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THE INDUSTRIAL AND EDUCATIONAL INTERESTS OF OUR PEOPLE PARAMOUNT TO ALL OTHER CONSIDERATIONS OF STATE POLICY.
Vol. 7.
RALEIGH, N. Q, MARCH 15, 1892.
No. 5
PROGBESSIV
FIRMER.
:
rE NATIONAL FARMERS' ALLI
' ANC2 AND INDUSTRIAL
UNION.
preiidentr-L. L. Polk, North Caro
,A ddress, Atlantic Building, F
STn V., Washington, D. C.
yjce President H. L. Loucks, Huron,
touth Dakota.
w f3pp-ctar-Treasurer J. H. Turner.
, JSTia Address, 239 North Capitol
H w., Washington, D. C.
Lecturer J. H. Willetts, Kansas.
EXECUTIVE BOARD.
j W. Jlacune, Washington, D. C.
Aloiizo Wardall, Huron, South Da-
j p. Tillman, Palmetto, Tennessee.
JUDICIARY.
A Cole, Michigan,
r' V. Beck, Alabama.
M. D. Davie, Kentucky.
SATIONAXi LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE.
k L. Polk, Chairman.
q v. Macune, Washington, D. C.
tfaan Page, Brandon, Va.
L. P. Featherstone, Forest City, Ar
kansas. m
W. F. Grwmn, White, Tennessee.
oKTH CAROLINA FARMERS' STATE ALLI
ANCE. president Marion Butler, Clinton,
N' C
Vice-President T. B. Long, Ashe-
.'ille, N. C.
Secretary -Treasurer W. S. Barnes,
Kaleigh, C.
Lecturer J. S. Bell, Brasstown, N.C.
Steward C. C. Wright, Glass, N. C.
Chaplain Rev. E. Pope, Chalk
lvel, N. C.
Door-Keeper W . H. Tomlmson,
.ayetteville, N. C.
Assistant Door-Keeper H. E. King,
.'eaniit, N. C.
3ergemt-at-Arms J. S. Holt, Chalk
evel, N. C.
State Business Agent W. H. Worth,
Kaleigh, N. C.
Trustee Business Agency Fund W.
v. Graham, Machpelah, IS. C.
EXECUTIVE COMMrTTEK OF THE NORTH
CAROLINA FARMERS' STATE ALLIANCE.
S. B. Alexander, Charlotte, N. C,
Jhairman; J. M. Mewborne, Kinston,
T C. : J. S. Johnston, Ruffin, N. C.
TATE ALLIANCE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE.
Eliaa Carr, A. Leazer, N. M. Cul
breth, M. G. Gregory, Wm. C. Connell.
TATE ALLIANCE LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE.
H. J. Powell, Raleigh, N. C. ; N. C.
idigiisli, Trinity College: J. J. Young,
Polenta; H. A. Forney, Newton, N. C.
Morth Carolina Reform Press Association.
djficersT. L Ramsey, Resident ;
tiarion Butler, Vice-President ; W. S.
Flames, Secretary,
PAPERS.
.ogreesive Farmer, State Organ, Raleigh, N. C.
Caucasian, , Clinton, C.
The Workingman's Helper, Pinnacle, N,
Watchman, Sarllsry' 5
Farmers' Advocate. Tarbpro, N. C.
Mountain Home Journal, Asheville, N. C.
Alliance Sentinel, , GoMaboro, U'
Country Life, Trinity College. N. C.
Mercury, Plcory' n'
Rattler WLitakers, N. C.
Agricultural Bee, 21,?sbo,0 S '
Columbus Weekly News, Whiteville, N. C.
Each of the above-named papers are
requested to keep the list standing on
the first page and add others, provided
they are duly elected. Any paper fail
ing to advocate the Ocala platform will
be dropped from the list promptly. Our
people can now see wliat papers are
Dublished in their interest.
JUDAIZING.
