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’ll in ATLANTA GEORGIAN. Monday, iJi;ci;.*iHhK j, kmc. C. E. FOLSOM COMPLIMENTED Kansas City Periodical Com ments Favorably On Well /Known Whitehall Street Op tician. ItvfcrrluK to Mr. Fotaom, Merry's Optical Monthly. In recent Issue, Ii<t« this to say: “Mr. K. Polsoni, of Atlanta, On., is autoutf the best known and most progressive " ' trials *»f the Houth. Mr. Folsom or COFFEE POT EXPLOSION GA VE GIRL HOI SHOWER C. E. FOLSOM, Atlanta, Ga. unitized the Overgilt Optical goclety. was elected Its flfst president, and Is now sec retary. He Is deeply Interested In advanced optics. As nil our best practitioners have •hobldes.' Mr. Folsom has his in Uetlno- s**opy. Ills paper recently rend before the Alabama Optical Bbclefy and’ publlsiiei* * all the leading Journals, is pronounced of the most able and stimulating documents that has ever appeared from the pen of an optometrist. Like all progressive men, he Is n constant student and Investigator—one who Is never satisfied with *gwaV enough/ but Is constantly striving for something^! little letter.' Mr. Folsom was Instrumental In iitTlllatiug his state society with the na tional laxly during the last year, and Is now cue of the officers of the American Associa tion of Opticiuns." y Shower bath* may be pleasant to a per son who has tailored all day, but when the shower la suddenly aud unexpectedly di rected upon/ n person and the water Is so hot that the mere touch oau not be liorne, I the pleasure iuiin.Miinti.lv . waitress at paratus in which the coffee is made, to draw a cup of the beverage for a customer. One of the men connected with tt»e estab lishment was making fresh coffee In oue side of the apparatus. Suddenly the middle basin of the apparatus, which had water In It. tilled to the top. The water shot up almost to the celling, and came down In a torrent upon the head and shoulders or the waitress, who was completely “souse:!." The water was Imlling hot, aud before you could say "Jnck Hnbluaoit!" the waitress had scooted to the fear of the cafe. THE THEATERS TO CITY STOCKADE X. R. Rutledge, of 13 Bercan avenue, a- carpenter, was sentenced Monday morning by Recorder Broyles to serve a term*of two weeks in the city stock ade without the privilege of paying, tine, on the charge of abusing his 14- year-old daughter, Mattie Rutledge. In addition to this sentence. Judge Broyles took the girl away from Rut ledge and gave her into the care of her grandparents, who reside at Law- rencevllle. Rutledge was arrested Sunday by Policeman Garner and Plain Clothes officers Coogler, Rosser and ftlark. It Is stated that the girl made complAlnt to neighbors regartflng the alleged mis conduct of her father, and they in tufn notified the police. Fraternal Union Ball. On Tuesday evening at K. Sc M. armory hall, 10 1-2 West Mitchell street, the Fraternal Union of America wtU*glve Its annual ball, to which the members and their friends are cordially Invited. The committee consists of Newman Laser, chairman: Shepard Bryan, Pro fessor Kupfer, Henry B. Kennedy, Charlie C. Glllett and Dr. G. W. Willett. Olga Nsthcrsole. Olga Nethersole, supported by Frank Mills and her own carefully selected London company, will be the attraction at the Grand Monday and Tuesday nights. There will not be a matinee Tuesday afternoon. The curtain for both •performances will be raised promptly at 8 o'clock. From thje ad vance sale of tickets there Is every In dication that- Atlanta will be enthusi astic In her receptlon*of the eminent English actress, who In recent years has been compared favorably to Sarah Bernhardt. On Monday night Miss Nethersole will be seen In the name part of "Adri enne Lecouvruer," a French production, based on the life of the famous French actress of that name, who was be trayed by the man she loved after she had fought a wonderful battle against adversity and won fame and fortune. Miss Nethersole made the dramatisa tion of the piece, and took good care to