The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, December 23, 1897, Page 4

-4 HARD TIMES WEDDED AT HAVE PASSED) THE POINT Boom in All Lines of Trade Reported at Sacramento. Business Men Rejoice Because Money Is Again in Circulation. Christmas Purchases More Extensive Than They Have Been for Many Years. Special Dispatch to The Call. SACRAMENTO, Dec. 22. — Good times, good cheer, bright prospects, purses well filled, and a clear sky and pure atmosphere are a combi- nation of conditions which wil mark the Christmas season of Sacramento. Indeed it is a combina- tion of conditions that few cities of the world can boast of. The banker, and butcher, and baker are all doubly blessed this year, while the farmer and the mechanic feel that those old days when they received for their honest toil a compensation that is commen- surate, are coming back. Along all the lines in Sacramento one finds a feeling of encouragement; in agricultural, commercial and indus- trial circles old debts are being paid, new ventures stimulated, and new en- terprises inaugurated. New homes are being built, new business firms are coming to town, old establishments are enlarging and improving their properties, rents are going up, and ta are going down. There is an activity everywhere, a bustle, flurry, and hurry in the stores, and a noise and rattle and bang outside. Trainloads of customers are coming from the adjacent country to buy Christmas presents, and the sidewalks h people, out purchas- ing their holiday gifts. = Taking it all in all, the scenes around old Sacra- mento to-day are most comforting, most assuring, most encouraging. The da days of hard times, scarce mo- ney, poor prices, cheap clothes, and cheap men, are gone. ‘ 0. Rc of the Charles P. Nathan Company, in speaking to The Call cor- respondent to-day on this feature of the “present times,” said: “Last year we had sreat demand for cheap n would come in and a suit ranging from $5 up, and clothe; ask fc you would be surprised.to know how many of them there were. This year the whole condition seems to have chang The men who asked for $5 suits last year, will not look at any- thing below $20 or $25. You can make your own deductions from this; I am simply telling you what is, and has been, our expe nce.” D. Davis of Wasserman, Davis & 5 ke on the same lines, and said: There is one thing I notice particularly, and that is the excellence of the goods which are being pur- chased. People are spending . their money freely and are demanding a better s of merchandise. In our years of experience in Sacramento we > never had any season to compare to the present one. John Breuner euner Bros., when asked w ' compared with former rs, sai t has been for ys by far the biggest season since we have been in business. Our shipping department is simply clogged.” E. W. Hale of Hale Bros: “There been a marked improvement in ales of this year compared with those of last year. Our country order department in particular shows a wonderful advance both in the amount of the orders and the character of the goods ordered.” Charles J. Noack, the jeweler, said: “The patrons of our store are not only early in their purchases but the class of goods demanded is of a high grade, and we notice a most decided change for the better in every particula season will be the best for yea T. G. Genshlea, dealer in c marked: “My business has increased 30 per cent during the last few months of this year, and the outlook for the future is brighter than it has been for years. Said F. M. Jones, the bicycle dealer: “The season of 1898 will be by far the most prosperous one in my line since the wheeling craze struck California. There is a demand for the very best class of wheels, while last year the demand was for the cheapest. People did not seem to have the money to spare then. They seem to have all they want now.” Thomas Scott, the plumber, spoke as follows: “There is a most decided im- provement in my line of business. v, there are between 65 and 100 new s in the course of construction acramento, every one of which s commenced within the last sixty We are looking forward to the spring trade we ever had. mento fs all right.” Major Weinstock of' the firm of Weinstock, Lubin & Co., said: “Our ness’ has been most excellent, the prospects of future trade are equally encouraging, and the class of goods purchased, the quantity and the gen- erous purchases made by our custom- ers show a most decided improvement over the business of last year,” D. N. Carithers of the firm of D. N. Caritliers & Co. spoke as follows: “We have been doing business in Sacra- mento for a short time only. Our stores have been opened to the public but four