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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-06-19
AN AFT
SILER CITY. -.

CHATHAM Co., N. c., June 4, 'SS.
Dear Bro. Polk Il have been wait
ing and hoping that some competent
person would undertake the task. Of
giving you a few items from old Chat
ham, but as there is no sound nor
voice from this part Of the county, I
have, decided to try myself, Our ALI
ance was. organized about the middle
of February, 1855, with fourteen
charter members; since that time. we
have increased in membership to about
y. l think all males; and of as good
grit as is generally found anywhere.
Our female friends seem to repose
great confidence in our ability to con-
duct the business of the Alliance
without their, direction and assistance,
Indeed, our, wives, mothers, sisters
and daughters have. as much as they
can do to- attend to their own domestic
affairs. So we are in good earnest, end
the watch word is "On we brave;
they rush to. glory or the grave" Our
Alliance name is Aurora, situated
three miles west Of Siler City. Our
Alliance, with fourteen otners, Is
making arrangements to erect a ware
house at Siler City, on the G. F. !&Y.
v. R, R., SO that the farmers around
and all over the county, and apart OF
Randolph, can. have a place to buy,
exchange, or barter for goods and
n-ecessaries, without having to pay the
merchants the high per cent. they put
on their goods. So let us as farmers
put our shoulders to the wheel and
keep it rolling till we can have a place
to 60 without being loaded down with
a heavy per cent of interest. VS.
have had some advantages from the
Alliance. In buying our guano, l
am sure that every member OF our
Alliance saved enough to pay initiation
fee, and their quarterage for one year,
if they used six sacks of guano. So
if we can save that much off the mer.
chants, it looks to me, if we had a
warehouse, that we might save enough
in the course of year to buy our
chewing tobacco. l will close my re
marks. Fraternally,
yts GEO. w. SMITH.
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PINE LEVEL, n. c., June 8, 'SS.
Col. L. L. Polk, SEC'Y n. @. S. +. A:
Dear Sir and Brother:-I submit my
report as Deputy Organizer for John
ston and Wayne counties for the month
of May: On May I'd, [ organized
Spring Alliance, with 19 members;
President, H. H. Mare; Secretary,
Gidord Price. On May 5th, accord
ing to appointment, l met the farmers
at Kendley, and after a short lecture |
organized Kendley Alliance, with Is
members; President R. D. Hodge, M.
d.; Secretary, S. A. Watson. l went
from here to Wayne county, and on
the 7th of May 1 organized Eureka
Alliance, with Is members; Presi-
dent, A. R. Keen; Secretary, G. K.
Grantham. On the 18th Of May l
organized Prospect Alliance, with l6
members; President, Wedham Grow;
Secretary, Capt. D. A Cogdell: On
the 22d I organized Pinkney Alliance,
with Is members; President, p. ?:
Edgerton; Secretary, E. ". Peel. All
of the lodges reported above are com
posed of the best material in Plnkney'
Fraternally, IT,
W. II. WELLoNs,
Deputy Organizer.
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Es!ssia F.iissiisa Stock Farm, Raleigh, N, e.

AS nv herd of Holsteins has outgrrown my pas
turage, 1. offer for sale Leno3 4th, ss years prince UNI n
registered; a m very nnei Iyeg Gs t Sir Raleigh, 2
months: entitled to registration; Sire, Princess
Angeles Royal. Lady Lawrence set a' Gx fegis'efeo
Also other unregistered stock OF ON " TITppER
ap10tf
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RESOLUTIONS ~oFsYMPATHY.
- $ar-.4 az

