The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, December 20, 1896, Page 11

‘" THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, SUNDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1896. NORTH BEACH UNDER Th SPELL OF ELECTRIC RAYS Its People Join in a Most Enthusiastic Celebration at Night Over Occa Fireworks, D-corations, a Pa-| rade and Banquet on the Programme. PICTURESQUE AND BRILLIANT SPECTACLE. Montgomery Avenue, Stockton, Kearny and Post Streets All Illuminated. North Beach had its time to shine last o The rays of light were cast down upon a scene the like of which for picturesque- ness and enthusiasm bad not been wit- nessed in the north end since the bon ton of San Francisco used to promenade on Stockton street a genmeration ago when Stockton street was the ultra-fashionable thoroughfare. Then, t0o, the business part of the street had prospects equal to those of Market street to-day, and men of foresight be- lieved that the commercial part of future Bun Francisco was destined to be centered there. But for many a year the street was lost save only to local trade. It haa its awakening last night. Between Pacific and Union streets it has of late taken on new hie. The old buildings have mostly passed away, and in their stead are modern busi- ness blocks, handsome stores in large va- riety with pretensions worthy of a down- down dealer, and many enterprising busi- ness men. The shafts of electric-light crossed each other at an acute angle, and therefore it might be said that North Beach fell under tae potent influence ot the X ray. Mont oery avenue shared the honors equaliy with Stockton street, a string of arc lamps having been suspended from Filbert street clear along the avenue to its | end at Montgomery street. Stockton street was a mixiure of fantastic Japanese lanterns, colored decorations and excite- ment, all of which theayenue had, though in a less degree. Everybo iy, it seemed, everybody from the district incladed under the generic | title of North Beach, from Russian Hill to | the bay, was out. And everybody made u“ night of it—on Stockton street. So the | crowd was too dense in that area to be | confined to the siaewaiks. The peopl covered the street and hobbled over cob- | bles, all for the sake of participating in | the celebration which bespoke so much of | confidence and civic pride. The night was turned into day almost by the newly lighted arc iamnps hung over- | bead as permanent illuminatore, the stores were at their best with lights of all d. scriptions, and Oriental paper lanterns, with candles burning, were strung along the sidewalks like beads of transparent color, and in many piaces formed can- opies of light. One house vied with an- other in decorations, so that every store was draped beautifully with light-hued bunting, festoons of everzreen or flags, | while banners flutiere¢ over all in two rows at either side, and also across the street. The effect was, to say the least, very striking. During the night colored fire was burnt at different places and a bras« band moving about played serenades. By way of variety hot-air paper ballo~ns were set at liverty, and throngs of wildly ex- cited, yelling boys and the fireworks kept the district in an uproar. Each store dis- played prominently a large card bearing tbe announcement, ‘*We are members of the Stockton-street Improvement Club.” Some had suitable mottoes in the interest of the north end of town. Late at nigit 2 banquet was enjoyed by the club in the Piedmont restaurant, 1316 Stockton street. The invited guests were the present and incoming Boards of Sa- ervisors, Mayor Sutro and Mayor-elect helan. A hundred covers were laid and a bounteous menu was spread. Mr. Bear presided, but the toasts were imprompiu clomp.lmem.s to the North End and the club. Montgomery avenue was decorated at different places with lanterns, flags and bunting, and appeared like a new street under the gleaming white beads that dif- fused light where before was darkness. The northerly end of K arny street as far as Pacific was likewise illuminated for the first time. The intioduction of electric light on such a comprehensive scale in Nortn Beach was commemorated with a formal celebration. About 8:30 P. M. & parade along Stockton street took place. it was preceded by a brass band in a large wagon drawn by four horses. Directly after the band-wagon followed the club mascot, a large goat of the **billy’’ variety, decked in fancitul and gaudy paraphernalia, and