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The morning call., 1891-05-09
PERSONAL NOTES.

Assemblyman T. w. H. Shanahan Of Sis
kiyOu is guest at the Grand.
Dr.. William Holloway and wife of Phila-
delphia are guests at the Palace.
Il. G. ParYin and wife and c. H. Chronch-
kite and wife, of Denver. are registered at
the Hotel Pleasant0n.
j. T. Bonifeld, Deputy Superintendent of
Streets. is bedridden with an attack of in
hammatory rheumatism.
j. L. ellis. Assistant Superintendent of
the Sacramento Division Of the Central Pa
cifc, is registered at the Grand.
Postoffice Inspector Irwin returned yes
terday morning from Oregon, where be
went in company with the President and
party.
John J. Boyce, District Attorney ofSanta
Barbara County, is visiting few DAYS in
the city. He has registered at the Oeei-
dental.
Israel Lawton, Mr.. and Mrs. A. P. Hotal-
ing aud son were passengers on the steamer
China, that sailed on Thursday. They will
make a tour of Japan.
Captain Steven Castle, the well-known
pilot, VIII leave to-day for Middlesex, En-
gland, where his m other lives. He has just
received word Of her serious illness.
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A DAY IN CAMP.
Exhibition Drill by the High
School Cadets.

The High School Cadets, which are at
tached TO the First Infantry Regiment, N.
G. c., gave their fifth annual exhibition
drill and reception last evening at the Me-
chanics' Pavilion. About 5000 people were
present, and they testified by frequent ap-
plauSe their appreciation of the very
efficient manner in which tie young soldiers
went through their maneuYers.
CCOmpaDy II of the First Infantry, Captain
H. p. Bush, escorted the cadets from the
armory to the Pavilion, where they OBJ
served all the details of a day in camp
Nine tents were erected at the eastern end
of the hail. and the camp was named Camp
Morton, in honor of the principal Of the
High School On a stage on the south end
of the hail was seated General john f.
DickinS On, accompanied by Colonel William
Edwards, Majors c. 4. Stanley, W. ID. Du-
boce, George EaSton, j. F. Burgess, and Cap
tain w. G. Dodd of his staff, and Colonel w.
p. Sullivan of the First Infantry Regiment.
After the cadets and Company IL had
passed in review before the General, headed
by the First Regiment Band. the boys went
through all the forms and ceremonies Of a
day in camp, observing the calls, retreat
tattoo, taps, Teyeille, assembly, mess call,
surgeons call, drill call, assembly and re-
call. Then followed a concert 10y the band,
after which there was dress parade, Gap
tain ii. p. Bush acting as Colonel and Cap
tain Marshall of A Of the First as Adjutant.
The cadets, whose officers are Allan G..
Wright, Captain; Allan M. Osborn, First
Lieutenant, and William w. SymmeS, Sec
ond Lieutenant, marched, drilled and
wheeled admirably, and Captain Wright
was warmly cOmplimented on their appear
aDce.
While the battalion was drawn up in line
for the dress parade General Dickinson
half of Company II of the First Infantry
presented Captain Bush with handsome
sword, at the same time cOmplimenting him
on the services he had rendered the Ma
tional Guard during his twenty-five years
connection with it. Captain Bush responded
briefly. At the conclusion of the drill dane
ing was inauguTated and kept up until mid
night, Lieutenant Osborn acting as floor
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DYsnensia.


