“THE FARMER IS OF MORE CONSEQUENCE THAN THE FARM, AND SHOULD BE FIRST LMPROVED.”

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INDEX TO THIS NUMBER.

Tired Mothers-—The Sunrise Never Failed us Yet-
The Progressive Farmer — Farm Fences — Fall
Plowing—Unruly Stock—His First Poultry Ven-
ture —— Happiness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

After the Buria1—Abstract of Reports of Masters‘ of
State Granges—That Buggy and the Care of it-
Work in the Party— Something Concerning Some
Silos—Life Insurauce—Michigan Patrons’ Aid Soci-
ety—Saving the Profits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . '2

For What Purpose is Our Railroad Commissioner
Appointed ?—A Mystery Cleared Up—The True lu-
wardness ofa Meeting at Sherwood—One Thing
and Another—The Fair—Berrien County Pomona
Grange, No. l—Address by the State Farmers’ Al-
liance to the Farmers of New York—Advertise-
ments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Circular from the Executive Committee of the Michi-
gan State Grange, P. of H.--To Patrons _and the
Public— About Representatives, etc.— Reviewing-
The Lansing Meeting—Michigan Granges that own
Halls—International Cotton Exposition . . . . . .. 4

Subordinate Grange Secretaries———Drive Well Suits— ,

Fifteenth Annual Session of the National Grange-
Pickiugs by the Way, N o. 35 — The National
Gra.nge——Mecosta and Osceola County Gra.nges—
Bare-faced Robbery—Driven Well Cases—Notices
of Meetings—A Plucky :‘e.=..thorv-Advertisement 0
The Wife-—What is the Gain ?—-Our Childhood
Home-—Large or Small Houses—Which ?—Cheer-
ing Words—What Shall we Eat ?—A Grand Op-
ortunity—Michigau Crop Report for the Month of
October . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (1
Watch Your Words—Lost or Strayed ! l—The Baby
Sleeps —The Reaper Death—Advertiseinents. . . . 7

Advertisements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Offlcers National Grange.

Mas-ra'n—J. J. WO0DMAN,. . .Paw Paw, Michigan.
OVEBBEEB.-—PUT. DARDEN, . . . . . . . . . . .Mississippi.

LncrUaiin—HENRY ESHBAUGH, . . . . ..Missouri.

S‘.l'EWARD—A. J. VAUGHN, . . . . . . . . . . . .Mississippi.

Assr. Srxwann-WILLIAM SIMS, . . . . . . ..Kansas.

CEAPLAIN—S. H. ELLIS, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..Ohio.
TnnAsunns.—F. M. McDOWELL, .... ..New York.
SEcBE'1‘ABY—-WM. M. IRELAND, Washington, D. C.
GATE-KEEPER--0. DINWIDDIE, ....... . .1ndiana.
Cnsns——MRS. J. J. WOODMAN, . . . . . . ..Michigan.
PonoNA-MRS. PUT. DARDEN, . . . . ..Mississippi.
FI.oH.A—MRS. I. W. NICHOLSON,.. .New Jersey.
LADY Assr. SrEwAsii—MRS. WM. SIMS, Kansas.

Executive committee-

D. WYATT AIKEN, ............ ..South Carolina.
11. JAMES, ............................. ..Indiana.
w. c. WAYNE, .................... ..New York.

Officers Michigan state Grange.

M.—C. G. LUCE, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gilead.
0.—A. N. WOODRUFF, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Watervliet.
L.-—-C. L. WETNEY, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..Muskegon.
8.—S. A. TOOKER, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lansing.
A. S.—A. E. GREEN,.... .. ..   .Farmington.
C.—SALMON STEEL, . . . . . . .Manton, Wexford Co.

'.|.‘.—S. F. BROWN, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..Schoolcra.ft.

Sna.—J. T. COBB, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Schoolcraft.

G. K.-ELIJ AH BARTLETT, . . . . . . . . . . . . .Di-yden.

C’ERES.—-MES. A. S. STANNARD, . . . . . . . . ..Lowel1.
PoxoxA.—Mas. H. D. PLATT, ......... . .Ypsilanti.
FI.o3A.—MBs. A N. WOODBUFF,. . . .Watervliet.
L. A. S.——Mns. A. E. GREEN, . . . . . . . . .Farmington.

Executive committee.

THOMAS MARS, Chairman, .... ..Berrien Center.
I. WEBSTER CHILDS, ' .
F. M. HOLLOWAY, . . . . .

WM. S.ATTERLEE,.

THUS. F. MOORE,.

JOHN PORTER. . . . . . . . . .

C. G. LUCE, J. T. COBB,.... .

_ General Deputy.
0. L. WHITNEY, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..Muskegon.

state Business Agent.
moms MASON, ................. ..Gh.icago, I1L

Special Lecturers.

Thos. F. Moore... .... ....... "Adrian, Lenawee Co.
Geo. W, Woodward. .. ......... . .Shelby,Oceana Co.
I. L. Stevens, .... .... ..... ..Perry, Shiawassoe Co.
In. 8. Steele, .............. ..Ma.nton, Wexiord Co.
L. B. Brown, ............ . .R:_:.wsonville, Wayne 00.
Andrew Cam bell. ..... ..Ypsila.nti, Wsshtenaw Co.
was. 2. Middle}

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A. C. Grxnpislvj - - - PAW PAW.

TIRED MOTHERS.

A little elbow leans upon your knee-

Your tired knee, that has so much to bear-
A child’s dear eyes are looking lovingly

From underneath a thatch of tangled hair.

, Perhaps you do not heed the velvet touch
Of warm, moist fingers holding yours so tight :

You do not prize the blessings overmuch-_—
You almost are too tired to pray to-night.

But it is blessedness I A year ago
I did not see it as I do to-day-
We are all so dull and thankless, and too slow
To catch the sunshine till it slips away.
And how it seems surprising strange to me
That while I wore the badge of motherhood
I did not kiss more oft and tenderly
The little child that brought me only good.

And if some night, when you sit down to rest,
You miss the elbow on your tired knee,

The restless curly head from off your breast,
The listless tongue that cbatters constantly-
If from your own the dimpled hands had slipped
And ne’er would nestle in your palm again ;
If the white feet into the grave had tripped,-—
I could not blame you for heart-ache then.

I wonder that some mothers ever fret
At their children clinging to their gown,
Or that the foot-prints, when the days are wet,
Are ever black enough to make them frown,
If I could find a little mudd boot,
Or cap, or jacket, on my c amber floor—
If I could kiss a rosy, restless foot
And hear it patter in my house once more-

If I could mend a broken cart to-day,
To-morrow make a kite to reach the sky,—

There is no woman in God's world could say
She was more blissfully content than I !

But ah l the dainty pillow next my own
Is never rumpled by a shining head ;

My singing birdling from its heat has flown —
The little boy I used to kiss--is dead.

THE SUNRISE NEVER FAILED US YET.

Upon the sadness of the sea
The sunset broods-1-ngretfu‘.ly ;
From the far, lonely spaces, slow
Withdraws the wistful afterglow.

So out of life the splendor dies;

So darken all the happy skies ;

So gathers twilight, cold and stern,—
But overhead the planets burn,

And up the East another day

Shall chase the bitter dark away.

What though our eyes with tears be wet?
The sunrise never failed us yet.

The blush of (lawn may yet restore
Our light, and hope, and joy once more.
Sad soul, take comfort, nor forget
That sunrise never failed us yet !

The Progressive Farmer.

VVe hear much of this ubiquitous indi-
vidual and it seems desirable that we should
know how generally be is mingled with the
one hundred and sixty odd thousand farm-
ers of the State, and when to recognize him.
There are degrees and grades in all classes
of men as well as in productions and ani-
mals. It is usually assumed that the pro-
gressive farmer is among the best of his class,
but the line of demarkation has never been
clearly defined. It is a rare thing to find a.
colony of them either large or small, all of
whom could be termed progressive farmers,
but occasions will call out a great proportion
of them within the radius of the circle af-
fected by its influence, and such a gathering
is called a “ Farmers’ Institute,” or “ Farm-
ers’ Clubs,” State and County Fairs, etc.
They do not attend horse races, big circuses,
or any other kind of jamboree where there
is nothing to be learned or gained by an
attendance. The confidgnce men with
lightning rods, wagon tongue supporters.
bargains in bankrupt cloth, or any other
swindling device drives straight by the pro-
gressive farmer. He is not beset on election
day by half a dozen wire-pul ling demagogues
to secure his vote, nor enticed by a pat on
the back to use his influence for questionable
men or measures. He does not cling. to the
old style ‘of his ancestors nor follow tradi-
tional farming when a. positive demonstra-
tion has proved them incorrect and a better
way has been pointed out. He tries new
plans and processes, makes experiments,
and follows the suggestions of science. and
makes a practical application of the results
of scientific knowledge. He buys the best
in the market either of seeds, tools, or of
fruits. The itinerant tree peddler selling
“ blight proof pears on a French root,”
“ bush strawberries,” “ upland cranberries,”
“ Tree roses,” "creeping poplars,” or any
other unheard of monstrosity finds a poor
customer in the progressive farmer. ,

The far'mer who is imbued with the idea
that his public influence or usefulness is

 Lonaweeco.

circumscribed by his avocation, that society

as illustrated by professional men and town
people, has no niche for him to stand in,
who is satisfied within the narrow circle of
his immediate neighborhood, will never be-
come a progressive farmer or rise above the
petty prejudices of the past. Society, poli-
tics, education, public improvements each
demands a share of his attention and exacts
a portion of his time, which should be given
not grudgingly, but freely for their mainte-
nance and guardianship.

The ranks of progressive farmers will not
be very largely increased by those who have
been plodding along in the rule of custom or
in the time honored tracks of their ances-
tors. These will follow the landmarks of
other days and be satisfied with the progress
they make by floating with the current
which is impelleulby push of the age. To
the young men who are taking the plow-
handles from the hands of their fathers we
must look for such an increase of numbers
as shall work out the many problems left
unsolved. Students of the Agricultural Col-
lege scattered all over the State take the
front in all agricultural enterprises and are
progressive farmers in the true sense.

There is a class of farmers who do not care
to be classed among the fossils, but who wait
for others to experiment and to carry for-
ward all advance improvements. They
look over the fence into the place of the ex-
perimenter to see how the matter is turning
and assume a vast deal of wisdom if the pro-
cess is not a success, but are among the first
to adopt successful results and to claim the
merit of pioneers in the new method.

Progressive agriculture has advanced
slowly to its present state. Wisdom has
been sought, attained, and doubtless died
with men because no association of farmers
was organized for exchange of ideas and
practical plans for r-,~ utual benefit. The
progressive farmer is happy to associate
himself with other practical men to ex-
change views and to adopt measures for
mutual advancement and a higher knowl-
edge ofthe art of farming. Thus aided and
stimulated, progress must be made and the
farmer become the thinker as well as the
actor among men.

Farm Fences.

This is a fruitful theme for discussion at
all meetings of farmers. whether at Grange
meetings, farmers’ clubs, or farmers’ associ-
ations, It is usually considered in relation
to its cost, to the ground occupied, or to its
unsightliness, with variations of these main
arguments. Those who claim that fences are
entirely unnecessary are mostly theorizers
on that point, never having had a practical
test of that system of soiling which the ab-
sence of fences involves. We would not
discourage theorizing, for all improvements
have their starting point in conjecture, and
we must have pioneers in all new enter-
prises. But we take the ground that in
mixed farming, fences are as essential as
any other process, especially when lands are
cheap, and farms are large.

The cost of the fences of the United States,
taken in the aggregate, assumes large p1‘0~
portions, but it is begging the question to
say that all. this expenditure could be saved
by a system of soiling, or that this sum
is out of proportion to the other improve-
ments of the farm. The first cost of fencing
a large farm is considerable, but that is a
part of the improvement for which we pay
when we buy a farm, and we must take into
consideration that the timber on the land
from which the rails were split was an in
cumbrance, was really of no value for any-
thing else, and was worked up into fencing
to get. rid of it. The timber that is left is of
value because of this, and we cannot argue
that rails are wasted timber which would
now be worth much more for something
else. Even now where rails can be obtained
at a price that is at all reasonable, they are
the cheapest in the long run. The cost of
maintaining a'rail fence is but slight, and the
advantage of a farm fenced into fields is so

much greater that the cost of repairs is as

nothing compared to it.

It requires about 800 rods of fence to lay
out a hundred acre farm into proper fields,
or alittle over 11,000 rails for a seven-rail
fence. This estimate allows a road on one
end, and half the line fence surrounding it
belonging to the farm. Allowing 25 years
as the limit of endurance of rails (and
many kinds of timber will last much longer)
it would require about 450 rails per year to re-

plenish and keep the fence in repair. If rails
can be laid down for $50 per 1,000, the annual
expenditure for repairs would be only $22.50,
or twenty-two and a half cents per acre for a
farm of 100 acres. In this estimate the al-
lowance for the number of rails is ample and
above the average. The probable expense
for repairs of rail fences through the State,
even where stakes and wires are used would
be less than the amount estimated.

. VVire fence in various forms is insinuating
ltself into public notice, and when Yankee
ingenuity suggests or invents a durable post
of hollow tile or iron, that shall take the
place of the short lived wood fence post, and
that shall be cheap enough to commend it-
self, then will the question of selling be rel-
egated to smaller farms and higher priced
lands.

The question of movable fences is often
suggested, and patents innumerable have
been issued for their manufacture. The
idea is an offshoot of the hurdles of the old
country, where flocks are kept in movable
enclosures. But the plan is entirely imprac-
ticable here. The expense in time necessary
for their removal and re-setting would be
more than the expense attending the repairs
of a permanent fence and its advantages no
greater. The cost of making would be
greater than a permanent fence, and the
fact that it has never come into general use,
is proof that it is an exotic that will not bear
removal to our country, for our farmers are
sharp enough to discover advantages, and
quick to adopt anything that will advance
their interests in any way.

Soiling and silos are twin fancies that may
be sustained and supported by fancy-
priced products, but fifteen cent butter and
five cent beef, will not warrantalarge ex-
penditure in order to follow an eastern fash-
ion, with the expectation of becoming rich
by it. Our present st_,~£;. offarming. requires
fences, especially where the fields are alter-
nated for pasture and grain, and it will re-
quire a radical change in practice to exclude
them.

Fall Plowing.

In almost every agricultural paper, at this‘
season of the year, an article is found advo-
cating fall plowing for spring crops, regard-
less of the character or condition of the soil.
We are ready to stake our reputation on the
statement that not one per cent. of the soils
of Michigan are benefited by plowing in the
fall. The only redeeming feature of the
system is that a portion of the spring work
canbe done at a time when other work is
completed for the year. The object of
plowing. is to obtain fresh soil and a friable
seed bed for the sustenance of the young
plant. Fields 1-lowed in the fall become
packed and sodden. and their proper prep-
aration becomes a matter of considerable
labor ; and then only the surface is properly
prepared, the settling after freezing render-
ing the lower strata as compact as ever.
Those advocating the practice claim for it
exemption from the ravages of cut and wire
worms, but later knowledge shows that
worms are not killed by freezing, that their
natural food is found in the grasses and
their roots, and that when their accus-
tomed supply is cut off they forage on the
plants sown or planted by the farmer,
The mechanical improvement of the soil
by freezing is a mythical and mooted ques-
tion among. farmers this side of the great
prairies of the VVest. A tenacious clay may,
under certain conditions, become more fri-
able from freezing and allow earlier cultiva-

tion, but the generality of the soils of our

State are not-benefited in any manner by
fall plowing, and the practice is becoming
less general year by year.

Unruly Stock.

This is a vice in domestic animals that is
taught, as surely and as certainly as any
other of the acquirements that make them
servicable to the owners. Teaching French
in “ six easy lessons ” may seem a difficult
task, but an animal that is proficient in the
art of vaulting has learned it often with a
less number. The first lesson was given by
leaving the gate open or the bars down, thus
giving them a taste of forbidden fruit. The
next by failing to replace a rail or board
that had blown ofi', or been displaced by
some means. A low fence, allowing stock
to reach over and nibble the succulent
grasses on the other side, is a strong incent-
ive to proficiency. Starving cattle in dry

pastures with verdant fields adjoining, is a
lesson, stimulated by a longing that impels
toward the acquirement of this unruly
knowledge. Sending boys and dogs to force
them from fields by dint of fear will give an
animal confidence in its power of escape,
and a fence becomes of no account to oppose
where the will or inclination leads to go.
Adding a rail at a time to a “breachy”
fence is the culminating lesson. The four
first lessons will give an animal profi-
ciency sufficient to endanger the own-
er’s undisturbed repose, and to awaken

a feeling of concern for his green corn and
cabbages, but when the fifth and sixth have
been taught, the climax of vice is reached,
and the animal is worth about as much for
domestic use as an antelope, or a wild tur-
key. They take French leave from pure
wautonness. They can only be caught with
a lasso, or cornered with a rifle. And yet
these lessons are constantly taught and
compensating results follow.

An animal that has become breachy by
any or all of the above lessons, however
valuable they may be in some respects, is
more valuable for the butcher, if a, bovine.

When a horse becomes unruly, it is best
to keep him in the stall, except when at
work. Get rid of every animal that showsa
disposition to jump or throw fence, or make
the enclosures sufficiently strong and high
to prevent them from succeeding. The most
eflicient plan is to forestall any attempt by
such a fence as will deter, or such care that
no excitement will be sufiicient to allure
them astray.

His First Poultry Venture.

VVe know a boy of eleven who has this
vear made a beginnin in the poultry busi-
ness. He began on t e2d of Jul by pur-
chasing six grs. Wlzifie Bantam ens and
three cocks. T serowis had belonged to a
former occupant of the premises and were
bought at $1.50. One of the hens had a
young batch of 12 chicks. A little later
another came off with five chicks. Both

roved excellent mothers, neither having

ost a chick by October 1. On this date the

young proprietor gave us the following addi-
tional items: He had pe id for feed and fix-
ng his hen yard, $1.24. The small amount
for feed be accounted for by the fact that
the fowls run at large a portion of the time.
He had sold off the three cocks (preparatory
to the addition of a new breed to his stock)
and three cockerels, getting 250. apiece or
$1.50 for the lot, which exactly balanced his
purchase money. He had sold nine dozen
eggs at 15c. per dozen, or $1.35, which ex-
ceeded his feed expenses by 11c. He had on
hand 20 fowls and chicks worth 250. each.
He thus calls himselfa gainer by $5.11.

Of course our little friend is enthusiastic
over his success. Certainly he has cause
to be.

Of course he got his fowls cheap; not
every boy can do as well in this respect,
but at a price considerable larger the invest-
meut would have been a good one.

The boy’s next venture will be with five
pullets and a cockerel of the Plymouth Rock
breed. He wi_ll enlarge his poultry quarters
at small expense, and promises us to report
progress from time to time. Are there not
many other boys, or girls even, who can as
well as not, begin business in a similar way?

Happiness.

To watch the corn grow and the blossom
set, to draw hard breath over plowshare or
spade, to read, to think, to love, to hope,-
t ese are the things to make men happy;
they have always had the the power of doing
this; they never will have the power to do
more. The world’s prosperity or adversity
depends upon our knowing and teaching
these few things, but upon iron, or glass, or
or electricity, or steam, in no wise. And I
am utopian and enthusiastic enough to be.
lieve that the time will come when the world
will discover this. It has now made its ex-
periments in every possible direction but the
right one; and it seems that it must at last
try the ri ht one in a mathematical neces-
sity. It as tried fighting, and preaching,
and fasting, buying and selling, pomp and
parsimony, pride and humiliation—every
possible manner of existence in which it
could conjecture there was hap iness or dig-
nity ; and all the while, as it ought, sold.
and fasted, and wearied itself with policies,
and ambition, and self-denials, God had
placed its real happiness in the keeping of
the little mosses of the wayside and of the
clouds of the firmament.——RusIc7In.

