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The Bourbon news., 1897-12-17
BOund in Human Skin.

In Camille Flammarion's library Is a
volume of the famous astronomers
works which bears the unique title:
Souvenir dune Morte." tits unique be-
cause the title is wholly incompatible
with the contents of the book, which
is mainly devoted to scientific matters
However. when one hears the story that
is told of this little volume it does not
appear so strange. after all, though in
terest in it grows still greater. 1t is
said that Mr.. Flammarion, meeting a
beautiful lady at reception one even
ing. openly expressed his admiration
for her really lovely shoulders. So i'm
pressed was the lady that when she died
her will directed that enough skin be
taken from that part of her person,
to bind the next work of the distin-
guished scientist. This was done, and
the book referred to is the result
Pittsburgh Dispatch.
The Bourbon news., 1897-12-17
A SORRY OLD SALT.
His Manners Were All Right If His
Language Wasn't.
CTo BE Continued

Language Wasn't.
An old salt who navigateS a bicycle
when he is in port was working rapid
passage down Cass avenue the other
day when he collided with a woman
cycler After they had eXtricated them.
selves from the wreck he anticipated
her outburst of anger from which she
could gather little except that he was
sincerely sorry.
''I'm sure 1 ought to be scuttled for it,
num- he said, rapidly, but l couldn't
get yer signals NO more as if we was
feelin' through fog bank. Twas blow
in for you to pass to the port
and steerin' my course accordin'. Just
as was goin' to dip my penDant and sa-
lutte proper, your craft refused to obey
her rudder and you struck me for'ard.
Afore 1 could reverse your jibboom
fouled my starboard mizzen riggin'
your fowin' gown snarled up with my
bobstay, blew out yer pneumatic, part
ed yer toppin' lift and carried away my
jack-saddle down haul. AS l listed
tried to jibe, but 1 capsized keel up. and
NOu III llC
By this time there was an interested
audience, and the girl was mentally de-
batting whether she should run from a
supposed lunatic or ask for an inter-
prefer.
But Jacks headpiece was still in his
hand. He was not through.
Pm hopin' yer not enough damaged
for the hospital" he went on, but I'd
be sunk if 1 wouldn't be glad to stand
yer watch till you righted. This here
little craft of yours will be as seaworthy
as ever when her upper works is
Strengthened out, and we get wind inter
her sails again. I'll Just tow her down
to the yard fur repairs"
And she smiled an assent,-Detroit
Free Press.
The Bourbon news., 1897-12-17

Mr.. Livingston, we viii discuss that
presently. In consideration of the mag
nitude of the salary, you may reason
ably infer that the services required
will be out of the common. All your en-
ergies, capacities, poten tialities, mustbe
devoted to my interests. 1 need, not to
put fine point on it, faithful slave"
81 think" said. rising. "that Tll wish
you good morning"
He frowned and tapped impatiently
upon the table.
''I've no fancy" 1 remarked. 'for
golden chains"
Pooh, pooh, my boy! Excuse an old
mans bluntness, but don't be fool.
This is the opportunity of your life.
like your face, like your name, and
am sure you can put the shot. Your
deltoids are admirably developed. You
are, possibly, the only man this side
of the Rockies who can fill the bill.
What, may I aSk-nOw, don't get angry
do you consider yourself worth as an
employer"
81 can earn with my pen about two
hundred dollars a month"
He laughed contemptuously.
what a princely income for the son
of Hugo Livingston"
do l understand" said !, that you
wish to engage me now and instruct me
in my duties later?"
Exactly. You are football player,
Mr.. Livingston, an expert at the game.
FOL in
contest not knowing what the out
come would be. You risked your limbs,
your life even, for glory. The services
L shall require at your hands may de-
mand the exercise of those qualities
which distinguished you on the campus.
l can say no more"
My curiosity was stimulated. By
some freak of destiny ten-thousand
dollar salary was flung in my face. Pau
peremque dives me petit.
"You have said enough" replied:
81 can't afford to let such chance slip.
If you want me, I'm your man."
'Good. Will you dine with me to-
morrow"
L accepted promptly, and took my
leave. The cashier eyed me askance,
and I nodded carelessly in response to-
his unspoken question.
80 he's given you the job" he NUT
tered. Then he smiled, derisively, 1
thought, and sputtered out:
MY congratulations"
returned to the Acropolis, and or
dered luncheon-something worthy of
the occasion, to wit: a nice little cold
pint of Clicquot, some pompano-in
flavor the mullet of the Pacific "a
Chateaubriand truffie and Parmesan
omelet. The old Roman proverb-a
favorite of my poor father's-spero in
festis, metuo secundis-pricked my
sensibilities, and also my appetite.
Ten thousand dollars great Scott,
what an income!-were not to be light
Iy earned. A smart tap on my right
shoulder dismissed such speculations.
Hello, Hugo" said familiar voice.
"What the deuce are you doing in Cali
The Bourbon news., 1897-12-17
Was an AStute JurfSt.

