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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1891-09-08
RESOLUTIONS PASSED JULY 10,
'o1, BY A UNANIMOUS VOTE.

WHEREAS, THE PROGRESSIVE FARMER
has been adopted as the official organ
of North Carolina Farmers State Al
lance, and as such, its duty is to de
fend the principles of the Alliance;
Therefore, be it resolved by Catawba
County Alliance in session, that we
condemn the sentiments editOrally ex-
pressed in said organ in a few Of its
issues from the first to the middle OF
June last, Especially the one under
the heading, is it wise?'O as mis-
representing the Alliance Of North
Carolina but that we express our full
confidence in Brother l.. l.. Polk, and
heartily endorse the issue Of July 5th,
and congratulate Brother Polk and
the bretheren of the State in securing
our true, and tried Brother, J. l.. Ram
sey to again take the editorial chair
of the said organ.
When the birds begin to sing next
Spring you will hear the %plaintiye
yell Of the politician mixed with it.
Oh! the politician. He is an awful
smart c]ritter.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1891-09-08
DARE COUNTY OYSTER STOCK
COMPANY.
Preliminary Arrangements for Permanent
Organization.

OiSdIlL6IlOLl.
At d meeting of theparties interested
in the oyster entries in Dare county,
held July 2jth in the court house at
ManteO, upon motion of Thomas c..
Skinner, of Hartford. E. f. Lamb, of
Elizabeth City, was elected Chairman
and Edmund Alexander, Secretary, of
Washington, n. e. Mr.. Skinner in his
usual Clearmanner explained the object
of the meeting, which was to devise
some plan to successfully cultivate,
protect and drodge the oysters on the
grounds entered by private individuals.
He said that under the law Of the State,
any person had a right to enter at least
one square mile provided it was located
two miles from the neareSt land and
did not embrace any of the grounds
which had been surveyed out and
located by the State, and paying the
State p cents per acre, and upon the
certificate of Gen. Lewis, the State
engineer, that the grounds did not en-
brace any of the public beds, as located
and surveyed out by the State, the
Secretary would issue a grant for the
same.
Mr., Skinner urged upon the inhabi
tantS of Dare county the necessity of
entering the oyster grounds at once.
before the best portion of the sounds
were taken up by nO~n-residents, who
have a right to do so, under the present
law, and after entering and securing
grants the law does not restrict them
to catch the oysters in any particular
way.
Being a fisherman himself, of many
years experience, he said that he knew
something Of their trials and hard
ships and nothing ought to be done to
Interfere with the fishing interest be-
low Roanoke Island. He suggested
that the proposed Oy ster company in
which there are many residents and
fishermen Of Dare county, either agree
to pay the fishermen for all nets de
strOyed by dredging, or enter into a
written obligation to stop dredging
about the 18th of F%ubruary, or in time
for the fishermen to put in their nets
whereverthe oyster grounds and fishing
grounds embraced the same TERRITORY,
That in this way the fishermen would
really be an advantage to the oyster in
~terest, for after the nets were taken
from the sound then the net stakes
could be used by the owners Of the
oyster beds for holding brush to catch
the drifting spato or spawn. That under
this system Of oyster culture the entire
fishing region of northern PamIicO
Sound would in a few years become as
valuable as the gold mines of California
and that his object was to induce the
citizens Of Dare county to Join with
HIM and other citizens of the State in
developing this new industry. The fol
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1891-09-08

lowing committees e. appointed by
the chair, viz:
Draft articles of agreement on incCr-
porati0n. w. D.. Pruden, tdenton;
JnO. w. Evans, Clerk, Superior Court
of Dare county, Capt, Erwin Hooper,
Dare county, and Edmund AleRnder,
Washington, N. G.
surveying grounds by Gen. Lewis, State
R. W. Smith, Sheriff of Dare county ;
Capt. G. e. Ketcham, of Manteo; Capt.
Erwin Hooper, Manteo, and Harry T.
Greenleaf, Of Elizabeth City.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1891-09-08
OUR THANKS.

