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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-02-19
FIGHT MADE
OVER POSTOFF|CES
GEORGIANS PRESENT TESTING
NY IN OPPOSITION TO AP-
POINTNdENT OF sCHWARZEIss
AT WAYNESBORO.
BY Ralph Smith

WASHINGTON, Feb. ia sub-com-
mittee of the senate committee on post
offices today heard the controversies in
cident to the postoffice appointments at
Lawrenceville and Waynesboro and In
each case evidence of a decided feeling
were developed.
r. B. Fortune and s. Mackin, of Law
renceville, appeared in opposition to the
confirmation Of w. c. Cole as postmaster
at the Gwinnett county site.
Damaging evidence in the shape of am
davits were offered against the conhrma-
ton of Seigfried Schwarzweiss as post
master at Waynesboro. Enoch II. Gala
way, of Augusta, appeared for Schwarz-
weiss and the appointee himself made
statement 1t was charged that Schwarz-
weiss is unfit and financially irresponsible
to hold the postofice, and afidavits made
by some of the best citizens OF Burke
county were introduced to substantiate
this allegation.
Mr. Galloway produced affldavits from
other reputable citizens testifying to the
fitness and good character Of his client
1t was charged that Schwarzweiss had
been guilty Of selling liquor in Waynes-
boro in violation of the law. This was
denied by the appointee, but he made no
effort to explain certain court records
that he had purchased in Augusta several
lnOuSanQ
schwarzweiss admitted social relations
with a negro but denied that he had been
continually guilty. An AFFIDAVIT was Of
fered to show that the appointee had
taken a negro to the dining room OF a
hotel in Savannah, and eaten a meal with
him.
Letters were introduced to show that
Clark Grier, chairman of the Taft Clubs
of Georgia, had withdrawn his indorse-
ment from Schwarzweiss because Of his
reputation.
1t was also charged that the postoface
inspector who investigated the charges
against Schwarzweiss in the first instance
purposely "whitewasheu him.
Attacking Schwarzweiss' financial re-
sponsibility, court records were produced
TO show that he has been through bank
ruptcy two or three times, his creditors
losing large sums of money.
The subcommittee heard the Waynes-
boro case with evident interest, but did
not indicate its attitude. The committee
consists of Senators Dick, Of Ohio;
Bourne, of Oregon, and Simmons, Of North
Carolina. Mr.. Bourne was not present at
the hearing Senator Clay was on hand.
but Senator Bacon did not hear the case,
neither did Representative Edwards, Of
the first district.
Senator Simmons stated after the hear
ing that a decision would probably be
reached in two or three days.
After the hearing Representative Ed
wards formally notified Senators Clay and
Bacon that he was opposed to Schwarz-
weiss confirmation and asked that he be
rejected Inasmuch as he is the repre-
sentative OF that immediate district, the
declaration will doubtless have great
weight.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-02-19
LEGAL FIGHT WAGED
OVER 100000 WILL
BROTHERS OF .WAYCROSS MAN
WHO LEFT MONEY TO HOUSE
KEEPER SEEK TO BREAK HIS
WILL.
(special Dispatch to The Journal)

(SnACtAl
vALDOsTA,- Ca, Feb. 1S.-The case OF
Frank and Young McRae to set aside the
will of Ed ]. McRae was called yester-
day. The case involves an estate OF over
one hundred thousand dollars and prom
ises 70 be sensational. The will was call
ed I'D for probate and the younger BROTH
ers are the caveators.
The deceased left his property to MIS-
M. J. Taylor, his housekeeper.
Col. w. Z. Thomas, counsel Tor the
cavea+ors. said his clients would show
that Mrs. Taylor soon began with all the
articles of a designing woman to poison
his mind against his brothers, and tnaI,
added partly by his weakened pnyslcai
condition, she succeeded in instilllng INTO
his mind deep and unnatural hatred TOT
his brothers, Frank and Young. He said
that they would show that Mr.. E. ]. Nc
Rae might have held the pen which
signed the will, but that it did not repre-
sent the will of the estator, but the Will
of Mrs. Taylor and w. s. McRae. The
claim is that E. J. McRae was irrespon-
sible at the time and under the infiu-
ence of the legatees.
He said that Mrs. Taylor, as Mr.. Nc
Reefs condition grew more feeble, re-
doubled her efforts to estrange him from
his brothers in order that she might profit
by such estrangement; she lost no oppor-
tunity to stir up i'll feeling between them;
that she did everything possible to pre-
vent the testator from marrying or SELL
ing his property, and that she influenced
him to avoid the society and influence OF
good women, some of whom he might
have married, and from association with
his brothers and their wives. He said that
at one time conditions were so bad that
w. S. McRee sided with his younger
brothers in trying to get rid of the wo-
man, but that later, and now, sided with
the woman.
1t is claimed that many of the allega-
lions which his clients make would be
proven by anonymous letters, some Of
them threatening letters, which Mrs
Taylor had written not only to E. ]. Nc
Rec, but to his brothers, their wives and
other people, and which his clients are
in possession of. He said that the prop
erty which was left to her by E. ]. Nc
Rec should be taken from her and the
entire estate divided between the living
brothara-
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-02-19
WOMEN LOSE CLAIMS
BY FRENCH HEEL SHOES
Damages Were Claimed Against Citysl
But Defense Said High Heels
Caused Fall

