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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-07-03
PRESIDENT ALEXANDER AT
SHARON.

EDITOR FARMER:-Sharon Alliance
No. 800, on Tuesday June 26th, in the
grove around the Alliance hall had, a
social gathering of the farmers, their
wives and children, and invited Cap
tain S. B. Alexander, President IS.
Alliance; Captain E. WslLyles, Deputy
Organizer and Mr.. R. B. Hunter, of
Sharon to address thetcrowd.
To honor and welcome our great
leader the young ladies handsomely
and tastefully decorated the stand with
evergreens and beautiful flowers. Cap
tain Alexander upon being introduced,
said he would show the necessity of the
Farmers Alliance and why they
should organize. He went back, be-
fore the war, and showed the causes
from that time to the present, that
have oppressed and crushed the farm
ing class. He just sailed into the
monopolies, syndicates and trusts, and
showed how they ground to powder
the farming and laboring classes. We
feel encouraged by the arguments and
information contained in his address,
to continue with undated vigor the
purposes of our organization, believ-
ing that in them we have found the
true road to the independence and ele-
walton of the farmers and to the pros
perity of the country. 1t was an adj
dress replete with sound sense and the
most logical reasoning, and listened to
with the deepest interest. After the
address, all present were invited to
dinner set in the grove, where all were
bountifully and sumptuously Toasted.
After dinner Captain Lyles delivered
an impressive and edifying address.
MI. R. B. Hunter spoke next. He is
a good speaker and made a good talk;
he was heartily applauded a number
of time. Of course there were pointed
jokes i~nterspersed throughout his ad-
dress, for had there not been, his au-
dience would have accused him of ap-
propriating somebody's address instead
of giving one of his own.
The thanks of the Alliance is hereby
rendered Captains Alexander, Lyles
and Hunter, for the able and lucid ad-
dress delivered before them this day.
The farmers of this community would
be glad of an opportunity to vote for
these three brothers for the Legisla-
ture or any other law making body as
suitable men. to represent the farming
interest of our county and State.
Fraternally,
W. B. ALEXANDER.
Sec'y Alliance No. 800.
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this fall. Long may it and the ALI
lance live to exert<their good influence.
Yours truly, ,~
w. H. RAND.
THE ALLIANCE AND POLITICS.
FoREsTvILLE, Wake Co., n. c.,

r~OREsTVILLE, Wake Co., N. g.,
June II, 1888.
BID PoH:-I have concluded to
drop you2a few lines from our lodge,
1t being one among the first to organ
lie. Since its organization it has
steadily increased in membership till
now 1t numbers about 40, and more
are coming. / am glad to say that
the members of our Alliance are much
interested in the work. We have, a
good regular attendance at teach meet
ing, which speaks we'll for.our lodge.
When the farmers first began to
organize themselves into an Alliance,
the merchants got uneasy and said
they are going to ruin our time
business" Would to God it could be
stopped. And the lawyer said they
were going to break up the machinery
that runs politics. I for one have al
ways been opposed, and am now, to
the Alliance going into politics. There
is nothing to be gained by it, but
everything to lose.
One brother differs from another in
politics.; one says this question is
right, another it is all wrong; then the
discussion starts, and perhaps a bitter
feeling is gotten up in the brother
hood that will never be forgotten and
cause the best of friends to be sep
arated from each other, socially.
[ believe it is the duty Of every man
to vote. 1 say it is not only hight,
but his solemn duty to study the
theory of our government and to par
ticipate in all measures of public in
~terest, but it should not go into a
secret order in order to promote this
or that mans interest. Let us keep
our own councils and work for the
good of the order.
F~raternally,
H.. 7. JONES, Secy.
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FROM RAND'S MILL.

