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ten days FROM date hereof, suit will be
instituted thereon.
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Mrs. Mary Foy, who was ninety
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There will be 3 Serials.
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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-02-11
ALLIANCE INSURANCE.

Mr.. EDIToR:-There not having
been anything said from the Pee Dee
Alliance for long while, l concluded
to write you for a twofold purpose.
| notice in the State Chronicle that
Richmond county is put down for
3 4 of crop. l rise to enter my pro-
test against such exaggeration. The
farmers of upper Richmond and lower
Montgomery met and fully discussed
and decided that the crop would not
exceed more than IA of an average
crop, while it is true that lower Rich
mond made about ga of a crop. This,
the upper Richmond, by far the best
portion of the county, is later, and by
failure to get an early stand, fresl.ots,
early frosts, etc, we are in the worst
condition ever known. But with the
aid of the Alliance we hope to pull
through.
Ny second reason for writing you
was to endorse the Alliance insurance
scheme. We have had the matter up
in our Alliance and have voted unani-
mously for the project The only pos
sible and just plan l think of would
be: First, say we have 1OO,0 MEM
bers AID one cent each, that would be
$1,000. Second, what is the death
rate of adults from 20 to so, 40, so,
and 80 on2 Third, then to make it
equal, say a member from 20 to 80
pay one cent at each death; from 80
to 40, two cents; from 40 to so, three
cents and so on up. This, when it is
ascertained what the death rate at
each age, the members could be as
sessed at the beginning of the year.
This added to the Alliance would be
one of the greatest of all the grand
features in our noble organization.
Think of the great saving it would be
and what comfort it would be to
poor man to know that his family
would have little left when he had
passed away. 1t would put it within
reach of every man at an annual ex-
pense of not to exceed $4 or So. By
all means have this discussed in the
ub-Aliances through the State so
the scheme shall become a realized
blessing to all. Wishing THE Pro
GREssIvE FARMER all the success it has
merited, for it has truly been great
blessing to the farmers of our country.
Yours fraternally,
J. M. HINES.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-02-11

man simply because he is farmer or
a laborer; but be sure of his character
for truth, honesty and reliability. The
principles of the Alliance are too
sacred to be trus-ed in the hands of
every one. Again, be true to your
obligation and stand by the enterprises
of the organization. Every effort
will be used by the enemies of this
organization to produce dissatisfaction
and rupture in our ranks. Study
the principles of the Alliance.
At our last meeting of the CASTOR
County Alliance, such was the interest
manifested in the cause that our
County Lecturer was instructed to
visit every Sub Alliance in the county
during the next three months. We
are sure much good will result. Our
county IS we'll organized, but we want
our membership instructed and kept
actively at work in the great cause
which will result in the emancipation
of labor from financial tyrany.
Yours fraternally,
WIN. b. WILSON, Sec'y.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-02-11
INTERESTING LETTER FROM
VIRGINIA.

Mr.. EDIToR:-Although in another
State, and in distance a long way off,
yet the regular receipt of your paper,
bringing, as it does, the news aad
workings of the brethren in a well
organized State, obliterates distance
and brings the ever dear Old North
State, with her grand corps of work
ers, near in both fact and feeling.
I enjoy reading the many letters
from the brethren, and feel disposed
to reci procate their kindness by Civ
ing you a short letter from a distance
to cheer and encourage them in their
noble work.
Mr.. Editor, your cOrrespon lent is
young in the cause, but old and strong
in the faith. The only Alliance in
this community is but little over
month old. The farmers move slowly,
but if any people need the Alliance it
is the Bedford county farmers. Blessed
with good laws and splendid climate,
the natural sequence Is good crops
and excellent health; yet with these
natural advantages the farmers are
yearly growing poorer. Our tobacco,
our wheat, our corn, our hay, our
beef, in short any and all crops fail to
bring us any profit. Is not something
wrong? It would seem so, especially
when we see tobacco dealers with
good bank accounts and driving fine
horses, millers growing rich, fat and
sauch, butchers buying and building
$6O,OOO houses. The wrong is ap-
parent and the evil appalling. But
thanks to the Alliance for the light
that brings hope and must and will
shine away the gloomy darkness. Our
grand council struck the key note to
our wrongs and our needs in their
late meeting at St. Louis. Let us
follow up and press forward the work
the work they so wisely and nobly in.
augurated, and in furtherance thereof
l would suggest that each County
Alliance would instruct it's President
or Secretary to write to their Repre-.
sentative in Congress and call his at
tention to our demands" especially
our sub-treasury demands. Will this
not strengthen our committee before
Congress?
Brethren, carry on the. good work,
but do not let local wrongs cause you
to lose sight of national wrongs and
evils. Yours fraternally,
THos. E. CoBBs.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-02-11
COAL MONOPoLIES.
BY OLD FOGY.

