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The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1893-12-21
A VERY TAME MEETING
OF THE EXECUTIVE AND ADVISORY
COUNCILS.
Minister DRmon's Financial Statement
The Risdon Iron Works Debt
Wiped Out.

The regular meeting of the Executive
and Advisory Councils took place this
afternoon at the usual hour, all the
members being present, except Presi.
dent Dole. Nice-President Hatch called
the meeting to order and opened the
proceedings with the usual prayer.
The minutes of the special meeting of
last Tuesday were read and approved.
Minister Damon presented his weekly
financial statement, showing the total
receipts from taxes and other sources to
be $l12, 449.05, balance on hand, $685..
632 20. Total, 27t ,0S1.25. Expenditures,
1927, 5lS.3S; Balance on hand on cur
rent account, S143,562.S7. Total cash
resources Cash on hand in Savings
Bank, $26,543,,9; Road Board Fund.
4S9,4 available cash. SAB, 500 81.
Total, $50, 1882.
After reading the statement the Min
lister said that of the expenditures made
during the month over $4,000 was for
back interest and $50,97S, balance due
the Risdon Iron Works. The total
amount of taxes paid in during the
present year is Sl7S, 3S0.74. The excess
Of deposits over Withdrawals in the
Postal Savings Bank during tie
month was Sl273.09. The Minister then
referred to the trouble in the Hanalei
postoffice and gave detailed statement
of the action of the officials interested,
as published in the STAR of yesterday
The estimated amount OF the defalcation
was $4,000.
On motion of Councilman Water
house, the report was accepted and
feel.
Attorney General Smith stared that
President Dole was busily engaged with
other matters, and that as there was
nothing of importance to communicate
to the Council he had not thought it
necessary to be present in person.
Mr.. Waterhouse thereupon moved
that the Councils adjourn. Carried.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1893-12-21


In the partition suit between the Ha-
waiian Commercial and Sugar Com
pany and the Waikapu Sugar Com
pany, before Chief Justice Judd, the
plaintiff IS motion to confirm the report
of the commissioners of partition came
up for hearing, but being opposed by
counsel for the defendant the hearing
was continued till tomorrow afternoon
at half-past one o'clock. Hatch for
plaintiff, Hartwell-Ashford for defend
ant.
Before Judge Whiting. The Court
heard a Jury waived case, entitled
Margaret Campbell and others against
N. Hookano and others. This is an
action of assumpsit, claiming the sum
of $i7s.70, and the Court rendered an
oral decision in favor of the plaintiffs, a
written decision TO be filed later. Mon
sarrat for plaintiffs. Kane-Kaulukou
for defendants.
Juoge Whiting heard an application
on behalf of defendant in the divorce
suit of Susie F. Cartwright VS.. A. j
Cart wright to have the monthly allow
ance of 5000 reduced. The Court de
clined to allow any reduction for the
present, but will hear the matter OF
further affidavits to be filed substan
tiating the defendants claim for re
duction. Hatch-Kinney for pl4intiff
/ c. w Ashford for defendant.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1893-12-21
Omce Of the Roard Of Health.

Office of the Board of Health,
Honolulu, December is, 1893.
Owing to the existence Of Scarlet
Fever on the Island of Hawaii the
Board Of Health deems il necessary for
the information of the public to publish
the following
SIGNS OF SCARLET FEVER.
Scarlet fever first shows itself with
headache, vomiting, sore throat, and
high fever. Within twelve or twenty
four hours, a fine bright scarlet rash ap
pears on the face and upper part of the
body, soon spreading over the whole
surface. After the third day IL fades.
After the eighth day the skin begins 10
peel in fine scales on the body often in
large flakes from the hands and feet.
This scaling lasts from four TO six weeks.
There is danger Of spreading from the
time of the appearance of the rash until
the skin has entirely peeled off. The
flakes of dry skin are especially danger
Gus in spreading the disease.
Any person showing the early signs
before mentioned should be immediate
ly reported to the health officials.
WILLIAM O. SMITH,
President Of the Board of Health.
o25.3t
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1893-12-21

