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THE FARMERS' ALLIANCE, LINCOLN, NEB., THURSDAY, FEB. 11, 1832 SeaolntUni of tbe IttioBal Finn en' Alii loot Adopted at iti Mating At Chioago January 8, 1892. WuKKKAi, Tbe fanner of I he United tua ootnambtr any other order of cilisees and bare always wen icjai ana tiiithfui, bearing their full share of ex penses of the nation ia war and peace; an4 H nEMU, We recognize the anpre mary of law, the necessity of being sub ject to the same and of having parsons 4uiy antnonzca to irame auu euaci la; and Whkbeas. We believe tbe people to betoreraign. and that public ouMcials r the servant oi tno people; mere fare be it ttnlred. First, We denand the free and unlimited coinage of silver dollars of 4121 grains, on the basis of th ttrst oioago act of our fathers, on an equal ity wtU goia 01 X3 9-lu graiua. Second, We demand the issue of full legal tender treasury noios to pay gov ernment expenses, pensions, etc , until the circulation shall reach l"0 per -vapica, or suflicieut volumu to transact tbe bukiaesg oi the country upon a cash basis, and to be eu r maintained at that. We far. her demand the abolition of na tional banks and tbe establUhment of postal saving banks at convenient daces for tbe people, which shall re ceive ssssy en deposit and tllow in. turest not to exceed 3 per cent pur an num. and to be responsible for the same; the same shall be loaned at 4 per mat on real estate security, or approved individual security; no one person or corporation to be alio wed to receive.boia . r dispo9 of a loan of mora than three thousaad dollars ($3,000) at one time. Third, We demand the prohibition of the alien ownership of land. Fourth, We demand that taxation, tat, national or municipal, shall not be used to build up one interest at the v expense of another. Fifth, We demand tho government control of the lines of rail way, telegraph mod telephones for the boot tit of the . people, and the foreclosure of the mort gage upon tbe Union Pacific and Central Pacific railroads, and that the govern- , meat shall take possession and operate , the same. Sixth, We favor any and all means that shall provide for the settlement of ' national disputes by the peaceful and rational methods of arbitration insioad of tho barbarous abitrament of ar. bevesth, We demand the eloctlon of president, vice president. United States Senators and postmasters by the direct vote of the pooplo. Eighth, 1 hat tho National Farmers' Alliance will adhero to tho principles set forth In our declaration ol purposm and maintain tho order as tbe opponent el unjust trusts and combines aud tho education of our membership In politi cal sontiuwut, controlling no political arty and being controlled by none, but each individual may uso his own , m todom and Judgment in tho exercise of bis right of tranchke, and in his choico of methods by which our de mands tnsv be secured. Ninth, That wo recommend to the Alliances the progressive readlngcourse for farmers, and tho same shall be under fall control of an advisory committeo or the various organizations of farmers. Agricultural colleges, snd experiment -stations. Tenth, That we demand moro rigor ous laws and enforcement of tho same in relation to the entrance of foreign paupers aud criminals to our shores Eleventh. That we demand the im mediate passage by the United States congress of the revised bill known as the Conger Pure Lard bill. Twelfth, That favor the passage of the Butterworth Anti option bill a Amended and introduced by Mr. Hatch. Thirteenth, We favor Just returns on ctual capital investments, bat no ro ' turn oa watered stock. Fourteonth, Whereas, The farmers of the Pacific coast must necessarily ack their grains; and Wjiekkas, This makes a great and heavy -covt to the producers; therefore ll Revoked, That wo, the National Farm era' Alliance, request cougrrss to pass a Jaw permitting the material used in making these sacks to come Into the United States free of duty. Fifteenth, It Is the sentiment of this Alliance that no intoxicating liquors ahould be sold on or near tho giounds of toe Columbian exposition during the world's fair. Sixteenth, We demand that the giving of railroad passes shall be prohibited, in