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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-05-08
No. 12
AN ALLIANCE ENTERPRISE IN
TEXAS.

At a meeting of the Camp County
Alliance held at Hepsibath, Texas, on
April 18th, 1888, the following articles
of agreement and resolutions were
adopted looking to the formation of a
joint stock company to engage in the
manufacture of the Putnam cultivator
and such other articles and implements
as they may see fit.
Art. l. This corporation shall be
known and do business in and under
the name of the Alliance Implement
Company.
Art. 2. The works and Office of this
company shall be located at Pittsburg,
Camp county, Texas
Art. 3. The officers of this company
shall be president, secretary, treasurer
and board of directors, the same to
be elected annually by the share
holders.
Art. A. The stock of this company
shall consist of four hundred shares
of the value of twenty-five dollars
share.
Art 5. Stock may be subscribed for
in this company and paid in the fol-
lowing manner, viz:
lst. In money, to be paid in thirty
days after permanent organization of
the company, to the treasurer.
I'd. Good note bearing 10 per cent.
interest payable to the order of the
board of directors, due January lst,
1889.
3rd. Machinery, materials and other
property that may be needed by the
company subject to the inspection and
valuation of the board Of directors.
4th. Labor, subject to the direction
of the officers Of the company.
Art. 6. Operations shall begin as
soon as half the shares are taken.
When the president pro tenn shall call
meeting of the subscribers, when an
election for permanent officers shall be
had, and to attend to such other busi-
ness necessary to a permanent organi-
zation of this company. So 49, 60. - -,
On motion, VIM. McAlister, Jno.
Laney, r. Davenport, z. Bailey and
w. W. Fedrick were elected directors
and agents to solicit stock for the
company and act as board of directors
until the company is regularly organ
lied by stockholders.
RESOLVED, That each member of the
Alliance give the directors their hearty
cooperation, and if possible take stock
in the Alliance Implement Go.
j. M. BRIsoN, Pres't.
D. B. SMITH, Sec'y Go. Alliance.
VIM. McAlister was elected Presi-
dent pro tenn and will act as secretary
until organized permanently by share
holders. Correspondence by Alliance
men desiring to take stock attended to
promptly by him. P. 0. address,
Pittsburg, Camp Co., Texas.
D. B. SMITH, Sec'y Co. Alliance.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-05-08
DIRECTORY OF FARMERS OR
CARNATIONS.

FARMERS NATIONAL ALLIANCE AND COOP
ERATIvE UNION OF AMERICA.
President-C. w. Macune, Texas.
First Vice -President-L. J.. Polk, N. G.
Vice-Pres't for Ala.-H. P. Bone.
Vice-Pres't for Ark-W. HI. Moore.
Vice-Pres't for Fla.-Oswald Wilson.
Vice-Prest for Ky.-S. B. Irwin.
Vice-Prest for La.-Linn Tanner
Vice-Pres't for Miss.-R T. Love.
Vice-Pres't for Mo.-A B. Johnson.
Vice Pres't for N C.-S B. Alexander.
Vice-Pres' for Tenn.-I H. Mcdowell.
Vice-Pres't for Tex.-M. D. K. Taylor.
Secretary-E. B. Warren, Texas.
Treasurer-A E.. Gardner, Tenn.
Chaplain-Rev. J. G. Jones, La.
Lecturer-Ben. Terrell, Tex.
Asst Lecturer-J. A. Tets, La.
Door Keeper-Newt. Gresham, Ala.
Asst Door Keeper-H. G. Brown, KY.
Serg't-at-Arms- E. Groom, Miss.
NORTH CAROLINA FARMERS STATE ALLIANCE.
Presidents. B. Alexander, Charlotte,
&c.
Vice-President-T. Ivey, Ashpole, NC.
Secretary-L. L. Polk, Raleigh, n. G..
Treasurer D. Allen, Falls, N. G.
Lecturer-Geo. Wilcox, Carbonton,
n. G.
Assistant Lecturer-D. D. Mcintyre,
Laurinburg, n. G.
Chaplain-Rev. E. ]. Edwards, Cedar
Greek, N. G.
Door Keeper-W H. Tomlinson, Fay
etteville, n. G.
Assistant Door Keeper-R. T. Rush,
Mt. Gilead, n. G.
Sergeant-at-Arms-J s. Holt, Chalk
Level, n. G.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE NORTH CARO-
LIMA FARMERS STATE ALLIANCE.
Elias Carr, Old Sparta, N c.. Chair
man; Thadeus livery, Ashpole, n. c.; j. 5.
Johnston, Ruffin, n. G.
THE NORTH CAROLINA FARMERS ASSOCIATION.
President-Elias Carr, Old Sparta,
Edgecombe county.
B. F. Hester, Oxford, Secretary; s.
Otho Wilson, Vineyard, and w. E. Ben
bow, Oak Ridge, Assistant Secretaries.
STATE GRANGE PATRONS OF HUsBANDRY.
w. R. Williams, Falkland, Pitt county,
Master.
Il. T.J Ludwig, Mt. Pleasant, Secre-
tary.
NORTH CAROLINA STATE BOARD OF AGRICUL-
TURE-OFFICERS
John Robinson, Commissioner.
T. K Bruner, Secretary.
DIR. H. B. Battle, Chemist and Director
of Experiment Station.
John 7. Patrick, General Agent lmml-
grafton.
N. c. AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.
w. G.. Upchurch, Raleigh, President
John Nichols, Raleigh, Secretary.
NORTH CAROLINA HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.
President-J. Van Lindley, Pomona.
Secretary-S. Otho Wilson, Vineyard.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-05-08

