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IRRESISTIBLE CHARGE OF AMERICANS Losses on Both Sides Be- lieved to Have Been Heavy. Report That the Insurgents Have Mutinied and Attacked Mer- ritt’s Troops. MANILA, Aug. 13 (via Hong- kong, Aug. 16).—A little after 8 o'clock this morning Admiral Dewey sent a messenger to Cap- tain General Augusti to demand The admiral gave the Spanish com- mander one hour in which to comply with the demand, and told him if the city was not sur- the surrender of the city rendered by that time he would | General Merritt and Admiral Dewey's | bombard it. General Augusti refused to capitulate, and at 9:30 o’clock the signal was set on the Olympia di- recting the squadron to open fire. Almost instantly the guns of the warships began to shell the town, and their fire was kept up for two hours. Then the American troops ashore stormed the Spanish trenches, sweeping all before them. The Colorado troops first stormed the outer trenches and drove the enemy back to their second line of defenses. Then the Americans s swept the Spaniards into the walled city, where the | o . . ! commander, seeing further resist- | th ance useless, hoisted the white flag and surrendered. The losses on either side are | thies. unknown, but it is feared they are large. The Spanish intrenched forces numbered 3000 men, while the Americans attacking num- bered 10,000 men. The latter were better armed, better trained and better conditioned. Foreign ships in Manila Bay watched the bombardment with close interest. The American ships engaged were the Olympia, Petrel, Raleigh, Hugh McCul- lough, Boston, Monterey, Charleston and Baltimore. The Spaniards say the Ameri- can fire mostly fell short. The only effective fire was from a small gunboat close to the shore that was armed with quick-fering guns. They also assert the Amer- icans lost heavily in storming the defenses, owing to the con- struction of these intrenchments, which the Spaniards commanded from the heights, from which they poured a galling fire on the Americans. The Spanish trenches extended around Manila at a distance of from two to four ‘miles from the walled city. The circle was ten miles in circumference. It was impossible to hold so long a line against the American attack. It is understood Admiral Dewey and General Merritt is- sued orders to spare all but the armed defenses, consequently the town was little damaged. There has been some street fighting between the insurgents and the Spanish in the outskirts, _but good order is maintained within the walled city. When the - white flag was hoisted Captain General Augusti jumped into a German launch that was waiting for him and was conveyed to the German cruiser Kaiserin Augusta, which sailed | | | | | | | | | | for Hongkong before the bom- bardment was concluded. - INSURGENTS FOUGHT BESIDE THE AMERICANS Spaniards Unable to Withstand the Assault of the Allied Forces. LONDON, Aug. 17.—The Manila cor- respondent of the Daily Telegraph, telegraphing Saturday, says: ‘‘Nothing could be more humane than the Ameri- cans' capture of the town of Manila. plan was to spare every object but the armed defenses and the trenches. Ap- parently the American losses were ex- tremely small. The Spanish entrench- ments varied in point of distance from two to four miles from the center of 0Old Manila. “Defending this long line of at least ten miles were not over—and probably under—5000 Spanish regular treops, volunteers and natives. About half that number were in the hospital. The at- tacking force numbered from 10,000 fo 20,000 natives and 10,000 Americans on shore and the fleet. “In every respect the advantage was on the side of the attack. The Ameri- can field guns threw heavier metal and had longer range than the Spanish; the marksmanship of the United States gunners was much superior to that of the Spaniards and the men were { stronger and in better condition. The g | with | | | spaniards are a small race compared their stalwart opponents, and worn out by a hundred days’ siege and sappodintment over the non-arrival of e promised Spanish relief squadron, ey had lost heart. It