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FOR FREE ADVICE Every Woman Should Write Dr. S. B. Hartman, President of The Hartman Sanitarium. Slrs.C.L. Byron. Mrs. C. L. Byron, of 640 Lincoln ave nue, Chicago, 111., is President cf tht Chicago German Woman's Club. She has the following to say of Feruna, tht great catarrh remedy, which relieved her of a serious case of catarrh of th bladder : Peruna Medicine Co., Columbus, O.z Gentlemen-"! was cured of a very severe cans of bladder trouble v.'kict the doctors did not knew bo w to reach. I had sefera headache and dragging pains with it, but before tho second bottle was used I felt much relieved, and sfter having used tho fifth bottle life looked different to me. This was nearly a year ago, and I have had no recurrence of tho trouble. I cannot praiso Peruna too highly." MRS. C. L. BYRON. Free Home Advice. . Ob Shall Wi? Shoot down the eagle, "hoist the pig" And give it vulture's claws? And on Its head place crown and wig Give it hyenas' jaws? Bring forth the royal purple robe Fear not the "sackcloth" trust Announce dictatorship o'er globe Accomplished monarch lust! Tear down our father's starry flag, It's out of place today America's old 'outgrown" rag, Emblem of "common clay." Now "golden rule" Is covered deep With mo-nar-chi-al care O! will true Americans sleep, And burrow like a hare? Arouse ye brave of Sixty-One, What do these times pbrtend? To Monroe doctrine we must come. Or where will be the end? Haste "freedom" to patriots give Republics' boasted boom Let patriots in "Islands" live Stop building freedom's tcmb! Where the statesmen who made us grand? Where prophetic eyes and ears? How inconsistent now we stand, Reckless of future years I Holy Father in home above, Let not republic die! Send down the dove with peace and love, And stop the "islands' cry! MARY E. WALKER, M. D. Oswago, N. Y. STATE CONVENTIONS Notes on th Grand Island Conventions tho Bast Kvar Hm In Nebraska The Grand Island Daily Press said Tuesday evening: With every county in the state rep resented by lull or partial delegations, me peopie s independent party tilled inp a. O- II- W. hall to overllowine in view or tne great multitude of ftnis aiternoon while the domocrat3 oc women suffering from soma form oi I cupieu the Bartenbach in goodly num- female disease and yet unablo to find t beio. Tne largest attendance, however. any euro, Dr. Hartman, the renowned specialist on female catarrhal dls eases, has announced his willingness to direct the treatment of as many cases as make application to him during the summer months without charge. Thoso wishing to become patients should address Tha Peruna Medicina Co., Columbus, Ohio. Hardy's Column. Each sugar factory in the state ha3 a senator to watch its interests in Washington; the sugar eaters have no representatives in the senate. Our su gar factories must make a half score of millionaires or they will be counted of no earthly good. The same tune is being played on the state house organ that has been played for thirty years. The republicans did not dare to nominate their best play ers, but chose new timber. It is queer that political parties can not find men in their ranks with suffi cient honor, honesty and integrity to work while in office for the Interest of the people in every particular. Many are the cases where the party does not dare to renominate them, for they know it would be a double defear. There are more than a score of ex office holders in this state who could not hold anywhere near all their own party vote. There are no senators to elect next winter so the legislature can work lor the people if they choose. 0! course the corporations, trusts and million aires must have what they want first if the republicans have a majority. Reciprocity is a step toward frea trade and it is likely to split the re publican party. McKlnley in his last speech favored the step, so does Roose velt favor the same thing. The fight ers of reciprocity have no respect for those who want to export gcod3. They want to export goods. They want want to keep tariff goods up and ev erything else down. The Lancaster county commissioners undoubtedly were to get a rake-off in their big bridge contract. The safest thing for the taxpayers to do is to elect one fusionist instead of all three re publicans the'tr they would watch each other and keep each other honest. The game warden and the fish com mission are unnecessary and unprofit able. They increase taxes. It would be Just as profitable to establish a rainmaking commission. The next legislature should pass a law giving the collector of taxes