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The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1906-09-15
4 Rare Occurrence.

g. Z. Decsll, Of Brookhaven,
who was in Wesson Yesterday, re-
lates q very rare family story. He
says there are seven of his family
living whose ages together make
a total Of four hundred and ninety
four years. They are Albert .B
q. Decell, of Chicago, aged 81
years; VIM. a. DecelI, Of MeridE
ian, aged So; Adeline Perkins, ol
Brookhaven, aged 67; Frank J
Martin Decell, Of Martin, Miss
aged II; Rebekah Wheat, Of PinI
Bluff, Ark, aged 20; G. lit
Decell, Of BrookhaVen. aged III
Martha Magee, Of BrookhaveIi
aged So. Wesson Enterprise.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1906-09-15

A Scotch surgeon has said that
there is connection between un-
cared for mouths, with decayed
teeth and diseased gums, and a
form Of eye disease. There is too
little care taken Of the teeth, with
DENIAL diseases as q result.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1906-09-15

The New Orleans Progressive
Union has invited Bryan to speak
in that city after his appearance
at Jackson, Sept. %. II is stated
that Mrs. Bryan will accompany
him to Jackson and preparations
are being made at the State Capt.
tai for her entertainment as we'll
as that for her distinguished hus-
band.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1906-09-15
IN THE LOCAL COURTS.
Cases Disposed Of During the Last
Week.
Mayors Court.

City VS.. Illinois Central Rail.
road Blocking crossing. Not
disposed Of.
City VS.. Lee Edwards-Carry
ing concealed weapons. Not dis
posed of.
City VS.. Berger Taylor-Nol
disposed of.
Gay VS.. Walter Tanner, Sam
Fisher Gaming. Fined $3.50
each and costs.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1906-09-15
Lincoln County's Revenue.

The total assessed values of the
county as per the assessors re-
turns, revised and adopted by the
Board of Supervisors shows the
following:
Total Realty So, ,970, ,655
Total Personally 1927, 900
Total Railroad 725 800
Grand total Sc, ,923, ,155
The levy made by the board for
taxes for the current fiscal year is
as follows:
General county, 2zs mills; road.
| mill; school, 2 mills; interest on
jail bonds, 1s of mill; sinking
fund, Is ofa mill; total, 61s mills,
which added to the 6 mill levy fol
State taxes makes total of 1875
mills.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1906-09-15
Justice Dauehtry's Court.

Anthony Tolston . Gaming.
Fined $3.50 and costs.
Ada Terrell-Vagrancy. Dis
missed.
Louis RuniIl Disturbing the
peace. Fined $3.50 and costs.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1906-09-15

It is said that . Connecticut
woman badly beat up burglar
the other night, mistaking him
for her husband.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1906-09-15
Marriage Licenses Issued During the
Past Week.

White e-Luther Blue Adams and
Miss Mary Maude Hammill.
Colored Pete Dillon and Mag
gle Blanton.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1906-09-15

Boyce Rrodie. young white
man of Dexter, had bis arm So
badly torn II gin il had to be
anaputated.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1906-09-15

The National Nut Growers As
sociation will meet at Pascagoula
Oct. 81 to November 2.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1906-09-15

Gen. ]. Fl. Sharp IS seriousls
ill at his home ia Columbus.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1906-09-15

Hello, Topisawl you have been
still for quite awhile. Well, yes;
hello, is that you? Yes.
Chicago eagle., 1906-12-15

