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lENTl'IIEH AT THE POBT OFFICK AT DAII.\8, TEXAS, AS SF( ONF C1.AS8 MAI' MATTKH.l
Official Journal of Texas State .4llian.cc, and of the National Farmers JUiancc and Co-operaiitc I'viov of dm erica.
VOL. VII. NO. 46.
DALLAS, TEXAS, TUESDA Y, NO V. 13. 1SS8.
WHOLE AO. Sli-ii.
■ LiOuU,
Nasbrlile,
Memphis,
L1U1* RMk,
and Blrmlnrhaim. 41k
JESSE FRENCH PIANO & ORGAN CO.
8500,000 CAPITAU
All goods warranted and aald low
for each. Quick talea and small
profits is the motto that has won for
this company such remarkable «ve
cess. It la well known and thor-
oughly reliable. Write as before
□FFICIAL.
purchasing; a two-cent stamp may tare you money.
JESSE FRENCH PIANO & OBGAN CO.,
Kutuilte, Tib#.
P. T. COURSKY.
8 B. II I E Y
LAND, LAJSTIDT
Persons wishing: to buy, sell or exchango city or country (improved or unimproved) lands
for resident, farming or ranch purposes, will do well to placo tloir business with us. Wo
havo a great variety of choioe lands, in different parts of the state, for sale or oxcliango on
the most liberal terms. We are propared to suit ail applicants. Your business and corros -
pondence respectfully solicited,
COUKSEV A HUEV.
Real Estate AgentB, 013 Elm Street, ... - DALLAS, TEXAS.
wm. d. cleveland & co.,
OF HOUSTON,
solicit the patronage of all those
who wish to
WSffTP COTTON DIRECT TO
HEADQUARTERS
For Sale on Commission.
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There is nobettermethodof bulk-
ing ootton than to ship it to a first
class factorage house that rocelves
thousands of bales each we k.
Drs. BETTS & BETTS,
(¡01 MAIN STREET.
DAI^LAí?, TUX AS.
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MfDl/ni 10 Dobilitv, Speraieatorrhrea, Seminal
nLn'UUO Losses. Night Emissions. Loss ol
Vina Powers, Sleepiessnet-H Despondency.
Loss of Memory, Confusion of I dons, Lss'i-
tude, Gloominess. Deprosslon o) Snirits, Aver-
sion to Society. Easily Discouraged, Luck of
Confidence, Dull, Listless, Unlit (or Study or
Business, and finds life a burden, Hufely,
Permanently nnd Privately Cured.
Rl nnn AND QI/IM Diseases,Syphilis, adlsease
DLUUU flWU ul\IPI most horrible in its results
completely eradicated without the uso of
mercury, Scrofula, Erysipelns, Fever, Hores,
Hlolohet. Pimples, Ulcers, Pains in the Head
Bones, Syphiletio Sore Tiirout, Mouth and
Tongue, Catarrh, etc., Permanently Cured
when Others have Failed.
URINARY Kidney and Bladder Troubles, Wenk
Unll'iiM Bai'k, Burning Urine. Frequency of
Urinating, Urine high-colored, or with a milky
sc lment on standing. Gonorrbcen, Gle t, Cyp-
tiUs, etc., promptly and safely cured. Charges
reasonable,
To Young; and Middle-aged Men,
AQIIQC PI IRC The awful effectB of early
OUnt uUnC vlet*. which brings Organic
Weakness destroying both mind and body,
with all Its dreadful ilis permanently cured.
IIDCTUmil STRICTURE permanently oured,
UiILI riLn/lL removal complete neither knife,
oaustio or dilation—without pain or injury.
Proof indlsnu cable.
(IRQ RETTC Address those who have Im-
UnOi ULllO paired themselves by Improper
Indulgence and solitary itabus, «hloh ruin
both body and mind unfitting them lor busi-
ness, study or marriage.
MARRIED MEN. or those entering on that
happy life, awat e of physical debility, nuiokly
assisted.
OlIR 8U(;CK 8
Is based npon facts. First-experience. Hec-
ond—Every case is especially studied, thus
starting aright. Third—Mculelne are pre-
pared In our laboratory exaotlv to suit, each
oaae, thus effecting all cures without injury.
I* Send 6 cents postage for celebrated
works on Chronic. Nervous and Delicate Dis-
eases. Thousands oured. |3T A frl< ndly let-
ter or e>U may save future suffering and
shame, and add golden years toll'e tW~No
letters answered unless accompanied by four
oents In stamps. Address or call on
DRS. BRTTH 4 BETTS,
001 Main St.. Dallas, Texas.
MONEY TO LOAN.
