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THE BISHOP OF LONDON ON
TEMPERANCE.
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The Bishop Of London was present a. Inc
onanino If the new headquarters OF the
Church of England Temperance society az Inc
Sanctuary Westminster, on Saturday hlght'
and delivered an address, in which ne d"eiV
ON the valrfe and necessity Of compromise III
TEMPERANCE legislation. We shall ma,
think he said, in the variety OF remedies
for the evil of the present state oi
things. a ~ery great probability that there
wifi be q difficulty in carrying anything al
all. I myself very decidedly believe IN com
PROMISES for this reason-that am quite
sure that in all legislation OF TINS klnd We
gain a great deal by being Wiling 70 saK0
what wa want by instalments, and that II We
are content to accept. q little, it IL very much
pasier afterwards to go on and demand some
thing more. Cheers. thln1 that III lem'
perance legislation VIC have very oIIeh n@u0
q mistake by not being ready 10 accepO q
little and consequently have got nothin8 anu
have had to start afresh. In tho present day
va have gained this-and there Is a tolefaoly
general conviction that something must DO
doue. myself, ia one way, am 8eheI"lJ
called rather an extreme man Qaughter)-
TINT is. a great many Of my friends tel me
over and over again that | press totdI
abstinence q great deal too hard, and Ieel
that l am only doing what | am bound to
do. because it is my own conviction that ID
is the right course to take (Cheers.l But
there are others who t ke similarly extreme
views with which DO not agree at all, ana
with which I very decidedly disagree. Thus
for instance, in the great conflict that there
was last year over the proposals OF Ar,
Goscgen. | was very strongly IL favour OF
compensation TO the publican (hear heaf)
and | held to it fast and Shall tight for it very
hard. Those who take the line Of total ab-
~stirenco must Be c ntent to preach tota' alb
s~tinence, and get to have a very tIstnct re-
cognitiop of the fact that there are very good
Christian people who are not total abstalners
and do not mean TO be, ~(Choors)
, 1892-12-24
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LECTURER BELL IN STOKES.

NEATMAN, n. G.
MIR. EDITOR We started on the 18th
of November to billiard to meet Bro. ).
S. Bell and accompany him on his can
vass in Stokes county. We met at
Bethany Church. where we had the
pleasure of listening to an excellent
sermon by Rev. Mr. Parker. We then
went on to billiard, where the good peo
pie were expecting us that night. We
went that night to prayer meeting,
conducted by Brethren Ward and Roth
rock.
Early Monday morning the people
began to come from every direction,
and by eleven o'clock there was very
large crowd present. The mem0ers OF
the Alliance, headed by the Alliance
Band, went to meet Bro. Bell. AS ne
passed the long line Of AlLiancemen
they cheered him on every side. Inc
call for music was Obeyed and the pro
cession marched to the stand.
Bro. J. @. H. Mitchell, the President
of the day, read the programme, and
after prayer by Bro. W. A. Ward, our
County Chaplain, introduced the
speaker. Bro. Bell stood for Il hours
before about |, 500 people and talked to
them on the principles and demands OF
our Order.
DR.. A. J. Pringle, Stokes County's
Lecturer, then made a short speech on
the good of the Order. Dinner was
announced, and of course we obeyed
the call. A table about 175 feet long
was ladened with everything good to
eat Chat we farmers are allowed to
have) which showed that the good
sisters of the Alliance know how to
manage a kitchen.
We went that night to Sandy Ridge.
where the large church was full of
peopIe to hear our beloved Bell. After
praVer by Bro. Wilson he spoke for Il
hours. I'VE we're all taken to good
homes for the night and we'll cared for,
viii IN proves that these people are not
ONLY GOOD Alliancemen cat meetin'
but at home as well.
Early Tuesday morning we started
for Peters Creek Church, about II
miles distant, through the cold rain.
When we reached that point the peo-
pie had gathered from far and near to
hear the speech. The church was
crowded, and after prayer by Bro.
Watkins, Bro. Bell spoke for two long
hours, and one brother said, go ON,
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1892-01-19
THE COMMITTEE DENY THE
CHARGE.
" N~|AA ~ 81
Lecturer Rockingham Co

