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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1904-07-22
Bethesda Citizens Association.

The Bethesda Citizens Association met
Monday night, July 18th, at Parish Hall,
Cyrus Keiser, second vice president, presd-
Ing in the absence from the city Of the Presl-
dent. The committee reports ELECTED con-
siderable discussion, particularly the reports
of the transportation, roads and highways,
and educational committees.
It was ascertAlned that the taxable basis
for Bethesda district Is about one million,
three hundred thousand dollars, and that
the tax rate Tor schools is % cents on 500,
making the school taxes paid by that district
about $3.50. Less than 81 600, however,
for three schools was expended last year In
that district by the School Commissioners,
and less than $1,000 for four schools the
year before The Chevy Chase school was
discontinued that year and the property
sold, and the proceeds Of the sale were said
TO be promised then 10 be re-invested In
new graded or high school OF ample iacili'
ties for the 100 children Of school age said TO
exist In that section, most OF whom are now
compelled, II was stated, TO either remain at
home or go, at great expense, into Wash.
InRton TO school. The committee was d.
rected 10 continue Investigations into the
matter and endeavor 10 secure the greatly
needed facilities at the earliest possible mo
ment.
DIR. John l.. Lewis, chairman Of the com
mittee on health, gave an interesting talk on
the causes and prevention in part OF the
diseases of malaria, typhoid fever, ETC., com
mon To the coming season. DIR. Schroeder,
Superintendent of the Agricultural Expert
mental Station, and also a member Of thi'
committee, likewise spoke interestingly and
IpstructiVeiy upon the prevalent disease o
rabIes and the importance OF using every
means 10 prevent It's spread, It being posi-
HE he said, W wipe il out almost wholly b.
muzzling the animals likely 10 be affected b.
the disease, or otherwise rendering them In
capable Of transmitting II by attacking an!
one.
The Association lie about 10 publish !!
constitution, containing also list OF th
officers, committees aud members. Any on
Interested may procure a copy. Ten ne'
members Joined. and the Association Is be
coming thoroughly organized for efiiclen
work, which may soon be expected OF
iron the enthusiasm and interest manifesto
by Ia members. It includes large mi
jority Of the prominent people of that dl
trict.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1904-07-22

Services at Ascension Church, Gathers
burg, every Sunday at o A. N.
Rev. Barton II. Winston will preach In
the Rockville Christian Church next Sun
day at IL A. M. Subject, "The Natural and
Supernatural"
Rev. G. II. Fielding will preach in the
Potomac N. Il. Church South next Sunday
at II A. NJ, and Rockville al 8 Z. NJ.
Rev. W. +. Locke will preach In the
Emory NJ. L. Church South next Sunday
at 1880 A. NJ, aud Goshen at $3.50 p. NJ.
Rev. T.. W. Walker will preach Ia the NJ.
4. Church South at Fravilah next Sunday
morning at II o'clock, and at Jamestown
In the afternoon at $3.50 O'Clock.
Rev. X. l.. McNair will preach at the
Rockville Presbyterian Church next sun
day morning at II o'clock Emily Grove
Chapel at 4 p. NJ, and Poolesvllle at 7. N.
The Young Mems Christian Association
Of Poolesville will hold prayer services In
the Hall, Friday night, July 2Snd, for men
and ladies, led by Rev. X. A. Smith. Also
gospel service in the Walnut Dell school
house, Buck Lodge, Sunday afternoon, July
oath, at 3 O'Clock, led by Mr.. T. X. Hall
Clarence Price, Secretary.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1904-07-22
Nervous Dyspepsia Cured by Rydale's
Stomach Tablets.