fact as well as In theory. Seventeenth, The time of all convicts -who are supported by the state should tie employed at some healthful aud pro ductive labor fer the beneilt of the state that supports them. Idleness and the ptivate contract system, in prisons should be abolished. Nineteenth. That a restricted fran chise lias ever been an instrument of wrong; that the right of elective Iran hise should be exercised without re gard to sex, aud there should be equal pay for equal worn. Bespeetfully submitted, Allen Koot, Chairman, W'M. KlNEllK. J. II. Sasders, D. F. Ravens, (t. 1). Brown, JOSllUA CKAWFOIiD. A Common Flatfornu A triplo alltanco of reform forces of the country has becu proposed. At the call of Miss Francis E. Wlllard, srepiesentatives of the pennies', prohi bition aud national reform part es met in Chicago and alter consuhalion, drew tip au auurots signed by lgnatious Don suilly, Francis K. Willard, J. H. Weaver, JS. J. Wheelnr, U. M. Miller, E. Kvans and u. a. laylor. The address will be presented to the St. Louis conference by Kev. Dr. ltLamatyr, Francis . Willard, U. W. Miller. J. B. Weaver. . Ignatius Donnelly, Samuel Dickio and t. j. vvnccier, ana reads as follows: The undersigned, expressing a con sossus cf opinion cf an informal vohm - ary gHthunng of memlvrs of tho peo ples' party, tue prohibition party and the national irfouu pnrty, ht-ld the2Tth , of Jauuary, 18!)3, at tha Sherman house, Chicago, arrogating to themselves no light to speak authoritatively for any one but themselves, or to dictate tL.o future course or piatiorm of any organ ization, but perceiving the absolutu no t!ssity which exists, that the ueonle i ising up in their capacity as citizens and voters should wrest the government ct tnc state ami the nation from those i-ho have so long misgoverned both, thereby put forth tho following surest ions to the people of the United Slates. aipou which wo ourselves are substan - lially agreed. Wo are in favor ef aeon- boiioat ion of all political elements in trenail oi inese issues, to wit : i. That money should be issued bv the geueral government, without the intervention of any private institutions. in sufficient quantity to carry on the business of the country, and such monev should be a full legal tender for all debts, both public and private. 2. That the saloon is the great ene my of reform In these matters. As the chief fountain of corruption in or.r f. vum.b uuuuituuD iu pci uiL-iuua in fluence upon cwr country and demand . iw suppression. . Ail means of public transportation and communication should be con trolled by the government to obtain for all tbe people equal and equitable ad vantages la such M-rvic-a. and If the effort to so control said means of trans portation and communication shall proTe impracticable, then we favor government ownership of the same. 4. We are opposed to speculation in land, and alien owaeraMp of the same, and we demand a reasonable limitation of the amount of land that can be owned by any corporation or individual 5. We favor municipal suffrage for women with an educational qualifica tion. M Conservatism " Getting Mouldy. We have received the feliowlog sharp criticism of the proposed course of the new dally from a leading citizen. There is undoubtedly a great ehacge of sent! ment in relation to the terms "radical," conservative." Radical is no longer a term of reproach. Society is beginning to see tbat it is the radicals who move the world: Kditoh op The Alliaxce: In thiwe days " conservatism when applied to & daily paper, means coward- tee. We bad already three enterprising dailies in Lincoln quite enougti con fcldcriog they were all of tho same ripe, it the new daily tries me "con strvative" role it will wjet with no sue ci ss. What the peopie are huuzering lor is a dally thai wiu puncture corpor ate rottenness on every line. A paper tbat will be taUical ana aggressive in behalf of the toilers, whether on the farm on in tho workshop. "Conserva tism'1 is a synouym for cowardice, whether la science, religion or politics. WESTON. Nebraska Pensions. Tho following Nebraskans were gran ted pensions diTing the past week: Original Jsmes F. Chnrcb, Alox S. Marshman, Charles Barnes. M. Karseh