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Interest compounded allowed in our SAVINGS DEPARTMENT On and After January 1st, 1007. THE NEAL BANK L. M. THORNTON, President W. F.

MANRY, H. Q. CALDWELL, Cashier I. BERRY, Assistant Cashier THE MAN WHO COLLECTS THE DELINQUENT TAXES P' with POPLE the who machinery Are that not of A city who acquainted goiernment, think those pay taxes just walk up to a man to the cit! tax collector and pass over the money. But this 19 far from being the 38 8 There are every year in Atlanta person.

who try to dodge paving as much As deadbeats dodge hille on the Arat ot the month. It takes one man: time otkeep up wilb the delinquent tax payers. and that man must have a 1108t thorough knowledge of all the city's -in a fairs: know where each piece of real estate located. and what the amount of tax 13 paid on it. and be able to keep up with every In lustry in the city.

Atlanta is fortunate is having a mos excellent tax investigator in the person of John Collier. better known at the city hall 'Sledge' Collier Te. Investigator Collier is kept busy th. vear round watching the delinquents and making them come to time. Only a few months ago he was in collecting many thousands of dollars of taxes from corporations that thought they were exempt.

lie caused this money fall into the city treasury at a very time when more ready Pa SI was needed to carry out the Par's extra Appropriation for 1906 It 19 not an east matter to state exactiv what Investigator Coiller is doing for the city. as he a man not prone 10 talk about his work. and in many cases it is tor do the work 811 rosa in order catch more delinquent better, It has been estimated that Mr. Collier saves 1 the city each vear in the neighborrood of $100.000 many taxes are paid without his assisting. simply valse there are many tax payer- wt: know he is on the wat.

hout. and it saves time and expense to pay before lle forces 1t. Mr. Collier is connected with the tax assessor's office. be ause it is there he Rets most of his tips on which to WOrK and bring tardy tax to taw Personally he 1s very genial fellow.

a and as he once sald himself, 1f he an enemy on earth- he does not know I Photo by McCrary O. JOHN T. COLLIER and stands ready to hold out his hand he has wronged any man His office is an elective one by count il. that is. the tax committee selects vestigator and the nomination inust Del Indorsed by, the general council.

For many years Mr. Collier has had no opposition. and it is not believed he will ever have. as a new man would have to take some years of hard work to get the down as pat as "Sledge Collie: Pas it He has been 3 familiar figure at the citv hall for many years, and no mor popular man ever mingled among the citv officals. lie is a resident of the third ward, and although he has alway- taken an interest in al: elections.

he has never been known as a He is yet a young mat. although the gray is beginning to streak his dark brown hair. but gray hairs are not always an evidence of age, but VPIV often an indication of much brain work. IMMIGRATION TO SOLVE SERVANT GIRL QUESTION HE Georgia Immigration Associa-: tion helping is out looking the into houeewhes the matter of the of state by in the very near future substi. tuting for the shiftless negroes who absolutely refuse tar work or look after! the interests of their employers, trained white servants from Scotland and Sweden.

Chairman E. Be jeman. of Albany. who presided at the recen: con ferences of in speaking of the "servant girl problem in the south' said, W'h le 1t 18 possible 10. secure A great mans trained cooks, serving and chamber 'haids for the auth right now.

1: must be remembered that there ATe very few homes 1:1 the south where these white maids could be properly taken care of in the matter of acconinodations 'Just As son AS the south is willing to pav from $3 to $5 for white domestic servants. give them a room of their own in the house in which the family lives and treat them with the proper respect. right then they (All be brought here by the hundreds. Bat there ale helv few homes where servants would be given a room of their own. and they will not up with some Mttie house 111 the VArA where they wold be entirely alone.