Mr.. R. L. Jones, buyer for Parker 4 Brid-
get, whose large department stores are To-
Gated at 9th and Penn. Ave, Washington, d.
O., writes, under date of April IA, '04, as
follows; Last February, one year, while in
New York on business for my house, cought
a severe cold, which laid me up for several
weeks aud left me weak and nervous. | had
little or no appetite, aud my digestion was
very poor. Ny physicians could not get at
the cause of my trouble, as my digestion
seemed so much impaired. decided to try
Rydale's Stomach Tablets, being assured by
friend, they were good dyspepsia medi.
cine After using them for few days, |
began to realize that was getting better.
gave up the DOCTORS prescription and have
gained 20 pounds while using two boxes Of
these tablets. never felt better 10 my life,
and accredlt Rydale's Stomach Tablets with
having cured me. can recommend them,
most heartily, to sufferers from nervous in
digestion and general rundown condition Of
the system. R. W. Vinson, Rockville; g..
W. Etchison, Gaithersburg.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1904-07-22
In Memoriam.

With the death of Mr.. Ottmar Sonnemann,
ST., which occurred on July 10Th, 1904,
at his home at Chevy Chase, Montgomery
county, Md, has lost one of its oldest resi-
dents.
Mr.. Sonnemann was born In Germany in
1894, where he studied the profession OF
civil engineer and architecture. Alter gradu.
ating he came TO this country In 1S49 and
was for some time connected with the Is u
o. and Loudoun-Hampshre Railroad In the
construction of their bridges; later serving
for number of years as constructing en-
gineer In the rebuilding Of the dome of the
U. s. Capitol under Gen. NJ. @. Megs.
Mr., Sonnemann was a thorough student
In his profession, well versed In several OF
the old languages and a man of high moral
and Intellectual ability. He purchased the
home at Chevy Chase, where he died, in
1850. His widow and ten children survive
him.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1904-07-22
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Popular Excursions to Niagara Falls,
only $40. 80 Round Trip from Rock
vile, July and 10, August B and
10, Sept. 2 and 10, Oct. :, 1904.

Excursion tickets will be sold on above
dates for any train making connection with
Train No. 504, leaving Washington TOO A.
NJ. Baltimore (Camden Station, 7.60 A. NJ >,
arriving at Niagara Falls at IL 90 p. NJ,
From points west Of Mt. Airy and Wash
ingtOn Junction, tickets will be sold for any
train on the day previous to above dates.
Tickets valid for return ten 10Y days, in'
GLIDING date OF sale, on all regular trains.
Holder. of Niagara Falls tickets have the
privilege Of making a delightful side trip
from Niagara Falls 10 Toronto and return
going and returning same day for $l.25 ;
and on return journey can make the charm
ing side trip from Rochester TO the Thousand
Islands and return for Sb.75.
StOp.OVers permitted on return trip At Buf-
falo, Rochester Junction, (for Rochester,
Geneva, Watkins Glen aud Mauch Chunk.
These popular eHcursio rs are run through
the most beau tiful section OF the east, giving
daylight views of the beautiful Susquehauna
river, the Lehigh and Wyoming Valleys.
Call on ticket agents for pamphlets giving
full Information.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1904-07-22
Seneca Items

Seneca Items.
Col.Wm. II. Gunnell is very III, with lit.
tie hopes for recovery.
Much wheat remains 10 shocks AID some
thrashlng has been done. Little hay has been
saved, and that 10 poor condition, though
large crop lie apparent, but dead ripe. APP.
ples will be a poor crop this year and vege-
tables are plentiful.
We saw NJ, who got tangled up Ia roads
without guide boards, In the neighborhood
of Poolesville, &C, armed with big map
from the Geodetic Survey Of the United States
s,udyInp the roads. He seemed pleased at
having solved the problem and now does not
go astray.
Junior, your correspondent OF TrAVllAh'
with a party of friends, visited Chesapeake
Reach last week. Many crabs served 10
different style were devoured by the party
and now il Is impossible for them W either
w.lk straight or lie straight 10 bed
yery few bass have been taken this year
which may make that game hsh more
plentful in the future.
! seneca, July 10, 1904. Il a.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1904-07-22

