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Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-07-17

An enterprizing firm of spinners in
Dundee. Scotland, have hit upon .
capital plan Of bringing their workers
up to time at six o'clock in the morn.
ing. The defaulters were principally
women. and the firm, knowing the
weakness of the fair sex, offered a brib<
Of cup OF warm tea to every one who
presented herself at the proper hour
Even during the cold mornings the ex-
pertinent worked splendidly and the
firm have now no cause of complaint
The fame Of the tea has reached other
works in the city, and large company
of women workers at one of the fac
tories in the West End struck work in
consequence Of the refusal of their en-
ployers to follow the good example.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-07-17

The town Of Wesley, Washington
County, Maine, is.especially noted for
the great number of deer and bears
killed within its borders, and ats male
population includes many mighty hunt
ers. Chief among these is'an old fellow
known as Uncle Gideon, who has slain
no fewer than 225 bears in twenty-five
years. Uncle Gideon keeps tally of all
tho bears he hills now, but says he has
no account Of those he slaughtered
previous to 1855. This spring he has
gathered in three, AN old she bear and
her two cubs.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-07-17

A MEMBER of Congress is responsible
for the wellknown phrase "Acknowl-
edged the corn" LIN 1928 Alexander
Stewart said in speech that Ohio,
Kentucky, and Indiana sent their hay
stacks, cornfelds and fodder to New
York and Philadelphia for sale. Wick
life, another member, called him to
order, declaring that those States did
mot send their haystaeks and eornfelds
to the Eastern cities for sale. @Well,
what do you send2" asked Stewart.
why, horses, mules, cattle, and hogs"
well, what makes your horses, mules,
cattle, and hogs?" queried Stewart.
AYou feed 800 worth Of hay to horse.
In doing that you just animate your
haystack and get on top of it and ride
off to market How much corn does it
take to fatten hog, Mr.. Wiekliffe ?"
"Thirty-three bushels, 7" replied the man
from Kentucky. @Then you just put
thirty-three bushels of corn in the shape
Of hog and walk him off to market"
said Stewart. At this point in the de-
bate Wicklihe sprang to his feet and
exclaimed very hurriedly, @Mr. Speaker!
Mr.. Speaker! I acknowledge the corn"
The incident caused quite laugh
among the members and was never for
gotten.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-07-17
FIGS AND THIsTLEs.

Job gave the devil his first knock
down.
I Sins, like muskets, cannot stand
alone.
Grumblers and growlers hayc no lift-t
ing power.
The man who does right only because
he is compelled to is not a Christian.
Gods doorstep is better than the
DEVILS palace.
Love is free, but it takes money to 60
to housekeeping.
Common sense and genuine religion
always harmonize.
6 We never really know thing until
we can tell 1T to others.
The man who is always looking for
mud never sees the sky.
IT you want to find ont how a man
lives find out how he believes.
The man who has a high opinion on
himself don't know himself.
We often pay the most for what vol
need the least. B 4
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-07-17

EVERYBODY knows what a picnic is,
but m ost folk would find it hard to say
how it got that name, and yet it is
simple enough when you come to learn
it. When picnic was being arranged
for, the custom originally was that
those who intended to be present
should supply the eatables and drink
ablea. A list of these necessaries hav-
ing been drawn up it was passed round
and each person picked out what he or
che was willing to furnish, and the
name of the article was picked, or
ticked off the list The open-air en-
tertainment thus became known as a
@pick and nick" The custom is said
to date from 1902, so that, the picnic is
wholly an institution of the nineteenth
century.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-07-17

IT is said that there are thirtySRve
kinds Of granite in Maine, each Of
which possesses distinctive character
istic readily recognized by workmen
acquainted with monumental and build.
dng stones. There are all shades Of
what are termed white granite, the most
beautiful of which is the Hallowell,
together with the red granite of Red
Beach, and the black granite Of Addi-
son.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-07-17
BRIEF "sIFTINcs.. I.

