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THE ATLANTA GEORGIAN,
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10
FOB BESTRESULTS
Th« holiday crash at the main At'
,,nu postofflce Is lust beginning and
in view Of the great volume of bust-
, ye t to be done between now and
Christmas, Postmaster Blodgett again
requests patrons to dispatch packages
e ,riy and when practicable to patronize
the branch postofflcea and sub-stations
In their particular localities.
There are six branch postoRlces In
Atlanta and sixteen sub-stations. Let
ters may be registered, money orders
end postage purchased at any of these
offices. Packages may be weighed and
mailed at any of them and If they are
oatronlaed by the citizens of the local
ity In which they are stationed the
rolume of business usually transacted
,t the main postofflce will be greatly
lessened. -
life WARD
AT GRADY IS PART
OF BOARD'S PLANS
At the meeting Tuesday afternoon of
the board of trustees of the Grady
hospital, It was determined to build
another ward In order to relieve the
congested condition of the Institution,
the expense to be borne by the rail
roads.
This ward will be for white male
patients, sent to the hospital by the
railroads. Active work to complete
the new ward may be commenced
about the drat of the year.
The trustees also defeated the move
ment that has been on foot looklm
to the abolishment of the paid ward
A motion was passed providing that all
paid patients In both the private and
public wards shall pay SIS per week
and 110 for the use of the operating
room. Heretofore no charge hae been
made for the operating room and only
tlo was charged private patients In
the public wards.
The board also repealed Its former
action In prohibiting the members of
the hospital staff from aiding outside
physicians In their work In the hospl
tal.
ATLANTA FIRMS NAMED
A8 CREDITORS IN BILL.
Specie! to The Georetan.
Columbus, Ga., Dec. 19.—A voluntary
petition In bankruptcy hae bene filed In
the clerk's office o fthe United States
court here by J. H. EUerbee, of Bron-
wood. Terrell county, a merchant, who
gives hie nubilities at 919,046.91 and his
assets it J26.00S.J8.
The largest creditor le the firm of
X. P Rothschilds ft Co., of this city,
for 94,400. There are several Atlanta
firms among ths creditors.
PRESIDENT OF WE8LEYAN
WORKING FOR COLLEGE.
Special to Tbs Georgian.
Macon, Ga, Dec. 10.—President Du
pont Guerry, of Wesleyan College, re
turned from Palatka, Fla, yesterday,
where he hae been attending the Flori
da Mothodtat conference In the Interest
trlbuate alike to
leyan, and while It le a _
tutlon In the proper sense, Florida does
aupport of Wes-
Georgla Instl-
BOLIDAY GIFTS IN
Three large heavy pouches of regis
tered packages and letters arrived at
the Atlanta postofflce Tuesday after
noon from Uncle Sam's possessions In
the Philippines containing gifts and
holiday remembrances from soldiers
and others in the government service to
relatives, friends and sweethearts in
Atlanta.
A great quantity of mail matter le
arriving dally at the Atlanta post
offlce from far away countries, con
tributing to the great volume of
Christmas mall that Is being handled.
Hundreds of registered packages and
money orders are also being Issued
dally by the Atlanta office for foreign
countries, the quantity of this class of
mall being larger than ever before at
this time of the year at the Atlanta
postoffice.
JEWELER EXPLAINS!
SHOT HIMSELF AS
RE CLEANED GUN
While trying floors on bln bent shortly
before midnight Tuesday, Policeman Gib
Darla discovered the front door of W.
M. McNeal'a Jewelry establishment, 6 Cen
tral avenue, unfastened, and on the In
side he found McNeal lying on the floor,
severely wounded In the hip.
The wounded Jeweler was taken to Grady
hospital, where he stated Wednesday morn
Ing that, he accidentally shot himself with
his own ptstol. He said he was preparing
to leave hla place shortly before 10 o'clock,
and was loading his pistol. The weapon
was accidentally discharged, he said, the
bullet striking him lu the hip.
McNeal, while on watch In bis store
Monday night, captured n negro burglar,
and It waa at first thought- another bur
glar had shot him. Chief Jennlgs had the
shooting Investigated by Policeman Rosier.
