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The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-08-10
Putting On Airs.

Her Particular oYung Man-Why,
you don't seem to have any appetite,
Miss Edith,
Her Brother-Oh, amt She though.
You should have seen her at breakfast
this morning wolfing up the cold sau-
sages.-Ally Sloper.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-08-10
Following the Advice.

Hannah" exclaimed the mistress,
what do you mean by putting all your
money into mackintoshes, galoshes and
umbrellas"'
Wasn't it yer own advice, mum,
that l put away all could fur rainy
day, T'-Detroit Free Press.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-08-10
Compulsory Art Injustice.

A Visitor-How fond your husband
must be of having his portrait painted?
Doctors Wife-No-he hates it; but
those eleven pictures of him you see
were made by grateful patients who
couldn't pay their bills.-Detroit Free
Press.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-08-10
A Dead Loss.

Friend-I presume you physicians
learn to look upon death quite calmly
Doctor-No, we can never do that.
You see, there is no more money to be
got from a patient after he is dead
New York Journal.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-08-10
Simply Unaccountable.

Mother-What, he says you make
him sick? That is both brutal and
vulgar.
Daughter-Yes; and l haven't cooked
him anything but chalotte russes and
cream puffs and jelly tarts ever since
we were married.-Judge.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-08-10
His Good Reason.

Miss Passe-I'll feel sorry for the
man who marries that horrid Miss
Ginger. She's got a will of her own.
Miss Pert-Oh, you needn't waste
sympathy. She's engaged to a lawyer,
and it'll be strange if he can't break
it.-Philadelph Record.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-01

Unless the wholesale buying up of insur-
ance companies is stopped. confidence in
them will greatly decline. The policy hold
ers have no protection against such deals.
and few companies seem TO be safe against
the conspiracies of these wreckers.
TIT Juggling with the Provident Saw
ings Life Assurance Society by Il New Bed
ford promoter, which was unearthed by ex-
Commissioner Hollingsworth. of Texas.
shows how control of that society was Cb-
tanned without a dollar of expenditure. To
get control of a majority of the stock of
the society, which at par was worth $50.
the syndicate paid stockholders $3.50 per
share. How it was worth that inquire TO
the promoters is not easily ascertalned.
And how the New York Security and Trust
Company could lend $2S.0O on stock the
par value of which is only $1,000, is an
other question. 1t is true that the society
had about 100000 in surplus which adver-
Using literatue says belongs TO the policy
holder. and there may be some scheme
whereby the surplus can be switched OIL
and credited to the stockholders account
when the move is desirable. These ques-
tons Will have to be answered some day
or the policy holders will lose faith.
Hardly Il week passes but that some
company finds it more profitable 10 REIN
sure its risks and retire from business.
The stockholders of the Farragut Fire In
surance Company. of New York. met the
other day to consider the question of rein
surfing outstanding risks and retiring from
business. The management approved the
proposition of the Lancashire to reinsure
the entire business. and the holders will
doubtless approve their action.
The Rutgers, Of New York. has reinsured
all of its outstanding business in the Lam
cashire of Manchester.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-01

many. of Chicago. Its home office is in the
Calumet building. No. 1S9 La Sale street:
1t claims to have Il capital OF Si3u.tvo, ana
surplus of $19.g0S. l.. Asahel Bryan IS pres
ident and J.. Lawrence Hastings secretary.
During the last three weeks superintendent
Van Cleave says this concern mas been
sending broadcast over adjoining states
cards and circular letters dated from Chi
cago, inclosing Il purported statement OF
its assets. capital stock. etc. 1t offers -
per cent commission on $1,000 and Sl,oJo
risks. Most of its letters seem to be mailed
from Calumet. Ind. and not from Chicago
Superintendent Van Cleave ~emphatlc2tIy
states that the concern is not authorized 10
do business in Illinois nor any other staff.
He does rot indorse the company.
Charles Sewall. who died last Wednesday,
was one of the foremost fire
of the time. He was born in Brooklyn. "
Y. in 1S4S. beginning his insurance career
twenty wears later in the New York offices
of the Liverpool and London and Globe. as
a clerk. He was appointed assistant sScre-
tary of the company in 1874. and three
wears later became assistant manager.
Mir. Sewall became connected with the
Commercial Union Assurance Company, Of
London, in 1875. taking the position OF as
sistant manager of the United States
His Illness dated back for three months.
bur had not appeared serious until lately.
For several weeks he had not been at his
office. He was generally recognized as
an underwater of brilliant attachments, Il
clear thinker and quick of action. He rare
~ missed an opportunity to advance the IN
terests of the company he represented, and
in so doing encouraged the admiration of
all his associates.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-01
Insurance Notes.

