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The progressive farmer., 1900-07-03
MR.. GIBSON DEFENDS THE AMENDMENT

Correspondence of The Progressive Farmer.
I believe the adoption of the
amendment will be for the best in
terests of both races. The adoption
of the amendment, l believe, will
revOlutionize our entire. system of
State government in a few years
First, our entire school system will
be changed. AS soon as the white
people find out that they will have
to school their children to enable
them to vote, they will take more in
terest in education. And the legis-
lature will doubt pass a compulsory
school law if they find that the
whites are not giving their children
proper schooling, as it is a fact that
the negro will send his children to
school.
The proposed amendment will not
disfranchise any white man now a
voter or who becomes of age before
1908. 1t matters not how ignorant
uC may UOS 11C OClu 1OS1SIGI cuu NOUG
if he chooses, and when once enrolled
he is ever after guaranteed the right
to vote-something he has not had in
the past
The poll tax clause is a wise one,
as it will prevent the importation of
voters from other States at or near
the time of an election, throwing a
safeguard around our people and
allowing them to settle their differ
ence at the polls without outside in
reference.
The legislature acted wisely when
it consolidated sections 4 and 5, as it
! proves amendment advocates in earn
est in saying that they want to get
rid of thousands of negro voters and
The progressive farmer., 1900-07-03
AN OPPONENT OF THE AMENDMENT

Correspondence of The Progressive Farmer.
The real question, which this So
called Constitutional amendment
brings up is: Are the people "apable
of seIf-government? Ought man,
unless he is educated to be permitted
to vote? t
Opinions differ as to this. We
have always held to the belief that
all men had rights-that even the
condemned criminal in Jail awaiting
execution has rights until his wind
is shut off, and that justice requires
taxation and representation to go
together In the past history OF the
world, Democratic government
that is, governments of the people,
by the people and for the people, have
proven most egregious failures, the
present government of the United
States having already existed longer
than any similar government that
has been formed since the founda-
ton of the world. How much longer
is it likely endure? 1t is claimed
that Uncle Sans breeches are too
small for him and that, instead of
giving to our new possessions self
government, we must absorb or as
simulate them.
:, On every hand are trusts and COM
bines. Capital combining, labor is
forced to do so too. What is likely
to be the final result? At the pres
ent time, capital is on top. Can it
remain on top? According to our
view there are two ways for it to do
so: Restrict suffrage and debauch
the ballot, or, change our form OF
government. By the adoption of
the proposed amendment to our Con
stitution, there will be fewer voters
to buy and, consequently, less ex-
pense and trouble control. This
plan failing, the empire inevitably
follows.
Which do you prefer? If you
want a strong government, a nation
spelled with big N; if you want
none but educated men to vote if
YOU would like to see an honest and
Industrious poor white man turned
away from the ballot in 1908 be-
cause he cannot read, while an edu-
Gated negro is permitted to walk up
and cast his ballot if you would
like to see laboring men, when they
see fit to form unions" for their
mutual protection and get together
to discuss their grivances dispersed
at thefpoint of the bayonet, if not
arrested for disOrderly conduct; If
you esteem it right to tax men with
out allowing them representation II
you think an illiterate white man is
not as good as an educated negro
then, by all means, lend your assist
ance for the passage of the proposed
amendment. But, on the other hand,
if you believe in free government
if you regard brains. and muscle as
equal to money-then you should
use your influence to defeat the pro
posed mischievous amendment.
T.
The progressive farmer., 1900-07-03
ROWAN.
Secretary,

Rowan County Farmers Alliance
will meet with Yost's Sub on the
18th of July, 1900, and to continue
two days unless the work is finished
in one day.
This will be an important meeting (;
the election of officers and delegate
to the State meeting, as well as other
important features, will come up.
Every Sub. should be represented by
wide-awake delegates, and the con-
tributiOn to the monument work
should not be forgotten. If the work
is to be all done in one day, business
should begin strictly at 10 o'clock.
r. L. BROWN, Sec'y.
The progressive farmer., 1900-07-03
ORANGE.
JNO. r. BALDWIN, Sec'y

Orange County Alliance will hold
it's county meeting on Thursday, the
5th of July, at Headquarters, near
Hillsboro. Visiting Alliancemen will
be welcomed. It is earnestly hoped
that every Sub. Alliance in the
county will be represented at this
meeting. Remember the time-the
first Thursday in July.
GEORGE f. CRUTCHFIELD,
Secretary.
The progressive farmer., 1900-07-03

