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The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1904-02-25

equivalent to paying $3.50 per acre
for forty acres of land. this company
will pay you the guaranteed Ieserye
and surplus, estimated at $2,0S6.4e
BY 'lls method you can secure home
for your wife and little ones. cvdn
though you may not be spared to p6
for it. Without this or similar protec-
ton YOUR wife and children Will see
any dark and gloomy days when the
Income you are now producing has
ceased. Where will they live? Who
will care for them, who will educate.
clothe, and feed your children? II IL
your duty to provide for their future.
You can do this by buying policy
in The Old Line Bankers Lite Insure
ance Company. of Lincoln, Neb.
If you die without it, the land own
err will move your family, but II you
have policy, we will furnish them
The money to buy home. Ii you live
twenty years, your earning powers
will begin to wane. We will give you
bank account at the time you most
need it.
Please permit our representative to
explain a bond to you. Remember.
we write insurance from two to ten
dollars per thousand per year less
premium and return to you ten to
twenty per cent more money than
eastern companies pay. Before clcs-
ing a contract elsewhere, either see
our agent or write The Old Line Bank
ers Life Insurance Company, OF Lin
coin, Neb.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1904-02-25
Life Insurance For Renters

This article is addressed to renters
who have an ambition to own home.
sIome!" How the word thrills US!
With what pleasure we even antici-
pate some day possessing a home OF
our very own. 1t may seem far IN the
future, but with ordinary prudence
and foresight, is quite within the reach
Of all. Read this article and act upon
it, and you can make provision where
by, even though you should die with
in the next ten days, your wife will
receive money sufficient to huy her a
home. II you live stated number OF
years, we will pay you a sum which
will guarantee you a home. We will
suppose that you are thirty-tnree
years of age and the farm you live
upon is worth $50 per acre. II The
landlord from whom you rent should
propose to permit you to stake off
forty acres of the land and execute a
bond for the deed specifying, IL you
pay $1.63 per acre every year for 90
years, over and above the rent you
are now paying, and in case of your
death, even though it be within the
first year, to cancel all deferred pay
ments and deed your family the land
free of incumbrance, and II you live
twenty years and make twenty pay
ments of Sl.63 on each acre of land,
not only to deed you the forty acres,
but hand over to you the net earnings
from it after the taxes. and repairs
have been paid, would you accept the
proposition Remember. this guaran-
tees home free of .ebt to your fam
lily in event Of your death and It guar
antees home to you with the net
earnings from the land IL you live 20
years. Is 1t not true. that II you can
not lay aside $l.G3 per acre for 90
years. paying 1890 per acre fer land
worth $50. you can never hope &c pay
ion home on any terms or conii-
f'cns? II you will pay The Old Line
bankers Life Insurance Company, cf
Nebraska. $3.50 per year. which Ia
EQUAL 10 si.s3 per acre on forty acres
~ land. they viii Give you bond Sc
cured by dercaIt OF approved seeuri-
ties with the state OF Nebraska. guar
anteeing 10 pay your wife. or any per.
son you may name. $4,000 IN cash
when you die. ThIa money will pay
for forty acres OF land Al $50 per acre
n sou live twenty years ana make
~ payments III s6s.so each. which IA
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1904-02-25

The Missouri Pacific will have two
more cheap excursions on March 1
and Is to Arkansas. Texas. Louisiana,
Oklahoma and New Mexico at rate OF
one fare plus 50 for the round trip.
Arkansas and Louisiana offer great
er opportunities at present than any
other section of the country 10 secure
the best fruit and farming lands on
earth at ridiculously low prices
Illustrated and descriptive pamph-
let free. Call al the city ticket Once.
q. w. Cor. 18th and o sta. or address
=. u. CORNELL. p. at. A..
Lincoln. Neb.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1904-02-25
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net be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure
-. CHENEY 4 CO.. Props,
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We. the undersigned. have known
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xistH Testimonials free
Halls Family rllla ara the beat
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1904-02-25
E ~ zss to &B9sxaId
Announce VNYRIQl
Pleased to
Announce

That Mr. Elon w. Nelson has been engaged manager
of our store The Nebraska readers of The Indepen-
dent will remember Mr.. Nelson clerk in Governor
Holcombs Office, l895.l896 deputy commissioners
Of public lands and buildings under "t1ncle Jake"
Wolfe 1S9719oo; and deputy clerk of the supreme
court from that time until coming to last November.
He will also be remembered very actively connected
with the Populst State Committee headquarters 1896,
and 5, and secretary of that committee in 1899,
when Judge Holcomb was elected by over $4,000 ma
ority; and having been elected chairman Of the
committee for 1902, but resigned account Of state
duties.
Mr. Nelson will be glad to hear from his old polit-
ical friends to send them catalogues samples and to
have their business for this store He personally guar
every representation in ads, catalogues,
otherwise to be absolutely fair and to to it that all
Of your business here satisfactory. He is anxious to
succeed in his work and hopes that you will help
him with your patronage 1t is to your interest to trade
here The goods are right so are the prices Mr.. Mel.
will very heartily appreciate your trade by mail
in person.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1904-02-25
SPECIAL MARKET LETTER
FROM NYE & BUCHANAN Co. LIVE
STOCK COMMISSION MER-
CHANTS. so. OMAHA.
NEB.

