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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1893-02-14
RESOLUTIONS OF THE HARNETT
CO. ALLIANCE.

Mr.. EDITOR:-At the January meet
ing of the Harnett County Farmers
Alliance, held at HectOr's Creek Acad-
emy, the following resolutions were
passed as an expression of the senti-
ments Of the body on the matters con-
tanned therein:
ResOlUed, That the dastardly attacks
IF the partisan press upon our distin-
gulshed and worthy brother, Marion
Butler, before and since the election,
are hereby condemned by the Farmers
Alliance Of Harnett county as un-
worthy the attention of any man who
calls himself an agrlculturlst.
2. That the attacks, we believe, were
made upon brother Butler for the sole
reason that he does not believe in the
political doctrine of some parties who
nave engaged III the shameful practice
of deceivtng the labOrers and farmers
for more than twenty years in order
that they may more easily rifle their
pockets unnOblCed.
3 That we are in the closest sym
paGhy with brother Butler in his noble
efforts to free the masses from the
chains of slavery fastened upon them
by these same willy and insidiOus class
of fellows.
4 That we consider the said attacks
made equally upon us as an Organtza-
tion, DuG applied to brother Butler and
other individuals of our Order because
their authors we're too cowardly to ar
ray themselves against the masses,
thinking the people were fools enough
to be led away from the real issues by
such silly twaddle.
That we are to-day as closely allied
with the demands of reform of the Al,
lance as ever and hereby ask the toll
ing masses every ywhere 20 continue the
baUtle more ardently until some politi-
cal party brings the needed relief.
s. That instead of asking brother
Butler to resign his faithful and Gov
eted trust, we do hereby with glad
hearts endorse the acti )n Of the State
Alliance in all it's actions of re elections
at the lass meeting, and the National
Alliance and Industrial Union most
especially in the election of brother
Butler as President of the former and
Vice President of the latter.
z. That a copy of these resolutions
be sent to The PROGRESSIVE FARMER
and Clinton Caucasian for publication.
z. T. KIvHTTR, Pres.
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ANOTHER CALAMITY HowLER.

Bll! Arp has done as much as any
man IN the South to keep alive section
alism and make our people narrow
minded In his old age he isn't much
better, but he begins to see things as
they are. He is about ready to ask
Where are we at?' In recent let
ter, after -reciting soma Of his troubles.
he says:
Il went down to Atlanta the other
day 70 borrow 5000 to bridge over the
impecunious chasm and pay these
taxes and few Of these darn little Just
debts that | owe, and one bank said
they were moving the cotton and it
took all their money, and another bank
said they only discounted local paper
for their GepositOrs, and then went
to Captain Lowry at the Tallyho bank
and he greeted me with smiles as he al
ways does, but said that money was
mighty close that day, but if I would
come back the last of next week he
would see what he could do, haven i
oeen back, for [ am sick and thought
that the captain would send it up to
me by express, but be hasen't. If a
man deposits with an Atlanta bank, he
can borrow some OF it back occasion
ally with a good endOrser- George
Adair told mo. The fact is I suspect
those banks haven't got any money to
speak Of except the deposits, and the
States money and the city money and
they are always q1IarreLing about who
snail handle it. They harvested most-
ly On Steve Ryan's money, and when
q man breaks they hustle round with
alacrity to get a receiver who Will help
out their deposits. But it is all nothing
to roe 50 long as am playing Lazarus
and the dogs are licking my sores"
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CLASS LEGISLATION.

