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, , THE FAKMKKS' ALLIANCE, LINCOLN. NEH., HIUKSDAY. DEC. 31. 1801. ' i S3 , CHAPTER XTII. TBI URrin AHD ! AGENT. ' The reader may be inclined tt think it a little ttranga that KcrajrfT hould manifest auoh decidi'd intermit in a mat ter that did not at all affect him. But, as has been said, Scrapga was a man of heart, and he was a great friend of rir tne. Ik-sides, he was a man of strong impulses, and his likes and dislikes were extremely pronounced. From the moment he came to know Harry Pear son in his true character bo had disliked him, and the instant he became cogni zant of Pearson's intentions relative to Louiao Uroc-o, ho rcsoircd to thwart J them if possible. And it may be added that Scran? was a man who, once hav ing formed a purpose, never abandoned it until he had reached the end. Thus may the interest of Scrafrgs in this affair of Green's be accounted for to the satisfaction, no doubt, of all. It was lato when Scragg arrived 'nome, and it was impossible for him to do aught that day. but at an early hour the next morning he repaired to Mills' office. None of the great army of loan seekers who visited Mills' office every day had mode their appearance yet, and IScraggs found that worthy alone, and in a very few words stated the object of his visit, which was to purchase John Green's note. 'I am sorry, Mr. Scraggs," Mills re plied promptly, "but I cannot accom modate you with the note." "Why notr Scraggs asked. "Because I loan money as a business, aad if there is a profit in it I want it" "Certainly, Mr. Mills. I did not ex pect you to sell the note at its face Talus." "Yon didn't? Then you are willing to pay a premium?" ' "I am, or I Bhould never have come lere. We money lenders do not , do things for the fun of it." i "That's very true, and for that rea tson I am at a loss to understand why you should bo willing to buy Green's note at a premium. I let him have twice as much on his property as I jwonld under ordinary circumstances." ' "That has nothing to do with the 'matter at all Please state what amount will buy the note." Mills looked at Scraggs rather curi jously for an instant, then broke into a soft smile. ' "To be plain with you, Mr. Scraggs," hie said, "and to bring the affair to a Ipoint at once, I must say that the note lis not for sale." "At no price?" "At no price." . 1 "May I ask your purpose in holding it when you can make a good profit by letting it go?" "Yes, you may ask, Mr. Scraggs, but I am not compelled to answer you." ,' For a moment Scraggs was clearly "stumped," to use an expressive slang term. The note was evidently beyond his reach, and it seemed useless to try ifurthcr to get it. Yet he did not like to abandon the effort so soon, but how to proceed further he did not know. : Scraggs went back to his own office, where he found Pearson in waiting for lira. i "John Green camo up to see you yes terday afternoon," Pearson began, "ond not finding you at home, left a message with me." "You needn't put yourself to the trouble of stating it," said Scraggs, coldly, "since Green himself delivered it a little later." Pearson was taken somewhat aback by those words, but in a moment he hod recovered his equanimity and said carelessly: "You met him on the way home, I suppose ?" "Yes, and he told me Mills had fur bished him the money." "That was the message he left with toe." For a little while, neither of the men spoke, and Pearson began to hope that the subject was dropped. But in this he was disappointed, for directly Scraggs resumed it by saying: "You helped Green about getting that loan, Pearson, and I know what your object was in so doing." "Perhaps you do, Scraggs," Pearson replied unconcernedly, '-but for fear you don't, I'll tell you. My object was to render the man a little service." "Yes, to render him a little service; and for what?" 'For his good, of course. So you think all mankind are like yourself, . willing to do a fellow creature a favor only when it brings two dollars to your ipocket to every one it brings him?" . "Pearson," said Scraggs severely, "it is useless to talk nonsense to me. I know you, and I understand your heart "THE NOTE IS NOT FOB BALK." Ton told me once, before you returned east, what your intentions were toward Green's girl, and I understand that your intentions are the same yet You are striving to get Green in your power and use him as a lever in your efforts with the girL That was your purpose in taking him to Mills to get bis money, and yon are the man who holds that note. "You are making rather reckless asser tions, Scraggs; but say they are correct, and then what?" "Why, only this, you must give the note up to me. I will pay you a pre U mium on it." , , i - , '. , -f t , i'Who-ce! Must give it up.'eh?"