was a hopeless struggle. “Looking over the bay, it was curious to notice the foreign fleets arrange themselves according to their sympa- near the Americans and the Germans and French on the opposite sides of the bay, north of the Pasig River. The British cruiser Immortalite and her consorts kept fairly near the Ameri- can line. The attacking squadron formed in line between Malate and Old Manila, with the Concord watching the fort at the mouth of the Pasig. The American fleet lay outside the break- water. “The Olympia fired the first shot at 9:40, and a fairly continuous, but by no means furious, cannonade was kept up until 11:20. By that time Malate fort was silenced and the American troops then stormed the entrenchments. The Spaniards who were in the earthworks tell that the quick-firlng guns of the little gunboat Rapido, which lay close to the shore, were far more terrible in their effects than was the raking fire of the ships. “‘Resistance to the American attack was impossible. The First Colorado Regiment was the earliest to charge the Spaniards, who retired to the second line, but soon, outnumbered, they were forced into the old city. A part of Ma- late suffered severely from the bom- bardment. The vaunted intramures defenses were not tried. “The Spanish commander, convinced that further resistance was hopeless, hoisted a white flag at 11:30, and the order to cease firing was immediately issued In the center of the town, but ‘in the outskirts street fighting continued for some time afterward between the rebels and Spaniards. “The only fear felt in the city is in regard to the conduct of the insurgents. As I write this in the house of the Ger- man Consul a brisk fusfllade is going on between the combatants, and mus- ketry fire is rattling all around.” Lba o p MANILA UNHARMED BY AMERICAN FIRE Spaniards Soon Forced to Evacuate Their Southern Position at Malata. BERLIN, Aug. 16.—According to a dispatch from Hongkong, the Ameri- cans, about noon on August 7, ex- pressed to the Spanish commander at Manila an ultimatum, demanding the surrender of the city and the Spanish forces within forty-eight hours. During the interval of grace the Ger- mans embarked all German subjects and others under German protection. The demand for surrender was re- peated on the afternoon of August 9, but the Spaniards requested a delay to enable them to obtain instructions from Madrid, by way of Hongkong. The request was refused. A bombardment of the outer lines and outer batteries by the American war- ships wa= begun awout 10 o'clock on the morning of August 13. The Span- iards were soon forced to evacuate their southeastern position at Malate, and the Americans, who advanced on land, arrived soon after noon before the Old Towrf} which they surrounde itself, despite the heavy fire, completely unharmed. EIGHT AMERICANS KILLED AND FIFTY WOUNDED HONGKONG, Aug. 16.—Advices received here to-day stated that considering the heavy fire which they had been un- der, the American loss was slight. Eight were killed and fifty wounded and all the ships escaped injury. Rear Admiral Dewey has raised the blockade, the shops have reopened and thefe is a great feeling of relief among the peo- ple of the city. The English and Japanese were | Manila mained W Porto Rico. citizen of Savannah, UURRRARURE RIS CUBAN AND PORTO RICAN COMMISSIONS. ASHINGTON, Aug. 16.—The President to-day appointed the two commissions to adjust the evacuation of Cuba and They are as follows: For Cuba—Major General James F. Wade, Rear Admiral W. T. Sampson and Major General Matthew C. Butler. For Porto Rico—Major General John R. Brooke, Rear Ad- ‘miral Winfield S. Schley, Brigadier General William W. Gordon. WASHINGTON, Aug. 16.