Mr. Editor: Many of the early
Christians, during the days of the
-Apostles, and afterwards, were given
t6 Jvidaizing that is, they were loth
to pa? t with the old forms of the Jewish
synagogue, and ought to bring back
the Church under the domination of
the Jewish ritual. Once and awhile
we see these Judaizing Alliancemen
popping up in the party papers warn
ing tneir oretnren agamic ua"6
. Republican party is the granaest oiu
norTir rr rron nm firm 7iii Viuilcu
and you must not leave that, or you
VY ill LClll 111 OIIUILU I"'! "1 "
The Democratic party is our only hope
of political salvation, and if it is de
feated all is lost. So each, according
to his party prejudices, sets up an en
ij&ing bait for his own party and an
Tninous wirning against the other.
The party press Jumps on these sweet
morsels, smacks its lips, and sends the
writer off with a putt, iviasi puur
YoriJk! .
W$ wish to call attention of the
publ(J to some fe w facta. The most of
the$ writers seem not well posted in
the "politics of the age in which they
liv4 If they were better posted
thtf would think differently, no
dotbt Ech one takes up the old
pafisan refram ana aseerw,
ot.wflmam. tVini other scoundrels
diJ it f while the facts and the records
Ispow iwxz every uuio uuc uipu
the dye tub, the other dipped into the
)tion clause on the greenbacks,
D mocrats and Republicans voted for
i: without a protest; the funding act,
th alike, no protest; the credit
engthening act, both alike, no pro
, st; the national banking act, both
fllitfl nr rvaf . fVl CtTfLTlthlSt Of DUb"
lie lands ana suosiaies uj ramuauo,
- alike, no protest. The Democrats
XT
ncea this, me repetvi ui
tax, both alike, no protest; tne
"nation of silver, doui aiie,
tt
i cm nn tn tne reo
jely printedin the National
uuc, ana uuu wiiu w. i"-
ooii en their share in passing those
Vybich we complain. Not only
fit both parties are fighting
tooth and toe nail to prevent any meas
ures for their repeal.
We have some few Congressmen
who are doing their best, but not as
partisans. The party in power at the
time can only be held to account in
proportion to the votes cast by each
Earty. Measured by this rule they are
oth "deceitful above all things, and
desperately wicked."
There is another point to which I
wish to draw attention. These zealous
brethren never put in any proviso.
You must stick to your party, saint
or devil, witch or fiend. Not "if they
will endorse the demands of the people.
That is never men:ioned. Not the
party in danger, but the Alliance is in
danger by not sticking to party. This
is too bold-faced and foolish for an in
telligent man to consider. If you don't
strick to your party, it will hurt the
Alliance. Where does the most danger
rest? In sticking to a party which re
pudiates every demand and which as
sisted in bringing every grievance upon
the country, now complained of, and
which to day is standing doggedly de
termined to grant nothing except by
force of the voting power, and which
is booming men for the Presidency and
for office hostile to every right of the
people, or tell these gentry plainly that
we know our rights and we are going
to maintain them, God willing.
Yes, but you will bring on negro
supremacy and radical rule. What
of that? Are we not all undtr bond
age to certain capitalistic tyranny,
passed and voted upon and now sus
tained by both parties alike? Soon to
be upon material equality with the
negro White and black alike are now
under the same bondage, growing
worse every day. We don't intend to
crouch under the party lash that thrift
may follow fawning, but we are going
to keep in the middle of the road and
vote for no man who does not favor
the rights of the people as expressed in
our demands. This is the way to get
them. To adopt any other way is
whistling to the wind. This is the
road of safety. To take any other road
will lead to danger and snares.
W. R. Lindsay.
APPEAL FOR ASSISTANCE.
Brother Samuel T. Jones, a worthy
member of Suggsville Alliance, No.
127, having lost his horse, valued at
$140, his condition in consequence and
owin further to the failure of his
crops and sickness among his family,
is really distreeeing, and merits assist
ance from all Alliance members. In
consequence whereof we, the commit
tee appointe-i by buggsville Alliance to
solicit subscriptions, do call upoii all
brethren throughout the State to con
tribute something for brother Jones'
assistance, and forward the same to
John E. W. Sugg, Snow Hill, N. C.
J. M. Karskadden,
Abner Eason,
Wm. Hase,
Committee.
AN APPEAL.