g. C. Courtney. OF the Mutual Benefit
of Newark. has returned from a trip to
the East.
Final adjustments nave been made in the
Keith losses anu all proofs of loss have
been signed.
]. D. Sutton. representative of the Wash
ington Life of New York. in this city. is
in New York.
The Office board of the Kansas City Tn
derwriters met Wednesday afternoon at
$50 o'clock at the Midland. Lunch was
served to those present.
Or January / c. L.. Stowell becomes New
York state manager for the Concordia and
Wisconsin Fire, with headquarters at
Rochester. N y. He will retain his pres
ent Pennsylvania state agency of the same
companies.
George Ref. one of the leading travel
ing men for the Insurance Herald. will, on
January l, become business manager OF the
Underwriters Review. of Des Moines. Mr..
Reif is an enterprlsing. genial. courteous
gentleman. Editor Durham and Mr.. Ref
will put the Review to the front rank.
Vice President and Western Manager
Howard Z. Gray. of the Hanover, has as
the ompany under the firm name of II. p.
Gray ~ Co.. succeeding the agency OF
Dana. Pointer q Co, dissolved by consent.
h. w. Pointer will remain with the new
firm as manager. continuing the business
from the present headquarters at Isl La
nections in view. but for the present will
remain with the Hanover agency. Frank
A.. Dunning continues as Cook county spe-
cial agent.
Superintendent Van Cleave is out with a
statement saying that his department is
in receipt of hundreds of inquiries relative
to the Northwestern Fire Insurance Com
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-01
Openfnr of the Auditorium.

The Woodward stock company. which
will open the Auditorium Saturday even
ing. January II. played its last week in
Minneapolis, closing last night. after Civ
ing ten performances of "Cyrano de Berg
erac' to the capacity of the Metropolitan
theater. The ability of this organization
to put on this difficult play in such a way
as to command a big weeks business is
perhaps the strongest possible Endorsement
of the compauy's ability. The Rostand
play will be given in Kansas City some
time during the season by the Woodward
company. and "a Kansas Cityans will have
no other opportunity to see it played. this
announcement Is one of special interest.
The season will open with Belasco & De
Miles Men and Women" d play requij-
ing a strong cast. and especially well de-
signed to display the strength of the
company.
Work on the new building has been prog
ressing rapidly. and the house will be
ready for occupancy on the date named.
1t Will be & very complete and handsome
theater. furnished with all modern con-
veniences and comforts, and especially de-
signed TO meet the demand of family pat
ronage. Messrs. Woodward & Burgess
the popularity their attractions attained
last season when the performances were
interrupted by the burning of the theater.
Mr.. Woodward Will bring his family to
Kansas City. and will give his personal
attention TO the management of this thsa-
ter. William Warren. who was treasurer
last season. and who was for some twenty
years treasurer for the Coates opera house.
has been r~e-enSarcd.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-01
is A new PLAYHOUSE
HAS ARISEN FROM THE ASHES OF
THE OLD AUDITORIUM.
VIII BE Opened January If by the
Woodward stock Ccmpany-De-
scription of the Hand
some Structure.

