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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-01

conditions OF men" After the third year
the person insured can borrow money on
his policy, or no can exchange II Tor
a paid-up policy. or surrender IL for its
fun cash value, and what he can borrow
or exchange or sell IL for Is not left an
open question 90 be arranged at the time
by "a decker" but IL endorsed on the
back OF the policy so hc can tell In adj
vance. These amounts increase rapidly
each year. and are guarantees, not esu-
mates.
The steady growth OF the Virginia,
as this company Is popularity called, Is
proof not only of>good management, but
that the people have discovered that IL IS
sound and progressive, and besides ~ ls
getting to be the fashion now TO believe
that all the good things on earth don
grow north OF the Potomac river.
The company's Offices are at Ninth ana
Main streets. where they occupy nearly
the entire building and employ large
clerical force. Mr.. G.. a. Walker Is presl-
dent and Mr. James w. Pegram secretary.
Live men can always find emp! 1yment
with this company.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-01
MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE co. OF NY
Messrs O. T.. Bresee q Sons, Gener"i
Agents. with a Richmond once.

Nessrs. O. F. Bresee & Sons. the gene
raj ayents for the Mutual Life Insurance
Comnany OF New York, for Virginia,
MARYLAND, and the District Of Columbia,
with Offices at I'LL east Main street thls
city-also at Norfolk, washington anu
Baltimore-announce that the splendid
COMPANY which they represent Will add
many new features to their policies De
ginning to-day. They claim for their new
policy that 1t combines the latest feat
ures found by experience TO meet the
views OF the insuring public. IL Is a
epecially liberal contract as TO cash val
ues loans, and extended insurance. Tho
seeker after safe anu liberal lire -'nsur-
ance would do well 10 communicate with
the firm
Mr.. o. +. Bresee, the senior member
OF the firm, has had an almost lifelong
connection with the Mutual Life. To be
exact, his connection with the company
began forty-five years ago. and for long
time he has been conspicuous figure In
the southern insurance world. His COM
pany, In all that time. has promptly met
its losses. and never quibbled over the
payment OF a single just claim. Mr.. S.
y. Martin, an experienced businessman.
is manager Of the local office Mr.. Win
ston Bresee divides his time between the
Baltimore. Washington. Norfolk. and
Richmond Offices. spending as much of
hts time here as possible. The firm has
representatives, IN all the cities and large
towns throughout its territory, who will
be pleased to present the claims Of the
Mutual Life to all.
The statement Of the company issued
December 81. 1881, showed assets OF S25},-
7s6. 437.G 6, with a surplus over all liabili-
ties Of s35.5OS 1859. The income for the
same year was Sjl1C2 1888. The COM
pany's insurance now IN force amounts 10
ncarlv 81 900 nn0 900
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-01
THE DREWRY HUGHES co.
This Wholesale Dry-GoOds and No
ton House Progressive.

The large and well-known wholesale
dry goods and nOtion-hOuse Of The
wry-Hughes Company has been prom
incntly identified with the commercial
interests oc Richmond for more than
half a century. having been established
as far back at 1910. 1t has an enviable
history, such as honorable businessmen
delight to recall. The heightened princi-
pies and broad-minded policy which have
characterized It's methods from the be-
ginning early won for the house high
place in the commercial world. and its
entire career has been marked by achieve
ments that have done credit 10 its
management and brought honor to the
business community The senior mem
bers of the hrm-Major Drewry and Mr..
Hughes, have the distinction OF being the
only Richmond merchants H. business to-
day who were in the mercantile business
forty years ago. While both have full
filled a period OF service which richly
entities them to a rest, they are stu ac-
uVe.y engaged as directors Of the bust
ness.
"A representative OF the Dispatch called
Oh THIS firm few days ago, and learned
that since its reorganization by incOrpo-
ration. in June, 1891 the business has
steadily increased in volume until it IS
now probably larger than IT has ever been
In the history OF the house. Five addi-
ti0nal statesmen have been recently added
10 The already large corps OF travelling
men. These statesmen are judiciously
distributed throughout Virginia, West Viz
ginia, North Carolina, South Carolina.
and Georgia, and we were told that each
man carries with him enough samples
TO nil two-horse wagon An interest
Ing fact about these samples is. that
"A
to the territory covered by the house
How much this means only the retail
merchant OF experience can fully appre-
clate. When a retailer goes North he
nnds displayed in the same stock goods for
every climate-from the poles to the
tropics. 1t is a shrewd buyer, indeed,
who can go through such an assortment
and not burden his stock with stufs
which his customers will never call for
In dealing with The Drewry- Hughes Com
pahy such mistake would be inn
possible. They do not carry anything
that is not suited TO the territory they
cover, while 10 the eye Of newspaper
man, they certainly seem TO have every
thing under the sun in their line that
their customers could want.
The directors OF the company are Clay
Drewry, S. b. Hughes, J. c. Freeman.
j. b. Beasley, A. II. Drewry, Jr., Joseph
II. Estes, and w. A. Williams. Major
Drewry is president; Mr.. Freeman vice
president aud treasurer, and Mr.. Will
liams, secretary.
Knowing these gentlemen as II does,
the Dispatch does not hesitate to recon-
mend the house 10 the confidence Of re-
tail merchants. The name Of the firm
is a synonym OF commercial honor and
progress. 1t would be difficult 20 over
estimate the value TO Richmond Of a
house Of such sterling character, and IL
IL very gratifying to know that Rich
mond has more OF the same sort.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-01

