Jasper Weekly Courier, Volume 53, Number 4, Jasper, Dubois County, 28 October 1910 — Page 6

What to Do Before the Doctor Comes In general, poisons may be divided Into two classes, (1) corrosive or Irritant poisons, those which Injure a person or cause death by their local action of destroying the tissues: (2) nervous or systemic poisons, those which produco their 111 effects by their action on the nervous systom at large. Some of the more common Irritant poisons are: 1. Arsenic, In Its various forms as white arsenic. Paris green, rat-poisons, poison fly paper, and various vermin exterminators: 2. Carbolic acid (phenol) which, although probably among the most Irritating of poisons and producing death after tho most agonizing suffering. Is, strange to say. very frequently selected for the purpose of committing suicide; 3. Phosphorus, which is found In various rat-poisons and In match heads; 4. Strong acids such as sulphuric, muriatic, and nitric acids; and 5. Strong alkalies as caustic soda, caustic potash, lime, lye and strong ammonia. Among the systemic poisons are: 1. Opium. In Its various forms as morphine, codeine, laudanum, paregoric, and black drop: 2. strychnine; 3. belladonna; 4. alcohol, which although so commonly used. Is nothing more nor less than a poison, and In the quantities usually taken, produces Its effects by renlly poisoning the system: 5. ptomalns. which are formed in spoiled or partially decayed foodstuffs. The poisons produce their injurious and sometimes fatal results In various ways. The Irritant poisons all have a destructive action on the tissues with which they come In contact. If left In the stomach or Intestines for any length of time, they are very liable to perforate their walls and so set up a peritonitis, which Is very frequently fatal. If perforation does not occur, the scar tissue which forms where the normal tissue has been destroyed, always contracts In time, and may do so to such an extent that an obstruction to the digestive tracv may te tho result Some of the systemic poisons kill by over stimulation, others by depressing the vital functions and others by paralyzing them. There are a few poltons which are at the same time Doth Irritant and systemic In their actions. Tho diagnosis of poisoning Is sometimes very difficult, but at other times It Is quite evident. If after taking something either as medicine or food the person suddenly begins to feel Tery much different from what he did a few minutes before, poisoning should "be thought of. Sometimes there are pains In the abdomen, sometimes conTulslons or spasms, sometimes an lrreslstable drowsiness or unconscious-

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Antidotes for Some Poisons

Arsenic, when taken In poisonous doses, produces, In half an hour, pains in the abdonvn. often vomiting, thirst, often purgation and sometimes nervous shock and unconsciousness. The antidotes are milk. eggs, or best of .all freshly prepared ferric hydrate, a chemical that Is made by mixing tincture of fvrric chloride with ammonia (spirits of hartshorn) or calcinated magnesia. The resulting substance should b washed two or three times Jjr! blacfng In a cloth and tunning water through It. These two substances go under the official name of "fenrl pxldlum hydratum cum magnesia, and can be procured at most drug stores. Carbolic acid, if taken In too large doses or In concentrated form, causes white burned places on the lips and inside the mouth, or any place that It touches the skin. It causes intense pain in the mouth, throat and abdomen. The odor Is very characteristic and may lead one to a diagnosis. It Is a heart depressant and If enough has been taken, the person soon goes Into a stage of collapse and unconsciousness. The antidotes are alcohol In some form (whisky or wine or diluted alcohol l given In large quantities and then promptly vomited. In oh t words, wash out the stomach with alcohol. Lime water, magnesia ucd t ggs are of some benefit and fL'.iM be given if no alcohol is obtalnali Of i wse the general treat)u m of pt!-.n:ng. as to stimulants, rtt , must 1 carried out. Phosphor is is a local Irritant, causing I timing of the throat and pains In the aldcmen and sometimes vomiting. 2onc of these symptoms may show until three or four hours after the po(voti has been taken. Tho odor of wet nn.' htieads may be detected and the V'tmlted material will sometimes give off a pale light t fluoresce) in the dark. Tho antidotes are crude turpentine and magnesia In milk, and hydrogen peroxide. Do not give oil of any kind as It forms a compound with the phosphorus that Is more quickly absorbed. The strong acids cause death by destroying the tissues, giving severe Inflammatlon and swelling of the throat and perforating the stomach or Intestines. The antidotes are dilute alkalies of eome kind ns wenk ammonia, soapsuds, magnesia, chalk, lime water, llaw eggs may alfo be given, the burning of the mouth and throat is slightly relieved by oily liquids, as small doses of sweet oil, olive oil. or castor oil. These can be taken In any case of poisoning where there la burning of the throat, except In phosphorus pottonlng.