R1cHLANps, N. c., June g. ,88. ~
Mr., EDITORIAL a called meeting
of Adams School House Alliance, No.
ITS, of eOnslow county, ~. G., held
June 7th, the following resolutions
were submitted and unanimously
adopted:
WHEREAS, In consideration Of the
misfortune which has befallen our be-
loved brother, Eli Cox, in the destruc.
tionf Of his. house, kitchen and other
property by fire on the morning OF
June the, 18th, and, whereas, we con-
slider that we are bound by the ties OF
brotherhood for mutual good and pro-
lection, and have pledged to help bear
each others burdens, therefore be it.
Resolved, That we help Bro. Cox, as
much as possible, by contributing OF
our means to make up the loss which
he has sustained by fire.
Resolved, That we extend to our un'
fortunate brother our heartfelt sympa'
thies, hoping that good fortune and
prosperity may soon smile upon him
again.
Resolved, That a copy of these reso
| lutions be sent to The PROGRESSIVE
FARMER with request to publish the
same.
/ rtE -. D. SHAW,
G. w. PADERICK,
A. B. Cox.
| -t W. ro-~o;ffoo
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ORGANIZERS
WILLIAMS MILLS, n. c.,

WILLIAMS MILLS, N. ",
June 6, 1888.
Col. L. l.. Polk, SEo'Y S. F. A:
Since my last report, [ have organ
lied four Alliances in Orange county,
Cedar Grove, Fair Field, Oak Grove
and Chestnut Oak Ridge. On May
18th, I organized the County ALI
ance in the court house at Hillsboro,
with representatives from all the Ali
ances in the county, and [ venture the
assertion that a better body of men
never met in that old historic court
house than on that occasion. Unanim-
ity and brotherly love prevail with an
express purpose to stand to and abide
by the common interest of the farmer.
Truly yours,
III. D. MASON,
Deputy Organizer.
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TOWNSVILLE, n. O., June l, 'Ss:
SEC'Y STATE ALLIANCE:
Dear Brother:-Since my last report
1 have organized three Alliances. On
April 26th l organized -Shatter ALI
ance, in Warren county, with II mem
bers; Walter Allen, President; R. II.
Plumer, Secretary. On May 18th l
organized Cedar Creek Alliance, in
Franklin county, with 7 members; M.
S. Davis, President; W. Jordan Perry,
Secretary. There were several names
sent in for membership in this Alliance
by persons who could not be present
at the organization. On May 18th L
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-06-19

Be not diverted from your duty by
any idle reflections the silly world
may make upon you, for their censures
are not in your power, and conse-
quently should not be any part of your
concern.-Epactetus.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-06-19
w A N T E D

Reliable and Active Men to travel for an Estab-
lished House during the summer months. Ihose
who can furnish q horse and give security preferred.
great chance for the right men !! State age, bust
ness experience, and to save time better send names
and address of references. No attention PAID 10
postal cards. Never mind about sending stamp for
reply. Address CUISINES, Box II, Richmond
Va. JuI~Ii
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Roses, Flowers, Seeds, Etc

Choice Ever-blooming Roses, Geraniums, Coleus
and other outdoor bedding plants, Tuberoses,
Evergreens, Magnolias, Cabbage, Tomato and other
and Floral Designs. Choice Flower Seeds. Send
for Catalogues. % Orders by telegraph promptly
attended to. Fl. Florist,
fe2S3m .E. Raleigh, N. G.
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For Sale Cheap!

A good Farm or Family Horse, sound and gentle.
A Buggy and Harness, One-horse Wagon.
w Il. ROGERS.
iu1o1m At Sheriffs office.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-02-07
Regarded A. a Public ueuefactor

The wife Of Gen. Crook, the Indian
fighter, Is regarded as a public benefactor
BY the rsopleof Arizona. 1t came about
III this way: She was travelling across
the territory by rail several Years ago.
Her lunches had been provided 10y a city
caterer, and the most striking feature
of them was the abundance Of water
crosses. There Were altogether too many
crosses 70 suit Mrs. Crooks taste, and
accordingly she threw them out Of tho
window. But she did not dispose Of
them haphazard. The country is crossed
by innumerable brooks. and it was only
in passing them that Mrs. Crook threw
u the Superfluous crosses. They took
root on the spots where they fell, and
multiplied with marvellous rapidity. The
result is that to-day this delicate appetizec
is to be found in almost all parts of the
territory, where before Mrs. Crooks
chance sowing it was entirely unknown.
-Courier-Jounal.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-02-07
MISSION OF The CIRCUS.
An Educator in Athletics, EthnoloGy MI
Practical Science,

