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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-12-04
THE NATIONAL ALLIANCE.
The Proposed Union.

Tomorrow the annual meeting of
the Farmers National Alliance and
the representatives of the A yricultural
Wheel, will meet in Meridian, Miss.
President Macune, of the Alliance,
and President McCracken, Of the
Wheel, have each issued calls to their
respective Jurisdictions to be well
represented. The matter of the con-
solidation or union of these two
powerful organizations will be duly
considered, and we earnestly hope
will be effected on a basis that will be
entirely satisfactory and acceptable to
the brotherhood of these two great
bodies. That done, we a reasonably
hope that the way may be opened for
other and kindred organizations
throughout the whole country to join
with US, and that a harmonious and
powerful compact may be formed for
the protection and promotion of the
great agricultural interests OF the
country. We believe that such COM
bination is demanded by every con-
sideration of interest and patriotism,
and that it is absolutely indispensable,
not only to the immediate interests of
the farmers of the land, but to the
perpetnation of the true fundamental
principles of liberty and government,
as we'll. In the contemplated union,
all the Southern States and several Of
lhe Northwestern States are embraced,
and in which the aggregate member
ship of these two orders exceeds one
million farmers. It seems clear to us
that those great States which are
drained by the Mississippi and Ohio
rivers are so clearly allied to us by
Nature, hat our. ultimate union, as
wealth producers, is inevitable. In
the great struggle to regain lost
ground, to restore a healthful balance
among the great industries of the
country, through which agriculture
will reassert her true position, the
farmers of the upper Mississippi and
of the Ohio Valley share with us a
common interest. We fondly trust
that this great scheme may be happily
cOnsumated.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-12-04

A better. system Of working the
public roads of the State-a system
for the employment of u convict
labor by which the penitentiary may
be made at least self-sustaining, or
the taxpayers may share more of the
benefits Of that labor-the enlarge
ment of the jurisdiction Of our magis-
trates; the abolition of the free pass
system on our railroads; the establish
ment of a railroad commission; the
maintenance of the Agricultural Col
lege, are among the questions which
are engaging the attention of our peo-
pie, and on which they will expect the
Legislature to take action.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-12-04
A WORD OF

The Alliance is strong and powerful
in numbers. It is growing rapidly.
Inspired by u strength, we may
make the mistake of relaxing our
vigilance and energy. We may be-
come vain of our power in certain
directions and lose our prudence. 1t
is we'll that we forget not the great
principles we cherish and the noble
purposes we would achieve. Let us
be prudent and watchful. Eternal
vigilance is the price of liberty" Let
US stand faithfully and unswervingly
by u pledges and by our Constitu-
ton. Let us guard we'll and carefully
our doors to our Alliance halls. Let
no unworthy nan enter their portals.
Enforce law kindly and fraternally
but faithfully and firmly. Stand by
the law. Let not prejudice govern
our action towards a brother. And
above all, we seriously admonish our
brethren to keep their own counseLs-keep
your business to yourselves. Whatever
transpiHres an an Alliance hall should be
known only to Alliance members, unless
it's publication be ordered by the ALI
ICE We greatly fear that we are
having too much out, door talk" Let
us exercise the wisdom of silence on
our own matters. Especially should
we be very careful not to divulge any
of our business matters and plans.
Merchants and all other successful
men keep their own secrets, and we
should initiate them closely in this
respect. Let us be prudent and
watchful and keep our business at
home.
Again, let us not publish too much
of Alliance work to the world. There
are many things which are originated
in the Alliance, and which transpire
in u meetings which would be of
interest and value to our brotherhood
and they should be informed of them,
but not through the public prints.
Let us be careful how we parade our
work and what we do and what we
purpose doing, before the world. 1t
is oar business and let us keep it to
ourselves.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-12-04

~ The indications are that the next
General Assembly of our State will be
composed largely of farmers. THE Pro-
GREssIvE FARMER proposes to discuss freely
such issues and questions as will most
likely be brought before that body and in
which every farmer in the State is directly
interested. 1t will keep its readers thor
oughly informed on all matters of legisla-
ton affecting their interests and will give
the ayes and noes whenever necessary.
The people shall know who arc their
friends and who their enemies. If you
want to keep up, subscribe now for The
PRoGREssIvE FARMER.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-12-04
NO JUDICIAL PASSES.

