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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-05-15
DIRECTORY" OF FARMERS Or
rs CARNATIONS. p.

FARMERS NATIONAL ALLIANCE AND COOP
-a ERATIvE UNION OF AMERICA.
President-C. w. Macune, Texas.
First Vice-President-L L. L. Polk, N. G.
Vice-Pres't for Ala.-H. P. Bone. !
Vice-Pres't for Ark.-W. Fl. Moore /
Vice-Pres't for Fa.-Oswald Wilson.
Vice-Pres't for Ky.-S. B. Irwin. 10 1
,.ce-Pres't for La.-Linn Tanner.
e Vice-Pres't for -. ss.-R. T. Love.
- Vice-Pres't fo fo-A. B. Johnson.
g. Vice-Pres'i rar N. C.-S. B. Alexander.
Vice-Prest Or Tenn.-I. III. Mcdowell
Vice-Pres't for Tex.-M. D. K. Taylor
Secretary-E. B. Warren, Texas. -r.
L, easurer-A. E. Gardner, Tenn.
Chaplain-Rev. J. G. Jones, La.
Lecturer-Ben. Terrell, Tex.
Asst Lecturer. A. Tets, La.
= Door Keeper-Newt. Gresham, Ala.
Asst Door Keeper-H. G. Brown, KY.
Serg't-at-A E. Groom, Miss.
NORTH cARoLINAFARMERs' STATE ALLIANCE.
Presidents. B. Alexander, Charlotte,
N. G. -
Vice-President-T Ivey, Ashpole, NC.
: Secretary-L. L. Polk, Raleigh, N. G.
Treasurer-J. D. Allen, Falls, N. @.
Lecturer-Geo. Wilcox, Carbonton,
N. G.
Assistant Lecturer-D. D. Mcintyre,
Laurinburg, n. G. :. ur,H
Chaplain E: J: Edwards, Cedar
Creek, N. G. --,,l----,-..-.,..
Door Keeper-w. H: Tomlinson, Fay
etteville, N. c.. .,..,.
Assistant Door Keeper-R. 7. Rush,
Mt. Gilead, N. G. -. :,
Sergeant-at-Arms S. Holt, Chalk
Level, n. @. -. .-....
pxrcrr1vE COMMITTEE OF THE NORTH CARO-
LIMA FARMERS STATE ALLIANCE
Elias Carr, Old Sparta, N. c., Chair
man: Thadeus livery, Ashpole, N. C.; >. 5.
Johnston, Rufin, n. G. -.. .,.i3..H
THE NORTH CAROLINA FARMERS ASSOCIATION.
President-Elias Carr, Old Sparta,
Edgecombe county. @
Otho Wilson. Vineyard, and w. E. Ben
bow, Oak Ridge, Assistant Secretaries
STATE GRANGE PATRONS OF HUsBANDRY.
WR. Williams, Falkland, Pitt county
Master.
b, T. J. Ludwig, Mt. Pleasant, Secre'
tary. "
NORTH CAROLINA STATE BOARD OF AGRIcUL'
TURE-oFFICERS.
John Robinson, Commissioner.
7. K. Bruner, Secretary.
DR.. H. B. Battle, Chemist and Director
of Experiment Station. =.
John 7. Patrick, General Agent hmm
grafton.
N. c. AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.
VIC. 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, 1888-05-15

the plant, and fill in around the roots
we'll with SOIL
Either plan is good, and under
ordinary circumstances no other at
tention will be needed, but the soil
ought to be in good condition. When
this is the case the work can be done
very rapidly.
Do not be in too much of hurry
to set out the plants. Let them make
a thrifty stocky growth before trans
planting, and take pains to do the
work carefully, SO that the plants will
make quick start to grow.-Fa1n',
Field and Stockman.
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@sIFor The Progressive Farmer.
OLD MECKLENBURG SPEAKS
Nav Z, 1888.

Nay 7, 1888.
Col. Polk We have unfurled the
banner of Right and on its folds are
written: "For Governor, S. B. Alex
ander," first, LAST and all the time.
Let us all make long pull, a steady
pull and a pull all together to place a
man at the helm of the State who will
make the same kind of pull for US.
We not only need men in Office who
understand practically the interest OF
the farmer, but who have the determ-
ination, tact, skill and judgment to
work for their interests. Now we
believe Alexander is the man who can
and eOiU fill the bill.
We hope, Mr. Editor, that by our
united efforts we can bring back the
same state of affairs that existed be-
fore the war between the States, when
the farmer had something to say about
the price of his products, and the
monopolies and brokers were not SO
we'll versed in the sleight-o t-of-hand per
formances. We wish to see the day
when the monopolies, together with
all the hell-brood of vicious "grat
aUs," of the result of the farmers
labors, shall be done away with torever,
including the lien law. Then shall
new day spring dawn on us from on
high; then can the farmer do Justice
to his calling-educate his children
and right and truth shall agair
triumph; then will peace, prosperity
happiness and concord again prevail
We can then weigh the anchor, hau
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-05-15
(For THE PROGRESSIVE FARMER.
RESOLUTIONS OF ENDORSE
MENT.
AsBURY, n. c., May 7, 1888.

