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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1889-07-16
THE PAUPERS WHO ARE SUP
PORTED BY FARMERS.

do not assert that all the paupers
in our country are supported by the
farmers; but the farmers being the
actual source from which the largest
proportion of taxes and tariffs are de-
rived, of course bear the greater part
of the burdens.
When the government goes into the
manufacture Of paupers on a very
large scale, it is very natural that the
farmers should feel that they are bear
ing a very unsatisfactory relation to
the government which forces them to
thus support their manufactured ar
ticle
In imperial countries it has been
pointed out that the kings and queens
and their families, even when they
contribute very little to the actual
stability of the country, are properly
the objects of support by the people,
and are titled paupers, whether con-
tributors or non-contributors to the
general welfare
AS a people, we have also pointed
out the enormous burdens of the peo-
pie of Europe in the support of vast
armies, which each country is obliged
to keep ON a war footing, and who
are really in the pauper class, being
non producers so long as they remain
In the armies.
But none of these can be wholly
classed as paupers, because to a greater
or lesser degree they are useful in the
offices they occupy or the protection
afforded by them, from internal or
external enemies.
The great pauper class of the world
are those pensioners on the different
governments of the world, who do
nothing except receive the bounty
and spend it, giving nothing in return.
The countries who have the most of
this class are the greatest burdened
class in the world; and the people, the
farmers of the United States of
America, are notably the hardest
ground down people in this respect.
They are supporting more of this class
of paupers than all the other countries
of the world ombined.
From June '88 to 'S9 the pensions
paid by the government was $685.
100000.
From June '89 to 80 will be $685.
100000.
Now let us compare these with
some of the figures of the down-trod
den countries of Europe:
Australia expends for her army of
almost a quarter of million only
$4,000, 900.
Germany for her army of half q
million only $9O,OOO,OOO. The pen.
sion list of Germany is the little sr1m
of $5,OOO,OOO.
How do these figures compare With
our $lO5,OOO,OOO?
think it might be a useful thing
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1889-07-16

to place few Of these figures vividly
before the people of the United States.
Why, England only pays to support
her vast army $85, 100000, and this
army supports her rule in all portions
of the globe. This government pays
twenty millions more than this for
the support of pensioners, who spend
their time in either reviling the gov
ernment for it's meanness in not Civ
ing them more, or in devising ways of
getting their equally INDECENT relatives
to emigrate hither to become objects
of paupers in their turn:
It seems to me that the idea of a
republican form of government is
essentially that no class should be
supported at the government expense
that no person, especially, who is
able to do anything for his own sup
port should be encouraged by the
government to become pauper. It
is, also, an essential part of this form
of government that the government
shall give no one pension who has
already means of support.
Farmers, do you realize that you
are contributing one hundred millions
of dollars or more annually to the
support of government paupers Peo-
pie, who only laugh at you for what
their clamor and skillful management
have enabled them to abstract from
your hard earned wages. Such is the
simple state of things as they exist to-
day B. Sterling, an Maryland
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1889-07-16
BEEF TRUST.

At a meeting of the representatives
of the American Meat Co. and the
American Cattle trust held in New
York on the 18th, a contract for a
term of years was signed by the con-
trolling powers of the two organiza
tions by which the meat company will
handle the entire product of the cattle
trust. Senator Dorsey said the two
organizations had been consolidated,
adding: awe have effected traffic
agreement, which practically makes
the American Meat Co. the agent of
the American Cattle trust. ."-Er.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1889-07-16
DIRECTORY OF FARMERS Or
CARNATIONS.

