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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-16

The New York Journal is making a
vigorous and apparently effective fight
against the Hay Pauncefotc treaty, re-
Gently negotiated and claims Scna-
torai majority of six against It's ratli-
cation. President Mckinley is said to
be Weakening and 10 have informed
Secretary oi state Hay that he had not
made MP his mind 10 sanction It, Proof
is multiplying that Lord Paunccfotc, in
The game Of diplomacy played with the
Nicaragnan Canal as stake money. has
more than held his own against his
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-16
(Richmond Ncws.l

The Chicago bigamist with forty-two
wives has been sent to the penitentiary,
as Chicago never forgives n man who
with such chances did not patronize
her divorce courts.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-16
pulaski News-Rev;cw.)

Every state should have fair. hon
est election law-one that is absolute
~ fair to both or all parties. Given
this. 1T should be unlawful to go behind
the election returns.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-16
(The Roanoke Evening WORLDLY

a compulsory education BILL, similar
TO the Massachusetts law has been in
troduccd in theAIaryland House of Re-
he 1Jrui1.c of the TIN
tied States must be educated and it
is useless for anybody to kick against
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-16
NOTES AND OPINIONS.
Raleigh News and Observer

ORaleigh News and Observer)
The Turkish Minister at Washington
has taken great pains TO explain that
he has but one wife. This is quite an
unnecessary precaution. ~ MoSlcm
with only one wife is unpopular With
the present administration.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-16
Statement
FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 3lst, 1899.

Of the condition and affairs of the Standard Marine Insurance
ompany fmlted OF Liverpool England organized under
o Public Accounts Of the Commonwealth Of Virginia, ii
pursuance of the laws of Virginia
President John Williamson Vice President William Watson
Secretary John Click Principal Office Water ST., Liverpool
General Agent in Virginia, D. Humphreys & Son. resi-
1871 commenced business list January 1872
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-16
MISCELLANEOUS
,RISkS AND PREMIUMS

In the alst day OF December OF the rrcced-
INK year
Written renewed during the year
Total
fpilcd
In force the end of the year ........... -,
In force, less rc-insuranccs. -. -.
business in the State of Virginia during the year:
RISKS written
Premiums received (gross) Observation-Disclosures.
LOSSES Iii!u
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-16
(Danville Daily ReeA

Mr.. Bryan still talks for silver. and
when he got to Richmond he pitched
hay with pitchfork. He talked from
the shoulder direct to the gold con-
spirators.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-16

Correspondents would do well not to
lose sight of the fact that Il large
thought is not infrequently expressed
In small number of words.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-16
(Ricllmond I.cader.l

Whenever there is IL fire in n public
school the Importance OF fire drills for
pupils is demonstrated. Every school
building should be provided with ap-
paratus for fighting fire and the boys
should be taught to use it,
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-16
Nashville, N. C.. Citizenl

Curious enough no list of casualties
from the Boer war has mentioned dead
and wounded mules The American
mule has n habit of taking care of
himself when given half a chance
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-16
Petersburg Index-AppeaI)

Chicago has Secured one" on New
York, Chicago has sold the metropolis
oleomagarine in tons and for many
months as pure creamery butter. And
the New Workers knew no better-and
no butter.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-16

The man who follows the advice Ii
gives others has reached perfection, i
that particular at least.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-16
(Newnort News Prces.l

Since the retiring disposition OF the
British in South Africa is not the re-
suit of modcsty. most people will find
it more or less difficult to fully com
mend it.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-16

The man who hasn't an EXCEPTIONAL,
good memory is wasting time in hoping
to become Il successful liar.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-16

Man is most correctly judged by hi
manner toward his interiors, not hi
superiors
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-16

The man who has sense enough to
learn u lesson from each mistake he
makes will never complete his educa-
tion
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-16

younger American opponent. winning
an advantage against which this coun-
try is loudly protesting.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-16

A child can ask in a hundred ways
question an adult can often answer il
only one.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-16
LIABILITIES.