- MtM Wot lift "Ycs, you mutt." "Perhaps I must, but I fail to see why." "Look here, Fcarson, you proceed with your intentions toward that girl, and I promise you that Blatchford shall be informed of it without delay." "Blatchford! What does he care? Do you .suppose he'd bother his head about a daughter of one of these poor settlers whom he owns body and soul! Pshaw, he don't care what they do, or what becomes of them, so long as he has their mortgages. Write to Blatch ford, if you want to, and see what good it will do you." As Pearson delivered himself of these words he kept a close watch on Scraggs' features, and though be spoke confi dently and with the utmost indiffer ence, he was greatly disturbed, lie was in constant dread lest something should transpire to re veal to Scraggs the relation existing between Blatchford and the Greens. II became satisfied on the present oc casion, however, that Scraggs had as yet received no intimation of the truth, and ho breathed easier. But Scraggs' threat to write to Blatchford disturbed him. lie knew that it was not idly made, and he also knew that if he did write the whole truth would come out, and, heartless as old Blatchford was, it was hardly possible that ho would sit quietly with folded hands and permit his granddaughter's ruin. Such thoughts as these occupied Pear son's mind, and ho saw the necessity of conciliating the irate agent. 'Mr. Scruggs," he said, "what's the sense of you and I goiDg on like a cou plo of fools. I don't care anything for Green's girl, and have no designs upon her. I did rauke a fool assertion a year or so since to tho effect that I had, but I did not mean it." "Do you swear," said Scraggs, "that you are speaking the truth?" "Why, yes, If you wish it," Tenrson replied unblushingly. "Then you will perhaps not mlndlct ting me have Green's note." "No, I wouldn't, if I hod it. Mills is the man for you to see on that business." Harry Pearson left the oflice directly, and as he walked the street his mind was busy with thoughts of the inter view just ended. , "Old Scaggs Is going to oause mo trouble," ho mused, "unless I proceed with tho utmost caution. He's a sly old devil, and now that he's set his mind against me, he'll do everything in his power to down me. It would be just his way to write to old Blatchford, and in that case the jig would be up with mo, for I'd not only have Blatchford down on me, but my wife, too. This is a blamed ticklish business, sure, and the first thing I know old Scraggs will get wind. In some way, of tho fact that those Greens are old Blatchford's rela tives, and if ho does old Blatchford will know of their whereabouts, and come hunting them up. Scraggs and Green must bo Kept apart, and I must move as fast as possible. I must have Louise, for I do love her with all my soul and I can't think of living without her." crupTEit xvm. TOB SERPENT NAKES A PROPOSAL. During tho next two weeks Fcarson went to Green's three or four times, and though ho never had an interview with Louise, ho gave her to understand the state of his heart, and did every thing in his power to infrrn.tin.to himself into her good graces. I lo also sought to broaden nnrt deepen the hold he had upon John's feelings, and upon the wholo was quite well satisfied with tho progress ho was making. He had no hopo of winning Louiso's love, but he thought ho was gaining her esteem and that was enough. "If I can only har? her respect" he thought "1 con easily bring her to my terms when tho time comes. Green will noon uso up tho money he bor rowed, and then Louise must choose between mo and hunger hunger not only for herself, but for her father and her slek mother. And tho victory will bo mine by easy odds, for sho is such a simple, honest-hearted little thing thot 6ho will readily ruuko any sacrifice in order to spare her parents. Just a few more days of clear sailing and I shall arrive in port with my prize all safo and sound. In tho meantime, though, I must begin to prepnro the girl's mind so that she may bo prepared for the climax." So in accordance with this idea, Tear- son managed, on the occasion of his next visit to induco Louise to toko a wall; with him. She was loth to go, knowing what his sentiments were to ward her, and feeling all her old re pugnance for him returning in full force, but she recalled all his kindness to her father and his generous solici tude for her poor mother, and she felt it her duty to acquiesce in so small a wish. At first he talked of ordinary matters, such as any two acquaintances might spcaloof, but finally ho became more per sonal and began to ask her about her life. To all his questions she made straight-forward, truthful replies, ac knowledging that her existence was by no means pleasant "I should think," he