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rniPAY, JUNK 15, if- JEWEL MERCHANTS WERE SWINDLED JTCW YOEK MAN CHARGED WITH GETTING $237,000, Accused Is Released From Tombs on Bail Fixed at Three Thousand Dollars. By Private Leased Wire. New York, June 15.—It Is now charged thut la the arrest ot Conrad Hchlckerling, •f the firm of Kchlckerllng Bros, k Co., jeweler*, of *8 Weat Twenty-second street, t startling conspiracy has been unearthed br whlt'ii Malden Lane diamond merchant* r* .if nt- — In the charge against the prisoner, uinde by (iiistare Bdelhoff, of the firm of Edelhoff Bp-. \ Co., diamond merchanta of No. 574 Fifth Hventie, only 16,001) figures. It I* alleged that Hchlckerling Induced Bdelhoff and his brother, sons of a wealthy Importer, to Join him In an lncor|N»rntlmi ctlle<l I'Melhoff Bros, k Co., with <160,000 capital, of which Kchlckerllng was to take giving In payment diamonds and Jewelry Wood k Hons, and thlsL.._ w r ... Behlckerllng‘0 safe. The young men allege that these were Also found In pawn and tbelr tlrm had to go Into bankruptcy. IS E” GOTHAM ICE TRUST IS PUTWUP PRIC “FEELER" RUN OUT JUST TO SEE IF PUBLIC WILL 8TAND FOR IT. By Private Leased Wire. Xew York, June IS.—The price of Ice has been Increased again. Just aa the hot weather begins one of the largest companies announces an advance In the price of this summer's necessity. This action is regarded ae In the nature of a "feeler," put out by the trust, to ascertain whether the pub lic will stand another raise in the price of their commodity. The “feeler” Is the following notice sent out today: “On and after June IS the price of Ice will be 50 cents per 100 pounds until further notice. "(Signed) 'CONTINENTAL HIOEIC ICE CO." DAMAGE HEAVY FROM RAIN AND WIND Special to The Georgian. Eatonton, On., June 15.—All day long Tuesday and half the night a severe northeast wind and rain atorm raged throughout this section. Corn was blown down while the tender cotton plant waa twisted and whipped to ilecee. Shade tree* were uprooted and n other ways damaged. QUARTET OF YOUNG MEN LAID THE AFFAIR ON THE WATCHMAN. Four young men appeared before Re corder Broylea Friday morning as the result of a “rough house" last Saturday night at the plant of Trayham & Ray, In Humphries street, during the prog ress of which the shop la said to have been considerably damaged. The quartet consisted of J. E. Rich ardson, H. V. Brantley, L. O. Atkinson and A. Atkinson. Policemen Camp and i'lark Investigated the affair and It waa slated that these four young men and the night watchman had a lot of beer and whisky In the shop Saturday night and created much disorder. Officer Camp said several holes were shot In the walls, a clock demolished, and other damage done. Each of the four young men protest ed he was Innocent, asserting they were nil sober. They laid the whole affair on the watchman, saying he was the only one Intoxicated, and that he did the shooting. It was stated that the watchman had been discharged from his Job and had left the city. Judge Broylea dismissed the cases. ON A MIC TRAIN RECORDER BROYLES FRIDAY INVESTIGATED LIVELY INCIDENT. CLEANING OF MAIN ADDS TO EFFICIENCY An unofficial teat of the water main from the river to the reservoir, which has been recently cleaned by the Hud ion Contracting Company, resulted Thursday In a surprisingly pleasant manner, and one which will asaure At lanta all the water she can poeslbly UN throughout the dry days of the summer months, when upward of 16,- 000,000 galtona will be used dally. The mult of the test was that an avsrage of in,ono.ngo gallons was pumped when the large pump ie guaranteed to raise only 10.000,000 gallons. Heretofore the pumps could hardly get enough water to keep the reservoir full. During the day the water In the basin would slowly sliJ: and only dur ing the night could they catch up the deficiency. Friday an official teat before the water board will be made and the re sult* be made known Saturday. EXCELLENT SERVICE TO WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NORTH CAROLINA. During the months of June, July ■n't August the Seaboard Air Line Railway will operate on Its train leav lug Atlanta at 9:35 p. m., every SAT- ntUAY, a through Bleeping car to Wilmington, N. C.: returning the through sleeper will leave Wilming ton at 3 p. m„ arriving In Atlanta at 5:30 a- m„ Friday. Arrangement* have been made with the atreet rail- *sy people at Wilmington to have cars ready at the depot to Immediate ly transport passengers to the hotels >< WrlghtavlUo Beach. Baggage will he checked to destination. WEEK END rate, good for live day*, $8.25; SEASON ticket*, $18.65. SEABOARD. heal estate bank TO BE ESTABLISHED A* the result of a lively Incident on the train returning Thursday night from the police picnic at Pearl Springs, cases were entered against a young woman, who gave her name ae Mr*. Etta Burroughs, and against two young men, L, Z. Oorilon and B. R. Felder. Mrs. Burroughs was released from cash Collateral of 510.75, whll and Felder were given copies of charges. When the cases were called Friday morning before Recorder Broyles, the young men appeared for trial, but Mrs. Burroughs failed to re spond when her name was called. Policeman Gresham, who, with Po liceman McWilliams, made the case: stated that the young woman appeal to be under the Influence of Intoxicants and that she affectionately threw her arms about young Felder. He said Felder appeared to be solor, but that Gordon seemed to be drinking. Oordon said that, at the earnest request * ‘ ised REMAINS MANGLED TWO YOUNG MEN BELIEVED TO HAVE BEEN MURDERED AND PLACED ON TRACK. Special to The Georgian. Dallas, Tex., June 15.—The horribly mangled remains of two young white men were found lying along side of the Santa Fe railway, a mile north of Fort Worth, Tex. Both bodlea had been mutilated be yond recognition by passing trains, the head of one having been entirely eev- ered from the body, and was 300 feet from the trunk. From letters and papers found on the persons of the men. It was leant d that one of them waa Jack Bishop, of Montague county, Texas, and the other I w. Jackson, whose place of residence Is not known. 1 Bullet wounds were found In the bodies of both men, and the officers are working on the theory that they were murdered and their bodies plnrea on the track to hide the evidence of the crime. From the condition of the track near the dead bodies, It was evident that a terrible struggle had taken place. Three hate were found near the bodies; also a slx-shoter, open bowle knife, and a pair of brass knacks. The mulllated remains were gathered up and taken to Fort Worth, where they will be held for further Identities tion. BIG PRICE ON HEAD OF THJSJURDERER REWARD OF $825 OFFERED FOR CAPTURE OF 8HELLEY WIL80N. Howard* aggregating HJS will he offernl for the arrest and delivery to the shorHf of Burke county Shelley Wilson, nilas Will Smith, the negro who shot snd killed Mar. shill Frank Morris, of Mldvllle, snd tried to kill J. J, Pope, nt Wsdley, Thursday. Governor Terrell authorised a reward of llurke county will raise about I same purpose, Wilson bad terrorised sn entire munlty In Darke for months, snd wem nrninl always with s Winchester rifle. When located on the Gresham plantation near Gertrude, In Burks county, Msrshal Morris sod Mr. Pope went to e house to arrest him: Mrs. Burroughs, he purchaeed her Ape.-lnl to The Georgian. Raton Rouge, La., June 15.—The Real Estate Rank of Louisiana Is the title * new banking concern that Is pro- t'—d for this state, the capital stock , 'n* 510.000,000. A bill ha* been In troduced In the legislature providing lor the Incorporation of the concern, a* Sell as for Its capitalization and gov ernment. T HE bride will be vast H ly pleased if her sil ver and china are from our house. Our name stands un alterably for perfection of quality. The smallest offer- ln K bears the same tokens of refined and honest work- ijianship as are evident in tbe most ainbitiouslv sized gifts. Maier & Berkele He denied he was The officer also stated that It was reported to him Mrs. Burroughs hnd been using profanity on the train, hut said he did not hear this language him self. Gordon declared that neither ha nor Felder knew the woman, but asserted they were merely acting as her pro tector, aa she had been desertad by har escort, who waa drinking. “Well, Instead of acting aa you did, you should have allowed the police to care for her,” remarked Judge Broyles. “You should have given that woman wide berth.” He fined Gordon and Felder 55.75 each and forfeited the 510.70 collateral of Mrt. Burroughs. ALDERMAN IN DALLAS DIES OF PARALYSIS Special to The Georgian. Dalian, Tex., June 16.