Does the Meat Inspection law pro.
tcct the foreigner?
1t certainly does not protect the Chi.
cagoan.
Chicago Is reveling in n feast Of
lumpy jaw beef, tuberculosis cattle and
the like.
The new Federal meat inspection law
concerned, 1t is a dead letter.
The United States law only applies
TO meat intended for export and for
meat shipped to other States.
This Is us far as the Federal author.
lty can go.
II cannot Interfere with local condi.
tions.
These are wholly under the control
of the local government and the local
government believes that when the
tubercular parts of the beef and the
lumpy Jaw or canccrous parts of the
beef are cut out. that the rest of the
carcass Is good TO eat.
SO thousands of Chicagonns are eat.
lnc lunpy jaw cattle every day, IA
blissful ignorance of the awful facts
and the Beef Trust Is getting richer
than ever by purveying bnd food to the
people.
| The most radical legislation Is neccs-
sary to obllteratc this evil and the
people viii get II when they wake ny
and realize the terrible danger that
constantly mennces themselves and
their families under present conditions.
Speaking Of the suplncness Of the
Chicago Health Department In this
matter. the Chicago Tribune In re-
Gently printed editorial declared:
''rhe Health Department should al
once enact and enforce the regulations
which have been prepared by the De
purtment OF Agriculture.
"If those regulations are neccssar,
to insure the good quality Of Chicay,
meat which Is to be eaten by English
men they are equally necessary to In
sure the good quality of Chicago mea
which Is to be eaten In Chicago. I!
foreigners are deserving of protectlOr
the people Of Chicago are also. They
will not get the snmc degree OF pro
tcction unless the local Inspection i
as good as the Federal inspection.
'rhere will bc m attempt to work
off on Chicago consumers inferior meas'
Chicago eagle., 1906-12-15
1t Floods Chicago with Lumpy Jaw
Cattle and the Authorities
Do Nothing.
This City the Dumping Ground for
All the Bad Cattle i'm the
West.

which co,,o. ,o uor,o,u, ,s.o,...
Nonv of tho smoi,.,r yo,.ko.- ,y,,,, ,,.,o
no outside trade viii mot mn,nta,n a
high standard of cleanliness IN their
establishments unless thcv arp fo,,<i
70. There is need of yirilnnt mnnic,,oi
INSPECTION TO keen this ,.ty from be.
coming n dumping ground for moor meat
and to enforce sanitary regulations IN
packing houses which are outside the
scope of Federal supervision"
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What an awfu, fuss the daily news.
,apcrs make over the insurance LAO.
dals! And yet not one person I'm LOCO IA
affected BY then. Yet the daily news.
papers have nothing to say against the
Beef Trust. which robs every mani
"oii'a', "hu ch''u iii tae community
c'e'' uV'
The workinginan ana every otner
man for that matter Il entitled to pure
,"o, n" " ".s pure m", se.e' ",a,on, So'r,. nna ~.
s,n,,,, I, th.so mn ,t,c,,,rs Iosoryos 90
ho nyor,hrn,yn Tho poo, Tr,,., n,.t
90
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Chicago eagle., 1906-12-15
HON, FRED w. UPu.\M

never neglected an opportunity to do
good for his fellow citisen, and In the
course Of hls career has made thou.
sands Of loyal friends.
~
GDORGE d. SWIFT
has earned the high regard Of his Eel.
low citizens as man loyal TO friends
md faithful to principle.
HARRY RUBENS
u one Of ChicngO's most useful and r.
.pcctcd citizens.
AeNM
CHARLES n. CALLAHAN.
believes In the golden rule aud peac-
ticcs Il. This 10 the secret Of bis PET.
sonal popularity and success In life.
ADAM ORnSEIFEN
= respected and honors6 ~ en -
when - 10 known.
~9A
JOhN ". SHNN.
has few e. Lals ana no suprr'ors as Il
man Of sturdy integrity and unilaySinS
energy.
\IH1A
AUSTIN J. DOvl-E
IL n man who nIvnria,nS wins ANA re-
tains the confidence and liking Of all
who have dealings with him.
JOSEPH MEDILL PATTBnNON
has b. honoeabis, conservative and up
right methods earned . high place In
tAs business world aud In the esteem
sad good win OF the entire community.
EDWARD TILDEN
u n,Odcst and unaSs,uning, but the peO.
pie appreciate bin juxt the same.
~9A
JOHN v. CLARKE
Possesses all Of those solid and estims-
BILE qualities which make the most use
full citizen
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HOSEA W. WELLS
10 one who n.akes fair piay bis motto
and has won BY It.
~6
ROY O. WEST
steadsast and reliable. 10 one Of those
men whoaa word u % good ~ his
6oud. HE many friends are unit In
tsstifying 10 thsss good qualities Of
bic.
HARRY X. GIBBONS.
n desscvedly popular and counts bis
friends by the hundred. He Ia hked
by everybody who has the pleasure
Of his acquaintance.
CHARIIES II. PREST!sN
has made thorough performance OF
duty, fulhllment OF all agreements
with his fellow men In the spirit and
the letter end exact justice In all
things the guiding principles OF his
successful career.
~6A
WM. A. DOYLE
is among our most useful citizens, and
has the good will Of everybody.
49,
HON. JOHN J. HAN0EltG
has gained success by force o; charac
ter. industry. integrity and ability.
(sNSA
JAMES PEASE
besides being model citizen takes
good mans pert In every movement
for the benefit Of the city.
%1A
WALTER =. SCHMIDT
enjoys the esteem and respect OF Oh
who admire the highest qualities ol
good citisenship. which In hin an
fully sxemphned.
~
MYER 3. NMRICN
% known 10 all who have the pleasur'
Of biz acQuaintAnca % . nan thor
oughly ronshle and alWays Von11 Z
Chicago eagle., 1906-12-15