Every student of history knows
that the extraction of minerals has
from time immemorial been largely in
the hands of monopolies.
The tin mines of Cornwall for cen
turies were let by the kings and their
treasury was replenished in this way.
Agriculture in it's diversified forms
has from historic time been general
and from the time of Tubal Cain until
the last half century, manufacturing
has been carried on in workshops
scattered in town and country. But
mining for countless centuries was
carried on either by the crown or,
leased by royalty to some wealthy
prince, and the revenues were always
of princely character.
To-day mining is gradually going
into the hands of the few. I cite as
example the coal mines of Pennsyl-
vania and West Virginia, the iron
mines in the north of Michigan, and
the copper mines in the same State,
and the silver and gold mines in the
far West. Right here I want to ask
you farmers a question which l hope
you will not soon forget. Did not
God in His infinite wisdom create
these vast deposits of minerals for
the benefit of His children? Or do
you think His creatise. fat was used
for few men to become lords over
US all? Do you think that our God
created this world and then in His
wisdom had the Carboniferous cycle
to pass before Him in which the ferns
grew like weeds and were made into
deposits of coal for half dozen rail
road magnates?
The total area of anthracite coal in
Pennsylvania is is about 100000
acres, and of this 100000 acres are
owned by seven railway corporations.
In 1887 the seven corporations al
ready referred to sold over 34,00O,-
600 tons of coal and received for it
over 9O,000,0OO dollars.
You have recently read in this
paper that the Kansas farmer was SELL
ing his corn for 10 cents per bushel,
and because he could not afford to
buy Illinois coal, was using it for fuel.
Again, the miners of coal in Illinois
were perishing for food when the
Kansas farmer had thousands of bush
els of corn and would gladly have
sold the coal miner or traded it for
coal.
How many years before the people
will be compelled to pay any price
these coal barons ask for their coal?
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-02-11
No. 50

ly newspaper is the very thing to do
IT. and We have that in THE Pso.
GREsslVE FARMER. wish I copld IN
duee every Allianceman to tax. that
paper. venture the assertion that
there is not delinquent member -
the State who takes and reads it. Il
Is an easy matter to get men to act
and pull together when they are wen
informed.
Brethren, we must rouse ourselves
from this, we must .7csseSE it5fiif55 s IVES IVES
upon this question and unite. We
must strive to awaken thought and
start an inquiry from the minds of
the toilers upon the situation We
must wake up and inform ourselves
on this matter, or no good will come
to US through this Alliance move
ment.
In conclusion let me say, to succeed
we must not only be superior to our
laborers, but we must be so far ahead
OF them that they shall know that our
plans are superior to theirs, wise, easy
to put in practice and certain of sue
cess. The laborer mast have conf
dence in the man that directs. How
are all these qualifications secured? I
repeat, through books and agricul-
tural newspapers, hard study, obser-
vation and practice.
B. 2. MCGREaoR.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-02-11
LETTER FROM DAVIDSON
COUNTY.
ORMoCo, N. c., Jan. 81, go.

ORINoCo, N. c., Jan. q, go.
Mr.. EDIToR:-Rich Fork Farmers
Alliance, No. 1927, Davidson county,
was organized August 25th, 1887, by
Bro. Evans, of Davidson county, with
Is members. It has increased in
membership till there are now about
80 males and females enrolled on our
Secretary's book.
We are trying to push forward the
old car, called Alliance. We hope to
see the bright sun of success rise
above the Eastern hills and shine upon
the fair land of America.
A few meetings ago we organized
a Farmers Club, to meet once a
month to discuss the various subjects
of farming. Our intentions, in organ
izing this club, are to educate the
farmer on farming subjects. At our
next meeting of the Farmers Club
we intend to talk on the subject of
growing Irish potatoes. We live in
a country suited to the growing of
potatoes, yet how many barrels are
shipped to us from other States. We
send our money off to buy the vary
thing We can produce the most a5un-
dainty at home. Our club is not
connected with the Alliance. 1t is
free for everybody.
CHAs. B. DAVIS, Cor. Sec.
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LETTER FROM NASH COUNTY.

