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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-04-16
F ound This City
The Logical Place
Charles A. Conant. Who Has
Established Financial Sys-
TENS Through World, and
o. p. Austin. Statistician.
Gave Richmond Proof.

10 A~A'
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tilH~r : sands. o. the local reserve
aank ofBanizauon committee, yestef-
day afternoon made public the fact
that richmond had been advised by
banking and currency experts Of in
ternauonal reputation - make the
hEnt for the reserve bank before
the campaign was opened by Rich
mond and that In the preparation Of
the of4ef submitted presenting Riea-
fn9nd claims the local committee
had the assistance Of these men,
Yesterday before giving out fer
publication the Information that
these experts had seen Eiehmond's
strength. and bad been convinced that
greatest service could be given the
territory embraced IN this reserve
district ny the placing of the bank
n THIS t3t$, AF SANDS communicated
with tharles A t'onant, one Of the
~@rld reading and BEST known imam
eiai experts and WITH secretary =. +.
austin. 81 me National Geographic
society, AZ washington, who WAS TOR
hfteea years at the mead II the Lntea
states bureau of statistics
sir Nana~' Statement
Mr. sands statement follows:
Tn the beginning II the fight for a
reserve bank Eor Richmond the exec
utive COMMITTEES employees Charles A.
Gonaut. one 0f the leading experts IN
banking and currency matters or tns
world 10 come 10 Richmond and ad-
Visa the corn aalttee as 10 whether hs
thought Rtcambnd Was properly To-
Gated and whether We were Justified
in making am effort 10 secure one of
the banks for Richmond
Mr. cunant spent several days here
studying the proposition and finally
s,If a 1sta
ed us in the matter of compiling
proper data etc
/ have 3usf received the following
telegram
strong. Convincing Case.
"t9llser a. sands President
american National Bank, Kich-
mond. Va:
eRichmond. i'm m. opinion. pre-
scented strong and 9san, snt.ing
saSe in favor at loeation for
reserve hank under Ihe new
banking iaw She showed AIDE
quate capital and accessible tribu~
tary territory for "A reserve dts
trist rapid growth In resources
tn recent years, Indicating further
growth Ina the future location
mach naorc convenient IL nearly
all southern points than any
eitx north ef The potDunas., faelli-
tatss for communication by water
and railway wtthia "A fes haurs
and without risk of Interruption
by aceidcnt, large volume OF
loans to southern banks. general
support by banks of tributary
territory, and conformity with
the requirements ~ the law that
the districts stousa i've '.appor~
toned with due regard 10 the
convenient and customary course
az business. II was my belief
s.a4atv.s u, aha aryaatsa ts.r s.,,sss
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-04-16
Sends Telegram Announcing
Defeat of 1900 Troops I'm
der Veiasco- Buildings Are
Fired Before Evacuation.
F orce F antilles
To Leave Homes
Food Scarce and Inhabitants
Suffer Until Rebels Make
Triumphant Entry Ammu-
milton Held by u. S. Author
ties -DiazAgitates New War

