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FRIDAY, MAY 15. Markets Middling today 1314 c. Ten? steady. Middling last year 12 l-16c. CLOSING QUOTATIONS Good ordinary 11 3-S Strict good ordinary 11 7-8 Low middling 12 5-8 Ptiict low middling 12 5-S Middling 13 1-2 Strict middling 13 3-4 Good middling 14 Tinges. Ist 13 1-4 Tinges, 2nd ....' 12 5-8 Previous Day’s Figures Hood ordinary 11 3-8 Strict good ordinary ... 11 7-8 Low middling 12 5-8 Middling 13 1-2 Low middling 12 5-8 Stria middlinj 13 3-4 Good middling 14 Tinges, first 13 1-4 Tinges, second 12 6-8 NEW YO"RK~COTTON New York. —May cotton sold at the 18- cent level* at the opening of the market here today on a renewal of yesterday's buying bv local and foreign sports. The general list opened steady at an advance of six points to a decline of two points wth near months influenced by the strength of May while later deliveries showed a tendency to sag off owing to favorable weather news and realizing for over the week-end. May eased off two or three points from the best while July and later deliveries sold three to five points net lower during the early trading. Cotton futures closed steady HlcU tow Cio** May 13. M 12.88 12.91 Julv 12.49 12.42 12.43 August 12.30 12.22 12.22 October 11.00 11.53 11.54 December 11.91 11.84 11.85 January 11.82 11.76 11.76 ■ - ■ MEW ORLEANS COTTON New Orleans.—Many offers of those who wanted ot realize small profits sent the cotton market one to six points down today. Initial losses w’ere soon checked and at the end of the first hour prices were about at yesterday’s close. SHERON’S pure small stick Candy, only 10c a jar. LIVEffPOoTcOTTON Liverpool.—Cotton spot firm; good middl ng 8.09; good middling 7.47; low middling 6.99. Pales 10,000; speculation and export 1,000. Receipts 2,000. Fu tves quiet and steady. May May and June 7.08 July and August 6.90^ August and September 6.47 1 /? October and November 6.42Vfc December and January ... > 6.34 January and February 6.34 SI.OO Boys’ Baseball Suits, $3.00 value. Get one at F. G. Mertlns’. You’vS tried the rest, now buy the best—SENSATION is the brand. Many Ladies Well Pleased i ; uWWlace rw»er x*x«7 sJ • grYl M THE WISE DRY GOODS CO. NEW YORK STOCK MARKET New Yorg —Stocks were supplied free ly at the higher levels established in to day’s early trading and the advance X" The market held firm through the forenoon, but little further progress was made toward higher prices. Meel was again the leader, although there was a demand for other popular shares, especially Union Pacific. Ihe Price level was held slightly over yesterday's close during the mid-after noon trading, although the market show ed more plainly the effect of realizing sates London reversed its attitude of the last few days and sold 5,-000 shares here. exchange rates were again Bonds w’ere steady. CHICAGO GRAIN MARKET I Chicago, Ills.—Corn today took the lead both in activity and strength. The broadening out was the result of a big advance at Liverpool on delay in ship ments from Argentina. The market here opened 1-2 to 7-8 higher and made a eria l additional upturn. Wheat ascended with corn. There were advices that Injury from Hessian fly was becoming mo-e extensive. Opeu ing prices ranged Prom unchanged list night to 5-8 up and further gains follow, ed. Oats and provts'ons went up influ enced by corn and wheat. WHEAT— ,, Open. High. Lew. C’nse May .... 95 Vi 96 >4 95 % 96 Ju }y •• • • 87 H 57% S 7 87 May .... 68% 69% 68% 88% J OATV- ' ' 67 ’ 4 67% " : 6?V * July .... 38% 35% 38% 38% rnnii- ' 3G ’ 4 56% 36,4 July .. . .2002 2202 2905 1997 SC | P ARD ’ ' 2 ° o7 2010 2000 2005,4 July . . . .1020 1020 1015 1017 S< rtfßs ' ' 1035 1035 1032 132 July .. . .1127 1135 1127 1135 • - . -1140 1145 1140 1145 3 JEFFERSON COUNTY NEGROES ARE TO HANG Atlanta, Ga.