ner, Thos. S McQnlilen. Drowory Go ble. Frank P. Phelps, Wni. Downey, J. R Cotton. John r . Buckley, Djv.rt K.. Staples, Wiiliam Woriioo, Martin L. Lane. J. Horrool, Oliver E. Goodscll. John Garduor, Uonry Cassini;, Levi J li I'almer, 1 noma- K layior, joun Moore, .lohn II. lit II, Mark Hansen, Jmes Kav, Charles Boyd, SandforU Dietz, David Ditch, Thomas M Glen, John A Rtymer, Simon MM 'Cltiro, William J. Jackson, WilberM Gieene, James F. Crowloy, William Weaver, li!Orge Miller, Joel li. lioyer, John W. Duughcrty, Henry Prlre, Jmos Martin, Kolert A. Swift, Allen Bush. Joseph 1. Dunnis. James Mcl'lav. Jacob D Booham, A P Burger. Henry Stephons, Henry C. Burger, John Govsutb, jsmes I 'or, John W Gladdor, Alonzo Rice, William M Fosket. Samuel S Welch. Samuel Patton, L. P. Tucker, William Uiekor, Ciaik Wilcox, Charles H. Cur ls. Invid Cnopor. D. Iraukfoner. Charles It. Starkweather, Taylor Ewing, John R Killo t, : Thomas Hamilton. Henry S Noderlv. hdward W. Webb, Payton Todd, J. Meek. Jofso Ingles, rreuurluli A. bitiori. seth M. Uakur, J. Bear, William 11 Morrison, Jimes II. Baker. Lamest rranz, Charles G Lewy, Anna Hirms, William Hunt, Alexan der Sample, George W. Wood, John R Nunley, itobert S Iviberts. Jonu K. W Stecco, LbwIsC. Judsnn. Robert B. Ful t in, John Greonhalg, William J. Creech boos U. Kirk, ThomasiC Cunningham, Samuel Miller, Anlo Dostal. Willlaiu 1 illy. James M ;D incun, C. G Page. Additional-. Samuel M inor. Supplemen tal: Authonv W Deffenbaugh. In creased: Frank L. Allen. Original wid ows: E izaheth Blair, Sarah 11 Carey, Mary r. Lismtiert. Original: Jnlau Lornis. Geo. Fowlor, Jacob A McDougall. Henry H. House man, William ll. I'O'.veii, uonrad J. Schmidt, William D. Church. George Loughridgo. Wra. D Weber, David F. RudU, Martin V. B. Mcliinuev. David Lockrr, lid win O Carpentnr, Ja Dicas, Geo W. Pate Samuel F. Vinton. John P. EIon, John B LUll. P"ter Merores Joseph Westley, J' hn M. McNanghion, John rlter, David f, atoner, Simutd M, Hisclv. Chas L. I homai. John W. liiatt One P. DMhlberg, William W. Adair, UrsouU Chapman,!;. Stewart. A. J Thompson, Cvrus Stewart, Richard iwok, tiosopn inore uumpnrey, .ohn Walker, William A.Crosslen, Ferdinand seldert. Jajob h Athey. La Fayette Seaman, Franklin Shanko, John M Luke, Alexander rindlav, John W. Stri ker. Carl R. Hohlfold. George K. Dve. Frederick Swartzlnndor, John R Dav enport. Original Widows, etc Livinia Johnston, minors of Samuel Stokes Dl adem A. Moon, mother; Mary A. Alleby. The Eya and Ear Are two most dolicate and complicat ed organs; without the eye wo could not guide our footsteps nor observe tho beauties of nature; without the ear we could not hear tho voices of our friends nor enjoy the sweet sounds of music. Ko one is bo helpless as the blind find m.re desnrvlntr of nitv thnn the deaf. Tboso two senses, butng so valuable should be guarded as we guard our life. Many persons lose sight or hearing by neglect, w&icn timely alt might prevent. Among tno specialists who treat these organs none have been more successful tban Dr. Dennis whose orliwis is over ttie First Nilonal Bank L'ncoln. Mr. CM Mrs'aall who has been in tbe employ of the big furniture dealers, Gruotter & Co. was deaf in one car from which was aconstant offensive discnarpo for Iwunly-lfvi years. The nr. cnrwi it entirely in no month. Mi. Willis Short, Clork in tho Mo. Paoiiic R. R. oluce. Mr. George Carter, com mission merchant, Mrs. Edward Grouse, wife of a steam liuor wit h Pom erine & Cooper, Mrs. Chas. Honk, fire man on li & M... Mr. I. li. Slatturlv. guard at the penitentiary, and dozens of other well known Lincoln citizens have been cured after other specialists bad failed. Dr. Dennis' success is simply due to his natural skill, experience and bis educational advantages, as he is a grad uate oi K'isn Mttctioni college, Chicago, tho Post Graduate Medical College, N. V. City and the Polyclinic Hospital. N. Y.City. S0 4 t Resolutions of Platte Valley Alliance., 12oo, of Lincoln Uotmty, Nebraska. W'hekeas. The government of tho United Status has been partial in dis eliminating aaalnsttfrf on.'