The judge, addressing himself to q
witness of the female persuasion who
is visibly afflicted with at least 40
years:
''Madenoiselle, your age. if you
please?"
(After long and interesting hesita-
tion>-Twenty-four, your honor.
(Do the clerk)-You may now admin
ister the oath.
She takes the OATH
And now, mGdemoiselle. remember
that you must tell the truth. ."-LIllus-
tIe de Poche.
The Bourbon news., 1897-12-17
An Emergency.

why" he exclaimed, 81 thought you
said the last time you had the dress
maker that you wouldn't need another
gown for three months!"
Il know did, dear" she replied, ''but
in going through my trunk to-day I
found piece of ribbon that will make a
lovely sash and I haven't anything to
go with it."-Chicago Record.
The Bourbon news., 1897-12-17
He wouldn.t Mis-. the Monex

You are charging me most horrible
prices" complained the prospective
Klondiker
ut is just this way" said the Seattle
merchant. You either strike il rich
or freeze to death; SO. either way, rou
won't miss the money you are leaving
behind. d."-Pittsburgh Chronicle
The Bourbon news., 1897-12-17
Accessories of the Ten Tray.

The brewing of the tea upon ones
tea table is a prevailing custom now,
and the beautiful cut glass tea caddy
with a screw top of solid silver upon
which ones monogram may be en-
graved is an attractive addition TO the
many other pretty accessories that sbe-
long upon the tea tray. = Chicago
Tribune.
The Bourbon news., 1897-12-17
ptan,t Know How 1t EeIt.

Il notice, Mr.. Pipp," said the e1itor
to his new reporter. that III this &C
count of robbery you sey tie victim
ives relieved of 1915 il notes"
''Yes. sir"
Wee you ever robbed?"
So. SIR
- thought ret. If you ha5 baen you
-7or,d not vgr..1e &C ;1e rchcsfy as re-
lief. ."-N11s snG En1s.
Evening star., 1897-01-23
FOUND INTOXICATED.
Week.

Policeman Brown VIII BE Tried Next
Week.
Policeman Martin Browns name was pu,
On the list of suspended policemen in the
eighth police precinct yesterday, and next
Wednesday he will be given a hearing be-
fore the trial board on a charge of intoxi-
cation. 1t will not be his first experience
OF this kind, for he was tried on a similar
charge some time ago, when he did duty in
Brookland. At that time Sergt. Kenny
found i'm and sent him to the station He
had made good reco rd for himself, and
instead of being dismissed the Commission
ers allowed him to pay a fine of $50 But
thlS experience did not teach him the les
son intended, SO it is now claimed for mis-
condition was such this time that when he
reached the station Lieut. Gessford :e-
Eeved him of his badge and weapons, and
entered him on the books as suspended
IhiS happened about l O'clock about the
time that the officer should have turned in
Several colored people who live in the
camp, near Freedman's Hospital had
reported the officers condition to the off,
GERS at the station. 1t was feared by some
revolver and do some damage and they
thought 1t best that he should be looked
after Sergt. Montgomery and Policeman
Lord were sent in the patrol wagon to find
the alleged intoxicated officer and when
they found him wandering about the
streets they wanted him to get in the wa
gon and go &c the station. This he posi-
lively refused to do, and his brother OFF,
GERS allowed him to walk Charges have
been preferred against him. and as already
stated, he will probably be tried WedneS-
day.
Evening star., 1897-01-23
Transfer. Of Real E.tatc.