On Improved Farms and Ranohes. in North
and Centritl Texns, btlow rates and on ilmo
to suit, Save expense bynpplylng direct to
C. E. WELLESLEY,
Dallas, Texas.
CHEAP LANDS.
For sale in Archer, Clay, Jack and Young
countlos, in tracts of 380 to 5,00(1 acres. Easy
terms. Apply to C. E. WELLKSLEY,
Dallas, Texas.
Or JAMES J. CHITWOOD,
Antelope, Jack County, Texas,
who will show the land.
Texas Business College,
Temporary Capitol
Austin, Texas.
has the finest school room facilities in the
South, and larger attendai.ee than any school
of its a e in the state Shurthund Type-writ'
ing, Penmanship and Telegraphy are special-
ties; Book-keeping by actual business prac-
tice. Telegraph department In ohaige of a
practical Western Union oporntor. Three
scholarships, $110, to be given away. For cir-
culars and specimen of penmanship.
Address, L. R. WALDEN, Principal.
Alliance Badges.
Every member should have oro
roll gold, sent to at.y arc toss for
cents.
REGALIA BADGE >.
Ol KECTORY,
Officers of the National Farmers Alliance and
Co-Operative Union.
President—C. W. Mucuno, 1108 Wood street,
Dallas, Tex.
First Vioo-Preaident—L. L. Polk, Raleigh,
N, C,
vlf!b-PHESIDKMTS.
Mississippi—R. T. Love. Chestor.
North Carolina—S. 11. Alexandor, Charlotte.
Alabama—H. P. Bone, MaysvlUe.
Louisiana—Linn Tanner, Chcmyvillo.
Arkansas—W, H. Moore.
Kentucky—S. II. Erwin, Clinton.
Missouri—A. B. Johnson, Kltchey.
Tennessee—J. H. McDowell, .lackson.
Texas—M. D. K. Tavlor, Jefferson.
Florida—Oswald Wilson, Marlanna.
Secretary—E. 11. Wurren, 80b Wood street,
Dallas, Tex.
Treasurer—E. A. Gardner, Dresden, Tenn.
Chaplain—J. C, .Tones. Louisiana.
Lecturer—Ben Torrell, Seguin.Tex.
Assistant Lecturer—J. A. Tetts. Huston, La.
Doorkeeper—1. N.Qreshnm, Green Hill, Ala,
^AssistantDoorkeeper—H. C. Brown, Clinton,
Ieargeant-nt-Arms—T. E. Groóme, Missis-
*e and place of noxt meeting—Seoond
Wednesday in October, 1888, at Meridian, Miss.
Officers of Texas Stats Alliance.
President- Evan Jonos, Dublin.
Vloe-Prosideut—T. M. Smith, Blooming
Grove.
Secretary—H. G. Moore, Fort Worth.
Treasurer—.!. A. Landers, Grandview.
Chaplain McCrorey, Livingston.
Lecturer—J. I. NooUy, Moxia.
Assistant Lecturer-
Doorkeeper—T. Calloway.
Assistant Doorke por—John Worbash.
Sergeant-at-Arms — L. D. Wright, Spring-
town.
Exeeutlvo Committee—B. J. Kendrick,Chair-
man. Waco.
B. F. Rogers, Palestine,
D. M. Cunninglium, lietiuklss.
Judiciary Committee—W. H. Potty, Lipan.
C. W. (Jeers, Denton.
M. D, K. Taylor, Jefforson.
Officers of the Planters National Allianoe of
the United States of Amerlea.
J. M. Clark, President.
.1. A. Hiokoy, Secretary.
J. H. Donovan, Treasurer.
it. M. Johnson, Lrcturor,
G. W. Nunn, Conductor.
Co-operative Manufacturing Alliance of Texas
S.J. Chapman, President, Johnson county.
A. L. Kossior, Vioe-Pres., New Uriumfels.
W. Garnett, Seorctary, Fischers Store, Comal
oounty.
1. H. Roberts, Treasurer, Cotton Gin, Froo-
stone county.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
A, L. Kossior, G. H. Stovail, D, J. Eddleman
W. 11 Klminlns, E, F. May,
The President, S. J. Chapman, Rx-oflloio
a member of the board
Vice-President—G. W. Martin,Sulphur Hock.
Secretary—K. 11. Mooreltead, WaftorChapel.