June 20, 1888.
Bro. PoLK.-Dear Sw:-I have
concluded to write you a few lines in
regard to the situation, agriculturally
speaking. The Alliance has met n
of her potent enemies in open field
and fair fight and demolished it, and
put it beyond the lines of resurrection
for many days yet to come, and de-
clares her purpose to repeat her fog
ging when it assumes another hostile
attitude, or keeps above the surface.
Our crops suffered severely on account
of excessive wet; consequently are
about two weeks later than usual. At
present the farmers are not at all dis
couraged at the lookout, as they are
aware that liberal and clean culture
will insure just returns. The Alliance
around Auburn, No. Al, to which |
belong, is growing and prospecting and
rapidly pushing her way to the front,
bidding God speed to everything that
tends to promote the interest of the
masses and is undoubtedly in COM
bination with the Alliance of America
u0SGlu0u W Wl01O ill luuuOLCO GAdo
will ere long open the eyes of the
Nation. We are not a political or
ganization, therefore that question
does not..bother us much, only so far
as to put good men in Office. If we
were to be so disposed, and occasion
required, we could bring a tremendous
tidal wave of voters to the front to ex-
press our convictions, and / think 1t
would be wisdom in u nominating
conventions to make note of this
fact, and let their better judgment
predominant in the future. We do
not propose to longer eat dirt and
swear we love it. We stand united
in our efforts to dethrone corruption
of whatever nature it may be, orfrom
what source it may come. W. want
representative men in the councils Of
the Nation, who will not antagonize
US on our march to prosperity. Our
business agency system will beyond a
doubt be a success, and then 10000
men from the ranks of the honest
yeomanry of this country will know
where to go to get their moneys
worth and remunerative prices for
their produce. !
AS long communications are weari-
some, L will close by saying The Pro
GREssIvE FARMER must have a boom
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DALLAS. TEX. Feb. 20. 1883.

DALLAS, TEX, Feb. 20, 1888.
Bro. E. B. WARREN: You are hereby
authorized to solicit stock for our factory
from the Subordinate, County and State
Alliances, Wheels and Unions in other
States, and contract on the part of this
corporation, that we will return 20 per
cent. annually on demand, after January
l, 1890, on condition that it shall be paid
to the directors of a cooperative effort in
the territory occupied by. said stockhold-
erS.
Attest: M. V. Cole,
Pres't Dallas Branch @. NJ. A.
w. G. GRIFFITH, Secretary.
BRETHREN: In answer to the above,
please get your sub-Alliance, Wheel or
Union to vote on this at your next meet
ing: "Shall this subordinate body sub
scribe for four shares in the Dallas Branch
Factory to be paid for one each quarter"
Shares S. each. If you vote for it the
secretary will please forward the payment
of five dollars to Brother w. @. Griffith,
3O9 Wood street, Dallas, Texas. Also
ask your County Alliance, Wheel or
Union to vote on the following: "Shall
this county organization subscribe for
twenty shares in the Dallas Branch Co.
operative Alliance Factory, two shares to
be paid for each quarter? ?" 1 will attend
your State meeting and solicit stock.
Only one vote allowed to each stock
holder, without regard to number Of
shares. Fraternally,
E. B. WARREN,
State Soliciting Agent D. B. M. G.
All State official organs will please copy
this for two months and send me the bill.
ap3lm E. B. w.
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Roses, Flowers, Seeds, Etc

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and Floral Designs. Choice Flower Seeds. Send
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UNIVERSITY Of NORTH CAROLINA,
CHAPEL HILL, N. O..

The next session begins August Both. Tuition
reduced to $50 a half year. Poor students may give
notes. Faculty of fifteen teachers. Three full
courses of study leading to degrees. Three short
courses for the training of business men. teachers,
physicians and pharmacists. Law school fully
equipped. Write for catalogue to
Hon. KEMP P. BATTLE President.
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Reliable and Active Men to travel for an Estab-
lished House during the summer months. Those
who can furnish ahorse and give security preferred.
great chance for the right men I State age, bust
ness experience, and to save time better send names
and address of references. No attention paid to
postal cards. Never mind about sending stamp for
reply. Address CUISINES, Box II, Richmond,
Va. N' JuI|tl
Great Falls tribune., 1888-09-29
AWFUL MORTALITY
YELLOW FEVER RAVAGES IN THE
5I ISLAND OF CUBA.
Natives and Foreigners swept Away.
Several New Cases at Fernandina,
Florida---Also at Clanville,

FERNANDlNA. Fla, Sept. 25.-There
We're twelve new cases here today and
three at Clanvllle.
SANTIAGO DE CUBA, Sept. 25.-Yellow
faver reigns supreme il this city and at
the military hospital. Out Of ninety six
troops twenty-three have fallen victims
to yellow fever. The mortality has been
terrible. Both natives and foreigners
have been swept away. The epidemic
has been sweeping the island The
frightful inroads made by the fever may
be gathered from the following: Out of
tull company Of men all but eight have
been swept away in this city.
Great Falls tribune., 1888-09-29

