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Huntsville gazette., 1891-05-23
MUST -HAYE FUEL
The Esmeralda Will Get Coal
BY Any Means,
If She Has to Shell the Port
!. of Acapulco.

No News Received at Washington Con-
corning the Charleston or itata-Dis-
patches to Mexico Indicate the Itata is
Far Away-The- Esmeralda May Have
Already Sailed.
WASHINGTON, May 22.-Not word of
news Of the Charleston or the Itata has
been received at the navy department.
A cablegram in cipher came from Ad-
miral Brown, aboard the San Francisco,
now at Iquique, Chill, which gave en-
ployment to the translators for some
time, but Secretary Tracy declined to
say what news it contained.
Huntsville gazette., 1891-05-23
ROOFING

GUM-ELASTIC ROOFING FELT costs only
81. 90 per 100 square feet Makes coed roof
for years, and anyone can put it on. Send stamp
for sample and full particulars.
GUM ELASTIC ROOFING Co
80 & Al WEST BROADWAY. NEW YORK.
Local Agents Wanted.
Huntsville gazette., 1891-05-23
MOTT eE FOR PUBLICATION.
Land Office at Huntsville, /
Alabama, Mayo 1891.

Land Office at Huntsville, /
Alabama, Mayo 1891.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention to
make fl nal proof in support of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before the Register
and Receiver at Huntsville Ala, on
June IS, 1891,
viz: No. l., $50 George C. Gleason, for Declare
tory statement for the South half of Southwest
quarter Section / and North half Northwest
quarter Section II Township Range West.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation Of
said land viz:
John l.. Anderson. Golightly Ala, John w.
Hobbs, Golightly Ala, Delos NJ. Norwood, Go
lightly Ala, Almond B. Gage. Golightly. Ala.
WIN. C. WELLS,
5-9-6t.cOlt Register,
Huntsville gazette., 1891-05-23
SHARON COURT.

Meets at Masonic Hall, in Davis
Grove, LIST, 3rd, Friday nights at
8 o'clock Mrs. H. G, Binford. M. A.,
| Mrs. Mollie Betts-Secretary.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1891-09-01
Yours very truly,
w. @. BUCHANAN.

Chief, Department Of Agriculture.
In charge Department of Live Stock
and Forestry.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1891-09-01
ALLIANCE RALLY AT MAGNOLIA.
MAGNOLIA. N. e

MAGNOLIA, n. G.
Mr.. EDITOR:-We had a good ALI
ance rally and picnic here on the goth
of July. Quite a crowd wasin attend
ance, and all were greatly benefited by
coming. After prayer by our Chap
lain, Rev. Colin Shaw, Capt. John c..
Mcmillan stepped forward and in a
short and appropriate speech, intro
duced the speaker of the occasion.
Assistant State Lecturer, r. B. Hunter.
of Huntersville, N. c..
Bro. Hunter spoke two hours, and
never before has it been u good for
tune to hear aspeech of such force and
practical common sense, so exactly
describing the corrupt methods of our
government, and so graphically por-
traying the condition of our impover-
ished and struggling farmers. The
hearts Of its Respondent were cheered
and the faith of those who have been
so long laboring in this great and
glorious cause, was made stronger by
the words of encouragement which he
uttered.
The OcaIa demands were taken up
one by one, and so thoroughly and
logically discussed, so ably and faith
fully defended, that all doubts as to
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1891-09-01
JUTE BAGGING FOR 1891.

I can deliver jute bagging at any
railroad station Or boat landing IL
North Carolina at the following prices
II ID. jute al 6.18 cents per yard.
ID. @ 6.68
p ID. % us
to be delivered in August, September
and October, terms cash. [ have no
quotations on new ties, and as my eH-
perience in handling pieced ties has
not been satisfactory on account OF 50
many complaints coming in, l VIII
only quote them to parties who write
for prices. The above prices are emily
guaranteed for orders received on OF
before August 18th. I have sent Oh.
blanks to all County Agents and 70
many others. We have blanks "
supply all who will write for them
The price is less than half what 1t WaS
when we made the fight against tho Inc
trust. [ think it economy to use tnI
heavyest bagging, as l understt"Iibp
every bale is sold subject to a 81 l0'
w. H. WORTH, >. D. a.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1891-09-01

