davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-05-23

In order to make his meaning clear Mr.
! Monk drew hun out from the cottage anC
whispered something in his ear. William
Jones turned rs white as death, and began &
tremblo all over.
~ couldn't do it, sir, he moaned. "Loob
We now-I couldn't do I'll"
Monk stamped his foot impatiently; then
he turned to his frightened victim.
"Listcn to me, William Jones. You OUGHT
to know by this time that | have both the
power and determination to effect my ends.
Continue to oppose me and play the fool and
all that power shall be used against yuu DO
| you heart | viii ruin you! l will hand YOU
over to the authorities as thief will have
| you tried for concealing the papers which
might have proved the identity Of tho child
found washed ashore fifteen years ago. DO
you hearN
| Mr. Monk evidently knew the nature Of the
man with whom he had to deal, for after a
little more conversation William Jones, cow.
| crins like frightened child, promised i'm.
plict obedience
"Now, then" said Monk, when he had
brought matters to n satisfactory termira-
ton, you will show me this hiding place of
yours"
To this William Jones at first objected, but
Monk was firm.
"Who knows" said he, "but there may be
other things having reference to the child.
mean TO see for myself. Now, William
jones'
SO William Jones, seeing that resistance
would be useless, promised to conduct his
friend TO the cave; and after a good deal Of
hesitation and Of continued show of rInwill-
ngncss ON William Jones' part the two men
started of.
When they drew near to the cave William
Jones gave cry and pointed to tho sand.
Looking down, Monk clearly saw footprints
They followed them and found that they led
right to the mouth of the cave.
ITS standing opcnn cried William Jones,
as he pointed down with trembling finger.
"Folow mcr' said Monk, crawling down
into the hole
Jones followed in terror.
As he reached the rocks below he heard a
sharp cry, and looking down saw, by the dim
light Of n candle stuck in the wall, Brinllley
struggling helplessly in the powerful grip of
Monk. lie had been sprung upon from be-
hind, and was helpless through sort of
garottc.
Mortified and trembling, William Jones
was rooted to his place.
Suddenly he saw the young man fall back
ward lifelcss, ard with one last gasp, lie per-
fectly still. Monk stopped over him and
looked into his face.
ooh Mr.. Monk" cried William, sis he's
he-r
"He is deadI' was the reply. $50 much
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-05-23
CHAPTER XII.
BURIED

1t Is not my purpose to describe the inter
view which took place between my hero and
Mr.. Monk. Suffice it to say that when the
young man again emerged from the gloomy
shadows of tho dwelling there was a curious
smile upon his face, while Mr. Monk, who had
followed him to the door and watched his re
treating figure, wore n horrible expression Of
hatred and fear.
No sooner had he disappeared than Monk
left tho house also, and, following footpath
through the woods, made straight for will
liam jones' cottage. Entering unceremoni-
ously, he found that worthy seated beside tho
hearth; without word he rushed upon him.
seized him by tho throat, and began pummel-
ing his head upon tho wall
"You villain! You accursed, treacherous
scoundrel' he said. "Tell me- what you've
done, or I'll kill your
But William Jones was unconscious Of hav.
ing done anything and he said as much
whereupon Monks fury seemed about to rise
again.
''Mr. Monk" cried William Jones' in ter
ror, look ye now, tell mo what's tho mat
terf'
~ mean you to tell me what you have been
hiding from mo all these years. Something
came ashore with that child-something that
might lead to her identity, and you have
kept it, thinking to realize money upon it, OF
to have me in your power. What means til
Speak, or I'll strangle you"
But William Jones was evidently unable to
speak, being perfectly paralyzed with fear.
Monk stretched forth his hands to seize him
again, when the old man, who had been a
Mortified spectator Of all this, suddenly broke
in with:
Look we, now; know there was summat
lt were leetle book, stuffed in the front OF
her frock"
IA book" returned Monk, eagerly; "and
what did you do With iti Tell mo that, you
old fooll Did you burn itf'
Burn itf' exclaimed the other. "No, mis-
ter, wo don't burn nothin', William and me-
You know where you put 1t, William dear.
In tho old place"
"Then curse you for an avaricious old
devil" Numbered Monk 1.-THE book has been
stolen-do you eari-stolen by that young
painterr'
He could say no more: the effect of his
words upon William Jones was electrical. He
gave one wild shrek, and began tearing his
hair. 1t now became his turn to moan and
rave, and for some time nothing coherent
could he got from him.
AT length, however, Monk gathered that
there was some secret hiding-place which
BrinIey had discovered
IL thought lis poking and prying meant
summat, "moaned William Jones. IL fancied,
too, seen marks i the sand, but Inever could
find no one near, and l thought they was my
own marks. Oh, what will come tomei I'm
ruined!n
Curse your folly ~ exclaimed Monk
you've brought it all on yourself by your
own greed, and you don't deserve l should
help you; but ioiu help you'll Listen thenl
1t is clear that this young man has possessed
himself somehow OF your secret and mine.
But from what he said to me, fancy he has
not as yet divulged it TO single soul. He L.
the only human being we have 10 fear We
must cease TO fear him. Doyou understand r
| No, William Jones did not understand; 80
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-05-23

