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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-09
tRoanoke IayenIng WORLDLY

Butler is again on the road to Lady
smith. 1t is hoped he will have better
guides than in his other starts for that
place and not again lose his way.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-09

President Harper, of the Standard
OIL Company, has gone East for more
money" says a Chicago exchange.
Look out for an early advance in the
price of kerosene.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-09

Norfolk is bound to keep up to the
front in the general progress of the
age. BY reference to our news columns
1t will be seen that enterprising local
business men propose to establish a
plant to supply cold air and distribute
it throughout the city. Several of the
leading cities of the North and West
have plants of this character in sue
cessful operation.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-09

Some politicians may be able to shun
their fellows and be compelled to en-
dure continuous punishment in not
being able to shun themselves.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-09
NOTES AND OPINIONS.
lThe Wilmington stnr ,

The British now have 1876, 900 men in
South Africa, which will be increased
To 2l3 GGgIMhen those=eH 1 he .ray=reaela
there. For three months picnic this
is getting TO be a pretty serious bust
ness
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-09
ASSETS.

Bonds and stocks absolutely by the company.
InnSa shire & Yorkshire Ry. 8 per cent pref stock
& Yorkshire Ry per cent doh stool;
Glasgow & South Wc,s,nrn -; 49,,
Liverpool CORPORATION az ner cant
Local Loans British GovO 8 per cent stock
Noriolk City bonds. per cent................ ~.
CITY OF Brooklyn bonds. 3ls per cent......... 49,. 80
New MeW ORR Central r. X bonds. per cent. dcb :. .
Mersey DOCK bonds, G11,1Si 13-i.. ........... 80. -
Less accrued interest 49,
Total par and market value Carried out as market
Ntiue
Amount carried forward Observation-Disclosures. -.
Cnsil beonsng TO the company deposited In Bank OF
~. Liverpool, Lid current account ......... 49,.
" ntcr Street. Liverpool, deposit account.... ~
interest due and accrued on bonds included in
Gross premiums Gas written in the policcs) course
OF collection, not more than three his due . .
biils receivable. not maturcd. taken Fire. Marine
and Inland risks ........ .........
Policy STAMPS on hand ....... ................. ~.
The gross amount of all the of the company
jolni deductions Observation-Disclosures.
at ticr actual value
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-09
(Florlda demonstrations,

When Roosevelt steps upon the ma
tional stage. he will find that his Ken
lucky deliverance will be more of Il
hindrance TO his march than the Span
ish barbed wire proved.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-09

Seeing may be a good foundation for
believing. but there are times when, it
is better to go it blind and let the
other fellow bluff you.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-09
(Danville Daily Bee.l

The Bee made a mistake yesterday
concerning the st. Louis mules. What
the Bee meant to say was that the
mules in st. Louis had the epizootic,
and IL the Norfolk mules did not catch
1t the paving would begin next Sum
mer.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-09
(Roanoke Evening Worldly

Whatever may be the outcome of the
present political contest in Kentucky,
nobody doubts that the electoral vote
of that State has been irretrievably
lost to President Mckinley this year by
the high-handed course of Acting Gov
ernor Taylor.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-09
Thousands are Made
Deaf by catarrh.
WILL YOU BE oNEp

Medical writ
ers are agreed
that 80 PER
CENT. OF ALL
G a S T. S o r
ID l. A T. n Z SIS
ARE CAUSED
BY CATARRH.
but sometimes
very bad cases
of deafness re-
suit from very
mild cases OF
Catarrli. This Is
we'll illustrated
BY THE CASE
OF MIR. G. w.
RHODES, OF
PINNER PIT,
who came to mo
to be treated
Tor deafness. Al
ter cxnmina-
ton 1 FOUND
II H a II II II l.
ID Il a l. ~ Il SIS
w AG D1IIE 10
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-09
petersburg Indcx-Appeal1

When the war in Luzon island is
over. If ever, there will be plenty of
guides for tourists in the island Our
ground for the tenth or eleventh time.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-09

instate free competition in oil things.
md thus restore our liberties and their
principal safeguard in that real pros
perity which attends free industry and
enterprise.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-09

CATARRI. though he said that his Ca
tarrh did not annoy him much. yet Ills
HEARING WAS ALL THE TIME GET
TING WORSE. PROPER TREATMENT
RESULTED IN A CURE. II you have
any ear trouble will be glad to have
talk with you.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-09
RECEIPTS DURING THE YEAR.