their OnstitutiOnality and practjcah;4u
were forever dispeIled. S
After hearing that speech, no M,
sessing common sense, unbialSo2S2
patriotic, and full Of the love of iTStioo,
and fair play, a longer oppose fbo
principles of the Farmers Alliance os
the demands made upon Congress brr
our oppressed and outraged farmers
After a sumptuOus dinner, to which
the crowd did full justice, Congress
man-elect B. T, Grady, Of Albert,on
N. c., in his usual ~felicitOus and on4nr
tanning style, favored us with a fna
speech, in which the great questionsGf
the day were handled with skill and
Judgment, showing that the Interests
of the people will not be allowed IA
suffer by that able and fearless and.
patriotic man. Capt, Mcmillan and
Rev. Mr.. BilbO, each made a short lint
effective talk.
It was a red letter day for OUT part
of the county. The speaking has iona
much good, for it has not only awaE
ened our own members to renewed ap-
tivity and vigilance, but prejudice has
been overcome and doubts diSpellrI in
the minds of many outsiders. These
men have at last realized the trun
state Of affairs, and many Of them
have already stepped into Il ranks
to help in the struggle for liberty and
Justice, to fight the trusts and mOnopo-
lies, the bribery and corruption. the
despOtism and slavery that is 50 com
mon in our land.
MAGNOLIA HAYSEEDErS.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1891-09-01
RE SOLUTIONS.
WILLOW BRANCH, n. c..

ILLOW BRANCH, n. T.,
Aug. s, 1891.
Mr.. EOIToR:-At a regular meeting
Of Zion Farmers Alliance. No. LII,
Gates county, n. @, August Sth, 1891,
the following resolutions were offered
and unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, The general condition of
our country imperatively demands
unity of action on the part Of the
economy and the best means of Secur-
ing to the IabOring classes the greatest
amount of good, we hold to the prin-
cipIe that all monopolies are dangerous
to the interest of our country tending
to enslave a free people and subvert
and finally overthrow the great prin-
ciples purchased by the fathers Of
American liberty. Therefore be it
ReSOIUed, That we, the members of
Zion Alliance, enter our protest against
the d~eplOrable condition of cOun
try, and fully ndOrse the action of the
labOring classes in organizing for self
protection.
RcsOIred, That we think it just and
wise to set forth our demands without
persons or party looking for the gen
eral welfare of our country, thereby
hoping to relieve the toiling masses.
ResOIUed, That we endorse the de-
mands Of the Sub-Treasury plan of
finance and hereby adopt the Ocala
amendments.
Res0lred, That we endorse the de-
mands of free coinage of silver and the
election of United States Senators by a
direct vote Of the people.
Resolved, That it shall be our chief
end and aim to z~ealously watch fully
guard, protect, defend and uphold all
of the demands set forth by the labor
union at St. Louis and Ocala.
E. B. SPIVEY.
JOS. n. BROWN,
JAMES T. BOND,
Committee.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1891-09-01
LETTER FROM RIDGEWAY.

Mr.. EDITOR:-I have just read with
much care, profit and interest the ad-
dress Of President Elias Carr to the
Farmers State Alliance recently held
at MOrehead City. 1t affords me much
pleasure to say that I regard the adj
dress as one of the most able, cOnserva.
tive and patriotic addresses havereQd
for 10 these many years. His dpscrip-
ton of the great Alliance questions
now before the people are, in my opin-
ion, timely and unanswerable It
seems to me the most caDtiOUS cannot
gainSay his views on these great quos-
tiOnS. He has made an able and in
every way acceptable officer. We
have entered the fight to win, and have
these demands carried out, and there
must be no shrinking of duty ON the
part Of any member of the Alliance.
The politicians made no great ado
about the unprecedented political up
heaval of 1890, but all thinking and
sensible men know that it was chiefly
due to the doctrines taught by the
Farmers Alliance.
l therefore appeal to every Alliance
man throughout the entire country to
stand in solid phalanx against the
present oppressive laws and law
makers in our National Congress.
[ gladly welcome you back as Aoe5-
ciate Editor of THE PROGRESSIVE
FARMER. Your management Of the
paper, l am also pleased to say, gives
general satisfaction.
I will conclude by saying Warren
is all right on the Alliance question.
Wishing you much success, [ am very
truly yours, H. B. HUNTER. SR.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1891-09-01
WEEKLY WEATHER CROP Bull
LETIN.
For the Week Ending Friday, Aug.
2Ist, 1891.

