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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-08-21
Terra Gotta Lumber.

A terra Gotta lumber has recently been adj
ded to the list of mineral building materials
A kaolinite of good quality is mixed with
sawdust, worked by machinery into slabs,
and is then burned, sawed and dressed. IL is
in this condition ready for market and is said
to be indestructible by fire, water or gas. 1t
is poor conductor, and suffers but slight ex-
pansion or contraction by changes of tenn
perature Its weight is put down at one half
that Of brick. 1t can be worked with edge
tools, bored and sawed, and holds nails as
readily as timber. 1t is also made into hollow
tile and fireproof casing.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-08-21

A company called the Electro Metal Ex-
tracing, Refining and Plating company, of
London England, has been formed to
carry out a new process by which the
tin is stripped from the iron in perfectly
pure form, while the foundation plate is I'M
attacked. The scrap is placed in a series Of
baths, through which current from a dynamo
is sent, and while there the white metal is dis
solved, and is afterwards recovered in metal
lie state. a large profit is realized The
process is also set forth as being applicable to
mining refuse, tailings and slass containing
gold, silver copper, tin, etc, as well as to
plating metals with zinc
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-08-21

folds Of dainty white silk etamine or tulle
veil the opening in the neck, the wider folds
Of the MORE coming down each side, the ends
of this drapery being covered at the waist by
belt of the same silk. In the back are q
sash and long ends Of watered ribbon. This
easy mode Of giving more dresy look to q
simple toilet holds good for colored gowns
also of almost any description which needs
furnishing Bretelles OF velvet are also
effective additions to plain bodices. For
short, stout women these bretelles are made
extremely long For more slender figures are
velvet revers, reaching no more than half
way down the length of the waist The same
effect can be given to the back Of the corsage
il desired.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-08-21
Facts of Interest.

Spirits of turpentine will remove unpleas-
ant odors from the hands when all other dc
odorants fail.
The passage of the Suez canal is now made
in sixteen hours by the aid OF electric lights,
which make night travel possible.
Some remarkable rock paintings and an
unknown temple have been discovered in
San Luis Obispo county, Cal. They are pre-
historic.
Paper bed clothes are made at factory in
New Jersey. They are doubled Sheets of
MANILA paper, strengthened with twine They
have a warmth preserving power far out of
proportion to their thickness and weight.
The present cost of operating the railroads
of the country with steam power is in round
numbers 500, 600, cooper annum; but to carry
on the same amount of work with men and
horses would cost the country sll, 3OS 100000.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-08-21
YOUNG FOLKS COLUMN.
PICTURE OF HOW A WISE NAV DROVE
A PIG TO MARKET.

Go Along, Pigy!-How an Ingenious
Hummins Bird Mother Made an I'm
brelIa to shelter Her Young Ones.
Rhyming Bible Lesson.
Here is an alphabet that will make you
study. Get out your bible and turn TO the
places When you have found them, read
and remember;
A was monarch who reigned i'll the east
Esther /, |.
Il was Chaldean who made great feast.
Daniel v, II.
c was veracious when others told lies.
Mum xiii, 1898.
ID was woman, heroic and wise.
Judges iv, IA.
E was a refuge where David spared Saul.
i SAM xiv, IL.
+ was Roman accuser of Paul
Acts XVI, "a.
G was garden, a frequent resort.
John xviii, l-2; Matt XVI, SO.
II was Il city where David held court
IL SAM ii, II.
l was mockcr, very bad boy.
Genesis xvi, 10.
j was a city preferred rs n joy.
Psalm cXXXii, Il.
was a father, whose son was quite tall.
Sam. tx, II.
l. was n proud one who had n great fall,
Isaiah xiv, r.
NJ was a nephew whose uncle was good.
Col. iv, 10; Acts iv, 2t
was a city long hid where it stood.
-Xachuriah ii, H.
o was a servant, acknowledged brother.
Philemon i, IT,
+ was a Christian greeting another.
IL Timothy iv, u.
Il was damsel who knew q mans voice.
i Kings Hi, Ill.
T was a seaport where preaching was long.
Acts Xxx, o..
was a teamster struck dead for his wrong.
Sam. vi, Z.
was a cast Off, and never restored.
Esther /, 10.
was Il ruin with sorrow dcplored.
Psalm cxxxvi.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-08-21
FASHIONS FANCIES.


