The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-01-30

will not run; then spread it smoothly
over one side OF the frame little less
than ope-eighth OF an inch thick; put
on the things, and then spread putty on
sr other side. When the frame ia dry
varnish it, and when it is thoroughly
dry it will be as solid as any one could
desire.
PRETTY MANTLE PIECE ORNAMENT
may be obtained by suspendipg an
acorn. by a piece Of thread tied around
it, within hall an inch OF the surface OF
come water contained in q vase, tum-
bier or saucer, and allowing it to re-
main undisturbed for several weeks.
1t will foon burst open. and small roots
will seek the water; q straight and tenn.
pering stem. with beautiful glossy green
leaves. will shoot upward, and present
very pleasing appearance. Chestnut
trees may be grown In the same man
ner, but their leaves are not 30 beauti-
full as those OF the oak. The water
should be changed once q month, taxi
ing care to supply water OF the same
warmth; bits OF charcoal added to it
will prevent the water from souring.
II the little leaves turn yellow, add
one drop of ammonia into the utensil
which holds the water, and they will
renew their luxuriance. Another pref
ty ornament is made by wettiug q
sponge and sprinkling it with canary,
hemp, erase and other seeds. The
sponge should be refreshed with water
daily, so as to be kept moist. In a few
days the seeds will terminate, and the
sponge will soon be covered with q mass
Of green foliage.
HOUSEHOLD HINTS.
Cleanse bottles that have medicine in
them, BY putting ashes in each, immers-
ing them in cold water, aud then heat
ing the water gradually till it boils.
After boiling an hour, let them remain
in the water till it lie cold. Wash them
il soap suds, and rinse them till clear
in fair water. Pie-plstes that have
been long used for baking are apt 10
impart an unpleasant taste, on account
OF the rancidity OF the butter and lard
imbibed. Put them in brass kettle.
with ashes and cold water, AMI boil
them an hour.
A lady correspondent tells Moores
Rural that for many years past she has
had ripe tomatoes in February-grow-
ing them in her kitchen from seed sown
in mid summer in large boxes. She
trains them on trellises, and they are
ornamental as well as pleasure to the
palate.
The London Gardeners Magazine sug-
gests a simple method OF supporting
the flower-spikes of hyacinths grown in
pots or glasses. All that is necessary
is to prepare a sufficient number OF
neat sticks Of the proper length, make
the points very sharp, and, in using
them, thrust the stake into the bulb.
1t will not interfere with the Towering,
and, as the stake will be perfectly
steady, twill hold up the spike in the
most satisfactory manner.
For Cleaning Clothes.-Dissolve two
pounds OF soap in three gallons Of wat
er as hot as the hand can bear to this
add one teaspoonful of turpentine and
three OF aqua ammonia, the mixtuye to
be we'll stirred. Soak the linen clothes
in this two or three hours, taking care
to keep the boiler tightly closed. Then
wash and rinse in the usual way. Add,
for the second use of the preparation,
half az much ammonia and turpeutlne
as the first. Both of these posses strong
defensive qualities without any irjurl-
GUS effect. The smell Of both will dis.
appear by the time the clothes are dry.
The use of this mixture makes rubbing
unnecessary, and will not remove the
color from calicoes.
II you are troubled about your tin
ware becoming furnished soon, give it q
thorough sand securing, then rub 1t
thoroughly with a dry cloth and whit
ing 1t will not turn it to silver, but 1t
will make it resemble that metal very
much. Rub it weekly with whiting,
and do not doubt that you will thank
me for telling you.
The leaves of the mesembryanthe-
mum, or ice. plant. are covered with
transparent vesicles full OF water, which
in the shade seem to be gemmed With
dewdrops, but when exposed to the sun
appear scattered over with frozen crys-
tails, which brilliantly reflect the rays
O, the sun. And on this account they
are called ice plants. They are very
curious, quite hardy. and require rich
mould Some OF the species bear very
beautiful flowers OF rich roay pink or
crimson.
A rag carpet should not be washed
as long Is it can be avoided. 1t soils
much easier after being once washed
besides fading. II there are grease
spots, little bard soap rubbed on, then
wash ed off with hot water and we'll rim
sed, is a good way TO remove them or
some aqua ammonia is eq1ally IS
good.
A good way to polish silver is to rub
with wet whiting; let it dry with some
OF il on them. When the articles are
OF an intricate pattern, the whiting ID
| not easily removed, and it is better to
| use aqua ammonia, rubbing with a soi'
rag.
USEFUL RECIPES.
Remedies for Burns.-Tar gives imme'
diste relief from pain. as it excludes
the air from the burned surface. Lin
seed oil (unboiled) applied with q festh'
er also allsys the burning; 90 does fns'
| " carded wool laid thick upon the
wound. Arnica tincture diluted with
water 10 good for burn. An excellent
| lipiment for burns and scalds is made
by filling . two-ounce vial q third iul'
OF strong lime water and the remaining
two-thirds with sweet oil. This should