At a regular meeting of Wilson Alli
ance, No. 1034, Wilson, N. C, held on
the 27th of February, 1892, the com
mittee below were appointed to draw
up an appeal, the purpose of which is
to raise funds to aid Bro. W. T. Farmer,
who lost by fire on the 3d day of Janu
ary his tobacco pack house, together
with aboutjtwenty thousand pounds of
good tobacco. Bro. Farmer had some
insurance, yet his loss is very heavy,
he thinks from $800 to $1,000. Bro.
Farmer is a member of our Alliance,
in good standing, and is thoroughly
identified with the Alliance interest.
We hope the Secretary and President
of each Alliance present this appeal to
their Alliance, and that they will con
tribute a small amount to his relief.
Any amount will be thankfully re
ceived by him and this Alliance. All
contributions may be sent to our Sec
retary, John Y. Moore, Wilson, N. C.
Very respectfully,
D. J. Hathaway,
Jay Watson,
John Y. Moore,
Committee.
The above circums ances are well
known to the undersigned, and he most
cordially approves this appeal.
W. S. Barnis,
Sec'y-Treas N. C. F. S. A.
RESOLUTIONS OF JACKSON ALLI
ANCE, NO. 1,272
Mr. Editor: At a regular meeting
of Jackson Sub Alliance, No. 1,272, the
following resolutions were onerea by
R. T. Sisstare:
- Resolved, That we, the members of
Jackson Alliance, do hereby pledge
our allegiance to the Farmers' Alliance
and Industrial Union and its principles
and demands as set forth at Ocala and
Indianapolis.
2. That we fully endorse said de
mands, finding nothing in them incon
sis tent with our motto of 44 equal rights
to all and special privileges to none."
3. That we will continue to support
said demands, let the same be advo
cated by whatever political name or
number.
4. That we fully recognize and sanc
tion the actions of our servants, the
leaders of the reform movement at U1
times when they are not inconsistent
with said demands.
5. That we heartily join Pleasant
Ridge, No. 533, in commending the ac
tion of Georgia's faithful representa
tive, the honorable Thomas Watson.
6 That a copy of these resolutions
be sent, to Thb Progressive Farmbr
for publication.
Unanimously adopted in open Alli
ance February 27th, 1892.
R. T, Sisstarb, Sec'y.
THE PUBLIC VOICE.
How may the Alliance and the
friends of reform best secure the recog
nition and enforcement of our prin
ciples f
(A given space in this column will be
devoted weekly to answers to the above
Juestion, from the friends of reform,
n order that the largest number may
have a hearing, we must ask that you
do not write more than twenty lines.
Sign your name to your answer. Now
let us have your sincere and honest
views.)
14 HOW TO VOTE."
Dallas, Gaston Co., N. C.
My answer to your queetion is as fal
lows : First, vote for no man unless he
be honest and reliable. Second, fully
qualified. Third, and will pledge him
self unreservedly to stand by and sup
port the Ocala platform.
J. F. Long.
a new party.
I believe that we can best have our
demands enacted into law by organiz
ing a new party and voting for the
same. This is the opinion of one who
has always voted a Democratic ticket,
but one who will vote for his country
in the future
A. J. Hudson, Jr.
In reply to your question 4 4 how to
get needed reform," permit me to say,
let the friends of the reform movement
go to the primaries and in the conven
tions and nominate men and promul
gate measures that wdl bring about
such reforms, and stand united at the
ballot box and elect them, and vote for
no man who opposes them Or per
haps a shorter and better answer i,
for every patriotic citizen to do hiy
duty; his duty to his family, his coun
try and at the ballot-box.
J C. Perry.
STAND FIRM.
I answer by united and energetic ac
tion. ''Everything for the cause and
nothing for men." When we engage
men to work for any cause or purpose,
we want tho-e who will remain true
and stedfast in their professions and ac
tions, and not those who will, under
any circumstance, act in concert with
the enemy.
In my opinion the only safe and wis
course for the Farmers' Alliance to
pursue is, not to foilow partisan news-
papers and partisan leaders, who think
more of party than they do of the Alli
ance, and whenever thoy have tao ok
portunity will go for party against th
Ailian. C H. B;t;iL;
how to secure reform.
