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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-08-07
MT. PLEASANT.

Mr.. and Mrs. George Howard pleas
antly entertained Mrs. Lizzie Holmes
OF Ft Madison and Mrs. Jennie Nor
ris of Des Moines at dinner July 23d.
A very pleasant time was spent, as
they were old acquaintances.
Mrs. Mason entertained Mesdames
Bartlett, Harris, McCracken, Nunley,
Grandson and Pickins at dinner Fri
day evening in honor of her laughter,
Mrs. Bower of Des Moines. and also
Mrs Norris OF the same city. From
2 to the same afternoon Miss Jene
Mason entertained Misses Julia Bart
lett, Carrie McCracken, Nellie Nun
ley and Ruth and Ida Grandson, in
nonor of her neice, Miss Ethel Bow:
mer.
Mrs. Robert Anderson entertained
at dinner Sunday Mrs. Atkins Mrs.
Thompson and Mrs. Smith and son
of Ogden, Utah.
A very nice concert was given at
the Baptist church Tuesday nignt.
Mr.. Arthur Smith came in last
week from Ogden, Utah, for visit
with his mother.
Mrs, Norris went to Burlington last
Saturday.
Miss Cora Taylor was visiting at
La Crews and Bonaparte last week.
Mrs. George Bland of Carbon Hill,
Illinois, is home visiting her mother,
Mrs. Wicks OF North Main street.
Mrs. D. NJ. Bowmer and daughter
Ethel left for their home in Des
Moines last Saturday.
Mr.. Albert Holmes is suffering with
appendicitis.
The |. K. s. G. very pleasantly sur
prised Miss Louisa Mason Tuesday
night in honor OF her birthday. One
very pleasant feature was the pres
ence Of Miss Lydia Bartlett who. on
account of illness, has been unable
to meet with the ladies since the mid
die Of June.
Mrs. Martha Burnaugh returned
Monday night from Fairfield. She
was accompanied by her daughter
Madaline. Ia VI
Miss Myra Carter is convalescent
from q severe attack Of asthma.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-08-07
CEDAR RAPIDS BUDGETAR1AN.

The Silome Yates Club convened with
Miss Romelia Boueo last Wednesday.
They were treated to refreshments at
the close OF the meeting.
Mrs. Adaliade Perkins and son Master
Mayo, are in Macomb' ILL.,, visiting rela-
tives and frienps. Z
Mrs. H. Christian entertained twenty
pouug friends in honor Of her husband,
Mr.. Harry Christian. !.
Miss Grace Black of Ottumwa. is visit.
ing relatives in the city and is spending .
few weeks with Mrs. Z. Marshall,
Mrs. Rev. Boyd is spending a lew
weeks with her daughter in Oskaloosa.
The wedding bells will soon ring out on
Tenth Street and Tenth Avsnue.
Why don't you read the BYsTANDER?'
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-08-07

Rev. J. o. R. Winbush, pastor Of the
Maple Street Baptist church, who has
been in our midst about four years and
has bought and almost paid for the
Maple Street church, will take q
months vacation and spend that time
in the mountains, near Allegheny
Springs, Virginia, at his former home.
His wife will accompany him. They
left Wednesday Last Sunday his
congregation gave him S61 90 as his
spending change. Elder Haggard will
have charge of Maple. Street congrega-
tion and John Gross will hold the Say
lorville meetings. The reverend is
quite a hustler and we wish him and
his wife pleasant visit while gone.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-08-07
MARSHALLTOWN.

Mr.. Joe burden of Parsons. Kan.
has returned to the city again. He
has accepted position as head cook
at the Stoddard hotel
Mr.. Spencer of Grinnell was in the
city Monday on business.
R. J. Wright has been on the sick
list this week. (
Mr.. and Mrs Howard and daughter.
Mrs. Della Spencer Of Albion, were in
the city Tuesday, Aug, 4, to attend
the celebration.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. L. Suter enter
tanned at dinner Tuesday, Aug. A., Mr..
and Mrs. Howard and Mrs. Spencer
of Albion, Mrs. Lindsay OF Indian.
apolis, and Hon. J. B. Rush Of Des
Moines. i5
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-08-07
CLINTON.

