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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1893-07-04
OUR SEWING MACHINES.

There are some sewing machine
agents in different parts of the State
decrying the Alliance machine at ev-
cry home. They tell you it is ''unrelia-
BILE, " made of pot iron," you can
never get repairs. " mo one is respon-
sible to you for repairs" and such like
expression which they know are false.
Only afew days ago, we learned that
one agent was saying that we were
shipping out Second hand" machines.
That agentma deal in second hand
goods himself. The business agent. of
the State Farmers Alliance does not.
Up to date, Feb. oath wehave delivered
to the brethren over 1000 Alliance ma
chimes. We placed order for seven ma
chimes yesterday, n of which is to go
to Kansas.
Below we give a few original letters
from the brethren which speaks for
merits Of III machine.
DURHAM, N. O., Jan. 25, 1893.
Bro. WORTH will say the Alliance
sewing machine that my wife has been
using for two years has never been out
Of fix, has never given any trouble IN
any way; I would not exchange it for
any sixty dollar machine that l ever
saw. E. A. WOODS.
obituary SOOLS 1000
Mr.. W. II. Worth, s. B.. A, Raleigh
". O:
DEAR SIR:-I take pleasure in wri-
ting you concerning the sewing ma
chine I ordered from you September
the goth, 1892. I wish to say to those
who may want a machine, that the
high arm Alliance machine is all right
in every respect, for I have owned
three in my time, and can say that the
High Arm Alliance machine is the best
I ever had. One of the machines cost
me about $49 SO, and the Alliance ma
chine is far superior to that. My wife
is well pleased with it, it does its work
well as ever I saw any machine, I can
not recommend it too highly for it
pleases well every way, it is light run
ming as a be.
7 do this for the benefit of those who
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1893-07-04

The brethren will please bear in mind
that In my official capacity as State
Business Agent, I am acting directly
under the instruction of the State
Executive Committee. Their instruc-
tlons are that / shall "fll orders only
when cash to the full amount of the
bill accompanies each order. except in
cases of County and Sub-Business
Agents who have filed in my Office a
justified legal bond for double the
amount expected to be due at any M
time, n which latter case thirty days
from date OF bill will be allowed in
which to make remittance for same.
Now 1t frequently happens that some
good brother, not being Informed as to
this ruling of the Executive Commit
tee, will ask us to ship goods and he
will pay for same on receipt of bill"
or when goods arrive"
Sometimes we r asked to ship &C.
0. D." o. with "sight draft bill lading
attached" We do not like to be placed
In the attitude of refusing, but in either
of the above cases we are compelled to
do SO. We have had a little experience
in shipping "collect," and in nearly
every a it has been unpleasant and
unsatisfactory, some times goods lying
at their destination for weeks before
proper collection and remittance is
made, thus causing dissatisfaction all
around. We feel sure that any brother
who will give this matter a moments
thought will not ask us to violate a
standing rule of the Alliance. You
will see also that it is better to have a
uniform plan for everybody.
1t is always preferable to have your
orders come through your regular
bonded Business Agent, but if you wish
to send them direct, please accompany
each order with cash sufficient to cover
the bill. ANY balance will be placed
to your credit, or returned to you as
you may direct.
Fraternally,
W. Ell. WORTH, S. B. A.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1893-07-04
TO ALL WHO WEAR PANTS AND
COATS.

I have just made a contract with a
large clothing house of Boston, and am
now prepared to furnish suits of clothes
at very reasonable prices. Pants from
81. so to $500 Mems suits from $40 to
$22, boys suits from 81 to SO, chill
dren's suits from 81 to Sc. Write
me what kind of suit you wish, Civ
ing about the price you want to pay
and color, and I will send you samples
of that kind with instruction how to
take your measure. 1t will take about
ten days to get a suit after the order is
received. You can save money by
ordering. w. Fl. WORTH, S. B. a.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1893-07-04
FINE STOCK.

I am now prepared to fill orders for
fine Jersey stock, Poland China hogs
and fine blooded sheep. Any Of our
brethren having any fine stock of any
kind for sale, who will send me list Of
same and prices, I may be able toplace
it for him to advantage. [ will have
a few hundred bushels of fine seed
wheat to sell-the '"rice wheat" Sam
pie of it now in myoffce. Twill gladly
assist any of the brethren in selling
any of their stock or produce.
w. III. WORTH, S. B. A.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1893-07-04
WELL PLEASED.

