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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1892-06-14
THE EMAND

Congress has now been in session
nearly six months, and it has not only
failed to do a single thing for the pep
pie, but the so called Alliance contin.
gent has failed to make much Roadway
quitting h members Of the Fifty
second Congress on record On-the de
mands of the Alliance. Some of these
Alliance Congressman asserted with
great firmneSS a year ago that they
would put this Congress on record for
or against effective legislation in favor
of the demands. Livingston, OF Ga,
introduced the Sub Treasury bill but
so far rs the record shows, he has been
content to let 1t quietly lie in the com
mittee, and has since introduced two
financial bills, one of which is com
monty believed to be a side track, and
the other a substitute for the Sub
Treasury bill; it is H r.. bill No. 8577,
and is such a mass of financial non
sense as to bring conMpt upon the
cause.
The Economist does not propose to
criticise the Alliance Congressman, but
six months is plenty of time in which
twenty-five men could put this Con
gress On record on every one Of the
Alliance demands, and The Economist
has stood between them and an lmpa
tient and indignant public long enough
and will not longer attempt to defend
inactiOn that enables enemies to the
demands to bold their seats because
the people do not know how they stand.
An Alliance Democrat is no better than
any other kind of a Democrat or Re
publican if he is afraid to fight for the
Alliance demands because it offends
his party bosses and might mitigate
against their reelection. The people
want to know what their Congressman
are doing for them in Congress, and
The Economist cannot satisfy them in
full without telling as well what they
are not doing. The whole tale will be
told by The Economist as fast as the
record is verified beyond a doubt. 1t
will soon be time for Congress to ad-
journ, and then the record will be com
plete.-NHtiOpGL Economist.
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NOTICE.

1t is requested by the Executive
Committee of the N. @. Farmers State
Alliance, that all propositions for the
meeting of the N. O.. Farmers State
Alliance, for it's annual session the sec
ond Tuesday in August, 1892, should
be addressed to w. S. Barnes, Sec'y
Treas. N. @. F. S. A, Raleigh, N. G..
The propositions should be in this office
by the first of May. Please give rates
of board and facilities for taking care
of the officers, delegates and friends
who may attend. w. S. BARNES,
Sec'y-Treas. N. @. F. S. A.
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CHA1RMEN OF COUNTY EXECU-
TIVE COMMITTEES so
FAR SELECTED.

AIamance, Thos. Kernoodle, Union
Baden, E. N. Robertson, Tar Heel.
Brunswick, W. w. Drew, Elpaso.
Burke, P. Fl. Rich, Morganton.
BERTHE, Jas. Bond, Windsor.
Buncombe, J. @. Murry, Busby.
Carteret. Ralph Rowland, Beaufort.
Cumberland, Rev. E. J. Edwards,
Fayetteville.
Chatham, R. @. Siler, Siler City.
Caswell, Thos. L. Lea, Hamer.
Catawba, Capt. Sid Bridges, Ca
tawba.
Cleveland, DIR. l. N, Durham, Shelby.
Cherokee, A. Med. Harshaw, Muir
ply.
Craven, Rev. ]. J. Hines, Riverdale.
Duplin, A J. Veach, Warsaw.
Durham, James E. Lyon, Durham.
Davidson, R. S. Green, Jimes.
Edgecombe, DR.. A. B. Noble, Tar
boro.
Franklin, f. Ashton, Mapleville.
Greene, w. A. Dixon, Farmville.
Granville, A. J. Daily, Oxford.
Guilford, J. B. Smith, Guilforl Col
lege.
Halifax, @. H. Simmons, Scotland
Neck.
Harnett, Rev. VIM. Bird, Key.
Haywood, E. @. Clark, Clyde.
IredelI, J. M. Parks, S~tatesville.
Jones, Silas Foscue, Pollocksville.
Johnson, w. B. Rains, Princeton.
Lenoir, J P. Tucker, Kinston.
Lincoln, @. L Wilson, LincOlntOn.
Moore, w. Kivett, Carthage.
Montgomery, D. A. Clark, Dry
Greek.
Madison, J. E. Bryant, -
Martin, J. NJ. Bateman, Darden.
Mcdowell, J. G. Brown, Turk Creek.
Nash, W. r. Winstead, Rocky
New Hanover, S. w. Noble, Will
Paasquotank, M. G. Gregory, Okisko.
Fender, Geo. E, Sheppard, TOpsail
Orange, w. w Latter, Caldwell In
stitute.
Onslow, H. E. King, Peanut.
Rockingham, w. D. Wall, Oregon.
Richmond, NICK. McKinnon, Max
ton.
Randolph, ]. J. White, Trinity Col
lege.
Rowan, G. L Brown, Gold Hill.
Rutherford, F. Moore, -
Stokes, DR.. A. J. PringIe, Elko.
Stanly, @. D. Ledbetter, Big Lick.
Pennsylvania, John Mills, Mill River.
Vance, j. H. Edwards, Henderson.
Washington, J. T. Hassell, -
Warren, w. @. Drake, Churchill.
Wilson, H. f. Freeman, -
Wayne, a. L. Swinson, Goldsboro.
| Wake, S. Ohio Wilson, Raleigh. -
9TH District, Capt. sgd Bridges, Ca.
tawba.
The friends of reform in all counties
not having committees will select suit
able men and report to the chairman
of the committee of the district at once.
As per call, the friends oGreform will
meet on the 18th Of June at their re
spective county sites.
W. r. LINDSEY,
Chm'n Elk. Com. Peoples Party.
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THE FARMERS SIDE,
Where We are, how ws got here,
and the way out"
BY Hon. w. A. PETER,
d. 8. RENATOR From KANSAS.

