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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-20
SAYS RECORDS REFUTE 1T.
Clerk Gideon Denies the Charges
Made by ReddinGton.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10. F. NJ.
Gideon, the clerk of the general land
office who was referred to by Thomas
ReddingtOn in the testimony before the
senate Pacific railroad committee yes
terday as having changed the land
office records so as to throw 100000
acres of government land to the South
ern Pacific railroad has made a clear
denial of the charges.
Mr. Gideon is a resident of Washing
ton, and at his home tonight made
the following statement: 1.-The story
told by Mr. Reddington Is absurd
ridiculous and unqualifedly false and
without foundation or color of truth.
The records of the land office will vim
dictate me, but l will now insist upon
the most thorough investigation and
stand ready at all times to answer any
and all questions so far as my con-
nection with the Southern Pacific lands
or my connection with the land office
are concerned. 1 court the fullest In
quiry into the matter"
Mr. Gideon was appointed to the land
office from KOkOmo, Ind, in 1888, and
was in charge of the division of adj
justment of land grants. Upon leav-
ing the land office he was employed by
the Southern Pacific as an attorney
before the interior department, remain
ing in their employ until December,
1894.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-20

rotary Of state; Henry Dearborn, OF Massa-
chusetts, TO be secretary OF war; Lew Linz
coln Of Massachusetts,, to be attorney gen.
eral, of the United States.
Robert r. Livingston, Of New York, to be
minister plenipotentiary Of the United States
to the Republic OF France.
AS soon as these nominations were
confirmed the senate adjourned to meet
again in December. During the recess
Jefferson completed an entirely new
cabinet by appointing Albert Gallatin,
Robert Smith and Gideon Granger to
be- respectively, secretary Of the treas
ury secretary of navy and postmaster
general. At that time there was only
six departments, that Of the interior
not yet having been organized. The
members of Adams. cabinet are record
ed by Jefferson as having resigned.
But the members Of Washington's cab
met did not resign when John Adams
in 1897 became the president, and no
new cabinet officers were appointed.
Washington's advisers were retained by
Adams, but Jefferson selected his own.
Although he never said it, in so many
words, Thomas Jefferson was the first
president to emphasize his belief in the
doctrine that ito the victor belong the
spoils."
Before the conclusion of his term,
President Adams sent to the
senate the names Of a num-
Der Of men whom he desired to
place In good offices. President
Elect Jefferson eXerted his influence to
prevent the confirmation Of the favor
ties of President Adams; and they
were not confirmed.
In his message Jan. 6, 1902, President
Jefferson informs the senate Of some
commissions he had Issued during the
recess, showing that twenty-three OF
the commissions were issued to fill va
cancies caused by removal, and
tWenty-seven were to take the places
of gentlemen nominated by Adams in
the last days of his term as president,
but not confirmed by the senate.
The form in which these nominations
were communicated was like this:
George Maxwell, of New Jersey, at
torney for district of New Jersey, vice
Frederick Frelinghuysen, nominated
March g. but not appointed. jefferson
attributed to the senate the function of
appointment" The word now used is
confirmation All the offices which
Adams thus sought to fill with
desirable offices, such as those
Of United States attorney, the
United States marshal. In every case,
without exception, Jefferson brushed
aside the man named by Adams, and
gave the commission to man of his
own selection.
This may be termed "Jeffersonian
simplicity" but 1t looked a little rank
even to admirers of Jefferson. He had
nerve, determination of character; and
he believed that friends Of the admin
istration should have preference. May
be Jefferson would't have done a thing
to the civil service law, this year, If it
had left lot of Cleveland men in the
best offices. Smith b. Fry.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-20
slipping.
DON'T GO TO CHINA.
Consul GoOdnow's Warning to Rail-
road Men.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 19.-The first report to
the state department from United States Con-
sui General Goodnow at Shanghai contains
warning to American railroad men not to go
to China for employment
Says he THE American only invites star
walton who comes here without a definite con-
tract Of employment with some reputable firm
made before he leaves America I must ad-
wise United States railway employees that there
is at present market for Their labor in
China, and should more roads be constructed
there will be market only II these roads are
built by Americans"
The consul general says he has had many
inquiries from American railroad men as to
the chance for employment In China, so he de-
scribes the small Chinese railroad system to
show the hopelessness of looking in that di-
rection for work. There are only two rail-
ways In operation with total mileage of 1884,
miles. They employ only twentyseven for
eigners, of whom four are engineers, and the
managers and division superintendent The
operatives are practically al Chinese. and a
foreigner cannot compete with them. The
highest salaried natives are the telegraph OPP
orators at $40 per month. Engineers get from
500 to $50 and train hands and trackmen s.
to SO per month. All of this is in Mexican
silver, worth A cents gold on the dollar. The
roads are paying 10 per cent dividend.
Another road is under construction from
Shanghai TO Woo Sung-fourteen miles-and
Chinese are doing all Of the work, and on
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-20
pITTsBuRG WANTS THE VETERANS.
Half MiIIiOn-DoIlar Monument to BE
Unveiled In 1900.