—Charles Stein man, one of the beet known bualnesa men of Dallae. and alderman from the tenth ward, died here laet night. Mr. Stelnman served two yeare aa president of Dallas Commercial Club, nnd waa well known In all part* of the ctate. Paralysis and a complication of other dlaeaees waa the cause of hie death. ■ Don’t fail to attend the auction tomorrow after noon at 4.30 of thd Winter property on Decatur car line. TO ENTER THE CITY ON ELEVATED LINE Special to Tbe Georgian Chattanooga, Tenn., June 15.—The Southern railway has changed Its pro posed route from the Lookout mountain tunnel Into the proposed 5600,000 pas senger station and will erect an ele vated road over the town of St. Elmo, costing over 6LOOO.OOO. ANNUAL CONVENTION OF CAROLINA BANKERS Special to Tbe Georgia a. Asheville, N. C„ June 16.—The tenth annual convention of the North Caro lina Bankers' Association will convene Tuesday. June 19. at Lake Tozaway, for a two days' session. A special car bearing Virgins people will leave Richmond Monday, Juna II. and the Old Dominion delegation this year promisee to be large and repre sentative. The Charlotte delegate will also travel In a special car, and, at least, twenty-five people from 'that city will attend the convention. Export Agent Arrives. Special to The Georgian. New Orleans. La., June 15.—J. J. Campion, who will have charge of the local Joint freight agency that la to be opened July 1 by the New Ortoans and Northeastern, Mobile and Ohio, Queen and Crescent and the Southern railway, has arrived here, end will lo cate hie office in the Hibernia Bank building. Mr. Campion will look after all the export and Import business of these lines. Young Lady Dies. Special to The Georgian. Hamilton. Ala, June 15.—kilos Mlntle White, daughter of Judge W. R. White, of this place, died Wednesday morning Itei sin Illness about threa week*. ■HI Morrla and The j tar the firatwmu. non escaped from the penitentiary serernl years ago, and no one mi apparently bad the hardihood to attempt to arrrst him. Reward for Murrah'a Slayer# Oorernor Terrell baa also offered a r ward of <260 for the arrest of Ah Hasty, who allot and killed Colonel T. T. Murrah, nt Chlpley, several days ago. Colonel Murrah belonged to the governor's staff. HEAVENS ILLUMINED BY A LARGE METEOR fipeclal to The Georgian. - Columbus, Oa, June 15.—An menee meteor passed serose the north western sky above this city at 15:50 o'clock Wednesday night, the eight be ing wltneased by quite a number of people. The whole heaven * war* light ed up by the daullng rays cast across the darkened skies, and the aerial body left a long and brilliant trail of firs. It appeared to the beholder* to fall Just beyond the mill* of Girard, but as noth ing has been heard from that Mellon It must have been much farther away. Those who saw the meteor say It waa an awe-inspiring sight. FIRE ENGINE DRIVER IS INSTANTLY KILLED Special to The Georgian. Dallas, Tex, June 15.—A special re ceived here from Hillsboro, Tex., says E. E. Harvey was Instantly killed and Reese Powers badly Injured by the overturning of a fire engine at that place yesterday afternoon. Harvey wan the driver of the engine when It overturned. He was thrown to tha pavement, hto neck being broken by the fall. Powers had a shoulder dislocated and suffered a number of other In juries. The firemen on tha engine were only slightly Injured. A practice run was being made at the time the accident occurred. THE LOT TO BE GIVEN AWAY FREE BY S. B. TURMAN & CO. IS CREATING A STIR AMONG REAL ESTATE PUR CHASERS. At their big auction sale on Thurs day, June 21, at 5 p. m, the well- known firm of 8. B. Turman A Co, will absolutely give away a very, choice lot. Everybody who comes to the sale will get a chance to own this lot The >roperty to be sold to situated on West {unter, Ashby, Mayson and Turner avenue, Harwell and Lena streets. Hon. J. IL Harwell, mayor pro tern, of Atlanta, saya the section where the property to situated to tbe healthiest part of Atlanta. There are 65 lots to be sold and In looking over the property it Is seen that every lot Ilea level, and there ate no undesirable lots on the plat. Street cars are right In front of the property. West Hunter and Mayson and Turner avenue are paved and have city