Thl ALLIANCE HERALD JOHN W. THOMAS, Editor LLOTD C. THOMAS, City Editor Published every ThurUy bj THE HERALD PUBLISHING COMPANY Incorporated Lloyd C. Thomas, IWdent Carl Thomiui, Vice Pree. John W. Thorn, Secretary Entered at the poet office at Alliance, Nebraska, for transmission through the malls aa second-class matter. RimRCniTTION PRICK. 81K0 PER YEAR IN ADVANCE A "BUSINESS SESSION" About 1h time of the convening of the present session of llie Ne braska legislature it was announced far and wide and often that it would be a short, business session, that no time would be wasted in folderols, or words to that effect, that there would be something doing from the word "Go," and that when the members had covered them elves with glory and drawn their last ten dollars per they would re turn home, where their constituents would load them down with hon ors as a mark of appreciation of their noble work. The Herald reserves comment on the quality of the work of the legislature until a future issue when the present session will be re viewed, the good things commended and some of the shortcomings pointed out ; but the following from The llyannis Tribune indicates the feeling that has become general thruout the state: A DiMromrd Citizen A letter was picked up on Delllnger avenue a few days ago and while It Is of a personal nature the question involved la a pub lic one and for this reason it is published In The Tribune, as fol lows: "I regret very much to write you this letter for fear of an noying you, but the time has come when I must ask your Judg ment on a serious question, the contemplation of which has caused me many days of anxiety and corresponding nights of restlessness. You will understand when I tell you that many hearts have been broken, homes have been wrecked and even human lives sacrificed by similar trouble, still I feel that you should know the worst at once, for, in all sincerity, it may mean life or death to me. I dare not communicate the state of my mind to any of my friends ex cept you, for friends, you know, cannot always be relied upon. Always In my distress I come to you, I know I am asking a great . deal of you, but your friendship will warrant It, and In deciding ' this lay aside your loyalty and tell me, from the fullness of your heart, do you think that the members of the Nebraska legislature will hold a short, business-like session,' as they promised?" IUC-OIUJAMZKI) FIKK DKTT. Bridgeport Department Held Meet ing on Tuesday, March 2, and Effected Re-organlzation The Bridgeport News-Blade of March 5 has the following to Bay re garding the recent meeting of the are department at Bridgeport: The most successful meeting of the fire department ever held in the history of the organization was held Sn the directors' room cf the BrUse port bank last Tuesday n'glit. Fif teen members turned out to discuss ways and means o fmaklng the de partment efllcient in fighting the Bres of the city and insuring busi ness men and property owners a galnst loss. The matter of securing an addition to the present tire house to make room for the new extension ladders recently purchased by the city, and to provide drain boards for the dry ing of hose when used in winter fires was taken up at length and the mat ter will be laid before the city coun cil In hope thnt they will see the Seed and make the appropriation for that purpose. It was also the belief of the fire department that the city should provide a permanent meeting place for the men, and the new hose house will be fitted for that purpose. The department will make an ef fort on its own part to raise funds for the construction, of a small hose cart house to enclose one cart, car rying 500 feet of hose, which will be placed on the vacant lot directly east of the Bridgeport Lumber Company, and will greatly add to the protec tion against Are in the eastern busi ness and residence portions of the city. The department now numbers twenty men, who are all Interested in the work, and willing to devote a large portion of their time to the protection of the city. It Is the ar dent hope of the members that the cltlzenB and business men will give all assistance possible so as to In sure the existence of the department