wheezing in disgust at the subordinate position he was forced to occupy. . Billy evidently thought his proper place as a connoisseur on tin cans and boot leather should be at the head of the pro- cession, and the fact that two members were delegated as an escort did not tend greatly to mollify his indignation. Next in order was a vehicle drawn by one powerful animal, with Mephisto in the bed of the wagon feeding the red fire, which cast its glaring light over the scene and produced & most picturesque effect. The members of the club followed two by two, and in turn were jollowed by many representative citizens. The owm- nipresent small boy was out in force. Tue parade staried from Apollo Hall and proceeded along Stockion to Union sireet, The band played merry tunes on the line of march, the streets were lighted up with the glare of redlights, firecrackers were shou off in great bunches and the populace kept up a constant cueering. Tven the ladies waxed enthusiastic and waved their handkerchiefs. This excited the mascot’s anger and he vented his ire in & series of sneezea, at the same time tugging frantically at the straps which compelied him to be escorted. 8 When the parade reached the end of the line of march J. Priester, the crand mar- shal, delivered an impromptu address to an immense crowd. *I appreciate the great honor,”’ said he, “to have been se- lectea for the grand marshalship ot the Stockton-street Improvement Club, as I am only a beginner in the North End. “And I assure you I am deeply thank- ful 1o the club and to all the friends of the movement for an improved and new North Beach. ?‘I bave a few favors t6 ask of theNorth Beach folk on behalf of the club. We bave handsome stores right lere in th Nortn Eud, with everything that you re- quire, then why not stay here and patron- ize the merchants who'live among you? The money will all come back to you. “There is now every inducement for resi- dents of this end of town to do their shop- ing here, the main business streets of North Beach are brightly lighted, and we hope you will help the enterprise.” The Stockton-street Improvement Club the Auspicious sion. the following address was_published from the club to the people of North Beach: “The Stockion-Street Improvement Club was organized December 7, 1896, The organization is composed of all the busi- ness men and property-bolders in the north end of the city; its purpose of or- ganization is to force 3mm‘vovementsin | the section of the City calied North Beach, which has so long been neglected that people in general have forgotten that there ever was a North Beach, which was at one time the leading residence and business part of San Francisco. “Qur first move in the way of improve- ment is the lighting of Stockton street from Union to Pacific with electricity. This was accomplished after considerable work byt he committee. There are a number of improvements to be made in this section | 0! the City, and with the help of the resi- | dents of the Beach we expect to accom- | plish and push forward the work that has | been neglected in years past. “All we ask of you is to patrorize only the members of ine club who are working for the good of the beach. Our next move will be for better transfer privileges, more light, etc. If you are a merchant or property-holder come and join our move- ment.” The president of the club is Albert Bear, of the tirm of Bear & Buckley; the secre- tary is L. Kutner, manager of Wagner’s candy store; the treasurer, J. Kitterman, and the sergeant-at-arms, J. H, Wessell. The members are as follows: A, Wehrli, Peter Borovinich, Stauss & Sirauss, Mat Klass, S. Lazarus, D. Choat, M. Robert, | Hitt & Bordenue, J. H. Wessell, S. M. | Cohn Bros., Renner & Reles, Bear & Buck- ley, J. Kitterman, P. Peters, Lowen- | stein Bro-., Selling Bros, M. Nathan, | J. Priester, Muen & Lynch, 8. Rosen- | blum & Bros., A. Tassi & Company, | C. Heinz, Irvine Bros., Charles Pirochero, H. Semena, Charles Mitchel, L. Kuttner, D. Donovan, Charles Sauter, L. Bear, Dr. Armstrong, L. Juri, Gilbert Bros.,, B Bullotti & Co., L. A. Rae, Bill 4 Krtsgill, C. Amazon, George Wood, J. Schroeder, H. B. Rhobe, J. J. Oeil, Cr. Talcott, A. Lewis, C. Favilla & Co., H. Gohliich, E. Geisel, J. Sharay, L. D. Samuels, A. Zabaldans, G. Creta, H. | Coleman, Jean Limette, John Marcolio. e MONTGOMERY AVENUE. Brass Bands, Redfire, Chinese Lan- terns and Firecrackers Make Things Lively. Along Montgomery avenue the scene was one of unusual animation. Though