davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Savannah morning news., 1903-08-28
HAGAN NEWS NOTES.
Negro Farmer DrO,yned-PInns for
Bnrbecue

Hagan. Ga, Aug. 27.-Jonas Brew
ton a colored farmer residing about
one and half miles south OF here.
was drowned while bathing in Canoe
chez river near here.
Crops, especially cotton. have slight
ly improved since the cessation Of the
heavy rains.
Citizens Of the town are making
elaborate preparations for a big bar
becue, and auction land sale, on sept
l5. Excursion rates have been ar
ranged with all the roads, and large
gathering is expected.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-08-28
Comma nding Troop b, list Cavalry,
Liberty Independent Troops.

-
night for their respective homes. The
Florida team, owing to it's inadequate
numerical strength, will not be able to
put a team in the match. The con-
test will be shot between teams of ten
men each, and the Floridians have
but seven men at the shoot
Contest WHI BE Close.
The match will be begun at o'clock
this morning. All three of the con-
testing teams have made excellent
scores at tina known distances and
since the match Will be shot on the
200 300 and 500 yard ranges. ten shots
at each range, the result is problenhti-
cal.
The army team, set somewhat aback
by their unexpected defeat yesterday
are determined to turn the tables on
The Savannah morning news., 1903-08-28
SCORES IN VISITORS
COMPANY MATCH.

Standing of Teams from Carolina,
Florida and Alabama.
The visitors company match, which
was wan by the Sumter Guards Of
Charleston, was shot at the 200 and
5O0-yard ranges ten shots being fired
at each range. The scores made were
very good. They were as follows:
Sumter Is. CO. Guards-40S
The Savannah morning news., 1903-08-28

The Liberty Independent troop did
not finish the match. They were too
far behind the leading teams to have
won first or second place.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-08-28
CAVALRY CARBINE MATCH
WAS A CLOSE ONE.
Governors Horse Guard Bent GeOr-
Ela Hussars IA Points.

morse OuuEO beut OGOr~
Ela Hussars Ia Points.
The Governors Horse Guard won the
carbine match. When the skirmish
run was called they were 26 points in
the lead, and though the Hussars de-
creased this lead by IL points. they
were not able to win. The showing
made by the Hussars was gratifying
to their friends, the team having to
compete against a team composed
wholly of men who have shot time
and again at Sea Grit.
The scores of the first and second
team are here given. Seven shots were
fired at each range and ten on the
slxirmish.
Governors Horse Guards--499.
200 300 500 SIX. TT.
Wilson ..........l25 % IS "a los
Wright ........... % 20 % s 81
The Savannah morning news., 1903-08-28
SNAP SHOTS AT THE RANGE.
Capt. Hyde's Men Are Playing tn,
Visitors.

Capt. HYde's Men Are Playing the
Visitors.
I'D rather have one of them new
Cracker Johnson's than a Springfield,
wouldn't you?" asked one of the scor-
ers of another.
Il told you SO! told you sou ex-
citedly exclaimed one of the members
of the first team of the Guards, as
round So was placed opposite his let
ter on the skirmish run blackboard
Il got So
"Aw, get OUT" rejoined those near
by, half credulously.
II knew / made good score. l shot
at the prone figure every time; and 1
heard 'em hit"
Il believe there's some mistake -
said a friend.
Bet you IS there's not" said Bill,
The Savannah morning news., 1903-08-28

and he reached in his big trousers
pockets for his bank roll. But before
he got it out the scorer quietly
changed his total to %.
Bits face grew very, very long
about as long as it usually is wide.
That's a bum trick was his only
comment, as the crowd twitted him
numerically.
The highest run made with the Krag-
Jorgensen gun by any of the national
guardsmen was made by Mr.. F. G.
Wilson. He made 141 points. He had
not practiced in a long time, and the
record was considered all the more
phenomenal. In making the score Mr..
Wilson experimental with the new
government cartridge made by the
Peters Cartridge Company, which was
used by the American team in Eng
land. 1t contains 220 grains and has
a CREASED bullet. Mr.. Wilson was,
of course, pleased with the perfor-
nance, and satisfied with the cartridge.
The culinary department at the shoot
continues to please. Lieut.. Woog,
commanding the United States marines,
who has attended many encampments
and shoots, said yesterday that he had
never gotten a better mel at any of
them. He said that the n. served at
Avondale was far above the average.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-08-28

