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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-03-20
(For The Progressive Farmer.
PRIMARY ELECTIONS.

The position of The PRoGREssIVE
FARMER in regard to primary elections
is really. the most progressive step in
behalf of securing farmers a voice IN
our State affairs that has appeared
since the war. q Money as so scarce
among the farmers that they are not able
to go to Raleigh. They are never
blest with free railroad tickets, and
five, ten, twenty or ffy dollars, accord
ing to distance to travel, to pay ex-
pense of attending the convention, is
more than the best of farmers have to
spare. So the farmers not being able
to attend the State and District Con-
yentions, why should not primary cleo
tions be substituted for the present
plan, to give the farmers what they
have never had showange In place
of those counties that are SO far off
that it cost too much for even some
body else to attend the convention,
the pqavalage of aHovang n man, the
President (vho might be slipped an( or
one man, the Secretary, (eoho might
be slipped tm) the power to write to
some smart politician tit may be at
his suggestion) asking him to vote my
county where 1T uaU do the most good, and
of course he does itf11tor hsmseU,
would it not have been better to have
had primary elections to ascertain the
voice of the people?
I hope The PROGRESSIVE FARMER
will not weary in advocating "a
showing" for the class who are
"whooped up" at elections to con-
firm the nomination made by those
who have the "kelt" or free railroad
passes. ANTI-PAss.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-03-20
OUR NEXT GOVERNOR--PLAIN
TALK FROM A FARMER-PRI-
MARY ELECTIONS--A
MODEL FARMER IN
WAKE, &c.

Read the article of our esteemed
friend, Mr.. w. S. Primrose, on the
"Modiied Terrace "a system of
drainage worked out and Nacticed by
Mr.. P. En-. Mangum, of Wake. We
thank Mr.. Primrose for this excellent
contribution. Do you want an appe-
tszer2 Read the first article on the
first page. Do you want to know
how the farmers feel about the ap-
preaching political campaign in our
State? Read j. P. NJ. on "Our
Next Governor" and "Anti-Pass d" on
Primary Elections ID :. p.
3aJ.sP. M4has surely not been drilled.
He 'seemsrAot toihave heard that Capt.
Alexander els the father of the fence
law" and that 'shis record On that sub
ject would Kill him" But it may ~ be
that he is one Of those farmers who
investigates for himself, and having
investigated this charge, finds it to be
gross misrepresentation. He. may
have been among the records, and
found that the fence law had, been in
operation sac gears before Capt. Alex.
ander ever came Ito the Legislature.
And he may have concluded that this
charge is trumpet up against Capt.
Alexander simply to defeat his nom
nation. There are quite a number of
business men and farmers in the State
who would make most excellent Gov
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-03-20
H NEWBERN FAIR.
The Natural Capabilities Of State

The Natural Capabilities oil. our State.
All things considered, the Newborn
Fair was a most gratifying success.
Our space forbids In attempt at an
elaboration of the exhibits. Game,
fish, oysters, stock, farm products,
woods, marls, implements, machinery,
the products of the mills in various
forms, and the superb display of the
handiwork of the ladies, made up an
aggregate collection, full of interest to
the visitor, and that vas highly cred
table to the community. The man
agement deserves and receives the
thanks of the entire Eastern section of
the State, for this most interesting
and valuable object-esson on the re-
sources and capabilities of that highly
favored region: The attendance was
good, and the Fair, we were happy to
learn, was a financial success. 1t must
be repeated, and must or should be a
permanent institution. The ancients
taught that The Gods help those who
help themselves" and these words
should constantly greet the eyes of
our people wherever they may turn.
It has been the fortune of the writer
to be present at the opening Of new
Fairs on several occasions, and in diff
ferent sections of our State, and it is a
fact, that in every instance, we have
heard old men, born and reared in the
community, express their great sur
prise at the splendid dispfaysj.and that,
too, in those departments which rep
resented their ownvocations, and with
which, of course, they were more "a
miliar than with any. other. This is
proof positive that our people have
no just conception of the great and
grand possibilities with which a mer.
ciful Providence has endowed this
goodly land. of ours. We often r
not cognizant of the wealth which
lies at our own door. We look to
other sections, and other States, with
covetous eyes, little dreaming that
they in turn envy our possessions and
u opportunity.
Tt is a fact that statistics show, that
of all the gold taken from all the vast
area of territory lying east of the Mis-
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-03-20
THE EDITORS THANKS

Are hereby gratefully rendered to
friends in all sections of the State for
their prompt. aand4generous response
to our proposition to procure clubs OF
ten for our organ. We have received
several letters, saying. that the writer's
intend to aid in giving The PRoaRE IS
s1vE FARMER ten thousand subscribers
during. the year 1888. Thank you,
kind friends. It can and ought to be
done. Who next? II" ~
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-03-20
ANOTHER IMPORTANT RAIL.
ROAD.

