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THE SAN F2 ANCISCO CALL, MONDAY, MAY 25, 1896. SPRITUALISTS N CONVERTION. First Day’s Proceedings De-| voted to Songs and Speeches NEW MINES OF THOUGHT Mrs. Julia Schlesinger Delivers a Ringing Address of Welcome. PRESIDENT BARRETT TALKS. The Philosophy, Science and Religion of Spiritualism Is Ably Discussed. v band that composed the in Golden Gate Hall yesterday morning for the purpose of perfectinz a State organ- tual Convention which met | | system of work which obtains only through general organization and by {means of which the greatest good is accomplished. Our most far-seeing and prophstic teachers saw a time coming when we must stand before the world | a united, fraternal brotherhood and sisierhood | for the more successful promulgation of the | spiritual philosophy and the putting into practice in a more systematic and efficient | manner its beneficent teachings for the uplift- | ment and betterment of humanity here and hereaiter. That time has already come and only waits the coming of our people to a clear under- standing of their duties and responsibilities and the perception of the disaster involved in procrastination to arouse them to immediate action. A critical period is near at hand. The people are in the throes of a death agony or the pangs | of & new birth. Which shall it be? Shall we, | whose eyes have beneld the glimmering light n the distant hilltops, close them and ssy, | the night is upon us still,” or shall we aweaken to the exigencies of the hour and pro- claim that the morn is breaking—that angels of love and wisdom are speaking to the hearts of men in no uncertain tones asking them to turn their faces from the darkness unio the everlasting light—to break the fetters of igno- rance, superstition and_slavery, and pre-empt their cleims to an unfettered, unchained man- bood and all that is involved therein? ! Have we as spiritualists nothing further to do i after receiviug the comforting message that our beloved dead are living still? Is that all there is of spiritualism? If that were all then it would be scarcely worth seeking, for we would have but a brief time to wait until the inevi- table change which comes to_all would reveal death’s mystery. But spiritualism compre- hends more than the possibility of communi- cating with the intelligences of the unseen { world. Itsstorehouses of knowledge, its won- derful resources of wisdom and happiness, its divine potentialities and revealments, its | great unexplored heights and depths are still hefore us compassing infinite possibilities and attainments, all-embracing, vast, limitless as eternity. Shall we not hasten to possess ourselves of | this magnificent inheritance and appropriate its benefactions for the upliftment of the race? | Humanity groans beneath its burdens, which are the Tesult of ignorance of past ages and the almost criminal stupidity of the present. Spiritualism comes as the great reformer and liberator. The prophets, sages and saviors of all times who have passed to the immortal life and garncred its lessons of wisdom, return | with clearer vision and loftier perceptions of MRS CABRIE WERMOUDTH ROMINENT PARTICIPANTS MRS 6 W SHRINER IN | religious truth are almost anknown to-day. AENRY E.CRINDLE THE SPIRITUALIST CONVENTI the most degrading style of thought that ever obtained any currency in literature. The profound religious sentiment of Pales- tine, which brought the Jewish nation into close relation with the spirit world and ren- dered 1t possible for Christ to find among them worthy aposties of his religion, has been scarcely visible among the naiions of the pres- ent century. Aposties ready to sacrifice fortune and even life if necessary in the pursuit of spiritual and The spiritual movement of to-day revives the spirit and the scenes which marked the days of the apostles, when the power of the spirit world was welcomed in every religious assem- bly and many were inspired with healing and | prophetic powers, which St. Paul urged them 1o cultivate, regarding the prophetic power as especially valuable. The spiritual movement to-day is largely a | renaissance of the spiritual phenomena of primitive Christianity, making man familiar witn the exalted life of the spirit world and capable of reaching the wise and ancient spir- 1ts who attended the labors of Jesus and the apostles, by whom our minds may be led to the Almighty Father. As in Treligion we are reviving the noblest thoughts of entiquity, so in philosophy we | are turning away from modern materialism to the loftier thoughts and purer sentiments of ancient philosophers. The Spiri-ualist