Ell PAso TEXAS. April l5.-~Pan-
cbo Villa now holds the entire La
guna districts surrounding Terreon
which he has freed of federals. ac-
cording To his report wired 10 the
border At Juarez today.
Additional facts regarding the TAX
ing of san Pedro and the complete
route Of the federals are contained
In q telegram received by Rachael
Zubaran Capmany. minister OF gober~
nacion. The telegram reads as fol-
lows
The enemy, 70 the number nf 1871
000. occupied the plaza OF San PEI
dro They acre commanded by Cen
eral Nelasco- In their precipitat#
flight they abandoned many trans,
much railroad repair material all
cannon. hundreds of hand bombs.
wagons and munitions. amhalances.
and many other Of their supplies
Before leaving they forced all
families To assemble in the plaza. and
then set fire 10 the Hotel Mexico. HoS
tel MerCado, and large warehouse
called Las Amazonas. besides burn
ing all the properties Of the Maderos.
| cannot calculate he losses caused
hv tho hafharoas act Fortunately
they did not succeed in burning all %
the city. because we were in time 10
impede the progress 81 the names.
According "a the most relia9te 1ha"f~
nation the fedeFa}s are asetng IN
the worst disorder and are In bad
condition
All the inhabitants both rich and
poor. have suffered greatly for ten
DAVIS for lack OF food 7 am now do
tuE mN best 10 relieve tAts condition
I cannot say exactly what ts the loFs
of the enemy but I assure you that
II viii reach. In dead. wounded, and
prisoners. More than SOC For our
part 500 VIII cover the losses
We had no pne higher Than
colonel killed. | have not Vet com
pleted the work Of clearing the field
AS ID was very extensive. but / eX~
peCt IL VIII be completed tomorrow,
II have the honor 10 inform you
thai during the entire battle, nay ar
ders were explicitly followed hy ali
the generals ~ brigade
Respectfully
FRANCISCO VILLA.
General an Chief
The head OF the rebel Information
huresu AZ ftermesillo has commnfiA-
a IN - FFg from item
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-04-16
AMERICAN FLEET TO
BLOCKADE OR TAKE
MEXICAN SEAPORTS

President Wilson Takes Con-
aress Into Confidence and
Latter F uIly Approves Send
ing Warships to the Scene.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-04-16

Fhe members NE tAe eNhAFess4enRa
aaa,snissae eA afeasea tAeir eaeaial Ar
rrnvAt III thu pgesiaeHts asetstaV ta
lei eunkYess share the responsibility
fps ~ hat might he an ASH ag war al
lhungh shHs A@FNea WIKI htgn that the
nj niakfnent ef faerN etsAef ~ saHaN
las af marines aS TsARiea aaa Nefa
fsFA8 Sc tire blockade &C ANste4a
4 lnrfs gau4a pfspar'p he MHiieftAks e's
/ lfe 4Fes4 eat uNasg ats constitutional
Il NWH
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-04-16
FIGHT BY RICHMOND
FOR RESERVE BANK
MADE ON ADVICE Of
FINANCIAL EXPERT

Men Who Have Been In Cow
eminent Service Made Sur
vey for Richmond Commit
tee Before Campaign Began.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-04-16

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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-04-16

t'ssssnssA ~ Aseena $500
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-04-16

wASHINGT0S April ia--Thc first
. Of today's developments ~ the Aex1-
car situation came when President
Ivagaon Went lato conference at the
White House with the ranking man
beers oY the senate committee CA for
stEn relations. and the house commit
- &s~s.8s4.s lr4
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-04-16

tt'ontiuasd On seoend pass. !
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-06-04

RESIDENCE FOR SALE-For sale at a spap
cholce residence property with good central
locatloh. Dr. Tom Smith. 39-tf
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-06-04

Austin Krantz reports crop conditions
IN Waterloo as ideal and is looking for.
ward to seeing a bumper crop.
Otto and VIM. Speckman, Steve Mihok
and Frances Blessner autoed to Langdon
Tuesday morning to be confirmed at the
Catholic church.
Banker John \. Terhaar autoed to his
farm west of town Friday evening and
reports everything looking tine and
everybody happy.
The young men of the Lutheran
church have organized a brass band
with a splendid equipment. The band
Is under the management of Herman
Mlchlink and there will be Emusic in
the air" in the near future.
Church services will be held in the
city school building Sunday, June 7, a,
the honr of 200 o'clock, p. No., under the
management of one of the Presbyterian
ministers from our sister CITY. Laoedon
All are cordially invited to attend.
b boys had a pleasant ball game a
MT. Carmel Sunday the score being 8 tt
Z IN favor of the visiting team. The Mt
Carmel people extended to the visitor.
every courtesy and we are looking for
ward With pleasure to the return game.
Miss Frances Kerin closed a very sue
cessful term in the Dresden schools
Friday. We understand that she ha
been successful in securing a position a
teacher in the Grand Forks schools
Her many friends wish her every success
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-06-04
ELKWOOD

