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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-27

The following members of the Confed-
crate Veterans Association have been Sc
lected as delegates and alternates to the
Louisville reunion May 80, 81, June l, 2.
and 3: William A. Gordon. President;
Charles C. Ivey, Secretary; Gen Joseph
Wheeler, Gen w. II. Payne, Gen. NJ. j.
Wright. Col. H. A. Herbert, Col. ]. F.
I'rentlow. Major r. w. Hunter. Major II.
L. Biscoe, Capt. James Compton. Capt.
John NJ. Hickey. Capt. G.. w. Ball, Capt.
d. n. Estes, Seth Shepard. Frank Hume,
Warren c. King. G. Edmonston. NJ. S.
Thompson. w. c. McIntire, p. X. Reilly.
John f. Key, w. K. Wayland. w. Page
Copper. F. p. Ferris, DR.. Sam Wasgaman,
and Archibald Young
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-27

Hush, Willie; it is the motion of the Gag
that makes him walk so crooked.
But. auntie. papa walks that way on
the street when he leaves the club
..will you be quiet for a while. if you
please2'
''Auntie, look at the moon. Where did
all the stars come from?'
81 don't know, Willie. Don't ask SO many
questions
Ibid the moon lay EN-. auntie?''
And as the darkness drew on little VIII
lie began to nod and auntie gave sigh
of relief.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-27

The British Ambassador and Lady
Pauncefote entertained last night at
dinner, when their guests were Mr.. an
Mrs. H. D. Robbins of New York, VINO
are the guests of Lord and Lady Paunce-
fote; the Russian Ambassador, Count Cas-
SIM; Mile. Cassini; the Swiss Minister
NJ Pioda; Mr.. and Mrs. Lowndes, Mr.. and
Mrs Ward Theron. the Countess Won
Moltke the Argentine Minister and Mme
Wilde, Miss Ernst, the Hon. Sybil Paunce-
fote, the Hon. Audrey Pauncefote, Count
Tarnowski. Prince Troubetskoy. and Mr..
Gives Bailey, British Consul at New YORK.
who is also a guest at the embassy.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-27
Miss Armstrong-Mr. sco.ille.

PITTSFIELD. Mass, May 26.-The mar
riage of Miss Louise Armstrong. daughter
of the late General Armstrong, for many
years principal of the Hampton Institute.
in Virginia. to W. Fl. Scovlle, of Hamp-
ton. Va, took place this afternoon at
o'clock at the residence of Mrs. Daniel B.
Williams. at Stockbridge. The Rev. Charles
S. Rich. pastor of the Congregational
Church. offcated
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-27
IN TEE SOCIAL WORLD
Dinner Guests Entertained at the
British Embassy.

A River Party on Board the Sylph
md n Garden Party at the Resi-
Attractions of Yesterday Afternoon
and NiEht-Other Timely Topics.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-27

A trip down the river on board the
Sylph was the pleasant method taken by
Rear Admiral and Mrs. Crowninshield OF
entertaining number of their friends
yesterday afternoon. The same yacht was
the setting for like hospitality earlier
in the week. when the Secretary Of the
Navy gave a Cabinet dinner on board IN
honor of the President and Mrs. Mckin-
lev
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-27

The Dolly Madison Chapter. D. A. R..
and their friends were entertained by Mrs.
Lester B. Platt at her beautiful suburban
home corner Connecticut Avenue and
WoodIey Lane, Saturday evening last. the
Regent Mrs. Dennison. presiding. 1t being
the anniversary social meeting held in
honor of Dolly Madison's birthday. there
was no business transacted. An interest
ing programme of music, recitations, and
addresses was much enjoyed.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-27

The garden party given under the au-
spices Of the Aid Association for the Blind
Friday afternoon and evening in the
grounds of Mrs Gardiner G. Hubbard's
residence in Dupont Circle was such sue
cess that the ladies composing the ways
and means committee, who were in direct
charge of the entertainment, decided to
repeat it yesterday at the same hours
and place. Neither evening was really
adapted for garden fetes, but notwith-
standing the threatening clouds OF Friday
and the chilly breezes of yesterday gen.
erous sum was the result of the efforts
of the association and the generosity OF
the guests.
On Friday evening Miss Aileen Bell dis
pensed hot tea at table set with rare
old silver and beautiful china loaned by
Mrs. Graham Bell. Mrs. John Russell
Young was in charge of the ice cream
table, Miss Satterlee of the flower booth,
and Miss Hopkins of the candies AS
sisting and aiding no little to the success
of the occasion were the ladies OF the
association and a corps of attractive
young girls.
Among the patrons of the evening were
Mrs Burrows, Mrs. Hansbrough, DR.. and
Mrs Alexander Graham Bell, Mr.. and
Mrs. C. ]. Bell, Mr.. and Mrs. Hopkins,
Rev. DR.. and Mrs. Couden, and Mrs.
Hubbard Mrs. Westinghouse, Chief JUS
tice Fuller, and Mr.. Justice Brewer sent
donations of money that covered every ex-
pense of both evenings, and other friends
of the blind sent ices and beautiful flow
erS.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-27

