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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-01-21
THE NATIONAL BANK INVASION

: The National Bank act of February
Is, 1868 was a dreadful blow at in.
dustry and citizenship. Shylock said,
"You do take my house when you
take the prop that sustains my house,
you do take my life when you take
the means by which I live" So
when a nation gives into the hands of
a favored few, privileges that cannotbe
enjoyed by the many, it plants a can.
Ger in the breast of the body polite.
The enormity of the national banking
system has been SO fully and lucidly
presented that I cannot hope to add
anything new. I may write for those
who have not read what others have
written.
/. The credit upon which the
national bank issue is based is national.
The profits are corporate. Why
should the government lend the credit
of all the people to a very small part
of the people2 Why should the
government farm out to the money
power, its sovereign right to coin
money and establish the value there
OFF"
Why should the government pur-
posely ~depreciate its own currency
it up with bonds and let the holders buy
of the bonds have money at l per cent,
interest to be loaned to the peoples at a.
high rate of interest ?
Did not the banker get this national
bank currency to loan ? Did he ex.
pect to loan it at the l per cent. he
paid the government ? Did not Uncle
Sam. expect the national banker to
loan this money at a high rate of in
terest 2 Then is it not a clear inva.
sion of the rights of the people 2 AL
most every town of any considerable
Importance has or more national
banks. A trap established and main.
tanned by the national government, to
catch the earnings of industry and
turn them yer to greed. Two
thousand six hundred national
banks furnished currency at L
per cent, and the people, whose credit
the government utilizes to float ma
tional currency, are compelled to pay
ezorbitant rates of interest.
Thomas Benton said, "The govern
ment ceases to be independent, it
ceases to be safe when the national
currency is at the will of a company"
Inc enormity of these conuuests
wan be more apparent when their
ON tendency is shown. The battle
oL hastings was quite brilliant of it,
sen but the times and conditions
were such as to change all subsequent
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-01-21
1T IS COMING.

That was a startling speech made
in Boston recently by Hon. Roger Q.
Mills, of Texas, the father of the Mills
tariff reform bill In the last Congress,
which passed the Democratic House,
but failed in the Republican Senate.
1t was a happy idea of his when he
compared the present with ~the4Past
and recalled the indignation of the
Bostonians when they arose in 1878
against that champion Protectionist,
George III, of England, who had vir-
tually closed their port against foreign.
importation of tea by the excessive.
p~rohibitory tax he placed upon tan.
indignation so great that they rushed
to their harbor and filed it full Of.
h~igh-taxed British tea.
Then the colonists of America had
no idea of being put under tribute for
the enrichment of a few bloated bond
holders and capitalists of England,
and Mr.. Mills rightly concludes that
as soon as their eyes ire opened to the
fact that they are being tyrannized
over by the ~bondholders and capital
lists of the present day, free-born
American citizens will again rise in
their wrath and power and demand
reform. He said very forcibly that
as our fathers demonstrated with their
government then against the unjust
taxation imposed upon them, so we
now are demonstrating with the gov,
eminent "for its wrongful interfer-
ence with our private business, de.
pressing our industries, paralyzing
our labor, impoverishing our people
and cutting off our foreign trade.
And tonight we say to Mr.. Harrison
and Mr.. Blaine, as our fathers saidsto
King George and Lord Norths you
have no right to close our ports.
Grover Cleveland, at the head of the
in December, 1887, threw
the tea overheard and called on the
battle for the vindication of the right.
We had our Lexingtons and Bunker
Hills in 1888. We had our Saratoga
in 1889. We shall have our York
in 1892"
Unless the signs of the times are all
amiss, Mr.. Mills, when he spoke those
uttered the words of prophecy.
The farmers of the West, the-manu-
of the East, and the unpro-
5ected masses everywhere, are begin
ming to understand the impositions to
they are being subjected, and
she sparks of their discomfort are be-
rapidly famed into flames by the
demands for still more protec-
ion and for still further bringing the
masses under control of the
fortunate capitalists, 10 being made
oy the pr~otectionist sharks before the
Ways and Means Committee of the
Grover Cleveland is a re-
nRrkably wise man, and he was Levi-
lently looking forward into the future
With a bright and far-seeing eye, when
over four years ago he advanced to
he front the standard of tax and
,arif reform, and adopted as his mot
and that of the party of which he
vas the leader, "NuUG RetrorSum
VestGqGG."
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-01-21
THE FARMEP
The Backbone Of The Country