supply herself with full opportunity foi displaying her emotional abilities, on Tuesday night she will be seen in “Sapho.” the dramatisation by Clyde Fitch, of the novel of that name by Alfonse Daudet, which has created such a sensation wherever seen. The play, like the book, is a story of French manners. Miss Nethersole has had an intimate knowledge of these things, having spent much of her time In the French capital and at her summer home In France. Al H. Wilson. pleasant event, as well as one of artistic significance, will be the appear ance St the Grand on Wednesday and Thursday nights and Thursday matinee of Al H. Wilson, the clever German dia lect comedian, in Sidney R. Ellis' new f )lay of picturesque Switzerland, “Mete n the Alps/* Mr. Wilson's success In past seasons Is bis best advertisement for his present engagement. In the character of Metz Muller, which Mr. Wilson portrays In his new play, his delicate humor Is forceful at all times, and he grows pathetic when occasion demands with charming tenderness. "Met* In the Alps” tells a most In teresting story, its situations being well conceived and finely executed. The scenery Includes some of the hand somest sets ever painted, making a gorgeous background to the beautiful wardrobes. The company supporting Mr. Wilson Includes many names well and favor ably known, and each Individual has been selected with a knowledge of his or her fitness for the part assigned. ' Mr. Wilson sings the following six new songs during the action of the play, “My Heaven Is In Your Eyes/* “Wilson’s Lullaby/’ “Swiss Mountain Bird Yodel,” “Songs of Old Father- land/’ “Whispering Breeze” and "Snlt- alebank.” “The One Woman.” Austin Webb, who will be remem bered as the actor who played the part of Silas Lynch, the negro lieutenant governor of South Carolina In “The Clansman,” last year, Is a member of “The One Woman” company. He was chosen by Mr. Dixon to create the part of Mark Overman, the banker, In this newest Dixon play. Mr. Webb had many exciting times last season, espe cially In Mobile, where he was com pelled to wear a bullet-proof coat, hav ing received warning that he would be shot on sight. Special officers traced the warning later to W. F. Gray, a mer chant. who was later arreated on trying to enter the theater with a large re volver In his belt. In the new play the part for which Mr. Webb Is cast Is quite ns difficult as Silas Lynch, and he has made a great Impression as the treasurer pf the Brotherhood of Man. In the cities where “The One Woman” has already played. Under the per sonal direction of Thomas Dixon, the company will present "’The One Wom an" at the Grand Friday and Saturday nights and Saturday matinee. At the Bijou. For a real novel and Interesting drama, “Old Isaacs From the Bowery.” Charles E. Blaney'emew scenic produc tion, promises to surpass anything Mr. Blaney has ever produced, as It l«‘ founded on scenes, Incidents and char acters ivhjch have not been overdone and will be In the form of a novelty to the patrons of the Bijou, at which the new play will receive ita Initial pre sentation tonight. “Old Isaacs From the Bowery:’ Is a comedy-drama In four acts and ten scenes. Mr. Blaney has certainly held close to realism In handling the epi sode that poor old Isaacs went through In the days of the old Installment man’s fame on the Bowery, even to the point of engaging Old Isaacs* own son to play the part of hie father. For It Is really Harry Isaacs, professionally known ns Harry First, whom many may recqll as the funny FVtgin, “Father Abraham” In the "Child Slaves of New York." who will assume the title role in Blaney’e new production. The engagement will be for a week, with the usual matinees. Baldwin-Melville Stock Company, The offering of the Baldwin-Melvlllo Stock Company, beginning Monday night, will be the great Kentucky melodrama, "Davy Crockett." This play will be produced by a new cast, new costumes and new scenery painted especially for tfie production. Atlanta