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PUBLISHED FRIDAYS.
W. S. RAKHH . . Publisher
Entered at the postoflice at Alliance,
Nebraska, for transmission through tho
malls, as second-class matter.
flT Tim Herald Is tho Official Publica
tion of Box Butte county and its circula
tion is nearly twice that of any other Al
liance paper.
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Display per single column inch per
month......... .30
Business locals, per line first insertion .10
Each subsequent Insertion, per line .05
Legal notices at statute rates.
Random Thoughts
That was a neat rompliment which
Senator Cullom paid our own Wm. J
Bryan oit his Recent visit to Washing
ton. Referring to the Nebraskan's
growing corpulency, tho atnid old sen
ator said: "You arc growing In more
ways than one." Cotno to think of it
who was tho last democratic nominee
for president?
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scription to the Weekly State
Journal, published at Lincoln,
Ncbr., to every new subscriber
paying n year in advance, nud
also to every old subscriber who
pays up and pays, a year in ad
vance The publication day of Tub
Hrrald will bo Thursday in the
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per will reach you one day earlier.
W. S. Rakhr, Pub.
Tins is a good time to bo vaccinated,
'then you are sine. It is a positive
preventative against small pox.
We are not opposed to physicians.
But with disease abroad in the land it
is well to take sanitary mcasuro to pre
vent getting up against a doctor's bill
,this applies to both city and indi
,It is with genuine plcasuro that the
writer returns to the bahnyweather of
Alliance, haying left Lincoln Tuesday
morning with tho thermometer at 18
below, and a foot of snow, while here
overcoats are discarded aud shirt
sleeves are in evidence.
There comes a time in the history
of evctv tyranny-cursed country when
tho alternative of concession or revolu
tion presents itself. Is Russia con
fronting that alternative now? Will
wisdom or forco bo the remedy applied,
that is to say, will it bo peace and pro
gress or blood and slaughter? The
spcctaclo of tho cowardly autocrat flee
ing from' tho first portentous breath
of the coming storm, leaving his brutal
minions to slaughter and repel tho ad
vance guard of the rising host that
sooner or later will wreak heaveti3
vengeance and their own on a blood
stained dynasty, is not an encouraging
symptom.
It is not always easy to distinguish
the genuine article from tho imitation.
We saw a man a fow days ago whose
wife had just obtained a divorce and
married anothur, and, lot us hope, a
better man. The individual who
found himself an odd number as a re
sult of these transactions was a very
prince of wags or at least was pie
.tending to lie one when we first saw
him. lie was full of quips and jokes
and was tho "portost" man in tho
crowd. Was it pretense? Was the
man happy in his enforced release
fioin tho gulling chninsof matrimonial
boudage? Wo inclined to the latter
view, until next day whon we hoard
him pouring a mawkish talc of bitter
wrongs into tho eats of un unwilling
victim, to whom he clung with drunken
affection. Even then, some people
knowing he was drunk, might have
said he wasnol his natural self.
Tom Lawsou is showing up a phase
of stock jobbing in the cast that west
ern" people never knew existed. He
Jias tho courage of his convictions,
knows nud tells the facts. Honest
men need nut fear him but rogues take
to their heels. Law ton should take n
week off and visit Denver. Some
things there seen! to need publicity.
A little more "Lawton" in most com
munities would redound to their good.
Opio Read, the author of many pop
ular stories, has been serving as a
grand juror in Chicago, and has pub
lished his impressions of what he not
inaptly terms "the modern star cham
ber." Along with the princely pay
which he received as a juror, Mr.
Read avers that he acquired an insight
into the immorality of the community
which revealed depths far beyond his
uttermost imaginings previous to that
time. Although most of Read's works
arc of tho sun-and-shadow, rippling
brook, suddcn-ardcnl-lovc type, re
lieved here ahd there by a wholesome
murder or twe, yet they are not with
out indications of a passably liberal
knowledge of the shady side of human
ity. At least, one would be safo in as
suming that when Opio says Chicago
is immoral, stealing apples out of Far
mer Brown's orchard is not the most
serious charge that comes before a
grand jury there.
Tin: time is at hand for Alliance to
commence the construction of a sewer
age system, and nothingis so impera
tively needed for sanitary leasons as
well as for convenience. A number
of now residences are contemplated for
Alliance as soon as sewerage is provided-
The coming spring election is
the time to commence action, and if
we have properly felt tho public pulse,
sewerage bonds would carry by a prac
tically uuamnimouB vote. Let us have
a sewerage system at once.