! otluTS, py granting the free delivery of mai's to peoplo living in largo towns and cities, aud not allowing the agricultural por.ion oi tno community tho same privilega of having their letters and papers brought to their doors bv eov- crnment cflicials: therefore bo it Kesolrsd, I hat tho Alliance favors the free distribution of the mails in the country as well as in tho city, aud that our representatives in congress should use ineir uunosc enaeavors ?et snh laws passed as will bring about this result. Rewlxxd, That those resolutions be spread upon the minutes of our society and a copy of them scut to our local aud stato papers for publication as well as to our Alliance members ia con gress. Donald McLai-ohmn, Secretary. Th Hnndnommit Udy In Lincoln re marked t a friend the other dv that sbc know Kemp' Haisam for the l'hront and iMruf was a superior remedy, at It stopped her ooueb tnstnntijr when other coupta reme dies had no effect whatever. Bote prove this and oonvtnee you of Hi merit, any iraiortitt will g-lve you a Sample Bottle free. Larito slse 66o and 11. jj 6m .tiAiLBACK3 FOR THE EIQ RIVER. A rowlbllity That TranMtiipmrata ( Oral a for Libert Will II Awldvd. St. Loch, Ftrb. to. A sciwme is on foot which may reenlt in the ehipmrat of grain from this city direct to Europe without transshipment. The success of the new steamers, the "wliak-baclcs," in making the Toyage from Dnlnth to Liverpool has attracted tbe attention both of local extorters and eastern enpitoliots, and it ia believed that vessels of this clan can be sent to Europe by way of the Mississippi river and the roll of Mexico, The main problem to be solved Is whether the vessels can be built with suffiderrtlv I'ght draught to cross tho I jars and still retain the stability required to make the ocean voyage. Tho river channel at certain points will . necessitate changes in tbe models in nse on the lakes, but it is believed that this difliculty can be overcome. A representative of an eastern syndi cate has been in the city in consultation with the Brain exporters, the govern ment engineers in charge of the Missis sippi river improvement and men familiar with the ver. Ship building experts will bo consulted as to whether vessels of tlie whalehack class can be built aa- GARZA'S LETTER. The Rerolntionliit flenila a Communica tion ta rreddent HarrUon 3fe trulltjr Lattl Not Violated. San Antonio, Feb. 0. A sensation was created among the Mexican popula tion and in military circles here by the publication of a letter addressed to the Hon. B. Harrison, president of the United States, from Catarino E. Garza, the revolutionary leader, in El Chinaoo, tho leading Spanish newspaper of this city, Tlie letter is dated La Siorrieta, State of Tamaulipas, Mexico, Jan. ill, 1802. In his preliminary remarks to the editor Garza states that he has forward ed President Harrison the letter, but that he fears that the latter will not make it public, and as lie desires to have his position and action toward the United States clearly understood, he do- cided to semi a copy of tho letter to El Cliinacolor publication, the letter is for the most part an attack on tho Mex ican government, and particularly President Diaz. Ho oilers strong ob-ieo tion to being charged with having vio lated tho neutrality laws of tho United Spates and defeuds his action as follows: Being a resident of Texas when I de cided to raise the banner of insurrection la my beloved country, Mukloo, it was but naPurnl, logical and inevitable that I should travel, be it alone or accompanied, tbroiii,'h your territory in order to roach Mexico. That such action has nlwolufely nothing to do with the so called neutral ity laws, is generally conceded by public, international und political right. Garza continues in this strain through out his letter. Ho gives no uows con cerning the propresH of the movement of which he is at the head. Demand 1 ncreued Wage. Sr. JoseI'H, Mo. , Feb. 0. Commit tees from the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen and the Order of Railway Conductors met here to formulate de mands upon the Grand Island and the Kansas City, St. Joseph and Council Ulults roads. The demands in general are threo in munbor: . Flint That tho railway possenger con ductors be paid $123 per month instead of 100. Second That the freight crews be paid fall time white going