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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-01
THE YEAR WITH
TOBBACCONISTS
Richmond Sustains Its Reputation as
Market.
THE EFFECT OF THE DROUGHT.
Last Years Crop Probably Fell Off
One-Half. The War. h ,use Nen
Tell OF How the Year Has
Been With Them.
THE EFFECT OF THE DROUGHT.

Old Virginias ancient reputation as a
great tobacco market has suffered not the
slightest during the past twelVemontn,
and she pushes on into the new year ana
new century with an undisturbed front.
The prosperity that has marked nearly
every other line of business during. the
year now gone, has not failed TO make 1t
self felt in the tobacco trade also and the
result is a general congratulation on all
sides. This does not mean that the trade
of 1900 was better than all previous years
put together, or even that there was any
remarkable advance. Some lines OF trat-
fic show greater increase than others, but
all evidence an easy-going prosperity that
allows a very favorable comparison with
last years business.
On the tobacco market the sales during
the year have held out very We'll Prices
seem to have kept well up to the mark,
common and medium tobacco showing an
advance. The stock on hand is compare
lively small, and consists generally of de-
sirable tobacco.
The outlook for the year 1901 is very en-
couraSing. 1t is generally thought that
the crop will be about a third less than
that of last years. This falling off is
occasioned by the severe midsummer
drought. when everything: suffered so dis
aStrOUSly
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-01

Every e!azen OF Richmond should in
sure portion, IL no; all. OF his property
ireal and personaD in the Virginia State
INSURANCE Company.
SECURITY BANK. Agent
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-01

Salu.
From an insurance standpoint, the
year 1900 was one of the best I have
known. The Employers Liability Branch
OF the insurance business is one of the
hest indicators Of general business con-
ditions I know of. for the reason that
this class of insurance is based on the
pay-rols of the Insurers: and our expert
ence is that. as returns are coming in and
policies renewed. it is on a larger pay
roll than during 1899. This means. of
course, that more labor is employed than
during the previous year. For example.
the payroll of one concern, which is in
sired by the Travellers in this territory,
shows an increase over 1899 of about 300
oO1 Then again. our liability business for
1900 increased in premiums over the prev
;ous year very near 100 per cent, which
indicates that manufactures already es-
.ablished are busy and others are starting
UP. Judging from all the conditions at
present existing. 1 see no reasons why
the wear 1901 should not exceed that Of
19fsl
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-01

sediment or set
ting indicates an
unhealthy condi-
ton Of the kid
neys; if it stains
your linen it is
evidence of kid
ney trouble; too
frequent desire to
pass It or pain in
the back is also
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-01

passed by $1,000, 600 90, making the total
new business written $4,000. 10000. Cap
tain Hall sees no reasonably. the incom-
ing year should not be as good as the
past year, and says his company will not
only make greater efforts this year Tor
larger business in this State. but wi, al
SO invest large amounts here In iirst
mortgages on the best class Of properties,
thus showing the confidence OF this large
financial institution in Virginia and Viz
giniaus''
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-01
IN 4 NEW FIELD.

Mr.. a. Beirne Blair. for some time
cashier of the Security Bank, has gone
into new business and is now a mem
Der OF the firm OF Eictelberger & Blair,
State agents for the Travellers Insurance
Company for Virginia, West Virginia and
North Carolina.
Mr.. Blair first entered business as
clerk for the well known insurance firm
of Montague & Co., where he was for
four years. He was then elected mana
ger of the insurance department of the
Security Bank, and about d year later,
upon Mr.. r. H Smiths election to the
Planters National Bank, Mr. Blair was
chosen cashier and has been such for the
past nine years.
Mr.. Blair is well known and popular in
both banking and insurance circles. and
is recognized as one of the leaders of the
younger bankers of the South He is now
vice-president for Virginia in the Ameri-
can Bankers Association
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-01