and build It up to meet the growing requirements of the city. The regular meeting night was set for the first and third Tuesdays of each month, and the call will be three taps on the bell repeated. PARTIALLY LIFT THE QUARANTINE Nebraska Live Stock Hoard Permits Shipments Into State from Some DlNtricts In Other States Lincoln, Nebr., March 17 The state live stock board partially lifted the foot and mouth disease quaran tine at a meeting held in the gover nor's office. By the action of the board the ban is lifted from cloven-footed animals shipped In from South Dakota, Mis souri and a large portion of Iowa, Kansas, the eastern part of Iowa, Minnesota and other eastern states are s'ill barred from sending such stock Into Nebraska except fro pur poses of immediate slaughter. However, all stock shipped In from the territory from which the quar antine restrictions are removed is still under suspicion and inspectors will be busy at South Omaha and Sioux City. Moreover, upon any outbreak of the disease in the free territory, the board has announced, its action will be at once rescinded. The Iowa Line The line of demarcation in Iowa runs north and south along the east boundary of the following counties beginning at the top of the state: Worth, Cerro, Gordo, Franklin, Har din, Marshall, Jasper, Marion, Mun roe and Appenose. The line 1b about 168 miles east of Sioux City and about 175 miles east of the Missouri river at points further south. With the exception of the three representatives from Iowa and Con gressman Shallenberger, who wrote a letter on the subject, the opinion of the 100 or more live stock men present was that the quarantine should be continued. Lieut. Gov. W. II. Harding of Io wa, the state that suffers the most from the quarantine, said that Iowa might be forced to retaliate if the bars were not let down. Dr. Gibson, Iowa state veterinarian, said that Ne braska was In more danger of infec tion by human beings bringing in the disease than by stock. Dr. Vermil lion, government inspector, refused to express an opinion. If anybody doubts that this is a free country let him consult the list of candidates for mayor of Chicago. Biscuits Banked Last Concert of Season The last of the series of concerts 3ven under the direction of the School of Music will be held at the epera bouse, Thursday evening, Ap ril 8. Unwittingly the best concert f ths course has been reserved for the final number, and it is safe to say that not only is it the best of the ' course but one of the best concerts' that the Alliance public has been 1 privileged to attend. It is to be a ' two part concert, the first of which will be a rendition of the Breton Folk Songs by a mixed quartette, the members of which are Miss Eunice Burnett, soprano; Mrs. Hershman, contralto; Mr. Camille None, tenor; Mr. Harry Zickert. bass. The music of the Folk Songs is of the richest harmonic construction, full of surprises, and of such wierd nature as to wonderfully portray the superstitious character of the Breton people. If no more than this were given there is no doubt but that ev eryone would be satisfied. The sec ond part of the concert will be an orchestra concert by the School of Music Orchestra. This orchestra is comprised of the best musical talent of Alliance, and for over two months have been working faithfully to be able to give a concert of the suprem est character. The music is of the best but chosen so as not to weary me musically untrained, but possess ing qualities that will hold the atten tion of all. The orchestra is under the direction of Mr. Ralph R. Unl acke. The quartette will be accom panied by Mrs. Edith Swan Zediker. 