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THE ATLANTA GEORGIAN AND NEWS.
tfFE INSURANCE AND
PRACTICAL GENEROSITY.
for name tlme . n«» t '. 1 cor P or .fU°''* and
fiduciary Inatltutlona-el! orxanlxn-
F,„, controlling or holding vast sum* of
'“„,v-linve been tho chief objects of
Eh|c attention. Iloneat men bars *e|.
P;lo,l this manifestation of public Inter-
I„ the problems created by modern
methods of conducting enormous enter-
“loV Clear-beaded men realise at the
& time that some of the Institutions
rSo prominent by their fnr-reachlug op-
Ktious and Intimate relations with the
fiitillr are conducted by men of the high-
integrity and are performing a public
^g««t T .‘n‘>. insurance
m.rnnonv. of Now York, Is coming more
■na mors to lie recognised as an Instltn-
Uon whose attitude toward the public la
to that of a generous philanthropist
n oppressive capitalist. This com-
conducts the business of Insurance
P*’i wav'* that call lie understood by the
ordinary rltlsen. It estimate* In the light
Sf universal esperlence and e*|iert Ituoivl-
Jjco the actual cost of Insuring a life
„,„i„r given conditions, esaets a legitimate
uremlum base.} upon cost, writes a teillcv
E. definite nnd cigar as the simplest Imsf-
contract. anti then FAYS every dollar
0,0 hooeOelary expects or hopes to receive.
This, of course. Is simply maintaining
-™"t business principles and should call
lor no more commeudatlou wheu prac-
,1ml i>v a great corporation thau It would
hi the case of on Individual. The high
Htlmatlon In which the Metropolitan Life
I; held today, however, can not be attrlb-
J,,ml to the mere fact that It refrains front
i ,,,|t „ud meets Its obligations; It Is due
ff ropested nets which Indicate that It
logartls Its millions of, policyholders ns
.ntltled to share from time to time In Its
uwn unanticipated profits.
Thin unique view of Its obligations, It
should he noted. Is not the result of recent
insurance agitation, but hna been held
consistently for tunny years. It has Int-
nclled the company to distribute among
fra tlollcy-holdefs during the past twelve
Mrs more than thirteen millions of dot-
’ll - has been made known In the latest
Duhllshed statements of the Metropolitan
Fife that nil full-life policy holders In tho
todostrlsl department who reacheil the
■re of 75 In 1906. and all who roaeh that
■re la 1907, are to have their pollelea con
tinued for life without further payment of
oretnluma. It la further provided that any
cue holding a full-life Industrial policy
which has bo™ In force ,fifteen ycars wlll
at the age of 80 receive the amount of the
nollry In cash.
Perhaps no former net. of this company
I, SO significant ns this voluntary gener-
cltv toward aged policy-holders from
whern It can expect no compensating re.
Istloas lu the future. It la alnted that this
concession alone coats tho couitmuy more
thau a million dollar*. Any simitar gift
ifor It Is purely n voluntary glfll by an
UirnnlrXwork. It should not go entirely
unrecognised, because It emanates from a
••corporation.’
Fnrthor concenslon* mado l*y th« Mot-
ropolltiiii Life during 1906 affect their
monger policy-holders, nnd have taken
the shape of voluntary cask dividends
mion Industrial pollclca-dlvldcnds not
uromlsed or Implied 111 tho pollelea, uot
bargained for. hoped for. or, expected by
those who rocolvc them. This Is an Item
uf something like two millions of dollars,
nuking Hie total voluntary concession* dur
ing the year more than three millions.
II OFFICERS SHOT!
ill SURRENDERED
AFTER THE SHOOTING
Manufacturers From All
Over the World to Gath
er at Philadelphia.
SCHMITZ-DENIES
THAT HE RECEIVED
$662,000 GRAFT
Philadelphia, March 28.—Cotton man
ufacturers from the four corner* of
the earth, aa well aa men Interested In
either cotton, woolen or knit gooda, will
gather here the third week In May to
attend the eleventh annual convention
and exhibition of the American Cotton
Manufacturers' Association.
