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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-12-09

Although the liquor question was
the chief issue in the campaign, there
were vigorous contests for the various
city offices. Benbow, citizens candidate
for mayor, was elected by a vote of
2S5 to 235 cast for Morgan, the
straight republican nominee. Of the
other seven offices voted on the citi-
zens took five and the republicans two.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-12-09

Prescott Stays Wet.
PRESCOTT, Dec. 9.-(SpeciaD-
vote of 43 to AZ Prescott yesterday
elected to remain wet.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-12-09

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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-12-09

When court convened an
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-11
INJURED MAN DOING WELL
E. M. Wilcox, Hurt in Wreck in Chi
caeo, Has Chance of Recovery.

E. M. Wilcox, Hurt in Wreck in Chi
cago, Has Chance of Recovery.
Edward NJ. Wilcox, the mail clerk
injured in the wreck in Chicago Thurs
day morning, according to word re-
ceived this noon by his daughter, Mrs.
Frank Sala, is resting very comfort
ably, and unless internal injuries de-
velop, chances for his recovery are
good.
Mr.. Wilcox, who was a long time res
ident of Rock Island, leaving here five
years ago to make his home in Chica-
go. running out of that city on the
Milwaukee, was in the mail car of his
train, when just after leaving the sta
lion, a head end collision between the
passenger and an engine with a train
of empty cars occurred. Both trains
were running at a good rate of speed,
The passenger making about 40 miles
an hour. Mr. Wilcox was thrown
against the mail pouches by the i'm
pact, the end of the mail car being
smashed. He was pinioned for a time
under part of the wreckage
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-11
Want VISITING Nurse Funds.

have promised to contribute toward
the support of the visiting nurse
send in their money to the treasurer
by those by whom they were solicited.
II is necessary for the solicitors to
make full report of their efforts be-
who has not been asked to help in
this most worthy charity, and wishes
to do SO, may send contributions to
Mary l.. Carter, treasurer of the Visit
ing Nurse association The yearly
membership fee is 81, and larger con-
tributions will not be refused.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-11
PERSONAL POINTS.

NJ. A. Loeb and family of Cincinnati
are at the Harper.
Mrs. Willmersdorfer of Chicago is
guest of Mrs. J. Fleishman of Dav-
export.
Mrs. Wallenstein of Paducah, Ky.
is a guest of Rabbi and Mrs. w. H.
I'Fineshriber.
Mrs. c. B. Sears has returned to hel
home in Chicago. having been called
mere by the illness of her father, J. C.
Gruwell.
Miss Freida Larson, graduate of
he "a class of the local high school.
just recently completed the course of
study at the University of Chicago
after three and quarter years at
tendance. She received a membership
in the Phi Beta Kappa sorosity and
also a scholarship in mathematics en-
titling her to years course in that
study, as reward for high excellence
in her work.
J. c. Thomson, the popular assistant
secretary of the Fraternal Tribunes, is
about to leave Rock Island with q
view of returning to his old home at
Wichita, Kan, to which city he will
move his family the first of the month.
Mr.. Thomson has resided in Rock Is
land for 10 years, and recently secured
patent rights on machine which he
viii manufacture in Wichita.
George Martin. for many years chief
clerk at the Rock Island house and
now connected with the Harms, has
accepted a similar position with the
remodeled Kimball house in Daven-
port The Kimball will reopen toward
The close of the present month. Mr.
Martin has had % years experience
in the hotel business and manager
Hen of the Kimball is fortunate in
securing his services.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-11
For the boys meeting Harry E. Shiffer
will talk.
OFFICERS ARE INSTALLED
New Executives of Carpenters Union
Take Up Duties.

AT the regular meeting held at In
lustrial nall, the following officers
were installed for the ensuing six
months by the members of Carpenters
union, No. 1GG:
President-A. w Rogers.
Vice Observation-Disclosures Nissen.
Recording Secretary Edward ].
StrusS.
Financial Secretary-A. w. Johnson.
Conductor-C. F. Valentine
Warden-Sam Nlssen.
Trustee-RudOlph Koch.
Auditor-D W. White.
Delegate TO District Council-A. T.
Hall.
Delegate to Industrial Home Asso
ciation-Gust Klotz.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-11
GETTING RESULTS
Revival at Memorial Christian
Church Brings About Con-
version of Is.
SPECIAL MUSICAL NUMBERS
Provided for Each of Evangelical
Meetings-Rev. S. T. Martin
Talks of PauIs Life.

