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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-05-12

TWO b-.lCRE TRACTS;
best land in Walla Walla
valley; subirrigated; plenty
Of water; on car line. $500
down, balance, good terms.
1914 ACRES CHICKEN
ranch on car line; price $500
$4,000 down. Best buy in
valley.
TWO ONE-ACRE TRACTS
5000 per acre; one-third
cash; terms on balance.
TWO LOTS IN EAST WAL
la Walla; $25 down; balance
so per month. Price, $3.50. A
snap.
FOUR-ROON HOUSE, LOT
50x120 in Green's First Ad-
dition; $3.50 down; balance
$40 per month.
TWO LOTS, FINEST LEFT
in the city; one block distant
from car line. IF you do not
want to pay a. good stiff
price for the best, pray do
not bother us.
THESE ARR ALL SNAPS.
Call and see us at once.
LEONARD & LATHROP
Room and 2, Jones Bldg.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-05-12
+ MARKET PLACE OF THE MUNNIMAKERS
REAL ESTATE-Continued.
j. M. HILL G. CO.,
No. % 1-3 East Main st.

~
+ j. M. HILL G. CO.,
! No. % 1-3 East Main ST.
/. Look: Two sections in one
{. body. only two miles from
]. KAHLOTUS, Franklin county,
? Wash, all in cultivation and
+ well improved. close to r. r.
: station. This laid produces
: from 80 to 40 bushels per acre.
!, 1t is offered for a few days at
!. $22 90 per acre.
!. 80 ACRES ON INTERUR-
:. ban car line about midway
+ between Walla Walla and Mil
= ton; fine subirrigated bottom
+ land: no allliii; fine stream of
2 spring water sufficient to ir-
+ rigate the entire trace. $325.00
+ per acre.
: THREE ACRE TRACT
+ within five blocks of Walla
, Walla P. O.; all in fruit of the
+ best quality; an abundance Of
+ water with perpetual water
+ right: good sail; nice cottage;
!. il desired this tract can be
+ plated into 20 lovely homes,
!. ell close to center of city.
+ s550000.
+ $50 ACRES OF FINE
+ wheat land, nine miles from
+ Prescott and five miles from
Clyde. 500 acres in fine state
+ of GUILTY., ton, 400 acres in
+ wheat, 1-3 of crop goes with
+ land, good house, barn and 9TH
!. er buildings. This fine body of
Z wheat land is offered at $500
+ per acre.
!. 100 ACRES NEAR TOU-
!. Chef in Sec. 5, Twp. n. r.
+ 33 E.. so acres sub irrigated,
+ water right for 40 acres, good
J house and barn. This land is
+ well worth $4,000 per acre, but
!. it is offered for a few days for
$500 per acre on account Of
+ illness of owner.
: FINE NEW BUNGALOW.
+ most modern and convenient
!. house in Walla Walla, large
/. lot located On Pearson st., Is
? aae's addition, 100000.
, TWO STORY 7-R 90 M
+ modern house standing on
+ lot 75x140 on Juniper street;
, gas and electricity; good barn,
chicken park and other modern
]. conveniences. This is q fine
!. home and offered at a price so
attractive as to merit investi-
i cation.
+ FIVE ACRES, NEW BUN
]. galow, new barn, chicken park,
+ fine cement cellar, orchard,
selected fruit Of all kinds This
]. tract is producing a revenue of
+ $500 per annum; an ideal
+ home; only one and one half
J miles from postofice. TIE own
+ er is compelled to sell at an
+ early date. See US for details.
+ IF YOU WANT TO BUY,
+ sell or rent anything from a
+ peanut stand to a section of
!. land. come and see us. We want
+ the business and need the COM
+ missions.
q.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-05-12

Look: Two sections in one
body. only two miles from
KAHLOTUS, Franklin county,
Wash, all in cultivation and
we'll improved, close to r. r.
station. This laid produces
from 80 to 40 bushels per acre.
1t is offered for few days at
$1,000 per acre.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-05-12
WOLFE, VALAER G.
BROOKE.

Only $4,000 down, balance easy
terms, for fine farm of 260
acres, 210 acres in fall grain,
good stand looking good, rented
for one third delivered, pur-
chaser gets the one-third;
only short drive from
Waitsburg This is black
heavy land and cheap at
$4,000 per acre. Price only
$500 per acre.
Good lot so x2OS close to
Greens park school. Worth
$3.50. Only $4,000.
Good lot worth s400, for
few days only 10000. Look this
up.
A lovely new home, s large
rooms, basement, splendid barn,
corner lot, minutes walk
from postoffice. Worth $4,000;
For sale on easy terms at
$4500.00.
A good lot 5Sx128 close
to Green's park school for a
few days, $250.o0..
Good grain farm of $50 acres
210 acres in summer fallow
WOLFE, VALAER &
BROOKE,
1914 Pains Bldg.
Phone 1921.
The Statesman-Union classified a
ertisipg columns will find what y
rant
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-05-12
LOOK.