has the pure and earnest faith of antiquity which animated the apos- tles, and he can sympathize with St. Paul in his earnest language when he rejoiced that he had fought the faithful fight of duty and knew there was a crown waiting for him in | heaven,for we know that we may go with abso- lute certainty from a well-spent iiie on earth to some of the many mansions that are ready for us, where all we love will welcome us, and ‘where the sunshine of divine love will never be hidden by the clouds and storms of earth, nor the music of celestial song be disturbed by the eternel wail of our dearest friends in the agonies of fire. And Spiritnalism will elevate our colleges and universities to the dignity and refinement of ancient philosophy, which gave more atten- tion to our hikaer duties, our moral principles and the invisible soul worid than to the physi- cal studies which are tributary to the shop &nd the factory. The Lyceum quartet and Young orches- tra furnished the music for the occasion. The quartet rendered a selection, after which an adjournment was taken until 2 o'clock. MRSM J HENDY NOW SESSION. IN ization. On the stage in easy groups sat the leading spiritualists of the State, the National president, Harrison D. Barrett, occupying the post of honor. others present were: Wiiliam R. Rider, president; W. T. Jones, vice-president; Mrs. Elizabeth ¢ oCl‘r. secre tary; B.F.Small, treasurer. \ Mary D nan,” People’s Spiritual Society; Mrs. D. 3 Ladies’ Aid Society; L. C. Howes, Firs Spiritual Union; Mrs. C. H. Wadsworth, Ch{: . C. H. Rin-Es, independent George 1. Drew, Progressive . T. Jones, Mediums’ Pro- ? Willtam H. Rider, Progressive Spiritunlists’ Society; Mrs. M. C. Richardson, Lyceum Aid Society: Dr. A. L. Farnum, Dr. T, A. Hudson, Dr. C. Gratton and Henry Steen of Stockton; Mr. and Mrs. George Roberts, Mrs. Carrie D. Stone, Mrs. H. A. Griffin, Dr. and Mrs. Barker, Mrs. H. C. Milier and Mrs. L. Fales of San Jose; J. 5. McDonald, Mrs. Charles Lewis of Vallejo; Mrs. Judge Hall and M. Mar- shall of Vacaville; Mrs. R. Cowell and Mrs. Mattie Wein of Oakland. The stage was beautitully decorated with roses, violets, lilies and ferns, light- colored silk draperies making up the back- ground. Every seat in the auditorium was taken when President William N. Ryder rapped for order, The programme opened with a selection, “The Barrett March,” exquis- itely rendered by Young’s orchestra. President Ryder in a few well-chosen words then declared the convention open, after which Mrs. Julia Schlesinger deliv- ered the address of welcome. She said: In the history of all nations, peoples and in- dividuals are recorded marked events which had great influence upon and in large measure shaped their ultimate destinies. Some of these at the time of their occurrence were regarded 85 unimportant and Insignificant; but later on, in the light of succeeding events, were re- garded as pivotal points upon which had cen- tered mighty changes and upon which had de- cnded future successes or defeats. When the istory of spiritualism in California shall have been written this day will be marked as one of 5reu importance in having ehaped and irected the future of the movement along the most advanced lines known to the workers of the present generation. The fullest ana deepest significance of this convention can scarcely be comprehended at first glance. It is not merely to extend greet- ing and give royal welcome to a noted .co- worker in our ranks that we are here assem- £ bied. The principle underlying this demon- | stration is deeper, grander and more far-reach- ing than the mere expression of the courtesies of life to a brother. It comprehends and em- braces our sympathy with and co-operation in the work in which he is engaged, of the cause of which he is the able champion and of which he is, by virtue of his office and own intrinsic merits, the highest representative in the la In doing honor to him we express our loyel to the great organization, the National Spirii- uslists’ Associetion, of which he is the worthy end respected president. For nearly half & century spirituslism has struggled sgainst all forms of superstition and ignorance and endesvored to take its proper place as the leader in_sll reforms, the teacher of the highest morslity, the evangel of light and liberty, the bearer of giad tidings to hu- manity of the life that is to come. It has met with opposition and ridicule from the time the first faint raps st Hydesville startled the whole world and insugurated sn era of re- search and investigation concerning the laws governing and controlling our relations to the superphysical universe, the