81 can heartily recommend Hoods SarsapariIla as
the best blood purifier and tonic that 1 have ever
used in my family. use it myself and give It TO
my children, and it prevents all diseases that arise
from impure blood. My husband was also troubled
with dyspepsia, and he took two and one-lalf bot
ties and is entirely cured. He says now that the
food tastes like his mother used to cook'"-MRs.
j. ST. AMANT, Washington street, near Fourth,
Portland, Oregon
Distress in the Stomach.
"About two years ago my son was very much
troubled with his Kidneys and complained of terri
Bile pains in his back. Isaw Hoods SarsapariIla ad
vertised and thought would have him try it, He
took one and enehaf bottles, and the pains all dis
appeared, and he completely cured. Shortly
after that was troubled with nausea; distress OF
the stomach and Dad aste in the mouth in the
morning. 1 took one bottle and it cured me L
give it TO the children and ind 1t is the best family
medicine ever knew Of L recommend it to
all families. "-MRs. MAGGIE McKISSEY, Hillsbor-
ough, Oregon.
The Best Blood Purifier.
''My daughter is taking Hoods Sarsaparilla for
her blood; she has received great benefit from il
and think it the best blood purifier to be found"
MRS. L. Nj. DAVIS, Lodi, Cal
Out of Sorts.
1.-TWO or three years ago I was out of sorts and
debilitated took three bottles Of Hoods SarSa-
parilla which toned me up wonderfully. 1 believe
Hoods Sarsaparilia TO be an excellent remedy and
would recommend it to others as a good blood puri
fer."-S. Ii. LYON Lakeport, Lake County, Cal.
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EXPENr nITTrR 70

EXPENDITURES.
Net amount paid for fire losses 81 1872 235 %
Net amount paid for marine losses. 957, APT 50
Dividends to stockholders. ........... 31L413 10
Paid or allowed for commission
brokerage. ................. 7s5,6e2 SO
Paid for salaries, fees and Otherl
charges for officers, clerks, etc -. aeo 900 90
Paid for State, national and local "oO'NAo %
-
All other payments aud expenditures 13,427 IA
Total expenditures of Life Depart
ment ........,................... 50e,621 0s
Total expenditures. 50 25e ,015 %
LOSSES.
Fire. Marine.
Incurred during the
year................$ 81, 9O4, 800 90 ssOs. 24s 90
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when winning run was scored.
AT SAN JOSE.
Ten-Inning Game Won by the Home
Team.

A Ten-Inning Game Won by the Home
Team.
SAN JOSE, May S.-This afternoons game
was the most exciting one played in this
city. An audience of 400 persons was kept
interested throughout, and the excitement
in the last two innings was intense. With
the addition of Holiday OF last years Stock
tons and several changes in positions the
San Joses played the first ten-inning game
of the season at San Jose. In the ninth the
score stood even and both teams were re-
tired without run. In the tenth Looka-
baugh, for San Jose, flew to Sunday. Nc
Quicken knocked out a three-bagger and
Speer did likewise, McGucken scoTi ng.
McVey reached first ON hit and Speer
came home. Ebright made base hit and
McVey scored. Ebright reached third on
wild throw by Hutchinson, but Britain and
Dooley struck out. Lookabaugh pitched a
splendid game. but gave six men their
bases. Hoffman was batted freely.
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ERYSIPELAS RESULTED.
Carlsten often in a Dangerous State
After a Beating Received.

Carlsten often in a Dangerous State
After Beating Received.
Carlsien Often, who keeps a grocery on a
corner Of Geary and Cook streets, was at
tackled and terribly beaten on Saturday
evening by Thomas Nicholas and John
Michaelson. Nicholas was arrested soon
after by Officer MalOney, who preferred two
charges of battery and one of disturbing the
peace against him. Michaelson was not ar
rested at that time. and perhaps might not
have been but for the results of the terrible
beating Often received. The latter's wounds
resulted in aggravated erysipelas. and his
condition became so alarming that Police
Judge Morley ordered Officer MalOney 70
swear to a complaint for Michaeson's ar
rest. The charge was battery. and his arrest
followed last evening 1t took a $3.50 cash
bail to secure the release of the prisoner
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Orders for the Parade.

