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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-04-05

ALGERNoN GILLIAN, one of Can
toms leading citizens and manutac-
turers, and proprietor OF the Gillian
Manufacturing Company, the largest
hardware manufacturing con
Germ, not only in this country, but in
the world. died in that city the 30ih
ult., of cancer in the groin.
SAN FRANCISCO ALTA: China has
to raise $50, SOC, 900 to repair the levees
on the Yellow River, and the money
is secured by stopping all official saDa
ries for two years. This is q pretty
good rule. If adopted in this country
many an Office would wear itself to
skeleton seeking the man.
IT is announced on presumably an
thoritative information, that at The
same time of the nuptia!s of Miss Mol
lie Garfield and MIR. Brown, Harry
Garfield and Miss Belle Mason ,daugh
ter of Hon. James Mason, will bt
the happy pair that will render the
occasion at the Garfield mansion III
Mentor memorable SO a double wed
ding.
ELIOT F. SHEPPARD, the new edit
or of the New York Mail aud Express,
has inaugurated an era of reform by
posting notices forbidding profanity
in his establishment. The average
chirography of ID. DPS and expoun
der's of Blackstone, will severely test
its observance by the clicker of the
types.
On recent very cold day a citizt n
of Chaplin, Mass., went fox hunting,
At the edge of the wood he put oui
his hound, which soon ciisappeared
| from view and hearing. The hunter
waited three weary hours. and ther
went to his wagon, where he found
the intelligent dog snug and warn
under the blankets.
Hon. GEO. VIM. CURTIS will deliver
the oration, Geo. Parsons Lathrop thu
poem, and Bishop Horatio Potter, @
New York, the address of welcome
at the reunion of the survivors of th'
Army OF the Potomac with the sur
vivors of the Army of Northern Vir
ginia, to be held at Gettysburg, Jul.
lst, I'd and Sd. President Cleveland
Gen. Sherman, Gen. Sheridan, anC
many other distinguished officers OF
both sides of the contest will be pres
ent. Some distinguished Confederate
will be selected to make the reply t
the address of welcome.
ELIzABE CADY STANTON, in he
opening address at the Women's In
terpa:ional Council at Washington
made the following gentle intimatiol
of the methods of reform" to b
undertaken by the fair but determine,
braves now held in political thralldon
g If our wrongs are not righted, tn
women of this country will join hand
with the Anarchists, workingmen
Communists, and the bloody scenes c
the French revolution will be enacte
in our fair land"
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-04-05
Three BOTTLES Cure Catarrh.

ELI ROBBINS. RunBdn p. o., Columbia Co.,
Pa, says: My daughter had catarrh when
she was five years old very badly. l saw DR..
cured a bottle for her, and soon saw that it
helped her; a third bottle effected a perma-
nent cure. She is now eighteen years old and
anIlnd and heartY.'
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-04-05

EBy order of the Democratic State Central
Committee.
J. A. MOTION.
FRANK HARPER, Vice Chairman
Secretary.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-04-05
aUntold Agony from Catarrh..

Prof. W. HAUSNER, the famous mesmerist.
of Ithaca, N. Y, writes: "Some ten years ago
/ suffered untold agony from chronic nasal
catarrh. My family physician gave me up as
incurable, and said 1 must die. My case was
such a bad one, that every day, towards sun
set, my voice would become SO hoarse / could
barely speak above whisper. In the morning
my coughing and clearing of my throat wG' Il
almost strangle me. By the use of DIR. Sa
Catarrh Remedy, in three months, l was a IL
man, and the cure has been permanent"
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-04-05
"ConstantIy Hawking and spitting..

THOMAS ]. RUSHING, Esq, asO2 Pine ST.
st. Louis, No. writes: II was a great sufIertr
from catarrh for three years. AT times / COZ ID
hardly breathe and was constantly haN Z
and splitting, and for the last eight m" Is
could not breathe through the nostris.
thought nothing could be done for me. 1 -
lily, was advised to try DIR. Sage's Ca n
Remedy, and am now a well man. / / We
it to be the only sure remedy for catarrh -ow
manufactured, and one has only to give q
fair trial to experience astounding results and
q permanent cIIre-"
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-04-05

The election passed off quietly in
Ravenna, and, as usual the Republi
cans elected their entire ticket, by
majorities ranging from 1872 to 800, in
the Corporation. The following is a
summary of the vote:
Township
To
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-04-05

