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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-01-28
A NIHILTST NTH 4 HISTORY.
THE STRANGE CAREER OF WEALTHY RUS
SIAN BARON-HIS PECULIAR RELATIONS
10

THE STRANGE CAREER OF \ WEALTHY RUS
SIAN BARoN-H1s PECULIAR RELATIONS
TO THE RUSSIAN GOVERNMENT.
Friedrich Stackelberg the Russian Nihilist whose
name has been mentioned by almoa. every paper
ar politician the continent within the last few
weeks because of his connection with various deep
laid plots is a man with an unusual history. Al
though he signs himself Friedrich Stackelberg. with
out a prefix of any kind he is in reality baron.
fhe representative OF one of the Oldest aristocratc
families Of Russia and himself a man OF great
wealth. To the detrlment OF the unholy cause OF
NihilisIn. and for the good fortune OF Russia com
paratvelv few men Of stackelbergs wealth and
prominence have allied themselves among the open
enemies of the Car.
There is some mystery about the cause or MS
conversion TO Socialism and finally TO Nihilism. AL
though the connection Is not clear, some say IL was
due to disappointment in love He was the only
son and heir Of his father. prominent officer and
landowner. and enjoyed an education the best tha'
money could secure. He distinguished himsef al
the university. and gave every promise OF career
that would be an honor TO his country and himself
He had the favor OF all the n0tables, high social
position and wealth. But he gave up every out
look for preforment a few years ago, went 10 Der
lin allied himself with the Socialists there, and be
/ came active in promulgating their ideas He was
reckless enough. however to insult the Emperor IN
A public address, was tried for lese majestic. and
was expelled from the country He took up his
abode in Switzerland for time and went thence TO
Paris where he joined the Nihilists and became
one of their chief supporters
The relations between Sta ,kelberg and the Rus
sian Government at the presc mt time are peculiar
Russia has opened negotiations with him for the
purchase of the island OF Worms, on the western
coast Of Eshonia AMI lying between the Islands Of
Iago9 and Oesel Since the death OF his father II
has belonged TO him outright. The strange result
| may therefore happen that the Russian Govern
ment will give immense sum OF money TO one
OF its arch-enemes. 10 be used in plots against
itself; for Stackelberg Will. IL is said. present the
greater part OF the money received for the LAND 10
fhe Nihilistc committees to which he belongs. ON
the other hand II is unusual 10 see Nhiist aiding
in the fertilization OF Russia as the Government In
tends to the island for purposes OF defence.
Many compromising papers were found In STACK
elterg'S Paris house few days ago ana IL is prop
able that he will serve a term in prison.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-01-28

etc. and numerous old masters Valencay
,ocar,o I'm 1903 the prison Of Ferdinand VII
King of Spain and Of his brother Antonio. Inc
aetIa &c still full Of souvenirs Of these two uh-
fortunate princes victims of Napoleon's perhdy.
IN tbe carriage houses yet to be seen the
massive coach that In the space OF fourteen
DAYS transported the royal prisoners from
Ravonne to Valencay. 1t is said that when IN
1915 the King was released after his long Term
Of captivity he said to his encourage. i nave
not been very happy here; but still pray 'he
Almighty that | may not live to regret the
peaceful days have spent under the shado"
Of these dense woods"
The great Minister Of Louis Philippe, the Due
de Talleyrand-P Grigord, Duo de Dino. Is buried
in the chapel OF Valencay. There also Is 'he
tomb Of Princess Poniatowski, niece Of Stanislas
Augustus and sister Of Joseph Poniatowski, VINO
was made Marshal Of France at the battle OF
Leipsic, and who a particular friend of the
late Due de Talleyrand
When this great statesman died at Paris in
1893 King Louis Philippe came to see him on his
deatbbcdLa favor well-deserved by the faithful
Minister Of the "Roi-Bourgeois" NJ. de Talley-
rand during these. the last hours of his long
life remained composed and correct as he
ever was; he presented to the King the persons
standing around his bedside. and then said
coolly and courteously. bending his hoary head
before his sovereign, "Sire, am deeply sensible
of the honor which Your Majesty has conferred
upon my house by this visit" An hour later he
had brcathed his last and to this day the resi-
dent chaplain Of Valencay says mass every
morning for the repose of the old noblemans
soul.
The estate Of ValenCay comprises $4,000 acres
Of land and $4,000 acres Of forest 1t was
purchased In 1901 by the old statesman. uncle
Of the present possessor. for sum Of 100000
francs At that time NJ. de Talleyrand was
Bonaparte's Minister of Foreign Affairs. and
the acquisition of the superb domain was made
by order Of the First Conc.'l. vho,e desire it
was that his representa-. II ~ ceive the
envoys Of foreign courts in g., princely resi-
dence. The castle is inhabited only three
or four months Of the year. during the hunting
season. Then the state apartments are opened.
innumeral:e servants in gorgeous lirerics crowd
the halls and passages. and the silent habi-
tation becomes full of an animated and brilliant
life. \ troupe Of Partisan actors plays dainty
comedies on the luxurious stage Of the btou
theatre the ballroom is lighted up several nights
in the week, and the mobiles Of Touraine and
Berry come from far and wide at the summons
of the Duchess to crowd her salons. 1t is like
the awakening Of the sleeping beautys en-
chanted palace; but when the great hunts are
over everything at Nalencay once again re-
lapses into the gloomy rcpose, which ever seems
haunted by the spirit of the dead Duke.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-01-28

