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Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-20

attended the wives of mandarins for dis
eases of the feet, and they would consent
TO have me examine them only after much
ado and many bushes. Even then they
managed to uncover only the exact part
affected.
"All Chinese women have not deformed
feet. The mutilation is more frequent in
the South than in the North. and in the city
than in the country. Tn Manchu women
are not allowed to bandage their feet; there
are forma imperial DEGREES to this eff
feet.
"A campaign against this so-called bar
barous custom has long been carried on
by missionary societies, and particularly by
English women missionaries. They have
even sent an address to one of the ministers
of the government. who answered that in
regard to such subjects, the Son of Heaven
reserved the right to do as he thought
best.
THE Chinese think that a deformed foot
is pretty. Let US allow them to consult
their own taste. What would Queen Vic
toria say If she should receive a petition
signed by numerous Chinese, demanding
sets?"
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-20
INDUSTRIAL INSURANCE.
Vice President Fiske, of the Metro
pOlitan Life, Discusses This
ImpOrtant Question.

In the March number of the Charities
Review. Mr.. Haley Fiske, the vice presi-
dent of the Metropolitan Life, has an arti-
Gle on Industrial Insurance." He discuss
es the subject under six general subdivis-
ions, viz:
First-The mortality question.
Second-The question of child insurance.
Third-The expense question.
Fourth-The lapse question.
Fiftl-The treatment of ~policyholderS
overtaken by misfortune.
SiXth-The constant endeavor to increase
benefits to policyholders along safe lines.
1t will be seen at a glance at these sub
divisions that they comprehend the entire
subject. Mr.. Fiske show by statistics that
the mortality is greater in industrial in
surance than ordinary insurance. The ia
bles he gives show that the net cost is
from 40 to 200 per cent Of the actuaries'
tables, which he calculates would make the
per cent of mortality in Industrial insur-
ance from ITO to go per cent of old line
large assurances.
Mr.. Fiske explodes the old theory of child
murder. and shows by experience. that
child mortality among those insured is less
than those uninsured. The expense ques-
ton n lapse question are X up fear
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-20

which alone was a relic of the famous
heath. now covered with cheap cottages
occupied by laborers. This tumbledown
house was overlooked by modern improve
ments until recently. when it. too, fell a
victim in spite of the fact that II was said
to have been the home of no one less than
Dick Turpin- a tablet on the house gave
the date of 1890, and when one considers
the position of the heath and its nearness
to the rich town of Croydon the tradition
becomes creditable. 1t IS said another
dweller in the same cottage was John Gill
pin, the original of the We'll known ballad,
who was buried at Croydon in l62.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-20
OREAR FOLLOWS VAN CLEAVE.
Decides That Underwriting Is Illegal
Decision Was Exclusively Fore
shadOwed in The Journal.

A IS Soe
AS exclusively foreshadowed in h
Journal. Superintendent Orear, of Mis-
souri,, has decided along the lines of Sup
erintendent Van leaves argument that
joint underwriting is Illegal.
He holds that the issuance of joint pol
icies by any company now licensed to do
business in Missouri. under the name of
Underwriters policies" is violation of the
state antitrust law, and that the policies
are illegal. He holds. also, that he has
no authority to license such combinations
There can be no doubt says MIR.
Orear. that, by combination or agree
ment between the parties issuing the joint
policies, the rivalry which should naturally
exist between them is avoided, just SO far
as the full and free competition of all
companies engaged in that business is
lessened."
The Good Fellowship Club that had been
in session at the Midland hotel for the
past two days adjourned to meet June 4
at St. Louis. The members were especially
interested in the statement of Insurance
Commissioner Orear that the yellow
Kid companies doing business in the state
had to get licenses or get out. While they
do not always agree with Mr.. Orear,
there are but few in the party who
did not believe that Orear had taken
a strong position and If he stood pat the
yellow boys would have to go.
Local agents are very much pleased with
the decision and say it is a long step in
the direction of a return to the single
agency system.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-20
FUN IN THE SUPREME COURT.
Consultation RoOm-Would Make
an Interesting Volume.