"PenaIized five points for firing once
after command to cease firing.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-08-28
FINE sKIRMJSH RUN.
Continued from tenth Page.

tors. Among these. were Col. A. c.
Taylor, Col A Il. Lawton, Col G.
T. Cam Mr.. B. H. Levy. DR.. Brun-
ner and Mr. Albert Wylly The pro-
rranme for to-day b cling an excellent
one. it is expected tn at there viii be
a large crowd at the ra|nge.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-06-14
butcher HOUSE, PAWLING N Y

Duchess County of which Poughkeepsie is the
county seat, contains many picturesque and pleas
ing places. both along the Hudson River and away
from it. The county is hiy and rolling and
tains much diversified scenery and many attrac-
tive locations. One of the finest of these is Pawl-
ing, named from the original settler within
hour and a half of this city the Harlem Rail
road, and is seven hundred feet above the sea. 1t
has dry, pure air of a marked tonic quality and the
climatic conditions are in every way desirable. No
malaria or mosquitoes to be found in that part
of the State, ard even in the warmest weather the
evenings cool and delightful
In the midst of these attractive conditions the
butcher House is TO he found substantial struct-
ure of Philadelphia pressed brick. with which two
modern Queen Anne cottages connected. The
butcher House has all modern improvements and
conYeniences. including electric bells. baths. steam
heat and open fires. The sewerage and plumbing
in strict accord with the sanitary princt-
pies. All the rooms large and airy, and the
furnishings Of the best quality. The extensive
grounds are laid out in an attractive manner ana
amply shaded
Every provision for outdoor sport and recreation
is made at the butcher House The golf course Is
beautiful, and Is particularly well laid out, with
fine natural hazards and excellent turf. There is
comfortable and well kept clubhouse for the use OF
players. The excellent tennis court is wllhln the
grounds of the hotel. There well equipped
facility viii be found for enjoying the roads, winch
are ably adapted to riding and driving Green
butcher House is stocked with bass pickerel and
perch. There are many lakes. ponds and streams
in the vicinity where the angler Will hnd eXceleht
sport with trout and other game FISH. ample pro
vision IS made at the butcher House for INDOOR
entertainment There is large hall. with a stage
and several sets of scenery a drop curlaL AZ. .I
season. Nine trains day each way give adequate
facilities for reaching Pawling.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-06-14

stronger than any like waters IN bs Hotel
great bathing establishment opposite l IIoa,,
Darlington contains all the approved FUR Us
,,sathods of treatment for rheuna tlsln govt W.,
,aanS;s 6erangement of the liver, malaria ana IKE
disorders There are convenences Tor all loilus VI
batbs for eectro-t herapy the douche and massase,
I'D yvunsstc facilities while the great swimming
pool appeals to all swimmers :, ,.-o,,,,,7-
In Darlington Park. with most desirable With
inps and outlook stands the Hotel Darlington VIII
a,eTy roodern luxury and convenience and equipped
TO suit the demands of guests in the most say tbe
factory manner. The St. James Hotel, unosr VA
same management. is also in Darlington farh, riete
offers al more moderate rates the same coilpt 30
annointments and excellent equipment III Is esPE
cialy planned for those who desire TO stay 'a'e "
the season. -, .,orte and
There are ample facilities for outdoor SPOTS ; ae
recreation at Richfeld Springs and the soil nm ne
are of great excellence and within easy IedCh VI
the hotels The facilities for riding and drlVs as
ample while every form of indoor sport ana reci ca
tion is fully provided for. -, ~
To reach Richfeld Springs there are 1@ms "a "a
the New-York Central and HUDSON nv nads ar
the Delaware Lackawanna and western f9due; y.
the route may be varied by taking the huus On
River boat TO Albany and proceeding thence 10y, 10y
train The trip by carriage autoroplde can 4Iao
made from Albany over the hs5or1c tneI I +he
Turnpike in the picturesque MohaWk NaieS' INC
distance being only about sixty-fve miles
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-06-14
WEsTPoRT INN, WEsTPoRT, N. Y.

