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INDEX TO SPECIAL ARTICLES, PAGE 63
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INDEX TO ADS., PAGE 79
W I T H : W H 1 C H A R E •; '.C O. N S O'U I D AT E D
THE HOROLOGlgAl^ REVIEW, "
Copyright 1908 b y The Jewelers’ Circular Publishing Company.
11 John St., Corner Broadway, New York.
Entered as second-class matter at the New York, N. Y., Post Office.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 1908.
Beauriful Osteasorium or Monstrance bij a
Dutch Artist.
Made for the Church of Marv imnuiculafe. Nelson, B. C.
ALVIN SILVER
BRIDAL ROSE.
The daily papers announce: —
‘‘Many weddings after Easter to interest society. They will be the feature of social life for the short Spring season.”
When wedding presents are thought of, Silver is the most popular gift.
The two most appropriate patterns of Sterling Silver flat ware for wedding gifts are the “Bridal Rose” and the “Orange Blossom.”
It is only a matter of choice. Either pattern is appropriate, and therefore in good taste. Both are handsome.
These patterns are made in the full line, fancy pieces and cutlery — over one hundred dif- ferent articles, sure of being able to suit all requirements.
ORANGE BLO.SSOM.
ALVIN MFC. CO.
SILVERSMITHS
NEW YORK
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CONFIDENCE
is immediately established when carrying Fahys Gold Filled Cases in stock.
Confidence between the jeweler and the manufac= turer — confidence between the jeweler and his cus= tomer — because the Fahys Cases are uniformly good, and every case carries our guarantee, backed by over 50 successful years in man= ufacturing watch cases. This protects the jeweler, and through him his cus= tomer.
All of our cases are made with our patent one = piece pendant, which eliminates all solder. This patent is controlled by us exclusively.
JOSEPH FAHY5 & CO.
NEW YORK BOSTON CHICAGO SAN FRANCISCO
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TheMeasure ^Success
TO CORRECT THE RUMOR
connecting our name witK tKe financial troubles of CKas. F. "Wood Co., Diamond Jobbers, of 1 Maiden Lane, New TorK,
WF MAKE THE STATEMENT
TKat we are an entirely different firm and in no way connected witb tbat bouse.
J. R. WOOD Ca SONS
DIAMOND CUTTERS Importers of Emeralds, Rubies and Sapphires 2 Maiden Lane, Corner of 170 Broadway, NEW YORK
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GOffl) ACCOUNTS
TO CORRIICT THE RUMOR
connecting o\ir name witK tKe financial troubles of CKas. F. W^ood Co., Diamond Jobbers, of 1 Maiden Lane, New TorK,
WE MARE THE STATEMENT
That we are an en- tirely different firm and in no way con- nected with that house.
J.R.WOOD 6 SONS
WEDDING RING MAKERS 2 Maiden Lane, Cor. of 170 Broadway NEW YORK
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The Big Dipper
Will Dip Up Profits For You
THEr
BEST IN EVBR^ GRADE-
CHICAGO Wssk your Jobber
701 Hey worth Bldg.
NEW YORK Maiden Lane
StarWitch Case Co.
LUDINGTON. MICHIGAN
COPYRIGHTED BV
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No. 61. No. 64. No. 63.
When you DO have a call for a fine Emblem Ring it is well to know that Wendell & Co. make the only line of high grade 1 4 K. Rings on the market, that they carry a complete stock and gladly send a selection on memo. Their catalog shows illustrations of the entire line with list prices. They also make special Emblem Rings to order.
WENDELL AND COMPANY
The special Manufacturers for the Hetail Jewelry Trade
103-105 WILLIAM STREET, NEW YORK 57 WASHINGTON STREET, CHICAGO
The only manufacturers who make College Fraternity Pins for the trade. A complete assort- ment always in stock. Illustrated catalog shows the entire line with list prices. Manufacturing pins for local sororities and fraternities a spe- cialty. Designs cheerfully furnished.
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Phcsay’s Two-In-Onc Soldering Tweezer
(Patent Applied for)
For Soft Soldering all kinds oi Backs, Joints, Catches, etc., on Jewelry
Saves Time
Improved Turning and Jeweling Attachment No. 33
New Features
Adjustment for alignment, fine feed, with direct connected screw. Positive binder operated by slight movement of the thumb or finger. Cutters may be changed quickly. No small projecting parts to become lost or broken. Special cutters can be made from wire.
And Other Good Points
One tool may be used on different makes of lathes by simply changing tapers. Can be changed quickly.
All Slandard Tapers in Stock
Each attachment is furnished with two cutters, one burnisher and two blanks. In ordering, please give name and size of lathe. Price, each, $4.50
DIRECTIONS; — Hold Tweezer in left hand. Open it out straight by swinging disk arm down. Press top part of Tweezers above interlocking point, to open jaws. Take hold of joint, catch or “Back” with these jaws and fill same with solder as usual; retain joint catch or “Back” in these jaws. (They hold same auto- matically). Swing disk arm back to former position, place article to have this joint catch or “back” soldered on it on the disk. Then press top part that is holding the joint catch or “Back” down gently and firmly, until it holds joint catch or “Back” on that part of the piece of Jewelry that it is to be soldered to. Apply flame as usual.
By using Phesay’s Two-in-One Soldering Tweezer the joint catch or Back is handled only once.
SAVES TROUBLE. — Phesay’s Two-in-One Soldering Tweezers will solder plum and true. Will not let article slide when solder flows. Will hold pieces of jewelry with rounded stones or flat sur- faces with equal firmness.
Top \’iew. Showing Skeleton Frame of Drawer. .Accumulation of dust and chips is impossible.
Echarco Watch Glass Cabinet No. 15 (Patented)
Price, each, $16.00
This cabinet has many new features not found in any other. Novelty and usefulness are the chief arguments in its favor.
CONSTRUCTION AND MATERIAL. — The cases are made of oak, finely finished and of attractive appearance. Sides are paneled. Partitions of basswood and put together in best manner possible.
PARTITIONS are skeleton, preventing accumulation of dust, chips, etc.
BOTTOMS of cabinets are hollow to receive chips, dust, etc.
ARRANGEMENT FOR GLASSES. — The 9 drawers contain 1,547 spaces to hold glasses in upright position.
Labeling of drawers as shown in cut is on the pulls of the drawers and done in gold bronze on black background.
DIMENSIONS. — 24 inches wide, 29% inches high, 12 inches deep; weight, 45 lbs.; with packing case, 75 lbs.
The construction of drawers, the arrangement of partitions to economize space and weight, and the novel method of showing contents on drawer-pulls are ail prominent characteristics and extremely well thought of.
FOR SALE BV ALL ^JOBBERS IIM THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA
HAMMEL, RIGLANDER & CO.
47-49 IVIaiden Lane New York
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TO THE RETAILER:
About 50 years ago the first Gold Filled Watch Case was manufactured.
The GUARANTEE of the Manufacturer sold this case.
The GUARANTEE of the Manufacturer has ever since been instrumental in selling- Gold Filled Watch Cases, and has established them as the most popular cases before the public to-day.
Mr. Jeweler, with the above facts before you, can you lend your assistance to the passage of the Vreeland Stamping Bill, which absolutely eliminates the best and strongest feature in the sale of a Gold Filled Case, and gives you absolutely nothing in return?
The advocates of this Bill tell you its provisions are to uplift the Filled Case Business — to prevent fraudulent stamping of cases, etc.
Don’t deceive yourselves by chasing a will-o’-the-wisp.
Ninety-five per cent, of the Gold Filled Cases are made by reputable Manufacturers, under legiti- mate trade marks and guarantees.
Don’t be a party to the destruction of 95 per cent, of good, trying to eliminate 5 per cent, of evil.
If you have not read the Vreeland Stamping Bill — READ IT CAREFULLY.
If you have read the Vreeland Stamping Bill — RE.AD IT AGAIN, but this time more carefully than before.
Under its provisions the Gold Filled Case business is robbed of its very vitals, namely — THE GUARANTEE FOR TIME, and in its place is substituted AN OPTION, A MERE OPTION on the part of the Manufacturer to stamp the thickness of plate by decimal, and the fineness of same by karat.
Do you think, i\Ir. Jeweler, the Filled Case business is still young enough for you to commence a new campaign of education to the public in buying Filled Cases under the provisions of this act, namely — Gold Filled W’atch Cases with nothing but the Manufacturer’s trade mark in them ?
Mr. Jeweler, there is a remedy for the fraudulent stamping of watch cases. The present standard of Filled Cases can be uplifted and the interests of the Jeweler still be conserved, but not under this act.
Pass an act that is an act, a law that is a law.
A Compulsory Stamping .-\ct is the Remedy and the Wadsworth Watch Case Co. will lend all the assistance in its power in that direction.
THE WADSWORTH WATCH CASE COMPANY
NEW YORK CHICAGO SAN FRANCISCO
49 Maiden Lane Columbus Bldg. 717 Market Street
RACTORY: DAYTOIN, KY.
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THE “400” SIZE
THE BEST, THE SMALLEST, THE HANDSOMEST LADIES’ AMERICAN WATCH
“The Molly Stark”
OPEN FACE OR HUNTING
7 Jewels, Solid Nickel, with bright, flat screws, sunk second, plain hard enam- eled dial, spade hands, Breguet hair- spring. O. F. Pendant Setting
“The Diadem”
OPEN FACE OR HUNTING 13 Jewels in Raised Gold Setting, Solid Nickel Movement, upper and lower cen- ter bearing bushed with anti-friction metal, Breguet hair-spring, sunk second, glass enameled dial, spade hands, fine Damask, and finely finished throughout. O. F. Pendant Setting.
“The 400”
HUNTING ONLY
1 7 Jewels, in Raised Gold Setting, Solid Nickel, Breguet hair-spring, micrometer regulator, sunk second dial, finely Dam- asked and elegantly finished throughout.
They hold the most enviable position in the American watch trade of all Ladies’ Watches. In quality, finish and timing, size and general beauty, they ARE IN A CLASS BY THEMSELX’ES
The Dueber* Hampden Watch Works
CAINTOIN, OHIO
May 6, 1!)08.
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W^HY is it possible for the dealer to make a better season’s profit on hB RINGS than on all others? HB RINGS are equal to, and better as regards quality and finish ; they move quicker for reason of the constant change of design. An unlimited assortment of new ideas is constantly presented to the purchaser for his selection. Many new designs for SPRING now ready. Send for a memo, selection.
Hi:iNTZ BROTHERS
RING MAKERS BUFFALO. NEW YORK
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SOLD DIRECJ TO THE RETAIL TRADE ONLY
FEATURES OF OUR LINE
The UNIQUE, ARTISTIC and UNUSUAL, together with BEST WORKMANSHIP, SUPERIOR
QUALITY and PERFECTION IN FINISH
SASH BROOCHES
in gold-filled, finished in rose or dark green (antique).
296
Sash
Brooches
624
We use finest im- itation stones and can furnish any stone or color re- quired.
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316
We Manufacture in GOLD- FILLED and STERLING SILVER
BROOCHES, HAT PINS, COMBS, HANDY PINS, WAIST PIN SETS, BARRETTES, SCARF PINS, VEIL PINS, LINKS, BUCKLES, SASH BROOCHES, BRACELETS and NECKLACES.
C. RAY RANDALL & CO., North Attleboro, Mass.
NEW YORK OFFICE, No. 7 Maiden Lane SAN FRANCISCO OFFICE. Henry M. Abrams Co., No. 717 Market Street
Address all orders and communications to Factory, North Attleboro, Mass.
4 = 1 N = l ASH=RECBIVER
With the parts suspended
With the parts nested No. 929. Made in Polished Brass
Your chances of selling an article are doubly increased when the article combines both convenience and economy.
The Ash-Receiver shown here is both con- venient and economical because it can be used for one, two, three, or four persons.
Catalogue of many other styles, profitable for the jeweler to sell THROUGHOUT the year will be sent on request
S. STERNAU & COMPANY
MAKERS OF
Coffee-machines, Fancy Teakettles, Chafing-dishes and their Accessories, Alcohol-stoves, Coffee and Tea Pots, Candlesticks, Trays, etc.
New York Showrooms Office and Factory
BROADWAY. COR. PARK PLACE 195 PLYMOUTH STREET
Opposite Post Office BROOKLYN, N. Y.
IF IT BURNS ALCOHOL, WE MAKE IT
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For the trade who wish to handle a cheaper adjustable bracelet, the makers of the well-known ‘ ‘ Velvet ’ ’ have produced a line to be known as ‘ ‘ Velvet B ” ; will wear, will not break, and at a price that will make it a seller.
MASON, HOWARD & CO.
P'actot'y ; ATTLEBORO, MASS. INew York Office: 180 Broad>v'ay
NEW YORK OFFICE 180 Broadway
Carmen Jidjustable Bracelet
With 20 years’ experience and the best factory equip- ment that can be procured, we are able to produce
THE BEST IN THE WORLD FOR THE MONEY
The stamp, ” The D. F. B. Co., " is a guarantee of quality and up-to-date designs. Ladies’ and Gentle- men’s Chains, Fobs, Lorgnettes, La Vallieres, Hat Pins, Chatelaine Pins and Bracelets.
THE D. F. BRIGGS COMPANY
ATTLEBORO, MASS.
CHICAGO OFFICE Heyworth Bldg.
ST. LOUIS OFFICE Mermod & Jaccard Bldg.
LONDON OFFICE 118-122 Holborn E. C.
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E. A. POTTER COMPANY
Providence Rhode Island
ORIGINATORS OF
THE “HOLDWELL” COLLAR AND BOW PIN
We make Fift}' Desifrns, all in Higfh Grade Gold Filled. Buy of the Orig-inators and get Ouality, Design and Finish. Hereafter Holdwell pins will be stamped “Hold well” on back.
Representatives SEE OUR NEW GOODS IN
LOUIS S. HODGES CUFF PINS. VEIL PINS, ETC.
H.\RRY E. FAROUH.\RSON READY .MAY 1st.
NUMEROUS IMITATIONS PROVE ITS MERITS
RMGRI QIW PATENTED COMBINATION ”GEM” DISPLAY
CilUCLJl'lAn J RINGS and ADJUSTABLE STONE HOLDERS
IVIEEX A LOING-EELX W A IN X
THEY ARE MOIMEY - MAKERS AMD MOMEY- SAVERS
UNMOUNTED STONFIS of an)’ size and shape can be displayed advantageously, as is herein illustrated. Your investment in stock can thereby be decreased, as you need not mount them up in expensive settings. Your sales will also increase by being able to exhibit unmounted stones. The prices are low enough to induce you to buy them and save )ou from incurring fretpient losses caused by the awkward handling of the tweezer when your customer desires to examine unmounted stones. Tr)- them. For sale by all jobbers.
HAIVIIVIEL, RIG LANDER & CO.
4T Maiden Lane, Mew York Selling Agents lor United States and Canada
Due to greatly improved auto- matic machinery and reduced cost of production, we are now quoting these as follows:
Sets of 18 ( full set ), in box. $6.00 “ “ 12 “ “ 4.00
“ “ 9 « 3 Qfl
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The consumer de- mands our Bracelets. Our new patterns will suit the most fastidi- ous. Just the Bracelet for the Sweet Girl Graduate.
NEW YORK, 9 Maiden Lane CHICAGO, 103 State Street
BATES Ca
BACON
ATTLEBORO
MASSACHUSETTS
GENTS’ VESTS SAFETY FOBS DICKENS PONY
NECKLACES
LORGNETTES
CHAINS
BRACELETS
LOCKETS
CHATELAINES
Snake Bracelets and necklaces
CII Foremost among the seasonable novelties in artistic idea and popular fancy are these goods. We make them in rolled plate and sterling silver — one, two or more coils — any of the correct finishes. A guar- anteed seller.
Prices Very Reasonable
Your Jobber will supply you
-- whiting & DAVIS
NEW YORK OFFICE 7 Maiden Lane
Plainville, Norfolk Co., Mass.
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There never has been a more artistic and lasting design than the Smith “Pilgrim.” It is characterized by simple elegance, refinement and dignity of design, and grateful absence of over-ornamentation. The Smith “Pilgrim” pattern will remain permanently in demand. Include “Pilgrim” in your stock. It is without question the best selling “thread” pattern in the trade to-da3^. Made in all the fancy^ pieces.
FRANK W. SMITH CO. STE^T^G^SILVERWARK Gardner, Mass.
TRADE MARK
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Gold Scarf Pins |
Gold Brooches |
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A Handsome Line of Seamless |
Wire GOLD FILLED RINGS |
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OSTBY & BARTON CO. |
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RHODE ISLAND |
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New York Office 9-13 MAIDEN LANE |
Chicago Office 103 STATE STREET |
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R. BL ACKINTON & CO.
Established 1861 TRADE MARK SILVERSMITHS
F^A.CTORV, IVORTM A.TTUEBORO, iVlASS.
Our Mr.J. R. Morss will be pleased to greet you at our New Sample Rooms in the Silversmiths Build- ing, 15-17-19 Maiden Lane.
Here is another example from our leading line of Sterling Buckles and Belt Pins.
Price in 14 Kt. $3.00
(Pronounced Ko-to-b(i-ki)
THE JAPAIMESE WORD EOR LONG LIEE
The Popular Craze in
SCARF PINS
MANUFACTURED IN 14 KT. GOLD BY
Price in 14 Kt. $3.00
VAN DUSEN STOKES CO.
MAKERS OF ORIENTAL JEWELRY IMPORTERS OF CORAL AND SEMI-PRECIOUS STONES
1133 CHESTNUT STREET
PHILADELPHIA
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m jewelry:—
revival of old works of a^rt in modern form.
A striking example may be found in the use of cameos, corals, etc., in brooches, scarf pins and other articles of jewelry. They are among the best "Sellers” and destined to become extremely popular.
We are constantly increasing our line of these goods and shall be pleased to send memo, packages which will interest and pay you to inspect.
Remember "We Sell Sellers”
HENRY FREVND <H BRO.
ELK and F. 0. E. GOODS a Specialty
Jewelry, Watches and Diamonds
7J Nassau St.. NEW YORK
Our Trade-Mark "The Rose,” stands for quality and excellence
Mr. Retailer:
This cut shows the ACTUAL SIZE of a 14K. Gold W atch Case (weighing 2853^8 dwts.) made by us SIXTEEN YEARS AGO for Messrs. C. G. ALEORI) & CO.. XEW^ YORK.
Notwithstanding its size, it really was a work of art,
AND
That case was stamped :
“SOLIDARITY”
Solidarity Watch Case Co.
Established 1885
54 Maiden Lane, New York
General Selling gents
J O H N W. S H E R W O O D F R A X K E . H R M E R
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No. 4444
3 inch (Actual size) $10.50 dozen
Coasters
One of our majiy designs,
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6 incKes.
Prices $10.50 to $27.00
- per dozen =
Frank M. Whiting & (g.
SILVERSMITHS
320 Fifth Avenue, New York
North Attleboro, Mass.
Smith & Crosby, Attleboro, Mass.
Manufacturers of the Original Line of
SOLID GOLD FRONTS
The Finest Solid Gold Fronts made, all Hand Engraved. All are Stamped S. & C. and Guaranteed
EAR RINGS
CROSSES
LINK AND
LEVER BUTTONS
STUDS AND PIN SETS
Jisk for S. Sr C. Gold Front Goods
SILK FOBS
VEST AND GUARDS
LACE, VEIL, CHATELAINE AND BROOCH PINS
For Sale by all Jobbers
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TEe KREMENTZ MATCH BOX A
made expressly for paper matches, in 1 4-Kt. Gold and Sterling Silver, with the following finishes : Roman, polished, engraved, engine turned and the Krementz gun metal finish.
Open
PATENT APPLIED FOR
The side and front views show its compactness. It opens and closes easily and fits
the vest pocket, taking very little space.
KREMENTZ & CO.
Manufacturers of
Fine Gold and Enamel Diamond Jewelry in 14=Kt. Only
MADE EXCLUSIVELY FOR FINE RETAIL JEWELRY TRADE BRANCH BRANCH
San Francisco Office Factory and Main Office York Office
722 Shreve Bldg. NEW ARK, N. J. 1 Maiden Lane
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SHOWINGS FOR THE SPRING TRADE
after the quiet of the winter's end TRADE r\ Lenten lull, the advent of
Da new season gives rise to new demands.