—General William Gordon, one of the Commissioners for Porto Rico and the only one of the six ap- pointees to the commissions who is not widely known, is a well-known He is the senior colonel of the Georgia State militia, and served in the ranks of the Confederate army. He is 61 years of age. He belongs to one of the wealthiest families of the State, and is conspicuous socially there. in the State for brigadier-general. sis%!isfl&!.’888‘28838888988398389885’3888988.8832888885’889328239&88888838982828283893989838’3888%&38323289 Ga. He RRURRRKRE was largely indorsed NIV LISS MUSTERING OUT THE VOLUNTEERS Great Army Soon Will Disband. CORBIN PREPARES ORDERS | THIRTY-FIVE THOUSAND MEN AFFECTED. Within the Next Thirty Days This Number Will Have Been In- creased to a Hundred Thousand. Special Dispatch to The Call. WASHINGTON, Aug. 16.—The mus- tering out of the volunteer army prac- tically began at the War Department | to-day, and will be continued until the army has been placed on a basis con- sistent with our present relations to the nations of the earth. Orders were prepared to-day for the | mustering out of about 35000 volun- teers, including twenty-five regiments | of infantry and about eight troops of | cavalry and flve or six batteries of ar- | tillery. The detalils of the order have | not yet been fully perfected, and the | officials confine themselves to general | statements in regard thereto. | It was admitted that the First Regi- | | ment of Vermont Volunteers, attached | to the Third Army Corps encamped at Chickamauga, Ga., had been ordered to | proceed to Fort Ethan Allen, Vt. That | post is the nearest one to the homes of | the members of the regiment, and was selected with a view to their mustering out soon after they arrive there. Ad- jutant Geseral Corbin said that a | | similar course would be folowed in the | | case of the other volunteer regiments | selected for mustering out. They | | would, he said, be ordered to their State | caplitals as soon as it could be done | without danger to the interests of the Government and mustered out of the | military service as rapldly as possible. | In response to a direct inquiry on the subject, General Corbin said that this course would be followed with the First | Regiment District of Columbia Volun- | | teer Infantry, which is now about to ;miyark at Santlago for Montauk Point, Unless there is a decided change in the present plans of the War Depart- | ment, about 100,000 volunteers will be | mustered out within the next thirty | days. 7 | Formal anouncement of the purposes | of the department are being deferred ]pendlng the receipt of certain desired | information from General Merritt, com- | manding the military forces in | Philippines. There is a large number of | volunteers in the Philippines, and it is posible that it may be deemed advis- able to bring them home and, If neces- sary, replace them with regulars. The proposed reduction of the army to the extent of 100,000 men will still leave a military force of about 116,000 | men—regulars ‘and volunteers—avail- | able for all military purposes. It is be- | lieved to be the purpose of the adminis- tration to maintain an army of 100,000 men until all the pending complications { with Spain_are finally disposed of. MORE TROOPS MAY BE SENT TO MERRITT Washington Awaiting Further Ad- vice as to the Reported Insur- gent Attack. NEW YORK, Aug. 16.—The Wash- ington correspondent of the Herald tele- graphs: It would not surprise officials if the rumor current in Hongkong re- porting that the insurgents had at- tacked American troops in the trenches should prove true. In the event that General Merritt should find it neces- sary to subdue the rebels the War De- partment stands ready to reverse its | announced decision not to send addi- tional troops to the Philippines. In view of the capture of Manila and the consequent destruction of Spanish rule on Luzon it is said in official circles that it will be the duty of American troops to pacify the islands. If the insurgents have attacked the American troops it will be necessary to destroy the slight organization they may have and to establish peace and order throughout the islands. P CURIOUS ATTITUCE OF ThE GERMANS Their Reticence at Hongkong Pro- vokes Comment and Suspicion as to Their Real Object. LONDON, Aug. 17.