Sprinkle salt, and let it stand overnight; next morning, pour boiling water over, and squeeze dry. Take:

2 ounces ginger.

4 tablespoonfuls ground mustard.

1 ounce cinnamon.

1 ounce cloves.

2 ounces turmeric.

1 ounce celery-seed.

2 pounds sugar.

2 spoonfuls salt.

½ gallon vinegar. Boil ten minutes.—Mrs. H.