davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-28

Imagine the links to cover a half mile
each, and the difhculty which dog would
have in untangling them with his nose, and
that, too, while he is trying to go at full
speed, will be easily perceived. When the
ordinary hounds failed to catch old Scar
Face hunters from a distance came with
their Birdsong hounds. These were Irish
dogs, but were called Birdsong because
they were bred in Georgia by a planter of
that name These taught old Scar Face
the necessity of getting on foot whenever
he heard a hound bark between midnight
and day, hut when the Brdsong hounds
found his drag warm the triple links were
sufficient to throw them out.
Here, then, was this famous old fox, grin
ming at Aaron and the children, almost
within reach of their hands. Sweetest
Susan and Drusilla were plainly afraid Of
him, for the white scar on his forehead did
not add to his beauty, but Buster John re-
garded him with great curiosity and in
terest.
II had forgotten Rambler Son OF Ben
ALI" said old ScarFace, musingly. But
! was not the first to forget; more than
once | heard Rambler bowling for my
blood"
YES he made no bargain with me-"
Aaron remarked. But here are those who
heard OF you, and who begged to see you.
They have some news for you"
ut is long since l had any" said old
Scar Face
Whereupon Aaron told of the fox hunt
that was to take place and of a hound
named Hodo. who was almost so famous
among fox hunters as old Scar Face him
self. During this recital the fox came out
OF the tunnel. but sat upon his launches
close to the mouth of 1t and held himself
in readiness TO take refuge therein on the
slightest alarm.
When is this hunt to be?" asked old
Scar Face.
"In the days when there is no working
in the fields and woods. When you fail to
hear the ak and the rattle OF the wagon,
then you may know the time for the, hunt
is near at hand" said Aaron.
There was a pause, and during this pause
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-28
Copyright. 1899, by Joel Chandler Harris)
VIII.
Old scnr-Facc, the Red Fox, Does
Some BrnggIng.

Old scnr-Fnce, the Red Fox, Does
Some BrnGRing.
What is 1t, and who lis it?' old Scar Face
repeated. holding himself ready to disappear
In the bushes at word, at a motion OF the
hand. But the children had had some ox-
perience with wild creatures, and they sat
as still as statues.
THE time was said the Son OF Ben ALL
when you came at my call and asked no
questions. You have forgotten, but l re-
member"
mo, Son of Ben ALL" old Scar-Face re-
piled, II have not forgotten; but when you
came, you came alone; you brought no
strangers with you"
81 said you had forgotten" remarked
Aaron. What OF Rambler. the track dog?"
"True-oh most true. Son of Ben All!"
exclaimed old ScarFace, lowering his head
in apparent humility a fact that caused
Drusilla to remark, in a whisper, "He do
like he human!"
And the cnuntenance OF old Scar Face,
cruel and crafty, certainly had a human
aspect. The children tried in vain to re-
member who ne resembled. One and all
were sure in SER own minds they had seen
some one who looked like him. He was the
personificaton - craft and fear--the sharp
nose, the white teeth cleaning, the glitter
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-28

ing, shifty eyes, the pointed ears, turning
about to catch every sound, and so keen of
hearing that the fall of pine needle at
tracted their attention. This was old Scar
Face, the invincible, celebrated throughout
middle Georgia as the fox which had out
footed and out-maneuvered every kennel of
hounds brought against him. The ordinary
hounds which had been used for chasing
gray foxes. were simply the playthings of
old Scar-Fa He was in the habit of using
them for the purpose of practcing new
movements. He had one scheme, which,
when he was not feeling we'll, he was in
the habit of working on his pursuers. 1t
may be called the triple links, as for in
stance:
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-28
FIRST TYPEWRITER.
Worthless Block of Wood Cut in the
Shane of u Staircase.


