the ALLIANCE HERALD
LIXJYD C. THOMAS, Business Manager
JOHN W. THOMAS, Editor
K. CATHERINE MOORE, Editress Social Department
Published every Thursday by
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POSTING UP ON PREPAREDNESS
When that patirotic (t) organization, known as the Navy League,
entered suit last month against Henry Ford for $100,000 damages on
the charge of having published in newspaper advertisements state
ments of "a ilbcloiiB and defamatory character," there was great re
joicing in the United States. Militarists and their supporters, the re
actionary politicians, rejoiced because of the prospect of seeing a
great man whom they hated put to annoyance, and possibly a great
expense, and ultimate dishonor; while the people who believe in jus
tice and desired to sec the right vindicated rejoiced because of the in
vestigations that would be made and the publicity given to facts that
would probably be brought out.
It is apparent that the metropolitan pnss of the eastern part of
this country is to a great extent either subsidized or actually owned
by millionaires who arc interested in the manufacture of munitions
of war and armament. While many other papers, that are not con
trolled in that way by those interests, arc cowed into silence or a sup
port of the measures wanted by militarists, the methods used being
to reward, politically or otherwise, those who do their bidding, and
discredit and injure those who refuse to do so. Just now a tremen
dous effort is being made to create a public sentiment in the United
States that will help the munitions manufacturers to control the re
publican national convention and nominate a man to their liking for
president. In order to accomplish their purposes fake patriotic or
ganizations have Been formed, and such epithets as "copperheads,"
"traitors," etc., are hurled at those who dare to publicly oppose the
grafting schemes of the sleek rascals who manipulate these organiza
tions for their own profit.
It is high time for the people to be better posted ou the true in
wardness of the preparedness proposition, and not be carried away by
the clamor of men who are trying to accomplish their nefarious pur
poses by sailing under those colors, and thereby deceiving the people.
We hope that the Navy League w ill press its suit against Henry Ford.
We expect that if this is done there will be much misrepresentation
in the newspapers that are owned or controlled by the munitions and
armor plate manufacturers, who largely compose the membership of
the Navy League, but in spite of that fact attention will be called to
certain matters that need investigation and in a w ay that w ill insure
more publicity being given to information that the public deserves to
have, but might not otherwise receive.
Citizens of the United States who are really patriotic owe it to
their country, as well as to themselves, to iost up on these matters
The question naturally arises when this suggestion is made, "Where
can dependable information be secured!" We are delighted to in
form our readers where they, can secure some of the desired informa
tion. Hon. Clyde II. lavenner, formerly the Washington newspaper
correspondent whose communications were published in The Herald
a lew years ago, is uow a member of Congress from the state of Illi
nois. Ou February 15, 1915, he delivered a speech in the House of
Representatives on "A World Wide War Trust," and on the 15th of
last December he delivered another speech on "The Navy League Un
masked.' Ihcse speeehes are printed in pamphlet form by the gov
eminent printing ofliee at Washington, as are other spofchps of oon
grcssmen, for free distribution. We wish tht everv hnnoM citizen
of the United States might read them. They can be secured, no doubt,
by wnding a request for them to lion. Clyde 11. Tavenner, House of
Representatives, Washington, I). C.
"The Navy League Unmasked" is a gem. Altho of considerable
length, it is of such thrilling interest that one ean scarcely lay it down
after beginning to read until having finished it. It is the greatest ex
posure of a fake, hypocritical, so-called patriotic organization that wc
have ever seen, and contains more information concerning men in
high places who are grafting the government out of millions of dol
lars, and would, if necessary to accomplish their vile purposes and
gratify their greed, plunge this nation into needless war.
After reading "The Navy League Unmasked," you should read
the other speech, "The World Wide War Trust." Here are some
facts, briefly stated, taken from it :
Four Arms, constituting the war trust, have received army
and navy contracts aggregating 1175.000,000.
Army and navy ofllrlals have generously pat dthe war trust
from 20 to 60 per cent more than the name supplies could have
been manufactured for In government arsenals.
The present chief of ordnance was formerly in partnership
with the Dethlehem company, one of the war truHt firms.
Powder trust represented in Washington by high ex-army of
tieial and ex-member of Congress.
STANDING UP FOR NEBRASKA
Again The Herald is pleased to step into the breach and "Stand
up for Nebraska." This time it is thru a discussion of the wet and
dry question, which is an issue in the coining state election and which
is already beginning to be threshed out, that an injustice is being done
to the great state of Nebraska. We need not tell readers of this pa
per that we believe in Nebraska, its people, its wonderful resources,
its rapid progress. They know that we do most enthusiastically.