AsBURY, n. c., May 7, 1888.
Mr.. EDITOR At meeting of AS
bury Alliance, held on the 5th inst,
after the transaction of the usual rou-
tine business, the following resolutions
were introduced and UNANIMOUSLY
adopted: ....
Resozved, That Asbury Alliance,
No. 36S, endorses most heartily the
following sentiments contained in an
editorial published in The PROGRESSIVE
FARMER of date of April 18th, last,
under the heading, "Needed Legisla-
tion," as follows:
l. A law for creating Railroad
Commission for the regulation of
tariffs and freights on our railroads.
2. A better and more equitable sys-
tenn for working our public roads.
8. A law to, prohibit the giving
away of our convict labor to private
parties or to corporations, and to work
that labor on our public roads.
4. To enlarge the jurisdiction OF
MAGISTRATES in minor causes, and to
curtail the enormous expense now at
tending litigation.
5. To make our homestead law a
blessing and not curse to the poor
people Of the State. To give them a
homestead indeed and in fact instead
of one merely in name. To make it a
blessed reality instead of a shadow
and farce.
6. To prohibit any legislator, judi
cial or other public officer, or editor
from accepting free passes on railroads
7. To foster and encourage diversl
| fed industry among our people.
Be 1t further resolved By this Atsamee
That we are strongly in favor OF the
enactment of law by which no con
yict shall be allowed to learn a trade
in the penitentiary, unless he be
prisoner for life.
Resolved, That a copy of these reso
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-05-15
OFFICIAL ORGANS OF FARMERS
ALLIANCE.

National Alliance-Southerm Ner-
cury, Dallas, Texas.
Alabama-AUaance Banner, Athens.
Arkansas-.State Wheel Enterprise,
Little Rock
Mississippi-7he Farmer, Winona.
North Carolina-THE PROGRESSIVE
FARMER, Raleigh.
Louisiana-7he Union, Choudrant.
Tennessee and Kentucky-7he
Ioizer, Union City, Tenn.
Free Speech, Beaumont, Texas, OF
the counties of Jefferson, Orange,
Tyler, Hardin, Chambers, Liberty.
Florida-Farmers' Florida Alliance,
Mariana, Fla
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-05-15

The business Of raising lambs for
early spring marketing is yearly as
suming greater proportions in New
York and New England. To meet
with the greatest success it is found
important to select ewes for dams that
are large mixers, and to so feed them
as to keep a liberal flow of milk long
continued.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-05-15

in the ropes while success sits at the
helm. .s.- Oh Iaa ra.-t '
The farmers in this section are well
advanced with their work; wheat looks
fine, and the fruit prospects have not
been much damaged by frost. More
cotton is being planted than usual.
Our watch, word is !" OnaOard." f-1a
r.,r ........ J. A. CATHEY. >
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-05-15
[For THE PROGRESSIVE FARMER.
WHO FOR GOVERNOR7
Only a Progressive Man.

Despite all the politicians and part
papers may say, the mass of the peo.
pie, and especially the farmers and
working classes, want bold, self-re-
liant and practical business man for
Governor. They want, and they de-
mand just such man as Capt. S. B.
Alexander, of Mecklenburg, and now
is their time to stand by him, gs4
10 '-'..~ A MAJORITY.
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RALE LEIGH, N. O. MAY 10, 1888.

lutions be sent to The PROGRESSIVE
FARMER with the request that the
same be published. =
...'.. w. j. ALLEN, Sec'y.
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Sec'y Warren Co. Alliance.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-10-25
Captured in a Corn Crib.

