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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-16
STATEMENT
Virginia State Insurance Co.,
STATEMENT

OF RICHMOND.
Capital Stock-Authorized 81 900, 100000;
Subscribed, $500, 10000; Paid in cash.
50 .00, 000. 90.
Income-From Policy hold
ers, 500, 4iS.51; Miscela-
neous, $21 ,422,32; Total. ....$ 231, S4O.SS
Disbursements-To Policy
holders, 1927, 969 so: Miscel-
laneous, $97 276.4S; Total. 225, 246.0s
| Risks-Written or renewed
during year $2O324, 1923 90;
In force ................ 1910, 1900
ASSETS.
Value of Real Estate (less
amount of encumbranceS), s. 549S1.1
Value of Stocks and Bonds
Omitted States, State, etc,
owned) ................ 266, 465. 90
Loans on real estate (first
lien on fee simple) '....... 80, 453. 67
Loans on Stocks, Bonds and
other securities ........... 2,704. "a
Interest and Rents due and
accrued Observation-Disclosures. 3,693.46
Cash in Home Office and de-
posted in Banks .......... 33, 64S. 28
Premiums unpaid ........... 1904. 50
All other Assets as detailed
in statement ............. 1879. 90
Total Observation-Disclosures All, 311.02
Less Assets, not admitted IS 10, SO
Total admitted Assets IS 401. 116.1 3
LIABILITIES.
| Losses unpaid ..............$ 1881. 81
Unearned premiums .....$ 1872, 549.44
| All other Liabilities as de-
tailed in statement $ 2,009 80
Total Liabilities as to Poll
cyholderS ............$ 15S, 1876 Al
| Capital Paid up............s $1,000. 90
| Surplus beyond all Liabili-
ties. Observation-Disclosures 1858 70
Total Liabilities ..........$ 401, 116.13
BUSINESS IN NORTH CAROLINA IN 1899
| Risks written, $17,S19.21; Premiums re-
ceived, $2S.510.O0.
Losses incurred, $12,4963S: Paid, S.
SILL
President-N V. Randolph.
Secretary-Robt. Lecky, Jr
Home Offce-No. 1901 Main Street
| Richmond. Va.
General Agent for Service-Thos. T
! Hay Raleigh n. c.
Business Manager for North Carolina
Thos. T. Hay. Raleigh. n. C.
State of North Carolina.
Insurance Department,
Raleigh. n. c., April 2, 1900.
!, James R. Young, Insurance Comnis-
sioner, do hereby certify that the above
! is a true and correct abstract of the
! statement of the Virginia State Insurance
| Company, of Richmond filed with this
| Department. showing the condition of said
| Company on the 31st day of December
1899.
| Witness my hand and official seal, the
day and date above written
JAMES R. YOUNG,
Insurance Commissioner.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-16
MACY TIES A NUPTIAL KNOT
His First Ceremony Performed Last Night For
Runaway Couple

There was a marriage in the city last
night that possessed several interesting
features
To begin with it was runaway matcG.
The groom, Nathan Baker, was an
operator in the Raleigh Cotton Mill, and
the bride, Miss Maggie Wilson, was an
operative in the Pilot Cotton mill
The marriage took place at Browns
undertaking establishment, and was wit
messed by W. c. McMackin, w. w. Parish
and John W. Brown.
The ceremony was performed by the
Hon. W. r. Macy, j. p. Though Mr..
Macy has been a duly accredited Justice
of the Peace fer four years this is the
first nuptial knot he has tied.
The marriage took place at 745 O'Clock
last night
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-16
Lumber Mills to Shut Down.

News comes from Norfolk that the shut
down of mills in the North Carolina pine
district will be general. 1t is reported
that the association controlling the twenty
mills which have already curtailed pro-
duction has induced all the independent
mills to join in the movement. The indie
pendent mills in this section, however,
have not, so far as can be learned, joined
in this movement. They find a marked
for more lumber than they can cut and
will continue to run on full time.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-16
FIRST BAPTIST s. s. PICNIC, THURS
DAY, MAY nth.

The First Baptist Sunday school of this
city will go ON their annual picnic this
year to Occoneechee, Gen. Julian S. Carr's
beautiful farm near Hillsboro, N. c.. on
Thursday OF this week. May 18th inst
Remember the date. Everybody knows
what a delightful place this is for a
picnic.
The train will leave the Union depot al
$50 O'Clock a. m.. returning, leave
Occoneechee about $50 O'Clock p. M, ar
irving here about shutdown. Ample ac-
commodations and welcome for all who
wish to go with u.s. Fare for those who
are not members of the school will be one
dollar ($100) for the round trip. Tickets
may be had at Johnson & Johnsons office,
Fayetteville street, T. H. Briggs & Sons
store, and ID. r. Johnson's store.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-16
Raleigh and CASTOR Meeting.