The new Auditorium. the finest and
best equipped playhouse in the West. will
open January Il. with the Woodward
stock company This is the legend which
adorns the front of the restored theater
at the corner of Ninth and Holmes streets,
which has arisen from the ashes of the
old Auditorium, destroyed by fire a year
ago. 1t is a monument TO the energy and
business grit of the builder. Alex Fraser.
and to the skill and experience of the
architect. Colonel j. NJ. Woods, who have
erected upon the ruins of the old building
an amusement place superior in almost
every particular to anything the city has
known before.
Partly because of the fate which befell
the old Auditorium, and partly because
of new city ordinances enacted since the
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-01

entrance west is occupied on the ground
foor. by three store rooms extending back
to the fire wall which bounds the west
side of the eight-foot exit Lending from the
back of the auditorium to Holmes street,
and connecting with every floor OF the
theater by Il wide iron stairway. Above
the store rooms are three floors of flats;
East of the main entrance on the ground
floor are the box office and commodious
offices for the manager. Above the offices.
on three floors are reception and toilet
rooms for ladies and gentlemen.
The value of the new theater would be
difficult 10 estimate. built as it is on the
old foundations and partly of material
saved from the other building, but 1t Is
safe to say that it has been remodeled and
rebuilt for less than one-fourth of the
original $4,000 which Colonel Warder Is
said to have put into the old Auditorium.
The early date set for It's opening seems al.
most impossible, considering the fact that
all the furniture and ornamental work are
still to be put in place besides many OF
the finishing touches In construction being
still lacking. but the builders say 1t Is
among the possibilities and all EFFORTS are
being made to put everything in s~hipshape
before the appointed day arrives.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-01
IOWA CASES SUBMITTED.
Judge Shiras Completes the Hearing
of the Discriminating Tax case
in the Federal Court.

The special federal court hearing in the
suit brought by foreign insurance COM
panies doing business in the state to en-
join the state treasurer from collecting
the 3ls per cent tax was begun before
Judge Shiras last Wednesday. 1t was con-
General Remley. for the state. said he
wanted to introduce evidence in REPUTATION
of what the companies al!ege. During the
hearing Remley raised the point that the
suit was against the state. which was 4 bar
to proceedings. Judge Shiras ruled it was
u suit TO enjoin the state treasurer. and
not against the state. hence could be so
prosecuted. McVey & McVey. for the COM
panies. argued five hours that the law is
unconstitutional because it diScriminates.
Judge Shiras ruled that n temporary in
junction would have TO be granted if Attor-
ney Remley introduced the evidence he de-
sired. The attorney general decided not to
Introduce the evidence. TIL argument was
completed and the case submitted. y de-
cision is expected in a week.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-01
Cr,ticise. the Company.

LANSING. MICH. Dec. Sl.-Insurance
Commissioner Campbell, who recently made
an examination of the Western Mutual
Life Association of Chicago. in conjunction
with COMMISSIONS Orear of Missouri. has
made Il report in which he crtticises the
company for extravaganza. He declares
hat during fourteen months the asSocia-
ton collected s527. coo. and that during the
same time it paid $4,000 to policy holders
and $3.50. eco for salaries and expenses. The
commissioners assert that the company
does not maintain a proper reserve. in
view of the rates which it. charges. and
that its practices are not such as to satisfy
policy holders if they were fully informed.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-01
GOD Save the Queen"

Professor Wilson, n leading light of Edia-
burgh university, recently wrote on The
blackboard in his laboratory: Professor
Wilson informs his students that he has
this day been appointed honorary phySi-
clan to the queen" In the course of tine
morning he had occasion to leave the room.
and on returning found that a student had
added to the announcement the words:
God save the Queen
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-01
Proved an Alibi.

From the Detroit Free FFess.
Don't know how to plead. don't you2"
scowled the judge. Did you or did you
not steal these chickens as ch~arged?'
No. sab. an 1 kin PROOF ii. sab"
That's your privilege"
Yes. sab, an [ kin bring fo'ty OBJ de
best gem'men in my neighbo'hood to sw'ar
to my cha'acte'. sab. Don't dat papah done
say dey was d dozen chickens an eight Wa
stole?'
You are right"
Yes. sab. l is right. An cherry one oh
dem gem'men will sw'ar on dey solemn oaf
dat neher raided no hen roos' yet didn'
lif' every pullet on de pe'ch, sab. OATS no
job OBJ mine
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-01

