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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1889-04-11
The Private St cfetary.

Boston laughed again as it has lanshel
before, at the trials and tribulations Of
the hero of last nights play at the Park
Theatre That the drama is funny, it Is
needless to say-tnat II WAS Wei a0f6ti j.
equally obvious when the cast is noted.
1t is one of those comedy sketches which
will always please the popular TASTE
with plenty of action, plenty of romance,
plenty of reality, plenty of edd situations,
il is comedy which always catches the
popular taste. and, we'll acted AS it WAS
last night, and always has been here, ii
can hardly fail to perpetna'e the success
which has followed it since its inception
The house last night was large and lnliy
appreciative, and the same success may
be confidently predicted fer the entire Ell
uaacmrut. Nv, Gillette AS the secretary
,vns funny in his peculiar way, aud his
success was most pronounced. MIR. llar-
nv Alien made hit as tatterniol', Ms
Mary Steele was pleasing and entirely
satisfactory Edith, and Mr.. Tavers ~
Douglass. Miss Louise Rial as Nil Ash
ford. and Mr.. John Archer MS Harry gaNe
good suplurt. "1hc Private Secretary
viii be given all this week.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1889-04-11

As family medicine which viii meet
50 many enctg, uei,s .e ms idpr
Bro WIS Instant Relief lead-
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1889-04-11

MIR. and Mrs. NJ, p. Waterman, in de-
porting for their new home in Seattle,
Washington Territory, wish to thank TIE
citizens of SkoNhegan for Tie iuahy
kindnrsses shown to them during their
- Years residence here. They have not
forgotten the assistance and sympathy
tend, rcd on many occasions and parl icu-
larly at the time of the burning oi their
residence, and when misfortune came 80
-udLcnly upon their only son they r.,
member too, in this connection. the aid
so kindly rendered by the oillciais ana
employees of the Maine Central IL
Comuauy in whose service Mr.. Waterman
wa, formerly employed. They much re-
yrct that in leaving Skowheaan they must
hid adien, perhaps forever, TO 81 many
who have shown themselves friends i'll
need and friends indeed.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1889-04-11

A bill for local government 10 Scotland
has been introduced In the English House
OF Commons.
Boulauger has telegraphed 10 Paris that
the report that be has been requested 70
leaye bslgiun y untrue.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1889-04-11
THURSDAY. APRIL 18th, 1889.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
lob Printing.

IN. lob Printing Establishment connected with
r.. SoytpsEr KgpoRrER is prepared to do all class
res u work, the richest as well as me most common
rnloyed and large stock OF paper, envelopes, and
Using wedding and business cards in great va
III Orders of dances, bills of fare, programs,
etc. printed in great variety of styles on short
.oiice. Commercial printing specially. Orders
hy mail will receive careful attention
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1889-04-11

Mis-, Sadie Lamb teacher in voice cul.
ture. Pure lialian method. 30 cents per
lesson. Engagements nay he mad. with
Mrs. {. L. Low, SkoWhegan. Me.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1889-04-11
DR.. orrin Fitzgerald. formerly of De,

Dir. orrin Fitzgerald. formerly of DeN-
ter, Me- now Chief Examining aud Con-
,niting Physician oil the Medical Home,
All,ton, Boston. viii, by request, visit
Skowhesen, THURSDAY, April 18TH enc
day only, and examine all who may call
on HIM free OF charge, at Hescltpn
llou,e. Don't fail 10 SEE him. lie treats
all diseases, and will not say cure unless
permanent cure can be Affected Wv
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1889-04-11
Each 9 la DIV.
Doors opened 100 o'clock.
Commence 400 o'clock.

Tile exquisite perfume which Will lie given
away. Is made ftom NIoLEr-. and IT,: an mira
ten. lis odar i lnsting aud is pronounced by
cniinoss III To hc unt qutlled rNrn by the hest
french perfume OF same name.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1889-04-11
Blaze, at Madison.

