,transcriber's note4 ,minor punctuation inconsistencies have been silently repaired4 ,a list of other changes made can be found at the end of the book4 ,mark up3 italics bold ,,madame ,,lanormand',s ,,fortune-,,teller ,,and ,,dream ,,book4 ,this is the greatest book ever published on these subjects1 and contains plain and correct rules for foretelling what is going to happen4 ,it treats on the art of telling fortunes by the hands or ,palmistry1 as practiced by the ,gypsies4--,on ,moles4--,the ,birth of ,children1 and ,foretelling ,events by the ,moon's ,age and the days of the week2 and ,how to know if your love for a person will be returned4--,also1 on ,charms1 ,spells1 and ,incantations4--,fast of ,st4 ,agnes4-,the ,nine ,keys4--,magic ,rose4--,cupid's ,nosegay4--,the ,ring and ,olive ,branch4--,love's ,cordial4--,the ,witch's ,chain4--,love ,letters4--,strange ,bed4--,to see a ,future ,husband4--,the ,lover's ,charm4--,how soon you will marry4--,how to tell a person's character by ,cabalistic ,calculations4--,how to tell ,fortunes by ,tea ,leaves and ,coffee ,grounds2 by the ,white of an ,egg4--,how to ,choose a ,husband by the ,hair4--,lucky ,days1 etc41 etc4 ,it also contains a complete ,dictionary of all ,dreams1 arranged alphabetically1 and with a clear interpretation of each4--,also1 ,hymen's ,lottery1 and all good and bad ,omens4--,also1 the only true copy of the ,oraculum ever published in this country2 it is the ,oracle that foretold to ,alexander the ,great1 his successes2 it was found by ,,madame ,,lanormand1 in #ahja1 in one of the ,royal ,egyptian ,tombs2 it was given by her to ,napoleon the ,first1 who always consulted it previous to any of his undertakings4 ,mailed for #bj ,cents4 ,,the ,,showman',s ,,guide2 ,,or1 ,,the ,,black ,,art ,,fully ,,exposed ,,and ,,laid ,,bare4 ,this book contains most of the marvelous things in ,ancient or ,modern ,magic1 and is the ,text ,book for all showmen4 ,it shows ,how to knock a ,tumbler through a ,table4--,to drive one ,tumbler through another4--,how to make the ,protean ,liquid4--,to make a ,watch stop or go at the word of command4--,how to walk barefooted on a hot iron bar4--,to discover any ,card in a pack by its weight or smell4--,to turn ,water into ,wine4--,how to eat ,fire4--,to ,dip the ,hand into ,water without wetting it4--,how to ,fill a ,glass with two different ,liquids1 without mixing them4--,how to ,light a ,candle by a ,glass of ,water4--,to ,freeze ,water by shaking it4--,to break a ,stone with a ,blow of the ,fist4--,to tear a ,handkerchief into pieces and to make it whole again4--,how to fire a loaded ,pistol at the ,hand without hurting it4--,to change a bowl of ,ink into clear ,water with ,fish swimming in it4--,to produce ,candies1 ,nuts1 etc41 from a handkerchief1 and many other tricks too numerous to mention4 ,mailed for #be ,cents4 ,,the ,,magician',s ,,guide2 ,,or1 ,,conjuring ,,made ,,easy4 ,this work was written by the celebrated ,,houdin1 who1 being prompted by an honest desire to instruct those who wish to be initiated into the depths and mysteries of his art1 laid bare all his professional secrets1 and has treated the subject in the most eminently successful manner4 ,by a series of lessons he has thoroughly explained the principles of the higher science4 ,numerous illustrations1 together with full and explicit directions1 make success sure1 and he who desires to be the sought after and honored guest at every party or entertainment1 has but to study this book4 ,it treats on all kinds of ,magic1 ,legerdemain1 and ,prestidigitation2 ,galvanism1 ,magnetism and ,electricity1 and is illustrated with #cc first class engravings4 ,mailed for #be ,cents4 ,,our ,,knowledge ,,box3 ,,or1 ,,old ,,secrets ,,and ,,new ,,discoveries4 ,a ,,compendium ,,of ,,valuable ,,information1 ,,and ,,an ,,indispensable ,,hand-,,book ,,for ,,the ,,use ,,of ,,everybody3 ,,the ,,best ,,collection ,,of ,,rare ,,and ,,valuable ,,recipes ,,ever ,,published4 ,,geo4 ,,blackie ,,co41 ,publishers1 #gdf ,,broadway1 ,,new ,,york4 ,,contents4 ,,page4 ,secrets of the ,liquor ,trade #c ,druggists' ,department #h ,manufacturers' ,department #ad ,the ,toilet1 ,perfumery1 ,etc4 #bg ,hunters' and ,trappers' ,secrets #cd ,the ,fine ,arts and ,sciences #cf ,farmers' ,department #dc ,confectioners' ,department #df ,valuable ,miscellaneous ,recipes for the ,household and every day ,requirements #dh ,entered1 according to ,act of ,congress1 in the year #ahge1 by ,,chas4 ,,mcarthur1 in the ,office of the ,librarian of ,congress1 at ,washington1 ,d4 ,c4 ,,our ,,knowledge ,,box4 ,,secrets ,,of ,,the ,,liquor ,,trade4 ,cider ,without ,apples4--,to each gallon of cold water1 put #a lb4 common sugar1 oz4 tartaric acid1 #a tablespoonful of yeast1 shake well1 make in the evening1 and it will be fit for use next day4 ,i make in a keg a few gallons at a time1 leaving a few quarts to make into next time2 not using yeast again until the keg needs rinsing4 ,if it gets a little sour make a little more into it1 or put as much water with it as there is cider1 and put it with the vinegar4 ,if it is desired to bottle this cider by manufacturers of small drinks1 you will proceed as follows3 ,put in a barrel #e gallons hot water1 #cj lbs4 brown sugar1 lb4 tartaric acid1 #be gallons cold water1 #c pints of hop or brewers' yeast worked into paste with lb4 flour1 and #a pint water will be required in making this paste1 put altogether in a barrel1 which it will fill1 and let it work #bd hours--the yeast running out at the bung all the time1 by putting in a little occasionally to keep it full4 ,then bottle1 putting in #b or #c broken raisins to each bottle1 and it will nearly equal ,champagne4 ,cider ,champagne1 ,no4 #a4--;,good cider1 #bj gallons2 spirits1 #a gallon2 honey or sugar1 #f lbs4 ,mix1 and let them rest for a fortnight2 then fine with skimmed milk1 #a quart4 ,this1 put up in champagne bottles1 silvered and labeled1 has often been sold for ,champagne4 ,it opens very sparkling4 ,cider--,to ,keep ,sweet4--#ast4 ,by putting into the barrel before the cider has begun to work1 about half a pint of whole fresh mustard seed tied up in a coarse muslin bag4 #b;d4 ,by burning a little sulphur or sulphur match in the barrel previous to putting in the cider4 #c;d4 ,by the use of of an ounce of the bi-sulphite of lime to the barrel4 ,this article is the preserving powder sold at rather a high price by various firms4 ,to ,neutralize ,whiskey to make various ,liquors4--,to #dj gallons of whiskey1 add #a lbs4 unslacked lime2 lb4 alum1 and pint of spirits of nitre4 ,stand #bd hours and draw it off4 ,madeira ,wine4--,to #dj gallons prepared cider1 add1 lb4 tartaric acid2 #d gallons spirits2 #c lbs4 loaf sugar4 ,let it stand #aj days1 draw it off carefully2 fine it down1 and again rack it into another cask4 ,sherry ,wine4--,to #dj gallons prepared cider1 add1 #b gallons spirits2 #c lbs4 of raisins2 #f gallons good sherry1 and ounce oil bitter almonds1 7dissolved in alcohol74 ,let it stand #aj days1 and draw it off carefully2 fine it down and again rack it into another cask4 ,port ,wine4--,to #dj gallons prepared cider1 add1 #f gallons good port wine2 #aj quarts wild grapes1 7clusters72 lb4 bruised rhatany root2 #c oz4 tincture of kino2 #c lbs4 loaf sugar2 #b gallons spirits4 ,let this stand ten days2 color if too light1 with tincture of rhatany1 then rack it off and fine it4 ,this should be repeated until the color is perfect and the liquid clear4 ,to correct a bad ,taste and sourness in ,wine4--,put in a bag the root of wild horse-radish cut in bits4 ,let it down in the wine1 and leave it there two days2 take this out1 and put another1 repeating the same till the wine is perfectly restored4 ,or fill a bag with wheat2 it will have the same effect4 ,to restore ,flat ,wine4--,add four or five pounds of sugar1 honey1 or bruised raisins1 to every hundred gallons1 and bung close4 ,a little spirits may also be added4 ,to restore ,wine that has turned sour or sharp4--,fill a bag with leek-seed1 or of leaves or twisters of vine1 and put either of them to infuse in the cask4 ,ginger ,wine4--,take one quart of #ie per cent4 alcohol1 and put into it one ounce of best ginger root 7bruised and not ground71 five grains of capsicum1 and one drachm of tartaric acid4 ,let stand one week and filter4 ,now add one gallon of water1 in which one pound of crushed sugar has been boiled4 ,mix when cold4 ,to make the color1 boil ounce of cochineal1 ounce of cream tartar1 ounce of saleratus1 and ounce alum in a pint of water till you get a bright red color4 ,french ,brandy4--,pure spirits1 #a gallon2 best ,french brandy1 or any kind you wish to imitate1 #a quart2 loaf sugar1 #b ounces2 sweet spirits of nitre1 ounce2 a few drops of tincture of catechu1 or oak bark1 to roughen the taste if desired1 and color to suit4 ,gin4--,take #ajj gallons of clean1 rectified spirits2 add1 after you have killed the oils well1 #a ounces of the oil of ,english juniper1 ounce of angelica essence1 ounce of the oil bitter almonds1 ounce of the oil of coriander1 and ounce of the oil of caraway2 put this into the rectified spirit and well rummage it up2 this is what the rectifiers call strong gin4 ,to make this up1 as it is called by the trade1 add #de pounds of loaf-sugar1 dissolved2 then rummage the whole well up together with #d ounces of roche alum4 ,for finings there may be added two ounces of salts of tartar4 ,aromatic ,schiedam ,schnapps1 to imitate4--,to #be gallons good common gin1 #e over proof1 add #ae pints strained honey2 #b gallons clear water2 #e pints white-sugar syrup2 #e pints spirit of nutmegs mixed with the nitric ether2 #e pints orange-flower water2 #g quarts pure water2 #a ounce acetic ether2 #h drops of oil of wintergreen1 dissolved with the acetic ether4 ,mix all the ingredients well2 if necessary1 fine with alum and salt of tartar4 ,st4 ,croix ,rum4--,to #dj gallons p4 or n4 spirits1 add #b gallons ,st4 ,croix ,rum2 #b oz4 acetic acid2 #a ounce butyric acid2 #c pounds loaf sugar4 ,pine-,apple ,rum4--,to #ej gallons rum1 made by the fruit method1 add #be pine-apples sliced1 and #h pounds white sugar4 ,let it stand two weeks before drawing off4 ,irish or ,scotch ,whiskey4--,to #dj gallons proof spirits1 add #fj drops of creosote1 dissolved in #a quart of alcohol2 #b oz4 acetic acid2 #a pound loaf sugar4 ,stand #dh hours4 ,rum ,shrub4--,tartaric acid1 #e pounds2 pale sugar1 #ajj pounds2 oil lemon1 #d drs42 oil orange1 #d drs42 put them into a large cask 7#hj gallons71 and add water1 #aj gallons4 ,rummage till the acid and sugar are dissolved1 then add rum 7proof71 #bj gallons2 water to make up #ee gallons in all2 coloring one quart or more4 ,fine with #ab eggs4 ,the addition of #ab sliced oranges will improve the flavor4 ,bourbon ,whiskey4--,to #ajj gallons pure proof spirit1 add #d ounces pear oil2 #b ounces pelargonif ether2 #ac drs4 oil of wintergreen1 dissolved in the ether2 #a gallon wine vinegar4 ,color with burnt sugar4 ,strong ,beer1 ,english ,improved4--,malt1 #a peck2 coarse brown sugar1 #f pounds2 hops1 #d ounces2 good yeast1 #a teacup2 if you have not malt1 take a little over #a peck of barley1 7twice the amount of oats will do1 but are not as good17 and put it into an oven after the bread is drawn1 or into a stove oven1 and steam the moisture from them4 ,grind coarsely4 ,now pour upon the ground malt #c gallons of water at #agj or #agb of heat4 ,the tub in which you scald the malt should have a false bottom1 #b or #c inches from the real bottom2 the false bottom should be bored full of gimlet holes1 so as to act as a strainer1 to keep back the malt meal4 ,when the water is poured on1 stir them well1 and let it stand #c hours1 and draw off by a faucet2 put in #g gallons more of water at #ahj to #ahb2 stir it well1 and let it stand #b hours1 and draw it off4 ,then put on a gallon or two of cold water1 stir it well1 and draw it off2 you should have about #e or #f gallons4 ,put the #f pounds of coarse brown sugar in an equal amount of water2 mix with the wort1 and boil #a to #b hours with the hops2 you should have eight gallons when boiled2 when cooled to #hj put in the yeast1 and let it work #ah to #bj hours1 covered with a sack2 use sound iron hooped kegs or porter bottles1 bung or cork tight1 and in two weeks it will be good sound beer1 and will keep a long time2 and for persons of a weak habit of body1 and especially females1 #a glass of this with their meals is far better than tea or coffee1 or all the ardent spirits in the universe4 ,if more malt is used1 not exceeding a bushel1 the beer1 of course1 would have more spirit1 but this strength is sufficient for the use of families or invalids4 ,root ,beer4--,for #aj gallons beer1 take #c pounds common burdock root1 or #a ounce essence of sassafras2 pound good hops2 #a pint corn1 roasted brown4 ,boil the whole in #f gallons pure water until the strength of the materials is obtained2 strain while hot into a keg1 adding enough cold water to make #aj gallons4 ,when nearly cold1 add clean molasses or syrup until palatable1--not sickishly sweet4 ,add also as much fresh yeast as will raise a batch of #h loaves of bread4 ,place the keg in a cellar or other cool place1 and in #dh hours you will have a keg of first-rate sparkling root beer4 ,superior ,ginger ,beer4--,ten pounds of sugar2 #i ounces of lemon juice2 a pound of honey2 #aa ounces of bruised ginger root2 #i gallons of water2 #c pints of yeast4 ,boil the ginger half an hour in a gallon of water2 then add the rest of the water and the other ingredients1 and strain it when cold4 ,add the white of an egg1 beaten1 and an ounce of essence of lemon4 ,let it stand #d days1 then bottle1 and it will keep many months4 ,spruce ,beer4--,take of the essence of spruce half a pint2 bruised pimento and ginger1 of each four ounces2 water1 three gallons4 ,boil five or ten minutes1 then strain and add #aa gallons of warm water1 a pint of yeast1 and six pints of molasses4 ,allow the mixture to ferment for #bd hours4 ,to ,cure ,ropy ,beer4--,put a handful or two of flour1 and the same quantity of hops1 with a little powdered alum1 into the beer and rummage it well4 ,to give ,beer the appearance of ,age4--,add a few handfuls of pickled cucumbers and ,seville oranges1 both chopped up4 ,this is said to make malt liquor appear six months older than it really is4 ,how to make ,mead4--,the following is a good receipt for ,mead3--,on twenty pounds of honey pour five gallons of boiling water2 boil1 and remove the scum as it rises2 add one ounce of best hops1 and boil for ten minutes2 then put the liquor into a tub to cool2 when all but cold add a little yeast1 spread upon a slice of toasted bread2 let it stand in a warm room4 ,when fermentation is set up1 put the mixture into a cask1 and fill up from time to time as the yeast runs out of the bunghole2 when the fermentation is finished1 bung it down1 leaving a peg-hole which can afterwards be closed1 and in less than a year it will be fit to bottle4 ,stomach ,bitters1 equal to ,hostetter's1 for one-fourth its cost4--,european ,gentian root1 #a ounce2 orange peel1 #b ounces2 cinnamon1 ounce2 aniseseed1 ounce2 coriander seed1 ounce2 cardamon seed1 #a_/h ounce2 unground ,peruvian bark1 ounce2 gum kino1 ounce2 bruise all these articles1 and put them into the best alcohol1 #a pint2 let it stand a week and pour off the clear tincture3 then boil the dregs a few minutes in #a quart of water1 strain1 and press out all the strength2 now dissolve loaf sugar1 #a pound1 in the hot liquid1 adding #c quarts cold water1 and mix with spirit tincture first poured off1 or you can add these1 and let it stand on the dregs if preferred4 ,soda ,syrup1 with or without ,fountains4--,the common or more watery syrups are made by using loaf or crushed sugar1 #h pounds2 pure water1 #a gallon1 gum arabic1 #b ounces1 mix in a brass or copper kettle2 boil until the gum is dissolved1 then skim and strain through white flannel1 after which add tartaric acid1 #e oz41 dissolved in hot water2 to flavor1 use extract of lemon1 orange1 rose1 pine-apple1 peach1 sarsaparilla1 strawberry1 etc41 ounce to each bottle1 or to your taste4 ,bead for ,liquor4--,the best bead is the orange-flower water bead1 7oil of neroli17 #a drop to each gallon of brandy4 ,another method3--,to every #dj drops of sulpuric acid1 add #fj drops purest sweet oil in a glass vessel2 use immediately4 ,this quantity is generally sufficient for #aj gallons spirit4 ,another3--take #a ounce of the purest oil sweet almonds2 #a ounce of sulphuric acid2 put them in a stone mortar1 add1 by degrees1 #b ounces white lump sugar1 rubbing it well with the pestle till it becomes a paste2 then add small quantities of spirits of wine till it comes into a liquid4 ,this quantity is sufficient for #ajj gallons4 ,the first is strongly recommended as the best4 ,coloring for ,liquors4--,take #b pounds crushed or lump sugar1 put it into a kettle that will hold #d to #f quarts1 with tumbler of water4 ,boil it until it is black1 then take it off and cool with water1 stirring it as you put in the water4 ,wax ,putty for ,leaky ,casks1 ,bungs1 etc4--,spirits turpentine1 #b pounds2 tallow1 #d pounds2 solid turpentine1 #ab pounds4 ,melt the wax and solid turpentine together over a slow fire1 then add the tallow4 ,when melted1 remove far from the fire1 then stir the spirits turpentine1 and let it cool4 ,cement for the ,mouths of ,corked ,bottles4--,melt together of a pound of rosin1 a couple of ounces of beeswax4 ,when it froths stir it with a tallow candle4 ,as soon as it melts1 dip the mouths of the corked bottles into it4 ,this is an excellent thing to exclude the air from such things as are injured by being exposed to it4 ,,druggists' ,,department4 ,arnica ,liniment4--,add to one pint of sweet oil1 two tablespoonfuls of tincture of arnica2 or the leaves may be heated in the oil over a slow fire4 ,good for wounds1 stiff joints1 rheumatic1 and all injuries4 ,ayer's ,cherry ,pectoral4--,take four grains of acetate of morphia1 #b fluid drachms of tincture of bloodroot1 #g fluid drachms each of antimonial wine and wine of ipecacuanha1 and #c fluid ounces of syrup of wild cherry4 ,mix4 ,balm ,gilead4--,balm-gilead buds1 bottled up in new rum1 are very healing to fresh cuts or wounds4 ,no family should be without a bottle4 ,blackberry ,cordial4--,to one quart of blackberry juice1 add one pound of white sugar1 one tablespoonful of cloves1 one of allspice1 one of cinnamon1 and one of nutmeg4 ,boil all together fifteen minutes2 add a wineglass of whiskey1 brandy or rum4 ,bottle while hot1 cork tight1 and seal4 ,this is almost a specific in diarrhea4 ,one dose1 which is a wineglassful for an adult--half that quantity for a child--will often cure diarrhea4 ,it can be taken three or four times a day if the case is severe4 ,brandreth's ,pills4--,take two pounds of aloes1 one pound of gamboge1 four ounces of extract of colocynth1 half a pound of castile soap1 two fluid drachms of oil of peppermint1 and one fluid drachm of cinnamon4 ,mix1 and form into pills4 ,brown's ,bronchial ,troches4--,take one pound of pulverized extract of licorice1 one and a half pounds of pulverized sugar1 four ounces of pulverized cubebs1 four ounces of pulverized gum arabic1 and one ounce of pulverized extract of conium4 ,mix4 ,bryan's ,pulmonic ,wafers for ,coughs1 ,colds1 ,etc4--,take white sugar1 seven pounds2 tincture of syrup of ipecac1 four ounces3 antimonial wine1 two ounces2 morphine1 ten grains2 dissolved in a tablespoonful of water1 with ten or fifteen drops sulphuric acid2 tincture of bloodroot1 one ounce2 syrup of tolu1 two ounces2 add these to the sugar1 and mix the whole mass as confectioners do for lozenges1 and cut into lozenges the ordinary size4 ,use from six to twelve of these in twenty-four hours4 ,they sell at a great profit4 ,candied ,lemon or ,peppermint1 for ,colds4--,boil one and a half pounds of sugar in a half pint of water1 till it begins to candy round the sides2 put in eight drops of essence2 pour it upon buttered paper1 and cut it with a knife4 ,camphor ,balls1 for rubbing on the hands1 to prevent chaps1 etc4--,melt three drachms of spermaceti1 four drachms of white wax1 and one ounce of almond oil2 stir in three drachms of powdered camphor4 ,pour the compound into small gallipots1 so as to form small hemispherical cakes4 ,they may be colored with alkanet1 if preferred4 ,camphorated ,oil4--,this is another camphor liniment4 ,the proportions are the same as in the preceding formula1 substituting olive oil for the alcohol1 and exposing the materials to a moderate heat4 ,as an external stimulant application it is even more powerful than the spirits2 and to obtain its full influence the part treated should be also covered with flannel and oil silk4 ,it forms a valuable liniment in chronic rheumatism and other painful affections1 and is specially valuable as a counter-irritant in sore or inflamed throats and diseased bowels4 ,camphor constitutes the basis of a large number of valuable liniments4 ,thus1 in cases of whooping-cough and some chronic bronchitic affections1 the following liniment may be advantageously rubbed into the chest and along the spine4 ,spirits of camphor1 two parts2 laudanum1 half a part2 spirits of turpentine1 one part2 castile soap in powder1 finely divided1 half an ounce2 alcohol1 #c parts4 ,digest the whole together for three days1 and strain through linen4 ,this liniment should be gently warmed before using4 ,a powerful liniment for old