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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1892-05-03

yer or any other person who was OPP
nosed to the ~Sub-Treasury or state his
objections, but no response come. lie
did the same thing in Henderson on
the 18th, where there was a good many
LAWYERS with the anne re suit
We could but feel proud Of our
champion, and were reminded or KING
David when he met Goliath, the giant
of the Philistines, with this difference
that Goliath was present but had more
prudence than his ancient predecessor,
thereby saved his head. The speech
was productive of great good, making
converts to the Sub-Treasury and the
reform movement. At the conclusion
of the speech an elegant dinner was
spread by the fair six, which was as
abundant as it was elegant, being
enough and to spare for both white and
coloTed.
After an hours intermission, we re-
turned to the house and heard MI. A.
II. Gregory and Mr.. F. H. Taylor,
both of them farmers Mr.. Gregory is
President of Granville County Ali
ance, and Mr.. Taylor from Halifax
county. Both of them made instruc
tive speeches on the reform movement
and showed that they and their people
were going to stand by the Alliance
against all enemies or opposition from
whatever quarter it might come. Their
speeches were both literally applauded.
There was the largest and most enthu-
siastic crowd to hear Butler aud Skin
ner in Henderson on the 18th [ ever
saw. Both speakers were interrupted
amid applause and cheers, and when
Butler was introduced the crowd went
wild. The people will teach the poll
| ticians a lesson in November.
T. A. EPPES,
Lecturer Vance Co. Alliance.
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HELP WANTED.

WHEREAS, Our brother, VIM. Bar
row, has met with the misfortune of
losing his Clubhouse and mill and all of
their contents by fire; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That we hereby respect
fully request each Sub-Alliance in the
State to contribute as literally as they
can for Bro. Barrow's aid, and forward
it to the Secretary Of jackson Sub-Alli-
ance, No. 1,OO9, jackson, n. @. Bro.
Barrow has a family of several small
children, none of whom are able to
help him, but are all dependent entire
lp upon him for support.
3. That these resolutions be sent to
THE PROGRESSIVE FARMER for publica-
ton. q. S. URQUHART, Pres't.
J. w. FLEETWOOD, Sec'y.
Approved: r. Fl. STANCILL,
Pres't Northampton Go. Alliance.
K. R. MADDRRY, Sec'y Go. F. A.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1892-05-03
THAR NOW, SENATOR.
G MOUNT, Y. G.

hOCh hOON4s ~ ~
WEREAs, Hon. z B. Vance, Senator
from this State, did promise, before
his election, to support the demands of
the Farmers Alliance; and whereas,
we have been anxiously looking for
some effort on his part in fulfllment
of that promise ahd have not een it.
Therefore be it
Resolved, by Dortche's Alliance, No.
211, Nash county, that we call his at
tention to said promise and earnestly
request him to use every effort in his
power to carry out said demands.
2. That Senator Vance has often
said that he was the farmers friend
and we now demand of him that he
prove it in this the time Of the farmers'
great need by using his influence to
have such laws enacted as will be for
their relief.
3. That we will not support any man
in future who will not stand sQuarely
upon and work for the Ocala demands.
4. That a copy of these resolutions be
sent TO Senator Vance and THB Pro
GRESSIvE FARMER and National EcOnO-
mist. w. B HARRER,
f. A. HUNTER,
J. II. GRIFFIN,
Committee.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1892-05-03

Mr.. EDITOR:-A grand day for Leas
burg Alliance, No. 800, March 10, 1892.
Bro. Massey, u District Lecturer, be-
ing present, was the orator of the day.
The crowd that attended was large and
attentive. The address was fine and
enthusiastic, the good effects of which
will be long felt and remembered in
our community. After the speaking
was over, the women-GOd bless them
spread such a repast, IN the way Of
refreshments, as would please the taste
Of the most fastidiOus epicurian-meats
served up in a way known only to the
fair sex, with pies, cakes and pastry
of many sorts. After partaking boun-
tifully of the good things. The ALI
ance was opened in their hall where
we had a feast in a lecture from Bro.
Massey. Eight new members were
taken in, the immediate result of Bro.
Massey's speech. THERE is a good time
coming, if the brethren will only be
faithful to their trust. Monopolies
and oppressive legislation will be forced
to CrUmble. r. J. NkwSOM,
r. P. SMITH,
j. A. THOMPSON,
Committee.
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LENOIR COUNTY ENDORSES THE
FREE DELIVERY.