From the Chicago Record.
There is a good deal more fun concealed
under the imposing OF the su-
preme court than the public would imagine.
and several of the justices. particularly
Justice Brewe and Justice Shiras., are
great wits. The Jokes they make ana the
would make an interesting volume If its
secrets could be penetrated. But the world
only knows aV what t. t ran, ~ een IN tee 6 S9u The
rules of etiquette and decorum: Although
the chief justice and his associates unite
wark of the constitution which they repre-
sent, there is often a good deal of sup
pressed fun in their efforts to defend it
They all agree that the most amusing
incident that ever frightened the solemnity
Of the supreme court chamber occurred
undertook to arrest the flow of eloquence
of an attorney who was arguing his first
case. an appeal from the circuit court Of
a Western state. The young lawyer was
declaiming at the rate of $50 words a min
ute on some, of the simplest principles OF
law. which every. attorney should fully un-
derstand before he gets his diploma. and.
becoming weary after awhile. Justice Mil
Ter Interrupted the speaker in a sarcastic
tone, inQuiring:
court the credit of knowing the diner
of law"
| the attorney in the blandest manner. but
1 made that mistake in the W court"
A similar incident occurred more recently.
came entangled in complications Of his W
creating and was foundering. along in a
hopeless attempt to extricate himself. JUS
| tice Brewer, who is very kind-hearted and
always helps a. fellow mortal out of a
difficulty when he is able to do SO. under
took to play the part of a good Samar-
his associates on the bench will never al
low MIN to forget. Thinking that he might
and give him q chance to make a fresh
start, Justice Brewer interrupted him and
said:
IT don't quite follow the learned counsel
in his argument. Perhaps II he will go back
and repeat a little of what he has already
said I may understand him better. I
haven't been able to follow the thread Of
his argument"
"I noticed you couldn't" retorted the un-
abashed attorney. 1T is a very complicated
close attention I will try to mako It SO
! clear that you can understand It."
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-20
CHINESE WOHEN'S FEET.
REFORMATION BEGINS WHEN THE
CHILD IS 4 OR 5 YEARS OLD.
French Writer Deprecntes Missionary
interference With the Custom
None of Our Business,
He Says.

From Literary Digest.
An illustrated article on the Chinese
woman's small foot is contributed to La
Nature by DR.. /. /. Matignon, medical at
tache to the French legation at Pekin. DR..
Matignon comes to the conclusion that II
the Chinese want their women to nave
deformed feet. it is none Of our business,
and he deprecates missionary interference
with the custom He says:
The small foot of the Chinese woman,
to which the Celestials give the name OF
The Golden Lily has always been an OBJ
1ect of curiosity TO Europeans.
IT lave no intention of passing in review
all the motives that have been suggested
to explain why for centuries the Chinese
have been mutilating their women's feet;
they are all equally improbable.
They do not begin to produce this de.
formation of the foot till about the age OF
4 or 5 years. The result is obtained, little
by little. by means of bandages. frightened
more and more, which produce in the foot
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-20
General Insurance Notes.

The American Mutual Live Stock Insur-
ance Company, of Wathena, Kas.. has
commenced business.
John C. Mooney. special agent Of the
Phoenix. Of Brooklyn; in Colorado, Wyo-
ming, New Mexico. Utah and Montana,
died Of pneumonia at Denver. Col. on the
18th inst.
Insurance Commissioner Dearth, of Min
nesota. has applied for the appointment of
O receiver for the Life Insurance Clearing
Company, of St. Paul. In the meantime
the company is restrained from transact
ing business.
P~olicyholders all over the state of I'LL
nois are holding Indignation meetings pro-
testing against the increase in assessment
levied by the Covenant Mutual Life. of
Galesburg, on its old members, or those
that entered previous to 1890. The Covenant
Mutual Is having h same experience as
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-20
ANOTHER RAP AT M'NALL.
INSURANCE POST Ridicules Hfs Ant
Rebnt Manifesto and Points
Out Errors.

The Insurance Post, one of the leading
insurance papers of the West, ridicules Nc
Nall along lines first pointed out by The
Journal in connection with his bombastic
manifesto against Tom Reed, of Maine.
McNall thought he had found a mares
nest in discovering an anti-rebate asso-
citation. The Post says:
THE latest proclamation from Webb Nc
Nall. the autocrat of Kansas, a him
the champion wearer Of the cap and bells.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-20
Kan.a. City Insurance Notes.

