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The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1892-02-04
SELINSGROVE.

Thomas Hillbish sold his confec-
tionary store last week to Harry
Bateman. The latter has possession
OF it now
We regret to lose our accommo-
dating merchant, Mr.. A. G.. Roh-
back. Mr.. Il. disposed of his entire
stock of dry goods, groceries and
clothing to DIR. Walter, OF Miiilin-
burg. The invoice Of the stock is
about $GO0O.OO. Mr.. Rohback will
move back to Mifllinburg, his form
er home, end engage in the drug
business.
Merchant tailor Norton Glover
will move his family to Northum-
land on April 1st where he intends
to carry on business in the future.
Jonas Miller, the livery man, has
rented Mr.. Glover's residence.
j. ID. Snyder, the coal dealer will
vacatc corner OF Water & Pine Sts
and move one-hali square north into
the property owned by Benz. Rupp
Mr. B. +. Tanner, who bought the
property on corner of Water ~ Pine
SITS. will occupy the same in the
spring.
Jno. b. Fockler. former landlord
of the First National Hotel, will
move back to town from Steelton III
the spring. John says he does not
like Steelton and thinks there is no
place like Selinsgroyc
The young mems Christian Asso-
citation Of Missionary Institute held
very interesting services in the 2nd
Ev Lutheran Church last Sunday
evening. They are continuing their
meetings during this week with the
hope of inducing all the students of
the classical department to join and
become christians,
Rev. King Of the NJ, T.. Church
preached again last Sunday, FOR. the
first time since his severe attack OF
the gripp. The Rev. gentleman in
tends TO take n years rest after
April LIST. MENTOR.
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WIDOWS APPRAIS SEMENTS.- Notice II hero
w by given that the following Widows Ap
praisements under the $500 law, have been filed
with the Clerk OF the orphans Court OF Snyder
county for Confirmation on Monday, the 22d
day OF February lsH.
Appraisement OF Louisa Keamer, widow OF
John X. Kramer, late OF West Perry township
nSdery county, Pa, decd.
Appraisement OF Adella Mitterling widow OF
Daniel Mittcrling, late OF West Perry township
snyder county Pa, decd.
Appraisement OF Amelia Gundrum, widow OF
Samuel j. Gundrum, late OF Spring township,
Snyder county. Pa. decd,
Appraisement OF Lizzie A. Miller, widow OF
James NJ. Miller, late OF Centre township. Sny
der county, Pa, decd.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1892-02-04
Trial List-February Term

Edward :. Marks w Geo. W. TrewltZ.
Amos Stctler ys WIN. H. llaines.
Geo. ". klasc, ct. IA. VS. John Cruikshauk, ct al
Geo. +. BuChor vs. j. Norman App
II. $. Arbogast ys r. q. Glass, 81. al.
samuel II, llOwiH vs. A. q llOrnhcrger.
John Rlchman Receiver vs. Grouse.
John Felker vs. Chus. T.. Swengle.
q. W. EckeTt W Geo, j. SChOCh.
Gclnet Bros. vs. Ellen Relchenhach.
Michael Weiand " Jacob Dreese.
Martha Haincs vs. Reuben Wagner.
James kChland vs. A. q. IlOrnbcrger.
John q. snyder &C. vs. Isaac Lash et. al
Geo S Rinc VS. benjamin Wagner Ell. al.
Dreinlss and Bros. vs. X. Gunt2bcrger.
A. j. BCkel w Sunbury Steam Ferry co.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1892-02-04

so, he would be contrary to the prin-
ciples which he is upholding. To
further disabuse the Tri5une's mind
on this point, tho writer takes the
liberty this week to sign himself
With much respect,
JOIN ADAMS.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1892-02-04
Candidates Cards.

