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The advocate., 1890-06-25

AMONG the good things done by the
recent Butler county convention was
the nomination of Mrs. Florence H.
Olmstead for county superintendent.
Besides being an experienced educa-
tor and in every way most thoroughly
qualified for the position, she has
been a constant inspiration to Che re-
form movement in Butler county
Her nomination is a fitting recogni-
tion, not only Of true merit, but like
wise OF an element which Is destined
TO figure more largely in tho politics
Of this country in the coming years
than it has done in the past In com
mending the general results Of Che
Butler county convention we are OK
CeptlOnally gratiiied with the choice
Of the candidate for county superin-
tendent Other counties might prof
itAbly follow the example of Butler
county in their nominations for this
Office.
The advocate., 1890-06-25

We have never had very much
love for Representative Kelley, but Il
must be said TO his credit that he
voted right ON the SILVER free coinage
bill in opposition 20 the almost solid
vote Of his party. Tally one for Kel-
ley. This is the first bill in the in
terest Of the people that has had any
prospect Of becoming a law in the
last twenty-five years. and il this runs
the gauntlet Of the House we predict
that it will be vetoed by the presi-
dent.
The advocate., 1890-06-25
lerily This statement.

verify this statement.
Now, II the Graphic has any desire
TO exercise any spirit Of fairness Il
will regard the reasons we assign for
what we do, rather than manufacture
reasons from its own fruitful imagi-
nation.
Perhaps, while we are writing upon
this subject, the Graphic would like
TO undertake 10 toll us and its readers
the acts chat Mr.. Ingalls, has intro
ducod and secured the passage Of
during his long term Of service which
entitle him 10 the support Of the in
dustrial classes. We cannot we'll
close this reference to its criticism Of
own course without Offering this OPP
portunity, We are open 10 conviction.
The advocate., 1890-06-25

S. MSCoTT, lecturer for the seventh
congressional district, will be at Rox-
bury, on the 4th Of July, at the grand
celebration to be held at that place.
The advocate., 1890-06-25

warehouse shall be under the control
Of the collector Of internal revenue OF
the district in which il II located, and
that it shall be in the joint custody Of
the government storekeeper and the
proprietor thereof; the warehouse
shall be securely locked, aud shall at
no time be unlocked or opened or re-
main open except in che presence Of
such storekeeper or other person who
may be designated TO act for him.
II would undoubtedly constitute an
interesting il not startling chapter Of
statistics if the truth were known con
cermng the violations OF those re-
quirements Of the law.
There could be nothing easier than
for warehouse door 10 be left IN
locked and wagon loads Of the bond
ed liquor carted away to be sold be-
fore the tax is paid, or rather before
an equivalent is rendered for the 80
cents per gallon adUaHce, which the
owner has been using free of charge,
Is it at all in accordance with what we
see of the fraud and dishonesty in
other business TO suppose that this
business is honestly conducted? Con-
sidering the entire ease with which
the regulations can be evaded, it is not
straining a point TO believe thatware-
house doors are often opened and the
owner Of the liquor, besides making
his immense profits from the aging Of
his liquor and the free use of the gov
ernment 30 cents loan, evades max
ing even the return of the govern
ment loan. Everything depends upon
the personal integrity of the liquor
distiller and the government official,
who together keep the warehouse
key.
AS a matter Of fact, so we have re-
Gently learned from an old govern
ment employe, the doors Of the ware
houses are left open and many people
pass in and out with the utmost free
dom. Without a shadow OF doubt
the government is every year de-
frauded out of immense sums of
money, through the open door Of this
loose Legislation.
Another interesting chapter might
also be written were an investigation
made as to the number Of public
buildings, the postofice buildings in
large cities, whose cellars are used for
the storing Of the products Of the
distilleries. II is not known to one in
thousands that the cellar Of the Kan
sas City postoffice is used for that
purpose, Likewise the new million
dollar public building, which congress
will give to Kansas City, will doubt
less contain the latest and most CON
veniently constructed apartments for
liquor storage. Notice with what
alacrity congress this session appro-
priated millions of dollars for public
buildings, the cellars Of which will be
used as bonded warehouses; while
this same congress scouts the idea Of
The advocate., 1890-06-25

