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never.failing cure in the Kols Plant. And
now, all over Europe. physicians are endorsing
and prescribing the Kola Compound as tho
only constitutional cure for asthma. There are
seven Thousand recorded cures within three
months. Many sufferers give grateful tcsti-
mony of the curative powers of this remsrka-
BILE plant Mr.. Wilson p. Moulton, a leading
carriage manufacturer of Providence, Il. l.,
testifes that it cured him Of Asthma of %
years standing. Mr.. Alfred c. Lewis, Editor
Of the Formers Magazine of Washington, ID. C.,
and Rev. j. l.. Coombs. Of Martinsburg, West
Va. give similar testimony, the latter stating
that he bad suffered from Asthma for nearly
ffty years. and was promptly cured by the use
of the Kola plant. Many others speak in simi.
lar terms of this new botanic curative. So
sure the importers Of Kola of tho fact that
il cannot fail TO cure. that they are sending out
large trial cases free. to any sufferer who makes
the request. For the benefit of our readers
who may be afflicted. we cheerfully give the
address Of the Importing Company, who have
given this great boon to humanity. Address,
Kola Importing Company. No. l166 Broad way,
New York, and they will send you = Large
Trial Case, free. by mail, and prepaid.
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Sibylla Ashley sat at her desk and scanned
letter she had just finished. 1t was written
in fine, decided hand, on palegray paper.
In romances Sibylla had read, the composition
of such letters was attended with much
agony and littering of the floor with torn
paper. Sibylla, however, had made but one
attempt, and in precisely five minutes the
missive was completed. She read it over
once, and it seemed to suit her, for she folded
and addressed it, and then called, in her low,
musical voice, "Letty!"
A young girl appeared at the door almost
instantly. One could see at glance that
they were sisters.
"Iwant Joe, Lefty" said Sibylla, as
she pressed the envelope on her blotting-
pad.
Joe drove grandfather into town this
morning, replied the younger girl.
"Call George, then. want to send a
letter"
"George has hurt his foot and can't walk. I"
Sibylla made gesture of impatience.
There is Chrissy," said Lefty, tenta-
lively.
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write to Gen. Steele. conveying to him my per-
sonai and professional opinion that the present
opportunity is the most perfect one that will
ever offer itself TO him to clean out his enemies
in Arkansas.
Wishing you all honor and success, am,
with respect. your friend and servant.
w. 7. SHERMAN, Msjor-General.
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plants Th.t Tollov Man.

In New Zealand no less than 500 species of
plants have been introduced and acclimated
since the colonization of the islands. The
presence of these plants there is ascribed,
directly or indirectly, to the presence of
civilized man. They have followed him, and
curiously enough have driven before them
some of the plants indigenous to the soil.
Most of the invaders are small species, yet
they have prevailed over Large and vigorous
native species
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An Awful Sufferer.

III there is any disease which is awful in its
effects upon the sufferer that disease is Asthma.
suffocating. gasping for air, and sitting up,
perhaps for weeks, in an agony of despair,
weary, worn and helpless snch is the life Of
one who is afflicted with Asthma in the worst
form. An explorer on tho Congo River, in
Darkest Africa, some years ago, discovered
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A SONNET.
On memory of Capt. George r. LemonJ
BY ID. ,. EVANS, wAsHIsGroS, ID. G.


Bring forth q tablet whittier than star.
Aiabaster Parian marble rarc
And carye thereon his veucrated name.
For lac has earned and won immortal famei
So that to distant time it may appear
How true he was. how noble. how sincere;
How wept. how honored. by the friends he loved
Ennobled by himself-by all approved.
For him the grateful veteran sheds tear.
While all will sadly breathe the sigh sincere.
Peace TO his manly soul. and sweetest rest
With glad throng. whom love Of God has blcst
Though death has ta'en his gracious form away,
His name Will live untarnishcd by decay.
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principally, and its strength of profile
such as to enable it to resist "coup de
main beyond peradventure.
The heavy ordnance for channel de-
fense on the north end of Morris Island
ought to have been arranged in 1-gun or
2-gun batteries, as they were on the south
end. Too much dependence, however,
was placed on these guns at the south
end. Their resistance TO the attack of
Gen. Gilmore on the 10th of July was
not by any means formidable. A few
light feldpieces judiciously posted and
secured against capture by assault, would
have been far more effective.
A proper and perfect defense of Nor
ris Island would have been two small
inclosed works. each heavily stockaded,
TO RESIST EscALADE,
and each armed with a few field and
siege pieces and several siege mortas
With one such work located on the site
of Fort Wagner and the other two
miles further south, no enemy could
have maintained lodgment on Morris
Island for an hour.
The special defense of Fort Wagner
was faulty in two particulars: 1t was
too passive. All the advantage that
might have been derived from vigorous
night sorties, against which the fire Of
the feet would have taken no effective
part with safety to the besiegers, was
voluntarily relinquished when the sys.
TEN of defense by torpedo mines, placed
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Observation-Disclosures

