llllll/allllllll llNd DIED lie Jerked Away From a Companion and Jumped Overboard. SEAMAN TRIED TO SAVE HIM Famous Speculator Had Probably Been Mentally Unbalanced For Some Time. Story of His Rise From I Poverty to Affluence. Funchal, Island of Madeira, June 16.— The following details have been obtain- ed of the suicide of Barney Barnato, who jumped overboard from the steam— ship Scot Off this port. He had been in ill health for some months past, but seemed to improve after leaving Cape Town. He was. how- ever, never left alone, and some one was continually detailed to watch him. After lunch, between 2 and 3 o’clock in the afternoon, he seemed to be in very good spirits and was walking up and down the deck on a passenger’s arm. Suddenly Barnato asked his compan- ion to tell him the time, but before he received 'a reply he wrenched his arm away and jumped overboard. The fourth Officer jumped overboard after him immediately, but he failed to save the life of the South African finan- \:""//l 9" llé. . ‘l /l‘. O " ./ /f, I] l.‘ , I '/.‘—‘ ill/12")?! 1 .V 2/ ” 1'7 I -<—~—..A ‘v-. ":~.._ ........§.’”. ..-... \ -~_\ A-“ ~_ .. ,_A ‘\«~ ._-.- .,,_ I ,1 ‘, BARNEY BARNATO. cier, as heavy seas were running and the Scot Was steaming at the rate of 17 knots an hour. As soon as possible the steamer was stopped, a lifeboat was lowered and pulled to the 'spot where the two men had been last seen. The fourth officer was rescued in an exhausted condition, and later the body of Barnato was recovered, floating head downward. His remains have been embalmed and will be taken to England on board the Scot Stocks Slightly Affected. London, June 16.-The report of the suicide of Barney Barnato was doubted when it was first received, but when it was confirmed Consolidated stock fell from 111-16 to 1%». De Beers shares fell from 29% to 28% and Johannesburg investment securities from 21/8 to 17/3,. A further fall is expected. The news of Barnato’s suicide came in a press dispatch from Funchal, the capital of Madeira. The dispatch said that he had thrown himself overboard from the steamship Scot, which left Cape Town on June 2 for Southampton. The body was recovered. Barnato was in a serious condition when news was received of him on May 25. It was said that he was suffering from a severe nervous shock, and anx- iety was felt for his nervous condition. It was also reported that he was suffer— ing from delirium and was under pri- vate restraint. A cable message was received later from South Africa saying that he was better and was making speedy progress toward recovery. He sailed for England on June 2 in com- pany with S. B. Joel. Barnato’s suicide had not been heard of at his London offices today, nor had any such news been received at the home of his nephew, Woolf Joel, in Marble Arch, but it was confirmed by a telegram received at the Union Steamship company’s omce. NO details were given, however. The mining market was still unsettled this afternoon, but the selling had been checked. It is said that Barnato had been men- tally unbalanccd for three months, and had been under constant supervision. A dispatch from Johannesburg says that the critical situation Of affairs in the Transvaal, together with the fail— ure of certain negotiations with the Transvaal government, greatly per- turbed Barnato, who left Johannesburg in April fora holiday at Cape Town. The change did him no good, however, and his complete breakdown occurred on May 23, when he had an alarming seizure of delirium, compelling his friends to keep him under constant su- pervision to prevent his committing sui- cide. SOIly Joel, his nephew and busi- ness manager, was summoned, and ar— rived on May 25. Barnato was then a little better, but it was considered nec- essary to vest all business responsibil- ity in Joel. Recent Happenings In South Africa. There has been a double interest about South Africa in recent years. For one thing, that part of the world had come into prominence as a. place where the sudden acquiring Of great fortunes was possible. As a result of this political complications arose, but never for a single moment were the questions of stocks and shares, dia- monds and gold separated and kept distinct from the disputes which result- ed in the troubles with President Kru- ger and the Boers of the Transvaal. Through these various complications three names easily take the front rank, those of Com Paul, Cecil Rhodes and Barney Barnato, two of them states- men and the other one of those meteor- ic personalities that properly belong rather to the realm of romance than to the commonplace world of business. While Cecil Rhodes looks on'wealth simply as a stepping stone to power over