For these demands in ithe matter of jewelry, generous provision has been made by this house. Varied and com- MARK plete lines abound in beauty and value.
Fair prices always prevail. Sec the lines.
DURAND &• CO.
49-51 FRANKLIN STREET NEWARK, N. J.
OSMUN-PARKER MEG. CO.
MAKERS OF
Fine Pearl a?id ]P>iamond Goods
Jj8 Mtdberry Street NEWARK, N . J .
“THE BRACELET HOUSE’’
Gold BRACEILETS of every Kirid For WOMAN. MISS OR BABY
RENT (Sl woodland
16 John Street, New York
Fectoryi NewerK, N. J. San Francisco: Jvalius A. Yountf
SEED-PEARL NECKLACES IN ALL SIZES.
OSMERS-DOUGHERTY CO.
MANUFACTURING JEWELERS
291-293 SEVENTH AVE., NEW YORK
Bet. 26th and 27th Sts. Telephone, 913 Madison.
DEALERS IN DESIGNING
BAROQUES, pearls and trade [ mark .and
FANCY STONES Vv iJ SPECIAL ORDER WORK
Sasb
Buckle
Iptins
^MONG THE NEW Summer Goods now com- ing from this factory is an impressive line of Sash Buckle Pins.
The demand is assured be- cause Fashion decrees that they shall be an essential of feminine attire.
Style and quality are assured because the Buckle in all its forms has always been a notable specialty here.
yHE DESIGNS are the very latest. Applied Trim and Hand Engraving furnish many attractive decorations. Plain examples for those who choose simplicity. In some, well selected stones are used to advantage.
Altogether the line is season- able, safe, moderately priced and profitable. What more need be said ?
2)a^, Clark
O (T ^ 14 Tkt. (5oIb
CV Jewelry
23 Maiden Lane NEW YORK
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G. R. HOWE W. T. CARTER W. T. GOUGH
ESTABLISHED 1841 BY A. CARTER
F. R. HORTON F. W. STANBROUGH H. L. FARROW
CARTER, HOWE & CO.
MANUFACTURERS OF
GOLD JEWELRY
ARTISTIC — SALABLE — RELIABLE
Most Comprehensive Line Offered
9-11-13 Maiden Lane, New York
Factory» Newark, New Jersey
SOLID GOLD CHAINS
bearing our trade-mark stand for the highest achievement in gold chain manufacture. Phunp quality, perfect workmanship, care- ful finish and attractive designs — all combined — distinguish our product.
WE SEEL DIRECT TO VOU
No intermediaries, no corps of salesmen, no unnecessary expenses to add to the price — just the cost of the gold, the cost of making and a modest profit for ourselves enable you to buy the best chains at the lowest price. SEND FOR CATALOGUE.
ALOIS KOHN & CO.
16-18 MAIDEN LANE, NEW YORK
Gold Chains of Every Description
Because
lerson happens to dress in black, there is no reason why they should not enjoy wearing the very latest fashions.
make all the latest fads and a Mourning Jewelry, as well >mplete line of regular ods in Black Enamel. ^
iquently we fancies in
TRADE-MARK
H. 1. Redgee & Co.
Mahers of 14 R. ‘Jevoelry
14 3fobn Street New Y o r h
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(Ue have made
♦♦♦
a m
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with our new Buttons and Scarf Pins.
Now is the time to select your line for J908.
Get the right goods at the right prices and results are sure to follow.
Our lOK. line is unequaled in workmanship and finish, and un- surpassed in quality.
Our trade-mark is a guarantee of plump 10 K.
Kel-ler Jewelry Meg. Co.
Manofactorers of Fine Gold Jewelry Brooches, Link Buttons, Lockets, Scarf Pins, Combs, Fobs, Tie Clasps, Charms, Lorgnette Chains, Neck Chains
6>4 Hassans Streets New YorM
Factory 251 N. J. R. R. Avenue - - - NEWARK, N. J.
SOLID GOLD BUCnLES
AND
SASH PINS
PLAIN AND ENGRAVED
14 K. — Everything in Gold Jewelry — 10 K.
Brooches, Links, Bracelets, Scarfs, Fobs, Lockets, Hat Pins, Festoons, Emblems, Gold Novelties, Pend- ants, Earrings, Combs, etc.
2 Maiden Lane, New York
TB*0f
The Hagerstrom Co
MaKers of 1-4 Ht. Jewelry
CJ Our line consists of up-to-date and latest designs in Handy Pins, Scarf Pins, Brooches, Cuff Buttons, etc. We have without doubt the largest and most complete line of Neck- laces and LaVallieres in the market to-day.
(jj Convince yourself by looking over our stock when our salesmen call.
OFFICE AND WORKS:
276 N. J. R. R. Avenue, NEWARK. N. J.
Send for the Latest Styles in
MONOGRAMS and INITIALS
as manufactured by
Thomas J. Dunn Co.
lOI Chambers Street NEW YORK
Makers of Exclusive Styles in
Monogram
Fobs
in Gold, Sterling and Rolled Gold Plate
Our 1908 Ladies’ Belt Buckles are most orig- inal and artistic.
Specialties in the Monogram and Initial line Send for Illustrated Sheets
Geo. O. Street & Sod»
35 Maiden Lane, New York
Established 1837
RINGS
SLEEVE-LINKS SCARF-PINS FOBS AND SEALS
UNIQUE G E IVl S
I am showing an entirely new lot of NATIVE, CEYLON, URAL and BRAZIL semi-precious stones, in newand fancy cuttings as well as cabochons. ALL GENUINE. Sample papers sent to reliable dealers.
Louis J. Deacon,
CAPE MAY N. J.
(Summer headq’ters)
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The R. S. Cigar Cutter
In Sterling Silver, Plain and Engraved ; and 14 k. Gold, Plain and Engraved, also Set with Diamonds.
A Novelty
Unlike all other cigar cutters, this one lies flat in the pocket —
does not get out of order.
A Good Article
We Push It
Our advertising makes the customer want it ; his friend sees it and he wants it. An endless chain of customers.
A Good Seller
Trade supplied by
Enos Richardson & Co.
23 Maiden Lane, New York.
ENOS RICHARDSON CO.
23 M&idesii
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Trade-Mark
New YorM.9 N. Y.
MANUFACTURERS OF
14 R® GOLD
Handy Pins Safety Pins Brooches Fiat Links
Dumb-Beil Links Fobs
Tie Clasps Veil Pins
Hat Pins Scarf Pins Barrettes Belt Pins
10 Ko asad S4 Si. NecM CSiaiEiiS asad Jeweled E©s"^Haette Cfiaaiias
1. N. LEVINSON. President
ESTABLISHED 1865
H. S. MORRIS, Sec. and Treas.
S. COTTLE COMPANY
Makers of High-Grade Gold, Silver, Gun Metal Novelties
Mesh Bags
Buckles Card Cases
Chatelaines Vanity Cases
Sash Pins
Purses
Hat Pins
S. COTTLE CO.
31 EAST 17th STREET NEW YORK
PARIS, 28 Rue D Hauteville
TRADE
MARK.
SNOW&WESTCOTTCO.
21 MAIDEN LANE, NEW YORK JAMES P. SNOW CHAS. E. WESTCOTT
Makers of Fine Gold Jewelry
ESTABLISHED 1834
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Designed by artists, made by experts, our line represents har- monious beauty and excellent quality.
We show a large variety in all prices for Graduation, Confirmation,
W ed d i n g s , etc.
Imported Jewelry
A large variety of choice designs in NECKLACES, COLLARS, BUCKLES, BELT PINS, CHAINS, BROOCHES, PEARL EAR- RINGS, Etc., Etc.
S nd for Selection mentioning price.
LCWY COHEN) 530 Broadwaij) cor. ^prin^ St., N. Y.
The Bowden Rings
ARE COMPLETE IN VARIETY. CORRECT IN QUALITY AND PERFECT IN FINISH. WE MAKE EVERY VARIETY OF FINGER RINGS. '
J. B. BOWDEN & CO.,
15, 17, 19 Maiden Lane, 2d Floor, NEW YORK.
FrencK Jewelry Novelties
COMBS, BARRETTES, BROOCHES, HAT PINS, BRACELETS BUCKLES, LA VALLIERES, LORGNETTE CHAINS, ETC, Complete Lines of JET JEWELRY, PEARL COLLARS and every quality of PEARL STRINGS,
Selection Packages sent upon request to SlII Reliable Dealers
Chopard Frcrcs Co.
Factory, 35 Rue des Trots Homes PARIS. FRANCE
56 Maiden Lane, New York
L. BONET.
CAMEO PORTRAITS,
Precious Slones,
41 Vnion Squ.re, NEW YORK.
Shell Cameo Brooches and = Belt Pins =
IN STE:RLING SILVEIR
florelntine: work
FROM
$3.25 to $7.00 Each
SenicI for a cHoice selection on memorandum
IVf. GUGEIMHEIIVI, Importer
Brooches, Festoon Chains, Combs, Hat Pins, Collars, Jet Goods, Mesh Ba^s. in German Silver, Gilt Metal and Sterling
NEW YORK OFFICE PARIS
S3 Union Square, Decker Building 32 Fanbonrg Poissonlere
^ While in Italy I antici- pated the daily growing demand for Cameos, and accordingly negotiated for such quantities as now enable me to unin- terruptedly meet the heavy call for these goods.
May G, 1908.
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i
THE ABOVE CAN BE HAD IN GOLD PLATE. STERLING AND 14K. GOLD. CUTS ILLUSTRATE A FEW OF OUR HAND - ENGRAVED COMBS.
TKe Comb Hoxise
Me beg to call your attention to our fine line of new, Exclusive and Artistic Combs, both plain and mounted in Genuine and Imitation Tor- toise Shell. ^ We manufacture Combs exclusively in 1 4kt., 1 Okt., Sterling and Gold Filled.
SELECTION PACKAGES SENX X O RELIABLE JEWELERS
WAGNER COMB MANUFACTURING COMPANY T
Hartford Building
Union Squa.re, New York
have made the Bryant Rings for 50 years, and know how to make first class goods. The stone setting — which every retailer knows is a very important part of the work — we give special attention to. The Bryant Rings will help your reputation as a first class Jeweler.
M. B. Bryant & Co.,
No, 7 Maiden Lane, New York.
TBADB-MABK
LOCKET
PHOTO
RINGS
Charles M. Levy
Manufacturer of
RINGS
LOCKETS
^ AND
BUTTONS
90 WILLIAM STREET NEW YORK CITY
DIAMONDINE MOUNTED RINGS
A natural brilliant white and hard gem, the nearest substitute for a diamond ever discovered
SEND EOR CAXALOGLIE
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Old English Style and Finish ; Hand Decorated
WIGHTIVIAIM ^ HOUGH CO
NEW YORK OFFICE
3 Malden Lane
Main Office and Factory
j 7 Beverly St.
I PROVIDENCE, R. I.
OVAL PI N COMPLETE
P£AR shape HE.AO
bACKVlEVV OF HEAD
Tmercbattgcdble Scarf Pin
PATENT PENDING
The smart dresser wears a pin to harmonize with his cravat. Our new device permits the wearer to use a diamond or pearl in com- bination with any colored stone, such as Lapis Lazuli, Moonstone, Turquoise Matrix, Jade, Topaz, Amethyst, Garnet, etc., by merely snapping the colored stone on the pin, as shown in illustration. Easy to attach or detach — nothing to break. Made in 14 Kt. only.
ROTHSCHILD BROS. & CO.
The Locket House 51-53 Maiden Lane, New York
CHARLEIS M. PRIOR. Designer
Designs for Gold
and Silversmiths Modeline'
Phone 1639 Gramercy 24-26 EaSt 21st St., NEW YORK.
^1^^530 1 « Snap complati.
Outside of snap.
e^SSSS 3. L Inside of snap.
The E.P.H. Patent
NON-PULL-OUT Neck Chain Snap
Is a patented snap that Insures tbe wearer against loss of
CHAIN or CHARM
for it positively will not pall oit
Made In 10 and 14 Karat Oold and in Gold Filled.
Can be had of the following Wholes sale Selling Jtgents i
Messrs. W. Green & Co.,
81 Nassau St., New York M. Sickles 6 Sons, Philadelphia
E. A. Cowan b Co., Boston
E. b J. Swi^art, Cincinnati
Swartchlld b Co., Chicago
Nordman Brothers, San Francisco
Leonard Krower, New Orleans
A. Walker Co., Providence, R. I.
Bauman-Massa Jewelry Co., St. Louis H. S. Melskey Co., Lancaster, Pa.
The Edw.Lehman Jewelry Co., Denver, Col.
PRICES.
14 Karat — Small, $7 per doz. net Large, $7.50 per doz. net 10 Karat— Small, $6 per doz. net Large, $6.50 per doz. net Geld Filled— Small, $2 per doz. net Large, $2.25 per doz. net
Zhe
0t. yames
Cor. Walnut and 13th Sts., Phila., Pa.
THE IDEAL HOTEL OF THE QUAKER CITY
A spacious fire and burglar proof safe has been provided for the con- venience of the trade. Palatial rooms with bath $2.50 per day and up. Rooms without bath, (running water) $2.00 and up.
EUGENE G. MILLER, Mgr.
Mary had a 111 lie Lamb, its fleece wa& flue and while It you wear WelTs Perfect Adjusters in your rints, they will stay up nice and right. It follow- ed her to school one day to see what it could learn, rubbed its fleece against tbe stove not knowihg it would burn. Then the teacher shouted, this school we will adjourn. With a hand on each no.se they vat ated every seat, but stayed right there and had all their chewing gum to eat.
(.HESTER H. wni-S, Jewtler. Meshoppen, Pa
May 6, 1908.
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“INK PENCILS”
Beacon Stylos
THE BEST MAKE
THREE POPULAR STYLES
Brown Beacon
$2.00
Liberal trade discounts. Platinum-Iridium Points. Attractive Display Cartons. Write lor Catalogues.
^ikm-Ld>mbert©o.
15 MAIDEN LANE. NEW YORK
THE GREAT AMERICAN JEWELRY CATALOG
Is a publication of real practical value ; it truthfully illustrates those lines of merchandise; best adapted to the needs of the Jewelry Trade; it’s reliability is unquestionable.
SARETY
With implicit confidence you can use it when ordering goods; it insures you against deception ; remember, for every dollar’s worth of merchandise you buy you are obtaining positive, intrinsic value.
Write for this catalog; it means much to you.
THE OSKAMP-NOLTING CO.
Mammoth Wholesale Jewelers 411-413-415-417 Elm St.. CINCINNATI, OHIO
—
Important Notice
The jewelry trade is hereby notified that the following manufacturing jewelers have been granted licenses under my pending patents to manufacture and sell the “Fashion” Collar Pins :
KREMENTZ CO.
CARTER. HOWE S CO.
BIPPART, GRISCOM S OSBORN A. J. HEDGES S CO.
ECKFELDT ACKLEY J. T. MAURAN MFG. CO.
WOLCOTT MFG. CO.
ARCH CROWN MFG. CO.
SCHRADER-WITTSTEIN CO.
THEO. W. FOSTER S BRO. CO.
The trade is informed that I shall protect our rights under my pending patents to the full extent of the law, and having confidence in the fairness of the trade in general, I believe that 1 may expect its co-operation by refusal to purchase should other manu- facturers than those above mentioned offer “Fashion” Collar Pins in imitation of mine.
Thanking the trade in advance for its consideration, I beg to remain, very respectfully,
CHARLES T. WITTSTEIN
ARCH CROWN MANUFACTURING CO., Camp ® Orchard Sts., NewarK, N. J.
HOLD-ON CLUTCH
FOR SCARF PINS AND BROOCHES
14K. GOLD PLATE SUPERIOR TO ALL OTHERS
Pat. May 20, ’02 To Release Pull the Ball
PRICE 50 CENTS
Pat. May 2ii, '02 Attached to Scarf Pin
■■ JJDVJtNTAGES : ~ '
/. It Holds — The harder you pull, the tighter it holds.
2. To Release — Raise the clutch and pull the ball.
J. JHl One Piece — No parts to lose.
HOLD-ON CLUTCH CO. NEW YORK
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Seamless Gold Plated Pins
FOR EVERY USE
Variety of Patterns in Plain and Engraved, in lengths one to four inches ::::::
GUARANTEED GOLD FRONT, BACK AND SIDES
SEND FOR SELECTION
Maintien Bros. &
Makers of Jewelry for the Jobbing Trade
NO. ATTLEBORO. MASS'
New York Office, 9-11 Maiden Lane
DIAMOND MOUNTINGS
of any description in gold and platina
Order Work a Specialty
HENRY BASCHHOPF
47-49 Maiden Lane New York, N. Y.
■4-13 4
4 13 5
4 138
4 141
WHOLBSALB JEWELERS 47-49 Maiden Lane New York
The concern which has the largest con- stituency, and sells the most goods, MUST have the smallest percentage of expense. \N‘e are the largest concern in the world of our kind.
For the trade only — our new, big catalogue, with 100,000 Items, sent free.
REMOVAL NOTICE
MABIE, TODD & CO.
(5olC) pens
PENCILS, HOLDERS AND CASES SWAN FOUNTAIN PENS
HAVE REMOVED TO
SILVERSMITHS BUILDING
I5-I7-t9 Maiden Lane, New York
THE WASHBURN
SECURITY Automa.tlo Holder
for all sizes of scarf- pin wire. Guaranteed.
MAGIC NUT
for ear studs, scarf-pm^ etc.
EAR. WIRES
for unpierced ears.
SAFETY CATCH
For Brooches, etc.
Can be applied to anj work where pin tongues are used.
Open. Closed. Open. Closed.
Descriptive Circular on Application.
Pearl Orllllng and Adjuttlng a specialty.
Special Order Work and Repairing.
C. IRVINQ WASHBURN. 12-16 John SL, N. V
F. DE SIMONE & SON Importers of Coral
76 Nassau Street, New York
LEO C A H N
General Representative
FACTORY TORRE DEL GRECO ITALY
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“Come In and See Us’’
NEW QUARTERS NEW GOODS
Up-to-date Sellers in
Solid Gold Jewelry
In endless variety to please the most fastidious.
We are the largest exclusive makers of 10 Karat Jewelry.
Ask your Jobber for our lines of Scarf Pins, Cull Buttons. Lockets, Baby Pins, Fobs, Brooches and Crosses.
New York Office San Francisco Office
65 Nassau St. Mutual Bank Bldg.
=AS USUAL= ORDERS PROVE OUR GOODS SELL
E. L. Spencer Co.
Makers of Solid Gold Jewelry
95 Chestnut St., Providence, R. I.
New York Office SILVERSMITHS BUILDING
15-17-19 Maiden Lane
TWO SAMPLE LINES
OUR NEW YORK OFFICE
is now in the
$ilocr$tnitb$ Building « «
15-17-19 Maiden Lane - Rooms 1706 and 1707
S. K. Merrill Company
LOCKET MAKERS
FACTORY
116 Chestnut St„ PROVIDENCE, R. I.
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Roller Chain
OUR SPECIALTY
Do not forget that we still continue to show the best line of these goods on the market, in Fobs, Bracelets and Neck Chains. These wear longer, give better satisfaction than any metal fob made, and our designs are up-to- date. Also our line of chains of all kinds find a ready market among the best trade, both in 1-10 and a medium wearing grade.
We also make a nice line of Brooches, Hat- pins, Scarfpins, Barrettes, etc., that should de- mand your attention.
Ask your jobber, and if unable to obtain them from him, advise us who he is, and we will make arrangements for you to get them.
B. S. FREEMAN CO.
ATTLEBORO FALLS, MASS.
Chicago Office, J. T. Edwards, 103 State St., Chicago, III.
Sterling
Silver
Horseshoes
1 4 Karat Gold Finish set with Whitestones or Pearls
Write for Selection Package with Prices
Wachenheimer Bros.
36 GARNET STREET
PROVIDENCE, R. I.
Kod^r mniiams Silver €o.
The only practical Grape Fruit Knife and Anti, septic Shears ; also Makers of the Common Sense Orange Knife.