Immense variety of slippers at Hart
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1889-10-08

the money, and that means power,
and that they are drilled to be old
veterans in combination, we feel the
magnitude of the fight. When we
know that by money alone they have
beaten the best President we have
had since Washington and that they
own both houses in Congress, we see
there is no hope in legislation. Now,
brethren, are you not tired of bowling
and complaining over your tribula-
tons +? Our enemies only laugh at
us, for they think we are bound.
Are we Shall we bow down to this
new god? Shall we swallow the
bagging trust, the sugar trust and,
may be, the railroad trust :? Shall we
go on complaining and abusing every
one else while we have the remedy
in our own hands? Are we not
banded together for mutual defence !?
Suppose we say we will give so much
for coffee, so much for sugar, and no
more, and stand to it. L think 1t
would reach our need. I know that a
great many will say such things reg
ulate themselves, but how in the
name of heaven a they regulate
themselves if we allow a ring to
manipulate the price according to
their pleasure Why can't we say
we will not buy one pound of coffee,
one pound of sugar, n yard of
calico, not one pound of anything
controlled by these accursed rings;
and more, let us say we will not buy
one yard of calico, one block of cot
ton, one pillow, one chair or have any
thing from any factory that will not
deal with the farmers and that on the
same terms as they do with the mer-
chants. Now | mean what I say. [
know the difference between wholesale
and retail; but we want wholesale
prices when we buy in wholesale guam.
titles. Let US be willing to give a
fair. price for what we get, a price
that allows all concerned to live, but
protest against extortion in every
way. Suppose we have a board of
exchange to say what the prices shall
be. Let them give the warning and
let us heed. What inducement would
there be to corner a thing if as soon
as it began to rise above its natural
price the whole Alliance would drop
it. Hoping you will allow me space,
| am,
Very respectfully,
A. G.. MOORE.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1889-10-08
. LOOK OUT FOR FALSE RE-
PORTS.
CArHAR1Nr LAKE, Sept. 80, 's9.

CATHARINE LAKE, Sept. 80, 'S9.
Mr.. EDIToR:-Please excuse me
fer sending just q few words from
old Onslow. In the Wilmington
Messenger, of the 23d inst, | e a re-
port from a Montgomery house ad-
vising farmers to get their cotton
ready and sell by the first of October
next, as the prices will be much better
before than after the first OF said
month; and you may 9 In the same
column that Lehman, Dur & Company
claim that the present crop of cotton
is the largest for many years, Nov,
Mr. Editor, those reports may be true
and the advice may be good, though
they don't correspond with the condl-
ton of things in this section. l am
sure that in no year since 1867 that
the cotton crop has been as short as
this present crop Of 1889. l speak
of the crops lying within the boun-
diaries of the Wilmington, Weldon
and Atlantic Railroads down to the
sea shore.
These circulars may be sent out in
somebody's interest, but I can't think
they are intended for the farmers.
benefit, and will say to my brother
farmers Of the cotton States, heed not
those circulars and do not let them
throw you from your line of duty and
interest, but stand firm as the rocks,
high as the hills, deep a thu valleys,
and as broad as the sea. Yes, your
army is now passing through dry
shod, and pretty soon Pharaoh and
his hest will be swallowed up in try
ing to capture you, and we, as the
Israelites, must and will begfree from !.
bondage.
Let us answer our foes as Christ
did the devil when he asked the Lord
to worship him. Say to them, pay
our prices and we will. sell. We trust
in the unity of the Alliance for good
management in all things. / remain
yours as ever,
JOHN MARsHBURN.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1889-10-08
TO THE FARMERS OF THE
NINTH CONGRESSIONAL
DISTRICT.

Thomas B. Long, State Lecturer, Farm
ers' Alliance of North Carolina, will
address the farmers of the Ninth Con-
gressional District at the following times
and places, on the beauties and purposes
of the Farmers Alliance of the State
and Nation, General Robert B. Vance,
Lecturer for this District, will be present
at all of these appointments that he can
possibly attend:
BakersvilIe, Mitchell Co., Monday, Oct. r..
Spruce Pine, Mitchell Co., Tuesday, Oct. 8.
Marion, Mcdowell Co, Wednesday, Oct. 8.
Old Fort, Mcdowell Co., Thursday, Oct. 10
Black Mountain, Buncombe Co., Friday,
Vests Chapel, Buncomble Co., Saturday,
Oct. II.
Brevard, Transylvania Co., Monday, Oct. IA.
Calhoun, Transylvania Co., Tuesday, Oct.
Is.
Hetcher's Henderson Co., "Wednesday Oct.
Alexander, Buncombe Co., Friday, Oct. Is.
Blue Ridge, Henderson Co., Tuesday, Oct.
Columbus, Polk Co., Wednesday, Oct. %.
Twitty, Rutherford Co., Thursday, Oct. "a.
Vance Academy, Rutherford Co., Friday,
Marble, Cherokee Co., Tuesday, Oct. %.
Valley River, Cherokee Co.. Wednesday,
Robbdnsvllle, Graham county, Thursday,
Oct. 81. -
Nantahala church, Macon county, Saturday,
Nov. 2.
Franklin, Macon county, Monday, Nov. f..
Savannah, Jackson county, Tuesday, Nov. 5.
Mars Hill, Madison county, Thursday, Nov.
Bull Greek church, Madison county, Fri
day, Nov. 8.
Antioch church, Madison county, Saturday,
Nov. 9.
r. B. Hunter, Assistant State Lecturer,
will speak at the following times and
places:
South Mills, Camden county, Tuesday.
Oct. 8.
Currituck court house, Currituck county.
Wednesday, Oct. 8.
Elizabeth City, Pasquotank county, Thurs
day, Oct. 10.
Hereford, Perquimans county, Friday, Oct.
IL.
Edenton, Chowan county, Saturday. Oct. 70.
Plymouth, Washington county, Monday,
Oct. IA.
GAINESVILLE. Martin county, Tuesday, Oct. is.
Williamson, Martin county, Wednesday,
Oct. 16.
All officers and members of the ALI
ance are most respectfully requested to
give publicity to these appointments and
be present to take part in the speaking if
they desire to do SC.
October LIST, 1889.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1889-10-08
NOTICE.