—The Hongkong correspondent of the Times, comment- ing on the reticencc of the officers and crew of the Lailsefin Augusta, says: “The curious attitude of the Germans has provoked a deal.of feeling here and some suspicion as to the real object of their secretiveness. The practice hith- erto has been for crvisers leaving Ma- nila, of whatever nationality, to bring the mails of every nationality repre- sented at Manila. The Kalcerin Au- gusta brought only German mail.” NATIVES SAID TO HAVE ATTACKED AMERICANS Spectal Cable to The Call and the New York Torald, Copyrighted, 18, by James Gor- don Bennett. HONGKONG, Aug. 16.—It is rumored here that the United States troops at Manila have had trouble with the rebel cording to one account the insurgents, upon whom various restrictions had been placed by Major General Merritt, mutinfed at not being permitted to have any share in the surrender of the city. It is reported they attacked the Americans in the trenches. The officers of the German warship Kaiserin Augusta are under instruc- tions to give no information about the bombardment, but it is freely stated that there was great loss of life on both sides. Senor Jose Denavarro, the Span- ish Consul here, intimated officially to- day to the United States Consul, Mr. Wildman, that Manila fell on Saturday. Captain General Augusti is still silent about events before his departure. There is much indienation here at the | extraordinary conduct of the German | cruiser in not bringing over ny mails | from Manila except from German resi- dents. It is feared the steamer with the peace proclamation, which was ex- pected to reach Manila this morning, may not have arrived there until after Rear Admiral Dewey sent crulsers to hoist the United States flag at Iloilo and Cebu. With his family Governor General Augusti left for home to-day on the German mail steamer Prinz Heinrich. There are a large number of steamers here preparing to leave for Manila with provisions. DISPATCH-BOAT WITH MESSAGES FROM DEWEY Zafiro Reaches Hongkong With Ci- pher Dispatches Regarding the Bombardment. WASHINGTON, Aug. 16—The State Department late to-night recetved a dispatch from Consul Wildman of Hongkong, saying the American trans- port Zafiro was just entering the har- bor. The Zafirp doubtless brings dis- patches from A§miral Dewey and Gen- eral Merritt with reference to the cap- ture of Manila. As these messages are probably In cipher, their transmission will be slow, and they are not expected to reach here before to-morrow. MADRID LEARNS OF THE FALL OF MANILA General Merritt Prevented the Insur- gents Interfering With the Capitulation. MADRID, Aug. 16.—Senor Sagasta, on leaving the Palace this afternoon, denfed that General Blanco and other generals were opposing the Govern- ment’s policy, as had been alleged. It is now known from official sources that the Government yesterday received in- | formation that Manila capitulated on Saturday after General Jaudemes had taken over the command from General Augusti and the latter had been authorized to quit his post and to em- bark on a foreign warship for Hong- kong. Manila apparently capitulated be- cause of lack of food. the population and garrison having suffered the great- est privations. General Merritt, it is reported here, took the greatest precautions to pre- vent insurgents from interfering with the capitulation of Manila or from ap- proaching the city. The Madrid press fears that the surrender may affect Spain’s position in the negotiations for the future government of the Philip- pines. i) 5 TWO INYECTED VESSELS. WASHINGTON, Aug. 16.—According to reports received at the Marine Hospital Service, two of the six vessels which have arrived at Montauk Point, Long Island. with troops from Shafter’s army, wers in- fected. One of these, the Grand Duchess, whose arrival has just been reported to the bureau, had four cases of yellow fever aboard and a number of suspects. DAY_AND DAVIS HAVE ACCEPTED » Still Need Three Peace Commissioners. MANY ABLE MEN SUGGESTED ALLISON AND GORMAN ASK TO BE EXCUSED. General Tracy’s Name Under Con- sideration — Ex-Congressman Tucker of Virginia Also a Possibility. Special Dispatch to The Call. NEW YORK, Aug. 16.