Afarmer was es ' bargainin

Wheat. which {was ii lived with allg siiit-Ifshci>l'
stuff‘. He was offered $1.40. He was thun-
' der-struck, expecting$1.60 at least. “Well,”
B81d.t1}9 buyer, “clean your wheat, an‘dI
will give you $1.60. I would rather give
you $1.60 for it clean than $1.40 as it is. I

donotwantto k t all th' h
chicken feed. mar e 15 0g and

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NOVEMBER 1. 1881.

AFTER THE BURIAL.

Fallen with Autumn's fallen leaf,
Ere yet his Summer's noon was,

Our friend, our guide, our trusted ‘cf,-
What words can match a woe so vast?

And whose the chartered claim to speak
The sacred grief where all have part.
When sorrow saddens every cheek
And broods in every aching heart 

Yet Nature rompts the burning phrase
That thril s the hushed and shrouded hall,

The loud lament, the sorrowing praise,
The silent tear that Love lets tall.

In loftiest verse, in lowliest rhyme

Shall strive unhlamed the minstrel choir,-
The singers of the newborn time,

And trembling age with outworn lyre.

No room for pride, no roorr for blame-
Wefling our blossoms on the grave

Pale—scentless-—fad- d,——all we claim,
This only: What we had we gave.

Oh, could the grief of all who mourn
Blend in one voice its bitter cry,

The wall to heaven's high arches borne,
Would echo through the caverned sky.

Not ours the verdict to decide,
Whom Death shall claim or skill shall save——
The hero's life, though Heaven denied
It, gave our land a martyr’s grave ;—

Nor count the teaching vainly sent

How human hearts their grief may share.-
The lesson woman's love has lent

What hope may do, what faith can bear.

Farewell! the leaf-strewn earth I nfolds
Our stay, our pride, our hopes, our fears,
And Autumn's golden sun beholds
' A nation bowed, a world in tears.
——0lioer Wendell Holmes in Boston Globe.

Abstract of Reports of Masters of State Granges.

MASTER'S OFFICE, Paw Paw, Mich.,
Oct. 20, 1881.

The following isa brief summary of the
reports of Masters of State Granges received
at this oflice since the date of my last report.
As it was made the duty of State Masters,
by the last National Grange, “to report
briefly in writing to each annual session of
that body, the condition of the Order in
their several States” (see printed proceed-
ings, pages60 and 101), no further reports
for this year will be expected at this ofiice.

NEW HAMPSHIRE.

Brother Wason, Master of the State
Grange, reports under date of July 21 as
follows:

“As regards the growth and interest of
our Order, I gather from the reports of
the Masters that have responded, very en-
couraging accounts of their Granges. All
speak of the worth and power of our Order
for the class it was designed to bless. The
intellectual and social features seem to give
the most satisfaction, and are most appreci
ated by the members. In nearly every
Grange there has been additions, and very
many are increasing rapidly. One Grange
reports 25 candidates taking the 4th degree
in one evening. Several dormant Granges
have started anew, and seem to be doing
good work. One which for a year or more
had been dormant, at the election of officers
made great efforts and got the members all
out. Many brothers and sisters from neigh-
boring Granges lent their help and sympa-
thy to make the occasion interesting and
pleasant, and they were encouraged to per-
severe. Now they are growing fast, new
members coming in, the meetings growing
interesting, and so pros ered that they are
talking of purchasing a all for their espec-
ial use. At a large meeting in March,where
were gathered some 200 brothers and sisters
representing 12 difi’erent Granges, one broth-
er remarked that in his town the had
nearly every farmer in the Grange. uring
the month of January I visited a large
number of Granges, and at every meeting
recommended and urged the taking of
Grange papers, advising the Grange to take
several, to come to the Lecturer and other
oflicials. In many cases this has been done
and with desirable results. Co-operation in
buying and selling has not been one of the
prominent features with us. Yet I feel that
aswe advance in numbers and knowledge,
we shall reap great benefits from this feature.
I am hoping to do good work this fall among
the Granges. Shall endeavor to visit the
dormant ones. I find a little encourage-
ment and instruction helps the weak mem-
bers very much. I can trul say of the
Order in New Hampshire that believe it to
be in a prosperous condition, marching"
steadily and strongly onward.”

NEW JERSEY.

Brother Nicholson, Master of the State
Grange, writes under date of August 9th,
as follows:

" The reports I have received from the
Subordinate Granges (which, by the way,
have not been as full as I hoped for) leads
me to the conclusion that we are now tak-
ing a more lively interest in the Order than
for the past few years, and are receiving
accessions to some of the Granges, particu-
larl those whose members display an inter-
est n the meetings of their Grange.

The business feature has been the wreck-
ing point of some Granges in this State, and
wherever it has occurred there is a general

Narrciur. Gasman. PATEONS or Husssxnnv, 

apathetic feeling in the community toward’

the Grange. .

One new Grange organized, and one dor-
mant Grange revived.”

NORTH CAROLINA.

Brother Cheek, Master of the State

Grange. under date of August 30, says:

“ I have the honor to subscribe the follow-
ing as my report of the condition of the
Order of P of H. in North Carolina at this
time. My -failure to make the previous
quarterly reports. as by law was required of
me, is to beattributed to the lack of inform-
ation upon which to base them. The
Masters of Subordinate Granges have almost
entirely failed to make their raports. The
want of information that shoul have been
acquired from this source is partially supple-
mented b observations in my travels and
eorrespon ence. From impressions thus
obtained I am pleased to report our condi-
tion much more satisfactory than at the
oorres nding period last year. Four or five
new ranges have been organized, and as
many more revived? The old Granges I
believe are all holding on, and many have
increased in membershi . Itmst and‘ be-
lieve North Carolina wil show a creditable
advance at the close of the year."

MARYLAND.

Under date of Sept: 1, Brother Devries,
Master of the State Grange, reports as
follows:

“ Judging from the best information obtain
able, the Order in my State is fairly holding
its own, with no marked improvement,
however, except in a few localities, the cause
moves steadily forward. The gain in mem-
bership seems to be about balanced by the
trimming of?‘ of the dead wood, which we
feel ho ful will but facilitate the growth
of the ealthy fibers. As a matter of fact,
I think the organization is on a more en-
during basis than ever before. The conject-
ures, even prophesies, of the vainly-wise
as to the mushroom growth of the Order,have
not been fulfilled, and now the fear is, that
after all, the success of an organization of
farmers generally is among the possibilities,
and its future welfare must endanger the
safety of the great goddess whom monopo-
lists, corporate bodies, and politicians wor-
ship. Our task cannot be accomplished
in a day. if in a lifetime, we shall have
done well. It required about a generation
for the oppressed and down-trodden of
Europe to teach the capitalists that there
was a power behind the throne, and that
capital was _but the servant of the people,
and should not forever hold despotic sway.
It is enough for us to know that upon the
success of our principles depends the
Nation’s life. Knowing this, let us not
falter. ‘

There is one noble feature of success con-
nected with our Order in Maryland—our
business arm. This steadily moves for-
ward in significance and importance;
and with us is a power for good, not
only to the Order in a pecuniary sense,
but is giving prominence to the or-
ganization. Farmers, other than Patrons,
are beginning to seek its protection in their
dealings, from the ruinous exactions of
other houses. This can but result finally to
the great advantage of the Order, and if we
cannot talk down, we will live down the
prejudices of those not in sympathy with
our efforts.”

MISSOURI.

Worthy Master Eshbaugh says:

“ I can only say that the Order in Missouri
is still prosperous, although not as we would
like to see it, not what it might and should
be. Subordinate Granges report holding
regular meetings, with good attendance.
Questions pertaining to agriculture and to
our Order have been more freely discussed
during the past year than formerly, and
Grange literature is more extensively circu-
lated. These are indications hopeful of the
future. In some sections we have lost in
numbers, in others we have made large ad-
ditions; but taking all in all I am much
pleased with the outlook Selfish contro-
versy amonga few members did us much
harm, but we shall outlive it, for the work-
ing members in the State are in earnest, and
are educating themselves upon all questions
relating to our interest and to the welfare of
our Order. And they will stand firmly by
the principles of the Grange in sunshine
and in storm, in adversity as well as in
prosperity. While it In v seem that the
Order moves slowly, yet the progress is cer-
tainly sure and permanent, and perhaps as
rapid as could be expected, and it is more safe
than if moved by exciting impulses. I see
no cause for discouragement, but much to
encourage, and look to the future with great
hopes of final results._”

MICHIGAN.

Brother C. G. Luce, Master, has made a
very full and interesting report, under date
of October 1st, which I have abridged and
summarized as follows. He says:

“In compliance with the action of the

National Grange at the session of 1880, I
herewith submit a summarized report of the
condition of the Order in this State. Care-
ful and judicious use of the State Grange
funds has given us a good working balance
in the treasury at all times for the past six
years. This has been regarded by the Ex-
ecutive Committee, as well as by the Order
throughout the West, as an essential element
of success. Our State finances are now in
good condition.”

He sought for all the information required
by the National Grange, and Masters of
Subordinate Granges very generally made
the desired reports, a. few failing to answer
letters of inquiry. He sought for the reasons
why some Granges prosper, while others
ma e but little progress, or fail entirely.
Also for the resent condition of each
Grange; and mm these reports carefully
studied, he has classified the Granges in the
State as follows: Strong and prosperous
Granges as " Good.” Those weak in num-
bers, but stron in faith, and earnest in
work, “ Hopefu .” Those which are mere-
ly holding their own, and working without
any definite system or purpose, “Fair.”
Those apathetic or discouraged as “Bad.”
“ These several classes rate as follows:

But very few, if any, are suffering from
financial embarrassment. Only two report
internal troubles.

Nearly all the more successful Granges
report that they resort to literary entertain-

ments, debates and discussions upon any.

and all subjects relating to the farm and
home, or the general welfare of the people,
select readings, essays, social converse, etc.
In short, the great mass of our people regard
it as a perpetual school for the mutual im-
provement of all the members—where all
are teachers, and all are pupils. Evidently
the science of the thing is in inducing
all to work. When this is done the pro-
gress is onward and upward.

The County Grange has proved itself in
many, if not in all cases, to be a powerful
agent in aid of the Subordinate Grange.

All agree that the GRANGE VIsI'ron. has
been of immense value to the Order. By
its judicious, careful management, it seems
now to have the confidence of all. The best
interests of the Order evidently demand a
yet even wider circulation.

Most of the Granges in the State have
done something in a financial way. A large
majority keep a few of the never failing
necessities at the hall and distribute at the
meeting. All who resorted to this method
report satisfactory results. Some have
established co-operative stores. These have
been conducted with varied results. Broth-
er Stegeinan, at Allegan. has accomplished
all that the most sanguine ever promised.
It hasaided much in building up the Order
in that vicinity. ’

The general cause of the discouraged con-
dition of the small per cent of that class of
Granges is apathy, want of interest, failure
on the part of all to work for the cause. It
will be seen from the classification thata
large portion of the Granges are in good
condition, and prospering.

Another writes me: "Our memhes come
to the Grange because they love it. An-
other says, “ Our Grange has always been a
good one, but it is now stronger and better
than ever.” Many, very many, write in
the same strain.

In this State there is everything to en-
courage us to hope on. work on. The de-
mand for field work has been urgent, we
have been able to only partially supply the
demand.”

VVISCGNSIN.

Brother Parker, Master of the
Grange, writes under date of Oct. 1;

The general tone of the reports is hopeful.
Those reporting the meetings of the Grange
well attended. are invariably gaining slowly
in numbers and strength, and consequently
prospering. This is notably the case in
counties having good, live Pomona Granges.
The past summer, as well as winter, in this
State, has been very unfavorable for Grange
work. The winter being long and severe,
extending well into the spring months, put
us back to such an extent that with all our
energies we have been scarcely able to keep
up with the necessary farm work. To
make matters still worse, it commenced
raining before the stacking was completed,
and there has been a steady fall of water
ever since. A lowry or rainy dav is the
rule, a fair day the exception.

State

The want of good Lecturers in our State-

is severely felt. An effort was made at the
State Grange to divide the State into lecture
districts, with a Lecturer appointed for each
district, but this has not been as successful
as anticipated, on account of the Lecturers’
being unable to devote the necessary time
to the work. The only lecture we have had,
except from our own members, was one de-
livered at the city of Madison on the 3d of
September by Bro. Woodman. Those who
were fortunate enough to hear him were
pleased and are anxious to hear more.
* * * Brother Whitney, Lecturer of
Michigan State Grange, has been engaged
to deliver 10 or 12 lectures in the State, com-
mencing on the 17th inst., and we hope for
good results.

All kinds of farm work is being neglected
on account of rainy weather. But little corn
is harvested, and it is being seriously dam-
aged in the field. Should the weather be-
come more favorable. all the energies of our
farmers will be required to secure the crops
and prepare for the winter. Consequently
it wi 1 be surprising if the annual report of
our State Secretary does not show an actual
decrease in our paying membership for the
past year. Yet; we hope that when the
winter sets in, our members will avail them-
selves of the opportunity now offered, and
have a series of lectures by the best Grange
speakersin theland. when I look for a great
and lasting réivival of Grange work in this
State. I feel safe in saying that nearly all
Granges are meeting regularly, and are on a
firm foundation.

ALABAMA.

From aletter received from Bro. B. C.
I-lowison, Master of the State Grange, under
date of Sept. 1st I take the following which
will be interesting to every member of our
Order.

“ The Grange in Alabama is surely build-
ing up. We are growing in strength, and I
Hope in usefulness, every day. Alabama
will be represented in the National Grange
at its next session, which will be the first
time in years.” J. J. WOODMAN,

Master of Nat'l Grange P. of H.

That Buggy and the care of It.

It is the fashion now for the farmer’s boy
to have a buggy, and he must have it. It is
no longer respectable for the lad to ride to
church or to the village, or to see the girls,on
horseback. The boys are getting to be as
ignorant of the art of riding on horseback as
are the horses of a saddle gait. The absurd-
ity of this buggy business is too immense to
do justice to. It is deep-seated in the home
management.

Young America has got the start on the
farm, and the old man has to keep up with
the fashion and turn out a buggy and bar-
ness for the boy to dash around with the
best horse on the premises, whether the
plow ‘stops or not.

We know farmers who cannot afford to
bu a reaper, or a planter, or an improved
cu tivator, nor a thoroughbred calf, or buck,
or pig, but can buy a buggy and harness for
the boy.

Now, it is one of the evidences of decay
when a thing of luxury takes precedence of
things of necessity or improvement. This
universal buggy buying is not only damag-
ing the farmer by crippling him in the first
outlay, but it is demoralizing‘ to the boys.
They are less useful and steady on the farm,
just in proportion to the time spent in
cavorting about the country.

But we intended to speak of the care of the
buggy. We see many of the lads In so great
haste that they have not time to keep the
buggy clean. They come home late at night
and leave it out in the dew or rain, bespat-
tered with mud. They sleep late the next
morning, and have to hurry offto the fields
and the buggy stands in the sun or storm.

In a few short weeks that new buggy is
tarnished and damaged inside and out.
When we see a Young America buggy pass
on the road we can read the habits of the
boys by the appearance of the buggy. Some
of the boys are xxceedingly careful of the
new buggy, and spend more time on it than
on the wood- pile, or all the other imple-
ments on the farm. This fit of neatness
lasts until by some unfortunate combination
of weather and roads the buggy comes in at
night bespattered or plastered with mud,
and the lad is too short of time or courage to
attack and clean it.

The mud dries and sets, and when the
young farmer attempts to remove it, he
attacks it with an old broom and a corncob,
and by dint of vigorous layin on, he brings
off the heft of the mud and l the lustre of
the varnish. The shine has gone for good,
and with it the boy’s pride in the new
vehicle declines, and he wonders why the
thing don’t glisten in the moonlight, as
when it came fresh from the painter’s hands.
He perhaps claims that the painter ewindled
him, and the varnish was no account. The
coats of mud and grit and the consequent
rubbing and scrubbing were enough to de-
face a brickbat.

a

The carriage painter is blamed for a mis-
erable job. ,

Another class of oung men have their
buggy and are anx ous to keep it in good
order, but they ruin it, perhaps, in a few
months’ time, by bad washing.

We lay it down as an axiom that the
farmer who can not afford a cover for his
implements and vehicles has no business
with a buggy.

A buggy is too frail and delicate to stand
heat and storms. The buggy must be kept
housed when not in use. When brought out
of the house it should be dusted off‘ with a
feather duster. If it comes home muddy it
should be cleansed before putting in the
house. It may be inconvenient, but in the
end it will pay. There is no need of taking
it to a creek, and there attacking it with the
old scrub broom. Take a bucket or two of
water and a sponge, and gently wash the
top, then the bed, and wring out a chamois
and wipe so no water stands on the varnish.
Wherever water dries on varnish it will lose
its lustre. A bucket and a sponge and cha-
mole and feather duster are as necessary
adjuncts to a farmer’s buggy as a wrench.

A careful man will have his buggy look
neat and last three times as long as the class
first named. The average farmer can illy
afl"ord to buy a buggy and harness for pleas-
ure, and neither he nor any other farmer
can afford to neglect and destroy them.

Wastefulness treads on the heels of ex-
travagance, and the model farmer will not
tolerate either on his premises. — Rural
World.

@H11lIlt1IIIitli1inIl5.

Work In the Party.

Mr. Editor .-—I read the VISITOR with
much interest, and have looked for an out-
line of policy to be pursued by the agricul-
turists and their allies in the next political
campaign.

Next year will be the year of conventions
again, and I fear unless we agree uron some
general plan of operations, we will find our-
selves working single-handed, as we have
done in the past.

It will not help the cause for which we
labor. to claim that we are in the majority,
and therefore we ought to be represented.
The principles advocated by us in relation
to inter-State commerce are admitted by the
masses to be correct. Equal taxation is
readily assented to also, and with these
principles admitted, so that we have to use
no arguments to convince anyone of their
correctness, we ought to be thoroughly or-
ganized, and ready for work at our prima-
ries.

I fail to comprehend the necessity for a
farmers’ party. I fail to see the necessity of
a farmers’ policy, solely as such, but let us
ground our faith in the eternal principles of
right, and inscribe on our banners: " Con-
gress shall have power to regulate commerce
with foreign nations, and among the several
States, and with the Indian tribes”; and
that “Congress shall have power to make
all laws which shall be necessary and prop-
er for carrying into execution the foregoing
powers, etc.”

With this motto upon our banner, let us
go into our primaries in our respective polit-
ical parties, and wage a relentless warfare,
and from the primary of the town or ward,
to the County and Ste te conventions. Let us
stand up in our party conventions,and ask for
what we consider to be right, and if our de-
mands are disregarded, then the issue is
made, and we can organize a party that will
sweep the country.

I desire to see this matter thoroughly dis-
cussed. Fearing that I have already tres-
passed too much on your time and space, I
will look anxiously for suggestions from
others. “at

ADRIAN. Oct. 17. 1881.

Something concerning Some Silos.

In the town of Sharon, Conn., silos have
been built the past summer by Mr. John
Knibloe and Mr. E. K. Dean. Mr. Knib-
loe’s is 14x30 feet, inside measure, and 14
feet deep. Was filled from seven acres of
sowed corn and cut {;of an inch long, and is
estimated to contain 110 tons. That of Mr.
Dean is 11x12 feet inside, and 22 feet deep,
Mr. Dean preferring this form because mak-
ing less labor in weighting, as any given
weight will press a deep silo as well as a
shallow one. It was filled from 35- acres of
sowed corn, cut grinch, and contains about
60 tons. Both these farmers use one-horse
power in cutting,and consider it suflicient.