As he spoke, he bent down and searched
the young mans pockets. His brow black
Pned for he did not find what he sought.
Then he took the light from the wall, and
leld it close to Brinklsy's eyes.
Satisfied that he did not breathe, he climbed
up the path and rejoined his trembling COM
panion. They passed out Of the place, hur'
riedly replaced the trap-door, and piled on
sand and stones.
''There" said Monk, with wild smile on
his deadly pale face. "He won't trouble
either of us again. Come, Gomez
And he strobe hastily away, followed by
William Jones, leaving the young man of the
caravan in the subterranean tomb.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-05-23
ITO b Continued
Better than She Expected.

"Your letter received. In reply | am
happy to say that Parker's Hair Balsam
would, or than expected. My hair has
not only stopped falling out, but the bald
spots are all covered, and all my hair has
grown thicker, softer and more lively than
Il was before my sickness year ago.
Thank you again and again" Extract from
letters of Mr.. r. w. T., West Fifty-third
street, New York.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-05-23

Rockford JournalHerdld' Protection
continues to protect the workingmen" as
usual. 1t caused the discharge of between
IS and 100 more watch factory employees
in this city last Monday morning. Or, was
it "overproduction," which seems to mean
abject want In the midst of great plenty"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-05-23

An Ottawa girl whowas brunette at the
rink some few months ago, appeared there
recently in the character Of blonde. My
son, you may label that as feminine me-
tamorphosis.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-05-23
Rucklin's Arnica SalNe.

The best salve in the world for cuts, bruises,
sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, letter,
chapped hands, chilblsins, corns, and all skin
eruptions, and positively cures piles, or no pay
required. 1t is guaranteed to give perfect sat
isfaction, or money refunded. Price % cents
per box. For sale by Lutz Il Briggs.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-05-23

w. BREWER, Attorney and Counselorst
-. Law. and Notary Public. Rooms $, Il IL, Opera
House Block, Ottawa, H.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-05-23

~ G. TRENA RY, Attorney at Law. once
l.. with l.. w. Brewer, Rooms S, Il ~, Opera House
Block, Ottawa, Ill. jun3
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-05-23

HIRAM T. GILBERT JANIS H. KCKRLe
EII4BERr 81 Eek ELS, Attorneys and
" Counselors at Law, Futterer Il Metzger's Block
east OF Court House. sep3.8
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-05-23

RUSHN ELL &c FULLERTON AT.
- torneys AT LAW. Ottawa. Illinois Office in Bush
neHs block. west OF Court House. iuly2l-ly'
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-05-23

I Q. BOYLE. Attorney at Law. Office With
y. N. T. Mooney, Opera House Block, Ottawa, Ill.
feb2l.80
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-05-23

n b. CHA r NJ A N. Attorney and Counselor
~. at Law Office with ID. McDougall, ottawa. III.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-05-23

NJ N. AR MSTRON9, Attorn y and Coup.
l selor at Law, Ottawa, Ill. Notary ublic. ONCE
In Gedney's Block, Ottawa. jun5'YO
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-05-23

