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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-03-06

Tho following business nas ,ransac,es
N th@ county court court yesterday. Hon
John q Tod presiding:
cWll Docket
I. II. Thompson & CO - T.. 4 Thorn
ton, Judgment for plaintiff for SIS, q
Foleinanasos F-li, ani Candy com.
pany Vs. l. a. Thornton. iutxrre,. fC-
pla!ntln for SlN@.
Probate Dockci-
h.i9ie Of hciue Rilcy. deceased: in
NeHtury ana appr 44scrnent a1urnv,4
Estate of David Amkslr 3s'',se.f r.
p2It OF the temporary adululstratrir az
proved ana upon payment Of all cost. II
! ordered that the estate be dropped
from tho docket.
Estate Of =. 7. Calvin. deceased +.-n.
porary administration is continued untn
Estate or Harry Newsuu,. deceased
appl,eiu9n Tor an orier % sale OF real
The. administrator in ordered to- ss'i H..
real estate descfibal IN said aDpilrarton
al private sale Ter cash.
Estate OF Edward - Hoencke. minor
=, n. Hoencke appointed guardian ~ ~
.sia,e ~ ~" minor. Edward g. HoeucEe.
bond fixed al ti01. J J.. Dicks n r
"nltehead and Joe Is Sam appraissrg
., Esta'e OF J. G. Coult. deceased. reuort
OF sale OF personal property flea Anrtl i-
$50. approved and confirmed '"'
estate OF lsadore Japhet decea4ssf. Iau,
VIII and testament Of lsadorc Japhct. de-
ceasea, admitted TO probate and orlIercd
,ec.t.iea Mrs. Ida laphet appointed nie-
p.naeht eNecutriN of tho estate. n a.
wilson. Louis Kosse ana ] Il Parprr
APPOINTED appraisers and IT h orfi.r,.5
npon The eNecutrx returning an invonfcry
~ and list OF claims. taking
the oath prescribed bv law esd the ,,,,
ment OF costs that this estate be closed
ana dropped from the docket
ESTATE OF Francis Payne deoanpad 80
poft e temporary administrator examiner
u Is ordered that the temporary adnfri.
next term OF this court "'''
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-03-06
POLITICS tx TILE rIrru

There was political Meeting In the
Firm ward last night ana speeches were
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-03-06

Moak's danclns aeadomy. Sec personnla
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THE DEAD p,NT-

~ panp is' leNas' March 5.-The remains
" banker John r. Jones, who was kIl,sd
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-03-06
THEY HAD NO COMMITMENT
Developments in a habeas Corpus
Hearing.
RESORT TO TECHNlCALlTlES OF LAW.
Clerical Error in an Irsurane. Policy
Coun,y Court orders-Civn
Suits.

John L. Delaney. he'd by Chief Of Polio
Praett in default Of fine Of SIS with trim
nings attached secured the hearing Of
wrst Of Habeas corpus from Judge Sam Il
brashear yesterday and was released. u
contest being made by County Attorne,
r L. schwanaer, representing the State.
Delaney was fined IN the recorders cour
OF the city OF Houston a few days ago o.
a charge % assault and battery. FAilins
10 pay. he was held by the city police an
& thor5ties, Wednesday Gn application Wa.
+ made TO JoGge sam II. Brasacar by De.
laney's attorney. James A Breeding. as
follows
10 Ron, ; II. HrAsheA-, Judge az the Dis
Srici Court % Harris County Texas.
Comes John Delaney ana represents 70
the court tha- he Is Illegally restrained
froIn ms lberyy by james u. Prueti. MAJ .
sinai Of the city az Houston. sad that SAID
ffpei; has no legal right or authority 10
- restrain yclr petitioner. wherefore S7o,ir
ftdIoleT prays ios yngr ouuoi S most c;a-
eious writ o. hA1saS CORPUS aua anon
hearing hereof be b. disct aree.3 frorn g.,s-
sudy. JoT- I.ris-e,'
judge Brashca- granted me writ and
..se- i'iei Of Fohce ffoei; 10 show cause
WHY he restrained pcsaucy Of liberty. 10
winch The head ii the pCsic. ler,arrs.erst
MADE agsSwe- Is follows
~ virtue OF III power vested IN ne as
Slts faAf STA g.. TIE gity 81 Houston Texas
I hold the sad john IL, chimney fo- a an
iiIit'osHl upon him i1 fhA rs-eo-fe~s rrur-
- thf CIV o. Houston. Texas GA . -ha-a-r
O assault Ard BAXTER ana tt "a ca,ufui--
iieli- lPsueE b. fra 1r tne s1is ,-ar5--ir~
r. i4sl4 drtli s1lh -4.e asa costs an.
isa1a. herewith atgaod The corn-litrrsr,i
ana make 1t a p4rt u tae rc;aru ner ~.
james 81. Tf4ftt
t's.F Me-eHaf
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Washington Letter.
Washington, March ?, 1896