Alley bet. NJ and N, 31st and 32d sts.-Peter I
Mcintyre ct al, trustees, to Fannie NJ Gilbert
part lots IL and Is. 50. 1908; s., go
II ST. ne. bet 1st and I'd sts-John 8. Rich o,
un to JOS D. McCauley, lot 1877, So 721; SO.
18th st. NV. bet X and sts-Elizabetb Me-
Cauiey to John s. Rich, lot 53 81. 11O; $1O
5oth and Q SITS. nw.-Alex. NJ Bell to Alley q
Bell. lot 136 and north half lot 1876, Georgetown
IS.
Both st. NV bet. o and sts-Same to Elsie
NJ. Bell, lot 100 and part lot 100, Georgetown: S.
6S2, 6S3. 6S4; $5. o'o 0e''
18th st. Sc. bet. B st. aud Mass ave.-Jos,p,
J.. Darlington to Horace W. Eaton, original lots
and Z, 50. 109S; $40.
18TH and L SITS. s.e.-HOrace W. Eaton to Joseph
J. Darlington lots II to 81. 50. 1923; $40.
New Hampshire ave-, and 10th sts-Edv L
Sfellwagen and Thos. NJ. Gale, trustees. To- Marthn
W. Goddard, all 50. N. Of 1S9; $21 600
washington at. NV. bet. 4th and 9Th {, and n
sts.-T. A. Lambert and +. b. Smith, trustees fc
Union Savings Bank. east 18 feet Of lot 25. Sc
61S; 81 800. ~ 81
No. 11S9 A st. se.-August Eschinger ct ux. tc
oscar M and Elizabeth NJ. Bryant, part orIginaj
lot Is. 60. 1907; SO. oe-''-'
Pierce place NV. bet. 14th and 18th sts.-Beyerly
5 ncrton, sr, to Douglass B. McCary, lot llS, SUI
1th and D SITS. n.e.-Mary D. Ofenstein to Helen
W. Pairo. original lets II to II, 50. 96S; So
4tn 81. lie. near / st.-Edward H. Berry to
C1as: +. Fit. lot 81, 80. SO8; $1O
10th ut. ne. bet + and G sts-Abner p Bi1elov
g. es w. to James McCaaey, part lot 100 50 1851
Evening star., 1897-01-23
COND ENSED LOCALS

Nelson Green. a colored man. who had
been employed at the government printing
office for number of years, dropped dead
at his home. on l street northwest between
ceased, who was about thirty-five years
old. leaves wife and children. His death
resulted from hemorrhage
Bismarck, Ernest Gerstenberg's big
dog. which attracted so much attention in
Police Court circles some months ago, is
dead The big animal was sentenced to
death by the court, because it had bitten
boy, but it's owner appealed the case and
saved the dogs life. Now the dog will be
stuffed and kept in Mr.. Gerstenberg's s
home.
Ninety Potomac herring arrived at the
river front yesterday, the first of the sea-
son. They were caught near Ragged Point
by Capt Jake Faunce, and were bought by
local dealer
Last night about II 40 o'clock John T.
Garvey, about thirty-five years old. had
fit on the street near PENNSYLVANIA avenue
and Sd street southeast The police took
him to Providence Hospital for treatment.
Lieut.. McCathran reported to the street
department today that the roadway on
Nlchols avenue over water main, from
Morris road to Sheridan avenue, is in a
dangerous condition. Dangerous holes in
Golden's alley southwest and in alley in
rear of 81 G street northeast were also re-
ported.
On Kenesaw avenue between 18th and
14th streets the pavement is broken and
In need of repair, as is the sidewalk in
front of SO G street northeast. In front of
2211a c street northeast the pavement is In
a dangerous condition.
The disabled condition of the public hy-
drant in front Of 1924 street northeast wa 8
reported to the water department today by
the police. Because Of a break In the hy-
drant the water has been running since
yesterday.
This morning about 345 o'clock Police
men Bryarly and McGrath found the front
door Of the building of the Bottlers' Pro-
teetive Associa ton. on Az street open. The
officer In charge of the place made an in
vestigation and found that nothing had
been taken.
The friends and members of the Mt.
Pleasant Athletic Club were given an oys-
ter supper at the club rooms last evening
by the entertainment committee Of the as
sociation.
The Inaugural Welcome Club, Of which
Mr.. Daniel Murray Is president, Messrs.
Jno. r. Francis and Chas. R. Douglass.
vice presidents: Mr.. Henry e. Baker, treas
urer; Mr.. F. L. Cardozo. jr., secretary, and
Mr.. r. T. Douglass, financial secretary, will
meet this evening at the Y. NJ. C. A. on
11th street northwest. Matters Of import
ance are to be discussed.
Evening star., 1897-01-23
Tide Table.

Today-Low tide. 4:49 am. and 5:15 pm.
high tide, 1852 am. and IL % pm.
Tomorrow-Low tide, $3.50 am. and G:1O
p.m.; high tide, 11:42 am.
The Sun and Moon.
Today-Sun rises, TIA am; sun sets,
5:11 pm.
Moon rises, 1882 pm.
Tomorrow-Sun rises, 1:13 am.
The City Lights.
Gas lamps all lighted by 6:19 pm; extin-
gushing begun at 6:21 am The lighting
Is begun one hour before the time named
Arc lamps lighted at 6:O9 pm; extin-
guished at 6:36 am.
Condition of the Water
Temperature and condition Of water at 8
am: Great Falls, temperature, 81; condi-
lloh 36 Receiving reservoir, temperature
a5 condition at north connection. 80; condi-
ton at south connection, &c. Distributing
reservoir temperature, IS; condition at iE-
nuent gate house, SO; effluent gate house. 36.
Temperatures for Twenty-FOur Hour.
The following are the readings of the
thermometer at the weather bureau for the
Fast twenty-four hours, beginning at 4
CLOCK yesterday afternoon:
January "a Pm, At; 8 pm, A; mid
night, AZ. -
January 23- am, 80; 8 am, e5: 12 M.
~, and pm. 81.
maximum 40, at Pm, January %: min
iHlum' "a, at u In, January o.
Evening star., 1897-01-23
Dom estfc Troubles

Domestic disturbances occupied a consid.
cradle portion of the session of Judge Mill
ers branch of the Police Court TODAY. Mrs
Nora Wall appeared against her husband
Harry M. Wall, and charged him with
threats In the thirteen years of their mar
ried life. said Mrs. Wall, her husband b.d
practica!iy done nothing in the way of sup
porting her Now. with two small children
chnging to her, her husband has threat
'ened' SO she claims. to end her earthly
career.
n,snoa Mr; wall denied the accusation, but was
piaced under bonds to keep the peace.
Another instance of unhappIncss was ex-
Pialned by Mrs. Lena Cox and her bus
band. John H. Cox On Complaint of his
peter half, Cox. who is a grocer at 1907
LIN street. was. week ago, in court on q
warrant for assault, but the case was dis
missed missed. Mrs. Cox stated that she stood in
ood1ly FEAR of her husband. and was forced
to go with her children to Baltimore for
protection. prot She had had him arrested sew
sra, taa .mes before. 1t was testified. After
nearing the statement of the defendant.
the case was dismissed by Judge Miller.
Evening star., 1897-01-23
SUNDAY WEATHER DOUBTFUL.
Colder Tonight and n Threat of Snow
Tomorrow

Colder Tonight and n Threat OF Snow
Tomorrow.
Forecast till SPIN. Sunday-For the Dis
trict of Columbia and Maryland. fair and
colder tonight; Sunday fair, probably fol-
lowed by threatening weather and snow
Sunday evening or night; northerly winds,
shifting to easterly. ..
For Virginia, fair and colder tonight;
fair, but with Increasing cloudiness, Sun
day: northerly winds, becoming variable.
Weather conditions and general forecast
The barometer has fallen in New Eng
land and over Kansas Nebraska, Colorado
and west of the Rocky mountains; 1t has
risen rapidly in the central valleys and
from Lake Huron westward to Montana.
1t is decidedly colder in the Ohio valley,
the lake regions and the northwest, and 1t
is warmer along the gulf and south At
lantic coasts.
Cloudy weather and light SHOWS are re-
ported from New England westward to the
Rocky mountains, and fair weather pre-
walls from the middle and south Atlantic
coast westward to New Mexico and Col
orado.
The Indications are that colder. fair
weather will prevail along the Atlantic
coast and the cloudiness will increase in
the Ohio and lower Mississippi valleys,
with showers Sunday.
Evening star., 1897-01-23
Hotel Arrivals,

Raleigh-G. w. Corless and wife, ]. p
Petty and ]. w. Thorn. New York; G. F.
Slocum. Rochester, NY; DR.. G. H. Daw-
son, Detroit, Mich; A. J. Dunton and H.
NJ. Forbes. Philadelphia H. NJ Doggett
1r., l.. F. Hyde and J. A. Bracket Boston,
Mass; ]. w. Fries, Salem, Mass.
Riggs-H. d. Yoder, Indianapolis, Ind !;
L. ]. Dirig, New York.
Normandie-M. L. Clcrdy and w, H.
Blodgett, st. Louis, Mo.
Ebbitt-D. Webb, New York: H. H.
Moore. Philadelphia, Pa; I. R. Allen, Fair
Haven. Conn.
Hamilton-Mr. and Mrs. s. H. Bouton
Chicago. ILL.,: H. F. Atherton, Scranton, Pa.
SochranIE. &. Wangold. Grand Rapids,
Mich; J. Hanley. New York.
Arlington-P. c. Cheney, Winchester NJ
H.; w. w. Rennold, w. Owen and A. q
Drummond; su,an1 New York; H. T. Camps. Phil
Wellington-J. J. johnson and C. w Ian
kins. New York.
Willards-H. B. Doegett, Oneonta. NV
T. J. Metcalf, Cleveland Ohio
shoIeham-A. w. Butler, PHILADELPHIA.
Pa; J. r. Wood and c. Roach New YorI.
J. c. Van Balcrom. ST. Louis, Mo: Queen
Liliuokalani. Mrs. Kia Nahaolelen and Mr.
Joseph Helelulie. Hawaii, H. l.; J. A. Pal
mer. Boston, Mass.
Metropolitan-W. B. Hancock, Boston.
Mass; J. F. Crane and E. L. Cooper and
wife, New York: Rev. w. A. Christman.
Lynchburg, Va.
st. James-W. v. wolcott st. Louis, Mo:
w. B. Jennings. Brookville, Fla; w. b.
Phillips. Birmingham, Ala; v. M. Williams.
Cleveland. Ohio: C. A. Greenman. Grand
Rapids. Mich; r.. e. Pierce, Atlanta. Ga.
Jenerson-P. c. Gilman, Denver, Col: G.
r. Thompson. st. Louis, Mo-; w. l.. Ian.
pington, J. w. Cruett, J. q. Mitchell and
J. B. Foraker, New York.
Johnson-C. E. Dodd. Williamsport. Pa j.
n. q. Logan. Philadelphia, Pa: w. +
Simpson and p. Sochs, New York.
Evening star., 1897-01-23
Ga. Found Near Syracuse. n. Y.

The Syracuse Gas Company has discov-
cred natural gas near Syracuse. N. Y. and
is preparing to lay conduits to bring tho
flow there 1t will first be supplied to busi-
ness concerns, and probably later the sys-
tenn will be extended to private concerns.
The Onondaga Natural Gas Company has
been organized to compete in the sale of
the newly discovered product. Wells have
been sunk near Baidwinsville, in Onondaga
county, with astonishing results, it is
claimed. Leases have been secured of
large areas Of land in the vicinity. There
are strong indications of discovery of
petroleum.
Evening star., 1897-01-23
THE EPWORTH LEAGUE.
o"cers Installed and Members Pleas
antly Entertained

u.
II. r. Naylor Chapter, Epworth League
OF Twelfth Street NJ. E. Church, had pub
lie installation of officers Thursday even
ing. After a brief musical program. Miss
Emma Harding read an interesting history
Of the organization of the league. which
was followed with the off1cers-elect being
inductcd into their respective office by Dis
trict President w. s. Dewhirst S. c. Cissel.
president; Miss Emma Allen, first vice
president; Mrs. NJ. l.. Donohue second vice
president; Miss Mollie Larkin, third vice
president; Miss Florence Burgess. fourth
wee president: j. H. Allen, secretary; Mss
Haltie Betts, treasurer; Miss Mary Garret
chorister; Mrs. A. &. Hines organist Tho
audience was N:ed to the new room.
Wnere refreshments were served.
unique program was rendered last
evening. namely "A Trip to the Columbian
strong announced The Route" Mr.. Willard
Harmon described the 'Good-Byes," Miss
hattie Belts gave humorous description.
What Have In My Grip Rev. w. G.
oassaru ~ th entertained the audience with some
scrlbed the stop al Harrisburg Pa Miss
Josie Graham, "Johnstown and Horseshoe
Hend; Mr. l.. w. Covell told about the
Stay at the Worlds Fair" which was
followed with experiences at Columbns
Ohio i"i'"us'
AS the annual oratorical contest of the
District Epworth League draws near. in
terest Is centcring in the local chapters as
tc VINO VIII represent them in the final con-
test Tor championship of the District. Met
Iopoftan Chapter is on the alert and Tues
day next the preliminary contest will be
held IN the lecture room at the church. cor
ner O. AZ and streets. Unusual rivalry is
exhibited, and the five orations to be given
at that time will doubtless all be of a
llgn oIder, and make the duty devolving
upon the judges a rather difficult one. The
contestants on this occasion are all Young
men OF marked ability-Mathew c. Hamii,
zen; G John w. Greene. H. c. Oberholser. III
c. Sanford and J. D. Herr. The iI,dnes . -.
l. r. Andersen, Rev. J. E. Gilbert and Rev
>. n. McCarty. While this is a local con-
test, 1t is hoped and expected that a great
many from other chapters throughout the
city will be present. '
Evening star., 1897-01-23
Pension BillA Passed.

In the House yesterday a pension bill
giving the widow Of Gen. Green Clay Smith
OF Washington. $50 a month; bills pension
tns Isabelle Morrow. the widow of Col
MORROW, at $75; the widow Of Gen. Geo. J.
Leet at $$26 were passed. and at O'Clock
the House took recess until pm.
At the nteht session Mr.. Thomas OF Michi.
gan, who 10 acting chairman Of the In
valid pension committee In the absence OF
Chairman Pickler, did not press the usual
motion to go into committee Of the whole
lest the point Of no quorum would be made
and all further proceedings stopped Some
OF the bills favorably acted upon By the
committee Of the whole last Friday were
considered. however. and after considerable
dimsulty eleven we're passed.
Evening star., 1897-01-23
Michigan University Alumni.

Members Of the Washington Association
Of the Alumni Of the University. of Michi-
gan Will hold their eleventh annual re-
union and dinner at Wizards next We'd
nesday evening. President Angel Is ex-
pected to be q guest Of the association on
this occasion. A business and social meet
ing will be held at O'Clock, and the
march to the banquet hall will be taken
up at 8. 1t is expected that q number Of
ladies will be present. The -cfficers OF the
association are: Arthur Al Bfrney, presi-
dent; Senator Cushman K Davis Repre-
sentative Marriott Brosius. Senator Arthur
dents: Duane E. Fox. treasurer, and John
n. James. secretary. The34ist Of members
Qf the association contains many we'll
Known names.
Evening star., 1897-01-23
Cullom Urged for the C..,..,

At a meeting Of the g. M. CulIom Ma
ional Republican Association held last
night a committee consisting Of Thomas
L. Jones. John N. Lar gston, George c.
Mason. Thomas ]. Clayton. A. ]. Leonard.
James Potts. w. A. Perry was appointed
to go to Canton and urge upon Maj. Nc
Kinley the selection Of Senator Cullom OF
Illinois as q member of his cabinet. The
Cub also discussed its arronRements for
participation in the inaugural parade.
Evening star., 1897-01-23

DIVIDEND NO1ICE-AT A MEETING OF rar
nsRnSG1 TIsr% OF diIeelors of THE NATIONAL SAFE
EhoSII. SAVINGS AND TRUST COMPANY oF
THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA beIa I,n,a, ~,
aS; % Ivids %nd OF u per cent was declared nav
apIe rEbRl AIRY 1, to stockholders II record on
1897. P''"-' ''nuaf! %
Evening star., 1897-01-23
UNITARIAN,

ALL SOILS CHURCH, COR. I4rH AND I, SrS
nw-.hsv T. Bradford Leavftt pastor viii
preaen morning at IL O'Clock, and evening mt q,
eiSk, sunday school and Unity Study Class nj
AL are invited. - Wv y,"-
Evening star., 1897-01-23


Personally appeared Frank T. Rawlings, secretary
Of The Arlington Fire Insurance Company for the
District Of Columbia, who made oath in due form
OF law that the above statement Is a correct and
true report of the condition Of said company the
31st day of December. I'D. 1896.
tSigned) FRANK T. RAWLINGS Secretary.
Subscribed and sworn to before this I'D day
Of January. AID. 1897.
(Signed) JESSE W. RAWLINGS.
1a2S-3t Notary Public, ID. G.