The marriage of Miss Eleanor Vinton
Clark, of this city and Boston, to DR.. Muir
ray will be solemnized early in the sum-
mer at the Clark estate, which is one OF
the show places of Pomfret Conn.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-27


month for summer of travel abroad.
Narragansett Pier promises to retain
its popularity as a summer home for
members OF the Diplomatic Corps. The
Minister from Brazil and Sonora Assis-
Brasil have already opened their cottage
at that resort. and among others expected
TO occupy cottages are the Minister from
Chile and Sonora Vicuna and the Minister
from Costa Rica and Nine. Calvo.
Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore Barnes have is
sued cards TO the marriage of their daugh-
ter. Beuah Benton, to Mr.. George A.
Weaver. on June 6. at $50 o'clock. 2iS3
Thirty second Street.
NJ. de Wollant. First Secretary of the
Russian Embassy, who will be in charge
during the absence of the Ambassador,
who. with Miss Cassini. will sail for Eu-
rope June >, will probably spend the early
summer at Bedford Springs. He will be
accompanied by Mrs. de Wollant, who is
translating one of her husbands works
from the Russian.
Mr. Henry White, First Secretary of the
American Embassy at London, has sailed
for Europe to join Mrs. White, who is
again seriously i'll.
Mrs. Gallinger. wife of the Senator from
New Hampshire. who spent the winter
season at the Dewey, has gone to New
England, accompanied by her daughter,
Mrs. Harry A. Norton. of Cambridge,
Mass, who has been the guest OF her
parents at the hotel for the past month.
Mr. and Mrs Jay F. Bancroft. Mrs w
T. Day. Miss Elizabeth Day, and Master
Elliott Day sailed for Europe Wednesday
on the Westernland.
Mrs. William Want Zant Cox will be at
home TO her friends next Thursday after
noon at her home, Emery Place" in the
country.
The marriage of Miss Julia Gerlach to
Lieut.. Edwin Bell of the Eighth United
States Infantry will take place In the
early autumn.
One of the prettiost dancing events of
the spring was the sixteenth annual May
ball given by Mrs. Flora G. Dyer at the
National Rifles Hall on last Friday even
ing. Owing to the serious illness OF Mrs.
Dyer the ball was postponed from the
date first arranged, and for that reason
a number of the pupils were unable to
remain in town to fill their places In the
beautiful pageant that always marks the
triumphant entry and browning of the
queen. Nothing could have been lovelier.
however, than the procession of fairies,
flowers, courtiers, and small maids of
honor who escorted their chosen soyer-
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-27

Mrs. John S. Ward and her grand
daughter, Miss Alice Ward. will sail next
month for a summer of travel abroad.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-27

Cen and Mrs. Ellis Spear have gone tt
their home in Maine.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-27

Mrs. McGrew has gone for short visit
TO her daughter, Mrs. Moneypenny. in Co
lumbus, Ohio.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-27

The marriage of Miss Sadie F. Drown
and Mr.. James Kirk. the latter of Chi
cago. will take place June %.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-27

Mrs. Louis p. Shoemaker. Brightwood
Avenue. will receive informally Wednes
days in May and June from until 8
o'clock
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-27

Mrs. William Want Zant Cox will be at
home to her friends next Thursday after
noon at her home, Emery Place. in the
country
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Jay F. Bancroft. Mrs. w.
T. Day. Miss Elizabeth Day, and Master
Elliott Day sailed for Europe Wednesday
on the Westernland.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-27

Mrs. Gallinger. wife of the Senator from
New Hampshire. who spent the winter
season at the Dewey, has gone to New
England, accompanied by her daughter,
Mrs. Harry A. Norton. of Cambridge
Mass, who has been the guest OF her
parents at the hotel for the past month
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-27

Mr.. Henry White, First Secretary of the
American Embassy at London, has sailed
for Europe TO join Mrs. White, who is
again seriously i'll.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-27

