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The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1901-06-07

Isolns ~ bordS ma 81 u. Z. M III NJ
s e 90; oclss sad eslisf q ] ll
6.hsr ooSpos.s s,oci: III IL ~
Loans or ccliatsrHi security. 4. I. .. 0l,So6S60
SAsh On hand md "a bank 4. ), e. Il. olSOOi62
interest due and accrued Z. q. u. d. SO,Q00sf6
Premiums a. course 81 coiisction n
and transmit {. ,O2i 81
bt!M receivable, not matured, taken d
as 81 ' u: nd : s. Is I:
as Total sz 4 . Ass, 81 y
s,s5 AS LIABILITIEs. j,
Gross claims for Losses II. gsss Y I
adjusted and unpaid. S 100 43 4S
Gross claims for LOSSES. VI ~ Xxi rs b
4 upon which no; action sl III Is
has been taken y. +. !. ~ 0.577 50
Losses resisted ~ the B 81 '
company a. Ill co e,
Total gross amount Of s s
claims for losses. =. $6S4,632 90
Deduct re- insurance and & 4
salvage claims thereon .1e6. $40 90
Net amount of unpaid losses SIS, 322 on
Amount of unearned premiums ON ~ a
all outstanding risks .. .... $3.50. 4.152777 81
Due for commissions and brok-
erage,... ss 500 90
All other liabilities, SO. es4 4s
Total liabilities. ........ q. "a ,so5 1854 IS
RECEIPTS.
Premiums received during the year
Inters St and dividends received dur ~ 0''' =
Rens rec rees ysss during the sss9 g
Amount received from all other
sources 1888 4s
Total receipts 80. y. SO, AZ, 5a6 26
DISBURSEMENTS.
Losses paid during the year . s g. S91 ,695 81
Dividends paid during the year..... $4,000 90
Paid for commissions and brokerage 1,109 1858 Sc
Paid for salaries fees and all other
i: s,s;; s:is;.;S:s;: 8
~ Total Disbursements. III 1o7 II
NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS:
Total premiums received during the
Total losses incurred during the year 26,O4 Is
the year....... ....., ............. ss,1s4 "a
STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA
OFFICE OF COMMIseIoNER OF INSURANCE.
the state Of North Dakota do hereby certify that
the foregoing is a true abstract Of the original
statement now on file in this Office.
hand and alike l the seal of this office at Bis
mack, this LIST day Of May A. D. 1901.
FERD LEUTz,
leEAL1 Commissioner of Insurance.
w. G. GILBREATH. Deputy.
STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA,
OFFICE OF COMMISSIONERS OF INSURANCE,
COMPANIES CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY.
Whereas, The Insurance Company of North
America, of Philadelphia, corporation or
ganized under tie laws of Pennsylvania, has filed
in this office sworn statement exhibiting, Its
condition and business for the year ending
December 81. 1900, comfortable to the require
ments of the laws OF this state. regulating the
business of Insurance, and,
Office duly certified copy of its charter with
&c ttfcate Of organization IN compliance with
the requirement of the insurance laws aforesaid:
Now Therefore, I, Ferd Leulz, Commissioner
of Insurance OF the State of North Dakota pur-
suunt to the provisions Of said laws, do hereby
certify thas the above named Company is fully
empowered through its authorized agents 10
transact its appropriate business of Fire and
Marine Insurance in this state according to laws
thereyf, dntil the 31st day of December, A. D.
1901.
In testimony whereof. have hereunto set my
hand and seal ut Bismarck, this LIST day of May
A. D. 1901. FERD LEUTz,
[sEAL Commissioner of Insurance
BY w. G. CELEBRATE, .eputy,
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ABSTRACT OF STATENENT

AbS1HAC1 OF STATEMENT
For the year ending December 81, 1900, of the
condition and affairs Of the Phenlx Insurance
laws of the State of New York. made to the
Commissioner Of Insurance of the State of North
nakota, In pursuance Of the laws OF said State.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1901-06-07

Stops the Cough and Works Of
the Gold.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1901-06-07

Total disbursements, -. e
NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS,
Total risks taken during the year. :. :
Total premiums received during the
year -. ........ss ...... ..... ...... .........
Tota! Losses incurred during the year
Total amount Of losses paid during
the wear
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1901-06-07
To Cure a Cold in One Day.

