230 THE AXGLER AXD HUXTSMAX 



To Soften Boots and Shoes: 



Kerosene is good to soften boots or shoes that have 

 been hardened by water. 



To Destroy Cockroaches: 



Sprinkle hellebore on the camp floor at night. The 

 cockroaches will eat it and get poisoned. 



To Preserve Soap: 



Cut the bars of soap into small pieces, which will be- 

 come hard and last longer. This is the economical way. 



To Prevent Lamp Wicks From Smoking. 



Soak the wicks in vinegar, after which dry them thor- 

 oughly. 



Insect Stings and Bites: 



Hartshorn should be applied to the affected part. This 

 will stop the pain and prevent further swelling. Oil of sas- 

 safras is also good, especiaUy for bee stings. 



To keep matches dry, cork them in a tight bottle. 



You can easily catch frogs with a hook and line baited 

 with a bit of red flannel, which is also a good lure for fish 

 in certain waters at given times. 



Take one part rosin, two parts beeswax, three parts 

 tallow, if you want a good waterproof oil for boots and 

 shoes. 



It is generally understood among hunters that a dis- 

 tress signal consists of three shots in rapid succession, fol- 

 lowed a moment later by another shot. 



What to do when you get lost: Don't lose your head, 

 but sit right down and think. Don't wander on and on, 

 thinking you'll eventually find your way out; usually you 

 won't; you'll only get farther off the track. Camp right 

 where you are until aid can reach you, or you can take time 

 to study out Avhere you are and how to get back where you 

 started from. 



