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.
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