y temperature
when external temperature is low.

"In the nature of the case there can be no proportional
relation. The oxidation of alcohol does not therefore belong to
class 1. If the oxidation of alcohol in the liver belongs to
class 2, the following consequences would be found: (1.) The
ingestion of alcohol would be followed by its early oxidation in
the organs in question. (2.) If the oxidation capacity of the
liver is limited this capacity may be overloaded by exceeding
the physiological limit of alcohol. (3.) If the oxidation
capacity of the liver is taxed nearly to its limit in the
oxidation of uric acid, xanthins, and other toxic substances,
the introduction of alcohol may seriously interfere with this
protective oxidation by overtaxing the capacity. (4.) If the
oxidation capacity is overtaxed, an excess of uric acid,
xanthin bodies, and other toxic substances will get by this
portal and reach the active tissues or the kidneys. Now all of
these things take place, so we are forced to the conclusion that
the oxidation of alcohol is a protective oxidation. In the light
of this presentation the significance of Dr. Hunt's work becomes
very clear. The alcohol given to the animals taxed the oxidation
capacity of the liver to the limit and left the organism
defenseless against bacterial or other toxic substances."

CHAPTER XVII.

MISCELLANEOUS.

ALCOHOL BATHS:--The action of alcohol upon the surface of the body is
that of a refrigerant. Alcohol baths for debility, weakness, and states
of exhaustion are opposed by non-alcoholic physicians. The old custom of
bathing a new-born babe with whisky was simply a superstition, and a
dangerous one, because the infant should not have a refrigerant applied
to its body so soon after leaving the warm nest where it had been
sheltered so long. Warm water is the proper liquid for a baby's bath
until it becomes hardy. There is nothing of strength imparted by an
alcohol rub; the 'rub' is good, but vinegar, or water, or olive oil can
be used according to what is desired. Alcohol is not necessary
internally nor externally. Its proper use is for mechanical purposes and
to give light and heat.

WILHELMINA LEMONADE:--Take four or five rough-skinned oranges (according
to size) and two pounds of sugar, in big lumps. After having cleaned the
oranges, rub the sugar with them, till the oranges are