See that Curve } (See cut A child can use them.
Manufacturers
of
Insert the port under the outer skin, having the cutting edge toward you. and follow around, paring the cut skin without puncturing the inside pulp.
Samples and prices on application to teFie tory
101 Sabiit Street Providence, R. T.
CAMEOS
Unquestionably the best selling goods in the country to- day are
CAMEOS
We are maKing the finest and best line of these goods that can be found.
Mounted in Scarf Pins, Brooches, Rings and LinKs.
Hancisome New Patterns Now Being' Made
BROOCHES SCARE PIN» EAR 8CREW8 CR088E8 RING8 LINK8
Wm. C. Orcene Co.
lOl SABIN STREELT
PROVIDENCE, R. I.
PATENTS
obtained on inventions and desi^s. Trade marks, prints and labels registered.
R. W. BISHOP,
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW,
008 C Street N.W ., Washington, D.C.
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O.M. DRAPER CHAINS
ALL KINDS OF VEST CHAINS
PRIIVCESS, iveck: aino guard
CMAIPMS
We do not make as much noise as some of our friends but we are “there with the goods” and the Jobbing Trade handling our product for the last half century, know that our QUALITIES are genuine and can be depended upon, that our FINISH is unparalleled and that our prices are consistent.
If you do not handle O. M. DRAPER GOODS, we both lose.
We sell only to the Jobbing Trade.
Estate of O. M. DRAPER
NEW VORK OEEICE 37 Maiden Eane
Ractory, IVo. Attleboro, Mass.
SAN PRANCISCO S06 Chronicle Building
The R. & L. Oil is made especially for those expert watch and clock makers who must have the best and most reliable oil on the market. It does not gum or change, and possesses all the requisites needed for the most delicate mechanisms. Send 25c. to your job- ber, asking for R. & L. Oil.
Wholesale Selling Agents M. SICKLES & SONS , , Philadelphia
SWARTCHILD & CO. , Chicago
NORDMAN BROTHERS CO., San Francisco D. C. PEROIVAL <fe CO. , Boston CHAS. MAY & SON . . Boston
DANIEL PRATT’S SON
53 Franklin Street, Boston SUSSFELD, LORSCH & lO., NewYork City H. S. MEISKEY CO. . Lancaster Pa
RANLETT & LOWELL CO.
•OLC MANUFACTURCRt
Jewe’ert* Building BOSTON, MASS.
W. E. RICHARDS CO.
Manufacturers for the Jobbing Trade ATTLEBORO. MASS.
BROOCHES
Just now cameo and single stone Brooches are holding the center of the stage, and every jobber should have at least a few numbers in his lines this spring. The business condi- tions make it necessary for you to keep abreast of the times. Let us send you a few samples on memorandum.
tTHIS TRADE-MARK on every piece of jewelry that leaves our factory. A medium- priced line of lOK. jewelry that has stood the test. Will say no more, but let us show you and be con- vinced yourself.
New York Office: 12«14 John Street
Samples only
Send for further information re- garding our extensive line.
Veils Ctisff aimd Bafoy Pins
An immense line. Many new designs supple- menting our staple patterns— all of acKnowledged kseauty and easily sold.
A revival of an old-style decoration Eini ^5 © too good to remain in oblivion.
SKell, CoraJ and others, mounted as Brooches, SticK Pins, etc.
^ j ® Uy BucKles Bracelets Buttons
Charms Brooches Barrettes
Combs, Hat Pins, Scarf Pins, Leather Trimmings
TKADB
UASE.
always
ON
THE
CO.
Look for the Trade Mark
MHLLER, FULLER WMITIHG CO.
Manufacturing Jewelers
New YorK Office, <9-11 Maiden Lane NORTH ATTLEBORO, MASS.
WE SELL TO THE JOBBIHG TRADE ONLY
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QUALITY TLLLS
V
ERIBEST
LOCKETS
For over twenty-five years the
lockets have maintained their
reputation as a standard production for the high-class jewelry trade.
From their creation the manufacturers have aimed at the highest quality that skill and enterprise can pro- duce, therefore they are high-class and reliable.
QUALITY SELLS
S. & B. LEDERER CO.
“QUALITY WEARS GOODASGOLD”
New York City: 9-11-13 Maiden Lane Providence, R. 1.: 100 Stewart St. Chicago, 111.: 131 Wabash Ave.
EVERYTHING IN LOCKETS AND CHAINS.
THE BASSETT JEWELRY CO..
PROVIDENCE. R. I.
Established 1S93
51-53 Maiden Lane, New York
MANUFACTURER OF
FINE DIAMOND MOUNTINGS
ALSO BRACELETS and DWT. GOODS
SPECIAL ATTENTION GIVEN TO ORDER WORK
TRADE cUir MARK
325
435
Fancy Platforms and Blocks for Window Display.
»•
Trays, for Show Cases and Trav- elers’ Use, of every description.
•I
Jewelry Boxes in many qualities and styles.
Boxes for silverware. Manicure and Toilet Sets.
•I
Silverware Chests in any combi- nation.
tn
Flannel Rolls and Bags for Silver- ware.
We Re-cover Window Platforms and Trays.
•I
PAPER BOXES.
Tags, Cards, Cotton, Findings, Etc.
Estimates and Samples Cheerfully Furnished.
WoLFSHEiM & Sachs
Office and Salesroom:
3S IVlalclert Lane.
(Lorsch Building)
NEW YORK
Factory: 10 Gold Street, N. Y.
N'o. 3327C.
.OOCH
New Goods. New Styles.
All the popular stones : Lapis Lazuli, Ama- zonite, Amethy'st, Topaz, Jade, Garnet, Turquoise Matrix, etc.
Trade Mark.
The EDWIN LOWE & CO., Inc.
F. W. BODWELL. Pres. & Gen. Mgr.
116 Chestnut St., PROVIDENCE, R. 1.
New York Representative; Western Representative; E.T. Wilson. ISOB'way. S. H. Brower.
THE CROHN PATENT SAFETY GUARD
For Scarf Pins, " Studs and Lace.
Pins. The most practical and only
adjostable one Invented. Price, $1.50 per doz. For sale by all wholesale jewelersand material houses. Sample by mall, 25c.; in 10k. gold, $1.00; Ilk., $1.25. M. CROHN Maker and Inventor, 48 and aO Malden Lane, N. Y.
May 6, 1908.
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H. F. BARROWS COMPANY
MAKERS OF
Rolled
Plated
Chains
FACTORY
NORTH ATTLEBORO, MASS.
NOTICE
Our New York Office is now Room 1705 -17th floor SILVERSMITHS BUILDING
15-17-19 Maiden Lane.
TELEPHONE, 2384 CORTLAND
•trade
fpADE
Mar**
Athletic Medals Trophies
Awards for Scholarships, etc.
PRIZES FOR ALL TOURNAMENTS AND MEETS IVe can help you secure that local ordey
The Chas. M. Robbins Co.
ATTLEBORO, MASSACHUSETTS
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CHICAGO OFFICE 1203 Heyworth Building
New York Tortoise Shell Co.
13 EAST 30TH STREET,
Just East of Fifth Ave.
INEW YORK
Manufacturers of Fine
♦
♦
♦
TORTOISE SHELL GOODS |
Repairing given prompt attention.
♦
♦
HERMAN KOHLBVSCH, Sr.,
ESTABLISHED 1859.
McLnufaLCturer of Fine Balances and Weights
for every purpose where accuracy is required.
Office and Salesroom, 194 BROADWAY, NEW YORK.
Send for Price List. Tel. 370 Cortlandt.
CROUCH & FITZGERALD
Jei/velry
Trunks
and Cases
177 Broadway,
Bet. Cortlandt and Dey Sts.
688 Broadway, 723 6th Ave., New York.
^ Machine cut work a specialty
We are using the most approved and modern reducing machines, guaranteeing the finest work.
Crees & Court. Die Sinkers providence!*r^^^^
Designs cheerfully submitted for jewelry, silver- w'are, medals, emblems, brass goods, etc.
WRITE TO-DAY FOR A SELECTION
May 6, 1&08.
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—
say a^ain
Bhe “Mary Stuart” Bracelet
No. 16398
Your jobber will
FURNISH THIS BRACELET
For S 1.00
Surpasses all otKers ! !
“Ask the Dealer Who Handles Them ”
No. 16401
This is the cheap- e s t guaranteed Gold-filled Ad- justable Bracelet on the Market.
Write us if you wish to be referred to the live Jobbers who are selling them
Convince Yourself To-day. We Sell to Jobbers Only
N. Y. Office 9 Maiden Lane
Attleboro Chain Co.
No. 16423
The Oimly Manufacturers in the Line Selling Only t© IRetail Jewelers Direct
SOLD WITH PROFIT BY THE RETAIL JEWELER.
IF YOU HAVEN’T SEEN OUR LINE, WRITE AND ONE OF OUR SALES- MEN WILL CALL.
IILILo
TlhcDse Wlh© Sttmimdl IS^ Yous
WE PROTECT EVERY RETAHEER OF ROCBiFORB GOOB^
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I 'HE MAN who doesn’t advertise is a good deal like the fellow who throws his sweetheart a kiss in the dark — he knows what he is doing, but no one else does.
We know pretty well what we are doing — we shipped a half million last year — but when you know what we are doing as well as we do, we will ship a million.
We are therefore making our bow through the Jewelers’ Circular-Weekly in an endeavor to put you next and let you in on the ground floor.
This is getting to be one of the best adver- tised and favorably known lines in the business. We intend to keep it up until there is not a jew- eler in the country who does not know that the Fleur-de-Lis line is a winner.
THE MINERVA
Genuine Hand-Cut Shell Cameos.
2699/265C
Pink or Brown La Vallieres orJT>l Brooches.
7977 7978 7979 7980
Polished Roman Old English Rose
We have every kind of an animal that is any good in the jew- elry business.
This trade-mark appears inside the cover of every box containing
MINERVA
BRACELETS
Made by
THE ELECTRIC CHAIN COMPANY Attleboro, Mass.
Sold only by
Fontneau & Cook Co. Sole Sales Agents
THE MINERVA GIRL
8114 — Polished
Genuine Hand Cut Cameos. The Latest Fad.
8127 — Polished 8128— Roman 8129 — Old English % inch wide.
FOIMTIMEAU &
ATTUEBORO,
CHICAGO
1203 Heyworth Bldg.
COOK CO.
MASS.
May 6, 1908.
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The Gillette Safety Razor Set con- sists of a triple silver-plated holder and twelve double edged, thin, flexible, wafer-like blades (24 keen edges), packed in a velvet lined leather case. Price, $5.00. Also made in Combina- tion Sets in a variety of styles with toilet accessories retailing from $6.60 to $50.00 each.
Would You Have the Present Year Bring You Inereased Patronage, Profit and Prosperity?
Do you realize that nearly every hour in the day some man is converted to the easier, quicker and more economical way of shaving himself with the
Gillette Safety Razor ?
Our persistent and vigorous advertising in the leading publications of this country dis- closes — and will continue to disclose — beyond all question of doubt, the superiority of the “Gillette.” It advocates the advantages of self-shaving and guides the man to your store with a five dollar bill to exchange for the best shaving device in this world.
You can readily see the wisdom of having the “Gillette” ready when he calls. The Standard Gillette Set retails at $5.00 everywhere. Combination Sets from $6.50 to $50.00. Keep a good supply in stock. Write to-day for valuable selling information and prices.
GILLETTE SALES CO., 904 Times Bldg., New York City
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Jewelry wMcIhi give© Di^tiinc^ Plesis^re t© it© Wearer
This can be truthfully said of the F. & B. New Fashion Collar Pin and Supporter. The lower pin and support are in one piece, the upper pin being movable, and the entire support is worn on the outside of the collar, thereby adding a dainty touch to the Ladies’ neckwear, and at the same time doing away with uncomfortable inner support. With many unique designs we are now ready for the Spring Season’s orders.
FINE GOLD FILLED COLLAR PINS. PATENTS PENDING
The practice of keeping to one color scheme in Jewelry is becoming an established fashion. Our New Blouse Sets, made up of Studs, Link Buttons and a Scarf Pin, all set with stones of the same shade, make pretty ornaments for the Summer Gowns.
We have, besides, a handsome line of Lockets and Chains, Bracelets and Link Buttons, Veil and Scarf Pins, Hat Pins and Brooch Pins, as well as Neck Chains and Pendants.
Our Sterling Silver Goods afford a choice selection of Toilet and Manicure Pieces, Table Ware, Vases and Candle Holders, suitable for June Weddings and Graduating Gifts.
Theodore W. Foster & Bro. Co.
Manufacturing Jewelers and Silversmiths
100 RICHMOND ST., PROVIDENCE, R. I.
NEW YORK; 13 Maiden Lane CHICAGO: Heyworth Bldg.
CANADA : Kingston. Ontario
VoL. LVI. WEDNESDAY, ^lAY G, 1908. No. 14.
Conditions for Technical Education in|£ngiand and United States Compared by Sir William Preece.
London, .\pril 10. — As The Circular- Weekly has been well to the front by en- couraging technical education, a short ac- count (in so far as it is an appreciation of America and its students) of a lecture by Sir William Preece will be interesting to its readers. The lecturer is one of the greatest British authorities upon electrical engineering and took part in the opening of the Technical Schools of the Carnegie Institute of Pittsburg. The lecture, en- titled “Technical Education in America,” was given before the Royal Society of Arts. Sir William said :
“Like Science itself, a trade school also develops the perception of truth. It means the addition of thought, reason and judg- ment to mere manual craft. It excites the ‘reason why’ for every operation. .Adopt- ing Mr. Carnegie’s grandfather’s terms, it is handification plus headidcation. Every in- dustry is based on natural facts, and the most successful workman is he who is able to apply the facts of nature, and the dic- tates of common sense, which is science, to produce the greatest economical effect from the least expenditure of energy by sensu- ous, manual or mechanical operations. Hence technical education means an eco- nomical advance upon general education, and is supplementary to ordinary board or public school tuition.
“Technical education is more the result of self-acquisition than of professional im- partation, and the true secret of success is to place within easy access of the student every possible means of enabling him to ac- quire facts for himself. It is for this rea- son so important that he should be in- structed with the very tools and processes he uses in his own work.
“The academical professor, who has lived a secluded life in some university town, is, in the language of our American friends, the worst teacher on earth. His knowledge of life is limited, but his value of his own qualifications is excessive. The knowledge he has imparted has often to be unlearned.
“Nothing surprised me more than the character of the apprentices and journey- men who study and practice with all that wonderful energy that is such a marked feature in American life. This imbibed energy is not a question of race, but one of climate, for it affects all those who go there, whatever their nationality. It is as evident in the teacher as in the pupil. It is the exciting influence that generates a craving for education. The .American boy in every branch of life will know ‘all about it,’ and there is no need of stimulation, for he is born with the spirit of ambition, and he is actuated by the national love of prog- ress and the determination to win his own
bread and make his own fortune. He is determined to acquire handiness and skill in pen, pencil, brush and tools, and he is as keen in the pursuit of games in the play- ing fields as in the pursuit of knowledge in the classroom. He has a natural aptitude for acquiring scientific methods and habits, and he speedily masters the rudiments of his trade, business or profession.
“It is difficult, if not impossible, to make any just comparison between the methods of technical education in .America and those at home. The conditions are totally differ- ent : climate, race, commerce, industry,
fashion, wants and aims are different. We are a conservative, archaic nation, well pro- vided with inertia, not wanting in wealth, accustomed to grandmotherly attentions, subject to the traditions of the past, and swayed by the precedents of our grand- fathers. America is a congeries of numer- ous self-governing States, intensely ambi- tious, enjoying a champagne-like climate, formed of a mixture of all the Celtic, Teu- tonic and Latin races of Europe, inspired by a rapid and excessive flood of the wealth of the soil and the demands of a phenom- enal inroad of aliens ; abounding with ad- vancing commerce and growing industry, and suffering from a great inroad of wealth and an immature system of finance. The .American boy. the training of whose mind we are considering, possesses the energy and smartness of a new race. The Euro- pean boy is mentally two years behind him. His precocity is assisted by his keenness and his vivacity. He works with an object and a determination to succeed. He throws the same determination into his studies that he applies to his games. He is irresponsible and sometimes a terror. The absolute un- fitness of these characteristics to the Brit- ish boy must be self-evident, but they will account for the differences in the curricula, and the papers set for examination pro- vided for these boys when they become stu- dents in colleges and universities.
“Teachers, like poets, are born, not made. The teachers differ but little from those in Europe, but they are excited to greater en- ergy by their natural enthusiasm, by cli- matic influences and by the reflected en- couragement of their receptive nupils. In- deed, many are imported from France. Ger- many and the LTnited Kingdom, and I should like to see the reverse operation, for there is much to be gained by a process of blend- ing in professorial ranks. We want new blood at home. We have made a bold start here by appointing Dr. Henrv Bovev (M..A., Cambridge), of the McGill University f Montreal), the rector of our new Imperial Collese of Technology, in .South Kensing- ton. and there is every reason to anticipate complete justification for his selection.
“Fortunately for .Americans education has been kept outside politics, and it is not as with us the shuttlecock of party.”
Beautiful Ostensorium Made for a Church at Nelson, B. C.
IN The Circular-Weekly, July 10, 1907, appeared a half-tone print of a beauti- ful Romanesque monstrance called also Ostensorium, or portable tabernacle for the Sacred Host, such as is used in Roman Catholic churches, made by C. A. Beurners, of Dusseldorf (Germany). In this issue The Circular- Weekly presents a print of a similar specimen of the goldsmith’s art, which, though probably less costly and elab- orate than Beurners’ work, has yet a certain analogy to it in being a departure from the usual form of the Romanesque style.
The Ostensoria in Roman style, however varied in details of ornamentation, nearly always have the sunburst appearance, wherein the Luna containing the Sacred Host is surrounded by a halo of rays. It will be observed that this monstrance, designed by and made in the atelier of Camille Esser, of Weert (Holland), like that of Beurner’s, though strictly in the Ro- man style, follows the Boldachino form of the Gothic. The Luna is strongly defined by a quarterfoil, the four points of which, accentuated by small diamonds, just reach out to its rim. This quarterfoil in its turn is surrounded by circular field in mat gold, divided in four parts by an equal number of larger diamonds, and in this field in very light blue enamel is the Latin text, Et nos credimus et cognovimus, quia Tu es Chris- tus, Filius Dei vivi (We also believe and we know that Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God).
The Luna and its immediate ornamenta- tion, as described, is overshadowed by a dome surmounted by a statuette of the Saviour in the pose of blessing the people with extended arms and hands, placed under a boldachino of exceedingly graceful form. To the right and left of the Sacred Host are exquisite statuettes of the Virgin Mother and St. John the Divine, both, like that of the Saviour, in mat gold ; the first with folded hands, “Crowned with stars, and the moon at her feet”; the sec- ond with his Gospel opened at the sixth chapter, from which the text quoted above is taken.
The two figures are flanked by Cherubim with extended wings and swinging censers. The foot of the monstrance finally is deco- rated with amethysts of unusual beauty.
With the exception of the Luna made of gold, the whole is wrought of silver mined and refined in British Columbia, weighing about 4,500 grams, is heavily gold-plated throughout and. as our print plainly shows, is truly an artistic piece of work.
The piece was made for the Church of Mary Immaculate, of Nelson, B. C., to the order of J. O. Patenaude, jeweler of that city.
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May 6, 1908.
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A Beautiful Automobile Trophy.
'^HE Briarcliff automobile trophy, which I is depicted herewith, was recently on e.xhibition at the Fifth Ave. store of Tif- fany & Co., Xew York, and attracted much attention. The trophy was presented by W. W. Law and was made by the firm ex- hibiting it.
The trophy is of sterling silver and stands on an ebony base. It is thoroughly typical of automobiling. The chief decora- tive feature consists of a graceful figure of a young woman, with flowing drapery, poised on the axle of an automobile wheel, suggesting velocity. In her uplifted right-
THE BRI.\RCL1FF TROPHY.
hand is a branch of laurel symbolizing vic- tory.
