Kerosene Lamps.

Cromwell Argus, Issue I, 8 June 1870, Page 6

Kerosene Lamps.

(Sydney Morning Herald.) Oar ears are every day pained by sc-BHS counts of kerosene .lamps exploding killing or scarring for life men, and children. A simple knowledge of thdfln| inflammable nature of the fluid would bably put a stop to nearly all the accidents,Bj|||| As the oil burns down in the lamp, highly inflammable gas gathers over surface, and as the oil decreases the gr increases. When the oil is nearly ed sinned, a slight jar will inflame'-the and an explosion is sure to follow, death and destruction. A bombshell fcflßßi not more to bo dreaded. Now, if the is not allowed to burn more than hnlf-w£ down, such accidents are impossible. your lamj)s every morning ; then you never fear any explosion. Great econoti cun be practised in regard to the wic| Ihere is usually one-third of a wick waatj By sowing one wick to the iihburnt w,* i.e., the same piece, into the lamp you can burn more of it; but be sure take it out before the part that joins wick enters the tube. Now turn the on the other edge, and burn down to joined edges. Thus a saving on both is secured. To be sure the saving is small, but the old adage is very true, “ penny saved is a penny earned.” Half teaspoonful of salt added to the oil of lamp which holds a pint will take awa jflH| the disagreeable odour sometimes apparen>H|H| aud, it is said, prevent the formation that dangerous gas. It is a simple remedy, easily applied. It is also asserted that tho jBBj salt makes the oil last much longer, but BB we have only hearsay evidence concerning it. Wo may here remark that kerosene is V the host antidote for a severe burn or scald. | Immerse tho injured part in cold water for a moment; dry with a soft cloth, taking care not to rub at all. Then bathe in kerosene, and the terrible pain ceases. We know of a little child who put his foot and leg into a pail of nearly boiling water. Jt The above remedy was applied, and in a- <B few minutes the child’s screams ceased, We know not of the philosophy of the matter, but we do know that it is the most efficacious remedy for severe scalds in the fl materia medica. B