EDITOR OF ECONOMIST -FALCON:-We
deny the false charges which you have
seen proper to publish in paper in
an editorial of the Sth instant against
thek Farmers Alliance committee of
~SalGti4. You assert that the committee e
of the Farmers Alliance committed a
great outrage in removing the doors
and windows from the school house,
and that criminal proceedings had
been instituted against them. We
assert and challenge any one to show
to the contrary that there is not one
word of truth in the two charges made
by you. The committee of the Far
mers' Alliance had nothing to do with
removing the doors and windows from
the school house, and no criminal pro
ceedings have been instituted against
that committee or any other committee
We, the undersigned committee were
appointed by the Salem Baptist Church
to look after the church property, are
responsible for what you please to call
a great outrage, and in all we did we
acted under the legal advice of q dis
tinguished lawyer of your town, j,
Haywood Sawyer. Why you should
have made such reckless statements
about a matter, of which you knew
nothing, we are unable to comprehend.
1t may be that you are misled, or it
may be that you thought that a good
opportunity presented itself to enable
you to stab the Alliance in the back
by charges that they committed a
great outrage upon school property,
and scatter those false charges broad
cast over she State to the great damage
of the Farmers Alliance.
For the information of the public,
we will state that the controversy be-
tween the Bapts st Church and the
school committee in regard to school
house which stands on the church
yard near the church and which the
church claimed and still claims as the
property of the church, has been com
promised We, the committee of the
church, are Alliancemen and Baptists,
and have heretofore voted the Demo
cratic ticket, but we do not propose to
submit quietly to the malicious stabs
OF any partisan paper. Furthermore,
if we have to again appear In print we
shall give some facts with reference to
the cause of the school house trouble
that cannot be denied.
CLIFTON SAWYER,
w. G.. COPPERsMrTH,
NJ. w. DAVIS,
J. 7. COPPERsMLTH,
Witnesses-J. T. Coppersmith, J. L.
Wilcox.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1892-01-19

have you to believe. We must have a
diversity. The partisan press let's no
opportunity pass to advise You to
diversity your crops and not plant all
tobacco or all cotton, but some corn
and some wheat We advise you to
diversity your politics also, and not
plant all tariff but some Sub Treasury
and some abolition of national banks.
You are told that the articles of agree
ment that govern the trust are drawn
up by shr5wd lawyers, and the laws of
the land will not reach them Admit
ting that the laws now on the statute
books will not reach the trust What
Is the reason you can't elect shrewd
men to make your laws who will enact
laws to meet the trust? To say such
laws would be unconstitutional, is the
rnerest bOsh. Any law that is morally
right and is the will of a majority of
the people, is constitutional law, and it
was so intended by the trainers Of the
American Constitution Imagine our
fOrefatherS toiling through seven years
Of privatiOn and bloOdshed TO throw off
the British yoke of oppression, and
thus make a constitution SO framed
that no law can be cOncOcted TO rid the
country from the r8vages of highland
pirates, known as trusts, SyndlcateS,
combines, pools and so on
IN conclusion, we would like to know
why it is that an Allianceman can be q
partisan Democrat Or Republican. bnt
it is "pizen" to be q partisan Peoples
party man. If the partisan press AID
their henchmen can't answer that
question to the satisfaction of the court,
they will please forever hereafter hold
their peace. The two old parties out
in the West went to bed together and
got the little fellow-the Peoples party
in between them and tried to mash
the life out Of the little fellow, and they
telegra phed back here they had killed
him. The partisan papers over the
country reported the cry they have
killed him" Now the truth of the
buRiness is that they have not killed
killed him, for he is alive and kicking
ant doing we'll, and if Congress don't
give the farmers the legislation asked
for he promises to be the liveliest dead
body that ever visited these parts.
Fraternally yours,
w. H SCHOOLFlELD,
Lecturer Rockingham Co.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1892-01-19

