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THE FARMERS' ALLIANCE, LINCOLN, NEB., SATURDAY, MARCH 23, 1891. A HUMAN TICE. Tfc lahtauta Craeltr t a WtM-Tf TarfcUfc Giaadn. Ot the cruelty of the Turkish gran dee, Defterdar Bey. who married a daughter of Mohammad All numerous anecdote, are related In Egypt Ha had. it it eeld. a tarn lion, usually ly ing at the foot of hi dlrao, which, al though mild toward its master, wm uffloiently ferocious to terrify hia Ttoi tn. Sometimes he allowed it to worry hi .laves, calling it off. pw fcape, just as it was about to kill the wretches. During tho period of his command la the Upper Country, a sol dier robbed a poor woman of. a little milk. The woman, not foreseeing the result, laid her complaint before tho Bey. who ' demanded her, to point out the culprit This beln done, the soldier was ordered to be -laid upon tho ground, and hi body rtypat open. Tho milk being found la his Btsnh, tho Boy paid tho com plainest, uaACmtlmlag her, observed: "Tho robber has been punished; but had he bee discovered to be innocent the same punishment would have awaRstjw." it was uw BMsanm 01 in is Daroanan, who always moved rarrousded by the terror of arms, to ride abroad accom panied by a number of mamelukes, or iomestio slaves, each of whom carried a thousand sequins la his girdle, that eonstdering his decided hostility to the pasha, was by no means Improbable, he might still be provided with money for his immediate use. During the Syrian campaign, six of these young men, dreading the effects of his feroc ity, examples of which they daily be held, made their escape, and took refuge in Ibrahams camp. Being dis covered, however, they were imme diately apprehended and conveyed back to Cairo. . Here they were com manded to appear ' before their inex orable lord, in tho great hall of the palace, where they-found him encircled by a number of blacks, armed with drawn swords. They were not long In learning their fate. He commanded Ihittn ttt fairs rnf mnn a. hSm a.nA attack each other in his presence, un til five of their number should fall, promising life and a thousand sequins to tho victor. The mamelukes obeyed; ranged themselves three and three; and having been trained to the use of arms, and uniting skill with courage, fought desperately, shedding their blood like water, while the Defterdar satooolyon the divan enjoying tbs spectacle. At length, after a long and sanguinary struggle, one only remained the victor over his unhappy compan ions. Exhausted and bleeding In every limb, ho raised bis eyes toward his master to receive the promised pardon; but at that moment, the bey gave the nod to one of the black slaves . who stood behind tho victim, and tho head of tho mameluke immediately rolled along the floor. Irish Landlords. It Is not understood how desperate the position of the Irish landlords was in 1846. Really half of them were ruined. There was a grand show on the rent rolls, but deduct the charges on tho revenues, the annuities, the dower charges, marriage portions, in torest on debts, and tho remnant will cut a shabby figure. Sometimes a gentleman with a nomi nal rent roll of ten thousand a year bad hardly two thousand. Yet he must support the position of the man with ten. Inevitably estates of this kind grew more and more encumbered. Half the apparent ; rapacity ot the landlords Is due to this frightful dis proportion between their revenues and their state. When the famine came, many landlords gave up the struggle. Having long paid the bulk of their in come as interest to their creditors, now, there being no rents, they had nothing left to pay. The creditors seized on the rent roll, since at that period they could not sell the land. All over Ireland there were land lords who had no more word in the management of . their reputed estates than the poorest cotter. A report of the period tells of one barony where every one of the landlords from Mr. who If In possession ot 600,000 acres, to the lowest of them was In volved, lived on an allowance, and had his estate managed by the agency, so that the poor were placed between a landlord who was unable to give them any assistance and the agent who had no interest In giving them any." Cen tury. Floored by a Latlsi Phraa. It will probably shock those dear old fellows, the Latin professors of tho Vi r mi a A m o n aa! 1 aims a 1 am . whawuw kuvi VW, VWUVgVO VU l7Cal 14 that "Kunquam animus sed Ignis via" noorea au tne college graduates in the house of representatives at Washington recently. Even the reporters, who eenerallv know more of suoh matters than the