CYltlL IL. JANDUS
q man Of many excellent qualities. IL
brainy. reliable and always steadfast
to friends and to the line OF duty.
JUSTICE HENRY ROTH
IL az considerate Of the rights Of 9th.
,rs as he IL insistcnt upon the main.
tennnce Of his own. This is one Of the
reasons Of his great popularity.
~SA
ADAMS A. GOODRICH
belongs to that class Of ciussns which
has ever contributed most to the vel
tars and upbuilaing Of Chicago.
!. ELLIO1yr JENNINGS
h enterprising ami progressive. 90
well az capable and careful In the cop.
duct Of all affairs entrusted to him.
hence his :nvariable success.
~cS
JOSEPH A. O'DONNeIL.
ueyor forgsts a friend or q promise
and n among the most popular citi.
soma OF Chicago.
FRANCIS SrUYVESANT P% ABODi
brings trained intelligence. native abil.
Ity ana sturdy Integrity to bear In all
his relations with hls fellow citizens
and In the discharge Of az his duties
%6A
HON. Il. 4. ECKHART
has built up reputation In this city
Of which any man might well feel
proud.
SAMUEL J. SHAEFFER
has always put truth. hOnor aud JUS
tice before eXpediency; hence the 90
TEEN with which he II looked upon BY
oil who know him.
JAMES 4. HOGS
can count his personal friends py the
hundred, q fact due b mis- many esti-
mable characteristics aud his unchany.
Ing, even. temperament.
%SA
WILLIAM T.. BLACK
10 the kind of either, who constitutes
he real backbone Of this city.
%S&
JUDGE ORRIN n. CARTER
10 deservedly popular. being uniformly
courteous and Obliging to bic fellow
citizens and always stickier for pro
bity and principle.
AA
r. EMIL GASCU
has high conception OF the duties Of
citizenship aud lives w to It. He II q
man whom to know 10 to respect
JUSTICE JOHN II. CAVERLY
~ u man whose wc!l-hAiOwn ability
and public spirit places him In the
front ranks OF our most useful citi.
zena
<s2eSA
WILLIAM II. ARTHi'R
10 4 man of untarn!shed reputation and
Of commanding ability In the conduct
Of bis affairs,
%eSA
JUDGE THEODORE BRENT TANO
active, energetic, enterprising and pub
iic-spirited, has made success OF Oh
his UNDERTAKINGS, and IL ranked By
common consent among our very best
citizens.
~
THOMAS #. KELLEY
n q public-spirited citizen WHO 10 aa
popular 40 he n orr srous ~ bis
business pursuits.
@
| LOUIS LEVY
has the experience and the ablnsy 4
make Q success Of all his undertak
ings.
~
RUDOLPH BRARC
has q Hne record for probity an(
strictly honc-e1ie methods. He hal
macs nsmself respected In every Wall
N ~ whAnh ~ hna 49, nnmnnnA
Chicago eagle., 1906-12-15
IOlIN L. CLARE.