Fair Judges Secretary James L Bog
ley, Of the Montgomery County Agricultural
Society, has announced the selection OF the
following as judges Of the various exhibits
at the annual Rockville Fair, TO be held
August %, "a, % and 90
es-Thoroughbreds, saddle, standard
bred, quick draft, hackney and coach, Q. T
smith, of Hsgerstown. Md. heavy draft, +.
NJ. Hiteshew, Of Frederick, Md.
Cattle, sheep and hogs, Capt N. b. Rowe,
of Fredericksburg, Va.
Poultry, A. Il. Warner, Of Baltimore.
Machinery, farm implements, harness, We
hicles, e. d. Hawkins and Geo. W. Cashellr
of this county.
Farm products and -four, James T. Hen
derson, Of this county.
Garden products, Henry Kisner. Of this
county.
Flowers, VIM. /. Bosrmsn, of Washing
ton.
Fruits John T. Kelly. Of this county.
Dairy products, Mrs. Sylvester o. Jones
Of this county.
Domestic manufactures, Miss Juliet ii
Gallaher, of Wsynesboro, Va.
Culinary department, Mrs. Bradley Ma
gruder, Of this county.
Childrens department. Mrs, James II
Jones, Of this county.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1904-07-22

EpwOrth League Rally The sum
mer rally Of the Epwor.h League Union Of
Washington aud this vicinity was held 10
the NJ. E. Church South here last Tuesday
evening. 1t was a large aud enthusiastic
gathering, and the program rendered was
foil of Interest A special electric car
brought out large number OF washing
tonians and others from the vicinity OF the
city, while the different leagues OF the coun'
ty we're largely represented.
The opening song service lasted twenty
minutes, and was conducted by Prof. Will
son Walker, OF Gaithersburg; devotional eE'
erclses, conducted by Rev. T, j. Lambert, oil
Gaithersburg. followed. The choir OF the
Rockville Church sang q selection, alter
which Mr.. Ii W. Ellison, Of Del Ray, Va,
delivered an address on "The Successful
Devotional Meeting" Rev. j. II Well, oil
Baltimore, also delivered an address, BIZ
subject being "Soul Culture
After solo by Miss Lillian Chenoweth
OF Washington, the roll was called and som'
business transacted The meeting CONCLUDED
with the benediction by Rev. W. F. Locke
pastor OF the church.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1904-07-22
Ico-Crcann.

During the summer we will always have
Vanilla and some other se4sonable flavor on
hand, which we will sell at DOC half-gallon,
35c q quart, in Ice, 26c quart, 10 boxes.
Other Aavors, Sl.25 per gallon, Soc a half
gallon not less than Il halEgallon made 10
order. Brick Cream, $l.26 per gallon, al
loving one extra kind besides the aAvors on
hand II more than one extra flavor, 81 so
per gallon Half gallon bricks Of such aavors
as we have on hand, at 85c per halEgAllon
II extra Aavors, Toe per halEgallon quarts,
not over two kinds, ACC. Special prices for
large quantities.
We can assure you that, owing 10 new ar
raugsments we have made, we expect TO ha We
better ice-cream this year than ever.
Respectfully yours, -
n. REISINGER,
Rock Vile, Nd.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1904-07-22
The Good Old Summer Time.

10 the good old summer time, when bycicle5
throng the thoroughiares, and farm animals
and rOadsters are all kept busy, accidents to
man and beast are Of frequent occurrence.
Elliotts Emulsified Oil Liniment Is the most
serviceable accident and emergency linimen I
10 use. II relieves quickly and heals speedily
cuts, COMMISSIONS, bruises, sprains, etc. You
get one one half pint for 25c., and you get
your money back il not satisfied. X. W.
Vinson, Rockville; q. W. Etchison, Gath
arakneO
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1904-07-22