men, Barney Barnato. looked on money as a means toward an end also, but his end‘ was different. With all the vulgarity of an upstart he delight- ed in the idea of conquering London by a display which would put every- thing in the metropolis in the shade. He wanted to have the finest house, give the finest dinners, drive about in the most. luxurious equipages. It was not that he enjoyed these things par- ticularly himself. It was all a- solemn duty with him. He wanted to dazzle and astonish, and he did both. In his case the experience of the last century was duplicated. But whereas the na- bobs used to come from India with the plunder of native princes, this new na— bob came from Africa, where there was plenty of riches to be had for other for- tunate ones. \Vhen the history Of the.present cen- tury comes tO be written, there can be little doubt that the great “Kaffir boom” will take a place beside the. “south sea bubble.” In both cases there has been the same reckless plung— ing of all classes into speculation. From the Prince of Wales, at the top of the English social ladder, to the poor cu- rates in quiet parishes in the midlands, everybody had an interest in the great little man who turned everything he touched into gold. Whether the death of Barnato will be followed by the dis- aster which ended other booms, like the Argentine and' the Australian, it is hard to say. There may be a. bank'- ing combination to prevent it, but, all the same, for the disinterested specta- tor the disappearance of the king of the Kaffirs means the vanishing of one of the most interesting personalities in English public life. Clash “7ith Rhodes Avoided. When, after skillful trade in diamonds and investments in gold mines, Barney Barnato had become a power in South Africa, it was thought for a time that his ambitions would clash with those of Cecil Rhodes. But these two men soon saw that it would be better to combine than fight, and combine they did. Rhodes became the politician ofr the alliance and Barnato the stock- holder. The De Beers Consolidated mines were the result. When Barney Barnato removed to London the big financiers looked at him askance. This state of affairs con— tinued during the time when he was running his bank. But when he quit that particular line of activity a cer-_ tain agreement seems to have been come to and Barnato was right in the swim in the city. But all this was a very expensive af- fair for Barnato. -At the time he was said to be worth $100,000,000, but most of it was on paper. ll’hen the slump in Kafiirs occurred in 1895, Barnato blamed the brokers for allowing weak speculators to get beyond their depth, and himself put $15,000,000 in to avert a calamity. It is known that two brokers in his behalf went into the market and offered assistance to every purchaser of shares on the Barnato bank. There has been no pal‘ticular decline in Kaffirs since that time. A great many of them were taken up in Paris and Berlin, which brought the French and German bankers into close relations with Barnato. It is doubtful whether Barney Bar— nato had any social aspirations. It is probable that he had not, for he was a humorist and had no difficulty in seeing that the fashionable persons who were willing to make money by his assist— ance really despised him and his wife, the former barmaid of Johannesburg. His easy, good temper kept him from feeling any bitterness. He believed in not being over serious, and didn’t take those about him any more so than was necessary. . Sir Edgar Vincent was very useful to Barnato in a society way. His wife is the beautiful Lady Helen Duncombe, sister of the late Duchess of Leinster. Vincent became a close friend Of the Kaffir king at a time when the latter had failed in his efforts to get into Lon- don clubs and make a name on the turf. Sir Edgar took his new friend to Paris and proceeded to attack London by way Of that capital with consider- able success. Antibogus Butter Bill Signed. Springfield, 1115., June 16.—The anti- buttcrine bill, which prohibits the col- oring of butterine or Oleomargarine for the purposes of the market, has been signed by the. governor. The bill was fought through the legislature by the Elgin dairymen and was bitterly op- posed by butterine makers all over the country. Presidential Nominations. Washington, June 16.—The president today sent the following nominations to the senate: Interior—John G. Brady of Alaska to be governor of the. district of Alaska. To be commissioners in and for the district of Alaska, Caldv.‘cll W. Tuttle m of Indiana and John £14.C1‘£11'10 of Illinois. The East Indian Earthquakes. Calcutta, June 16.