The stockholders Of the Raleigh and
CASTOR Railroad Company, and of the
Raleigh and Augusta Railroad Company
met in adjourned session here yesterday
in the offices of the company on Halifax
street and adjourned until Tuesday May
29th not quorum being represented at
the meeting. There were present at the
meeting only the local stockholders, at
torneys representing Thomas f. Ryan and
Mr.. j. NJ Sherwood secretary of the
road
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-16
HAIRY BURGWYN CAMP.
Sons of Confederate Veterans Held an Import.
ant Meeting Last Night.

Harry Burgwn Camp Sons of Con
federate Veterans held an important
meeting last night. Among other
business was the adoption Of bylaws
and the application for "a charter
from the general headquarters. In
addition to the officers heretofore
elected. Mr. +. {. benson was elected
quartermaster and DR.. X. S. Me-
Geachey surgeon. The Gdjutant is
Mr. Van Dalen Stronach. who will
furnish blanks to persons wishing to
iOin
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-16

]. O. Hood, Justice of the Peace, Cros-
by, Miss, makes the following statement:
Il can certify that One Minute Cough
Cure will do all that is claimed for =. My
wife could not get her breath and the first
dose of it relieved her. 1t has also BEN
Gifted my whole family" 1t acts imme-
diately and cures coughs, colds, crop.
grippe, bronchitis, asthma and all throat
and lung troubles. BObbitt Wynne Drug
Co., W. H. King, Adams & Moye. VIM.
Simpson.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-16
Executive Committee Meeting.

The executive committee of the North
Carolina Insane Asylum here will be in
session today. 1t is its regular monthly
meeting.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-16
AN EPIDEMIC OF wHooPING COUGH

Last winter during an epidemic of
whooping cough my children contracted
the disease having severe coughing spells.
We had used Chamberlain Cough Rem
edy very successfully for Group
and naturally turned to 1t at
that time and found it relieved the
cough and effected a complete cure.-John
E. Clifford. Proprietor Norwood House,
Norwood, n. Y. This remedy is for sale
everywhere. Bobbtt-Wynne Drug Co.,
and Fl. r. Hicks, druggists, Raleigh.
The State Board of Pharmacy is called
to meet at Wilmington, July 18th.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-16
Special Notices.
VEAL. AT C. o. BALLS STALL.

When you start out to buy a refrigera-
tor bear in mind that if it has not proper.
natural ventilation fues to carry off and
out foul odors from fruits, fish cheese
and the like it positively will not pre-
serve your food sweet and clean. The
Odorless made at Chattanooga is the only
one with this ventilation. w H. Hughes,
Agent for Raleigh and vicinity.
FOR SALE-200, 900 DRAWN AND SAW
ed shingles; 500 bushels black and
d other stock peas; n. C. Hams, sides and
shoulders; best water ground white,
meal and general stock of groceries.
Len II. Adams & Son.
5-15-1w
-FOUR BICYCLES, 1 BUGGY, 1 ROAD
cart and all kind of second hand goods
for sale cheap. Harris Steam Dye
Works. East Hargett street. Suits
cleaned 75c. dyed $3.50 Straw hats
bleached 35c. Harris Steam Dye
Works.
C. o. BALL WILL HAVE SPRING LAMB
at his stall today. If you want some
thing fine for Sunday, call on him.
PEOPLE WHO WANT TO ENJOY A
nice tender steak Sundays and are
afraid to buy it Saturday for fear it will
spoil, can leave their orders at f. H.
Hunnicutt's, and he will deliver it Sum
day morning sound and sweet out of his
refrigerator, where the meat is kept at
temperature of about 50 degrees.
DENTON HAS WILSON WHISKEY.
That's all.
Silt f.
MONEY SAVED AT BRITTON PEARCE'S.
Agent for several large firms. All kinds
of fish received morning and evening.
Prices will surprise you. Phone and see.
Phones 229-3 and 343. Delivered at any
hour wanted.
1T IS POSSIBLE TO MAKE A MISTAKE
IN selecting the candidates, but if you
buy Registers Candy you can make no
mistake.
DENTON HAS WILSON WHISKEY.
That's all
THERE ARE MANY OPINIONS AS TO
the merits of the different candidates,
but all are unanimous as to the merits
of Registers Candy.
Diamonds, Gold and Silver Jewelry,
Silver Novelties, Sterling and Plated
Silverware &C., &c. l have in my
employ, Mr.. c. F. Denny, skilful
Watch maker, Jeweler and Optician.
House established 80 years. Mrs. Ed
ward Fasnach, Jeweler. 10 Fayetteville
Street. Raleigh. N. G.
SHOES FOR CHILDREN. BOYS OR
Girls-all kinds-are sold cheaper at
VIM T. Harding's Popular Shoe and
Trunk Store $50 Fayetteville street,
Raleigh, N. c., than anywhere else.
don't care where you go. This store
proposes to get into your good graces,
by selling Childrens Shoes cheaper than
any one else, either in town or out, and
mind you, only reliable Shoes. Send
to u.s.
TYPEWRITERS, .GRAPHCPHONES AND
supplies going cheap at the Southern
Book Exchange. You can rent or buy
one on installment plan at 50 per month.
or you can sell or exchange yours for
better one, Fayetteville Street, Raj
eigh, n. G.
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I. ROSENTHAL.
Cobb & Thomas Co.,
SANFORD; N. C.

