The Southern Mercury, Texas Farmers' Alliance Advocate. (Dallas, Tex.), Vol. 9, No. 32, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 7, 1890 Page: 4 of 8
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THB 8QÜTHEBK MEBCÜBYi DALLAS, TBXAfl, THURSDAY, AUGUST 7, 1890.
The Southern Mercury.
ONC DOLLAR A VIM, in AOVANOI.
Sam H. Dixon,
E. Newton,
Editor.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS.
For State Treasurer.
** 'hereb^Muounce myself a candidate for
fliau Treasurer of th© 8tato of Texas, subject
to the aclloD of the democratic «tate conven
iian a* xv marry,
of Bosque County.
Meridian, Texa , April 14, 1W0.
, County Treasurer,
«•«re authorized to announce A. McCom-
gas a candid Ate for the oCROe ofcountytreas-
ver of Dalla* eounty, at the ensuing November
•taction.
We an authorized to announce 0. H. Patrick
as a candidate for the office of county treasurer
«f Dalla oounty, at the en ulng November
•lection.
We are Authorized to announce Jacob L. Wil-
liams a candidate for treasurer. Dalla county,
■leotlon, Nov. 1,1890.
County Collector.
We are Authorized to Announce J. F. Irwin a
Madid Ate for County Tax Collector, at the eu-
going November election.
«atra authorized to announce W. H. Cullum
«*SdW Efor tax collector of Dallas county,
•otlon November 4,1880
«•are Authorized to Announce Louis Jacoby
as a oAndldAte for the office of tax collector,
PaUas county, Texa , at ensuing «lection.
Sheriff.
«• Are Authorized to Announce Monroo Fer-
nion a candidate for the office of sheriff, DaI
Im oounty, Texea. At ensuing election.
«e Are authorized to announce w.m. Moon
M a 0AndldAt0 for iherlff. Election November
Itb, 1*90.
«• Are Authorized tn announce W H. Lewis
aaadldate for re olectlou to tho office of iheilff
DaI I a* cotikity. Elect on Nov 4,181)0.
County Clerk.
We Are authorized to Announce I.ee Hughes
as ac And Id Ate for county clerk. Election No-
yember 4th, 1890. _
Oounty Attorney*
«• Are authorised to announce D. A. Wll
41a m* a* a o And id Ate for re- leotlontothu of
doe of o unty Attorney of Da Iab county
flection Nov. 4.
School Superintendent.
«• are authorized to announoe J. K Palmer
candldaie for county sohool superintendent
•Of DaIiai county. Election Nov. 4. lt>90.
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BEAD, ACT.
We will send The Mercury and
JLone Star, a monthly 8-page, 48-col-
mmn paper, one year for $1.00.
This is good for one month only.
Lets turn over a new leaf.
of popular rights. Any dictation to
commerce as to the rcu'es by which
it (hall transport its goods is an as>
aault upon the liberty of trade.
Railways were not built to rectify
ihe mt quuiiies of fortune, either at the
cost of the:r stockholder or at that of
f rtunatc mine owners.
The attention of the delegates i*
called to the reduced rates to the state
Alliance. Call on the agent at yojr
place and see that he hat the instruc-
tion?.
The wild construction of railways,
stimulated by pooling and facilitated
by the practice of stock watering, can
be preven'ed by requiring ¡that. every
dollar of stock or bonds issued by a
new road shall represent a dillar in-
vested.
Knowledge of the markets, frugal-
ity and unremitting woik avail nothing
gainst a rival w;io, by favor of the
railways, secures an advantage of five
or ten per cent on the price of his
commodities in the cost of transpor-
tation. *
A man whose resources depend on
rates 01 transportation will na urally be
slow to provuice the enmity or opposi
tion cf lailway managers who, by a
rate unfavorable to him, or a secret
ebate to his rivals, can condemn his
business to slow but certain dcciy.
The farm mortgage must go.
We are booming and a booming.
Friend Barry aays the Dallas coun
■ty convention was a hoggish affair, any-
way.
It is the duty of la« to restrain
abuses and to leave legitimate invest
meats 01 en to all.
It costs th railways no more to
haul ten car loads of freight for ten
shippers than to haul them for one
shipper.
