The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1877-09-02
W1RR.iN1ED NOT TO EIDE.
An Advertisement for Russell 81 Co. that will
Not be Paid for In Trade.

young man Of Glcnloch, Monroe county,
Tenn. recently wrote to The Sun that some
time ago n friend Of his received notification
from Russell & Co.. then Of Wall street, but now
Of 81 Bond street. that he had drawn Il prize in
the supplementary drawing Of tho Louisville
Lottery Tho prlzc. the letter said was a mag
nillccnt gold watch and chain valued by ex-
pcIts at 5000. lElated at his luck, the young gcn-
ucman's friend complied with the terms named
by Russell & Co.. and enclosed them 500 by tho
next mail. that amount being required from
each prize ticket holder In order to settle UP
some outstanding accounts Of the association.
Within few days the magnificent gold watch
and chain reached tho young gcntlcman's
friend. and was shown to groups Of admiring
villagers ns a marvel OF tho godsmith's art
TWINS too precious by far to be- worn every day
and the young gcntleman's friend wrapped it
in cotton, and put II carefully away in his
About two months ngo the young gentleman.
intending 10 takc pleasure trip through East
ern Tonne $500, borrowed his friends marvel
llancy AMI beauty daszlcd Mi 6ehoidcrs: then it
begun 90 lose ita lustre. From brilliant gold
s2l9r it turned 70 dull der yellow and from
mnn. returned from his journey he sorrowiully
handed T. his friend tho .oneo brilliant trophy
oi good luck. The friend refused to receive II,
saying that It was not the Same watch he had
SO cXultel over only two months ago. and de-
mon,hcd s29Y Il WIS II vain that ne Young
aud cndcavoredt TO provo that Russell u Go. wore
swindl,rs. His friend Yas tncxoalle. He
Having iamilarizcd himself with the details
OF ths narrowing story. II Sun rel ortcr sought
out Russell CO. They do not court publicity.
In their window is Q sign informing tho public
that they import Kingston gold watches and
the door, which opens into narrow hallway
store all ia neat and orderly. In long cases
Watches of all grades ~ brightness nre shown.
They are all in VcVet-iined boxes. Back Of the
showcases Is a desk illled with pigoon-holcs.
lrOtrudlng from several Of these the reporter
saw many Of the circulars which form the chief
hait Oi Russell ~ Co. IN the fool fishery. AT the
desk sat u YOUNG man, dressed with scrupulous
ucdtness. and. unikc most Of those engaged in
the same business h. wore but little jewelry.
DID you want TO look at q watch r. he asked
grac''ully waving ms hand over the main case
ami smiling cngagngly.
., No. | have q lcltor from n young friend in
Jennessce, who thinks thnt he has boon injured
10y your firm. In that letter he says he fccls
sure iha, as soon us Russell y Go. hearo his
trouble They Will az once ~ to his rescue"
Tho smile vanished from the face Of Russell
CO.'S representative. giving place To- an cX-
ilanaii0n but waited. When the aiIocting story
yI the young eenu"nqn from Tennessee had
men,4 and taS2 sai ,i mSltiyey ms iv ,EonS I'M
he was addressing one Of the watches in the
Turned black. oh? That couldn't be one OF
orr watches. They mover turn"
It's quite evident. said the reporter. that
this particular wat j did turn col ". ant that Il
VIZ, one ci the wat hes mt by Russell a Co."
have complaints Of thai sort IN tell .ou.
DO sc that hurt thr watch. You Know - c"i !
wears III worry eaey. Or may Voc he lut s1nc-
thing on H. I'm sure our wat hes couldn't
change cllor-nl, in two months. anyhow
Mlat arr your coii watches uldcofY
Why, we IN Re-. EN- OF solid silver. plated
mi u tlcyara not worth $50 or 5000 ench;7
=, Ihat acfe riding % Low you look az Things.