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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-10-07

aud 10. per cent. bonus. Tramps by
the million, filling Jul jails" and
pauper houses, thereby creating further
need for taxation upon the already in
tolerable tax, of which the poor
farmer, owning only % per cent. o.
the property, pays 80 per cent and
these facts are, known to our represen
tatives, yet when we, the farmers,
lsborers and mechanics, ask relief at
their hands, we are told that our plan
is UNCONSTITUTIONAL. Let the Constl.
tuition be amended for the relief of the
people at least. Let class legislation
cease, then will peace and prosperity
return.
When we read of the great states
men, such as Jefferson, Jackson, Ben
ton and others who so often warned
us to beware of banks and money
power, in fact centralizing influences
of every character, it really seems
strange our law makers will 60 counter
to their advice. THE plain English Of
the whoLe thing as, the masses believe that
legislation is controlled by Wall street
and the national bankers. We want
more money and less taxation, and if
our present Congressman will not help
u.s., let them stay at home next time
and send others to the SD Congress
under solemn promise to make an
honest effort, and my word for it if
both parties will make that the issue,
the dark clouds that now lower around
us will be lifted and a halo of sun
shine will light up many dropping
spirits. I knOw God WiU bless the dag,
for He says: Blessed is the nation
whose people is the Lords" The
Lord never afflicted any nation for do
ing right, but on the other hand we
know of several instances of divine
disapprobation at the wicked conduct
of nations, for He says: When the
wicked rule, the people mourn"
Alliance men, stand to. yowr guns, meVer
pull your flag dOoOn. "Acquit your
selves like men," Think for your
selves.
Yours fraternally,
M. q GREGORY.
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THE CALDWELL L A

United Action Replies to DR.. Beall.
Mr.. EDIToR:-Brother R. L. Beall
replies in many columns defending
the caldwell Plan" He writes as
if irritated by the inquiries l made in
regard Gas to how their demands
were to be accomplished. I assure
brother Beall that l have not the
slightest feeling against him or any
member of Caldwell County Alliance.
In fact [ have never zen him; or, so
far as | know, but one member of
Caldwell County Alliance. l wrote
for information and information only,
and | Am sorry that | could not find
the information | sought in either of
Bro. Beall's articles. l distinctly
stated in regard to the tariff, that the
Republicans had the Senate, and &C
cording to both Democrats and Re-
publicans, would hold it until 1898,
and how much longer the Lord only
could tell; that in all probability l
would be dead and Caldwell county
bursted before the farmers could get
relief from the tariff. And l asked
when would the relief conceive the
date-and by what means Caldwell
County Alliance would accomplish it
1t is immediate relief the farmers
need and want; not relief after death,
because after death CHE tariff cease
from troubling, and the weary are at
rest" So if brother Besll answers,
don't tell how reducing the tariff ben
efts US; we understand that, but how
and when the relief is coming. In
regard to the old State banks, | admit
they were well suited to North Caro-
lima when three. fourths of her labor,
ing population were slaves. This
vast labOring population had no
money, "only handling a quarter now
and then" Their masters owned the
bank stock, and managed everything
else to suit themselves. It is only a
question of time, to my mind, how
long it would take the old State
banks, re established, to wretk the
State. These banks were allowed to
issue three paper dollars for one in
gold. Why give a bank the right to
make three dollars out of each gold
dollar to lend to the farmers and
laborers, at high interest, and deny
other classes the same right I? Is not
this trebling a corporations money
with fat money with a vengeance ?
Besides this, times have changed and
many banks would be established by
"men of straw" and as soon as they
could trade their bills off for cotton
and tobacco, up they would go and
the farmers and lsborers would be
left "to hold the bag" full of fat
money, good only in the moon. If
only rich men be allowed to establish
banks, would not this be class legisla.
ton, and would it not give them, to
! some degree the same power over the
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LETTER FROM OKISKO.

