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The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1897-01-13

We never heard Of more than one
commanding General who, upon tax
Ing the field against an enemy, has "A
horse, or a relay of horses, in readi-
ness for use in case it should be the
safe thing to take to flight before the
end of the battle, or after the end Of
1t. 1t was not in a horse that Weyler.
the Spaniard, trusted for safety the
other day, at moment when he was
apprehensive of danger. When he
started out in pursuit Of Maceo, he
made arrangements that railroad
train should be held at Mariel for his
service, in case 1t were needed.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1897-01-13
THE BLACK SNAKE.
He Is rs Much at Home In Tree Tops rs
on Terra Firma.


There has been much discussion among
naturalists and in sportsmen's journals
regarding the ability of the black snake,
our one constructor, to travel swiftly
amid tho branches Ten thousand men
have seen the sleek black streak of rope
accomplish tho feat easily. Here is but
one incident:
The black snakes habitat includes llli
nois. Lasalle county is not far north
Of the center of the state, and perhaps
little west OF the center line drawn
north and south. There are some very
good woods in Lasallo county, because
through that county run two of the
Mississippi's tributaries - tho Illinois
and one Of its branches, the Vermilion.
Bailey's creek il ono of the little farm
land tributaries Of the Vermilion river.
Along tho creek are reaches of woodland,
or at least thore were awhile ago In
those bits of woods-bits as compared
with Michigan forosts--there are and
have been black snakes, great fellows,
worthy of their reputation farther east
This Is what happened one day when n
young fellow went hunting. 1t is worth
the telling, because it illustrates the
black snakes nimbleness among the tree
tops:
Wandering along cautiously and qui-
city, looking for shot ON either side,
tho young man heard suddenly an un-
common rustling among the leaves
above him. He looked up and saw some
thing that astonishod him. A fox SPUR
rel--and a fox squirrel is the biggest of
the squirrel kind-was leaping from
limb to limb. from tree to tree, i'll mortal
alright, evidently fleeing from some
deadly enemy. Close behind him, curry
ing, twining and twisting, but with all
details of its locomotion invisible from
below. so swift its progress and 40 oasy
its passing from limb to limb and tree
to tree, camo three to five feet of black
ness. II was black snake pursuing the
fox squirrel. Its chase was hopeless but
the ability and tho hungry earnestness
of this one constructor of our northern
woods were demonstrated remarkably.
AS for tho man underneath-well, he
was young follow with u shotgun
Tho young follow with u shotgun is n
reasonably good shot in tho country,
and ho kills snakes. He poured load
of shot into that black streak among
tho branches, and it dropped to the
ground. merely foul, dead, moderately
sized specimen of Bosoanion constructor
Recreation.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1897-01-13

paw whit knowed, an he wuz hasty.
None nv thu Bonwells evah saw thu
inside NV ootehouse 'cept Mistah
Harry. an it mus have been putty hahd
ON him. Nigh AS kin onderstan bout
tina fun ma frien is tina Mistah Harry
got hasty Mt barbecue whah thu
gov 'nuh nv thu state wuz gwine tub
speak Some NV them Benedicts mus
have said sumpin tub him, an than wug
some shootin. Some Benediets wuz hurt
mo- less. but whut wuz mighty onlucky
TO Mistah Harry wuz tina built
hit thu gov 'nuh in thu ca'f NV thu leg.
'Thnh wuz Benedict sheriff an
othahs NV 'em roun. an somebody had
tub git rested bout tina BUILT Gose it
wua Mistah Harry. Than wan no tryin
tub fin out whose built it wuz-might
have been one NV them Benedicts yuh
know--but Mistah Hurry didn' have
many NV his frien's wiz him. 'Twan't
long befo' evahbody in thu county know
Mistah Harry shot thu gov 'nuh. Wen
ii county is takin keer NV big man
like gov 'nuh. faint nice tub have
him shot. So Mistah Harry had tub 20
tub cote an stan trial DIES like po'
white man. Thu gov 'nnh didn't have
not hin tub do wiz it. 1t wuz DIES them
Benediets
WIEN thu jedgo say Mistnh Harry
mus 60 tub thu penetentry. reckon
Mistah Har 'ymus' have made his range
ments tub go tub hell fust. but DIES then
thu gov 'nuh ho send down wud fun thu
cap tai Begin Mistah Har'y's pahdon
TO gittin i'll thu way NV his BUILT an
tina settle it. Mistah Harry didn't go
tub no pententry
what became of him. Uncle Reu-
benz
''Them Bonedicts is 'sponsible for
Ten see losin n mighty nice gommen
He's thu one whut's i'll New Yawk.
L hopes thu bass suit you. sub. -
Charles T. Trevathan in New York
Journal
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1897-01-13
THE BREATH OF HAMPSTEAD HEATH.

The wind OF Hampstead heath still burns my
check
As, home returned, muse and see arise
Those rounded hills beneath the low. gray
skies,
With CLEANS OF haze Tapped cities far to seek
These can picture, but how ftly speak
OF what might not bo seen with searching
eyes
And all beyond the listening that lies
Best known TO bards and seers in times antiqueS
The winds that of tho spirit rise and blow
Kindle my thought and shall for many a day,
Recalling what blithe presence filled the place
or one who oftentimes passed up that way,
By garden close and lane where boughs bend
low,
Until the breath of Hampstead touched his
face.
Edith NJ, Thomas In Century.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1897-01-13
A AInniA Annn.

At the reception given to DIR. John
Watson in Syracuse two Seotchmen. in
highland costume, presented themselves.
AS the day was cold, many OF tho other
guests expressed the fear that they would
suffer discomfort from their bare legs.
Hearing this, one Of the Scotchmen
laughed and said ''Do you know that a
mans knee Is like dogs nose2 1t is
bound to BIO cold anyway. That IL a
fact, and swathing the knee in hannels
and trousers doesn't make tho BODY a
bit WaImer
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1897-01-13

"Chaste MOON, sang the poet.
AT that the moon hid her face behind
u cloud
"Alas. that am unworthy Of his
praise" she sighed.
She doubtless had in mind the notori
GUS fact that once month she got full
and staid out all night. Detroit Trib-
une
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1897-01-13

What is called the Spanish needle is
the seed Of peculiar species of weed.
1t easily penetrates and adheres to cloth
or wool and is thus transported TO u
new location.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1897-01-13
A Heneotion ON Her Age,

THAT prim Miss Passay IL mad
enough to bite me -
Whats the matterf'
why, she has just joined the new
society that believes that human inn
pressions arc mainly derived through
the sense Of smell. "
"Well?'
We'll. | suggested that she was q
scenlenarian, "--Cleyeland Plain Deal
ar
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1897-01-13

The Canary islands have a peculiar
plant known as the fountain tree, which
contains reoeptaoles for the collection Of
rain. Several gallons Of water are often
found in one Of these natural pitchers.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1897-01-13
An Experiment.

where are you going, Michael. so
earlyl"
"Apothoeary's Vito got sick last
night. "
ttDoctor been there YETI"
"No. just found prescription In
the street when l WAS in town. and I'm
going to have that made up and try it, 4"
-Fliegende Blatter.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1897-01-13
Same Old Way.

Robert-When | get into my new
house, mean that everything shall sc
like clockwork.
Richard--I see. The same as hereto
7ore--tick, tick Boston Transcript.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1897-01-13

The mosquitoes found in swamps and
damp woods are generally more bril-
liantly colored than those varieties
which frequent human habitations
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1897-01-13

According to an estimate in work
on building, three plasterers, with one
helper, will put ON $50 yards Of two
coat work in II day.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1897-01-13

pliny says that the almond blossom
was regarded by the young people of his
nee M mn emblem Of hone
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1897-01-13
Wanted An Idea ' $ns e. ss'S:

Protect your ideas they may bring you wealth.
Write JOHN WEDDEKBURE a CO., Patent Attor-
neys Washinston. q q. for their 81 800 priEs ofrer
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1897-01-13

Mistress -Didn't / tell you, Norah.
that I should be at home to no one?
Il Norah-Yis. ma'am; but the lady has
on list the foinest new hat yez liver laid
Dyes on, an fought it me Christian
jooty 20 hev yez see 1t.
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1897-12-10
Gave Up Pistols and MoDey

4 crowd Of lIilliardvilc negroes
claim that they were held up at the
point ol At revolver and robbed, few
nights ago, by Raymond Hicks and
anothernegro whose name they did not
give. Five dollars, they claim, wa,
taken from one, four from mother,
aud smaller amounts and II pistol was
taken from each of the others. How
two negroes could hold up and rob
about dozen others, all of whom were
armed with pistols, is not explained
The two negroes charged with the rob
berry are both missing, and il is claimed
they were chased into II swamp, There
is something n little mysterious about
this affair, and it woy yet devcIopc
that gambling game was at the bot
tom of the whole thing
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1897-12-10
Fox Hunting

In the fox chase Monday night were
II persons and IL dogs The fox VA,
an extra large old fellow and did some
artful dodging, but did not climb, He
took refuge once under Eli Gavin's
barn, and jumped on his puppy in the
yard The chase ended in catching
the fox in Col McLeod's field Sheriff
Walker was the first TO reach the con.
Hict, but Col. Mcleod rushed in and
cut of the tail while the dogs were
shaking him,
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1897-12-10
The Big MeetiDe

The biz tent meeting conducted by
Reverence Quattlebsum and Toylur
closed here sunday night with grand
accession to the church,
II new converts were taken in ana
one Joined 10y letter
Long will these two good men he re-
membered in Charlottesville. They
have stirred up n stronger feeling Of
religion than has been felt here in
many years Their conventions were
not confined to women and children,
but included all sorts and among them
were some of the hardest cases in the
community
There was general warming up Of
those who were already members Of
the church, and the power and infu-
encc of the Mighty spirit spread out
over all the community ard was fell
and enjoyed by many II sinner who did
not Join the church, but firmly resolved
to do better in the future,
A great spiritual blessing has been
poured out on Crawrordyillc and every
citizen rejoices that it came,
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1897-12-10
b Our SeDtimeDts

The preachers hayegonc, They hay
affected great deal of good in oul
small community We do not know
which of them perpetrated II sarcastic
epigram concerning the fair sex, 81.
whether it was especially directed
against Cruwfordville, hut one Of them,
probably Brother Taylor, is reported 60
have said II want to see the young
women less up-to-date,' and the older
ones less 'up-to-snuh.
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1897-12-10
BurDed To Dec tb

Warred, the little four year-old son
Of Hon. W. q. Rouse, while playing
around fire in the yard last tuesday
morning, caught on fire and was so Sc
riously burned that he died Thursday
night. lie was bright little fellow
and the only son, The sympathy OF
the entire community goes out to the
bereaved parents,
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1897-12-10
Potatoes and Shade Trees,

\ shade seems not to interfere with
the growing Of sweet potatoes. Fine
yellow yams weighing from three to
five pounds each were dug yesterday
under the large oak and hickory trees
in Col. Mcleods field, fronting on Tai
lahassee street. She largest of them
were found growing close up to the
root of the trees. They seemed to
grow best under the hickory trees.
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1897-12-10
Beautiful Polmetto,

A wagon load Of palmetto trees pass
ID through town yesterday, TO he set
cut on Mr.. Hall. place IN Leon county.
Having ornamented the gropnd- of the
Hotel Panacea with these beautiful
,raes. Mr.. Hall has now turned his at
tention to beautiiyng his country home
in Leon
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1897-12-10
Wild Duck Shooting

VII. duck shooting ON our Cult
coast has been tine thi, season, but the
ducks are getting shy now. MIR Willie
Walker has been Strengthening them ut
the rate of dozen ut single shot
lie recently Ragged 20 at two shots
from single barrel gun, they were all
large English ducks and very fat, Mr.,
IL. &. Crawford who shoots for sport
only, bagged 20 one evening last week,
,hooting only one ut II time lie put
out his decoys, took n seat in the
tall grass on II camp stool, kept hF
pointer dog by his side and got them ali
without wetting his feet
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1897-12-10
Cupid at The Meetlpg

Mr., Daisy NJ MoScly Of Aucilla, and
Mr. W. b, Taylor of Grcenville, were
happily united IN marriage last Sunday
afternoon no the residence of their mu-
tual friend, Col L, Don Mcleod, in
this place
The bride is the youngest daughter,
of Rev. j. ), Barnett and has been
here for two weeks or more visiting
friends and assisting the choir at the
big tent meeting The groom i,a rail-
road engineer lie is the youngest son
of the late W. b. Taylor, who was II
prominent lawyer of Live Oak
lie had come over saturday To attend
the big meeting, and to see Mrs Nose
ly whom he had previously met and
fallen in love with,
Finding his love reciprocated, Mr..
Taylor decided 10 get married at once
and 20 home prepared To keep house,
He was not long in finding Judge Giles
who issued the license and then came
up to Col Mcleod + and tied the knot
that made the twain one,
Thesbride and groom remained in
Charlottesville, receiving congrotula-
ton, aud wishing friends until Tuesday
morning when they left for Aucilla
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1897-12-10
VOL. 1, NO. 2e,
bracelet Lost.

A gold plated chain bracelet, given
to littlc Miss Ionic Giles by her father
rs II birth day present, was lost this
week somewhere about the court house
grounds, The finder will confer q
great favor and receive the everlasting
good will ola little girl 10y returning
it To W W. Walkers store.
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1897-12-10

The citizens Of Crawrordyille threw
vide open their doors to visitors 10 the
big meeting, aud every house in town
was crowded, bat all we're cared for
40 visitor was allowed 20 sleep out, or
to 60 away hungry
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1897-12-10

The trial of Milton Farmer charged
with assault and attempt to murder,
resulted in acquitn, The evidence be-
ing shat he cut George Henry IN self
defense
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1897-12-10

Wakulla county will he sweet for the
next twelve months. There has been
syrup enough made in this county this
season to float steam boat on the
Wakula river
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1897-12-10

Mr. II. G. Crawford, of Tallahassee e,
was among his CrawfordyiIle friends
saturday and sunday He came down
to look after his property interest in
thi, county md to arrange some sales.
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1897-12-10
FAIR NOTICE.

DR.. r. J Hall needs his money, and
has placed his accounts in my hands
for collection Those indebted to him
will please cnll ON me ut once and
make settlement on satisfactory ar
engagements, and save further cost,
yR. Don Mcleod,
Attorney Mt Law.
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1897-12-10

Miss Helen Macon and Mr. Ralph
Causseauy, Miss Florida Walker and
Rcvcrends Qudttlebaum and Taylor
enjoyed days outing mt Shell Point
Tuesday
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1897-12-10

Quarterly meeting at Union chcrch
last Saturday and sunday, was we'll at
tended and was warmed up 10y RrVer-
ends Weir and Gray Two new nem-
members we're taken in.
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1897-12-10

Wakulla can beat the world on tur-
nips, Mr.. W. NJ. Moody has some that
measure two feet nine inches in crcum
fere nee and weigh nine pounds each
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1897-12-10

A handsome two story residence is he
ing erected at Sopchoppy station, for
Mr.. II d. Landers.
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1897-12-10

4 handsome law office for Cot, Nat i
Walker, is being erected on his lot
West of the court house,
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1897-12-10

Those who have seen the sugar cane
1f Mr. John f. Houston, OF SopchOppy,
say that il beats all the records. II is
equal to that grown on the rich bot
IONS OF Iouisius
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1897-12-10

The big tent was crowded Sunday
with people from all over this county
and many from adjoining counties.
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1897-12-10

The county Commissioners and
school board were in regular session
Monday and transacted the IT. usual
routine of business
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1897-12-10

Eleven foxes have been caught
around Crawfordville this season, arc
the hunters are still catching them,
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1897-12-10

Twenty seven barrels and a half OF
good syrup were made this season Big
Mr. Silas Allen on a little patch 55yds
wide by 1875 long
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1897-12-10

Simon Hines says that he has killed
with his dogs this season, nine foxes
four coons and one wild cat.
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1897-12-10

One wild goose and p ducks were
killed to day by MesSrs r g. Council
and J j Harrell,
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1897-12-10

Dr.. Hall has instructed Col Mcleod
10 bring suit on the accounts placed IN
his hands for collection, if not paid at
once as he needs his money
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1897-12-10
The first white frost and ice Of the
season came Saturday night

Mr.. Luther Tucker, of Mack, wa
here last week attending the big meet
ing
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1897-12-10

Some OF Mr.. Joe NJ Aliens sugar
cane was weighed, and the stalks
weighed I pounds each.
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1897-12-10

4 pretty little baby girl arrived
Tuesday night TO bless the home OF
Sheriff II. n. Walker, and he is al
smiles now
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1897-12-10

Mr.. ToniSyirot of the Sopchoppy dis
trict has finished his new residence and
moved into it last week.
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1897-12-10
LOCAL
Col. Nat Walkers in Tallahassee this
week on legal business.

q DR.. Hunt left Sunday for a business
trip 10 Tallahassee,
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1897-12-10

Reverends Quattebaum md Taylol
left Wednesday for Woodville whero
they will open big meeting tomor-
row
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1897-12-10

4 wagon load of large speckle trout &,
caught with hook and line were
brought into market 10 day by Capt.
TruIl. We saw him sell two for 10
cents, one weighed ten pounds the 9TH
pr five
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1897-12-10

Work Oh the building for the graded
school has started up again, Mr.. Pr
gott, the contractor, having finished
boiling syrup, will push it rapidly on
TO completion now.
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1897-12-10
Fixing Him Up.

We are glad to learn that abolL
enough money has been raised for Rev
". A. Wier to settle up his store ac'
count for the year and fix him up for
conference. If not enough, the balance
il is hoped will Be contributed within
the next few days, and Crawfomville's
minister can go to conference, with n
light heart and a bright face
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1897-12-10

7 lead and never follow in low prices
+ IS. Duval
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1897-12-10

See my line Of ladies cloaks Il Jack
cts. Big bargains +. W Duval.
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1897-12-10

when you want bargains call on me.
+, ". DuvaI.
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1897-12-10


Here are few special prices;
- inch beds, double 30
rs inch beds, double 2,5O
~ inch beds double 2,75
rs inch beds, double 300
Wood seat chair 40
Wood seat chair 10
solid oak sets 1870
Solid onk Rockers l,2o
Large willow arm chair POO
Mattresses 2,25
Springs sligo, Sl,Io stats
Wire springs $3.50 $500 .'
Shades with rollers log 2Oe 25e 50e
Mating and all things in proportion,
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1897-12-10

You can Sny a good all
wool suit ofMen's or Boys
Clothing at +. W. Duval's,
for only $3.50. Look at
them
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-06-14
IRISH CHAMPION DEFEATED.
HandbaII Player Carney, of Chicago,
Won Six Games

CHICAGO, June 13.-William Carney, of
Chicago champion handball player of the
West this afternoon took six games out
of the series of seven played from James
Fitzgerald, champion of Ireland. The
match was for $500 a side and the cham
pionship of the world. A large crowd wit
messed the contests and the champion from
Tralee was a pronounced favorite over the
local man. Old-time players figured that
II would be only an exercise gallop for
fitzgerald, but the showing made by Car
ney completely upset the calculations of
the wise ones. In every particular Carney
was the superior man. with the possible
exception of tossing the ball While sew
eral OF the scores were decidedly one-sided
the games We're intensely interesting from
the call of time until the ball took an
ugly bound and gave Carney the winning
ace In the seventh game. Hardly a tallY
was scored without a half dozen passes
being made, and in several instances the
pail was put up ten times before an ace
was scored on the handout. 1t is said that
the lrishman held Carney cheaply ard neg
llected his training somewhat as he had
been informed that the Chcagoan was a
mere novice when pitted against man
with big reputation. Score:
Carney-21, 81 13, 81 81 81 81
Fitzgerald-1, 5, 21, 4, 15 10 l6
The men will meet again on July 4 in
Brooklyn, for the final series of eight
games.