BAY RUM.
| I.— | Oil of bay | 1 drachm |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 18 ounces | |
| Water | 18 ounces | |
| Mix and filter through magnesia. | ||
| II.— | Bay-leaf otto | 1/2 ounce |
| Magnesium carbonate | 1/2 ounce | |
| Jamaica rum | 2 pints | |
| Alcohol | 3 pints | |
| Water | 3 pints | |
Triturate the otto with the magnesium carbonate, gradually adding the other ingredients, previously mixed, and filter. If the rum employed contains sufficient sugar or mucilaginous matter to cause any stickiness to be felt on the skin, rectification will be necessary.
BEAR FAT: See Fats.
BEARING LUBRICANT: See Lubricants.
BEARING METAL: See Babbitt Metal, Bearing Metal, and Phosphor Bronze, under Alloys.
BEDBUG DESTROYERS: See Insecticides.
BEEF, IRON, AND WINE.
| Extract of beef | 512 grains |
| Detannated sherry wine | 26 ounces |
| Alcohol | 4 ounces |
| Citrate of iron and ammonia | 256 grains |
| Simple sirup | 12 ounces |
| Tincture of orange | 2 ounces |
| Tincture of cardamom co. | 1 ounce |
| Citric acid | 10 grains |
| Water, enough to make | 4 pints |
Let stand 24 hours, agitate frequently, and filter. See that the orange is fresh.