Washington, March ?, 1896.
 Spain also should beware of the ides of March. The modern astrologers were right in declaring the star of Cuba to be in the ascendency. Its influence upon the U. s. senate produced wave of enthusi- astic patriotism that was even more in tense than that brought forth by the Mon- roe doctrine message, and which resulted in the adoption of 8 resolution declaring that the belligerency of the Cubans should be at once recognized and asking the Presi- dent to use his influence to get Spain to recognize the heindependence of Cuba. The flaw in this resolution is that it is con- current, and not joint. Although there seems to be 8 doubt as to the cOnstitu- tionality of such proceedings it has been the custom for many years to regard con- current resolutions as merely expressions of opinions of congress and not being binding upon the president. Therefore the president would not be bound to pay the slightest attention to this resolution unless so disposed should it be adopted by the house just as it was by the senate. But that isn't the idea of congress. Nine- tenths or more of the members of both house and senate are determined that Cuba shall be free, and that this country shall take hand in making it free, by force if necessary. No man familiar in congressional circles can doubt the ex- istence of this sentiment.
 1 It is therefore confidently expected that the house, instead of adopting the senate resolution, will this week adopt the joint resolution reported from it's committee on foreign affairs, which is little stronger than the senate resolution, and which con- tains a hint to Spain that this country will interfere by force if it's request that the independence of Cuba be recognized is not compiled with. The cable news that Spain will havesupporters among the European governments will cut no figure with congress in this matter. Congress is willing to go to war if need be with all Europe rather than take backward step.
 The six votes cast against the Cuban resolution in the senate were divided equally between the republican and dem- ocratic parties and three of them were furnished by New England-Hale, of Maine, Morrill,, of Vermont, and Wetmore of Rhode Island-and three by the South -Caffery, of Louisiana; Chiffon, of Texas, and George, of Mississippi.
 The Alabama legislative election which preceded the election of Senator Morgan Is likely to be investigated by senate con- mittee, as it now certain that Senator Aliens resolution for the investigation will be reported to the senate, and prob ably that it will be voted for by all the populists and republicans.
 The house has passed the bill author izing the leasing of schools lands of Ari- zona, over the presidents veto, and the senate is expected to do the same.
 Senators Mitchell, of Oregon; Burrows of Mich, and Turpie, of Ind, form sub- committee appointed to consider and re- port to the full committee on elections, the resolution providing for the election of senators by direct vote of the people.
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Massachusetts is in mourning over the death of Gov. Greenhalge, which occurred this morning at 12 A, at his home in Low ell. Frederick Thomas Greenhalge was born in Clitheree, England, July 1O 1842, and came to this country with his father in 1844 to Lowell. He entered Harvard college, but left during his sophomore year. He, however, received his degree in 1870. In March, 1863, he began the study of law. Later he tried to enter the army, but delicate health prevented his enlistment in the regular service, and he served in the commissary department. He was admitted to the bar in 1855. In 1880 and 1881 he was elected mayor of Lowell. In 1888 he was elected mem Der of congress. He was elected govern or in 1893, and was reelected in 1894 and 1895. He leaves wife and three chil- dren. By his ability, courage and firm- ness, he has made name which is alike honorable to himself and state. His last official act was his n essage to the legisla- ture, Feb. 24th, announcing the death of Ex-Gov. Robinson.
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TAXPAYER'S NOTICE,