The revival meetings at the Memo
rial Christian church continue with
much interest, the audience increasing
in numbers each night. Evangelist S.
I. Martins splendid sermons are crea,
ing much enthusiasm among the
church membership, and a profound de-
Jre on the part of the unsaved to ac.
sept Christ and lead different life
l6 having made the confession during
cial music is being arranged for each
service. At the Sunday morning serv.
zee Mrs.sCropper will sing More Love
O Thee, o, Christ" At the evening
service the Sylvan quartet will fur
nish a special number. J. H. Davis
will also sing Let Us Alone" The
following are the subjects for each
aight during the coming week:
Sunday morning, The Now and
Shall Be of Christianity"
Sunday evening, Does 1t Pay?"
Monday, How to Read and Under.
SIdnu the BlDle.
Tuesday, WAS the Dying Robber
Saved?"
Wednesday, "The First Christian
Church.
Thursday, What Think Ye of
Christi"
Friday, THE Spirit Convicting."
Saturday, Christ Came to Save Sin
lers.''
Tuesday evening Miss Crissman
will sing a solo. Wednesday evening
| special quartet will sing Depth of
Mercy" Thursday. Going Down to
he Grave will be sung by the male
quartet.
Talks of Paul.
The subject of last nights service
vas THE Greatest Man That Ever
Lived Mr.. Martin very forciblv
brought forth the beautiful examples
n the life of Paul; his break from the
world, his humility and unSelflshness
ais passion for souls; the motive and
object of his life; the manner and mat.
-er of his preaching; willingness tC
suffer for the truth; his confidence in
God, and assurance of personal saliva
lion, and his peaceful end. These spe
cial points were clearly and beauti
fully set forth.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-11
GAS ENDS A LIFE
Michael Daily, for 43 Years Res.
ldent of City, Commits
Suicide at Home.
HAD ACCIDENT YESTERDAY
was Employed on Arsenal, and Una.
BILE to Continue Employment,
Became Despondent.

Michael f. DAILY, for As years a res
ident of Rock Island, ended his life
today by asphyXiation at his home,
l4lS Thirty-second street Mr.. DAILY
suffered a fall while at his work at
the Rock Island arsenal shops yester-
day, while carrying a heavy cask. He
suffered bruises on his face and other
parts OF the body and was unable to
continue work. His inability to fol
low his employment is thought to have
made him respondent and caused him
to commit the deed.
Was Home Alone.
Mrs. DAILY went down town this
morning about 10 o'clock, leaving her
husband alone, and did not return till
! O'Clock. Upon. opening the door she
Immediately detected the odor of gas,
and, hurriedly investigating, found the
source of the odor to be a locked bed
room. She called for assistance. and
forcing entrance into the room, found
her husband lying across the bed. and
the gas jet turned open Two physi-
clans were summoned and worked over
the body for an hour, but renewal Of
respiration was impossible.
Was 81 Years Old.
Mr.. DAILY was born in County Claire
Ireland, and was 81 years old last Sep
TENDER. He came to America nearly
half century ago and had made Rock
Island his home for 43 years. Besides
the widow, he is survived by three
daughters, Mrs Nora Eggars of Osh-
kosh, Wis, Mrs. Molly Murphy, liv-
ing in Pennsylvania, and Miss Julia,
ar home, and two sons. Charles of
Chicago, and Michael of this city.
Has Narrow Escape.
Oscar Peterson Of Lynn Center, H..
came to Moline yesterday. and after
spending the day there went to the
Arlington hotel and went to bed about
9 O'Clock. About II o'clock the pro-
prictor detected the odor of gas. and
finally broke open Peterson's room.
and found the gas turned on and
Peterson unconscious. He was re
vived after physicians worked over
him till 4 o'clock in the morning. He
claims he did not blow out the gas
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-11
IN THE CHURCHES
Services In the various churches viii


