"GAMBLING IS
SO VERY WRONG,"
SAYS DELANY
He Begins a Moral
Crusade.
ADDRESSES THE SUPERVISORS
DEMANDS AN ERA OE MORAL
PtnilTY.
Will Tolerate No Gaming in the City
Except With the Nickel
in-the-Slot Ma
chines.
Somebody say* Captain I>elany has been
pluying poker again. Moreover, they
claim he lost. He that as it may, the cap
tain, in his Supervisorial capacity, has
determined t .at games of chance with the
dice and cards shall cease in San Fran
cisco forever and a day, if he can com
pass the result. As for games of chance
with nlriel-ln-the-slot machines, why,
those ■will pass muster. Inasmuch as the
owners of the machines are really good
fellows, who will put up cigars when they
meet a Supervisor on the street.
Feeling in this way the captain recently
introduced an order in the Board of Su
pervisors making it a misdemeanor to
gamble with cards and dice, roulette
wheels, or any old thing, except nickel-in
he-slot machines. This order was refer
red to the Committee on Health and Po
lice, of which the captain is a member,
and yesterday it was up for consideration.
The eloquence of Delany on this occasion
was of an unusually high order. He talked
like a Methodist exhorter on the evils of
gambling In a. great city. "Gentlemen,
said the Supervisor, "it won t do to let
the San Francisco public go on in the old
way, accepting gold bricks from tin-norn
gamblers and Sacramento card sharps.
Cards are dangerous things. I've been
there and I know. Dice will rob the poor
man of his last cent, if he don t under
stand how to throw them when loaded.
All gambling machines are an invention of
the devil, that arch enemy of the human
race.
"No I must except the nickel-in-the-slot
machine. That is a thing of beauty and a
joy altogether. You put in your nickel
and you draw out a dime. Fancy the poor
man, with one nickel in his. pocket, going
into a saloon to buy a glass of beer and to
nibble at the free lunch. Henceforth he
will enter a saloon for a different purpose.
He will take his nickel and drop it in the
slot. Out will come two nickels, and he
will go on his way rejoicing down Kearny
street, where they sell a good 10-cent meal
for a dime. I'm in favor of the slot ma
c nines."
The logic was irresistible and the com
mittee with promptness and dispatch ap
proved of the anti-gambling order as pre
pared by the captain and ordered a favor
able report to the Board of Supervisors
next Monday.
Now it is expected that a few suspicious
people will be heard making remarks to
the effect that somebody has put up a
good round sum of money to drive all
gamblers into patronizing the nickel-in
the-slot machines, but it is that way with
every reform.
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The Hardtmuth pencil is the best in the
world. Try the Koh-I-Noor. •
California Press Association.
The annual convention of the California
elation was held last evening
b of the San Francisco Press
Club on Ellis street. The address of wel
red by L. G. Carpenter.
the club, and was responded
J. G. Daniells of the State associa
■
The other speakers were General N. P.
who spoke upon the subject,
WILL ASSIST THE
DISTRICT ATTORNEY
M. B. Woodworth and E. J. Banning
Appointed to Mr. Foote's
Office.
Attorney-General Griges tele
graphed to United States Attor
ney Foote yesterday notifying
him that the appointments of
Marshall B. Woodworth and Ed
v.ard J. Banning as Assistant
United States Attorneys had been
mailed, and would reach him in
a few days. The appointments
are to fill the vacancies caused by
the resignations of Samuel Knierht
and Bert Schlesinger. Mr.
Knight's resignation went into
effect on October 1, and that of
Mr. Schlesinger will take effect
November 30. . All the work of the
office since Mr. Knight's retire
ment has been placed on the
Bhouldei- of General Foote and
Mr. Schlesinger. Mr. Schlesinger
wired to the Attorney-General
eral last Thursday that it would
be impossible for him to remain
in the position' longer than -No
vember 30, and he urged the At
torney-General to make his appointments before that date.
Messrs. Woodworth end Banning are young men of sterling
character, and for that reason
their appointment is commended
on all sides. Mr. Woodworth was
WILL DELIGHT THE MUSIC LOVERS.
Faroous Grand Opera Singers WI3O Will Be hjeard at trje Baldwin.
THROUGH the efforts of Messrs.