After reading the letter of credence
presented by Minister Will, to Presi-
dent Dole and the letter of Secretary
Gresham, one would naturally ask, Has
this administration got policy? On
the one hand the Secretary of State as
sures the people that the only thing for
the Government TO do is to restore
Queen Liliuokalani, and on the other
hand the President writes to President
Dole:
"He Willis will constantly endeavor
TO advance the interests of both Govern
ments and render himself acceptable to
Your Excellency."
Would Mr.. Willis be acceptable should
he ask Judge Dole to step down and out
so rs to make room for Liliuokalanlf-
Call.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1893-12-21
CHRISTMAS MUSIC.

Festival Services at st. Andrews Ca
thedral on Sunday and Monday.
The Christmas musical services of the
Second Congregation of st. Andrews
Cathedral will be rendered by a choir of
twenty voices. Sunday next being
Christmas eve there will be a carol
service at $50 p. M, where the choir
will sing a number of the old carols,
and full evening service. On Monday,
Christmas day, at $50 o'clock in the
morning, there will be full choral
service, at which the following program
will be given:
Carol - angels from the Realms of
Glory"
Festival Responses. ------Jallls
TIE Deum in F. ---- NJ. Vogrich
Juhilate in A. j. Holden
Anthem-"It Came Upon the Mid
night Clear" .---.------..S Sullivan
Hymn-"O Come All Ye Faithful"
Hymn "Hark the Herald Angels
Sing"
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1893-12-21

In the District Court this morning
Kong Sal, who was yesterday convicted
of having opium in his possession, was
sentenced to pay fine of $50 and costs.
], Cummings pleaded guilty of driv-
ing fast and furiously through the
streets of Honolulu, and was sentenced
to pay fine of IS and costs.
The case of P. w. Ryan, charged with
vagrancy, goes over TO the Goth.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1893-12-21

Lovers Of good music and moonlight
strolls will enjoy the concert to be given
by the Hawaiian band this evening at
Makee Island. 1t will commence at
1880 and comprise the following num-
bers:
PART l.
/. March," The Gladiators," . -Souza
2. Overture-"Light Cavalry. .Suppe
8. Echo piece" In Switzerland"
Echo by Mr. Charles kreuter.
4. Bohemian Girl" Bale
PART ii.
g. Medley" Musical Review.
9. Ballad-"My Old Home" .Stenart
7, Waltz-"Minstrel Melodies" Berger
8. March-"My Goscherl," Spronacker
Hawaii Ponoi."
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1893-12-21

THURSDAY. D C. 81.
Stmr A Cummins, Nelson, for Koo-
Ian.
Stmr James Makee, Haglund, for Ka-
paa
S;mr Lehua, Weisbarth, for Kahului
AMI liamakua.
Am ok Alden Besse, Friis, for San
Francisco.
star C R Bishop, lie Claire, for
Hanamaulu.
sichr Mary E Foster, for Kauai.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1893-12-21
SALE OF LEASE OF GOVERNMENT
LANDS IN KAU, HAWAII

SALE OF LEASE OF GOVERNMENT
LANDS IN KAU, HAWAII.
On FRIDAY, JANUARY 10, 1894, at
~ o'clock noon, at the front entrance
of the Executive building, will be sold
at public auction the lease of the Gov
ernment lands lying between the lands
OF Moaula and Keaiwa, extending from
sea shore to line 1900 feet mauka of
the head of the land of Hionaa, Kau,
Hawaii and containing an area of 1900
acres, little more or less.
Term: Lease for ten years.
Upset price; $3.50 per annum, pay
able semi.annually in advance.
Reserving to the Government the
right to take up at any. time an area Of
800 acres, in whole or in part, if the
same is desired by the Government, and
not in cultivation by the Hawaiian Agri-
cultural Company.
! Possession of the above lands will be
given May 7, 1894.
| Interior Office, Dec. 90, 1893.
j. A. KING,
Minister of the Interior.
22s3t
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1893-12-21