Treasurer— L. 11. Audlgier, Lltteoek.
Chaplain—1. P. Langley, LUtle Hook.
Executive Comiuittoo—C. A. Stewart, chair-
man, Powhuttan: It. B. Carl Leo, secrolary. Lit-
tle Hook; 8. K. Sweet, John Duuaway, Isaac
MoCraoken.
State finslness Agents.
Texas—C. W. Maeune, 308 Wood St, Dallas.
Alabama—11. P. Bone, MaysvlUe.
Mississippi—W. K. Lacy, Carthage.
Tonnest.ee—W. 1). Clark, Berry Block,
T
villo.
Missouri—W, D. Ilatn, Poplar Bluff.
Arkansas—K. B. CarlLee, Little Hock.
Florlda -OswaUl Wilson, Mttrlnnuu.
North Carolina—L. L. 1'olk, Italelgh, N. C
Naslt-
Offlcers of Indian Territorial Alliance.
President— C. E. Hotchkln, Caddo.
Vice President Goo. Bess.
Secretary—M. McGough, Pauls Valley.
Treasurer— Zack Gardner.
Chaplain—W. .1. II. Lloyd.
LeotuA'r— Robert Betty.
Assistant Lecturer—J 8. Pickens.
Door-Heeper—1). A Kiddle.
' stan'
Assist:
Harris.
For Alliances and members, ne loilge Is com-
plete without a set for offices and its tuotut-ers.
Prices In gold plate, set !), $4, or45 cents ea> hi
silver til, oriM contseaeh. Write lor illustrated
circular and prlcos of seals.
THE BRADLEY MFG. CO.
Fort Worth, Texas.
Dallas dental parlors-
P. CHEANY. D I). 8., Proprietor,
iOil and 711 Klin St., Dallas, Texas,
n Call, write or telephone, and
;tnake appointments, in order to
hovo lime reserved for your
*— work.
A Chance of a Life Time!
U3T In order to enhance the value of
the half of each block reserved irom
sale, us well ub to promote the growth
of tho lending town of WestToxas,
we have decided to offer to any per-
son in the United States who will
send $5.(10, a deed with full and complete
warrantee, to a lot 50x140 feet, In Simpson's
Addition to Colorado City, Texas,
and a copy of Streets Monthly
for one year. All taxes on Buid lots
being paid for the year 1888. Send
all orders, with money, or lor lur-
ther lmformatlon to
STREETS MONTHLY.
Fort Worth, Texas.
LOCAL BREVITIES
C
rlMER'S Royal
1 WIVDHIIJi.
Win tttli MINDER and
Submerged Stock Tank WaterHeater
' All Indispensable to Farmers, Dmrymcn and
Stock Knlwrr. PUMPS. Tanks,Cylinders. Pipe,
ete. Write for Catalogue, and mention this
paper. K. U WlNGHH, Freeport, 111.
IMPROVED EXCELSIOR IWUMTOR
, M. , . _ _ Boa,
|B tuoreMfiil operation. OiiM«ntc«l
SlsSsiSSSS
HARI.ES F. CLINT'S law oilice is 70 .tlaiti
St. Dallas, Tex., opposite St. George hotel.
JAME4C. l'A i TON, Attornev at-Law,
TtillMainStioe . Dallas, Texas.
N. S. Burnham, M. I)., eye, ear and
throat surgeon, San Antonio, Texas.
Wall paper—H. Hamilton. 747 Elm Street.
Paints, oils, etc.—H. Hamilton, 747 film
Street.
If you want School Books, either new or
second hand, go to Miller's, No 10U Lamar
street. r...—
For molasses barrels, one-half barrels and
kegs, go to or address Dallas Barrel Facto-
ry, Dallas, Texas.
J. A. Holland, Attorney-aHaw. Office
corner of Third AMain streets, Fort Worth,
Texas. Tour business solicited.
School or Miscellaneous Books, either
new or second hand, in endless quantities
and at lowest prices, at Miller's Book Store,
No. 109 Lamar street.
It ta a Faot.
Our Secretary's Receipt Baok is the han-
diest thing extant. Send for one. Remit
price, 60c, with order.
Dr. O. E. Stowers, Dentist: Office, 2nd
floor,848Elm St, Dallaa, Texas. Has been in
regular practice since graduating In 1S72.
Services equal to the best, and at reasona-
ble rates.
Fianoa sad Or rana.
If you want a iirst-ciasi Piano or Organ
as Manufacturera prices and save oommie-
tion, address Alcott A Matnor.
