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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1892-06-07

The last session of the Yancey County
Farmers Alliance convened at Double
Island April 18th, 1892. While the
meeting was not composed of a vase
number, it was one of intense interest
throughout, and every one seemed
solid for reform. Among other trans
actions, the following resolutions were
adopted:
WHEREAS, Believing in the Alliance
principles of equal rights to all and
special privileges to none,
RESOLVED, By the Yancey County
Alliance, that we endorse the St. Louis
platform.
2. That we will support no men for
office who is not in full sympathy with
the same platform, and will use their
votes and influence to enact it into
law. Tom ROLAND.
r. S. ROLAND,
Committee.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1892-06-07
LETTER FROM WASHINGTON.
WHATCOM, WASH.

WHATCOM, WASH.
Mr.. EDITOR :-PROGRESSIVE FARMER,
Raleigh, n. O., just received and read
your sample copies of April 29th; am
pleased with it. I am lecturer and or
ganiz9r of the n. r. A. and L. U. and
an admirer of that noble American
citizen, Col. l. L. Polk. Iregard Car
OlinaS Francis Marion of the RevOlu-
ton as one Of our cOuntry's greatest
heroes of that period and upon l.. l..
Polk the mantle of Marion has indeed
fallen and he will yet prove the truth
Of my prediction.
| worked several years in the South.
l know your people, and love them for
their sterling worth and constanCy and
have often as | met their frank smile
and steady gaze lOnged for the swift
coming Of the day when the great
hearted yeOmanry of the South and
West would shed the hateful veil of
prejudice, and as men of one destiny,
heirs of One legacy, victims of one con
spiracy, unite as brothers under a
neutral political banner, and in the
name of those whose blood and toll,
patriotism and privatiOns have made
this nation what it is, In the name of
their country and their children's kin
the money power brand of Republican
and Democrat from their f0reheads
and swear by u starry flag, the
spirit of rs, the affairs of their homes,
and our sweat drenched, mortgaged,
sold, that slavery shall be no more.
Enclosed I send you for publication a
reply to Brother J. w LANES, "Wait-
ing and Watching;" [ also enclose a
copy of an address [ made last summer
if you think it will do any good you
can publish it. 1t illustrates some
points which many overlook, return
the copy to me as it is the only one I
have. Fraternally yours,
w. p. O. ADAMS,
Box1226, Whatcom, WhatcOm county,
Washington.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1892-06-07
SEAWELL.

Mr.. DEMONSTRATING that you
would put in a few sentences from that
part of the State, | a few send.
DR.. V. N. Seawell, the District ALI,
ance Lecturer, came to our town afew
days ago and talked to some of our
people on the principles of the Farm,
ers' Alliance. He made a good speech
advised us on several different things
that pertain to our interest. If people
would do as DR.. Seawell advises them
to do, we would soon be in better go
than now. He did not abuse anyone,
nor did he say one word that a sensible
man could object to, in my opinion,
but he advised us not to just read one
side and object to the other, saying
that a man could read Ne1US and o.
serUer, State Chronicle, Constitution,
and these little squirt-gUn papers about
over the country, and no other, hat he
would never know both sides.
After the speaker was through, one
of the CandOr School boys arose and
asked the Doctor if he called the News
and Observer and State Chronicle
SQUIRT guns. The Doctor told him
what he said, but the young man had
more to say about the squirt guns.
DR.. Seawell said to some one that
the young man ought to be sailed, for
there was danger of his spelling. So
some parties, supposed to be school
boys, made an image of theyoung man
and put it out on the streets. after
sailing it thoroughly So it NAV be
that the young man will yet be saved.
We hope that the day will soon be
when Our people will stop and think
and take men for leaders, and the truth
for their motto, and then, and not till
then, will our people prosper s they
should.
Respectfully,
READER OF P. T.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1892-06-07
PINEY GROVE ALLIANCE, No. 81,
Tyo1-- T,1-+--


Wake County.
At irregular meeting held April 23rd,
1892, the following resolutions were
adopted:
Resolved, That we are unable to see
how it is possible for us to be benefited
by either of the old parties since they
have been so intensely engaged for the
last twenty-five years legislatlng for
the money lords Of our land.
3. That in our opinion there has been
but very little if any legislation done
in our favor for several years.
3, That we will stand firmly and
squar6ly upon the demands Of the or
der and support them in every re
spect.
4. That we will not support any man
or men for office from President down
to constable who i5 not truly in sym
pathy with our order.
5. That we are in favor of all officers
being elected by a direct vote of the
people.
6. That believing our leading men
to be honest and faithful and actuated
by patriotic motives we give them our
cordial support 50 long as they prove
themselves worthy Of confidence.
Z. That the misrepresentation made
by the partisan press about our worthy
leader L. L. Polk binds us closer to
him. w. r HOOD, Pres.
c. z. TODD. Sec.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1892-06-07
MACON COUNTY MEETING.