A pawnbroker, after oil, IS but a
poor, loan man.
An eat compliment What o good aps
petite You hayel % n
A red scent can frequently be found In;
an Indian wigwam.
We have seen o bald-headed man inI
the very last1row, but 1t was at church,
not the opera.
Some young men 1--we SO fast thatI
watches left to them by their parents
lose . couple Of hours a day. A
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-07-17

THOUSANDS of Southern negroes wear
the cast-off clothing of New Workers.
Such clothing is bought for little or
nothing by peddlers, who sell it to
wholesalers in the central European
quarter. The wholesalers clean, patch
and press the garments, arrange
them according to size in dozens and
await the Southern merchants. The
latter come from Washington, Rich
mond, Charleston, Mobile and half a
dozen other considerable cities and buy
as best they may. The wholesalers
sell on ninety days credit, and if one
merchant does not offer fair prices they
await the coming Of others. Nobody's
profits are extraordinarily large, but
those Of the Southern retailer are proba.
bly, the best.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-07-17

PROFESSOR ELIHU THOMPSON, in
speaking on "The Problems of the
Future" says: "In the near future
railways will be run by electricity; not
the small roads, I mean, but really the
large ones connecting cities, and there
is NY reason why we should not expect
higher speed than we can attain at
present with our steam locomotives.
There we have reciprocating parts that
must be put in motion, stopped and
reversed continually, while in the
electric locomotive we have the simple
rotary motion, which makes it possible
accordingly to run at a much higher
rate OF speed. Although the steam
locomotive has been very much inn
proved, yet it can hardly compare with
the economy of stationary engines,
placed where they can have an abundant
water supply for condensing purposes.
We can, therefore, by employing
stationary engines and electric roads,
do away with great deal Of unneces-
sary weight, and, the moving parts
being symmetrical, wc can attain a
much higher speed-say a hundred
miles an hour. This would be grand
step forward, which would save us a
great deal of time. II might even be
possible to reach a speed of 15O miles
an hour; it simply depends upon find
ing the method Of applying sufficient
power, and building the locomotives to
suit, arrangements being adopted to
keep the cars on the track.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-07-17
sam Jones Says He Didn't Say II.

The preacher, to illustrate how some
persons misrepresent him, said when he
and Sam Small were in Minneapolis
they sat down to breakfast one morn
ing with two strangers who were talk
ing about the revival in that city. One
of them said: Il won't go to hear Sam
Jones any more. He is so sacrilegious.
Last night he said: There are no flies
on Jesus Mr.. Small spoke up and
said to the man: @You are liar. Mr..
Jones didn't say anything Of the kind. !"
The men looked astonished, and Mr..
Small added: @That gentleman is Mr..
Jones and I am Sam Small" @Then, =
said Mr.. Jones, ayou ought to have
seen those men scoot out Of the room. :"
Richmond DISPATCH.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-07-17

IT will take from ten to fifteen years
for the Government to complete the
history of the war. Whileeach volume
costs nominaly $1,000. it is said the
real cost will be not lass than $50, 1000
per volume.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-07-17

A LITTLE chicken, which, though
healthy and hourishing,, will always
have to be fed by human hands, at
tracts attention in North PlainfieId, N.
J. The'upper half Of its bill is rolled
back in tight ball between the eyes.
The lower half is natural and perfeek
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-07-17

Our in Nevada telegraph poles in
low places, where water stands in win
Ter. are said to have taken root and are
covered with foliage. The poles are
cottonwood and we're planted with the
bark on them.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-07-17

Miss Downton- Where are you going
this summer?
Miss Upton To Frogtown New Jer-
sey.
Mercy That's q horrible place;
nothing but swamps and mosquitoes X
! know it; but all the pretty resorts
are filed up nowadays BY the common
herd, you know. - NesO York Weekly,
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-07-17
TOPICS OF THE TIMES
"A Choice Selection of Intsr.
esting Items.

TEE largest sheep ranch in the world
. in the counties Of Webb aud Dinsnet,
In TeSas. It contains upward Of 400,-
600 acres and yearly pastures 800, 900
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-07-17

IN on address to 276 fair young women
who graduated from the Normal College
Ia New York, General Sherman told.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-01-14
WAKE COUNTY ALLIANCE BUSf-
NESS AGENCY READY
TO WORK.