$4,000 down buys one OF
the finest 15-acre fruit
and alfalfa tracts in the
valley. Dent overlook this
snap. Some one will own
this before the week rs
out. Ask us at once TO
show YOU this splendid
PROPOSITION.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-05-12
IT'S A "JIM DANDY"

A cottage home that can't
be beat! Has rOomy rooms,
four good lots with fruit trees
on them, and plenty of water
free with which to iFrigate
Near cariine in excellent lOca-
ton.
This goes for $4,000, half
cash. balance $40 monthly.
See us about this if you are
looking for an ideal little
home.
THE SPENCER GREGORY
COMPANY.
Over First National Bank.
Phone 700.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-05-12
A GINGER SNAP.

SIS per acre-1340 acres
of timber land on main
line of the Oregon Short
Line Railway, station on
land. Running stream with
springs. 500 acres is tim
othy land.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-05-12

FOUND-AT THE OXFORD CAFE, 6
W. Main ST, place where you can
get the best merchants lunch in
the city for 25 cents. 5-11-6-11 Oh.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-05-12

80 ACRES ON INTERUR-
ban car line about midway
between Walla Walla and Mil
ton: fine subirrigated bottom
land: no allliii; fine stream of
spring water sufficient to ir-
rigate the entire trace. $325.00
per acre.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-05-12
PASTURES FOR RENT,

FOR SALE-PANTORIU SUIT
Pressing House, ia East Alder. This
is one of the best paying businesses
in the city. Can be bought NOW at
reasonable figure. 4-20 If chg.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-05-12
LOST AND FOUND

LOST-BETWEEN MAIN ST, AND
o. r. & N freight depot, a red and
black plush robe and childs
brown coat trimmed with black fur.
$500 reward if returned to SeWarts
Feed Barn, Cherry street. SO IL pd
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-05-12
CECIL E. CO.

City and farm properties. We ar
the agents for Parkside addition, In
East Walla Walla and for the fameo
Alfalfa tracts Agents for the Han
over G. Republic Underwriters insur'
ance companies
CECIL & co.
Real Estate and Insurance.
3O1 Ransom Bldg.
Phone GIT.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-05-12

The Statesman-Union classified ad-
vertisipg columns will find what you
want
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-05-12

walle Walla real estate will make
t,,e weal.hy people OF the future.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-05-12
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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-05-12

J. M. HILL e. CO.
% 1-2 East Maint St.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-05-12

THESE ARR ALL SNAPS.
Call and see us at once.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1909-08-11
RHEUmATlC FOLKS
Are You Sure Your Kidneys Are
Well?

Many rheumatic attacks are due to
acid in the blood. But the duty of the
kidneys is to remove all uric acid from
the blood. It's presence there shows the
kidneys are inactive.
Don't daily with uric acid solvents"
You might go on till doomsday with
them, but until you cure the kidneys you
will never get WELL Doan's Kidney Pills
not only remove the uric acid, but cure
the kidneys and then all danger from
testimony to prove it.
Mrs Anna K. Bassett, living on High
ST., Morrisville, VT, says 81 suffered
for long time from rheumatism in my
knees. There were pains so acute as to
almost make it impossible for me to get
about, and other symptoms of kidney
disorder, SUCH as, pains in my back and
Joins, made my life miserable. l was
fast losing strength when | happened to
hear of Doan's Kidney Pills highly rec
commended and procured box from A.
l.. Cheney's Drug Store. l was relieved
from the very first and after few weeks
use | was entirely free from the old
symptoms. I am glad to recommend
Doan's Kidney Pills to others
For sale by all dealers. Price 80 cents.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, New York,
sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name-Doan's-and take
no other.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1909-08-11
Whv He Got Married.