JOHN +. CLARE
holds an honOred place ainonR those
who by his ability. industry and sound
judgment contribute to tho growth and
spbuildins Of Chicago.
~cSA
ALEXANDER II. REvSLL
has Q spotless reputation ~ nrst class
citizen. aud q capable and honorable
man Of affairs.
JOHN l.. HOPETaS
Z citizen whose retoru 10 one to b
proud Of, IL u man whose friends are
myriad und whose name commands ~
spect everywhere.
1854
PHILIP Il. BRAND
has never been known TO undertake
what he could not accomplish. nor fail
to accomplish what he has undertaken.
<SesA
JOHN C. rETZpR
commando the confidence Of the CO.
sre business community. being con-
scientious. assiduous aud painstakinY
In all his transactions.
%SA
KICKHAM SEAMAN
lust ard fair IN uli his dealings, pos
,esses the confidence and good will Of
all who know him.
<acA
JAMES q. HOPKINS
never does things BY haives. He 10
Thorough In the ful1llment OF all obli.
cations. and therefore has the respect
Of the entire community.
~6
HON. FRED T. COME
has hosts OF friends who admire him
for his many merits and good quail.
tiea.
CHARLES MGAVlN
has made II u rule through life to &C.
cord fair play as well as to demand It
In all things. Everybody who knows
him trusts as well MS likes him.
.>.S&SSssaA
ALDERMAN CHARLES wE!lNO
has the deserved reputation Of being
one Of the most capable and reliable
men Of affairs In Chicago.
~6
JAMES A, SACKLEY,
maintains that widespread popularity
and respect which 10 only gained by q
strong 40 we'll a. an esumabls per
sonality.
LEO ERNST
In honorable and fair In all his rela.
ti0ns with his fellow citizens. upright
as he is capable and straightforward.
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IL. II. BLISS
is a man OF tue highest Standing IN
the community: upright and Just In
NIL the affairs Of life and indefatigable
In the performance Of all the duties
thereof.
~SA
JUSTICE JAMES G. DCO,.EY.
| In all relations of life never deyiates
from those principles OF straightfor-
wardncss and integrity which have
won him golden opinions everywhere
AsA
BENJAMIN y. RICHOISON.
70 liked BY everybody and counts his
friends BY the hundred.
~
ADOLF BERGMAN
has earned by an honest, upright life
the good will and respect Of the en-
tire community.
~SA
A. w. MILLER
belongs to that class OF citizens who
never know failure. nor allow any OBJ
stacles to dGter them in q worthy en-
terprise once unNArtaken.
~
JOHN II. CONNHltY
10 pleasant and genial Of manner
obliging and faithful to biz promises
end tnsssrns paepAes "a sespeeted
Chicago eagle., 1906-12-15

JOHN Y. SMULsKI
Is honest, able and upright In all reAv
:ions OF life.
IsIDORE II. HINES
10 q citizen of excellent stapdlng ana
faultless record.
~9
ARBA n. WATERMAN
through n busy ana carrIW ,ie hns
earned the respect ana good Will o:
the entire community
%&SA
FRED l.. WII.K
10. progressive. enterprismg and indus.
:.:!ous. such 'nen are always sure to
make a success In life.
%SA
4. ). HiRBARp
knows how to make friends and to ~
tain them. He Ia man for whom ell
who know him have the highest ~
spect.
MATT. BHNNEB
never falters when once his mind 10
made up az to the right and the wrong
Of q question. He Ia always ON the
right side, regardless Of all other con-
sidera lions or consequences.
JOHN II. JONES
10 q capable man OF anairS. honorable
In his dealings. and assiduous In q.
tention to bis prosperous business.
JOHN NJ. SMYrtl.
is man OF acknowledged ability. good
Judgment and common sense.
<eSA
JUSTICE JOHN RICHARDSON
u useful citizen faithful u duty snh
deserving Of the good will Of all.
JOHN Il. OWENS
has splendid record :sr good citizen
ship. personal integrity and arst-class
ability.
~CSA
JUDGE NJ. W. PINCENEY
IA a man of brains, ability and integ.
rlty, and is respected by everybody
who enjoys his acquaintance.
\almfA
]. ]. GERAGTIrH
ID liked most by those who know him
best. All who have had business Ne
lati0ns with him are united In bearing
testimony to this fact.
~
GEORGE 4. BLETTH'ER
deserves In an eminene degree that
large share of popularity and puhlie
eenidsncs which 70 undeniably hia
~SA
JUSTICE J. X. PRINDIEILLE
% Q man OF veil balanced MUD,
so9o6 judgment. honorable In bis bust.
sess methods and fearless In the per
lesnaneo 6 Anl:
Chicago eagle., 1906-12-15
HEALTH DEPARTMENT. WANTS
S;ElSlO

