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The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-12-24
THE SISTERS FAIR.
stilI Running in Fun Blast and WIN Con
tinue During the Week.

stIII Running in Full Blast nnd W III Con
ttnue During the Week.
/, The Sisters fair at the Granite block,
down stairs, which opened ON the 18th will
continue during Christmas week. The hall
il spacious and well lighted the tables are
laden with beautiful, attractive aud valua-
Bile articles; something to suit everybody.
from the infant TO the old bachelor; the
booths a.e very tasiefully decorated. De
lioious drinks and confeclions. Supper and
refreshments are served for the triiling
sum of twenty-five cents. The
ladies are all wing with each
other in their efforts to
please ali. Now, gentlemen, do not let
those noble, generous. self sacrificing lad
les hayc all the credit Ui such grand
work. Cooperate with them by your pat
ronnpe ana assistance. Go there every
evening and purtnkc of good, substantial
supper, served IN cosy parlors by some of
the most nniahle and obliging ladles Of
Helena. II YOU are thirsty you may indulge
In the most delicious beverage of nectar and
ambIosin. Try It once and you will not re-
quiro second invitation.
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UNION PACIFIC PLANS.
President Adams Sets al Ro.t stories About
Extensions.

BosroN. Dec. 28.-Presidcut Adams, Of the
Union Pacific, says; "rhe Oregon Short line
Consolidated Company has now clean tield
with no floating debt and its account with
the Union Pacific discharged through the
recent settlement, under which The Union
Pacific will take bonds for advances made.
The Oregon Short Line will suffer the loss
of half a million dollars this year, through
the Oregon Northern. hut will. nevertheless,
earn a surplus over all interest charges.
This deficit next yenr should be much
smaller, II not wholly wiped ont. The
Oregon Short Line has pnssod the critical
stage, and the country through which II
runs is growing rapidly, The Union Pacific
" uld not to-day be earning any surplus
over Its interest charges, but for the husi-
ness done with the Oregon short line. The
entire Union Pacific system will only build
30 miles additional road next year, li5
miles in the Oregon short line system Co
Phoebe, thirty-hVe miles 10 connect the
Cheyenne a Northern with the Elkhoru
division Of the Chicago 4 Northwestern, and
twenty miles 10 make some connections IN
Kansas. The stories now current In the
newspapers ns 90 plans and extensions and
purchases of Union Pacific on the Pacific
slope are pure Inventions absolutely with
out basls.'
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what Siicott left.

There was delivered 10 the United States
Treasury this morning large package with
the following inscription; Contents Of
the cash compartments Of the safe of the
Sergeant-at-Arrns Of the House of Repre-
scdtatiyes, sealed for the purpose Of de-
iiyering IL 10 the Treasurer of the United
States Government, pursuant 10 q resolution
Of the House, adopted December ~" IA
WIS signed 10y Sergeant-at-Arms Leedom,
Congressmen Adams, of the select commit
tee Assistant Treasurer Whelpley and two
expert accountants. The package contained
upwards of $4,000 in notes. checks and
other securities, representing the money
left by the absconding cashier, Silcott.
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GRAIN AND PORN IN CHICAGO.
How the Prices Of supplies Compare with
Last Year.

H"N H"e 'fiS'N H supplies compare Win
Last Year.
The Gooding produce exchange is attract
ing more attention daily ss people become
acquainted with it's workings with ''puts
and calls" bulge and decline" etc, and
Mr.. Gooding reports good business. A
visit TO his place yesterday, in the Gold
block, revealed some important matters in
connection with the visible supplies Of
cereals and pork. The visible supply Of
wheat on yesterday in the Chicago market
was 34.27O3O5 bushels: ON December %,
1883 il was 3S.0&5,sgi bushels.
Notwithstanding that last year
supply was above this year IL was quoted
Sl.0S cents and yesterday the closing quota
tions was ~ cents. IL is the same With
corn and wheat and the prices of the pres.
ent season are considerably below those Of
a corresponding period of last yenr. The
supply of oats yesterday WAS only 4.SS3,b
bushels, while a year ago il was s,l8l, ,759
bushels and yet oats this season are quoted
al 22l. wlnle il was ~ cents Inst last year.
Pork yesterday closed NJ $9G2h. while
twelve months ago the quotation was Sl8.G0
per barrel, Mr., Goodng says he cannot
account for the wide difference. all condi-
tlons considered.
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JOTTINGS ABOUT TOWN.