will have on Monday the first opportunity since the days of the old Grand Stock Company at the Grand of seeing Miss Vale de Vernon. Severn summers ago she was a great favorite with the Atlanta people and will still be remembered favorably by theater goers. Miss de Vernon has for the past season been playing the leading parts with the Livingston Stock Company In Chicago. "Davy Crockett” will be given Mon day. Tuesday and Wednesday nights, with matinees Tuesday and Wednes day. Thursday. Friday and Saturday nights, with matinees Friday and Sat urday, "Louisiana" will be $he bill. At the Star. The sensational drama. "A Western Judge/’ will be the principal attraction at the Star this week, and according to the statement of the management of this popular vaudeville theater. It will be a very strong one. It Is said to have the snap and ginger of the usual West ern drama, with many hair-raising epi sodes. The Star chorus of beauties with dainty new costumes will appear In some graceful and picturesque dances and some new musical num bers. This bill will be presented sll this week, with Monday. Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday matinees. GEORGIA NEWS ■ IN PARAGRAPHS Dperlat to Thu Albany, Ga,, Dec. 3.—That Albany Will soon have a hospital now seems to be an assurod fqct. Some time ago the physicians and ladles took tfie matter In hand to select a satisfactory site. The city council am! county commis sioners are assisting. STATISTICS. PROPERTY TRANSFER8. t IK llnulr to H. E. $1,000—I.cwl* W.'ritlllipN to F. M. Bridges. Billin', VIA. ,11 * ... John L t’onlejr lot slid property of Rigby, AHn and other A Warranty deed. BUILDING PERMITS. $So-Mrs. Jones, to ro-oorer one-story from** dwelling at 38 Johnson avenue. c’nrroll Payne, to build frame servant's boose and Iwtrn In rear of 632 l*enehtree street. SJ.O0O-W. II. Brum, to build two-story frame dwelling at 56 Summit avenue. f2M—John T. Moody, to Install warm air furnace nt 13 Hast Fourteenth street. ftftt-sira. IV. A. Bates, to Install warm air furnace at 162 Cypress street. $312—T. P. Westmoreland, to Install warm sir furnace nt 130 Washington street. $1,270— Miss Mamie Batins, to build two one-story frame dwellings In rear of 9 Mn grader street. $100—Mrs. Mary Ravi*, to build one-story frame dwelling at 235 West Hunter street. dTaths: Kugene Hutrliins, aged 25 years, died of consumption at 3J3 Ira street. Plentiy Hansom, aged 11 years, died of mad accident at 3fit Wylie street. Mrs. Jnines W. Kellogg, age.I 27 years, died of typhoid fever ut Wesley Memorial hospital. . .... J. J. Beck, aged 52 years, died at 37 W. Fain street. Uinlle Mae Blackuinn. aged 6 years, died at 167 W. Hunter street. tumau Taylor icolored!, age.! 3 mouths, died at 25 Warner ■ John V. C*oi»per, aged 50 years, died of gunshot wound nt SB Ira street. ■ Xusan Jeannette Wood, aged 78 years, died ■ of piienmonin nt » Caidtol avenue. Uzzle Benson, aged 23 years, died at VD W. Third street. | 'I Amanda Hill (colored!, aged 62 yosrs. died of pnenmsnta nt 11 Kcbofleld street; »f. A. f.yntsn. aged 51 years, died of apo- plexy at t£4 Ira street. • Andrew Jackson Webli. aged 18 years, died •f lul*crvul«n*i» si 21 McDonald Ktccl* 1 To Hold Whito Primary. Special to The Georgian. WajrcroH, Ga., Dec. 8.—While the white primary for the selection of three aldermen of the city of Waycross, who are to be elected in January, has hot yet been called. It la likely that Mayor Knight will net the aecond Saturday In December for the primary. The terma of Aldermen J. A. Lott, R. B. Ballard and A. S. Morton expire In January. Believe Fire Wat Incendiary. Special to The Georgian. Neal, Gu., Dec. 3.—Yesterday morn ing nre wan discovered in the barn of grown Bros,, three miles west of this place, and lira short time the building was in ashes. Four or five buggies were saved from the sheds adjoining the barn. All the com and hay was lost. The loss will reach $1,000 or over. Brown Bros, offer $50 for the arrest and evidence to convict the par ty or parties who set the building on fire. Strickland Still at Large. Special to. The Georgian. . Moultrie, Ga., Dec. 3.