We take pleasure in calling the atten-
ton OF our readers to the advertisement
ana very excellent financial statement Of
the Richmond Trust and Safe Deposit
Company which viii be found in this
Issue. This institution has taken an
active hand III some of the largest de-
relopments now being made in our city;
and the success which it has made should
not only be a matter of qualification to
those interested, but OF congratulation
10 the whole community. TIE company
enjoys the distinction of having the larg-
est paid in capital of any bank or trust
company in the South Atlantic States.
Its officers are men of experience, and its
directors are all men of character and
affairs. 1t invites the business of our
people, and we take pleasure in commend
ing it as in every way worthy of their.
confidence. Tue officers of the company
are: John Shelton Williams. PRESIDENT:
James II. Dooley and Henry L. Cabell,
vice-presidents, and lis D. Crenshaw.
Jr, treasurer. -
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-01
State Faxes for 1000

The value of real and personal property
in the city and the taxes thereon are
shown by the following table:
Value Of real estate. .........S44,746, S24
Value of personal property. 17,O20, O13
Value of income. Observation-Disclosures. 1891, 1854
Total S53, loS, POI
Tax on real estate.... SITS, 9S7.20
Tax on personal property......... 6s.Os0,16
Tax on income. l9,913.64
Tax ON NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 1882. 90
Tax on bank stock. ............. lS,937.S7
Tax on licenses generally.......... 79,11S.O4
Tax on liquor licenses. 64,S4l.31
Tax on telegraph and telephone
companies. :. -. ;. ;. ......... s,2o1.s
Tax on notaries. $3.50
Total taxes. .S453. U9I.1
The State tax on real estate and per-
sonal property is 40 cents on 500; tax on
income one per cent; capitation tax 81
per head. Gain on tax of 1899. S11 O0S. Sc.
It makes no difference what agent con-
trolls your Insurance, he will give you a
Virginia State Policy of you request it.
Quick adjustment of losses made easy
by insuing with the Virginia State. No
waiting.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-01
Thousands Have Kidney Trouble.
and Don't Know it.
How TO Find Out

s FIJI bottle or common glass with your
water and let it stand twenty-four hours; 4
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-01
sTEADY INcREAsE.

A >
Mr.. W. w. Hardwcke. general agent
of the Aetna Life Insurance Company,
and general fire insurance agent, said
that the year, 1900 had been the best in
his experience. He has never failed to
increase his business in any year since
he opened his office, and believes that the
increase in 1901 will be greater than ever.
Mr.. Hardwicke believes that insurance
is the great thermometer and barometer
by which tc guage general business con-
ditions and prospects. He thinks that
the year 1901 will be the best business
year this country has ever experienced.
and is particularly enthusiastic over the
prospect in Richmond.
MR.. PULLIAM PLEASED.
Mr.. S. T. Puliiam. OF the firm of Messrs.
Saml Fl. Pulliam & Co.. general insurance
agents, said their business had largely
increased during the past year over that
done IN 1893. In the line OF fidelity in
suiance there had been a very large in
crease; while they had doubled their LA
biltty and accident business. They had
also done a fine business in the line of
fi;e insurance during the year.
His firm, said Mr.. Pulliam. was highly
gratifcd at the business results of the
past twelve months and they had every
reason to Relieve that 1901 would open
up uE6eT the most favorable conditions.
There were many indications. in his juds-
mont which pointed to an era of business
prosperity.
BAD YEAR, BUT LOOKS BETTER.
MIR. Edwin A. Palmer, secretary of the
Mutual Assurance Society OF Virginia. said
the past year had been a hard one on
fire Insurance people. and, while they
mad done a great deal of business, their
profits had been materially cut down by
lie great number of fires.
He thought the same was true in lis
line throughout the country
Mr. Palmer said business was begin
ming to look up considerably, and the out
look for 1901 was very encouraging, and
if lae percentage of fires should decrease.
he bad no doubt the year from present
:ndications would be a very prosperous
one.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-01

MR.. EICHEDBERGER TALKS.
Mir. II. D. Eicnelberger. general agent
for the Travellers Insurance Company
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-01
CWritten for The Times.)

