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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1895-08-13
DEMANDS ADOPTED

Finance-We demand a national
currency, safe, sound and flexible,
issued by the government only, a full
legal tender for all debts, public OF
private, and that without the use o.
banking corporations; a just, equitable
and efficient means of distributing
direct to the people at a tax not to er
coed 2 per cent. as set forth by tie
Sub-Treasury plan or some better sys
tenn; also, by payments in discharged
it's obligations and for public improve
ments.
o.. We demand the freeand unlimited
coinage of silver and gold at the legal
ratio of 16 to /.
b. We demand that the amount Of
the circulating medium be increased To
at least $50 per capita exclusive OF legal
reserves.
c. We demand a graduated incOme
tax.
d. That our national legislation shall
be so framed in the future as not TO
build up one industry at the expense@
another.
&. We believe that the money Of the
country should be kept as much O.
possible In the hands of the people and
hence we demand that all national and
State revenue shall be limited to the
necessary expenses of the government
economically and honestly admins
tered.
+. We demand that postal saving
banks be established by the govern
ment for the safe deposit Of the earn
ngs OF the people and to facilitate e.
changes.
Land-The land, including all the
natural resources of wealth, l5 ts
heritage of all the people and shoul0
hot be monopOlized for speculatiVepUt,
poses and alien ownership Of lana
should be prohibited. All lands nov
held by railroads and other cOrpoGo
lions IN excess of their actual neeGs
and lands now owned by aliens, shou.
now be reclaimed by the government
and sold for actual settlers only.
Observation-Disclosures "
ing a>means of exchange and & puDp
necessity, the government should OWL
and operate just enough Of the COL
peting railroad lines of the country " y
etectually give the Government lun
control of the regulation Of passeng"
fares and freight rates.
q. The telegraph and telephone Ia
the postOfice system, being a neces8"!
for the transmission Of Intelligent
should be owned and operated Oy LG
government in the interest OF the p"
pie.
ELECTION OF UNITED STATES sENIAIo~
We demand the election of C9ltto
Senators by a direct vote Oh 4 !;
people. That each State shall Dc oI
into two districts OF nearly eq1toorr
population, and that q SenSo sct
from each shall be elected by q oH"
vote of the people of the district
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1895-08-13

sit is no libel on the characteristics
and tendencies Of the present or any
other age to say the rich ARC growing
richer and the poor poorer, for such is
the natural result of financial gravita-
ton. Just as easily and naturally as
SNOWFALL gathers size by rolling down
hill does money gather wealth by
steadily descending the gentle declivity
of time"
One thing is certain, banks of issue
can never live in harmony with the
institutions of free government. They
are mortal foes from organic principle,
and If one lives the other must die. The
national banks have conspired against
the prosperity of the people, threaten
ed bankruptcy to the nation every time
an effort was made to curb their pow
ers, and opposed every reform of every
kind proposed by the people for the
past twenty five years, from co-Opera-
ton to the most minor reform on the
calendar of public questions. They are
the natural allies of the gold power, the
silent force behind the bond frauds
and the protector of every other form
of private monopoly. They are comets
shot from the throne of monarchy, and
their history is the history of death and
desolation. There is but one way to
meet this monster of d~epravity, and
that is to refuse its worthless trash and
demand honest dollars for honest ser
vice. LIT the reform forces of
every kind and in every part Of the
nation meet and prepare to throw off
the yoke of this bank oligarchy on Sep
TENDER 2 The way to succeed is to
engage the enemy and fight for c
Let me hear from the old guard and
the new recruits. Organize to boycott
the national banks, and we will whip
them out of their boots if it takes all
winter. j. r SOVEREIGN,
General Master Workman.
"a B st N. w, Washington, D. @.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1895-08-13

Many of the beet seed grow double
and two plants will come where ona
would be better. This makes work IN
thinning, but it is not all loss for tbe
small beets make excellent greens
They can be used for greens until the
be9ts are larger than a finger, and the
beet at this early stage is more tender
and has a better flavor than it has a.
it grows older. There can hardly be
too many of these beet trimmings, a.
the spring pigs will eat them greedy
without cooking. They are one of the
best feeds for sOws that are sucking
pigs, ana the young pigs will soon learn
to eat them as they are fed to their
dam.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1895-08-13
NASH COUNTY MEETING.

