Years ago Amsterdam was at the
ead of the diamond industry in Eu- i
ope: of late Antwerp has forged 1
head and take: first plane. Amster- 1
am very largely specializes in small 1
tones and its superiority over Ant- i
terp in cutting these diamonds is.un
uestioneu.
Took Much Precaution.
An anonymous letter of warning
hich 31 people had apparently joined
n writing, was read in the London di
orce co rt during the hearing of a
ase in v, nich two naval officers were
oncerned Each syllable of the !•
er. it w s stated, was in a different
landwriting.
Dexterous Dentist.
"Tt was a dreadful moment,” said
he dentist. "I was bathing quietly,
.'hen the great cavernous jaws of the
hark op< ned before me.” ‘‘What did
ou do?" asked one of the ladies. "I
ook my forceps out of the pocket of
nv bathing-suit and pulled hla teeth
'efore he had a chance to seize me.
t was the quickest and neatest bit of
rork I ever did.”
Sympathy Misplaced.