,e held as follows tomorrow:
Trinity Episcopal church, Nine
teenth street and Sixth avenue; Rev.
Granville II. Sherwood. rector. Sery.
ices ar 10:45 a. m. and at 1870 p. IN.
Sunday school at $50 a. m. In absence
of the rector r. G.. Hudson will con-
duct services.
Trinity chapel, corner Seventh street
and Fourth avenue. Sunday school a.
2:30 p. m.
Memorial Christian, corner of Third
avenue and Fifteenth street. Rev. W.
3. Clemmer, pastor. Bible school at
p. S. C. e. at $50 p. m. Services at
10:45 a. m. and 7:3G p. m. Morning
theme, "The Now and Shall Be of
Christianity" Evening theme, Does
1t Pay?"
Second Christian, corner Sixth stree,
and Thirteenth avenue. Sunday school
at 9:15 a. M; George H. Hull. superin.
tendent.
| tfrst Baptist, corner Third avenue
and Fifteenth street. Rev. H. w. Reed
pastor. Sunday school at $50 a. m
Services at 1914 a. IN. and 7:30lp. m
EvangeliStic services will begin at the
morning service and continue through
| the week.
| Swedish Baptist, corner of Twenty
first street and Fifth avenue. Sunday
school at 2:30 p. m. Preaching sery
ices at 1890 a. m
| Second Baptist chapel, corner oil
Tenth street and Sixth avenue. Preach
Ing by the pastor, Rev. R. A. Broyles
Services at II a. m. and 1880 p. M
Edgewood Baptist church, corner
Forty-fourth street and Fifth avenue
Sunday school at $50 a. M Yount
peoples meeting at $50 p. m. Services
at 1890 a. m. and 1880 p. m. Rev. ]
w. Evans of Colfax, Iowa, will preach
tat both services.
German Lutheran, corner Twentieth
street and Fifth avenue. Rev. G. A
Mennicke pastor; Rev. E. D. Mennicke
assistant pastor. Services at 10 a. m
and. 1880 p. m.
German Evangelical, Ninth street
between Fifth and Sixth avenues. Rev
Ed E. Klimple, pastor. Sunday schoo
at 9:15 a. m. Services at 1890 a. m
and E30 p. m.
Zion Swedish Lutheran, Forty-fift1
street and Seventh avenue. Rev. E. K
lJonSOn DaStOr Services at 10.45 rr
and 1880 p. m. Sunday school at 81
a. m. Prayer service Wednesday a
1880 p. m.
Swedish Lutheran, corner FouI
teenth street and Fourth avenue. Re,
J. S. G. Hagglund, pastor. Services 3
i 1890 a. m. and 1880 p. m. Sunda
4 school at 9:15 a. m. Morning them
d THE Self Evidence of the Gospel
Evening subject, 1.-THE Light of tn
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-11
OUTCOME. IS HELD
RATHER DOUBTFUL.
Half Normal Vote Reinu Cast on Adop-
ton of Commission Form of Gov
eminent in Davenport.

1t is estimated that about half the
normal vote is being polled on the
question of adopting the commission
form of government at the election in
Davenport today. The east end of the
city is conceded to be favorable but
the west end with the German strong
holds are against it. The outcome is
in doubt. A bare majority of the votes
cast is all that is necessary for the
project to carry. If it is approved the
change will take place in the spring,
the election of new officers being held
at the usual time in April.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-11
STUDENTS IN eoGaAn
Hart Literary and Debatin. Societ,
Held Meeting sYesterda ..


The Hart Literary and Deba, ing so
ciety of the high school met yes, erday
afternoon at the school. The meeting
was known as the Eugene Field and
James Whitcomb Riley meeting. The
members responded to the roll call
with quotations FROM either of the
authors. Brief parliamentary law
practice was held and the following
program was given:
Melody in F." iRubenstein)-Bes-
sic Sangren.
Life of Eugene F'ield-MabeI Pur-
cell.
Readings from Field-Lois Hubbard.
Life of James Whitcomb Riley
Blanche CAVITY.
Reading from Riley-Laura Davis.
Duet, Little Boy Blue" (Field)-
Charlotte Fickenscher, Grace Graves
Debate-ResOlved, That it is wrong
to allow children to believe in Santa
Claus-Olive Berger, Amelia Trenken.
schulz.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-11
CHANGE PLACE OF WORSHi,
Central Presbyterian Evening Service
at Bethel Church.

Beginning tomorrow, evening ser
vices at the Central Presbyterian
church will be discontinued and viii
hereafter be held at the Bethe.
church, Twelfth street and Eleventh
avenue. Sunday school at-9:30 a. M
and preaching services at 10:45 viii
De held at the Central church as here
tofore. Young Peoples Christian Eli
deavor at $50 and Nreaching service
at 7:30 will be held t Bethel church
At the morning seri es Miss Bertha
Jonassen and Arthur Ionassen will
sing and in the even the Central
choir will furnish then sic.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-11
HOUSE COMMITTEE ELECTS
Members Invited to Bethany Home
Annual Meetinu

At the annual meeting of the house
committee of Bethany home held yes
terday afternoon an invitation was
read from Mrs. w. C. Bennett of Mo
line, president of the Bethany Home
association, for the members 10 meet
with the association in annual ses
sion at the Harper house at 1886
Monday evening. The house commit
tee elected the following officers:
Chairman-Mrs. l.. G.. Eddy. Rock
Island.
Vice Chairman-Miss Ada Stephens
Moline.
Secretary-Mrs. John Mcfin.ry, Mo
line
Treasurer-Mrs NJ. l.. Henderson
Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-11
BOARD ACCEPTS PAVILION
Park Commissioners Discuss the Sea-
sons Work at LongvieW Park.

