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THE VALDOSTA TIMES. VALDOSTA, UA., TUESDAY, : JUNE it®, ,1911.
TORRID WAVE
IS BROKEN BY
HEAVUTORMS
Cooler Weather Follows
Electric Storm in North
ELEVEN DEATHS HAVE OCCUR
RED FROM THE HEAT IN CHI'
CAGO DURING THE PAST
THREE DAYS.
Wllkesbarre, Pa., June 12.—A se
vere electric storm occurred here
tcis morning
Andrew Glowufi, aged 8, and Jas
Benson, aged 11, were killed by
lightning.
Storm Breaks Hess Wave.
Pittsburg, Juno 12.—A terrlllc
storm broke the suffocating torrid
•Wave of the last, three days. The-e
we;e several deaths ns a result of
yesterday's heat
Cooler in Chicago Today.
UhjcetfO, June 12.—It was cooler
todsy after three days of blasting
head.
Eleven are dead In Chicago in
thi’ce days from the heat.
ATLANTA MAN HAD
HIS FRIEND ARRESTED
talked to the Court House
'ogiether a si Friends and a
one was “Turned in”
EiAtlanta, June 12.—8. L. Dodson,
an Atlanta druggist * says that his
former friend, 8. A. Quarles, a bro-
t ker,comes nearer (being a modern pro-
totype of Judas Iscariot than any liv
ing man he has ever known. I
son says it In court, so it can be
safely quoted.
The reason Ig this. Quarles
booted Dodson, with whom he has
hart much business dealings, of fc
ing a big check. Quarles v.~nt to
Dodson with a friendly handshake
rnd a friendly smile and persuaded
m to accompany him to tho court
house on a pretext of another matter
O' business. Getting Dodson safelv
into the office of Justice Orr, Quarles
announced that his friendship was
pretext and that he wanted Dod
son arrested. Dodsjn was.
BOISTEROUS NEGRO SHOT.
Victim Had Tried to Break Up Mul
let Supper In Negro Quarters.
Cordele, Ga., June 12.—As the
result of a desperate fight which oe-
"curred last night at Raines, a small
station on the Georgia Southwestern
and Guf railway, abou five miles
southwest of Cordele, Jim Cribb, a
negro, Is dead, having been shot by
E. L. Cone,- a white man, who man
ages the turpentine interests of J.
M. Tomlinson at that place.
The details as near as can be as
certained are that the negro in u
drunken condition attended a mullet
supper given by one of the negroes
In the quarters. He aoon became
boisterous and created some disturb
ance, whereupon Cone was sent f .
When he came he remonstrated with
the negro, requesting him to leave
the quarters, whereupon the negro
pulled from his pocket a revolver
and fired at Cone.
His bullet went wild and Cone
grappled with him and wrung the
pistol from his hand. Immediately
the negro came at nim v tth a knife,
when Cone shot and killed him. No
arrests have been made and all wit-
rciBes say Cone acted In self-defense.
THE TECHNOLOGICAL
SCHOOL IS CLOSING
Sixty-one Young Men, Largest
Class in History of School,
to Graduate.
Atlanta, Ga., June 12.—SUty-one
young men, by far the largeat class
that haa ever graduated from the
Georgia School of Technology,
marched to the North Avenue Pres
byterian church yesterday morning
In caps and gowns and heard a bril
liant baccalaureate sermon by the
Rev. Richard Orme Campbell, D, D.
The occasion was full of Impres
sive ceremony. The big ctasi was
preceded by the entire faculty ot the
Institution, also garbed in the clat-
sle cape and gowns, and the church
was filled to overflowing by the
families and fair frlenda of the
young students.
Commencement exercises will con
tinue throughout the week. This
afternoon at 5 p. m. the president's
reception will occur, and tonight
the senior dance at Taft Hall.
Tomorrow there will be a half
dozen things on the program,
eluding the alumni banquet, the
Freshman oratorical contest, the
meeting of the board of trustees,
the senior class day exercises and
the annual exhibit of shops and
mills. At 10:30 Paul Milton Cole
man, president of the senior class,
will call the class day exercises to
order. The public Is Invited to be
present In tUe college chapel. John
Thomas Starke will narrate the his
tory of the senior class. This will be
followed by the class prophecy, de
livered <by John T. Clarke. Milton
Levin Donaldson, the class Poet, will
sing his verses latter the manner of
the old troubadors. Earl Erickson
Walton will present the senior class
will to J. E. McGauhey, the repre
sentative of the Junior class,
gustus Moody Burt, the class vale
dictorian, will conclude the morn
ing for the seniors.
Hon. S. L. Snowden, vice presi
dent of the clnss of 1903, will pre
sent the marble memorial fountain
to the school on behalf of his class.