2Ist, 1891.
The reports of correspondents Of the
Weekly Weather Crop Bulletin issued
| bv the North Carolina Experiment
| Station and State Weather Service for
! the week ending Friday, August 21st,
says:
The reports Of correspondents Of the
Weekly Weather Crop Bulletin issued
by the North Carolina Experiment Sta
| ton and State Weather Service for the
week ending Friday, August u, 1891,
show that very favorable weather con
ditiOns have continued. The temporal
tUre and amount of sunshine have been
considerably above the normal. Occa-
| siOnal showers have fallen, but the
rainfall has generally been deficient,
! average less than one inch, the normal
| amount for this week being 1.52 inches.
! A hail storm occurred in DaVle county,
! damaging tobacco and corn. Local
heavy rains (Over 1 inCh) occurred at
Asheville on goth and at Raleigh on
21st. AS compared with last week cot
| ton and corn show slight Improvement
in condition, while tobacco has deter
iOrated somewhat owing to firing and
damage in few places by tiea-bugs.
Without question the corn crop Will
be most excellent this year, while with
respect to cotton a number OF CORE
spOndents remark that with favorable
conditions and late fall an average crop
can be made. Present condition OF
crops for the State; Cotton, rs; corn,
ST: tobacco, s.. Q65 reports received,
representing &c cOunties.)
Eastern District. The weather has
been warm. with abundant sun hine
$50. -,oiD,,o1 chnu-aIC. IN some
. places rather dry now, and crops need
inc rain. Reports concerning cotton
rather diversified but generally show
ing marked Improvement. Corn
is well cared, and the saving of fodder
has commenced. LOwland rice IS
reported in excellent condition. Present
condition of crops in this district: Cot
ton, II; corn, 81; peanuts, 50; potatoes,
81. 90 reports, representing y count
ies.D
Central District. The weather is
beginning to be rather dry in the
southern portions, while too much rain
is reported in isolated portions Of this
district. A evere electrical storm
passed over Wake county Friday NIGHT,
l.3S inches of rain fell at Raleigh and
lightning struck barn at Apex, Wake
county, destroying q number OF bales
Of cotton. The past week has maturcd
and developed crops crops. Corn IS
in splendid condition. Cotton has
improved two per cent, though not
reported fruiting well and still shed
ding III few places. Turnips and oats
are being seeded. The fruit is very
fine and abundant, but being a little
late prices range too low. Tobacco is
firing considerably, and has not i'm
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1891-09-01
LETTER FROM BLAD II COUNTY,.
ROSLIN. 4. G.

ROSLIN. \. c..
Mr.. EDITOR:-We have not called
on you before in a long time, and
although we have been 50 ~reticent, we
have been a constant reader Of your
most valuable paper, and we cannot
tell you how rery gIUd we are to vel
come back Il auburn haired editor
| with his yaller shoes.
InperusingT THE PROGRESSIVE FARMER
of the 18th inst. I find a letter from
our bright, witty sister, Evangeline,
and while she writes with the same
brilliant vivacity Of Old, yet she seems
afflicted with AN affair of the heart"
How IS it possible that one of Loves
darts from Cupid's arrow for he is
generally at p~ic-nics) accidentally
wounded our fair sisters heart? If so,
our Bladen boys must "fess up" [
wonder if sister Evangeline's opinion
of Bladen boys wasn't as good as, or
better than, that of the Bladen girls.
We T glad to see our Order pro
crossing so rapidly in other States,
and it seems from the present appear
ance of public affairs that the Alliance
will give some of the old partisan poll
ticians a black eye in '92. With best
wishes to The PROGRESSIVE FARMER
and the Alliance. | will close.
Yours fraternally,
ANNIE, F. JOHNSON.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1891-09-01
BRO. LEAzAR's APPOINTMENTS

New London, StanIy Co.. Sept. J.
AlbCmarle, T.
Norwood, g.
Big Lick, " T.
Mr.. EDITOR:-Please change my ad.
in The PROGRESSIVE FARMER so as to
withdraw my StanIy appointments, on
account Of conflict with appointments
for grand rallies at Salisbury, near
New London, and Norwood, near Abe
marie on the same days. Then insert
these appointments, viz:
Cherry Hill, near Jerusalem, Davie Co. Sept. 2
MOcksViIIe, " q
Jameston, near Pennington, " Z
Holden Alliance, Yadkin Co.. Scpt.5
Y~adkinville, " =
East Bend, " =
Zion Alliance, 9
Other appointments will follow.
Speaking to the public at IL a. N.
Everybody invited. 4. LEAzAR.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1891-09-01
NOTICE,