remarked, "that you would long for society and the ongnier scenes of life." "I do," she replied, "though I try hard not to. It Is very wrong to repine and grieve, but it is not easy always to avoia iu" "I don't think there is any wrong in it," he said. "Yours is a hard lot, and it is only human that you should long for something better." "What's tho use of longing for some thing I can't have? It only males me the more miserable, and besides it's a sin against those I love. Think of my poor mother, how much less bright her life is than mine, I know it is wrong to grieve over my situation, and I'm ashamed that I am Weak enough to do 80." , . ' - . . ' , s Pearson made no reply at once, but walked on some distance in silence. He was revolving in his mind the words she had just spoken and trying to decide how to proceed the most ef fectually. When at last he 6poke it was to this effect: ' . . ' ' "Welt, you are right,' I suppose, In thinking that It U awlew to grh-ve for what wo eannot har. but Mmx-tim we ran have things when we do not think no." liOiiUe lonked np Inquiringly, and the glance IVanxm bad of her lovely face emboldened htm to proceed. " Yoo can have a happier existence if yon choose," he went on. "You can have friends, society and enjoyment They are all within your reach. Would yon exchange this life for that?" Something In tbo cagernes of his voice, as he asked the question, at tracted the girl's attention and caused her to start She had an intuition of his meaning and longed to flee from him. However, as that was not possi ble, she walked on without making any reply. Ilo waited awhile, end seeing that she was not going to answer him, he repeated his question. By this time she had regained her composure, and her reply came calmly and steadily. "Yes, it Is only natural" she said, that I should lie willing to exchange this life for a better one. I suppose no sane person would hesitate an instant to do that." "Then will you make tho exchange?" he asked. "That is impossible, Mr. Pearson," she replied quietly, totally ignoring the meaning of his question. "At least I cannot hope for such a thing for a long time." He felt that the time had come to speak out Yet he hesitated. What he had supposed an easy task he found most dilllcult. Ho was reckless, lion orlcss and heartless, but still he quailed before this innocent girl this girl whom he loved to desperation. Away from her presence he could deliberate on his plan without a qualm of con science, but her sweet face, her clear, honest eyes disarmed and confused htm. Ho felt small and mean, and the little spark of manhood in him made an ef fort to assert Itself. For an instant he was overwhelmed with the heinous ness of his intended crime, and there was a short conflict between his bettor and baser natures, but the latter being master of him soon asserted itself and crowded out all sense of shame and re gret. "If I were free," he mused, "I would make this girl my honest wife, but I am not free and cannot become so, and all I cm do is to make her my wife in all save tho name. In some faraway spot where no one knows us or can ever V! BAT TIIK WOnD AND THEY ARE Y0CK8." learn of our past, sho and I can live as man and wlfo and bo as happy as though wo were. With old Blatchford's money, which justly belongs to her and her mother, sho shall have all the com forts and pleasures of life, and live a lady among tho grandest." Harry Pearson was not a hardened lib ertine, though ho was unprincipled; and it requires a soul lost to all statue and feeling to deliberately plot away the virtue and innocence of a young, trustful girl. Pearson's conscience pricked him deeply, now that ho was ap proaching tho climax of his purposo, and to palliate it he sought by every means to smooth away tho evils of his course and loavo only tho good it prom ised to tho poor girl as though there could any good come of a life of shame, or any enjoyment from stolen money. His baser nature having in this in stance, us in all others, asserted itself, Pearson soon succeeded in putting away all shamo and self-reproach, -and with. calm determination took up tho subjoct again. "Louise," bo said, "it Is not impossi ble for you to make tho change I spoke of. I said society, wealth and pleasure wero within your reach. They are, and all you have to do is say tho word and they nro yours." Ho had stopped now and placed him self beforo her. His breath camo fast and his blood coursed wildly. Grasping her hand and holding it in spite of her frantic efforts to release it ho went on in a rapid, honrso tono: "Louise, I lovo you, ond if yon will be mino you can have everything that it is in my power to gat you every thing that love can suggest and money buy. You shall have friends among the highest you shall