CNew York Catholic Ne~'

(New York Catnohc Ne"''
Gimme six pounds OF sugar asil'i 90
a small boy. rushing into a -i'.9'5 '
in breathess haste. AN
-Four cents pound; that %. 2. e."
said the man behind doe counter az ''
tied up his package. ., -t.o-
what's that a pound .....,,.
''Six cents" answered the man. r.N.l
cents. What else lid your mother s,"'
~ Il want eight quarts Of beans. Wh'tA
they beH' ,.,,.. ,,,.,,,,,
Now let me have seven pounda OF ,'u'
fish two pounds and half or tc'r t"'
quarts OF vinegar six dozen cloia 'pl"s.
"a tbres peoks ~ potatoes called Dug
The hoy reading from memor1ndi.m i'
his hand: "and give me Dill ot t a."
When the packages were all done up
and The bin was ready. the grocer nahl, d
h. over with did your mother scnd UT
money or does she want them chais
'V NV mother didn't send FOR nothing.
was Inc boys answer, as be made s"ll.'
Tor the door. That's my arithmetic ''
SON. and l had 20 have the answer or se-
licked"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-01
Remarkable North caroIinian.
Charlotte N. c. Observer


One OF the most remarkable men this
State has ever produced is Or. Richard
Calling the inventor OF the gun which
bears his name and which for years has
been in worldwide use He has IN
vented another. even more remarkable.
which was tested some days ago at
Sandy Hook, ard Of the gun and test
newspaper report says:
Six shots were hred from DR.. Gatllng's
weapon, the first powder charge weigh
ing L32 pounds the next two 1876 pounds
each. and each Of the last three
~ pounds, with the result that the
new gun exhibited no sign OF strain. II
is proposed to fre, in all, 30 rounds,
and the pressure Will be increased al
various stages Of the trial 1t is not
likely that the gun will be tested 10
destruction. Now that the weapon has
withstood pressure Of 1900 pounds II
Will be desirable TO know what Is the
remaining factor Of safety. Dr. Calling
cast his new gun in an ordinary gun
mould. After boring, the piece was sub
jected to an enormous heat pressure on
the exterior surface. something like 200
degrees Fahrenheit.
A remarkable old man. He is now in
the seventies.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-01
FIELD SEEDS ron THE SOUTH.
Messrs y. II. savage & SON Prepared
10 supply All Demands In Their
Line.