Cattle: AS was feared the slight
advance of last week brought very
heavy receipts of cattle for three days
this week and the zoe advance is lost
and 10 to zoe mere with 1t In some
cases. We believe the man who
hangs on and finishes cattle will be a
winner.
We quote good choice corn-fed
steers sl,25 to s4.G5. fair SO. 60 to
81. 30. common short-fed So. 25 TO
$3.50. Stock steers In small supply
md prizes firm. Good fat cows and
heifers $a.00 to IS. 40 Common COWS
$500 Ia 81 80. Gamers 81 40 TO 81. 90.
Steer stock calves So. so 10 81 90. heif-
cts 800 to 81 .25 less. veal s4.75 10
S5.75. Bulls s2.2b to 50. so.
Sheep: Market steady. Receipts
liberal. Choics. urf.rlshod.
Lambs .......... sb.50-6.n0 81 75-6. %
yearlings ....... 4S5-a25 4.50-475
wethers ......... 435-s.sD 3.15-4.2s
Ewes ............ 3.5o-40o s.u0-s. 40
Hogs: Market has been stiong.
Range. S. TO ssf5.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1904-02-25

ly ventilated room, where the sun
shine cannot enter. Then no infant
would die in New York for want OF
fresh air.
Private appropriation of ground
rent is responsible for the terrible ir-
FAINT mortality among the poor. Ac-
cording to the latest assessment re-
turns, $60o, 600 goo worth Of buildings
and. other permanent improvements
now stand on the site of Manhattan
Island as a concrete, tangible monu-
ment to the unhagging energy of eight
generations of New Workers. Think
Of it: the labor Of eight generations
of the people of a great city Lets
$600,000,000 worth of improvements,
while the tribute-taking power Of /
per cent of this population yields the
same amount in three years
This 5000, 900 400 annually should be
distributed equally among all in pub
lie benefits. Then the remainder Of
what labor produced would be distri-
buted, through natural channels, TO
each in proportion to the service lie
rendered in the satisfaction of human
wants. If Henry Georges single tax
program were applied throughout the
country labor would receive 100 reI
cent Of its product. 1t would receive
Is times as much as 1t did century
ago.
The beneficiaries OF privilege, to
quiet the still small voice of con-
science, dole out an infiEitesimal mite
of their unearnei tribute toward
| fresh-air fund, to take han6ful Of
the children, who survive the murder
GUS effect of the plunder.ng system by
which they profit, to the country for
days fresh air. When they enable
a few OF their fellow-heirs to natures
| bounties thus to secure few breaths
| of fresh air. they take great credit to
themselves and herald the act as COM
mendable philanthropy. They may in
this deceive some OF their neighbcrs
and victims; they may even succeed
in deceiving themselves; but If there
reigns just God, who enjoins, Harm
not one Of these, for Of such is the
kingdom Of heaven they arsuredly
do not deceive Him.
! "Woe unto you, scribes AMI Phari-
sees, hypocrites! for We devour wild
ows' houses, and for a pretence make
long prayers; therefore We shall re-
ceive the greater damnatfon."
"Woe unto you, scribes AM Phari-
sees, hypocrites! for We are like unto
whited sepulchres, which indeed APP
pear beautiful outward, but are with
in full of dead mems bones, and Of all
| uncleanness."
Eye serpents, we generation of vip-
ers, how can We escape me damnatiCn
of hellP"
Our Mother Earth proylG1s bonnti-
fully for all her children. A few have
appropriated her boun.Ics to them
selves and levy toll upon their fel-
low-heirs-all above living for the
privilege of using them. None should
die of hunger, Or for wan of fresh
air. There Is a. remedy. Henry
George has dis ,vered it. Let us ap-
ply it.
Join the new crusade for the rights
of man! The land for the people! In
dustrial emancipation! The abolition
Of poverty!
Free literature explaining the great
moral issue with fiscai name can be
had by addressing the Single Tax In
formation Bureau, 1857 Bedf- rd ave.,
Brooklyn, N. Y A. FREEI AND.
Mt. Pleasant, Tenn.
SPECIAL MARKET LITTER
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1904-02-25

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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-24
Rose Det7es JeH.
Young College Afblete Says
 He Gan Whip Champion ....,.. Heavy4geight.