NEWARK, n. J., Feb. 1.-two women
who wore high French heels, have both
lost damage suits here against the pub
lie service corporation, which controls
the electric lines in this city. Both
sought to recover damages for injuries
received while anghting from street cars,
but witnesses testified that the plaintins
wore very high heels, and counsel for the
defendant company argued that for this
reason they had tripped and fallen, due
to no fault or negligence of the defend
ant
The plaintiffs were Mrs. Annie Dyres
who sued for Sc, 900, and Mrs. Annie Isner,
who asked for SO, 900.
After hearing the testimony, the jury
returned a quick verdict for the conn
pany.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-02-19
FOUR WOMEN STABBED
BY BERLIN RIPPER

BERLIN, Feb. 1s.-Four women and
girls were stabbed late yesterday after
noon by the unknown criminal who has
committed more than a score Of assaults
with a knife in the suburbs of Berlin
during the past few days.
The wounds inflicted were not severe.
In one instance the stabbing occurred IN
the stairway OF a house in which po-
lice station is located. Many arrests have
been made, but the men have been re-
leased after proving an alibt
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-02-19
CRAZED OVER LOSING GIRL,
BOY SHOOTS HIS SWEETHEART,
THEN ENDS OWN LIFE WITH GUN
Father Who Opposed Marriage Is Also Made
Target For Frenzied LoverGnl Seriously Wounded and
May Not Recover.

Tunanis was an ardent wooer, and had
tried to induce the girl to elope with
him. Her father objected to her be-
coming the wife of Tunanis on account
Of the youth of the pair, and he told
the sutton to wait awhile.
Tunanis came to the house and for
two hours pleaded his suit. He had
heard rumors that the girl looked with
favor on another young man and he
said he would kill her and himself, too,
before he would allow her to be the
wife Of anyone else. The shooting
followed.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-02-19
May Not Recover.


CHICAGO, Feb. 1S.-Crazed at the
thought of Anna wisgent becoming the
wife of another. Anton Tunanis killed
himself last. night, after firing several
shots at the girl and her father. Anna,
who had refused to marry Tunanis,
was shot In the head and seriously
wounded. 1t is believed that she can
not recover
According to the story told by Wis
gent, his daughter and Tunanis had
been keeping company for some time.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-02-19
MR.. HILL SPENT
COMFORTABLE NIGHT

At the residence of william P. Hill,
city attorney, 1t was said Thursday that
he had spent a comfortable night and
comfortable morning Thursday.
While no very decided change in Mr..
HiIPs condition was noted, the rest he
got Wednesday night is considered en-
couraging.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-02-19
WOMAN DIES OF DRUG,
HURLED BY HUSBAND
Child is Also Suffering from Fearful
Burns That Were Made by
Vitriol
Rv Associated Press,

NEW YORK, Feb. B.-Mrs. Amelia
Zittinik, who, with her eight-year-olt
daughter, was taken to Bellevue hospital
suffering from fearful vitriol and fire
burns on the face and body, which she
said were inflicted by her husband, ex-
pired yesterday.
The child will probably recover, and
she has not been told Of the death Of her
mother.
The father has not been seen since the
act was committed last Saturday.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-02-19
DEWEY WON'T ATTEND
HAMPTON ROADS FETE

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1S.-Because of
his recent indisposition, Admiral Dewey
has been compelled to decline the presi-
dents invitation to accompany him to
Hampton Roads to witness the review of
the battleship fleet.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-02-19
PITTSBURG BANKER
CONVICTED BY JURY
OF OFFERING BRIBE
Former President W. w. Ram
sey. of German National
Bank, is Found Guilty After
Being Indicted.
cRx Associated Press.l

PITTSBURG, Pa, Feb. 1S.-W. W.
Ramsey, former president of the Ger
man National bank, was found guilty as
indicted. today. in Connection with the re-
cent graft exposures. The jury returned
a sealed verdict last night, which was
opened this morning.
Ramsey was accused of bribiog Council
man John F. Klein by giving him $3.50,
for which amount Klein was to secure the
passage of an ordinance making the bank
a depository for city funds.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-02-19
FREE DEAFNESS CURE.