OKIsKO, N. @.
Mr.. EDIToR:-The political kettle
has began to boil in dead earnest, and
in the smoke of battle the Farmers
Alliance seems to be the bulls eye, or
target, for the select henchmen who
represent these old mossback politi
clans, Wall Street & Company, to aim
and empty their dirty fusillades at.
But as Alliance men we can boast as
clean hands and clear consciences.
Ours is the cause of liberty, Justice
and equality, and being opposed to
further bossism and oppression, have
determined to assert and maintain our
rights and perpetuate civil and re
ligious liberty even at the sacrifice of
both old parties, if neither will come
to the relief of the masses.
l have voted for Senator Vance
every time he has been before the
people, and there is no public man in
North Carolina whom l esteem more
highly, but when the Senator places
himself in direct antagomism to the
interests of the great bulk of his con.
stituency, as l honestly believe he has
done, and in direct opposition to the
Democratic platform, adopted at Raj,
eigh OF the goth ult., with reference
to the present national banking sys-
tenn, Sub Treasury bill and other de
mands as formulated by the oppressed
of every section of this great country,
how utterly inconsistent it would be
in me to yield that ready support to
him, he otherwise would be entitled
TO. Mr.. Vance is not in harmony
with the Democratic party of North
Carolina when he endorses the present
national banking system, which Is and
has been capable of creating an over.
production of real estate mortgages,
thereby putting the lands of the farmer
In the hands of the money,le lender.
Another crop of mortgages, known as
chattel mortgages, 8 per cent. interest
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ALLIANCE HEADQUARTERS AT
THE STATE FAIR.

I will have headquarters, during the
State Fair, in the main agricultural build
ing at the Fair grounds, where 1 will be
glad to welcome the brethren from all
parts of the State. I hope every secre-
tary in the State will attend, if possible.
1t will be a grand opportunity for them
to become acquainted with each other
and learn what the organization is doing
throughout the State. Come to the Fair,
brethren, if you can possibly do so.
Fraternally,
E. @. BEDDINGFIELD,
Sec'Y N. @. F. S. A.
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where is the warrant in the Constitu-
ton for such a plsn2 Congress has
the general power to legislste for the
general welfare. More speciallysCon
r. has the power to make and issue
money. 1t can make it of nothing,
and base it upon any product of the
mine or field. 1t can make its money
legal tender in payment of public or
private demands. 1t certainly has the
power to issue money after it has made
it, and n way of issuing it is to ad-
vance il upon products stored with it.
So in it's power to make and issue
money is Congress specific warrant to
enact this plan. The only question
which has harassed me and given me
most trouble is this one: Is the Sub
Treasury plan practical, wise, and
reasonably calculated to accomplish
the end in view? Will it accomplish
good2 Will it bring relief to the
farmer 2 Always anxious to do all in
my power to aid and abet the agricul-
tural masses, l was sorely distressed
lest the scheme selected and promul-
gated by them was unwise, impracti-
cal, and destined to be productive of
more harm than good. At first, and
before mature reflection on the sub
iect, l deemed the plan unwise and
chimerical. Upon full and careful
consideration, with an honest purpose
to arrive at a just solution, l have
come to the conclusion that it will &C
complish the end it had in view, to
wit: The improvement of the condition
of the farmer. If individuals can
store the products of the farm. make
advances thereon to nearly The full
value of the goods as stored, making
big charges therefor; and thus permit
the producer to hold his cotton, corn,
wheat, tobacco, ETC., the government
can certainly do the same by a system
of warehouses and competent officials,
at low cost to the tillers of the soil and
with safety to the government. The
nation al command a. good business
talent as the individual. If the indi
vidual can store products and make
advances thereon 20 the owners, so
that the latter can hold the same with
safety, then the government can do
the same thing. BY the government
storing the products of labor, and ad,
vancing to the farmer thereon, the
crops will be thrown on the market
lust as thew are needed, and fair prices
will be obtained. his plan means
death to artificial prices. To prevent
the farmers from creating a monopoly
of breadstuffs and other necessaries OF
life, by storing them in government
warehouses, provision should be made
for periodical sales of such products
so stored. [ would suggest monthly
sales. This plan will not iDjure others.
Whatever blesses the farmer, will
bless any other honest calling and in
dustry.
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DEATHS.

At his home, in Rowan county, on the
oath of August, Bro. w. W. Atkins, a
member of Owen Alliance, No. 1,489.
At her home, in Wake county, on the
goth of August, Mrs. S H. Wood, a mem
Der of Middle Greek Alliance, Nc. 2O7.
Mrs. Wood was about % years of age.
At his home, in GuiIford county, on
the 10Th of September, Bro.E T. Sharpe,
a member of Alamance Alliance, No.
dren to mourn his loss.
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APPOINTMENTS.

