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The Dispensary. Fob Toothache.—There are times in the lives of children when colds are taken, no one knows how, and when toothache is almost unbearable, and yet it is not adviseable to have the tooth ex tracted. One means of relief at such a • time, is to cut a large raisin open, roast or heat it, and apply it around the tooth while it is as hot as it can be borne ; it will operate like a little poultice, and will draw out the inflammation. To wet a flannel cloth with strong vinegar, and then put a hot iron under it, and so to steam the face will also aid in reducing the inflammation. Breathe Through the Nose.— Dr. Ward, Phjsicianto the Metropolitan Throat Hospital, in an article on sing ers’ throat uaucles, in the Musical Critic, treats the various kinds of ca tarrhal troubles experienced by public singers, and repeats the well-known fact that the nose is the only channel through which air should pass during ordinary acts of breathing, the mouth being in tended only as an accessory breathing agent w’hen, on certain occasions—as, for instance, running—the lungs de mand a rapid supply of air. The air, in passing through the nostrils, is warmed and sifted from its harmful ingredients and thus prepared for its reception into the delicate structures below. If it passes directly into the mouth without the above preparation, it will frequently cause irritation and inflammation of the mucous membrane lining the mouth and throat by being, in the first place, too cold, and in the second place by con taining irritating particles of dust and other matter. Fever Caused by Impure Water. —A remarkable outbreak of enteric fever occurred in Evesham, England, last summer. Fifty-one houses were invaded with sixty-eight cases, forty-six of the patients falling ill during the fortnight ending August 8. The houses in which the patients lived were in many instances several miles apart, their sanitary circumstances varied widely, sewers and water supply were entirely different, and the milk supply was de rived from several independent sources. Under these conditions it was no easy matter for the health officers to discover the source of the epidemic. It was elic ited, however, that all the patients at tacked before August 8 had attended Evesham regatta, and that they had all been present in one particular meadow. Further investigation developed the fact that thirty-two of the forty-six had cer tainly, and eleven had most probably, partaken of refreshments at a certain stall. The other three were in doubt. In one instance tw r o of a party of three drank lemonade, while the third took nothing ; the two had the fever, while the other escaped. The w r ater used in the refreshment stalls had been drawn from a w r ell near the meadow, the water of which was found to be so contami nated that it was at once closed ; the be lief of the health officer being that this polluted well had been the immediate source of the epidemic. Two very ob vious inferences may be drawn from this occurrence. One is the propriety of carrying refreshments from home when going on a day’s pleasure seeking; the other, the necessity of more critical supervision of the water supplies of pleasure resorts. This should cover the water not only used for drinking or in the preparation of beverages, but also that used in making ice cream and water ices, and in washing drinking vessels and the like. The ice used in verages is a further source of peril, e the ponds from which it is cut are frequently foul, if not infected, that water in freezing clears noxious germs has been shown trial to be untrue. Contam- yields impure ice, no mat- y the freezing is accorn- mountain. The shaft is cut in the live rock, the sides are as perpendicular as the plumb line could make them, and the depth, as ascertained by the time of a falling stone, something under 400 feet, the bottom at present being dry. Within a distance of fifty yards on the same hill are two other similar wells ; and local tradition asserts that there is underground communication between the three. This theory finds support in the fact that when a pistol is fired at the moutn of one of these wells with a view of disturbing the siesta of the pigeons which flock thither at the noontide heats, the noise made by their wings, at first very loud, gets gradually fainter, as though the birds were escaping through some lateral galleries. They certainly betake themselves in some manner away from the perpendicular shaft without coming out at the upper mouth, though there is no evidence to prove that their exit takes place through either of the other two wells. The labor expended on the ’boring of these wells must have been enormous. If the object was merely to secure the water supply for some