A remarkable offer by one of the lead
ing ear specialists in this country, who
will send two months medicine free to
prove his ability to cure Deafness. Head
Noises and Catarrh. Address DR.. G. NJ.
Branaman, 124S Walnut St., Kansas City,
Mo.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-02-19
Parcel Post is Planned by Congress

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1s.-The establish
ment of an experimental rural parcels
post system in two counties to be Sc
lected by the postmaster general, is au-
tborized by a provision in the postoffice
appropriation bill which has been report
ed to the senate.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-02-19

CHICAGO, Feb. ia mysterious case
developed yesterday when the body OF
Miss Ella Gingles was found dashed to
the supports of bath tub in the Yelling
ton hotel, in the heart of the city.
Whether she was the victim of plot,
as she incoherently alleged, in her few
conscious moments, or chose fantastic
means to retaliate on woman whom
she believed to have been her enemy is
the question that the police set about TO
solve.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-02-19

Continued on Page Six
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-02-19

Z. w. Thomas, a clerk of the state
senate, was the first witness after the
noon recess Wednesday.
He said he met John Sharp an hour
after the tragedy; asked for details. and
the latter replied that he did not know
anything about It, He also saw Robin
Cooper at IL a. m. on November 9, sitting
in the window OF the Tulane hotel, across
the street frnrn Carrnac l.,s nnice
Gilpin observer., 1909-01-21
Sapphires and Ssophira.

Artificial sapphires, such as those
just made in France, remind one. by
an inevitable association of ideas, of
Sapphi-a. Here is striking instance
Of the manner in which name can
be killed once for all BY one evil pos
SCISSOR thereof. Cain, Judas. .Ananias
and Sapphira and intrinsically just as
attractive as other Biblical names that
have survived; but nobody bears
them, although Sapnhira might, but
for the wife of Ananias, have been as
popular a Christian name as Pearl or
Ruby. If Dorcas and Sapph!ra had
exchanged names, "Sappkira societies"
would have been the title of many
charitable sewing circles to-day and
Dorcas would have been anathema.
Gilpin observer., 1909-01-21
Acrjcot PUDDING.

Put one pound of stewed apricots
in pudding pan, using Juice for sauce.
Sift well one-half teaspoonful of salt
and two teaspoonfuls of baking pow
der with two cupfuls OF -four. Rub in
one-fcurth Of cupful OF butter; beat
one egg lightly and add three-fourths
Of a cupful of sweet milk and stir into
-four, using more milk II necessary to
make batter soft enough to spread
over apricots. Bake one-half hour in
hot oven and serve with sauce, made
as follows: Melt one tablespoonful of
butter and mix with one tablespoonful
of -four: add one-half cupful of sugar
and the juice from apricots. Cook five
minutes.
Gilpin observer., 1909-01-21
Apple Butter,

To a peck of tart apples allow FIVE
gallons sweet cider, boiled to about
half the original quantity; pare, core
and quarter the apples and cut again
crosswise; add two pounds brown
sugar and stir and mash as they cook
to prevent scorching. which the butter
does very easily, as it sticks to the
sides Of the kettle. A sort of paddle
made of hardwood is the best thing for
the purpose; cook until thick as mar
malade, or until the cider and apples
will not separate, but stick together in
mass. If you wish the butter to
have a spicy flavor, add teaspoonful
each of cinnamon, allspice and grated
nutmeg ior each gallon of the sauce,
put iii wren the butter Is nearly done.
Gilpin observer., 1909-01-21
LARGE Oran-c Crop.

Consul r. f. Holiday OF Santiago
de Cuba reports that the orange crop
of Cuba this year will be the largest
in the history of the island and will
reach 100000 boxes. Until the last
three years large quantities CT oranges
were annually imported into Cuba
from Florida and California, and while
the scientific cultivation of the fruit
is yet in its infancy, its development
has been SO rapid and generally profit
able that 1t is believed that in another
year the industry will have progressed
sufficiently to supply the local demand
for the fruit. The business OF orange
culture in Cuba is almost entirely IN
the hands of Americans.
Gilpin observer., 1909-01-21
See Denver Stock Show.