Messrs y. II. savage * son Prepared
10 supply All Demands I'm Their
Line.
1t is the particular business OF Mcssrs
\. Il. Savage & Son. Of l2l5 east Esuy
street. 10 supply the farmers Of the South
with Field Seeds. They invite correspond
ence from every quarter and IL Will Doc 20
40 advantage OF the farmer 90 commIn.-
cate with this firm when in need w any
thing in their line. They issue q csts-
logue. which they will BE- glad % send ll
response to any request IL contains Hlu'"
valuable information.
For the spring trade the firm VIII oher
n number Of varieties 0r clover anu
Corn feeds. The firm has complete
stock Of Grass Seeds. A number or va
rieties OF Wheat Seed VIII be offered Tor
fall sowing. and tho farmer VINO VIII
buy from this firm viii have no resrels.
The firm also carries Lawn seed, anu
furnishes some hints for getting oeslrap-o
results. .,.
The firm makes speciality OF north
era-grown Seed Potatoes. Ihey are VIZ
large handlers OF them, and have them
grown exclusively for their trade ne
seeds are the very best Tor soulhv."
planting.
Among tina seeds handled by this Nrm
tndt may Dc euulltl tlrN o. -.
sapling Glover. Crimson Glover, Ilmothy.
Mlllct. Tall Meadow Oat Grass, Orln-iA
Grass Kentucky Blue Grass hei-'
Grass. Virginia Winter oats, Red hlsl
proof Oats, White Seed oats, Black See u
oats, Barley. Seed Rye, Seed Buckwnea~
Seed Corn. Seed Wheat, and Nlrg "a
Winter Seed wheat. All seeds are SOFA
with a guarantee.
The firm carries a stock Of new sean
less Cotton Bags, New Burlap era"
Bags. ILnseed-On Meal and CottonseeA-
Oil Meal. Messrs. Savage < Son have been
in the seed business so long that they
thoroughly understand IL, and can hd
any order promptly. They always quote
the very lowest prices. The firm selects
its seeds for the southern farmer alone
and the latter need not fear when he bus
from them that he Will get seed unill d
FOR sowing in his locality They have f0r
years studied the wants OF tho farm IS
of the South. and are now better .~
pared than ever before TO meet an 1'-
mands.
Send for their catalogue and Obtain 'n-
teresting information not alone a0'.t
their business. but other knowledge iH''
a farmer ought 10 be Informed upon
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-01
LIABILITIES.
LEATHER, HIDES, AND OILS.
Mr.. II. 4. Jacob. the Proprietor Of an
Old stand, on Thirteenth street.

one of the oldest business houses in the
city is that of Mr.. Z. A. Jacob. II Thir-
teenth street Mr.. Jacob deals in Leather,
Hides, Oils, Calf-Skus, Shoe Findings,
&c. The business that he now owns was
started in 1874. The firm was o. A. Chalk
ley & Co. Afterwards the firm became
b. d. Chalkley & Jacob. Mr.. Jacob has
been the sole proprietor of the business
for eight years. lie keeps fully abreast
of the times in his line, and pays the high
est cash prices for hides, etc.
Mr.. Jacobs hide warehouse is at 1922
east Cary street. His steam tannery is
at 1920 east Cary street, and is thorough
ly equipped.
Mr.. Jacobs business extends throughout
the South, and he has every modern IA
cility for carrying on his enterprise. He
seeks correspondence from all quarters,
and those who deal with him are assured
the best Of treatment.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-01
THE IMPLEMENT co.
IL Manufactures and Deals I'm AgrL
cultural Machinery, Vehicles and


The Implement Company with ome,
and store at No. 1896 east Main street art
warehouse and factory az Nos. L25-,I
east Franklin street, manufacture "a
deals in agricultural machinery. farm .n.
plements steam engines. thrcshers SAW.
mills, vehicles. harness fencing. wire.
tools binder twine II is also the acent
for Butcher & GINS Imperial plow. WHICH
promises to become a great favorte v D
the farmer and a fine seller next spg'rg
At the large storerooms on Main street
the company displays a splendid limo a
vehicles. which cannot bo eXcelled any.
where in the country, and embraces sur.
reys. phaetons, buggies, buckboards. road
carts, etc. There is shown IN addition
wagons, farm machinery. etc. a spleul.a
line OF harness IS also shown.
AT the factory, on Franklin street.-the
building formerly occupied by II. VI. Smith
& Goa large number OF wOrkmen re
employed Here is stored an immense
stock. In all, the Implement Comnsrs
uses more than 5000 square feet OF 10.
space.
The company issued a catalogue cug-
meratlng the articles that II sells. i, IL
profuseiy illustrated. and Will Doe sent 20
any address upon application. This box
has been carefully prepared 20 give a. r,a-
eral idea OF improved implements. which
enlightened agriculturists In the 5aut
should adopt. With enlarged facilities
the company can handle orders for %
al q reduced cost IL will gladly give any
additional information desired regarding
any article I'm It's stock. and sell II az rs
lowest rrice consistent with a trst-c.4ss
piece OF work.
Mr. 4. w. Wood, one OF tho city's most
A.. a.,
OF the company. He hiss had years OF er.
perience in studying the wants OF tho
southern farmer, both es regards ma.
chinery wants and seedA he being tas
senior member Of the firm Of T. W Wo.
e. Sons, seed-grOwers and merchants MI
L. r. Spencer is the secretary and tte4-
surer OF the company.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-01
A Genial Tennessee Constable.