The figure and wheel surmount a silver base upon which are chased in relief three racing automobiles. In the background are etched views of the Briarcliff course. The base of the drum represents an auto- mobile tire with a chain guard.
Two silver bands at the foot of the troohy bear the inscription.
The trophy contains over .'loO ounces of silver and stands 34 inches high.
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(Continued from issue of .dpril 29.)
Ren.mss.\nce.
Many causes combined to bring about the Renaissance, or “revival,” in the 16th century. The overthrow of Constanti- nople by the Turks, and the reunion of the Greeks, brought the ancient Greek learning and art under the notice of the Italians, and a little later to other European countries, which until then had followed the Gothic style; and with it a renewed desire and enthusiasm for the work of the antique. From a social point of view this renaissance was a very necessary and beneficial change. It liber- ated the human mind from the fetters of superstition and an autocratic church, and caused people to think for themselves. But from an artistic point of view it was de- cidedly bad, taken as a whole, although the period has produced some great masters in painting and sculpture such as Raphael and Michel Angelo ; in fact, it is more in the decorative and applied arts that one notices the deterioration from the Gothic style. The artists of the Middle Ages sought their in- spirations from what they saw around them ; when one examines their figures one feels that they are types of the people of the time simply idealized. They chose subjects easily understood by the mass of the people, such as incidents connected with the life of Christ, or some saint popular in certain states and districts.
This is the essential difference between the Gothic and Renaissance styles; the Gothic was a national art, the direct result of the life in the Middle Ages ; the art of the Renaissance was not the outcome of the national life, and only appealed to the cul- tured few. It was simply an attempt to revive the art of 15 centuries ago under conditions which were totally different than in the time of ancient Greece. Classical mythology, which was the very life of an- cient Greece, and which furnished the vast majority of the subjects made use of by Greek artists, meant practically nothing to the vast majority of people in the 16th century, and this accounts for much of the artificial appearance which crept into the work of the Renaissance.
In Italy.
The earliest work of the Renaissance was known in Italy as the quattro cento period. The work of this period is still influenced by Gothic methods and traditions; this is especially noticeable in German work, but in Italy, the home of the new style, it speed- ily disappeared. As in the Middle Ages, so in the “revival” the goldsmiths’ art was considered one of the most important, and many of the greatest sculptors and painters that the Renaissance produced received their first artistic training in the workshops of the well-known goldsmiths. Among the many fine goldsmiths that Italy produced
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during this period may be mentioned Ben- venuto Cellini. He occupies the same place in the Italian goldsmiths’ art of the period as Michel Angelo and Raphael those of the sculptors and painters, .\lthough in latter years the opinion has gained ground that his art has been overrated, and that much of his work was too ornate to be in good taste, his wonderful knowledge of technique cannot be questioned, while his designs were simply typical of the style of the period. Cellini wrote two treatises, one
SILVER CUP AND COVER ; GILT. GERM.AN, ABOUT 1600. THE WORK OF HANS PETZOLT OF NUREMBERG.
on sculpture and another on the goldsmiths’ art. The processes he described in the 16th century are, on the whole, practically the same as those described by Theophilus, the monk, several centuries previous. It would be difficult to say which of the other Euro- pean countries was the first to follow the example set by Italy. Germany is richest in gold and silver plate of this period still in existence, and an immense amount of work must have been produced, largely due to the flourishing condition of the gold- smiths’ guilds in the large cities.
In Germany.
Augsburg was among the first of the more important centers to adopt the new style, but Nuremberg clung to the old tradi- tions long after other towns were pro- ducing work in the Renaissance style. The most conspicuous feature in German silver- ware was the lobing of large surfaces ; gen- erally the foot, bowl and cover of a cup was decorated in this way. Introduced during the Gothic period, this very effective decoration was continued side by side with typical Renaissance motives, such as figures from classical mythology, grotesques and arabesques down to the 18th century. By the end of the 16th century Nuremberg had become the most important center of pro- duction in Germany. The tall cup and cover shown in the sketch is a typical ex- ample of Nuremberg work of this period. It has two marks — a capital N in a circle (the Nuremberg stamp) and a ram’s head on a shield, this being the mark of Hans Petzolt, one of the most famous of Nurem- berg masters, who died in 163-3. This cap forms part of the Waddesdon Bequest Col- lection in the British Museum. \V. S.
(To be continued.')
Exports of Jewelry, Clocks, Watches, Silverware and Kindred Lines from the Port of New York.
Washington, D. C., April 29, 1908. — The following were the exports of jewelry, silverware, optical goods, clocks, watches and kindred lines from the Port of New York for the week just ended:
Basle: 1 case jewelry, $250.
Bergen: 2 cases clocks, $190.
Bremen: 1 case plated ware, $255; 3 cases
watches, $2,060.
Buenos Ayres: 7 cases plated ware, $859; 1 case plated ware, $150; 4 cases silverware, $1,000; 7 cases clocks, $201.
Calcutta: 1 case plated ware, $115; 134 cases clocks, $2,326.
Callao: 1 case watches, $104.
Colon: 2 cases watches, $170.
Corinto: 1 case plated ware, $130.
Disterro: 76 cases clocks, $452.
Hamburg: 10 cases clocks, $240; 4 cases optical goods, $475; 48 cases clocks, $2,871.
Havre: 3 cases jewelry, $277; 1 case silverware.
$200.
Havana: 7 cases clocks, $218; 1 case watches, $113.
Howrah: 7 cases clocks, $118.
Hull: 2 cases plated ware, $155.
Las Palmas: 28 cases clocks, $479.
Liverpool: 38 cases clocks, $658; 1 case jewelry, $700.
London; 1 case silverware, $182; 13 cases scopes and views, $400; 52 cases clocks, SI, 191; 42 cases clocks, $1,822; 20 cases clocks, $550.
Maranham: 1 case watches, $150.
Melbourne: 26 cases plated ware, $840; 30 cases clocks, $453; 1 case watches, $219.
Mollendo: 11 cases clocks, $181,
Naples: 1 case jewelry, $100.
Santiago: 1 case silverware, $250; 1 case opti- cal goods, $132.
Savanilla: 7 cases clocks, $150.
Sekandi: 12 cases clocks, $182.
Shanghai: 7 cases clocks, $897.
Sheffield: 7 barrels jewelers’ sweepings, $2,500.
Southampton: 18 cases watches, $3,371; 2 cases stereoscopes, $322; 13 cases watches, $2,200.
Tampico: 10 cases clocks, $125.
Valparaiso: 19 cases clocks, $367.
Vera Cruz: 13 cases plated ware, $115.
Zurich: 2 cases clocks, $110.
The Taubman & Harding Co., St. Johns- ville, N. Y., was incorporated, May 4, with a capital of $5,000, to deal in jewelry and china. The incorporators were Henry and Maud A. Taubman and Frank G. Harding.
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Philadelphia Jewelers’ Club Host of
Many Jewelers at Jolly Smoker and Entertai nment.
Phil.\delphi.a, Pa., April 30. — The hand- somely furnished rooms of the Philadel- phia Jewelers’ Club at 12'28 Chestnut St., were the scene Tuesday night of one of the largest gatherings of jewelers and their friends in this city on any occasions, except, perhaps, those of the annual banquet of the club, and it is doubtful whether there were not more jewelers at the club Tues- day night than there were at the Bellevue- Stratford Hotel in February last. It was the occasion of a smoker and vaudeville entertainment given by the club and was in every way an unqualified Success, bring- ing together for a night’s jollification and commercial fraternalism “inside” and “road” salesman, clerk and employer, manufacturer, wholesaler and retailer, the latter both of the big cities and the small suburban and rural towns and villages.
How the spirit of good fellowship pre- vailed while the members and their guests were being entertained by talent, recruited from the best theatrical aggregations, must be left to be told by those who were there. Louis P. White and Joseph E. Cadwallader, of the Board of Governors, who had worked completing the arrangements for the smoker, have been overwhelmed with congratulations of their fellow members on the success that crowned their efforts and feel more than amply repaid by the assur- ance that they had afforded such a pleasant evening’s entertainment.
The vaudeville show began at nine o’clock and was given in the suite of par- lors on the second floor at the rear of which was erected a stage. H. Bart Mc- Hugh, an agent, had charge of the theatri- cal talent and arranged the programme to meet the wishes of Messrs. White and Cad- wallader for a first-class show only. Billy Farnon and the Misses Wills and Ransley sang and danced themselves into good favor with the jewelers from the start. Farnon scored a hit with a song, “It’s Better to be the Lobster than a Wise Guy,” and Carl Brehmer, as a magician, puzzled even the card sharps with his tricks with the paste boards and amazed all with displays of legerdemain. Larry Flood, a black face comedian, had a funny dissertation to make on street car traffic, while the Jew- elers’ Club quartette was as usual given vociferous applause. ,A.s a persuasive, be- witching soubrette. Miss Louise Charland was, in the language of her auditors, “all to the good.” The Five Musical McClar- ens displayed their versatility in the musi- cal line, pounding out melodies from all sorts of queer instruments. As a senti- mental balladist Miss Hattie Dixey, awakened memories that were pleasing. William Humphries was agreeable as a mimic.
The vaudeville show continued until 11 o’clock, after which the clubmen and their guests went to the third floor where the festivities were continued indefinitely and where the members organized a little vaude- ville show all their own, calling upon John Brandt, the possessor of a voice of remark- able timbre, and ever-popular with the jew- elers, although his line like his voice is timber, yet no one will venture to say he is
a wooden man, and if he had been he would even then have been of the Cali- fornia red wood variety, since he is some six or seven feet high and of 300 lbs. avoirdupois. Mr. Brandt was obliging and responded to the calls for a song with some good old arias and then added some brand new stories, with telling effect. A Mr. Betz, a guest of the Jewelers’ Club all the way from Auckland, New Zealand, had a variety of stories from the Australian con- tinent. Others who helped in the enter- tainment of their fellow members and their hosts were John Lief ried, William Reimold, Howard Freeley and Howard Stevenson. The swapping of yarns, punctuated with the popping of corks, lasted until long after midnight.
Of the hundreds who partook of the famed hospitality of the Jewelers’ Club, many came early and left early, and many came late and left later. Indeed, members and their guests were coming and going all night, and only a guess can be made as to the number actually there. But the club rooms were crowded from early evening to early morning.
Jewelers’ 24 Karat Club Leases Quarters at 57 Maiden Lane.
A special meeting of the Jewelers’ 24 Karat Club of New York City was held last Wednesday afternoon at two o’clock, in parlor L of the Astor House, at which time the report of the Board of Directors, regarding the question of securing head- quarters for the club was submitted and the matter of changing the date of the annual outing from Sept. 12 to Aug. 1 de- cided.
The club has leased the third floor of the Reisenweber building, 57 Maiden Lane, where the organization will establish social quarters. One-half of the floor space will be given up for dining purposes and the other half will be used for club rooms. The club rooms will be furnished in heavy leather covered furniture in keeping with the use for which they are to be made. An opening or house warming will be held shortly, and will be in the form of a lunch- eon to be served to members of the club only.
The change, from Sept. 12 to Aug. 1, in the date for the annual outing of the club, which will be held at Pleasure Bay, Long Branch, N. J., was made because it was considered that the September date was too late in the year, and because of the fact that the Steamboat Co. could furnish better transportation facilities in August.
A clambake will be held again this year, and Voss’ First Regiment Band, of New- ark, N. J., will be on hand to accompany the jewelers as usual. The boat will start at 9 A. M. instead of 10, and will thus afford more time for the athletic events which will be finished before dinner time.
Wilson Oplinger, a popular jeweler of Lehighton, Pa., who died recently of pneu- monia in his 47th year, was a native of Danielsville, but had a residence at Le- highton for many years. The funeral serv- ices, which were held from the United Evangelical Church, were largely attended, and the interment was in the Uniontown Cemetery.
Death of Edmund C. Gifford.
Fall River, Mass., April 29. — Edmund C. Gifford, the head of the well-known jewelry concern known as Chas. E. Gifford & Co., at 13 N. Main St., died Sunday evening last in West Falmouth, and the news of his passing, though not unexpected, caused profound sorrow and regret not only among the members of the jewelry trade of this city, but throughout the east, as he was widely known and highly re- garded both as a business mam and as a jeweler. Mr. Gifford had suffered for some time with liver trouble, and in the hope of benefitting his condition by a rest, had gone to his Summer home in this city last March. The remains were brought to Fall River and the funeral services were held here yesterday.
Edmund Chase Gifford was a native of this city and was born March 10. 1852. He was a son of Ellis and Abby C. Gifford, and was .one of 10 children. PTis father, who had a successful business as jeweler and silversmith on S. Main St., which he founded in 1830, educated the son to that trade, and young Mr. Gifford learned the business in his father’s store. The father admitted an elder son, Charles E. Gifford, as partner, and after the death of the foun- der of the firm, Edmund C. Gifford became associated with his brother under the firm style of C. E. Gifford & Co. The firm, prospered and for many years the partner- ship continued without change until the death of Charles Gifford, March 20, 1895, since which time Edmund C. Gifford had been the sole owner of the business.
Deceased was married twice, first to Miss Edith Heywood Miles, of Worcester, who died July 26, 1888, and next to Miss Alice J. Flagg, of Chelsea. The latter and her three daughters together with a son, Ellis Gifford, by his first wife, survive.
Mr. Gifford, though he gave a large part of his time to his business, also devoted time and energy to other work. He was for many years a member of the Unitarian Society, and had much to do with all the large building operations of that organiza- tion, of which he was treasurer for about 15 years. He was one of the original mem- bers of the Fall River Merchants’ Associa- tion and had been prominent in the latter body both as a member and officer. He was a man of quiet habits and strong do- mestic tendencies and was noted for his remarkable good taste. He was extremely fond of good literature, and in fact had all the attributes of the ideal type of the New England merchant and gentleman.
New Schedules Clocks, Jewelry, Etc., Under the New Zealand Tariff.
Washington, D. C., May 1. — The New Zealand tariff provides the following duties on goods imported :
Clocks, time registers and time detectors, 20 per cent, ad valorem.
Fancy hair and toilet combs, 20 per cent.
Jewelry, plate, gold or silver, silver-plated ware, green stone, cut or polished, 20 per cent. Watches, 20 per cent.
Lacquered metal ware, 25 per cent.
Medals and old coin, free.
The partnership existing between Sharp & Meoders, Maysville, Ga., was recently dissolved, W. G. Sharp continuing alone.
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Imports of Clocks, Watches, Jewelry and Gems Into Canada.
Toronto, Can., May 1. — The monthly report of the Department of Trade and Commerce of Canada for January, 1908, just issued, gives the value of imports for home consumption in the jewelry and kindred trades as follows:
Ten months ending
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January, |
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Clocks : |
1907. |
1908. |
1907. |
1908. |
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Great Britain... |
$494 |
$632 |
$12,113 |
$15,053 |
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United States... |
23,391 |
12.197 |
240,624 |
237,256 |
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Germany |
2,388 |
3,342 |
35,776 |
43,365 |
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Other countries. |
413 |
269 |
12,385 |
13,375 |
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Totals |
$26,686 |
$16,440 |
$300,898 |
$309,049 |
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Watches : |
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Great Britain... |
$2,575 |
$672 |
$23,056 |
$19,076 |
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United States... |
59,644 |
19,720 |
633,234 |
625,379 |
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France |
56 |
229 |
18,338 |
4,085 |
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Switzerland , . . . |
17,594 |
17,356 |
136,570 |
184,470 |
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Other countries. |
632 |
1,282 |
31,344 |
40,252 |
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Totals |
• $80,501 |
$39,259 |
$842,542 |
$873,262 |
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Jewelry: |
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Great Britain... |
$10,346 |
$12,485 |
$129,965 |
8189,067 |
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United States... |
49,010 |
43,029 |
652,120 |
631,247 |
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Germany |
8.463 |
3,623 |
91,332 |
95,145 |
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Other countries. |
5,512 |
6,729 |
37,180 |
88,407 |
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Totals |
$73,331 |
$65,866 |
$910,597 |
$1,003,866 |
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Gold and silver and |
manufactures of: |
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Great Britain... |
$13,494 |
$12,510 |
$208,427 |
$210,333 |
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United States... |
11,347 |
9,923 |
254,909 |
244,043 |
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Other countries. |
2,133 |
2,934 |
60,409 |
54,104 |
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Totals |
$26,974 |
$25,367 |
$523,745 |
$608,480 |
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Precious stones of |
all kinds |
and imitations |
of |
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(dutiable) : |
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Great Britain... |
$30,875 |
$23 |
$66,208 |
$60,702 |
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United States... |
15,684 |
2,986 |
53,165 |
58,018 |
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France |
7,068 |
3,738 |
29,997 |
65,138 |
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676 |
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Other countries. |
9,741 |
170 |
117,502 |
31,611 |
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Totals |
$63,368 |
$6,917 |
$226,872 |
$216,145 |
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Precious stones of |
a., kinds |
and imitations |
of |
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(free) : |
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Great Britain... |
$12,600 |
$2,699 |
$499,007 |
■ $567,646 |
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United States... |
13,.504 |
5.048 |
122,376 |
198,355 |
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122,714 |
263.978 |
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218,694 |
310,299 |
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Other countries. |
14,542 |
130,110 |
55,961 |
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Totals |
$26,104 |
$22,289 |
$1,092,901 |
$1,396,239 |
Bids Received and Contracts Awarded
by Government Departments to Supply Various Articles.
W.\SHiNGTON, D. C., April 29. — The fol- lowing bids for silverware have been re- ceived by the depot quartermaster, Phila- delphia, Pa. :
For 10 gravy boats and trays — James K. Shaw, New York, $9.99 each; L. Barth & Sons, New York, $11.50 each; John Wana- maker, Philadelphia, $10.48 each.
For 50 nut crackers — James K. Shaw, 37c. each; Manhattan Supply Co., 36%c. each; Ellis A. Gimble, Philadelphia, $18.50 all ; L. Barth & Son, 38c. each; John Wana- maker, $4.04 per dozen.
For 10 butter dishes — James K. Shaw, $8.49; L. Barth & Son, $9.40; John \V ana- maker, $8.92.
For 500 dessert forks — James K. Shaw, $2.34 dozen; Manhattan Supply Co., 2lVzc. each ; Ellis Gimble, $110 all ; Albert Pick & Co., Chicago, 25c. each; Paul J. Devitt, Philadelphia, 20%c. each ; L. Barth & Son, 21c. each; John Wanamaker, $2.46 per dozen.
For 500 table forks— James K. Shaw, $2.74 per dozen ; Manhattan Supply Co., 25%c. each; Ellis A. Gimbel, $135 all; Al- bert Pick & Co., 30c. each; Paul J. Devitt, 24c. each; L. Barth & Sons, 23 l/6c. each; John Wanamaker, $2.88 per dozen.
For 500 dessert knives- — James K. Shaw, $1.99 per dozen; Wm. Hodges & Co., Philadelphia, 17%c. each ; Manhattan Sup- ply Co., 18c. each ; Ellis A. Gimble, $95 all ; Aibert Pick & Co., 16c. each ; Paul J. De- vitt, 18c. each ; L. Barth & Son, 17c. each ; John Wanamaker, $2.10 per dozen.
For 500 Fruit knives — James K. Shaw, $1.69 per dozen; Manhattan Supply Co., 16%c. each ; Ellis A. Gimble, $85 all ; Al- bert Pick & Co., 15c. each ; Paul J. Devitt, 16%c. each; L. Barth & Son, 17%c. each; John Wanamaker, $1.78 per dozen.
For three soup ladles — James K. Shaw, $1.94 each ; Manhattan Supply Co., $1.47%c. Ellis A. Gimble, $3 all ; L. Barth & Son, $1.59 each; John Wanamaker, $2.04 each.
For 10 ice pitchers — James K. Shaw, $14.99 each; L. Barth & Son, $16.25; John Wanamaker, $15.74.
For 10 syrup pitchers — James K. Shaw. $9.24; L. Barth & Son, $10.20; John Wana- maker, $9.70.
For 500 dessert spoons — James K. Shaw, $2.-34 per dozen ; Manhattan Supply Co., 2IV2C. each; Ellis Gimble, $110 all; Albert Pick & Co., 25c. each; ‘Paul J. Devitt, 20%c. each; L. Barth & Son, 21c. each; John Wanamaker. $2.46 per dozen.