rheumatic pains1 especially when affecting the loins1 is the following3 camphorated oil and spirits of turpentine1 of each two parts2 water of hartshorn1 one part2 laudanum1 one part2 to be well shaken together4 ,another very efficient liniment or embrocation1 serviceable in chronic painful affections1 may be conveniently and easily made as follows3 ,take of camphor1 one ounce2 cayenne pepper1 in powder1 two teaspoonfuls2 alcohol1 one pint4 ,the whole to be digested with moderate heat for ten days1 and filtered4 ,it is an active rubificant2 and after a slight friction with it1 it produces a grateful1 thrilling sensation of heat in the pained part1 which is rapidly relieved4 ,camphor ,tablet for ,chapped ,hands1 etc4--,melt tallow1 and add a little powdered camphor and glycerine1 with a few drops of oil of almonds to scent4 ,pour in molds and cool4 ,camphorated ,eye-,water4--,sulphate of copper1 #ae grains2 ,french bolo1 #ae grains2 camphor1 #d grains2 boiling water1 #d oz4 ,infuse1 strain1 and dilute with #b quarts of cold water4 ,canker-,cure4--,take one large teaspoonful of water1 two teaspoonfuls of honey1 two of loaf sugar1 three of powdered sage1 two of powdered gold-thread1 and one of alum4 ,stir up all together2 put into a vessel1 and let it simmer moderately over a steady fire4 ,an oven is better4 ,then bottle for use4 ,give a teaspoonful occasionally through the day4 ,cephalic ,snuff4--,dried asarbacca leaves1 three parts2 majoram1 one part1 lavender flowers1 one part2 rub together to a powder4 ,certain ,cure for ,headache and all ,neuralgic ,pains4--,opodeldoc1 spirits of wine1 sal ammoniac1 equal parts4 ,to be applied as any other lotion4 ,chamomile ,pills4--,aloes1 twelve grains2 extract chamomile1 thirty-six grains2 oil of chamomile1 three drops2 make into twelve pills3 two every night1 or twice a day4 ,chlorine ,pastiles for ,disinfecting the ,breath4--,dry chloride of lime1 two drachms2 sugar1 eight ounces2 starch1 one ounce1 gum tragacanth1 one drachm2 carmine1 two grains4 ,form into small lozenges4 #b4 ,sugar flavored with vanilla1 #a ounce2 powdered tragacanth1 #bj grains2 liquid chloride of soda sufficient to mix2 add two drops of any essential oil4 ,form a paste and divide into lozenges of #ae grains each4 ,cholera ,morbus4--,take two ounces of the leaves of the bene plant1 put them in half a pint of cold water and let them soak an hour4 ,give two tablespoonfuls hourly1 until relief is experienced4 ,cholera ,remedy4--,spirits of wine1 one ounce2 spirits of lavender1 quarter ounce2 spirits of camphor1 quarter ounce2 compound tincture of benzoin1 half an ounce2 oil of origanum1 quarter ounce2 twenty drops on moist sugar4 ,to be rubbed outwardly also4 #b4 ,twenty-five minims of diluted sulphuric acid in an ounce of water4 ,corn ,remedy4--,soak a piece of copper in strong vinegar for twelve or twenty-four hours4 ,pour the liquid off1 and bottle4 ,apply frequently1 till the corn is removed4 #b4 ,supercarbonate of soda1 one ounce1 finely pulverized1 and mix with half an ounce of lard4 ,apply on a linen rag every night4 ,cough ,compound4--,for the cure of coughs1 colds1 asthma1 whooping cough and all diseases of the lungs2 ,one spoonful of common tar1 three spoonfuls of honey1 the yolk of three hen's eggs1 and half a pint of wine2 beat the tar1 eggs and honey well together with a knife1 and bottle for use4 ,a teaspoonful every morning1 noon and night1 before eating4 ,cough ,syrup4--,put one quart hoarhound to one quart water1 and boil it down to a pint2 add two or three sticks of licorice and a tablespoonful of essence of lemon4 ,take a tablespoonful of the syrup three times a day1 or as often as the cough may be troublesome4 ,the above receipt has been sold for #ajj4 ,several firms are making much money by its manufacture4 ,cure for ,diarrhea4--,the following is said to be an excellent cure for the above distressing complaint3 ,laudanum1 two ounces2 spirits of camphor1 two ounces2 essence of peppermint1 two ounces2 ,hoffman's anodyne1 two ounces2 tincture of cayenne pepper1 two drachms2 tincture of ginger1 one ounce4 ,mix all together4 ,dose1 teaspoonful in a little water1 or a half teaspoonful repeated in an hour afterward in a tablespoonful of brandy4 ,this preparation it is said1 will check diarrhea in ten minutes1 and abate other premonitory symptoms of cholera immediately4 ,in cases of cholera1 it has been used with great success to restore reaction by outward application4 ,digestive ,pills4--,rhubarb1 two ounces2 ipecacuanha1 half an ounce2 cayenne pepper1 quarter of an ounce2 soap1 half an ounce2 ginger1 quarter of an ounce2 gamboge1 half an ounce4 ,mix1 and divide into four grain pills4 ,dried ,herbs4--,all herbs which are to be dried should be washed1 separated1 and carefully picked over1 then spread on a coarse paper and keep in a room until perfectly dry4 ,those which are intended for cooking should be stripped from the stems and rubbed very fine4 ,then put them in bottles and cork tightly4 ,put those which are intended for medicinal purposes into paper bags1 and keep them in a dry place4 ,dysentery ,specific1 7particularly for bloody dysentery in ,adults and ,children47--,take one pound gum arabic1 one ounce gum tragacanth1 dissolved in two quarts of soft water1 and strained4 ,then take one pound of cloves1 half a pound of cinnamon1 half a pound allspice1 and boil in two quarts of soft water1 and strain4 ,add it to the gums1 and boil all together over a moderate fire1 and stir into it two pounds of loaf sugar4 ,strain the whole again when you take it off1 and when it is cool1 add to it half a pint sweet tincture rhubarb1 and a pint and a half of best brandy4 ,cork it tight in bottles1 as the gums will sour1 if exposed4 ,if corked properly it will keep for years4 ,anti-,bilious ,pills4--,compound extract of colocynth1 #fj grains2 rhubarb1 #cj grains2 soap1 #aj grains4 ,make into #bd pills4 ,dose #b to #d4 #b4 ,compound extract of colocynth1 #b drachms2 extract of rhubarb1 half a drachm2 soap1 #aj grains4 ,mix1 and divide into #dj pills4 ,dose1 #a1 #b1 or #c4 #c4 ,scammony1 #aj to #ae grains2 compound extract of colocynth1 #b scruples2 extract of rhubarb1 half a drachm2 soap1 #aj grains2 oil of caraway1 #e drops4 ,make into #bj pills4 ,dose1 #a or #b1 as required4 ,great ,pain ,extractor4--,spirits of ammonia1 one ounce2 laudanum1 one ounce2 oil of organum1 one ounce2 mutton tallow1 half-pound2 combine the articles with the tallow when it is nearly cool4 ,godfrey's ,cordial4--,sassafras1 six ounces2 seeds of coriander1 caraway and anise1 of each one ounce2 infuse in six pints of water2 simmer the mixture till reduced to four pints2 then add six pounds of molasses2 boil a few minutes2 when cold1 add three fluid ounces of tincture of opium4 ,for children teething4 ,hydrophobia1 to ,prevent4--,elecampane1 one drachm2 chalk1 four drachms2 ,armenian bole1 three drachms2 alum1 ten grains2 oil of aniseseed1 five drops4 ,infant's ,syrup4--,the syrup is made thus3 one pound best box raisins1 half an ounce of aniseseed1 two sticks licorice2 split the raisins1 pound the aniseseed1 and cut the licorice fine2 add to it three quarts of rain water1 and boil down to two quarts4 ,feed three or four times a day1 as much as the child will willingly drink4 ,the raisins are to strengthen1 the anise is to expel the wind1 and the licorice as a physic4 ,basilicon ,ointment4--,good resin1 five parts2 lard1 eight parts2 yellow wax1 two parts4 ,melt1 and stir together till cool4 ,cancer ,ointment4--,white arsenic1 sulphur1 powdered flowers of lesser spearwort1 and stinking chamomile1 levigated together and formed into a paste with white of egg4 ,elder ,flower ,ointment4--,lard1 twenty-five pounds2 prepared mutton suet1 five pounds2 melt in an earthen vessel2 add elder flower water1 three gallons4 ,agitate for half an hour1 and set it aside2 the next day gently pour off the water1 remelt the ointment1 add benzoic acid three drachms2 otto of roses1 twenty drops2 essence of bergamot and oil of rosemary1 of each1 thirty drops2 again agitate well1 let it settle for a few minutes1 and pour off the clear into pots4 ,eruption ,ointment1 for ,frosted ,feet1 etc4--,chrome yellow1 and hog's lard4 ,foot ,ointment 7for all domestic animals74--,equal parts of tar1 lard and resin1 melted together4 ,golden ,ointment4--,orpiment1 mixed with lard to the consistence of an ointment4 ,pile ,ointment4--,powdered nutgall1 two drachms2 camphor1 one drachm2 melted wax1 one ounce2 tincture of opium1 two drachms4 ,mix4 ,swaim's ,vermifuge4--,wormseed1 two ounces3 valerian1 rhubarb1 pink-root1 white agaric1 of each1 one and a half ounces2 boil in sufficient water to yield three quarts of decoction1 and add to it thirty drops of oil of tansy1 and forty-five drops of oil of cloves1 dissolved in a quart of rectified spirits4 ,dose1 one teaspoonful at night4 ,for ,tetter1 ,ringworm1 and ,scald ,head4--,one pound simple cerate2 sulphuric acid1 one-quarter of a pound2 mix together1 and ready for use4 ,tincture for ,wounds4--,digest flowers of ,st4 ,johnswart1 one handful1 in half a pint of rectified spirits1 then express the liquor and dissolve it in myrrh1 aloes1 and dragon's blood1 of each one drachm1 with ,canada balsam1 half an ounce4 ,tonic4--,the following is the tonic used by reformed drunkards to restore the vigor of the stomach4 ,take of gentian root1 half an ounce2 valerian root1 one drachm2 best rhubarb root1 two drachms2 bitter orange peel1 three drachms2 cardamom seeds1 half an ounce2 and cinnamon bark1 one drachm4 ,having bruised all the above together in a mortar 7the druggist will do it if requested71 pour upon it one and a half pints of boiling water and cover up close2 let it stand till cold2 strain1 bottle1 and cork securely2 keep in a dark place4 ,two tablespoonfuls may be taken every hour before meals1 and half that quantity whenever the patient feels that distressing sickness and prostration so generally present for some time after alcoholic stimulants have been abandoned4 ,whooping ,cough4--,mix a quarter of a pound of ground elecampane root in half a pint of strained honey and half a pint of water4 ,put them in a glazed earthen pot1 and place it in a stone oven1 with half the heat required to bake bread4 ,let it bake until about the consistency of strained honey1 and take it out4 ,administer in doses of a teaspoonful before each meal1 to a child2 if an adult1 double the dose4 ,wild ,cherry ,bitters4--,boil a pound of wild cherry bark in a quart of water till reduced to a pint4 ,sweeten and add a little rum to preserve1 or1 if to be used immediately1 omit the rum4 ,dose1 a wineglassful three times a day1 on an empty stomach4 ,a ,certain ,cure for ,drunkenness4--,sulphate of iron1 #e grains2 magnesia1 #aj grains peppermint water1 #aa drachms2 spirits of nutmeg1 #a drachm2 twice a day4 ,this preparation acts as a tonic and stimulant1 and so partially supplies the place of the accustomed liquor1 and prevents that absolute physical and moral prostration that follows a sudden breaking off from the use of stimulating drinks4 ,,manufacturers' ,,department4 ,indelible ,ink for ,marking ,clothing4--,nitrate of silver1 five scruples2 gum arabic1 two drachms2 sap green1 one scruple2 distilled water1 one ounce2 mix together4 ,before writing on the article to be marked1 apply a little of the following3 carbonate of soda1 one-half ounce2 distilled water1 four ounces2 let this last1 which is the mordant1 get dry2 then1 with a quill pen1 write what you require4 ,imitation ,gold4--#af parts platina2 #g parts copper2 #a part zinc4 ,put in a covered crucible1 with powdered charcoal1 and melt together till the whole forms one mass1 and are thoroughly incorporated together4 ,or1 take #d oz4 platina1 #c oz4 silver1 #a oz4 copper4 ,imitation ,silver4--#aa oz4 refined nickel2 #b oz4 metalic bismuth4 ,melt the compositions together three times1 and pour them out in ley4 ,the third time1 when melting1 add #b oz4 pure silver4 ,or take oz4 copper1 #a oz4 bismuth1 #b oz4 saltpetre1 #b oz4 common salt1 #a oz4 arsenic1 #a oz4 potash1 #b oz4 brass1 and #c oz4 pure silver4 ,melt all together in a crucible4 ,recipe for ,making ,artificial ,honey4--,to #aj lbs4 sugar add #c lbs4 water1 #dj grains cream tartar1 #aj drops essence peppermint1 and #c lbs4 strained honey4 ,first dissolve the sugar in water1 and take off the scum2 then dissolve the cream of tartar in a little warm water1 which you will add with some little stirring2 then add the honey2 heat to a boiling point1 and stir for a few minutes4 ,vinegar4--,take forty gallons of soft water1 six quarts of cheap molasses1 and six pounds of acetic acid2 put them into a barrel 7an old vinegar barrel is best71 and let them stand from three to ten weeks1 stirring occasionally4 ,add a little mother of old vinegar if convenient4 ,age improves it4 ,soft ,soap4--,dissolve fifteen pounds of common cheap hard soap in fifteen gallons of hot water1 and let it cool4 ,then dissolve fifteen pounds of sal soda in fifteen gallons of hot water2 add six pounds of unslaked lime1 and boil twenty minutes4 ,let it cool and settle1 and then pour off the clear liquor very carefully and mix it with the soap solution4 ,it improves it very much to add one quart of alcohol after mixing the two solutions4 ,smaller quantities can be made in the same proportions4 ,if too strong1 add water to suit4 ,babbit's ,premium ,soap4--#e gals1 strong ley2 #e gals water2 #e lbs4 tallow2 #a lb4 potash2 #b lbs4 sal soda2 lb4 rosin2 #a pt4 salt2 #a pt4 washing fluid4 ,let the water boil2 then put in the articles1 and boil half an hour4 ,stir it well while boiling1 and then run into moulds4 ,it will be ready for use as soon as cold4 ,the above preparations are for #ajj pounds of soap4 ,celebrated ,recipe for ,silver ,wash4--,one ounce of nitric acid1 one ten-cent piece1 and one ounce of quick-silver4 ,put in an open glass vessel and let it stand until dissolved2 then add one pint of water1 and it is ready for use4 ,make it into a powder by adding whiting1 and it may be used on brass1 copper1 ,german silver1 etc4 ,cement for ,aquaria4--,many persons have attempted to make aquarium1 but have failed on account of the extreme difficulty in making the tank resist the action of water for any length of time4 ,below is a recipe for a cement that can be relied upon2 it is perfectly free from anything that injures the animals or plants2 it sticks to glass1 metal1 wood1 stone1 etc41 and hardens under water4 ,a hundred different experiments with cements have been tried1 but there is nothing like it4 ,it is the same as that used in constructing the tanks of the ,zoological ,gardens1 ,london1 and is almost unknown in this country4 ,one part1 by measure1 say a gill1 of litharge2 one gill of plaster of ,paris2 one gill of dry1 white sand1 one-third of a gill of finely-powdered resin4 ,sift and keep corked tight until required for use1 when it is to be made into a putty by mixing in boiled oil 7linseed7 with a little patent dryer added4 ,never use it after it has been mixed 7that is1 with the oil7 over fifteen hours4 ,this cement can be used for marine as well as fresh water aquaria1 as it resists the action of salt water4 ,the tank can be used immediately1 but it is best to give it three or four hours to dry4 ,cement for ,attaching ,metal to ,glass4--,take two ounces of a thick solution of glue1 and mix it with one ounce of linseed-oil varnish1 and half an ounce of pure turpentine2 the whole are then boiled together in a close vessel4 ,the two bodies should be clamped and held together for about two days after they are united1 to allow the cement to become dry4 ,the clamps may then be removed4 ,cement for ,mending ,broken ,china4--,stir plaster of ,paris into a thick solution of gum arabic1 till it becomes a viscous paste4 ,apply it with a brush to the fractured edges1 and draw the parts closely together4 ,cement for ,mending ,steam ,boilers4--,mix two parts of finely powdered litharge with one part of very fine sand1 and one part of quicklime which has been allowed to slack spontaneously by exposure to the air4 ,this mixture may be kept for any length of time without injury4 ,in using it a portion is mixed into paste with linseed oil1 or1 still better1 boiled linseed oil4 ,in this state it must be quickly applied1 as it soon becomes hard4 ,cheap ,white ,house ,paint4--,take skim milk1 two quarts1 eight ounces fresh slaked lime1 six ounces linseed oil2 two ounces white ,burgundy pitch1 three pounds ,spanish white4 ,slake the lime in water1 expose it to the air1 and mix in about one-quarter of the milk1 the oil1 in which the pitch is previously dissolved1 to be added1 a little at the time2 then the rest of the milk1 and afterwards the ,spanish white4 ,this quantity is sufficient for thirty square yards1 two coats1 and costs but a few cents4 ,if the other colors are wanted1 use1 instead of ,spanish white1 other coloring matter4 ,composition for ,house-,roofs4--,take one measure of fine sand1 two of sifted wood-ashes1 and three of lime1 ground up with oil4 ,mix thoroughly1 and lay on with a painter's brush1 first a thin coat and then a thick one4 ,this composition is not only cheap1 but it strongly resists fire4 ,diamond ,cement4--,isinglass1 one ounce2 distilled vinegar1 five and a half ounces2 spirits of wine1 two ounces2 gum ammoniacum1 half an ounce2 gum mastic1 half an ounce4 ,mix well4 ,french ,polish4--,to one pint of spirits of wine1 add a quarter of an ounce of gum copal1 a quarter of an ounce of gum arabic1 and one ounce of shellac4 ,let the gums be well bruised1 and sifted through a piece of muslin4 ,put the spirits and the gums together in a vessel that can be closely corked2 place them near a warm stove1 and frequently shake them2 in two or three days they will be dissolved2 strain the mixture through a piece of muslin1 and keep it tightly corked for use4 ,furniture ,oil for ,polishing and ,staining ,mahogany4--,take of linseed oil1 one gallon2 alkanet root1 three ounces2 rose pink1 one ounce4 ,boil them together ten minutes1 and strain so that the oil be quite clear4 ,the furniture should be well rubbed with it every day until the polish is brought up1 which will be more durable than any other4 ,glue for ready ,use4--,to any quantity of glue use common whiskey instead of water4 ,put both together in a bottle1 cork tight1 and set it away for three or four days1 when it will be fit for use without the application of heat4 ,a ,quart of ,ink1 for a ,dime4--,buy extract of logwood1 which may be had at three cents an ounce1 or cheaper by the quantity4 ,buy also1 for three cents1 an ounce of bi-chromate of potash4 ,do not make a mistake1 and get the simple chromate of potash4 ,the former is orange red1 and the latter clear yellow4 ,now1 take half an ounce of extract of logwood and ten grains of bi-chromate of potash1 and dissolve them in a quart of hot rain water4 ,when cold1 pour it into a glass bottle1 and leave it uncorked for a week or two4 ,exposure to the air is indispensable4 ,the ink is then made1 and has cost five to ten minutes' labor1 and about three cents1 beside the bottle4 ,the ink is at first an intense steel blue1 but becomes quite black4 ,an ,excellent ,substitute for ,ink4--,put a couple of iron nails into a teaspoonful of vinegar4 ,in half an hour pour in a tablespoonful of strong tea1 and then you will have ink enough for a while4 ,ink1 ,first-,rate ,black4--,take twelve pounds of bruised galls1 five pounds of gum ,senegal1 five pounds of green sulphate of iron1 and twelve gallons of rain water4 ,boil the galls with nine gallons of water for three hours1 adding fresh water to replace what is lost by evaporation4 ,let the decoction settle1 and draw off the clear liquor2 add to it a strained solution of the gum2 dissolve also the sulphate of iron separately1 and mix the whole4 ,ink1 ,blue4--,chinese blue1 three ounces2 oxalic acid1 7pure17 three-quarters of an ounce2 gum arabic1 powdered1 one ounce2 distilled water1 six pints4 ,mix4 ,ink1 ,cheap ,printing4--,take equal parts of lampblack and oil2 mix and keep on the fire till reduced to the right consistency4 ,this is a good ink for common purposes1 and is very cheap4 ,we have used it extensively ourselves4 ,ink1 ,copying4--,dissolve half an ounce of gum and twenty grains of ,spanish licorice in thirteen drachms of water1 and add one drachm of lampblack1 previously mixed with a teaspoonful of sherry4 ,ink1 ,indelible4--,to four drachms of lunar caustic1 in four ounces of water1 add #fj drops of nutgalls1 made strong by being pulverized and steeped in soft water4 ,the mordant1 which is to be applied to the cloth before writing1 is composed of one ounce of pearlash1 dissolved in four ounces of water1 with a little gum arabic dissolved in it4 ,wet the spot with this2 dry and iron the cloth2 then write4 ,ink1 ,indelible ,marking4--,one and a half drachms of nitrate of silver1 one ounce of distilled water1 half an ounce of strong mucilage of gum arabic1 three-quarters of a drachm of liquid ammonia4 ,mix the above in a clean glass bottle1 cork tightly1 and keep in a dark place till dissolved1 and ever afterwards4 ,directions for use3 ,shake the bottle1 then dip a clean quill pen in the ink1 and write or draw what you require on the article2 immediately hold it close to the fire 7without scorching71 or pass a hot iron over it1 and it will become a deep and indelible black1 indestructible by either time or acids of any description4 ,ink1 ,indestructible4--,on