While the convention, which la to be
held In the Bellevue-Stratford Hotel,
will consume but two days of the week
—Wednesday and Thursday—the exhi
bition, which will be held In the First
regiment armory, will be formally
opened on Monday, May 18, and wilt
he continued until the following Mon
day.
In addition to all the novelties that
have been Introduced Into the trade,
there will bo an exhibition of all the
different machinery that has been In
vented and adopted by the manufactur
ers since the earliest days of cloth
manufacture from cotton.
The convention will be the largest
and by far the most Important In the
history of the association, many prom
inent public men will be in attendance,
among them, perhaps, the Chinese am
bassador, Chentung Liang Chang,
Commissioner of Immigration Bar-
geant. Secretary of State Elihu P. Root,
Governor Braxton B. Comer, of Ala
bama. and Governor Edwin S. Stuart,
of Pennsylvania. Papers will be read
before the convention by the most dis
tinguished cotton mill experts of this
country and Europe.
T, Ashby Blythe, one of Philadel
phia's most prominent merchants, and
chairman of the xecutlve committee
of tho dssociatlon, has been a busy
man for a month past by reason of his
efforts to leave no stone unturned
which might add to the confbleteneas
of the plane of the convention. His
chief obstacle has been the city's la
mentable lack of a more suitable build
ing in which to hold an exhibition so
pretentious as the forthcoming event
promises to be. In this his disappoint
ment has been shared by various other
trade organisations which have held
similar expositions In this city from
Special to The Georgian.
Dallas, Texas, March 28.—In a
shooting affray laat night at Bowie,
Constable John Wales was shot
through the body and fatally Injured
and City Marshal Adama was shot In
the head and badly injured. The
shooting was done by Walker Har
groves, who fled to his home and bar
ricaded himself Und refused to surren
der until the clttxens promised him pro
tection from mob violence. The two
officers returned the fire from Har
groves, but without effect.
A bystander was struck by a stray
bullet and slightly Injured.
time to time.
SNEEZE PUTS PINS •
Richmond, Vs., March 28.—Mrs.
Charles H. Lewis, while hanging out
clothes In her back yard yesterday,
accidentally sneezed while her mouth
was full of pins, with tho result that
she swallowed a number of them. She
lias been removed to a hospital, where
she is suffering Intense pain. Tho
X-ray will bo used for the purpose of
locating tho pins.
If it isn’t “The Green” it
isn't the real thing.
Twelve Important Witness
es Are Heard by
Grand Jury.
San Fra.iclsco, March 28.—Mayor
Schmitz denies the truth of charges
published In local papers to the effect
that the prosecution has abundant evl
dence that Schmitz profited to the ex
tent of not less than 8862,000 for par-
tlclpatlon In the "boodllng- operations
now being Investigated by the grand
Jurv.
Schmitz said his Income was 89,800
a year and, when given an opportunity,
would be able to tell where every penny
came from and where It went. He In
timated that he would bring several
suite for alleged libel after his trial.
The grand jury heard testimony In
regard to the 8200,000 which the Home
Telephone Company spent to obtain Its
franchise In this city. This money was
raised In Los Angeles by bankers and
brokers Interested In the telephone cor
poration, and was convoyed to San
Francisco by way of Oakland. The
most sensational testimony was given
by D. R. Butterfield, who represented
thg Independent Telephone Company.
This company was eager for a fran
chlse and Butterfield received assur
ance from “Abe" Ruef that the fran
chlse could be obtained. Ruef did not
ask for any bribe, but he aald the fran
chlse should be drawn very carefully
and that for his services In drawing the
franchise he would expect 8100,000.
HIGHLY PLEASED
Georgia Marble Looks Good
To Senator
Vilas. i
If Senator W. F. Vllaa’ influence Is
dominant It seems more than probable
that Wisconsin'* new itate capttol will
be built of Georgia marble.
Governor Davidson and hla party re
turned to Atlanta Wednesday evening
early from an Inspection of the marble
quarries about Tate. While none of the
delegation would commit themselves on
the question, there Is no doubt that all
were delighted with the trip and with
the quality and quantity of marble
seen.