—The Wash- ington correspondent of the Herald tel- egraphs: Sepator Cushman K. Davis of Minnesota, chairman of the Commit- tee on Foreign Relations of the Senate, has definitely accepted an appointment as one of the flve representatives of America on the joint commission to de- cide upon the future of the Philippines and dgaw up a final treaty of peace be- tween the United States and Spain. There are now two members of the commission definitely decided upon, | Secretary Dav having previousl— ac- cepted. I was told to-night by a member of the Cabinet that it would not be safe to put any other names in the list, for the reason that only these two mem- | bers of the committee have yet been | definitely decided upon. Nothing defl- nite can be said of the appointment of General Tracy, former Secretary of the Navy. His name and the names of | several others are still under considera- tion. No Democratic member has yet been decided upon. Senator Gorman's | name is still mentioned in administra- | tion circles, but it is not believed that he will be appointed. Former Representative Tucker of Virginia called at the White House to- day, and it is understood that the Pres- ident discussed the peace commission with him. Mr. Tucker may be selected as the Democratic member of the com- mission. WASHINGTON, Aug. 16.—Authori- tative announcement is made that Sen- ator Allison of Iowa will not be & mem- ber of the Peace Commission. In a long interview to-day a membership on the commission was urged upon him by the President. Senator Allison was not able to accept on account of other important duties. Tt is understood President McKinley has tendered to Senator Gorman of Maryland a place on the Peace Com- mission and that he has declined the offer. 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A postoffice was established to-day at| Douglas, Esmeralda County, Ne an K. A. Murphy appolnted postmaster. Pacific Coast pensions were granted as follows: _California: Original—Lemon N. Barber, San Diego, $12; George F. Chase, Oroville, $8. Increase—Patrick Day, San Francisco, 36 to $8; Abraham Whisler, Chico, $8 to $12. Original wldowsf]flu.l:l}'; E. Edmiston, Riverside, $12; Annie “ Paulk, Sacramento, $8; Ellen M. Ohearn, | i | | | ADVERTISEMENTS. STATEMENT —OF THE— CONDITION AND AFFAIRS —OF THE— TRANSATLANTIC FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY F HAMBURG, GERMANY, ON THE 31ST Han Franglsco Mexican War wid- ow—Jane B. m“gn San Francisco, $8. ——— AMERICAN OFFICERS : ENTER SAN JUAN Spec! The Call and the New York Hl:lnfii‘,m.cu'gyrlg;ud, 189, by James Gor- don Bennett. ST. THOMAS, D. W. L, Aug. 16.—Amer- jcan officers have entered San Juan, 0. The vessels of the Ameri- i:f’,f‘figfc”are walting outside the harbor. They will enter as soon as the mines are removed. The Spanish flag still flies over the fortifications. ADVERTISEMENTS. TSTATEMENT —OF THE— CONDITION AND AFFAIRS FIRE ASSOCIATION NSURANCE COMPANY Pennsylvania, on A, IN THE STATE OF o the 3ist day of Decem- Y897, and for the year ending DTt 4ay, as made to the Insurance Commis- e o the State of California, pursuant to o rovisions of sections 610 and 61l of the e ithea) Code, condensed as per blank fur nished by the Commlssioner. CAPITAL. capital stock, paid up in Amount of ASSETS. Real estate owned by company Loans on bonds and mortgage: Cash market value of all stoci bonds owned by company. 2,646,113 13 day of December, A. D. 1897, and for the year ending on that day, as made to the In- surance Commissioner of the State of Cali- fornia, pursuant to the provisions of sectlons | 610 and 611 of the Political Code, condensed as | per blank furnished by the Commissioner. CAPITAL. .................... $300,000 00 | ASSET! | Real estate owned by company...... $87,500 00 | Cash market value of all stocks and | bonds owned by company 1,030,586 35 | Cash in company’s office. 448 33 | Cash In banks... 233,154 20 t of loans secured by A honds, stocks and other market- % able securities as collateral 1,780 % Cash in company’s office o Cash in banks.. 