Canada is pas Ing the prices I laTe named. and they Are going there to take service by the shin load Th's is one of the important subjects which will be brought up hefare the Macon convention of the association Tuesdav. February 19 In fact subjects will be taken at this mathering representing every section: and county of the state which are sire to pertinently interes: every member of every Georgia "'W'e are looking to good tha: are certain 10 come from the establishmen: of direr: 90r- rice between the large European ports and the ports of Georgia We expect to bring this about thro. gh the heavy freight service which is now established between these ports and Savannah. With southern merchants able to import their foreign goods to Savannah for the same price as to New York.

and in this way save the all-rall rates between New York and Georgia points, and taking advantage of this opportunity, we believa that it will not be long before we induce the big ship companies to so equip their steamers as to permit of the carrying of passengers as well as freight This will mean the bringing of settlers and laborers direct 10 Savannah. and by landing them in the south, far better results are certain to a crue than through New York. where they are sub. jected to the influences and the untrue Diamonds Perfect stones--both loose and mounted--forming the most complete stock in the South. You will find here values that will interest you.

We are in position to offer them because we bought our stones abroad--at first hand. You get the benefit of this. Call and let us show you what we have, if you are at all interested in Diamonds. Maier THE CONSTITUTION, ATLANTA, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1907. CHILDREN LEAVE MILL FOR SCHOOL More Than 300 Homes ip Bibb County Affected BY THE CHILD LABOR LAW Mill Owners Instruct Superintendents to Obey Law in Its Strictest Form--Enough Children for Large School in One District.

Macon, February than three hundred homes in Bibb county have been affected by the child labor law since it began operation January 1. this year, and as a result several hundred children who have heretofore earned a living themselves and the other members of family, are for, now enjoying the school privileges provided. In community mill owners have given instructions to their superthis, intendents to observe the law in the strictest form regarding the employment of children. That they have determined not to violate the law and undertake the operation of machinery in the mills by children who should be in the schools is everywhere apparent. In the Willingham cotton mill district there are enough children for a large school who are awaiting the erection of a fine building promised by C.

B. Willingham. He has asked that the Bibb system employ the teachers, and this course may be followed as 600n as opportunity to act upon the proposition Is afforded. In the other mill districts such steps have been taken as will assure the children the school privlleges. The investigator finds a wonderfully strong inclination among the mill owners not to allow the parents of children to violate the child labor law.

Numbers of men who own interests in the mills are among the leading educators and some are members of the board of education. The fact that the school tem of Bibb is in such excellent condition is more due to the interest men of public affairs taken in the schools than (0 other cause and have, the new law seems universally to have been taken with good faith and a determination to see that the children have the benefits. Superintendent C. B. Chapman: of the system of schools, apprised of the efforts of the prominent men to take of the children and has taken tage of the instructions to mill superintendents not to allow children under of the law to work in the mills.

He is watching the effect of the law in the system with a view of getting Jet larger numbers of the children in the mill districts into the schools. In those schools near the mills the attendance has been materially increased and the result in this county will be a larger percentage of attendance in the mill districts than ever befOre in history system. Professor Macon Filled Pulpit. Macon. February G.

Macon, of the chair biology and German at Mercer. Alied the pulpit at Tatnall Square Baptist church this morning. His discourse wa3 forceful and highly entertaining to the large congregation. Many people who know of his excellent qualities as a church worker heard him in this ne field with satisfaction. Rev.

L. Moore. of Atlanta, preached at the eve ning services. A new pastor at this church is soon to be in charge. NothIng has been heard from Rev B.

Bailey. of Shelbyville, who was chosen recently to take up the charge left by Rev. W. H. Sledge.

Aged Bookseller Is Dying. Macon. February Professor Robert H. Hall. the man who wag sent to Bibb county jail from the county poor farm several nights ago ag an insane person, has been removed to the city hospital.

where he is under treatment. His condition. has not 1m proved, however, and 'he ig steadily growing weaker. He came from Virginia and traveled, selling his book entitled "Lights Shining in Papers found on his person reveal that he comes from 8 prominent Virginia family. Efforts are being made to locate his relatives.