Wonders will never cease. Cham pion Jim Jeffries has been challenged to a fight for the worlds heavyweight title by young Ralph Rose, the ''boy wonder of the University of Michi- gan. The champion says he is willing to take on Rose or any one else, and ''sho huff" battle may result
 Rose is a giant. He is not yet out of his teens. He is one of the most yer satile and- most talked about athletes in America. In a letter to a friend Rose declares that he believes he is the only man who is able to whip Jeff fries. Except for fewNamateur bouts in his younger days at his home in Cal ifornia Rose is unknown in the boxing game. But his prowess as an athlete has gone the rounds of the world. Re is the greatest shot butter and hammer thrower in the country, and it Is said that in practice throw, which does not stand as record, he has thrown the hammer trifie over 190 feet. He holds the worlds record for the shot put. @
 He has the physical proportions of a giant. He Is eighteen years old, stands six feet seven inches in his stockings and weighs 275 pounds. His strength is prodigious, and when hurling the hammer or putting the shot he shows little exertion and with ease excels the best marks ever made with these ath- letic instruments.
 He Is full of superfuous energy, and he feels that the only way he can put 1t to advantagesis is to thoroughly thrash Champion Jeffrfes. He confidently be- lieyes that he can do it and without any trouble.
 Athletic trainers who have put him in condition for field and track events say that he is a marvel of shiftiness and can move like panther despite his great bulk.
 Rose said in his letter that he could strike harder blow than Jeffries He claims to have a stronger right arm and says his endurance is greater than that of Jeffries.
 Rose does not intend to follow the lighting game as business, but de-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-24

far more anAlous to hear the fortune than he was.
 ''Yous are in trouble" announced Miss Bull in n sepuIchral tone, land the trouble will grow worse. But in the end all will be well. She will aid you to get free and will bestow her hand on you"
 "sheg' asked Brendon, looking pug zled.
 Miss Bull did not raise her eyes. "The lady you are thinking of"
 Brendon was rather taken aback, but seeing Mrs. Jerseys curious look he crushed down his emotion. At my age we are always thinking of ladies" ]" he said, laughing.
 Train touched his arm. Ut is" he began. but Brendon drowned, and Leon ard was quick enough to take. the hint. Miss Bull went on telling the fortune. There were the usual dark and fair people, the widow, the journey, the money and all the rest of the general events and happenings which are usu- ally foretold. But there was always trouble, trouble. and again trouble
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-24

Mrs. Taine obliged, and madame, un- Train.
 You mustn't mind the guests" she said; they are old and require to be humored."
 Its most amusing, madame. I shall stop here three weeks to pick up types.'
 'Oh, you must stay longer than that" said madame, smiling and pat ting his hand, still in motherly way. "Now that you have found us out, we cannot lose you. By the way"-here Mrs. Jerseys eyes became very search ing g-"how did you find us out7"
 Tt was a friend of mine, madame. He knew that I wanted to get into the Dickens world and suggested this house."
 Do know the gentleman?' asked madame, who seemed anxious.
 T don't think so. But he is coming to see me tonight"
 'sYou must ask him in here and in- troduce him. should like to thank him for having recommended my house.
 We were going to have conversa- ton in my room" said Train dubiously. s'He's such shy fellow that don't think he'll come in"
 "Oh, but he must. love young peo- pie. VIII your friend remain over nightf"
 "He will If he comes at all," replied Leonard, looking at his watch; "but if the fog is very thick I don't know if he'll turn up. It is now 9 O clock
 we usually disperse at H." said madame, ''but on this night must break up at 10, as have"-she hest tated-"I have business to do"
 T won't trouble you, madame" said Train. My friend and can have sup per in my room,D
 ' That's just it,'' said madame, and her voice became rather hard. T beg, MT. Train, that you and your friend will not sit up late'0
 "Why not? We both wish to smoke and talk" S ss
 "You can do that in the daytime, MT. Train. But my house is most respect able. and I hope you will be in bed be- fore Il"
 Leonard would have protested, as he objected to this sort of maternal gov- ernment, but Mrs. Jersey rustIed away and he was left to make the best of
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-24