Wednesday evening at the Capital
City Club the visitors were ‘he guests
of Colonel William L. Peel at dinner.
Governor Terrell, Governor-elcct Hoke
Smith, Henry Jackson, Will V. Zimmer,
Ham Tate and Mr. Anderson were In
vited to meet the party at the dinner.
Governor Davidson and party re
mained In the city until noon Thurs
day, when they departed for the East.
The morning was spent In seeing some
of the city, and all expressed them
selves as delighted with this progress
ive city.
Tho party will .Inspect the govern
ment buildings In Washington nnd then
go to Philadelphia for the same pur
pose. From there they will Journey
Uto the granite fields of Maine.
Opposite Postofflcc
Center of City.
2 1-2 Minutes Walk of Whitehall.
Whew! But We Touched a
(Pierce's Busy) LlVe Wire ( De P artments,ori! )
WHEN WE PRINTED OUR ANNOUNCEMENT OF EASTER SLIPPERS AND DRESS GOODS LAST
FRIDAY, wo knew there would be much comment—and considerable response—but wo hardly expected
such a rushing trade as we have had since. Our new, large, complete stock of Easter low cuts j*. ,**
very rapidly, but the selection Is still unbroken. All the latest and best styles In Footwear,
three eyelet side lace. We sell solid leather 8hoes and guarantee them to give satisfaction at PIERCES
PLEASING POPULAR PRICES. __ , „ __ .. „ *.
Ladies’, $1.50 to $3.50. Men s, $2.25, $3.50, $4.00.
WE EXCHANGE OR RETURN MONEY ON EVERYTHING BOUGHT OF US
Easter White Waists.
Plain lace hr embroidery front*.
“hort or long eleeves, open front or
back. You muM fee these to appre
ciate the quality, style and values
"e are giving at 50c to $3.00
Ladies’ Easter Furnish
ings.
If It’a a corset you wan* see our
atock of new styles, from 25c to $1.50
Fancy, colored, plsln hosier}', Isce,
Lisle, etc, 10e to 75o pair
Long silk gloves, 12-buttnn length,
at $1.00 to $1.25
Hhort kid gloves $1.00 to $1.25
Long kid gloves $3.00 to $3.50
The neckwear that Is worn, all styles
at prices 5e up
Easter Dress Goods.
We have ’em—India Linens, col
ored lawns. Chiffon Zephyrs, Pana
mas. Voiles, Bilks, etc. We can not
help bragging on our while goods
department—prettiest patterns In
walatlng and dress goods In the
city, at 10c to 90o yard
Easter Muslin Under
wear.
Nicely trimmed with lace end em
broideries. Beat quality of good*.
Easter presents free
with each $1.00 purchase.
Glassware free this week.
See cur free present table.
Men’s
Easter
ings.
Fumish-
Ycaterday's express brought ua 'the
prettiest line of wide four-ln-hand
reversible tlea you ever saw; 50c
values at 25c each
25c reversible wash ties at 19e each
Bwelleat line of 50c silk four-ln-
hand ties In the city at 35c each
three for $1.00
Large assortment allk ties, 50e
and «9c
Fancy up-to-the-minute socks of
quality, a real pretty line, 50c, 69c,
and 75e
A large complete line fancy, solid*,
blacks, etc 25c pair
200 Umbrellas Just Re
ceived.
Of the best materials, strongest
braces, assorted, fancy and plain
handles, values 11.75 to $8.00;
Pierce's price $1.50 esch
Ready-made Easter Skirts, light,
fancy plaids, solid blacks, $1.48
$7.50
pm-rcD,. i „ .... after this announcement as since the other, we may be compelled to
PtesM*come* Friday. r If »° B ^
Promptly and politely waited upon. E. PI ERL L. president.
SOUTHERN DRY GOODS and SHOE COMPANY «*>
60 Marietta St
The Buying of
EASTER GLOVES.
(In Kid and Fabrics)
Easter without new gloves would be like eggs without salt. And especially a
season when Dame Fashion is so exacting on the point of gloves and gowns match
ing in color. And we all know how high in favor are browns, tans and greys.