2 Sty Interest due and accrued on all .0 .0 tocks and loans ....... accrued f Interest due and and mortgages Premiums in due cour: Rents due and accrued 2 Due from other companies for rein: wurance on losses already pald and for salvage on Total assets LIABILITIES. and unpaid.. Losses adjusted Interest due an Losses In process of adjustment or stocks and loans. { 2571126 | In suspense ....... A Premiums in due c 12817 94 | Losses resisted, including expens Due from other companies for rein- | Gross premiums on fire risks run 3 surance on losses already paid..... 4,301 81| ning one year or less, $1,911,335 61 & —————— | reinsurance & per cent 955,667 Total assets $L731,370 8 | Gross premiums on fire o | "ning more than one year, - @ L s reinsurance pro Tatd......... 1,084,574 15 Losses adjusted and unpaid, losses Amount reclaimable by the insured X LT e e | A erpetual fire insurance policles. 1,850,807 57 pense, losses resisted, including ex- I ns he com- penses *" gua1,26 5o | All other demands against t s Gross premiums on fire risks B s e ning one year or less, $602,27 3 .$4,437,387 35 reinsurance 50 per cent... % 301,136 31 Total liabilities . . $4, Gross premlums on fire risks run- | INCOME. ning more than one year, $163,438 02; Net cash actually received for fire % relnsurance pro rata... 95,897 67 |~ premiums ........ 032,652,479 65 Gross premiums on burglary risk: 25,750 00 | Recelved for interest on bonds All other demands against the com- | _mortgages ..... 125,074 82 pany 477,237 39 | Received for interest and & s —— | “on bonds, stocks, loans and from Total Habllities ................ 034,289 87 | _all other source: - 134908 98 INCOME. | Recetved for rents 11,169 Net cash actually received for fire i ...$2,923,627 48 698,567 &7 | premiums Net cash actually rece Total income .. - EXPENDITURES. glary premiums .. 35,235 44 | Net amount paid for fire losses (in- Recelved for Interes cluding $198,048 41, losses of previous - on bonds, stocks, el -$1,361,057 41 41,685 80 | Dividends to stockholders. L 200,000 00 Benaived fur fents : 5,225 0 | Paid or allowed for commission or 2 Received from all other sources. 2,543 68 | brokerage ... 580,931 78 ———— | Paid_for salaries, fees and o R Total income s . $783,257 79 | " charges for officers, clerks, . 159,739 93 EXPENDITURE: | Patd for State, natfonal and local o Net amount paid for fire losses. $296.165 62 | , 1AXES .- SRR Net amount pald ;oPr b;lrglnr) losse! 3554 28 | All other pa. exandltuncflz Dividends to stockholders........ £5,000 00 | Paid or allowed for commission or | Total expenditures .... brokerage ... 111,449 59 Pald for salaries, ot Losses {ncurred during 00 charges for officers, clerks, etc. 52,371 54 | " Risks and Premiums. |FireRisks.|Premiums. Pald for State, national and loc ta: All §,083 89 974 18 xes .. o other payments and expenditures Total expenditures ... ncurred during the year. Fire Risks. Losst Ri and Premiums. Premiums. Net _amount of risks| { written during the year| $397,631,431$1,606,042 ST Net amount of risks ex-| | pired during the year.. Net amount In force De-| | cember 31, 1897 | 245285467 765,710 63 J. BLUMBERGER, President. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 9th day of April, 188. HUGH S. PITCAIRN, United States Consul. PACIFIC DEPARTMENT: 213 Sansome Street, San Francisco. V. CARUS DRIFFIELD, Manager. H. DANKER, Asst. Manager. 222,348,463| 574,307 89 United States Branch. STATEMENT —OF THE— CONDITION AND AFFAIRS —OF THE— North German Fire INSURANCE COMPANY F HAMBURG, GERMANY, ON THE 31ST day of December, A. D. 1537, and for the year ending on that day, as made to the In- surance Commissioner of the State of Call- fornla, pursuant to the provisions of sections as 610 and 611 of the Political Code, condensed per blank furnished by the Commissioner, ASSETS. Loans on bonds and mortgages. Cash market value of all bonds owned by compan: Cash In company’s office. Cash in banks. Interest due and accrued aa all stocks and loans caeese 4,400 07 Interest due and accrued on bonds and mortgas 72 874 67 Premiums in due course of collection. 194,379 10 Total assets . LIABILITIES. Losses adjusted and unpaid $2,111 38 t adjustm suspense .. = 37,486 42 Losses resisted, including expenses 3,000 00 Gross premiums on fire risks running one year or less, $392,791 77; refnsur- Ance 50 per cemt......... . 