The Southern Mercury, Texas Farmers' Alliance Advocate. (Dallas, Tex.), Vol. 9, No. 39, Ed. 1 Thursday, September 25, 1890 Page: 2 of 8
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THE SOUTHERN MERCUBY: DALLAS, TEXAS, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 1890.
ALLIANCE NEWS.
All About the Order in the State and Outside of it.
Alliance íb Doing Everywhere.
What the
ITEMS.
The Alliance exchange of Ga., is in a
prosperous condition.
Guadalupe claims to be the banner
Alliance Co. of Texas.
An Alliance bank will be ready for
business at Quitman, Ga., Oct. 15.
Anderson county Alliance favors
uniform system of School text books,
and opposes issuing bonds.
The directors of the Terrell county,
Ga, Alliance warehouse have this
year declared a dividend ot 45 per
cent.
The Floresville Chronicle, one of
the best weeklies in South-west Texas,
has an ably edited Alliance column on
the first page.
Michigan comes into the Alliance
ranks with ten thousand members, and
oins her sister states in the great
struggle for reform.
The Farmers Alliance in La. took a
firm stand against the lottery, and, it is
said, expelled nine who were mera
bers of the legislature because they vo-
ted in favor of the lottery bill.
The Alliance department of the Se-
guin Enterprise keeps up that end of
the line. It says that the Alliance
store at that place did a business last
year of $35,000, and that this year it
will reach $50,000.
The Alliance is an educator. It is
a promoter of thought. A medium by
which men can exchange thoughts,
ideas and views upon the economic
questions. It is not political but non-
partisan—Industrial Free Press (Kan.)
The platform of the Farmers Alli-
ance of Minnesota, adopted at its re-
cent convention in Minneapolis, de-
clares unequivocally against monopo-
lies and the whisky ring; it condemns
the attempt to abolish the tax on liq-
uor and asks for a law against child-
labor.
The Farmers Alliancc is growing
rapidly. Already the organization has
seventy-two thousand secretaries and
over two million names on its rolls. A
great political upheaval is threatened
by the Alliance, and the expectation is
that there will be at least thirty-four
Alliance members in the next houie of
representatives.—Alliance Tribune.
Col. Thos. M. Norwood, of Savan-
nah, Ga., said recently: "I hope there
is no man, except the robber alone,
opposed to the Alliance or their pur-
poses. I consider the movement set
on foot by the Alliance as the grandest
since the declaration of independence,
or the destruction of the bastile and
the overthrow of the bourbon dynasty.'.'
Speaking of the sub-treasury plan,
the Cotton Plant says: "The Alliance
introduced this as a tentative meas
ure; it is not committed unalterably
to it; but if this is the best that such
distinguished opponents as Mr. Till-
man and the News and Courier, can
do, verily we shall begin to think we
'builded better than we knew,' and
shall feel like standing for the measure
as it is."
Whether the Alliance has captured
the democratic party or the democrat
ic party has captured the Alliance is
now a subject of grave dispute. Frac
tically there does not seem to be much
difference, since a large majority of
the voters is the main point in issue,
and the combine will have that in No-
vember in spite of bourbons and lilly
whites. Verily the anarchical farmer is
abroad in the land—Anvil.
What our order wants in Tennessee
just now is more flour mills and eleva
tors, to handle their own wheat. We
can sell flour direct to brethren in
Georgia, Alabama and Mississippi, and
get more than speculators pay us for
wheat, and sell to them our flour for
leas than they now pay. Several coun
ties in Georgia have made proposi-
tions in their meetings to buy in bulk
direct, if arrangements can be made.
—Toiler, (Tenn.)
In Chesterfield county, S. C. the Al
liance unanimously adopted the follow-
tag, which apeaka for itself better than
any comments:
Whereas, it ia the exalted privilege,
if not the bounden duty, of the Farm-
era Alliance to intereat, itself in behalf
oi the educational intereat of the chil-
dren of our country, and especially
when we see an inferior race striving
so zealously to excel us in this laudable
work; therefore be it
Resolved, That as a body and as
individual members of the Farmers Al-
liance, we will turn our attention to
this matter at once; that we will strive
to get all the children m our neighbor-
hoods to attend the county public
schools; that we will use our influence
to get the regular terms of these schools
supplemented by private support, and
encourage in every possible way all
who are engaged in public or private
teaching.
Although the introduction of cotton
bagging has not superceded the use
of jute, it has had the effect of burst-
ing the rrust that sought to monopo-
lize and control the bagging business,
and we now have jute bagging cheaper
than at any time in its history. The
Farmers Alliance is entitled to all
credit for the stand they took against
such a powerful combine, even when
it was a positive loss to use the cotton
article.—Cor., Statesman.