TOGETHER AGAIN
friendship that started In the Phil
ippine* several years ago wan renewed In
Atlanta Wednesday, when Major C. Y. D.
Anderson, United States nrray, went to
register at the Aragon. Aa he took a pen
from the hand of 8. J. Lawrence, the ge
nial clerk at that hostelry, he recognised
one whom he bad kuown In the far away
Island possessions of Uncle Ham.
When Mr. Lawrence was doing duty In
the Philippines with the Twenty-ninth In-
' t, he became acquainted with Major
raon, and the recognition after aev-
eral years' separation waa instant. The
major la on hla way to Washington, from
where he will go Immediately to Panama,
his present post of duty. He reports that
the nealtb and sanitary conditions In Pnn-
ama are worse than those In the Phlllp-
plnef, out said that the death rate In the
canal sonc had been greatly reduced since
the Americana took chtrge.
“ The Daylight Comer.”
Gentleman" and the u Gent
Barbarism in dress stamps the offender as unaccustomed to
refined surroundings. There are certain set standards in dress
which are absolute, and which must be adhered to by the well
dressed man. These standards are not ‘‘freak” styles, but are
the demands of careful dressers. In the E. & W. brands of
clothing these standards are carefully followed to the smallest
detail. They are particularly noticeable in the small things
because it is the combination of the small things that make up
the perfect whole. An E. & W. Suit or Overcoat is unsurpassed
as a useful Xmas gift for a man or boy. Our stock is particu
larly adapted for your selection of Xmas gifts.
Suits, $15 to $40. Overcoats, $15 to $35.
COME TODAY
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for=
Christmas Novelties.
Kid Gloves $1.00 to $2.00
Walking Canes 25c to $3.50
Umbrellas $1.00 to $7.50
Hats $2.00 to $5.00
Suspender Sets $1.50 to $2.00
Neckwear ( 50c to $2.00
Silk Mufflers
.. $1.00 to $3.00
Hosiery 25c to $1.00
Fancy Vests $1.00 to $5.00
Handkerchiefs 10c to 5Qc
Handkerchiefs in boxes $1.00 to $3.00
Shoes $3.00 to $7.00
EISEMAN & WEIL,
1 Whitehall Street.
AT THE THEATERS
Bond l«,u. Authorized.
Special to The Georgian. -
Covington. On, Doc. 19.—At the loot
regular meeting of the city council a
resolution we. passed authorizing an
Issue of 916,000 bonds for the purpoee
of Improving the street* and paying the
Indebtedness of the city.
"The Morehant of Venice.''
Tuesday evening at the Grand "The
Merchant of Venice" was presented by
the Ben Greet players a* Ben Greet be
lieves Shakespeare pltlyed It—with a
modicum of accessory and without a
fall of the curtain during the entire
performance. Stripped thus of exter
nals, the play stood absolutely upon the
beauty of the linos and the merit of the
acting; and If disappointing to the the
atergoer to whom the glare of electric
lights; the buzz of conversation between
acts, and the loud music of the or
chestra are part of the performance, It
was at least satisfying to those who be
lieve^ that simplicity and naturalnesa
are the first requisites of art.
Ben Greet’s Interpretation of Shy-
lock was, of course, unique. Mr. Greet
acted wonderfully, and without any
ranting whatever, the diabolical mean
ness and the tragic pathos of this fa
mous role. Portia In the opening scenee
was disappointing, but from the scene
In which she assumed the role of the
wise young doctor was delightful. Ne-
rlssa, by her grace and sweetnees, cap
tivated the audience. Launcelot, by his
excellent comedy acting, proved that It
Is a fine thing to play the fooL »o one
does It well.
Antonio and Bassanlo were excellent
the whole way through.
On the whole, Mr. Greet'e presenta
tion of "The Merchant of Venice” I*
notably artistic, and should be seen by
every lover of the theater, a, well aa
by lover* of Shakespeare.
"Beauty and th* Btsst.”