Tun permicious activity of some
newsmongers out in Wyoming towns,
.reporting smallpox where it dooB not
exist, is the most contcmptable kind of
slander on a town or community. No
thing gives a town a black eyo so quick,
and such erroneous reports should be
grounds for incarceration of the re
porter. So far as Tun Herald has
been able to learn the disease is con
fined to the town of Billings and the
authorities there have it under control,
and rigid quarantine regulations pre
vail, TiB beginning of the end of tho
Russian dynasty has come. The
peasants of that benighted country
backed up by tho laboring classes, are
in opeu revolt in both St. Petersburg
and Moscow, with every prospect of
overthrowing the government. The
clergy, and the liberal press are in
sympathy with tho revolutionists aud
they seem to have a leader in tho per
son of a priest of the Greek church.
The war reverses in the east have had
much to do with determining the sen
timents of tho Russian peasantry revolt
and that last aud most despotic mou
archy that baa been a blot on civiliza
tios tor ages, is tottering on its throne.
Let us hope the end is near.
According to reliable advices the
destitution among tho working people
of England, but especially of London,
horrible beyond imagination. Hun
dteds of thousands of absolutely des
titute men and women, uttcily unable
to secure employment of any kind at
any price. Driven from the country
districts to tho over crowded cities,
robbed of their inheritance to the soil
by an antiquated system which has
given the land to a few idle, useless
so-called noblemen, tho unfortunate
British workman has a gloomy future
before him. Some one has said that
great as is the need of charity in Eng
land, there is greater need of a states
man. Yes, a statesman who could
and would smash into smithereens the
atrocious system which gives thou
sands of acres of land to a siugle in
dividual for a pleasure ground, while
hundreds of thousands of human
beings suffer for the necessities which
could be produced thereon.
As Others Sec Us.
Gretna Breeze: Gretna people were
rather surprised to learn the first of the
week that lion. W. S. Raker had left
Gretna and had purchased the Alliance
Herald at Alliance, Neb., and had at once
taken possession. The Herald is one of
the best paying propositions in the north
west, in the newspaper line, and Mr.
Raker will make it a power for ropublicau
ism up there. Mr. Raker is an experienc
ed newspaper man, and ever since he
sold out the old Gretna Reporter In Gret
na, has had an idea of reentering the life
again at some future date. He is a first
class citizen in every respect, a strict par
tisan, and will be a splendid addition to
Alliance. He has been a resident of Gret
na ever since the town started and has
accumulated a snug competence here, as
well as having the confidence and respect
of every one. He has been an active poli
tician and has been instrumental in the
success of his party here during the past
several years. We welcome him back into
the newspaper field and wish him success
in Alliance. Gretna loses a good and sub
stantial citizen and Alliance has gained
what Gretna has lost
BuUato (Wyo.) Voice Hon. V, S.
Raker, formerly of Gretna, Neb., the
writer's boyhood home han bought tho
Alliance, (Neb.) Herald, and assumed
charge of that publication last week. For
years the Herald lias been tho leading
newspaper of northwest Nebraska, enjoy
ing a large circulation, a healthy advertis
ing department, augmented by a wide in
fluence. Editor Rnkcr is au able news
paper man, strong in his convictions and
forceful in expression. His has been a
prominent figure in Nebraska politics for
a number of years past, and ho is number
ed among tho really smooth politicians of
the g. 0. p. in that state. At the congres
sional convention or the second congres
sional district last f.'.ll, Mr. Raker wss a
candidate for representative in the lower
house of congress, and received the solid
support from two, out of the three, count
ies in the district. He failed ol nomina
tion because and only because he re
sided outsido the city ot-Omahn. Politic
ally, there's a gulf between Raker and my
self ai wide as the Atlantic Ocean and
,in the untamented erstwhile we chummed
socially and fought politically but he's
an honest, widc-a-wako gentleman, and it
were easy to predict that the Alliance
Herald will lose none of its strength or
influence under his supervision. May
success attend him.
The Papillion Times W. S. Raker,
postmaster, Insurance man, and formr
ly editor of tho Gretna Reporter, of
Gretna, has purchased of T. J. O'Keefe,
tho equipment, building, business and
good-will of tho Alliance, Neb. Herald.
Mr. Kaker will move his family to that
place and will personally conduct the pub
lication of the paper.