We I under obligations for clubs
sent in since last issue by NJ. J. Parker,
G. R. Wright, B. F. McGregor, r. 4.
Marshburn, w. S. Murray, w. j.
Davis, J. H, Gillian, S. K. Cobb, J. F.
Needham, J. B. Smith, J. NJ. Bennett,
P. NJ. Sykes, G. H. Baine, w. w. Ed
wards, Jonas Pasam, James Dryden,
L. Lucius, D. R. Parker, Geo. B. Lang,
w, B. Cooper, II. c.. Davidson, Miles
Bobbitt, T. s. Blair, John Lee.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1891-09-08
ESPECIALLY

Special attention is called to the
Farmers Alliance Wholesale Supply
House of Philadelphia, Pa, a. r. Hano
& Bro, " whose advertisement for the
benefit Of the members appears in the
columns of this paper, and we would
respectfully ask our worthy members
to send to this house for their new fall
and winter wholesale price list, which
embodies all classes of merchandise at
the lowest wholesale prices, sent to
any part Of the country on 80 days
time, when orders are in proper form,
and signed by the officers. We think
it is Of very great Importance, and a
matter of vital consideration, that u
members purchase their goods from
this house, whom we are sure will treat
them in the fairest and square8t man
ner and save them a large amount of
money, and we hope that the very
great advantage offered by Messrs. A.
r. HAND & Bro. may be successfully
treated by Il people. Catalogue and
wholesale price list will be mailed free
on application, to any address. (575
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1891-09-08
ALLIANCE

were appointed by the State Executive
Committee, at it's recent session. Is fo1
lows:
y Second district, Capt. E. A. Tn9rae
Third district, DR.. V. n. Seaveu, vi
lanOw, N. @.
Fourth district, Rev. P. H. " -svy
Fifth district, J. B. Smith. 9ua
Sixth fGt district, r. B. Hunter, Hunters
vile, N. G..
Seventh district, Hon. Augustus
Leazer, Mooresville, N. G.
Eighth district, DR.. L. n. Durham
Shelby, N. c..
Ninth district, J. s. Bell, AshsvGlo.
N. @.
These Lectures will be regular
authorized agents for The PROGRESSIVE
FARMER and other Alliance literature
Parties who wish to secure a lecturer
will do well to correspond with theirdia
trict lecturer. w. S. BARNES.
Sec'y N. @. f. S. 4.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1891-09-08
NOTICE FROM STATE EXECU-
TIVE COMMITTEE.

The State Alliance does not pay the
expenses of anyone visiting or 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. VI. Mewborne, J..
S. Observation-Disclosures.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1891-09-08
SEWING M ACHINES.

On and after August 1st the follow
ing Sewing Machines will be delivered
at any point in North Carolina, freight
paid, at prices named below:
No. 4 Low Arm four drawer, Singer
No. 4 High Arm Alliance, four drawer,
Automatic BObbin Winder $4,000
Electric High Arm, four drawer, 1900
w. H. WORTH, S. B. A.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1891-09-08
COUNTY PRESIDENTS, AT
TON.

Lines fourth, fifth and sixth, Il Ar
ticle LIST, Section 9th, of State 'Consti
tuition of 1890, reads thus: "County
day in January, April, July and De-
-tober." There is no authority il our
Constitution for anyone to change these
quarterly meetings. When necessary.
other meetings for the county can be
called. Respectfully,
w. S. BARNES.
Sec'y N. G. I. : 4.
Raleigh, N. c., May 5, 1891.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1891-09-08
TO COUNTY SECRETARIES.

I hereby return thanks to all the
County Secretaries who have promptly
sent me in the names of the County
Executive Committees and the County
Lecturers; and to those who have not
yet complied with my request, [ re-
as it is important I have them at n c
w. H. WORTH. S. B. A.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1891-09-08
TO COUNTY AND :
BUSINESS AGENTS.

All parties ordering Bagging ana Ties
through this office should accompany
the order with cash to pay the amount
of the order, as these goods T only
sold for spot cash.
w. II. WORTH, S. 3 \.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1891-09-08
ALLIANCE NOTES.
Letters From the Brethren Boiled Down.
What They are Doing and
Talking About.