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By DR. W. H. BAILEY of tha Katuas Vnh-ertir Maäicat School at Rojvdal ness. irritant poisons often leave stains and burned places upon tho lips and Inside the mouth. Often the la- 1 bei upon the bottlo or box. In tho , case of medicine, will show ono what has been taken. The odor of the breath, or of vomited matter will sometimes help to make a diagnosis. Often tho patient himself la able to inform you as to what he has taken. Although poisons aro usually taken Into tho body by way of the digestive tract. It must not be forgotten that they can bo breathed Into the lungs In the form of poisonous gasest, u Is also possible to be poisoned. In soma cases, by absorbing the substance through the skin In large euough quantities to produce the iujurlous effects. William H. Dalley, A. Fl., M. D.. Kansas University School of Medicine, Rosedalo. Cuff Muixlera. The most curious article In the tramp's outfit bears an appropriately odd name the "cuff muzzier." It consists of the leg of an old stocking cut up Into short lengths and worn over the wrist like a thick mitten, and lti object Is to Increase the circumference of the wrist to such an extent that a constable cannot euslly slip a handcuff over It. Indeel a pair of "cuff muzzlers" which are worn by none save veteran roadsters mnke It very difficult for a constable alono and unaided to handcuff their wearer. Tramps' tools bear puzzling names. Particularly cryptic Is "fiddle." the term for a big nail carried by the "spike ranger" or Itinerant whc goes from one casual ward to the next Should he fall Into the hands of the police It Is used In "oakum worrying," that Is, separating the strands of hard rope. Swimming by Machinery. A ten-pound swimming machine thai ' may be packed In a suit case is the Invention of a Frenchman. It Is a ' safe and rapid semi-craft for the man who swims or the man who doesn't At the front of the apparatus is a cylindrical metal float, with conical point and a depending rudder. At tho rear Is another metal float, with stirrups acting upon a propeller, the two ends connected by a wooden bar on whlct the swimmer lies as If on the water Kicking with his feet and alternate ly pushing and pulling with a crou! handle bar Just back of the forward float, the swimmer on the swimming machine gets a maximum of exercise while making a speed Impossible to the ordinary swimmer on the open water. Strong alkalies have very similar effects to strong acids. The antidotes are weak acids, as vinegar, lemon Juice, etc. The giving of oil often relieves the pain considerably. Opium. In any of Its forms. If taken in sufficient doses, causes stupor, contracted pupils of the eyes and Blow respiration, followed by a deep heavy sleep and unconsciousness. The antidotes are largo quantities of potassium permanganate In weak solution used to wash out the stomach, or strong tea used In a similar manner. The patient must not be allowed to go to sleep. Giving strong black coffee , at frequent intervals, slapping with wet towels and frequent shocking with an electric battery will assist in keeping him awake. Artificial respiration may sometimes lie necessary. Strychnine, tho active principle In nux vomica, causes paius w mo Btomach, spasms or convulsions and death by over stimulation of the muscles of respiration. It has a bitter taste even In very small quantities. The antidotes are a weak solution of potassium permangate. or large amounts of tea, used to wash out the stomach. The patient must be kept absolutely quiet in a darkened room. Chloral and postasfdum bromide Injection often aid in the treatment nelladonna and Its derivative, atropine, cause flushed face, dryness of throat, dilated pupils of eyes, delirium and unconsciousness. Tho antidotes are strong tea or Eomo other solution containing tannic acid, and potassium permanganate solutions to wath out tho stomach. Ptomaines give pnins In the abdomen with vomiting and. purging. There are no tpeclnl antidotes, but tho stora- , ach should be emptied and a purgative given. Stimulation Is sometimes necessary.Defect In American Law. In a letter published In the Syracuse Post-Standard, former Ambassador Andrew D. White speaks vigorously on Uie subject of "the chicanery, pettlfoggery and folly In the defense of criminals." Ho saya that "homicides have Increased within fifteen years from two thousand a year to nearly ten thousand, placing us by far In tho lead of all civilized nations In this respect," and that there were capital convictions in only about seventy cases last year. "The Immediate cause of tho whole of this mate of things, with constantly Increased disrespect of law, la, In my opinion," ndds Mr. White, "a kind of sickly sentiment pervading the whole country on this subject"