PITTSBURG, Pa, Dec. 19.-The in
itial step toward securing the G. A. r.
encampment for Pittsburg in 1900 was
taken last night by the Allegheny Coun-
ty G. A. r. association, and the plan
will be agitated at the coming Cincin-
natl encampment.
In connection with the encampment
if it should be held here, it is proposed
to unveil a grand soldiers monument to
cost in the neighborhood Of $780, 900
The Pennsylvania legislature of 1895
passed an act empowering each county
to erect a suitable soldiers monument
at the expense of the cit zens, the neces-
sary amount to be raised by taxation.
Tt is believed by the veterans here
abouts that 1900 will be the last year
for encampments. 1t is their ambition,
therefore, to have the organization wind
up it's career in this city, and at the
same time take part in the dedication
of the proposed grand memorial to the
nations dead.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-20

Dec. IS the first sod was turned on the
projected road from Hankow to Picking, the
completion of which depends upon the sue
cess of the Belgian syndicate in floating its
loan.
Mr.. GoodnOw recounts the ambitious
schemes OF Director Sheng, Of the imperial
railway, to create a vast system of railways
in central China, and encloses a map show
ing the projects. He says Sheng's plan is to
build these roads as money can be borrowed
outside of China. He proposes to couple with
the railway loans a government loan Of $50
100000 to pay the balance of the japanese war
indemnity. In this way the option of building
the Chinese roads would be held out to the
parties taking the government loan. and tho
support of foreign governments for the gov
eminent loan would be secured by allowing
the successful syndicate TO furnish all the ma
terial and skilled labor needed for the rail-
roads.
Mr.. Goodnow points out that under these
conditions there Will be no market for Amer
lean railway material or labor unless Ameri-
cans furnish the money to build the railways.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-20
PICKED UP A BOATS CREW.
Sailors From the Ranger Rescued
From Barren Island.

SAN DIEGO. Cal, Dec. 19.-The four
masted British ship Roby, Capt. Jones,
arrived in port today IA days from
London. Capt. Jones reports that last
Thursday morning, when off st. Mich
olas island, he was hailed by crew
in distress. He hove to and sent off a
Iife-boat to the distressed men, who
were found to be five sailors and their
captain of the sloop Ranger. The lat
ter states that he was engaged in TAX
ing supplies from San Pedro to ST. Mich
olas, and that on the night of Dec
9 the sloop dragged her anchor in
fearful storm and went on the rocks a
total wreck, the crew escaping with
their lives only. All the men had been
without shelter for seven days and
were suffering greatly for food and
nourishment They were taken on
board by Capt. Jones and shown every
attention.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-20
HALF RATES TO CANADA
By the 500 Line.
OBJECT TO THE RAISE.
Peculiar Conditions May Result in
Strike of POtters.

TRENTON, N. J., Dec. 19-The man
ufacturing potters and their employees
are still at odds over the matter of a
scale of wages to go into effect on
Christmas, the time when the manu-
facturers promised they would restore
the 1919 per cent cut made on the wages
Of the men some time ago. The men do
not want a uniform 121a per cent raise
of the wages they are now getting, but
want notifications made to meet the
changes that have been made in the
matter of designs of certain lines Of
goods and the changes in the demand
for different goods. Several conferences
have been held without result, and the
men are threatening that unless a sat
isfactory result is agreed to by the
manufacturers by Friday, they will go
on strike. The manufacturers will hold
a conference on Tuesday.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-20

Smokers Holiday Presents.
Call at Adam Fetsch's, Fifth and
Robert, for smokers presents.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-20
ANNOUNCE ENTS.