That marveloualy artlatlc produc
tion of the Drury Lane epectacle, "Thfi
Sleeping Beauty and the Beast," will
play an engagement at the Grand on
Wednesday and Thursday nights and
Thursday matinee. This Is without a
doubt the greatest Indoor entertain
ment ever seen. The tremendous busi
ness tbat I* being done demonstrates
the estimation In which this latest and
greatest effort Is held by amusement
seekers. Anything like It has never
been seen In this country, nor has so
much real amusement ever been crowd
ed Into three hours on the American
stage. The story which serves .as a
vehicle Is well told by a large con
tingent of principals of International
reputation. The comical king, queen
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d Xmas Eve.
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GENUINE LEATHER MORRIS CHAIRS, LIKE CUT, $25.00
OTHERS FROM $0.7 5 UP
PARLOR, LIBRARY, HALL, LIVING ROOM
BED ROOM AND DINING ROOM
FURNITURE
for every
purchaser
visiting our
store before
Xmas.
Write our Mail Order
Department.
^•ley
ones
Stillman Furniture Co. 52 n. Broad st.
King
Stillman
and nurse are Impersonated by George
Edwards, Charles Saunders and Charles
Bliss, respectively. Rose Sartelta and
Isabelle Underwood appear aa Princess
Beauty and Prince Charming. These
characters are all familiar to the little
folks. Numerous specialties are Inter
polated’ throughout the action of the
play In such a clever way as to aid m
telling, rather than tending to, retard,
the development of the story. The re
sult Is. quickness of action and rapid
succession of noveltlea which make
light entertainment so fascinating to
patrons of the theater. During the pre
sentation of this spectacle, nearly a
hundred people are seen, while a con
tingent of stage artisans -are employed
In the manipulation of the scenery and
mechanical effects. There are twelve
great scenes shown during the ballet
of the "Four Seasons," and which at
tract special notice.
Aa to Richard Mansfiald.
Tickets for the performance of "Peer
Gynt," In which Richard Mansfield
will be seen at the Grand on the night
of December 97, will be placed on salo
at the Grand box office next Monday
morning. The management has made
this arrangement eo that the public will
not have to go to the ticket office and
stand In line Christmas morning. The
usual Mansfield prices will prevail.
Baldwln-Mslvill* Stock Co.
Another large house greeted the mat
inee Tuesday and Tuesday night a
house fully a* large as the first night's
l>erformance, that Is, filled from pit to
dome, was at the performance of the
play, "Ten Nights In a Bar Room,"
at the El Dorado theater, which le be
ing produced with eo much success bv
the Bafdwln-Melvllle Stock Company.
This play Is breaking all records ->f
the El Dorado theater. Never In any
previous week have the crowds flocked
to the cosy little theater In such num
bers and In no other performance have
they seemed so thoroughly pleassd with
the actors and the play.
Tim Murphy Christmas.
Not satisfied with having secured a
comer In comedy, genial Tim Murphy,
with all his personality, his genius for
depleting certain kinds of character*
and his Individuality aa a comedian of
the more quiet and refined type, has
gotten right Into the commercial end of
the theater, and after a series of legal
entanglements In Neiv York (which
were no fault of hie), hae secured Cy
rue Townsend Brady’s famous "A Cor
ner In Coffee," which, dramatized for
his use, will be the bill to be offered
the present season. Tbts story was
originally given the American public
through '.he medium of "The Smart
Set.” where It enjoyed In serial form a
tremendous vogue. It has been one of
the greatest successes Tim Murphy has
ever had. "A Comer In Coffee," with
Tim Murphy and Dorothy Sherrod, will
be seen at the Grand next Monday and
Tuesday nights and at th* Christmas
mattnee.
At th* Bijou.
"When Knighthood Was In Flower"
Is drawing unusually large gatherings
to the Bijou. The theater Is enjoying
an exceptionally good patronage at this
season of the year, and despite the
counter Interests, shopping and In
spectlng all the beautiful displaya on
the streets, the theater Is playing to Its
established attendance records.