The park board met last evening in
the Office of Hon. William Jackson,
the president of the board. The pa
park was accepted and the bonds in
payment ordered delivered to the con-
tractors, Lange & Tom. Some dis
cussion was given to the method of
procedure in the spring but no def
mite splans were laid. 1t was decided
to continue the macadamizing of the
roads during the winter months and
have them ready for use by the ar
rival of warm weather.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-11
Plan Joint Installation,

a joint installation of Camp 80, NJ.
W. A, and Dewey and Prosperity
camp, r. N. A, will be held in Odd
Fellows hail Tuesday evening. The
installation ceremonies will be follow
ed by an entertainment and refresh.
ments and a general good time is
promised.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-11

World" Prayer meeting will follow
evening services.
Grace Eng.Ish Lutheran, cor1er For
ty-fourth street and Seventh avenue
Rev. Ira o. Nothstein, pastor. Service.
at 10:45 a. m. and 7:45 p. m. Sunda,
school at 9:15 a. m. Luther league al
GAS p. m.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-11
Colds Cause Headache.

Laxative bromo quinine removes the
cause. Used the world over to cure
a cold in one day. E. w. Groves sig
nature on box. % cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-11
Beer That Is Beer.

If you want to drink good beef, order
he Davenport Mailing company's pale
export. Delivered anywhere in Rock
island. Both phones 100.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-11
WILL BE CLOSED SUNDAYS
Meat Market Proprietors Agree t.
Shut Up Shops.

All meat markets east of Twentieth
street will be closed all day Sundays
from Dot. l to May 1.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-11
Y. M C. A. Meetinus.

L. w Nealands of Davenport, con-
nected with the Western Railway
Weighing association. will address the
Y. NJ. C. A. meeting for men tomorrow.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-11

De Wits Carbolized Witch Hazel
salve is especially recommended for
piles. Sold by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-11
EXAMINATION ANNOUNCED

OIVII otTVICe Board Gives est Tor
Clerk and Carrier.
Announcement has been made that a
civil service examination for the posi-
ton of postofIice clerk and carrier
will be held at the local postoffice
building Feb. s. The examination is
open to both men and women. Appl-
cation fer the examination must be
made to the secretary of the board of
examiners at the Rock Island postoffice
in time for filing by the hour of clos
ing, Jan. q.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-11
DAVE RODMaN ARRESTED
Held for Stealing Bed Blankets from
Schaum Place

Detective Cox last evening arrested
Dave Rodman on a charge of larceny,
for the theft of blankets and bed
clothing from Mr.. Schaums place
New Years day. The stolen articles
were recovered. Rodman was held to
the grand jury under 5000 bond.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-11

but the indications are that he did.
as the case is not believed to be one
lof attempted suicide.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-11
Saloon Nofice

Toms opening chicken lunch served
at the Eagles Nest, 1906 Second ave
nue. T. S. Dunning, proprietor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-11
A Cure for Misery

i nave found a cure for the misery
malaria poison produces" says r. NJ.
James of Louellen. S. c. Its called
Electric Bitters, and comes in so cent
bottles. 1t breaks up a case of chills
or bilious attack in almost no time !;
and it puts yellow jaundice clean out
of commission" This great tonic
medicine and blood purifier gives
quick relief in all stomach, liver and
kidney complaints and the misery OF
lame back. Sold under guarantee 'at
all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-11

She was the pride of the country
round,
Envied by other girls was she;
In beauty and health she did abound
By taking Rocky Mountain Tea.
Harper House pharmacy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-11

| Kodol is the best remedy known to-
day for dyspepsia, indigestion and all
troubles arising from a disordered
stomach. 1t is pleasant, prompt and
/ thorough. Sold by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-11

West End Sunday school, 700 Sixth
street. Sunday school at 2:30 p. n.
Prayer meeting Friday evening at
1880. w. B. Barker. superintendent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-11

Christs Home Mission, 2202 Third
avenue Services at p. m.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-11

Free Swedish Mission, cornor O
Eleventh street and Fifth avenue. Sur
day school at $3.50 a. m. Services a
10:45 a. m. and 7;45 p. m. Prayer NEE
ing Wednesday evening at s o'clock.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-05-21
Baseball News.