In a report delivered to Comptroller
McGann. Health Commissioned Charles
Wlalen fixed S1S3.SlO as the amount
necessary for his office during the com
ing year. The allowance for 1906 was
$lIiSA5 The principal items which
ncccssitatc nm increase for 1907 are the
addition Of 100 school Inspectors for
ten months. the purchase of II site and
the erection Of public baths in the
Twcnty.fourth Ward ana the transfer
Of tho ambulance service from the 20.
lice to the health department.
Chicago eagle., 1906-12-15
Ae1A
JAMES j. GRAY.

has an enviabie record foe absolute
honesty In oil bis business relations.
active support and sympathy for all
movements for the betterinent Of the
city and his fellow.men and for all the
qualities that 70 to make up the IDEAL
citizen.
Chicago eagle., 1906-12-15
PNrNR FORTUNE

has always been ready 10 devote to
the welfare Of the community that
bushes ability and industry which has
contributed 10 much to nls personal
success.
Chicago eagle., 1906-12-15


wlaicn fixed s7s3.slO as the amount
necessary for his office during the com
ing year. The allowance for 1906 was
Sld1.Gi5. The principal items which
ncccssitatc nm increase for 1907 are the
addition Of 100 school Inspectors for
ten months. the purchase of site and
tho erection Of public baths in the
Twcnty-fourth Ward ana the transfer
Of tho ambulance service from the po
lice to the health department.
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WANTS HOT COFFEE FOR FIRE
MEN.
Chief Koran IL to confer with the
Council Finance Committee regarding
nn appropriation for hot coffee wagons
for the use of tho department ut big
fires on cold nights. The chief will ask
for three or four of these wagons. !Ic
says that II the ilrcnlcu are served with
coffee ut u fire In zero weather they
will do better work.
~6
CHARLES J. vOPICKA
has proven BY his successful career
that brains, experience and integrity
form an Irresistible combs- -ation In any
une Of busineas.
JUSTICE JAMES NJ. 1S'YI.E
y man who takes pride In Chicago
and Of whom Chicago II proud.
VIRGIL NJ. BRAND
II one Of the men who would repre-.
sent the people well anywhere.
JAMES J. LYNCH
h typical citiSen Of Chicago. pro.
gressive and energetic. he IN deserved.
y successful In all his undertakings.
MILES KElCG
II q competent ana thorough man or
affairs. Whatever he does he does well
and thoroughly.
Aan&A
STILLMAN ID. JAMlF.-oN
In a man OF good atta,nmonts and cx-
cellent qualities. and therefore popu.
lar ~ we'll as successful.
@SM
EDWARD A. DECKER.
honest, upright and true.hcarted. no
makes friends and wins the esteem Of
sn who become acquainted with him.
>A
GEORGE II. LILL
10 liked by all who ars acquainted
with his many excellent traits OF CHAR
actsr.
HON. ZINA r. CARTIER
Q man Of kern discsr,mnent; prompt
Of action, and persistent 20 we'll 20
honorable In method; 10 invariably suo-
esssful.
FRANK O. LOWrKN
holds a foremost place In the front
ranks Of the best citizens In this com.
munity.
SItAhLIt6 II. NH>~"s
has Il HAWKES. record M II eifizen ana
q typical ChicagOan.
%8A
HARRY HILDREEH
10 a man whom ~ Anow ~ ~ respec'
and honor.
Ac>
NJ. p. BYRNR
has the highest Ideals OF honorable
eitissnship and 10 true to them. Thsrs
= no man In Chicago who stands high
q In public esteem.
~9A
HON. JAMES H. ECKNl.s
combines good judgment with sound
ability In the management Of affairs
GEORGE GIIALEIT'E
u Z mon Of sound judgment. He has
the knack of easily making warm
friends, and having made a friend
retaining his friendship.
WILLARD N. McEw.sN.
has high ideals and good conception
OF the needs of the public.
~~
MARTIN EMERICH
stands well In the community a. q
upright and publlc-spirited citizen
His success In life u due to his ster
unG qualities Of head and heart
THOMAS N. JAMESON
. man of true worth and sterling In
tegrity, il justly regarded as one Vi
Chicag0's valued citizens.
~SA
SENATOR A. @. CLARK,
\ q model citizen and one Of whom
chicags.is Justly proud.
~
ANDREW MATHIsNN
h hks1 BY everybody. his purr'a-..ss
heang ANe b his genial and even M
. A>A-~~k "a hAsAunhlA uA sag
Chicago eagle., 1906-12-15
JOHN ]. HEAl.v

q capable man, combining energy with
intelligence. he 10 justly regarded and
respected as valuable member Of the
community.
Chicago eagle., 1906-12-15
WANTS HOT COFFEE FOR FIRE