congressmen, gave it up, and some of them wero a little ashamed, being not long from ai-ademlo halls. Congressman Wilson of Weat VWlnin. who is supposed to have been a college president upon a time, finally rendered it as -Never the mind, but fire makes the way;" but Beprewentattve Dalzell of rittsburg at last came to the rescue with "Never mind, buture away." Tkr Are 'kllMaph.ra. The warden at Singling ays that bank burglars are th beat beh&ved tueh in his prison. Tbir Uha i to serve their time as quickly as powtiule, ...... at. mi way are very carerui to Drea no rules and enter into no plot. If on cfc-aprs he always gone it atone at4 makos a sure thing of It. . Ati4 Wataa. There is a voinan who ha wmh parried nfty.eight years, and who has timer muwa mnauiur the kitchen fire. li.tr husband Is probabty the ol.k! cro-cape no reovrd. UvtWu liudgot. Notice. The Board of Dirwtorsof the O resco Co-operative Meat Market Asiociation . I ' . V I . . L ... -1 Winning lO .nirr a iuiuitwul uuwucr, will receive bids for ' the same until April 4 1891 reserving the right to ac cept or rejoet any or all bids. Applica tion must be accompanied with refer euce and sent sealed to the secretary. J. 8. P. Moras, Sec. Orenco, Nebr. Died. On Tuesday March 24 of inflamation of the Kidneys. Lester, only son of D JC. sndN. E. Hrrrisan formerly of Holt county, now living at 1020 K St., Lin coln. Their friends and former neigh boos in the Holt county Alliance .will ssmDathise with them im this hou. of trial and affliction. Married. March 18. by Rev. J. W Stewart, at the residence of the bride's mother, George H. Milburn a ana Miss Mvra G. Buckmsn. All of Beatrice. Kxpreu. : The bride was employed in the office, of State Secretory Thompson for nearly a year and the entire Aixiamcb force unites with us In congratulations and best wishes for happy and prosperous married life. V Lecturer's Appointments. B. F. Pratt, Asst. Lecturer ef the State Alliance, will fill the following dates made by State Lecturer Hull who has gone none on accoumi or sicKness Buffalo Adams ' Clay Nuckolls Thayer Jefferson March April 28. 81. 2. 4 7. 9. Randall's Investment Agency, Rooms iO ' and ly, McMuttry Block Lincoln, Neb. Bargins in Western Land. Barging in City property. No. 48 160 all fenced, 3 wires, wind ' mill, tank, 8 miles from Oxford. Price $8.50. . .. No. 45100. 82 acres cultivated, 4 room house, granary, corn crib, well. Price, 11050, $250 cash, balance time 6 per cent interest. No. 495 lota for 11000 or)-200ach, well located in bast Liucoln, i casn, oai ance time. No. 405 room cottage, 2 closets, china closet, cellar, coal house, well, corner lot 50x143, 1 block from car line, 1 block from school ho use. Price 82000 a great bargain. I nave some choice city property for exchange for farm lands or stock, I also have some choice land for sale on 10 yeaj payment. House for sale and rent Come and see me. The old reliable Perkins Wind Mill is well known all ever the west, and has proved Jone of the most durable omills made. Its ease of adjustment and hand some appearance makos it a universal favorite, bee their advertisement, Are you Hungry. . Hendry Bros., at 132 11th st. between N and O furnish a first class dinner for 13 cts. Don't forget them when you want a meal. , 41 -4 w i i For Photos Go to Clement. His studio is univer sally recognized as unequaled for fine work at reasonable prices. Satisfaction guaranteed in every instance. Once a customer always a customer. 41-4w .... . 8eeds!l ... Choice clover seeds Red, White, Al JV ke and Alfalfa Kentnnkev RIiia brass and Timothy, (prime) at Hum- pnrey Bros, uo not fail to see Hum phrey Bros., for all kinds of seeds. Re liable varieties and satisfactory prices. 11-41 Wanted- . A rood hnmA with unmtk ttnnA farmer for an intelligent, active boy, 13 years old, Address, Thomas. Care of Farmers' Alliance, Lincoln It Farmer's sons should read adv. of Union Distributing Agency in another col umn. Iheir offer involves no outlay of money and bright boys can make good wages l-t Never Injures Stock Stock Is never tnlnrori whnn nnolnsAH with a picket and wire fence. The Gar rett Fence Manhine. thin fanna U In successful operation in every State and xermory in tne u. S. and seems to be a universal favorite. Address S. H. Garett, Mansfield, O.. for catalogue giv ing full description of machine, and also wnoiesaie prices or wire, pickets, etc., which he sells at wholesale prices di rect to farmers. Removal Notice. The Chevroutn have nunnirnl thair restaurant from 129 S. 12th St. to 210 N. ilth St., and are now open again for business. Being