many occasions it is of importance to employ an ink indestructible by any process1 that will not equally destroy the material on which it is applied4 ,for black ink1 twenty-five grains of copal1 in powder1 are to be dissolved in two hundred grains of oil of lavender1 by the assistance of a gentle heat1 and are then to be mixed with two and a half grains of lampblack and half a grain of indigo4 ,this ink is particularly useful for labelling phials1 c41 containing chemical1 substances of a corrosive nature4 ,ink for ,marking ,linen with ,type4--,dissolve one part of asphaltum in four parts of oil of turpentine1 and lamp-black or black-lead1 in fine powder1 in sufficient quantity to render of proper consistency to print with type4 ,ink ,powder for ,immediate ,use4--,reduce to powder ten ounces of gall-nuts1 three ounces of green copperas1 two ounces each of powdered alum and gum arabic4 ,put a little of this mixture into white wine1 and it will be fit for immediate use4 ,ink ,stains4--,the moment the ink is spilled1 take a little milk1 and saturate the stain1 soak it up with a rag1 and apply a little more milk1 rubbing it well in4 ,in a few minutes the ink will be completely removed4 ,red ,ink4--,take of the raspings of ,brazil wood1 quarter of a pound1 and infuse them two or three days in colorless vinegar4 ,boil the infusion one hour and a half over a gentle fire1 and afterward filter it while hot1 through paper laid in an earthenware cullender4 ,put it again over the fire1 and dissolve in it first half an ounce of gum arabic1 and afterward of alum and white sugar each half an ounce4 ,care should be taken that the ,brazil wood be not adulterated with the ,braziletto or campeachy wood4 ,transfer ,ink4--,mastic in tears1 four ounces2 shellac1 six oz42 ,venice turpentine1 half an ounce2 melt together2 add wax1 half a pound2 tallow1 three ounces4 ,when dissolved1 further add hard tallow soap 7in shavings71 three ounces2 and when the whole is combined1 add lampblack1 two ounces4 ,mix well1 cool a little1 and then pour it into molds4 ,this ink is rubbed down with a little water in a cup or saucer1 in the same way as water-color cakes4 ,in winter1 the operation should be performed near the fire4 ,indian ,glues4--,take one pound of the best glue1 the stronger the better1 boil it and strain it very clear2 boil also four ounces of isinglass2 put the mixture into a double glue pot1 add half a pound of brown sugar1 and boil the whole until it gets thick2 then pour it into thin plates or molds1 and when cold you may cut and dry them in small pieces for the pocket4 ,the glue is used by merely holding it over steam1 or wetting it with the mouth4 ,this is a most useful and convenient article1 being much stronger than common glue4 ,it is sold under the name of ,indian glue1 but is much less expensive in making1 and is applicable to all kinds of small fractures1 etc42 answers well on the hardest woods1 and cements china1 etc41 though1 of course1 it will not resist the action of hot water4 ,for parchment and paper1 in lieu of gum or paste1 it will be found equally convenient4 ,japanese ,cement4--,intimately mix the best powdered rice with a little cold water1 then gradually add boiling water until a proper consistence is acquired1 being particularly careful to keep it well stirred all the time2 lastly1 it must be boiled for one minute in a clean saucepan or earthern pipkin4 ,this glue is beautifully white and almost transparent1 for which reason it is well adapted for fancy paper work1 which requires a strong and colorless cement4 ,liquid ,blacking4--,mix a quarter of a pound of ivory-black1 six gills of vinegar1 a tablespoonful of sweet oil1 and two large spoonfuls of molasses4 ,stir the whole well together1 and it will then be fit for use4 ,liquid ,glue4--,dissolve one part of powdered alum1 one hundred and twenty parts of water2 add one hundred and twenty parts of glue1 ten of acetic acid1 and forty of alcohol1 and digest4 ,prepared glue is made by dissolving common glue in warm water1 and then adding acetic acid 7strong vinegar7 to keep it4 ,dissolve one pound of best glue in one and a half pints of water1 and add one pint of vinegar4 ,it is then ready for use4 ,magic ,copying ,paper4--,to make black paper1 lampblack mixed with cold lard2 red paper1 ,venetian red mixed with lard2 blue paper1 ,prussian blue mixed with lard2 green paper1 ,chrome green mixed with lard4 ,the above ingredients to be mixed to the consistency of thick paste1 and to be applied to the paper with a rag4 ,then take a flannel rag1 and rub until all color ceases coming off4 ,cut your sheets four inches wide and six inches long2 put four sheets together1 one of each color1 and sell for twenty-five cents per package4 ,the first cost will not exceed three cents4 ,directions for writing with this paper3 ,lay down your paper upon which you wish to write2 then lay on the copying paper1 and over this lay any scrap of paper you choose2 then take any hard pointed substance and write as you would with a pen4 ,mahogany ,stain4--,break two ounces of dragon's blood in pieces1 and put them in a quart of rectified spirits of wine2 let the bottle stand in a warm place1 and shake it frequently4 ,when dissolved1 it is fit for use1 and will render common wood an excellent imitation of mahogany4 ,marine ,glue4--,dissolve four parts of ,india-rubber in thirty-four parts of coal tar naptha1 aiding the solution with heat and agitation4 ,the solution is then thick as cream1 and it should be added to sixty-four parts of powdered shellac1 which must be heated in the mixture till all is dissolved4 ,while the mixture is hot it is poured on plates of metal1 in sheets like leather4 ,it can be kept in that state1 and when it is required to be used1 it is put into a pot and heated till it is soft1 and then applied with a brush to the surfaces to be joined4 ,two pieces of wood joined with this cement can scarcely be sundered4 ,parchment4--,paper parchment may be produced by immersing paper in a concentratic solution of chloride of zinc4 ,amalgam of ,gold4--,place one part of gold in a small iron saucepan or ladle1 perfectly clean1 then add #h parts of mercury1 and apply a gentle heat1 when the gold will dissolve2 agitate the mixture for one minute1 and pour it out on a clean plate or stone slab4 ,for gilding brass1 copper etc4 ,the metal to be gilded is first rubbed over with a solution of nitrate of mercury1 and then covered with a very thin film of the amalgam4 ,on heat being applied the mercury volatilizes1 leaving the gold behind4 ,a much less proportion of gold is often employed than the above1 where a very thin and cheap gilding is required1 as by increasing the quantity of the mercury1 the precious metal may be extended over a much larger surface4 ,a similar amalgam prepared with silver is used for silvering4 ,amalgam for ,mirrors4--,lead and tin1 each #a oz2 bismuth1 #b oz2 mercury1 #d oz42 melt as before1 and add the mercury4 ,these are used to silver mirrors1 glass globes1 etc41 by warming the glass1 melting the amalgam1 and applying it4 ,annealing ,steel4--#a4 ,for a small quantity4 ,heat the steel to a cherry red in a charcoal fire1 then bury in sawdust1 in an iron box1 covering the sawdust with ashes4 ,let stay until cold4--#b4 ,for a larger quantity1 and when it is required to be very soft4 ,pack the steel with cast iron 7lathe or planer7 chips in an iron box1 as follows3 ,having at least or inch in depth of chips in the bottom of the box1 put in a layer of steel1 then more chips to fill spaces between the steel1 and also the or inch space between the sides of box and steel1 then more steel2 and lastly1 at least #a inch in depth of chips1 well rammed down on top of steel4 ,heat to and keep at a red heat for from two to four hours4 ,do not disturb the box until cold4 ,to make ,bell ,metal4--#a4 ,melt together under powdered charcoal1 #ajj parts of pure copper1 with #bj parts of tin1 and unite the two metals by frequently stirring the mass4 ,product very fine4--#b4 ,copper #c parts2 tin #a part2 as above4 ,some of the finest church bells in the world have this composition4--#c4 ,copper #b parts3 tin #a part2 as above4--#d4 ,copper #gb parts2 tin #bf parts2 iron #a parts4 ,the bells of small clocks or pendules are made of this alloy in ,paris4 ,brass to ,make4 #a4 ,fine ,brass4--#b parts of copper to #a part of zinc4 ,this is nearly one equivalent each of copper and zinc1 if the equivalent of the former metal be taken at #fc-b2 or #b equivalents of copper to #a equivalent of zine1 if it be taken with ,liebig and ,berzelius1 at #ca-f4 #b4 ,copper #d parts1 zinc #a part4 ,an excellent and very useful brass4 ,cleansing ,solution for ,brass4--,put together two ounces sulphuric acid1 an ounce and a half nitric acid1 one dram saltpetre and two ounces rain water4 ,let stand for a few hours1 and apply by passing the article in and out quickly1 and then washing off thoroughly with clean rain water4 ,old1 discolored brass chains treated in this way will look equally as well as when new4 ,the usual method of drying as in sawdust4 ,to ,cover ,brass with beautiful ,luster ,colors4--,one ounce of cream of tartar is dissolved in one quart of hot water1 to which is added half an ounce of tin salt 7protochloride of tin7 dissolved in four ounces of cold water4 ,the whole is then heated to boiling1 the clear solution decanted from a trifling precipitate1 and poured under continual stirring into a solution of three ounces hyposulphite of soda in one-half a pint of water1 whereupon it is again heated to boiling1 and filtered from the separated sulphur4 ,this solution produces on brass the various luster-colors1 depending on the length of time during which the articles are allowed to remain in it4 ,the colors at first will be light to dark1 gold yellow1 passing through all the tints of red to an irridescent brown4 ,a similar series of colors is produced by sulphide of copper and lead1 which1 however1 are not remarkable for their stability2 whether this defect will be obviated by the use of the tin solution1 experience and time alone can show4 ,bronzing ,gun-,barrels4--,the so-called butter of zinc used for bronzing gun-barrels is made by dissolving zinc in hydrochloric acid till no more free acid is left2 which is secured by placing zinc in the acid until it ceases to be dissolved4 ,the liquid is then evaporated until a drop taken out and placed on a piece of glass solidifies in cooling1 when it is mixed with #b parts of olive oil for every three parts of the liquid4 ,the barrels must be cleansed and warmed before applying the so-called butter1 which put on with a piece of linen rag4 ,bronzing ,fluid4--,for brown3 ,iron filings1 or scales1 #a lb42 arsenic1 #a oz42 hydrochloric acid1 #a lb42 metallic zinc1 #a oz4 ,the article to be bronzed is to be dipped in this solution till the desired effect be produced4 ,bronze1 ,green4--,acetic acid1 diluted1 #d lbs2 green veriter1 #b oz42 muriate of ammonia1 #a oz42 common salt1 #b oz42 alum1 oz42 ,french berries1 lb42 boil them together till the berries have yielded their color1 and strain4 ,olive bronze1 for brass or copper4--,nitric acid1 #a oz42 hydrochloric acid1 #b oz42 titanium or palladium1 as much as will dissolve1 and add three pints of distilled water4 ,to ,soften ,cast-,iron1 for ,drilling4--,heat to a cherry red1 having it lie level in the fire1 then with a pair of cold tongs put on a piece of brimstone1 a little less in size than you wish the hole to be when drilled1 and it softens entirely through the piece2 let it lie in the fire until a little cool1 when it is ready to drill4 ,to ,weld ,cast-,iron4--,take of good clear white sand1 three parts2 refined solton1 one part2 fosterine1 one part2 rock-salt1 one part2 mix all together4 ,take #b pieces of cast-iron1 heat them in a moderate charcoal-fire1 occasionally taking them out while heating1 and dipping them into the composition1 until they are of a proper heat to weld2 then at once lay them on the anvil1 and gently hammer them together1 and1 if done carefully by one who understands welding iron1 you will have them nicely welded together4 ,one man prefers heating the metal1 then cooling it in the water of common beans1 and heat it again for welding4 ,to recut old ,files and ,rasps4--,dissolve #d oz4 of saleratus in #a quart of water1 and boil the files in it for half an hour2 then remove1 wash and dry them4 ,now have ready1 in a glass or stoneware vessel1 #a quart of rain water1 into which you have slowly added #d oz4 of best sulphuric acid1 and keep the proportions for any amount used4 ,immerse the files in this preparation for from six to twelve hours1 according to fineness or coarseness of the files2 then remove1 wash them clean1 dry quickly1 and put a little sweet oil on them to cover the surface4 ,if the files are coarse1 they will need to remain in about twelve hours1 but for fine files six to eight hours is sufficient4 ,this plan is applicable to blacksmiths'1 gunsmiths'1 tinners'1 coppersmiths' and machinists' files4 ,copper and tin workers will only require a short time to take the articles out of their files1 as the soft metals with which they become filled are soon dissolved4 ,blacksmiths' and saw-mill files require full time4 ,files may be recut three times by this process4 ,the liquid may be used at different times if required4 ,keep away from children1 as it is poisonous4 ,twist1 ,browning for ,gun-,barrels4--,take spirits of nitre oz42 tincture of steel1 oz43 7if the tincture of steel cannot be obtained1 the unmedicated tincture of iron may be used1 but it is not so good7 black brimstone1 oz42 blue vitriol1 oz42 corrosive sublimate1 oz42 nitric acid1 #a dr4 or #fj drops2 copperas1 oz42 mix with #a pts4 of rain water1 keep corked1 also1 as the other1 and the process of applying is also the same4 ,gun ,metal4--#a4 ,melt together #aab lbs4 of ,bristol brass1 #ad lbs4 of spelter1 and #g lbs4 of block tin4--#b4 ,melt together #i parts of copper and #a part of tin2 the above compounds are those used in the manufacture of small and great brass guns1 swivels1 etc4 ,chinese ,method of ,mending ,holes in ,iron4--,the ,chinese mend holes in cast-iron vessels as follows3 ,they melt a small quantity of iron in a crucible the size of a thimble1 and pour the molten metal on a piece of felt covered with wood-ashes4 ,this is pressed inside the vessel against the hole1 and as it exudes on the other side it is struck by a small roll of felt covered with ashes4 ,the new iron then adheres to the old4 ,common ,pewter4--,melt in a crucible #g lbs4 of tin1 and when fused throw in #a lb4 of lead1 #f oz4 of copper and #b oz4 of zinc4 ,this combination of metal will form an alloy of great durability and tenacity2 also of considerable luster4 ,best ,pewter4--,the best sort of pewter consists of #ajj parts of tin1 and #ag of regulus of antimony4 ,hard ,pewter4--,melt together #ab lbs4 of tin1 #a lb4 of regulus of antimony1 and #d oz4 of copper4 ,to ,mend ,broken ,saws4--,pure silver1 #ai parts3 pure copper1 #a part3 pure brass1 #b parts2 all are to be filed into powder and intimately mixed4 ,place the saw level upon the anvil1 the broken edges in close contact1 and hold them so3 now put a small line of the mixture along the seam1 covering it with a large bulk of powdered charcoal2 now with a spirit lamp and a jeweler's blow-pipe1 hold the coal-dust in place1 and blow sufficient to melt the solder mixture3 then with a hammer set the joint smooth1 if not already so1 and file away any superfluous solder2 and you will be surprised at its strength4 ,solder1 to ,adhere to ,brass or ,copper4--,prepare a soldering solution in this way3 ,pour a small quantity of muriatic acid on some zinc filings1 so as to completely cover the zinc4 ,let it stand about an hour1 and then pour off the acid1 to which add twice its amount of water4 ,by first wetting the brass or copper with this preparation1 the solder will readily adhere4 ,common ,solder4--,put into a crucible #b lbs4 of lead1 and when melted throw in #a lb4 of tin4 ,this alloy is that generally known by the name of solder4 ,when heated by a hot iron and applied to tinned iron with powdered rosin1 it acts as a cement or solder4 ,tempering ,steel4--,for tempering many kinds of tools1 the steel is first hardened by heating it to a cherry red1 and plunging it into cold water4 ,afterward the temper is drawn by moderately heating the steel again4 ,different degrees of hardness are required for different purposes1 and the degree of heat for each of these1 with the corresponding color1 will be found in the annexed table3 ,very pale straw color1 #dcj--the temper required for lancets4 ,a shade of darker yellow1 #dej--;for razors and surgical instruments4 ,darker straw-yellow1 #dgj--;for penknives4 ,still darker yellow1 #dij--;chisels for cutting iron4 ,a brown yellow1 #ejj--;axes and plane-irons4 ,yellow1 slightly tinged with purple1 #ebj--table-knives and watch-springs4 ,tempering ,liquid4--#a4 ,to #f quarts of soft water put in corrosive sublimate1 #a oz42 common salt1 #b handfuls2 when dissolved it is ready for use4 ,the first gives toughness to the steel1 while the latter gives the hardness4 ,be careful with this preparation1 as it is a dangerous poison4--#b4 ,salt1 teacup2 saltpetre1 oz42 alum1 pulverized1 #a tea-spoon2 soft water1 #a gallon2 never heat over a cherry red1 nor draw any temper4--#c4 ,saltpetre1 sal-ammoniac1 and alum1 of each #b oz42 salt1 #a lbs42 water1 #c gallons1 and draw no temper4--#d4 ,saltpetre and alum1 each #b oz42 sal-ammoniac1 oz42 salt1 #a lbs42 soft water1 #b gallons4 ,heat to a cherry red1 and plunge in1 drawing no temper4 ,bayberry1 or ,myrtle ,soap4--,dissolve two and a quarter pounds of white potash in five quarts of water1 then mix it with ten pounds of myrtle wax1 or bayberry tallow4 ,boil the whole over a slow fire till it turns to soap1 then add a teacup of cold water2 let it boil ten minutes longer2 at the end of that time turn it into tin molds or pans1 and let them remain a week or ten days to dry2 then turn them out of the molds4 ,if you wish to have the soap scented1 stir into it an essential oil that has an agreeable smell1 just before you turn it into the molds4 ,this kind of soap is excellent for shaving1 and for chapped hands3 it is also good for eruptions on the face4 ,it will be fit for use in the course of three or four weeks after it is made1 but it is better for being kept ten or twelve months4 ,chemical ,soap1 7for taking ,oil1 ,grease1 etc41 from ,cloth74--,take five pounds castile soap1 cut fine2 one pint alcohol2 one pint soft water2 two ounces aquafortis2 one and a half ounces lampblack2 two ounces of saltpetre2 three ounces potash2 one ounce of camphor2 and four ounces of cinnamon1 in powder4 ,first dissolve the soap1 potash and saltpetre1 by boiling2 then add all the other articles1 and continue to stir until it cools2 then pour into a box and let it stand twenty-four hours and cut into cakes4 ,cold ,soap4--,mix twenty-six pounds of melted and strained grease with four pailfuls of ley1 made of twenty pounds of white potash4 ,let the whole stand in the sun1 stirring it frequently4 ,in the course of the week1 fill the barrel with weak ley4 ,genuine ,erasive ,soap4--,two pounds of good castile soap2 half a pound of carbonate of potash2 dissolve in half a pint of hot water4 ,cut the soap in thin slices1 and boil the soap with the potash until it is thick enough to mould in cakes2 also add alcohol1 half an ounce2 camphor1 half an ounce2 hartshorn1 half an ounce2 color with half an ounce of pulverized charcoal4 ,hard ,white ,soap4--,to fifteen pounds of lard or suet1 made boiling hot1 add slowly six gallons of hot ley1 or solution of potash1 that will bear up an egg high enough to leave a piece big as a shilling bare4 ,take out a little1 and cool it4 ,if no grease rise it is done4 ,if any grease appears1 add ley1 and boil till no grease rises4 ,add three quarts of fine salt1 and boil up again4 ,if this does not harden well on cooling1 add more salt4 ,if it is to be perfumed1 melt it next day1 add the perfume1 and run it in molds or cut in cakes4 ,labor-,saving ,soap4--,take two pounds of sal-soda1 two pounds of yellow bar soap1 and ten quarts of water4 ,cut the soap in thin slices1 and boil together for two hours2 strain1 and it will be fit for use4 ,put the clothes in soak the night before you wash1 and to every pail of water in which you boil them1 add a pound of soap4 ,they will need no rubbing2 merely rinse them out1 and they will be perfectly clean and white4 ,to ,make ,good ,soap4--,to make matchless soap1 take one gallon of soft soap1 to which add a gill of common salt1 and boil an hour4 ,when cold1 separate the ley from the crude4 ,add to the crude two pounds of sal-soda1 and boil in two gallons of soft water till dissolved4 ,if you wish it better1 slice two pounds of common bar soap and dissolve in the above4 ,if the soft soap makes more than three pounds of crude1 add in proportion to the sal-soda and water4 ,to ,make ,hard ,soap from ,soft4--,take seven pounds of good soft soap2 four pounds sal-soda2 two ounces borax2 one ounce hartshorn2 half a pound of resin2 to be dissolved in twenty-two quarts of water1 and boiled about twenty minutes4 ,whale ,oil ,soap 7for the destruction of ,insects47--,render common ley caustic1 by boiling it at full strength on quicklime2 then take the ley and boil it with as much whale oil foot as it will saponify 7change to soap71 