w nat I lGy 4 Lung oAN
Talking About.
BRO. 3. f. Teaster, of Watauga
county, writes that the Alliance IN that
county is not dead but is stronger than
ever before,
BRO. L. H. Coe, Of Eastanolla Ga,
writes that he is highly pleased with
the picture of Our leaders" and that
he can't do witOut THE PROGRESSIVE
FARMER under any circumstance.
Nathan Bass, Esq, of Black Greek,
n. c., writes to have his name 7
rected as printed in the vote on the 6
per cent. interest bill. It should have
been Bass instead of Boss, as printed.
BRO. Z. 7. Garrett, of Vance, says
everybody in his county sends to the
p~OstOffice for The PROGRESSIVE FARMER
the day it comes, instead Of waiting to
the last of the week, as they formerly
did.
A brother writing from Bats
Chapel Alliance says they are solid for
Alliance principles and + increasing
in membership slowly. They now have
eight applications on file for member
ship.
Bro. w. f. B. Sawyer, Secretary
of Durant's Neck Alliance, writes that
they need a good speaker in that sec
ton. Perhaps some of the grand raj
lies will be held near enough for them
to attend this fall.
There will be an Alliance picnic
at Holden Alliance, about four miles
southeast from Yadkinville, Nadkin
county, on the first Saturday in Sep
TENDER. Everybody invited to go with
we'll filled baskets.
Bro. /. 2. Freeman, of Centre Ali
ance, No. 1913, BERTHE county, writes
that they have worked up about all
the best material and have & good set
Of officers. They are a unit on all the
Alliance demands.
A correspondent writing from
Bland Alliance, Sampson county, says
they are slowly getting there. They
stand suuarely on the Ocala platform.
They trade through their own store
and get goods cheap. They believe in
POlkism and Ramseyism.
Bro. Henry c.. Williams, of Mill
mule recently. Will the brethren OF
each Sub Alliance in the State kindly
send him five cents from the Sub
EAllIdIlCt Ilt CtSuIN " CAlCNDIC IIlII ~ OuJ
another!
In a communication giving an ac-
count of the Colored Alliance pic mic in
Granville county, Bro. Bro. Robert j..
Coen is put down, by mistake, as being
a coIored a The types, like every
thing else, get contrary sometimes and
do things they ought not. We take
pleasure in making the correction.
The family Of Bro. John w. Doug
lass, of Myrtle Branch Alliance, No.
1888, are lcft III destitute circum
stances by his death. He left a widow
and five small children who need help.
The members of his Alliance have made
up money to pay the doctor bill. Send
contributions to j. J. HawS, President
Of Alliance No. 1888, Phoenix, n, G.
Messrs. Alexander, Morgan & Co.,
Of Norfolk, Va, have received six
haIaC ,f Iaw n,trn,l from South Gar D-
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1891-09-08

In this issue will be found an adver-
tisement of Mr.. J.. T. Patrick, VIII de
sires to secure the services of a first
class farmer to take charge of a farm
in North Carolina. The farm is well
supplied with fruit of all kinds and a
splendid young grape vineyard. Mr..
Patrick proposes to give the party in
charge an interest in the entire farm,
vineyard, saw mill, grist mill and gin.
The mill is run by water power. The
farm contains about 400 acres of land
and is in a very healthy location. Mr..
years of age with good stout boys to
assist in the work, some one whothor-
oughly understands farming, and is
willing to take a lively interest in the
Improvement of the place.
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DIED.

Sister Sarah Dennis, Of Thistle Ali
ance, Carteret county, died recently.
Bro. Thos. Bryan. a member of ALI
ance No. II, Wake county, died
recently.
In Johnston county, recently, Bro.
Simeon Brown, Il member of Carriers
Alliance.
Bro. John y. Ipock, a worthy mem
Ter of Earl Alliance, No. 1,135, died
recently, aged 50 years.
At his home in Johnston county,
recently, Bro. Rutfin Brown, q mem,
Der of Carriers Alliance.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1891-09-08
ALLIANCE ~MASs-MEETINGS.

General J. B. Weaver, Of Iowa, has
promised to be with us from the 23d of
this month to the 3Oth. There will be
mass meetings at the following places
and General Weaver and others will
be present and address the people on
tho oy,not reform movement.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1891-09-08

Ho1c CON you afford 1t? That is wLas
they oil sag When they see the picture
ne are giving to erery ne1c one gear
subscriber.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1891-09-08

Brethren at these points VIII please
make suitable arrangements for the
mass meetings. w. S. BARNES,
Sec'y N. @. F. S. a.
RALEIGH, n. c.. Sept. 3, 1891.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1891-09-08
A ~DEPLORABLE TENDENCY.

We have observed with regret a
spirit Of intolerance which is to a large
degree pervading the Farmers Ali
ance. 1t characterizes most of the
leaders and nearly every one of the
organs of that order. Instead of wei
coming fair and honest discussions of
the principles and aims Of the Alliance,
they have made haste to denounce all
who differ with them, even when they
do SO in the most respectful manner.
This is not only unjust to others, but
it will prove fatal to the influence of
the Alliance if it is continued. This is
a country of free thought and free
speech. Our people believe in discus
sion, They are dOgmatic. They are
intelligent, inquiring and reasoning in
dividuals. The Farmers Alliance can
not expect to change these character
lstics OF Our people, or to escape the
universal test of public issues in this
country? the test Of argument. The
main object of the Alliance is good,
can amply be supported by reason,
but 1t will make little headwav unless
1t Is advocated on its own merits.
The above stuff is from the Atlanta.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1891-09-08
BRO. LEAzAR's APPOINTMENTS.

