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Twice-a-Week 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.