"- “‘«rrr‘ I if x I. \ ". e‘. ,2 i. ,. ~41 THE EVENING "GAZETI‘E TmMeren. Lies _ NSURANGE I RIOHARD A. McG'URDY, President. Statement for the Year Ending Dec. 31,’97. According to the Standard of the Insurance Department of the State of New York. lie. . ' Inseam. Received for Premiums . . . 7 From all other Sources . . . . . $42,693.20! 99 I‘M-693406 24 $54,162,608 23 DISBURSE‘MENTSQ To Policy=holders for Claims by Death ~. . . $13,279,630 66 To Policy=holders for Endowments, Dividends, etc. . 12,712,424 76 For all other Accounts . . . . . . '1o,132,005 57 $36,124,060 99 ASSETS. United States Bonds and other Securities ' . . $132,017,341 45 First Lien Loans on Bond and Mortgag . . . ' 69,423,937 31 Loans on Stocks and Bonds . . '. . . 12,880,308 00 Real Estate . . ' . . . . 21,618,454 88 Cash in Banks and Trust Companies . . . 11,705,195 82 Accrued Interest, Net Deferred Premiums, etc. . . 6,141,200 20 ‘ $253,786,437 6’6 Reserve for Policies and other Liabilities . . 218,278,243 07 surplus a o o o c o $359508,I94 59 ‘ Insurance and Annuities in Force . . . $936,634,496 33 lhave 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. Office of the Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York. To THE HONORABLE, THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES or TNE MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK. The undersigned, a‘Committee appointed by your honorable body, on the twenty- second day of December, I897,to examine the Annual Statement of the Company and to verify the same, respectfully——-—-r That, pursuant to the power and authority thereby conferred, the Cemmittee have, at various dates between the date of the said reference and the date of this Report, attended at the office of the Company, and have been waited Qp by the Treasurer, the Comptroller,the Auditor, and the Cashier, together with the respective assistants of such ofiicers’ and have carefully gone over all the items contained in the said Statement, and have found the same to be corre 3t. They have examined and counted every certificate of stock, bond and other obligation held by the Company, and compared the prices 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 valuation of the Com- pany’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 evidence of title of every description neces- sary in such examination have been freely submitted to the Committee by the said officers and their assistants and 13% 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 Smeittud. CHAS. R. HENDERSON ELBRIDGE T. GERRY A. N. WATERHOUSF NEW YORK, January 21, 1898. S. V. R. CRUGER J. HOBART HERRICK JAMES C_ HOLDEN . Board of Trustees- GEORGE G. HAvEN ADRIAN IsELIN JR. GEORGE S. BOWDOIN WILLIAM C. WHITNEY WILLIAM ROCKEEELLER JAMES N. J ARvIE CHAs D. DIOKEY JR ELBRIDGE T. GERRY JAMES SpEYER; HENRY H. ROGERS J No. W AUOHINOLoss THEODORE MORFOBD WILLIAM BABGOCK STUYVESANT FISH AUGUSTUS D. J UILLIABD CHARLES E. MILLER WALTER B. GILLETTE H. WALTER WERE FREDERIO CROMWELL J ULIEN T. DAVIES A. N. WATERHOUSE S. V. R. CRUGER CHARLES R. HENDERsON RUFUS W. PEOKHAM J. HOBART HEBRIOK WM. P. DIXON ROBERT A. GRANNIss SAMUEL D. BABCOCK RICHARD A. McCURDr JAMES C. HOLDEN HERMANN C. VON POST WILLIAM J. SEWELL OLIVER HARRIMAN ROBERT OLYPHANT GEORGE F. BAKER DUDLEY OLGOTT ROBERT AJGRANISS, Vice-President. ' ° ' .WALTER R. GILLETTE, General Manager. ISAAC F. LLOYD: ‘2d VIce—Preszdent DUEB du-P. BRECK, Corresponding Secretary WILLIAM J. EASION, Secretary. ALBERT KLAMROTH, Assistant Secretary, . FREDE RIO OROMWELL. Treasurer. ’ JOHN A. FONDA, Assistant. Treasurer. JAMES TIMPSON. 2d Assistant Treasurer. WILLIAM B. SANDS, Cashier. EDWARD P. HOLDEN, Assistant Cashier. ' EMORY MOCLINTOCK, Actuary. CHARLES A PRELLER £10ng TATLOCK, JR , As‘szivsfant Actuary. .. , , u ' r. LLIAM W. R AR 0. CLIFFORD GRETSINGER, Assistant Auditor. HENRY S. BRO NONFAssilggngcigggggfet JOHN C. ELLIOT, Superintendent of Domestic Agencies. - EDWARD LYMAN SHORT. General Solicitor. , _ MEDICAL DIRECTORs: ELIAS J. MARSH, M. D' GRANVILLE 31. WHITE, M D. G. S. WINSTON M. D. Consulting. arduous e ernnnnr. scheme Agents. . A. n. cAnr. Recall. Agent. 5.....- I ~— ‘ kissed it passionately. The label read: him, and he—how much did he pa; ' too much for a deed like this.” putting her fingers to her .