The STARS job office is beginning to
show what it can do, having turned out
in the last fortnight variety of pam
phlets cards, letter heads, certificates,
hand-bils and the like. The friends of
the paper are invited to bear its job
hing facili les in mind when in need
of business printing. The Office can
turn out anything from chromatic
poster /, n feet ng 20 a bus ticket.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1893-12-21

All the foreign troops that have been
landed for duty so far consist Of one
irish and two Japanese marines who
are at the respective legations. They
are unarmed and won't hurt anybody
unless molested.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1893-12-21
Christmas Toys at Auction.

That liveliest and jolliest Of auc.
tioneers, and the most successful withal,
James F. Morgan, announces an auction
sale tonight of dolls and toys. 1t is
just the time for such things now, as
Christmas comes next Monday, and on
Sunday evening all the stockings should
be full. Morgan has fine assortment
on hand, and II you don't believe 1t, 60
and see. The auction will begin at 7
O'Clock.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1893-12-21
VESSELS IN PORT.

NAVAL VESSELS.
U S S Adams, Nelson, San Francisco
U S S Philadelphia, Barker, Callao.
U S S Corwin, Munger, San Francisco.
H BM S Champion, Eustace Rookie, Esq.
japanese Cruiser Naniwa, Togo, Yokahoma.
MERCHANTMEN.
C A s s Miowera, Stott, Sydney.
Am bktn Geo g Perkins, Mas, San Fran.
Am blk Z d Bryant. Jacobsen, San Fran.
Am schr Jennie Ward, San Fran, Hilo.
Am bkt hmgard, Schmidt, San Francisco
Am brgt $ g Wilder, Mcneil, San Fran.
Am bkt Planter, Dow. San Francisco.
German blk Phuger, Walter, Bremen.
Am bkt Amelia, Ward Port Blakely
Haw blk Mauna Ala. Smith, San Francisco
Am blk Annie Johnson, San Fran, Hilo.
Am -chr Jno q North, San Fran, Mahukona
Am schr Olga, San Fran, Mahukona.
Am bkt Castle, Hubbard. s F.
Am blk Ceylon, Ca houn, San Francisco
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1893-12-21

The Government announces a sale of
lease of Government land in Kau,
Hawaii.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1893-12-21

Is wild cherry. The serious part is
Cod Liver Oil. AS far as taste goes, its
fun. But the flesh.making, strength
giving good of it is serious. Ask for
Wampole's Tasteless Preparation. Hol-
liLei & Co., agents for the Hawaiian
Islanls,
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1893-12-21

Per stmr J A Cummins--l120 bags
sugar from Heeia for Hackfeld Il Co.
Per Cey lon-650 bbls -four, 80 cs and
is bbls salmon, 10 cs canned goods, 275
lbs hams and bacon, 10000 # lumber,
1894 lbs bread. 20 cs gasoline, SIG gals
luhricating oil, 800 lbs sugar, 200 NJ
shingles, $50 pkgs shocks. 1900 sacks
bran, 90 tons fertilizer, 1875 lbs beans, s
cs fixed ammunition, et'', for various
markets, consigned to Brewer & Co.
Per stmr c r Bshop-2767 bags paddy
Mokuleia plantation.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1893-12-21