En-. pOSr.-PlcaSe announce my name uS a
candidate for Associate Judge subject To the
rules governing the Republican primaries. My
claim Is that " having been a lifelong fepubll-
can. "A resident ~ this county since bifth and
never held "a county OfIicc. intend To make "a
straight canvass and win by honorable means or
not nj all. win be thankful 10 my friends for
their support, promising them that II elected !
, o,.s =, ~, ~, 1Snr. rJUrS s. Tr1Ss;aY,t,
Franklin Township.
Ed PoSr-Plcasc announce my name through
the columns of YOUR paper as q candidate for As
socate Judge at the coming Republican Primary
election. As am a poor mar ana u son ot the
late Judge Gcmherling who did before the eNpl'
ration uf his term, / think am entitled 10 the
worthy consideration of the Republican voters OF
Snydcr county. Respectfully submitted,
TAYLOR GEMBERLING.
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Jones Philips Kennen Square, Pa, T. A. KreitI
Siatington. Pa; Il. M. Small Mount Alto, Pa;
Rev. $. II; Shermer sunbury, Pal %. J, Delett
M Montrose St., Philadelphia; II. l.. Rowe, 800
Elm Ss., Reading, Pa; George and Y. Buckart.
tss Locust ST., Reading, Pa. Send for circular
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The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1892-02-04
SHERIFF'S SALE OF
REAL ESTATE !

by virtue OF certain writ OF III, Fa. issued out
OF the Court ofCommon Pleas and 10 me directed
win expose to public sale at the Court House
In Middleburgh, at 10 A, NJ, on
Saturday, February 90, 1892,
All that certain messuage or tract OF land. situ-
ate in Chapman township Snyder county. Pa,
containing ONE LOT, bounded North by land OF
John NJ. Rine, East by Jonathan Stroud, South by
BENJAMIN Bickhart and West by William Hum
mel on which Is erected a DWELLING HOUSE,
Shed and other out-huildingS.
Seized taken into execution and 10 be sold as
the property OF Louisa Netz and Peter Neitz.
ID. BOLENDER, Sheriff.
nice. Middleburgh. Jan. 20. 1892.
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them liable break this has been
fully accomplished which
proof and II superior quality
low priced and bsurdy misnamd cheap Pianos this and adj
joining flooded
insuscptb of further do credit their
the world and the lowest prices, which will yield
PAUL BILLHARDT.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1892-02-04
SHOEMAKER co.'s
E|eCtro-GO|d String Pianos.

4 MONG the most important points OF
m superiority OF these magnificent Pr
" amos is, that longer than those of
other makes they remain in tone,
and that, while many instruments,
which at first give satisfaction, become
fiat and wiry, the Shoemaker Piano is
still staunch and true. 1t is impossible to
overestimate the advantages derived from
the use of the Electro>Gold Strings. The
ordinary iron wrapped or so.called white
metal-plated strings, which all other max
ers are still compelled to use, are immedi-
ately affected by atmospheric action, grad
ually destroying the power of the strings
TO prolong and sustain the tone, rendering
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-04-28
ONsUMPr1ON CURED.

An old physician retired from prac-
tlce, having had placed in his hands by
an East India missionary the formula
OF simple vegetable remedy for the
speedy and permanent cure of con-
sumption, bronchitis, catarrh. asthma
and all throat and lung affections, also
positive and radical cure for nervous
debility and all nervous complaints,
tive powers In thousands Of cases. has
felt it his duty to make it known to his
suffering fellows. Actuated by this
motive and a desire to relieve human
suffering, I will send free of charge, to
all who desire it, this recipe, in French,
German or English, with full directions
for preparing and using. Sent by mail
by addressing with stamp, naming this
paper. w. A. MOVES. 800 Powers
block, Rochester. N. z.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-04-28
Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale.
{rirst publication April tn, 1929