BY HOWARD j. ldERRICK, Supcrinten-
dent of I3radstreets-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-01

tLtI OF IdSL EtdT-
Mr.. George X Wren, of Allegheny
Warehouse, practically reiterated the
above statement. His receipts have been
medium. deliveries very active, while his
stock On hand is about the same as usual
ON THE BREAKS
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-01

The carpenter with his hammer and
say, and the brick mason with his trowel
have reaped a harvest in Richmond dur
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-01

The sales on some of the Richmond
breaks have been very satisfactory and
will compare favorably with those of any
previous year. Prices have kept up very
well, and have been If anything, better
than those of last year. Smaller crops.
occasioned by the unfavorable seasons.
are expected for the new year. but on the
whole, the outlook is encouraging.
Mr.. j. y. Jeter, manager Of Stonewall
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-01

The value of real and personal property
in the city and the taxes thereon are
shown by the following table:
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-01

Captain Cunningham Hall, general
agent of Penn Mutual Life Insurance Co.,
of Philadelphia. reports the year 1900 has
been a most successful one, and that the
new business written during the year far
exceeds the product of any previous year
in the company's history. The year 1899
was considered very good. when the Penn
issued new policies to the amount OF S42,-
100000. but the year just closed shows
that the previous years record Is sur
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-03-21
GREAT CONFEDERATION.
Aforementioned Brewing Company
Plant and other Property mt
80. Louis I'm Flames

st. Louis, March 19.-Fire that is
supposed to have broken out in the ice
house of the Anheuser-Bu Brewing
company at the foot of Cherokee
street, about one o'clock, has been
famed into a great confagration and
has spread over five acres of buildings.
Among the buildings thought to have
already burned are those of the Mis-
souri, Car & Foundry company and
Il row of fats. The United States ar
senal, containing quartermasters'
stores, and the buildings of the Busch
brewery are threatened with destruc-
ton. A general alarm has been
turned in, and every engine available
has been sent TO the scene.
A telephone message received
shortly after three o'clock indicates
that the fire is under control, after
having burned property estimated in
value at S1,0OO,000, between Zepp street
and Utah street on the south and
north and kosciusko street on the
west to the river. The stone wall at
the arsenal stopped the spread of the
fire northward
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-03-21
PLACED IN THE TOMB.
Thousands Follow Remains of Gen.
Harrison to Grave-President
Mckinley Present.

Indianapolis, Ind, March 1S.-In the
center of hollow square of fully Is.
600 of his fellow-citizens, the remains
of Benjamin. Harrison were Sunday
afternoon Inferred in the family lot in
Crown Hill cemetery. Close by the
grave were the members of his fam
lily, President Mckinley and other Wis
itors of distinction and the more init
mate friends of Gen. Harrison. Back
distance of so yards, behind ropes
guarded zealously by large force of
police, stood with uncovered heads,
the great multitude.
AT the Harrison home, before the
remains were taken TO the First Pres
byterian church, where the full service
was held, there were brief exercises
for the members of the family and
more immediate friends of Gen. Har-
rison. Possibly $50 people were pres
emit. Mrs. Harrison did not appear,
but remained in her room until it was
time 10 leave for the church. Presi-
dent Mckinley, accompanied by Gov
Durbin. called at the house about one
o'clock.
The last resting place of ex-Presi-
dent Harrison is a tomb five feet
deep, incased in granite four inches
thick and covered with a granite top
of the same thickness. On the re-
verse side of the cover is the simple
inscriptions: Benjamin Harrison,
1s33-19O1." The interior of the tomb
was decorated with ferns so profuse-
" that no sign of earth or stone was
visible. Dozens of exquisitely beau
tiful floral tributes were placed on
the tomb and on the ground close by.
Indianapolis. Ind, March 19-Be-
fore the members of the immediate
family of Gen. Harrison leave the city
a meeting will be held at which the
generals last will and testament will
be read before it is probated. Ar
rangements for this family meeting
were being made Monday.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-03-21
CANNOT RESUME.
Johnson's DefaIcRtiOn About
$I50,OOO.

