Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-06
BITS OF SCIENCE.

Clear boiling water will remove tea
stains; pour the water through the stain,
and thus prevent its spreading over the
fabric.
A planter in the north of New Zealard
has succeeded IN raising upward of three
| quarters of million of cinchona seed
lings, which indicates that the plant may
be grown in that climate.
The dried leaves of the Japan allspice,
Chtnl0RdnthuS frGgrdnS, have a tea-like
flavor, and are said to be superior to much
of the green tea sold. The plant is sold
in England as Towering shrub.
During the year 1888 the Siemens Broth
ers fitted, or commenced to fit, the electric
light in twenty steamships. The total
number CT lamps was over 1000, or more
than 200 per vessel on the average.
It has been stated that NM. Champo-
Mere and FOussagrenes, two French doc
tors, have cured warts by the internal adj
ministration of 12-grain doses of calcined
magnesia, but the naodus operdndi of the
medicine they could not explain.
The Roman snail as even, in Southern
Europe, medicinal value. French doc
tors prescribe Slrop PeScdrgOts largely for
pulmonary complaints, and the mucus is
supposed to be an excellent substitute for
cod liver Oil.-Scjentifc american.
The Astronomer Royal of Ireland, Pro-
fessOr Ball, after reviewing all the differ
ent methods of calculating the distance
between the earth and the sun, SAYS the
most probable distance seems to be 3D.
100000 miles, with a probable error of
100000 miles.
Strong evidence that cannibalism was
practiced among some of the prehistoric
inhabitants of Europe has been discov-
cred in cave near Brunswick, Germany.
Dolr 4.
had been found before. but had been dis
missed as doubtful.
White birch bark oil, which gives to
Russia leather its peculiar aromatic and
lasting qualities. when dissolved in alco-
hol is said to be excellent for preserving
and waterprOofng fabrics. 1t renders
them acid and insect-proOf, and does not
destroy the pliability of the fabric.
Behring'S for salt in Northern Germany
nave revealed the existence of immense
deposits of the mineral in some of the
most neglected and fOrlorn localities.
One of these drills reached salt at depth
of about 1,l00 feet from the surface, and
at 800 feet it had not yet penetrated the
deposit, giving the immense thickness of
more than 400 feet.
The Chicago Druggist recommends the
following remedy for severe scalds and
Jul ho- OOfCl bhC paris lICcl9 VIII
soft soap. If the burn be severe, apply
soon after linseed oil, with a plentiful
dressing of flour. This cakes, and fresh
oil and flour can be added. When this
covering falls off a new skin Will have
formed and no scar left. The same Jour-
nal says carTon oil is one of the best rem
edies where the skin is unbrOken, care, of
course, being taken to exclude the air
from the injured part.
Steel betting is, according to report,
now being made in Germany. The belts
are made exclusively of steel wire, and
are so constructed that they are flexible,
easily fastened and may be frightened at
pleasure. The pulley upon which the
betting runs must be covered with leather
or other suitable material for securing the
necessary amount Of adhesion. The belt
ing is well adapted for heavy work, it is
claimed, and is not affected by dampness
or change Of temperature, as is leather.