The injustice that is beginning to be done in this campaign to
which we refer above is, on the one hand, in minimizing Nebraska in
making comparisons with states that have already adopted prohibi
tion ; and on the other hand, in claiming that in the event of the adop
tion of prohibition next fall, which now seems probable, that this
state, and particularly her fine metropolis, Omaha, will be prostrated
and never more amount to anything.
We object to both representations, because they are both wrong
and do the state an injustice. The fact is, Nebraska stands right in
the front rank of the states of the Union in moral qualities, intellec
tual attainments and financial prosperity. In politics she is in the
front rank of progressiveism. We will not admit that there is an
other state her superior, cither wet or dry.
Furthermore, she will continue to prosper in the years to come,
without a jar or riffle, no matter whether prohibition is adopted or re
jected. It is an injustice to the magnificent city of Omaha to publish
to the world that her industries and commerce will be paralyzed in
the event of the state going dry. The leading business men of Oma
ha do not believe it, and it is unfair to the city to cause the people in
its territory to thiuk it. In the face of impending state-wide prohi
bition, Omaha is making a remarkable growth. No other city in this
part of the west ean show the progress that she is making," and vc
have faith to believe that that progress will continue, no matter
whether the state goes wet or dry next fall.
Thf Herald wishes to start a movement among the newspapers to
demand that in the campaign upon which we are entering, the two
sides of the prohibition question be discussed upon their merits, and
that Nebraska be not slandered m order to make capital on this or
any other issue.
Let s all, wet or dry, "Stand up for Nebraska".
EXPRESS YOUR APPRECIATION
Frequently appeals are made, thru newspapers and magazines,
to voters thruout the United States to write to their congressmen and
United States senators petitioning them for or agains proposed meas
ures hat arc up to be acted upon by Congress. The Herald recom
mends to its readers that they write to their representatives in Con
gress and the United States Senate, but in a somewhat different way.
Instead of writing to them only when you wish to influence their ac
tion upon sonic proposed measure or condemn them for going con
trary to your w ishes, write to them sometimes, often, if possible, and
express your appreciation of their action when it accords with your
wishes.
We are not writing this for the purpose of getting readers of The
Herald to commend their congressmen for their position upon any
particular question, but as an illustration, we wish to refer to the vote
of the congressmen from Nebraska on the question of warning Amer
ican citizens to desist from taking passage on the merchant ships of
the belligerent nations now engaged in the European war. All of the
six congressmen from this state, we are happy to say, voted in favor of
giving such warning. The people of the state as a whole approve of
their action. It would please and encourage them, no doubt, in the
face of the tremendous pressure brot to bear upon them at the nation's
capital to pursue a different course, if they received numerous letters
from their constituents expressive of the approbation that they are
receiving in their home Rtates.
Constituents are appreciative, but they are entirely too neglect
ful of expressing their appreciation. Let us do it oftener. Do it now.
If you arc a voter anywhere in Nebraska, and if your congressman
has voted to please you on any measures whatever, drop him a few
lines and tell him of your approbation, and do the same thing with
the United States senators of your state.
NO ARGUMENTS AGAINST PRESIDENT WILSON
What honest issue can be raised against the reelection of Presi
dent Wilson and the continuation of the Democratic party in power?
With Germany having yielded to the demands of the American
government, conceding all the points raised by President Wilson in
defense of American rights and for the upholding of American honor,
can there be any question of the efficacy of the handling of foreign
affairs?
Will the Republican party contend that despite the fact that
President Wilson won a great diplomatic victory, not merely for the
people of the United States, but for civilization itself, this country
nevertheless should have gone to war with Germany?
When President Wilson gave the order for the American troops
to enter Mexico to break up the bandit bands which had been causing
the loss of life and property along the border, the Republican leaders
in Congress applauded the firm action that was taken. It was agreed
by the Republican leaders in the Senate and House that no other ac
tion was possible.
Will they say now that the United States government should
withdraw the troops from Mexico or will they say that the United
States should declare war against Mexico?
So far the opposition party has confined itself to vague and gen
eral statements that the handling of foreign affairs will be made an
issue. The count will have to be more specific or else it will be given
short shrift in the court of public opinion. President Wilson's states
manship has forced the respect of the world, and the knowledge of his
reserve power, the realization that a united nation stood behind him,
have kept the country at peace while millions of men are being sacri
ficed on the battlefields of Europe, because such statesmanship in Eur
ope was lacking when most needed.