Tho retirement of Mr. Raker from Sar
py county comes a3 a surprise and will
leave a gap difficulUlo fill. To the repub
lican party of this county, especially, will
his loss bo distinctly felt. Mr. Uakcr has
for years becu identified as a leader of the
republicans in this section and was a can
didate last fall for the nomination for
congressman from the second Nebraska
district. The hopelessness, however, of
a Sarpy county man competing with a
Douglas county aspirant for that honor
was hoon apparent and Mr. Raker went
into the convention knowing he was doom
ed to defeat, having only tho Sarpy county
delegation back of him.
Mr. Raker is a good newspaper man,
and, when need bt, can pour forth vitrol
from his sharp and caustic pen. We
wish him success in his now field.
Springfield Monitor: W. S. Raker
has purchased and assumed control of the
Herald, a noblJy newspaper at Alliance,
Neb. Raker was at one time editor of
the Gretna Reporter, and to say the leat
lie made tho naner interesting. That he
has again entered the newspaper field is
not surprising, for he is well qualified for
the work, has plenty of natural editorial
ability and likes the basinets. He prom
ises to make the editorial columns a feat
ure of his paper and that promise will be
made good. The Herald is a neat look
ing paper and gives evidence of the pros
perity which liberal patonage brings.
That it will be equally successful under
the new management is assured, and the
Monitor is confident in its prediction that
when Mr. Raker shall have had the bene
fit of further practical experience he will
shine among the brightest lights of Neb
raska newspaperdom. We need hardly
add that tho Herald will be republican
in politics.
Gering Courier. T. J. O'Keefe has
sold the Alliance Herald, material, busi
ness and building, to W. S, Raker, former
ly of Gretna, Neb. We are riot informed
of Col. O'Keefe's future plans, but presume
he will stay in the newspaper field some
where, having made a marked success.
The new publisher we have known for a
long time, and know he is all right. In
fact he is known to a number in Gering,
having been here on several occasions He
is a competent man and we hope he will
prosper. The paper becomes republican,
naturally, with his ownership.
Scottsbluff Republican: T. J. O.Keefe
has bold the Alliance Herald to V. S.
Raker, of Gretna, Neb. Tom has been
the editor and proprietor of the Herald
for the past ten years and has given the
people over there a good paper measured
from a pop standpoint and no doubt his
retirement from the Herald will be greatly
missed by many. The Republican wishes
him success in whatever business enter
prise he may choose to follow in the
future.
Platte Valley News; The Alliance
Herald, published by T. J. O'Keefe at
Alliance, Neb., announces in the issue of
January x3th that the paper has been sold
to W. S. Raker of Gretna, Nebraska.
The Herald has been edited democratic in
the past, but the new purchaser has an
nounced its political position as assuming
the republican faith. We trust that by
this change we do not lose Brother
O'Keefe from the newspaper fraternity,
and we welcome Mr. Raker in our ranks.
Scottsbluff Herald: The Alliance
Herald has been sold by T. J. O' Keefe
to W. S. Raker, of Gretna, this state, who
will conduct it henseforth for the best in
terests of Raker and republicanism. The
Herald Is a good newspaper and while we
regret to see Mr. O'Keefe drop out of
the newspaper harness, we wish the new
publisher success.
Gordon Journal: The Alliance Her
ald has changed proprietors and politics
at the same time. T. J. O'Keefe has sold
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The Most Popular Bargain Sale Ever Con
ducted in Alliance
Think of Saying 20 to 333
Per cent
As explained in our advertisement last week, during this wonderful discount
sale, we are selling goods for
CREDIT
OR ON
Take advantage of this excellent offer, we cannot hold forth such an inducement
' longer than February 13, 1005.
Here arc a few new prices for your careful study
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Cotton top Mattresses Regular price $3,50
Sale price
Jardiniere Stands Regular price $1.25'
Sale price '
Rattan Roman Chair Regular price $5.50 ."
Sale price
Golden Oak Chiffonier Regular price $8.50
Sale price -..!..'.
Golden Oak, P.rincess Dresser Regular price $28.00 A I
Sale price
Roman Seat, leather upholstered Regular price $11.50
Sale price
Picture, Pharoah's Horses Regular price $2.50
Sale price
We do better than we advertise
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the plant to W. S. Raker of Gretna, Neb.,
giving possession last Friday. We regret
to lose Mr. O'Keefe out of the newspaper
field.
Fremont Daily Herald: The democracy
of Northwest Nebraska lost a valued news
paper worker when T. Ji O'Keefe quit the
Alliance Herald. . The new proprietor,
W. S. Kaker, will make some alteration
in its politics.
Grand Island Democrat: T. J.
