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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1893-05-23
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 agent may 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, one of which is to go
to Kansas.
Below we give a few original letters
from the brethren which speaks for
merits of our machine.
DURHAM, N. c., Jan. %, 1898.
BRO. WoRTH:-I 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 [ ever
saw. E. A. WOODS.
January goth, 1898.
Mr.. ". H. Worth, S. B. A., Raleigh
N. c.:
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 1 have owned
three in my time, and can say that the
High Arm Alliance machine is the best
l ever had. One of the machines cost
me about $43 so, and the Alliance ma
chine is far superior to that. My wife
is we'll pleased with it, it does it's work
well as ever I saw any machine, [ can
not recommend it too highly for it
pleases we'll every way, 1t is light run
ming as can be.
I do this for the benefit Of those who
may want a machine. l have mine for
inspection for those who may want to
see one. I will say further that the
machines shipped comes all right &C
cording to order freight paid.
remain ever yours,
@. NJ. CRESS.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1893-05-23
TO ALL WHO WEAR PANTS AND
COATS.

l 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 So. 90 Suits from S. so to 1922. so.
Write me what kind Of suit you wish,
giving about the price you want to pay
and color, and l will send you samples
Of that kind with instruction how to
take your measure It will take about
ten days to get a suit after the order is
received. You can ave money by
ordering. w. H. WORTH, S. B. 4.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1893-05-23
BRO. COLES APPOINTMENTS.
JOHNSTON COUNTY.

JOHNSTON COUNTY.
Black Creek, Friday, May 26, 3:3Op.m.
Antioch, Saturday, 81, 3:30p.m.
Will the Secretary of each lodge
please write me at once, giving me di-
rections for reaching their lodge?
Brethren, please meet me at each
place prepared to pay up dues and sub
scribe to our papers. Also to buy your
goods through our Business Agency. I
shall have samples. Lecture public.
HENDERSON COLE,
Lecturer for Johnston Go. Alliance.
Caucasian please copy.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1893-05-23
HUNTFRSNILLE

M~ecKIenburg Co, n. Z.
W. H. Worth, S. B. A, Raleigh, N. c.. :
wish to say that the sewing ma
chine purchased from you last month
is all that was claimed for it. would
not exchange it for any $45 machine in
my n~eighb0rhood, and I would say to
all the brethren who want or need a
machine, do not pay SIS for a machine
when they can get such machines at
SIS. Long may the Alliance Business
Agency waive down with those who
would destroy it.
W. E P. ASHAME.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1893-05-23
LoqAN's STORE, N. c., Feb. 81, '93

LoGAN's STORE, N. c., Feb. 81, '93.
Mr.. w. H. Worth:
DEAR SIR:-You may look for any
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 [ will send the money
SOON, as I can't get along without 1T.
[ am well pleased with the tone OF the
paper. Yours fraternaIly,
W. O. BARBER.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1893-05-23

CEDAR CLIFF, n. Q, May ~, 1898,
W. H. Worth, S. B. A:
The suit of clothes ordered of you
received all O. K. the 85h inst. l am
satisfied that I saved money by pur
chasing through you Would suggest
that the brethren quit the ]plutocratic
boat, ere they are swallowed head, ears
and all, and make their purchases
through our State Business agency.
F~raternally,
J. n. THOMPSON.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1893-05-23
TO AGENTS.
RALEIGH, N. c., May 20, 1898.
OUR PRICE LIST

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,
so state.
AL Subj Business Agents who wish to
get the 80 days time on their bills, will
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. FL. WORTH.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1893-05-23
GOLDsBoRo. May 10, 1898

". H. Worth, Raleigh. N. c.:
i take pleasure in saying that the
machine l ordered came, and was all
0. K-perfect satisfaction. Have or
dered several hundred dollars worth;
have never heard the least word against
a single article.
Yours respectfully,
E. NJ SPENCE.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1893-05-23

