Arizona republican., 1910-06-17

RA 01V comes fae lime of the year H when the household Is iH tur-
 mOiL Everything Is topsy-turvy. X nothing is in place, and quiet is a
 thing only to he thought of. The novingtlme Is nt hand. and where nov ng is not a necessity there Is the spring housekeeping. It Is period when the husband considers himself homeless, sl- though he has home, and the good aousekeeper reigns supreme in her field. Moving vans back up at the front door, nutterings are heard as the truckman Aggles heavy piece of furniture down three flights. and in 1t all coiHes the mating call of the first robin.
 Many housewives enjoy the period or Ipring housecleaning while others dread he taking up of the work. The woman Ebo has system about her housework Is The one who likes the cleaning She nnds t easy compared to the other way, and there Is. indeed. something enjoyable in he thought of a thorough cleaning. The Ausban nd finds himself compelled to stay .; the office until late in the evenings su account of important business; but lfter il is all over there Is a feeling of Iatisfaction end comfort. Everything Is bnce more arranged In place.
 In moving from one home to another ,ystem can also be employed. It Is best 10 have the heavier articles, such as The furniture. stoves, etc, moved first. This leaves the housewife to take more pains with her smaller and more valu- .bie articles. seeing that they receive the best of care in the hands of the truckmau and wrapping each with her swu hands. Care of the articles iD the wrapping and packing saves considerable oreakage. especially in moving from one dat to another.
 In the spring housecleaning there Is often much brass ware to be cleaned. There Is hardly a home but what has little pieces of braSsWare varying from paper knife to a heavy Jardiniere. The decorative nature of this metal lends so much t3 the Furnishings of home that few can resist the odd candlesticks, plates and kettles. Brass must be kept rlear and the spring housecleanng Is good time to do the work. stains and diTt must not be allowed to mar the beauty of the ware.
 Candlesticks that have been on the mantle often become discolored from the gases that are sent out by the wood. coal and gas. They can he brightened ny rubbing with a piece of soft leather. Use sn old suede bag. cast-off kid glove or & worn-out pillow for this purpose. When embossed brass or any kind of ware which has raised figures. is in need of q cleaning it can be done by apply Ing soapsuds to whicn a little ammonia has been added. This Is put on with brush. which cleans the depressed sur faces. Then rinse with warm wster.
 Whitening and lemon juice will clean furnished brass teakettle. soft fan nel should be used fin applying aud the usual water bath must be given after the cleanser. Salt and vinegar will clean e brass tray. Drop the salt upon the tray. add little vinegar and SCOUT with the paste thus formed. There Is great deal of importance attached to brasses. 7nd they should not be neglected in the sprng housekeeping.
 Accidents sometimes occur with bottles -,a;a.ning poisons during the spring ..nisecleaDing and moving. To prevent lh.x buy dozen tiny bells. and every iirle a bottle Of DO son is brought into lle house t:e q bell to tde neck. This ,erres as 8 good warning in the dark. sld Nhrs the bottirs are arranged in