weeks, yvet during that short period our ss has been more than we expected. The holiday trade has been far beyond our hopes;, and the outlook for a continuance of good busi- ness is most encouraging. I have no hesitancy in saying the general busi- ness outlook for this section is simply splendid, and I am looking forward to 1898 as a year of general prosperity.” Gus Lavenson, dealer in footwear— My business has never been better. The prospects are Al,” W. F. Purnell, stationery—"This year's business is much larger than the last in my line. I look for a won- derful revival of business generally in the spring. I firmly believe that the wave of prosperity will soon reach us again.” fla;ef by Sneak 7Thizns. ST. HELENA, Dec. 22.—The local of- ficers are on the qui vive for a lot of sneak thieves who have been operating with considerable success in this vi- cinity of late. Chicken houses, lard- ers, stores and unoccupied buildings have been raided by the gang until its depredations have assumed alarming proportions. Suspicion rests upon a number of juvenile hoodlums who have caused- more or less trouble at various times, and wholesale arrests are ex- pected. —_——— Christmas cards, calendars, celluloid %:‘,fr‘.f'e' and souvenirs at Sanborn & - OF A PISTOL A Redwood City Par- ent Seeks Re- dress. Thrilling Scene Enacted in San Mateo’s Capital. William Beeson Compels John Leslie to Make Reparation for Wrongs Done. SADDRAMA IN TWO SCENES An Estimable Young Lady About to Become a Bride Plunged Into Sor- row—Sympathetic Friends. Redwood City has another sen- sation and society in that town is greatly agitated. ‘William Beeson, at the pistol’s point, compelled John Leslie to marry his daughter, May, a girl of 18 years of | age. But Leslie and the Beesons are not | joqging-house at 220 Third street. the only ones directly interested in the thrilling drama. It particularly af- fects Miss Rose Heaney, one of the most popular young ladies in San Mateo County, and whose hosts of friends in San Mateo’s capital are di- vided whether it were better so or not. Beeson has resided in Redwood City for many years. He is a hard-work- ing, industrious mechanie, conducting a blacksmith-shop and carriage fac- tory. About four years ago Leslie, who is a wheelwright, was employed by Beeson. He lived with the family and was treated as one of its mem- bers. Two years ago Rose Heaney was employed by W. H. Kinne, proprietor of the Capitol Hotel, as chambermaid. She was an attractive young woman, about medium height with expressiv brown eyes and a wealth of brow hair with Titian glints. She was grace- ful in movement, intelligent and assid- uous in her duties. Leslie, with many others, admired Miss Heaney. She, recognizing indus- try and the worth of toil, favored Les- lie and they became engaged, she be- ing entirely ignorant of what was tak- ing place in the Beeson house and which terminated in a thrilling scene last Monday night. Leslie was dual in his love-making, for while he was paying attentions to Miss Heaney he was also diligent in capturing the affections of Mary Bee- son. Miss Heaney and Leslie were to have been married on Christmas. He rented an unfurnished house, and she, out of her hard earnings, was to have furnished it. 3 Beeson, hearing of the approaching nuptials, and feeling that his daugh- ter had prior and stronger claims on Leslie, resorted to heroic measures. Between the hours of 9:30 and 10 Monday night, armedl with a revolver, he went in search of Leslie. They met. The enraged father demanded that his trusted employe make some repara- tion by marrying his daughter. Leslie was evasive, but Beeson was obdurate. Leslie, when he looked into the barrel of the revolver, weakened. ‘I'll do it,” said he. “To-night ?"” “No; to-morrow.” “You'll do it to-night.” There was something in Béeson’s voice and manner; something in the frowning weapon which he held in his hand, that warned Leslie not to pro- crastinate. “To-night,” he answered. License Clerk J. F. Johnson was found and a license procured. Justice of the Peace James Harmon was rout- ed from slumber and he made May Beeson and John Leslie man and wife. After the ceremony was performed, Beeson, it is stated, advised Leslie to leave Redwood City, never to return. On Tuesday morning Leslie took the 5 o'clock train for this city. Miss Heaney was greatly shocked when she heard what had occurred. She gave way to tears, but she de- clared that her love for Leslie was dead. Tuesday evening she came to this city and will remain with friends un- til the shock softens, when she will return to Redwood City and receive the sympathy of its entire population. — LIEUTENANT WOOD DEAD. Deceased Was