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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-06
TULLocH'S CHARGES
Against Post Office Department WI"
Be Ventilated.


Washington, May 5.-There were TWO
important developments in the post OF
flee Investigation, today: First the
dispatch of letter calling for the evil
dence IN the possession of =. w. luz
loch, the former cashier of the wash
lngton city post office, to supstahtia.e
his charges against the administrator
of the department several years ago.
and, second, the announcement that the
present investigation was agreed on
early last winter.
Postmaster General Payne in ms let
ter to Mr. ,Tulloch, said he would De
pleased 10 receive any Statements &C
counts, documents or other papers con-
l1rmatory of the allegations mace. MT.
Payne subsequently said that ne would
personally go over these papers ana de-
eide whether the matter should be re-
ferred to Fourth Assistant postmaster
General Bristow for inclusion IN ms
own general investigation OF the de-
partment, The replies of Fourth AS
sistant Postmaster General BristoW
Postmaster Merritt of this city, and
presumably of ex-Postmaster General
Charles Emory Smith, have been re-
NCiNV"' WI hi. IdNlle SleiLcd eii''I al
the replies called for had not yet been
| received
EX- Representative Loud of CalifOr-
MIA, for many years chairman of the
House committee on post offices and
post roads, and probably a delegate OF
the United States to the international
Postal Congress to be held at Rome
Italy, next spring, was in conference
with the postmaster general, today
| concerning the investigation The post
master general later announced that
the present investiga ton was contem-
, plated as long ago as last December
and that the work along the lines now
| being pursued by Mr.. Rristow was then
| decided upon. Mr.. Payne said this was
provided for in an item in the last APP
preparation act for contingent expenses
of the office of the postmaster general
| This item was as follows:
For miscellaneous items in the of
flee of the postmaster general, $6000."
Mr.. Payne said that he and Mr.. LouC
| had had frequent conferences on the
| subject ard had agreed that an inves.
/ LEGATION should be made to determine
whether changes in the methods were
ietlitu' SUCH DIS safeguarding contracts
and purchases, etc.
Mr.. Payne said that it was proposed
to see if any 'crookedness' existed il
! the department. 1t was a big under,
taking, he said, to go out over the
| country and take up the. investigation
and the method pursued was adopted a.
| most likely to subserve the interests OF
| the service. He said that at that time
it was not believed there was any dis.
honesty.
Mr.. Payne announced that he ex.
pected to ask S. w. }Tulloch, the former
| cashier of the Washington city post of
flee, to appear at the department te
present any evidence he may have tc
sustain his recent charges against the
administration of the post office de-
partment and the local post office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-06
MECHANICAL TIME FUSE
Which May RevoIutionize the Use of
Modern Projectiles.

Berlin, May ga poor matchmaker,
named Fritz, has sold a mechanical
time fuse for projectiles to the krupp
Co. for $4,000 and a royalty of one
mark Ga cents for each device used.
The Schneiders of France. have ac-
quired the rights for Latin countries
and Vickers Sons &, Maxim have Sc
cured the rights for the United States
and Great Britain. The mechanism
can be adjusted SO as to explode in an
astonishingly short time. at long dis
tances. or Immediately after penetrat-
ing a resisting substance, such as
ships armor plate or a fertilization
wall The new fuse is regarded rs be-
ing especially useful in exploding
shrapnel shots
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-06
COWARDLY SHOT
Caused Death of J. B. Marcum
at Lexington, Ky.
Was Filing Papers in Bfathitt County
Contested Election Cases.
Great Excitement Prevails-Witnesse
Can Identify Murderer.