Sycamore, Cal.
First, keep up our work in the Sub
Alliances, and never miss a chance to
say a good word for the Alliance.
Second, put our best men to the
front, men that are brave enough and
big enough to stand up before the
world and declare that by the eternal
we will have justice, and then we must
stand by them when they take such a
bold stand.
Third, we must put our demands in
the ballot box, and then our strength
will soon be felt, and as soon as our
enemies see that we will not surrender,
they will only be too glad to come to
time. W. A. Yann.
ELECT MEN.
V. WlNNABOW, N. C.
To get recognition we must elect
men to office who will stand firm on
the Alliance platform, then let us lay
aside all partisan spirit, watch and
pray and beware of the leaven of poli
ticians, which i3 hypocrisy. They
come to us in Alliance clothing, but in
wardly they are Wall street men. 4 'By
their fruits we shall know them,"
provided we read Alliance literature,
such as The Progressive Farmer and
National Economist and learn what
their fruits are ; then when we see a
man, regardless of his pledges loaning
to the money power, let it be his last
term. J. P. Cox,
Botette, N. C.
If we ever get relief, financially, it
must come through and by legislation.
Let the Alliance and all other labor
organizations read and study the re
form literature, and keep themselves
posted, and act together as a unit upon
the reform movement. Let us cast our
votes in the future for true and tried
reformers, and not for men who have
to be pledged to our demands, contrary
to their own selfish interest.
We must let the partisan press and
the politicians take care of themselves,
while we must study out the needs of
the country for ourselves, and act ac
cordingly. This, in my opinion, will,
in five years, give us a government for
and by the people, with equal rights to
all and special privileges to none.
Levin Watson.
FOR A NEW PARTY.
Taylorsville, N. C.
I will give my opinion of how the
Alliance and friends of reform may re
ceive recognition and enforcement of
our principles. I have never voted a
shylock ticket, neither will I ever vote
one. Please allow me to say that there
is no way through a Wall street party.
30 years experience ought to convince
the biggest fool on earth of this fact,
and a Wall street party is all that we
have had for 30 years. Then I would
suggest a People's party with a plat
form of equal rights to all and special
privileges to none. We all must unite
m one grand party and work like
Turks to elect our men. The Farmers'
Alliance and other laboring classes can
not afford to vote with a iWall street
party any longer, neither can they af
ford to be divided on this platform, for
upon it lies our banner.
John L. Lefler
LET TnE PEOPLE VOTE FOR LAWS.
Lovelace, N. C.
Will you let an old fool of sixty years
say a word among the wise and noble?
I want to say that I am a grand sire of
the Revolutionary fathers; have not
given but one vote since the surrender
and that was the first election after the
surrender, and the reason why I quit
was, I saw to my satisfaction that the
two parties were aiming for the spoils;
in otner wordsyhey were for the bene
fit of the few at the expense of the
many ; and as a fool, as I am, I always
believed in equal rights to all, and
stand on that to-day. Now, how shall
we get it? Here is the plan of a fool :
First, put all of the place officers out
and elect a new set from the President
down to a constable.
Second, when the State or National
law-making bodies get up a bill let the
Supreme Court decide whether it is
constitutional or not before it is enacted
as a law by the body. Then let the
Governor or the State and the Presi
dent of the United States issue a proc
lamation for all laws passed by the
bodies, State and National, to be voted
for or against by the people. Then the
people will make their laws. If ratified
by a majority, let it be a law ; if re
jected, then no law. And let the Gov
ernor and the President issue their
proclamation the day the law shall go
into effect. By this means we can have
a government of the people, by the peo
ple and for the people, and then the
people will have reform.
S. S. Goforth.
LETTER FROM HALIFAX.
Aurerlan Springs, N. C.