continuity of life beyond the grave, and the possibility of hold- ing intelligent communication wiih the un- | seen intelligences of the spiritual world. This opposiiion hes been alike bitter and un- reasoning from pulpit and press. The former, especlally, nas hurled its ansilhemas at the whole movement and denounced its represent- atives, its mediums and teachers &s being “common and unclean”—fit emissaries of the evil one, doing his work, destroying the very foundatfons of the church and society with their heresies and infidel teachings. Its most bitter foes have been those who should have been its stanchest friends and received it most gladly as giving to the world the evidence they did not possess, of that which (hey taught and professed to belieye—the immor- tality of the soul—s state of conscious exist- ence after death. Notwithstanding the foes without ana fool- ish ones within the fold spiritualism has gone steadily along presenting its facts, demon- stratipg every proposition and principle ad- vanced, gradually commanding the respectiul attention of many of the world's greatest thinkers and their scientific Investigation and indorsement of its claims. It has grown with the flight of time into & powerful and effectual force for the amelioration of the conditions of the people in all the departments of life wher- ever wrongs exist and injustice triumphs. Wherever tearful, longing eyes have been turned toward that land of peace and promise, anxiously waiting for some sign from their be- loved, it has brought the tender answer; wher- ever hearts have been broken end crushed by cruel wrongs it has brought love's o1l and wine end poured out its e;linf, balm-giving strength, comfort and consolation. To the wentally enslaved by old dogmas and super- stitions it has given Jight and freedom; to those in doubt and ignorance of their immortal birthright it has opened the windows of heaven, until its shining radiance has illu- mined their darkness and dispelied all doubt. Within the brief space of forty-eight years it has extended, until to-day there is not & State In the Union or & sEol on the eivilized globe where its pure teachings huve not been advo- cated and where its adherents may not be und. mlt has gained & foothoid in the islands of the sea, and ils truths have been scattered broad- cast unto the uttermost ends of the earth, nnd are published in many different languages and sccepted by people of every nation, kindred, tribe and tongue. We have sirong, wealthy, incorporated so- tieties, public halls, libraries and ordained T8, ménui:‘:vilh all our brilliant attainments there nes been lacking that thorough and jorderly Among | man’s relations to physical life and the life spiritual. They are the world's great teachers, and just to the extent to which mankiud be- comes receptive to their angelic ministrations will the physical conditions of life be made better until that beautiful ideal, the kingdom of heaven, shall in reality be established v on earth. ' With such grand achiovements in view, such wonderful possibilities before us, we should welcome every heiping h in every direction for aid, use every stepping- stone by which we can climb to higher ground | until the summit is attained. From the watch-towers of the East have come the signals of assistance. Let the West | respond by planting its blazing torebes upon | every mountain peak from British Columbis to the Mexican border. Let us clasp hands across the “great divide” and proclaim to our brothers and sisters of the Atlantic shores that | we of the Pacific recognize the need of this great union of forces and welcome it asthe | harbinger of the dawn. On behalf of the spiritualists of California and of those represented by this convention | do I weicome the signal-bearer from the East— the man who comes to us to-day with thi wonderful message of love and fraternity- Harrison D. Barrett of Washington. rett, it affords me great pleasure to welcome you to our Golden State, to our beautiful City, our homes and our firesides, and also to assure you of our steadfast and unwavering good-fellowship and sincere desire that suc- cess may crown your worthy efforts in the cause for which you have come among us, and that you may go back to your Eastern home bearing the glad tidings of the forma-~ tion of & spirital union as abiding es the eternal heavens and as indissoluble as the marriage of the stars. President Barrett said that no language of his could express his gratitude for the warm words of welcome that had just been uttered. He hoped that pertect harmony would prevail, resulting in the unification of all true believers