Correspondence of The Progressive Farmer
Rather than have the purposes of
the Alliance misunderstood and the
motives of its members impugned, it
has been thought best not to push
actively the reorganization of the
Alliance during the heat of the po
litical campaign. From the letters
received at this office and the eX-
pressions of those with whom we
have talked. we are satisfied that
there has been no mistake made in
this particular but rather a strength
ening of our principles in the miIds
of the people. Let us make no false
or misguided step now, but be eau
tious, trusting in the approval of the
people for the caution that we are
exercising. The farmers, many of
them, are again looking toward the
Alliance as a means of benefting
themselves Indeed, during the last
year, many have returned to its
halls and others, among them some
of the best men in the State, have
signifed a willingness to again take
up the work in their respective
neighborhOods.
There is broad field Of usefulness
that the Alliance can occupy without
ever touching partisan politics. But
there are SO many politicians who
have the ears Of the people, who can
see nothing in the Alliance but poll
tics, or rather look upon it as an an
mex to some political party and so
tell the people, that it will require
foresight, good judgment and good
management to cOunteract these
evil influences. But when we shall
have succeeded and the Alliance has
fully occupied its legitimate field of
usefulness in building up the waste
places of our State and bringing good
cheer into the homes of our farmers
through the support and co-Opera-
ton of the people, then, indeed,
will those who have stood faithful
feel we'll repaid for all their labors.
Brethren, be not dismayed nor dis
couraged, but stand with your faces
to the front, trusting in the final ap
proval of the people for your labors
and faithfulness in their behalf
The harvest is ripe and the labor
ers are few, therefore we should be
the more Jealous in our efforts to
add to the membership of the Ali
ance. Only let us be sure that in
our efforts to rebuild, those we get
in will be a help and not hindrance
to the building up of the Order. Be
careful that all who enter are worthy
of the confidence bestowed upon
them Carelessness in this particu-
lar might do us much harm. Our
mission is a noble One-a pointing up
to the higher possibilities of the
farmers of our State, by teaching
them to be men in the true sense of
the word, and should not be ham
pered by designing men who would
prostitute our purposes. The WORTH
ness of our cause should encourage
us, for in this work of trying to
benefit others, we, ourselves, are
benefited even more than they. To
bring blessings and happiness into
the lives and homes of others is the
surest means of placing them in our
own pathway.
t. B. PARKER, Sec 'y-Treas.
The progressive farmer., 1900-07-03
Correspondence.

For the free discussion, in anon-partisan spirit,
of pOlitical questions, current events, Alllahce
matters etc. etc, this department IS set apart
Men of an parties are asked TO contribute, Ihe
editors assuming no. responsibility whateE9d t;ged
for oDiniOns expressed. If you ind an arl@cle
advocating views of which you do notapproNe,
reply to fl. We wish 10 get both SIDES OF every
question. Avoid personalities ana partisan at
lacks: discuss measures, not men; principles,
not parties.
The progressive farmer., 1900-07-03
Cleveland Co., N. G.

FARMERS, provide yourself with
Pain-Killer at this season of the wear,
when col1c, cholera morbus, dysen-
terry, d1arrhGa, &c, may disable
your hands-use it in every case of
the kind, but be sure that you trust
to no other other remedy but the old,
long tried Perry Davis Pain-killer
which never failed. Avoid substi-
tutes, there is but one Pain-Killer,
Perry Davis. Price 25c. and soc.
The progressive farmer., 1900-07-03
COLUMBUS.
T. NJ. FRIZELL, Sec

Our next county meeting will be
held with Western Prong Sub Ali
ance on the second Thursday in July.
All the Subs. are requested to send a
full delegation, as there will be i'm
pOrtant business.
Fraternally yours,
JNO. r. BALDWIN, Sec'y.
The progressive farmer., 1900-07-03
MOORE.

The Moore County Farmers Ali
ance will meet with Cedar Springs
Sub, near Coles Mill, July 18th.
Important business at this meeting.
Yours fraternally,
J. w. COLE, Sec'y.
The progressive farmer., 1900-07-03
ADMINISTRATIVE NOTICE.

Having qualified as the Administrators of
Jackie Nelson (colored), deceased, hereby re-
quest all persons indebted to her estate to call
and settle their Indebtedness. And all persons
having claims against the estate Will present
them for settlement on or before the 26th day of
June, 1901. according to law, this notice may
be pleaded in bar of their recovery.
PRISCILLA HUNTER.
Administrators.
PEEL & MAYNARD, Attorneys,
Raleigh, n. c., Juno 26, 1900.
The progressive farmer., 1900-07-03
JACKSON.