——I couldna’ help it." not touch it if I were starving. But “It was what?” the girl said-hoarse- ‘l‘y, rising from the chair and gripping ‘ and Whit-L . l l THE CROSS or LILIES. “You shall not ge—I would rather see you dead at my feet.” . “I shall go, father—some day.” And: so she went out Of his life. 3 He was an Old Puritan—grim, as-‘ cct'ic, dead to all pleasure and amuse- ment. There were but three things, for him: his Bible, his sword and his daughter. He had laid aside his sword, for he'was growing Old; but the Book was always by him, and he loved to interpret it in his own harsh l fashion. And then his daughter—but :- she had gone. She was young and beautiful, pant- ing for all that makes life sweet and . grateful—for love, for triumph, for; theapplause of thousands. She had resolved to be an actress and to have . them all. She was stifled in th‘at‘ugly, square house in Scotland. So one day . she disappeared, and James Gordon was left alone with his Bible. Meanwhile Ruth Gordon’s name was on everyone’s lips in London. Her beauty had brought her all she had ever dreamed, more than she could ever have hoped. It was the last night of the burlesque wherein she made herself famous. The house was crowded, and she excelled herself in every song and dance. At the close of the piece the stage was 'covered with bouquets from admirers—from men she knew and from men who wished to be known to her. Then, when the curtain had gone down for the last time, she picked up one or two Of the Offerings and went Off to the dressing room. One she held in her hand had attracted her by its uncommon" shape and condition. It was a half-faded cross of white l'illies. She threw it contemptuously on her tahle, and pressed the other—the gift of a young earl—to her lips. “Who dared send me that shabby thing?” she said f0 her dresser, and then picked it up, from sheer curiosity to see the name of the man who had ventured 'to oifer it. She dropped it, and uttered a cry of surprise and pleasure, then picked it up again and “To my daughter. Come home. I am angry no more.” Truly" it was the happiest day of her life—a triumph and reconciliation. - She left for Scotland How slowly the train crawled on through the darkness! She could not sleep, and she watched the lighted towns go by one by one until the dawn. She drew near her home. and the scenery became more familiar. Every spot she passed was bright with mem- ories of childhood. The train slowed down and stopped. She got out, left her luggage at the station, and walk-ed towards her home. ' In ten «minutes she had reached the house. It looked more cold and grey than ever after the brilliance of Lon- don. She hammered at the door, waited for a minute or two. and then struck it again. Presently faint shuf- fling footsteps sounded in the hall, the door Opened slowly, and Jeannie, the Old servant. confronted her. She threw herself on the Old woman’s neck and kissed her withered cheeks. “My father,” she cried, “is he well? Oh, I am so happy. Jeannie.” And she tried to pass her, but the Old woman stood in the way, the tears rolling down her face. The girl shiVered in her rich sables, and stepped back. “Jeannie, Jeannie, what is it? Let me by,” she cried. and pushing her aside, she rushed into the dark din- ingiroom, where her father was wont to sit. The oaken chair was empty, But: the Bible lay on the table—open at the book of Ruth. One passage was marked with a blue pencil. It was the verse beginning: “Entreat me not to leave thee.” The blue penscil had dropped to the floor. , Jeannie had followed her into the room with tottering steps. ' “Where is my father, Jeannie, does he not expect me?” “Come awa’r-he is not here.” “Not here?” that night. “He is not here, I tell ye,” shrieked“ the Old woman. “Come awa’,’ and, clutching hold of the girl, she tried to drag her from the room. Ruth shook ofi' her feeble hold and turned upon h'é’r like a tigress. “Where is he? .What have you done to him?” she cried. The old woman moaned to herself, then crawled to the window. There was a distant vie-w of the kirkyard on the side of the purple hill. The set- ting sun fell on the white stones and they glittered like stars. She pointed her skinny finger in silence and then crooked: “Yonder, yonder, yonder.” The girl looked out, straining her eyes to see the beloved form. When the white stones flashed upon her sight, the awful 'truth began to dawn upon her. “Yonder," she muttered, almost un- consciously. Then she broke into a wild laugh, and hung herself into a chair. She read the marked passage, and laughed again, stillfh‘ore wildly. “So I killed him, Jeannie, I killed you, Jeannie, to do this thing? All his wealth? It is well. It was not “Stay, Missie, stay,” she whined out, ears to shut but the terrible voice. “Ye shall have it a’. I am auld, and the money “Keep it; it is accursed. I would the cross, woman, the cross Of lilies?” “It: was his orders,” she whimpered. “It was—Oh, the pulr abalrn, the pulr bairn.” » the Old woman, by the arm. you old hag, speak." “It was... from his “Sp aak, gruve.”