Mn. BAKER, alliance and knights Of
Labor Candiated for congress in the
Sixth district, is advertised 10 speak
at Norton, Kan, ON July IL, and the
Farmers AdUance would be pleased
to have Webb McNall meet Mr.. Baker
at that time and discuss Che issues Of
the campaign. WeSreOf the opinion
that Mr.. McNall 10 not anxious for
any such discussion.
The advocate., 1890-06-25
ANOTHER COUNTY HEARD FROM.

lish the resolutions Of the Logan
Alliance. II says;
A party organ is supposed 10 publish An mat
ter requested published by thc members OF that
partX and 10 give every one In that party u
hearing.
II we were 10 publish one-half Of
the matter sent us for publication we
would need the space OF three or four
papers for each issue, and for the
information Of the Graphic we will
state that we are supposed TO select
from this matter what shall be pub
lished. That is what we are here for
and while we stay we propose to ex-
ercise this prerogative.
Now, with regard TO giving every
one a hearing, the Graphic knows, il
It knows anything about the matter,
that we have never denied a hearing
to anyone because the sentiment OF
the writer differed from our own. A
charge Of this kind the Graphic can
not sustain. We have published res
olutions endorsing Ingalls, when they
have come to us clothed in proper
language, and rs tho honest express
sion Of the opinion Of an alliance that
had the Judgment to properly regard
the rights Of others, and the common
courtesies that should characterize
personal references 10 other members
Of the order. Our files will substan-
tiate this statement
The Graphic refers TO the demo
cratic proclivities Of the editor OF
The ADVOCATE. II the Graphic had
any knowledge whatever upon this
subject il would know that this state
ment was absolutely false. The edi-
tor of THE ADVOCATE never voted a
democratic ticket in his life. Now,
would it not be about as well TO learn
something Of the facts before making
these reckless statements2 The
Graphic simply let's It's partisanship
get away with its Judgment
We made two statements in rela-
ton to the Logan resolutions as a
reason for their rejection, both of
which the Graphic passes over entire
ly in order to treat it's readers to an
utter falsehood in connection with
this subject. Let us refresh the
memory Of our cotemporary;
We stated (l) that the resolutions
as published in other papers started
out with a palpable ialsehood, and
this is what it consisted Of: It stated
that the convention of the 25th of
March was packed by B. H. Clover
against Mr.. Ingalls,. These are the
facts: b. H. Clover called together
for the purpose of conference tho sew
eraI county presidents Of the state.
These county presidents were all
elected to the positions they held by
the votes Of the members of their sew
eral counties, and b. H. Glover had
no voice whatever in their election.
Now, will the Graphic give us it's
opinion of the truth or falsehood Of
The advocate., 1890-06-25


provided by the sub-treaury plan,
the distilleE might not be able 10 buy
his grain at the present low rates.
The statement made in our last
weeks issue that three gallons Of
liquor could be made from one bushel
Of corn does not quite come up TO the
fact. At least four gallons, and often
over, are made from one bushel. SO
that the distiller can, out Of Is cent
corn, make four gallons Of liquid, on
which 10 get a three years 30 cont
loan free, and after all this iavoritism
there is still the unlocked warehouse
door out Of which the distiller can
smuggle his $40 whisky, without even
saying thank you TO the people's(O
government.
The regulations under which the
bonded warehouses are operated are
sections 1851, 1898, 1901, 3203 Of the
revised statutes Of the United States.
The liquor dealers Of America have
their resident attorneys at Washing
ton, and Judging from the favoring
Legislation which the liquor business
enjoys they have gotten everything
they asked for The liquor trade
simply uses the United States gov
ernment as a servant and a machine.
Whenever it appears on experiment
that a statutory law does not work
quite to the interest Of the trade their
attorneys are instructed to bring the
matter before congress. A few days
since the beer brewers business was
under consideration in the house Of
representatives. IL appears that it is
not quite convenient for the brewers
to conform to present regulations,
which require them to draw their beer
into kegs and remove it to another
establishment before ,bottling, and as
a consequence the government mill
was set to work to grind out an "act
to facilitate the bottling of beer"
This bill received the approval Of w.
Window, secretary Of the United
States treasury, and John w. Mason,
United States commissioner of inter
nal revenue, and of course passed the
senate and house and became a law.
Another bill recently passed in the
interest Of the liquor trade, and the
interesting fact was brought to light
that the bill uCas drawn by the United
States commissioner Of internal reve-
nue.. The following is the text Of
this bill:
BE II enacted, etc. That from and after the
ist day of January 1891, iermented liquor may
may be removed from the'place Of manufacture
or storage for export 10 a foreign country with
ont payment Of tax, in such packages and under
such regulations and upon giving Of such notices,
entries, bonds, and other security, rs the COM
missioner Of internal revenue, with the approval
OF the secretary Of the treasury may from time
TO time prescribe and no drawback Of tax shall
be allowed on ferm5nted liquor imported on and
after the ist day OF January, 1891, unless entered
for expectation prior 10 such date.
When, oh when will the farmers and
laborers receive as much consideration
from the people's() government as
The advocate., 1890-06-25

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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-12-23
RECOMMENDATION BY STATE
ALLIANCE.