A most enthusiastic meeting was
held in the city Of Charlotte on the
10th inst, in the interest of a rail-
road from that city to the town of
Weldon. The counties of Mecklen-
burg, Cabarrus, Stanly, Montgomery,
Moore, Randolph, Chatham. Franklin
and Halifax, were well represented.
Durham was not represented in per-
son, but sent pledges to the amount of
$3.50, 600, if the line be located through
that county. What about Wake
county and the city of Raleigh? Do
the people of this county, and the
business men of this capital city, feel
no interest in increasing our railroad
facilities? Is the competition in
freights and freight lines so strong
that Raleigh needs nothing more in
this direction? Is it the policy of
Raleigh to repel rather than invite
increased railroad facilities? Not a
man from Wake county vas pres
ent-not a letter from the city Of
Raleigh was read. Is it a fact that
this county feels no interest in this en-
terprise 2
Provision was made for surveys
from Charlotte to Weldon to find the
best and most practical route, and if
we may judge by the strong enthusi-
asm manifested in the meeting, the
road will be built, as we sincerely
hope it will be. Casting the eye along
the map, it will be seen that an airline
between the, two points will leave
Raleigh to the east about twenty to
twenty-five miles, while it would pass
near, if not through, the town of Dur
ham. - aT-A%
Build the road! It will open up
one of the finest sections of the State.
The magnificent forests of timbers,
the splendid water powers, the treas
Ire of valuable stone and minerals,
and the :healthful,G fertile lands to be
traversed and developed, will add
greatly to the wealth of the State.
The country to be traversed by the
proposed line, is almost equal in ex-
tent to the whole State Of Connect
cut. Let the laundering roar of rush
ing trains, and the inspiriting music
of thousands of. spindles and looms
mingle with the everlasting song Of
its rushing rivers and streamlets. Let
this great, rich heart of North Caro-
lina's~ treasures be made to threb with
the pulsations of quickened activity
and new life. Let the road be built.
-~hrx~ EE- --E.t&-&* -.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-03-20
PLEASE NOTICE.

In writing to this Office to change the
address of a paper, our subscribers will do
US a favor by stating the Office at which
the paper is received, as well as the one
to which it is desired to be sent. Failure
to do this puts US to a great deal of trouble
and the necessity of going through a long
list of names, involving not only much
work, but much loss of time, when time
is valuable.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-03-20
ANOTHER EPRoF1TABLR CROP
FQR NORTH cARoL1N4p
II
Diversified hasbahary is the only

II.
Diversified, hasbahary is thsaenls
true policy for farmers possessed, OF
such diversified soil and climate as
are embraced within the limits of our
State Rlssosenntly we bad inquiries rf
from several sources as to broom-corn,
among them one from Mooresville and
one from Greensboro. We refer our
readers to two PARTICLES on this subject
in this issue, from4 Intelligent gentle
men, in which there is no material
difference, except as to- the method Of
curing the brush. Mr.. Hamilton says
cure it in the sun, and Mr.. Musgrave
says cure 1t in the shade. ' .6'"- !
We'are gratified to be able. to give
these articles from two Of our intelli-
gent farmers. We are pleased to an
nounce that Mr.. Musgrave will write
a series of articles for The PROGRESS
s1yE FARMER on this subject, and will
give. in detail the treatment and
methods attending the raising of this
crop, from the preparation of the
ground to the baling for market.
1t may be interesting in this con-
nection to give some other facts touch
ing this industry. The Mohawk Val
ley, in New York, was at one time the
great center in this country of this
industry. But more recently the
States Of Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska
and Illinois, produce the great bulk
of it. W. export some of it, but
Southern France and Italy are able,
ordinarily, to supply. the demands. of
the European markets.: New York city
sells annually about 100000 dozen
brooms. The machinery the appliances
for manufacturing the. brooms is simple
and inexpensive, and can be operated
cheaply, particularlyif it1be so located
as to attach the machinery required
for stitching and winding the wire
to steam power. The YIELD according
to our correspondents, is from 600 to
500 pounds per acre. It is put up in
bales of about 800 pounds each, and is
worth all the way from $50 to $3.50 per
ton in New York city. The corn or
brush will average about 1000 brooms
per ton.
An ACTIVE, enterprising young man
who has learned the trade we'll,
can start a broom factory with $500,
and make it pay. With this amount
he should buy his machinery, and
hire from three to FIVE hands, and
start it and run it until he can begin
to realize from the returns. North
Carolina ought to produce the corn
and manufacture the brooms for half
these United States.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-03-20

