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The Press., 1891-09-10

D EGISTRARS' NOTICE.-The Reg town of Stafford, will meet at the Town House Monday, Sept. 14th, 1891, from a. m to 5 p. m., for the purpose Of registering electors and of re- cefving the names of those entitled to be made electors for the annual town meeting.
 A. H. PREBLE,l Reoistrars.
 H. c. HOLT, Aso5AooA" "A0'
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1891-12-01
LETTER DURHAM COUNTY.

Mr.. EDITORIALS Corresponding Sec
rotary of NJ rning Sun Alliance, No.
451, Durham county, l write you brief
ly and for the first time.
We stand firm for the Ocala de-
manufacturing less. We are for prin-
ciplcs, not party; for men who repre-
sent our principles, not for men be
cause they happen to be of a certain
political stripe.
1t is time that we open u eyes and
look about us, that we think for our
selve> and venture for ourselves; but
the old parties would still have us wait,
just wait; and all this after we have
been waiting on the same old parties
years and years, Congress and Con
gress-waiting, waiting and only wait
ing. When we declare that they must
do something for us, or we will lay
hold to dare and to do for ourselves,
they tell us that our plans won't work.
We ask them for something better;
they answer us with their empty pro-
LESSONS Of friendship and that admoni
ton, wait"
We have been very jealous for the
dear old parties. We have hurrahed,
tossed our hats, and yelled like maniacs
for their nOminees-Only to be forgot
ten and neglected for almost a lifetime,
then to be told that our plans are Wis
ionary, impracticable and uncOnstitu
tional; to go home to Katy and the
baby, to return to Congress the same
old do nothing politicians, to pay our
taxes like little men, and to boast of
this as the land Of the free and the
home Of the brave. What rewards for
faithful party service.
We believe our plans will give at
least a measure of relief, but what, sir,
does either of the old parties propose
for the relief of the masses?
The Ne1US and Observer comes with
its loud mOuthed professions Of friend
ship for us, but with avOwals of enmity
against our leaders. It wouldn't hurt
a hair of our heads, but would kill I'LL
leaders, Kill the captain, plumber the
ship. A friend, freely quoting express
siOns and sentiments unfriendly to the
Alliance, evidently preferring such. A
queer friend!
This queer friend gives our national
leader, Col. Polk, zip. But as it seems
to have about exhausted its renOwn, [
want to say that many Of usknOw Col.
Polk personally, and that by its cOurs
the NelcS and Observer has only BELT
tied itself in our estimation and in
creased our confidence in him.
Now, Mr.. Durham Globe, do let up
on Col. Polk and attend to that kid"
AS you have undertaken the case, at
tend to it-One big thing at a time.
Respectfully,
w. J. SUIT.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1891-12-01
from our midst sisters Hayman and