pow er to sell real estate the same as per sonal property. One year for redemp tion could be given, then a tax deed or sheriff's deed should be complete. If the land is not worth the taxes, sell it for what It will bring. A million or two of delinquent taxes should not be tolerated any longer. The republican state platform makes tow or three slight hits for reform, but neglects to insert the leading re publican doctrines of the present day. The following party doctrine was ig nored: Ship subsidy, imperialism, trusts, burning greenbacks, redeeming silver dollars, asset currency and branch banks. We were pleased that they should snub our senators with a reciprocity pole. The suggestion that a law should be made requiring treas urers to reveal where all the state money is and that the interest should be turned back into the treasury is good.. are of the populist stripe and tne quar ters assigned them prove somewhat in adequate. In arranging for the con vention halls it wa3 tne opinion of the executive committee that moro democratic delegates would be pres ent than populists, but the outconya proves the direct opposite. At demo cratic headquarters several delega tions held secret sessions in the par lors of the Palmer last evening up to convention today, during which the division of offices was discussed in all its phases. Fusion also wa3 openly discussed with the result that it was the candid opinion of all interested tnat In union there is stiength. Little was said or done here relative to the governorship outside of Mr. fcmyth and his admirers and support ers, who contend that the nomination for governor this fall rightfully be longs to the democrats in as much as the populist nominee in the last state campaign was defeated for the race. With populists this is unquestionably a strong point and well taken in fact the strongest one that could be made from a democratic standpoint. At the populist headquarters was a heaving, surging mass of moving hu manity, anxiously waiting for the con vention hour to arrive. One influen tial populist prominent in state politics replied thusly in answer to the ques tij i, Do you think the session will Jfe short and harmonious: "I only wish I had brought my wife and family witn me. I would set up camping." The Lancaster county delegation neld an enthusiastic session just prior to the noon hour in which was dis cussed ar.d considered at length the question of fusion and a just division ot the oMies., Before taking an ad journment a motion prevailed to the eriect that oae-half of the officers be conceded to the - democrats and the other half to .the populists, and in the half given to te populists should be the nominee for governor. The mo tion, however, while it prevailed, was opposed by one dissenting vote, while a number neither voted for or against; it. Other county delegations had like sessions and arrived at a similar con clude n. Indications today point more favorably to an allignment of the two parties than was manifested at head quarters Jast night. In fact both par ties realize that unless there is fusion properly seasoned with .harmony and oneness of action all will go down In defeat, and with this consciousness of manifest duty it is reasonable to suppose- that the supposed contest tor the governorship will not be pro longed to the point of creating, a dis ruption or endangering the ticket with defeat. Hon. W. J. Bryan and W. V. Allen were conspicuous figures on the streets today and for the greater part were kept busy shaking hands with the various delegates and avowed their determination to enter the race or to accept the nomination for governor It tendered them. Aside from the regularly pronounced nominees the Pres3 reporter . finds many warm advocates of our own Little Giant Hon. W. H. Thompson. Dr. Coffin at populist headquarters and Smyth at democratic headquarters were kept busy up to the convention hour receiving delegates and discuss ing the situation. The rumor that there is a manifest opposition to W. V. Allen la not found ed upon any facts which the Press is able to discern. In ! fact, the only known opposition, allowing the term, is the fact that Mr. Allen does not want it and Is conscious of the fact that he has been the recipient of all the honors due him or any other advo cate of the cause. Mr. Bryan takes a like position. The friends of ex-Congressman Sutherland still insist that he enter the race regardless of his published withdrawal. NEBRASKA LAND FOR SALE. 4S0 acres under irrigation, Elkhorn vallsy, at 15 per acre. 320 aeres, 7 miles from Lincoln, $47.50 par acre. cu acres, improved, tu