t-"
The Wayne county Farmers ALI
ance will be organized in Goldsboro,
on Saturday, April 7th, 1888.
Wake county has 4s Alliances,
Robson IS, Richmond IA, Arson %,
Moore ~, Cumberland %,
A meeting has been called at New
Hope, in CASTOR county, on Saturday
March Oath for the purpose of organic
ing a Farmers Alliance. The meeting
will be addressed by Mr.. j. S. David
son and others.
Read the list OF: appointments made
for Col. G.. B. Pickett, and arrange
your matters so as to be able to hear
him when he reaches your county. It
will pay you.
Col. G.. B. Pickett will address the
members and officers of the Alliances
in Wake county, in Raleigh, IN We'd
nesday the 21st inst. Let every one
come who al possibly do SO.
The Secretaries of the sub-Alliances
of the county of Moore have been d.
rected to meet at White Hill, on the
Oath day of March, at 2 o'clock, sharp.
The meeting will be one of Importance
and a full attendance is required.
Adopting the wholesale method in
the beginning is what may be said of
the Mt. Carmel Alliance, organized at
Oregon in Rockingham county last
week by Bro. G. B. Pickett. It starts
out with 81 members. Is not this the
champion young Alliance of the State =?
We have recorded the organization
of the following Alliances since our
last issue: Home, Salem, Woodland
and Pikesyille, in Wayne county, by
G. W. Jones +; Enochville, in Rowan
and Prosperity, in Cabarrus, by C..
Mcdonald; Brassfield and New Hope,
in Durham, by I.S:Barbee; Oak Spring,
in Randolph and Centre, in Chatham,
by W. G. Bland; Smith, in -Davidsop,
Trinity, in: Randolph, Pleasant Ridge,
in Forsyth and Mt. Carmel in Rocking
ham, by g. a1Bz>sPickett; Andrews
Chapel, in Sampson, by E. J. Edwards;
Fair Port, in, Vance, Tabs Creek and
Salem, in Granville, by v. N..Seawell ;
Buck Mountain, in Chatham, By r. N.
Johnson Deep River, ii Chatham, by
J: 6: Burt; Bug Hill, in Columbus,
by J. F. Harrell Bladenboro, in zBla-
den, by Jno. F. Owen; Red Oak
Grove, in Wilson,, by ". O.. Blake;
Hickory Hill, in Iredell, by J.: NJ.
Shook; Pee Dee,>Mays, Deep Springs
and Lanesboro, in Arson, by Geo. G.
Ratlif; Mint Hill, in Mecklenburg, by
E. W. Lyles; Prospect, in Warren, by
w. e. Barrow; New Life in johnson,
Red Oak, in Nash, by T. R. Christ
man; Stewards, in Harnett, by w. J.
Long Friendship, Fairfield, Falling
Greek and Moss Greek, in Lenoir and
Fort Run, in Green, by B. G. Thomp-
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-03-20
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.

}; LII an Alliance is regularly organ
lied, and the officers: are installed BY a
regularly appointed organizer, can it be
declared a. temporary organization within
afew weeks, and hold an election for an
other set of officers Z? #f
Answer-No. There are. no tempo
rary organizations of Alliances. Officers
are elected for the term. They may be
impeached, or may resign rs.
is. B.. ALEXANDER.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-03-20

