WOOL vs. COTTON.
The Hygienic Use of Clothing-Why
and How Cold Is Kept Out and
Heat In A Final Word.
"Still harping on hie daughter." Like
the upright Jew in Shakespeare's Mer
chant of Venice, who kept harping on his
ducata and his daughter, our champion
of cotton and linen underwear in all
temperatures, continues to harp about
his treasured fad. This question of
dress in our climate is important be
cause it is of vital interest to the public,
who demand those who are competent
and qualified to give advice, that they
may properly and safely be protected in
their winter and summer environments.
It is a problem that confronts the
medical profession, and to be decided
by the members thereof, who are the
true teachers of medical and sanitary
morals; who occupy Hit high ground that
the health and sanitary safety of the
public demands that its medical ser
vants shall be educated men and wo
men, proven to possess scientific knowl
edge of the human body, in health and
disease.
In my former communications, I have
presented the physiology and'physiologi
cal chemistry of the subject as I under
stand them, and find that these sciences 1
and those offered by our champion of
linen and cotton are incompatible, and
have no affinity.
I would suggest to the members of
the profession in our county that, as we
have been taught during student life
respecting individual hygiene, it is nec-1
essary for us all to regard its three diyi-1
sions, viz : dress, ablution, ventilation.
The hygienic use of clothes is not so
much to keep cold out, as to keep heat
in. In robust persons it is not at all
necessary to put on extra clothing when
preparing for out-door exercise; but
care should be taken to retain sufficient
clothing after exercise; and, when at
rest, to prevent the heat pa'ssing out of
the body. We should forbid "brassy
inpudence" to play "fantastic tricks;"
upon what it is our own duty to guard,
resenting and opposing any and all en
croachments upon either one of these
divisions of individual hygiene.
The human race, during its pilgrimage
on earth and wanderings over it, has
many difficult tasks to perform. One of
the most difficult is involved in the ne
cessity that all our internal organs, and
the blood, whether at the Equator or
the North pole should retain an equa
ble temperature, 37 Centigrade, 98 F.
Deviations of but.one degree are signs
of serious illness. The blood of a negro
nnd that o theJEsQjiimau ia of the
same temperature, while the one live3 in
a temperature of 40 degrees above,
and the other 40 degrees below zero,
(centigrade.) A difference of 80 degrees
has then to be equalized. Our organism
doubtless possesses a special apparatus
for the performance of this colossal
task. Self-acting sluices, so to speak, by
means of which more or less of the heat
generated in the body passes off ; these
consist mainly in the increase or dimin
ution of the peripheric circulation, and
the action of the pores of the skin. But
we soon come to an end of our natural
regulating apparatus, and have to re
sort to artificial means. Against cold
we have excellent methods in clothing,
dwellings, and fires, the same it is super
fluous to repeat, "which I wish to re
mark." It is to be acknowledged that empiri
cal results have sometimes furnished the
profession of medicine and surgery with
valuable additions ;and from the science
of chemistry it has received beautiful
presents. The profession has sometimes
profited by the authors of other systems
of practice as Hahneraan, Priesnitz,
Thompson, and others. It was by the
furious invectives of a malignant quack
that philosophy was brought into medi
cine. This drunken vagabond rejoiced
in theresoundingnaine of Aurelius Phil
lipus von Hohenheim Theophrastus
Bombastus Paracelsus. Like many of
the wandering philosophers of those
times, he travelled through central Asia,
and was sent by the Tartar Emperor on
an embassy to Constantinople, in which
city he was taught the art of making
gold by an Arab. In these peregrina
tions he learned the medicinal value of
two of the leading articles of the materia
a ' i '
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medica, opium and mercury. It so
happened that a curious disease at that
time made its appearance in Europe,
the origin of which, by all other nations
was imputed to the French, and called
by their name, but by that gay and gal
lant people the insinuation was transfer
ed to the natives of Hispaniola or other
parts unknown. To this the mercurial pre
parations of Paracelsus seemed to be a
sovereign and specific cure. What with
his opium, and what with his mercury,
he rose to an immense popular reputa
tion. He delivered and published the
most scandalous diatribes against the
old physicians; publicly burnt the works
of Galen, Avicenna, and those old au
thorities which the profession had been
following for hundreds of years. The
great principle which animated him was
the preference of his own experience to
the combined wisdom of antiquity. But
perhaps I do an injustice to the memory
of this immortal quack the reformation
he was called to demanded such a man
strip him of his alchemy, which never
could prevent his being a deplorable
pauper, and of his Elixirof Life of which
he carried a bottle always in his pocket
and which could not prolong his earthly
thread beyond the forty-seventh year,
and he did great things for the profes
sion. Hp made the doctors in white
gloves ; for so he called those .who were
too vain to soil their fingers in a labora
tory ; a laughing stock from one end of
Europe to the other. But none of thuse
characters in the whole history of medi
cine has been known to butt against
a truth of Nature, nlaw of the "inverse.