pour off into molds1 and1 when cold1 it is tolerably hard4 ,whale oil foot is the sediment produced in refining whale oil1 and is worth two dollars per barrel4 ,soluble ,glass4--,mix ten parts of carbonate of potash1 fifteen parts of powdered quartz1 and one pound of charcoal4 ,fuse well together4 ,the mass is soluble in four or five parts of boiling water1 and the filtered solution1 evaporated to dryness1 yields a transparent glass1 permanent in the air4 ,to ,make ,eggs of ,pharaoh's ,serpents4--,take mercury and dissolve it in moderately diluted nitric acid by means of heat1 taking care1 however1 that there be always an excess of metallic mercury remaining2 decant the solution and pour it into a solution of sulpho-cyanide of ammonium or potassium1 which may be bought at a good drug store1 or of a dealer in chemicals4 ,equal weights of both will answer4 ,a precipitate will fall to the bottom of the beaker or jar1 which is to be collected on a filter and washed two or three times with water1 when it is put in a warm place to dry4 ,take for every pound of this material one ounce of gum tragacanth which has been soaked in hot water4 ,when the gum is completely softened it is to be transferred to a mortar1 and the pulverized and dried precipitate gradually mixed with it by means of a little water1 so as to present a somewhat dry pill mass1 from which by hand pellets of the desired size are formed1 put on a piece of glass1 and dried again2 they are then ready for use4 ,tracing ,paper4--,in order to prepare a beautiful transparent1 colorless paper1 it is best to employ the varnish formed with ,demarara resin in the following way3 ,the sheets intended for this purpose are laid flat on each other1 and the varnish spread over the uppermost sheet with a brush1 until the paper appears perfectly colorless1 without1 however1 the liquid thereon being visible4 ,the first sheet is then removed1 hung up for drying1 and the second treated in the same manner4 ,after being dried1 this paper is capable of being written on1 either with chalk or pencil1 or steel pens4 ,it preserves its colorless transparency without becoming yellow1 as is frequently the case with that prepared in any other way4 ,unsurpassable ,blacking4--,put one gallon of vinegar into a stone jug1 and one pound of ivory-black well pulverized1 half a pound of loaf sugar1 half an ounce of oil of vitriol1 and seven ounces of sweet oil4 ,incorporate the whole by stirring4 #b4 ,take twelve ounces each of ivory-black and molasses2 spermaceti oil1 four ounces2 and white wine vinegar1 two quarts4 ,mix thoroughly4 ,this contains no vitriol1 and therefore will not injure the leather4 ,the trouble of making it is very little1 and it would be well to prepare it for one's self1 were it only to be assured that it is not injurious4 ,varnish for ,iron ,work4--,to make a good black varnish for iron work1 take eight pounds of asphaltum and fuse it in an iron kettle2 then add five gallons of boiled linseed oil1 one pound of litharge1 half a pound of sulphate of zinc 7add these slowly1 or it will fume over71 and boil them for about three hours4 ,now add one and a half pounds of dark gum amber1 and boil for two hours longer1 or until the mass will become quite thick when cool1 after which it should be thinned with turpentine to due consistency4 ,,the ,,toilet1 ,,perfumery1 ,,etc4 ,hair ,restorers and ,invigorators4--,there are hundreds2 ,lyon's1 ,wood's1 ,barry's1 ,bogle's1 ,jayne's1 ,storr's1 ,baker's1 ,driscol's1 ,phalon's1 ,haskel's1 ,allen's1 ,spaulding's1 etc4 ,but1 though all under different names1 are similar in principle1 being vegetable oils dissolved in alcohol1 with the addition of spirit of soap1 and an astringent material1 such as tincture of catechu1 or infusion of bark4 ,the best is to dissolve one ounce of castor oil in one quart of #ie alcohol1 and add one ounce of tincture of cantharides1 two ounces of tincture of catechu1 two ounces of lemon juice1 two ounces of tincture of cinchona2 and to scent it1 add oil of cinnamon1 or oil of rosemary1 or both4 ,to ,make the ,hair ,soft and ,glossy4--,put one ounce of castor oil in one pint of bay rum or alcohol1 and color it with a little of the tincture of alkanet root4 ,apply a little every morning4 ,instantaneous ,hair ,dye4--,take one drachm of nitrate of silver1 and add to it just sufficient rain water to dissolve it1 and no more2 then take strong spirit of ammonia1 and gradually pour on the solution of silver1 until it becomes as clear as water1 7the addition of the ammonia at first makes it brown72 then wrap round the bottle two or three covers of blue paper1 to exclude the light--otherwise it will spoil4 ,having made this1 obtain two drachms of gallic acid2 put this into another bottle which will contain one-half pint2 pour upon it hot water1 and let it stand until cold--when it is fit for use4 ,directions to ,dye the ,hair4--,first wash the head1 beard1 or moustaches with soap and water2 afterwards with clean water4 ,dry1 and apply the gallic acid solution1 with a clean brush4 ,when it is almost dry1 take a small tooth comb1 and with a fine brush1 put on the teeth of the comb a little of the silver solution1 and comb it through the hair1 when it will become a brilliant jet black4 ,wait a few hours2 then wash the head again with clean water4 ,if you want to make a brown dye1 add double or treble the quantity of water to the silver solution1 and you can obtain any shade of color you choose4 ,to ,prevent ,gray ,hair4--,when the hair begins to change color1 the use of the following pomade has a beneficial effect in preventing the disease extending1 and has the character of even restoring the color of the hair in many instances3 ,lard1 #d ounces3 spermaceti1 #d drachms3 oxide of bismuth1 #d drachms4 ,melt the lard and spermaceti together1 and when getting cold stir in the bismuth2 to this can be added any kind of perfume1 according to choice4 ,it should be used whenever the hair requires dressing4 ,it must not be imagined that any good effect speedily results2 it is1 in general1 a long time taking place1 the change being very gradual4 ,liquid ,rouge for the ,complexion4--,four ounces of alcohol1 two ounces of water1 twenty grains of carmine2 twenty grains of ammonia1 six grains of oxalic acid1 six grains of alum--mix4 ,vinegar ,rouge4--,cochineal1 three drachms2 carmine lake1 three drachms2 alcohol1 six drachms2 mix1 and then put into one pint of vinegar1 perfumed with lavender2 let it stand a fortnight1 then strain for use4 ,pearl ,powder for ,complexion4--,take white bismuth1 one pound2 starch powder1 one ounce2 orris powder1 one ounce4 ,mix and sift through lawn4 ,add a drop of otto of roses or neroli4 ,pearl ,water for the ,complexion4--,castile soap1 one pound2 water1 one gallon4 ,dissolve1 then add alcohol1 one quart2 oil of rosemary and oil of lavender1 each two drachms4 ,mix well4 ,complexion ,pomatum4--,mutton grease1 one pound2 oxide of bismuth1 four ounces2 powdered ,french chalk1 two ounces2 mix4 ,feuchtwanger's ,tooth ,paste4--,powdered myrrh1 two ounces2 burnt alum1 one ounce2 cream tartar1 one ounce2 cuttlefish bone1 four ounces3 drop lake1 two ounces2 honey1 half a gallon2 mix4 ,spanish ,vermilion for the ,toilette4--,take an alkine solution of bastard saffron1 and precipitate the color with lemon juice2 mix the precipitate with a sufficient quantity of finely powdered ,french chalk and lemon juice1 then add a little perfume4 ,fine ,tooth ,powder4--,powdered orris root1 one ounce2 peruvian bark1 one ounce2 prepared chalk1 one ounce2 myrrh1 one-half ounce4 ,to ,make ,brown ,teeth ,white4--,apply carefully over the teeth1 a stick dipped in strong acetic or nitric acid1 and immediately wash out the mouth with cold water4 ,to make the teeth even1 if irregular1 draw a piece of fine cord betwixt them4 ,superior ,cologne ,water4--,alcohol1 one gallon3 add oil of cloves1 lemon1 nutmeg and bergamot1 each one drachm2 oil neroli1 three and a half drachms2 seven drops of oils of rosemary1 lavender and cassia2 half a pint of spirits of nitre2 half a pint of elder-flower water4 ,let it stand a day or two1 then take a cullender and at the bottom lay a piece of white cloth1 and fill it up1 one-fourth of white sand1 and filter through it4 ,smelling ,salts4--,super carbonate of ammonia1 eight parts2 put it in coarse powder into a bottle1 and pour out lavender oil one part4 ,oil of ,roses--for the ,hair4--,olive oil1 two pints3 otto of roses1 one drachm2 oil of rosemary1 one drachm2 mix4 ,it may be colored by steeping a little alkanet root in the oil 7by heat7 before scenting it4 ,arnica ,hair ,wash4--,when the hair is falling off and becoming thin1 from the too frequent use of castor1 ,macassar oils1 c41 or when premature baldness arises from illness1 the arnica hair wash will be found of great service in arresting the mischief4 ,it is thus prepared3 take elder water1 half a pint2 sherry wine1 half a pint2 tincture of arnica1 half an ounce2 alcoholic ammonia1 #a drachm--if this last named ingredient is old1 and has lost its strength1 then two drachms instead of one may be employed4 ,the whole of these are to be mixed in a lotion bottle1 and applied every night to the head with a sponge4 ,wash the head with warm water twice a week4 ,soft brushes only must be used during the growth of the young hair4 ,ammoniacal ,pomatum for ,promoting the ,growth of ,hair4--,take almond oil1 quarter of a pound2 white wax1 half an ounce2 clarified lard1 three ounces2 liquid ammonia1 a quarter fluid ounce2 otto of lavender1 and cloves1 of each one drachm4 ,place the oil1 wax and lard in a jar1 which set in boiling water2 when the wax is melted1 allow the grease to cool till nearly ready to set1 then stir in the ammonia and the perfume1 and put into small jars for use4 ,never use a hard brush1 nor comb the hair too much4 ,apply the pomade at night only4 ,bandoline for the ,hair4--,this mixture is best made a little at a time4 ,pour a tablespoonful of boiling water on a dozen quince seeds1 and repeat when fresh is required4 ,artificial ,bear's ,grease4--,bear's grease is imitated by a mixture of prepared veal suet and beef marrow4 ,it may be scented at pleasure4 ,the following are some of the best compounds sold by that name3 #a4 ,prepared suets1 #c ounces2 lard1 #a ounce2 olive oil1 #a ounce2 oil of cloves1 #aj drops2 compound tincture of benzoin1 #a drachm4 ,mix4 #b4 ,lard1 #a pound2 solution of carbonate of potash1 #b ounces4 ,mix4 #c4 ,olive oil1 #c pints2 white wax1 #c ounces2 spermaceti1 #a ounce2 scent with oil of roses and oil of bitter almonds4 ,bears' ,oil4--,the best description of lard oil1 properly perfumed1 is far preferable to any other kind of oil4 ,cosmetic ,soap1 for ,washing the ,hands4--,take a pound of castile soap1 or any other nice old soap2 scrape it fine2 put it on the fire with a little water1 stir it to a smooth paste2 turn it into a bowl2 or any kind of essence2 beat it with a silver spoon till well mixed2 thicken it with ,indian meal1 and keep it in small pots1 closely covered2 exposure to the air will harden it4 ,cosmetic ,wash for the ,hair4--,red wine1 one pound2 salt1 one drachm2 sulphate of iron1 two drachms2 boil for a few minutes1 add common verdigris1 one drachm2 leave it on the fire two minutes2 withdraw it1 and add two drachms of powdered nutgall4 ,rub the hair with the liquid1 in a few minutes dry it with a warm cloth1 and afterwards wash with water4 ,to ,remove ,dandruff4--,take a thimbleful of powdered refined borax1 let it dissolve in a teacupful of water1 first brush the head well1 then wet a brush and apply it to the head4 ,do this every day for a week1 and twice a week for a few times1 and you will effectually remove the dandruff4 ,to ,make the ,complexion ,fair4--,take emulsion of bitter almonds1 one pint2 oxymuriate of quicksilver1 two and a half grains2 sal ammonia1 one drachm4 ,use moderately for pimples1 freckles1 tanned complexions4 ,eau de ,cologne--,cologne ,water4--,oil of lavender1 oil of bergamot1 oil of lemon1 oil of neroli1 each one ounce2 oil of cinnamon1 half an ounce2 spirit of rosemary1 fifteen ounces2 highly rectified spirits1 eight pints4 ,let them stand fourteen days2 then distil in a water bath4 #b4 ,essential oils of bergamot1 lemon1 neroli1 orange-peel and rosemary1 each twelve drops2 cardamon seeds1 one drachm1 rectified spirits1 one pint4 ,it improves by age4 ,eau de ,rosieres4--,spirits of roses1 #d pints2 spirits of jessamine1 one pint2 spirits of orange flowers1 one pint2 spirits of cucumber1 two and a quarter pints2 spirits of celery seed1 two and a quarter pints2 spirits of angelica root1 two and three quarter pints2 tincture of benzoin1 three quarters of a pint2 balsam of ,mecca1 a few drops4 ,eau de ,violettes4--,macerate five ounces of fine orris root in a quart of rectified spirits1 for some days1 and filter4 ,esprit de ,bouquet4--,oil of lavender1 oil of cloves and oil of bergamot1 each two drachms2 otto of rose1 and oil of cinnamon1 each1 twenty drops2 essence of musk1 one drachm2 rectified spirits1 one pint4 ,mix4 ,essence of ,ambergris4--,spirits of wine1 half a pint2 ambergris1 #bd grains4 ,let it stand for three days in a warm place1 and filter4 ,essence of ,bergamot4--,spirits of wine1 half a pint2 bergamot-peel1 four ounces3 as above4 ,essence of ,cedrat4--,essence of bergamot1 one ounce2 essence of neroli1 two drachms4 ,essence of ,cloves4--,spirits of wine1 half a pint2 bruised cloves1 one ounce4 ,essence for the ,headache4--,spirits of wine1 two pounds2 roche alum1 in fine powder1 two ounces2 camphor1 four ounces2 essence of lemon1 half an ounce2 strong water of ammonia1 four ounces4 ,stop the bottle close1 and shake it daily1 for three or four days4 ,essence of ,lavender4--,essential oil of lavender1 three and a half ounces2 rectified spirits1 two quarts2 rose water1 half a pint2 tincture of orris1 half a pint4 ,essence of ,lemon4--,spirits of wine1 half a pint2 fresh lemon-peel1 four ounces4 ,essence of ,musk4--,take one pint proof spirit1 and add two drachms musk4 ,let it stand a fortnight1 with frequent agitation4 ,essence of ,neroli4--,spirits of wine1 half a pint2 orange-peel1 cut small1 three ounces2 orris root in powder1 one drachm2 musk1 two grains4 ,essence for ,smelling ,bottles4--,oil of lavender and essence of bergamot1 each one drachm2 oil of orange-peel1 eight drops2 oil of cinnamon1 four drops2 oil of neroli1 two drops2 alcohol and strongest water of ammonia1 each two ounces4 ,essence of ,verbena ,leaf4--,take rectified spirits of wine1 half a pint2 otto of verbena1 half a drachm2 otto of bergamot1 one drachm2 tincture of tolu1 quarter of an ounce4 ,mix them together1 and it is ready for use4 ,this sweet scent does not stain the handkerchief and is very economical4 ,essence of ,violets4--,spirits of wine1 half a pint2 orris root1 one ounce4 ,other essences in the same manner4 ,eye ,water4--,take one pint of rose water1 and add one teaspoonful each of spirits of camphor and laudanum4 ,mix and bottle4 ,to be shaken and applied to the eyes as often as necessary4 ,perfectly harmless4 ,honey ,water4--,rectified spirits1 eight pints2 oil of cloves1 oil of lavender1 oil of bergamot1 each half an ounce2 musk1 eight grains2 yellow sandus shavings1 four ounces2 digest for eight days and add two pints each of orange flower and rose water4 ,lavender ,water4--,oil of lavender1 four ounces2 spirit1 three quarts2 rose water1 one pint4 ,mix and filter4 ,lisbon ,water4--,to rectified spirit1 one gallon1 add essential oils of orange-peel and lemon-peel1 of each three ounces1 and otto of roses1 one quarter of an ounce4 ,odoriferous ,lavender ,water4--,rectified spirit1 five gallons2 essential oil of lavender1 twenty ounces2 oil of bergamot1 five ounces2 essence of ambergris1 half an ounce4 #b4 ,oil of lavender1 three drachms2 oil of bergamot1 twenty drops2 nerolic1 six drops2 otto of roses1 six drops2 essence of cedrat1 eight drops2 essence of musk1 twenty drops2 rectified spirit1 twenty-eight fluid ounces2 distilled water1 four ounces4 ,queen of ,hungary's ,water4--,spirit of rosemary1 four pints2 orange flower water1 one quarter of a pint2 essence of neroli1 four drops4 ,,face ,,paints4 ,almond ,bloom4--,boil one ounce of ,brazil dust in three pints of distilled water1 and strain2 add six drachms of isinglass1 #b drachms of cochineal1 one ounce of alum1 and eight drachms of borax2 boil again and strain through a fine cloth4 ,fine ,carmine4--7prepared from cochineal7 is used alone1 or deduced with starch1 c4 ,and also the coloring matter of safflower and other vegetable colors1 in the form of pink saucers1 c4 ,face ,powder4--,starch1 one pound2 oxide of bismuth1 four ounces4 ,face ,whites4--,french chalk is one of the most innocent2 finely powdered4 ,white starch is also used4 ,rouge4--,mix vermillion with enough gum tragacanth dissolved in water to form a thin paste2 add a few drops of almond oil1 place the mixture in rouge pots1 and dry by a very gentle heat4 ,turkish ,rouge4--,take half pint alcohol and one ounce of alkanet2 macerate ten days and pour off the liquid1 which should be bottled4 ,this is the simplest and one of the best articles of the kind4 ,caution4--,white lead1 and all cosmetic powders containing it should never be applied to the skin1 as it is the most dangerous article that could be used4 ,mouth ,pastiles1 for ,perfuming the ,breath4--,extract of licorice1 three ounces2 oil of cloves1 one and a half drachms2 oil of cinnamon1 fifteen drops4 ,mix1 and divide into one-grain pills1 and silver them4 #b4 ,catechu1 seven drachms2 orris powder1 forty grains2 sugar1 three ounces2 oil of rosemary1 7or of clove1 peppermint1 or cinnamon17 four drops4 ,mix1 and roll flat on an oiled marble slab1 and cut into very small lozenges4 ,oil for the ,hair4--,a very excellent ready-made oil for the hair which answers all common purposes1 is made by mixing one part brandy with three parts of sweet oil4 ,add any scent you prefer4 ,oil of ,roses4--,fine olive oil1 one pint2 otto of roses1 sixteen drops4 ,if required red1 color with alkanet root1 and strain before adding the otto4 ,for common sale essence of bergamot or of lemon is often substituted1 wholly or in part1 for the expensive otto4 ,,hunters' ,,and ,,trappers' ,,secrets4 ,the following secret applies to all animals1 as every animal is attracted by the peculiar odor in a greater or less degree2 but it is best adapted to land animals1 such as ,foxes1 ,minks1 ,sables1 ,martins1 ,wolves1 ,bears1 ,wild ,cats1 c41 c4 ,take one half pound strained honey1 one quarter drachm musk1 three drachms oil of lavender1 and four pounds of tallow1 mix the whole thoroughly together1 and make it into forty pills1 or balls1 and place one of these pills under the pan of each trap when setting it4 ,the above preparation will most wonderfully attract all kinds of animals1 and trappers and others who use it will be sure of success4 ,to ,catch ,foxes4--,take oil of amber1 and beaver's oil1 each equal parts1 and rub them over the trap before setting it4 ,set in the usual way4 ,to ,catch ,mink4--,take oil of amber1 and beaver's oil1 and rub over the trap4 ,bait with fish or birds4 ,to ,catch ,muskrat4--,in the female muskrat near the vagina is a small bag which holds from #cj to #dj drops4 ,now all the trapper has to do1 is to procure a few female muskrats and squeeze the contents of a bag into a vial4 ,now1 when in quest of muskrats1 sprinkle a few drops of the liquid on the bushes over and around the trap4 ,this will attract the male muskrats in large numbers1 and if the traps are properly arranged1 large numbers of them may be taken4 ,in trapping ,muskrats1 steel traps should be used1 and they should be set in the paths and runs of the animal1 where they come upon the banks1 and in every case the trap should be set under the water1 and carefully concealed2 and care should be taken that it has sufficient length of chain to enable the animals to reach the water after being caught1 otherwise they are liable to escape by tearing or gnawing off their legs4 ,to ,catch ,beaver4--,in trapping for beaver1 set the trap at the edge of the water or dam1 at the point where the animals pass from deep to shoal water1 and always beneath the surface1 and fasten it by means of a stout chain to a picket driven in the bank1 or to a bush or tree4 ,a flat stick should be made fast to the trap by a cord a few feet long1 which1 if the animal chanced to carry away the trap1 would float on the water and point out its position4 ,the trap should then be baited with the following preparation1 called ,the ,beaver ,medicine4 ,this is prepared from a substance called castor1 and is obtained from the glandulous pouches of the male animal4 ,the contents of five or six of these castor bags are mixed with a nutmeg1 twelve or fifteen cloves and thirty grains of cinnamon in fine powder1 and the whole well stirred together with as much whiskey as will give it the consistency of mixed mustard4 ,this preparation must be left closely corked up1 and in four or five days the odor becomes powerful2 and this medicine smeared upon the bits of wood1 c41 with which the traps are baited1 will attract the beaver from a great distance1 and wishing to make a close inspection1 the animal puts its legs into the trap and is caught4 ,the same caution in regard to length of chain should be observed for ,beaver1 as for ,otters1 ,muskrats1 c41 for unless they can reach the water they are liable to get out of the trap and escape4 ,chinese ,art of ,catching ,fish4--,take ,cocculus ,indicus1 pulverize and mix with dough1 then scatter it broadcast over the water1 as you would sow seed4 ,the fish will seize it with great avidity1 and will instantly become so intoxicated that they will turn belly up on top of the water1 by dozens1 hundreds1 or thousands1 as the case may be4 ,all that you now have to do1 is to have a boat1 or other convenience to gather them up1 and as you gather put them in a tub of clean water and presently they will be as lively and healthy as ever4 ,this means of taking fish1 and the manner of doing it1 has1 heretofore1 been known to but few4 ,the value of such knowledge admits of no question4 ,this manner of taking fish does not injure the flesh in the least4 ,secret ,art of ,catching fish4--,put the oil of rhodium on the bait1 when fishing with the hook1 and you will always succeed4 ,to ,catch ,fish4--,take the juice of smallage or lovage1 and mix with any kind of bait4 ,as long as there remain any kind of fish within many yards of your hook1 you will find yourself busy pulling them out4 ,to ,catch ,abundance of ,eels1 ,fish1 c4--,get over the water after dark1 with a light and a dead fish that has been smeared with the juice of stinking glawdin--the fish will gather round you in large quantities1 and can easily be scooped up4 ,,the ,,fine ,,arts ,,and ,,sciences4 ,to ,transfer ,engravings to ,plaster ,casts4--,cover the plate with ink1 polish its surface in the usual way1 then put a wall of paper round2 then pour on it some fine paste made with plaster of ,paris4 ,jerk it to drive out the air bubbles1 and let it stand one hour1 when you have a fine impression4 ,the ,new and ,beautiful ,art of ,transferring on to ,glass4--,colored or plain ,engravings1 ,photographs1 ,lithographs1 ,water ,colors1 ,oil ,colors1 ,crayons1 ,steel ,plates1 ,newspaper ,cuts1 ,mezzotinto1 ,pencil1 ,writing1 ,show ,cards1 ,labels1--or in fact anything4 ,directions4--,take glass that is perfectly clear--window glass will answer--clean it thoroughly2 then varnish it1 taking care to have it perfectly smooth2 place it where it will be entirely free from dust2 let it stand over night2 then take your engraving1 lay it in clear water until it is wet through 7say ten or fifteen minutes71 then lay it upon a newspaper1 that the moisture may dry from the surface1 and still keep the other side damp4 ,immediately varnish your glass the second time1 then place your engraving on it1 pressing it down firmly1 so as to exclude every particle of air2 next rub the paper from the back1 until it is of uniform thickness--so thin that you can see through it1 then varnish it the third time1 and let it dry4 ,materials ,used for the ,above ,art4--,take two ounces balsam of fir1 to one ounce of spirits of turpentine2 apply with a camel's hair brush4 ,to ,make ,wax ,flowers4--,the following articles will be required to commence wax work3 #b lbs4 white wax1 lb4 hair wire1 #a bottle carmine1 #a ultramarine blue1 #a bottle chrome yellow1 #b bottles chrome green1 ,no4 #a2 #b bottles chrome green1 ,no4 #b2 #a bottle rose pink1 #a bottle royal purple1 #a bottle scarlet powder1 #a bottle balsam fir1 #b dozen sheets white wax4 ,this will do to begin with4 ,now have a clean tin dish and pour therein a quart or two of water2 then put in about #a lb4 of the white wax and let it boil2 when cool enough1 so the bubbles will not form on top1 it is ready to sheet1 which is done as follows3--,take half of a window pane1 #gi1 and1 after having washed it clean1 dip into a dish containing weak soap-suds2 then dip into the wax and draw out steadily and plunge it into the suds1 when the sheet will readily come off4 ,lay it on a cloth or clean paper to dry4 ,proceed in like manner until you have enough of the white2 then add enough of the green powder to make a bright color1 and heat and stir thoroughly until the color is evenly distributed2 then proceed as for sheeting white wax4 ,the other colors are rubbed into the leaves after they are cut out1 rubbing light or heavy according to shade4 ,for patterns you can use any natural leaf1 forming the creases in wax with the thumb nail or a needle2 to put the flowers together or the leaves on to the stem1 hold in the hand until warm enough to stick4 ,if the sheeted wax is to be used in ,summer1 put in a little balsam of fir to make it hard4 ,if for ,winter1 none will be required4 ,you can make many flowers without a teacher2 but one to assist1 in the commencement1 would be a great help2 though the most particular thing about it is to get the wax sheeted4 ,the materials ,i have suggested can be procured at any drug store1 and will cost from #c to #d4ej4 ,how to ,charm ,those ,whom ,you ,meet and ,love4--,when you desire to make any one ,love you with whom you meet1 although not personally acquainted with him1 you can very readily reach him and make his acquaintance1 if you observe the foregoing instructions1 in addition to the following directions3 ,suppose you see him coming towards you in an unoccupied mood1 or is recklessly1 or passively walking past you1 all that remains for you to do at that moment is to concentrate your thought and send it into him as before explained2 and1 to your astonishment1 if he was passive1 he will look at you1 and now is your time to send a thrill to his heart1 by looking him carelessly1 though determinately1 into his eyes1 and praying with all your heart1 mind1 soul and strength1 that he may read your thought1 and receive your true ,love1 which ,god designs we should bear one another4 ,this accomplished1 and you need not and must not wait for a cold-hearted1 fashionable1 and popular ,christian introduction2 neither should you hastily run into his arms1 but continue operating in this psychological manner2 not losing any convenient opportunity to meet him at an appropriate place1 when an unembarrassed exchange of words will open the door1 to the one so magnetized4 ,at this interview1 unless prudence sanction it1 do not shake hands1 but let your manners and loving eyes speak with ,christian charity and ease2 wherever1 or whenever you meet again1 at the first opportunity grasp his hand1 in an earnest1 sincere and affectionate manner1 observing at the same time1 the following important directions1 viz43--,as you take his bare hand in yours1 press your thumb gently1 though firmly1 between the bones of the thumb and forefinger of his hand1 and at the very instant when you press thus on the blood vessels1 7which you can before ascertain to pulsate17 look him earnestly and lovingly1 though not pertly or fiercely1 into his eyes1 and send all your heart's1 mind's and soul's strength into his organization1 and he will be your friend1 and if you find him not to be congenial1 you have him in your power1 and by carefully guarding against evil influences1 you can reform him to suit your own purified1 ,christian1 and loving taste4 ,mesmerism4--,if you desire to mesmerise a person1 who has never been put into that state1 nor in the least affected1 the plan is to set him in an easy posture1 and request him to be calm and resigned4 ,take him by both hands1 or else by one hand and place your other gently on his forehead4 ,but with whatever part of his body you choose to come in contact1 be sure to always touch two points1 answering to the positive and negative forces4 ,having taken him by both hands1 fix your eyes upon his1 and1 if possible1 let him contentedly and steadily look you in the face4 ,remain in this position until his eyes close4 ,then place both your hands on his head1 gently pass them to his shoulders1 down the arms1 and off at the ends of his fingers4 ,throw your hands outward as you return them to his head1 and continue these passes till he can hear no voice but yours4 ,he is then entirely in the mesmeric state4 ,when a person is in the mesmeric state1 whether put there by yourself or some one else1 you can awake him by the upward passes3 or else do it by an impression1 as follows3 ,tell him1 ,i will count three1 and at the same instant ,i say three1 ,i will slap my hands together1 and you will be wide awake and in your perfect senses4 ,are you ready8 ,if he answers in the affirmative1 you will proceed to count one1 ,,two1 ,,three6 ,the word three should be spoken suddenly1 and in a very loud voice1 and at the same instant the palms of the hands should be smitten together4 ,this will instantly awake him4 ,to ,make ,magic ,photographs4--,take1 in the first place1 an ordinary print--a card-picture1 for instance--on albumen paper1 beneath the negative in the usual way1 and1 when sufficiently printed1 let it be carefully washed in the dark room1 so as to remove all the free nitrate of silver1 etc4 ,now immerse it in the following solution1 also in the dark room3 saturated solution bichloride of mercury 7corrosive sublimate71 one ounce2 hydrochloric acid1 one drachm4 ,the saturated solution is previously prepared by putting into water more bichloride of mercury than it will dissolve by shaking in about twelve hours4 ,the print will gradually be bleached in this liquid1 in the ordinary meaning of the word--that is1 it will disappear2 but the fact is1 the print is still there--its color alone is changed1 a double salt having been formed of mercury and silver1 which is white1 as many of our readers1 who have been in the habit of intensifying with a mercurial salt1 are aware4 ,as soon as the print has quite disappeared1 the paper is thoroughly washed and dried in the dark room2 it is also preserved between folds of orange-colored paper1 in order to keep it from the action of light1 for the surface is still in some measure sensitive to light4 ,the bleaching of the print--that is1 its conversion into a white salt--is effected more quickly by keeping it in motion in the mercurial solution4 ,as we said before1 the print has not been bleached in reality--the substance which originally formed it is still there1 together with a new substance1 a salt of mercury4 ,but the two salts of silver and mercury may be easily brought out and made visible by several solutions1 such as sulphide of ammonium1 solution of hydrosulphuric acid2 in fact1 any of the soluble sulphides1 ammonia and hyposulphite of soda4 ,the latter salt is used in preference to the others4 ,small pieces of blotting-paper1 therefore1 of the same size as the prints1 are cut out and steeped in a saturated solution of hyposulphite of soda and then dried4 ,the magic photographs are packed as before stated1 between folds of orange-colored paper2 the papers dipped in hyposulphite of soda are the developers1 and may be packed between two sheets of common writing-paper4 ,the development of the image is effected in the following manner3 place the albumen paper which contains the whitened print on a pane of glass1 print side upward2 on this lay the dry piece of blotting-paper that has been previously dipped in hyposulphite of soda4 ,moisten the latter thoroughly1 then place over it a pane of glass1 and upon this a weight1 to bring the two pieces of paper into intimate contact4 ,in a very short time the picture will appear in all its original detail1 and of a sepia tone4 ,writing on the ,arm4--,the conjurer's explanation was a great lesson in spiritualism4 ,i next asked him to elucidate the trick of writing on the arm4 ,on the occasion of my visit to ,mr4 ,forster1 when the raps indicated the second pellet1 he required the spirit present to write the initials on his bare arm4 ,mr4 ,forster placed his arm under the table for a moment1 then rested it in front of a lamp burning on the table1 and quickly rolled up the sleeve of his coat4 ,the skin was without stain or mark4 ,he passed his hand over it once or twice1 and the initials of the names ,i had written on the second pellet seemed to grow on the arm in letters of crimson4 ,it's a trick ,i do every night4 ,it goes with the audience like steam1 said the conjurer4 ,very simple4 ,well1 suppose a name4 ,what name would you like8 ,henry ,clay1 ,i replied4 ,down went the conjurer's arm under the table4 ,in a few seconds he raised it and exposed the bare forearm without mark upon it4 ,he doubled up his fist tightly so as to bring the muscles of the arm to the surface1 and rubbed the skin smartly with his open hand4 ,the letters ,h4 ,c4 soon appeared upon it in well-defined writing of a deep red color4 ,there you have it1 gentlemen2 that's the blood-red writing4 ,very simple4 ,all you have to do is take a lucifer match1 and write on your arm with the wrong end of it4 ,if you moisten the skin with a little salt water first1 all the better4 ,then wet the palm of the other hand1 rub your arm with it4 ,send up the muscles and the blood-red writing will come out4 ,it will fade away in less than no time4 ,if you look under the table1 you will see that ,i have a little piece of pointed wood4 ,i can move my arm under that and write the letters without using the other hand4 ,but that's a trick which wants practice4 ,electrical ,psychology4--,the most easy and direct mode to produce electro psychological communication is to take the individual by the hand1 in the same manner as though you were going to shake hands4 ,press your thumb on the ,ulnar nerve1 which spreads its branches to the ring and little finger1 an inch above the knuckle1 and in range of the ring finger4 ,lay the ball of the thumb flat so as to cover the minute branches of this nerve of motion and sensation4 ,when you first take him by the hand1 request him to place his eyes upon yours1 and to keep them fixed1 so that he may see every emotion of your mind expressed in the countenance4 ,continue this pressure for a half a minute or more4 ,then request him to close his eyes1 and with your fingers gently brush downward several times over the eyelids4 ,throughout the whole process feel within yourself a fixed determination to close them1 so as to express that determination fully in your countenance and manner4 ,then place your hand on the top of his head and press your thumb firmly on the organ of ,individuality1 bearing partially downward1 and with the other thumb still pressing the ulnar nerve1 tell him--you can not open your eyes6 ,remember1 that your manner1 your expression of countenance1 your motions1 and your language must all be of the most positive character4 ,if he succeed in opening his eyes1 try it once or twice more1 because impressions1 whether physical or mental1 continue to deepen by repetition4 ,in case1 however1 that you cannot close his eyes1 nor see any effect produced upon them1 you should cease making any further efforts1 because you have now fairly tested that his mind and body both stand in a positive relation as it regards the doctrine of impressions4 ,if you succeed in closing the subject's eyes by the above mode1 you may then request him to put his hands on his head1 or in any other position you choose1 and tell him1 you can not stir them6 ,in case you succeed1 request him to be seated1 and tell him1 you can not rise6 ,if you are successful in this1 request him to put his hands in motion1 and tell him1 you can not stop them6 ,if you succeed1 request him to walk the floor1 and tell him1 you can not cease walking6 ,and so you may continue to perform experiments involving muscular motion and paralysis of any kind that may occur to your mind1 till you can completely control him1 in arresting or moving all the voluntary parts of his system4 ,how to ,make ,persons at a ,distance ,think of ,you4--,let it be particularly remembered that ,faith and concentration of thought are positively needful to accomplish aught in drawing others to you or making them think of you4 ,if you have not the capacity or understanding how to operate an electric telegraph battery1 it is no proof that an expert and competent person should fail doing so2 just so in this case2 if faith1 meditation1 or concentration of thought fail you1 then will you also fail to operate upon others4 ,first1 you must have an yearning for the person you wish to make think of you2 and secondly1 you must learn to guess at what time of day or night he may be unemployed1 passive1 so that he be in a proper state to receive the thought which you dispatch to him4 ,if he should be occupied in any way1 so that his nervous forces were needed to complete his task1 his ,human ,battery1 or thought1 would not be in a recipient or passive condition1 therefore your experiment would fail at that moment4 ,or if he were under heavy narcotics1 liquors1 tobacco1 or gluttonous influences1 he could not be reached at such moments4 ,or1 if he were asleep1 and you operated to affect a wakeful mind or thought1 you would fail again at the moment4 ,to make a person at a distance think of you1 whether you are acquainted with him or not1 matters not2 ,i again repeat1 find out or guess at what moment he is likely to be passive2 by this ,i mean easy and careless3 then1 with the most fervent prayer1 or yearning of your entire heart1 mind1 soul and strength1 desire he may think of you2 and if you wish him to think on any particular topic in relation to you1 it is necessary for you to press your hands1 when operating on him1 on such mental faculties of your head as you wish him to exercise towards you4 ,this demands a meagre knowledge of ,phrenology4 ,his ,feeling ,nature1 or ,propensities1 you cannot reach through these operations1 but when he once thinks of you1 7if he does not know you he imagines such a being as you are17 he can easily afterwards be controlled by you1 and he will feel disposed to go in the direction where you are1 if circumstances permit1 and he is his own master1 for1 remember1 circumstances alter cases4 ,i said1 you cannot reach his ,feeling1 but only his ,thinking ,nature1 truly1 but after he thinks of you once1 his ,feeling ,nature1 or propensities1 may become aroused through his own organization4 ,in conclusion on this topic1 let me say1 that if you wish the person simply to think of you1 one operation may answer2 but on the contrary1 if you wish him to meet you1 or go where you are1 all you have to do is to persevere in a lawful and ,christian manner to operate1 and ,i assure you1 in the course of all natural things1 that is1 if no accident or very unfavorable circumstances occur1 he will make his way towards you1 and when he comes within sight1 or reaching distance of you1 it will be easy to manage him4 ,how to ,make ,large ,noses ,small4--,dr4 ,cid1 an inventive surgeon of ,paris1 noticed that elderly people1 who for a long time have worn eyeglasses supported on the nose by a spring1 are apt to have this organ long and thin4 ,this he attributes to the compression which the spring exerts on the arteries by which the nose is nourished4 ,the idea occurred to him that the hint could be made useful4 ,not long afterward1 a young lady of fifteen years consulted him1 to see if he could restore to moderate dimensions her nose1 which was large1 fleshy1 and unsightly4 ,the trait1 he found1 was hereditary in her family1 as her mother and sister were similarly afflicted4 ,this was discouraging1 as hereditary peculiarities are particularly obstinate4 ,but the doctor determined to try his method2 he took exact measurements1 and had constructed for her a lunette pince-nez--a spring and pad for compressing the artery--which she wore at night and whenever she could conveniently in daytime4 ,in three weeks a consolatory diminution was evident1 and in three months the young lady was quite satisfied with the improvement in her features4 ,jockey ,tricks4--,how to make a horse appear as though he was badly ,foundered4--,take a fine wire and fasten it tight around the fetlock1 between the foot and the heel1 and smooth the hair over it4 ,in twenty minutes the horse will show lameness4--,do not leave it on over nine hours4--,to make a horse lame4--,take a single hair from his tail1 put it through the eye of a needle1 then lift the front leg1 and press the skin between the outer and the middle tendon or cord1 and shove the needle through1 cut off the hair each side and let the foot down2 the horse will go lame in twenty minutes4--,how to make a horse stand by his food and not take it4--,grease the front teeth and the roof of the mouth with common beef tallow1 and he will not eat until you wash it out2 this in conjunction with the above will consummate a complete founder4--,how to cure a horse from the crib or sucking wind4--,saw between the upper teeth to the gums4--,how to put a young countenance on a horse4--,make a small incision in the sunken place over the eye1 insert the point of a goose quill and blow it up2 close the external wound with thread and it is done4--,to cover up the heaves4--,drench the horse with one-fourth pound of common bird shot1 and he will not heave until they pass through him4--,to make a horse appear as if he had the glanders4--,melt four ounces of fresh butter and pour it into his ear4--,to distinguish between distemper and glanders4--,the discharge from the nose in glanders will sink in water2 in distemper it floats4--,how to make a true pulling horse baulk4--,take tincture of cantharides one ounce1 and corrosive sublimate one drachm2 mix1 and bathe his shoulder at night4--,how to nerve a horse that is lame4--,make a small incision about half way from the knee to the joint on the outside of the leg1 and at the back part of the shin bone you will find a small white tendon or cord1 cut it off and close the external wound with a stitch1 and he will walk off on the hardest pavement