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Officers National Grange.

MAs'rEB.—J. J. WOODMAN,Paw Paw, Mich.
OVEBBEEE-—-PUT. DARDEN, . . . . Mississippi.
LEc'rUn1:a-—HENRY ESHBAUGH, Missouri.
STEWABD—W. SIMS, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kansas.
Assr. S'1‘EWAED— JOHN J. ROSA, Delaware.
Cnsi-Lx1N~ H. O. DERVIES, . . . . .Maryland.
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CEnEs——MRS. J . J. WOODMAN,. .Michigan.
PoMoNA—MRS. PUT. DARDEN, Mississippi.
FLORA —MBS. I. W. NICHOLSON,New Jersey
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Executive committee-

D. WYATT AIKEN, . . . . . ..South Carolina.
H. D BINGHAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..Oh-io.
DR. J. M. BLANTON, . . . . . . . . . . ..V'irginia.

Officers Michigan State Grange.

M. —C. G. LUGE, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. ..G-ilead.

O. —A. N. WOODRUFF . . . . . . . _ .Watervliet.

LEC.—-JOHN HOLBROOK, . . . . . . . .Lansing.

S.—S. A. TOOKER, . . . . . . . . ..Grand Ledge.

A. S. —- A. B. CLARK, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Tunas -S. F. BROWN, . . . . . . . . .Schoolcraft.

SEc..——J. T. COBB, . . . . . . . . . . . ..Schoolcraft.

* K.—ELIJ AH BARTLETT, . . . . ..Dryden.

Chi.BEs.—MRS. M. T. COLE, . . . . . . .l’aimyra.
POMONA.——MRS. LYDIA DRAKE, Plainwell.
FL03A—MRS. D. H. STONE . . . . . . . . . . . . ..
L. A. S.— MRS. A. B. CLARK . . . . . . . . . . . . ..

Executive committee-

J. Q. A. BURRINGTON, Ch’n,. . . .Tuscola.
H. O, PLATT, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ypsilanti.

JOHN PORTER, . . . . . . . . . . . . Grand Rapids.

THOMAS MARS, . . . . . . . . . .Berrien Center.

WM SATTERLEE, . . . . . . . . . . .Birmingham.

TI-103. F. MOORE, . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .Adria.n.

J. G. BAMSDELL . . . . . . . . . . . .Traverse City.

C. G. LUCE, J. T. COBB, . . . . . ..Ex-ofiicio. .

state Business Agent.
THOMAS MASON,: . . . . . . ..Chicago, Ill.
GEO. W. HILL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..Detroit.
General Deputy.
JOHN HOLBROOKf . . . . . . . . . . ..Lansing.

Special Lecturers.

Thos. E. Moore,.. ......Adrian, Lenawee Co.
M. L. Stevens. ...... . .Perrv, Shiawasaee Co.
Mrs 8. Steele, . . . . . . . . .Manton, Wexford Co.
Andrew Campbell, Ypsilanti, Washtenaw 00.
J. W.  .Ann Arbor, Washtenaw Co.

Blackberry Cordial.

Blackberry cordial is a home-made
medicine of much value during Aug
ust as a remedy for diarrhoea: To one
quart of blackberry juice add one
pound of white sugar, one tablespoon-
full each, of cloves, cinnamon, nut-
meg and allspice. Boil all together
for fifteen or twenty minutes, take
from the fire and add a wine glass full
of brandy or Jamaica rum. While
still hot put in bottles with stout
corks, and seal if not intended for im-
mediate use. A tablespoonful three
or four’ times a day is the usual dose,
though in severe cases it may be in-
creased to a small wine-glass full.

JOSEPH HARRIS tells us that John
J. Thomas was the first to advance
the idea that a few inches of loose, fine
soil abour. plants is one of the best
mulches. This explains one of the
benefits of frequent cultivation. Stones
are a valuab‘-5 mulch often overlooked.
Mr. Harris tells ofa man in England
who at great expense removed all the
sl;()n(-.s frorn a field, but finding that ii
‘prmjucgd less crop:-I r:'.~.rricd back many
of mum wig}. l.:_-=_u-"r results. We plans
ed aww L.l'slal.ad;iz‘il pears b_. the side
of an old stone wall, expecting the
roots to be be-n-.~lji.t(-d by the wall ulti-
mately. At. one end was a large pile
...s;..xis s.=..-.-c=.iy where £‘»V-'1 t-085 S-‘W114
stand. We removed (:‘D0\lgl1‘St01-‘e 60
plant the trees, then replaced them-
The E1'£*c:i thus plglnte-.1 have made
three times  growth of any‘ of 
Ggher,-., yet all have done well. The
soil beneatri a stone heupis always
loose, moist, free from weeds; the air
has free admittance, but the frost is In
part kept out in WlLltel'.al1d retained
in springjust as we desire. There is
no better mulch for a strawberry plant

. than slate laid flat, close to the plants,
and it v. ill keep the berries clean.
Stbneg in the soil may furnish plant
food and we think they do. They tend
go keep the sail loose, warm and moist.

Efillilllllllfli Erullmeal§

GIVE THE BEST.

See the rivers flowing
Downward to the sea.

Pouring all their treasures
Bountiful and free;

Yet, to help their giving,
Hidden springs arise ;

Or. if need be, showers
Feed them from the skies.

Watch the princely flowers
Their rich fragrance spread.

Load the air with perfumes,
From their beauty shed :

Yet their lavish spending
Leaves them not in dearth;

With fresh life replenished
By their mother earth.

Give thy heart's best treasures,———
From fair nature learn ;
Give thy love, and ask not,
Wait not, a return :
And the more thou spemlest
From thy little store,
VVith a double bounty
God will give the more.
——A. A. l‘ror-tor.

The Apple Trde.

BY A. D 1’. \'AN BUREN

From the small bitter, wild sloe, the
fruit of the black thorn, primarily
came all the varieties of the modern
plum. From the crab-apple originated
nearly all the varieties of the common
apple. The apple is of Asiatic origin,
and the word originally signified all
fruit of a round form.

In fruit culture the soil is of first
importance. It is claimed that a soil
of natural drainage, or one well drain-
ed by man, is the most favorable to
fruit culture. The healthy growth of
the tree requires ground loose enough
to admit of the free and natural exten-
sion of the roots. An intelligent culti-
vation of the tree will secure this. its
member that too much cultivation will
produce an over-growth of wood at the
expense of the quality and flavor of
the fruit. The fruit will be larger but
coarser and poorer, while on the
other hand, a lack of tree growth
is a lack of fruit including flavor.
The medium course, that which
produces the proper wood and
fruit growth, is the true one.
Where the wood growth is sound the
fruit will be sound, and of good fla-
vor.

You often hear the question, “why
do apple trees produce fruit so much
poorer some years than others?”
Watch your trees and you will find
that after an exceedingly large yield of
apples, the tree, the next year, suffer-
ing from a lack of wood growth, will
bear much less and poorer fruit. Too
much substance had been appropriated
to fruit, the previous year, and an un-
healthy condition of the tree brought
on by it: hence the fruit is smaller
and inferior every way.

We quote from an able writer on
this head, who referring to this over
production of fruit, says, “This is a
common evil, and it is a great one, as
it defeats what otherwise might have
been a fine crop; and has also its hold,
through the imperfect wood, upon the
next year’s crop, lessening both the
yield - and quality, and not unfro-
quently inducing barrenness. He
says if you wish to save your apple
trees, thin out the fruit, which is a
much less task than is supposed by
the inexperienced.” Look at our or-
chards in summer time, and see the
noble trees so overloaded with fruit
that their tops bend down to the
ground, and their large limbs often
breaking off and falling victims to
overproduction. A piteous sight, to
witness this noblest of all fruit trees
bearing itself to death. "l‘hi.';—; year after
year multitudes of the best apple trees
are spoiled, solely by allowing them tr.-
a'ppr)priate so much of their life giv-
ing vigor to fruit, that it exhausts
their vitality leaving them victims to
disease and blight, for much of what
is called “blight” in fruit trees is
caused _by over—production of fruit.
There is no doubt of this. By a lit-
tle extra labor in thinning out the
fruit in the early part of the season.
you can save your trees an-.1 have bet-
ter fruit, and we say again, the olaject
of the orchardist should be to mainflain
the balance between the growth of
wood and fruit in his trees. This is
the normal condition of the tree, when
it is at its best in bearing. For, as said,
the sound tree yields sound fruit, and
sound fruit is the best evidence ofa

sound tree. Do this and you will have
good fruit continually.

The soil, we say, should be lose
enough to give the roots perfect free-
dom to grow, branch out and luxu-
riate in the moist earth, “at their own
sweet will.” Such a soil would seem
fertile enough to produce the best of
fruit without enriching; for where
the roots are in deep they will “pick
up the scant vegetable material dis-
tributed through the ground, losing
none of it, as the great net-work of
roots intercept it.” Some ef the best
orchards I have seen in Michigan are in
soil of old alluvial loam, loose enough
for the roots to penetrate to their full
extent. This soil or these trees do not
need mulching or fertilizing. In fact
the roots are down too deep to be af-
fected by it. The ground is porous and
rains reach to the lowest roots. But
where the roots lie nearer the surface,
the strength of the soil is soon <-,-x
hausted and must be restored. Here
fertilizers should be added; not to in-
crease the growth of trees too much,
as “a comparatively moderate growth
of wood is favorable to the production
of fruit.”

Where you can plow close to the
tree without interfering with the roots
you need have no care of adding
strength to the soil. but trim your
trees‘ thin out the fruit where it is too
heavy or too thick, and your crop will
come in abundance, and of the best
quality. And this too, whether you
have a wet or a dry season, for the
feeders are down deep in the moist
earth out of reach of the drouth, and
through their little arteries send up
proper nutriment for the tree Here,
in such a soil, you have the right spot
for an orchard. A soil enabling the
tree to stand the drouth, and “porous
enough to carry off‘ the water in a wet
time, leaving the earth pure and sweet,
as there is no water left to stand in it
to sour it and rot the roots.” This is
what we call a healthy soil, one con-
taining everything to support a fruit
bearing tree.

Now it is this condition of soil, and

what we have said about maintaining»

the value between wood and fruit
growth, avoiding an excess of either,
that We consider necessary to secure
the best quality in fruit, and the larg-
est continuous yield. This kind of
cultivation should extend through the
whole life of the tree. The apple is
the most valuable and useful fruit in
the temperate zone, and richly repays
us for all the care and attention we
can give to its production.
Silk Culture.

IV

The silk-worm, although hatched
from eggs so small that40,000 make
one ounce, when full grown are nearly
the size of the “ugly" tomato worm,
but of a beautiful gray or cream color.
In their own habitat in a warm cli-
mate the moth can lay its eggs on the
tree which the worm feeds on,
and the whole life from the egg to the
cocoon may be spent in the open air.
but in this climate and among other
destroying agencies a crop so left to
develop is as uncertain as any other
crop would be if not cultivated by the
hand of man to protect it from the pow-
ers that be—the bird that flies in the
air, and the animal creeping on the
ground. So wherever slik is raised the
silk-worm and the rest of the pnwess
is kept in the shelter of a cocoonery.

Any room that can be well ventil-
ated and at a regular ten) perature
offrom 70° to 80°, never below that,
will make a (zocoonery. Accurate
thernioineters are very needful in silk
culture, and every room in which tin.-
work is carried on, should have sev-
eral. In France and Italy where this

industry is to them in importance.‘

what cotton is to us, they devote over

half of their home: to cccooneries dar-

ring the feeding season. The cost of
the entire apparatus and labor, tin.-
first season is as fo.'loWs:

Twenty frames, _ or hurdles. with
twine, tacks. and time will cost
20 out --___-_--_,---__--__.__- .3413 00

Racks for the’-. frames__-_--___-__ .3 00

Ounce-ofeggs (40,000) __________ __ 5 00

One boy for four Weeks- ....... __ 10 00

Man for two weeks ............ _- :20 00

$53 00
The temperature of the room set
apart for this purpose being between

70° and 80° the eggs can be hatched
any time by exposing them to this
temperature, or can be kept as long as
desired or until the leaves of the mul-
berry are sufflcieutly developed by
keeping them on ice, or in a place at
that temperature.

The life from the time the egg be-
gins to hatch to the final sleep in the
cacooon, is from 30 to 35 days. During
this time the worm grows from an egg
the size of a pin-head to a caterpiler,
three and ‘ three quarter inches in
length, and passes through five ages,
four moltings or changes of skin.
The worms are great eaters, veritable
little pigs in their way. When a fresh
meal of leaves is given them, and tb ree
or four hundred are feeding the sound
arising has some resemblance to a
number of hogs feeding. They are
said to eat their own weigbtdaily, and
must be fed from four to ten meals
each 24 hours. After passing this
stage they spin their cocoons.

‘These are formed of double threads,
because of the double orifice of the
nose, from ' which they are emitted,
and are glued together and eveloped
by a gum which constitutes about 25
per cent of the weight of the silk. It is
from 600 to 1,000 feet in length, forni-
ing one continuous thread. Of course
the cocoon is enveloped with a loose
web or floss, known as “waste silk.”
'l‘lic silk fiber is stronger than any
other of the same size, being one
thousanth of an inch in diameter, “a
thread of a certain diameter being
three times as strong as the thread of
flax, and twice as strong as a thread
of hemp.” _

The worm is occi.,_‘ued three or four
days in spinning,  remains from
ten to twelve days immured in its pris-
on which has contracted the prisoner
from 2;‘. inches in length to an oval
shaped ball, one inch long, and one
half inch in diam‘.-ter, and then he
emerges “a new creature” which
is accomplished by discharging a fluid
that dissolves the gum on one end,
allowing the thread to be easily brok-
en; and the cocoon isinjured, although
pierced cocoons are known on the
market and bring about 75 cents per
ounce. The moth soon lays its eggs
on the cocoon or surrounding objects
and then dies.

Refore the the moth comes forth or
about five days after the cocoon is
spun, it should be stiflled by exposing
to steam, or better still, to the hot sun
three or four days in an open box
with a glass top to prevent cooling by
stirring air. Then they should be
dried by being spread on shelves in an
airy room or attic, where being fre-
quently stirred the first two or three
days. After being allowed to remain
two months they are ready for the
market or for reeling.

Reeling is the most scientific and
diflilcult part of silk production, and
for the greatest success requires in-
struction. The cocpons are placed in
hot water and stirred with a small
brush broom or wisp of straw, until
the ends of the threads are disengaged.
when they are taken up and placed on
the reel. which winds them off‘ and
twists the proper numberof tibers sup-
plied to it, and as one fiber is exhaust-
ed or broken it is supplied and the
break repaired.

The reeling process much rescnibles
woolen yarn spinning—almost, a lost
art vrizh the rising generazion—-but is
readily acquired and a great many
l=lllle‘:l lmvc learned the art from the
Women’s Silk Culture Association,
and from teachers sent into many
parts of the country by that :<.',x(.-icty.

The producer may dispo.=_.e of his
crop by eitlu-r selling it in the cocoon
or yeelr-"rl silk. As manufacturers buy
only in large qiiarifities. the \Vomen"-.

Silk Culilire A:~.socia=‘.ion as a medii m .

befween the m9.nul'acturc-r and pro-
d=.:;r.=r will act as a market for smals
quantities of cocoon or rec-led silk.
Dry cocoons bring, when sent to thr-
associatimi What they make when
reeled, or about ‘€1.00 per pound. An
ounce of eggs will produce al;.or,x‘. 40,000
worms or cr.=coons, WlJl‘f}l weigh from
100 to 130 pounds, or dry, froni 35 to -10
1%)‘-.ll.l.'l‘.3_‘~. An. (lll.“.‘(’9 of eggs will ensure»
in cocoons about 5-10 00 or ten pounds
of reeled silk at $6.00 per pound, $60 00.
A real that will last for years con.-
about $18 00, on which can be reeled by
askillful reeler about one pound per
day.

These figures show that expenses
will hardly be met the first year, but
the trees that have been planted will
supply an increasing number of silk-
wonns from year to year, till the labor
expended well be as well paid
as that on any other crop, besides
benefiting the nation. l). H.

An Enquiry.

Has any one ever tried sand in place
of tile or other material for filling
ditches for draining land‘? Thousands
of acres of the best clay soil all needing
drainage, and convenient to sand of
about the texture for mortar are here.
It seems to me a depth and width of
about one foot ofsand in the bottom of
the ditch for laterals of not too great
length might prove effec-tual. At the
outlet it would perhaps be necessary
to fill a space with gravel to keep the
sand from flowing out.

C. S KIi.1..Vii:i¢.

Arenac, Bay (70,, Mich.

The Friendly Toad.

Along with the bird, the mole and
the snake, the toad is now ranked as a
friend of the horticulturist. Indeed,
in some respects he stands foremost in
the rank, for unlike the mole he never
brt-=«k.-l up the grassplot into unsightly
ridges, and, fortunate fellow, he is not
burdened with the hereditary Olllllln
attached to the most kindly disposed
of the snake tribe. In some parts of
Europe toads are carried to the city
markets where they are bought by the
gardeners, who use them to keepin
check the insects. It is not true that
to handle toads causes warts. As 2:
means of defense they are provided
with an acrid fluid of a disagreeable
odor which they can expel from the
little exc-rescences 0 their skin, when
roughly treated. Brdtaialt-s this aerial ae-
cretion toads possess one other means
of defense, when attacked they inflate
thoir bodies, probably to protect them
from bruises. Toads, like snakes,
moult once a year, but if not preven L-
ed they invariably swallow their skin
as soon as cast. The guliet and stoin
ach ofa toad are so constructed that he
can turn them inside out, protruding
them from his mouth like the finger of
a glove when he swallows anything
disagreeable to him, thus easily get-
ting rid of the contents. Toads have
been known to remain in a family sev-
eral years and to become quite tame
when kindly treated. They will do
good service in the dwelling as in the
garden by clearing the premises of
cockroaches and other vermine. It is
said that they catch mice also, though
it is hardly to be expected that crea-
tures of their size could be very elli-
cient mousers. To keep these little
servants cheerful and in good working
order, it is only necessary to supply
them with water to drink and a safe,
cool hiding‘-place by day, their work-
ing hours being at night.—— Weekly
Tribune.

Cranberries.

The value of the cranberry crop of
the whole country is about $1,500,000
annually, or a little more than the val-
ue of the apples exported in 1880.
About one-third of the crop grows in
New Jersey, on land which is worth-
less for other crops. There is much
land in the United States which might
be devoted to this crop, and although
capital and skill are required in pre-
paring the bogs and a considerable
time before the investment brings re-
turn, cranberry growing is ultimately
very profitable. The demand for this
choice fruit is much in excesss of the
supply, and the market at home and
abroad will warrant a vast increase in
its culture. Fruit raising demands a
more important place in the agricul-
ture of the United States-.—()/-ange
Ooun/3, Farmer.

The Age of Our Planet.
Sir William Logan and his scieutfic
brothers declare that the age of our
planet may be placcil at about 100,000 -
000 of years, geologically speaking.
The conclusion is fflllfldrtl nu primeval
fo1‘mation.~ after the eartli hail cooled
and began its St-'llllIlellfal‘y riepo.-its.
The g.-olo;.rical cal-:ul~2\.ion.-x touching
the -s<:«limei.it.ary rocks, their tbic-l-1.2:» 55-.-
and =.ii<-- length of time narces.-2. y to
bri.n,r such a :'n-snl-' are sis f.»-liow.-:
Feet. Y»-mas’.

Laurentiun . . . . . . . . . . . . 130,000 750,000,000
Cambrian , . . . . . . . . . . . .‘.'5,000_ ‘2:';,0U0,0~;)o
Silurian  . . . . . . . . . .. (3,000 «},I.l0<>,()(‘l)
0“ ‘ed 5“‘”‘1“°“e E .. .10,(mo 1o,o0o,om>

Devonian . . . . . . . .
Cnrboziiferous . . . . . . . . . 12,000 12,000,000
Secondary . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10,000 l0,000,0Il0
Tertiary and Post Te“ti-
cry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. l.“-U0
Gaps and <1urcprCsc1itco'
st:ata...... .

1,000,0o~l

('.,00.'‘z :; ()oo,.uo'.i

Totals , _ _ . _ _ _ _ _ , _ _ _ ,]llll llllll lll(),C(ll'l’llllU

Thus i: will be S-‘.'¢‘.i: that tbs» :;.y,-;<- of
ti.‘-; c&.Ii.h is 1ler.(-rinincd only from .*"z:e
ll:-H " g of l.l‘4‘- aqueous dz-p ~' ~'
H,,  F . planet was a re;
iizll,
water forming, is not taken into l‘r«==
cab.-iilalloti of geologists. Fifty or 2..
hundred years of human life is but a
butterfly existence after all.

or how long was the L.-recess -=1"

Poultry Talks, No. I.

Not long ago among a company of
friends the sul-ject of poultry arnsg_
Mr. E. was wondering why we were
not getting as many eggs as other win-
ters. Mr. l’. advanced an idea, and
stated where poultry keepers made is
mistake. When we want fowl:-2 for
eating we kill those which. want to
set, or as we term ilwhave laid out
their litters. Those are just the hens:
which, after a conpl.- of weeks will
begin laying again. In this way,
year after year, we kill off our laying
hens, while pt-rliaps we have score.-' of
idle fowls which do not set because
they do not lay. and which will not
lay enough 9g_'}_'_'\' per yo,-ar to pay lbr
their keeping. He made it a pI‘8~:li(‘&
to kill ofl' his sc-ahliiest looking fowls—
those with «inll <'olor.~.-rl combs and;
tired looks. A laying fowl is an ac-
tive fowl. All agreed there was some-
thing in that idea.

Mr. B. bauljust killed ofl‘his old :'-owls’
the ring, streaked and speckled, and
built a new hen-house after the latest
approved style and stocked Will;
Plymouth R0('kS. The walls were
double and the light was from a four b_\
six feet window on the south roof

which roof was longer than the north
roof. The floor was tight and sanded.
The nests were a row of boxes with
a board nailed against the wall slant-
ing (‘l)1lSl(lt‘I‘:Ll)l_y, forming a rrof over
the nests, One idea which commend-
ed itself to all was that the entrance to
the nests was shaped like tlieir-tier
“V” so liens could not roost on lllé‘
sides of the in.-sis. Still, something
was lacking: fowls did not reach iii.-
expectations.

Mr. L‘., a town‘.-man from Kalama-
zoo, said he got four eggs per
day from four liens, and he-
thouglit he should go into the business-
of furnishing eggs to farmers for fam-
ily use. The farmers present all took
the joke in good part. Mr. S. said hi:-V
hens would lay in winter, or 0tllc'l‘—
wise, as they wished. His wife put
down their eggs every fall, and v-res.
independentof them in winter. He
didn’t fuss with them, for winter lay-
ing was contrary to nature. Mr. l-L-
said he had averaged about two dozen
eggs per day for 80 fowls some winters _.
and thought it better than feeding
theminidleness. If we had hens for
spring and fall, we must have them:
in winter, and they might better earn
theirliving. Figures, however, showed
that there was most money made from
eggs in spring.

01.1) Pourxrar.

Grand View Place, Kalamazoo.

A Fruit House.

An Illinois horticulturist has con-
structed a fruit house which is to be a-
protection alike from summer’s heat
and winte.-r’s cold. Twovrows of posts
are set in the ground, two and one-half’
feet apart, boarded up inside and our-
and the intervening space filled up
with straw, packed in as closely as
possible. Two sets of rafters are then
put on, the upper set three feet above
the lower, which are boarded on up
per side and the space closely packed
with straw, after which a cheap board
roof is put on. On the 11th of last
August with the temperature 98“ in
the shade, in‘it was as cold as an ice-
house, and contained a quamtiiy of
apples as sound as when taken from-
the trees 10 months before.

V.-uuoos methods for hastening the
couversiou of cider into vinegar have
been recommended. A recent French
method which seems practicable is the
following: Scald three harrelsor casks
with hot water, rinse thoroughly and
em pty. Then scald with vinegar.
r«2~‘:ing the barrels and allowing them
to stand on their sides two or three
dsys, until they mecome thoioughly
.-aturaied with the vinegar. The 213(2-
lr.'i:-i are then tilled about one-Eliirxi full.
of -:Lioi.-g, pure I:ix'(-‘F vinegar, and two
gallons of ('l'lPl' are 5.ulll"‘tl. l£v<-,ry
S€'V(:‘Z‘.l‘=.1 day tine.-H-.::l'i4.-r two gallons of‘
cider are added, ur'“‘. the llaffrlré are
t‘-.=\'s;-tliinf.-‘a full. The whole ls :_.llowei.l.
to stall-‘. ll (lays loncrc:-, w‘:1en it v.-i3,‘
he l'onn<l to be good vimvg.-;.r, 113:;

mil-5' of it ru:._v ll” drawn and the

I.‘-?Sl:~* of tilli;-lg with older l-».-

cgdifx. ln s:u.sa'.;2e1' the i.a1';'~.'- '.l.

lvIW'rtl V0 8 ‘vi ’ ¢‘:<posc<l to '.l_~.-- <1:

in cold w: .th(-r ktlfi ‘.Vi]E‘T’,' ti.»
*:'. "um is 50 ll.‘_*_f_',"l‘t"s‘.-I.

‘mm-

'l'nl-.' pi‘i1i-‘~ipal (’i"l'lli2ll- r-liu.:nbcrs of
('w=1’.Hr.iel‘<:c have p1‘o:c.-‘tml sg-win-t the
t-‘1.ul.\al',‘£O on .~\L1:a;l‘l=’.:-ll‘. 1.0:...  l. 
:[‘.Il€?(l lliattlzcU-;ve1'nnlent is !‘..:~ui‘V€(3
to prohibit its iinportatim-1.

To make lemon cake, on--= cup of
sugar, four eggs, three tablespoonfuls
of sweet milk, three tablespoonfuls of
baking powder and one cup of flour.


can cannon visiros.

JANUARY 15, 1853.

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Blackberry CordiaI—Grive the Best—-'l‘l1e Ap-
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Frieudly Toad —Cranberries——Ttie Age of
our Planet-Poultry Talks No. l—-A Fruit
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Our Order~Its Origin and Mission——Forest
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of Executive Committee at last Session of
State Grang-e—-Notices of Meetings. . . . . . 3

Only a Box—Court Reform Not N ceded-—
Eulogy on J. Webster Cliilds—Societies and
the Necessit for Oi-ganizatic.1—-An Arraign-
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Patrons in Council —Tbe Allegan Store—The
Department of Agriculture - Glass Clothing
—‘-Miss N ettie."——Love Leads to Craftiness
—Advertisements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

We Can Make Home l-Iappy—New Year’s Re-
ception—Grange Visitor—The Youth's De-
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Conkling's Vocabulary—-She Swar'd—Silk
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Tris Q ueen's Gift —Tlie Youth Reminded-
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Allegan County Patrons of Husbandry in
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Power——To Take out Milk and Coffee Stains
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THE STATE CAPITOL ENGRAVING.

\Ve have sent several dozen litho-
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titled to them by virtue of having sent
us five or more names of subscribers
and $3 .'-.11, sinceour offer in the Visrroir
of Marcii 15th. If we have neglected
to send to any person entitled to this
fine engraving we shall promptly for-
ward it on receipt of notice.

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JUDICIAL COURTING.

Mr. Thomas J. Hiller, of Hudson, has
set up a defense of the rules and usages
which obtain in our judicial system. We
give his article place on our fourth page,

Sir. Hiller takes exception to the views
we have expressed in relation to such
restrictive legislation as will prevent
suits where small sums are involved
from being appealed from a justice court
to the circuit and from the circuit to the
supreme court for final determination.
Our correspondent starts out with a very
fair statement of the liability of disagree-
ment likely to arise in a community com-
posed of restless, energetic, wide-awake
men and women, and adds in a very sen-
sible sort of a way that “civilization de-
mznds that those conflicting interests
should be adjusted by settled and estab-
lished rules, which rules are intended to
mete out exact justice between the con-
tending parties.” Ourlegal philosopher
having thus fairly stated his case he pro-
ceeds to reason by aflirmation that our
civilization not only demands, but is
actually liable to overthrow and we be
remanded back to barbarism, if when
these wide-awake men and women
have a. difference or disagreement
in a matter of five dollars or less,
and to settle the matter they have
recoure to law; the defeated party in the
first suit is not allowed to appeal to a
higher court, and from that to one of
higher grade until the highest judicial
tribunal known to the government is
reached.

This proposition is proven by stating
that there are certain settled and estab-
lished rules created by the law-making
power which if implicitly followed,
establish somewhere in the chain of
courts the desideratuin sought —j ustice;
and protect our civilization from that
disintegration that would surely follow
if these rules were amended or altered
in such a manner as to in any way

interfere with the revenue by which -

under those necessary and sacred
rules. the profession are able to subsist
onthe people by taking advantage of
the bad tempo. or weakness of a com-
putatively few mcznbers of the com-
munity who will go to law.

This is not just the way our legal
friend states the case, but this is just
that he means, for he certainly cannot
be so simple as not to know that civiliza-
tion itself as embodied in all law is a

matter of restraint; of curtailment of l,THE MARSHALL STATESMIN AND CORPO-

the freedom of the individual members
of society.

Mr..Hiller treats this matter as though
justice was sure to be obtained in court
somewhere, if the parties could only
hang on long enough. We confess to be
unable to comprehend and appreciate
the logic that teaches the absurd theory
that people respect and are obedient to
law when under the rules of judicial de-
termination, the people of a county may
be taxed a $1,000, and the litigants them-
selves impoverished in determining a
matter of diflerence of five dollars be-
tween two individuals. The decision of
is justice is as likely to be aflirmed by
the court of last resort after hundreds
of dollars have been expended and years
of time consumed as to be reversed.
The equities of the matter have little
to do with the decision. A technicality
or precedent two hundred years old will
set aside equity half the time.

The line of argument of Mr. Hiller is
directly in the face of facts. Talk about
curtailing the right of appeal encourag-
ing anarchy and a want of respect for
law. No fact is more obviously true
than this; that the great mass of the
people have already lost their respect for
the judicial machinery of our govern-
ment, for the reason that it demands so
much and returns so little. The
rules and regulations which Mr.
Hiller affects to believe are the bul-
warke of our civilization, the people to-
day look upon as a part of a stupenduous
machine arranged and intended to pro-
vide for Mr. Hiller and his professional
friends. And they will continue to so
believe until the common sense propo-
sition that a thing must not cost very
much more than it is worth shall be ac-
cepted and acted on as a practical prin-
ciple in the administration of justice.
Both the legal gentlemen who have fav-
ored us with articles this month, evince
a contempt for justices of the peace and
would fain have us believe that when a
case goes to a higher court then we should
uncover our heads in respectful defer-
ence to the wisdom and justice of its
decisions.

A striking instance of the utter folly
of confiding so implicitly and reverentlv
in the dc.‘GlBlODS of a higher court is fresh
in the minds of tne people of the State
in the case appealed from a U. S. Dis-
trict Court in Indiana three years ago.

From the U. S. District Court the case
of Green against certain parties for in-
fringement of patent was taken by ap-
peal fo that august tribunal, the Sn-
preme Court of the United States. The
case was decided in the District Court
by precedent without evidence or argu-
merit.

In the supreme court of the United
States four of these learned gentlemen

'declared in favor of the appellant and

four aganst him. After all these years

of delay and at great expense a conclu-
sion is reached that might have ‘been
had by tossing a copper five years be-
fore. But then according to Mr. Hilier
this thing keeps our civilization on its
feet and saves us from lapsing into bar-
barism. For this we ought. perhaps to
be thankful. But as the means for the
equitable adjustment of differences be-
tween individuals in a reasonable time
and at reasonable cost we have in com-
mon with the great mass of the people
only contempt for it.