Lexington, KY, May 5.-Wood c.
Dunlap of this city, left, today, for
jackson, KY, as attorney for the Fus-
ionists in the Brahitt county contested
election cases. He succeeds as counsel
James b. Marcum, who was killed in
the court house, yesterday, while filing
papers in these cases. 1t is feared here
that the proceedings at this time will
precipitate further trouble in the Cock
rill Hargis feud, in which half dozen
lives have already been lost. tele-
gram from member of the Hargis fac
ton to ex-senator Alexander Hargis at
Winchester, says that Belvin Ewin, who
was talking with Marcum, yesterday,
when he was shot by the assassin in
the Brathitt county court house, recog-
nized the murderer.
Not line is being sent out of jack
son. KY, by the local or resident cor
respondents for fear of the feudiSts. A
reliable man who came to Lexington
from Jackson over the Lexington &
Eastern railway, after being promised
by The Associated Press correspond
ent that his name should not be used
said the conditions at Jackson were de-
plorable and renewed hostiities be-
tween the friends of Marcum and those
now in power are imminent. No ar
rests have been made and there are no
efforts made to apprehend the assasins.
Mrs. Marcum went to see the dead
body of her husband today. for the
first time. but Marcum's friends have
been afraid to be seen taking any in
terest in him. Mrs. Marcum went to
the court house and wiped up the blood
of her dead husband with her handller-
chief.
Suspicion points to three well-known
men, one of them standing near Mar
cum and giving the signal. The case
has been brought to the attention of
the United States marshal here, as
Marcum was United States commits
sioner. Gov. Beckham will be asked
for relief. Martial law is being sug-
gested.
Another passenger on the Lexington
& Eastern train said he was an eye
witness to the shooting. He says he
can name the man who fired the shot.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-06
BALTIMoRE's ELECTION.
The Result in Doubt and Recounts
Must Decide Winner.

Baltimore, May 5.-The result of to-
days municipal election in this city as
to the mayoralty candidates is in doubi
and will not be officially ascertaine(
until tomorrow. OF the 30S precincts
in the city 303 have been counted, ant
they give d plurality of 3S2 for Rober
NJ. McLane, Dem, over Frank W
Wachter, Republican. In the other fiv.
precincts, owing to disputes between
the election judges, the ballot boxes
have been locked up by the police fol
the night and will not be opened unit
tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-06
CATS SCRATCH MAY BE FATAL.
Indiana Woman, Wounded by Pet, Suf-
fers From Blood Poisoning.

Hammond, Ind, May 5.-An attack
by pet cat may cost Mrs. Del Palmer
of Lowell her life. Her physicians fear
that she may die from blood poisoning.
Mrs. Palmer was working in her
garden when the cat approached her
playfully, whereupon she scolded II,
as it was ipterrupting her work. Soon
she heard a loud purr and looked
around in time to see the cat jump at
her. She put her hands over her face,
but the animals paws scratched her
hands. infiicting wounds from which
serious trouble has resulted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-06

George w. Cottrell, a Belfast ship
builder, died, August 81, 1898, after a
short illness, following an accident.
His will. which was made, Sunday,
Aug. %, left all his property to his wife.
Almira J. Cottrell, with the exception
of S. each to three sons, Porter, Chester
and Judson. This will was admitted to
probate in November, 1898, before
George f. johnson, judge of probate,
who had drawn up the will. The will
was allowed. The three sons contested
the will. The mother claimed that the
three sons had received already approx
imately $4,000 each from their father
before his death.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-06
THE "BARREL" MURDER.
Watch Pawned by Petto, the SiciIian,
Positively Identified.

Buffalo, N Y, May 5.-Detective Ser
5eants McCafferty and Petrosini ar
lived in Buffalo, today, in company
With Salvatore Segliebe, a stepson o.
Beneditto Madonna, the victim of tn,
New York barrel murder mystery.
Segliebe has been held by the New
York police as witness. He identified
4 watch, the pawn ticket for which had
'een found on Petto, the Sicilian sus-
oected of the murder.
Mrs. Madonna and her daughter
Angelina also were positive the watch
was the one that belonged to Benedict
TO Madonna. The watch is regarded as
The most important bit of evidence in
the case.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-06
GREATER CONCENTRATION
Can Alone Save Germany from Ameri
can Competition.

Berlin. May 5.-Herr Moeller, the
Prussian commerce minister. speaking
before the Magdeburg Chamber o,
Commerce. today, asserted that Ger
many needs greater concentration as
being the only efficient weapon with
which to meet American competition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-06

A nickel-in-the-slot X-ray machine
has been invented. The observer
places a coin in the slot, moves a lever,
puts his hand, or whatever he wishes
to examine. into a box without any
sides. and looks down at it through a
a fiourescent screen which forms the
top of the box
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-06
ACTING AS SPIES.
Intern ationai Association of Maehinists
Have Unwelcome Visitors.