TRIAL BF THE
BLINB WIZARD
OFJINANCE
Sheldon to Face Trial
for Embezzlement
MUST FACE THE CANADIAN
COURTS, ACCUSED OF FLEEC
ING VICTIMS OF TWO MILLION
DOLLARS.
Montreal, Juno 12.—The trial has
commenced here of Charles D. Shel
don, the so-called ‘‘blind pool wiz
ard,” whose get-rich-qulck methods
of finance are said to have coot Ca
nadians many thousands of dollars.
The charges on which he Is being
tried are thoso of embezzlement.
He Is alleged to have fleeced bis
victims out of sums aggregating
nearly 82,000,000. So far as
known he Is now practically penni
less.
Sheldon's operations In Montreal
began about three years ago when
he opened an office and carried on
an Investment and (brokerage busi
ness, advertising extenslvelj For a
time ,lt la said, he paid from 25 to
50 per cent, on the investments
monthly, and In a short time money
came pouring Into his office from all
parts of Canada. Agents were em.
ployed In many towns and cities to
solicit and collect money for him or
a 10 per cent, commission.
Last summer the newspaper began
an Investigation of his business and
an expose of his methods followed.
Shijdon maintained that , he, tjs'
BASEBALL LEAGUES
doing a legitimate business and of
fered to submit hit books to the
crown attorney for complete Investi
gation. On October tb'Jie suddenly
fled from the city before tie officials
had an opportunity to Investigate
further.
He was lost sight of until March
2/ last, when he was located and ar
rested In Pittsburg. In that city he
had (been playing the stock m a r K o I
and It Is believed that he had lost all
of the money which he had taken
Immediately folowing this Eugene with him from Montreal. The police
Hill, of the senior class In electrlcall Investigation following his arrest
engineering, will present a pair of! developed that he had« lived in
handsome electric light standards to 1 Scra nton, Pa.,' before coming to
the school. Theeo are the gifts of Montreal. In the Pennsylvania city
his class.
The Varsity-Alrrmnl ball game
will take place this afternoon
4:30 oclock.
The ball game will he followed by
the annual exhibit of shops, mills,
laboratories and drawings, always
largely attended by the public.
POLITICS ARE
BETTER IN MEXICO
Gen. Reyes Withdraws From
Race for President to
Support Madero
Mexico City, June 12.—A political
situation was greatly cleared today * h<, ^"’ traw that broke the camel’s
as a result of the official announce-
he wag known ss Charles n. Wash
burn, and under that name ho Is
said to have teen Involved In some
snady flnanc'al transactions. Shel
don is also alleged to have been In
tumble some years ago In Brockton,
Macs.
WHY SOOTT LOST OUT.
Rumor has it that he Der
terview. He Gave out.
Atlanta, June 12.—An unverified
hut keen bit of political gossip Is go
ing the rounds to tho effect that
Adjutant general A. J. Scott wou'd
still be secure and anug |n office for
the next term if ho. hadn't thrown
down two Atlanta newspaper mon,
on different papers, by denying an
Interview which he had given them
and which they had printed In good
faith.
Tho gossip has It that thla was
WANTS NO nROKE.Y SUIT.
MIOT WOMAN, THEN HIMSELF.
Tho Bloody Crime of a Millionaire
Planter In Mississippi.
Cleveland, MIsa, June 12.—After
shooting and seriously wounding
Mts. Belle Parker, a hotel proprie
tress, C. R. Tlaon, a millionaire
ment that General Reyes would not
be a candidate for president and
(calling upon all citizens to support Atlanta Man Wants Coat Tlilof to
Francisco Madero. Come and «*» Trousers.
I Atlanta, June 12—‘'Will the party
The leaders of the old Diaz party, w ,; 0 Htolc my gray coat from the city
are excitedly seeking another can- hall return and get the vest and
dldate.
TO TALK TO RANKERS.
Congressman Vrecland and
Lawrence In Atlanta.
Prof.;
trousers? They will be turned over
cheerfully, and no questions will be
asked.” Tho above advertisement has
been posted by George Bishop, book
keeper In the park department.
Bishop says tho trousers sre no
. _ _ .pood to him without the coat, and
Atlanta, June 12.-Congressman . that he feelg the poor fe „ ow whQ
Edward Vreeland, of Now York, i stole the coat probably needs the
chairman of tho national house com- wh* ’ ^ suit,
n lttee on banking and currency, and i
Prof. J. Laugblln Lawrence, profes-l
sor of economics of the University of'
To Abolish Justice Courts,
Atlanta, June 12.—The movement
Chicago, are in Atlanta today, and of the Atlanta Bar Association to
will address a gathering of bankers abolish ustlce of the peace courts
planter, blew out his brains this end business men at a dinner to- In Atlanta, is of wide interest
fronting. might. They are, perhaps, tho two throughout the state because It
The couple were engaged to bs most noted authorities on national *1*1 necessitate an amendment to the
married, it Is alleged. * currency matters In America. constitution.