near the corner of Hay Market square, also near the cor ner of P st., between the two hotels and on the thornnirhfarA avau iiuv depot their location is convenient both io me traveling puDlic and the farmers who hitch on the square or put up at the surrounding barns. After April 1 we shall be open day and nhrht with good meals or lunches at reasonable prices. All are invited to call. JMMt V. A. CllKVRONT, M. E.Chkvront, Proprietor. Manager Tbe Land or Darks. There are more ducks in the Chinese o tup ire, says an authority, than all the world outside of It They are kept by the Celestials on every farm, on the private roads, on streets ot titles and on all lakes, ponds, rivers, streams and brooks in the country. Kvery Chinese ito&t also contains a batch of them. There are innumerable hatching estab lishment all through the empire, many of which are said to turn out about .10,000 young dm-ks every year. Sailed anu sraoKou ducks and duck s eggs ctutitufe two ot the most common and Important artieles of diet In China. Ttieee U la Ilia Had. Tho- who go to the devil in youth. wlU anything lfkea fair chance, were prolmbly UtUe worth saving from the Urst; tt-ey mnt have been feeble U luww creaturtM made of putty and packthread, without tl or fire, anger or true joymineaa. In their coinpoAlUou; ? yraraibue with thip ptrcat. but there U not imu-h smw to go into mourning for lhpinUe; for to ho quite bonmi, the brothr is the Agitator Separators and Dingy Woodbury Powers. Center Crank Stationary and Traction Engines. Send for Catalogue. GUS. STATES General Agent, Branch House Lincoln, Neb. Wanted. Two car loads bright Prairie Hay. Farmer's Exchange Co.. 41-2w . Adams Nebraska. Telephone 470 .302 S. 1 1th &t, A. D. GUILE, , FUNERAL DIRECTOR. Embalming. Lincoln. Neb. G. W. CARSON THE HORSE SHOER. General Blacksmitbtng ana repairing. I Guarantee to Stop loterferlcs or Um) Refunded. I guarantee to stop Thrush in horses leet without extra charge.. 841 Sooth lOth Strret DO-.YOU Want to Mve from 25 TO 60c. On every Dollar you spend? If so, write for our Illustrated catalogue, containing illus trations and prices of everything manufact ured la the United States, at manufacture efs prloes. 10,000 Ulustratiens, All lines represented. Catalogue mailed free on ap plication. Address, CHICAGO GKNKRAL SUPPLY CO. m West Van Buren St. Chicago, 111. ARDY & PITCHER. PUBNITUEB. . OirE of the Largest Stobes in the State. We are always glad to sliow goods and give prices and would be pleased to have you call when in the city. WE ISSUE A CATALOGUE Which will be forwarded on application. HARDT& PITCHER, 209,211, 213 S. 11th St. LINCOLN, NEB. RELIABLE BUSINESS HOUSES. mTTTjl T APT'T?rn I Everythlug so cheap that It dont pay to quote prices. Go i-flrj JiAL'IVrjJ I and see wow. 1010 Put. Smith & Bbmnbtt. At AXITTHf UXTTQ I Call and get prices on everything: la my line. First-claw work Mlli U MJill .1 O. I and lew prioes. 8Qa Itth nt. Geo. Mottbhmow. BDHFrD A i IT? I Money loaned on every description of valuables. Call on me JJiUIVJiliAlJJi I when lean do you any good. 9lot. D. Nevskv. MTTOTPAT I MERCHANDISE. Ourstoch is replete with everythlngjn the JJX U Olv Ali I musical line. Prices to suit the times. N, P. Curtis. Co. You Should Know THAT AT 205 B0HANAN BLOCK LINCOLN, NEB., Can be found one of the most complete lines of Implements in the city, including tne ream now company s unexcelled gooas. xne tried ana true X il Company's Farm and Spring wagons. The Wonderful Davis PLATfORU Harvester and Binder. J. W. wtHGER a GO 1109 0 STEEET. FOR THE WEEK WE WILL SELL am 1 i Call asu Ses SamtlkSkt it. The Ti'iffct Advance corn planter and check rower. The old reliable Sandwich Manufacturing Company's Shelters and Fwd grinders. THE OLDEST AND REST Aultman & Taylor Threshers. AH'l.LASI)Ct)Ml'LETK UXKOF ' SURRIES, PHETONS, BUGGIES, ROAD WAGONS, CARTS, ETC., ETC. Repair for atove corn shtiUers and threshers in stock. Wo k right uj with tlw prtHtiou mi inaLc jiruiti an low a mi) IhnIv. nuality of pmhIh vonHulervtl, We ronlially tstt U Kirtvs th-Mtt insnh.-t-f Ritliiav' in our linn to mil ami wr uh, John. T.Joxics, Agent, Lincoln, Neb. A quantity of Muslins, Sheetings, Ginghams, Cali co and all kinds of Dress Goods at closing out prices. Our Gingham at' 5c, our sheeting at 5c, our Dress Goods, Challies, etc., at 5c, Are the Best you ever saw for the price. CALL ON US FOR GOOD GOODS CHEAP. Write us for samples we will assure you prompt attention. J. W. WINGER & CO. 1109 O Street- Lincoln, Neb. NEBRASKA GROWN HARDY. Fruit Trees, Grape Vines AND Small Fruits. wort f mankind.