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The Portland daily press., 1897-12-11
ANNUAL MEETING,

The annual meeting of the stockholders of
the First National Bank of Portland for tile
election of Directors for the ensuing year, and
the transaction of any other business that may
legally be presented. will be held at its Bank
ing Rooms on TUESDAY the 18th day of Jan
uary 1885, at 10 O'Clock A. NJ.
j. Z. WENGREN Cashier.
IA
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Annual nEeefing.

THE annual meeting of the Associated
4 Charities for the election of officers and
the transaction of such other business as may
legally come before them. wiilsbe held in Room
8, City Building, FRIDAY, Dec. 10th, at 4 p. m.
dec3d1W 20. M. BECKETT, Clerk
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mk7e III.

The best home doctor book extant is DR..
Pierce's Common Sense Medical Adviser.
1t contains 1908 pages and over 800 illus
trations, some of them in colors It is free.
Send twenty-one one-cents stamps to cover
cost of mailing, to the Worlds Dispensary
Medical Association, Buffalo, N Y For a
cloth abound copy send thirty-one stamps
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wANTED-FEMALE HELP.

W. MED -Thirty-fiye stitchers to run power
w machine making underwear: Also four on
tucking machines and six examiners. We offer
continuous work to August. also pay advance
OF 10 per cent in wages. Apply between II noon
and o'clock. THE CHEHERY MFG co,
Dr.. 23S Middle ST Il
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WANTED-To rent piano for three months,
w must be at reasonable rate Address,
PIANO. Press Office. 81
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MISCELLANEOUS.
4 NOVEL EXPLOIT.

Some time ago bicyclist at Washington
D. c., accomplished novel exploit He
wagered with friend that he would coast
from the top to the bottom of the grand
stairway of the capitol building. The stair
way is over fifty feet in height, and it is
pretty rocky road to travel on bicycle.
The Portland daily press., 1897-12-11

TENEMENT TO LET-Corner Preble and
4 oxford street. Inquire of I. L. TfOMP-
Sun, 317 Commercial street. ii
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ITO lET--Whole house of rooms situated
No. IL Cumberland street. has Sebago
water, water-closeI, etc. A very pleasant aud
convenient rent Inquire of A. {. LIBBY &
CO.. AZ L. Exchange street. IL
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fEO LET Lower rent. new house on Sherman
IL street near High street. Very sunny.
rooms bath, hot water. AL TO yourself, open
fireplace set tubs Its fine rent s25 month
and water. OLESWORTHY BOOK STORE,
- Exchange Street 81
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MALE HELP WANTED.

Forty words inserted under this head
ono week for 1s cents, cash in advance.
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LADIES' FILLED WATCHES.

14kt, 20 year Gold tase waItham and
Elgns upEto date styles. We would be pleased
to have you call and examine, Max EENEY
the Jeweler, Monument Square. Open even
ms. deo9dtf
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EOR RENT-Bricb store No. 379 Fore street
= corner Exchange street. favoFably situated
I0r any retail business. Possession after Dec.
street. 9i
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i ITUATION to do plain laundry work Or
- chamber work Apply at ST MYRTLE
STREET. 81
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POSITION WANTED by young unmarried
a man as cook Can do both meat and pas
in hotels and am capable of taking charge OF a
Kitchen. CAL or address, L. b., 81 Free st
The Portland daily press., 1897-12-11

