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Published Wvery Thursday by
The Herald Publishing Company.
P. A. Pir.nsos. I'r . I.mito Thomas, goo.
John W. Thomas. Mr
JOHN W. THOMAS Editor
J. fa. KNIEST Associate Editor
Entered at the postoflice at Alliance,
Nebraska, for transmission through he
malls, as,second-class matter.
ed how much thev shipped from Heming
ford. but are informed that thev loaded
(several cars at Alliance by the scoop shovel
method.
We beg to call attention of the Commer
cial Club to the pressing need of a flour
and feed mill nnd grain elevators Ah
llance should have at least one elevator in
time for this year's crop, and St should be
publicly known, before seeding time is
past, that it has been decided upon and
definitely arranged for.
The Mysteries
of the P. E. 0.
Subscription, $1.50 per year In advance.
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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1909.
Great expectancy, curiosity and anxiety
1 have prevailed among the gentlemen con
' nected with the P. E. O ladies for the
past week.
They had been told that on the evening
. of February 15th, they would be initiated
into the order of the D. I. L. and the
meaning of the mysterious letters P. E. O.
' made known to them. Promptly at seven
o'clock all were assembled at the, beautiful
homo of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Andrews. A
splendid dinner was served, the guests
, being seated at seven tables'.
Then from among the gentlemen candi
dates, Dr. Bellwood, J. Kridelbaugh and
Fred Harris were chosen to exemplify the
work. The gentlemen were then garbed
for the fray. Such tests of strength, cour
age and memory these gentlemen never
underwent before.
The Doctor was forced to promise num-
Fred
Firemen's Ball
The Alliance Fire Department will give
their annual ball at the Phelnn opern
Iiouso tomorrow (Friday) evening. Tickets
are being sold at one dollar, and indica
tions are that the ball will be welt patron
ized. The proceeds will be used to Im
prove the efficiency of the department
The A. F. D. has done an excellent
work for the city in the past, although not
as well equipped as might be desired.
What they have lacked in equipment lias
been made up to a considerable extent,
we believe, through efficiency of service,
and we also be'lleve their work is highly
appreciated by the people of the city,
more so, perhaps, than it would bo if it
were not gratuitous. Those who have
even a modicum of public spirit, but who
do not wish to dance, will gladly drop in
the price of a ticket just the same.
loditcs or city councils. Mr, Kridelbaugh
promised hereafter to be in at 12 o'clock,
midnight, every night,
The goat was "frisky" but all managed
to ride it at once. After the three degrees
all gentlemen were given the yellow and
white star with D. I, L. engraved there
upon.
Cards were then played during the re
mainder of the the evening, Mr. Andrews
and Mr. Kridelbaugh winning the priies.
The U. I. L.'s are Messrs. Frankle,
Fletcher, Andrews, Rumer, Kridelbaugh,
Sam Hall, Cogswell, Dr. Knight, Olcn
Hampton. McCleuer, Dr. Uellwood, Fred
Harris. Vw
W. C. T. U. Meeting
Why the Lecture Is Published.
Readers of The Ilernltl will probably
think It strungc that we should publish
In full a lecture occupying more than orous aut0 ridcs t0 his fair initiators
a page of this paper, and for the benefit jiarri8 promised faithfully to join no more
of, such wo wish to say by way or ex
planation that the space is paid for at
our regular advertising rates. We do
not require this b6camo of any preju
dice ngalnst the devotees of the cult,
for wo have some very good friends
among them; or becnuse we do not
believe in the doctrines taught, where
in they differ from orthodox teachings,
us wo earnestly endeavor to give nil
fair treatment without regard to creed.
When requested to publish the lecture
of Judge tl uitim, wo offered to print a
statement as a matter of news, giving
u synopsis of 11 half column If neces
sary, but this was not sulllcleut to sat
isfy those who wanted the address
published und consequently they pur
chased spueo for the entire lecture.
As The Herald readers should know,
U Is paper Is not published as a re
ligious periodical, but as a newspaper;
probably few' or none of them ure much
concerned whether tie editor believes
in, or disbelieves, the teachings of
OietsUnn Science: but since we ure
. writing on this subject we will venture
to give a further explanation and our
opinion plainly enough to avoid being
misunderstood. There ure certain
fundamental doctr lues, called orthodox,
and which are taught alike by Catholic
jind what are termed orthodox Protest
ant churches, as the doctrine relating
id the divinity of Christ, the personal
ity of the Holy Spirit, vicarious atone
ment,- etc. While both Cntlioito una
orthodox Protestauts agree on these
particular doctrines, they are both op
posed by what are termed heterodox, or
unorthodox, such ns Christian Sclent
Ists, Unitarians, etc.