not quite so well ornamented with Ja- panese and Chinese lanterns, the street possessed an air of gayety foreign to it unul the inception of the electric lights. The original movement among thie prop- erty-owners and merchants contemplated only the lighting of Kearny street from Market as far as California, but Messrs. Peterson and Lundstrom took the matter up and had the lights extended to Clay. This action brought the ones who were still excluded to a realizat on of the fact that all that was necessary to get the | street lighted further was a little exertion, and they decided to take action. The rincipal mover in the reform was Edward E:Iulland, proprietor of the Commercial Hotel, Mr. Holland at once interested the many merchants in the notion of having | the lights extended not cnly from Clay street to the avenue, but down the avenue to Washington street and upas far as Union. His most earnest assistants were God- frey Leopold, in business at 420-422 Mont- gomery avenue; L. & G. Jacobs, located at | 613 Pacific street, and Place Brothers, who attended entirely to getting subscriptions for lighting the two blocks southeast of | Pacific street. Thus it came about that last night found the avenue well ighted as far as Filbert street. The extension from Union street to Filbert was due entirely to the exertions of John F. Winters, engaged in business on the corner of Filbert street and Montzomery avenu-. Two bands in four-horss wagons pro- ceeded up and down the avenue fram Pa- cific to Filbert streets, rendering lively airs. Several times they stopped in front of Jacobs Brotkers, the Commercial Ho- tel and Leopold’s Bazaar and gave sere- nades. Interest was added to the scene by Mr. Holland buying several boxes of fire- crackers, 10,000 to a box, and sending a smali boy up the telegraph pole in front of the hotel, where ihe long string was at- tached and then firea at the end next the ground. This procedure never failed to attract an immen-<e crowd. At several places along the street red fir was burned near the sidewalks, keep- ing “he whole thoroughfare enveloped in acrimson glow. A wagon ablaze with req fire also was kept moving up and down. There was no parade on Montgomery avenue because there is no recognized im- rovement club looking after its affairs. The lighting of the street was due entirely to the enterprise of the unorganized mer- chants. It is the intention, however, to effect a permanent organization in the near future. —_——— HAYES STREET IN LINE, it Will Have Electric Lights From Market to Laguna in a Few Days. The march of progress in the way of lighting the streets has reached Hayes street, and the merchants will have arc lights on the street in a few daysfrom Market to Laguna, and on Laguna to Grove on the north and Fell on the south. The movement was started a few days ago by C. C. Rivers, groeer, and F. G. Fall, and since then they have secured about -100 names to contracts for one year, and they expect to have the remainder by Monday or Tuesday. They have not met with a single refusal during their canvass. They have been ably assisted by M. Schimetschek, Pete Svetivich,«J. Harry Scott, Julius Leyden, F. C. Bechtel, E. L. Christin and John Elder. 1t was the intention to have the lights ready for Christmas eve, but that has been tound impossible. A meeting of the sub- scribers will be held probab.y Wednesduy night, when definite arnangements will be made for liguting the street, which will e accomplished by New Year’s. Toere will be a light at each crossing and two on each blozk, making, including Laguna street, about twenty-four lights aliogether. It was contemplated to include all the cross streets the same as Laguna, tut it was found advisable to abandon that part of the scheme for the present at least, g LIGHT COMPANY BUSY. It Could Not Put Up Arc Lamps on Several Streets. The residents on Fillmore, Larkin, Ninth and Fourth streets, over which por- tions it was contemplated to have electric lights shining last night, were disap- pointed. This, however, was no fault of those who cheerfully subscriped for the illumin- ations, but rather the inability of the distributed freely am:ng the crowds an elegantly printed programme, in which electric iight company to meet the re- quirements of the many applications lately and suddenly sent in for street lamps, Promises have been made by the com- pany to have all the streets for which it now has requisitious on file ready by the Ist of January. Powell street, however, will be in condition to celebrate on next Saturday evening. A DEAAE Post Street Was Abiaze. Post street, from Stockton to Montgom- ery, was also bathed in a briiliant light last night for the first time. Electric lumps-were hung along the middle of the street, and many more lights were on the sidewalks. 