Gottlob. Marx & Co. lovers of
grand opera will have an oppor
tunltv of hearing their favorites ren
dered" by world-famed American artists
at the Baldwin next month.
i will begin on December 5
and as it will be the only grand opera
engagement of the year the manage
ment 1b bent on making it a success.
otine de Vere and the Interna
tional Grand Opera Company have
been secured and will appear in a rep
ertoire of over fifteen operas.
This organization Is achieving the
"What Can Be Done to Promote the
Growth of the State?" Marsden Man
son added to the same subject. gi\ing
al<*o his observations upon his recent trip
to Russia" W. U. Hnmmon, the repre
sentative head of the weather bureau of
the State, gave a brief and interesting dis
cussion on "The climatic conditions and
rainfall of the State and the influence
the Japan current exerts over the gen
eral climate of tho State." ,„
The visiting editors and their families
will make a tour of the city to-day m
company with a committee appointed by
the local board of directors. Before the
convention adjourns it is the purpose of
the members of the Press Club to show
all the prevailing features and advantages
San Francisco has over the other cities of
the State to the delegates.
Southern Pacific Officials Go North.
George Crocker and J. Kruttschnitt
went north by special train night before
last. Mr. Crocker, C. E. Green and F. S.
Doty will make an examination of a Car
bon Hill coal mine in Washington, after
■which Mr Crocker will return to Portland
and join Mr. Knittschnltt in an inspection
of the Southern Pacific Company's lines in
Oregon.
Delayed Freight.
J. A. Flllmcre, manager of the Southern
Pacific Company, announces that all the
west-bound freight delayed by the fire in
tunnel 13 will be in by Monday evening.
The east-bound traffic will be straightened
out by to-morrow morning.
Rabbi Myers' Discourse.
At the Congregation Ohabai Shalome,
Rabbi 1. Mvers will take for his subject,
this morning. "A Few Questions Asked
of the Jewish Wives and Mothers."
Lurline Salt Water Baths,
Bush and Larkin sts. Swimming, Russian, hot
and cold tub baths. Saltwater direct from ocean.
secretary for United States Cir-
cuit Judge Hoffman, and has been
secretary for United States Cir
cuit Judge Morrow for nearly
twelve years. He is recognized
as an authority on Federal law,
and is a regular correspondent of
the American Law Journal.
Mr. Eannlng is a native of
California and Is 27 years old. He
graduated from St. Ignatius Col
lege .n this city and afterward
from the Hastings Law College.
Up to three years ago he vrus as
sociated with the law firm of
Henley & Costello, and since that
time he has been practicing on his
own account.
Mr. Woodworth will take the
place vacated by Mr. Knight, the
salary of which is $2500 per year.
Mr. Banning will take Mr. Schles
inger's *place, the salary being
$2000 per year.
THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 1898.
most noteworthy success all over the
Union and its fame has gone across
the seas. Clementine de Vere is prac
tically an American singer and has
held her own with the great artists of
the world and against all odds and
comers has achieved first place. While
singing at the Metropolitan Or>era
house in New York last year her suc
cess was simply wonderful.
Aside from Clementine de Vere, there
are other artists in the company who
will both please and surprise. Mme.
Selma Kronold is a dramatic soprano
of whom the country may well be
ATTEMPT TO POISON
A VALUABLE CANINE
CHARLES NEWMAN'S GOLDEN
LION THE VICTIM.
Several Animals Have Been Killed in
the Vicinity and There Is a
Suspicion as to Who the
Guilty Party Is.
An unknown miscreant made an at
tempt yesterday morning to poison
"Golden Lion," the valuable St. Bernard
dog owned by Charles Newman. The
condition of the dog was discovered in
time and the prompt use of emetics saved
his life.
When Mr. Newman left his home at 424
Post street, yesterday morning. Lion was
to all appearances in good health. About
10 o'clock Mrs. Newman discovered he
was in great pain and immediately noti
fied her husband, who returned to the
house to find the dog in convulsions.
Emetics were administered, and after sev
eral hours' work Lion was pronounced out
of danger.
During the past few weeks a number
of dogs and cats have been poisoned in
the vicinity of Mr. Newman's home, but
why any one should wish to kill Lion
the owner is at a loss to explain. Tho
dog is of a very gentle disposition and
so well trained that he has never been
known to bother even the children who
play with him.