Jeanie dropped the papers. ,. ..,.
.IIe is gone" she said with niue weak cry
..oh why have got any better?
There is another picture, sara inc nuiSe'
and She unroued II for the trembling girl
Tho man had arrived at the little village
Jeanic rcmeub e~ed in the FIRST sketch' tneH ,He
Interior Of "A house was shown "A CONN lay
In the middle Of the room. an Ola WoHlah' t"o
Urls and three men knelt around 1t.
Ills father Is dead" said Jeanie and she
turned 10 the next. The man was at the nos
pital door "
"eeo this IS the last" said the nurse ana as
she held il up she laughed. 1t was the man
on onn knee before "A Sir-Jcanie in her out
rop.ous hat: but there was in n little sketch
mn in the right hand corner. as II II was yet III
the distance the same l.ttlc village with the
nino forests around. the two figures, the man ana
Jeanie walking arm in arm up the village street
The nurse held her sides for laughing.
"It's the funniest thing | ever saw IN my
life" she said. go
Jeanie gathered her papers together with some
Il don't call It funny" she said. II think
II was lust the incest thing that ever was done
To any girl"
M Ioofe" said voice at her side. and there
was the man. Jaanic gave a little cry.
MY loofc.' said the man again; 1T is my frst
Euglecsh to yod, and 1t will be my last. MY
loofc,'
And Jeanne. with all the dreams OF her girl
hood back upon her put her arms round his
neck. and sobbng said: And | don't even
know your name. but don't care for anything
In the world but you"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-01-28
HENRY WILLARD QUOTES MR.. EDISON.
rom The Electrical Reviey

FTOm IlItCUICaI INtVItW
Henry Willard Is SAD 70 be man with total
Of him as happening, when he was president of the
old Edison General Electric Company Mr. Willard
got the idea that the Edison company ought 10
build an electric locomotive. He went to Thomas
A Edison and asked him to design one Mr. EdI-
son gave him his reasons for not wanting TO un-
dertake the task and refused 10 do IT, Mr. Willard
then ordered ten Of the engineers OF the Northern
Pacific Railway 10 submit designs for electric loco
motives Intending to have Mr.. Edison combine the
specidcations arrived In the course OF time and
made a formidable mass OF data Mr.. Willard had
a design from. the plans. Mr.. Edison replied by
letter 10 the effect that the only man who could
cruclfed over 500 years ago" Mr.. Willard soon
after met Mr.. Edward H. johnson and told him
had refused to make the design.
And do Won know Johnson" said Mr. Willard
In concsIon ''E,dIson said that all those Northern
Pacific engineers ought TO be crucbed."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-01-28
Why THE CARDINAL GREW A BEARD.
MONsIGNOR LAvIGER1E ARCHBISHOP OF All
GIERS. UNABLE TO STAND THE CilTl-
CISMS OF THE AFRICANS.