Shape of II Staircase.
Hidden away in dark corner of the
model room in the patent Office at Washing
ton, with the dust of years giving it's brown
surface a coat of gray, is an apparently
worthless block of wood cut in the shape Of
a staircase, with small blocks of wood
mounted on wires on each of the stairs.
When l happened to see this object while
looking through the 100000 models the
other day l thought it must be some sort
of childs plaything On closer examina-
ton my curiosity was aroused, so that l
induced one of the busy attendants to look
up the matter for me. 1t was discovered to
be the first typewriter ever made in the
United States-perhaps in the world.
II placed by the side of one of our 1899
model typewrters, the first typewriter could
not fail to provoke smile from the spec
tator. Instead of dainty black and nickel
letter keys, with an open framework show
ing the easy working of the intricate ma
chinery of the inside, as is usual in the
typewriters of today, this first typewriter
consists of closed wooden box with blocks
of wood half an inch square for its letter
keys. The paper carriage OF the first type
writer is also of wood, and instead of the
operator turning the paper carriage by a
mere touch on an extension rod, as is done
with all typewriters now in use, when one
line was finished on the first typewriter
the operator had to Use both hands to turn
the paper carrage-one hand to lift a catch
from the cogwheel and the other hand to
push the paper around as far as desired.
However, much as the first typewriter
differs from It's grandchildren, close exam
ination shows that it has all the essentials
of typewrters as we know them today.
The inventor of the typewriter was r. T. p
Allen of Farmdale, KY, who secured his
patent in 1876. There were other so-called
typewriters invented before this date, but
the Allen invention is the first machine that
bore fruit, and it is that machine which
may be looked upon as the parent of the
100000 or more typewriters in use In the
United States TODAY
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-28

too. Not a word was to be said about the
hunt until they knew the very day on
which 1t was to take place. Then the day
before the matter was to be broached by
Jemimy, not seriously, but in a half joking
way. This would be followed by Sweetest
Susan and then Buster John himself would
make an appeal an appeal full of tears if
necessary.
you never have seen one cry as hard as
| can" he declared to Sweetest Susan.
What you wanter wait so long 'fo you
git after EN- bout it?" inquired Drusilla.
Yes" said Sweetest Susan, "why?"
"If you begin too SOON" explained Buster
John, mamma will find forty reasons why
l shouldn't go, and they'll all be good ones.
If we begin the day before she'll be too
busy fixing up the house for the gentlemen
who are to go hunting; she'll be too busy
to find any reasons, You know how mamma
is when company is coming"
I'm dreadin' de day" said Drusilla with
emphasis. when comp'ny comm de whole
house got ter be tore up an cleaned, and
everything got ter be desso'
And when company comes" chimed in
Sweetest Susan, shell let us do anything
we ask her almost When Mrs Terrell came
that time | asked mamma If me and Drusilla
might play in the barn loft, and she kissed
me anu sdlu yes anu lue next udy sne
happened to think about the loose planks
up there and then she said We mustn't go in
the loft never any more"
"If Mrs. Terrell hadn't been there" said
Buster John, Shed have thought about the
loose planks right on the spct." And to this
| Sweetest Susan readily assented
Their mother, like most mothers, had not
the faintest idea that the children were
able to put their small fingers on some of
her characteristics; but youngsters the
| world over are more observing and know a
great deal more than their elders give them
credit for. The most of them are discreet
enough to keep their knowledge to them
selves.
Well, Buster Johns plan OF campaign
was as We have outlined above, and (though
| he did afterwards develop into a very sue
cessful politician) it must not be supposed
that his plan displayed any special aptness
or briliancy. No, he was merely a very
bright boy, whose common sense was in
process Of development.
Moreover, If his plan had cost him any
serious thought, it would have been labor
thrown away; for as matters turned out, it
was not necessary at an. Indeed, II might
have failed but for one of those lucky in
cidents that sometimes happen to us all.
Buster John not only saw the fox hunt, or
at least the part of it that could be seen,
but he saw It in such a fortunate way and
under such delightful circumstances that it
remained for many years red letter day in
his memory,
n u n
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in ALL THE WORLD
NO TRIPS LIKE THESE:

TT HIS trip will be over the great Rock
Island Route to Denver, Colorado
Springs and Manitou There is only
one Rock Island and everybody praises its
splendid equipment and reliable service.
nights journey and then one is at Denver,
with three days at the Brown Palace Hotel.
days excursion on the Union Pacific
through Cfear Creek Canon up to George
town, around the famous Loop, and then
back again to Denver before evening. 1t is
a pleasant trip between Denver and Colo
rado Springs, with another taste of the
grandeur of the Rockies and ten days in the
Switzerland of America at the Broadmoor
Hotel, just ousde of Colorado Springs. This
is at the base of grand old Cheyenne Noun
tain, where Helen Hunt Jackson is buried
and within easy reach of the wonders of the
Garden of the Gods, Pixies Peak and all
that is famous in Colorado. No more beau
tiful situation for a hotel could be found than
this romantic spot with its pure mountain
air and magnificent scenery, combined with
the luxuries of the most up-to- date hotel
service.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-28

could be heard all over the house. You
know how to do II better than that. Now
60 back and come down the stairs like a
lady"
Frances retired and after the lapse Of a
few minutes re-entered the parlor.
"Did you hear me come down stairs this
time. mamma?"
mo, dear. 1 am glad you came down
quietly. Now don't let me ever have to
tell you again not to come down noisily. for
see that you can come quietly II you will.
Now tell these ladies how you managed to
come down like lady the second time,
while the first time you made so much
noise"
THE last time slid down the banisters, "
explained Frances.
1nquiring Boy to his mother)-Ma. what
did the moths eat before Adam and Eve
wore clothes?
Teddy (who has just begun to go to
hoo)-Papa, do you know what six boys
and five girls make?
YES" answered his father, "a racket"
Are two beads better than one?" asked
the teacher.
Sure" answered the boy
How do you know?'
Because, when pop and nom get their
heads together l amt in it at all"
The superintendent of city Sunday school
was making an appeal for a collection for a
shut-in society, and he said:
Can any boy or girl tell me OF any
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-28

Governor Stephens of Missouri has signed
the Rollins barber bill. 1t requires those
who are not now in the business and who
desire to enter the trade to pass an ex,
animation before a board of barber ex-
aminers, to be appointed by the governor
They must show they are qualified and
properly schooled in skin diseases. An ap-
premiership Of two years is required before
a license can be secured. BARRIERS now In
the business may secure license by the
payment of 81 to the board.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-28

A MOTHER trip is over the Fremont,
~ Elkhorn & Missouri Valley railroad to
a the Black Hills and Hot Springs and
return. The Elkhorn carries you
through one of the most beautiful
farming countries in the world-the Elk
horn Valley, with its fertile fields and we'll
built burgs Thence to the Black Hills,
both picturesque and interesting, with its
gold mines and typical western towns. The
chief attraction there will be two weeks
stay at the finest appointed hotel in the
west at Hot Springs, which boasts of the
largest and finest plunge bath in America.
This viii include all the privileges of the
baths without expense, and this is a treat to
be envied. Pleasant paths and drives Won
derfu caves, cascades. canons, flowers and
waterfalls go to make up the beauties which
nature has abundantly furnished.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-28
. ROM Omaha via the Union Pacific.

ROM Omaha via the Union racine,
The Overland Route, to Salt Lake
City. This trip through the heart OF
Nebraska is an education In Itself, teaching
the resources Of Nebraska and giving a view
OF the most thriving towns Of our state. The
altitude gradually increases until at Chey-
enne one is $3.50 feet above the ocean, soon
plunging into the Rocky Mountains, through
the grandest scenery of all the continents.
This includes ten days at the Hotel Knuts-
ford at Salt Lake City, the reputation of
which extends in either direction across the
continent as one of the finest hostelries of
the country. When one goes to Salt Lake
the Knutsford is the place at which every
body stays. Salt Lake will have more than
it's ordinary attractions this year on account
of the Salt Place festivities. Salt Lake is
within easy reach of Garfield Beach and
Saftar, famous for their splendid bathing
facilities. The return trip will be via Den
yer, with three days at the Brown Palace
Hotel, the just pride OF Denver. 1t is well
named, for it is veritable palace. days
excursion around the famous Georgetown
Loop and then return homo via the Union
Pacific.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-28

His mother was trying to demonstrate to
him how much better off he was in his nice
new sailor suit than some of the street arabs
they encountered
Now, Willie" she said, "how would you
like to be like that poor little boy over
there?"
Bully we'll" he answered promptly
"Then l wouldn't have to have my face
WaShed.n
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-28

II ROM Omaha to Chicago and return
over the Milwaukee Road, the only
electric lighted train between the two
Cities through the vast farming districts of
Iowa and Illinois. At Chicago will be a
two days stay at the Grand Pacific Hotel,
which has been entirely rebuilt and refur-
nished, making it second to no house in
Chicago. Then a two days trip across
Lake Michigan, with berth and meals on
the magnificent boats of the Lake Michigan
and Lake Superior Transportation company
to Mackinac Island, fragrant with the
breath of the pines and its romantic old
forts and remnants of Indian days. Two
weeks at the Grand Hotel, with opportunity
for plenty of fishing and boating and all
the attractions which have made Mackinac
and the Grand Hotel famous. The island
is a wooded luxury, with drives. shaded
walks and beautiful sunsets.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-28

shut-in person mentioned in the bible? Ah
| see several hands raised. That is good
This little boy right in front of me may
tell me. Speak up good and loud so that
all will hear you, Johnnie
"Jonah!" shrieked Johnnie.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-28

Frances" said that little girls mamma,
who was entertaining callers in the parlor.
you came down stairs so noisily that you
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-28
are
they?
The Ballot Must Tell.

VOTES will be counted when made on a
coupon from the DAILY or SUNDAY BEE depos
tied with the Circulation Department at the Business
Office in the Bee Building.
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Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-28
PRATTLE OF THE YOUNGSTERS.

END PART VIII.
The times., 1899-05-06

never look like her, worn out in her
prime"
In the partnership of marriage women
give twice as much as men. They give
equal work, and they give themselves,
their very life Children come. No
chance for rest, work must go on. In
nanmation, liberation, debilitating
drains and female weakness, undermine
the health and shock the nervous system
In few years the woman is worn out.
Women who have used DR.. Pierce's
Favorite Prescription say that they can
do their own work and keep their
strength and good looks. 1t cures in
fammation, liberation, female weakness
and unhealthy drains.
Sick women are invited to consult DR..
Pierce by letter, free of charge.
About two years ago my health became very
poor from female weakness and troubles pec,i-
far to my sex; in fact l was so weak and feeble
that was able to do but little work." writes
Mrs. Josie NJ. Guess of Baileyton, Cullman Co..
Ala. II decided to buy me bottle or two of
DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription and give it a
trial. I took two bottles of the Favorite Pre-
scription and one vial of the Pellets and
we'll after taking DIR. Pierce's medicine and have
been doing my work with more satisfaction
than 1 had ever felt before"
The Peoples Common Sense Medical
Adviser, sent free on receipt of stamps
to defray expense of mailing only. Send
II one-cent stamps for paper-bound edi-
ton, or 81 stamps for cloth. Address
DR.. R. v. Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y.
The times., 1899-05-06
NEEDY DISTRICT SOLDIERS.
Plans for Beneft Excursion to
River View Perfected.

Plans for the excursion to River View
for the benefit of those District volunteers
who may be in distress, were perfected
last night in a meeting OF the District
National Guard held in the drill hall over
Centre Market The meeting was called
to order by Major Urell, who spoke of the
many cases of want among the members
of the First Regiment and of the means
decided upon to help such members and
their families Major Urell stated that
Capt. E. S. Randall had offered the use CT
River View and boats on the second day
of July. The boats would make three
trips and the entire proceeds of the day
would be devoted to the District boys and
those dependent upon them.
Major Urell was elected chairman of the
committee on excursion, his committee to
be appointed by himself. On the commit
tee of arrangements Major Hodgson vas
appointed chairman. This committee will
be completed by the commanding officers
of each company in the Guard, and Major
Locker, and DR.. F. J. Lee Adams. re-
ception committee was also appointed, con-
sisting of Commissioner John W. Ross,
chairman; Lieutenant Colonel Harrington.
of the Marine Corps. and DIR. H. l.. E.
Johnson. Colonel Harrington presented
the cause with ten dollars raised among
the marines at the barracks. Members of
the Legion of Loyal Women. Mrs. j. NJ.
Calvert L. Smith. l.. II. Chase Emma
Randolph, and NJ. E. Jackets, were also
present and promised the support of their
organization.
The times., 1899-05-06
THE SOLDIERS HOME HERE.
The Buildings to He Enlarged and
Many Changes Made

Contracts for enlarging the National
Soldiers Home in this city are now being
made, the additional room being necessi-
tated by the great number of regulars who
were incapacitated during the war with
Spain. The governor of the home has
decided to increase the hospital facilities
so per cent and two large wings are to
be added to the main buildings These
facilities are not what they should be. and
the new building will be supplied with all
modern appliances for surgery.
The home is supported by contributions
of u cents monthly from each and
every man in the Regular Army, this
amount being deducted from their pay.
The close of the campaign in Cuba and
Porto Rico resulted in a large number of
regulars seeking a home at this institu-
ton and IL was realized that more room
must be made. OF course when the cam
paign closes in the Philippines there will
be still a larger number to be looked out
for, and it is the purpose of the governor
to push the work of enlarging as rapidly
as possible.
The times., 1899-05-06
THE DAVIS AFFAIR.
The Minister Snid to Have Quilted
the Metropolitan Club.

The stir occasioned by the arrest of Rev.
DR.. Wellesley Reid Davis has not yet
abated. even though the case was settled
on Thursday, and apparently all of the
claims against the minister have been
met The friends of the doctor state that
the matter has not been dropped by any
means, and that they intend to discover
who is responsible for the arrest and who
is backing the prosecution.
George W. Albaugh, who came here
Thursday prepared to settle all the claims
against DR.. Davis. was in the city again
yesterday. He called at the Metropolitan
Club in the morning and settled all the
bills DR.. Davis had contracted there. 1t
is said that DR.. Davis has withdrawn from
the membership of the club. 1t is rumored
that he was asked TO do this but this can
not be verified. Several members of the
club were seen by reporter for The
Times, but they refused TO discuss the
matter beyond saying that they were very
much surprised at the arrest of DR.. Davis.
He is not very well known among the
members of the club. When he did come
to the club it was always with one or more
personal friends.
Some little surprise is expressed at the
manner in which the Baltimore people
consented to stop the service of the war
rant issued in that city for the arrest Of
DR.. Davis. The police state that the
Baltimore people were very anxious to
prosecute. and their sudden change of
sentiment has occasioned considerable
conjecture.
The civil suit which was brought against
DR.. Davis by Maurice Laupheimer, of Bal
timore, TO recover money loaned him, came
as surprise to the persons interested
in the case at police headquarters. The
attention that has been attracted to the
case through the efforts of the police to
prosecute DIR. Davis have brought on a
number Of other matters, 1t Is claimed.
and 1t was said yesterday that there
would be more suits entered against DR..
Davis. Mr.. Albaugh stated yesterday, as
he did the day before, that he was ready
to pay all claims against DR.. Davis, and
had implicit confidence in him. DR.. Davis
is still at the Bancroft and from what can
be learned. expects to remain in the city
for several days.
The times., 1899-05-06

Of toast, "The Grand Lodge of the Dis
trict of Columbia" responded to by j. H.
Small, Most Worshipful Grand Master;
toast, "Our Sister Lodges" with a response
by Charles T. Caldwell, of Harmony
Lodge; toast, Dawson Lodge" to which
a response was made by S. R. Bond, Past
Master; flute solo by W. G. Haley; toast,
1.-The Ladies" responded 10 by S. II. Walk
or and the benediction by DIR. Fiske. On
tho committee of arrangements were
Claude f. King, Chairman; William NJ
Garrett. b. F. odell, Jacob Strasburger,
and Randall Parsons. The POSTMASTER was
Francis A. Sebring.
The times., 1899-05-06
Funeral of DR.. Carpenter.

The funeral of the late DR.. John E. Car
penter will take place this afternoon at )
o'clock from his late residence, Al r Street
northwest DR.. Carpenter had been in poor
health for several weeks, but was confined
to the house for only about week be-
fore his death, which occurred last Thurs
day. He was native of Ohio. but had
lived in this city for the last twenty-five
years. and at one time held position in
the Pension Office. During the Civil War
he was an assistant surgeon in the Union
Army He was q member of the Grand
Army of the Republic, and active in re-
ligious and charitable work. His wife,
two daughters, and three sons survive
him,
The times., 1899-05-06
SIMPLE AT FIRST.
II Is Foolish to Neglect Any Form of
Piies-Curc Them mt the
beginning.

Piles are simple in the beginning and
easily cured. They can be cured even IN
the worst stages, without pain or loss OF
blood, quickly, surely and completely
There is only one remedy that will do 1t
Pyramid Pile Cure.
II allays the Inflammation Immediately,
heals the irritated surface and with con-
tinued treatment reduces the swelling and
puts the membranes into good, sound,
healthy condition. The cure is thorough
and permanent
Here are some voluntary and unsolicited
testimonials we have lately received:
Mrs. NJ. C. Hinkly, Col Mississippi St,
indianapolis, Ind, says: Il have suffered
from the pain and annoyance OF piles FOR
fifteen years. The Pyramid Pile Cure and
Pyramid Pills gave me immediate relief.
and in a short time complete cure"
Major Dean, of Columbus, Ohio, says:
81 wish to add to the number of certificates
as to the benefits derived from the Pyramid
Pile Cure. l suffered from piles for forty
years, and from itching piles for twenty
years, and two boxes of Pyramid Pile Cure
have effectually cured me-"
Most druggists sell Pyramid File Cure or
will get 1t for you If you ask them to. 1t
is so cents for a full size package. and is
put up only by the Pyramid Drug Co.,
Marshall, Mich.