—William and James Hart and John Paschal, the negroes convict ed of murdering Mrs. Seth Irby in Jef ferson county, will hang according to ♦he decision of the state supmere court handed down yesterday, affirming their conviction. The supreme court holds that the evi dence was fully sufficient to support the verdict and that no error of law was committed in the trial of the cases. These are the three negroes who were brought to Atlanta and tried before Judge Ben Hill of the Fulton superior court, because of fear of mob violence in Louisville, the county seat of Jef ferson. SHANGHAIED SHRINERSS' BURRO. Atlanta, Ga,—“Arrest the guys who stole our burro, and send her hack P. pathetic message that Police Chief Beavers received this morn ing from T he departed delegation of Mo roco Temple, Jacksonville Shriners. It is said that they have sent similar messages to every sheriff between here and St. Paul, Minn. The Jacksonville crowd are positive they know the cul prits. “We’ve had Miss Primrose, the 1 burro nine years. She has been our be lover mascot. And these pesky rascals ftom St. Paul stole her away. They shanghaied our darling.” SPETH’S GOING mPTOF BUSINESS SALE See Page 11. Open Saturday Night Til 11 P. M. With The Famous La Victoire Corsets Pont Forget the Special Sale and Demonstra tion This Week by Madam Hoppe, the Ex pert Corsetiere Direct from the Manufacturer. The name La Victoire on a corset stands for perfection in every sense of the word. It matters not how well you are gowned with a corset not suited for your figure, it is impossible for a perfect fit. If you have never tried a La Victoire Corset, just ask the lady who has. For style, comfort and ease, while walking, sitting or riding, they have not an equal. Opportunities to secure such corset knowledge and be fitted by such an experienced fitter are seldom offered. Don't let this chance slip by you, for the advice is absolutely free and which means lots to any woman who is not properly corseted. While buying just as well have the model best suited for your figure when it costs no more. LIGHT VOTE IN IE ELECTION Richmond counly is voting today for county commissioners. The election is proceeding very quietly and the vote up until 3 o'clock was comparatively light. It is believed that the election of Mr. H. R. Fund to he one of the commissioners is certain. The race appears to be close in « number of (he wards with Mr. Nix on and Mr. Holley favorite candidates. Mr. Timberlake is also getting a good vote In some of the wards. The polls close at 6:30. The following is the vote by wards up to 3 p. m.: First ward 381 Second ward 303 Third ward 275 Fourth ward 510 Fifth ward 466 Sixth ward 350 “BLIND TIGER*KING” GETS A SSO FINE Atlanta, Ga.—Dan Shaw, the notorious “blind tiger king.” is again ‘‘in our midst." He arrived yesterday from Chattanooga, and received by way of an official welcome a SSO fine soaked on him by the police court on a contempt charge growing out of his flight from Atlanta last year. Shaw skipped town Just after he had been summoned to appear to answer a charge of gambling. Since that time he had never returned to Atlanta, until the present. He was recognized in the carnival throng at Five Points and quickly taken into custody. “I'm mighty sorry to see you back,” said the police court Judge, “I thought the community was rid of you for good.” The SSO fine was simply for contempt in running away after receiving a court summons, Shaw is still in a cell, minus the fifty, and will be arranged toinor-- row on the old gaming charge. Favorite Chocolates for 30c at SHERON’S. BLOODHOUNDS TRACKED HIM FOR ELEVEN MILES Atlanta, Ga. —After a wildly exciting chase In which bloodhounds, motorcycles and men or. foot and horseback partici pated, Sam Porter, a negro who at tacked a young white girl on the High tower road near Atlanta yesterday was run to earth and captured. The young woman, daughter of a well, known resident of that section was walking along the road when the negro seized her. She screamed, and the ne gro seeing John Bradbury approaching In a buggy, fled Into the woods. As soon ns the news of the attempted out rage was learned, posses were formed and the chase began. The negro was tracked by the bloodhounds for eleven miles through fields and woods, while men were posted on ail the bridges along the Chattahoochee river. The ne gro was completely exhausted and trembling with tetror when finally caught. County officers were in the crowd which seized him, and he was quickly taken to the county Jail. SPETH’S GOING OUT OF BUSINESS SALE See Page 11. Open Saturday Night Til 11 P. M. THE AUGUSTA HERALD, AUGUSTA, GA. SPETH’S GOING OUT OF BUSINESS SALE See Pago 11. Open Saturday Night Til 11 P. |y|. LEGAL NOTICES STATE OF GEORGIA, RICHMOND COUNTY Whereas, Klisaboth R. Smith, widwv of Littleton R. Smith, late of said Coun l? \ *® cett ® e< *’ h*® applied for year's sup poit for herself and minor child of mid aeccaaea. *»• therefore, to cite all persons nf cY ' to be ? nd appear at the Court °f Ordinary Of said County, to be hold on i the first Monday in June, A. D„ 1911. “I* 0 .. 0 c l° c k h. m., and "now cause, if » ai ?’ w,iy year’s support should not be granted, and return of sm ? d Court'’ 3 mad ® th 9 Judgment ot Witness my official signature this Sth day of May, A, D.. 1914 M « is », A J' EXANDER R WALTON. M 8 IB „2 29 Ordlnury, R, C. STATE OF GEORGIA, ' RICHMOND COUNTY Whereas, Wiihe'mlna Czarnitzkl, wld £'\ °/ Ownltzki, lalo of said County, deceased, has applied for year s support. therefore, to cite all persons concerned, to lie and appear at the Court of Ordinary of said Count!. to be held °n lue first Monday in June, A. D., 1914 at 10 o clock a. m,, and show causo, if any they can, why said year's support should not be granted, and return of the Conrt S * rS mado the Judgment of said Witness my official signature this Bth day of May, A. n,, 1914. „, r ALEXANDER It. WALTON, STATE OF GEORGIA. RICHMOND COUNTY Whereas, William M. Butt, Executor, of the estate of Fannie Mims, late of said County, deceased, has applied for Letters of Dismission from said Execu torship. 7 his is, therefore, to cite all persons nn ' l a PP p ar at the Court of Ordinary of snid County, to be held on 'be first Monday in June. A. D., 1914, et In o'clock a. m,, and show cause, if any they can, why said Letters should not be granted. Witness my official signature this Sth day of May. A. D„ 1914, o ,« „ ALEXANDER R. WALTON, M 8 15 23 29 Ordinary. R C. STATE OF GEORGIA, RICHMOND COUNTY Whereas Hugh H. Alexander. Admin istrator of the estate in Georgia, of 4 liaries Webh, late of England de ceased, has applied for leave to sell Real Estate and Equities in Real Estate, be longing to said estate. This Is, therefore, to cite ell persons concerned, to he ami appear at the Court of Ordinary of said Counly, to he held on the first Monday, in June, A. D., 1914, at 10 o'clock a. in., and show cause. If any they can, why leave to sell Real Estate and Equities in Real Estate be longing to said estate should not be granted as prayed for. Witness my official signature this Sth day of May, A. D„ 1914. ALEXANDER R. WALTON M 8 15 22 29 Ordinary, R. 'C. STATE OF GEORGIA RICHMOND COUNTY— Whereas, Esther B. Caldwell, widow of Will T. Caldwell, late of said County, deceased, has npplled for year's support for herself and minor child of said de ceased. This is, therefore, to cite all persons concerned, to he and appear at the Court of Ordinary of said County, to he held on the first Monday In June, A. D., 1974 at 10 o'clock a. m„ and show cause, If any they can, why said year's support should not he granted, and return of the appraisers made the Judgment of said Court. Witness my official signature this Bth day of May, A. D.. 1914. ALEXANDER R. WALTON, M 8 15 22 29 Ordlnnry, R. C. GOLDEN BROS. Special For Saturday Manufacturers’Sa!e of Millinery Provides Wonderful Savings on Styles of Today TRIMMED HATS At Unheard of Prices Time find again, since we began this sale, have wo men told us that they have never before seen such excellent values in Hats. Not only are they intrin sic values, but they are exceptional values as to style and variety also. What is more impressive is that the styles are in demand today. There is a greater selection than in any other three stores in the city. Hats from the best manufacturers in the country are in this sale and which you can get for a mere song compared to their real value. They are worth from $3.00 as high as sls. Choice at 5 1.00 , *1.98, *2.98, *3.95, *5.00 Trimmed Model Hats Worth sls to S2O SIO.OO Trimmed Leghorns, ex clusive mid-summer mod els, in a big variety; no two alike, beautifully trimmed with laces and flowers. Your choice in Trimmed Lizere Hats Worth $lO and sl2 $5.00 Ml Black Lizere Hats, the very latest word in Millinery, specially fea tured in this sale in a pleasing style variety at the remarkably low price tomorrow O C for Od _^Sl_ FIFTEEN iPp