WHEREAS, We acknowledge God as Su-
preme Ruler of all things, without which
acknowledgment no one can become a
member of our Order; and whereas, by
the history of the past we learn that those
nations that acknowledged Him as their
leader and called on Him out of devout
hearts never failed of success; and where
as, we believe it is the desire of all good
Alliancemen to bring about a peaceable
adjustment Of their many infri~ ged rights;
therefore,
ResoIUed, That we, the Farmers State
Alliance of North Carolina, in session as
sembled at our annual meeting in Ashe-
vile August the 18th, 1890, do earnestly
request that on the first day of the year
n thousand eight hundred and ninety
one, every Suo-Alliance in North Caro-
lima do meet. at their respective places of
meeting, or at their nearest church, as
they may think best, for the purpose of
worship;ng and offering petitions to the
God whom we acknowledge as our leader
and who is able to give us the desire of
our hearts. =
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-12-23
gGFtry.
IFARME PHIL
= OSOPHY.

o,,, Sen: Your letter of the 10th came in
,,d 80 you want 10 marty ~" 10U
ana y we'll say!
TISe vour mother here and l have read
Vel, o mr. letter through
And ssna;d better lecture you;
WnoU"ab in most affairs of purse there's
Fr, rothing quite so nice
give advice. .obo,s boartfrl and hand
SOIL Toe and hope you know just what
lhoR%V hose two words mean.
aTEful form is one which tells OF a beautl-
mi soul within;
,ondsome face Is Whlch wears no
4 IaSnmning brand OF sin;
~posutiful eyes are NOSE Vna' Will Uho L VI
beSu nure thoughts glow; g
PP+iful lips are those which speak 1or a
pea rntbful heart below;
,bandsomest hands are those not ashamed
Ih0 t IL Master i work to do
u hat are patiept and brave and kind,
dauuS nV and strong and true;
StGifnI feet are those which go in answer to
dntv's call;
q u shoulders are those which bear
1 their daily burdens all.
mamLer this maxim true, my boy, wherever
nO1I Won choose a wife:
ny Laadsomest woman of earth is she who
IoaIs the handsomest lite."
ndUafore trust that the woman you wed iii
l Ton really love each Other)
he the dandsOmest one IN the word
n One-yOur mother.
7A'F Frank s Pixley in Chicago Mail.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-12-23

It is in pottery that these mound build
ers were fairly advanced. The very best
of this pottery resembles somewhat in
material the finer Peruvian, and is fairly
smooth. The way the larger vases must
have been made was to dig a cavity in the
ground and line it with a coating of bark
n acers ed in water, and then to apply the
clay to the lining. When it was dry, it
was all lifted out and fired Pearls, or
the carbonate of lime nodules Of what
were pearls, are found in plenty in these
mounds. Many of them are perforated.
It is not likely that these pearls came
from Mexico, but from native fresh water
shells.
Mr.. Shepherd gives an illustration of
the Cincinnati tablet with its distinct
South American looking o~rnamentation.
1t was said to have been found in Gin
cinnati "near the intersection of Fifth
and Mound streets" in l841. A great
deal of speculative writing has peer in
dulged in in regard to this tablet, but in
vestigators are quite unable to advance
any theory about it. Arcbeologists a
half century ago were not as curious or
particular as to sources of derivation as
they are tO-day.-N Y. Times.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-12-23

we are rather inclined to think that for
cnce the doctor is nearest the mark. IF
calling attention to this discrepancy win
only have the effect of correcting some Of
the abuses that have crept into the meth
DDS of the agricultural department at
Washington, few, except the oficeholders,
will regret the change. 1t is surely an
anomaly to have a costly department
maintained, seemingly f II the sole purpose
of hoodwinking the prime producers of
the country. There is something radically
wrong in Uncle Jerry's depart nent. Some
shrewd friend should present the Secre-
tary of Agriculture with a scalping knife.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-12-23
THE ALLIANCE IN THE FUTURE