pr acre. 100 acres iV mile from Lincoln. AM nr - We have special baraaics in Nebraska farm. Terms of sale about one-half cash, balance at 5 per cent. PAUL H. HOLM, 1045O"8L, Lincoln, Neb. The Fitzgerald ad. on another page should be read by every woman inter- tions It can be said that in the end of the two conventions fused more har moniously and with more general good feeling than ever before in the history of Nebraska. The statement will be borne out by any delegate or spectator who attended the convention. And the further statement may be made, as gospel truth, that democrats and populists, as they left for their homes today, carried with them an abiding faith in the splendid triumph of their ticket in November. The people of the beautiful little city of Grand Island without regard to party affiliations, rejoice and are exceeding glad over the nomination for governor of their distinguished fellow townsman. The remainder of the ticket, it is proudly recognized, comes right up to the high standard of its head. E. A. Gilbert, formerly lieutenant governor; John Powers, the respected and vener able Nestor of Nebraska populism; C. Q. De France, chairman of the populist state committee; Dr. J. N. Lyman, whose record as treasurer of Adams county is the pride of Nebraska fu sionlsts; J. H. Broady, the jurist of the capital city; requires no-introduction to the voters of the state, nor do they need sponsors to tell how flat-footed they stand on the splendid platform of the convention which nominated them. J. C. Brennan of Omaha and Claude Smith of Dawson, though not so well known throughout the state, are of exceptionally high standing in their own communities, the. former as an old : and skillful mechanic, trades' union man and loyal democrat and the lat ter as an' educator of experience' and ability. The conventions that have just ad journed are destined to live forever in the memories, of all who were in at tendance. The sensational manner in which the democratic nomination came to Thompson and the magnificent ova tion which followed is told elsewhere in these columns. For the final splendid triumph for fusion principles achieved by Thomp son's nomination in the populist con vention, too much credit cannot be given such true populists as Judge E. O. Kretsinger of Gage, M. F. Harring ton of Holt, G. W. Bege and W. A. Poynter of Lancaster, ex-Senator Al len, ex-Congres3man Sutherland and others, whose untiring efforts alone paved the way to fusion and harmony from threatened confusion and dis cord. These men stood in the populist convention this morning after an all night session facing delegates who from weariness and prolonged strain had come to a nasty temper and in the name of Bryan, of the railroad rid den people of Nebraska, of the prin ciples of which both parties entertain in common, fought and won the battle. And with the winning came an era of ; good fellowship and good feeling. Democrats and populists fraternized and felicitated one another in a man ner never witnessed before. So pro nounced was the friendliness that, strange to say, on the balance of the ticket many populists were willing to grant the democrats more than the latter asked or expected, while the democrats by formal resolution unani mously agreed to allow the populists such offices as they chose, asking only for the nomination of men of tried integrity and unswerving loyalty. Mr. Bryan left for Lincoln in the best of spirits. He authorized the World-Herald to say for him that he was more than pleased with the out come of the conventions, as well with the splendid ticket as with the magni ficent platforms. He was especially gratified, he said, with the manner in which harmonious fusion had been ac complished, and felt sanguine of a gratifying victory in November. John M. Gilchrist, former county treasurer examiner, is authority for the statement that Dr. Lyman, the nominee for treasurer, during the four years of his service as treasurer of Adams county, turned in twice as much motiey in interest as any treas urer in Nebraska, as the official fig ures will show. His conduct of his office, Mr. Gilchrist, who is an ex pert accountant, says was such as to distinguish him as one of the very best treasurers in the state. After passing through a gray dawn of unexpected and sensational scenes, with buoyant hope and gloomy despair alternately predominating, the fusion state conventions recessed shortly af ter sunrise with the situation still chaotic. The recess was until 7:30. After a night spent in fruitless con ference between the party leaders the democrats despaired of fusion. Just