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dent of the National Alliance at Slireveport, Louisiana. 

 His report to the Texas State Alliance on the business of 

 the Exchange, and his messages bear evidence of a well 

 cultivated mind of high order. His mature judgement 

 and active and persevering industry have done more to 

 firmly establish the Order in the Southern States than 

 anything else. At the meeting at Meridian, Mississippi, 

 in December, 1888, he was again re-elected to the office 

 of President of the National Farmers' Alliance until con- 

 solidation could be completed. 



At the National meeting held at St. L,ouis in Decem- 

 ber, 1889, he was unanimously elected Chairman of the 

 National Executive Board. His management in this 

 capacity has been wise and judicious. He is also a mem- 

 ber of the Legislative Committee and has done some very 

 important work in bringing needed measures of relief 

 before Congress, chief among which is the Sub-Treasury 

 bill. Much credit is due him for his untiring energy and 

 industry in bringing this measure before Congress and 

 the people. 



Mr. Macune is a representative of the highest type of 

 American manhood. At home he is a most considerate 

 husband, affectionate father and respected citizen. His 

 marriage has been blessed with five children. He is no 

 office-seeker or vain caterer for public applause. The 

 positions which he has occupied have been pressed 

 upon him for the sole reason that his ability and discre- 

 tion recommended him as the person to fill them with 

 credit to the organization. And in this his brethren have 

 not been disappointed. He is at present the managing 

 editor of the National Economist of Washington, D. C. 

 He is a member of the Methodist Church and has always 

 been a consistent Democrat. His ability as an officer and 

 his untarnished honor recommends him to the highest 

 consideration of the members of the Order. 