Shall this concentrated capital be the
conservator of the peoples interest or
their masters? This is before the
American people and awaits an answer
Ii the Industrial class are wise and
co operate, these vast combines will be
made the servants of the people. A
corporation is a body of men trusted
with large amount of the things that
are necessary to the peoples welfare,
and they are morally responsible for
all abuse of trust, and should be made
legally responsible for all abuse While
performing their part in industrial evo-
luton, they must not lose sight of the
fact that they are morally responsible
for all their acts so far as they lead to
oppression If this oppression is per
sisted in, then it is the duty of the peO-
pie to step in and take control and run
the combine in the interest of all con-
Cerned. TIE. concentration of capital
is inevitable, as it Cheapens and in
creases production. This combination
of capital and men must be run by
corporation or by the State or nation
If run by corporations, they must be
subject to control. They must not be
allowed to Oppress. Labor must re-
ceive her share of the products Of cap
ital and labor.
1t is the duty of the State and nation
to protect all and see that justice is
done to all. Oppression breeds social
ism and anarchy. Let corporations do
justice and there will be no anarchists.
1t will not do to cry vested rights.
There Is no such thing as vested rights
to other peoples earnings. Nothing
will bring peace but equal and exact
Justice to all
Give us plenty of Peter Coopers to
manage capital, and corporations will
not be menaced with NIhilists.
JAMES MURDOCH.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1892-01-19
LETTER FROM CUMBERLAND.