Milo Olson is making the girls happy
these days taking them Joy riding.
Otto G. Olson, wife and son Harold,
made a flying trip to Langdon Monday
on business.
Archie Campbell, our new mail carrier
to be after July LIST, is busy looking up
some good horses for the work. He is
also thinking of investing in a Ford car.
Several of our farmers are seeding
some corn and alfalfa. This is a forward
movement and we hope to see the acre
age increased each year as they are the
greatest fodder plots on earth.
This is now one of the beauty spots of
Cavalier county. with the green fields,
the woods IN full leaf, the trees and
bushes in bloom, the air is filled with a
fragrance that is inspiring aud very
enjoyable.
The ball team from 1-5, in Canada,
came over Sunday to Numedahl anxious
to do things to the boys on this side of
the line, but Numedahl and Elkwood
boys combined and the score was-well.
we promised to keep it a secret.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-06-04
FALSE COLORS"
Ole CORNER DRUG STORE
H. E. CLOSE g. COMPANY

Langdon lodge Of the |. 0. o. +. order
is being represented at the grand lodge
meeting held this week at Cakes, N. D.,
by w. L. Drury and H. E, Price. Mrs.
Alex. Hamilton attends as a representa-
tive of the Rebekahs.
Mrs j.. j, Souch returns this week to
her Langdon home from Malta, Mont,
where the Souch family have been spend
ing the winter, 1t is likely that Mr..
Souch will stay there through the sum.
mer working at his trade as a painter.
Tonight Miss Helen j. Sullivan, coun-
ty superintendent of schools, is present.
ing diplomas to the graduating class of
the Hannah schools: tomorrow, Friday
evening, she is OIL the program at the
commencement exercises of the Union
school in the same capacity, and at
Clyde on Saturday night. For next
week Miss Sullivan's services have been
called upon to attend the commence
ment exercises at the McKittrick school
in Easily township on Monday evening
and at Alsen Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Pennock, return
ed Friday to their home at Wales from
Park River where they attended the
funeral of their daughter, Stella, Mrs.
Percy koerner, who died during the
week at Roundup, Mont, quite sudden
ly. neither of the parents being able to
reach their daughter before her death.
Mrs Pennock went to the Koerner home
in Montana, accompanying the remains
to Park River where the funeral was held
last Thursday. Those from Langdon to
attend we're Mesdames Mercer, Barker
and Bell. Deceased was in her thirtieth
year had been an invalid from tubercular
trouble for years as a young girl. The
family were Langdon residents, for
several years, leaving here for their farm
at Wales about ten years ago.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-06-04
CORRESPONDENCE
DRESDEN.

Henry Hahn and Wm Sbach weae in
town on business Thursday.
Herbert Schulke autoed to Dresden on
business Saturday.
Mrs, Inlay was in town from Waterloo
township Saturday.
A. j. Timian and wife were in town on
business Saturday.
Frank and Ernie Sparkling were in
town on business Saturday.
Miss Eva Baker. who is teaching west
of town, spent last Sunday with her
folks at Osnabrock.
Mrs. a. Schulke of Langdon. came up
the line Friday and is visiting with her
daughter. Mrs. Ray Fabel.
Mike Walsh was a business visitor
Friday. He states that crop security will
be at a premium since the splendid rain
Thursday evening.
Mrs. Guy Smeaton of Waterloo was in
town on business on Friday. She reports
the Sunday school conducted in the
Center school house. under the able
management of Supt. Inlay, in a -four
ishing condition. The services conducted
by Rev. j. Shingler are we'll attended
and considerable interest is manifested
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-06-04