In the town of Amenia, Dutchess county,
N. Y., the first silo I visited was that of J.
S. Chaffee, Esq. It is built between the
burn on one side, and a bank wall on the
other. It is 50 feet long, nearly 13 feet wide,
and 16 feet deep, and is estimated to contain
250 tons. and was filled from 16 acres of
sowed corn. The power used in cutting is a
five horse power engine. During the first
half of the filling the corn was cut —} inch.,
after that the feed of the cutter was short-
ened to l inch. Mr. Chaifee says that the
shorter the fodder is cut. the more compact-
ly can it be pressed in, and the more per-
fectly it will keep. This silo was built in
1880, and gave the utmost satisfaction last
season.

Wm. H. Tanner also built one at the same
time, and of about the same capacity, though
of different proportions. He uses an en-
gine for power, cutting the corn £ of an
inch. He also expresses the utmost satisfac-
tion with its working last season. _

The silo of Mr. Franklin Cline is 16x25
feet, and 18 feet deep. The corn was out;

of an inch, by a. one-horse endless chain
power, and it is said that this power cut the
corn as fast as two teams could draw it from
the field. It is estimated to contain 140
tons.

The silo of Mr. Albert Cline is 13x32 feet,
and 13 feet deep, and contains 100 tons. The
power used in cutting was an eight-horse
power engine.

The silo of N. Gridley dc Son is 12x31 feet,
and 13 feet deep, and contains about 90 tons.
The power used was a one-horse endless
chain, and the cutter was so arranged as to
deliver the cut fodder in the center of the
silo. This saved labor in keeping the mass
level while it was being filled.

The silo of Mr. Edward Cline is built under
a small barn, is 18x24 feet, and is 7 feet deep,
and contains between 50 and 60 tons.

Jacob Pugsley, Esq. has built an immense
silo 105 feet long, and 27:} feet wide, outside
measure. This is divided into six compart-
ments, each compartment being a silo by
itself, and having an inside measure of
16x25, and 15 feet deep. Compartment No.
1 was filled during the fore part of July
with clover and timothy. It was a fair crop
of grass growing on 18 acres, and yielded
about 110 tons. Beginning August 1, No. 2
was filled with Hungarian grass. requiring
110 ions, which was a light crop on nearly
Ltoacres. Nos. 3, 4, and -5 were filled with
sowed corn, using 35 acres of corn, large and
small.

In this silo, as in all the others I have
described, the crop is put in perfectly green
as fast as cut in the field, After filling, it is
covered with a few inches of straw, then
with boards, which are then loaded with
stones, generally about a foot deep. For a
week or two after putting on the weights it
will settle a good deal. In a silo 15 feet
deep it will settle about three feet, and more
if it has not been well tramped down in
filling.

Mr. Pugsley is the first to experiment
with putting other crops than corn in a silo,
at least_ in this vicinity, and the outcome
will be watched with interest. SOIL.

Lite lnsurance——Michigan Patrons‘ Aid Society.

Editor Grange Vsitor .-

I read with much interest in the last num-
ber of the VISITOR the communication of
R. C. C., and the editorial comments on the
above subject.

The argument of R. C. C. as to the im-
portance of life insurance is right to the
point and very plain and conclusive. His
statement too, of the plan on which the
stock companies operated and made so
much money is very plain, and, as pointed
out in his communication, the plan of the
Michigan Patrons’ Aid Society, it seems to
me, as compared with the stock plan, or
even with any _othei,'_ mutual, is very much
ahead of them all. It seems to me to pre-
sent a perfectly fair and just plan of life
insurance to the Patrons of Michigan, and
its entire safety is beyond question.

The operation of the stock companies some
dozen or so years ago, completely disgusted
a large portion of the people with that plan
of life insurance, and however much parties
prized the principle of life insurance, the
notorious frauds of the companies convinced
them that in this plan there was no protec-
tion whatever, and at this time you can find
plenty of people in Michigan who, after
paying hundreds of dollars in premiums,
waked up to the fact that the entire amount
was thrown away, and that their insurance
was worthless.

That the mutual plan is the true one, and
that to make this plan perfctly safe, some
organization like the Grange should stand
behind it, I think is perfectly clear to any
one who has given much thought to the
subject, and in this our Michigan Aid Soci-
ety meets the demand.

Anolhet important point in our Aid is
the fact that sisters as well as brothers can
be insured, and thus secure, in case of death,
some immediate aid for their children or
other loved friends who may be left behind
them. 0.

Saving the Profits.

Bro. Cobb .-—The question for discussion
among Subordinate Granges for October‘
being “ How can we save the reward of our
own labor and make farm operations more
profitable ? ” I should like to say a few words
on it. It is also suggested that though the
production has been doubled in twenty
years. the real condition of the farmer is less-
favorable now than then.

When the farmers have doubled
their products, and the prices for them
are and have been for years higher than
they were twenty years ago, their
depressed condition is evidently owing
to the high price of what they buy. This is
caused by “ protection,” artificially raising
the price of everything the farmer buys two
or three or more times. - . '

A farmer’s wealth consists in the articles
of every kind—food,clothing,furniture,etc.—
that he changes his surplus crops for. The
more of these articles he can get the better
his condition, the less he can get the worse-
his condition. “Protection” for twenty
years has put an enormous false cost on
everything a farmer buys, so that he
can get but a very small return for his
surplus produce, and this return is continu-
ally becoming smaller. Then, how can his
condition be otherwise than depressed?


 

NOVEMBER 1. 1881.

ran ensues; viper’;-on.

3

Even if the farmer should have all his other
wrongs remedied he will never receive the
full reward of his labor till this blackmail
be abolished. HAROLD Bnrronss.
Burgoyne, Ont., Canada, Oct. 12, 1881.

For What Purpose is our Railroad Commissioner
Appointed ?——A Mystery cleared Up.

I have often heard the matter canvassed
as to whose interests the railroad commis-
sioner of this State was appointed ; whether
in the interest of the public, or in the
interest of the railroad companies.

I must confess it was beyond my power to
see wherein he was doing the people of the
State any special service, except to compile
the reports of the various railroad compa-
nies of the State and publish them in book
form for more general convenience.

From a recent item from Atlanta, Ga, we
are somewhat enlightened on this impor-
tant subject. By this it appears that 9-
National Association of Railroad Commis-
sioners were holding a meeting at that
place, and Commissioner Williams of Mich-
igan was president. The first great question
which was to be considered by the associa-
tion was the subject of “ Large Damages
Awarded in Suits against Railroad Compa-
nies.”

This subject, of course, is one entirely
under the control of the courts, and it
should be a question of great interest to the
general public to know in what manner this

association expect to deal with it, unless it
expects to fix a measure of damages inde-
pendent of the courts, and more acceptable
to the railroads.

But there can be no doubt hereafter, I
think, for whose interests these gentlemen
are at work, to wz't.- in the interests of the
railroads. - 0-

®lI1f1'tt1IIIlt£lt1ttt- Q

The True inwardness of a Meeting at Sherwood.

Bro. Cobb .-—Yesterday the 18th, was the
time appointed by the Branch County Po-
mona Grange to meet with the Sherwood
Grange, No. 96. The weather looked rather
dubious. It had rained every day for a
week, and notwithstanding Old Sol tried
very hard to show his smiling face, he was
obliged to beat several retreats, while the
clouds dispensed a succession of very fine
showers. But about 11 o’clock the clouds
rolled away, the sun came out in all his ma-
jestic glory. and the good people began V’
gather at the hall.

Only one Pomona oiiicer put in an ap-
pearance, nevertheless, after dinner was
over, the meeting was called to order by
Brother \Vm. B. Langley, of Centerville,
St. Joe county-——he acting as Master, and
Sister George, of Ovid, acting Secretary
pro tem. They succeeded in holding a sort
of Pomona, which resulted in another
meeting being appointed to meet with Sher-
wood Grange again upon the l5th day of
November. for the purpose of conferring the
fifth degree upon a number of our members.
The goal: had received considerable extra
care for the occasion, and when it was
decided not to initiate, he became indignant
and kicked himself out of place, but one of
the sisters soon readjusted the halter, and
put him into position again.

And now when the 15th day of November
arrives we shall expect a full house, and es-
pecially shall we expect the officers of said
Pomona Grange to be on hand, for we have
no desire to have our brother and sister
candidates “laid back on the shelf” the
second time. We had numerous visitors
from this and St. Joe county, and we
hope to see all and more upon that day.
Our hall is not very large or convenient,
but our Grange is noted for the good humor
manifested among its members, and we can
stand quite a good deal of crowding.

I think if the outsiders could come in and
hear the discussions of the Pomona Grange,
it would open their eyes to the fact that the
Grange means business; and it might im-
press upon them a desire to become mem-
bers of our Order. -

I certainly think the Pomona Grange
would accomplish the greater amount of
good byhaving that part of their meetings
open to the public. It would rid some of
the idea that all we meet for is to have a
little fun. I regret to say that many of our
first-class farmers suppose that the Grange
is like a social—the one who gets the most
fun out of the thing is the best fellow.
But that shows they don’t read the Vrsrroa.

Fraternally yours, H. M. T.

Sherwood, Oct. 19. 1881.

One Thing and Another.

Bro. Cobb.--'—Having the honor ‘to be a
Delegate to the First District Convention, I
left home on the afternoon of Oct. 3, going
as far as Sherman that night. Thus far on
my route I noticed that the farmers were
well along with their fall work. Wheat all
along the route was up and looking finely.
Clover has also made a good catch, judging
from what. I saw on the road. There has
been a greater breadth of wheat sown in
this part of the county than ever before.
The corn crop is nearly all husked and
taken care of ; the crop is fair. The potato

crop is being harvested; the quality is fair,

but the quantity is light, and potatoes are

8»

While at Sherman, I met a gentleman
selling a newly patented washing machine.
The machine is said to do its work well, but
alas! it has no name. The gentleman
claimed that the patentee lived in the town
of Schoolcraft; that he had to pay 75 cents
royalty on every machine that he made and
sold, which. considering the price of the
machine ($3.00), I think pretty high, and I
wonder if our patent laws will sustain the
patentee in such exorbitant royalty.

The Patrons at Sherman were so busy
that they could not attend the Convention,
or the Pomona Grange, which met at the
same time and place. though they would
like to have done so very much.

So I left Sherman on Tuesday morning
alone, but soon reached Brother G. B.
Taylor’s, Master of Sherman Grange. and
as we found him nearly ready to go, we
kept him company to Marilla Grange hall
~—the place of meeting—14 miles from Sher-
man. The road runs through :1 pleasant
and good farming country, timbered with
beech, elm, maple, and basswood. I found
the farmers in this section behind with
their fall work, and the majority just sowing
their wheat. We arrived at the hall about
noon, and met several of the Patrons of
Marilla Grange that were awaiting their
guests.

‘ It was my good fortune to be the guest of
Brother H. A. Danville. I found Brother
Danville well situated, having a large farm
well stocked with horses, cattle. and hogs,
and having large and contfmodious build-
ings; and above all he has a pleasant family,
and is himself one of those genial, whole-
souled Patrons whom it does one good to
meet. We wish there were more such.

Brother Danville showed me some speci-
mens of the snake cucumber that were a
novelty. They were about four feet long,
and lay coiled up as if ready for a spring,
the effect of which is somewhat startling to
the timid at first sight-.

After dinner we returned to the hall in
time to meet with the Convention at two
o’clock P. M.

The Convention was called to order by
Brother James McDlarmid. of Pleasanton
Grange, and after a few preliminaries, we
proceeded to the election of Representatives,
resulting in the election of Brother G. B.
Taylor on the second ballot. Brother Wm.
H. Pope was elected alternate. As there was
no more business, the Convention adjourned
sine die.

And now, Brother Cobb, if this article
finds favor in your eyes, I will finish up my
trip another time. Respectfully,

D. S. CAR\'r.\'.

Colfax, Mich., Oct. 113, 1381.

The Fair.

Bro. Oobb .-—As we are having more rain
than anything else now—a-days, it might,
perhaps, be a good time to give the readers
of the VISITOR a short report of our local
fair, held Sept 28 and 29. So far, we call it
the Acme and Northwest Grange fair. I
think it will or ought to change its name by
another year, as it has stepped outside of
the two Granges located here, and invites
all to help. I would not be in the least
surprised if it would come up with some
big name next year. The location is at the
intersection of the three great States, Ohio,
Michigan, and Indiana. I have no doubt
Toledo begins to tremble already, for she
may not always be able to hold the Tri-State
fair.

The first dhy of the fair was not as pleas-
ant as we wished; the second day dawned
with a heavy fog, but by nine o'clock the
fog disappeared, and we had a splendid day.
On the second day, Brother C. E. Mickley
gave us an address on the fair grounds in
the afternoon, and at Acme Grange hall in
the evening.

I will give number of entries below in
each division in as condensed form as possi-
ble, and will avoid classification :

     

- . NO. or
DIV ISIONS. ENTmES_

Division A-—Cattle ........................ --§ 11
“ B—Horses_____-.__ -1 37

“ 0-Shee ._-- -! :3

“‘ D—Swine -5 ll

“ E—Poultr . 5
Mechanics Hall-__-_ 22
Agricultural Hall _______ _- 108
Floral Hall, First Division ____ __ I 28
“ “ Second Division ......... -- -5 10

“ “ Pomolo cal Department_---] 121

H “ Fourth jvigjon ____________ _ _v 10
Total ................... _. 368

On the whole, the fair was a decided
success this year, and I think the quality of
the exhibits were above the average. I
would say more, but for fear of the waste
basket. — H.

October 19, 1881.

Berrien county Pomona Grange. No. 1.

Berrien County Grange, No. 1, held its
regular quarterly meeting at Coloma, in
Home Grange hall, October 11th and 12th!
Notwithstanding the inclemency of the
weather there was quite a large number of
earnest working Patrons present. The re-
ports from various Subordinate Granges
throughout the county showed a good con-‘
dition of the Order in Berrien county.

The subject of co operation was thorough-
ly discussed by W. A. Brown, Thomas
Mason, and others.

Brother Vanderveer presented a leader on
the subject of stock running at large in the
public highways, which was listened to with

marked attention.

At the evening session fifteen members
were instructed in the beautiful lessons of
the fifth degree, after which Brother and
Sister A. N. Woodruff were elected to rep-
resent Berrien County Grange at the next
session of the Michigan State Grange. At
the morning session an interesting essay on
the subject of “ Household Economy ” was
read by Sister Helen Finch. Bro. Hiram
Fish presented the subject of “ Winter
Treatment of Milch Cows ” in a very clear
and instructive manner.

Bro. Thomas Mars offered the following
resolutions which were unanimously adopt-
ed :—

WHEREAS. Some parties claiming to be
agents of the so-called drive well, have pub-
lished their call to receive royalty from all
users of said drive wells, until the expiration

of twenty days, after which they will prose-
cute, and 1

WHEREAS, The said device has been
brought into general use, and from any-
thing we know by these same parties. for the
express purpose of collecting excessive roy-
alty from innocent purchasers; therefore,

Resolved, That we the members of Ber-
rien County Grange. No. 1, now in session,
believing as we do that this collecting roy-
alty for a device in common use is a swindle
that is devilish and will not be recognized
by this Order, and that we stand ready to
co-operate with the action of the State
Grange in resisting this unrighteous demand
by all lawful means.

By resolution of Bro. J. Clark, the third
Saturday of April of each year will be ob-
served as Arbor Day, and each Patron is
required to beautify his home by transplant-
ing trees, shrubs or flowers on that day.

The Secretary was instructed to give
notice of the passage of the above resolu-
tions by having the same published in the
GRANGE Vrsrroa. WM. J. JONES,

Sec‘y Berrien Co. Pomona Grange No. 1.

October 15. 1881.

Address by the Slate Farmers’ Alliance to the People
of New York.

[Adopted at Watertown, Aug. 25.]

The persistent effort to misrepresent the
attitude of this Alliance towards railroads,
demands astatement so definite that our
position shall admit of no misinterpretation.

To this end it may be necessary to state,
negatively, what we do not propose, as Well
as, aflirmatively, what We do.

last. We do not propose that the State
should undertake the management of our
railroads.

2d. We do not propose any measures
that shall impair the efiiciency of the
roads. .

3d We do not deny the right of the
owners of the stocks of the railroads to
reimburse themselves by liberal dividends
for the money invested in the construction
and equipment of the roads, by rates and
fares levied upon freights and passengers.

4. ‘Ne do not claim that the transporta-
tion of freights should be the same per
mile on long and short hauls.

5. We do not claim that there should be
no special rates to build up and encourage
special industries.

6. We do not deny the propriety of con-
solidation of lines where consolidation will
facilitate or cheapen transportation.

7. We do not deny the propriety of
competing roads agreeing to the mainte-
nance of permanent and fairly compensating
rates.

What we do claim and insist upon is:

1st. That the railroads are public
highways, that their construction by char-
tered corporations does not divest them of
their public character, nor place them be-
yond legislative control.

2d. That the corporations constructing
these roads are the servants of the State,
entitled to receive from the people for money
expended, and service rendered, liberal
compensation by rates imposed on the traflic
of the roads.

3d. That these rates should be adjusted
as neagy equal in reference to the service
render , as it is practicable to so adjust
them.

4th. That there should be no favoritism,
or partiality, in favor of one individual over
another, or of one localit over another.

5th. That rates shoul be as permanent
ascircumstances will permit, and that no
changes shall be made therein except upon
timely notice.

6th. That there should be no secret rates
or contracts.

7th. That the capital stock of the corpor-
ations should represent the actual amount
expended in right of way, construction and
equipment, over and above amounts bor-
rowed on the credit of the corporation for
such purposes, and no more.

8th. That these corporations should not
use any money, or grant any privileges, to
influence the election of any public officers
or the vote of any legislator.

To this end we ask for the passage of laws:

lst. That shall. require all companies,
whose roads, in whole or in part, are within
this State, to post in a conspicuous place at
every station the regular rate of transporta-
tion, and to enter in a book at each station,
open to inspection, a list of all special rates
and co ies of all special contracts.

2d. hat shall forbid all discrimination
in rates between individuals for like service.

3d. That shall forbid all discrimination
in favor of one locality over another.

4th. That shall prohibit any contract
with any individual or company that shall
secure to such individual or company a
monopoly of any article of traflic over any
road, or roads, or upon the line of any road.

5th. That shall prohibit the issue of any
stock or bond upon an consideration other
than money or materna for the construction
and equipment of the road.

6th. That shall prohibit and punish any
use of money, or the granting of any favor
to influence the election of any public oili-
cer, or to’ influence the vote of any legislator
by any corporation through any of its agents
or otherwise. ‘

7th. The appointment of a commission
that shall have authority to examine all the
transactions of every company, and whose
duty it shall be to report to the legislature,
or the Attorney-General, any and all viola-
tions of law on the part of the companies,
and to recommend to the legislature any
other or further legislation necessary to pro-

tect the public against any abuse of power
on the part of the corporations.

We do not believe the efliciency of rail-
roads of our State world be impaired in any
sense by the enactment and enforcement of
such laws as we propose. England has laws
for publishing rates, general and special, as
here proposed. So has Germany, and we
think other European countries. Such
legislation would not lessen the amount to
be carried, but would enable men in trade to
predicate purchases and sales on known cost
of transportation, and would do much for
the roads by preventing the cutting of rates.
This law would not apply to freights from,
or to, western roads that do not break bulk
in passing from or to our roads.

It will be hard to show that roads would
be losers by refusing to discriminate between
freighters, or that should refuse to discrim-
inate in favor of one locality over another.
It has been urged in favor of this line of
discrimination that, at competing points,
one road lowering rates makes it necessary
for another to do the same.