as the electric lights grew pale before the advancing dawn C. J. Smyth ap peared before the convention to an nounce that fusion with himself as a candidate seemed impossible, and that he was ready to withdraw or stick at the pleasure of the convention. And the convention thundered its demand that he stick, while scores of voices chorused the cry for a straight ticket. Then it was that, with the situation seemingly hopeless, W. K. Thompson, the "little giant" of tho Nebraska democracy, from his place in the Hall , county delegation, arose to make a magnificent appeal for har mony, for calm deliberate judgment, and for a turning of the allied weapons outward' to the common foe. The speech, delivered with deep feel- 'LICK'Ef.1 GOOD, SAL, Boy You Soiae' Send 11.00 and get recipe for making-10 different kinds of summer LrtnUs. 1 hey are delicious and temper ance. (j0. J. WESLEY, 906 Chestnut St., Atlantic, la. rr11 HARVESTERS. It cuts and wll throws it in pile. One man v V aB(j OQe horse eats equal to a corn binder. Price tl. Circulars free. 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While the contest over the head of the ticket was spirited, stubborn and - IttlmeeveiOltter tn both conven-I bmr 182 Ranch For Sale Two miles northwest of Venango, renting county, Neb. 295 acres deeded land, 52 acres 4 school land, 20 years' lease; 200 acres has been under hisb state of cultivation: nlentv of eras for hay; miles of free range; 80 acres pasture. 2 wires; frame barn, 24x32x 12 feet; posts lien on east, L on north room for 75 head cattle; all stock can be fed from inside the barn; mow room for 12 tons of hay; chicken house and hog pen; frame dwelling. 5 rooms. 3 rooms plastered, kitchen and wash room ceiled, well painted inside and out; barn and windmill painted; 60- barrel cistern near the barn with wood pump; garden fenced; bushels of strawberries; nice plum grove loaded with plums; plenty gooseberries and pieplant; large rock-walled cemen reservoir to irrigate garden; large rock-walled cellar with stone steps; everything in first class shape for cattle ranch. This is a snap for the small sum of $2,250. For full parties ulars write me at Venango, Neb. Typewriting robbed of fatigue by the New REASON Nicely balanced mechanical construction. RESULT Less labor and more work. American Writing Machine Go. 415 South 15th Street, Omaha, Nebraska. Ing, created a profound impression and angry charges and recriminations were dying out when Senator Allen and a populist ' delegation appeared to an nounce the nomination of Bryan for governor by their convention. This move had followed M.rF. Harrington's withdrawal, made as the result of an agreement with Smyth. Its coming at that particular time was opportune, for it afforded Mr. Bryan a splendid opportunity, of which he took splendid advantage, to, lend to the weight of W. H. Thompson's pleasant argument3 the still greater weight of his own. Mr. Bryan, while' ''expressing his thanks for the honor conferred, an nounced that he could not accept the nomination for reasons already fa miliar to the public. He then launched into a magnificent tffscussion of the troubled situation, presenting, as only he could present,;,the many and weigh ty arguments .for. fusion. His elo quence and logic, as many times be fore, were as oil cast bri angry waves, and sober judgment resumed its sway in the convention. After considerable discussion o! various modes of procedure a new bal lot was ordered. Five out of the first six counties called cast their solid vote for M. F. Harrington, the pop ulist choice, when Harrington ap peared to declare he . had positively withdrawn, that he could not in honor accept a nomination, and to beg the convention to nominate W. H. Thomp son, pledging himself to do all in hi"? power to that end in the populist con vention. , Amidst scenes of the wildest enthus iasm the suggestion was acted on, and Thompson was nominated by an overwhelming vote,, which, on motion of a Douglas candidate was made unanimous. The thin rays of the ris ing sun were just flooding the hall through the eastern windows when Thompson was borne on the shouldeis of cheering admirers to the platform., from which-, in a tjrief speech, vibrant with emotion, he accepted the nomina tion. Then, confident that. the whole trouble had been dissipated, the hi larious convention adjourned. But their sanguine expectations were not to be so easily fulfilled. Harring ton, whose action had won him the sincere admiration of the democratic convention, found bis task with the populists a hard one. Kretsinger of Gage made a demand, that, if a demo