Again we are called upon to cnroAi
Gle the death of one of ClihtOn's old
and well known citizens, Albert
Meadows, who had been quite Ill for
some time past. Deceased has been
on the lecline for several months He
represented the A.. M. E. church and
Sunday school in the convention at
Burlington in June. Upon returning
home he was taken i'll. being unable
to perform his daily labors to any
extent. few days ago he was in
duced to go the hospital. at which
place his death took place on Satnr-
day morning at 8 O'Clock, the cause
of death being complication OF dis
eases. Albert had number of
friends who regret his death. For
the past three years he has been the
superintendent of the Sunday school,
at the time Of his death. He had been
resident of Clinton for number
of years. OF late years he has been
employed as janitor Of the Sheridan
club rooms He was born in Tennes-
see. At the time of his death he
was SO years of age. His funeral took
place Sunday at 2 O'Clock from the
A. NJ E. church, Rev. Searcy officiat-
ing, assisted by Rev. P. p Taylor and
w. w. Russell. interment taking
place in Springdale cemetery.
Rev. Russell returned Wednesday
from an extended trip through Illi-
nois and other states, leaving Sunday
night for st. Paul and other cities
of the North for a trip Of three weeks.
Mrs. P. P. Taylor is entertaining
her sister, Mrs. Will Spencer OF Chi
cago. sE
Bishop Abraham Grant arrived in
the city Tuesday at S p. m. and at
$3.50 he addressed a good sized audi
ence composed of the members and
friends of Bethel A. NJ E. church.
The attendance was not so large as
it would have been had the weather
not been SO warm. Those present
nevertheless received treat. The
bishop possesses a gift of wonderful
oratorical powers. On this occasion
the committee in charge had beauti-
fed the church with palms and other
plants. which together with the beau
tiful surroundings, the church having
just been turned over from the hands
Of the decorators. presented pleas.
ing effect. During the evening sew
eral musical numbers were rendered
by trio of ladies, Mrs. Williams also
rendering the Holy City. The bishop
left Wednesday afternoon for Daven.
port, continuing his tour of the state.
G. w. Lucky of Spring Valley. Ill.,,
was in Clinton Sunday in attendance
at the funeral of Albert Meadows.
Time and space will not allow us
to mention the many words of praise
which have been accorded the ladies
who took upon themselves the respon.
sibility of decorating Bethel church.
There effort was certainly a grand
and successful one and we with 9th.
ers feel that they should be COM
mended. The ladies were ably assist.
ed by Rev. P. P. Taylor and David
Winfield At the conclusion of the
bishops address Tuesday night the
ladies made liberal payment on the
decorators account as result of the
financial effort.
Only a few weeks to conference
We. like others, wonder who our pas.
tor will be- ~ a
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-08-07
OLD SETTLERS PICNIC.

The annual picnic of the early sett-
lers will be next Thursday at Union
Park, and many of the old settlers and
their friends are preparing to spend the
day in the park. A programme is
being prepared which will add much
to the occasion. Father Bell, Robert
Raikes and others will be asked 10
give "Reminiscences of the early sett-
lers in this county. Isaac Brandt will
tell Of his early experience here; also
s. J. Loughran. . very dear friend of
our race, will speak of his forty years
experiencein Dss Moines. The, last
two named gentlemen are white. The
attendance this year promises to be
larger than any in the history Of the
society. II you would have good
time come early and spend the day
with early settlers.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-08-07
Jewels Reuuira : Rest

Many jewels require an occasional
sleep, so to speak, in ord.r to retain
their briliiancy. Diamonds, rubies
and sapphsres are among She number.
They should be put away in total
darkness every now and then: The
usual velvet or satin-lined cases are
the correc. receptacles. II is best
to wrap gems in jewelers. N tissue
paper. then pack in wool and lay in
airtight compartments. "A number of
stones are seriously affected BY fumes
from furnaces, sewer gas, moisture
and sea air. is5 4
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-08-07
NEW READING ROOMS.

. Er F. r f s / z /. Id .-. . 81 . y.
Afro. American Educational Reading
Club is the name Of new club among
men. The object 10 to have q place
where the young mss Of our race can
70 and rest and read the current and
past literature Of America, and thus
become more Intellectually informed
upon the affairs of life. They have
quite . collection of books, magazines,
periodicals and newspapers. The To-
cation is on the first floor, 3l4 West
Third street. The present officers are:
President, a. 9. Saunders: vice.presi-
dent, Geo. Hogsett; secretary, Thad s.
Ruff. The rooms are open at all times
to the public.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-08-07
ANNIVERSARY PICNIC.