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IDEAS FOR FROCKS TO GIVE LOOK OF HEIGHT IN SEMI-PRINCESS. Dainty Laces and Embroideries Used for Garnishing Make Garment Ten Per Cent More Becoming A Practical Wash Suit. For fine muslins and Swisses which seem worthy of the expense, a look of height Is given a semi-princess frock with double slirt by parrying down the front n splendid trimming of a suitable natura. If this striking decoration Is repeated at the bottom of the double flounces of the skirt tbe effect Is very good, and It goes without saying that the dainty laces and embroideries used for this garnishing make a frock ten per cent Daore becoming. For costumes designed chiefly for service, yet which must be pretty and becoming, a get-up of shirt waist and short plaited skirt fe much tothe fore. NEW SKIRTS MUST BE SHORT Trains Are Almost Obsolet, bat Will Be Worn by Same Who Refus t Gtv Them Up. The new skirts are short exes In afternoon and evening gowns of the most formal character. Trains are almost obsolete, but they will always bo worn to a certala extent for some women refuse to give them up. Where they are used at all they are Bhort and narrow. The prettiest length skirt comes Just to the Instep. Few women can wear anything shorter successfully. All the skirts are narrow and short, but no one single type prevails. For tailored suits the skirts arc either gored or circular or partially plaited. In more pretentious quits of velvet, cashmere, prunelle cloths, etc, the skirt drawn Into a band at the bottom Is very popu- ! lar, but one still sees tunics of all ! kinds over plain or plaited under skirts. In reception gowns and evenlng dresses one material is usually 1 veiled with another, and tho skirts are of Infinite variety of cut The De , llneator. Care of Bead Fringes. Gowns adorned with tho now bead fringes will need more than ordinary care or the beauty of these garnitures will soon bo marred by spaces occupied only by fluttering threads. So great Ib tho propensity of these fringes for catching on anything and everything In their vicinity that In the shops they are often kept sewed In Btrlps of cheesecloth. This is a wise precaution to take unless the gowns are kept entirely covered when not In use. There Is never greater danger of disaster than when two of more fringed gowns are hung together without any protective coverings, for the neighboring fringes are sure to try to provo the natural perverslt of Inanimate objects by bocoming Inextricably tangled up with each olher. Uushy, irregular eyebrows should be brushed lightly with a camel's-halr brush dipped In olive oil. Tho same treatment Is good for stiff and harsh eyebrows and It Is said to make them trow.

every available wash material being used for the skirt and tho bodlco matching or In a contrasting texture. Or tho practical wash suit may havo a suggestion of tho Russian blouso which Is so favored by French makers, with the tunic pieces crossed at th front and separated at the back by a full length skirt plait. Embroidered batiste, swiss, mercerized lawn, dimity and figured muslin are all appropriaato materials for the very femfnlno little frocks Illustrated, and if daintily made In any one of theeso textures, with the lace or embroidery that would go with It, there would bo scarcely any function which the dress might not grace. The model would do as well for a non-washable material of a soft and simple nature, such as veiling, marquisette, tussah. foulard and messallno. Tho dress is In two pieces, a bodice fastened at the back and a skirt In three flounces, tucked at the edge. A gored foundatlono. fitted to the hips and not too wide at tne bottom, Is required for the attachment of the flounces, and these last must, besides, be scant for the duress to have the up-to-date stamp. With muslin 32 Inches wide the medium figure would need 2 yards for the bodice and 7,4 yards for the skirt The pretty collarless gulmpe and under sleeves call for of a yard of goods IS Inches wide.