Everywhere you 60 you will find
people talking about baseball and
anxious to see the scores of the
different leagues from day to day.
Tie PAiladeLbAia Press has arranged
to print all the latest news and gos-
sip of the baseball diamond and will
have the best reports Of all games
amply illustrated and accurately
and fairly written. Ask any man
what newspaper is the great base
bal, and sporting authority and he
will tell you quickly it is The Phil
aaeLbAia Press, both daily and Sun
day. You can get The Press from
your newsdealer or carrier, or the
paper will be mailed direct to your
home for s. 90 per year daily edi.
tion. A list of handsome premi-
ums given to subscribers, will be
mailed to you if you write for cata-
logue.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-05-21
Wind and Fish.

A singular correspondence has
lately been brough. to light between
the prevailing direction of the wind
on the coast of New South Wales
and the average catch of fish. The
winds influence the ocean currents.
which in turn influence the course
Of the fish. These influences have
periods of three OF four years. Thus
in 1898 there was q general scarcity
of fish. but afterward they became
more and more abundant up to 1901.
In 1905 there was another scarcity
Of fish. but the next sar they began
to return in increasing numbers. The
cause of these variations was mys-
terry until the coincidence with the
prevailing direction of tie coastal
winds was noticed. Now It Is thought
that by the study Of the winds the
prospects Of the fishermen may be
predicted two or three years In ad-
vance.-Youth's Companion.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-05-21
A Snake Bite Knife.

The British government has been
actively fighting snakes in India for q
dozen years or more. and still these
reptiles kill many thousand natives
annually. Sir Lander Brumton. a
little while ago. devised neat
pocket instrument for handy use In
case Of snake bite, and the Indian
government has decided to jistrib-
ute the apparatus widely among the
natives. It consists Of a small knife
in the handle of which Is cavity.
This is kept filled with permanganate
Of potash, a powerful antiseptic and
caustic. When a person is bitten he
Immediately cuts the wound open
widely, and rubs the permanganate
upon the raw surface. If the bite
Is in the extremeties, and this oper-
alton Is performed without delay.
the treatment is very effective.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-05-21
THE OUTPUT OF EXCELSIOR.
Ten Thousand Acres Of Timber Sacri-
feed to That Stuflng Every Year.

Excelsior seems to the average
man trifling product. and one that
by reason of Its llghtness cannot rep
resent a large consumption OF tim
ber. yet there are so many uses for
1t that the total annual production
for the country requires 60,0OO.0OO
feet OF timber, or the growth OF 10,-
600 acres of forest land.
Besides the constant use in general
packing. excelsior is in demand by
upholsters of furniture and carriages,
by mattress makers, occasionally for
stable bedding, and by steamships
to filter salt water. A richly uphol-
stored chair and a mattress which
customer fondly supposes to be filled
with hair contains nothing but ex-
celsior beneath--possibly layer OF
cotton. Thus we sit and sleep on
wood as well as read wood pulp
newspapers, and at the mortal end
of things we are likely to repose in
coffin upholstered with choice
grade of excelsior. One New York
mattress factory uses carload a
udy. leuuy DeaTB owe tnelT TOluHu-
ity to special quality of fine excel
sior.
Logs must be perfectly dry for
the manufacture OF excelsior. They
are generally seasoned for SIX
months in sheds and then cut into
16-inch lengths and quartered.
These block are fastened In the ma
chine and are automatically fed
thereafter. A series of sharp spurs
eight inches wide and placed frac-
tion OF an inch apart, rapidly scores
the surface of the block to a depth
that Is less than the thickness OF a
match. A knife follows, planning the
block to the depth of the scoring,
and bunch of curly excelsior falls
| on travelling belt.
One excelsior machine turns out
half ton a day, and the total an
| nual production Is estimated at 25,-
900 carloads, averaging l5 tons each.
| There is not much wood left on TO-
900 acres of land when the excelsior
machines have had their years ra-
tionS.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-05-21
Diamonds Harder Than Steel.

The diamond Is the hardest min
eral In existence although metal
tantalum. used for electric lamp Al
aments comes very near 1t. Althou gh
80 hard, the diamond Is very brittle.
SC that q sharp blow will often frac-
ture it. But Sir William Crookes
who has devoted much time during
many years to the scientific study OF
the diamond, has shown that II a
good one Is placed between the steel
jaws OF a hydraulic press. and the
pressure Is applied without jerk. so
as to avoid fracture due to brittle
ness. the jaws may be made to meet
without the slightest injury to even
the edges of the diamond, the hard
3 eel closing around 1t and taking an
impression Of the much harder dia-
mond just like so much wax. This
experiment. no doubt, In the hands
Of skilled scientist would be all
right. but we would not advise read
ers to try 1t on with their diamond
rings.->Tit-Bits