MoNsIGNoR LAvIGERIE ARCHBISHOP OF AL
GIERs. UNABLE TO STAND THE CRITI-
cIsMs OF THE AFRICANS.
An interesting story is told regarding the
which led the late Cardinal Lavigerie to allow his
great beard TO grow-to which, 1t has been said
much of his authority in Africa was due.
When the famous preate arrived at Algiers to
take up his duties Archbishop. he saw with regret
that the of all the priests were covered with
hair At the reception OF the clergymen the Car
dlnal showed his dispeasure at this. and virtually
ordered them to visit the BARRIERS at once. There
was great excitement among the long-bearded
priests, who disliked to sacrifice the facial orna-
ments, which were their chief pride. But Pater
Grard the popular Superior OF the seminary in
Agiers and the possessor OF the most Lombard-like
beard. Gained them by saying that he would per-
suade the Cardinal to rescind his order.
on the day following the prclates arrival In AL
giers Pater Girard accompanied him on his first
official journey. AS they arrived in village in.
habed exclusively by native Africans the Oldest
inhabitants. who had long known the Superior
came to pay their respects TO the Prince OF the
Church They looked with surprise on the freshly
shaver face Of the Cardinal, and lively
ton followed. accompanied by gestures illustrative
OF establishment.
What are they saying" asked Cardinal Law
gcrie, with impatience
oh" answered Pater Girlrd, pretending to be
greatly embarrassed they are great children! You
need pay no attention to their nOnsensicai talk"
But tell me. as | should like to know" continued
the Cardinal, unable 10 suppress his interest and
well came the reply. they cannot understand
why man shaves himself They think you
i need haTdy h he adae s that the ArchbishOp Of
dinal himself appeared with a great beard which
soon became known throughout the northern part OF
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-01-28
SHTP-CHINDLERS U1TING HiHD HINES.
FOREIGN CAPTAINS SPEND LITTLE MONEY FOR
SUPPLIES. AND THE DAYS OF BIG PROFITS
ARE GONE

ARE GONE.
There Is 4 wall from South-st. The voice Of The
ship-chander is heard ION the beach,. and he VIII
NOT no comforted South-st is known as the beach
for various reasons and the shipchandler IS an Inn
portant element in its business. That is, he was Inn
portant but now he mourns the glory of departed
days and the loss OF departed trade. When the sail
Ing ship was supreme and the East River front was
a row OF nuttering American flags waving from the
gaffs Of American clippers. the South-st snip
chandler WAS prosperous and contented His store
was a meeting pace for captains. for the discussion
of marine politics. the swapping of "hard-luck
yarns, the kicking about owners ana agents ana
consignees. aad incidentally the giving of orders
needles To A pinnacle lamp. His was a sort of gen
eral marine intelligence office. and to him IN" ar
rivlng captain came after his battles with the storm
and sea for information on everything dear To the
heart OF "A man whose absence from nome may nave
been long and full Of hardship. From the ship
chandler he learned where ana on what vessels ms
friends were. received MESSAGES ieit for nm, anu
unless he was in regular line Of packets 0u len
obtained tips which had a marked eject ON MS
next voyage And the storekecper made a little out
Of everything and everybody who came to him
But the ship-chander now misses the American
ship captain and his profitable orders In pace OF
the clipper coming into port shining win ne%
paint. everything 'shlpshape ana Bristol fashion
the majority Of wind tanners that come 10 this
port fly foreign flags. and foreign owners are pro-
as scant margin as the limit OF safety to the ship
will allow. and vessel from any of the North Sea
ports must be- In desperate straits before her skip
per will buy much as coil OF marne.
The nggravatIon of some Of the older men in the
business Is added to by the fact that they remem-
Der many Of the foregn-owned craft that now come
TO port as ships which once flew the Stars and
Stripes but were forced under neutral flag by the
Alabama Shenandoah and other Southern prva-
tcers. The oden days are treasured In the mem
cries and recorded in the bank accounts Of many
younger generation by occasionally telling OF what
good times really meant. The younger people
sought and sometimes st down and try to figure
out what adverse twist Of fate threw them into the
a
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-01-28
SONG OF A HEART.

Frank +. Stanton, in The Atlanta Constitution.
near heart-I love youl All the day wonoer
II skies are rich with blue 1T .,,,der
ar bending back with tempest and Win 'huii"'''
Dear heart, dear heart, Ger you.
Dear heart-I love you! When pale s'"'' NV
cleaning
(Sad tears TO me- and fewo .u,,rr
7 wonder If Gods lovelier lights are sue"e'
Dear heart. dear heart, Ger you.
Dear heart-if life had only one bright possohh
one rose to meet the dew
I'd kiss IT, climbing to your restful poso'n'
And wear its thorns for you.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-01-28
4 PRACTICAL WORKERS. EXPERIENCE.

FROM The Detroit Free Press.
The Ladies' Society for the Ameoraton OF the
Condition OF Peripatetics had just taken into mem.
bership an active young woman from fashionable
neghborhood.
Can Miss Goodie' said the president, 'en-
tighten the meeting somewhat on the work II pro-
poses to do?"
I'm what respect?' asked Miss Goodie with the
air OF veteran
We'll. for instance how do you handle trampsr'
Handle them!' exclaimed the member with
a nervous screech: II don't handle them at all. ]
wouldn't touch one for the world
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-01-28
AMENDING A QUOTATION.
From To-Day.

