The Virginia star., 1878-05-11

be applied in similar manner over the
coating Of soap. The eoap and alum
mutually decompose each other, and
form an insoluble varnish which the
rain Is unable to penetrate. The opera
ton should be performed in dry, settled
weather.
Pettengilps Newspaper Directory for 1878.
The number OF newspapers and other peri
odicals in the United States recorded in Pet
tengill's Newspaper Directory and Advertisers
Handbook, for 1878, il g. 133, of which there
are 752 daily, 81 tri-weekly, ia semi-weekly
6l85 weekly, Ill semi-monthly, 831 monthly,
Is bi-monthly, 81 quarterly.
The arrangement Of the Directory for ready
reference. and for the special and general
business purposes of advertisers, is excellent.
First We have the general newspaper list, fur
nished in geographical sections, from which
we find that in the
New ENGLAND SECTION there are 725 news
papers, of which rs are daily, tri-weekly, 18
semi weekly, 527 weekly, semi-monthly, 50
monthly, bi-monthly and 13 quarterly.
MIDDLE SEcTIoN-216 daily, tri-weekly, 33
semi-weekly. LAO weekly. AZ semi-monthly,
378 monthly, IL bi-monthly, 81 quarterly.
Total, 2,157.
WESTERN SEcT1oN-268 daily, 80 tri-weekly,
35 semi-weekly, q 743 weekly, AZ semi-monthly,
248 monthly, bi-monthly, II quarterly. To
tai, 8, 38l.
PACIFIC SEcrIoN-65 daily, q tri-weekly,
semi-weekly, 249 weekly, q semi-monthly. II
monthly, bi-monthly. quarterly. Total, 344
SOUTHERN SEoTIoN-128 daily, 20 tri-weekly
21 semi-weekly, ], 1,226 weekly, 18 semi-monthly,
LOG monthly, quarterly. Total, 1,526.
BRITISH AMERIoA-44 daily, Is tri-weekly,
IA semi-weekly, $50 weekly, semi-monthly,
Al monthly, bi-monthly and ! quarterly
Total, 482
The total number. including the papers in
British America, is 8.6l6
The Directory also contains q list Of all the
papers by counties; list of all the daily pa
pers; list Of al the weekly and monthly pa
pers having circulations Of over 5000 copies:
list of Religious weekly papers; o list Of Ag.
ricu tural and Horticultural publications, and
comprehensive lists of leading European and
Australasian newspapers.
The newest feature in the present Directory
is the department devoted to descriptive
sketches Of some of the prominent journals
of the country and their Offices
The book is handsomely embelished with
faithful portraits of s. M. Pettengill (the pub
lisher), Thurlow Weed, Geo. w. Childs, Hon.
Bayard Taylor, Hon. Henry Watterson, Bret
Harte the late James Gordon Bennett, the
late Samuel Bowles and the late Charles o.
Rogers.
rectory, are occupied with announcements that
are important to newspaper men, printers anc
publishers only. The preparation of the Di
rectory bears evidence of extensive and careful
labor on the part Of the compiler. and the re
suit is . book which is indispensable to news
paper publishers and to that large class OF
business men who advertise in newspapers.
Any reader who would know the extent and
rapidity Of the growth and development of the
newspaper enterprise Of America, or, indeed
of the world, viii consult Pettengill's News
paper Directory.
The advice and knowledge impaired to ad.
vertisers In the opening pages OF the Direc-
tory, reflect credit upon the auspices uudel
which it is sent forth. There is frankness and
earnestnees in these admonitions which viii
not be lost upon those who are wise enough tc
avail themselves Of them.
CARE OF THE TEETH.-1. Be careful
not to hold any fluid or solid substances
in the mouth, either too hot or too cold.
Neither bite nor mash any hard sub
stances, as nuts, etc., with the teeth.
2. Have the teeth inspected every four
or six months by careful dentist.
8. Prevent any accumulation of tartar
on the teeth.
4. After every meal, thoroughly
cleanse the mouth with clear water.
5. Keep the stomach in a good condi-
ton by the diet, for the secretions of
the mouth are generally In sympathy
with the stomach.
6. Every night and morning clean
the teeth with brush, passing it thor
oughly over the tops and on the backs
of all. -
z. Whenever the tooth aches, apply
to dentist for permanent cure.
8. Never have a tooth extracted with
out consulting q dentist. for it is better
RI hxy
8. Parents should early carry their
them how to have their teeth grow even,
regular and beautiful.
To PURIFY SINK.-In hot weather it
Is impossible to prevent sinks from be-
coming foul, unless some chemical is
used One pound of copperas dissolved
in four gallons of water, poured over q
sink three or four times, will completely
destroy the offensive odor. AS disin-
fecting agent, to scatter around the
premises affected with an unpleasant
odOr, nething is better than a mixture
Of four parts Of fiue charcoal, by weight.
All sorts Of glass vessels and other
utensils may be effectually purified from
offensive smells by rinsing them with
charcoal powder, after the grosser i'm
purities have been secured of with sand
and SOAP.
OUNCE CEMARMALADE.--Rubt the ounces
with cloth; cut them In quarters stew
them in a little water till they are
tender enough to rub through a sieve;
when strained put a pound of brown
sugar to a pound of fruit; set 1t on the
fire and let it cook slowly till thick
enough to cut smooth.
CURRENT JELLY WITHOUT CooKING.-
Press the juice from the currents, and
strain it; to every pint put pound of
fine white sugar; mix them together
until the sugar is dissolved; then put it
In jars, seal them, and expose them to
a hot san for two or three days.
To THITKN STRAW HATs.-Scrape
stick sulphur with a knife. mix the
powder to mush with water, plaster 1t
thickly over the straw and place it In
the hot sun for several hours. Brush
OF when dry. This will bleach your
hot