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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1889-09-17

planter will plant with a view to
blending the different groups upon the
lawn into one harmonious and organic
whole. To accomplish this, due at
tention must be paid to the habit and
physlognomy of trees. Alexander
Won Humboldt, among his many
achievements, outlined scheme for
creating the science of ph, slognomi-
cal botany. Humboldt groups all
vegetation under nineteen typical
forms, viz: Those of the palm,
banana, orchid, melastoma, casuarina,
mimosa, malva, lily, cactus, aloe,
arun11, willow, heath, pine, myrtle,
laurel, vine, grass, fern. Concerning
these groups, Humboldt says:
1t would be an undertaking
worthy of great artist to study the
character of all these vegetable
groups, not from the descriptions of
botanists, but in the grand theater of
nature. How interesting would be a
park that should present to the eye
the nineteen principal forms enumer-
ated, both Individually and in collec-
tive contrast"
In planting small lawn the planter
should endeavor to confne himself to
two or three of these typical forms.
This does not mean confning himself
to two or three species. Each one of
the groups enumerated contains over
one thousand species, and affords
ample scope for exercising the most
exacting taste.
GERALD MCCARTHY.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1889-09-17
A RINGING VOICE FROM LOUIS.
~ lana.

We cbanced to see copy of the De
Soto Democrat, published in the town
Of Mansfield, La, in which we find an
article from our esteemed friend, Mr..
I. d. Foster, of Grand Cane, La,
from which we extract the following:
"The labor system, farm practices,
non concert action, governmental
policies combined with carelessness
and adverse influences have facilitated
the amusement of colossal fortunes at
the expense of agriculture. If our in
dustries are equally protected and
fostered, why is it the agriculturalists
have not enough of the $4,000, ,0OO,-
600 realized from agricultural pro-
ducts the last FL years to still the
voice of debt, depression and devas-
tation7
Why such operations as corners
and trusts on oil and bagging, impov-
erishing the many, enriching the few ?
Why gambling in futures, chartering
lotteries, destroying confidence and
harmony Why railroad distrimina-
tion to the detriment of the rural
masses 2 Why not in this hour of
depression return to the cotton States
the vast amount of money ruthlessly
extorted as cotton tax ? Why not
with the surplus in the overburdened
treasury prevent agricultural retro
gression which means National de-
cline Until Senators and Repre-
sentatives have fully realized, and
sympathized with, the condition OF
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1889-09-17
LETTER FROM THE WEST.
S1LvAN ALLIANCE. No. l.l3l.
Old Fort, N. c., Aug. 20, '89

Old Fort, N. c., Aug. 20, '89.
MR. EDIToR:-You will please allow
me space in your most valuable paper
for few lines, as neither our CORE
spending secretary or any member of
our Alliance has written anything to
The PROGRESSIVE FARMER. We or
ganized August 10th, 1888, with l6
charter members; since then we have
grown to so names on our roll-book,
40 males and 20 females, with two
applications on file. There is about
one half of our members that are true
and5Tfied, but am sorry to say some
are falling behind with their dues.
But we are endeavoring to
hew to the line. We have had
strong opposition to contend with;
the merchants are using all the means
in their power TO check our progress,
and refuse to concede any terms
We have commenced ordering our
groceries and farm implements
through our agents. Our first order
Of coffee arrived at the depot yester-
day (seven Oags). SO, Mr.. Editor, you
will see that we are determined if we
cannot get reasonable terms at home,
we will send our money where we
can. When Old Fogy starts on his
visits through the State, spoken of in
last weeks paper, I hope he will not
overlook Mcdowell county The
weather continues wet. The corn
crop is not an average; wheat, rye and
oats are good; vegetable crops COM
mon. Our Alliance takes five copies
of THE PROGRESSIVE FARMER
AS this is my first, I will not in
trude further. With many good
wishes to you and your most valuable
paper, which is doing so much good
for the farmers of the State, [ am,
Fraternally yours,
M. G. PENDERGRAss, Pres't.
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THE RIGHT SORT OF RACKET
DUrcHv1LLE, Granville Co, N. c..