Default having been made in the conditions of
n certain Mortgage made executed and delivered
gagor. to The Dakota Mortgage Loan Corporation,
a corporation duly established and having its
principal place OF business in BOSTON in the Com
name Of Which said corporation, said mortgage
having been since the execution of said mortgage,
and to-wit: On the twenty fifth day ofMay. A. D.
1888, by act OF the Legislature of said Common
wealth, approved on said day, changed to Globe
'pvestmcn! Company,-said mortgage being
dated the Tenlh day Of September, A. ID. 1886; and
recorded as Il mortgage in the registry Of deeds
ta now State of North Dakot) on the a4th day
of September. A. d. 1886, III BOOK OF mortgages,
on page 49,
And whereas there is claimed to be due on
said mortgage at the date of this notice the sum
Of -Four hundred and forty-cight and $500 dol
lars CSi4s75) including taxes and interest in &C.
cordancr with the terms and conditions OF said
mortgage. and no action or proceeding at law or
otherwise having been Instituted 10 recover the
debt secured by said mortgage or any part there
OF; and whereas the power of sale contained in
and recorded with said mortgage has become
and is operative.
Now therefore, notice is hereby given that by
virtue of such power of sale and of the statute in
such case made and provided the said mortgage
will be foIecloscd by sale Of the premises de-
scribed in said mortgage, which sale will be
made at the front door of the court house, or
building used as the court house, i'll Langdon.
in the county Of Cavalier and State of North
Dakota. at Public auction by the sheriff of said
last named county or his deputy, Oh Saturday
the twenty first day of May, A. D. 1892. at two
O'Clock in the afternoon 10 satisfy the amount
which shall then be due on said mortgage, with
the interest thereon and the costs and expenses
of sale, together with Fifty Dollars. 9attorney's
fees. as stipulated i'll said mortgage in case Of
foreclosure.
The premises described in said mortgage and &c
to be sold are situated in said county Of Cavalier
and described as follows to,wtt: The west hall
of the southeast quarter and the south east quar-
ter OF the southeast quarter Of section thirty.
Gs4)norh Range Fly nine tsg west Of the nth
principal meridian; also the Rori h-east quarter o.
the north east quarter Of section four( Yin township
one hundred and QG3)north range fifty.
niae(59 west Of the fifth principal meridian. And
said premises will be sold subject to redemption
at any lime within one year from the date of sale
as provided by law.
Dated ut Fargo, North Dakota, this twenty fifth
day OF March, A. D.. 1892.
GLOBE INVESTMENT COMPANY,
ALBERT W. CASEY Fargo, N. D.. Mortgages
Attorney for MOrtgagee
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-04-28
Execution Sale.

STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA. l.. In District Conrt
County Of Cavalier. First Judicial
J. c: Oswald and Theo. Bastiag eopartners ssJ
G. Oswald Co., Plaintiffs,
]. J. Reilly and ". T. Reilly. Defendants
by virtue ofan execution duly issued out ofthe
above named court in and for the said county of
cavalier and State Of North Dakota on the i5th
Gay OF April, A. D: 1892, against the goods and
ents bs OF kei1y and T. Reilly defend
following described property, to,wit: About TX s7s
1ushels OF wheat in granary on nwK, Section s,
h hoWnsIhlp l6o. Range So. and three hundred
100, re- So in Cavalier county, n. D. - wy
Not1ce IS hereby given; That will expose for
sale at public auction the above described prom
erty to the highest bidder therefor for cash On tie
oclo day OF Nay a. D. 1892 at the hour Of
OF Osnabrock. in said county of Cavalier and state
of North Dakota. N ''A'e
Dated Langdon, N. D., April 9th, A. D. 1892
ALLAN PINKERTOE,
bherlH Of Cavalier County n n
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-04-28

U. S. Land Office.
G7&rd Forks, n D. April s, 1872
Complaint having been entered ut this office by
dosia Myers against Alexander r'alconer for
August It'll. 1883, upon he sis rel4 seA nw1i and
Lots. Section l. township 100 n, range 80 W. i'll
Cavalier county. North hakota, with view to
the cancellation Of said entry; the said parties arc
hereby summoned 10 appear at this office on the
Slst day OF May. 1852, ut o'clock Il. m, to
respond and furnish testimony concerning said
alleged abandonment. Testimony viii, be taken
before II. Z. rotvwl, county judge 70: Cavalier
county, North dakota, Oh the eth day of May,
1889, "a Ii o'clocSa Il. IN.
SOIL JAS. ELTON, Register.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-04-28
(First publication April 7, 1922
Totice of Mortgage Foreclosure 8;