Bees Laxative Honey and Tar Is the orig.
inal Laxative cough cure. II is the best
Laxative cough syrup made. Bees Laxa-
tive Honey and Tar contains the autisectic,
healing soothing and strengthening proper
ties Of the Native Pine, combined with other
Ingredients In a laxative syrup made from
pure strained honey. Cures all coughs and
weak lungs. Sold at Wilson'S
Drug Store.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1904-07-22
A Great Ruler,

One of the greatest OF rulers is the liver
II governs the human organism When the
liver Ia out of order the whole system be-
comes diseased. Keep your liver healthy by
using Rydale's Liver Tablets. They cure all
liver trouble. They cure constipation. Your
money back If they do not give satisfaction.
r. W. YinsOu, Rockville; q. w. Etchison,
GaithersburR
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1904-07-22
Are Your Lungs W eak 2

Does the cough, left by the 'grippe-or the
cold contracted during the winter, still hang
ont Rydale's Elixir will cure your cough
and heal your weak lungs. II kills the germs
that cause chronic throat and lung disease
and helps nature restore the weakened organs
to health, Trial size 25c Family size SOC
R. W. Vinson, Rockville q. W. Etchison,
Galthersburg.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1904-07-22

Bees Laxative Honey aud Tar is differen
from all other cough syrups. 1t contains
anti-septic properties to destroy the germs,
solvent properties to cut the phlegm and lax
alive pro yerties to cleanse the system. Bees
Laxative Honey and Tar is pleasant, per-
manent cure for all coughs, colds, lungs and
bronchial affections. Sold al Wilson'S Drug
Sinrh.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1904-07-22

Electric Railroad schedule - The
following schedule Of the Washington and
Rockville Electric Railway went In effect
Monday, March II. 1901
Cars leave Georgetown for Rockville at
$50 A. NJ, then every hour ill 1880 p. NJ.
Cars leave Rockville Tor Georgetown at
$50 A. NJ, then every hour Till 1890 A. M.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1904-07-22

Pineules 10 the name OF new discovery
put up In new way 4 certain cure tor all
Kidney and Bladder troubles, Rheumatism,
Lumbago, etc. You are requested to call at
our store aud let US show you Pineules, de-
rived from the Pines. Sold at Wilson'S Drug
Store
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1904-07-22

The oIygeuized strength Of the healing
pines, combined with other we'll known kid.
ney and bladder remedies, u presented 10
Pineules. This new discovery gives imme-
Store,
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1904-07-22

We are agents for the famous little liver
pills recently discovered by the venerable
DR.. Dade OF Chicago. Persons who have
used Dade's pills will have no other. They
cure constipation. Sold at Wilson'S Drug
Store
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1904-07-22

Pinesalve acts like poultlce. There is
no sore, boil or abrasion Of the skin Pine
salVe will not cure. PinesalVe draws the FIRE
out of a burn instantly and heals without
leaving a scar. Sold at Wilson'S Drug Store.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1904-07-22

Attention, COInrades.-The Annual
Meeting Of Ridgely Brown Camp will take
place In Rockville, Saturday, 9th Of August,
1904, at 10 A. M. All Confederate Veterans
are cordially invited 70 attend.
Il. l.. AMIss. AdlutanL.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1904-07-22

NAnZan Is certainly specific for Piles.
This new discovery Is put up 10 cola psible
tube, with nozzle, 30 1t may be applied where
most needed. Stops the pain instantly and
cures, Sold At Wilson'S Drug Store.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1904-07-22

Death Dust" for removing and kill
ing anita, reaches, bedbugs, moths, cent?
pedea, cfoton bugs, spiders, heas, hles, lice
90 animals, insects and their eggs on plAns,
&c. Al YinaOnIs Drug Store.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1904-07-22

Rings Dyspepsia Tablets instantly relieve
the stomach aud aid digestion. They are a.
pleasant a. loaf sugar and cure dyspepsia,
sour risings, cAtarrh OF the stomach and 10 :
digestion. Sold at VinsOn's Drug Store.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1904-07-22
NOTICE.