The mass meetings of the Alliance
will be arranged just as fast as possible.
County Secretaries who have not re
ported, will please report at once.
The Committemee appointed by the
County Alliances on mass-mcctiugs
viii please let us hear from them if not
already reported. Every county can
not have a mass-meeting, and | shal,
do the very best to secure the MOST
SUITABLE PLACES AND GOOD SPEAKEH~.
Most of these meetings will have 30 be
held in September. Timely notice will
he given. In the meanwhile be patient
FraternallV,
w. s. BARNES.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1891-09-01

If the American people could be
blessed with a sufficient volume of
money to transact business on a cash
basis we will listen to a few more
tariff" wind storms. -MOnitOr.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1891-09-01
ALLIANCE MAsS-MEETINGs.
Salisbury,
Norwood
Sept. l-G
Sept. ~.

" Salisbury, Sept. I-s.
Norwood, Sept. ri.
Col. Polk will be at each Of these
places. Other distinguished speakers
have been invited and will he made
known as soon as heard from as ac-
cepting. w. S. BARNES,
Sec'y n. G. +. :. \.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1891-09-01

When Congressman Horn told the
people of Michigan that they ought to
raise more corn and less hell, notwith-
standing that cOrn was sold last year
for fourteen cents a bushel, he little
thought that-the farmers would 20 in
the opposite direction and raise more
hell and less corn, as is claimed by
some who r credited with knowing.
-ETchdnqe.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1891-09-01

i, w. DAM. OIdUG treasurer.
The language Of the above letter is
plain and cannot be misunderstood.
1t is evident that there is no paper cur
rency that is liable for taxes when in
possession Of the owner on the first day
of June in circulation in the United
States, unless it be either State bank
issue, private bank or foreign paper
currency, neither has there been for
over twenty years. Still u people
are yearly gulled into paying tax on
what untaXable money they are FORUM
ate enough to have, through ignorance
Of the law.
Publish this for the special benefit of
we poor "hayseed" dibblers and for
ward it along the line. Educate the
masses and with it will come equal
rights to all and special privileges to
none. ABBOTT L, SWANSON,
Editor ~OTjcuTt7T.UJ Roe
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-06-02
A Survival of the Fittest.

While hunting antelope on the prsiries
of Colorado was the witness Of a very
interesting chase between an eagle and a
jack rabbit The various circles and
downward SWEEPS Of the eagle attracted
my attention, and resolved 10 ascertain
the reason. put spur to my horse and
succeeded in gaining an elevation from
which good view OF the chase could be
had. The rabbit, to all appearances, was
very much bewildered, and would run
first in one direction and then another,
and sometimes IN circles, its pursue-,
the eagle, following its every turn
Finally the eagle. as if tired OF this
sport. with vicious downward swoop
and a stroke OF the wing laid the rabbit
out lifeless on the prairie. At this mo-
ment | gave a tremendous yell, and at
the same time rode rapidly toward
them, which had the desired effect Of
frightening the eagle away, leaving It's
victim in my possession, which turned
out to be the only game l bagged that
daY.-Fcress and Stream
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-06-02
Not Literature,

Farmer Ellsworth lives in the suburbs
of little Massachusetts, town. and is a
man of considerable consequence among
his friends and neighbors. During the
long winter evenings he and Aunt Hull
dab, his wife, read much, and his com
ments on the literature Of the day, though
not often dramatically expressed, often
display discrimination.
Not long ago he took book Of short
sketches Of country life from the town
library, and when he brought it back he
had to pay small fine, having kept it
several days over the time allowed
I'm willin' an glad 10 pay it, too" he
said. as he laid down his pile OF copperA
"You enjoyed it, them" asked the Ii
brarian.
Enjoyed IL I should think we did,"
said Farmer Ellsworth. MY wife, 'spe-
cially, has ready every one Of them stor-
les twice over. But I'm bound 10 say, >
he added, In his character Of critic, chat
il amt exactly what should call writ
in Why, it's jest Ike folks Youths
COMPANION
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-06-02
ARABIAN HORSES.
Their characteristics Compared with
Those of American TrOtters.