DUTcHvILLE, Granville Co., N. c.,
Aug. 81, '89.
Mr. ED1roR:-I just feel like dot
ting a line or so from Dutchville
Alliance, No. 538, and would say we
have just made a little sitting, and
out of 1876 members we had to rec
ommend l9 to be erased. We are
determined to have none but Alliance
men and women within our walle.
We are determined to stand by
eliminating any worthless material
among US. We are determined to get
rid of it so that when called upon we
can safely respond and count on every
member TO stand his ground and not
complain.
There will be no hog grunts heard
or long cared stuff found in this camp
when inspected. Brethren, fall in
ranks and get ready for the battle is
to be won or lost, and we are deter
mined to win or die. Don't fail to
answer when you are called.
W. T. ADAMS, Sec'y.
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agriculture, until planters and farmers
live strictly at home no material i'm
provement can be reasonably hoped
for. Oranges, Alliances. associations,
unions, clubs or Wheels can accom-
plish but little until they shall have
first combined and appealed to the Con
gress of the United States of America
for the eradication of the evils there
engendered and then produce at home
each and every article essential to ex-
istance and this country, the whole
Union will be land flowing in peace
and plenty"
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1889-09-17

Mr.. EDIToR:-Our order may be
considered as pretty well established
In North Carolina, as we have a mem
bership of about seventy thousand en-
listed in the cause of justice and hu,
manity. The time for every mem Der
to show his honesty of purpose, his
manliness, his true character is at
hand. The first formidable foe which
the Alliance has been called to meet
in contest in which millions of dol
lars is involved stands in our front,
his subsidized press is at work, and
his spies are in our camp.
A Jew days more and we shall be
able to distinguish the clean wheat
from the chaff; indeed we begin now
to occasionally discover a Judas Is
CARROT where we little expected to
find him. We occasionally see per.
son who calls himself man and an
Allianceman slipping away from some
store with a roll of jute bagging in
his cart, oftener wagon. He is not
with 1t every time, but he has slipped
In, bought it and then sends for it.
We do not have so much to fear at
the hands Of an open enemy as we
nave q IN the social incendiary, the spy,
the traitor, who would sell principle,
honor and verasity for few cents on
the yard of bagging or anything else.
Ii men who have crept into our
ranks, sought and obtained a little
prominence, are first to turn Benedict
Arnolds, Morgans and Iscariots what
might we not expect from members
of less prominence? The traitors
above named, although their names
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1889-09-17
MACEDONIA DOWN ON TRUSTS.
CERRo GoRDo, Columbus Co., N. c.,
September 2, 1889.

CERRo GoRDo, Columbus Co., N. c.,
September 2, 1889.
Mr.. EDIToR:-I beg leave to say
through your columns that No. - is
down on trusts, and especially the
jute trust. Brethren, stand by us and
we will stand by you. Don't use jute,
as a gift; but be like the little girl
who went to join the church-when
the minister said, "Sissie, (quite
small) -have you counted the cost ?"
she replied, "I am going to Heaven,
cost what it will" So, brethren, be
as The little girl. Use cotton bagging,
cost what it will. Brethren, be on
guard and stand solidly united against
the conspirators; and never, no never,
be beguiled by their inducements to
use jute. They are trying to slip the
cap over our faces; and if they sue.
ceed and rivet the fetters around our
necks again, we may rear and kick
like steer, but we won't get out.
Last Saturday we had big snniver-
sary Oh, what glorious time we
had After hearing the good speeches
from the angel-looking little Sunday
school children, and hearing the young
men and fair young ladies echo the
sweet hymns of Zion, we adjourned for
dinner. What nice and delicious
dinner which the good wives and
fair daughters bad prepared for the
occasion. 1t was so deliciously served
by those who participated. l hope
to enjoy many more such occasions.
May God bless the little Sunday school
workers
was very glad to see the announce
ment of the jute funeral. Success to
The PROGRESSIVE FARMER, and long
life to Col. Polk l remain,
Yours,
L. r. WILLIAMSON, Sec'y.
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o,pzcToRY OF FARMERS OR"
CARNATIONS.

