The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-03-03
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of and concerning the experiments an milling
of couple of friends of ours, now or lately So
journing for health and pleasure at the Taiadega
Springs. 1t is unnecessary to give the names
of these gentlemen, but for convenience'we will
call them, respectively, John and Joel. They.
it may be remarked, have great similarity aof
tastes, and among other pendants arc very
fond of fishing; and everybody knows thatths
vicinity Of Talladega Springs offers 6ne 7eppor-
tunity to the skillful knight of the fly.
Thus John and Joel-there being noreligions
services at tina Springs that day-went ont,
Sunday before last, to the mill of Mr. Be-
mile or two down the creek, with view to.sa
dinner of small trout, and cream. With them
went their invited guest; Mr.. Smith, and Miles"
" eontrived" totake down bottle ser stwoof
wine with them. aes5
The party was snug the wind was pF6pi-
lions and the fish altogether amiable "A cosy,
fine dinner of brown and crisp mountain fish
was soon washed down with few glasses of
champagne; and then cigars were1it. As.the
smoke curled languidy ABOUT their noses Satan
(who was invisbiy present without an invifati6n,l
suggested to John, that mill was aslow egach,p
and couldn't cut much lumber and John thonght
differently, andesodid Smith RI
"Let's try her" said John. -
agreed. y said Joel and Smith
1t was short work q large pine log lay at
right angles across the Garage Of the mill ;and
it was agreed to "let,her rip throughthis.
Accordingly the gate was raised and imme-
diately the stiffness of the grand old woods was
broken by the rapid, sharp strokes of the saw
In minute the log was bronghtup and the
saw went rapidly through. ssaEv
"Now stop her, said Joel-and Smith and
John essayed to do SO.
But the min wouldn't be stopped, but went
gathering away as hard as everl 80
"Stop her, John, or BY the Lord shc'H split
herself in two, . shouted Joel But al the aix-
lures were obstinate, and refused to yield to che
exertions Of John and Smith On weat the saw,
while John and Joel perspifed
Presently the carriage presented some metallic
obstruction to the passage Of the saw, bat true
as steel,"it went against the obstruction, and
then the teeth few TSome pieces Of min iron
had been left upon the Garage way Butyetit
ceased not-up nd down up and down the
true steel to the duh case-iron, until sueiaealy
small fame broke out among the dust and
splinters near the point of contact s
"Great Cd, John, y said Joel 1.-THE infer.
nal machine is GU fire. What shall we do ?ea
:" Run down to the creek, and bring up yoar
hat full of water" said John. Joel looked affee-
tionately at his handsome tile, which is always
kept neatly brushed, but submitting to dire
necessity, he straightway made it q irebacket,
and commenced fighting the flames. John sud
Smiths straws were unavailable; nesertheiess,
which most persons win do, in ease of FIRE, @heA
there is no possibility Of doing any goof
Still that toothless saw ripped on, singing )
demon song as it scraped against the cast-iron
and the fire kept gaining little "a
Joel labored faithfully, and every two inmates
brought up his hat full of water, and threw it
upon the fire. John stood despairiuglY leaning
against post in the mill, and hanooed to his
friend. as he seemed to pause at the brink Of the
stream
"Anoth er hat-full, joel, for Gods sake I
The Internal thing win cost us at least $1,000
piece if it burns p
Besides my hat, )" said Joel but he brought
the water and poured it on.
On went the deyilish saw raking, rasping,-
and tearing itself to pieces.
At this juncture, Mr. p, the owner Of the min.
having seen the smoke came down TO the mill.
and with great difficulty the saw was stopped.
and the fire put ont. Joel was grievously
blown" with carrying water IN his hat, and
John was quire used up with excitement, whils
Smith was breathless from his exertiohs 1t some
lever which he suppose might hare soma inin-
ence in quieting the demon saw.
"Gentlemen, said the proprietor, very pa.
litey, cit is easy enough to see why you coaldT
stop the saw after you set it a-going. Thismill
has some new arrangements which I can easily.
explain" go
"For heavens sake, p" said John. 40 en-
plantations on that point 1t is the first min I
ever set a-going, and / shall neuer start anoth-
err Just send rs your bill for the damages,
and let's say no more about it. "
The "boys' paid $60for not knowing how to
stop saw, and that night John, in q feverish,
sleep Che has that blessing, chills and fever.l.
shouted to his room mate