HNAAPAY ER'S NUTICE.-AII persons
 4 liable to pay taxes in the town of Mans field, are hereby notified that have a warrant to levy and collect a tax Of twelve (12) mills on March 18th, 1896, and for the purpose of collect ing said tax, will be at the store of F. o. Vim ton, Monday, March 30, from 10 to Il a. m., at the store of Merritt Smith, Mansfield Depot, from 12 m. to p. m., at the store at Merrows, from to 3 p. m. On Tuesday, March 31, at the store of L. L. Lyon, Mansfield Four Corners, from leyville from 12 m. to D. m., at town clerks of1ce, Spring Hill, from to P; m. On Friday, ii a. m., at c. A. shtppie's store, AtwoodVille, from 12 m. to 1 p. m., at the store of Chas. A. Weeks, Mansfield Center, from to 3 p. m. All 1S96 will be charged interest at the rate of nine {9 per cent. per annum, with legal fees for COl- lecting as per statutes.
 3w W. C. GARDNER, Collector. Dated at Mansfield, this 4th day of March, 1893.
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THE WILSON CURTIS PLACE, on 1 the Hill, recently owned and occupied by outlying pieces of land, belonging to the estate, are also for sale, with or without the home lot. The dwelling house is NOT to rent. Enquire of
 CHAS. T. PRESTON.
 Wilmington, March 5th, 1896. 2w
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DTsTRTCT OR STAFFORD. ss. Pro

\ MOI h1C1 OE OA Ar cONO1 So' \ AO- 1I bate Court, March 4th, A. D. 1S96
 Estate of Thomas Whitaker, late Of Stanord in said district, deceased.
 tratOr praying that an order may be granted to sell the real estate of said deceased, as per ap- plication on file more fully appears, it is
 Ordered-That said application be heard and determined at the Probate Of1ce in Stafford, In said district, on the 18th day Of March, A. D. 1896 at ii o'clock in the forenoon, and that mo- tice be given of the pendency of said application and the time and place of hearing thereon by pup fishing the same once in some newspaper having a circulation in said district, and by posting copy thereof on the public sign-pOst in the town of Stafford in said district, on or before the 5th day of March, A. D., 1898. -
 MARCUS B. FISK, Judge.
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'l ""ion' A. D'' 'MARCVs dISF; B. FISK, Judge.
OF STAFFORD, ss. P

D bate Court, February 2th, 1896.
 Estate of Simeon Abel, late of Stafford, in said district, deceased.
 Upon the application of Harvey S. Abel, ex- ecutor, praying that an order may be granted to sell the real estate of said deceased, as per ap- pltcation on file more fully appears, it is
 Ordered-That said application be heard and determined at the Probate Office in stafford in 1S96 at 10 o'clock in the forenoon and that notice be given of the pendency of said application and the time and place of hearing thereon, by pub fishing the same once in some newspaper haV- ing circulation in said district, and by post ing copy thereof on the public sign-post In the town Of Stafford, in said district, on or oe1ore the 5th day of March, A. D., 1896. MARCUS B. FISK, Judge.
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Henry P. Gerald, the defaulting cashier of the Brookfield savings bank, was ar rested in Baltimore last Friday and taken to Worcester Saturday. His location was discovered from letters written to friend in Palmer.
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The American board has received enough promises of money for the debt to make it certain that the $2,5OO which was pledged by D. Willis James of New York on condition that the remaining $9O,OOO be raised by March 1st, will be wanted under the conditions of the gift.
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Resolutions, obituaries or cards of thanks tn- serted at one-hah advertising rates. Births, marriages and deaths inserted free. Communt- cations received without signature always com mitted to the waste basket without attention.
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The A. P. A. of Massachusetts are booming Mo. Kinley for the presidency. This is unfortunate for Mckinley.
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The dense fog which hung over the waters about New York last Saturday was responsible for an almost unprece- dented series of maritime accidents in a single day. The most serious of them, all things considered, was the sinking of the Ailsa off Staten Island by La Bour- gogne. The small number of passengers on the wrecked steamer were quickly saved, the rescue being made from the rigging, where the people on board had taken refuge as the ship went down. The Clyde, of the Clyde Line, was run into by the Guyandotte, of the Dominion Line, off Fort Hamilton, and was so badly dam- aged that it was necessary to beach her. The first accident of the day occurred to the New York, of the American Line, which ran aground on the tail of the West Bank, mile south of Swinburne Island, early in the morning. She was pulled of Sunday morning. A noteworthy and most fortunate feature of these mishaps is that not single life was reported lost
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Lord Dunraven was expelled from hon. orary membership of the New York Yacht club last Thursday. No other ac- tion was to be expected. He has ass ailed the honor of every member of the club, and was unable to prove his charges and refused to make any apologies or admit his failure.
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It not only is so, it must be so. One Minute Cough Cure acts quickly, and that's what makes 1t go. w. D. Heald, Stafford Springs; e. L. Phillips, South Coventry.
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The action of the U. s. senate last Fri day favoring the recognition of the bel ligerency of Cuba, endorsed by the house of representatives on Monday, has caused a good deal of excitement and war talk in Spain, and seems to meet with i'll favor from all Europe. Congress seems to be quick enough to act, if not too hasty, in affairs of other countries, but lacking in affairs of her own that require more urg- ent attention.
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Stafford Springs, 4th, by Rev. A. J. Mcleod, Irving c. Baker and Miss Grace Grant Pinney.
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Born.
Married.