MooREsv1LLE, N. c., June IA, '93.
Mr.. W. H, Worth, S. B. A, Raleigh,
n. c.:
The buggy ordered Of you received
all O. K, am well pleased with it. I
am satisfied that I have saved money
by ordering of our Business Agent, and
Ihope others will do as I have done
and save the middleman's profit. A
clear politician told me he bought a
buggy cheaper than I did, but they
have told me so many lies that | don't
believe anything they say.
Yours truly,
J. M. DAVIS.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1893-07-04
TO SHIPPERS OF FRUIT.

am now prepared to ship either in
carload lots, or any quantity wanted,
fruit baskets, crates for peaches and
tomatoes, plums, cherries, grapes, etc.
All standard sizes. Ihave sample pack
ages in my Office. All interested are
asked to come in and see and get prices.
Parties who cannot visit my Office, and
will write what they want, I will send
them sample of what they wish. Do
not delay your orders till baskets are
needed. Place your orders now and
you can state when you want them de-
livered. Fraternally,
W. Fl. WORTH, S. B. A.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1893-07-04
OUR CLUB

That we may be more enlightened as
what is going on in the different
u Sorts Of our great country, we ought to
Diversity 1g reading. More Western
ond Northern papers ought to be read
a. tbe South and more Southern papers
should be read in the West and North.
Beiieving this the best thing to do to
overIastingly obliterate the prejudices
If h past, we have arranged a list OF
0aners to offer with The PROGRESSIVE
EaPWER. The price in the parenthesis
is the regular subscription price OF the
naner and the other figures are what
We charge for the paper with The Pro
gPEssTvE FARMER for one year. Re-
nawals for the other papers cannot be
taken at the club rates, but all neU
subscribers can. You can renew for
oIT naner and get the club rates:
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1893-07-04
TO BUSINESS AGENTS.
RALEIGH. N. c., July 1, 1893.
DIR PRICE LIST

Always give plain shipping direc-
5ions, giving the line on which your
station is located, unless it is a we'll
known point, and if a prepay station,
so state.
All b-Business Agents who wish to
get the 80 days time on their bills, viii
execute bonds now in the hands of the
Secretary of each Sub-Alliance in the
State, to whom said bonds have been
sent for the Business Agents of Sub
Alliances. The following prices are
subject to market fluctuations:
We call special attention to the 81
higher on fertilizer less than car load
lots. W. H. WORTH.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1893-07-04
SUGAR ADVANCED.

You will see by looking through the
price list that the price of sugar is adj
Vanclng. cannot tell what the mar
ket will be, but the tendency supward
ana as there is no competition in the
manufacturer Of sugar, / see nothing
10 prevent it from still going higher.
me manufacturer is getting full value
!or MS sugar and then the government
IS paying him a bonus of two cents per
pound. That is a free gift 10 themanu-
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1893-07-04
NOTICE TO

The Durham Fertilizer Company will
at an early date in June make out all
bills for commissions due on guanos
bought this year. They will pay all
commissions to business agents. When
you wish any information about your
commission, write them. They will
send you statement in June.
~Fraternally,
w. Fl. WORTH, S. B A.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1893-07-04

LoaAN's STORE, N. g., Feb. 81, '93.
Mr.. w. H. Worth:
DEAR SIR:-You may look for many
orders from Pea Ridge, as we are not
pleased with the bill tampering with
the Business Agency fund. / think
our Alliance is satisfied with it just as
it is. Tell Bro. Denmark to send my
paper on and I will send the money
soon, as I can't get along without it.
I am we'll pleased with the tone of the
paper. Yours fraternally,
w. 0. BARBER.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1893-07-04
THE VERY THING FOR TOWELS.