Mr.. EDITOR: But few hours ago I
received the last number of our invalu-
able paper, The PROGRESSIVE FARMER,
since which have enjoyed myself in
good reading matter but the article of
James MurdOck should be read and re-
read by every American citizen who
has q heart and mind to rightly esti
mate and appreciate freedom. 1t would
afford me more pleasure than can eX-
press by words, to shake the hand that
held the pen which wrote said article,
for surely the heart and head which
dictated such an article belong to God
and to no political party. He must
love his neighbOr as he loves himself,
for he has turned on the light for his
neighbors' guidance Such articles
should be kept before the people
The signs of the times are cheering in
this part ae Q3}r. country. Everything
which money and corrupt politicians
can do to enslave and ruin the Ameri-
can people will be done. It is rule and
ruin by both of the old political parties.
Men hoisted into office by corrupt
and fraudulent ballot box can do moth
ing for the interest of the bread win
ners; they only care for the men who
placed them where they are by perjury.
The man Of mOney-what does he care
for the man who labors and tolls to
keep body and soul together2 What
does he care for the poor laborer's wife,
half clad, and the dear little ones often
in rags and poorly fed? Nothing. In
whose hands is the crop of cott n made
in the year just gone? In the hands of
men who only use their money to Op-
press and enslave the laboring men of
this great, God favored, but devil
cursed country-money cursed coun-
try political cursed country. Show
me one old political Office holder, of
either one of the old corrupt political
parties, Or a rich man, who cares for
the poor mans interest, and l will
show you standing by his side an angel
just from heaven. Nothing is done for
the laboring men of this great country,
politically or financially, except to
grind them and oppress them in their
poverty. Thus it has been since 1865,
and so it will continue to be Until the
people in their might destroy such a
hellish power. God hasten the day
w. DREWRY SMITH.
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brother" We then went to the home
of Bro. Pringle where we all took din
ner. After eating a hearty dinner we
started for the next appointment
Georges School house where three
times more people had met than could
get in the house. Bro. Bells speech
was short, owing to the poor accommo-
datlOn. We were cared for that night
by some of the good Alliancemen of
that lodge.
Wednesday morning we went to
WSstfeld. The large church was full
of people After prayer by Bro, Jessups,
Bro. Bell spoke for one hour and three
quarters. According to previous ar
rangements by the brethren, we all
went to tke hotel for dinner We then
went to Pinnacle Station We all went
to the Cutler House, Bro Boyles
proprietor, for supper. After supper
we went to the large and we'll arranged
academy; the room was crowded.
After prayer by Bro. Hunt, Bro. Bell
spoke an hour and three quarters.
By the way, Prof. Crutchfield has 8
good school at Pinnacle. The good
brethren cared for us through the
night. Next we went to Kings Cabin
Owing to the burial of respected citi-
ACA4 O1 GLlSbb N1CI1lGEs u S11lGAk1 C1O"A
was out. Bro Bell made a good and
lengthy speech. Bro. Stafford, of
| GulfOrd county, also made a good
| speech. After which, the cOngrega
tion was dismissed by Bro. Phyler
The brethren had dinner at hand and
after eating heartily, we went to Mt
Olive. Owing to the death of an aged
and highly esteemed citizen of this
| vicinity, a very small crowd was out,
| but Bro. Bell spoke to them all the
| same Most Of our boys went home
| The next appointment being at the
lodge, the hall was crowded, and after
prayer by Bro Hall, Bro. Bell spoke
| for nearly two hours The lodge at
| this point Is not very prosperous at
present. We once had large mem
bership and some few good Alliance
| men; we now have a small member
| ship and the same few good Alliance
men. We went that night to Bethel
| Church, where some objections had
been made TO the use of the church.
! We went to the small school house
| near by, where not more than half tt e
people could not be accommodated.
| Bro. Bell spoke for one hour and half,
| after which we were cared for by the
| good people OF that vicinity. The
! WEAkeE d1lG ptdAGE, Will StL1CIS, W0AG
| to Bro @. W. Glidwells He is a good
Allianceman and an excellent Chris
tian gentleman. Bro Glidewell is the
keeper of Stokes county poor house
the right man in the right place.
| Sister Glidewell is a good Christi IN
| lady, and is very kind to the unfOr-
tuuate who have been placed in her
| care.
| Saturday morning we went to Stokes
| burg, tie large church was crowded.
Bro, Bell spoke one hour and three
quarters After prayer by Bro John
son, we all had good dinner with the
brethren. We think Bro. Bells work
| in Stokes will do much good. We
boys were very sorry to part with Bro.
Bell as we had been with him day and
night for one week. Come again, Bro.
Bell We hope to give you better
music next time
Fraternally,
G. A CARROLL, Captain
Haw River Alliance Band.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1892-01-19
BLAND ALLIANCE ALL RIGHT.

BLAND, Sampson Co., N. Q.
Mr. EDITOR AT the last meeting Of
Bland's Alliance. No. S72, which was
held the first Saturday in January,
1892, after the opening ceremonies, the
President announced that the principle
work Of this session would be taken up
in the discussion of the Alliance de-
m4nds. After a very limited discus
sion, a vote was taken to ascertain how
the Lodge stood on the Ocala platform
for 1892. Out of a membership Of 40
male members, every man stood No. 8
on the Ocala platfOrm-nOt one dissent
ing voice. l tell you, Bro Ramsey, 1t
would have done your heart good to
have been present l know 1t would.
You ought to have seen what an interest
the brethren did take in the Ocala
play. They made me think of the time
we used to have in raising Democratic
reform flag poles and hallowlng and
beating out our old wool hats and going
home at night and keeping the old lady
and children awake all night dOctoring
us for the sore throat. But what seemed
best of all was to note the expression
from the cOuntenances of the brethren
that determination which was a
mark of earnestness that they would
no longer trife with parties, but would
90 for principle; for measures, not men.
: Bro. Ramsey, our Order is composed
principally of illiterate, one horse
farmers, but I can tell you one thing,
they have got what good many weak
kneed brethren haven't got, and that
is they have respect for the obligation
they have taken. We have pledged
ourselves to protect and defend the
PRINCIPLES of the Alliance unto death,
and we hope we have got religion and
refinement enough not to want to swear
to lie. You know whatI am driving
at. [ hate to see members warlng
against the Alliance demands after
swearing to support them. Any man
that swears to do q thing and acts like
some, ought to be kicked out.
We are getting along finely. We
trade principally among ourselves. We
trade through the State Agency. We
have learned to love Bro. Worth. We
wish the world was filed up with such
men as Bro. Worth and Bro. Ramsey.
Our good President is working hard
to get you up club of twenty five sub
scribers. I think he will get it by our
next meeting. We love THE PROGREs-
sIvE FARMER, and may God spare you,
Bro. Ramsey, to fight and contend for
the people. L. ID. HIGHsMTH.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1892-01-19
JUSTICE IS SOLID.