Other appointments will follow.
Speaking to the public at II a. m.
Everybody invited. A. LEAZAR.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1891-09-08
SCHOOL PROSPECTS.

Notwithstanding the poor crop pros
poets and the prevailing depression, the
school prospects in North Carolina
never were as bright as they are this
year. All the colleges are filling up
rapidly and nearly all of them have
made improvements in every depart
ment during the summer.
This is as it should be. Young PEG
pie can be educated wrong-can be
taught false ideas their association
frequently are of such a nature that
they T spoiled and therefore termed
educated fools" But the fact re
mains that more are spoiled for want
of education than are by it.
We trust that our colleges and com
mon schools will not neglect the very
important work of teaching political
economy. Every young Ma and wo-
man ought to come out Of school with
an accurate knowledge of what consti-
tutes good citizenship.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1891-09-08
Index to New Advertisements.

Beechah's Pills.
DR.. Miles Medicine Co.
\. c. Shuford-Fine stock for sale.
J. T. Patrick-A good chance for a
good man,
4. r, Hano & Bro.-Everything for
Alliancemen.
Durham Farmers Alliance Tobacco
Manufacturing Co.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1891-09-08
lis in the following Order:
PLEASE EXPLAIN.

The Lemon Topic denies the state
ment that a vote was taken to get the
preference of the editors for President
at the Press Convention two weeks
ago. 1t says:
IF such a question had been
preached and considered by the AssO-
citation, we should have withdrawn
from it, There are Republican mem
bers of the Association to whom the
consideration of that question would
have been an insult. 1t had no more
right to discuss that subject than it
had to pass upon its preference for the
Republican nomination, the Presidency
of the State Alliance, the division of
the North Carolina Conference, the
succession to the Episcopal Ri hOpric,
the decision of the Woodrow cOntrO-
versy, the orthodoxy of Tom Dixon,
or any other matter entirely foreign to
its organization"
AS Zeke BiIkins would say, we want
Light on the subjick." DR.. Caldwell
and DR.. Scott have been very much
puzzled about how a man can be a
member Of the Alliance and at the
same time a member of a political
party. If we understand the Topic,
the Press Association is strictly non
partisan. So a member of the Press
Association must lay aside his politics
when he enters the sacred hall, Well.
if the editors Of North Carolina are
nOn-partisan, we suppose the farmers
are, too, We T powerful glad the
Press Convention is not "going into
politics."
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1891-09-08
OXFORD IS YOUR MARKET!

Bring it along, the more the meuer We are prepared to pay HIGHER
for SNOW WIRE CURED than any other market. FreigIts are
cheap, a mere tihe when increased prices are taken into account. Our rail
road facilities are good. Send your tobacco to Oxford, n. c., you will g@ good
prices and quick returns, Buyers for all classes and from every na+ ~ the
world are located in Oxford. You will find US
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1891-09-08

Messrs. Alexander, Morgan & Co.,
of Norfolk, Va, have received six
bales Of new cotton from South Caro-
lima by the Norfolk and Carolina Rail
road.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1891-09-08
PRESIDENT POLK IN KANSAS.

Kansas is all enthusiasm about now.
There is to be eight zone in each Con
g~ressional DISTRICT grand Alliance en-
campments in the State during this
month. President Polk has engage
mnntS in the following Or1er.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1891-09-08

The Alliance tobacco warehouse at
Lynchburg, Va, up to August first,
has ~proved a valuable help to the
farmers of that section, saving them
about $1,000 in the storage and sale of
over 5000, 900 pounds of tobacco.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1891-09-08
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AN Ape AL.

We a committee appointed by Sub
Alliance, No. 1901, of Stokes county,
do earnestly petition to every Sub
Alliance in the State to contribute
something to Bro. J. r. Martin, who
has lately sustained a great loss by
fire in getting his tobacco barn, with
a large lot of leaf tobacco burned,
valued at $500.
Bro. Martin is a poor man with a
large family, and was depending
mainly on his tobacco for a support.
ReSOlred, That this appeal be sent to
THE PROGRESSIVE FARMER with request
that it be published.
Send all contributions to w. P.
Alley, Secretary Of Sub-Alliance, No.
1901, Sandy Ridge, Stokes Co., n. G.,
II. G.. THORNTON, Pres't.
w. Z. ALLEY. Sec'Y.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1891-09-08

