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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-10-14

peace and prosperity, AMI that he has
the ability, intellectually, to render
him efficient in Legislative work.
The reason why | have dwelt at
considerable length on this subject is
because it is a perplexing one, and
seems very hard for some Alliance
men to understand their true political
standing And we should, in spirit
of fairness so instruct our brethren
that they may vote intelligently.
And in conclusion | would warn
the members of our order against the
danger of running into the opposite
extreme of placing the Alliance upon
partisan ground by supporting men
simply because hey have name i'll
the Alliance. This would be produc
tive of a new crop Of evils not easily
remedied. In the first place it would
be opening the door of the Alliance
for the reception of host of poItici-
ans who would think to ride into
power through the Alliance. A sec
ond objection would be that it would
have tendency to socially and politi-
cally disrupt and disorganize the
farmers, inasmuch as all farmers and
other laborers do not belong to the
order.
Thus what of unity and good feel
ing now existing in the country would
be destroyed. AS the history of all
political parties, since the formation
of our government, has demonstrated
that they are generators of discord
and bad feeling only, we think it un-
wise to longer listen to the syren song
of reform Our earnest appeals for
relief have been sighted, and laws Op
pressive to our interest have been
hesped upon US. Now comes the
question: can we longer trust them ?
Is it not time for us to unite in one
solid phalanx, and teach them that we
will no longer be used for partisan
purposes, but that we require some
thing at their hands, and that they
must from henceforth serve the people
instead OF the people serving them ?
Fraternally yours,
w. S MILLIKEN,
Cor. Sec'y No. 4 ,O8l.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-10-14

that the modest, unassuming sons Of
toll have been entirely neglected by
legislative bodies, both National and
State. And now that we are begin
ming to open our eyes and claim some
rights, we near the everlasting howl
that the Alliance is going into politics
Brethren, that is just where you ought
to go. The circumstances demand it.
That the Alliance is non PARTISAN no
reasonable Alliance man will pretend
to deny, but being non-partisan does
not imply that they shall have o voice
in framing the laws of the country.
Then it is our duty to require of
those who represent us in the legisla
tive halls of our country, pledge to
support the principles and demands
of the Alliance, giving no aid, comfort
nor influence TO any man whose party
fealties are too strong for adaptation
to the demands of the Alliance.
We are pledged "to labor for the
education Of the agricultural classes
in strictly non partisan spirit.
Does that imply that we are to fold
our hands and leave the bosses to
think, act and speak for us as they
have done in the past ? By no means.
Before taking upon ourselves the
obligations of the Alliance, we are as
sured that it will not conflict with our
religious or political views. Does that
imply that we are to remain subser-
Went to the party lash and vote not
according to the dictates of our own
consciences but according to the die
tates of the party leaders, ? And ter
hotly contested campaign is over Gn
which the farmers exerted far more
enthusiasm than good sense), body
of class legislators meets and frames
a code of laws more oppressive than
ever, to the very people who have
voted them into position, thus becom-
ing the signers Of their own death
warrant. 1t simply gives US the right
to exercise our own unbiased opinion.
Not voting for men because they call
themselves Democrats or Republicans,
as the case may be, but because they
are men of principle.
1t is the duty of every citizen, De
he farmer, mechanic or merchant, to
carefully inspect the moral conduct of
the man who is offered as legislator
at our elections, and if his record as a
citizen satisfies us that he is honest
and that he is fully imbued with those
principles when enacted into laws will
seem most likely to secure our future
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-10-14
OUR DUTY.
EXCELSIOR, N. @

EXCELSIOR, n. &.
Mr.. EDIToR:-It has been some
time since l have written anything
for your paper; and, in fact, my
former communications have been
simply letters of correspondence in
which no vital issue has been dis
cussed. But the time has arrived
when it behooves every one who has
espoused the cause, to attest their devo.
ton to the principles of the order, by
an open and outspoken avowal of the
principles4hey profess.
Why it is more important just at
this time that our principles should be
fully explained is on account of the
political campaign which is opening
upon us; that our membership should
be so instructed that they may be able
to acquit themselves like freemen, in
dependent of party trsmmel. 1t is
held by Office eekers and demagogues
that the Alliance is non political.
Brethren, don't be thus deceived by
those would be party bosses. The
right of representation in legislative
bodies belongs to American citizen,
however humble his condition. But
be il said to the shame of those whose
promice it has been to legislate for US,
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-10-14
WHO COMPOSE THE DEMO
CRATIC PARTY IN
NORTH CARO-
LIMA?