from our midst sisters Hayman and
Jones.
We not only feel the void caused by
their removal from our earthly order
to those chimes where parting is no
more, but when we recall the homes of
happiness, we are smitten from a n
of brOtherly love for their bereaved
ones, and tender to them our warmest
sympathies. All we can 90 Il to point
them by Heaven by the hand of faith.
They + not dead, but simply asleep
in Jesus.
2. That we endorse every word of
the Ocala platform.
3 That all Sub Secretaries who fail
after this meeting to report in time as
required by the Constitution, be fined
not less than one dollar.
4. That the thanks of this Alliance
be rendered to Gum Neck Alliance for
the elegant dinner prepared for us.
J. @. MELKINS, JR.,
D. T. SAWYER,
+. N. HUSSEY,
Com. on Resolutions.
On motion, the following resolution
was adopted:
ResOIUed, That we denounce the ac-
ton of the NeaCS and Observer and all
other papers in or out Of this State,
that have attacked, or sought tOattack,
the Alliance by attacking its leaders as
Alliancemen, and that we, as members
of the Alliance who patrOnize such
papers which make thrusts at the
Order or its leaders, cease to patrOnlze
them.
On motion, the following report was
adopted:
To the TyrreH County Alliance:
We your Committee on Picnic, beg
leave to report as follows:
We had a picnic at Chas. Bateman's,
which was largely attended and much
enjoyed The speeches of Messrs.
Dempsy Spruill and David Alexander
were loudly applauded, and we dare
say that both were beneficial to the
Order generally.
We appointed Bro. J. B. Smell to at
tend to the arrangements, and he pre-
sents a bill of $4.87, which we have
carefully examined and recommend
that an order or the County Treasurer
be issued for the payment of the same.
J. G.. WELKINS, JR.,
s. j. HOLLOWAY,
r. n. HUSSEY,
Committee.
On motion, the Alliance adjourned
for dinner, to meet at two o'clock p. IN.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The committee on arbitration asked
for their time to be extended to the
next county meeting before reporting.
Granted.
1t was moved and carried that the
proceedings of this meeting be sent to
our State Organ. THE PROGRESSIVE
FARMER, and to the Economist Falcon
for publication.
A resolution for the publication of
an Alliance newspaper in the First
Congressional district was adopted.
On motion, the Alliance adjourned.
By order of G.. E. TATEM, Chm'n.
r. E. L. HAYMAN, Co. Sec'y.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1891-12-01
ONAS - NAAJ
E. ?. HAUSER.
HEAVY LOSSES IN LOUISA co.
A Large Number of Tobacco Barns Lev
eled--Repairing the Damages,
Especial to Richmond Dispatch.7

LOUISA COURT HOUSE, Va Nov. "a.
In addition to my telegram to you
on yesterday in relation to the storm,
I have to say that there has been great
damage done in the country. Among
the farmers [ will name some who suf-
fered most: A. M. Baker, one mule
killed and stable blown to atoms; w.
A. B McCOmb, two to baccO houses
full Of tobacco down; Capt. Meade, j.
NJ. and Dennis Winston also lose to-
bacco houses; Mrs. Chiles and Mr.,
Campbell lose also tobacco houses full
of tobacco; King Scott, colored farmer.
loses two horses and his stable; Thomas
Bibb's estate loses tobacco house; Miss
Nicey Goodwin, tobacco house; Capt.
F. V. Winston's dwelling house wasso
much injured that he will have to put
a new top on it.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1891-12-01
TO SUB-ALLIANCES WISHING TO
TRADE DIRECT WITH THE
STATE AGENT.

The State Executive Committee
recommends that each Gub-AlIiance
who wishes to trade direct with the
State Business Agent, make a deposit
of a sum of money with the State Bust
ness Agent, the money to be used for
such Sub-Alliance only, and to be with
drawn by the Sub-Alliance at any time.
This will enable each Alliance at all
times to do business with State Bust
ness Agent without inconvenience to
either. Each Alliance will be entitled
to trade to the full amount of the de-
post. S. B. ALEXANDER,
J. NJ. MEwBORNE,
Executive Committee.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1891-12-01
MEETING OF TYRRELL COUNTY
ALLIANCE.
TYRRELL COUNTY, N. G..

