disposition to return. 4.  Take some jars, mugs, or tumblers, fill them half full with soapy water; cover them as jam-pots are covered, with a piece of paper, either tied down or tucked under the rim.  Let this paper be rubbed inside with wet sugar, molasses, honey, or jam, or any thing sweet; cut a small hole in the center, large enough for a fly to enter.  The flies settle on the top, attracted by the smell of the bait; they then crawl through the hole, to feed upon the sweets beneath.  Meanwhile the warmth of the weather causes the soapy water to ferment, and produces a gas which overpowers the flies, and they drop down into the vessel.  Thousands may be destroyed this way, and the traps last a long time.

FLY PAPER.—­Melt resin, and add thereto while soft, sufficient sweet oil, lard, or lamp oil to make it, when cold about the consistency of honey.  Spread on writing paper, and place in a convenient spot.  It will soon be filled with ants, flies, and other vermin.

HOW TO EXPEL INSECTS.—­All insects dread pennyroyal:  the smell of it destroys some, and drives others away.  At the time that fresh pennyroyal cannot be gathered, get oil of pennyroyal; pour some into a saucer, and steep in it small pieces of wadding or raw cotton, and place them in corners, closet-shelves, bureau drawers, boxes, etc., and the cockroaches, ants, or other insects will soon disappear.  It is also well to place some between the mattresses, and around the bed.  It is also a splendid thing for brushing off that terrible little insect, the seed tick.

HOW TO DESTROY MICE.—­1.  Use tartar emetic mingled with some favorite food.  The mice will leave the premises.

2.  Take one part calomel, five parts of wheat flour, one part sugar, and one-tenth of a part of ultramarine.  Mix together in a fine powder and place it in a dish.  This is a most efficient poison for mice.

3.  Any one desirous of keeping seeds from the depredations of mice can do so by mixing pieces of camphor gum in with the seeds.  Camphor placed in drawers or trunks will prevent mice from doing them injury.  The little animal objects to the odor and keeps a good distance from it.  He will seek food elsewhere.

4.  Gather all kinds of mint and scatter about your shelves, and they will forsake the premises.

HOW TO DRIVE AWAY MOSQUITOES.—­1.  A camphor bag hung up in an open casement will prove an effectual barrier to their entrance.  Camphorated spirits applied as perfume to the face and hands will prove an effectual preventive; but when bitten by them, aromatic vinegar is the beat antidote.

2.  A small amount of oil of pennyroyal sprinkled around the room will drive away the mosquitoes.  This is an excellent recipe.

3.  Take of gum camphor a piece about half the size of an egg, and evaporate it by placing it in a tin vessel and holding it over a lamp or candle, taking care that it does not ignite.  The smoke will soon fill the room and expel the mosquitoes.