TIME Supervisors OF Elections for Mont
i gomery county on Tuesday, July l2t {,
David J. Broadly, Democrat, Rockville,
Judge of Election and Officer of Registration
LIST Precinct, 4lh Election District, vice VIM.
T. Griffith, resigned.
Joseph T.. Moore, Jr.. Republican, Sandy
Spring, Judge of Election and Officer OF Reg
istration LIST Precinct, 9Th Election District,
vice Frank Hallowell, resigned.
Chas. R. hartshorn, Republican, Brighton,
Judge OF Election and Officer Of Reg istra ton
aud Precinct, 9th Election District, vice VIM.
W. Harvey, failed to qualify.
JOHN e. WEST,
Clerk to Board of Supervisors.
july l5-3t
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1904-07-22

WilliamsOn's Sarsaparilla, the best medi-
cine In the world TO purify the blood. For
sap only at Wilson'S Drug Store.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1904-07-22
Ru,,osss in the orphans' Court

Business In the Orphans' Court
The following business was transacted In
the Orphans Court:
Letters of administration we're granted TO
Philip f. Mossburg upon the personal estate
of Peter X Mossburg, deceased. Bond
5000.
Letters Of administration q. r. A were
granted To Aylett T. Hoffman upon the
perso nal estate OF Olivia M. Evans, de.
ceased Bond 5000.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1904-07-22

School Affairs The School Commits
sloners met on Tuesday last and transacted
the following business
The appointments Of the following teach
ers we're confirmed: Lucy l.. Broadly, 5nouf
fer's; Lena V. Tolson, Colesville; Alta NJ.
Bartgis, Cedar Bend. Resignation Of the
following teacher was accepted Esther g..
Luhn, Elmer.
The contract for the Gaithersburg High
School building was awarded W A. y. War.
then at $500.
The Board will meet July 20, 70 receive
bids for books, furniture, etc.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1904-07-22

Cure that Cold by using Syrup Of White
Pine and Tar Only 40 cents al Wilson'S
drug Store.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1904-07-22
ORDER MIST.
VIM. R Humphrey VS.. John Mccullough ct &

VIM. R, Humphrey vs.. John Mccullough ct al
In the Circuit Court for Montgomery county,
as a Court of Equity. No. 2076 Equity.
NRDERED this 18th day Of July, A. D.
" 1904, by the Circuit Court for Mont
gOmery county, as a Court OF Equity, that the
Auditors Report, filed in the above entitled
cause, be ratified and confirmed unless cause
to the contrary thereof be shown on or be-
fore the 9Th day Of August next: Provided a
copy Of this order be inserted in some news
paper published in Oaid Montgomery county,
once in each OF three successive weeks before
the said eth day of August, 1904.
JOHN l.. BRUNETT, Clerk
Circuit Court for Montgomery county.
True copy-Test:
july lb-id JOHN l.. BRUNRTT, Cpk.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1904-07-22
O r D E r NISI.


Edgar r. Perry and others, Plaintifis, va.
Rosetta V. Ricketts, and Others, Defendants.
In the Circuit Court for Montgomery county,
as Court of Equity. No. 1928 Equity.
NRDERED this 18th day Of July, A. d
" 1904, by the Circuit Court for Mont
gomery county, as Court of Equity, that the
Auditors Report, filed In the above entitled
cause be ratified and confirmed, unless cause
to the contrary thereof be shown on or before
the 9Th day of August next: Provided q copy
of this order be inserted in some newspaper
published in said Montgomery county, once
in each OF three successive weeks before the
said eth day of August, A. D., 1904.
JOHN l.. BRUNETT, Clerk
Circuit Court for Montgomery county.
True cOpy-Test:
July lb-td JOHN l.. BRUNETT, OK.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1904-07-22

Paint brushes, all sizes and grades, at low
eat nricaa at Xinaon,a Drug Store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-30
TRUE BORDER STYLE
FierceWyoming Battle Between
SheriffS and Outlaws.
Breaking Up Of One Of the Most
Notorious Bands.
Capture of Colorado Jack, Wanted in
Many States.