It was left fur a polite and accomplish
ed gentleman of the twentieth century,
residing in this corner of the Keystone
State, to assume the prerogative of per
forming miracles of this kind; which en
titles him to the cognomen of prince
among mountebanks.
It is not to be supposed that because
the Egyptians dressed their mummies
thousands of years ago in linen under
clothing, nor that because Hippocrates
who died in a tropical climate B. C. 357
recommended it, is a reason for wear
ing it for that purpose in low tempera
tures in these modern davs. Were our
champion's theory true, Peary and his
companions would now be equipped
with an outfit of the stuff, and to he dis
tributed 'among the Esquimau they
may find in their journey northward.
Pearyacts from the standpoint of science
and philosophy, and not from blind
caprice.
Did the doctrine of wearing linen or
cotton underclothing in our climate, in
the winter season, possess the extraor
dinary superiority and efficacy given it
by our champion, it would hive been
known to the members' of the medical
profession here, who generally know a
gopd thing when they see it as soon as
others, 'and are as quick to act upon it.
Where in our country are they teaching
such a doctrine in the medical schools
and universities ? Were it in accord with
science or truth, our medical societies
would have advocated it long before our
champion was the owner of a printing
press.
Why do northern explorers use wool
len shirts and drawers on their expedi
tions ? It is because woollen is a bad
conductor of heat ; aiding their wearers
in retaining it ; did cotton or linen pos
sess a like property it would take the
place of woollen, for economic reasons.
When the objects around us are as
warm as ourselves, we lose no heat by
radiation or by conduction. What is
radiated from us is radiated back by
them. Here cotton or linen underwear
is the sine que non without which noth
ing. In winter weather natural law asks
for an equilibrium of temperature be
tween ours of 98 degrees F. and the
surrounding atmosphere. Here radia
tion and conduction are both at work to
rob our organism of the animal heat,
and will win, unless the fur, hair, or
woollen bad conductor of heat prevents,
if the temperature is low enough, as
"in Greenland's icy mountains."
With this article, all essential points
connected with the subject under discus
sion having been covered, the writer's
share in the controversy ends.
Octogenarian M. D.
AUCTION. Next consignment sale at Bra
man's livery, Friday. March 12th, at one
o'clock p. m. Horses, cows anytmmr you
wish to sell. A. O. Blake. Auctioneer. B. F.
Blake, Clerk.
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SUGGESTIVE QUESTIONS
On the Sunday School Lesion by
Rev. Dr. Llnscott For the In
ternational Newspaper Bible
Study Club.
(Copyright, inns, by Rev. T. S. Linscott, D.D.)
March 7th, 1909.
Philip and tho Ethiopian Acts vlli:
26-40.
Golden Text Ye search the Scrip
tures because ye think that in them
ye hve eternal life; and these are
they which bear witness of rue. John
v:39.
Verse 2(i When God d I recta us by
circumstances or by a friend, or by an
impel, Is It just as much from God as
though Ho spake to us direct?
I do not know whether this angel
was devout man, or woman, or a
mental picture, or a dream, or a spirit;
but he, she or It, convinced Philip, that
God wanted him to go south; now how
did Philip know that the impression
to go south was of God; and how may
we know under similar circumstances?
(This question must be answered In
writing by members of the club.)
May any person who Is not playing
double with God, safely trust "the In
ward voles," to direct as to outward
circumstances?
Verses 27, 28 Philip found that he
had not come on a fool's errand; now
Is it not Invariably so, that results of
tomorrow, always Justify the faith
vision of today?
Seeing this Ethiopian was a man
of exalted position, In a foreign coun
try, what -was the significance of
Philip being sent to him?
Verse 29 When Philip saw .this
man's chariot looming up In the dis
tance, perhaps after days or weeks
of waiting, with more or less doubt;
he got the Impression that this was
his opportunity; now from whom did
he get the impression?
With what sort of a voice did the
Holy Spirit speak to Philip?
If we should learn that the Holy
Spirit used the circumstances, mid
Philip's reasoning processes, his hope
and his fears, as God's, voice, would
that be as really the voice of the Holy
Spirit, as if words were spoken by
God out of the clouds?
Is It always safe for us to do as tho
Holy Spirit tells us. as In this case?
Verse 30 Was this Ethiopian a de
vout man?
If a man devoutly searches the
Scriptures, Is he sure to find God?