Colonel L.. L. Polk, President Matt, nal
Farmers Alliance and Industrial Unic n,
and Colonel L F Livingston, President
Georgia State Farmers Alliance, will
speak a
Raleigh, North Carolina, October T..
Weldon. North Carolina, October 8.
GOldsb 70, North Carolina, October
Topeka, Kansas, October Is.
Topeka, Kansas October Is.
Sedalia, Missouri, October IL.
Moberly, Missouri, October IS
Jacksonville, Him is, October 20.
Clayton, Illinois, October 81.
Springfield. Illinois, October %.
Columbus, Ohio, October 25.
Atlanta, Georgia, October %.
A lanta, Georgia, October 20.
Atlanta, Georgia, October 80.
State meeting Of the A lance in Topeka,
Kansas, 18th and 10Th of October. State
meeting of the Farmers Mutual Benefit
Association at Springfield, Illinois 22d
and 23d of October. Meeting of the
Presidents of the State Alliances in At
lanta Georgia, October 18th, 18th, Both.
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Index to New Advertisements.

The Warren Company, Minneapolis,
Mimi, will send you a watch by express
for examination. If you like it you can
pay for it. If not, it will be returned.
See advertisement ut in this issue.
Berwanger Bros, Raleigh, continue
their offer to show you fine clothing at
reasonable prices. No charge for show.
ing goods. If you are not pleased with
their stock, you will have to go a long
distance in order to find something to suit
Won.
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At a recent meeting of Ruther-
ford county, resolutions we're passed
endorsing The PROGRESSIVE FARMER.
Mt. CARMEL Alliance, No. 544,
Rockingham county, have resolved
that they will vote for no man for
Office who is for free trade.
Bro. W. D. Wall, of Mt. CARMEL
Alliance, No. 544, Rockingham county,
writes that they are In fine spirits,
have 95 male and II female members.
-Leonards School House Alliance,
Lincoln county, has resolved that they
will not vote for any man who fails
to sign and work for the National and
State demands of the Alliance.
Bro. M. B. Creekmur, of Ed
wards Mills Alliance, No. 1886,
Beaufort county, writes that they en-
dorse The PROGRESSIVE FARMER and
many of the letters of correspondents.
Bro. Elish Sellers, Secretary of
Pisgah Alliance, No. 405, Brunswick
county, writes that they now have 65
members. He says when the rest of
the brethren get there, old Brunswick
will be on hand, too.
The membe s of Sub-Alliance
No. 80, Arson county, believe that
the homestead law is the father of the
mortgage system and ask that the
next Legislature pass an act submit
ting the repeal of the homestead law
to the people of our State.
BRO. G. G. Harris, of Eleazar
Alliance, No 2,O45, Randolph county,
writes that they have about SO mem
bers, Some of them do not take a
very active part, however. Bro. Har.
ris says he has been a member FIVE
months and his faith is still growing.
DIR. J. I. Coleman, of Hurdles
Mills, Person county, has u thanks
for two new 81 subscribers and seven re.
newals. He says: eve like The
PROGRESSIVE FARMER because it advo-
Gates the AUS of right" He writes
that the Alliance is doing we'll in
Person; that they have most of the
best material in the county. The con-
tract for the builIing of a tobacco
factory 4oxlOO feet at Roxboro, by
the Alliance has, been let.
Sister Hattie Downer, Correspond
ing Secretary of Fall Franch Alliance,
No. 2O5, Arson county, writes that
she enjoys the meetings of the Ali
ance very much; that they have a
pleasant President and some lively
members. She wants to know if The
PROGRESSIVE FARMER can tell why the
ladies do not attend the meetings bet,
ter. We cannot, unless it is because
they are too modest, or think it out of
their line. We are sure they want US
to succeed.
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MAKE A NOTE OF THIS.

On all matters relating to the State ALI
ance, address E. @. Beddingfeld, Raj,
eigh, N. G.
On all matters intended for the organ
of the order, address. The PROGRESSIVE
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, 5u
9th St, n. W, Washington, D. G.
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RELIGIOUS NEWS.
A brier outline of the doings of the differ
emit Christian organizations through
out our State and country-Per-
sonal points, etc.