I
fnefault having been made in the conditions
| - certain mortgage made, executed and deliv
cred by James Gargan and Martha Gargan, hus
bnnd and wife, morgagors to the Dakota Mortgage
Loan Corporation, corporation. duly established
and having It's principal place of business in Bos
lin tn Commonwealth of Massachusetts, mort
gagee-the name of which said corporation said
mortgagee,haying been since The execution of said
mortgage and to-wit:-on the 25th day of May
| A. D: 1888. by the act of The Legislature
Of Of, said Nc Common,weath, approved on said
| said mortgage being dated the twenty ninth duy
Of July. A. d. 1885, and recorded us mortgage III
me registry OF deeds in the county Of Cavalier
kota) on the sixth day of August, A. D., 1885, in
book OF mortgages on page 80.
And whereas there is claimed to be due at the
date OF this notice on said mortgage the sum of
Seven hundred and ninety.hrce and % 100 Dollars
(793,22 including taxes and interest in accordance
with the terms and conditions Of said mortgage;
and no action or proceeding at law or otherwise
having been instituted to recover the debt secured
by said mortgage or any part thereof; and where
as the power OF salecontained in .andrecorded
Now, therefore. Notice is hereby given, that by
Vi r,ue of such power of sale and of the statutes
In such case made ard provided, the said mort
gage will be foreclosed by sale of the premises
described in said mortgage. which sale will be
made at the front door OF the court house or
building used as the court house. in Langden in
the county of Cavalier in the state of North Da-
kota, at public auction by the sheriff of said last
named county or his deputy on Saturday, the
twenty first day of May, A. d., 1892 at 9 O'Clock
in The afternoon, to satisfy. the amount which
shall then be due on said mortgage with The
interest thereon and the costs and expenses of
sale as stipulated in said mortgage in case of
foreclosure.
The premises described in said mortgage and
SO to be sold are situated in the said county of
Cavalier and described as follows, to-wit: The
southeast quarter of section thiry-ye (a5) town.
ship one hundred and sixty two (16y north, range
Fifty eight t5s) west OF the Fifth principal meri-
dian, and SAID premises will be sold subject to
redemption at any time within one year from the
date OF sale as provided BY law.
Dated at Fargo, North Dakota, this twenty. fifth
day of March, A. ID. 1892.
GLOBE INVESTMENT COMPANY,
ALBERT W.. CASEY, Fargo, N. D., Mortgage.
Attorney for Mortgage.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-04-28

q. S. Land Office,
Grand Forks, n. D.. April IS 1929
Notice is hereby given tkat the following named
settler has fled notice of his intention make .innl
proof in support Of his claim, and that said proof
will be made before The cer. OF Disiric, Court OF
Cavalier county. II. d., 1T Langdon. \. D.. CIV
May ". 1891. viz:
WILLIAM &. SHEPPARD
for thcnk sea sec "a, Twp. 161 n II. COY W,
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon, and cultivation of
said land, viz:
Alexander Cheput, Joseph Derosirr. Charles
". lark, Ole Nelson, all Of Langdon 2. O.. Cav
alier county, n. d.
3o41 JAS. ELTON, Register.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-04-28