4 The result was dazzling and the street seemed much improved in consequence. Merchants along the street were most en- thusiastic and had quite a celebration of their own. z PIOTURES FOR OHARITY. Christmas Concert at the Art Associa- tion Headquarters on Tuesday. The Christmas concert at the Mark Hop- kins Institute of Art, to take place next Tuesday evening, will be one of the best ever given under the direction of Mr. Henry Heyman. The programme includes the names of Miss Jennie Eastman, soprano; J. F. Veaco, W. T. Andrews, barytone; Miss Clara McConnell, violinist, and Wallace A. Sabin, organist. The leading artists have decided to each contribute a picture or sketch to be raffled at the Mark Hopkins Institute of Arton the close f the exhibition, for the benefit of Mr. Ernest Narjot, who has been para- lyzed and confined to his house for the last four years and is now in destitute cir- cumstances. William Keith, Thomas_Hill, Emile Pissis, Amedee Joullin, J. M. Gamble, L. P. Latimer, Christian Jorgensen, Oscar Kunath, Mrs. A. B. Chiitenden, Miss Eva Withrow, H. J. Breuer, John A. Stanton, Miss 8. E. Bender, A. F. Mathews, H. R. Bloomer, Carl von Perbandt and Fortune de Conte have already sent in their con- tributions and many more of the resident artists have promised to contribute. Mr. Martin, the secretary, requests that all members of the profession who wish to contribute to this worthy object send in their contributions immediately in order | to have them displayed as soon as possi- ble, as the tickets will be placed on sale on Tuesiay evening next at the Mark Hop- kins Institute of Art. FITT" GOES EAST NOW The Pugilist Will Leave the City With His Trainer To-Morrow. Says He Has Met With Unfair De- cisions B:fore, but Expects Fair Play With Corbett. Bob Fitzsimmons, his wife and manager will leave for New York on Monday or Tuvesday. Fitzsimmons said last evening that Corbett will be accommodated with a good side wager and that he will see him in a week or so to arrange particulars. “If Corbett is not satisfled with a side wager of $10,000 I think I can raise $25,000 in New York,” said Fitz in a pleasant | sort of way. “I do not believe because Corbett has secured such good financial | support that he will fight all the better. I am ready to meet him at any time Stuart elects, and after we make final arrange- ments in the East I will then rest for a month or so before I settle down to a course of training. *I met Sharkey this afternoon and the fellow held his head -lown, while his eyes were rivetel on the sidewalk as he passed me. Ialways thought Sharkey held his head up in a proud macner when he passed iriend or foe, but 1 guess he knows that the purse he won by a foul decision belonged to me and that is why he dropped his eyes when he passed. **Well, this is noi the first time I have had to put up with a wrong decision. { “Inasix-round contest with Choynski in Boston, Referee Daily called the match a draw, when I had all the best of the con- | test, which was stopped by the police after | Ihad knocked Choynski down at leasta | dozen times. I think the referee would have given a decision in favor of me had not the captain of police iustructed him to make it a draw; but all the papers roasted the decision, which they said was of the rankest kind. “Well, i expect a square deal from Stu- art and Siler, and on the 17tn of March next, if everything goes well and good, you will see what I will do with this fel. low Corbett.” SUTRO IS AGITATED. He May Enjoin the Supervisors From Puying for the City Map. Mayor Sutro is preparing a caustic mes- sage to the Board of Supervisors at its meeting on Monday next on the subject of the City map. His Honor is convinced that a majority of the members of the board are in favor of allowing the claim of Surveyor Tilton 1n spite of the veto, and he is preparing to fight the meusure to the last gasp, t is probable that an injunction will be taken out by the Mayor in case the Super- vis%rs pass the SBurveyor’s bill and order it paid. “This map is one of the greatest out- rages ever perpetrated on the public,” said Mayor Sutro yesterday. “Itisinaccurate and incomuele, and Iam told that sucha map