All the papers belonging to the
Reform Press Association are expected
to carry the sign on their first page,
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-07-10

Bridegroom Of postponed Wedding
Fails to Show Up,
A colored woman who failed to give her
name came to Helena from Rimini a week or
SO ago to procure a warrant for the arrest OF
a white man who, she claimed, had assaulted
her. Tho circumstances were not such as
would Justify Judge Sanders in issuing a
warrant. While in town she mads the &C
auaintance of a colored man named Corne-
Illus Harrison. and they fell in love with one
another-at least she fell in love with him
md he said that he reciprocated the aztec.
ton. They were to have been married
Monday night. In anticipation OF
the event the woman sold out
all her belongings in Rimlnl
and bought a bridal outfit. Monday night
came and then Cornelius had the wedding
put off on some flimsy p%retext. When Wed.
nesday night arrived there was everything on
hand necessary for a wedding but the bride
groom. His non-appearance caused a post
ponement of the services, this time it is
thought, indefinitely. The woman went tc
Judge Sanders again yesterday with bel
new complaint. She claimed that Corne-
Illus borrowed Sc from her to get the license
with. This the judge thought might be
construed into a case OF obtaining money
under false pretensss, but his coutt was nc
placo to institute proceedings for breach o:
promise of marriage. He sent her tt
County Attorney Nolan. 1t Is said tina
Cornelius was kept away from the wedding
by some other girls who we're mashed OF
him.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-07-10
Mutual Benefit.
You Want 10 Buy Goods Cheap.
We Want to Reduce Stock Before
Buying Fall Goods
A call from you will result in our mutual
benefit.
We VIII Sell This Week
WHlTEG00DS

Away below regular price. Goods OF same
quality as now offered were never sold in
Montana rs low AZ ut prcsent prices.
Striped and Checked Nainsooks for GIc,
worth 1870. Striped and Checked Main
socks for l0c, worth l5c. Indin Linens and
Victoria Lawns for los, worth lie and 2Dc.
Our entire stock Of White Goods at pro-
portionntely same reductions, embracing
Corded Pks., Figured Mcrsailes, French
Dimities, Paris Mnlls, French Nainsooks.
etc. Also on account of the torrid etato of
the atmosphere during tho past few days
we deem the time propit.ous to %"spring'''
our entire stock of Summer Dresses and
Wrappers on you, ut just one-half their
actual value. We will actually sell you
Ladies' White Wrappers for less than you
can buy the embroidery on them. IL IS
impossible to quote reductions made on
these goods. They must be- scen and
handled to appreciate the opportunity
offered to secure a cool hot-weather dreps.
See display of Ladies' Shirts and Blouse
Waists in show window. Come in and ask
to see them. We have the best assortment
in the city and will be glad to show them
to you
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-07-10

and wants a divorce. She says her husband
struck her oneo with his clenchnd fist while
they were living in Chotenu county last
May. Az another time no pointed n gun Mt
her and threatened to blow her brains ont,
but was prevented from doing any harm by
n third peraon. Mrs. Thomns fled her COM
plant in tho district court yesterday. She
naka for the custody OF h0r two-year-old
girl Daphne and alimony. The parties
were married in this city August ~, 1887.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-07-10
THE TROLLEY WIRE BROKE.

Business on the Electric Lines Suspended
for Over an Hour.
The trolley wire Of the Electric railway
line parted m Main street just north of
Sixth avenue about three o'clock yesterday
afternoon. In falling the weight brought
down the guys of the wires on sixth avenue.
A car was going down Main street at the
time and stopped short, while the passen-
gers carefully picked their way to the side
walk, 80 as not to run any danger from the
live wires dangling all around. Business on
all the electric lines stopped with the break
ing of the circuit, and the steam motor was
unable to cross Main street for awhile.
Policemen and railway men were stationed
around the place to prevent pedestrians and
vehicles running into the wires. Orders
were sent to the works to shut off the
current and a force of men were soon
engaged repairing the break. 1t proved q
harder job than is usual with such acoi-
dents, and it was after four o'clock when
things we're in running order once more.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-07-10
Filed for Record.

Lode Northumberland Ten Mile, by
Harvev l.. eelden; Nameless, Helena dis
trict, by Gerald M. Ritter; Helena Placer,
Helena district, by Ezra A. HaRemnn.
Liens-W. e. Davis on two buildings in
Lenox addition belonging to Henery II.
Baldwin for $94.30; Helena Lumber COM
pany against j. p. Holden for $210.8O.
Desds-George II. Piatt to Lewis l..
switzer, lots 8 and 10, block 81, Flower
addition; $G75.