All the grocery stores will close on Christ
mas day.
The exercises attending the Christmas
tree festivities AZ 81. Peters's church to-
night will begin promptly at I.
The will be- meeting Of the w. c. II. U.
nj room No. II. plttsburg block ON Mon
day, Dec q, at 5;30 O'Clock. business of
especial importance will be transacted.
Major Clitz and DIR. Steele collected for
the orphans SlO7, 20 be expended for Christ
mas presents, and for which the sisters and
orphans are very thankful TO the citizens Of
Helena.
The scandinavian Ladies' Aid Society will
give a Christmas tree nc Good Iemplhrs
hall, coner Of Warren aud Grand Tuesday,
"A, All Scandinnyiansn cordially invited.
Entrance free
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h. II. HershGcld, A. llcrshhcld, A. J..
Davidson. !. Il. Marks. W. 4. lcrnoy and
}. T.. kanouat have lllcd articles of incor.
pogaDnp q tho Missouri Land and Cattle
Go, rie cHpiiRl stock II S250,0O0 ia $3.50
shares Of SlOo cach The operations Of
the company Wll carried on in Meagher
county nnd the main offices will be IA Hell
enn.
Colin Hunter lsitRc Bcrgmnn !. Howard
Ford. samuel McAlyan aud Erasmus NAgle
have incorporated the V. 4. Cattle COM
panv. The cppilol ls Si50,oOl ia l,5o0 shares
ot 500 eaeh The lnalness and offices Of
the company will bo located m Cheyenne
county.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-12-24

The supreme court to-day granted the
senate Of Virginia leave TO file complaint
against the state of Tennessee. in the mat
ter Of the disputed boundary line between
the two states. Subp9nas were directed to
be issued against the governor and attor-
ney-general Of Tennessee.
The ways aud means committee met to-
DAY in consideration Of Mckinley's custom
bill. The committee expect ~ finish the
preparation of the bill before the hearings
on the tariff begin. A minority Of the COM
mittee insist upon hearing those who favor
a reduction of the tariff MS well as those
who favor the present schedule. The com
mittee, therefore, when II meets after
Christmas will hear both sides.
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Pension Commissioner Raum to-day is
sued AN important order looking TO u speedy
determination of all cases in the office in
which no material evidence for or against
the applicant seems 20 be wanting lie
directs that all pending claims be immodi-
ntely examined and list. such as seems to
he complete, shall be kept and known as
"conplcted hies.' The chiefs of division
are directed 10 require all examiners to
direct their entire time during five days of
ench week 10 consideration of these COM
pletod cases, acting upon them in the order
Of filing of the last piece Of evidence.
Saturday of each week the entire
force OF examiners are required TO devote
themselves To an examination of the cases
borne upon pending files, and in making the
necessary calls for evidence in these cases.
As soon ns the nee, ssary evidence IN any
case is received that case will Immediately
be put upon the completed list and receive
proper action in its regular order. An i'm
pfoyement has also been made in the man
ner of keeping record in each case of what
evidence has been received, and what is
still required to make il complete.
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All the vessels comprising the American
evolution squadron are now at Lisbon.
Though Emin Pashn IL recovering from
the effects nt the recent accident Mt BHea-
moyo. the German doctors attending him
say It will not be safe 10 remove him inside
of three weeks
The liberal newspapers have unoarthed n
speech nude by Gladstone twenty-five
years ago, and are using II 10 show that the
tory premier at one time held very liberal
views with regard to the government Of Ire
land.
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An Atiuck on stanley.

BERLIN, Dec 2I.-'rhe National zeiiung
attacks stnnley's statements in regard 10
Emin Posha. II says these statements
seem 10 be made with the intention Of re-
plying 10 the repronch that Emin's en-
barmssments were caused in part by STAN
ley's appearance and his determination to
rescue one who did not desire to be rescued,
and that Emin must be heard ia his own
defense before conclusions are reached.
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A CscIone In KcnInck,.