One of the Brightest Officers in the Navy. Information has been received in this city of the death of Lieutenant Wil- lam Maxwell Wood, U. S. N,, at his homeat New Rochelle, N. 1. He leaves a widowand two grown daughters. Many of the people of this city wiil remem- ber Lieutenant Wood, who on two oc- casions was connected with the Pacific squadron, the last time as navigator of the flagship Philadelphia. During his stay here he made many warm friends, who will be grieved to learn of his death. Not only among the military and naval people was his company sought, but his reputation for good fellowship was so general that he was received with open arms in the homes of the best citizens of the State. Lieutenant Wood was appointed te the naval academy by -‘ongressman Voorhees and graduated from that in- stitution in 1870. He served for somc¢ time after his graduation: on the Med iterranean squadron, and was then em ployed by Admiral Allen to make draw ings for the Ammen ram, recently completed, but exactly in accordanc: with the original plans, and named thc Katahdin. He was afterwards em ployed in matters of a confidential na ture in connection with the Virginius affair. Lieutenant Wood was quite an in ventive genius, and during his service in the navy invented a very usefu boat-detaching apparatus for enablin: boats to be lawered in a heavy se: without being upset. Aiso pumps, re frigerating apparatus and other usefu things. i The Last Man on Earth To recklessly experiment upon himself wit! hope of reiief is the dyspeptic. Yet the no. trums for, this malady ure as the sands of th sea, and, presumably, about as efficacious. In digestion, that obstinate malady, even if « long perpetuity, 1s eventually overcome wit Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, an appetizin tonic and alterative, which cures constipatior fever and ague, bilious remittent, rheumatisn kidney complaint and feebleness. THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 23, 18 SOLCHT 0 KILL HER IN (0LD BLOOD The Murderous Act of Charles Bayly, an Iron-Molder. He Fires a Bullet at Mary Symora While She Lay in Bed. Unfortunate Woman Found to Be in a Delicate Condition. A TELL-TALE STATEMENT. After Doing the Shooting He Surren- dered Himself to the Police. Not satisfied with her signed state- ment exculpating him from any blame Charles Bayly, an iron-molder, late yesterday afternoon shot and seriously wounded Mary Symora, an attractive woman of 21 years of age. The shoot- ing occurred in the woman’s room in a Several months ago Bayly, who is a divorced man, met his victim, who had just arrived from Salinas, where her parents reside. love with him and pleaded with him to make her his wife. Bayly, in some way, learned that the She fell madly in woman was on very friendly terms with a commercial drummer named Robert H. Bell, and he commanded her to ignore him. Several days ago Bell left this city, his destination being Chi- cago. Learning that the woman was in a delicate condition Bayly visited her room, and asked her to sign a statement exculpating him. She at first refused, but fearing violence at his hands requested him to call again yesterday afternoon. Shortly after 4 o'clock Bayly, who was much the worse for liquor, visited her apart- ments, and, producing the following statement, asked her to sign it: “In the city and county of San Fran- cisco, the 22d day of December, 1897, I, Mary Symora, do solemnly swear that Robert H. Bell is the father of my un- born child, and that I swear before these witnesses that I have spoken the truth, so help me God There were present, besides Bayly and the woman, E. A. Fulham and his wife, both of whom lodge in the house. After the unfortunate woman had signed the statement, Bayly asked Fulham and his wife to leave. They were gone only a few minutes when a pistol shot rang out, followed by the piercing shriek of a woman. Bayly at once emerged from the room, and meeting a friend in the hallway, remarked: “Well, I have done it. May, I guess, is done for.” He then walked down stairs and, meeting Police Officer T. C. Murphy, he coolly informed him that he had “killed a woman.” = Murphy took him back to the room, anc on seeing his victim lying on the bed, her face cov- ered with blood, he immediately tele- phened for the patrol wagon. The un- fortunate woman was subsequently removed to the Receiving Hospital, where Dr. Howard, who attended her, found that she was mortally wounded. As she lay on the operating table, Bayly, accompanied by Officer Murphy, entered thg hospital. “Is this the man who shot you»” asked the policeman, pointing to Bayl, ‘“He is the brute,” answered the w man, casting a scornful