If we may be permitted to bpeak
frankly and more fully for once upon
this subject, we will give as our opin
ion of Christian Scientists and their
doctrine that they us 11 class ure an
earnest.consolentlous people. They ure
.good citizens, and honest in their deul
4ngs with their fcllowmen, as we liuve
.known them. Their devotion to what
they conceive to be truth and their
earnestness In endeavoring to promul
gate It might well be emulated by
others who profess to lie woruing tor
the betterment of humanity. As to
their teachings, they contain much
thnt we conceive to be truth;" we ac
cept the most of what is biild In the
lecture above referred to; but with this
"urge amount of -truth Is an element of
error that Is utterly repugnant to us,
Wherein It differs from tho commonly
accepted standards of Catholicism and
orthodox Protestantism, we believe
that although sincerely taught as truth,
St issophlstry. In thelrlastanalysis, we
believe that these heterodox elements
are neither scientific nor according to
the teachings of the Christ and those
' who were his disciples at the time of
his ministry on earth.
Alliance Hospital.
Since Krnuse Hros., owners of the
Allinncc Hospitnl building, have com
pleted the nddttlon which increased
tho capacity one-third, that institution
Is better equipped than ever before to
minister to the sick. Any city of the
size and commercial importance of
Alliance should be well supplied with
hospital facilities, and we are pleased
that a splendid start has been made In
the right direction.
With its corps of eflicleut physicians
and nurses, the Alliance hospital will
compare favorably with many similar
institutions in older nnd larger towns.
A Few Mistakes
Following (s the program for tho . C.
T. U. at their next meeting on February
vird. with Mrs. V. S. Acheson. which is
to be a Mothers' meeting.led by Mrs M.O.
Joder, superintendent of this department:
Song, "Some Glad Day."
Reading, "A Great American Mother,"
by Mrs. I. L. Acheson,
Paper, "The Privilege of Motherhood,"
by Mrs. H. J. Kuhn.
Discussion, led by Mrs. Dr. Allen.
Vocal solo. "A Little Uoy for Sale," by
Mrs. R. C. Strong.
Paper, "Children's Fancies," by Mrs.
J. L. liarnett.
Discussion, led by Dr. H P. V. Boguo.
Vocal solo, "My Mother's Way," by
Miss Mable Young.
Short address b Supt. D. W. Hayes on
subject, "The Relation of the Teacher
and the Parent to the Child."
Instrumental solo, Norman McCorkle.
The W. C. T. U. has grown to a large
membership in Alliance, which is due to
tho different departments of work taken
up by this organization, and has proven
very instructive, as at every meeting
some department of work is taken up and
studied The V. C. T. U. is an organi
zation organized not only for the benefit
of its members, but a benefit to the city
as well. One of their late good moves is
the placing of a reading table in the depot.
Not only is this for the city, but for the
traveling public in general. Here are to
be found two or three daily papers, as
well as good magazines and other good
reading to while away long hours of wait
ing. The meetings of the V. C. T, U are
always open to anyone wishing to attend.
"Haste makes waste." It also makes
some ludicrous mistakes. Last week we
mentioned about The Herald being handi
capped by sickness, so we hope that our
excuse for a few unusual mistakes may
appear valid.
We had written up a friendly call 'that
was made at our office by four Alliance
physicians, under the caption, " A Doc
tors' Raid," but the make-up man in his
haste to get the forms ready to print on
time dropped in a couple of locals between
the heading and the article written tb go
under it. One local was -In regard to
some Ardmore. S. D., gentlemen who had
visited this city, and the other was a birth
notice. We assure our readers, and es
pecially the parties meuti6ned in the two
locals, that the mistake was unintentional.
We had a notice with appropriate head
ing written regarding the Vplentine social
that was held last Saturday evening at the
Methodist parsonage. This was omitted
by mistake caused by the hurry of press
day.