A farmer who lives near Lakeville, and
whose house is just at the edge of the
timber, captured 90 wi d turkeys in a
novel way last winter. Every morning
the farmer noticed wild turkeys around
his corn crib, and, forgetting to shut
the door once, he was surprised on go.
ing to the crib to see flock of turkeys
run out and fly away.
The next morning ho put up job on
the unsuspecting but hungry birds. He
arranged pulley, through which he
passed thin rope, and attached one
end to the door 50 it could DO pulled
shut from the other end. He concealed
himself under pile Of straw early the
next morning, and before long the
flock of turkeys came out of the woods
straight to the corn crib aad entered it,
whom he pulled on his rope, closed the
door and caught the whole flock, num-
boring 23
The old gohbler was beauty and the
biggest ever seen in that locality. He
weighed 81 pounds, was quite fat. and
tho beard-the tutt of hair which hang
down from the breast-was eight inches
long. The beauty of his plumage or
the neck, wings and breast is inde-
scribab,o. 1t glittered with score Of
hues Of metallic lustrc-gold, green,
brown. purple, etc., and these tints cast
rays like those which fash from thu
feathers of humming Bird Loui'
Globe Democrat.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-10-25
Tracklaying by Machine,

George Roberts, inventor of Roberts
steam railroad track layer, has returned to
Ellensburg, Washington Territory, from
the Green River branch Of the Northern
Pacific, whore practical test OF the
machine wa, mado in tho presence cf
about 800 railroad men and spectators.
The machine worked beyond the ex-
pectations of the inventor aad to his en-
tire satisfaction, the men laying at the
rate OF two and half miles OF track
per day, and 10 men doing the work of
rs by the old way. 1t handled ties and
rail, of the heaviest kind in con-
structing mountain roads-with tho
greatest ease, placing them rapidly and
accurately In position. The machine is
so constructed that it can be used on
any ordinary fiat car, tho motive power
being an eight horse power engine. All
construction material is moved on rollers
from the rear to the front, where the
machine takes up the rails and the ties,
laying them very rapidly.
Where the test was made the grade
was steep and difficult. The great sue
cess atten ding the trial has caused the
Northern Pacific TO secure the refusal
of the first machine, an the inventor is
now arranging for building two more
machines to cost $1,000. aed the inventor
receives a royalty of $50 per miie.---
New York News.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-10-25
Collection Of Tiger Claws.

Mr.. Binito Nichols, who recently re-
turned from South America, has a fine
collection of tiger claws. They were
shown to somo friends in an uptown
hotel the other evening, and most for
midablc weapons they were, too.
These claws are like fat, broad bone
hooks, as sharp as knives and strong as
steel. Some Of the larger ones were an
inch in diameter at the base, curving
around to cutting point at the tip.
With these fearful claws iull-grown
tiger can slit a man open as with raz-
or, or tear the clap ands from a horse
or the hide from wild bullock OF the
pampas. The most fcrocious of these
South American tigers arc found In the
timber groves along tho Parana river,
In Paraguay, about eighteen miles from
the Atlantic coast. Americans and Eu-
ropeans shoot large numbers OF the
beasts, but the Indians and other ma
tives make regular business of killing
them, and selling their magnificent
skins. For stealthy, cold -blooded dcv-
iltry the Paraguay tiger has no rival
outside the New York lucket shops. -
New York Telegram.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-10-25
Bismarck Cleared the Way.

In the article entitled 'From Crave
lotto to Sedan" by General Philip II.
Sheridan. in Scribner's Magazine, the
following incident of a ride which
Sheridan took with Bismarck, after the
battle of Gravelotte, is related: ''Our
route led through the village of Gorze,
and here we found the streets so OBJ
structed with wagons that feared it
would take us the rest OF the day to get
through, for the teamstcrs would not
pay the slightest heed to the cries of
our positions. The Count was equal to
the emergency, however, for taking a
pistol from behind his cushion, and
bidding me to keep my seat, he jumped
out and quickly began to clear the
street effectively. ordering the wagons
to tho right and left. Marching in
front Of the carriage and making way
for us till we we're well through the
blockade he then resumed his seat, re-
marking: This is rot very digni.
fed business for the Chan cellor OF the
German Confederation, Lut it's tho only
way to get throurh ,"
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-10-25
A Wonderful Mountain,