The Daughters Of Tabernacle will
osve an anniversary picnic at Union
Park, Wednesday Aug. II. All are in
vited to come. In the evening . ban
qust will be given at Hansen's HAIL.,
music by Jackson's Mandolin Club.
Admission 75c per couple. Committee:
NETTIE DAWN
EMMA Ao1ToN
CARRIE LAWS
MARY HOLNBs
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-08-07

The annual meeting OF the Iowa
State Bystander Publishing Company
was held last Monday night. The
following directors were elected for
the ensuing term: jefferson Logan,
E. T. Banks, E. w. Thompson and T.
e. Barton. The directors elected the
following officer: President, VIM.
Coalson; vice president, James E. Todd
secretary and editor, John L. Thomp-
son; treasurer, &, T. Banks; business
manager, J. a. Shepard.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-08-07
DEVIL'S LAKE
The Famous Summer Resort.

y Excellent hotels, good boating, FISH
ing and bathing, ample train service
and special low summer rates via the
Chicago & North-W estern R'y to this
admirable summer resort A delight
full place to spend your summer svaca-
tion. Write for printed matter to w.
B. Kniskern, Passenger Traffic Mana
ger, Chicago. For rates, tickets, etc,
spply TO agents Chicago s Northwest
ern R'y. Il ...ss 3.S5 5s s
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-08-07

). Joe Brown who returned from
Clarinda Thursday, where he made an
address, says that the celebration was
q grand success in every particular.
Over Ave thousand people were on the
grounds, most of whom were white.
DR.. D. j. Underwood Of Lincoln, Nebr.
was also present and made an excellent
speech.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-08-07
coRINT4lAN CHURCH NOTES.

coRlNT4lAN CHURCH NOTES.
qts Paator's Sunday anbjects:
1890 .. m. The Leavcn hid in the
meal.
500 p. m. The Trials OF Joseph.
Beginning Monday evening Aug. 10
Rev. J. N. Haggard will conduct meet
ings for few evenings.
On Friday evening Aug. IA q special
China Souvenir entertainment will be
given by special committee OF the
church, admission IS cents. All invit-
ed.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-08-07

s Prof L. H. 5. Brown left Thursday
for Summerset to attend the annual
picnic Of Choppers, from there he will
make several other cities returning to
Des Moines to open : permanent Office
at ia Sixth avenue where all are
welcome.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-08-07

Mrs, Kata Champion left Tuesday
for Chicago with her husband, where
he will take treatment. They have
rented their home here and expect to
live there indefinitely. Mrs. Champion
is one Of the pioneer citizens Of our
city.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-08-07

Mr.. c. T. Williams spent few days
of last week ia Webster City, the guest
OF Mr.. and Mrs. ehas. Comely. His
wife who has been there for several
months returned home with him, much
improved in health.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-08-07

Mrs J. Thompson gave an infor.
NAL reception for Misses Sadly Slasgh-
ter and Mable Dixon Of St. Joseph,
Sunday afternoon, between and s
O'Clock. Quite number were present
and spent = pleasant time.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-08-07

Mr.. Hays Bell who has been up in
Dallas county. his old home, for few
weeks returned home this week. He
says that the corn crop will be very
light and also late, owing to the spring
rains.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-08-07

While in Oskaloosa, Ia, stop at
Emanuel Lobbins' Lunch Room;
also furnished rooms. Good SER
vice at reasonable rates.
81 Rock Island avenue.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-08-07
EDITORIALS.
REMARKABLE COINCIDENCE