and not limp a particle4 ,to ,bore ,holes in ,glass4--,any hard steel tool will cut glass with great facility when kept freely wet with camphor dissolved in turpentine4 ,a drill-bow may be used1 or even the hand alone4 ,a hole bored may be readily enlarged by a round file4 ,the ragged edges of glass vessels may also be thus easily smoothed by a flat file4 ,flat window glass can readily be sawed by a watch spring saw by aid of this solution4 ,in short1 the most brittle glass can be wrought almost as easily as brass by the use of cutting tools kept constantly moist with camphorized oil of turpentine4 ,to ,etch upon ,glass4--,procure several thick1 clear pieces of crown glass1 and immerse them in melted wax1 so that each may receive a complete coating1 or pour over them a solution of wax in benzine4 ,when perfectly cold draw on them1 with a fine steel point1 flowers1 trees1 houses1 portraits1 etc4 ,whatever parts of the drawing are intended to be corroded with the acid1 should be perfectly free from the least particle of wax4 ,when all these drawings are finished the pieces of glass must be immersed one by one in a square leaden box or receiver1 where they are to be submitted to the action of hydrofluoric acid gas1 made by acting on powdered fluor-spar by concentrated sulphuric acid4 ,,farmers' ,,department4 ,how to get ,new ,varieties of ,potatoes4--,when the vines are done growing and are turned brown2 the seed is ripe3 then take the balls and string with a large needle and strong thread2 hang them in a dry place where they will gradually dry and mature1 without danger or injury from frost4 ,in the month of ,april1 soak the ball for several hours from the pulp2 when washed and dried1 they are fit for sowing in rows1 in a bed well prepared in the garden2 they will sprout in a fortnight2 they must be attended to like other vegetables4 ,when about two inches high1 they may be thinned and transplanted into rows4 ,as they increase in size1 they should be hilled4 ,in the autumn many of them will be of the size of a walnut1 and from that to a pea4 ,in the following spring they should be planted in hills1 placing the large ones together1--they will in the second season attain their full size1 and will exhibit several varieties of form1 and may then be selected to suit the judgment of the cultivator4 ,i would prefer gathering the balls from potatoes of a good kind4 ,the first crops from seeds thus obtained will be productive1 and will continue so for many years1 gradually deteriorating1 until they will need a renewal by the process4 ,to ,destroy ,rats4--,fill any deep smooth vessel of considerable capacity to within six inches of the top with water1 cover the surface with bran1 and set the vessel in a place most frequented by these pests4 ,in attempting to get at the bran they will fall in and be drowned4 ,several dozen have been taken by this simple method at a time4 ,to ,kill ,rats in ,barn and ,rick4--,melt hog's lard in a bottle plunged in water of temperature of #aej degrees ,fahrenheit3 introduce into it half an ounce of phosphorus for every pound of lard2 then add a pint of proof spirits or whiskey2 cork the bottle firmly after its contents have been to #aej degrees1 taking it out of the water and agitating till the phosphorus becomes uniformly diffused1 making a milky looking fluid4 ,the spirit may be poured off on the liquor cooling2 and you then have a fatty compound1 which1 after being warmed gently1 may be incorporated with a mixture of wheat flour1 or sugar1 flavored with oil of rhodium1 or oil of anise-seed1 etc41 and the dough1 on being made into pellets1 should be laid at the rat holes2 being luminous in the dark1 and agreeable both to the palates and noses1 it is readily eaten1 and proves certainly fatal4 ,the rats issue from their holes and seek for water to quench their burning thirst1 and they commonly die near the water4 ,rat ,poison4--,flour1 six pounds2 sugar1 one pound2 sulphur1 four pounds2 phosphorus1 four pounds4 ,to ,banish and ,prevent ,mosquitoes from ,biting4--,dilute a little of the oil of thyme with sweet oil1 and dip pieces of paper in it4 ,hang in your room1 or rub a little on the hands and face when going to bed4 ,to ,keep ,milk ,sweet in the ,hottest ,weather4--,put a spoonful of horse-radish in a pan of milk2 this will keep it sweet for several days longer than without4 ,,recipes ,,for ,,horses4 ,blistering ,liniment4--,powdered ,spanish flies1 one ounce2 spirits turpentine1 six ounces4 ,rub on the belly for pain in the bowels1 or on the surface for internal inflammation4 ,cathartic ,powder4--,to cleanse out horses in the spring1 making them sleek and healthy2 black sulphuret of antimony1 nitre1 and sulphur1 each equal parts4 ,mix well together1 and give a tablespoonful every morning4 ,cough ,ball for ,horses4--,pulverized ipecac1 three-quarters of an ounce2 camphor1 two ounces2 squills1 half an ounce4 ,mix with honey to form into mass1 and divide into eight balls4 ,give one every morning4 ,diuretic ,balls4--,castile soap scraped fine1 powdered resin1 each three teaspoonfuls2 powdered nitre1 four teaspoonfuls2 oil of juniper1 one small teaspoonful2 honey1 a sufficient quantity to make into a ball4 ,to prevent ,horses being ,teased by ,flies4--,boil three handfuls of walnut leaves in three quarts of water2 sponge the horse 7before going out of the stable7 between and upon the ears1 neck and flank4 ,to ,prevent ,botts4--,mix a little wood-ashes with their drink daily4 ,this effectually preserves horses against the botts4 ,liniment for ,galled ,backs of ,horses4--,white lead moistened with milk4 ,when milk cannot be procured1 oil may be substituted4 ,one or two ounces will last two months or more4 ,remedy for ,strains in ,horses4--,take whiskey1 one half pint3 camphor1 one ounce2 sharp vinegar1 one pint4 ,mix4 ,bathe the parts affected4 ,another4--,take opodeldoc1 warm it1 and rub the strained part two or three times a day4 ,lotion for ,blows1 ,bruises1 ,sprains1 etc4--,one part laudanum1 two parts oil origanum1 four parts water ammonia1 four parts oil of turpentine1 four parts camphor1 thirty-two parts spirits of wine4 ,put them into a bottle1 and shake them until mixed4 ,fever ,ball4--,emetic tartar and camphor1 each half an ounce2 nitre1 two ounces4 ,mix with linseed meal and molasses to make eight balls4 ,give one twice a day4 ,liniment for ,sprains1 ,swellings1 etc4--,aqua ammonia1 spirits camphor1 each1 two ounces2 oil origanum and laudanum1 each1 half an ounce4 ,mix4 ,lotion for ,mange4--,boil two ounces tobacco in one quart water3 strain2 add sulphur and soft soap1 each1 two ounces4 ,purgative ,ball4--,aloes1 one ounce2 cream tartar and castile soap1 one quarter of an ounce4 ,mix with molasses to make a ball4 ,,confectioners' ,,department4 ,ginger ,candy4--,boil a pound of clarified sugar until1 upon taking a drop of it on a piece of stick1 it will become brittle when cold4 ,mix and stir up with it1 for a common article1 about a teaspoonful of ground ginger2 if for a superior article1 instead of the ground ginger add half the white of an egg1 beaten up previously with fine sifted loaf sugar1 and twenty drops of strong essence of ginger4 ,ginger ,lozenges4--,dissolve in one-quarter of a pint of hot water half an ounce of gum arabic2 when cold1 stir it up with one and a half pounds of loaf sugar1 and a spoonful of powdered ginger1 or twelve drops of essence of ginger4 ,roll and beat the whole up into a paste2 make it into a flat cake1 and punch out the lozenges with a round stamp2 dry them near the fire1 or in an oven4 ,peppermint ,lozenges4--,best powdered white sugar1 seven pounds2 pure starch1 one pound2 oil of peppermint to flavor4 ,mix with mucilage4 ,peppermint1 ,rose or ,hoarhound ,candy4--,they may be made as lemon candy4 ,flavor with essence of rose or peppermint or finely powdered hoarhound4 ,pour it out in a buttered paper1 placed in a square tin pan4 ,to ,clarify ,sugar for ,candies4--,to every pound of sugar1 put a large cup of water1 and put it in a brass or copper kettle1 over a slow fire1 for half an hour2 pour into it a small quantity of isinglass and gum ,arabic1 dissolved together4 ,this will cause all impurities to rise to the surface2 skim it as it rises4 ,flavor according to taste4 ,all kinds of sugar for candy1 are boiled as above directed4 ,when boiling loaf sugar1 add a tablespoonful of rum or vinegar1 to prevent its becoming too brittle whilst making4 ,loaf sugar when boiled1 by pulling and making into small rolls1 and twisting a little1 will make what is called little rock1 or snow4 ,by pulling loaf sugar after it is boiled1 you can make it as white as snow4 ,common ,twist ,candy4--,boil three pounds of common sugar and one pint of water over a slow fire for half an hour1 without skimming4 ,when boiled enough take it off2 rub the hands over with butter2 take that which is a little cooled1 and pull it as you would molasses candy1 until it is white2 then twist or braid it1 and cut it up in strips4 ,fine ,peppermint ,lozenges4--,best powdered white sugar1 #g pounds2 pure starch1 #a pound2 oil of peppermint to flavor4 ,mix with mucilage4 ,everton ,taffee4--,to make this favorite and wholesome candy1 take #a pounds of moist sugar1 #c ounces of butter1 a teacup and a half of water and one lemon4 ,boil the sugar1 butter1 water1 and half the rind of the lemon together1 and when done--which will be known by dropping into cold water1 when it should be quite crisp--let it stand aside till the boiling has ceased1 and then stir in the juice of the lemon4 ,butter a dish1 and pour it in about a quarter of an inch in thickness4 ,the fire must be quick1 and the taffee stirred all the time4 ,candy ,fruit4--,take #a pound of the best loaf sugar2 dip each lump into a bowl of water1 and put the sugar into your preserving kettle4 ,boil it down and skim it until perfectly clear1 and in a candying state4 ,when sufficiently boiled1 have ready the fruits you wish to preserve4 ,large white grapes1 oranges separated into small pieces1 or preserved fruits1 taken out of their syrup and dried1 are very nice4 ,dip the fruits into the prepared sugar while it is hot2 put them in a cold place2 they will soon become hard4 ,popped ,corn4--,dipped in boiling molasses and stuck together forms an excellent candy4 ,molasses ,candy4--,boil molasses over a moderately hot fire1 stirring constantly4 ,when you think it is done1 drop a little on a plate1 and if sufficiently boiled it will be hard4 ,add a small quantity of vinegar to render it brittle and any flavoring ingredient you prefer4 ,pour in buttered tin pans4 ,if nuts are to be added strew them in the pans before pouring out the candy4 ,liquorice ,lozenges4--,extract of liquorice1 #a pound1 powdered white sugar1 #b pounds4 ,mix with mucilage made with rosewater4 ,fig ,candy4--,take #a pound of sugar and #a pint of water1 set over a slow fire4 ,when done1 add a few drops of vinegar and a lump of butter1 and pour into pans in which split figs are laid4 ,puds in ,candy4--,can be made in the same manner1 substituting stoned raisins for the figs4 ,common molasses candy is very nice with all kinds of nuts added4 ,scotch ,butter ,candy4--,take #a pound of sugar1 #a pint of water3 dissolve and boil4 ,when done add #a tablespoonful of butter1 and enough lemon juice and oil of lemon to flavor4 ,icing for ,cakes4--,beat the whites of two small eggs to a high froth2 then add to them a quarter of a pound of white1 ground1 or powdered sugar2 beat it well until it will lie in a heap2 flavor with lemon or rose4 ,this will frost the top of a common-sized cake4 ,heap what you suppose to be sufficient in the centre of the cake1 then dip a broad-bladed knife in cold water1 and spread the ice evenly over the whole surface4 ,saffron ,lozenges4--,finely powdered hay-saffron1 #a ounce2 finely powdered sugar1 #a pound2 finely powdered starch1 #h ounces4 ,mucilage to mix4 ,chocolate ,cream4--,chocolate1 scraped fine1 ounce2 thick cream1 #a pint2 sugar 7best71 #c ounces2 heat it nearly to boiling1 then remove it from the fire1 and mill it well4 ,when cold add the whites of four or five eggs2 whisk rapidly and take up the froth on a sieve2 serve the cream in glasses1 and pile up the froth on the top of them4 ,candied ,lemon or ,peppermint for ,colds4--,boil #a pounds sugar in a half pint of water1 till it begins to candy around the sides2 put in #h drops of essence2 pour it upon buttered paper1 and cut it with a knife4 ,,valuable ,,miscellaneous ,,receipts1 ,,for ,,the ,,household ,,and ,,every ,,day ,,requirements4 ,alum in ,starch4--,for starching muslins1 ginghams1 and calicoes1 dissolve a piece of alum the size of a shellbark1 for every pint of starch1 and add to it4 ,by so doing the colors will keep bright for a long time1 which is very desirable when dresses must be often washed1 and the cost is but a trifle4 ,cider ,yeast4--,take cider from sour apples before it ferments1 scald1 skim thoroughly1 and pour1 while hot1 upon flour enough to make a stiff batter4 ,when cool1 add yeast of any kind1 and let it rise1 stirring it down as often as it tries to run over for several days1 then put it in a cool place 7where it will not freeze71 and you will have something equal to the best hop yeast4 ,it will keep until ,may without any further labor4 ,to ,destroy ,cockroaches4--,the following is said to be effectual3 ,these vermin are easily destroyed1 simply by cutting up green cucumbers at night1 and placing them about where roaches commit depredations4 ,what is cut from the cucumbers in preparing them for the table answers the purpose as well1 and three applications will destroy all the roaches in the house4 ,remove the peelings in the morning1 and renew them at night4 ,fire ,kindlers4--,take a quart of tar and three pounds of resin1 melt them1 bring to a cooling temperature1 mix with as much sawdust1 with a little charcoal added1 as can be worked in2 spread out while hot upon a board1 when cold break up into lumps of the size of a large hickory nut1 and you have1 at a small expense1 kindling material enough for a household for one year4 ,they will easily ignite from a match and burn with a strong blaze1 long enough to start any wood that is fit to burn4 ,remedy against ,moths4--,an ounce of gum camphor and one of the powdered shell of red pepper are macerated in eight ounces of strong alcohol for several days1 then strained4 ,with this tincture the furs or cloths are sprinkled over1 and rolled up in sheets4 ,instead of the pepper1 bitter apple may be used4 ,this remedy is used in ,russia under the name of the ,chinese tincture for moths4 ,substitute for ,yeast4--,boil one pound of flour1 one quarter pound of brown sugar and a little salt in two gallons of water for one hour4 ,when milk-warm1 bottle and cork close1 and it will be ready for use in twenty-four hours4 ,to make ,ley4--,have a large tub or cask and bore a hole on one side for a tap1 near the bottom2 place several bricks near the hole and cover them with straw4 ,fill the barrel with strong wood ashes4 ,oak ashes are strongest1 and those of appletree wood make the whitest soap4 ,pour on boiling water until it begins to run1 then put in the tap and let it soak4 ,if the ashes settle down as they are wet1 fill in until full4 ,tomato ,wine4--,take ripe1 fresh tomatoes1 mash very fine1 strain through a fine sieve1 sweeten with good sugar1 to suit the taste1 set it away in an earthen or glass vessel1 nearly full1 cover tight1 with exception of a small hole for the refuse to work off through during its fermentation4 ,when it is done fermenting it will become pure and clear4 ,then bottle1 and cork tight4 ,a little salt improves its flavor2 age improves it4 ,to ,color ,brown on ,cotton or ,woolen4--,for ten pounds of cloth boil three pounds of catechu in as much water as needed to cover the goods4 ,when dissolved1 add four ounces of blue vitriol2 stir it well2 put in the cloth and let it remain all night2 in the morning drain it thoroughly2 put four ounces of bi-chromate of potash in boiling water sufficient to cover your goods2 let it remain #ae minutes2 wash in cold water2 color in iron4 ,to ,cleanse and ,brighten ,faded ,brussels ,carpet4--,boil some bran in water and with this wash the carpet with a flannel and brush1 using fuller's earth for the worst parts4 ,when dry1 the carpet must be well beaten to get out the fuller's earth1 then washed over with a weak solution of alum to brighten the colors4 ,some housekeepers cleanse and brighten carpets by sprinkling them first with fine salt and then sweeping them thoroughly4 ,to give ,stoves a ,fine1 ,brilliant ,appearance4--,a teaspoonful of pulverized alum mixed with stove polish will give a stove a fine luster1 which will be quite permanent4 ,method of ,keeping ,hams in ,summer4--,make bags of unbleached muslin2 place in the bottom a little good sweet hay2 put in the ham1 and then press around and over it firmly more hay2 tie the bag and hang up in a dry place4 ,ham secured in this way will keep for years4 ,how to ,cause ,vegetables and ,fruits to ,grow to an ,enormous ,size and also to ,increase the ,brilliancy and ,fragrancy of ,flowers4--,a curious discovery has recently been made public in ,france1 in regard to the culture of vegetable and fruit trees4 ,by watering with a solution of sulphate of iron1 the most wonderful fecundity has been attained4 ,pear-trees and beans1 which have been submitted to this treatment1 have nearly doubled in the size of their productions1 and a noticeable improvement has been remarked in their flavor4 ,dr4 ,becourt reports that while at the head of an establishment at ,enghien1 or the sulphurous springs1 he had the gardens and plantations connected with it watered1 during several weeks of the early ,spring1 with sulphurous water1 and that not only the plantations prospered to a remarkable extent1 but flowers acquired a peculiar brilliancy of coloring and healthy aspect which attracted universal attention4 ,drying ,corn4--,with a sharp knife shave the corn from the ear1 then scrape the cob1 leaving one-half the hull clinging to the cob4 ,place a tin or earthen vessel two-thirds full of this milk of corn over a kettle of boiling water1 stir frequently until dry enough to spread upon a firm cloth without sticking1 when the wind and sun 7away from dust and flies7 will soon complete the process4 ,to prepare for the table1 put in cold water1 set it where it will become hot1 but not boil1 for two hours2 then season with salt and pepper1 boil for ten minutes2 add of butter and white sugar a tablespoonful of each just before ready to serve4 ,to ,destroy ,lice on ,chickens4--,the following will kill lice on the first application3 ,put six cents worth of cracked ,coculus ,indicus berries into a bottle that will hold a half pint of alcohol3 fill the bottle with alcohol1 and let it stand twenty-four hours4 ,when the hen comes off with the young chickens1 take the mixture1 and with a small cotton rag1 wet the head of each chicken enough to have it reach through the little feathers to the skin2 also1 with the same rag1 wet the hen under her wings4 ,be careful that no child1 nor any one else uses it1 because it a deadly poison4 ,cracked ,wheat4--,for a pint of the cracked grain1 have two quarts of water boiling in a smooth iron pot over a quick fire2 stir in the wheat slowly2 boil fast and stir constantly for the first half hour of cooking1 or until it begins to thicken and pop up2 then lift from the quick fire1 and place the pot where the wheat will cook slowly for an hour longer4 ,keep it covered closely1 stir now and then1 and be careful not to let it burn at the bottom4 ,wheat cooked thus is much sweeter and richer than when left to soak and simmer for hours1 as many think necessary4 ,white wheat cooks the easiest4 ,when ready to dish out1 have your moulds moistened with cold water1 cover lightly1 and set in a cool place4 ,eat warm or cold with milk and sugar4 ,how to ,have ,green ,pea ,soup in ,winter4--,sow peas thickly in pots and boxes1 say six weeks before the soup is wanted4 ,place them in a temperature of #fj or so1 close to the glass in a house or pit4 ,cut the plants as soon as they attain a height of from three to six inches1 and rub them through a sieve4 ,the shoots alone will make a fair soup4 ,mixed with dry peas1 also passed through a sieve1 no one could scarcely distinguish color or flavor from that of real green pea soup4 ,there is1 however1 considerable difference in the flavor of pea leaves1 as well as of the peas themselves4 ,the best marrows1 such as ,ne ,plus ,ultra and ,veitche's ,perfection1 yield the most piquant cuttings4 ,also the more light the plants receive the higher the flavor1 plants drawn up or at all blanched1 being by no means comparable with those well and strongly grown4 ,in the spring1 a few patches or rows may be sown in open quarters expressly for green cuttings4 ,these are most perfect and full flavored when four inches high4 ,when too long1 the flavor seems to have run to wood1 and the peculiar aroma of green peas is weaker4 ,there is yet another mode of making green pea soup at any season at very short notice4 ,chip the peas by steeping them in water and leaving them in a warm place for a few days4 ,then slightly boil or stew1 chips and all1 and pass them through a sieve4 ,the flavor is full and good1 though such pea soup lacks color4 ,it is astonishing how much the mere vegetation of seeds develops their more active and predominant flavor or qualities2 