An Educator IN Athietics, EthnOloEy ana
Practical Science.
Every enc in these enlightened days
comedies that human nature imperatively
demands amusement and recreation. The
childish mind, TO which the world is yet
fresh and interesting, and the jaded brain
Of the adult, call with equal insistence
for something new and strange
Granted the necessity OF amusements and
the desirability Of their being morally
slean and healthful and instructive, the
provider Of such entertainments is a pub.
lie benefactor and may reasonably ask
for his wares the %countenance of the
church.
The so called circus Of today. with, |
regret to say, some exceptions, Is a
widely different affair from that Of the
past. When under proper management
It is dccornus arl orderly in operation
and composed Of features which appeal 70
all ages, Glasses and conditions. While
modestly submitting TO bear the generic
title of circus, a genuine tent exhibition
under that name must comprise a me
nagerie and museum, the accommodating
of which necessitated a diligent search
ing of the whole earth at AN incredible
pecuniary outlay, In the proper circus
Of today the att lete demonstrates the
perfection of training Of which the human
body is capable. His fcats of strength
and graceful agility please the under
Standing as wei as the eye, and If. the
average boy dos stand on his head and
practice turning ''hand springs and
''gjp flaps with exasperating persistence
for three we IS running after going to
the circus, rs physique will be all the
better for H.. The juggler shows the
marvellous precision and nicety Of touch
which can I've Acquired by patient prac-
bee. In the real circus Of today the in
elligent lpver Of horse flesh will find the
finest specimens of the equine race
rained to do anything but talk.
Then the scientific mind is attracted by
such strange examples of mechanism as
the talking machine, an ingenious dupli-
cate OF The structure of the human throat.
giving forth under manipulation a very
AIman ii not a sweet voice.
The ethnologist finds gathered together
for his l~eiSurcly inspection representatives
Of notable and peculiar tribes, civilized
and savage. from far distant Landscapes
which otherwise he would never see, a,
they can only BE- sought in their native
countries at the risk OF life and at an ex.
penditure If time and money possible IA
few. The menageries Of wild beasts,
birds and reptiles-comprisinS every
curious specimen Of animal life from the
denizens oil the torrid African jungle to
those Of the Polar regions-form a study
that will impart more valuable informa-
ton in two hours than can be obtained
from reading hooks on zoology in a year
p. I. Barr III in Buffalo Express.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-02-07
STATIONS

Lr. MILES CITY, . o. p. m and s.2i a. w.,
Ar. MlSNEApOLls. 6'5 N ari 5.35 p,m.
Ar. ST. rAUL, 6,a5 pm, aud 6,l0p,m,
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-02-07
Anecdote Of John G. Heenan.


In after years | had the honor Of max
ing the acquaintance of the American
winner-the Benicia Boy, as w fondly
dubbed him-a tall, grave, urhane gem
tleman, with reddish brown hair and a
purple mustache. He wore black broad.
cloth and a tall hat, and diamonds
sparkled here and there. | wonder what
the present champion of the world would
have done if pitted against that indi.
vidual. We had a sand bag hanging up
in the college gymnasium; il was sus.
pended by a long rope TO n horizontal
iron bar half way from floor 10 ceiling.
The strongest man in the collrge-and he
was pretty struns-Ead oncc hit this bag
80 hard that 1t swurg up on a le' cl with
the bar. One day 3leenGn dropped in.
We suggested that he should hit the bag.
He glanced at the bag, and stripped OH
his black b~roadcloth coat, and laid it with
its sIken lining outward, over the back
of a chair. Then he walked up TO the
bag, poised himself for a me and his
arm shot out. The bag flew upward with
an impetus that carried IL completely
round the bar once and nearly round the
second time. As it fell HcCuan shook his
head sadly and turned away. No one
spoke; but as he slowly inserted himself
into the silk lining he remarked:
'Boys, you should have seen mo when
| was iit!'
The muscles nj the hack Of his shout
ders were about of the appearance and
consistency If ammonites-a variety Of
extinct cephalopodic mollus6s, whose
coiled stone remains occur in certain
geologic strata. Julian Hawthorne in
The Cosmopolitan.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-02-07
Tie Care of the Iars.