water. Ashby atreet has been passed up to be paved and will be made one of the finest atreets In Atlanta from West End to Marietta street. A large num ber of new bounce are being built around the property to be sold, and there to a good demand for lota out there. A great deal of Interest I* felt tn this sale on account of tha location and the fact that there to no part of Atlanta where the property Ilea more beautifully, and also It Is a splendid section In which to buy for homes and alto for Investment. The terms of this sale are so liberal that anybody ran buy one or more lots. Only one-fourth cash and balance >10 per month, on ^A^Ss crowd la expected and 8. B. Turman A Co. will handle ths sale In their usual SKIRT SALE! — SATURDAY SPECIAL BARGAIN LOTS. Fashionable Skirts in the Leading Modes and Fabrics, Productions of New York’s Smartest Tailors At The Most Attractive Prices Ever Quoted in Atlanta, We’re doing the greatest skirt business in our history. 1 There’s no getting around these skirt values. Almost r^ 1 Worth to every incoming New York express brings something new and fashionable in the garment line to still further popularize this fastest growing ready-to-wear department in*the South. $10,00 At $5.00 A J. fjfj Fashionable skirts in the /"XL spsJtxJxJ modes of black and navy Panamas, l cream and white Serges, Mohairs and Panamas in cir- [ cular or advanced plaited models, about thirty styles. Values to $10.00. For choice $5.00 latest f Skirts Worth to $6,50 At $3.95 At $3.95 Somo 00 or more r k 1 r t s, Including broken lots, $5 lo $0.50 garments, In black and navy Panamas, Mohairs and few gray mixtures,all late, correct mod els, and not an off style in the collec tion. The greatest garment bargains in Atlanta for $3.95 At $2.98 New nnd stylish white lineno skirts in smart circulnr and pleated models, stitched, strapped nnd otherwise de signed. The snappiest starched white skirts ever shown In the city under $3.50 to $5,00. Come and take your choice for $2.98 New White Linen Skirts At $2.98 J. M. High Co. Come early Saturday and make selection be fore the choicest skirts are sold—ten to thirty styles at each price. Additional Sporting News * FOR FULL PAGE CF SPORTS SEE PAGE TWELVE. CREWS WORK FULL 4 MILES By Private (Mini Wire. New 1/omVm, Conn, June 13.—Tele's vanity right tarklnl the fonr mllea leet night for the second time olnee their or rivet et their regular headqnertrn. The Kreehman eight lined up with the vanity g o'etoek anil they shot down stream to gether, the freshmen l.iklng the lead eud holding It antll they dropped out at the novy yord, 2 tnllre down etrearn. The fresh men llrkeil the regular* liy a length and quarter. Tke vanity kept on unp.ee,I. finding better weter In tbe laet two mil,-.. Nobody rollapaed In tbe abell at the finlah, hoi Stroke Dolton woo eshauoted. The vanity foor-oored erow alao revered two mile eoune leet nlfkt. hut this crew bss oaly rowed together three dsyo and did sat do very well. No rhangrs In any erewi were mode yesterday. The Harvard vanity sod freshman erewa nlao need 3 miles, the vanity leading all the wsy nnd winning by * length. Har vard’* time woo given out for vanity two mllee ot It minutes and 2 aeeoada, which the fnateet that any eight has made on the Thames this year. Considering the heod-wlnd It was excellent. HICKMAN REPORTS, Special to The Georgian. Montgomery, Ala, Jsno 15.—Illekmso, the new eecond boeemon for the Cllmhera, arrived hero Wedoeodoy sight sad left at once for Hbreveport, whet* ha will pda tba team. Illekmso Is s diminutive player, lint he la sold to be s turd hitter sad a good be on eteolor. RUTLEDGE WANTS GAMES. NEW YORK MEN GO TO FINALS Dy Private I .rased Wire. Hartford, Conn, Juno 15.—Tha final* In both the singlet snd doubles were reached today In the annual New Euglnnd lennta championship tournament, which in being played hen Ibis week on the court* of the Hertford Golf Cloti. fell and UHny, both of New York, Jure fought their way In the singlet to the point when they will meet today for the privilege of os-ellng llebr, of Vale, foe the champtoaohlp cap and lllle. RAIN AT RUTLEDGE. Ilperla! lo The Georgian. Itullrdgr, <)*, Jane II.