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THE ATLANTA (GEORGIAN AND NEWS.
THURSDAY, MAY 2. 1*07.
EUGENE M. OTTLEY
FAILS TO SURVIVE
READER NOT GUILTYi
I>roinineut Young Atlantan
Died Wednesday
Night.
Despite the effort, of hte most .killed
physicians, Eugene McLaren Ottley
died Wednesday night at 11:30 o'clock
of meningitis, with which he was
stricken Monday night. Although every
thing known to medical science was
done for the young man, the physicians
abandoned hope on Wednesday and
at the time of his death he had been
unconscious thirty-six hours.
With the death of Mr. Ottley. one
of the most promising and popular
voting business men of Atlanta was
taken away. For the past fourteen
years he had been connected with the
pourth National Bank, of which his
brother. J. K. Ottley. Is vice president,
and at the time of his death he held
a responsible position with this bank
ing institution.
Mr. Ottley was born In Columbus,
Miss! thirty-one years ago and was the
,on of Colonel K. Ottley, one of the
leading bankers and planters of Missis
sippi. He came to Atlanta seventeen
years ago, had made for himself a mul
titude of friends and a reputation for
business that promised him a much
higher place In the Atlanta business
world.
Mr. Ottley la survived by his mother,
Mrs Ellen G. McCabe, of Atlanta, and
three brothers. John K. Ottley and Dr.
Charles W. Ottley, of Atlanta, and
Ernest Ottley. of Cedartown. Mr. Ott
ley was a member of the Presbyterian
church.
The funeral services will be held at
3-30 o'clock Thursday afternoon at the
residence. Rev. Richard Orme Fllnn,
pastor of the North Avenue Presby
terian church, officiating. The body
will be taken to Columbus, Miss., for
Interment.
The pall-bearers selected from among
the friends and associates of Mr. Ottley
will be: S. T. Gamble, David H. Kirk
land, Carroll Latimer, James Alex
ander, James T. Williams, William T.
Perkerson, Toro Milam, Logan Park
Harmon Cox, Sims Bray, Sam C. Wll
Hams and A. J. Ryan.
Mr. Ottley was a member of the
Piedmont Driving Club, the Atlanta
Athletic Club and others, and was
prominent socially as well as In the
business world.
MRS. ELLA R. READER.
Woman Diplomat Assists
Husband Tried on Charge
of Perjury.
New York, Mny 2.-A Jury In Hip United
Htfltes court Tceterdn.v returned it verdict of
*uot guilty' of perjury lit the nine of
Atnol K. Hornier. The rhnw grew out of n
nult iiiMtitutcd Ii.v Render dome (line ago to
recover money which he claimed to lie due
as commission on I’ertivlnn mining nroiier
ties sold for J. B. ilnggiu. Ilngglu's per
sonal counsel had been appointed a special
United States attorney to prosecute the
case. The Jury was out less than an hour.
Header was aided in the conduct of the
case by his wife, Mrs. Ella It. Header, who
la known aa “the woman diplomat.”
CROSSES OF HONOR BY PARIS TROOPS
FOR 25 VETERANS
Cronea of honor will be presented to
twenty-five Confederate V < ‘ , l r ® n * ***** Sat-
urday afternoon at 8 o'clock, In the hall
of the bouse of representatives at the state
capltol. These crosses were to have been
presented on Memorial day, but were de
layed at the factory.
A short program will be given before the
presentation, and General Cletnent A. Evans
will make an nddreaa. Mrs. Edward G.
Twenty Persons Badly In
jured and Greater Num
ber Hurt in Streets.
Paris, May 2.—May Day began caim-
ly, but toward evening the working
center In the vicinity of the trades
union headquarters became the scene
of serious disturbances. In which many
Warner, president of the Atlanta chapter,
United Daughters of the Confederacy, will
present the crosses.
The following veterans will be tha, recip
ients: M. A. Bellamy, J. I). IJIgnon, W.
W. Hrlmm, Thomas Band, 8. J. Chcahlre,
B. Y. Clark, Charles Collins, J. O. Dupree.
Iter. Wilbur 8. Glenn, J. G. Hardin, J. F.
Hollingsworth, James F. Jnckson, Frank A.
King, George B. Leake, II. F. Lester, Wil
liam V. Marshall, W. H. Moody, Elisha 8.
Morris. C. T. Parker, 8. T. ifonk, W. It.
Shropshire. William J. Bbeffleld, W. II.
Stevens, B. II. Stanford amt J. L. Cobb.
AGEO GROOM |S SUED
FOR BREACH OF PROMISE.
persons were more or lees Injured. The
stringent precautions taken by the au
thorities, and the stern determination
to repress disorders, however, brought
tranqullllllty before midnight.
The result of today's operations was
over 1,000 arrests; twenty persons. In
cluding policemen and citizens, badly
suffering from contusions, or from
being tramped on.
One of the gravest incidents hap
pened during tile afternoon, wheri Ja
cob Law, a Russian, who is a natural
ized American, from the top of an
omnibus, cold-bloodedly fired five shots,
by which two cuirassiers were wound
ed. He was arrested.