Any manipulation of railway rates
which increases the cost of a great
aUt'i t • me consumer is an invasion
PRESIDENT POLK IN KAN-
SAS.
The Free Press in speaking of Pres-
ident Polk's reccr.t visit to Kansas
says:
fres. L. L. Polk' short visit in Kansas
ha* done moro to blot out sectl nal hete
and cement more firmly tbe ties of I roth*
eily love In tbe Al ianee, than any other
one man could have done. All those who
have beard htm apctik In the highest praise
of him a> a spoaker, a gentlemen end a
true friend lo the laborlag clanes. No
word* of condolence could have bee 1 more,
appreciated tb n were hi* Being a south-
erner he fully understands tbe attuAtton
between the north And tbe south And no
man, woman or child alter bearing Bro.
LMk talk tor an hour, could go away with
out hnvlng their heart mdted, unless sec
tlonal hate bad become second nature b>
being bred and born In thsa.
PRESIDENT FIELDS AND
THE PRESS.
Several of the state papers have
been very active fixing up a slate for
Attorney Gen. Hogg. Those etpeci-
ally which are antagonistic to the Al-
liance have been very much concerned
about President Field's course. The
Waco Day, one of the latter papers
has more than once refeired to Dr.
Fields as a probable applicant for of-
fice, which brought from the Doctor a
denial of any intention on his part to
accept any office. Regarding this a
late issue of the Day says editorially:
Dr. Flelda, of Travis county, bead or tbe
Farmer'* Alliance In Texa , sent the Day
hla kind regard not long ago. coupled
with the aeauranoe that he does not ex-
peot or dealre any offlos la ihe girt ot Gen.
Hogg If tbe latter gentloma * bacomes gov-
ernor of 1 exaa. Dr, Field* was even more
emphatlo. He aald h« couldn't aflord to ac-
cept, and therefore, wouldn't heve Any 0 -
lice Got. Hogg may have to bestow. Now
Dr. Fields Is a man of character and stand-
ing and the Day Is disposed to give full
evidence to his statements.
A COMMISSION PLANK.
For years the democratic party of
Texas has declared in its convention-
al platforms for railroad regulation.
But the people have been denied it.
At this juncture the demand for regu-
lation is heard from the vale and hill-
tops and so plain is the demand that
all may learn and know its meaning.
Another convention will soon assem-
ble when candidates for the different
state offices will be named and a plat-
form of principles promulgated. Will
the party evade the demand of the
people and simply declare for railroad
regulation in meaningless jargon, or
will it boldly take a stand and point
out a manner for regulation. In oth-
er words, will it disappoint the hopes of
the producing class and declare sim
ply in favor of regulation, or «ill it de-
clare in favor of the pending amend-
ment to the constitution, wiping away
all possible constitutional barrieis to a
slate railway ccmmissiot? Much de-
pends upon its action at San Antonio.
There is no mistake about the people
being in earnest in this matter. Let
not the convention at San Antonio re-
peat the error of the past.
THE STATE MEETING AN
IMPORTANT ONE.
The state convention of Al iance
men whir h takes place this month will
be in many respects a most important
one. Questions of the gravest nature
effecting the orders future are to be
conM.lt red Many changes have ta-
ken piare sinae their last convocation
The exchange has passed from the
organ za .ion into the hands of individ-
ual members—stockholders. The
Mercury will have been developed
from a timid child to a hardy man-
hood with its thousands of readers.
Its debt of near $6,000 will have been
about wiped out of existence, leaving
it strong to do battle, and rea<iy. A
policy fur the pjper regarding certain
questions must be adapted, the discis-
sion of which '.he editor has refrained
from, in the absence of any official ex-
pression or instiuctions. The Alliance
m n are like other men, they differ
amang themselvts, and we have not
theufht it our duty to plunge cur or-
der into a wider difference. The state
meetir g can and shculd give directions
iu these matters. The Mercury is
the organ of that meeting and should
not refiect alone the individual opin-
ion of its editor who is only the agent
for the organization iu which its title is
ves.ed. We have faith in the wisdom
of the state Alliance and feel assured
that its action will be solely for the ad-
vancement of the order.
GEN. HOGG AND RAILWAY
REGULATION.