Those of American Trotters-
There are hundreds of horses called
Arab in America which have no right to
the name. Almost every spotted horse
or "calico" horse is said to be more or
less Arab, while it is stated as positive
fact by no less an authority than John
II. Wallace that an Arab may be of any
color in the world but spotted. No Arab
is calico in color. 1t is an exceedingly
difficult thing to get pure bred Arab.
The Bedouin chief will not sell one at
any price, and the only ones procured
are secured by raids on the tribes of the
Euphrates valley.
In the whole United States there are
only three strictly pure bred Arabian
horses Two Of these are the stations
Leopard and Linden Tree, which were
presented to General Grant by the sui
tan of Turkey, and mare called Naomi,
which has been imported from England.
OF the two Grant stations Leopard is
not at all prepotent horse and is a get
ter Of few foals, and Linden Tree is the
possessor of one of the uglieSt tempers of
any living horse. He is said to be fiend
incarnate, though his colts are gentle
and kind enough when properly treated.
It is popularity of the Arabs that if
used kindly and treated with considera-
ton they are gentle and lovable.
''To one that has gained the confidence
of an Arab horse there is the pleasure of
knowing that he associates with brute
A &c
them. and you have aroused devil that
can never be subdued, for of their cour-
age there is no limit, and they Will re-
sist abuse while they have life. General
Grants stallion Linden Tree is said to
have been made vicious because the man
in charge of him did not gain his conf
dence and abused him.
There is a great deal of foolish senti-
ment existing about the Arab horse,
however. He has many good qualities,
is highly intelligent, quick TO learn, has
rare beauty Of form and rich quality. is
for saddle purposes beautifully gated,
quick and active in his movements, and
of much endurance; but when compared
with the thoroughbred race horse or the
American trotter he suffers much by the
comparison.
He lacks the size and speed of the
thoroughbred, and what spectacle a
Maud S, a Jay Eye-See, a StamboUl, a
Nelson would make of the greatest trot-
ting rab that ever lived could they meet
on .rotting trecki
As race they are handsomer than the
American trotters, many Of which have
inherited Roman heads and cat hams
from the great progenitor, Rysdvk's
Hambletonian. II it could be done with
out loss of size and speed, for the pur-
pose Of giving beauty and finish to the
American trotter, it might be well 10
add more Of the Arab blood 10 the com
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-06-02
Proof Of the Earth's Motion.

Take good sized bowl, fill it nearly
full Of water and place it upon the floor
of the room which is not exposed to
shaking or Earring from the street.
Sprinkle over the surface Of the water a
coating of lycopodium powder-a white
substance which is sometimes used by
ladies in making their toilet, and which
can be purchased of any druggist. Next
upon the surface of this coating OF white
powder make with powdered charcoal a
straight black line, say an inch or two in
length. Having made this little black
mark on the surface of the contents Of
the bowl, lay down upon the floor close
to the bowl q stick or some other straight
object, so that it will lie exactly parallel
with the charcoal mark. If the line
happens to be parallel with a crack in
the floor or with any stationary object in
the room this will serve as we'll.
Leave the bowl undisturbed for few
hours, and then observe the position of
the black mark with reference to the OBJ
ject it was parallel with. 1t viii be
found to have moved about, and to have
shifted its position from east to west
that is to say, in that dirssion opposite
to that of the movement of the earth
upon its axis. The earth in simply re-
volving has carried the water and every
thing else in the bowl around with it,
but the powder upon the surface has been
left behind little. The line viii always
be found to have moved from east TO
west, which is perfectly good proof that
everything else contained in the bowl
has moved the other way.-St. Louis
RaDublic
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-06-02
Reading Selections from the Paper.

1t was one of those wild nights you
read of in nine novels out of ten.
The cold spring rain splashed vicious
ly against the panes, and the shutters
ratified and banged as the itful gusts Of
wind swept through the deserted streets.
1t was lodge night, but Brother Fay
concluded to stay at home for once, par
ticularly as his mother-in-law was on
her periodical inspection tour, and spend
ing a couple of days with him.
With a sigh he rolled back in the
rocker, his feet in a chair and news
paper spread open before him like a
screen.
Presently he chuckled, and wife and
mother looked up from their sewing in
quiringly.
Rather a remarkable case" he e1-
claimed, looking over the top Of the
paper, and with suspicious witch
about the corners Of his mouth ne read
aloud:
"a model husband died recently at
Cornish, n. H. He had been married
forty-three years and never spent night
away from home"
"Well, should say he was a model
husband, broke in the old lady, grimly.
Just think of it, Mary dear, forty-three
years and every evening spent at home.
No lodge could coax him away from his
family" she added, significantly. Poor
man, he ought 10 have monument a
mile high" and she sighed deeply.
Brother Fay held the paper little
higher and continued:
Never spent night from home. He
was parslyzed.'
Without the storm beat harder and
louder "a habit storms have at such
tines. while within silence reigned, save
the suppressed rustic Of the paper and
the swish" OF the thread through the
pillow case the old lady was working on.
National Weekly.