LOUISVILLE, Ky, Dec8.-Ihe town Of
Pineyille, KY, WIS visited by destructive
storm Of wind and rnn early this morning
Several dwellings and three business houses
were swept away hy a cyclone which passed
through the country. Grant and James
North, brothers, received serious injuries
These were the only ones hurt, Though
several people had miraculousc escapes, The
loss IL estimated at about $4,000.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-12-24

Grand Christmas tree celebration by the
Helena Turnyerein, on Tuesday evening,
Dec. -. at their new hall, corner Of Warren
and Helena avenue. A large Christmas
tree vocal and instrumental concert by the
best talent IN the city. Santa Claus will
appear in person and distribute beautiful
presents 10 nll of the children. Grand
prize distribution of beautiful and useful
articles. The celebration will conclude
with grund ball.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-12-24

SALT LAKE CITY, Dee. 3,-A North
Point yesterday Charles Gilman shot aud
instantly Joseph Walker, a sheep herdcr.
The men had quarreled about a band OF
sheep which Gilman alleges were trespass-
ing ON his land. Walker fired at Gilman
with rifle nj three rods distance, mud then
Gilman fired with n shot gun with the re-
suit stated. Gilman came 10 this city and
delivered himself up.
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Portugal to England.

LIsnoN, Dec. 23.-Portugese Minister Of
Foreign Affairs Comes. in reply 10 the note
of Lord Salisbury relative to themoyements
of Major Pinto in Africa, says the major
did nothing 10 warrant the accusations
made against him. He did not order au Mt
tack on the British flag, but merely rcpulsed
the hostile natives among whose baggage,
after the fight. three British flags were
found. In conclusion Comes asks SNlis-
bury to await further information concern
ing the affair before taking any further nc
tfnu
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THE DEATH RECORD.

DIR. Foirster, manager Of the b. 2 lG
Vienna, is dead.
Henry W. Grady, editor Of the Atlanta
Constitution, died Of pneumonia yesterday
al Atlanta, Ga.
Edward I. Waite, Sou of Chief Justice
Waite, died in Washington yesterday. He
wns lawyer in Toledo.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-12-24

No actress on the stage receives warmer
welcome in Helena than Katie Putnam.
Theatre gocrs Of all clnsscs will
be glad to know that this popular suubrette
will play nc Alinps next week Several new
plays with appropriate incidents will be
produced. Tue programme for the weeks
engagement will ho announced later.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-12-24

IsmEMNo. Mich. Dec. 23.-On the Du-
luth, South Shore Atlantic road yester.
day, freight train run into the roar of an.
other. Brakeman Ryan, asleep in the en-
bOose OF the first section, was instantly
killed and his companion, O'COnnor, fatal.
ly injured, as Was also Chatham, the engin-
eer of the second section.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-12-24

WAsHNGroN. Dec. 28-John :. Parker, n
Grand Army man, and formerly n well 10 do
real estate dealer in Kansas City, committed
suicide Inst night by jumping into the Po-
tomao river. Financial trouble is the sur
posed cause. letter which he left in his
hat aud coat on the bank asked that IL be
stated that neither wine, women Or cards
had anything 10 do with the deed.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-12-24

COLUMBUS, o., Dec 2j.-A joint address
was to-day prepared by the officials Of the
n. d. 1S5 and the National Progressive
Miners Union. cmbodying the plans for the
0malgamation of the two organizations. "
is proposed 20 effect the consolidation with
cut sacrificing the essential features of
either. The work is 10 be completed In
Joint convention in this city in January
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-12-24

SAS JosE, Cal, Dec. 3-william Eu-
banks, n widower, shot and killed his l6
year old daughter at Lns Gatos and then at
tempted suicide 10y cutting ha thront. lie
will probably recover. II is stated that the
cause of the deed WIS the refusal of the girl
30 give her father the wnges which she re-
Ceiyed for her services.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-12-24

Bur1r. Dec. 2I.-lspocial Fire broke
out this evening nj 6 O'Clock in ihe second
story Of O. Is. Lewis dry goods store on
West Park street, near the corner Of Main.
The FIRE WIS quickly extinpuislod. Tie
damage WAS almost entirely by water and
will reach $1,0Ol. Tho loss is fully covered
by insurance.
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sendIn Your GIFTS.

Mrs. Judge Howey as state president Of
the w, G. T. u. will go 10 the county home
tomorrow morning. carrying with her its
christmas gifts Please send donations
early to-day 10 room 10 Pittsburg block.
Let there be money, cake, candy, fruit,
clothing, books OtG.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-12-24
Record of Three weeks

In the three weeks ending Saturday, the
President sent 10 the senate l,I29 messages
containing nominations (including army
and navy oppointments), of about 1,6OO per
sons. When the senate adjourned Saturday,
there Ind been made public combinations
Of about 900 of these nominations. The
following have not been confirmed: George
J. q. X. Pitlin, Minister 10 Argentine lie
public; Clnrk II. Cnrr. Minister 10 Denmark.
Other important nominations that went
over until after the recess are those Of
Roosevelt and Thompson, civil service
commissioners; Taylor, railroad commits
siunor; Holiday, commissioner of customs;
Bates, commissioner of navigation; Morgan.
commissioner of Indian affairs; and Dor
chester. supt. of Indian schools.
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Coal NIlners IsesnIne.

