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About The Alliance-independent. (Lincoln, Nebraska) 1892-1894 | View Entire Issue (Aug. 4, 1892)
THE ALLIANCE-IHDEPBNDEHT. Preachers, Stop and Think. Speaking of the period of agitation that preceded the war of the rebellion the author of "The Coming Climax" says: "And where were the clergy at that time? Just where, they are today, on the side of power and gold." While this " statement seems unjust and harsh, it demands the attention of the "clergy" of America, because it expresses a sentiment that justly or un justly is to be found deep fcea'.cd in the hearts ol the great mass of laborers and producers of the United States. And it is apparant that so long as this sentiment exists we will not be arte to solve the problem cf "reaching the masses with the Gospel." These men who seem to cherish such dislike, if not absolute hatred for the clergy, are not "infidels." True they may not belong to any religious denom ination, but embodied in the plea they make for "equal rights for all and spec ial privileges to none," there is the substance of the teachings of the blessed Christ when He said "all men are equal;" "call no man master," etc, And there is, in a crude form perhaps, but only needing development, a con ception of the great common brother hood of man that Christ gave expres sion to when He said "ye are all brethren." That the commercial, social and do mestic relations of men exert a power ful influence upon their sp ritual con dition and thus directly and materially affect the growth of Christ's kingdom, is patent , to all. In Ihe face of these facts is it not our duty as men, as disciples of Christ, as preachers of the gospel, to use our evey influence for the emancipation of our brethren from a despotism that breeds general discontent, ienioves the strongest in centives to action and stops the prog ress. of the race? I am glad the "great common people" of the United States are awake to the situation and are agi tating these questions that are of such vatt import because of their influence on the destiny of our cjuntry. I think the agitation of these matters will result in much good because I do not believe the people now awakened to their dangers, needs and responsibili ties will allow themselves to be again misled, or that the coming generations will allow questions to rest until socie ty shall ba reorganized on Carist's ba sis. There is danger and loss when the reign of winter is ended, for with the melting snows and breaking up of riv ers the floods come, bringing wreck and ruin to vessels, bridges, homes and property. But this is better than that the eirth should always remain frozen and we remain in the embrace of eter nal winter. For after the floods have gone by will come the shining sun, its warm rays quickening the earth into life and action, and transforming the barren wastes into the blooming gar dens. Thus in the reorganiza1 ion of society, in the breaking up of old forms and theories, there will be danger and perhaps real loss for a while. But commotion is better thah stag nation, and in the end there will be abundant compensation for all. When "Peace, like a white-robed angel, shall fold her wings and perch on our ban ner," "the son of righteousuess shall rise with healing in h'u wings," "the k-ngdoms cf this earth become the kingdoms of God's son," and ' His will be done on earth as in .heaven." , Parson. From Saunders County. Fremont, July 32, '92. Some modern "Honest John Sher man" tried to induce the farmers of Saunders county to vote a 7 mill tax onto themselves for three years to build a court , house larger than we need, and at a time when other debts of the county are nearly due. The far mers got together, put their big foot down and kft "Honest John" in the soup. These same farmers say they are go ing to put the same foot down next November. It is encouraging to see voters deserting the old parties and coming into our ranks. "One by one the sands are flowing." William Rossitef, Oldest Musical" Vleee in llie World. The most ancient piece of music which is still in existence is called the "Blessing of tho Priests," and due to tho nation which has produced tho greatest number of musical com posers of the first class that the world has known. This song or chant was 6ung in the templo at Jerusalem, and is still heard in the Jewish synagogues In Spain and Portugal The "To Ueum Laudarnus" of St Gregory tho areat dates back to tho sixth century. Jenness Miller. Uus ELECTION NOTICE. Notice is hereby given that a spt'Cinl election in the city of Lincoln, Nebraska, will be held on Augast 12th 18'.t2, froni the hours of 8 o'clock a. m. until 7 o'clock p. m. fof the purpose of vot ing upon the following propositions: 1st. '-Shall the city of Lincoln issue Its bonds to the amount of Forty Seven Thousand Dollars with interest coupons thereto attached, pnvablo and redeemable 20 years afterdate thereor, and redeemable at the option of the city at any time after ten years from their date, and draw inter est at the rate of 5 per cent, per annum from their date, pavable semi-annually, said bonds to be dated uctober 1st, 185)2, and the interest nnd the principal to Ve payable at the fiscal agency of the state of Nebraska, in the city of New York, for the purpose of constructing extensions of the water works of said city and shall the city Council of said city levy a tax on all taxable property of said city, in addition to all other taxus, sufficient to pay the interest and the prin cipal upon said bonds as the same may become due and payable." 