Separate Waists for Autumn. "It Is a happy bit of news to most women that fashion Is not only approving but emphasizing the vogue of the separate waist for autumn," says Grace Margaret Gould In Woman's Home Companion. "The costume blouse will divide honors wKh the shirtwaist and women the worll over will be glad. The versatility of the separate waist, as far as usefulness goes, is well known, and this coming season It will add to its practical and economical qualities an unusual measure of good looks. In the guise of a costume blouse It will lend its charm and effectiveness to the plain tailored suit, making It appropriate for many varied occasions." Latest In Petticoats. Dress underskirts are of fine muslin or batiste. Lace Is more used in trimming than embroidery, all trimmings being neat rather than elaborate. Allover embroidery, cambric, cluny. torchon and honlton edgings and Insertions are best. Under wash dresses, colored lawn, chambray and batiste petticoats aro most popular. These are embroidered In white, with white laco Insertions and colored ribbon- headings. Among novelties aro white rauslia petticoats with a flounce reaching to the knees, embroidered In color and. finished with a beading run with rib bon of the same shade. DRESSING GOWN FOR GIRLS Mil U & Cotton Japanese crepon Is a pretty material In which to make dressinggowns; the one illustrated here has kimono sleeves, and Is a looce sacquo shape and drawn In at the waist by a ribbon sash, which la loosely knotted at the left side of front; this matches the binding on fronts and slecvos. Pongee Cushions. Where the woodwork of the house Is In oak, natural colored pongee or shantung makes nttractlvo portieres, curtains for a bookcase or cushions. It ta a durable material that washes well nnd which can be obtained In places where the choice of upholstery materials Is not large.

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SHOOTING SKIES FOR RAIN

Uncle Sam Mas Lost Faith In RainMaking Schemes, but Italians Ar Ulli Sanguine. Washington. Recently when flro was swooping over the mountains of the west, leaving doath and destruction in its wake, the despairing people appealed to the war department to bombard tho skies and bring a muchneeded rain. For obvious reasons their request was refused. Uncle Snm, a few years ago, spout largo sums of money experimenting along this line, sondlng up bombs and firing cannon at tho skies to produce rain by artlfl-"Cloud-Shooting" Guns of Italy. clal menus. It was no use, for tho clouds refused to "leak" In satisfaction of man's tiny tickling. Since then the government has been without faith In any scheme for rain-making. It is now held that the reason why rain usually followed the great battles of history Is because whenever possible the commanders moved their armies and began battles when the weather was fair. Rain falb on an averago of one day In three, so It la no amazing matter that the clouds should spill their contents about the time one of those famous slaughters would be over with. Of course, the great men of science know that It Is useless for man, with his puny Implements, to undertake to bring about those stupendous changes In nature necessary to produce the phenomenon of rain. It would be necessary to lower the temperature of a vast area of the heavens, or saturate such a region with moisture to obtain results, and our means of accomplishment nre too limited. Though our government has lost faith In raln-mnklng, however, the Italians seem to be quite confident that In one way, at least, bombarding the clouds is productive of good results. In all the vineyards of that sunny land there may be seen curious funnel-shaped 'guns pointing to the sky. Hall storms form one of tho chief dangers to the grape crop In that country, and the Italians believe that the firing of these guns prevents such destructive visitations by dissipating the clouds which give them birth. GIRLS TRAVEL ON "NERVE" Two Oklahoma Young Women Start Out Without Money cn a ThreeYears' Trip. Chicago. "We are going around tho world on our own endeavors and nerve for educational purposes nnd to see If two women can work their way In such an undertaking," said Miss Ollvo Adair and Miss Oralco List, two young women from Tulsa, Okla., who arrived at the Congress hotel, Chicago, from St Louis, on tho first part of their The Missss Adair and List. long Journey. They wore broad white satin sashes, with the words, In black letters, "Around-the-World Girls From Tulsa, Oklahoma," and their suitcases and traveling bags were decorated In similar manner. They woro light tan traveling gowns nnd black turbans. "We nro going to make a tour of tho world," they said, "and will earn our passage." Miss List Is a composer of music, and Miss Adnlr Is a singer and u writer of Bhort stories. "We Btartcd without one cent of money, earning our fare to Kunnns City by singing on tho streets and selling papers."