This idea that any cross grained citi-
zen whose yrillcr dog has been kicked,
shall be allowed to prosecute the kicker
through every court in the State at great
expense to the tax-payers who have no
interest in the litigants or the dog. is a
relic of barbarism confined entirely to
the legal profession and held by them
simply because there is broad and butter
in it for them.

We have never asked for legislation
that shall deny all appeal from a first de-
cision in a jdstice court. We favor the
right of appeal to another justice or a
court of arbitration that might be
constituted with little cost. Here all
cases where small amounts are in con
troversy should be tried and disposed of
while the facts are fresh and within
reach, and take no chances of the un-
certainties that must come months and
years after. Simple justice is far more
likely to be included in the verdict be-
fore this first or second court, than after
the cunning or wisdom of a brace of
lawyers have managed to fleece the liti-
gants and taxed the people by succes-
sive trials, and by injecting technicali-
ties and precedents into the case, and
suppressing facts under the wise rules
that take such good care of our civiliza-
tion. Some things are true, and Mr. Hilier
knowsit, or ought to. The people have
rights as well as individuals, and those
rights are outraged and trampled upon
in a most shameless manner when a suit
for a paltry sum is appealed from a
justice court to the circuit court-—
again, take on appeal to the supreme
court, returned for retrial to the circuit,
and again appealed to the supreme
court. Such cases I have known, and
those are no worse ‘.11 kind. only in ex-
tent, than a case that comes to the cir-
cuit from a justice court where a dollar
is in dispute, and the court devotes
a day or two to its consideration.
Business principles are ignored in the
judicial\ department of the government,
and it is high time that the people as-
serted their right to protection from the
ravages of a practice that recognizes no
limit to the burdens imposed upon them
by trials of civil cases in which they
have no shadow of interest.

RATIONS.

VVe commend the article from the Mar
shall istatesman found on another page
to the consideration of our readers.
The sentiments expressed we indoise.
But what pleases us most is to find
such independent, plain talk in a coun-
tryjoiiriial. It is unusual and there-
fore noticeable. The country press as
a rule are wanting injindependence,
free only ‘to condemn the other politi-
cal part y.

\Vc thank the Statesman for its
statesmanlike treatment of the most
important question before the Ameri-
can people. If its cotemporaries in
Michigan and all over the country
would aid in educating the people to
the dangers to our free institutions and
to the permanency of our present form
of government which lurk in the ca-
pricious and almost unrestricted
control of these vast accumula
tions of capital which in the
hands of a few men to-day determine
values and make us poorer or richer

the stroke of a pen; if we say the
country press would enlighten the
people and invite their co operation in
bringing under government control
these vast corporation, we might hope
for such development of our vast ma-
terial resources and such an equilib-
rium of interests between the different
classes of society as would_ furnish a
reasonable assurance of the perpetuity
of the institutions of this country. of
which we have heretofore been so
proud.

But if the chartered creature is to
dominate and over-ride the Legisla-
tive department of the government; if
in their blind greed and lust of power
the people are crowded too near the
ragged edge by these vast corporations,
the future historian may well charge
the evils that will follow upon the
cowardice and faitblessness of the press
of the country. Until the press demands
of legislators the legal protection of
the rights of the people, which corpora-
tions have seized and now hold by suf-
ferance, we may not hope for such ad-
justment of the rights of corporations
on the one hand, and of the people on
the other, as will preserve to all such
respect for law as will securely guard
our institutions and our property from
the consequences that come of disaf
fection and a sense of wrong that
knows no remedy but brute force.

The county press seldom champions
the cause of the people upon questions
that are above party and pertain to
the well being of the fifty millions of
people who are so soon to duplicate
this number asijiubj ects of this govern-
ment. And this; delinquency we most
sincerely deplore .

APPEALS.

Under the head of “Increased Sala-
ries Proper," in the VISITOR of Janu
ary 1st is an article from some friend
of the legal profession, taking excep-
tion to the opinions of Judge Pratt in
the matter of appeals. and, in a sort

of short-hand way, defending by
offsets a l faults charged to our
present judicial system.

We have been complaining for sev
eral years that the judicial business of
the County was costing more than it
ought to; that it was encumbered with
delays, technicalities and precedents,
until the prime object for which a ju-
dicial system was established and is
maintained by the state and national
governments; to wit, to secure justice
in matters of difference between indi
viduals, singly or collectively, has been
made the secondary or last object
sought. And if the article referred to
amounts to anything more than an
attempt to justify this state of things,
We have failed to find it, except in its
reference or opinion of what the jury
system ought to be.

We are quite unable to comprehend
how an increase of the salaries or fees
of justices of the peace is to elevate
the standard of honesty and excellence
among them, as “W.” would have us
believe.

We are informed that lawyers are as
honest as their employers “want them
to be,” and all the evils of our judicial
system are offset and justified by some
of the mean tricks that are practiced
by farmers. It will hardly pay to
spend much ammunition on game that
uses that sort of logic. And we refer
W. to our answer to a fellow member
of the profession in another column.

A BROTHER has suggested that we
publish as a “stimulator” a list of the
Granges that have paid up their dues
in full to Jan. 1st. We herewith give
the list and hope it may prove a re-
minder at least to all delinquents:

2. 7, 16, 19, 21, 22, 28, 38, 39, 45, 46,
52,53, 56, 59, 74, 78, 8-5, 90, 91. 92, 97,
106, 108, 110, 113, 114, 127, 130, 133, 134,
141, 145, 152, 154, 157, 159, 160, 167, 172,
174, 176, 178, 183, 190, 192, 212, 215, 219,
221, 22.5, 226, 230’, 235, 245, 247, 259, 266,
267, 270, 271, 273, 274, 276, 279, 280, 287,
289, 291, 292, 295. 303, 313, 316, 318, 321,
322, 323, 331, 333, 343, 347, 350, 353, 355,
367, 373, 376, 384, 393, 395, 399, 415, 427,
437, 443, 459, 464, 479, 491, 494, 505, 513,
517, 526, 544, 549, 563, 564, 610, 618, 625,
636, 640, 641, 643, 651.

“SOME Farmers in Council” is an
article very complimentary to the rep-
resentative men of the agricultural
class. and we accept it as another evi-

,dence that this class is coming up to

that level where it belongs.

THE COMING SENATOR.

The struggle for place and power now
going on at Lansing is of a bitter and
determined character. The movement
in opposition to the re-election of Sen-
ator Ferry has, for months, been gather-
ing force and momentum among the
people at large, stimulated by designing
politicians who had a sinister purpose.
The popular opinion is so unmistakable
in this matter that Mr. Ferry’s chances
would be sinall indeed were it not for
the skill and discipline of his political
adherents. It has already become evi-
dent that if he succeeds in securing a
majority in the joint assembly of the leg-
islature, he will in no true sense repre-
sent the state of Michigan. It will be
one of the many illustrations of the ease
with which the will of the people can be
set aside and held for nought by schem-
ing politicians.

The opposition to Mr. Ferry is not
wholly a movement of the people
Its leadership has been assumed
by Mr. Hubbell who is, unfortunately,

by hundreds of millions of dollars bx‘ *”mtlfied in the mmds of the people

with all the most objectionable and cor-
rupt msthods employed by partisan lead-
ers. If Mr. Ferry should be defeated, it
ought not to be construed as an approval
of Hubbell's political policy, but rather
as an emphatic protest against the polit-
ical "bossi:m” which has of late become
a characteristic of Mr. Ferry’s public
career. This has been shown in every
stage of the contest. Whatever charges
have been made against Mr. Ferry’s

personal character have only reacted in
his favor. The people have branded as
“too thin” the vicious scandals and slan-
ders of a political campaign. The rank
and file of voters have been slowly
mastering the idea that they have for
years practically given up their right of
suffrage and have marched in obedience
to the command of petty caucus leaders
who are themselves the servants of ser-
vants. the mere cogs in a wheel per-
forming a part in a vast political ina-
chine. A goodly number of them have
set the seal of their disapproval upon
“bossism” and machine methods in
politics.

The political press now opposed to
Mr. Ferry urge very strongly that he is
incompetent,tbat he possesses none of the
elements of statesmanship, that he has
more beard than brains, and that intel-
lectuallv he is a piginy among the giants
of the United States Senate; and the
gravest charge of all, that he has sacri-
ficed the interests of certain other
politicians for his own benefit. But
it has taken these papers twelve
years to ascertain his incompetencv,
and as to his political treachery,
the parties claiming to be injured
were all the time working the political
machine as selfishly as Mr. Ferry. It is
true that Mr. Ferry has not distin-
guished himeelf as a statesman. Very
few men do. But the most shining vir-
tues and marked ability will not always
save a man in the present state of poli-
ties. The functions of a senator or rep-
resentative have;come to be largely to at-
tend tothe distribution of offices among
his followers and supporters. Profound
statesmanship figures but little in legis-
lative bodies. While we most heart-
ily protest against the methods adopt-
ed by Mr. Ferry and his adherents
to retain his place, we have no endorse-
ment for the personal attack made upon
him by his old political friends. If Mr.
Ferry is defeated it should be because
of the offensive olliciousness in the use
of means to make him his own succes-
sor. He has a public record. He has
official duties in the senate of the Unit-
ed States. If he had relied upon the one
and attended to the other, instead of
coming to Lansing to make use of all the
means known to machine politics to
secure his own re-election, we should,
barring the right which the agricultural
class really have to a representative from
their numbers, have no strong objection
to Mr. Ferry. That is, we think he may
be relied on to take care \.i the interest
of the country for the next six years in
the senate as well as some dark horse
that in the event of his defeat may be
elected. But we cannot forgive him for
his “machine” connections, and are wil-
ling to take the chances of the tussle
with all its unknown conditions.

If the crafty politicians who are anx-
ious for Ferry, but more anxious for
Tom Palmer, should win, we should have
no less "machine," with the addition of a
confessed plunderer of the property of
the state for personal profit and advan-
tage. But we cannot think such degre-
dation is in store for us.

There are, we presume, quite a num-
ber of farmers in the legislature, And
yet take them as a lot, and we cannot
expect very much more from them. of
care for the agricultural class of the
Country than from members of any other
profession. The most of them probably
don't know that since Michigan became
a State we have had about 100 different
men in congress and in the executive
oflice of the State. and but four of all
that number have been farmers. '1‘o
state this fact to some intelligent sort of
people, and say that we think a man from
the agricultural class should be elected
Senator and they will insist that such a
proposition is clanish. It is not clauish
to have nine-tenths of our Congressmen
lawyers. This class have a claim sanc-
tioned by usage and I am sorry to know
that half the farmers of the country
seem ready to recognize it. But this

state of things won't last always. More '

and more each year the independent

voter, votes as he pleases and we think
machine politicians will not occupy all
the front seats much longer.

EMIG RATION T0 MICHIGAN.
AMERICA.

To the Editor, SIR :—Will you kind-
ly oblige by allowing me to inform
the intending emigrants to this colony,
through the columns of the Eastern
Weekly Press, that Mr. Zudzense, the
agent, has not yet arrived in England.
I am expecting him every day, and
will, on his arrival, give every neces-
sary in formatiom as to time of starting,
terms, &c. Meantime. we strongly
advise all the young men, who have
already applied to us, to keep at their
work, and earn and save all the money
the ' can, as they will find it very use-
ful nth on their voyage and when
they land. I have already a large
number of applications from both
males’ and females. I cannot possibly
answer all letters, but will do my best
in giving information through the
Weekly Press, from time to time.
Obedienily yours, GEORGE RIX.
Swanton Morley.
We clip the above from the Eastern
Weekly Press, an English paper sent
us by the emigration agent, Mr. Zod-
zense, of Cedar Springs, Micb., whose
advertisement appeared in the VISI

TOR for some time last fall.

NORTH

PLASTER.

We are very glad to announce to the
Patrons of Michigan that we have re-
ceived notice from M. B. Church, man-
ager ol’ the Alabastine company at
Grand Rapids, that be is now prepar-
ed to fill orders for plaster. The new
mill was started January 1st, and as
all the machinery is of the latest and
most approved make, and the work
done by competent workmen under
careful supervision, the mill has been
doing good work from the first.

It only remains for us to promptly
forward our orders for plaster under
seal of the Grange and they will be
honored. You know when March
comes, and evv ry body wants their
plaster right off‘, that cars are short,
the traveling gets bad, and everything
goes wrong.

Send in your order at once, and if
you live any distance from your rail-
road station get your plaster home and
in the barn whileyou have good roads
and more time to attend to it than you
will have next spring.

11: behalf of the VISITOR we venture
to raise the inquiry, "Has every Grange
in the State elected or appointed the
committee as recommended by the
State Grange, to canvass for the VISITOR
in and out of the Order?” If not, why
not, or. if not, will the Master see to it
that this recommendation of the State
Grange is attended to at the next meet-
ing? This has now become a part of
your duty, and for the good of the Order
we hope a judicious selection will be
made, and that a growing demand for
the paper will soon prove that good
work is being done. Let us hear from
these special committees.

A CORRESPONDENT‘, after referring
to the objectional qualities of marble
for monumental purposes and the ex-
pensiveness _ of granite, makes refer-
ence to white bronze, manufactured
in Detroit for this purpose, that is
cheaper and more durable than mar-
ble, at least he has so understood. He
suggests that as this is a question that
interests so many that it be discussed.
As we know nothing of the material
referred to, with the remark that the
name is anoinolous we are ready to be
informed.

AN article from a Ricbland corres-
pondent, after complimenting the
VISITOR for its “independent journal-
i.-in” raises questions, the discussion of
which could not in any way promote
“the good of the Order,” but on the
contrary would lead to controversy
and discord. We must decline to en-
ter those fields of controversy that, in
the nature of the case, must be barren
of any good results.

WE have received the first, or Jan-
uary number of a new quarto pub
lished at Holyoke, Mass. Its title
The Builder, indicates its mission.
The county is full of newspapers. The
supply is in excess of the demand, but
there is room and need for The Builder.
People need houses, and must have
them in the country. But how to build
and what to build to meet the needs,
and match the pecuniary ability of
people is poorly understood. The
Builder is printed on good paper, in
good style, well illustrated, and this

first number impresses us favorably.
Published monthly at $2.00 a year.

ON our sixth page will be found the
latest market reports up to the hour of
going to press as obtained by telegraph
for our neighbor the Kalamazoo TELE-
GRAPH.

More Infringement Claims.

[We clip from the Chagrin Falls
Exponent the following editorial and
correspondence. From this it seems
the cheese manufacturers have neg
lected to send their twenty-five cents
to Washington for copies ef patents
so as to "keep posted,” and now they
are in trouble. If Mr. Garver had
only mentioned this matter of “get-
ting posted” a few years sooner no

one would have been swindled.
Farmers and manufacturers would
have been posted and discriminated
between the “Simon pure,” genuine
patent, and the bogus goods that are on
the market.—ED.]

“There is a growing feeling of alarm
over what threatens to be, and what
already is to man , a system of legal-
ized robbery. bac ed by the United
States Patent 0ffice.. That the won-
derful improvements of the age in
which America to day stands at the
head is directly attributed to our
patent system, there can be no doubt.
It is equally apparent that no barrier
should be thrown into the way oflegit-
iuiate invention, but it is equally evi-
dent that there should be a reform in
the matter of what is known as re-
issues, whereby old and useless
patents, that have been abandoned by
their owners, are purchased by rich
combinations and a re-issue worked
through the patent office, covering,
perhaps, impi-ovemeiits not contem-
plated by the inventor, but used for
years by the public, when the com-
binatiuii swoops down on those who
are using the article, demanding a
royalty or bonus, which in the aggre-
gate amounts to millions of dollars.

The Hubbell dz. Co. patents on cheese
hoops and molding cheese in the
hoop, beating cheese vats by steam,
eic., come under this head. That the
patents are invalid there can be no
room for doubt, but people, rather than
go through an expensive suit in the
U. S. courts. will submit to the rob-
beiy. and pay over their share towards
making the company millionaires.
The system is in this respect defective,
and Congress should so amend the
patent laws that the public will be
protected against this means of rob-
bery,

From letters on the subject by those
well qualified to judge, published
elsewh are in this issue, it will be seen
that all that is necessary to beat Hub‘-. ell
6:00. is to unite and give their claims
a test in the higher courts. If this is
not done it will not be long before
ourfactorymen will be called upon to
pay heavy royalties for heating cheese
vats by steam, and it will be a wonder
iftbey are not asked to pay for the
privilege of making cheese by the use
of rennet. We advise our fsctcrymen
to go into the combinations being
formed to fight the company’s claim
both on hoops and vats, believing that
to be the cheapest way out of a pre-
dicament forced upon them by these
legalized robbers.

The following letters relative to Hub-
bell & Co.’s claim explain themselves
fully and offer suggestions on which
the factorymen should act prompt] .

Mr. Benjamin B. Gilbert, daily e i-
tcroftbe well known Utica Herald,
writes:

UTICA. N. Y., Dec. 12, 1882.

J .I.S’I‘RANAHAl\'-Dear .Sir: Yours
of the 9th inst. has just reached me.
You ask: “VVhat have your dairymen
done about paying Hubbell & Co.’s
royalty on cheese hoops?" I answer
Ibat the association formed to contest
{hat patent was influenced to make a
compromise by which they setll d with
Hubbell & Co. for less money than it
would have cost them to go on with
the suit, even lftbey ha i been success-
ful in it. Hui bell thereby got a de-
cree in his favor, and has since then
collected lens of thousands of dollars
from factorymen who were not in the
combination. . His lawyers were Duell
& Hay, of Syracuse,and the same par-
ties have recently had two old patents
reissued for heating cheese vats with
steam. One patent. covers the use of
perforated pipes for the distribution
of steam; the other covers any intro
duction of steam between the inner
and outer vats for the heating ofmilk.
The original patents date back to 1869
to it will be seen that they cannot
siand ifdetermined opposition is made.
Plenty of people used this method
long previous to the issue of the pat-
tents, and that fact can easily be
proven. We have formed an associa-
tion here to contest the case, and in-
vite dalrymen all over the country to
join us. The conditions are that such
members shall be liable to an assess-
ment of no more than $5 per vat in his
factory, or as much less as the circum-
stances require. Oi‘ course, the larger
the combination is made, the less will
be the assessment; and there is hard-
ly afactory in the land which will not
be liable to payaroyalty. The price de-
manded by the patentees is $15 for the
first vat, and $10 for every other used.
If they succeed in collecting this they
willsoon trump up something tl-)9,
and the dairymen will be a source of
unending fleecing. It is the intention
of the association to defeat the suit if
possible, and it is believed to be almost
a sure case in our favor. If any of the
factorvmen in your vicinity are will-
ing to join they may write to me as
secretary, andsend with their names
and consent, the number of vats which
they use. Yours truly, -

BENJ. D. GILBERT.

In answer to an inquiry which we
sent to Mr. R. P. McGlincy, dairy edi-
tor of the Elgin (lll.) Advocate, we
received the following relative to the
matter, which will be read with much

interest:
ELGIN, 111., Dec. 12, 1882.

J. J. STRANAH-AN, Esq ——Dear Sir:
Your favor of the 9th is at hand. In
reply, let me say, that so far as Hub-
bell & Co. are concerned they have not
troubled many Illinois factorymen,
but have given our friends in Wiscon-
sin a good deal of trouble. There is
an organization in Wisconsin for the
purpose of resisting payment of royal-
ty on the cheese hoops, etc., and we
have 9. case in the U. S. district court
at Milwaukee, and so far have beaten
the claimants. I understand that the
claimants were to have filed their
replication to counsel on our side on
the 1st inst., but failed, and plead for
an extension, but the judge overruled
their plea, and my impression is that
they are whipped and know it; hence
they seek delay. I should have added
that this claim, I believe, embraces
the Tyler Sternberg patent, and the
gang press, too.

Should you address a letter to W. D.
Hoard, editor of the Union, of Fort
Atkinson, Wis.. I think he can give
you more information.

My advice to our people is not to pay
a cent except at the end of an execu-
tion from the U. S. courts, for it is
evident to me that there is no legality
in the claim, and if factorymen every-
where would form one general organ-
ization, and stand by it, I believe that
this and all other claimants would be
knocked out of time. It is high time
for factorymeii and dairymen to pro-
tect themselves in this matter, as well
as some others. If you have anything
new, write me. Some of our ple
belong to the Wisconsin associi?t(ion.
Hoping I have answered you, I am,
yours, are , R. P. MCGLINCY.


I

JANUARY 15, 1853.

TEL GBAEGE VISETQB.

3

fiummnttiraiinnr.

Our 0rder—|is Origin and Mission.

[Essay by N. G. Watkins, member of Burr
Oak Grange, and read before the Grange
Saturday, December 9th, 1882.]

An old adage says, “Two of a trade
never agree.” Though individual cases
may seem to deny the truth of this
saying, no doubt there is enough truth
in it to exhibit a trait of humanity that
is universal. But no matter how
much strife and opposition there may
be between several members of a soci-
ety party, class or profession; no mat-
ter how bitter the animosity may be
that exists, when the band is attacked
from the outside, those members will
quickly unite to oppose the common
enemy and defend the name and inter-
ests of their cherished Order.

In this respect, no doubt, Grangers
are like other people; and I think the
union and sympathy thus created are
amour " "ivect benefits of member-
ship. It is not my purpose to give a
detailed account of any direct or im-
mediate cause that led to the forma-
tion of this Order, nor to give a history
of the work of organizing the first
Granges, but simply to show, briefly,
that the organization is, like all other
societies, the outgrowth of a natural
law that has existed since man was first
known upon the earth.

-4" According to the theory of evolution

which is almost universally accepted

in the scientific world, in the battle of
life, the animals that were most suc
cessful survived and propagated their
kind; and man, as he advanced in the
intellectual scale and his requirements
and responsibilities increased, natur-
ally acquired and transmitted to his
offspring a greater degree of that most
potent of all incentives of human ac-
tion—self interest.

As business increased and pursuits
multiplied, it became evident that the
natural tendency of man, despite his
moral restraints, was to overstep the
bounds of strict justice, and hence the
idea of organized bands to resist the
encroachments of man upon the rights
of his fellow man. It is asad refl:c—

- tion on humanity that unusual and

extraordinary measures should be
necessary to secure that which all men
know to be for the best interests of the
community. But it seems that the
very force of that combination and
concentration of self interest necessary
to conduct a large business, without
premeditated wrong, if allowed to go
unchecked, inevitably leads to oppres-
sion; and when an enterprise has
grown almost practically beyond re-
straint, it becomes what we term mo-
nopoly.

Some societies were founded for
benevolent and charitable purposes,
and also seek to promote harmony
among mankind by inculcating all
those virtues that elevate and
ennoble the race. When the first
league or union to secure some
rights or benefits to its members
existed, is, no doubt, beyond the
reach of history, but among the oldest
of known organizations, is Ancient
Free Masonry, which has been fol-
lowed by several other societies,
founded for different objects.

During the last half century many
societies, unions, leagues, etc., have
come into existence in this country,
from the very necessity of protecting
the interests of certain occupations to
which membership isconflned. The
employee of manufacturing establish-
ments and other large corporations
which are, of course, chiefly confined

,  to cities and towns, were the first to

see the need of organization to protect
their interests and provide for contin-
gencies which were plainly fore-
shadowed by the encroachments of
their employers.

The last class of people to combine
for self-protection was the farmers;
and it was not till they had suffered

_ from monopoly and extortion, and al-
most every species of fraud and impo-
sition, till forbearance ceased to be a
virtue, that they organized to main-
tain their natural rights. It is not
difilcult to see why this action was so
long delayed. For a long time many
impositions were practiced upon farm-
ers that were wholly or partially con-
cealed from them. It was not easy to
know to just what extent they had
been swindled. The case was not like
that of a man in a city, who works
one day for $2, and is cut down to
$1.50 the next.

Another reason why the formation

of a farmers’ society was difficult, was
on account of their scattered position.

 It was not easy to get enough together

to supporta society; and, I will here
say, that from the first, this fact has
been, is now, and probably always will
be an element of weakness in Our
Order that we should try to counter-
balance by all possible means.
Self-interest leads powerful corpora-
tions and rings to extreme measures,
and sometimes cruel oppression; and
self-interest incites men to- resist that
oppression; and thus we have the
seeming paradox, of the same cause
producing opinions and actions direct-
ly opposite. The mention of self in-
terest is apt to produce in our minds
thoughts of avaricious greed and ty-
ranical sway; but when possessed in

a moderate degree, and kept under
proper control, it is a most excellent
thing. It inspires young people with
the energy and resolution which con-
stitutes the foundation of success.
The old it makes hopeful and content-
ed, and anxious to make their last
years useful. It promotes industry
and economy which provide an abun-
dance of the necessaries of life. It isa
check upon waste and extravagance
which lead to want and suffering. It
is a spur to the indolent and a support
to the unfortunate. The pride of fame
and station; the desire to please; to
win the approbation of friends; to fill
the home with comforts, and love, and
joy; these spring from this source, and
man’s highest hopes of heaven are
but the natural ultimate promptings
of this universal passion-—self interest.

Our work is but begun. We are now
but entering that era of progress and
reform, which, with fidelity and
proper discipline and management of
our forces, will be marked with bril-
liant triumphs. Our broad, liberal
platform is worthy of the wide domain
of agriculture. It does not seek to en-
slave us by imposing restrictions upon
our minds in matters that do not re-
late to our purpose. This, it seems to
me, is almost a guarantee of success.

We should educate ourselves. I do
not mean simply to learn the usual
branches taught in the schools, but we
should strive to become better ac-
quainted with everything that, in any
way has a bearing upon the work
which we hope to accomplish. We
should commence negatively, by di-
vesting our minds of all bigoted no-
tions, bias and prejudice, that we may
see things as they are, and act under-
standingly.

We should acquaint ourselves with
the just relation that should exist be-
tween different manufacturers and
other business industries; between all
classes of shippers and transportation
companies; between capital and labor;
and regard carefully that vexed ques-
tion, the tariff, which, more than once,
has brought this country to the verge
of anarchy and dismemberment. We
should note the financial system and
condition of the country. We should
learn what we can of international
law, and also know something of the
systems, requirements, business, and
general condition of other countries.

The rural homes of our country
should receive more of what we de-
nominate culture. Civility and polite-
ness should be the rule, and these are
based upon nothing more nor less
than good nature. Of late years much
discussion has been given to the ques-
tion, “How to keep young people on
the farm,” and the usual solution is.
furnish plenty of amusements and
make home pleasant. This is good as
far as it goes, but something more is
required. We must inculcate and de-
velop, by all possible means, a love for
the pursuit of agriculture. Very few
persons are successful in any business
that is irksome and disagreeable to
them. Young people who are mem-
bers of this Order should be educated
in all branches of science that have
any connection with their vocation,
and they will thus receive the two-
fold satisfaction of being honored and
respected for the useful knowledge
they possess, and of being able to ap-
ply that knowledge to practical and
remunerative uses.

Whatever may be our individual
opinion in regard to man’s origin and
destiny, we all know that the most
perfectly organized and best developed
brain produces the best thought upon
any subject,’ and this should prompt
people to greater care for the physical
improvement of the human family.
Improvement in stock should not be
entirely confined to the lower ani-
mals. There is one practice that is
followed to a great extent in this
country, that is fatal to the elevation,
advancement and respectability of the
farmer's calling. It is this: When a
boy reaches the age at which some
dawnings of his future manhood
have been seen. and these are more
than usually promising, he is sent off‘
to be fitted for some profession, art,
or other business. The boy that can
only work is taught to do that, and is
required to do plenty of it. His in-
struction in anything else is very
limited.

The same course is pursued with
the girls. This practice should be re-
versed. We want men and women of
the best natural abilities, the most
liberal education, and the widest cul-
ture and experience on the farm.
When we get them, the business of
farming will be more desirable, and
the city swell will cease to look d0WD
upon those who till the soil. Much
has been said about the unfortunate
fact that so few farmers have secured
seats in Congress, Legislatures, and
other positions of honor and public
trust. One chief reason for this is
found in the practice of which I have
already spoken. I do not mean that
the farming community, asa class,
are deficient in mental endowments,
for there is a great amount of general
intelligence among the farmers of the
United States, but it is an undeniable
fact that it is not considered necessary
to secure the best talent, and have
that talent applied by scientific and
special study to the pursuit of agri-
culture, as is required in the profes-
sions.

Furthermore, a large percentage of
those engaged in farming follow it
simply because they were born to it,
and have had no opportunity that
was satisfactory of becoming estab-
lished in something they think would
suit them better.

The ideal farmer of the future is a
man who follows the business of pro
ducing from the soil because he loves
it and makes it both pleasant and pro-
fitable; a man who considers that he
is pursuing as high and honorable a
calling as any in the land, and hence,
is not fretted by thoughts and hopes
of something better; a man of good
natural talent, of sound judgement
and broad liberal principles; a man of
varied education and thorough social
culture; a man who isa fair statesman,
philosopher, politician, jurist, and
well versed in literature, who is fitted
at any time to accept and perform the
duties of any position to which s
fe1low~countrymen may call him.

It seems to me that it is the peculiar
province of this Order to elevate and
ennoble labor. Science, in her varied
and charming forms, has elicited the
homage and admiration of the philoso-
pher, and furnished a grand theme for
the genius of the poet. Patriotism has
been honored and applauded since
governments had an existence.

Art, with her glorious record of tri-
umphs and magic powers of fascina
tion that have absorbed and enslaved
the faculties of man, has been petted
and worshiped for centuries. Fame.
that glittering dome at the summit of
man’s ambition, has received the smile
of nations, the eulogies of orators and
the recognition of honor. Capital has
erected its gorgeous altar, and millions
have willingly bowed down at the
golden shrine. But Labor has been
down-troddeu and despised. Let us-.
raise her from this degraded position,
place her upon the pedestal of Justice,
and wreathe immortal garlands of
honor, to place upon her brow.

Forest Grange. No. 362.
Bro RAPIDS Jan. 8, 1883.

Bro. Cobb.-—-As it is a year since
anything has appeared in the VISITOR
from this part of the field, and as a re-
quest that I write an item of news to
the Vrsrron comes from some of the
friends of Forest Grange living in the
south part of the State, I will, (believ-
ing that fraternal news will be for the
good of the VISITOR and therefore
good of the Order) endeavor to comply
with the wishes of our friends and
Forest Grange has many scattered all
over this State and also many other
States, that took their first degrees in
this Grange, and therefore they natu-
rally inquire if the old folks are yet
alive.

To such I would say, the old
folks are very much alive and growing
greener and better with the advance
of old age. We have had one or more
candidates in tow since I wrote the
VISITOR over a year ago, and we have
an application now under considera-
tion and many more are hinting that
they believe that our Grange is a pow-
er for good, and of course that means
Granges all over this broad, fair land.
For does not our past history show that
we stand as one man for truth, for
justice and for equal rights. Of course
you will very naturally think of the
amount of feasting that has attended
our increase of numbers, extending
over about three years, and it has been
almost constant. So much so that
for years we did not see any
room for a harvest feast and
you know that the lords of ore-
ation set down and eat like the
Indian what his squaw had prepared
for him without any trouble on his
part except killing the fatted calf. So
did the sisters when we asked for a
harvest feast once.

Therefore in thoughtful remem-
brance of these things, the brothers
passed a resolution something like this:
Resolved, That the brothers of this
Grange prepare a banquet at this hall
for the sisters of the Grange without
any assistance from them and that the
same be had after the election of ofli
cers on the 22d of December.