It y a conceded fact in the minds of evarv
uess man mat the commercial status Of everyy oasl'
munlty Is greatly dependent on the farme-ssy CON
country In fact, so much so that should m yo! .! our
Visit the fields Of our never ceasing toiIeTs - , bboItahe
mercnants OF our city would be forced 70 ~ ane
the farmers" whom / consider the bsrLhnuu te
every community. from every impedimenttJ tba; Of
likely to retard their progress. Inat Is
Mr.. L. G. Bagwen, having removed brs
Caskete, Collins, Burial Robes and evaTvt SoGCk OF
the Undertaking line, to the corner of Essf W. II
and South Blount SITS, is fully prepared to s mSGTn
modate everybody, both in the city and eIseW55ona'
with the necessary equipments to live eEtiee aefe,
faction. tn most careful attention given to ~
We heartily recommend Mr.. Bagwell as q vonr,
man OF unt1rlng energy, and should Won need onLIg
tnlng In the Undertakers line, visit bis place - y;
business, corner Of e. Martin and South R1oRnn1fo CO.
and full satisfaction viii be extended In q mos,
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-01-21
MAKE A NOTE OF THIS.

On all matters relating to the State ALI
ance, address E. G. Bedding6eld, Rail
eigh, N. @.
On all matters intended for the organ
OF the order, address THE PRoGREss1vE
FARMER, Raleigh, NJ G.
On all matters relating to the Business
Agency, address w. FL. Worth, Business
Agent Raleigh, N. g:
On aHmatters relating to the National
Order, address L. L. Polk, President, 5I1
Ninth St, Washington, D. G.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-01-21
S. B. A. N. G. +. S. A.

Appointments of District Lecturer of
the 9Th Congressional district of N. c.:
Mt. Carmel, Rockingham Co., Tuesday,
Jan. 28th, II a. m.
Simpsons Store, Rockingham Co.,
Thursday, Jan. 3Oth, IL a. m.
Sandy Ridge, Rockingham Co., Satur-
day, Feb. LIST, IL a. m.
Will the Presidents of the County ALI
ances of Stokes, surry, Forsyth and Gull
ford be so kind as to inform me at once
by mail as to the three most desirable
points in their respective counties at
which to make my appointments, giving
the distance and direction from their
county seats?
J. B. SMITH, Dist. Lecturer.
Ormond postofice, N. @.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-01-21
Vance County Alliance Tobacco Warehouse
Company,
OF
Henderson, N. g.

This Company has succeeded Messrs.
Butler, jenkins & Co., who, for the past
twelve months, have been Proprietors of
the Alliance Warehouse here.
The new Company is composed of
many stockholders, all of whom are re-
quired to be Alliancemen.
The authorized capital is one hundaed
thousand dollars.
Our facilities for conducting the Ware
house business are unsurpassed.
We guarantee best prices and lowest
charges.
Being us a load, friends, and be con-
WINGED that you cannot afford to sell else
where.
Fraternally yours,
The Vance County Alliance Warehouse
Company, Henderson, N. G.,
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-01-21
OFFICIAL

Washington, D. c., January 3, 1889.
At an early day the Ritual, containing
form for burial service, will be published
and issued from this Office. Also the
Constitution and Statutory Laws of the
Order, with simple and practical rules of
parliamentary usage.
These books will be printed in neat and
durable style and will each bear the
imprint of the seal of the National Order.
Rituals and National Constitutions with
out such imprint will not be recognized
as Official.
This Office can supply State secretaries
only. Members Of the order must apply
to their State secretary.
By order of the President.
J. H. TURNER,
Secretary N. F A. and I. u.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-01-21

The National Economist Almanac is the
cheapest and most valuable publication
for farmers and Alliance men that has
ever been presented to the public. 1t is
a perfect handbook and gives valuable
facts nowhere else to be found. For two
cash subscribers to The PROGRESSIVE
FARMER, we will mail a copy of the
almanac postpaid. You can't afford to do
without it. 1t is worth ten times the
nrice.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-01-21
$500 RewardI