For 1,000 teaspoons — James K. Shaw, $1.54 per dozen; Manhattan Supply Co.. 12%c. each; Ellis A. Gimble, $140 all; Al- bert Pick & Co., 15c. each ; Paul J. Devitt, 12%c. each; L. Barth & Son, ll%c. each; John Wanamaker, $1.62 per dozen.
For 1.200 tablespoons — James K. Shaw, $2.74 per dozen ; Manhattan Supply Co., 25%c. each ; Ellis A. Gimble, $32-4 all ; Al- bert Pick & Co., 30c. each; Paul J. Devitt, 24%c. each; L. Barth & Son, 2314c. each; John Wanamaker, $2.88 per dozen.
For 500 small spoons — Paul J. Devitt, 8c. each ; Siegel-Cooper Co., 6%c. each.
For 500 German silver forks — Manhattan
Supply Co., 9c. each; Ellis A. Gimbel, $55 all; Paul J. Devitt, 9%c. each.
Washington, D. C, May 1. — The Navy Department has awarded a contract for 30 peloruses, spheres and dials to Keuffel & Esser, Hoboken, N. J., at $2,981.50.
Assets and Liabilities of D. & A. Brinker, New York, as Shown by Their Schedules.
Schedules in bankruptcy of David Brin- ker and Abraham Brinker, trading as D. & A. Brinker, wholesale jewelers, 49 Maid- en Lane, New York, which were filed May 1, in the United States District Court, New York, show the liabilities to be $7,420 in unsecured claims and assets to be $3,712, consisting of stock in trade, $200 ; accounts, $1,364 ; fixtures, $319, and cash in bank, $29.
Among the unsecured creditors are Dunn & Rodenberg, $184; Shiman & Eisenstein, $927; J. M. Fisher & Co., $228; S. K. Merril & Co., $677 ; .Andrew I. Kiefer, $676; H. F. Barrows & Co., $512; I. Hoh- berger, $609 ; I. Wallman, $252 ; M. & F. Rosenberg, $292; Malliet & Maxwell, $528; Kleinberg & Propstein. $250; H. Brinker, $414; Joe Grand, $100; L. & B. Lehr, $1,- 484.
Jobbers of Chicago Hold Important
Meetings and Decide to Form a New Organization.
Chicago, May 4. — .A meeting of all the Chicago jobbers was held at the rooms of the Chicago Jewelers’ Association in the Columbus Memorial building last Tuesday and Thursday. The meetings were specially called for the purpose of considering certain conditions which at present obtain in the jewelry jobbing trade. .A new association will be formed, composed exclusively of jewelry jobbers.
.Another meeting will be held this week and the following officers will probably be elected : President, B. C. .Allen, of Benj.
.Allen & Co. ; vice-president, C. H. Knights, of the C. H. Knights-Thearle Co. ; secre- tary, A. \Y. Sproehnle, of Sproehnle & Co. ; treasurer, Harry W. Hahn, of H. F. Hahn & Co. The board of directors will consist of seven members. A. Hirsch, of .A. Hirsch & Co. ; Lem. W. Flershem, of Lapp & Flershem, and S. Glickauf, of S. Glickauf & Co., together with the four officers, consti- tute the board.
Co-operation of jobbers’ associations of other cities is one of the possibilities of the new association.
Saul Klein, Greenville, Miss., has sold out to Lang & Schlom.
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Beware of This Young Woman With
an Affinity for Three Carat Dia- mond Rings.
Jewelers in this city and throughout the country are again warned to beware of a j-oung woman who calls at jewelry stores under the pretense of wishing to buy valu- able diamond rings and substitutes imitation rings in the place of the genuine articles. This young woman visited the store of E. M. Gattle & Co., 420 Fifth .\ve., recently, during the afternoon when the store was well filled with people, and succeeded in working the same trick that she had previ- ously perpetrated a't the store of William Barthman, 174 Broadway, New York. At the Gattle store the woman substituted a ring containing an imitation stone for one with a diamond of about 2% carats, mount- ed in a 14-karat Tiffany mounting. She had scarcely succeeded in getting out of the store before the fraud was discovered, though not in time to catch her. The woman visited the Fifth ,\ve. store of Reed & Barton the same afternoon and asked to see diamond rings. Rings were shown her which were in locked trays. She decided that there was nothing that just suited her and asked tor some special order goods, with the understanding that she was to re- turn later for them. She has not as yet returned. She also visited other Fifth Ave. and lower Broadway jewelry stores, but so far as could be learned did not succeed in obtaining goods from any of them.
At the store of E. M. Gattle & Co. she gave the name of Mrs. P. B. Wilcox, 107th St. and Broadway. At the Barthman store she gave the name of Mrs. W. H. Bittigan. Her method of working at the Gattle store was almost identical with that at the down town jewelry establishments. She first asked for a three-carat diamond ring, and, after examining it carefully, decided that the price was too high, and. having made the exchange, diverted the clerk’s attention by calling for a gentleman’s ring containing a three-stone setting. She. of course, failed to find the ring which suited her, and as soon as possible took her departure.
The woman is described as being about five feet eight inches in height, weighing about 130 pounds. She has light brown hair, an oval face and very white com- plexion. Her fingers are long and tapering and are stained with nicotine. Her eyes are light brown and in the left one there is a slight cast. Her lips are thick and red. She dresses fairly well.
Boston Jeweler Who Was Sent to Jail
on Charge of Concealing Assets Is Granted a New Trial.
Boston, May 2. — The United States Cir- cuit Court of Appeals has set aside the verdict rendered a few months ago by the United States District Court in this city in the Simeon W. Jacobs case. The ap- peal was taken on account of alleged errors in the admission of evidence, and the United States Circuit Court of .\ppeals finds that this occurred specifically as to the cross examination of Jacobs on testi- mony that had been given by him before the referee in bankruptcy previously, inas- much as the bankruptcy act provides that questions answered by the bankrupt shall
not subsequently be used against him in criminal proceedings.
The Jacobs case attracted considerable attention when it came up for trial last year. Simeon W. Jacobs was a retail jew- eler in Worcester, and a creditors’ petition was filed against him on Sept. 3, 1904. His liabilities proved to be about $22,000 and his assets about half that amount. I. Warshauer, a Boston jobber, was the ap- praiser of his stock in the store, and valued it at approximately $3,000.
Concealment by Jacobs of certain of the assets was alleged subsequently, and he was indicted in February, 1906, his case coming up for trial in September, 1907. Meanwhile the wife of Jacobs had applied for a divorce, which was decreed, and she was one of the witnesses against him in the criminal proceedings. He was ad- judged guilty and sentenced to two years in jail. Exceptions were allowed, however, and by the decree of the Court of Appeals just entered the case is remanded to the United States District Court for re-trial.
Reward of $200 Offered for Capture of Thieves Who Robbed Hammond, Ind., Jewelers — Two Suspects Arrested.
Chicago, ^lay 4. — William Davis alias “Bloomington Red” and “Ike” Blone, was arrested Friday on suspicion of being the men who committed the robbery at Bastar & McGarry’s jewelry store, Hammond, Ind., last week. Davis claimed he could prove an alibi. Blone admitted he was in Hammond at the time of the theft but de- nied he had anything to do with it.
The thief smashed the window of Bastar & AIcGarry’s store and escaped with the following diamond rings :
Slightly yellow stone, 1% Vie carats, set in Gypsy Belcher.
White stone, % ^/le carat, set in flat Belcher.
Two white stones, % carat each, set in six-prong tooth mountings, Roman colored.
White stone, % */ie carat, set in six-prong tooth mounting, Roman color.
White stone, % */32 carat, set in Tiffany mounting. White stone, % Vei carat, set in six-prong tooth mounting, Roman color.
White stone, 1% ‘A* carat, set in Tiffany.
“ “ 1 Vs2 carat, set in Tiffany.
“ “ 1 V32 carat, set in Tiffany.
“ “ % carat, set in Tiffany.
“ “ % carat, set in Tiffany.
“ “ % 1/32 carat, set in Tiffany.
“ “ % 1/18 carat, set in Tiffany.
“ “ 1 V32 carat, set in flat Belcher.
“ “ about % carat, set in Tiffany.
“ “ about % carat, set in Tiffany.
Three white stones, about % carat each, set in Tiffany mounting.
White stone and ruby, % carat, set in double Tiffany.
Two white stones, about % carat each, set in double Tiffany.
Two white stones, about Vt carat each, set in Tiffany single mountings.
Two gents’ signet top, with 'i carat stone set in center of signet.
reward of $200 is offered for the ar- rest of the thief. Jewelers are requested to telegraph direct to Fred G. Rimbach, Supt. of Police, Hammond. Ind., in case the thief or tlie jewelry is located in their vicinity.
The building of the Hallett Jewelry Co., Lincoln. Nebr., is being thoroughly re- modeled. A cut glass room and an optical room will be added.
Creditors of Isadore Kahn, Washington.
D. C., Meet in New York and Dis- cuss His Offer of Settlement.
The meeting of creditors of Isadore Kahn, Washington, D. C., was held Friday morning at 10 o’clock, at the Hotel Astor, New York. The meeting was called by the debtor through his attorney, and was attended by creditors representing about 7)0 per cent, of the indebtedness. The debtor was not present, but was repre- sented by Mr. Rosenburg, his attorney, who stated that Mr. Kahn’s stock and fixtures were valued at about $3,000, and that his liabilities were about $12,000. An offer of 33 1-3 per cent, in settlement of the debts was made, on a basis of 2.5 per cent, in cash and the balance of 8 1-3 per cent, in notes signed by the debtor and indorsed by his brother, Adolph Kahn. It was at once apparent that the creditors present were not favorably inclined towards this proposition and unanimously voted not to accept it.
Considerable discussion then followed, relative to the situation, and it was decided best to appoint a chairman and Montagpie D. Cohn, of Cohen, Shultz & Co., was se- lected. A motion was made and passed that creditors suggest to the attorney that in behalf of the debtor he should make an offer on the basis of 30 cents cash, and 10 cents in notes, and bearing interest, payable Jan. 1, 1909, and indorsed by Adolph Kahn. The attorney agreed to take the proposition up with the debtor and attempt to get an immediate answer.
Isador Kahn, the debtor, has been run- ning an auction sale, and from questions asked the attorney, it was ascertained that no books had been kept in the usual busi- ness, and that Mr. Kahn did not know the amount of money taken at the auction sale, and did not know the amount of goods dis- posed of, nor the price received for them.
When asked as to what had become of the proceeds of the auction sale, the at- torney stated that it had been paid out to creditors and that the debtor claimed to have no cash on hand at the present time. He claimed to have in his possession can- celled checks showing that the debtor had paid out between $12,000 and $13,000 to creditors since January 1. He also stated that there were no cash loans or no goods pawned. The facts gleaned from the attor- ney relative to the debtors financial con- dition were very meagre, and the creditors seemed very much dissatisfied with the slight amount of information obtained from him. They seemed to be of the opinion, however, that it would be best to effect a settlement rather than to put the debtor through bankruptcy proceedings.
There are about 50 creditors in all, the largest of whom is Nathan Wolff, with a claim of $2,300.
Word was received from West Point, Miss., last week, to the effect that T. L. Mitchel, one of the most prominent opti- cians of that city and vice-president of the Mississippi Optical Society, had died at his home, April ’25. lilr. Mitchel was formerly a resident of Sparta, Tenn., to which place his remains were taken for interment. The deceased is survived by a widow and six children.
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May 6, 1908.
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The usual spring moving has been at its height in the wholesale jewelry district in New York during the past week, and all along Maiden Lane, Nassau St. and John St. between Broadway and William St. the turmoil has been most active. The new Silversmiths' building, 15 Maiden Lane, and tile new Fnmkel building, 45 John St., have been the destination of the majority of the movers, and these commodious buildings arc now the homes of a numlier of promi- nent concerns. The number of removals this year has e.xceeded those of last year to some extent. 'I'lie business concerns are fast becoming settled in their new cpiartcrs, and the period of moving is about over.
Following is a list of removals from Jan.
1 to date as far as they have been reported : Adams, Thomas W., & Co., manufacturers, 11 John St., to 15 Maiden Lane.
Aikin-Lambert Co., pens, 33 Maiden Lane, to 15 Maiden Lane.
Aikin-Lambert Jewelry Co., jobbers. 33 Maiden T,.ane, to 15 Maiden Lane.
Allen, C. II., & Co., manufacturers, 11 Maiden Lane, to 180 Hroadway.
Harnett, L.. & Co., manufacturers, 13 Maiden Lane, to 15 Maiden Lane.
Barrows, H. F.. Co., manufacturers, 37 Maiden Lane, to 15 ^laiden Lane.
Berland & Nadler, jobbers, 30 Chrystie St., to 47 Maiden Lane.
Blackinton, K., & Co., manufacturers, 3 Maiden Lane, to 15 iSIaiden Lane.
Bliss Bros. Co., manufacturers, 0 Maiden Lane, to 15 Maiden Lane.
Bloom, I., diamond polisher, 101 Beekman St., to 51 Maiden Lane.
Bowden, J. B., & Co., manufacturers, 1 Maiden Lane, to 15 Maiden Lane.
Braun, Jacob F., retailer, 37 Maiden Lane, to 2168 Third Ave.
Breivogel. Philipp J., watchmaker, 1 Maiden Lane, to 68 Nassau St.
Brokaw, I). D., manufacturer, 19 John St., to 15 Maiden Lane.
Bruhl Bros. & Henius Co., importers, 68 Nassau St., to 15 Maiden Lane.
Cattelle, W. K., precious stones, 7 Maiden Lane, to 180 Broadway.
Chopard Freres, importers, 49 Maiden Lane, to 56 Maiden Lane.
Coon, P. A., Silver M£g. Co., silversmiths, 32 Park PI., to 7 Warren St.
Daggett & Clap Co., manufacturers, 21 Maiden Lane, to 7 Maiden Lane.
Draper, Estate of O. M., manufacturers, ^7 Maiden Lane, to 15 Maiden Lane.
Durgin, Wm. B., Co., silversmiths, downtown offices opened at 15 Maiden Lane.
Elgin National Watch Co., manufacturers, 11 John St., to 15 Maiden Lane.
Espositer, A. & S., Co., lapidaries, 12 John St., to 45 John St.
P'ord & Carpenter, manufacturers, 2 Maiden Lane, to 15 Maiden Lane.
Follette Time Recording Co., 675 Hudson St., to 18th St. and Ninth Ave.
Frankenthal, Adolph L., watch importer, 81 Nassau St., to 170 Broadway.
Friedman, Benjamin, diamond setter, 17 Maiden Lane, to 45 John St.
Garreaud & Griser, lapidaries, 68 Nassau St., to 45 John St.
Goddard, Ira, jobber, 11 John St., to 15 Maiden Lane.
Golden, Isaac, retailer, 238 Bleecker St., to 328 W. 125th St.
Goldmuntz Bros., diamond importers, 71 Nassau St., to 87 Nassau St.
Gorham Co. (downtown store), silversmiths, 21 Maiden Lane, to 15 ^laiden Lane.
Gould, F. D., manufacturer, Watertown, N. Y., to 71 Nassau St.
Hammond, .Samuel, & Co., retailers. 71 Wall St., to 72 Wall St.
Ilenckel. Ci. .\., & Co., manufacturers, 540 W.
22d St., to 109 W. 26th St.
Hick’s, Wm. S., Sons, gold pen manufacturers, 231 Greenwich St., to 15 Maiden Lane.
Himalaya Mining Co., cutters, 52 Nassau St., to 15 Maiden Lane.
Howard, E., Clock Co., manufacturers, 41 Maiden Lane, to 84 William St.
Ingersoll, Robert, & Bro., manufacturers, 51 Maiden Lane, to 45 John St.
Jewelers Board of Trade, 170 Broadway, to 15 Maiden Lane.
Jewelers’ Protective Union, 11 John St., to 15 Maiden Lane.
Jewelers’ Safety Fund Society, 11 John St., to 15 Maiden Lane.
Junsch, J. W. B., watchmaker, Brooklyn, N. V., to 6 John St.
Kautzmann & Co., manufacturers, 13 Maiden Lane, to 170 Broadway.
Kent, E. R., & Co., manufacturers, 51 John St., to 282 Pearl St.
Kerr, Wm. B., Co., silversmiths, open office at 15 ^laiden Lane.
Kleinberg & Probstein, diamond importers, 65 Nassau St., to 71 Nassau St.
Lehman, E. A., & Co., manufacturers, 20 Maiden Lane, to 45 John St.
Mabie, Todd & Co., gold pen manufacturers. 130 Fulton St., to 15 Maiden Lane.
Maebcrt & Reiss, rei)airers, 71 Nassau St., to 15 Maiden Lane.
Manchester Mfg. Co., manufacturers, to the 13th door, 13 Maiden Lane.
Marden, Kettlety, manufacturers, 35 Maiden Lane, to 15 Maiden Lane.
Marx, Charles, jobber, 37 ^laiden Lane, to 15 Maiden Lane.
Merrill, S. K., Co., manufacturers, 9 Maiden Lane, to 15 Maiden Lane.
Myers & Gordon, watchmakers, 1368 Broadway, to 71 Nassau St.
New York Diamond Cutting Co. (factory), cutters, Brooklyn, N. V., to 45 John St.
Benfold, William C., Co., jobbers, Philadelphia, Pa., to 35 Maiden Lane.
Randall, C. Ray, & Co., manufacturers. 4th floor to 6th floor, 7 Maiden Lane.
Robbins, Chas. M., Co., manufacturers, 13 Maiden Lane, to 15 Maiden Lane.
Rosenbaum, Morris, retailer, 1455 First Ave., to Long Island City.
Rosenthal, Adolph, watch specialist, 12 John St., to 45 John St.
Saart, W. II., Co., manufacturers, 12th floor to 10th floor, 47 Maiden Lane.
Scheidig, John, & Co., opticians, 50 Maiden Lane, to 32 Maiden Lane.
Schnmkler, Jacob J., jobber, 122 Canal St., to 131 Canal St.
Schultz & Co., manufacturers, 12 Jolm St., to 9 Maiden Lane.
Sexton, William L., & Co., manufacturers, 7 Maiden Lane, to 45 John St.
Spencer, E. L., Co., manufacturers, 9 Maiden Lane, to 15 Maiden Lane.
Standard Button Co., 180 Broadway, to 15 Maiden Lane.
Sugarman, Benj. S., lapidary, 12 John St., to 45 John St.
Sussman, B. J., diam nd setter, 19 Beekman St., to 1U6 Fulton St.
Tannenbaum, L., & Co., diamond importers, 52 Nassau St., to 15 Maiden Lane.
Tepper, M. F., repairer, 19 W. 31st St., to 41 W. 35th St.
Towle Mfg. Co., silversmiths, 41 Union Sq., to 15 Maiden Lane.
Turner, John F., auctioneer, 2 Maiden Lane, to 15 Maiden Uane.
\’an Antwerpen, \'an den Bosch & Co., importers, 187 Lafayette St., to 45 John St.
Watson 8: Newell C'o., manufacturers. 180 Broarl- way, to 15 .Maiden Lane.
Weinl)crg. Isaac IL, retailer, 14 Maiden Lane, to 15 Maiclen Lane.
Weiner, Garson & Naiglcs, jobbers, 277 Grand St., to 15 Maiden Lane.
Wendell & C-o., manufacturers, 103 William St., to 45 Jolin St.
Westphal, W. C. A., watchmaker, 180 Broadway, to 171 Broadway.
Wood, Chas. F., & Co., importers, 1 Maiden Lane, to 15 Maiden Lane.
The following have, since Jan. 1. opened stores an<l offices in New York :
Brainard & Wilson Co., Danbury, Conn., opened New York offices, 621 Broadway.
Crown Mfg. Co., Attleboro, Mass., opened New York offices, 51 Maiden Lane.
De Dilectis, M., Torre del C'reco, Italy, opened New York offices, 529 Broadwa}*.
Goldberg, Michael M., diamond broker, opened at 14 Maiden Lane.
Leiss, John II., as representative, opened offices, 7 Maiden Lane.