The official announcement of the ap.
pointment of w. G. Ashley as Registrar
of Public Accounts appears in our "By
Authority" column.
The stores were crowded to-day with
customers. Christmas customs must be
followed and the children made happy
in spite of politics.
Surprise your wife with handsome
silk dress and trimmings to match for
Christmas. A fine assortment can be
found at N. S. Sachs.
The STAR is still printed in the Office
of the Press Publishing Co., owing to
lack of electric power. Copies may be
bought there every evening about
4 p. m.
Kalua was arrested last night 81 d
eight tins of opium found in his poss s.
sion. He gave $3.50 sh bail for is
appearance when called for by Judge
Robertson.
AT meeting of the Portuguese mill
tary company last night there was
unanimous expression in favor of fight
ing for the Provisional Government let
come what may.
The general impression about town
over the political situation Is that what.
ever the United States Minister may do
the final determination of the matter
will come from Congress.
The assumpsit case of Wenner & Co.
vs., A. H. Landgraft and the Paia Plan
tation Company, garnishee, commenced
in the District Court, has been settled
between the parties and dismissed.
The Diocesan Magazine congratulate
itself that after eleven months of
weary waiting" restoration day is meas.
ureably near. 1t is needless to say that
the d. NJ. is Bishop Willis periodical.
The singing at the services of the
Second Congregation of st. Andrews
cathedral next Sunday will be more
than ordinarily fine. A large number
Of the officers and men of the Champion
will assist.
DIED-In Honolulu, December 81,
1893, Robert Gray, native of Wemyse,
Fifeshire, Scotland, aged rs years and
months. Deceased had resided in
these Islands for the past thirty years,
and leaves a wife and a large circle of
friends and acquaintances to mourn his
| loss.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1893-12-21

No business has been transacted in
the District Court since Monday.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1893-12-21
The California
Feed Company

Are now located corner Nuuanu and
Queen streets, in the warehouses re-
Gently occupied by j. F. Colburn. We
have been compelled to make this
change on account of our fast increasing
business. We now carry a very large
stock, as we import by the ship load,
and do our own buying. WeVwill still
keep our old place at Leleo. The Ha-
waiian bark Mlauna Ala will be here
about December LIST, 1898. with another
full cargo of selected Hay and Grain for
us We thank our friends for their
liberal patronage in the past three years
We hope by strict attention to the wants
of our patrons to merit a continuance
of the same We will keep in stock the
VERY REST to be had in our line, and at
PRICES AS CHEAP AS THE CHEAPEST.
We do not want the earth, only small
portion will do u.s. Give us trial and
we will treat you right. If you want
good fresh Hay and Grain ring up i2I
on both telephones.
Al orders Delivered Promptly.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1893-12-21

Sterling silver Columbian souvenir
spoons are given away to-day to pur-
chasers at Sachs store.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1893-12-21
ARRIVALS.

WEDNESDAY. Dec. 90.
Stmr j A Cummins, Nelson, from
Koolau.
THURSDAY, Dec 81.
Am blk Ceylon, Calhoun, from San
Francisco.
Stmr & R Bishop, lie Claire, from
Mplyulaia
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1893-12-21
Personal.

Fred B. Dat and Gardiner Wilder
we're passengers from Kapaa this morn
ing.
G. H. Willis OF Lihue is late arrival
at the Arlington,
F. Clifford has been appointed to a
clerkship in the Marshal's office.
Judge Robertson has returned from
Maui and resumed his official duties.
Mrs. Paul Neumann left on the Clau.
dine yesterday to be in attendance on
her husband who is i'll at Waikiki.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1893-12-21
FOREIGN VESSELS EXPECTED

Am bktn Skagit, Port Gamble Due
Am schr A ice Cooke Port Blakely Due
Am brgt Lurline, Hilo, ST Due
Am bkt J. d. Spreckels, K"h, ST Due
Am blk Margaret, Departure Bay Due
Am blk B & CLANCY, Departure Bay Due
Am blk Martha Davies, Boston Due
Br sh Villa a, Liverpool Due
Am brgt Consuelo, Kah, S r Due
Ger blk II Hackfeld, Liverpool Due
Ger bk Nautilus, Liverpool Due
Am schr Anna, Kah, ST Due
Am schr Olga, Nah, San Fran Due
Am blk Harvester, Hilo, 5 + Dec %
Ger bk Galveston, Hongknng Dec -
Am sch Transit, San Francisco Jan 10
Am bktn NJ Winkleman, Newcastle Jan 20
Ger blk c Glade, Liverpool Feb 20
Haw tx Helen Brewer Y March is
Ger blk Mary Hackfeld, Liverpool March 20
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1893-12-21
PROJECTED DEPARTURES.
IMPORTS AND CONsIGNEEs.