We will pay the above reward for any case OF
liver complaint, dyspepsia, sick headache, indiges-
ton, constipation or costiveness we cannot cure
tons are strictly complied with. They are purely
vegetable, and never fail to give satisfaction. Large
boxes containing 30 sugar coated pills, Csc. For
sale by all druggists. Beware of COunterfeits and
limitations. The genuine manufactured only by
JOHN C. WEST & CO., 862 W. Madison Street,
Chicago, Ill. >
Worlds Best. Vests Liver Pills, a sure cure for
liver complaint, dyspepsia, sick headache, and indi-
gestion. 80 pills CSC. Sold by!Jas. McKimmon q
Co., Druggists, Raleigh, N G. ma11y
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-01-21
NOTICE.

In obedience to instructions from the
State Executive Committee, I have Just
visited several of the Northern cities to
make arrangements for trade with lead
ing houses and manufacturers and am.
now prepared to have orders filed on
very favorable terms. All orders should
be sent through the County Business
Agent and properly sealed. All orders
for cotton bagging can now be promptly
filed. W. H. WORTH, S. B.@A. /
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-01-21

Garden seeds can be sent by mail just
as easily as obtained at stores, thus giving
every one a chance to obtain the best and
freshest seeds. T. w. Wood & Sons,
Richmond, Va, send, postage paid, $1.25
worth of seeds at packet rates for each
81 RENTED. Send for their catalogue,
mailed free.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-01-21
E A SEAL.

If you write to the State Secretary, the
Business Agent, the Trustee, the Presi-
dent or the Chairman of the Executive
Committee, do so under seal Of your AUj-
once. How can these officers know that
you are a member of the Alliance, except
oUhen goa wrjte Wnder seal? This is bust
ness, brethren. The SEALS your protection
against imposition. Use it.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-01-21
NOTICE TO

I desire t state for the benefit of the
Secretaries of the County and Sub-Alli-
ances, that no new password will be
issued until the Executive Committee of
the National Farmers Alliance and In
dustrial Union send out the new ritual
and secret work
E. G.. BEDDNGFIELD, Sec'y S. F. A.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-01-21
MARRIAGES.

At the residence of JIM. Indy, on
the oath of December 1888, by Rev. W.
W. Amick, Charley Henly to Miss Flora
Indy, all of Chatham county, N. G.
At Mr.. J. T. Dawson's, near Halifax,
Jan. 9Th, 1880, Mr.. R. A. Mcdaniel to
Miss Mamie Rollens. Ceremony per-
formed by Rev. W. M. Pike.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-01-21
DEATHS.

At his home, near Emo, Wake county,
Bro. J. B. Ansley, aged Sc. Bro. Ansley
a member of Emo Alliance, No. 175.
Houstonville Alliance, No. 1853, Ire
dell county, passed suitable resolutions of
respect at q recent meeting on the death
of Bro. !Chas. A. Heath, presiding officer
of that Alliance, which occurred on the
18th inst,
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-01-21
A CARD.

Having now ninety-two counties in
the State organized, and about two thou
sand County and Sub-Business Agents, l
cannot fill any more orders without the
seal of the Alliance. Sub-Alliances not
having seals will use the county seals.
Al orders mast have the Alliance seal or
they will be returned to writer.
W. H. WORTH, S. B. A.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-01-21
NOTICE.

We offer our high grade potato manure
and ten per cent. ammoniated top dresser
to the truckers of North Carolina. These
goods are made from the best materials
carefully prepared and put up in 200
pounds new sacks.
OLD DOMINION GUANo Co.
JaI4oW Norfolk, Va.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-01-21

Bro. S. Ohio Wilson. representing this
Office, will be at the following places on
dates named, and I earnestly request that
every Sub. and County Business Agent
shall meet him promptly, as he has import
ant information for the Business Agents
and Alliance.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-01-21
NOTICE.