Net cash actually received for premiums Carried
QUO ;....... ............ -.
Received for interest and dividends stocks and
bonds collateral loans, and from all other
Aggregate amount of receipts actually received dur
ins the in cash ......................
DISBURSEMENTS DURING TIE
Net amount paid during the year for losses
Paid for salaries, fees and al other charges of Of
ficerS, clerks, agents, and all other employees =.
Paid for State and local taxes in this and other
Aggregate Of actual disbursements during
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-09

The average bully is nuisance. A
man has the same respect for him that
he has for the business end of a flea.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-09
Annual Statement
FOR THE YEAR ENDlNG DECEMBER 3lst, 1899,

Of the condition and affairs Of the Standard Marine Insurance
the laws of the State of Great Britain made 10 the Auditor
OF Public Accounts of the Commonwealth of Virginia in
pursuance Of the laws of Virginia
PRESIDENT John Williamson President William Watson
Secretary John Click Principal Office, ST, Liverpool
General Agent in Virginia, D. Humphreys & Son; resi-
dence Norfolk Organized Incorporated 9th December
1871 commenced business, 1st January, 1872.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-09

1t never costs anything to be polite,
and 1t not infrequently pays large div
idends.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-09
CAPITAL.

amount of capital stock subscribed ........ ...
OF capital stock paid up in cash
amount OIL capital stock unpaid ........... 80. 80.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-09

Hours. a. m. to 1880 p. M: p m. to
p. m. Sunday hours. 1880 a. ~. to
1880 p. m. Tuesday night and Thursday
night 7:i5 D. m. to Sis p. m.
Consultation always free Medicines
furnished. Terms always moderate. Eyes
examined for glasses free of charge
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-09

Net amount OF unpaid losses .................. ~ .
Gross premiums (including both
cash and 6.ls) received and re-
ceivabc upon all uncxDired In
land Navigation risks, S.....
Unearned premiums (nfty per less re- insurances
81
Gross premiums (cash and bills) re-
ceived and receivable on all uneN
PRED marine risks ................J
Due and accrued salaries, rent, ADVERTISING and for
agency and other miscellaneous expenses and
Total amount of liabilities. except capital stock
Iont-stoci capital actually paid up in On sh 80. 49,.
Surplus beyond capital and all other liabilities
Aggregate amount of all liabilities including paid up
capital stock, and net surplus
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-09
MISCELLANEOUS.
RISKS AND PREMIUMS,

In force the aist day of December of the proceed
Written or renewed during the year ....... -. 49,.
% c ~; ;
mated .......... ..................
force at the the year ............ -. ~.
Business in the State of Virginia during the
Risks written ...;.;. ....,....:...........
Premiums received (gross)
losses pald
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-09
LIABI LITIES.

Gross losses III process Of adjustment SUSPENSE
including all reported and supposed losses less re.
Net amount OF unpaid losses .................. ~ ~.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-09

Has Offices and : No. 31i Main street.
Norfolk. Va. specialties: Catarrh and all
diseases OF Ego. Ear. Nose. Throat. Chest
and Stomach.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-09

In order to avo.d delays. on account of
personal absence letters and all commu
nfcations for The VIRGI.S1AN-PILOT
should not be addressed TO any Individual
connected with tho office. but simply to
The VIRGlNIAN AND PILOT PUB
LISTING COMPANY.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-09

No employee OF the Virgin.an-Piiot Pub
fishing Company Is authorized TO contract
any obligation In the name OF the COM
pany. or to make purchases In the name
of the same. except upon orders signed by
the PRESI DENT OF THE COMPANY.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-09
city Of Liverpool. England. IS:


OF Iiv
said corporation
scale m
o Of
Notary Publ
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1900-12-14
If YOU THINK