crat must be nominated Smyth be that man. Sullivan of Broken Bow fol lowed with an old-fashioned harangue that demanded bitterly a populist nominee for governor. Then all hades broke loose, an.l amidst a hopeless confusion the con vention proceeded to ; its seventh bal lot. Following was the result: Har rington, 108; Smyth, 167; Thomp son, 284; Allen, .77; Kretsinger; 39; Coffin, 38; Homer Sullivan, 146; Poyn ter, 8; Barry, 14 In this condition, without a populist on whom it could center, yet unwilling to go to a democrat, the convention at 6 a. m. took an hour and a half re cess. - :; ' On reconvening at 8 o'clock the pop ulists nominated Gen. P. H. Barry for governor by the following vote: Bar ry, 767; Thompson, 72; Coffin, 47; E. E. Thomas, 218; Sullivan, 3; Smyth, 20. Barry briefly acknowledged his thanks for the nomination, which, was. he said, entirely unsought. The result of the ballot being re ported to the democrats they prompt ly returned ,to their friends and a; lies the name of W. H. Thompson for governor. The vote on the tenth formal ballot fh the populist convention resulted as follows; W. H. Thompson, 939; C. J, Smyth, 48; P. H. Barry, 58; W. A. Poynter', 9; E.E. Thomas, 23; M. F. Harrington, 17; G. W. Berge, 2. When on the tenth ballot, after earn est debate, the populist convention came to Thompson, the fight was end ed and the beginning of the end was in sight. The division of the offices was easily determined on, and the nominations made in each convention were promptly ratified in the order. j4WIILLERtLShortly after 3 p. m. the work was completed, and the conventions ad journed without delay. , : NOTES. From the secretary's record I we se lect the following notes relative to tho populist convention: i , The following telegram was read to the convention by Chairman: "Erie, Pa., June 24, 1902. Chairman Populist State Convention, Grand Island, Neb. Greeting: Hold the fort, hold the faith; time, and truth will win. T. P. Rymder, chairman Penn. populist committee. On motion the secretary was in structed to answer said telegram, and sent the following: "Grand Island, Neb., June 24, 1902. T. P. Rymder, Erie, Pa. Nebraska populists on firing line; return your greeting. J. H. Powers, chairman." In compliance with instructions of convention the chairman sent the fol lowing telegram: "Grand Island, Ne braska, June 24, 1902. Chairman Pop ulist State Convention, Topeka, Kas. Nebraska populists send greeting; may success crown your efforts. J. H. Pow ers, chairman." In answer to the above telegram the following was received: "Convention Hall, Topeka; Kas., June 24. 1902. Joha H. Powers, chairman populist conven tion, Grand Island, Neb. Kansas pop-, ulists return greeting with assurance of victory in the two imperial com monwealths. H. I. Hale." Resolution introduced by R. A. Taw ney of Pierce: "Resolved, by this con vention, the democratic convention concurring, that the state comimtteo.3 of the people's independent and dem ocratic parties be directed to select a joint executive or campaign commit tee of 10 persons from the said state committees, Including the chairman and secretary of each committee, that the chairman and secretary selected by said executive committee from their number shall conduct and have charge of the approaching campaign." - W. H. Barnes of Jefferson moved as an amendment to the original resolu tion that the nominees of this conven tion be authorized and empowered to select the chairman, and secretary; and an executive committee, to conduct the campaign, consisting of two mem bers from each congressional district. one populist and one democrat. Sec onded and carried. The following resolution was offered by Senator Wm. V. Allen "and unani mously adopted by a rising vote: "Re solved, that it is the unanimous opin ion of this convention assembled that the populist party shall maintain a separate existence." Mr. W. F. Bryant offered a resolu tion as follows: "Resolved, that the populist state central committee be and hereby are authorized to fill any vacancy which may ocur upon the ticket , by death, resignation or other wise." RESOLUTIONS FROM DEMOCRATS. To the delegates - assembled in the populist state convention. Greeting. Whereas we appreciate the generous disposition manifested towards us by the populist convention in selecting the Hon. W. H. Thompson as candidate for governor. Therefore, be it resolved that we make no specific request as to other offices to be filled, but stand ready to co-operate with the populist conven tion in regard to the remainder of the ticket, only asking that men of ap proved integrity and