But we propo-e to impose the same restric-
tion upon each competitor, and tocom 1
each to publish fixed rates. It will har ly
be contended that the interest of roads can
be promoted by enabling any individual or
company to monopolize anv branch of pro-
duction or industry. Nothing can be more
plain than that all creation of stock to be
divided among the corporations, without
payment for the same, is a fraud upon the
public, and all charge upon the tratfic of the
roads to pay dividends upon such stock is
extortion.

The proposed laws would be of little effect
without the appointment of the pro osed
commission to stand between the peop sand
the corporations to see that the laws were
respected. Nor should the corporations
object to such commission if they intend to
abide by the laws and respect the public
interest. Other corporations, banks, insur-
ance companies and the like, are subjected
to the supervision of oiflcers of the State.
Why should these campanies, that are of so
much importance to the public, be exempt ‘.‘
No one is compelled to deposit with, or bor-

- row from a bank, or to insure with an

insurance company, while many producers
in our country are entirely dependent upon
railroads for transportation.

In stating that we do not claim that trans-
portation should be the same per mile on
long and short hauls, we do not intend to
admit that more should be charged for a
short, than a longer distance. While we do
not propose legislation in regard to the
transportation of the western states, we
nevertheless protest that the discriminatlons
against the citizens of our own State are
extravagant and unjust, but as the remedy
of this abuse can only be effected by national
legislation, we do not recommend state leg-
islation. Inasmuch as the railroad corpora-
tions have resisted all efforts to legislate for
the correction of abuses, and denied all right
in the legislature of the State to exercise
any control over their management, the
question is squarely presented, whether the
industrial interests of the State shall be at
the mercy of these corporations, or whether
they shall be protected by just legislation 2’
There is no doubt but the corporations have
used, and still are using their money and
influence to control our elections. and it is
at the polls they must be met if the public
interests are to be protected. The right is
with us, the power is w'th us. Shall we
assert the one and exercis the other 2’

Prince Bismarck, in a recent letter to the
Farmer’s Committee of Lower Franconia,
touching protection, says: “The accom-
plishment of our common economical pro
gramme depends mainly upon the support
it receives from the agriculturalists. The
latter constitute the majority of the popula-
tion of Germany, and are strong enough to
secure by legislation their own, and the
whole country’s interests, if at the elections
they combine among themselves, and with
the representatives of other productive
trades endeavor to return only such Dep-
uties as are resolved to protect and advance
German labor and production, and assist
them by reducing direct taxes and commer-
cial burdens.”

What Bismarck says of the power of the
German farmer may be said of the American
farmer.

The resolutions intended to give effect to
the spirit animating the Farmers’ Alliance
in its -recent session, are as follows:

Resolved, That we regard the question.
whether the transportation of the country
shall be guarded by legislative enactment
against abuse or not, paramount to any
other question in State or national litics;
that we will vote only for candi ates for
legislative oflices who are known to be with
us in these reforms, and who can be trusted
against corrupt influences; that in districts
where both political parties put such men in
nomination, we will follow our political
preferences, but when opposing candidates
are in nomination, one of whom we can
trust on this question, and one whom we
cannot, we pledge our votes to the candidate
favoring these reforms.

Resolved, That we ask such change in the
laws regulating the assessment of property
for the purpose of taxation as will equalize
the burden, making personal property bear
its due share in proportion to value.

A COMMISSION was appointed in Belgium
lately, to test the comparative merits of
skimming milk after standing, following
the ordinary method, in porcelain pans, or
in special] constructed pans, immersed in
a receptac econtaining running water or
susceptible of receiving ice. The same
quantity of milk. 30 quarts, was placed in
the pans, and allowed to throw up the cream
during 24 hours: the pans were then skim-
med and the cream churned. There was
in variable 11 per cent. more butter, and of
superior quality. obtained from the milk
artificially cooled than that treated in the
ordinary way.

F. C.

PARIS, France, Aug. 13.

GEORGE was a good ‘boy. He was always
willing to take good advice. The teacher
told him one day that he should avoid the
appearance of evil. George remembered
this. When he stole Farmer Clover’s apples
that night, he saved the cores and dropped
them in front of Dick Blackerskite’s yard.
Dick was a bad boy, and got punished for
stealing Farmer Clover’s apples, but George
avoided the appearance of evil. He ate the
apples. The good are always rewarded in
this world, and the bad punished.-Boston
Ikanscript.

WHILE ten men watch for chances, one
man makes chances; while ten men wait
for something to turn up, one man turns up
something. So, while ten fail, one succeeds,
and is called a man of luck. the favorite of
fortune. There is no luck like pluck, and
fortune most favors those who are most in-
different to fortune.

Mon).-:1. Su.o.——-An experimental silo has
been constructed at Houghton Farm, Moun-
tainville. N. Y., to test the value of green
corn fodder preserved in the form of ensi-
lage. The silo is of the most improved pat-
tern, the walls being of masonry, and the
corn, instead of being loaded with weights,
is fastened with iron rods and screws to in-
sure the necessary pressure and to keep the
ensila e from contact with the air. Analy-
ses wi l he made of the corn fodder when
fresh and also in the preserved state, to de-
termine the chemical changes taking place
in the process. and tests will likewise be
made to ascertain the feeding values and
relative profits of the eusilage as compared
with field corn.

VVITH corn at 60c per bushel. the glucose
manufacturers will have to compete on an
even basis with the sorghum men, and the
owners of the new 12 story building in
Chicago will look from its top upon the
smiling cane fields of the Mississippi Val-
ley with feelings the reverse ofjubllant.

PAIN’ '1‘ for PATBONS.

THE BEST AND CHEAPEST.
Immense Reduction in Prices from April 15. I381.

FREIGHT FREE.

lluarlerman’s Ready-Mixed Paints.

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CLOTH S WASHERS in large numbers.
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creasing demaud. The Washer is now in su
operation in more than a hundred families in this
vicinity, and its merits are fully established.
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CIRCULAR FROM THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF
THE MICHIGAN STATE GRANGE, P. OF H.

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The Executive Committee of the Michigan
State Grange, in session in the city of Lan-
sing, have had under consideration the claim
for royalty of one N. W. Green, for alleged
infringement of a patent he claims to hold
for driven wells.

This committee, without having given
this claim that careful and exhaustive exam-
ination necessary to know its actual status,
believe it to belong to that class of frauds
that through the unjust and oppressive pat-
ent laws that disgrace our national statutes,
furnish opportunity for pretenders to levy_a
species of blackmail upon innocent users of
inventions that have been in common use
all over the country for a long time.

It is a part of the scheme of these unscru-
pulous persons who undertake to collect
royalty to wait until the use of an article has

become general, that they may reap a larger
harvest when they come to count up those
they propose to victimize.

The successful issue of the suit insti-
tuted by parties in the eastern part of this
State, three years ago, to collect royalty from
Patrons for alleged infringement of patent by
the use of the common slide gate, is still fresh
in our minds. And we believe it our duty
as Patrons, to make the same spirited and
determined resistance to this new demand
upon the farmers of the State for royalty,
which then bafiied and thwarted in the
United States Court for the Eastern District
of this State the further prosecution of a
well devised scheme of robbery, after seve-
ral thousands of dollars of royalty had been
collected.

With the opinions we entertain we can
but advise all Patrons and other persons in-
terested, to refuse to pay one cent of royalty
to N. VV. Green, his agents or attorneys. or
toany other person making a like claim,
until such time as the claim is established as
good and valid by a judicial decision in the
court of last resort in the United States.

For the purpose of providing the means
necessary to resist this claim, and of making
the defense which we advise. we recommend
that the Subordinate Granges of the State
pledge to a DEFENSE FUND such amounts
as they may severally feel able to give, sub-
ject to the call of the Committee in install-
ments as needed, and that such pledges,
signed by the Master and Secretary of the
Grange and under its seal, be forwarded to
the Secretary of the State Grange.

And we also in site all parties outside the
Order interested in this matter, to make
common cause with Patrons in this defense,
and that they may share in the expense
which such defense will involve we invite
persons interested to contribute to this De-
fense Fund a sum of not less than one dollar
each, the same to be forwarded to J. T.
COBB, Secretary of the State Grange, at
Schoolcraft, provided no organized resistance
to this patent right claim is perfected by
those outside the Order in this State. And
if one or more organizations, having the
same object, are perfected, they are hereby
invited to make common cause with us in
contesting the claim of N. W. Green, or any

- other party demanding royalty for driven

wells, and share with us in the expense in
all prosecutions. And we recommend and
authorize Secretary Cobb to employ H. D.
Platt, of Ypsilanti, to investigate the whole
subject, procure evidence for the defense,
and secure legal aid in his discretion, and
make report from time to time to this
Committee.

Bro. Platt’s connection with the Slide
Gate cases'has given him some knowledge
of patent right law, patent right lawyers,
and patent right rascals, and we have entire
confidence that he is the right man to take
charge of this matter. ‘

Secretary Cobb will issue numbered postal
card receipts to all contributors to the De-
fense Fund. and make report from time to
time through the Gamma Vrsrroa of the
progresaof any and all suits that may be

instituted against Patrons or other contribu -
tors to the Defense Fund.

\’Vhenever the matter in controversy shall
have reached a final issue and determina-
tion, the Executive Committee of the State
Grange will make a full statement of all
expenditures, and’all unexpended moneys
of the Defense Fund shall be faithfully
returned to the contributors in proportion
to the amount contributed.

THOMAS MARS.

J. WEBSTER CHILDS,
F. M. HOLLOWAY,

J. O. A. BURRINGTON,
WM. SATTERLEE.
THOMAS F. MOORE,
JOHN PORTER.

Ez. Oom. Mich. State Grange.

C. G. LUCE,

J. T. COBB,

Ex-Oflicio.
Lansing, Oct. 19, 1881.

 

TO PATRONS AND THE PUBLIC.

This circular of the Executive Committee
of the Michigan State Grange herewith pre-
sented sets forth a purpose to have the valid-
ity of the‘ claims for royalty for alleged in-
fringement of patent on driven wells, deter-
mined by the judicial tribunals of the
countrv ; provided the said N. W. Green, or
his attorneys, brings suit to recover the roy-
alty he claims.

The driven well is an institution of the
country, and the hundreds of thousands of

people, who by fair purchase and payment,
have been in the undisturbed daily use of it
for many years, are surprised to learn at
this late day that they have been infringing
all these years upon the rights of a citizen
of another State.

To some this knowledge has come through
a notice to the party addressed to call_at a
designated place, and pay the sum of ten
dollars for a single well, and an indefinite
amount for a greater number. As this
notice is simply a bare declaration, with an
unsupported demand for money, there is a
general disposition to ignore this claim of
Mr. Green until he proves up.

In coming to the front and taking this
stand, the Executive Committee are in good
faith, acting, as they believe, not only for
the good of the Order, but for the best inter-
ests of a very large proportion of the people
of the State.

Although the Patrons of the State are but
a very small percentage of the people inter-
ested in this matter, yet we recognize the
fact that in having a complete organization,
we are in better condition to make a deter-
mined and protracted resistance than the
great mass of people who are without or-
ganization, but who are involved in this
matter.

While the Committee have unabated con-
fidence in the Declaration of Purposes of the
Order, which among other things declares:
“ We shall avoid litigation as much as possi-
ble by arbitration in the Grange ”— yet this
is a_case that cannot be reached in that
way. Resort for the defense must be had
to the courts, and the Committee are deter-
mined that if the “sinews of war”—the
defense funds—are provided, this matter
shall not be left to the uncertainty of con-
flicting claims and denials, but shall be
passed upon by a final decision in the
Supreme Court of the United States, pro-
vided the claimant succeeds in obtaining
decisions in his favor in lower courts,

This will necessitate a large expenditure
of money, which must be raised by volun-
tary ‘contributions by" the users of driven
wells. We have no doubt the Patrons of
the State will promptly do their part, and
it remains to be seen whether other users of
driven wells will come forward and contrib-
ute their fair proportion to this defense fund,
or some other. We shall see.

In accordance with. instruction from the
Executive Committee we had printed a large
number of circulars, and have sent a copy to
every newspaper in the State, with a request
to print the circular.

We also sent several to every Grange Sec-
retary, with a little poster to call attention
to the circular.

We are prepared to furnish printed blanks
to all applicants, to be used in collecting
this DEFENSE FUND.

_We have endeavored to systematize this
work as much as possible in the little time
we have had, and believe that with the
active co-operation of the Granges of the
State we shall soon be in receipt of ample
funds to conduct a defense.

But this business will not take care of itself;
not some one must give it attention, but
some hundreds. The people must be visited,
the facts explained, and their dollars ob-
tained for this find.

Secretaries who receive the circular of the
Executive Committee are the first to act.
Then the Granges, bv the appointment of a
committee of one or more resolute, active
members to canvass the township or dis-
trict of the county, within the jurisdiction of
that Grange, be it small or large, then the
work of these committee men, and that
work must be active, earnest, and deter-
mined. ~

Send for blanks for the use of this Com-
mittee, and they will be forwarded at once,
together with more circulars, wherever
they can be used to advantage. See that
your local paper prints this circular of the
Executive Committee and invite editorial
comments.

Remit defense funds collected to this

mittance a list of the names and post oflice
address of the contributors. This will en-
sure by the return mail a receipt to each
contributor for the amount paid. A register
will be kept of the name and post office ad-
dress, the names numbered in regular Order,
and the receipts will have a corresponding
number.

The end of this thing may not be reached
in a long time, and we hope the plan adopt-
ed will be carefully worked by those to
whom the work is committed. The Execu-
tive Committee in making me the custodian
of this defense fund, have not only imposed
additional responsibility, but a very con-
siderable amount of labor, which, to be of
value to anybody, will require the co-opera-
tion of large numbers of the people of the
State.

We shall make statements in THE Vrsrron
regularly of -the state of the business, and
hope our friends will abstain from writing
letters of enquiry about this matter, as we
shall have no time to give information in
that way. THE VISITOR will tell you semi-
monthly all we know about it.

 

ABOUT REPRESENTATION, Etc.

We find from our correspondence and from
the oflicial action of some Granges and con-
ventions, that a misapprehension existed
and still exists, in regard to eligibility of
fourth degree members in the legislative
bodies of the Order.

We call to mind at this moment a conven-
tion that elected a fourth degree member as
a representative to the State Grange from a
good Grange in a neighborhood of intelligent
people. And the Patron so elected was in
point of ability above an average of represen-
tatives who obtain certificates entitling them
to seats in the State Grange as voting
members.

To our mind this proves at least two
things. First—that the members of the Or-
der do not know of and appreciate the little
pamphlet of fifty-four pages, the title page'of
which reads-—— ‘

CONS'l‘ITU'l‘IOl\'
AND
DECLARATION OF PURPOSES

OF THE
NATIONAL GRANGE

OF THE

PATRONS OF HUVSBAAIDRY,
TOGETHER WITH
THE BY-LAVVS

OF THE
MICHIGAN STATE GRANGE,

AND FORM OF

B Y - L A W S F O R
POMONA .-urn SUBORDINATE GRANGES.

AND CODE FOR _TRIALS.

REl'ISE'D EDITION.

This pamphlet was compiled by the Mas-
ter of the National Grange, assisted by Bro.
Whitney, and is, we venture to say, second
in value to no other compilation of Grange
laws, rules and recommendations that has
ever been published.

Secondly, that among the members of the
Order there is a very general dissatisfaction
with that‘ feature of the fundamental law
which confines representation in the State
and National Granges to Masters and Past
Masters.

The instructions annually given to the
representatives to the National Grange from
this State sustain this statement.

As this matter relates to the well—being of
the Order, it is of course a fit subject for dis-
cussion in the columns of THE Vrsrron.
One desirable result would certainly follow
such discussion. The members would be-
come a little better posted and not likely to
repeat the mistake referred to at the begin-
ning of this article.

VS/e had such faith in the completeness of
this little pamphlet that we had several
thousand of them printed, believing that but
little alteration was likely to be made in any
of the laws and rules therein published, and
we made provision for such changes as the
wisdom of the State Grange might devise
by interspersing a few blank leaves through
the book, or, better still, printed slips of such
amendments may be pasted to those blank
leaves.

We have these by-laws, &c., in our list of
supplies, and think some of our members
would be benefitted by becoming better ac-
quainted. We shall be happy to give them
an introduction at the regular price, ten
cents for a single copy, or seventy-five cents
per dozen, mailed to any address free of
postage.

 

WE have a letter from the Secretary of
Fremont Grange ordering supplies. He rep-
resents the Grange as awaking from a con-
dition of apathy, with a good prospect of re-
turn of delinquent members and some new
ones. We often have cheering reports of
this character. Will these Secretaries aid

the attention of not only the members of the
Order but those outside who have time to
give the paper careful reading. Remember,
copies are sent free on application to this of-

ofilce, and be sureto forward with each re- _

the work of introducing THE VIsI'ron to"

REVIEWING.

Our readers will find in this number some
valuable contributions on the inside. First,
a communication from Worthy Master
Woodman of the condition of the Order in
several of the States not before reported.
These indicate that the Order is neither dead
nor sleeping. Nearly all the reports are en-
couraging in character, and none more so
than that from the Master of the State
Grange of Michigan. Carefully read these
reports.

—‘ Work in the Party” is a fit subject for
the careful consideration of the voting
brothers, and the sisters who want to vote.
Don’t fall to read it twice if you have time,
and then talk with your neighbors about the
points made by our correspondent——they are
vital to the future welfare of this country.
We regret that the brother stopped so soon.
Shall expect to hear from him again.

That Silo business is attracting a great
deal of interest in some quarters. Our cor-
respondent C. is an intelligent New England
farmer, and will keep us well posted on this
new method of preparing winter fodder,
and from our personal acquaintance with
him we are quite sure that we shall get the
bottom facts without any coloring for effect.

Young America has been given a well
deserved blow under the ear, in his care of
the buggy, in the article from the Rural
World.

Our Canadian friend is very much in ear-
nest on the protective question, and we shall
neither deny or affirm anything he has said.
While the question is of vital interest to the
people, yet its general discussion in these
columns would not be “in order.” Men
of the best intellect hold such diverse views
on this question, and the field or discussion
is so broad and interminable, that both space
and the good of the Order forbid that we
open the door for a general discussion.

The Patrons’ Aid Society of Michigan gets
a good endorsement from “C.,” and right
here we will add that what has been said
about this society in the last two numbers
has awakened an interest and brought seve-
ral applications and many inquiries to this
oflice. The society will certainly have a
good fall growth.

We think “ ‘.” has perhaps reached a
conclusion about the value of a railroad
commissioner rather soon, but the subject
should be better understood than it is. No
question is more prominently before the peo-
ple than railroad management. Without
giving the matter thought, the average citi-
zen would answer the enquiry at the head
of the article that, as the service the com-
missioner renders is paid for by the people,
their interests should have special promi-
nence and attention in the work of his ofiice.
We want to'hear more on this subject. In
short, we should like a clear statement of
the duties of this State omcer under the law,
and then we shall be prepared to consider
the value of the law itself, after which it
will be in order to enquire whether the rail-
road commissioner of this State is worth to
the people what he costs them. From an
acquaintance with the gentleman now hold-
ing that office, we feel 10th to take the
chances of getting more faithful service by
an exchange for some other man.

Under the head of Correspondence are sev-
eral letters of interest to Patrons. In glanc-
ing over them we see that we have forgotten
to ask our Schoolcraft washing machine pat-
entee to christen his machine and console
our correspondent.

The resolutions adopted byBerrien County
Grange on the royalty claim foi' driven wells,
are a sample of what may be expected from
every Grange in the State.