If a man devoutly searches the hook
of nature, with a desire to obey her
laws, is he sure to find God?
Verses 31-34 Where In the Blblo Is
tho passage which the Ethiopian was
reading? ,
Is it always necessary, that some
one should explain the Scriptures to
us?
Can we understand the Scriptures
or get the full Import of any fact,
without the aid of the Holy Spirit?
Why could not, or why did not, the
Holy Spirit explain this Scripture to
the Ethiopian direct?
As a matter of fact, was not the
Holy Spirit guiding the Ethiopian as
murh as he was Philip?
Was Isaiah conscious when he wrote
these jvords,' that they applied to
Jesus: or did he think that he was
describing some other person or per
sons? Did not the prophets, as other In
spired men, often write more wisely
than they knew?
Verses 35-3S Did this Ethiopian
need "converting" the same as a wil
ful sinner, or did he, as a devout child
of God, simply recognize Jesus as tho
sent of God, and was then baptized In
his name?
Verses 39, 40 Was Philip, so to
speak, "spirited" away, or did he leave
In a natural manner?
Lesson for Sunday, March 11th, 1909
Aeneas and Dorcas. Acts ix:31-43.
Tales of Cities.
In Leipzig there are street kiosks
where for a penny the city directory
can be Inspected.
New York city Is no4w growing at
the rate of 10,572 persons a month by
tho birth rate alone.
Chicago may soon have a forester
to look after the planting and care of
trees In the city streets. A citizens'
committee has taken the matter up
and Is planning to ask the legislature
to authorize such an official.
ISriOKE
BOB " HAMILTON
10 GENT
TREE PLANTING.
Successful Setting of Evergreens In
Dry, Wind Swept Regions.
Fully 700 of the progressive farm
ers of Minnesota and the two Dakotas
were In attendance at the Trlstnte
Grain and Stock Growers' association
at Knrgo, N. D.. In what they regard
as the most successful convention In
the association's history. One day of
tho convention was given over to hor
ticulture nnd Its various branches. The
subject of forestry was discussed by
0. II. Whiting, n pioneer nurseryman;
Professor E. G. Cheyney of Minneso
ta, Professor C. B. Waldron of the
North Dnkota Agricultural college and
C. A. Kupfcr of the United States for
est service. One of the speakers nt
the convention made a brief synopsis
of the points emphasized In the dis
cussion on tree planting as follows:
"There Is no question regarding the
need for tree planting on the northern
prairies. Every attempt should bo
made to protect the farm buildings,
animals nnd orclinrds from the severe
winds which nro so hot nnd dry during
the summer imd so terribly cold nnd
dry during the winter months. CoAi
fort In the home, complete success in
stock raising nnd the avoidance of
complete failure In orchnrdlng demand
this.
"Too many of the poorer, quick
growing, short lived trees have hereto
fore been used In the establishment of
windbreaks nnd wood lots. Many of
these are now declining. This Is no
sign that they should be abandoned or
entirely cut nway. With proper man
agement many of the groves can be
mado to reproduce themselves. Where
this Is not advisable tho dead and dy
ing trees should be removed. The re
maining trees will afford the shelter
required for establishing the new
groves, and before the last of the old
trees nro gone young ones will bo
ready to take their places. This pro
tection Is especially valuable In case
evergreens are used for the purpose
of rejuvenation. The evergreens form
tho best windbreaks, and their exten
sive use cannot bo too strongly urged.
"There Is no wonderful secret In suc
jessful evergreen planting. Care should
he taken to get hardy stock before
growth begins lu tho spring. Under
no circumstances should the roots he
permitted to dry out. Before planting
cultivate the ground carefully. Do not
set trees loosely In tho ground, as this
permits them to be blown about by
the wind and gives the soil the best
conditions for drying. Firm the soli
about the trees with the heel and then
sprinkle n little loose dirt ove'r the
firmed surface. A mulch of old straw
or hay spread over the ground between
the trees lu the spring Is very helpful.
In exposed plnccs a hedge of willow
or Ilusslnn olive planted around the
conifers Is almost essential.
"Cord wood Is selling in the Dakotas
at from 54 to $7. While the demand
for fenccposts In these three states Is
not very great at the present time, it
will continue to grow as the country
develops and farming becomes more
extensive. When agricultural develop
ment becomes as great here as in
Iowa, where over $1,000,000 worth of
posts are used annually, the annual
outlay for such material in these three
states will be enormous."
A Handy Hot Box.
A planting box that gives n com
bination of hotbed and cold frame Is
described by a California authority on
vegetable growing. It sounds n handy
thing for those who want to grow a
few early plants and have no regular
botbed. It. Is n
large dry goods
box partly filled
with fresh horse
m a n u r e a u d
straw well
tramped down
tlant nox.
ind the top covered with clean straw.