Correspondence of the Progressive Farmer.
NASHVILLE, N. G.
The Nash County Farmers Alliance
held their last regular meeting in Nash
vile, on the 18th ultimo. A good ma
jority of the Subs were represented,
and we had a very good meeting.
The annual election of officers was
held and resulted as follows: ". A.
Moore, President; M. N. Bissett, Vice
President; @. II Baines, Secretary and
Treasurer; Rev. L A. Lloyd, Lecturer;
N. Collins, Steward; Rev. Thomas 81.
Matthews, Chaplain; s. s. Sykes, Door
keeper; M. W. Collins, Assistant Door
keeper; G. M. D. Langley, Sergeant,at
Arms; V. B Carter, P. A. May and
Gideon Coggin, Executive Committee.
w. A. Moore was elected delegate to
the State Alliance. All the officers
elected were installed in the afternoon
session, and after some good speeches
the Alliance adjourned.
The next regular meeting will be held
at Elm Grove Baptist church.
Brethren, have you ever thought of
what a vast difference there is in our
meetings of late to what they formerly
werc2 If so, / am sure you have found
many things to interest and amuse
you.
I have been attending our county
meetings pretty regularly ever since its
organization eve years ago the 9Th
day of last April, and I see a marked
difference. Now, some who oppose us
are ready to squat out and say, Yes,
we told you so; you Alliance folks
went into politics and ruined overy-
thing" Well, we know there has been
some changing and remodeling, caus
ed, no doubt, in part through the infu
ence of the Alliance, and we hope 9th
ers will be in the near future. But the
Alliance is here to stay. Ruined! Dis
bandedI Bless your sweet soul, I hon.
estly believe the Alliance is nearer a
unit and more united and determined
in actions than at any former period.
OF course, we are decreased in numbers,
that is true, and one reason why is be-
cause we were not more careful IN tax
ing in members in the beginning; but
that could hardly be avoided. They
we're simply after the 'loaves and
fshes"-wolves in sleeps clothing.
But, says one, what r the changes9
Listen good and I will tell you. We
miss something, don't we9 Whew!
what a something it wasI Where are
some of our leaders, Those original,
non parts IN, Democratic Alliancemen
that used to be 81 anxious about the
poor d~owntroddeu farmer and laborer,
used to make such patriotic speeches,
etc., that ones hair would nearly rise
on ones head, telling US how we ought
to stand together, work together and
vote together. This was mighty good
and worked like a charm till they, or
a part of them, succeeded in riding into
Office through the Influence of the Ali
ance; then, as its (aheir) mission was
accomplished, they had no further use
for the Alliance. The unsuccessful
them, poor fellows, got weary
and heartbroken and tainted by the
wayside. Yes, as I have already said,
we are decreased in mum Der, but much
purified and stronghold in principle.
Truth is mighty and will prevail at
last. Fraternally yours,
H Fl RATNrs ScoFv
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Swepsonville, N. @.
FOR THE sUB-TRRAsURv

Correspondence of the Progressive Farmer
HoBGooD, NC.
1 want to say a few words in Tp,
PROGRESSIVE FARMER, as l am an Ar
ance man and working for the Alliance
cause. Brothers, let US work for tbs
Sub-Treasury plan. Liverpool has set
the price of our produce long enopob
Our government can set the price If
our produce. Brothers, let US work.,
our country. If we do not work 7 a W
nothing but slavery for us.
J. DERRUTr
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1895-08-13

To THE EDIToR-Please inform yourread.
ers that I have a positive remedy for the
above named disease. By it's timely us
thousands of hopeless cases have been pg.
manently cured. I shall be glad to send
two bottles of myremedy free to any of your
readers who have consumption if they will
send me their express and post Office address.
T.A.Slocum, NC, 1873 Pearl St., New York
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1895-09-06
Personal MENTION.