OF going east, investigate the
advantages offered by the Union
Pacific before definitely deciding
On your route of travel. You will
find that its equipment, service. and
road bed are as nearly perfect as
can be found, and in addition
thereto you reach your destination
many hours quicker than via other
lines. We can prove this to your
eutire satisfaction and invite your
correspondence. We will give all
inquiries prompt and careful at
tention. On August 1924 we have
excursions to Detroit and return
Mt rate Of one fare plus $500 and
20 Chicago at one fare for the round
trip. Call on your nearest O. S. l..
agent for further Information, or
address H. NJ. Clay, General Agent.
Salt Lake City, Utah.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1900-12-14
Farm For Sale

| have a splendid farm for sale Of
100 acres, good water right, in tho
mostfaVored location in Star valley.
at Grover. Well fenced, good
buildings, and well improved. A
splendid chance for a man who
wants good ranch cheap. Apply
to RICHARD c. ORR Liberty, Ida,
ora. G. CoNDIE, Grover, Wyo. Al
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1900-12-14
Newspaper Notes.

The Sentinel, published at St..
Anthony, Fremont county, has
been absorbed by the "News," and
and Teton Peak. The executor,
7. W. Acklin, and family viii move
to Julesberg, Colo, where he has
so acres of land.
Chas. Marks, editor of the Albion
Times has sold his paper to other
parties.
The Silver City Patriot has clos
ed up shop.
The Boise Capital will come out
twice-a-week hereafter.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1900-12-14
Manager.
Who Did He Mean.

Apostle Grant at the quarterly
conference in Paris last week, utter
ed these words:
Il we honor our callings and our
priesthood, God will shower ont his
blessings upon u.s. But it is too true.
thar many of us are more interested in
political matters than in the welfare OF
Gods work, and to our shame be IL
said.
who could he have meant, any.
wg?
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1900-12-14
Commissioners. Proceedings.
CONTINUED FROM SUPPLEMENT-.

In the matter of hauling gravel on
the county road between Ovid and
Montpelier, the following bills were al
lowed and warrants ordered drawn on
the road and bridge fund:
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1900-12-14
Notice.

Business is business. Dry Goods
is dry goods. Hides are hides and
cash talks. The Bear Lake Hide
d Junk house opposite depot, is not
trading in dry goods but we VIII
pay SPOT CASH on every days
market quotations FOR Hides, Petls,
Wool and Furs.
M. II. SACKS,
NOV. Manager.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1900-12-14

Oiueieu tHaG GnlS board do now adj
Journ until Dec 19O0at 10 o'clock a m.
Attest: o. Trapstrum r.
James e. II rt, Chairman.
Clerk.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1900-12-14

Jos Derricott g o co
Mard Austin distributing clerk 4 90
B Z Hyinas constable 4 80
West Montpelier Precinct
J O Mozart judge of election %
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1900-12-14

The following election expenses were
allowed and warrants ordered drawn
on the current expense fund:
Fish Haven Precinct.
= Z Shirley judge of election. s. 6 90
George D Findlay 9" -. 6 90
Frank F1ndlay judge of. :" 900
Ezra Howell clerk. .."...... 6 90
Willard Crook . .. 6 90
Isabel Stock. distributing clerk. 4 90
Z y Stock constable. .-............ A 80
St. Charles Precinct.
W L Alfred judge of election. -. 6 90
John A Hunt. ."...." 8. 80 e 90
Andrew Galloway ''.... G 90
deber 9 Keetch judge of election 6 90
y w Trembling. $500" a.. & O0'
Andrew Jensen. 600
Lizzie Nj Pugmire distributing
clerk observation-disclosures. 90
J A Blade clerk of election ..... 9 90
w III Michaelsen g 90
Nancy III Alfred g. q. 6 90
Swan o Arnell services on election 4 so
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-25
A BRIDGE AT BOSTON.
The House Passes the ChprIe- River
RiIl.