12mo, cloth Price, S1.oO.
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There is a demand for a comprehensive and
authoritative book. which shall represent the
farmer, and set forth his condition, the infu-
ences surrounding him, and plans and prospects
for the future. This book has been written by
Hon. W. A. PETER, who was elected to the
United States Senate from Kansas to succeed
Senator Ingalls,. The title is THE farmers
SIDE, and this indicates the purpose of the work.
In the earlier chapters, Senator PETER de-
scribes the condition of the farmer in various
parts of the country, and compares it with the
condition of men in other callings. He carefully
examines the cost of labor, Of living, the prices
of crops, taxes, mortgages, and rates Of interest.
He gives elaborate tables showing the increase
of wealth in railroads, manufactures, banking,
and other forms of business, and he compares
this with the earnings of the farmer, and also
wage-workers in general. In = clear, forcible
style, with abundant citations of facts and fig
ures, the author tells how the farmer reached
his present unsatisfactory condition. Then fol-
lows an elaborate discussion of " The Way out,'
which is the fullest and most authoritative pres
Sntation Of the aims and views of the Farmers'
Alliance that has been published, including full
discussions of the currency, the questions Of
interest and mortgages, railroads, the sale Of
crops, and other matters of vital consequence.
This book is the only one which attempts to
cover the whole ground, and it is unnecessary
to emphasize its value. 1t is a compendium Of
the facts, figures, and suggestions which the
farmer ought to have at hand.
THE farmers SIDE has just been issued,
and makes a handsome and substantial book
of $50 pages. We have arranged with the pub
liShers for its sale to our readers at the pub
Iishers' price. The book may be obtained at
our Office, or we will forward copies to any
address, postpaid, on receipt of e1.0O per copy.
Address
THE PROGRESSIVE FARMER, Raleigh, N. G.
Linked Ever More, the Gray and the
Blue.
GREAT ALLIANCE AND PEOPLES PARTY
SONG.
By the .Fairweathers, as sung nightly by them
IN California Price 25 cents. Address
HENRI FAIRWEATdER,
O9s IL Herman ST., San Francisco, Cal.
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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 then
should expect at least to pay their ez
penses.
S. B. Alexander, J. M. Mewborne. }
S. JOhnstOn-COmmittee
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We handle all kinds of Fruits and Veg
etables, and make a speciality of PEAS,
POTATOES and BEANS. Special low
rate of commission to members of the
Alliance by arrangement with Mr.. W. II.
Worth s. B. A. Write for stencils, &c.
R.. \. WHEELER & CO.,
Commission Merchants,
(S0U 921 La Az, Washington, D. c.
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Mi11-Stones.

Having bought the Milestone Quarries OF (.
e. Phillips estate, l will continue to manufac-
ture MDl-Stones, MiIl-Spindles and Portable
mills for grinding corn and wheat. Address
j. T. WYATT,
$3.50 Faith, Rowan Co., n. G.
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Chm'n Elk. Com. Peoples Party.