196,39 fire risks running $189,652 54; rein- surance pro rata . Due and accrued for salarie Gross premjums on more than one year, 109,04 45 g, 0,0 2428 58 All other demands against the com- Total labilities.... veeeee 349,302 INCOME. Net cash actuall ived for fire premtums . -$430,588 98 Received for mortgages . 271802 Received for interest and dividends on bonds, stocks, loans and from al other 'sources 16,199 00 home Recelved for remittance from office Total income EXPENDITURES. aid for firs losses (in- 13 53 losses of previous +. -$207,616 84 Paid_or aliowed for commission or E: 181,129 66 Net amount cluding $27, brokerage ... Paild for salari fees and charges for officers, clerks, etc. 5,110 00 Pald for State, national and taxes . . 2o AlL other. dnd expenditures. 13,30 % Total expenditureés ............c....d ’%W! 42 re. Losses incurred during the year.......§222,965 58 Risks and Premiums. |Fire Risks.|[Premiums. Net amount of risks ‘wrisfen during the year| $49,658,877| $865.715 81 Net amount of risks ex-| red during t! 41,833,075| 568.740 70 Net amount in fol cember 31, Ciews| 44,113,656] 582,444 31 ADOLPH LOEB, Manager. Subscribed and sworn to before me this Zlst day of March, 1 MARK A. FOOTE, Commissioner for California In Chicago. WALTER SPEYER, 83,317,857 87 206,134,185/ 3,225,073 38 1897 353,652,382/ 3,873,312 04 E. C. IRVIN, President. BEN T. HERKNESS, Secrefary. Subseribed and: sworn to-before, me. this. 25th day of January, 1SS 9Y O1HIOMAS B. PROSSER, Notary Public. Net amount of risks written during the year: et amount of risks ex- pired during the yvear.| { Net amount in force De 31, | | $296,184,339) T. C. SHANKLAND, STATE AGENT. JOHN D. RICHARDS, MANAGER S. F. DEP'T.. 219 SANSOME STREET, ' SAN FRANCISCO. Chartered 1818. STATEMENT —OF THE— CONDITION AND AFFAIRS —OF THE— AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY F _BOSTON, IN THE STATE OF MASSA- chusetts, on the Slst day of Decem- ber, A. D. 1897, and for the year ending om that day, as made to the Insurance Commis- sioner of the State of California, pursuant to the provisions of sections 610 and 611 of the Political Code, condensed as per blank fur- nished by the Commissioner. CAPITAL. Amount of capital stock. pald up in cash ........ $300,000 08 ASSETS. Cash market value of all stocks and bonds owned by company... . $525,231 50 Amount of loans secured by pledge of bonds, stocks and other marketable securities as collateral 15,000 09 Cash in company’s office. 2,927 §3 Cash In banks 4T 68 Interest due and stocks and loans. 2.367 85 Premiums in due co ilection 41,968 40 Total assets .. . 8624962 13 LIABILITIES. Losses adjusted and unpaid. $9,456 53 Losses in process of adjust in suspense . .- 22.961 07 Gross premium: fire Tisks run- Ming ‘one year or less, $150.762 31: reinsurance 50 per cent 5,381 16 Gross premiums on fire risks run- ‘ning more than one year, $101.763 63; reingurance pro rata. 46,010 15 Due and accrued for ete. : 2,281 70 All ot pany 16,559 71 Total Habilities ... e WTL G0 22 INCOME. Net cash actusily received for fire st e S $167,422 49 Recelved for interest and dlvidends on bonds, stocks, loans and from all other sources Sodadiovaves s S0 60 Total income . T @ EXPENDITURES. Net amount paid for fire losses (in- cluding $23. 28, losses of previous Dividends to stackholders. nNee Paid or allowed for commission Gf : brokerage ... o Paid_for saiarie 30 i charges for offic % Paid for State, aor All other payments and expenditures 1;:3: 9’3 Total exponditures ......... .. $175,182 98 Losses Incurred during the year.. Eaw Risks and Premiums. |Fire Risks. Premiums. Net amount of risks| written during the year Net amount of risks ex-| pired durlnr the year. n force De: $22,071,177) $236,609 60 23,631,697 268,932 64 22,522,311 262,505 04 31, 1897 FRANCIS PEABODY, Presid flE%RY S. BEAN, Becn!l:!.en'- Subscribed and sworn to before me this 26th day ot January, 1898, GEO. 3. AMERIGE, Notary Public. BAGGS & STOVEL, Genral Agents for the Pacifc Cosst, 92925 Sansome Street, S.F., General ‘Agent for the Pacific Coast. l 411 CALIFORNIA STREET, BAN FRANCISCO.