have a homo among the finest, yon shall have all the pleasures that the rich enjoy. In short, Louise, bo mine and you shall never again know what it is to have a wish ungratified. Yon shall never feci the pinch of want or the cruel touch of a cold world. I will make it my study and my work to serve you, and you shall bo my queen. Oh, Louise, do not weep, do not look distressed. Bo mine, Louise. Say you will." During this passionate delivery the young man attempted to draw Louise to him, but she shrauk away and made another ineffectual effort to release her hand. She was startled by his words no less than by his earnest, pleading tone. She feared and abhorred him, and every syllable1 ho uttered went to her heart like a dagger. nardly had he ceased speaking when her pride usscrted itself,' and resent ment flashed from her eyes. "Mr. Pearson," she said, "what right havo you to say such tilings to me?" "I lore you," he replied, "and I can not suppress my feelings. Louise, you do not know what a power you hold over me, nor to what lengths I would go for your sake. I love you as never woman was loved before, and I do not feel that I have done any wrong in say vag so." For a little while Louise did not re ply' and during tho silence the anger melted out of her eyes and a look of pity succeeded it Perhaps sho believed Pearson in earnest and felt sorry that she must blight his hopes. She knew what sho would suffer should Paul fail to return her love what pangs, of poignant pain that would cause her, and doubtless she thought Pearson's feelings similar to her own. She may have remembered his generosity to her father and mother and experienced bit- . r-V I' .. - Iff rrgrrt that '..be was side to requite his gc!noM un vrwUf. But whatever the thought t'jat potwwtrd Iwr, sho be came sai aad sorrowful, sad her voice as she spoko trembled prrwptiMy. "I am sorry," she began, "that yoa have said what yoa have. You had no right to judrfu m so illy. If I loved you, Mr. Pearson, it would require uo promises of riches to lead me to be come your wife. I am poor and havo known little enough of pleasure, God knows, hut I am not so poor that I would sell my heart, my life, my hap piness and my hope of eternity.- Tho man I love need offer no wealth to in duce me to become bis wife, and no man whom I do not love need think me base enough to be influenced by such an offer. I respect you, Mr. Pearson, for the sake of what you have done for those 1 love. I feel under a thousand obligations to you, but I do not and can not love yon. My heart is another's, and when I marry my hand shall go where my heart is." The girl's reply, though far from what the generality of lovers would wijsli, was not displeasing to Pearson. It was more than he had dared to hope for, since he knew that she did not love him, and he was satisfied that she ex pressed for him respect and pity. "She respects mc," he mused, "and that will make my victory easy. She will bow to the inevitable and will ac cede to my wishes all the more readily because of that It would be hard to force her to sacrifice herself to a man she did not even respect I am satis fied with my progress so far, and it only remains to be seen which is the stronger, her love for herself or her love for her father and mother." Aloud Pearson said: "Forgive me, Miss Green, for presum ing to utter such sentiments. I did not mean to say what my words imply. Far be it from me to suggest that your heart can be won by such things as I offered. I only meant to say what I would do for you in order to show you the depth of my affection. Will yoa forgive me, Miss Green, and think of my words only as I meant them?" "I hold no ill feeling, Mr. Pearson," said Louise, promptly, "and I will not think the less of you for what you have said. The subject is one unpleasant to me, and to continue it can be of no ben efit to either of us, so let us drop it, if you please." Pearson acceded readily to this re quest, since to continue the conversa tion longer at that time would by no means enhance his interest He felt that he had accomplished all that could be accomplished previous to his finish ing stroke. Of course, in the mean time he could go on gaining her respect by his services in behalf of her parents, but to her he would say nothing more of his love, and he would make no more direct efforts to win her consent to his proposal. Louise, anxious to escape Pearson's company, expressed a wish to return home, and accordingly they walked back to the cabin. Neither had much to say, and save for a few desultory, commonplace remarks, the walk passed in silence Arriving at tho fence In front of the cabin, where Pearson's horse was tied, Pearson stopped. "1 will not go in," ho said, "but I will como out again in a day or two. I hope