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teachings of the Alliance are in perfect harmony with such 

 sentiments. I have had no foes to punish, or friends to unduly 

 reward, but have given every one a fair hearing, and endeavored 

 to be just to all. 



Believing that my position enabled me to perform the task as 

 well if not better than many others, I have conscientiously tried 

 to discharge my full duty, firmly believing that my brethren 

 in the order, and my friends outside the order, would in the 

 end appreciate my efforts. 'Realizing the difficulties which wait 

 upon authorship, yet having an abiding faith in the ultimate 

 triumph of truth, I consign this book to the care and consider- 

 ation of my brethren and friends. 



Articles not written by me bear the names of their authors, 



N. A. DUNNING. 

 WASHINGTON, D.C., 

 May i, 1891. 



