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THE ATLANTA GEORGIAN, 7 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 The board also repealed Its former action In prohibiting the members of the hospital staff from aiding outside physicians In their work In the hospl tal.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 9> 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 Cut Price Sale Furniture, Rugs, Curtains, Pictures Guaranteed Saving of 25% on Every Purchase, Large or Small 5 25,000 Stock Lowest prices -ver offered >n first class foods. Don’t BE WISE BUY USEFUL PRESENTS Rockers, Ladies, Desks, Rattan Rockers SPECIAL EZL-Zll I Just Receiv- Wait. 8uy 'low Weathered Oak Tabor- ettes, Only 45 Cents ed-200 More of the Brass DOLL BEDS ONLY 75 Don’t Fail To see our stock and get our prices. A Neat and “lave deliver- 1 d Xmas Eve. tack is com- ’tae and full of ,ar gains. Write our tiail order department. Cents ... 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. 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