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ALLIANCE TALKS. NEWS OF THE ORDER FROM ALL SECTIONS. Stems of Interest to Alliance men Everywhere. The Mill Creek, Ga., Alliance endorses the Ocala platform of the Farmers’ Alli¬ ance “whether it be known as the first party or the third party, and that our woj thy 3tate President be instructed to stand upon it, even if it be called first or third party. ” **» “It is The Progressive Farmer says: now pretty certain that many of tbe farmers who oppose the Alliance are not at all acquainted with its doings or ob¬ jects. They accept the biased making statements of partisan papers without any investigations or without studying the matter. This is very unfair.” St * “Quite The Milton (W. Va.) Star says: a number of uninformed farmers labor under ihe delusion that tho Alliance movement is of very recent origin, and will have but an ephemeral existence. Such is not the case. Texas, the State of its birth, has just held her twelfth annual State Alliance, and the order in Texas is much stronger in number and more united in purpose and more deter¬ mined in resolution than ever before. The order, however, in many of the States is young in years but strong in spirit and growing fast. The order now in the United States numbers about four million members. ” The Free Press so-called (Winfield, Kans.,) says: agri¬ “Most of the farmers or cultural papers are nothing calculated but partisan ^deceive i papers clothed in a garb cannot to the people. Ihe farmers afford to support papers that are oppos¬ ing their interests. For years these pa¬ pers have taught the farmers that they should let politics alone, and that work¬ ing harder and harder was the key-note to success, and most of the mischief that bad legislation has brought about must be attributed to this attempt to keep the farmer out of politics. It has been the •chemes of the money kings, and it is time that the people were opening their eyes to theatrue situation of affairs.” **» Dakota Pluralist (Huron, S. D.) says: “One ean hardly pick up democratic a republican paper of the North or a of the South without finding one are more edi¬ torials or copied articles smiching the character of the Alliance leaders, Such papers are not considered faithful unless they can show their ardor in that partic¬ ular line. No word of commendation for the Alliance or the principles it ad¬ vocates is ever seen in their columns, hence, what rot it is for men who are laboring to extend ihe principles of the order to still cling to tho filth that is poured in upon them weekly. Fight for your own and your enemies will respect you for your manhood. The fight is now on. The question is, shall we be free¬ men or wage slaves? ‘Shall the citizen or the dollar rule?”’ / The “The Alliance Alliance Monitor comprises (Falkville, major¬ Ala.,) •ays: a ity of the voters of Alabama. These voters have the right to their and opinions, their to their policies, to their plans exercising purposes. They are simply have the right of citizenship in all they undertaken and all they propose to ac¬ complish. They have all their material interests and the welfare of their chil¬ dren involved in the result. It is not only their right, but their duty to do all they are undertaking. They would be recre¬ ant to the demands of manhood and every obligation incumbent upon them if they should do less. A majority of them regard the union of the West and South as the easiest, best and safest plan to be pursued, and those who claim to be their leaders should seek that consumma tion.” *** Cal.) The People's Journal, (Lompac, others, oays: “Alliancemen as well as should not believe one-half the reports of l Alliance doings that are telegraphed They to the city dailies from the east. are generally framed to’suit the schemes of tke enemies of the Alliance dissensions movement, in the and i they can Alliance cause this coast, or ranks of the on joining deter farmers and laborers from the organization the object aimed at will be accomplished. The leading organs of both the great political parties either •neer at or boldly antagonize the Alliance movement, and the smaller fry copy their remarks as so much solid truth. From this time on till after the election next fall Alliance men may be on the lookout for all manner of “yarns” iu a certain class of papers, calculated to injure a movement that is becoming a terror to the capitalists and monopolists whose golden riveted collars tbe conductors of such journals wear.” The Independent (Grand Forks, N. D.) •ays: “Tbe opponents of the sub-treas¬ ury plan ought to address themselves to the task of showing how much products preferable it is for the farmers to sell at cost of production and pay the syndicate which purchases them from 50 to 100 pei cent, profit when they arc consumed. That is the condition now. Tbe elevator trust is on top. The question is, should this elevator trust robbery continue, or had the government best provide offers protec- the tion ? How? Tho Alliance sub-treasury, If there is a better or more efficient plan to meet the demands and requirements, let it be brought forth. But the present robberies ought not to continue, nor ought the government to permit them to continue. The farmers want tie government to perform its function to protect the citizen from robbery. They pay for the protection, They