-Black ‘ '. ' Care of Canaries. This is the time of year when cana- ries Often suflfer a gOod deal from neg- lect. Breeders and Others who took a keen :interest in their caged pets in‘ the spring and summer, hoping for a prof- itable increase, now pay them but scan- ty attention; and others, anxious to treat them kindly, Often err through ignorance. During the moulting season both Old and young birds amply repay careful attention. Avoid hanging them in a. draught; see that the seed-vessel, drinking- water, and bath are replenished each morning. . Put plenty of sand on the floor of the j cage (this will last along time if shak- en through a gravy strainer) 'Once a ? ‘Week. Wash the perches with a cloth diDlJed in hot water; clean perches prevent sore feet, a. trial many poor little birds suffer continually from. It is sometimes necessary to cut the claws of old birds, but this requires care and sharp scissors. Oh no ac- count cut them too short, or they will bleed and cause lameness. A few inches of string tied inside the cage gives birds great amusement to pull at, and prevents them eating of! paint from the wires Of ornamental cages. Good sound canary-seed is the best staple diet, with hemp and rape thrown in occasionally—if put together in the same vessel the birds scatter and waste the seed. Some packets of mixed bird- seeds are well adapted for daily use, but others contain manyseeds a cana- ry cannot thrive on, and cause sickness and weakness. Green food ‘of some kind should be supplied all the year round. Choice can be made from many varieties, such as lettuce, watercress, mignonette, groundsel, shepherd’s-purse, dandelion, plantain. The latter weed is found in great abundance at this season, and if gath- ered when ripe can be stored for win- ter use in paper bags. Bits of cuttle-fish, lump sugar, bis- cuit or a bit of bread are gratefully at- tacked. Hard—boiled egg never comes amiss at any season, and birds freely supplied with it quickly accomplish the needful change of feathers, or rear broods ,f sturdy young ones as the case may in L Those Who are anxious to improve the color of their birds by artificial means can easily do so by supplying them with reliable “color-food" during the moulting season. Carefully given according to directions it does the birds no harm; and many an insignificant bird can be transformed into a brilliant yellow or deep orange; but, of course, it is far more satisfactory to secure birds whose plumage owes nothing to “color—feeding.” Shabby Clothes. A woman Of wonderful resource has discovered a new and very sure way of renovating and restoring to their for- mer appearance spotted, soiled, or fad- ed cloth or serge gowns. Pick about twenty ivy leaves—young green ones for choice, wash them carefully and place them in a jug or basin; add about one pint of boiling water, cover up the basin or jug, and leave to'soak for two or three hours, when it will be ready for use. Meanwhile the garment must be thoroughly brushed inside and out, and all untidy braiding or lining removed from the bottom. When ready, spread it on the table and carefully sponge with the ivy water. It must then be hung out to dry, when it will be found to have recovered its former color and to look quite’ like new. Black silk may be cleaned in the same man- ner, but it needs more care. If the silk is in breadths it must be lightly sponged and then lightly rolled over a cloth wound round a roller and left to dry. Black lace may also be renovated when soiled or brown with age by sponging with ivy water and then roll- ing over a cloth wound round a roller. It should not be ironed. ‘_~| ' l- . ~W A PARIS SUGGESTION. ,- _......-_;-=— -ahu Handsome Traveling Gown. At the openings in all the large stores" handsome traveling and walk- ing gowns are shown in great variety. One of the nattlest suits seen is of» checked .cheviot of a mixed green shade. It is made with‘ the popular flaring skirt, and the corsage is per- iectly tight fitting. trimmed with brand and a light shade of plain cloth. Cord- ed satin forms the vest and collar, the latter being made very high and out.- lined with a. narrow band of velvet. 7 The hat accompanying this suit is a stylish affair in black velvet adorned with numerous loops of ribbon velvet. The latest definition of a, jury is "a body or men organized for thepurpoSe of deciding which side has the smartest lawyer.” ‘J~;i' ”fl . iHO W HE was DUPED. The» meSsengers of a certain Europ- ean State who travel to and from the adjoining capitals may ‘easily be rec. ognized by the red wallets they carry, emblazoned with the arms of. the state in gold. The agents, Of the great pow- ers travel in the most unostentatious style, and would be very fearful of carrying any important State papers in a blazing red ~w'allet. The State. of which we speak "being an unimportv ant one, its little army is decked out in the most gorgeous uniform—by the Way, the pockets of the uniform are always empty; but that is another matter—and similarly the usual GOV.