TYRRELL COUNTY, N. G.
Meeting called to order by President
G. E Tatem, at II o'clock.
Roll Of officers was called, absentees
noted and vacancies filled.
Minutes Of last NEE ting read and
adopted.
The following business was then
transacted:
f. n. Hussey, D. T. Sawyer and S.
J.. Walker were appointed as a commit
tee on credentials, which committee re
ported the following delegates, to-wit
Gum Neck-W. H. H. Cooper, w.
w. T~arkenton, Fred. Cahoon, L. H.
Tarkenton, Joseph Weatherly, @. E.
CahOOn, J. @. Patrick, L. L. Langley,
b. T. LiveTman, Armsted Armstrong.
Riders Creeks. J. Walker, RedIc
Alexander, L. n. TarkentOn, J. T.
Cahoon, Jno. r, P%arisher, B. V. Alex
ander. D. T. Sawyer, w. G. Dillon.
Elreka-N. G., Brickhouse, S. ].
Holloway, B B. Bateman, @. S. Waters,
JnO. E Johnson, B. @. CahOOn.
Sound Side Unity-JnO. B. Primer,
Enoch Bateman, Ned Rhodes.
Salem-Z. T. Kemp.
REPORT OF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
We, the undersigned Executive Com
mlttee, beg leave to submit the follow
ing report:
We find upon investigation that but
SIX OF the Sub Alliances have made re-
ports to the County Secretary, and but
i've have paid their national dues. The
following Sub Alliances have reported
to the County Secretary: Eureka,
Riders Creek, Gum Neck, Sound Side
Unity, and Lone Star.
Owing to three Sub-Alliances not
sending in reports in time. we are un-
able to give full statistics of member
ship in good standing.
We find in the T~reasurer's hands
just received from the former treasurer,
the sun Of 1884 Nothing having
been paid in from any other source
since his election.
The Treasurer, Secretary and Bust
ness Agent have given their bonds and
TIE SaIne were approved.
we re commend that on failure of
each SUD Secretary to report as pro-
Elded IN the Constitution, Article 3,
Section 4, he be fined, and uponfailure
to pay such fine, be removed from
from office.
Respectfully submitted.
j. B. SMELL.
+. Z, PATRICK,
I. w. SWAIN.
Committee.
The Committee on Resolutions ra-
ported the following:
Re8OtUed, Since u last meetino II
has pleased the Divine Creator to take
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1891-12-01
NOTICE FROM STATE EXECU.
TIVE COMMITTEE.

The State Alliance does not pay tht
expenses of anyone visiting OF speak
ing to Alliances except the State Presi
dent or Lecturers, and any Alliances
inviting speakers to address them
should expect at least TO pay their ex
penses
S. B. Alexander. J. Nj. Mewborne, }
s. .TOhnstOn-COmmittee.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1891-12-01
NOTICE TO COUNTY AND SUB
BUSINESS AGENTS.

All parties ordering Bagging and Ties
through this office should accompany
the order with cash to pay the amount
of the order, as these goods are only
sold for spot cash.
w. II. WORTH. S. B. A.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1891-12-01
HOPE ALLIANCE, NO. 488.

Resolved, That we hereby condemn
the partisan press for maligning and
misCepresenting our leaders, especially
Our worthy President, L. l.. Polk; we
do especially condemn the Meas and
Observer for publishing reports il knew
to be false and then not allowing Col.
Polk space in it's columns for a denial
and refutatiOn.
w. P. LYON, Sec'y.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1891-12-01

For estimates on TOnabStOneS, Tab
lets, DC, acrite to r. I. Rogers, Dur
ham, N. @. (59D
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1891-12-01
NOTICE, COUNTY LECTURERS

In the organization Of the District
Lecture Bureau any member of the
Alliance in the District can be chosen
President, and the said President shall
be District Lecturer.
Fraternally,
w. S. BARNES.
Sec. Treas. n. C.. L. S. A.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1891-12-01
TO BUSINESS E N

RALEIGH, N. c., Nov. %, 1891.
l am now prepared to supply gro
ceries in whole packagesONLY at lowest
wholesale prices.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1891-12-01
Money in Cabbage and Celery.

Blood will tell" Good crops cannot
be grown with poor strains of seed
For sixteen years Tillinghast's Puget
Sound Cabbage C~aulihower and Celery
Seeds have been gaining in popularity.
The most extensive growers all over
the Union now consider them the best
in the world. 4 catalogue giving full
particulars regarding them will be
sent free to any one interested. When
writing for it enclose 20 cents in silver
OF postage stamps and we will also
send How to Grow Cabbage and
Celery, a book worth its weight in
gold to any grower who has never read
it. Address
ISAAC F. TILLINGHAST.
(57O La Plume, Pa.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-07-20
THE WEEKLY JOURNAL
IS PUBLISHED
EVERY THURSDAY MORNING.
ne Dollar per Year, (1n Advance.
Single Copies cents.
A COLLAPSED ARK.


