Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-09-20

gospel and leader of his race.
y respectfully,
j. e. BYRD,
Committee Jso. t. TAYLOR,
j. J. GARTER
The above explains ITSELF We have
no more to say.
AT no time in the history of Rich
mond, or the whole state, for that mat
ter, has there ever been such rapid pro-
gress on a sure basis as has been exhib-
tied by the American Beneficial Insur-
ance Company Six weeks work has
astonished the world. The city of Rich
mond has without doubt shown its
confidence in the integrity and upright
ness of DIR. w. +. Graham, who has
walked in and out before them for the
last ten wears. During these years he
has shown himself worthy leader in
the church, in the business world, and
IN all matters touching the progress of
his race. Everybody knows his work
IN the Virginia Baptist State Conven-
- =, 80 = stfss-.sI Bsf 9tisJ Convention
and hiA,success in the insurance world
But now, it is the American Benefi-
clhl Insurance Company that is SO
thoroughly engaging the attention OF
this entire country.
The first monthly report showed that
50, 1888 in cash had been received from
all sources. That OF the first SIC, 900
capital stock, over $1,000 had been talk
en-. Never before in the history of
America has company of its kind been
started With such a strong financial
backing, The company has been CON-
PEELED 90 increase its capital stock SEQ,
600. The stockholders are among the
best citizens OF Virginia and elsewhere.
Ihey are numbered among the LAWYERS.
doctors, preachers, school teachers, car
penters, brick masons, artisans and all
Glasses OF good citizens.
A WONDERFUL MEMBERSHIP.
The membership among policy hold
sers has been wonderful. Just think of
1t, in Richmond there are over 1000
members; in DanEille, 1900; in Lynch
burg over 700; in Alexandria Zone
weeks work. SOC; in Norfolk lone
week s work. 200; Roanoke -four days
work. 200.
And now. President Graham is in
washington city opening up a first
class branch Office. On last Saturday
In company with the Company's attor-
ney, DR.. Graham went to the State
authorities and paid the regular State
insurance License and qualified to reg
ular legitimate insurance work. The
State license is $4,000 year
The following gentlemen are the
managers OF The American in the man,
ed cities: Danville, Mr.. w. A. Millner
assisted by Mr.. Stephen a. Parham;
Lynchburg, Mr.. Matthew w. Davis as
sisted by Mr.. r. l.. Cox; Roanoke, Mr..
w. E. Davis; Alexandria, Mr.. J. E.
Harris; Norfolk, Mr.. E. r. Artist.
Many more offices will be opened with
IN the next few weeks. Already there
are at least 80 persons engaged in the
work of The American.
EIGHT LADY CLERKS.
In the home Office there are eight Ia
dy clerks assisted by four young men
and In few days the company's own
nome building viii be occupied, which is
now being rapidly fitted up in first class
style by the firm Moore g. Archer. This
IS beautiful piece of property. 1t will
Do completed without a cent of debt
5eshng upon it Already The Ameri-
can has met the approval of both white
and colored citizens-the leading white
papers calling attention to it along with
he colored papers. Sick and death
plains are being paid without any hitch
Nhatever. The new straight life policy
payang from 500 up to $500 will be on
he market in few days.
NO TEhR TO PLAY.
fThe work is 50 great until President
Sra2am says he has no time to come
towh TO play with San-ballat and To-
: olah. He is doing a great work and
an come down. He says, those who
would desire newspaper fight with
him must first, before engaging in it,
make name for themselves as having
done something to give them decenk
standing before the world
The Board is now arranging to open
up in the different states. President
Graham says. eff you see the President
and leaders of an Insurance Company
running mad and butting their horns
snph, 1T is sure sign of failure ahead" :"
&ee clares that the man succeeding is
the Neppy man.