The value of the organization known as
the FARMERS’ ALLIANCE may be inferred
from its address to the people of the State of
New York. This should be read in every
Grange once a quarter. It should be printed
in every local paper all over the country;
but it wont be, for the larger part of them
are as indifferent to the demands of the peo-
ple for legal protection from the encroach-
ments of corporate monopolies as though
they had never heard that a complaint had
been uttered. This address is temperate and
strong in statement, and reaches a conclu-
sion so sensible and well founded that to
that end every citizen loyal to the best inte-
rests of the country must come at last.

To the articles in the Ladies’ Department
we need not refer, as they are so uniformly
good that we think it safe to assume that
they are generally read.

The monthly crop reports seem likely to
amount to something, and to the observing
farmer will add very much to his knowledge
of the relative value of different parts of the
State. To the thousand correspondents of
the State Department it is a school of train-
ing as well as information.

We sympathise with the neglected ‘ ‘Neph-
ews and Nieces ” who advertise for “ Uncle
Nine.” We hope this free advertisement
will be worth to the advertisers the space it
occupies.

We are sorr that so much space is occu-
pied by the bituary Department in each
number of THE VISITOR, but it is proof of

one thing, that there are a great many
Patrons in Michigan.

 

THERE is an error in the fourth paragraph
of the Executive Committee’s circular. as
printed and circulated. Instead of “ in the

tics. Sand for a package for distribution.

Supreme Court,”. it should read, _“ in the-

THE LANSING MEETING.

The meeting of the Executive Committee
of the State Grange, held at Lansing on the
18th of October, found all the members pres-
ent. The routine business of appointing
Committees to arrange for special railroad
fares and special hotel rates for those who
attend the December session of the State
Grange, and for arranging and preparing
for its place of meeting was promptly done.
The Committee on Hotels discharged its
duty and reported that the Lansing House
and the Hudson House made their rates
$1.50 per day, and no charge for fires. The
Chapman $1.25 per day, and the Everett,
Goodrich, and Barnes, $1.00 per day.

The committee to secure place for holding
meeting could not find any of the parties
authorized to promise the hall of the House
of Representatives, as {the Yorktown Cen-
tennial had drawn them from the city. An
application was left for presentation and I
have answer under date of Oct. 28, from the
Secretary of State as follows: “ It affords
me pleasure to say that the Board of State
Auditor’s consent to the use of the hall of
Representatives by the State and National
Granges at the dates desired, unless the
Legislature should be in session.” Further
on he says, “I think that if an extra session
should be called it will not conflict with the
time of the meeting of the State Grange the
second Tuesday of December ”

This answer discloses the fact that the
committee had applied for the use of the
hall in November, 1882, provided an invita-
tion, which the committee had directed the
Master of our State Grange to extend to the
National Grange, to hold its session of 1882
in our Capital City, should be accepted.

Besides this routine business, which al-
ways comes before the committee at its fall
session, there was less business than usual.
No cases of appeal were presented by Worthy
Master Luce, and after the driven well mat-
ter had been disposed of, as appears by cir-
cular, and providing for music for the ses-
sion, the committee adjourned.

MICHIGAN GRANGES THAT OWN HALLS.

To the list as heretofore published we
make several additions. We begin to feel
encouraged about this matter. We think
asking for the same thing regularly twice a
month, for about three months, will satisfy
the most dilatory Secretary in the State that
we are going to have a complete list of the
Granges of Michigan that own halls.

    

 

NAME or GRANGE. N0. SII{zAEL‘£’: VALUE.
Waverly, ................... _. 36 2-lx.32 $______
Cascade, ____________________ __ 63 22x48 609

129 20x40 500

“ 18x36)‘ 300

24x40 60}

24x48 1,000

16x24 .... --

24x60 ____ _-

20x42 300

23x60 1,200

2lx50 L500

25x54) 1,21)!

22x40 600

‘ . 20x36 ____ _-

W4 18x40 400

tfii 20x40 500

so ________ -- 1,000

81 32x60 800

............ _- 185 20x-10 400

188 ‘r.Zx3o 400

 ‘.’.lx50 1,000

-2.2 28x40 1,500

Independence,  26x56 550

Trowbridge,-__- _. 29¢; '.2(;xfl0 1,400

Mt. Hope.--.. ............... -_ 157 lsxio (500

Cheshire Banner, 54) 22x40 30:)

Trent. ..... -- 372 30x60 1,500

Madison. -_-- .384 22x40 7%
Ensley Cente 20x40 21

Griswold Center,._ 24x40 3019

Ferris, ____________ -. 22x40 550

(zroveland 44:30 1,500

Con in ay, 20x50 600

Fruit, --__ A0x30 800

Keene, __________ _______.___

Fraternity, .......................... __ 700

Willow, -- 22x50 9m

Liberty, -_ 2-1x50 8(1)

Mt Tabor, 2~lx;')0 1,200

Alpin --- . 30x50 1,500

Vvhitneyville, 222 ________ __ 1,000

Weston , ___________________________ __ 25x60 2,000

Paw Paw 10 25x60 ________ _-

McDonald 26 20x40 200

Allen. ---- 72. 24x44 500

Bee Hive, 158 22x50 750

Chippewa, .............. .- 517 20x3l% 500

Bunker Hill,.. ‘269 24x48 1,100

Vtloodhull, _ 2!} 22x40 365

Felts, -____ 349 18x30 ________ _-

Allendale, 421 22x40 700

Weston ...... -- me 26x60 3,000

Berrlen Center, ___ l4 26x60 400

Keene, _____ _- Z0 ____ -_ l,2(l

Monguagon 6.22 20x 40 ________ _-

Irving, _- -35 18x40 600

Brighton, 336 ____ _- 500

Wheatland, ‘:73 24x50 609

Grattan, .................... __ 170 28x60 1,000

Centerville, ................ __ 76 18x42 1,000

INTERNATIONAL COTTON EXPOSITION.

VVe have received a letter from H. J. Kim-
ball, President of the International Cotton
Exposition, asking for the publication of the
following circular. This Exposition was
planned on an extensive scale. It opened
at Atlanta, Ga., on the 5th of October, and
will not close until the 31st of December.
This circular is an answer to many letters of
inquiry asking what provision had been
made for board, &c.

“ MEN’s ENCAMPMENT, kept in military
style by Geo. A. Chafee. Board by the day,
week or month; with or without lodging.
Food of the best the market affords will be
served,_well cooked and first-class in every
respect, at reasonable rates to all parties.
Special terms made for Patrons of Hus-
bandry, Masonic bodies, Military and other
visiting organizations. Encampment on the
-slope overlooking the Exposition grounds.
satisfaction guaranteed. Address, George
A_ ,Chafee, Men’s Encampment, Atlanta,
Ga-

WE had an article in the hands of the
printer, from the Agricultural World, in an-
swer to the question, "Ought farmers to
pay royalties on driven wells‘? ” The an-
swer by A. E. Burlingame is good, and we
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NOVEMBER 1. 1881.

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SUBORDINATE GRANGE SECRETARIES.

We would remind‘-G_;ange Secretaries that  ll 3 ll ’$ E Q

the fiscal year of the State Grange closes
with the 30th of November inst. It is not
only desirable but important that the reports
from all Granges be in before that time, that
we may balance the account of every Grange
at the close of the year. We wish to report

to the State Grange that the Subordinate Wayne 00- Pomona Grange. We visited
Granges of Michigan have made their re- Wayne Collflty. Obi‘). and held 3 Series Of
ports and paid their dues in full. We have meetings, public and private. All were well
faith in Michigan Patrons. By your prompt attended, and we trust were productive of F

reports keep that faith strong.
__________._______

THE Husbandmens’ Club of Kalamazoo
County at a late meeting adopted the follow-
inglresolution :

"Resolved, That the executive committee
of the Husbandmen’s Club of Kalamazoo
county do not recognize as_valid the exorbi-
tant claim for royalty on driven wells by N.
W.Green, knowing that they were in use pre-
vious to the date of his patent; that We
strongly sympathize with those who are
uniting to defend themselves, and ‘ recom-
mend that we unite with other organizations
for that purpose.”

WE have a communication giving a de-
tailed account of the second annual fair of
Redford Grange. We have read it, and can’
confidently assure our readers that it must
have been a great success, and shows what a
Grange can do when it goes to work with a
will. The enterprise is a laudable one, and
we are proud of our Granger friends who
can originate and run a fair without having
horse speed its main attraction. But this
account is too minute to be of general inte-

rest, and we do not feel justified in giving it dened our sight and taste he,.e_
almost like home to have them.

place.

WE understand that in Kalamazoo county
there are two claimants for the plum this
royalty on driven wells will bring to the
lucky fellow who makes good his legal right
to pump $10 out of the pocket of every man
who owns. or ever has owned, a driven well.
To pay N.W. Green’s agent now, is to leave
every one so paying liable to pay Andrews
Brothers some other day. Don’t pay, ex-
cept to a DEFENSE FUND, until the legal
rights of all parties are established.

_____._.._.______——

WE have not heard a word from the blank
petitions sent out from this oflice two weeks
ago,——are signatures being obtained to them ?
Do not forget that the session of Congress
will open soon, and these petitions should
pour in upon that body early and often.

and everybody is preparing for the worst to

come. Some thirty of our most influential machinery exhibit. Farm implements were

citizens have already got their suits, but
they don’t seem to fit, and are to come off
on the 5th day of November next, in the U.
S. District Court at Grand Rapids. It’s the
popular drive well suit I have reference to.
N. VV. Green, the philanthropist (or what-
ever you choose to call him), proposes to
furnish one of these suits to every drive
Well owner in the United States, unless
they pay him $10; then they can wear out
their old clothes.
The owners of drive wells, and others in
this vicinity, have formed an association
and chipped in handsomely to defend them-
selves. This method should be adopted all
over the country, and I can think of no
better way of getting it before the public
than through the Grange. That done up
the patent slide gate “ brown,” and I think
they are capable of doing up the patent drive
well man “Green.”
I do not wish to be understood that the
Grange should do it all, butto help get the
question before the people in its true light.
It is claimed by Grecn’s friends in the
east that the reason why he allowed so much
time to elapse between the time of complet-
ing the invention and filing his application
for a patent, that he was partially deranged
for a number of years. It may be that he is
not altogether right yet, or he would not
have struck as sandy a country as Michigan
is, with the “royalty dodge,” where the
owners of drive wells are all “grit.”
I am of the opinion that when Green
comes around after the $10, agreat many
of the driven tubes will be lifted, and he be
invited to take his patent holes out of the_
way as soon as possible. He might dispose
of them at a profit to some boiler maker for
lines, or to a tin-smith for spouts, with the
privilege of looking up the same for royalty.
Patrons and others! these patent laws have
got to be looked after and amended, for if
Green is allowed another re-issue he will
claim royalty on the powers of the Supreme
Being.
Pay no royalty to Green, or his agents,
until you have proof positive that he is
legally entitled to it. In time the United

States Supreme Court will decide.
Fraternally, A. M. K.
Spring Lake, Ottawa Co., Oct. 27, 1881.

I CAN make more pork with clean shelled
corn soaked 12 hours in pure spring water,
than I can with new, soft corn. 1 will keep
my pigs in better condition, and my feeding
floors and pastures will not be covered with
oobs. The waste in feeding new corn is
greater than the cost of shelling the old.-

manage a fair.

terprise of Canada are greatly underrated by
people in the States.

their fairs and shows far better than We do.

stock and products, and less of the catch-
 penny than ours.

two weeks, and do not begin to tear down
Bro. Cobb .-—Winter will soon be ‘here, as soon as they have things put up,

run ensues visi

 

PICKINGS BY THE WAY, N0. 35.

3  $  . gave us many pointsto record. The Canada

and professional interests recognize and
appreciate the Grange and honor its mem-
bers, as will be seen by reading the resolu-

THE EVENING MEETING

Patrons mean business, and the commercial 8,
hall, August 19th, some twenty-two candi-
dates received the fifth degree, and at the
regular meeting of the Grange at Flat Rock,

tions of a late issue of this paper. Addresses O

IN OHIO.

By an invitation of Bro. Pinkerton, of P

good. Bro. Pinkerton’s own Grange at
Apple Creek pleased us very much. The
singing was very fine, and could not be
otherwise, as Bro. James L. Orr, the author
of “Glad Echoes from the Grange,” is one
of the leading members. All the members
present, old and young, seem to take a deep
interest in the work and to aid in making
the meeting useful and instructive. Give
each county a few such Granges with such
workers as we found here, and the Order
would be an assured success. We were well
pleased with the hall, its appointments~—
library, organ, and all. Excessive heat was
the only drawback to our enjoyment of the
meetings in this county, but this was all
changed when we left, and on Saturday
night we were delivered safely in
BUFFALO, N. Y.,

enroute to the Falls, the Bridge, and friends
in Niagara Co., our old home 32 years ago.
We found the drouth here, as everywhere,
had shortened the corn crop and cut off what

From thence we passed down the Niagara
river from Lewiston, less of a town than 30
years ago. As we went along we looked for
Morgan’s boots, or some other relic of that
martyr. Ontario lake had taken and hid-
den all, long since. A few hours upon the
grand expanse of water brought us to the
beautiful city of

TORONTO,

Where was being held the Dominion Expo-
sition, to attend which and the great gala
day of the Patrons of Canada, we had come
hence. We did the Exposition thoroughly,
and must say we learned some things :-
lst. Canadians know how to get up and

2d. The manufacturing interests and en-

3d. Canadians turn out, attend and enjoy

-lth. Dominion Fairs have more show of
5th. They extend the exhibitions through

Especially were we pleased with their

very fine—equal to any of United States
make. To describe everything in detail
would take much more time and space than
we have. The reader must visit one of these
Provincial or Dominion Fairs, if he would
understand and appreciate them.

The honey exhibit amounted to 30 tons in
weight, in every conceivable form, and was
furnished mainly by two persons. The
show of cheese and butter was equally great.
An immense refrigerator, 10x60 ft., with glass
sides, showed the butter in excellent shape,
to good advantage. The show of fruit was
good for the year, but the exhibit of flowers
was very fine. The fern and palm exhibit
equaled anything we ever saw.
In all this vast exhibition a visitor could
learn, for each article "had a card attached
showing not only what it was but to whom
it belonged.
On the ground in a conspicuous place was
the tent headquarters of the Dominion
Grange. There was no mistaking it, for the
name was prominent and easily seen by all
who wished to find it.

THE PATRONS’ GALA DAY,

was the name of the day we were there.
The fair managers had assigned this day to
the Patrons. The ofiicers and Executive
Committee had well advertised the day and
gotten up excursions, and the result was
well filled grounds, which the turn-stiles
showed to have had about 35,000 visitors. A
per cent of the proceeds were to go to the
Dominion Grange.

as well as in other respects. At 2 P. M., the
great amphitheater was filled with people,
as was also the vast space in front of it.

Upon the platform appeared His Highness
the Mayor of the city of Toronto, who was
introduced by Bro. Hill, P. M. and present
Lecturer of the Dominion Grange, and gave
an excellent address ‘of welcome to the
farmers’ great organization. Bro. Blair. the
Worthy Master of the Dominion Grange,
ably responded to the Mayor, and further
proceedings were postponed until evening,
at St. Lawrence Hall in the city.

We formed the acquaintance of Bro. Page,
the Worthy and genial Secretary of the
Order in the Dominion, also that of
Worthy Master Blair, and a host of other
good and true Patrons. Bro. Hilborne and
wife seemed like old friends and neighbors
to us, and we enjoyed a visit with them
very much indeed. Seven weeks from
home was the only thing that prevented our

were given by citizens of Toronto, Patrons,

others, and all went off well indeed, and
was vastly enjoyed.

has over $5,500,000.00 of farm property in-
sured. They have had but few losses, and
small assessments. ‘

well indeed, to a great saving to those who
would leave something to their families, in Say is that it is Written by an eminent “top
ney of Laporte, Ind., who is an attorney in

Our brother and sister Patrons in Canada the 09-58 and knows What he is talking
have a wholesale supply house, doing a large
business to the satisfaction of all. i

case of death.

been organized among them and bids fair to
be a grand success, whereby the farmer may
obtain means at low rates to improve his
farm and aid in developing its resources.
Well pleased with our visit at Toronto Withe)’ were Emil‘?-‘ll’ Obit”: made “P011 We
moment and can in no sense be considered
as his final decision upon facts yet to be
presented. It may not be out of place for
meto say here, that Nelson VV. Green or no
other man in this county has any right to
use the filter or point used in our wells; any
person so using is liable to suits for infringe-
ment, and without these Green’s patent is
not worth a fig.

and Canada, we returned home, after an
absence of seven weeks, having visited and
passed through ten States and Canada.

of the apple crop was left from the hard oring to arrange for low ratestoVVashing-
winter and insects. Some fine peaches glad- ton and return, to give as many Patrons of

It seemed the westas can go, an opportunity to attend

Patrons’ Day was a success financially,’

rofessors of the Agricultural College, and

The Patrons of Canada have their Mutual
ire Insurance organization, which today

adjourned meeting of Pomona Grange, No.

gree. At the same time, Bro. Chas. H.
Mickley delivered an excellent address to a
good audience in the evening, which was
well received. Yours truly,

Bro. Cobb.-—Allow me to say that at an

Wayne county, held at Monguagon Grange

O. R. PATTENGELL, Master.
Plymouth, Mich., Oct. 22, 1881.

They have a Mutual Aid Society, doing F

A Trust and Loan Association has lately i

 

The National Grange.

The Cincinnati Grange Bulletin is endeav-

the session of the National Grange, and also
to visit the Capital City of the nation—see

Mt. Vernon. It is expected that rates from
Chicago will be obtained by all the leading
routes to Washington and return—which
will be duly announced. Let all who wish
to go, inform Bro. Woodman, or write direct
to the Bulletin, 148 west Fourth St., Cincin-
nati, Ohio.
The matter of a visit to Atlanta, to the
Cotton Exposition, is also being duly can-
vassed and the facts and figures will be duly
given.

@;nrremIn1t1leu:r¢-

Mecosta and Osceola County Granges.

Bro. Cobb .-—VVe once had ten Granges, if
I mistake not, in Mecosta and Osceola coun-
ties. Now only three are entitled to repre-
sentation in the State Grange, viz.: Nos.
362, 517 and (329.

Is a Grange worth having 1’
It appears that a Grange was worth organ-
izing—at least it paid Bro. King in 1874,
when he organized Nos. 517 and 518 at one
time and place with one lecture, promised
us more instruction, and skipped. Just
brought us into existence, stood us on our
feet, and left us to live or die. No. 5l7lived,
has paid dues with never a failure, never
has seen a lecturer since organization, and
has ceased to expect one; has a hall of its
own and is receiving accessions, but we
need neighbors. Our Worthy Lecturer is
reviving New Jersey, Pennsylvania, etc.,
while all around is seen the need of a lecturer.
Here are three Granges in two counties
where there should be fifteen at least. These
Granges are about a score of miles apart, and
plenty of room and material for more.-
No. 619 is just alive, but could be raised with
a little effort. Is this the help we were
promised at the last session of State Grang A ‘?
We know much good could be done here,
and know that Bro. Whitney could do it.
I have travelled overland twenty-five miles
to hear him, and would do it again. VVe of
517 feel indignant over this matter and hope
that amends may be made by helping our
neighboring Granges.

Woarnv MASTER 517.

 

15th ‘Annual Session of the National Grange.
The following communication explains
itself :
WASHINGTON, D. C.. Oct. 20, 1881.
Dear Bro. .--In accordance with the pro-
visions of its Constitution, Art. III., Sec. 3,
and the resolution adopted at the last session,
the National Grange will assemble in 15th
Annual Session, in this city, on VVednesday.
Nov. 16th prox., at 11 o’clock A. M.
The Executive Committee have arranged
with the proprietors of the National Hotel
for the entertainment of all Patrons at two

dollars per day.
Fraternally and truly.
WM. M. IRELAND, Sec. N. G.