can made for $4000, whereas the City Surveyor is to receive $10,000. Before being accepted the map should be turned over to some such man as Professor David- son to report on its accuracy. It is said that I am an interested party. Of course Iam. I am alarge property-owner, and there are 100,000 more who want an accu- rate map, so that their interests can be protected. “The City and County Attorney should look after th 8 matter, but he is the crea- ture of the Supervisors and refuses to do as 1ask him. I shall send a message to the Supervisors on the question of this map ’and may also take other proceed, ings." —_—————— OLOTHING IN FLAMES. L. V. Merle’s Establishment Damaged by Fire Last Evening. L. V. Merle’s clothing and furnishing goods store, corner of Commercial and Kearny streets, was damaged by fire last evening to the extent of $2500, It is not known just how the fire started, but it is presumed that an overturned lamp was responsible. The flames were first seen in & rear show-window, and an alarm was sounded tirough = box 2L The department responded prompt- ly, but owing to the smoke, which poured in volumes through the store’s windows the work of extingnish. ing the flames was accomplished with dit- ficulty. p The fire patrol succeeded in covering a large portion of the goods with tarpaulins. This prevented damaged by waer to several thousand dollars’ worth of goods which would otherwise have been ruined. It is estimated that $300 will cover the damage to the building, which is owned by Mark Sheidon. Frank Doherty, an extraman of 2engine, while fighting the fire in the smoke and dark, grasped a broken showcase and was severely cut about both hands. His in- iuriil were dressed and he returned to work, —_———— Mexico has bad 260 revolutions since she shook off the Spanish yoke. ATTORNEY LAWSON MAKES A FIND An 01 Act Preventing the Laurel Hill Ceme- tery Cut. The Legislature of 1859 Forbade the Laying Out o1 Roads There. Those Who Are Opposed to the Pro- poseé Extension of Sutter Street Are Eiated. Those who are opposed to the extension of Sutter street through the Laurel Hill Cemetery find their case strengthened by a discovery made by W. A. Lawson, an attorney, who recently addreseed a meet- ing of citizens of Richmond in reference to the scheme, and who is consistently and actively opposed to 1t. The Legislature in 1859 passed an act which authorized the incorporation of cemetery associations. Section 10 of that act provided that so long as the land should remain dedicated to the purpose of a cemetery ‘'no street, road, avenue or thoroughfare shall be laid through such cemetery.” The Laurel Hill Cemetery Association was incorporated about 1867. The provi- sion of the act as above quoted is held by those who oppose the Suiter-street exten- sion to be in the nature of a covenant with all cemetery associations incorporated un- der that law. *[ think,’ said Mr. Law- son yesterday, ‘‘that the provision was designed to create a safegnara against just such an unwarranted invasion of burial grounds as is now proposed. Persons who have purchased 1 ts from cemetery associations and buried their dead in reli- ance upon the protection provided by this act have a vested right which should not be disturbed.” The privileges conferred by the act are still in force, Mr. Lawson also said, at least as to all cemetery associations organ- ized prior to 1873, when the codes went into effect. The provisions of the Civil Code, under the title of ‘‘cemetery corpo- rations,” ave, in the main, taken from the act of 1839, omitting the clause relative to the opening of streets through burial grounds. Section 3105 of the Political Code, under the title of ‘‘cemeteries and sepulture,” provides that the titie to lands used asa public cemetery, 8o Mr. Lawson also says, becomes, afteriive years of use, vested and theland must not be used for any other purpose than a public cemetery. Thishas been meationed before in the present dis- cussion as applicable to Laurel Hill Ceme- tery, but it has no relation to cemeteries owned by private corporations or pur- chasers of lots from such organizations. Captured a Burglar. A. Fedora, who occupies one of the stallsin the market at 524 Clay street, captured Friday night a, sneakthief whom he expected and laid in wait for as the man worked his way up into the market from the basement, where, as developments proved, he had been in the habit of secreting himself during the day. This man on being turned over to the police ! gave the name of Edward Cosgrove snd his Occupation as a teamster, For some time past the depredationsand thefts of some mysterious robber had baffled the owners of. the various tills that had been regularly broken into with much cleverness. Fedora saw two men out- side whom he took to be accomplices but was unable Lo apprehend them, though he caught the ringleader in the act of prying open a cash-drawer. TO0 MUCH JOHNSON. Detective Eagan Looking Up Warrants for Jurors’ Fees for the Grand Jury. Detective Eagan spent yesterday inves- tigating the matter of warrants for jurors’ fees,. which were referred to him by the Grand Jury. It was explained to him at the County Clerk’s office that there were two men whose names were similar, and that the assignment, which was said to be a for- gery, was made by one of these and that the trouble arose over the other present- ins his warrant and being confronted by the assignment of his namesake. Mr. Eagan then called at the office of the Harding Collection Agency, which holds tke assigned claim, and Manager Gamage explained the concern’s connec- tion with the matter. He exhibited an assignment from Wil- liam Johnstone, secretary of the Lethnet ‘Water and Land Company, whose office is at 819 Market street. The other claim is that of William Johnson, a contractor, who lives at 2210 Mission street. These two claims are the ones that have caused the trouble and it is expected that the matter will be settled to the satisfac- tion of the jury. ————— SWALLOWED POISON. L. Rasmussen, a Tailor, Dying at the Receiving Hospital. + L. Rasmussen, a tailor at 17 Polk lane, was found in an unconscious condition in his snop last evening. He was taken to the Receiving Hospital and Dr. Thomp- son, after an examination, came to the conclusion that he had swallowed poison, probably strychnine. The usual remedies were applied, but the doctor expressed the opinion that he would not recover. Rasmussen is a man about 50 years of age, and itis supposed that he swallowed the poison in a fit of despondency. His clothing was in a wretched condition. ——————————— Arrests Under the Fish and Game Law. Fisn and Game Warden J. A. Mogan filed his quarterly report for the three months ending December 15 with the Board of Supervisors yesterday. He reports the following arrests and their result: C. Campodonico, having wild ducks In his pos- session October 1, fined $5 Ly Judge Conlan: R. K. Malcolm, same_offense, October 1, fined $5 by same Judge: A. Fodeis, same fine for same of- fense, committed at same tim -: L. Bcatena, ar- Tes.ed October 2 for having wild ducks in his pos- session, fined $20 by Judye Conlan: Frank Ryder, same offense, dismissed by Judge Campbell; C. Donero, having trout in his possession, arrested November 25 and fived $5 by Judge Conian; Oc- r 8, confiscated forty-seven quail shipped to & Hirschfield: October 2, confiscated 174 shipped to L. Scatena. ————— New Master Mariners. The Board of Examination in Seamanship and Navigation, in connection with the Chamber of Commerce, have granted certifi- cates of competency as masters 10 Chares Madesen, Adolph F. Johansen and Ole Han- sen. They are all sailing out of Ban Francisco and are citizens of the United States. ey Young Men’s Meeting. All young men are invited to hear the prac- tical address to be delivered by Rev. F. K. Baker this (Sunday) afternoon at 3 o'clock at the Yonng Men’s Christian Association, Mason and Eilis streets. There will be select music by the male quartet, and the services will be for young men exclusively. —————— ‘Wanted in Sacramento. I E. Pardin, a waliter, was arrested last night by Detective Cody and locked up In the City Prison. He is wanted in Sacramento for em- bezziing & coat and vest from Rufus Sorenson, & tailor there. e NEW TO-DAY--DRYGO DS. SENSIBLE AND ACCEPTABLE ARTICLES THAT ARE SUITED TO HOLIDAY GIFTS AT POPULAR PRICES! 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Wi FAHKY, P MACKAY'S BEST XNAS OFFERING * A LADIES’ DESK. Only eight of this pattern in Polished Oak and Primavera. It is positively the best substantial gift of the season. Two other patterns at the same vrice. You get more than your money’s worth in this. GILT FURNITURE. Twenty patterns in CHAIRS, DIVANS, Etc., at prices to sell before Xmas. ROCKERS. No retail house in town can show you a larger line of upholstered and cobler-seat Rockers, nor quote such low prices. Don’t miss our special |4 if Rocker hunting $2-83 Axminster Rugs, $2.50. OPEN EVENINGS. ALEX.MACKAY & SON, 715 MARKET STREET. Furniture, Carpets and Upholstery. STATEMENT OF THE JONDITION AND AFFAIRS OF THE HELVETIA SWISS FIRE INSURANGE COMPANY, F ST. GALL, SWITZERLAND,ON THE 81ST day of December, A. D. 1895, and for the year ending on that day, as made L0 the Insurance Commissioner of tne State of Calliornia, pursuant to the provisions o1 sections 610 und 611 of the Po- litical C de, condensed a8 per blank furnished by the Commissioner. CAPITAL. Capital 2,000,000 00 Amoun Cash. 400,000 00 ASSETS, Real Estate owned by Company.... $ 41,000 00 Loans o Bonds and Morigages. 