Gen. Hogg has been seve rely criti-
cised by the opponents of railroad con-
trol for his open and bold fight against
the violators of law in high places and
in low places. He has made the can-
vass on these propositions:
Railroads should not discriminate
between individuals, and their rates
should be reasonable.
They should not discriminate be-
tween localities, to the extent oi charg-
ing more for a shorter distance than
they do for a long one which includes
the shorter.
They should not "give rebates^or
drawbacks as a cover for discrimina-
tion.
They should not combine with any
other competing lines.
They should keep their road bed in
repair so that danger to li'e and prop-
erty be as little as possible.
They should be allowed to give such
rates as will give a reasonable and
just return for the investment.
Who is there to complain against
such reasonable demands ? Are not
the reforms in railroad management
here pointed out desirable f Is it in-
justice and confiscation to limit charg-
es in the interest of the people, but
benign and commendable to limit
them in the interest of the railways ?
Regulation does not mean confisca-
tion; and the election of Gen. Hogg,
as governor does not mean suspension
of railway building. This is the argu-
ment of the demagogue or the design-
ing too) of corporate gold.
THB PEOPLE THE MAS-
TERS OF THE SITUA TION.
There is no mistake but that the
"old ring" are feeling discomfitted at
the turn matters have taken in the po-
litical campaign. Those opposed to
the rule of the people have used every
fiber of their nerve to bolster up cour
age to combat the march of reform.
The self-styled "true blue" have de-
veloped into the little "varment" the
mountain brought forth. They tried
'-booming" for a while, but it would
not succeed. They tried bolting
a while, but they could not get enough
together to make a decent bolt. Now
they are "possuming" and they will
soon find it wont work. The people
are masters of the situation and they
are determined to rule for a spell.
HEROIC ACTION DEMAN-
DED.
The farmers of Texas have been
very patient with the politicians, but
the time is fast approaching when men
will be relied on for what they do and
not for what they promise. The man
who stands upon a platform of glitter
tng generalities and hopes to receive
the votes of the people will be sadly
mistaken. P^rty promises and party
platforms are poor substitutes for he
roic action. The people demand the
latter. They have had the former
long enough. What can they expect
of a mau m initiated on a platform an
tagonistic to his individual views under
the present manner of reward? No
one is so blind as not to see the neces-
Jtiy for reform in this matter and thai
too, at an early day. Let our people
have the bo'dn ss to declare in favor
of what in their honest hearts the)
mott earnestly desire and we will soon
have a return of the good old days of
our fathers.
SCIENCE ON THE FARM.
Mr Jeff Welborn discusses at some
length, in the American Rural Home,
the "Cause and Cure of Hard Times."
He writes with vigor, and ceriaioly
makes a good argument for his side of
the issue. His argument is unique if
not picturesque. One of the great
pillars upon which he tests his argu-
ment is found in this simple utterance:
"We need scientific knowledge;" and
continuing, he says, "we need to con-
vert cur g:gantic waste into provisions
and raw material for manufactured
goods." He argues earnestly^forj im-
proved methods of agriculture, which
must be adopted if the land is desired
to bring forth its full productive ca-
pacity. There is a scientific method
of farming as well as an unscientific
method. The former is practical, the
atter is not. There is a science un-
derlying all farming operations. Agri-
culture alone, of all the arts cultivated,
is supposed to be best learned by
practice, without considering the prin-
ciples upon which it h founded. Sci-
ence has made prodigious strides on
the farm as well as in the mines. It
has helped the farrner^to overcome
many difficulties regarded as insur-
mountable, enabling previously barren
soil to prove fertile by the use of arti-
ficial manures, andTive stock to reach
maturity, in incredibly short periods,
by the use of artificial feeding mate-
rials. The farmer of the past was
compelled to content himself with
practice alone, because the scientific
learning of this day did not exist.
Times have changed with him and he
will soon be master of the situation.
KIND WORDS ABOUT US.
We cannot find words to express
our appreciation of the many letters of
encouragement and endorsement re-
deived during the past few days. But
The campaign is not ended yet. The
battle has not been completely won.
Not till the polls are closed in Nov
will we feel that our victory has been
complete. Then if these friends wish
to build bonfires in honor of us, well
and good. We appreciate your kind
words, friends. Many of you we have
never known except as laborers in a
righteous cause. Our readers will par-
don us if we produce a few kind words
that have been so tenderly spoken to
us in whisperings:
Bro. Martin Curtis, of Lake Grove
Alliance, says: "You appeared on
the scene just at the proper time.