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money if it fails
to cure. E. w. Groves signature is on
each box. 25c.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1901-06-07

Laxative Bromo- Quinine Tablets cure
a cold in one day. No cure, no pay
Price Is cents.
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ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT,

A0S4NACx VVi 0IAIAUI 6NIs
For the year ending December 81, 1899, OF the
condition and affairs of the PAlaune Insurance
Company, Ltd, Of London, England. organized
under the laws OF the Kingdom OF Great Bri tain,
made 70 the Commissioner of Insurance OF the
STATE Of North Dakota, in pursuance OF the laws
Secretary and Assistant Manager, G. j. Hol-
Principal Al States, crner Pine
Attorney for service in the State of North
Dakota.
Name, Insurance Commissioner.
Location, Bismarck, North Dakota.
Organized or incorporated, August ~, 1900. !
CAPITAL.
Amount of capital stock paid upin
.........................$ 100000 90
United States stocks and bonds s 43O,5 800 90
Railroad bonds and Stocks 101,5OO OO
Total assets .....................$ $4,000 90
RECEIPTS.
Home office $3.50 1872 600 90
Total receipts, ........$ $4,000 w
STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA.
OFFICE OF CohAIssIoNER OF INSURANCE.
l, Fred. Leutz, commissioner OF insurance of
the State Of North Dakota. do hereby certify
that the foregoing is true abstract of The origi
nal statement now on file in this otflce
In testimony whereof have hereunto set my
hand and affixed the seal of this Office ut Bis
marck, this LIST day of Nay, A. o., 1901. -.
[sesD Commissioner of Insurance,
By W. c. Galbreath, Deputy.
STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA.
OFFICE OF COMMISSIONERS oE INSURANCE. {
COMPANIES CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY.
Whereas, The Palatlne Insurance Co.. of Lon
dOn, England, corporation organized under
the laws OF Great Britain, has filed in this Office
sworn statement exhibiting lite condition and
business tor the year ending December 81, 1900,
conrormable to the requirement Of the laws of
this state regulating the business of insurance;
Whereas, The said company has filed in this
0mGe duly certified copy OF It's charter, with
c ger OF organization, in compliance with
said;
Now, therefore, I, Ferd Leutz, commissions r
vi insurance ct the e,ate os North DAKOTA, pur-
sasnt 70 Inc provisions of said laws do hereby
SsIuIy tnat the above named company is fully
empowered, through Its authorized agents, to
transact Its appropriate business of fire insurance
IN TINS state according to laws thereof, until the
SisI Gay OF December, A. D. 1891.
IN testimony whereof have hereuntO set my
nand and seal ut Bismarck this LIST day of May
"A; ". iyOl. FERD LEUTZ,
lSeal Commissioners o. Insurance.
BY W. G. Gilbreath, Deputy.
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ABSTRACT ON STATEMENT.

\OmCl6l fuOlC8t1O0)
Statement for the year ending December 81.
1900, of the condition and affairs of the London
q Lancashire Fire Insurance Company, of Liver.
pool, organized under the laws of the Kiagdom
OF Great Britain, made TO the Commissioner Of
Insurance of the State of North Dakota, in pur.
suance Of the laws of said state.
Manager, Archibald G. McIlwaine, Jr.
Principal Office in United States, $3.50
William St., New York.
Organized or Incorporated 1861.
Commenced busineas in United States 1879.
ASSETS.
Value Of real estate owned by the
company .....$ $4,000 90
United States stocks and bonds... 1,O66034 Is
Railroad bonds and stocks. .......... 241562 80
Cash In hands of United States Trus-
tees. 175ooo 90
Cash on hand and In bank.. 10381O 60
Interest due and accrued, ......... :. :. 9O63O 90
Premiums in course of collection and
transmission, $317 ,306.l9 less com.
missions $66 ,507.53.. ............... $50 798 66
Bills receivable, not matured, taken
for fire risks ........ .......... ...... 1851 81
Rents due and accrued. ............... 1904 %
All other Gums due the Company,
balances due from other companies 12,7ls.ss
Cash in hand of special agents .......... 938 al
Reinsurance due on paid losses ......... 971 68
Unidentified assets. cash in hands of
special agents 1854; balances due
from other companies 999.66............ 1886 on
Total assets $2,5745S8 Sc
Tombstone epitaph., 1901-11-03