from To-Day.
ct Is easier" the curate read. for needle to
go through the eye OF the camel" He saw the
Wears stony stare fixed on him, and realized that
he making a mistake. He blushed. coughed
slightly and Corrected himself 1T Is easier for a
camel to 20 through the knee OF an Idol" Then
ne went on quite happily
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-01-28

to me. The shoemaker was slow and was mpa:
tent, as ali boys are for a thing. He nnsheo
~ the shoes a Saturiay and told me
would have 10 wait another week for Us fellow.
couldn't stand that. took the shoe and wore
II 10 such extent that When went FOR fhe other
! had to leave the first for repairs. 1t went on
this way week after week and somehow ] never
could bring that pair OF shoes together on my feet.
The family was poor think of buying me an
additional pair. odd thing wasn't il. 10 have one
foot in eathe: and padding the hoof with the other!
Boysl DO queer things sometimes.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-01-28
MS SHOES WORLD NEVER CONE OFT EVE,
From The San Francisco Call.

FrOm The san FrancIsco CAL.
''Tll bet any In the party" Colonel jack
Gambill said a group OF acquaintances one day.
that did something when growing boy ON, In
old Tennessee that has never been done by any
before OF SINCE
what that. Coonel?'
II out my first pair OF shoes without both
feet being shod at the same time"
'ExDain."
"You see II this way. Shoes were novelty
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1894-09-01
A NEW HOUSE.
Sheriff Sale.

Notice is hereby given, that by virtue of
an order of sale issued by the clerk of the
district court of the third Judi
cial district Of Nebraska; within
and for Lancaster county, in an action
wherein the Clark and Leonard Investment
Company Nebraska corporation ct al, are
plaintiffs, and Patrick Egan ct al, are de
PENDANTS, will, at o'clock p. M, on the
18th day OF September A. d. 1894, at the
east door Of the court house, in the city of
Lincoln, Lancaster county, Nebraska, offer
for sale at public auction the following de-
scribed real estate to wit:
Lot number thirty-n nine 1897 in s. w.
Titles ub-division OF the west half Of the
south west qusrter, Nv. 11kofS.W.Al of
section number twenty four CA town ten
[1Ol north Of range six (6) east Of the 9th
principal meriuian in Lancaster county,
Nebraska.
Given under my hand this 9Th day OF
August AID. 1894.
Fred A. Miller,
Aug. IL st Sheriff.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1894-09-01
SHERIESALE.

Notice is hereby given that by virtue of
an order Of sale issued by the clerk OF the
district court of the third judicial district
of Nebraska, within and for Lancaster
county, in an action wherein the Citizens
National Bank of Des Moines, Iowa, is
plaintiff, and Louie Meyer ct al are defend
ants, / will at 2 o'clock p. m on the 4th
day of September A. d. 1894. at the east
door of the court house, in the city OF Lin
coin, Lancaster county, Nebraska, offer
for sale at public auction an undivided
one-half interest in and to all Of the follow
ing described real estate to-wit:
Lots numbered three 81 four az five (5)
six (6) seven a. eight ~ and nine (9) in
block four az in Engleside Addition to the
city OF Lincoln Lancaster county Nebraska.
Given under my hand this LIST day of August
A. ID. 1894.
Fred A. Miller.
Aug 5t Sheriff
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1894-09-01
AN ATTRACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT.

issory note of yourselves to the Clark
& Leonard Investment Company for 81,
500, on which there is now due 81 500 with
interest from May 1, 1893, at 10 per
cent per annum pursuant to coupons.
Plaintiff prays for decree OF fore
closure and sale of said land to salts
fly said liens as aforesaid, for deficiency
judgement and general relief.
You are required to answer plaintiffs
petition on or before the 18th day Of
September, 1894.
PHILADELPHIA MORTGAGE AND TRUST Co.
Plaintiff.
BY s. L. Geisthardt, Attorney.
Aug IL A t.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1894-09-01
s, L. GEISTHARDT
At.trney at iaw.
BURR BLOCK,

X.
To Laura 7. Funke, Ancil L. Funke.
her husband, and Henry Roger, non-resi.
dent defendants: You and each of YOU
are hereby notified that on July 81.
1894, the president and directors of the
Insurance Company Of North America,
and the Lincoln Mortgage and Trust
Company as plaintiffs, began an action
against you and other defendants in the
district court of Lancaster county. Ne
braska, the object of which is to forcloee
certain mortgage on the following land in
said county, to wit: lot number six (6). in
block number one hundred ninety one Q91).
in the city of Lincoln according to the Off
cial plat, made by Laura T. Funke
and Ancil L. Funke dated August
LIST, 1892, 20 secure the payment
OF promissory note OF said
Laura I. Funke and Ancil L. Funke to
the Clark and Leonard Investment Com
pany for $1,000 on which there is now
due q, 09O with interest from August LIST.
1888, at 10 per cent per annum fpur
suant to coupons.
Plaintiffs pray for decree of foreclosure
and sale Of said land to satisfy said
liens as aforesaid, for deficiency Judge
ment and general relief.
petition on or before the 18th day Of
September, 1894.
PRESIDENT AND DIRECTORS OF THE In
sURANCE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA
AND THE LINCOLN MORTGAGE AND Trust
COMPANY, Plaintiffs.
Aug114t By s. L. Geisthardt, Attorney
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1894-09-01
L. GEISTHARDT
Attorney at Law.