In addition to contract made by Capt.
Darden for 10000 yards of bagging. I
have just closed a contract with the J,
Turner, Morehead & Co. Mills for all the
cotton bagging they can make to Decem-
Der lst, at 124 cents per running ward.
+. 0. B. 2 per cent. off for cash. 1t is
A inches wide, weighs II ounces per
yard. Will be shipped to Business Agents
as fast as it can be manufactured, say
from 10000 to $4,000 yards per month.
Will be shipped with cash draft bill of
lading attached. Orders will be filed in
regular order as received. Business
Agents who have not done so, will place
their orders at once for bagging.
w. IL. WORTH, State Business Agent.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1889-10-08
TIE
Backbone Of The Country

It IL q conceded fact In the minds of every bust
ness man that the commercial status OF every COM
munity Is greatly dependent on the farmers of our
country In fact, so much so that should Ill fortune
visit the fields of our never ceaslng toilers, then the
merchants OF our city would be forced to retreat.
therefore, let us as business men aid and shield the
the farmers whom I consider the backbone of
every community, from every impediment that is
Mr.. L. G. Bagwell, having removed his stock of
Caskets, Collins, Burial Robes and everything in
the Undertaking line, TO the corner of East Martin
and South Blount Sts., is fully prepared to accom-
with the necessary equipments to give entire salts.
faction. The most careful attention given to all
orders at day or night.
We heartily recommend Nj. Bagwen az a young
man of untiring energy, and should you need any
thing In the Undertaker's line, visit his place Of
business, corner OF Z. Martin and South Blount Sts.,
and full satisfaction will be extended in q most
yentlemanlY manner.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1889-10-08
LoNe's, N. c., Oct. l, 1889.

AON6 ., NN' O'J Wv AOO"'
DEAR SIR AND Bro. Enclosed
please find list of appointments for
Ninth Congressional District.
My Brother Hunter and myself will
fill the appointments made, Until the
the District Lecturer returns, we will
then place the work in his hands, and
wend our way east, separating after
we fully understand each other, and
find the work of the District Lectur-
ers properly under way.
I hope to be able to send you lists
of appointments from several District
Lecturers in a few days. The work
goes bravely on. Truth, right and
Justice are ours; why should we fear?
Fraternally yours,
THOMAS B. Lone,
State Lecturer.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1889-10-08
NOTICE.

The next meeting Of Alliance Peanut
Union will be held at Waverly, Sussex
Co, Va, on Thursday, the 18th day of
October, 1889. The Sub-Alliances, of
Virginia and North Carolina growing
peanuts, will send one delegate each. The
delegates attending the meeting will
bring the annual dues of his Alliance, rs
cents, for each member growing peanuts.
Reduced rates on the railroads and at
hotels, have been secured.
R. T. BARNES, Pres't.
R. s. BoYKIN, Sec'y.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1889-10-08

Timely notice will be given of other
appointments, as al the Sub-Alliances in
the county are to be visited, All farmers
and laborers and the general public are
cordially invited to attend these meetings,
and bring your wives and daughters.
The brethren will please secure house
room to be used in the event of bad
weather, as the appointments are to be
filed regardless of the weather.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1889-10-08