Never put anything into the ear for the
relief Of toothache.
Never wear cotton in the esrs If they
are discharging pus.
Never attempt to apply a poultice to
the inside If the canal Of the ear.
Never drop anything into the ear unless
It has boen previously warmed.
Never use anything hut a syringe and
warm water for cleansing the ears from
pus.
Never strike or box a child's ears; this
has been known 10 rupture the drum head
and cause iu"lralilu deafness.
Mover wet the hair II YOU have any
tendency 10 deafness: wear an oiled silk
CAP whru iathing, and refrain from div.
In.
Never scratch the ears with anything
but the finger 1t they itch. ID mot use
the heal 81 "A pin, hairpins. pencil tips oi
anything If that nature.
Never let the feet become cold and
damp. or sit with the lack toward tbs
window, ms these things tend 10 aggra-
vate any existing hardness vi hearing.
Never put milk, fat, or any oily sub
stance into the ear for the relief of pain,
for they soun become rancid and tend "a
incite inflammation. Simple warm water
will answer the purpose b'ttcr than any.
thing else.
Soycr lc alarmed if living insect en-
tiers the ear. Pouring warm wacr into
the canal will drown it, when it will gen.
orally com Ia the surlacr. and can h.
easily removed 10y the fingers. \ few
puifS uf tobacco smoke blown into tsp
ear will tiuInfy the ,nsscL,
Never meddle with the ear II n foreign
body. such as a head, button or sptl, el.
ters il; lrayr Il absolutely alone. bat have
q physician attend ~ ii. Nor" damage
has been done 10y inJud,ciOus attempts al
the extraction Of a foreign lssly thar
could ever come from It's presence in tho
sar. Health and Home.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-02-07
5. :. Coz. Litrrar, snec....

S. s. Cox las been very fortunate in
his literary ventures, from a financial
standpoint. lie made from $4,000 &c
S15, 900 nut Of his Three Decades Of
Federal Legislation" HIS "PrinkipOs'
rs selling well. His publishers think that
''The diversions q a DiPiomai' will
bring Mir. Cox "A large return. They gave
him a round sum for the book and will
pay him a fair royalty on every copy
sold. tir. Cox works very rapidly. On
q puhh he can turn ont 1000 words an
hour. lie brgh,s work ~ early as 2
O'Clock IN the morning. lie makes use
Of a st~rnpgrnpher. New York World.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-02-07

In n paper on injurious Insects. Pro-
fessor j. 4. Lintner plaeej the tulhl num-
bet of insect species in the World i $780,.
600. OF those found in the Uuitri States,
1000 or 5000 species are fruit pvt, aud
st least 30 attnok the apple. A b0rcr
which had hitherto troubled only peach
and plum trees has begun 10 destroy the
apple within the past two years. The
successful fruit grower must be soInothin.
Il IN ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Budget
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-02-07
yslocipedcs in Germany

The manufacture of bicycles and tricy-
Giles is the latest development Of German
competition with u hitherto specifically
English industry. The splendid roads If
the Black Forest and Switzerland have
this year been more thronged than ever
before with yelocipedIsts. There is now
hardly a own in Germany without its
~velocipede club.-Public Opinion.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-02-07
No Other Railway in The Northwest