The Wake County Alliance Business
Agency is now established at 3O7 South
Wilmington street, Raleigh, and the
Agent IS now ready to attend. to the
wants Of the A1liancemen of the county.
If you want to sell your farm products,
stock, or the handiwork of your wives or
daughters, or if you wish to purchase
anything in this market, your Agent may
be of material benefit to you. If, you
have stock of any kind to sell, give me a
careful description and price of same that
l may record it in this Office, or if you
wish to buy stock, call at this Office and
examine my registry. Consult this Office
on the market prices of all your PRODUCTS,
and bagging for covering your cotton.
Cotton stored and money advanced on
same at the lowest rates for charges. Let
your wants be known at this Office and
they shall be attended to.
r. JAS. POWELL, Bus. Agent.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-01-14

Appointments of District lecturer of
the 9TH Congressional district of n. c.:
Bethel Hill, Person Co, Thursday, Jan.
10th, IL a. m.
Roxboro, Person Co, Friday, Jan. 18th,
II q. M. :,
Clement Church, Person Co., Saturday,
Jan. 18th, q. m.
Leasburg, Csswen Co., Tuesday, Jan.
2lst, II a. n.
Purley, Caswell Co., Thursday, Jan.
23rd, IL q. N.
Gentleman's Ridge, CasweT Co., satur-
day, Jan. 18th, IL a. m.
Mt. Carmel Church, Rockingham Co.,
Tuesday, Jan. 28th, IL a. m.
S%toneville, Rockingham Co., Thursday,
Jan. Both, IL a. ID.
Simpsons Store, Rockingham Co., Sat-
urdsy, Feb. LIST, IL a. m.
vii the Presidents of the County Ali
ances of Stokes, Surry, Forsyth and Gull
ford be so kind as to inform me at once
by mail as to the three most desirable
points in their respective counties at
which to make my appointments, giving
the distance and direction from their
county seats?
J. B. SMITH, Dist. Lecturer.
Ormond p~ostofice, n. @.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-01-14
THOMAS cARLYLE's WARNING.

The Republic west of us viii
have it's trial period, its darkest of all
hours
at is travelling the high road to
that direfW day And this scourage
will not come amid famine's hogrid
stride, nor will it cone by ordinary.
punitive judgments.
at will come as a hiatus in State
craft, murder-bungle in policy"
ut will be when health is intact,
crops abundant, and the mun1fcent
hand open.
EThen se-called statesmen will cry
iover-produetion, the people will 90
to the ballot box amid hunger and
destitution (but surrounded with the
glitter of self rule) and ratify by his
ballot the monstrous falsehood cover.
~produetion) uttered by mis-statesmen
and vindieated by the same ballot, the
infamous lie (over-production) thrown
upon the breeze by a servile editor
through a corrupt press.
"And this brings ruin upon the
country serfdom upon himself, and
oppression upon himself, and oppres-
sion upon his children"
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-01-14
THE ~sUs-rRRAsURY PLAN.

Resolutions passed by Wake County
Alliance at their regular stated meet
ing, Sd january, 1890.
WHEREAS: The st. Louis Conyen-
ton, representing the agricultural in
terests of the country, adopted asplan
for the relief of the people, known as
the "Sub Treasury plan;" and where
ms, the farmers and other wealth
producers are greatly in need of a
system by which a flexible volume; Of
currency to meet the demands OF
trade and business may be supplied;
and, whereas, we believe the proposed
plan to be Just and fair to all interests,
and will, if enacted into law, give the
needed relief, therefore be it
ReSolVed That we, the Alliance OF
Wake county, give the said plan our
undivided support, and ask the
brotherhood throughout the State and
country to endorse it and insist that
Congress, now in session, shall take
immediate action to. give the relief
sought and according to the plan pro-
posed.
Resolved, That the Secretary of this
Alliance be, and he is hereby, in
structed to forward to immediate
Representative in Congress, Hon. b.
lei. Bum, and to each of our Senators,
Hon. z. B. Vance and Hon. NV.
Ransom, a copy OF; these resolutions
under seal of the Alliance.
Resolved, That the Secret@ry fur
nish a copy to The PROGRESSIVE
FARMER for publication, with the re-
quest that all Alliance and State pa
pers copy. .
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-01-14
NOTICE.

The Secretaries of the sub Alliances in
Virginia and North Carolina, whose
members grow peanuts, wilIplease answer
the following questions and send the
report to B. W. Jones, Spottsville, Va,
for the benefit of the Alliance peanut
Union.
How many male members in your Ali
ance grow peanuts?
What was the average yield per acre ?
How many acres outsi lie Alliance?
Does a majority of your Alliance prefer
the factory or warehouse plan2
Has your Al lance Joined the A. P. u
If not. will it?
What is the lowest price per pound
realized this season.? Highest?
A full and prompt reply will very much
oblige US. h. 1. BARN s,
President A. P. Union.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-01-14
RATHER HARD ON FARMERS.
RESPECTFULLY DEDICATED TO THE Rem
VILE UNION.