Gross losses in process OF adjustment suspense
Including all reported and supposed losses. less re-
assurances and savaEts
Net amount OF unpaid losses ................ ~.
Gross premiums (includnG hothI
cash ard b!lls) received and re-
ccivab.c upon all uncXprcd In
land Navigation risks, $..........
Unearncd premiums (nfty PEERLESS e-insiirancCs
Gross premiums (cash bills) re-
cc!vcd and receivable on all uncX
pired marine risks ................{
Due and accrued salaries. rent advertising, and for
agency and other miscellaneous expenses and
GIN creditors
Total amount of liabilities. except capital stock
and net sllrplus ....
Jo:nt-siock capital actually paid up in cash -. 80.
Surplus beyond capital aud all other liabilities
Aggregate amount of all liabilities including paid up
capital stock and net surplus
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-16

In order to be n successful dead beat
one must be very much alive. b
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-16

CATARRH. though he said that his Ca
tarrh d.d not annoy him much. yet Ills
HEARING WAS ALL THE TIME GET
TING; WORSE. PROPER TREATMENT
RESULTED IN y CURE. II You have
any ear trouble will be glad TO have u
talk with you.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-16
RECEIPTS DURING THE YEAR

Net cash actually received for premiums Carried
and dividends
bonds, collateral loans, and from all other
Aggregate receipts actually received
ing the in cash
DISBURSEMENTS DURING THE YE
Net amount paid during the for losses
Paid for salaries fees. and all other charges OF
nccrs, clerks, agents, and all other employees
Paid for State and local taxes in this and other
Aggregate amount of actual disbursements during
the year, III cash
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-16
CAPITAL.

Amount of capital stock subscribed .....,... .....
Amount of capital stock paid up in cash..... 80. 80,
Amount OF capital stock unpaid minimum. -. 49,.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-16

Medical writ
cr.s arc agreed
that 90 PER
CENT OF ALI.
c y 5 i. : . +
j t. y + y !; SIS
y RI. CAUSED
icy CATAiRII.
hut sometimes
very bad cases
of deafness re-
suit from very
mild cases of
Cntarrh. This is
well illustrated
III LIE, I y Sc
OF MIR. G.. ".
RHODES. Of
PIN NER'S PIT,
who came to me
10 he treated
for deafness. AT
ter cXafni:i;l-
I on | FOUND
T. II y r r II l..
u i. \ i y /; IS
WAS DUB, TO
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-16
cIty Of I.Iverpool. l:ngland. S.:

and Deputy for
of liv
said poaion
OF
the o said
hand
0
of
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-16
ASSETS,
Bonds and stocks owned absolutely by the compan.

Bonds and stocks owned absolutely by the company
r
LANCASHIRE & Yorkshire Ry per cent. pref stock,
Lancashire & Yorkshire Isy cent. deb. stock.
Glasgow 4 South Western Try per cent. pref stock.
Liverpool Corporation So cent stock. eS.337 Ia
Local loans british Gov'O, per cent. stock,
Norolk city bonds, per ccnt..............
Sliy OF Brookiyn bonds ~ per cent.....:..
Merscy Dock bonds cil1Si 1S-i... 49,. 49,.
Less accrued interest Observation-Disclosures.
Total par and market value Carried out as market
Naluc ................
:, Amount carried forward ..............;... -.
Cash belonging; 10 the company deposited Bank Of
liverpool, Ltd. current account
Water Street. Liverpool. deposit -. -.
lotiI
Interest due and accrued bonds not included in
market Haiuc
Gross premiums written in the policics) in course
OF collection. not moro than three months due -.
Bills receivable not mared. taken Fire Marine
and Inland risks .................. 80.
ny! st'thlS on 'iiu
The gross amount OF al the assets of the company
,,,rou, ~ , ,,r
~ "e'' 'N'"' N'i''c 1880.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-16
sUBscRIpTIoN RATES:

The VIRGINIAN-PILOTi is delivered to
subscribers by carriers in Norfolk and
ETcinity Portsmouth. Berkeley. Suffolk.
WoFt Norfolk. Newport News. for 10
cents per week, payable to tho carrlor.
~ mail. to any place In the United
Dt2tee, postage FREQ.
DAILY, ono ycar $500
ak months 800
a. threc mouths 1.oO
ono month 80
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-16

ADVERTISING RATES: ADVERTISE
ments Inserted Mt tho ratio OF 20 cents
HQuare. first insertion; each subsequent
insertion 40 cents. so cents when in
ferteJ Every Other Day. Contractors arc
pot allowed TO exceed their space or adj
Feruse other than their legitimate busi-
eess, except by paying especially for tho
:. Reading Notices Invariably 20 cents per
sac fret Insertion. Each subsequent in-
esrtion Is cents.
No employee of tho Virginnn-Pu Pub
s,ehfng Company is authorized TO contract
any obligation In the name OF the COM
pany, or to make purchases in the name
pf the same. except upon orders signed by
hhe PRESIDENT OF THE COMPANY.
In order to avoid delays. on account OF
personal absence letters and all comInu-
nioations for The VIRGlEIAN-PILOT
should not he addressed TO any individual
connected with tho Office, but simply to
The VIRGTNIAN AND PILOT PUB
FISHING COMPANY.
E@=@-------=
The colored American., 1900-11-17
DRESSMAKING ACADEMY,