Samples Of shoes, clothes, etc. will be
shown, and the benefits to be derived
by the purchase of supplies, especially
guanos, through the agency, will be
fully explained. Let eve rybody attend
whether members of the Alliance or
not. Public especially invited.
Bro. Hoover goes from Currituck
into Gates, Hartford, Northampton
and Martin counties in regular order.
Fraternally,
w. II. WORTH. S. B. A.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1893-05-23

Brother Worth-The high arm ALI.
ance sewing MACHINE | ordered from
YOU came all right and gives perfect
satisfaction in every way. had rather
have it than any | ever used, and l
love used four other kinds. | write
tbis for the benefit of others.
Yours truly,
RICHARD WILSON.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1893-05-23

and we don't aim to let politics nor any
other ticks separate US from what we
believe to be the best interests of our
country, especially the farmers and
l%aborers, as there lies our greatest in
terest. Fraternally,
A. J. WHITE.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1893-05-23

RURAL HALL, n. O., April 20, 1898.
Mr.. ". H. Worth, S. B A:
The pair of shoes I got some time
SINE since gives good satisfaction. I
think the same shoe would have cost
81 80 or So 90 here. They fit me better
than any shoe I ever bought. l shall
order ali my shoes for my family as
long az they can be had,
Yours. 9. B. BUTNER
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1893-05-23
sutton, Franklin Co., n. @ ,
Nav IA 1898.

Mr.. ": Fl: Worth, S. B, A:
l Just wish to say that we are we'll
Pleased with all goods bought through
rug su9 agency, and hope to do a larger
PP"ue j the future. The machine for
t 1ro, W. a. Miller, he says he is more
Ian pleased with it; he likes it better
ruan one he paid $45 for. He S. I"
1t57IE.er saw one he likes bette
auIaance, No. 291, is standjngf g1
viz True principles Of our mob srj.-
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1893-05-23

Mr.. W. H, Worth, Raleigh, N. c.:
Please find enclosed $29 to pay my
account with you to date. We are
well pleased with the goods ordered
through you in the past, and hope to
do a larger trade with youfor the next
year than ever. We are in the middle
of the road and there to stay.
Yours truly,
w r POWDEN .JR 3 A.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1893-05-23
ESSEX, Halifax Co., N. c.,
Nav 8, 1898.

Mr.. ". H. Worth, s. B. A:
Those shoes I bought of you come
all right. lam we'll pleased with them.
Long may the Agency live, in spite Of
Osborne, Farmer Bell & Co., and every
ballot box threat in the State.
Respectfully,
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1893-05-23
TATE AGENCY DEPARTMENT.
Under this Head Will be Found Every,
thing Relating to the Agency.

Always give PLAIN shipping direc-
,;one giving the line on which your
Vtoti3n is located, unless it is a we'll
Inown point, and if a prepay station,
20 state.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1893-05-23
SIMPSONS STORE, N. O..

Mr.. W. II. Worth, S. 8. A.:
Please find enclosed check for $40. so,
for which you will please ship to j. H.
Thacker, at Summerield N. c., one
Improved Farmers Alliance Sewing
Machine with attachments, automatic
bObbin Winder. etc.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1893-05-23

There are 20 cases of small pox at
Lunenburg sixty miles from Peters
burg, Va.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1893-05-23
Respectfully,

J. z. PURCELL, Sub 3. A.
?. S.-The machine bought Of you
April Sd is all O. K. and gives perfect
satisfaction. I think it by far the best
machine Ihave ever scent for the money.
| have ordered six of these machines
from you, and they have all given per-
feet satisfaction. J. @. p.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1893-05-23

Bro J. 7. B. Hoover will address the
brethren at the following places on the
days named in behalf of the Business
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1893-05-23
Yours Fraternallv
w. f. PRITCHARD, Ag't

IrInKeIO ALLIANCE, No. I,1l4.
P. S.-Please let me know if this
settles my account in full to date The
sewing machine came all right, and
pleased the good brother very much.
He promised to report results of same
to me, then I will write you.
W. T. P.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1893-05-23
ELIZABETH City, Nav 18th. 1898

w. H. 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.
will reach you in time. I saved Just
sixty five 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,
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1893-05-23