"The News and Observer will urge
upon the legislature to forbid the issu-
ing of free passes to Judges. We
understand that the cost of travel to
the Superior Court Judges is very
large, and the legislature ought to
examine into the matter and make an
allowance to cover that cost. But let
us have no free passes to Judges"
We are gratiied to find the above
in the editorial columns of our neigh
Dor, the News and Observer. We note
also with qualification that this able
paper has recently spoken with no I'M
certain sound on the dangerous ten
dency of monopolistic power to absorb
and control the great railroad lines of
the country. The PROGRESSIVE FARMER
welcomes to it's ranks the aid of such
influential journals in. it's effort to
circumscribe the notwithstanding
power of the country, and to preserve
q purer and higher state of public
morals. This paper, since the day of
its establishment, has condemned the
free pass system on our railroads. 1t
does not charge that the system is
founded on the purpose or intent to
corrupt, but it does believe and it does
assert that it has that tendency. 1t
heartily joins the Neacs and Observer
IN the demand: "let US have no free
passes to Judges" but we ask our
neighbor if it will not join The Pro
GREss1vE FARMER and the Farmers
Alliance in going further and demand
Of the Legislature I" no free passes to
legislators or other State officials 2" We
agree with the News and Observer that
the necessary travelling expenses of
eur Superior Court Judges on our
railroads should be paid, but we do
not believe that free passes should be
withheld from our Judges and be ex-
tended to legislators and other State
officials. Free passes Dr. free tickets
on railroads are free only to those who
use them. They are paid for and
they are paid for by others who pat
ronize the roads. We believe the
system ~inficts wrong on the public
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-12-04
THE U. S. COMMISSIONER OF
AGRICULTURE.

Already we notice in Northern
journals that the peculiar claims Of
their respective favorites are being
pressed for this important position.
This, on the reasonable assumption
that the official head of the present
efficient Commissioner will drop under
the knife of the incoming Administra-
ton. The day will come in this
country when the farmers will teach
politicians and parties that there are
some things which should be above
the m%anipulations of party tricksters,
and some interests that are too great
to be jeopardized at. the behests of
party bosses. We do not know, nor
do we care, whether Mr.. Coleman is a
Democrat or a Republican, but every
farmer in this country is, or should
be, deeply interested in knowing that
the a who fills that responsible
position is thoroughly competent and
efficient, and this he cannot be with
out experience in the Office. If the
present incumbent is not qualified, let
him be discharged and his place sup
piled with one who is, and whether he
be a Northern or Southern man, a
Republican or Democrat, the farmers
will not enquire, provided he is a
broad-minded American citizen and
gives his best efforts to the upbuilding
of the agricultural interests of the
whole country, without regard to
political or geographical divisions.
Avoid passion and excitement. A
moments anger may be fatal.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-12-04

and is often a great nuisance to the
railroads, and that the best interests
of the public would be subserved by
abolishing it entirely. When the
News and Observer calls on the Legis-
lature to allow emo free passes to
Judges" we hope it will join The
PROGRESSIVE FARMER and the Alliance
in demanding that other public
officials be added to the list.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-12-04