PIrrsnUnG Dec. 23.-A majority of tie
coal miners in MononRahclu valley resumed
operations to-day at half cent per bushel
advance, tie rites demRnded 10y the minors.
All the mines will bc IN operation within
ten days. The resumption will give en-
plOyment 10 nearly 500 men, who have
been on n strike for two months.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-12-24
Lashcs for Chlnalnau.

wNSpro, Dec. 23.-Ah Sing, a China
man, was given twenty lashcs on his bare
back at Calgary yesterday for attempting to
outrage a little girl. He yelled loudly from
the first stroke of the cat.
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A cola wnyc ON The WAY.

Sr. PAUL, Dec. 9I.A cold wave seems to
be approaching from the northwest. The
signal service reports the thermometer TO-
night registered NJ zero at Winnipeg, Cal
gary at two below, Appelle at four below,
Prince Albert AZ twenty-five below.
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Mn.he.I rn ON the Roach.

AsnURY PARK. n. ", Dec. 8.-several
portions Of human bodies, including one
head have been found on the beach be-
tween Sandy Hook and Soabright. They
are probably parts Of the bodies OF the crew
of the bark C5trmanin, which was wrecked
at Long Branch short time ago.
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Another Cold Wave.

ST. PAUL, Dec. 23.-A cold wave seems to
be approaching from the northwest. The
signal service reports the thermometer TO-
night registered at Winnipeg, zero. al Cal
bert ~ below
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siaiesn Miners Cnughl inaCavo.

sAs ANDBEAs, Cal, Dec. 2I.-A cave oe-
cured nt a mine in the Angeles canp, Cal
ayaras county, yesterday afternoon bury.
ing sixteen men. There is no prospect Of
getting them ont alive. Nearly All the vic.
tins had families.
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PoriugaII- scared

LIsooN, Dec. 23.-Minister of Foreign
Affairs Comics has summoned the members
of the cabinet to consider a note to Lord
Salisbury. Owing TO the urgency Of the
mntter. Portugafs reply, which will be of
an amicable nature, viii be telegraphcd 20
London tonight.
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Oklnhomn,. IieIrn bal ramon.

WICHITA, Kas., Dec. @.-united States
Marshal Jack Walter has been called TO
Oklahoma 20 quell the rowdyism so preya-
lent there, and which threatens 10 develop
into rcigh Of terror.
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snIdtnthe English.

MNsKAroLIs, Dec. 3.-lt IL reported on
apparently good authority that C. C.. Wast-
burn's -four mills have been sold to Il 0
English syndicate, which recently bouglt
the Pillsbury mills and elevators. The syn
dicate now controls the flour production
and storage capacity Of the northwest
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-12-24

so1A, Dec. 23-ln the sobranie yesterday
there WAS a debate on the budget. which
shows deficiency Of SlGOOO,0OO Stam-
beufI declared the actual condition of things
and the prospect fOr the future precludcd
the possibility of any reduction in military
expeuQlturrs
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Sell at Very Low Prices

and hook at neither cost price or yalue.
thereby sustaining our reputation OF
selling at prices to suit the times and
leaving all would-be competitors Tar be
hind.
We have Diamonds aud Watches TO
suit everyono's purse. Even with this
large stock il would be well 10
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EIgin Watches,
Holiday Presents.
DIAMONDS