portant as they are to the prosperity
of the State, should be kept up by the
agricultural class, between the ages Of
Is and As, without any regard what
ever to individual interest or ability.
Is it not perfectly apparent to any one
of ordinary intelligence that his theory
at least upon the road LAWS vir-
tually the same as that of Henry
George?
My position is, that a perfect sys-
tenn of working the roads is matter
of paramount Importance to the gen
eral prosperity of the entire State, and,
therefore, the only possible way to
meet the ends of justice is to raise a
tax universally imposed for this
especial purpose. To say that such a
theory as that is the same, or in the
least similar, to the Henry George
idea, is equivalent to admitting that
one is utterly ignorant in regard to
the theory of that distinguished
character.
The argument made by your Polenta
correspondent to show that the road
law is not unjust because it requires
all able-bodied men between the ages
of Is and 45-with certain exceptions
to work them is fallacy that does
his intelligence an injustice. His argu-
ment can be correct only on the pre-
sumption that all men are equally able
to bear burden for the general good,
which he knows is not the case.
Besides comparing my theory to the
absurd idea of Henry George, [ am
accused of inconsistency because [
stated that the poor man has, indi-
vidually, no interest in the roads, and
also stated that all classes would be
benefited by good roads. Now, is it
not remarkable, indeed, that a man of
his usual good sense should think that
an andivaduaL interest and class in
terest the same thing7
The whole gist and burden of the
argument made by the Polenta CORE
spondent has been an effort to prove
the Justice of the road law, and that
| the farmers are in no condition
| to have their taxes increased. |
WOnuor IL III lldS ucfcI OCCu11Co w
him what an enormous tax the farm.
ers of this State pay, Indirectly, in
consequence of the almost impossible
condition of roads during that part of
the year in which they have to do at
least nine-tenths of their hauling In
my opinion, it is one Of the greatest
hardships that afflict them; but simply
because it is not collected by the
sheriff, it is disregarded. The damage
done to wagons, harness and stock is
beyond calculation. Your CORE
spondent looks with perfect horror
upon the idea of paying few dollars
into the treasury, for great and
urgent need, and submits with sub
lime resignation to the loss he. ..sustains,
annually, in broken-down wagons and
mules. Farmers can well afford to
have their taxes largely increased in
order that they may have the blessings
of good roads; besides, if they were
worked by taxation, the money thus
appropriated would be paid to thou
sands of the toiling masses who would
circulate it as rapidly as received
which would be vastly less oppressive
than if paid to high-salaried officers.
J. M. TURNER.
Lenay, N. G.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-05-08
RALEIGH, N. c., MAY 8, 1888.

buy, and try to conceal the prices re
ceived and paid from his neighbor,
and say hard things of manufacturers,
merchants, lawyers, doctors, and even
sometimes of preachers.
I'll Bob PEAK
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-05-08

In Connecticut there are S5,5O7
acres of oyster beds.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-11-19

Fargo, having returned to the traffic
In liquor. is preparing to enforce rig
orous license law. The ordinance pre-.
pared to regulate saloons provides
In addition to fixing the license al
81 ,0OG 1t requires dealers to give bonds
in the penal sum to $500; prohibits any
kind of gambling, music. singing, dane-
ing or variety show on the premises; re-
quires the rigid exclusion of minors
Intoxicated persons or females; the clos-
ing OF saloons at IL O'Clock ct night;
that blinds or screens shall be so adjust
ed as to permit an unobstructed view oi
the interior of saloons from the streets,
etc IL provides further that any person
convicted OF violation of any provision
of the ordinance ehsll be fined not to
exceed $40, and that such conviction
shall work forfeiture of the license, and
no other shall be granted the offender
during the current municipal year. For
the selling. exchanging or giving away
of liquor without license is imposes 6
penalty OF 500 fine. and thirty days
confinement in the city Jail.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-11-19
IMPORTANT ARMY CHANGES.