WHEREAS, The rural part of our
country is suffering from a lack Of
better communica ion in mailfacilities;
and whereas, there seems to be a dis
position on the part of some of our
officials to give US a system of free
mail delivery, therefore
ReSOLUed, That we request our rep
resentatives in Congress to Use their
influence to give us the much needed
relief.
2. That this be published in The
PROGRESSIVE FARMER, and a copy sent
to our represg natives in Congress.
W. J. DAILY, Sec'y L. G. f. A
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1892-05-03
LETTER FROM THE EAST.

OKlSKO, n. G.
MIR. EDITOR:-Having been born and
raised on a farm, and having made
q am glad to say my chief occupation,
you will not be surprised when l tell
you that l am no politician and THANK
God | am not of this modern or
new 1ssue-one who loves party better
than home and country. We have
that class in and out of Congress as
thick as flies around a fat gourd. l. e
partisan politicians, they are to be
found everywhere except in Heaven
And unless the master whom thew
serve (His Satanic Majesty is on the
alert they will capture the burnt dis
tr1ct" and make monopoly of it. Only
a few days ago 50 of his shining lights,
-S9+called Democrats, had a marriage
feast with 66 Republican parasites of
Wall street and New England bankers
and thwarted the ends of justice and
the will of the people by defeating the
silver bill. Remember, oh! remember,
We sinners against God and man, the
November elections are coming We
will then show you whether the dollar
or the people is sovereign You say tc
us stick to the party. We ask you
which party, for their name is legion
at Washington; it is a mass of public
eye-sores policy men, a sort of pande
monium. Well, Mr.. Editor, some Of
the little Satellites have styled us the
'Esneak party" I should feel very
much like a sneak, and coward besides
we're [ so base as to allow my country
eand the welfare Of it's people to be o
secondary or subordinate to partylsm
Oh! yes. We old-time Democrat
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1892-05-03

HOMER, LA.
Mr.. EDITOR Claiborne Parish Ali
ance ratified and endorsed by a unani
nous vote the St. Louis platform and
it was then put to a rising vote, visit
ing members allowed TO vote, and all
rose except one man, and the house
was very well filled, also adopted resO
luton approving the course of Hon. I.
E. Watson and his Alliance associates
in Congress, and we expect to send
them aS~slstanCo'at our November cleo
tionS. Our people are going to stick
to their demands in spite of the old
party papers And in answer to your
question OF first page of your paper, l
would say that we should follow the
dictates Of common sense and not reso-
lutte and demand, and on election day
go back on all our resolutions and vote
the same old ticket straight when there
is no prospect Of relief.
But | wanted to say that Bro. w. J.
Peele voices my sentiments and l can
say to him let's shake. l know that
President But er is the man for the &C.
casiOn. | met him at the ST.. Louis
Conference, and am certain that when
he meets with a County Alliance there
is a red letter day" for that Alliance.
l. UALAAA CLaC Cno COuCu VII SULOh ;
they cannot help but stick. We are
bound to fight it out. and we must not
know defeat.
Youmust excuse rambling. WANTED
to let you know that We are sticking
to the text Of Land, Money and Trans
portatiOn. And there is so many good
things In your paper that we cranks
feel much encouraged.
Yours ~fraternally,
j. w. MCFARLAND.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1892-05-03
T1D1Ncs FROM ROCKINGHAM.
County Alliance Meeting at it's Apri
Term, 1892.

Mr.. EDITOR Tramp, tramp the
boys are marching. Cheer up, com
rades, they will come"
Notwithstanding the fact that the
dark and lowering cl buds yesterday
morning "tet their garnered fullness
down." a large and as true a set of
Alliancemen as ever assembled at any
County Alliance meeting in this county
met at Wentworth, the county sea-,
Yesterday. The general verdict was
1--WE had a good meeting"
President w. r. Lindsay was in the
chair. About eighty delegates an
swered to their names, Some Sub
Alliances did not send in their full
quotaof delegates,
On motion made by your humble
servant the St. Louis platform was en-
dorsed without a dissenting vote.
Brother Ohio Wilson, Of the State
Business Agency, was with US and made
several interesting and instructive
talks. Brother Wilson is a trump and
we would be glad to have him visit US
again.
Brother r. P. Henry, Alliance mem
Der Of the Lower House of the last
General Assembly Out not a delegate
to the County Alliance) opposed the
government ownership of railroads and
telegraph lines plank in the st. Louis
platform. Brother Wilson in a short
speech soon made the erring brother
confess that he was probably wrong
after all.
After the adjournment of the Ali
ance your humble servant left Bro.
Wilson and Bro. Henry in the court
house still arguing, and the last thing
he heard Bro Henry say was that he
was almost persuaded.
w. D. Wall and your humble ser
want were elected delegates to the State
Conference on the 18th of May. Rock
ingham sends two.
F~raternally,
w. II. SCHOOLFIELD.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1892-05-03
MEETING OF BURKE COUNTY AL
LANCE.