——Telegrams with earthquake news, the echoes of the sub- terraneous disturbance- of Saturday last, are pouring in from every station north of Madras. The postoffice at Chittagong has been swallowed up. The heavy ruins of the past two days are increasing the damage done. ' Junior 0. A. M. In Session. Pittsburg, June iii—«The twenty—ninth annual session of the national council, Junior Order American Mechanics, be- gan in Elks’ hall today, when Rev. IV. D. Lichliter, state councilor, called the convention to order. There were about 200 delegates and visitors present. Teneyck After English Trophies. Worcester, Mass, June 16.—-Amer.ica’s greatest amateur oarsman, Edward H. Teneyck of the Wachusett Boat club, left this city today on route for Eng- land, where he Will compete in the Royal Henley regatta in the Diamond Scull race.‘ ‘ 0 American Cricketers Smothered. Cambridge, England, June 16,—The Philadelphia cricketers were all out for 100 runs in their second ”inning. The Cambridge men thus won the match by an inning and 163 runs. The Sugar Differential. Washington, June 16,—Senator Lind- say’s amendment to reduce the sugar differential was defeated today, 32 to 35. SPAIN‘S QUEEN Is ILL. Ber Duties Are Arduous, and Her Death Vv‘ould Cause a Crisis. . Madrid, June 15,—Some uneasiness was caused in Omcial circles by news of Queen Regent Christina’s illness. The duties of the queen regent have been increased enormously of late. The troubles in Cuba and the Philippines, the critical finances, the threatened uprisings of Carlists and Republicans and the recent cabinet crisis have piled anxieties up- on her. and the report that her health has broken down causes little surprise. Although Spain is under a parliamen- tary form Of government, the details of all important public business are sub— mitted to and considered by the head of the state, who is far from being a figurehcad. There is serious apprehension as to the consequences of the queen regent’s possible death. The boy king will not be capable of assuming the reins of state for some years, and the revolu- tionists would. be likely to take advan- tage'of any new crisis to add civil war in the peninsula to the already mani- fold troubles of the nation. Th'e queen regent of Spain, formerly the Archduchess Maria Christina of Austria, is the eldest daughter of the late Archduke Carl Ferdinand by his marriage with therwidowed Archduch- ess Elizabeth of Austria—Este-Modena, born Archduchess of Austria. She was born at. Gross Seolowitrs, on July 21, 1858. When 21 years old, she was chosen for the second wife of King Alphonso XII of Spain. The “Hun1au Ostrich” Dead. Kansas City, June 15.—Harry Whal- len, the “human ostrich,” who was op- erated upon at the German hospital and from whose stomach the surgeons took two pocket knives, three ’knife blades, three ounces Of fine glass and tacks, nails, screws and staples to the number of 70, died as a result of the Op- eration. The Bomb Explosion a. Joke. Paris, June 15.—The newspapers of this city agree in saying that the al- leged attempt to assassinate President Faure by the explosion Of a bomb near La Cascade restaurant was either a practical joke or the act of a madman and that the so called outrage was ar- ranged so as not to hurt anybody. in", fl . Imultll l l “. ll. ,. .. l. l ' ‘l l, A A You are thirsty—the heat and dust parches your throat—makes you weary—ordinary drinks don’t touch the spot—your stomach de- mands a pure andhealthful drink . in summer, something to coun-I teract the heat effect. Williams’ Root Beer combines healthful qualities with a peculiar, rich, de— licious flavor, giving solid enjoy- ment with every thirst quenchino: It costs but a trifle to buy the extract and make 1’ L NW yeti: ' WILLIAMS 8: CARLETON C0,, PROPS. HARTFORD, CONN. . 3 HAIE’ BALSAlel \/ Ask Your Drugglst HERE’S YOUR ONONOE. A fine building lot on Wilton ave uue. If you intend to build, look at this before purchasing. Water, gas and sewer on the avenue. Will be sold at a Bargain. w. H. BYINCTON, Real Estate and Insurance Room I. Gazette B’I’d. «I. ll. JENNINGS, lN‘lE MAKER! ’ No. 7, MAIN STREET. ‘ NIGHT BELL AT OFFIO E, \ position of the Spanish, Cash in Banks and Trust companies - - - 4- .' . - , \ 3 THE EvHNING'GA'zETTE , , ~ _, THE MUTUAL I... I'll [rsulu an a. RIcHARn A. McGURDY, President. SIalemenllor lhe Year Endint DecemberBlsl, I89. According to the Standard of the Insurance Department of the State of New York. INCOME, Received for Premiums - , - - .- From all Olher Sources 3. 