Genial lube" Posey OF the Seventh
District. was attending court here last
week. "Jube" was constable for years
and made himself famous by the humor
no often sandWiched into his returns. on
one occasion he levied on some calves
in a stable, which the owner locked up
TO prevent the officer from driving his
stock away. "Jube" added a postscript
on his levy. which read: The above
calves were seeabie through the kraks,
but not gitable, as the door was locked"
On another occasion he went to arrest
a man who had been charged with some
violation of law. The fellow took refuge
on a small island in the river, which was
swollen by heavy rains "Jube" came
to the opposite bank, saw his man, and
talked with him. He returned the war
rant as follows: The defendant In
this warrant was talkable 10 and see
able but unfetchable. on account OF the
elevation of the river"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-01
Where the Poor Are Kept.

The City Almshouse, Of which Mr..
George y. Davis is Superintendent, Is
under the control Of the Committee for
the Relief Of the Poor. s.. II. Cottrell,
chairman.
There were IN the almshouse on jan
uary /, 1898, ZIG white and us colored in
mates received from January LIST to
December 18th, 500 white and - colored
inmates: discharged from January LIST 10
December 18TH 400 white and go colored
inmates; died from January LIST TO Decem-
Der 18th, % white and 90 colored inmates
Remaining in almshouse December 18th,
l23 white and 107 colored inmates.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-01
LARGEST IN TIRE SOUTH.
The Life Insurauc, Company of Vir-
einia nuiIt on q Solid Foundation.

Just az this time ii is well 10 impress
upon the reader the fact that the Life
Insurance Company Of Virginia is not only
the Oldest but the largest life company in
the South. 1t IS also timely TO advise
NIL who do not carry life-insIranc or
wish 10 carry more insurance than they
now have that no better NeW-Year's
resolution could he made than to deter
mine TO buy a policy OF this company
AS the company sells industrial insurance
as well as ordinary life, this suggestion
can be needed by the poorest man as well
as the richest, for an industrial policy
can be had for the payment of 50 small q
sum as cents a week. which really is in
reach OF the humblest citizen.
The Life-lnsurance Company Of Viz
,Rinla was organized In 1871, to provide
ftho South with a distinctly southern life
Insurance institution. II was organized
on lines that would insure its perma-
nency, and make II add strength from
year 20 year That II has done this
is shown by the premium growth from
ssS 566 in 1887 TO more than $4,000 in 1898,
and also by the fact that the Increase in
income last year was nearly $4,000. In
1895 the increase In insurance IN force will
be about 100000, while the increase ia
policies will be about 10000
The benefits of the industrial branch OF
the company TO working people and per-
sons OF limited means are numerous For
q small weekly outlay man may insure
himself or any or all members of his
family, and thus place a barrier against
desutution entering his house in case Of
death. All industrial policies are paid
within twenty-four hours after notice Of
death. The plan also teaches people
thrift and frugality. once they buy an
Industrial policy they are often led 10
save money In other ways.
~ In rs ordinary life department the poll
&61fs will be found 20 be exceedingly at
rtiFe. These policies are issued In any
lIQunt from 500 to $4,000. on all the
foyed plans OF the best life companies
they meet the requirements Of "an
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-01
THE NEW YORK LIFE.
Messrs w. Is. Freeman ~ Son Its
General Agents for Virginia.

Messrs. ". b. Freeman d Son, of lll5
east Main street. have been the general
agents for the New Y Jrk Life Insurance
Company for twelve years They have
charge OF the compauy's business in Vir-
gina. and Since their connection with tho
company began they have written a vast
amount Of insurance. The attractive
features of tho policies issued by the
New York Life appeal 10 the seeker after
safe insurance at a moderate cost.
The New York Life Is one OF the oldest
companies In the world. 1t was organized
IN 1871, and is the Oldest International
company. 1t is supervised by eighty-two
governments. 1t has been doing a big
business in Virginia, and in, fact, in all
the healthy portions II the country. 1t
has met every legitimate claim i'm full.
Its new policy contract Is without re-
stricton of any kind, and provides cash
surrender values at end OF period, or
pald-up insurance or part OF both ard
secures TO the polcy-holder the privilege
OF cash loans on his policy after three
years. with the non-forfeitable and ex-
tension features.
The New York Life is one of the strong
est companies in existence. Its last re-
port showed its cash assets 70 be more
than 500. 10000
Messrs. Freeman & Son will take plea
sure In furnishing any information at any
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-01
ONE OF THE PIONEERS.
The Wholesale GrOcery-House or
II. A. saunders's Son.