water is accessible. If planted on high
land the roots must be saturated with
water. have seen this tree when it was
planted on high land, at the end of years
die Of dry rot and it had to be replaced
with box elder, in order to gain little
under the tree culture act.' m..
"What has been your experience with
box elder?"
"The box elder grows successfully on
high land as well as low. This tree can
stand more knocks than any I have seen
yet. and If the people Of Montana knew
more OF its merits and hardness it would
be in greater favor. box elder seed is
more certain to grow under the most un-
favorable circumstances than any decidu-
GUS tree seed I know Of. I planted some
along with cottonwood seed in garden
near town. The young box elder trees
now measure 21 inches and were never
Watered. The cottonwood is only eight
inches and received a liberal supply Of
water.
"What are your general conclusions?"
IF we study the unerring teachings Of
mother nature and plant trees in the reg
~ y! laIlbuue WHoie Mley are lOunu
growing, the important question Of sue
cessful forest culture is solved. There
fore, plant acclimated trees, in order to
ensure success, and let foreign trees
alone. In a word, the native grown
trees do best. Having given the best
years Of my life to ornamental tree plant
ing and to forest culture (more especially
under the United States timber act), un-
der the supervision of the late L. B.
Hodges, on the arid prairies Of Minnesota
and Dakota, 7 am Of the opinion that |
attained the most success in planting box
elder and cottonwood former in
high lands. A person who plants tree
and makes it grow is a public benefactor.
Mr.. Paris Gibson has done much for
Great Falls, especially IN showing its
people that tree culture can be made a
success in Montana.
Great Falls tribune., 1888-09-29

CHICAGO, Sept. 26-What in proportion
to his means, will go on record as the
most generous donation to the yellow
fever sufferers, is that made by Horace
Davenport. He is the proprietor of a
prosperous boot blacking stand on the
south side, near the Board Of Trade, and
has number Of assistants, all of whom
are kept busy pretty much all the day
Actuated by desire to assist in the relie'
Of the stricken Southern sufferers, he has
announced that the gross receipts Of his
stand, from Monday last to Saturday eve
ming will be given to help swell the
worthy funds for charity.
Great Falls tribune., 1888-09-29
PRAIRIE FIRES.
THE COUNTRY NEAR JAMESTOWN,
DAKOTA, DEVASTATED
BY FIRE.
Order Restored on the Rio Grande-
Storm on the New England
Coast ~ Yellow
Mr Fever.

JAMESTOWN, Oak, Sept. s7-One Of
the most extensive prairie fires that ever
visited this section occurred Tuesday.
All Of the western part Of Lamore coun-
ty and much Of the southern and western
part Of Stuttsman county were burned
over. A strong wind drove the flames
before it with unprecedented velocity. In
stances Of where the fire ran faster than
a horse are narrated. Reports Of losses
are coming in. Many farmers will lose
everything and much distress will be ex-
perienced. The fire seems to have orig
mated in Coteaux county, about 25 miles
west Of here.
Great Falls tribune., 1888-09-29
BETTER TIDINGS,
A GOOD REPORT FROM THE CITY OF
DECATUR, ALABAMA.
Light Mortality in Fernandina-Pros-
'.% poets of Relief at t..
%.3g Jacksonville, ~.
Fla. ,..

NASHVILLE, Sept. 26-A Decatur, Ala
bama, special reports the situation as en-,
couraging. No deaths have been report
ed and but two new cases, both colorod
were reported today. ."
JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Sept. 26-This is
the brightest and most pleasant day Of
the season-cool and refreshing. The
belief is becoming general that the ciYi-
demic will soon run it's course
FERNANDINA, Fla, Sept. 16-TlteHe
have been 400 cases Of sickness Or Ill
kinds and two deaths from all car !
during the past month.
Great Falls tribune., 1888-09-29

ct at that place. Thirteen car loads Of
sheep were also shipped from Sand Cou-
lee today by 3. b. Maddox 8 Co., and to-
morrow Carter & Hobson will ship 80
double deck cars Of sheep from the same
place.
On Saturday the Chestnut round up
will ship their beeves from Sand Coulee,
something over a 1000 head, unless it is
decided to ship only the tops, in view Of
the condition OF the market.
Milner & Boardman shipped 20 car
loads OF cattle from the Benton yards to
day.
Chicago advices are to the effect that
the market is not improving. Yesterday
cattle were 10 to 10 cents lower and they
are now nearly 81 hundred below the
prices Of two weeks ago,
Great Falls tribune., 1888-09-29
Chicago Cattle Market.