Mrs. c. A Copeland, of Boston, and
Mrs. H. " Wurdemann, of Milwaukee. are
visiting DR.. and Mrs. r. A. Pyles of Ana
costa. Mrs. Copeland and Mrs. Wurde-
mann are daughters of the late Gen. ].
C. Starkweather.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Francis Cotton will spend
the summer at East Gloucester, Mass.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-27

Colonel and Mrs. Goodloe have closed
their house. 1903 Sixteenth Street. and
have gone to their country home, Wood
reve. in Maryland.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-27

The Queens birthday did not bring us
Queens weather." for nothing could have
been more cherries than Thursday S
ceaseies rain. The occasion was celebrat-
ed in the usual patriotic and hospitable
manner at the British Embassy, however.
by the Ambassador and Lady Pauncefote.
who entertained the gentlemen of the en-
bassy staff and other friends at dinner,
at which both host and hostess and their
guests drank Her Majestys good health,
standing.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-27

The marriage of Miss Julia Gerlach to
Lieut. Edwin Bell of the Eighth United
States Infantry will take place In the
early autumn.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-27

Mrs. Horstmann will close her Wash
ington residence this week, and with the
Misses Horstmann will go to their sum
mer place at Deer Park.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore Barnes have is
sued cards to the marriage of their daugh-
ter, Beulah Benton, to Mr.. George A.
Weaver on June 6. at $3.50 o'clock. 2i33
Thirty second Street.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-27

Former Commissioner John B. Wight's
trip to southern California and Alaska is
the contamination of years of anticipa-
ton, the visit being postponed each sum-
mer because OF official duties or personal
business affairs. He proposes to include
Cape Nome in his travels, and when he
left last week had fixed no date for his
return other than the general expectation
Of being ready for his homeward trip about
the early autumn.
Mrs. Wight and her young son will leave
early in June for the family summer home
at Martha's Vineyard.
The Swedish Minister. Mr.. Grip. will
sail for Europe next Wednesday on the
New York TO spend his vacation in his
native land. Other travellers registered
for passage on the same steamship are
Mr.. and Mrs. A. B. Croffroth of this city.
Mrs. Horstmann will close her Wash
ington residence this week. and with the
Misses Horstmann will go to their sum
mer place at Deer Park.
Mr. and Mrs Francis Cotton will spend
the summer at East Gloucester, Mass.
Mrs Louis p Shoemaker. Brightwood
Avenue. will receive informally Wednes-
days in May and June from until s
o'clock.
The marriage of Miss Sadie F. Drown
and Mr. James Kirk. the latter of Chi
cago, will take place June q.
Mrs McGrew has gone for short visit
10 her daughter, Mrs. Moneypenny. in Co.
lumbus, Ohio.
Cen and Mrs. Ellis Spear have gone to
their home in Maine.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-27

Capt Francis NJ Schell, Mexican war
veteran. and Mrs. Schell, celebrated the
fifty-third anniversary Of their wedding
yesterday at their home, 1876 Street,
when seven grandchildren and many great
grandchildren were numbered among their
guests, Captain Schell married Miss Susan
Smith In 1s47 In Clark County, Ind.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-27

Former Secretary and Mrs. Sherman
have closed their X Street residence and
gone to their Ohio home, where it is their
custom to spend the greater portion Of the
summer. They were accompanied by their
son-in-law and daughter, Mr.. and Mrs.
McCallum, and children.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-27

Rear Admiral and Mrs P A. Rearick
have issued cards for the marriage of their
daughter. Pauline Antoinette. to Mr.. Harry
A. Austin Wednesday, June 6. at Eastern
Presbyterian Church, Sixth and Maryland
Avenue northeast
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1900-07-26
Phoenix Assurance Company.
ohio, Insurance Department.