glance at her assailant, “and he shot me in cold blood.” Bayly, trembling and mnervous, started to walk away, when the po- liceman seized him, and at onee re- moved him to the City Prison, where he was charged with an assault to commit murder. After en examination of the wound Dr. Howard found that the bullet had entered the left side of the neck close to, the base of the skull, passed down- Wward, and lodged in the spinal column, paralyzing the left side. It is doubt- ful if she recovers. To Matron Keane, the wounded woman said: I met Bayly about four months ago. I told him that he was a mar- ried man, and I informed him that 1 could not receive his atten- tigns, He assured me that his wife had obtained a divorce from him, and in support of his statement he showed me the decree of divorce which had been granted by Judge Bahrs on the ground of failure to provide. A few days later he accused me of being untrue to him, claiming that Mr. Bell had supplanted him in my affections. I denied the im- peachmsent and offered to conyince him of my devotion to him. He replied in a careless sort of a way, and as he left me he made some threatening remark, which I did not thoroughly understand. As far as Mr. Beil is concerned, he is well acquainted with my parents, and ever since I came to San Francisce he has been my friend. Evidently jealous of his attentions, Bayly threatened to do me up unless I refused to speak to him. When my condition became known Bayly grew extremely ugly, and accused me of being too friendly with Mr. Bell. Again I told him he was mistaken, and begged him to make me his wife. A few minutes before the shooting 1 was ly"{f in_bed conversing with my friend, Mrs. Fulham. Bayly, who had been drinking, entered the room and again accuesd me of being unfaithful to him. He sent for Mr. Fulham, and, as he appeared, he took out the statement which he had prepared and asked me to sign it. I at first refused, but. as he was in_an ugly mood, I concludec to do_his ham sign it, and then, walking over to the bed on which 1 was lying, he ordered me to put my fist to the paper, as he ex- pressed it. I did so. thinking that request. After signing the alleged statement Mr. and Mrs. Fulham left the room. Realiz- ing that I had done my friend Bell an MARY \SYMORA, irreparable wrong I commenced to cry, and accused Bayly of making a tool out of me. I buried my face in the pillow, weeping bitterly, when the brute, evi- dentl razed at my conduct, drew a re- volver and shot me. 1f T could only die so that he would be hanged for his crime! 1 hope God will make him suffer as he has made me. Bayly doggedly refused to make a statement. 5 “I shot her and don’t deny it. She has done me up and I determined to glll her. That's all there is to it. ee!” No amount’ of questioning could make the prisoner tell why he had shot the unfortunate woman. He re- fused to reveal why he had forced her to sign the statement, except to say that he would prove his innocence of any wrongdoing in connection with lice Court. s T CHINESE AND CHRISTMAS. Children Celebrate. The Presbyterian church on Stock- ton street was filled to overflowing Tuesday night by not only the Chinese but also a large number of American ladies, who went there to observe the little brown tots go through the pro- gramme laid down for them by their teachers. To those of an observing turn of mind the visit was not unpro- ductive, as the boys and girls, ranging all the way from three to 10 years of age, acquitted themsélves with as much credit as is observable in their white sisters and brothers of a similar age and training. This church and school is under the charge of the Rev. 1. M. Condit, who has had charge of this church for the past twenty-sevem ye: Previous to his taking charge of this church he was engaged in missionary work in China for about fifteen years. During this time he learned much of the Mon- goHan character, which in a measure fitted him for the duties incident to his new position. The songs and recita- tions as rendered by these little ones at the entertainment were of a high character. As assistant pastor, the Rev. Soo Hoo Nam Art, who was ordained in this city, is entitled to much of the credit in bringing the little ones to a realization of Christianity. As a concluding feature Santa Claus made his appearance, loaded down with such articles as make the chil- dren of all nations happy. ———————————————————————————————————————————————————— 0-00000000000000000000000 0000000 00000000 0000000000009 o~ people? You ¢ yow nothing! ! guun\sou MEDICAL INSTITUT Stockton, Market and Ellls Sts., San Franciseo. it be ai all sensible if yow be- came a whole man? Yow are one of