The Executive Committee has made
call meeting for Saturday, July
18th, 1900, at Bryson's school-house,
with Sylvia Sub, to meet at - m
Let each Sub. come with full dele
cation as important matters are to
be attended to at that time.
Fraternally,
T. NJ. FRIZELL, Sec.
The progressive farmer., 1900-07-03
COUNTY ALLIANCE MEETINGS.
WAKE.

Wake County Alliance will meet
at the Dairy Building, A & M. Col
lege, West Raleigh, N c., Thursday,
July 18th, II a. m. It is of great
Importance that every delegate be
on hand promptly.
The progressive farmer., 1900-07-03
PASOUOTANK.

Pasquotank will hold it's County
Alliance with Lone Star Sub. on the
18th of July, 1900. We hope the
Subs. will send a full delegation, as
crops will be laid by by that time.
Let us have the largest county meet
ing for years.
w. J. WILLIAMS, Sec'y.
The progressive farmer., 1900-07-03
CUMBERLAND.

The Cumberland County Alliance
will meet with Wade Sub. on second
Thursday in July. All Alliance
brethren will be welcomed.
Fraternally,
j. G.. Balm.
The progressive farmer., 1900-07-03
HUNTS CONSUMPTION
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Cures when all else fails. Write
for testimonials which prove the
truth of this statement. This
wonderful remedy is prepared by
Rev. George E. Hunt, Lexington,
n. c. Price, 5Oe per bottle. For
sale by all druggists.
The progressive farmer., 1900-07-03
OPPOSES THE AMENDMENT.

Wake Co., n. G..
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HICKS FOR DECEMBER.

In every probability December will
bring on hard winter orms and blz-
yards. The storm diagram shows that
Venus period is central on the 10Th,
covering the whole month with its pc
culiar Influence.
The first period of the stor m and gen.
eral perturbation will fall between the
3rd and 6.h, dnring which time the
moon is at north extreme, lull and in
perigree. As this period comes or the
barometer will fall TO the west, winds
will become warmer and southerly over
most parts OF the country, and storms
of rain, wind and snow will develop as
the low area moves eastward over the
country. During the period. ss well as
others for this month, great northeast
erly gales and storms will most proba-
bly come inland from the Atlantic
Ocean, to meet the low barometric de-
preston advancing from the west.
While electrical storms need not sur
prise anyone, especially on the
south taDgeDts OF the low baro-
metric movements, at this and
all other storm periods 10 December.
Those who keep up with the
worlds record of natural phenome-
"a will see that extra causes are at
work in q maximum OF storm and seis-
mic disturbances generally over the
globe On and within dsy or two Of
Cne 6 b wi be one of the eliminating
periods of the month. about which dates
volcanic and seismic tendencies will be
generally quickened. Do not let bright
days misIead you; look out for the
storm and blizzard during this month.
About the Sth to the 11th is anoth r
Deriod 10 which storm conditions Will
arise and culminate la more storms OF
rain, wind and snow. This period Is
within the December solstice, Is follow
ed by the moon on the equator 10 apo.
gee and at last quarter, hence, contioued
stormy, threatening weather will very
probably last into reactionary period
rentral on the 18Th to 16 b. Through
out this period navigation on the north
Atlaotic will be exceedir gly win'ry
and stormy. Many snip and crew will
70 buffeted by wind and wave,
| and lsdened with masses OF sleei
| and snow. Winter lightning and
hunder during the first stages
of these storms, especially In
southern sections, will be very proba-
ole and natural; but readers Of our FORE
CASTS will be- prepared to see ice and
very cold waves Immediately on the
neels of tropical storms.
From about Tuesday, the l8'h, to
Sunday, the 23rd, 10 every probability
| here will he storms OF great severity.
From the 25 b to % b is reactionary
storm period with moon on the celes-
sial equator on the 90 b. 90 and
about that date q marked change to
warmer, with falling barometer and re-
newed rain, will return. The proba.
blities are very great that unsettled
and stormy weather will prevail over
much of this country, and the
globe generally, during the remainder
Of this month. Moon being at first
quarter and in perigee on the 2Sth and
| 20 b, sud q Vulcan storm period cen
ral January 1st. 1901, setting on the
| 9O:h and 3lst, all prolonged and ex
cited BY the Venus perturbation still II
force. indicate that rough, wintel
weather will hold with firm tenacious
grip out of December and into Janu
ary 1901.
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DRY GOODS.
DRY GOODS.
D, D,bendheim&Sons,
Terrific Sacrifice of
Pricesin Our Cloaks,
Blankets, and Dress
Goods.