A 5000 per annum clerk in one of
Uncle Sans departments at Washing
ton was recently approached by a CO.
worker who asked if it were true, as
rumor had it, that the 5000 person was
about to marry. -----~-.,e,, 1T.
ut is" was the laconic response. =.
Surely, old man." said the other,
with that freedom permitted an init
mate friend, you don't think that
your present income would justify you
in taking a wife"
ITO be perfectly frank" said the
other, 81 do not"
'Then what on earth can be your
reason for taking this serious step|
81 have no reason" was the calm
response. 81 am in ."-Lippin-
colts.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1909-08-11
Indications of Catarrh of the Head

The symptoms of Catarrh"of the head
are: discharge from the nasal passage,
mucous dropping into the throat, pains
under the cheek bones, severe headache
on taking cold, dizziness and confusion
OF the senses. Catarrh of the head is
stubborn disease and hard to cure, but
Rydale's Catarrh Remedy will cure nine
cases in ten. You risk nothing in using
this preparation. as every bottle is sold on
a guarantee. 1t is the only remedy In
the world that is used both locally in the
nasal passages and taken internally.
Sold and guaranteed by A. L. Cheney,
Morrisville; c. P. Jones, johnson; c. A.
Riley, Stowe; E. w. Smith, North Hyde
Park; NJ. j. Leach. Wolcott.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1909-08-11
Estate of Louisa NJ. Sheldon
WILL PRESENTED

State OF Vermont, District of Lamoile S.
In Probate Court held at Hyde Park. within
and for said District. on the 22d day of July,
A. u. 1863.
An instrument, purporting to be the last win
and testament Of Louisa Nj. sheldon, late Of Cam
bridge in said district, deceased, being presented
it is Oroered by said Court that all persons con.
cerned therein be notified TO appear at SOS.
sion thereof, to be held at the Probate once
in Hyde Park, in said district, on the l4th
day of August, A. d. 1862 at ten o'clock
il The tOreDoon,an snow cause. il anythey have,
against the probate }ot eta will; for which
purpose 1t is further ordered, that this Order be
published three weeks successfully in the News
and Citizen, newspaper printed at MorrisVille
and Hyde Park in this State, previous to said
time OF hearing. BY the Count. Attest
40 EDWIN c. WHITE, Judge.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1909-08-11
A Chance for Boys to Make
a Dollar!

We want all the bones we can get. Can
use heads, hoofs, horns-anything in the
line of bones-if only dry. We will pay
Zoe per hundred pounds for thoroughly
dry bones-we can pay even more if
strictly clean, hard, fresh, dry, boiled
butchers bones-and pay freights from
your station if shipped in lots of 200
pounds or more. Ship in barrels or cheap
sacks. G. S. PAGE, Hyde Park, VT
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1909-08-11
Tax Notice :

The Taxpayers of the Town of Hyde Park
are hereby notified that the taxes for the cur
rent year have been assessed by the ScleCtmen
and placed in my hands for collection, to be
paid to me, at my office in {. s. Pages block,
corner of Main and Church Streets, in the
vii age of Hyde Park, in said town, within
90 days from this date. as provided by law,
If SO paid, discount OF 4 per cent. will be
allowed the amount thereof, but if not
paid at the expiration of said 90 days, the
Treasurer will issue his warrant against all
delinquent Taxpayers for the amount of their
taxes, together with sc for each name upon
said warrant and deliver the same to the
Collector of said town to be collected in
cordance with the statute made and provided.
The total tax of 16O cents on the dollar is
ma de
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1909-08-11
New ENGLAND Fruit Show.

There is to be a big fruit show in
Boston in October. All New England
Is getting interested. The subject is
now engaging the attention Of many
oranges. particularly in Maine. A pre-
MUM list of $4,000 is already as
sured.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1909-08-11

Often esteemed contemporaries
speak of the president" Of a grange.
There is no such officer The presfd-
ing officer is the master"
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1909-08-11

Hives, eczema, itch or salt rheum sets
crazy. Can't bear the touch of your
clothing. DOan's Ointment cures the
most obstinate cases. Why suffer. All
druggists sell it.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-05-16
a ON SALE FROM
to p M

Silk Ribbons-6-in. Taffeta
Silk Ribbons, worth 30c yd.,
at ;. $3.50. Lie
White and colofed Rep and
embroid e red, mercerized
Zephyr Ginghams, many col
ors, all fast, 25s values, at 15o
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-05-16

Fancy Linens Odds and ends
Of stock, 200 pieces, Scarfs,
Squares, Doylies, values to
Doc, at :. Zoo
Pencil Pads, big thick, ruled
Pads, for school children,
loo value, at 49,. &c
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-05-16

For Monday we've singled
out a lot of White Lingerie
Waists for sacrifice. They are
worth $500 and $2.50-and
WORTH it in every sense. Lace
trimmed Waists, embroidery
trimmed Waists, Dutch-collar
Waists-too many different
kinds to begin detailed descrip-
ton You'll like them, that's
sure, and save a dollar or more
that's more to the point,
at .... -. .9SC
Ferd Marx store--2d FIoor.)
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-05-16