You say, did they get it? Well, if
you only knew the husbandman’s grit
you would know they got it! What?
An oyster supper and all those other
things you find on the good Patrons
table, and the sisters voted it big suc-
cess and hoped it might often return.
But I did not hear a brother say he
wanted it to return. I think it was
hard work for most of them; it was
for me, and I thank God, first, that
I was not born a woman, and lastly,
that I don’t have a woman’s work to
do. Well, at two o’clock in the morn-
ing the ghost of the feast appeared and
we wended our way homeward—up,
ready for work, early for once.

Our Worthy Master C. W. Clifton,
who was our representative to the
State Grange, came back saying that
it was thought best to place young
members in official positions, think-
ing thereby to get out of the chair, but
we did not think so and placed him
back to punish him for entertaining
such a thought.

Brother Cobb, I see in the Vrsrroa
of January 1st that the Patrons’ Aid
Society amended the by-law making a
suspended member of a Subordinate
Grange to stand on equal footing with
a brother in good standing. It ap-

pears to me a bad move, as I know of
several members who stated to me
thatif they could only sustain their
membership in the Aid Society they
would withdraw from the Grange.
Simply a matter of pique, and others
will make or have made the Grange
asteppiug stone to insurance. Soon
there will be more of us paying assess-
ments on aliens than Patrons; but
enough for this time, and I suppose
you say, too much.
Fraternally thine,
Jossru SMITH, Lecturer.

Expense of Courts.

A suit involving $22 was tried in the
circuit court last week at an expense
of about $200 to the tax-payers of the
county, and $400 to the litigants. This
last item is not of interest to the peo-
ple; but it is such items of expense as
the first, that cause people to say cuss
words.—Hillsdale Democrat.

Worthy Editor and Brother.-—-Em
closed fiud slip cut from the Hillsdale
Democrat which shows how our courts
of justice are carried on in order to fill
the pockets of the legal fraternity and
make the tax payers foot the bills.
When will the voters of this, our no-
ble State, forsake party and vote for
men, men who will make common-
sense laws that will give us morejus-
tice and less law. Yours,

R. E. PERRY,
Cambria Granee No. 74.

Bushnell Grange—P|asier Resolutions.

J. T. Cobb.-—-At a meeting held at
the Bushnell Grange Hall, No. 437, on
the evening of D .cember the 9th, 1882,
Bro. J. V. Minier, offered the follow-
ing preamble,and reso1ution,which was
unanimously adopted by this Grange,

Whereas the Executive Committee
of the State Grange, have recently
perfected arrangements with M. B.
Church, Manager of the Alabastine
Company of Grand Rapids Michigan,
to furnish Plaster to Patrons, at a price
not to exceed $2 50 per ton—'l‘l1eref'ore,

Resolved.-——'l‘hat the Bu.-:huell
Grange, No.-137, recommend that all
Patrons and farmers purchase their
plaster ofsaid company for the next
year, at a price not to exceed two dol~
Jars and fifty cents per ton, and to
patronize Mr. Church, first, or so long
as he is able to fill their orders. And
we hereby pledge ourselves to secure
the corporation of all Granges in our
vacinity to do likewise.

R. W. Hoy, Sec’y.

Report of Executive Committee at Tenth Ses-
sion of State Grange.

To the Master and Zifernbers of the M20};-
zgan State G-range:-—At the close of the
last session of the State Grange, Decem-
ber l6, 1881, your Executive Committee
met at the Lansin House, and organ-
ized by electing . Q. A. Burrington
chairman.

The expenses and accounts arising
from the meeting of the State Grange
were credited and allowed.

The questions referred to us by the
State Grange were carefully examined
anal such action taken as in the opinion
of your committee will be for the best in-
terests of the Order. Amongst these your
committee was instructed to draft, or
cause to be drafted, a bill to so amend
the patent laws, that all persons who
have purchased and used, or may here-
after purchase and use patented articles.
without actual personal notice of the
claims of the pateutee or his assigns,
shall be exempt from prosecution.
Brothers 0. G. Luce and J. G. Ramsdell
were appointed to draft a bill in accord-
ance with the resolution, and to present
the same to our Senators and Represen-
tatives of Congress. That this work was
well done is evident from the fact that
the bill which passed the House of Rep-
resentatives and is now pending in the
United States Senate is substantially the
same as drafted by the committee.

The lecture field was laced in the
bands of the Worthy aster of the
State Grange, and he was authorized to
draw from the funds in the treasury a
sum not to exceed $750 to meet the
wants in this field. ,

The question of issuing the Games
Vrsirou weekly, so earnestly demanded
by many members of the State Grange,
was most earnestly and candidly con
sidered, and while your committee were
in full sympathy with the large number
of Patrons in the State who desired this,
we could devise no means to meet the
increased expenditure that would be re-
quired for this purpose without seriously
crippling the resources of this body.
We ‘deem it absolutely necessary that
there should always be a balance 11] the
treasury to meet emerg encies that may
arise. We therefore were unanimous in
the conclusion that we could not safely
comply with the demands.

oun rnssrna INTERESTS.

An annual report from this committee
would seem incomplete unless some al-
lusion was made to the plaster question.
This year there seems to be a necessity
that this subject should occupy. at least
the usual space in this report. On look-
ing over the report of this committee
for the last year, we find the following
language: “We hoped that this ques-
tion had become permanently settled,
so that it might pass without further
discussion in our reports. That for all
future time. agriculturalists would be
privileged to make use of this fertilizer,
by paying a fair value on the cost of
manufacture, basing that value on the
benefits derived from its use. In this
we may have been mistaken. Although
we hold a contract which has yet three
years to run, by which all using the arti-
cle may have it for a fair and honest
value, a stipulated price of $2.50 per
ton aboard the cars at Grand Rapids,
yet we discover elements at work
which may. in the near future, so
undermine our contract as to make it
worthless to us as a means of supply.
Your committee have faith in the Order.
and believe it is in their power when
once made acquainted with the facts, to
keep it from harm, and by so doing pro-
tect themselves from the impositions
undertaken to be placed upon them
seven years ago by the plaster ring of
Michigan.”

The doubts of the permanency of our
arrangements, shadowed forth in this
language, seem to have been almost
prophetic. Early last summer rumors
were afloat that our arrangements with
Brother Day were about to fall through,

and that we were about to lose the fruits
of our years of labor to secure plaster at
reasonable rates. These rumors proved
upon investigation to be well founded.
Owing to circumstances beyond his
control. as we are constrained
to believe, Brother Day was un-
able to fulfill the balance of his
contract, and as we understand, became
a member of the plaster association.
This association then seemed to be mas-
ter of the situation, having under their
control all the plaster mills of Ohio and
Michigan and so far as any one could
see, the farmers were again at their
mercy and would be compelled to pay
whatever price the association might
demand. Your committee, however,
were not disposed to give up the contest
until we were satisfied that no other re-
source was left us. A meeting of the
committee was called at the Hudson
House in Lansing, August 16, to con-
sider the matter. At this meeting
Brother S. L. Hamilton, of Grand Rap-
ids, was present by invitation and sug-
gested to the committee that satisfac-
tory arrangement-s might be made with
the Alabastine company, by which they
would enter into the business of manu-
facturing land plaster and furnish it to
farmers for a term of years at a fair
price. A sub-committee consisting of
J. T. Cobb and F. M. Holloway, both
veterans in the contest so long waged
with the plaster ring, was appointed to
at once investigate the matter, and they
were given full power to make a contract
if favorable terms could be made.

As the result of their labors,a contract
was made between M. B. Church, the
manager of the Alabastine company,
and the State Grange of Michigan. by
the terms of which this company were
at once to open a plaster bed, erect mills
and manufacture plaster for Patrons of
Michigan at a maximum price of 8250
per ton on board the cars at Grand Rap-
ids; and the State Grange are to use
their best endeavors to induce all mem-
bers of the Order to give the enterprise
their patron e and support.

We cannot save this subject without
acknowledging our great obligation to
Brother Hamilton for his zeal and labor
in working up this matter, and to
Brothers Cobb and tfalloway for their
promptness in bringing it to a success-
ful issue. The machinations of the
plaster ring have once more been de-
feated, and right made triumphant with
but trifling expense to the State Grange.
We need not remind Patrons of their
duty to be loyal to their principles and
give their hearty support to this enter-
prise, which is now our only bulwark
against the rupacity of that soulless
monopoly, known as the Michigan
Plaster Association.

Committees were appointed at this
meeting to make all necessary arrange-
ments for the session of the State
Grange.

J. Q. A. Burrington made a full report
to the Committee of the distribution of
the funds placed in his hands for the re-
lief of Patrons who suffered by the se
vere confla ration in the counties of
Sanilac an Tuscola in August, 1881.
which together with the vouchers for
the same, was placed in the hands of
the secretary.

The duty of examining the books and
accounts of the secretary and treasurer
and of preparing our annual report for
your consideration was imposed upon
the chairman.

Oh the 25th of November we met at
the office of the Secretary in Schoolcraft
and were furnished every aid and facil-
ity for a thorough investigation of the
work of the year. We found the same
order and system prevailing in the Sec-
retary's manner of keeping the accounts
that has been commended in former
years. The following is a summary of
the accounts for the year ending Nov.
30, 1882.

RESOURCES.

Balance on hand Dec.

17, 1881.... ...........8i,8~i617
Fees and dues collected. . 6,641 01
Supplies sold for fiscal

year . . . . . . . .

Subscription to Grange

Visitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 3,166 86
Collection for advertising 604 75
Interest on two notes of

81,000 each . . . . . . . . . .. 120 00
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 814,955 17

CONTRA.

Ex euses of session of
tate Grange, 1881.. ..
Expenses of Executive
Committee for year. . .
Master’: salary and ex-
penses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Secretary's salary includ-
ing clerk hire and edit-
ing and mailing Vis-
itor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1,600 00
Trea.surer’s salary
Postage of secretary’: of-
flce............. ..
Postage on Visitor
Telegraphing . . . . ..
Miscellaneous print . .
Mailing t pe . . . . . . . . . . .
Ofiice ren and repairs..
Office stationery
Paid for lecture ‘service
rendered in 1881 . . . . ..
Visitor expenses includ-
ing freight and dray-

l,378 02
258 57
426 50

126 44
299 35

l 12
184 75
17 26
34 20
19 20

94 40

s.ge........  5215
Supplies purchased .... .. 413 39
Dues paid Nat’l Gran e. 818 76
Publishing Visitor for s-

cal year . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2,663 10
Paid orders on lecture

fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8,847 21

6,107 96
$14,955 17

The Treasurer's books, vouchers and
bank account were examined and found
to correspond with the Secretary's books.
A sufiicient amount to balance his ac-
count with the State Grange was found
placed to his credit on his bank book.
Our report shows an increase in the
amount on hand over that of last year of
$1,361.79. In fees and dues there is an
increase of $243 95, which indicates that
our number is on the increase. This
is of course encouraging—the more so,
as this has been in some respects an un-
fortunate year. Less work has been
done in the lecture field than in former
years. The disability of Brother Mick-
leg, our State Lecturer, and the severe
a iction which has visited our Worthy
Master has kept them from active work
in this field. None of the old and tried
veterans in the work, except Brother
Moore, have been able to respond to
calls in this direction. The new
Deputy Brother Holbrook has done
good service. Where shall we look
in the future for laborers to go forth
and till the soil and sow the seed
that we may gather in a rich
harvest of the many noble men and
women yet outside the gates? Those
who have bcme the burden and heat of
the day are falling one by one, and it
behooves us to look about and see who
can be found to fill their places in the
active aggressive work of our Order.

Bal. on hand Dec. 1. 1882,

We would recommend that alarger
amount of our surplus funds be used
for extending and building up our
Order than has been done in the past.
A struggle of mighty proportions is
uoon us, and if we expect to maintain
ourselves against those who would
trample upon our rights. we must
gather to our and all the elements with-
11] our reach. We must put forth every
efl'ort in our power to strengthen our
Order and increase its membership.

Our report shows that the subscrip-
tions for the Yrsiron have increased
but a trifle over last year. This is not
as it should be. We would earnestly
impress upon every member of the
Order to do all in his or her power to
extend its circulation. We believe
it to be one of the strongest agencies for
advancing the higher and nobler pur-
poses of our organization; an active and
efficient aid in carrying on the work of
“developing ahigher and better man-
hood and womanhood amongst our-
selves.”

Our business arrangements remain
the same as last year. The facilities for
the sale of produce and the purchase
of %oods through the agencies of Geo.
W. ill Jr C0,, in Detroit, and Thomas
Mason in Chicago, seem to be all that
can be desired in this direction.

At the last session of the State Grange
we were instructed by resolution to pur-
chase two hundred badges for the use of
the voting members of the State Grange.
The badges have been ordered accord-
1lJ§tO the terms of the resolution.

0 cases of appeal have come before
the committee during the year, which
indicates that a reasonable degree of
harmony prevails in our ranks.

In regard to the present status of the
drive-well matter. [ refer you to the
following report of Brother H. D. Platt:

To E'.r(-cut2"rr (.'unn/ziltee Starr U/'11/l_/7!.

GENTLEMEN:-—I received the appoint-
ment as agent by your honorable body
early in the fall of 1881 to look after
the interests of the Patrons of the State
in the controvercy going on between one
Green and sundry citizens over the use
of acertain well, 1. 2.: The drive-well
the said Green claiming a patent on the
method of constructing said well. ['1'

Soon after my appointment I found
that suits had been commenced against
several parties in the United States
Court for the western district of Michi-
gan for infringement. I also found that
the parties interested had decided on a
test case and an injunction applied for,
which was denied by the court after
argument.

Messrs. Beaks Sr Cutcheon, of Detroit,
were retained by the State Grange and
by arrangement with Mr Geo. W. Stew-
art solicitation in the case that firm took
the management, Mr. Stewart to be paid
for actual time p11t in.

The case occupies the same position
in court that it did one year ago, wait-
ing, no doubt. the decision of the United
States Supreme Court 11] the Indiana
case.‘which has been submitted. I have
received from J. T. Cobb $700, 8450 has
been expended in attorney's fees, rnsts
and looking up testimony.

All of which is respectfully submitted.

H. D. PLATT, Agent.

Since the last meeting of the State
Grange, an honored and useful member
of your Executive Committee has been
called from the field of earthly labor.
Brother J. Webster Childs was elected
a member of this committee at the first
annual session of the Michigan State
Grange, and until the time of his death,
November 9, was continually a member,
and one of its most zealous and active
workers, always ready to give his time
and energy to further the interests and
disseminate the principles of our Order.
But this is not the fitting place to pro-
nounce the eulogy of our departed
brother. The Grange will doubtless
take suitable action upon the death of
one whose loss causes all who knew him,
to mourn with sorrow deep and sincere.

All of which is respectfully submitted,

J. Q. A. BURRINGTON. Chairman.

NOTICES OF MEETINGS.

A special session of Van Buren Coun-
ty Grange will be held at Lawrence,
January 18th, at which the following
grogramme is to be resented :

Address——“The oung Farmer,”-
\Vorthy Master C. B. Charles.

Essay—Mrs. A. M. Packer.

“The State Grange”——David VVood-
man.

A Paper from \Varren Goes.

‘;Sorghum Culture”—Lorenzo Sher-
rm .

All Fourth Degree members are in-
vited to be present.

JASON WOODMAN, Lecturer.

Gilead Grar-ge will entertain the
Pomona Grange of Branch county at
their hall in Gilead township on Wed-
nesday, the 17th day of January, 1883,
commencing at 10 o’clock A. M. In-
stallation of ofiicers and other literary
exercises will take up the afternoon
session, which will be an open one.
All members of the Order are cordial-
ly invited. H. D. Pi-:ssEr.L, Lect.

Kalamazoo Counly Pomona Grange
will hold its next meeting at Vicks-
burg on January 25th, for the installa-
tion of officers and such other busi-
ness as may come before the Grange.

J Q. ADAMS, Secretary.

Galesburg, Jan. -3, 1883.

The annual meeting of Vvestern
Pomona Grange, No. 19 will be held
with Ottawa Grange, No. 30, the first
Thursday and Friday of February.
1883, for the election of officers and
such other business as may come be-
fore the meeting.

J. G. VAN Sxrvsa, Secretary.

Lisbon, Jan. -1, 1883.

There will be a special session of
Van Buren County Grange, No. 13,
held at Lawrence on Thursday, the
18th of January 1883. A programme
is being prepared and a good time ex-
pected. All Patrons are cordially in-
vited. The meeting will be open
promptly at 10 A. M.

J. E. PA(rr<i-:3, Sec’y.,1\’o. 13.

The January meeting of the Clinton
County Pomona Grange will be held
the 24th inst., at the Grange hall in
St. Johns, commencing at 10 o’clock
A. M. Theinstallstion of officers will
take place at this meeting, and an
evening session will be held. All
members of the Order are most cordial-
ly invited to attend.

FRA:vK CONN, Sec’y.

The annual meeting of the Living-
ston County Council will be held
Tuesday, February 6th, 1883, at Howell
Grange Hall.

MRS R. K. SF..\"I‘0N, Secretary.


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 be truly deplorable. Your readers

0 can no doubt call to mind many in-
, _ _ stances where nearly whole conimuni-
O aties have lo=t'all regard for law and
l order, and have tried to settle their dls~
lputes by the law of the shot gun and
lknife, by means whereof every inan’s

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av WILL FARLETON.
Oifly a box, secure and strong, : _.
.'g,,_,,,,_,~,, and W0,,Ll,,nY and six feat long; l life became entlangert-ll and property
Lyirig here in the drizzling ram, worthless. If the Legislature \\'lSl.l ‘.0
W.i:trng to take the up-bound trs.in_

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Coll and livid and ;:lzi.<.<-"v cu L»:
' to him if the triiiti bl} lat»:-I
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can speedily do so by enacting such it
~ law  you advise, for men will tamely
submit to wrongs rather thaii incur
‘the expense of having them righted,
-prov.l:l:-.<.' that the law furnishes the
fneces:-rary machinery for redressing
ltlieir wrongs, when their ha e and
vengeance would be raised to fever
heat if they had no legal remedy: It
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‘I ._y to criish him 'iie:1th their i'<.-ct.

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Nan;-jht he will tell of distant lands:

He can not won press their baiids.

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He has no gifts for child’s delight:
He. xii’! not come with anything;
He .2-ad not even himsclflto bung.

ltliaii to incur the expense of an at-
‘ tempt legally to redress those wrongs.
j but itis quite another thing to be com-
lpelled to submit. Such a liw would
3 confer on justices of the peace a dan
igeroiis power over all persons living
_.J_,._) ,l MK’ Secure and Strong’ - within the territory over which they
B.uul’_:h and \-rooden, and six feet long; ; had jurisdiction; 2: power and authority
‘1§n":§";‘Iglib‘:lfiilliggglllfisielgzfaslv lonly equaled by some oriental satrap,
’  land against their wicked and perverse
judgments the people would be reme-
diless. The restraint placed upon
an Em-—In we  or we 33?’:1E“l.l‘i.Z.£ig.‘.i‘.f1i?.Z§‘i“.'..E,’.§’."i.f.‘§’.f
"YI,5”“_)K' fl” _DeCe'_1l1b‘”‘ I’/M" I fiugfn rendering judgments to reward their
edltjonal elnltlell I‘?§a1 Ref‘”fm' '0 friends and punish their enemies; and
which you state that The Legislature lo remove What llllld resbmlnt they
of 1833 can perform no duty so accept

bl ‘ _ _‘ ‘ now have would only aggravate the
3 6 to the people 0‘ Eb" Mate 9'5 to evil and make them more outrageous

Yet they will softly him await,

And he will move about in state;
They will give him, when he appears,
Lxv . and pity, and tender tears.

Court Reform Not Needed.

-enact that no suit shall go on appeal

‘ 'h l_ l _t l h _ andinsolent than they noware. That
TO‘ e(’””“ (‘Our W en the-ludgment our higher courts are and have been
in the lower court was less than

$10” H burdened with appeal cases is un-
AS‘ this ill a matter in which the « doubtedly true, but the remedy there-

f’ 1'9"’ for, does not lie in the direction in-

pls of the State are largely interested ,l,~,_.al,_,,l by we al,O,_.e lluolallolm ll
.E|lc':s.il’¢: with your permission to dis llles wllh the people and is eullrely
:sunnuuu;s%;$Wwewe~mmwwmww-
In a society like that in which  mm 18 very-easy. But so long as the
 ‘ - ' people continue to elect men to the
1.li‘d‘. composed of restless, energetic Olllce of jusllce as a reward for some
mm Wide awake men and W‘fme“v 3“ dirty political work which they have
of ‘V“‘_’“‘* 2”’? mme "Y 1933 acuvely 9”’ done for the dominant party or some
Sr?‘-§‘€d in _business pursuits, there mud‘ ofizs leadeis, without reference to any
,or 3e°_es5‘ty_ be a_mump”°ity °f coins” other qualifications for the duties of
tour.-‘oi business intlere.-us, and the en- ll“, , fllcel lhey must expect that lhell.
‘3r'£:'i_0f_?ur pelofflevls such that 3' Con‘ higher courts will be burdened with
3:l.t-t of interest l.-J sure to occur, that, ammal ,.,,,e,,,_ vvllen they elect men
‘or U“? peace’ harmonyland good 0”“ to the office on account of their integ-
°f_§°_cl_€‘l-Y _must be ad-lustefi and the rity, ability and peculiar qualifica-
conflicting interests of parties settled, llmls W llerlorm we dun-ea of the

and _cn{mZ3‘ni"" demands Phat ‘hose office, thenlitigants will obtain justice
confii<:tiiig interests should beadjusfed l“ the lower courts, and appeals willy
ayliettleilanrl established rules, which l,, ,, large exlentl c,,ad,_,__ The remedy
ru... are intended in each case to mete ll, Wllh the people_ when wlll they
put exactjustice netween the contend- la”, lo use ll?

slug purti.-.-s. That they sometimes fail Respectfully‘

1: no argument against the rule itself. THOMAS J_ HILLEK
fnicn a. failure simply. proves that Hmlsmllhml lsll 18,“

nurnan judgment is not infallible, and __ _ _ .

that in the application of a rule to a Eulogy 0,, l_ websle, cl,ll,ls_
-givcii state of facts humanity is liable
to eri. Humanity has never as yet de-l
‘o'l:::"(l b'..*r. two methods to settle the‘
ullfferencl.-s between members of the
-same ti'll)(:‘., State or nation. The one l
is the method adopted by all civilized i
nations of peaceful suits in courts
rxhich are established by the law-mak
ing power that defines and fixes their
power and authority and establishes
the rules by which they administer the
law. The other is the method fol-
Z<:'.r.‘ed by all barbarous nations and
savage tribes that “Might makes
right,” and when he who gets “the
drop" on his adversary wins his case.
Lawsuits are an institution of civiliza-
tion, and are unknown in barbarous
nations, and though they are often
costly and expensive luxuries, yet it
is 9. fact that the number of lawsuits
that are tried in 9. State are evidence of
its business energy and prosperity, and
of the civilization and refinement of
'-the people, and that their brute force

[Delivered before the State Grange at its last
session by Hon. S. F. Brown ]

Wort/Ly .‘lIa.s-cer:-—Aa I did not ex-
pect to speak on this impressive occa-
sion until a few moments ago, I feel
inadeqiiate to the task before me, and
am oppressed with a sense of my ina-
bility to command language that will
fitly portray the character, the varied
public services and the many noble
qualities of our lamented brother.
This is indeed no ordinary occasion.
One of the great pillars of our Order
has fallen. An eloquent, fearless and
unwavering champion of our cause
has gone to his reward. and it is well
that we pause in our work that we
may pay a just tribute to his spotless
memory.

My acquaintance with our deceased
Brother Childs commenced in the
year 1859, when he was one of the
representatives from Washtenaw
County in the House of Representa-
tives at Lansing. I there soon learned
to admire the zeal and earnestness
with which he ever defended the
right, the conscientiousness and purity
of his conduct and the marked ability
which he brought to the consideration
of every question which came before
the House. I subsequently met him
in the State Senate, in the year 1865,
where his previous character for
ability was more than sustained, and
where he won new laurels by his
readiness and commanding power in
debate, and the versaiity of his mental
resources.

From that time onward he has been
almost continuously in the ser
vice of the State as a mem-
ber of the Legislature and be-
ing connected with the manage-
ment of various State institutions. I
am somewhat familiar with the char
acter of many of the distinguished
men of our State, who have illustrat-
ed and adoriiedits history by lives of
eminent usefulness. And I can safely
say that our lamented brother was the
peer of any in his love of the pure and
the good in his inflexible adherence to
principle, and in unselfish devotion
to the public welfare. But it was his
relations to the Grange, and as an ar-
dent and faithful member of 0ui'Order,
that his memory will ever be cherished
by us with aflieclicnate veneration.

It was early in the year 1873 when
this State Grange was organized, and
I soon thereafter met Brother Childs
in Kalamazoo, and urged him to be-
comes. memberof the Order. He then
expressed great confidence in the suc-
cess of the movement. and was very
favorably impressed with the idea of
the farmers associating together to

,-power of intellect and reason. If we
s.lo<-cl; over the history ofour own State,
or of any other civilized society, we
shall find that a large majority of the
disputes that are settled by litigation
are small matters and do not reach the
-sum of one hundred dollars, and yet
the principle involved in the contro-
versy may be the same as that of a
suit which involves a million of dol-
lar.-'. A man whose worldly posses»
sions are all in a suit for fifty dollars
in which jiistice is denied him will
feel the wrong as keenly as one would
whose all was involved in a suit for
many inillions.

Justice is not measured as much by
the quantityor amount involv.ed as by
the nature and quality of the act com-
plaiued of, and to deny toa party any
-remedy for wrongs done him simply
-because the ainouiit of the injury is
small is to relegate all such matters-
back to the primitive law of nations
that adjusts matters by brute force or
sly dexterity or revengeful cunning.
There are at least a hundred cases
where the amount in cont:‘ovei‘sy is
less than a hundred dollars, for every
case where the amount in controversy
exceeds that sum, and hence the large
majority of all suits tried must be tried
in the lower courts, and if parties can
not obtain justice there, they must
either submit to a wrong or else ap
peal. But should the right of appeal
be denied them, the whole people
would soon lose all iegard for the law,
and would no longer quietly submit to
15,5 judgment and orders, but each man
would make his own law and redress
his wrongs in his own way, which, 88
I have shown, would be the law of

bring about such a state of affairs they

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promote their social, mental, and ina-
dignity and consideration to their cal!-
ing, and I shall ever remember Ihe
satisfaction and joy that I felt. when I
Ieariied that our deceased brother had
assumed the obligations and re-
:-ponsibilities of a l-’atron of Hus-
bandry, and that hell-'t:l:'FIll the
Grange would enjoy pres-lige
which his .‘31.(‘.C«’-.3:-'.l0lJ our
would give to it. it is .-ullicleul

the

to

l“--"'lalf, klill that he suppoi‘te-1 it with
fu~:_-iil<i.-' oi" hi:- nature, and l
gladly L -211‘ t:-.stii‘iion_y to the i:i.~.g:ii-
tUdL‘(1.-'I'l ll1‘Il>l)l‘l:iIl('.>5 of his labor and

all he

,t'\ hi-* linirienso: serxiu-e.-x in building up

and dig_;nifyl:ig this b=:ncticent n.-we

lwrong of their own volition rather‘

nil-nt in which we are engaged.

Hut great as he was in in‘u-llv.-:.-trial
and inentai gra-.p-—qiial:ties
which cliullcnge the adnili'aIion of his
(3OII]l)t.‘t‘l'S-‘-it was his l,'t‘l.Jt'V()l(‘llI lin
piilses, his warm, i-ynipatiietic .'l%lIlll'e,

Sign?

His great, generous heart respniialed
to every call of liiimunity. and his
synipathies were so tend:-i' and yet so
exhuberiiut. His death has cast a dark
pail upon the Grange, a Void lid» '
created which must ever rein. . « a
testimony of our irreparable lo:-s Uni‘
sessions, which have so often been
enlivened by his presence, will know
him no more.

Never again shall we see his manly
form in our midst to cheer and anl
mate us in our work. Never more

V¥5l?@59

l best means of uniting all those inter- I
terial advancement and thereby givel

ested in social improvement. Their
l meetings have since been held annu-
fally at different places. The object: of

land amendments of the laws and the

ltion, third, health: fourth, economy

land Ira-ls; fifth, art.

lug together for free discussion Howie-
tle.-: anti inilividuul.-‘ in e.-rest.’--l

.;-.<.cial probic-ms-'. and, \Vo:".hy Master,
ladies and g.-mlemen, ifyou will ::_.,l-:e

;the trouble to iiivestiirate the l:isLor_v J

of lirgla.-ill and the :<-ntiiii -51’. of the
lp£'l-Dlf.*,yOll willdl.-r )‘.‘rfill-'(IlC)S(;‘l:tl12.l0
,gy that exists between the l)rt‘.l3.l"clll’)l)

‘of l’:'li-ciples of the Gi'aiege, and llmrel

ls‘

lot" this

gthere one
gvolvc that
 liave lat-en
it‘Xl‘l'Il0ll?

distlngul:-Jlied
within ill’) S:-.:lYli
sug:po~'e.-: that this

-ciety.

could

_ Organiz ition enabled Sol-union to
lerr-cl? that superb model of excel].-lice
lwliicli imiiiortal?z=d his name, for we
l read in the sacred volume that he so
lorganized and arranged by his wis-
,«.loin the workmen on the temple, that
,1 neither envy nor discord interrupted
lthe universal peace and tranquility
l which pervaded the world at that im-
lportsnt period.

I Necessity for organization: I don't
ll know but I have said enough already

to Iqonvlnrre the most skeptical of the '

lthe association are first, jurisprudence 3

They aim to ,
lbriug all this about by means of bi'iif-g- A
ranks.‘
l,_'l...
me to say that he was untlring in its?

of my ‘

at-I-oinplislied by individual l

Doe-s it not _<-learly point.
font the nect-ssily for organized ef1"orl‘.‘ ‘
which so endeared lilni in our hearts 3

. . . . . necessit for or anization. But as the
will his clarion voice be heard in our y g

' ~ ‘ . lt. ' ' l ‘l h
councils. Yet amid the darkness and  Gmhge ‘meg Q nngm argefy t(.) I 8
_ V _ l encroachinents of other organizations,
sadness which oppress us all, we will

__ _ V l perhaps I might profitably enunierate
Elgilliggizlsilgifrir  (:::ehee?1‘:l a few more facts, and here let me re-

late his virtues as best we may.
Societies, and the Necessity for Organiza-
lion.

[An address delivered by Freeman Franklin
at an open meeting held at Bainbridge
Grange Hall, under the auspices of
Berrien County Pomona Grange No. 1.]

Worthy lllastcr, Ladies and Grantle-
men.-—There seems to be a growing
sentimentin the community to know

the Order. I also realize, Worthy
Master, that there exists in the minds
of some a preiudice against the
Grange, and desiring to contribute
my part towards removing this
prejudice and imparting the desired
imformation, as best I can, so that the
Grange may stand in its true light be-
fore this community, must be my
only’ excuse for introducing these
thoughts to your notice at this time.

"Societies and the Necessity for Ur-
ganization” .is our text. VVoz'thy
Master, a proper analysis of this sub
ject demands adefinitiou of the phrases
origin of, necessity for, legality and
morality of, objects and aims, benefits,
etc., and you will readily perceive,
Worthy Master, ladies and gentlemen,
that to thoroughly and properly dis-
cuss either of these headings would
I‘t(l't1lI‘€ a lengthy essay, therefore I
am forced to touch but briefly upon
the leading thoughts. and if I fail to
fully analyze any point, you will,
please excuse rue, as I do not desire to l
unnecessarily detain you, or weary’
your patience.

