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From  the  same.  "  Hattes  Remedy  for  Diseases  of  the  Eye.'' 
Under  this  name  is  sold  :  1.  A  Balsam.    2.  An  Eyewater. 
The  Balsam  is  put  up  in  small  tin  boxes,  on  the  cover  of  which 
are  engraved  the  letters  P.  H.  On  the  paper  cover  is  a  seal,  with  an 
eye  ;  over  it  the  words  "  Eye  Balsam  ;"  and  underneath,  the  letters 
J,  P.  H.  The  following  is  the  exact  composition  of  this  highly  prized 
balsam. 
1  drachm  of  butter. 
2  grs.  extract  red  sandal  wood. 
The  Eyewater. — This  is  contained  in  a  small  bottle,  with  the 
seal  the  same  as  on  the  tin. 
Digest  the  flowers  of  rosemary  in  spirit  of  rosemary,  and  this  won- 
derful eyewater  is  ready. 
Dr.  Halliday,  of  St.  Louis,  sends  a  sample  of  Kalydons  and  Goiv- 
land's  Cosmetie  Wash. 
A  lady  having  used  about  one  bottle,  had  a  very  disagreeable  and 
obstinate  eruption  on  her  face,  which  lasted  several  weeks. 
1  ounce  bitter  almonds  (the  skin  being  removed). 
8  grains  bichloride  of  mercury. 
1  pound  rosewater. 
All  these  rubbed  together  in  a  mortar,  pressed  and  filtered,  make 
the  wash. 
In  the  directions  for  use,  it  is  stated  that  a  few  drops  should  be 
mixed  with  the  water  in  a  wash  basin.  Such  a  small  quantity  cer- 
tainly could  not  produce  such  ill  effect  as  above  mentioned. 
The  simplest  means  of  preserving  anatomical  and  pathological 
preparations  is  the  use  of  the  following  solution  : 
Saturated  solution  of  alum,  100  grammes. 
Saltpetre,     2  grammes. 
The  article  to  be  preserved  is  immersed  in  the  solution,  when  it 
becomes  decolorized  ;  but  in  a  few  days  the  color  returns,  when  it  is 
taken  out  of  the  solution,  and  kept  in  a  saturated  solution  of  alum 
and  water  only. 
Test  for  Blood-stains. 
The  following  test  will  show  the  smallest  quantities  of  blood,  even 
after  a  long  time,  and  where  attempts  have  been  made  to  remove 