2nd. "Shall the Mayor and Council of the city of Lincoln, Nebraska, have the power to vote and borrow money and pledge the property of said city upon it negotiable bonds to an amount not exceeding Fifty Thousand Dollars, to be used to defray the costs of paving, repay ing, or macadamizing the extensions of streets or space opposite alleys in said city, and to levy a tax upon the taxable property ot said city, in addition to all other taxes sufficient to pay the interest and principal of said bonds as the same may become due." Urd. "Shall the Mayor and Council of the city of Lincoln, Nebraska, hav power to borrow monev and pledge the property of said city upon its neeotiable bonds to an amount not exceeding One Hundred and Eighteen Thousand Dollars, to be used for the purpose of funding the out standing indebtedness of said city, nnd to levy a tax upon all taxable property in said city, in addition to all other taxes sufficient to pay the interest and principal of said bonds as the same may become due. The places for voting upon said several propo sitions at said date will be at the following places to-wit: First Ward, Precinct "A" City Building. " " " " "B" 1024 T Street, it .i n i "(j" yg y Second Ward, Precinct "AM Bohanan block. " " " "It" Court House. " " " " "C" Holmes build ing, llth Street, bet. II. and O. Third ward, Precinct "A" Applegage block. " " " "B" Oaddia shop- Cor 13th and II Streets. " ' "C" 1G20O Street. ii u (i (i ")" 4'"'() () " " " 'E" Cox building U Street bet 1.1th and 14th Fourth Ward, Precinct "A 1.10 So. 12th S " " " "P" 108 So. llth S " " " " "C" Grocery store 13th and K Streets. " " "D" Heater and Kin -nis, bet 20t.i and 21st O St. " " " " "E" Grocery store, 20th and J St. Fifth Ward, Precinct "A" F St Engine house. " " "B" J. R. Rings shop. " " "C" South Street car barn. ' 44 " " "D" Kippe's store "E" 415 D Street Sixth Ward. Precinct "A" 8. M. Melick's barn, 24th and P Sts. " " " "B" Cor. V&27St " " "C" 23rd and Wash ington St. Seventh Ward, Precinct "A" Lincoln fity Electric li. R.power house. " "B" 8C9 north 27 Street. " " " " "C" Byrnm's stnre, 27th, Street. Attest: A. II. Weik, D. C VanDutn, Mayor. City Clerk. seal. A Personal Letter NOTICE TO BRIDGE BUILDERS. The board of supervisors of Harlan County, Nebraska, will receive sealed bids for the con struction of two combination bridges as follows: One combination bridge accross Rope creek on main traveled road between Alma and Or leans known as the Claypool bridge, said bridge to consist of one span fO feet across with a road bed 16 feet wide, said bridge to rest on .1 oak piling at each end of the bridge, with an ap proaeh of 12 feet on west end and the road bed to be not less than 18 feet above low water mark. Also for one combination bridge across Metho dist creek in Alma township, known as the Me'zger bridge, the same to consist of one span 50 feet across, with a road bed 16 feet wide, said bridge to rest on 3 oak piling at each end, with a 10 feet approach at each end, and road bed to be not less than 20 feet above low watermark. Separate bids will be received for 2 inch hard pine and oak flooring of the road bed of each of the forgoing bridges. Sealed bids must be filed with the undersigned on or-before August 22nd 185)2. at 10 o'clock a. m. at which time contracts will be awarded Bids must be accsmpanied by a good and suf ficient bond in case contract is awarded. The county board however reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Witness my hand and seal at Alma this 15th day of July, a. d. 1803. Theo. Mahn. County Clerk. IS WHAT AVE WOULD LIKE TO WRITE po YoU I(i)oW YOU ABOUT POORLY FITTING SHOES. THAT THOSE 1 1KED FEET ARFMADE EASY BY WEARING OUR Foot Wear' YOU FURNISH THE PHEET, WE DO THE HUTTING. AND WE WILL DO IT RIGHT. SO YOUR FRIENDS WILL SAY: WHAT A FINE MAN HATH YOUR SUOEIST MADE YOU. S B. Nisfef ; PIHTTER OF PHEET. Lincoln, Neb. 1015 O STREET, J. C. RZc!HZHj2-iZ-i, Successor to BADGER LUMBER CO Wholesale Retail Lumber TELEPHONE 70 1. 0 ST. BETWEEN 7TH AND 8TH LINCOLN, NEB. FAIRBANKS AND VICTOR SCALES. Eclipse Wooden and Steel Wind Mills. Box 382. J. P. CARSON, Agent, Lincoln, Neb. 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