-Robeson County Alliance will
meet in Lumberton on the 9Th inst.
for the transaction of business. A full
attendance is urged.
ALI the Sub-Business Agents of
Franklin county will please send me
their names and postofice address at
once. J. F. Bell, G. B. A., Sutton,
N. @.
The attention of Alliance men in
the turpentine-producing sections Of
the State, is called to an appeal, pub
lished in this issue, to "turpentine
producers"
At the last meeting of New Hope
Alliance, of Durham county, it was
decided not to p~atronize any guano
company which refuses to sell directly
to the Alliance agency.
We return thanks to Bro. J. r.
Robertson, of Cross Roads Alliance,
No. 1858, Martin county, for a good
list of yearly subscribers. May his
shadow never grow less.
-Cabarrus County Alliance will
meet in the court house in Concord on
Friday, the It'll inst, at 10 o'clock a.
m. Full attendance desired. DR..
Parker will deliver a public address.
Rosebud Alliance, No. 700,
Wayne county, organized May l6,
with six members; nov numbers sixty
four and more applications; and has
sent a handsome check to Bro. Graham.
"A good brother in Gates county
sends us the cash for five copies of the
organ to be sent to him for the benefit
of his Alliance, Noble-hearted, loyal
brother! He has our profound thanks.
Maj. w. A. Graham, Trustee of
the Business Agency Fund, earnestly
requests the secretaries to forward all
contributions on hand at once. He
has an opportunity for investment he
does not wish to let pass.
Bro. G. w. Coover, of Reedy
Creek Alliance, places The Pro
GREssIvE FARMER under obligations by
a Thanksgiving present in the shape
of two turnips which weigh l453
pounds. Who a beat it ?
BRO. B. G. Hicks, of Cleveland
mills, writes that his Alliance endorses
the action of the State Alliance "from
beginning to end and that they are
working along towards independence
and are putting in an unusually large
wheat crop.
A brother writing from Moyock,
Currituck county, whose Alliance has
but recently been organized, says: II
shall do all in my power to circulate
your paper and to get the county in
good working trim. The more I learn
about the Farmers Alliance and it's
intentions, the more I love the insti-
tuition. [ feel the hand of God is in
it, to bring relief to the oppressed in
our land; and, if carried out according
to the principles enunciated in it's Con-
stitution, become a blessing to our
nation and to the world at large"
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-12-04

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lished2 IF so, give US your real name
and your postofice.
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paper. 1t will tell you when your
subscription expires. Send US a dol
lar and let the paper continue to 60
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portant matter.
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ALLIANCE NOTES.

members of the Alliance, when writing to as,
will greatly favor us if they will always give the
No. of their Alliance. We have given the sixth and
seventh pages of our paper to the exclusive use of
the Alliance. Use them, brethren. For all official
orders, rulings, notices, &C, the brethren will ex-
anime these pages.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-12-04

s@ We are compelled to ask oar friends
to make their obituary notices not more than
tMenty lines.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-12-04
RALEIGH, N. c., DEC. 4. 1888.

TRjs paper entered as second class matter at the Post
Office in Raleigh, N. CT
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-12-04

Avoid passion and excitement. A
anger may be fatal.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1888-03-31
FOUR BABES AT A BIRTH.

Mrs. Charlotte Tubbs Of Caroline
county, says Baltimore special to the
Morning Journal, has driven her hus-
band nearly crazy by giving birth to 4
quartette Of blue-eyed, red.faced, bald.
headed babies, each weighing from three
to five pounds. Mr.. Benjamin Tubbs
would no doubt have been delighted at
this family presentation but from the
fact that just sixteen months ago bis
wife made him . Christmas present Of
her second pair Of twins. One year
previous to that she gave birth to son,
and ten months previous was the mother
Of twins. All the twins and quartetts
are girls. and the only boy was the sin.
gle birth.
This is the maternal record Of Mrs.
Tuhbs Of Caroline county.
Nothing was thought Of the rapid In.
crease in Tubbs' family until tho last
quadruple addition. and now poor Tubb.
is almost beside himself. He could
scarcely support the Eve and does not
know what to do with the nine. A sub
scription has been taken up to get him
and bis family better accommodations. Il
is remarkable that the four babes lived,
and from the sound Of their lung power
and other healthy indications they will
all live to keep the two pairs Of twin
company. Physicians from all the coun
try round have been to see tho phsnom
ena. The mother is doing well. Thu
babies were born a week ago and th'
fourth Wac born Just Eve hours after th'
first.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1888-03-31