-op~u CAROLINA FARMERS STATE ALLIANCE
Presidents. B. Alexander, Charlotte
~ G e-President-T. Ivey, Ashpole, NJ
Secretary. L. Polk, Raleigh, y. u
Treasurer-J. D. Allen, Falls, N: y.
Iecturer-Dr. D. Reid Parker, Trinity
College, N. @. Do
Assistant Lecturer-D. D. Mcintyre,
Laurinburg, N. G.
Cbaplain-Rev. Carr Moore, Towns
'1 door Keeper-w. q. Tomlinson, Fay
Assistant Door Keeper-R. 7. Rush,
"s sSeTgesnt-at-Arms-J. s. Holt Chalk
state Business Agent-W. A. Darden.
.vvcrr1vv COMMITTEE OF THE NORTH CARO-
LIMA FARMERS STATE ALLIANCE.
Elias Carr. Old Sparta, N. O., Chair
man: Thaddeus Ivey, Ashpole, N. o.; j. 3.
Johnston, Rufin, N. @.
TEE NORTH CAROLINA FARMERS ASSOCIATION.
President-Elias Carr, Old Sparta,
Edgecombe county.
3 F, Hester, Oxford, Secretary; S.
Otho Wilson, Vineyard, and W. b. Ben
bow, Oak Ridge, Assistant Secretaries.
VIRGINIA STATE ALLIANCE.
President-G. T. Barbee, Bridgewatar,
Virginia. ,, uoab
ington, Virginia. III
Secretary. ]. SIVey, AmlSSVlne'
TTeasurer-Isaiah Printz, Luray, Vir-
ginia.
Asst Lecturer-J. s. Bradley, Luray,
Virginia.
Ghaplain-wm. NJ. Rosser, Luray,
Door Keeper-B. Frank Beahm, Kim
Asst Door Keeper E. Brubaker,
Luray, Virginia.
Serg II. Lillard, Wash
ington, Virginia.
State Business Agents.. P. A. Bru-
baker, of Luray, Virginia. -...
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. .....
E. T. Brumback, Jas. E. Compton and
Geo. 81. Chrisman.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1889-07-16
A FEW LINES FROM JUSTICE
ALLIANCE, 1909.
JUSTICE, Franklin Co., N. c.,

JUSTICE, FRANKLIN Co., N. u,
June IL, 1889.
Mr.. EDITOR: As I have been ap-
pointed Corresponding Secretary for
our Alliance, | make this my first at
tempt, but expect my letter will find
it's most suitable receptacle the waste
basket. However, l will begin by
giving you a shortt sketch of our
Alliance. We were organized in July
last by Bro. W. E. Barrow with eight
members; we now number about sew
enty, composed of hard working
fathers, kind hearted mothers, obedi-
ent sons and lovely daughters. We
are model Alliance in one respect,
at least; that is, every man in it does
his own work, and does not depend
on hired labor or tenants for his sup
port. At our last meeting | read be-
fore the Alliance the proposed consoh-
dation and constitution of the CALI
ance and Wheel" and was requested
to make inquiry of you if it will incur
any additional expense in reorgan-
izing, or would it necessitate a reor
ganization of State and County lodges?
And will it not necessitate change
of seals for the different Sub-Lodges?
Please answer through The PROGRESS
I'VE FARMER. Will close by saying
success to you and your valuable
paper, and may you live long and
prosper.
Fraternally yours, '..@
j. 0. B. AFFORD.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1889-07-16
A MAD BUZZARD ATTACK A
MULE,
Fraternally,
r. T. MCELYEA,

Owen Voolfolk, employed as engi-
neer on the ferryboat V. Owen, run
ming between Paducah, KY, and
Brooklyn, ILL.,, relates a story of his
desperate encounter with a mad buz-
zard a few days ago. Mr.. Voolfolk
says he was accompanied by Squire
Sidener, and was driving along the
road on the Illinois side of the river,
between Strington and the ferry land.
ding, in the afternoon, when mad
buzzard made violent attack upon
the mule which was drawing the
buggy. The animal plunged and
kicked, and it was with difficulty that
they restrained the animal from run
ming away. After leaving the mule
the bird turned its attention to the
occupants of the buggy, and made re-
peated assaults, and it was only by
vigorous application of the whip and
an old sack which happened to be in
the buggy that they were enabled to
defend themselves and finally kill the
mad bird.
There have been quite a number of
rabid dogs killed in that vicinity re-
Gently, and it is supposed that the
bird received hydrophobia by partak-
ing of the carcasses of the deceased
animals. Mr.. Owen says it was the
most desperate battle he ever engaged
in, and that he does not care to re-
peat it-&. Louis Globe Democrat.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1889-07-16
ORGANIZERS REFoRT.
BooNE, Watauga Co., N. c.,
.Juno 27 1889.
J. R. BooTHE, Sec'y

Mr.. EDIToR:-It is with some de-
gree of pleasure I forward you my
monthly report as County Organizer
for Watauga county. l received my
appointment first week in June, and
since have organized three Alliances,
as follows: Pine Run, with A. B.
Cook, President, and L. Fl. Michael,
Secretary, with 10 members. Meat
Camp, with VIM. II. Norris, Presi-
dent, and L. A. Greene, Secretary,
with six members. Deep Gap, with
A. j. Moretz, President, and John
Moretz, Secretary, with Is members.
These are all in the east end of the
county. I will go to the west end to
organize in a short time. We now
have five Sub-Alliances in the county,
and will organize County Alliance
in July. Hope to be ready to send a
delegate to the State Alliance. The
objects of the Alliance are new to our
people, and they are little slow to
become members, asking more time to
investigate, but they will make good
Respectfully,
J. w. THOMAS, :.
County Organizer.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1889-07-16
Ex-cONFEDERATE ORGAN1zA-
TION IN JACKSON COUNTY.
WEBSTER, N. c., July 5th, '89.