The Westport Inn, at Westport-
plain, is of the most homeiike hotels to De
found in the whole Adirondack region. The Inn oe-
cupies a commanding position on natural terrace
overlooking Northwest Bay. where, on Octoper lS
1776, the Congress galley was burned by order OF
General Benedict Arnold to prevent its failing into
the hands of a superior British force,
Under the management OF II. T. Smith the Inn
has gained the well earned reputation of being one
OF the best appointed and best conducted hotels in
the mountains. The service is efficient IN every
particular and the table is a matter or especlaI
pride the management
A new clubhouse. equipped with reading room.
billiard and pool tables and shower baths for men
and women is a feature of the hotel conveniences.
Five tennis courts and excellent golf course fur-
nish plenty of enjoyment to the lovers OF. these
games while there is end TO the drives ana lake
excursions that may be taken TO points or interest,"
old French and English forts at Crown Point [au-
sable Chasm the United States military post at
Plattsburg and the summer school at Bun Point;
The grounds about the Inn abound III beautiful
shade trees. and the carefully Kept lawns are at
tractive spots on hot afternoons.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-06-14
RICHFIELD SPRINGS DELIGHTS.
Where Many Visitors Annually Secure
Health and Recreation.

Otsego County. in the central part OF Inc state
has much Of natural beauty and attractive scenery
within its boundaries and two of the towns incluoed
e. # have wide fame-Richfeld Springs and Coop
srstoHn They are about dozen miles apart. ana
each is on q beautiful sheet of water. Richheld
Springs Of the few watering places which has
maintained its prmacy as a resort for those VINO
seek restoration OF health in connection with
summer recreation. This is due TO the healing
qualities OF its nearly a of mineral springs
7he sllDhur ones being especially recommended for
rheumatism and cutaneous disorders So wide and
well established is the reputation OF the waters at
Richfeid Springs that many persons think the sum
saler has been properly proftably passed IN
less they have had a course OF the healing springs
which conduoe much TO the benefit Of the human
system.
800 Bictneld Springs is on the beautiful Can2darago
Lake once Lake Schuyler, but to which the original
Indian name has been restored, in the midst OF a
most picturesque and delightful region The excel
lent roads lead in all directions amid wooded hills
and fertile fields TO points Of interest and places
worth visiting One OF the chief OF these is Otsego
Lake and Cooperstown. with its memories OF the
famous novelist who has given it renown- Utica
and Syracuse are the nearest large cltes' the
former thirty miles and the latter sixty miles away
distances not too great for automobile runs for
which the region is fitted.
Richfeld Springs itself is thriving village with
the attractions itself that many places in Cen
tral New-York enjoy. There churches, banks
and schools together with many pleasant MONIES %,
attractions OF foliage and flowers But IN the sum
lncr the chief interest IN the place centres about
The hotels of which the Darlington and the St
LANES are 50 well and widely known that TO name
them is sufficient to bring up in the minds of many
thousands OF persons days OF delight spent within
their walls These hotels offer for summer soJourn-
srs in the season Of 1888 the high class ad-
Nautapes which haze secured for them in the past
their primacy OF position. All that the most
fhoughtful care for and consideration of guests
can assure for their comfort and enjoyment
Is secured by the management Of the Darlington
srhe proximity the springs most sought out is
such thai IL has always been Il favorite stopping
Mace for the after the rejuVenescence TO be
ecured nv the faithful the II Is said
"a Rchfied Springs that there is no other resort in
she world where health and pleasure meet so fully
MANY well known persons nave heen benefited by
STAYING AT the place, and have &C. q = encomums
,berscT The springs 100 & the sea
level with the charm of lake. mountain and spa.
The great white sulphur springs ara laid TO be
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-06-14

first season June 81 The slightly spot on which
this landmark stands makes it conspicuous for
many miles up and down the Hudson Valley, and IL
commands most extended and diversified view At
q elevation of $3.50 feet above tidewater five
States stretch before it with territory of
twelve Thousand square miles in view, bounded by
the Adirondacks, the Green Mountains the Berk-
shires and the Highlands with the noble river for
distance of sixty miles winding like silver thread
through the landscape The average temperature is
from IL to 20 degrees lower than that of this city,
the air is the purest known and every provision
that many years OF experience in caring for
guests suggest is made. In the Vncinity of the
hotel there is much of the picturesque and enjoyable
In Catskill Mountain Park comprising nearly three
thousand acres and the beautiful North and South
lakes with their boating and fishing facilities.
The hotel is lighted by electricity. and powerful
searchght has been placed the east front. which
will be operated every evening from to II o'clock.
casting its rays over the immense territory over
looked from the hotel. This sees
dining room and a kitchen for the hotel.
equipped with all modern appliances The facilities
for outdoor sports ample the golf being
regarded as especially excellent. Some new trails
to points of interest added attraction for
mountain climbers for the present season.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-06-14
STEAMERS ON LAKE CHAMPLAIN.