Hard and Soft Wood Mantels. Mould
lngs, Porch Columns and Tlrnings, Stair
ways. Interior finish for buildings, church
work. Estimates furnished.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-16
Careful

No woman can be 100 careful of
aer condition during the period be-
fore her little ones are born. Neglect
or improper treatment then endan-
gers her life and that of the child. 1t
lies with her whether she shall suffer
unnecessarily, or whether the ordeal
shall be made comparatively easy.
She had better do nothing than do
something wrong.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-16

TYPEWRITERS, GRAPHCPHONES AND
supplies going cheap at the Southern
Book Exchange. You can rent or buy
one on installment plan at 50 per month.
or you can sell or exchange yours for
better one, Fayetteville Street, Raj
eigh, n. c.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-16
Special Offerings
FOR THIS WEEK,

40 in. White Lawn. SC
40 in. White Lawn, LOG
White Victoria Lawn
at 5 to 25C.
White Organdies at
% to SOC.
White Piques at 10 to
Csc.
Printed Lawns at sc.
Fine Printed Lawns
and Organizes at 10
to 25C.
Bright Colored Taffeta
Silks, SOC, value 75C
Lawn Dressing Sacks
at 75C and $l.OO; re-
duced from ST.. $l.25.
New Line Pretty Per-
Gales.
~~-~vwww az
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-16
Ey0 THEIRS
FIRgE:WD

Is the one and the only preparation
that is safe to use. 1t is liniment
that penetrates from the outside.
External applications are eternally
right. Internal medicines are radi-
cally wrong. They are more than
humbugs-they endanger life.
Mothers Friend helps the muscles
to relax and expand naturally-re-
lieves morning sickness-removes
the cause of nervousness and head
ache - prevents hard and rising
breasts-shorten labor and lessons
the pains-and helps the patient to
rapid recovery.
From letter by Shreveport, La,
woman: Il have been using your
wonderful remedy. Mothers Friend,
for the last two months, and find it
just as recommended.
Druggists sell II at 81 per bottle.
THE BRADFIELD REGULATOR co.
ATLANTA, GA.
send for our FREQ illustrated book,
"DetsTe baby is Born"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-16

MONEY SAVED AT BRITTON PEARCE'S.
Agent for several large firms. All kinds
of fish received morning and evening.
Prices will surprise you. Phone and see.
Phones 229-3 and 343 Delivered at any
hour wanted.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-16

1T IS POSSIBLE TO MAKE A MISTAKE
IN selecting the candidates, but if you
buy Registers Candy you can make no
mistake.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-16

DENTON HAS WILSON WIIISKEY.
That's all.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-16

DENTON HAS WILSON WHISKEY.
That's all.
Silt f.
The age-herald., 1900-11-07
LoNpoN's SEWER SYSTEM.

From the London Correspondent
 The County Council is committed to the outlay of three millions for the extension of its main sewers, an extension rendered necessary by the immense growth of sub urban London since the existing drains were constructed At the present time the drainage of London amounts to S0.O0O, 900, GOO gallons, and over two and quarter mill lions of sludge are annually sent out to sea. Every year miles of fresh drains are connected up with the main sewers, and these-capacious though they are-have lat terly shown a tendency to become con gested. By the constructing of an entirely new main sewer on both shores of the Thames, 1t is hoped that provision will be made for effectually draining the whole of the metropolis, even should It's expansion In future continue at the same rate as dur ing the past two decades.
The age-herald., 1900-11-07
Fever and Drainage.