Rose HILL, n. c., May 10, 1898.
W. Il. Worth, S. B. A, Raleigh, N. c.:
Enclosed please find $91. 40, for which
send two high arm improved machines
and one $14 81 Singer machine and one
first national No. 1 width 5 feet road
cart, Mark to T. W. Russell, Rose
Hill, N. O., w. w. R R. Also 1 pair
ladies' shoes, lot No. 1 leader, No. s E,
width common sense. Label shoes to
0. L. Ward, Joford, n. @. Also label
to 7. w. Russell, Rose Hill, N. c., 2
pair gents shoes, lot No. 1O1, plain toe
double sole, width D, 1 pair No 8, 1
PAIR No, Z, and 1 pair ladies' Oxfords,
lot No, %, No. 81, width E; one barrel
~9ranulated sugar. Ship to T. w. Fus
sell, s. B. A, Rose Hill, n. O..
Again we are under the necessity Of
asking the brethren not to send us
stamps OF a larger denomination than
: cents We very seldom have need
Tor large stamps. We keep no goods
"a our office. Shoes are mailed from
Cne factory In Boston, Mass, not from
our Office IN Raleigh. We cannot pay
Lor goods with stamps; the p~ostofice
WI not exchange them, so that they
ll5 on our hands and are accommodating
4uIVe rapidly since we have been in the
SnoG business. Hereafter all persons
s5uulng stamps of larger denomina-
tIbon man : cents may expect to have
WI returned at their own expense.
we are driven to this rule.
W. II. WORTH, S. 3. A.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1893-05-23
MEAT.

Short rib sides ,..., L
aeavy rat backs...... ............,.,s y
ReL1IeS..' II
Mess pork. %
Sugar cured hams, average 1918 .,,, Il
Sugar cured California hams. .,,..... l.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1893-05-23

less than car load lots. ZOO
The above prices are subject to the marktt
fluctuations.
u ore - SSa sbiTna5 to opd %Ie MA WC ~ UeRUS
name of your pOstOf1ce as it is VERY important
Please cOndense your correspondence. PLEASE
have orders and letters on different paper.
All persons expecting to get goods at spot cash
prices, cash must order.
Ground Phosphate No. 2, f. o. b. Costle Hayne
n. G..
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1893-05-23

w. B BOwDEN. JR., B a.
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LNFF t18daed6
SEWING MACHINES.

ClnCInndUI, q.
full set attachments and au-
tomato bObbin winder. All lat
est improvements, finely finished
first-class in every particular. War
ranted by manufacturer for 10years,
carefully adjusted, ready for imme-
diate use. Price. freight paid to any
r. r. station in North CaroIina.....
A number of valuable improvements
have recently been added to the
Farmers Alliance machine, and it
TTdrd aeF Farmert Ge kknniG HToe as s6 me w III
be supplied at the same price. Any
machine not entirely satisfactory
after 10 days trial, car be retured
to the factory and money paid will
be refunded.
Improved High Arm Singer style, deli,
any railroad Station in North Carotid.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-11-23
FoR GOOD AND hoNa sbnr1oEs.


Expressions Of the Board of Education
on the Occasion of the Retirement
From THAT i3ody of s. redmond Smith.
Secretary l.. b. Jones, of the Board of
Education. RENTED to s. Redmond Smith,
clerk OF the United States court, Friday,
modification ofthe expressions of apprecia-
ton of the members of the board. passed
at the last meeting. of the 'lOng. faithful,
and valued services of Mr.. Smith in this
community in the cause of education,
while for many years member OF this
body"
The secretary stated that rising vote
was taken on the resolution offered by DIR;
James III. Morgan. The latter was followed
by other speakers who paid warm tribute
to Mr.. Smith. referring to his services on
the manual training school committee.
The cause of Mr.. Smiths resignation
from the board is due to the fact that he
has left his residence in the Fifth ward
and gone to live in Elsmere, Christiana
hundred.
Mr.. Smiths record as member of the
Board OF Education is one of the most
noticeable among those citizens who have
taken upon themselves the onerous charge
of educational responsibilities in Whining
ton. He was first elected n member of the
board almost 20 years ago. But it is with
in the past 10 years only that he has served
continuously. He is ore of the pioneers
of that new and markedly successful de-
partment of public education in the city,
the Manual Training School. From its
earliest inception to the present moment
it has had his constant attention and
cherishing care. The expressions of re-
greet offered by DR.. Morgan express the
sentiments of the citizens of Wilmington
as well as those of the members of the
Board of Education.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-11-23

Bank Examiner George W. Stone of This
City Talks on That Subject to the
National Grange Mt Syracuse, N. Y.