Mr. EDIToR:-In the midst of the
cry of "party, party-don't split the
grand old Democratic party" it will
be well for all true Democrats to
pause and see what class of our popu-
lation is making the outcry. And we
shall, with all earnestness, insist upon
Alliance men halting, and, with SOBER
second thought, ponder the ways and
interos st of those who, under all cir
cumstances and on every occasion, in
sist that we-Alliance men-are split
ting the party. They rise and with
voice and press, proclaim themselves
the party-the Democratic party of
North Carolina The negro conven-
ton which met in Raleigh a few days
ago, declared that "we are the Re-
publican party" Therefore the ALI
ance-the farmers North Carolina
must do one of these things: return
under the same old leaders, who with
party lash, are trying to whip us in;
Join the black (?) party, or vote as
Alliance men.
Just here we will state that we are
a Democrat, not because our father
and grandfather were Democrats, but
because it is the peoples party; 1t is
the party of low taxes and greatest
liberties, and, last and greatest in our
posi- ion, it is the party best suited to
an agricultural people, And, speak
ing for my brethren of the Alliance,
we feel this and know it to be true.
But as the modern methods differ
from the old time ante 5elIun1 methods
OF farming, so does the modern
Democratic party differ from the
party of Jefferson, Jackson and our
own Nathaniel Macon, who was
radically and emphatically a Demo
crat, and who was willing to trust
the people "further than Jefferson
would have ventured; far beyond
Washington, and to an extent that
Hamilton would have pronounced
anarchlal." He believed implicitly
ana cordially in the people, and the
people hne'0 It," He looked upon a
seat IN Congress, from the people, as
tne end OF his desires, not to be used
loc his own aggrandizement or that
oI 81 MS family or friends, but to serve
tnem and their real interest and true
welfare" Such was Nathaniel Macon,
9onn Randolph said: "Mr. Macon
was the wisest and best man that he
Ever Ever Knew" and Mr.. Jefferson said
.u"' "hen Nathaniel Macon died that
we last Of the Romans of our Republic
%ouo have departed. And yet,
nsIen' brother Alliance men, this
steaI and good man, the wisest of
wise wise men, this radical and emphatic
tDIemHocrat, " was farmer. And to day
g rn9 Farmers Alliance, trying to "de
seIoP better state, mentally, morally,
%oay SOoIaIly and financially" trying to
create better understanding for
sustaining civil officers in maintaining
st,i 4% ano order" trying to constantly
.lIye 10 secure entire harmony and
o'OO VIII among all mankind, and
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-10-14

Reformers have maintained for
years that the system of Pinkerton's
police is standing menace to the
laws and institutions of our country.
The men employed by these land
pirates are the loafers and buns of
our large cities, who are too lazy to
work and too cowardly to fight, unless
they are armed and on running train
in large numbers where they are not
in danger of being hurt or caught at
their murderous tactics National
AdUertiSeT.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-10-14

s3sTH CAROLINA FARMERS STATE ALLIANCE.
President-Elias Carr, Old Sparta, NC.
ce-President-A. II. Hayes, Bird
own, N. @.
secretary-E. c. Beddingfeld, Raleigh,
\. G.
treasurer. D. Allen, Falls, N. G.
Lecturer-Thos. B. Long, AsheVllle,
Assistant LECTURER. B. Hunter,
Huntersvill9, N. c.
Chaplain-S. J. Veach, Warsaw, N G.
Door Keeper-W. H. Tomlinson, Fay
-tteville, n. G.
Assistant Door Keeper-H. E. King,
Peanut, N. @.
Sergeant-at-Arms-J. S. Holt, Chalk
-eVel, N. @.
State Business Agent-W. H. Worth,
Raleigh, n. G..
Trustee Business Agency Fund-W. "A.
e}raham, Machpelah, n. @.
s5ECUTIvE COMMITTEE OF THE NORTH CARO-
LIMA FARMERS STATE ALLIANCE.
S. B. Alexander, Charlotte, N. c.,
.;nair nan; J. M. Mewborne, Kinston n.
- J. S. Johnston, Rufin. N. @.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-10-14

John J. ingalls, at the head of the
Senate has succeeded in doing nothing
in Congress for his constituents, but
at the head of a giant loan company he
has succeeded admirably in his work
of plastering Kansas farms with mort
CAGES Western Advocate.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-10-14
rug NATIONAL FARMERS AL
LANCE AND INDUSTRIAL
UNION.