Golden Lion is well bred, has a num
ber of tricks and has a record of five feet
seven and a quarter inches for a high
jump. Mr. Newman values the animal
at $1000. He has a suspicion as to who
the person is who attempted to poison
his pet and promises the fellow an inter
esting time if he can prove his guilt.
BENEFIT FOR COMPANY A.
The Minstrel Show Given at Native
Sons' Hall Proves a Success.
The second grand minstrel performance
given last evening at Native Sons' Hall in
aid of Company A of the League of the
Cross Cadets proved a perfect success,
both artistically and financially. The hall
was crowded to its utmost capacity with
enthusiastic people from all sections of
the city, who showed their appreciation
of the entertainment afforded in liberal
and excessive applause. The programme
as rendered is as follows:
Selection, "Serenade," League of the Cross
Cadets Orchestra; grand overture. Occidental
Minstrels; entrance of merry Jesters, "With
out Him What's the Band": baton revolutions,
Frank Pool; opening chorus, by the company,
"Oh Hall Us, Ye Free"; "My Dream of You,"
Daniel C. Deasy; Zizzy Zee Zum Zura," Edw.
F. Moore; "She Was Bred in Old Kentucky."
Robert G. Drady; "Break the News to Mother,"
John T. Long; "The Ra>r-Time Dance," Denis
C. Sheerin; "I've Been Faithful to You," Harry
S. Colman; "Darktown Is Out To-night, " Wal
ter D. Young; "I Love You In the Same Old
Way," Philip .T. Eisenmann; "My Hoodoo
Honey," Occidental Quartet; "Honey, You's
My Lady Love," Master Arnold Grazer; "He
Fought for the Cause He Thought Was Right."
Frank C. Walsh; "Honey, You's Too Good to
Lose," Jack Egan; "In the Shadow of the
Pines," Will Moore; medley, by the company;
"My Gal's Done Wrong," Ralph Raymond;
"Brown October Ale," George C. P. Hay
•srards; song, selected, Dr. J. P. McCarthy;
"Good-by, Sweet Day," J. Pautista Boronda;
finale, "Stars and Stripe*" Forever"; tableau.
French Boys Will Entertain.
Under the auspices of the Sodality of
St. Aloysius an interesting and enjoyable
entertainment will be given in the base
ment of the French church on Bush
street next Sunday afternoon. Prepara
tions In anticipation of the event have al
ready been completed. A well arranged
programme of both literary and murical
selections will be rendered by the mem
bers of the sodality and will constitute
the main and principal feature of the
entire entertainment.
Owing to the talent of those who will
make the affair a success, a large audi
ence Is expected to be present, more
through curiosity than any other reason,
to see what French boys can do in the
way of presenting to the public a pro
gramme of interest as well as enjoyment.
The committee of arrangements consists
of Rene Dumontelle, Patrick Donahue and
Camllle Lahanier. The instrumental
music will be furnished by the sodality
orchestra, the members of which will ren
der many individual selections on differ-
ent Instruments.
The entertainment will commence
promptly at 3 o'clock. Tickets can be se
cured by those desirous of attending at the
home of the clergy Immediately adioining
the church, on Bush street, or at the box
office at the entrance to the hall.
Ellis-Street Car Line Extension.
The Market Street Railroad Company
contemplates extending its Ellis street
line to the Affiliated Colleges and the
proposed Sutro Library. To accomplish
this change the Stanyan street line will
be continued from Frederick along Stan
yan street to Parnassus avenue, along the
latter to J street and Fourth avenue.
Other important street railroad changes
and extensions are under consideration.
The next stretch of roadway to be con
verted from steam to an electric line is
that running from Central avenue along
California street through the Richmond
district. This line will be changed as
soon as the San Bruno road la finished in
the early spring.
Poison Theory Groundless.
Investigation into the death of Patrick
Brannan, a blacksmith, which occurred
at his home, 4 Cedar avenue, on Wednes
day, was commenced yesterday. It was
conceded that the wife's suspicion that
he had been poisoned by a prescription
compounded at Smith's drugstore waa
absolutely groundless. Brannan was well
along in years, having passed seventy-one
of them within this mortal coll, and lost
vitality Is thought to have- be#n the cause
of his death.
proud. Last season she sung in Ger
many, and was proclaimed by all tha
critics to be the best prima donna that
America ever sent there. Miss Nedda
Norisson, an English girl who made
her appearance in America last year
at the "swell" Waldorf-Astoria enter
tainments, is also one of the prima
donnas of the International Grand
Opera Company. Her beautiful voice,
of which the critics and the public
never seem to tire, will cause comment.