out after freight trains. Third A revision of the mileage sched ules so that traiumen may tarn better wages. It is believed the demands of 4 he men will be duly granted by the management of the roads. New Tralntnens' Federation Frojerted. Chicago, Feb. 0. A meeting will bo held at St. Louis on Feb., IS, the out come of which will be watched with great interest by railway employes and which is In reality a result of the so called northwestern conspiracy of hist spring. A circular ban been lRsued, signed by A. D. Thurston, of the Order of Railway Telegraphers; A. B. Garret son of tho Order of Railway Conductors, ana f . U. Morrin8ey, ot the Brot heruood of Railway Traiumen, inviting the trainmcu to meet at M, LiOtus nnu take steps to form a Federation of Railway Employes in place of the old Federatiou. Kanaaa I'mtmiuten Sleet to Organise. WicitiTA, Feb. 9. The postmasters of Kansas, of the first, secoud and third classes, to the nnmber of about sixty, are is session here to organize a permanent association with a view to the better meut of the postal service. The farmers institute that was held at Gibbon on the 1st, Snd and 8rd was a com plete success in every particular. Papers were rend and discussed on the subject of corn raising, wheat raising and stock rais ins. Among those from abroad who con tributed to the uticcess of the institute were I'rofmorg Canficjd, Borbor, Inger uoll and Wood from the state uulversity. Three accidents to 15. and M. employes In one day were reported from Platts motith. D. M. Milliken, a brakeman, while coupling cars caught his hand and badly crushed it. Oswald Guthman, an employe at the ronnd bouse, came near being run over on the turntable. He jumped to the pit to save himself and broke his leu just below the knee. Brake man ltford of the Lincoln branch fell from tho top of a car to a flat car loaded with iron, and broke a leg. A Khooting ttffrny occurred at Nebraska City in which Thomas Thompson came near being killed. It seems that a man and his wifo named Morse were living with Thompson just across tho Hver tu Iowa. Morse came to the city, got com fortably drunk and started home. In tho meantime his wito and Thompson st.trted out to find him. Thoy met him on tho approach to the bridge and Morse drew a revolver and was going to shoot his wife, but Thompson stepped in front of her just in time, as the next moment a bullet went through his hat. cutting an ugly wound in his head Thompson will re cover. Morse gave himself up. Tree Planters of Lancaster Cousty. I shall have at 51th and R street, one nii'.o east of W'yuka ccmettry grounds, East Lincoln, a full tmpply of apple, cherry, plum and shado trees, small fruits of latest varieties, evergreens and ornamentals. KiO.OOO soft maple, ore and two years old, choice for grove or windbreaks. My stock will bo ready for sale about April 1st if weather is favorable. I offer for sale only what is adapted to tho climate, and all stock warranted true to name. I ex poet to start a fruit nnrsery at above place in the spring. Call and see my stock, or address mo at Bethany P. O.. Lancaster county, Neb, W. F. Wright, Propr. 80 8m "Its no longer the cold stake" Its Boyd shake. . tNSUMGE DEPARTMENT. J. T. M. 8W1GAHT, EDITOR. This Department will b edited for the ben efit of Mutual Insurance Companies ttarouf b- oat tbe Stat. . Fira and Lightning. In Iowa there ia a motnal insurance association, composed of two delegates from each company. Iu last annual meeting was held in Pes Moines, Nor. 18 and 19, 1691, In which eighty-five companies were represented. The total amount of irsuranc carried by these companies is 153, 784,761 00, an in crease cf over 17,000,040 00, (but we are told by old line agent that mutual com panies are breaking up). The total cost for doing all the work connected with these vast millions was 20,951, and the losses were t7G,743. Total, 197,094 or 1107 for each $1,000 Insured, and for the last five years the total cost has been $3 07 per $1,000. Compare this item of cost with your own cost of insurance. Fnrther, had the stock companies of this state carried that amount of insurance, it would have cost policy nolders (taking one-fifth of tho fivo years rate) $114,827 00, leaving