A,eryone should make an effort to
see the big National Stock Show and
Horse Fair at Denver, January 1928.
This will be the greatest exhibition o
fine stock ever shown west of Chi
cago.
There will be an exhibition day and
evening in the new National Amphi-
theater. seating 5000 people, around
an arena 100 by 200 feet in size.
Horse show, riding and driving ex-
hibitions every evening.
The Colorado & Southern will max
a special low rate of one fare for
the round trip. Tickets will be ON
sale Sunday and Monday, January II
and IS, and on Wednesday and Thurs
day, January 20 and 81, final limit
January 25.
Gilpin observer., 1909-01-21
Norwenian Prune puddina.

One-half pound prunes. two cups
cold water. one cup sugar. one inch
piece stick cinnamon. one-half cup
boiling water. one-half cup cornstarch,
one tablespoon lemon juice
Pick over and wash prunes, then
soak one hour in cold water, and boil
until soft; remove stones, obtain meat
from stones and add to prunes. Then
add sugar. cinnamon. boiling water,
and simmer ten minutes. Dilute corn
starch with enough cold water to pour
easily, add to prune mixture and cook
five minutes. Remove cinnamon,
mold, then chill, and serve with cream
Gilpin observer., 1909-01-21
Westminster Legend.

There is a curious story of mingled
quaintness and superstition told about
the building of the mill dam across
at >Tarrytown. Lord Philipse post
poned the erection Of the church Of
the hollow in order to complete the
dam, but the dam burst each tine he
tried to build it.
In his distress he was approached
by Harry, his old slave. Harry told
his master that in a dream the Lord of
heaven had been revealed to him,
when the Lord said the church must
be built first if the dam was to remain
when constructed. Philipse followed
old Harry's advice.-Westchest
County Magazine.
Gilpin observer., 1909-01-21
Hot Apple Croutcns.

Cut out rounds or squares from
slices of stale sponge or hasty cake.
Butter baking pan, and on it dispose
the pieces of cake. Sift the pulp of
two baked or stewed apples. Add two
or three tablespoonfuls of sugar and
the beaten yolk of an egg. Then fold
the mixture into the white of an egg.
beaten dry. Dispose this on the
pieces of cake (bread may be used)
Set half a blanched almond on the top
of each. Sprinkle with granulated
sugar, and set into n hot oven for n
moment or two to brown the tops.
Serve for sweet course at luncheon
or dinner.
Gilpin observer., 1909-01-21
Germany's Grea, Growth.

The question of race suicide does
not trouble Germany, though there
is steady drain upon her population
through emigration. Last year nearly
100000 left her, and there are now
about 100000 Germans in the United
States; between 100000 and 2,o0O,-
600 in Russia, and large Teutonic
representation in Australia and Bra
zil. Notwithstanding this, the popu-
lation has almost doubled in so years.
In the last Is it has increased from
49.400,000 to over 61,177,0O0, and the
surplus of births over deaths has ris-
en- from III per cent. in 1880 to ~
per cent in 1904. The deposits of
these people in the savings banks
guaranteed by their various munich
palities amount to nearly $3.50 ,000,-
600.
Gilpin observer., 1909-01-21

ing Macaronf long enough. Many au-
thcrities will tell you that 20 minutes
Is long enough, but an hour is far bet
ter. Here are few suggestions fer
macaroni dishes, so acceptable at this
season OF the year:
Italian rlacaroni-Boil enough mac
aroni for the family for about an hour,
and when cooked drain 1t off into an
Other saucepan and pour over it half
a cup of melted butter In another
saucepan stew a can of tomatoes un-
til done, strain through fine sieve
and thicken with tablespoon of
Drowned butter and flour. Season with
salt and red pepper to taste. Put the
macaroni in a deep dish and pour the
thickened tomatoes over it, then cover
the top of the dish with grated cheese
serve at once.
Macaroni with cheese-Break into
short lengths macaroni enough TO fill
a large coffee cup and dash into pot
of boiling water which is we'll salted
Cook until tender and stir often at
first to keep from sticking to the bot
tom of the pot. When cooked. drain
off all the liquor, put the macaroEi
into a porcelain kettle and add one
cup Of either beef or chicken stock
and one cup of tomatoes which have
been rubbed through colander. Let
this simmer for 20 minutes. or until
the liquor is well absorbed. Add to 1t
half cup Of grated cheese. one table
spoon of butter, salt and red pepper
to taste and serve hot.
Macaroni croquettes-This is a good
way Of using up leftover macaroni:
Take about two cups of the cooked
macaroni and chop 1t quite fine, and II
1t is not soft enough add little white
sauce to it. Heat 1t in a saucepan over
a slow fire, season highly with salt
and red pepper and add little grated
cheese to 1t. Take out and shape into
long croquettes. roll them first in
bread crumbs-not cracker dust-then
in the beaten yolk Of an egg. then in
the bread crumbs once more. Let
them dry for a few moments and fry
In deep fat. Serve on a platter with
drawn butter and sprinkle powdered
cheese over it. Parmesan cheese is
best. but English cheese will answer
the purpose.
Gilpin observer., 1909-01-21
To the Public.