has ia 80 short a period gained The rep
ulatIun aud popularity enjoyed 10y the
WISCONSIN CENTRAL LINE.
From u comparAtiveiy unknown factor
IA the commercial world, II has been
transformed To- an independent, inilu-
enLiul. grand Through Route, with
magnihcent depots, superb equipment
auu unsurpassed terminal facilities.
through careful catering TO details II
has won for itself u reputation OF solid
Ity, safety. convenience and attention
To- its patrons, SECOND Ia no railroad Ia
tue country. Pullman s%leepers, mod
ella Of palatial comfort. dining care IN
| which the cuisine aud general appoint
ments are up to the highest standard,
aud coaches especially built for this
route, are among the chiCi eleh'ents
which have contributed towards cater
ing successfully to n discriminating
public. Located directly on It's line,
between Minneapolis aud St. Paul. and
Milwaukee and Chicago, and Duluth aud
Milwaukee aud Chicago, are the follow
ing thriving cities OF Wisconsin aud
Michigan New Richmond, Chippewa
Falls, Eau Claire, Ashland, Hurley, Wis,
Ironwood, Mich, Bessemer, Mich. Stew
ems Point, Neensh. Menashs, Oshkosh,
Fond du Lac, Wsukeshs, aud Borling-
ton. Wis.
For detailed Information, lowest cur.
| rent rates, berths, etc, via this route,
To any point in the South or East, ar.
ply To- nearest Ticket Agent or address
WM s. MElLEN, JAMES BARKER
General Manager. GepL. Passr, * Ticket Agt,
MILWAUKEE,.
Y. n. AwS0N, Southwestern Passenger ACT
Ma. 10 Nleolstt House Block, Minneapolis, MINI.
Bent County register., 1888-03-17
Lar Insurance and Goccynnaent lands Contests
4 Specially.

r~-n Sites E-tai-iisIssS-
ririris ilossted. krHisr totS~ras
A Aas.sa ss eats fTvcu r~e Asesp<sse
Bent County register., 1888-03-17
STATE or COLORADO, ! So.
BENT COUNTY.

In the County Court Hughes Bros Plaintiff
vs. J. o. Collins. Defendant. summons
The people OF the state Of Colorado to j. o.
Collins the defendant above named, Greet
Ing;
Sou are hereby required to appear In an
action brought against you by the above
named plaintiff. in the county court OF Bent
county. state of Colorado, in which said court
county and state the complaint in the above
entitled action T. filed; and answer the COM
plaiut therein within thirty DAYS after the
service hereof, II served within this county ;
or, II served out OF this county, or by puhli-
cation, within fifty days after the service
hereof, exclusive of the day of service; or
Judgment will be taken against YOU accord
ing to the prayer of the complaint
The said action Is brought to recover a bal
nsce of sixty four and ninety six one hun
dredth dollars debt with interest and costs
for lumber and other building material pur-
chased by defendant OF plaintiff through b
their agent z. NJ Noble at Lamar snid county
and TO enforce "A lien tiicd Lot > in Block
ss in West Side Addition TO Lamar hy n fore
closure of the same. will mere fully ap-
pear from the complaint In snid action TO
which reference is here made.
And you are hereby notified that IL YOU fall
as above required the said plaintiff will ap-
ply to this court for a Judgment IL default
according to prayer OF the complaint
Given under my hand ut Lamar in said
county, this 18th day of Jan. A. D. Isss.
II. CHiDEAlNE,
Attorney for piaintis.
Bent County register., 1888-03-17
wHEnr ORR FORESTS ARE GoINo.-To

WHERE ORR FORESTS ARE GoISo.-To
make shoes pegs enough for American use
consumes annually 100000 cords OF timber,
and to make our luci4,r matches, 100000
cubic feet OF the best pine arc required
every year. Last and boot-trees take $780,
900 cords of birch, beech. and maple, npl
the handles of tools 100000 more. The
baking of our bricks consumes 2,000,0o0
cords of wood, or what would cover with
forest about 5000 acres of land. Tel--
graph poles already up represent S00,0uo
trees, and their annual repair consumes
about 100000 more. The tics of our rail
roads consume annually thirty years
growth of 5000 acres, and 10 fence all our
railroads would cost S45008i00o, with a
yearly expenditure Of sl5000,090 for re-
pairs. These are some of the ways in
which American forests are going. There
are others; our packing boxes, for instance,
cost, in 1874, SIZE, 100000, while the tim
her used each year in maki.y wagons and
agricultural implements is valued at more
than S30,000,0oo.
Bent County register., 1888-03-17
STATE OF COLORADO. SIS.
BENT COUNTY. /
In the County Court