Mr.. EDITOR:-FOr a number of years
the industrial people Of the United
States have been complaining of class
legislation. In North Carolina it has
been the voice of the Alliance for years,
and at the last general election over
~, 900, most of them Alliancemen, re-
corded their. votes politically against
it, and thousands more Of Alliancemen
and others meant the same, who as
sisted in electing the present legisla-
ture. Yet what do we see? This Leg
islature bringing in bill after bill pro-
posing in some shape to legislate for a
class IN the very thing which is crush
ing the people. They propose to estab-
lish State banks That is, they pro
pose TO IncOrp Drate an institution com
posed of individuals who are to have
the privilege Of banking upon the in
debtedness of the S 5ate as represented
by bonds owed by the people, These
bonds Gnterest say four per cent, to be
paid by the people to these bankers) are
to constitute a basis for the issue OF notes
called money, to be loaned to the peO-
pie by these bankers at say SIX per
cent. interest, paid to the bankers,
which added to the four per cent from
their bonds makes their interest IN
this piece of legislation about ten per
cent. clear profit.
Now we must remember that this
scheme, if it becomes a law, is boil
stored up by all the previous legislation
in regard to collection Of debts, deeds
of trust, securities and mortgages that
are in the State Code. In this scheme
the people are made to take care of the
profits linterest) to the banking class,
but who is to take care of the indus,
trial people, and see that their interest
is paidG These legislators seem to say
to US, "by this banking system you
are furnished money at a reasonable
ner cent that YOU stand so much in
need of" We answer, that is, we
furnish the property which constitutes
the basis for this money to the bank
ers. and are made to pay them four
per cent. for using it, and also to pay
them six to eight per cent, quarterly,
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RAILROAD TAXATION.
TULL's. n. G.


Mr. EDITOR:-I see in the North Car
Gilman, of your city, in issue of the
205n OF January, an article on the Viii
risl1: = 12d Waljon Railroad OF Tax
aljOa-abou5 the General Assembly
not taking any action yet, and then
goes on to say that to blot out the back
taxes would be 70 ROB from the hum
BILE poor. It surprised me when f. : :
began to read it, bu5 before he SCI
through he let himself out in favor q
railroads and against the humble poor
He vas in such great sy mpathy in the
start. He says of course the Legisla
ture will consider this proposition care
fully, and doubtless declare its purpose
to collect taxes. Since the road has
earned dividend equal TO eight per
cent-let that be for three or twenty
yeaTs-wEat is the matter with that
humble poor he started out with, when
there is nO5 one person in ten that
clears one per cent Yet we have to
pay our taxes, IT have the last thing
sold from US. But that is the way
with all the plutOcratic papers. When
they begin an editorial you would
think they are favorable to the ma ees,
but before they close they show the
cloven foot.
?. II. FLORA.
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MOORE COUNTY ALLIANCE.

Mr. EDITOR:-Allow me a brief space
IN your valuable paper to make few
remarks upon Moore County Alliance,
held at Viilanow, n c., of which had
the privilege Of being elected as one of
the delegates to attend, with three
others. After a long but pleasant ride
of about five hours we arrived at the
house of Bro l. A. McLoud. as
only by correspondence, and was
met with the welcome hand of friend
ship. We became the guests Of that
hOspitable family, and words cannot
express our gratitude for the cOrdiality
that was given US by each and every
one of che family. The following morn
ing we repaired to Vlllanow church,
the place of meeting After a session
of three hours of business of perfect
harmony and excellent singing by the
brothers and sisters of that Sub ALI
ance, under the management of Bro
Tyson, one hour was allotted for din
ner, which was provided by the sisters
Of the Alliance. and reflected great
credit to them for the display OF the
things of this life; and to spare such
sOclable gathering is not often found
with such unity. Strength will follow
TO accomplish victory.
After two hours of business and
vocal music, the meeting broke up, we
returning to the home of our host and
hostess, and passing a very pleasant
evening with the family, we retired
for the night. The next M )rning we
left for our respective homes all fee ing
better for the very enjoyable time we
had bad. +. DIXON,
Sec'y Pine Knot Alliance, No. 2,243,
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more for the use of anv money uo
want to use" Ahem! If this iS not
class legislation for the benefit of tbooo
who go into this banking scheme. then
what is9 Verify, we had better 90
back to the ancient practice Of barter,
ing products for products, than to sub
init TO these schemes of legal robbery
winch are granted to US under the
gulse OF more money" for the people.
16 Is the National Banking system up
se5" 70 suit the situation, and for the
OenehC OF North Carolina usurers espe-
claily. Could our Legislature not send
committee over to the Bank of Eng
lano (the mother harlot of the whole
ouslnesS) and negotiate for the loca-
tlon IN our State Of a branch of that
imperial concern, which is causing
more misery to-day on the earth than
the spanish lnquleitiOn ever did. This
which they propose is an institution of
similar character and effects.
Since the industrial class have to
furnish the basis for the proposed
money, why cannot they have il issued
direct to them on loans at one Der
cent interest? There certainly can be
no honest excuse for legislating into
that enviable position in ''class" to col
lect six or eight per cent interest from
the borrowers and yet this seems the
very thing they are determined to do.
Where are ''ye honest farmers" now9
Noble titlers Of the soil Independ-
ent yeOmanryq' eve will take care
of your interest" they sung to us when
they were asking US to send them to
Raleigh! Brethren, keep your eyes on
them; They will bear watching"
SAM ARCHER.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1893-02-14
EDITORIAL SUGGESTIONS.