UTANTED-By Charles E. Perkins, 494 City Hail.
w Philadelphia, Pa--The address of any person
who in the Madison General Hospital, Madison,
Ind, from 1862 to 1865, and acquainted with Dr..
Horace f. Ashulead, who WAS General Hospital Stew
ard during that time.
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cURRIrUCK COUNTY ALLIANCE.
Fraternally,
Q. n. BA1NEs. Sec'y

Correspondence Of the Progressive Farmer.
Currituck County Alliance, No. 1854,
met with Coinjock Sub July 8, with
T. II. Fulford- in the chair, and, after
roll call, the Alliance proceeded with
its regular business, and, at the proper
time, the following officers were duly
elected and installed: President, E W.
Baum; vice president, R II. Fulford
secretary, H. T. Doxey; treasurer, ].
j. Williams; lecturer, w. 8. Spencer:
chaplain, P. @. Garrett; steward, W.
E. Balance; doorkeeper, W. Fl. Kin
sey; assistant doorkeeper, W. H.
SnoWden; sergeant. alarms, Noah
Gray; business agent, A. Hampton {;
delegate to State Alliance, to be held
In August next, W. s. Mercer.
The work of the Alliance shoe
factory was discussed at length, and q
vote was taken requts sting the State
Alliance, at it's meeting, to start the
factory and keep it going if it takes ev-
cry dollar in the Business Agency fund
to do it.
A committee Of three was appointed
to investigate charges against T. W.
Babb, a district lecturer, and said com
mittee reported as follows:
"Be it resolved by Currituck County
Alliance that T. W. Babb be removed
as district lecturer, and that Bro. W.
s. Mercer be appointed to fill that
place, as the charges against Babb are
of such a nature that he is injurious to
the Alliance cause.
(5ignedJ P. @. GARRETT,
W. II SNOwDEN,
A. HAMPTON,
Committe.
There being no further business, the
Alliance was closed to meet with
Moyock Sub on the second Thursday
in October. II J DoXEY, Soc'y.
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Joyner, lecturer; N. Collins, assistant
lecturer; ]. E. W. Glover, chaplain;
8. s. Sykes, doorkeeper; M. w. Col
Inns, assistant doorkeeper; G.. M. D.
Langley, sergeant alarms; J. B. Joy.
ner, G.. r. Coley and s. 81. Brantley,
executive committee. Bro. G. N. D.
Langley was elected delegate to the
State Alliance, and Bro. P. A. May,
alternate. Bro. M. N. Bissett is also
chairman Of the Board of Education,
and Bro. g. F. Coley is also a member
of the same board. Brethren S. 81.
Brantley and P. A. May are also
County Commissioners, the former be-
ing chairman Of said board.
Thus it will be seen that Alliancemen
cut no small figure in county affairs.
Hurrah for the noble causeI
The shoe factory was discussed at
some length, but our delegate is left
uninstructed. We could not tell what
plans or suggestions might be brought
forward. So he was left to use his own
good sense and Judgment, as we know
he will do, but we hope he will be able
on his return to tell us that Rrrage
ments are complete for starting up the
shoe factory. The Alliance of North
Carolina cannot afford to let such a
magnificent enterprise longer remain
idle.
Brethren, when you start to the State
meeting resolve never to return to your
home and loved ones till you have ex,
hausted all the means at your com
mand to put this machinery in motion
Do this, and all will be well.
The best comes last, so find enclosed
81 to pay up my subscription. I can't
do without the THE PROGRESSIVE FAR
MER. Let her come.
Fraternally,
Q. n. BAINEs, Sec'y.
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robson COUNTY ALLIANCE.

LOWE, N. c., July Is.
Correspondence of The Progressive Farmer.
The Robson County Farmers ALI
ance met at Raft Swamp Alliance hall
on July s, in regular session, and held
one of the most pleasant, and l hope
one of the most profitable meetings IN
it's history. Reports show that we are
holding our own, and I think l see
signs of new interest in our order. We
elected mostly the same officers for
next year, men who have been tried and
true. To add to the interest OF the oc-
casion, several of the sisters and some
who are not members, came out and
had a pleasant day together, and at
about i o'clock, obi such a dinner was
spread, and we ate and talked to our
hearts content.
was a little surprised at our dear
Bro. Whichard, of the Robesonian, but
you know he does not know the people
of old Robson. as he has lately moved
among US and has not learned that the
best element of our county are mem
bers or in sympathy with US. It may
be that I am no judge of responsibility,
though. L. E TYNER, Sec'y.
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There is another important matter l
think that the delegates to the State
Alliance oughat to think about and go
prepared for intelligent action. The
work of our State officers can't posi-:
blv be more than one third or one
fourth what it was six years ago. Prices
of products are lower and I favor a
sweeping reduction in salaries from
constable up to president. I am not
much for writing, this being my second
or third attempt, and know that it will
be critisized, but these are views hello
by a great many of III people as well
as myself. Yours for upbuilding the
Alliance L. E. TYNER.
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FROM PLEASANT GROVE ALL
ANCE,