You’ll find these very shades in the first special that heads the list of gloves be
low. A lucky find with Easter but two days off—specials, indeed, when these shades
are hard to find at any price.
Ladies’ 16-button Suede Kid Gloves, Trefousso
make. Tan, brown, buff, white, black and grey.
Ladies’ 12-button Suede Kid Gloves, Trefousse
' i
make. White, black and grey.
Ladies’ v 16-button glace
kid Gloves, Trefousse make,
in tan, brown, white, black,
grey, light blue and pink.
Ladies’ 16-button Suede
lisle Gloves, in black or
white, and all street colors.
Pair 1.00 to 1.75
at 3.50
Ladies’ 16-button chamois
skin Gloves. Natural and
white; Gloves that will wash
like a piece of linen.
Pair 2.50
Ladies’ two-clasp silk'
Gloves ,in black or white;
Kayser make.
at 50c and 75c
Ladies, '16-button silk
Glof es in black, white and
all colors.
, 1.50 to 2.00
Ladies’ two-clasp silk
Gloves; Kayser make; in
tan, brown, navy, black and
white.
Pair 1.00
Ladies’ 20-button silk
Gloves; Kayser make, in
light blue, pink, white and
black.
at 2.25 pair
Chamberlin - Johnson - DuBose Co.
RULER OF SIAM
STARTS FOR EUROPE
CHULALONGKORN.
Bangkok. 81am, March 28.—Chula
longkorn, king of Slam, started on a
vl.lt to th. capitals of Europe on yes
terday.
INCREASE IN RATES
Open Saturday
11:15 p. m.
All Cars Direct or
by Transfer.
Washington, March 28.—The Inter'
state commerce commission announces
thst It hss been notified by the fol
lowing railroads In Indian and Illinois
that they have abandoned the purposed
odvsnce of 10 cents s ton on coal from
points In the two states to Chicago:
The Chicago and Eastern Illinois, tha
Evansville and Terre Haute, the In
dianapolis Bouthern, the ClevMand,
Cincinnati. Chicago and 8t. Louis, the
Chicago, Indiana 'and Southern, the
Pittsburg. Cincinnati. Chicago and 8t.
Loqla, the Chicago, Indianapolis and
Louisville, the Vandalla lines, the
Southern Indiana and the Ulinoli Cen
tral.
Complaint against this advance was
filed with the commission by Judge
Wood, of the Indians railroad commis
sion; John Mitchsll, president df the
United Mine Workers of Amsrfca, and
representative coal operators of Illinois
and Indiana. The Interstate commerce
commission lost no time In making
''certain suggestion'* to the railroads.
TRIPLEX POV/ER
PUMP8,
DUNN MACHINERY CO.
M Marietta Street.
Atlanta, Gt. -
Members of the Old Guard (Gate
City Guard) will meet Friday evening
at 8 o'clock In the New Kimball, room
104, for the purposo of planning for the
Memorial Day parade.
It seems probable that the guard
will decide to turn out In force on Me
morial Day and the committee, com
posed of President J. H. Lumpkin.
Treasurer F. J. Cooledge and Secretary
Macon C. Sharp, will report fit the
meeting Friday evening.
If they do decide to turn out, they
will attract a great deal of attention In
tho Memorial Day parade. Some tlmo
ago the flag of this company waa re
turned and they will use It In the pa
rade. •
Plans for Memorial Day are going
forward most satisfactorily under the
direction of Colonel Burke, chief mar'
shal; Orville Hall, chief of staff, and
the committees of the Ladles' Me
morial Association.
The parade will be one of the most
Imposing ever seen In Atlanta. In tha
line will be the Fifth regiment, the
Horse Guard, tha artillery, Ladles'
Memorial Association, Confederate vet
erans. Sons of Veterans, Old Gate City
Ouard and probably the Boys' High
School and boys from tne sixth grades
of the public schools.
EfTorts arc also being made to se
cure the firemen for the parade. Mual
will be furnished by the Fifth regl
ment band and the firemen's drum
corps.