Ho is more than 80 years of age and has been unconscious since being carried to the hospital. Swanberg Has Improved. Macon. February H. Swanberg.

the Central passenger en gineer who suffered seven injuries about the face Friday evening at the Union depot as he was taking his train out to Atlanta, has improved at the city hospital, but the physicians are doubtful as to whether his eye can be preserved. A water glass burst. and besides sustaining scalds about the face, the engineer was cut in the eye by broken glass. Freeney Held for Larceny. Macon, February Freeney has been detained at station on a charge of larceny because he and a companion took charge of a pet dog a few days ago, and.

according to statements, sold him. The purchaser nappened to be a next door neighbor of the original owner of the animal, and it took only a brief time to stir up trouble for the two young men. Freeney will have a hearing tomorrow. His companion was not arrested. Death of Mrs.

Ada Johnsca. Macon, February Ada Johnson, aged 22 years, died at the family home on Thomaston road, a- short distance from Macon this morning. after a brief illness. She was the wife of W. F.

Johnson, a prominent farmer. She is survived by one child and two brothers and two sisters. The funeral will be conducted tomorrow ing at Doles church. Sudden Death of Mrs. Gilleland.

Macon. February Susie E. Gileland. wife of J. H.

Gilleland succumbed to a stroke of paralysis at the family home on Jeff Davis street this afternoon. She was apparently in sound health up to yesterday afternoon when she suffered severe stroke from which she never regained consciousness. She is survived by a husband and six children. The funeral arrangements have not been made. Kingston Wants Loan of $5,000,000 Kingston.

Jamacia, February reconstruction committee appointed by Archbishop Nuttall to carry out. sals for the rebuilding of the city, met Saturday and passed a resolution to ask the imperial government to advance loan of $5,000,000, at a Low rate of interest, to be repaid in twenty, IMPORTANT WORK BEFORE COUNCIL Site for Auditorium Will be Acted Upon. Water Bond Election Will Come I Up On Motion to Concur in Action of Aldermen in Changing Date Other Matters of interest. The city council meets this afternoon and there will be some Important ters to act upon. The site for the auditorium and armory, which wAs agreed upon citizens' committee and the committee of council.

will be taken up and it is believed that the action of the Joint committees will be Indorsed. It is said that Councilman Terrell may make an effort to get the matter held; up in order that the claims of the first ward to have. the building erected on the Walker school lot, may be heard. He joined in this by street, the other councilman and the alderman from the Arst Despite any objection, if there is any, it is predicted site on the northeast corher of Gilmer and Courtland streets, selected by the committees, will be the spot on which the auditorium and armory will be built. matter to come up before council will be motion to concur in the action of the board of aldermen In amending the ordinance for a water bond election SO as to make the date of the election April 8 Instead of March 5.

There Was Some Opposition. Some opposition to the bond election was manifested by Aldermen Curtis and Key, but it is believed the amendment will be concurred in and the water bond election called for April 8. Councilman Pearce. of the fourth ward. will introduce an ordinance abolishing the board of trustees for the Grady hospital: it will be referred to the ordinance committee There will be reports from a number of committees, such as those on streets, sewers.

finance. ordinances and tax. The resolution -from the board of health, establishing a hospital for contagious diseases, will come up and will probably be referred to the tee on hospitals and on sanitary affairs. The session this premises to be one of the interesting that has been held this year. ANNOUNCEMENT.

We wish to thank our many friends and the general public, who nave 80 generously patronized us at our old stand, 161 Peachtree street. We now extend a most cordial invitation to visit us at our new store. 75 Peachtree where we have more room and many improvements added. We will strive harder than ever to offer optical service which few glass-wearers have enjoyed. Our entire time given to optics: no side lines.

The only exclusive manufacturing retail optical house in Walter Pallard Optical Co. ANTI-SALOON LEAGUE MEETS Big Convention Will Be Held in Atlanta Beginning Wednesday Morning. The first annual meeting of the state Anti- League will be called to order Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock at the Wesley Mem. rial church by Judge W. R.