In the spirit of progress and innova-
tion actuating the order recently here
in Texas and more openly and defi-
antly in other states the high plane of
usefulness will be readily conceived to
je the position of control over politi-
cal parties and state and national leg-
islation. It is conceded that the re-
sult may possibly be good as to party
boundaties, and as to old rancid parti-
san politics. Democrats all along the
ine may anticipate a political resurvey
caving out old landmarks and taking
in new ground.—Dallas News.
There is no more intelligent body
of men in Texas, nor men who are do-
ing and have done more to make Tex-
as great and rich than the men who
compose the Farmers Alliance. They,
and their forefathers, were the pioneers
of Texas civilization, and the soldiers
who fought for its independence. They
were here before railroads or corpora-
tions, or banks. They opened up the
fields of Texas with axe and plow and
hoe, while they defended its territory
with their rifles. If a newspaper pros-
pers in Texas, it is because the farm-
ers of Texas laid the basis of its pros-
perity.—San Antonio Times.
All reforms come slowly. Among
the agricultural classes the first organ-
izations looking to the amelioration of
their condition did not meet with much
success directly, but the hot schisms in
the ranks of their body and the violent
attacks made upon the weak points,
has had the effect of educating the
people to a knowledge of not only
what they need, but also how to obtain
it. At the present time the agricultu
ral associations are not much more
than a by-word, as organizations, but
in moving power as individuals, they
are all powerful. The truths and the
principles of the Grange and Alliance
are imbedded in their understanding
and they are almost a unit, although
denying the name of any party or or<
ganized affiliation. Previous efforts to
organize have merely prepared the
way, and the farming classes are now
in a jtate that a judicious leader could
combine them into a society that
would rule the country.
One ¡Successful Feature.
In considering the causes which lie
at the bottom of the success of the
Farmers Alliance, it must be admitted
that the policy of provision crops stand
at the lead. We are fully satisfied
that pothing could have resulted from
the organization had not the first and
best efforts of the order been directed
to the raising of those crops which
furnish bread and supplies and thereby
rendering the gteat staple crop a com-
paratively surplus one.
It is not for us, at present, to offer
advice, but one strong point we do
urge—a point which every farmer and
Alliance man will do well to consider.
The present condition of the farmers,
as is admitted, is due largely to the
planting of supply crops. In 1S90
this policy should be closely adhered
to. Their independence has been
further in the close economy practiced
in purchasing, thus reducing time ac-
counts to a minimum. Ttiiis policy
mu't be clung to, and the store ac-
counts in 1890 kept down to the low-
eat notch. The other points which
lead to prosperity and independence
will follow as a natural conaequence.—
Herald Journal, (Georgia.)
¡¡¡¡The Alliance cotton yard at Austin
is doing a good business again this
year, and the dty is well pleased with
its management.
The Alliance district convention at
Abilene was well attended last Thurs-
day. Business of importance was
transacted, and the meeting was a
success.
The Hopkins Co. Alliance meets at
White Oak on the 7 th prox., and the
"Vindicator" urges a full attendance
with instructions on all questions to
come before it.
Some of the farmers are holding off
from the Alliance "waiting to see what
good it will do." They will come in
later when the movement has accom-
plisHed its purpose, and talk loudly of
what we have done. The ring-master
and the funny man of the great politi-
cal merry go-round are glad to see his
hesitation. It gives them a sort of tail-
hold on the greased pig, as it were
Alliance department Floresville Chron-
icle.
It is evident that the man with the
hoe believea in the democracy of the
fireside—independence, you know.—
Ex.
Capt. W. A. Aobett, wlio has long; been
with Messrs. Perclval & Button, itoal tín-
tate and Insurance Brokers, Dea Moines,
Iowa, and is one of tbe best known and
most reel ected business men in tbat city,
saya: "I can testify to tbe good qutlitie's
ol Chamberlain's Cough Hemudy. Having
used it in my family lor the past eight
years, I can aalcly aay it bas no equal for
eltbei colds or croup." BO cent bottles for
sale by W. H. Howell & Bro., and all drug-
gists.
By all means demand of all solici-
ting our suffrages an unflinching oppo-
sition to all men and measures hostile
to the oppressed agriculturalists, but
bind them not hand and foot by such
castiron promises as the yes, which is
now demaDded of them implies.—Ex.
For many years Mr. B. Thompson,
of Des Moines, Iowa, was severely afflicted
with chronic diarrhea. He says; "At
times it was verv severe; so muclriw, that
I feared it would end my life, ^bout sev-
en years ago 1 chanced tó procure a,bottle
of Caambefrlain's Colic, Choi*ra, and Di-
arrhoea Itemed/. It gave me prompt relief
and 1 believe cured me permanently, as I
now eat or drink without harm anything 1
pleaBe." 1 have also used It in my family
with tbe best results. For sale by W. H.
Howell & Bro., and all druggists.
T^he managers of the lottery)'have
said that if the anti-lottery bill passes
congress, they will relinquish the fight,
as they have already used the amount
of a whole year's profits in fighting it
in Louisiana and Washington.
▲ Cure for Paralysis.
Frtnk Cornelius, <M I'uroellj lnd. Ter.,
laya: "I induced Mr. Pinson, wiioko wll'c
had paralysis In the face, to buy a bottle ot
Chamberlain's Pain. To their great sur-
prise before the bottle had all beenu<ed
she was a great de l better. Her lace had
been drawn to one aide; but the Pain Balm
relieved all pain and aoreness, and the
mouth assumed its natural shape." It is
also a eerlaln cure for rheumatism, lame
back, apralns, swellings and lameness. r>o
cent bottle for sale by W. H. Howell &
Bro., und all druggists.
The Salvation Army celebrated its
silver jubolee at the Crystal Palace in
London the past month. Through
their efforts, 1,230 young women have
been saved from a street life during
the past year The Array provides
work for these women in its own ranks,
by dress, bonnet and uniform making;
and they also carry on a large book
bindery.
Bogota, Red River Co., Tex„ )
May 29th, 1890, j
Southern Germicide Manufacturing
Co I have been selling Southern
Germicide with great success to the
people who bought it. I sold two
gallons to a man who had been suf-
fering with dyspepsia for 15 years; he
says Southern Germicide has entirely
cured him. I have had pneumonia
threu times within the last three years,
and I have been able to do but little
work; I have pains in my breast all
the time, and had a very bad cough.
The first gallon of Germicide cured
me, and I went to work. I use Germ-
icide for everything, end it has never
failed to cure me yet. I send $6.00,
for which send condensed Southern
Germicide. J. K. P. Roach.
Cood News!
No one, who Is willing to adopt the rlgfit
course, need be lout; afflicted with bolls, car-
buncles, pimples, or other cutaneous erup-
tions. These are the results oí Nature's ef-
forts to expel poisonous and eltete matter
from the Mood, and show plainly that the'
system is ridding itself through the skin of
Impurities which It was the legitimate work
of the liver and kidneys to remove. To re-
store these organs to thuir proper functions,
Ayer's Harsaparllla Is the medicine required.
That 110 other hlood-purltier cull comparo
Willi It, thout&uds testify who have gained
Freedom
from the tjrimny of depraved blood by the
use of tills madlclne.
"For nil.ü years 1 was afflicted with a skin
dlsruse that did not yield to any remedy
until a friend advised me to try Ayer's Harsa-
parllla. With the uso of this medicine the
complaint disappeared. It is my belief that
nooUicr blood medicino could have effected
so rapid and complete a cure."— Andres
1). Garcia, C. Vlctoiiu, Tamaullpas, Mexico.
"My face, for years, was covered with pim-
ples and humors, for which I could find no
remedy lili 1 bepr.11 to lake Ayer's Sarsapa-
rllla. Three bottles of this groat blood medi-
cine effected a thorough cure. 1 confidently
lBcommeud it to all suffering from similar
trouble ."—M. Parker, Concord, Vt. .
Ayer's
Sarsaparilla,
FUSPAllKD BV
DR. J. C. AYER & CO., Lowell, Mass.
Bold by Druggists. $1, six (ft. Worth $Da bottl .
Atkina' Rattle Bnake'oil
Hpont thousands on my daughter
Had not walked In two years.
Used one bottle only: was cured
) F. N.Hamilton. •
None genuine wltuout tbe snake
TO ALL POINTS
tSc EAS®.
THROUOII TRAINS CARRY
PULLMAN SLEEPERS
Between Points In TEXAS and
CHICAGO, ST. LOUIS
-an!
KANSAS CITY.
Close connections In ail of tbe above oitle
with fast trains of eastern and northorn
lines, ma^o the M., K. & T. tt'y
the best line to
New York, Boston, Montreal and St, Paoi
J0¿n.Htíu£Ü ""DAMA, MO. \ G&MPSg,
H. P. HUGUBS, GASTON MK8LIBK,
Ass't Uen. Pass. Ag't. Gen. Pass. & Tlckot A '
ft. worth, tkx. fikdvlia, mo.
&
Atkina' Rattle Snake Ou
It relieved my hbabaohi wit)
one application.
Monroe MoKair,
Wesley Chapel.
Nono genulae without the snake
RUPTURE I PILES
OtTXiXID
DBS. DICKEY & SCOBEY,
IDR.DICKFY1
No knife u «3d in curln* HÜPTURB «
PILES. No detention from business. NO
CÜRH NO PAT, and no pay until, cured
Permanently located in Dallas forthe last five
years, nnd have ourod more cases of ruptur*
and various rectal troubles than any othot
ilans In the southwest. _ Consultados
ree,
Dallas,
■ -JF"
as. Tex.
Oflloe: 1001 Main St„ Oor. Ervay,
tie
Atkina' Rattle Snake Oil.
I suitored from HHBTOtATiSM fe
week.-. Doctors could not reliert
rue. Used Rattle Snake Oil. Itf-
covered at or ce. J. W. Paintsr.
None genuine without the snake
A gold watch FOR ONE DOLLA&
Per week by 0"i. ilub system. Our 11
karat patent stlfl'ene 1 gold cases are pat-
terned after the ceiebraud $.100 Jurgensou
watch, and are warranted for '20 years.
Fine lit Jeweled nickel movement, with
chronometer balance and sunk second dial.
Btem wind and set. Hunting or open faco.
Ludios or gents six*. Equal to any $75
watch. We tell these watches for 926
eash, and send to any address by registered
mall,.or hy express C. O. I)., with privil-
ege of examination ; also, by our elub sys-
tem at 91 per week. Due good Aokmt
Wanted 1b each place. Write for ^artlo
ulari. Kmfirb Watch Co.,
48 ant • Maldaa Uu, gsw York.
OAK GklFF,
A SUBURB OF DALLAS,
presents a iatidseape of Hills, Vales, Lake
and Vistas, the whole forming a panorama o>
beauty. Apart from Its natural attractions
Oak Cliff has been laid off to moot the lemaiti
of au existing neoonlty for the rapidly Increas-
ing population of Dallas,
This beautiful suburb, overlooking the city,
half a mile from thss conri hruse, and Just
across the river, has been magnificently Im-
prover! at, gr< at oust, with Lakes, Parks. Paved
Street". Water Works, -"«-liool Buildings and ai;
Elevated Railway which Is built to thla suburl
from the Court Rouse *ouite.
With these pre-requlsites, Its attractive altu
atlon, preai elevation, puro and abundant wb
ter snpi.lv, U 4IV rs superior advantages as a
bonntlfol agreeable, healthful and Tilotuiesqnt
sltefor resMonees, while the «rounds between
the foot-hills ami river arc sdmlmbly adaptad
for factory sites by reo ou of tlio never-falJIns
and abundan* supply of water aud railroad ft-
oil Ules.
Mr. Morsalis. the president of the Oak Clio
Co , deserves credit for his successful man *©
mont of tbe many advance no 111« of Oak UIB
and Its people.
Atkina' Rattle Snake Oil
My mld<!le linger was doubled u|
with tuiNOMAt IOI for years. Todoj
lit Is straight. From the use of It
1 Wll.li 1). SCOQIK.
None genuine wltbout the snake.
6ENTLEMAN5 FRIEND.
We
OFFER.
Fort Worth, Texas, Sept. 11 '90
agree to sell the farmers of Texas th«
Our Prrfeouo Sy log# froo with «very hov-
tie Doei not stain. P>ereot« Bfletur*.
Cure* G and O In 1 to 4 dar Ask uruniati.
Ben* to any address for Jl.uO.
MAT.tooa Mr' . Lancaster, O
For salo by JettM, House, Dallas, Tex
Bagging manufactured at our mill in Fort Worth
Texas, at stipulated prices for the season of
of 1890. These prices are good to those who
buy our bagging for the season. The above
bagging is guaranteed to be entirely free and
independent from the Trust and Combination.
MOSS COLLAR BAGGING ft CORDAGE CO,
F. P. Moore, Man*??,.
We, the undersigned officials of the Farmers State Alliance of Texas, are
(uily convinced and satisfied that the above Bagging company is entirely free
from any Trust or Combination, and we do therefore cheerfully recommend
the u<e of their bagging to the brotherhood throughout the state
Evan Jones, President State Alliance.
J M, Perdue, State Lecturer.
S. C. Gr an berry, ")
J. T. Crawford, i- Executive Com.
R. A. High, J
R. J. Sledge,
S. D. A. Duncan, Pres. T. F. A. C. Ag'cy.
We have placed our bagging in the hands of
the manager of the Texas Farmers Alliance
Commercial Agency for the season. Orders for-
warded to him will be filled promptly
MOSS COLLAR BAGGING 4 CORDAGE CO.
S. D. A. DUNCAN,
Preset and Manager of the Texas Farmers A/l ance Commercial Agency,
308 Wood street, Dallas, Texas, will furnnhprices upon application.
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