The season is here and Christmas
presents must be bought for relatives
and friends. People having many pres
ents 10 make and who do not care 10
taq their pockets too heavily, We come
10 their rescue. Our stock Of
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Northwestern Congressman Moving
on the postOifice Department
in Full Force.
The Service in the Northwest Not
Adequate to the Needs OF
the Country.
Promises From the Department that
Growing section Shall Have Coed
Treatment in the Fuure.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2.-[Speciall The
delegations from the new states are having
no end OF work at the postoifice department.
In addition 10 the postmasters to be ap-
pointed, they are interested ia a more sys-
tomatic mail delivery service. The con
grossmen from Washington, Oregon and
Montana have the greatest amount Of work
To look after, though to considerable de-
gree what is true in their case is true of the
representatives, from the two Dakotas. The
growth OF the country there has been so
rapid that the postal facilities have not
kept up. Not only that fact. but the fact
that during the last administration, II was
the policy 90 euttaIl rather than increase the
service, gives opportunity 10 do good
deal OF work toward getting the new states
AS nearly ON par with the older ones as
possible. In addition 10 what they had to
say ON the subject in their annual reports,
the officials Of the postofice department
here haye given assurance that liberal
policy will be followed in making out the
mnp Of postroads IN the now states. Speak-
er lteed, III making up his committees, saw
iit to keep IN line with this policy by giving
two OF the new statesmen, Carter and Viii
son, places ON the committee ON postoiIices
and post roads
The men from the new states are also
asking larger appropriations for the eX-
pcnses OF postofficcs. An increase has been
given for Grand Forks. n. d.. and Seattle.
WASH. and Alr. Clarkson, siistant score
tary, has intimHted that he In favorable TO
nn increased allowance for the Spokane
Falls office. A daily mail route from Spo-
kane to rolville, over the Spokane Falls a
Northern railway ia receiving favorable
consideration. Another proposed route is
from Seattle 90 Colby. Wash. Mr.. Carter,
of Montana, has had several conferences on
the subject with pOstoilice officials, and
Hermann, Of Oregon, and Dubois, of Idaho,
have also urged the importance Of the sub
iect to their constituencies.
Among the postmasters appointed to- day
were the following: North Dakota, Eli
phnz Smith, Bartlett. Ramsey county; j. A.
Caktor. Mount Carmel. Cavalier comfy; J.
A, |. DGilen, lola. Ramsey county Ore
gon, j. J. Daley, Bridgeport, Baker county.
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KIIrnln Makes a Match.

NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 23.-Articles Of agree
mrnt were signed to-day by Jake Kilrain
and Felix Yauquelin for a six-round glove
contest. Marquis Of Queensbery rules. 20
take place in this city Jan. 10, lsgl, for
purse of $1,000, Of which the winner gets
S1bO0.
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Make your Selections Now,

and take advantage of our endless va
riety. Should il not be convenient for
YOU to take your selections at once. you
can leave them with us for future de-.
livery. Al We have tosa is, that If you
contemplate purchasing just call ON us
and compare prices. All goods are Of
the finest qua ity.
Our stock Of diamonds consists of the
finest grades white, brilliant aud blue
white gems. No other house in Mon
tana can beat MS in quality and price.
A genuine di1mond baby ring. $40; a
diamond collar button, SG; pair Of dl0-
mond sleeve buttons, lady's size. SS; .
diamond stud. sl2: pair OF diamond
ear screws. sl2; a diamond ring, very
brilliant stone. sli; Il very pretty knot
diamond scarf pin, -; n pair diamond
sleeve bu tons beautifully engraved, $40;
ladies' and gents diamond rings from
slj 10 500 each.
Rraoclets. pendants. rings, studs, but
tons, in fact everything that is novel;
new. rich and unique, including watches,
clocks and silyerware.
'Valtham. Rockford and Elgin
Watches
These are the watches we make spe-
einlty o.
Solid silver hunting watches, genuine
imported movement, stem.winder and
setter. fun size, a..
Solid silver hunting watches, genuine
American movement, Elgin or Waltham,
cases chased and engraved
ladies' solid gold hunting watches,
beautifully chased and engraved, stem
winder, American movement.
Boys solid silver hunting case, stem
winding witches. 81 toss.
Fine repeaters and r. Howard a Co.
watches at greatly reduced prices.
We guarantee all goods.
Solid gold wedding rings, IA TO Is
carats.
ll-carat garnet. turquise seal and ini-
tial rings a speciality,
Gold headed canes and umbrellas in
great variety.
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Display of Watches and Dia-
nlonds

is the largest in Montana. Even il you
do not care 10 make purchase, II VIII
repay the trouble Of n visit 10 take II
look at the glorious sight We are quite
alive to the fact that there are more
diamonds and watches bought at this
time of the year than at any other. and
therefore shall not lose the opportunity,
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Diamonds and Watches

ls complete Our show cases contain
Diamond Rings, Diamond Lace Pins.
Pairs of Diamond Earrings, Gold and
Silver Watches, and every kind Of jew
elry ever manufactured, IN unique and
elegant designs People are always
anxious TO see lovely sights, and our