TIE orders issued yesterday afternoon for
the parade on Sunday afternoon are as fol-
lows:
HEADQUARTERS SECOND BRIGADE, n. g. c.,
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL, May 8, 1891 !
General Orders, No, Is.
This entire command. except the Fifth In
faHtry, sill parade on Sunday, May 10. 1891
Tor escort duty at the funeral of tie late Minister
10 Japan, the Hon. John T. Swift.
The Second Artillery Band will act as the band
for the Brigade.
Light Battery A. Second Regiment Artillery,
and the San Francisco HussaTs (gnatiaehed)
Will parade dismOunTed.
The brigade line Will be formed upon EDDY
street, The right resting on Powell, at O'clock
IN tie afternoon. by command OF
BRIGADIER-GENERALD DICKINSON.
(O1ciaD WILLIAM EDWARDS,
IleutenanI-COl0nel and Assistant
Acknowledgement.
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rewarded few days ago by the detection of
one of clique Of Buys who have been bor-
rowing books OF a theatrical nature and cut
ting out entire plays, The boys confessed
their guilt and returned the stolen property.
They are said TO belong to very respectable
families. Mr.. Cheney does not think be is
at the bottom of the mischief yet. Some
pretty str0ug evidence is in his possession
that the larceny of books is not all confined
to the Youngsters.
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SEIZURES In PORT.

1.-THE steamer Cuba was seized after leaY-
ing New York for Cuba laden with arms
and ammunition, but she ran short of coal
and had to put into Wilmington, n. g.,
where she was detained and Is still lying
The schooner Wave was also seized off the
coast of Central America some years ago
with arms on board, and was taken to Mare
Island and is still on the hands of the Gov
eminent. The vessel was returned to her
owner, but he refused 10 receive her, and
now the Government has claim to settle
for OBTAINING her."
Collector Phelps said that If it were
known that the Robert and Minnie had arms
on board she would not have been allowed
to leave the harbor, but it was thought she
was going to Eureka to which port she has
been trading for some time.
Now that she has got rid of her warlike
cargo the schooner may slip into the harbor
at any time, or she may go to Eureka and
then it will remain to be seen what will be
done with her
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Only a Plain Coffin.

The will of John Taggert. who left to his
widow 100 acres of timber land in Sonoma
County. valued at 500 per acre, was filed for
probate yesterday. The testator expressed
unbounded confidence in his wife and wrote
i have fun confidence that she win treat her
children right. / am leaving but little. and do
not want II spent In cOurt. | do not want any
thing expended on ma, only a plain coffin and
put where my wife selects. | hope this will Will
not be contested, as the property is not worih 1t.
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MISCELLANEOUS.
Prom People of
The Pacific Coast
Who Know the Value of
Hoods SarsaparilIa
That Tired Feeling.

"About a year ago was all run down, and did
not feel like working at all always tired and
losing flesh and strength every day. 1 tried
several different medicines which physicians had
prescribed for me. but they had no effect on me
whatever 1 finally bought a bottle OF Hoods
Sarsaparia, which had seen advertised. and took
t steadily for four months. From the start could
see a change in me. 1 commenced to gain in
weight, could eat more and that tired fe cling
all gone, and to-day say that have never
been well before in my life. owe it to Hoods
Sarsaparia, because it cured where all others
fa1led."-C II. BONN. Seattle, Washington.
All Run Down.
81 was all run down. 1 could not walk without
stopping often to breathe. My limbs were swelled
/ heard of Hoods Sarsaparilla. and procured bot
tie and it did wonders for 1t is the best medI-
cine ever used. recommend it TO ali afflicted
was."-MRs. JANE E. WATERS, 125 street. Sac
ramento Cal
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sCRoFULA.
Entirely Eradicated.