The Royal Ark has collapsed, and thosa
who expected to escape flood by means
of it are worse off than they were before
they embarked in it. The Royal Ark is
one of the short term endowment orders
which have been promising much for lit
tie. 1t started out with the assurance that
for forty dollars in assessments in six
months one hundred dollars would be
paid. 1t secured many Victims In this
State. One lodge of the order in Man
chester, where several hundred certificates
have already matured, sent committee to
Massachusetts, where the supreme officers
reside, to ascertain their prospects of re-
ceiving their money. They were informed
that there was not a cent on deposit to the
credit of the order, and besides there are
5000 certificates ahead of the Manchester
sufferers. AS an illustration of the per-
nicious effects of this one order alone
upon the business interests of the towns of
Manchester and South Manchester, it is
stated that $14 ,070 have been sent to the
supreme officers in the past six months.
One of the worst features of these frauds
is that they have found their dupes among
those who could least afford to be duped.
They have appealed especially to those
who have to work hard for their daily
bread and deny themselves to engage in
such schemes. At first few got their
money back and the promised increase
The bait took, and workingmen focked
into the various orders by thousands.
Now the orders are fast collapsing and the
Investors" are losing all or most of what
they have put in. Unfortunately those
who have profted most by the scheme are
in little or no danger of punishment. =
Morning journal and courier., 1891-07-20

been made for several excursions for those
who are sadly in need of them, and money
is needed to carry out the plan. Give
what you can to this truly worthy cause.
The London sewer commissioners have
directed their sanitary committee to re-
port upon the advisability of erecting q
crematory. Mr.. Matthouse, one of the
board, pointed out that 81, ,s43 bodies were
buried last year in the cemeteries of the
capital; that in many places they lay four
teen deep; that the situation was growing
worse every year, and that q reform of
some kind was imperative. High medical
authority had declared already that the
state of the cemeteries demanded the inter
vention of the government. Cremation is
the only practical remedy, and prejudice
against it is disappearing fast, he says.
The census bulletin on the gold and sill
yer production of the country for the year
1889 shows the interesting fact that more
than twice as much in value of silver was
produced as of gold. It also shows Incl
dentally that the amount of silver which
the Government is now authorized to pur-
chase as a basis for the issue of treasury
notes, namely A, 500, 900 ounces per month,
exceeds for year the annual product of
the mines Of the country, which is put at
81 ,354.S51 ounces for the census year. Of
course, large amount of silver is con-
stantly used in manufacturing and the
arts, and if the amount of silver bullion
offered to the treasury were to equal the
maximum that it is directed to purchase
in case it is offered, considerable amount
of it would have to come from foreign
sources.
Lord Coleridge is undergoing scathing
comment in the law publications of the
United Kingdom for his jury instructions
in the baecarat case. One says his course
was melancholy and fagrant violation
of the best traditions Of the English bench.
It is intimated that it would hurt his
reputation had he any to lose. His charge
is characterized as a mere medley of thrice
hackneyed quotations seasoned with in
decent fippancies and crowned with
paragraph of adulation conceived in the
worst possible taste. The presence of the
Prince of Wales in court after he had
given his testimony is denounced as de-
iberate attempt to influence the jury out
side the law and the facts. Coleridges
charge is condemned by leading law
print of Scotland as "wofully unfair" and
imbued with offensive toadyism. The per-
sistent presence of the Prince of Wales
in place where he had no official right
to be is construed as bulldozing scheme
to protect himself and to overawe the
court and jury.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-07-20
9rty 6nuhs.
Howe & StCtSOl,
POSITIVE VALUES.