The Fl Psso and Southwestern rail. road has received two new Baldwin engines, weighing l35 tons each.
 Mir. and Mrs. Forsyths arrived to day from California 70 visit their son fred. who is confined to the Company ' hospital with typhoid fever.
 Arrivsls ct the Norton Hsuse.-O, Mills, Phoenix; J. V. Cole, sumpter' Oregoo; Arthur Lsbelle, Idaho; A.: Redewell, Phoenix; Jsmes Lynn Ceurd City; 0. Zurnstein, Phoenix.
 Arrivals at Hotel Bsssensr.-A. " Sum. San Francisco; B. V. Garcia, Tucson; Clarence Hsydook, Los An- geles; James Martin, Sonora; G. M Nscoss-i; Collin Simmon., Los An geles; Walter Wright, Csnanea; Theo Hoskmeyer, St. Louis.
Tombstone epitaph., 1901-11-03

The PRosPIcToR has attempted to have the Reppy- -Weeden duel brought of in Tombstone, and 1t is not as al, unlikely that we will succeed. And e we are in sbs promoting business we may ss vel! double the attraction and bring of two "shooss" at one tios The second event viii be bet~ssn George Kelly of the Arizona Bulletin and John Birdno of the Graham Guar- dian. Kelly says Birdno drew too much money while scting e chief clerk of the Legislative council. Nr. Bndno strikes back like . vicious rep tile and says Mr. Kelly should be sent to the reform school. Both men are honest in their opinions, but the PRosrscrsR will threw its influence on the side of justice and hope that Birdno's first shot nay silence Kelly. Who ever heard of sn editor drawing toe much Doneyf
Tombstone epitaph., 1901-11-03
A GOOD MAN GOES RIGHT
An Old-Time TOmbstoner is Q
 Prosperous Man
A GOOD OBJECT LESSON

The Border Videt.e pays the follow ing deserved tribute to Frank 0. Earle, . former citizen of Tombstone, and who is now manager for the Fl Psso Smelling company:
 Frank c. Earle, for many years ssssJer, expert. and general agent for mining investors, but for severa yssYs ore buyer for one of the biggest smelssrs c Fl Ps.o, has ~ lsst re- ward and is new ct the h,sd of smelt- ing interests in the extensive world of that industry. He is now ct the head of the big snelters in Fl Paso.
 'When the writer first krew Frank, ss then familiarly called, he had an uupretentious ssssy ofiice on Fremon t street, Tombstone, and was diligsnt in his work and investigations. Everys one had good word for him, and his greatest vice was citing in front of his workshop and modest laboratory Id the quies evening enjoying e good cigar and . circumscribed circle of &C., quaiatsnces. The close friends oi Frank in shose days were such men as Hon. Jimmie J. Chatham, Marcus A. Smith, E. B. Gage. Charles Dennis Rsppy, and other equally bright lights.
 ''They liked the modest young man for his earnest work, unsstentstious ways and known honesty. These wsll-known gentlemen are still living and will doubtless cordially join the Videtse i. co.gra,ulating Mir. Earle upon attaining the exsl,.d position he now holds and deserves. His cs- reer is an object lesson to other young men who wish to succeed in life"
Tombstone epitaph., 1901-11-03
COMMON WEALTH CLOSED.
Mill and Mine Has Suspended
 Operations
IS OPPOSED TO UNIONISn