First defiriition—-Societies are asso-
ciations of individuals for the promo-
tion or accomplishment of some par-
tlcular object, or objects; such objects
are usually numerous, including the
promotion and investigation of almost
every well known branch of science,
of art and literature, the diffusion
of knowledge, religion and morality,
intercourse between those of the same
professions or trade, the removal of
legal grievances, mutual aid in case of
distress, and abundance of other
aims which are either beneficial to the
general public or to the members of
the society alone. Any number of
persons may agree to constitute them-
selves a society, if the object of their)
union is legal. The early origin of so-
cietles is well authenticated. In fact
they date back to the very fimiiatson
ofsociety and civilization itself. God
iii»; selfset us an example wlia-n He
foriiied His chosen people into tribes, l
clans. etc., and our Savior when He’
chose His twelve disciples and orga-
nized a religious society whose doc-
trines have been disseminated
throughout the globe, and permeated
every effort of civilization and reform.

Our Christian churches furnish us
noted examples of the benefits and ne-
cessity of organization. To illustrate,
a soci-.-ty formed in [869 by the Eng
lish church, having for its object
Christian education in England and
VVales, and to spread 9. knowledge of
the bible in the colonies, were able by
the benefits of co operation, which the
organization of this society furnished
them, to disseminate the Christian re-
ligion over the entire continent of
Europe and into many of the heathen
countries, and I wish to call the atten-
tlsni of those present who do not be-
licvc in societies (if any such there
be) to these facts, which are
not mere conjecture, but historical
truths.

Civil Societies: I will now call
your attention to a very noted society,
called the National Association for
the Promotion of Social Science, orga-
nized under the auspices of Lord

l

more about the Grange, llf, p,l,,cll,leB  hislexperience with different maladies
and alms’ What benelllsl ll any, are l which he had to contend with, desired l

l,, be derived by a connecllon wltll ' the experience ofothers, and last, but

mark that organized eflbrt not only
enables those organized to work great
good, but when the power is abused,
to work great harm, and endangers
not only the welfare and happiness of
individuals, but also the liberties ofa
nation.
pursuits, and the professions,
saw and began early to avail
themselves of the benefits of organize.
ticn. Thedoctornotbcingsatlsfied with

not least, an increase and uniformity
of fees, organized medical associa-
tions, and the members obtained all
they desired, -especially the increased
fees. The legal fraternity actuated by
the same motives, formed associa-
tions of the bar and accrniplished their
purposes. The bankers formed the
bankers’ association, and thereby se-
cured valuable franchises and emolu-
ments. The railroad magnates by
concert of action pool their earnings,
raise orlower the freight tariffs at will,
and thus become the possessors of mil-
lions in a few short years. Levying a
tribute limited only by theirown greed
upon every industry. The shoemaker
the mason, and nearly all the indus-
ti ial pursuits.have their trades unions,
and now remember I am not finding
fault with them for doing this, for it
became necessary for them to do so in
order to protect themselves and to se-
cureeven a fair remuneration for their
toll. The iron monger, the inanufac

turer, all have their organizations,
thereby securing the passage of laws
protecting, and favorable to their in-
terests, and now I want to callyour
attention to the fact that the fees of the
physician and the lawyer areenlarged,
the rate of interest of the banker in-
creased and the control of our curren-
cy secured, railroad magnates becom-
ing millionaires, and manufacturers
enabled to reap enormous profits, all
these benefits and many more, could
not have been secured without some
one suffering, and Worthy Master,and
ladies and gentlemen, that somebody
was the producer and consum-
er, and as farmers are both, they
necessarily become largely the vic-
tims. Is it any Wonder then, that
they began to cast about them for a so-
lution of this problem ? Is it any won-
der that the more intelligent and
thinking farmers should have their at-
tention called to the subject of organi-
zation and concentration of effort‘? Is
it any wonder that they seized upon
the same weapon for defense by which

benefittcd themselves‘? In fact, Wor-
thy Master, were they not forced to or-
ganize for self-protection 1’ Worthy
Master, I might go on enumerating
causes, but as I said at the beginning I
have time for only a brief allusion to
some of the most prominent. It does
seem to me that I have proven the ne-
cessity for the existence of such an or-
ganization as the Grange. But unfor-
tunately for themselves, as well as the
Grange, a large proportion of our farm-
ers hold themselves alooffrom the only
society organized particularly for
their benefit, and I can only account
for this by the assumption that it is
wantof knowlege of our principles and
aims, or from prejudice against socie-
ties who hold their meetings with
closed doors. First let me explain away
the oft.-repeated assertion that we are a
secret society. I deny the truth of this
assertion. We are a society with se

crcts, but not a secret society. Secret
societies are those who meet in a place
kept secret from all but the initiated;
who keep their membership a pro

found secret, and who dare not
publish. their principles or objects.
For example the nihilists of Russia

Broghum, July, 18.37, to consider the

With the other industrial‘

all other professions had materially‘

and other kindred societies.

known to all.

Iimpostors and intruders.

blame for it, as they all b.‘I\'-.:

(>'Ilal)l§.‘~f them to choose tli-:-ii‘ :'l.:i‘3OCl8l£‘-1
: ‘.Vh:it iii.
‘i'r-¥:'v_vir.'is dt-iioillinaiioii.-', but

‘vlis-ii they have smile subjr-.(-I to (“:ll'

,.-aivleiz villi;-ll iniz.i‘<sl.~a the-m and they
‘only, but what elm--s its «loor.-1 ag-;ai:‘.s%.,

lllll‘) gt-iiveral llllllllt‘.

iol-jet’-ls of the Grange as expre.-1-ed
fin their I);-(-l:ii'atioii rt’ l’i'i..1«*iple;-:
“\Ve shall
nur cause by :u.borlng to accom‘
plisli the following To
.develop a higher and
5 '-Vlllnalliitillil

haiice the attractions of our
; and strengthen;
l‘pur.-.uits. We propose rm-etlng to-
'rretiiei', talking togetliei', buying to-
lg:-tlier, selling together, and in gene-
;ral acting together for our mutual
' protection and advaiiceim nt, as occa-
sion may require. We shall constant-
ly strive to secure entire harmony and
good will and vital brotherhood among
ourselves, and to make our Order per-
petual. \Ve wage no aggressive war-
fare against any other lnterets what-
ever. We are not enemies of rail-
roads navigable and irrigating canal-I,
nor of any corporation that will ad-
vance our industrial interests, nor of
any laboring classes. \Ve are opposed
to such spirit and management of any
corporation or enterprise as tends to
oppress the people and rob tin-iii of
their just profits. \Ve are opposed to
excessive salaries, high rates of in-
terest and exorbitant profits in trade.
We shall advance the cause 0feduca-
tion among o-.irselve:-i and for our
children by all just means within our
power, and last but not least, we pro
claim it among our purposes to incul-
cate a -proper appreciation of the
l ability and sphere of woman, as is in-
l zllcated by admitting her to member-
ship in our Order.”

Worthy Master. what a grand and
philanthropic Declaration of Princi-
ples, and is it possible there are any
here to day who can find any objec-
tion to them‘? I think not; and were
our principles more thoroughly pro-
claimed and better understood, we
would not be complaining because so
many are still outside of the Order,
and do you notice, Worthy Master,
ladies and gentlemen, the similarity
of thought and purpose of the distin-
guished society above mentioned, and
the Declaration of Principles and ob-
jects sought to be obtained by the
Grange?‘ Andifthey were able tolu-
fuse new thoughts and energies
throughout Great Britain and many
parts of the continent and to work
many great reforms, certainly we
ought not to be discouraged. For
surely our principles will commend
themselves to the superior intelligence
and culture of the American mind,
and l confidently believe that our
noble Order will eventually embrace
all that is desirable of our agricultural
population

UlI_l(:‘\"l:1';
l]18I]lll)v:t'.

lluuiis

I will now enumerate a few of the
benefits to be derived by joining the
Grange: First, its social feature.
The farmer, as a class, has been too
isolated and exclusive, not mingling
in society enough, and therefore did
not receive the benefit of the refining
influences of cultured society, and for
want of this often appears boorish.
The Grange furnishes just the oppor-
tunities needed. There you will meet
your superiors, your equals, and per-
haps your inferiors, a combination of
elements calculated to give ;you pleas-
ure and profit, and best of all, the gen-
tle and refining influence of women is
there felt. Tliere. dull care is‘ cast
away, and a few hours each week are
given to social enjoyment and culture.
As an educator the Grange has no
uliial. In it we learn how to conduct
our delibl;-rations «:oi':'ectly and with
propriety. There the latent powers of
the mind are developed by discussions
and essays, until there are hundreds
within its folds who can express them-
selves upon most any subject with
ability and credit. It has given us
correct ideas of business and a knowl-
edge of business principles, quality of
goods and cost of production of the
same, which is of incalculable benefit
to us. The application of this knowl-
edge enables us to buy cheaper
and more intelligently. It has
created higher aspirations in our,
hearts and inspired our minds with
loftler thoughts. It has created an
iinlependeiice of thought and action
esss-ntiall y necessary. It has increased
our love for our noble occupation, and
made us more contented. It has com-
manded us respect and fitted us to fill
2. higher l’ l:-.ne in society. It has
created a. love for the beautiful and in-
creased our veneration for the Giver of
all good. It has made us more practi-
cal farmers and enabled us to profit by
the failures and experience of others,
as it is only in the Grange that those
things are freely discussed. It has en-
abled us to secure ourselves from the
extortions and illegal demands of mo-

tended to prntr».z'-t the organization from i and liziited with Us in

.tl'lll;l'Ol,‘ not ever: €'X1‘epli-;gl(l()till'..-l that the tlrailere
tfizll g
lun-l pivuiiioze his wsl:"a:‘e.
l

ll,-l‘l‘l)l', for it is

uniong oiii'.-s.-lves; to e-n—l

our l1lL8Cll.'il(‘lll foroiir 3 Editor

JAN UARY 15, 1883.

The nopolies and patent-right swindle rs
Grange, on the contrary, proclaims to-
the world its principles and aims, their
members and places of meeting are could accomplish and enjoy if all or
It simply has means of even a majority
_, recognition which are secret and in-
lsiippws-iir-n of crime; se-5,-ond, ealuca-w

and while these are some of the bene-
fits derived. ltis not a lithe of what we

of the agricultural
community belonged to the Gninge,
ellhrts or re-

If this be l form and progre.-s. And now, \Vorthy
wrong, then all other S/2'(_'l(>*l,l(;-S are to l .\l:‘.’l-.'I‘3I', ladies and j__‘,".‘lll’lt‘lll€ll, I sin-
goluc l-.31.: l cert-ly lll)l"( that you will ponder well.
,-wlii-.,-.h limits their nieinliersliils and

in‘
l

l the thought.-I have advaiiced to-day.
laiwl if one helm who s/fl!
' /,e.-st
Iii-.-iul. and of all otli-.-r .~')l.'i:ilt‘>l best
lC::lt,'llltllr‘ll to im-:ea:'.- has lial-pliiess
lei. lllm join
ill-zzwil-«ell of the
a noble Order‘ with

l.li»,—i‘z"- ir-

is his
l

,u:ani :;-not-, and iv:

l “£V!1£ new lull J/,,l_,\“, lll.l,_,,ll.vl-“Ll ,0 ll”  e:x;iltt-ll 2111113 and glorious principles,

In L.')lll.'lLl'Jl-Jll, \\'.n~t:i_','
ladies and gentlemen, allow

Master,
me to

,,l,,lea.,.,,l. ll, W-,.,,,,,.,,lll1al1k you for your kind atteiitioii and
. the patience you have exhibited in

listening so lluietly to
leugtliy ess:i_v.

iiiy qilte

An Arraignment of Lawyers.
fr’/‘(till/K,’ l'(.s'i/or.- -ll-a.w_\'-er \V.,
in his l-lea for high salaries for judges
and jiistices, .-seeuis toliold farniers re‘
sponsible for the iibsiird and unjust
acts of our Legislature because that
body had 3* irienibers, out of 1313, who
were fariiicrs.

Let any man ofcoinmon sense exam-
ine the tax, highway, St.'ll()Ol and drain
laws, which were remodeled in 1881,
and see the vast amount of legal verbi-
age and useless, unjust and unconstitu-
tional provisions which they contain,
and he will be convinced that it was
the work of legal gentlemen and that
many of the provisions were inserted
for the purpose of inviting litigation
and making business for the profes-
sion, and we hope the present Legisla-
ture will repeal the obnoxlous sections
and amend tlieiinportaut laws in the
interest of the people.

In his plea for the honesty of the
profession, he says they don’t put tag-
locks in their wool, but he fails to tell
us how they pull the wool over the
eyes of the people and manage to ino-
nopollze the most important and best-
paylng offices in the State and nation,
and how they fleece their clients out
of their hard earnings, and rob wid-
ows and orphans of their patrimony
whenever they can iudiice them to
contest wills, and how they appropri-
ate the lion’s share of the niunificent
bouuties and pensions awarded to
widows and orphans of our heroic sol-
diers.

We know there are many high-
minded, honorable men in the profes-
sion, but it is over crowded, and our
university is annually turning out a
fresh batch at the expense of the tax-
payers to prey upon the people. To
beg they are ashamed, except for oili-
ces, and to labor with their lianlls they
will not, so they turn their attention
to politics and resort to all manner of
legal tricks, chicaueryand duplicity in
order to obtain a living.

Lawyers engineered the salarygrab
through (fongress and arej ustly charge-
able witli all the corrupt jobs which
are L'0I)<'()cled at VVashlngton -‘"1’ the
purpose of plunderl ng the treasury, the
star route and nearly all other big
steals are engineered by unscrupulous
lawyers. W. seeni-l to forget that
Judge Cliristiaiicy stepped from the
bench up into that august body, the
United States Senate. True he fell
into thearins of the charming syrcn
Lugenbel, but he gained the distin-
guished honor of representing this
mighty nation at the Peruvian court.
Can any good lawyer give any just
reason why those who never occupy
the time of our courts should be com-
pelled to pay any part of the expenses
of judges, sheriffs, clerks andjurorsin
the trial of any civil suit, unless it be
to encourage litigation for the benefit
of the legal fraternity. The great ma-
jority of our people manage to get
along Without resort to the courts,
wliilea few seem to enjoy a law suit
and resort to litigation on the most
frivolous and flimsy pretexts, causing
a vast amount of trouble and useless
expense. If the law was changed so
as to compel these people to pay the
entire expense, it would stop a vast
amount of foolish and i‘eckless litiga-
tion.

The great mass of lawyers and poli-
tlcians are constantly clamoring for
higher salaries under the plea that big
pay will secure better service, which
experience proves to be utterly false.
The pay ofjudges and all oflicials from
the president down to constables has
been largely increased, and in many
cases doubled in the past 20 years, and
no honest observer will pretend that
the people are any better served than
before the increase. On the contrary,
corruption and venality has increased
to a fearful extent, seemingly in pro-
portion to the increase of salaries, and
those States which pay the lowest sal-
aries have the best and most honest
officials. VVill W., or any other law-
yer, please give us any good reason
why first-class farmers, mechanics,
clerks, and school teachers should be
compelled to work at from $300 to $1,-
000 per year while judges and lawyers
are paid from $2,500 to- $10,000 for one
half the number of hours labor ?

REFORMER.
Dowagiac, Jan. 5, 1882.

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FOR burns, bind on moistened bak-
ing soda. It will give prompt and

permanent relief.


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1

JANUARY 15, 1883.

lIrre5[IuIItleIItr-

Patrons in Council.

Tue 10th annual ses:-ion of the Mir-‘o.
State Grangr-. was held at L3.I.‘i!~3IIl}.{ in
the Hall Of It ‘I.’-I'€:18IlIaI.I‘\ e.-:, from I)e':.
1:.‘ in '_l11-. l-3th IIICIII.-lI\'t‘. .-‘-.i-out every
seatiri the hall was or:cuplerl ai.:i no
abatement oi‘ interest felt by file deio-
gates who caiiie from every l.--.i:i1i;: in
the State, wii‘.li w-'):'-J-i o“ ltfiecr
)I::l~L[eI‘, ()V~i’w..;i, >1(‘i<I .\"*I:1"ci1e“\‘ 'wlf.L'i
about Gil.“ i‘-iirl -1" the l‘l-ll‘-l3llll‘T:‘3' -'.1tl‘1-
cer.-I were 1'1--el-,<:i;erl. A great
bill-‘ and 2‘ .-tol-i=.lo:is w~i'e oil?-rt-lizt1:<l
(IISL'li.‘!'-llftl, at.--Ll not it single 1>:-_1- laid
over without arriiaii. 'l‘lir- :>3e1ril:e.- «-l'
the Stat-.- (}i'.mg:- are no :—«ii1'>wrri-er, or
€l,g"?lLI.\0ul‘l1l€l],l.Ile)' VVO-‘I: lri liour.-:
in a da_\,', ullrl ->ril}.' yet I: -shilling-1 at
that. If our Imgisiatlire w-in!-l only
tllsp‘).-IE of '.iu~.in»':.-.=-. as I‘»'ljII(II_\'>‘.1'Ill‘_’-
Sfate Gi‘a::g-: does, the sen;-i.-ii: would
not be four moritlis l-mg, and then but
little done but what needs to he un-
done.

().i Tue-sday at 2 I‘. .\I the doors
were thrown open for an hour to al-
low Mr.-:. Latlirop of .Iack.<'in. to bring
in her band of workers in the VV. C.
T. l'., and for an hour she appealed
with eloquence and pathos, to farmers
and Grange-rs, to assist them in rescu-
ing the masses from the pit of rum.
She said that she had but little to ex-
pect from villages and cities, but as

' f temperance was one of the pillars on

which our Order stood, she confidently
appealed to us for aid in this work.
Meniorial services were held on the
death of.l. \Vebster Cliilds, one of the
staunch pillars of the State Grange,
and sister Luce, consort of the Worthy
Master. F. M. Hollowoy. Chaplain
Steel, J. G. Ramsdell and others paid
a well deserved tribute, to the char
actor and services of the honored
dead. The services on the death of Sis-
ter Luce were conducted by the ladies,
and were pathetic, touchingly elo-
quent and very impressive. How lit-
tle we know the worth of those we
love, till they depart. “How blessings
brighten as they take their flight.”
(In Thursday evening a public meet-
ing was held, and the hall was filled
above and below. \Vhen all were
seated Rev. I-J. R-. VVillard of White
Pigeon, who has been chosen Chap-
lain, was introduced for his maiden
speech. He began by saying that a
noted English humorist, has said that
there were in the human family three
sexes, men, women, and preachers.
Preachers, he said were always in sym-
pathy with farmers, because farmers
raised chickens, and preachers were
fond of chickens. Said he, “When I
joined the Grange, I was toll that the
Grange wouid soon die out, that after
election, Patrons of Husbandry would
be few and scattering; but Grant has
served his second term, and gone
around the world, Hayes has conic and
gone “like the door upon its hinges,"
Garriel-I is dead, and still the Grange
lives. He said that what gave the
Grange national significance was the
fact that it was oi‘g.-niiz-ed at the capi-
tol, and the first four charters granted,
were issued to the four greatest in the
union, to wit: New York, Pennsyl-
vania, Ohio and Illinois.” His addre.-s
was sensible. intelligent and full of
humor, and he showed that be under-
stood the rules and need of our Order.
A! the close ofthis speech Gov. Jerome
vvas. called for and with some reluc-
tance he came forward and said that
his sympathies had always been with
the farmers’ but he thought they did
not know the luxuries offarming now
as they did when he was a boy, for
then, he said, a farmer had the pleas-
ure of walking at the handle of his
plow, or behind his drag with the full
rays of the sun upon his head, but
now he was obliged to ride his plow or
ciiltivator to hold it down, and to
carry an umbrella to keep off the rays
of the sun. I think he felt- a little
sore and perhaps intended to be a lit-
tle sarcastic when he said, that in all
human probability he should retire
fmm olftce soon, and he did not know
but he slmuld want tojcin the Grange,
but if it did not pay any better than
it did to be Governor of Michigan, he
did not know as he cared about it, but
still he ever wished to show the same
courtesy to the Grange that they ex
tended to him. In retiring to his seat,
he paid a glowing tribute to the Grange
when he said that he had seen no as-
semblage of men and women, where
intelligence, good sense and refine
ment was more marked than in the
audience before him. That accomp-
li.-zlied, jolly choir from Adrian, was
with us again this year to drive away
duil care and make everybody laugh
am! grow fat. To hear IGIIHII sing
about the “Jolly old Farmer,” “The
Silver VVedding," (‘The Pigs are in
the Clover,” “The Gospel car is Com-
ing." and “Oh, think of my head in
the morning,” will drive away dys-
pepsia. from any one and pay for go-
jug forty miles to attend the State
Grange.

On Thursday evening 12 pupils from
the blind asylum, came into the hall
and played and sang two very excellent
pieces of music. It was sad to see 12
young ladies and gentlemen, just in
the prime of life stand in a row before
the piano, and all the beauties of na-

'I‘.Iie ,

many I

ture forever hidden from their sight.
And when the audience cheered them
for their excellent performance. ‘I’
seemed to do them good to know, t:.».l1
they had contributed to the pleasure oz
those whom they can never see.
COR’I'l:A‘.\'I) Him.

This Allegan Store.

[The l"oll'x‘A'iii;: f../izu Pm). Stegeiiiari
ti-lls wl1av.i::i1i be liilijl‘. by the rlglt
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L?/‘I1!/uj/' C07;/;,°~I §;r*ig‘I yoii our art-
nual l‘(*jn’il"' hf Ills ilqint «if I'll-iii: 
dime iltsiiisg the y. :11‘:

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The Department of Agriculture.

I Iu‘xti‘act from the spec cli
Hon. E.  I.:J.r.-y in Congress wom-
the Bill to make the Coiniiiissioii-r oz
Agriculture 3. member of the (luliim-i
was before the I-Iouse.]

I have already occupied fox; ,,,.,..'-.
time; I cannot go fnrt- er into details

Ican only suggest that the ].II‘~I{§‘("
tion of our vast animal industry from-
the contagious diseases which tlm-av. :-
its very (-xistence, the inauguration of
some plan by which the farmers of the.-
country may be able to save till-ir
crops from the locust, the grasshopper,
the Colorado beetle, the canker-worm.
the midge, the Hessian fly, the weevil,
and a thouand other such ‘foes are
mafteis properly coming before this
Department for consideration. And,
sir, these are not all me ills that the
farmer is heir to.

The cruel despotism established in
some cases by vast corporations; the
freqiient unjust exactions and discrim
inations made by transportation lines;
the outrageous black-mailing opera-
tions engaged in by the unpriiicipl:-d
owners of patents; the unwholesome
conditions of the markets product»!
by gambling in options; and many
other evils of lesser but still grave im-
portance, are now proper subjects of
governmental inquiry and of legisla-
tive actioii, and I sincerely hope’ that
the departnient which we hope to es-
tablish by this bill will aid in bringing
these matters to the notice of the prop-
er authorities, with suggestions as to
the proper remedies to be applied as
shall at lastbriug all interest into liar-
mony, and insure a just and equitable
division of the fruits of labor between
all the different branches of industri .l
and commercial pursuits.

Mr. Speaker, I believe that this is a
propitious time for the movement wi-
contemplate. Thepresentadminislra
tion of the Depztrtment is peculiarly
acceptable to the people, and all are
convinced that any new powers grant-
ed to it by the present Congress will
fall into capable and exp-erienr-ell
hands. And. sir, I repeat, let us limit
our action to the enlargement of the
powers of the present independent
Department. If in the future it shall
be found practicable to add certain di
vi<-ions or bureaus having control of
subjects in greater or less degree aflec -
ing the pursuit ofagriculture, our suc
cessors, in the light of experience,
after the department is fully organized,
can do so much more Wisely than wi .
But for the present let us be content
with the action recommended by tIlt.‘S("
who have made the pursuit their life-
work and study.

In conclusion, sir, let me say, that
as for myself duty seems to me clear. I
shall vote for this bill. It is in the in-
terests of those who are conspicuousw
the conscrvators of the public weal
Time and again when some tide of
dangerous errors has swept over the
land, bearing upon its seething bosom
the discontented, the thriftless, the
ignorant, and the vicious, threatening
to ingulf all that makes this land the
hope of the world. we have looked al-
ways, and never in vain, to the farm-
ers of the land as to the rock whose
firm unyielding strength should breast
the flood and safely shelter us until
the waters had receded and the danger
passed away.

It is in the interest of that class
among whom life and property are
safest, and ignorance, indolence. in
temperance, and vice most rarely
found. It is asked for by those whose
hearts always beat in sympathy with
the oppressed, and to whom the down
trodden have never appealed in vain.
It is desired by those whose success is
necessary to the prosperity of every
otlier vocation ; by those who best Ull-
derstand and will longest defend those
Pe1_"-501381. civil, and political rights thi-
enjoyment of which is guaranteed In
every American citizen.

________________

Glass Clothing.

1.}

A glass-making firm in Piltsburg,
Pa... have been manufacturing glass
textile fabrics during the past twelve
or eighteen months. A rod of glass
several feet longand half an inch in
diameter, aifl heated to the proper de
gree, is attached at one end to a large.
rapidly-revolving wooden drum. and
thereby draw out toa fine thread. Till.»
process is repeated till enough glass
has been spun,_ when it is wound on
bobbins and woven like cotton, flax,
or silk. The fabrics thus produced an-
very beautiful and pliable. The glass
they are made of is made very soft by
the addition of lead.

“THERE is no place like home,”
sing the sparrows. Flocks of them
formerly occupied the depot at Roch"
ester. This is now being torn down.
As fast as the completion of the new
depot (_a quarter of a mile away) will
permit. they take possession therein,
in preference of other more secluded
and quiet retreats. Born and ‘men’
aniox.-g l'I:'.l.-gln;_>,' bells and screeching
Whistlrs may have become attached
to suclx music. In it not remarkable
that tiiey slinulrl follow the new depot
site, wnr.-21 there are many otherplaces

should think they would prefer.

everal hundred trains pass the depot

daily. It is about the noisiest place
on earth.

irfinnesaas-ga ‘1r:;si-_ca.

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Earper‘s .\I-iiithly.

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a few Illlll‘.llt‘:~'§ _\1ill look Ml Ill'mI. u:uI
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probaibly. I tliouglitz no V\'llIliIl‘I' sliw Ill-ulqs
anxious. ‘I \\‘:1ilf work so b:i1ll,\',1.-vl-iii!" it
pays but little, for lIll'll I slmil know just
wliiit I liziv1- rods-pvml on. IlllIl'I‘d. I iiiust
do soiiit-tliiiig." I 1'1-cogiiizl-ll the quiet
despr-i-zitioii in her \'()Il".‘: IIIIHI licaiwlitso
often.

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I will give you :1 i-oriicr and worllz You
must. do your IJUHI, and I will help you all I
cari.’ _

“She thanked mo and llo>p:1i-ted, :1n1l as she
vanislicd down the iliiigy Hl:I1l‘t"\*t‘ HIl(' left
behind a curious fc<sliii_<_' llnil  \.-;:-,-s out of
place in the factory, that soiiue iiiyi-,:te1'y
sliroudcd her like the black V(‘IINIlt:\\'l)I'0.
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said, but l.:1d

health. All 1‘Iii~

bull bl-4-ii

IH‘l‘Il

must be tired: IIlL'l‘i‘ are so runny still to tall I

it,’ and while I looked ii: her she was no
longer a. min, but that uiiliappy queen, and
my woi-k—rooni :1 prison, :11i1l slic swept over
the floor and held her head; it aclied with
the crown and the wciglit of woe.

“ ‘She was there next day, \1nl-.r0w1iedex-
cept for her bcautii"ul and abundrint hair.
No rnystery about her in the briglit sun-
shine of the \viiitr_vmoi‘iiiiig. I did not liave
much time to notice licr. except to (.'U1lgl‘aII1—
late myself on my at-c1ii'afcj1idg1iic11tin regard
to slender fiiigzcrs, for the g'.1l‘lllOl_ll which she
finished and sent to me by Eugenie, my little
Jewish haiidniaidcii, if not )el'fL‘-Cl, had enough
of proniise in it to point to otter Illlllgs, and I
was satisfied.

“Miss Ncttiefls eyes are blo0d—shot, and her
head aches so that she cari‘t see; may she go
home?‘ says Eiigciiic.

“And who is )Ii.~I1~' Nettie?‘ I asked.

“Oh, the tall young lady in black, with the
ring, you know. She. sec-nis so difi‘crcnt from
Mary Mt-(luirc and the rest who came yester-
day that I di(lii‘t kiiow what’ to (‘all her, no I
asked her if she wouldn‘t tell ml: the short of
Marie Antoinette, as I am :1lw:i_v.-I in a hurry,
and she said, “Just call inc Nettie.”

“The request to go home was not an
unusual one, so many have Ilf‘ii(IH.L‘Il(.' or
grow nervous the first day in it strzuige
work—i‘oom. The noise of the ni:i<-liiiics,
the confiiu.-iiient mid anxiety, are distract-
ing enough until use becomes ll st-coiul ria-
turc. After that she was in her seat l’t.‘f_’,‘llI£Ll'-
ly, though often late on the short dark morn-
ings. She would conic gliding in nuiselessly,
with checks lirilliiint frorii her rapid walk, but
how soon the color failed!

“ ‘You just ought to see Miss Nettles sliocs,
Miss Dolores,‘ sziys Eugenie; ‘tlicy are worse
than my old ones, if anytliing could be worse,
when they wearout all over, and fly all to
pieces everywhere and all at once. Her
skirts are wringing \VL‘l too, with the snow
and slush, and she walks five miles to work
every morning, and back at night iii‘the dark.
She has a lonely lot to pass too, and Slld runs
all the way by for fear some one will grab her
and kill her. ‘

“Think of if, Felicial To rise in the cold
and diirkness of a January morning when the
fires are all low and the world asleep: to dress
by candlc—light, and quietly cut it crust from
the loaf, and wash it down with a cup of last
night‘s tea. Do this in a very poor home,
miles from your work; let stern iieccssily
drive you out into the nipping eager air of a.
wiIiter‘s dawn; walk quickly over the frosty
ground to your acr'iislomed place with the
shoes that need to be ‘h:1li‘-solcll and Il',3t:I—I.i).p—

ed,’ and with your poor frozen fel-t oi1 the

readle, and your fingers stiticiicd with

cold, work all the golden IlO1l1‘l5 of your life
into the garments you are fashioning, and by
way of spur rcmombcr when you stop Work-
ing on sto 3 eating,”

“ nt, Do.ores, if the fires at home are low,
there is surely it fire in the factor ' ”

“You remind me of that princess who won-
dered why the starving peo le did not eat cake
when they had no bread. 'es, there is a fire
in every riianuf-lictory. We have one stove on
the third floor of an old Warehouse, with the
stairway open from tho street, liiitchways,
elevators, and doors that never stay closed,
immense windows that rattle in their frames,
and a. draught sweeping over the floor that
freezes the very mice in their nests. I have
seen fifty girls who were never warm all win-
ter except at 12 o clock, when the sun shines
out Every one is warm then. But you sel-
dom hear complaints of the cold, for to oper-
ate|you must sit near the window where it is

light. and you cannot pass the stove around 

very well. .It. is only in a case like Setrie‘s that
it sci.-iii.< 4-.-‘pm-ially hard.”

“Slit: 1-mild liaw live’-d ni-ari-r, surc-l_v‘."’

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tliil-kl--i 1'-2'--st; uh’) b) b--in ru ii.-,1-4 mull i-aw.--~
1'2llil >lll|\\ :1 ‘viii l’-1rini‘.r~- .\'ll"ll :1i:1.b.1-1 H1’
in b<'-i' .-mil: \‘.'4>l'IlI is liii¢_:<-iii:-, (i1-n--ro:i- :1»...