PURE BREEDS FOR SAE-Bred sows, $40 and
up;pure bred pigs So to $40: also registered
Shorthorns, Apply at E. A. Wadsworth's
Stock Farm, Langdon, N, d. 45.tf
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-06-04

Postmaster I. Dawson's quarters are
quite inadequate to the increase in the
postal business owing to the increased
correspondence received relative to this
hustllng little town, and it is reported
that he is looking for more commodious
surroundings.
BY some mistake n of the Courier
Democrats subscribers failed to receive
his paper last Thursday. We would
remind the mail clerk that he (the sub
scriberl is S mar of considerable avoir-
dupois and it would be dangerous for
1t to occur again.
A civic league was organized here last
Friday for the purpose of looking after
the interests Of the town. A committee
OF three was appointed to look after
matters requiring attention and efforts
will be made to clean up the Town and
improve things in general.
Albert Moritz of Cavalier drove up to
Dresden Friday and is visiting with his
son, August, for a few days. He was one
of the early day settlers in this neigh
borhood, and was very favorably impress
ed with the crop conditions in this vicin-
ity. He returned to his home Monday.
Your correspondent had the pleasure
of visiting the sub-experiment station
east Of Langdon Sunday afternoon. If
anyone is skeptical as to the utility of
the station he will have all scruples
removed by looking over the place. We
wish to thank Mr.. Nichol, who in the
absence of Mr.. Stewart, extended every
courtesy.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-06-04

Miss Nettie Hills visited in Langdon
the fore part of the week with her friend
Miss Lucy A. Gordon. Miss Hills was
enroute to her home at Bathgate from
Seattle where she has been teaching in
the public schools for the past two years.
Geo, b. Sturm and wife, who have
been enjoying life in California since
leaving here the early part of last win
ter, returned to Langdon yesterday and
during a stay here extending through
the summer and fall will make their
home in the Allan Pinkerton residence
OF north Fourth street.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-06-04

PRIVATE SALE-Book case, wardrobe, bed
springs and mattresses, sanitary cot. china
closet, refrigerator. Hoosier kitchen cabinet,
suction sweeper, rocking and straight back
chairs, desk, etc. Mrs. DR.. Haseltine, up-
stairs opposite court house. 40tf)
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-06-04

oIRA4ED-Two mare colts: Que bay colt one
year old one black with star in face. coming
two years old; The bay colt is large, honey
and has rough hair; the black colt is small
hold and notify, Ambrose Ohlheiser, or e. N,
Turner, Wales, N, D.. 4l-tf
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-06-04

PROPERTY FOR SALE-Three desirable cor.
ner lots on corner of Third street. near the
Great Northern depot and opposite the U. G.
j. Hotel, occupied by a good two story frame
dwelling and a we'll equipped blacksmith
shop a first class location for a home and
business combined, can be had at a bargain at
terms TO suit if bought right now. Address
Jos. c. McComb, Langdon, n. D. 45-tf
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-06-04

TAKEN UPON or about May 18th at my place
three miles west of Langdon three bronchos,
branded RE" Property can be had by ow-
ner upon proper Identification and payment
OF expenses incurred otherwise they will be
Il. Kram, Langdon On. 45.,f
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-06-04

LOST-From my place eight miles southwest of
One white heifer, one spotted heifer and one
red bull. all spring calves. Party taking M
stock Will please notify Geo, Gellner, Lang
Non, ~. u. Htc4D
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-06-04
WANT ANT COLUMN COLUMN

L ADVERTISEMENTS VIII De inserted in this
A column for One Cent a Word each insertion
NO advertisement inserted for less than fifteen
Cash must always out of
town orders. The rate for the insertion o,
business locals among pure reading matter will
be- ten cents uerlice eachinsertion,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-06-04

oLOW FOR SALE-One New John Deere Gang
Pillow; one New Binder and some nay. All
information write to Post Office Boz No II.
Cavalier, N. D.. 45.tf
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-06-04