Having qualified as Executor under the
last will and testament of Upchurch Smith,
deceased, before the Clerk of the Superior
Court Of Wake county, I hereby give notice
to all persons indebted to said estate to make
payment to me at my residence in Marks
whom the estate is indie oted to present their
claims on or before the 28th of September,
1889, or this will be plead in bar of their re-
cOvery. NO. W. SMITH. Executor.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-01-21

Bro. S. Ohio Wilson will take orders
for seals, 1925 delivered.
1t is important that every Alliance be
represented, as matters of the greatest inn
portance to all will be considered.
W. 81. WORTH, S. B. A.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-01-21

Bro. W. A. Darden will address the
brethren at Goshen lodge on Jan. Both,
Clinton Jan 3lst, and at Mingo Academy
February 1st. I hope the brethren viii
turn out and give Bro. Darden a grand
reception, as they may feel sure of a good
speech. G. A. c.. Lecturer,
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-01-21

IEaE0TV"5 - ~ 800 "VO0:
1t is hereby ordered by the Executive
Committee of the North Carolina Farmers
State Alliance, in session in Raleigh this
day, that the State Alliance Business
Agent shall, on and after February lst,
1890, fill orders only from County and
Sub Alliance Business Agents when cash
for the full amount Of the bill shall ac-
company the order. Except orders from
such County Alliance Business agents as
shall have fled their justified legal bond
with the Executive Committee of their
County Alliance, and the State Business
Agent been duly certified of the same,
under seal of the County Alliance.
s. B. ALEXANDER,
Ch'mn Elk. Committee.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-01-21
TO HI BRETHREN.

Owing to the large amount of work
a correspondence coming into this Office
this week, we are behind with our CORES
p~ondence. You viii please be patient
n your letters win be answered. We
fill all orders the day received.
w. H. WORTH. s. B. A.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-01-21
Secretary N. F A. and I. u.

All communications for L. L. Polk,
President National Farmers Alliance and
Industrial Union, or for J. H. Turner,
national secretary, should be addressed
in care of Tile National Economist,
Washington, D. @.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-01-21

The small amount of cash in the hands
of the State Business Agent, and the in
.creasing business of his Office, render it
that the above ordes should be
made. County Agents should always
send in cash for full amount of bills not
later than twenty days after receiving
them. Promptness in these matters is
very necessary and will greatly oblige,
Fraternally,
w. Fl. WORTH,
S. B. A. N. G. F. s. A.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-01-21

TO THE ALLIANCES:
[ am having made a frst-class am
nominated Guano for the Alliance of the
State at a satisfactory price. 1t will be
to your interest to confer with this Office
before making any arrangements for fer
tilizers or acid phosphates.
If required, freight will be paid on
guano and charged till the guano notes
are due.
DELI W. H. WORTH, s. B. A.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-01-21
TO THE ALLIANCE BUSINESS
< AGENTS.

This Office has information for your Ali
ances which cannot be sent to all for
want OF the address of the Business
Agents.
~ Please send number and name of
Alliance and address of Business Agents
at once. Fraternally, F..
W. Fl. WORTH. =
State Business Agent.
October 9TH, 1889.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-01-21

When the above appointments have
been filed, Captain Darden will canvass
the Sixth Congressional District, the ap-
pointments for which will be made in due
time
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-01-21

The agency will always keep posted
and buy in the best markets at lowest
prices on the day the order is placed.
w. II. WORTH, State Agent.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-01-21
: Fewer Acres with a System of In
prOVement."

BY J. RoMULUs CLNE-A PRACTICAL FARME
beck, showing the errors of the skin system
its effects, our cppressions-the way out. 4 model
don, stock, manure, &C. A sure guide to a rich
farm. How to double yield Of corn, wheat, oats,
clever, peas, cotton, COOLERS, sorghum, Irish po-
tatoes, sweet potatoes, melons, the garden. En-
dOrsed by the press, the Alliance and all who have
seen the work. Price 25c., postpaid. Liberal dis
count to Alliances on Quantities. Satisfaction
guaranteed. Address, j. +. CLINE,
de171m CataWba. N. G.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-01-21
SPECKLED CATFISH AND CARP.

Persons wishing either speckled Catfish or
German Carp for stocking ponds, can getthem
from W. r. FRALEY, Salisbury, N. G. Write
for terms, &c. jy3O
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-01-21
Yano9y & Stronac5
Nos. 819' s21 and 823 Wilmington 6,
gan street. "' - Nor,
Raleigh, N. @.