The stamps of the Commonwealth mine st Pesrce are hung up. the free have been drawn, and where nly few days ago ell was activity desc. lstion reigrs.
 This state of affairs was unexpected and is the culninstisn of ths organi- sation Of 6 miners' union. About l25 men were employed by she Com nonuealth company the most of whom are married and own their own homes ct Pearce. Every thing vas running smoothly, sppar- ently, until . few days since it was learned by the management that 6 union was being perfected by the men. Superintendent Brockmsn did not take kindly to the organization. He investigated the purposes of the union and was informed it was beneficiary ito care for the sick, furnish library recreation hall, etc. Mir. Brsckman volunteered to meet all these demsnds personally, st the same time inform ing the men that the stamps would be hung up until consumed by rust be- for Co would allow q union man to work in the Commonwealth mine.
 They were told that if any grievance sIistcd it would be rec,ified ii made known; that if they desired any organ isst,on other than e union she com pany would contribute to its msinten- snse and that Ar. Bruckmsn wou Id personally identify himself with the institution. The considerations for these luxuries WIS c renunciation of union principles, to which. apparently, the men declined to subscribe, and she mine and rnill were closed down Saturday afternoon sII attaches were paid in full, many Of the single men have left the camp, while those si families are still at Pesrce hoping, possibly, that an aDiosble adjustment of the diEculsy may yet bs affected.
 tis hoped, for the benefit of both the men anl the company, that an understanding may be arrived st whereby neither sIde may feel that 6 comproni,e of principle has been made and the mine and nill will re sane operations.
Tombstone epitaph., 1901-11-03
STATEHOOD CONVENTION.
We'll Attended and Good Work
 Transacted
IS ASTR0NG DELEGATION

The Tombstone delegates ts the Statehood convention that assembled 6. Phoenix last Saturday have re- turned, feeling justly els,ed over the work accomplished
 It was 6 representative sssemblage of representative western men who had congregsted in non partisan con. vention to formulate an appeal to con- gress for the sdsis.ion st Arizona to the sistsrhood of State. The dele gates from the two great parties were well chosen aud manifested . spirit 10 choose delegates to go Washing lon whs would reflect credit upon the Territory and accomplish that for which they are to be sent, Those se- lected are: William c. Greene of Nsco, E. B. Gage and Jack Lavler of Prescott, W. J. Murphy of PhoeniI, John Brockmsn si Pesrce and L. ". Mix of Nogales.
 Although orstorisal demonstrations were not sece,sary to lend enthusissn to the occasion, Congressman Smith occupied the floor for 8 lew moments and in his inimitabls style electrified the convention and est each heart on fire for statehood. New Mexico was ably represented by Governor Otero and Col. Chsves, both of whom spoke interestingly on the Statehood ases- tion.
 Should Oslahons and New Mexico send equally ss strong delegations to the White House e will Arizona the PROTECTOR is Of opinion that Presi- dent Roosevelt will give orders to the enemy to "lie down" and advise Con- gress to quietly submis to the demand.
Tombstone epitaph., 1901-11-03

CHI Mcclure, John Hsncs and H F A.hurss, administrator of the es- tate of W H Anhurst, deceased, OWE CTS of ths asbestos mines in the Grand Canyon, sold the same this week to c lady capitalist ia New York City.
 The sale was made for f6, 600 casb which was . "snsp" bargain, as these minss are considered by experts to be quite valuable. The present owner has secured the services of Capt John hsnce to superintend the vorkin z the mines and he will put emal. force of men to work the frat Of next month.
 This sale means more investm snt Of capital in shs Grand Canyon min isa district, and she employment oJ more labor. This helps Flsgsss6, ss 10 is the natural supply psiot Ter this, e we'll ss for other mining districts surrounding tbis city.-Flsgssad Gen.
Tombstone epitaph., 1901-11-03
ARE IN A BED OF WEALTH
Arizona is Reveling in Her
 Greatest Mining Period.
GOLD, SILVER AND COPPER