From Ohio's Banner Republican County.
A private letter written from the
banner Republican county OF ONO,
that which produced Joshua +. Ged-
dings and Benjamin F. Wade, throws
a food of light on the condition OF
the farmers of that fertile county:
"The farmers are all distracted
hereabouts. They can't sell enough
of anything to pay taxes. Cattle have
not been so low and so little in de-
mand for forty years. My farm is an
elephant on my hands, and a sickly
pachyderm at that. Although | have
plenty of feed, I sometimes think it
would be cheaper to give my cattle
away than to winter them, but | shall
keep them to increase the compost
heap, SO dear to the farmers heart,
which will turn my elephant into a
garden next summer. If l have good
luck [ may then be able to sell out,
but [ shall be glad TO sell for a third
of what l refused a few years ago.
Wherever l go l hear complaints OF
the scarcity of money among farmers.
One farm under splendid cultivation,
Just tw" miles from town and only
forty rods from the railroad tracks,
was recently sold for $I4 an acre, al
though it was purchased not long ago
for S45 an acre. Where is this to
end 2'-Ihe Great West. ,
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-01-14
OFFICIAL

Washington, D. G., January 3, 1888.
At ar early day the Ritual, containing
form for burial service, will be published
and issued from this Office. Also the
Constitution and Statutory Laws of the
Order, with simple and practical rules of
parliamentary usage.
These books will be printed in neat and
durable style and will each bear the
imprint of the seal of the National Order.
Rituals and National Constitutions with
out such imprint will not be recognized
as official. IT.
This Office can supply State secretaries
only. Members of the order must apply
to their State secretary.
By order Of the President.
J. b. TURNER,
Secretary N. F A. and I. U.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-01-14
TIE FARMER
The Backbone Of The CoDntrv r

II Z a conceded fact in the minds of everv
ness man that the commercial stains NJ enely 0UA-
munity Is greatly dependent on the 70 70 ~, Every CON-
country In fact, go much so that shonId IN OF our
visit the fields Of our never ceasing toiIeTsl ~ ,b fortune
Therefore, let us as business men aid ~ 70 retreat
1.-THE farmers" whom I consider the PsS snield the
every community, from every impedi naCHoGne Of
likely to retard their progress. ~P0Ument that Z
Caskets, Cefins, Burial Robes and ns STOCK Of
the Undertaking line, to the corner Of n.y. tt4Hing Ia
and South Bl0u9t sts;, is fully prepared G1 to Martin Martin
@ @f}6 t6o everybody, both in the city and elSe TSSe9
orders at day or night. gwen TO al
we heartily recommend Mr., Bagwel as q voD,.
nan OF antlrlng energy, and should Won me- lung
thing In the Undertaker's line, visit bs H ~ any.
business, corner of 3. Martin and South BioRR ISCs o.
and full satisfaction viii be extended in . tSs,
gentlemanlY manner. LII d most
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-01-14
Vance County Alliance Tobacco Warehouse
Company,
OF
Henderson, N. @.

This Company has succeeded Messrs.
Butler, Jenkins & Co., who, for the past
twelve months, have been Proprietors of
the Alliance Warehouse here.
The new Company is composed of
many stockholders, all of whom are re-
quired to be Alliancemen.
The authorized capital is one hundaed
thousand dollars.
Our facilities for conducting the Ware
house business are unsurpassed.
We guarantee best prices and lowest
charges.
Bling US a load, friends, and be con-
WINGED that you cannot afford to sell else
where.
Fraternally yours,
The Vance County Alliance Warehouse
Comprny, Henderson, N. G,
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-01-14
NOTICE.