Bank Examiner George w. Stone of This
City Talks on That Subject to the
National Grange ut Syracuse, N. Y.
At the session of the National Grange
now going on at Syracuse, N. ", George
w. Stone, bank examiner, read paper on
the topic of Government Control OF Rail-
roads" He was introduced to the grangers
by Hon. John @. Higgins, delegate from
Delaware to the National Grange Conven-
ton.
Mr.. Stone reviewed the management of
railroads, criticising the officers for the al
legged corruption of legislatures and courts.
As to the remedy, he said:
II do not propose to treat this branch of
my subject in dogmatic way, but rather
in way of suggestion. u y So faras
my study of the subject has progressed l
have as yet heard of but three suggestions
for the relief sought, and these three agree
in some of their features.
First. A proposition to combine all the
railways of the country under the same
management, and in this management the
United States government is to be repre-
scented, also cnrli stare also private per-
sons, under proper limitations. =
The controlling interest to be kept in the
hands of the government.
SECOND. The continuance of the present
system in all its essential features, with
the addition of governmental control abso-
lutely of rates of freight, and to this end
TIE establishment Of department of
transportation and the regular promulga-
ton of the rates of the various companies.
\ y \
Third. The absolute ownership and
control of all railways by the general gov
ernment.n
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-11-23
HAYDEN AT TT AGAIN.
More Charges Preferred Against the City
Dog-catcher by Angry Citizens.

Dog-catcher by Angry Citizens.
Mrs. James Flynn, who lives at No.
l1O9 Pasture street, came to the Office of
Justice James Monaghan, last Friday,
to make O complaint against Dog
catcher Hayden. She said that Hayden
seized COW that was grazing in an
open lot near her house, Thursday, I'M
tied the rope which tetheged the animal
TO a stake, and was about to drive it to
the pound when she demonstrated
against the outrage. She told Hayden
the cow was not running about loose
and he had no right to impound it.
Hayden's only reply was an agreement
10 release the animal if the woman paid
him 81.
Mrs. Flynn produced a ten-dollar bill,
but Hayden was unable to change it.
He agreed to go to store with the bill
and obtain the change, but Mrs. Flynn
declared she would not trust the money
in his hands. She procured the change
herself, paid Hayden 81, so she says,
and retained possession of the COW.
There are numerous other complaints
about Hayden. John Carson, who lives
in the Ninth ward, says that Hayden
seized two cows belonging to him, and
Whon he produced S2 Hayden made up
his mind ne didn't want the COWS, but
took the money instead.
Only short time ago Hayden was
under fire for catching registered dog
belonging to an insurance man and sell.
ing it to third party for So. The
owner of the dog made it so hot for
Hayden that he disgorged and the in
surance man procured his dog.
Several weeks ago Hayden captured
10 head of cattle belonging to tenant
on one of the Lobdell farms and took
them to the pound. W. w. Lobdell
paid the money for the redemption of
the cattle at the police station, where it
is still in the possession of the police,
who, acting on the advice of Mayor
Shortlidge, refused to turn it over to
Hayden until the latter explains how he
got possession of the cattle. The charge
is made that the cattle were released
from the stable during the night.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-11-23
PANSELLO'S ASSAlLANT ARRAlGNED.
Charged with Assault with Intent to
Commit Murder, in Municipal Court
Friday Morning.