George S. a. Young. of New York. will
on January ! succeed the late George ".
Wensley as manager of the Manchester
Fire Assurance Company in that city and
president of the American Fire of New
York. The announcement is made by Man
ager William Lewis. of the home office,
who sailed for home yesterday on the Ell
ruria.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-01

Tuesday evening at the Summit Street
Methodist Episcopal church, a concert, IN
der the direction of Edward Kreiser, will
be given by Miss Lillian kreiser. soprano
Miss Lila Johnson contralto: Mr.. Il. q.
Bloom. tenor, and Nj. J. A. Farrell, basso
and violinist. A most interesting pro-
gramme Is announced:
PIano-'Polka lie Bar Rtubensteinl. Mr. Rreiser.
Bass songs-.'The Beaming Eyes Mcdowell, "A
May Morning tDenza). Mr.. Farrell.
Alto song-'Sunset' tBuCkl. Miss Johnson.
TrIo-'"The Mariners" CRandegerl, Miss Kreiser,
Mr.. Bloom and Mr.. Farrell.
Duet for violin and p~iano-'Dauehter Of the Reg
iment' CDe Beriot). Mr.. Farrell and Mr.. kreiser.
Tenor songs-'Call Me Back My Lady's Cir
dle'' lDsnzaj.
Soprano sone-"Spring Flowers Reinecke). Miss
kreiser. Violin obligato. Mr.. Farrell.
Qudrtette-"B Bridal Song from The Rose
Maiden'l lCoWenl.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-01

Shortly after that Mr.. Hoyt wrote "A
Trip TO Chinatown" and Gilfoil was cast
tor the waiter. introducing his clever
WhistlinS speciality and wonderfully unique
limitations. which will be remembered as
one of the leading features of that popu-
lar comedy success. He was also cast in
the same piece Tor the character of the old
man servant in the last act. the first reve-
lation of his histrionic talent. He was then
cast as the private in the original pro-
duction of "A MIX White Flag" His
present role is that OF a lettering Old
roue--one OF the Old guard. His makeup
Is said 70 be the counterpart of a prom
trent and well known character familiar
about the Hoffman house. New York.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-01

It's said. woman loves not her lover
So much as she loves his love Of her;
Then loves she ier lover
For love Q: her lover.
Or love OF her love Of her lover: Life.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-01

There will be a big novelty ut the Orph-
cum for the week which begins with the
matinee this afternoon. 1t is in the shape
of a spectacle entitled "Clorindy." or The
Origin Of the Cakewalk.'' and 1t was one
of the great successes in New York last
summer. having been first produced at the
Casino roof garden by E..E Rice. In the
presentation of this spectacle thirty negroes
are employed. The performers are said 10
be among the leading singers, dancers and
CakewalkerS OF their race. So many differ
ent things are done during the time that
the darkies are on the stage that there is
no chance for the audience to grow weary.
and the spectacle has been pronounced IL
decided success whenever il has been seen.
Among the stars are Mr.. and Mrs. \. l..
Tut. who won the prize at the Cakewalk
ga Madison Square garden. New York: a
festival in which go couples took part.
Hilda Thomas. one of the leading lights
of the world Of burlesque, who has always
been popular in Kansas City. will be seen
in a new line of work, as she viii present
a comedietta called Miss Ambition" in
which she will be assisted by Frank Bar
Thomas by Charles Horwitz. The success
of the Visions of Art has been such that
Manager Lehman has retained them for
another week. y number of pictures. said
TO be even finer than those OF last week,
will be exhibited. There will he a special
holiday matinee tomorrow afternoon. in
addition to the usual Tuesday. Thursday
and Saturday matinees. Tit programme
will be presented in the following order:
The King brothers. aGrobatic grinaldos.
Mr., Ernest Wilson and Miss Marie Leicester. oper-
attic duetists.
The knockabout comedians. Topack and Steele.
The vocalist and cometienne. Hilda Thomas. as
edietta. Miss Ambition"
Professor E 7 Doherty's canine circus. introduce
inE fifteen beautiful snow white poodles,
Emma carus, female baritone.
Marion Kerners Visions of Art"
'clorindy, or the Origin Of the Cskewalk.'
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-01
WITH INSURANCE MEN.
Speculation in Insurance Companies
Is quite II Profitable

