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A wonderful diving-bell is being tried in the Great Lakes.

We described the method of using diving-bells in a previous number, but
this new invention is built on an entirely different plan, and can
accomplish results never before dreamed of.

The kind formerly made could not withstand the pressure of the water at
any very great depth. No machine had been invented capable of bearing
this strain until the new Smith bell was tried.

This bell has worked successfully in two hundred feet of water, and it
is claimed can withstand the pressure at a much greater depth.

The most remarkable thing about the bell is that it can move about under
the water, instead of merely being let down to remain in one place like
an ordinary diving-bell.

Attached to its cage are four long arms, which can be moved about at
will by the persons in the bell.

With the aid of these arms the huge machine can move from place to place
like a great spider.

The arms can also be drawn together like pincers, and made to grip
objects and carry them up to the surface.

The interior of the bell is lighted by electricity. Outside it carries a
large headlight, which enables those in the bell to see around them for