Hammond. Two hundred dele. gates. from all portions of the state. will be in attendance, the Majestic hotel having been chosen as official headquarters.

The sessions of the league will be held Wednesday and Thursday. An excellent program has been arranged. Governor Folk Is Better. Jefferson City. February 3-Dr.

P. Hough, attending Governor Folk. stated tonight that while the governor had been threatened with pneumonia, his condition is satisfactory. and the fever reduced. The governor has been ill for two days.

LARGER WAGES FOR TRAINMEN Semi-Officially Stated Southern Has Granted Concessions. Conductors and Trainmen Have 1 Been Trying to Secure Ten Per Cent Increase in Wages Railway Telegraphers Also ious for More Money. According to a semi-official source, it was stated yesterday that the conductors and trainmen of the Southern railway had practically received most of the concessions for which they had asked from the chief executives of the roau during many conferences in Washington during the past few weeks. It will be remembered that the different divisions of the Order of Railway Conductors and the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen sent delegates to confer with the prper authorities asking for an nicreas: of pay amounting to about 10 per cent Their reasons for asking this increase was because of the tremendous advance in the price of foods and all house hold necessities. The very hear ytraffe.

both frieght and passenger, was also mentioned among other things. the railroad men stating that in many cases they had hardly reached home before they were ordered out on some extra run, these extra train! being needed for the heavy tramc which had resulted in so much congestion al' along the system, and had delayed trains for hours behind their regular schedule. From one employee who stated that he had heard from those in a position to know. it was learned yesterday that the Southern railway executives were willing and ready to grant an In. rease in wages, but that there were some other.

detaila which had not been settled. It WAS aiso reported that these officials tried at 073 time to bring about 8 compromise. but the delegates were instructed to stay in Washington until the 10 per cent increase was Many of the trainmen and conductors believe that the 10 per cent increase will be granted in the very near future. As soon 13 done. it is belleved that the conductors and trainmen of other railroad in the south will immediately ask for similar increases through the Order of Railway cond Conductors Trainmen.

and the Brotherhood of Raili The Order of Railway Telegraphers, organization which hag been grow ing very rapidly during the past few months throughout the south, will also take up the matter of mcre money for the operators on the Southern railwav and other roads in the south according to the statements of many 0. the operators, themselves. These operators the 'big 'advance prices of food and household' necessities has had the same effect of cutting down their wages, while the versadea traffic and the late trains have much to their labors. -Jn case a strike is ordered these operators and block signal operators, 10 is stated by many that an attempt wili be made to secure a standard of wages such as will mean the hiring of able and experienced men. rather than youngsters.

In case of a strike, they will make an appeal to the public that only by the hiring of able men of mature judg ment. will traveler: be guaranteed the safety to life and property, whihc they have every reason and right to demand from the common carriers. DR. EVANS FOR BIRMINGHAM Richmond Rector Going to Church of the Advent. Birmingham.

Ala. February W. E. Evans, rector of one of the most prominent churches in Richmond, has accepted the call to the Church of the Advent in Birmingham. Al letter from Dr.

Evans to this effect was read at the. Churches of the Advent tonight. by Pearson, senior war- MAY GET NEW MACON ROAD Special Meeting Today D. S. Directors.

MATTER TO BE DISCUSSED Not Much Discussion of the Possible Removal of D. Terminals from Macon--Council Stands Ready to Act in Such Case. Macon, February special meeting of the directors of the Macon. Dublin and Savannah railway has been announced for tomorrow morning; and arrangements have been made for a very important session. While no one connected with the road has mad.

any public statement as to what the ally pose of the understood directors will be, it is generthat the business necessary in the turning over of the line to the Seaobard will be transacted, and a further discussion of the construetion of a line from Macon to Atlanta will ba tad. The flan of linking Atlanta and Ma. con by the construction of a third line has been generally known since the Macon, Dublin and Savannah wag sold to the Seaboard. Since the Atlantic Coat Line secured this property many lectures have been made as to wha: would become it, and it is now serted in railway circles that the original plan was to possession for the Seaboard so that recure, line from Atlanta by way of Macon to the sea could be finally worked out. Whatever the real purposes, there is row much discussion of the possible re.