"l .‘..v\'»-

;l,,.

‘.\\lii -l.:m- in-1' (IlllIl4‘l' uitli zany lrll(‘_ but ii‘ E
. , .

- 1i«-r :1 l'l‘!II .~'li1- 1-~11: al\\’:1\~ I ‘l\ ’\\u . .

‘ * I t ‘ ‘ t“.1l>]|(‘tI l1;Hi<l.~4 \\'1lIl ll.-I. mill to—d:ly NIH‘ is Ill :3

(hi: 1'1-."i~'<\ii.1lic
for III" ‘—(ll'I.~. .\

.- ‘lIl.\-‘H-.r“llI with if, null l‘ l‘

_.1-- all tiw IlI!ll7l<‘I4‘l'lIi,'_,

in‘ Hi ‘I'' \\.tb :1ll. .~4l1.- b:1.- bu-1' own lltib Illlillvllrl 1 . ,
, -.-:1i1 bl» ('2IIIl'lI ii gl'li\'(:—~llllIe.~l.~l \\I', I101‘ .~4isll,-i‘1-3, ,

1. no tl1~-‘.vzti1to:'it. and :11: :1--.-lliii
v Ill!lll'l' is IJUIIPI‘ able In H’: I
Il|‘|l'l.‘ :.:i'. l'.1l~l-s of tlio-iv d.I'<ill.lIl
I‘." Mulli-

' 'l'li--i-.- asuiii: illiii-,;qi11-I-r abmii .\ll-H Xm-
ii -' <‘l-- '-\ I-'l,1'ou .1n_\'tbii1g if _\1:=i :2

1‘llI'.-i"':l>-

Ill.-lull

Il".' ~b
Ilil.
"‘\\'li.1t lizivc you been :iskiii;_; I||'l. Ku-

:[l‘1II\l fiiiil um \\'E..»-.. 1‘

\‘..:~:

. "l>-1 you \\'-'zl!'ll in1'1-iiivililu-1'snnii-— ‘

" .t:i1l.~'bi- -iii-.I. '\‘cs." I.IH'll I -ulnl.
1 \\-i ul:~:' ll - ll<‘\'I'i' \\'2lll7.<' ‘.1 \\'“.ll'1’IlIlll

~«-ll. it i.- ‘ab lriiul.-oiiu-." :1ii<l Hlli‘ lnlil hit‘ [but

lIl<'j_;\‘.liI- n..:i1 in ubuni it Int-I bl-I111:-_,-‘ml \\:1.- .
IIVI‘ I

.l1-.1.l. :1 :-l .-ll. izoul-I:11-vi-i-p:1i-1 \\:ili II.
i:1>il:- : I‘~1Il'.|‘I I-nu, .\li.~<- Il1il1H'4'~’: -liv -l.-1-pp1-11
|‘l>‘1\lll'|;_‘IlI lll lbw .~trv-»-‘ mil. Il
'I‘ii.il Is uh.-ii Iii‘-i 3,;;i\4- .‘.l \l'IlIl'
:l"ll|’ Wlii-ii
iii-1:1--5' sf.»-pp.-ll, so .‘-II.-s .\
>l‘Ill)HI. ii \\:i- Ill soni-
tln-!'<- ‘ll!’ .~'i>I1li<-I‘.-"

* - uliu I;-1<.~_\',
. ' - \'1.’;\ 1ioii»- ll‘li‘lllll‘_‘, !lii- l:11I_\'
iimi.;'iil . . -. ,{l:.' in >-Il(‘lllI Il|‘l'b'\'-*lllll_'.{‘€ :it
unrk in tl11- .-l-uing l'IJl)lll.
:1tl;1.-'!tlio--,i.iiii Ill In-r In-ml

7 (IINl‘llN(‘.
lIl|' Il4'.I|I—

Iii; i'-.-tl.‘l:!1-l\'li-I‘1-

». I.
1 \Il xiii.-ll

illill

'I'lio-ii II|l’i'L‘ \\:l.~‘ iuiollu-1' ll"I| l;1ll_l' uh-1
kind in he-1'. mill bud I|t‘l' rm" .1 :--1111-
: uni, blli ~‘li:' \\'i'lil :l\\':r\' ll: I".lil‘<ip<-. Iliil
g-. .21 l{lln‘.\ tii:i- .\Ii.-‘s .\<‘llI"
.»l-‘v'l'l'lI ."~'IIll(lI./‘

" I11. I lliouf_;bt.

up.

\\:l\‘ |'IIlIl‘lIi1‘lI

that :11-1-:.iiiit~4 for
iii .
lllll, Miss .UiII(>l'i‘>i, In-i'f:1ili--I‘ put her

ili» Vi‘ in l~:---'-p Il|‘l' froiii In-r llll)lIl4‘l'2 but sliw ‘ , ,
. 1'-nil-I b;1\'1- ‘-Hlllll :1 ll.-mi-ii lillziivs

luv» III«'l' lillbIIll'l'. uiul uoul-I not IIVI.‘
i‘i..ii1 lii.-.3
:1\\.1_\‘ l'i'uii1.~4l-Ii:-ol tn liwr iiiorln-.i'. and now slic
l::1.-' no Hill‘ in lli<- \\'Ul'llI. Wliivli is it lim\'liii;,'
\iIIlI| l'il“.~4.~i. I think.‘

“I‘:'.l'_',‘i'|IIi' llll1I2lI'l't‘lI 1111'-so siniill i‘I)llI‘I(I¢‘1ll‘<‘S

ll\ViI.\'

on III" l"\'1'llIll;.(.‘ wli».-ii HIM‘ \\'1-iil lioiiic with me I

for :1 Il'(‘Lll. :lllII it took but :1 .~‘.‘,1oi'i limo to tell
inc wliul r-in.-li:11l be-«-ii for iiiuiitlis 1II(‘I‘Il1',,’ IU-
-.;ctlu-i in her wise lllllw IlI‘lllI. Sill‘ haul tiikeri
:1 ;.(l':.':l.I l‘:1i1l-y to Ni-ttlr-, in wliosc life. you see,
l'Ilt. If “:1.-5 no lll)‘rlI<'l')' (3K4‘l'1lI that of all in-
r‘t‘l‘lIiZlIiI(‘ I’mvi1l1-ii<-r: llcziliiig out to her .~'Ol‘-
row upon .-’m‘i-mi. As the \\'iiitei' \\'l>l'o- :iw:i_v,
anal, .-hr-. I)l 1-:u1i--riot only t:x1>(:l'[ but quilt wr-
fuvt :it 111-)" work, I bop:-ll tIi:1t (illi‘(‘OllI of l]IUI)I
there in.-1-1: IIl‘IIl_‘I' illiys in store for In-.i'.
“'.l‘h-.- ins: time that I (‘V'l‘l‘ saw her in
\\'ork—iuoi:i wzis zit flu: <-lost: of one of those
bleak ;\Iui':'l: 1l:1_\'s which p1‘c1*<.-ilcll I:l2l..‘*IL‘l‘. We
hail been :5.) lliisy that sonic lllllNllf IrlflI1‘l‘zlIII{}(I
at iiiglit to lllllfill the oi-dor.~l, but No-ttic was
free to go. lri.1w lu-r p:tu.-,=c on In-r \V2l_V out
be.-illo 21 girl \\'IlIl had still :1ii l14nir‘:+ work be-
fore her. ‘( ‘mild I help you if I st:iir,l'." she
siiid. Ion can iicvoi' rt-.:ili'/.c tlic gi*acio1i2-mess
of tI1atol'l'oi'. A wliolu lItl_V of your life, Fe.li-
1:i:i, could not outwl.-igli II. How the wheels
can fly so I'll.-‘I, and the hands of the clock

creep so slowly, is one of the Ill_VSl(*.l'II3S and  .
- , in her

agonies oi‘ life in ii faictory. It is it B2I('l‘II‘I(5l5
to remain an instiuit longer than duty de-
niauds.

“Tliis was on I-‘i'il,liiy, and next «lay Nettie
was :1bs1-iit. ‘Slit: 11:11] the pain in her IlI‘ll(I all
week, and said she felt so stupid: still it is :i
wonder she did not try to wine on pay day, for
she will need I1(-r inoiir-y.‘

"Eligciiic knew the iiccds of every girl in
the room, and lll‘.l'i_V :1 fiivor Iicr quick s_viiipi1-
thy obtaiiicll for IIIUIII wlil-:1 she iiiipartcil tr:
me, in her .I1uIi.~'1~l::- Ilciifsvlic, tli1-. troiililes
which I for iiiysclf would never IHIVU fuiiiiil
out. IJ1ll‘l1l_',' the day I i'c1‘cived a note from
Nettie .-inyiiig sliu wiis ill, would bi: betn-r by
Monday, iiiidl would pll-use .-tciid the ruoiicy
by bearer, ittli-licafc looltiii,-.-,' boy.

“llloiulziy 4-:‘1i1ic—-no Netti:-. Tlic week rolled
round until I-‘rill:1_\', and still no Nettie. We
niissed her, and so one of her IllI't.‘(: coiiipaii-

ions at the uimlow wiicrc BIN‘. srii \'iIIl1llll.'(:l'(‘.(I .

to go and .-1-1: her. The :'~‘1l]uII}l\).\ IIIUI l.-ecu
i':1giiig duriil-,; flic \\'iiitlei', and ‘thus ;.;irls were
often sc:1r1-tl by the horru:'.~x of coi1t:1;,_'ioii. It
me-aiit .-"o niucli to us, so mu:-.li riior1- than
death, \\'IIl(‘Il wiis 1~lc:1|'«olydrc:1:l1:<I in t‘UllIjlilI'
IHOII with the Il'_).~‘1llI:lI. ‘I‘m not so niul-I1
i1fr:1ld of liikiiig it while I‘m doing my duty as
I am wlu-ii I‘i1i riiimirlg ;1\v=:_v from duty: so
I‘ll go to-ill-,,'l1t.‘ .‘~':LliI this l1-':1vc Irish lass, who
had also I|t'l£ll lII'lI\VIl in Ne?lii:.

“Next day HIM‘. c:1inr- to me and .-uiid: ‘It is
only her Il(.‘tLlI, Miss .I?OI')l'l}~1‘, but nlllf i.-: quite
out of her mind. '.lll1'I ll’1‘4'j—.{llI no oiw. I
think we ouglit to do 2-oinl-fliiiig for hm’, as
Von can st-v tluit tlir: vviiloi-.' woinziii 1-lic loll-,;cs
with is powr, iuul has that dcliciitv boy with
hc;ii't—ili.-=e:1.~‘c to look after. Nettie (‘:llllli\l help
licr.-'cll'.1t all, and indeed it is all they Pill] do
to keep her in bed. line gets up in I11,-r delir-
ium and tries to go to work. Till‘ woinaii
sceiiied quite out of patience last night.‘

“ ‘Do you think, if we sent Nettie sonn-
money, and kept her wziy paid, that this no
man would take care of licr?

“ ‘I don‘t know, I am sure; burl will go
again [O~I1I§.','IlI and see. If Ncttic were only
just sick, I do not think there would be any
trouble, but the delirium niakes it inipossiblc
to keep her in bed.”

"We conic from all piirfs of the world to I-Illrl
woi'k—rooiii, and are as well assorted in nu-
tionality as in religion, but ulicu help for :1
s-11fi‘c1'ii1,; t.'0lll])ll.lllOll is rislted, you .~'(:<- only
l‘l‘IlllIllOlI sisterliood. A girl who gives awity
twenty-five cents has had tweiit_v—fivc lliffercnt
calls for I101‘ money, and :ms\\‘crii1g one the
other tweiit_v—l‘our must go lll|ll6€CI.t,'lI. No one

(mi realize what it is to beyoor for :1 week by
giving away it quarter. nnowiiig tlll.‘-', I will
allow no strain on the slender pul‘:-'(-s I) vond

E
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i
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l

the trifle that would make up Nettles wiigcs,
and this, with somr- t-r:u-kt-rs and 0I'iLllg8S, we
sent to her by Blaiy.

“It uni» ll. relic-i‘ to hear that she was better,
'mu--h licttl-r.’ she said, and coiisoious, and so

grateful for the help that she strove to rise in ’
and kiss the Ilzl1l(I that slipuerl the ‘

bed
little gift into liers. It was not possi-
ble for Mary to go every night,
but she would call at the door on

Tuesday morning; mid so bidding Nettie

keep a good heart, they parted. Tuesday ‘

morning my first inquiry was for Nettie, and
I shall never forget how Mary rose up in
her place and said, ‘They have taken her
awn. .’

“‘ here?’

“And then, with a. face like driven snow.
‘To the almsliousel’

“Oh. impossible’ Cold horror seized us

,' ble at any price.

‘, llllll zili .

‘ -l_\lllj.IllII\\'_ :1u«l in‘ min‘!
'|'llliI\‘ 1;!"-

‘ ::1l1- In-!' l1-.111--.
- 1-i';1«-l1il1;( r-_\' s’:

the I
Il-‘l’ tllan ‘

-k In-r, ‘
‘.~.o'.i2-I :.1-vi-. l4_'Il _\'nl1 ii" ynll Ii1m‘[,l.j; ‘

In-r lllHlIlI'l' llI- ll. lIl"ll :1ll Illl ir .
Vl'7II" |.:l1l In I-‘'|.''Il ;

oipl1:1i..- unxl lIlI'l'~' was 21 ;
izlltl I

.\‘.-l .-1l..- llixl it till .
IIIIIHIH Il4‘l'
~lvilli'illlll‘.~‘ ,-_,-or >411 burl lli:it ~'ln- li:11l to gi\'<- -

Ill 3. ' , . . , l
_ -lyliiu j.;l'«'|'.l not III III‘, :lllII In-1»|1;;1iill_\‘ol tho

the ‘
‘-lIll'2l!llIlll£llllll‘l' lli:1Lr<~i11ii1d 1111- so Ill|lL'Il of 3

Tliu-ii ll-‘I‘ l':1tIiv-i‘ iliell. l1lII.I sliv iuii :

: U17l|l'l‘l'l| is lit--. until:-.1tli.:iI1<l in-. of

the _

' your Illllt‘.

, resting place. _ '
. with a cross of wood, and covered it with

every one. Now, oh, heaven. for just two of
those pl'~".'l0llR hours which I had sold in la-
bor’-4 market.’ l"or’iii<- they \\'cm not '.1lI:‘iIll.‘l-
\\'l- l'llllIlI only liopw it was a
cruel l11l.~l:lIvi«‘. fill‘ ,\Ii<ll‘_‘~‘ Ilzltl I‘RIII"lI ill flu‘ -bull‘
in IIlL- Il.ItI1llI~
>‘\i'ciWl I11-l‘ “Il|tIJ\V, :1n«I .~l:~- 1‘nl':I\I
no }*:ll'Zl-.‘lll:1l‘rl—~LIitI not VVCII
iiil1;i'iri:l2:1

bleak iI.:l‘\\‘ll. and .-'oIi11- on«
frniii a

I('ill‘ll .«1--- her

I1-.i~t I"“.II.illl‘.'II to 21-.
I'IllL'~'ll ‘ il»-u {-1 ill-
liurl 34.. '1: .\'1-ti: -. ’.
' -11111-1:. >'l11 \'.ll!l‘ b:.
ilII'L1lI”. :iii1l -~_\'1.~ but‘

will‘

I1-'-Hr :1’
- IgvlI!-'11

mu‘.
Ill--_.

—\ ’ b.i(l ~‘o fits‘ llllvl i‘:\'---'1 so t‘:'i'
1-lvilll not i.i:tii;..g1- - ITI<I
_ . ' Z1 ' Ibiil in t‘IIll.I‘ ulill ~;' ‘A
tiull -11-: -1 '.i liitl .~nllli‘
ni.._\-.-1»u-.»li.1i.i-1-:1-'1~ui in-1: Sn.
v.l1~i--:~.l'1.\u1nl:1,\ :ii..\ M-»;ii‘.:l*
1;.-1 :'.1!;ili..~-1,-I11-1- in .‘lIli)lIi"I'
\u1‘:i -1 1-’ .\t il:r- h 1-pit Ill!‘ ll-11-Mn‘ .1-kt-ll
lie». 1: ,\1:I.-- '.\'.-.-- Mill}-i‘iv:;,' ll‘-mi ;1ii\ ;e1~!'v1nls
.1,_~1_l-- lxlwwli \\.-\l‘ll<I i.» It .b\"1l «la-iiarll rlio
ulllfll lville '. aiizllm 1--l1.l.-w .-:'ml1l lml
"li1-i1,".- "ill-, “\\»_-12111" ihllllll I11 2'
!~l'- ‘I1 illil'e‘} 'l‘l'\\.1llltI sliv-
t'Ii:\i: xv-» nllill ..tlw
l'ii-~ ll-I -:1JiI. "\\i1_~ ll->ii't _\'-Ill
<.:i; i'.l::1-'1 H-. lb.-_. -.1111. Mill :1
ulm .-:ii1l .\--Hiv inn.-I Irv 1'1 Ill l\l‘1I
:i1i'-ii~1l:.1i1'-l§. 'I'll--5 gt»? 1 1uui’.1_-1-. Illllliil,
)1..- [Julian-' .\l1-~ .\v-'..~w:i~ lll Il"l' right
imzi-I l'l.-l ll-11;: 1‘|l'>l!'_(I| to iiiill-~i.-'l.i:11l\\li:1t
ill-y \\I‘Il_' viii}.-, Ind-1. :1ii:l .-bv I--ll |I\'\\II on
ll--rllzii-1-.~:1iivli YIl~‘lll l'vii'tl1~- In-.li' ll<-.l‘~i
.-1k1- :1--I to Izik bvr tli.-1':-:~‘i1-\.ui1lil pay
--'.'--1-_\ 1-1-11' iflt will a llllll4Il'I'«I yl-.12‘-ti lint
'1'I ‘ll rli«-;l1.1i11I.1i1i--mill"! Il"l‘ lllil :l1.- vitr-
- .~b-i fv-ll :i~' il >li1- \\.i- IIUIIII ill bis‘ fl-l-I
. lvlli-i'~«i:i_\':.~‘li1'isii-I1-.i1ll.i~~."
I211:ill:-_\'zimkli«1*:l:\:1_\,:ii1«I e-'I.-- is
-_;et l1-.-r out -1.” that

.-Ill‘
.-:r_\ ‘in.
live.
\\-will ll-

, .,...l

1l11l“' l‘
but -mw 'Il)l'-'
glliuw
“'l 1... ‘

lllllll lillll“

Ir ~':ii1I.

pi-.i<‘s :1 ii: ‘\:l'll to.’

''\\«~ \\1IllIlI try, :1ii_\‘l1uw.
I.l.‘~I. Illlil lb - \VlIl’l'l* .~I(\Il)p('lI.
in-_', \\UllItI 1'--.41-xiv bur.

.\'i;_:lii :':11n1- at
I)1‘lIII or alive,
.\‘onii- or us \\1HIl:I
Who tlurli-.:lii oi" til‘--ll bolly
\\'l- l1:i1l but our lhnii_-_;Ili, :iii«|
'I‘l1iiik<>t‘ ll: .\ 4I2l_\'
"Sill: us, \\oi'k1-«I,

lint: “WIN l'1u _\1~itil-

iii.» :i;_;.u .~h< \\'.i. 2181-,

‘ 1‘ iir

or ‘

p.1iipl-r‘.\I-1-1l.:1ml will till :1 piiiipl-i".~< gi':i\'is-~ ‘

1? H11‘ pit \\'|i-.-i'1- .'Iis.-sect:-11 lmllllns :lI'l'.lI|lllg

«ll-i11:1n1l Ilv'l'.

"\\’1- \\‘L'lll for her. ‘Quite ll.*I'll‘.-H Ii'oulll1-,‘
tI1<-_v said: ‘she is sinkiiig rapidly.‘ And
flu-ii, ‘Iii,-ml; lIIl'-I :11 ll o‘clol~kiiitl1«- iiiglit.‘

“How did she lli-_-Z’ hum’ llo pl-opli-«lit-in
\ll('Il a plzivc? 'I‘l11-,\' lnul .-'li‘:1ppl-ll Il"l' to the
bed to keep her front t‘oi*1~v1i‘\\':1i1«ll-riiigto
h-.-r\m1‘k, and oni-
iim-r\'11I of
llllll" but \‘:.iiil_\'.

‘ 11- _\‘mt b1~ftl-r, Nettie?’
‘ \--.~-.‘ in :1 wlii.-<pl-.1‘.

“ ‘Im you know inc?’

‘ ‘Uh, yr-.~4.'

l

I

‘ who sat by illlll In-Ill Il<‘l' .
. Il:lll(I to tliw l:1.-at told us that in an

,.,,,, lmnw‘ 1%,”. _,,, m,,‘_,, H“, R  l‘\vllHi:l'nilHlli‘.'§-1 sliw strove _to tell th».-ni wine-

I

" ‘Do you know wliero you are, poor girl?‘ ,1

Atiil Ilu: 4Il‘I‘1N‘IllIlj.;Ill|!'I'tll' lll bi-.1‘ :1ii.~wei‘iii§.;
ey--.~4 folil tlu-in HIl(- (IHI.

“Slurl1:1-IsIi:~iM1i:1gi1ill«-1-lit luiir, II‘ V to-I.-Ii-ll ‘

lIl't‘l‘.ll<II'l IlI‘l'lII‘Ill‘llllll.tllltl puiu ..-iit Hl\I'Il
lwiulitiii-.~s' lulu-r4-_\‘i--4 aiul (‘Iii-i-ks than she

I:i1lI\<‘tI Iill‘ ll2lIllI\'tlllll‘l‘ 1lyii:<,:‘ lli:iIi h'IlI- I'\'(‘l' dill .
' "Hits" \voiii;1ii.".~.i.1lI lllw pl1_\ 4%. inn. ‘is

I:‘.ili;1.
.»\-«ll-i1tI_\ aissiiiiliiiq Il_\'r4I’4‘l'I.'l.
311:1.‘-.~~ '
l1:1\-- 11¢-r 11-iii-avvrl to :1IioIlici' \\;1i'1I, aiiul 1-‘hull
\i.~-- lIi-- Inert»-i'\'_‘

"Witll .-‘ll4'Il it 1}; -<- iII|I)\'l' 
iuurlls .~miiilliisj_:’ iii Il“l I-iirs. \\ IIII Ill‘l'
--i1;;iiv- .~'llil]>lli,‘_; I11-r ]>l'-Ill‘.-4l:l.lI1Ill
vrri--I l|l'~I2llil‘. .~<li<- I|lI\\4‘lI :l_‘.I1lllI
_.~.~-'. ziiill so lIll‘lI. .\'llI it
:1-‘ ii is that flu-rv l.~ :1 (mil in bl-:i\':-ii?

If Hill‘ ll-w-4 llul

.
srit't'n~iiiii;;
llj_{:|Ill\‘I' tlil:
iiiin IllIi'l)ll-
s -:-1'.

I
I

up IlI‘!' lllll|!I to  Ill:lI('l‘ H.Il'>l'Il). [shall I

. and .-mull I

i.-lull-.1.~4ti'ii1s -

"\\'1l.1l lllll Ii" will it, lllvll, \\Il«‘.ll .~li:- IIILII in 3

Hill)‘ills--llIll'I1--ills:l1'?<1lI|i'l'lIlUZ’
it\\.:s';il-ii¥--111-iiiiullixf

“\n:l nu“. III!“ by In-r :1\\:1,\' fruiii IIIl'I'l!
Ill rl11- lbii'.‘_l .-§.\lio1i1 ~,,'i‘:11---:1llm\wI us to re-
ll1'r\1 lbw I-11 If. \'\'iIb\i)li I>l‘Il1'\‘l' it, I51-liltiu, 1
upon In NJ-
not

Ob, liw 2-':iilI

1-1«iv-- bl-r :1i1mi1;:~t IN. li\’ii1;,, but
us kiicir \\'Il"l‘<‘ 1.: liiul in,-l
Iilw :-l:1\'1-s (min iI:l\\'ll ill]

.4 ‘.,’1'il 1 ‘-
«l:1i‘ll‘. our <,;i'1';it<-.s't
x\l1<-.I,':- \\'«- slmll be burit-«I.
"Hollis-niiv .~l1,'_‘_L:l'.-sI.\‘ that
lu1l_\' will: \\.1- .\-~:Ii-~'.- lril-iill. .-\I:i~‘Y sh»-
l-;urop1~. lint IIl"II'I.1IlIllI.\' £ll'l‘ 9':1i1m1isl,\':iri.~l-
rm-mill-. .1nxI not diftivulr to mill: \i«- will go to
Il|‘l‘ sister‘. \\'llHIll \\'v- lIl‘I:l_\' just 211-» s|i1- is zibout

one of -
\‘.‘l.rkiiig '

us kiimv -
w1- llllll the rich ,‘

I” ”' - Piicific Islxpresi-1,---

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PATENTS.

LUCI 723 C. WEST. Solicitor of American
- Foreign Patents, and Counsellor in Patent
Vans-— Trude i‘J:irks, Copyrights, Assign-
IH’M6- CSVR-fits. aw Mechanical Drawings.
I,.':rcuI:1r.s free. 10 Porfar street.
El! 1-“ KALAl\lA'/.00, MICH.

’I‘i1e<le.-‘i-,{n-sd purpose of the Gruiid Rapids
-.\II(‘I1l‘_'llll,~CL‘lllll1Cl‘ClflIII'Illt‘;IC  to prepare
the stiidciit for tli-i })l"1Il‘CIt‘.lI duties of life.
lllscipl-iie. of the niiiid. IIlr‘!\. lies at the base of
.l1eme Li’ i-«luc:_itio11; and the question to
be :iviswe1‘mi is: How i1i:1_\' the ;:rc:ifesl degree
of Illt‘lll'.Il.I llisl-ipllii-3 I-0 obfiiiiil-i .

For fiirthci‘ pzirtiviililrs pie-,1 _ all, or enclose
-lump for Colic-_-'_-e J1)1ii'ii;1l Address,

I‘. G . SH’ E \' .5 HYR I-'. Proprietor,
ldot-ly t¢it.s.:<i- HA1-ii-5, Mien.

Price List of Supplies

Kept in the office oi’ the Secretary of the
MICIIIGAN S'I‘A'l‘E (1‘IlAl\'GE,

An/I rent out Poat Paid, on Receipt of Coal:
(!ru’er, over the seal of a .‘~'ubordmate Grange,
and //to yignature of its Master or Secretarv.

Porcelain Ballot Marbles, per hniidred,..
Blank Book, ledger ruled, for Secretary
to keep accounts with members, . . . . .. a
Blank Record Books, (Express paid),. I
Order Book, containing 100 Orders on the
Treat-urer, with stub, well bound,. . . . .
Receipt Book, containing 100 Receipts
iron. Treasurer to Secretary, with stub,
well bound. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Blank Receipts for dues, per 100, bound,
Applications for Membership, per 100,. . _
Membership Cards, per 100,.. . . .
Withdrawal Cards, per doz.,. .
Dimits, in envelopes, per doz.,. . ,, . , . , . _
By—Laws of the State Grange, single
copies luc. per doz., . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
By-Laws, bound, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . - .. .
" Glad Echoes," with music. mingle copy
15 eta. per doz., . . . . . . . . . . _ _ . . ...._
Rituals, single copy, .
“ perdoz.,........... 
“ for Fifth Degree, for Pomona
Oranges. per copy, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Blank “Articles ox Association” for the
Incorpt ration of Subordinate Granges,
with Copy of Charter, all complete,... .
Notice to Delinquent Members, per 100, .
Declaration of Purposes, per doz., 5o.;
per hundred . . . . . . , . _ , _ , _ _ , , _ , _ _ _ , , _ _
American Manual of Parliamentary Law
“ it

II at U

(Morocco Tuck,) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. I
Address of J. J. Woodman before the

National Grange---per dozen . . . . . . . . .
Address of Thos. K. Beecher—pcr dozen
Digest of Laws and Rulings, . . . . . . . . . ..
ltoll Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . _ . _ _

Address. J . T. COBB,

sac’? MICE. Sm-rs Gunman.
scHooLcnAF'r, MICH.

MICHIGAN CENTRAL RAILROAD.

l)iCl’i\.lK'I‘URE OF TRAINS anon KALAMA1A)0.

'l‘I.V1E-TABLI-.'—lVIAY 13, 13252.
WESTVIAKD.

A(2(‘0IlllII0lI.fl(I(ru leaves, ____ __
ll -

' Mull ________ _-

to stop intoin-1":-:ii'i'iug~-. ‘I ro-:1|l,\' I:;1\1-i1ot_lii1ie ,1

tli:11i1-iiiltnsiil-l1:tiii:itIci',‘ slic l'liLIlI, 'L‘\’l‘ll ll‘ I
kiwiv 4-.x:1<'Il_\' \\'l1:1t II)lI(l.
pci'soii_v->11 .~'p1-:1kul‘. but I «In not think she
l1.1-l {IL} >lll'Ill‘llI:ll' \‘Illllll on my si.-in-r.
f.‘\‘l‘llI.‘l, tiir-rv is no [llllI' to \VI‘lI(‘l1ll1I find out.
,\'|

Idu l'l'lllulllIJUl' the -

At all .

w IIIVII, _\'on -1:1\‘. in ilu- ziliii.-iliou.-<1-.' I «lo not ‘
.- -ul1:1i bl-i.. « maul-I b1- lI<)Il(‘ than toalluw ,

flu-. :i1iil:1»rui--.< to bury IIUI’.
:<Il<‘Il biiiiul \\'-|l‘I1I bl-—‘

" ‘\\'<- 2ll'I‘ .~ni-r\' to liiivc troubled you lIl‘e(.I—
ldw‘.il_\‘, m.1d:1i1i. 11ml will not t‘ui'tl11:r wit.-Ito
Vi’--:11":-iiot so poor but that we
run find it ;.:r:1v-- for Nettie.‘ .-\nd so. «ll-palm
in;_;, WI: I‘4_‘Hl)I'\'l'II to kl---p tlir: HUl'l't)\VIllI insi-
in.-ss stri«:il_\ in tin: Ill‘l.lIlI.'5 of the Illllllblcl‘
frioiids who Il:l.‘.I kiimyn Il(‘l' last.

"One aiiiong us In-:ii':l of a. lady, not

I lnivc no doubt  New. York Expr,,_,_

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rich, who li:1d twice given a rcstii1g—placc ‘

lot at Mount Place to fi'i1-iidlc.-is
tlIl‘B.Ilgl:l'.~‘. Hliclicurdliow we wisIiv_-ll to save

1 our coiiipiniioii from the coiirsc sat-ll‘, the dia-

sel.-ting IilI)II3 and Iilll‘ ‘d.::id- lit,‘ and Il(‘l‘ soul
melted in pity. ‘\Vl1:i.tcw-r is to piiy we will
clicerfully make up froiii our wages, if it
takes iiioiitlis to coin--; but we want a grave
secure from tho.-le who, they tell us. would
steal I)l‘l' at niglit and «~:i.ri'y her back to the

_ alinslioiisl-.‘

"'.I‘her<_- was nothing to pin’; she froely gave
us pcrmissioii to I21)’ .\cttie at rest in her
ground.

“We never asked gratiiitoui-i help, but no one
heard the 2-itoi'_v uiiiiiovcll. ‘Tel tlil-iii,‘ sziid
the old griivc digger, ‘that I will dig the grave
for nothing.‘

“ ‘And say for me that I will help him,‘ said
his (.‘0I'lll'il(Il‘.