President-L. L. Polk, North Carolina.
Address, 5I1 9th ST., N. W., Washington,
Tioe-President-B. h. Clover, Cain
Secretary. H. Turner, Georgia. Ad-
dress. 5II 9th ST., N. W., Washington,
DC.
Treasurer-W. H. Hickman, Puxico,
Missouri.
Lecturer-Ben Terrell, Texas.
EXECUTIVE BOARD.
c. W. Macune, Washington, D. G.
AIonzo Wardall, Huron, South Dakota.
J. F. Tillman, Palmetto, Tennessee.
JUDICIARY.
4. c. Patty, Macon, Mississippi.
Isaac McCracken, Ozone, Arkansas.
Evan Jones, Dublin, Texas.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-03-22
DECLARATION OF PURPOSES.

Profoundly impressed that we, the
Farmers Alliance, united by the
strong and faithful ties of financial aud
home interests, should set forth our dec
laration of intentions, we therefore re-
solve:
l. To labor for the education of the
agricultural classes in the science of
economical government, in strictly nom
partisan spirit.
9. To endorse the motto: "In things
essential. unity; in all things, charity
8 To develop better state. mentally,
morally, socially and financially.
To create a better understanding
for sustaining civil officers In maintain
ing law and order.
harmony and good will among all man.
kind, and brotherly love among our
selves.
6. To suppress personal, local section
al and national prejudices, all unhealthy
rivalry and selfish ambition.
7 The brightest jewels which II gamers
are the tears of widows and orphans;
and its imperative commands are, 10 Wis
II the homes where lacerated hearts are
bleeding, to assuage the sufferings of q
brother or sister, bury the dead, care for
the widow and educate the orphans; to
exercise charity toward offenders: to
construe words and deeds in their most
favorable light, granting honesty OF pur-
pose and good intentions to others; and
to protect the principles OF the Alliance
nnto death It's laws are reason and
equity; its cardinal doctrines inspire pu-
rity of thought and life; its intention Is.
rPeace on earth and good viii toward men"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-03-22

John A. Nelson has announced him.
self as candidate for District Judge OF
this judicial district S. j. Osborn is a
candidate for reelection and d. Rath-
bone, of Ellis, has SHED his castor in the
ring within day or two. X. E. Wilcox
en-, of Logan, would like to be addressed
as "your honor" and we understand that
r. G. Jones, of Cove county, is affected
in the same way. 1t is an honorable po-
sition and we don't blame anybody for
trying for it, at the same time you can't
all get it and we only say, "May the best
man win"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-03-22

For few moments it looked as If the
sidewalk was about to be covered with
gore last Saturday as two of our good
farmer citizens proceeded to peel for
mill" while the enterprisiny pencil push
er OF the WORLD stood inst over the dan
ger line ready to record first blood The
matter was settled however, without blood
being spilled, much to the disappoint-
ment of the aforesaid P. P at seeing the
most promising item of the week end in
wind.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-03-22

While at the depot Thursday night
waiting for the train and wondering if
its arrival would yield an item or two of
news to the weary searcher after locals,
we we're approached by dirty ill-cloth-
ed specimen of humanity, who in humble
tones enquired if we had any "chswin'
terbacker." We had and while we watch
ed the pleasure so plainly depicted on his
grimy countenance as he masticated the
delicious natural leaf" we applied the
reportorial pump and were surprised to
fnd that we had unearthed a little TO-
nance. Fifteen years ago, in the city Of
New York, this tramp became separated
from an only sister, she being sent west
by the "home for the frieudless" to home
in the west. At this time he was but
about 8 or years Of age. From that
time until about six weeks ago, nothing
was heard from her, when he received
letter from her saying she was married
and living in Denver. Moved by an ir-
resistible desire to see his long lost sister
and undismayed by the fact that he had
not cent in his pocket, he had at once
set out on his pilgrimage. For almost
six weeks, day and night, by express,
freight or on foot, he had pressed on
cumming his chuck" but, said he, as
suspicion of moisture shone in his blue
eyes, "if 1 make good lay on this train
tonight, will be awful close to Minnie
tomorrow morning when they kick me
off" And we hope he was.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-03-22
PURELY PERSONAL.