We have received copy Of the "Gael, +"
the first Journal published in the interest
Of the Irish language, but we cant read
it. 1t gives easy lessons 10 Irish, trans.
lations, poems, etc.; one-hAlf the paper
being Irish and the other English. 1t is
published by NJ. J. Logan, at sl4 Pacific
street, Brooklyn, N. y, subscription
price. sixty cents year. in advance.
We understand that the Potosi lead
mine, which is situated about 25 miles
southwesterly from the Las Vegas ranch.
in this county, has been relocated and .
force Of men put to work on it. A U. s.
patent was obtained years ago to this
property by the Silver State Mining Com.
pany, but no work of any kind has been
done on it for many years.
Work at the Yuba mine for the past
week consisted mainly Of general repairs.
Several small caves occurred In the shaft
while the mine was shut down and some
Of the timbers required replacing. Active
work will begin the first part Of next
week.
Miss Rose Atchison and Miss SUSIE
Wedge, both from Panaca, were each
granted second grade teachers certificates
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1888-03-31
All Sorts or Poison.

Mr.. W. +. Daley, Advertising! Agent d
the Brooklyn Elevated Railrca d, writes
"InAammatcry rheumatism s~ elled my
legs and arms to twice their no tural size
! suffered excruciating pain. Your won.
derful s. s. s., made u complete cure.
Major Sidney Herbert, edito e Of the
Southern CuitigGtor and Dsrie Fdrmsr
Atlanta, Ga, writes: / have full ly tested
the virtues OF Swift's Specific, 10th a. =
rheumatism cure and tonic. 1t has done
even more than its proprietors claim for it.
Mr.. Michael Long, Jr., with the Stro
bridge photographic Co., Cincinna Il, Ohio
writes: II suffered for two years " it'll .
terrible itching and painful sorcs OH my
neck, arms, hands and fngerA No ply.
stefan could help me. ). s. 8. relieved
me perfectly and feel like new NAN.
Mrs. Amanda Ingle, Of Gastonia, m. c.,
writes: my baby. when four months
old, developed scrofula. He had two GO
we're risings and sores on the neck. sent
for orr family physician, who prem ounosd
it scrofula, and prescribed 3. 8. s for It.
l gave the baby 8. s. s., and it son got
the disease under control. The sores ars
healed, and the baby 10 we'll arA healthy.
l know S. S. s. saved its life, and / told
our doctor 80. He is regular physician,
and prescribed 8. s. S. for the baby a. soon
ss he saw it had scrofula.
Treatise en- Blood and S'tin Diseases
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The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1888-03-31
Clothing Department.

In this Department we offer
bargains superior to any here
ofore given in this vicinity
md cal special attention tc
our stock of Overcoats and
ujts for Men, Youths and
Toys; Hats aud Caps, and our
,xtenstve line Of Roots and
Shoes.
uents Furnishing Goods In
,reat variety and Of the bsst
quality. An examination here
viii most certainly convince
you.
Our prices on Buck Gloves
are so per cent lower than
formerly, and our Stock the
Largest that has been carried
for years.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1888-03-31
EASTER STORY FOR LITTLE
PEOPLE.

{
Numbered with other pretty stories
about Easter, is one of pious queen who
sought refuge from her enemies in re.
mote valley, where the poor people by
whom she was surrounded had never
seen fowl.
As time went on faithful servant Of
the queen brought to his mistress mum.
Der Of the strange birds. Directly the
lord Of the aock set up such victorious
growing that the inhabitants Of the val
Icy fed in alright. But when one day
brood Of downy chickens crept from their
nest and walked abroard on their little
pink feet the children forgot their fright,
and ere long there was scarcely house.
hold without one small specimen Of the
feathered race to pet and rear.
Easter came, and the good queen sor.
rowed greatly that she hsd no gifts to
offer to the people, who in her trouble
had been always thoughtful and kind.
VIVA. could she do! She searched the
forest far and wide for barks and roots,
with which she made rare and beautiful
dyes. Then she gathered all her eggs,
aud with sklllful hand decorated them in
many tasteful design. hiding them here
and there in nests about her garden.
after which the children were hidden to
search for the concealed treasures. I'm.
agins their wonder and delight. Egg,
to be sure, but eggs so transformed they
could not believe but what the faries
must have left them there.
At length one saw hare leap from the
vicinity Of nest. and cried out:
''Oh, it IL harel that lays the Easter
eggs!"
And to this day the children Of that
distant valley believe that "harss lay al
the Easter eggs"
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1888-03-31

Some months ago the Reno Journal
hoisted Blaine as its choice for President.
Some one sent Blaine . copy of the
Journal and he Immediately Withdrew
from the canvas. -fCarson, Appeal.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1888-03-31

Health requires eight hours sleep and
beauty exactly ten. Some people with
to be both healthy and beautiful eight
and ten are eighteen.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1888-03-31
Ory-couds Department.