ability be chosen in order that success may be assured. Offered by M. D. Welch. Adopted unanimously. P. L. HALL. COMMITTEE ON PLATFORM. G. W. Berge, Lancaster; L. J. Quin by, Douglas; W. V. Allen, Madison; H. M. Sullivan, Broken Bow; Wm Murphy, Seward; R. D. Sutherland, Nuckolls; M. F. Harrington, Holt; II. F. Mcintosh, Douglas; J. H. Grosvenor, Hamilton. COMMITTEE ON CONFERENCE. P. H. Barry, Greeley; F. G. Hawxhy, Nemaha; Geo. A. Magney, Douglas; W. F. Porter, Merrick; E. O. Kretsin ger, Gage; E. L. Adams, Kearney; J. H. Edmisten, Thomas. BALLOTS FOR GOVERNOR. INFORMAL, William V. Allen, 51; Gen. P. H. Barry, 23; George W. Berge, 168; Wil liam J. Bryan, 88; Dr. Charles E Cot fin, 104; Dr. Robert Damerell, 69: Michael F. Harrington, 382; A. N. Hen ninger, 13; E. A. Gilbert, 20; William A. Poynter, 14; Constantine J. Smyth, 8; John C. Sprecher, 47; William L. Stark, 29; Homer M. Sullivan, 16; Roderick D. Sutherland, 79; Gen. Vic tor Vifqualn, 10. FIRST FORMAL. Allen, 26; Barry, 36; Berge, 175; Cof fin, 126; Damerell, 52; Gilbert, 2; Har rington, 624; Poynter, 24; Smyth, 2; Sprecher, 25 ; Sutherland, 43; W. H. Thompson, 2. Colfax changed 14 votes from Sprecher to Harrington; , Dundy's 4 Sutherland votes followed; Harlan changed 10. from Damerell; Nemaha took 19 from Berge; Saunders concen trated her 29 badly scattered ; votes, and on motion of Hall county the nom ination of Harrington was made unan imous. The second, third, fourth, fifth and sixth ballots gave a few votes to sev eral of the candidates, but Harring ton's ranged from 957 to 1,103. ; SEVENTH BALLOT. Adams, 2 2-9; Allen, 77; Berge, 187; Barry, 14; Coffin, 36; Harring ton, 108; ' Kretsinger 54; Poynter, 8; Smyth, 167; Sullivan, 146; Thomp son, 284 5-8. EIGHTH BALLOT. Barry, 767; Coffin, 47; Smyth, 20; Sullivan, 73; Thomas, 218; Thompson 72. Barry's nomination was made unanimous. NINTH BALLOT. , Barry, 396; Smyth, 24; Thomas, 583; Thompson, 100; Vifquain, 2; Wolfe, 2. Nomination of Elmer E. Thomas made unanimous. , ; TENTH BALLOT. ! Barry, 58; Berge, JHarrington, 17; Poynter, 9; Gip" "myth, 48; Thomas, 23 ; Thf The nom ination of William H. Thompson made unanimous. ? LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR, i J. H. Felber, 71; E. A. Gilbert, 850; Harrison, 11; John H. Powers, 37; Laurie J. Quinby, 10. Nomination of Mr. Gilbert made unanimous. SECRETARY OF STATE. i J. B. Barnes, 51; J. N. Campbell, III; C. M. Evans, 14; Eric Johnson, 175; John H. Powers, 545; Laurie J. Quin by, 228. Nomination of Mr. Powers made unanimous. AUDITOR. Dr. Charles E. Coffin, 446; Charles Q. De France, 530; C. M. Evans, 14. SUPERINTENDENT. D. D. Martindale, 419; Claud Smith, 560. The nomination of J. C. Brennen for commissioner of public lands & build ings, and of J. H. Broady for attorney general were made unanimously by acclamation under suspension of the rules. Judge A- H. Bowen of Adams county nominated Dr. J. N. Lyman for treas urer. J. H. Edmisten moved to sus pend the rules and nominate Dr. Ly man by acclamation. Carried. ; HEADACHE At aS oruf atom. 25 Daaaa 25c CONGRESSIONAL. The fusion conventions for the Fourth and Fifth congressional dis tricts were held respectively at Seward and Oxford on June 23, just preceding the state convention at Grand Island. Both made the wisest selections possi ble. Congressman Stark for the Fourth and Shallenberger for the Fifth were renominated without a dissenting voice on the first ballot. The contending forces in the Fourth district are led by the same men who were leaders four years ago, but Mr. Stark will show Mr. Hlnshaw that this is an ex ceedingly hard year for any republican to run in the Fourth district. The unanimity out In the Fifth every pop ulist and democrat being enthusiastic for Shallenbergerpresages his tri umphant election. ' Tho Ticket There was never a list of candidates presented to the Voters of Nebraska of such uniform high character and abil ity as the one nominated at Grand In1 and. Every one of them is a man of integrity whose character is unassail able. Every one of them Is a man of distinguished ability. ; Hon. W. H. Thompson of Grand Isl and, nominated for governor, Is a pop ulist who has maintained his connec tion with the democratic party, while his brother, John R. Thompson, long ago came over to the populist party and was elected judge by the populists first in 1891 and they have been re electing him ever since. W. II. Thomp son is known to almost every man in the state, for he has been an active fighter against the corporations In this state for many years. We populists have always looked upon him as one of ourselves. He