the people who wish to get the world to believe that they are men. Is the world or any partofit, do you think, fooled ?” No! Never lay that fluttering unction to yowrsoul. The world knows you as well as you know yourself! Would you like the world to know that you are a whole half man? “Hudyan” will give you the indeed.. Do not say that yow can neve. yow can! Itiscertain that youw can bs if Will yow hear of what *“Hudyan” » if you will call at the Instituts, and if it is inconvenient :o call, yow can know all about this grand method of cure—yes, cure—by writing one letter. It costs 'HUDYAN CIRCULARS FRTH Is that what youw are? Would man instead of a privilege. It will, r b2 a man again! yow act sensibly. has done for 18,000 § S § ; bidding. He first had Mr. and Mrs. Ful- | he | would kill me unless I complied with his | it when his case was heard in the Po- |" ROBBED IN A CHEAP THEATER E. C. Jaeger, an Apothe- cary for Uncle Sam, Done Up. Cleverly Relieved of a Twenty- Dollar. Gold Pieée by a Woman. His Alleged Despoiler Arrested and Charged With Grand Larceny. E. C. Jaeger, apothecary at Mare Island, mourns the loss of $20, which was stolen from him last Tuesday night while he was “doing the Tender- loin district.” As a result, a rather prepossessing -young woman giving her name as Rosa Lee, is locked up in’ the City Prison, charged with grand larceny. Jaeger, according to his story, left his post at Mare Island, intending to spend a few days in this city. He ar- rived here last Tuesday evening and at once started out to see.the sights. Ac- companied by a friend, he visited a cheap theater on Ellis street and had several drinks. While there he met the | woman who he says robbed him and | at her invitation they entered a “box.” | Jaeger remained only a short time, and | as he started to leave he placed his | hand in his vest pocket to see if a $20 | gold piece which he had was still | there. He felt the money, as he thought, and calling one of the waiters | he instructed him to take a bottle of wine to the woman. After the wine had been served the waiter accosted Jaeger and asked him to settle for it. | “Why certainly,” replied the apothe- ; cary of Uncle Sam, “be sure and bring | me the change.” | He then took the “gold” piece out of | his pocket and handed it to the waiter. “You can’t work that game on me,"” replied the waiter, passing the “money” back to Jaeger. “I have been there before.” | Indignant over what he termed the waiter's “plebeian impudence.” Jaeger snatched the gold piece from his hand, and, looking at it, discovered that it was a Midwinter Fair sou- venir about the size of a $20 gold piece. Turning to the woman, he accused her of taking the gold eagle and sub- stituting the souvenir. She emphati- cally denied the impeachment and threatened to have Jaeger ejected. Realizing he had been cleverly done up Jaeger summoned Police Officer P. H. Murphy and asked him to arrest the woman. She was then taken to the City Prison and formally charged with grand larceny. Yesterday morn- ing her case was continued in Judge Joachimsen's court until Friday morning. ——— A Schoolboy Drunk. Louis Rabiolo, a boy living on Cortland avenue, was found in an unconscious condition from drink at Stockton and Sacramento streets yesterday afternoon by Policeman Bakulich and sent to the Recefving Hospital in the patrol wagon. After the boy recovered he said he got the liquor from a boy who works on a milk ranch. How he managed to get to Chinatown he did not know. His parents were communicated with and he was sent home. B @ Hebrew Festival. The Mission Hebrew ladies’ conference will give a chanulsa festival to the chil- dren of the Educational Society's School, branch No. 1, at Excelsior Hall, Mission street, between Nineteenth -and Twen- tieth, on Sunday, December 26, at 2 P. M. The public is cordially invited. NEW TO-DAY. 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Ages| Ages3toS. 12 to 20. | $2.50 O give your OPEN EVERY EVENING THIS WEEK TILL 9 O'CLOCK Buy of the Maker. SIGNS—Secon d Block from Market St. Come to the BLUE BROWN BROS. & C0., ‘Wholesale Munufactu;ers Selling at Retai (21123 SANSOME ST. R § A Perfect N Infant Food MOTHERS MiLk. FOR 40 YEARS THE LEADING BRAND. TNFANT HEALTH Senr FREE. Y. GNDENSED MILK @: NEW YORK. \ \ \ \ Ve nanweey STATEMENT —OF THE— CONDITION AND AFFAIRS —OF THE— ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY F LIVERPQOL, ENGLAND, ON THBE | 31st day of December, A. D. 189, and for the year ending on that day, as made to the | Insurance Commissioner of the State of Cali- fornia, pursuant to the provisions of secti 610 and 611 of the Political Code, condensed per blank furnished