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The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1897-03-08
THE MUTUAL LIFE.
Report of the Company for 1896.

Report of the Company for 1896
The continuous, magnificent growth
of the Mutual Life Insurance company
of New York has for many decades
been source of pride to it's army of
policy holders and of wonder to those
interested in social economics through
out the civilized world. In many re-
spects the Mutual Life stands alone as
to it's position. There is nothing like
it. It's annual report of business for
the year ending December 81, 1896, the
full details of which are now in the
hands of the New York state insurance
department, shows that the company
possesses net assets aggregating s234,-
744 14S.42 The books of the company
indicate, according to its own standard
of policy valuation, a much larger sum
than that, but this year the report is
made in conformity with the require
! ments of the state department, which
| excludes assets that are not realized
upon, but which are proper to regard
as ultimately good and available. The
| liabilities on the risks in force amount
| to $205, 010 63S.72 leaving surplus fund
| of S29, 1873, 514.70 This shows an increase
| in admitted assets during 1896, accord
| ing to the New York state standard
| of $15,040, 00522, and an increase in sur
plus of S2,853. 467 O6.
The total income of the company for
the year was 9,702, 69527. The amount
paid to policy holders aggregated $685.
437 $3.50. Since the date Of its organi-
zation, in 1843, the Mutual Life Insur-
anee company has paid to living mem
| bers $258,959, 451 So and to the bene-
| ficiaries of deceased members s17S,045,-
743.76, making a total of $437 ,005, 1876. 30
| The company has insurance in force
amounting to over $918,000,000
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1897-03-08
CLOSE OF A LONG LIFE.
Horace Staples Died Saturday Evening
at the Age Of Ninety Five.


at the Age of Ninety-Five.
Horace Staples, who was connected
with many of the important schemes
which have helped Connecticut to take
her place beside the most progressive
states of the Union, died at his resi-
dence in Westport on Saturday even
ing,
He was ninety-five years of age, For
forty-four years he was the president
OF the First National bank of Westport
lie was the oldest business man in the
town and the oldest banker in the state.
He began in the lumber and hardware
line in Westport in 1927 and was identi-
fed with the trade until 1892.
There was not a railroad in 1927 in
the country. and the commodities the
firm dealt in had to be brought by wa
ter Pine lumber was scarce and very
expensive. When a house was to be
built the timbers for it were lleWn and
the boards We're sawed from the trees
in the neighboring forests. The nails
We're made by hand and to order by the
local blacksmith
was conducted by a son, Captain w. G.
Staples, now deceased Up to five years
ago grandson, w. G. Staples, with his
partner, F. M. Raymond, had the bust
ness in charge.
Horace Staples was born in Easton,
on Greenfield Hill, near the spot where
President Dwight of Yale university
was born. He was educated at the
academy at Easton. Before he was
twenty years of age he taught school,
both in Connecticut and on Long Is
land. He had been an extensive build
er of coastwise vessels and never had
them insured
In 1858 he was elected president of the
Saugatuck bank, now known as the
First National bank, and on January
had held the office uninterruptedly for
forty-four years. Notwithstanding his
advanced age he attended to all mat
ters in the bank falling to the place he
occupied, and at directors meetings his
counsel was always esteemed wise and
sound. Until a few years ago he went
to New York twice a week on business
concerning his banking affairs.
He erected what is known as the Sta
pies high school, defraying the whole
expense of over $4,000, and yearly con-
tributed the major share toward the
support of the school.
The secret of his long life can be at
tributed to his regularity of habits.
He always went to bed at dark and
was an early riser. He never used to-
bacco or spirituous liquors. Mr.. Sta
pies first vote for president was cast
in 1924, and he voted as a whig con-
tinuously until that party went down
in 1856
On January 81 last Mr.. Staples cele-
brated his ninety-fourth birthday. The
exercises were unusually impressive,
and Mr. Staples made characteristic
speech. His hearing was always faul-
ty, and year ago he Loot the sight of
one eye.
Mr.. Staples was an intimate friend
of the late General Darius N. Couch.
The funeral arrangements are not yet
completed.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1897-03-08
AFTER POOL SELLERS.
Law and Order Agent Actlve-Win &c
to Bridgeport.