moval Dublin of and the Savannah terminals of from the Macon. Macon, Members of council assert that if this course is pursued, they will promptly withdraw title to the lands occupied by the Macon, Dublin and Savannah and yards. Such action on the part of the city is accounted as legal on accoun: of the original contract terms. It 13 believed that the directors. at their meeting tomorrow, will plan for an extension of line to Atlanta 80 As to connect the divisions of the Seaboard here they End nearer Savannah with the lines in Atlanta, WALTER BALLARD OPTICAL COMPANY Have moved into their new store, 75 Peachtree where you will And everything carried in an exclusive optical house.

The Ballard Bifocal has gained a reputation for the firm in less than 2 years no other house has made in a half century. Not how cheap, but how well we can serve you. DID GENERAL SLAP Row in Mississippi National Guard Over the Sensational Charge. Jackson, February, Officers and privates the Mississippi National Guard are wondering what has become of the sensational charge ferred against the officer commanding, Major General S. R.

Keesler, of Greenwood, by Captain g. H. Bagwell, commander of the Port Gibson Rifles, in behalf of a member of the latter organization named Robert Montgomery, who alleges that he was slapped in the cursed and abused by General Keesler at the Gulfport encampment. Governor Hardaman has given out no statement -or intimation as to what he is going to do in the matter. The charge 1s still on file in the executive office, and if any action is taken it must emfrom that source, The endeavor anate has been made to induce Captain Bagwithdraw the charge, but he haswell to far declined to do so.

The report thus the matter had been satisfactorily that is a mistake, and a if a court not follow, it will not be adjusted Captain Bagwell and Primartial' does the fault vate Montgomery. OUERCOATS TS Reduced in Price 25 Per Cent. The application of the 25 per cent reduction, to Overcoats, at a season of the year when their necessity is the most pronounced, provides an excellent opportunity for "Dollar The Eiseman Bros. Garments. thus offered at such an appreciable reduction in price, can well he termed.

'authentic The same stylish models in heavv. medium and light weights; the snappy "toppers" and the other swagger modes that have all along been demanding full price, can now be bought for 1-4 less. These superbly tailored Coats are all the original productions of Eiseman manufactory: are all the very newest Fall and Winter models, made of the most popular and stylish fabrics. Overcoats for Men, Youths, Boys and Children. 1-4 off on Men's, Youths', Boys' and Children's Mixed Colored Suits.

Appreciable reductions on Solid Color Suits. Reductions in price prevail throughout almost every department of the "Big Store." A sharp saving to you, in Heavy Underwear, Neckwear, Hosiery, Shirts and many other items. The store is fairly "bristling with bargains." EISEMAN BROS. 11-13-15-17 Whitehall Street. Baltimore, Md.

ATLANTA. Washington, D.C. THE HOUSE OF HAWKES Some firm names, like wine, improve with age, Thirty-five years as Opticlans to the Southern people have made the name "Hawkes' a household word. The American people do not shower their patronage upon a firm unless there a good! reason. The reason for, our success simply this -there is nothing too good for tour patrons, If you, want complete and thorough test of your eyeg and the very best the way: of glasses, hadn't you better take advantage of ''35 years' experience" A.

K. HAWKES CO. OPTICIANS 14 Whitehall Street DUBLIN HAS MURDER TRIA Case of. State vs. Tarbutt and Fluker Comes to Trial.

Dublin, February 3. (Specta The second week of Laurens sups court will convene tomorrow morn and all interest. is centered in- the of the state v. G. A.

Tarbutton an W. Fluker, who are charged with murder of J. Letheer Tyre on the of November last, which will be immediately after the disposition of case of the state V. Wiley Martin, is set for tomorrow morning, Tarbutton and Fluker have been under bond since November 27th Judge, Lewis admitted them to ball the sum of $20,000 each, which readily given. The men were allowed by Judge to give bond after it had been sented to him' that they were in physical condition.