Wilmington, Feb. 2Oth, son (Raymond Holt) to MT. and Mrs. C. S. Amidon.
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Di0Gl.

South Coventry, 1st, Mrs. Ruth Ban ford, A, of Stafford Springs, widow of Cyrus Banford.
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EPORT OF THE CONDITION of N The First National Bank of Stafford Springs at Stafford Springs, in the state Of Conn., at the close of business February 28th, 1896.
 RESOURCES. Loans and discounts, ,................ S11O,534 70 Overdrafts secured and unSecured.. 136 "A IT, & hOnds to secure circulation, 37,5OO % Premiums on U S. bonds, s,............. 3,750 % Stocks securities, etc. ............ ,833 59 Banking house, furniture and f1XtureS 15,OOO OO Due from approved reserved agents... 3O,264 31 Checks and other cash items, S,........ 346 08 Notes of other National banks ........ 6,790 % Fractional paper currency ,nickels and
 LAWFUL 1j MONEY MONEY RESERVE IN BANK, VIZ: Legal tender notes, 4,6OO O0--11, ,187 50 Redemption fund with U. S. treasurer
 C5 per cent of circulation, ,........ 1887 50
 Total, ............................ saae, ,s89 54
 LIABILITIES.
 Capital stock paid in,................. $5OOOO % Surplus fund, d,......................... 5000 %
 taxes paid. '..................... 1895 57 National bank notes outstanding,.. B, ,99O % Due to other national banks, ......... 33515 B Due to State Banks and Bankers,... 2,929 B Dividends unpaid td.................. 60 % Individual deposits subject to check, S7 O41 40 Demand certificates of deposit, 1497 97
 Total, $232, ,989 54
 State of Conn., County of Tolland ss IF. c. Sanford, Cashier of the abOve-named bank do SOlemnly swear that the above state ment is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. F. c. SANFORD, Cashier. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 4th day of March, 1896.
 CHAs. F. HAYWOOD, Notary Public. COrTpct-AtteSt:
 E. c. DENNIS,
 CHRISTOPHER ALLEN,)
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THIS Paper and The Connecticut Courant [weekly) furnished for $s.2O peryear.
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Try can of Hopkins Steamed Hominy (HulledCorn). Itis delicious. Fullq at. ,1Oc.
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Household Supplies.