Mead, ^I. A., S: Co., Chicago, opened New' York office, 15 Maiden Lane.
Pitzele, Samuel, manufacturer, opened at 51 Maiden Lane.
Queen City Silver Co., Cincinnati, O., opened New York offices, 15 Maiden Lane.
Rauch, Frederick W., broker in precious stones, opened at 9 Maiden Lane.
Sommer, Charles W., dealer in precious stones, opened at 68 Nassau St.
Weiner, B. J., diamond cutter, opened quarters at 45 John St.
Whiting Mfg. Co., silversmiths, downtown office opened at 15 Maiden Lane.
Williams Bros. Mfg. Co., Glastonbury, Conn., opened New York offices, 15 Maiden Lane.
Chicago. ^lay 2. — Removals in Chicago this \-ear are few in number. The trade seems to liave settled down for some time to come. Those who moved Maj- 1 and prior to that date are:
Abelson & Co., instalment jewelers, new firm, 72 Madison St.
American Swiss Watch Co., watch importers, from 103 State St. to 42 E. Madison St.
Autofiller Pen Co., fountain pens, from 185 Dear- born St. to 42 E. Madison St.
Burrows, Wm. A., jobber, from room 1109 to room 801. 42 E. Madison St.
Bauman Jewelry Co., retail jewelers, from 72 E.
Madison St. to 110-112 E. Madison St.
Bauman Loan Co., from 159 S. Clark St. to 110- 112 E. Madison St.
Basch, Louis, & Co., instalment jewelers, from 209 State St. to 272 State St.
Barger, M. F., & Co., watch jobbers, from 103 State St. to 42 E. Madison St.
Crafters, Clarence, arts and crafts, new corpor- ation, 170 E. Madison St.
Challen, F. H., manufacturer’s agent, from 37 Randolph St. to 169 Wabash Ave.
Crescent Mfg. Co., from 42 Madison St. to 11 S. Water St.
Daggett & Clap Co., branch office, from room 805 to room 405, 103 State St.
Daniels & Lesch Co., jobbers, new firm, at 164- 166 E. Madison St.
Floyd-Horsman Co., manufacturers, new' agency, 42 E. ^ladison St.
Fry, FI. C., Glass Co., from 185 Fifth Ave. to 42 E. Madison St.
Gelderth, W. B., jew’elry repairer, from Masonic Temple to 42 E. Madison St.
Goldsmith Bros. Smelting & Refining Co., from 67 Washington St. to 42 E. Madison St.
Illinois Watch Case Co., from 131 Wabash Ave. to 42 E. Madison St.
Irons & Russell Co., emblems, new' agency. 131 Wabash Ave.
Jennings Bros. Mfg. Co., art metal goods, from 131 Wabash Ave. to 42 E. Madison St.
Jerome, C. L., diayionds, 13th to 9th floor, Hey- ward Bldg.
Lapp & I'lershem, from 195 State St. to 156 Wabash Ave.
Leach, Miller & Co., manufacturers, new' agency. 103 State St.
Lefort, Henry G., w’atch case materials, from 72 E. Madison St. to 42 E. Madison St.
I.renox Co., Inc., art china, new agency, 169 Wabash Ave.
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Lyons. C. D.. & Co., manufacturers, new agency, 42 E. Madison St.
Maintien I!ros. & Elliot, manufacturers, new agency, 42 E. Madison St.
Noel, E., buyer of stocks, new firm, 42 E. Madi- son St.
Norris, Alister & Co., jobbers, from 138 Wabash Ave. to 42 E. Madison St.
North-Western Ohio Cut Glass Co., new agency, 169 Wabash Ave.
Owens, J. B., Pottery Co., new agency, 169 Wabash Ave.
Peerless Jewelry Co., from 364 State St. to 174
I E. Madison St.
J Quaker City Cut Glass Co., from 185 Fifth .Vve. to 169 Wabash Ave.
I Richardson & Sieger, jewelry repairers, new firm, 42 E. Madison St.
t Rochester Glass Co., from 185 Fifth .\ve. to 42
I E. Madison St.
I Rockford Watch Co., from 131 Wabash Ave. to 42 E. Madison St.
I Rochelle Clock & Watch Mfg. Co., from 64 Wabash Ave. to 42 E. Madison St.
1 Schwartz, II., buyer of stocks, from 72. E. Madi-
' son St. to 42 E. Madison St.
I Swartchild & Co., tools, materials and optical
' goods, from 138 Wabash Ave. to 42 E. Madison St.
I Spence, Charles T., & Co., diamonds, from room 204 to room 601, 103 State St.
Todd, Edw., & Co., fountain pens, novelties, etc., new agency, 42 E. Madison St.
Walker-Edmund Co., instalment jewelers, from 103 State St. to 209 State St.
Waterman, L. E., Co., fountain pens, from 158 State St. to 209 State St.
Webster, G. .A., leather goods, from 64 Wabash Ave. to 100 Lake St.
Wildprett & Saacke, branch office, from 185 Dear- born St. to 42 E. Madison St.
Worley-Jaeger Engraving Co., new firm, at 42 E. Madison St.
Wolstenholme Mfg. Co., manufacturers, from 185 Dearborn St. to 42 E. Madison St.
Portland, Ore., Jeweler Killed in His Store by Thieves.
Portland, Ore., May 2. — Xathan Wolff, a pawnbroker and jeweler who had been in business in Portland for 2-i years, was mur- dered by robbers last night. He was shot in the neck and hacked with a hatchet.
Wolff carried a large stock of diamonds. The robbers took $1,700 in jewelry and money.
The victim of the robbers has long been known to the jewelry trade. For many years in early life he traveled for the house of Henry Wolff, San Francisco, and was also for a time with S. B. Dinkelspiel & Co., of that city. He started in business in this city under the style of Wolff & Eisner, and succeeded to the business about 16 years ago. He was highly regarded in the trade and in social circles, and his tragic death is mourned throughout the jewelry industry on the Pacific Coast.
A meeting of the Southeastern Massa- chusetts .\ssociation of Optometrists was held .\pril 27 at the office of A. A. Da3% Whitman, Brockton, Mass., Rockland, Stoughton, and Plymouth being well repre- sented. The report of the committee on the optometry bill before the Massachusetts legislature was encouraging. The follow- ing committees were appointed : Educa-
tional, A. A. Day and W. L. Bemis, this city, George H. Dears, Stoughton; legisla- tive, W. L. Bemis and A. A. Day, this city, C. H. Evingston, Plymouth ; press, R. M. Sawyer; trustee and auditor, W. L. Bemis; by-laws, W. L. Bemis and A. A. Day; in- vestigating, A. A. Barrett, A. C. Tucker, of Whitman, and C. H. Evingston, of Ply- mouth. The next meeting will be held at the office of A. A. Day, May 25.
George Bramhall, the “Automobile Clock Thief,” Pleads Guilty and Is Sen- tenced to a Prison Term.
Xew H.wex, Conn., May 1. — George Bromhall, or Bramhall, alias Powell, alias Hardy and other names, but known best to the jewelry trade as the “automobile clock thief,” has been sentenced to State prison for a term of not less than two years and not more than four years. Bramhall, as he prefers to be called, it will be remem- bered, was arrested recently in Cincinnati on the complaint of stealing $900 worth of diamonds from S. Silverthau & Sons, of this citj', who were one of many firms on whom he worked his tricks, which he tried throughout ^Massachusetts, Xew York and Connecticut. His method was to get ac- quainted with the jeweler by giving him an automobile clock to be repaired, and when he had disawned suspicion, look at diamonds
S. Silverthau & Son have succeeded in getting back two of the three diamonds stolen from them, which the\' redeemed from brokers with whom the thief had pawned the gems. The third diamond has not yet been located. Demands for the prisoner have been received from Spring- field. Trot'. X. Y., and Brooklyn, X. Y., where warrants for Bramhall's arrest have been sworn out, and he will be rearrested as soon as he serves the term to which he has been sentenced.
Jewelry and Gems Stolen by Bandits Who Robbed Adams Express Car.
Pittsburg, Pa., May 4. — Two men were implicated in looting the safe of the .\dams Express Co. in a car on Panhandle train Xo. 25 last Thursdav’ night. The men, who were masked, bound, blindfolded and robbed Xoah H. Roshen, an express messenger.
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and run away with them as soon as he had got them in his possession.
When he called at the store of Herman Lange in Cincinnati he was recognized by the watchmaker, who had read his descrip- tion in The Circular- Weekly, and Mr. Silverthau was notified. As told in The Circular- Weekly in previous issues, ^Ir. Silverthau came to Cincinnati, recognized the man, and had him brought back to this citt’, where he was held in $5,000 bail.
The prisoner was rearrested jesterday on a warrant issued by Judge Case of the Superior Court, was brought in the court and asked to plead. Evidently seeing that the evidence was too strong to go to trial, liis attorney put in a plea of “guilty” and sentence was immediately pronounced.
The police announce that though they had attempted to examine the prisoner as to his history and acts in other places they suc- ceeded in getting no information from him whatsoever, nor could the\' learn anything as to how, when or where he disposed of his plunder. A brother of the accused man visited him in police headquarters, and to the authorities said that the prisoner was the black sheep of a respectable family and that his relatives know nothing of his move- ments in recent j'ears.
and stole a number of packages, among which was a package of diamonds valued at several hundred dollars, shipped from Pitts- burg by Sam F. Sipe, the diamond mer- chant, to O. L. Anderson & Co., of Colum- bus, O.
As soon as Mr. Sipe was notified of the robbery he at once communicated the facts to the Jewelers’ Safetj- Fund Society, of Xew York. Mr. Sipe carried $550 insurance on the goods, $500 of which was placed with the society', so Mr. Sipe will sustain no loss. He immediately forwarded another package to the Columbus house.
The robbery was one of the most daring ever perpetrated in this section and created intense local interest. Three other packages of jewelrj- were stolen at the same time, and in addition the bandits secured $441.47 in cash, contained in three bags. Another bag contained all the packages of jewelry. The men dumped the monej' into the jew- elry bag. and made away with the loot.
According to the story told by the e.x- press messenger, the thieves evidently were concealed in the e.xpress car when the train left Pittsburg at ld.20 p. m. Judging from the manner in which the bandits applied the brakes it is thought that they were ex- perienced in railroading.
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Geo. H. Carpenter Still Under Examina- tion as to Disposition of Diamonds Obtained from R. A. Breidenbach.
The examination of George H. Carpen- ter, with whom Maurice Dreshfield was as- sociated in transactions by which $182,549 worth of diamonds are alleged to have been obtained from R. A. Breidenbach, 51 Maiden Lane, New York, was continued Thursday for Special Master Peter B. Olney, at his office, 68 William St.
Mr. Carpenter was again on the stand and Receiver William Lesser opened the examination by asking ^Ir. Carpenter whether or not he had given any diamonds to women within the past eight months. Carpenter testified that he gave a ring to Miss IMoylan, his stenographer, but that he had given no other diamonds to any one. He testified that he had used diamonds as collateral securitj' for $2,500, borrowed of a Mrs. Sunderland. In explaining this loan he said he had deposited pawn tickets for a diamond brooch and a ruby pin as secur- it}- and gave his note for $2,500. The goods were pawned at Mc.Aleenan’s and $600 was obtained on them.
He was questioned relative to what he did with the money obtained from Mrs. Sunderland, and stated that it went to Bridgeport, and was applied on the pay- roll of the Monarch Corporation, and that some of it went to Charles R. Brown, with whom he was connected in a business waj'. He further testified that IMr. Brown re- ceived $2,500 worth of diamonds from him, for which he had the receipt, but which had not been paid for.
At this point in the examination F. C. Straat, cashier of the Royal Bank of New York, who had been subpeenaed as a witness, ■was sworn and excused.
Receiver Lesser examined the witness further as to the diamonds sold to Mr. Brown and as to his early acquaintance with Mr. Brown and circumstances under which he met him. to which the witness tes- tified that he could not recollect when he first met Mr. Brown, but that his first busi- ness transactions with him was with refer- ence to the discounting of some paper for him, and that he was introduced to Mr. Brown by a broker.
Asked if he owned an3‘ mining stock or was interested in mining schemes, he answered both questions in the negative.
The special master than questioned the witness as to diamonds received from Mr. Dreshfield. The witness mentioned the diamonds delivered to Mr. Brown as the only ones he kept. When asked about those he did not keep he told of a package of diamonds delivered to him by Mr. Breiden- bach for Dreshfield and afterward given by him (the witness) to Dreshfield. The diamonds for which notes were given to Dreshfield, it was stated, amounted to about $180,000, although no statement was re- ceived. One lot of these was deposited with the Royal Rank of New York as securitj' for $5,500 in borrowed money. Mr. Carpenter stated that he did not know the full value of the diamonds pledged, but that he had a knowledge of what was charged for them on the invoice to Mr. Dreshfield from Mr. Breidenbach, and that the amount was about $8,000. He stated that he had had no other transactions with
the bank relative to this diamond matter.
It is conceded on the part of Mr. Car- penter that practically all moneys that Car- penter received from Dreshfield that Dresh- field claims he realized on these diamonds went to the Monarch Corporation, with the exception of the part that went to Mr. Brown and some small amounts. About $50,000 was paid into the Monarch Cor- poration and was used on the payroll and for material, etc.
The receiver turned his attention to an investigation of the Monarch Fire Appli- ance Co., which was incorporated under the laws of New York State, with a capital stock of $500,000, in 1902, practically all of which stock was owned by Mr. Carpenter who was questioned about transactions be- tween the Monarch Corporation and the Monarch Fire Appliance Co., the gist of his testimony being to the effect that the ac- counts of the two firms are at present about balanced. Mr. Carpenter then went into a long explanation of a judgment which was obtained against the ^Monarch Fire Appli- ance Co. by a former emploj'e named Rogers.
An adjournment was taken until to- morrow, 2 P. M.
Death of J. Morton Clinch,
Boston, Mass., May 4. — J. Morton Clinch, of the firm of William Bond & Son, 148 State St., with which he had been identified for half a century, died on Saturday, May 2, at the Flomeopathic Hospital, in this city.
Mr. Clinch was born in Windsor, X. S., in 1833. His father was an Episcopal clergy- man, and the family came here when he was quite young. Rev. Mr. Clinch being for nearly 25 years rector of a church in South Boston. The firm of which the son became a member is one of the oldest in this city, dating back to 1793. and has long been noted for the manufacture and sale of ship chronometers. IMr. Clinch was a grad- uate of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute of Troy. X. Y. His residence was in Cam- hridge. where funeral services were held this afternoon, the body being cremated at iMt. .\uburn Cemetery. He is survived by a widow and other near relatives, including his nephew, William C. Bond, of the firm.
Death of R. C. Hines.
W.vsHiNGTON, D. C., April 29. — The fu- neral of Rudolph C. Hines, for many years a well-known jeweler of this city, was held yesterdaj- afternoon from the home of his son Edmund G. Hines, 1513 8th St., X. M . The interment was in Prospect Hall Ceme- tery. Mr. Hines died at the City Hospital Saturday, ,\pril 25, after a short illness.
The deceased, who was 67 years old, formerly conducted a jewelry establishment in this city, and of late years was associated with his son at the latter's store, 921 F St.
The store of James Ober, Millford. Mass., was recently damaged by fire to the extent of $3,000.
Burglars recently entered the general store of H. B. Harding, Breesport, X. Y., and took a small amount of cash from the cash register and about $50 worth of mis- cellaneous jewelry, consisting of rings, pins, brooches, etc.
Friends Pay Last Tribute to the Late Adolph Ludwig.
A large number of jewelers attended the funeral of the late Adolph Ludwig, senior member of the firm of A. Ludwig & Son, 75 Nassau St., New York, which took place last Thursday from his late home, 51 E. 122d St., Manhattan. The funeral was in charge of Socrates Lodge No. 595, F. and A. M. of New York.
Mention was made in last week’s issue of the death of Mr. Ludwig, who was well known in the jewelrj' trade. He was born in Middlewalt, Germanj-, 61 years ago, and when a young man came to this coun- tr\', after learning his trade. He secured employment and in time built up a business
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of his own. He had been in business for himself and in partnership with his son, Charles Ludwig, in X"ew York, for 30 years.
Besides being a Mason Mr. Ludwig be- longed to the Odd Fellows, the Knights of the Ladies of Honor and to a number of sporting and shooting clubs, ilany beau- tiful floral offerings were sent to his bier by the different organizations to which he belonged. His surviving relatives include a widow, three daughters and five sons. The interment took place at Woodlawn Cemetery. Rev. J. H. Stone was the offi- ciating clergyman.
The business will be continued under the old style by IMr. Ludwig's sons.
At 4.91 o'clock p. M., April 27, the mes- senger of the Mayor of Milwaukee, Wis., was dispatched to the Council chamber bear- ing the ordinance that the Mayor had drawn up providing for the erection of the clocks. The Council chamber was vacant. The Council had adjourned at 3.59. The Coun- cil meets every two weeks, and the next session is scheduled for May 11. The delay is making the jewelers impatient, and a delegation from the Milwaukee Jewelers’ Club held a consultation with the Maj'or April 29. He promised to call a special meeting for this week. May 4, to act on the street clock matter and other signs.
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C. Carter, of Carter & Co., Wilmington^ Del., has been confined to his home with art attack of grippe.
Thomas Judge, of Joseph B. Bechtel & Co., departed last week for a canvass of the coal regions of the State.
!M. E. Hunter, Beverly, X. J., purchased,, last week, a property in that town, to which he will remove with his famib’.
Vernon Lay Phillips, Smyrna, Del., has announced his approaching marriage to a Miss Ferguson, of Blackbird, Del.
Abraham M. Yeakel, Perkasie, Pa., com- pleted, last week, the installation of a com- plete burglar alarm system in his store.
H. I. Gager’s eyeglass case factory, 144 N. 7th St., was the scene of a fire last week. The blaze was extinguished before much damage was done.
James ^IcCullouch, a former retail jew- eler on 8th St., near Chestnut St., who went out of business some months ago, has taken an office on 11th St., near Chestnut St.
J. S. Kamp, in business with his father^ S. R. Kamp, wholesaler, 9th and Chestnut Sts., is receiving the felicitations of his- friends in the trade upon his marriage last week.
G. H. Horner, Millville, X. J., is reported' to have disposed of the fixtures of his branch store in Wildwood, X’. J., and in- tends to combine his business at the Mill- ville store.
C. S. Kepner, Chester, Pa., has leased a store in Asbury Park, X. J., which he will open soon for the Summer seashore trade, conducting it in connection with the home st(ire in Chester.
Albert Bandschapp, a retailer, 248 N. 8th St., walked, Saturday afternoon, from this city to Atlantic City to spend Sunday at the seashore. Mr. Bandschaap is a pedes- trian who thinks little of a 60-mile jaunt.
C. M. Fogg, of the Keystone Watch Case Co., was confined to his home with a slight illness last week. His family does not ex- pect any serious results from his illness, and' his return to his duties is looked for soon.
The stock and fixtures of George Mayer & Co., bankrupt manufacturing opticians at 728 Sansom St., were disposed of at public auction yesterday. The receivers are Will- iam Morris, retired jeweler, and D. V. Brown, manufacturing optician, 740 San- som St.
Isador Rosenberg, 204 X. 9th St., was last week sued for divorce by his wife, Laura. Mrs. Rosenberg has left her home, 1235- Germantown Ave., and returned to her parents. They have agreed to separation,, pending a definite settlement of the marital troubles.
E. Berlet. of the firm of Maxwell & Ber- let, silversmiths and jewelers, 13th and Walnut Sts. has called a meeting of the Walnut St. Business Men’s Association, of which he is head, to devise ways and means of securing better lighting facilities for the merchants of M'alnut St.
Charles Miller, time superintendent and head of the watch and clock makers of the Reading Railway Co., suffered a loss of $1,500 last Friday when thieves entered his home in Tioga and stole diamonds, watches and other pieces of jewelry from Mrs. Mil- ler’s chiffonier. Documents and papers of
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Importance were removed from the drawers and laid aside. The stolen gems consisted of heirlooms.