w. 8. Mead took in Collyer Monday
"A. G. Lord, of Collyer, called yester.
day.
DR.. 1ulles, of Quinter, was in towr
Friday.
L. NJ. Graves, of Ogallah, was a call
er yesterday.
"A. J. Hogan is now in Spokane Falls,
Washington.
Editor Cain, of the Ellis Headlight
was caller last Saturday.
M. D. Hollister was taking deposit
tons in Grinnell, Monday.
Capt. J. A. Freas, from Banner town
ship, was in town Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. H. Wilcox, of Will
cox, were in the city Monday.
Merritt Shaw came up from ELS
worth Saturday to visit his folks.
Mrs. DR.. Griffin, of Ellis, was an over
Sunday visitor at W. J. Hemphilps.
james Sharp came up from Ellis and
spent a few days at home this week.
&C. NJ. McClintock, of Grainfeld, was
hunting residence in town Friday.
ID. A Dickey, of Lone Tree, Graham
county, traded in town last Saturday.
DIR. F. o. Brainard adds his name to
our long list of subscribers this week.
--Messrs. E. L. Troup and Benz. Hem
by, of Quinter, were in town Wednesday.
-Wm. Moore, of Hays City, deputy
sheriff of Ellis county, was in town Fri
day.
L. L. Seibel, of the Kansas City Star,
was rustling for subscribers here Thurs
day.
Ed. Griffith, of Adair, was in town
last Saturday and gave Us a very pleas
ant call
Walter Olson left Thursday evening
for Shenandoah, Iowa, where he will at
tend school.
Hon. A. N. McLennan, of Ellsworth,
was a caller at the WORLD headquarters
4u0SuaJ OL LILLE Week.
-Ex-station agent J. L. Morton, now
of Cheyenne Wells, Col. spent Sunday
with his family here.
Capt. A. J. johnson, of Collyer town.
ship, dropped in for few minutes talk
last Monday. Come again.
ID. A. Borah, county clerk of Cove
county, was in the city this week, called
here by the illness of Mrs. Borah.
Attorney Carver, Of the firm OF Gar
YER & Bond, Salina, Kansas, was transact
ing legal business in the city Monday.
j. q. Van Liew, of Beatrice, Neb.,
was doing business at the q. s. land of
fee last Saturday and made this Office q
pleasant call.
Joseph Brown, OF Collyer, was trans
acting business before the u. s. land
ofice yesterday. We acknowledge a |
pleasant call.
w. P. Montgomery of Hays City, at !
.orney at law and editor of the Hays City |
Sentinel, in company with his wife, were
n the city last Sabbath
e. F. Porter and family returned |
tuesday, after spending the winter in
Hutchinson, Kan. We are glad to note
hat he is home to stay now.
Mr.. A. II. Jones, who has been so
burning in our city for the past week,
eft Tuesday morning for Denver. Later
Mr.. Jones Will locate In Helena, Mont.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-03-22
We took drive last Sunday. sever,

We took drive last Sunday, several
miles northeast of town, and were very
agreeably surprised to see the amount of
spring work already under Roadway by
the farmers along the Saline. A large
amount of spring blowing has been done
and with nice rain to treshen the wheat
the fertile Saline valley will soon gladden.
the eyes of all beholders who possess a
taste Coz the beautiful in nature.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-03-22

--Died-March 9, 1890, in Denver, Col,
of heart disease Mrs. Josephine Ronn-
quist, wife of John Ronnquist. Mr.. and
Mrs. Ronnquist were formerly residents
of Ws-Keeney, and had resided in TregO
county, about twenty miles southeast, for
several years. Besides her husband she
leaves three small children.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-03-22

AS the candidates begin to come
around on their annual pilgrimage feel
ing the public pulse and calling on coun-
try editors, the WORLDS local scribe be-
gins to realize what a serious mistake we
made when we quit smoking,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-03-22

While driving in the country a few
days since, near Geo. Galloway's place,
Mrs. Frank Lucas met with very an
moving accident. A wagon, heavily load
ed, colided with her buggy, completely
demolishing a wheel a borrowed bug
gy helped her home.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-03-22