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THE PROGRESSIVE FARMER for only 40
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The Republican journal., 1892-11-10
w. c. +. U.

The National Convention of the W. c. T.
L. was held in Denver, last week. The re-
port of Miss Esther Pugh, treasurer shows
the total amount of money raised by local
unions the past year for temperance work is
1886 PA. There has been paid into the Ma
tional Treasury for State dues 40 cents per
capital 15,50S; for other purposes, S11, 57S
for the Temple, S23,509.
The report of the National Secretary. Mrs.
Caroline B. Bull, shows the union is in
most tourishing condition ; total number of
auxiliaries and including "Y's" 1851; total
membership of VS. 142 5C3: number of ''Y''
unions, 756 total membership, 2,:E3; num-
Der of coffee houses, restaurants, friendly
houses and feeding rooms, 2S2; money raised
by local unions, S:5:6,224 mo ney raised by
State unions, S123.729 money paid National
Union in dues, S12.s72; money paid National
Union for other purposes, S11,577.
Report of the Union in Maine: Auxilaries
and ''Y's,'' 276 membership, 422S; "Y's,
70; membership, $50; coffee houses, etc, 90
received by State Unions, $4,000; paid Ma
tional in dues, $40.
The Republican journal., 1892-11-10
Odd Fellows Mutual Relief Association.

The writer has been asked many queS-
tons in regard to the Odd Fellows Mutual
Relief Association of Maine, that perhaps a
general statement through the journal may
interest many members OF the association IN
this vicinity At the annual meeting of the
association a short time ago, at Augusta, the
treasurers report showed the organization
to be in rather an unsatisfactory condition.
Over thirty assessments were made during
the year, and in addition to this there We're
forty-three beneticiarieS unpaid, represent
ing 800. Admitting that all members
would pay the assessments levied against
them, the association would still be $4,000
in debt Perhaps $4,000 will fairly represent
the Indebtedness, as it is not probable all will
pay the assessments. 1t will be seen that
unless this Indebtedness is liquidated the
association must become insolvent.
The association is about sixteen or seven
teen years old, and its membership is con-
fined to Odd Fellows. The amount paid on
the death of a member is 81 800, and the as
sessments are level. When the organization
was new no medical examination was re-
quired. The association was very popular
and its membership ran up to over 400, with
permanent fund of more than $4,000. A
bylaw provided that no more than twenty
assessments should be laid in one year. If
more money was needed to pay beneticiaries
the excess of twenty should be taken from
the permanent fund. All went we'll until
the permanent fund was exhausted, when
the bylaw became operative. The younger
members withdrew and joined other insur
ance companies, and accessions became so
few that the deaths outnumbered the new
members. The life and perpetuity of any
assessment company is in the accession OF
new members. When the deaths outnumber
the accessons dissolution begins.
Several attempts have been made to grade
the association, but without success until
the last meeting, when it was voted to grade
the assessments. The membership has drop
ped to 2,913. 1t is now proposed to ask the
members to pay So each per month, in adj
dition to the regular assessments, until the
Indebtedness shall be paid. This seems to
be the only reasonable way out of the diff
ticulty, and if every member would agree to
it, the affair of the company would run along
smoothly under the graded system. 1t is a
pity to allow this association to die 1t has
paid out hundreds of thousands of dollars to
the widow and orphan, and if perpetuated
| will continue to do so. 1t is hoped that every
member will weigh this matter carefully and
decide at once. R. D.
The Republican journal., 1892-11-10
THE FACT

That AYERS Sarsaparilla CURES
OTHERS of Scrofulous Diseases,
Eruptions, Boils, Eczema, Liver and
Kidney Diseases. Dyspepsia, Rheu-
matism, and Catarrh should be con-
vincing that the same course of
treatment WILL CURE YOU. All
that has been said of the wonderful
cures effected by the use of
The Republican journal., 1892-11-10
AYERS
SarsapariIIa

don't be induced to purchase any of
the worthless substitutes, which are
mostly mixtures of the cheapest in
gradients, contain no sarsaparilla,
have no uniform standard of ap-
pearance, flavor, or effect, are blood
purifiers in name only. and are Of
fered to Won because there is nore
profit in selling them Take
The Republican journal., 1892-11-10
AYERS
arsapari|Ia