Milwaukee, Wis. May 9.-Four men.
one of them a delegate, and the other
members of the union in good standing.
it is alleged by Pres James O'Connell
of the International Association of Ma
chinists have been present at the con-
yention in this city in the capacity of
spies for the National Metal Trades
Association. The suspected delegate
has confessed that he was an agent of
the metal trades and exposed the names
of his three associates. This was the
only feature of the opening day OF the
machinists convention.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-06

Tesajo, or jerked beef, is the prin-
cipal export of Uruguay, the amount
being S.500,000 pounds per annum. The
great market for it is Cuba.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-06

Fly an unanimous vote the annual
tournament of the New England Vet
eran Firemen's League will be held at
Salem, Aug. 20.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-06

The damage to the cotton crop from
the leaf-worm, which in some seasons
exceeded s2OO0O,OO0, is now prevented
by insecticides.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-06

Drunkenness in the army has doubled
since the canteen was abolished.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-06
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take the genuine Laxative Bronco
Quinine.. Call for the full name and In
sist on the box which bears the signatuyo
mon wed, fri39t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-06

The Grand Rapids & Indiana railway
recently sent a vaccination train along
it's lines and no employe escaped II.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-05-21
The Liquids Boiling.

first one is how to make two cold
liquids boiling hot by mixing them.
This requires only small vial. some
sulphuric acid and little water. All
you have to do is to mix two parts OF
sulphuric acid with one OF the water.
Put the acid in the vial first and then,
when you have added the water, stir
the mixture together with a glass rod
| and the liquids will become hot in
stantly. and soon. II you have a ther-
mometer. take the temperature and
you will find that It is above boiling
point
No end OF curious results may be OBJ
talned by simply mixing liquids to-
gether, provided you have the right
liquids. For instance. II you mix GER
tain liquids they will form an almost
solid mass. What could be more won
derful than this, and yet there are
few things simpler. Put few tea
spoonfuls of a concentrated solution
of silicate and potash into n wineglass.
and add to It very gradually sulphuric
acid. II is better to add the sulphur
ic acid drop by drop. Now stir the
mixture together and in a very few
moments they will become converted
into an Opaque white mass which will
be nearly solid.
Have you ever seen glass blowers
at work? If you haven't. you have
missed a very interesting sight. but
| It will not prevent your being able
TO do this little experiment. and be-
sides. 1t may give you some slight idea
OF the glass blowers work The e1-
pertinent is to unite glass tubes. To
| do this you need simply two glass
tubes of any size and kind you prefer.
Heat the two ends which you want to
join together over the fame of lamp
Gas will do, of course, but the lamp
| fame is better. When they are suiii-
ciently softened by the heat bring the
two ends together, and, having held
them that way for a moment, twist
them In opposite directions with a
screwing motion in order that they
may be securely jointed There will
now be a thickened ring OF glass at
the place where the two tubes are
Joined. This rather spoils the looks
of the tubes, but with a very little
more trouble 1t can be removed. One
end of the tube must be sealed up with
wax. or in any other way you desire.
Now soften the entire tube over the
lamp and then blow into the open end
/ of the tube. pulling gently at the tube
at the same time until the ring en-
tirely disappears and the whole tube
is equally cylindrical. The sealed end
OF the tube may now be unsealed or
left Just as you please. but It can be
used in more experiments II 1t is open
at both ends than If only one end is
free.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-05-21
IT2Y 4aH2ZNZN&#IR0

is the same In both cases and caused
by the same conditions.
Perhaps II was thinking about this
that first made the scientists wonder
II all solid substances might not be
liquified-that Is. turned into liquid
form-if they were heated enough. At
any rate. they did wonder about It.
and from time to time they have tried
first one substance and then another.
until now they know that a large num-
Der OF elements which in the natural
state are in the form OF solids may
be liquifed. provided sufficient heat
can be had. but In some cases the
heat needed is very great. much great
er than can be made In an ordinary
fire.
In the same way. II the heat can be
still further Increased, the liquid Will
turn to a gas.
II must be understood that besides
the extraordinary amount of heat gem
orally needed for this sort OF work
there are certain other conditions that
must be observed. For instance, Il Is
generally necessary TO do the heating
In such a way that all air is kept away
from the substance or else the oxygen
OF the air would combine with II and
form a new compound.
This is one of the reasons that II Is
SO difficult to perform such kn expert.
ment. Even in the case of lead. MS you
may have noticed, when it was melted
there came over the surface fine
scum which was not lead. but a com
binatlon of oxygen and lead.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-05-21
Novelties in veIve,s.