The de Lam Orton Famous French
Perfection Tailor System Academy
NINE J. A. SMALLwOOD, Cole Agent
1913 Madison st. NorthR est.
Morning class fr5m q. NJ to P. n
Afternoon class to ST. N. daily
Evenings from 7.30 to 10 O'Clock.
Mondays, Wednesdays snd Friday
Dressmakers and ladies who wish to ca
their own dressmskJng
Ha- WANTED-T0 learn the wCuQeh
full De Lam orton French PerIsct'@
Taylor System, Seamless Basqurt.
without one inch Of visible seam, u
lining or goods, not even Oh the shcul
der. Successful Dressmaking REQUIRE
as much earnest progressive study
successful work in any OF the Proles.
sions. No detail is too small 10 ..
carefully looked after. We tesch you
to make dresses with or without sesh
and guarantee perfect fits, and coT
plete your course with q diploma
Pupils can enter at any time.
Winter classes now forming.
The colored American., 1900-11-17

as a delegate by the Asst oiations OF
Masss schusetts.
Miss Mary A. Lynch, president OF
the N. g., Temperance Society, and
secretary OF the National Association
of Colored WomeB, ls kept constantly
before the public lecturing on "My Trip
to Epdinburgl, Scotland" where she
went during the summer as delegate
to the Worlds Tempersnee Meeting.
The coming summer will prove an
interesting one to Our colored women,
since this is tie year for the National
Association of Colored Won en- to meet.
This is the most 1llustrious body Of col
ored women in existence. Mrs. Mary
Church Terrell, of Washington, D. G.,
is president and MIS-. Booker T. Wash
ington, who was ihe first president, is
chairman of the Executive COMMITTEE
and editor of the National Association
Notes.
The recent death OF Miss Claudia NJ,
Jones of Greensboro, North Carolina,
removes one of the brightest lights in
Afro Anne rican womanhood. Though
MIssJones hadn't yet attained nation
al reputation, her work was beginning
to grow. There wss never a young
oman with brighter future; not be-
cause of circumstances but because she
la bored necessarily for the uplifting
OF our young women, and she was
splendid example Of virtue itself.
Scarcely twenty, she exercised the good
Judgment in the nsture Of progress,
which becomes woman of twice the
age. Her work, unknown to the great
outside, will be felt forever in her home
and locality, and that is where all work
has the greatest effect.
The colored American., 1900-11-17
A CHARLESTON PAINTER.

Mr.. NJ. E. Richardson the Leading Man
of his Profession in the Sea Island
City-His Early Career and his Sue.
ceSses.
The subject Of this sketch, MIR. M. E
Rich ardson. was born in obscurity and
poverty in the city of Charleston, 8. c.,
in 1851, and that city has been his
home since. There is no question as to
his being utterly helpless so far as this
The colored American., 1900-11-17
TO THE DEAF.

A rich lady cured of her deafness and
Noises in the Head by DR.. Nicholson's
Artificial Ear Drums, gave $40, 600 to
his Institute, so thst deaf people unable
to procure the Ear Drums may have
them free. Address No. I0429 The
Nicholson Institute, 7s0, Eighth Ave.
nue., New York, q. 8. A.
The colored American., 1900-11-17

morning and sold papers on the streets
for livelihood, and incidentally to
to help care for his mother and three
younger children. This was the order
of the day for three Years. When the
children, who depe nded upon his eff
forts together With the help Of their
mother, became large>enough to help
as well. Young Richardson, then at
the age Of ten years, decided to enter
school and improve his mental condi'
tion. Acc ofdingly be entered Walling-
ford Academy at Charleston, and here
prosecuted his studies. He never was
the recipient of any help from any
source whatever. His mother was not
able to even give him slate while in
school. He remained in school five
years, bearing his own expense. Feel
ing that he ought to be of more help to
his mother, he came out of school and
took up trade, the means to-day of
his wonderful success He chose paint
Ing, and his Efforts and the results
thereof, plainly show, that he choose
wisely, Mr.. Richardson has been TWEEN
ty-three years acquiring knowledge of
his trade, and to day in all Charleston
he has no superior. Mr., Richardson
has acquired property steadily and
owns property in the most preferable
part Of this city. He does Q $4,000
business per year and Is steadily on the
Increase. His devotion to his mother
" no is still alive 10 one of his character
stics. Though che could be of no Fl
nane1ai help to him when he was |
mere boy, still be knows and appreci
ates the weight of her prayers and help
otherwise.
Mr.. Richardson's rise has been
tea dy one-be cause he mastered a |
rade and stuck 10 it. There is moth
ng artificial about his progress. MIR.
Richardson is one of the valued mem
'ers of the Business League, and was
present at the session in Boston. Mr.,
Richardson, always grateful, acknowl J
dgas the help his wife has rendered
lim. His advice to the young people
II our race, II Ne would succeed ia, sBe
70 perfect In some one thirg.n And
Who can or will dispute the truthful.
less Of the statement?
The colored American., 1900-11-17