want it; they are entitled to it. If they shall persist and insist, they will get it. The question must be met. It most be if settled aright. It will be settled aright, there is any power in votes; aud votes decide every issue in this country.” LAND LOANS. The Economist says: There is much confusion which has led to considerable misapprehension in regard to the The land loan demand of the Alliance. pre¬ cise language of the demand is as fol¬ lows : “We demand that the government shall establish sub-treasuries or deposi tories in the several states, which shall loan money direct to the people at a low rate of interest, not to exceed 2 per cent per annum, on non-perishable farm pro ducts, and also upon real estate, with proper limitations upon the quantity of land and amount of money.” This does not contemplate the wild indiscriminate loans that is charged against it, but expressly declares to the contrary, that the amount of both land and loan shall be properly limited. It leaves all the safeguards and limitations to the wisdom and discretion of Con gress, whose proper function is to legis late upon all matters of this character. STATE MEETINGS. So far the results of the State meet¬ ings have disclosed been vary healthy gratifying. They have a growth in mem¬ bership and, what is far better, a unity of sentiment and determination that is sure to bring success and progress to the Order. In hold Mississippi, which was among the last to its meetings, the breth ren mands were practically a unit upon the de of the Order, and were filled with enthusiasm over the great work now in drogress throughout the State. The bitter political contest and relentless warfare that is being made on tbe Alliance there, has both increased and solidified the membership and proved under great difficulties the vitality and vigor of the Oerter. In Mis souri the State meeting has been held and the honor of the Alliance vindicated. The welfare of the Order fo now in loyal keeping bership and and unification a rapid increase in breth- mem among the ren is looked for in the near future. The brethren in the State are loyal and intelligent, and can be trusted to do what is right and proper. All good Alliance members should rejoice at the changed condition in Missouri, and aid the breth ren there in their contest for a correct in terpretation of the demands of the Order. — Economist. *** STAND BY THE DEMANDS. The Tarboro Advocate rises to remark: “The more we read the comments of the press of both parties, and note its atti tude toward the Alliance, the more united and determined we should be in our efforts to secure the reform measures which the Alliance has inaugurated, There is an under-current that is sweep ing agaiust the foundation of our vigilantly order with such a force that unless watched and earnestly resisted, will have thq effect of destroying much of tho power and influence of the organization, While our brethren are sanguine of ac - complishing many things for the good of the organization, they should not be for getful of the fact that the mightiest forces arrayed against us are to be resist re sisted; and in order to them successfully we must be united in one solid line. We must haz ard almost anything in and order to secure the utmost unity harmony in the organization. The most essential prerequisite to the securement of any re form in which the masses of the people are interested is unity, and we admonish our brethren throughout the adopted country to stand by the demands as at Ocala, Florida. Thay are the embodi ment—the essence—of the principles of honest, just, wise and economic govern¬ ment, and it is our duty to maintain them. After calm and deliberate reflec¬ tion they were convention, formulated aud for adoption in by that great seeing them the embodiment of wisdom and jus¬ tice, they were adopted as the platform of the Farmers’ Alliance and Industrial Union of America. We have espoused a great cause—one that requires oppressed gigantic tfforts on the part of an and down-trodden class of people to throw off the fetters of the enormous money powers of the country, and let not petty jealousies and bickerings estrange you in the fight against these monsters. *** THE OCALA DEMANDS—KEEP THEM BEFORE THE PEOPLE. lo. We demand the abolition of na¬ tional banks. J. We demand that tbe government shall establish Sub-Treasuries or deposi¬ tories in the several States, which shall loan money direct to the people at a low rate of interest, not to exceed two per cent, per annum, on nonperishable with farm products, and also upon real estate’, proper limitations upon the quantity of land and amount of money. e. We demand that the amount of the circulating medium be speedily increased to not less than $50 demand per capita. Congress 2. That we that shall pass such laws that will effectually prevent the dealing in futures of all ag¬ ricultural and mechanical productions; of proced providing a striugent system the prompt ure in trials that will secure conviction, and imposing such penalties compli as shall secure the most perfect ance with the law. 8. We condemn the silver bill recently lieu passed by Congress, and demand in thereof the free and unlimited coinage of silver, of laws 4. We demand the passage prohibiting alien ownership of land, and that Congress take prompt action to de- vise some plau to obtain all lands