a balance of $117,243 00 in favor of mutual insurance. But let us look at somo figures compiled from the Fire In juraccc Pocket Index. We had four stock companies In this s'ate that have maae reports for a number of years, Tho'.r totals are a curiosity to the unin itiated. The four companies received a total of $1,703,3(9 00 for the five years Including '80 and DO, and for the same time paid for losses $384,147.00, leaving a balance in favor of the companies of 81,319.078 00. while the expense was m,m 00, which was two and one-third times the amount of lots. According to their own report, the losses bos only been 23 9 pr cent of tbe premium collected, while the expeneo account was 51 33 per cent. i,ast win ter we got a law passed by which we can incorporate mutual Insurance com panies, and at this writing there have been incorporated twelvo companies; two of them had done no business last year and therefore male no report. As to the amount insured tho ten that re ported have a nice beginning, the amount of property insured being $984. 008 00. By Jan. 1, '93. there will be at least $3 000,000 worth of property insured by incorporated mutuais. ana besides these companies there are soveral companies that are tin incorporated, and therefore do not make any report to the auditor, and In these compauies I will venture a guess that these companies are catrying at least $3,000,000, and are gaining all tho time. There la plnnty room far many more fire companies in this btate, and in fact no farmer should insuro in any other kind of a company. Cyclone. Wo are receiving applications in the Cyclone company, and will no doubt have it on its feet by May first, but we want moro men to work for it. Any one can work for tho company until it is incorporated, which will not be done until we have $150,000 worth of prop erty insured, and further no one need pay any thing until we have that amount on lilo, and then only the same amount that is paid by a vory successful company in Iowa, viz : the Mutual tornado, uycione and W ind-stcrm ca ssation, which has a membership fco of $1,00, survey fee $100 and 10 cents por hundred dollars. 1 he above named company was organized in January. 1BS4, commenced business in May of same year, since which time there has beon but two assessments of 60 cents per $1,000 each time, and at this time the company fans $2,800 in its treasury, after paying all losses and expenses. uur uycione company covers the state, and no farmer should pay a stock company four or fivo times as much for bis insurance as it really costs. Re member this company is organized to save money, while all stock companies aro organized to mako money. You should insure in a company that will givo you a membership and a voice in its workings, and not in a company that bleeds yon lor an amount that is calcu lated to make aristocrats out of the few who have the running of them. Thayer County Alliance. The Thayer County Alliance will meet Saturday, February 26, 1893, at Hebron, Keb., in tbe K. V. ball. The cold weather prevented a full at tendance at tbe January meeting r.nd the election of officers was postponed until this date. All members of the snb-allian;es aro rcqve.tted to be present, as there will ba a basket dinner In the hall. F. H Pfarl. President, Ira. C. Deavkr, Secretary. LEGAL NOTICE. To Mary Robortion, non-resident defendant: You Hre hereby nntlttad tbat on the ftth da? of rehnmry, 1K0O, William A. Kobertaon filed h petition atralnet you tu tbe district oonrt ot Lancaster vounty, Nebraska, the objeot and prayer of which are to obtain a divoroe from you on thcirrounds that on the day of May, 1801, and on divers times previous to that in Norristown, Pennsylvania, you com mitted adultery wi'h men whose names are to bim unknown, without his consent or conni vance; and that you continuously from the It tli day t.f NoTpmoer. ibx;. to tke 1st nay of May.' ltfll. was auilty of extreme cruelty towards him without any oauee or provoot tton on his part. You are required to answer sold petition en or hetnre the 16th day of nsron, ittu. jour r. hulh, 35 4t Attorney for plaintiff. J. I. CASE r-T--i cav v x-v--fc!L - jpl g : iR I Center Crank Stationery and Traction Engines. Send