Chief Koran IL to confer with the
Council Finance Committee regarding
nm appropriation for hot coffee wagons
for the use of tho department ut big
fires on cold nights. The chief will ask
for three or four of these wagons. lie
says that II the ilrcmcu are served with
coffee ut fire In zero weather they
will do better work.
Chicago eagle., 1906-12-15

JAMES q. HOPKINS
never does thinga BY haives. He 10
thorough In the fultillmsnt Of all obli.
cations. and therefore has the respect
OF the entire community.
Chicago eagle., 1906-12-15
TOM n. DONNELLy

TOM n. DONNELLy
IN as good ana true citizen ~ ever
called Chicago his home. Every duty
Of citizenship has always been faith
fully discharged by him.
Chicago eagle., 1906-12-15

lust ard fair In ah hrs dealings, pos.
,esses the confidence and good Will OF
all who know him.
Chicago eagle., 1906-12-15

HON. FRED q. CONNIE
has hosts OF friends who admire him
for his many merits and good quail
tea
Chicago eagle., 1906-12-15

has q Ane record for probity and
strictly hcnc-eais methods. He has
MACS nsmself resSected In svsEy walk
- ~ vhioA - ~ hoon eaGAoQl \
Chicago eagle., 1906-12-15

stands well In the estimation Of his
fellow citissns 90 . man whose word
once given y never broken, and who
has naves been known 70 - haek -
3 h)en4 e - 6e1ogt . pslnelpoA
Chicago eagle., 1906-12-15

JAMUS n, SACNLFf,
maintains that widespread popularity
and respect which 10 only gained BY q
strong ~ we'll ss an ssumabls per
sonality.
Chicago eagle., 1906-12-15

holds an honored place ainonS those
who by his ability. industry and sound
judgment contribute to tho growth and
upbuilding Of Chicago.
Chicago eagle., 1906-12-15

has always put truth. hOnor aud JUS
tics before expediency; hence the 60
teen with which he II looked upon BY
oil who know him.
Chicago eagle., 1906-12-15

President Roosevelt and the member
Of Congress first heard about the Bee
Trust horrors from the Eagle Inst No
vember. and they have heard more ev
cry week since then.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-23
LIM[T$15O, OO,OOOA YEAR
NEW BUSINESS BOUNDARY
Committee Thinks Big Companies
Haze Gone Beyond Safety Line.

The committee attributes large part OF the
extravaganza Of the big companies as brought
out in its investigation TO the hot rivalry for
new business and believes their further growth
will be detrimental to life insurance 1t would
limit the amount OF new business that each
company can write hereafter to S15OOO0OOO a
year. On this point the report says:
The business OF the Mutual. the Equitable and the
New ork Life has grown beyond reasonable lin
It's Notwithstanding the fact that they have long
since passed the point where further enlargement
to every effort to obtain business regardless
Of the expense which is reflected in Diminishing
dividends. Fearful Of losing prestige the CHIEF
concern OF each has been 10 keep up with the
others.
Extravagant commissions have been paid. and
these nave been supplemented by liberal bonuses
and prizes. Clubs have been formed conventions
held and money lavishly expended for the enter
tainment OF agents to excite them TO their utmost
endeavor. Some have sought to Justify this mis-
taken course by the claim that they were fulfilling
duty in distributing broadcast the benefits OF life
insurance. Much has been due TO pride OF growth
and zeal for impressive totals while the huge ac-
ouEnu!atlons OF the companies and the great re-
sponsibilities involved in their rnanag cement have
furnished pretexts for increased salaries and ex-
traVagant administration.
not only has the rivalry of the three companies
proved detrimental to themselves, but IL has acted
their footing, have been compelled to make OUTLAWS
dlsproporuonate TO their abilities. There will be
no proper reform OF the insurance business unleSs
THESE wasterul measures stopped