Most charmingly dressed children are to he
seen on the esplanadcs and piers of fashion
able sea resorts in the early hours of the
evening Red costumes prcdominate and
those made of red Turkey twill combined
with pretty lace and embroidery are most be-
coming; on some the skirt is of the twill,
which forms background for the lace, or
the latter is used to decorate the red fabric;
on others the blouse bodice is plated or
gathered into a yoke of lace mounted ON
twill and the skirt edged with embroidery, a
plastron and half sleeves Of twill, edged with
lace and embroidery are often arranged with
n full red jupc, decorated with band, Of en-
broidcrcl insertion and edging put ON either
vertically on horizontally.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-08-21

The grand danes of England particularly
affect this style of costume for stately occa-
sions The one shown in the picture is rich
and simple 1t is of satin of any light color
desired. Pale lemon or straw color is a
favorite shade. 1t is the one in the model
The skirt is made plain and full. The plain,
long, slightly rounded train is fastened on at
the waistband. The drapery is of silk gauze
embroidered with gold and loopcd up with
large rosettes of satin ribbon. The drapery
is edged with lace to match. Folds of tulle
cover the bust and shoulder strap. Hair
dressed high, with flowers. Long light brown
or tan-colored gloves
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-08-21

his offices there Is a concealed apparatus tn
the walls, consisting of roll Of Eastman
paper and train of clockwork. Ever hour
shutter is silently opened by the machinery,
and an instantaneous photograph Is taken OF
all ihat is going on in the room. On the
great mans return he delights to develop
these pictures, and it is said that they have
furnished some very strange information in
deed. One clerk, who received his dismissal
somewhat Unexpectedly, and boldly wanted
to know the reason why, was Mortified when
shown q photograph in which he was de-
picted lolling in an easy chair, with his feet
upon the Office desk, while the clock on the
mantelpiece pointed to an hour at which he
ought to have been at his busiest. The SER
wants party in the best dining room furnished
another thrilling scene
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-08-21
AcOYIrE LEAF AND FLOWERS.

The first volume is issued. 1t deals with
the first natural order of American medical
plants the ranunculaceH.
From its pages we have selected the aconite,
plant from which one of the most powerful
medicines known is obtained.
The illustration shows the leaf and fn"~nr
of the aconitum uncinatum, variety not
used incidentally. II is found wild i'll the
Allegheny mountains. 1t is garden Hover,
too, and as such is called monkshood. The
plant has a weak, slender stem, two to five
feet long, and snowy blue flowers
The American variety of this plant used in
medicine is one nearly resembling that i'll the
illustration 1t is called the aconitum iiSchcri,
and is found along the banks of streams i'll
the mountains in western states. The medi-
cinal properties are obtained from the root.
Acopite is poison like 50 many other valu-
able medicines 1t is paralyzing i'll its action.
The aconite commonly used in medicine is
made from a root imported from Europe.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-08-21

The real inventor Of the process for obtain
ing light 10y the incaudescence of a strip or
wire of carbon was a young American, in
England, forty years ago, Mr. Starr whose
patent for it taken out by Mr.. King was en-
rolled on May /, 1916 At the end of a
barometer tube a bulb was blown, into which
a platinum wire was Cssed and to one end of
this a stick of gas retort carbon was fastened,
the other wire being carried through She
mercury, the whole tube being thirty-threc
inches long Mr. Starr tried platinum and
platinoiritium alloys, in wires and sheets,
carbonized threads, cane, etc. before he hit
upon gas-retort carbon. The lamp was re
peatedly exhibited in action. at the town
hall and the Midland institute in Birming-
ham -Scisnce
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-08-21

At last the work of putting telephone and
telegraph wires underground in New York
city has actually begun. The conduit system,
laying the wires in aSphaltum lined tubes, is
adopted New York has already adopted the
fire tower from Chicago. The police patrol
wagon, in use some years in Cincinnati, is
also about to be tried in the metropolis.
When, at length, by the generosity of Mr..
Tilden, the town gets great free library, such
as Chicago Cincinnati and Boston have had
these many years, then New York will have
caught up with other American cities in the
march of modern improvements.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-08-21
THoRNR rYPEsETTING MACHINE.