Elsewhere in this issue Of the telegram
s given an interesting statement of the
present position and future programme of
the Farmers Alliance.
The growth of this order has been
nothing short Of phenomenal. It's officials
now declare that they will have a presi-
dental ticket in the field in 1892, and if
this prom Sc be kept the record of all pre-
vious third" parties in this particular
pro nises to be surpassed. The Know
nothing vote in 1856 for Mil'ard Fillmore
was 874, 534, which has up to this time
marked the grea est potency ever dis
played in a national canvass outside the
regular parties. This is mor4 than double
the vote polled for st John and Fisk,
taken together, by the Prohibitionists; it
is nearly triple the vote of James B,
Weaver, the Greenback presidential can
didate of 1889, and equals that given to
Martin Van Buren, by the Free SOiler5
in 1848 and to John Bell by the Constitu-
tional Union party of 1860 combined.
This years showing for the Alliance
affords some tround for the assumption
that all these figures will be largely ex-
ceeded by this order in it's canvass two
years hence.
L is pre- 7ty safe to say that the Farm
ers' All ance will have a presidential can
didate in the field 10 1892, and such can
di lacy will knock the calculations of the
leaders of the old parties into smithereens.
The Farmers Alliance seems to have
come and come to stay -EzmirG IsZegr m.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-12-23
A BLUNDER SOMEWHERE.

Statistician Dodge, in a recent report,
estimates the number of cattle in the coun.
try this year at 50, 8O1 ,9O7, while DR.. Sal
mons estimate is 49, Az, OO1. According
to the former there is an increase of
100000 over the preceding year, while
according to the latter there is only an in
crease of 100000, based on their previous
reports.
The Live Stock Indicator feels it an
imperative, though painful duty to
paw considerable attention to the depart
partment Of agriculture at Washington,
under a well founded belief that there is
/" somethin5 rotten in Denmark" Here
we have the figures of two public officials,
with everg facility at their command for
obtaining accurate information, and yet
there is such an extraordinary discrepancy
between them as IN Our opinion demands
in the public interest a searching ~investi-
cation If a discrepancy of 1884, BOG was
the result o. the figuring Of two heads of
departments III some private concern, does
any sane person imagine that the st ok
holders of the company would allow mat
tiers to drift on without a full and complete
examination that would reveal the true
condition of affairs? Unless a public
trust be ga private snap" we can see no
reason why Secretary Risk should not at
once see to it that the public be favored
with a revised version of this huge clerical
blunder.
Early last season, Mr.. Dodge's report
gave an over-estimate of u wheat crop
of fifty million bushels of wheat more than
PANIED out, which most assuredly had a
damaging effect on prices. 1t is exceed
n gly difficult to tell whether Mr.. Dodge
or Dr.. Salmon is nearest correct, though
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-12-23
OBITUARY..

Near New Hill, N. c., Oct. 25th, 1890,
of consumption, Miss Eula Richardson,
daughter of John NJ and Jane Richard
son, aged u years. She was baptized by
the writer about fifteen years ago, and
lived a consistent member of tia Baptist
Church until her death. Eight days be-
fore she died I visited her, and read the
Bible and talked and prayed with her.
She said she had a good hope, and was
not afraid to die. When dying she asked
all present, and especially her own people,
to meet her in heaven. Her burial ser
vices were conducted by the writer on
Sunday, according to her request.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-12-23
ELLIS ALLIANCE. No. l 4O8.