OAKLAND, N. G.
Mr.. EDIToR:-I write to let the
brethren know that we are yet in the
Gland of the living" Oakland Ali.
ance, No. 661, has at present about 10
members and some of them are of
the very best grit, but some, I am
sorry to say, do not take as much in
terest in it as they ought; they do not
attend the meetings regularly, and of
course, do not keep up with the work
ings of the order as they should; but,
viewing the whole ground over, l
think we should be very much encour-
aged. Considering the fast that Oak
land Alliance has one branch lodge
with thirty or forty members and has
helped two others to organize and
shared members with them largely
and still retains members enough to
keep the "machine CREASED and
running, who can help feeling proud?
But, brethren, there is plenty of work
to do, so let's keep fighting just as
long as there is an enemy on the bat.
tlefeld and the victory will be ours
We can't fight unless we know who
to fight, so find enclosed So for The
PROGRESSIVE FARMER, it will tell US
who our enemy is. Every member
of the Alliance ought to take it.
Yours fraternally,
G.. II. BAINEs, Sec'y.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-02-11

The coal fields are owned largely by
the railroads and they are all pooling
and combining, one trust after another
is formed, and the next generation
will gee all mineral lands in the hands
of the wealthy few. I tell you now
that if the people do not elect men to
Office who shall have the courage to
control trusts, who will take the coal
and silver mines and the railroads
under government control or owner
ship, your grandchildren, your chill
dren, nay yourselves viii be slaves OF
these kingly masters. Greed and sci
fshness is rampant. 1t must be
checked or our boasted liberties will
be gene.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-02-11
A SCHOOL PICNIC.
KEMP's MILLS, N. G.

KEMP's MILLS, N. G..
Ma. EDIToR:- As tho great lever of
time carried us into the 18th day of
January, 1890, we came on our way
to Fair Grove, in the central part Of
Randolph county, section noted for
its farming interest, its hospitality and
its grand interest in education and re-
fnement The occasion was that of
an Alliance speaking and picnic By
ten o'clock a. M, Saturday, the mag
nifcent grove and spacious building
was thronged with people from all
parts Of the county. The quick mo-
tion and pleasing expression which
was depicted upon the appearance of
AL prasent was only an index of the
good feeling which prevailed After
the necessary arrangements had been
made, and the hour of IL o'clock ar
rived, the choir assembled upon the
stage and greeted the audience with
some sweet vocal music, after which
prayer was offered by the Rev. w. r.
Brown, of Empire, N c.. but the
crowning feature of it all was the
rousing speech by Dr. D. Reid Parker,
of Trinity College, the great Alliance
worker Of the nation. He was intro
duced by G. H. Cox, Esq, in one of
his most attractive and interesting
speeches. DR.. Parker's speech Of
about one-half hour, was well received
by an audience of about 500 souls,
holding them seemingly spell bound in
admiration of the wonderful power with
which he presented to them the evils
of the present day and age, practiced
by the Unsuitable hungry. dollar grab
bers who, like vultures, pick the bones
of their la boring white, fattening upoa
their hard earnings We would be
glad to give some of the jottings con-
nected with his speech, but time and
space forbids; will suffice it to say, it
was an excellent production and was
voted the best lecture we have heard
in many day.
At 1890 o'clock dinner was an
nouneed, when the entire audience
gathered around handsome table of
a goodly length ladened with every
thing that hungry man could desire,
and am not sure but that nor. hungry
man would have been tempted to par
take of it also. 1t was fair sample
of what the farmers wives and daugh-
ters can do if you but give them
trial.
Before the blessing was asked by
Rev. w. r. Brown. the school gath
cred at the head of the table and sung
a most beautiful song of welcome,
by Mr.. J. N. CayIe.
The speaking, singing and dinner
was simply splendid, and the hospitabls-
In which it was all conducted
will reflect credit upon that country
for years to come.
The Alliance at Fair Grove is boom
ing and DR.. Parker and Yancy Cox
are swaying their sceptres unmerci-
fully. Very respectfully,
w. W. BoROUGHs.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-02-11
LETTER FROM MITCHELL.

BAKERsvILLE, N. G..
MR. EDIToR:-Mine Greek Alliance,
No. ], POP, has been organized about
one year and now numbers I07 ,ex-
cellent members with several applica-
tions "a tile. J herewith send you a
list Of seven subscribers. THE Pro
GREssivE FARMER and Economist is read
in our Alliance and handed around
which seems to give rs a large attend
ance and is the best teachers we could
employ, s. M. @. GREENE.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-02-11
rosrH CAROLINA FARMERS STATE ALLIANCE