during the past 80 years, truthfully
applies to-day 1t is, in every sense
The Superior Medicine Its cura-
tive properties, strength. effect. and
flavor are always the same; and for
whatever blood diseases AYERS
Sarsararillt /, taken. they yield to
this treatment WheH Nnl ak tor
The Republican journal., 1892-11-10

are filled by women. 1t is very rainy
day and we went to the nearest church,
the Unitarian, whose pastor is President
Elliot's son, of Harvard College 1t was
arranged some days ago to have Mary A.
Livermore speak there to-day, but as she
failed to arrive Mrs. Clara Hoffman, of
Kansas City, spoke to the congregation of
what women have accomplished, and what
they hope to still achieve in the work of up
lifting humanity, and securing equal rights
for men and women. Purity in social life,
purity in the home, and purity in legisla
ton, is part of their creed. Mrs. Hoffman
is talented, quick witted, with keen sense
of humor, a very fine, distinguished look
ing person, and a most excellent speaker.
To night we 90 to the Trinity again to hear
Lady Somerset, although it is raining.
| want now to speak of the family who
are kindly entertaining us. Edwin Pierce
and his wife, formerly from Augusta,
Maine. have a fine home on Capitol Hill.
They have no children. but this morning
and likewise at noon, we sat at their table,
ten of us 1ankees-all from the good old
State of Mane-one of them lady who
travelled with me in the same sleeper when
| came here. and whose name | did not
then learn, but whom | met unexpectedly
in this family of mine host
After the convention closes, which will
be on Wednesday, ext, | hope to have
something more of interest to write to
you.
| have not spoken of the weather here
which has been very fine until about two
week ago. when we had heavy rainstorm
"a regular "northwester. 1t rained
two nights and one day, and every house
in Colorado was penetrated by the storm;
at least nearly all, for they are not used
to such soaking rains.
The Republican journal., 1892-11-10

add an appendix to that which | have al
ready written. for a scene fresh in one S
memory is best described at that time, and
besides, it is said of women that they can
not write without a postscript. Last
evening we went through the rain and
mud down to the Church to hear Lady
Somerset We went an hour before
the time, but we found people there
who had been there since three o'clock.
and although we secured very good
seats the church was filled in five min
utes after our arrival, 50 that the
ushers had to begin to pack the people
like sardines in box; and still people
came and refused to 90 to the overflow
meetings close at hand. At least, they re-
fused until they We're assured there was
no hope OF getting near enough to hear:
for the crowd reached out and filled the
the church. At last the great organ peal
ed out its notes and we saw Lady Somer-
set, accompanied by Miss Willard ascend
the steps to the rostrum, where they We're
received by the pastor the Rev. Robert
Mclntire. \ hymn was read and sung by
the congregation: and let me tell you that
the audience sings. The choir of one
hundred and fifty voices rendered choice
music their director standing before them
reminding me of Gilmore with his famous
band ''The Heavens are Telling was
the selection given. and finely was it rem
tlered. | have omitted to say that for
this once the seats were all free, the dele
gates faring no better than others, and
first come first served was the rule.
Lady Henry Somerset took for her sub
iect the Lords Prayer. or a part of it,
Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done.
The large throng was as still as death
while she spoke, Her voice full sweet,
earnest and clear, reached every part of
the audience room. | wish | could tell
YOU what she said. but must not attempt
it, only in the brietest manner. Her APP
peal was to all people, especially Christ
ians. to help in the work of raising fallen
humanity Instead of praying to God to
give them a good place and plenty Of good
things while they lived. and to take them
to heaven when they die, forget one self
and help those who are beneath, and thus
assist in the good time coming
We go again this morning, and again
this evening, and although friends are in
viting us to 90 with them to visit re can t
stop to do it.
There are still three days more of this
convention and | must ''take it all in,
for do not know when | can have such
another privilege. Tonight there is to
be the Demorest contest for the diamond
medal. Contestants from several differ
ent States who have taken the gold med
ais are here brought together. If we sue
coed in getting a place in the church, l
will tell you something about it.
NJ. A. +. 5.
The Republican journal., 1892-11-10
TO TAX PAYERS !!