ELLIJAY, N. G..
Mr., EDITOR:-Th regular April SEES
sion of Macon County Alliance was
held with Holly Springs Sub-Alliance,
and the occasion vas indeed an enjoy
able one, for at noon it was found that
the good ladies Of the community had
prepared a bountiful repast. The Chap
lain returned thanks and all partoOk.
But after all appetites were satisfied,
the great amount of good things still
remaining suggested the idea that the
ladies wer thinking of the St. Louis
delegation, and it was pardOnable even
if they did think of that body of noble
patriots.
Sub-Alliances were generally repre-
scented, and business of Importance
was transacted, but that of the greatest
moment was the adoption of the St.
Louis platform. Much ardent zeal was
manifested, and few took the trouble
to conceal it.
I'll tell you, Bro. Editor, the crisis is
upon us as surely as Peter was upon
the housetop of Simon the tanner, and
l trust that nobody will be deceived.
Lecturers have been sent out all over
the country, the reform question dis
cussed, and the people shown how they
have been treated by the old political
parties, and now they are ready for
marching orders. Ispeak what I know
when I say that many are a~nxiou5ly
looking forward to the action of the
Omaha Convention. The signs of the
times point to a new order of things,
and it is the conviction of many who
have carefully studied the status of
affairs, that anything short of indie
pendent action will fail to hold the
labor organizations intact. I speak
freely, at the peril of being called a
PolItlcal heretlc. 1 meet men every
with the reform movement and &C. ;9
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1892-06-07
LETTER OF INQUIRY FROM
KANSAS.
CUBA. KANSAS.

CUBA, KANSAS
MIR. EDITOR:-I wish to inquire of
you If there is any truth in the asser
tions Of our enemies that you dare not
print in The PROGRESSIVE FARMER all
the resolutions passed at St. Louis, on
the 22nd of last February i'll regard to
the old soldiers. There is a class here
that are forever dinning in our ears,
that the southern Democrats r not
in this reform, and that you that are
considered the leaders of the southern
people dare not let the true condition
be known.
o, that the time would soon come
when we will know no North, no
South, but that men could be brothers.
God knows that | have always been as
strong a Republican as there is any
necessity for a man to be. but I have
never seen the time but 1 could take
n of my southern brothers by the
hand and bid him God speed. There
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1892-06-07
Sec. Republic Co..
AN APPEAL.

We the undersigned are the conn.
tee appointed by LoveIady AT35.'
No. 1,797, to investigate the loss NJ y
J. B. Bumgarner. He has lost . H. 2,
worth 500, and as Loveladv 3} ToS
has responded to many similar anr-
and as this is the first time we 5 t.
asked for help, we hope our bretTT'.
will contribute some small ANON
this worthy brother. Send all cor,
buttons to J. B. Bumgarner. Gram
Falls, n. @.
E. E. CLINE,
G.. w. HAYES,
A. D. JONES,
COMMITTEE
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1892-06-07
YOUNG Mr.. ABERNETHY IN PITT

FARMVILLE, n. "
Mr.. EDITOR Alfiancemen and otheF
of this vicinity have cau5e for con
graduation in n particular, at leas
It would be strange indeed should tn
excellent lectures now being delivers
throughout this and adjoining counta
fail to infuse new life into the WOrKlls
mans order, or serve to impress gu.
siders with something Of the lmpot
lance necessity attaches to problems"
labor and capital.
That this and other means OF eQuCa.
ing our people on the range OF su0Jets
usually embraced in these lectures cal
present other than a hopeful aspecIY
the outlook, will hardly be argutl'
Publicity of the r~ascality in high place
combined with information as TO pre-
ent needs and e Of reform, MAJ.
progress a possibility. At any cos'E
US have the requisites. The farmers IA IA
among the last people IN the "oI"
with cause to fear justice, ,;oI
1t is gratifying to note any SP5.5Io o
interest or activity on the part OF VIZ
young in the various lines OF re1oLni
With fresh minds, vigorous, hoPIe3.
and early trained, enlighted, nue. 70
added to possibility. The Pertlnelnoa'
of this should be realized at o mt
What more promising policy tnan .S Snss
Of Installing as early as may De In IN
principles upon which we rely Tor t ou-
salvation, whether material or o'A''
wise?
AS an example for the young men 2oD
who read this, the writer may mensgtt
a young man In this vicinity at pre2Sn'
whose information and enthuslgJbs
combined with good talent, ena as,Ji.
him to claim the attention OF hl5 "1 To
ence according to his pleasure the
compares favorably with any Oh OH VI
Alliance lecturers we have hgat ~
Charles L. Abernethy is referee, o Mt
Though not yet twenty, he Is an att a
worker, a fluent speaker, and Wltn@ Iii i
young man of good promise. You T nnt
hear more of him if this writer has HO'
mistaken indications. CfEIiFaEN'
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1892-06-07
PEOPLES PARTY STATE EXECU-
TIVE COMMITTEE, ADDRESS.