The Minneapolis Y. M. @. A, has
in process of construction a building
to cost 500, 900.
It is said that the last General Con
ference of the Methodist church,
South, cost that body $27, 600.
A new church organization for the
United Presbyterians is contemplated
for Altoona, Pa. 1t will be the first
of the kind in that city.
On 18th ult., the corner stone of
the new church at Carrolton was laid
by Rev. Ben Helm and Rev. Mr..
Petry.-N c. Presbyterian.
The Switzerland Conference of the
Methodist Episcopal Church reports
500 members with 80 preachers and
% chapels.- Christian Advocate.
Recently there have been thirteen
additions to the First Presbyterian
church, Paducah and two to the
Second caurch.-N. C. Pes6yteriz IN.
Rev. j. B. H~utsop, the Virginia
evangelist, held a successful series of
meetings last week at Hollins Corner,
Nansemond county, Va.-Bi6tcal Re
cOrder.
Rev. J. A. Campbell of Dunn called
to see Us on Thursday last. He bap,
tized two persons at Dunn on the
evening OF September l4th.-BI6ical
Recorder.
The Reformed Presbyterian Thee.
logical Seminary held its opening
exercises on thursday 18th ult. Prof
John McClurkin delivered the open
ing address.
On Sunday, 2lst ult the First
Methodist church, of Rome, Ga,
dedicated a new house of worship.
1t is a handsome Gothic structure and
cost $40, 600.
On MonIay of last week st. Pauls
(colored) Congregational Church at
iberia, La, and the parsonage
destroyed by fire. No insurance.
Contents saved.
Rev. T. s. Wright is carrying on
his third protracted meeting at Peach
land this week. May it be Instrumental
in bringing souls to Christ Wades
6Oro L~teHegencer.
Baptists of Asheville, n. O., have
purchased n of the most beautiful
lots in the city and will erect a larger
house of worship. The building will
cost from 800, 900 to 5 5000,
The meetings held by Rev. Sam.
Jones are nov in progress in Will
mington and prove very attractive.
They are very largely attended ani
the music is said to be delightful.
Rev. John G. Wilson of Merry Oaks
was in Raleigh on Sept. oath. He
has greatly improved in health, and is
preaching with renewed zeal and
power, says the Biblical Recorder.
Rev. R B. Collier of South Mills
spent last week aiding Rev. N. NJ.
Mounden in a series of successful re,
vival meetings with the church at
Deep Greek, Va.-Bi6lGcaI Recorder.
We are safe in saying that nine.
tenths of the trave ing preachers in
the Asheville District oppose the
policy of going outside of the con
ference for an organ Western N. G..
Methodist.
Rev. DR.. D. NJ. Harris, one of the
editors in connection with the Publish.
ing work of the Cumberland Presby-
terrain church resigned his Office. The
resignation went into effect on Sep,
TENDER 1st.
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70, 900 PAIRS HOMEMADE SHOES

This is the quantity just purchased of
the celebrated Wetmore Shoes for our
Alliance trade.
These shoes are not shoddy but honest
homemade goods, and are warranted to
give the best wear.
They are fully 25 per cent. better and
25 per cent. cheaper than the Northern
goods.
This is one of the largest single pur-
chases of one make Of shoes ever made in
the State. These shoes are recommended
by MI. Worth, State Bushes Agent, and
Capt. Powell, Business Agent Wake
County Alliance.
w. H. & R. S. TUCKER & Co.
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NOTICE.

To Business Agents and Cotton Raisey
in North Carolina:
Look to your interest. Norfolk is the
best market fer your cotton. Write me
for particulars, Address
]. J. ROGERS,
Man'g'r Alliance Exchange, Norfolk, Va
Box 1854.
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TO AGENTS.

Any Alliance having seed wheat, oats,
samples and prices, 1 will show them at
the State Fair and take orders for the
same. W. II. WORTH, S. B. A.
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NOTICE.

Not ce is hereby given that the Board
of County Commissioners of Wake county
have ordered an entire new registration
of all the voters of Wake county for 1896.
J. P. H. ADAMS, Register Deeds,
EI-OfiCio CLERK.
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ALLIANCE T

ALWAYS give the name and number of
your Alliance, your postofice and your
county, plainly, when you write to the
President, Secretary, Trustee, Business
Agent or Chairman of Executive Com
of the State Alliance.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-10-07
COUNTY BUSINESS AGENTS

I want your name, postofice address
and shipping point immediately after your
election in July. This is important bust
ness. W. H. WORTH, S. B. A.
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Wanted.

Some good man to put up a full stock Of
goods in the town of Boone, N. c., and sell 70
the Alliance Of Watauga county. ANY one
wishing to do so, will correspond WITH
Co. B. A., Sands, N. G.
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RALEIGH TOBACCO MARKET.