'sYoqt eDtJ meet anttb q Uiolent death. "But you will come out right in the end,, said Miss Bull. ''Keep a brave heart.'
 liam sure MT. Brendon will do that" said madame graciously.
 While George bowed to the compli- ment Miss Bull again shufded the cards and fastened her keen black eyes on madame. 'sWill you have your fortune told?' she asked coldly.
 ''Oh, certainly said Mrs. Jersey in a most gushing manner; anything to amuse But my fortune has been told so often and has never come true never" And she sighed in an effective manner.
 Miss Bull continued her mystic count ing. She told madame lot of things about the house which were known to most present. Mrs. Jersey laughed and sneered. Suddenly Miss Bull turned up black card. "You will meet with a violent death," she said, and every one shuddered.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-24

it. Before he could collect his wits a message came that he was wanted. By love, it's George" he said and hurried out of the room Mrs. Jersey overheard the name
 q suppose his friend is called George" she thought, and frowned. Her recollections of that name were not pleasant. However, she thought no more about the matter, but sailed across to Miss Bull. '@The music doesn't please you, Miss Bull" she said in rather an acid tone.
 ''It's very nice,n replied the old maid, dealing the cards, "but have heard it before"
 You may not have the chance of hearing 1t again. said madame.
 'Tt's world of change" replied Miss Bull in her sharp voice. ''Margery, was that heart2"
 Margery pointed fat finger to the card in question, and Miss Bull nut tered something about her eyesight getting worse Madame knew that this was just done to annoy her, as Miss Bulls sight was excellent. To revenge herself she took Margery away. "Go and tell the servants to send up the negus and sandwiches" she said sharply.
 Margery rose heavily. She was a huge girl twenty years of age and apparently very stupid Why sharp little Miss Bull, who loved no one, had taken to her no one knew, but the two were inseparabIe. Seeing this, madame usually kept Margery. hard at work in other quarters so us to part her from the old maid. But with the cunning of an aninal--and Margery was very much Of that type-the girl managed to see a great deal of her one friend. Madame had an idea of the reason for this, but at the present moment did not think 1t necessary to interfere. She was quite capable of crushing Miss Bull when the need arose. Meantime she vented her temper by sending Mar gery away. The girl departed with scowl and an angry look at her aunt, but Miss Bull never raised her eyes, though she was well aware of what was going on.
 Madame was not to be beaten. T tell you what dear Miss Bull," she said, smiling graciously, since you have broken through our rule and have produced tue cards, you shall tell all pur fortunes"
 Yours r asked Miss Bull, looking Pr for the first time.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-24

clares that he has heard so much 0a Jeffries being invincible that he would just like to disprove that contention.
 Tn battle with Jeffries, Rose would have the advantages of Jeff in every. way other than experience in the ring. He is younger man by nine years, is taller by six inches, weighs nearly fif- ty pounds more than the champion, and it is claimed for him that in physical strength he has almost dou- ble the power of the champion.
 As a fighter Rose has never been considered. What prompted the bra zen challenga to Jeff is still mystery to Roses friends other than the facts given out in his letter.
 The giant acknowledges gracefully that he believes Jeff at this time has the advantage of him in the matter of ring experience, but says with the aid of an experienced trainer he would be able to meet Jeff on his own level as pugiIist.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-24

And as heartless as any woman know" observed Brendon. He glanced affectionately at the yellow holly. Dorothy gave me this tonight"
 .sDid you see her before you came here?''
 'sYes. I went to afternoon tea. We'' -Brendon examined his pipe again Eve understand one another" he said
 Leonard sprang to his feet. My dear chap, congratulate you"
 Thanks, but it's too early for con. graduation as yet. Mrs. Ward wants her daughter to make good marriage George Brendon will not be the hus- band of her choice. but Lord Derring tonw
 Does she want her daughter to mar ry that old thing?''
 You don't understand, Leonard. mean that If become Lord Derring- ton when the old man dies Mrs. Ward will consent
 Train sat down help1essly and stared. "I don't understand,1 he said.
 .I'll put the thing in q nutshell,' ex- plained Brendon. Lord Darlington Is my grandfather
 .'Your-but he never lived here?'
 No. The grandfather who lived here and with whom stayed was my mothers father. He was called Lock wood. Darlington is my fathers fa- ther. Now do you understand?'
 "Not quite! How can you become Lord Darlington when he has a grand son that young rip Walter vaneT'
 Walter Vane is the son of my ia ther's brother, and my father was the elder and the heir to the title.'
 Then, if Lord Darlington dies you become''-
 Exactly. But the difficulty is that have to establish my birth" Leonard jumped up and clutched his hair. Here's mystery" he said, staring at his friend. What does 1t all meant"
 ''Sit down and I'll tell you.' Leonard resumed his seat and glanc- ed at the clock. "We have quarter
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-24
A cellc.e rhat Bars rootbaII.

Because the Rev. c. H. Jensen, wards en of Luther college, believes foot ball to be q dangerous and brutal pastime there will be no team from that institution this season, says Ra- cine CWis.) dispatch. The order has brought woe to the students, as all preparations had been made for first class team. Good, fast men had been engaged to play with the Luther col- lege team. and Manager J. A. Jacob son had schedule of games arranged with various schools in the state and has been obliged to cancel them be- Sause of the warden's orders.