Mr. C.. l.. Campbell, of Clarence,
gave us call Saturday.
Miss Edwina Suddath left Saturday
morning for Grand Coteau, to attend
the Convent ut that place.
We are glad to note that Miss Jessie
Gamble is recovering from her recent
illness.
Mr.. John McKenna is Oh the sick list
from fever
Mr.. Henry f. Walker. of GAINESVILLE,
representing Lewis & Kidd, OF Ruston,
was caller on Saturday.
Mr.. Il. Ii. Hamilton. ono of the best
known Populist' of Red River parish,
is visitor to our city. Mr. Hamilton
soiourn among US.
Mr. NJ. F. Brown, one of orr most
progressive farmers came in for few
moments on Saturday.
That sterling farmer Mr.. Alex. Ne
Kay, dropped in Saturday to inform us
that he had sold new bale OF cotton.
Messrs Williams. Weaver IL O'Qninu
were the purchasers for seven and a
half cents. Mr.. McKay's was the first
bale brought to Natchitoches, La.
Mrs. p. T.. Greneaux has moved from
the old homestead Just across the river,
to the city. She will reside on st. Den
is street.
Mr.. j. w Jones was pleasant caller
during the week.
Mr.. \ II. Lecompte and family have
msved to Natchitoches. Mr.. Lecompte
having secured position at the Oil mill.
Miss Edna Ezcrnack returned home
from Little river, where she had been
teaching. suffering from fever.
Messrs. James Genius and Jules J.
Bossier, of Campti, were visitors on
Sunday.
Messrs. Julius Aaron, Simcoe and
Pat Walmsley, are spending a few days
on Saline.
Mr. |. 2. Scarborough was a pleas
ant caller Tuesday.
Mr.. Brian Morse. now OF Red River
parish. is in town shaking hands with
his friends.
Mr. Ben Waggoner, of ward Q, was
visitor to Our city on Tuesday.
We were pleased to meet Mr.. NJ. f.
Barberouse on our streets Tuesday.
Mr. b. C. Rachal is seriously i'll at his
residence on Second Street.
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1895-09-06
POpu;ist Warning.

We understand that in some see
tons Of this parish Populists are
being induced to join the Democrat
&c Silver Leagues by telling them
that Ii. L. Brian, Jno. w. Brown,
and other leading Populists had
done so.
Such a representation rs false,
and if any Populists have been de-
ceived by it, they are in no way
bound by it.
III. l.. Brian, Jno. W. Brown
and other Populists Joined the Bi-
metallic League of Louisiana,
which has twice declared that it is
non-partisan, and that It's mission
was that of apolitical educator and
not a political factor. We have
not and will not join any Democrat
&c Silver League, and would advise
Populists to get out and stay out
of such organizations.
We are in a position to do those
Democrats who thus misrepresent
us more harm than the misrepre-
sentation will do them good, and
as we have no quarrel with them
we advise them to desist.
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Notice to Taxpayers.

All taxpayers OF the parish of Match
it itoches are hereby respectfully not notified
now ID my hands for collection, and
that the taxes due by those who own
only movable property, will become de-
linquent on the LIST day of October, 1885,
and the taxes due by those who own
inumovable property must be paid on
or before the 31st day of December,
1895, as the same after that date will be-
come delinquent, and if not paid by
said dates, will proceed to collect same
as the law directs.
e. L. TRIOHEL,
Sheriff, & Elk. Oficio Tax Collector.
Sept. 6, It.
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1895-09-06
Base Ball.

aSs>Ns AfShafs-
On Sunday afternoon we walked
up to the ball grounds expecting to
see a quiet, orderly game between
the Schemers and L. p. BIS, but
we were previously disappointed.
We witnessed a game renowned for
the noise, yelling and guying of
both players and spectators. We
must say that the u. p. BIS. sur
passed all previous records for
noisy demonstrations, trying tried
the same tactics on their opponents
that they did on Bermuda, and we
are heartily glad that their noisy
remarks produced but little I'M
preston on the Schemers, who
steadily played ball to win, teach
ing the Kids in the meanwhile that
their yelling and that of their
friends would never win.
When last week we offered to
back the Kids to the extent of a
last years straw hat, we did not
anticipate any such Comanche de-
monstrations, otherwise our wager
would not have been made. If
the L. p. BIS. promise to keep qui-
ct, play ball, and quit trying to
guy their opponents, they may get
up another game.
We spare the Kids on the score,
simply saying that the game was
against them by good many runs.
A few more such games and their
reputation as ball players Will be
disgraceS.
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1895-09-06
Gun Club