AIRLIE. N. @.
Mr.. ". III. Worth, S. b. A-Dear Sir:
Brinkleyyille Alliance received 80
yard roll of Alliance cotton bagging.
| bought some of it and made It into
towels. All who bought it are pleased
with it that I have heard from. It was
all sold the day it came. Tt makes
cheap, good and lasting towels and
suits u purpose.
Very respectfully,
Il. r. BOWERS.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1893-07-04

may want q machine. have mine for
inspection for those who may want to
see one. I will say further that the
machines shipped comes all right &C
cordlng to order freight paid.
remain ever yours,
O. M CREga
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1893-07-04
Fraternally,
w. Ell. WORTH, S. B. A.
NOTICE TO THOSE WHO BUY
SHOES.

When shoes are ordered from Postal
Shoe Co., and there is a delay of ten
days from the date you make your
order, either through this Office or
direct to the company, you will write
to the Postal Shoe Co., notifying them
that the shoes have not been delivered.
Do not write me, as I have to forward
your letter to the company. Any COM
plant that the shoes are not as ordered,
make the complaint to me, but in no
case send me the shoes. Hold till you
are instructed what disposition to
make of them. Be very careful in
making order to fill blank in full
and give lot, No, size, width, whether
Congress or Lace, Common Sense or
Opera Toe, Plain Toe or Cap, High
Heel or Common Sense. You cannot
be too definite in your description. By
observing the above, you may save
time and disappointment.
F~raternally,
". FL. WORTH, S. B. A.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1893-07-04
ELIZABETH CRY, Nav 18th, 1898

W. Fl. WORTH, s. B. A:
Enclosed you will find P. o. money
order for ten dollars and fifty eight
cents in payment of my bill for millet.
I have been delayed, but think this
will reach you in time. I saved just
sixty-f7e cents on a bushel by ordering
of you. Thanks to the efficiency Of
our State Business Agent, and Agency.
Will try to send you more orders in
the futUe. Expect to order some shoes
in a short time from this. With thanks
to you and yours, I am,
Yours Fraternally,
w. T. PRITCHARD, Ag't., 4
Trinkelo Alliance, No. lila.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1893-07-04
LovELACE, Wilkes Co., N. G.,
Nav 10 1898

W. h. Worth, 5. 3. a:
The fish I ordered came to hand all
right. 1t may be possible that l will
the Wilkes Vii ! ) County Alliance Ii nee draws Tny out It
a dollar from the Agency fund, we of
Love Alliance will place it back if you
will give the name of the person who
calls for it. F~raternally,
S. S. GOFORTH.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1893-07-04

Let every retormer do all IN his
power to make these appointments a
success.
Done by order of Harnett County
Farmers Alliance.
J. NJ. BYRD, Co. Lecturer.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1893-07-04
STATE AGENCY DEPARTMENT.
Juder this Head Will be Found Every
thing Relating to the Agency.

Always give plain shipping direc-
lions, giving the line on which your
station is located, unless it is a we'll
known point, and if a prepay station,
30 state.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1893-07-04
CANE MILLS,

4 new supply of Chattanooga Cane
Mill catalogues. al who want a mill
send for book.
w. Fl, WORTH, s. B. A.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1893-07-04
BRETHREN WHO HAVE BONDS
TAKE NOTICE.

The recent failures of banks and the
unsettled condition Of the money mar
ket, has greatly disturbed the com
mercial world.
The inability to obtain loans, on the
best of securities has compelled us to
decline to fill any orders unless accom-
panied by cash. All the Agents who
have bonds at this office will please
take notice of the recent action of the
Executive Committee instructing us
to hold all orders unless accompanied
with a remittance sufficient to cover
the same.
We are very sorry that such action
had to be taken, but the credit of the
Agency must be sustained so we can
get the lowest prices for the brethren,
and serve them to the best advantage.
w. Fl. WORTH, S. B. A.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1893-07-04

No notes taken for less than 500.
ACID Phosphate I. o. b. Durham. NC,
Less car 1oad 6.s..0....... "A E0
BAUGHS PURE RAW BONE MEAL.
Carload lots Of 10 tons, cash....".... 900
Soft bone finely. ground, carload..., S6M
=. @. 3. Norfolk.
LAND PLASTER.
Best Nova Scotia, FOB. Norfolk, per
ton car load $50
The above prices are subject to the market
fluctuations.
In ordering be careful to state what depoa
goods are to be shipped to and be sure to give
name of your postoHce as 1t is VERY important
Please condense your correspondence. PleasS
have orders and letters o different paper.
All persons expecting to get goods at spot cash
prices, cash must accompany order.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1893-07-04