Mr.. EDITOR Burke County Farm
ers' Alliance met at MOrgantOn, with
President Tilley in the chair. Prayer
by Bro. E A. Poe. The lecturer being
absent no speech was heard. On mo-
ton of E. A Poe, Prof. w. E. Aber-
nethy, County Lecturer, was asked by
telegraph for his resignation. His
resignation was received by telegraph
and accepted by the Alliance. r. A.
Cobb was elected to fill the vacancy.
The following resolution was intro
duced by r. A. Cobb, and carried.
Resolved That we the members of
Burke County Alliance in meeting as
sembled, do not endorse the letter writ
ten by Prof. w. E. Abernethy to the
State Chronicle and copied by many
other State papers, as it does not ex-
press Our sentiments and is contrary
to true Alliance principles.
Motion by R0bG. Patton to have the
resolution and that part of the min.
utes as the Secretary thought proper
published, carried.
E. A. Poe introduced the following
resolution, which was carried:
ReSOIUed, by the Burke County Ali
ance, that we hereby adopt the plat
form adopted at the st. Louis Conven-
ton in toto.
E. II. Tilley was elected to represent
Burke at the conference to be held in
Raleigh, May 18th.
On motion of E. A. Poe, a committee
on education was appointed, the duty
of which would be to memorable the
legislature and any others in authority
on any needed reforms either for more
money for the public schools or for
better laws governing them. The com,
mittee appointed is as follows: S. @.
Kerbey, E. A. Poe, P. w. Patton, F.
S. Druary and A. J. Cook.
The meeting then adjourned to meet
with Amherst Alliance the second
Thursday in July.
E. H. TILLEY, Pres't.
T. S. DRURY, Sec'y.
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CALDWELL COUNTY HEARD
FROM.
LENOIR. Il. G..

LENOIR, n, @.
Mr.. EDITOR:-Caldwell County ALI
ance came off on the 14th, and nOtwith-
standing bad weather, was we'll at
tended. We had one of the best meet
ings ever held in the county. Bro. @.
O.. Wright. State Steward, was with us
and made a telling speech upon the de-
mands of our Order. His talk was
clear and pointed, and was we'll re
ceived by all. We were much pleased
with him, and hope to have him with
us again in the future. Besides other
business, Order decided to send
two representatives to the conference
to be held in Raleigh on the 18th of
MAY. Bros. Z. f. Wakefield and s. j.
Sheriff. were elected delegates. Before
they were elected, however, they were
called upon to give an expression Of
their sentiments touching the demands.
Both Of the delegates responded in
short speeches, assuring every one that
they stood sQuarely on our principles.
l want to say just here, Mr.. Editor,
that this is a prerequisite before any
manisauthorized to act lii the capacity
Of representative of Caldwell County
Alliance. In things essential we are a
unit. This being our status, welcomed
it unnecessary to pass resolutions en-
dOrsing the demands as that has been
done before, and as all reading men
already know where we stand
The mass-meeting advertised for
Lenoir came off to-day. Bro. J. S.
Bell, State Lecturer, was the speaker,
Bro. @, @. Wright having been notified
to meet him at this point, was also here.
The ball was put in motion by Bro.
Wright and was made to roll quite
lively for sometime along the reform
groove. It was then handled for nearly
two hours by Bro. Bell in one Of those
earnest, fair, patriotic, eloquent and
loyal Alliance speeches, for which he
is 80 much noted throughout our be
loved Old North State. We will not 90
into details, but willsay thathe handled
our demands and the issues of the dav
in a mastery way, eliclting frequent
applause from both friends and foes of
the Order. Quite a number who have
been on the fence expressed themselves
as converts. The Order was greatly
strengthened and awakened to a sense
of its duty. Outsiders say that no
honest patriot can have any we'll
founded reason for objection to the
tenor and doctrine of the speech. This
has, indeed, been a gala day for Cald-
well and the Alliance.
We would write, but deem this sufi-
Gent to let you and the brethren know
where we stand and what we think of
Bro. Bell up among the hills of old
Caldwell. ~Fraternally yours,
E. T. WAKEFIELD.
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RESOLUTIONS OF CLEAR RUN AL
LANCE, NO. o27, SAMP-
SON COUNTY.