worlds goods were concerned, save
that which his own physical strength
could bring him. The care of younger
brothers and sisters rendered his ps-
rents wholly unable to give him the
training which they prayed to do. But
the result CT this inability to properly
care for the lad, ends Ill the same old,
but ever new storyof poverty making
man to achieve"
The young boy, or child, for he was
only FIVE years Of age, went out in the
The colored American., 1900-11-17
MRS. c. CARY,
Celebrated
AStTOl0gISt
and ClaiIVOyalt,
Life From Cradle 10 Grave.

Gains The love of those you desire. causes
happy marriages to the ore you 10, e. unres
separated long or short distance never fails,
makes sour en- emies your friends overcomes
spells, conjEIation, bad luck and mysterious
sickness Of all kinds. Luck and success
give % to last a life time.
RN- Never fails in any case undertaken
DO not invest in Policy, Lottery, or any
speculation, until GU consult me. you viii
gain by my advice, fee SLIGO. Consultations
daily, 9 a. m. 10 9 p. NJ, except SULuay.
Patrons attended to in any part Of the
world, satisfaction guaranteed. All letters
answered on receipt OF two two. cent STAMPS
The colored American., 1900-11-17

Miss Jennie E. Gooche of Rock 3
q. O., is editor of lively journal know
as the "AfrIeander."
Miss Anna Duncan of Mor tgomery
Alabsma, is president Of the Woman
Association of that State.
Miss Mamie A. Nocho, of Greensbor
N. c., is pronounced as being one O
the best teachers in that state.
Mrs. G. C. Pettey wife Of Bisho
Pettey of the Zion Church, is one tn
regular staff Of writers of the Star O
Zion.
Scotia seminary, Concord, N. C.
employs only three colored lady teach
ers out of fifteen. A white lady ls Lady
Principal.
Mrs. Anna ]. Murray, Of Washington
is probably the most ardent worke
among our women IN the kindergarten
world, in America.
Mrs. Bette Francis Is trustee of the
schools of the District of Columbia
Mrs. Francis is one 6f the two colored
members of said board.
Miss Lucy o. Willisms is principal
of the largest coiored graded school in
Greenvllle, Miss. She has held this po.
sftion for number of years.
Mrs. Belle Wyche is principal of the
Charlotte, N. c., Graded School with
an attendance of 500 students and
has 10 teachers under her supervision,
Mrs. Ida Wells Barnett of Chicago,
took prominent part in the presiden-
tial campaign just closed, delivering
several addresses Of considerable i'm
portance.
The editor Of the Star of Zion makes
this point In the last edition of the i'm
portsni journal, There is seldom a
thing more uncertain than political pre-
dictions, except the age of woman "
1t ls rumore6 shat Mrs. Victoria Earle
Matthews will soon publish another
volume Of matter. under the same line
of thought as her "Aunt Indy" which
had such a glorious success, finance in
cllded.
Miss ImCgene Howard. the young
New York colored school teacher who
went to Paris at the expense of the
New York Telegraph is kept busy lee
turing on her "Trip to Paris" IN and
around New York.
One of the impre ssive features of the
Business League held In Boston last
uD mer WIS the singing of the "Battle
Hymn of the Republic" and 1.-THE Re
cessional"by Mrs. Nellie Brown Mitch
ell, the noted soprano singer of Boston.
Miss Eva q. Buckner of Colorado
Springs, Colo, is proving herself roet
of no mean ability. Her poem "Our
President and Vice" which appeared in
The Albuquerque American Of fNovem-
Der l, 1900, elicIted much comment and
praise.
Mrs. E. E. Peterson of Texas is presi-
dent Of the Temperance Society Of that
state and does more, probably for the
cause, than any other woman holding
a like position. The papers each week
always have interesting articles from
her pen, and she Is constantly on the
The colored American., 1900-11-17

Oldest established Clairvoyanf, tells your
busin ess, love affairs, family rroube about
lawsuits, divorces, or any hiTg on wish 10
know: brings Sc; ara ed together causes
speedy maria ges, removes family troubles
bad luck spells, or mysterious fee iLgs. lUto
10 daily. 4S9 h st. sw,
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-10-12
BIe BREWERY FOR CLARkssyRe.
II. p. Richards has Purchased the Ma
chlnerylnLa Cross, Wisconsin.