The House of Representative yesterday
passed the bill authorizing the construc-
tion of drawless bridge across the Charles
River. 1T Boston. The Committee on In
terstate and Foreign Commerce in its re
port on this bill said: ---zs..-4,- -...
The Cambridge Bridge Commission
which was created by an act OF the Massa-
chusetts Legislature, passed in 1898 and
amended in 1899. by the terms of which The
cities of Boston and Cambridge through
this commission. were directed TO build a
dra wless bridge across the Charles River
has introduced bill asking consent of
Ccngrass to construct the same
This bridge is to take the place OF an
existing structure now connecting the two
cities. and is to he the eastern boundary Of
a river park system. extending upon both
banks westward fer about eighteen miles
Nearly all OF the land upon both sides of
the river is now owned and controlled by
PARK commissions. By the terms of the
bill II is provided that owners OF wharf
property above said drawiess bridge shall
be compensated by the State of Massachu-
sets for any damage 10 said property that
they may sustain by reason OF interference
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-25

engaged in work along coast not exceed
ing thirty miles in extent.
This does not take into onsderation
the Yukon River mines or the mines of
southeastern Alaska. The Senate can af
ford to devote night sessions to the con-
sideratjon of a biliswhich provides a sys
TEN Of law to regulate the government Of
Alaska. The Congressional history of
Alaska is a pathetic one. Until the last
session of Congress legal jury never sat
there. Men have been condemned to death
and have been executed without regard to
forfns~of law and without right of appeal.
The. district OF Alaska has yielded to the
Treasury OF the Cnited states and to the
people of the country million dollars for
every thousand invested in the purchase,
and-it is dc~tined In the future to be the
great unfailing gold supply for this c0un-
try. l am very anxious to see the people
of Porto Rico and the Philippines taken
care Of; hut the people of Alaska come
home to US. They are of our own flesh
and blood. They go there from every
State and Territory in the Union. DO not
force them to protect themselves as best
they can from the strong arm of mob law.
want the responsibility for this legisla-
tion 10 pass from my shoulders to the Ssh-
ate and | think II the bounden duty of
the Senate to pass this bill"
Mr. Cockrell expressed his willingness
to have the bill considered and suggested
that Mr.. Carter should give notice that
on Monday he would move to take 1t up.
Mr.. Carter intimated that he would take
that course.
At $50 O'Clock the Senate adjourned un-
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-25
ORDERED TO THE PHILIPPINES.
Commander y. ID. rnussig Assigned
by thee Navy Department..

The Navy Department has issued orders
for Commander Edward u. Taussig to re
turn to the Philippines He will sail about
April / and will command the gunboat
Yorktown. to succeed Commander Sperry,
who will return home.
Commander Taussig was relieved OF the
command OF the Bennington several months
ago because OF a difference with Rear Ad-
miral Watson. His return to the Asiatic
Squadron is looked upon by his friends as
vindication of his actions AZ the time he
was relieved.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-25
1EN1ENcY FOR CAPTAIN WALSH


The President. en- the recommendation of
the Secretary OF War. Will reduce materially
the sentence of dismissal imposed on Capt
Harry Walsh, Forty-seventh United States
Volunteer Infantry. convicted at Manila by
a court martial ON charges of misconduct
Captain Walsh went ashore with other
officers of his regiment AT Malta where
they were entertained by the British Of
ficers. 1t was charged that Captain Walsh
became intoxicated and said some things of
an uncomplimentary character about the
British flag. His fellow officers were hu
inflated and preferred charges against him.
The Secretar-ef War. in reviewing the
case. decided ira, the sentence was
excessive particularly in view OF an
explanation made by Captain Walsh and the
fact that he had an excellent record in the
Spanish American war when he commanded
a company of the First District Of Columbia
Volunteers.
Captain Walsh will remain in the service
hut will be fined three months pay, amount
ing to between $3.50 and $500 Captain
Walsh has many friends in he District
who will be glad to hear that he is to he
given a chance TO redeem himself. He first
ioined the National Guard In 1855. and ros.
from the ranks, making one OF the best of
feers in the District militia. He was sew
cral times nominated for mdjGr, but pre-
ferTed to remain with Company A. Fourth
Battalion. which he had made one OF the
crack cOmpanIeS of the country
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-25
TIE DEAD IN THE PHILIPPINES.
No More Bodies Of Soldiers to :;e
Brought Home Until Fall.