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TERRIBLE SUFFERING: ENDED. How An Allegan, Mich., Woman Regained Her Health. Mrs. Robort Schwabe, R. F. D. No. 8, Allegan, Mich., eaya: "Doctors could not cure me and I was rapidly running into Dright's disease Kidney Beerettions wero like blood and I aroso 8 to 10 times at night to void them. I became frightened at my condition My sight began to fall and pains In my back were like knifethrusts. I cried for hours, unablo to control my nerves. After I started using Doan's Kidney Pills, I began to feel better and soon I was cured. I am a living testimonial of their merit" Remember tho name Doan's. For sale by all dealers. 50 cents a box. Foster-MIlburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y. Tou may call tho farmer alow, but he tnkes more chances from year to year than any dozen men who work Inside at a salary.

Important to Mo triors Examina carefully every bottlo of CASTORIA, a safe and sure remedy for Infunts and children, and ace that It Dears tho Signature In TTso For Over SO Years. Tho Kind You Havo Always Bought A cheerful man la a pessimist's idea of a fool. Fresh tupply Mm. Austins Famous Pancake ilour. Now at your grocers. Tho sense of the sinfulness of tho world Is often only the feeling that everyone must be sick becauso I do not feel well. Against Orders. "If you refuse me, Miss Gladys, I shall get a rope and commit suicide." "No. colonel, you must not do that Papa said distinctly he would not have you hanging about here." History of Red Cross Seal. "Charity stamps." first used In Boston in 1S62 for the soldiers' relief funds during tho Civil war, were the original forerunners of the Red Cross Christmas seal, which will bo used this year to bring happiness and cbee to millions. The Delaware Antt-Tu-berculosls society In 1907 for the first time In America made use of a stamp for the purposo of getting revenue to fight consumption. In a hastily organized campaign of only three weeks they realized $3,000. The next year, 1908, tho American Red Cross conducted the first national tuberculosis stamp campaign. From this sale $135,000 was realized for tho anti-tuberculosis movement In 1909, under many adverso conditions, $250,000 was realized from these stamps. This year the slogan of tho tuberculosis fighters and the Red Cross Is "A Million for Tuberculosis From Rod Cross Seals In 1910." COFFEE WA8 IT. People Slowly Learn the Facts. "All my lifo I havo been Buch a slave to coffee that tho very aroma of It was enough to set my nerves quivering. I kept gradually losing my health but I used to say 'Nonsense, It don't hurt me.' "Slowly I was forced to admit th truth and tho final result was that my whole nervous force was shattered. "My heart became weak and uncertain in Its action and that frightened me. Finally my physician told mo. about a year ago, that I must Btop drinking coffco or 1 could never expect to bo well again. "I was In despair, for tho very thought of tho medicines I had tried bo many limes nauseated me. I thought of Postum but could hardly bring myself to give up tho coffee. "Finally 1 concluded that I owed It to myself to give Postum a trial. So I got a package and carefully followed tho directions, and what a delicious, nourishing, rich drink It was! Do you know I found It very easy to shift from coffeo to Postum and not mind tho chango at all? "Almost Immediately after I made tho change I found myself better, nnd as tho days went by I kept on Improving. My nerves grew Bound nnd steady, I slept well and felt strong and well-balanced nil the time, "Now I am completely cured, with tho old nervousness and sickness all gone. In every way I am well ones more." It pays to give up tho drink that acts on somo like a poison, for health is tho greatcBt fortune ono can havo. Read tho llttlo book, "Tho Road to Well i tile," In pkgB. "Thero's a Raa tun."

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