S. E. Rumble. secretary of the Bankers
Life. of Kansas City. is still confined to
his home by illness.
Colonel George p. Gross has been appoint
ed general agent in this city for the Cow
enant Mutual Life Insurance Company, Of
ST. Louis, and has engaged a suite Of four
offices on the sixth floor of the American
Bank building. r
All the Kansas City agents are members
of both the national and state associations.
and their membership dues for the ensu-
ing year fully paid up. Is there another
town in the state that can equal that
reccrd?-Insurance Radiator.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-20

the other assessment companies that tried
to carry their members at too low a fig
ure.
How reinsurance works when unrestrict-
ed is shown by the statement that a New
York firm has captured the immense lines
of the Omaha Packing and the Cudahy
Packing Companies at a cut rate to be
handed over to unauthorized foreign COM
panies.
D.. Tennessee contributed nobly last year to
the ash pile of the companies, which had
losses amounting to $2,00S, 093 while they
collected for premiums only $2.047, GAG. A
SS per cent loss ratio plus a IS per cent ex-
oense ratio works out a result more than
500, coo worse than nothing.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-20
Plnte Gln.. Men Look for Trouble.

Managers of casualty companies writing
plate glass business expect trouble soon.
filed notice with the compact that it will
withdraw from the agreement. Its resig-
action will undoubtedly precipitate a war
and rates are expected to go to pieces.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-20
McNnlr'. Latest "Mare.. Nest"
From the Insurance Post.

The breezy McNall. of Kansas. is now
blowing about the practice of some COM
panies which. upon adjustment of a loss.
'.discount their own paper" as he puts it..
for cash payment. charging as high as 9
per cent a month. He says they must not
year. the Kansas legal rate. Well. when
a company pays spot cash instead of at the
end OF the period agreed in the policy it
only does what dealers generally do when
they pay cash in lieu of thirty or sixty
days credit-discount their bills with the
wholesaler
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-20
Hard ON the Boy.

An irate parent in st. Louis. Mich. hav-
ing good cause for complaint. sent the fol-
lowing unique communication to the SUI
perintendent of schools:
Dear Sir:-My boy Johnnie come home
to-day with his head broke open by
bigger boy. I wish you would look into IT.
MY boy comes to school to learn brains
and not to have 'em knocked out"
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-20
HERE DWELT A HIGHWAYMAN.
Cottage of Dick Turpin on Thornton
Has but Recently Been
Torn Down.

was one of the most famous of English
highwaymen and his name is embalrned
a few days ago there stood on Thornton
Heath. near the railway station of the
same name. an ancient ivy-clad cottage
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-20
kansa. Citynn. in St. Louis.

From the ST. LOUIS star.
Messrs. Morton and Henry Wollman. Of
Kansas City, were in St. Louis yesterday.
The former is one Of the most prominent
and successful underwriters salvage men
in the United States. He recently bought
warehouse fire. Mr.. Henry Wollman. who
is a leading member of the Kansas City
bar, came to St. Louis on legal business.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-20

whene'er a man attempts 10 drown
His troubles. then l note
He always seems to think they are
Located in his throat.-Brooklyn Life.
There are Just as good fish in the sea
AS ever were caught. II may be:
But always 1t seems to the angling lass
That all the gold fishes are kept in a glass.
Town Topics.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-20

at doesn't do any good to scold the jan
itor about our cold rooms" yes. 1t does
1 get all warmed up when I talk to him"
Chicago News.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-20

lessly and the facts clearly set forth, and
especially the old hackneyed expression
that the profits from lapses go for expenses
is diSproven altogether.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-20

The Alden house at Duxbury. Mass. is
one of the most venerable and interest
ing domiciles in the country. 1t was built
in 1863 and is now occupied by the ninth
generation Of the famous Alden family.
appearance Of the dwelling Is very
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-07
the site Of the camp at Jacksonville was
well selected


well selected.
THE sIDE-TRACK SUGGESTION.
Captain Howell asked General Lee n
he considered that he had been side
tracked IN the campaign.
II don't think So he replied. "I nave
from time TO time seen something I'm
the. news to the effect that IL was not the
intention of the authorities that should
have an opportunity for actual participa-
tfon in the campaign. l. of course had
no claim TO go to Santiago or Porto Rico,
as other officers in the army ranked me.
II was always the understanding that my
corps was organized for the Habana
campaign ! had some ambition to go
there. because had not been allowed to
stay while / was there. I want to go
back with some men and show our
enemies that could stay"
ALWAYS INTENDED FOR HABANA
He concluded by saying that the Presi-
dent had told him within the past few
days that he had always intended TO
send him to Habana. and in case there
had been an assault upon the city. that
he should have led II.
General Lee dwelt upon the Importance
Of taking proper care of sinks. as a pre-
yentive oif disease. He said the healthiest
regiment IN his camp was the l5lss In
diana Regiment, which burned all its
efYete matter Most of his troops were
anxious I'd 20 TO Cuba, but some desired
to be discharged. He said, in conclusion,
that he knew of no case of distress, star
vation. err death from any neglect
or that was due to any inefficiency on the
part of government officials. He said he
had no complaint to- make against the
war De oartment, and knew of none Of
his comrr and who had.
General Greene. who participated in the
Manila campaign. will be heard to-mor-
row and will be followed by number
~ staff officers who have been ordered
70 Cuba
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-07
LEE TO COMMAND AT HABANA.
This Settled Vow beyond n Doubt
yIuster-Out of Second.

