davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-05-29
CHART.

~

You observe the lines that cross one another
and form tiny squares upon the chart To
every one f these lines there is u correspond
ing word or name. There are twenty words
and lines allotted to each letter of the Alpha
bet, emitting |, J and X. These are left out
to avoid confusion and installing one for the
other, as is easily done in te.egraphing The
words are all dictionary terms, and spell
something.
The way the device is used will be seen by
looking at the chart. Suppose one wishes to
telegraph burglars portrait across the con
tinent, for instance This is the feat that the
English inventor vaunts himself on doing.
The artist is provided with the Horgan
chart. He simply draws upon it the outline
head. He has the mans photograph before
him. Say he begins at that corner OF the
chart marked by the junction of the lines
Aim and Hid" In the chart this junction
is marked by a dot.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-05-29

One cxp'orer gave this small race the
name of "Akka,." rhey do not have any
chief or head, but live in families. They
haven't the slight st idea of any sort of re-
lgiol. How could they when they can't
Ia X, and thus cannot have any preachers
Not having any minister's, either, they don't
have any weddings or marriage ceremony,
but lust pair or rs the birds do.
They arr bronz' colorcd, with the TIME t
possible hand, and feet. and are as quick and
rcsties, rs squirrels, They get their living
easier than anybody else known. When
hungry they shoot the first wild animal they
eau find, and cook and eat it on the spot.
When nigh, comes. wherever thy are, they
just dis a hole in the sand get into it and 90
to sleep They ueye' have any houses
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-05-29

The Railroad Gazette cites one of the long
est times in which fire has been kept IN a
furnace without the addition of fuel A
furnace belonging to the Kembe Iron and
Coal company, at Riddlesburg, Pa, was
banked up and Dramatically sealed in No
vember 1854, fire Icing left in. On March
), 1856, the furnace was opened, after being
closed for nearly sixteen months. The fire
was found 10 be still burning, the coke glow
ing brightly, and, ON the admission of air
soon became hot enough to melt cinder 1t
was started as easily as il it had been stand
ing but week.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-05-29

He finishes the drawing, an outline head.
The receiver at the other end of the route is
also provided with the Horgan chart The
trarsmitter places the chart with the head
before him. He telegraphs the words
"Aim," Hid" The receiver puts his pencil
upon the corner where these lines meet.
Next tie sender gives the words, "Air, u
Hen" The receiver draws line from the
first point to the angle where the lines "Ajr'
and Hen meet Two other words are
next t7lecraphel, and the drawing is con-
tuued to the angle whore these lines meet.
The process is continued two words being
tele-raphel each time, till at length the re
ceiyer has upon his table picture like this:
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-05-29
NORFOLK JACKET.

is styishlv made in cheviot, tweed or any
light quality Of cloth, or ia heavy serge, lin
ishcd with machine stitching and with small
or medium size buttons. The box plaits are
laid in the front and back pieces, and il is
fitted 10y side gore and side forms. 1t IS also
a good design for washable fabrics.
This pretty design viii always be in
fashion. Lately the Norfolk has come made
Of Jersey cloth or webbing, with the seams
all hidden Thi, war, is excellent for trav-
cling aud for lawn tennis suit.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-05-29

in small checks, stripes, or in solid dark b'ue
or brown. The little dress, all in one piece,
buttons down the front, and has single box
plat down each side Of the front. The back
has one box plat down the middle TO belt
which Is set in the under-arm seams, and
buttoned low in the middle of the back; the
skirt in the back is then finished out with
kilt plaits This may be varied slightly by
tapping the fronts to make them double
breasted, and using two rows OF buttons,
either of colored pearl or metal on fannels,
and of white pearl on wash goods. Another
Dress ali in one piece, has the waist very
long, and q skirt all around laid in box
paits The waist has two box pats down
the front and back, and when made of Ham
mel row of braid half an inch wide may he
run down the middle Of ea h plat. A belt,
braided extends all around, and hides the
joining of the waist to the skirt. Still an
other fashion, especially pretty for pque
dresses, has square yoke and either three
or five box plaits the entire length of the
garments 10th in front and back; these
plaits are sewed permanently as low as the
belt, but are only pressed i'll the skirt The
separate belt is two inches wide, edged with
Hamburg edging, and held on by straps on
the side seams Sailor collar and deep cuffs
with embroidered edging. The last dress
buttons in front, but other pique dresses are
made to button behind, with tuck5 down
the front. Sailor suits of flannel or pique,
with the sailor blouse AMI kilt skirt, are too
well known to need description.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-05-29
Kitchen AprOu.