O. S. Land Office.
Grand Forks. N. D.. April II, 1892.
Notice is hereby given that the following nam
ed settler has filed netice of his intention to max
final proof in support of his claim, and that said
proof will be made before the Judge and -oficio
Clerk of the county court of Cavalier county, N,
D., at Langdon, +. Oak. on May Il, 1892, viz:
HALVOR TORGERSON II Emo.
for the sUA FEC Z. Twp. 1GS n. R5S ".
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon, and cultivation of,
snid land. VIZ:
Ole c. Olson. Robert Mckay, John McCay,
Marcel Ray, oil of ElkHood. F. O.. Cavalier Co..
II. y. S5-40 JAS. ELTON. Register.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-04-28

u s. LAND OFFICE,
Grand Forks. N. d.. Mar. II, 1892.
Notice is hereby given that the followng-nnm-
ed settler has filed notice of his intention tI make
final proof il support of his claim. and that said
proof will be made before the Clerk district court
Cavalier Co., N. D., at Langdon, n D, on May 9th.
1892, viz;
JOHN FERGUSON E l0l39
for the neL sec. ii twp. 1G4 n r % w.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation of.
said land, viz:
Patrick Shelp. David Patterson, John McGil-
vray, Patrick McHugE, all of EIkwood Cavalier
Co. n. d. g2-37 JAS. ELTON. Register.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-04-28
First publication March q, 1892.
Notice OF Morteage Sale.

Default existing in contract and mortgage
executed by John l.. Olson and Caren, his wife,
on February LIST, 1859. to Bank of Minot on north
west quarter of section -, Township IG', Range
IS in Cavalier county, North Dakota, now due on
said contract and mortgage S57.37.
Therefore said land will lie sold q! the front
door q: the post Office i'll Milton. in said county
and state on May {, a. D., 1859, Mt = O'Clock p.
H., under said mortgage.
S2-H7 a. S. DRAKE, Attorney.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-04-28

B. r. Click & Co. have received a
car load of the celebrated Tiger drills.
Also ten car loads Of lumber. SO
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-04-28

SUMMONS.
STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA, In District Court.
County OF Cavalier. First Judicial
Gertrude A. Fraser, Plaintiff,
VS.. SSTIN5NnNC
Daniel C. Fraser, Defendant.
The State of North Dakota to the above named
defendant: @.-' ~
You are hereby summoned and required to
answer the complaint in this action which viii
be filed with the clerk of said court and to
serve copy of you answer to the said com
plaint on the subscriber, at his Office in the
town OF Miion, county Of Cavalier and State
OF NorthDakota, within 30 days after the service
OF this summons upon you, exclusive of the
day of such service, and If you fail to answer
the said complaint within the time aforesaid.
the plaintiff In this action viii apply to the
courr for the relief demanded in the COM
pialnt, besides costs and disbursements.
III. b. Doughty, Plaintiffs Attorney.
To the above named defendant: HI
Take notice, that the complaint in the above
entitled case was on the 9th day Of April Al. u
iSa2 filed with the clerk Of the district court,
IN ana fOr cavalier county, n. d., at the city Of
Langd0n, n. y. 81. B. DOUGHTY,
New Chicago Cottage Organ for SALE.
apply Al. KGHMsTEDT.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-04-28


STATE OF North DAKOTA, I In District Court
County of Cavalier. ! First Judicial
District.
Mabel Cowan Plaintiff,
vs., SSUMMONS
William A Cowan, Defendant
The State OF North Dakota TO the Above Named
Defendant.
Yon William A. Cowan. are hereby summoned
and required to answer the complaint in the ac-
ZION above entitled, which will be filed with the
Clerk of said court, and to serve q copy of yoar
answer to the said complaint ON the subscriber,
at his Office in the Town of Milton and State
aforesaid, within thirty days after the service of
this summons upon You. exclusiyeo of the day of
such service; and if you fail to answer the said
Complaint within The time aforesaid the plaintiff
in this action will apply to the court for the relief
demanded In the complaint, besides costs and
disbursements.
Dated April 9th, A. D.. 1892.
Fl. B. DOUGHTY, Plaintiffs Attorney,
To tho above named defendant:
Take notice, that the complaint in the abuye
entitled caae was on the 9th day of April. "a. D.
1892 filed with the clerk of the district court in
and for Cavalier county, N. D., at the city Of
85-41 Plaintiffs Attorney
Iadies GET v0nr calling cards oil
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-04-28

See the new assortment of fancy
shirts at Boyd q Cairns. So
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-04-28
Closing Out Sale.