Correspondence of the Progressive Farmer.
CREsWELL, n. O., July 18Th, 1897.
Please publish my few scattering
words. The Sub Alliance at Pleasant
Grove met with Evening Star Sub.
Alliance No. 1895, July Sin. Having
a lively crowd of delegate we entered
in our routine of business with Bro 1.
7. Hassel in the chair went through
our particular business, then began to
elect our county officers for this year.
Names Of officers: 1. T. HasselI, Presi
dent; D. D. Barnes, Vice President; T..
L Tarkenton, Secretary; B. Brick
house, Chaplain and county Lecturer.
Then we had a good speech or lecture
from Bro. Butler Brickhouse concern
ing the great pressure that the people
are oppressed with today and seems
hard pressure to get rid of by men
acting as they do at the head of our
government.
We do hope that the Alliance will
come to be three to one stronger than
it ever has been.
W. are hoping the shoe factory will
get in operation for we will need shoes
by November. Wishing The Pro,
GREssTvE FARMER q broad circulation.
E. P. OvERToN, SEC'Y.
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GOOD o HIS SUB.

Correspondence of The Progressive Farmer.
BETHANIA, N. @.
1 wish to say to one and ull that my
Alliance principles are still alive, not.
withstanding that at the two last
county meetings I heard the Alliance
funeral preached and the father ALI
ance County, divide up his funds with
his children (the SubR). But some OF
us are still alive and doing all we can,
and hope, as I know in part of the
State, Alliancemen are working as a
unit. I hope they may give us some
encouragement, as the strong should
help the weak. My Sub has agreed to
send note for $15 for shoe factory. ]
wish / had a pair Of shoes made by our
own machinery. l think it would do
me good to hold up my foot to the
world and say, "We r having our
own shoes made"
Yours fraternallY,
JAS. 9. BUTNER.
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(cl That our national legislation shall
be SO framed in the future as not to
build UP one industry at the expense
of another.
(h We believe that the money Of the
country should be kept as much as
possible in the hands Of the people,
and hence we demand that all National
and State revenues shall be limited to
the necessary expenses of the govern
ment economically and honestly ad-
ministered.
(g9 We demand that postal savings
banks be established by the govern
ment for the safe deposit of savings
of the people, and to facilitate ex-
change.
I0 W. are ~unalterably opposed to
the issue, by the United States, OF in
terest- bearing bonds. and demand the
payment of all coin obligations Of the
United States, as provided by existing
laws, in either gold Or silver coin, at
the option of the government and not
at the option Of the creditor.
TRANSPORTATION.
(G) The government shall purchase
or construct and operate a sufficient
mileage of railroads to effectually con
troll all rates of transportation on a
just and equitable basis.
() The telegraph and telephone,
like the p~ostofice system, being a ne
cessity for the transmission Of intelli
gence, should be owned and operated
by the government in the interest Of
the people.
LAND.
We demand that no land shall be
held by corporations for speculative
purposes or by railroads in excess of
their needs as carriers, and all lands
claimed by the government and held
for actual settlers only.
EXECTION OF UNITED STATES SENATORS.
We demand the election of United
States Senators by a direct vote of the
people. That each State shall be di-
vided into two districts of nearly equal
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1897-07-27

A special fiction number is Frank
Leslie's Popular Notify for August.
There are seven complete stories, all
illustrated, and all are bright and
clever, the one by Margaret E. Sangster
being particularly noticeable for it's
swee simplicity. Harvey Rowell de
scribe5 Summer Logging in Wiscon
SIM; there is a most interesting &C
count of a visit to Japan, und the title
of In the Land Of the Mikado," by
Dr.. J. Simms, with capital half tone
cuts; Col. Alexander E Sweet tells Of
an exciting German student duel of
which he was a witness; beasts of
Burden" is the subj ct of an article by
the well known travel author, Fred
erick A. ODER; the department FOR
young people contains a story, a paper
on stamp collecting, and the continue
ton OF Horatio Alger's serial.
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NAsa COUNTY ALLIANCE.