In obedience to instructions from the
State Executive Committee, I have just
visited several OF the Northern cities to
make arrangements for trade with lead
ing houses and manufacturers and am
now prepared to have orders filed on
very favorable terms. All orders should
be nj through the County Business
Agent and properly sealed. All orders
for cotton bagging can now be promptly
filed. w. II. WORTH, S. B. A.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-01-14
$500 Reward

We will pay the above reward for any case Of
liver complaint, dyspepsia, sick headache, indiges-
ton, constipation or cOstiveness W cannot cure
with Vests Vegetable Liver Pills, when the direc-
tons are strictly complied with. They are purely
vegetable, and never fail to give satisfaction. Large
boxes containing 80 sugar coated pills, 25c. For
sale by all druggists. Beware of counterfeits and
limitations. The genuine manufactured only by
JOHN G. WEST b CO., 1852 W. Madison Street,
Chicago, III.
worlds Best. Vests Liver Pills, a sure cure for
liver complaint, dyspepsia, sick headache, and indt-
gestion. 80 pills 25C. Sold byrJas. McKimmon q
Co., Druggists, Raleigh, N. G. mA11y
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-01-14

The National Economist Almanac is the
cheapest and most valuable publication
for farmers and Alliance men that has
ever been presented to the public. 1t is
a perfect handbook and gives valuable
facts nowhere else to be found. For two
cash subscribers to The Progressive
FARMER, we win mail a copy of the
almanac postpaid. You cant afford to do
without it. 1t is worth ten times the
price.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-01-14
MAKE A NOTE OF THIS.

On all matters RELAXING to the State Ali
anee, address E. G. Beddingield, Raj
eigh, N. G.
On all matters intended for the organ
of the order, address TEE P~ReGREssIvE
FARMER, Raleigh, N. G.
On all matters relating to the Business
Agency, address w. II. Worth, Business
Agent, Raleigh, N. G.
On all matters relating to the National
Order, address L. L. Polk, President, 5II
Ninth st, Washington, D. G.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-01-14
A CARD.

Having now ninety-two counties in
the State organized, and about two thou
sand County and Sub-Business Agents, I
cannot, fiji any mor orders without the
seal of the Alliance. Sub-AIiances not
having seals viii use the county seals.
III orders mast have the Alliance seal or
they will be returned to writer.
W. H. WORM. s. B. A.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-01-14
NOTICE.

The next meeting of the Alliance Pea
nut Union will be held in Franklin, South
ampton county, Va. on the 14th day OF
January, 1890, at 10 o'clock a. m. The
Sub-Ailiances Of Virginia and North Caro-
lima belonging to the Alliance Peanut
Union will send one delegate each.
R. T. BARNES, Pres't.
R. s. BoYKIN, Sec'y.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-01-14
GET A SEAL.

If you write to the State Secretary, the
Business Agent, the Trustee, the Presi-
dent or the Chairman of the Executive
Committee, do so ~nder seal of your AUi-
0nce. How can these officers know that
you are a member Of the Alliance, except
0Ohen goa aOrite Wnder Seaz2 This is bust
ness, brethren: The SEALS your protection
against imposition. Use It.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-01-14
NOTICE.

We offer our high grade potato manure
and ten per cent. ammenIafed top dresser
to the truckers of North Carolina. These
goods are made from the best materials
carefully prepared and put up in 200
pounds new sacks.
OLD DOMINION GUANo Co.
ja146w Norfolk Va
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-01-14
NOTICE TO

l desire to state for the benefit of the
Secretaries of the County and Sub-AUi-
ances, that no new password will be
issued until the Executive Committee of
the National Farmers Alliance and In
dustrial Union send out the new ritual
and secret work
3. @. BEDDNGF1E ID, Sec'y S. F. A.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-01-14

When the above appointments have
been filed, Captain Darden will canvass
the Sixth Congressional District, the ap-
pointments for which will be made in due
time.
The blanks above are left so the people
of the counties named who will select
places for speaking.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-01-14
TO THE ALLIANCE BUSINESS
AGENTS.

This Office has information for your Adj
ances which cannot be sent to all for
want of the address of the Business
Agents.
+ b% Please send number and name of
Alliance and address of Business Agents
at once. Fraternally,
W. Fl. WORTH,
State Business Agent.
October 9Th, 1889.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-01-14
TO H

Owing to the large amount of work
and correspondence coming into this Office
this week, we are behind with our cores
pondenee. You will please be patient
and your letters will be answered. We
fill all orders the day received.
w. d. WoRTH, S. B. A.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-01-14
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 oted to present their
claims on or before the 28th Of September,
1889, or this will be plead in bar of their re-
covery. JNO W. SMITH. Executor.