sissippiaboutepe.half of it Vas found
"a, North Cafolpse The, tadr is, TIT
fof all the mfnsstas known t. scien4$,
(about $50 IN ndnber) over $50 Of
them are found in our State. Rich
and bountiful and valuable as are
these minerals, yet the mari beds and
tphespbateTbe beds cot our Eastern cduaF
ties are worth more than all our min
erals combined. Over 200 specimens
of these marls were on exhibition at
Newbern. The Green mari of New
Jersey, has made that little State to
blossom as the rose, and the day will
come when~the highlands of our State
shall bloom in a generous fertility, be-
slowed by our own exhaustless mines
Of natures fertilizers. And that Gov
ernor who shall address. himself to
this grand work, and establish some
method by which these, marls can be
scattered over our State at a safe cost
to the farmers will achieve a name
and. a fame that will last as long as
North Carolina is a State. 1t can be
done, it ought to be done. But
wouldn't that proposition look queer
in a party platform? Still, some of
us may live to see the day when the
upbuilding and development of all the
great of our State will be
discussed freely in party conventions,
and on the stump by party candidates.
And one of the agencies to bring
this about, is just such exhibitions as
was made at Newbern.
We want to see the counties of
Craven, Pamfico, Beaufort, Hyde,
Carteret, Jones, Onslow and Lenoir,
join together and establish a perma-
nent Annual Fair at the good old city
of Newborn. Will they do it ?
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-03-20
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So if you see the Cross Mark, let US hear
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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-03-20
CORRECTION.
Attention Secretaries of Wake.

The Secretaries of the sub-Allian-
e of Wake will hold a regular quar-
terly meeting Of their Association on
Friday, March 3Oth, one week before
the First Friday in April, instead of
Thursday, as mentioned in our last
issue. We are indebted to our brother,
w. B. Smith, President of the Asso-
citation, for calling our attention to
this error. II.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-03-20
MOORE COUNTY ALLIANCE,
JoNEsRoRo, sN. C,,a...s
-. March. 14,.:1888.

81 - March; 14,::1888.. j.
To the Secretaries of the Various Sab
ALLIANCES of Moore County:
In compliance with directions OF: the
Moore. county Alliances, I hereby
give notice that a meeting of the Sec,
retaries will be. held at White Hill
on the Oath day of March, at 2 o'clock
sharp. J. B. WATSON. -.
Secretary M. C.. F. A..
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-03-20
ALLIANCE NOTES.

members of the Alliance, when writing to as,
viii greatly favor us. if they will always give the
No. Of their Alliance. We have given the.sixth and
the Alliance. Use them, brethren. For all official
orders, rulings, notices, &C., the brethren will ex-
anime these pages.1 .
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-03-20

son. Pine Level, ii Wake; by W. G.
u Allen; SHIFT Greek 10 Wake, by
"A. Betty; Salem Ridge, in Union
by s., B. Alexander. Rufin, in
Rockingham bye. B. Pickett; Lock
vile, in Chatham, by J. G. Burt; Co.
Goa, in Edgecombe, by J. A. Davis.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-03-20
srnars. = nd hers atefkousands ON
Il Jasands u isese ,eiksssh feel
tbat they 4hy with make

1thHe reasonable claim, at 1east<once IN
a century, to have one of their mum
bel. nominated It is this view OF the
situation that. has brought the name
bf this ssplendidi f&rnafs aldA Noble
North Carolinian to the front: They
have put their: champion on the stage
ino good faith; and all they ask is:
That he be struck abore the bell, and If he
be -vanquished, they~wih~throw up
their hats for the victor. But Coz.
euoy Alexander would not sound badly.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-03-20

The Progressive Farmer is the
Official Organ of the N. c. Farmers
Association and N. G. State Farmers
Alliance. ~
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-03-20

[ This paper entered as second-ca1sS matter at the Post
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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1888-12-15
TERMS OF COURT.

CIRCUIT COURT.
Fourth Monday in February, and the
fourth Monday in July.
Ei0nrEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT.
T.ngipal'oa Parish-Jury terms.
second Monday in January, first
Monday in June.
Court terms. fourth Monday IN
April. fourth Monday in November.
Washington Parish terms,
-ourth Monday in January and
une.
Court terms. second Monday in
.Iay. 6rst Monday in December.
Livingston Psrish-Jnry terms,
second Monday in April. frst Non
day in November.
Court terms. second Mondays in
March and October.
st. Tammany Parish - Jury
terms. fourth Monday n March,
third Monday in October.
Court terms. 6rst Monday in
March and third Monday in juse.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1888-12-15
FORSALE.
Cheap to1: Cash.

