The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1863-05-13
Dinn.aad, in war TING.

In ordInsry times, dealers in precious
stones usually have an ample supply OF these
valuable gems on hand. IL seems however.
that 10 time Of war (tlis war, at least) this
supply becomes very small by degrees, 50
great is the demand for the "sparklels." At
! the commencement Of the rebellion diamond.
were not only abundant but were compare.
lively cheap. In point OF value, these GIe
only second to com. II OF the first water
and free FIRM defect. diamond OF a partic-
3 uar size represents at all times certain
equivalent ia coin. At the present time
these easily stones stand at Tar valua.
The demand for them is very great. a
new class OF purchasers have suddenly
sprung into existence. People who two
years ago could not tell the difference be
TIVE ma tiara Ofgenls OF the purelt brilliancy
and the spurious Sparks" that are always
10 abundance and now the be customers oil
the dealers 10 these luyuUies. Having real
lied money in one way or aul another, they
appear 10 be determined TO indulge in pur-
chasing diamonds as extensively as the great
est millionaires in the country.
a few days ago man dressed in fine
clothes entered well~known jewel ry store
in Philadelphia. His face was bronzsd, his
hands horney. His nose was an uumirigated
pug, and his teeth were iudeHbly stained by
second class cavtndish. 4 tailor had clogh-
ed him like a gentleman TO the manor born,
bat his garments were an evident incumb>
rance.
II want to see some dinons," he said as
he entered the doorway. A junior cl,rk
showed him 20 the 'JImon" counter. He
here repeated bis request 70 4 senior clerk
/ The latter took quick glance at his castO-
Eaer, and made up his mind that the man
had come to the wrong place
/ "You wish to see diamond jowelry?"
"I do"
The clerk produced a tray filed with ini
tstion gems, aud submitted them for inspec,
! ton.
The man fingered several o. tee articles
without speaking, and as silently laid them
down. "Ihim isn't what I'm aither.
want the rsle kind, Show me souothin'
wd the rals SPARKLE"
/ Thinking to get rid OF prof.less custo
mcr the clerk produced a velvet case, IN
which rsposed, IN gorgeous ofulgeuee, a
bracelet, bre8stpin and ear rings in the
/ finest diamonds.
"TIow do those suit you?" asked the
clerk.
! The man looked At them "Ah. thim's the
beauties, WHAT'S the price o yhim?'
"Ihe set is $1,000 said the clerk, Pre-
pgriag to return them to the ca,a, not
dreaming Of their purchase.
"Wel, III take th,m,' was the quiet
and prompt reply.
It was unnecessary to say that the clerk
was somowha5 sstonished. In all his ex-
perience the IUrehzso exceeded all former
precedent. Before leaving tho store the
customer purchased single stone diamond
ring at $500, and gave his check ii payment
for tha lot lie was detained, in an inspec
ton o. other goods, while Que Of the clerks
went to the bank to test the value Of the
check, who returned with the money and
shs Information Ihst ii drawn Tor five times
the amount it would have beon as promptly
honored. Subsequent inquiry led to the dis
e0very that the purchaser Of the diamonds
! in question had accumulated money following
up the army and purchasing lis oifal for
soap manufacturing, at the same time loan
ing money to officers at usurious rates, and
purchasing claims Of soldiers and others
agqinst the Government. The man two
years ago was a foreman in lard and tai
low factory.