Many ladies', the best in the land do their
own homework Indeed, we may whisper it
that in handsome New York flats, where the
most refined and cultivated people live, the
women perform their own light household
labor in way so aesthetic and charming
that it really seems like play. Servants are
more trouble than their help amounts to.
Such ladies as these mcntonel the land
over VII appreciate this pretty and artistic
apron
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-05-29

They were found in the kalahari desert.
Two other travellers had Saen these little men
before, but could not get near them. Mr.
Farini made friends with them 10y making
gifts to them. The talleSt are only four and
"A half feet high, no larger than boy of H.
They look like children Q and 10 years old,
vet they have their babies. and their uncleS
and aunts and families, just the same as big
fox.
They seem to have no Language OF words
They utter sounds of some sort as ami
mails do, something ike squeaiing and quack-
ing, aud thus talk to each other. But no
body yet has been able TO understand them
any more than he can pig talk or horse talk.
Strange to say thes, tiny negroes are the
bravest and shrawdcSt o. all the races near
Lake Ngami, where key live. They shoot
wild animals with lows and arrows They
are cunning enough 20 dip the end of the ar
row into poison, so that it kills whatever it
hits sure saot When the game is dead they
cut out the poisoned arrow AMI tho flesh
near about it, cook the rest, AMI eat like
pigs They have excellent appettaS.
They hunt the ostrich in a queer way.
They fool the poor stupid bird in the man
ner YOU see in the pic;ure. An ostrich is
shy ana NilN, ana N'IL ilOs A't u iIllil NOIio
within a mile of it if it sees hint But these
tiny negroes take an ostrich skin and put it
all over their heads and bodies Then they
hold the head and long neck in Their hands,
bendiny it down to look as if the bird was
scratching and picking for food Their little
black legs look Ike the ostrich's In this
way they sneak up close to flock of the
wild birds unsuspeciei. They take aim, let
81, Ia, h.
game. Some ime-, too, they lie fiat upon
the ground and crawl nois leSsly a!ong, face
downwardS, an in that way get near the
al tnsr wish tn shoot
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-05-29
BONNET FRAMES.

We have given Illustration, heretofore Of
bonae's that were trimmed. Here is how
they look before trimming. S,raws OF all
kind, will be very much worn. rough, smooth,
open WORK and Tuscan braidS
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-05-29

The Norfolk basque or jacket, here given,
is an especially popular design, that can he
used either to complete costume or for an
independent garment. For the latte, use it
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-05-29

Herewith are few o. the leading designs
in he new bonnet shapes
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-05-29
BOYS GIRLS


Discoveries mad, every once in a while
show that, much as we think we know in our
time, there is yet a good deal to be found out
An explorer in South Africa, Mr.. g. M.
Farini, has been investigating new race of
people there, They are negroes They are
a tribe that are as really dwarfS as any you
ever read about in fairy tales. They are not
magicrans, however like the dwarfs in the
story books, but they are very cute and
quick. The picture shows one family
ia her, mother and children
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-02-17

WE call the attention of the Col
lectors of taxes who were elected
yesterday 90 the provisions OF the
second section of the law. by virtue
of which they were elected 1t Is
as follows:
section ,. The courts OF Quarter Sessions
shall have power 20 tili. By appointment,
all vacancies in the said Oilce. within
their respective counties and If any per
"son elected 70 fill said office shall fail TO
" give bond and qualify rs hereinafter pro
/" yided. on Or before TIE fourth day OF the term
" of said court next ensuing his election the
said court shall declare his Office vacant
land appoint a suitable person, resident 10
the proper borough or township, to MI the
same
As the next term OF the Court OF
Quarter Sessions for this county
commences on Monday the 22d day
of this month, it will be necessary
that all Collectors shall file their Of
fetal bond on or before Thursday
the 25d inst, else the Court will be
compelled to declare the office va
cant, and appoint suitable person
to ill the same. The bond required
must be in double the probable
amount of all taxes that viii come
into the Collectors hands. with at
least two sufficient sureties condi-
toned that he shall well and truly
collect and pay over and account
for, according to law, the whole
amount Of the taxes charged in the
duplicates delivered to him"
Collectors have but one week In
which to procure their bonds, hunt
I'D their sureties and make them
selves solid with the Court. They
must look sharp, or they will be
caught mapping.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-02-17
Lynchod a DesperadO.