Gun Club
The Robeline and Natchitoches
Gun Clubs meet at RObeline on
Thursday, September 10Th, to shoot
off tie. From what we can learn
this affair promises to eclipse any
thing previously held. Refresh
ments of all kinds will be served
on the grounds free of charge.
This assures large crowd. A
special train will leave Natchito-
ches in the morning. returning that
evening. The round trip costing
the moderate sum Of one dollar and
forty cents.
Our sister city deserves to be
congratulated on the number and
character of the entertainments
lately given, and other enterprising
towns should follow the example.
Quite a crowd, including spects-
tors and participants, Will leave
from here to attend.
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1895-09-06
Normal School

The Normal addition is almost
completed. After the stairway is
altered and the necessary desks and
black-boards put in, it will be ready
for the opening of that institution.
A large attendance is expected, and
all able to afford the expense should
take advantage of the inducements
offered by our Norman School.
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1895-09-06
Lodges.

Phonix Lodge NJ. 20. A. 7. & \. NJ
J. W Jones, W. NJ: !. T.. Rrcha. Sec'ty.
Meets first and third Wednesdays, at Z
7. ~.
Castle Hall No. 80. KNIGHTS Of Pvthias
j. +. Rreda, G. g.; Adolph I'flerisson,
x. of r. s. Meets second and fourth
Thursdays. at 3 y. m.
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The Populist picnic and public
speaking at Robeline, on Wednes-
day, August 25th, was a grand
success. At least five hundred
citizens of this and other parishes
were present. Addresses were de-
livered by Hon. j. M. Perdue, of
Texas, and G.. w. Bruce, of Rap
ides. The audience was highly en-
tertained and edited thereby, as
we are satisfied that the speeches
were interesting.
The refreshment stands yielded
sufficient revenue to defray all ex-
penses of the meeting. Those
present will be amused at the eff
forts of the Enterprise to belittle
the meeting by saying that only a
hundred and fifty persons were
present. The many Populists of
Robeline and vicinity deserve cred
it for making the meeting sue
cess, and other sections should
profit by the:r good example.
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1895-09-06

Mr.. Samuel Parson, an aged
and respected resident of this city
died on Friday evening. Mr.. Par
son was indeed an old settler, hav-
ing been a resident of Natchito-
ches for seventy years. During
the eighty-fivc years of existence
he, like all of us, had trials and
reverses. When the golden hand
of plenty lavished her gifts upon
him, his charities were numerous,
ever having a ready hand to aid
the poor and distressed.
When the war with Mexico was
announced, be was one of the first
to respond to the call, and after
all was over be returned to his
adopted home, Natchltoches.
Deceased was at one time a
prominent citizen, having been
sheriff of this parish for number
of years, and was respected and
esteemed by all who knew him.
As the funeral bell announces that
the last sad tributes are being paid,
we echo in our hearts-Peace to his
ashes.
Johnstown Penn, papers please
notice,
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1895-09-06
Gold Standard Prices.

Just as cheap to die as it is to
live.
CUFFINS from $500 up.
HEARSE $500. !.
All grades the best grades.
Trimmed in any style.
Nc. X. HOUSTON,
Undertaken.
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1895-09-06
NOTICE.

Every Populist in ward three is
invited to attend the club meeting
at Grapes Bluff on Saturday,
September 14th, at 2 p. IN. Com
misioners will be appointed and
business of Importance transacted.
Mr.. Brian and other orators will
participate.
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1895-09-06
HENRYvILLE, La,

September Bird, 1895.
Editors Populist !:
As Henryville is..booming, will
drop you few dots from here.
Mr.. Henry RACIAL, of Proven
cal, will open store with Mr..
Will Cockfeld as manager, and
will treat all his Democratic friends
on opening day; if he treated bis
Populist friends he would 90 broke,
as they are too numerous.
Some good Populist should see
friend Jno. H. Henry, as he is dis
gusted with the present admins
tration, and would make as good a
''Pop" as be is a merchant.
Ex-DERRYTE.
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1895-09-06
ATTENTION.