Washington, March 19.-The comp
ceived from the temporary receiver of
the failed First national bank of Niles,
Mich, preliminary statement of the
banks condition. From this report ii
appears that the amount of the detail
cation Will be approximately Sl50,O00,
which had been covered up by forged
loans and discounts. As the bank will
be unable to resume business, a per-
manent receiver will soon be appoint
ed TO close up it's affairs.
Columbus, O., March 19.-Charles 4.
Johnson. defaulting cashier of the
Niles national bank, of Niles, Mich,
was arrested here late Sunday after
noou. He came here about ten days
ago, and has been boarding at 1876
West Goodale street. Since his ar
rival here he has been playing the
bucket-shops, among his effects being
found two receipts for 500 each de-
posted with local brokers. About
week ago Johnson wrote relatives at
Niles for articles he needed, signing
the name of ]. 3. Elliott. Through
this letter johnson was located by
Secret Service Agent Porter, who
came here and assisted the local po-
lice in effecting the capture.
When searched at the city prison
$500 in currency and a certificate of
deposit for $1,000 on a local bank
were found. Among his effects were
also found several letters indicating
that johnson intended entering the
drug business.
Deputy United States Marshal
Bauer had charge of the prisoner,
awaiting instructions from Judge
Thompson, of the United States court
at Cincinnati. Johnson expresses a
willingness TO return to Niles.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-03-21
PRESENT THEIR CREDENTIALS
Ambassador Choate and Other For
ciGn Representatives Visit
Marlborough House.

London, March 19.-United States
Ambassador Choate and the other
ambassadors and ministers to Great
Britain presented their credentials to
King Edward at Marlborough house
at noon Monday.
Each member of the diplomatic
corps arrived in royal carriage
drawn by two horses and was attend
ed by three royal servants attired in
long scarlet eloaks. All the diplo-
mats wore levee dress, with orders
and decorations, with the exception,
of course, of Ambassador Choate.
who wore ordinary evening dress.
The foreign secretary, Lord Lans-
downe, introduced the visitors to the
king, who was attired in a field mar
shal'S uniform.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-03-21
No Right to the Title.

London, March 10.-In the house Of
commons Monday William Redmond,
Irish nationalist, gave notice that he
would take an early opportunity of
informing King Edward that he had no
earthly right to use the title of de-
fender of the faith The argument
came up ON Mr., Redmond's question
as to whether the title would appear
on the new coins and, if so, what par
ticular faith was meant. The chan
cellor of the exchequer, Sir Michael
Hicks Beach, replied that so long as
the kings titles remained unaltered
they would appear on the coins. Then
Mr.. Redmond protested and was called
to order.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-03-21
ENJOYED TRIP TO FLORIDA.
Duke of Newcastle Returns to New
lOrk-TO Confer with High
Church Leaders.

New York, March 1.-the duke of
Newcastle has returned to this city
from Florida where he has been en-
ioying an extended vacation. The
question of the publication in this
country Of his paper, the Church Re
view, has not been definitely settled.
Since his return he has met Rev.
George NJ Christian, rector of the
church of St. Mary the Virgin, and
Rev. Arthur Richie, rector of st. Ig-
natius' church His grace will be
leading participant in several infor-
NAL conferences to be held during the
week with high church leaders among
the Protestant Episcopalians of this
city. He will go to Boston next week,
and later to Philadelphia.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-03-21
WAR OVER CROSSES.
Serious Disturbances Occur mt Buda-
Pestb Between University on
Gals and Students

Buda-Pesth, March 10 Serious dis
turbanccs have occurred here between
the university officials and the stu.
dents in consequence of orders issued
by the minister of instruction for the
removal of all crosses from the lecture
rooms of the university. In spite of
this prohibition when the rooms were
opened Monday morning the profess
sors discovered that the students had
gained entrance and nailed crosses to
The walls. The officials commenced to
remove the religious emblems, but
were hustled and insulted by the stu
dents. Some of the latter. however.
supported the officials and violent
scenes ensued and the lectures we're
suspended. The matter Will be dis
cusScd in parliament.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-03-21
SPENDS DAY AT CANTON.
President Not Able TO Stay to Funeral
of wIfe's Relative.

Canton, O., March 19.-President Me-
Kinley's special car from Indianapolis
reached Canton at an early hour Mon
day morning and was sidetracked un-
til seven o'clock, when the president
was driven to the Barber home to join
Mrs. Mckinley and her sister and fam
fly at breakfast. During the night
Mrs. Harriet Saxton. wife of Mrs. Nc
Kinley's uncle. died at her home in
this city. Up to this time no arrange
ments have been made to delay the re-
turn of the president and party to
Washington until after the funeral.
All arrangements had been complet-
ed to start at night at 10:40 and it is
understood that such matters of Of
fetal business have been arranged
with reference to returning at that
time that a change could not be read
ily made.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-03-21
HOPES TO AVOID STRIKE.
President Mitchell Working Hard
to Secure Conference with
Coal Operators.
PRESENT OUTLOOK FAR FROM BRIGHT.
Another strike of the Anthracite
Miners VIII Not be Declared I'm
less the situation becomes Such
as to Absolutely Demand It-No
New Developments.