Joliet, His., May 2.—Adolphus Tuker.
aged it, and a member of the Spring
Creek drainage commission, yesterday
married Miss Mamie Klllmer, aged 74.
Today fie became defendant In a suit
for 150,000 for breach of promise. Mrs.
Jlary Hopkins, his housekeeper, Is the
plaintiff.
For Organ Fund.
The Baraca and Philathea classes of
the Central Congregational church will
present "Ve Village Skewl of Long
Friday at 8 p. m., for the benefit
of the organ fund.
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WOMEN’S GENUINE
*3- OXFORDS, ‘3 PAIR
Best and Shapeliest Oxford Ties Ever
Offered at Retail for $3.00 Pair
Patent Leathers, Hand. teStST
Turn or Welt Sole
Here are two styles women’s oxfords that we had in
tended selling at $3.50 pair, but owing to adverse weather
and the overcrowded condition of our shoe department
we’ve reduced these handsome oxfords to $3. They are
made of finest quality patent leather in smart, new mod
els—hand turn or welt soles with the popular large
eyelets and broad silk ribbon laces, Cuban heels, etc., etc.
THEY ARE BEYOND ALL
QUESTION THE HAND
SOMEST, DRESSIEST OX
FORD TIES EVER OF
FERED IN ATLANTA AT
THIS PRICE.
Commencing 8:30
Tomorrow,
Per Pair,
Mail Orders Filled While
They Last.
Big May
Sale
Now on. Bargains
in all Dep artments
J. M. HIGH CO.
Big May
Sale
Now on. Bargains
in all Departments
LEAPS FROM TRACK STRIKE FOR 8 HOURS
Twenty People Hurt When
Coaches Roll Down
Embankment.
Pittsburg, Pa., May 2.—Hlx hundred
machinists and 400 helper* In Pitta-
hurg and Allegheney were Idle ye«-
terday ns a result of the strike for a
minimum hourly wage of forty cents
and the eight-hour day.
A few manufacturers not member* n(
the Manufacturers* AMuniatlon have
signed the new scale and their shops
We have the exclusive sale of the fine Sayers and
Scoville, Schacht Mfg. Co., and John Deere Surreys,
Stanhopes, Top Buggies and Runabouts. We will take
your old rig on the price of a new one.
You should come in and see the largest line of fine
guaranteed harness in the city.
SOUTHERN FARM TOOL COMPANY,
Comer Forsyth and Peters Streets,
Atlanta, Georgia.
Parkersburg, W. Va., May 2.—While
running at 60 miles an hour, the fast j were In operation yesterday
flyer passenger train on the Baltimore I
and Ohio was wrecked at Pleasant: CHANGE IN 8CHEDULE.
View, 45 miles from this place, and
twenty persons were hurt, two fatally.
The engine, tender and five coaches i JVI, 0 '
left the rails.
The cause of the wreck Is assigned
to the bad condition of the track.
The most seriously Injured were:
Effective Sunday, May 5th, Train No.
for Chattanooga, will leave Atlanta
Instead of 4:10 as at
present.
J. C. LUSK,
District Passenger Agent.
SAID SHE THREATENED
TD GIVE
With a number of allegations. J. D.
Simpson Wednesday filed suit for di
vorce against his wife, Mrs. Agnes P.
Hlmpson. Among other things, Mr.
Hlinpson charges that Mrs. Stmpqon,
shortly after the marriage vows, waxed
pugilistic In her demonstrations to
ward him and struck him several times
with her fist. He further alleges that
when he was sick she allowed him to
go without n glass of water for hours
and frequently expressed the wish that
he would die. lie also charges that she
threatened to bring about the culmina
tion of this desire by giving him a dose
of poison.
The petition was filed by Attorney
Lowndes Calhoun, representing the
plaintiff.
BACK TO ATLANTA OF GRAFTERS'GREED
With a requisition from the governor
of Georgia to the governor of Virginia.
Deputy Sheriff Shropshire left Wed
neaday for Norfolk to take charge of
N. I’. Tutwlle* the young man who Is
charged with having forged the In-
iloniement of Avery & (.'o„ machine
dealers, to a check for 1700. The check
la aaid to have been cashed at the
Lowry National Bank on April 20.
one of the best popular-priced offerings
that lias been seen at the Bijou.
Judge William A. Ohiey, of Charles- RESOLUTIONS AGAIN8T
ton. W. Va.. Internal; considered fatal, j ANDY CARNEGIE'S MONEY.
Captain T. R. Cowell, of Parkers- j
burg. Injured In back and abdomen; I Newcastle, Po., May 2.—Strong rcso-
probably internally. j lot Ion.s against the city's acceptance
William Stanley. Pittsburg, traveling | of money from Andrew Carnegie for
salesman, injured Internally. I n )e establishment of a public library
F. F. Gettler, head cut and back in- j were today ^issued by^the^Newcaatle
J. P. McNelly, Pittsburg, traveling
salesman. Injured In back and rib
broken.