Basin. Wye. March Pa bat was
fought in the Sheep mountains two
days ago between Sheriff Allston and Z
posse of deputies and Colorado Jack :
outlaw gang. One of the deputies was
shot, Colorado Jack was shot ana cap
tured, together with two others of his
band. The rest escaped into the noun
tains.
Colorado J2c.; is enc of the most no
torious outlaws OF the West. He was
once Il member OF Black Jacks gang
OF despcradoes in New Mexico. where
there is a large reward now standing
for him.
For many months the Big Horn Ba-
son has stood III awe of Jack and his
gang, who have robbed with impunity.
Thousands OF dollars worth of cattle
and horses have been stolen in that
time and many outragcs committed.
Several days ago the mountain lair Of
the GcsperadocS was accidentally dis
covered by hunters. They reported the
fini to the sheriff, who organized n
! posse and started out to capture or ex-
terminate the gang. Leaving the horses
in canon, the posse carefully APP
preached the camp of the outlaws and
surrounded il.
When Sheriff Allston commanded
Hands up" the five outlaws in the
| camp grabbed their guns and began fir
ing. This was returned by the posse,
who We're under cover. The outlaws
fought from the trees ana rocks but
We're completely surrounded. Then.
still shooting. they attempted to break
through the ring ana partly succeeded.
Two escaped, although thought to be
wounded.
Colorado Jack was shot through tH-
shoulder and captured, together with
two Of the gang. Deputy Denny re-
ccived Il flesh wound in the thigh.
a search is now being made for the
hidden place of the outlaws plumber.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-30
LAUNCHING OF FRoNTENAc.
Four r1asted Schooner Goes Overheard
at Bath.

Bath, Ne. March 29.-T'he four masted
schooner Frontenac. built for John s.
Emery & Co. of Boston. the first Of three
large schooncrs TO be launched in ths citG.
this week. went overheard. today. She
IS ready for sea and has a charter to
load coal ut Newport News Cor Boston.
The Trontcnac is 20 feet long ~ feet
beam and 49, feet deep. Her tonnage is
l10I and lI51 respectively. She was chris
tened with flowers by Miss Lizzie Fulton
at Ea1h. larg" party from Boston at
tended the launching. The other vessels
to 10 launched. this week will I've Il four
master for Nichols Brothers of New York
tomorrow. ard the tivc-m? stcr !,!iit ut the
New England yard for Cart Magnus
Manson of New Haven. CT. Saturday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-30
INSURANCE IN CONNECTICUT.
Annua! Report of Commissioners Sub
r6itted to Governor.

Hartford, Conn. March a9.-Tho an
nual report of the state insurance COM
missioner, Theron Upson, covering the
business done during the year 1893 by
tie life, casualty. fidelity. surety and
miscellaneous companies in tunnccti-
cut. was submitted to Governor Cham
bellair, today.
1t says the total admitted assets Of
the 81 lie insurance companies doing
business in this state ON Dec. 81. 1909,
amounted to 2,115, Isl .467.2o. IN in
crease over the previous year of $780,
,55.3eS.4S. The policies in force. Dee.
81. 1865. We're 1885. SiS in number and
$10.3@5.519, asa in amount
Notwithstanding the remarka-
bic depreciation in the market
values of the bond and stock
Investments of the insurance COM
panies during the past year" says
the commissioner the companies gen
orally show in their annual statements
a very satisfactory financial condition.
80 far rs the business of the year
is concerned the operations of the COM
panies snow results that compare very
favorably with the good records made
in previous years. Along all the lines
of life. casualty. surety and mscella-
neous business there is shown q steady
increase in volume and this growth ap-
.neaTs to he of Il solid. substantial and
permanent character"