THE election returns from different
parts of the State are decidedly unfa'
vorahle, showing that this was an "off
year" with the Democracy. Cleve-
land. Columbus and Cincinnati give
theRepublicans substantial majorities.
AS usual at spring elections, a very
light vote was polled, and very little
attention was paid to party lines, in
many places the question being the
adoption of Local Option, and not one
of party politics.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-04-05
JUSTICE OF THE PEAcE

Jewell's mai. ia Cannons. 205. Masons l52.
JusFIcE OF THE PEAcR.
II. B..Dickinson. R. ,......-....-.-..- ..... 46s
n Norrnn d ....................... 233
Dickinson's majority -....-....------.--'. 80
There were "A Prohibition and Scattering
votes cast.
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THE PROGRESSIVE FARMER, A ID, 1888.

space in it's columns to let the breth-
rem know what we are doing. Our
Alliance was organized on the 4th OF
February last with % members, and
some of them are as good men as a
be found in the county. Our Alliance
is now about three months old, and we
number now IS members with inltla-
tions at every meeting. We have a
very good attendance every meeting,
and all seem to take a good deal OF in
terest in it. In as little while as we
have been organized, a good deal has
been saved in the Alliance by buying
together in large quantities, such as
groceries, pillow castings, hoes, etc. We
have not yet made any arrangements
to trade with any merchants. We
hope, brother Alliance men, that you
will all cling together. until the farm
ers get where they ought to have been
long, long ago. Hoping that some
other brother in this Alliance will do
better soon, I will close.
2'.'" Fraternally,
J. F. P. HORTON.
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.

A. G. MIS- a law student eligible
to membership in the Alliance?
Answer-No.
After a person joins and it is found
that he is ineligible what course should
be taken2
Answer-Give him withdrawal card
stating reasons of ineligibility.
[. W. S.-If applicant be received
and fails to present himself within
four stated meetings for initiation,
how should we proceed
Answer-He stands in the same re-
lation as though he had never made
application.
If applicant receives more than one
black ball should he be reported to
the county Secretary?
Answer-Yes.
R. T. J.-Is a large farmer who
also runs a small store eligible?
Answer-If he sells only to his
tenants or hands he is. If however
he sells to the public under a license
he is not.
A. H.. Ais an editor of a politi-
cal newspaper eligible to membership
in the Alliance9
Answer-No.
H. Wis a mar who owns and
keeps a h%otel--owns no farm-:eligible?
Answer-No.l
Is a merchant who is elected sheriff
eligible, provided he ceases to mer-
chandize
sparagraph 4, Work
ing Bulletin. 1890
When and how often should ALI
ances elect officers?
Answer-See Sec. l, Art. 3, of the
Constitution. -
M. T. J.-Is a physician eligible
when he belongs to a Medical Society,"
Answer-No. &.
If a member be considered not good
for his debts and a physician refuses
to practice for him unless he pays
cash, a such member black ball said
physician for such cause?
Answer-No.
b. M. B.-Ladies cannot be admit
ted whose husbands are ineligible.
S. B. ALEXANDER.
Pres't N. c.. F. State Alliance.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-05-15

Col. L. L. Polk, RALEIGH, N. c.:
Dear SSr:-In compliance with law,
I herewith submit my report for the
month of April:
On April 18th, at Hickory Mountain
Church, five miles west of Pittsboro,
[ organized an Alliance with fourteen
members.
On April p, at New Salem Church,
five miles north of Pittsboro, l organ
lied an Alliance with l6 members.
On April 18th, | organized an ALI
ance at Sandy Branch Church, two
miles east of Richmond, a station on
the G. F. & Y. V. Railway.
I have organized in all, since l re-
ceived my commission in February,
thirteen Alliances-two in February,
eight in March, and three in April.
Fraternally,
W. G. BLAND,
Deputy Organizer.
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STORF
THE GREATEST BARGAIN HOUSE
OF RALEIGH AND THE WORLD.

just imagine, if you can, this writer, volney
Pursell, has been there" A defeated Confederate
who was captured in the Blue Ridge MOUNTAINS.
marched across the Shenandoah river that night
and wading through. Just as the army crossed. a
dispatch came that the rebels were marching on
Washington City. We about-faced and waded the
river that night again, and then double uicked it
from there to Washington, IS miles. There I was
put in the old capital prison where l remained some
three months. When released, no money, no
clothes, but found friends who loaned me money to
60 home on. Soon the surrender came, and ali, or
nearly all, l had was on my back and credited out
amounting to about $25, 600, which lost, leaving me
but little to commences with; but 1 had my health
and pluck, and with ambition, which will annihilate
the possible and impossible alike, and the dawn
OF a greater day is not far away. But it must be
upon the net spot cash system.
Look out this week. 500 ladies' hats of the latest
styles. Just received, and cheaper than ever, Job in
Pen Knives: 200 at 3Sc. choice, worth 76c.; mosquito
net &c. per yard, worth 10c.; best note paper SC. per
qulre, worth 15c.; envelopes &c. pack, worth 10.
Big drive in shoes of all descriptions; also in mems,
boys and children's straw hats. A great bargain
Also in notions, dry goods, &c. 500 children's caps,
q bargain. Terms: net spot cash.
VOLNEY PURSELL & CO..
No. 10 E. Martin ST.,
: Raleigh, N. c.
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LONG BRANCH, April %, '88.