I shall be at my Office in Memorial building Tues
| DAYS and Saturdays from 10 to Il A. M, and 2
to P. NJ. All persons who wish to avail them
selves of the discount of two per cent on their
taxes must pay by January I, 1898.
H. f. MASON, Collector.
Belfast, July 10, 1s92.-29tf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-22
SNOW AND ICE.
Col. Ernst's Report the Bill for Their
Removal From Sidewalks

Col. Ernst's Report the Bill for Their
Removal From Sidewalks.
Col. Ernst has forwarded through Gen.
Casey and Assistant Secretary of War Grant
his report on Senator Hansbrough's bill for the
removal of snow and ice from sidewalks and
cutters. Col Ernst suggests that with
an amendment making tine provisions
of the bill refer to paved" side
walks the first three sections would
seem to be in the interest of good government
The section requiring the District Commission
ers to keep the crosswalks and cutters clear is
changed SO that the crosswalks shall be cleared
to width Of ten feet, and when covered with
ice sprinkled with sand, sawdust or such ma
terial will insure safety to pedestrians
The duties Of the government regarding the
care of sidewalks about public buildings and
through public squares and parks are amended
SO that the work of cleaning the snow away is
to begin after and not upon the commence
ment of a storm. Only such walks in parks as
thoroughfares shall be cleaned TO a
width sufficient to accommodate the pub
lie. and this is TO be done only
when funds are available. The communication
closes: at may be proper to remark in this
connection that the appropriations for the re-
r1oval of snow and ice have habitually been less
by 20 per cent than the estimates submitted by
this Office"
The recommendations submitted By Col.
Ernst are Endorsed both by Gen. Casey and As.
sistant Secretary of War Grant
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-22
THEIR AIN WAS SHAKY,
Dcrouicde and CIemenceau Fired Six Sho
at Each Other without Scoring "a Hit.

Dcroui"de and Ciemenceau Fired Six Shots
at Zach Other Without Scoring Hit.
Paris. Dec y. The duel between Clemen-
cesn and Dsroulode took place as arranged.
Neither man injured. Gen. Felix G. Saus-
rier. the military governor OF Paris and
veteran Of service ia the Crimea, Italy,
Mexico and Africa. had refused to act
a. arbitrator The idea of arbitration
was ridiculed an evidence of coward
ice on the part OF u. Deroulede. who
suggested it. NJ. Desiaudes was appealed to,
and he at once proceeded to bring things to a
climax. He decided that ". Deroulede and NJ
Clemenceau should have an opportunity to take
ak shots at each other, and that the combat
ants should be placed twenty-five PAGES apart,
with the privilege OF advancing three steps
during the firing.
VERY PooR aARKsNANsHrP.
The fight took place in the paddock Of the ST.
ouen race course. At the word Fire. both
pistols were discharged al,lost simultaneously
The bullets few wide of the mark Again the
combatants ieveled their weapons and fired
This time 1t evident that both shots had
goue high. Neither were hurt.
VI. ClamouceGu coolly raised his wea pom
again
friend rushed forward and expressed a
hope that the conbatants would consider
their honor satisfied and cease the murderous
encounter.
Both declared that they must have another
shot and the soiicitOus friend retired, Again
the pistols were raised and two puffs of smoke
told that two bullets had started on their deadly
mission. No harm was done.
The two seconds then ran up and insisted
that the duel must terminate, that both had
behaved in "a most heroic manner and that any
outrage upon honor had been fully indicated
Mn. Cienenceau and Derouleds consented to
accept the decision and the combat came to a
Close
TRIED TO KEEP THEM FROM PERIL
The parting between Deroulede and his
friends. on his start for the dueling ground.
was very affecting. He embraced and kissed
them repeatedly and assured them that he
would die In manner worthy Of the Legion OF
honor. When one of bis friends expressed the
hope that the encounter would not have q fatal
ending, Derouiede shook his head mournfully
he fully expected, he declared, to lose his life
Meanwhile NJ. Clemanceau who 10 said to
have spent the morning with Nine. Reichem-
berg. likewise prepared TO 90 TO the scene Of
mortal combat. He gave directions about the
Issue Of la Justice, and left orders as to the
management Of the paper in the event OF any
fatality occurring to him. The staff crowded
around their chief and he kissed and embraced
them each in turn
Some of them shed tears and begged him not
TO expose himself to more danger than neces-
cary.
CLTIENcRAUs NOBLE FAREWELL.
Vi. Clemenceau rebuked them and said II
have stood the field OF honor too often TO
have any apprehension now"
lie said that he preferred death to di,honor,
and spoke IN a tone of resolution that evoked
the admiration of his assistants.