l sincerely wish to thank one and
all for the manner in which you have
SO literally and cheerfully rendered
your help toward the work of the
Salvation Army; also your support
for which we feel deeply grateful.
Through your assistance we are able
to leave the corps with no indebted
ness. The balance owing on the
furniture has been completely wiped
out, the same having been repurchas-
ed from the department, thus leav-
ing everything clear of incumbrance.
All of the minor belongings of the
corps, such as books, etc., will be
shipped to headquarters in Denver, as
the Salvation Army will cease it's
labors here. Not forgetting to thank
the editor of the Gilpin Observer for
the courtesies he has extended to the
army through his paper.
Yours gratefully,
Captain S. j. Wilson.
Gilpin observer., 1909-01-21

the COOK lmagines so and does not
save the slice of toast or boiled egg
which is sent away from the breakfast
table untouched.
It is not generally known that eggs
which have been soft cooked may be
boiled second time without becoming
any harder. so that any boiled eggs
which have not been cracked need not
be thrown away, but may be put into
boiling water for a couple of minutes
to warm them through, and served up
again for breakfast next day.
To keep eggs. cover the bottom of a
box with layer of fine salt two inches
deep. In this place the eggs, small end
down, and far enough >arart not to
touch each other or the sides of the
receptacle. Put on another layer OF
salt, then the eggs, and continue till
the box is full.
This is the best and simplest method
of keeping eggs for those who have
only a small number to keep. If you
find at the end of the day that you
have some, ,milk in the house still, do
not let it go sour but scald it, and it
can be used in the morning for break
fast. If there is more than sufficient
for that purpose mix it with a little
cornstarch and grated chocolate and
make it into a pudding which the
children will enjoy.
If the weather is thundery and the
milk turns sour Unexpectedly remem-
ber that sour milk makes beautiful
cookies. and use it up in that way. If
more tea or coffee has been made than
was required it should be at once
poured off the leaves or grounds into a
china vessel. When wanted for use
stand the vessel in pot of boiling
water, and let the contents slowly
heat. Pour into the teapot or coffee
pot and the beverage will taste as
delicate as freshly made tea or coffee.
Cold coffee can be used with choco-
late and cornstarch and makes nice
mold. 1t can also be used instead of
milk in a gingerbread and different
kinds of brown puddings.
To keep butter firm, If ice is scarce,
procure an earthenware flower pot and
tray full of cold water. Set the but
ter on the tray and invert flower pot
over it. Close the hole in the bottom
of the flower pot with cork.
Dash cold water over the pot, re-
peating the process several times a
day, and the butter will be as firm and
cool as from an icehouse.
Gilpin observer., 1909-01-21

A report was circulated the fore
part of the week to the effect that
now that the Burlington has taken
possession of the Colorado G. South
ern the number of passenger trains
to and from this city will be reduc-
ed to one day each way. An eff
fort was made to verify this rumor
find an employe of the road, or any
one else in position to know, who
but the Observer reporter could not
could give any information regarding
the matter. 1t seems that the re-
port originated from n most unreli-
able source. A reduction has been
made though, and doubtless has been
noted by the travelling public, of one
coach less on the incoming passen-
ger train at night and the outgoing
train in the morning. Instead of a
separate smoker and chair car, the
C. & s. is running combination
smoker and chair car This change
will only continue during the lull in
passenger traffic.
Gilpin observer., 1909-01-21
German Baked Beans.

Soak one quart of navy beans over.
night; in the morning clease thorough
ly. Put beans in kettle with one quart
OF tomatoes; cut up one good sized
onion and about one.half pound OF
bacon In small pieces, add sufficient
water, and boil until pretty near done
Then place beans in pan with pieces
of bacon on top and administer sugar
and -four on surface and put in oven
and bake until nice and brown.
Gilpin observer., 1909-01-21
After.Dinner Cheese,

new way of preparing an after.
dinner cheese will be found worth try
ing. Put cupful of grated American
cheese into basin, add two-thirds of
n cup OF finely chopped salted almonds,
one tablespoonful OF brandy and n
pinch of salt and, cayenne. Mix well.
press into small mold until needed,
with It,