By order of the Executive Committee
of Wake county Alliance, in conformity
to a resolution passed in the County ALI
ance, August 23d, 1889, D. P. Meacham
will lecture at the following Sub-Alli-
ances on the principles and purposes of
the Alliance, the condition and depression
of the producing classes, and remedy, on
the DAYS as follows:
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1889-10-08
A BERTHE FARMERS VIEWS.
PowELLsvILLE, BERTHE Co., N. c.,

PowELLsvILLE, BERTHE Co., N. c.,
Aug. l6, '89.
Mr.: EDIToR:-I have been requested
by the Powellsville Alliance to write
you, and give through your columns,
a few crude ideas that we want our
leaders to digest and improve. In
the first place we deem that the fore
most duty of the Alliance is to ioht
sne moneyed monopolies. Now
Mnen we consider that they have all
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1889-10-08

All tested new and standard varieties.
Choice clean stocks and healthy, we'll
developed grains. Write for new Fall
Circular, giving full descriptions and
prices.
7. W. WooD & Sous, Seedsmen,
se1O2t Richmond, Va.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1889-10-08
NOTICE TO COUNTY BUSINESS
AGENTS.

County Alliances who wish TO bnv
their shoes and boots through the Farm
ers Alliance, will write to S. J. Perry.
N. O., and arrange dates when
he VIII meet your Alliance and exhibit
shoes and take your orders.
W H WORTH, S. B. A.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1889-10-08
Land for Sale |

Will sell 1874 acres of land lying twelve
miles south of Raleigh. Good dwelling, six
rooms: ali other houses needful, IS acres in a
state Of cultivation. Said landsis adapted to
corn, cotton and t~oDaoco; soil !, ed and sandy.
For iurther particulars, call and see or ad-
dress, RUFUS A. SMITH,
se31m Gully's Mill, Wake Co., {.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1889-10-08
BUFFALO, N. Y, FAIR.

The Richmond and Danville Railroad
will sell, during the month of September,
round-trip summer excursion tickets to
Niagara Falls, N. Y, good to return un-
tai Oct. 3lSt, at the following rates.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1889-10-08
Wanted.

By competent young lady, a position as
teacher. Assistant to take primary depart
ment in a school, preferred.
Address, MISS h.,
se82t - Wallace, Duplin Co., NC.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1889-10-08
NOTICE.

Having qualified as Executor under the
last will and testament of Upchurch Smith,
deceased, before the Clerk of the Superior
Court of Wake county, 1 hereby give notice
to all persons indebted to said estate to make
payment to me at my residence in Marks
whom the estate is indie tied to present their
claims on or before the 18th of September,
1889, or this will be plead in bar of their re-
coYery. JNo. W. SMITH, Executor.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1889-10-08

Parties desiring to attend the Great
international Fair at Buffalo, N. Y, can
avail themselves of these rates.
W. A. TURK, d. P. A.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1889-10-08
YanCey 4 Stronac6
Nos. S19, S21 and S2S Wilmington St. M
gan street. "O Nor
Raleigh, N. Q.

the largest stock of Buggies, CaTriaoaSa aug cary
Wagons, Road Carts and Farm WAGONS Sf2prtng
state, having In stock now aoou. tnre4 ~ the
Vehicles ranging in price from $500 to SSS1st 66
We are prepared to do any kin of Tano, 5000.
short notice. We quote you some of our pp pricagg On
Oae-horse Wagons, $25.OO to s5Noo
Two-horse Wagons, SOC to so w.
Open Buggies, 5000 to 6o w.
Top Buggies, 5000 to ~ NY
Spring Wagons, 5000 to 8 5 W.
Road Carts, 1900 to AZ U Nv
When you want anything in our lin
write or give US a call "0'
YANCEY & STRONACH
Manufacturers
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1889-10-08
Monthly Magazine,
SPECKLED CATFISH AND CARP.

Persons wishing either Speckled Catfish or
German Carp for stocking ponds, can etthem
from W. R. FRALEY, Salisbury, N. c.. Write
for terms, &c. jy30
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1889-10-08
Farmers, Look to Your Interest!
Improve Your Lands Permanently, At Small
Cost, and in a Short Time.