N'A'' ~ ~ <AsaSiil ~ANNtNS " 'A' ~
to Bridgeport.
S. p. Thrasher of the State Law and
Order league will go to Bridgeport
tuesday, to assist in the prosecution
OF the owners of the buildings in Green
Wich and Stamford in which the re-
Gently raided pool rooms were located.
The raids We're made January 6, and
seventeen men arrested two proprie-
tors, two assistants and thirteen fire.
quenters.
The thirteen persons charged with
frequently pool rooms, plead guilty,
paid about $500 apiece said Mr..
Thrasher but the two proprietors and
their assistants forfeited their bonds.
The bonds were $1,000 in each case. In
one day fines and forfeited bonds
amounted to $1S,000."
The owners of the buildings in which
the pool rooms were located, We're ar
rested on bench warrants and will be
tried in the supremec curt in Bridge
port, Tuesday.
They are John Wayland Bernard
Daley, Frederick Berg, John H. Lee and
George Boles.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1897-03-08
CHAUNcEY M. SLATER.

Chauncey M Slater, who died Satur-
day in Cheshire, was well known in
New Haven. He lived in this city I'M
til about ten years ago, and then, re-
firing form business, went to Cheshire
to live. He was member of New Ha-
ven Commandery, K. t., and that So
ciety will attend his funeral, which will
be held tomorrow afternoon. Stahl &
Sons have charge of the funeral. The
interment will be in Evergreen GENE
terry, this city.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1897-03-08
THE GRIGGs' RECITAL,

There are few artists who appear in
New Haven who assume the difficult
task of giving a series of song recitals
unassisted with so much success as DR..
John c. Grfggs. His second recital oc-
ours Friday evening next. Tickets
dated December 81 are good for this re-
cital. William F. Sherman of the
Metropolitan College of Music will be
the accompanist
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1897-03-08
COURT STREET CAVE-IN.

One of Peck & Bishops horses broke
through Court street up to his collar, in
front of the police>station Saturday af-
ternoon. He was extricated without in
jury.
The top of the sewer had fallen in,
leaving a hole large enough to insert a
flour barrel. A red light was hung over
the cave-in to warn drivers.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1897-03-08
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. OF wEBsTER,

The members of the Graduates club
were treated to a most interesting lee
ture Saturday night by Hon. Edward
j. Phelps. His subject was Personal
Recollections of Daniel Webster" II
was a particularly vivid description
since Mr.. Phelps when a young man
worked in Mr.. Websters office in
Washington. 1t is said that this is the
only address Mr.. Phelps will make this
year in New Haven.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1897-03-08
OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF EDU.
CATION
New Haven City School District,
u Center Street New Haven. Comm.

new 11dNeH Nlll SCHOOL IlSIflct,
Il Center Street, New Haven, Conn,
March 4. 1897
Sealed Proposals will be received at the
office of L. w. Robinson, Architect 76C
Chapel street, New Haven. Conn, until !
p. IN. the 18th day of March. for Mason S
work. Carpenters and Joners work
Painting, and Plumbing and Gasfitting re-
quired iii the erection. completion and fin
fishing of Il Public School Building on the
southwest corner OF Lombard and Fillmore
streets.
Bids will only be received for each trade
separately as described in the specifications.
Drawings and specifications may be seen
at the office of the Architect from 8 Il. IN. to
p. IN. daily.
The bids will be opened at the office of
the Board at p. M. Wednesday, the 18th
day of March.
The Board reserves the right to reject any
or all bids or waive any defects in same il
il be deemed for the interest of the District
so to do. BY order of the Board,
WALTER J. Common,
Chairman of Committee on School Build
ings. mh5 cod St
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-11-04
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y. 5. cIvll service ExamlnatIon.

y, 8. Civil Service Examination
The Unitsd Status Civil Servlcs COM
mission has ordered that an examinA-
ton be held by its local board In this
city on Saturday, December 4, 1897,
commencing at 8 O'Clock =. m, fnr the
grades Of clerk and carrier in tha pos
talserYice. Only citizens Of the United
States can be examined. The aye lin
itatiOns for this examination are as
follows: for carriers, between twenty
one and 40; clerk, eighteen wears or
over. No application will be accepted
for this examination unless fled with
the Undersigned, on the proper blank,
before the hour Of closing business on
Saturday, November IL, 1897. Appl-
cations should be filed promptly in or
der that time may remain for cOrrec-
ton if necessary.
The commission takes this opportu.
nity of stating that the examinations
are open to all reputable citizens of the
United States who may desire to enter
the service, without regard TO race or
to theirpolitical orreligious affiliations
For application blanks, full instruc
tions, and information relative to the
duties and salaries of the different po-
sitions, apply to,
ALBERT L. WRIGHT,
Sec. Board of Examiners, Postal Ser
vice, Hutchinson. Kansas.
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Farmers Correspondence
OBEE 1oTT1Nas.
We are having flne weather. row.