WHEREAS, Our brother, William
Warren, has met with the misfortune
of losing his only mule, and not being
able to purchase another, he respect
fully asks brother Alliancemen to assist
him. Clear Run Alliance has responded
to the distress OF brethren in other Al
liances.
Resolved, That we hereby respect.
fully request each Sub-A1Iiance in
North Carolina to contribute something
for Bro. VIM. Warren's relief, and for
ward it to him at Clear Run, Sampson
county, N. @.
j. O. HERRING, Pres't.
H. K. HERRING, Sec'y.
W. S. BARNES,
Sec-Treas. N. @. F. s. a..
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1892-05-03
SPEAKING AT WORDSWORTH.

WORDSWORTH, N. G..
Mr.. EDITOR:-Last Saturday, the
18th, was red letter day with Towns
vile Alliance. It had been advertised
for some time that Col, Harry Skinner
and President Butler would address
the public and the Alliance on that
day. This Alliance is near the Virginia
line, consequently the audience was
composed of CarOlinians and Virgians.
President Butler couldn't be present,
much to the regret of every one, but
Col. Skinner came the evening before
into the neighborhood. Some time be-
fore the speaking began the crowd be-
gan to assemble and when the speak
ing was about to begin, the large hall
was literally packed with ladies and
gentlemen. The e were a good many
colored people present who had to hear
the speeches from the windows and
doors. The honor of introducing the
speakers devolved upon your humble
servant. Col, Skinner of course was
the first speaker, and he held his audi
ence spell-bound for nearly three hours
with his matchless eloquence. The
audience by their frequent outbursts
of applause left no room for doubt as.
to where they stood on the Sub-Treas-
ury, which was the subject of the
orator.
AS Col. Skinner has been speaking
all yer the State, 1 shall not attempt
to sketch his speech, but will say that
the opinion was almost unanimous
that this speech surpassed any ever de-.
llvered In this section of Virginia or
North Carolina, and we have hearH the
best. The speaker challenged any law
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1892-05-03
wp ENDORSED
rba Following Letter was Read Before a
Mass-Meeting at Auburn, wake
County, on the 18th of March
and Unanimously
Endorsed.

Mr.. James Bryant, My Dear S'r:-
You ask me what shall be done az CnIs
present time by those seeking reform
in the administration OF goVeELH Nn
NV answer is wait. Dong 40 9ny
thing now but read and stuay anu y
nrenared to do anything hdeLlty 10
PPoIIT reform REQUIRES. A crisis Will De
I1non Won shortly in which you Will
have opportunity to choose between a
name and a principle.
60 into the primaries and give TO all
q chance to send to their conventions
those seeking reform. 1t may be that
YOU can by so doing get all you want,
or all YOU have a right to demand, or
all the people are now prepared 10 re-
ceive-in either case you ought to De
satisfied.
If YOU fail to get your required as
surances of reform, you will then take
other steps to getit, and will throw the
odium of your failure upon those who
refused to co operate with you.
Financial reform is your main issue,
and Unnecessary for the success of this,
you can afford to postpone the consld-
Grafton of less important demands
until you have pushed this to a con
clusion.
Preach all the reform of every sort
everywhere, but when you come to
making a platform, demand no more
than the people are now educated up
to receive and appreciate, and noml-
nate men who will lead them to appre-
ciate more and more. Heretofore your
platforms have been bigger than your
nominees, now you must have noml-
nees bigger than platforms.
w. J. PEELE.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1892-05-03
RESOLUTIONS OF HAZEL DELL
ALLIANCE, NO. 1901.

WEHREAs, Our brother, H. G. Kirby,
has had the misfortune to lose a fine
horse; and whereas, we think 1T the
duty of the brotherhood to help it's in
dividual members in case of loss; and
whereas, Hazel Dell Alliance has re,
sponded to similar calls of other ALI
ances.
Resolved, That we ask the brother
hood of each Alliance in North Caro-
lima to contribute ten cents to Bro.
Kirby's aid, and forward it to H. G..
Kirby, Kings Greek, N. @.
II. H. D. HOOVER,
T. G. HUNTLEY,
j. J. BEACH,
Committee.
TIMOTHY BoUGHMAN, Pres't.
J. j. BEACH, Sec'y.
W. s. BARNES,
Sec-Treas. N. O F. S. A.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1892-05-03
MADISON COUNTY ADOPTS THE
ST. LOUIS PLATFORM.