 

Bare- Faced Robbery.

Bro. Cobb .-—Can you tell us what legal or
moral right our legislators had to tax the
people $10,000 to pay their expenses and
that of a Governor and staff and a
regiment of militia to the Yorktown
Centennial. It looks to me like bare-faced
robbery of the tax-payers, which no other
Legislature of any other Western State had
the impudence to impose upon their people.
Let the members who voted for the illegal
and unjust tax be retired from all oflicial
positions by an outraged people.

ter will explain itself. All that I desire to

about.

by this questionable claimant.

made by the Supreme Court before heeding
Green’s demand or being led into payment

its attractions and surroundings and go to day, [wmsay mis;._

Driven Well Cases.

rem the Grand Haven Courier-Journal.
To THE EDITOR—The following open let-

I deem the publication of this a necessity
11 order to prevent honest citizens from be-
ng duping into paying the royalty claimed

VVait until the decision in this case is

by the paid advertisement in the Herald.
Grand Haven, Oct. 15, 1881.

Dear Sir .-—In answer to yours of yester-

The drive well cases which were tried in
this State, in 1879, have been taken by ap-
peal to the Supreme Court of the United
States. The record in those cases is now
being printed in the government printing
establishment at Washington. The cases
may be taken up and decided during the
present term of the court, which begins Oc-
tober 10th. What the decision will be can-
not, of course, be foretold with absolute cer-
tainty, but it is the confident opinion of a
number of lawyers whose views are entitled
to great weight, that it will be favorable to
the rights clamed by the public and adverse
to the claims of the owners of the patent.
Such a decision, when made, will put a final
quietus to all drive well litigation.
In the meantime the owners of the drive
well patent can, of course, bring as many
more suits as they choose. But in each case
they must give security for costs and in the
end pay the costs. The more suits they
bring the worse off they will be, if only the
public, or the users of driven wells, stand
firmly on their rights. In the present state
of the drive ‘well litigation the costs to any
one person defending a suit will be a mere
trifle. Any one who receives notice that he
has been sued, can call on the secretary of
the anti-drive well association and obtain a
copy of the printed answer to the com-
laint. This can be filled out and sent to the
clerk of the U. S. Court at Indianapolis.
The judges of the United States Courts can-
not prevent the bringing of suits, but they
have ample discretionary power to direct the
course of proceeding after a case comes before
them. In any drive well suit where the de-
fense is made they will take notice of the
fact that an appeal is pending in the Supreme
Court, in which precisely the same ques
tions are in controversy, and will be settled
conclusively by that Court, that a multitude
of suits are pending under this patent in all
parts of the United States, and that the
public does not anywhere acquiesce in the
justice of the patentee’s claims. It need not
be doubted that in each case as it comes up
they will make reasonable orders to prevent
unnecessary expense and to avoid a multi-
plicity of trials, where an end of controver-
sy can be so soon and so much more easily
reached by simply a little delay. No one
need have the least fear thatJudge Gresham
or any other United States judge, will be
willing to do anything in the least degree
unjust or oppressive, or that there will be
any lack of power on their part to do what
may seem to be right and fair in each case.
It will be extremely unwise for the people
of this county, after holding out for so many

so certain.

ty to do, is to do nothing.

it. WM. N1Lns.
LaPorte, Ind., Oct. 11, 1881. ‘

 

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NOTICES OF MEETINGS.

The rogram of Capitol Grange. No.'5-10.

North ansing, Mich., for the last quarter
of 1881 is as follows :- '

OCT. 22. 7 P. M. " Notes on Agricultural

‘Fairs!’ — Harry Gladden. W. E. West,
ctober14th, fourteen received the fifth de- Floyd Rush, Miss Mina Valentine, Mrs. El-
vira Tower, Mrs. Lydia Graham.

OCT. 29, 7 P. M. “ An Autumn Party.”-

Mrs. Mary Moore, Mrs. G. S. Williams, Miss
Della Tobias, S. A. Tooker, Mrs. S. A.
Tooker, J. D. Tower.

Nov. 5, 7 P. M. “ The School-book Ques-
Alfred Gunnison, Henry Liver-

Nov. 12. 7 P. M. Exercises by the Chil-

dren under the direction of Mrs. E. E. Clark,
Mrs. Amos Smith, Mrs. Felton.
Myron Hall, “ Salt.”

Essay by

Nov. 19, 7 P. M. “ The Plans of National

Banks, — Are they Monopolies?” — A.
Wheeler, E. B. Nichols. Wm. Schaffer,
John I-Iolbrook, VV. M. Hilbert.
Geo. H. Limebeck. Initiations on this and
the three following evenings.

Song —

Nov. 26, 7 P. M. “ What Farmers gain by

Co-operation, and what remains to be done
in this direction.” —— Mrs. Emerliza Water-

. . . . _ . man, Mrs. Lizzie T. Turner, W. Appleton,
The article in the Herald this week is M_ H_ Clark’ Henry C_ Everem

only another of the devices resorted to by
this man Green, in order to filch money
from the people.

DEC. 3, 7 l’. M. “Potatoes, and how to

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rhe remarks of Judge ‘{'rz(i)l:ntt1ii?il:' “Kge!p(in;esz§.nY1arlllii‘i?l:etingf;’-E

“Best Modes of

tha Molineaux.

DEC. 10, 7 P. M. Anniversary Exercises

—-The Order of Patrons of Husbandry Fif-

teen Years Old.”—A. N. Gillett, James Cor-
trite, Mrs. JamesTobias, Mrs. Kate Everett.
DEC. 17, 7 P. M. Annual Election of oili-
cers and reports of the retiring oiiicers.

The next meeting of Calhoun County
Grange will be held at Homer Grange hall,
in the village of I-Ioiiier, Thursday, Nov, 10.
1881, at 1 o’clock 1-. M. It is purposed to hold
two sessions at this meeting. One regular
meeting for the transaction of the regular
business and such other work as may prop-
erly belong before the Grange. This meet-
ing will be held in the afternoon. The other
will be an open session and will be held in
the evening. Interesting papers will be
read by Sisters Cameron and Kenyon, also
by Bro. Risbridger. Bro. John Allen has
kindly consented to give us “ Pioneer Days,”
should his health permit of his being present.
Worthy Lecturer Mayo will deliver an ad-
dress on “ Co-operation.” Added to this
will be the discussion of the various interest-
ing and important questions that have been
referred to their proper committees at the
last meeting.

The drive to Homer for most of the Patrons
is a long one, but we trust the importance of
the work will be felt by every member of
Calhoun County Grange, and each will
strive to be present. Homer Grange sends
out the old Macedonian cry, “ help us,” and
let every brother and sister respond. The
have kindly provided entertainment for all:
and bid us a hearty welcome to their hall
and homes, so none will be obliged to return
that night. MRS. PERRY MAYO, Sec’y.
Marshall, Oct. 20. 1881.

The next regular meeting of Lenawee
County Pomona Grange, No. 15, will be held
at Palmyra Grange hall, Nov. 10th, com-
mencing at 10 o'clock A. M., at which time
our new liall will be dedicated. Bro. C. G.
Luce, Master of Michigan State Grange, is
expected to oificiate in the dedication, and
also to deliver a public address in the after-
noon. All are invited to attend. The fifth
degree will be conferred in the evening.
MRS. M. T. COLE, Sec’y.

A special meeting of Oakland Pomona
Grange, No. 5, will be held in the hall of
Davisburg Grange, No 245, on Wednesday,
Nov. 2, commencing at 10 o’clock A. M.

A. E. GREEN, Sec’y.

OLD errors are often relinquished with re-
luctance. The writer has been trying for
more than 30 years to convince cultivators
of a common error that the roots of trees ex-
tend only as far from the trunk as the
length of the branches; the truth is that they
are usually longer on each side than the en-
tire height of the tree. A tree 30 feet high
forms a circle of roots more than 60 feet in
diameter. Country Gentleman .-

The Weekly Telegraph.

years in resistance to the drive well impos1- --
tion, to surrender everything now at the last
moment, when a successful termination of Kalamazoo Weekly Telegraph for 1882: 60
the long-drawn-out litigation is so near and columns or 1680 inches of reading matter, 52

Now is the time to subscribe for the

times a year, mail free, for $1.50. The larg-

The wise thing for the people of the coun- est paper published in Michigan. Every
Mr. Franklin farmer in western and southern Michigan
anounces that he will be on hand this week should have it and read it. It has full tele-
to collect royalties. He should be let alone. graphic news from all parts of the world,
If he does go to any user of a drive well he able editorials, complete news of western
might be offered a note or bond for the Michigan from the Telegraplfls own corres-
amount claimed by him made payable after pondents at the important news centers, be-
the Supreme Court sustains the patent, and sides special daily news reports from all
no sooner. But this is not necessary. The
better way is for each one to stand squarely sketches and reviews of the farming interests
on his rights, and say that the claimants are of the country, and valuable agricultural
not entitled to the money and'can not have information, of interest to every farmer in

parts of Michigan, interesting stories and

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THE GQANGE 7151103;

gadies’ flgpartnieqt.

ms WIFE. ’
sr razor nirssaan.

The good wife ever is the keystone strong

That binds the arches of the social state;

It is her uiet counsels that create

That solid virtue and endurance long,

That give the victory to those who wait.

Unto the husband and the son belong

The harvest of her works; she maketh straight
Each crooked path, and arms us for the strife,
But with the sickle -.-f religion true

Cuts down the tare that choke the better life.
Without her, who, unscathed, can struggle thro'
Sonl—soiling labors ? Her afi‘ection’s dew

Keeps green the promise of our higher fate,

Ana is that love whzch must be wisdom too 3

WHAT IS THE GAIN‘?

If one should run a noble race,

And at the last, with weary pace,
Win to the goal, and find his years

A harvest field of waste and tears,

Of turmoil and of buried trust,

Rich with dead hopes and bitter dust,
And strife and sneer and ceaseless pain,

What is the gain ‘r

What is the gain F
When, having reached a sunlit height,
Through barren sweeps of gloomy night,
Hoping to see beyond the crest
Fair lands of beauty and of rest,
There lies before, stretched far away
Unto the confines of the day,
A desolate and shadeless plain,
What is the gain ?
What is the gain 
To sail for months of cold and toil
Across wide seas, where winds recoil
Only to gather strength, and roar
A i0I1dLI‘ challenge than before,
And find, when through fogs thick and dun
The rocky coast at last is won,
No haven from the storm-vexed main,
What is the gain 9

What is the gain ?
The race is won, we see the light,
We conquer where the storm-winds fight 1
WA: show the way to those who wait
With faint hearts by the walls of fate;
Our banners flutter in the van
Of battles fought for thought and man,
And ignorance and darkness wane,
This is the gain.

Our Childhood Home.

How beautiful and touching are the
memories of our early childhood home.
Memories of the time when our hearts were
light and free and the sorrows of this world
had not encompassed us, at times come
sweeping over us like tones from a better
land, filling our souls with joy and gladness,
and we forget for a time the weight of years
that is upon us.

In imagination again with our play-
mates, we tread those old familiar grounds,
gather flowers and nuts in those same old
old woods and together drink of that cool
spring which quenched our thirst in days
“long, long ago.” Together we sit in the
old log schoolhouse conning our lesson o’er,
or, what pleased our childish fancy better
still, rejoicing in the freedom of school let
out; and to us no sky will ever seem so
blue and no sun ever shine so bright as that
which looked down upon our childhood’s
sports, when life was one happy play-day.

We remember too, the friends and loves
of early days, the pledges of friendship, the
promise that whatever may come we never

would forget each other. Life then, instead
ofa great wide sea where we must battle
with the waves of adversity and temptation,
seemed like a beautiful, peaceful river, on
which we might launch our boat and sail up
and down gathering the golden, luscious
fruit that grew on either bank. But where
arenow the friends and friendships of our
early days? Some were true and others
were false, but with all the changes that
came upon ourselves or friends our mother's
love remained the same, indeed it was our
mother’slove that made our home. A true
and faithful mother can make any home in
any places haven of rest for tired, weary
hearts. Rev. Robert Collyer relates the
following incident: Stopping at a farm
house at Nantucket, he asked the good
woman of the house, who was knitting at
her door, how long it had been since she was
on the mainland. “Bless your soul, sir,”
she replied, “ I have never been on the
mainland at all. Dennis and myself coming
from Ireland were wrecked on the coast well
nigh thirty-seven years ago, and we have
staid here ever since. All our friends are
here, our children also, we have all the food
we want, and our church is only half a mile
off. Then there’s the light-house to look up
to at night. What should we go to the
mainland for ? ” Thus these two people had
reared for themselves a home on an island,
where to most people life would mean ban-
ishment. '

Home is not merely a place on which the
architect and upholsterer may display their
skill, but the place where all the love of
which our natures are capable should center,
where father, mother. brother, and sister
shall each strive to add to the happiness of
the other.

Happiness is like a beautiful mosaic, com-
posed of many smaller stones, their color
blending together in perfect harmony; so
should our deeds of love and kindness form
a jewel beyond all price—our o -an and others
happiness. Our lives are checkered, but
ever and anon there comes to us the memory
of some childish sport, or half-forgotten
song, and we go back in years and once
again are children at our mother’: knee.

I once read a legend of a Medieval ‘prince,
who had been spirited away from his palace

by his enemies, and was supposed to be
confined somewhere in a foreign castle. A
devoted courtier determined if possible to
discover the place of his concealment and
efl"ect his rescue. And so,disguised as a min-
strel, he wandered over many lands, and
underneath the windows of many an an-
cient castle he would sweep his harp strings,
while his voice poured forth a song of
home, whose unforgotten music he was
sure, would stir the prince’s heart if he
were there and bring him to the window to
look out and listen.

Nor was his faithful search in vain. The
captive prince, who long had pined in hope-
less woe, so long _that even the spirit of re-
sistance to captivity had died out in his-
bosom, heard softly stealing out upon the
air one day, a sound that startled him out
of his stony grief——a harp, a voice, a song,
that thrilled him, filled him, transported
him back to the home of his childhood, and
the friends of his youth. Up sprang he and
gazed through the grated window, and dis-
covered nis gracious deliverer.

'I‘o many a man, the memory of his early
home. his mother’s early counsels, and his
mother's prayers, have been the means of
his salvation, body and soul. My sisters,
what are we doing, each in our own sphere,
for the ennobling and elevating of the
human race 2’ Are we training up noble
men and women for the next generation.

All through the history of our Nation, in
times of direst need as well as in days of
prosperity, the women of these United
States have been a power and honor.

What is the work and honor of to-day 1’
To my mind, greater far the honor of
training such a son as our late lamented
President than ruling Victoria’s realm. We
cannot all raise Presidents, but we may
train up men and women as pure and noble
as he. “ Let us not be weary in well doing,
for in due season we shall reap if we faint
not.”

A few days since I sat watching the
bricklayers at Work upon a building opposite
our Grange hall. I noticed with what
patience and precision each brick was put
in its place, one at a time. Slow work it
seemed to be. And the thought came to me
——what if they should grow careless or im-
patient, and each layer of brick as the
building grew be only a little out of place,
or that they should give up in despair, what
-or where would the structure be‘? And
then another thought came to me. The
years of our lives are given us one day at a
time, and each day should be filled with
patient, persistent effort, with.liere a kind
word, and there a pleasant smile or friendly
greeting, and the wise and careful training
of our ‘children, that from our life work
there shall grow a beautiful structure, a
noble manhood and womanhood. And
when our work is done, and they shall take
our place, may there come to them only
pleasant memories of their childhood home.

Mrs. W. K. SEXTON.

Howell, Oct. 8, 1881.

targe or Small Houses—Which?

There has a mania prevailed to a great ex-
tent within the last ten years, that of build-
ing very large houses.

As soon as a little surplus means had been
accumulated (and sometimes before), people
in the rural districts erected asort of a man
sion, or pulled down the old house and built
larger, and have now a good deal more room
than is necessary, or can be utilized, thus
making hard, slavish work for the women-
folks to keep it in order, cleaning house
twice a year; for if some of the rooms are
not used every day, dirt still finds its way
into these rooms. Somehow dust flies and
cobwebs accumulate unless a constant war-
fare is waged, and constant vigilance isa
necessity. Many times parents do not get
ready to build until the young folks are
about ready to marry and leave the parental
home to make one-for themselves. Then
the “ old folks” are left alone in that great
domicile (not a very pleming thought to
contemplate), and the mother not being
robust and vigorous, it is a great tax upon
her remaining strength to keep so many
rooms in order. Help is scarce or inefficient.
For a time she tries to keep up the routine,
and the house has the same order and neat-
ness which prevailed when the girls were at
home to assist in keeping it so. After a
while it seemed like a herculean task to
keep so many rooms in order, and one by
one they are shut up and not used, and
father and mother occupy only the most
convenient portions, and the rest is useless.
An instance came under my observation a
few days ago. A friend whom I visit occa-
sionally had such a nice home. They built
a very large house with verandas, bay-
windows, and modern conveniences, and it
was nicely furnished, and considerable
money had been expended to ornament the
grounds. One by one the children had left
home, and the last daughter lately married,
and the good mother, in the generosity of
her heart (mistaken idea) desired her to
take the nice pictures, fancy work, organ,
and all those things which had rendered
that home so pleasant. My friend said to
me, “ Mattie is gone; my health is poor. I
think I will shut up the front part of the

kitchen. I shall not keep help. There are
only two of us, and there is no use trying to

keep all this great house in order.” I really

 

house, and father and I will live in the —

pitied her that she had such erroneous ideas
—that they did not need a pleasant cozy
sitting room, and those articles which ren
der 1: room attractive and home like. It
seemed to me they needed it all the more
because the young folks had gone from that
home, and taken so much of the music and
sunshine with them. It is useless expendi-
ture to construct rooms to shut up, or use
only occasionally.

A gentleman replied to an inquiry in
regard to the health of his wife: “ How
many times I am sorry we were so foolish
as to build such a large house, as it is one
cause of her poor health. She is anxious to
keep it in order, and the care and oversight
is too much for her, and too great a tax on
her strength.”

I think if a large proportion of the house-
keepers were asked their opinion in regard
to the size of the house for comfort, conven-
ience, and pleasantness, the answer would
invariable be——one of medium proportions.

I have written on this subject for the
benefit of those who are contemplating the
erection of an entire new house, or remod-
dling the old one, and tocall up a discussion
between the sisters through the columns of
the Visrron.

I will submit another question for discus-
sion, - “Shall farmers’ wives occupy the
kitchen instead of the sitting room after the
house-work is finished ‘J " MYRA.

Cheering Words.

[Written by a sister of Hamilton Grange,
No. 355.]

Worthy Master, Sisters and Brothers .-—-To
you I return my sincerest thanks for the
kind reception extended to me on my advent
into your honorable Order. By so doing you
have conferred upon myself lasting obliga-
tions, and to fulfil these to the utmost of my
poor abilities will be a pleasure as well as a
duty.

A word of good cheer, by way of reply to
some well meant, but rather disconsolate, re-
marks of a highly esteemed sister, in our last
Grange, in regard to the small number in at-
tendance. also the semi lukewarm condition
its members appeared to have fallen into.
Although this may be the state of our Grange
and many others throughout the land, while
it perplexes it must not discourage or most
surely not appall. As we scan the annals of
all societies, either secret or open, even na-
tions that may be republics, kingdoms, or
empires, we behold that they have to en-
counter “Alps on Alps ” of obstacles, how-
ever diflicult or hazardous, for there is
nothing perfect on this earth.