WEBSTER, N. c., July 5th, '89.
Mr. ED1ToR:-Please give me space
in your valuable paper for the follow
ing: On the Fourth of July, in Jack
son county, pursuant to a call by
Julian S. Carr, President, the ex-Con-I
federate veterans of Jackson county
came together to formulate plans for
organizing an association. After
forming line of about one hundred
and twenty-five old soldiers, they were
marched to beautiful grove in the
suburbs of the town, by Capt. J. W.
Fisher, at which place they were
greeted by large crowd of ladies and
gentlemen. The Declaration of indie
pendence was then read by Prof. W.
H. H. Hughes, an old Confederate
soldier, which was followed by
splendid address from J. J. Harker,
young lawyer of Jackson county. He
was followed by several gentlemen in
short but very appropriate addresses.
Among the number were the follow
ing: Hon. D. L. Love, Capt. J, W.
Terrell and Hon. L. J. Smith. Imme-
diately after the. speaking and the
organization, the large company par
took of a nice dinner which was
served by the fair and noble daughters
of the county. There was nothing
to mar the pleasure of the occasion
and all we're well pleased.
Yours truly,
r G
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1889-07-16
TABERNACLE ALLIANCE. No. sos

TABERNACLE ALLIANCE, No. 8O5,
Eden, Randolph Co., N. c., July 4, '89.
Mr.. EDIToR:-I see in a recent
communication from Wolverine "
several good suggestions to the farm
ers of the South how to make money.
It would be very easy to make these
suggestions applicable were it not for
the fact that the industries he numer-
ates, save one, have been about ex.
hausted, at least in this neck of woods.
We have no sassafrss to distill, the
supply having been long since ex-
hausted by the colored brethren !;
penny royal about ditto. Even the
pine knots have been so far utilized
that we can't find enough to make tar
to grease a wagon. The exception is
the growth of mint, and subsequent
manufacture of OIL
He does, however, touch upon one
thing that may be of great utility and
profit. He intimates that "there are
millions in it," but he keeps the ar
ticle profund secret. That is all
correct; we will not try to pump him,
and trust I am not intruding on his
domain when [ say that there is a
plant pretty extensively grown in
many localities in the South almost
entirely for ornament, which yields a
long, strong and durable fibre, which
l think has been entirely overlooked
by Our cotton growers in their praise
worthy endeavors to rid themselves of
the jute trust, and as this idea is not
patented, copy righted or registered,
I give it to your readers for what it
is worth. And since see that some
persons in the great big West are
about to form trust for part of the
product of this plant, it is as well to
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1889-07-16
FROM BLADEN COUNTY.
WILLIS CREEK, June %, '89.

WILLIS CREEK, June %, '89.
Mr.. EDITORIALS it has been long
time since 1 have seen anything in
your paper from Alliance No. 361, or
from this portion of Bladen county, 1
have concluded to write short letter
to let you and our other brethren
know that although we nave but little
to say, we are yet in the land of the
living. We have on our roll now
thirty one male and seventeen female
members. Wehave contributed fifty
five dollars to the Business Agency
Fund, fifty of which has been for
warded to Bro. Graham. 1 have
hoped to be able to add something to
the FIVE dollars yet in my hands, but
have despaired all hopes until fall
when I expect to get a liberal sub
subscription. Our Alliance is not
growing any now, as about all of the
material is worked up, there being
four other Alliances near us. At our
last meeting the following brethren
were elected and installed as officers
for this year: President, T. B. Dun
ham; Vice-President, G. T. Melvin;
Secretary, A. McA. Council; Treas
urer, A. G. Davis; Lecturer, G. T.
Davis; Assistant Lecturer, j. c. Burk;
Chaplain, A. w. Kinlaw; Door Keep
er, F. d. Devane; Assistant Door
Keeper, j. Y. Jones: Sergeant-at-arms,
Joe Davis; Business Agent, ]. R.
Dunam. Dommittee, A. W. Kinlaw,
R. l.. Melvin and B. r. Devane.
The seasons have been cool and dry
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1889-07-16
GETTING RID OF POOR MA
TERIAL.
SP1LoNA, Johnston Co, n. c.,