yIusfer-Out OF Second.
WASHINGTON, ID. c., October 6.--(Spe-
c,ai1-General Fitzhugh Lee spent the
oreater norton of the morning at the
war Deuartment, where he was In con-
ference with the Secretary and Adjutant-
General Corbin, presumably about the
movements of his corps to Cuba, and the
d,snositIoso Of the divisions and brigades
after their arrival there. 1t is settled
beyond a doubt. that General Lee VIII be
in comma nd at Habana, and that he Will
succeed Captain in-General Blanco in the
governme Mt possibly Of the whole island
but certainly of the province of Habana-
The pro gramme seems to be that as the
snanish troops leave the posts at which
they are now stationed. they will be i'm
mediateI,' succeeded by the United states
troops under General Lee. The move
ment will probably commence about the
first of next month.
General Lee went before the war In
ticn Commission at z. NJ, ana
testified at considerable length. The ad-
mirable sanitary condition OF his corps
and its splendid discipline, made the Cen
oral an admirable witness for the War
Departm.nt. He had very few and ''nim-
portant complaints to make
MUSTER OUT MATTER.
Tho presence in town to-day, as II py
accident. of Colonel Baker and two ct
his officers. of the Second Regiment. and
Senator Martin and Congressman Yost
gave rise to the belief that they nad
some purpose in view, which has not SO
FAR been disclosed. 1t is not known whe-
thor the Senator or the Congressman
mot the Colonel and his officers. but as
the presence of the latter is said 10 have
something TO do with the mastering cut
of the Second, the inference Is that the
visit of one of the other gentlemen nay
bava something to do with that matter.
ON PRIVATE BUSINESS ONLY.
rater--senator Martin was here to-day
on merely private business. He did not
meet Colonel Baker and his officers and
did not know. except from hearsay' what
was the object Of their Visit
The Colonel was accompanied py Cap
,ains Craighill and Taylor, and Lieuten'
ants Johnson. Hartman, and Skipwith
They could not be located at any Oh tht
Avenue hotels, but 1t transpired tonight
that they visited the War Department anc
asked that the Second Regiment be re-
tained in service.
REQUEST AS TO SECOND.
Their proposition, as stated was tha'
the Second Regiment be furloughed FOL
thirty DAYS more. so that, II the exigen'
cles of the service should require it, they
would be available for any duty thai
might be assigned to them. They were
informed, however, that under the ar
rangements already made the seconc
Regiment would have to be mustered ou
at the expiration of its present thirty
day furiough.
LEE A HERO.
General Lee, who is the hero OF th'
bo,,r Was invited out TO dine TINS eve
ming. and up TO a late hour had not re
turned 10 his hotel
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-07
TO GET A CHARTER.
All the stock for the ship-Buiidins
Euterprise Is Subscribed For.

The company of gentlemen VINO nave
subscribed 10 the stock in the plant soon
N no established here for the purpose OF
huiid,ne, war vessels under contract with
the Irnfted States Navy Department, are
nrenarinp TO form chartered company.
and wit, this end in view they met we'd
nesday night to formulate their plans
IL was decided that Mr.. w. Il. Trigg
should be president, and Mr.. w. c. Pres
ton Is slated for the secretaryship, but
bevond this 1t is understood no selections
have been made. All the stock has been
subscribed for, and the demand for it Is
still heavy. The company will start with
pIentv of money, and its prospects are
very bright. II seems TO be well assured
that the ships will be built on the dock
and engineers were at work at the Tai
bott Works this week.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-07
800.
s1.OO. L. a. u. o'T'N"
Every sunday to Old Point, ocean
View, and Norfolk.