Am brigt Consuelo from Kahului for
San Francisco. Wednesday, Dec 81.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1893-12-21

A large number of the residents in
the vicinity of Thomas square turned
out to hear the band concert last night.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1893-12-21
NEWS IN A NUTSHELL.

Police officers Hole and Kanae are
now full. fedged lieutenants.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1893-12-21

If the Alameda should be in port to-
night the band concert at Makee island
will be postponed till tomorrow night
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1893-12-21
BY AUTHORITY.
Current account, bal

FINANCE STATEMENT FOR WEEK
ENDING DECEMBER 20, 1898.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1893-12-21

The official announcement of the ap.
pointment of w. G. Ashley as Registrar
of Public Accounts appears in our "By
Authority" column.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1893-11-23
Forced into Insolvency.

The closing up of the store of the Bay
State Shoe Co, Tuesday morning by
Sheriff Niles, and the subsequent report
that the proprietor Mrs. l.. NJ. Taylor.
had petitioned herself into Insolvency
took Skowhegan people by surprise, a.
this firm during it, brief business career
in town, up to within few weeks had
apparently been carrying ON successful
business.
Mr. Taylor. We are informed formerly
carried ON Il business of the same kind
in Lowell, but WAS forced to make an AS
signmeut. at which time his wife secured
a backing, they coming here and open
ing this store. The continued hard
times, coupled with insufficient capital,
and the forcing al them TO the wall by
their heaviest creditor is what brought
matters to a crisis, and after obtaining
legal advice. the proprietor, Mrs. Taylor
entered her petition in Insolvency.
The liabilities are $1,000 with probable
assets OF from $1,000 to $500 1t is pos
sible that compromise may be effected,
in which case the firm will resume bust
ness at an early day.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1893-11-23
New Portland.

Sweat and Stowell shot deer at Emb-
den last week II. Spear and Buzzell Al
wood shot Il fine buck at tie same place.
Sunday morning a dead deer was found
on the shore of the Tanncry pond in
New Portland village. where he had APP
parently gone for water. No injuries
were found on him and il is thought he
might have been poisoned. He was a
buck with antlcrs.
Thirteen went from this place Satur-
day evening to Phillips. to witness the
working of the degree staff |. o. q. +.
from Woodfords. All were much pleas
ed with the manner in which the mem
bers of the staff worked the degrees and
with the reception accorded them al
Phillips,
Frank Winter and Frank Thompson
gave Il party Friday night ut Vaughan
hall.
The 'niversalist sabbath school clos
I'd Sunday till spring. The school wa,
invited To meet Monday evening at Sup
erntrudont John Metcalf's, Whcrc m en-.
ioyablc time was had.
Rev Mr.. Alvord preached at East
New Portland Sunday afternoon.
Albert Chapman and wife and Mrs.
Alice Brown of Madison We're in tow
over Sunday.
Ellie Caswell closed a good school ol
eight weeks Nov. 10. in this district
School commence again in about twe
weeks. Arthur Sampson of Lewiston
teacher,
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1893-11-23
Commissioner Blounts Report