The Waycross Booster Says
Four-League Teams may
be Organized Soon
Waycrozs. On., Juno 12.—Through
the organization of something like
three fountain league, or district.
In South Qiyrgui for baaeball next
zeason It la'proposed to teat out the
baaeball ability of the various cities
of South Georgia and perfect from
the beet alxror eight a real league.
Tho Idea *3iaa been advanced by
sporting writers In various elUea ot
Georgia already, and so far haa met
general approval ^It U proposed to
place •rbonmvllle/ Balnbrldge, Cuth-
bert and Anaericus In one clreult;
Cordele, Tlfton, Valdosta and Quit-
man 1q another) Waycross, Bruns
wick, Fitzgerald and Dublin In an-
other. The mileage teams of the
last named would have to travel
would be greater than In either of
the othere, but^t la contended that
the largeneai.of the placee in the
circuit will overcome ' this disad
vantage. ;(**
Representatleif of Valdosta, Tif-
ton, Fitzgerald, Brunswick and Way-
crosg bare aVoaily discussed organ
ized baseball,/ and' these places can
be depended upon. Dubll(L appears
to have a deep Interest In the game,
as Well as Cordele and Thomaavlllo.
Practically alSpbcoe mentioned In
the proposed roFgaif -
teams a part of evi
la believed that a
can he graduated
visions.
A almlli
leagues la
TpVofo
Rome. Grli
Gainesville, Lagrange, Newnan, Dal
ton, Cartersvlllo, Cedartown, Car
rollton and Toccoa, The population
statlatlos gives an average that
ought to assist theee leagues mate
rially, and although Athens and the
district In which she Is located leads
the North Georgia division, it
noted that the Waycross district
headB the entire list with 16,416
persona .
5—
Observe, 2Sl«t Anniversary.
Roeton, Mass., Juno 12.—Citizens
of Dorcheetera-tbe third oldest set
tlement In Ndl England, today cel
ebrated the 281st anniversary of the
founding of the town, hi./ program
Included historical extrclses,
dedication otfc/ntatue of Edward
Everett, apd numerous athletic
events.
-fc-T-
HARDKOGHITTEE
GETS DOWN TO WORK
President Akins Admits That
Combinalion was Formed
to Control Trade
Washington, June 12.—The Hard
wick committee appointed by the
bouse to Investigate the American
Sugar Reflnlng Company and other
refinlns companies alleged to have
formed > trust, began their hearing
this morning.
Edward Akins, acting president of
the Sugar Refinery, was the first wit.
t
Havomyer mergo seventeen
■ to cut off competition?”
asked Chairman Hardwick.
"I presume «o," answered
— ——» — Mr.
Atkins could not give the per
cent of the sugar business controll
ed by the combination.
BODY FOUND UNDER BOARDS.
Memphis Woman Victim of Foul
Play «id Husband Arrested.
Memphis, June 12.—The body ot
Mrs. Frank Smith, a wealthy wom
an, wu found hidden under a pile
MILITARY NOT
PLEASED WITH
DENI EVANS
Think he is too Old for
Such a Place.
THEY HIGHLY ESTEEM HIM, BUT
IT IS APPARENT THAT THEY
DO. NOT LIKE THE APPOINT.
MENT.
Atlanta, June 12.—While there is
perhaps, no man In tno state more
widely and generally esteemed nnd
beloved than Gen. Clement A. Ev
ans, it la already apparent that his
designation as adjutant general by
Governor Hoke Smith Is not going
to give entire satisfaction to the mi
litia of the state.
There Is a good deal of quiet talk
on the subject among the officers
nnd members of the national guard,
nnd they do not heeitate to express
the opinion thnt. from the standpoint
of tho state troops, a mistake has
been made.
"General Evans Is a magnificent
gentleman and an aible man and we
love him,” said one of the national
guard officers today, :qmt what tno
Georgia troops needs is a young and
active man at their head. I would
not for anything say one word In
disparagement of General Evans,
but. we might as well frankly face
tnejfaet that ho 1, not. at his ago
physically qualified Z for the work
that an adjutant general, should dp.
“I'do not lose fight of,the fact
that General Evans hsd bad wide
mlllMry experience and that Inf via
one Of the Confederacy's ableit of
ficers! but a man of General Evans'
years, and one whole age Is telling
upon his health, eannot possibly get
about with the troops as an adju
tant general should, and I am vory
much a)frald that the state na
tional guard will suffer as a rezult
of this.”
The foregoing in a general way
expresses tho feeling among militia
officers here and. If reports aro cor
vee'., In other sections of tho atao.
There Is no question that Gonorr
Evnns could have held the office of
Prison commissioner until the day
of his death, and, for that matter,
almost any office In the gift of tho
state.