—Tho game yester day between llnlb-dge and Willow Hprlnga waa mined ont In the third Inning. The arore was then I to 0 In favor of llaltadge. Mnrphey, the Untledgo pitcher, hadn't given up a single hit, ood Willow flpriogs hadn't gut a man to Drat 10(00. TO MOVE PATIENTS FROM INFECTED DISTRICT Hpeclal to Tho Georgian. Waynesboro, an, June 15.—Hon. D, E. Neabltt, of Green's Cut, died at hie home yesterday after a long Illness of typhoid fever. He Is the second of his family to die this week. Another eon le seriously III. Mr. Nesbitt waa prominent man and w** a member of the legislature from Burke In 1001-05. He waa also one of lbs members noml naled for the coming election. He wai 41 years of age. There aeema to be an epidemic of fever In that place, ae five deaths have resulted from typhoid this week, subscription was taken up here today tn aid the moving of sufferer* from the fever stricken community. CHARLOTTE TEACHER DIES IN CHARLOTTE H|wrfal to Tho GcovgUs. Charlotte, N. C„ Juno II.—Now* waa received here Thursday Of lha death In Rochester, N. T, of MlM Belle Sey- mour, teacher of vocal music In tha school of music In Blliabeth College, this city. Miss Seymour left Charlotte three weeks ego after completing a success ful year* work, and waa anticipating with pleasure the long vacation that was before her. CONCORD POSTMASTER WA8 FOUND GUILTY Hpcclnl to Tho Georgian. Charlotte, N. C„ Juno 15.—Pootmoo- ter George L. Psttanon. of Cbncord was found guilty, yesterday afternoon of permltlng Miss Hnlllo Kim,-, a young lidy clerk In the office, to ah- stract article* frojp tha mail* fll dif ferent time* anil was fined 130 nnd Chets, amounting to 5160. ■ Tho sensational hearing of the caaea against Patterson end Mlsa Kino- was begun In Federal court befuru Juclgv Royd Thursday. Engine Beilsr Explodes, Special to The Georgian. Huntsville, Ala, Juno ||.—An engine boiler was wrecked from an explosion on the coal yardo of N. L. Pierce a Co, In this city, yesterday, hot fi.i • tunately no one was hurt. h«-%,-i ,i hundred dollars damage was done to the machinery. Coming to Atlanta. Hpeclal lo The Georgian. Huntsville, Ala, Juno 16. Dr II .\f. Inlow, who will be In Atlanta when the Georgia II. Y. P. U. meets I her,-. Juna II. to In the city, the goc-t of Mr. end Mrs. J. K Pierce, anil will oc cupy the Flrat Baptist church pulpit here Sunday. Dr. inlow la racngnlrni ae one ot the heat pulpit orators and goepel preachers In the Southern linp- tfet convention. Rpectol to The Georgian. Rutledge, Og„ June Ul—The Dotledgo team le Id flue shape this season end want* to meet other teams along the Georgia railroad. C'ommunlratlooo should be ad- dressed to J. Paul Wallace, Manager. Hut- ledge, Gn. REMANDED TO JAIL WITHOUT GIVING BOND Special to Tba Georgian. Decatur, Ala.. Juno 16.—After a habeas corpus trial lasting two days, held before Circuit Judge I>. W. Speak. Percle Couch was remanded to Jail lata yasterday a'fternoon, without bond. On the early morning of July L 1HS, Percle Couch to alleged lo have shot Police Ofllcei*W. A. Baber dead aa tha officer was attempting to arrest him. Will Tour the South.. Special to The Georgian. Decatur, Ala, June 16.—B. p. Sbar- I mon, secretary of the Nashville board of trade, has written a letter to Mayor Henry A. Bkeggs, In which he says that the members of that body who will make a tour of the South will be In tide Ity June 10, end that they will spend 8t>out an hour nnd * half in the Dec** AUCTION SALE SATURDAY JUNE 16,4:30 P.M. Seventy-four building lets on the Georgia Electric ear line, Winter Station, between Atlanta and Decatur. Wide, graded streets, large lots and lots of shade, on the crest of the hill. Altitude much higher than Atlanta. The auction of the Winter property will be held Saturday, June 16th, at 4:30 p. in., as advertised. The buying public of Atlauta will not he disap pointed. You may see the property under its worst condition- Grading has not been completed, nor sidewalks, owing to weather conditions. This will be done as agreed. We have signed contract for three-foot cement side walk on west aide of Viola avenue, which extends the entire length of property. Every condi tion shall be complied with, and the sale will take place. Those who have nerve enough to face weather conditions will be the ones who will reap the benefit^ of low prices. The sale will be held on time. Will you be there ¥ For Plats Apply to FAVER & 308-315-316 Peters Building. BLACK, Both Phones 3519.