PARIS Tex, Feb. 9.-Erly yester.
day morning about 100 mounted
masked men appeared in front 0,
the jail. 4 dozen msn Jumped of
their hnFses aud knocked at the front
door. Jailer BALDWIN opened the
door and two men sprang inside,
Baldwin discharged his revolver, but
the men knocked the jailers arm up
and then choked him until he he
came black in the face. Breaking
open cell, the mob seized r. I,
Garrett, the wounded desperate,
who killed Deputy Sheriff Clay
Davis. They dragged him through
the Jail, placed him in wagon
and carried him TO the timber three
miles distant. where they strung him
up to tree by halter.
Garrett had been arrested for dis
turbing Christmas tree festival at
Shockes's Prairie. Sheriff Davis
permittes t;m to visit his home be
fore going to jail subsequently,
Garrett seized a rifle and wounded
the officer while the latter's back
was turned. Garrett was afterwart
captured after receiving fourteen
wounds.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-02-17
A Fiendish Crime.

NATION, H., Feb. 13.-Miss
Georgia Al3rige narrowly escaped
hanging at the hands of unknown
parties at Winsor, two miles west Of
this place late last night. In fiend-
ishness, the attempted crime has
equal only in the noted Emma
Bond case Miss Georgia, who is a
daughter of Dr. J Aldrlge, was alone
in the house as about 10 O'Clock,
and stepping out of doors. was seiz-
ed. her hands and feet tied, and
then hung up by rope, which was
placed around her neck. She was
accidently disc vered before life was
extinct by her brother, who bv
chance. came in the house from the
rear Efforts to restore her were
commenced at once. The nervous
shock was so great that she did not
recover her right mind, but coptin-
ued repeatingi "Oh that man."
that man" She is resting easier,
and it is believed that she will re-
cover A note found near the place
of the attempted hanging, said that
the deed was committed to take re-
venge on her father, DR.. Aldrige.
No other clue has been found. In
tense excitement prevails in the vii
lage, and should the guilty party or
parties be discovered, there will
doubtless be a lyncbIng.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-02-17
4 Town Inundated

BosToN, February 14.-The area
of Roxbury, flooded by the overflow
Of Stony brook, is constantly increas-
ing. The water has risen over a foot
since yesterday, and through some
streets the current rusnes at the rate
of ten miles an hour. Two square
miles of the CITY is now under water
from two to eight feet. The cellars
and in some instances the irst floors
of nearly a thousand houses are
flooded. In low sections the houses
are almost entirely submerged. Over
800 families are more or less af-
fected, and a conservative estimate
of the loss to buildings and stock is
s500,000. The territory drained
by Stony brook comprises many
square miles in jamaica Plain and
Roxburg, and the snow and surface
water must all be added TO the food
At one point near Franklin Park
there is lot of fifty acres covered
with water three feet deep, all of
which must flow of through Stony
brock. The Mayor, Police Commits
sioners and other city officials are
at work establishing depOts of sup.
plies and arranging for the relief
of the sufferers. There have been
many narrow escapes from drown
ing. Immense throngs OF people
have visited the flooded districts to-
day, aud the streets in that vicinity
have been black with humanity
since early this morning.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-02-17

Dying OF a Mad Mules Bite.

ATLANTA. Feb. 9.-John OsNeil, q
planter of Fulton county, is dying
of hydrophobia. He was bitten by
q mad mule, which was shot on Sun
day. The mule had been bitten by
a mad dog three weeks before. On
Friday Mr.. O'Neil went into bis
barn yard. The mule was standing
still. When Mr.. O'Neil was within
few feet the animal, il suddenly
sprang forward with its mouth wide
open. NJ O'Neil started to run,
but before he had taken a half doz-
EN- steps the mule had him under
his feet. and began biting Mr.
O'Neil. He grabbed him first in
the leg and then in the body. Mr.
O'Neil screamed for help, and per-
sons who were Fear by ran to his
assistance. The mule did not move
at first, and liberal use of the stick
was necessary to drive the beast
away.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-02-17
a Robber shoots himself

QUAKERTowN, Pa, Feb. IL John
Brier. aged thirty years, committed
suicide by shooting himself this af-
ternoon in farmers barn near Hat
field, Montgomery COUNTY, while be-
ing pursued by constable. 1t ap-
pears that Brier, who for several
months had been employed BY a
farmer near here, robbed his en-
pioyer OF clothing and money
amounting to $500 lasi night. This
afternoon he was traced to Hatheid
and warrant was placed in Consta-
bic Harris hand for his arrest. Al
ter an exciting chase Brier ran into
barn, and just as the constable en-
tered the building he placed a ie-
volver to his head and fred, killing
himself instantly. The pistol was
part of the stolen property.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-02-17
The Grand Army.

SCRANTON, Pa, Feb. 10.-General
Goblin gas elected Department Com
mander unanimously. Old soldiers
say this is the greatest meeting OF
the Grand Army ever held in Penn
sylvania.
The Posts dispensed in charity
last wear SO, 600, and the member
ship reaches nearly Is, 900 men. The
continuance of the seml-annual en-
campment at Gettysburg is strongly
urged. Harrisburg was chosen as
the next place for the encampment.
There vas a gain of 909 in the
membership over last year. Sunday
camp-fres were repudiated. The
Department Commander went on to
say he hoped the 6. a. &. would
take proper interest in the Sons OF
Veterans, and place it fully on It's
list of auxiliaries. The Women's
Relief Corps and the Ladies Loyal
League were commended. en Dec.
81. 1884, there were 412 Posts and
34.69S comrades, and now there are
sos Posts and 35,607 comrade. Loss
by death during the year for the or.
der, 397 heGorably discharged, 2O2
transferred. els: dishonorably dis
charged, 30; suspensions, 6,2OS; TO-
tai gain of S,355 by muster. &c
There ere 15 colored Posts in IN.
State Department, two having been
mustered during the year. Post
$40, at Shamokin, IL the richest
Post. owning property including an
opera house, worth $4,000. Post
No. ,, of Phiiadelphia, has the larg-
est membership. 855 But one Post
was disbanded during the year.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-02-17
Telling How she was Hung to a Tree

! ST. LOUIS, Feb. 14.-After a night
of delirium Miss Georgia Aldrich,
whom some men attempted to hang
at Windsor, began to improve. Her
consciousness returned about noon
and d short time later she recalled
the incidents leading up to the hang
ing. She said:
Il was sitting in my osvn room
sewing when my parents had gone
to church, and about nslf past 5
o'clock | heard a noise in the kitch-
en. ! thought it was the dog, but a
few minutes afterward it was repeat
ed and. seemed to come from the
porch. | put my veil over my face
and started TO see what caused II.
When opened the door | saw no
one and | walked QUE few steps. |
was then seized from behind by a
large man who threw a shawl over
my head and face and threw me
down. | cried as loud as could
and he then thrust my veil into my
mouth and then gag, which he
tied with my veil. He kept the
shawl over my head all the time
and spoke.only in whispers. His
language | cannot repeat, but it was
mostly curses. After tying my hands
and feet he carried me to a tree and
tore my apron off and put it over
my head and took his shawl He
tied the bricks to my hands and feet
and hanged me. The rope broke
the first time and fell on pile of
bricks under the tree. He cursed
again and tied the rope, bat the knot
caught and didn't strangle me as
hard as the first time | think he
went in the house after that, but |
can't remember anything further. |
didn't recognize him, as | couldn't
see and he spoke so low"
This was all she could say and
this evening she suffered relapse
and is now deiirious. The note
found has been placed in the hands
of experts and will be an important
clew. The Anti-Horse Thief Asso-
citation met today and promised to
hunt down the criminal The great
est excitement still prevails in The
town.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-02-17
Queer Effects Of a RartIesRake Bite

JASPER, Ga. Febe 9.-The condi-
ton OF Mr.. Sylvester Sans, a well
known citizen OF this county, cxcites
considerable interest. Two years
ago Mr.. Sans, while waiking over
his farm, was bitten by rattlesnake.
He Immediately resorted TO the ma
lass yemedy in such cases, whisky,
of which be partook copiously
Nothing more VA Thought of the
matter until six month aSf, when
SaGs betrayed symptoms OF st.
Vitus dance. He is never still, not
even in his steep. twitching his
muscles and moving incessantly.
Later be has developed violent
symptoms,so ppeh SO that he beats
his wife and family and whoever
comes within reach. He now acts
like man with q well-de6ned case
of rabies, only instead of barking be
makes a rattling sound. He has
been taken to Canton Jail. where .
strong guard can be kept over him
Until the result of his case has
been reached.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-02-17
Guarding Hancock's Tomb.

NoRRIsTowN, Feb. 14.-Notwith-
standing the slush and mud in the
lane leading to Montgomery Gene
tary hundreds of people to-day visi-
ted the tomb where were disposed
yesterday the remains of Gen. Han
cock The substantial granite front
and heavy galvenized iron gate, i'm
pressed the visitor with the outward
security But on looking through
the narrow opening above the door
IL was seen that the Mich contain
ing the Generals remains had been
securely sealed. The sealing was
substantially done this morning by
Henry c. Gresham, who built the
vault. Last night the tomb was
guarded by persons specially en-
ployed by b. L. Chain, the family's
intimate friends, and will be secure
ly guarded for some time.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-02-17
Attacked by a Catamount.

HUNTINGDON, Pa, Feb. 15.-J. II.
Womelsdorf, a young farmer Of Ju-
niata township. while returning
home last night in sleigh form a
neighbor's where he had been at
tending party, was attacked by a
catamount and seriously, if not ia.
tally injured In passing through IA
thick clump Of spruce trees near the
base of Terrace Mountain, bis horse
became greatly agi;ated by the pres
euce of some animal crouching IL
the road a few feet in advance. Be.
ing unable tn control the horse. Mr..
WomelsdOrt was thrown violently
out of the sleigh, and before he
could recover himself was attackt d
by the vicious catamount aud fright
fully wounded. His face and arms
were laid bare by the sharp claws of
the beast, and in his terrible fight
for life his clothing was torn into
shreds. Mr.. Womelsdorf succeeded
in escaping finally by the iudicious
use of his pocket knife, but his
wounds are of such a nature that
small hopes are entertained of bis
recovery.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-02-17

One by one the great captains o.
the late civil war are passing away
The sudden and unexpected death
OF General Hancock on Tuesday OF
last week caused universal regret
throughout the Nation. He was an
ideal soldier, and no officer Of the
Union Army was more idoliZsd by
his men. Conspicuously gallant
and daring, his career was substan.
tial and brilliant. He was born
soldier, and from the outbreak ol
the war until its close his advance
was as steady as his fame will be
enduring. General Hancock was a
native Of Montgomery county in
this State, where he was much es-
teemed aud beloved, and where his
remains have been inferred. A su-
perb soldier, a true gentlemen. an
ardent patriot, faithful servant Of
his country, spotless and pure in ey-
cry relation of life, nation mourns
al his tomb, and will cherish his
memory for ages.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-02-17
An Enterprising Bigamist.

pTrTsBuRG. Feb 10-DetectiVe
Henry Kornman arrived here yes
terday With Charles Hives, alias
Charles Badger, alias 5. J. Randall,
charged with embezzleueqt by Cart
wright d Stevenson, hardware deal
ers Of Allegheny City. by whem ha
had been employed as travelling
salesman for taree years. During
the search for Hives 10 the Alieghe-
ny Valley the detectives discovered
that he had been maintaining three
or four domestic establishments
The first place visited was St. Peters
burg, Clarion County, which he said
was his home. Here Hives has a
wife and SIX children. Re was next
traced to Harmeryille, where. under
the name of Charley Badger, he hs9
been married several years and had
three children. At Broos vile, JEFF
isrson ccuaiy. vas a woman who al
so passed for his wifi.