$50 doz. Ladies Royal Fast
Black extra firm 40 guage
Hose 25c pair. Great goods
for your money.
100 doz. Ladies full regular
made Hose, in desirable fancy
styles, at 1oc per pair.
Splendid value in heavy
Bleached Huck Towels, "a
in. wide and 48 inches long, at
25c each.
Warranted fast black Dress
Lawns, in satin stripes and
plaids, 12Hc yd; to be found
in our white goods departm't.
50 doz. new styles in La
dies fast black boot stylcHose,
also fancy Lisle Threads, all
at 25c per pair.
467 dozens Gents Scarfs,
shapes are Tecks and Four-in-
Hands, price 12Hc each. We
have offered a great many bar
gains in Neckwear, but this
lot beats anything we ever
saw. There isn't a scarf in the
whole lot worth less than 25c,
and many of them are the reg
ular soc quality.
5pieces choice styles Black
Brocade Grenadines at 48c per
yard, sold early in the summer
at 85c.
10 pieces As inch White
Hemstitched Embroidered
Flounces at 25c yard, usually
sold for 38c.
IS doz. Ladies' Waists at
48c each. These waists are
made from handsome styles
Crepe Cloths and would be
good value at 75c.
1o4 doz. Hair Brushes at
17c, 25c, 39c and soc each; our
regular prices are 25c, 48c, CSC
and o8c. These Brushes are
manufacturers seconds, slight
ly imperfect; will last just as
long as first quality.
Special drives in Ladies'
leather and cloth Belts (shield
shape) at 15c each. Have new
er been sold for less than 25c.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-07-20
"A ATROUBLING QUESTION


Man is said to be little lower than the
angels, and it has been more or less gen.
orally believed that Woman was a good
deal higher than Man. But we find a
great friend and advocate of Woman, T.
W. Higginson, talking about her in way
that is discouraging. For instance, he
says: There is no reason to suppose that
women are not capable of being dishonest;
and there is every reason to suppose that
whenever they become 80 the recognized
sharpness of the feminine wit will place
them high up in their chosen vocation.
Experienced critics declare that no swim
ding device ever contrived in this coun-
try was more skillful than the "Woman's
Bank" long conducted in Boston. Nay it
will be remembered that after its frauds
had been thoroughly exposed magazine ar
ticles were still written in its defense by
perfectly upright women, and those who
| had aided in it's exposure were severely
censured. Without doubt there are women
who still believe in it and regard it's pro-
jector as being the unappreciated philan-
thropist she called herself.
A woman, who knows something about
| Woman, DR.. Lucy M. Hall of Vassar, says
that of 204 inebriate women whom she
treated directly, 1873 began drinking beer
and IA began between the ages of IA and
81, and only three after the age of 40
| Thirty nine of these women smoked
tobacco, and over twenty used snuff.
Is it possible that Woman can be bott
sinful and vulgar when She takes a notion
to bes Mr.. Higginson and DR.. Hall, who
ought to know something about her, evi
IDENTIFY think She can 1t will be sad day
for Man if Woman succeeds in convincing
him that she does not at least stand be
tween him and the angels whom he is (
little under.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-07-20