Chicago CAttIe Market.
CHICAGO, Sept. 20 -Cattle-Receipts
11,00O. Steady.
Beeves, $5.5o@6.2o; steers, $3.2O@5.70;
stockers and feeders $2.O0@3.1O; Texas
cattle $1.80@3.1O; western ranpers, $S.1o
@4.15.
Hogs-Receipts 10000. Brisk and
lower. Mixed s5.75@6.eo; heavy 5000
@$655; light $5.75@615.
sheep-Recelpts 1000. Steady. Natives
$2.50@4.00; westerns $3.40@3.75; Texans
$2.50@3.75.
Great Falls tribune., 1888-09-29
Col. Hudnrltt Married.

Tally one for Col. j. 0. Hudnutt, the
popular stockman Of the Judith country
The event Of which we speak Of is the
marriage Of the veteran plainsman to
Miss Carrie E. Preston at Ashville, Chat
auqua county, N. Y, a fortnight ago Mrs.
Hudnutt is a graduate of the Michigan
State University, and until recently held
very high position as teacher in one Of
the high schools at Big Rapids, in that
state. The colonel and his bonnie bride
have gone to the Park to see the sights,
and on their return they will visit the
formers ranch on Flat Willow Billings
Gazette,
Great Falls tribune., 1888-09-29

BozRMAN, Sept. 26.-The work Of
building the Gallatin camel is being
pushed vigorously. Fifty teams are at
work and the force is being increased
rapidly. There is a good demand for
teams, and all find work that apply. The
canal is twenty feet wide, four feet deep
and twenty-five miles long, and will
water nearly the whole Gallatin valley.
The cost is said to be estimated at $780,
900. The enterprise is under the gen
eral supervision Of Chief Engineer j. D.
McIntire, of Helena,
Great Falls tribune., 1888-09-29
Indians on the Make.

ST. PAUL, Sept. 27-A Standing Rock
telegram states that Chief Justice John
Grass, who has more influence with his
nation than any other chief, said before
leaving for the lower Brule conference,
that he would guarantee them everybody
on the reservation would sign the treaty if
the government will pay them 81 per
acre for II 100000 acres of land, but they
positively refuse to come to terms at 30
cents per acre.
Great Falls tribune., 1888-09-29
Colonel Galloway.

Col. Jas. 3. Galloway, ex-secretary Of
Montana and a member Of the bar who
ranks high among the legal fraternity Of
the territory, will take the stump in
Madison and other counties for "Cartel
and protection" after which 1t is current
that he will take up his residence in
Great Falls Madison county's loss will
be Cascades gain Of a most desirable cit
lzen.-Townsend Iranchant.
Great Falls tribune., 1888-09-29

sr. PAUL, Sept. 26.-Ina sham battle at
Fort Smelling this morning, between com
panies A, B, G, and D, hot blood arose
and the men got into such close quarters
that several were severely injured. Three
being in the hospital now, with wounds
received. The officers drew their swords,
and Lieut.. Atgelle received a severe
wound in the arm. .-
Great Falls tribune., 1888-09-29

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Sept, 25-Supreme
Chancellor William Ward has issued a
circular to the Knights Of Pythias of the
world, calling for immediate contributions
in aid Of the yellow fever suffers, to be
sent to R. L. G. White, supreme keeper
of records and seal, Nashville, Tenn.
Great Falls tribune., 1888-09-29
Pleasuring with Gigantic Raft.

PRAIRIE DU CHEN, Wis, Sept. 27-
Knapp, Stout 8 Co., of Menominee, Wis,
shipped raft Of over a million feet ct
lumber to Fort Madison, Iowa, and the
raft was stopped in front Of the port II,
give the members Of the firm an oppor-
tunity to see this city. The party con-
sisted Of Capt. A. Tainter, T. B. Wilson
and Capt. Stout with ladies, who were
following the raft in pleasure boat.
Great Falls tribune., 1888-09-29
Rescued from Mormondom,

NEW YORK, Sept. 27-Twenty-one lit
tie girls, aged from nine to thirteen,
brought here yesterday by mormon ED
ers, from Europe en- route to Salt Lake
city, were ordered today by Collector
Magone, to be sent back to Europe.
Great Falls tribune., 1888-09-29
Taken Up.

One dark brown mare, branded N bar on
right hip. Mare followed stage from
snn River. Owner can have same by
nroving @ property and paying herding and
,dyertising charges. Inquire OF Pat
sweeney, deputy sheriff, Great Falls,
Great Falls tribune., 1888-09-29
All quiet on the Rio Grande.