Civil Engineer Philippine Service $1400
to jt.Roo. Computer, Nautical Almanac
Office and Naval Observatory, Topogra
phic Draftsman, $1,000 to $1,400, Veteri
nary Inspector. $1,400; and Male Steno
grapher and Typewriter, $7o to $1,200.
Mr. Shoemaker says: "We desire that
extra efforts be made in every way possi
ble to bring this to the attention of persons
in your locality with these qualifications
and have them enter the examinations,
both for their own benefit and to over
come this shortage."
I RAILWAY NOFES AND I'EHSONALS J
Conductor M E. Johnson is on the
sick list this week-
Fireman G. W. Bell made a Hying
trip to Lincoln Monday.
Mrs. J. E. Wlialcy and children are
visiting in Omaha this week.
Fireman J. E. Huston lias been laid
off and left yesterday for Denver.
J . P. Tieman of Edgemont is in the
city today renewing acquaintances.
Chas. Rhodes, switchman, has left
the service and left Tuesday for Cres
ton, la.
Fireman W. I. Rust and family are
visiting in Lincoln this week with
friends.
Mrs. M. A. Scott and sou left a few
days aco for a weeks vitit with friends
in Denver.
M. J. Johnson, Grand Chairman of
the O. R. T., was, in the- city Tuesday
on business.
Mrs. F. A. Eckqrson left yesterday
for an extended visit with her parents
in Sheridan.
Fireman C. C Gillette has been laid
off and will leave in a few days for his
home in Denver.
Conductor G. H. Young left Monday
for a two weeks' visit with relatives and
friends in Seattle.
Engineer R. J. Dietlein left Tuesday
on 44 to attend a suit against the rail
road in Broken Bow. v
Brakeman G. M. Emery and child
ren will leave in a few davs for an ex
tended visit with relatives in Clinton,
Iowa.
V. F. Ackennan, Assistant Superin
tendent Motive Power of Lincoln is in
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PHELAN OPERA HOUSE
ONE NIGHT,
M0NDAY.MARCH1
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by a company of unusual talent and a
chorus of 20 girls will positively appear.
The books, lyrics and music of the
play are by Joseph K. Howard, com
poser of "The Time, Place and the
Girl," '"The Girl Question," and
others, none of which excel in quality
and spirit
"The Flower of the Ranch"
in which there are 20 musical numbers.
Those having seen "The District
Leader" may expect another such ex
cellent attraction with all the stage and
electrical effects.
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Grain Elevator Needed
BAPTIST CHURCH
Next Sunday, Pastor Huston will speak
at 11 a.m. on God s Ownership, and at
7:30 p.m. on "Erring Boy." The evening
discourse will be the last of a series on the
15th chapter of Luke. This series of ser
mons has attracted a large hearing, for
which the pastor is grateful. All strangers
and non-churchgoers are urged to attend
any or all of our services.
Ralph C. Young of Alma, Nebr., district
deputy for the 7th Nebraska district,
Modern Woodmen of America, and his
brother, Robert Young, assistant district
deputy, have been in Alliance this week in
tho interest of the organisation which they
represent. The former is accompanied
by tils wife, who is visiting friends here.
The local camp has received a large
number of additions to its membership
through the work of these gentlemen, and
indications are that it will soon be, if not
already, one of the strongest camps in the
state. ww
Coming Our Way
The past week has been The Herald's
banner week under the new management,
so far, for new subscribers. To say that
we are pleased but slightly expresses our
appreciation of the patronage the paper is
receiving in all departments, subscriptions,
advertising and iob printing.
We shall do our best to merit this pa
tronage and shall spare no pains to give
subscribers full value for every dollar re
ceived. Every new subscription, or re
newal of the old. makes us feel like put
ting forth a more strenuous effort, if pos
sible, to make The Herald better than
ever, and we know it will require bard
work to do that.
the citv this week attending to company
business.
Engineer A. N. Townsend left Mon
day afternoon for his home in Seattle
to return again when business picks up
on the road.
Dispatcher F. T. Helpbringer and
family returned this morning from a
thirty Jay visit with relatives and
friends in Los Angeles.
C. E. Mathews and family expect to
leave in a few days for a thirty days
visit in Chicago and other points.
W. C. McConnell who was employed
here as clerk in the car foreman's office
returned this morning from an extend
ed visit with his parents in Illinois.
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Memorial Mass.