With permission we will glance over two
or three from the many secret societies. The
Odd Fellows have been the least paralyzed
at any time, and have enjoyed prosperity
with a very few misfortunes. Forget we
must not, that little earnest band the Good
Templars, who have the most powerful and
wicked potcntate to contend with known to
humanity, whose reign extends over all na-
tions under the sun, beating and driving
them back with his merciless sword on every
side, bringing countless miseries, dire calam-
ities, death and destruction throughout his
limitless domain. Need I name this terrible
tyrant? Doubtless you know him. Though
few in numbers, from pure exhaustion, they
yet live, and may our prayers in unison rise
that the Good Templars never die. The
Free Masons—can it be said their path has
been smooth and bordered entirely with
flowers, with their most fragrant aromas to
cheer them on their way? On the contrary,
however dark the shadows that have sur-
rounded them, they have been faithful to
one another, and well and wisely they in
secret council keep their deeds of good or ill.
As the years pass on their brotherhood in-
creases, while they encircle alike within
their mystic bands the Bedouin of the Saha-
ra’s burning sands, the Indian of America’s
deep forests, and from these through all
grades in life to the President and his cabi-
net,the royal crowned heads of kings and em-
perors. Leaving all these, with their merits
or demerits,we turn to state and church. Our
own beautiful fatherland, “ the home of
the brave and the land of the free,” has had
its days of revolution that tried men's souls,
but those Ironsides despaired and lost not
their cause of right. Even through two
more wars, «nothing daunted they came to
the dreadful days of anguish which hung
over us like a sable pall, and that fearful
baptism of brothers’ blood reigned, yet de-
spair did not conquer, and to-day our repub-
lie is a pride and glory among nations.

Time will not permit me to speak of other
countries, and I will give one more grand
example—the Head of the Christian church.
Looking back 1880 years and over, when the
morning stars sang together for joy when
the Prince of the House of David came to
fulfill the severe Mosaial Pentateuch, and
leave us an easier,more beautiful law that we
might live by and be happy. He healed the
sick, raised the dead, and did other astonish-
ing miracles'without number, his teachings
were pure and holy, his life spotless, thou-
sands believed on him, yet he found no per-
fection, They who were clothed in purple
robes condemned him to death for a. deceiver.
Lo, he received the ignominious death of the
cross, the only Son of God.

Again I say, be of good cheer. Neither
let us faint or fall by the wayside, for there
is nothing great or good that is lightly won.

We should revere and respect the Grange

 

NOVEMBER 1, 1881.

as the storm-tossed mariner, amid danger-
ous rocks. does the friendly beacon in a har-
bor of safety. To do so we have only to fol-
low its precepts and obey its injunctions.
HAMILTON.

 

What Shall We Eat?

We are told in the inspired writings “not
to trouble ourselves about what we shall eat
or what we shall drink,” and yet it is among
our uppermost thoughts what shall we eat
to-day. If a person were to read and treas-
ure up one-half the articles published
in the newspapers now-a-days, one would
almost wish to live without eating, or
that fasting forty days, like Dr. Tan-
ner, were the rule rather than the ex-
ception; but then to sustain life under
such difficulties would seem too much
trouble, and many would give up the
contest, not having sufficient will pow-
er to hold out for any great length of
time, and they would at once cease
to work and live. But, as we are of
the “ earth earthy," we must exercise
some care to prolong life. Looking over the
long list of adulterated articles of food, there
does not seem much left to select from, so
much is pronounced deleterious to the hu-
man system.

But I am not going to discuss what we
buy at the grocery, but the meat question.
In the last number of The World I find an
article in favor of eating pork, and then tak-
ing up another paper I find an article very
outspoken in its tone saying, “ pork has long
been considered deleterious to the human
system. and that she (the writer) never
shortens anything with lard, nor keeps it
about the house.” Pork that is fatted on the
farm with corn, apples. and milk from the
dairy, is no more injurious than some of the
cheap beef we find in the market. The
lame, blind, and old, perhaps diseased, crea-
tures are fed until they do not show their
ribs too plainly and then sold to the butcher
who comes to drive them to the slaughter
house. He puts the cruel ring in the nose of
the animal, or ties it head and foot, and the
creature, not knowing what to do or where
to go, is beaten and tortured until it becomes
enraged, blood up to fever heat and meat al-
most poisoned from the nervous excitement.
is killed and put upon the market and sold
out to persons who think beef is beef whe-
ther it is good, bad or indifferent

If we are going to relish what is set before
us it is sometimes a good idea to be blind,
deaf, and stop thinkiizg (if such a thing were
possible) until we get a good square meal.

The grand, strong, sinewy people of the
New England states ate pork and used lard,
and we read of the bake pork and beans,
and of the great variety of pics at Thanks-
giving dinners, where all gathered at the old
home and enjoyed the festivities of that
time-honored holiday.

My experience tells me that I meet with
as many invalids who never taste pork or
lard as there are who indulge in eating both.
Some people say it is coarse and vulgar and
makes our complexion gross; be that as it
may, I know of a family of four sons and
three daughters that have anything but fair
complexions, full of pimples and festering
sores, and they never havea particle of pork
about their house. A physician once order-
ed pork fried to a crisp, or toasted on a fork
over the coals, for an aged gentleman of my
acquaintance. He said the coating of the
stomach had become inactive and had lost
its power to aid in digestion. He also said
Wholesome pork had many times cured peo-
ple who were suffering from dyspepsia. A
gentleman from the city occasionally came
back to the “old home,” and he would say,
“ Mother, cook me some pork just as you
used to when I was a boy. I am tired of
beef.” 01 course in warm weather when a
person’s appetite is none of the best, pork is
not a suitable article of diet, but, later in the
season when the new potatoes are white and
crispy, a few slices of pure nice pork, cooked
either by broiling or rollin in flour and
thoroughly done, how it re ishes, and the
farm hands. toiling early and late, crave such
a substantial meal. I do not advocate eat-
ing all pork and no other meat. Beef that
is all right and mutton are good for a change.
In hot weather use mackerel, codfish and
halibut, which are very relishable, but I do
say that a farmer ought always to have some
pork (put away to treat the persons who sur-
roun his table with, cooked in different
ways.—M3/ra in Agl. World.

 

A Grand Opportunity.

BY MARY V. BOVVMAN, CINCIN1\_'ATl, IN
GRANGE BULLETIN.

It seems that many do not clearly under-
standthe ideas of the founders of the Order
of Patrons of Husbandry, but they are nev-
ertheless benefited. For instance, I give a
boy a check - he hands it to the cashier of
the bank. and the clothes and food he buys
with the money do him as much good as if
he understood finance.

But what surprises me most is that farm-
ers and their wives do not seize the opportu-
nities the Grange offers with greater zeal;

that they do not recognize a duty outside of M

themselves and those immediately depend-
ent upon them. If they wish todo good,
wh here is a grand opportunity I

omen living in the country, surrounded
by many healthful influences, are surprised
tosee women in the cities at the same age
look so much youn er, brighter and less
careworn. Now loo upon the table of the
country woman—-pies, fried meats, greas
fried potatoes, ditto doughnuts, soups,—al
greasy. There are many exceptions to this,
yet the above- is the style 0 cooking in
many farmers’ houses. But on the table of
the woman in thecity you find juicy, broiled
meat, or rare roasts, (not baked as dry as
sole-leather), plenty of fruit, eaten without
being covered with pie crust, fish, hominy,
baked potatoes, oatmeal—hence the mind is
not sluggish, there is time to read, be social,
and take recreation. The founders of the
Grange moved the world forward; let us see
to it, then, that with the physical strength
we aim for we also gain mental strength,
feed the mind as well as the body. Have
system upon the farm and in the house, and
there will accrue time for fitting the far-
more’ families to occupy the exalted pos-
itlon they claim.

FARMERS who wish to keep their stock
in good condition, should provide a comfort-
able shelter for them during the cold, damp
or frosty nights of autumn.

I

Michigan Crop Report for Month of October.

For this report returns have been received
from 1,002 correspondents, representing 674
townships. Six hundred and twenty-nine
returns are from 386 townships in the south:
ern four tiers of counties. The returns were
made between October 1 and 14.

The estimates show that the acreage sown
to wheat this fall is but little if any greater
than in 1880; that the number of acres of
potatoes raised was about the same, but that
the leld er acre not over two-thirds as
muc , an that the acreage of cloverseed
was about one-fifth greater, and the yield
per acre one—fourth reater, than in 1880.
As there has probab y been considerable
wheat sowed since Oct. 1, the estimate is
doubtless too low, and later reports are
likely to change the estimates of the yield
of clover seed and potatoes. Correspondents
will be asked to again report on December 1
the acreage of wheat sown, and the yield of
corn, clover seed and potatoes.

The following table shows for each oounty
the average price of wheat during Septem-
ber, and the price Oct. 1. and, as compared
with 1880, the condition of pastures during
each of the months of August and Septem-
ber; the supplv and condition of beef cattle
and sheep; and the yield of winter a plea.
The averages for the State are as fol ows:
-Average price of wheat during Se t.. $1.28;
price. Oct. 1. $1  ; condition 0 pastures
during August, 65, during Sept., 73; supply
of beef cattle. 84; condition, 87; supply of
sheep, 98; condition, 93; yield of winter
apples, 40; yield of peaches, 2.5.

In their “special remarks” correspond-
ents have noted the effect of the drouth
upon the_various products of the farm. It
was originally intended to publish asum-
mary of these remarks for each county, but
they are so nearly alike for all parts of the
State that it seems to be unnecessary. The
drouth has been general throughout the
State, though it seems to have been less
severe in the northern than in the southern
counties. It has materially reduced the

ield of some of our leading crops, particu-
_arly corn and potatoes, and has greatly
lI.l_]l1l‘ed the apple crop. Winter apples
ripened prematurely, and have fallen to the
ground in large quantities.

Pastures have been so effectually dried up
in some localities as to necessitate the feed-
ing of stock.

In consequence of the difficulty of turning
over clover sod for fallow, and of the very
general loss of the spring seeding to clover,
the area summer-fallowed was somewhat
less than usual, and the acreage of stubble
ground seeded to wheat has been corres-
pondingly increased. The rains came be-
tween the first and fifteenth of September,
just in time to enable farmers to put in their
wheat in excellent condition. In some in-
stances it was sowed a little late, but this is
not to be regretted in view of the continued
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A VIRGINIA farmer says; “About 25
years ago I commenced to pick out a small
quantity of the best ears of corn when
husking. The corn thus selected was plan-
ted by itself, and had a better yield than the
rest of the field. Every year since I have
been saving more each year, picking out
when the corn w_as husked, and spreading
it in a loft until spring. When I fix-st
commenced saving seed, it took 600 ears to
makes. barrel, while in the last few years
it has taken but 285 ears to make a barrel.

The corn is white, flinty and weighs over
56 pounds to the bushel.”


 
  
 
  
 
 
  
  
 
 
  
  
 
 
  
 
 
 
  
  
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  

NOVEMBER 1, 1881.

run session visrros.

 

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  Eartha’ fiepaiyiment.

WATCH YOUR WORDS.

Keep a watch on your words, inv darlings,
For words are wonderful things;

The are sw. at, like bees’ fresh honey ;
Li e the bees they have terrible stings.

They can carry a heart’s affection,
And sweeten a bitter life ;

They can cut ii the strife of anger,
Like an open two-edged knife.

Let them pass through your lips unchallenged
If their errand is true and kind ;

If they come to support the weary,
To comfort and help the blind.

If bitter, revengeful spirit
Prompts the words, let them be unsaid;

They may flash through a brain like lightning.
Or fall on a heart like lead.

Keep them back if they are cold and cruel,
Under bar, and lock, and seal ;
The wounds they make, my darlings,
Are always slow to heal.
Ma peace guard your lives, and ever
in this time of your early youth,
May the words that you daily utter
Be the beautiful words of truth.

Lost or strayed! !

OST OR STRAYEDH Our Uncle Nine of the

GRANGE Visiron. Last heard from, June list.

If Bro. Cobb can give us any information as_ to his

whereabouts he shall :eceive the thanks of his neg-
meted NEi>iiEws AND N1EcEs.

My Dear Cousins .-——Let us consult togeth-
er about our cruel desei-tion. I can hardly
think that Uncle Nine has left us to stay,

and we must find some means to bring him
back. Now let us go to work and fill up

‘our columns with nice, interesting letters

which will be so inviting that he will be
glad to get home to us once more, for I am
afraid that he left because we failed to make
our columns attractive and interesting.

How many of our brothers turn from us
and go to the bad from the saui‘e cause. And
it is our fault. the sisters who neglect to
make home attractive for our brothers, pre-
ferring in our selfishness the society of our
girl friends, or some other girl’s brother.
You say, “ O! my brother does not care for
my company ; he prefers to spend his even-
ings down town with other boys.” Stop!
did you ever try to make yourself agreeable
to him? You, who love your brother, but
sit idly mourning over his evil ways, do not
consider that it it is your own fault. Study
his tastes, if he loves to read, buy or borrow
such books as he likes best, and read them
yourself, and best of all talk with him. Do
not look cross and forbidding when he comes
in sight, but speak to him pleasantly, upon
home matters or your friends, anything to
show him that you care for his company,
and I am sure if you try earnestly to get him
interested, he will prefer his home and your
society to those of his rough associates. If
he likes company, invite your friends to
spend an evening with you occasionally, and
go with him to return the visit. But, in
whatever direction his taste may turn, you
can help and interest him if you will.

Nettie Gifford, I am glad you still cling to
our circle. And if we all persevere, we
shall have a column_ that even our elder
readers will deign to read.

Erle, you have been in disguise long
enough. Please take off‘ your mask and
write something more in accordance with
your age. Do not think I expose you be-
cause of any dislike; on the contrary, I do
like your letters, but knowing you are com-
petent to write something far better, I.want
to ask you to do so. For we need just such
ones as you to help us to fill up our columns
with something interesting. You are not
too old, so please come soon and make your
debut unmasked.

Hoping our Uncle Nine will soon return
in safety, I remain, ‘

Your cousin,
, SWEET BRIAR.

Keeler, Sept. 21st, 1881.

 

Uncle Nine and all the 0ousi‘ns.——As Nettie
Gifford has hinted that all we young folks
who had not written lately were " misers,”
I think we better profit by it_ even if we
haven’t much experience.

I promised to write again soon if I rode
the “ goat” successfully, but I have attend-
ed but one Grange meeting since, as the
diptheria in this neighborhood was so bad
that it closed all public meetingspfor a long
time, but we hope to have a good Grange
after the fairs are over.

One of the cousins wanted to know if any
of us could tell her when electricity was dis-
covered, by whom, and its uses to the world.
It was discovered by Diogenes, 500 years B.
C. It was first put into use by Dr. Benjamin
Frikiklin, and that Fee was, I think, the
lightning rods, then the telegraph, the tele-
phone, the electric lights, etc. We are all
familiar with’ those and others of nearly the
same nature.

I think it was Myrtle W. who asked, the
question. What has become of her? We
do not hear from her very often. I guess we
better let the little people have our depart-
ment again if we cannot keep it filled any
better. Don’t you think so, Uncle Nine?

Ella Zuer asks, what number can be add-
ed or multiplied and produce the same
amount? As it has not been answered be-
fore, I will answer it; it is 2. ‘

Myrtle W., I should like to see your paper
printed in 1800, very much, and if Uncle
thinks an extract on the death of Washing-

ton too long for our column, and it would

not be too much trouble, I would liketo have
you send an extract to me.

Hoping our column will be better filled
after this, I will close before Uncle gets tired.

Yours fraternally.
ELLA SPAULDING.

Orleans, Mich., Sept. 26th, 1880.

THE BABY SLEEPS.

BY MR8. H. H. TRAVIS.

[Respectfully dedicated—‘t-o_ABrother  Sister 
Kellogg, upon the death of their infant child.j

Tread lightly ! the baby sleeps,

While o'er its couch the mother weeps ;
Speak softly ! disturb not its repose ;

Its little hands are still, its eyes are closed.

0 mother, still thy weeping l

Thy babe is only sleeping ;

See you not that loving smile

That rests upon the features of your child ?

’Tis sleeping that long, last sleep

“ From which none ever wakes to weep.”
‘Tia naught but clay, this shrouded form-
Thy babe to heaven has been borne.

Hush 3 hark I :1 father is bending o’er
This pure, pale, broken flower,
While from his lips comes forth the prayer,
" 0 Father, give us strength our grief to bear ! ”

Take the pillow from the cradle

Where our darling baby lay,

While we watched with tears of anguish
As it breathed its life away.

Place within its blue-veined fingers
One of Nature’s fairest flowers.
Free from sin, from pain and sorrow.
He roams now in Eden’s bowers.

‘Twas God who gave to us the treasure,
And we loved it, Q, so well ;

But the angels came and took it

To a better home to dwell.

Yet a golden link is broken

In our chain of earthly bliss ;

But we know there’ll be a meeting

In a brigher world than this.
Sherwood. Oct. 23.

THE REAPER, DEATH.

TAYLOR.—Died, at her home in the township of
Climax, Aug. 18th, 1881, Sister Betsy, wife of Bro.
Frank Taylor, in the 24th year of her age.

IN MEMORIAM.

One by one, like leaves in autumn.
Pass our loved ones from our sight,

Leaving us to grieve in anguish,
Longing for their presence bright.

But dear Bessie gave the promise,
Ere she passed from earth away,
Though unseen, she’d linger near us,———
Guide her dear ones on their way.

Pure as springtime’s early blossoms,
Was the gentle life that's flown,

Shedding fragrance o'er each pathway,-
Making her the light of home.

Though we miss her, oh ! so sadly ;
Though we drop the falling tear;

Yet we know that she has only
Passed into another sphere.

Mus. MARY J. SWEEZY,

Mas. SARA}! HAAs,

HENRY ADAMS,
Committee.

SYLVESTER.—Died at her home in Buchanan,
Oct. 6, 1881, of typhoid fever, after two weeks of
suffering, Sister SARAH JANE Svi.vEs'rEa, leaving a
dear family, bereft of their father some years ago, to
‘mourn her loss. At a regular meeting of Mount
Tabor Grange, of which she was a member, the fol-
lowing resolutions were adopted:

Wnznauas, Through the dispensation of divine
Providence our respected sister has been removed
from our midst to her home in the Spirit-land;
therefore ~

Resolved, That in the death of our sister we have
parted with a consistent member of our Order, whose
loss we sincerely mourn; that her family loses a
good mother and adviser.

Resolved, That while we bow in submission we
fain would express our sympathy for the bereaved
children and relatives, at the same time fully realiz-
ing the inability of our words to heal the wound in-
flicted by this great loss; let us be more faithful in
the discharge of our duty to the living.

Resolved. That our charter be draped in mourning
for sixty days, and that a co y of these resolutions
be placed on the records of t e Grange, a copy be
presented to the family of our deceased sister, and
that they be sent to the GRANGE Vrsrroa and to the
county papers for publication.

Peaceful be thy silent slumber!
Peaceful in thy grave so low,
Thou no more will join our number,
Thou no more our song shall know.
Mus. C. N. MCCRACKEN,
Mas. W. J. Josns,
Mas. Wu. Tasoa,
Committee.

a

YAUNEY.-—At a meeting of Centreville Grange,
No. 76, held Oct. 4, 1881, the following resolutions
were adopted:

Wnuams. It has been the will of the Divine
Master to remove from this Grange, on the 19th day
of September, 1881, our sister, HULDAH YAUNE7,
whose loss to us and the community is an irrepara-
ble one, and whose decease we deeply mourn, she
having been taken away in her usefulness, sur-
rounded by a loving family and friends. Her seat in
our_Gra.nge will be vacant: we can never meet her
again in our Order or in the social circle; therefore

Resolved, That while we accept the divine dispen-
sation, we will ever cherish the memory of our de-
parted sister, who was ever foremost in every good
word and work, whose presence ever carried sun-
shine tothe hearts of all, and whose zeal for our
cause and that of humanity, together with a congen-
ial and Christian spirit, endeared her to the hearts
of all, and left to us a noble example for imitation.

