New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-09-21
MUTUAL'S AXE FALLS.
L. Il. FELL THE VICTIM.
agent Whose Name appeared on
Opposition Tickets Dismissed.

OPpOofttOH Il tChCIS l(lSWtiSSCU.
Ihe Mutual Iife's committee agencies yester-
day dismissed T. Reid Fell for many years one Of
the most prominent insurance managers in this
city. because IL believed he had accepted his noni-
nation both the united committees and select
fusion tickets. and that he had beer disloyaI TO
the Peabody administrator. 1t is said that his
brother. Herbert n. Fell will be dismissed at the
next committee meeting should he fail to declare
for the administration.
The committees action is we'll in line with the
companys reported fear OF a revolt among its
agents. Second Vice-President George T. Dexter
has appointed John c. Elliot 10 take charge of Mr.
Fell's branch Offices
The action followed a loyalty meeting OF the
companys managers. which every general manager
attended, with the exception OF Mr. Fell. II is
understood that the suspicion that Mr.. Fell was
opposed 10 the administration ticket was partly
responsible for the committees recent message IN
the companys agents that any manager or en-
ploye becoming candidate would be held to have
vacated his Office.
For several days tho company has been waiting
apparently in vain to receive from Mr.. Fell a dis
avowal of his willingness TO serve on any ant-ad-
ministration ticket. Dsmissals the same
terms OF several other managers on the select
fusion" ticket expected daily.
The managers meeting took place IN the offices
of Manager George A. Brinkerhoff. at No. 14S
Broadway No explanation of their absence was
forthcoming from the Fells.
The managers present inclused William T. Diefen-
NpAl tHdItes T. bayleSS. Mr.. NOlSSOnn, Robert H.
Hardy, Charles II. StOnebridge. E c Ogbourn and
Frederick W. Bliss At the meeting the opinion
was generally expressed that Thomas H BowIes
was the mover OF the select fusion" ticket
Resolutions were passed pledging the agents sup
port Of the administration and the administration
ticket.
committee OF three then visited Herbert \.
Fen. submitting the resolution for his signature
Mr. Fell declined 10 sign II. asking time for con-
sideration.
No effort was made. apparently. TO obtain T. r.
FelFs signature IT being taken for granted that
the appearance OF his name on the united COM
mittees' ticket was tantamount to his acceptance
of the nomination.
After the adjournment OF the managers meeting
a managers committee laid the resolution before
the company's committee on agency and insurance
then in special session. Mr. Felrs dismissal fol-
lowed
Positive information that Thomas H. Bowles
many members Of the Mutual Life policyhoIders'
association and II is said. minority of 'interna-
uohaI committeeman were in favor Of practically
Just such ticket as the selected fusion fol-
lowed the report that Thomas H. Bowles was be-
hind the third ticket. T. Reid Fell
through Bert Hanson. the associations organiza-
tion manager, Mr.. Bowles declared he had no mart
in the organization Of the third ticket although
With the exception of the names Of President Pea
body and the other officers named on the third
ucket II was conceded that IL just such a
ticket as Mr. Bowles had sought TO have framed
before our association and the international COM
mittee urging tha. the agents have a large. repre-
sentation on the united committees ticket Sin
sIe handed he wrested from the united commit
tess the representation Of the general managers
such as the representation is, on the united COM
mittees' ticket. Mr.. Bowles, however IovaIlv s,,D
ports the united committees ticket, and is in no
way connected with any other organization Of pol-
icyholders"
Il am told" said Mr. Hanson. that Presldsnt
Pea hOQy's n NOT he
Fusion ticket, but that Mr. Peabody permitte5
his name TO go on the ticke. the result OF strong
arguments made to him by a member of the Col
gate committee"
Albert L. Bard, counsel 10 the Select Fusion
Mutual Life Ticket. made public last night his
reply 10 President Peabodys letter Of inquiry as IN
the motives and personnel of the third ticket and
intmated that 1t was agents ticket Mr.
Bard stated emPhaticaliy that the ticket was not
tickets The persons behind the third ticket MIR
of comPSDy The fact that the noninsiinD
as surprise 10 the candidates. he said was evil
signing Interest," To disclose the names OF tbe de
supporters Of the movement would pi,,e ,bo Ne Se
Curdy element in the board OF trustees an Ie Nc
advantage as employers OF the managers and
Mr.. Bard criticised the company's agency com
mittee; composed. ne said. of McCurdy nominees
that the continued candidacy OF these comniftea-
men was working incalculable injury 10 the COM
Mr. Bard yhea made this statement. considered
~ NLoN OF the recent attitude
OF Thomas II. Bowles and certain members ~ tie
Mutua. LIE polcy holders association toward the
united committees ticket Speaking OF the sug
OF the McCurdy trustees, he sa.f mat .tbssa' 80
siderstions were urged upon the persOps n 90 Oh.
of the administration who have put the io otPer Pe
uc.ets az ~ ,I IN default (of the ac-
Delled TO put IN nomination third tieLet No'Ii-
President Morton of the EquitabIe sen, -.
20 officers and heads Of departments a COM 80
new rule, not 10 be retroactive prohibiting ibS ra
Ceip: by officers or employees OF any aee1t,s 80
mission reduction or their policy DreTi,,r,s .i.
than such dividend deductions the Contract n1sv
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