39,593,4l4 20 Inner $49,102,695: 21 DISBURSEMENTS, To Policy-holders for claims By Ilealh - . - To Policy-holders for Endowments, Dividends, elc. - - c I2,595,II3 39 I2,842,456 II muons cl. sfczTais‘Ts‘u For all Other Accounts - - . - - -' . ASSETS. Unileld Slales Bonds and other Securities - ' . - . - FirSl lien Loans on Bond and Morlgagc - . - - Loans on Stocks and Bonds ‘ - - _ - - . Real Eslale S ||0,|25,082 l4 1|,543,929 64 II,09|,525 00 22,161,666 60 , l2,660,390 OO ' 6,535,555 66 s 234,144,I48 42 - 205,0IO.=6§_3_ 12 Ilccrued Inleresl, Nel Ilcferred Premiums, elc- - Reserve for Policies and other Liabilities - - . Surplus g - - ' - Insurance and Annuities in force - . . s 119,133.51: 1__ s 9I8.698,338 45 I have carefully examined the foregoing Statement and .find the same to be correct liabilities calculated by the Insurance Department CHARLES A. PRELLER, Auditor. From the Surplus a dividend Will be apportioned as usual Report of the Examining Committee 4 Office of the Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York To THE HONORABLE, THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ' YORK The undersigned, a Committee apppointed by your honorable body on the twenty- y of December, I 896, to examine the Annual Statement of the Company, and to third da verify the same, respectfully REPORT That, pursuant to the power and authority thereby conferred, the Committee have at various dates between the date of the said reference and the date of this Report attende d at the office of the Company, and have been waited on by the Treasurer, the Comptroller, the Auditor and and the Cashier, together With the the respective asmstants of such officers, and have care. fully gone over all the items contained in the said Statement, and have found the same to be correct. They have examined .and counted every certificate of stock, bond and other Obligation held by the Company, and compared the price at which the same are carried in said Statement with the market quotations and find the same not exceeding such quotations—in fact, in many cases below them. They have examined and counted the bonds and mortgages on real property held by the Company, and find the same to be as stated. They have also verified the valuations Of the Company’s holdings of real estate and have verified the deposits of money in the various banks and trust companies, and have counted the cash on hand held by the Cashier. . , . . . . . And the Committee certify that all the books, papers. documents and ev1dences of title of every description necessary in such examination have been freely submitted to the Committee by the said Olficers and their asmstants, and that the same are accurate, in good order and well kept. . . And the Committee further certify that the investments of the Company are of a high order, and that the system and methods adopted by the Company in recording its transactions and caring for the assets are entitled to commendation All of which is respectfully submitted ROBERT OLYPHANT J. HOBART HERRICK JAMES N. JARVIE CHARLES D. DICKEY. JR. NEW ram. JANUARY 25,1897. JAMES C. HOLDEN CHARLES R, HENDERSON The company has issued an order whereby women can be insured Without the extra charge heretofore required. More definite information 011 the subject will be furnished by the local agent, Mr. A H. Camp, 'Board. of Trustees GEORGE G. HAVEN ADRIAN ISELIN J 3.: GEORGE S. BCWDOIN THEO. A. HAVEMEYER WILLIAM C. WHITNEY WILLIAM BOCBEEELLER JAMES N. JARVIE CHAS D. DICKEY JR. ELBRIDGE T. GERRI EEEXRY H. ROGERS JNO. W AUCHINCLOSS THEODORE MOREORD WILLIAM BABCOCK STUYVESANT FISH AUGUSTUS D. J UILLIARD. CHARLES E, MILLER ' WALTER R GILLETTE H. WALTER WEBB FREDERIC CROMWELL J ULIEN T. DAVIES ROBERT SEWELL S, V. ti. CRUGER CHARLES R. HENDERSON RUFUS W. PECKHAM J. HOBART HERRICK WM P DIXON ROBERT A. GRANNISS SAMUEL D, BABCOCH RICHARD A. MCCURDY JAMES C. HOLDEN HERMANN C. VON POST LEWIS MAY OLIVER HARRIHAN ROBERT OLYPHAN'I GEORGE F. BAKER DUDLEY OLCOTT ' ROBERT A GRANNISS Vice-President. VVALTEH. R. GILLETTE, General Manager. ISAAC F. LLOYD, 2d Vice-President. HENRY E. DUNCAN, JR, Corresponding Secretary, WILLIAMJ. EASTON, Secretary. - ALBERT KLAMROTH, Assistant Secretary. ' FBEDERIC CROMWELL, Treasurer. JAMES TIMPSON. 2d Assistant Treasurer. , EDWARD P. HOLDEN, Assistant Cashier. EMORY MCCLINTOCK, Actuary. . JOHN TATLOCK, JR , Assistant Actuary. CHARLES A, PRELLER, Auditor. WILLIAM W. RICHARDS, Comptroller} C. CLIFFORD GRETSIN GER, Aesistant Auditor. HENRY S. BROWN, Assistant Comptroller. ' JOHN C. ELLIOT, Superintendent of Domestic Agencies. EDWARD LYMAN SHORT. General Solicitor. MEDICAL DIRECTORS: _ GRANVILLE.M.5WHITE, M D g JOHN A. FONDA, Assistant Treasurer. WILLIAM P, SANDS, Cashier. a GUSTAVUS S. WINSTON, M. D. ELIAS J. MARSH, M. D' JOHN W-- fiIGHOI-S "f" ‘ \ Ave E. GAME... , Local Agcnt. ll M . 2‘; *4
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