WASHINGTON, Sept. s6.-The war de-
partment has received no information to-
day regarding the trouble at Rio Grande.
The treasury department has also heard
nothing further and it is believed the
trouble has quieted down.
Great Falls tribune., 1888-09-29
The Fifth Horror.

LONDON, Sept. s6.-The body Of
young woman was found lying out
doors at Gateshead, giving evidences
having been murdered by the same met
DDS employed by the Whitechapel bua
er, and presumably is another Of his Y;
tins. Great excitement prevails in II
vicinity. IL - I--
Great Falls tribune., 1888-09-29

Boston, Sept. 27-A violent wind and
rain storm ragged along the whole New
England coast yesterday morning. The
telegraph wires are down in all direc-
tions. The damage will be large.
Great Falls tribune., 1888-09-29

K1NesroN, Ont, Sept. 95.-The most
malignant type Of typhoid fever is prev
alent here. One hundred and forty per-
sons are prostrated with the disease.
Great Falls tribune., 1888-09-29

BosroN, Sept. 25-There is a steady de-
mand and firm market for wool and hold
ers are Indifferent about selling, except
at extreme prices. In Texas and terri
tory wool there is more quiet feeling,
will, nricea
Great Falls tribune., 1888-09-29

WEYAUwEGA, Wis, Sept 26-Miss En-
ma Munsch Of this place has been mar
ried to Frank Huston Of Milwaukee.
Both parties are deaf mutes and formed
their acquaintance while attending the
state institution at Delavan.
Great Falls tribune., 1888-09-29

New York, Sept. 25.-Bar silver 94M
copper unchanged, Lake $17 go; lead
steady, domestic So.
Great Falls tribune., 1888-09-29
WHAT TREES 70 PLANT.
Practical Advice from James Farrell on
G# the Subject -.m

"What do you consider the most reli-
able trees?" asked Tribune reporter of
James Farrell, who has made tree culture
his special study. ~
"Among the many trees that succeed
here, would give the first place to box
elder and cottonwood. The cottonwood
is found in the most perfect state along
the banks of rivers and lowlands when
Great Falls tribune., 1888-09-29

The North Montana Sheep Company
recently declared dividend of 80 per
cent, on its capital stock Of $50,0OO The
sheep industry evidently, pays in our
sister territory. .-Spokane Falls Herald.
Great Falls tribune., 1888-09-29
Only a Big Drunk.

MEMPHIS, Sept. 26.-The case of Bin
ford, reported last night as subjected to
yellow fever, turns out to be merely Il
big drunk, s-..= z~=0.
Great Falls tribune., 1888-09-29

New YORK, Sept. s6-Bar Silver, 95A
Copper-Dull, lake $3.50. -
Lead-Steady, Domestic, $5.O215.
Great Falls tribune., 1888-09-29
Sullivan Improving.

Boston, Sept. 9s.-sullivan's physic-
ian said yesterday afternoon that the pa.
tient was improving, and has every pros,
pect Of recovery.
Great Falls tribune., 1888-09-29
RUMORs OF WAR.
GENERAL STANLEY ORDERED TO
PROTECT THE PEOPLE OF
TEXAS,
Alarming Reports from the Texan Border.
Land calls for United States Troops
to drive back the Mex 845
leans

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept 25.--A rumor was
ln circulation here today to the effect
that Mexican mob had menaced the
4 United States troops in Fort Rlngold, in
order to lynch Sebree. During the day
Governor Ross received dispach from
Gen Stanley commanding the United
States troops in Texas, saying the secre-
tary Of war had ordered him to protect
the lives Of people and property at the
scene Of the trouble, and to hold Sebree
until he is demanded by the state authori
ties. The wires are down between this
point and Rio Grande city, and nothing
can be learned here Of the condition Of
affairs tonight.
Great Falls tribune., 1888-09-29
STOCK sHIPMENTs.i
Lively Times at the Sand Coulee Stock
Yards.

There is no abatement in the stock
shipments over the Montana Central and
Manitoba railroads. Yesterday B. p
Philips shipped car loads, Captain s. 5.
Hobson 90 car loads, Stadler g Kaufman
5 cars, O. M. Belden car, G. W. Barrow
4 cars, making 33 in all. Today Stadlel
q Kaufman shipped car loads of extrs
fine beef cattle to Helena, tor their mark
Great Falls tribune., 1888-09-29

Fresh oysters at the Alhambra, FRS
avenue south.