The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-06-21
THE POWERS OF JEWELS.
The Amethyst for Drunkards-The Onyx
Holds an Imprisoned Devil, and
Brings Bad Dreams-Emeralds Pro-
mote Friendships.
E,om the petroit Exc Pres.


Brings Bad Dreams-Emeralds Pro
mote Friendships.
From the Detroit Free Press.
Agate quenches thirst, and if held
in the mouth allays fever. 1t is sup
posed, at least in fable, to render the
wearer Invisible, and to turn the
sword of foes against themselves. 1t is
the emblem of health and long life,
and is dedicated to June. In the
zodiac it stands for Scorpio.
Amber is a cure for sore throat and
all glandular swellings. 1t is said to
be a convection of birds tears. The
birds which wept amber were the sis
tiers of Meleagor, called Meleagrides,
who never ceased weeping for their
brothers death.
Amethyst banishes the desire for
drink and promotes chastity. The
Greeks thought it counteracted the
effects of wine. The amethyst is an
emblem of humility and sobriety. 1t
is dedicated to February and Venus.
In the zodiac it represents Sagit-
tarius, in m~etallargy copper, i'll
Christian art it is given to st.
Matthew, and in the Roman Catholic
Church it is set in the pastoral ring of
bishops, whence it is called the pre-
late's gem"
C~AT's-EYEs, CoRALs AND CRYSTALS.
Cat's-eye is considered by the
Cingalese as a charm against witch
craft, and to be the abode of some
genii.
Coral is a talisman against enchant-
ments, thunder, witchcraft and other
perils of flood and field. 1t was con-
secrated to Jupiter and Ph9bus. Red
coral worn about the person is con-
sidered a cure for indigestion.
Crystal induces visions, promotes
sleep and insures good dreams. 1t is
dedicated to the moon, and in metal
lurgy stands for silver.
Diamond produces somnambulism
and promotes spiritual ecstasy. The
diamond is an emblem of innocence,
and is dedicated to April and the sun.
In the zodiac it stands for Virgo, in
metallurgy for gold, in Christian art
invulnerable faith.
Emerald promotes friendship and
constancy of mind. If a serpent fixes
its eyes on an emerald it becomes
blind. 1t is an emblem Of success in
love and is dedicated to May; in the
zodiac it stands for Cancer, in metal
lurgy for iron, and in Christian art is
given to st. John. 1t is dedicated to
Mars.
Garnet preserves health and joy. 1t
is an emblem of constancy and is dedi-
Gated to January. This was the car
buncle of the ancients.
Jacinth is also dedicated to January.
Loadstone produces somnambulisn,
is dedicated to Mercury and in metal
lurgy stands for quicksilver.
Moonstone has the virtue.o of making
trees fruitful and of curing epilepsy.
1t contains on it an image of the
moon, representing its increase and
decrease every month.
ONYX.
Onyx contains in it an imprisoned
devil, which wakes at sunset and
causes terror to the wearer, disturb,
ing sleep with ugly dreams. Cupid
with the sharp point of his arrows,
cut the nails of Venus during sleep,
and the parings, falling into the In
dus, sank to the bottom and turned
into onyxes. In the zodiac it stands
for Aquarius; some say it is the en-
blem of August and conjugal love; in
Christian art it symbolizes~ sincerity.
Opal is fatal to love and sows dis
cord between the giver and receiver.
Given as an engagement token it is
sure to bring ill luck. The opal is an
emblem of hope, and is dedicated to
October.
Ruby. The Burmese believe that
the ruby rlpens like fruit. They say
that a ruby in its crude state is color
less, and, as it natures, changes first
to yellow, then to green, then to blue,
and lastly to a brilliant red, it's high
est state of perfection and ripeness.
In the zodiac it stands for Aries. Some
give it to December and make it the
emblem of brilliant success.
Sapphire produces somnambulism
and impels the wearer to all good
works. In the zodiac it signifies Leo,
and in Christian art is dedicated to
st. Andrew, emblematic of his heaven
ly faith and good hope. Some give
gem to April.
Topaz is favorable to h~emorrhages,
imparts strength and promotes diges-
ton. 1t is an emblem of fidelity and
is dedicated to November. In the 20
diae it stands for Taurus, and in
art is given to st. James
the Less.
Turquoise, giving by loving hands,
with it happiness and good
Its color always pales when
the well being of the giver is in peril.
1t is an emblem of prosperity and is
dedicated to December. In the zodiac
it stands for Saturn, and in metal
lurgy for lead.
A bouquet composed of diamonds,
loadstones and sapphires combined
renders a person almost invincible
and wholly irresistible.
All precious stones are purified by
honey.
Canine Nomenclature.
From the Chicago Times.
Jack appears to be the favorite
aame, the Jacks being in a decided
plurality. with Prince a good second.
dolly Hoppers is, perhaps, the oldest
name ON the list. Golly Hoppers be-
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