Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-03-28
LOCAL MENTION.
The Weather.

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER.
WASHINGTON, ID. c., March D. 1855, 10a. m.
For the middle Atlantic states, fair weather
In the northern portion, partly cloudy weather
and local rains in the southern portion, slightly
colder noftherly winds.
FOR sunday, local rains are Indicated Tor New
England, the middle and south Atlantic states,
with slightly colder weather. Fair weather in
the lake region.
IT IS DESIRED to call the attention of Off
GERS OF the army and navy that
+ Mr.. ROBERT LCCKEY,
representing the custom department of Messrs.
Reylin & CO.. of New York, will remain at the
A very full line of samples, comprising the
latest novelties for spring and summer wear on
exhibition. Also complete line OF military
cloths for uniforms. Mr.. Luckey will be pleased
TO make appointments and take orders Prices
moderate. Terms liberal Fit guaranteed.
THE NEW ENGLAND MUTUAL LIFE INsUR-
ANCE CoMPANY.-In spite of the unfavorable
elements which were brought TO bear against
life insurance in general during the last year
the forty-first annual report of the New Eng
land Mutual Life Insurance Company shows
that this excellent institution has increased in
public confidence and favor. The present as
sets are 5,672 635. ~. while the liabilities are
S15,15S, S64.75, leaving surplus of S5I3,-
s10.37 to be distributed among the policy
holders.
At this time when the public is greatly ex-
cited by the uncertain fluctuations in business
and investments, the following extract from
President stevens annual report will be found
ofspecial interest. Speaking of life insurance
as one of the surest methods of providing for
the co ntingencies which are liable to arise ne
says: mo better method has been devised in
. the worlds history to provide against the
certainty and irreparable loss of productive
human life than the institution OF life insur-
2nce, for destiny cannot be controlled or the
hazards of sudden death adequately guarded
against.
Thus life insurance ranks among the greatest
enterprises of the world: it Is known among all
people and classes; it is the resort ofthe prudent
and the extravaganza: the young and the ma
1ire; 1t Is the only resource open to the man of
moderate means, who is, by force of circuu-
stances, deprived of saving for those who shall
survive him after his weary journey is ended;
1t is a blessing, in material form, to the widow
and orphan; in short, 1T affects all sorts and
conditions of men. The conclusion cannot be
avoided, that if the assumptions as regards NOR
tally and Interest, which constitute the basis
OF the law OF life Insurance. are strictly adhered
70, the system must permanently stand, and 1t
will become a monument of mems goodness to-
wards and care for the welfare of future genera
lions. insurance upon lives, therefore, for the
purpose of providing for families. must have a
moral condition Of the community generally, SO
that q weil-fOunded, well-conducted institution
ofthis description is subject of public interest,
as its beneficial effects are at least equal to
those of any public charitable or phianthropic
institution; and these effects are produced with
out any Donation sacrifice or act of benefcence
by the public or by individuals, being the nat
ural and easy results of the spontaneous thrift,
prudence and forecast of individuals in con-
Quoting their own concerns"
STAMPED LINEN TIDES at lie each, Mon
day. Mrs. NJ B. Bruce & Co., 433 9th st. n. w.