"ONN
This Alliance is yet in it's infancy,
but bids fair to be. one of the strongest
and one of the best in the State. In
the first place, we are going to sub
scribe for that fearless, best adviser
and help, The PROGRESSIVE FARMER,
which all farmers should take. We
expect to derive much information
from its well-flled pages. We have
some good men in our Alliance, and
if "some don't care, | will make
personal mention of a few: Our
worthy Chaplain is an excellent man,
and L would vote for his promotion to
any Office. Our Secretary keeps his
business in order. We have a very
good President, but fearing he might
see his name in print, | won't say
much of his merits. Then our Lee.
turer is a natural born orator, and if
he had enjoyed the advantages Of
some less competent than himself, l
am sure he would some day have filled
al Office of note; perhaps would be
President of the country. Our
Door Keeper is another good officer,
and I'll defy any ones getting in
without the "word," not even a bear.
I can't say any more on this subject
for fear of the waste paper basket, but
1 will say, for the enlightenment of
the ignorant, that if they think we don't
have to do funny things in our ALI
ance, to come and play "eaves-dropper"
and they can hear lots of "gigling."
More anon,
~" A LADY MEMBER.
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Willis CREEK, May S, 'SS.


Dear Brother Cedar Alliance, No.
36l, was organized on the 4th of
February, 1888, by Bro. T. G. Hall,
Deputy Organizer for Bladen county,
with II members. Our Alliance has
not grown as fast as some others, but
has been steadily on the increase since
it's organization. We now number
43, and others to join at u next
meeting. always welcome The Pro
GREss1vE FARMER, and read its con-
tents in open Alliance as much as pos
sible. [ hope all of your present sub
scribers will send you at least one new
name. Enclosed you will find one. |
will endeavor to send others before
long. Three cheers for S. B. Alex
der and The PROGRESSIVE FARMER!
PLowMAN.
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Pomona Hill Nurseries,
POMONA, N. c.,

Two and a half miles west of Greens.
boro, N. c.. The main line of the R,
& D. R. r. passes through the grounds
and within 100 feet of the Office.
Salem trains make regular stops twice
daily each way. Those interested in
Fruit AMI Fruit growing are cordial,
ly invited to inspect this the largest
nursery in the State and n among
the largest in the South.
The proprietor has for many years
visited the leading Nurseries North
and West and correspondent with those
of foreign countries, gathering every
fruit that was calculated to suit the
South, both native and foreign. The
reputation of Pomona Hill Nurseries
is such that many agents going out
from Greensboro, representing other
nurseries, try to leave the impression
that they are representing these nur-
series. Why do they do it? Let the
public answer.
I have in stock growing land can
show visitors the same) the largest and
best stock Of trees, &C., ever shown or
seen in any two nurseries in North
Carolina, consisting of apple, peach,
pear, cherry, plum, grape, japanese
persimmon, Japanese plum, apricots,
nectarine, Russian apricot, mulberry,
ounces. Small fruits: Strawberry,
raspberry, ~currants, pecans, English
walnuts, rhubard, asparagus, ever
greens, shade trees, roses, &c.
Give your order to my authorized
agent or order direct from the nur-
sery. Correspondence solicited. Des-
criptive catalogues free to applicants.
Address, J. VAN L1NDLEY,
Pomona,
Guilford county, N. G.
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1885.
Robt. Medium, No. 1927

Will make the Season of 1888 at Raleigh, N. G.,
limited. to thirty Mares, at fifty dollars for the
Season. Season, from February list to June 18th,
1888.
1927, was the most illustrious trotting bred horse in
the world. A correspondent of the Spirit Of the
Times says this of him: "There is no occasion to
mention his greatness as a Sire Of Trotters. as that
fact is already so well known that from coast to
coast his fame has been heralded as one of the
greatest, If not the greatest, living Sire of 2:3O trot-
ters." tr."--&} .+ i.3i'""
! Another test OF his greatness and popularity is
the rapidity with which his get are sold and the
prices obtained from December 10th, 1887, to Janu-
airy 2sd, 1885; The price obtained for eight OF his
Robert Mediums Dam was the McAuley mare, by
Yankee Tricks, Sire of Dram Maid, 1857, and
others; her Dam a Bellfounder mare. The McAuley
mare is the Dam of Meta Medium 2:22118, double
team record with Maxey Cobb, 2:15A, and the fast
est public record ever made.
Maxey Cobb Roberts half brother) has the fastest
Stallion record -2:13N-in the world to his credit.
Robert Medium is one of the purest gated, best
broken and fastest horses to be found in the South
ern States; has never appeared in a public race, but
trotted the old track of the North Carolina Agricul-
tural Society in his three year old form in 2:33, and
repeated in 2:37; a rate of speed that no horse ever
before accomplished. He is a sure foal-getter and
a most prepotent Sire. Mares from a distance will
be carefully and economically provided for. e
Groom fee $1.O0, to be paid at time Of service.
Address, ...t& ".
DIR. JAMES MCKEE, .
fe2-3m 1913 N. Blount ST., Raleigh, N. C.
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TATAMs TOWNSHIP, COLUMBUS Co.,
Nov = 1895

May D, 1888. r..
MIR. EDIToR:-Dear SIR and Brother:
For the first time since your most
valuable paper has been in existence,
l ask a small space in it's columns. |
belong to Alliance No. AZ; it numbers
between IS and 80 / am more than
glad to say we r ~endeavoring to
carry out the principles of our order
especially to create a better under
standing for sustaining civil officers in
maintaining law and order. We are
striving to secure entire harmony and
good will among all mankind. Never
before have l seen the farmers so
awakend to their interest as at the pres.
emit hope they will continue to stay
awake. 1 am happy to say that the
name of Alexander sinks deep into the
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III FROM

HUNrERsv1LLE,,N N. C., May 5, 'ss.
DEAR ORGAN II will venture a
few remarks and let the people know
something of our little Alliance, 1t
was organized on the Sd of january,
with members. Our increase
has been slow, but of the best. We
now number %. Although we are
few in number, we work as a unit, and
by SO doing benefit each other very
muchA We have two regular meetings
a month-on the I'd and 4th< Satur'
days After the business is attended
to we sit and chat tilftime togo home.
=Fraternahy So
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BErHAN1A, Forsyth Co., N. c.,
H. 1000
May 5, 1888.

AOS
Dear Brother:-Spanish Grove ALI
ance, it is gratifying to state, is pro-
crossing admirably, applications COM
ing in at every meeting. All seem to
be thoroughly awakened to the i'm
portance of organization, and there
seems a sense to have dawned upon
them that there is still a hope if we
will but stand up for our rights against
the encroachments of organized capital
in the shape of trusts, pools and corners,
which are pressing all the blood and
life out of the agricultural and labor
ing classes.
The farmers in this section of the
country are enthusiastic for S. B.
Alexander and will give him their
undivided support. E. A. G.
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DUrcHv1LLE, GRANVILLE Co., N. c.,
ADril 30. 1888.
A LADY MEMBER

DUTCHvILLE, GRANVILLE Co., N. c.,
April 80, 1888.
Der Brother PoM:-As business has
been so pressing at all of our meetings,
we have deferred the matter of ap-
appointing a corresponding agent to
The PROGRESSIVE FARMER up to the
preaent, so a number of the brethren
saddled the task on me. If my scat
tering letter should find it's way to the
waste basket, l should think it a dis
play of good judgement, as this effort
is my first of the kind.
Now about our Alliance and people {:
We were organized March I'd, with 6
charter members, to-day we number
"a. We appointed a special meeting
for the initiation of the ladies, and to
our qualification and delight we in
itiated 81 of the finest type Of the fair
sex. W. have the backbone and
brains of the best elements of our
community enlisted in u warfare.
We have been putting our shoulders
to the wheel and pushing with that
energy and zeal that can be exhibited
only by those who have been aroused
to a sence of their condition by the
continued efforts Of the oppressors of
agriculture to keep down an honest,
Woodworking class, which has been
the hope and stay Of the country since
time began. We have realized to
some extent the benefits to be derived
from unity in purchasing fertilizers,
groceries, &c. We have appointed
our trade agents, in whom superior
business tact and discreet judgement
are exhibited. Have appointed all
committees required by the Constitu-
ton and can say that all of our mem
bers are ready and willing to shout
der any burden the Alliance sees fit to
put upon them. Have not had the OPP
portunity to impress the Importance of
THE PROGRESSIVE FARMER being read
in every family of the Alliance, in or
der to keep pace with the workings of
the order and it's progress. I do not
know how l would feel without it !;
think ! would get SO far behind in a
short time that | would feel that [ was
not al Alliance a. May The Pro
,GREssIvE FARMER continue to increase
in circulation and awaken every
farmer in North Carolina to a sense
of his condition, and show to him the
importance of a united effort to sup
press the organized monopolies and
trades that drain the pockets of the
Woodworking millions who should
realize the profits of their labors instead
of submitting to the few capitalists the
entire control of the prices of their
products. Hoping to be able to write
again and give more information in
regard to our work, l remain,
Yours truly,
n. II. FLEMING,
President Dutchville Alliance.
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hearts of the farmers and the people
of Tatam's Township. AS A is the
first letter of the alphabet so let A be
the first on the state ticket. AS this
is my first / will close by saying sue
cess to The PROGRESSIVE FARMER, 1t
posts the farmer and laboring men.
- ...-.5 J. 81. w.
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GAsToNIA, n. c., May 5, '8S.