i -
Henry Tolliver, a leading citi-
zen, living atl413 Fremont street
is about to start on a trip to
Leavenworth, Kans., to visit his
aged father, whom he has not
seen since he was sold on the
slave block over half century
ago, at the age of 9 years. The
father is man of remarkable age
and according to son who
recently visited here, has seen 127
summers.
Henry Tolliver, when but boy
of 9, was sold on a southern auc-
ton block in Davis county, Mis-
souri,. This was the last he saw
Of his parent. Heran away from
his master about the time of the
outbreak of the war and came to
Des Moines. He enlisted in the
sixteenth United States colored
infantry, served through the war
and then came back to Des Moines
and has since lived here. He is
now man of 81 years and the
story of how he learned again of
the whereabouts of his father
reads like a aromance.
A short time ago a colored man
"a tramp came to Mr.. Tolli-
ver's home on Fremont street.
Mrs. Tolliver gaee him some
thing to eat. Tie visitor asked
her name. Mrs. Tolliver told
him. He said he knew an old
man of that nalie living at
Leavenworth and shat he was
known as Alfred Tolliver. Mrs.
Toliver said at once this was the
name of her husbands father.
Mr.. Tolliver was working south
of the river at this time. Mrs.
Tolliver kept the stranger until
her husband returned, and the,
latter, after making minute in
quiries, was assured he had at
last discovered the whereabouts
of his father. He wrote to Leav-
enworth for confirmation and re-
ceived a reply that removed all
doubt on the subject.
Early this week Mr.. Tolliver
was visited by his brother Alex
ander of Tonganoxie, Kans. The
two brothers had not met since
1862. From his brother Mr.. Toll
liver learned that his father was
in good health and was able to
walk about. He has planned to
leave for Levenworth in a short
time and there will doubtless be
a family reunion we'll worth wit
Messing.
While Alexander Tolliver was
here this week the two brothers
called on Capt. Amos Brandt at.
the state house and told him their
remarkable story. Mr.. Henry
Tolliver had son in Captain
Brandt's company of colored
taoops in the Spanish-American
war.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-08-07
REDUCED RATES FOR HARVEST
LABORERS.

On account OF aprospective enormous
crop in Minnesota and the Dakotas
and ia order to obtain help at once,
special one way tickets on sale daily
can be had on application to Minnea-
polls and st. Louis agents, at very low
rates. Liberal arrangements for re-
turn. III h. ,.5s .3 VI 3
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-08-07
.HoMEsEEKERs, EXCURSION.

One-way rate with two dollars ad-
ditional. for round trip tickets on sale
the first aud third Tuesdays of every
month, with limit for return twenty
one days from date 81 sale. See ticket
agents Of Minneapolis s. st. Louis for
information as to rates, etc or address
A. b. QUITS, G. P. & T. A.
Minneapolis, Mimi.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-08-07

Mr.. Gus Watkins contemplates build
ing house on the lot he recently
purchased near West Seventeenth and
School streets.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-08-07

Miss Lambis Vanderberg, graduate
nurse OF st. Louis, Mo-, who has been
here since last DeceH ber, returned to
her home last Tuesday.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-08-07

Miss Georgie, Barnes who has been
visiting her sister Mrs. John Brown on
West Scott street, left Sunday for her
home in Lipscomb, Virginia.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-08-07

Lieutenant 4. G. McAfee, who is one
of our policemen, has bought nice
home on West Eighteenth and High
streets and will soon move there.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-08-07

Mrs G II. Richardson who has been
very sick for several months, does not
improve muck and her many friends
are hopeful that change for the
better will come soon.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-08-07

Rev. o. A. johnson. pastor Of Burns
I II. E. church, baptized Ar. ]. w. Rob.
inson ID the river last sunday morni3g
at sunrise.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-08-07

Mr.. and Mrs. Gus Watkins gave q
dinner party last Sunday to number
of friends, in honor of Miss lambda
Vanderberg.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-08-07

Our city collector is meeting with
more promises than money. but look
out we will cal. again when you said
cone
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-08-07

Mr.. Chester Bass left Tuesday for
Moberly and other parts Of Missouri
to be gone week on business.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-08-07

Lightning struck the home of Prof.
Brown il Lake Park Monday, damage
covered by insurance.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-08-07

Master "Pleas" Breeder is spending
hi. school vacation in Webster City aad
st. Paul.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-08-07

Mr.. Mack Bradley returned to the
city Wednesday evening from Chicago.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-08-07

Mr.. W: w. Beaings spent Monday
and Tuesday in the city, the guest Of
Hayes Bell.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-08-07

Robert Lipscomb of Buxton who
has been visiting friends here left Mcns
day for his home.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-08-07

Mr.. Marion Mays Of Newton was .
Sunday visitor in our city.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-08-07

Mr.. W. P. Moppins of Kansas City
was an over Sunday excarsionist in our
city Mr.. Moppins is : merchant tailor
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-08-07

Miss Sadly Slaughter Of st. Joseph,
Mo-, spent Sunday and Monday in our
city. She came up on the excursion.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-08-07
4 Our collector will be in Buxton, Iowa
the latter part Of this week.
Jessie Graves was an excursionist to
Moberly, Mo-, Tuesday.