To Edward Wordsworth and Georgina
PENDANTS: You and each of you are here
by notified that on the 14th day of July,
1894, the Philadelphia Mortgage and
Trust Company as plaintiff, began an ac-
ton against you and other defendants in
the district court Of Lancaster county,
Nebraska, the object Of which is to fore
close q certain mortgage on the following
land in said county, to-wit: the south
east quarter IS. E. ~ OF section number
four a., in town eleven Q1), north OF
range six o. east Of the 9th principal
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1894-09-01

The Union Pacific is the only line that
runs through cars to Sioux City, Iowa,
leaving Lincoln at lilo p. m. daily. City
ticket Office 1O44 o Street.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-10-10
Russian Horn Music.

From authentic records concerning
the country of the Gar we find account
of an absorbing and pleasing enter
tainment, one demanding, doubtless,
more genius and earnest application
than absolute expense in money. Il
surely offers opportunity of enjoyment
to the many, and is, as well, of a re-
fning and elevating nature. The only
instruments are horns. and each pro-
duces but one tone. The horns vary
like the pipes Of an organ One of
them sounds only every c, another
only every d, and SO throughout the
tune. Each player is so correctly
trained that whenever his instrument
must speak, ii is given with the great
est accuracy. and the tones of the diff
ferent instruments sound as If from a
single one. The players, usually serfs,
receive very careful training. and the
works of Haydn, Mozart, and other dis
tinguished composers, are executed
with taste and skill. This pleasing
style OF band entertainment was in
vented by Narisc hkin. Since his time
there has been great improvement nj in
the construction and capa bilities of the
instrument and skilfullness of treat
ment. Nearly hundred and fifty years
ago. at a grand festival in Moscow.
hunting horn rehearsals met with greA:
applause. Bazar.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-10-10
HUMAN SACRIFICES IN RUSSIA
Vain Attempts to Abolish the Practice
Revelations of Newspaper.

Revelations of a Newspaper.
Il is probably known to few people
that the practice of sacrificing human
lives under certain conditions still ex-
lists in parts of the empire of Russia
The government and the orthodox
church have attempted in vain to stop
the inhuman practice, but up to the
present time they have been unsuc-
cessful. Revelations regarding the Gus
tom were made in recent issues of the
Gazette of Yakootsk, Siberia 1t pre-
walls among a sect known as "Tshuk-
shen," not far from that city. Old peo-
ple. beyond the Biblical limit as to age,
and sick ones, tired of life, offer them
selves as the sacrifices. When a ''Tshuk-
she" decides to offer himself up" he
sends word to all bis relatives, friends
and neighbors, who then visit him and
try to persuade him to change his in
tentions.
But prayers, upbraidings, threats,
are useless in such a case, and the ia
matte prepares for his end. The friends
and relatives leave his house and re-
turn in ten to fifteen days. bringing
the death candidate white clothing and
several weapons, with which he is sup
posed to defend himself In the other
world against evil spirits and shoot
reindeer
After completing his death toilet the
candidate takes his place IL corner of
his house or hut. About him gather
his relatives. who offer him the choice
of three instruments of death, knife,
a spear and a rope. If he chooses the
knife, two friends hold his arm while a
third plunges the blade into his breast.
Practically the same thing is done if
he decide to die by the spear. When he
prefers the rope, two of those present
place it about his neck and strangle
him to death. A cut is then made In
the breast to let the blood dow out. All
those present sprinkle their faces and
hands with the blood, believing that 1t
will preserve them from evil and bring
them fortune.
The BODY, after this ceremony, is
placed on sled, which is drawn by a
reindeer. to the cremation hill" near
the village. The neck of the animal is
cut at once upon arrival at the place.
The body is stripped of clothing, which
is then cut in small pieces and placed
on the altar with the dead man or wo-
man. During the cremation the mourn
ers" utter prayers to the spirits, beg
ging them to watch over those mortals
still left on earth. This custom has been
followed by the sect for centuries.-N.
Y. Tribune.