A movement is on foot to establlsha
brewery here, a branch house at Salem
and anothcrat Weston. II. p. Rich
ards, OF Cincinnati, brotherIn-law OF
Carl Schiff, Of the Wholesale Wine
and Liquor House, is the promoter
and has secured the machinery. The
following clipped from the In Gross,
Wisconsin, Morning Chronicle OF
September SOth gives about all tho I'M
formation attainable at this time,
with the exception that Mr.. Richards
writes that he has closed the deal;
1T is probable that the machinery
now used In the four brewerics which
constitute the La Cross Brewing Com
pany will be sold to an eastern brewery
to be used in equipping large and
up-to-date plant. II. P. Richards, OF
Clarksburg, W. Va, Is In the city and
is negotiating for the purchase Of the
machinery and there is every indica-
tlon that the deal will go through. As
all the businesses that are to enter the
trust have new and first-class plants
rs far as the machinery is Concerned,
the machinery make the eastern
plant good one.,
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-10-12
CLARKsBURG. W. VA.oCToBER 10. 1900
MASON NOMINATED FOR JUDGE.
Harrison county was for Maj. Moore,
but Mason IS highly Acceptable.

Judge John w. Mason Of Fairmont,
was nominated by the republicans Of
this judicial district in convention at
Fairnont, Saturday, TO I'LL the unex-
pired term OF the late Judge j. Nj,
Hagans. Mr.. Mason had practically
no opposition, although Maj. A. q.
Moore, of this city, was a candidate
and would have received the solid vote
OF Harrison county had there bren
any chance OF his nomination. Mo.
mongolia county cast solid vote for
Mr.. Mason and Marion gave all but
one OF Its votes to him, the other vote
going to Mai. Moore. This gave Judge
Mason the nomination and as the
chairman Of the Harrison county dele.
CATION arose to announce Harrison's
solid vote for Maj. Moore, the Major
moved to make Mason's nomination
by reclamation and this was done. Mr..
Mason accepted the nomination in a
very graceful speech. Heisat present
filling the Office by appointment Of
Governor Atkinson. His eminent ut
ness for the place guarantees him unit
ed republican support, and, while the
democrats may go through the for
mallty of nominating a candidate OF
their own, many of them will vote for
J Judge Mason.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-10-12
REPUBLICAN SPEECH MAKING.
Hon. A. 8. White here next week and
Congressman Ooyener in the county.

Governor Theodore Roosevelt, at
Petersburg, TUESDAY night, Octo-
Der Is, accompanied by Hon. John
Proctor Clark, Gen. Curtis Guild and
Hon. w. d. Bynum.
Hon. T. II. Anderson, of Wishing
ton DC, at Salem, Tuesday, October
10th at 7:30 p. m.
Hon. A. b. White, OF Parkersburg,
candidate for Governor aud Perry A.
Shanor, OF SisteRville, at ClarEsburg,
Friday night at7;sO, October 10Th.
Harvey w. Harmer and l.. c. Grille,
West Milford, Saturday, October 20,
7:3op. m.
Congressman B. B. Dovener's dates
are as follows;
Romines Mills, 2 p. M, Saturday,
October Goth,
Lumberport. 1880 p. M, Monday,
October 22nd.
Sardis, p. M, Tuesday, October ..
Salem, 1880 p. IN, Tuesday, Oct. %.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-10-12
L0Hm SHOWED The QUEER
And is now under bond to answser 70
Uncle Sam.

The passlngof $3.50 counterfeit
gold piece at the Pike street theater
at 7i3O O'Clock Friday night resulted
In the arrest of:Howard II. Lohm, OF
Deer Park. and Joseph V. Shelly, OF
Grafton. by Deputy, United States
Marshal @. w. Law, at the Traders
lptel. Lohm waived examination be-
fore Commissioner T. S. Spates, Sun
day, and was released upon bond OF
$1,000 to appearat the April term OF
federal court here. Ills father became
his bondsman. Shelly was arrested
upon suspicious an associate and nc
complice of Lohm, but the deputy re-
leased him later. A considerable
amount Of thequeer has been showed
here lately and upon their arrest IL
was thought they had done 1t.
Lohm's innocence became apparent
later and he will likely not be prose
cutcd.