Mr. Editor: With your permis-ion
we will say a few words for Aurelian
Springs Alliance. In the first place,
while we are not so strong numerically
as we once were, what we have is pure
gold; what we have lost was only
droBS. and did not count for much,
though every man with one or two ex
ception", ay they are going to stand
by us when we come to vote for our
demands, partisan papers to the con
trary notwithstanding. We are on
the up grade since the coming in of '92,
as wo have received several new mem
ber?, with applications for next meet
ing. Our corps is getting lively, and
the politicians will have to throw on
rrtorc dirt. to keep us under in Novem
ber. We h ve contributed to the prop
irandn funj, and hope every Alhanco
WhAt we neod most in our order is ed
ucation Bro. J. M. Mewborne was with us on
the 15th inst. His speech was highly
spoke a of by all. He opened some of
our eyes on the Sub-Treasury, new
features that I and 401d Advocate"
had not seen before. After Bro. Mew
borne Bro. E A. Moore said some things
for us to think over and not oppose;
and last, but not least, our noble Sena
tor, Bro. W. E. Bowers, was called out
and made us all laugh until we felt
like eating something when he got
through, which we did. After feeding,
we went to our respective homes, feel
ing we had all been benefited, and that
it was good for us to be there.
I will close, Mr. Editor, for fear of
the waste basket. I never fail to say
something for your paper at every
meeting.
Fraternally,
W. M. Martin, Sec'y.
CAUSE OF LAMP AND OTHER
EXPLOSIONS.
Prosperity, N. C.
Mr. Editor: I see from your issue
oC the 23d that on the 16th an explosion
of gas at the Baldwin Locomotive
Works, Philadelphia, killed one man
and fatally injured two others. The
gas was generated by pouring benzine
on certain works in the dome (seem
ingly a tight room) of the building
The benzine being very volatile, soon
impregnated the air of the room with
its fumes to a sufficient extent to make
it very explosive, as much so as if the
room had been filled with gun powder.
Consequently, when a lighted lamp
wa lowered into the room by one of
the workmen, an instantaneous explo
sion followed, with the above result.
It is not the oil itself that explodes,
but the gas generated by the oil. All
coal oils are volatile, and consequently
explosive, the declarations of those
who sell it, that it is non-explosive, to
the contrary, notwithstanding.
Some years ago a merchant in Phila
delphia, in order to convince a customer
that his oil was non explosive, lighted
a match and threw it through a bung
hole into a partially filled barrel. He
might as well have thrown it into a pile
of gun powd-ir. An instantaneous ex-
Elosion and a fire that consumed the
uilding followed. Many &se3 illus
trative of the dangerous properties of
the gas generated by coal oil could be
given, but the above will suffice.
In the sime way, it is the empty
spaces in lamps that usually cause ex
plosions. The wicks in such cases are
generally too small, permitting the
flame to trail down the wick until the
gas on the inside is reached, when an
instantaneous explosion follows. Con
sequently, if the people were better ac
quainted with the dangerous properties
of coal oil, most,- if not all, of the hor
rid burnings we read of could be
avoided, Bryan Tyson.
Tho Progressive Farmer
. . . . . . -m.r A rjl
from April 1st to nov. 10m
for 50 cents.
Mak up your Clubs.
TO THE PEOPLE OF THE UNITED
STATES.
Call of the National Committee of the
People's Party for Mass-Meetings
on the Last Saturday in March.
The National Committee of the Peo
ple's party of the United States, acting
in conjunction with the following : C,
H. Van Wyck of Nebraska; C. W.
Macune, of Texas ; .M J. Branch, of
Georgia; J. H. Powers, of Nebraska;
R. M. Humphrey, of Texas ; L. D. Lau
rent, of Louisiana; Marion Cannon, of
California; T. H. Maguire, of New
York ; J. H. Williams, of Kansas ; L.
L. Polk, of North Carolina; Pierce
Haskett, of Missouri; M. M. Garrett,
of Illinois; John Seitz;of Ohio; Mary
E. Lease, of Kansas; Anna L. Diggs,
District of Columbia; Anna Debbs, of
Texas; A. P. Parksen, of Florida, and
Ben Terrill, of Texas, representatives
of a certain meeting of members of the
various organizations of this country,
held in the city of St. Louis, Mo., on
the 24th day of February, 1892, respect
fully submit to the people of the United
States the preamble and platform of
the conference of said labor organiza
tions of our nation held on the 22d,
23d and 24th day of February, 1892, in
the city of St. Louis.