Among the tenors is the young Ital
ian artist, Signor Collenz, who was the
favorite artist in Naples and Milan last
year.
A GREAT MINING
BUREAU PLANNED
MINING MEN PROPOSE A
PRACTICAL ONE.
The Miners' Association May Revo
lutionize Itself and Enlarge Its
Scope and Purposes.
A new and striking project will be
brought before the annual convention of
the California Miners' Association, which
will begin a three days 1 session in Native
Sons' Hall on Monday. It is proposed to
enlarge greatly the scope, purposes and
membership of the association, and if the
idea is carried out the mining Industry
should receive a great uplift in the State.
The proposition is to make the associa
tion a permanent and active force which
shall constantly and in all possible ways
foster not only gold mining, but every
form of the industry in the State. To this
end it is proposed that permanent head
quarters be established, and that the
secretary shall be the active executive
force, giving all his time to the work at
a good salary and possibly with the aid
of assistants. He shall be a practical
and energetic mining man, shall hustle
about the State and direct a bureau in
tended to advertise the mineral resources
of the State, supply general information
to prospectors,, miners and investors and
aid the industry in every way open. The
work would somewhat resemble that of
the State Board of Trade, and might In
clude a badly needed permanent mining
exhibit here. It would also be prac
tical and not scientific merely, and in this
and in the projection of a real initial
force into this great industry it would
supplement what is done by the State
Mining Bureau. It is being urged by the
Mining and Scientific Press and leading
men interested in the industry.
It is announced that Lieutenant Gov
ernor Neff will positively retire from the
presidency which has been forced on him
ever since its organization six years ago,
and a lively contest for the office has
started between W. C. Ralston and Secre
tary Julian Sonntag. E. H. Benjamin of
Alameda and Robert M. Turner, late of
Nevada Counts', are rival candidates for
the secretaryship. A large attendance is
assured and a number of mattters of
great Importance will be dealt with.
A VICTORY FOR SPORTSMLEN.
Corea's Heavy Fine Upheld by Three
Superior Judges.
The Fish and Game Commissioners of
this State consider they have wen a grand
victory over the violators of the game
laws of California. Yesterday Superior
Judges Cook, Wallace and Borden up
held the decision of Police Judge Conlan
in the case of J. F. Corea. In August
last, during the closed season for ducks,
Corea was found to have a lot of these
wild fowls for sale In his stalls in the
Washington-street market. The deputies
of the commission arrested him, and on
the 20th of that month he was taken be
fore Judge Conlan, found guilty and fined
$100. This was the heaviest fine ever im
posed in this State for the violation of
the game laws.
Corea and several of his fellow-dealers
decided to make a fight against the law,
and contended that the fine was exces
sive. The attorney for the commission
argued that it is just such men as the de
fendant who do more to encourage the
violation of the law than any others.
The argument that if the commission
merchants and dealers did not encourage
the market hunters to kill game out of
season by buying their product the law
would be violated much less had great
weight with the Superior Judges who up
held the judgment of Police Judge Conlan.
The case has been watched with great in
terest by the sportsmen and market
hunters, too, for that matter.
THE BEPORT SOLD.
It Is Now Controlled by E. W. Scrlpps
and Paul H. Blades.
A deal has just been consummated
whereby E. W. Scripps, president of the
Scripps-Mcßae Newspaper League, and
Paul EL Blades have secured a controlling
interest in the Daily Report of this city.
Messrs. Scripps and Blades are old news
paper men and have interests in some of
the best known evening papers of the
country- At present Mr. Scripps is living
on his ranch at San Diego, and Mr. Blades
has been connected with the JLos Angeles
Record. Mr. Blades will take direct con
trol of the paper. The general policy will
be about the same and no important
changes will be made on the local staff.
The amount paid for the paper has not
been announced, but it is understood that
1500 of the 2000 shares were purchased by
Scripps and Blades for $45,000. Mr. Bunker
will retain his connection with the paper
for the present, at least.
A New Corporation.