Arizona is now entering upon ihe greatest mining period os.its existence, says the Western Mining World. It is. in fact, proper to esy that il has al ready entered upon it, but it is still e, the threshold. From now forward it will 70 on adding each year to i,s mineral production to . degree that, while the yearly increase may no, csuse any immediate commotion, will be surprising when c few years heoce one looks bsckw And in saying this it may be well to add that this present and future activity in mining will not be confined so any one sec ,ion Of th Territory, Enocgh is LOW known to bs sble Co state with some certain accuracy that Arizona is richly minerslized throughout, Tor, with but few exceptions. there are already es tsblished mining camps in every county In the Territory, with produc- ing mines and cisims under develop ment in all of them. Another thing to he noted is that It's ore bodies are rich h three prsnInent mstals-gold slver and copper.
Tombstone epitaph., 1901-11-03
A e30. 600 theater buildinEi Thsrs he kind Of one they are figuring CD Tor FlAgstsf. Gem.
VALUE OF MANS LIE

The Supreme Courts have decided that the life of the average man is worth just what he IS able to earn. 4 man n's earnings depend to a great extent upon his health, and it is always in his power to improve hIs condition. The stomach is the measure of strength and health Every mas nay be bright. active and happy, if his digestion is normal. If it is not, Hoste,ter's Stomach Bi,,ers will make it SO. It pats the digestive organs in condition ts properly digest and as sinilaie food, Try it for constipation, indigestseu, dyvPePsia, blliousness, liver and kidney troubles. It has cured stom- ach ailments for the past fifty years, and oday there is nothing just as good.
Tombstone epitaph., 1901-11-03

All the big mines of Tombstose are united under the name of the Tomb stone Consolidated Mining Company, Limited, with MT Frank NJ Murphy as president and hr E B Gage ss ger- ersl manager. The four com partmens shaft has nearly reached water level and the tig pumps are soon to be on the ground. Arrangements have been made for a railroad from Fair bank, and reduction works will be at the mines The Tribune predicts that Tombslone will be the most importsn, mining camp in the territory within three yeare.-Flsrence Tribune.
Tombstone epitaph., 1901-11-03
MULTIPLICITY UF SEVENS
A Singalaritv of Numbers Sel-
 dom Encountered
IMPARTING INFORMATION

Seven is number of great prom,- hence and singulsrisy. There are seven plsnets, seven metals, seven colors and seven tsstes; there are seven principal virtues-shree divine and four cardinal; there are seven days in the week and seven ages of man there are seven windows through which the ordinary senses are exercise ed-the syer, the ears, the nostrils and the mouth; there are seven liberal srt., seven sciences and seven note, in music; the seventh son is a wonders and the seventh son of . seventh son is simply marvellous io his healing powers.
Tombstone epitaph., 1901-11-03
MINERAL ASSOCIATIONS.
Facts That Are of Interest to
 Mining Men
ARIZONA'S FORMATIONS,

Mineral Wealth of Bedding, Cal. makes these comments that will be O interest Co mining men: "The large copper mises of Arizons are nearly ell associated with limestone; those ol Butte, Mont, are in granite; those oi Lake Superior in eopglomerste sand stone and disdsse; those of Duck town, Tenn, in mica-.chist; thee oi Iron Mountain, Shasta county, Cal, fer the most part in rbyolire; those si Idaho mostly in diorite."
Tombstone epitaph., 1901-11-03

Mining in Ariz ons has produced such satisfactory results to those vho have invested their capital and labor In its mining properties that |, may be confidently affirmed the territory has, speaking broadly, passed beyond ths prospective s.age. h three prom inent metals-gold, silver and copper -Arisons is new producing them in such quantities as to jushiy she asser- lion shss it Is the meet richly mineral, ised portion Of equal area CD shis con : tinsnt. These s,e views of the Les Angeles Mining Review, the editor of which has, during the past four yesrs, carefully watched and noted the steady uninterrupted development Of its mineral deposiss.-Globe Silver Belt.
Tombstone epitaph., 1901-11-03

A Boston man says that tbe Amer can bad men" are apt s be "biu- netse, with dark eyes aad skins, thioE. straight hair, are almost pever bald, are seldom gray; are dolichoksphslic; i; show no Turanisn or Illyrisn ohsrso- tsrissics; and arc probably sports from she prsso- Kelsic and sn' 'ouscrop through invslu,:on iron . long sub. m rged pact" Co if you sss "sporr ,h,s loeks Ike that, dadea
Tombstone epitaph., 1901-11-03

c H Wild formerly . clerk in the railway service and soon to accept a position n private secretary to " 0 Greene, the new York copper msge ate, is in this city. Mir Wild is the son of Greene's former friend and 6 chsace meeting at Bowie come sims ago re- suited in the oder of the position which MT Wild gladly accepted Globe Times.
Tombstone epitaph., 1901-11-03
STATSoy OHIO, CirYe TOLEDO,