- ernment papers are of so triv- ial a nature that it would matter just as little whether they went through the ordinary post or whether. they were heralded by a brass band. On one occasion, however, it did. happen to matter, and the bearer of the con spicuOus red wallet came unmistak- ably to grief, and is-at the present moment" the own-er Of an obscure cafe in London; and who can tell—but to our story. ' The messenger, who was then a younger and not so wide a man as he is now, had gaily completed three— quarters of his journey, and :had ar- rived at Buda-Pesth in the best possi- ble spirits, and in the knowledge that wallet had- never left his sight from the moment he started until now. He was in a fair way to fortune. If there is anything more than an- other calculated to make a young man on the Continent lose his head it is the sight of a young and beautiful Englishwoman. 'But to travel aTone With the most charming woman he had ever seen lput the young courier in a tremor from head to foot. He sat in his corner of the railway carriage and contemplated :her as calmly as he could. She certainly was most. ravishing, with that delicate pink and white complexion and Clear blue eyes. She was English, there was no doubt about that. The dirty, white laibcls with Charing Cross print- ed on the-m on her black dressing trunk .that‘lay beside his red wallet proclaimed her such. But she had not deigned yet to give him even so much as a look. She unwound the fur that encircled her neck and dis- played the charms Of the whitest and most symmetrical throat he :had ever seen. Her hand, too, when she re- moved her glove, was ,sparkling with gems that made the young man the more desirous to find out who she could be. His mental endeavors to find some sort of excuse to speak to her re- mained unsolved. At last the train stopped. An official thrust his head into the window and asked if madame had not ordered tea, to which she rc- plie-d in French that She Wished to have it brought to her. Here was the young courier’s opportunity, which he embraced in an instant. She gave him the sweetest of smiles, and be rushed off to get the English beverage. Had he seen the action of the lady during his absence his heart Would have stood still. .Quick as a cat she touched a spring in her black trunk, which opened in a second. ‘Thrusting the luckless courier’s red wallet into it she drew out another so exactly alike in appearance that when he re turned, accompanied by a servant car- rying tea on a tray, he glanced at the sham red wallet and believed it to be his own. Could greater fortune have befallen him? he‘thought, as he sat and sipped the tea from the cup which she grac- iously handed him, while She looked the ‘picture of loveliness as she music- ally =laughed and chatted with him, now that the ice was broken. Never had eyes lucked so deeply violet, nor lips so perfect of shape and hue. Hours passed as minutes—it is ever so in the fool's paradise, but after all who shall say that the fool’s is not the paradise of paradises? The wise man is too wise to have one. 4 The English lady proved to be the daughter of Lord Trathan, and the de- li ted courier kissed the card his fa . companion gave him (it was the way" of couriers in those days) when she parted company with him at Vie enna. Alas, poor young man, how was he to know that Lord Trathan was unmarried, and that his fellow- traveller was none other than La Belle Pu-celle, alias Madam Kratov, alias the Countess de Varnac, and the bearer of I don’t know how many more sham titles, one Of the astutest Secret service agents in Europe. The treaty he had carried was on its way to Paris when he presented himself at the Foreign Office at Vien- na. The Austrian Minister looked at first very grave and then flew into a violent rage. asking the astounded courier the meaning of the sham treaty which he thrust into his tremb- ling hands. There was a fine scene. and the poor wretch Was not sorry to take his leave, although when he stepped out of the salon he \vas a ruined mean. lers to and fro with red wallets, and the proprietor of the little cafe 'L‘iear Regent street, London, dare not, even if he would, return to his native coun- try, where a dozen of those toy sold- iers would be drawn up in a line. and he would be shot as a traitor to his country. But then everybody» does not know the story of the beautiful English lady with the blue eyes and white.-—Golden Penny. “Say, I’m paying this war tax with- out a blessed grumble.” “Why so pheerfiil?”. , “You know that talks all the time?" ”Yes." . " ' »;,_“Well, I keep her licking stamps all da'y."‘long."~'—C_leveland Plain Dealer. typewriter who :3 his task was nearly completed. His , The little State still sends it: cour- I
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