in spiritualism. One of the most interesting features of the morning programme was presented at this point. The several spiritual Sunday schools gave an intelligent physical culture exercise, which was greatly enjoyed by those present. A vaper, ‘‘Restoration of Religion and Philosophy,” by Joseph Rhoades Bu- chanan of San Jose, was read by C. H. Wadsworth. It was probably the event of the day. Mr. Buchanan has been a spirit- ualist for nearly forty years, and though nearly 80 years old now, is still an active | worker in the cause. He spoke as follows: The spiritual movement of the present cen- tury is a reaction against modern degeneracy, and makes a vigorous protest against the gross materialism which has become so conspicuous among sclentists, and especially against the d, reach out gloomy pessimism of Schopenhauer, which ll‘ AFTERNOON SESSION. Interesting Addresses Dellvered by Prominent Spirl- tualists. The afternoon session wasdevoted to ad- dresses, songs and papers by well-known spiritualists. William Emmet Coleman spoke on ‘‘The Value of Spiritualism to the Vorld.” Among other things he said: Spiritualism has demonstrated the existence of the spiritual universe and of a future life for man. In this materialistic age, when so many are doubting—nay, are absoluiely deny- ing—the existence of aught in the universe ex- | cept matter and force, had spiritualism done | nothing else but prove the existence of spirit, | that work would be the crowning glory of this nineteenth century, exceeding all the achieve- ments and acquirements of material science and physical discovery with which this teem- ing age is so prolific. Next, spiritualism de- thrones the “King ot Terrors,” destroying all tear of death. In the spiritualistic philosophy death | upon those i shown to be an inestimable blessing in th divine economy of nature—the pathway to the | brighter glories and purer folicities of the | sweet by-and-by. Relief from fear of death | constitutes a §lclmlng. glittering jewel in the | diademic circle crowning the laurel-entwined brow of modern spiritualists. Eternal pun- ishment, another monster ghastly and gaunt, | has fallen to the earth transfixed by the pierc- | ing dart of spiritualistic reveaiment. Progress eternal is, we know, through spiritualism the | birthright of the human soul. No heart so | black with hate and fierce malignity but what in time will be attuned to sweetest harmony | and purest love; no soul so blood-stained, | so thickly crusted o'er with vice and crime, villainy and turpitude, but what | is destined ‘as the ages roll to be redeemed therefrom, to walk arrayed in robes | of purest white, symbolic of abiding virtue, purity and truth. “Fel! and fabled Satan;the whilom “roaring lion,” coursing up end down the earth, devouring old and_young, the pau- per and the affluent, we now find tethered fast where'er the light of spiritual science illumes the pathway. Liberal Christianity, Universal- ism, Unitarianism, etc., sorely wounded the devil, but Spiritualism completely killed him | and buried iim out of sight, beyond all hope of resurrection. Vice-President W. T. Jones paid his respects to the recent legislation in several of the Eastern States against mediums and spiritualists, asking all present to join the ranks of the Mediums’ I’)mtecnve As- important matters that sociation. should engage the attention of this con- o | “‘One of the vention,” faid Mr. Jones, “‘is protection to- mediums in the exercise of their minister President Harrison D. Barrett Addressing the Spiritualist Convention at Golden Gate Hall Last Evening. rial functions. I need not tell you that unless this is secured the avenues of com- munication with the spirit world will be closed. Some of our sister States have already passed laws which may seriousiy affect our mediums and healers, and judging from the experience of some of the medinms in this City during the past year we may take warning and begin to prepare ourselves for a similar fate. hternal vigilance is the price of liberty. Let ‘Justice to all, special privileges to none,’ be our motto and watchword. “We are living in an age when statutory enactments affect and control, in a meas- ure, almost every human aciion and in- terest, and since the laws of our land to some extent are framed by and through the influence of cunning and selfish de- signing men for their own aggrandize- ment, is it to be wondered at that the pages of our statute books are disgraced with arbitrary and unjust laws? “Like every movement in the past hav- ing in view the enlightenment and the emancipation of the human niind from the darkness of ignorance and the