SIATsoJ OHIO, CIrYe ToLKpo,I
 LUCAS COUNTY. |" Frank J. Cheyney makes oath that hs is the senior partner of the firm of r. J. Oheyney & Co.,, doing business in the city of Toledo, county and state aforesaid and that said firm will pay the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOL LARS fer each and every case of stsrrh that cannot be cure by the zee of Halle Cstsrrh Cure.
 FRANK J. CHENEY. Sworn to before me and subecribs my presence, this 9th day oi Decem Der, l66.
 gRALl A. ". GASLEON.
 Notary Publi Hall's Catsrrh Cure is taken inter nelly and acts directly on the back ( ss uucus surfaces of the system xdoo or testimonials free
 ?. CHENEY ( co.
Tombstone epitaph., 1901-11-03

suPt s A Thompson of ths Nj E church in Arizons, who is making 6 tonr Of tkis section held services st the M E church here yesterday. The Rev is sn able .pesker and was atier- lively listened .s by his large ccngre- gstion. Rev Rsmey who is assigned to this charge is expected here within wo or three weeks.
Tombstone epitaph., 1901-11-03

The Range News ssys the Turquoise Copper Mining ( Smelling company held . stockholder.' meeting st the office of Soto Bros in Wilcox last Mon day. Jep Ryan was elected president VII MsKittrick, vice president, and P Soto was reelected secretary and treasurer. An adjourned meeting was held ct Tombstone 6 day or to later.
Tombstone epitaph., 1901-11-03

The new 300 ton jacket was blown in at Cansnes on the llth instsnt. This makes three furnaces now in operation st Cananea and 6 fourth will be added. Review.
Tombstone epitaph., 1901-11-03

Arizona is certain to become famous for her rich and productive gold mines. During the last year a number of very rich gold mines have been discovered and are under successful development With our immense copper fislds, iIinged all around with gold, Ariz Dns ought to feel happy Star.
Tombstone epitaph., 1901-11-03

A musical and literary entsrtain- church is 10 be had at Schiehelin Hall on Dec 18th next. there is Fl nty sf local talenti in Tom5ston for an entertainment as contemplated and the efforts Of the en,srtsIners will undoubtedly receive liberal encour- sgement at the bsnds of our cisiz
Tombstone epitaph., 1901-11-03

The American Gitl1nine, si,ua'eI 20 miles north of Yuma in California. has been bonded 10 sn English con psny for g, ,O0o, 600. The American girl is one Of the richest properties on the Psc fic coasi.-Yuma Sentinel.
Tombstone epitaph., 1901-11-03

The editors better hall let us the other day to teach school in ,he San Psdrs valley. We have the edge on most of our brother editors. We bsvs . wife who can make living for us when we fail e do SO ourselves, which is sften She sase with the average country editor. ''God Bless Our Home. "-WIlcox Range News.
Tombstone epitaph., 1901-11-03

Governor Murphy bss appointed e delegates to the fifth annual conven- ton of the National Livestock Asso- cistioo, Jsmse E Bark of Phoenix, H o Hooker of Wilcox. and E . Gosnsy of Flsgstsf. The convention will bs held at the s.udebaksr thsassr ss Chiosg", beginning Dec. 3.
Tombstone epitaph., 1901-11-03

Jsstice Chss G Sanders of Benson died last Thursday of oonssap,ion and his remains were taken to his old home in Missouri for intermens. The udge was we'll and favorsbly known and despest sympathy goes cut to his bsfeaved wife.
Tombstone epitaph., 1901-11-03

At frequent intervals ~e read, "He made his pile in Arizona" This is only one "strau which shows which way the wind blows" when it comes to Q question of Arizons's mineral wealth.