JAMES 3. HILL
In the passing of James J. Hill, who died at his home in St. Paul,
Minnesota, May 21), this country has lost a great man. He was a rail
road magnate, but in endeavoring to increase the value of his railroad
properties he did so by using his position of influence and power to
develop the resources of the country that furnished the traffic. There
by, he not only proved himself to be a far-sighted railroad promoter
and builder, but in reality he became a public benefactor.
Mr. Hill was a great philanthropist, altho that fact is not as gen
erally known concerning him as it is regarding some other men of
great wealth. From the time the work of helping the Belgians be
gan, he took a leading part in the movement. It may never be known
how much money he sent to King Albert, but the sum was large. He
also induced others to contribute largely for the same purpose.
Since his demise many tributes have been spoken and printed to
his memory. Among them is the following, by Archbishop John Ire
land :
"A great man has gone from earthly life. Not only a man
of rarest talent of mind, a genius such as is seldom to be Been amid
the moving scenes of humanity, but also one who has put his won
drous talent to the service of fellow men, whose career was
marked with strict integrity and highest sense of honor.
"I must say in simplest truth that he lived and respected re
ligion and held the Christian faith to be the supreme principle of
human righteousness and human life."
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L. W. BOWMAN
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ALLIANCE, NEBRASKA
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LIVE STOCK AND GENERAL
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AND AUCTIONEER
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J. Jeffrey, D.C. Ph.C.
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CHIROPRACTORS
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Office flours, 10 a. m. to 8 p. m.
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PHILOSOPHY
A SLUG DROPPED OUT
Typographical errors in newspapers Konu thnes make a ridiculous
change in the meaning of what is printed. There are not often errors
in that fine market paper, the South Omaha Daily Drovers Journal
Stockman, but they some times happen even with the best regulated
newspapers.
In the issue of May 29, the Journal-Stockman contained an item!
rrgaruing me coming stocKmen s convention, in which the following
statement was made: r
John W. Thomas, editor of the Alliauce Herald, says that
they are anticipating a large crowd at bis town ou June 20 and 21
which are the dates (or the holding of the 1916 convention of the
Nebraska Stock Growers association. It has been decided by the
committee having such matters in charge to dispense with the of
ficers of the association Rnd cattlemen who feel that nothing else
should be allowed to Interfere with the business of the meeting.
It will no doubt be surprising news to stockmen to learn that the
N. S. G. A. has decided to dispense with the officers of the association.
The trouble with the item is not in what the Herald editor said or in
what the Journal-Stockman editor wrote, but in a line of type, that
printers call a slug, dropping out before the paper was printed. What
was intended to be said was that it has been decided by the committee
having such matters in charge to dispense with the sports to comply
with the wishes of the ofticers of the association and cattlemen, etc.
AN EFFICIENT ADMINISTRATION
The Democratic administration of Nebraska governmental af
fairs has been constantly reducing expenses. ..During the first five
months of 1916, as shown by recent reports, the state government and
institutions of Nebraska were administered for $217,000 less than in
the same period a year ago. The 1915 period included the outgo for
legislative salaries and expenses, but that does not account for all the
difference. Disbursements of the state treasury have been cut down
$12,000 to $15,000 per month, in addition to the money saved by not
having a session of the legislature this year.
The report of State Auditor Smith for the month of May shows
that in that month during this year the warrants issued by his office
totaled $370,481, while in tho same month a year ago the amount was
$455,775, being a difference of $85,000 in favor of this year. During
the first five months of the year 1915 the warrants issued came to a
total of $2,286,013. During the first five months of this year the
outgo has been held down to $2,069,340. State officials deserve credit
for this ahowiug.
Dr. W. J. Mahaffy
DENTIST
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Over Pout Office
ALLIANCE : NEBRASKA
PHONE: 233.
CLARE A. DOW
Electrician
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Motor and Auto-starter Ht-palrtiig
ALLIANCE NEBRASKA
GEO. G. GADSBY
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PHONE: Day. 498; Night. 610
ALLIANCE NEBRASKA
I AMES M. KENNEDY, DENTIST
First National Bank Building, Alii
ance, Nebr. Phone: Office, 28; Res
idence, Black 10. Nitrous Oxide administered.
Shoe Shining Parlor
We make a specialty of clean
ing, dyeing and shining all
kinds of shoes for ladles and
gentlemen. New buck shoes
and all colored shoes cleaned
for ladies.
Palace Shoe Shining
Parlor
Third & Box Hutte
smmtmim
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but it new props him up!
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AU'r-at-Law
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RITCHIE & PERRY
Attorneyi-At-Law
BRIDGEPORT, NEBRASKA
Office in Lincoln, 1411 O St., Erst
Wednesday or Each Month
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