Scranton, Pa, March 19.-President
John Mitchell, of the United Mine
Workersof America, and District Pres
idents Nicholas, Duffy and Fahey, of
the three anthracite districts, of Penn
sylvania, are in session here. They
will take up the question of confer
ence with the operators on the wage
schedule and on the instructions of
last weeks Hazleton convention, and
hope to arrive at some plan whereby
such a conference can be secured.
The present outlook is far from
bright for a meeting of these inter
ests, but another strike of the anthra-
cite miners will not be declared unless
the situation becomes such as to abso-
lutely demand it.
President Mitchell viii remain in
Scranton all the week and will have
repeated conferences with the old
leaders. He refuses to discuss the
situation, but says he will probably
give out a statement later in the day
No New Developments.
indianapolis, Ind, March 19.-Sec-
rotary Wilson, of the United Mine
Workers of America, said Monday
that there are no new developments
III the situation in the anthracite re
gion of Pennsylvania. At present all
of the unsettled questions are before
the national board, consisting of the
president, vice president, secretary
and treasurer of the mine workers,
and eight of the members of the or
ganization elected at the convention.
1t is thought at headquarters here
that the question as to whether or
not the operators win attend the con-
vention, thus acknowledging the
union, is not the principal question
now being considered, and that the
miners would not strike for what was
simply failure to acknowledge their
organization. The time that the ex-
ecutive committee will remain III ses-
sion rests entirely with itself, but it
is thought that within two weeks il
will announce its decision as to wheth-
er or not the men are to be called
out.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-03-21
HAY TALKS WITH Senator'S
Sounding Them Respecting Their
Attitude on Isthmian Canal
Matters.
HAS LONG CONFERENCE WITH MORGAN.
AdVisabiIity of ReOpening NegotIa-
lions for "a Treaty with Great Brit
ain Under Discussion - Vigorous
Protest to ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
spends Day in Canton

Washington, March Secretary
Hay had a long conference Monday
with Senator Morgan respecting 18TH
milan canal matters and the advisibil-
ity of reopening negotiations for
treaty with Great Britain on the sub
ject. The secretary is losing no OPP
portunity of acquainting himself with
the views of senator's on this subject
and the conference Monday with SEN
ator Morgan is only one of nearly
dozen he has had on the same subject
with leading senator's and represen-
tatives since the adjournment of the
Fifty-siXth congress.
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GOES INTO STEEL COMBINE.
John ID. Rockefeller Turns Over His
Iron business to Morgan
Syndicate.

New York, March 19.-The report is
circulated here that all the interests
of John ID. Rockefeller in the iron
business, including mines, railways
and lake transportation lines, arc to
go into the United States steel cor
poration. These interests include the
Lake Superior consolidated iron
mines, which concern has a capital
stock of S30,000,000 of which S29, $751;
1887 is outstanding. 1t was incor-
porated under the laws of New Jersey
in 1898 to acquire and operate iron
mines in the Mesaba range, Minnesota.
The company owns extensive proper
ties in this region and leases some of
its mines to the Carnegie Steel com
pany and other large steel manufac-
turers. 1t owns the Duluth. Missabe
d Northern railway, extending from
Duluth to Iron Mountain. Mimi, and
embracing about 100 miles of road.
The Lake Superior consolidated
iron mines has no direct mortgage in
debtedness of its own, but the Duluth,
Missabe & Northern railway has a
bonded debt consisting of 81, 1OO, 900
hrst mortgage six per cent. bonds due
in 1922; $2,251,000 consolidated mort
gage six per cent. bonds due in 1923.
and S2,644,000 second mortgage five
per cent. bonds due in 1918.
j. P. Morgan & Co. have confirmed
the statement that the lake iron
mines, railways and lake transporta-
ton lines owned by John d. Rockefel-
Ter, are to be taken in by the United
States steel corporation.