The Philadelphia Horological Club held its regular monthly meeting Thursday of last week at Soulas, oth and Minor Sts. ■George S. Cullen presided. Interesting trade topics were discussed by James M. Orr, Charles Murset, F. Breitinger, William Haines and F. J. Salfinger.
Otto C. Rickert opened, last week, a new retail store of his own in Ashland, Pa. Mr. Rickert had been for nine years watchmaker for P. H. Loeper, Ashland. The new store Fas been attractively furnished and stocked, and Mr. Rickert looks hopefully forward to a successful business career.
Edward D. Kruse, a brother of Herman Kruse, watchmaker with the Bailey, Banks ■& Biddle Co., has leased a store on 11th St., near Chestnut St., which will be fitted up elaborately for the sale of confections. The store was formerly occupied as a jewelry atore by Victor Binder, diamond dealer.
Frank Thoman, who closed out his retail store in Camden about two years ago on ^recount of the severe illness of his wife, and who moved to the west, has returned •east and leased a store on Broadway, near Lyons St., Camden, where he will soon open a retail jewelry store.
Alfred Bonsai, who was for many years associated in business with his father at 260 S. 2d St., but who now carries on his trade as a side issue to his business as an electrician, at 1-339 X. 21st St., is being ■congratulated upon the fact that a baby girl was left at his home by the stork last week.
The old auction firm of ^I. Thomas & Sons, 1519 Chestnut St., dissolved partner- ship last week, and have leased the building to Freeman & Sons, who will consolidate the two auction businesses. Both firms are called upon to sell out jewelry stores from time to time and to dispose of diamonds and other jewelry in settlement • of de- cedent’s estates and estates involved in liti- gation and in bankruptcy.
O. O. Stillman formally opened his new store in New Brunswick, X. J., last week, and had a number of neighboring retailers and jewelers of this city as his guests to celebrate the occasion. Among them was Ed. Sickles, of il. Sickles & Sons, who, ac- companied by Mrs. Sickles, was Mr. Still- man’s guest from Thursday until Sunday night. Mr. Stillman erected the property which is occupied bj- his store and designed it to be one of the prettiest of rural jewelry stores.
Watchmakers of this city were incon- venienced last week when the Philadelphia Local Telegraph Co. took its master clock out of circuit to be cleaned and repaired, and was thereby only able to furnish the noon time from the Naval Observatory. Many of the watchmakers of the city de- pend for precise time to set chronometers and guiding clocks upon the company’s bulletins. James M. Orr, watchmaker, 18 S. 10th St., was entrusted with the task of repairing the delicate master clock and com- pleted his work Saturday.
The career of a daring diamond thief, who selected Camden as the scene for his depredations, was ended after a short but successful time last week through the astute- ness and alertness of T. L. Bear, a jeweler.
204 ilarket St., Camden. The man had called upon Mr. Bear to purchase diamonds. His manner excited suspicion and the jew- eler was on his guard. He promised to call in the morning to make a more thorough inspection and a final selection. Mr. Bear notified the police to be on hand in case of developments.
The Board of Governors of the Philadel- phia Jewelers’ Club announces that the an- nual shad supper will be given, Tuesday evening. May 12, on the roof garden of the New Bingham Hotel, 11th and Market Sts. An excellent menu is promised, with an abundance of the toothsome Delaware fish, planked and a vaudeville show and music to make the evening pass more pleasantly. The annual baseball game between nines recruit- ed from the New York and Philadelphia members will be played off in this city in June. This event also will be a red letter day for the jewelers of this cit\', who will be invited to witness the game and bring their wives and daughters or sweethearts.
Among the visitors to this city’s trade last week were the following: E. S. Gehman,
Bally, Pa.; J. H. Eyfe, Girardville, Pa.; Air. Haas, of F. W. Haas & Co., South Bethle- hem, Pa. ; H. V. Stratton, Bordentown, N. J. ; Dr. Warded, Phoenixville, Pa.; Harry Halt, Alt. Holly, X. J. ; AI. E. Allez, Alill- ville, X. J. ; William Huber, Elmer, N. J. ; David Krause, North Wales, Pa. ; Frank O’Hara, Chester, Pa. ; L. S. Caldwell, Wild- wood, X. J. ; C. S. Kepner, Chester Pa. ; H. S. Kratz, Souderton, Pa. ; E. K. Bean, Lansdale, Pa. ; H. B. AlacFarland, Downing- ton. Pa. ; Calvin Sollida}’, Lambertville, X. J. ; F. J. Bloomhall, Consohocken, who is also burgess of that town, and John AlacPher- son, Alauch Chunk.
The huge clock in the City Hall tower, operated by compressed air at a distance of 500 feet above the ground, had a cranky spell last Thursday and stopped for a few hours, after having committed some grave errors with its giant hands. The stopping was due to some trouble with the delicate master clock, encased in glass some hun- dreds of feet below. Repairs were made by the clock’s custodian, James Gaskill. In this connection jewelers of this city are urging the civic authorities to place the care of the City Hall tower clock in the hands of an expert clockmaker of this city. The present custodian of the clock, while skilled in its care, is not a watch or clock maker by trade or education.
They came to the place in the morning. The diamond thief saw the police first and started to run. He was pursued and shots were fired until he halted and surrendered. After his arrest John Schnitzus an 18-year- old lad employed by J. C. Demmert at 504 Federal St., another jeweler, recognized the man as one who had lured the lad to his home with two diamond rings and under pretense of showing them to his wife before purchasing them made his escape with them. This incident had happened only shortly be- fore the man’s arrest. The rings, worth about $200, were found in his possession. The prisoner has been held in heavy bail for trial. The name he gave of Charles Hallings, South St., this city, is known to be fictitious.
Paul Zaehringer, one of the best known watchmakers in this city, died, April 25, at
his residence, 3645 X. 6th St., after a short illness aged 57 years. Mr. Zaehringer had been for the last decade in the employ of M'illiam G. Earle, 11 X. 9th St. His entire career as a watchmaker was spent in this city, and he was employed by many of the leading jewelers at various times, being re- garded as one of the most skilful men in his trade. Air. Zaehringer was a member of the Deutscher Landwehr Beneficial Society, Irene Post No. 2, O. V. K. D. A., Deutscher Krieger Society and many other organiza- tions. The funeral was held from his late residence, April 28, and interment was made at Holy Cross Cemetery. Funeral services were held at St. Bonaventur’s Church. Em- ployes of William G. Earle sent a floral tribute.
Lancaster, Pa.
TRADE CONDITIONS.
Spring business among the jewelers shows more life than almost any other line of trade, and while it is not brisk, it is improving. The signs point to a fair Spring business, especially in view of the fact that the new tobacco crop has been entirely sold and half of it is delivered. It will put $2,000,000 in the growers* pockets, and the jew* elers always get trade from this source.
L. C. Smiley, formerly of Greencastle, Pa., has opened a jewelry store at Des Aloines, Pa.
Claude Ridenour, of L. T. Chapman, Norfolk, Va., .paid a visit to Lancaster friends last week.
Webb C. Ball, Cleveland, O., with two associates, visited the Hamilton Watch Co.'s factory last week.
Charles L. Alinnich, jeweler, of Birming- ham, Ala., visited Lancaster friends last week, stopping on his way to his old home, Utica, X. Y.
W. X. Shute, southern representative of the Non-Retailing Co., with headquarters at Atlanta, Ga., who has been visiting the house, went south again this week.
It is rumored that the Hamilton Watch Co., which recently doubled its capital stock to $1, 000,000, intends further enlarg- ing the factory. For the present no news is being given out.
Correll Smith, Lititz, has performed the feat of engraving the alphabet on an ordi- nary sized pin head, doing it in two hours. He intends engraving the alphabet on an- other pin head, with his name and address.
The following jewelers visited Lancaster lately : H. Cassel, with B. Simmons, Co-
lumbia ; E. E. Coble, Elizabethtown, Pa. ; Alartin Ferguson, Baltimore; George L. Hepp, Lititz, Pa.; W. E. Koch, York, Pa.; S. H. Aliller, Alt. Joy, Pa.; John Goll, with A. K. Brubaker, Columbia, Pa. ; D. F. Ala- goon, Toledo, O. ; C. F. Reitling, Carlisle, Pa. ; J. H. Aliller, Alercersburg, Pa.
E. H. Flory and H. B. AIcCauley have been added to the staff of instructors of the Ezra F. Bowman Optical School. R. Sla- genhaupt, of the Hamilton Watch Co. fac- tory, has entered the school for a course in watchmaking. Ralph Sheeley, Littles- town, has returned to the school after a three weeks’ vacation. John Diebold, with Albert Diebold, Buffalo, N. Y., has entered the school as a student in watchmaking. The baseball team of the school last week defeated the local Y. AI. C. A, team by a score of 9 to 8.
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Attleboro.
TRADE CONDITIONS.
Signs of an encouraging flurry of new business are discernible to the practiced eye in the jewelry manufacturing district of the town. Longer hours have been established at a number of the shops, some of the laid-ofif resident workers have been recalled to their benches., and the last touches are being put on the new samples with which the sales- men will be touring the country through the Sum- mer. .\ marked improvement by the middle or last of June is freely predicted.
W. E. Dunliam, veteran enameler, has returned from a visit to Colorado.
The Walter E. Hayward Co. has re- turned to full time at its Union St. factory.
Ernest M. Bliss, of the Bliss Bros. Co., has returned from a business trip to New York.
W. E. Richards & Co. have moved their New York office, which is now at 9-13 Maiden Lane.
William A. Sturdy, of W. A. Sturdy & Co., has returned after spending the Win- ter at Crescent City, Fla.
John M. Fisher, of J. M. Fisher & Co., has returned to his office after being kept out by an illness with bronchitis.
Joseph Finberg, of Joseph Finberg & Co., started out, last week, over his circuit of customers with his sample case.
N. G. Larsen, foreman for the Frank Mossberg Co., left, last week, to revisit his native land, Sweden, which he has not seen for 14 years.
Arthur A. McRae, of McRae & Keeler, left, last week, for a business visit to the plant of the Peerless Mfg. Co., the AIcRae & Keeler Canadian branch, at Sherbrooke, Que.
G. Strandberg, of the firm of Sykes & Strandberg, is slowly recovering from his recent illness, which followed as a result of an accident he received on his last busi- ness trip west.
Augustus Strandberg, of Sykes & Strandberg, visited the office last week, for the first time after an extended illness, due primarily to a fall, and later to complica- tions, principally erysipelas, which followed.
Ernest J. Qvarnstrom, of Carter, Qvarn- strom & Remington; Fred H. Hill, for- merly of Fred H. Hill & Co., and Amos Blackinton, have been enjoying a fishing trip among the streams of the Berkshire hills.
When W. Charles Hodge and iMiss Mar- garet R. Buckle were united in marriage last week, the employes of the Chas. M. Robbins Co., where the groom is employed, and those of S. O. Bigney & Co., where the bride has been employed, gave generous nuptial gifts.
Joseph L. Sweet, of the R. F. Simmons Co., returned, last week, after an absence in Europe. The trip was taken principally for the tonic effect of the sea voyage. Mr. Sweet’s health was threatened by his exer- tions in saving all possible for the deposi- tors of the embarrassed Jewelers’ Bank in North Attleboro.
To guard against the possibility of breaks, which have been rather frequent in this part of the State recently, additional watchmen have been put in service in the district just north and west of the busi- ness center, a section in which are located the factories of the Horton, Angell Co., R.
I'. Simmons Co., Bliss Bros. Co., W. E. Richards & Co.. Watson & Newell Co., and a few others. .\t none of these shops has there been a report of trouble, but the step has been taken on the ground that an ounce of prevention is better than a lot of regret afterward.
The will of the late Charles E. Bliss has been probated and the entire estate will be at the disposal of the widow as long as she lives. She and the oldest daughter are the executors. The amount of property in- volved will not be made public, but it is believed to be large, and the securities are of the very best.
Col. Sidney O. Bigney, of S. O. Bigney & Co., declared positively Saturday that he would not be a candidate for lieutenant governor of Massachusetts this Fall. He issued a statement in which, after telling how he had been urged to enter the contest for the lieutenant governorship as the busi- ness men’s candidate, he says: “It is my
intention for several years to devote my attention to my business affairs. W'hile I have a strong interest in political matters, the demands of my manufacturing enter- prises are so urgent that I could not ac- cept a political office requiring my time, even if it came to me without a contest.”
Miss Blanche May De Castro became the bride last week of Joseph Bernard Bloom, the ceremony being performed at the home of the bride’s mother, IMrs. Anna De Castro, 8 Olive St., by Rev. J. Lee Mitchell, of the Congregational church. The ceremony unites in wedlock two young people already united by business relations, as Alley have been joint proprietors of the D. & D. Chain Co. Mr. Bloom was for- merly a member of Bloom Bros., manu- facturing jewelers, leaving the concern to enter business on his own account. Miss De Castro, after working for a number of years in local factories, started the chain business and rapidly built up a thriving in- dustry, wherein a large force of workers was marshalled under her leadership. iMr. Bloom, her fiance, became associated with her in the venture, which is a promising one. .\fter a brief wedding reception Mr. and Mrs. Bloom left for New York to spend a short visit with relatives, and then to sail for a honeymoon in France and Germany.
Morih Attleboro,
Theron I. Smith is building a Summer cottage at Lake Archer, Wrentham.
J. A. Sweet left, Wednesday, for the west in the interests of J. F. Sturdy’s Sons.
G. Cheever Hudson and Alpin Chisholm have returned from a month's trip in Europe.
A small addition, three stories high, is being built to the north side of the Totten building on East St.
'I'he Plainville Stock Co. has called back all of its hands and commenced working on a 10-hour-a-day schedule.
Arthur Codding and Alfred Farrell were in New York last week on business con- nected with the Codding & Heilborn Co.
Last week Curtis Reed, with H. F. Bar- rows Co. ; H. H. Curtis, Harry Booth and B. Noble, with Sturtevant & Whiting; Charles H. Clark, Alpin Chisholm and
Daniel M. Chisholm, of the Bugbee, Niles Co., left on extended trips.
Donald LeStage, western salesman for the H. D. Merritt Co., has heen receiving congratulations over the recent arrival of a son at his home.
Clarence W. Fisher, of E. I. Franklin & Co., and Frank H. Cutler and William Sherman, of H. D. Merritt & Co., have been enjoving a few da vs’ fishing on Cape Cod.
Howard Grant is the new western sales- man for Riley & French. He left on his initial trip last Tuesday. IMr. Grant for some years has been superintendent of the shipping department.
The shops located in the Riley building on Broad St. will resume work Thursday. The power has been closed for two weeks to permit the installation of a new boiler. The connections are expected to be made to permit operations beginning to-morrow. Riley & French, G. C. Hudson & Co., C. Ray Randall & Co., and the W. & S. Blackinton Co. are the firms affected.
Canada Notes.
H. Dworkin, Ottawa, Ont., has assigned to W. A. Cole.
W. E. Coutts, head of the stationery de- partment of Ryrie Bros., Ltd., Toronto, has gone to New York and Boston on a buying trip.
Out-of-town jewelers calling on the To- ronto, Ont., trade, last week, included : Wil- liam Busby and W. A. Smith, Oakville, and R. M, Bassett, Whitb}-, Ont.
R. J. Abbs, western traveling represent- ative of the Goldsmith's Stock Co., re- turned, last week, from a trip through the west to the Pacific coast. He reports con- ditions in British Columbia more satisfac- tory than in the prairie provinces, where the trade is disposed to be conservative in buying, as money is scarce, owing to the low price of wheat. The business tone, however, is decidedly one of confidence, as there is a great influx of immigration of a good class and weather conditions have been favorable for seeding.
Walter J. Barr, late managing director of the Goldsmiths’ Stock Co., Toronto, Ont., succeeds H. H. Fudger, as president of the company, having bought out his interests. J. A. Hethrington, secretary, has been elected a director. The Goldsmiths’ Stock Co. is the oldest jewelry business in To- ronto, having been originally started in 1837, in the City of Kingston, by Rossin Bros., who, in 1842, removed to Toronto. It has ever since been conducted without interruption though under different names. The successive heads of the business have always been former employes, long asso- ciated with the house. In 1852 Rossin Bros, sold out to Robert Wilkes, who, in 1880, was succeeded by Henry Smith and H. H. Fudger. The latter, in association with Walter J. Barr, organized the Gold- smith’s Stock Co., which was incorpor- ated in 1888. The business has occupied its present stand at 50 Yonge St., for 54 years.
The Peerless Jewelry Co., Chicago, Emil Schaft'er, proprietor, has removed to a new store at 174 E. Madison St.
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Pittsburg.
William McKinney spent a few days of last week in Uniontown on business.
M'illiam Hoffman, of Heeren Bros. & Co., has returned from a trip to Atlantic City.
Mr. and IMrs. B. E. Brown, Monessen, were in Pittsburg last week on a shopping tour.
Graf & Xiemaii and Gillespie Bros, last week carried advertisements in the Grand Opera programmes.
George W. White, of West, White & Christy, who has been visiting in Brooklyn, has decided to remain a few days longer.
Messrs, blather and Harrison, of the Marsh, Brown, IMather Co., made an auto- mobile trip to Xew Castle last week, and had two break-downs and a fire on the way over.
Woodbury Melcher. of Scofield, Melcher & Scofield, was in Pittsburg last week in- troducing Gerard M. Wildes to the trade. IMr. Wildes succeeds the late Harry A. Scofield, who formerly covered this territory.
Only two teams of the Jewelers’ Duckpin League rolled last Thursday night. The Terheydens defeated the Wattles Xo. 2 team three out of the four games. The remainder of the teams rolled on Monday night.
Jay Collier, Uniontown, Pa., who was stricken with paralysis about 18 months ago, and who has been spending most of his time at ^It. Clemens, Mich., has formed a stock company for the purpose of build- ing a hotel there.
The Chamber of Commerce has rented the entire 16th floor of the new Keenan store building, at Libertj' Ave. and Tth St., and will occupy the new quarters the latter part of this week. The rooms are being handsomely furnished.
The wholesale jewelers of Pittsburg are very much interested in the proposed \\’holesale Jewelers’ Association, and it is quite likeh- that a number of them will take membership in the new organization, judg- ing from the expressions of some of them.
Claud Reznor, of Sharon, Pa., the well- known jeweler of that town, who is also the proprietor of the Reznor House, has been granted the first liquor license in the town for many years. IMr. Reznor now e.xpects his receipts to be great!}- increased.
Jewelers are very much interested in the proposition to hold an Old Home Week in Pittsburg in September, when Pittsburg will celebrate the 150th anniversary of its in- corporation as a city. Big plans are being proposed and the indications are that there will be great opportunities for the sale of souvenirs.
The appraisers of the stock of M. L. R. Howald, of Salem, O., who recently failed, have finished their labors and find the stock is worth about $;3,000. Howald’s liabilities in round numbers total about $6,200. The court has not as yet signed the order set- ting a time for the sale of the stock, but is expected to do so in a few days.
Among the out-of-town jewelers who were in Pittsburg last week were the fol- lowing; F. B. Thekstone, Brownsville; John Lutzke, Boswell; Harry Furtwangler, Greensburg; A. Katzenmyer, Burgettstown ; R. L. Keplinger, Franklin; L. L. Swan, New Castle; W. I. Brehm, Rochester; J. R.
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A petition is being circulated among the manufacturers, jobbers, wholesalers and ma- terial houses, requesting all to close at 1 p. M. Saturdaj's, beginning June 1. The petition is being generally signed by all houses. Heretofore it has been customary for the houses to remain open until 5 p.
■on Saturdays, the same as other days, ex- cept in rare instances. So the present move- ment means an innovation. Not a firm so far has refused to sign the petition and the agreement.
Boston.
William A. Block is south, traveling in the Carolinas.
L. H. Beane, silver plater, is financially embarrassed, with liabilities of $773 and no assets.
C. G. Perry, vice-president of the Ripley- Howland Mfg. Co., has been in New York on a business trip during the past week.
Maurice D. Connor, of J. C. Sawyer’s force of salesmen, has returned from an outing trip to New Orleans and to Atlantic City, taken for the benefit of his health.
George T. Sellers, who has been with Nelson H. Brown in the repairing depart- ment, has returned to Weymouth, Mass., and opened business on his own account.