Manufacturers agts.. 610 film St. Dallas.
Mention Mancuar.
Tbe Western Security company of Fort
Wortb, Tex., which is chartered under the
laws of Texas, Is one of the solvent institu-
tions of North Texas, having always on
hand money sufficient to supply anv demand
that may ne made upou It. It fs loaning
money to fanners at small rate ot Interest,
and upon the most liberal terms as to time.
W. SommeTvllie, president of tbe company,
has done business in Fort Worth for several
years, where be has gained an enviable rep-
utation an account ol fair dealing.
Officers of Kentucky State Alliance.
J. E. Qulcksall,President, Ezel.
J. M. Hainsey Vlco-Presldtnt, E/,ol.
B. I* Davis, Secretary, Ezel.
Ch rlos Pack. Treasurer. Sip.
Sherman Pack, Lecturer, Quod.
D. J. Wheeler Asst Lecturer. Flat Gap.
M. Clevenger, Chaplain. Blain
C. li. Wlteolor. Doorkeeper, Flat Gap.
M. <'handler, A. D.. I.o • in itisvillo,
8. D. Hamilton, Sergt.-at-Arnts. Dlngti".
Isaac W. Uose, S'ttt<' Bus Afrt., Maytown.
Frank Ramy.Chm. Ex Coin,, Blain.
Officers of North Carolina State Alliance.
President —8. H. Alexander, Charlotte.
Vice-President— T. lvey, Asltpole.
Secretary—L. L. Polk, Ualelgh.
Treasurer—J. D. Allen, Falls
Lecturer—George Wilcox, Carbonton.
Assistant Lecturer— I). D. Mclntyro, Lau-
rlnburg.
Chaplain—E. .1. Edwards. Cedar Creok.
Doorkeeper-W. H. Tomllnson, Fayottevllle.
Assistant Doorkeeper- It. T. Kuslt, Mount
Gllead.
Sergeant-at-Arms—J. S. Holt, Chalk Level.
Officers of Missouri State Alliance.
President—J.M. Anthony, Fredrlcktown.
Vice-President—H.K . Mllllken.
Secretory—Geo. W. Iteglster. Poplar iiluil.
Trensurer—It. If. Barber, /" n.
Chaplain—A. 8. Atheiton Wriker.
Lecturer—8. F. Iloyden, Neosho.
Assistant Lecturer—P. G. Cotton, Stockton.
Doorkeep.or— G. I). Johnson, Louan's Creek.
Assistant Doorkeepor— D. Httoklns,T1ITCity.
Sergeant-at-Arms— A. J. Myers, I'attou.
State Agent—J. II. Dim s, Llbuityvilli).
Officers of Mississippi State Alliance.
President—11. T. i,ove, Chester.
Vlce-Pre8ident--T. H. Freeman,
Secretary—C. T. Smlthson Newport.
Treasurer—T. L. Darden Fayette.
Chaplain—N. J. Adams.
Lecturer—.). Q. Hyde. Toplsaw.
Assistant Lecturer—James French.
Doorkeepor— F. Howell, Durant.
Sargeant-at-Artns—J. F.Savago.Gum Brunch
Executive Committee—J. H. Beeman, chair-
man, Eloy.
C. W. Guin, Holmesvllle.
J. It. Moore, llermanvllle.
Officers of Alabama Stats Alliance-
Prcsldent -S. M. Adams, Itandolph.
Vice-President— J. O. Robertson, Garth.
ánt Door-Keeper— B. I'
8argoant-ut-arms—D. M. oeltanauor.
Business Agent—Tim It. Sullivan, Pauls Valley
NOTHINGS SUCCEEDS LIKE SUCCESS.
Read Thla, Advertisers.
We, the uudersignod, occupying the po-
sitions set opposite our names, being duly
sworn state under outli that the following
tabulated statement correctly shows the
actual number of copies of Thk Southern
Mekcuky, (a weekly newspaper published
in Dallas. Texus.) printed and mulled to the
bonatide subscribers ol the above newspaper
each week, on the days and dates therein
Indicated:
conns
Week Ending Feb, 2nd, 18^8 Actual dr. ¡JO.OOO
" " Uth, " " 82,(100
" " " 16th, " " " 2U,(HXI
" " " ¡KIrd, " " " «1,000
" Mar., 1st, at.fWIO
" 8th, 24,000
" 16th. 2S.000
" 22nd, " " 26,000
" ¡.'Uth, " " •' 27,000
" Apr. 5th, 27,6(K)
" 12th, 27,600
" " '• ltlth, 2H.000
" " " 20th, •• " " :io,ooo
L. A. Kihschfbld,
Foreman Western Newspaper Union press
rooms.