Charged with Assault with Intent to
Commit Murder, in Municipal Court
Friday Morning.
Fidelo Perazzo, savage. looking
Italian with wicked eye, was ar
raigned in municipal court Friday,
upon the charge of assault with intent
TO murder Angelo Marius Pansello.
The latter came into court with his
throat carefully bandaged, having just
been released from the Homeopathic
Hospital. He was reported out of
danger by the hospital authorities.
Pansello was called to the stand.
Perazzo cast wicked glare at his victim
just as the latter was placing his hand
upon the Bible to be sworn by the clerk.
Perazzo has but one eye. His hair is
unkempt, his features are very ugly and
his appearance is anything but prepos.
sessing. He has wicked, treacherous
look.
Pansello testified that he was standing
on the sidewalk in front of No. 202
Market street, on the afternoon Of Mo-
vember 9Th, talking to Charles White
and Rafaello Scripto, when PeraZze
came along and without saying word
to him drew razor across his throat.
Pansello did not know what had hap
pened until he felt sharp, singing
sensation about his neck and saw the
blood trickling down over his trousers.
He then exclaimed "My God, he has
killed me-" Perazzo ran after commit
ting the deed. Pansello testified that he
and the assailaut had some difficulty in
regard to some underclothing, and it
was owing to this that the assault &C.
Cured.
Charles White, an Italian, testified
that he was present when the cutting
occurred. He said that Perazzo asked
Pansello for some tobacco and the latter
replied that he had none. Perazzo re-
marked that il was very strange he was
smoking pipe and could not give him
some of the weed. Pansello replied by
saying he would thrash Perazzo if the
latter did not go away. Perazzo with
drew but returned in few minutes with
a razor and slashed Pansello across the
throat.
Judge Ball stated that he did not care
to hear any more testimony at the pre-
liminarv hearing and held Perazzo in
81 900 bail for the upper court.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-11-23
Jnsr 4 HAnML rss oRANK.
A Pistol is the ola Mans Hobby ant
When he Secured tho Weapon HI
Went Away Happy.

A Pistol is the old Mans Hobby and
When he Secured tho Weapon He
Went Away Happy.
A queer, quaint-looking old man Of very
small stature came into municipal court
on Saturday, just rs Crier Heal was adj
journing court for the day, and ambled up
TO the railing in front Of the Judge bench.
GOOD morning, Judge Ball. said the
funny-looking little man as the former
was ascending. the steps leading to the
court bench. The judge cast hasty glance
at the stranger, which caused the latter to
remark 'Oh, | am not going to do any
harm: wouldn't hurt living soul; Just
came in to get my pistol. The police took
it away from me and l want it. 1t is
mime"
Then every one recognized the old man
as the fellow accustomed to come TO the
police station during Mayor Willey's adj
ministration. His hobby is a pistol. His
home is at the allnshouso. For some
reason he got it into his head year or so
ago that the police had taken a pistol from
him, and since that time he has been
coming regularly to the city hall to pro-
cure the weapon. His name is Samuel
Winch. He says he was born on the 9th
of November, 1919, and is now nearing his
10Th milestone on the highway of life. He
is of very small stature, is little stopped
shouldered and wears II short shaggy
beard. He wears funny little hat on top
Of his head and pair of spectacles astride
his nose. There Is strange cast in his
small blue eyes, giving him the appear
ance of harmless creature who would be
classed among the army of cranks. There
Is limp IN his walk, and bis lettering
footsteps are steadied by small walking
stick.
For some reason the old man became
more communicative than usual Saturday
morning, and page from his iife's history
was CLEANED. He stated that he was
formerly.in business i'll this county, but
business reverses caused his downfall and
financial ruin. His property all drifted
away and he emerged from the disaster u
total wreck in mind, body and pocket. He
went to the almshouse to live a few years
ago and has now resolved to end his earthly
career within those charitable walls. He
says he has passed through life's viscissi-
tudes and is now nearing the goal he longs
to reach. Eternity, he says, is not far off,
and he cares not how soon his worldly
cares are over. He was born in Pcncader
hundred.
Judge Ball told the police to hunt the
old man harmless pistol, and when an
officer handed him an old weapon that had
done service about the time of the civil
war, and was now without hammer or
trigger, the quaint little man thanked the
Judge and Went away rejoicing