Howard Goes to New York and HFiles
Is Sent TO Caiifornia,
Washington, Nov. 15-The following
order he's been issued by the secretary OF
war:
BY direction OF the president, the fol-
lowing changes of, and assignments to.
commands are ordered:
Maj. Gen. John M. Schofeid, com
mandlng the army, Is, at his own request,
relieved from the command OF the divi-
sion OF the Atlantic.
Mbi. Gen. y. O. Howard is relieved
from the command of the division OF the
Pacific aud department. Of California,
and assigned to the command OF the di-
vision OF the Atlantic.
Brig. Gen. Nelson A. Miles is relieved
from the command Of the department. Of
Arizona, and assigned to the command
| the division OF the Pacific and depart
mept of California. vs...a
Dol. Benjamin Grierson. tenth cavalry,
10 assigned to the command Of the de.
partment OF Arizona.
| The transfer of Gen. Howard TO the
division of the Atlantic, and Gen. Miles
to the division of the Pacific, leaves Gen.
Crook in charge OF the most important
division OF the army, the division OF the
Missouri Gen Howard desired to 60 to
New York to succeed Gen. Scho-
field, and Miles is said 10
be very we'll satisfied with his detail te
the Pacific coast. He has been iivipe
for come time at Los Angeles. and ht
will now move to San Francisco. Gen.
Crook had hoped to remsin in charge
Of the division of the Missouri, ss most
of his friends are there, and he finds ths
field OF action a little wider for him
The details seem eminently satiafactor,
to ell the generals.
| Col. Henry Wood. who left for his fielt
OF Gnty at st. Paul to succeed Col. Vim
cent, transferred to this city, was pro
NOTED FROM major to lieutensnt colone
under the terms of an acs passed les
!, year. This act was urged upon congress
by the adjusans general on the grcunt
that it would provide promotion TO
worthy officers OF the adjutant general
staff whose chances for promotion
otherwise looked hopeless, and on th
! further ground that the number o
: lieutensnt colonies ought to be increase,
SO az to give the headquarters OF esol
department an adjutant OF the prope
rank. These promotions having heel
: made, it became necessary to csrry .ou
!, the purpose OF the act and send th
lieutenant colonels ont. Col. Woed di
not relish going to the northwest at th
beginning OF hard winter and Yathe
. desired to finish his four years. term {
. duty here, bat Il could mot be granite
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-11-19

1t hes been discovered by the New
York Times that there is place called
Dakota and that it may he entitled to
the privilege of self government. CAST
ing its vision westward the Times has
this to say OF Dakota:
In view Of the probability that this
territory will eventually support larse &
population, we are inclined To think thai
it should be divided, as required By shs
senate bill. and that the southern hs.
shoald be admitted FIRST. The proposed
state of South Dakota would Eave or
area of 1900 square miles, and wouit
be almost exsctiy the size of she adioin.
ing state OF Nebraska. Is has been ss,t
in the senate that its population would
be more than twice as great as that o
any state heretofore admitted, ut th,
time Of its admission.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-11-19
A Mitchell correspondent Of the Min

A Mitchell correspondent of the Min
neapolis Tribune gives these reasons for
the recent defeat Of local prohibition in
his county, where 1t was in force for a
year:
4 First, That it made it possible for
every county to have Q continuous fgs.
on its hands over the saloon question
and, second, that whether logically 80
or not. 1t gave opportunity for the license
counties TO claim business advantage
over adjoining prohibition counties; and
il husiness men will insist on claiming
that such arrane ements ipiure, the result
is Just as detrimental as though it were
an actual fact. What the conservative
people OF Dakota wsnt Is statehood with
8 prohibitory provision in the conssitu
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-11-19
$4,000 Lost.