Inc Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of
Denmark. By william Shakespeare.
With Illustrations ly H. c. Christy.
Ih1s holiday edition of Shakespeare i'm
mortal tragedy is very handsome vol
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A LOWER RENT of seven rooms in good
a repair; separate water closet; $3.50 per
month"; good references required. Apply to
ERNEST TRUE, AZ True Brothers, 39l Fore
street. 81
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fNLERKS AND CARRIERS for the Portland
~ p0stoffiGe Examination soon. 3 900 APP
pointments in postotfice service last year Full
particulars about all government positions. sal
aries, dates of examination, &c, and beautiful
views of Washington free. NATIONAL COR
RESPONDENCE INSTITUTE, Dept. X. Wash
ngton, u. G.. decl1;1t
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FREDERICK S. VAIL offers for iaxest-
i ment first mortgage of $500 on house
with all modern improvements, stable etc.;
valued at $4,000; assessed valuation S250O. Also
several others for different amounts. For par
ticulars Real Estate Office, FIRST National Bank
Building So 81
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FOR SALE 5GIlding lots at 0akdale. Ihs
u Deering Lana Co. effer for sale on favor
able terms, desirable building lots on Forest
Avenue. Falmouth Fessenden, Pitt, William
and Deering SITS, 0akdale. Apply TO CHARLES
q ADAMS. Treasurer, 81 Exchange St.
apr26 eow20w
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M ONEY LOANED on lst and I'd mortgages.
IL real estate, life inSur ance policies. notes
bonds and any good collateral security Notes
discounted, rate of interest per cent year
CARR, room 5, second floor, Oxford Building,
ts5 Middle st. noy9L4
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The Potter's Wheel. BY Ian Maclarep.
Sixteen short essays on the ordering of
Providence make up this volume.
Among the subjects treated are Broken
Homes, Loss of Goods, Trials of Faith,
Vexatious Children, Missing the Prize
of Life, The Defeats Of the Soul. Perplex-
ing Proyidences, Problems of Personal
Suffering, Death and Our Departed. The
book is full of strong and comforting as
surances of Gods watchful care over us.
AS the author says in the opening chap
ter, What wise and good world it has
been for the soul we shall only know on
the other side. when we have the after
look and Gods plan is accomplished.
Here we are looking at the vessel in the
rough; there we shall see it when the
Potter has perfected the work Of His
hands" "There ia hope and
strength in this remembrance that the
sorrow of the world is the sorrow of God
and the Redeemer of the world is God
himself. New York: Dodd, Mead &
Co.; Portland: Loring, Short q Har-
mon.)
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MISCELLANEOUS.

II OOK! LOOk!-Your horoscope written up
IL for only 10c, t. ling yeur past and present
life. u Give date OF birthday in letter. Address
PROF. G. CLINTON. Auburn, Me. 1o-1
GREAT BARGAIN for someone in Deer
N ing or Westbrsok by exchanging house
and garden for farm in Wald county that cuts
two miles from railroad statfon Apply to j. c.
LANE, Orono he 1o1
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WANTED-An experienced printer. capable
w OF taking charge ola job printing estab-
lishment at Rumford Falls. Me. The right man
with some capital Will receive substantial
Apply to JOHN A. DECKER, Kumiord Falls,
Me 81
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WANTED-A position by first class cook
W in hotel or private family. city or coun-
try. OF would go as housekeeper. Address,
MRS. L. MARTIN, Press Office, Portland, Me.
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IT OR SALE-The Fairbanks" mandelins and
~ banjos excel, Examine them and the eie-
strings, ETC. of every description just received
by HALVES, 414 Congress street. nov13-4
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VVANTED-AlI persons in want of trunks
W and bags to call on Z. ID. REYNOLDS.
663 Congress street, one door above shaw's
grocery store, as we manufacture our goods
and can therefore give bottom prices
Trunks repaired. Open evenings. We frame
pictures. a3-2
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TNoR sALE-One 10 horse power engine
Il and boiler; also radiators All in good
condition. Enquire OF Il. II. NEVEN3 & co.
39o Fore street, CITY. dec2H
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The Roycroft Books. AS a Christmas
present you probably cannot give any
thlng at equal cost that would be more
acceptable than hand illumined Roy
croft Book. In things made by hand
there are no duplicates. Among the
hoycroft books not already sold, are the
following: The Legacy, two volumes,
by Elbert Hubbard; Ruskin Turner, on
"hatman hand made paper, hand lliumi-
ned, with twelve photogravure plates, by
Elbert Hubbard; Lovo Ballads of the 10th
Century, few copies hand illumined
Sesame and Lilies, by John Ruskin. AL
initials in this book are made and lllu-
mined by hand. Upland Pastures, by
AdeIine Knapp. A few specially illu-
mined copies The Book of Job. On
Whitman, hand illumined initials, $50
copies only. Mum bers one to forty spec
ially illumined. (The Royoroft Shop
East Aurora, N. W
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FARM FOR sALt-Fme milk or stock farm
containing 1903 acres field and pasture, stu
ated in Falmouth, 10 miles fr0m Portland.
buildings located on high ground, splendid
view. plenty of water, good apple and Bear
orchard Inquire of ARTHUR 8. H0gEs,
West Falmouth Me new 3O-i
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NOR SALE-New house on Pitt street Oak
X dale, containing Sc ven rooms and bath.
hot and cold water, wired for electric lights.
cenented cellar. sewer, large lot, will be
sold on easy terms. Apply to CHAS c.
ADAMS, 81 Exchange street. 2-ln
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GITUATI0N WANTED by a Danish girl, a
- small family preferred Call at 10 South
street, upper bell, City. 6l
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ON INSTALLMENTS

will sell you Waltham and Elgin watchs
lower than any installment dealer on earth and
make the terms to suit you If you are honest and
square. MCKINNEY the Jeweler, Monu-
EssntSQuare. tan6dtf
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Observation-Disclosures