Yellow Jack has come in month when his nose may be nipped any night by Jack Frost. No danger need be apprehended on account of the disease. The germs cannot thrive in the eager and nipping air Of Mo- vember, and there is no occasion for a quar- antne anywhere. No action is to be taken by the State Board of Health Of Mississippi and if Mississippi towns are not alarmed thereat surely Alabama towns need not be.
 There is no need of looking for an im- portation of the germs of the case at Match ez An undraned city on the Lower Missis- sipp can furnish home germs without trou- ble The patient is the wife of a local Bap- tist minister, and it will be found doubtless that the germs lay dormant and wert nursel into activity in Nachez.
 I is he old lesson over again. Only we'll kept and well-drained towns are seeuxA against such diseases: and the appearance of fever in Natchez from home surroundings is additional proof that Jones Valley needs
The age-herald., 1900-11-07
A COMMERCIAL STRAW.

From the New York Herald.
 If it isn't mixing metaphors with a Ven- geance, the success of Americsan bidders for the fl .000,0 eco coal wagon contract for South African railways, as told in our special cable from London today, is an- other commercial straw in the wind. It is renewed evidence of our capacity to pro- vide manufactured iron and steel for even the most distant markets at a price and Of a quality that enable up to compete with pro- ducers that are much nearer than we are to the place of delivery. It is only repetition of what has gone before, where American bidders have undersold foreign competitors, though we have had to add the cost Of transportation half way around the world.
 With unlimited supplies of raw material of admirable quality and ample variety, abundance of skilled labor, inventive genius in mechanics and excellent transportation facilities from mine. foundry and factory to point of destination, it Is no wonder that we are leading the world in manufactured iron and steel, as We undoubted will in ship-building as well.
 This may all sound like hurrah, like letting the eagle scream" but there is good reason for tive have had a hard up- hill fight in esta blishing our export trade, and now that we are successfully pushing out to other continents with our products we can be excused for a tossing of caps over our national success.
The age-herald., 1900-11-07
AMERICAN SOLDIER IN ACTION.

Taku Letter to London Telegraph.
 think if there had been no fighting all the foreign observers would have gone back to their homes with very poor opin- ion of the efficiency of the American troops. Luckily for General Chaffee and his soldiers there was fighting When you see an Amer lean private advancing under fire you be- gin to think there is something in the idea that the fighting unit of the future is in the individual. Private Slas P. Holt acts by himself, for himSelf, Ite ard Gs co---a panfons make for a common objective not like stiff trained soldiers, but like partners stalking a prey Their eyes flash, their 1.-the bodies swing forward. There is murder and
The age-herald., 1900-11-07
BRYAN VOTED.
Cast His Ballot for the Straight Dem-
 ocratic Ticket.

Lincoln Neb., November 6.-Mr. Bryan re- turned to Lincoln at 10:3O today, after spend- ing the night in Omaha. His first act after arriving here was to swear in his vote and then cast it. He voted the straight Demo- cratic ticket, national, state and Congress sonal.
 The trip from Omaha was without any special interest The Democratic candidate occupied a seat in an ordinary day coach, which was crowded. He appeared in ex- celent spirit and engaged freely in conver- sation with persons about him in the car. Much of the time of the journey, which con- stunned almost two hours, was given up to a discussion with a Republican citizen of the State on the Philippine question: The weather is ideal, the temperature be- ing about 65 and the sky cloudless. As a consequence a large portion of the popula- tion of Lincoln is on the streets. Best of order prevails and a large vote is promised. The indications are that, the election will pass off very quietly.
The age-herald., 1900-11-07
CHINESE PERVERslTY.

From Kobertson-Scott's People of China. The Chinaman shakes his own hand in- stead of yours.
 He keeps out of step when walking with you.
 He puts his hat on in salutation. He whtens his boots instead of blacken ing them.
 He rides with his heels in his stirrups in stead of his toes.
 His compass points south.
 His women folks are often seen in trous- CTS accompanied by men in gowns.
 Often he throws away the fruit of the melon and eats the seeds.
 He laughs on receiving bad news dhis to deceive evil spirits).
 His left hand is the place of honor He thinks it polite to ask your age and income.
 He says west-north instead of northwest, and sxths-four instead of four-siXths. His favorite present to a parent is a cof-
The age-herald., 1900-11-07
Promised Hiqh Prices.