Correspondence Of the Progressive Farmer.
NASHVILLE. N. @.
The Nash County Farmers Alliance
met at Elm Grove church (5his being
near the central part Of the county,
though no lodge is organized here,
July s. 1897, and was promptly called
to order.
After singing that good old "soul
stirring hymn, Jesus Lover of My
Soul" and led in prayer by our chap
lain, Bro. J. E. W. Glover, the ALI
ance was opened in due form by our
worthy president, Bro. M. N. Bissett.
After the regular routine of business
was disposed Of, it was thought best by
some (tne writer included that before
we went into the election of officers for
the ensuing year the inner man ought
to have some attention. So, there be
ing no obj action, we all, with one &C
cord, and, I might cay, one aim, ad-
journed for one hour, or so much
thereof as might be necessary to light.
en- the burdens of the many boxes, bas
<kets etc, so nicely prepared by the
good sisters OF the surrounding Subs.
Here. in the cool shade Of the oak and
elm tree, and neal by q bubbling spring
of crystal water, we thought of food,
and had food for thought till some Of
those boxes seemed to be q great deaI
lighter, and, Of course, could be more
easily managed.
We think we did u part pretty
well. We always try to do SO at sucl
times and on such occasions. Man!
thanks, good sistersl W. don't hov
we could get along without you, any
way.
At the proper hour the Alliance re
assembled and went into the electio
of officers, which resulted as follows:
NJ. N. Bissett, president; Q. d
Baines, secretary and treasurer; J. +
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COFFICIAL)
NATIONAL ALLIANCE DEMANDS
Adopted at Washington, D. c., February
6, 1906,

Adopted at Washington, D. c., February
E, 1896.
WHEREAS, The Declaration Of Inde.
pendence, as a basis for a Republican
form of Government that might be
progressive and perpetual, states:
"That all men are created equal;
that they are endowed with certain IL
alieueble rights; that among these are
life, liberty and the pursuit of happi-
ness; that to secure these rights, gov
ernments are instituted among men,
deriving their just powers from the
governed"
We hold, therefore, that to restore
and preserve these rights under~a
Republican form of government, pri-
vate mOnOpolies of public necessities
for speculative purposes, whether of
the means Of production, distribution
or exchange, should be prohibited, and
whenever any such public necessity or
utility becomes q monopoly in private
hands, the people Of the municipality,
state or union, as the case may be,
shall appropriate the same by right of
eminent domain, paying a just value
therefor, and operate them for, and in
the interest Of, the whole people.
FINANCE.
We demand q national
safe, sound and flexible; issued by the
general government only; a full legal
tender for all debts and receivable for
all dues, and ar equitable and efficient
means OF distribution of this currency,
directly to the people, at the minimum
Of expense and without the intervenS
ton of banking corporations and in
sufficient volume to transact the bust
ness OF the country on q cash basis.
(G) We demand the free and unlim-
tied coinage of silver and gold at the
legal ratio of 16 to 1.
90 We demand a graduated income
tax.
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PRESIDENT GRAHAM'S VIEWS
ENDORSED.
Jurisprudence of the Progressive Farmer.

Correspondence Of the Progressive Farmer.
LOWE, N. O., July 18th, 1892.
/ just want to second Bro. Jno.
Graham's views on the Business
Agency Fund and say in reply to his
3rd question (s the prospect for bust
ness by the factory such as to warrant
US putting everything we can control
in the way Of money whether it belongs
to US or not into the enterprise) think
not. Let's not touch another dollar of
the Business Agency Fund for shoe
factory purpose. We have plenty Of
money now lying idle in the factory.
I think when the State Alliance
meets we had better put men at the
head Of the enterprise who will start
the work, if our present managers can't
or won't do go.
l think the delay has crippled the
Alliance no little. I think the factory
ought to have been run on small
basis If we were not able to run at full
capacity. Our brethren have been
called upon time and again to con-
tribute their mites to the enterprise
and they have done so hoping to be
rewarded for their sacrafice by getting
shoes at lower prices but as yet their
hopes have been blasted. I hope that
there will be wise action taken at
State meeting and all will be well
yet.
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now owned by aliens shouId ).
voting population, and that SaO Oe \
from each shall be elected 6v q
people of the district. o
DISTRICT LEGISLATION,
Relying upon the good, cor,..
sense of the American people. AND g
lieving that a majority of them u ~ y
uninfuenced by party prejudice T g
vote right or all questions s1bmittoSS "
them on their merit; and, furtSSS I
efectually annihilate the pernio;,
lobby in legislation, we demand di'.s
legislation by means of the initioSS
and referendum.
R. A. SoUTHwoRrH
Sec'y-Treas. N. T. A, and I +