In the Dry-Goods Depart
ment we ave offering special
argains in order. to make
DOM for our Spring and sum
ner Goods now in transit
ote the fyllo wing: Blankets,
tnd Robes, FED Comforts Elan
els, Ladies Heavy { kirts, La
lies, Masses and Children's
Noolen Hose, Gents Fine
'oolen Half Hose, Ladies
Misses and Children's Cloaks
aud Newmarkets, Jersey jack
cts, Wooden Dress Goods, Wool.
en- Hoods, Nubias, Scarfs and
Heavy Mitts.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1888-03-31
STATE NEWS.

The thorouehfares leading to and out
of Virginia City are crowded with We.
hicles Of all kinds.
Reno has nineteen grocery stores and
Fifty saloons. The former also all deal in
gin and beer.
It is rumored that friends Of Hon.
Thomas Wren are mentioning him for
Justice Of the Supreme Court.
A blast in the Stranger mine at Austin.
Lander county. last week let in food Of
water and six men narrowly escaped
drowning.
The lcssees of the Geddes & Bertrand
mine, at Secret Canyon, Eureka county,
have out between 600 and 700 tons Of ore
ready for shipment
1t is said that the mines of Austin
never looked better than at the time
they closed down. Rich ore was in sight
all through them.
Messrs. McComb and Courts were to
start for Death Valley last week. They
have contracted with an Indian. who has
agreed to show the lost Breyfogls mine
for 800. y
Philip Paroni, the man who some
months ago was tarred and feathered,
driven out Of Eureka, and warned never
to return, has fitted up new butcher
shop there In the Wilton building.
During the week ending March 10,
the North Belle Isle at Tuscarora shipped
90 tons of ore to the mill, the battery
samples Of which averaged s2l5.37 per
ton. Bullion valued $4,000 was on
hand.
After the first of April the Southern
Pacific Company will divide its line be-.
tween Sacramento and Ogden into three
divisions. viz: From Sacramento to
Truckee, Trrokee to Csrlin, and Carlin
to Ogden.
Wells, Fargo & Co. have purchased the
Erie Express Company, thereby adding
5000 miles Of road to the 81, 900 already
controlled by the company. Tho pur.
chase extends their line from ocean to
ocean and makes them the largest express
company in the world.
Arailroad man estimates that the nu.
merous accidents during the past six
months on the Central Pacific route Of
the Southern Pacific Railroad Company
has entailed loss Of nearly $1,000, 900,
and the number Of the wounded and
killed will reach into three figures.
The public school Of Panaca closed on
the 9th. Oral examinations were held
during the day. and an entertainment
given in the evening. both Of which were
largely attended by parents and friends
Of the scholars. All were well pleased.
and the trustees expressed themselves ~
well satisfied with the progress made BY
the .scholars during the term. The term
lasted six months. SO scholars being on
the roll. Mr.. Geo. B, Whitney was in
charge until the christmas holidays
since when. Mr.. Chas. Ronnow has had
control. Miss Rose Atchison was also
employed for several months a. assistant
teacher. An effort will be made to open
tie school again in few weeks. for the
benefit Of the smaller scholars. with Mim
Rose Atchison as teacher.
The report Of w. ]. Dooley, State
weather observer, for the past week is as
follows:
MARCH. MAxMuM. MINIMUM,
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1888-03-31
Grocery Department.

The Grocery Department is
Constantly supplied, and here
our Prices are still Lower than
the Lowest. Call and be Con.
WINGED.