JUDGE PATTERSON
GOT EVANS’ PLACE
The Announcement is Made
Today That the Griffin
Lawyer is Appointed
Atlanta, Ga., June 12.—Governor
elect Smith today announced the ap
pointment of Judge Thomas Patter-
con, of Griffin, to eucceed General
Evans as prison commissioner.
JOHNSON REACHES LONDON
The Negro Champion Suffered From
Seasickness on W*y Over.
London, June 12.—Accompanied
by his white wife, two trainers and
a gorgeous amount of gay clothing,
the heaywelght champion, Jaqk
Johnson, me negro, landed from the
Ktonprlnts Wilhelm today.
They came Immediately to London.
The wife wore a lavish display of
Jewelry. Johnson wu ceaslck all
the way over.
TWO WERE ELECTROCUTED,
Now York Murderers Paid the Pen
alty For Crime Today.
OSSINNING, N. Y„ June 12.—In
a double electrocution this morning,
Frederick Gebbardt and Thomas
Burns paid the penalty for murder.
FIFTH ANNUAL HORSE
SHOW IN ENGLAND
Many Arfftirican Horses are
Exhibited at'the Big In
ternational Event
THE MARKETS TODAY.
Southern Railway and Steel Led Ad
vance* in Ne,v York.
Now York, June 12.—Stocks
showed improvement* and a frac
tion higher led by Steel and Soutn-
ern Railway.
Cotton i* strong at seven to fif
teen higher. Later thero wn»
slight reaction.
Chicago Provision Market.
Chicago, Juno 12.—Wheat was
steady and a shade higher. Provi
sions aro lower, hogs are five lower
und cattlo aro steady.
WOMA r SHOT HERSELF.
Dofcatcd Candidate for Offie 0 in
Denver Trim Suicide.
Denver, Col., Juno 12.—Mrs.
Edith Culbertson, 26 year* of age,
the republican candhlato for county
superintendent of schools In the Inst
electk>n and socially prominent,
fatally shot herself through tho head
London, June 12.—Tho fifth an
nual International hone show open
ed at Olympia this afternoon. It will
continue through twelve days. Giv
en as It Is under the patronage of
King George, the exhibition this
year has 'been anticipated with pe
culiar interest by society and horse
men ns ono ot the most brilliant
ovrnts of the coronation bon an.
Thousands attended the opening to
day to seo tbo wpnderfully decorated
hall, which has been made to rep
resent a Tudor vlllago.
The entries from abroad are more
numerous than over boforo. For the
first time Russia, Germany, Austria
nnd Sweden have sent representa
tives for tho officers' competitions.
Tno other competitors include
France, Belgium, the United States
nnd Canada. Tho military competi
tions for tho King Edward the Sev
ern h gold cup are expected to ho
vory keen.
Judge Moore again beads tho list
of Amorican exhibitors la number
nnd variety of entries, his exhibits
up [tearing In almost every class.
Other American exhibitors are Alfred
G. Vanderbilt, Thomas W. Lawson,
Paul Borg, E. T. Stotosburq, J. W.
Hnrrlmun, C. W. Watson and E. H.
Weathorboe.
Tho Judges for tho United States
and Canada are Hon. Adam Beck,
harness horses sad ponies; Alfred G.
Vandorbllt, cotors; Alfrod D. Ma-
clay, saddle horsoa; Algernon Cra
ven, hunters, and Rohort A. Pair-
halru, trotters and pacers.
NO SHIRTWAISTS ALLOWED.
Atlanta Womc„ Sit Do„„ on ft4 p0 .
«<Uon of tho Men.
Atlanta, Ga., June 12.—No "shlrt-
waists" for Atlanta mon this sum-
this morning, following a quarrel mor! T * 10 women-folks have refused
‘ t0 Mnnd for It, and the men, wheth
er behind the counters, or at tho
ball games—that Is If they are In
the grand stand, will have to sweat
In their coats or wear nlpacca.
R. E. Lee, a well known young
Atlantlan, and a number of irlena*
who thought as he did, agitated the
question this week, and asked the
with hor husband,
Her husband is president of the
Red Star Laundry Company.
PRISONERS RELEASED.
Tlioae Doing Picket Duty for Strik
ers are Given Freedom.
Cleveland, June 12.—Several pris
oner who were arrested fop doing' pub,,c - throu 8h the paper* “Why
picket duty were released.
The police wer© Instructed to
make no arrests unless physical vio
lence was used. Josephine Casey,
of boards on Central avenue today ,he national organizer of the Gar-
Her Jmtband was arretted, ebarg- m "nt Workers. wa» among those re
ed with he. murder. 1 leased.
not revert to tho shirtwaist style of
a few yean ago?”
The women almost Immediately put
their foot down 0 n the idea. They
haven’t given any new reason, but
they don’t like It, and In such mat
ters their word Is law.