The Blount report upon which the re-
port of Secretary Of STATE Gresham VA
based. has been given IL the public.
Commissioner Blouu' cl i'm hat Minister
Stevens secured the establishment Of the
Provisional government ~ -h;uneiul in
reference and but for hi Interference
the revolution could not hayr been ac-
compli-hed, and that tn QuDen only
yielded the government upon il- under
standing that the ease -hould be- review
ed at Washington. Blonnt ha> hi, .fatc-
neut supported b. afldaYil- Of yafiou-
prominent men Of the islands. largely
tho-e IN favor Of the former, government.
Blount ha- -pent six months in making
up the report aud il * a yoluminou- on
and bolstcred by ex parte testimony.
Mr.. Bount Is reported 10 have refused
to take the testimony Of the representa-
tivcs of the beat interests on the ISLANDS
one Who knows Mr.. Blouut we'll say
He Was told at the outset that Mr..
Stevens Of Maine. the venerable Minister
at Honolulu was "A Yankee II wa
enough for Mr.. Blouut. with hi- harrow
and 6igoted views. IN know thar = ,an,
kee VIZ connected vim al. .,,ter,,riss -,
assert that Thar entarnri.e +. rorrurt Nr
/ Blount entered mon his nnrnn.ti,n,ian-
Al task a. Paramount Commissioner v.itb
the belinf thnt The action of thr Iarri.an
! Administration wi,h rngar5 to u.a#ai;
had bnen determiord bv iobberv
4 reporter of the kcnneho, journal
called IN ev- minister ,John steven.
Monday evening At hi. house and asked
if he had anythlng ia say regarding
Commissioner Blonnt's statement. nnR-
lished in the New York and Resin
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1893-11-23
For the Reporter.
Wiscasset and Quebec Railroad

We notice IA wide awake article in the
REPORTER last week signed Milburn
which has the right ring to it, Let few
energetic men engage in earnest in this
enterprise and we can soon have rail
road to convene the people of Somerset
county. Let the people awake at once
to the importance of the occasion. Rail
road meetings should be hcl at Skow.
hogan and the subject of branch road
from this Wiscassct road at either Burn
ham or Clinton via Canaan village to
Skowhegan should be agtated and
means and measures devised for its i'm
mediate construction. Don't wait for
anybody. The Wi,casset railroad will
certainly be built to Clinton village
perhaps from there To Burnham We
can connect with it there or at Clinton.
If this corporation. the Wiscasset com
panv, will give Tie people the right of
way, road can he speedily built from
Durham or Clinton village through
Canaan village and through Athens and
Harmony and Wellington to Monsoon
junction near Abbott on the Pisea aquis
and Bangor railroad thence To Sebec
Lake aud to Milo and Brownville there
connecting with the Meg mite railroad.
The possibilities and results of such Il
railroad would be important and far
reaching. and it would be Il paying road.
First we should have the local business.
and what might come from, and 90 to
Skowhcgan and its enVirons; arriving
at Monsoon Junction we get all the bust
ness coming from that road, and should
intercept a large part of the traffic com
ing down from Grecnville ON the Pts
cataquis road and upon reaching Brown
vile, thus passing around the terminus
of the Dexter road and its extension to
Dover, we cut of the supplies to that
Maine Central feeder, and forming II
junction with the Mcgantic railroad and
the Aroostook railroad at Brownvllc
we then have the key to the whole stu
alton, and dra" 20 our road "A large pafl
of the ArooSrook traffic seeking an
outlet to the open sea by the shortest
route. Look al your maps ard see.
CANAAN.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1893-11-23
Easy Tests For Proving Diamond.

1t is an easy matter to detect the diff
ference between genuine diamond and
an imitation. Take tube of filtered
water and drop the stone therein. If it
is paste, it can be seen rs it passes through
the water but if pure the eye is unable
to see it at all Another test is to place
the stone upon a pencil dot made on a
piece of white paper. If the dot is du.
plicated upon the facets you can rest as
sured that the stone is a fraud, but if
not it is good stone The common be.
lief that stone can be tested by filing is
erroneous, for the best diamond ever cut
will splinter and break when rasped with
this instrument. st. Louis Globe-Dem
ocrat.