In the County Court
John T. Hewes and Josiahl
Hewes OF the firm OF
Hewes Bros, plaintiff.
CD. COLLINS. defendant. summons
The People of the state of Colorado to C. y
Collins the defendent above named, erect
ing:
You are hereby required to tppear in an
action brought against YOU BY the above
named plaintiff. in the county court. of Bent
county. state OF Colorado, in which said c,purr
county and state the complaint in the above
plaint therein withil thirty days after tho
service hereof. IL served within this county !;
or. il served ont of this county, or by publ
cation. within fifty days after the serv ice
hereof, exclusive of the day of service: or
Judgment will be taken against YOU cccord-
Ing to the prayer OF the complaint.
The said action Is brought to recover bal
ance of fifty six and forty one hundredth
dollars debt together with interest and costs
cred by plaintiff to defendent for the erection
of a building ON lot in Block - in the " est
Side Addition to the Town of Lamar, said
county and to enforce lien on said prem
ises according to the statutes of Colorado in
ruch cases nn6e and provided rs will more
fully appear from the complaint in said ac-
tion to which reference Is here made.
And you are hereby notified that If you fail
to appear. and TO answer the said complaint
rs above required the said pleintin will apply
TO this court for a Judgment by default lc-
cordin2 to prayer of the complaint.
Given under my hand at Lamar in said
county, this 25th day of Jan. 4. d. 1884.
II. CHADEATNE.
Plaintiffs Attorney.
Bent County register., 1888-03-17
REWARD

OFFICE OF BOARD OF County CoM-
AIssIoNERs OF BENT COUNTY.
Las Animas, January 18th, 1888.
A reward of $4,000 will be given
for the arrest and conviction of the
person or persons who set fire TO the
building known as the Bent county
court house on the night Of january
9th. Or a reward of 5000 for ipior-
nation that will lead to the apprc-
hsnsion of the criminal.
BY order of the Board.
G. N. HAIL,
County Clerk.
Bent County register., 1888-03-17

srECIAl sTTEN
T4oh GiNSn to CITY
I PROPERTY.
Bent County register., 1888-03-17
Office of Count, Treasurer B.nt
~ s Akaisiss
County Clerk.

Office of County Treasurer Bent
Co., Las Animas, Colo. Jan. II, 1855.
In order to expidite getting The
County Treasurer's Books in good
condition for business, and the prop
er distribution of the taxes to the sew
eral funds, it is requested that all
persons holding tax receipts for tax
es paid for the year 1887, send them
TO the Bent County Bank at Las An
imas, Colo, from which copy will
be made and the original returned to
the owner by return mail.
Let no one fail to do this as it will
be great assistance in Strengthening
out the Treasurer's accounts.
HENEY KELLOGG,
tt. Cennty Treasurer.
Bent County register., 1888-03-17

TIE REV. GEO. u. THAYER, of Bourbon
Indiana, says: Both myself and wife owe
our lives to SHILoH'S CoSsMPTISS Cure
Are you made miserable by Indigestion
Constipation, Dizziness Loss of appetite.
cxrc. For sale by J. w. Decker.
Why Will You cough when shlloh's cure
Will give immediate relief. Price lets. 5 cts
nad 81. For sale by J. ". Decker.
..MACKMEgACK." = lasting and fragrant
perfume. Price Is and nifty cents.
SHTLOH,5 Cure will Immediately relieve
Group. whooping Cough and Bronchitis.
shiIoh's Catarrh rcmedy-a positive cure
for Catarrn, Diptheria and Cankcr Mouth,
For Dyspepsia and Liver Complaint you
have 4 printed guarantee on every bottle of
shilolfs vitaHzar. IL never falls to cure.
For sale byJ. W. Decker.
Nasal Injector free with each bottle of
shiioh-s Cafxrrh R-medy. Price cents.
For Sale by J. ". Decker
Bent County register., 1888-03-17

Remeber you can get the New
York Weekly Tribune one of the
best papers in America and the RE
lister for two dollars and twenty. FIVE
cents cash. If.