691,295 21 Cash Market Value of ail Stocks and Bonas owned by Company...... 855,269 89 Cagh in Company’s Office and In Banks........ ... 273,386 57 Interest due and accrued on Bonds and Mortgaves. 22,027 10 Premiums in due 1 162,122 60 $1,944.090 87 LIABILITIES. Losses Adjusted and Unpaid .4...4] Losses in_Process of Adjustment or in Suspense. b $97,20527 Losses Resisted, inciuding Ex- J Penses. ... 2 Gross Premiums on Fire Risks ron- ning one year or less, $63¢ 960 56 reinsurance 50 per cenc. 318,480 28 Gross Preminms on Fire Kisks ran- ning more than one year, $160, 799 71: reinsurance pro rata.... 128,689 77 Due and accrued for Salaries, Rent, B e 11,600 00 All other Demands against the Com- PBUY...... = 191,298 81 Total Liablilites...... ... $747.309 13 INCOME, Net_Cash actually received for Fire Premiums...... ... .. $710,980 62 Received for interest on Bonds and Mortgages 24,926 68 Received 1or 3 on Bonas, Siocks, Loans, and from all other sources 82,730 78 Total Income..... $768,637 93 EXPENDITURES, Net amount pald for Fire Losses. $369,460 49 Dividends to Stockholder: 96,000 00 Paid or allowed for Com: Brokerage. . 101,538 80 Paid for Saa charges for officers, cierks, etc 47,300 83 Paid for State, National and Local ‘axes T e AL 3 All other payments and expendi- tures. ... ... 47,60190 Total Expenditures............ $678.744 99 STATEMENT OF THE CONDITION AND AFFAIRS OF THE BALOISE FIRE INSURANGE COMPANY F BASLE, SWITZERLAND, ON THE §1ST day of December, A. D. 1895, and_for the year ending on that day, as made to the Insurance Commissioner of the State of Callforn! visions of sections 610 and Code, condensed as per blank furnished 10 the Political by the Commissioner. CAPITAL. 400.000 00 ASSETS, Real Estate owned by Company.... § 209,752 22 Losns on Bonds and Morigages..... 877,600 00 Cash Market Valueof all Stocks Bonds owned by Company. 215,776 13 Cash in Company’s Office and in Banks 128,677 86 Interest due and accrued on Stocks and .o 6,932 82 Premiums n due Course of Collec- tion...... “one Total Assets............. LIABILITIES, Iosses Adjusted and Unpeld... Losses in Process of Adjustment’ in Suspense. ... 2 Gross Premiums on ¥ire Ris ning one sear Or less, $485, 482 23; reinsurance 50 per cent. Gross Premiums ou Fire Risks run- nIDg more than one yesr, §82.- 036 93; reinsurance pro rata. Cash Dividends remaining unpai Total Liabltittes............. INCOME. Net Cash actually received for Fire Received ror Interest and Dividends on Bonds, Stocks, Loans and from all other sources. Received for Hents. . $46,153 40 41,182 20 or 242,74111 50,862 89 258 00 81,197 60 8567,519 17 88,810 67 11,240 48 Total INCOme. .uvueevenreesss. EXPENDITURES. Net Amount paid for Fire Losses. $350,029 15 Dividends to Stockholders. . 24,000 00 Paid or Allowed for Commission or Brokerag: 105,155 40 Paid for -alaries, and other C lerks, etc. 52,095 23 Paid for State, National and Local . 8,507 80 24,717 10 564,504 68 RISKS AND PREMIUMS., RISKS AND PREMIUMS. Fire Risks, | Premiums. Net amount of Risks written during che, ML eur....... o......| 8807, 448,155 01 Netamonnt of Risks expired during the Jear...... Net umount in force, December 31,1895 534,072,021 441,188,568 792,108 11 767,760 27 F. HALTMAYER, President. M. J. G HOSSMAN, Secre:ary, Subscribed and sworn to before me, this Bist day of March, 1896. IRVING B RICHMAN, U. 8. Consul-General. SYZ & CO, GENERAL AGENTS, 410 California Street, San Francisco. Fire Risks. | Premin Netamount ot risks written during, the year.... .... $194,873,643| $526,500 48 Net amount of risks expired during the year......... 37,456,346, 67,598 33 Net'amount in force December 81,1895 ........ 826,073,194 567,51917 R. ISELIN, President. A. TRUXLER, Manager. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 9th day of April, 1896. GEORGE GIFFORD, United States Consul. SYZ & CO, GENERAL AGENTS, 410 Californla St., San Francisco.