God bless you, Mr. Editor, for what
you have done tor the people in the
great fight we have been having. We
doubted the wisdom oi your counsel,
but we realize that by following your
leadership we have won." And Bro.
S. T. Tilman, of Bemet, says: "You
have done well. We trusted you and
followed your advice, and have learned
n lesson—that the farmers can rule.
All praise to you." And Bro. G. L.
Clark, of Erath county, says: "You
have not made a single mistake during
the whole campaign. You deserve
much credit, and we freely give you
the praise."
How these kind words strengthen us
and give us faith. They come show-
ering down like golden rays from
heaven, and we are grateful.
The Farmers' Alliance Encamp-
ment.
The Alliance encampment was call-
ed to order at Su'phur Springs, July
22. by A. G. Penn, pr*sident of the
Hopkins county Alliance.
Prayer by Rev. J. M. Baird. Ad-
dresses ot welcome—on part of citi-
zens of Sulphur Springf—by Hon. C
O. James; on part of Hopkins county
by Hon. Howard Templeton.
Response—By Stump Ashby.
The fir*t day's session was mainly
devoted to listening to interesting ad
dresses from Hon. Evan Jones and
Mr. Stump Ashby.
The proceedings of the second day
were opened with music and prayer.
H. B. Harrington, professor of agri-
cultural chemistry in the Agricultural
and Mechanical College, spoke in the
forenoon upon "cattle feeding in Tex-
as," and in the afternoon upon ' gras-
ses " The talk upon cattle feeding
was based upon the feeding experi-
ments carried cn during the paet two
winters at the agricultural experiment
station by Director F. A. Gulley. Prof.
Harrington was followed by J. H.
Rhodes, of Rains county, whese sub-
ject was ' Progress in Life." At night
Hon. H. S. Ashley delivered his sec-
ond lecture on ' Evils of Our Times."
The usual games were on the ground
through the day for the amusement of
the children.
After music by the Sulphur Springs
band, and prayer by Rev. W. W. Bark-
er, the third day's program was filled
by the following instructive and enter-
taining addiesses: "A Talk upon
Fertilizers," by Prof. Harrington;
speech by Prof. McLeod, candidate
for superintendent of public instruction;
Benefits to Accrue from Farmers'En-
campments," by Rev. J. Mi Baird;
Benefits of Practical Education," by
Prof. Curtis, of A. and M. College.
Address by Mrs. M. M. Clardy, of the
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Also the District Alliance held a meet-
ing in the afternoon to consider the
cotton question.
At night Hon. J. M, Purdue gave a
careful review of the political history
of the United States. Same complaints
were heard because of the political ten-
dency of some of the addresses on the
preceding days. The dissatisfied i ones
absolve Captain A. P. Landers, the or-
iginator of the movement, from all
blame however.
The farmers' encampment closed
their session on the morning, of the
25th, after transacting considerable
business,organizing a cotton exchange,
appointing a committee to formulate a
plan of action and report the same to
the body, which is to meet in Cooper
on the 2d of September. Every visi-
tor seemed well pleased «ith his stay
in Sulphur Sprir.g*. July 22, 1&91 is
the time appointed to hold their an-
nual reunion and Sulphur Springs will
be the place.
When the farmers are aroused to
the full sense of their duty they are a
power in any land.
Let the democratic party keep faith
with the people at San Antonio and
put a railroad commission plank in
the party platform.
If the dominate party in Texas fail
to put a commission plank in the plat-
form it will not do its duty. The peo-
Dle favor a commission and if this
party is made up of the people it
should obey their wish.
OH TO DALLAS.
We have written all the Texas rail-
roads regarding reduced rates for ÚMf
State Alliance convention, which meet
ia Dallas on Tuesday, August 19th.
The following replies will explain them-
selves. We will give full infoimation
as fast as received:
"cotton belt route"
st i0uis, arkansas and texas* RAII>
way,—s. w. pordyce and a. h.
swanson. receivers
Gen'l Passenger Departmíntí
St Louis, Mo., July 42,'90.
Mr. Sam H. Dixon, Dallas, Texas:
Dear Sir:—Replying, further to
your favor of July l>i th. We will name
rate of four ctnts per mile to Dallas
and return account meeting. Farmers
Stale Alliance. Tickets wul be told'
August 18th and 19, limited forreturn'
until Ausust 95th.
Yours truly,
E. W LaBeaume/,
Gen'l Pass. Ag't.
"santa fe route"
oulf, colorado and santa fe rail-
way company.
Gen l Pass and Ticket Office, V
Galveston, Tex., July 15, '90. ).
S. H Dixon, E q , Dallas, Texas: *
Dear Sir:—Answering yours of the
nth inst., we will make a rate of
fare for the round trip, account of your
Farmers State Alliance convention ,at
Dallas, these tickets to be on sale from
all of our Texas joints August 17th
and 18th, and good to return until
August 25th inclusive, which I trust
will fully meet your wants.
Yours truly,
H. G. Thompson,
G. P. and T. A.
circular no. h., 635.
houston and texas central railway
company, chas. dillingham, re-
ceiver.
Houston, Tex., July 17,1890.
To All Agents.
On August 18th you may sell round*,
trip tickets to Dallas at double the
child's rate (4. cents), account the
Farmers Stat.e Alliance. Limit tickets-
August 25th, 1890.
A. Faulkner.
san antonio and aransas pass-rail-
way.company.
Passenger Department. )
San Antonio, Tex., July 16, '90. J
Sam H. D.xon, Esq , Dallas, Texas:
Dear Sir:—To yours of the 1 iths:
As soon as we receive notice from ourr
connecting lines what their rates will-
be, we will then quote rates from point*
on our line.
Yours truly,
R. W. Andrews,
A. G. P. Av
"the international route"
the international and great north--
ern railway.
Gen'l Pass. & Ticket Dep't, V
Palestine, Tex , July 3*, 1890. j.
S. H. Dixon, Esqr., Dallas, Texas:
Dear Sir:—Replying to yours of
18th: We will sell excursion tickets]
to Dallas, account meeting Farmers
Sjpte Alliance, on August i8ih, goof
for return until August 25th, at rateslj
based on 44061115 per mile.
Yours truly,
D. J. Price,.
A. G. P: & T. A..
V
State Democratic Convention at
San Antonio.
Account of the Democratic State
convention at San Antonio, the Inter-
national and Great Northern railroad
will sell excursion tickets to San An-
tonio and return, August 9th to 12th,
inclusive, good until August 20th, at
one fare, with maximum rate at $6
from any point on the line. Two
trains daily, arriving at San Antonio at
10:55 a. m and 10 p. m.
Train leaving Longview at 8:05 p.
m. runs through to San Antonio solid,
and carries sleeper, arriving at to:55
next morning. Train leaving Mineóla
at 7:20 p. m. connects with this train
at Troupe. For further information
call on any ticket agent, or address,
D. J. Price,
A. G. P. & T. A., Palestine, Tex.
Though the prohibition party is not
large, every man and woman in it
counts for a great deal as an educator.
The party is incisive and its average of
intelligence is high above that of the
two great parties. Therefore, while it
teaches prohibition, it will teach also
wholes me lessons in other branches
of politics with ability and success.—
Chicago News.
What it Would. Do.
The money paid for one glass of
beer would pay for one loaf of brea
The money paid for one glass of
whiskey would pay for one pound of]
beef.
The money paid for two< glasses of
beer would pay for a peck of potatoes.
The money paid for two- glasses qf
whiskey would pay for one pound or
coffee.
The money paid foe three glass^
of beer would pay for a quarter of te'
The money paid for three glasses |
whiskey would pay for a dressed
The money paid for four glasses
beer would pay for two doten eggs.
The money paid for four glasses of
whiskey would pay for three pounds
butter.
The money paid in one month
two glasse s of beer a day would pay
for a ton of coal.
The money paid in one month for
two glasses of whiskey a day would
pay for a suit of clothes.
The money paid in one year for
three glasses of beer a day would |>ay.
therettfora small suit of rooms ~
one year.
The money paid in one year
three glasses of whiskey a day wot
pay for an outfit of household
ture.
The money paid in one year
four glasses of beer a day would
for a carriage.
Ihe money paid in one year for
glasses of whiskey a day would
for a horse and harness—Wool
Hírald. T
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