-.
One of the plonee- wholesale houses OF
the city is that of E. A. Saun-
ders's Son. dealer in groceries, liquors,
and tobacco, at 1880 east Cary street.
Established when Richmond made no pre-
tensions at being a wholesale centre this
house has grown to be one Of the largest
of it's kind in the South.
The late Mr.. Edmund 4. Saunders, VINO
established the house, was man or eX-
ceptional business sagacity. He deter
mined 20 place Richmond in the front
rank OF southern wholesale cities by
building up a great wholesale grocery,
liquor. and tobacco firm. BY honorable,
conservative methods his business soon
began 10 grow rapidly as its reputation
went forth through the South. He kept
pace with the demands of the retail mer-
chants upon his stock, and it was not
many years before he had the pleasure
of seeing a mercantile monument, built
on solid foundation, bearing his name.
The house now goes on from year 10
year increasing it's territory ana conse-
ouently its volume Of business. The Sc
cret Of the FIRMS success has been the
emnlnyment Of heightened principles in
me management Of the business. Ice
customer of this firm. the dealer finds
that he receives right treatment which
finally makes him steady customer OF
the firm.
The proprietor Of the firm now is Mr..
f. A. Saunders. Jr. He has inherited the
fine business qualities Of his father. Long
association with him in the management
Of the business has equipped the present
owner so that he Is admirably ntted Tor
his responsible position. The old patrons
of the firm are pleased 10 find that the
business under the younger Mr.. Saunders
is carried on on the same high plane 1t
was placed by his father.
No finer stock is carried In any whole
sale grocery, liquor and tobacco house
I'm the country than by this firm. The
retail grocer who reads this, If not a pa
tron of the house, will have no regrets
II he secures his supplies from L. a.
Gn11nHnra,s SON
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-01
Costly Club buildings.
providence Journal.)

A worthy religious editor visited a FASH
ionable New York club for the first time
the other DAY. and he was greatly i'm
pressed by what he saw. IL struck him as
than a club for ordinary citizens One
hardly feels like ccnversing In these spa
cious and sumptuous apartments, he
says, "and laugh would be as indecorous
as in a church" No doubt, the awe the
good man experienced would wear of on
closer acquaintance. But no has drawn
attention TO one feature of the modern
club which certainly does not conduce to
comfort. All the elegance in the world
cannot give place Of the sort the aspect
OF private home. which is one Of It's
true charms. There are few clubs left
very few-which are not too large. TOO
miscellaneous in their membership, too
much Ike hotel. But the general ten
dency is towards costly piles. which are
far more magnificent than comfortable.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-01

his clothing OF the Southern clotb,,.
Manufacturing Company.
In conclusion, word abo1t tho psreon
mel OF the company. Mcssrs. str,n@.
stand high I'm the local mercantile Wi
They themselves and their father boz,
them have always taken prominent t,-,
I'm the upbuilding Of Richmond. The Is'
patch takes pleasure In commencing tho.,
business enterprises 10 tho retail rper,
chants OF the South.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-01
MEssRs DAVENPORT & co.
They Represent the Liverpool ana
Iondon aud Globe Insurance Co.

London aud Globe Insurance W.
Messrs. Davenport & CO., of NIB east
Main street. are the general agents or the
great Liverpool and London and Globe
Insurance Company This firm began
business in 1866 and is one Cf the Oldest
fire. insurance agencies in the country.
The company IT represents Is also an old
one. having been established IN 1885. The
company, by its Worldwide business, de-
pending on no particular locality, and
large accumulation of funds, affords to
insurers and stockholders ample protec-
ton The ability and disposition Of the
home office 10 supplement its United
States resources whenever necessary,
was abundantly illustrated by the action
taken In the case OF the great fires at
Chicago and Boston. where many millions
of dollars were paid the assured without
bubble or discount. This company be-
gan business in the United States in 1913.
Now It has almost 100000 OF insurance
in force In the last fifty years the com
pany paid 81 ,9lS,G2j in fire losses IN this
country. This record has gained conf
dence for the company here.
The fiftieth annual statement OF the
United States Branch Of the company
issued at the close Of 1897, read
ASSETS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-01
sAUER's FLAVORING EXTRACTS.
The Demand for Them IN Growing
from Year Ia Year.

Owing 10 the superior excellence =
Sauer's Flavorlng Extracts, made by the
c. f. Sauer Company, Of this city tho
demand for them has been spreading
from year 90 year. They have 'orat
their way into the northern markets, and
the firm has succeeded in placing thcr
splendid preparations in both Ponusyl-
vanla and New York city.
During 1898 the company sold close %
million and half. bottles. Their already
large southern trade has been increased
materially.
Those who buy Sauer's Extracts ara
sure OF obtaining an absolutely pure ar-
ticle They received tho highest awards
and gold medals at both the Atlanta and
Nashville expositious
The company manufactures and enjoys
n large and growing trade I'm Sauers
Famous Old Dominion Baking Powder