Sheriff Black, OF Wallace county,
came down on Friday morning, bringing
with him one L. F. Honey, of Sharon
Springs. Mr. Honey has been assigned
rooms at the palatial Hotel de Courtney,
where he will remain until the April term
Of court in Wallace county, at which time
he viii be tried Tor forgery.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-03-22

We see some of the western papers
are agitating the question OF state divis-
ion. We are not in favor OF this grand
state being divided but are in favor of
the west being organized as a part
OF Kansas.-LaHe Comfy Herald.
We endorse the above fully.
One and undivided should be our
motto and at the Same time We should in,
sist on equal rights.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-03-22

j. W. Hopkins, of the q. S. land Of
fee received telegram last Monday from
Denver, stating that his sister, Mrs. Boyd
McMay was dead. Mr.. Hopkins started
for Denver Monday night.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-03-22

We wish to call attention to change
in the card of the Pioneer Loan & Trust
Co. The capital stock is 100000. Geo.
R Cochran is the local manager and
can be found with W. E. Saum, over the
q. S. land Office.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-03-22

L. G. johnson has not yet decided
what he will do, since selling his market,
but will probably go west. Better stay
with us johnson and you will eventually
wear diamonds.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-03-22

Mrs. Chas. McVay, living about three
miles east of Lone Tree, Graham county.
died last Thursday after brief illness of
three days. She leaves behind a sor-
rowing husband and one child bereft of a
mothers love and watchful care in its ten
der infancy. The funeral took place on
Saturday.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-03-22

II. j. Burgess writes from Atlanta,
Ga, that he will be here soon. Mr.. Bur-
CESS is the owner of the Asa Adair ranch,
and contributes over two hundred dol
lars to our treasury in the way of taxes.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-03-22

Geo. Baker has purchased l.. G..
Johnson's meat market and will consoli-
date. Mr.. Baker is an old hand at the
business and will doubtless, in the future
as in the past, be able to give entire sat-
isfaction to all his patrons.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-03-22

We learn with pleasure that John
Morgan, of Buffalo Park, is out again az
ter his long illness. John has many
friends here who will be glad to learn of
his recovery.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-03-22

C. F. Mcknight is in the real estate
business at Clay Center. We notice that
he is advertising western Kansas proper
ty for sale or trade
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-03-22

Rev. W. B. Brown will preach at the
Valley school house next Sabbath. March
23rd., at two o'clock P. NJ. central time,
if the weather is not too stormy.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-03-22

We are over stocked with certain
patent medicines and will make liberal
discounts when selling in quantity, at
Jones drug store.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-03-22

We were pleased to see A. P. Hinshaw
In town last Monday, for the first time
since his leg was broken, of which men,
ton was made several weeks since.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-03-22

"A. E. Sigler has gone to Cheyenne
Wells to work for the q. P. r. r Co.
Mr.. Sigler is a splendid carpenter and
number one man and we are glad to learn
that his absence is only temporary.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-03-22

ID. J. Alsop's mule team took fright
at passing engine last Saturday and Lit
out at $40 gait, but we're stopped be-
fore doing any damage.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-03-22

The annual meeting of the northwest
ern Kansas NJ. E. conference will be held
at Minneapolis on March Goth, at which
time it is expected a minister will be sent
here to take the pulpit vacated by the re-
signation of Rev. Mccoy.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-03-22

An original invalid pension has been
granted to Mrs. Kate B. Stonex, of Wa
Keeney. A well deserved, though tardy,
recognition.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-03-22

Larry La Bron made proof on his
timber claim yesterday. This is the 92nd
timber culture proof in this district.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-03-22

Mrs. S. G. Robb and family will soon
remove to Washington, D. @. where her
husband has position in one of the gov
eminent departments.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-03-22

Geo. J. Shepard in company with
bis faithful little cane and cigar box full
ct lunch, departed for Des Moines, Iowa,
IN search Of gresneF pastures Tuesday.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-03-22

Tie county treasurer added five per
cent. to your unpaid taxes yesterday.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-03-22

s. Harlin and 7. F. Jones, two of
Trego county's best citizens, from the
neighborhood of Banner, were in town
last Thursday.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-03-22

Joseph Inscho has sold his farm, the
N. W. Il 2S-14-25, to Ex-sherif Hogan and
will remove to Cheyenne Wells, Col.