Forty wertss Inserted under this head
one week for rs cents. cash in advance.
The Portland daily press., 1897-12-11
FOR SALE.
Forty words Inserted under this head
ons week for rs cenrs. eash ia advance.

CKATES for ladies and gents, skate straps
y and ankle supporters, polo. sticks III"
All kinds of sporting goods. BAILEY'S Gun
STORE 263 Middle street. 81
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To LET.

FEo LET-A very desirable tenement OF six
4 rooms, centrally located, newly painted
ana panered throughout Price SIG per month.
). Y. WOODMAN, SO Exchange street. 81
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M ONEY TO LOAN-0n 1st and End mort
Iva cages, on real estate, stocks. bonds, per-
sonal property or any good collateral security.
Inquire OF A. c. LIBBI & CO., AZ Ia Exchange
street. decil
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SHOW CASES of every description, new and
- secondhand bought. sold or exchanged.
GOSS & WILSON. Is Free ST. ia
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OPERA GLASSES.

have about one hundred pair in stock
shall sell them this Christmas at greatly reduced
KENNEY the JeweIer, Monument square
Open evenings. dse9dtf
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TITO THE PUBLIC-Having bought out the
4 employ ment agony of {. W. Gilbert s. Co
our aim viii be to furnish only first class help
Oh shortnQtice. Please give us a trial. You
respectfully. G.. L. HILL g. CO, 1856 Congress
street, Portland, Maine. 81
The Portland daily press., 1897-12-11

unlo IL has fifteen full page and other
illustration Of the most important scenes
III 'he work 1t Is beautifully printed on
rich heavy paper with gilt edges. and
ono ooFers are very artistic, an elaborate
oesien IN gold on dark background. 1t
WIZ MAKE very choice gift book for the
nolloays' and will be appreciated by all
admirers OF Shakespeare's works. (New
YORK; Dodd, Mead Il Co. Portland: :
Loring, Short & Harmony
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-10-20
Chinaman in q Box.

If Sam Yick will apply for it, he caI
easily obtain from the postal authori
ties q diploma for being the subtles
celestial they have ever had to dea
with.
For weeks he robbed the mails at Sal
Francisco, Cal, without detection, TO
ten months he evaded the active searcl
that was made for him, and finally h
had himself boxed up as freight ant
right under the eyes Of customs ant
postal officials shipped aboard Chi
nese steamship and SO safely reached
the foWery kingdom.
It was early in 1896 that the posta
authorities began to suspect 4ick o.
rObbing the mails, and Jan. II an at
tempt was made to arrest him. Iicl
was warned by his friends, however
and escaped. He made his way to TIT
Interior Of the State somewhere ant
.emained concealed for about ter
months. At the end Of that time 4
friend made up his mind to 60 to Chi
no and YiCk concluded to 60 with him
But he was so well known and the pos
tai authorities were so active in tn.
search for him that he did not dart
risk any ordinary disguises. Even t.
attempt to get to San francisco wal!
,ttendel with danger. In this predio
lment he had himself boxed up and
shipped by rail. He was entered at tn,
custom house for export as freight and
put aboard one Of the outgoing steam
ers. When safely out at sea his friend
who was aboard rs one Of the passen
gers. helped him to get out OF his pack
Ing case and he made the rest Of thu
trip in comfort
But just how his friend managed tt
see that the box was kept right side VI
with care while it was being handled
In the process Of shipment and was mo-
slowed away in the lower part Of thu
hold with tons and tons Of freight O,
top of him is one of the mysteries thai
have not yet been cleared up. 1t seems
however, that he did, for word hal
been received that he arrived safely OF
the other side, and Is now drinking tes
and eating birds nests with rice IL
Canton In the elegant leisure his steal
ngs afford him.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-10-20
TurnipS with Butter.