At 49c-75c Corset Covers
of French nainsook OF
cross-barred nainsook-
yokes daintily made Of
Val. or cluny pattern
laces-others of en-
broidery beading run
with ribbons. Sale,
Price -. .49C
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-10-22

So much the better. Turn-about was
| still fair play. Maitland had sown as
Anisty; the real Anlsty would reap tho
harvest. Pretty interested him
deeply, though he saw little enough Of
them, partly through motives of pru
dence, partly because of a refinement OF
taste: women of the class of this con-
quest-by-proxy were out of reach of the
enemy of society. That is, under ordi-
nary circumstances. This one, on the
contrary, was not: whatever she was
or had been, however successful a
crackswoman she might be, her culti-
walton and breeding were as apparent
as her beauty; and quite as attractive.
A criminal is necessarily first a
gambler, a votary of chance; and the
blind goddess had always been very
kind to Mr.. Anisty. He felt that here
again she was favoring him. Maitland
he had eliminated from this girls life;
Maitland had failed to keep his en-
gagement. and SO would never again
be called upon TO play the part of
burglar with her interest for incentive
and guerdon. Anisty himself could
take up where Maitland had left off.
Easily enough. The difficulties were
insignificant; he had only to play up
to Maitland's standard for a while, to
be Maitland with all that eentleman's
advantages, educational and social.
then gradually drop back to his own
level and be himself. Dan Anisty,
Handsome Dan." the professional, the
fit mate for the girl.
What was she saying?
but you have lunched already!'
with an appealing pout.
Indeed, nor he protested earnestly.
II was early-conceive my e~agernessl-
and by i'll chance a friend of. mine in
sisted upon funching with me. 1 had
only a cup of coffee inc a roll" He
to the waiter. calling him
Waiter rather than "Garcon!"-in-
tuitively understanding that Maitland
would never have aired his French In
public place, and that he could not
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-10-22
A Thrilling Story of Love
and Romance
Copyright 1907, by
The Bobbs-M Merrill Company.
All Rights Reserved.
Synopsis of Previous. Chapters.

Maitland, a very wealthy young man of more
or less irresponsible habits. Is engaged In prose-
cutting a band of high finance plunderers.
advisor, Banne-man. pleads for Graeme on the
ground that he is innocent. Maitland will grant
no mercy.
AT the advice OF Bannerman Maitland starts
for his country home, to obtain his family
jewels, at the time reposing in a safe there. and
TO bring them the next day to New York. He
notices a high power machine. occupied only BY
q woman. crossing the ferry, and Is struck by
q resemblance between her and a woman whom
he had seen aloLe near his home that afternoon.
Maitland misses his train and reaches Green
fields at midnight, with five miles to walk
He starts, but when about q third Of the way
Is past he discovers the large motor car, its
driver on the seat. In the bed of a small stream.
Maitland volunteers to carry the lady to shore,
and is astounded to find an apparently slim girl
very heavy. He then e~xtricatea her auto and
aeks for "a lift. She pretends to havt lost her
glove. and as he searches for II she speeds away,
crying Handsome Dan"
MaitlInd arrives home ana. discovering
burglars at work, switches on the light. The
burglar turns out to be the same young woman
he had rescued from the stream. She addresses
him as "Anisty,' q noted burglar, and Matt
land assumes she has mistaken him for the
thief.
Maitland. by this time madly In love with the
girl, decides to act out the role of Anisty. After
forcing the girl to reveal her face. 'Anisty." by
the light OF the girls bulrs-eye lantern, starts
to unlock his own safe.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-10-22
Grape Juice.

Dear Miss Doom:
Will you kindly publish in your
column the correct recipe for making
grape juice? Wishing you continued
success. I am. IGNORANT.
Grape Juice No. Pick the grapes
from the punches off the vines, which
saves time in handling the fruit. Wash
and brush the grapes. put in a granite
kettle and heat until the juice flows,
then strain through a heavy cloth. Add
Is much water as there is juice, and to
every quart of this add q cupful of
sugar. Bring to a boil. can or bottle
and seal.
Grape Juice No. 2--Wash. pick over,
and drain 10 pounds of grapes, from
which the stems have been removed.
Put into q preserving kettle and add
one cupful Of cold water. Heat until the
stones and pulp separate, then strain
through a jelly bag. Add three pounds
Of graduated sugar; heat to boiling
point. int bottle. Ten pounds of grapes
will make one gallon of grape juice
For serving serve with crushed ice
or iced water.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-10-22
"1>HE BRASS BOWL,
BY LOUIS JOSEPH =