K. T. BULL. LESTER H. sTRAwE. s. W. RUGRB.
QUILL, STRA WIN * RUGEEt, Attor.
- neys and COunsellOrs at Law. Office over City
Drug Store corner Of La Sale and Madison Streets OF
lava. ILL., jan26H
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-05-23

Will hold examinations at his Office in the Court Houss
until further notice. Janis
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-05-23

~ GRIGGS, Attorney and Counselor at Law.
~. Office In Lynchs block, Main street. Ottawa. Ill.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-05-23

( ,HASE FOWLER, Master in Chancery, At
~ tOrney and Counselor at Law. Office In Gedneys
Block northeast corner of court house square, Rooms
Sand 4, Ottawa, Illinois. junl0'S2
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-05-23

John b. RICE, Attorney at Law Reddlck's
Block, city of Ottawa. Will practice law in La
Sale and adjoining counties, and in the Appellate
and Supreme Courts. sepzO-'yr'
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-05-23

n McDOUGALII,A Attorney at Law Ottawa,
~. III. Office in Gedney's Block. dec276
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-05-23

u H. LINCOLN, Attorney at Law. Once
ID. over No 10 La Sale street, west side Of the
Court House, Ottawa, III. julyS'75
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-05-23

s. r. BLANCHARD. HORACE HULL
RLA NCHAED * HULL, Attorneys, Ar.
- mury Block, Ottawa, Ill. Horace Hul Stenogra.
phcr and Notary Public noyS'Si
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-05-23
professional CarDe.
At TO r N e VS..

| q. A ARMSTRONG;, Attorney AT Law
~ Special attention given TO abstracts of titles Gen.
cral insurance agent. Office with j. f. Calvin ESQ in
DelanO's block, ottawa, III. aprlS'S1
~ w. w. I3IIA * f., Attorney and Counselor
~. AT Law Room ., second nUOr Court House. Otta-
wa, III. All legal business promptly attended to- jan3
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-05-23

JESSE Il. RUGER. j. W. EsERsoL
- Uti EES * EBERSOII. Attorneys Il COun.
IL selors at Law: also Notary Public. ONCE In Fut-
tcrer Met2ger's Block east of Court House feb,'S5
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1885-04-01
CONsUmPTiON CURED.

An old physician, retired from practice, hay
ing placed in his hands by an East India mis-
sionarv the formula of simple vegetable
remedy for the speedy and permanent cure of
Consumption, Bronchitis Catarrh, Asthma
and all throat and Lung Affections, also
and all Nervous Complaints, after having
tested its wonderful curative powers in thous-
ands of cases, has felt it his duty to make 1T
this motive and a desire to relieve human
suffering, / will send free of charge, to all
who desire it, this recipe, in German, French
or English, with full directions for preparing
and using. Sent by mail by addressing with
stamp naming this paper. w. A. MOVES,
335-3S6 149 PouCer's Block. Rochester, N. Y.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1885-04-01
wants the Facts Known.

Mr.. Editor Il and my neighbors have
been led SO MANY times into buying diff
erent things for the liver, kidneys and
blood that have done us more harm than
good, / feel it due your readers to advise
them, when an honest and good medi-
cine like DIR. Hafter's Iron Tonic can be
had. Very truly,
AN OLD SUBSCRIBER.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1885-02-28
SHE SHOT TO KILL.
Arraignment of Yseult Dudley, O'Donovar
Rossa's AssaiIant.

Arraignment of Yseult Dudley, O'Donovan
Rossa's Assailant.
Mrs. Yseult Dudley was arraigned at
the Yorkville police court, New York,
on the 10th, for shooting O'Donovan
Rosa, February 2. Rosa was not in
court, and the prosecuting officer an
nounced that he had not called him be-
cause there was such excitement at
present that an extraneous measure
might interfere with the orderly admin
istration of justice. Ex-Judge Fuller
ton and Lawyer Butts appeared for
Mrs. Dudley, who sat composedly near
her counsel and listened intently and
but with little concern to the testimony
of the witness for the people. When
the prisoner was asked whom she had
shot, she said: "O'Donovan Rossa."
Witness asked why, and was told by the
prisoner that she had shot at Rosa be-
cause she wanted to kill him and the
reason for such desire was that "Rossa
was an enemy to my country" Sergt
James Gaynor, who was at the desk at
the station house when the prisoner
was brought in, testified to having taken
the pistol and produced it in court
The people then rested their case and
the defense stated that no testimony
would be put in at this stage of the pro-
ceedings. Justice Patterson consented
to fix the bail at $4,000 for the pris-
oner's appearance before the grand
jury. Mrs. Dudley was remanded
pending appearance of her bondsman.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1885-02-28
LANG-SON CAPTURED