These delightful outings. which are so
well patronized and enjoyed by our peo-
ME Will be continued every Sunday du-
ring the autumn.
The large number Of warships In Hamp-
ION Roads. the opportunity now to visit
the fort. the life and attractions OF old
point and Norfolk at this season VIII
make the day pass pleasantly. The fast
Chesapeake and Ohio outing train VIII
Ieave Richmond at S45 A. NJ, Sunday
with a parlor-car attached, the seats Tor
which can be reserved at the Chesapeake
and Ohio passenger office, 500 east Main
Returning. leave Norfolk at r. M;
OCEAN View at 615 =. NJ; Old Point AT
Up NJ. and arrive at Richmond f. NJ.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-07
.a Rate 10 Washington, ID. c.,
on saturday, October sth' Vi" w. r.
A. p X. IL.

For the benefit of those who were un,
o,Io "a avail themselves OF the reduced
go tickets 10 the Protestant Episcopal
.e,,,,antton which were on sale October
a. 90 5th the Richmond, Fredericksburg
and Potomac Railroad Company wili sell
round rom trip tickets to Washington at rate
~ one fare for the round trlp-S'''o--on
saturday, october 9Th. Iiekels soou
going only on date OF SAFE hnal i''r,s ~
October 30 1898; continuous pasaSse - -
each direction; iron-clad slghaluIe .,nhn. I'm.
For further information, appN " uone1 'S
-, Rvrd. Street Station, or kicnmohd
asen' Company. No. 9O5 east Main
lrahsie w. Z. TAYLOR.
street, VI Traffic Manager.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-07
coy. wOLcOTT RENOMINATED.
massachusetts Republican Platform
rudeuendence for FIlipinOs.

ROsToN. MASS. october s-Governor
Roger wolcott was to-day unanimously
renominated TO head the State ticket by
the Republican convention.
The platform declares for sound money,
.,aorses the Presidents action In order
,,,o an investigation OF the War Depart
In, s and favors independence for the
,,t,a h,tantc of Cuba and the Philippines.
LIT ed -States-Senator Lodge addressed
49,. convention, and during the course OF
- remarks, said: with my honored
a,,oso,,e Senator Hoar. l most cordially
S'rae that we want no conquered pro-
s.,nces or subject people. What our
future policy will be the future VIII de-
rfdan
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-07
un,gbts TempIar Concinve' Plus
p October 1914, 1898.

On account OF this occasion tne oous ,'lsh
, raiIway will sell tickets from lich-
ein s Va 10 Pirtsburg, Pa. and return
'. rs,a Of slOD round trip. applying wa
So,,,hsrn railway and York-Kiver Lane
% baltimore, in connection with Pennsy,- n1,.
70 20 ra,Iroad and Baltimore and ONO
railroad from Baltimore. o.,o-
Tickets will be sold at Richmond oc,o-
40. 7th and 10Th, final limit returning oc-
10 Tor schedules and other Information
,',, IA Southern railway passenger ct-
apr'' .,pa No 900 east Main street. Richnond'
nee w. c. w. wESTBURY.
va Travelling Passenger Agenr.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-07
A Card.

rn;s ,s 70 notify my friends and former
,nans that / can now be found With
p.a,or pas,o & Hundley. at III and 7i3 east
1yS 1yon street. where. with the advantage
b'o..u su Exceptionally well-seIecied end
OF .taA< of furniture. l am prepared
is'ss I've them 10 their best advantage
10 80 ,espeetfuliy. w. NJ. GILMORE,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-07
crBA COMMISSION LUNCH.
Evacuation of Manxaniilo Delayed
on Account OF storm.

HARANA. October 5.-Delayed In
Transmission. .)-The American Military
Commission will entertain the Spanish
Military Commission at lunch next sun
day at the Trocha Hotel. vedado.
The spanish commissioners yesterday
of,c,a,lv notified the American commits
sioners that owing to hurricane the
vsssaIs which were sent 10 ManZanillo
hays been unable to reach there at the
anno,nted time, which will delay the
evacuation of that place by the Spanish
troops.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-07
Tbe KeeIey Cure. :

..nrunkenness is disease. not vice.
- ,he efficacy Of the keeiey Treatment
a. tsstifed 10 BY thousands OF men and
Scmen. =, who stand as living witnesses.
W behalf Of yourself or friend. address.
or or call, in confidence; ,,,sr,,,.u,
TIE Ea,EaEf ,d,a aas, marshan hnsnirens; street.
Na,. ,Pho1e. 1907.