now owned by aliens and foreign syndicates; i and that all lands now held by ruilroids and other corporations in excess of such as is actually used and needed by them be reclaimed by the government, and held for actual settlers only. doctrine 5. Believing in the of equal rights to all und special privileges to none, we demaud— a. That our national legislation shall ho so framed in the future us not to build up one industry at the expense of an¬ other. b. We further demand a removal of the existing heavy tariff tax from the neces¬ sities of life, that the poor of our land must have, c ■ We further demand a just and equi table system of graduated tax on in comes. d. We believe that the money of the country should be kept as much as pos sible in the hands of the people, and , hence we demand that all national and State revenues shall be limited to the ne- 1 eessary expenses of the government eco comically and honestly administered, j ^nd just ,We State demand and the national most governmental rigid, honest ; control and supervision of the means of Public communication and transporta j tion > aQ d if this control and supervision j does not remove the abuse now existing, ™ demand the government ownership of such means of communication and trans¬ portation. . that the Congress of 7. We demand j 1 the United States submit providing an amendment I to the constitution for an elec¬ tion of United States Senators by direct vote of the people of each State. *** REFORM PAPERS. The Progressive Farmer has the follow ing timely article commendatory of the i reform press of North Carolina. The same reasoning and argument given for their support and encouragement by all I members of the order holds goods in every section of the country. The Pro gressive Farmer says: i “In North Carolina we have ten pa pers that have joined the of them reform move ment. Very few if any are new I recruits, their editors having been en- 1 gaged in alliance work for some years. Most of these papers have been started or i purchased with the view of advocating J the reform movemeut, anxious In most that these cases I our farmers were very ! papers be started, knowing the great io fluenceof tbe press when directed right, Now the reform press has certain duties to perform. It must be plain to all. , The editors of such papers must be hon | j est, truthful and fearless. editorial There should be no extremist in the chair, but at the same time a milk and cider i man has no abiding place in the office of ! a reform paper. Any paper fa ling 1 to come up to the requirements will be dropped from the list of reform . papers. A paper should stand by our demands and work to change our condi I tions. But at the same time these papers should represent all classes. What is the duty of the members of the Alliance j and the general public ? The members of the Alliance own and are interested in | the success of these papers financially an d in the success of the reforms they advocate. Hence it is apparent that they i should give the papers the most liberal j support possible. Self-protection these is the i first law of nature, therefore papers i are entitled to the support of farmers j fi rs ^ °f ®11. _Our National and State j organs are entitled to liberal support, j i their great columns. issues ought But to the be local discussed I Q papers j should have more liberal support than j they depend ever have had. little These meat papers from poli- enn n °t on a ticians and others; they depend entire ly upon a legitimate subscription list and advertising patronage. Another thought right here. Our people must stop sending such a great mass of matter for publication to the State and National organs. When a man begins an article for publication he naturally wants it to reach as many people as possible. Owing to this the larger reform papers are crow¬ ded almost out of existence. Now send some of your thunder to your local Alli¬ ance paper and try to air your views among your home people. This will not detract anything from the efficiency of the State and National organs, for they are always full to the brim, and may add interest to the local paper. Above all give your local paper more liberal sup¬ port. Don’t pay your money for pluto¬ cratic papers that don’t care whether you are slaves or free citizens. Spread them among the people and make them inter¬ esting. If you mean business do this, if not get out of tho reform movement and go to work on the other side. A WATERY GRAVE. Forty People Perish in a Steam¬ ship Collision. A cablegram of Friday from Athens, Qreece, states that a collision has taken place off Cape Colonua, the most south¬ ern pejint of Attica, between the Italian steamship Taorimina, of the Italian Mes sageries Company, and the Greek steam¬ ship Thessalia. The Taorimina sank soon captain, after several the of accident, her drowning and forty her of crew the passengers. Tbe second officer of the Taormina and a number of passen¬ gers, who were standing ou the bridge at the time the collision occurred, were saved by boats of the Thessalia. Movement Of Specie. ___ -— The exports ©f specie from tbe port of New York during the week ended Sept. 12th, amounted to $717,752, of which $20,232 was gold, and $697,620 silver, Ail the silver and $14,627 in gold went to England, and $5,785 in gold went to South America. The imports of specie during the