has, while not pos sessed of any great amount of this world's goods, always been a liberal contributor to the populist campaign expenses. lie is an orator of great force and power and because of this long ago was called "The Little Giant." If it is true of any man, it may be said of W. H. Thompson that he has no enemies who are clothed with flesh and blood; but the corporations who have no bodies to be kicked and no souls to be damned, hate him with a fierceness that is indescribable. No nobler, grander, whole-souled man ever lived in the state of Nebraska than W. H. Thompson. His theories of government and political economy are all in accord with the doctrines so long advocated by The Independent. Every populist In the state will sup port him with enthusiasm. The Hon. E. A. Gilbert, the nominee for lieutenant governor, held that office for two years while Poynter was gov ernor. He was a silver republican and when that party discontinued its or ganization promptly declared himself a populist. He resides in York, Neb., where he has a large law practice. He is a man of the very highest character, a good lawyer, a well-read economist, an able speaker and the sort of a man who commands respect wherever he goes. John Powers, the candidate for sec retary of state, Is known of all men, that Is all men in this and adjoining states. He was the organizer and tbo first president of the farmers' alliance. In 1890 he was elected governor of this state and was counted out. To pre vent him from taking his seat then was the greatest row at the state house that ever occurred there and the mili tia was called out. At the end ot the contest after the republicans had held the government by force, and kept a man In the gubernatorial chair for months who had not even been a can didate in the previous election, the office was given to a gold bug demo crat. 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We believe the people will ap preciate the value they get at these low prices. Mesenfe-Edgerton Mfg. Co,, i LINCOLN, . - - . NEBRASKA. - rnnnn pah nni i- i tmm run dMix 280 ACRES OF LAND.... 1 130 acrei under plow, resti good pasture; all under fen?e. : Good buildings, three-fourths , mile from good school, two miles from good town. Will give possession at once. Price $10 Per Acre Cash.; For further information ad-' dress 1 J. E. EVANS, Sargent, Neb.; (M.Btfon thl. paper.) SEVEN GREAT SCHOOLS ) )Ohllllcothe Normal School Chllllcothe Commercial t'olleua Chllltcothe Shorthand College Chllllcothe Telegraphy College Chllllcothe l'ea-Art College Chllllcothe Hchool of Oratory Chllllcothe Musical Conservatory. Last year's enrollment 129. $130 pays for 43 weeks board, tuition, room rent, and use of text books. For FREE Illustrated Catalog addre.ts ALLEN MOORE, Pre.., Box 21, Chillkothe, Mo D' ON'T Set Hens the Same Old War and let lice Eiu tnem on tue owu Tiffany's tfure Dent to J,tce ttnoebri Will kill all vermlu and your ben will bring! her brood off free from lice. Tlflany's Para gon Lice Killer "Liquid," raaranteexj to kilt all lice and milt. Instantly kills lice on colts, calves, and bogs. By using our Sprayer a very Utile goes a great way. Penetrates all cracks, gpray bottom of house for spider lice. It Is a rxvrfU duin JrctanL fl per gal. can; 65c H gal. One gallon and Bprayer, $1.60. Can get it free where no sjrents by Uttls WQrV fo TacTunNT Co.. Lincoln, U mix reWBfW TOO FAT -People Redoes yonr 'DIiiX' weight with nectucto Beduce your fat and be refined. Refine your ; fat and be reduced. "Keducto" Is a perfectly : harmless vegetable compound endorsed by ' thousands of physicians and pec pie who have tried it. We send yon the formula, you make , "lieducto" at home If you desire, you know full well the Ingredients and therefor need! have no fear of evil effects. Send $1.00 for re ceipt and Instructions everything mailed in plain envelope. Address Ginseng Chemical Co., 3701 S. Jefferson At., St. Louts, Wo. . HARRIES Sot? HOUSE COLLARS ,J;AlhiioaeHieBeiii,i r11 og ASKVOUft PealertoSHOYT Hftt BEFORE. YOU BUY. MANUFACTURED By HARPHAM BROS.CO. Lincoln, Neb. We Are for Women BEST ON EARTH LINCOLN STEEL RflllGE To make cows pay, use Sharpies C ream Separator1 Fook"Bnstnea Dairying" b Cat.270 Il'ee W. Cacs"! rr r-J Made of Rocky Mountain Meel and lined with As bestos. Most Economical of vel. Best baker and cooker, largest oven of any range. Ton iolished lke a looking glass. Urease will not stick i t. No blacking required. Always polished. Can be delvered anrwhere in uifuca states. Write for oe and what the pec say about them. pr pi UNCC RAE ; AMD HARDWARE CO. 6.? RDieil