Procure some young fresh turnlps.
Wash and peel them. Cut them into
shapes like large olives. Put them
nto cold sailed water Bring to boil.
Then drain off the water, rinse the
mrnips, and dry them in clean cloth,
For each pound Of turnips weighed
before cooking put two ounces OF but
er into a stewpan. Melt and beat
he butter, put in the turnips, sprinkle
over them one tablespoonful of lemon
uice and dust of salt Lay piece
Suffered paper over the vegetables.
Cook very gently till they are quite
lender. They will take probably from
twenty to thirty minutes. When done
shake all over two teaspoonfuls of
chopped parsley. Place i'll hot dish,
with the butter and parsley poured
over. -Philadelphia Ledger.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-10-20

Make good plain crust with half a
pound Of -four, quarter of a pound Of
lard, q level teaspoonful of salt, and
ice water enough to mix together.
Have all your materials as cold as pos
sible, sift the -four into q bowl, add
the lard and salt and chop it with q
knife. When thoroughly mixed,
moisten with the water, little at u
time. Take the dough out on q
Toured board, cut it in two pieces and
roll out one Of them for the bottom
crust. Line your plate with the crust,
dip a small fve-cent paint brush,
which is kept for that purpose, in the
white of an egg, and brush the crust
all over. This will keep the juice Of
the berries from soaking into the crust.
Put in your hucllleberries, one pint,
aud small piece Of butter and a
quarter OF cup Of sugar, cover with
the top crust and bake in a very quick
oven. When rolling out the top crust,
cut a hole in the middle of it SO that
the steam may escape, OF the juice will
run out of the pie into the oven. For
plain family pie, tuck the top crust
under the bottom all around the edge,
and press them together with the
thumb, and this prevents the juice
from escaping. All fruit pies should
be eaten the day they are baked, OF the
under crust will be heavy.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-10-20
Foods.

The foods Of the various classes Of q
nation were often regulated by law In
the past. Two Roman laws, passed
about 100 B. c., regulated the costs OF
feasts at private houses, stating how
much was to be eaten, and forbiddina
the fattening OF fowls. Julius Caesar
was very strict with regard to foods
end used to send his soldiers to confls
cate forbidden luxuries offered for sale
IN the market-places, and to private
houses to see that the legal dietary was
properly observed. These diet laws
were probably necessary in ancient
Rome remembering the gluttony Of the
Romans. Coming down to the Middle
Ages, laws Of Charles VI. Of France
and Of Edward III. CT England decreei
the diet Of the French and English &C
cording to their rank both as to quality
and quantity. The Parliament Of Scot
land in 1888 passed a similar law. In
addition to these the laws regarding
dress were particularly severe, and il
Is curious to notice that some Of the
English sumptuary laws remained In
force, nomInally, until about thirty-fiye
years ago.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-10-20
q Modern Jonah.

A somewhat startling story come.
from across the water. The central
character Is an English seaman who
while engaged IN his duties-he belong
ed to tho crew Of whaling vessel
duplicated the experience Of the pro
phet Jonah. The captain and crew
state that they chased one or two enor
mous sperm whales ON one Of thell
whaling voyages, and when within hall
mile Of it lowered two boats in pur
suit From the nearer boat, q bomb
lance was fired which struck the mon
ster N q vital part. The crew backed
water with all their might, but We're
not quick enough to escape the animal
who N his agony seized and demoltsh.
ed tho boat, and closed upon the steers.
man with his ponderoJlS jaws before he
could get out Of the way. The whale
was killed ard brought alongside OF
the vessel to remove the biubber, which
operation took day and O half before
the opening of the stomach There the
sailors, to their great establishment
found their comrade IN q state OF III.
consciousness. For three weeks after
his restoration from that condition lie
walked the deck and rayed like Cne III.
sGne most Of the tine and when pro.
nounced to be out of danger he was
subject at times to Authorizations which
caused him great suffering. He was
sent 20 hospital on their arrival IL
London, and his general health now
seems good; but his skin retains blu.
tsh tinge supposed to be caused by the
action Of the gastric juice Of the whales
stomach. Such an experience Is GER
tainly sufficient to turn almost any one
blue.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-10-20

The greater city Of New York will be
the strongest Lutheran city in the
world, for there will be thirty-fourc
churches, 1894 communicable, and
church property valued at more than
g., 100000. There are also an Or
phanage, three hospitals, six immi-
grant missions, two homes for the
aged, and deaconess home. There
will be preaching in the greater city
In eight different languages-German,
English, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish,
Finnish, Livonian and Slavonian.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-10-20