DIPLOMA, johnston CO., IN. u,
June 10, '89.
Mr. EDIToR:-You will please allow
me space for a few lines as it has
been a long time since you heard
from me. Our Alliance, Spinola, No.
GIL, is yet alive, and we are witness
ing the most progressive period of our
existence. Our number has been re-
duced from thirty nine to twenty four,
some Omitted and some expelled, but
our body is now composed of as good
Alliance men and ladies as there are
in the State. Our Alliance has been
at standstill for some time. Several
of our members have slept their time
out, and for want of faith and cour-
age have fallen safely into the hands
of spectators and are eagerly looking
forward to the day when showers Of
wealth will fill their homes without
any effort on their part.
We held our last meeting on the
22d instant, and it being time for our
annual election of officers, we elected,
with few exceptions, our former in
cumbents, thus showing them our ap-
probation of their faithful services in
the past.
This Alliance is hard down on high
prices. We have made arrangements
to buy our supplies together in large
quantities from merchant who has
proved a friend to us in time of need,
thereby saving large per cent. of
what we have been paying for the
same articles in the past. l will close
for this time, but, in conclusion, 1
must say that we do heartily endorse
the action of the national meeting
held in Birmingham, Ala May 18th,
in adopting cotton cloth as a covering
for our cotton in the future.
Fraternally, B. S.
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HILLSIDE ALLIANCE, No. l3.

4A1LLSlDE ALLIANCE, mo. 10,
Robson Co., N. c., June %, '89.
W. A. Ddrdem, State Business Agent,
Roletgh::
DEAR SIR:-The following resolu-
tion was passed at our last meeting,
with the request that a copy be for
warded to you and that you have it
published in THE PROGRESSIVE FARMER,
to-wit:
ReSolved, That the Business Agent
of North Carolina be requested to
confer with some of the best guano
manufacturing companies in reference
to sacking their guano in substantial
cotton fabrics, and that all Sub-Alli-
ances be requested to corporate in this
movement.
Fraternally,
r. T. MCELYEA, Sec'y.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1889-07-16

In building dwelling houses farm
ers should plan not only for beauty
and symmetry, but for the convenience
of the family. Many farmers wife
has been compelled to lead a life of
toll and drudgery by the needless
neglect of her husband to make the
home convenient.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-03-22
News by Telegraph
 FROM ALL QUARTERS. PROSPECTS OF THE STRIKE. Twenty-Five Thousand Lia-
 bIe to be in Idleness. DETAILS OF THE CHINESE RIOT. A Dynamite Explosion Blows
 Two Men to Atoms. \ WASH0UT AT ATLANTIC CITY. The Senate Will Probably
 Adjourn Next Week.
.A WASHOUT AT ATLANTIC CITY.
THE wEAVERS, STRIKE.

No Prospects For a Settlement-An
 Agent of Des moines In Search of
 Weavers-The Number ofHdIe Opera
 tives Is Likely To Increase To
 25,OO0.
 FALL RIVER, Mass, March 21.-To-day finds the settlement of the strike as far off as ever. This morning found little change in the situation, except that the number of mills shut down wes larger than ever. There was no indication of break in the strike and no signs of any of the weavers re~ turning to work. At the weavers' head. quarters there was big attendance of strik- CTS, all of whom expressed themselves as de. termined to stay out. An agent from Des Moines, Iowa, in search of weavers for mill there talked of the advantages and attrac- tions of life in the Vest He found plenty of weavers willing to go to Des Moins or anywhere else they could get employment, provided their expenses were paid. A meeting of the weavers to-day showed the same unanimity which has marked the con- duet of strikers thus far and the solitary speaker, who first advocated return to work and expressed doubts as to 8 success full issue, was hooted down. The strikers generally look upon the refusal of the manu- lecturers to entertain the proposition for ar bitration as indicating that the mills mean to make bitter fight, and they are more de- termined than ever to continue the struggle to maintain their demands as long as possi- ble. Among the mills completely shut down to-day were the Granite, Richard Borden, Troy and Mechanics. Others will shut down tomorrow, and it seems only question of a few days when every mill in town will be closed and the number of idle operatives will be increased to 25 0ln
Morning journal and courier., 1889-03-22
RAEkk H AV BEN.
Social Event Last Eisht-Personi
 