Small "flats" or shallow boxes are filled
nearly full with soil, and after planting
tho seeds the boxes are placed on top
of tho manure, each one being cover
ed with a pane of glass. Thus ench
box becomes a little hotbed with bot
tom heat. Tho glass Is removed now
and then for air, and as tho manure
becomes too hot the little boxes arc
raised on bricks or blocks. On cold
nigh,ts they may bo lowered upon the
manure again. The heat of the ma
nure In the box gradually goes down,
so that the "hot box" becomes a cold
frame.
Too Cold For Wolves.
It was so cold in Denmark In 1403
that the wolves could not stay there
and crossed to Jutland on the Ice.
CIGAR.
ajn . i, lii t. . V i.
WHEN THE ENGINE COMES
s no time to be regretting vour neglect
to get insured. A little ;are beforehand
is worthmore than any nmount ot re
gret. KRAFT & CONGER,
General Insurance Agents
HINESDALt, PA.
Bregstein
Brothers
After taking an inventory we tind we have
a number of broken lots of MEN'S and
BOYS' SUITS, which we will dispose of .
At a Reduction of 40 per cent.
$4.00 Children's Overcoats - - $ 2.00
.75 Fleece Lined Underwear - .39
,50 and 25c Neck Ties
.50, 75c and $1 Colored Shirts 25
.50 Golf Gloves - - 39
.50 Caps .... .39
.75 Caps - - .50
1.00 Caps - - . - .75
Trunks, Dress-suit
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The Era of New Mixed Paints !
EJfThis year open.3 witn a deluge of new mixed paints. A con
dition brought about by our enterprising dealers to get some kind
of a mixed paint that would supplant CHILTON'S MIXED
PAINTS. Their compounds, being new and heavily advertised,
may find a sale with the unwary.
?S3SS? ToTECHILTON'S MIXED PAINTS
IsJADWIN'S PHARMACY.
There are reasons for the pre-eminence of CHILTON PAINTS
1st No one can mix abetter mixed paint.
2d The painters declare that it works easily and has won
derful covering qualities.
3d Chilton stands back of it, and will agree to repaint, at his
own expense, every surface painted with Chilton Paint-that
proves defective.
4th Those who have used it are perfectly satisfied with it,
and recommend its use to others..
EEGI8TEK'8 NOTICE.NdKce is
lcreby given' that Ihfe' "accountants
herein named lraVoTScUIeaTlhcTr'respectlvo
accounts In the oillro.ottho ltcglsterof Wills
ot Wnyno County. Pa,, and that the same will
be presented at the Orphans' Court ot said
county lor conllrmatton. at the Court House
In Houcsdalc, on the third Monday of March
next vlt: i i .
First and final account ot Kclnhard F.
Ware, executor of the'estntc ot Ida Von Aucr.
Hawley. ........
First nnd (Innlnccnunt nf Martha Hnrtninn.
executrix ot the estate ot Oscar It. Frisch,
iioncsanic.
First and final accotmt'of flebJ'WChap
man, administrator of the estate ot Clifford
Chapman. South Canaun. . , . .
First and final account of Aimirtf. Srhallcr.
administratrix or the estate ot John tichaller,
Texas.
First and final accomit, of Geonte-V!-. How
ell, administrator of the estate ot 8, C Stan
ton. Preston.
First and final account ot (ieorge M. Dib
ble, administrator ot the estate of Hutchin
son McMurrny, Starrucca.
First and final account, ot (ieorge Stager,
administrator ot the estate' ot lillzabeth
Stager, Hiinesdnle, , , , .
Firstand final account of S.J. Vomeroy.
solo executor of tbo. estate of June. S.iFltze.
Mount Pleasant.
K. w. OAMMEtL; Register,
iteglster'i Office. .1, . u
Honesdnle.Feb. H. 1909. 1:1
NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION,
ESTATE-OF ' t
HKNnYO.,sn.KMAN.,
late of the township of Lake. Pa.
All persons Indebted to sajd estate are noti
fied to make immediate payment to the un
dersigned ; and those having claims against
the said estate are notified to present, them
duly attested for settlement.
CIIAKI.KS II. WKI.LKS. Krecutor.
Scranton. Pa.
FRANCES (1ARDNRU SILKMAN.
. m t. . Executrix. Mapjewoqd. Pa.
A,T, Scarle. lionesdale. Pa..
Welles & Torrey. Scranton, .Pa., .
Attorneys for estate,
llonesdale. Feb. 8. 1SKW. 1
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