—N. A. Mathew who was cut by Strickland, Is In a very critical condition. Strickland is still at large. Sent Magnolia Wraath. Special to The Georgian. * Columbus, Ga., Dec. 3.—Lizzie Ruth c-rford Chapter Daughters of the Con federacy of thle city • sent a largo wreath of magnolia leaves as a tribute to be placed on the bier of Samuel Spencer. Delivers Farewell Sermon. 8pei*lul to The Georgian. Columbus. Go., Dec. 3.—Dr. J. W. Hhoaff, retiring pastor of St. Pauls Methodist church, delivered his fare well wimop here yesterday and will leave this week for his new charge at Corinth, Miss. Colored Minister Unfrocked. Specldl to The Georgian. Macon, Ga., Dec. 9.—J. B. Lowny. a negro preacher of Macon, was expelled from the ranks of .rolored ministers in Georgia yesterday at the meeting of the A. M. E. church. Bigamy was the charge placed at the feet of the local preacher, and when the matter was looked Into by Bishop H. M. Turner, Lowny was promptly fired from the numbers. lasting over two days, Mabrey Geiger, a white man, was found guilty of crim inal assault Saturday afternoon and given a sentence of fifteen years in the penitentiary. Many Suife for Divorce. Special to The Georgian. Brunswick, Ga.. Dec. 7L—Glynn coun ty superior court conwied today for the regular December term. There are a large number of cases on the docket, being an unusually large number of suits for divorce. Fruit Cargo in Port. Special to The Georgian. Brunswick, Ga., Dec. 3.—A big “fruit er’ r is In port, moored at the wharf of 1 the Southern Pine Lumber Company. The fruit schooner has a large cargo of bananas, oranges, lemons, pineap ples and cocoanuts, which is belnrf rapidly sold out. The schooner Is In Brunswick from Nassau, and as soon as the cargo is disposed of will' re turn. Reception Tendered Pastor. Special to The Georgian. Albany, Ga., Dec. 3.—One of the most enjoyable gatherings that ever took place In this city was the reception ten dered Rev. William L. Richards, pastor cf the Albany Baptist church, last Fri day night. The reception was given the pastor In celebration of his fifth anniversary In ministerial work here. The church was beautifully decorated for the occasion. A number of short addresses were made by members of the church* and a delightful musical program was rendered. HE WHO^aTlORSBEST Choice of any Suit or Overcoat in my chop, tailored to order, for $35.00 cash. Special December tale. TOM WEAVER, 03 Peachtree Street. Established Reputation. Special to The Georgian. Jesup, Ga., Dec. 9.—After Ask the clerk at Smith & Higgins to give you a sub scription to The Georgian. It’s free with purchases of $5.00 or more. MAYOR'S MAJORITY WA8 ONLY NINE VOTES. B|—Hul to The <i«4irs1au. Chattanooga, Tran., Dee. X—tn the city election at ttowvllle, Oa., Mayor J. M. McFarland m re-elected by a ma jority of nine vote*. The following were elected a* member, of the city council: Rev. Thomax Hardin, Dr. W. II. Hendenon, J. H. Hlzaon. Charlce W. Braxet and John R. Hendereon. trial Ruaavtlle l» a dry town. The F F; amous rassQ To the aid of our corset department has been called the expert knowledge of the greatest corset makers—The Famous Fasso. The Fasso is acknowledged the .world over as the apex of grace, style and durability in corsets. Endorsed by the smartest dressed women in New York, women who appreci ate artistic lines and comfort. Our corsetier, who has made a special study of the Fasso at the New York agency, and is aided by a complete stock that includes all styles and sizes, will appreciate the oppor tunity of showing you the Fasso. You will be gladly fitted in a Fasso here in our fitting room without being importuned to buy. We are Sole Agents for the Fasso in the State of Georgia. Fassq Corsets Are Boned Throughout With Genuine Whalebons. Prices: $8.75, $9.75, $10.25, $12.75, $13.50. Chamberlin-Johnson-DuBoss Co.