Articles of incorporation were filed yes
terday by C. W. Kohlsaat, S. H. Fried
lander, J. L. Phelps, Thomas E. Ryan and
Samuel Samter for the exhibition of the
mutoscope on the Pacific Coast, and for
the purpose of conducting various amuse
ment enterprises. The capital stock is
$1,000,000. The mutoscope is the wonder
ful miniature biograph that has been
creating a great sensation here and
abroad, the original owners of which have
already amass«d a fortune.
Activity of Vesuvius.
Much anxiety has b«en caused In Naples by
the renewed activity of Mount Vesuvius. As
overwhelming danger of this description pro
duce* universal terror. As a matter of fact
there Is little likelihood that Mount Vesuvius
will do any serious damage. On the other
hand, thousands die dally from stomach and
digestive disorders, who might have survived
bad th«y resorted to Hoatetter's Stomach Bit
tar*. It ta the greatest of known tonics for
stomach and digestive organs. It cures kid
ney, liver and blood disorders.
WEBSTER WILL
NOT SIGN THE
DEMANDS
Trouble Ahead for the
School Board.
HOLDS UP MANY BILLS
AWAITS MAITDAMXTS SUITS BY
CREDITORS.
This Action Will Bring the Courts
Into Play to Investigate
the Alleged School
Swindles.
There is more trouble ahead for the
Board of Education. Superintendent of
Schools Webster has decided to refuse to
si{, m the batch of bills, aggregating about
$50,000, recently allowed by the Board of
Education, excepting only a few bills for
coal. He will likewise decline to sign the
large number of unpaid bills which are
pigeonholed in the office of Secretary
Welch of the School Board, and which
have not yet been presented to the board
by the finance committee.
The Superintendent spoke very decided
ly upon this subject to a representative of
The Call yesterday. Said he: "The
School Board has more than reached the
limit of its indebtedness, as nearly as I
can figure it, and I will refuse to affix
my signature to any more demands on the
treasury except those for coal and a lew
other absolutely necessary things. The
J5u,000 batch recently passed by the board
has not yet been presented to me for ap
proval, and it will do no good, for I shall
refuse. I have consulted various attor
ns ys and the District Attorney about the
responsibility of the Superintendent in
approving bills, and I am informed that
my function is a purely ministerial one;
that inasmuch as I have no voice in the
contraction of debts by the School Board
I am in no way responsible for the same,
but must affix my signature as a matter
of form. This is something that I shall
do no longer, however. The creditors of
the board will now have the opportunity
to bring matters to a crisis in the courts
by suing for writs of mandamus to com
pel me to sign their demands. Then the
legal status of this whole matter can be
determined. Some time ago I warned the
School Board in a communication that the
available funds were practically exhaust
ed. No attention was apparently paid to
the warning.
"My attention has been called to the
alleged jobbery in connection with the
furnishing of Mission High School, and
on next Monday Mr. Stone and myself
will visit the building and make a criti
cal Inspection of the new furniture and
equipment, so as to determine whether
or not the allegations of fraud axe well
founded."
ADVERTISEMENTS.
Again
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honest
Judge,
forsooth"
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UNITED STATES BRANCH.
STATEMENT
OF' THE
CONDITION AND AFFAIRS
OF THE
MANCHESTER FIRE
INSURANCE COMPANY.
OF MANCHESTER, ENGLAND. ON THE
31st day of December. A. D. 1597, and for
the year ending on that day. as mads to the
Insurance Commissioner of the State of Cali-
fornia, pursuant to the provisions of sections
610 and Sll of the Political Code, condensed as
per blank furnished by the commiasioner: ,
ASSETS.
Loans on bonds and mortgages $ 350 00
Cash market value of all stocks and
bonds owned by company 1,546,517 50 I
Cash in company's office 406 73
Cash in banks 316,86189
Interest due and accrued on all
stocks and loans 7.937 50
Interest due and accrued on bonds
and mortgages 8 10
i Premiums in due course of collec-
tion 86.506 18
Bills receivable, not matured, taken
for fire and marine risks 781 17
Due from other companies for re-
insurance on losses already paid... 3,170 90
Total assets 12.112.490 13
LIABILITIES.
Losses adjusted and unpaid f 72,229 4S
Losses in process of adjustment or
in suspense 73. 130 32
Losses resisted, including expenses.. 57.870 85
Gross premiums on flre risks, run-
ning one year or less, $1,052,397 14;
reinsurance 60 per cent 626,448 67
Gross premiums on flre risks run- .
ning more than one year, $1,050,-
| 196 63; reinsurance pro rata 625,864 98
I Due and accrued for salaries, rent,
! etc 1,918 25
All other demands against the com-
pany 60,511 37
Total liabilities $1,317,973 82
INCOME.