Rowan Co N. c., Nov. Is, 1890.
WHEREAs, The Supreme Ruler, in His
infinite wisdom, has seen fit to remove
from our midst beloved brother, Rev.
S D. Franklin, on Nov. oh, 1890; there
fore be it
Resozved, That we, the members of
Ellis Alliance, of which he was member,
bow submissively to the will of Him who
doeth all things well.
ResOlved, That we sincerely mourn his
loss as a friend, n%eighbor, brother, and
pastor o. our community.
Resolved, That the entire membership
of said Alliance offer their confidence to
the good widow and four children, and
pledge them our brotherly assistance in
all their trials.
RESOLVED, That we wear the usual badge
Of mourning, and that q copy Of these
resolutions be spread upon our minutes,
one sent to the family of the deceased,
and one to The Progressive FARMER for
publication. T. P. JOHNSTON, Sec'y.
It becomes the painful duty Of Wood
ington Alliance, No. 1910, to record for
the first time the death of one of our mem
bers.
Brother James A Ward, our Core
ponding Secretary, died near WOoding
Nov. 9TH, 1890.
Brother Ward was a good and true
member of the Allan ,e, and just and true
in all his dealings with his fellOw-man.
His spotless character and blameless life
commanded univerla sal respect. The loss
of such a man, by death, in the prime of
life, is a calamity to any community-a
loss which is painfully felt by all who as
soclated with him in our Alliance, and
in the Woodington Sunday-school, of
which he was a faithful member. But
none of US can estimate the terrible blow
which has befallen his dear family.
Res Iced, That in the death of Bro.
Ward the Alliance has lost a valuable
member, the community a useful citizen,
and his family a kind and devoted son
and brother.
ResOzved, That we will ever cherish the
memory Of our departed brother, and will
never forget his exemplary life.
ResoIved, That we hereby extend to the
bereaved and disconsoiate family our sim
cere sympathy, and pray that the bless
ings of God and the comforting influence
of His Holy Spirit may be with them
and sustain them in this their time of
deepest sorrow.
RESOLVED, That a copy of these proceed
ings be sent to the bereaved family, and
a copy be forwarded to The PROGRESSIVE
FARMER for publication, and that a page
in Il secretsry's book be devoted to the
memory of our deceased brother.
E. P. HAUsER,
j. J. HARPER,
@. A. DUDLY,
Committee.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-12-23
TO SUB-ALLIANCES WISHING
TO TRADE DIRECT WITH
THE STATE AGEN T.

The State Executive Committee recon-
mends that each Sub Alliance who wishes
to trade direct with the State Business
Agent, make a deposit of sum of money
with the State Business Agent, the money
to be used for such Sub Alliance only,
and to be withdrawn by the Sub-Allisnce
at any time. This will enable each ALI
ance at all times to do business with State
Business Agent without inconvenience to
either. Each Alliance will be entitled to
trade to the full amount of the deposit.
S. B. ALEXANDER,
J. M. MEwBoRNE,
Executive Committee.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-12-23

Sparger Bros, of Mt. Airy, are digging
out the foundation for a large leaf to-
bacco ia tory which they propose to
build at once.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-12-23
For Tobacco Growers!

GREAT INDUCEMENTS OFFERED IN VIRGINIA.
EAR PETERSBURG.
A Pressing Demand for Experienced Men
who know how 10 Cultivate Bright Tobacco
Land Very Cheap and on Easy Ferms-If
You Cannot Purchase You Can Work on
Shares
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.,
Petersburg, Va, Oct. &, 1890
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-12-23
"nIO ANIIQUITIEs-THE ANTIQUITIES OF THE
STATE OF OHIO

along the rivers and water courses of
Tao The works of aboriginal man are to
Oo found In certain localities they are
very numerous, and hence it is easy to
punt out the principal seats of this mys-
%rlOus people, or where population was
CeaSe' In the vicinity of Cincinnati,
U3l1cothe, Frankfort, Circleville, New
6o7a3 M%8Sretta, Athens, Portsmouth, Spring
to- TIaVon, Oxford, Hamilton, Middle
CO.. layton, traces of the work are d s.
Sts sslaOle' asln many other portions of the
Az !nurston, in his careful work "The
iaoouq Ute of Tennessee and the Ad-
6orn states" reviewed in a former num-
FED VI THIS Journal, has somewhat modi-
cali. O a notions of what Mr.. Shepherd
caTaa thlS mysterious people," generally
sntbo.' 70 Gay the Mound Builders" The
sboTIF OF The Antiquities of Tennessee"
Ststoss clearly tina. the Indian of the Middle
his SS.U inered very much in the past from
Orr "otne' on the s~eacoast. Along tie
sorio,,I L-Yer the savage was certainly an
eoao hurst and above all he lived in
nnt,. ASSOCIATION with his fellows. For
csrr;o55 support and defence these Indians
mo out communal life. Not depend
Do % 1IIufely on the chase for their sup
son5a 1Iey had more leisure and practiced
no VI the primitive arts, such as weav-
tain pottery. There probably were GER
lon. Intervals of peace, of more or less
"ursnon, when those who lived in