To the Citizens of the State Of North
Carolina:
The following order of organization
for the Peoples party for permanent
and effective political action is hereby
given to the public:
There shall be an Executive Commit
tee of three or more members in each
county in the State, known IS the Ex-
ecutive Committee of the Peoples
party. This committee shall have
power to appoint a subcommittee Of
five or more in each township. The
chairman of each county committee
shall constitute the Executive Com
mlttee of the Congressional district.
The committee thus appointed IN
townships, counties and districts are
p~rovisioned: At the first authorized
conventions held the people may elect
new committees which shall constitute
a permanent organization of the PeO-
pies party.
The Chairman Of each Congressional
District Committee shall call a con
vention of his district on or before
Thursday, June 10th, 1892, for the pur-
pose Of eIecting four delegates and al
ternates to represent the Peoples party
in the Omaha Convention to meet Sat
urday, July I'd, 1892, and to nominate
a candidate for Congress where desir-
able.
The Chairman of each County Com
mittee shall call a mass-meeting of his
county to be held on Saturday, June
18th, 1892. to elect delegates to the Con
gressiOnal Convention. In case there
is no committee appointed for any
county, the friends of reform may call
said mass meeting, Each county mass
meeting is expected to determine for
itself whether it will put a county
ii sket in the field.
The Congressional District Conven-
tions for the several districts shall be
held at the following places:
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1892-06-07
THEY CAN'T DO 1T.

General Miles thinks an army on hi
cycles among the possibilities. An
army on bicycles charging up a steep
hill would doubtless put the enemy to
rout. An enemy couldn't shoot and
laugh at the same time.-Ne1U York
Herald.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1892-06-07
MEETING OF CAMDEN CONN
ALLIANCE.

Mr.. EDITOR:-The Alliance met I'm,
suant to Alliance law, and caleb !
order by E. L.. Mercer, the Presij~
and opened with prayer by the CIrI
lain. W. S. Bartlett, T. b. B1US~I
and P. Jones were appointed acrI
mittee on credentials, who reported
following brethren as duly elected M
qualified delegates from the differ1
Alliances:
Lone Star, No. 1918, J. /. F. n
yer, ". @. Ferebee and J. NJ. Wh9I1
Old Trap, No. 1915, j. G. Perkn
| @. L. Sawyer, S. w. Williams. W 4
Riggs and w. G. Cox.
Planters, No. 1,217, M. D. Dozier and
n. S. Burgess.
Shiloh, No. 1916, N. S. Burgess ]
NJ. Cartright and j. G. Stevens.
On motion, it was ordered that Ii
Treasurer forward to the District Lei
turer it's proportional part Of his e.
penses to the st. Louis Convention.
On motion, this Alliance adoptedt
St Louis platform.
w. S. Bartlett was elected deIegl
duu w. VI. lux d1G0IILdJG W uIteI VII
President Butler in Raleigh on the III
of May, 1892.
w. G. Ferebee was elected Count
Business Agent.
Resolutions YER adopted assuri
the West and Northwest the 8incer
of the faith of this Alliance.
Lone Star Sub Alliance was the pa
selected for the next meeting of tL
Alliance.
On motion, this Alliance extends
the members of Shiloh Sub Allan
and the ladies and citizens general
our thanks for their hospitality.
Bro. T. B. BOushall and others ma
some very appropriate remarks for
good of the Order.
On motion, these proceedings bel
Iished in THE PROGRESSIVE FARMER.
The meeting was a very enjoyar
one, and it adjourned in peace al
harmony. E, L. MERCER, Prest
L. F. WRIGHT, Sec'y pro tenn.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1892-06-07
BRUNSWICK COUNTY MASS
MEETING.
MASS

SUPPLY, N. @.
Mr.. EDITOR:-After the County Con
yention adjourned a mass meeting of
the citizens Of Brunswick county was
held and they endorsed the st. Louis
platform with but one dissenting voice,
w. HOLDEN, Chm'n.
). J. PIGOTT, Sec'y.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1892-06-07
OUR BARK.