Net cash actually received for flre
premiums ! 1,241, 585 S3
Received for interest on bonds and
mortgages 12 00
Received for interest and dividends
on bonds, stocks, loans and from
all other sources 69,594 50
Total Income $1,411,192 25
EXPENDITURES.
Net amount paid for flre losses (In-
cluding $112,428 13. losses of pre-
vious years) $ 650,482 85
Paid or allowed for commission or
brokerage 263. 453 67
Paid for salaries, fees, and other
charges for officers, clerks, etc 110,01135
Paid for State, National and local
taxes 57.257 67
All other payments and expenditures 76,609 69
Total expenditures $1,163,845 13
Fire.
Losses incurred during the year $ 698,949 46
Risks and Premiums. Fire Risks. Premiums.
Net amount of risks
written during the
year $ 154,134,320 $L 786. 948 56
Net amount of risks
expired during the year 145.150.716 1,845.736 58
Net amount in force De-
cember 31. 1897 185,644.763 2,103,093 77
GEO. W. WENSLET, U. S. Manager.
Subscribed and sworn to before me, this 28th
day of February, 189*.
ROBT. L. WENSLET. Notary Public.
L. B. EDWARDS,
Manager Pacific Coast Department,
323 CALIFORNIA ST.,
BAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
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UNITED STATES BRANCH.
STATEMENT
—OF THE
CONDITION AND AFFAIRS
- — OF THE
CALEDONIAN
INSURANCE COMPANY
OF EDINBURGH. SCOTLAND. ON THB
3l£t day of December. A. D. 1897, and for
the year ending on that day, as made to the
Insurance Commissioner of the State of Cali-
fornia, pursuant, to the i provisions of section*
610 and 611 of the Political Code, condensed as
per blank furnished by the commissioner:
( . ASSETS. . :.
Cash market value of all stocks
and . bonds owned by company $1,931,533 38
Cash in company's 0ffice....:.....;.. 1,979 61
Cash In banks ......................... 81.587 48
Interest due and accrued ] « on : . all
stocks and loans 23,734 11
Premiums ■. in . due . course of . collec- •
tion v.;. 161,500 94
Bills receivable, not matured, taken
for fire and marine risks 404 OS
Due from other companies for re-
insurance on losses already paid... BM 8S
Total assets $2,212,378 S3
LIABILITIES.
Losses adjusted and unpaid $ 102,565 84
Losses In process of adjustment or
in suspense • 54,841 00
Losses resisted, Including expenses.. 18,364 M
Gross premiums on flre risks run-
ning one year or less, $1,005,051 15;
i reinsurance 50 per cent... 602, 623 51
Gross premiums on flre risks run-
ning more, than one year. $898,-
724 87; reinsurance pro rata 442, 44
All other demands against the com-
pany • 59,221 41
Total liabilities $1.17»,51» 49
INCOME.
Net cash actually received for flre _ ,v
premiums .....$1.m.084 > 23
■ Received for interest " and dividend!
on bonds, stocks, loans,' and from
all other sources TLSO3 5)
Total Income ... — $1,402,532 77
EXPENDITURE&
Net amount paid for flre losses $ 439,022 44
Paid or allowed for commission or
brokerage 270.7*2 54
Paid for salaries, fees and other
charges for officers, clerks, etc — 87.614X5
Paid for State. National and local
taxes 87.911 SI
All other payments and expenditures. 70.009 48
Total expenditures • $1,165,309 (4
Fire.
Losses incurred during the year... .s 707.088 91
Risks and Premiums. Flre Risks. Premium*.
Net amount ! of ■ risks
written during the
year .". $ 150,689,290 $1,688,871 41
Net amount of risk* ■
expired during the year 157,693,879 1,771,934 14
Net amount in force De-
cember 31, 1897 1 170.019.667 1.901.774 f»
CHAS. H. POST. Manager.
N. A. McNEIL. Assistant Manager.
Subscribed and sworn to before me, this 28th
day of February. 1898.
H. E. FRANCK, Notary Public.
L. B. EDWARDS,
Manager Pacific Coast Department,
323 CALIFORNIA ST.,
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
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