Scalds And Burns

-On the instant oí wie accident plunje the part under cold water. This relieves the pain in a second, and allows all hands to become composed. If the part cannot he kept under water, cover over with dry flour, an inch deep or more. In many instances nothing more is needed after the flour ; simply let it remain until it falla off, when a new skin will be fonnd under. In severer cases, while the part injured is under water, simmer a leek or two in an earthen vessel, with half their bulk of hog's lard, untü the leeks are soft, and strain through a muslin rag. This makes a greenish colored ointment which, when cool, 'spread thickly on a Unen cloth, and apply it to the injured part. If there are 'blisters, let out the water. When the part becomes feverish and uncomfortable, renew the ointment, and a rapid, painloss cure will be tlie result, if the patiënt in the meantime livos exclusively on fruits, coarse bread, and other Jight, loosening diet.