for Catalogue. H ,m GTJS STATES, General Agent, Branch House Lincoln, Neb. GOIG Only 30 Days More in Which' to Close Out OUB MAMMOTH STOCK. Owing to complications as to the ownership of the building we occupy and the uncertainty of a renewal of the lease we have decide d to close out our retail business 3VE.R,CHC 1st 1892. This means lint.rYId bargains fnr nur riiat.rvmfira atid a heairtr 1n to us but losses do not Dress Goods, Flannels, Blankets, Comforts, Table Linen, White Goods. Prints, Ginghams, Laces, Embroideries, Hosiery, E" BRYTHING SACRIFICED. KILP ATRICK 1518-1520 O ST. USE HOOTS COM BAIM E Far an Airections oftne Throat aniLnnzs Sack u eolds, cotigbi, ortfnp, asthma, tn lamia, faoarixncii, uronchitis and incip ient coaiu motion, and for the relief ot eoa- lumptircpaUestt lu advanced ttagw of the dlvtaM, If yeur dnyiglft don not handle, f nd direct to W. B. Howard, Utb and X itreeU Llaoola, Kebraika, , U lOB IXLX IT ALL BRUO0ISTI. 1 FURNAS J CO. HERD LARGE ENGLISH BERKSHIRES. H. 8. WILLIAMSON, Prop., BKAVER CI1Y, NEBRASKA. Thirty choice pigs of April farrow left, also four litters of June farrow. Inducements to parties starting herds. Orders booked for sows bred for spring farrow. Stock A No. 1. Prices rtitht. Mention the Alliance. 26 Donglas County Alliance. Elk City, Neb , Feb. 3. Douglas county Fnrmera' Alliance held their regular meeting at this place Jan. SC. i'here was an unusual large attend anew of mombers and very much Inter est manifested in the present progress and the ultimate success of our ordor. It is quite encouraging to note the lively interest our fnrmors take in the current qnestlons of the day, and when nothing else ocouples their time they naturally drift tow trds the silver ques tion; transportation, the Chinese qnes tionr Pinkertonism or the Chilian war, and of late the merits or demerits of the Burrows Rosewater discussion. After adjournment of the Alliance we were addressed for an hour and a half by Hon. J. W. Edgerton on tbe money question as one plank of the in dependent platform. To say he held the closest attention of his hearers with his clear cut argu ments hardly expresses tho intense in terest with which his words weie re ceived. He was finally Induced to ad dress us again in the evening' on the transportation question, securing a full house and no less of interest. I tell you, Mr. Editor, it was amusing to notice the big eyed wonder with which some of our chronic readers of the Omaha Kee listened to the sound ar guments of Rosewater's "Ignorances." A Subscriber. Por the Germans. Tho 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., SOtf Lincoln, Neb. THRESHING MACHINE CO, THE BEST IS THE CHEAPEST. OUT OF BUSIES. count now. We must sell Everything Underwear. - KO OH DRY THE PEOPLE'S STORE, LINCOLN, NEBRASKA. To Alliance Men, Fanners anfl Eiders. If you are going to build or want anything hi the Hardware, Harness or Pump Line, write or call and see me for prices. I Will Sell You the Western Washing Machine and'a good Wringer for S-.OO, aud every thing else in proportion. Tin Roofing, Job Work and Pump Repairing. CM. LOOMIS, Dealer in Hardware, Stoves and Tinware. 905 O St. 84-Sm WE HAVE GOT TO MOVE SO WE OFFER The Following Inducements: Round Oaks, Cook Stoves and Base Heaters at a very low price, Washing Mach. es at 14 GO each. We handle the American Round Oak and Red Cress Stoves and Ranges We ask you to call and be convinced that we can sell yott goods Cheaper than any body. 1210 O St P.S.WHITE, (Bnooessor to Krnse ft White LEADER IN LOW PRICES. JOHN B. WHIGHT, Pres. T. K. SANDERS, Vice-Pros. J, H. MoCLAV, CauWer. THE COLUMBIA NAT'L BANK LINCOLN, : : -CAPITAL -DIRECTORS.- A. S. RAYMOND. JOHN 0. WHIGHT. HANS. P. LAtT. ELITE STUDIO. The finest ground floor Photograph Galkry in the State. All Work th finest finish. Satisfaction Guaranteed. 236 1 ith street. Ictf T W TOWNSEND, Proprietor. Corsets, Notions, Ribbons, Ladies' and Gents' Slippers, Staple and Fancy Groceries. Show-Cases, Fixtures, Etc. Write us for samples and prices, and men tion Tim Alliance paper. GOODS 00., L-ipcoTn, 14 eb. : NEBRASKA. $250,000.00. - CHAS WEST THOMS COCHRANE J0H N H. MoCL KY. EDWARD M. 81ZER. FRANK (j. SHELDON. T. B. SANDERS.