The Chinese Stronghold Captured by the
Troops Under Gen. de L'Isle.
Gen. Briere de LIsIe telegraphs
from Lang son to the French govern
ment the following account of the march
of the French troops to that city: "The
French troops raised their camp at
Dougson on the 9th inst. On the
1lth inst, they defeated the
Chinese near Vanvi. On the 18th
they had second battle with the
Chinese who made stubborn resistance,
but were completely routed. We
stormed several forts, and after rapid
march arrived on the 14th before Lang
son, which we found evacuated and
burning. Our troops took possession,
and at once occupied position beyond
Lang-son, in the hills. A large quanti-
ty of arms, ammunition and provisions
were captured. The Chinese withdrew
toward the frontier. Their losses were
very heavy. Darkness and bad weather
favored the Chinese fight. Their rout
was complete. Our losses since the
9Th have been thirty-nine killed and
222 wounded"
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1885-02-28
Aimee i'm n Balloon.

From the Houston CTex.) Chronicle.l
Let me see. Which shall | tell yon
Did you ever hear how [ went up in a
balloon? No? Then here it is. When
the Germans besieged Paris in 1871 l
had Just signed contract with Mr.. Jim
Fisk. / had to go, but was not able to
do so because all avenues of escape
were closely guarded by the enemy.
Then someone suggested going up in
one of the balloons used IN transmitting
dispatches, and, there being no alterna-
tive, I went up. First, when we as
cended, the conductor, another lady,
and |, the balloon went up, up, climb
ing up. until we could see Paris like an
eagle could flying high over it. The
car of the balloon swung from side to
side, and made me so dizzy. watched
the Column Vendome until it tapered
off from what it was to a point the size
of my little finger. / saw the cathedral
Notre Dame growing from what 1t is to
ball the size of my fist. I saw the peo-
pie first the size of men, then as small
as dolls, and finally look like black pins
stuck in a checker board. By this time
I grew quite sick, and fell back in my
seat and shut my eyes, and thought l
was smothered; Oh, so smothered. l
tried to breathe and catch the air, which
was to me receding, with my mouth and
with my hands, so, So" Hereupon
Mile. Aimee threw herself back in her
easy chair, shut her eyes, and clutched
with her hands, which were extended
above her head. like the proverbial
drowning man catching at a straw.
"Then the balloon began to go down
again and I got my mind and my breath
back. The conductor said we were out
of danger, and we finally dropped down
in field and climbed out, glad enough
to be on earth again"
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1885-02-28
Alive. Though Officially Dead.

From the Kingston (N " Dispatch.l
A man was found dead near this city
a short time ago, and Coroner Rice of
Rondout held an inquest. A number
of witnesses identified the corpse as
that of Polish peddler who for years
past sold cheap jewelry and spectacles
at farmhouses between Catskill and
Tappan, on the west bank of the Hud-
son, and between Peekskill and Hudson
on the other side. A verdict was rem
dered that the deceased came to his
death from exposure, and the body was
buried.
One night this week Coroner Rice
was awakened by very angry man,
who, in broken English, demanded to
know why he had been declared dead
man, and who asked him if he thought
such a decision was that of an honest
man. The coroner at first supposed he
had a crank TO deal with, but when the
light revealed the features of the visitor
he saw it was the peddler who was sup
posed to have been buried short time
ago. The indignant Pole proved to
the coroner that the witnesses had been
mistaken, and then he insisted that he
ought to have "his right" even if he
was foreigner and q spectacle peddler.
The coroner said he would cheerfully
accede to almost anything, so as to sat
isfy his irate visitor, who said that If
given a certificate with big seal to the
effect that he was neither dead nor
buried, and that he had lost none of his
rights" to own property. he would
make no more trouble. The coroner
accordingly satisfied the man who had
been declared dead, and his visitor de-
parted.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1885-02-28
Child-Naming i'm japan.

