cauterizing the wound. When the breathing appears difficult, cease
the application of the chloroform. A physician, writing in the
_Times_, strongly urged this course, and stated, many years ago,
that there is no danger, with ordinary care, in the application of
the chloroform, while the cauterization may be more effectively
performed.

1367. Insect Stings.

(_Wasp, bee, gnat, hornet, gadfly, scorpion._)

E. Swelling, nausea, and fever.

T. Press the barrel of a watch-key over the part, so as to expose
the sting, which must be removed. Give fifteen drops of hartshorn
or sal-volatile in half a wine-glassful of camomile tea, and cover
the part stung with a piece of lint soaked in extract of lead.

1368. Cautions for the Prevention of Accidents.

The following regulations should be engraved on the memory of all:

i. As many sudden deaths come by water, particular caution is
therefore necessary in its vicinity.

ii. Do not stand near a tree, or any leaden spout, iron gate, or
palisade, in times of lightning.

iii. Lay loaded guns in safe places, and never imitate firing a gun
in jest.

iv. Never sleep near charcoal; if drowsy at any work where charcoal
fires are used, take the fresh air.

v. Carefully rope trees before they are cut down, that when they
fall they may do no injury.

vi. When benumbed with cold beware of sleeping out of doors; rub
yourself, if you have it in your power, with snow, and do not
hastily approach the fire.

vii. Beware of damp.

viii. Air vaults, by letting them remain open some time before you
enter, or scattering powdered lime in them. Where a lighted candle
will not burn, animal life cannot exist; it will be an excellent
caution, therefore, before entering damp and confined places, to try
this simple experiment.

ix. Never leave saddle or draught horses, while in use, by
themselves; nor go immediately behind a led horse, as he is apt to
kick. When crossing a roadway always go behind a cart or carriage,
never in front of it.

x. Do not ride on footways.

xi. Look closely after children, whether they are up or in bed; and
particularly when they are near the fire, an element with which they
are very apt to amuse themselves.

xii. Leave nothing poisonous open or accessible; and never omit to
write the word "POISO