“Poor Ill('Il. I-‘l-lit,-iii, with hands like born,
but Iieiirts like silk.

“ ‘You in:i_v have some difficulty in getting

‘the body from the aiitlilii-ifies, for tl1ougIi

!lllIl1I)el'.~'l)I woiiieii (IIl:lI_|1:l‘t!, they are ofa
different (‘I‘i1H!~‘e0llI or Ililtl, nio.-'tly—aiid the
doctors do not get :1 cluiiice like this very of-
ten. }Iowc\'1.-r'. [will attend to the but-JIIIBBS
for you,‘ .~I:ti1l tlic 1in1l.crtaker. ‘They
shall not put me oil‘. And now, since
the young lady sooiiii-3 to have no
i~i-laitivcs, and van are all doing your
p.1i't, I too will do mine. The coiiin you can
have at cost, my ILl.I)Ol' for nothing, currizigca
you will not need, for I will ai'ra.1igo it so that

you 1-an hold the burial service in the office of 3

the supl.-riiitl-iidciit at the cemetery; you can ‘
‘ meet each other flit-.i'c.'

"‘I too would like to help
wife.
a sliroud, and drcsslicr for the "rave. We
will give you our best. It shall al be just as
if she were a lady; no doubt she was; poverty
seems to have been her onlv fault.‘

"Iiriagine, if you can, Fe icia, the misery of
workiiig all day with tears thick in your eyes,
and sucha load on your hearti We would
lay her in the grave Satiirday afternoon; but
as all could not go, with what nervous haste
the few ap oiiitcd strove to finish
their task, t rat they might not be
missed. We slipped away one by one

you, ‘ said his

- and almost at sunset stood around the coffin
It was Easter eve, and =

of our companion.
Eugene had brought a few flowers, bnuglil:
with her dinner money, and laid them gently
between the slender fingers.

They had robed -
‘ her in bliick, and now, indeed, with liands

crossed pc.-icefully on l11>.rbrcast, I-ho looked -

whu can 1,“, Wm, ,, d,,”,,,.,,,,L~, ,,,,,,.U,. ,,,,-_,,s 1, 3 like some fair min, with the aureolc 01' bright ,

hair like a IIIIIO iiround licr IlC‘r1(,I. They had ,'

spitred tli:it,but the l'Ill_‘,,’ \v:is gone. I'l'U[Cdlfl.I1l-,
Jcwcss, (ntliolic, :‘I$it'l'>i all,

I‘:itliei','and then they czurictl her
We have niarked her grave

myrtle. ”

“If any, moved of kiiidlier blood,

Should ask, what inaiden lies below?
Say only this: A tender bud,

That tried to blossom in the snow,

Lies withered where the violets blow.”

Love Leads to (J1-aftiness.

I Edward Eggleston.

Love is needlessly crafty, it has always an

with rltlrlpell ‘I
1 hands and \v1-.t eycli1ls,we knelt and said. ‘Our
to her ,

instinct of concealment, of indiscretion about ,

it. The boy, and especially the girl, who will
tell the truth frankly in regard to a love affair,
is it miracle of veracity.

Day Express.--
Iiocul Passenger,

Accommodation lvuvcH,.
“ arrives,

‘I
Atlantic EX])reH.*i,_,_--_ _'

New York, Atlantic and Pacific Expresses <laily_.
Evening Expre 5 west and Night llxpiess cast daily
except. Saturdays. All other trains daily except Sun-
days. Fl‘('IgIlI trains carrying pusserige-rs out from
Kalamuoozis follows: No 2!! (east) at 5:2? I’. 51., and
N0. ‘.10 (west) at 7:37.

H. B. LEDYARD, Gen. Manager, Detroll.
J. A. GRIBR, Gciiusral I-‘rt-iglit Agent, Chicago.
0. W. liiimitsi-1,1}. I’. lb '1‘. A., Chicago.

L. S. at L42- S. R. R.
_, KALAMAZ00 DIVISION TIME TABLI.

(Time 15 minutes faster than Kalamazoo.)
GOING SOUTH.

'Nvac.vi'a7B7”
Exlfireuspflx & Miwn, h‘
Le. Grand Rapid.s_.__ ____ sooui 425 mi: {Eon
Ar. Aliegau _____ 917 “ :3-go “ I 310 -
Ar. Kalamazoo ‘ '
Ar. Sclioolc-rz_ift I.

GOING
‘ ',-Nva isivi ac]

'Ex & M Expressgwny 1" -

Le. Buflinlo _____________ __ 12 45 PM 12 25“; 2; 50:;
Ar. Cleveland 7 35 “ 7 Of “ 950 An
Ar. Toledo“ '12 01AM 10 50 “ ‘in 00 19);
Ar. White Pig _ 6 00 “
Ar. Three Rivers _
Ar. Sc-hoolcraft_--
Ar. Kalamazoo _ .
Ar. Allegan __ l ‘ 4 20 H
Grand Rapids" l 1 810 “

All trains connect at White Pigeon with trains on
main llno A. G. AMBDEN,

Supt. Kalamazoo Division, Kalamazoo.

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‘If you will allow me, I will make her I

Corrected Time-'.l‘able«l\‘ovciiibcr 1, 1882.

TRAINS WESTWARIJ.
I I I Nililliilaridz Day,’ Picifi‘
gilxpress, l Express. I Expreu.
,‘lflo._2. F No.-I ‘ No.6.
,6 IOAM 740 AM 755}:
.

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STATIONS.

. Port Iluroii
Imlay City- ___-____.__-_-__.
Lapeer__ ‘. 910 -- - 922 "

‘955 “ ‘I005 “

-1027 “ . ‘ “

.1130 “ ,1136 “

‘i2 no PM 12 10 AI

P): 120 “ ‘ “

“ - ‘:07 “ i
212» *- '

- 3111:’ “ ‘ ‘

1; 50 "

525 H ,

745 H ‘-

7 18
7 4:5
8 30
Durand _ 9 03
Lansing-

Battle Creek-
Yitrksbnrg __

—HLé
2+m~wmwcc
-wbu a nu

,g«mm3xgo:

'I‘I{AINS EA1‘1T\\'A RI).

I ‘—.‘\l;iT £17 1 Afi7¢ihIi 
Express. I-Ixpr:-ss. I-lxpreu.
No. I. No. 3. - No. 5.

in  15 pm.‘ gem};

STATIGM-i.

. Cliirxag-3 ____'_ 8 50
\'alparaiso-_ 11350 “ . 745 ,
South Bend- 1 lo . “ ,
Caasupelis __ 55 “
S1:hnolL-raft -
Vicksburg _-
Battle Creek

All trains run by Chicago time. All trains daily
except Sunday.
GEO. B. R1:-iivns, 8. R. Osnuwu.
Traffic Manager. General Euporlniendent.

For Information as to l'fiIn°3. apply to E. P. Keary
Local Agent, Scboolcrafl, Mich.


Wis’ dlvalwmli»

WE CAN MAKE HOME HAPPY.

Though we may not change the cottage
For a mansion tall and grand,
Or exchange the little grass plot
For a boundless stretch of land-
Yet there's something brighter, dearer,
Than the wealth we'd thus command.

Though we_ have not means to purchase
Costly pictures, rich and rare-

Though we have no silken hangings
For the walls, so cold and bare-
e can hang them o'er with garlands;
For flowers bloom everywhere.

We can always make home cheerful,
If the right course we begin;
e can make its inmates happv,
And their truest blessings win,

It will make the sin ill room brighter
If we let the sunshine in.

We can gather round the fireside
When the evening hours are long;

We can blend our hearts and voices
In a happy, social song;

We can guide some erring brother-
Lead him from the path of wrong.

We may fill our home with music.
And with sunshine brimming o’er,
If ' st all’ dark intruders
e will firmly close the door- —
Yet, should evil shadows enter,
We must love each other more.

There are treasures for the lowly,
Which the grandest fail to find;

There's acbain of sweet affection
Binding friends of Kindred mind.

We may reap the choicest blessings
From the poorest lot assigned.

New Year’s Greoting——Grange Visitor.

Happy New Year's greetings came to
my ear in a merry sound from the first
minute after the old clock had warned
us the old year was among the things of
the past, to the present time.

Jan. 1, 6 A.M.: "What !” do I hear a
sister say? "did you set the alarm so as
to witness the exit of the old year?”
No, a near neighbor invited me to a
watch meeting, and while watching I
had plenty of time to reflect and ponder
on the good and bad deeds 1 have
wrought. and to make resolutions if I
live to have the calendar of the present
year at its last hour spread before me,
(and that shall serve as a memorandum
of my deeds and actions) to find more of
my time devoted to the best interests,
comfort and happiness of those around
me than I have the past Year. I feel
ashamed of my last year’s record, but it
is natural for all, I believe, to think
more of big I than little you. But let us
.go back to my watch meeting.

The fair hostess as the old year was
drawing near to a close asked to be ex-

TEE SBBZGSE VISITQB.

JANUARY 15, 1883.

once. No. I can only think in the

hurry after the labors of the State

Grange you overlooked Aunt Nina

and her charge, and she being a

modest person, did not push her

claim, but sank silently a little farther

in the twilight, and let the paper go

to press maimed, having one limb

lopped off, and so unskilllully done

that the artery was not properly

taken up, and there is danger that the
body will become greatly weakened.

A skillful surgeon never severe any
part of a body without a cause, and
the friends must know the reason.

Now, the V_’Isi'ron. is a part of our
semi-monthly food, and we cannot
consent to be put on short rations
unless there are good. substantial
reasons for the same. We did not
know how much we were interested
in the youth till by one fell swoop of
some ruthless hand we are deprived of
their department.

We very much fear there is a con-
spiracy somewhere; Mr. Editor, rise
and explain. Aunt Nina I beg of you
to push your claim and not allow any
one to crowd you out. Young people,
send in your best efforts until the face
of Aunt Nina will shine with very
joy; come forward every one of you
and plead your own cause and I know
you will win; if you do not, some of
us will take a trip up to Schoolcraft
and look into the matter.

I wish to thank Myra for her “Jot
tings” and some one for the account of
the National Grange.

I heard Mrs. Bristol speak at Bam-
bridge and liked her very much. She
recited one of her own poems also one
from Thomas Carlyle. Her voice is
clear without being rasping. She
spoke about one hour without manu-
script. Her faith in the Grange is un-
bounded. I would that men had the
same faith and would when they cast
a ballot answer their own prayers. To
the men who cast the ballot must we
look for political salvation. She dwelt
upon the corruption of the govern-
ment, and believes the fraternal tie
of the Grange will develop the
bribe-covered manhood of the poll-
tician, and lead him back to the basis a-f
principle instead of money. Her
theory and faith is very beautiful. and
if consummated would indeed bring
about the millinium; and if each one
were true to their obligation, such a
revolution would be brought about as
few, even of the most hopeful, dream
of, and fewer still would give the

place in the great drama of life prepared
for us and leave behind us records of
honor and dishonor. and as we gather
here from year to year in annual session,
we miss from among our members some
dear ones, some who have blessed us
with their presence, their purity of char-
acter and loveliness of spirit.
The past year has been no exception,
and sister Luce, one of our purest, best
and most worthy associates has laid
down her implements on earth.cast oif‘ make plans for ullllzlllg the educa-
her earthly galmeutg and boon clothed tional ballot, and to arouse the women
in robes of whlle in the great life be. of their several communities to make
yond. She hath done her work, and
rich may be her reward. Having filled
the place of wife and mother, having
reared around her that most sacred and —-
valuable production of earth—an afl‘ec- A5 agent °f sprmgvme Grange N0-
l,,mlly__l,,,v,-,m 279. I have shipped to Boston to
and Fenno&Manning, 19,099 pounds of
teachings that hm. aim was to do wool this season, against 5,782 of last.
mos, which shows a fair increase over last
sacred spot on earth—happy, pure and yea" Empmenm The Pmfies h3V9
true; to encourage her children by wise been genenn-V Wtiafled with the 1'9‘
counsel and mild reproof to become turns‘ I might expect ‘W0 0‘ “"99
noble men and women And to give lots, and that would cover the whole
her husbaiid that fond aflection and sum‘ our w°°]5 have 501d 35 high 35
earnest support which enables one to 48 cent“ per P°‘-"-‘d- The PTOSPGCUS
triumph over the trials and difliculties “'9 now th“ the bulk 0f ‘be W001 f1'0m
of this life. And after having endured this t°Wn8hiP Will be disposed of in
months of weary Sufi-e,.,,,g home Wm, this way if satisfactory arrangements
Christian meekness and Christian forti- “re m3d° ‘M the °°miD8 5988011-
tude, she exclaimed. “Thy will be done,” Hoping this may be 3 Word Of 91100111‘-
bowed in humble submission to Him agement t° 1“’°3mi‘~’3 W110 h3V9 110%
who doe“, all things well, and he,,ce_ tried this plan of selling their wool.
forth she shall wear a crown in glory.
ELLEN Woonnurr.

tionate and worthy
daily walks

An Appeal to Women.

responsible guardians for the children
whom God has given you, and your
participation in the management of
school affairs being absolutely neces-
sary for the greatest good of all, we
earnestly appeal to every mother,
every female guardian or tax-payer to
awaken to the importance of these
privileges and powers. Rsmember
that neglect of these duties will make
you personally accountable for any
loss, physical or moral, resulting
thereby toyour own or other child reu.

We urge all W. C. T. Unions to

this a part of their regular work.
W. C. T. U. COM ox FRANCHISE

Shipping of wool.

I am Fraternally yours
J. E Grnns, Agt.

To Victims of Tobacco.

Mr. Arthur Reade, in England, has

[The following Appeal was gent, us lately been collecting information as
by the chalrnlan of the F,.,mcl]l_,,,l to the habits of literary men with re-
Committee of the W. C. T. U. with a
request that we give it a place in the .VIoigon,_now over 80 years old, He
VISITOR. We cheerfully comply with 119-3 published 9Ve1‘ 150 V01|1l11€S. 11103‘
The women of the Stale, of them requiring profound research;
and we may include the men, too, in
the statement, are not likely to be— takes exercise. scarcely leaves his
come to‘) well acquainted with their Stud)’. Yet he has not 393111 U0!‘ 3“
legal fights nor are they likely to eX“,_ ache, nor any of the diseases common

gard to stimulents. Among other in-
-tances adduced is that of the Abbe

his works on philology show command
of twelve living languages. He never

to old age.

else their rights as freely and fun? 3*’ ‘This exceptional heallitheascribastn
they should. Too many of the laws on £113totalabstrncnhcesiucegouth from 90-
our statute books are practically dead 8000 In 9_VeF.Y 9 3P9 _311 f0fm- U-.1
for want of spirit and determination one occasion’ he Wwmduced to 5m"k*’

to en force them.

and take suufl‘ for several months, and

A Woman really in suddenlysuifered from loss ofmemory
earnest will often accomplish more being unable to recall dates, etc., nec-

than a man. Here is section, act, page 95530’ in his W01‘k-_ He 815 01108 EIWB
and year of session laws given, confer- "9 0'33"’ and Emmi and 50°" became
ing additional rights upon the Women
of the State.

clear-minded again.
The second in age of our naval ofii

We hope they will look cers, now 85, boasts that he has never
this matter up and if there is any good Wuched ‘°b“‘3C° in 9-D)’ 5h3Pe- Hi-‘I
thing in it, make haste to appropriate
it for the benefit of all —ED ]

erect figure, light step, clear complex-
ion and keen blue eye might be enviel
by many a blase youth of nineteen.

The Self-Helping Baby.

An English gentleman, who passed many
months hunting among the Rocky mountains,
says his firs! genuine impression of the west
came while he was riding over an arid plain and
from a squealing baby. It revealed to him the
ingenuity with which a western woman adapts
herself to circumstances, and makes the most
of her limited resources. “’l‘he1-e was noth-
ing,” he says, “very peculiar about the appear-
ance of this baby that I saw just ahead of me.
It was not overburdened with garnieirts. and
was strapped, in Indian fashion, to a board
about two feet long and one foot broad.

“The board and the baby were leaning
against the log wall of a frontier shanty on its
shady side. There was nobody near. The

- baby seemed ve happy. Its little arms

were Tree and kept up a constant movement.

“As my horse came nearer, I saw that some
strin s were dangl' about the baby‘s neck,
and t rat one was timcfto the big toe of one of
its rosy little feet

“I was puzzled. Dismcunting, I had the
curiosity to examine the tape arrsuguieut. The
child was sucking a piece of raw pork, about
the size of a large walnut. This was Lied to
one end of the striu , while the other end was
fastened to the chi} 's feet. A second piece
of twine, knotted to the board over its head,
preveriu-d the pork from falling to the ground,
should the child dro it.

“Suddenly the baliy grew very red in the
face. Then its e es filled with tears, and its
little arms best e air with frantic energy.
At that moment the mother made her appear-
snce

‘“'.l‘hat baby is choking, madam,’ I cried.

“No, he ain't, and he can‘t,‘ she replied,
tersely.

“At this instant the infantile legs began to
work One kick, two kicks, and there on the
bib lay the piece of pork, jerked from the
baby's throat by the string tied to the big toe.

“‘Ain't you ever seen this afore, riiistsr?’
asked the mother, obese ving the Englishman’:
eur rised looks.

“‘i o—o-—o,' he answered, slowly.

“Then kind 0‘ remembrance it. Mayhsps
yer wife Won't go bauk on it.’

“Several years have aeeed since that day. I
have seen that baby u a hundred different
guises. From sheer lmbir it has be-come with
with me 11 sort of sluirdard wliermiitlr to gauge
uovel iirstaiiccs of the llll‘\~L' qualities of west-
ern mcu—and wonier1——self—holp, self-coufi-
deuce and :idapt:ibili1_v.”

A__.___..___.__

Jarues Patton's llleal luiveroity.
Boston Traiiscript.

Let us not forget that the men who have
made Aim-1'ir.-.;i ll:l\'t'. all been t3lllll'5llk:ll by lll‘I1ll
and by h1111d,:1r1d the men who have i11i.~1cd
Alll€l‘ll'1l lmvc l>ee11e1liic1rtc<lotlie-rivise. \V:v..~'li-
ingtoin u:<<-<1 four ll‘lirlc*H,ll1l‘(‘(‘ of \\'llll‘ll he
know lliorouglily. .leti‘c1~.~io11 kn.-\\' (lime or
four t1'.'ulc.~. Flfllllillll. luesirlcs ls-ing nu cxc-el-
lcm l7l'llll"I', was :1 _i-ivlyof-:1ll—t1':1¢le-s_:1iul, con-
trary to ll11' l‘l‘0VL‘l'l:_ Vl'l'_V guild ill ."(‘\'l'l‘lll of
them. Look tliroxigli !l.el1isu11'yoi' one liun
drerl men who ]1:1v:- ]l(ll'UlllL‘ illu.~«lrio1m, ':111d
you will tingl that the lIl1l_lUl’ll) of lllrlll hurl
their lu.-zid.~4 l'\llU-"k*‘(1 :u,:.-.i1n-si soiiii-li1'1ng luinl
in llI!¢ll' 1-:1r'ly (lays. llir-kcus \\'Hl‘l\’llll.,’ in the
llllttl-;lll‘,.( shop is no cxuuiplu. I llit\'C in my
111i111l‘.~4 (Toll ],{l0l‘l11ll.~ 11111v1-r.~.it_\‘, 1-1-inl-lele-1;.’
o1'g:11:1z»:1l arul Pflllllllst-zl miill-i1‘ll 1111 mlm'z1ti.m
such its the fururr man will bc lrivcu. It
looks not at all like (>.\'ford or (‘uu1l>i'1d',;c, or
even like llnrvzlnl. It looks‘ llifll'4' like it fac-
tory village situurcrl in the ruidst of a timely
Cllll-lvlltull farm of Low acres, with bcu.1itil'111'
gardens and park.-, the whole ll11:1'ei1l0l‘0f8.
thriving industry such as our fil('l()l'_V villa res
iniglit be,iuu.~1t besliall and are jum going to we
for man vlll not long be the 1'5lll)Ti:l:'~.‘liVu vzir-1.~4a

VANDERBlLT’S SCHEME.

\VIIl Buy the Illinois Central for the Sake
of Its Entrance into Chicago.

Cuicsoo, Jan. 12.—The Tribune says
that Vanderbilt, tired of paying the Il-
linois Central heavy rent for the use of
its tracks into the city by the Michigan
Central, and desiring a free entrance for
his new acquisition, the Nickle Plate. is
contemplating the purchase of the Illi-
nois Central and in fact has been quietly
buying its stock, evidently expecting
to get the aid of the Holland stockhold-
ers of that road.

Loss 01-‘ THE S'1'r:A1\1s1iri= CITY or‘
BRUSSELS —Earl 1 Saturday morning.
the 6th iust., the nriian steamer City
of Brussels was run down by another
steamer in the estuary of the Mersey,
during a fog, and sunk in 14 fathoms
of water. The colliding vessel was
the Kirby Hall. a Glasgow steamer.
en route from Glasgow to Liverpool to
complete loading and embarking pas-
sengers for the east. Ten lives were
reported lost, two of which were steer-
age passengers.

THE SUI-I7. CANAL.-—The note of
Lord Granville to the British repre-
sentatives abroad proposes that the
Suez canal be treated virtually as an
arm of the sea, freely open to naviga-
tion, but subject to a rule forbidding
belligerent operations, both in its
channel and within a certain distance
of its its extremities.

CHARLES DI(‘KENS had a very good
story about the early days of a renowned
mourning establishment. He went there
one day about some mourning. and was
ushered into a room where sat a shonman
with an attendant in woe-stricken habili-
merits. who groaued out. “A father, a
mother, perhaps a wife." “Oh, no," said
Dickens, “only 11 distant relative.” "Oh,
sir," said the fiirwrial one, "you have
made a mistake; this is the chamber of
agonizing woe John. toll the bell and
show the gentleman into the light afflic-
tion departine-.nt.”—’1'c/up’. Bar.

VV1~: have been compelled to break
oflliereaiid fill up u stove-pipe in our
new ofllce. Why is it that no two
pipes are built of the same size? Like
people's facrs-1 they are all similar but
no two alike. The fact that iron pipes
offer considerable resistance to being
squeezed into a siualler hole than they
were inade for, al‘('.()U\llS for the origi-
nal antics of the man who puts up a
new stove in a hurry, and imagines
himself handy at the job. 'l‘lu: man
who invented stove pipes has much
to answer for. We look back regret-
fully to the age of log burning hearths.
built in massive cbirrmeys. around
which our forefathers smoked, and
fought over again skirmishes with ye
gentle savages.—1a'.rcl2an_(/e.

A Ministry of agriculture is proposed
in England, with Mr. Chamberlain,
Eresdident ofthe Braid of Trade, at its

ea .

011993: She T°P3i'in8 t0 the kltchem bl“ credit to the proper source. Women During the special session of the whose foul breath, yellow teeth and that 1.. is now. ’l'l1i.si111iver1-tityof T111110 shall ——————._--__._
not until she had seated me on the music may not vote’ but we may wield all ln- Mich-lean Lggiglatufe in the wllllor of heavy glance and walk_ show the have an (c-l1,i1uc of, bells, \Vlll(‘ll at 1: a. m. sum- OUR CLUBBING Us],
stool giving me to understand I fluence over those who do that must 1880-81, the Committee on Eiucaticn B13V€T.Y 50 Which he has }'l61d€<l- m"“5 "" ‘"9" ‘° ”'°‘““"“ ‘'‘“‘‘‘’‘l ”’‘’”’r “"1 g '

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l . l , ‘ - utor ' rli" un- “ -lrtl -. ai lpmp 'e for ~¢
we *0 entertain her °§“""“,’j” 3"’, b_e,ren and acknowledged  in no :2: ‘£;“l’,‘.‘..‘2.$i’.”°:.li‘.‘l‘f.‘:i?;::;..’T“.f¥€;; wlfi-p,’$”v‘33i’?5:3-?3v“3?:"i’:%‘$’§-oi‘3a°$-elf ..:’:.:..'.}‘‘..:l ".:;=.:::". ..‘.*.-:3.-...
mg her absence *9 t 6 ea 0 litical circles. MRS. O. M. SIKES. oongulpatlon with Mr, Gower the Sn - 01109 1513 W0Yl1- Bl1‘3ltI19edSD0 83-0“? stone, in hem ,i11 cotmii, in flax, in wool. American Agriculturist . . . . . . .31 50 $1 60
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my Bblllty. After singing 8 num- —  eriutendentof Public Instruction‘ pl-5- vylhagtgyer IIOIYEO glltét 01]. Remember Flor tthree ll’\.'l£lil'_l'l tlklcy labor, l>ci111l.; licflilttol a fitlantic hg)nthly.é.l.l...  .. 4 00 -l 00
xp anaiom ted b'll hi 1] b ' d l, d 1 3 ys,— ou ls o1npa,7n'on_ e no ‘lll.'L'-Ollll _01'I1e use or auiseo _cos, mericaii range u etin,(Lit-
3?§i..;’fB”;‘;’2°.?. %‘§§3“’..§{'£i.°”.if§ 232:2 . —.- '35-’i’?snout°a-y‘ nail?-lilo». 393’-ie  goals‘. :.“3.::::%; :1. ..-i.“.'::':*.:‘:.’ ..:“.=9'wg.erilcW> ----- -- 1 6°
_ Since my last article has been pub- tlou 17 of get No_ 16.1, found on page T klfilrangers had a very pleasant ,,ll,,,,,,*l, Ye l,,,,,g,, ,,,,,,,,. ,,,.,,,.,l,.,l’ l,,,,,,,.l_ D ’“ “"1. emd - - - - - - - - - 4 - - -- ,1 0°
- - V - ' ' ia. err in or n  ‘ -  . . . ~ ‘ - ' - - - - - -- ~-
"' the prelude’ to the last Verse were lished and read by the numerous 168.beSS10I1 I_laWs of,l881. 1 .53 th ' I13“. ' _N “I118 Sing. edge, of arming, 01' noises,“or...ue1e, of the  13?,
drawn from the organ, the clock tolled friends of the Vls/ITOR my attention _ This law gives to every Woman who last 3/ ednesday evening, About.'200 dairy, the gartlcri, the on-liar-d. Alt in all this Co,,,,t,_y Ge,,,lem,,u,___ _‘_'_‘I''‘_': 2 50
the denh knell of 1882 and as the 1”“ has been drawn to the fact that I did ls zallyeuaarfdclgnafifi’ aiilnyd ciillflizl  KffS“E?,,,§§f,2 "{‘f,'i,"",§,',,,§‘,§g,,§‘“f,‘,3‘"‘,‘,.‘{’,‘,’, i)Bi’OvJei're’S::I‘(:‘pt englvmeslgxi 8:111:32 gi‘;°i‘?f“;§ C°m'l’,‘e‘°i3'((W_9t;klY) 1 00
- ‘ eg g - I ' _ _ , , ' - _ _ _ e roi ree ress wi rout
5t’f’k° dled “"7 _I thflught‘ “hi 9°" not mention the efllcient work per- in the school oengug of the district, the Grange store, by presenting him with Z‘l,‘;‘,l:."e:;’ ,_,‘,‘,’,l”,’l‘,’:,’  Household) weekly, ....... .. 1 00
dymu y°‘"’ there ‘5 n° Sweel Bye aim formed by Brother and Sister Green, privilege of expressing by vote her 9- 11 1118 Dflflol‘ 89}. 811d 8 bI‘l188€18 and come out to class, and remain all day uni- D°“'°1tF‘°° P'°59(Wm1H°“5°-
Bye” for you. You will never live again. who retired from the ofllce ofAS,,lSm,,t choice concerning the management of carpet.-—Lansmg Daily News. versity students. Fa1';‘;‘glS,‘Vh-ééi-8-g ----------- - - l 23
After the New Years’ greeting was - d ft. “J9-501100], Dl'0V1d1Pg 9119 has bee? ml‘ . . . . Ha. ei-’s Monthl  4 00
V and Lady Assistant Stewar , 3 er three monthsaresldent of the l A gpecfg] meetlng of St_ Joseph Mr. tonklingsl Vocabulary. "P , .7 389-1 119- -
Wei’ In spite of every profest fro; "8 occupying that position two terms lllsmct 0,, upon any territory b ug County Gran e will be held at Con. New York Cor. Pliiladelphia Press.  '_:::'_'_::'_'_:::: 1 3?,
againsthavinga New Years brea ast They have performed the duties aS_ mg lllel-elo_ Tlllolaw also oon nuog stantine on hu’rsday, Feb. 1, com Therein report that in recent conversA- I-]_a,rper'5Young People,_,,____ 1 50
at 30minutes past 12, we were conduct 3, ned them with cheerfulness and to every woman who pa 9 tax ‘upon meucing at 10 o clock A. M. Fourth tions with one person and another Mr. Conk— Kalamazoo Tele aph (weekly). 1 50
l d 3 1,1 g _ _ , property the privilege, a ready grant. degree members are invited to theafter no has not seen at to s eak of Secretar Fol- Intel‘-Ocean. Ch case (W)  .. I 15
ed and seated at a neaty sprea a e al N, d more artlcularl In the _ , _ i 8 P Y ,, ,, ,, . , .
h r the d thin that W111 find 30 Y1 311 P Y ed, of voting llp011 U19 13191118 and ex noon 5933,01)‘ o N ger in terms of‘ unqualified admiration. Some- . . (5emx'w)' 2 ‘)0
W e 9 g°° 33 , _ iuitiato ceremony of the fifth de- enditure of school mone s as well as bAM H. Ai\'(:lEVINE, Sec’y. - . - 9 11335135 R3P“Pl1°&" W°°“!)-- 1 00
. , 7y P thing has happened what is the trouble
the" “my t° every thnvmg farms” gree have they attained agreat degree i*110th91' q“e3l5i0l15. P|'0Vi lllg She has Allegan County Council, P. of H., wl,.,l..1lgl,¢ hag Judge F0133, pulol, the 9,‘. NEW Yiirk rriimue ,:,,),,',-:;,""  00'
bfclardlyvelrehseryledll and as thficgililentz of perfection They have conducted b9%1t‘li: Zeséggn f I C . n:(’v1;:t;s'Such 31:18:33?‘ di9I,l‘;Z:§’:‘;vnl1J('};‘3e’:g:a§_1;l-l£lt‘fi') senator's somewhat exacting sense of personal 1I§0rthtAmtEi:icait1)eReview£..)_:: 5 00
o eac is wic wasso in yse - _ J, , _. - -~, ~ . ’wesern um rmau,si-it]
below us was so promptly uld wfl,ing_ 91059 3e1'Vi°°9_ 5° W9“ W3‘ "3 1133 added woman. [In - . llzfayer] to bring o'clock A. M. All Patrons are invited. mg ;Z),u_N:Bb°:’y  Ifllllinzvfithlzuihznmazt new subscribers).. ...(. .. .c. .3.’ 4 00
_ ' _ _ beauty and impresslveness to them. to bear , . belch the inflence of G, J, STEGEMAN, seer)-_ 3 _ - P Northwestern Lumberman,(old
1! 515110585 Of» 1 think It W0|11d 118“? If each member ol the subordinate her own convictions, and makes her. ll1:lr6e,_<>r1 #01,“ days. BEN! 11:} the FF196<l0l§i<_>f ¢—'l%I1- subscribers) .............. .. 4 00
puzzled a learned judge to decide accu- Grange would salve to attain such 3 as muchas any other resident of the VISITOR SUBSCRIPTIONS RECEIVED. oo,°,:li?.g"fiair§,°:::eli,:;ilzrfczndzeiigliactfl thre ‘,?,‘,‘,’,“‘§‘,}§ 0;:l°l;,',;,',,"'l')'e't";,' 1 0°
 at that table which we been to degree.»  :.‘.§i’.".§.‘.‘1":.n’at’§.‘.°.‘;“i.‘.'§’.‘.°..§:.‘§..‘g“z."§.':.‘:‘?.‘f.‘2.‘   cram    «mu > ' '° '
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3"" °’ ‘° 'e°°"°' would be fewer dormant Granges. tion for the se ection of proper teach l A P Talmad 9 $3 00, Robert mi-$.11 “That Aiicieut Mutton Choprzii gflifllflzy  ------------ -- ; 3
Now a few words to Myra. The blame l 1 - th l-Ll, erg the intellectual and moral train. ‘ ' ', g ' 1 _ It ‘ soon benecessar for somebody to pre— . . : ' ' ' ' ‘ ' - ' - - ~ - -‘ ,
_ I hasten 0 exp am e cause 0 is _ - , . Bolton, 1 00. W H Mather, 7 50, M are and publlsh ,, 00,, mg d,c,,,,,,,,,., ,,, ,,,_ Scientific American. .. . .  .. .5 20
D690 10“ 1f I °"°wd belle’ p'°d“°°’° slight, as the query has arisen, was it mg °i fine fmldhrenlv and everythmg F Fredenburg. 2 50; J H Coleman, or that people may beable to understand the 5b M0501“ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- 3 90
out. Yes, that article you contributed. -ntentl Hal 0,. an ovelsl ht? That I peitdu Dg 0 5° 00 ,l_nmagement' 1 50; B S Bigely, 2 50, E HOWE, 6 50; ex-senator‘s1_illusionsto distinguished gent_le- The C°“38° H99-Tfl1<~ - - - - - -- 1 €30
,, d 00 ,, . h 1 0 g T116 18W 5130 says, Th”: 811)‘ femfllfi Geo Farnsworth 2 50. J AC0,"-tl-l ht men. Materialforawork of this sortisra id- The L9“? - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- 1 00
P’°d“°°'3 ‘"1 n°_umer°' 1” W “t may disclose the merits of any who person, of or above the age of 21 years, l 50. Richard Kéeler ‘l 50, N E “,1 ly accumulating. While the subjoined oes Ttibune.Chica_g0. (W°8kl!)---- 1 59
broukht me to make this first attempt to ma have read the article Whether who has resided in this Sate three 3 '10 00 ’ ’ °‘,l>T.°‘°°.5 '°b°“°°’"P19‘° lie)’ 01’ Pl1!'&,B6- Weekly Gnphlc----~  2 -50
till a little space in this department. stmyngels 0,. acquaintances 0} Brother 1110115119» and in the t°W113hiP 10 (“Y3 on’ I ‘ b°° ’ “ mu mom both ‘ pl“ ma ”t‘m"'3 ' """-‘—"‘—"‘
next receding any election shall be

k\’a>—«l-do-—c,3c,;[\:,i—4v—4

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0, S A Nichols‘ pfliintuflor the lialxigpnglraphers who may under-
GOMerriam.825;LBAgard ° °°°m.‘." 5 .. .