Entirely Eradicated.
81 was great sufferer from scrofula and tried so
many remedies in vain that the disease seemed to
be impregnated in my system and L thought 1
should be well. One day reading about
Hoods Sarsaparia, decided to try it. When
had taken one bottle 1 was somewhat improved.
and decided to keep on. In year had taken
twelve bottles Of Hoods Sarsaparilla and the terri
BILE disease was entirely eradicated from my system.
in perfect health, thanks TO Hoods
parilla"-JAMEs WAY, Roseville, Placer
County, California
Fifty Years of Suffering.
"Iam now sixty-fye years Of age, and have had
salt rheum or letter since was fourte en-. making
fifty years of suffering Having now used three
bottles of Hoods Sarsaparia find myself entirely
cured. This medicine has done for me what all
other medicines which have tried failed to do.
hope others who suffer as did will try the medi
cine and be cured."-B. LEE, Calistoga Cal.
The morning call., 1891-05-09

A gum-drOp is ordinarily very harmless
and delicate morsel of candy, yet one caused
the death Of a child yesterday. little John
p. Brady, aged three years, was given a
gum drop by his father at his home, 916
Bryant street. The sticky substance stuck
in the ehild's throat and he died from suffo-
cation while being taken to the French
HOsnifal
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"Rritisl, Inaia .,

The next meeting of the Geographical
Society will take place on Wednesday. the
18th inst, at Union-square Hall. when
Captain L. Murray Cookesley, late of her
Britannia Majesty's army, will read naner
on British India" The subject will en-
brace "reminiscences of the Sepoy mutiny.
and will be illustrated with stereopijcon
slides
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At OAKLAND, MAY 8. 1891.

IWo-baSe MT = tIarke SacTlhce hltS-LeVy 2,
HassameF, j. Sharp ana stevens First base errors
Fan FrauciSeos 2. oakiands l. First base
called bas-San FraneiScos 4 Oaklands d. Left on
bsSes-San Franciscos 3, Oak1ands T. Struck out
By Mars 4. by Young J. First base on hit by pitcher
Long, YOUngman. j. Sharp. Double playS-Can-
tiliion, Youngmau and 0Neill; O'Neill. Youngman
and O'Neiil; Hassamer TO Cartwright. Passed balls
-HaTdie 2. Time OF game-Two hours. Umpire
j. Donobue.
tOne out whom winning run was scored.
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INCORPORATED Toy-Makers.

The Pacific Coast Amusement Device
Company filed articles of incorporation
yesterday The company was formed to in
troduce and sell rotary toys, fortune-telling
machines and nickel-in-the- slot machines
Tue company's capital stock is S1O0. 600
The Directors OF the company are: j. w.
Hartley, Achille Roos, D. Howard. " r.
Smejberg and A. Banner.
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Az Improyident Father.

Patrick Reardan, formerly saloon
keeper at S12 Folsom street. was convicted
last night by jury in Police Judge Wor-
ley's court, on a charge of failing to provide
for his wife and five children. The evil
dence for the prosecution showed that he
bad left his family entirely destitute and
dependent on the charity of the neighbors.
The younger children are now being cared
for by the Boys ana Girls Aid Society.
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UeId Without non,I.

Lee Mon Wing, who stabbed Fong Gin.
his wife, through the heart because she de-
serted him, was examined before Judge
Joachimsen yesterday, and held for trial on
charge of murder, without bail.
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Bonded for sIIoo ooo

A certificate of bonded indebtedness was
filed with the County Clerk yesterday by
the San Francisco and San Mateo Railway
Company, stating that at meeting of the
company on Wednesday a resolution was
adopted whereby bonded Indebtedness of
Si.100,0o0 was created, and the Secretary
was instructed to issue bonds of the com.
pany for that amount
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Again Under Arrest.

Detectives Byram and Whitaker arrested
Henry Delmas, alias jacobson, on Sansoms
street on Thursday last, and yesterday
placed charge of grand larceny against
him at the Central Station. Delmas was re-
leased from the House of Correction last
March after serving term for burglary.
He is now accused of breaking into the
paper-mill at TaylOrville and stealing a
shotgun and other property.
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Custom-Houses to order.

Two two-story buildings viii be con-
structed in this city, destined for Sand
Point and Murray Island, to be used as
Custom-houses. The first floor of each will
contain the offices and living rooms and the
second will lodge the officers The site at
Sand Point has been chosen, but none so far
at MURRAY Island
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Confirmed en- Oakland.