D. J. Kkixry,
Manager Western Newspaper Union.
P. 8. Browdkr,
Business Manager, Southern Mercury.
jj g thayer
Mailing and Subscription Clerk, Southern
Mercury.
J. R. Bennett,
Editor SotmiKitN Mercury.
The State of Texas, I
County of Dullas. J Subscribed and sworn
tobclore me, Wm. Harris, a notary public
in and for the county of Dallas ana state ol
Texas, this tho '¿2nd duy of May, A. D.
1888. [Seal] Wm. 1í arris,
Notary Public, Dullas Couuty, Texus.
Circulation week ending .Juno 7, ¡15,000
Secretary—J. W. Brown. New Hope.
_ - (}£„
aplttln—I .
Lecturer—Z. D. Robinson, Mlnorsvllle.
Treasurer—G. C. Thlgpen, Groen L..J
Chaplain—R. T. Hlackwell, MaysvlUe.
Bristol.
Assistant Lecturer—H. I). Lano,Green Briar.
Doorkeeper—N. G. ('handler, Lowe.
Asslstaut Doorkeeper— K. J. Thomas, Fuy-
ct to vl lie.
Seiirgeant-at-Arms—A. J. Shaw, Culumbiana.
Executive Committee—H. P. Bo'ie. chair-
man, MaysvlUe. „
J. M. Robinson, Huntsvlllo.
J. A. Logan, Clanton.
Officers of Georgia State Alliance.
President—It. H. Jackson. FrankUn.
Vlco-Prosidont—J. B. C. Glenn.
Secretary—H. L. Burk, C'hlploy.
Treasurer—J. H. Daniel.
Chaplain—Simon Maxwell.
Lecturer—J. T. Groen,
Assistant Lecturer—J. W. Taylor.
Diiorkeoper—Edgar Stewart.
Assistant Doorkeeper—8. J. Harpor.
Sergeant-at-Arms—N. C. Bridges.
Officers of Florida State AUianoe.
President—Oswald Wilson, Mananna.
Vloe-Presldent—Wm. Gotnm, Bronson.
Secretary—Thomas A. Hall, Madison.
Troaauror—J. W. Pooser, Snoods.
Chaplain—W. A. Bryan, Vernon.
Lecturer—J. B. Young, Orleans.
Assistant Lecturer—^W. H.Shepp
Doorkocker—W. G. Coxwell, Czur.
Assistant Doorkeeper—8. A. Cawthorne, Do-
Funiak.
Sergeant-at-Arms—J. W. Mostly, Marlanna.
Oflcara of Lsnisiana State Unioa.
Presidentr-J. M. Stalllngs, Vienna.
Vlco-Presldent—G. L. P. Wrenn. Mlndon.
Becretary—O. M. Wright, Union villa.
Treasurer— R. L. Tannenlll, WInfield.
Chaplain—J. M. Franklin, Mount Jessup.
Lecturer—W. F. Henderson. Kolthvllle.
Assistant Ixjcturer—J. M. Tllley, Arca<lia.
Door-Reeper.—M. Peevy, Cadevlllo.
Assistant Door-Keeper- R. B. Nottingham,
Holum.
Sergent-at-Asms.—J. L. Moore,Weston.
Officers of tha National Whaal.
President—Isaac MeCracken, Arkansas.
First Vice President— John Ktmhing, Missouri
Second Vice President—W. J. II. Lloyd,Indian
Territory. „ „ _
Secretary-Treasurer —A. E. Gardner, Ten-
nessee. „ „
Chaplain—J. J. Matbanoy, Tennessee.
I^ecturer—S. B. Erwin, Kentucky.
Sentinels—H. B. Hickman, Missouri, and W.
B. Johns, Kentuoky.
Officers of Arkansas State Wheal
President—i* r. Featherston, Forrest City,
Partisan I eoturers.