ChildreD's Refers sizes to IA, reduced
from 81 so to CSC.
Children's Rsefsrs, oil sizes, reduced from
S2.25 to 40.
Misses Automobile Coats. reduced from s6
to 398.
Lsdies' Black and Tan Jackets, reduced
from $5 to $s9S.
Ladies' Tan Jacksta, satin lined. reduced
from $40 to $8.98.
Ladies' Black and Tan Jackets, reduced
from $12 10 $8.9S.
Ladies' Capes, made Of heavy beaver. re.
duced from $3.50 to $1.9s.
Ladies' Zeal Plush Oapes, reduced from
$3.50 to s2.49.
Ladies' Seal Plush Capes. reduced from s5
to 90 90.
A large Double Blanket ct Acc.
A Heavy Bed Comfort for soc.
Double White Blankets, reduced fIom csc
to soc.
11.4 White Blankets, extra heavy, reduced
from $l.9S to $1.25.
124 HEAVY White Blankets. reduced from
$2.a5 to $3.50.
Ala Strictly All.wool Blanket, reduced
from 90. so to IS.
1O.4 Strictly All.wool Blanket, reduced
from So to $3.9s.
Crib Blankets reduced TO 39c.
Plaid Back Cloths, reduced from 81 so
to 81.
Extra Heavy Cloths for skirts, reduced
from 39c to 25c.
Dress Cash mere,, In all eolors reduced from
1910 to 9&c.
All.wool French Flannels, reduced from
69c to 400.
All.wool 54.ineh Homespuns, reduced from
69c to Acc.
All.wool serges, reduced from 39c to 29c.
All.wool 44-inch Black Cheviot, reduced
from 75c TO 69o.
Black Figured Dress Goods, reduced from
39c to 29c.
Ladies' All-wool Habit Cloths 800.
Black Silk Crepous 69c.
China Silks for Dolls Dresses, reduced
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Laee Curtains, reduced from 99c to 69c
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Lace Curtains reduced from ~ to 81 .49.
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J,A,Marsha|| andbTo
Az King street,
LEADING UP.To.DATE SHOE HOUSE.
AUCTION SALES.
By 8. II. Lunt, Auctloner.

By 8. Il. Lunt. Auctioner.
HNRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE REAL
Il ESTATE IN THE CITY OF ALEXAN-
DRIA, VIRGINIA.
By virtue of a deed Of trust from C. q. Sip
pie and wife, dated February ~, 1896, and
recorded in deed book No SO, page %, and
by order OF the board Of directors Of the Ne.
chanics' Building Association, No. 3, OF Alex
andris, Virginia, the undersigned will sell at
public auction in front Of the Royal street
entrance to the Market Building, In the city
OF Alexandra, Virginia, st ~ o'clock noon, on
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8 1900,
'nS ALL IJTs TIL sE EIpGs lots OF GROUND WITH
THE IMPROVEMENTS thereon in tho city
of Alexsndris, Virginia, bounded as follows;
vis:
First. Beginning at q point on the east side
of Alfred street one hundred and twenty.
three (123) feet seven (7) inches north OF
Gibbon street, and running thence north on
Alfred street fifty (6O) feet; thvuce east par
sllel with Gi bon street one hundred and sew
epteen 117) feet six (6) inches to en- alley
elsven (11) feet ten (10) inches vide; thence
south parallel with Alfred street fifty (oO)
feet. and thence west parallel with Giboon
strest one hundred and seventeen (117) ieet
(6) inches to the beginning. together with
sll appu rtensnces to the same belonging.
Second. Beginning at point on The east
side of Alfred street one hundred and seven
ty.three (173) feet seven (7) inches north OF
Gibbon street., and running thence north on
Alfred street sixty-one t61, feet more or less;
thence east and parallel with G'bboo street
one hundred and seventeen (117) feet six l6l
inches to an alley eleven (11) feet ten ,io)
inches wide thence south parallel with Al.
fred street the length Of the first line and
thence west parallel with bbon street one
hundred and seventeen (117) feet six lo)
inches to the beginning, together with ell the
sppurtensnces to the same belonging.
Terms Of Sale: Cash.
L. RUBEN,
nov19n
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