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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-03-14
APPRAISERS ARE NAMED
FOR J. NJ. SMITH ESTATE
Judge Speer Appoints H. E
Wilson and George S,
HaineS as Masters

CAVANNAH, Ga. March 11.-H. E
Wilson and George S. Haines, both OF
Savannah. are preparing to appraise and
take an inventory and testimony in the
settlement of the estate of James NJ
Smith, of Oglethorpe county, under an
order issued in the United States dis
trict court here today by Judge Emory
Speer which names them special masters
with power to do this
They will report 10 Judge Speer at
Augusta April 3. when there will be a
hearing on an injunction granted in the
federal court staying the alleged de-
spelling of the estate by temporary adj
ministrators appointed by Judge a. w
Fite, OF the Cherokee circuit.
The injunction petition was granted
some time ago in Augusta when it was
filed by certain heirs outside the state
The action appointing the two masters
was taken after Attorney j. B. Bed
good, representing Mrs. Josephine
HUMPHREYS and other heirs. filed an in
PREVENTION and cross bill here.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-03-14

turn to Seattle recently that the arrest
and revelation was made.
Il suppose" said Robert Gaffney
disconsolately, that / shall now be con-
demned by the public and become mere
" a piece of flotsam. My motives were
the best, and ! believe l have injured
70 one.
Il am. however, through with male
after and masquerading. l shall don a
womanS clothes hereafter.
Il adopted mems clothing first she
explained. because of a tragedy that
came into my early life. I was then
about twenty. Later 1 found that ma .e
attire helped me get work. My trade
was carpenter and finisher. Nobody want
cd to employ a woman carpenter But
asa man / got along all right.
THE woman / married knew from
the first of my sex, and no deception
was practiced For my support of her
i'm a time of distress I have been reward
ed by being arrested by the woman ]
befriended."
Now. after twenty years masquerade
as a man, "Robert" Gaffney is again
resuming the life of her sex.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-03-14
nv JACK JuNGMEYER.

SEATTLE, Wash, March 11.-For 20
years clothes made a man" of Robert
~ Gaffney.
for I'VE years she mas been the "hus-
band" of Margaret Gaffney, until recent
~ without rousing suspicious as to her
sex.
DurinS all that time she has worked.
lived ana been accepted as man among
her intimates and associates.
Even on the prison records here she
is recorded as n "lazy husband" having
been recently convicted and sentenced
for failure TO support the woman she
married and the latters three children
Icy a former husband She looks ana
acts mannish, to the most critical eye.
Her confession after being assigned to
hard labor in the county stockade among
male prisoners, has revealed one of the
strangest cases of masquerading ever
made public.
She has since been released and is liv,
ing with friends.
"Robert" Gaffney says that while her
marriage with Margaret in Spokane IN
1910 was properly performed, the latter
knew from the first that her husband
was of her own sex.
This the VIE contradicts. declaring
her suspicious were not aroused until a
were MOI confirmed.
Robert" she explained, at first
laughed at me when L charged him
with being a woman. and later threat
ened me il l ever mentioned it again.
He worked nights most of the time,
sleeping all day, and ! was forbidden to
come into his room at such times
During that time Robert had work
ed as a single weaver, in department
stores and finally as head janitor of the
night force I'm a big Seattle office build
ing.
Il married Margaret" explained this
strange being. because / was sorry for
her. She was sick when | met her and
could not provide for her children. 1t
was a case of pity and kindness with
me. But ] did not deceive her regard
ing my sex. She knew it all the time.
Robert Gaffney is a middle-aged
woman. tanned with work in the open,
CRAVING at the temples, and has always
been a husky, efficient worker.
About a year ago Mrs. Margaret Calf
new saws she was disillusicned. and that
Robert began quarreiing with her. The
husband then quit work and went to
Portland. ore. IT was on the latter's re-
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-03-14
Teach Students
In N. Y. Schools
To Handle Rifle
[Ry Assoe.atei Presa.l

NEW YORK, March 11.-More than
$50, 900 pupils of the public schools COM
peted in sports here last year, and more
than five hundred boys in the high
schools of New York City. were taught
to shoot a service rifle. This is shown
by the annual report of the Public
Schools Athletic league, of which Cen
eral George w. Wingate is president
General Wingate's report said that
SOC high school boys qualified as marks
men and 1917 as sharpshooters.
The general said that If the 10000
young men who graduate from high
schools of the country each year, and
the 10000 who do not graduate, were
instructed in rifle shooting, they would
become efficient soldiers with very
little drill and thus add enormously 10
the defensive strength of the country.
The league includes $50 baseball
teams, 1880 basketball teams. and 2IS
football teams
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-03-14
IF HEADACHY, DIZZY,
BILIOUS, 'CASCARETs"
Your Liver is full of Bile; Bow
els CIogged, Stomach Sour,
Tongue Coated, Breath
Get a Decent box now.

You're bilious! You have throbbing
sensation in your head, bad taste IN
your mouth, your eyes burn, your skin
is yellow, with dark rings under your
eyes; your lips are parched. No wonder
you feel ugly. mean and ill-tempered-
Your system is full of bile not properly
passed off, and what you need is a clean
ing up inside Don't continue being a
bilious nuisance to yourself and those
who love you, and don't resort to harsh
physics that irritate and injure. Re-
member that most disorders of the stom-
ach, liver and bowels are cured by morn
ing with gentle. thorough Cascarets-
they work while you sleep. A 1O-cent box
from your druggist will keep your liver
and bowels clean; stomach sweet, and
your head clear for months Children
love to take Cascarets because they
taste good and never grippe or sicken.
(Advt)
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-03-14
NEW JERSEY MOOSERS
ENDORSE THE COLONEL

TRENTON. " j.. March 1.-THE
Progressive party of New Jersey today
selected delegates and alternates at
large and district delegates to the ma
tionaI convention of that party to be
held at Chicago in June. The delega-
ton is uninstructed- The convention
went on record rs endorsing the senti-
ment of the Progressive national COM
mittee that the Progressives would sup
port Colonel Theodore Roosevelt or any
candidate of Progressive tendencies NOM
mated at the Republican national con-
ventiOn.
The Progressive delegates-at-large
are: Everett Colby. Newark, y. J.; J.
\. H. Hopkins. Morristown; Joseph H.
Marvel, Atlantic City, and William Fl.
Bright Camden.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-03-14
Senator D0UGS
Dies at Capital
ny Associated Press.l

w WASHINGTON, March 11.-Former
United States Senator Henry Gassaway
Davis, of West Virginia, vice presi-
Dental candidate on the Parker Demo-
cratic ticket in 1904, died here at AS
a. m today after q brief illness. He
was SO years old.
Mr.. Davis was stricken with grippe
about fortnight ago while on a visit
to his daughter, Mrs. Stephen b. FL
kins. and on account of his advanced
age, was unable to Withstand the at
tack
Funeral arrangements were being COM
pleted today. Interment will be at Ell
kins, w. Va, home of the former sena-
tor.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-03-14
TO STOP DANDRUFF
This Home Made Mixture stops Dan
druff and Falling Hair and Aids
It's Growth.
~ nint of water add:

To a half pint of wafer add:
Bay Rum. = o.
Carlo Compound "a small ooA
C.I,,caripa III OF.
These are all simple ingredients that
Won can buy from any druggist at very
little cost. and mix them yourself. Ap-
ply to the scalp once day for two
v eeks. then once every other week until
an the mixture is used. \ half pint
should be enough to rid the head OF
dandruff and kill the dandruff germs. II
stops the hair from falling out, and re-
lscves itching and scalp diseases.
Although it is not dye, 1t acts upon the
hair roots and will darRen streaked,
faded. gray hair in ten OF hfteen days.
II promotes the growth OF the haf ana
makes harsh hair soft and glossy.
(AdvtD
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-03-14
Tobacco Plant Gt
Louisville injured
100000 By Fire

LOUISVILLE Ky. March 11.-Fire
that swept the tobacco rehandling plant
Of DUnkerson * Co. 1914 TO 1929 Rowan
street. here early today caused a COM
bined loss estimated at 100000.
one hundred men were at work in
the factory when the blaze was discov-
cred and number of them were slight
" injured when they rushed panic
stricken from the flaming structure.
Several residences nearby caught fire,
but the occupants were removed unin-
jured BY firemen. The amount of in
surance carried on the plant was not
stated
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-03-14
Lincoln Portrait
GGVen Art Gallery
BIZ Mrs. Hartman

WASHINGTON, March 11.-Mrs, T. Fl.
Hartman, of New York, has presented
the National Art gallery with a por-
trait of Abraham Lincoln painted by
George H. Story, the New York artist.
In letter to Mrs. Hartman, made
public today, describing his interviews
with Mr.. Lincoln. the artist says his
immediate reason for executing the por-
trait at this late day was the absence
of Lincoln's portraits in any public
galleries or in any departmental build
ing in Washington.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-03-14
ALLAN l.. BENSON CHOSEN
TO LEAD SOCIALIST PARTY

CHICAGO. March 11.-Allan L. Ben
son. of Yonlers, y. Y, has been chosen
as the candidate for president of the
Socialist party by referendum vote of
the members of the party, it was an
nounced here today. George K. klrkpat-
rick, of New York, was nominated Tor
vice president
Victor Berger, of Milwaukee, and Nor
ris E[illduist, of New York, were chosen
members of the executive committee.
Another vote 20 elect three more mem
bers of the executive committee VIII Dc
taken Immediately
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-03-14
G. w. LOTT REMOVED
TO WARE COUNTY JAIL

WAYCROSS. Ga, March lie. w.
Lott, under life sentence for the muir
der of his son. Warren, in Coffee county,
was lodged in Ware county jail today
for safe keeping. His trial in superior
court was one of the most sensational
in the history of this section.
w. ]. Griffin lost mis- motion for new
trial before Judge j. l. Summeral today.
He was sentenced in December to serve
fifteen years for voluntary manslaugh-
ter
Griffin killed Henry Inman here las;
July.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-03-14
MORGAN SAILS FOR HOME,
NEW WAR LOAN DENIED
New York Office Says Re-
ports of Large Credit
Are in Error

LONDON. March III. Z. Morgan
who has been in London for several
weeks. sailed today from Liverpool for
New York on the steamship Philadel-
phia.
NEW YORK. March IA. p. Morgan
x Co, Saturday announced they had re-
ceived no suggestion that the British
government desires to issue another
loan in America, either secured or unse-
cured.
This statement was issued in denial
or various rumOrs that ]. p. Morgan
had arranged in London for a large
credit against American securities. The
statement added that the firm had been
Informed that mobilization of such Sc
curities Gin England) is proceeding in
a manner satisfactory to the British
treasury"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-03-14
ADMITS HE COMMITTED
MURDER IN NASHVILLE

DETROIT. Mich. March 1l.-Rob-
ert Taylor, thirty years of age. who was
shot in the breast during a quarrel here
March 6. has confessed to detectives
that he shot and killed Alva Johnson at
Nashville, Tenn, last Labor day, 1t was
announced at police headquarters today.
TAYLOR is recovering from his wound
and will be turned over to the Nash
Vile aNhorities, it was said
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-03-14
PAGE AND SHERWOOD
APPLAUDED IN HOUSE

WASHINGTON March 1l.-State-
nents issued by Representative Page, OF
North Carolina and Sherwood, of ohio,
Democrats recently stating they would
not seek to succeed themselves in con-
gress because they disagreed with some
of President Wilson's policies, were in
cluded in the house record today at the
request of Representative Austin, Re
publican, of Tennessee. He also made a
brief address. eulogizing both men for
their stand. Applause from both sides
of the chamber followed.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-03-14
VERONA MAKES SECOND
VOYAGE CARRYING GUNS

NEW YORK. March 1.-THE Italian
steamship Verona arrived here today
from Genoa with guns mounted at the
stern. She carried no passengers. This
is the second time the Verona has reach
ed here armed.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-03-14
ANDERSON C. SMITH is
STRICKEN WITH AP0PLEXY

WEST POINT, Ga, March 11.-Ander-
son c. Smith, prominent capitalist, was
stricken with apoplexy while in the First
National bank Saturday afternoon.
Physicians have not made statement
whether it will prove fatal.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-03-14
Prisoners of War
To Be Exchanged

STOCKHOLM. via London. March 10.
Il is announced that the exchange of in
capacitated Russian and German mill
tary prisoners viii be resumed on April
April 3. one train weekly will be run
each way via Sweden. During May 1t
is expected that three or four trains Of
prisoners will be exchanged each week
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-03-14
Rive Asks Reelection

NASHVILLE. Tenn, March 1S.-Gov-
ernor Tom c. Rye today issued a formal
of his candidacy for re-
nomination at the hands of the Demo-
cratic party.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-11-18
EFFICIENCY EXPERTS
IN PLEASING LECTURE
". q. kAHLFRT MAKES PLEA
FOR BUSINESS EFFICIENCY
STATE AND MAMMAL.
Claims Conflicting Legislation Nv
state and National Bodies
Na<es IL Hard 60 Trans
net business.

An economist sent out from Wash
n gtou says business needs rest.
lie goes even further than this and
says the state and national iegisla-
tive bodies ought TO give business a
chance by legislative rest and nom
Interference. In a lecture ut the
Dixie theatre Friday morning and a.
Trinity later called for an additional
lecture at the Dixie in order that as
many business men as possible might
hear the economist. lie said in sub
stance:
There is nothing 50 needed in
this stare aud the country rs whole
81 the present time as rest from
leg alatise interference with the
country business. During the past
fiee sears thcre has been enacted
co.9q8 Iava by State and federal
hoa All s. be a4simllatad ~ the
brt world And mct Of this is
% ias nature, FIR in
staae te cor ofations 81 the couu-
tfy competed 70 compete under
the man hGti Trust act bet
una e raurn Las in the cate
q rporatlons Il In
ag4 aa rs.c eTer ali railroads
be CHS Nl points ehal Be ez-
actlg sae sans. and tie results is
business does not knew just exactly
what its position shall be and there
fore business bee mes uncertain.
This Is the statement made by "
G. Kahlert, one of the young eeono-
mist from Washington, who with his
colleague MIR. T.. A. Berg. have been
sent into Texas by the bureau OF
c numerical Economics. Washington.
ID. G. Mr.. Kahlert gave talk be-
fore The student body of Waxahachie
at the Dixie theatre and because of
the popular request from the col
lege students and the business men.
Mr.. Kahl ert addressed another gath
eTing at A.: 80 in the afternoon.
In his discussions, Mr.. Kahlert de-
voted his time towards discussion
of cooperation, no matter what the
nature of the undertaking would be
successful if the people would only
get together and cooperate. BY
means OF motion pictures, the speak
or showed cooperation as it existed
IN ancient times. depicting peopio
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-11-18

As We grow Older and less active,
less and less food is required to meet
the demands OF our bodies. Ii TOO
much is habituaily taken, the stom-
aeh viii rebel. When Q man reach
es the advanced age OF SIS or so. YOU
will find that he is . light eater.
Be as careful as YOU will. however.
you will occasionally cat more than
yoa should and will feel the need OF
Chamberlain Tablets to correct
the disorder These tablets do, not
contain pepsip, but s,rengikth.,the
stomach and enable il to perform its
functions naturally. Theyialso cause
q gentIe movement of the bowels.
For sale By Curlins Two Drug
stores, o d-adv
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-11-18
Mrs. +. q. stucllell Tells How She
Cured Her SON Of a Cold.

when my son Ellis WAS sick with
u cold last Ninter l gave him Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy. II helped
him at once aud quickly broke up
his cold" writes Mrs. +. o. Stuchell,
Homer. City. Pa This remedy has
been ia use fer many years. Its
good qualities have been fully pro-
ven by many thousands OF people
II II p'eaaans apd safe 70 take. For
sa.e hy C.arlia'a Two Drug Stores.
G-ady
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-11-18
OPPOSES CHANGE IN
ELECTING SUPERINTENDENT

The following letter Is self-ex-
nlanatory:
GreenvIlle. Texas, Nov. Is. 1916.
lion. Il. j. Anderson.
Waxahachie, Texas.
Dear sir.--S Some months ago
read n strong letter from you pub
lished In the Dallas News in oppo-
sition to the measure known as the
bee county superintendents bill,
which proposes 70 take away from
the people of the several counties
tho right and privilege OF eiecting
their local school superintendent
and TO vest their appointment in
the county school boards In addi-
ton 10 the arguments you present
In opposition to the scheme ] beg
to suggest that It's passage by the
legislature would result in the COM
plefe centralizion of the education
al system OF Texas. and its doini-
nation by political machine with
in the city OF Austin.
4 assume that II the friends Of the
UNCONVENTIONAL colleges and uniyer-
sites understood ifse rvai object anu
purposes OF the scheme they would
at once line up in its opposition and
swat Ii SO effectually and em-
pha,ically that IL would never be
again proposed for the serious con
sideration OF Texas legislature.
". ~. GRUBBS.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-11-18

II the republicans control the next
house OF representatives the demo
Gratis may not be able TO put
through all the constructive legis-
iation desired. but we are thankful
that there will be no chance to undo
any OF the good work already accom-
llished.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-11-18

You can't feel rs thankful as you
would Ike on the last day 81 this
month. unless you. Fet foreigeness
fcg yepg meaareR start 'u time 70
get yourself 10 proper shame %
IS ca veh ! moeaws end daat tura
geHr aead tie osaef ay when yon
pee the basket aqpreaehlua
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-11-18

Learniue tAat aha paition y
chairman the state executive com-
fastee e afteeelaar 81 honorary
one. -osoiein# 81 idt ahie ep
% tho uah HAp Hpids the position,
We ASA The committee not to consider
pnr name in filllng the vacancy oc-
casioned by the death of Col. Wa
nles.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-11-18

II men would turn their eyes In
tie other direction. there would not
be near so much criticism OF the
short skirts that are now being
worn.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-11-18

We are not inclined 10 believe
that Hughes refusal TO eoncede the
election Of Wilson win prevent the
inauguration from taking place at
the proper time.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-11-18

On wednesday morning after the
election. Chairman Wilcox. OF the
republican committee. announced
that the country was TO be congr1'n-
lated. but !, was Friday morning be-
fore We could make UP our mind TO
agree with him.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-11-18

We have to pay twice as much for
everything We eat as we did year
ago. The boss positively refuses to
raise our salary. still we are told
that we are enjoying great Drosperi-
y and We suppose We will have to
believe IL.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-11-18

cut. Mr.. Kahlert said, $50 familiar
has it become, so habitually do we
depend upon its instantaneous uni
yersal service that we do not realize
there can be any other kind But
tbs corporation represents perhaps
cne of the highest types of indus
q Il cooperation we have in this
q ntry1
Jr kahiert concluded his talk BY
king an appeal for more co-opera-
a aud a plea for better under
nding lie emphasized by his Il
i .rations Just what could be ae
isAed taron j cooperation aid
ed t0at tbat 'prineipl be applied
The fe OF the seAaols and e9l-
es Is tae l.te of mo towns aad
ii De lnsulied inso the state and
ion. Let us AaFa more eg-opera-
ea, naaefstanGius b Che impog-
ice q cur nationa. Industrial fab
and use AIR and sound conside
9 in Oh dealings with it and theB
this country viii continue to enjoy
The benefits OF the happiest and
richest nation on earth
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-11-18

We raise no particular objection
10 England placing us on ne- ninck
list We never did care to trade
With her or with anybody else over
Iii that country.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-11-18

election OF Har1les,oE rs railroad
Commissioner. Probably be bod best
b.. contented with knowlsaEs %
lie faot thai there la a better Jay
coming by and BY.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-11-18

The farmer who is selling bale
cg cotton for 30 cents pound feels
good enough to exclaim. Lord,
make us thankful for what we are
about to receive
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-11-18

TlDa> who travel by the Sole
i.eesAeg express should get together
and enter eolean protest against
the oenginued advance III tae price
Is she's leathag
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-11-18

waxahaehie dirt Is not going TO
get ans cheaper. Get you a little
home now and buy that car little
later on
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-11-18

4 reader Of this column suggests
thsi the election is over and that We
sshunld nov let np, Then let him
naske the hard-headed and contrary
republicans come across and ac-
knowledge that We wiped ap the
9 rth With them
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-11-18
DAILY SUBSCRIPTION RATES
ak PAGES

Probably Candidate Hughes is
waiting until Thanksgiving day to
send his congratulations to Presi-
dent Wilson.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-11-18

Oar new commissioners have not
ss, taken charge OF theis offices. but
Ne learn that they are giving much
thought to the matter Of deyising
some plan b. which cur pike roads
eaA be placed In good repair.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-11-18

Get everything in readiness To
pave a number OF other residence
streets in Waxahachle during the
oemiug year. Our town must con-
tinue to hold its place at the head
OF The procession.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-11-18

Gilman has not yet decioed
ne'her ~ nos n wlsl contest the
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-11-18

Rsad the Daily Light.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-03-17

A favorite method Of celebrating
the 30Oth anniversary of Shakes
peare will be to see the Charlie
Chaplin pictures.