BALLARD BIFOCAL.
Fair dealing and careful attention to
each patient has made a reputation fer
ua no other firm can claim in thta
country. One visit to our store, 75
Peachtree street, will verify this state
ment. Aak any one who has a pair of
glasses that looks well and that they
are well pleKsed with, where they came
from. Invariably the answer will be:
Walter Ballard Optical Company.
WANTED AT ONCE
TWO COLLECTORS;
YOUNG MEN; MUST
KNOW CITY. AD
DRESS AT ONCE, B.
X. L., OR. THE GEOR
GIAN AND NEWS.
ELECTRIC DRIVEN
PUMP8,
DUNN MACHINERY CO.
64 Marietta Street.
Atlanta, Ga,
THEN KILLED SELF
Indiana Chief Executive’s
Condition Due to Worry
Over Legislation.
Indianapolis, Ind., March 28.—Gov
ernor Hanty la seriously III at his home
In this city, which he reached today
from the East, .where he had gone for
rest. His physician lays he la suffer
ing from nervous break-down and that
he may be confined to his home for sev
eral days.
The governor’s condition Is due to
worry over legislation which ho recom
mends, but which the legislature re
fuse* to enact. Ten days ago he went
East, but when he started to retdrn
Monday night, he was so III that he
had to leave the train at Ptttsburg.
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Special to The Georgian.
Montgomery. Ala.. March 28.—Tes.
terday afternoon William West, a well-
known locomotive engineer employed
by the Louisville and Nashville rail
road, ahot T. 8. Frazier, an
other well-known engineer employed
by the same rood, and then blew out
hla own brains. Tho tragedy took
place on the corner of Dexter avenue
and Perry streets, two of the moat
prominent thoroughfares In the city,
and many persons witnessed the deed.
West mot Frailer and after a few
words, pulled his pistol. Frasier run
toward the street. West fired five
times In quick succession, every bullet
taking effect. After Frasier had fallen.
West wnlked to him and putting
the pistol near the head snapped, but
there were no more cartridges In It.
James Smith, a prominent Insurance
O The coroner’s jury Investigating O
<5 the cause of the collision between O
O two Santa Fe passenger trains on O
O the liuena Vista bridge last Sat- 0
0 urday night, which resulted In tho 0
0 death of five persons, has return- 0
0 cd a verdict finding Engineer 0
O Kelly and Conductor Humble of 0
0 disobeying orders and the 8anta 0
0 Fe guilty of neglect In not provld- O
O log a proper- block system. 0
man, walked to West and told him he
hod done enough, to put up the weapon.
West began to back off with Smith
following. “Jim. I know what I am
doing,’’ replied West. He calmly un
breached hla pistol, throning tha
empty shells out. He reached his
hands In his pocket and getting n
handful of cartridges began to reload.
He got three cartridges in the pistol.
West was about the middle of the block
In the street, when he deliberately
raised the weapon to his head and
pulled the trigger. It snapped the first
time and he then took both hands and
the pistol fired, blowing a large hols in
his head.
At 0 o'clock this morning Frazier was
still living.
Causa ef the Trouble.
Frazier charged that while his train
was near Greenville several months
ago, near the train run by West, somo-
one entered hla cab while he was ab
sent and stole from hla pocket hook «
diamond ring valued at 8325, 8285 In
cash, a wntch chain valued at 865, sml
several other articles. When he dis
covered hie loss be Informed the police
here to be on the lookout for It. A few
days ago West was seen wearing a pin
with a stotle about Ilka that of Fraxler.
and Fraxler hnd him arrested, charglnx
him with stealing It. . West stoutly
denied his guilt nnd said that his wife
gave him the stone, and said he could
prove It at the trial. West was re
leased on.a 8500 bond.
It Is said the charge against him
bad weighed heavily upon his mind
and that he had threatened to kill Fra
sier on sight. The triqj was set to hav.
come up before Recorder Haber la
about one hour after the shooting.
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If you see it in The Green
it’s so.
3.00 Gloves at 1.98 2.75 Quality at 1.79