DEDICATED TO L. L. POLK.
Air Life on the Ocean Wave"
The Democrats they may sheer,
The Republicans they may rave,
But we our bark will steer
Triumphant over the wave.
Our vessel is trim and new.
We have hOisted every sail,
And we've nothing to do
But to catch each favOring gale.
o
The Democrats they may sheer,
The Republicans they may rave,
But We our bark will steer
Triumphant Ove the wave.
The wave the wave,
Triumphant over the wave.
The wave, the wave,
Triumphant over the ave.
The m~OnOpOIists soon will learn
That their cruel reign is DER;
Their craft is going ashore
To a hard and r~OCk-bOund coast.
They are drifting slow and sure,
But our bark viii never be lost
If we to the end endure.
Democrats. etc.
CAPT. GEO. w. LOYl
New Rochelle. n. Y.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1892-06-07

are a few hot heads here tbo+
ing by every means in t6ninU aresb
keep alive the old war sniri. p9E9l
so long kept the North and ~ mat
rated. Our Alliance nao2roIItba
ready to meet your peonio HIPS I I'd
and help to throw off the oLaatN
money power, when evaT ~ a Of
ready. [ believe the time ~ Cle!
hand when il will be necesSar rs c!oe
great mass of our toilers lG3
cisively in this matter. I off, ~ aqj
der what are the coming 0 SarSn ID
to do if present conditions C901nrt?;Ia>
lam fraternalIy yours
Sec. Republic Co., F. A D1 a
THE PROGRESSIVE FARNFp nrt,.
all the resolutions referred to WI oIR
first come out. Since that Islt
have published the resolutions ' a4
times. We do not keep them s+ %y :
in our columns as they are no 9taa~
of the platform and have no conna \
with it-EDITOR.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1892-06-07

Bro. J. z. Brewer, Of AcreviIle \
lance, NJ. 1,436, writes that they ha7
46 members in good standing and ar
getting along very well.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1892-06-07

", r. LINDSAY, Chm'n
State Elk. Com. Peoples Party.
Madison, Rockingham Co., N. O..
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1892-06-07

as Chairmen Of the several Congress
sional District Committees:
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1892-06-07

j. W. GARDNER, Sec'y.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1892-06-07
FROM YANCEY COUNTY.

New Rochelle, N. Y.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1892-07-13

Kate Cas.leton tEr fa.eiits actress
is dead.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1892-07-13
LEGAL OPINIONS.

Gen. Clarke, leading attorney OF
this State after examining the law
in the Printing contract case, told
the Board that the contract was null
and void, az it had not been adver-
tised as the law directed for 80 days
in daily newspaper. Six years ago
this same question came up before
the Grand Jury in the case of letting
contracts to DR.. Lee as county Ply
sicians and Hon. II. +. Bartine de-
livered a written opinion that a re-
fusal of the Board to comply with
the law rended the contract void.
The Grand Jury recommended the
Board to advertise the contracts and
let ID the lowest bidder as the law
directs. The Board Ignoled the
Recommendation Of The Grand Jury.
William Woodburn, also one of the
leading lawyers of the State, fully en-
dorsed the views OF Gen. Clarke and
Concresaae4 Bartine As against
these eminent legal authorities
comes Treaalore Coffin with what he
knows to De legal lie, that the
Board is not bound to accept the
lowest bid, and Sardis Summerfeld
his pupil-gave the Board the
same advice. Coffin is OH the News
note, and SummerGeld's knowledge
of the law Is like the stocl Of the
London and San Francisco Bank,
Cimited}
The Law IS 50 plain thai a school
boy can easily interpr it.
Gen. Clarke said 10 the Board that
by their official oatiis they are
bound to obey the law.
Messrs. Martin and Bray, how
ever. appear to consider themselves
so long IN office that they are above
the law, ana Mr.. Martin at the same
time is a candidate for the highest
law enforcing office in the county
that Of Sheriff
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1892-07-13
nc E<IalRg
LAKE TAHOE,
The Leading Family Resort.
MURPHY PROS, Props.