It is great annoyance to any one
to have a borrowing neighbor.
Irons that have once been red
will never retain the heat 50 we'll again.
All housekeepers should know tho
value for household purposes Of pow
aered borax.
Morning headaches may frequently
be avoided by having the bedroom
properly and thoroughly ventilated.
Irons should never be allowed to
remain over the fire longer than is nee
essaly, but should be put at once in a
cool place free from dust and smoke.
Red pepper tea is very good for car
pet pests. If the floor is washed in a
solution OF one-quarter of a pound of
red pepper to one gallon of water it
will do much to drive them away.
Colors that have been taken out can
be sometimes restored by sponging
with weak vinegar II the color has
been taken out by an alkali, sponging
with chloroform is often effective.
Chamois-skin makes soft, durable
duster. 1t can be kept clean by wash
ing. 1t must be dried in the shade
and rubbed soft. It will hold little
dampness, if desired, which is salts
factory quality in a buster. Imitation
chamois may be used.
When having occasion to hang ont
clothes in winter where frost is likely
to stiffen them and iniure the fabric,
this can be obviated by putting hand
full Of coarse salt in the last rinsing
water and letting it dissolve before
putting in the articles under treatment.
In buying poultry in the summer
select that which is plump and firm.
AS soon as it comes home from the
market dry it thoroughly on coarse
linen cloth. Then dress it ready for
cooking. Young broiling chickens are
the only ones fit to be eaten in sum-
mer.
A successful palm grower says he
has found that these plants thrive best
when they are often treated to a milk
and water sponge bath instead of one
of clear water. The leaves then are
not 50 likely to become defaced by
withered brown spots, but will keep
glossy and fresh.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-10-20
Mock PATE de EOie Gras.

Lard calf's liver thickly over the top
aud set it in a stewpan with two small,
fresh onions chopped fine, blade Of
mace, half a dozen pepper corns, two
Of three bay leaves, halfa dozen whole
sloves, saltspoonful Of salt, lump
IF loaf sugar and one pint of stock.
yoyer the pan tightly and simmer the
contents slowly for three hours. When
done remove the liver, cut it into
slices, place these in deep dish and
strain the liquor over. Let this stand
over night and in the morning pound
the liver to paste, adding tea
spoonful of salt, the same quantity Of
white pepper and eight ounces OF
melted fresh butter. After mixing all
The ingredients more thoroughly to-
sether, press all through a sieve. Pack
INTO small jars, hatten the top and
Qour melted clarified lard over. This
2otted meat will keep two or three
weeks ana is always popular.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-10-20

Mosquitoes in New Jersey must
reckon with the scientist, and not with
the summer visitor in future. State
Geologist Smock has been making an
Investigation and is satisfied that this,
the only bird indigenous to New Jer-
sey, may be exterminated at cost of
81, 500, 900. He declines to make
public the plan by which he hopes to
rid the visitor of the pest.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-10-20

Tompliins IS one OF those gentlemen
Of kind disposition who ere ever OF
the outlook for q chance to improy,
their neighbors' mind. Seeing man
apparently a country fellow, sitting OF
the fence, regarding the telegraph
wires carefully, Tompklns approached
and said:
watching the wires, eh?"
"Yes."
waiting to see a message go by
eh?'
Eyes, sir" the man replied, smiling
Then Tompkins spoke kindly to him
and explained the mystery Of the cleo
trio current, and that the message.
were invisible, and finished up with:
"NoW you know something about it,
Then, as he was going away, he said
by the way, What do you work att"
me and my mate over yonder ars
telegraph workers, and we've just fin
ished putting up new WIRE"
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-10-20
Artificial EUDies.

Although minute diamonds can bf
made with the aid Of the electric fur
lace, none large enough to be employed
n jeWelry have yet been produced. Bu'
uble5 Of large size, and as fine In colo)
ind appearance as the best natural
,ems, have been made. A certain
method Of detecting artificial rubies +
~ examination with microscope. The
natural gem Is always filled with min
lite cracks, Invisible to the naked eve
,ut perfectly discernible with q hlc.
nagnlfying power. The artificial rub,
las no cracks, but, on the other hand
S filled with minute bubbles, or ga!
iOleS.