One of the new velvets has a
watered effect. obtained by stamping
of white on a dark ground. Another
novelty is the point d'esprit velvet.
whose ground has the appearance OF a
network sprinkled with little dots.
Then there is the astrakhan and peau
de Mouton velvet. which is made to
initiate the curls and waves of the fur
after which 1t is called. Among the
new colors are the delicate soft rush
and palm greens. cramoisi and grena-
dier reds, the lovely scale of violets.
Sevres blue. cornnower. platinum
gray. Cossack green. which is nearly
black. and the more subdued shades,
such as beaver. fawn and oyster. Plain
velvet is preferred for elaborate and
ceremonlous costumes, but for day
frocks there is absolutely no limit to
choice.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-05-21
Gift for a Bride.

very practical bridal gift was re-
Gently made by clever girl. and
tucked into the travelling bag of the
young wife. This is what 1t was: A
little bag of dainty lowered ribbon.
lined with soft pink silk. The bottom.
oval in shape. was stiffened with card
board. and the top was shirred and
tied with narrow pink ribbon. Inside
were spools of thread, needles. pins.
thimble and tiny pair of scissors.
The whole affair was very small and
the contents only Intended for emer-
gency use-the glitch in time. Just
an ordinary sewing bag. to be sure.
but priceless boon to the bride. who
blessed the giver many times over
when she tore the braid of her dress
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-05-21
Ge&h
ZaLK5 RkEYG

Use bacon fat for basting or frying
chicken or game. 1t imparts deli
cate flavor.
To cool a mold of Jelly quickly place
It in a vessel full of cold salted water
and set it in cool cellar.
A too large cork will often fit a
bottle quite well after 1t has been
soaked in boiling water for a few min
utes.
Pastry should be cooled off in a
warm room: taking 1t suddenly from
the oven to cold larder will make It
heavy.
When cooking acid fruits II a small
pinch of carbonate Of soda be added
less sugar will be needed and the
flavor will be greatly improved.
Turpentine will cleanse zinc and
make 1t look like new. Wash the zinc
FIRST in hot soda water and then rub
with a flannel dipped In turpentinc.
When making beef tea never add the
salt till the meat has been cooking
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-05-21
A Water candIestIek.

In proposing TO make a candlestlck
Of a glass of water 1t is not intended
to offer n substitute for the regular
sticks now in use, but curiosity. To
make this little experiment get piece
of candle three or four inches in
length. and in the bottom of 1t put a
nail or other convenient piece OF
metal. the weight OF the nail being
Just enough TO submerge the candle
down to point Immediately below
the wick. or course the wick must
be kept out OF the water.
A tall glass tumbler is the best for
the experiment. and 1t should be near.
ly. but not quite. filed with water
When everything is ready light the
candle. and you will find that II will
burn steadily, right at the surface OF
the wnter, until 1t is entirely con.
sumed.
The burning wick will remain at
the surface, because as the candle is
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-05-21
Conundrums.

why is a fish dealer never gener-
ous7 Because his business makes
him sell fish.
How many soft boiled eggs could
the giant Goliath eat on an empty
stomach? One.
When is COW not COW? When
she is turned into a pasture.
Why is a fish hook like the letter
F? Because II will make an eel feel.
why is a man taking nap like n
man reading a paper? Because he's
enjoying his ts) nooze tnews).
What holds all the snuff In tho
world? No one nose.
What is the difference between o
hill and a pill? One is hard to get up
and the other Is hard to get down.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-05-21
The Climbing Perch.

Very various contrivanccs are
known by naturallsts to exist in GER
tain fishes for the purpose of enabling
them to exist independently of con
tinued residence in their native ele-
ment One of the most notable of
these contrivances is seen In curious
fish known as the Climbing Perch"
(Anabas scandens) found in Central
Asia. Daldorf related that he cap
tured one OF these fishes in the act
Of climbing palm tree that grew near
a pond" The average length OF this
aquatic tree-climber is seven inches.
Examination of the head OF the
Climbing Perch" shows that It pos
sesses a very peculiar arrangement
of thin bony plates. SO disposed as to
form a highly intricate kind of laby-
rlnth. the obvious function OF which
is that Of retaining a supply OF mois.
ture. serving the place of the water in
which the fish normally lives.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-05-21
A DAINTY Morninq Gown.