GIRL WANTED-At once good capable ,irl
for general housework steady position, GOOD
wages and small family. Apply to Mrs. Geo.
NJ. Price, Langdon. ~
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-06-04

FOR HATCHING-Single comb Rhode
Island Reds. $!:0o for setting of - eggs: $500
for 30 eggs and $500 for 100 eggs. The Sc single
comb Rhode Island Reds are from prize wiz
ners. Frank Rogers, Dresden. N D.. 4O4O
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-12-14
:; X X x X X i; X X X !: X X
X RIVER PARK 4
= = = : = = :: = ::

The bazaar and supper held by the
Ladies Aid society Of the River Park
Methodist Episcopal church saturday
at 213 :. Michigan ST., proved a very
successful affair. The ladies in charge
of the fancy work, baby articles and
domestic booths report good sales. Be
tween o'clock and o'clock $50
guests were served TO chicken pie sup
per. The proceeds go toward the cur
rent expense of the church. The reg
ular business meeting of the Aid will
be held Wednesday afternoon at the
home of Mrs. Hiram Penrod ON Mish-
awake aV.
John Householder of y. Ninth St. is
confined TO his home with a badly in
jured foot, caused by a large piece of
coal falling on it while at work at
the South Bend Watch Co.
The POttawatomie Athletic club, a
recently organized young mems club
of River Park Will hold a business
meeting this evening at the club rooms
on Smith st.
The cottage prayer meeting of the
M. r. church will be held Thursday
evening at the home of Albert Film
ger on s. Fourteenth ST., instead of
Tuesday, on account of the school
bazaar. Herman Kuhl will be the
leader.
eighteen young people from mere
attended the COalbush sunday school
Sunday morning. The trip was made
in a hay rack.
Mr.. AID Mrs. c. II. Ward of n.
Ninth st. entertained a number of
friends 18th an informal dinner sun
day.
The River Park Independent club
will entertain their husbands saturday
evening at the home of Mrs. Charles
& Of
Mishawaka
Mrs. G. b. Mel. 25O1 Mishawaka av.,
entertained at dinner Sunday Covers
were placed for seven. Among the
guests were Mr.. and Mrs Henry Wind
bigler and Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Knob
lock of NIishawaka-
Miss Grace Hunsberger. teacher of
the Mathews school. south of Spring
brook park, entertained with a box
social Saturday night at the school. A
number of the young people of River
Park attended.
Mrs. Mary Hager of New Buffalo.
Mich. is here TO spend the winter with
her daughter. Mrs. HERNIA Kuhl of
5. Fourteenth St
Complete arrangements have been
made for the bazaar to be given by
the teachers and pupils at the River
Park school building Tuesday even
ing. During the evening Il program
of music will be rendered
Arthur Carl and Herbert. children
of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Jordan of
Kerslake ct. are all very i'll.
Miss Esther Ward of ~ Ninth St,
will leave Wednesday morning for
Fort Collins. Colo, for a visit with
her brother, William Ward and fam
lily.
Phyllis Whitcomb Of s Nineteenth
St, is i'll with throat trouble.
Prayer meeting of the Free MethO-
dist church Will be held Wednesday at
the home of Mrs. Minnie Booker, s.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-12-14
PROPHECY ASSURES
CHRIST'S VICTORY