Specializing in insurance companies seems
to be quite a profitable business. The
brokerage firm in New York which made
such persistent attempts to get control of
the Hanover has waXed mighty and
wealthy by gaining control of stock cor
porations and closing them out at u profit.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-01

One of Charles Hoyt's greatest successes.
"A Stranger in New York" will be the
New Year attraction at the Grand opera
house. beginning with a matinee TODAY.
since this piece was last presented here a
great many changes have been made in it.
strengthening 1t in every way and making
IL brlsker and brighter. q comedy which
VIII be pleasantly remembered by theater-
goers Of this city as one of the funniest
ana most entertaining thai this dramatist
has ever turned out.
Kansas City theatergoers. of course. are
loyal to their tagorites. and 1t would be
hard TO imagine a stronger organization
tnan thai which will present this laughing
success which includes the names of such
popular entertainers as Harry Conor. Harry
Gllfoli, Anna Boyd, George Beane. Flor
ence Lillian Wicks. John Ryams, Eta Gil
roy, Agnes Paul and some twenty Others
equally as clever and talented.
"A Stranger in New York; was present.
ed here last season by one of the road com
panies, but the company which comes this
time is the original and the same that first
produced the piece, the same that enjoyed
the run in New York and the same that
presented the Stranger at the Duke of
York's theater. London. England, last Au-
gust. A special holiday matinee will he
given on Monday. The cast follows:
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-01
.
THIS WEEKS ATTRACTIONS.


Coates-Au week. Frawley Stock Company in rep
ortory; Sunday afternoon. James Military band,
week, "A Stranger in New York
orpheum-An week. vaudeville.
GilIiss-An week. Darkest Russia"
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-01

Gather the seeds OF the nasturtiums and
keep them a few days on Il paper tray.
Put them into empty pickle bottles. pour
boiling vinegar over them and leave them
to cool. When cold cover them closely and
keep them a year, to be used instead of
capers. They are superior in flavor.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-01

Nine men constitute a jury in Mexico,
and a majority gives the verdict. If the
jury is unanimous there is no appeal.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-01

about the Hoffman house, New York.
Il will never forget an incident that &C.
CURED during my first experiences in
Shakespeare when I was playing Juliet"
SAD Julia Arthur. we Were playing at
a small thelter. and two little boys had
got seats jhruaE. passes in the very front
row. Romeo had just dsyartcd this earth
ana | was on the point OF following him to
a peter world. ! had but commenced to
enter my death throes when one of the lit
ne boys got up to leave the theater. The
other little fellow then rose and. turning
70 ms retreatlnE companion, whispered to
MN very audibly over the heads of the
audience: Hist, Billy, Hold on for a few
thihutes. Let's wait till she dies We'll:
IsI her TO hurry up nswered Billy, and
with that they waited until l left this
David Bispham has published some inter
esting facts about Liza Lehmann's strange
y successful song cycle, In a Persian
rs hrst performance. 1t was written about
three years ago. and TWO years ago last
summer, it was first produced at the house
ing Nine. Albani.. Miss Hilda Wilson. Ben
!1aEles and myself. Among the many dis
~llnSuished listeners was Nine. Emma
lanes. 1t was performed with great sue
cess, put was not given again until the
next winter at st. James hall. London. l
ha1 the pleasure of introducing the work to
america, and last winter at about this time
We performed it in New York, Victor Har-
RS presiding at the piano. and the quar-
lette the same as tO-day-Mrs. Ford. Miss
Hall, Mr.. Mackenzie Gordon and myself.
The first performance was given at a pri-
vate concert at Mr.. kelly's house. the sec
ond at the Waldorf-Astoria for a charity.
and that gave it n start upon a career
truly phenomenal. have just received the
last Of Liza Lehmann's things. The Bal
lad of Young Lochinvar' is for baritone
solo and chorus, a fine and strong thing it
Is, too; Scotch in character. as it should
be. As ] have said before, Liza lehman
was born in Rome. but | am sorry to say
mat / can give You no Information about
her musical training. except that ! believe
she obtained most of it from her mother"