]. H. Shepard spent Sunday in Give
visiting his brother.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-08-07

Mrs. L. j. Shelton is enjoying .
pleasant visit to her old home with
parents in Missouri this week.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-08-07

Miss samantha Mckee of Adel. Ia,
i, the guest Of MISS Marie Bell this
week.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-08-07

Henry Lee is now the tenor soloist
IN the First African Baptist church
choir. His many friend say that he
Will make valuable menber to that
musical organization.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-08-07

Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Watts are visit
ing relatives and friends in this city.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-08-07

Miss Mary Montague is reported Is
being quite sick this week.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-08-07
CITY NEWS.
NIB. Ifyou have relatives or friends visit
ING in the city or going TO make visit, please
James James is still on the sick list,

Arthur Henderson left last Saturday
or Lincoln, Nebr.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-08-07

The Mayfower Mandolin club went
10 Winterset yesterday, having been
engaged by the Mccabees, who gave
an excursion to that city.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-08-07

Mr.. J. D. Foreman was taken to the
Mercy hospital last week to be operat-
cd on and SO far the operation has
proved successful. Mr.. Foreman stood
tne operation well and is doing nicely.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-08-07

stopped with Mrs. II. D. Forbs OF 1863
West Eighteenth street. She win soon
return to spend . few weeks visiting
ia our city.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-08-07

There will be quite crowd out to
Union Park next Thursday on old
settlers picnic day
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-08-09

condition Of the mind and that Of the
stomach. AS has been noted already
male cats objected to the experiment
much more vigorously than the fe-
males, in many cases getting SO angry
that Ndigestionsstepped entirely and an
other animal had to be substituted.
When the cat became angry the waves
that had. been following each other
regularly over the pyloric region ceased
moving and digestion was evidently
suspended. On another occasion when
the fluctuations were coursing regular
ly over the stomach of female cat she
suddenly changed from a. condition of
peaceful sleepiness and began to
breathe quickly and endeavor to get
loose from her fastenings. AS soon as
this change took. place the fluctuations
of the stomach stopped and it's outline
presented a smooth, round appear
ance The operator continued his OBJ
servations. stroking the eat reassuring-
ly and In few moments Pussy was
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-08-09

made. for example, that the largest pile
of diamonds ever brought together was
collected at the De Beers mine In South
Africa. In July. 1900. The directors Of
the company were DESTROYS of knowing
the quantity Of diamonds necessary to I'LL
a measure Of seventy-six cubic inches.
Diamonds of all kinds were piled up just
as they had been mined. and it was ascer-
tanned that cubic meter OF diamonds
weighs 11,976.000 earats and has an ap-
proximate value of 37S, 2500 900 francs. or
SIS. $50, 600.
The peculiar business methods of Orien-
tai merchants is illustrated by the man
ner OF buying rubies in Burma In the
examination of rubies artificial light L.
not used, the merchants holding that full
sunlight alone can bring out the color
and brilliancy of the gems. Sales must
therefore take place between the hours
of 8 and 8. and the sky must be clear.
The purchaser, placed near window,
has before him large copper plate. The
sellers come TO him one by one. and
each empties upon this plate his little bag
Of rubies. The purchaser proceeds to
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-08-09

arrange them for valuation in a number
Of small heaps. The first division is into
three grades. according to size; each Of
piles, according to color: and each Of
these piles, in turn, is again divided into
three groups, according to shape. There
are thus twenty-seven in all, in addition
to the larger stones that are set aside for
valuation and sale singly. The bright
copper plate has curious use. The sun
light reflected from it through the stones
brings out color effect with true rubies
different from that with red spinels and
tournmalines which are thus easily sep
arated. The buyer and seller then go
through a very peculiar method of bar
gaining by sfgI5, or rather grips, in per-
feet silence. After agreeing on the fair
ness of the ciassifications. they join their
right hands. covered with a handkerchief
or the flap OF a garment. aid by graspS
and pressures. mutually understood among
these dealers they make, modify, and
accept proposals OF purchase and sale
The hands are than uncovered and tint
prices recorded. !.