My entire spring stock of millinery
goods Will be closed ont in the next
thirty days regardless Of cost.
Mrs. 7. J. McKeown.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-04-28
~ tho above psmed defendant:

Ladies get your calling cards, all
styles, at this Office.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-04-28

q a
TIA NE for the year ending December
New York Life Insurance Co.
of Now York, organized under the laws of
New York. made to the Commissioner of In
surs1ce of the State OF North Dakota, in pur-
suance of the laws of said State
President. John A. Mccall; Vice President,
Henry Tuck: Secretary, Charles C. whitney,
Principal office. SAG u 34S Broadway, Network.
Attorney for Service of Process in tho State
OF North Dakota, A. L. Carey. Bismarck.
o:ganized or incorporated, 1871; Commenced
business. lSA5.
ASSETS.
Value on Real Estate owned by ~
company OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES, SIC lSS 2i7 IS
Loans secured by deeds of trust or
mortgages on real estate .. p, .Haas,ssssss IS
Loans secured by colIaterals $500. : ISL eco o.
Premium notes and iosus...... 5s!,.0O oS
United States stocks and bonds.
state. city. county & other bonds S7,647,6 sS 40
railroad bonds. Bank stocks.
Cash on hand and in banks aud
deposited with bankers and trust
companies ....................... 6.07o94s 81
| interest due and accrued. 54s424 %
| Eents accrued ........ ........ 2e6ls 81
Net amount of deferred and out
| standing premiums .,........ 2,75s46s 81
Agents balances .......... ........ 29S 500 SO
! sls6.24o.sss 81
| CSADklTTaD AGHkTs:
| Agents balances. 1898 SOC so
Total unadmitied assets. 2Ss. 5ss SO 293 500 so
| -
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1892-03-04
WAITING FOR DINNER.

A Methodist minister, who is now
stationed while relating some of his early
days in the ministry, said:
zone day while travelling between
stations so timed myself as to arrive at
good brothers in the country about
dinner-time. | hitched my horse and
went in. Brother II. was absent from
home, and the wife and daughters APP
peared glad to see me. We chatted
pleasantly for half-hour or more.
81 was very hungry, and was sure
dinner was being prepared as the girls
bad dropped out of the room one by one,
but was very uneasy and thought our
lady of the house was becoming so.
" Finally she excused herself and went
ont of the room for a moment. A
small boy, who had been running in and
out of the room since my arrival, enter
ed, and | said:
"'COme here, my little man, and as he
came toward me | asked:
"'How soon will you have dinner
here?'
Just as soon as you 60 was the
ready answer.
II went. y Washington Star.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1892-03-04

amount of the embezzlemehtt throughout
the country amounted to $40, 720, 294, of
which Pennsylvania supplied S7,OOO,-
600, New York $500, 900, Massachusetts
81 ,557, 402, and Illinois S6l0,S74. This
leaves only about S5,OO0,OOO for the re-
mainder of the entire country. The re-
cord made 10y Pennsylvania scarcely
enviable, but enormous figures are the
result of the operations of the defaulting
City Treasurer Bardsley.
The fire LOSSES of the United States
and Canada for the year 1891 were S137.-
IiC, iOG as against sGi, &C, sec fol tCGt
and Sl06, 90S, 345 for 1890. These figures
are most discouraglng to the various
corporations insurIng against loss by fire,
and accounts for the numerous compan-
les that have retired from business and
reinsured. The facts of the case are
that ever since 1876 the fire losses of this
country have been steady on the increase.
In that year they were only S64 100000
In fifteen years they have increased over
100 per cent. This seems very strange,
too, when one considers the fact that
lately a great deal of attention has been
paid to the construction of fire-prOof
buildings, and that city governments
have spent vast sums for the equipment
and maintenance of their fire depart
mentS,