We urge that all citizens who sup
port these demands shall meet on the
last Saturday in March next, in their
respective towns and villages and hold
public meeting, and ratily these de
mands, and take steps to organize pre
paratory to electing delegates to a
national convention, and we call upon
all duly qualified voters of the United
States who are in favor of these prin
ciples, and of nominating candidates
for President and Vic2-President on
the above platform, to s-end delegates
to a convention of the People's party,
to be held in Omiha, Neb., July 4th,
1892, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon.
The Executive Committees of the
People's party in each State is charged
with the duty of promulgating the call,
and of fixing the time, place, as d
method by which the said delegates
shall be chosen. The basis of repre
sentation shall be four delegates from
each Congressional district, and eight
delegates from each State at large,
making the total number 1.776.
We call upon all citizens of the United
States to help us to make our principles
triumphant We believe that if the
voters neglect their duty this year it
may be impossible in any future can
vass to protect the rights of the people
and save the free institutions of our
country. The voters must protect
themselves; they can expect no on?
elsa to defend ibei In t!jL mam? oh
the rights of the people, the homes of j
our lan 1, and tne welfare of all future
generations, we call upon all honest
men to come to our support in this
great contest.
H. E. Taupeneck, Chm'n.
Kobt. Schilling, Sec'y.
For the committee appointed by the
mass convention.
Ben. Terrill, Texas.
H, M. Houcks, South Dakota.
AGAINST THE AMERICAN TO
BACCO COMPANY.
Whereas, The American Tobacco
Company has formed a trust on the
bright grades of tobacco, thereby dam
aging our trade; and whereas, we do
know that common grades of tobacjo
are high and the prices should be as
good now as they were before the trust
was formed; therefore we do know
that it is not over production that is
the cause. Therefore be it
Resolved, By Red Oak Lodge. No.
542, that we ask the merchants of
Rocky Monnt and Nashville not to buy
any tobacco from the American To
bacco Company; that we pledge our
selves not to trade with any merchant
who will not agree to co operate with
us in breaking down the trust.
2. That we fend a copy of the same
to the County Alliance and urge them
to endorse it ; that we send a copy to
The Progressive Farmer, the Rattler
and the Farmers' Advocate for publi
cation ; that we ask the County Alli
ance to appoint a committee of three
to wait on the merchants of the two
above towns with a bill like this ; that
as many as will not sign it, they re
port their names to the next county
meeting, so that every Lodge may
know the name of every merchant who
will not co-operate with us in helping
to break down the trust.
J. I. Everett, Sec'y.
LETTER FR
FORSYTH.
Pinnacle Alliance, No. 2014,
Culler, tf. C.
Mr. Editor: Having seen a short
communication in your paper, claim
ing to represent Pinnacle Town Alli
ance, we desire to say through your
paper to all whom it may concern, that
we know of no such legal organization,
nor do we know how there can be any
legal organization there, as it is only
one mile from Pinnacle Sub Alliance;
and furthermore, the .v material out of
which they propose to organize, have
proved themselves disloyal to the State
Constitution and our Rules of Order
while with us. The pretended organ
ization is mainly composed of expelled,
dismissed, and seceded members. Will
the authorities grant them a charter,
allowing them to receive into the Order
inelligible persons, men, women and
children I It so, they would be well
suited. As they have openly denounced
the Constitution and Rules of Order,
some of them saying it is wrong, an
other saying he could write abetter
one". Now we would ask some good
Alliance brother, is there any use of a
constitution, or obligation, if we have
no respect for them or ourselves?
44A hint to the wise is sufficient," so
beware ! remembering, 44 All is not gold
that glitters " 44 Numbers are no mark
that men the right have found. The
few were saved in Noah's ark, and
many millions drowned."
Fraternally yours,
G. W. Hunt, Sec'v.
SOLID FOR POLK.
Mt. Carmel Alliance, Moore County ,
Takes a Concesns of Opinion.