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trades ami labor assembly. The resolu
thins suggest Carnegie aid the eight-
hour movement.
THROUGH
SLEEPERS.
BROILER BUFFET 8ERVICE
VIA GEORGIA RAILROAD TO NOR
FOLK, VIRGINIA, ACCOUNT OF
JAMESTOWN EXPOSITION.
LEAVE ATLANTA 7:30 A. M.
DAILY.
Posse Pursuing Nogre,
Special to The Georgian.
Fairburn. Ga., May 2.—The posse is
still In pursuit of Charles Reeves, the
negro who attempted to assault Miss
Wade. It was reported that the hegro
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AT THE THEATERS
"Ths Little Duchess.”
The first half of the week at the
Bijou has brought four large audi
ences and “The Little Duchess," pre
sented by Countess Olga Von Hatz-
feldt and her clever associates, may
be classed among the best offerings of
the season. The chorus Is seen to ad
vantage In many tuneful musical num.
tiers and the dainty costumes they
wear add grace and elegance to the
performance.
“The Little Duchess" will continue
at the Bijou for the balance of the
week, with matinees Thursday and
Hntutday afternoons.
"The Niflht Before Chrietmae.”
'The Night Before Christmas," a
play of the rural variety by Hal Reid.
Ill be the attraction at the Bijou
next week. The 4heme of the story
was taken from an actual occurrence
Pastime Theater.
With the week bnlf gone, the Interest In
the clever vaudeville hill which Is dally of
fered at the Pastime theater, opposite the
Kiik'llsb-Anierlenu building, on Penchtree
street, continues linn hated. MImn Lee White,
In her Illustrated songs, has enptured her
Hiidleiire on each night. The Mitchell chil
dren have proved drawing cards by their
clever work on the cornet and truinlione.
Perry and White. In tbst farcical sketch,
“Holding llaiida.” have never falleil tc.
scud the audience Into a roar of Inughter.
Performances are from 1 to 6 o'clock, and
from 7 to 11 o'clock, cmitltinoiisly.
Amuse U.
For the week ending with Friday and Sat
urday, Manager Kobfns. of the Amuse I*
theater, on the “War Path," has selected
it couple of picture plays which will lie of
especial delight to the ladlca and children.
The bill will lie “Burglnra running" mid
The Belle of the Bail.” The first film
hows a cracksman st work in a house.
The Belli* of the Ball" la the old story
of the most popular girl at a house purty
dance and how she Is treated by her Jealous
rivals. 8lie Is finally locked In a closet
by the “wall dowers," but the men leave
all clue mid hunt her up
llelle of the Ball."
crown her
Tht Twin Thaatar.
Aa a cosmopolitan bill. Hint offered at
which took plare In a .mall village near the Twin theater on Whitehall street, be-
Xrnla, Ohio, tlttring the author's early I tween Alabama anil Hunter, for Friday uml
childhood. How well Mr. Reid sue- Saturday will scarcely be equaled In thn
ceded in adapting this story to the rlty ibis week. The Mil.for tlieur tw
Harrisburg, Pa., May 2.—Mrs. W. E.
Anthony, c widow, of AVlIllamaport.
told about a deal with J. M. Iluaton,
architect of tha capltol; John H. San
derson, contractor for tha furnishings,
and others who hod attempted to make
contracts with her for serpentine mar
ble. before the capltol investigating
commission yesterday.
"Thiy refused to allow me 80 per cent
of the proceeds from a new company
they desired to organise," said she, "but
I was given to understand that 40 per
cent of that amount must be divided
up among their friends, 10 per cent
for the marble."
Jacob Shenk declared that they de
sired him to charge the state 218 a
cubic foot for the marble Instead of
from |5 to |g, the price he thought
would bring him a fair profit It had
been claimed, he declared, that the
balance was to be divided "among the
gang."
Race." “Our Dally Dread" Is not s Bibli
cal film, ss the name suggests, bat I, the
erolutlou of the biscuit rrom the field to
the ores. Lovers of line dogs trill be In
terested la the ecenes from the bench show
depicting "Fine Ktigll.h Ball Dogs." The
'hlhlren will like 'The Tramp nod the
I lummy," while nil trill enjoy tbs greatest
of them all. "The Bsndlt King."
stage is well known, as the play has days includes "The Cambridge uvford Beat time.
St. Nicholas Auditorium.
The Oral Hut urday In May will probably
Ond the largest attendance of children In
the history of the skating rink of the St.
Nicholas auditorium, at l'onee DeLeon park.
Imrlug the month jnst closed, eU records
of sttemlsnce for beginners has lieen
broken, unit every Inatrnctor haa bc-m kept
busy at nil three sessions. The skat":, hat s
all learned rapidly, there having bees no
mishaps, and the Interest In ekutlii, has
taken DU renewed Interest. A great mi:-:
•si nmtlnee will take place Saturday eftor-
iiNut when hundreds of ladles nnd children
will lie present to enjoy this d iiglufui pas-