afford the least slip before a woman as
keen as this.
Lay a clean cloth and bring the bill
of fare" he demanded, tempering his
lordly instincts n adding the
please" that men of Maitland's stamp
use to interiors.
"A friend!" tardily echoed the girl
when the servant was gone.
He laughed lightly, determined to be
frank. "A detective, in. point of fact"
said he. And enjoyed her surprise.
You have many such?"
For convenience one tries to have
one In each city"
And this-?'
"Oh. l have him fixed, all right. He
confided to me all the latest develop
ments and official intentions with re-
gard to the Maitland arrest"
Her eyes danced. '"Tell mel" she
demanded, imperious; the emphasis of
intimacy irresistible as she bent for
ward, forearms on the cloth, slim white
hands clasped with tense Impotence,
eyes seeking his.
why of course Maitland es-
capped"
mot"
Fact. Scared the butler into ungag-
ging him; then, in a fit of pardonable
rage, knocked that fool down and
dashed out of the window-presumably
in pursuit Of us. Up to a late hour he
hadn't returned, and police opinion is
divided as to whether Maitland arrest
ed Anisty, and Anisty got away, or vice
versa"
Excellent She clasped her hands
noiselessly, a gay little gesture.
$50, whatever the outcome, n thing
is certain: Higgins will presently be
seeking another berth"
>She lifted her brows prettily. "Hig-
ins?"-with the rising infection.
1.-THE butler. Didn't you hear-?"
Eyes wondering, she moved her head
slowly from side to side. Hear what %
IT fancied that you had waited a mo-
ment on the veranda," he 1nessed.
ooh, ] was quite too frightened. .
He took this for a complete denial
Better and better. He had actually
feared that she had eaves-dropped.
however warrantably; and Maitland's
authoritative way with the servants
had been too co%nvincingly natural to
have deceived a woman of her keen
wits.
There followed a lull while Anisty
was ordering the luncheon; something
he did deliberately and with success.
telling himself humorously: Hang the
expense. Maitland pays Of which
fact the weight in his pocket was as
~surance
Maff1Qr nd A nf@txFfe tha,,n14.
verged off upon an interesting tangent.
What was Maitland's motive in
ing this meeting? 1t was s~elf-evident
that the twain were of one world-the
girl n the man of fashion. But. what
ever her right of heritage. she had
.renounced it, ~declassinR herself by
yielding to thieyish instincts, voiun-
tarily placing herself on the level or
Anisty. Where she must remain, for
ever.
There was comfort In that reflection.
He glanced up to find her eyes bent in
gravity upon him. She, too, II appeared.
had fallen q prey to reverie. Upon
what subject? An absorbing one.
doubles. since It held her distracted.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-10-22

PHILADELPHIA SPANISH BUN.

Here is the recipe for a cake held
dear by conservative, cake-lovlng Phil
a~delphians. Weigh n pound of sifted
-four and place it in a bowl; in the
centre place half a pound of very best
butter. Cut the butter into small pieces
and rub il into the flour until thor
oughly mixed; then add three-quarters
of a pound of sugar. a t%easpoonful of
ground cinnamon and half a teaspoon
full of grated nutmeg. Beat four eggs
very light and add to the mixture.
Stir in half a cupful of milk or enough
to make a very thick batter. Then add
half a cupful of yeast or half a yeast
dissolved in half a cupful of luke
warm water. Cover n set to raise
over night. Next morning stir down
and again set to raise. Butter long,
rather shallow pans and fill three-quar-
tiers full with the batter. Bake In a
moderately quick oven. When done set
to cool and then sift sugar over the
top and with a sharp knife cut into
squares.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-10-22

DEMAND FOR BOGUS GEMS.


Demand for imitation jeweiry has in
creased enormously of recent years,
with the result that 1t has been SO
improved that In many cases even ex-
perts find n difficulty in detecting the
difference between the real and the
sham article.
So perfect have some of these copies
become that an American millionaire
recently paid $1,000 for a paste tiara
and necklace for his wife.
The cost, of course, of this imitation
jewelry varies considerably. For In
stance, a necklace of imitation pearls
can be bought for as little as twenty
five cents; but from that price gradu-
ated improved limitations of the real
article can be bought costing up to
about $3.50.
Nowadays women who possess very
valuable jewels leave them in the safe
keeping of their bankers to prevent
any risk of loss, and wear imitation
gems.