The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-10-13

Alliance VS.. Democracy In Haiifax-Fins
Crops-Eyangelist Fife.

SourH BosroS. Va, Oct. l2.-lSpecial.l --Poli-
tics are slightly mixed in Halifax. There are
two tickets IN the field; the regular ticket
nominated By the people by primary election.
headed by homas III. Hall and Edgar u. HUB
bard and the Farmers Alliance ticket, which
has for its stsndasd bearers 1. &; r.. Pool sud
W. A. Bass. The meeting OF the County Al
lance al Houston last Wednesday which nomi-
mated ne latter ticket, coald hardly
Alliance. 1t WAS composed OF only about
thirty delegates, only thirteen Of the twenty
seven sub Alliances relng represented, and the
delegates from two Alliances withdrew, leaving
only eleven represented. The resolution TO
nominate ticket was passed by 4 bnro majority
OF tins small body. Little by little the proceed,
ings Of this uniquo organization leak out, and
show how they exercise censor.hip oyor the indi-
yidual action of its members aud hold them TO
sstrict accountabilitT
Much time was spent in discussing the action
OF Mesrs Carlton and Clark. who had been
nominated at a former meeting OF the Alliance
and who IN the interest OF peace and harmony
had agreed with tho DoiDocratic executive COM
mlttee 10 submit their claims to primary olec-
ton. While their action was not approved they
were willing to accord TO these gentlemen sin
cc-ity Of purpose.
T e next case of discipline was Mr. T. H. Hall
To- insubordinatlon. He had been voted for III
the Alliance Tor the Legislature and afterwards
al the solicitation OF friends had allowed his
name TO be used IN the primary election and re-
ceiyed the nomination. A resolution OF censure
was passed. After making nominations an OK
ecutivc committee Of three was appointed with
power To select three Alliance men from each
precinct OF the county to take charge Il she can
vass and push il vigorously.
In justice 10 the organization and the farmers
OF Halifax must say there are a large number
who do not approve of tins action and will not
athllate with them in eiectimg the ticket.
The breaks OF tobacco have materially in
creased this week and much new s being
offered which Is taken up az satisfactory prices.
There are conflicting reports as regards the
quality OF the crop, some claiming IL
Is light and cLaffy. while others say
their crops are of good body and color.
1t is generally conceded that the crop of this
section i OF better quality than any other por-
ton O the bright tobacco belt Consequently
manufacturers already have their eyes turned
this way and some very large orders have been
laced IN this market. The outlook Is most con-
splcuous for the tobacco trade here. and the
market will show increased receipts for the new
tobacco year.
The preparations for Evangelist Fife are being
rapidly pushed forward The Flag warehouse
has been secured and seats are being placed in
IL 70 give seating capacity or 1000. Mr. Fife
will begin his meeting on Sunday morning at
IL o clock and IL will he continued eight days.
1t is reported that tho Halifax Record. the
oldest paper in the county. now in its twenty
second year, will soon change hands. 1t is not
known who the new owners will bo MIR. j. A.
Philips, who has been editor and proprietor for
eight years, will remove TO Sliendun. His
removal from hero will he regretted by s. large
nnmhor OF friends and subscribers. who wish
him health, prosperity and long life in his new
home