William Crowlej', salesman for Charles ^lay & Son, has been on an eastern New England trip, and reports business improv- ing at .most of the places visited en route.
Arthur E. Fisk, who was in the diamond department of the Smith, Patterson Co. a few years ago, and later went to New York, has returned to this city, and is now with Maynard & Potter.
Buyers in town during the week included E. G. Tucker, Worcester; W. J. Moore, Berlin, N. H. ; Daniel Low, Salem ; George W. Wetherbee, Walpole, (who has since gone on an outing trip to .•\lban3', N. Y.), and A. P. Lundborg, Worcester.
Mr. Sweetser, of the Sweetser & Bennett Co., who has been on a trip to Portland and other points down east, reports an im- proved tone in the trade in that section. .Mr. Bennett is traveling in New Hamp- shire, Vermont and western Massachusetts.
Samuel Zumelman, 19 Endicott St., is missing from this city, having disappeared upward of two weeks ago, and there are a number of creditors extremely anxious to know his whereabouts. It is rumored in the trade that he owes about $30,000, mostly among dealers in diamonds.
The American Optical Co., Southbridge, has filed with the Secretary of State of Massachusetts the following annual cor- poration report, through Treasurer Albert B. Wells: Real estate, $321,148 ; machinery, $180,000; cash and debts receivable, $799,- 473; manufactures and merchandise, $517,- 137 ; capital stock, $00,000 ; accounts payable, $4,003; surplus, $1,000,000; profit and loss, $453,095 ; reserved for depreciation, $100,000.
Irving S. Pettit has just completed ex- tensive alterations and improvements in his store at Patchogue, L. I. New show cases and fixtures have been installed and the beauty of the interior has been considerably enhanced.
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Association Notes 66a
Hope Diamond Sold 67
Government to Collect 50 Per Cent, on Manu- factures of Agate, Coral, etc 67
New Enterprises 68
Letters From Subscribers as to the Proposed
Bill to Abolish Guarantees on Watch Cases. 83
The Applied Art Building of the Franco-British
Exhibition 83
Patent Department 87-89
A Novel Detached Gravity Escapement 91-93
The Utilization of Alcohol by Coret in Self-
Winding Clocks 93-95
Stopped by Death — Started by Fire 95
A Unique Clock Made in the 18th Century. ... 95
The First Pendulum Experiment Performed in
This Country 95
Mechanical VV’indow Displays 104
The Voice of the Clerk 104
Watches and the Process of Manufacture
Shown in the Display Window 105
The Retail Jewelry Store of F'. J. Johnston,
Bradford, Pa 105
Workshop Notes and Queries 107
Berlin Ware of the 18th Century 109
A Handsome Medal 109
Ta-usert’s Jewels Ill
Trade-Mark Information W'anted Ill
QRADL^ALLY, but surely, the importa- tions of gems are growing larger from month to month, ami though they in no way approach the normal figures, the pro- portionate increase is very satisfactory. This will he seen from the fact that impor- tations of precious stones and pearls at the Port of New York, which in February amounted to $200,44-3, and jumped in March to $389, -514, in April reached $4o3,- U-i2. The importations of precious stones cut and pearls amounted to $197,231.88 last month, while the uncut precious stones, principally diamonds, totaled $205,821. It will he seen from this that the largest gain was in the uncut precious stones as the amount imported was nearly 50 per cent, of the importations of April, 1907, namely, $435,33G. The cut stones and pearls im- ported during the same month last year amounted to $1,038,152.
Another exam- ple of the value tects the Trade, of publicity and the protection which it can offer to the jewelry trade is to be found in the recent arrest at Cincinnati of George Bramhall, alias Charles Powell, etc., better known as the “automobile clock thief,” who has just been sentenced to the Connecticut State Prison to serve a term of between two and four years. Bramhall, who had made it a practice of getting the confidence of jewelers by bringing an automobile clock and having it repaired, and then inquiring about diamonds, succeeded iu robbing a number of firms in New York and New England, and would probably have been continuing to make victims of jewelers in the middle west had not a New Haven firm which had been robbed of diamonds notified The Circular- Weekly and the Jewelers Security Alliance of the robbery and of the methods by which it was accomplished. This brought to light other victims of the man and also put the members of the trade on their guard, so that when Bramhall started to work the same trick in Cincin- nati he was recognized and the New Haven jeweler sent for, and he was quickly identi- fied and extradicted.
Through notifying their trade journal as well as the Security Alliance of the theft, Bramhall’s victims not only obtained the satisfaction of having the thief who robbed them punished, but also have probably saved their brother jewelers from heavy losses at his hands. It is to be hoped that the ex- ample which they set will be followed by all jewelers who may come in contact with thieves, whether the operations of the latter eventually result in loss or not.
Incidentally it might be mentioned that the publicity given by this journal of the “short-change” swindler has resulted in saving a number of jewelers from loss even though the man has not yet been captured. He appears to be jumping around the coun- try, and a few weeks ago was in New York. Though he tried his tricks at several places in upper Third Ave., New York, the jew- elers appeared to have heeded the warning in regard to counting money, and no new victims have been reported.
This man is described as being very well dressed and easily creates a good impres- sion. He is between 26 and 28 years old.
about five feet six inches high, medium build, and weighs between 130 and 140 pounds. He has a sallow complexion and wears spectacles. His eyes are dark, his nose is long and thin, his cheeks are much sunken, and he has long .and slender fingers. He is apparently a Jew.
In Ids operations he uses a few bills of a very large denomination and a large num- ber of one-dollar bills, and in making pay- ment presents one dollar less than the amount required. When the mistake is called to his attention he recounts the money, adds a silver dollar to it and hands the bills back to the jeweler with a rubber band around them and skips. After the man has gone his victim finds that the bills of large denomination have gone with him, and there is nothing left but the one-dollar bills and the silver dollar.
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past few years not only begun to appre- ciate the necessity of helping all movements for technical education that will tend to develop the class of artist-artisans in this country, but many of them are beginning to realize that the artistic development of the jewelry trade will, within a few years, be absolutely dependent upon the success of the schools which turn out such artist work- men. To anyone who has given any thought to the subject at all the prospect for the future, as far as the workman is concerned, is distinctly dark if present conditions are to continue, because not only have the older artist-artisans (most of whom received their early training in Europe) begun to die off, but their places cannot be filled from boys trained under them in our shops, and our supply of these workmen from Europe is diminishing instead of increasing iu pro- portion to the increase in manufacturing here.
The -American boy of artistic ability seems to be averse to “going into the shop,” and even the sons of foreign artists whose fami- lies for years have followed the jewelry trade seem to be affected by the same preju- dice. Therefore, the necessity for encour- aging those boys who have gone into jew- elr\" making into developing what artistic ability they have, and, on the other hand, interesting artists in the suggestion that they become artisans as well, has caused the manufacturers of Newark to encourage the class of jewelry designing and jewelry making in their local drawing school and brought the support of the jewelry trade to the courses such as have been established in Providence and the Attleboros in the
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OUR guiding principle has always been to incorporate as much artistic skill and good material in the construction of our jewelry as possible. This is contrary to the skimming, economic operations so extensively practiced in the manufacture of inexpensive gold jewelry. In observing this standard we naturally sacrifice the petty profits resulting from the less exacting meth- ods of others; nevertheless our jewelry is consistently low priced and of a quality away beyond the ordinary.
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schools of design, the public schools, the Y. M, C. A. courses, etc.
Strange to say, with the exception of a little encouragement given by some public- spirited retailers and a very few manufac- turers, the manufacturing jewelry trade of Xew York has, on the whole, taken but little interest in the jewelry designing course which has started in the public schools and at Cooper L nion, nor have they taken ad- vantage or given any support to the good work which has been and is being done in this line at the Pratt Institute at Brooklyn, where a ver\- thorough course under com- petent instructors has resulted in the turn- ing out of a number of capable craftsmen and craftswomen.
Is it not about time that the manufactur- ing jew’elers of Xew York wake up in this regard and give some thought to this ques- tion of technical education, which is and will be of much importance to them? If they do not at last take advantage and en- courage the movements for technical educa- tion in the jewelr}’ lines that have been started, the time is not far distant when they will be without competent artists and artisans necessary to produce a class of original and beautiful designs such as the public of this country will demand, as public taste is developing artistically every daj-, and artistic perfection as well as per- fect workmanship will become a factor of greater and greater importance as time goes on.
Harrisburg, Pa.
Charles Snotterly, charged with stealing jewelry, etc., from ?ilay's store in York, was sentenced to five months in jail and $100 fine.
There will be a big sale of clocks, fur- niture, etc., at the State Capitol May 13. The catalogue of goods to be sold rtiakes a pamphlet of 40 pages.
A charter has been granted to McCon- nell & Co., Inc., of Scranton (capital, $40,- 000) to deal in jewelry, clothing, etc. The president is John G. McConnell, who is given $-29,900 worth of stock in considera- tion of his turning over his store at Xo. 400-402 Lackawanna Ave. to the company. The directors are Messrs. McConnell, Gor- don !M. Taylor and Frank Hummler.
Pacific Northwest
The building at 266 ^lorrison St, Port- land, Ore., formerly occupied by tlie Se- curity Savings & Trust Co., is being re- modeled for Jaeger Bros., whose store is now on oth St., between ^^'ashington and Alder Sts.
The Montana State Association of Op- tometrists, recently, held its regular annual meeting at Helena, Mont. All parts of the State were represented. The follow- ing officers were elected; President, E. La Londe, Helena; first vice-president, H. J. Riesland, Helena ; second vice-president, D. J. Meagher, Helena ; secretary-treasurer, A. C. Hoose, Billings; Carl B. Taylor, Dillon, was elected director.
The Barnham Jewelry Co., Blakely, Ga., April 25, suffered a heavy loss by fire.
May 6, 1908.
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On
New York Notes.
E. H. Hartman, Brooklyn, is out of busi- ness.
Anna Rauch is no longer in the employ of Korones Bros.
F. B. Yerrington, 65 Nassau St., is con- fined at home by sickness.
Bliss Bros. Co. are now located in their new office at 15 Maiden Lane.
Daniel Petrill has opened the Arcade Barber Shop in the Silversmiths building.
The \Vm. B. Durgin Co., Concord, N. H., has opened an office in the Silversmiths building.
Benjamin Friedman, 17 Maiden Lane, has moved to offices in the new Frankel building.
Fred Peters, of the H. S. Meiskej^ Co., Lancaster, Pa., was a visitor in this city, Monda}^
Oscar Jonassohn, 65 Nassau St., re- turned from Europe Saturday on La Provence.
Louis Tomchin, -30 Graham Ave., Brook- Ijm, is moving to larger quarters at 32 Graham Ave.
\V. E. Richards & Co. have moved their New York offices from 14 John St. to 11 Maiden Lane.
Chas. IMarx, 37 Maiden Lane, has moved to the new Silversmiths’ Building, 15 Maiden Lane.
Peacock, Stone & Markham have moved from 180 Broadway to the 15th floor at 9 Maiden Lane.
W. R. Cattelle, dealer in precious stones and pearls, has moved from 7 Maiden Lane, to 180 Broadway.
Chas. Davidson, buyer for the Thomas Long Co., Boston, Mass., called on friends in town last week.
Leopold Stern, of Stern Bros. & Co., 68 Nassau St., sailed Thursday on the Deutschland for Europe.
D. A. Beer, of Bernheim & Beer, 49 Maiden Lane, returned Saturday from a trip to the Pacific coast.
Russell A. Talbot, with Joseph Fahys & Co., has recovered from a week’s illness and is again on the road.
The Lawyers Title Insurance & Trust Co.’s building, 6 Maiden Lane, will be ready for occupancy Oct. 1.
I. Bloom, diamond cutter and polisher, has moved from 101 Beekman St., to larger quarters at 51 Maiden Lane.
Erie R. Sheppard, manufacturers’ agent, 51 Maiden Lane, is in Philadelphia, Balti- more and Washington on a business trip.
Chas. Whiting, of Whiting & Davis, Plainville, Mass., stopped in town Saturday and Sunday. He is starting on a western trip.
Weiner, Garson & Naigles, importers of diamonds, have moved from 277 Grand St., to the new Silversmiths’ building, 15 Maiden Lane.
C. H. Allen & Co. have moved from 11 Maiden Lane to 180 Broadway, where they will have space on the seventh floor with the B. H. Briggs Co.
Schultz & Co., Inc., have removed their office in this city from 12 John St. to 9 Maiden Lane. This firm will be succeeded on July 1 by Laymann & Strauss Co.
John Scheidig & Co., opticians, are mov- ing from 50 Maiden Lane to 32 Maiden
Lane. Sherwood, the stationer, will occupy the offices vacated by the optical company.
The Maiden Lane Outing Club is making plans for its annual picnic at Clifton, Staten Island. A feature of the outing is the baseball game, which is played by mem- bers of the club.
E. M. Weinberg has acquired the interest of Hugo Low in the firm of Low & Floren- zie, 37 Maiden Lane. IMr. Low has retired from business. The style of the firm will continue as heretofore.
F. Jeandheur, gold and silver plater; Thaler & Co., electroplaters; the Jewelers’ Supply Co. .and Geo. Schofield, manufac- turing jeweler, 26 John St., have rented offices in the new Frankel building.
The Boost Club, New York, met for the last dinner of the season at the Cafe des Beaux Arts last Thursday evening. The attendance was one of the largest of the season and a most enjoyable evening was passed.
Frederick Holthausen, a jeweler of Man- hattan Ave., Greenpoint, N. Y., is confined at his home in Brooklyn with pneumonia. The danger point has been passed, it is said, and it is hoped that he soon will be about again.
The “S” Mfg. Co. has been incorporated under the laws of the State of New York, to deal in combs and jewelry, with a capital stock of $1,000. The directors are : M. N. Goldschmidt, J. L. Wolff and H. H. Gold- berger, all of this city.
The Western Clock iMfg. Co, has been incorporated under the laws of New York to manufacture watches, clocks, etc.,' with a capital o^f $5,000. The incorporators are: F. K. Seward, T. J. McKee, and E. S. Lewis, all of New York.
The American Protective E}'eglass Co. has been incorporated under the laws of New York State to manufacture eyeglasses and optical goods with a capital of $10,000. The incorporators are Solomon Cohen, Adolph Reisenburges, Sander Grass and Mayer Hassmer, all of New York.
Despondent because of financial troubles. Long Wundo, 40 years old, a Chinaman, committed suicide, last week, by jumping from the roof of the six-story tenement at 351 Eighth Ave. Long was a member of the firm of Long Sang Ti & Co., deal- ers in art curios at 307 Fifth Ave.
Bernard J. Wiener has opened a factory for the purpose of cutting and re-cutting, polishing, and re-polishing, sawing and cleaving diamonds for the trade at 45 John St. John Wiener, diamond cutter, of 37 John St., who has been confused with Ber- nard J. Wiener, will remain at his present place of business.
Judge Holt in the United States District Court has dismissed the petition in bank- ruptcy against A. Anzelewitz & Co., Inc., wnolesale jewelry dealers, 154 Canal St., a settlement having been effected. The con- cern pays its debts in full in four payments of 25 per cent, each, six months apart. The liabilities are about $57,000.
Joseph Mange, employed in the store of E. B. Meyrowitz, 125 W. 42d St., was de- coyed to a room in W. 50th St., Saturday night, and stabbed by two men, who forced him to give up the keys to the store. The man managed to give an alarm and was helped to a nearby police station. From
there he was taken to a hospital. The store was not molested.
D. Goldberg, of “Lucios,” 110 W. 34th St., states that he understands that there are several stores throughout the United States that are conducting business under the name “Lucios.” He wishes to notify the trade that his firm has no connection with any other store trading under the name “Lucios” outside of New York.
Theodore A. Kohn & Son, 321 Fifth .Yve., have incorporated under the laws of the State of New York, with a capital of $100,000. The incorporators are Theodore A. Kohn, Albert M. Kohn, Emil W. Kohn, the present members, and Robert D. Kohn and John J. iMcGeary. Mr. McGeary has been an employe of the firm and its prede- cessors for 33 years. He celebrated his •33d anniversarv in the business last week.
Daring robbers early' last Friday cut through a heavy wire screen, bent the iron bars guarding the window of Lebolt & Co., jewelers, 54 W. 23d St., smashed through the plate glass window, and, reaching in, stole a plush box containing four rings valued at more than $500. Just before the robbery four men were seen standing in front of the Garfield Trust Co. Two start- ed east on 23d St. and the other two waited, one on each corner of 23d St. and Sixth Ave.
Brigadier Lamb, of the Salvation Armyq 120-130 West 14th St., has a communica- tion from the daughter of William Donald, asking for the address of Charles Donald, a jewelry worker in this city, who was at one time a resident of Greenock, England.
man named Donald died in this city some time ago, and his description corre- sponds with that of William Donald, and the relatives are trying to locate Charles Donald, who, it is expected, can give them accurate information on the matter.
New arrangements will go into effect for the Jewelers’ Bowling League the coming season. Club teams will be admitted into the league, the teams to be made up of men from different establishments in the trade in the city. The teams will be ar- ranged so as to nearly as possible balance their respective strengths. It is expected that more teams will be included in next year’s schedule and more prizes will be offered. The schedule committee will be appointed by President Woodrow shortly.
A petition in involuntary bankruptcy was filed Monday in the United States District Court, New York, against Jacob Barth and Max Barth, individually and as members of the firm of Barth Bros., 39 W. 112th St., Manhattan, by the following creditors : Spiro & Hirsch, $475 ; Reich & Rottenberg, $1,429, and Simon Spiro, $63. It is alleged that they are insolvent and have made pre- ferred payments by transferring money and jewelry to the amount of $1,000 to relatives. The liabilities are placed at $7,000. Chas. Apfel is the attorney for the petitioning creditors.
The Jewelers Board of Trade has sent out a letter to members calling their at- tention to a resolution adopted in 1902, to the effect that members refrain from sign- ing any paper of compromise or settlement or extension presented to them by a
(Xew York Notes continued on page 66a.)
THE JEWELERS’ CIRCULAR— WEEKLY.
May 6, 1908.
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1908
THE
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E. T. Bedford, President Corn Products Refining Co.
Charles S. Brown, of Douglas Robinson, Charles S. Brown & Co. Julien T. Davies, of Davies, Stone & Auerbach William M. Ingraham, Attomey-at-Law, 44 Court St., Brooklyn Augustus D. Juilliard, of A. D. Juilliard & Co.
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James D. Lynch. Retired, 129 East 21st St., New York Ranald H. Macdonald, of R. H. Macdonald & Co., Real Estate James H. Manning, President National Savings Bank, Albany Edgar L. Marston, of Blair & Co.
Wm. J. Matheson, of W. J. Matheson & Co., 182 Front St. Charles Matlack, 70 State St., Boston
William H. Nichols, Chairman of Board, General Chemical Co.
William A. Nash, President Com Elxchange Bank
Robert Olyphant, of Ward & Olyphant
Charles A. Peabody, President Mutual Life Insurance Co.
William H. Porter, President Chemical National Bank
Frederick Potter, 71 Broadway, New York
Charles Richardson. 1307 Spruce St., Philadelphia
Henry Roth, 1562 Myrtle Ave., Brooklyn
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THE JEWELERS’ CIRCULAR— WEEKLY.
New York Notes.
{Continued from page 65.)
dealer, unless said paper bear the certifi- cate of this corporation that the debtor has filed with the corporation a full statement of his or their affairs, or that proper in- vestigation has been made. The board points out that under present conditions there seems to be more of a necessity for members to adopt this course than ever before.
In the Court of Special Sessions, last Wednesday, Morris Holden pleaded guilty to the charge of having sold watch glasses bearing fraudulent labels in imitation of the T. F. watch glasses. Sentence was de- ferred until May 15. The charge in this case was brought some time ago by L. Click.
Nathaniel Motkin, a manufacturing jew- eler, reported to the police last Wednesday that he had been held up, gagged and bound while bandits looted his safe before his eyes. He said he was in the shop on the fourth floor at 79 Canal St., when con- fronted by four mtn, each pointing a pistol at him. They tied him to a lathe, he said, and then ransacked the place. He said they took jewelry worth $1,0U0, much of