Ono of the most shapely mountains
of the Catskil range is High Point.
1t is SAID that this mountain was much
used by Indians in olden times because
OF the extended wow to be had of the
rich farming country Of the Dutch set
tiers of Kingston, Hurley and Marble.
town, and that boioro making preda-
tory raid in the valley, they awaited
the signal of their scouts from the
high boulder at its summit. On this
rock, as the story goes, one of their
captives was sacrificed. He was sturdy
Dutchman who refused to bctray his
friends by acting as decoy. Tho In.
dians did not dare burn him for fear
the smoke would alarm the farmers, so
they made use OF their tomahawks.
To the poople of the town OF Olive
this mountain has been q weather 10.
dicator. Farmers look to it to see
whether it will rain or whether sun
shine will prevail, while the fate OF
picnic parties or excursions is settled
by the appearance of its gray summit.
If the crest is capped with clouds Of a
certain color and shade rain is certain.
Tho mountain will, in certain stages Of
the atmosphere, take up and repeat
sounds from the lands below, and when
thunder clouds cover its summit, and
the thunder rolls along it, tremendous
roars, growing and rcverberations are
heard as if coming from its very bowels.
There are people who claim that this
mountain contains great cave, caused
by stream that runs into it, and which
has worn tho rocks away for thousands
I'of feet within the huge mass. This, it
is said, causes the roaring, being re-
verberation of tho thuader as the light.
nings expend their fury on its rocky
summit livingston IN, w Freeman,
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-10-25
Canine Sagacity.

A pretty little story comes to mo from
London, says tho "Bibble-Babt tle"writei
Of tho New York News, which Is such
a good illu,tration of sagacity Ia ami
mails, that nm sure 1t will bear repeat.
ing. One morning the porter Of Lon.
don hospital heard two dogs barking
loudly at the door OF the out patient dc.
partment and. huriying toscc what was
tho cause of the disturbance. he found
sitting on tho stocp sad-lookiag, long
haired collie dog, whose right fore foot
had been wouade1, and which, as he
hold 1t from the step, was bleeding pro.
fu,ely. Beside the poor creature stood
two little fox terriers, who, Immediately
as the porter showed his head. bolted
away in hot haste, leaving their suffer-
iug companion at the door. Tho collie
was taken into the dispensary, where it
was found that an artery in its paw had
been severed by some sharp instrument,
and in short order the wound was
dressed and ba,dared by ayoung at.
tending surgeon, just as il the dog had
been an ordinary human being. 1t was
evident that the little terriers meeting
tho unfortunate collie, and having sscn
people going to tho hospital when any
accident had bolallen them. determined
to show him tho way there, and then to
bark until he was admitted. A gentle.
man being told this story became suf-
ficiently Interested in it to make ia
quries, and to a,ctrtaia whether or not
these suppositions were correct. He
traced tho blood all the way from the
hospital to spot called Clemcat's Inn,
not far distant, where between two Of
the great law court buildings that are
situated there was found an opening
just large enough to admit the body Of
dog. There was found a piece Of
ragged-edged glass, and the adjoining
pavement being covered with blood
stains proved the place to have beon
the scene OF the accident. IA intim tc
friend Of mine, Mr.. William Hutt a
bookseller, whose store is il Clements )
Ian. writes me that one OF the little
terriers who took part in this curious
drama was his, while the other be-
longed to his brother. And thus the
chain OF evidence was established.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-10-25
British Pensioners.

The English official class, who have
moro respect for precedent than almost
anything else and have been taught
from youth to look forward to pension
as the last and most desirable grip they
can get upon tho public treasury, are
sh sct cd and dumbfcunded at tho con-
duct Of Sir John S,vill, who the other
day sent in note declining the diplo-
matte pension of $500 year. to which
his services entitlo him. He is the first
person on record in English annals to
do such thing, and the reason he gave
is equally puzzing to the moaey-grab-
ling Byitisher, viz, that he didn't need
tho money. Sir John has been Severe
ly criticised" in the clubs and drawing
rooms of London, and it is thought that
his mind is unbalanced. Englishmen
have the highest authority for collaring
every penny that comes in their way by
tho caro- with which the queen looks
after the numerous small perquistes
that attach to her office, if so it may be
styled. Thus tho Poet Laureate must
send her a butt of vino every year.
while the Keeper of Eppiug Forest, a
nobleman who perhaps never sees the
place from one years end to the other
and who inhcrits tho position from
long line of ancestors, NUT send his
Sovereign so many launches Of venison
on the 1st of January, and there are
numerous small crquisites of this kind,
running all the way through tho list Of
the officers of the Household and Gov
ernmcnt who must make her present
of anything from a stuffed pig to a
golden cup. Queen Victoria appro-
pirates the whole lot as calmly as if she
had given somo service in return, or was
not the richest woman in the world. II
may ther eforc be surmiscd what the
feelings of the official class are towards
Sir John Savill. Lord Lytton, who on
retiring from the Vice-royalty of India,
and while maintaining prin cely estab-
lishment at Knebwor,h, was not above
drawing his pensioa of $4,000 year as
/ ex- Secretary of Embassy. Il New York
| Graphic.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-10-25
A Man Who Can Embroider.

Henry Hulse, young maj living in
Philadelphia, recently EN- broidered q
quilt which was placed on exhibition at
the Pennsylvania state fair. 1t was the
envy of all tho lady visitors. In spirit
OF fun young Hhlse attached card to
his splendid piece of work which gave
notice that the girl who married him
should have the quilt. Since then ho
has been deluged with offers of mar
riage. Sy girls there-thcy fancy,
doubtless, that they could utiliz, Huse
at the sewing machine. .-[Timcs Demo-
crat.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-10-25
Something Beyond.

Near wide field set thick with corn
Stood the low.eaved house whore was
born.
And ever and ever twas my delight
To watch the green blade smooth and
bright.
at comes from the snn. 1t comes from the
soil,
1t comes by the farmers who toll and moil 7"
So said my father; but on his knees
Knew there was something greater than
these.
Out of my window used to lean.
The long shining ribbons bonny and green
Fiuttered and floated and through the soft
gloom
Hooked for the wondrous, invisible loom
That wove the bright corn. ut comes
from the soil.
It comes by the farmers who toll and moil. "
So said my brother; but on his knees
Thought there was something greater than
these.
Down in the corn on midsummer day
looked for the years that were hidden
away.
O little green cradles lined with soft silk.
Holding the young corn white as new
milk!
Isaid to the blue sky, "Where can 1t be,
The heart of this beautiful my stery.
In the sun, and the soil, and the warm
rains that fali
Ali yes, but there's something behind it all.
The years go by. I'm child no moro.
Who comes through the corn to the cot.
tage door'
Out with the harvesters gaily we run
Under the golden September sun.
My father looks on with hope and with
fear.
"Love is rainbow, smile and a tear
Nay, love is a mystery. Itgrows like the
corn.
None knoweth the heaven where 1T Is born.
Bonny green ribbons, brown full soonl
Magical light of the harvest mooni
My brothers laugh and toss the corn.
Love is rose with many thorn.
But roses fade" listen and smile.
husk the corn, and know all the while
That, though our love is a human bond,
Its life is held in something beyond
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-10-25
Candled Rose Leaves.

'Havc you candied rose leaves, you
knowf asked q young man about
town, Of tho pretty girl in fashionable
candy store.
"Yes sir; how much would you
likcf'
"one pound, AVN nice box, you
know"
sOh, certainly, sir. We put them up
in French bon.bon boxes. Here it il,
sir; four dollars, please"
"Whati four dollars for ono pound
Of candy. Impossiblcr'
The young man was frightened into
speaking good English. Tho pretty
girl smiled.
s'rho candy is only 50 pound. The
bon. bon box is $i-that makes four"
'I-I-don't think I'll take it. You
can give mo pound box Of mixed can
dies at tho regular price, If you don't
mind"
Certainly, SIR" and tho obligins
clerk changed the order, and the young
man escaped solvent.
''There are plenty Of young men who
do buy them" said the girl ''Some
take sweet violets, some like the can
died rose leaves, and others prefer pinks
done in sugar.
''What is tho object Of eating eau.
died fpwcrs3'
"To perfume the breath. All young
society ladies carry perIumed sweets
with them to tho theatre and to parties,
everywhere they 60 indeed. Some Of
these arc tiny lozcngcs put up in fancy
vials like these"
They looked like home opathic medi.
cincs-small sugar pills in all colors,
There were violet bijous of a lovely
lavender color. Musk bijous, pink and
pretty, and lot of other sweets for tht
breath.
'And the pricel"
ooh, those arc cheap enough; only
10 cents bottle. Then thcre are til,
mixed favors for the bonbonnieres, th'
little round boxes fastened to the cor
sage. Even the gentlemen are begin
ming to use them instead of cloves ant
coffee to swecten the breath. - [Dctroi
Free Press,
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-10-25
A School for SeXtOns.

The Christian Register waats school
for training sections. 1t says of such
an educational Institution, The scnool
for sections will teach the art of bell
ringing; it will have a special courio
for those who need to ring chime; but
it will not overlook tho weishtier or
more prosaic duties of the profession.
1t will teach methods OF church veaiil-
alton; it will show how to make fur
nace fire which shall warm tn, church
without burning up th, building
or the congregation; it will
show how to prevent crcaky boots;
it will etao.ish 81 IN language for
communication between sexton and
preacher during public scrvice-in
short, it will tesch the prin pies and
the methods which pertain to every
branch o; the du. les o, tn, moderl sac
ristan. Lit us have it soon." We are
strongly inclined to second the motion.
New York Observer