Use Oyster Shell Lime at the rate of from 500 to
1900 pounds per acre broadcast and harrow in.
Can be used with great benefit in the furrow un-
der cotton at the rate of 800 pounds per acre in COR
nection with 20 to 80 bushels cotton seed.
The cheapness and facility for procuring this
wonderful renOvator of the soil should make it one
of the first objects of the farmer to obtain it.
1 am prepared to furnish BURNT
LIME, in any quantity, at shortest notice, In bulk
and sacked.
Thanking you for past favors and soliciting a
continuance of your orders, / remain,
Very truly,
W. D.. STYRON
Norfolk, Va.
All orders sent to Everett Bros, Gibson & Co.,
Norfolk, will receive prompt attention. oc3O6m
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1889-10-08
Lumber Wanted!

If any Alliance brother desires to sell
Pine Lumber by the carload, they would
do well to address
LARRICK & LARICK,
Middletown, Va.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1889-10-08

Mr.. Larrick is the County Business
Agent. au2Otf
Send 10 cent silver and stamped adj
dressed envelope for recipe for preserving
fruit and vegetables without cooking or
scalding. No sugar require. Address,
MISS s E. MOODY,
au27 Attention, Robson Co., N. @.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1889-10-08
HEALTH IS WEALTH!

DR.. e. G. Vests Nerve and Brain Treatment. a
guaranteed specific for HYsteria, Dizziness, Convul-
sions, Fits, Nervous Neuralgia, Headache, Nervous
Wakefulness, Mental Depression, Softening of the
Brain resulting in insanity and leading to misery,
decay and death, Premature Old Age, Barrenness,
Spermattorrhea caused by overexertion Of the
brain, sef-abuse or over-indulgence. Each box
contains one months treatment. 81 a box, or six
boxes for s., sent by mail prepaid on receipt of
price.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1889-10-08

To cure any case. With each order received by rs
Tor six boxes, accompanied with S., we viii send
the purchaser our written guarantee to refund the
money II the treatment does not effect a cure.
guarantees issued only by James McKimmon g
Co, Druggists, Sole Agents, 13 Fayetteville ST.,
halelGn, n. g. ma11Y.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1889-04-12
Written for the HERALD:
MY EXPERIENCE IN EUROPE
L B;id Adieu to berlin and Start for
Rome.

Upon consulting one of the nu-
merous time tables which were
strewn about the reading room of
W hotel, Berlin, / found that
a through train left for Rome, Italy,
at six o'clock p. m, and rot think
ing it necessary to question the
accuracy of the statements printed
relative to this particular railroad,
having the double advantage of be-
ing the quickest and shortest route
an adve tisement, by the way,which
all railroad companies make it a
point to impress upon the travelling
public, | forthwith purchased
ticket from the very profuse and
exquisitely waved moustached hotel
clerk, who was also ticket agent for
confusing number of railroad and
steamship lines, as | thought, at a
reduction, but afterwards learned at
a considerable augmentation of the
original price, which secured for
him a double commission. Here /
would give those of my readers
who have the faintest idea of travel
ling abroad, piece of sound advice,
never under any circumstances
think of buying ticket from agen-
eral ticket agent who sells on com
mission, without first procuring the
services of a couple of eminent
lawyers, and an imposing policeman,
the former to threaten him with
proceedings under the swindling act
and the latter to terrify him by a
promise of immediate confinement
in a dark dungeon should he at
tempt to take advantage of your
innocent and confding nature.
Half past five O'Clock found me
at the railway station busily en-
ployed in trying to get some infor-
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1889-04-12
- RAND TRUNK HALLWAY
" winter Arrangement. 1850

- RAND TBUNK RAILWAY
" winter Arrangement. 1850.
On and after October o. and until further
notice. trains viii Ice rrn as follows:
GENE WEST
Express train for Noutreal leaves Island
Pend Of IS ~; mixed train for Montreal
sud Quebec 90 20 am. Mixed train leaves
GCrham for Island POnh ~ = is m Express
trains for Montreal and the west will leave
Portland ~ s IS a. IN and 80 %. m. Gor1i,u,
~ l2e5 and 5.j5 p. IN. Island POND 81 20 and
% p m the latter connecting at Richmond
Tor Quebec
GONG EAST
Express trains FOR Island Fond, Goiham,
Lewiston. Portland, and BOSTON will leave
Montreal nj O0a. IN. and 10 u = IN and IsIand
roma al &c q. m. and 10 p. m. Express
lor Island Pond and intermediate stations
Wlii leave Montreal at 5 Is D. m. Mixed
train for lslans Pond and Intermediate sta.
uons viii leave Richmond at a. IN. Mixed
trains Tor Gorham leave Island Pond nj s a. m.
ana DIV D. IN. JOSEPH HICkSON,
General Manager