When the weather gets dry enough
to find the ground in suitable condition,
oats should be sown. No doubt many
will wait until it is too late to make a
good crop.
Farmers should write for papers ike
The PROGRESSIVE FARMER and give
their experience, whether successful or
unsuccessful, with the various crops.
tt would be interesting and of great
value
In the past few days eggs have
brought so cents per dozen in Raleigh.
This suggests a chance to coin money
in the poultry business. Certainly it
would pay better than cotton. Let
some wideawake person try it.
Let every farmer make up his mind
shat We need and must have a good
antiOpgioa law passed. The bill has
passed both houses, but comes from
the Senate with amendments and fill
clustering may be resorted to for the
purpose of keeping the amendments
from being accepted,
Every intelligent farmer should de-
eide for once that the all-coGton or all
tobacco system must go and bereplaced
by the home supply system We need
a great deal Of reform, but this is one
IN which the farmer must reform him
self. Dis :uss this in your Alliances and
with your neighbors.
The farmer who purchases fne bre ds
Of hogs, sheep cattle or horses seldom
gets left. There is a growing demand
for blooded stock, even in the Old
North State. Fast horses are never at
discount. If they fail to make extra
u ones, they make number one work
finals. But of course, in buying
eboded stock you must deal only with
eliable dealers.
The "fresh" young housewife who
sked her grocer for "Irish potatoes {"
eause some gentlemen from Ireland
re going to dine with her, was not
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1893-02-14
PLENTY OF GAME IN NASH.

Bro George S. Murray, Secretary of
Free Union Alliance, No 379, Nash
county writes as that Mr.. z. Y. Strlck
land killed deer in that vicinity a
few days ago. Mr.. j. w. Murray
killed a wild goose on the 22d Of Jan
uary. Messrs. w. and G. S. Murry
each brought down O. wild turkey re-
Gently Mr.. D. A. Morgan killed a
bald eagle which measured eight feet
from tip to tip. He also states that
MIR. j. 81. Murray cut his foot very
badly with an axe recently. Bro.
Murray has our thanks for sending us
such a newsy letter.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1893-02-14
ALLIANCE MEETINGS.

MR. EDITOR: Sandy Creek Alliance,
No 253, Vance county, N. O., will meet
at their usual place Of meeting on Sat
urday, February 25ch, 1898, at II O'Clock
noon. Members of the Alliance are in
vited. On the same day, and at the
same place, (Fuller's School House)
there will be a public meeting at
o'clock p, m. Everybody cordially
invited to attend and hear Alliance
principles discussed. County Lecturer,
Hon. T. A Epps, and other goodspeak
ers are expected to be present.
M B. PRINCE, Sec'y.
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far wrong when she said, Ct would
just as soon have United States potatoes
myself" The United States potatoes
are fully as good as the Irish, and that
reminds us that planting time will soon
be here. Don't fail to plant plenty of
potatoes for family use, aid few for
sale would not be amiss.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1893-02-14
HASH AND REHAsH.