One of the most important sheets of water over
which this State exercises partial control is Lake
Champlan, which extends for 126 miles on the
boundary between the Empire State and Vermont
AT its broadcast part 1t is twelve miles from shore
TO shore. and with its islands, varied indentations
and promontories. and. above all. with the views
of both the Adirondacks and Green Mountains to
be secured its bosom. 1t possesses great at
Effectiveness The coast line is most irregular,
while there are fully fifty islands. varying greatly
in size and beauty.
The surface Of the lake has been ploughed by
steamers for nearly a century. 1t only year
after Fultons first steamboat, the Cermont, had
been used on the Hudson, that the second steam
boat in the world. the Vermont, was launched at
Burlington in 1908. She had engine of 20 horse
power, and made regular trips for six years from
1909 between Whitehall, n. Y. and st. Johns,
Canada, finally running u rock and sinking. 1t
was as early 1913 that the Lake Champain Com
pany formed which consolidated with the
Champain Transportation Company, making that
the oldest steamboat company in the world. This
company now operates three boats to all parts of
Lake Champlain. They the Vermont the
Chateaugay and the Maquam. The first named.
during the season of lake navigation, plies every
weekday between PlattsburS, Bennington and IL
conderoga making the round by daylight. touch
ing at Bluff Point Port Kent (Ausable Chasm).
Burlington. Fort St Frederic and other points of
interest:
wheel boat 262 feet long. % feet wide over all l2
feet hold. and has capacity Of ll25 tons She is
and improvements known in modern steamboat
building.
The chateaugay is a sidewheel boat with hull
of steel built In 1885 and is 20o feet in length. She
runs during July and August between Westport,
y. Y. and North Hero. VI. via Burlington. Port
Kent Bluff Point, Plattsburg. Grand Isle and the
Great Back Bay of Lake Champlain
The Maquam is Mondays. Wednesdays
and Saturdays from June 10 to September Is, be-
tween Maquam and Burlington. stopping at North
R pda Taesaf an Pdrt Cliff
The Champain Transported ton Company also
onerates the steamers Sycamore, Horizon and Mo
hican on Lake George. BY taking any of these
steamers all the beauties of Lake George may be
enioyed and connections made with the varied
sorts in the entire region.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-06-14

was known at all to summer visitors. The Greene
County Catskls then only known to those
who took the long trip in mountain stages from
the village Of Catskill the Hudson It was in
1866 that the construction of the Ulster and Della
ware Railroad begun along the valley of the
Esopus Creek from Kingston westward, and it was
until last year that 1t was completed to one
onta, in Otsego County, 10S miles from the Hudson.
where connection is made with the Susquehanna
Division of the Delaware and Hudson Railroad, and
near where direct connection is made for the de-
lightful Cooperstown and Richfied Springs part of
the State. But four years after its inception the
Ulster and Delaware was in use TO reach a part
of the ever delightful Catskill region, and a few
years later it was extended TO Stamford, on the
headwaters of the Delaware. In overcoming the
difficulties in construction the engineers had to
solve many perplexns problems, but the road was
ultimately completed successfully
When it was first deemed feasible to build a
branch from Phenicia through the famous Stony
Close reach the Hunter and Tannersvilie region
only a narrow gauge road was planned, and 1t
served its until last year. when standard
gauge track put down, so that it is now pos
sible to go this part of the mountains without
ana Western Catsiiis can be reached from this
city by through trains over the West shore ana ana
junction point at Kingston 1t is also possible TO go
Kingston and there take train up into the noun,
tans, thus varying the journey; The Ulster 1 and
ne WF ac connecton is made with the west
ShnTSe ROAD and then makes it's way nearly west
ward Shokan. where the valley of the Esopus
to 5g be- seen and one is fairly in the mountains At
Phnnicia, twenty eight miles from the river +, Is
the beginning of the Stony Close and kaaters Kill
Branch. This leads through most enhancing
scenery to Hunter, Tannersvle, Hainess Corners,
the Laurel House, the kaaterskiN Hotel and the
CatskIll Mountain House, with easy access to Twi-
light Onteora. Elka and Sunset parks, which are
conjure with among the lovers of the
Catskill region.
The main line of the Ulster and Delaware from
PheniGia goes on past shandaken Big Indian and
Grand Hotel the second largest one in the
mountains, is close at hand. near the dividing line
of Ulster and Delaware counties. Thence the de-
into the latter is made, and soon the waters
Of the east branch of the Delaware are reached;
Passing Oakvil1e. Roxbury, Grand Gorge and
South Gilboa. Stamford is reached. seventy-five
miles from the Hudson, and the centre of charm
ing summer community the headwaters of the
Delaware River. On beyond lie some small villages
along the route to Oneonta, 1T of which, West
Davenport, connection is made for Rchfield Springs
by the CooperstoWn and Charlotte Valley Railroad.
For scenic beauty and to most desirable
places for summer sojourn route surpa sses that
which is pre-empted by the Ulster and Delaware
Railroad
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-06-14
SHARON SPRINGS, CENTRAL NETWORK