fort which originally crowned these heights one cannot see why a shaft twenty-four feet by eigh teen. and so accurately cut. should have been required. Were they indeed wells, or were they intended as passages for the sudden exit of troops from some fortress built here to hold the plain in awe ? In the latter case some sort of a spiral staircase would necessarily have been attached to the walls of the shaft, of which at the present day no trace remains. Unfortunately for science, no traveler, has yet visited Shiraz suffi ciently enterprising to go down the 400 feet of perpendicular side with rope or ladder. Curious relics of bygone times might certainly be found at the bottom but without a proper windlass and better ropes than those now' made in Fars the risk of a broken neck would cool the ardor of the most venturesome antiquary; and so, up to the present, the pigeons alone enjoy the sight of the secret treasures which possibly lie at the bottom of these astounding shafts. As we have said before there is now no vestige of building left on the hill to indicate in dny way the date of their construction, nor is there any inscrip tion apparent on the sides of any of the wells to aid us in our investigations. Tradition, as usual in Persia in the case of anything out of the common, ascribes the work to Suleiman ibu Daub and his Linns. The Cuisine. Agricultural and Statistical. The stock raisers of Colorado esti mate the aggregate value of their flocks and herds at $35,000,000. The number of horned cattle is placed at 2,250,000. The English butchers prefer cattle different design and with deeper combi-j weighing from 1,000 to 1000 pounds nations of’color. ; and sheep about 150 pounds live weight! In England window curtains of stain- | Wethers bring from one to two pence a ed glass, for the lower half of the win- ! pound more than ewes, and black-faced Decorative Economies A novel and costly earjiet is made en tirely of Eastern rugs, three of equal length forming the centre, while the border Is composed of rugs of slightly To make an excellent soft icing, take the whites of two eggs and beat to a stiff froth; add, a little at a time, half a pound of pulverized sugar and beat thoroughly for half an hour; flavor with lemon. For appetizing egg sandwiches take some eggs, beat them thoroughly and fry them in batter as a pancake, and when cold cut in small, square pieces and put between slices of buttered brown bread. To make old bread as good as new, dip thick slices or square pieces of old bread quickly into cold water, put them in a hot oven, anti thoroughly heat through. Cold gems and cold biscuit should not be wet. A quick and thor ough warming with a drying makes the old bread very tender and fresh. A hot sauce for meats that is very nice is made of one can of tomatoes, two finely chopped onions, a teaspoon ful of cayenne pepper, cinnamon, cloves, salt and nutmeg to suit the taste ; boil for ten minutes, then take from the fire and add a large cupful of strong vinegar. Chicken patties, which are a delight to the eyes and stomachs of tlie chil dren, are made by picking the meat from a cold chicken and cutting it in* small pieces. Put it in a sauce pan with a little water or milk, butter, pepper and salt. Thicken with a little flour and with the yolk of one egg. Line some patty pans with crust, no and yet tough, rub them over with bake. When n, and send to dow, are becoming usual, and are a very great improvement upon the ugly struc tures of woven wire and wicker which have done service for so long a time. “Those who know’’ assert that these particularly pretty additions to the win dow will soon be equally usual in New York residences. Excellent scrap-baskets are now made of Japanese umbrellas. The modus op- erandi is simple. Itows of chenille are looped from spoke to spoke, and the point of the opened umbrella fixed in a stand. The addition of a bright bow and ends of satin ribbon makes a pretty finish. There is, in fact no limit to decorative possibilities with Japanese productions. Two fans, for example, joined together at the edges with narrow satin ribbon, make an excellent wall-pocket for a small parlor or bedroom. A pretty hall corner is easily made by the help of a carpenter. Corner shelves may be fitted into either side opposite the entrance, and serve to hold an orna mental pot with creeping plant or a bowl with gold-fish. Such a niche, if prettily draped, could be a very great help in brightening up the hallway, which is apt, in small houses, to be gloomy and depressing in effect. The Germans cultivate ivy in their rooms with great success. Placing a root in a large pot by one side of a win dow, they will train it as it grows until it forms a pretty frame of the entire window. At Fordham there is a drug store in which