a fact that might often be turned to useful account in the kitchen in the flavoring of soups or dishes1 with turnips1 celery1 parsley1 etc4 ,composition for ,restoring ,scorched ,linen4--,boil1 to a good consistency1 in half a pint of vinegar1 two ounces of fuller's earth1 an ounce of hen's dung1 half an ounce of cake soap1 and the juice of two onions4 ,spread this composition over the whole of the damaged part2 and if the scorching is not quite through1 and the threads actually consumed1 after suffering it to dry on1 and letting it receive a subsequent good washing or two1 the place will appear full as white and perfect as any other part of the linen4 ,to ,remove ,indelible ,ink ,stains4--,soak the stained spot in strong salt water1 then wash it with ammonia4 ,salt changes the nitrate of silver into chloride of silver1 and ammonia dissolves the chloride4 ,to ,cook ,cauliflower4--,choose those that are close and white and of middle size1 trim off the outside leaves1 cut the stalk off flat at the bottom1 let them lie in salt and water an hour before you boil them4 ,put them into boiling water with a handful of salt in it1 skim it well and let it boil slowly till done4 ,fifteen minutes will suffice for a small one1 and twenty will be long enough for a large one4 ,if it is boiled a minute or two after it is done the flavor will be impaired4 ,to ,pickle ,string ,beans4--,place them in a pan with alternate layers of salt and leave them thus for #bd hours4 ,drain them and place them in a jar with allspice1 cloves1 pepper and a little salt4 ,boil enough vinegar to cover them1 pour over them and let them stand till the next day1 boil the vinegar the second time1 and pour it on again4 ,the next day boil the vinegar for the last time1 pour it over the beans1 and when quite cold1 cover the jar tightly and set in a cool closet4 ,how to ,cause a ,baby to ,thrive and ,grow4--,try the milk first drawn from a cow that is fresh1 add one-quarter water1 and a little sugar4 ,if the milk constipates1 sweeten it with molasses1 or mix with it a small quantity of magnesia4 ,abjure soothing syrups1 and for colic give catnip or smellage tea4 ,give the baby a tepid bath at night as well as in the morning1 rubbing him well with the hand4 ,after the bath1 let him feed and then sleep4 ,we find open air the best of tonics for babies4 ,ours takes his naps out of doors in the shade during the warm weather1 and his cheeks are two roses4 ,to ,can ,gooseberries without ,breaking them4--,fill the cans with berries1 and partly cover with water1 set the jars into a vessel of water1 and raise the temperature to the boiling point4 ,boil eight minutes1 remove from the kettle1 cover with boiling water1 and seal immediately4 ,if sugar is used1 let it be pure white1 and allow eight ounces to a quart of berries4 ,make into a syrup1 and use in the cans instead of water4 ,the glass cans with glass tops1 a rubber and a screw ring1 we have found the simplest and most perfect of the many kinds offered for sale in the market4 ,ready ,mode of ,mending ,cracks in ,stoves1 ,pipes and ,iron ,ovens4--,when a crack is discovered in a stove1 through which the fire or smoke penetrates1 the aperture may be completely closed in a moment with a composition consisting of wood ashes and common salt made up into paste with a little water1 and plastered over the crack4 ,the good effect is equally certain1 whether the stove1 etc41 be cold or hot4 ,to ,keep ,milk from ,turning ,sour4--,add a little sub-carbonate of soda1 or of potash4 ,this by combining with1 and neutralizing the acetic acid formed1 has the desired effect1 and keeps the milk from turning sooner than it otherwise would4 ,the addition is perfectly harmless1 and does not injure the taste4 ,strawberry ,vinegar4--,put four pounds of very ripe strawberries1 nicely dressed1 into three quarts of the best vinegar1 and let them stand three or four days2 then drain the vinegar through a jelly-bag1 and pour it on the same quantity of fruit4 ,repeat the process in three days for a third time4 ,finally1 to each pound of the liquor thus obtained1 add one pound of fine sugar4 ,bottle1 and let it stand covered1 but not tightly corked1 one week2 then cork it tight1 and set it in a cool1 dry place1 where it will not freeze4 ,raspberry vinegar is made the same way4 ,cider ,vinegar4--,after cider has become too sour for use1 set it in a warm place1 put to it occasionally the rinsings of the sugar basin or molasses jug1 and any remains of ale or cold tea2 let it remain with the bung open1 and you will soon have the best of vinegar4 ,to ,give ,luster to ,silver4--,dissolve a quantity of alum in water1 so as to make a pretty strong brine1 and skim it carefully2 then add some soap to it1 and dip a linen rag in it1 and rub over the silver4 ,to ,make ,water-,proof ,porous ,cloth4--,close water-proof cloth fabrics1 such as glazed oil-cloth1 ,india-rubber1 and gutta-percha cloth are completely water-proof1 but do not permit perspiration and the exhaled gases from the skin to pass through them1 because they are air-tight as well as water-tight4 ,persons who wear air-tight garments soon become faint1 if they are undergoing severe exercise1 such as that to which soldiers are exposed when on march4 ,a porous1 water-proof cloth1 therefore1 is the best for outer garments during wet weather1 for those whose duties or labor causes them to perspire freely4 ,the best way for preparing such cloth is by the following process3 ,take #b pounds of alum and dissolve this in #aj gallons of boiling water2 then in a separate vessel dissolve the same quantity of sugar of lead in #aj gallons of water1 and mix the two solutions4 ,the cloth is now well handled in this liquid1 until every part of it is penetrated2 then it is squeezed and dried in the air1 or in a warm apartment1 then washed in cold water and dried again1 when it is fit for use4 ,if necessary1 the cloth may be dipped in the liquid and dried twice before being washed4 ,the liquor appears curdled1 when the alum and lead solutions are mixed together4 ,this is the result of double decomposition1 the sulphate of lead1 which is an insoluble salt1 being formed4 ,the sulphate of lead is taken up in the pores of the cloth1 and it is unaffected by rains or moisture1 and yet it does not render the cloth air-tight4 ,such cloth is also partially non-inflammable4 ,a solution of alum itself will render cloth1 prepared as described1 partially water-proof1 but it is not so good as the sulphate of lead4 ,such cloth--cotton or woolen--sheds rain like the feathers on the back of a duck4 ,to ,cleanse ,carpet4--#a teaspoonful liquid ammonia in one gallon warm water1 will often restore the color of carpets1 even if produced by acid or alkali4 ,if a ceiling has been whitewashed with the carpet down1 and a few drops are visible1 this will remove it4 ,or1 after the carpet is well beaten and brushed1 scour with ox gall1 which will not only extract grease but freshen the colors--#a pint of gall in #c gallons of warm water1 will do a large carpet4 ,table floor-cloths may be thus washed4 ,the suds left from a wash where ammonia is used1 even if almost cold1 cleanses these floor-cloths well4 ,to ,keep ,hams4--,after the meat has been well cured by pickle and smoke1 take some clean ashes from bits of coal2 moisten them with a little water so that they will form a paste1 or else just wet the hams a little1 and rub on the dry ashes4 ,rubbed in thoroughly they serve as a capital insect protector1 and the hams can be hung up in the smoke-house or wood-chamber without any danger of molestation4 ,a ,cold ,cement for ,mending ,earthenware1 says a recent ,english work1 reckoned a great secret among workmen1 is made by grating a pound of old cheese1 with a bread grater1 into a quart of milk1 in which it must be left for a period of fourteen hours4 ,it should be stirred quite often4 ,a pound of unslaked lime1 finely pulverized in a mortar1 is then added1 and the whole is thoroughly mixed by beating4 ,this done1 the whites of #be eggs are incorporated with the rest1 and the whole is ready for use4 ,there is another cement for the same purpose which is used hot4 ,it is made of resin1 beeswax1 brick-dust1 and chalk boiled together4 ,the substances to be cemented must be heated1 and when the surfaces are coated with cement1 they must be rubbed hard upon each other1 as in making a glue-joint with wood4 ,how to ,make ,cucumber ,vines ,bear ,five ,crops4--,when a cucumber is taken from the vine let it be cut with a knife1 leaving about the eighth of an inch of the cucumber on the stem1 then slit the stem with a knife from the end to the vine1 leaving a small portion of the cucumber on each division1 and on each separate slit there will be a new cucumber as large as the first4 ,white ,cement4--,take white 7fish7 glue1 #a lb4 #aj oz42 dry white lead1 #f oz42 soft water1 #c pts42 alcohol1 #a pt4 ,dissolve the glue by putting it in a tin kettle or dish1 containing the water1 and set this dish in a kettle of water1 to prevent the glue from being burned2 when the glue is all dissolved1 put in the lead and stir and boil until it is thoroughly mixed2 remove from the fire1 and when cool enough to bottle1 add the alcohol1 and bottle while it is yet warm1 keeping it corked4 ,this last recipe has been sold about the country for from twenty-five cents to five dollars1 and one man gave a horse for it4 ,bruises on ,furniture4--,wet the part in warm water2 double a piece of brown paper five or six times1 soak in the warm water1 and lay it on the place2 apply on that a warm1 but not hot1 flatiron till the moisture is evaporated4 ,if the bruise be not gone repeat the process4 ,after two or three applications the dent will be raised to the surface4 ,if the bruise be small1 merely soak it with warm water1 and hold a red-hot iron near the surface1 keeping the surface continually wet--the bruise will soon disappear4 ,to ,prevent ,iron ,rust4--,kerosene applied to stoves or farming implements1 during summer1 will prevent their rusting4 ,to ,color ,sheep ,skins4--,unslaked lime and litharge equal parts1 mixed to a thin paste with water1 will color buff--several coats will make it a dark brown2 by adding a little ammonia and nitrate of silver a fine black is produced4 ,terra japonica will impart a tan color to wool1 and the red shade is deepened by sponging with a solution of lime and water1 using a strong solution of alum water to set the colors2 #a part crystallized nitrate silver1 #h parts carbonate ammonia1 and #a parts of soft water dyes brown2 every additional coat darkens the color until a black is obtained4 ,remedy for ,bums4--,take one teacup of lard and the whites of two eggs2 work together as much as it can be1 then spread on cloths and apply4 ,change as often as necessary4 ,how ,summer ,suits should be ,washed4--,summer suits are nearly all made of white or buff linen1 pique1 cambric1 or muslin1 and the art of preserving the new appearance after washing is a matter of the greatest importance4 ,common washerwomen spoil everything with soda1 and nothing is more frequent than to see the delicate tints of lawns and percales turned into dark blotches and muddy streaks by the ignorance and vandalism of a laundress4 ,it is worth while for ladies to pay attention to this1 and insist upon having their summer dresses washed according to the directions which they should be prepared to give their laundresses themselves4 ,in the first place1 the water should be tepid1 the soap should not be allowed to touch the fabric2 it should be washed and rinsed quick1 turned upon the wrong side1 and hung in the shade to dry1 and when starched 7in thin boiled but not boiling starch7 should be folded in sheets or towels1 and ironed upon the wrong side as soon as possible4 ,but linen should be washed in water in which hay or a quart bag of bran has been boiled4 ,this last will be found to answer for starch as well1 and is excellent for print dresses of all kinds1 but a handful of salt is very useful also to set the colors of light cambrics and dotted lawns2 and a little ox gall will not only set but brighten yellow and purple tints1 and has a good effect upon green4 ,how to ,fasten ,rubber to ,wood and ,metal4--,as rubber plates and rings are now-a-days used almost exclusively for making connections between steam and other pipes and apparatus1 much annoyance is often experienced by the impossibility or imperfection of an air-tight connection4 ,this is obviated entirely by employing a cement which fastens alike well to the rubber and to the metal or wood4 ,such cement is prepared by a solution of shellac in ammonia4 ,this is best made by soaking pulverized gum shellac in ten times its weight of strong ammonia1 when a slimy mass is obtained1 which in three to four weeks will become liquid without the use of hot water4 ,this softens the rubber1 and becomes1 after volatilization of the ammonia1 hard and impermeable to gases and fluids4 ,renewing ,maroon ,colors on ,wool4--,wash the goods in very weak lye2 then rinse thoroughly in clear water2 thus you have a beautiful1 even color1 although your goods may have been much faded and stained4 ,though the color thus obtained may not be the exact shade as when new1 it is1 however1 a very pretty one4 ,the above will not answer for other than all woolen goods of a maroon color4 ,to make ,waterproof ,cloth out of thick ,ducking4--,the following ,french recipe is given3 ,take two pounds four ounces of alum1 and dissolve it in ten gallons of water4 ,in like manner dissolve the same quantity of sugar of lead in a similar quantity of water1 and mix the two together4 ,they form a precipitate of the sulphate of lead4 ,the clear liquor is now withdrawn1 and the cloth immersed one hour in the solution1 when it is taken out and dried in the shade1 washed in clean water and dried again4 ,how to ,stop a ,pinhole in ,lead ,pipe4--,take a ten-penny nail1 place the square end upon the hole1 and hit it two or three slight blows with a hammer1 and the orifice is closed as tight as though you had employed a plumber to do it at a cost of a dollar or more4 ,to ,build a ,chimney that ,will ,not ,smoke4--,the ,scientific ,american gives the following hints to those who would build a chimney which will not smoke3--,the chief point is to make the throat not less than four inches broad and twelve long2 then the chimney should be abruptly enlarged to double the size1 and so continued for one foot or more2 then it may be gradually tapered off as desired4 ,but the inside of the chimney1 throughout its whole length to the top1 should be plastered very smooth with good mortar1 which will harden with age4 ,the area of a chimney should be at least half a square foot1 and no flues less than sixty square inches4 ,the best shape for a chimney is circular1 or many-sided1 as giving less friction1 7brick is the best material1 as it is a non-conductor17 and the higher above the roof the better4 ,to ,prevent ,turners' ,wood ,splitting4--,small pieces of valuable wood1 such kinds as are used for turning1 etc41 are very liable to split readily--that is1 outward from the centre4 ,to prevent this1 soak the pieces1 when first cut1 in cold water for #bd hours1 then boil in hot water for two or three hours1 and afterward dry slowly and under cover4 ,this will be found useful in making handsome mantel1 toilet1 and other articles from sumac1 cherry1 and other woods that never grow very large4 ,to ,remove ,dry ,paint on ,windows4--,the most economical way to remove dry paint from the panes is to make a small swab having a handle some eight inches long1 dip it in a little diluted oxalic acid1 and rub off the paint with a swab4 ,everlasting ,fence ,posts4--,i discovered many years ago that wood could be made to last longer than iron in the ground1 but thought the process so simple and inexpensive that it was not worth while making any stir about it4 ,i would as soon have poplar1 basswood1 or quaking ash as any other kind of timber for fence posts4 ,i have taken out basswood posts after having been set seven years1 which were as sound when taken out as when they were first put in the ground4 ,time and weather seemed to have no effect on them4 ,the posts can be prepared for less than two cents a piece4 ,this is the recipe3 ,take boiled linseed oil and stir in it pulverized charcoal to the consistency of paint4 ,put a coat of this over the timber1 and there is not a man that will live to see it rotten4 ,how to ,test the ,richness of ,milk4--,procure any long glass vessel--a cologne bottle or long phial4 ,take a narrow strip of paper1 just the length from the neck to the bottom of the phial1 and mark it off with one hundred lines at equal distances2 or into fifty lines and count each as two1 and paste it upon the phial1 so as to divide its length into a hundred equal parts4 ,fill it to the highest mark with milk fresh from the cow1 and allow it to stand in a perpendicular position twenty-four hours4 ,the number of spaces occupied by the cream will give you its exact percentage in the milk without any guess work4 ,to ,remove ,stains4--,the stains of ink on cloth1 paper1 or wood may be removed by almost all acids3 but those acids are to be preferred which are least likely to injure the texture of the stained substance4 ,the muriatic acid1 diluted with five or six times its weight of water1 may be applied to the spot1 and after a minute or two may be washed off1 repeating the application as often as may be necessary4 ,but the vegetable acids are attended with less risk1 and are equally effectual4 ,a solution of the oxalic1 citric 7acid of lemons71 or tartareous acids in water may be applied to the most delicate fabrics1 without any danger of injuring them2 and the same solutions will discharge writing but not printing ink4 ,hence they may be employed in cleaning books which have been defaced by writing on the margin1 without impairing the text4 ,lemon-juice and the juice of sorrels will also remove ink stains1 but not so easily as the concrete acid of lemons or citric acid4 ,to ,prevent ,snow-water or ,rain from ,penetrating the ,soles of ,shoes or ,boots in ,winter4--,this simple and effectual remedy is nothing more than a little beeswax and mutton suet1 warmed in a pipkin until in a liquid state4 ,then rub some of it lightly over the edges of the sole where the stitches are1 which will repel the wet1 and not in the least prevent the blacking from having the usual effect4 ,an ,easy ,method of ,preventing ,moths in ,furs or ,woolens4--,sprinkle the furs or woolen stuffs1 as well as the drawers or boxes in which they are kept1 with spirits of turpentine2 the unpleasant scent of which will speedily evaporate on exposure of the stuffs to the air4 ,some persons place sheets of paper1 moistened with spirits of turpentine1 over1 under1 or between pieces of cloth1 etc41 and find it a very effectual mode4 ,to make ,sea-water fit for ,washing ,linen at ,sea4--,soda put into sea-water renders it turbid2 the lime and magnesia fall to the bottom4 ,to make sea-water fit for washing linen at sea1 as much soda must be put in it1 as not only to effect a complete precipitation of these earths1 but to render the sea-water sufficiently laxivial or alkaline4 ,soda should always be taken to sea for this purpose4 ,to ,destroy ,insects4--,when bugs have obtained a lodgment in walls or timber1 the surest mode of overcoming the nuisance is to putty up every hole that is moderately large1 and oil-paint the whole wall or timber4 ,in bed-furniture1 a mixture of soft soap1 with snuff or arsenic1 is useful to fill up the holes where the bolts or fastenings are fixed1 etc4 ,french polish may be applied to smoother parts of the wood4 ,poultice for ,burns and ,frozen ,flesh4--,indian-meal poultices1 covered with young hyson tea1 moistened with hot water1 and laid over burns or frozen parts1 as hot as can be borne1 will relieve the pain in five minutes2 and blisters1 if they have not1 will not arise4 ,one poultice is usually sufficient4 ,cracked ,nipples4--,glycerine and tannin1 equal weights1 rubbed together into an ointment1 is very highly recommended1 as is also mutton tallow and glycerine4 ,to take the ,impression of any ,butterfly in all its ,colors4--,having taken a butterfly1 kill it without spoiling its wings1 which contrive to spread out as regularly as possible in a flying position4 ,then1 with a small brush or pencil1 take a piece of white paper2 wash part of it with gum-water1 a little thicker than ordinary1 so that it may easily dry4 ,afterwards1 laying your butterfly on the paper1 cut off the body close to the wings1 and1 throwing it away1 lay the paper on a smooth board with the fly upwards2 and1 laying another paper over that1 put the whole preparation into a screw-press1 and screw down very hard1 letting it remain under that pressure for half an hour4 ,afterwards take off the wings of the butterfly1 and you will find a perfect impression of them1 with all their various colors1 marked distinctly1 remaining on the paper4 ,when this is done1 draw between the wings of your impression the body of the butterfly1 and color it after the insect itself4 ,to take the ,stains of ,grease from ,woolen or ,silk4--,three ounces of spirits of wine1 three ounces of ,french chalk powdered1 and five ounces of pipe-clay4 ,mix the above ingredients1 and make them up in rolls about the length of a finger1 and you will find a never-failing remedy for removing grease from woolen or silken goods4 ,n4 ,b4--,it is applied by rubbing on the spot either dry or wet1 and afterwards brushing the place4 ,easy and ,safe ,method of ,discharging ,grease from ,woolen ,cloths4--,fuller's earth or tobacco pipe-clay1 being put wet on an oil-spot1 absorbs the oil as the water evaporates1 and leaves the vegetable or animal fibres of the cloth clean on being beaten or brushed out4 ,when the spot is occasioned by tallow or wax1 it is necessary to heat the part cautiously by an iron or the fire while the cloth is drying4 ,in some kinds of goods1 blotting-paper1 bran1 or raw starch1 may be used with advantage4 ,to take out ,spots of ,ink4--,as soon as the accident happens1 wet the place with juice of sorrel or lemon1 or with vinegar1 and the best hard white soap4 ,to take ,iron-moulds out of ,linen4--,hold the iron-mould on the cover of a tankard of boiling water1 and rub on the spot a little juice of sorrel and a little salt2 and when the cloth has thoroughly imbibed the juice1 wash it in lye4 ,to take out ,spots on ,silk4--,rub the spots with spirits of turpentine2 this spirit exhaling1 carries off with it the oil that causes the spot4 ,to take ,wax out of ,velvet of all ,colors except ,crimson4--,take a crumby wheaten loaf1 cut it in two1 toast it before the fire1 and1 while very hot1 apply it to the part spotted with wax4 ,then apply another piece of toasted bread hot as before1 and continue this application until the wax is entirely taken out4 ,to ,bleach ,straw4--,straw is bleached by the vapors of sulphur1 or a solution of oxalic acid or chloride of lime4 ,it may be dyed with any liquid color4 ,windows1 to ,crystallize4--,dissolve epsom-salts in hot ale1 or solution of gum arabic1 wash it over the window1 and let it dry4 ,if you wish to remove any1 to form a border or centre-piece1 do it with a wet cloth4 ,wax for ,bottling4--,rosin1 #ac parts2 wax1 #a part2 melt and add any color4 ,used to render corks and bungs air-tight by melting the wax over them4 ,whitewash4--,slack half a bushel of lime with boiling water1 and cover the vessel to retain the steam4 ,strain the liquor1 and add one peck of salt previously dissolved in warm water1 #c lbs4 of rice boiled and ground to a paste1 ,spanish whiting1 #h oz42 glue1 #a lb42 mix and add hot water1 #e gallons2 let it stand a few days1 and apply hot4 ,it makes a brilliant wash for inside or outside works4 ,to ,purify ,water for ,drinking4--,filter river-water through a sponge1 more or less compressed1 instead of stone or sand1 by which the water is not only rendered more clean1 but wholesome2 for sand is insensibly dissolved by the water1 so that in four or five years it will have lost a fifth part of its weight4 ,powder of charcoal should be added to the sponge when the water is foul or fetid4 ,those who examine the large quantity of terrene matter on the inside of tea-kettles1 will be convinced all water should be boiled before drunk1 if they wish to avoid being afflicted with gravel or stone1 etc4 ,to ,purify the ,muddy ,waters of ,rivers or ,pits4--,make a number of holes in the bottom of a deep tub2 lay some clean gravel thereon1 and above this some clean sand2 sink this tub in the river or pit1 so that only a few inches of the tub will be above the surface of the water2 the river or pit water will filter through the sand1 and rise clear through it to the level of the water on the outside1 and will be pure and limpid4 ,method of ,making ,putrid ,water ,sweet in a ,night's ,time4--,four large spoonfuls of unslacked lime1 put into a puncheon of ninety gallons of putrid water at sea1 will1 in one night1 make it as clear and sweet as the best spring-water just drawn2 but1 unless the water is afterwards ventilated sufficiently to carbonize the lime1 it will be a lime-water4 ,three ounces of pure unslacked lime should saturate #ij gallons of water4 ,to ,keep ,apples from ,freezing4--,apples form an article of chief necessity in almost every family2 therefore1 great care is taken to protect them from frost2 it being well known that they1 if left unprotected1 are destroyed by the first frost which occurs4 ,they may be kept in the attic with impunity throughout the winter1 by simply covering them over with a linen cloth2 be sure you have linen1 for woolen or other cloth is of no avail4 ,to ,preserve ,grapes4--,take a cask or barrel which will hold water1 and put into it1 first a layer of bran1 dried in an oven1 or of ashes well dried and sifted2 upon this place a layer of grapes well cleaned1 and gathered in the afternoon of a dry day1 before they are perfectly ripe2 proceed thus with alternate layers of bran or ashes and grapes1 till the barrel is full1 taking care that the grapes do not touch each other1 and to let the last layer be of bran or ashes2 then close the barrel so that the air may not penetrate1 which is an essential point4 ,grapes thus packed will keep for nine or even twelve months4 ,to restore them to freshness1 cut the end of the stalk of each bunch of grapes1 and put it into red wine1 as you would flowers into water4 ,white grapes should be put into white wine4 ,to ,increase the ,laying of ,eggs4--,the best method is to mix with their food1 every other day1 about a teaspoon of ground cayenne pepper to each dozen fowl4 ,whilst upon this subject1 it would be well to say1 that if your hens lay soft eggs1 or eggs without shells1 you should put plenty of old plaster1 egg-shells1 or even oyster-shells broken up1 where they can get at it4 ,to ,preserve ,meats4--,beef to pickle for long keeping4 ,first1 thoroughly rub salt into it1 and let it remain in bulk for twenty-four hours to draw off the blood4 ,second1 take it up1 letting it drain1 and pack as desired4 ,third1 have ready a pickle prepared as follows3 for every #ajj pounds of beef use #g pounds salt2 saltpetre and cayenne pepper each1 #a ounce2 molasses1 #a quart2 and soft water1 #h gallons2 boil and skim well1 and when cold pour over the beef4 ,another method is to use #e pounds salt1 #a pound brown sugar1 and oz4 of saltpetre1 to each #ajj pounds2 dissolve the above in sufficient water to cover the meat1 and in two weeks drain all off1 and make more same as first4 ,it will then keep through the season4 ,to boil for eating1 put into boiling water2 for soups1 into cold water4 ,flies1 to ,destroy4--,boil some quassia-chips in a little water1 sweeten with syrup or molasses1 and place it in saucers4 ,it is destructive to flies1 but not to children4 ,walnuts1 to ,pickle4--,take #ajj young walnuts1 lay them in salt and water for two or three days1 changing the water every day4 7,if required to be soon ready for use1 pierce each walnut with a larding pin that the pickle may penetrate74 ,wipe them with a soft cloth1 and lay them on a folded cloth for some hours4 ,then put them in a jar1 and pour on them sufficient of the above spiced vinegar1 hot1 to cover them4 ,or they may be allowed to simmer gently in strong vinegar1 then put into a jar with a handful of mustard-seed1 #a oz4 of ginger1 oz4 mace1 #a oz4 allspice1 #b heads of garlic1 and #b split nutmegs2 and pour on them sufficient boiling vinegar to cover them4 ,some prefer the walnuts to be gently simmered with the brine1 then laid on a cloth for a day or two till they turn black1 put into a jar1 and hot spiced vinegar poured on them4 ,to ,pickle ,cucumbers and ,gherkins4--,small cucumbers1 but not too young1 are wiped clean with a dry cloth1 put into a jar1 and boiling vinegar1 with a handful of salt1 poured on them4 ,boil up the vinegar every three days1 and pour it on them1 till they become green3 then add ginger and pepper1 and tie them up close for use1 or cover them with salt and water 7as above7 in a stone jar2 cover them1 and set them on the hearth before the fire for two or three days1 till they turn yellow2 then put away the water1 and cover them with hot vinegar1 and set them near the fire1 and keep them hot for eight or ten days1 till they become green2 then pour off the vinegar1 cover them with hot spiced vinegar1 and cover them close4 ,mushroom ,ketchup4--,pickled mushrooms1 #d lbs43 salt1 #b lbs4 ,sprinkle it on the mushrooms2 and1 when they liquefy1 remove the juice2 acid pimento1 #f oz42 cloves1 #a oz42 boil gently and strain3 the remaining liquor1 if any1 may be treated with pepper1 mace and ginger for a second quality4 ,tomato ,ketchup4--,proceed as for mushroom ketchup1 and add a little ,chili pepper vinegar4 ,to ,take ,fac-,similes of ,signatures4--,write your name on a piece of paper1 and while the ink is wet sprinkle over it some finely-powdered gum arabic1 then make a rim round it1 and pour on it some fusible alloy1 in a liquid state4 ,impressions may be taken from the plates formed in this way1 by means of printing-ink and the copperplate-press4 ,to ,copy ,letters without a ,press4--,a black copying ink1 which flows easily from the pen1 and will enable any one to obtain very sharp copies without the aid of a press1 can be prepared in the following manner3 ,one ounce of coarsely broken extract of logwood and two drachms of crystallized carbonate of soda are placed in a porcelain capsule with eight ounces of distilled water1 and heated until the solution is of a deep red color1 and all the extract is dissolved4 ,the capsule is then taken from the fire4 ,stir well into the mixture one ounce of glycerine of specific gravity of #a4be1 fifteen grains of neutral chromate of potash1 dissolved in a little water1 and two drachms of finely pulverized gum arabic1 which may be previously dissolved in a little hot water so as to produce a mucilaginous solution4 ,the ink is now complete and ready for use4 ,in well closed bottles it may be kept for a long time without getting mouldy1 and1 however old it may be1 will allow copies of writing to be taken without the aid of a press4 ,it does not attack steel pens4 ,this ink cannot be used with a copying press4 ,its impression is taken on thin moistened copying paper1 at the back of which is placed a sheet of writing paper4 ,to ,obtain ,fresh ,blown ,flowers in ,winter4--,choose some of the most perfect buds of the flowers you would preserve1 such as are latest in blowing and ready to open2 cut them off with a pair of scissors1 leaving to each1 if possible1 a piece of stem about three inches long2 cover the end of the stem immediately with sealing wax1 and when the buds are a little shrunk and wrinkled1 wrap each of them up separately in a piece of paper1 perfectly clean and dry1 and lock them up in a dry box or drawer2 and they will keep without corrupting4 ,in winter1 or at any time when you would have the flowers blow1 take the buds at night and cut off the end of the stem sealed with wax1 and put the buds into water wherein a little nitre or salt has been diffused1 and the next day you will have the pleasure of seeing the buds open and expanding themselves1 and the flowers display their most lively colors1 and breathe their agreeable odors4 ,cheap ,ice ,cream4--,sweet milk1 two quarts4 ,scald the milk1 pour over four eggs1 and stir well4 ,cool off and add sugar and essence of lemon or vanilla4 ,pour into a deep1 narrow tin pail4 ,cover1 and set into a wooden pail4 ,fill up the space between the two vessels with pounded ice and salt4 ,in half an hour it will be fit for use4 ,keep thus in the ice till wanted to use4 ,to ,take ,impressions from ,coins4--,make a thick solution of isinglass in water1 and lay it hot on the metal2 let it remain for twelve hours1 then remove it1 breathe on it and apply gold or silver-leaf on the wrong side4 ,any color may be given to the isinglass instead of gold or silver1 by simple mixture4 ,to ,print ,pictures from the ,print ,itself4--,the page or print is soaked in a solution first of potass1 and then of tartaric acid4 ,this produces a perfect diffusion of crystals of bitartrate of potass through the texture of the unprinted part of the paper4 ,as this salt resists oil1 the ink roller may now be passed over the surface1 without transferring any of its contents1 except to the printed paper4 ,to ,preserve ,steel ,knives from ,rust4--,never wrap them in woolen cloths4 ,when they are not to be used for some time1 have them made bright and perfectly dry2 then take a soft rag1 and rub each blade with dry wood ashes4--,wrap them closely in thick brown paper1 and lay them in a drawer or dry closet4 ,a set of elegant knives1 used only on great occasions1 were kept in this way for over a hundred years without a spot of rust4 ,to ,plate and ,gild without a ,battery4--,a very useful solution of silver or gold for plating or gilding without the aid of a battery may be made as follows3 ,take say1 #a ounce of nitrate of silver1 dissolved in one quart of distilled or rain water4 ,when thoroughly dissolved1 throw in a few crystals of hyposulphite of soda1 which will at first form a brown precipitate1 but which eventually becomes redissolved if sufficient hyposulphite has been employed4 ,a slight excess of this salt must1 however1 be added4 ,the solution thus formed may be used for coating small articles of steel1 brass1 or ,german silver1 by simply dipping a sponge in the solution and rubbing it over the surface of the article to be coated4 ,i have succeeded in coating steel very satisfactorily by this means1 and have found the silver so firmly attached to the steel 7when the solution has been carefully made7 that it has been removed with considerable difficulty4 ,a solution of gold may be made in the same way1 and applied as described4 ,a concentrated solution either of gold or silver thus made1 may be used for coating parts of articles which have stripped or blistered1 by applying it with a camel hair pencil to the part1 and touching the spot at the same time with a thin clean strip of zinc4 ,to make a ,clock for #be ,cents4--,first you get a sheet of stout millboard1 such as is used by bookbinders4 ,this will cost you from six to ten cents4 ,get size twenty-seven by twenty-two inches4 ,draw two lines the longest way equally distant from the edge and each other4 ,this divides it into three parts of the same size4 ,now from the top measure off ten inches for the face1 and then with your knife partly cut the board through the rest of the lines below the face1 and bend them back and glue together by putting a strip of cloth over the edges where they meet4 ,mark out the face of your clock1 and make a hole for the hands4 ,go to your tinman1 and he will make you a funnel-shaped spout1 which you must glue on the bottom4 ,then make a spool like a cone--running to a point on one end--and eight inches across on the other4 ,wind a string on this cone1 commencing at the large end1 and winding down just as you would a top4 ,tie to the end a conical ink bottle filled with sand4 ,make some wooden hands1 and put them on the face4 ,then fill your box1 now made1 with sand1 and when it is hung up the sand will run out slowly at the bottom1 and as the sand goes out the weights lower1 and turn the wheel1 which makes the hands go around4 ,it will depend upon the size of the hole at the bottom as to how fast it runs4 ,you can paint it1 and make it quite an ornament and curiosity in your house4 ,,tricks ,,and ,,diversions ,,with ,,cards4 ,by ,professor ,,hartz4 ,an entirely new work1 and contains all the tricks and deceptions with ,cards as practiced by this celebrated ,prestidigitator4 ,to lovers of the marvelous this book will be a perfect god-send4 ,they will find popularly explained1 simplified1 and adapted for ,home ,amusements1 all ,tricks performed by ,sleight of ,hand1 by ,mental ,calculation1 by ,memory1 by ,arrangements of the ,cards1 by the aid of confederates1 and by ,mechanical ,contrivances4 ,it explains fully1 ,how to make the pass1 giving a diagram showing the position of the fingers2 ,how to force a card2 ,how to smuggle a card2 ,to slip a card2 ,to carry away a card2 and place a card4 ,there are all the requirements necessary for a first class ,prestidigitator4 ,it also contains over one hundred marvelous and ingenious tricks as practiced by this wonderful ,professor1 and which justly entitled him to be called the ,king of ,cards4 ,to make this valuable book even more complete1 there has been added a complete ,exposee of all the ,card ,tricks used by ,professional ,gamblers to cheat their unwary victims4 ,it is also illustrated with many handsome engravings4 ,mailed for #cj cents4 ,,the ,,american ,,ventriloquist4 ,contains simple and full directions by which any one may acquire this amusing art4 ,also1 numerous examples for practice1 and instructions for making the ,magic ,whistle1 for imitating ,birds1 ,animals1 and peculiar sounds of all kinds4 ,any boy who wishes to obtain an art by which he can develope a wonderful amount of astonishment1 mystery and fun1 should learn ,ventriloquism1 as he easily can1 by following the simple secret as given in this book4 ,mailed for #ae cents4 ,,the ,,great ,,northern ,,wizard',s ,,hand-,,book ,,of ,,magic4 ,a ,book of ,wonders and ,mysteries ,unveiled4 ,it shows how to perform the most wonderful ,tricks1 ,experiments and ,feats4 ,it exhibits the ,wonders of ,natural ,magic2 ,wonders of ,chemistry2 ,wonders of ,electricity2 ,wonders of ,coin ,handling2 ,wonders of ,white ,magic2 ,wonders of ,galvanism2 ,wonders of ,magnetism2 ,wonders of ,legerdemain2 ,wonders of ,sleight of ,hand2 ,wonders of ,jugglery2 ,wonders of ,mechanics2 and ,wonders of ,figures4 ,also1 the ,art of ,making ,fireworks1 and many other wonderful ,tricks1 ,experiments and ,feats4 ,mailed for #bj ,cents4 ,,the ,,guide ,,to ,,politeness3 ,a ,,hand-,,book ,,of ,,good ,,manners4 ,this book treats on the ,modern ,customs of good ,society in both ,public and ,private ,life4 ,it is culled from the very best authorities on ,social ,intercourse1 and shows you how to act in any emergency1 and how to enter1 without embarrassment1 any society or gathering4 ,contents3--,dress2 ,introductions2 ,cards2 ,shaking ,hands2 ,letters and ,presents2 ,conversation2 ,morning ,calls2 ,dinners2 ,carving2 ,balls2 ,evening ,parties2 ,riding and ,driving2 ,the ,promenade2 ,boating2 ,staying with ,friends2 and many useful and valuable hints4 ,mailed for #bj ,cents4 ,the ,lovers' ,hand-,book ,series4 ,no4 #a4 ,,love-,,making ,,secrets1 ,,and ,,the ,,art ,,of ,,being ,,popular ,,with ,,the ,,ladies4 ,this book will gladden the hearts of thousands of both sexes1 and will cause many hearts and hands to be united in wedlock4 ,no ,maiden's heart can resist1 if the instructions are followed in the manner here indicated4 ,full and practical directions are given ,how to ,woo and ,win the most beautiful1 most reserved1 most romantic1 most religious1 most bashful1 most poetic1 most perverse1 or1 most refined girl that ever attempted to bewilder an unfortunate man4 ,it tells you1 also1 ,how to ,court an ,actress1 ,old ,maid1 ,heiress1 or ,widow2 ,when ,men and ,women are adapted for ,marriage2 ,how to choose a ,wife1 and live happily in the ,nuptial state1 and gives important counsels to the newly married pair4 ,mailed for #bj cents4 ,no4 #b4 ,,confidential ,,advice ,,to ,a ,,lover4 ,this book treats on the qualifications and essential characteristics necessary in a good ,wife1 and is a complete guide for the selection of a partner4 ,the reader will find many things1 both new and strange1 regarding ,love4 ,many prudish persons may think the ,mysteries of ,sparking too dark and solemn a subject to be treated in this manner1 but after perusing this work1 they will say to the daring author1 well-done4 ,study this book first1 and do your 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,,dressing ,,with ,,taste4 ,this is the best work ever published on ,beauty and ,development4 ,by following its precepts the ,homely become ,handsome2 the ,weak become ,strong and ,vigorous2 the ,rude1 ,clumsy and ,uncultivated become ,elegant and ,refined2 the ,lean become ,plump2 the ,corpulent become ,slender4 ,it shows1 ,how to become ,good-,looking2 ,how to improve the ,complexion2 make the ,skin ,white and ,soft2 remove ,freckles1 ,warts and ,corns2 make the ,eyes ,beautiful2 prevent the ,hair from ,falling ,out2 prevent ,gray ,hair2 promote the ,growth of the ,beard2 cure ,baldness2 remove ,superfluous ,hair4 ,also1 ,how to ,preserve the ,teeth2 ,how to have ,white ,hands and ,beautiful ,nails2 ,how to increase the ,memory2 prolong ,life2 cure ,nervous ,ailments2 ,how to ,dress cheaply1 yet elegantly1 and acquire a graceful carriage4 ,to which is added a list of ,colors arranged in harmonious groups1 showing all those that make agreeable combinations4 ,this book will be found an essential companion for all those who desire to become beautiful1 elegant and graceful4 ,mailed for #be cents4 ,corrections4 ,the first line indicates the original1 the second the correction4 p4 #af3 quarter of an ounce of gum arabic a quarter of an ounce of gum arabic p4 #ah3 them two or three days in colorless venegar4 them two or three days in colorless vinegar4 p4 #dc3 to be corroded with the acid1 should be ferfectly to be corroded with the acid1 should be perfectly p4 #de3 cream tartar and castile soap1 one uarter of an ounce4 cream tartar and castile soap1 one quarter of an ounce4 p4 #di3 ,a little salt improves it flavor2 ,a little salt improves its flavor2 p4 #eb3 ,our's takes his naps out of doors in the shade ,ours takes his naps out of doors in the shade p4 #ec3 ,the suphate of lead is taken up ,the sulphate of lead is taken up p4 #ei3 ,n4 ,b4--,it it applied by rubbing ,n4 ,b4--,it is applied by rubbing