by the Commissioner. CAPITAL. Amount of capital stock paid up in cash ASSETS. Real estate owned by c Loans on bonds and morts: Cash market value ot ail bonds owned by compan; Amount of loans secured by pledge of bonds, stocks and other market- able securities as collateral Cash in company's office Cash in banks Bt Interest due and accrued on all stocks and loans Interest due and and mortgages. Premiums in due Total assets.... LIABILITIES. Losses adjusted and unpaid Losses in process of adjustment in suspense . Losses istes ning one year or less, $7,865,950 31, reitsurance & per cemt. Gross premiums on ris! more than onme year, $5,752,097 73, reinsurancs pro rata... Total deposited by the ons as ... 3,082,975 15 oe 3,430,702 94 rpetual fire insurance policies 216,705 00 Liability under Life Department:...26,776.560 00 Cash dividends remaining unpaid...® 13 All other demands against the com- o 45 i R Total Mabilities . e $35,307,712 & INCOME. Net cash actually received for fire premfums . 510,264,320 00 dividends and from Received for in on bonds, stocks, all other sources. Recelved for transfer fees. Total income. EXP] DITURES. Net amount paid for fire losses 35,850,825 00 Dividends to stockholders... 5425 0 Pald_or allowed for commission or| brokerage . 2 Pald for’ saiarics, fees and otiier - charges for officers clerks, etc....| 3,376, Pald for State, national and" teea) o0 taxes .. All other payments and | Total expenditures $10,501,815 43 | RISKS AND PREMIUMS. Net amount of risks Fire. jritten during ~the TSl year $2,596,414,596 $10, Net amount S z $10.264,3% 00 expi CHARLES ALC oeoeone.$10,869,636 37.. e 2-2.5!1,3)1,539 10,126,099 82 ,003,348 14,618,048 04 Manager, 'OCK, W. McLAREN, Ass't Manager, Subscribed and sworn to before me this 9th day of April, 1897. HENRY GLYN PIERCE, Notary Public, PAGIFIC DEPARTMENT, Royg}m Insurance Buildin N FRANCISCO. ROLLA V. WATT, Manager. g $1,878,510 00 | Received | Received from Rents STATEMENT —OF THE— CONDITION AND AFFAIRS —OF THE— FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE COMPANY SAN FRANCISCO, IN THE STATE OF alifornia, on the 3ist day of December, . 1896, and for the y ending on t as made to the Insurance Commissic he State of California, pursuant to th ions of sections 610 and 611 of the Poli ical Code, condensed as per by the Commissioner. /TS, A 1 Real Estate owned by the Company.§ 411700 Cash Market Value of a1 and Bonds owned by Company.... 1,714,470 Amount of Loans secured by pledge of Ronds, Stoc mar- Cash in Compan! Cash in Banks Interest due and accrued Stocks and LOANS .......... ...... Interest due and accrued on Bonds Mortgages ,... ... - emiums in due’ cour: lection .. Bills receivable, for Fire and Due from insurance on E and in cpen account . Fire Premium Notes Warrants on all Total Assets . LIABILITIES. Losses adjusted and unpaid $ 13,101 95 Losses in process of Adj t or in s 76,012 19 Losses resisted, including expenses. 7,035 10 Gross premiums on Fire Risks run- ning one year or less, reinsurance 50 per cen 497,233 5§ Gros premiums on Fire Ri hing more than one year, 300 22; reinsurance pro rata. 644,451 65 Gross premiums on Marine ai Navigation Risks, $29,- reinsurance 100 per cent... 20,215 56 Gross premiums on Marine Time Risks, $90,174 93; relnsurance 50 g e e R e 45,087 41 Voluntary reserve in California . Commissions and to become due . Marine bills payable ...... Agents' credi: balances . Total Liabilities INCOME. Net Cash actually recelved offset cut rates for fire . $1,398,081 ot 229,682 59 01 ma- rine premiums for intes Mortgages .. 5 Received for interest and dividends on Bonds, Stocks, Loans and from all other sources.. 108,536 61 19,431 69 Total Income EXPENDITURES. Net amount paid for Fire Losses..$ Net amount paid for Marine Losses 144 Dividends to Stockholders 7 Paid or allowed for Comm! brokerage Pajd for sal eharges for officers, clerks, Paid for State, national’ ete. nd local Marine. +-$744,181 32 $156,479 49 RISKS AND PREMIUMS. Losses incurred during the year ........ R | | = |Fire Risks. |Premiums. Net amount of Risks| ‘written during the| yooroio -$ 157,55 Net ainount of " Hiske|' oo 3 expited during the FOE 5ot | 157,439,611] 1,868,486 12 [ | 180,217,653 2,241,769 2 Marine Risks. |Premiums. Net amount of Risks| written during the y Net T | | year|$ 44,180,558 e 8381$ 436,338 04 ‘Forgoxnl of expir uring the 228 Net amount in . fores 210005 arus 7 December 31, 18%.. 4,415,176} 119,390 D. J. STAPLES, President. BERNARD FAYMONVILL] Subscribed and sworn 19 i ) el lxg;‘n 10 before me, this 1; th RHORER, ‘ommissioner. RUPTURE USE NO MORE > Iron Hoops or Steel ~Springs. 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