1t is said 10 Oakland that the report that
the arms for the Chilean insurgents were
loaded on the Robert and Minnie at the
Oakland long wharf is confirmed, as she did
receive cargo there. The railroad carried
the guns, but it is said did not inquire into
the narticuiarS
The morning call., 1891-05-09

Quicken Speer. First base on balls-San Joses 3.
Sacramentos 9. Left on baseS-San Joses z, Sacra-
mentes Is. First base errors--San J0ses D..
Passed balls - Speer !. Wild pitch - Hoffman.
Struck out-By Lookabaugh 3, by Hoffman s. Sac
rifce hits-McGuckeL, SpeeT, McYey, StalIings, Nc
Guirk. Hutchinson. McGlosky, Spies Time of
game-2 hours. Umplre-Sheridan Scorer Pen
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She naniaa Her cn,1.

Margaret Getty was arraigned in Depart
ment before Judge Lawler yesterday for
the murder of William de Rose, alias La
Chapelle She pleaded not guilty, and her
trial was set for the 9th inst
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Arrested for EmhezzIement.

A young man named Ronald Mcdonald
was arrested yesterday morning by Officer
Callahan ON Washington street after hard
chase OF four blocks. He was wanted for
the enlightenment Of wagon-load Of pota-
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In the Line OF PubIic PoIiov.

Auditor Smiley notified the Health and
Police Committee of the Board of Super
visors yesterday that he had decided to
audit the warrant for the Quarantine Off
GERS office rent as matter of public policy.
The Office is the means of $4,000 or $1,000
revenue annually 20 the city.
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toes intrusted to him for delivery about a
month ago by acommission-merchant named
Hansen, but which were sold instead and
tie proceeds lost at poker Mcdonald kept
away until Yesterday, when he was recog-
nized by the officer.
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Jumped From a wind or.

Charles Sadler was on the verge of delirium
tremens when he jumped from second
story window Of the Buffalo Hotel in Sausa-
Ito on Thursday night. His right leg was
broken by the fall. On the way to this city
he tried to jump into the bay. he was taken
to the Golden Eagle Hotel, where be has
been stopping since arrival from New York
several months ago
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KINDERGARTEN EXHIBITION. - The Silver
street kindergarten gave an exhibition on
Thursday afternoon for the entertainment OF
party OF lady teachers. The teacher Miss Nora
Smith, and the society's lecturer, Mrs. Kate d.
wiggin. contributed greatly to the success OF the
pleasant affair.
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San Franejscos.
Screens for sLuIirhts

Architect Patten suggested to the City
Hall Commissioners yesterday that wire
screens be constructed over the skylights
of the building so as TO protect them from
destruction. The matter was taken under
Amusement for week OF two
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vandalism in the Puhlic Librarv.

Librarian Cheney Of the Free Public Lii
brary mas long suspected that q system of
petty thieying was going on among certain
young patrons Of the library so he has been
unusually yigilaut of late. His caution was
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Raw Excurs,an

The steamer Tamalpais will leave Clay
street Wharf tomorrow morning at 10
o'clock on an excursion to Mare Island and
Vallejo. 1t will be under the personal
supervision of p. ii. link.
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Notes of the Game.

Manager Robinson has signed HuIin
Diary Howard to play left field. Hardie
will be shifted TO right field and Hines will
go behind the bat
This afternoon the Oaklands and San
Franeiseos play at the Haight-street grounds.
The makeup:
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Cecilia Keesing, who AYERS that her hus-
band is financially embarrassed. has petit
toned the Superior Court for permission to
become sole trader as dealer in millinery
and as a music teacher aud professional
singer,
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MILLS COLLEGE The young ladies of Mills
Coll &c gave an enjoyable "Oid Folksv concert
ID The exhibition ball last evening. The aiumn@
OF the institution viii hold reunion There to-day.
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Going East.

Sheriff Laumeister has asked the Board of
Supervisors fer thirty days leave Of alb
sence from the State.
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THE ROBERT AND MINNIE.