,, c.porrsA FARMERS STATE ALLIANCE.
urasidant-Elias Carr, Old Sparta, NO.
yice-President-A. A. d. hayes oiru-
town, N. g. NIL p.1o;ob N q
Treasurer-J. D. Allen, Falls, n. =: .
Iactnrer-Tnos. B. Long, Longs, n. O.
Assistant Lecturer-R b. Hunter, Char
lotte, N. G.
Chaplain-J J. Scott.
O1or Keeper-W. r. Tominson, Fay
,tteviIle, n. G.
Assistant Door Keeper-H. u. King,
sergeaDt-at-Arms-J. s. Holt, Chalk
Level, N. G.
State Business Agent-W. d. WORTH
Raleigh, N G.
Trustee Business Agency Fund-W. A
Graham, Machpelah, n. Q.
sxEcUrIvE COMMITTEE OF THE NORTH CARO-
LIMA FARMERS STATE ALLIANCE
s. B. Alexander, Chariot e, N. O.
Chair m: J. NJ. Mewborne, Kinston N
C.:JS. ,.,nnston, Rufin, N. q.
oEF1CERs OF THE VIRGINIA STATE ALLIANCE
President-G. 7. B -rbee, Bridgewater,
q
Vice-Pres dent-@aj. Marin Page,
Brandon, Va. ~
Treas .rer Isaiah Printz, Stonyman,
Lecturer. D. sheppersOn, smithville,
ssistant-Lect1rer-P. Il. Strobe, Step
hen City, Va.
Doorkeeper-B. Frank Beahen, Kim
Assistant-D -Doorkeeper, G. E. Brubaker,
Luray, Va
Sergeant at-Arms-Mitton Pence, For
eStville, Va.
State Business Agents.. P. A. Bruba-
ker, Lursy. Va. :,
Ch'mn Elk. Com.-E. T. Brumback,
Ida. Va.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1889-09-17
THE SIZES OF BOOKS.

Readers are often at loss to know
what the publisher means when he
gives the size of book in technicaI
terms. The following is very com
plete explanation of the terms:
The standard size of paper for the
printing Of books is twenty-five inches
by thirty eight; but the names by
which the various sizes of books are
commonly known are derived from a
half sheet, that is, l9x25.
A book formed OF such sheets
folded once, making two leaves, and
four pages, is folio.
Ii the sheet be folded twice, making
four leaves, and eight pages, the
book is a quarto.
Folding the quarto once, forming
eight leaves, or sixteen pages, makes
the book an octave. All these, and
other multiples of eight, by an even
number, are regular sizes, which can
be made without cutting the sheet.
In other sizes twelve leaves, eighteen
leaves, etc.) the printer can arrange
the pages so that all can be printed
regularly, but the binder has to cut
the sheet apart in folding, and put
one portion within the other.
OF these, the most frequently used
is the duodecimo, or l2mo., although
the l8mo. is occasionally resorted 10
for some special purpose.
When other than the regular size
of paper is used, the book formed
therefrom is named by prefxing the
name of the paper, as Grown octave, y
etc.
The printer affixes to the page that
will be first, on each of the several
sheets required to make up book, a
letter or figure, which the reader will
observe following the last line. When
the binder comes to put together the
sheets, he is guided by this sign,
which is called the signature. So
the sheets themselves are sometimes
called signatures, and book is
said to be made up of a certain NUN
Der of signatures.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1889-09-17
CLEAR VIEWS OF THE SITUA-
TON.