bondage of superstition, spiritualism has received its share of reproach and calumny. Its seers, prophets and mediums, and its advocates everywhere in some way have suffered. “I'have not timeto cite cases to prove my statement. The facts are well known to many of you. The rights of individu- als guaranteed by the constitution of our country have been too often disregarded. Freedom to exercise natural and latent gifts and powers to minister to the needs of humanity, especially when this power is used to alleviate pain, has been ma- liciously denied to our spiritual and mag- netic bealing mediums,” Mrs. Addie L. Ballon, famous in spirit- ualistic circles, discoursed on *‘Spiritual- ism, Its Benefits to Women, Home and the Government.” The main point of her argument centered in a general proposi- tion that spiritualism had done much to elevate woman, giving her perfect freedom of thought and action, thereby making her a factor in the government of the country. Miss” Ella Wheeler Marchant of San Bernardino followed in a poetical address on “The World's Nine O’clock.” Mrs. Cowell of Oakland then delivered what she called an ‘““inspued talk,’ after which Miss Jennie C. Reed of Portland spoke as foilows: I have not come before you particularly asa epiritualist representative, for 1 am within the pale of the Unitarian Church. Still, profes- sion counts very little, for “by their fruits ye shall know them.” Creeds are worthless, save as you make them accord with your everyday life. However, 1 am glad io say to that I belicve in spirituai phenomena and the corxmunication of the two worlds. It is not every church member who believes, who is willing to sssent it. I claim no credit for an honest statement, nor venture to ques- tion the attitude of others. Spiritualism is the fundamental principle of most retigions. That angels hover over us and guard us, is taught from all pulpits of the Christian churches. But when you call it spiritualism they hoid up their hands in holy horror. Berienas, we need no appeal asking God to come to us, but simply & recognition of the di- vine within eacn and every one of us. Our spirits are his pulsating life—the very fiber of Lis being. May we all feel in spirit and in truth, ““Thy will, not mine, be done,” so that the mani- festation of the highest life may come through esch and every one of us. Every noble thought uttered here to.day is the expression of & higher intelligence piaying upon divine instruments, whether it be irom an individualized spirit upon the other side of life or inspiration irom the all-pervading ele- ment of spirit and thought that exists all about us We aiso have a personal spiritual influence with whom we come in contact. Tnat we are responsible for as to how we pley upon sensitive natures aud whether we create discord or harmony. For it is not alone the spoken words thal” give power, not merely the outward utterances, but the awakened con- ‘the friends here | science, the silent thougnts, the warm, pul- sating feart overflowing with love for human- ity and a desire to ameliorate its conditions. After a song by the Lyceum Quartet the | convention adjourned until 7:30 o’clock. S EVENING SESSION. President Barrett and Other Lead- ing Spiritualists Deliver Brief Addresses. The evening session resulted in a feast of good things from a spiritualistie point Clegg Wright and Charles Dawbarn were the speakers, and not one of the trio failed to of view. President Barrett, J. sustain his well-known reputation as a public speaker and exponent of spiritual- istic ideas. “The Philosophy of Spiritualism’ was the subject of J. Clegg Wrizht's remarks. Charles Dawbarn, famous locally by rea- son of a series of lectures delivered in Met- ropolitan Temple vome months ago, fol- lowed with a brief address on the *‘Science of Spiritualism.” National President Barrett, speaker of the evening, received a perfect ovation when he arose to discuss the reli- gion of spiritualism. The programme for to-day is as follows: Morning 10 o’clock and afternoon at 2 o’clock devoted to organization; ten-minute addresses on benents of organization by President Harri- son D. Barrett, delcgates, speakers and med- iums; two sessions of important interest to the cause of spiritualism. Evening—8 o'clock, close of the tests overture, “Spi sions,” (R. B. Young) Young's Orchest Slater, in tests; music; Mrs. Whitney, spirit’ messages; Mrs. A’ M. Francls (in ante- room circles), slate writing. Notes. Mrs. Ladd-tinnican, formerly of Port- land but more recently of this City, was among the interested spectators. Mrs. Finnican has been an active worker in spiritualistic circles for