you will not consider my visit an an noyance, for I promise not to revert again to tho subject we wero discussing awhile ago." "I would not have yon stay away," replied Louise, "on my account, and I assure you that I appreciate your mind fulness of my parents." "Thanks," said Pearson. "Good day." And vaulting into his 6addle ho can- "THANKS, 8AID I'KAKSON. "'GOOD DAT." tered away, very much unlike a broken hearted, rejected suitor. CHAPTER XIX. me cncisnAH Am society. It is duo Hiram Blatchford to state that ho was totally ignorant of the whereabouts of his daughter. He knew, it is true, that she was somewhere in Kansas, but he had not the remotest idea in what part, of the state. It is also due him to say that he never re ceived the letter written him by the old doctor at tho beginning of Mary's sick ness. Whether it would havo mado any difference in the condition of the Greens if Blatchford had known of their whereabouts and condition, is a ques tion that must go unanswered, but true Christian charity says give him the benefit of tho doubt However Blatchford might have act ed on tho knowledgo of his child's dis tress, Sarah Blatchford felt it to her interest to sec that such knowledge did not reach him, and accordingly the good old doctor's letter never went be yond her hands. She had long feared that a communi cation from the Greens might como to her husband, and not feeling sure that his heart would bo proof against his daughter's pleas, if sho should choose to make any, Mrs. - Blatchford be thought herself of tho precaution of keeping any such letter from Blatch ford's hands. So, in pursuance of this idea, she arranged to have all the pri vate mail delivered nt the house, and when the doctor's letter came to hand with its Kansas postmark, she rightly judged that it related to the Greens, and forthwith she opened it and re its contents. Tho letter told a pitiable tale of woe; for it portrayed in plain colors the sai condition of Mary Green, sick and po' erty-stricken as sho was, and ende with a pica to the obdurate, father behalf of his suffering daughter. Su a , letter, coming from one who v. a stranger to Mary, ought Ito have brought a feeling of pity to the flintiest heart, but on the gentle heart If this devout member of Rev. Wheed ler's congregation it made no impres sion whatever. Some one may imagine that she suffered compunctions of con science, but such was not the case. Koch people as she have no conscience. It does seem that after reading Dr. Bawin' letter, Mrs. Blatchford ought at least to have experienced a sense of shame when she remembered that she, and ail her relatives, were living in great plenty on that which of right be longed to ta oor woman who was starving. But even that feeling did not come to her heart liemorselessly she burned the letter, watching it crisp in flames and turn to ashes, yet suffering no twinge of conscience. And an hour later she sat in ber cushioned pew with smiling, placid features, ap parently perfectly satisfied with herself and tho life she was living. When, at the end of Wheedler's sermon, she gave a good-sized bank note to aid in converting tho heathen, no stranger would have suspected what her heart really was, and no one would have thought but an hour before she had ruthlessly despoiled a poor woman of a crust of bread from her father's table. Blatchford might have given his daughter aid had he known her condi tion, but his ignorance of that was no excuse. Ho know very well that there was general suffering in Kansas that year, and he knew that John Green was poor and ill-conditioned to withstand such a long siege of hard times. Reason and common sense would have taught him that his daughter was in need, yet he did not feel sufficient interest in her welfare to make any effort to discover her whereabouts. lie never mentioned her namo, and if he ever thought of her no one knew it Indeed, to outward observation it seemed apparent that no thought of her ever entered his mind, and that he was satisfied with his devo tions to the Spickler family. Like his wife he was an active mem ber of Wheedler's church. He attended the Sunday services regularly and dozed through the tedious sermon. He gave more than any other to the minister's salary. Ho bought an organ for the church and hired an organist. In short he was always ready with his money to second any suggestion Eev. Whcedler saw fit to offer. As a natural consequence he became the most prominent member of the congregation at least in Brother Wheedler's estimation. Brother Wheed ler loved a cheerful giver, especially when the gifts were coming to himself. On the very day that John Green mortgaged all his earthly possessions to Mills for a pitiful sum of money with which to buy bread, tho "Christian Aid Society" of