Gas to the Robert and Minnie" continued
the Off er, sit is bard to say what can be
done with her even if she is caught, as long
before this everything of warlike natare
has been taken out Of her. She is coaster
and can go and come at the pleasure of her
master anywhere from San Diego to the
British Columbian line without entering her
manifest at the Custom-hOuse, as is required
of vessels bound 10 foreign ports. The
United States Government has made several
seizures of vessels engaged in carrying
arms and other warlike stores and after
ward did not know what TO do with them.
1t is not certain that the transfer of the
arms on board the schooner took place in
American waters, and in that case the only
charge the Government could make against
the Itata would be that of running away
while in charge of the Marshal, and that is
not very grave offense.
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ASSETS.

ASSETS.
Real estate owned by company ... 81 $40, 799 II
Loans on bonds and mOrtgages....... 100 ,001 90
Cash market value of all stocks and
bonds owned by company ........... 3525,65S 81
Amount OF loans secured by pledge of
bonds. stocks and other marketable
securities as collateral. 237,s49 "a
Cash in Companyis Cfice ...,.,..,..... $50 ga
Cash in banks Observation-Disclosures. ITS9, 497 90
and loans IS. @ '.... +D 2e77 os
and mortgages. observation-disclosures. 3,844 10
Premiums in due course of collection 1,174,l09 II
Bills receivable, not matured, taken
for fire and marine risks 1900. 1885 81
Total assets of Life Department.. 6,592, lOS Al
Sundry Offices fer guarantees and
insurance for losses already paid. 30S.2S3 30
Rents and interest due ...,...,,.... 5.270 80
Stamps IN hand ........................ 1.S05 81
Total assets. .sl5,57e.os4 10
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LIABILITIES.

LIABILITIES.
Losses adjusted and unpaid .........
Losses In process of adjustment or in
suspense ........ e. ...,............
Losses resisted, including expenses.
Gross premiums on fire ris IS running
one year or less. ....................
Gross premiums on fire risks running
more than one year.
Gross premiums on marine and inland
navigation risks .....................
Gross premiums on marine time risks
Liabilities under Life Department.
Cash dividends remaining unpaid.
All other demands against the
company ................., .,.,..
Natal t;.kgts4s.. q
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MISCELLANEOUS
PALACE HOTEL.

THE PALACE HOTEL OCCUPIES AN ENTIRE
block in the center Of San Francisco. 1t is the
model hotel of the world. Fire and earthquake
proof. Has nine elevators Every room is large,
light and airy. The ventilation is perfect bath
aud closet adjoin every room. All rooms easy
of access from broad. light corridors The central
court illuminated by electric light, its immense
glass roof broad balconies carriage-way and tropi-
cal plants. are features hitherto unknown In Amerl
can hotels. Guests entertained on either the Ameri
can or European plan. The restaurant is the finest
in the city. Secure In advance by Telegraph
ing. THE PALACE HOTEL,
mol u San EranciSco. CT.
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Total liabilities
INCOME.

INCOME.
Net cash actually received for fire
premiums. 81. 62l. 754 0s
Net cash actually received for marine
premiums. ..................... 1.l51, 2s7 80
Received for interest ................ 279,646 81
Total income of Life Department. 976,674 90
Received for transfer fees ............ PAL So
Total income. ........... s.. o29. e14 30
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MISCELLANEOUS.
. IT "a TT Z MI Z III II
OF the condition Of affairs of the
Commercial Union
ASSURANCE COMPANY,
LIMITED,

OF LONDON, ENGLAND ON THE 3IsT DAY OF
" December. A. D. 800. and for the year ending
that day, as made to the Insurance Commissioner
of the state of California, pursuant to the pro-
visions of Sections 610 and Gil OF the Political
Code, condensed per blank furnished by the Com
missioner.
CAPITAL,
Amount OF capital stock paid up in
cash SI.zoO,o0O %