week amounted to $05,865, of which $22,471 was gold, and $42,895 was silver. Hkr V CO % ■ FOI .00 LADIES ■A POLICE. fcORBOYa iKtot *1751 ir l8 FOHe 8E3 W. L. DOUGLAS S3 SHOE GENTLEMEN THE BEST 8HOE IN THE WORLD FOR THE MONEY? GENTLEMEN and LADIES, save your dol. Jars by wearing W. L. Douglas Shoes. They meet the wants Of all classes, and are the most economical foot-wear ever offered for the money. Beware of dealers who offer other makes, as ba ing Douglas Just Shoes, as good, with and be sure you have W. L. name and price stamped on bottom. W. L. Douglas, Brockton, Mass. ,, HT TAKE NO SUBSTITUTE. -A 3 Insist on local advertised dealers supplying yon. EWI3’ 98 % LYE ■ Powderod and Perfumed. (PATENTED.) made. Strongest and purest Lye Hard Makes the best perfumed without boil¬ Soap in 20 minutes ing. It is the best for softening water cleansing waste wash¬ pipes, disinfecting sinks, closets, ing bottles, paints, trees, etc. PENNA. SALT MFG. Pa. CO., Gen. Agents, Phila., SMITH’S WORM OIL Is Undoubtedly the Best, Quickest, and Most Reliable Worm Medicine Sold. Athens, Ga., Dec. 8, 1877. A few nights since I gave my son one dose of Worm Oil, and the next day he passed 16 large worms. At the same time I gave one dose to toy little girl, four years old, and she passed 8Cworms, from 4 to 15 inches W. long. F. Phillips. Sold Everywhere. 23 Cents. TlflUR HUml. STUDY, Book-kbbpinq, Business Forms, Penmanship, Arithmetic, Short-hand , etc., U THoaoUGHLr College, TiUOHT 43? by .U Main A11,. Circulars Buffalo. N. free. Y. Brraut’s St., Jjjk A AVWQ m»k« 100 PBS CENT u 4 win J 748 CASH Prize* n Ubg * ■ on rt'j CorMfe. Be)U. nBrodM, and AUdlniaM. Stwpln ton. TnrrUorjr. Ur. Bridgman, *!» tou,N.T. Modern Improvement* Mr. Citiman—“You have a very fine trout pond, I understand.” Mr. Wayback—“Yessir. I raise trout for a livin’.” T What do you charge for fishing in it 3 “Don’t allow no strangers to fish in it. Might catch th’ wrong kind, you know.” “Bui I was told this was a good place for a day’s sport.” “Y’r right about that. You and y’r friend go over to that thoro arbor, an’ take it easy. My wife ’ll bring ye out a bottle o’ whisky an’ some glasses. At ’bout train time I’ll fill yer baskets with fish, lift ye inter the wagon, an’ drive ye to the depot .”—New Fork Weekly. Knew The Ropes. Experienced Traveler (at railroad res¬ taurant)— “When did that man at the other table give his order?” Waiter—“ ’Bout ten minutes ago, sah.” “What did he order?” “Beefsteak and fixin’s, sah.” •‘How much did he fee you?” “Quarter, sah.” “Well, here’s half a dollar. Cook him another steak and bring me his.” News. “Yes, sah .”—Street & Smith's Good Confirmed. The favorable impression produced on the first appearance of the agreeablo liquid fruit remedy Syrup of Figs a few years ago has been more than confirmed by the pleasant expe¬ rience of all who have used It, and the success of the proprietors and manufactures the Cali¬ fornia Fig Syrup Company. Cool the blood by drinking cold water in which a little pure . ream of tartar has been dissolved. A. M. “Hall’s PRIEST, Catarrh Druggest, Cure Shelbyvll gives )e, best Ind., says : the of satisfaction. Can get plenty of testimonials, as it cures every one who takes it.” Druggists sell it, 75c. HOW TO GET WELL j a question of vital importance, but it is equally important that you use some harmless remedy; many people completely wreck their health by taking mercury and potash mixtures, for pimples and blotches, or some othel trivial disease. S. S. S. is purely vegetable containing no mercury or poison of any kind. And is at the same time an infallible cure for skin diseases. Treatise on Blood and Skin diseases free. THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO.. Atlanta, Ga. —ELY’S CREAM BALM—Cleanses the Nasal! Heals Passages, Allays Pain and Inflammation, | I the Sores, Restores /Taste and Smell, and Cures K£gtDiNHf> A A Gives Keller at once for Co eaa. •s> Apply into the Nostrils. - It is Quickly Absorbed. 66 Y. ffl! e 4 Q 6 ** 1 <1 Jc tlMM n m m m The French Crown Jewels were distrib¬ uted and sold to the public; their peculiar cutting them. and shape enables one to easily recog¬ nize We have some of these jewels m stock, and will be pleased to exhibit them”. In monds, Rubies, Pearls, by Opals, far Sapphirets largest and Dia¬ we have the stock in the south, and quote the lowest prices for really fine Stones. Don’t buy before seeing our goods. J. P- Stevens & Bro., Jewelers, 47 Whitehall 8t., Atlauta, Ga. Bond tor catalogue. be,coo $50 than PURE REWARDS# HAVANA Cuttings in tho fillers of our DON ’T brand of cigars. mm i UUll I snoe to 10 cent cigars. B. ELLIR & CO.. WINSTON, NORTH CAROLINA *” money, to send postal card with full address to p. U. CAD Y, 305 High St., Providence, B-U ngAU WlluE W rax, N khvocs, WnrrcHXD mortals get well sad keep weU. Health Helper WBVIa ten* how. SI) eta. a year. Sample copy bee. Dr. J. H. DYB. Editor. Buffalo. N. Y. Addie*s SmJ UfiE&VilXi:, ournal of PA. AdvonturOf^niy fcenu postal note —nOmmm a 25C stamp®, n words FltBK adv* to ©very subscriber. PENSION A. N. U. ..... .......Thirty-nine,’91 0 & Cures taste. 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It’s the cheapest, too. With this, you pay only for the good you get. And nothing else is “just as good.* It may be better—for the dealer. But he isn’t the one that’s to b& helped.