young man across the aisle, Laura; cam
bring him to my feet any day I want to.
Laura-Indeed, dear! He doesn't look
the least bit in the world like chiropo-
dist.-Chicago Tribune.
Lady-My husband goes to the races, but
he never bets.
Friend-Are you sure he doesn't beta
= Lady-Yes, indeed. I've looked through
his pockets often and never found a cent.
New York Weekly.
Porter-That Kentucky gentleman re-
fuses to occupy room A.
+ Hotel clerk-What's wronga
I "There's picture of some fruit hanging
on the wall, and he says it makes his
mouth water. ."-1ndianapolis Journal.
Bjenks-I want you to come up to my
house, doctor, right away.
Dr. Bolus-Who's sicks
Bjenks-Oh, Mrs. Bjenks and the baby
are both ailing. I thought you might as
Vile Journal.
st. Peter-Who are youa
Applicant-A New Yorker, who has al
ways worked on a small salary.
St. Peter-Here is your golden harp;
anything else I can do for you2
Applicant-No; er-unless you direct
me to pawnbroker.-New York Herald.
First Chicago woman-Mrs. Lakefront
was here to-day and she inveighed terri
bly, against the divorce evil in this city.
/ Second Chicago woman-Shall we cut
her in society?
First Chicago woman-No; shall whis-
per it about quietly that she is guilty of
heresy.-Judge.
Merchant-You have been with me forty
years to-day, Mr.. Bardwell. His Old Book
keeper-Yes, sir. Merchant-Pm going to
show you substantially that I appreciate
your services You're getting old and
feeble, and can't move around very quick
ly, so Pm going to have fire escape put
it the counting room window.-Judge.
Two men were sitting together on a
bench in one of the public parks, when a
gentleman well known for his philanthrop-
ic practices passed them. "That man
played a mighty mean trick on me yester-
day." said one of them. "What did he
doV' evoke rne out of nice, comforta-
sleep to tell me where could'get work.
Detroit Free Press.
A lady, with her little daughter, met an
acquaintance on Lexington street and stop
ped to ask after mutual friednd. "She
is very ILL.," said the acquaintance; "indeed
she has been next to deaths door with
that fever" Mamma" said the wise lit
tie maid, thoughtfully, as they walked on,
eff that lady you were talking about is
next door to death, why doesn't she movel
Baltimore American.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-07-20

While excellence in the military academy
is desirable thing to aim at, it is well to
bear in mind that the ratings of that insti-
tuition are not always maintained in actual
experience. Indeed, its sppraisements are
frequently reversed in the after life of its
pupils. Lee, it is true, was the second in
his class at graduation, but "Joe" John
ston, who was at least as able q commander,
was thirteenth, and Longstreet was fifty
fourth, while on the Union side W. B.
Franklin and Q. A. Gilmore were first in
their respective classes and Mcclellan sec
ond, yet Thomas was only twelfth, Grant
twenty first and Sheridan thirty-fourth.
AS q rule, the men who carried off the hoo
ors in West Point failed to hold their place
when brought to the actual test Of practical
work, while those who were well down IN
| the list forged to the front. The truth I.
| that West Point, as is the case with techni
/ cal schools of other sorts, cannot perman
emily fx the standing Of It's grsdustes,
Morning journal and courier., 1891-07-20
CHARGED.

Judge-What is the prisoner charged
with2
Oficer-With whiskey, your honor
Harvard Lampoon.
In Sunday School.-"What did the ass
say to Balaam, Williea' "Come off.
"Why do you think thata" 'tBecause he
knew Balaam was onto him."-Puck. -
Miss Blewbudd fproudly)-My grand
father was Virginia Tsylour.
Newby-Indeedl Well, to be equally
Puck.
The missus-You oughn't to leave the
floor in such a condition. Why don't you
take your chips with you9 Carpenter
Who do you take me fori The Prince of
Walesa-Life.
Irene dn whisper)-see that handsome
Morning journal and courier., 1891-07-20
LINCOLN AND HAMLIN.
How They Went TO Washington to be
Inaugurated.

Inaugurated.
From the Springfield Republican,
A few days before the Inauguration Mr.
Hamlin met the president-elect at the Astor
house in New York. There was great
though Suppressed excitement in the metro
polls and throughout the country, and
threats had been freely made by southern
fire-eaters that neither Lincoln, Hamlin
''nor any other - abolitionists" should
ever be PERMITTED to occupy the White
House. While the president and vice.
president elect were at the Astor house,
wild rumors of this sort which had been
flying about for weeks seemed to take tan.
gible shape. at least it is fact that during
their short stay in the city one of the
highest of the police authorities brought tc
them detailed and circumstantial ipforms
ton Of Q plot which had been entered int