It is generally conceded by persons who
have given the matter attention that Al
liance needs one or more grain elevators.
So much has been said about the large
omnnnt nf nntatoes erown here, and so
little said about other crops, that persons
not conversant with the situation are apt
to think that spuds are the only crop that
is grown In Box Butte. While potatoes
constitute the principal single crop, it is a
fact that this is developing into a grain
growing country. More thought is being
constantly given to practical scientific
farming in this part of the west, and as
t(jucoutinues undoubtedly the amount of
orafn brown will increase greatly each
year for a long time to come. Proper fa- j
cillties for handling and marketing
will hasten this increase in the growing of j
grain.
Ed Wildy and Frank Potmesil of Hem
ingford formed a partnership last fall to pur
chase and ship grain. We have not learn.
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH
The sermon themes for next Sunday
will be the same as those announced for
last Sunday, the pastor having been dis-
abled by sickness, J. W. Thomas preached
most acceptably morning and evening.
The morning subject will be, "Shall
Riches Curse or Bless"; evening subject,
"The Next Step in the Crusade Against
the Saloons." The general public will be
welcome to all services of the church.
J. L. Vallow. Pastor.
Annual solemn requiem mass for the
repose of the souls of jileparted mem
bers of the Knights of Columbus will
be offered up on Monday, Peb. 23, 0
a. iu., at Holy Kosury church. All
members are requested to attend.
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P. U. O'Co.NXOit, Fin. Secy.
U. S Civil Service
Examinations
A Fine Attraction for Playgoers in
the Opera House all of Next Week,
Beginning Monday, Feb. 22.
Headers of all newspapers through
out the Black Hills country and Sher
idan, Wyo., who have read of the pop
ularity of this reumrlsubly clever com
pany, will bo pleased to learn of their
filling a week's engagement In Al
liance, beginning Monday and contin
uing throughout tlni week. We haven't
space to reprint many of the good
words spoken for this company but the
followlug will prove what others think
of them:
Sheridan Enterprise: The Dougherty
Stock company, which has been play
lmr nt the Kirbv all this week, has
been drawing good crowds. The
actors, both ladles and gentlemen, are
all above the average and the special
ties are clever.
Sheridan Post: The Dougherty Stock
Co., which has been playing at the
Kirbv all the week, was such that
the attenilance increaseu jargejy eucu
night. The people of Sheridan have
nothing but praise for this company
which Is playing hero for the first time.
Deadwood Press: The Dougherty
Stock Co. Is one of tho best attrretions
that ever visited our city.
Many others are along the same line
of commendation and are highly com
plimentary. With this company tt is
a continuous performance from start
to finish with no waitabetween nets,
the specialties being of an exceedingly
clever character.
I MAKE A SPECIALTY OF
BEST QUALITY GOODS IN
Fresh and Cured Meats
Provision, Fresh and
Canned Fruits, Veg
etables, etc.
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FIRST FRBSRYTEKUN CHURCH
Services next Sunday as usual Morn
ing topic: "Christian Science and Christian
Religion."
Card of Thanks.
Wo eol :o tluiukful to all oar dour ihIk1i
burs and friends who so kindly uMUted us In
the sleknttoe und death of our wife und
mother. Mr. Alex Hill, and Pamilt.
Notices have been posted for the civil
service examinations to be held the coming
spring at Grand Island, Nebr., and Dead
wood, S, D., both coming within the
Eighth Civil Service district. The dis
trict secretary. J. M. Shoemaker, St.
Paul. Minn., reouests that special atten-
; tion be called to the fact that the demands
of the service have exceeded the supply of
eligible for the positions of Aid, Coast
and Geodetic at $720 to $900 per annum;
Public Sale
C- E. Mauck will have a public sale
at his ruei.lence on the Van Buskirk
place, 1 h uieles south of Alliance,
Saturday, Feb. 27, commencing at 1 p.
in. sharp. See bills for particulars. io-t
Notice.
Parties having cream hand separat
ors that they wish repaired und nut In
first class shape can have same done
by sending them to Alliance Creamery
before March 15, IMw
If You are in Need
OF ANY OF THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:
A Majestic Steel Range
A first-class Hot Air Incubator
A De Laval Cream Separator
A new Model A Wind Mill
A first-class job of Plumbing
Any kind of Tinwork
Call on "T 1 T
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