more than thirty- one years. The o t of the present convention is the formation of a State organization. There is in the State of California 100 soci- eties, representing about 15,000 people. The board of managers of the conven- tion received many congratulations yester- day over thesuccessful reception tendered President Barrett on Saturday night at 110 Hayes street. SPANISH PEOPLE PICNIC. San Rafael Park the Scene of a Most Successful Outing. The Spanish Benevolent Society of Cali- fornia held its nineteenth annual picnic at Schoen’s San Rafael vark yesterday, and the affair was, in the opinion of the mem- bers and their friends, the most successful event of the kind which this organization | has yet held. 5 Dancing, bowling for prizes, running races to the day’s sport. The committee having the affair in charge was Jose Alonzo, president; J. J. Fatjo, treasurer; M. Garcia, secretary; M. Arjo, recording secretary; S. Mendez, vice- president, and Louis Guardea, floor mean- ager. e B ' Hoitt's School Reception. The literary exercises at the annual re- ception of Hoitt's school at Burlingame last Saturday were of a high order. A large company Wwas in attendance and offered generous applause as each boy acquitted himself with credit. A bounti- ful lunch was served, followed by an exhi- bition in field sports, which were also of a high order, two of the participants having won first medals in league contests. The school colors are green and gold, and the school hall was beautifully decorated in these colors. A social dance 1n the even- ing ended the festivities, which, as a whole, were much enjoyed by the boys and their friends. This closes the fifth year of this excellent institution, which is accredited at both of our universities. Ex-State Superintendent Hoitt is well known in educational matters. The men- tion of his name as master of the achoo! is a guarantee to aill who know him, that none but first-class teachers are employed and that the school under his manage- ment ranks among. the first of its kiad. Nowhere are boys better cared for. Gas Consumers’ Association (the old company), 316 Post street. the last and similar amusements contributed | GOING. AFTER LI HUNG CHANG. Arrival of Louis Spitzel of Shanghai, Sent by the Emperor. RETURNS VIA THIS CITY Will Meet Chang in London or Paris and Come to New York. HIS RETINUE OF SIXTY. Chang Drew His Petitions on the Em- peror and Stumped Him—Big- gest Man in China. Among the arrivals here last night from | China via Vancouver was Louis Spitzel of Shanghai, the soie representative of the Thames Iron Works in China, who has been delegated by the Emperor of the | Flowery Kingdom to go and meet Li| Hung Chang, who is attending the coro- | nation of the Czar at Moscow. Mr. Spitzel will conduct the great Chi- nese through America, and will come to | San Francisco, where he and his charge | will take ship for China. Mr. Spitzal is accompanied by his son and his secretary. | He has been a number of years in China, and has taken some big contracts there. As the representative of the Thames Iron Works he has filled several orders for ships, has filled some contracts for railroad material, and during the Chinese-Japanese war furnished guns, munitions and other supplies in enormous guantities. In his own words he has made ‘‘con- tracts amounting to some millions” in China, and it is not unlikely that he will furnish other millions of supplies to China. Mr. Spitzel will not be able to reach Moscow at the end of the coronation exer- cises, 80 he will meet Li Hung Chan, Paris or London, and after being with him a while there will start for the United States. “Li Hung Chang has a retinue of sixty | persons wilfi him, including Lord Liand | several other notable persons, besides his | secretaries and followers,” said Mr. Spitzel at the Palace last night. “Li Hung Chang does not speak English, but he is so shrewd a man that no differ- ence in what language you speak he knows from your manner substantially what you | have said. He is an extraordinary cbar- | acter in every way, and is stronger than | ever he was in China. He is bigger than the Chinese Emperor. “T was there and dined with him on his seventy-third birthday, on February 18 last. He looked ten years younger than he was. He sleeps as sound as an infant. | *“Li gets up at 6 o’clock in the morning, | works till 12, has lunch and then works | till 3 in the afternoon. At 10 at night he retires to bed, and does not have a dream that disturbs him. He is, as I have said, a wonderful man. *He has been the real man behind China all along. He petitioned the Em- peror three years ago for an army and navy that would meet the exigencies of the case. He saw what was coming and wanted to be ready. Buthe could not convince anybody that he was right. “Wken fault was found with him at tbe time of the war he produced copies of his petition to the Emperor. His position then was acknowledged as being right, and he is a bigger man to-day than he has ever been. They see that he is the only man who can reform China. “I think there will be only one Viceroy, and that he wiil be Li Hung Chang. “The Americans have got a chance to get in and build raiiways there. 