From the Japan Mail
Old-fashioned people in many dis
tricts of Japan, to whose families death
has made frequent visits, still resort,
in their anxiety to prolong the lives of
their children, to the custom of bestow-
ing upon their offspring names ordiua
rily given to infants of the opposite sex.
Probably the superstition is more wide
" prevalent than foreigners would sup
pose, but it is only when some incident
or story in connection with its observ-
ance is reported in the vernacular pa
pers that the majority become aware of
the existence Of the old custom. A
Toxic paper tells a story in point.
Some time ago a man named Kano,
living at Kameicho, Nihonbashi, Toxic,
received an intimation that his eldest
son, Bunnosuke-a name always applied
to males-having attained military age,
steps should at once be taken with a
view to the young man undergoing
medical examination prior to actual en-
hstment. kano lost no time in going
to the ward-office and explaining to the
officials that Bunnosuke was his daugh-
ter, though registered as male since
1872, in which year the census system
was altered. The authorities, however,
in whose minds frequent and more or
less ingenious schemes to evade con-
scription had given rise to a condition
of pure scepticism on this point, did
not scruple to order an examination to
be conducted at Kano's house. The re-
suit, of course, proved the statement
made by the father, who, on being ques-
toned, said that, having lost two daugh-
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1885-02-28
IN THE FLAMES.


Five People Killed in a PhiladeIphia
Fire.
A fire broke out between 6 and Z
O'Clock on The morning of the 21st, IN
the house of John A. King, 1889 Pine
Street, Philadelphia. The flames made
rapid progress and three dwellings we're
DESTROYED. The occupants of Kings
residence were asleep in the upper
stories and were aroused by the heat
and smoke only to discover that the
usual means ofegress were cut of. They
ran to the windows and most of them
jumped out. King appeared at the
fourth story window and was seen to
make an effort to Jump, but was over
come by the heat and fell back into the
flames. His charred body was found
after the fire had been extinguished
Mrs. King appeared at the window, cry
ing for help. a mattress was held by
the fremen, and she was told to drop
her baby first and then jump herself.
She did SO, and received severe, but
not dangerous injuries. The baby was
killed. The body of Mrs. Hamilton,
sister Of Mrs. King, has been recovered.
Five people in all were killed. The
Kings were among the most fashionable
and popular people in the city.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1885-02-28
A STARTLING CONFESSION.
The Philadelphia Asylum Horror Due TO
the Malignity of an Attendant.

The Philadelphia Asylum Horror Due TO
the Maltgnity of an Attendant.
At the coroner's inquest on the 20th,
IN regard to the death of the twenty
victims of the recent fire at the Block
ley almshouse, Philadelphia, sensation
was developed by the confession of
Joseph Nadine, young negro, that lie
had set fire to the building and was in
stigated to the act by Peter J. Schroe-
der, one of the chief attendants. Ma
dine, about % years of age, was COM
mltted to the institution as an imbecile,
but it is said by the physicians of the
institution, that he is morally responsible
and that he was frequently permitted
to go home unattended. AS the result
of Madness confession Schroeder was
arrested. Nadine said Schroeder had
gwen him a match on the night of the
calamity and told hin to set the place
on fire. Nadine then went to the dry
ing room, and lighting the match, ap
piled it to some rubbish on the floor.
He then called Schroeder, and the two,
with the assistance of an attendant
named Mullen, endeavored to get the
patients out, but the fire gained such
headway that they were forced them
selves to leave che building. Nadine
says when Schroeder gave him the
match, he told him to set fire to the
building, that he was tired of the place
and was going to leave, and that he dis
liked DR.. Richardson because he had
refused to give him railroad pass.
Nadine intimates that the attendant,
Mullen, also knew of his having set
fire to the building, but thinks he did
not know of it until the next day. Null
len was not placed in custody, but will be
detained as a witness against Schroeder.