1 You never tasted daintier, lighter, fluffier biscuits than J They're .always good delicious. For Calumet In sures perfect Ikiking. RECEIVED HIGHEST AWARDS World Pur Food Eapoaitioo. Chkaao, tUinoa. Part Exposition, Franca. Much, 1S12. m Mi A m 0. Taa Wl bit boht wkaa m hay cfcaaa a tic -eaa kakiaa aaw4r. Daa't ha autWA. Baf CahuMa. IK nan !! ! aura watlman gim aaa) riaka. Ctlaaut it iar aaaanar la mmr aula aaa , Opera House, Friday Night, March 19 Auspices of I. 0. O. F. No. 168 The Royal Gwent Welsh Singers Male 15 Voices 1 r nm Th-ci fcseeisi iviaie i o p if .? ? it! Voices Iw.i.iMMiaiaawiaalfM H I aamr" M wiaafi Reserved Seat Sale at Holsten's Drug Store Admission 50 and 75 Cents LIVE STOCK PRICES AT SOOTH OMAHA Beet Supply Heavy and Market 10 to 15c Lower. HOG VALUES 5 TO IOC L0WE.1 Lambs Lower on Heavy Receipts. Bulk Goes to Packer Buyers at loy 15c Cccline S'tep Saru nd hui.y Steady. Union Stock Yards, South Om&ha March 16. A big run of catte arrivej yesterday, some 10.5U0 head. For Me most part it was a mloc lower deal in lat cattle and business wa decid edly dull and draggy at the decline. Advices from other points were ci.s toiiraging. Cows and heilVrs were hit fully as bard as the beef steers, and owing to the liberal supply of t-.H stock on sale buyers were very delib erate and bearish in filling their lim ited orders. Veal calves were, steady to somewhat lower, and the trade In bulls, stags, etc. was dull and weaker. There was some Inquiry for strictly desirable Btockers and feeders of ail weights at not far from steady figures, but on the general run of stock cattle bids were right around 10 15c lower than last week's mean close. Cattle quotations: Good to choice beeves, 7. 60 8.30; fair to good beeves, J710&7.D0; common to fair beeves, $6.50&7.00; gocd to choice heifers, $6.25 7.10; good to choiie cows, $6.00(8 6.60; fair to good cows $5.00(3 5.85; canners and cutters, $4.C 5.00; veal calves, $7.0010.50; bulls, stags, etc.. $4.75 6.00; good to choice feeders, $7.1507.50; fair to good feed era, $6.757.15; common to fair feed ers, $5.75 6.60; stock heifers, $5.76$' 6.75; stock cows, $5.00 6.50; stock calves, $6 .00 8.00. Some 15,000 hogs arrived yesterday For such a heavy run the market was not at all in bad shape. Prices were in the neighborhood of 510c lower, tops reaching $6.80 and the bulk going at $6.656 6.70. It was a reasonably active trade and practically all were cleaned up before the close. Sheep and lamb receipts totaled IS, 000 head. With discouraging advices from outside points and liberal re cetpts here, the trade opened slow and weak on lambs. Mutton offerings wers scarce and prices steady. The bulk ol the lambs moved at prices 10 15c lower than the close of last week Born lambs sold at $9.60, and a bunch of yearlings brought $8.75. Quotations on sheep and lambs: Lambs, Mexican. $9.409 75; lamts. fod westerns. $8.9009.65; lambs, shearing, $8.2508.95; yearlings, light. $8.75 0 9.00; yearlings, heavy, $8.50 875; wethers, good to choice, $7.750 8.00; wethers, fair to good. $7 500 7.75; ewes, good to choice. $7.5007.75; wes, fair to good, $7.2507.50. NOTICE We desire to heartily thank all persons who helped to make our dance held on Saint Patrick's Day, March 17, such a grand success. THE ROYAL HIGHLANDERS. T. P. Rolfson, L. Griffin, Agnes Elmore Duncan, Vivian Z. Holloway, Entertainment Com. ftond Time for Public Sale J. E. Wilson has had bills printed and Inserts an advertisement in this issue of The Herald announcing a public sale at his place four miles west of Alliance one week from to day. This sale ought to Interest farmers and stockmen at this time of year, because of the number and kind of horses, cattle and farm ma chlnery offered. Tonight at Phelan Opera House Ehvin Strong & Company will present the greatest human in terest play ever written, The Price She Paid Produced exactly as Keen 150 nighls in New York, 100 nights in Chicago, 65 nights in Boston. The offering deals with the sex problem, but it deals with it in a manner entirely new TICKETS OX SALE AT HOLSTEN'S Li IJ.. '1 I : ; .e&a5 r u U f r 1 17- h y x viiv. - v - 1 Scene from Broadway Jones at the Opera House, Monday, March 22 Given by the Arington Stock Company CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SOCIETY Wood's Hall Services 11 a. m. Sunday. Sub ject, "Matter." Sunday School. 10 a. m. Wednesday evening meeting, 7:30. Hoys Uetter Look Out It is said that some boys in the north part of the city have been amusing themselves by marking and j otherwise defacing mall boxes, very much to the annoyance of citizens. I write (Je.vaughan I I RAMGE BtD'G. OMAHA The Herald advises the mischevioua boys that they had beeter look a lit tle out or they may get themselves into worse trouble than they have been expecting.