To the Democratic Voters Of Duplin
County.
The commissioners have ordered q new
registration. No one who fails to register by
October 18th Will be permitted to vote. Let
every Democrat register and see that his
Democratic neighbors register within the
prescribed time. A. D. WARD,
Chm'n Co. Dem. Elk. Com.
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Rock HILL, S. c., Merch "A, 1890.
j. B. johnson, Rock Hill, 81. O.:
DEAR Ri MicrObe Killer bought from You
has entirely relieved my wife from asthma and l
believe will eventually cure her. Please send me
another package. Yours truly,
j. d. WILSON, Prin. Ebeneezer Academy,
York County, s. G.
Lee, johnson 8 Co., Sole Agents for Raleigh.
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NASHVILLE, TENN, March 20

NASHVILLE, TENN, March u, 81
RadGna's McT0b. Killer Co Nashville, Tenn,
DEAR SIR hereby certify that l was indnSTu
to try Radam 8 MicIobe Killer for a very t;oqON
some boil on my neck. 1 suffered so much tnsLI
could not sleep for several nights, and one apPi.lITTs,
ton caused an almo t magical Gu e. l cheeIlar
recommend the Microbe Killer to all pelsUn%s
affected with impure blood, as l have known
wonderful cures made by its use.
Respectfully,
JOHN A. KENNEDY, Travelling Salesman,
Permanent address, Waco, Ie4aSgb
Lee, johnson 4 Co., Sole Agents for ksles.
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Queen Victoria has a remarkably fine head of
HAIR. for q lady of her age; but her son, the Prince
of Wales, is quite bald. Had he used Ayers Hair
Vigor earlier in life, his head might, to-day, have
been as well covered as that of he royal mother.
It's not too late yet.
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If every suffering lady who reads THE PRO-
ly she can be relieved she would suffer no longer.
Send &c. stamp to Mrs. Jos. w. Ashby, Mt. Airy,
N. c., for free sample, or $1.0O for one mooth's
treatment sent in plain wrapper.
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To the Voters of Rowan County.

Owing 10 the dissatisfaction of a large numbeI
Of the voters Of Ro van county with the present
candidate for the Office of cotton weigher, | here
by announce mysely an Independent candidate fof
that office. Very respectfully,
ADAM L KETCHEI.
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MARRIED.

In franklin county, on the 10Th Of
September, Mr.. Andrew J. Morton and
Miss Lillian House.
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seed Wheat.

An the mem and best yielding V~GTieties. Our fall
circmIsr contains full description, price etc. Also
vatnaDle information about Grasses and CloVers
and full lists OF Dutch Bulbs and ali SEEDS lf IaD
T. W. WOOD & SONE,
8 10 South 18th St., Richmond, Va
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Of Fraudulent InitatiODsI

See that our Trademark (same as above
appears on each jug.
Send for book I" History of MicrObe Killer"
given away by Lee, johnson Il Co Druggists
sole agents, corner Fayetteville and Martin
streets. Raleigh. N. Q.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-10-07

At a recent meeting of Ruther-
ford county, resolutions were passed
The PROGRESSIVE FARMER.
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Mt. CARMEL Alliance, No. 544,
Rockingham county, have resolved
that they will vote for no man for
Office who is for free trade.
The Jersey City news., 1890-02-14
LENA HIMI0N BACK.

The Bride of Night Returns to Union
Hill--Other North Hudson Notes.
Lena Himion, the daughter of the pro-
prietor of Himion's Hall, who, it was said.
was secretly married to Brewer Peters
son, has returned from Connecticut and
is now in Union Hill.
The gamblers on the road leading to
the West Shore ferry were conspicuously
absent yesterday afternoon. Some one
had given them the tip that the police in
tended to raid them and as q consequence
they did not ply their little church games.
John Hart is sport. Yesterday he
dashed through Union Hill in his buggy
at express train speed on his way to the
race track. He was brought to the
station house and charged with reckless
driving and fined s..
The old synagogue on Railroad avenue,
West Hoboken. has been purchased by ".
Bloch
The masquerade ball of Ellsworth Post
No. 2. S. of ", Department of New Jer-
sey, which takes place at Haas and
Groth's Hall tomorrow night, will be a
grand affair
The Employees Association of the
Hudson County Railway Company have
reason to feel proud of the success of
their recent ball. The sum of $3.50 was
realized after deducting ali expenses.
The money has been deposited in the
treasury.