If the predicted prosperity in the event of AIeKinley's reelection is fulfilled, then iron should go up and the demand should be greatly increased. The Age-Herald hopes to be able to chronicle the starting of every idle furnace in the Birmingham district, and to witness the starting up of every one of the ten steel furnaces at the great Ensley plant within the month.
 The trade papers for two weeks past have printed lengthy articles of the great de- mand for steel, and the Navy Department at Washington has extended the contract time on the construction of new torpedo boats because of the scarcity of steel
 If the commercial and financial interests of the country be satisfied with the result in the political field, then there should be prosperity, particularly in the metal mar ket, and that will mean prosperity in the Birmingham district.
 Likewise the price of cotton should go up We shall see.
The age-herald., 1900-11-07
Cuban Constitutional Convention.

The Cuban constitutional convention was organized in Havana last Monday, and a very active body it promises to be. It is made up chiefly of men who prefer reyolu- ton to peace although there are in it some ol the most capable men of the island
 The extremists will organize the conven- tion, and they will endeavor in every pos sible way to cut loose from the United States in both domestic and foreign at- fairs These men do not propose ito pro- vide for and agree with the government of the United States upon the relations to ex- ist between that governme Tt and the gov ernment of Cuba" They want no relations between the two except such as are to subsist between Cuba and any other power.
 It is said that the constitutions of the South American Republics will be more closely followed than the constitution of the United States Altogether the outcome of the convention Is uncertain But it can not go into effect until 1t is approved by Congress and the army and General Wood are withdrawn.
 The conclusions of the Havana convention will be watched with a good deal of in- terest, but it is scarcely probable that any quick result will grow out of it, It is more likely that a constitution will be adopted in Havana that Congress will not approve, and that a second constitutional convention will be held If Cuba be passed over to the Cubans in five years it will be greater expedition than now seems probable
The age-herald., 1900-11-07
FILIPINO HORSE THIEVES.

From the Cosmopolitan.
 It has been successfully demonstrated rot only that horses and mules can be tran sported to the Philippines, but that a ma- jority of them arrive there in a better coz dition than when they were loaded on tha Western coast of the United States. Having reached the Philippines, experienced has shown, they stand the climate as well as that of our Southern and Southwestern States, and the mules thrive better han they do in the more varying temperature to be found in America. Never again need a nation hesitate to send along with it's adj vance guard an equal force of horses, or to ask the question, Gan horse stand on his legs forty days and land alve?"
The age-herald., 1900-11-07
THE GELDERLAND
With Kruger Aboard Arrives at Ras
 JihutiI.

Ras Jibutil, November 6.-The Dutch cruiser Gelderland, with eX-President Kru- ger on board, which sailed from Lorenzo, Marques, October 20, has arrived here. She has been directed to await instructions from The Hague at Port Said with regard to Kruger's landing in Europe. The Gelder- land will stop here three days. MT Kruger Is in excellent health. and rejoiced greatly at the recent news of Boer successes He was found sitting on deck with his legs wrapped in sheepskn.
 May they fight without remission" he exclaimed energetcally, filling his pipe, when informed of the success of the Boers. That is what we ask"
 pr. Heyman declared MT. Kruger was going to Europe purely on a holiday.
 MT. Kruger will travel incognito, and will not land until he reaches surope.
The age-herald., 1900-11-07
Business Instead of Politics.

Alabama has had a surfeit of politics campaign in the early months of the year she has been disturbed by politics the whole year through up to the present time. Sine has had politics for breakfast, dinner and supper, and she has lain down and risen up with the incubus at her side.
 But there is always rest for the weary, and there will be no more disturbing poli- tics in this state very soon, and all men will now give their attention to the pitch ing of crops, to new building enterprises, and 10 the establishment or conduct of in dustries. Alabama is to have long season of prosperity beyond a doubt The miner al district will be full of active workers, for every mine and every stack will be in operation to the utmost We will all turn to things that bring in more money and 1hat are more satisfactory in every way than politics is.
 Let us be glad the reign of the politician is ended or at least abated. He has been forced out of the center of the stage. His place hereafter is in the wings. Let him stay there Alabama belongs now to the producers, to the man who knows how to make farm productive. and a mill pros- porous. He is the man that Alabama will trust and honor in the months to come.