Prices Way Down.
 English Tea Sets, %2.9O Dinner Sets, 468
 Toilet Sets, 10 pieces, 1.99
 White Bowl and Pitcher. 75c
 Teapots, 39c Cups and Saucers, 5c German China Sauce Plates, 5c Lunch Baskets, l9c Paper Poe Dover Beators, 7c Wire Dish DrainPrs, Sc Knife Box, Sc Double Roasters, 4Sc Foot Tubs, 23c Glass Oil Cans, 23c Mrs. Potts Irons, G7c set 10-quart Bread Raiser. 25c Willow Clothes Baskets, 48c Bread Knives, lOc. Table Mats, 6 in set, Poe Tea and Coffee Canisters, 1Oc
 Ground floor salesroom.
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The Baltimore and Ohio railroad con- pany is in the hands of a receiver.
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UNION. Mashapaug. (CorreSDOndenc0.)

l
 The entertainment given at the town hall last Friday evening was well attend ed a good number being present from ad- joining towns, among them Lawyer Reed and wife from Stafford Springs. The pro- gram was excellent, and the drama, "The Danger Signal" was well enacted. It will be repeated at North Ashford next week.
 All schools in town are now closed.
 Mrs. M. H. Hewett of Stafford Springs is spending few days with Mrs. NJ. M. Kinney.
 A party of young people from Brim- field enjoyed a pleasant time and tur- key supper with Fred A. Moore last Fri day afternoon.
 On account of the storm last Satur- day, the singing school, taught by Prof. Bagley, was postponed until next Satur- day evening, which will close the series of lessons.
 -Roscius Back spent Sunday in Bos- ton with his son, H. R. Back.
 Water in Mashapaug Lake last Sun day was the highest known for years. Tremendous ruSh-CrOWd at Forbes < Wallace's special sale was something aw- ful. The sidewalk in front of Forbes & Wallaces store at 8 o'clock, Saturday morning presented sight similar to a l football ticket sale, with the exception that the crowd was composed of women. The reason for such gathering of femin- inity was that the immense stock of cloaks and garments purchased of James McKeon had been placed on the counters in the cloak department, and was to. go on sale at o'clock, at prices ranging | from One-fifth to One-twelfth lower than the usual selling price. The wet weather made no difference, and when the doors were opened the rush commenced. A | large sale was anticipated, and twenty extra clerks were detailed to assist the regular clerks ill handling the crowd. All day long the thrOng filed through the | long store and came out, each individual with bundle. "Nothing like it ever be- fore known" was the verdict late that evening, when the trade had fallen off sufficiently to give the tired clerks an Op- pOrtunity to breathe. Had the day been pleasant the trade could not have been handled, even with the force of clerks tn- creased to forty. An equal volume of trade is expected as long as the stock lasts, the quality of the goods, at the prices offered, proving to great an induce ment to be resisted.
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The father of Edison, the great elec- trician, who died at Norwalk, O., last week Thursday, at the home of his grand daughter, having passed by six months his 91st anniversary, was native of Nova Scotia, and belonged to family of Dutch origin who for the most part were tories in the Revolution. When the southern rebellion began Samuel Edison was living in Ohio, but the tory blood in him showed in his organizing company in behalf of the rebels. He was the father of seven sons: Thomas, the youngest, was born at Milan, O., in 1847. Samuel Edison was giant in stature and strength, and at the age of 76 he took running jump of 20 feet from a landing to a ferry-boat which had just left it.
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COlOred Dress Stuffs.

Hundreds of proper stuffs for the early Spring Suit. A glimpse at few of them. 45-inch Wool and Silk and Wool Nov city, 7 latest designs and shades to choose from, at 814c.
 Special line 44-inch All Wool and Silk and Wool Novelty at 75c. Special val ue.)
 A large assortment of Silk and Wool Novelties, new and handsome cOlorings and designs, at 75c.
 38-inch All Wool Novelty Sutings, 15 choice patterns, at 50 cents.
 A full line of new, stylish Fancy Mix lures at 39c.
 48-inch Mozambique, a Silk and Wool and Mohair Novelty Fab1ic, very choice and artistic goods, 6 designs, at $2.
 47-inch Novelty Suiting, new and se- Iect patterns, at $1.50
 An English Cord In desirable shades. correct thing for Tailor-made Garments, at $137B.
 6 Beautiful Silk and Wool Mixtures, desirable for travelling, at $1.25.
 44-inch Silk and Wool Novelty. all new shades, at %l.
 Fancy Matte in colors, Brown, Green, Navy, Garnet, at S7Jc
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SMITH & MURRAY.