One thousand persons possess one
half the wealth of England.
The latest novelty is a derby hat
which contains cigar rack.
The annual increase of population IN
the United States is about 1, 0O0, 600
For a wager, Sam Lawrence, OF
Jonesboro, Tenn, drank six beer
glasses of whiskey. He soon after fell
in fit, and died.
An Ogdensburg On. - clergyman
is delivering a series Of ten sermons en-
titled ''Ten Roads to Perdition from Og-
densburg."
New postoffces to the number of
4.1O5, have been established IN the
United states during the past year.
This country now has 67,119 post
offices.
Do you owe this paper anything9 If
you do send at once. We have waited
l.
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other class dependent on them will go
down with them. The farmers are like
mighty beast to carry burdens on
which others ride, but when they go
down there will be nothing to ride and
all Will have to take it afOot.
A large class in the cities are on foot; {;
witness the evicting of twenty thou
sand tenants in the city of New York
IN one year.
THE REMEDY FOR AGRICULTURAL DEPRES
StONS.
The remedy for existing depressions
is for the farmers to place themselves
where they can fix living price on
their produce United they can do
this. The price will be fixed by the
creditor class of the world and the
speculatOrs. The farmers are in debt,
and If they were to co operate they
cannot hold like other classes and get
a paying price. AS the farmers cannot
as a class cooperate and fix living
price, there is but one way by which
they can place themselves where they
can control the price of labor and that
is through national CO operation. There
has been but one plan originated by
which this can be accomplished and
tlt.t is through the Sub-Treasury.
1. Establish Sub Treasures at cen
trail distributing points.
2 Let the farmers co operate and fix
a paying price on their produce, as
other classes do.
3. Put a prohibition tariff on all the
farm products that run III compGti
tiOn with that On the farm
4. Return to the farmers Of the
II. - - ~ e
the home market and when foreigners
have exhausted their supply they will
have to pay the price fix~d by the
farmers at the Sub Treasures. When
the farmers can control the price Of the
principal products Of the farm they
can control the minor products with
oug the SUP Treasury.
THE NECESSITY OLA APROHIBITIvE TARIFF.
Ii the cotton planters say our cotton
is worth IA and Is cents pound, the
creditor class at Liverpool would say
the price s cents pound and that
would fix the price all over the wOrli,
and India and Egypt would ship their
cotton into the United States and sell
at "a slight advance over the Liverpool
price and the farmers would nave to
sell at that price. In IS days Europe
would exhaust the supplies of Egypt
and India and they would be compelled
to pay the Sub Treasury price. This
would be true of ever thing else ex-
ported. Far noerS see to it that you are
placed where you can fix your price
ami ':ee yourselves from ruinoas com
,a,.. = w'E'' ,,7,unor ~iaSsaE "f - -
world. Stop competing in the raising
of cotton with labor that works for 4
to cents a day. Tn, Sub Treasury
prices would be fixed and speculation
In the farmers produce would be a5 an
end.
THE TARIFF.
The tariff must be adjusted so as to
secure to American capital and labor
the exclusive cOnsrol Of the home mar
ket for al that we can produce on the
farm, in the mine or factory in suffi-
cient quantity to do the nation. Let
the farmers and laborers speedily place
themselves where they can control the
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1893-02-14
THE TARIFF.