uoRTH CAROLINA FARMERS STATE ALLIANCE.
Presidant-Eias Carr, Old Sparta, NC.
Vice-President-A. II. Hayes, Bird
seoratary-E. G. Beddingfeld, Raleigh,
N G.
Lecturer-Thos. B. Long, Longs, N. @.
Assistant LECTURER. B. Hunter, Char
Oh Chaplain. J. Scott, AlfOrdsville,
NC.
Door Keeper-W. n. Tomlinson, Fay
etteVille, N. @.
Assistant Door Keeper-H. E. King,
Peanut, N. @.
Sergeant-at-Arms-J. S. Holt, Chalk
Level, N. @.
State Business Agent-W. H. Worth,
Raleigh, N. c.
Trustee Business Agency Fund-W. A.
Graham, Machpelah, N. @.
rxEOUTIvE COMMITTEE OF THE NORTH CARO-
LIMA FARMERS STATE ALLIANCE.
s. B. Alexander, Charlotte, N. c.,
Chair nan; J. NJ. Mewborne, Kinston N.
c.; J. s. Johnston, Rufin. N. @.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-02-11
WHALEY's CHAPEL ALLIANCE, No. 335,

WHALEY's s CHAPEL ALLIANCE, No. 335,
Onslow Co., N. G.
Ma EDIToR:-I desire to say few
words in regard to our lodge at
Whaley's Chapel We are hard at
work, looking forward to the future.
We are now at work trying to buy a
turpentine still for our benefit the
coming year.
Our county meeting was held last
Friday at Catharine Lake. We had
a large turn out, also a fine dinner
We, the people of Onslow, enjoy the
Alliance very much; we hope to derive
great benefit from it, and we hope
that every Alliance member enjoys it.
Our lodge is improving in strength
very fast. What are the sisters doing
in the Alliance? Come, sisters, don't
die, there is work for us to do; we can
work just as well as the brethren; let
us work for the benefit of our country.
If we want to derive good from the
Alliance, we must work in love and
harmony with our fellow-man-Iay
aside prejudice and work together in
love. would be glad to hear from
the Moore's Creek Alliance, what they
are doing.
P. S.-Long may tie Alliance
grow, and may it be a bright and
shining star to shine and brighten the
farmers crown, that his heart may be
filed with glory
Very respectfully,
ADDIE PIGFoRD.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-02-11
LETTER FROM GASTON.

CATAwBA CREEK ALLIANCE, No. $780,
Mr.. EDIToR:-After quite long
silence we again knock for admittance
to the columns of our beloved paper.
We are all proud of The PROGRESSIVE
FARMER, and believe it to be one of
5tig tbest and ablest advocates of the
Alliance cause. While we have been
silent, Judging from our absence from
your paper, we have not been idle
drones in the great Alliance hive.
Our Alliance all cheerfully endorse
the work of the St. Louis Convention
and are greatly encouraged by the
good feeling and harmony which pre-
vailed among the delegates from all
parts of our common country. 1t is
indeed cheering to the heart of the
true citizen of this great nation to re-
view the work of that convention in
its efforts to secure the enactment of
such measures as will bring about a
return of the prosperity so much de-
sired and needed to the great mass of
tpiling Americans. To restore pros
gerity to the 5O,OOO,OOO of wealth
producers of the United States is a
cause worthy of the most profound
consideration To do this, two things
are essential, to-wit: for us to reform
ourselves in point of energy, indus
try, economy and agricultural intelli-
gence and to reform our laws so as to
relieve US of the unnecessary and bur-
densome taxation now exacted from
US; namely, reform in tariff, in the
circulating medium and in un-
just exactions of railroads and
ungodly robbery of trusts and
monopolies. Down with the privi-
legged classes and give us justice
We ask no favoritism. We
ask only for relief from injustice and
financial tyranny. Let our govern
ment give us this and the cry of de-
preston and pauperism will vanish
from our land. 1t would stimulate
our energies, inspire US with ambition
and revive in US anew the spirit of
patriotism and love of home and coun-
try, so long cramped by oppression
and smothered by robbery and iniquit-
Gus disregard of the rights of individ-
ual citizenship. Give a man Just pro-
lection for home, freside, and his per-
son, and you make him patriot ready
to die for his country's honor; rob
him of these and you compel to arise
IN his heart the seeds of anarchy.
Then, fellow members, since our order
has in view the accomplishments of
such noble and essential measures, let
US be especially vigilant within our
own ranks. No organization is free
rom the wolf in sleeps clothing.
Men will seek to make the Alliance a
ladder for their own use, having only
selfish motive instead of the common
good of society. Remember that
eternal vigilance is the mother of sue,
cess, laziness of failure. Let it not
be your only aim to secure members
In your Sub-Alliances; but to secure
good, true, honest, working patriotic
men and women, who will do your
order good and reflect credit upon the
AIhance. You may reform men after
Eney join, but be sure they are converts
ere they enter your halls. Admit no