A very dainty morning gown is made
in two pieces. The skirt is made OF
white dotted swiss muslin trimmed
with two deep. SNAPPED rufiies. the ruff
fes being edged with pale blue taffeta
bands.
The sacque is OF p1le blue taffeta.
with broad collar of the taffeta
edged with dotted swiss, and deep
turnover cuffs OF the same on the bell
sleeves. II is fastened in front by
white porcelain buttons decorated
with pink rose buds.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-05-21
and found the small condensed work
shop ready to help out.
A New Kind Of Nougat.

Put three-quarters of pound each
of granulated sugar and strained
honey in saucepan. place over n
gentle fire and boil until quite brittle.
Add the beaten white of one large egg.
Then stir in little orange essence. If
the mixture is not sticky, and mix in
three-quarters of a pound OF sweet
almonds, blanched and dried. Mix
well together and spread out on oiled
papers in layers two inches thick;
place between two boards and put a
heavy weight on top and let remain
until cold, then cut in short. narrow
strips.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-05-21
SILK Null for Summer.

Silk null is to be one of the dress
materials for the season not only for
evening gowns but also for almost
any afternoon occasion. Silk null is
really strong and does not crush and
will stand much wear. If the color is
good and 1t is judiciously trimmed one
can keep such a dress all summer in
fair condition. 1t does not crush or
grow limp. By judicious trimming Is
meant the trimming around the bot
tom should be something that can be
removed for cleaning or else be black
lace.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-05-21

shoulder and beneath the plait at the
left side of the front. The sleeves are
in bishop style with straight cuffs.
The skirt Is laid in backward turning
side plaits that meet at the back and
form a wide box plated effect at the
front. 1t is scanned at the waist and
closes at the left of the center be-
meath the plait.
The quantity of material required
for the medium size Is years) is 5lA
yards 81 inches wide of az yards "A
inches wide.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-05-21
NJ BOUDOIR Mx
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Shot silks are again in vogue for

Shot silks are again in vogue for
strapping and trimmings.
Simplicity is hardly the keynote of
the debutante's gown this year.
PlaIds as trimming are much seen
ana are to be had in velvet and panne
as well as silk and wool.
For evening wear 1t is considered
very modIsh to have shoes and stock
.ings to match the gown worn.
Black and white is very smart for
evening gowns. touch Of color being
supplied by very large roses of chiffon
or velvet
Fur yokes show in few of tho
handsomer street gowns. with which
furtrimmed hats and large muffs are
smart details.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-05-21
Airy Eashlons.

Fashion seems averse to anything
cumbersome or heavy in the way OF
trimming. Small flowers arranged in
airy sprays and garlands are popular.
Hats this spring will be faced with
silk or gauze flower petals. For bows.
the thinnest of taffeta. gauze. mousse
line and lace are most in request. In
fact. Dame Fashion has decreed that
this is to be an airy. gossamer sum
mer.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-05-21
The stream Of Time.

me old mans counsel TO the young
- wasted breath. We wonder
Why youth viii nothing learn except
1hrough pain and shame and blunder.
ihe fruits OF folly never faii-
niAn learns this to his sorrow-
nough what a fool he Is to-day
siie sees not TN tomorrow.
ne stream Of time, the ancients held.
ONES flowing from behind us;
ne gods sun let us view the past.
But to the future blind us.
= efcy +. Bickncll In Boston Christian
Register
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-05-21

russet tints are grouped in a large
bunch toward the left side of dark
blue sailor hat. This sailor is not of
straw, but of dark-blue linen, lined
with crinoline and further stiffened by
the application OF several lines of ma
chine stitching. which follow the con-
tour OF a rather wide brim. A mar
row bias-cut band OF linen is tightly
drawn around the crown. There is no
other trimming OF any kind.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-05-21
How plumes Are Worn.

the long feather trailing down ono
side of hat at the back of the ear Is
going out. and It is now the thing to
have one ON each side of the hat, II
the latter be of the fiat. broad
brimmed style. Many of the plumes
worn thus resemble aigrettes turned
upside down.