We are having nne Weather now
The farmers Of this vicinity have been
working the roads for the past week and
they have done good work, for the roads
are really in better condition than they
were before. which is not always true.
James Nelson went to BurrtOn, We'd
uesday after some stock which he had
bought at sale. We understand he got
bargain IN some COWS. Cattle are more
precious than gold these times.
Mr.. Joseph Hsnob, one Of our best
teachers and Mr.. Davis attended the lee
ture given at BUTLER by Prot. Jackson OF
Nickerson, In the interest of the county
high school. Prof. Jackson made an ex-
cellent talk along educational lines and
probably made several votes for the high
school.
Corn husking is 10 full blast now.
The Methodists have been holding a
protracted meeting for the past three
weeks.
There was a spelling school at the Obee
school house Friday night About Jwen-
ty-ive took part and all seemed to enjoy
it. We believe that in the interest Of
spaling the old fashioned smelling
school should be revived. The spelling
match showed first, that there aTe many
who are not in school who are glad to
take part in helping to create an interest
in spelling; second, that there are many
boys and girls in our schools who, If in
terested will make good spoilers; third,
that the young people of the community
are orderly and well disposed We can
readily understand why one who Is not
attending school or engaged in school
work would refuse to spell but it is diff
cult for us to see why children who at
tend school every day will sit back and
ask 70 ba excused. We believe it to he
the duty Of every teacher whether at
home or abroad to see that the pupils OF
their school spell. A refusal of pupil
to spell indicates one Of two things, either
timidity or false dignity, both Of which
can be overcome if each teacher sees to
it that they all spell.
Candidates are ripe now and falling
off. o. b.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-11-04
new COLD Fields.

Recent sensational gold discoveries
in the Red River district. northern
New Mexico, indicates That this local
ity will shortly be as widely celebrated
as Cripple Creek. Already the rush OF
miners and prospectOrs has begun, and
by the time the snow has fully melted
thousands will be on the ground.
Take the Santa Fe Route "a
Springer, New Mex. from which point
there is stage daily to Elizabeth
town, Hematite and Red River City.
For further information apply to
j. G.. ROBERTS,
Agent. Santa Fe Route.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-11-04

Going east, take the Santa Fe Route
as far 10 Chicago.
Most direct line from the Southwest
generally, and thirty miles the short
est etWeen Missouri River and Chi
eago, which secures quick time and
sure cOnneCtiOns. Track is straight
and rock-ballasted, with very few
crossings at grade
Vestibuled limited expresses, with
Attest pattern Pullman and free chair
ars. Meals served in dining cars . la
carte,
Inquire Of nearest agent. or address
W. j. Black. G. P. A.. A. I. & 5. F.
Ry.. Topeka, Kansas
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-11-04
METHopIsT CONFERENCES.
Assignments of Bishops of the Church II
Missouri and Kansas.

Assignments of Bishops OF the Church In
Missouri and Kansas.
BALTIMORE, Md, Nov. 2,-Before adj
journing their semi-annual session the
bishops of the Methodist Episcopal
church arranged the programme for
the visitations to the spring confer
ences. In Missouri and Kansas they
are as follows: ST. Louis conference,
at Springfield, Mo-, March o. Bishop
II. w. Warren, presiding; Missouri
conference, at Hannibal, March 10,
Bishop Warren; Kansas conference, at
Lawrence, March 9, Bishop Cranston;
South Kansas, at Ottawa, March o,
Bishop Cranston; Southwest Kansas,
at Lyons, March IS, Bishop Cranston;
Northwest Kansas, at Minneapolis,
March 90, Bishop Cranston.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-11-04
A Bag OF Virgin Gold.

Is among the possibilities of mining
at KlOndike. tits too late to start now,
but before the season reOrens you
should post yourself about the district,
the mining laws, and other essentials.
Reliable information, with explanation
of mining terms, may be found in book
on The KlOndike, issued by Santa Fe
Route.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-11-04
Excursions to Texas ana me sOutb

Excursions 60 Texas ana the HOuSh
Are you contemplating trip south
southeast or southwest Do you know
that the Mo. Pac., in connection with
q. R. 1. T. Ry. at Wichita and dirverg-
ing lines at Fit. Worth is tile best,
shortest and most pleasant route to
above mentioned territOryp Close
connections at all points, the splendid
equipment and good service afforded
by their route make it to your interest
to investigate facilities offered by our
lines before starting on your Journey
Call on or address. P.J.LIEMBACH,
A9t. Mo. Pac. Ey.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-11-04
A DIsTREssINa ACCIpENT.
OGioer Who Had Captured Desperate Ao
eldentAlly Killed.

cluentAlly hAleus
WARSAW, Mo-, Nov. 2.-Yesterday
Constables Reeves and Griffin brought
here Emory Norman, who killed Creed
Moore in Benton county and defied the
officers for time, but was finally
forced to surrender. Late last night
as the two men were returning home
they became cold and stopped to make
q fire. In getting out of the buggy
Reeves revolver fell out Of his pocket
and 1t was discharged, shooting Griffin
through the neck, causing death in an
hour
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-11-04
EMPLOYMENT BUREAU.