To the Farmers' Alliance of Texas, Greet-
ing:
Whereas. Many accredited lecturers,
who have addressed tbe Alllanccs of Texas
during the past and the present year, have
taken occasion, at the conclusion of tnc le-
gitimate Alliance discussion, to speak In
behalf of their Indlvidutil political fulth,
and
Whereas. Such lectures have created
disscnllons in the order and are out of har-
mony with our non-parlisiin spirit, and
Whero:ts, The Fa'rmorM' Alliance bus,
from lis beginning, declared to tbe world
Lliut 11's non-partisan In pollitas, and those
who claim t') be exponents of Its principles
should not forget this Important truth. The
study and discussion of political economy
should not tic mixed with party politics. A
clour, Intelligent and rational understand-
■ngol'the initios, powers ami fund Ions of
our government is necessary. Thus, us
Alliance n embers, we are to study und in-
vestigate, In a spirit of Kcttiiinc fraternity,
taking care not to g vc oll'ense to anv broth-
er who may dIlier from us on partisan poll,
tics.
Therefore, we, your president, vlce-*ircsi-
dont und executive committee, condemn
such political addresses, and If indulged
in the futu e wo will, upon authentic re-
ports, dlschurge lecturers so offending.
EvanJoneu, t. M. Smith,
B. J. kenkick. I). M. CUS S ingiiam,
B. F. Hook its, (Absent.;
A Blow at Trusts.
In view of tho Increuslng growth of
trusts and combines In all lines ol' com-
merce und tbe constant aggression ol con-
centrated capital for the destruction of
competitive marke's, we, tbe president,
vice-president and executive committee of
tbe Farmers' State Alliance of Texas, feel
culled upon to express our sympathy In the
approaching meeting of cattlemen and
butchers at St. Louis November 20. whose
object for the destruction ol tha Chicago
dressed beef monopoly comes In exact pur
allel with the purposes of the Farmers' Al-
liance.
Tbe cattle Industry of tbe west Is wholly
at tbe mercy ofo ir or five llrms tn Chica-
go, who control the prices alike on cattle
and beef for consumption, causing almoi'
un I ve rsal bankru pt cy amon g cattle-gro wers
and butchers. This Is a matter In which
every farmer who raises a cow or a pig Is
directly interested, and in which every
right thinking citizen should be conoerned,
lor It promises to be a vigorous and suc-
cessful attempt to restore the law of supply
and demand, which, under present circum-
stances, is almost entirely suspended.
We call upon Alliance men everywhere
to lend tbelr Influence to the movement,
and we herewith convey to lbs convention
our hearty and earnest sympathy In the
struggle between the people'and or^anl/ed
monopoly for unrestricted commerce sad a
pure aad wholesome food supply, and
pledge our acelstanco In sny legitimate
mean a of reform.
Evan.Iones, T.M.Smitii,
B. J. Kenhbick, O. M. Cunninouam,
B. F. RonKRs.fAbsent),
Logan, Kvans Sc Smith-half price—great
sale of boots. 730 (Clm street, Dallas and 316
Houston street. Fort Worth.
PROCLAMATION.
The Exchange and The Merciry Mar-
ried "Let the Dead Past Bury It's
Dead"-The Future Outlook of tbe
Farmers' Alliance Bruah Away
Petty Impediments and Push
Forward to the Prize of the
High Calling of AUianoe Re-
form—A Strong, Manly,
and Enrneat Pape r
from the Executive
Committee.
Tbe Farmers' Alliance of Texas, during
the past year, concentrated Its business ef-
forts Into one channel and endeavored to
prosecute ihem by means of a corporation
known as tbe Farmers' Alllunce Kxobange
of Texas. In connection therewith The
Southern Mercury, tho oftlolal organ
and property of tbe stato Alliance, is owned
and controlled by tbe authorities of tbe Al-
llauco, and is lutendrd to bean assistance
and guide to every Alliance a euterprlso,
whether social, moral, or financial, und Is
the grout Alllunco educutor through which
all ollioial communications ol the order are
to be published.
During tho last half of the yeur the busi-
ness cll'orls of tbe order, us represented by
the said Farmers' Alliiiuoo Exchange, have
uwakened tbe most violent antagonism,
both ou the part ot those who oppose the
principles thill the order seeks to uchteve,
and on the part of some who claim to bo
friendly to these principles.
This opposition has indeed been very
I bitter, waged both against the principles of
' tbe Kxchango and tho personal ability of
those selected to carry them out. Attucks
have been mude und lreely circulated
among members of tho Alliance, and thus
for a time distrust anil dissatisfaction pre-
I vailed. These facts rendered a thorough In-
vestigation of tho business efforts nnd man-
agemenfsof tho Exchange necessary,and tho
necessity of being able to refute overy
shadow tliut might be cast upou the Ex-
change has been the means ot oaiislng a de-
lay sufficient to enable the examination to
probe every corner of tbe business, to test
it by mathematical demonstration, und show
beyond the possibility of a doubt, i lio exact
condition or affairs. TJicre are two classes
within tbe Alliance with regard to tho Ex-
change. There are quito a lurge number
who huve rend tho circular letters regu-
larly. und have heard thorough and com-
plete lectures delivered by Ihoso who un-
derstand the lull situation; these uro now
sulliltcd und are supporting the Alliance ef-
forts with great determination. There are
others who have been less fortunate, and
huve never hud the true situation explained
to their satisfaction, these uto therefore
more or less dlssallstled, discontented and
suspicious as to f'te Integrity and ability of
those who represent them. This Is but a
natural consequence of so muiiy criticisms,
sotno of which wero made doubtless >>y
those who were not fully Informed us to tbe
fnets, and by others who were evidently In-
tending to do us harm.
Notwithstanding the efforts of some
within tho order to control lulluencos ad
verso to the ExcVange anil ils . iislness
manager, endeavoring to prevent others
irom giving to the business anil Its man
tiger just credit for servio s rendered, nils-
ing the cry of hossism, Miiuuiielsin, etc., de<
«luring lliut Uro. Macune bosses and rules
everything and everybody to suit himself—
we desire here lo completely stop the cir-
culation of such slanders by assuring the
brotherhood that liro. Macune has never
manifested any desire or shown a disposi
tion to control or influence us In tho discharge
of our duties or In the management nf
The Micucintv, and we desire It to be dis-
tinctly iiiuiefstood that wo propose to give
liro. Macune, Just us ws would any other
Alliance man, strict Justice In our reports
und statements regardless of such slurs
and Insinuations.
Immediately after tho adjournment, of tho
State Alliance, and at the first meeting of
| the board of directors ol the Exctiunge, an
expert accountant wus employed to take
all the books of tbe Exchange and audit
them, taking evory entry from tbe begin-
ning and trsclng it up and proving it. This
work is now uccomplished, and results In a
positive, IIrm, und conclusive ratification of
the report of the committee of eleven made
to aud unanimously adopted by the State
Alliance In August last. (Sec statement of
auditor herewith attached).
In spito or all the turmoil and conTuslon
tbe Exchange has hnnn quietly and persist-
ently performing ifs duties by collecting
Its accounts, and paying Its debts. Up to
the first of November tbe amount liquidated
for which Joint notes had been placed as
collateral security was about IWMKiO. Tbe
news from all parts of the stato Indicates
that the brotherhood will pay up all the In-
debtedness due the Exohange, and that the
business will come out In much better con-
dition than was anticipated when tbe ótate
Alliance adjourned. Tbe yarloua demands
that have from time to time been made by
different parties, many ol whom are not,
nor have ever been, In any way con-
nected with tbe Farmers' Alliance, that an
oxamlnatlon of tbe books and general con-
dition and papers of the Exchange be at
once msde, have by some been construed to
have been made In consequence of an unwil-
lingness on the part of Hro. Macune to per-
mit such examination. We will here again
state that Hro. Mucune has always beld all
his books, papers, etc., subject to our in*
spectlon, nor has bo ever In any way shown
a disposition to prevent an inspection. On
the contrary he has asked that wo investi-
gate as often as we deemed Investigation
necessary.
The demand of tbe president and execu-
tive committee last spring tor an Investiga-
tion was made that a full and complete re-
port of tbe condition f the Exchange be
made, and was so published ibus giving tbe
Exchange a good excuse for so-doing. "
' When I lie board ol twenty-tlve trustees
I met just prior to the meeting of the Stite
I Alllunce, tbe business manager roqttaited
Unit a cominillo,i of five examine iho books
of the business that they migtu verity lil«
annual report, and afterwards ou the tlrst
I day of tho meeting of the State Allia'ioo tha
business manager oamo before that body
and asked that u committee of one from
each congressional district be appointed to
Investigate Ilis books, papers etc., tuat the
brethren of the eutlre state might know
the true condition of uffuirs, aud thus be
convinced ol Die correctness of Bru, Ma-
cune's report. Hro. Alanine having beon,
and still being In the employment ot the
Alliance Exuhungo of Texas, he H respon-
sible for his official nets only to that body;
hence It would havo been Improper ;or him
to rush Into print to reply to ohurgr* and
accusations mudo upon him by others; we
therefore endorse his course In this particu-
lar. Alliance enterprises should receive the
earnest and ardent support of all Alliance
men.
We did not, as lias been reported, de-
mand tbe resignation of liro. Macune. W«
merely suggested that lie couslder the pro-
priety of such u stop, and we Immediately
received ussiirunce from lilin that bo was
ready to resign at any momont that the In-
tercsl of tbe order would set'iu to demand
It, or at any time a successor might be
doomed bolter quulified to perform the du-
ties of business mnuager, and that bis busi-
ness was always In shape for iinumdlate
resignation. We herewith dostic tosíate
that we attach no blaino or censure of any
charaotor whatever to Hro. Mucuue as our
buslnes manager.
in conclutdoii, brethren, let us cull at-
tention to tbe groat Importance of giving
to our organ, The Southrrn Mkkcury,
an earnest, warm und hearty support. Ou
Its success depends lurgely the success of
our Institution. Stand to it since It is
yours, and through ils columus.vou may ex-
pect from timo to time such information as
will enable you lo become informed as to
what tho Alllitnoo is and what it will ao-
oompllsb. It is under the control ofthose
into whose hands you placed It, and they
expect you to stand lo i hum us one man In
making The Mercury ihe pride of our
land. With onward and upwurd us watch
words, let us go forward. Wo expect you
to support It. Wo believe .von will do It.
It is a duty you owe yourselves und the
Farmers' AUianoe, since you aro members
of It. Then sustain the puper by at once
subscribing, and using your Individual in-
lluonce to see that others do.
This being the money season, we should
at once go to work to double our already
large circulation. We can do this by a con-
cert of action, i'tun '*re net many who
could not afford lo pny one dollar for our
organ. You may rest assured tlint. Tub
Mercury and Exchange are now in hearty
sympathy with ouch oilier, each enterprise
now working vigorously for tho success of
the other. In a short tnne they win both
move Into Hie new Alllunco lioudqiurters,
and thus huve such consiant lutorchsiigo of
thought and sentiment thai, us wus stated
by u meinbor of the Stale Alllunce, they
will be "man nnd wile" working In com-
plete unison, and Tiie Mercury will tlias
become the mirror of tho business efforts of
the order us well us the soclul and uiornt,
while Ihe Exclmuge will be the solid pre;/
upon which The Mkkcury may ruly for
suppoi l.
Let us then ever remember our motlo:
"In things essentlul, unity; In all things,
charity ; and ucl oil It In u truly Christian
spirit, lot gulling ihe past with lis vux
lions und einburriissmenis. Let by-gonei
be by-gonos, und lei us In u spirit ol fra*
ternul love onco more dusp honest bands
with renewed determlnntlon to be true ana
devoted to tho grand principles we so uiuca
cherish. We muy expect trials, troubles,
and vexations ut each step, aud these will
be calculated lo distract our attention Irom
tbe main issues and cuiise us to squabble
and fuss both within und without over
matters of minor importance. Our dulf as
Alliance men thou demands that wo took
high, keep an eyeou the principles Involved,
make the tight on Iho msln Issues with a
view to neutralising the tendency to en-
slave otir posterity.
Let us press forward In this grand sod
mighty effort, never slopping to notice tbe
petty Impediments that ure olten adrattly
thrown In onr way. Standing thus united
we may expect the blessing oí a beneficent
Heaven upon our order.
Kvan Jones, Pres. F. 8. A.
T. M. smith, Vlce-Prea.
B.J Kendrick, 1
D M. CUNNINGHAM, f Com.
Absent; B. F. Rogers.
Appointment*.
I will visit tbe Farmers' AUIaioe* o(
Anderson county as follows:
Blackfoot, Wednesday. November 14.
Prairie Chapel, Thursday. November 1*>.
Ilallums Grove, Friday, November 19.
New Hope, Saturday, November 17.
Fostervllle, Monday, November 19.
Camp Ground, Tuesday, November 10.
Elm Wood, Wednesday. November SI.
Clear Springs, Thursdsy, November M,
Pleasant Grove, Friday, November M.
Lone Pine, Saturday. November 84.
Nechesvllle, Monday, November 20.
I will deliver two lectures at each of the
above points, one at 11 o'clock a. m„ the
other at about 7 o'clock p. in. Presidente
of Farmers' Alliances will please call meet-
ings of their Alliances to meet theae ap-
pointments. Matters of great Itnportano*
to the order will be discussed and ex-
plained; it is therefore necessary that
every member be present.
M. L. IIUDBLISTOH,
l.ect„ Anderson Co., Texas Alliance.
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