Mr. Editor : Last Saturday, at our
regular mee ing, one of our truest
members wanted to find out how the
members stood for President, so ho
requested all the Hill men to stand up.
but to get no response. He then asked
all the Cleveland men to rise and one
responded. He then said that ho
wanted to know if there was any Polk
men in the Lodge, if so he wanted them
to rise, and every member present, as
quick as thought, rose to their feet.
The number present was 22, and I
have seen eighs others who wish to be
in that number, and I don't believe
that we have one man in 544 that is
for Hill, but I think that every man
would be for Col. Polk.
W. D. Wall, Vice Pres't.
AN APPEAL.
Mr. Editor: At a regular meeting
of Lone Star Alliance, No. 1,192, held i
Saturday, the 6th day of February,
1892, a committee was appointed to
draw up an appeal asking help to pay
the loss sustained by Bro. Jos. R Ellis,
who had the misfortune to lose by fire,
on the 4th day of last month, his cook
room, table ware and cooking utensils,
a large shelter and farming impleg .
ments, also about three hundred bushels
peanuts. His loss is estimated at about
$500, but has received help from hisr
neighbors and brethren of the Order.
Bro. Ellis is a member in good stand-'
ing with this Alliance. He has a wife
and ten children, and his loss i3 greatly '
felt by him. being disabled by the loss
of one leg in the service of his country.
We hope each Secretary and President
of the Sib Alliance will present this
appeal to their Alliance and contribute
a. small amount to his relief An"--amount
thankfully received by him'
and this Alliance. All ( ontributior.s
may be sent to our Secretary, R. H.
Parker, Wiggins X Roads, Gates
county, N. C. ;
W. H. Riddick, :
C. A. Vann, c
R H. Parker,
.Ji
, .
1 Committee M
The Progressive Farmer
from April 1st to Nov. 15th
for 50 cents.
Make up your Clubs.
STOKES COUNTY.
Sandy Ridge Alliance, i
Whereas, We the officers and mem-,
bers of Sandy Ridge Alliance, No.
1,900, in session this day, Feb. .Tth,
1892, do 4 '
Resolve, That we go on record as en-;
dorsing our noble President, L. L.
Polk, in all his actions and patriotic
work throughout the entire country,!
and hereby tender him our respects
for his manly fight for the rights of
the masses. , i
2. That we unanimously endorse tho
Ocala platform, and especially the Suo
Treasury plank, and also the proceed4
ings of tne late meeting of the National
Council, held at Indianapolis, and that
we urge upon our brethren everyjr
where to show the same unanimity
and that we tell our enemies whe
they attack our leaders, they attac
us and our best interests, aad what w
believe to be the btst interest of ttt
majority of the people of this gredt
country. i
3. That we will press tjieso demand
uoon the Dublic servants tof this entir
nation until we get entirte relief front
the onerous and oppressive burdens
that the politicians have pliled upon usj
4. That we will not support any canv '
didate of any party unless he first en j
dorses and stands equarerjr upon the
Ocala platform. v
5. That a copy of these reautonsi,.-.
be sent to The Progressive was slUexail(l
for publication and all ref probably dl Louis plaO.
to copy the eame, that tbt to the rif learn tha '
may Know every wnere no tas noc m ' i,f
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ALEXANDER COUNTY: . V,ing ne
!?a!pwr'
An Important Resolution for the Con-f Vjf
eration of All. V"'
Fork Institute, N. C. I ,
Mr. Editor: Below is a resolution
passed by the Alexander County Alii- s
ance, No. 1,315, at its meeting on Jan-5
uary 15th, 1892. You will please pub ! f
lish in The Progressiva Facmer and
oblige:
Resolved, That the Secretary of all,
Sub Alliances be requested to comply'
with section 4, page 8 of our Constitu
tion, and that said Secretaries shall ac
company their report with a list of;
delegates to the county meeting, so
thit the County Secretary can have
his report out and tho roll ready for
calling, and .that those Sub-Alliance? ,
that fail to comply with the aboyo;
shall be denied representation in said ;
county meeting. .V
R. F. White, Pres't.
R. C. Allen, 3ec'y.
The Progressiro Farmer
from April 1st to Nov. 15th j
for 50 cents. Mke vP 2 ctubsA i