Bro. Duffy, of the Wilmington
Star. makes some centre shots as fol-
lows:
:. We take the position that no
country can prosper when the farming
industry does not prosper. That is
the foundation of all prosperity. That
is she producer of wealth; the others
are simply manipulators who turn one
thing already in existence into an
other, enhancing its value by convert
ing it. But the farmer by his labor
brings something into existence which
was not in existence, and becomes a
creator, so to speak.
Are the farmers of this country,
North or South, prosperous Here
and there you find few that are, but
the mass of them we speak of. Are
they prosperous Are they compen-
sated for the labor they give to their
fields or the money they have invested
in them? Taking the farmers of the
country as whole we do not believe
there are two out Of ten of them who
receive that compensation for their
labor over and above their expenses
which they should receive; and one of
the reasons for this is that they are
handicapped by the high tariff which
puts them at disadvantage in the
markets of the world.
The farmers of the North and
Northwest prospered during the civil
war because in the then deprecated
currency of the country they received
big prices for what they had to sell,
and the armies in the field made a big
demand for the products OF the farm.
Prices then were double what they
are now, in deprecated money it is
true, but in a money which was cur
rent and which being legal tender,
enabled the farmer who was in debt,
as many of them were after the finan-
cial panic of 1857, to pay their debts
and get on their feet again. Since
then they have been going down hill
more and more every year until their
farms are shingled with mortgages
and they are more heavily in debt
than ever. 1t is estimated that the
farms of this country are worth S5.
100000, 900, upon which there are
mortgages amounting to nearly if not
quite $4,000, 1000, 900, as much as the
national debt amounted to at the close
of the war. How is this inconceiyable
sum of money to be raised to redeem
these mortgages The interest on
this sum alone at eight per cent. would
be $4,000, 600, and very few, if
any, pay less than eight per cent,
while many pay more than that.
There is $24O, 900, 900 which must
come every year out of the income ot
the farmers no matter how prices
may run, whether high or low, and
not one dollar of the principal is lifted.
With this crushing load upon their
shoulders they are still compelled to
pay taxes in the shape of tariff on
everything they buy or use, for the
benefit of favored monopolists who
nave been growing rich and richer
While the farmer has been growing
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1889-09-17
RESOLUTIONS FROM BERTHE
COUNTY.

Mr.. EDIToR:-At a regular meeting
of Roxobel Alliance, No. 1929, held
on the 31st of August 1889, the fol
lowing resolutions were unanimously
adopted:
WHEREAS, A majority of our mem
bers living in the counties OF Berthe,
Hertford and Northampton, as well as
those living near the Seaboard g.
Ranoke Railroad, in Virginia, are dis,
satisfied with the freight charges on
said Seaboard & Roanoke and Roam
oke & Tar River Railroads. therefore
be it
Resozved, That the Sub Alliances Of
the aforesaid counties appoint dele
gates to meet with delegates from
Roxobel Sub-Alliances at Woodland
in Northampton county on the 18th
day of October, 1889, for the purpose
of holding convention to takessuch
steps in regard to the matter as ma
jority of said convention shall see fit
and proper.
At the same meeting the Secretary
was instructed to forward the forego-
ing resolutions to THE PROGRESSIVE
FARMER with the request that the same
be published. The Roanoke Patron
and Windsor Ledger will please copy
]. 81. PEELE, Sec'y.
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LETTER FROM BEAUFORT.
LATHAM's, N. c., Sept. 2, '89

hATHAAS, N. ", OepG. Z, 90.
Mr.. EDIToR:-I write to inform
you that Latham's Alliance, No.
1920, does not claim any, of the
honors conferred by the resolutions
passed by our Beaufort County Alli-
ance on July 5th, 1889. l don't
blame Bro. Henry for saying he was
surprised when he saw the proviso.
And we hope the readers of your
valuable paper will see that we do
not, by the following resolutions:
Resotved, That we re-afirm our de-
termination to conform to the resolu
tionS of the Birmingham Convention
Resolved, That we will USE no COW
ering for our cotton except the cotton
cloth; and we requess all farmers,
whether members of the Alliance or
not, to use no jute bagging.
Resotved, That all merchants in the
county be requested to buy no jute
bagging for their trade, and we urge
upon all members of the Alliance the
Importance of patronizing those who
buy no jute bagging in preference to
those who do; and we, as Alliancemen,
give the merchants and farmers who
are not Alliancemen, all the aid in our
power to procure all the cotton cloth
that they may need.
ResOlUed, That we will not patronize
any gin or ginner who uses jute bag
ging.
Resolved, That the Secretary be in.
structed to send copy of these reso-
lutions to The PROGRESSIVE FARMER,
Washington Gazette and Washington
Progress. j. w. LEGGETT, Sec'y.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1889-09-17
No. 80
AN INTERESTING OCCASION.