The Campaign for a World" was
the sunday morning topic Of Rev. a.
r. Whitney OF the First Baptist
church. lie spoke from The King
dom Of the World is Become our
Lords and His Christs." In part ne
said:
After one of the greatest Of bat
ties. will the marching and fighting
give place 10 the winters camp. with
its myriads of outdoor sufferers?
VIII the Russian bear hibernate. and
the lion cease it's roar and the Prus-
sian eagle its war cry, and the cold
freely the battling frenzy till spring
opens? or Will death continue daily
to count its hecatombs of slaughter ?
Yet this dear struggle that covers
half of the earth. is but phrase of a
greater campaign for the whole
world.
The king of kings is lord OF words
and claims this bya right Of creation
and redemption. This one on which
we are has gone wrong and become
in its moral issues "a kingdom of evil
under the prince of this world; 50
that the king begins his new kingdom
among us. With more than universal
p 3
and the end is triumph.
The prevailing of Gods reign OF
right is without question. Momentous
war questions await answer. Will
Austria survive Emperor Joseph? Will
King Albert again rule a Belgium ?
Prophecy assures ChristS victory.
His campaign began in Asia, him
self oriental. A white man. he began
with a white man. through him TO
reach all. His forces are volunteers;
war funds are in the hands of his
friends. while success depends on ODE
dience TO orders. So the campaign is
on. a new age for the whole world.
Already comes a new orient and
there must come new Europe and
America is yet in transition.
AS Christ saw the travail Of his
soul and was satisfied he shall see
his final triumph. but as a kingdom
means not only a king but subjects.
not only authority but loyalty. so
this kingdom of God in the heart be
comes Righteousness and peace and
joy in the Holy Spirit.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-12-14

after short visit here with relatives
an friends
Mr. and Mrs Stanislaus POzewsk
who have been here visiting relatives
nd friends returned 10 their home in
Toledo Sunday.
stephen Gladis of East Chicago is
in the city on business.
Theodore Haley of Racine, who has
been here on business. left Saturday
for Detroit
John WrOncZyk returned sunday
afternoon 10 his home in Chicago. at
ter a few days visit with relatives
here.
Mrs stella Mowlewska has returned
10 Laporte after a weeks visit here
with relatives and friends
George kadzicki of Chicago is in
the city visiting friends.
Casimier HaZinski. 306 :. Chaplin ST..
left this morning for a weeks business
trip to Indiana Harbor. East Chicago.
Hammond and Whiting.
Mrs Blanche Drejer, ". Washing
ton aV.. is critically i'll.
Miss Marie Adamska Will leave
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-12-14
ALL LEAGUES TO CLOSE
SCHEDULES THIS WEEK
Watch Factory League Done
For This Year-NeW Bust
ness Mems League viii Be
Formed.

A Mishawaka Business Mems Bowl
ing league is now under consideration
and last week assumed definite shape.
a canvass of business men was made
and the proposition met with the APP
prevail off all and it was decided that
after the holidays such a league be
formed. 1t is planned TO have six
teams in the organization. comprised
Of dry goods. furniture. bankers and
attorneys. newspaper men. grocery
and hardware.
Bowling at the Ellsasser alleys is
closing rapidly for the present sea
son. the South Bend Watch Factory
league rolling the last Of their SEIZED
ule last week. The last OF the SEIZED
ules for the other leagues will be
rolled this week. The standings Of
several teams is such that there is a
possibility of some surprises before
the last games are bOWled
The following are the standings of
the leagues.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-12-14
PICKED UP BY THE WAY.

MI. ana Mrs. Harvey Norris have
returned to their home near Bremen
after visiting with relatives here
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry George. War
saw, Ind. are visiting with Mr.. and
Mrs. L. III. Page, Lincoln way r.
Jacob EckStein has returned from
Chicago
Miss Gertrude Guyor left Monday
morning for indianapolis
u. NJ. Mackenzie has returned from
Chicago
T. T.. Beau has resumed his duties
at the Wurz grocery after recovering
from an attack of the humps
Mr.. and Mrs. T. c. Dirou spent
sunday in Niles. Mich.
Frank Shoemaker, Goshen, spent
Monday in this city
George Lang and Eugene Bauerleiu
spent sunday in Niles
II. Sleason. Ligonier, spent SUNDAY
with Clarence GOss.
Mrs. =. G. Diroll is assisting i'm the
Parmenter jewel " store during the
Christmas season.