1Ott1DSHs
 Harry Konold, who has been spending the winter in southern California with his moth CT, is reported as improving rapidly in health. Mrs. Konold and son will probably not re- turn until the latter part of April or the first of May.
 The special Easter collection that will be taken up at the East Pearl street Methodist church will be for the purpose of raising funds for a carpet for the new Sunday school rooms.
 There were host of guests at the house of A. P. LudiDgton on South Quinnipiac street Wednesday evening. Dancing was indulged in until late hour.
 The special Lenten service last evening was at the St. James church.
 H. F. Smiths horse, very valuable anl- nal, ran away few weeks ago and sustained injuries of such serious nature that 1t was thought it would have to be killed, but it is now recovering.
 The friends of the movement to form a Republican club in Fair Haven are very sorry to see that there is so very little interest in the movement. The project is good one, and the majority of Fair Haven Republicans are willing to admit that there is room for g good club here. Nearly ali are in favor of the idea, and all that seems lacking to carry the idea into execution is concerted action. However, during tls past week or two several gentlemen have taken the matter actively in hand, and there seems to be no reason why the scheme shold not be brought to success ful issue.
 Another pleasant social event occurred al the residence of Dr. William H. Thompson o1 Grand avenue, Fair Hsven, last night. Among those present were ex-Mayors Holcomb and York, F. B. Mallory, Clerence Stinson, ex. Alderman George B. Martin, c. Berry Peets and E. Henry Barnes of Sperry & Barnes.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-03-22
THE oHINKsE RIOT.
A Crowd of Boys Begin she Quarrel Twenty Thousand Rioters Partici.
 pate The British Consul Escapes
 Over ha Rack Eanea.

A Crowd of Boys Begin she Quarrel Twenty ThOusand Rioters Partici-
 pate - The British Consul Escapes over the Back Fence.
 WASHINGTON, March 21.-The department
 of State is in receipt of further details con
 corning the recent riot at Chin Kiang. The
 trouble arose out of the stoning of the Sikh
 policeman of the British quarters by crowd of boys and young men. It occurred on the Chinese new year when business was prac- tically suspended in the town and when the streets were thronged with idlers. The quar- rel of the boys was assumed by the men, and 8 general fight ensued. A Chinaman was knocked down by the police, and the report was current that he was killed. Immediately the enrsged mob attacked and burned the police station. The roadway WAS thronged with twenty thousand rioters, who surged toward the United States and British con- sulates. When the situation became alarm ing 300 soldiers from the neighboring bar- racks appeared upon the scene, but their presence served only to excite the derision of the mob. Undeterred by the soldiers the gates of the United States and British con- sulates were assaulted and the British con- suate was burned-the consul barely escap- ing with his life by climbing over rearfence. With much difficulty the two consuls with their families effected their escape and reach ed mail steamer which had just arrived, just in time te evade the fury of the rioters who were in hot pursuit.
 The mob made various unsuccessful at- tempts to board the vessel but it was re- pulsed in each instance. The arrival of a British man-of-war the following morning had the effect of restoring quiet.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-03-22

SITUATIONS anywhere, Reliable Housekeepers, k1 Houseworkers, Cooks, Laundresses, Mattresses, Chambermaids Seamstresses, Nurses - anything needed; satisfaction guaranteed.
 EMPLOYMENT AGENCY, f26 If ITS Chanel street.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-03-22
A DYNAMITE EXPLOSION.

Fatal Explosion Occurs at the
 United States Dynamite Works
 Two Men Blown Into Eternity.
 PHILADELPHIA, Penn., March 21.-An ex- plosion occurred this afternoon in the mix ing room of the United States Dynamite company's works, three miles from Toms River, NJ. Thomas Haggerty and William Nicholas, both of Manchester, the only occu- pants of the room, were instantly killed. Nicholas was blown to atoms, his remains being scattered all over the premises, and Hsggerty died in less than an hour He was unconscious most of the time and was unable to give any explanation of how the accident happened. His body was terribly mutilated and he suffered great agony during his con- scious intervals. Haggerty leaves family. Nicholas was unmarried. The shock was perceptible in all the towns and villages within fifteen or twenty miles. At Toms River many of the citizens were greatly alarmed. Some of the buildings were vio- lently shaken and the earth trembled per- ceptibly. The United States Dynamite cons pany located it's. factory near Toms River about four years ago. Three explosions have occurred there, in which five men were killed and three maimed for life.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-03-22

AA Cottage house. 8 rooms partially furnished: H;;; sewer, water and gas; on Howard avenue; at .@is& bargain if sold soon.
 Two family house, g rooms, Orchard street, S2, 800.
 Two family house, 10 rooms, on Asylum street, $3,O00
 Two family house, 13 rooms. on Sylvan avenue, modern Improvements; very low and on easy terms at per cent. $1, 600 each.