On the Tarbutton and Flu were carried before the late Judge B. Wolfe for a hearing. The attorn for defense objected to Judge as presiding justice, and, he withdr from the bench. In the meantime Lewis had been asked to grant nisi requiring the state to show why the defendants should not be allot to give bond. The tragedy occurred in Buckeye tret.

this county. A fight ensued tween J. Letheer Tyre on one side G. A. and H.

V. Tarbutton and Joe Fluker on the. other. Tyre and Tarbutton were fatally wounded. former dying on the 10th of Novenit and Tarbutton on the Sunday follow The difficulty occurred over a piece timbered land claimed by Tyre and Tarbuttons.

promises of us western land agents and other sources. This taken up in detail at the Macon convention. and the indications are that it will not be long before a steady passenger travel will be established between Georgia and European MRS. ELIZABETH SIMS DIES. Funeral Services Will Be Held at Mount Zion Methodist Church This Morning.

Mrs. Elizabeth N. Sims. agel 80 years. died Saturday night at 11:30 o'clock at her in Hapeville.

Mrs. Sims wag well known and widelv connected. no less than 81 direct descendants surviving her. her sons and daughters being: Mrs. Mary Southard.

of Cart-raville: Sims, of Irondale. Ala Hon. J. 1. Sims, mayor of Hapeville, Mrs.

Janie Ball. of Hapeville: Mrs. Mattie Orr. of Virginia. and Mrs.

Alice Nolan and Mrs. Sallie Thrailkill. of Hapeville. She is also survived by her tWo sisters. Mrs.

W. A. Dodge. of East Point. and Mrs.

J. M. Johnson. of Atlanta. and one brother.

I Jones. Atlanta. Mrs. Sims was A consistent and devoted member of the Methodist church and her funeral services will be held this morning at 11 o'clock at Mount Zion Methodist church. Rev.

W'allraven officiating. and the interment will be in the church vard. Carriages will leave the undertaking establishment of Harry G. Poole Company at 8:45 o'clock this morning. THE ANNIVERSARIAN CONTEST Four Speakers Contest Before the Phi Kappa Society for Position.

Athens. Ga. February 3- afternoon. in the university chapel the contest for the position of anniversarian of the Phi Kappa Soicet, was held Judge George C. Thomas.

Rev. L. G. Johnson and Professor A. Patterson acted as judges.

The addresses of the four young gentlemen were all very able and interesting. showing a re Markable amount of research and much native oratorical ability. Dr. (. N.

Feidelson spoke of "The Saving Remnant: Mr. Talmadge Winn's subject was 'Return to Nature Mr. 11. I. Williams spoke of "Things Worth and Mr.

Wallace Miller spoke of Negro Disfranchisement. The decision of the judges will not be made ntil nex: week. Another Teacher Needed. Columbus. Ga February Notwithstanding the fact that all the equipment is not yet in.

and some of the departments are only in partial operation, the attendance at the secondary industrial school in this city has increased to the extent that the services of another teacher are necessary. At a called meting of the board of school trustees just held. authority to employ an additional teacher was granted. The attendance at the school is now 125. On account of its incomplete shape.

it wag not anticipated that the attendance during this term would be over 100. Next fall it is expected that the big fourstory building will be completely filled. Skull Fractured With Chair. Athens. February Friday afternoon John Austin and Roas Rovd.

two negro carpenters. were in Austin's house drinking. They were very drunk at that time and engaged in row that resulted in Boyd being knockel down with a chair in the hands of Austin. who is a powerful negro. About o'clock that night another negro went to Austin's house and found Boyd lying in front of the fire.

He thought he was drunk, and sent word to his family to eo there and get him. When the negro was carried to his home It was found that his skull was fractured, and he has since died Suit Cases. $1.00 to $28.00 H. W. Rountree Trunk and Bag Co.

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