State of Ohio, Insurance Department..
Columbus Feb ], 1900.
]. w. s. Matthews. Superintendent OF Insurance
OF the state OF Ohio, in pursuance OF law, do hereby
certify that the
Phoenix Assurance Company,
located at London, in England,
Foreign Fire Insurance Company is possessed OF
at least the amount OF actual capital required OF
similar companies formed under the pro, isions of
the laws of this State, and has deposited with the
Superintendent OF Insurance OF the State Of Ohio,
In trust for the benefit and security of tr policy
holders residing in the said State Of Ohio. sum
not less than one hundred thousand dollars, in
stocks and securities required by law, and has hed
In this Office certified copy OF iis Charter or Deed
Of Settlement, apd detailed statement OF its Assets
AMI iabiliti.s, end otherwise complied with all
.ns requirements Of the said laws which appli,
.ahle TO Foreign Fire Insurance Companies. Part
ne riips ard Associations; and that the saId Com
asr is authorized to transact its appropriate busi
nest of FIRE lNfURANCK in this State, in accord.
ance with law during the current year. The con-
dtion and business OF the United states Branch OF
said Company on the 31st day Of December, of the
year next preceding the date hereof, Is shown by
the statement under OATH required by Section 2S4,
Revised Statutes of Ohio to be as follows:
Aggregate amount Of available Assets
in the United States. .............S2 81, ,S'5 SIS 80
Aggregate amount Of Liabilities In the
United States, including rc-insur-
ance ...................... 2,O2s1I7,07
Net Assets. $40 63S. 20
Amount Of Income for the preceding
year in cash in the United States 2,2G9 S2. 81
Amount OF Expenditures for the preced-
ing year in cash In the United States 2,i5i COT 16
In Witness Where0I have hereunto subscribed
my name, and caused my official seal TO be affixed,
the day and year first above written.
lSfaII w. 5. MATTHEWS, Supt. OF lns.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1900-07-26
Northern Assurance COMPANY.
etate of Ohio. In.urance oepartment I'D

State OF Ohio, Insurance Department.
Columbus, Feb. 8, 1900.
j, w. 5. Matthews, Superintendent Of Insurance
oil the state OF Ohio in pursuance OF law, do hereby
certify that the
Northern Assurance Company
located at London. in England.
Foreign Fire Insurance Company, is possessed Of
at least the amount Of actual capital required OF
similar companies formed under the provisions Of
the laws of this State, and has deposited with the
Superintendent Of Insurance of the State OF Ohio,
in trust for the benefit and security OF It's policy
not less than one hundred thousand dollars, in
stocks and securities required by law, and has filed
IN this office certified copy of it's Chsrier Deed
OF Settlement and detailed statement OF its Assets
and Liabilities, and otherwise complied with all
the requirements Of the said laws which are appl-
cable to Foreign Fire Insurance Companies, Part
nerships and Associations and that the said Com
pany is authorized to transact its appropriate busi-
ness OF FIRE IssyRAsGE in this State. In accord
iition and business Of the United States Branch OF
said Company on the 3lst day OF DECEMBER OF the
year next preceding the date hereof. is shown by
the statement under oath. required by Section 26i,
Revised Statutes Of Ohio. 10 be as follows.
Aggregate amount Of available Assets
in the United States, a. ....... .s2,622 7O7.sl
Aggregate amount Of Liabilities in the
United States. including re-insur-
ance ..,... .......,.,..,.......,... 10000 80
Net Assets; ;.......y.. :. .......;;., 1,52e025.42
year In cash in the United States. 1,249,0 085.T7
Amount OF Expenditures for the preced-
ing year in cash in the United States 1 1,203 209.22
/s WIIsrSS WAfreeT have hereunto subscribed
my name and caused my official seal to be affixed,
the day and year FIRST above written.
lSfsll w. s. MATHEWS, Supt. OF Ins.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1900-07-26
NORTH BRITISH & MERCANTILE
INSURANCE CO.
State Of Ohio, Insurance Department..

State OF Ohio, Insurance Department.
Columbus, Feb. 8, 1900.
W. s. Matthews, Superintendent of Insurance
OF the State OF Ohio, in pursuance of .aw do hereby
certify that the
North British and Mercantile Ins. Co.,,
located at London and Edinburgh in Great Britain,
a Foreign Fire Insurance Company is possessed Of
at least the amount of actual capital required Of
similar companies formed under the provisions of
the laws of this State, and has deposited with the
Superintendent of Insurance Of the State OF Ohio,
in trust for the benefit and security of its policy
not less than one hundred thousand dollars, in
stocks and securities required by law, ard has filed
In this office certified copy of its Charter Deed
OF Settlement and detailed statement of its Assets
and Liabilities, and otherwise complied with all
the requirements of the said laws which are appl-
cable to Foreign Fire Insurance Companies, Part
nerships and Associations; and that the said Com
pany authorized 10 transact its appropriate bust
ness OF FIRE INSURANCE in this State, in accord
snce with law, during the current year. The con-
dition and business of the United States Branch of
said Company on the 31st day of December, of the
year next preceding the date hereof, is shown by
the statement under oath, required by Section 2A,
Revised Statutes of Ohio, to be as follows:
Aggregate amount of available Assets
in the United States. 81 023, ,S05.42
Aggregate amount of Liabilities in the
United States, including re-insur-
ance ce........................ 2231, ,966.IS
Net Assets: :......................... 81, ,S3S97
Amount Of Income for the preceding
year in cash in the United States. 49S, 300S
Amount of Expenditures for the preced-
ing year in cash in the United States 2,70O 44053
In WifnrsS Uhrrref, have hereunto subscribed
my name. and caused my official seal to be affixed
the day and year first above written.
lSsaI W. b. MATTHEWS, Supt. OF lns
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imperial Insurance Co., Ltd.
etats of ohio, Insurance Department