At a meeting of Justice Alliance, No.
1868, held December 30th, 1891 the
following was offered by J. o. B.
Afford:
WHEREAS, As the partisan press has
misrepresenteda and maliciousIy assailed
our beloved President, L. L. Polk, be III
Resolved, That we reaffirm our con-
fidence in and our esteem for him, and
that we denounce in unqu Allied terms
their action and look upon it as an
attack upon the Alliance and it's
principles.
2 That we stand by and endorse the
Ocala demands
3. That while we are not partisan in
our views we will not vote for any man
or party who does not stand on the
Alliance demands.
4. That a copy of these resolutions be
sent to THE PROGRESSIVE FARMER for
publication.
The above resolutions were unani-
mously adopted
D. g. Flow, Pres't.
w. II. STALLNGs, Sec'y.
Is your blood poor7 Take BeeCham's Pills.
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WOODLAND ALLIANCE MEETING.
WOODLAND ALLIANCE, No. $50.

WOODLAND ALLIANCE, No. $50.
Mr.. EDITOR: Last Saturday being
the first meeting held this year by our
Alliance, was observed as National
Alliance day in which the demands of
the Alliance were discussed. We had
secured the services of Bro. J. E.
Person, our county lecturer, to lecture
for us. His talk showed his heart was
in the work. 1t was both instructive
and entertaining, and we feel that
every member that missed it missed a
treat. We only wish we had more
such earnest workers as he is.
Our county meeting will meet at
Woodland January Il We are ex-
pecting a grand time
Yours, &c,
KATIE D. MOORE, Sec'y.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1892-01-19
AN APPEAL.

The following resolution was passed
by Union Springs Alliance, No. 976
ReSOIUed, That brother A. J. Proctor
is a member in good standing in our
Alliance. He has lost his only mule,
his house is mortgaged and advertised
for sale. Brethren will you help the
brother in this money famine7 Send
all remittances to Robert Martin, Camp
Call, Cleveland county, N. @.
S. E. DICKSON, Sec'y.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1892-01-19
THE NATIONAL FARMERS ALL
ANCE AND INDUSTRIAL
UNION.

President-L. L. Polk, North Caro-
ma. Address, Atlantic Building, F
St.. N. w, Washington, D. @.
Vice Presidential. L. LOucks, Huron,
South Dakota.
Secretary Treasurer. H. Turner,
4eorSia Address, 239 North Capitol
It, n. w, Washington, D. @.
Lecturer. H Willetts, Kansas.
EXECUTIVE BOARD.
=. w Macune, Washington, d. G..
A0uzo Wardan, Huron, South Da-
<otG.
j. F. Tillman, Palmetto, Tennessee.
JUDICIARY.
4. A. Cole, Michigan.
T. w. Beck, Alabama.
NJ. D. Davie, Kentucky.
NATIONAL LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE.
L. L. Polk, hartman.
c. w. Macune, Washington, D. G.
Mann Page, Brandon. Va.
L. P. Featherstone, Forest City, Ar
kansas.
W. f. Gwinn, White, Tennessee.