NOTICE-The trustees Of The State Savings
Bank, Germania Life ms. Bldg, Attn and
Mimi sts., have declared a semi annual
dividend at the rate of 4 per cent per an
nun for the period ending Jan. 1. 1898. De-
positors entitled to interest will please pre-
sent their books at the bank on or after
Jan 20. 1898. The new interest period be-
gins Jan. l, 1898 All deposits made on or
before Jan. 8. 1895 will be entitled to six
months interest July l, 1898. Jul. NJ. Cold
smith, Treasurer.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-20
st. Paul & Duluth Railroad, Holiday
Excursion RateS.

On December 2S, "a, % and 81. and
January /, 1898, the st. Paul & Duluth
Railroad company will sell Holiday
Excursion Tickets from and to all
points on their line at rate Of a fare
and one-third for the round trip. Tick
cts good for return passage on and
until January 4, 1898.
Ticket offices Union Depot and 396
Robert Street.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-20
Holtday Excursion Rates.

The 500 Line make the low rate Of
one fare and third for round trip to
New York, N. Y, and points in New
England. Good leaving December goth
to oath, with return limit to January
18th. For further information apply
500 Line Ticket Office, S9S Robert
street
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-20
DIED..

STRUB-M Michael, at his late residence, Ms
sissippi street and Lake Como and Phalen
avenue, Sunday Dec. 10, aged seventy nine
years. Funeral from above residence
Wednesday morning Dec. %, at $50 o'clock.
Service at St Beruard's church at 9 o'clock.
Sandusky o., papers please copy.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-20
Plate Glass Workers Go Back

KOKOMO, Ind, Dec. 19.-The plate glass
strike is over. the 800 men in the Kokomo
and Elwood plants having accepted the COM
pany's proposition for polishers to be paid
for piece work. Both factories will resume
operations this week.
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1897-11-19
Fix Him Up.

Conference will be on hand soon and
the pastor of evry Methodist church in
Florida will be expected to be there
and give an account of his years work.
Every community will be judged by
the personal appearance of II sminister
and the report that he makes. So lets
see that Crawfordville will be fairly
judged. Don't wait to be called on for
small contribution to help the minis
ter to Conference. The servant is wor-
thy Of his hire, hunt up deacon and
contribute what you can afford
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1897-11-19
Fox Huptip0

Those about Crawfordville who en-
JOY fox hunting had plenty Of sport
last week. Four hunts wound up with
the killing Of as many foxes. The
chase Saturday night was full of excite
ment nearly everybody in town turned
out. There were fourteen dogs, and
all good yelpers, and the iyx seemed to
run for the special entertainment of
the hunters. For nearly five hours he
tircled around in the fields OF DR.. Moore
Col, Mcleod and Capt. w, w Walker,
his last run was down Tallahassee
street and the dogs caugAt him in the
road near Eli Gavin's hopse,
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1897-11-19
A RE MiNDER.

To the Members and friends OF the
NJ. f. Church South, in Wasulla Mis-
! sion.
Dear Brethern:- ~
The churches are behind Nth their
assessments, and | am left IN debt, am
sadly embarrassed, and unless relief
isgiven at once, will be unable to at
tend Conference. ~"
Let the stewards and all others in
terested inaugurate ut once some plan
for bringing relief The time is short
and will not admit of DELAY. l am in
debt to Mr. w. W. Walker about fifty
dollars. He kindly proifet to accept
staple articles of produce y a pay top
market prices crediting sarlie.on my ac-
count. Let all who cannot contribute
money carry some kind OF produce to
Mr. Walker and relieve your pastor of
his embarrassment. Do thf within the
next three weeks or you will be too
late.
The last Quarterly Conference for
the current year will be held at Curtis
Mills Union church, Dec 3--5
Again brethren, appeal to you for
relief. cannot pay my debts and go to
Conference unless the assessment is
paid. = Fraternally Yours,
William A. Wier,
Pastor in charge of Wakulla Mission
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1897-11-19
TURKEYS GALORE,

Wild turkeys have worried Mr.. Frank
Duval much this week He went oul
Tuesday and was run over by % fine
fat fellows. So anxious was he 10
scoop the entire flock at one shot that
he finally let them all get away while
trying to get them in line, and he did
not fire shot. lie went again next
day, and took stand for them. After
sitting quietly for abou two hours, he
fell asleep and was snoring Justify
when the flock of turkeys came up and
set up such putting that it aroused
him. When he opened his eyes, there
stood the entire flock, putting at him
as il he had been snake, but they had
come up on the wrong side Of him, and
in order to shoot, he had to reverse
shoulders and take it left handed At
ter fumbling his gun for n minute or
two he banged away at the breast Of
fine gobbler that stood like statue,
50 close that he could have counted
his long beard, but he didn't touch
feather. He thinks now that there was
something wrong about the moon,
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1897-11-19
Deer Cousht Swimming.

Messrs. James Alligood, Bob Bras
we'll, Will Halle and Will Reynolds
caught deer Tuesday, out in the bay
between the cutoff and Gull Island
Mr.. All Tucker, with his dogs, was
pushing the deer, when it took TO the
water at the mouth OF Spring creek and
struck out for Gull Island, distance
of two miles; the crowd followed in
boats until il get well out into the bay
then closed in on it and cut Its throat
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1897-11-19
Big Potatoes.

Very agreeably surprised was Mr.
James Smith yesterday whe he began
digging his potato crop. The condi-
tions had been so unfavorable during
the early part of the season that he was
counting on getting a very poor yield
but the warm rains Of late had worked
wonders, and he found his potatoes too
large to bake without cutting UP.
Many OF them are as large as the head
Of half grown boy.
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1897-11-19
A Cuttips Bee.

Milton Farmer and George Henry,
two negro boys inthe upper portion Of
the county, INDUCED IN little free
and friendly fight yesterday, and MIL
ton proceeded TO carve up George in
the most approved negro festival style.
went out last night and towed him in.
George may die,
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1897-11-19

John Day was arrested Tuesday,
charged with stealing pistol from
Tom Mitchell. The case was tried
Tuesday night. The defendant, who
was represented by Col. Nat Walker,
clnimed to have found the pistol, and
n brilliant array of witnesses were in
troduced on both sides. The jury re-
tired about o'clock, but could not
agree on verdict, and the case will be
tried again tonight.
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1897-11-19
~ MUSIC BOX
Given ~ way.

Every cash purchaser of 81. % worth
of goods, including 25s worth of Jewell
ry. ut Duvals store, will be- entitled 10
ticket and the one holding the larg-
est number of tickets ON Christmas day
will get the handsome Criterion Music
box, valued at S67, Now on exhibition
at Duval's Store,
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1897-11-19

Potatoes and turnips as large as a
halfgallon measure were presented to
the BREEZE this week as a sample of
the crop grown by Sterling and Cocker
Forbes, two sons of Mr.. X. B. Forbes
under 10 years Of age. Two of each
would make meal for a large family.
The root crops of Wakulla are hard to
beat.
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1897-11-19

Mullet seem to be the only fish inten-
ded to be protected between the 10Th
Of Nov. and the 3lst Of Dec. There is
nothing in the fish law to prevent the
catching of any other fish from now I'M
Til the LIST of June.
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1897-11-19
FAIR NOTICE.

DR.. T. J. Hall needs HE money, and
has placed his accounts in my hands
for collection. Those indebted to him
will please call on me at once and
make settlement or satisfactory ar
rangsthefits, and save further cost.
X. Don Mcleod, .o
Attorney at Law.
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1897-11-19

We are requested to state that Rev.
Steven j. Revels will fill tho Baptist
pulpit at Arran on the 4th Sunday be-
ing the 18th of this month.
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1897-11-19

Sheriff Walker went out hunting yes
terday, and returned with his buggy
loaded with ducks and squirrels. Small
game are so plentiful in the hammocks
Of this county, that boy with one eye
and sling shot can get all he wants.
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1897-11-19

Rev Mr.. Taylor arrived today and is
busy preparing the poles for stretching
the big gospel tent. 1t will be put up
on the court house square and will COW
err a space 20 feet long by 80 feet wide
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1897-11-19