Much Good Accomplished by the One Es-
tablished by the State Labor Commits
siOner of Missouri.
ST. LOUIS, Nov. 2.-The free state
employment bureau, recently inaugu-
rated by Labor Commissioner Rozelle,
has accomplished some good work
during the last month in the way of
finding remunerative employment for
those out of work. William Ander-
son, who has the bureau in charge,
yesterday prepared a statistical sum
mary of the work accomplished dur
ing October. There were 7SI demands
for employees, of which 52l desired
male help, while the remaining
266 were for females. Situations were
secured for 500 persons, of whom 9S3
We're males and 223 were females. The
success of the free employment bureau
more than exceeded the expectations
of Mr.. Rozelle. 1t has met with favor
In the eyes of the employer and en-
plOye alike and serves TO bring them
together in an effective, rapid and sat
isfactory manner AS a relief to the
unemployed who were imposed upon
by the fake labor bureaus it has &C.
complished a world of good. No bet
ter tribute to its efficacy could be
found than in the fact that six of the
bureaus where fee of 81 to 81 was
charged have been compelled to close
their business and resort to other
methods of making livelihood. APP.
plications for work are still far In ex.
cess of the demand for labor.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-11-04
Now liz Your OhAnce To Get A Farm

Harvest excursions on the Great Rock
Island Route 10 the Oklahoma district,
also to Kansas and Texas There ARE
six excursions arranged for. Ticket
rate, one fare for round trip plus So 90
Dates are Aug. 3 II, Sept 7-2l, and Oct.
10 Enquire of any ticket agent OF the
Rock Island" System, or address,
JOHN SEBASTIAN, G. P. A.,
I hicago, III.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-11-04
Money Coined During October.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2.-The monthly
statement Of the director of the mint
shows that the coinage executed dur.
ing October, 1897, aggregated se.426,-
500 as follows; Gold, s., s45, 900; silver,
q, Sol, 900; minor coins ssso,sOO.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-11-04
1t Stands Pre- eminent as
Champion Of Popular Liberties.

1t Is devoted to the interests of the people,
and its voice is raised with no uncertain sound
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Ridpath, assisted by the most eminent writer's
and workers,
The Arena for 1898 Will be the
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Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-11-04

To be handsome aud look neat you
must preserve your clothes carefully
and they should fit well which they
will not fail to do if made by Taylor
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Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-11-04

ATCHIsoE, Kan, Nov 2.-Wllliam
Williams, a postal clerk, committed
suicide here by cutting his throat with
razor Domestic trouble was the
cause.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-11-04
hARMONY HAPPENINGS

We had another fine rain and the
weather is much cooler.
The enthusiasm over the election is
somewhat lacking, but perhaps the vo'
ters are doing more thinking than talk.
ing this year.
Mr.. Leighty and wife were visiting
their daughter, Mrs. George Getter, last
Sunday.
Rev. Cook, of Harmony, will begin a
series of meetings at Bethel Sunday
night.
Mr.. aud Mrs. Tucker have returned
from Arkansas and report a fine time.
While Mr.. Trisip and his two daugh-
tiers we're returning home from the sing
ing school last Friday night his horse be-
came frightened and threw them out of
the buggy. Mr., Trislip received Few
bruises but the daughters were not hurt.
Miss Jennie Kitchen has returned from
the Strip.
Jim Taylor has new buggy.
Mr.. O'Neal has sold his farm.
Miss Daisy Swander came home on a
visit last Sunday. y. Y. y,
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-11-04

PiAconning, Mich, was visited by .
destructive fire on the Cd Buildings
on both sides Of the street for three
blocks were wiped out Loss. 800, oOa
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-11-04

81 would like to see TRE ARENA in
every home WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN,
Sept 20, 1897.
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President Yancey Out.

MEXICO, Mo-, May 19.-President A.
K. Yancey has resigned the presidency
of Hardin college, and Prof ]. w. Mil
lion has been chosen in his place. Elk
President Yaneey held the place for Il
years, and made the school one of the
leading colleges of the country.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-11-04

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Fer cripple Creek via Col Grad
SpPings.
The Chicago. Rock Island & Pacific
railroad makes better time than any
ntl er line. For full particulars ad.
dress IOnN SEBAsTION,
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