We manufacture all kinds If voh,
W We laPgesf stock of Buggies, CarrisSeesa ana cary
s Tasoh Ssv Road d Carts and Farm wagon. Spring
Vehicles rangin No n G5in now about three h6p5tta1ss
s NE are prepared to do any Kind Of reno no $500.
n0u0e' We quote you some Of our Fp pTidags on
One-horse Wagons, $500 to sac y,
TwO-horse Wagons, 5000 70 W F200o.
Open Buggies, 5000 70 70 200.
Tep Buggies, 6000 ~ ~ Sygo.
Spring Wagons, 5000 ~ s - w.
Road Carts, 1900 70 70 500.
when you want anything in Our Tro
write or give US a call. '"' line,
YANCEY & STRONACH,
Manufacturers
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-01-21

places:
Core Creek, " Tuesday, Jan. 21st.
Lanes I hapel, MednQy' 20
VaUcebOrC, Inursday, 23q'
Goodwin, Cumberland GO. MONDAY, teD. o.
Wade, 1uesoay' 4n
Fayetteville, Wednsdy, 5tn
Burler's Shop, TnufsdaY, " 6tn
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-01-21

Cant. W. A. Darden will address the
AIliancemen at the following times and
Tombstone epitaph., 1890-01-18
The Value Of Apples.

There is scarcely any article of veg etable food more widely useful and more universally liked than the apple. Let every family in autumn lay in from two to ten or more barrels, and it will be to them the most economical investment in the whole range or culinary supplies. The most healthful dessert that can be placed on the table is baked apple. If taken freely at breakfast with coarse bread and without meat or flesh of any kind, it has an admirable effect on the general system. If families could be in- duced to substitute the apple-sound, ripe and luscious-for the pies, cakes, candies and other sweetmeats with which children are too often stuffed, there would be diminution of doctors bills sufficient in single year to lay up a stock of this delicious fruit for sea- sons use.-Prof. Faraday.
Tombstone epitaph., 1890-01-18
HUMOROUS.

-"Pa," said @ lad to his father, Il have often read of people poor but hon. est; why don't they sometimes say rich but honest?" "Tut, tut, my son, nobody would believe them," answered the father.-Liverpool Post.
 Miss Langham-"YouA Americans use the name of George Washington very frequently, do you not?" Mir. de Yank- 'Yes, indeed. Why, George Washing ton has been on every ones tongue since postage stamps were invented. "-N. Y. Sun.
 -"Blinkins is a nice fellow" ''Yes; but he shows such marked disposition to exaggerate." ''To be sure; but that is counterbalanced by one thing" ''What is that?" ''The general indis- position to believe him. ."-Merchant Traveller.
 -Visitor-"Your pastor seems to be a very earnest man. His voice trembled with emotion when he read the lessons this morning." Soprano-"Oh, it wasn't that; he had just had row with the choir-leader, and he was mad clear |. throughw-Puck.
 When the teacher of the grammar class asked: ''What is kiss?" a young lady candidate for graduation honors re- piled: Ut is what young man gives you when he says goodnight at the front door," The teacher blushed, and said that wasn't the right answer.-N. Y. Ledger.
 
 dear, you must get rid of that cook of ours. This dinner is particularly dread ful~ Young Mrs. Green-'I don't dare to, Richard. I must give her weeks notice, you know, and there is no telling what she might do in that time,"-Mun- sey's Weekly.
 Too Amiable.-Adjutant who has just knocked his cigar ashes into the eyes of Prince in front of him-''Par- don, your Highness; I am inconsolable. " Prince (rubbing his eyes)-'T beg you will not trouble yourself. There are occasions when it is quite pleasant to have cigar ashes in ones eyes, Fliegende Blatter.
 Spot Cash-"I say, Hardup, hear you're going to be married next week. Now, I thought you told me the other day that you were awfully down on your luckr Hardup-"Know I did. But { I've been engaged two years and stead fly getting worse off. At this rate if don't marry now I never shall be able to."-Time.
 Mrs. Gad-"Oh, MT. Shrill, stop a moment; I want to speak to you. Have you been home since morning?" MT. Shrill-"No." Heard any thing?" "Why, no. Whatdo you mean?" ''Oh, can't be the first to tell you of it; in- deed can't. The neighbors are say1n' that your wife and MT. Hanson have eloped." "Well, well! It's his own fault. warned him to keep away from her. "-N. Y. Weekly.