USUAL EGG VI @DL6GuAlCAASa
for 5 years, and sent on 10 dayn5
LoW-arm singer machine new fanny
modeD, warranted for 5 years; VIII
market. Complete set Of attach
uents with each machine. 5 draw
ers, walnut finish. Price, freight
paid to any r. R. station in N. Co..
FERTILIZERS.
n. @. Alliance Official Guano, T. O. b.
Portsmouth, Va, carload. ..........
Wilmington, n. c., carload. ........
Durham, n. O.,.....,.................
Progressive Farmer, one dollar less
per ton at any Of the abOve-named
points.
Plant and Truck Fertilizer, r. o. B.
Richmond,
N. G. Alliance Official Acid Phos-
phate, f. O~B. Charleston, s. c..
10 per ct acid, F.O. B.Charleston, sc.
Is pr ct acid f. Q. B. Richmond, Va.
Charleston. s.. q
Kainit, f. o. B. wilmington M cas
On time 81 higher.
All the above prices are F. o. B. a
lots. Less than a lots, 81 per ton
higher. Terms cash, or on Tina
upon n following conditions: For
guano used tG cotton, time shall
not be given longer than Dec. LIST.
1888. Guano for tobacco, time shall
not be given longer than March 1st,
log4. For all time purchases, inter-
est sha1 be charged at the rate of s
PEI cent. per annum from April LIST,
1885. No interest shall be charged on
any shipment until April 1st, 1893.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1893-07-04

I have several hundred tape-line
measures in my Office for distribution.
Send two cents for one; will help you
in taking your measure for clothing.
w. H. WORTH, S. B. A.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1893-07-04

| have been instructed by the Ex-
ecutive Committe to Till only, orders
accompanied by cash This action is
taken because of the great financial
depression over the country, and the
inability to, borrow money on bonds or
any kind of security.
If the brethren who have sent in
orders this week will send the money
covering same we will forward them
without delay.
F~raternally,
w. Fl. WORTH, S. B. A.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1893-07-04
ALLIANCE SPEAKING AND DIN
NER.

I will address the Alliance and
public generally at the following times
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1893-07-04

facturer, taken from the man who
labors. w. H. WORTH, s. B. A.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1893-07-04
OKIsKO. N. G. June 10, 1898.

DEAR Bro. This is to say to you
that the machine is here, and like the
Order from which it takes its name, it
is first class in every respect. My wife
is delighted with its style and move
ment and work. You may look out
for more orders from this section. The
Business Agency will live, notWith-
standing the cowardly action of the
last long to be neutrality-suspicious.
Persecution has done us good in this
section. Best regards for you and our
noble Order and the success Of the s.
B. A. M. g. GREGORY.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1893-07-04

Cincinnati, o..
Improved Farmers Alliance with
full set attachments and au-
tomato bobbin Winder. ALI lat
est improvements, finely finished
frst-class in every particular. War
ranted by manufacturer for 10 years,
carefully adjusted, ready for fmme-
diate use. Price. freight paid to any
R. r. station in North Carolina. 1876
A number of valuable improvements
have recently been added to the
Farmers Alliance machine, and it
viii hereafter be known as the I'm
proved Farmers Alliance and will
be supplied at the same price. Any
machine not entirely satisfactory
after 10 days trial, can be retired
to the factory and money paid will
be refunded.
Improved High Arm Singer style. delivered at
any railroad station in North Carol1da at the
following prices: oo
No. ., 3 17oOO9
No. 4. 3 sss.1se...-.sss..ss' 119 ~
NO. D. Z s.sssss..ssf.s A'yCO
chinesa hrs self-setting needle, self
fhreading shnffles anfomatfc b0bbia winders
head sunken in table, ef6S together with the
usual set of attachments. 8Qd are WARRANTED
faP x wears and sent on 10 daTS~GE1&L
The morning call., 1893-01-29
Mr.. Thurston Tells the Planter That
the Situation Is Serious.