Resolved, That we as brothers and sisters extend to
the bereaved husband and children our heartfelt
sympathies‘, and commend them to the loving care of
our great Shepherd, knowing that He will faithfully
guard his flock.

Resolved, That as a token of our bereavement our
eharter be draped in mourning for 60 days, and that
a copy of these resolutions be sent to t e bereaved
family, be spread upon the records of this Grange,

ALLEN——Sister Pinumrs Armrciv, a member of
Allegan Central Grange. No. 53, Aug. 13, 1881.

As we again gather around the altar of this our
Grange home, let us not forget those who from time to
time have been removed from our midst by the hand
of death. Once more has the cruel messenger taken
from our circle our worthy and beloved Sister PAB-
xE1.A Arman in a sudden and unexpected manner;

therefore, .

Resolved, That while we bow in submission
we fain would express in words our heartfelt
sympathy for the members of the bereaved family, at
the same time realizing that words are weak to heal
the wound afiliction hath created in the hearts of
those who mourn. We will, however, offer our token
of true sympathy and condolence in their behalf.

Resolved, That, although our deceased sister was so
situated that she was not able to be often with us,
yet we who know her best know that we have lost
a true-hearted member and sister, the husband a
devoted and faithful wife, the children an affection-
ate mother, the neighbors a kind and true-
hearted friend; and by her sudden death let
us be admonished that time is on the wing and
sooner or later will gather us to our final rest. Let us
each and every one so live that we may be worthy to
enjoy the happiness of the blest.

Resolved, hat in token of respect for our departed
sister our Charter be draped in mourning for sixty
days; that a copy of these resolutions be presented
to the family; one sent to the GRANGE Visiroa for
publication, and one preserved in the records of our
Grange. ELiz.A BAKER,

W. H. ELY,
NANCIE A. DIBBLE,
Committee.

HINI-3.-—To the members of Kent Co. Grange:—
Your committee, appointed to draft and report reso-
lutions on the death of Bro. M. B. Hine, would
report the follow ing:

WnEnEAs, It has pleased the Great Master of all
to again allow the grim messenger, Death, to enter
our Grange, and

WHEREAS, This time the blow has stricken down
one beloved and highly respected by all, our Worthy
Master, Bro. M. B. Hine, and

WHEREAS, This terrible blow has left the Master’s
chair vacant, and taken his hand forever from the
gavel; therefore _

Resolved, That we mourn in common with the
family and friends of the deceased. This visitation
should remind us more fully of our duty to our Cre-
ator, our Order, and to one another.

Resolved, That a memorial page be set apart in the
records of this Grange, and that these resolutions be
there recorded.

Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions, under
seal of the Grange, be sent to the family of the de-
ceased, and also to the GRANGE Visrroa for publica-
tion. WM. P. WHITNEY,

Joim PORTER,
H. G Herr,

Bowiie, Kent Co., Oct. 17. Committee.

ARNOLD.» WREREAS, God in his providence has
called our dear Sister C. M. Arnold to leave her
labors among us on earth, therefore

Resolved, That in her death Kent Co. Grange has
lost a faithful member, one who was wise in her
counsels and ever held in view the prosperity of this
Order ; and that we hold in loving remembrance the
many pleasant hours of our association with her, yet
we knew that our loss is her gain, and feel that she
has gone up higher and now rests within the pearly
gates of the golden city;

That we tender our fraternal sympathy to our
brother in his afiliction, and to Wyoming Grange for
the loss of a beloved and faithful sister:

That these resolutions be spread upon the minutes
of this meeting, und a copy be sent to the family of
our deceased sister, and to the GEAKGE VISITOR and
Agricultural lVo1‘ld for publication.

Sister 1. D. DAVIS,
“ W. T. ADAMS,
“ W. T. REMINGTON,

Bowne, Oct. 17th, 1881. Committee.

WATERS.— WHEREAS, The destroying angel has
again broken into our ranks and taken our beloved
sister, MARY ANN WATERS, to the Spirit-land; and

WHEREAS, We more keenly feel our loss from the
fact that Sister Waters was a charter member of this
branch of our Order, and to her persevering efforts
we are indebted for the organization of Olive Grange,
of which she had been an earnest member until a
short time since. when she removed to Dallas: and
our hearts are touched by the fact that in her last
sickness she oftimes expressed her desire to be back
with her sisters and brothers of Olive Grange, and
directed that in case of her death the funeral cer-
mony should be conducted by the members of Olive
Grange; therefore

Resolved, That in the death of our sister we hav
lost a shining light, whose plain. unostentatious man-
ners, firm and decided character, have been to us a
guiding star. Ma we cherish her memory, and may
her lovable examp e influence our future lives.

Resolved, That we extend our sympathy to the be-
reaved family in their great aflliction, that our hall
be draped in mourning ninety days, and that a copy
of these resolutions be presented to the family of the
deceased and also sent to the GRANGE Visiroa for
publication. Mus. ELIzAEE'rri DUNLAP,

. Mas. IDA MGWELTIIY,
Mas. HAaniE'r'r DILL5,
Committee.

BARTLETT.——Died at her home in Bushnell, Sep-
tember, 1881. Sister J EBUBHA BARTLETT, aged 34 yrs.

WnEnEAs, Death has again entered our midst and
taken from us our sister, reminding us that the har-
vest of time is sure and certain; therefore

Resolved, That the angel of death is visiting us,
removing our friends and loved ones; and we now
miss from our band another sister: but in the midst
of our sorrow, may we acknowledge that our Father
in Heaven doeth all things well, and say, '‘ Thy will,
0 God, not ours. be done."

Resolved, That in the death of Sister Bartlett,
Bushnell Grange has lost a devoted member, her
husband a true and faithful wife, and her children a
kind and Christian mother.

Resolved, That we extend our heartfelt sympathies
to the family of our deceased sister in their sad hour
of aflliction.

Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be spread

on the minutes of the Grange, and a copy be sent to
the GRANGE Visrron for publication.
SARAH E. COLLINS,
SAEAJI A. Hor,
Bushnell Grange, No. 437. Q Committee.

Bushnell, Oct. 15, 1881. ,

CHAFFIN.— Died at the residence of her father,
in Bushnell, Montcalm county, Mich., aged 24 years,
Sister LOUISA CHAFFIN, daughter of T. G. Chaflin,
on the 23d of August, 1881, a worthy member of
Bushnell Grange, No. 437.

Wnnnnss, The silver cord is loosed, and the golden
bowl is broken, we are once more admonished to re-
member our Creator in the days of our youth, before
the evil days draw nigh, as God has once more per-
mitted Death to enter our circle and remove from our
midst our sister, whom we all dearly loved, while we
recognize the hand of God and bow in humble sub-
mission to his will,we shall miss her stately form, and
her loved voice in song; therefore

Resolved, That we tender our earnest and heartfelt
sympathy to the bereaved family and friends, know-
ing that she was a kind and worthy daughter, an af-
fectionate sister, and a true and faithful friend.

Resolved, That our charter be draped in mourning
for 60 days, that a copy of these reso utions be spread
on our record, a copy be presented to the bereaved

NYE.—Died, at his residence in Attica, Oct. 10th,
1881. Bro. S. D. Nye, aged 52 years, a charter mem-
ber of Pine Stub Grange, No. 448. 'I'he_following
resolutions of respect -and condolence were adopted
by this Grange :'

WaEnEAs, An all-wise Father has seen fit to call
our Brother S. D. Nye, a faithful member of our
Order, from his earthly home to his home above,
therefore

Resolved, That, as a Grange, we extend to this
bereaved family that earnest, heartfelt sympathy that
springs from a true brotherly and sisterl love, and
above all we would commend them to im whose
tender mercies are over all his work.

Resolved, That as an expression of our respect for
our departed brother, we drape our charter in
mourning for thirty days.

Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be
spread on our Grange record. and also that a copy be
sent to the GaAxoE Visiroa for publication.

J OHN F. Mina,

BENJAIHN SPENCER,

Mas. J. T. Locxwoon,
Committee.

HANNA.— Died at his residence in Irving. of
consumption, Aug. 15, 1881, Brother J. C. HANNA, in
the 66th year of his age. Brother Hanna was asso-
ciated with us in Irving Grange. No. -55, as a charter
member and an efiicient Oll’lC6l' and worker. He was
in the church a zealous member, in society a generous
friend of humanity. The following resolutions were
adopted by living Grange :

Resolved, The. as a Grange we sympathize with
the widow and friends of our deceased brother, in
this aflliction, and commend them to our heavenly
Father, who doeth all things well

Resolved, That these resolutions be entered upon
our Gr. nge records. and a copy sent to the GRANGE
Visicron for publication. ‘

WM. A. Mons,

J. J. HENDERBROTT,

Mrs. J. J. Haxnsnsnorr,
Irving, Oct. I0, 1381. Committee.

F. A. NORTH’S FEED RACKS.

My invention, patented May 10, 1881, re-
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other animals. the structure being de-
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the attendant from the animals. and to the
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of operation. It will he noticed that the
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both sides, that the two independent
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from obtaining the food from those on the
other, and that by means of the central in-
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proper proportion of the food. On each
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linksaboard in such a manner that the
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There are guards to throw the feed inward to
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Is the only preparation based on the
proper principles. to constitute a durable
finish for walls, as it is not held on the wall
with glue, etc., to decay, but is a Stone Ce-
ment that hardens with age, and every ad-
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for use by adding hot water, and easily ap-
plied by anyone. _

Fifty cents’ worth of ALABASTINE will
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other pre aration on the same surface.

For sa e by paint dealers everywhere.
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—— OFFICE OF ——

GEORGE W. HILL,

80 Woodbridge St., West,
Detroit, Jlficla, Oct. 7, 1881.

DEAR SIR :—I have decided to make every
Grange the following offer, which will give

-each family represented an opportunity of

saving a considerable amount _on their gro-
caries, and at the same time will be little or
no trouble to the Secretary to transact the
business. _

I will send to any Grange, upon receipt of
order with SEAL, the articles named in sub-
joined list, and if goods are not lower in
price than at home stores, and not in EVERY
RESPECT perfectly satisfactory they may be
returned at MY expense of freight BOTH
WAYS.

My cases are made and arranged ex-

ressly for the purpose; goods cannot get
amaged, or mixed; lids have hinges, and
screwed down, the whole is a complete little
GROCERY STORE; prices guaranteed two
weeks. Don’t be confined to the list if any-
thing else is wanted, but I do want the case

"to go out complete. I am trying to solve the

problem of how I can supply each Grange
with their goods — especially Groceries — at
the lowest prices, with the least expense to
myself and least troub.e to the Secretary. so
that it will‘ be to our mutual advantage. I
think I have hit on the right plan, but may
have to make some changes. _ If you ever
expect to be benefited pecuniarily, accept
my -;fi'er and try my plan long enough for
me to get it into practical order.

ORDER NO. ONE.

l2lbs. Best Jap. Tea in 21b Pkgs, 450 . . . . . . . . "30 40
24 “ Best Rio Coffee in 4 “ “ 16c . . . . . . . . . . 3 84
6 « Gloss Starch l H “ 73¢ -------- -~ 45
6 “ Corn Starch 1 “ “ 8&0 . - - - - - - - -- 51
12 H Good Soap 1 « -* 65c ........ -- 78
12 “ Baking Bowder ‘2 “ “ 20c . . . . . ..... 2 40
12 “ Cream Tartar, 2 “ “ 250 . - - - - - - - -- 3 00
6 “ Ground Pepper 1 “ “ 20c ........ .. 1 20
6 “ Ground Ginger 1 “ “ 250 . . . . . . . . .. l 50
3 u Nutmeg }" “ $1.00 . . . . . . .. 3 00
Total, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 822 08

Empty cases to be returned very soon.

LAMP CIIIMNEYS ARE PACKED SIX
DOZEN IN A CASE.

      $2  

H “2n___large _60c u A: at 33 60 u u
I 111 .
1 gfilsiglyglafkiaatgf .0.  ............ . .82 00 per doz.

OYSTERS IN CANS AND BULK.
noessis PLATED WARE.
soALEs or ALL SIZES AND KINDS.

ssun FOR CATALOGUE. .

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ton, in carlots of 12 to 15 lions. Which 13 °‘l‘1"'
b no .
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i i th Line of Merchandise
Everym llglirghasfad tor Patrons.

Observe the followinky"I;'hZ1l{yte-3 in Prim from my

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lbw“;  “ Zcperpound
Pun“ ’ ' ' ' ' ' I. “ 30¢ Psggross “
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AINT

COOLING MILK and BUTTER.

We present herewith an il-
lustration of the Acme Cream-

er and Butter Cooler, manu-
factured by us at Schoolcraft,
Michigan.

The advantage claimed for
this Creamer over its compet-
itors, is its combination of
Creamer and Butter Cooler at
prices within reach of all.

The water tank is lined
with zinc, with an air space
between it and the wood tank,
which is lined with heavy
inodorous waterproof paper.
It has double doors, with an
air space between, making it
the most perfect non-conduc-
tor of heat or cold.

. The Butter Cooler or Safe
is made of galvanized iron,
and is so placed in the water-
tank that it is wholly sur-
rounded by water, which ,
keeps it ata low temperature. ' '  ' - -— :~

It is not only used as a Butter Cooler, but as a receptacle for fresh meats and all articles
for family use usually kept in an ice refrigerator. and at no extra expense or labor, as the
water that is used to cool the milk is sufficient to keep the cooler at desired temperature.

The milk cans are twenty inches high, holding eighteen quarts. They have a ven-
tilator in the cover that allows all the gases to pass off while the milk is cooling, making
a better quality of butter than can be produced with cans that are sealed tight before the
gases or animal heat is allowed to pass off. These cans, when filled with milk, are placed
in the water tank"beside the Cooler, and are surrounded and rapidly cooled by the water
flowing among them.

, The skimming is done perfectly by an arrangement upon the side of the milk can,
and so simple that a child ten years old can skim a can in less than a minute.

By this process the cream is first drawn off, leaving all sediments in the milk instead

of drawing off‘ the milk and gathering all the impurities in the cream, such as thicky
substance, often streaked with blood, which many times escape the observation of the
most careful butter makers. This gives the butter made by the Acme system, a reputation
for purity, which insures a better price and more ready sale.
‘ _ The Acme Creamer and Butter Cooler saves two-thirds_ the labor in butter making,
it is easily handled, and produces an even grade of butter, both VVinter and Summer,
which sells at a remunerative price to the producer. It is so arranged that all the water
pumped for_the stock, either by wind power or by hand, passes through the tank, that
being suflicient, no_extra labor is required. Farmers should investigate this system, and
not stick so tenaciously to the old way, and be obliged, as they often are. to sell their
butter at ruinously low prices. MCCALL & DUNCAN,

iii A

   

OFFICE,

SOUTH STREET.

N EW YORK.

MASTERSAINI sscssmiuss

Please write under Seal,
For CONFIDENTIAL Circulars.

  

"EIISBANDS -0- --em~ WIVES 1
 or DROOPING 

SHOULD KNOW 0!

DR. R. PENGELLY’S "“ WOMAN’S FRIEND,” IMPROVED!
It is 8. SOVEREIGN REMEDY for

Those Complaints (they need no naming) peculiar to WOMEN, YOUNG or OLD‘, NOT A CURE-
ALL, Claiming to annihilate Jaundice,Diabetes. Bright’s Disease, Gravel, and everything else which
afiiicts MEN EVEN MORE THAN WOMEN.

It works in ONE LINE and in that line It excels. The tender, Nervous Girl, the anxious, expectant
Mother, the overburdened Housewife, the Matron, passing the critical change, are all guarded, soothed and
sustained by its Gentle Influence. _It is the prescription of an experienced Physician, perfected during a
life-long practice, and its nine ears of public record, in 30 difierent States, have proved it rightly named —
A FRIEND INDEED TO OMAN. The good words of those who use it are its best advertisement.
An 8-ounce ($1.00) bottle, or a 20-ounce (82.00) bottle sent on receipt of price, express prepaid, also
references and testimonials, on application to

R. PENGELLY 85 CO..
KALAMAZOO, MICH. (FOBMEBLY or PLAINWILL.)

Sold by Drugglsts generally and Lady Agents: Swift &. Dodds, and Farrand, William:
& Co., Detroit. Morrison. Plummer & C0-. Chicago-

EVERY EARMER IN THE COUNTRY SHOULD EXAMINE THE

New Combined Spring Tooth Siilky Harrow

CULTI VATOR AND SEEDER.

Manufactured by

THE SCHAU 84 SCHUSTER SULKY
M HARROW AND SEEDER COMPANY.

Kalmiiuzoo, - Michigan.

As a combined machine. it stands un-
rivalled in excellence, doing the work of
a Harrow and Seed Sower most thorough-
ly and satisfactorily. It has taken high
- rank at once as ONE OF THE VERY
BEST IMPLEMENTS FOR THE USES
— . — DESIGNED EVER INVEN-TED. Sows
all kinds of grain and grass seeds. The Harrow does hot trail, and is of licrhter
draft than any other Harrow in the market. It received first premium and diplfimas

  
  

Schoolcraft, Mich., August, 1881.

.Micn1cAN STATE GRANGE, )
MASTEB’S OFFICE, \
GILEAD, Mrcn., August 23d, 1881. S
Massas. McCALL & DUNCAN :

Gentlemen,—We have now tested the Acme Creamer
until we are satisfied that it is a. good thing. It
makes less work with an equal amount of better
butter than with pans. Yours truly,

C. G. LUCE.
MCCALI. & DUNCAN, Schoolcraft, Mich.,

After thoroughly testing your Creamer and Butter
Cooler for the past two months, we can say that in
all respects it is a. complete success. It not only
saves a great amount of labor, but furnishes a cheap
and convenient place for milk and butter. During
the extreme hot weather and thunder showers, our
milk remains sweet. We have the same grade and
quantity of butter without the use of ice. It is sim-
ple in its arrangement, and is easily kept clean ; and
lastly but not least, we regard it as possessing that

arrangement for making butter, and can cheerfull
recommend it to all. L. F. COX & WIFE.
Portage, July 30, 1881.

essential quality of being a time and labor saving I
Y

[ junel5-tf.

MESSB6. MCCALL & DUNCAN, Schoolcraft, Mich.,

I have given the Acme Creamer a thorough trial,
by setting equal amounts of milk in the Creamer and
in shallow pans in the cellar: From the shallow
pans I made 2;» lbs. of butter; from the Creamer 4
lbs., and better quality. I can make more butter
and a great deal better quality in the Creamer with
one-third the labor. The Cooler will keep butter in
a splendid condition for any length of time. It cer-
tainly is as necessary to have a place for the preserv-
ing of butter until ready for market, as for the rais-
ing of cream. After using it through the heat of the
summer, I find the Cooler an indispensable addition
to the Creamer. You will always find me a true
friend and warm advocate of the Acme Creamer and
Butter Cooler. MRS. O. H. FELLOWS.

Prairie Ronde, Mich., July, l88l.

K§” Send for Circular and Price List.
MCCALL dz DUNCAN,

SCHOOLCBAFT, Mien.

POULTRY

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If so, read the following:

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MANUFACTURERS OF

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It separates cockle, ‘chess, mustard, redroot, dock,
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Manufactured by
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For terms to Patrons address Lansing, Mich.

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E OFFER a large lot of CHOICE PEACE
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THE 5 - TON

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Send for Circulars and further particulars.

PAW PAW, Mich., May 18th, 1878.
Joivns or BINGHAMTON:

My Scales give entire satisfaction. I have subject-
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