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D. 1895, and_for th ending on that day as made to the Insurance Com- missioner of the State of California, pursuant to the provisions of Sections 610 and 611 of the Po- litical Code. condensed as per blank furnished by the Commissioner. CAPITAL. Amount of capital stock paid up in cash. . .$500,000 00 SSETS. Cash market value of all stocks and bonds owned by company...... ..$1,267.958 00 Amount of loans secured by piedge ofbonds,stocks and other market- able securities as coliateral. 8,000 00 Cash in banks SR 45,066 00 Premiums in due eourse of collection 213,059 00 Bills receivable, for fire and marine ris| Stamps on band. ot matured, taken ks 9,955 00 962 00 Total assets.... LIABILITIES. Losses in process of adjustment or in suspense........ voveeneeene 128,700 00 Gross premiums on marine and in- land navigation risks: reinsur- ance 100 per cent.. ...} 116,065 00 Gross vremiums on manne time | risks; reinsurance 50 per cent.. | Due and accrued for saiaries, rent, etc., and sundry creditors. 109,431 00 Amount carried to suspence accou 25,750 00 Total liabilitles. $382,u66 00 INCOME. Net cash actually recelved for marine premiums 23 . 430,335 00 Received for st and 5 on bonds, stocks, loans aad from all other sources 85,390 00 Total income. - §465,725 00 PENDITURES. for marine losses... 412,801 00 ok 50,000 00 charges for of 37,795 00 Paid for State, N taxes cesessenians . 1,220 00 All other payments and expenditures 10,045 00 Total expenditures. ... 611,061 00 Losses incurred during the year.......5894,076 00 RISKS AND PREMIUMS. | MARINE RISKS. | EREMIU] Netamount of risks written during the PR et Dk Net amount ofrisks expired during the year......... | Netamount in forve | December 31 1895. $69,136,700 | $430,335 00 67.079.885 | 391,830 00 5 7.480,450 | 116,055 00 AS G. NICHOLSON, President. JOHN GICK, Secretary. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 6th day of February, 1596. W. J. SULIS, Vice and Deputy Consul at Liverpool. J. D. SPRECKELS & BROS. COMPANY, GENERAL AGENTS. J. B. F. DAVIS & SON, MANAGERS. Office, 407-400 Montgomery St., SAN FRANCISCO. Telephone Main 5968. STATEMENT OF THE CONDITION AND AFFAIRS oF THE FIDELITY AND CASUALTY COMPANY F NEW YORK, IN THE STATE OF NEW York, on the 31st day of December, A. D. 1888, and for the year ending on that day, as made to the Insurance Commissioner of the State of Call- fornia, pursuant to the provisions of Sections 810 ! and 611 of the Political Code, condensed as per blank furnished by the Commissioner. CAPITAL. Amount of capital stock paid up incash. $259,000 00 UASSETS. Real esta’e owned by the company.. $879,460 49 Cash market value of all stocks and bonds owned by company. . 1,384,870 00 Cash in company’s offic 26,312 68 Cash in banks. . 41,780 51 Interest due and accrued on sil stocks and 10ans. ... 35 2,855 16 Premiums in due course of collection 396,198 50 Reserve reinsurance deposit (c: in company’s possession)........ 7,808 41 Total assets. LIABILITIES. Losses in process of adjustment or in suspense . S Lossas resisted incinding expenses 41,085 72 } 8409,547 56 Total unearned premiums... . 1,342,620 07 Due Lo other companles jor refnsur- unce = 5,742 10 All other demands agalust the com- pany < 61T TR Total liabilities. INCOME. Net cash actually received for and divi on bonds, stocks, loans and from all other sources . Received for profic sold. Total income. EXPENDITURE! Net amount paid for losses. Dividends to stockholders . Paid or allowed for comm $910.853 1 z 40,000 brokerage 665,249 56 Paid_for sala charges for officers, clerks, etc... 234,007 44 Paid for State, National and local taxes... 45,620 84 All other payments ai tores............ o ees. 519,784 00 ‘Total expenditures. $2,415,315 08 GEORGE F. SEWARD, President. ROBERT J. HILLAS, Secretary. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 30th day SAPOLIO of January, 1896. E. A. RABENER, Notary Public, PACIFIC COAST DEPARTMENT, S. C. PARDEE, Resident Manager, Mutual Life Building, SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA,