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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-01-27

WAsmSGToN, Jan. 2G.-The President sent
the following nominations to the Senate to-day:
RI hard C. Parsons, JT. OF Ohio. to be Second Serre'
iary OF the Embassy Of the United States al Rome,
Italy.
Abram N. Tilnan. United States Attorney for the
Middle District of Trnnesst e.
Lieut.. Junior Grade James @. Doyle TO DO a Lieu
tenant, and the Rev. William T. Helms OF New der
spy 10 be n chaplain IN the navy.
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W~AsHINGToN, Jan. @6.-It was learned to-day.
on the authority of Secretary Long. that a court
martial would he assembled In the latter part Of
February for the trial OF Civil Engineer A. a.
Menoral, l.. =. ", now with the Nicaragua Cn-
nal Commiss' on. Charges and specifications in
regard to Mr.. Menocal's eond uct Of the work OF
constructing dry dock No. 3 1T the Brooklyn
Navy YARD are being prepared. Congressman
Bennett OF Brooklyn called on Secretary Long
this morning TO tell OF his qualification over the
manner In which Naval Constructor Bowles is
conducting tho work OF remedyinR the defects in
the dock.
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New fourth Glass Postmaster.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26.-Seventy-three fourth
class Postmastors were appointed to-day, among
them being tho following:
New York-AxiOn. Franklin county Louis Do Lau'
cot; Han ~ . rraaklin county, \. " La"Tyllcoi
Pack, Qusens cyunty. George l.. HitohoockI Redford.
Canton county, Ahram Facto.
New Jersey -CnathAn. Norris county, Ezra y. Far
rIsi lebanon. Hunterdon county, Henry A. Alea.
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WASHINGTON, jan. 26.-The Senate to-day
confirmed the nomination Of George L. Roberts
of Iowa to be Director Of the Mint; Eugene A,
Webster, Collector OF Internal Revenue for the
district OF South Caroline, and David N. dunno
Tor the district or 0re6eAs
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Ens n.soEi,. Trslle, ROAD. and nrsaEe r,.mc.

The various trolley companies In Brooklyn
have made "A trafic agreement by which each
will be allowed TO operate on The others tracks
in making connections with the bridge. BY this
plan " Is expected The conRested bridge traffic
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There has also been added to the item of liabilities
the sum of S2to,353.o5 to cover depreciation, if any,
that there may be in values.
BUSINESS RECEIVED AND WRITTEN.
The business submitted from the agency force
during 1897 exceeded that received from the amt
source in 1896, amounting as it does to 81, 5,755.
A somewhat larger percentage of reflections, post
%ponements and cases held under investigation is, how-
ever, shown this year than before, but the business
actually written shows the large sum of S56,234,785,
of which nearly ninety-two per cent. is, on the new
Five-Year Combination Option Plan, thus giving a
much larger premium revenue for the future than the
business actually written in any previous year in the
Associations history.
DEATH CLAIMS.
The death claims paid in 1897 amounted to
S4,ooo,47o1 IA, against s3,o67,o83.e4 in 1896, an
increase of nearly. 100000. In addition to this,
there has been paid in disability claims the sum of
S11,oo4.31. There has been paid in death claims
| over s225 for every 500 of expenses.
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INCOME.
The income from all sources during the year
1897 was S6,O81 ,3Oo.87, against s. ,858,47o.o7 in
1896, an increase of S222, 5000, making the total
increase for the two years, 1896 and 1897, $780,
O28.31.
DISBURSEMENTS.
The total disbursements of the year have
amounted to S5,o63,oS2.87 the total payment to
policy holders being S4,1o2, oo3.48, an increase for
the year in return to polcy-holders over 1896 of
S173,278.O2.
ASSETS.
The excess of cash income over cash diSburSe-
ments of St18,227 has been added to the cash and
invested assets.
LIABILITIES.
Included in the liabilities as reported the current
year, as last year, is every loss of which the ASSoci-
alton had any notice whatever, thus embracing a very
considerable sum of losses of which no item of proof
has been received. As stated, however, every such
dollar to the last report received has been included.
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SEVENTEENTH ANNUAL STATEMENT
New Business Received in 1897, Over S7I, 100000
Cash Income During 1897, Over 6,0OO,0 600.
Death Claims Paid Since Organization

The Association closes the year with more mdfr business than ever before in its history
The Association closes tho year with a more efficient agency organization than ever before in It's history.
The Association closes the year with a larger premium income than ever before its history.
Observation-Disclosures ysarWMhh stMsn@son fuMhtnfrte htwe thanap limits hstor.
The progress IF the wear has been substantial rather than SNOWY in character. By
the change in reimbursement methods it has been possible for the first time in the
history Of the Mutual Reserve Fund Life Association TO eliminate unpGdforb business
from the report.
The Mutual Reserve, as its name implies, is mutual company: it belongs to the
members; the membership is the Mutual Reserve To that membership the management
is responsible; with that membership rests the power; in the hands of that membership
is the future of the Association
THE RECORD OF THE YEAR 1897
shows the following results, which bear proof of the steady and heahful growth
of the Mutual Reserve:
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Al, 'AoNop loNuy plulEtu III DuCt lntO tH0
S, MiiI Of the Indian Appropriation bill, and,
unilhe me debate on previous days, adhered
sarGllN TO the text for the greater part of the
oogsSSioh' and ten pages of the bill were disposed
The motion to strike out the appropriation of
~ 900 for the Carlisle School was lost, 20
"a reference to the threatened deficiency in
ono free delivery branch of the postal service,
nHueSSltaling u %curtailment of the carrier ser.
ssh"rp n the larger cities, led to a breezy discus
t%i nn up ne question of the proposed reduc-
non 10 enable the Department. avoid an i'm
tnbpm"inE deficit Of 100000. He said that
Ine order of reduction had been temporarily
sNspendrd by the department in the oXpecta-
In lual congress would provide for IL IN the
Isett deficiency bill. But the failure TO put
lis IS nv ,9G,n N me bill. he supposed. would compel
NJ Quigg Htcp.. y. W called attention to the
",Cl maj the threatened deficit. 81 90 900, was
,nNf'',,IlF INC sum by which the Post Office Com
snra',' III e spirit of absurd parsimony and de-
IRE 10 make Il showing OF economy, had reduced
c ~ gstlnnlcs of The department for the letter
'd,rlcr service.
Ar Loud Itcp., Cali, Chairman of the Post
plnec committee. denied that The HpproprintiOn
m 'ne current yenr WAS III 90, q below the es-
, lo' snbln lied by the department. The
niiYYSfttclife dricit. he said. was solely charge
mnutbS W" appointment, during the past four
,,"n,hs' OF 2S9 additional carriers. The unex-
rIs"nt' nalancc or the appropriation, he de-
NM was sulllCient to continue the service
nj ~ June 10, 20 there was no occasion at all for
""onIn ,Hsi now. Meantime the whole question
r nrnnn uH Investigated, and, II necessary. an APP
M 'H,'om mace to cover tho deficiency.
s,rmai 'Lnhon litep, In.) spoke IN the same
IRAN, counsclling patience, and then the sub
!eGt was dropped,
bn zone progress was made with the Indian bill.
arose. PN" ""o" WI" S"niih''teo
NV t ~ conference report on the Urgent Dohclen.
Symoohi was presented and agreed to. The Senate
Ho9SS ennT were In the main, accepted BY the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-12

No. 2. on the upper floor OF the Capitol
building. with Mr.. Parker, OF Southamp-
ton In the chair.
Quite a number OF bills were considered
and IL was decided 10 report the following
numbers fayorably:
A bill To amend the code in relation
to what property or tenant or other per-
son In possession liable for distress; IN
troduced by Judge Watkins, OF Prince
Edward
A bill TO amend and re-enact section
2O61 OF the Code OF Virginia In relation
10 penalty for taking another's boat or
vessel; introduced by Captain Parks, Oh
Page.
A bill providing that in certain instances
a lien given by any person. firm or cor
poration to prefer one or more creditor
or creditors shall be prima facia fraudu-
lent as 10 other creditors not so pre-
ferred; introduced by Mr.. Hicks, or Roa-
noke.
A bill to provide for the proper descrip-
ton OF debts secured by deeds OF trust
or mortgaged and the name or the bene-
nciary; introduced by Mr.. Cooke, OK Nor
folk.
A bill to provide for the proper descrip-
ton of debts secured by deed or trust
or mortgage; introduced by Mr.. Cooke, OF
Norfolk.
Senate bill to amend the Code in rela-
ton TO the redemption OF delinquent
lands.
Senate bill making it unlawful Tor any
lawyer. physician. surgeon. dentist or any
other person engaged in PROFESSION or
calling taxed by the laws Of the state
who has his residence in this state, 10
practice his profession in any county
or city Of this Commonwealth under a
license tax from any other state OF the
District Of Columbia.
At the last meeting or the committee
a subcommittee was appointed, consist
ing Of Messrs Anderson, or TINS CITY,
Mann. of Nottoway. and Stubbs. OF CLIQUE
ester. for the purpose OF perfecting the
bill which provided that all capital execu-
tions shall take place within the GROUNDS
of he penitentiary. Mr.. Mann. OF MOTTO
way. on behalf OF this sub committee pre-
sented Yesterday morning three compan-
ion bills one of which provides that the
guards Of the penitentiary shall be sent
after those who have been sentenced 10
death: the second bill sets forth that the
Superintendent of the Penitenuary snail
be the officer who has TO execute the
death penalty. and the third bill provides
that a Mace shall be fixed for the hanging
within the grounds OF the penitenuary
and who shall be present az the eNecu-
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stock Of said. corporation. 10 declare
those now entitled to membership to be
members Of said corporation. 10 continue
and to validate the said corporation. its
acts and contracts, and TO enlarge its
powers
INTRODUCED AND REFERRED.
The following bills were introduced and
referred to the proper committees:
BY Mr.. Winborne, OF Rockbridge: To
give W. +. Templeton, former deputy
treasurer of Rockbridge county, power
OF levy and distress. 10 collect certain
uncollected tax tickets.
by Mr.. 5. /. Walker. Of Augusta: For
the relief OF Basic city School Desk and
Furniture Manufacturing Company.
By Mr.. =. r. Powell. of Newport
News: To incorporate the Newport News
Beneficial Association.
BY Mr.. Hicks. OF Roanoke: For the
relief Of the Church of Christ. in the
city OF Roanoke.
by Mr.. G. II. Walker Of Northumber-
land: To repeal Section 10 Of an act enti-
tied an act to incorporate the town OF
Colonial Beach, in the county Of West
moreiand.
BY Mr.. Saunders. Of Franklin: For the
relief Of James Hash. a Confederate SOL
der.
David Peggins. the aged widow OF a
Confederate soldier.
BY Mr.. Hicks. Of Roanoke: Generating
n lot with house thereon from the taxes
for 1891, being a double assessment.
BY the same: Authorizing the County
Court of Roanoke county 10 correct an
error in the assessment Of a tract Of
land in Roanoke county. assessed in the
name OF II. b. VI. Goodwin, and owned
by James Goodwin.
by the same: An act TO amend and re-
enact Section 294s Of the Code, in relation
10 warrants for small claims.
BY Mr.. Stoner. of Botetourt: TO au-
thorize the Board Of Supervisors of Bo-
tetourt county to redeem the outstanding
bonds OF the said county.
BY Mr. Saunders. OF Franklin: For the
relief Of Mrs. Temple Attic, of the county
OF Franklin.
BY the same: Tor the relief Of Mrs
Mary Pareall.
BY the same: For the relief CT John
Shveley.
By Mr.. c. II. Jennings Of Washington
To allow the Hastings Court Of the city
Of Bristol TO correct the assessment of
the property Of the Bristol Iron and Steel
Company. and its successor
STEALING RIDES.
lhls JeAAAfH iiAlibhAffu Il UiIi 10
make 1t a misdemeanOr for any person
not having the right 10 do so. to BOARD a
stationary or moving railroad train.
The bill provides that any person COM
hitting tho above offence. FOR the pur-
pose OF stealing a ride. or il riding a short
distance and jumping on, >" shall be guilty
OF a misdemeanor and upon conviction
shall be fined no less than one dollar
nor more than ten dollars"
Mr.. Reddy. Of this city. Introduced a
bill 10 amend the charter granted 10 the
Citizens Exchange Bank" by the Cir
cult Court OF the city of Richmond. and
10 give said bank also the powers OF
trust guarantee and safe deposit COM
pany The object Of the bill is simply TO
give the company a Legislative charter.
which they have not at present, and to in
crease its powers as stated above. The
corporators are the same as at present
w. NJ. Habliston. T. l. Alfriend. John
Addison. W. o. Noting. Il. l.. williams,
X G.. RennOlds, Warner Moore j II.
Capers, j. W. Capers and Il. Rand.
Wexford The capital stock Is not 70
be les than 400. O0O divided into shares
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SURGICAL OPERATIONS.
FOR THE CURE OF PILES AND REC
TAI DISEASES NO LONGER
NECESSARY.
A Medical Discovery which VIII Change
The Treatment Of All such Diseases.

II has long been thought not only by
some physicians but by people In general.
that the common. painful and exceedingly
annoying trouble, piles. was practically
incurable by any other means than sur
gical operation and this heller has been
the cause OF years of needless sunering.
because of the natural dread OF surgical
operations.
There are many salves. ointments ana
similar remedies on the market which
afford some relief In cases or pies but
the Pyramid Pile Cure IS the only pre-
paration so far introduced that can be
reliably depended upon TO cure to stay
cured. every form OF itching bleeding
or protrmdlng piles.
Mrs. NJ. G. Huxley, OF Sol MISSISSIPPI
St. Indianapolis. was told by her phy
sicians that nothing but a surgical opera
ton costing between seven ana eight
hundred dollars. could cure her as she
had suffered for fifteen years; yet even
In such a case as hers the pyramid Plle
cure accomplished a complete cure. she
says: II knew an operation would be
death 10 me and tried the Pyramid with
very little hone and Il Is not TO be won
dered at that l am so enthusiastic In It's
praise
Mr.. d. f. Reed. of South Lyons, Mich.
says: 81 would not take $500 and be placed
back where ! was before | used the Pyra-
mid Pile Cure. I suffered for years, and
IL IS now eighteen months since ! used II
and not the slightest trace of the trouble
has returned.
The Pyramid Pile Cure IS sold by near
~ all druggists at 80 cents and 81 per
package. and as II contains no opium.
cocaine or other poisonous drugs, can be
used with perfect safety
No one need suffer from piles In any
form who will give this excellent remedy
trial Send for book on cause and
cure OF piles. sent free by addressing
Pyramid Drug Company. Marshall Mich,
formerly Albion. Mich.).
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UTLITART TEST CASE.
Private Miller, of Company A. ALLOWS
hin, elf to be Used In tho Matter

Sergeant william Gibson. balm OF the
military court. has in his charge Private
=. Miller. Of Company A, First Regiment
for refusing TO pay fine OF y Tor nom
attendance at drill.
The custody is merely nominal, as is
also the refusal TO pay the nne, Tor the
defendant was prepared TO hquldate H.
but consented TO allow "A test 10 De maze
in his case Of the question or the power
OF court martial 10 commit prisoner
to iail for non-payment OF fines Imposed
nv said court. as stated in yesterdays
Times.
The delinduent guardsmen had been
summoned and appeared Thursday night
before the court. which consisted OF MAJ.
J.. r. Christian. Captains Bossieu. Euker
and Shackelford and Lieutenants Cheat
wood and williams.
CAPTAIN Frank NJ. Woon Judge advo-
cate. stated TO the court that being i'm
possible to collect by civil process the
fines imposed by n military court, II had
been determined to make final test OF
the authority Of the court martial TO
commit a man 10 jail for non-payment
OF such fines.
In order 10 run no risk OF involving
the court martial I'm a suit for damages
for unlawful Imprisonment. the judge
allocate announced that he had arranged
with Private Miller who was fined and
the findings OF the court approved in
November last. 10 refuse 10 pay the
fine and be taken into custody therefor,
that a thorough test might be made OF
the matter. The laws OF the State are
not clear and explicit as 70 the proper
disposition OF fine imposed In such
case. there being nothing In the military
laws OF the State TO define II. Section
726 of tho Code authorizes a court 10
commit a defendent to Jail until his
fines and costs shall be paid. and Captain
Woon is Of opinion that this provision OF
the code applies equally 10 military and
10 civil courts In order TO determine
finally and fully this question and with
the acquiesence or the adjutant general
and the military board the judge advo-
cate asked that the prisoner be COM
mitted TO the custody OF the balin. This
procedure was carried out.
The next step In the case Is 10 sue out
n writ Of hebeas corpus. This viii be
asked Of the Court Of Appeols as soon
as the proper papers can be made out
and the writ fully argued before the
Court OF Appeals The court martial VIII
be represented in the proceedings before
the Supreme Court BY Judge Advocate
Woon. while private Miller will be repre-
scented by Captain George Wayne Ander-
SON
The question at issue is one or great
importance 10 the military OF the state.
The case may come up before the Court
Of Appeals to-day.
Meanwhile Private Miller while nomi-
nally in custody. is really enjoying his
usual freedom and sentence has been
suspended in the case OF the other delin-
quents. pending the decision Of this case,
which is awaited with great interest.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-12
ThIs 1. Certainty a wonderful Chnnce.

We are aware that our people who suf-
fer from nervous. chronic or long-stand-
ing complaints do not have the same
opportunity 10 be cured as do the resi-
dents OF the great cities where the most
eminent physicians and specialists reside
DR.. Greene. OF Is West i4th ST., New
York City, who has the largest practice
in the world. and who is without douh.
the most successful specialist In curing
ali forms Of nervous and chronic dis
eases, offers TO give free consultation by
mail 10 all sufferers. Write TO him at
once about your case. He will surely
cure you.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-12
PERSONAL hND EYERAL
Interesting Facts About Richmond's
Citizens and other Matters.

Mr.. Charles n. Bland. OF Portsmouth.
has been invited to respond 10 the toast
'Justus III. Rathbone our founder. lie
builded better than he knew" at the
banquet 10 be given In honor OF the Grand
Lodge of the Knights OF Pythias. At Pc
tersburg, on Wednesday evening. Febru-
airy 23d. Mr.. Bland has accepted the IN
vitatiOn.
Two negro women named Annie Carter
and Florence Brown. were arrested by
Detective Hall and officer wiltshire, on a
search warrant charging them with APP
prOpriating certain goods and chattels
from the Virginia Hospital 10 their own
use and are now reposlng in the Second
Police Station.
w. L. Goode and Warren II. Mercer
have qualified as notaries public in the
Hastings Court
Miss Sadie Levy. formerly OF Richmond
now residing in Durham. y. c.. is visit
ing her aunt Mrs. VIM. Reinhemer, NO.
400 east Clay street.
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More enthusiastic still Is the report OF
Miriam +. Witherspoon, General Secre-
tary OF the Associated Charities OF Wor-
cester, Mass. (35 Pearl street,, regard
ing the great value as medicine. OF
DIR. Greenes Nervura and its marvellous
powers TO cure disease and restore health
to the people. She says
I'm my work as General Secretary of
Charities in Worcester. have distribute
ed DR.. Greene's Nervura blood and nervo
remedy among the needy poor and sick.
and Il has been received with thankful
ness and great Joy. One poor woman
said she had been trying to save money
enough to buy bottle. and when she
found was TO give her one, her Joy and
gratitude were great.
I'm all cases the results have been as
we hoped for, building up the feeble.
nervous, overworked and underfed peo-
pie who have in general no helper. As
far as my experience goes It has been a
real blessing.
NJ +. wITHERSPOON.
Genl Sec'y Associated Charities"
In these DAYS when so many ordinary
preparations are advertised. II IL a real
benehcence TO the weak. weary, nerve
shattered tired and worn out sick and
suffering TO know positively and TO be
shown beyond any doubt or question
that this one grand remedy, Dr. Greene's
Nervura, does surely and certainly cure
the sick: that It Is the best remedy posi-
BILE to take; either II one is only little
out OF order nervous and run down. or
II suffering from more serious affections
like nervous prostration. low blood and
vitality. rheumatism. paralysis, stomach
troubles. liver and kidney COMPLAINT.
female weakness OF other weakening
and facilitating disease. In these reports
OF the Associated Charities Is abundant
proof that Or. Greene's Nervura does
cure the people. that II makes those who
use It strong and we'll. and that II will
cure you II YOU will take II. Don't fail
20 try IL now.
Remember that in all cases you can
consult DR.. Greene. % West 18th 81.
New York City. tho noted and successful
physician. absolutely free OF charge. per-
sonally or By letter
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-12
THEY UERE SIGNED.
Governor Tyler Attached His Signature to
Another Batch of Bits


The following bills were yesterday ar
ternoon signed by Governor Tyler:
To amend and re-enact chapter 5B OF
the Acts OF the General Assembly of Vir-
ginia. approved March 8. 1891. I'm relation
TO working and keeping IN repair the
roads and bridges of Alexandria county.
as amended by an act approve March 3.
1896.
To incorporate tho town Of Clarksville
and to authorize the issue OF bonds by
eaid town.
To amend and re-enact section COS Of the
Code in relation to delinquent lands pur-
| chased in the name OF the Auditor.
To provide for the working. keeping IN
repair and letting out the public roads.
bridges and ferries in Nansemond county.
To amend and re-enact an act 10 estab-
lish Corporation Court for the City Of
Buena Vista, approved February -. 1892.
To amend and re-enact section II of the
charter OF the town OF Richlands ap-
proved January 26 1892.
To amend the charter OF the Newport
News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Com
pany by amending and re-enatcing sec
tion 4, Of chapter 81, acts of Assembly.
1SS5-'S6. entitled an act 10 incorporate the
Chesapeake Dry Dock and Construction
Company. etc.
To impose additional dVties upon the
Examiners OF Records Of the several Ju-
dlcial circuits with reference TO ships,
tugboats. barges or other water craft.
TO amend and re-enact an act entitled
an act to incorporate the Potomac River
Railroad Company
TO amend and re-enact section 1898 OF
the Code OF Virginia prohibiting profane
swearing and drunkenness.
To require the clerks or the county and
corporation courts OF this state to re-
port to their respective courts list or
all fines reported by justices OF the peace
under section rs OF the Code Of Virginia;
what lists shall contain, and to require
the Auditor OF Public Accounts 10 fur-
nsh blank forms upon which such lists
shall be made.
To incorporate the Potomac and Nine
raj Belt Railroad Company.
ALL HANGYNGs HERE.
Persons Sentenced TO Death Shall be Exc
cuted At the Penitenfisry.
The House Committee on Courts Of
Justice met Yesterday morning In Yoo0