, - ' The Ma1i- illiner—George William Curtis.

18) st‘ gearmdl g0bOEESH:"i)bru%h' That Man from Fremont—Pre_s1dent Hayes.

9W5!‘ v - 93' 1' 13- That Man from Mentor—Presideut Garfield.

Era W1lcox.'3 00; J A Marsh, That Lizard on the Hill—Governoi' Cornell. MW You. Jan. 12.—1"lour: sale-,1-5.600 bblu.

' H SFisk,2 60’ SD Brown, 2 50. That Prize Ox in the White House—Presi- m°d°““'° demand: fi“n- W""t~ ’/t@“5 better.

Frank Conn. 2 5

I’.'d°°d I f‘’‘’1 "‘°’° °°m°e‘°"* ‘,° “"' and Sister Green. I say it was sheer eligib e to the office of school inspec-
msh f°°d f°"h° may um” the ‘mud’ thoughtlessness, not wilfuluess, that tor,” and “Any qualified vote, in a
Deal‘ Si8t0l'. 311679 ifimmethinfl 13881505 lll my lmn-y to get the article ofi‘ for school district who has property liable

to-morrow toward which I am looking publlcatlon I neglected to memion tAl)_8r_8lS)(‘!SSt!(1"]eIl1t§(i)l‘;C(l1r0t;l titggstshalll lac
but have never witnessed as yet‘ It was l5h€m- I Cemiinly think I Should be dfilflgde £1 sifchc sghool (lIl)Spl1'l(:tml(lDleS.‘-i

th° Pfivilege °f meeting with You 3'‘ the wholly uirworthy of a place in the ccl- such person be an alien,”

THE MARKETS.

Grain and Provisions.

[O *1 0| 0) 0!
3.3% 3  ""

_ thr ‘mu .1 h't,$l.l0; 1 zsaooob.
E W Allis, $7 00; c M Slayton, “°§‘.f,_",’fi{‘,‘,*c',:,,,,, ,l,,,,,,,, C,,0p_Sem,,,y ,.o,_ i«"o.2§e‘l‘f‘ia-ep.,° 1.i’§o?i3sy..29sin’Bo°§u. March,
. 0; Ab_le Angel; A W Miller. 1 00; gar. ,§,‘;,‘,;’,,%@{,‘,-,1~'* =,,,-°"",,‘j,**,-.,A@§lf‘,§,~ 8,1,-,;;,9,e¢2=1,-.17@'>,a,:
State Grange this year. Ithought noth- umns of the V-,sl.l.oR had I l,_.,teml0n_ 01151 free Is)chools ‘age ghe piéilpe oftthbis Addison, 13 00; D H English. sh S d. hi’e1tis,l7zl'xoxle1,-;a'tely6laécglv7e; 'rx(i)i:tel.d Eves/ierui
- - _ _ ‘ _ . e war’ s o, ' ; uure. 5 7’. , ‘t, t
ing could prevent me from so doing but ally caused such a public slight of flililllélhelycshouul asscl())1v]VServ:ii:|)r;.) 0:; 4 D H Fuller $8 00, ‘Varren H,» “know Tl~gve_]er_ gliiotlah-e chagfilwgggegnélgéosi. l1;¢,rll;',".lu§’:¢_
W“ d‘“pp°mt°d' But Bmth" Hm’ Worthy Patrons. MYRA. the hi best interests of our children? vans, 3 00; M B V wllflamg, 7 00; 1) “Do you know the natureofan oath?” asked p([ixi1l1)l'.slI:l'eé'l1e‘,6tl'(’)!12;.Bt8&!2|2ll'élldel’ed,‘ sigh?
W110. bY the W5?» W55 fir“ M“t°' °f _ We esire to call attention to the Fitzgerald, 9 00; Sam’l Morrey, 5 00; ajudge ofacolored woman. 01!‘. Jan. i2.—-12:35 P. u.—Flour, $4.50
B90831 Grange. Save a sketch of the Memorial Services at the State Grange. number of youths o: 14 years and un- G Snyder, 10 00; Wm Lamb, 1 00; “yes, 3.1,; {reckon 1,109.,» tfielib sLg;J‘eaht.I.‘lu&i;0rslllze"r2:y c'Bl:1p:i1:lld$ilB;15.a shill,
slate Gmnge through the county pa. __ der who are confirmed in the use or somrl Mars, 5 00; A Lul.l;lel-_ l 00; w «You know’ then, wlmlllslolwearl, - ' - - R0 - . v

. . , _ si.r61/;No.2whit_e, 8'5/: . 3 ‘to. 77-’; N .
pen’ I made the best of my dlsappoinb Memorial services were held at 3 bad language, tobacco, and lLlt0Xl“' L- M Andrews. 2 00: Richard Keeler, aye,’ ,,,,l,, l mkonldm. 2 red,’ s1,ooI,s; relsctied. 70. Covr'nldull:ANo. 3,
ment by reading and drawing imaginary special session of the State GI‘BD£e- schoolsa more direct and certain in -

ing liquors. We need to make 0 r 1 00; W E West 5 :1. uflold up your l_.,‘,_,,l ‘ml ",e,,,,_,, she held :’,‘l§."id' 0”‘-d“”i N "Z3399; NW2 "hite»4"

_ , , , _ . . o. C L Mumford l '0; G S O'Brien . - - _ '10:-'24IIaurs. Flow. WI. I. 0 . 0 1 .
pictures of the meeting. Mr. E11115 one Wednesday afternoon Dec. 13. in ccm- strumentality for prevention of these l-00, G W Lel,,,;d_0 1 ()0, Hon ’ ‘]3]l:)Shtel10i)]l:ll(g9a.¥l]\tlidlgé)'}8)el?l‘e:‘lili|.&nollth whmh '1 c’pt-1 ........ ..    “ggio
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of the best producers of our Grange. mememtion of Brother Webster Childs, dellaslflg hfibltfil SiCh:>fi1S5h°,l“d be F0‘ Barnes. 1 50; Mrs Woodworth, 1 50; “I'll seud youtclail for this, you miserable 1. J ,2 _wh ' I _- _— '
Products of the brain are needed as well Lafayette E. Taylor and Sister Julia A. °n y g‘rdem' ° m‘ “emu” °"“&fM M Hall, 2 10. °F°3“"°- sses'ii“;mz)io.2iinpot or Jsn..e;iIo1a.a:“1i'iayb.,:icii'2§e3

_ , _ but should second the physical , _ _ “For what, .1 91- 1' . - ,
as of the soil. and for his Willing Pr0duc' Luce. moral training of the best homes. ' “gist .15 L-Webb» 51 003 And!’ M0159‘ “Fol; mains pm we Iansmso in #1110 ¢aw1%—__ ndolizi), nio.rle1§ctl‘veA,‘drrii’et  i‘:$ot,”i*°es1"§‘.§

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_ l _ _ l he - , , ,. and ill. _1 00‘ o W Button 4 50; M 9- Y9'.*°,1° era.“ I-.W-r o.,.c,,,,,, J _,;.,_w,, ,, F ,,_,,,., ., ll _,
is   or me. a       2:1: 3...‘.’?.“..’fif;..,‘ ...r°.'::.:“:3..::1 .2. E mm. 2  1: M   co; J L at ::.L‘i~.°:i:s::s.:i. .. ....*=.:.r*°.¢.*;‘§%.‘::.:    ci'm-it
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New Year to all. we pause in our deliberations and pay 3 celving represntatives from all classes g°nb‘i“‘9fi81rt‘g;vel‘i»&11ei;0'l‘hE‘;mAIl3S%I:ll‘bl)30, tker leave (11181 tow'n, case Iinnt borned in Ar- 54; corn, 199; oats, 5%. P cg" ' ea
Mas. JOSHUA BROWN. tribute of respect to some of our num- of holmef, if not ta1ded_ by tllielshept 1 00_ G H Cah-00u' ', 00, J F Mlllg.’ mam’ M g'_"_____—.._. $,9*,1,5‘_"§,g- 53%,-017%-/~P°rk.Jan.. $l7.l2%:F€b-:
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- uld do so cruel a of the highest type of all anima.e ex1s- tlonal and reform ,0, wk Dull P 8 _ _ _ _ receipts, 6,000; steady; prime s6.00@6.35;
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ll’ It cannot be that among so tence are born to live and die. We come counteract evil influences. bmgv 011 the -‘5th ms“ T1315 3h°“1’d ' ““”d ‘" °'“’“’‘'' ‘53°@”°‘ °°"“”°“ ‘° f"‘“’~
contributors all have failed at upon this stage of action, occupy the The State having recognized you as insure a full house.

our own heart, and not othermen's opinions of gééhoggeglz Jl)(‘%bflé§-1'8, , 2.2(').y4.30; stockers and

us, forms our true honor.


JANUARY 15, 1883.

TEE EBAKEE VESITQBQS

jlguuths’ flepaqtment.

THE QUEEN'S GIFT.
Where English daisies blossom,
And English robias sing,
When all the land was iragraut
Beneath the feet of spring.

Two litt'e sisters wandered,
Together. hand in hand,
_ A‘ong the dusty highway,
' Their bare feet soiled and tanned.

'Twas not a childish sorrow
That filled their eyes with tears;
Their little hearts were burdened
With 5,» rief beyond their years.

The bright eyed daisies blossomed
In valley a.a.d in glen,

T? e robins sang their sweetest,
Spring smiled— but not for them.

Beneath the trees of Whitehall,
Within til‘)! shadows brown,
From out the royal palace
The Queen came walking down.

She saw the children standing,
Together. side by side,

And, gazing down wi'h pity,
She asked them why they cried,

"Dear lady," said the eldest,
“My little sister Bess

And I have come together
A hundred miles, I guess.

“Sometimes the roads were dusty.
And sometimes they were green;

‘We're very tired and hungry——
We want to see the Queen.

“For mother's sick. dear lady.
She cries ‘most all the day;
We hear her telling Jesus,
When she thinks we're at play.

“She tells Him all about it.
How when King James was Ding
We were so rich and happy
And had ‘most everything.

“We had our own dear father,
At home beside the Thames,

But father went to battle
Because he loved King James.

“And then things were so difierent—-
I cannot tell you how,

We haven't any father,
Nor any nice things now.

“Last night our mother told us
They'd take our name away,

And leave us without any,
Because she couldn't pay.

“So then we came together,
Right through the meadow green,

And prayed for God to help us,
And take us to the Queen;

‘Because mamma once told us
That, many years ago,

The Queen was James's little girl,
And, lady, if ’twas so.

‘-I know she'll let us keep it—-
Our home beside the Thames——

For we have come to ask her,
And father loved King James.”

Her simpl ~ story finished,

She gazed up in surprise,
To see the lovely lady

With tear-drops in her eyes.

And when the English robins
Had sought each downy nest,
And when the bright-eyed daisies,
Dew-damp, had gone to rest‘

A carriage. such as never
Had passed that way before,
Sat down two little children
Beside the widow's door.

They brought the weeping mother
A package from the Queen,

Her royal seal was on it,
And, folded in between.

A slip of paper, saying:
"The daughter of King James
Gives to these little children
Their home beside the Thames.”
——Rase Harlwick Thorpe, in St. Nicholas.

The Youth Reminded.

__—.

The Editor said, “Aunt Nina,
what has become of all your young
people? Have they grown too old to
be called youths, or have they all
gone weal?”

Vvhat answer could I make? I sug-
gested that the preparations for the

‘ holidays filled every hand and heart,

and that that pleasant, joyful lime,
gives no ones. chance to think of du~
‘ties. But all the time I felt sure that
as soon as the New year had been
.ushered in the letters from you would
pour down upon me. For do we not
make good resolutions upon the first
‘day of the year? and would not one
of your first resolutions made and act-
ed upon be to send a long letter here
to interest and benefit the many youths
whom we hope read these columns?
But two weeks of this new year have
passed away and yet no letters. Can
it be that so soon the good intentions
have been forgotten? Is habit so
strong with you that you cannot pull
yourself out of the old path? Or is it
so very hard to settle down to steady
pulling after the fun and frolic of the
merry vacation time‘?

I cannot believe that you have
grown too old to write under the
heading“Youth’s Column.” If you
have there certainly must be others
grown from childhood to take your
places, and where are they? But no,
you must be there; a year does not
change one so much.

Now I hear you say, “She is trying
to make herself believe she doesn’t
grow old,” (and up go your noses.)
“She must be getting well along in
years to try to deceive herself in that
way.” Yes, I do feel just as young as
you do in this, that I do want to
hear from you, want to know your
opinions of things.

Didn’t the paper look strange to you
last week? and that was the first
paper of the year, “enlarged and
improved." Mr. Editor didn’t have
us in mind, I guess. Must
I lke your Uncle Nine bid you 8411611
ahd than sitting in the chimney cor-
ner say Alack aday! Of what use am
I no one will heed my voice! But
little have I tried to do, and failed in
that little. . _

‘Mother Goose could make jingles
that delighted the children, but I
wonder if she could have succeeded in
interesting the youth. But since her
dgy and mine the children as well as
the youths have made such Pl'°81'°55

onward that I don't believe but that
the six months baby of to-day would
listen with disdain to B -bby Shafto.
My thoughts carry me away I must
bid you good day, or shall it be good
bye ? AUNT NINA.

Extracts from Report of the Railroad Com-
missioners of Georgia. ,

The right of regulating lnrnpikes.
bridges and feiries has always been
conceded and exercise.--l. In general,
and as covering the whole pi‘lllCIpl+',
when two paities deal upon wholl_\ ;
uurqunl terms the law protects iii 1
weak, as in the case of minors. femme l
covuns, and of the insane or imbecile. ;
It protects the weak, makingthem the
wards of the State, and providing ordi- ;
nances, etc., to see in their rights and l
gu ird them against imposition. ,

Not in be tedious, upon any one nfi
the foregoing grounds, llie right of
regulating can safely rest. Eacll ha-.
suppllr:-d the uctinl, practical ground ,
of legislation for ages. Any student I
will livid, perhaps, somewliat to his,
surprise, that in be case of railroads .
the right re sis not Ull any one of them _
singly, but upon them all combined.
In a word, that the regulation of rail-
roads by law is better fortifi -d by prin—
ciple, as well as by authority, than
that of any other single subject of legal
control.

Corporations, as much, being a legal
entity, dependent on legislation for
their very existence; franchises, s ec-
ial privileges, monopolies, turnpi es,
bridges, ’ ferries, common carriers-
these are each and all of them subject
to large control. The railroad is all of
these in one. It is a corporation, en
dowed with franchises and with spec-
ial privileges; a monopoly. a common
carrier, and it takes the place of ordi-
nary roads—for ail considerable dis-
tances supersediug them entirely.
Nor is this, by any means, all. In
each case the need of regulation of
railroads, as compared with the old
methods, is intensified, lbth on public
and economical grounds. The argu-
ment ls highly cumulative, combining
all the grounds in one, in a way sel-
dom panilleled, and each ground far
stronger than in the original analogous
case. The old analogies have grown,
some of them to be false and all of
them feeble.

To illustrate by the functions of a
common carrier: It has in great
measure displaced the highway ; it has
displaced the equipment of the same ;
it has displaced the old common car-
rier. Thus the road, the equipment
and the carrier are all special. The
owner, too, is special, no longer the
general public. The conditions of
competition are, in a large measure,
displaced.- The private methods
scarcely amount to competition at all.
It is a stupendous and absolute revolu
tioii, still difficult to appreciate; but
at length the facts are forcing them
selves on our attention.

On ihe public highways, before the
days of railroads, between important
p'aces there were always several com
mon carriers, between whom you
should choose, or else use the high
ways yourself on equal terms with the .
public carrier. There was real com
petition and protection here, and yet
or the public convenience the govern-
ment regulated eveu the old common
carrier, so subjict to competition.

1- ‘Y: * -.\I-

But the railroad is not thus free for
com eflng carriers, or for the custo
mer s own use. When firstintroduced.
it was indeed re arded as simply a
new kind of road ed, which custo
mere couli hire by paying toll. But
soon it was evident that the railroad
c impany must of necessity itself run
the road. Other carriers, or the custo-
mers themselves could not provide the
new and expensive rolling stock, en-
gines and cars. In like manner ex-
perienced en gine-men were necessary.
Almost any one could drive a wagon ;
not so an engine. In 9. word, the mo-
nopoly was greatly intensified by the
needful specialization of machinery
and workmen. Rapidly the railway
became for large sections the only road
available. The monopoly of this spec-
ial way is now usually the monopoly
of all available transportation. As al-
ready seen, the rlval road, if built,
would ensure the ruin of both roads,
and be a waste of capital, since either
could do all the business which offers,
and much more, nor could either with
draw from the competition.

The roads so shut up are condemned
(unless they combine and exact double
rates to pay interest on a double capi-
tal) to a duel. It is a war to the knife,
as though both were shut up in a dark
room with doors locked and no escape
for either ; for a railroad, if once built
in the wrong place, cannot be moved.
It must fight it out on that line.

* -X- I‘)?  *2.‘ +e

The railroad being thus a monopoly
of a peculiar character. entirely too
powerful for private competition, who
shall fix the rates ? Not the nionopolist.
the railroad, on the one hand ; not the
sliippevr, also a party interested, on the
other hand; but THE LAW, by some
method capable of properly and im-
partially fixing them, and from time
to time adapting them to varying cir-
cumstances. The object on the one
hand is to save the public from force,
fraud, secrecy, extortion and unj usi.
discriminatiou. Any failure to do this
is 9. deprivation to a. large extent of
one of the most important privileges of
the citizen. On the other hand, how-
ever, in the protection of the citizen,
every just right of the monopolist is to
be protected with like impartiality.

ae * 3.‘ -it * *

If the old methods of common car-
riage needed regulation by law, how
iucoinparably more important is such
regulation now, with the immensely
increased volume of business, with the
absolute impossibility of private com-
petition or self-help, and with the com
plexity of the management such that
not even the owners and shareholders
can at all understand the business, ex-
cept as reported to them by the man
agers. How much more is the public
at the mercy of the railroad manage-
ment, with our present huge com-
merce, than it was in the power of the
old common carrier, with his small
and comparatively insignficant little
barter ? Slowly mankind has been
adjusting itself to the problem—revo-
iuiionar y, In fact——astimated to be very
great, but not estimated at a tithe of
its real greatness. _

He who controls it, controls every-
thing else. He can set 11 one business
man and put down snot er. He can
set up one whole community and put
down another. Government, itself,

I cut, but imperative.

has no greater powers; indeed, gov-
ernments are among the things con

troll d. We have seen the foundagion
of the right of regulation in the cm

mon law as well as the civil, and also
in the deeper seated law of nature.
Not less necessary, in this right, is its
political bearings than in its legal and
economical aspects. .

We begin to see the answer to the
question: “How is the railroad dis
iinguished from the plantation, or the
store, or, from its yet closer analogies.
the factory. the mine, or the rolling
mill, and the like properties?” Be
cause it is a monopoly, and cannot
well be otherwise; because its powers
are immense, and of a public character;
so in fact, and so held by law and legal
decisions. It is important and in
structive to study these distinctions,
which are real and practical; and such
study makes the right not only appar
Suppose, in for-
mer days, a Inonopoly of navigable-.
river conceded to a company, wholly
unrestricted by law; how snpendous
the consequences, and how the grant
would need to be hedged about with
proper regulations and restrictions!
Suppose the yet more unlimited mo
nopoly of the great ocean itsilf, or of
the right of ship-building: yet even
such grants would fall short in impor
tance of the monopoly of internal
transportation.

Imagine a proposition of this sort
seriously made in the Legislature oftbe
State. To give toa particular com
pany, or sets of companies, the exclu-
sive right to all the hi hways and
public roads of the State : t ey to make
such terms as they shall think pro 1-
wlth travelers and carriers of freight;
what a shout of universal indignation
would this raise! Yet this wer over
the real transportation of t e country
has ignorantly and gradually been
actually thus transferred to the rail-
road companies of the States. Virtu-
ally, the highways actually used, and
the only highways which, in the pres-
ent state of commerce, man can afford
to use for any considerable distance,
to compete to advantage in the strug-
gle of lrfe, are the railroads.

Such is the general scope and char-
acter of the fundamental law of the
State, unusually and remarkably clear
in its provisions for the protection of
all rights. It contains no better con-
sidered or more argued feature than
that which provides, on the one hand,
for the protection of the public against
the unjust and unreasonable exercise
ofcorporaie powers; and on the other
hand against any interference with
their just and reasonable exercise.

The Tnnsportation Question.

[Extract from an address of Hon. E K.
Valentine to the farmers of Nebraska].

One of the questions now agitating
the people of this country, and in '
whlcli you, use. class, are largely in-
terestul, is the problem of transporta-
tion. The right to control railroads
by national and State legislation is
conceded by all, but how far that con-
trol may be carried is yet an open
question. The owners and operators
ofrailroads claim that we have no more
right to control or undertake to regu-
late the fares and rates of freight over ,
their various lines than we have to fix
the price of a reaper or a mower that
is manufactured by a corporation
chartered by a State. They claim the
money is their own, that they have
invested to build these roads and that
they should be permitted to regulate
fares and freight, the same as amor-
chant does the price of his wares. But
with these gentlemen, I have no
doubt, many of you disagree. The
national and State governments have
been most liberal and generous
toward these corporations, donating
large, valuable tracts of land to them,
and there is scarcely a county in this
State that has a railroad, but whathas
aided it most liberally, and to-day is
being taxed to meet these liabilities.
It costs large sums of money to build
railroads, and in our own State they
have been built in sparsely settled
sections, where I presume it does not
now pay to operate them. But why is
this so? Why were they built? Was
it not because these gentlemen who
owned lines reaching us from the east
and south plainly saw that in the near
future there would be a good paying
business for them? Did they not
enteninto the building of these lines
so as to occupy the‘ ground--to
prevent others from doing what they
themselves did as a matter of specula-
tion, looking for good returns in the
future ? But railroads are necessary to
you, individually and as a class. Your
interests and theirs are most intricate-
iy interwoven ; without them you can
not reach the markets with your pro-
ducts and your stock; on the other
hand they cannot prosper without your
products and stock to transport. - Itis,
therefore, plain that you should be on
most friendly terms. There should be
no antagonism between you, and it is
my opinion that it would be far better
for all concerned, if in fixing the rates
of fare and freight
THE RAILROAD MANAGERS WOULD
CONSULT
with the merchant and the farmer, ahe
producer and the shipper, and fix rates
so that each should be fairly treated,
that they should observe the motto,
"Live and let live.” But each railroad
is under the management of men se-
lected by the stockholders, under in-
structions to so handle and control it
as to best enhance the value of its use
to their benefit. There are as many
different methods adopted as there are
boards of management. If they would
all be honest with their patrons and
with themselves, operating their vari-
ous roads as purely business transac-
tions, I apprehend there would be no
cause for interference by national or
state legislatures, but the mode adopted
by many of them is, as soon as they
find that they are earning good divi-
dend unon their capital invested, they
proceed to "water their stock.” They
do not water it as you farmers water
yours, but they simply issue a. few
millions of dollars worth of “new
stock,” divide it among themselves
and then immediately set to work to
try and make their roads earn enough
to paya reasonable interest on all the
stock, old and new. Now, this is what
we are told they do, and it is this prac-
tice’ that compels, or will compel, un-
less it ceases, the passage of laws, na
tional and state, to regulate these cor-
porations.

RUB sprains, bruises, and lameness
with the paste made from salt and the
white of an egg.

NEWS ITEMS.
CivIL SERVICE REFORM — The
House redeemed itself tc-day. No
time was wasted in beginning work
on the Army bill, which was pursued
steadily to completion. Then, to the
surprise of most members of the
House, Chairman Kasson, of the Com-
mittee on Civil Service Reform, ap-
peared with the Peudleton bill in his
band, and claimed the attention of
the Speaker. To the still greater sur-
prise ofall, the bill was suddenly taken
up and passed “with all its imperfec
tions on its head." The bill as passed
is full of sounding words of reform and
at first glance would seem to indicate
a political revolution of magnitude
never be-fl-re known in the history of
this country. The following in brief
are some of the leading features of
the bill as passed: The president,
with the consent of the Senate, is to
appoint a Board of Civil Service
Commissioners, consisting If three
persons, not more than two of whom
shall belong to the same political
party This coinmi.-sion is to aid the
president in prPpaI‘ing a code of rules
to carry the law into effect. An im
portant part of the bill is the provis
ion_for securing open competitive ex-
aminations for testing the fitness of
applicants for positions in the public
service, now classified or to be classi
fied under the law. Except where
appointments are made by the presi-
dent by and with the consent of the
Senate. all the civil employes in the
departments at Washington are to be
thus classified, and will have to un-
dergo the same examinations as new
applicants for positioi s. Such exam-
inations are to be open to all persons,
and are to be held at least twice in
each State or territory in which there
are persons to be examined. Appoint-
ments are to be proportioned among
the States and territories according to
population. Al! appointments, in fu-
mm, are to be based upon the report
of the commission, and are to be on
probation. Each appointee must
show his fitness by actual work before
his appointment can be made abso-
lute. _All new appointments are to be
made in the lowest grade of the class
to which the applicant is assigned,
and promotion is to be based on merit
and competition. Wlieneveras many
as fifty persons are employed in any
of the postoffices, custom houses, or
other public offices throughout the
country, they are to be classified in
like manner, and become subject in
every way to the provisions of this
law. It is evidently the intention of
the framers of the law that no re-
movals should be made except for
cause. It is provided that no recom-
mendation of any senator or member
of the House in regard to any appli
cant is to be received or considered by
any person concerned in making any
examination or appointment under
this act. If this can be carried out our
repiesentatives will be absolutely with-
out patronage except in the appoint
ment of our local postmasters. Last-
ly, there is a prohibition against the
levying of political assessments.

The State Horticultural Society re-
cently appointed a committee whose
business it should be to take steps to-
wards securing legislation for reorgan-
izing the State Board of Agriculture
andenlarging its duties and powers.
A sub committee has been appointed
and is now at work drawing up a bill
for that purpose. This sub-committee
consists of ex Representative A. S.
Partridge, of Flushing Prof. Beals. of
the A ricultural College; Judge
Ramsde l, of Traverse City; ex Rep
resentative Charles A. Garfield, of
Grand Rapids, and Senator Monroe.
The bill will provide for locating an
experimental station, at the Agricul-
tuial Boll-ge grounds, where experi
inentsin improving cereals, propagat-
ing new species, hybridization, etc.,
shall be made for the public benefit.
It will also provide for the establish-
ment of an efficient meteorological
station, where more practical work for
the benefit of the farmers than that
now done by the United States meteor-
ologists shall be conducted. In order
to carry out the provisions of the bill
it is proposed to place the control of
the stations in charge of a board en-
tirely free from political influences
and drawn from the leading horticul-
tural and agricultural societies and the
State Grange.——Detroi’t News Corres-
pondence.

Tl-IE HOTEL CALAMITY IN MIL-
VVAUKEE.-—At about four o’clock on
the morning of the 10th inst., fire was
discovered in the basement of the
Newhall House in Milwaukee, and in
about half an hour the whole building
was substantially destroyed. That
half hour was crowded with horrors
which can never be understood or de
scribed. Of the many who were forced
to jump from the windows twenty-four
were killed outright upon the pave-
ment below. Twenty-one other per-
sons are known to have been burned
to death in the building. At this writ-
ing the dreadful death roll is increas-
ing and the extent of the calamity is
not fully known. Seventy are known
to be lost, and it is feared a con-
siderable number may be added to
this figure. The building was six
stories high, and, in appearance
was one of the finest in the city. The
dispatches say, however, that it was is
mere shell and local underwriters had
refused to place any insurance upon it.
It was insured in Cincinnati com-
panies to the amount of $125,000.

THE SENATORIAL CONTEST AT
LANSING.——Tl1e supporters of Senator
Ferry forathird term have insisted
upon the usual caucus for the nomina-
tion of their candidate. ’I‘ wenty seven
republicans have declined to be bound
by the behests of any caucus in this
matter and have refused to sign the
call. Of these, nineteen committed
themselves still more definitely by
signing a resolution not to go into cau-
cus. The election of senator must take
place in joint assembly of both houses
and 67 votes will be necessary to a
choice. A call for a republican caucus
was made for the 5th inst., and was
signed by 54 republicans. This num-
ber was reinforced by two in the at-
tendance at the caucus which was
held on the fifth as called. Mr. Ferry
was nominated on the first for-
mal ballot. This is not by any
means equivalent to an election. as
eleven more votes above the caucus
ballot are necessary to make up the re-
quired majority.