otate of Ohio. Insurance Department.
Columbus, Feb. =, 1900.
!, w. 5. Matthews, Superintendent of lnsuranc
OF the State o Ohio, in pursuance Of law, do her,
CertIfy that the
Imperial Insurance Company. Limiter
located at London, in England,
Foreign Fire Insurance Company, is POSSESSED @
at least the amount of actual capital r quir'd @
similar companie formed under the pTuvisl' ni
the laws OF this State, and has deposited wit IN
Superintendent Of Insurance OF the State OF Chin,
10 trust for the benefit and security OF its policy
not less than one hundred thousand dollars. in
storks and securities required by law. and has fled
in this office certified copy OF its Charter or Deed
S Settlement and detailed statement Of It's Assets
and Liabilities, and otherwise complied with all
III: requirements of the said laws which are appli
cable to Foreign Fire Insurance Companies. Part
nerstips and Associations: and that the said Com
pany Is authorized 10 transact It's appropriate bust
ness Of FlRg lssURANos In this Slate. IN accord
with law, during the current year The con.
dlion and business Of the United States Branch Of
said Compauy on the 3lst day Of December, Of the
year next preceding the dale hereof is shown by
the statement under OATH requ ed by section 28i,
Revised Statutes of Ohio. 10 be as follows
Aggregate amount Of available Assets
Aggregate amount of Liabilities in the
United States. Including re-insur-
anee ...... ..........:.,.......... 1,l05 5A72 .0l
Net Assets ........,.. :. .......,... Ts6s73.0i
lAmount cf Income for the preceding
year in cash in the United States. I, ,aOi O57 81
Amount OF Expenditures for the preced.
Ing year in cash in the United States l. 35 65T ~
~ WilseJg WhsrseL have heTcunto subscribed
my name and caused nv ofhcia seal 70 W affixed,
the day and year hrs, above written.
lSsslI 9 W. s. MATHEWS. Supa OF ins.
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Scottish Union and National
INSURANCE. co.
to of Ohio. Insurance. Depart m


Columbus, Jan. rs, 1900.
], w. S. Matthews, Superintendent of Insurance
OF the STATE OF Ohio in pursuance Of law do hereby
certify that the
Scottish Union and National Ins Co.,
located at Edinburgh, in Great Britain.
Foreign Fire Insurance Company Is possessed OF
at least the amount Of actual capital required of
similar companies formed under the provisions OF
the laws OF this State, and has deposited with the
Superintendent OF Insurance OF the State OF Ohio,
in trust for the benefit and security of its policy
holders residing in the said State OF Ohio, sum
not less than one hundred thousand dollars, in
stocks and securities required by law, and has filed
In this Office certified copy OF It's Charter or Deed
Of Settlement, and detailed statement OF its Assets
and Liabilities, and otherwise complied with all
the requirements of the said laws which are april.
nerships and Associations and that the said Com
pany Is authorized TO transact its appropriate bust
ness OF ftRE lNsUeANCE in this State, in accord
anee with law, during the current year, The con
dtion and business OF the United States Branch OF
said Company on the 3lst day OF December. of the
year next preceding the date hereof, 10 shown by
the statement under oath, required by Section 2Sl
Revised Statutes Of Ohio, 10 be as follows
Aggregate amount OF available Assets
in the United States. 81 O27, 1922
Aggregate amount Of Liabilities In the ...
United States, including re-insur-
ance. Observation-Disclosures. 2,l12.s07.1s
Net Assets; ;......,,..,,.i,,.,,....;.. L9l4,0t40i
Amount OF Income for the preceding
year In cash in the United States 2428 $40 33
Amount OF Expenditures for the preced-
ing year in cash In the United States 2bS1 eco 3s
IN WIfHeEs WEsvSe/, have hereunto subscribed
my name and caused my official seal 10 be affixed,
the day and year first above written.
lsssfI W.s. MATTHEWS, Supt Of Ina