Dear Brother:-As no one has ven
tured, I will try and pen a few words
from our Alliance. Catawba Creek
Alliance was organized on March 3lst,
by Mr.. J. Springs Davidson, with Is
members. We now have % mem
bers, and more applications. We in
itiated ten on the 4th. The farmers
seem to take great interest in the
movement. Many of our best men
are joining. 1 like The PROGRESSIVE
FARMER very much. Tell that Union
county man to come again. l don't
think there is any danger of his letter
going to the waste basket.
For fear [ will weary your patience,
I will stop by wishing much success
to the farmers throughout the State.
~Fraternally, D..
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IFor THE PROGRESSIVE FARMER.

[For THE PROGRESSIVE FARMER.
RIDGEwAY, N. c., May 2, 'SS.
SMITH CREEK ALLIANCE, No. 35l.
Col. L.. L.. Polk, RALEIGH, N. c.:
Dear Brother:-As our Alliance has
not been represented in The FARMER
by any of its members, I ask a small
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-05-15
MEETINGS.

Col. G.. B. Pickett, National Lecturer
and State Organizer of the Farmers
National Alliance and Cooperative
Union of America, will speak at the fol-
lowing times and n1aces.
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8 8 1885,. 1888.

Grass Seed. Glover Seed, Bone Meal.
Agricultural Lime, Land Plaster, Guano:
Thomas Smoothing Harrows, CorDln DISC H@-
rows. Mofatt's Cotton Planters, best IN see. a
200 Bushels Orchard Grass Seed. $50
200 Bushels Red Top Grass Seed.
100 Bushels Tall Meadow Dat Grass SEED,
so Bushels Italian and English Rye Grass Seed.
50 Bushels Blue Grass Seed.
1000 Bushels selected Spring Seed Oats. sira-t
Above we offer you the best, fresh Grass ana
Glover Seed, adapted to this section, and below we
offer you the best Fertilizers to grow the most
Grass: I.-.tE 5slZt l.., -.a#t .ty.5 -tfE'"E-
200 Sacks Fine Bone Dust. ....E y .sou: ="
200 Sacks Land Plaster. -
500 Sacks Agricultural Lime.
1000 Sacks 4t.s,3- .1.. #. e. r -.
r. S.G- &uanO- r
Call on Us, or write us, if you want any of the
~ WILLIAMSON & UPCHURCH.
Ia :@ No. II, West Hargett St.,
fea- Raleigh. N. G..
1888.
. 80. Stallion Season.
s. ~. .# 81. rHE-
Pure Trotdng Bred Stallion,
Huntsville gazette., 1888-04-28
A Good Reason Why.

They had been talking of the sharp
games played on innocent people by
sharp men. when Green looked up and
said:
Gentlemen, don't brag about my
wife being sharper than a razor, but
I'll tell you what I'll do. I'll write a
note. sign it with my own name, and
ask her to deliver my Sunday suit to
bearer for repairs. You may send it
up to the house, and, I'll bet you five
dollars, she'll be too sharp to let the
clothes 60"
wen take that bet!'' called two or
three voices, and there being five of
them they Clipped in dollar apiece.
The note was written and signed and
dispatched by messenger boy. In
half an hour he returned, empty
handed as to clothes, but having a note
which read: s
Come off the perch! All the clothes
you have in the world are on your
back!'
Gentlemen" said the winner, as
he pocketed his fver, '.let me recon-
mend it to you as something which al
ways wins, and as l must meet man
at three o'clock / will now bid you
good-dayr'-Detroit Free Press.