New-York tribune., 1874-04-13

CEMENT FOR AQUAiIA.-An adhesive cement lOI
aquaria may be made according to Klein, by mixing
equal parts of flowers of sulphur pulverized sal
ammoniac. and IRON filings with good linseed-oil
varnish; and then adding enough of pure white lead
10 foIm u firm, easily-worked mass
MARINE FISHERIES OF MAINE IN 1s13.-According
10 Ihe gloucester Telegraph, the total value of the
cured and packed herring Goldfish, haddock, pollock
aud mackerel in Maine last year will approximate
$4,000 giving employment to not less than $50
men. In catching cod and mackerel SCI vessels are
employed, aggregatng 4t'l9d tons burden
MEAT BIsCUIT.-A new form of biscuit for troops
was used i'll the Russian campaign against Khiva
with very satisfactory results. This composed
of one-third rye flour, One-third beef reduced to
powder, and One-tbird Of pulverzed sauerkraut:
Great relish for the food and excellent health of
those who used il characteristic of the Russian
soldiers throughout the campaign.
BEAUTIFUL WHITE FOR Notwithstanding to the
Dutsche UoUen- Gecebe Organ a beautiful white
may be impaired to wool by working it about an
hour in bath at 122 degrees composed for so pounds
of wool, of alum, pounds; tartar, of q pound ;
sulphuric acid, pound; soluble indigo, 8 ounces ;
aTCbi, !! ounces OT iOdne-vlOlet soluble in water
% ans and afteTward allowing it to lie for about
Two hours In solution of l pound OF chloride OF
bauum in water at l22 degrees There Is also a gain
in weight of about per cent by the precipitation of
sulphate of baryta permanent white, III the hbers
Ot the wool III the second bath.
ONE CAUSE OF THE POTATo DIsEAsE.-Among
the numerous causes of the potato disease, accord
ing TO DR.. Alfred Carpenter, principal con-
sists in the accidental introduction of diseased
tuber into pile destined for subsequent planting
the spores being transmitted from TO the other
so that the entire less affected. DR.,
Carpenter thinks that. rs a general rule, the germs
of disease must be pTeCXistng in the mother plant
but that they may remain entirely dormant or alto
Fulalp Vi.1.
favorable conditions of excessive moisture. heat or
other combine III proper ratio 10 quicken their
growth. II measures can be taken completely TO
Tsnfect the seed d-pOtatO before planting he thinks
40 apprehension need be felt as to the future
WEATHER PROOF WASH FOR Notwithstanding
TO Kuhr, a cheap and convenient reddish-brown
coating of ferrocyanide of copper be formed
npon wood. which not only adheres firmly and re-
tsts the weather, but also preserves the wood by
keeping il free from moss &c. well as
from injurious insects. To produce this re-
suit wash the surface previously brushed
with solution of half pound of yellow
prussiate of potash III a gallon of water with
solution of one pound of blue vltrlOl in gallon of
water The shade can be regulated by VARYING the
strength of the solutions. Since the wood is stained
rather than covered, ITS texture remains somewhat
visible, which Is not Objectionable. and by coating II
with llnseed-O varnsh not only its durability is in
creased bnt gloss is impaired without which 1t is
rather dull
ANTAGONIST BETWEEN BEiLADONNA AND THE CAL
ABAR BEAN.-According TO numerous experiments by
Prof Fraser. 23 grains of aTopine and IA grains of
ihe extract Of Calabar bean, are the smallest
amounts of these substances respectively necessary
10 kill rabbit weighing 81 pounds and the sui
phste of has teDfod the effect of the extract
Dogs are more easily affected than rabbits by
atrOpine; IS grains being sufficient to kill a
dog weighing i6 pounds. The minimum of eserine
necessary 10 produce death may, however De greatly
exceeded, doubled, or even trebled without poison
Gus effect. II certain amount of sulphate of afro
pine Is administered with NJ, and the question
naturally arises whether eserne and atrOpine
DeutraliZe each other III cases of other animals es
peciay since dogs and rabbits are not very sensitive
to atropine
STARCH FOR RENDERING CLOTHCNG INCOMBUs-
11BLE.-The following process for the preparation of
starch that will render fabrics incombustible is
given by liagar. Cover 10 parts of white pulyorzed
bone-ash with 80 parts Of hot water. and add
gradually parts of sulphuric acid. Stir the mixture
thoroughly and allow il to stand for two days with
occasional stirring, in warm place. Then add 100
parts of distilled wafer, filter. and add TO the rate
EpaIts Of suphste Of magnesia dissolved in Is parts