Mr.. EDITOR:-Inasmuch as we be-
lieve the opposition to the platform as
formulated by the labor unions at St.
Louis, Feb. 22d, 1892, is intended to
mislead the members of the Alliance
of the East and South. be it
Re8OlUed, That We, the Madison
County Alliance, now in session at
Mars Hill. N @, April 10th, 1892, do
hereby resolve to adop5 the St. Louis
platform as formulated February 22d,
1892. H. J. CHAMBERS,
j. L PHILLIPS,
r 2. SPEIGHT,
Committee.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1892-05-03
GREASE SPOTS ON CARPETS.
Will Some Person Tell an Ohio Lady How
to Remove Themf

Mr.. EDTToR:-WU some one please
write me what will remove grease spots
from carpets9 I have a nice CARPET
nearly ruined by grease.
l nave peaches, strawberries and
grapes now over a year old and as
1atura as when picked. / used the
california cold process. You do rot
cook nor seal the fruit and it onlv costs
a cent a quart to preserve it. If any
OI your readers wish, l will send them
a as small sample of berries by mail, and
W Ten them just how to put them up.
ab a put up a bushel of berries In
fno OI ten minutes, and it is much less
az n expense than canning. I
Ill an IL Old resident of your State, and
w" "o g1ad to hear from anyone there.
Zsrasr;u NELLIE REAMY.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1892-05-03
Lecturer Vance Co. AIlit
MOORE COUNTY DELEGATES.
VuLANOw, Moore Co.. N. {

VILLANow, Moore Co., N. @.
Mr. EDIToR:-Moore County ALI
ance met April 18th, and in responce
to the request of our worthy President
to send n or more of our sOlide5 st
brothers to confer with him on the I7th
of May, we complied by electing Bro.
W. @. Wilcox and Rev. w. G.. King
to represent our county in said confer
ence. The brothers are SO we'll known
that il is needless to count on them.
They were unanimously elected, and
our confidence is fully reposed in them.
Hope other counties will do as well.
T. J. sewage,
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1892-05-03
ACTION OF CARTERET COUNTY
ALLIANCE.

Mr.. EDIToR:-Carteret County Ali
ance in convention assembled on this
the 18th day of April, 1892,
RESOLVED, That we do endorse the st.
Louis demands and pledge ourselves
to support the same.
2. In the future we will vote only
for such men as advocate our prin
ciples.
8. That we do appreciate the labor
of our worthy National and State
Presidents and do endorse their course
in behalf of the wealth-producers of
u country.
4 That a copy of these resolutions
be sent to The Progressive FARMER
for publication.
Yours fraternally,
E. f. CARRAwAY, Pres't.
w. M. KING, Sec'y.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1892-05-03
MEETING OF WILSON COUNTY
ALLIANCE.
ELM CITY. N. O.

ELM CITY, N. @.
Err. EDIroR:-At a regular meeting
of the Wilson County Alliance, held
with Black Creek Sub-Alliance, April
14th, the st. Louis platform was en-
dOrsed, with only two OF three dissent
ing votes. The opposition seemed with
those few to be against the railroad
plank,
Much success to you and the NOBLE
cause you + ~contending for.
Yours truly,
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1892-05-03
HELP WANTED.

CLEAR RUN, Sampson Co., N. g.
We, the members Of Clear Run AID
ance in council assembled, do max
the appeal to each Sub ALLIANCE 4
North Carolina for our %unfortulai
brother, William Warren, who has @
his only mule, and is not able to69
another. We hope that every Sul
Alliance in the State will aid Oh
brother. Please forward all contrib
tions to Lucien Herring, Secretary .
Clear Run Alliance, No. 927.
I. w. HERRING, Prest
LUCIEN HERRING, Sec'Y.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1892-05-03

WHITAKERs, N.
Mr.. EDITOR Their is one cor
pondent to your paper whose leS
are being read with interest. FsI
we'll known to some of us down bq.l
Edgecombe. I refer to the letter
w. J. Peele, of Raleigh. I only NJ
our halls could be filled with lust ~
men, and the day is at hand when n
must step in and declare for the pem
and not for poverty. =
Yours respectfully,
II. H. RASBERBv
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1892-05-03
EUREKA's PLAN ENDORSED.

FLAX, N. @.
Mr.. EDITORIAL a regular meeting
of Whaley's Chapel Sub-Alliance, No.
335. Onslow county. the plan for re,
lief from Eureka Alliance, No. LAO,
was read and after some remarks from
different brethren, we endorsed the
plan and instructed the Secretary to
write to THE PROGRESSIVE FARMER stat,
ing the endorsement.
Yours f~raternally,
JOEL WHALEY, Sec'Y.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1892-05-03
"BALDY" WILLIAMS ENDORSED.

DILLARD, N. @.
RESOLVED by the billiard Alliance, No.
1888, That we note with pleasure the
faithful efforts made by u able rep.
resentative in Congress, Hon. A. II. A.
Williams, to secure much needed legis
lation to relieve the tax ridden and
overburdened farmers of the country
and hereby endorse his course and COM
mend him for the same.
J. G. II. MITHELL. d.