The tariff must be adjusted so es to
secure to American capital and labor
the exclusive cOnsrol of the home mar
ket for al that we can produce on the
farm, in the mine or factory in suff
cient quantity to do the nation. Let
the farmers and laborers speedily place
themselves where they can control the
price of their labor. In this way the
money devil of the world can be headed
off JAMES MURDOCH
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<..s,r8 CAROLINA FARMERS STATE ALrI-
ANCE.
t'resident-Marion Butler, Clinton,
=. C..
Vice-Prosident-T. B. Long, Ashe-
lille, n. G.
Secretary -Treasurer-W, 3. Barnes,
Lecturer-C. W. Thompson, Rich
lands. ~ G.
Chaplain-Rev. Jno Ammons, Madi-
son Co., n. Q.
Door-Keeper-R A. Henry, Ellijay,
NC.
Assistant Door-Keepor-H. E. King,
Sergeant at Arms-J. s. Holt, Chalk
l.evel, II. G.
State Business Agent-W. Fl. Worth,
-.aleigh, n. {.
Trustee Business Agency Fund-W.
e Graham, Machpelah, N. Z.
REEJUTIgE COMMITTEE OF THE NORTH
CAROLINA FARMERS STATE ALLIANCE.
!. 3. Alexander, Charlotte, N. c.,
chairman; J. NJ MewbOrne, Kinston,
II. CD. S. Johnston, Ruffin, n. G.
TATE ALLIANCE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE.
Elias Carr, A. Leazer, n. NJ. Cul-
oreth, M G. Gregory, VIM. @. Connen.
zrATE ALLdANOEL ELEGIsLATIvECO COMMITTEE.
RI. Powell, Raleigh, N. c.; N. @.
English, Trinity College: J. j. Young,
ool6nta; Fl. A. Forney, Newton, n. Z.
North Carolina Reform Press Association.
Cf5cers-J. L. Ramsey, President !;
AaTiO7a B2ItLer, Vice President; W. ).
Barnes, Secretary,
PAPERS.
progressive Farmer, State Organ, Raleigh, y. g
CauCa,isn Clinton, n. q.
WercTrv Hickory, n. Q.
Rattler Whitakers, y. G.
Agricultural Bee, C40ldsbor0, y. =.
Carolina Dispatch, HertfOrd, y Z.
Our Home, Beaver Dam, y. =.
Euck Of the GbOUe-2aD1ed papers ore
requested to keep the List standing on
he first page and odd others, provided
aaeg are d1tly elected. A7gy paper fail
ing to GdU0cate the OcalG platform 1UGI
be dropped from the list promptly. Oatr
people can 11O1U see rUh0t papers are
0S&6Ejsa8d ip their interest.
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would procure card and return to the gal
lery. He said that he had been sltUing IN
the gallery all day, and. having observed
Senator Sherman reading newspaper ana
a man in the press gallery doing the same
thing, he had supposed that he also had a
right to read, but had no sooner opened
newspaper than an official ordered him TO
stop il, which he resented. II was soon
after this occurrence that the Vice President
had threatened to clear the galleries. he
said he had not Joined in the applause, put
that he thought the people who paid for the
show had right TO enjoy Ii and express
their sentiments as they saw fit. He fur-
ther declared that he had recently Travelled
extensively through the country, ana was
satisfied that the people a whole were de-
termined that the Sherman law should be
repealed, and that the protest which he had
made from the gallery was only, the begin
ming of the demonstration which would De
made against the Senate If the law was not
speedily disposed of. The man appeared 10
be entirely sane, though Of radical views
and possibly OF hasty temper. He seemed
anxious not to be regarded as crank sald
he was not seeking notoriety, refused 10
give his name state his occupation or name
his place of residence, except TO say that ne
at present lives in the State of Pennsyl-
yania- He wore the watch charm or q
ty-second-degree Mason.
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Stewards Horse Won.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
BALTIMORE, Oct. 19.-The last day Of
the breeders meeting was well attended
and the races full OF interest. The four
year-old stake furnished the contest of the
day, and Its decision called for five heats
each OF which was fought out to the last
stride. Senator Stewart, Of Nevada, showed
up fine three-year-old in Bion, which won
his race hands down in straight heats. Re-
suits:
2:3o pace-All Ny Own won; Maud Nor
rell second. Best time, 2:25.
Futurity stake for 1890 foals-Pigmarole
won; Harry second. Best time, 2:25
2:4O class-Princess Orloff, Walkover
Time, 2:S5.
Four-year-old stake-Belle Truxton won;
Marvellous second. Best time, 2:291a.
Three-year-old stakd Bion won; Josie
second, Happy George third. Best time,
2:3l3,