Eev. Wheedler's church held a meeting in Brother Blatchford's parlors, theobjectof which was to finan cially further tho work of converting the heathen in foreign lands. Eev. Whcedler was there, as were also all tho leading members of the congrega tion. Sister Blatchford had, of course, taken care that preparations suited to the occasion wero mado, and a nice luncheon was duly spread. Brother Blatchford was there to beg and entreat everyono to partake unsparingly of his generous bounty. "If tho world had more such good Christians as Brother and Sister Blatch ford," remarked Rev. Whcedler during the enjoyment of the luncheon, "tho church would be better off and its cause greatly advanced. Such members are the shining lights of our faith, and their prayers and their gifts are tho means of great good in the saving of lost souls." "Indeed you are right, Brother Wheedler," acquiesced Sister Swoops. "Brother and Sister Blatchford live for tho good of their fellow creatures. Their thoughts, by day and by night, must be of tho poor needy ones who are in the darkness of sin. The question ever uppermost in their minds, to judge from their actions, is: 'What can I do for tho good of tho ignorant and be nighted?' Such as they ore the salt of tho earth 'the leaven that leaveneth the whole loaf.' " "Truo, Sister Swoops, truo indeed," said Rev. Wheedler, "and I pray that they may live to see tho fruits of their works in all their fullness." This prayer of Brother Wheedler's was destined to bo realized, for it was written down that Brother and Sister Blatchford should both live to see the fruit of their works in all Its terrible fullness; and not only that, but they should cat thereof and come to know the bitterness of it During tho little play of words just described Sister Blatchford, from her position at the head of the table, smiled sweetly upon those about her, and said, as plain as actions could speak: "Indeed Brother Wheedler is right and I am tho light of the church a guiding angel to those less blessed with goodness." Brother Blatchford said nothing and made very little outward show of his feelings, but it was evident that he was greatly pleased, and he praised himself and felt like patting himself on the back for being so great and good. "Now," said Eev. Wheedler after a short silence, "we as a church must raise some funds for sending a mis sionary to break tho bread of life to tho heathen. This is a great and glorious work, and I hope our members will open their hearts liberally to the poor benighted souls that are going to an endless death for the want of the Chris tian Gospel." "Amen to that," exclaimed Brother Blatchford, "and to show my faith by my works, I will subscribe fifty dollars to that fund." "God bl"ia you, Brother Blatchford," exclaimed tho minister fervently. "Your crown will be a glorious one when you have finished your work, and the Master says: 'Well done, thou good and faithful servant' God bless you. Brother Blatchford, and may you al ways continue in the way you have chosen." Sister Blatchford followed her hus band's lead with a subscription of venty-five dollars, which Blatchford, of course, would pay, and the minister blessed her in turn. Then Blatchford insisted on old Mrs. Spickler subscrib ing to the fund at his expense, and she received a blessing likewise. "This is truly a Christian family,"the minister said with much unction, "and their reward will be great in the next world. May the Lord reward and bless them according to their deserts." This prayer also would be answered in time, for the day was coming, and even then was not far off, in which tho Blatchfords would receive the reward of their acts, and bo blessed according to their deserts. It was coming, as surely as just retribution ever comes to thoso who make a way for it And that reward would not be in accordance' with Eev. Wheedler's prayer and wishes, but in accordance with God's unerring law of right The meeting of the "Christian Aid Society" at last adjourned, smilingly satisfied with its work; and the mem bers were about to depart from Blatch ford's parlors for their various homes when It was discovered that Sister Gooding, who wss then present, bad not subscribed to the aid fund. Eev. Wheedler promptly called the at tention of the members to this fact by saying: "Here is an important omission in our good work. Sister Gooding's name is pot on our list of givers at all. This "must not be, and the sister must sub scribe. Sister Gooding, you have uo- - I. - m SW "I'lX GIVE FIFTY DOLLARS TO MAKE STY WORD GOOD." doubtedly been overlooked. You are one of our most liberal members, and your hand has ever been in good works. Come, how much shall I put down to your credit?" "Nothing, thank you," replied a pale, frail, earnest little lady of middle age. "I havo concluded not to give anything to this fund " (Continued ) Beginning to See It. At present there isn't work ccoujh to employ the willing laborers who were born on our soil More than a million men are always in enforced idleness, searching for something to do and living on the verge of hunger. 