ivy has been trained com pletely across the ceiling, passing both windows. The root from which it or iginated was brought from Westmins ter Abbey to this country several years ago. The open fire place, w’hicli is now universal in new houses, has become the subject of much attention. In the latest styles the facings are of exquisitely work ed brass and enamel, while centre-pieces yf porcelain and ox-namental flow'ers in the same material add to the decorative effect. Tiles representing a series of incidents or landscapes form the hearth, while a fender of curious brass work cor responds with the facing of the grate. Extra housemaids will soon be needed to keep the grates in order befitting their magnificence. Home decorators are achieving great things with the aid of common pottery paint, which, applied to white wood, gives it an ebonized appearance. Carv ed figures and bracket supports can be bought very cheaply in common wood, and with their aid mantels and cabinets can be made at home which will prove highly decorative. Plaster casts take gilding or bronze paint well, and if framed .in black or plush look extremely well upon a light wall paper. The little images sold in the streets for a trifle call be converted by the use of bronze powder into really effective ornaments. Common fishing cord is used now for coarse crotchet instead of Macrame lace. It is less clumsy to work with and equal ly effective. Crotcheted with large need les and left with heavy fringe, it serves admirably as bordering for little tables covered with cloth or plush. Hand-bags are also made of it. A novel decoration for the mantel consists of a curtain about half a yard long, suspended from rings upon a small brass pole, and separated in the centre. A small piece of mirror fastened against the wall In the centre shows when the curtains thus formed are drawn aside, and is at once novel and attractive. Weather Signs.—The color of the sky is often an excellent indicator of the weather. A bright yellow sky in the evening presages wind ; a pale yellow, i dampness. A neutral gray color in the is a good sign, while a ruddy sheep are preferred. Sugar-beets and yellow mangolds are excellent feed for making milk. Their healthful effect upon the cows, and their aid in digestion and assimilation of other food tend largely to increase the yield of milk, and the abundant nutriment contained in them gives quality and flavor. We see it stated that the amount paid for imported cattle during the year 1881 was $8,075,500. For 1882 it is estimated that the amount will not fall below’ $5,000,000. Onions cut up with food for chickens are said to be an effectual remedy for chicken cholera. A little ground ginger mixed with their meal once every day or two is also beneficial wdien symptoms of cholera appear. Sheep suffer greatly from exposure, and need to be well housed, especially during storms. Throwing fodder on the ground is a wasteful practice. Racks can be made at small cost, and they will more than pay for /themselves in a single winter. We want no better sitfn of a good farmer than that he prizes manure, and believes in returning to the soil some thing like an equivalent for what is re moved. The secret of good farming lies in making the land produce the best possible results without deterioration. Greasy Heels in Horses.—Grease is akin to scratches on the heels, but is more injurious to the horse, and not so easily cured. Wheat bran is a good sedative for such affections, and should be fed at least half and half with In dian meal or whole corn, and one-fourth to one-third of oats, rye or barley. The horse should also be kept well salted. A teaspoonful, even full or heaping, according to his size, and mixed up well in the bran at night, is a fair dose. Tools.—Every implement needed on the farm should be overhauled before the time for using them arrives. Sharpen all edged tools, and oil the various parts of the farm machinery. Look well to the bolts, that none may be missing when the day for using the implements is at hand. The little things of the farm are very important, and no one can hope to succeed without paying strict attention to them. Agriculture in Commom Schools. —One great difficulty in the way of the success of agricultural schools in the United States, lies in the fact that our people do not make use of the primary schools as auxiliaries—as feeders to them. Instruction in the elements of agricultural education should begin in the common schools of the country, especially in those where farmers’ sons and daughters make up the bulk of attendance. This is being done in France and other European countries. The result is entirely satisfactory’. Youth of both sexes can, in these schools, be instructed in botany, in the practical culture of trees, shrubs and