VI lest forty thousand dollars by o
periodical attack OF nervous sick head
sehe," said Chicago capitalist to cor
respondent. pointing across the streetto
o handsome corner lot. '.That lot was
sold for ten Thousand dollars at public
auction five years ago, and intended to
buy it, but was too sick with headache
TO attend the sale, and it's no,r worth
fifty Thousand dollars" II he had known
OF DR.. PieYce's Pleasant Purgative Pellets
they wovid have removed the cause Of
his headaches -biliousness--and he
woald have made the money. DR.. Pierce's
Pleasant Puraative Pellets cure sick
headaches. bilious headschs. dizziness, !,
constipation, indigestion, and bilious at
tacks; % cents o vial, by druggists.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-11-19

ton They are weary OF O law that ia
subject to fluctuations Of 3 smal! vacii.
lating majority.
From oil thas osu tie gather d out Of
Dakosa's experience, it is legitimate
conclusion that communities favoring
prohibition as q general proposition do
not favor it rs local proposition. This,
it must be confessed, is disappointing
conclusion. Before the local option Law
was tested it was supposed TO have been
al excellent law. II is probable that
the Mitchell writer gives the correct
reasons for local opposition to local pro-
hibifion.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-11-19
soing Dows Hill.

There are more ways than one of going down
hill. Besides rolling over precipice. rushing
down toboggan slide and other methods, you
may, if you neglect to reotify an erratic diges-
tion, discipline q rebelliOus liver. and restore
Al moline whose bottom is the grave, Afailure
IN vigor, impairment of appetite, troubled
sleep loss of flesh and mental energy these are
ought to suggest repair. The finest. sur est
plegsanteat means OF repairing physical energy
is Robtetter's stomach Bitters Where the
potent botantic inyigorant aucceeds. Whether
feebfeness is the attendants of digeese, inherent
'yaiescence. often very allow after wasting
maladies. the Bitters has ever proved re-
liable means of remedying it. through the
cure malariai com olaints. rheumatism, con.
stipation and kidney troubles.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-11-19
A sound Legal oat,.foa.

E. cambridge Munday L O., County
Atty. CLAY Co., Tax, sayr: have used
Electric Bitters with most happy results.
My brother also was very low with Ma
larial Fever and Jaundice, but was
cured by timely use OF this medicine. Am
satisfied Electeic Bitters saved his life.n
MIR. ID. I. WIlcoxson, Of Horse Cave,
KY, adds like testimony, saying: He
positively believes he would have died.
had 1t not been for Electric Bittere.
I This great remedy will yard q fl' s,,,s ell
as cure all Malaris Diseases hlt, tor all
Kidney. Liver aud stomach Disorders
stands nnequaled Price SOC. aud ST.. at
Pvrdy & Brecbt's Drug Store.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-11-19

President Fitzgerald, OF the Irish
national league OF America, has issued o
stirring appeal from his headq 1arsers
at Lincoln, Nebraska. reviewing the
causes leading to the appointment OF
the Psrnell commission and It's work.
and asking Irishmen of every political!
shade to join iu raising ct once Parnell
defense fund.- end remit the came as
speedily as possible to the treasurer
Rav. Chas O'keilly, Detyait.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-11-19

On the face of the returns George B
Winshlp, editor OF the Grand Forks
Hsrald, was defeated by George q
Walsh for the council by a majority oi
twenty-five. A contest may possibly
grow ous OF this caee, SO theEs sre alls-
cations of Illegal votiag IN Grand Forks.
Winship was opposed by the fn.i-prohi.
bition element OF the district. his op
ponent running on mixed democratic
end peoples ticket.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-11-19
BOWEN d KINassuRY. Prop'trs