The Populist Club of Ward One
will meet on Saturday, September
Nth, at 2 p.. m. Business of i'm
portance. The ward committee
will meet to select commissioners.
Visitors of other wards are cordi-
ally invited.
+. j. GAMBLE,
S. ID. KEARNEY, Chairman.
Secretary.
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1895-09-06

Served Z years apprenticeship at
the trade in Liverpool, England,
and has followed it for 30 years in
Europe and America. Makes a
speciality of repairing fine and diff
ficult watches, French time-pieces,
jewelry, music boxes, etc.
j. &. CLARKE,
st. Denis Street.
Natchitocles, La.,-m19-tf.
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Fire Engine

The old Perseverance fire engine
has been thoroughly repaired by
Mr.. Charles Ii. Levy. and is a
valuable adjunct to the steam fire
engine. MIR. Levy was employed
b. the City Council to put it in
working order, and trial on
Tuesday, demonstrated that it
could still throw water enough to
put out fire.
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1895-09-06

Nearly every conservative man
admits that the Populists will car
ry this parish. Come to the polls
on the 9Th of October and help to
put out good ticket.
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1895-09-06

We are authorized to Announce Mr..
JNO. W. BROWN as candidate for
Clerk of the District Court for Natchi-
toches parish. subject to the action of
the Peoples party at its primary, TO be
held on the 9Th day of October next.
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1895-09-06
Picnic.

II
A barbecue and basket picnic is
spoken of for Sunday, Sept. Sth.
Tho Bermuda nine will cross bats
with the Schemers, and remember
ING their treatment on the formers
grounds, our boys are not to be
outdone, and accordingly will get
up a dinner in return. Every one
is requested to contribute some
thing, those contributing sharing
the nice dinner. All visiting guests
will be provided for, and the town
residents are not expected to par
ticipate unless they contribute.
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1895-09-06
NOTICE.

The Populist club at Newton
holds its regular meeting on Sat
urday, August 14th, at , p. IN.
All members are requested to be
and visitors are cordially
invited.
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1895-09-06

We are authorized to announce Mr..
JAS. w. JONES, as n candidate for
Sheriff of Natchitoches parish, subject
to the action OF the Peoples party at
its primary to be held Oil the Jth day Of
October next.
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1895-09-06
Church Services.

Services nj the Methodist church eve
rv First and Third Sunday at II a. M.
and 100 n. m. by the Pastor. II. W.
Pickev. PRAYER meeting every Wednes-
day night at 7:30 p. IN.
BAPTIST-N. +. Weaver. pastor. Reg
Mar services. second and fourth Sundays.
II M. and <. p. m: Sunday School. 10
q. m; Prayer meeting, Wednesday, 8 p.
III All invited.
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1895-09-06
FOR CLERK.

We are authorized to annornce Mr..
q. q. HATHORN MS candidate for
Clerk of the District Court of Natchito-
ehes parish, subject to rhc action of the
Peoples party at its primary. to be held
on the 5tl day of October next.
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1895-09-06

Eliza Cheatam, a colored woman
was lodged in Jail Tuesday by cons
table Cotton. She is charged with
assault and battery, having brutal
ly beaten two year old negro child
almost into jelly, breaking its
arm and otherwise injuring it. She
no doubt is insane, and should be
sent 70 the asylum.
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1895-09-06

We are authorized to announce Mr..
II. II. ROUBlEU rs a candidate for
Clerk of the district Court for Natchi-
t0ehes parish, subject to the action of
the Peoples party at its primary, to be
held o. the 9Th day of October next.
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1895-09-06
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
For SHEREF.

We are authorized 10 announce Mr..
G. J. SMITH as a candidate for Sheriff
of Natchitoches parish, subject to the
action of The Pcople's party at its primal
~ 10 be held Oh the 9Th day of October
next.
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1895-09-06

We are authorized to announce Mr..
CHAS. j.. TRICHEL ~ a candidate for
Sheriff of Natchitoches parish. subject to
the action Of the Peoples par Y ut Its
primary to be held on the 9th day of
October next.
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1895-09-06

You will miss a golden opportu-
nifty to vote unless you come out
to the October primary.
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1895-09-06
Our Streets

A little work would not come
amiss on Pavie Street. Several
holes have been made, and while d
few cart loads of earth would suf-
fee for the present, a dozen or
more would be needed for the same
work later on.
While we are about it, will state
that the drainage of the city is in
a good condition and all efforts
should be made by our street COM
missioners to keep it so.
The Louisiana populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La.) 1894-1898, 1895-09-06

While we are rot rushed is the
time to bring in your orders for
tickets. Come in time as we may
be too busy to attend to you. Pri-
ces on application.