This play Is one tbat enlists and
holds Interest. It tells a story that has
heart interest and that every audience
feels an Interest In. The experiences of
the sister of a ruler In the selection of
her husband by the king, brings every
bit of the Influence of an audience to
port, and alt evidence a real
happiness when the dainty girl wins.
The company Is one of real ability
and latent, and has established Itself In
good graces here. Miss Day, In the
leading role. Is talented and will be a
local favorite before the cloee of the
engagement.
ThTFur.
The vaudeville In Atlanta still con
tinues to draw, and the management
of the 8tar theater aay that It is
gslnlrtg In popularity, as attested by
ip'-'lv l— r'-l-'-" crowds Pa'r -C -
$1.00
•Starts an account with a LITTLE HOME BANK and book or with th*
book only In th*
SAVINGS DEPARTMENT OF
THE NEAL. BANK
Interest allowed at th* rat* of THREE AND ONE-HALF PER CENT.
PER ANNUM, compounded semi-annually.
E. H. THORNTON, President W. F. MANRY, Cashier.
- H. C. CALDWELL, Asst Cashier.
islng this popular price houee.
The bill now making a week's run
at ths Star has proved unusually pop
ular, drawing good crowds, who Inva
riably go away well pleased. Thla bill
will be presented every night through
the balance of-this week, with usual
matinees.
Christmas Furniture at a 25 per
cent reduction at th* Stillman Fur
niture Co., 52 N. Broad St.
MRS, PARKER WEEPS
HOLIDAY EXCURSIONS
VIA GEORGIA RAIL
ROAD.
On account of Christmas holidays,
tickets will be sold at all points south
of, the Ohio and Potomac and east of
the hllsslsalppl river, 8t. Louts, Mo.,
Included, at rat* of one and one-third
first-class faro, plus 26 cents, for the
round trip.
Tickets on sal* at all stations De
cember 20 to 26, 90, 81 and January 1,
final limit January 7, 1907.
For further Information apply to any
ticket agent, or
A. G. JACKSON, C. C. M'MILLIN,
O. P. A. A. G. P. A.
Augusta, Ga.
Muoh Building in Maoon.
Special to The Georgina.
Macon, Ga., Dec. 19.—The round sum
of 9427,100 was expended during the
fiscal year that cloeed last Sunday at
midnight for the construction of build
ings within ths city limits of Macon.
These figures were given In the annual
report of Building Inspector Peyton
Jonea that was submitted to Mayor
Smith.
ON WITNESS STAND
Widow of Murdered Man
Tells How He Was Shot
Through Window.
Special to Th® Georgian.
Hylvfiitln, G*.. pee. lfl.-Th# second day
of the trial of the cate of the state agalnts
Sylvester Sasser, charged with the murder
of M. I*. Parker Is dragging slowly along.
The state has Introduced about ten wit
nesses out of a list of fifty. Tha dafense
has about a like number.
A sceno waa created In the court room
on yesterday when the wife of the murder-
od man was on the stand. The state’s
counsel was Interrogating her as to her ro
tations with the defendant
Ou bolag asked as to whether she bad
been at Indian Spring with Sasser, she
broke down In the presence of the Jury
and crleil.
She denied this. ' Mrs. Parker said her
husband had returned home at 13:90 o'clock
at night. As he was about to retire sba
asked him to extinguish the light, which
stood on a table by nn open window, lit
was shot through the window as be up-
proached the light.
Sasser had l»een employed on the Parker
place, Parker had ilrireo him away.
Christmas Diamonds
You’ve been thinking Diamond and talking dia
mond. Maybe you’ve figured a bit on question.
You’d really like to have a fine stone or a piece of
diamond-set jewelry.
Now is the tune. Why uot crystallize considera
tion into Christmas cheer? Why not take advantage
of the gift season for your diamond-buying!
Come in today and have a look at our diamonds.
You’ll agree with us that there is not such a stock
south of New York. You’ll agree with us that the
purity, the beauty, the artistic setting of our stones
make them pre-eminent. And when you have satis
fied yourself as to their beauty and quality, we shall be
glad to have you investigate our prices. They are
right prices. You will agree with us iu this particu
lar, also.
A private room for examination of stones.
Maier & Ber