Fine cucumbers, as large as a mans
arm and 7 or inches long are a
delicacy that Is now being enjoyed by
Mr. II. K. Eubanks. He planted them
in September, and the vines are bear
ing as luxuriously as il it were Spring
time.
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1897-11-19

Mr.J. M. Quigg gave bond and went
home to his family, where his daily la
Dor Is needed to support his wife and
little one.
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1897-11-19

1t has begun to dawn OH the outside
world that there are two sides to the
Quigg-Sangster shooting affair. Ii gen.
orally takes two to make a fight.
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1897-11-19

The old fields around Crawfordville
seem to be overrun with foxes. The
boys go out almost every night, and
always bring one in before morning
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1897-11-19
VOL. 1. NO. &C,

When YOU need Brides,
Saddles or Harness, look at
my line. | will save You
money. My line is complete
+. ID uval.
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1897-11-19

The fishing season wasi out Monday
night, and most Of the fishermen
reeled their nets and pulled out for
home.
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1897-11-19

Mr.. Rafe Porter, Of Spring Greek
heighborhood. was in town yesterday,
getting deeds to some lands that he
has recently boughs from Mr. F W.
buvsl,
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1897-11-19

A compost OF fish heads, oak leaves,
ashes and cotton seed is being put up
by Col Mcleod as an experiment.
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1897-11-19

We were shown some tutnips Sum-
day, by Mr.. r. B. Forbs, groin on his
place near town, some of which would
weigh several pounds
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1897-11-19

Mr. Slater, prosperous farmer Of
Of Thomas county Georgia, and mer-
chant Of Townsville is at Spring Greek
this week, with his two little sons en-
joying an outing.
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1897-11-19

Miss Helen Macon and Mrs. Daisy
Mosely, Of Aucilla, are here, the guests
of Miss Florida Walker -
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1897-11-19

Reverends j. s. Barnett and A. J..
Quattlebaum are expected to arrive
tomorrow, to join in the big tent meet
ing
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1897-11-19

There is no prettier spot on earth on
which to build town than right he re
m Crawfordville, and little energy
would soon develope it.
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1897-11-19

Those who planted fall gardens
struck it right in this section, for the
seasons have been very favorable.
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1897-11-19

The constitutionality Of the new fish
law will be tested by the owners of the
Wakulla seine yards, we understand.
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1897-11-19

November is nearly gone, yet. the
vegetation in this county looks as green
and fourishing as Spring.
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1897-11-19

Miss Florida Walker returned We'd
nesday from a visit to friends in Au-
ella.
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1897-11-19

The friends OF Mr.. and Mrs Andrew
Vickers, sympathize deeply with them
in the loss OF their baby, who died
Tuesday morning
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1897-11-19
The Tallahassee
FURNITURE EMPORIUM
W D Hortt. Prop.
DEALER IN,
All LxiI1ds OF Fur
rpitIirG, Window
Shades, Wall
Paper. Mat
tir1Gs, Etc.
Tollobossee =. Florida.

Here are few special prices:
iS inch beds, double l.5O
~ inch beds, double $50
81 inch beds, double 2,75
5S inch beds, double $50
Wood seat chair 40
Wood seat chair rs
Solid oak sets 800
Solid oak Rockers l,2b
Large willow arm chair 200
Mattresses 2,2b
Springs $l,25, 81, rs Stats
Wire springs $3.50 $500
Shades with rollers l5s 2Os 25s 800
Mating and all things in proportion.
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1897-11-19

Capt. S, X. Causseaux is reported
quite sick at his home on the Wakulla
river.
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1897-11-19

The good will and friendship!of neigh
bors is worth more more to man than
gold or silver and he should strive
harder to secure il.
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1897-11-19

Mr.. Joe, Duval, Of Carrabelle, visi.
ted relatives and friends in Crawford
vile this week,
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1897-11-19

Messrs Wright Walker Jr. and Chas,
Smith spent part Of this week at Shell
Point.
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1897-11-19
Capt. W. w. Walker left for ITALIA
hassee Wednesday on business,

Five wild ducks were killed in Brim
Fountain one day this week by Eli Cav
in