The War Department within the last
burial the remains of 110O soldiers who
died OF disease or were killed in the Phil
ippines. During last summer 260 bodies
were brought to this country. and there are
now about 500 bodies still in the Philip
pines which will not be brought home until
next fall. The residents OF Manila are
strongly opposed to the disinterriug of
bodies during the summer months
According to late death reports. 1.SS2
soldiers have been killed or died in the
Philippines since the Americans have Oc-
cupied the islands.
The regiments which have lost most
heavily in the Philippines are the Four
teenth. Third. and Fourth Infantry, of
regulars and the Thirty third Volunteers.
and the Third Cavalry. The Fourteenth
Infantry has lost 100 men. The Third and
Fourth Infantry have lost from forty to
fifty men each. and almost every death re-
port contains the names Of dead and
wounded soldiers of the Thrty-third Vol
unteers. This regiment was recruited at
Fort Sam Houston. Texas and is com
manded by Col. Luther Hare. \ portion OF
it took part in the campaign of northern
Luzon. where many of the men were kill
ed or died of disease.
The nine troops Of the Third Cavalry
have lost twenty or thirty men by death
and have a number in the hospitals sur
fering from wounds and disease
Most of the bodies brought to this oour-
try have been inferred in the National
Cemetery at Preside. near San francisco.
The remains of all those soldiers whose
relatives claimed them have been shipped
to their former homes for burial
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-25
Bad Blood Breeds

Spring Humors, Boils, Pimples, Eruptions
Sores, Debility, Languor, Kidney Troubles,
indigestion and That Tired Feeling, all of
which Hoods Sarsaparilla Cures, by purify
ing, enriching and vitalzing the blood.
Blood troubles, left unchecked, increase and
multiply just as naturally as the weeds
and thistles that nfest the soil They
need the same radical treatment too They
saparilla stops the breeding Of ofimpulities in
the blood. 1t also imparts vitality and
richness, and that means strong, vigorous
body as we'll as a clear, fresh, healthy skin.
You will look better and feel better if you
begin taking Hoods Sarsaparilla, Americas
Greatest Spring Medicine TODAY.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-25
A WHITE HOUSE CONFERENCE
Another ConsuIfniian. = Concerning
the Situation in The Senate.

tht SITUATION III me senate.
The Porto Rican Tariff bill was again
the subjec, of an extended conference at
the White House yesterday. Senators
Hanna, Spooner, Thurston. Elkins Lodge.
Depew, Scott. Stewart. Kean. Clark Of
wyoming. Cullom. Bard. ard Perkins. and
Representatives GrosvenOr, Hopkins, Mer-
Ger. Marsh and Lacey called upon the
President in the morning All excepting
Representative Marsh are strong support
ers Of the 10 per cent tariff for Porto Rico.
The absence from the conference of the
advocates for Porto Rican free trade is
regarded as being significant as indicating
a disposition on their part to adhere to
their views on the insular tariff question
Several propositions working to a settle
ment Of the difficulty confronting the Sen
ate were made. but so far as could be
learned no definite policy was adopted
The Senators and Represeutatil IS would
not disclose the nature OF the proposals
Mr.. Mckinley listened attentiyely to the
arguments advanced. but did not endeavor
to influence the opinions of the visitors
He simply advocated harmony. The Presi-
dent is credited with being a careful stu
dent of the situation, hoping to discover
some means of producing harmony. and
then he Will bring his influence 10 bear in
that direction.
Representatives who were present arr
said to have pointed cut the danger of
sending back 10 the House an amended
form Of the Tariff bill and insisted that
the Senate ought to pass it without amend
mCnt.
Senator Kean admitted that the situation
is tangled. bur hopefully said. AS long a.
something has TO be done for Porto Rico
as long as the necessity for doing some
thing is so great. some means Of efiectinc
a settlement Will be found. When things
are the darkest you know We are some
times nearest the solution CT a difficulty"
The peace committee. he said has no new
proposition to make.
Senator Scott said he had just returned
from West Virginia. and that he had found
conditions favorable to a Republican vic
tory in that State this fall. The tariff of
10 per cent for Porto Rico. he said was
generally favored among his constituents
Resolutions to such All effect have been
passed by labor organizations in the state.
Laboring men throughout the country.
said he are favorable to the tariff