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In a clear, forcible style, with abundant citations of facts and fig ure, tho author tells how the farmer reached hU present unsatisfactory condition. Then fol lows an elaborate discussion of " The Way out," which is the fullest and most authoritative pres entation of the aims and views ef the Farmers' Alliance that has been published, including lull discussions of the currency, tho questions of interest and mortgages, railroads, the sale of crops, and other matters of vital consequence. This book is the only one which attempts to cover the whole ground, and it is unnecessary to emphasize its value. It is a compendium of the facts, figures, and suggestions which the farmer ought to have at hand. Tn Farmer's Side has just been issued, and makes s handsome and Bubrtantial book of 280 pages. We have arranged with the pub lisher) for its sale to our readers at the pub lishers price. 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I have keen able to complete arrang monti whereby we are better ab.e than we have lxen heretofore to make satisfactory pricee on all grade of Canon City and Trinidad coal, as well aa the best grades of No t hern Colo rado coal, over any line ef road run ning ont of Denver or Pueblo. Their capacity is sufficient to guarantee prompt shipment. I will keep pur chasers posted on prices upon applica tien. The lowest possible wholesale rates are obtained. Cash must accom pany all orders. J. W. Hastlet, State Agt., Lincoln, Neb. For the Germans. The first and only work ever written on currency reform in German is "Geld" by Robert Schilling. It Is a translation and enlargement of his"Silver question" and sure to make converts The retail price is 25 cents, but it will be furnished to reform organizations and agents at a greatly reduced rate. A sample copy will be sent for 15 cents. Address Alliance Pub Co., 20tf Linooln, Neb. FARMERS itlii OUR SPECIAL SALE ON Cloaks and Furs STILL CONTINUES. We also call special attention to our Bargain Counter. We are selling ao dczen Ladies wool hose. Other bargains too numerous to mention. Be sure and visit onr Bargain Counter. MILLER & PAM, 133 to 139 S Nth St., Lincoln, Nebraska. H. R. BAILEY, Wholesale Commission DEALBB IN Butter, Eg2s,PouItry,Potatoes AND BAILED HAY. 23m6) 1326 U Street, Lincoln, Neb. ALLKN ROOT GPO. S. BROWN, Stock Apt. Neb. State Formerly Sales Farraera' Alliance. man A.L.8.C. Co. Office and Financial M'gr. Ralesman. SHIP YOUR OWN STOCK. LIVE STOCK Commission Mernhants, Boom 34 Exchange Building, South Omaha, Nebraska: Before you ship send for the market. RKFEREUCE8. First Natlenal Bank of Omaha. lt-tf Commercial National Bank. Omaha. Packers National Bank. Omaha. Nebraska Savings and Exchange B'k, Omaha. Central City Bank. Central City, Neb, PENSION THE DISABILITY BILL 13 A LAW. Soldiers Disabled Since the War are Entitled. Dependent widows and parents now depend ent whxee sons died lrom effects of army sorvioe are Included. If you wish your clalir. speedil7 and and sticcpsnfiillv prooeouted, aaaress. ItMtK TAMMtD Late Commissioner nmiw iniiiiL.il of Pensions. 47-ly Washington, I). O. THE PERKINS WIND MILL NO DOUBT BUT If A FACT THEPEKKINS Jm tha T Uia..i . fjrS Wind Mill now Mode. IWi BUY IT! TRY IT! tTJZVlr!,?,r uce la the manure bu'' Kromrer and better proportioned and self lubricant bw,-nimr Plalnill boxes to vth rom dimbii" wh1o er to oi lit, The fame principal self btjv- in7a noised 'Ud a """out mak- in vne past has induced some nnsorunulona persons W.lmitate th mill and even to tae w a? ,pply H ,0 aB tnferlOTnin. B? i """"u'uro ooin pumpmr ed. Send foi aVd7rteSe mST PEKItlSS. VtfxD MILLAX CO Mention Fares' Ai..'1' ln'd- Scientific Americas Agency for riutiTi TDine ui r. nrainy biteutb COPVBiriUT c?nT2'.l?, .t1 Handbook write to C01 m Broadway, Nfw York. w?!u.i?r"ecar,nBlt,,,,t" ln America. JJ,ffih ' out br n is brought beffSS tho public by a notice g:Ten free ot charge in the Larsrest aroolatlon 0f any scientific pap r'n th Splendidly Illustrated. No Intel "con" man should be without !:. Weekir i Via . rear; 11.50 six months. AddreaVMflVv Sci'nntific SW FOR TV0 HORSES Fa.'.y Unnrautecd. GRIJins EAR CORni AND SMALL GRAINS. Sperlil Cnb BrMkhif; Dork and peeuliir dress at Grinder. uur, uriirr work, More in ii, nil less work to Team this aur etber. gaf'thS SdtJ2 POWER LIS. in "VI I A SEP MILL ipjScjit on tjjj' Tvfi THE FOOS M FG. CO. Sprincf ieltf.O.