In setting, the pressure on the keys forces
separate types onto rapidly revolving disk,
and these are carried automatically into and
through trough to galley for justification.
The delicate part of the mechanism is where
the types enter the long channel to the justi-
flying galley. Amy defect at this spot is in
stantly noticed by the operator and quickly
remedied. To persons interested in the art of
printing, it was pleasing study to watch the
"silent messengers Of thought" in their rapid
flight to the galley Of solid matter.
Mr.. Thorne has eight of his machines in
practical use in New York book publishing
offices, and is at work upon an order for
more.
Experts say that the cost Of composition is
reduced one half by this ingenious invention
The small, straight piece A on the left shows
how each single type is nicked i'll order to be
caught and slid along in the machine,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-08-21
THE SCIENTIFIC WORLD.
PICTURE OF THE THORNE TYPE.
SETTING MACHINE.

Medical Flora OF North America-Real
Inventor OF tho Incandescent Light.
New York Catching On-Tcrra Gotta
Lumber-Facts Of Interest.
Much interest has been excited recently by
the performance Of the Thorne typesetting
machine. 1t is the only invention OF the kind
that so far seems entirely successful. 1t both
sets and distributes type. The inventor is
Joseph Thorne. The machine has been ex-
hibited TO a number Of newspaper publishers,
among them Mr. Samuel Bowles, Of The
Springfield (Mass,) Republican. All were en-
thusiastic in its praise.
Mr.. Thome has been working on his inven-
ton for sixteen years-ten years in New
York and six in Hartford and now claims
to have perfect working and practical
machine. Whom working at its best, the ma
chine, with one man and two ladies, will set
about 5000 ems per hour-the work of six
average printers The construction and
working of the machine is simple, compared
with other inventions for the same purpose
Each type has its special "nick," and as the
distributing cylinder revolves these drop into
their respective channel in stationary cylin-
der below.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-08-21

The polonaise is appearing again. The
fashion books are reproducing it and it is
seen in new dresses in New York. 1t is con-
vcnient and becoming to most women.
The illustration gives front and back Of
polonaisc suit for slender young lady.
The polonasc is very long. The skirt is
loosely draped in front in the manner shown.
Behind it falls fun and plain The back
draping of the polonaise, opening up at the
side as it does. is graceful and unique. The
pOlonaise has princess shaped fronts. These
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-08-21

Every boy AMI every r.rl ought 70 have
good friend. Nj people naturally pick 1ut
a "chum' That is good plan. sub q
friendship teaches Us lessons ia generosity
The selfish people are tho,e who never knew
what real friendship IS, and 50 cannot sac haw
pleasant it l. to do things for others. There
are too many selfish people in the world uow.
They make the very air about them sour ami
blue Pack ont ypTr own friends. Thu~e
that other people may select for yea will no,
h. halt 50 true -Cncl5 Mark.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-08-21

are gathered full into a sort of yoke just
above the bust, and meet at the waist over a
plain plaStron Of black velvst. The waist
opening is at OF" side, under the princess
front, and over the velvet plastron The
broad, collarlil,e arrangement seen in the
front view, at the neck, terminates in the
shoulder seams, If the velvet i placed down
the back Of the waist, in the manner shown
If the velvet is omitted, the broad collar
passes ala the way across the back, and is
rounded of behind.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-08-21
NIrrIs for Skirts.

The steels il skirt backs are now placed
very high. and 50 near the belt that the cllsh-
ion of hair is not required, as the upper steel
makes very boutfant toUrnure. TO do this
the placlict hole of the foundation skirt is
made longer, and the open placket space slips
back and forth ON the steel across the top.
The back breadths of the out.idc skirts arc
then attached to Il separate band, ard hooked
on each side the belt beneath.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-08-21
Evening Dress.

In time to be ready for the coming season
Of grand dinners, suppers and other dress
occasions, we give our readers herewith an
illustration of the regulation evening dress.
1t is of the kind seen in opera boxes often in
New York and other American cities, and al
ways in the large European cities.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-08-21
To Vary Plain Dresses.

a pretty way to improve the appearance of
a plainly -mate dress Of white yelling is to
open the neck la Verge, and arrange a
wide MORE sash ribbon from the shoulders to
the waist, laying the ribbon in soft folds at
the seams in surplice style, and gauging them
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-08-21

4 favorite bangle consists of numerous
slender gold or silver wire cir.IctS, no two of
which are decorated alike. As many as
eighteen to twenty four u these are worn on
one arm, each one independent of the other,
not being consected in any way, but hanging
loose around the arms.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-08-21

A wealthy iron master in the north of
England, whose house and works are daz-
slingly Illuminated by the electric light, has
adopted ali ingenious Contrivance by which
he may CLEAN some information a. to what
goes on during his not unfrequent absences
from heme. In several Of his rooms and in
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-08-21
The ACnnite Plant.

A valuable work, unique of its kind, has
been prepared and published by Messrs. j. U.
& G. c. Lloyd, of Cincinnati. 1t is nothing
less than an illustrated description OF the
medical flora of North America. Such pains
has been taken to have the work accurate
that it will have place as standard authority
Oh medical botany.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-08-21

Fog the indefinite aches and pains Of nervous
patients. ToNGALINE 10 superior TO any other ano.
dyne. For Nervous Headache or Muscular Rhan
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Have used ToSGALINE in cases Of Neursigio
Headaches with success in almost ever instance
In strictly Neuralgia forms IL In uneIcelled"
o. D NORTON. NJ D., Cincinnati Ohio.
"TosGALNE has already done good service in two
cases Of habitual Headache"
THO. Hermann. M D., 81 Thomas, Mo.
PRICE ONE DOLLAR PER BOTTLE
d III WASHINGTON AVENUE, ST LOUIS.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-08-21
M.wMMRAA

How many terrible aches ones poor head
has, and what suffering Is caused by these
headaches Relief may be had from Nervous,
Neuralgia, or Sick Headache by the use Of
arM9o%EMS which is a cure for Nervous Gus
Headache Neuralgia, Rheumatism, Sciatica
and Gout. No proprietary medicine has ever
obtained such strong endorsement from the
medical profession.
FOR SALE BY ALL DRUGGISTS
A. A. MEellER, Sole Proprietor. 100 an
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-08-21
lay Riddle.

Ny first ia weapon used in war, my
second lives IN the sea, my whole /. a S.eCics
Of fish found W warm cumAteA
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-08-21
Driving n Pig.

What do you think of this way of driving
Pig Poor piggy feels the sticks on either
side of him, and thinks he is between two
walls, SO goes straight ahead. Some pigs are
pretty stupid. They are so fat that they
can't look around, SO they SO along just guess
ing at what is behind them. II they should
turn once the trouble would be to get them
started again.
The Portland daily press., 1886-07-05
Church PsaImody During the
Century by Mr. c. c.
Burgess.
Rev. Elijah Kellogg on Wor-
ship Early in the Century.
Later Religious Worship by
the Rev. Mr.. Fem.
Singing After the Manner of
the OIden Time.

City Hall was thronged yesterday after
beginning the programme it was was diff
cult to find standing room.
The exercises were of an extremely in
teresting character and the audience remain
ed for two hours and twenty minutes until
their conclusion. City Clerk Burgess presided
gracefully. His paper ON "Church Psalmody
During the Century," was finished produc-
ton. Much to the amusement of his listeners,
an old pitch pipe, the property of the First
church in Worcester, Mass. was used to
sound the key note for Coronation and the
hymn was '.lined OUT by Mr.. Burgess, and
sung by the audience. As each new hymn was
sung interesting facts in the life of the COM
poser were given.
The address of Rev. Elijah Kellogg was
listened to with peculiar interest because he
spoke from personal recollection. His
quaint style was as pleasing as ever, and his
anecdotes very enjoyable. At times he was
fairly eloquent, especially when referring to
the evils of liquor and slavery.
The address of DR.. Fem was an elegant
essay and occupied thirty minutes in its de-
livery The sining by the double quartette
was excellent, and several of the numbers
were applauded. The members of the City
Government and invited guests assembled
in the Mayors room, and promptly at half
past two, with Alderman Marks as marshal,
proceeded to the hall and occupied the seats
ON the platform. Besides members of the
City Government the following gentlemen
The Portland daily press., 1886-07-05
ISAAC C. ATKINSON,

Manager of the Portland Branch
House Furnishing Establishment
of B. A. Atkinson & Co., will offer
more genuine bargains i'm Furniture
Carpets, Bedding, Drapery, Cur
tains, Window Shades, Oil Stoves,
Ice Chest and Refrigerators, Stoves
and Ranges, than has ever been
shown to the people of Portland.
Why we do this is to reduce our
stock to the very lowest point be-
fore July 1st and our semi-annual
stock taking.
If you want a bargain in a Car
pet, whether all Wool, Cotton and
Wool, Tapestry, Brussels, Body
Brussels or Velvet, Straw Mating,
Rugs or Mats, come to AtkinsOn's,
for cash or on inStallmentS.
III you want a bargain in an Oil
Stove, with oven and tea kettle, all
complete and warranted, come to
the Branch Store, for cash or on
installments.
If you want the best Refrigera-
tor or Ice Chest in the market at
low price, or if you want an Ice
Chest for $500, come to Donnell
Building, for cash or on INSTALL
mentS.
If you want the best Ash, Cher
ry, Walnut, Mahogany, or Painted
Chamber Set i'm the Country for
the money, come to AtkinsOn's,
| for cash or on inStallments.
If you want the best Hair Cloth
Parl0r Suit of seven pieces that
was ever offered i'm this country
for $35, or the best M0hair Plush
(nOt WOrsted Plush, but MOhair
Plush ParlOr Suit for $50, come
to the Branch Store, for cash or on
inStallments.
And if you want Mattresses, Wow
en- Wire Springs, Pillows, Feath-
ers, Odd Bedsteads, Lounges, Sofas,
Rattan Chairs, Imported Vienna
Chairs, Hammock Chairs, &C.,
come to this sale.
And, above all, ii you want a
first-class Stove or Range, remem-
ber we have got the largest stock
of these goods in the country at
our popular prices, One-quarter
down and balance of SIS per month.
We warrant every Range baker,
also against cracking.
We guarantee every piece Of
goods we handle to be just as rep
resented, and deliver free any
where in New England until June
26, 1856. Come and see the goods,
get our prices, and see our Contract
System, at DOnnell Building, cor
ner of Pearl and Middle streets,
Portland. Open every evening.
Branch of the Great Nassau Hall
House Furnishing Store, S27
Washington street, Boston.
The Portland daily press., 1886-07-05
BY WILLIAM BILLINGS, 1910.

Inc Lord is risen indeed Halleujah
NOW Is Christ risen from the dead,
An9 become the first fruits of them that slept.
ana dld ne rise. Hear, o ye nations.
Hear ii, Q ye dead.
He rose, He burst the bars of death,
And r1umphed DER the grave.
Then rose. Then first humanity triumphant past
- the crystal ports of light
And seized eternal youth. Man all immortal, hail,
heaven all lavish of strange gifts to man.
bliss,
(Sung by double ckor-Mrs. Nettie Fellows,
Mrs. warren z. Chase Mrs. Jenne X. Morrison,
Miss Eta Rice, Messrs. Samuel Thurston, Will
Stockbridge, John B. Coyle and John l.. Shaw,
Mr.. Herman Kotzschmar director and organist.
Mr.. Burgess followed, saying:
Daniel Reed, born at Rehoboth, Mass, in 1857,
like Billings and Holden was mechanic, being a
comb manufacturer at Hartford, Conn, being q
composer and teacher of music while he worked
at his trade II the dates given by his biographer
are correct, he must have published his first mu
sic book at the early age of IA years. His princi
pal compositions are simple psalm tunes and
fugues Suiting the FASHION of the day. AS
in the case Of his predecessors and contsmpora-
ries he was an awkward harmonist. The we'll
| known tune "Sherburne" was his composition
The Portland daily press., 1886-07-05
.iNE LOVE.

Wv IS by JOHN KNOWLES PAINE (of Harvard
| Couege), born in Portland, 1887
| Love Divine, all loves excelling.
| Joy of heaven, to earth come down.
| Fix in us thine humble dwelling;
| All thy faithful mercieS crown:
JesuSi thou art all compassion
| Pure unbounded love thou art:
| Visit us, with thy salvation;
| Enter every trembling heart.
Breathe, Oh! breathe thy loving Spirit
Into every troubled breast;
Let us all in thee inherit,
Let us find the promised rest;
Take away our power of SHINING;
Alpha and Omega be-
End of faith, as its beginning!
Set our hearts at liberty.
Come, almighty to deliver.
Let us all thy life receives
Suddenly return, and never,
Never more thy temples leaVe
Thee we would be always blessing,
Serve thee as thy hosts above,
Pray, and praise thee without ceasing,
Glory in thy perfect love-
Finish then thy new creation
Pure and sinless let us be;
Let us see thy great salvation,
Perfectly restored in thee,-
Changed from glory into glory,
Till in heaven we take our place,
Till we cast our crowns before thee.
Lost in wonder, love, and praise.
Mr.. Burgess then remarked he took great
pleasure in referring to the next composer,
and said:
Edward Howe, Jr (whose father many of you
remember, and who was induced to come to Port
land to become member of Rev. Mr.. Kellogg's
church cholr) IS composer whose chaste and
correct style well represents the high standing
which American church music has attained at the
present day.