O'Keefe bas sold the Alliance Herald to
W. S. Raker of Gretna, Neb., who will
henceforth publish same as a republican
sheet. We regret to lose O'Keefe from
the list of democratic editors.
WiLLIAH MITCHELL
ATTORNEY
AT LV.V,
ALLIANCE,
NEBRASKA.
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THE CHURCHES.
FIRST PKESBYTKUIAN
Preaching services Sunday at n a. m.
and 7 130 p. m. Sunday school at 10 a. m.
Christian Endeavor at 5:45 p. m.
Rev. II. P. V. Bogue. D. D., Pastor.
UNITED PRESUYTHRIAN
Preaching services n a. m. and 7:30 p.
m. Sunday school at 10 a, m, Y. P. C,
U. at 6:30 p, m.
METHODIST EPISCOPAL
Preaching services at n a. m. and 7:30
p. m. Sunday school at 10 . m. Jnnior
League at 2:30 p. m. Ep worth League at
6:30 p. m. Prayer meeting every Thurs
day evening at 7 30.
Money to Loan.
$2000 to loan onrapproved security at
10 per cent interest
Dec. 2-3t G. L. Moffatt.
Orricu Phone ISO. kksiuence Piionk 203.
R. C. NOLEMAN,
ATTORNEY
AT LAW.
Rooms 1, S and 3, First National bank build
tng, Alliance, Nub. Notary lu ofUcu.
BOrTT&BARKERr
.. Attoruoys tit Lirvy ..
ALLIANCE, NEBRASKA.
Collections given Prompt Attention.
L. A. BERRY,
ATTORNEY
AT LAW.
ALLIANCE.
NEBRASKA.
SMITH 1. TUTTLE. I It A E. TA II.
TUTTLE & TASH,
ATTORNEYS
AT LAW.
REAL ESTATE.
North Main St., - ALLIANCE. NEH.
F. M. WALLACE
DRAY LTNE
Moving Household Furniture
and Trunks a specialty . .
Phone N o, 1 Young's grocery, Alliance
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rlissWilhemine Bohn
S Instructress of
5$ Voice Culture
Class and Individual Lessons
For terms, etc., cull ut 600 Box Uutto !
nvfiiuo, 'I'lioiieSJl J
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In Alliance 10-30 of every month.
Office over The Famous , . .
'Phone 391.
eesecod0
25c
FRED BRENNAN
Plumbing,
Heating.
Steam and hot water
Phone, No. 356. ALLIANCE, NEB
Read The Herald
Will Cure Your Cough
One 25c bottle of
Horehound, Honey
and Tar
has cured many a cough.
It will cure yours.
Why not try it?
Sold by
Prescription Druggist
306 Bex Butte Ate.
FREY & BALFE,
08TEOPATH10
PHYSICIANS.
018 110X HUTTE AVENUK.
I'hone 23S,
Calls nnnwered in town or country.
J. E. MOORE, M. D.
I'LETCHER BLOCK,
ALLIANCr, NEH.
Oiills answered frpm ofllco day or night.
Telephone No. Ci
H. H. BELLWOOD
F. E. CLOUGH
PHYSICIANS and SURGEONS.
Holstcn HtitldiiiB, - ALLIANCE, NEB.
L. W. BOWMAN,
PHYSICIAN and
SURGEON.
Offlco In First National Hank bfock. AM
anco Ncbruriku.
DR. G. W. MITCHELL,
riifblcUn ane Surgeon Day and nljrtit calls.
Ofllco over Horuc Store. Phono 150.
DR. GEO. HAND,
HO.M r.O PATH IO
PHYSICIAN AND SUKGUO.V
formerly Intcrno Homeopathic Hos
pital University ol Jowii.
Phono 2ol. Ollk-o oor Alliance Shoe Store.
Night calls answered from ollicu.
E. E. BARR, M. D.
Specialist ,
Eye. Ear, Nose, Throat, and nil Chronic
Diseases
Phone -Ofllco
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llesldenco 151
OiriCK Houns
to js. 2 to 5.
SunduysSto4.
Guy Lockwood
school or
UHADUATE CHICAGO
EM1IALMING . .
Funeral Director and Embalmer
Phones Office 214. Res '205
Expert Ludy
Attendant .. AlllflllCB, tjel),
Hila Grand Tonsorial
Parlors.
Orvillk Owen, Proprietor,
Firstclass service. Patronage solicited.
LEE Jos. Carey & Co.
For house moving, well boring
making and cleaning cesspools
moving box cars, ete . , . .
ALLIANCE, NEBRARKA.
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