Scientific American Supplement, No. 1157, March 5, 1898, page 49

Scientific American Supplement, No. 1157, March 5, 1898, page 49 by Various Authors

oosely corked, until admixture appears complete, and set aside in a cool place. This quantity of "oil" is supposed to be sufficient for 100 gallons of liquor, but is more commonly used for about 80 or 85 gallons. The liquor treated with this "oil" is usually allowed to become clearer by simple repose.

2. Soapwort, coarsely ground 13 ounces. Diluted alcohol, enough to make 1 gallon.

Extract the soapwort by maceration or percolation.

This is also intended for 80 gallons of liquor, preferably adding to the latter one-half gallon of simple sirup.

The ingredients of the above formulas, according to the "Manual of Beverages," are not injurious--not at least in the quantities required for "beading." It is said that beyond a certain degree of dilution of the liquor with water, these preparations fail to produce the intended effect. The addition of sugar or sirup increases their efficacy. --Pharmaceutical Era.

QUININE HAIR TONIC.--

1. Quinine sulphate 1 part. Tincture cantharides 10 " Glycerin 75 " Alcohol 500 " Tincture rhatany 20 " Spirit lavender 50 "

2. Tincture cinchona 50 " Tincture cantharides 25 " Peru balsam 20 " Tincture soap 150 " Cologne water 250 " Cognac 2,000 " Oil bergamot 10 " Oil sweet orange 10 " Oil rose geranium 3 "

3. Bisulphate of quinine ½ ounce. Vinegar of cantharides 2½ " Spirit of rosemary 18 " Lavender water 8 " Glycerite of borax 1 " Glycerin 14 " Distilled water 80 " Caramel, sufficient to color.

--Pharmaceutical Era.

SOAP FOR REMOVING RUST.-- Parts by Weight. Whiting 9 Oil soap 6 Cyanide of potassium 5 Water 60

Dissolve the soap in water over the fire and add the cyanide, then little by little the whiting. If the compound is too thick, which may be due either to the whiting or the soap employed, add a little water until a paste is made which can be run into an iron or wooden mould. This will remove rust from steel and give it a good polish.--Oils, Colors and Drysalteries.

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