You ought to come here this week be- cause there dre some important things here that era nowhere else.
 We mean new goOds-for spring wear.
 New Spring Garments, New Dress Goods, New Silks.
 Come here to see the only worthy line of the elegant new grass linen goods in plain dress stuffs, embroidered and fig ured stuffs, galloons and all-over em- broideries. Compare it with-but there isn't anything else to compare it with. Come and SEE it.
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Every piece guaranteed, and the NEWEST AND BEST PATTERNS EVER SHOWN.
 $2.65 For Antique Oak and Mahog- any finish Rockers, with upholstered spring seats
 $500 For Antique Oak and Mahog- any finish Arm Rockers, with cobler leather seats.
 The equal of chairs that have sold for $45O.
 $34O For other styles of cobIer seat Arm Rockers-unequalled at a third more money.
 $4.OO For Antique Oak and Mahog- any finish, large Arm Rockers, with upholstered spring seats,
 $3.75, $4OO, $45O and $500 For cobler and saddle seat Arm Rockers, made to sell for half as much again. $7.5O For solid mahogany and an tique oak Colonial Chairs and Rock CTS, saddle seats, high backs, with mar quetry panels.
 $50 For MORRIS CHAIRS, heavy polished antique oak frames, upholstered with plain and figured cor duroy cushions.
 Inferior chairs have been offered at $11 as great bargains.
 These are merely hints of the great bargains awaiting you.
 Third floor. Mppkinc p9nk9rd 2, Whp9t
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DISCUSSED IN 1895.

$68, ,1s9, ,6Oe,74
 DISBURSED IN 1885 For claims by death and matured en- dowments, S4, ,382, ,39O.7O Surplus returned policy-holders, ,242, ,947.93 Lapsed and Surren- dered Policies, 655, ,978.O5 TOTAL to POLICY-HOLDERs $6, ,281. .316.6S Commi ,sions to Agents, Sal arlc ;, Medical Examiners fe s, printing, advertising, legal, Real Estate, and all other expenses, 79,576.43 TAXES. . 314,68899 BALANCE NET ASSETS, Dec. 31, 1895, S6O 764 O2O 64
 SCHEDULE OF ASSETS. Loans upon Real Estate, first lien, 36O8O, ,se8 53 Loans upon Stocks and Bonds. 12,3OO.OO Premium Notes on Policies in force, 1,16O, 1855 66 Cost of real estate owned by comply, 7679 481. .68 Cost of Unted States and other bonds 687 O57 83 Cost of Bank and Railroad Stocks. 3s9. .954O OO Cash in Banks, 1,748, 1851 .67 Bills receivable, 2,7825 Agents Ledger Balances. 23O8 r
 $6O,764 ,OeO 64 ADD Interest due and accrued, $1 ,O56,5S 284 Rents due and accrued, 37,58S9O Market value of stocks and bonds over cost. 591 ,S34,17 Net deferred premiums, 3O9,7394O
 --$1 ,995 ,74531 LIABILITIES? Amount required to re-insure all outstanding Policies, net, companys stand ard, $54, ,49l ,8340O All other liabilities, III ,67552
 663, .52 SURPLUS, $7 O96, ,256. .43 Ratio Of expenses of management to receipts in 1895, . . 1000 per cent, Policies in force Dec. 31, 1895, 66,6O6. Insuring, $15S042,O56OO JACOB l.. GREENE, President. JOHN M. TAYLOR, Vice-Prest.
 EDWARD M. BUNCE, Secretary.
 DANIEL HI. WELLS, Actuary. ALFRED I, RICHARDS, General Agentf Room 10, Company's Building, -
 HARTFORD, CONN.
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Special Sale {!

45-inch All-wOol Serge at 29c., actual value 50c. New line of colors received in Black, Navy, Browns, Garnets, etc.
 Rear of main store.