Many of the newspapers Of Dakota
are undergoing animated discussion
relative to the proposition for admission
under the Sioux Falls constitution and
the other proposition for admission IN.
der new constitution This discussion
doubtless has reference to the second
Sioux Falls constitution. South Da-
kota is sbundantly supplied with ready
made fundamental law. IL hes two
constitutions-both made at Sioux Falls
and both ratified by the people. The
last Sioux Falls constitution seems to
be satisfactory IN most particulars
and unsatisfactory in few par
ticulars. Whether it shall be retained
or new one adopted is a question of
grave Importance. 1t is question that
should be decided by the people. rather
than by the newspapers, as nearly as
sueh matter can be decided without
ballot, for which there is no lawful pro
vision. The question for the people to
answer ie-
Do you want statehood under the
Sioux Falls constitution, or under new
constitution, to be provided by future
convention and submitted for ratifica.
ton?
A reasonably correct answer to this
question could be obtained through the
incoming Legislature. The members of
that body can ascertain the sentiment
in their respective districts by canvass
ing the subject among their constituents.
| Better still, counties or districts could
instruct their representatives through
non partisan delegate conventions in
which every precinct could be repre-
sented, 1t ia o matter OF sufficient i'm.
portsnce to invoke the serious attention
of the people. II is building for all time
to come when state is made. Mem
bers OF the legislature from South Dsko.
ia DISTRICTS, thus instructed by theil
constituents, could organize in eaucue
and cast their ballots as directed and il
could thus be ssoertained whether south
Dakota was In favor of admission unde,
the Sioux Falls constitution or under Q
new constitution.
II itshould be decided that majority
favored new constitution, the legisla'
ture could pass an act convening con
ventlon and approprlating money t.
!pay the expenses of convention ant
ts attendant elections, relying upor
congress to reimburse the territory FOL
funds thus expended, as is the custom
For north Dakota the same process
could be repeated and provision made
for constitutional convention for eaof
section. By this process the two states
would be ready TO step into the union
by the time the next congress was ready y
to grant permission.
We do not believe in pushing this
matter to CONCLUSION one way or the
other way without consulting the wishes
OF the people. A few newspapers and 6
flew politicians may be interested
in one course-a few newspapers and 8
few politicians In another course. Bui
the attainment to be desired is an ex-
preston of the general public, and moi
the expression of vocation, o class, 6
faction or political organization.
The Harrison bill for the admis,io o.
south Dakota provides fo. admission
under the Sioux Falls constitution, will
the exception that new election o.
state officers is ordered.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-11-19

A New York Tribune special from
Washington says letter has been re
oeived in that city from Senator Allison
which removes that gentleman from the
list OF cabinet possibilities. The senator
states that under no circumstances would
he accept a cabinet Office, even if one
were offered him, but that no such
tender has been made, nor does he ex.
pect one will be,
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-11-19
$500 Reward.

The former proprietor of DR.. Sage's
Cetarfb Remedy, for years made stan-
ding, public offer in all America news.
papers II $500 reverb for q case of
catarrh That he could not cure. The
present proprietors have renewed this
offer. All the druggists sell this Remedy,
together with the s'Douche," and all
other appliaDces advertised to be used in
connection with 1t. No catarrh patient
is longer able to say II cannot be cured"
You get $500 in case of failure.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-11-19

Washington special: q gentleman
who arrived in Washington to-day from
Indianapoiis, and la known to be on
intimate terms with general Harrison,
tells me that he talked cabinet with him
o little before he left. The president
elect gave no iptimation as to his pur-
poses. but, on the contrary, said that he
had not yet made up his mind and should
not decide whom to invite into his cab
met until he had given the subject long
and calm reflection. He states, however,
that General Harrison has a very strong
ieanilg towards John Sherman; that be
considers Sherman the ablest statesman
in che Uniied States, and that unless
something occurs between now and
inauguration day he will invite the lat
ter gentleman TO make his choice OF the
cabinet portfolios. Senator Frye is also
thought very highly of by the president
elect he says, and is the, only man whose
name is mentioned by him IN connection
with any office. Fryeis sst down ifor
the secretary Of the navy. General Har-
sison is t.lso quoted as saying that he felt
great deal of sympatby for ex- Senator
Miller and sincerely regretted that be
had been beaten in New York. He docs
not believe Miller would have beer
beaten had he not made the high license
Issue 80 prominent in his canvass, but
Harrison admired his moral courage Al
she more on that account, and said hi
wes going to DO something handsom.
for Miller. With reference to Senate,
| Quay an allnsion was mode TO The news
| paper reports that he intended to recon
mend John Wannamaker for postmaster
general. Mr.. Harrison observed that b,
thought very highly OF John Wanna
maker. and that Mr.. Quay was certainl,
entitled to as much consideration as AMI
man in the republican party.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-11-19

A meeting Of prominent north Dakota
politicians is TO be held In Bismarck
soon to formulate statehood plan. The
object of the mseting will be to discuss
the feasibility of calling an early con-
stitutionel convention so that the sd-
mission of North Dakota may be brought
about at the first session OF congress
after the Inauguration OF Harrison.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-11-19
A Wonderful Cure

Mr.. Richard Spencer, 25O2 Garrison
Ave. Bt. Louis. Mo-, states: / have
been seriously affected with dry hacking
cough for two years and have sought relief
from many sources with no relief NY
wife urged me to try Ballard's Hoyehound
Syrup and did SO with most gratifying
results. My cough disappeared with tie
third bottle and my lungs ara as strong as
ever. Iwou.dssnot be without 1t in the
house. Call for bottle at Purdy & Rrecht.