The village OF Sharon Springs has long enjoyed
well deserved reputation health and pleasure
resort. is In Schoharie County, in valley lloo
feet above level. amid surroundings conducive
TO health and pleasure. The white sulphur springs
are within the village limits the edge of
natural forest. There also valuable magnesia
springs and blue stone spring whose waters are
especially efficscous in of eye affections.
The Sharon SanitaTiunl consisting of the cele-
brated white sulphur springs, bathing establish
ment Pavilion Hotel and cottages, comprises an
establishment which provides for the treatment of
such disorders as rheumatism, govt, skin and ner-
yous diseases, nasal catarrh and diseases OF the
respiratory organs. malaria and heart disease The
success attendant upon the treatment has been
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-06-14

marked in many instances and large number OF
persons find themselves so much benehted py d
stay at Sharon Springs that they return every
wear for renewed treatment 49,,
The Pavilion is the largest Sharon springs ao tS
,pd there are rooms in the main building ana the
cottages for five hundred persons. For sixty years
n has been in hands OF its present owners ana IS
now three times the original size with every addl
ton and improvement that could add 10 lis c9nIoI
and attractiyeness. Arrangements are mace LOT
the use by guests of the sulphur springs when Pc
long to the hotel. The water is most benenclal Tor
both internal and external use, and all the APP
proved European methods of using the waters were
introduced many years ago and are carried Oh
under competent medical direction
Sharon Springs is reached by the Delaware ana
Hudson Railroad from Albany, by drive OF
nine miles from Palatne Bridge. on the Central.
or Cana joharie. the West Shore, which are only
separated by the Mohawk River.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-06-14
cAyueA LAKE HOUSE, sHELDRAkE, N. v.

One of the most attractive and charming of the
many sheets of water in the lake region OF this
State is Cayuga Lake, which Is forty-two miles
in length and TO four miles wide. From
the City OF Ithaca, its head. to the foot of the
lake both shores are winding aud picturesque, and
there are many most delightful points. On one OF
these stands the Cayuga Lake House. which has
as its postoffice address Shedrake. y. Y. On a
high bluff overlooking what the residents of the
region term with affectionate interest The Queen
of Lakes" il has a most delightful view up and
down as we'll as across the water There are
many handsom" shade trees in the fine lawn,
and the surroundings attractive In the extreme
The fine lawn is overlooked from the piazza which
is 236 feet in length. There are many beds OF
choice flowers rustic and arbors in the
shaded places, while By are many delightful
SHOTS to be reached by a short stroll, including
a fine maple grove, from which an extended view
is possbl The house has rooms for $50 persons.
and a shaded cottage near at hand is admirably
adapted for a family OF children. All wants are
provided for IN the facilities for amusements. and
music IS one of the features OF the house. Fresh
water bathing may be enjoyed and rowing and
sailing are fayorite pleasures The roads of the
region are fine and the scenery is picturesque That
part OF fhe State between Taughannock Falls and
shedrake has deserved reputation for health
fulness and entire freedom from mosquitoes and
malaria. The golf links is easily reached. while
yacht racing is of the features the lake
each summer
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-06-14
ULSTER and DELAWARE
The Only All Rail Route to the
CatskiUs.

The only all rail route to the Catskiis is AFFORDED
bv the Ulster and Delaware Railroad which leads
to the vicinity of all points OF interest in this most
attractive and enjoyable mountain region In fact,
it was not until constructed that the larger
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-06-14
THE CATSKILL MOUNTAIN HOUSE.

The Catskill Mountain House is well ADVANCED
toward century of catering to the public demand
for summer pleasures as will open for its eighty