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A BIG TIME IN GATES COUNTY.THE FARMERS' ALLIANCES OF THE SURROUNDING COUNTIES HAVE A GOOD TIME.Mb Editor:—It was our pleasure to attend the great Farmers Alliance Picnic held at Kittrells. Gates Co.. on the and inst, It was indeed a gala-day for the sons of toil. Very early in the morning the people began to assemble on the grounds, they might be seen coming from all quarters; by iO o'clock an immense throng had gathered numbering up iu the thousands; prom inent among them was the Chowan Co. Farmers Alliance Band, attired in their beautiful sew uniform which commanded the admiratien of thespectators* At 11a. m. the Band marched to the grand stand under strains •f sweet music, followed by an imuien •e crowd. Upoa the stand were seated Jion. Marisn Butler, State President of the Farmers Alliance, Col. Harry Skinner, Hon W. A. B. Branch, Cou grossman elect, Gen W- P. Roberts. Hr. Mills Eure and Mr, W. T. Cross with other prominent gentleman.The services were opened with pra\ er by liev. J C Woodson. Chap laiu. Mr, W. T. Cross very handsomely introduced Pres Marion Butler as the first speaker. Though a young man, we soon discovered that we had made no mistake in selecting Mr Butler as our standard bearer. lie is thorough ly in sympathy with the great Alliancemovement that is now agitating thiscountry. He spoke for nearly two hours concerning the depression that is now overhanging the agricultural interest, its causen and its remedies. He is a gentleman of broad information sod msdc a fine impression upon his hearers, as evidenced by the marked attention they gave him- Col. Harry Skinoer was next introduced who held us spell-bound for nearly 2$ hours discussing in a very able and eloquent ninnuer. the Subtreasury plan. He must have gained many converts to th« Alliance principles by his masterly presentation of the objects of one of thestrongest planks in the Alliance platform, and the complete refutation of the objects to the smbtreasury plan. Col. $k nner is one of the few lawyers who has espoused the cause of the agriculturists: may he live long and be handsomely rewarded for his magnanimousspirit. After the conclusion of his address, we were coidially invited by Gen. Roberts to partake of the bountiful repast which had baea so abundantlyI provided for the wants of the inner man. Being quite late in the day, not a few of us were in a proper oon- , i dition to eujoy a good dinner, you may be well assured that we made for it in double qaick time* After dinner we were addressed by lion. W. A. B ^ Branch. In the beginning of his dis course he stated that it would be impossible for him to make a speech, as the gentleman who had preceedod him had covered all the grouud. Well, if they had, he had the happy faculty of clothing some of tho thoughts , in a now dress, ere ha had finished, he had sustained his reputation as a good and iorciblo speaker. Wednesday was a fat day for the Alliance iu more respects than one, food for thought as well a* for the body was abundant. Verily the Alliance is not dead nor dying; it is growiig stronger and stronger every day. notwithstanding our loaders are being constantly attseked and maligned by somo of tht partisan press. Do thev hope to cieate a breach in the Alliance and thereby cause ui to lose confidence in our leaders? Our affections grow *tronger and stronger every day for •»ur frieads, but our detestation for those who would hinder our cause by wilful misrepresentation is constantly on the increase. The pio-uic was largely attended and greatly enjoyed. The Marshals did their part well in preserving order. Ice-cream, lemonade and coofecttonaiies wore abqudeut. The Chowan Co. Alliance Band acquitted themselves handsomely. The i day will he long remembered by the the thousands who participated in its enjoyments.RespccifullyF. iRocky Hock N. C.Sept. 4. 1891. i*i
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Fisherman And Farmer
Edenton, North Carolina, US
Fri, Sep 11, 1891
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