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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. O0000000000000000000000000 o o O WIFE OF 115 POUNDS O 0 BEAT 6-FOOT HU8BAND; 0 0 NOW HE WANTS TO DIE. O O O O Chicago, May 2.—Because ills O O wife, weighing 115 pounds, bent O 0 him unmercifully at times, P'rank 0 0 J. McClusky, aged 41 and six feet O 0 three Inches tall, last night twice 0 0 attempted to drown himself In the 0 O Calumet river. • He snid he was O 0 tired of life because Ills wife beat 0 O him. O O O O000000000000O0000O0000000 High’s High’s High’s High’s High’s 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. gO0OOOO000OO00OOOOOOOOOOO0 O HANGING OVER CHASM 0 MAN 8MOKES CORNCOB O O O O St. Louis. Mo., May 2.—Martin 0 O iianlo, a laborer, slipped bff the O O the top of a 200-foot bluff at Bol- 0 O ton and escaped death In the quar- 0 O ry below by striking and stick- O O tng to a projecting ledge after O O Jumping forty feet. Uanlo was O 0 smoking a plfie when he fell, and 0 O when the rescuers piloted plm 0 O down the ladders he was still puD O O ting on his corncob. 0 O 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 00000000000000000000000091, wus seen shortly before noon today. 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-