OF unusual importance and interest was
the news OF the revolt to the firm of SDreck-
els Bros. & Co., who have conducted ex-
tensive sugar plantations on the Islands for
many years. Every one connected with the
firms Market-street offices therefore eagerly
read every line in the papers brought by
the steamer Claudine.
When Claus Spreekels arrived at his Office
about 10 o'clock he found Mr.. Tkurston.
one of the commissioners and an Old friend,
waiting for a conference. Mr.. Thurston
was for some years Minister OF the Interior
under King Kalakaua and is one Of the best
posted men in the country on Hawaiian
political affairs. He anu Mr.. Spreckes
were closeted together for fully an hour
and no callers upon Mr.. Spreckels were
allowed to interrupt the talk j. D. Spreck-
els and others of the Spreekels companies
took part occasionally. Details of the
uprising were gone into very thoroughly,
and Mr.. Spreckels expressed great interest
and sympathy In the movement He
said he was satisfied, all things con-
sdered, that there Is nothing to
be done to protect the interests of Ameri-
cans at the islands, but to annex the king
dom. Mr.. Thurston said that things are in
SuCH pOSltiOu uON Iudb I'D party OF CLASS
OF residents are fully capable of establish
ing State Government. They must look
outside and naturally come to the United
States.
1t is stated, also. that the condition OF
affairs is much more threatening than is
indicated by the published statements In the
Hawaiian papers. 1t was the declared in
tention to ultimately expel ali foreigners
from the islands. The proposed 6isfran-
chising OF all except the native born was to
be the first STEP There would be blood.
shed and destruction OF property. After
expelling the foreigners their property
would be con6scated. Property Is now
protected only by a volunteer force of 800
men and the marines and blue jackets from
the Boston. 1t was affirmed by Mr.. Thurs
ton, aud Mr.. Spreckels agreed. that If this
Government fails 10 annex the islands they
will be left open to anarchy.
The morning call., 1893-01-29
READY FOR SEA.
There Is BustIe of Preparation at
the Nayy-Yard.

VALLEJO, Jan. %. - Not for several
months past has there been so much hustle
and activity as was shown at the Mare
Island Navy-yard to-day. AS soon as the
San Francisco morning papers had been re-
ceiyed announcing the overthrow of the
m0narchcal Government al Hawaii and the
establishment Of a provisional Government
1t was predicted that orders OF some de-
cisive character would soon follow.
Such proved to be the case. The various
heads OF departments were ordered to re-
port Immediately at the commandments Of
fee, and orders were issued to them tn have
the flagship Mohican and cruiser Ranger
ready to steam away from the yard to-
night II required and the ADAMS to be ready
within forty-eight hours at the most
Carts were at once set to work hauling
coal for the two former ships and as fast
as received at the wharf was taken aboard
in baskets and stored in the bunkers.
Provisions were sent eat from the store
rooms, every available man was set TO
work where he could be the most useful.
On board the ships the gear was made ready
for immediate use Admiral Skerrett, the
ommaDder-in-chief of the squadron, held
long secret consultation with Admiral
Irwin, c0mmandant Of the yard, relative TO
to thecourse TO be pursued at the islands
where il is said the ships Of war are likely
to 60.
Admiral Skerrett has been at the islands
before and rendered valuable assistance in
the time of need. II ordered the ships will
go down as fast as steam and sail will carry
them.
Regrets are expressed that no iron cruiser
OF recent type Is here to go down to the
islands. The Mohican is short handed. but
a request was made on the Navy Depart
ment at Washington u allow a portion Of
tho Monterey's crew to be transferred to the
flagship Word was received from the de-
par'ment this afternoon to know how long
it would take to Get tho Monterey ready for
duty after she came up 10 the yard, which
Will be the fore part Of the coming week.
1t is not anticipated by those here that
there will be any serious trouble al the
islands, though IL Is best to be prepared in
case of need. The feet will consist Of the
Mohcan, Boston, Ranger and Adams, with
the Alliance at Samoa. and which Will
probably be at Honolulu before long. The
showing Of the ships, though not formida-
bic, would be quite respectable. The Off
GERS ana crews Of the ships are anxious to
get away from the yard with the least pos
sible delay, and are using every exertiOn to
further this end, and it only awaits final or
ders from the department for them to go.