Rest and recreation at moderate
cost. The best fishing and most
sheltered spot on tle Lake. Good
hunting iron spring a mile dist
ant. Free boats, fishing tackle and
hot baths; fine table; cottage ac-
commodation for IS guests, head
quarters for Rubicon Springs; the
steamers touch 3 times, a day; a
fine piano, dance hall and band OF
music. Round trip from S. f. via
Truckee. Sc. Open from June 1
to Nov l.
Terms-$2 day or So a week.
je29
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1892-07-13
THE STATE ABOVE PARTY.

Every Democratic paper in the
State is supporting the Third Party
electoral ticket. That's natural
enough. Anything to beat Har-
rison. Gazette.
The above is a fair sample of the
arguments advanced by the Gazette.
1t might have added that majority
of the Republican papers are sup
porting the silver movement. 1t Is
because they regard the State above
the party. An editor who would not
rather sea ten thousand hardy miners
working in Nevada at S4 a day
than see a few of his per
sonal friends hold office, is unit to
edit newspaper in this State, because
his mental horizon is too limited to
know anything of this rule which be
lieves In the creates. good to the
greatest number. Suppose Harrison
is beaten. Well what IT It. That
would be no great calmity. l. would
merely teach the Republican party
to put silver man up next time.
This old idea thats the rss.y must
be held up even if the community
goes to the devil, has kept a good
many localities poor. The APPEAL
IS for the interest Of the State of Ne
vada first. After which the various
parties can take care Of themselves
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1892-07-13

Ars Q + s.o..s q sam.
Bio tCmri ., vh.eh he's
b d at.i-, Ri y, paper
rla s.t i; , it- - = =.
81 In,I SSH t. poli' i
sit t,osi i So;
81 i r.d n Ii cart its usual
vos, t r m lican and y. no
G. tic ?. i'erti i' ipia tn ;
vat. Il poi r7 ia ~
to t i h he
~ ser 10 u - .'s uoi4d
t. B a ~; I'll i ''iu;i to
be ar tar I'm n joke.
Mead, 4 silver struggle OF the
futur would b. stripped Of ell NOR
il force-it would justly become a
reproach and byword to the cause
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1892-07-13
The BRIGGS HOUSE.
The Two Popular Hotels, the st.
Charles and Muller House,
Are now being run under one man
augment.
And known as the Briggs House.

Tbs accommodations and table
sill be Of the best, and the Bar
stocks..i with the best Wines Liqn-
ors AMI Cigars in the market.
GILBERT BRIGGS, Prop.
mayo
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1892-07-13

GccG lunch Every
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1892-07-13
Information Wanted.

Anyone knowing of the death OF
Ferdona Rangerg and having any in
formation in connection with il, will
please forward particulars to his
brother, Geo. E. Rangerg, Carson
CITY, Nevada. He is supposed to
have died in the neighborhood CT the
CarIin mines in the eastern part OF
the State about years ago. 6S
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1892-07-13

Do not assert that the labor trou-
bles are non-political. It IS the
rotten condition of politics that has
brought it about and renderd it pcs
sible for Pinke1ton's cutthroats to
raid American workingmen with
immunity. Denver News.
The Durham daily globe. (Durham, N.C.) 1889-1894, 1892-11-14

Happy aid content is a home with "The Ro'
chester a Lamp with the light of the morning.
Catalogues. wyitc Rochester Lamp Co. NewYork.
The Durham daily globe. (Durham, N.C.) 1889-1894, 1892-11-14
The Design of u Jewel.

The design Of a jewel should be such
that we can take pleasure in the idea Of
its permanence. We associate perma-
hence with a star, and therefore a star
form in jewelry is agreeable. But tran
silent forms, like flowers or ribbon bows,
unless they are much conventionalized,
present a disagreeable congruity. They
ought to change with time, and they DO
not. limitations of such objects may,
please for q moment the curiosity Of the
vulgar, but interest in them, even for
such, is exhausted as soO as they have
been examined, and the cultivated taste
finds them intolerable. Interest in ali
object of true art, on the contrary, never
grows lcs s.-Harper's Bazaar.
The Durham daily globe. (Durham, N.C.) 1889-1894, 1892-11-14

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the household, office or the farm, on ship
board, and for travellers by sea and land,
Winkelmann's Diarrhpa and Cholera
Remedy has proved its inestimable worth
in the prompt relief and cure of all dis
orders originating in the stomach and
digestive system, such as cholera, cholera
mOrbus, diarrhGa, cramps, etc. Service
able under all conditions, and always
ready for use; is perfectly safe. Price
% cents at all druggists.