One tvo-story brick house. newly
covered and painted, situated on Co
lumbia street; 60 feet front by l2D fee,
deep; house 50 BY IS feet; one cottage
and lot, 60 by 100 feet ON Rutland
street: 100 bead Of selected rtock cattle,
and 800 acr-.s Of the finest pasture. un-
der fence, fol winter feed for cattle or
horses, above overflow. and no bog
marshes: 500 acres situated in this par
ish. ON West Pearl River. adjoining D..
Richa. dsoris place; $40 acres of we'll
timbered land, on the Bogue Chitto.
known - the Taylor tract; leo acres i'm
proved land in TanRipAhoa parish.
known ~ the Owens tract; 800 acres in
Washington parish. known ~ the Kit
Martin trasr. The cattle and rauche
are miles from Covington. on the Poit.
event 4 Favre East Louisiana railroad.
For terms, apply to
w. C. WARREN.
Coviugton. Ia, Dot. "a. 1883.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1888-12-15
Land Office. New Orleans, La,
Nov. II. 1883,

Notice 10 hereby given that the follow.
Ing named settler has flsd notice Of his
intention to make Anal proof in sup.
port OF his claim. and that aaid proof
will be made before the judge. or in bis
absence. the clerk Of the district court.
q Covington. L., on ( Wednesday.
January 3, 1889. viz:
Calvin Tally.
Who made homestead entry 10. 500.
Tor the northwest quarter Of the north.
east ;qnarter. uogthssst quarter OF: the
northwest quarter. and lots 2 AMI I, in
section Is. township 1. south range IL
east. 81. Helena meridian.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon
and cultivation NJ said land. viz:
James jenkins. Daniel jenkins, Kincll
Aizell. Israel Nages. all of St Tam.
many parish. La.
del st Tuos. ]. BurLEs, Register
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1888-12-15
Groceries.

Groceries.
How 70 order Groceries. Write 70
JAM ES MAILEY,,
w1oGasAI1 AND RxfAiIJ G1ousn.
Mo-. sss and 81 Dryadss street.
NV OlLRANs.
Who packs and delivers Family Sap
plies 20 boats or cars without extra
charge The Following will give IN
idea az his VERY
Low Prices
Coffee lssto 20 cents per pound. Flour
IS pounds. for 81. Try him ~ An
order.
Win buy and faruish you vith any,
thing in or out Of my line. that you
may possibly wish. Will attend to the
ale Of sugar. Cotton. Rice. Moss. Wool.
Hides. Honey. Poultry. Eggs. Etc.
Also. dsolor in Hay. Corn, Oats, Ban.
Ooeeoa Sesd Assl, Etc.
P1sc0 Low. Visitors Welcome. Cor.
4espondeuce solicited. Circulars and
price ~ ffse. nailed On application.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1888-12-15
II. A. DAUPHIN,
New OrleAns. La.
AddrssssRseistered Letters 70
NEW ORLEANS NAT. BANK,
New Orleans, In.

REMEMBER that the presence az
0ensrala Re auregard aud Esrly. who are
IL charge Of the drawings, is . gunran-
tee Of abaolnte fairness and integrity
that the chances are all equal. aud thst
10 one easppnsaibly divine what mum.
bsr will draw prize.
'sREWEMBER. also. that the paw.
neut OF the prizes 10 GUARANTEED ~
poun NATIONAL DAxxs Of New Orleans.
aad the tickets are signed by the Presi.
Aeot Of an institution whose chartered
YluAts are recognised in the highest
Courts: therefore. beware Of all imita.
lions and al anonymous achemea."
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1888-12-15
Land Office, New Orleans. La,
Sent t8. 1888.

Notice 10 hereby given that the follow
ing named settler has filed notice OF his
intention to make 6nal proof in support
Of his claim. and that sand proof will he
made before the judge. or in his absence
tae clerk Of the District Cont. at Cow
ington, La. on Monday, Jan. IA. 1859,
Wig:
William Sharp,
Who made Homestead Entry No. 1878.
for the cast half Of the southwest quar-
ter Of aection p. township 5. south
range IL east. ~. Helena Wcridian.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous reaidencs upon
md cultivation of said land, viz:
Luke Allison, N. Perry. Henry Rodg.
err and J. J. Fitzgerald, all Of St Tam.
many Parish. Ia.
""J76t THos. J. BUTLER, Register
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1888-12-15
A. PECHON,
Old BAKERY,
COvinrtOn. La.

THIS .'oId reliable" bakery has been
in snccessfnl operation for . number OF
years. The proprietor has secured the
services of frst-class profession al
BAKER. and is ready TO furnish Bread,
Cakes. ETC.. equally as good As can be
had anywhere. and ut prices that defy
eomustition. None but the purest
Spring Water used in the bakery.
Bread from this Bakery can be fonnd
fresh every morning at the stores of Mrs.
I.aborde and jules Pechon.
Bread Delivered Daily to ali Parts
of Town and Surrounding Country.