A Moore county correspondents.
dating his letter at Broadway, Aug.
25th, 1889, gives us a touching &C
count of the reunion of the descend.
ants of venerable and highly re-
spected lady of that county. The
lady, Mrs. Clarky Patterson, relict
OF the late A. B. Patterson, is about
seventy-three years of age Mr.. Pat
terson and Miss Clarky Wilson were
married on the 5th day of March in
the year 1888. They had born unto
them fifteen children, nine boys and
SIX girls, and of that number seven of
the boys and four of the girls married,
and have had born unto A. B. Patter.
son and wife, Clarky Patterson.
seventy nine grandchildren and seven
great-grand children.
On the 25th of August, 1889. it
being the anniversary of the birth of
the dear old mother, grand mother
and great-grand mother, she proposed
to "set" a dinner in order to see all
the children together at one time, be,
fore she dies. On the appointed day
they all met at the old homestead.
They formed line, in regular order.
beginning with the oldest and going
to the youngest, making in all, that
are now living, ninety three souls, and
OF that number, about all who are of
proper age, are members of the Bap-
test Church. It was sight worth
beholdlng to see the dear old sainted
mother in the centre, as the groupe
OF children formed a circle around
her, and to observe their joyous, love-
lit faces, and to hear, in tremulous
tones, her solemn but affectionate ap-
peal to them to meet her in heaven,
The eldest son, Sc years of age,
who is deacon in the church, led
the kneeling company in very ear
nest, feeling prayer in which he i'm
plored the blessings of God upon the
aged mother and upon each individual
present. Soon followed the feast.
All repaired to the table in the grove,
specially prepared for the occasion,
and partook to safety of the many
substantials and delicacies with which
the table was ladened.
After few hours had been spent
together, shaking hands and exchang.
ing greetings, singing the songs Of
Zion, asking blessings, dining to-
gether, experiencing the joys of a re.
united family circle and hearing a
solemn but affectionate charge from
the dear old mother, the party made
ready to return to their respective
homes. This, of course, was the sad
dest feature of the affair Hand
shaking, "good byes" and "God-
bless -yous were said amid showers
of tears. The scene was touchingly
pathetic as the participants were re-
minded that this was probably the
last time they would all meet together
again, and the recollection of the oc-
casion will linger with us always.
The writer concludes his letter as
follows: "Now, we go to our church,
Antioch, to join our pastor, Bro.
A. N. Campbell, in revival of re-
igion, and as one may suppose, our
hearts are tender and ready for the
work, from the scene we have Just
witnessed. Will you please publish
the above and oblige all the Patterson
family. Very truly,
The CHILDREN.
Biblical Recorder please copy.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1889-09-17

The time has passed for farmers to
depend on muscle and hard labor
alone. They must use their brains as
we'll as hands. They must do more
thinking and planning if they desire
to receive the best results The lawyer
studies law. The doctor medicine,
The merchant must study commerce,
the laws of supply and demand, and
the banker must acquaint himself
with the principles and details of
finances. Just so the farmer must
study farming. The experiments of
last year in crop raising and breeding
must be remembered and put to prac-
tical use this year. Not only his own
experience but that of his co-laborers
should be his to profit by. Farming
is science, and there are many new
things to learn in it yet; and the best
and cheapest way to learn those things
is by study. Take agricultural papers,
read in their columns the experiences
and observations of others and avail
yourself of the many useful hints and
suggestions ns.-Anaergc0n Former
-
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1889-09-17

Fifty persons were seriously poisoned
by eating cheese at the village Of
Bettsville, Ohio, Saturday, and it is.
feared some may die.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1889-09-17

Wise men always have to be told
how wise they are.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-09-10
FOR SALE--HOUSES

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