flow’ers ; in grafting, budding, hybrid izing, seed selecting, and a score ot other things that will amuse and in struct, and at the same tim%beget a love for rural pursuits, and a desire for higher instruction in the science and art of agriculture, horticulture, stock breeding, etc. Public sentiment needs arousing in this direction. Hints for Home Dressmaking Do not trim w ol with silk ; braided designs have superseded the use of piece silk for triflnnings, and these are not only much more effective, but they wear better—as long as the material itself. All dresses , that are used for outdoors are cut walking length, and gills do not wear trains leader any cir cumstances before they have become a part and parcel of society life, and are nit is, over “ot age they do not wi ing should be narrow at the back, and well held in above the flounced or plaited edge, lhe short, rounded apron front is still fashionable ; so are straight folds and shirring. In many instances the fullness does not descend upon the lower part of the skirt, and it is not noticeable that the drapery is cut up, into a few parts and made as simple as jHissible. Paniered basques are as fashionably worn as ever, but they are not very deep and are rounded over the hips, where they often connect with the drapery at the back, the skirt being trimmed w'ith ruffles or plaitings, or alternate ruffle's of lace or embroidery and plaitings of the material. Sagging puffs are also employed, of graduated width, and with ruffles of embroidery between or head ing the puffs, or with insertion or lines of shirring between, upon which the edges of the puffing fall, but only lightly, the fullness being somewhat straight and scant. Basques and bodices are cut in a great variety of ways ; the deep Jersey basque, cLse fitting and w’ell shaped, is stil worn, the coat basque is as fashionable as ever, neither having been quite superseded by the pointed basque, hol- low r ed up on the hips and deepening to a point back and front. There is also the plaited blouse basque, which holds its own, and the shirred and belted waist, the double-breasted jacket basque, and the “French” waist, so-called, which is belted in broadly, but is plain upon the Shoulder, and open V-shaped at the neck, where it is finished with a ruffle of lace, which extends to the belt. The Field of Science. Professor C. A. Young, of Prince ton, is authority for the statement that but ab<*it 0000 stars are visible to the naked eye in this latitude. With an opera glass 300,000 may he seen, and with the most powerful telescope about 50,000,000. Astronomers have located and mapped 000,000 stars. A homemade barometer is easily con structed by filling a pickle bottle to within three inches of the top with water. Then take a clean Florence oil flask, and plunge the neck as far as it will go into the pickle bottle. The water will rise and fall with the weather leaving the flask entirely sometimes eight hours before a storm. A chemist named Ditma lias discover ed a process of solidifying u;al qil and arrangements have been completed at Baku, Russia, for manufacturing can dles from kerosene which will have / greater illuminating power than tafiow, and can be sold much cheaper. In Brazil large quantities of the best quality of pottery are being manufact ured from the ashes of the hard, silifious bark of the caraike tree, ’which is jow- dered and mixed with the purest of flay obtained from the beds of the ri\n- s . The ware is said to be extremely^bj-d and smooth and in every respect perior to that made by any other cess - . O* Scientists have adof? - c the theoryf that the duration of animal life sliould\ be five times the growth of the animal or being. Thus man gets his growth r in twenty years and should live to bo one hundred years old. The camel is eight years in growing and lives forty years. The horse reaches maturity in five years, and seldom lives beyond twenty-five; and so with other aninMR. Howto Take Out Screws from Woodwork One of the most simple and readiest methodes for loosenihg a rusted screw is to apply heat to the head of the scre w. A small bar or rod of iron, flat at the end, if reddenwl in the fire and applied for a couple or three minutes iq the. head of the rusted screw, will, as soon as it heats the screw, render its with drawal as easy by the screw-driver as if it was only a recently inserted screw. As there is a kitchen poker in every house, that instrument, if heated at its ex tremity, and applied fora few minutes to the haadof the screw or screws, will do the required work of loosening, and an ordinary screw-driver will do the rest \yitjunit causing the least damage, i able or vexation of spirit. In all( [k above the common kind, Avhere cu^ary to use screws, and -k aiuLnaount in mi) iere 1V 1 1# iLW