And now comes an exciting re on
from England of a cheap meth of
separating the metal aluminum from
its combinations. This report is ex-

citing because the metal is both strong-

er and lighter than iron, is non-corro-
sive and is one of the most abundant
minerals in the world. In its oxide,
it is one of the chief constituents of
common clay, cryolite and many other
substances. It has long been known
toexceed all other metals in useful
qualities, but no cheap method has
been known for separating it from its
CHli’1lOlJl.lLld and it has been too dear
for general use. The rumor of the
discovery was considered sufficiently
auttpeutic to send across the ocean by
(38 8.

It is reported from New York that
Vanderbilt has taken a hand in the
Canadian Pacific railroad syndicate.
The Grand Trunk and the Canadian
Pacific have now become the two great!
railway corporations of Canada, and it ,
is a race to see Which Will come our. 1
best. It is thought that the Canadian l
is reaching out for the Northern Pa E
cific. l
LANSING, Mich., Jan. ~l.—Mr. Bix-f
by of Lenawee, introduced a resolution
prohibiting the use of railway passes
or acceptance of reduced rates of fare
on railways. This provoked an audi-
ble smile, which broadened into a roar
of laughter when Mr. Coots’ motion to
refer itto the committee on railways
was carried with a rush.

FOREIGN.

The great French statesman and po
litical leader, M. Gambetta, died in
Paris on the morning of the 1st inst.
He has, for In my vears, been an im-
portaut power in European politics-
second only to Bismarck in influence.
Gambetta’s characteristics are best set
in the fillowing extract frm-n, an ex-
change: His implacable war on Cas-
sarism during the session of lstisi-70-
the last of the corps legislam; nis ac
tivity in the revolution of September
4, 1870, which put a period to the sec-
ond empire; his indefatigable labors
as a member of the Government of Na-
tiounl Defense, his patriotic efforts in
the provinces during the war of
1870-71. his despair after the capitals-
lation of Paris. his attempt to prolong
the struggle, which, through the fee
bleness of the Bordeaux assembly,
proved abortive; his agency in bring-
ing Tbiers over to the republic, and
the earnest support he gave him dur-
ing the latter’s presidency; his unzip
peasable opposition to the reactions
ry ministries of Marshal Ma.cMahon;
the able and daring campaign that he
conducted against the conspirators of
May 16, 1877, and the great In iral and
political elevation that the electoral
victory of the autumn of 1877 secured
him——all this is well known and still
fresh in the public mind.

GEN. CHANZY DEAD.~—PAlllS. Jan.
5 -—Gen. Chanzy, the well-known
French general and life senator, died
suddenly last night. Gen. Clianzy
died of apople xv at Chalons. He will
be buried there. The papers deplore
his death, uniting his memory with
that of Gambetta, the latter being de-
scribed as the soul, and Chuvzzy the
sword of the resistance to German in-
vasion. The Times says: The death
of Gen. Chanzy, following so quickly
that of Gambetta, must disturb many
political calculations, and will increase
the uncertainty prevailing as to the
immediate prospects of French politi-
cal parties.

The floods in Europe are unprece-
dented in extent, spreading misery and
deva.-tation on every side. Many lives
have been lost and thousands are left
homeless and destitute. A house to
house collection will shortly be started
throughout the German empire in aid
of the suflerers in the flooded districts.
The Prussian government has already
granted $125,000 for their relief and
the government of Hesse has given
the same amount. The subscriptions
in Prussia reached $875,000. Large
sums are arriving from England and
America.

Some Farmers in Council.

“The National Agricultural conven-
tion” met in this city, last week. We
confess to some antecedent skepticism
in regard to the body. Almost every
profession and calling in this country
is represented by some sort of an asso
ciation which operates, in some cases
somewhat speculatively, in its name.
The most active or obtrusive of the
ofiicers and committees are sometimes
very little known in their professions
and trades save as they succeed in
procuring advertisement through the
associations to which they attach
themselves. Many an almost briefless
lawyer figures as secretary of some
law organization. We suspect that
some physicians are for better known
as ornamental officers in medical soci-
eties than to their patients. Nearly
every calling has its financially illegi-
timate speculative side, as well as its
material and quite legitimate appara-
tus. The latter feature impies inven-
tion, patents, markets and measurably
monoply, with respect to which there
are men who buy, sell and get again.

When, therefore, we heard of this
national agricultural convention we
supposed we should find abody of men
concerned chiefly in patenting, buy-
ing and selling the implements so
necessary to farmers, but whose hands
never touch a plow in its actual fur-
row. It was, therefore, a pleasure to
find actual farmers whose personal
presence was worthy the senate of the
United States. In the nature of the
case, the leisure and the money impli-
ed in a tri to some central city, the-
oretically in any of the States, presup-
pose somewhat of past success, and ac-
cumulated capital. The convention is
as a consequence made up of the most
successful of American farmers. The
members as a class had fine heads, ex-
pansive foreheads, and steady, large,
pure eyes. As a rule their hands were
large and strong enough to prompt
somewhat of caution against an over
friendly grasp, or against a conceiv
able defensive blow. The discussions
had a wide range and concerned the
more comprehensive aspects of Amer
ican agriculture. Artificially produced
forests, irrigation, rotation of crops.
physicial geography, re-enrichment of
soils, and the inevitable “tariff,” were
among the topics. The debates were
in excellent spirit, the speakers were
informed; they used excellent lan-
guage and all were moved by evident
honest desire to attain the best results
for and in their calling. It was man-
ifest that the convention was unsel
fishly devoted to the best temporal
interest of men. The chief postulate
was, “the chief aim of man, as guards
this life, is food.” What, therefore is
the best cm for iven parts of the
world ‘I bat ' 1 best repay and

7

are the most - conomical and best ap-
paratuses? To whaf uses shall surplus
timber be applied ‘.’ How shall forestry
supply timber growth for the plains so
as to shade the river courses, preserve
the lountaiu heads of streams and so
guard contineuis against fires, tem-
p--sts, drought, and locusts ‘.‘ How
sliallyouugm-n be retained in the
rura-I regions and trained to pure in-
] ielligeiit lnallllflml ‘.‘ VVhat of the
trans-poriatiou problem as related to
cheap food for consuzuers and just
gains to the farmer '3 is protection, or
free trade best 1’ H-')\V shall the nation
be best served in adniiuisterlng gov-
ernnieiat land.-‘.’ Shall there be a sys-
tem of inland canals? Shall the gov-
ernment ceoutrol railwa_\‘s‘.‘—and so on
to the end of the practical application
of principl-s wh so consiileration im-
plies as good brains as did theoretical
specul l.llUl_l.~ like those by Adam Smith
in his "\Vc-alrli of .\'.~i.iioii.<-i.”

\Ve say very cl:-arl_y that, as one
m:in_i-mid to us in private conversation,
“brains and N-“idling rule, even in
farming.” .\Io:lier Earth is ve
indulgent to her children. In kin -
liest cliiiiates she gives sustenance on
very r-any terms. Simplest fruits and
game supply the savage, but man's
moral grade is determined by the
terms upon which he is content to set-
tle with Nature. He must be a savage
who is satisfied to simply exist with-
out labor. Therefore it is true that
the spontanel us banana is an enam
to civillz itiou. When men at the oth-
er extreme of the scale enter into ex-
alted and dignified terms with Mother
Earth, and till the soil scientifically
and industronsly, as do those who
cniuposi-d this c.anv«-iition, ibey are
straightwzay exalted to genuine nobil-

ity. scliolarsliip and ‘:llli'C\‘SS. In this
and telegraph

ra lmiy, new.-paper,
age, he does largest thuig.-4 witna
tli--usand acres, or his thoroughest
things with one hundred acres, may
enter the noblest of brotlierhoods.
We were impressed by the clean
countenanc-es of these splendid man.
One would judge that they can look
God and man squarely in t':e face.
The English nobleman has it peculiar
charm in his quiet repose of personal
presence. Stantion, wealth and habi-
tual homage by mcn gave the English
gentleman an air of quiet. unassum-
ing, impressive gmiiliiy which is far
above ridicule, guinea) ing, or counter-
felt. So Isl-o have tliese American
N-‘pl‘€‘<(‘.lll.Mi.l\'t,‘ f--rim-1':-A an air of per-
.-sonal purify and ,'~."llllcli'.\N simplicity
which qu to cimrins him who under-
stands its genesis and philosophy.
The correct doctrine which can exalt
that agricullurnl p1‘.>feFsl()n, and throw
aboutit tin-,cli».irm which will more
effectually retain the children in that
calling is l)- ynnd estimate. We believe
this happy He-vret will yet enter in as a
factor to solve and bless our future
American social cconomy.——North-
western (llirislirm I-lrluoca/(1, (.'}u.'cago.
The treasury cattle (:r)m:Iil'4si()I] asks
for $200,004» to stmiip out the lung
pleague and r.--open the British mar-
kets lo AIueri(-an beeves.

THE REAPER DEATH.

Tlhilzh —At a regular meeting of Moscow
Grange, No. UH, held December ‘£2, 1882,
Resolutions of respect for a Brother dead, and
of sympathy and condolence for sorrowing
friends were ad ipted and ordered spread up-
on the records of the Grange.

HHEDMATISM.

All Pain (lured by firs Treatment,

ssiZ‘>“’.A.BSOLUI‘E CURE“?
VVAEIE. A.1N"I'IE13
When Directions are followed For full in-
formation, l7t-stimoiiials, Circiilars,etc.,
A ldress with stamp or apply to
P I?!) B‘. (i- IE1), N1. I?.Ii()I)I£So
Universal Dispensary, 1351 Lyon St,
Guano RAPIDS, MICK.

Specifics for all Clirinic Dlsaases on hand.

WELLS. RICHARDSON & CO‘S

,IMPROVED
BUTTER COLOR
A NEW DISCOVERY.

g-For several years we have furnished the
Dairymen of America with an excellent arti-
ficial color forbutter; so meritorious that it met
with great success everywhere receiving the
' highest and only prizes at both International
Dairy Fairs.
Q‘Bi.it by patient and scientific chemical re-
search we have Improved in several points, and
now offer this new coloras the best in the world.

It will Not color the Buttermilk. It
Will Not Tum Rancid. It In the

Strongest, Brightest and

cheapest color Made.

Bind, while prepared in oil, is so compound
ed that it is lmpossl‘ ‘ for it to become rancid.
Q'3§wAR[ of all imitations, and of all
other oil colors, for they are liable to become
rancid and spoil the butter. _
9'}: you cannot get the “Improved” write us
to know where and how to get it without extra
expense. (#5)
5 WELLS, RICHARDSON 1 (.‘0i, Burlington, Vt.

' 44
l5dec

ii. v.-mioniinune,
MANUFACTURER,

Harnesses, Whips, Trunks, Blankets, etc.

92 Monroe Street.

GRAND RAPIDS, MICE.

I take pleasure in presenting to your favor-
able consideration my CASH PRICE LIST of
Harness V-'ork—HAND MADE~all of my
own manufacture, also to return thanks for the
liberal patronage I have received from the dif-
ferent arranges throughout Michigan. I shall
do in the future as in the past-—furnish the best
goods for the least money.
Farm Harness, White Trimmed Breech-

ing, Round Lines,Snaps. Rum Straps

and spread rings, complete, . . . . . . . . . .829 00
The same without Breeching, . . . . . . . . . . 26 00

“ “ with flat Lines, .... . . . . . . . .. 28 00

H " “ “ “ no breaching, 25 00
Double Light Buggy Harness, white

trimmed. from . . . . . . . .. .. . .825 00 to 30 00
The same, Nickle Trimmed, from 835 to 50 00
Single Buggy Harness, with round lines.

white trimmed, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. .. . 13 00
Same with flat lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 O0
Nickle Trimmed, 815, 816, 818, 320 and 25 00

ALL ORDERS RECEIVED UNDER SEAL
OF THE GRANGE

will be shipped at once, and may be returned
at my expense if not entirely satisfactory.
Address all orders to
Yours very respectfully,
A. VAN DENBERG,

92 Manon Srnnm, Gun Ruins.

preserve the soil that produces ? What


8

Allogan County Patrons ol Husbandry in
Councfl.

From the Allegan Gazette.

The annual council of this Order met
in Allegan and commenced work about
11 o’clock A. M., Dec. 19, 1882. Their
doors were open to the public during
their entire session, which lasted iill
4o’clock P. )1. They soon got along to
the time for the election of officers,
and the result was as follows : Presi-
dent, M. V. B. McAlpine; Vice Presi-
dent, A. J. V'anWyck; Secretary, J.
G. Stcgeman ; Treasurer, Sarah
Stegeman ; Lecturer, Lucy Spears;
Steward. L. C. Gilbert. At the noon
hour we had hot tea and a cold bite of
good food furnished by the sisters of
Allegan Grange.

After dinner we had the address of
welcome by Brother Albert Stegeman.
I wish every member of the Order in
the County had been present to have
heard this and the reply by Bro. Van
Wyck. Bro. Stegeman’s tone and
manner, rather than what he said,
made the impression that he is an
over-worked enthusiast who fears his
work for the public good is coming
‘very far short of his dreams, and fur-
ther that he will soon be a martyr in a
work unfinished. I am not ashoi‘t-
hand reporter and I regret it very
much, as I would like to use his words
and let the reader cull the meaning;
bntas it is I must give my idea of what
he said and run the risk of wrong re

rting. He bid the members welcome
fl? the field of labor for the agri-
culturist. He thinks the work ought
to be earnest, incessant, active, and
aggressive. To him the council’s
work should be warfare and nothing
else. Selfishness stalks_ all through
our land-—ln the public highways,
private lanes, and secret by-paths.

t devours labor, resulting in a
moneyed aristocracy on one hand
and pauper labor on the other. The
Order ought to unite to tight the for-
mer or soon the farmers of America
will be in the condition of the tillers
of the soil in Ireland and India. I do
not say that railway oflicials or legis-
lators or professional men are worse
than we are who constitute this Order.
Our warfare work can all be used for
some time to come rooting out inor-
dinate selfishness that is in us. We
need self-purification in order that we
may work harmoniously and effect-
ively. The selfishness daily exhibited
by Allegan County Patrons in the
store below is immense and astound-

ing. The stockholders ih the store
demand ten per cent interest and
good security for their venture. This
shows their willingness to take ten
per cent from their brothers and sis-
ters and the widows about us. They
‘do not care for the Order only so far
as it pays them. It looks dark about
getting out of the grasp of avarice and
selfishness when such work is done
among brethren. I beg ofyou, do not
rofess one thing and do the opposite.
he man who buys and sells for the
mere idea of gain is no better than
Jesse James. The people who wish to
exchange their commodities, the
products of their labor, should only
have to pay for the time and labor
needed to efi‘ect the change, and they i
could thus hold the profits on their
roductions. He thinks the teaching
in our higher schools has the effect to
sharpen the wits of the pupils to get
wealth without labor, to despise
work, and to be gentlemen. It
is wrong to take advantage of
people’s needs. VVhen a man takes ad-
vantage of a fellow-workman’s igno
rance, to get more than he earns, he
steals and is a robber, and in a moral
and enlightened society he would be
treated as a criminal.

Brother A. J. Van\Vyck in response
showed himself a thorough and cul-
tured gentleman, who had pondered
on this very subject and was in real
earnest in trying to find his way out of
these dlfliculties and read a title to
fairer skies for the mundane sphere.
He said real, effective labor is educated
and skilled labor. Such labor will
make freemen of the laborers. It will
dlgnify their calling. When the labor-
er pauses and asks why he labors, and
for what, he cannot be made a slave or
serf. Labor, to be made easy, efi'ective
and light, must become co operative in
each industry and then the industries
must become co-operative. This is a
necessity, and we ought to learn it
ve fast here in our discussions. Un-
sel sh labor will become efi'ectivela-
bor. Make our labor and lives touch
the labor and lives of others, harmoni
ously, and it will be a pleasure to live
and earth will furnish us a paradise.
We must be careful in our warfare for
the Order that we do not become blind-
ly selfish and injure others and other
industries and thus work our own de-
struction. The law of our lives is such
that we cannot secure happiness for
ourselves when we infilct injuries on
others.

Sister George E. J ewett read an es-
say under the title of “The Blinds
That Cover Our Eyes.” It would
grace your columns if it were to go in
here verbatim. I feel that those who
heard it will say that I mutilate it in
reporting. She started out by saying
that most of our enjoyments and
activities flow through sensuous chan-
nels—-through the senses. Political
partisanship is one of the blinds that
cover our eyes. When to go to a regu-
lar nominee as the only guide to a
voter, it is only a blind one. When
we vote for a drunkard and a libertine,
having a reason to believe him such,
the only charity that can cover such
an act in professedly good men is to
say that they are partisan blind. Ex-
cessive love of c-illce is the blind that
lets a legislator give large areas of
public domain to iron-hearted corpo-
rations and great subsidies to rich
contractors. Pupulal'lt.y‘ is the blind
that prevents the pastor irorn rebuking

kind of blindness, leading in the
blind, must end by a promiscuous and
disastrous tumble into a ditch.

The rest of the proceedings was
routine business, of interest to mem-

bers of the council, but needless here.
-3\‘-*

Dennis Kearney and Corporate Power.

As long ago as 1879, the press in va-
rious quarters of the country warned
the railroads, on the heels of the Cali-
fornia election, that while D:-hills
Kearney, as a social philosopher, \vv.s
a fool and a knavc, that, nevertheless,
his transient success enforced anew
the old experience that, if intelligent
classes of society, through ihdlffl-rence
or selfishness, suffer great abuses to
grow, without attempting either re
stralht or redress. that rude and angry
ignorance will surely reckles-sly rise
up to right its wrongs, behaving as
blindly in its fury as a mad bull, that
soils all that it does not shiver_in a
china shop. Kearney could not have
compelled success in California it‘ great
abuses in railroad and land monopoly
had not been suffered to flourish, with-
out opposltion, and Kearney, with his
crude, iconoclastic constitution, was
the clumsy organizer and awkward
avenger of an enraged, because out-
raged, people. Kearney was a miser-
able social quack. and yet the people
welcomed him because the State was
deadly sick and in its despair it
clutched at Kearney, just as drowning
men grab at straws. Kearney was a
demagogue, a social quack, an epilep
tic orator and a detestable incendiary,
and yet he was accepted by the people
simply because the obstinate folly of
capital in California had maddened
the people up to that point when they
were ready, since capital refused to
obey the rudder, to rule capital with
the rock. The lesson of California
needs to be heeded in other States.
Demagogues and social incendlaries
are not impossible to any State if we
do not hold railroads and other corpo-
rations to stricter reverence for the
rights of the people. Intelligence
that sees public iilj ustlce should stamp
it out on sight, under the forms and
methods of the law, and not wait for
ignorance to head a mob and sweep
away right in their restlessness under
long-endured wrong The people can
make and unmake the most powerful
corporation in the country, and the
moment their eyes are open to the fact
that their pockets are picked every day
by a conspiracy which enforces arbi-
trary artificial rates for the neces-
saries of life, from that day corpor
ate conspiracies against the public
weal are doomed to destruction. The
great corporations ought to be wise
enough to see that the creature cannot,
in the long run, afford to fight its cre-
ator. In other Words, the railroads
ai‘e fools to persist in fleecing and fight-
ing the country, for, if once the people
of both parties get aroused fairly to a
sense of their public wrongs, a Kear-
ney tidal wave will sweep over the
country that will make every clans-
ulan of the railroad conspiracy flee to
the mountain tops for shelter. The
eruption of public sentiment may not
come immediately, but it is sure to
come eventually and woe unto the
politicians that find themselves caught
with “dad under the load.” The col‘
poratlons are fools to fight the people
when the people only ask a fair show
for protection against extortionate,
artificial prices for the primal neces-
saries of life. The mood of the people
grows ugly and dangerous with disap-
pointment, and some day the floods of
enraged public sentiment will sweep
everything before it, the reaction
against railroads will be so strong lhat
discretion and decency will be lost
sight of, and we shall be as rude in
our reforms and remedies for great
abuses as California was under Kear-
ney. Capital is a fool to trifle with the
people, when the people are right and
corporations will do well to remember
that thepeople, in the last analysis,
have the power to force the creature to
respect the rights of the creator. In
telligence, enthusiasm and organize
tlon within both parties will, in time,
bring corporations to their knees. The
time is not far distant when the people
will cry out for protection. Under
these circumstances, the railroads, if
they are prudent, will stop putting the
screws to the people, for the latter will
not always forbear.—Marshall States-
man.

To Take out Milk and Coffee Stains.

These stains are very ditficult to re-
move. especially from light colored
and finely finished goods. From
woolen and mixed fabrics they are ta
ken out by moistenlng them with a
mixture of one part glycerine, nine
‘parts water, and one-half part aqua
ammonia. This iilixture is applied to
the goods by means of a brush, and al-
lowed to remain for twelve hours (oc-
casionally renewing the mostening.)
After this time, the stained pieces are
pressed between cloth, and then rubbed
with a clean rag. Drying, and if pos-
sible a little steaming, is generally
sufliclent to thoroughly remove the
stains. Stains on silk garments, which
are dyed with delicate colors, or finely
finished, are more difficult to remove.
In this case five parts glycerine are
mixed with five parts water, and one-
quarter part ammonia added. Before
using this mixture it should be tried
on some part of the garments where it
can not be noticed, in order to see if
the mixture will change color .If such
is the case no ammonia should be add
ed. If, on the contrary, no change
takes place, or if, after dying the oligi
rial color is restored, the above mixture
it to remain on the stains for six «..-.i
a clean cloth. The re’ niaiiliil: dry
siibstance is carefully taken off‘ U.

the 51313 of his own church and of :'I.-,«
own m,~,mi;ers. It raises him up to,
the kj;_]g4lOl’1] above this earth an-ug
makes him eloquent in describing that i
and avoiding this. "._l‘liei‘e is little hope‘:
for the C')ll;:YPg‘allI7ll in the pevv:-1,
whim the }—.asloi‘.is e.vvl_\‘ up tllei‘-.>.'
VVliat is it that ulln«.l_-‘ oilijc-.y~:s :;:lli‘
makes two ca>...‘u;.-: to govern in our s‘. l‘
clal afi‘.;.ir.-‘.’ ()'..: coo"-‘-.l li:S:3 the lake
and .)_e':lai,l-cl:-.-e r-.tng.- the ‘pai'loi‘s or,
me 1,-,__.,_, gel.-ty while’ it expels -ftillll.
shgmeg his \‘ll;’.illl':. lyilts law only,
hold; ,,_ \V,’)lJi’.‘L?J .. niari 3 local wlien l
She §_. ,1 r«i‘i'rlil.al or 9. =‘.aKpa,_.‘_-r. It 7-ji
a ,r.5,,,f,,g:)- blind state of society 'tli?‘.:.i
thus tr-cazs a W0maH- A‘ 3“ "*"g‘”3'i
1-Z d 3.0,‘,/,,__.ty We are Illl.'l(l’?‘ll by selfi;-“z-1
D9393 Shh,‘-. gtllpidiiy. to try to do as ‘
much work in as small space a-: we do,
in the store below. \V e_ are blinded,
to absolute meanness in asking‘ sol
much work from so few hands. lhis l

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means of?! izrilf-2. The ll-jure-».l place»

are how bril.-tlied over Wllil (}i’t.‘.‘ii¢! WL;- I

d l)t:lVV(‘v':ll cloths $.l.il lherl

tenors
' not th-:—‘i. i'(,‘!llU\"e/.l,

if the stall)
riiboiilg with
take it (:ti’.

is

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l-:l(n1,i3|t‘u :5!i(".l..

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,i~ llriif

- 13-, var<e.fiil lli»lli!‘ll'2!'.l‘

xiii; ‘.l.r- .-zi~l- -,-.-t‘lill}.7 l-.-»‘:'
ti/fr; A;/is/‘I,'r:(.r.n..
’l‘lir;. _ _ __
.4-‘,.-,,~'a.-run; ,2 .1 [.--a\ llit_l_ir‘e .u~-‘i-‘—iar’-
tlon ugjlggiqgii 1 (,‘r%ll'tI"-l!'_V\\l'Ir~€:, ill“.
Ainerilian, sag;---y pursiiiiig a llltllr’
9:-‘ml, a.lnl<-At iglls-2-es wll.-it. go-1-ll the

future good is gained he neglects that
while striving for some still remoter
good.—Herbert Spencer.

is applied with a soft brush, allowing; -
eight hours, and is then riihbcll with ; W,h,-Vqh a clever,
-niay :1“: alliinllailtljy‘
i L‘:u‘-'al'ullt'

-‘t 2

dry lirezlll will et1:il_\'5
To i‘e.-loll» lire ll-ll;-ll, at , _
‘ililii 5:-liitirsii of glint-arable, oi‘  1

'lv't‘,3.-'l1lI".i-‘

p-..~slrll-: day <lfl'ei.-. liiiii, :-:‘.i.,i -tvlleu the  LI-'=‘~‘~' ‘u‘1l'ii1:‘<3:‘-DES .

can Census

The North American Review. I

The Xorrll. .-lmcl-{can Reviezr for J3|l~ l
uarv opens with a svmposium in which 
three of the most prominent advocates l
in this country of the "Revision of l
Church Creedre,” namely. Rev. Dr. New-

man Smyth. Rev. Henry Ward Beecher I
and Rev. Dr. Lyman Abbott, set forth 
the grounds upon which such revision is l
deemed necessary as a defense of re-5
vealed religion against the encroach-[
ments of h‘KeDtlClSl'I1.!J.IJd as an adjust- 3
nient oi the i-ela tions between faith and 5
science. "University Education for 
Women,” a ryiestion that just now is‘
being warmly agitated both here and in ,
England, is discussed b_v Prof. W. Le;
Conte Stevens, who. though he zealous 5
lv advocates the measure. commands the 
attention and respect of its opponents‘
by the eminent fairness with which he

states the adverse arguments. Prof. 7
Isaac L. Rice gives a “I)efiniti'on of.
Liberty," deduced from a profoundly
philosophical study of the phases of po-
litical evolution, from the earliest
Anglo-Saxon times to the present
day. "American English,” by Gil-
bert M. Tucker, is a spirited
defense of the ois-Atlantic fashion of
English speech against the aspirations
of sundry British critics. The Rev. Dr.
H. W. Thomas writes an article that can
hardly fail to strike a sympathetic chord
in many a mind, on "The Responsibilities
of Progressive Thinkers.” “Bigotry in
the Medical Profession,” by Dr. David
Hunt, is a protest from the pen of a re-
spected member of the medical profes
sion against the first commandment of
medical ethics, which forbids association
with any but regular practitioners. Fin-
ally, Charles T. Congdon. under the sin-
gularly apt title of “Adulteiatioh of In-
telligence." exposes some of the grave
evils to be apprehended from the inonop
olization of telegraph lines. press asso-
ciations and influential public journals.
llfubfiished at 30 Lafayette Place. New

or .

The Old Capitol.

The burning of the old State capitol
at Lansing makes the following briel
bit of state history of interest at this
time: The constitution of 1836 pro-
vided that the seat of government
should be established at Detroit until
1847, when it should be permanently
located by the legislature In Jan-
uary, 1847. Gov. Felch called attention
to this provision and the legislature
attt-iiipted to carry it out. After long
and tedious efiort—Ann Arbor, Jack-
son, Marshall, Kalamazoo and other
places being determined to have it——a
proposition was carried to locate itoli
the school section of the extreme
northwest township of Inghani coun
ty. It was known to be an unbroken
wilderness. without even a good
wagon road leading to it, but the al -
surdity of the thing dlsnrmed opposi-
tion and the measure was carried ill
triumph. It was then voted to hold
the next session there, in hopes that
the difliculties oi the situation would
bring members to tlieir senses and
lead them tounlte on some available-
point. There was scarcely a house in
the neighborhood, and the site of the-
present city was covered with a dense
growth of timber. But. the comiiiis
sinner went to work cutting roads,
cleaning streetsallli squares and put-
ting up buildings. Lumber for fin
ishlng purposes was hauled in wagons
all the way from Flint, but in the face
of all difficulties the “old capitol” was
built and some sort of provision made
for the members who met in January.
184.5. Thenew village was first called
Michigan, and then Lansing.

Talking Slang.

it is within the limits of inoderatioli
to say that ninety girls out of every
hundred would describe every variety
of social pleasures or amusement by
declaring that they ‘had a good time,’
or a ‘lovely time,’ ora‘beautlful time.’
‘Awfully nice’ and’ awfully jolly’ are
sufficiently indefinite to qualify al-
most any noun in the dictionary, and
are conveniently vague ways of con
vi-ylng one’s impressions without re
qlliring that the impressions shall be
too closely defined or analyzed; and
they dispense with the troublesome
necessity of fitting the. words to the
thought, which becomes unavoidable
if one is obliged to find one’s own
expressions. Sling phrases constant-
ly present themselves as the easiest
and most obvious thing to say about
people, or places, or books, or sensa-
tions, when it would involve some
mental effort to describe them more
accurately.

The field of slang offers no resiril:
tions, and is as open to women as to
the privileged sex; and expression.-
the most vulgar and disgusting flirty
be heard coming from very prealy
lips. This slovenly way of GXPFFL-‘la
ing one’s ideas, exterminate.-i all dig
iilty and refinement of thought all...
speech, and makes a woniau not ol.l_\
common place, but common. ll
makes a girl’s mind seem a place open
to all comers——a court without a l-‘allu-
tuary. The accessibility and ‘lla:l
fellow-well met’ air go far to 4l9S[l‘1:_\f
the distinct, definite charm of .-i w..
man’s conversation. It is not lJ€~I'+.~s.
ary that people that speak good Eng
lish should be elaborated, or still‘. s :
pedantic. The very best and mo.
vigorous English is made up of -holl
simple words and idiomatic, i.laiu.~.-.-.i
6-xpresslons, and as far removed i'rol.-.-
"ormalism or zlil"ectation as slang itsclz.
The charm ofa clever fascinaiiill: ml-
inan’s conver.-ation, like the <-h:.r:;l
of some of the most beautiful ,r.l«le'- _‘
often lies more in the lI1Sllil.'t‘l‘ Ilia’: i:~
the matter.

A woiiiai: who wishes to a
that periiiaileiit charm of C()1‘lV€l‘S‘
::1ilti\’at.e<l wow ; ‘
p()S-E55. cl‘:- 
woi"l.< ail.‘

avoid elatlg‘

‘Hit and ‘l’l‘J‘ ll --‘,l.‘;‘~ .-'

.r.-';,»'...z.-’ it ‘(E-r-.-‘_-lit

5 wi-‘ll lllrlllllli

\\’iii~:.~; 2.3.-.<-k r.~:s,~llerrle.-i iiavc‘ been :

'.r'l.:' 7...-rm-ri 7lllli ll---.-.-lirlv ’lli!pl"--ii'.llt-

.‘.‘i1il'-iri:+.lier,i?. is 'l  3-:

.ose to the e:‘.i‘:l:,

plow then up and plan? young sets 0:,

fresh sell. some varieties hold out
longer than others.

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E VESITQB...

MR. VANDBBBILTS STABLE.

flow Ills Famous Horses are Car-ed
For--A Visit to Their Luxurious
Home on Murray Hill.

New York Tribune.

As the dwellings of modern Americans of
wealth have developed into palaces. so the
stables of l'i(‘}l owners of h0l'S8.‘~‘ llliw lit-come
buildings titrlcrl up in a mariner that ~—ui-passes
in co.-‘tllllt-.~.-‘ ziilll (—le_gzinl,-0 the lioii.~l~.-A of l-. large
majoi‘i'_‘.‘ o."'rl1r- popiiliirioil. l’i‘c-.~‘.~‘l.-il brick,
bI‘0\\'ll.~'llilll" and marble. l~o;~tly ulwlls and
plato.g‘;:l.-- .l~llll»illl'- to incite the illillll-n:lii‘e‘s

‘ stable ii pin:-c of luxury and even !‘l)!t.‘llLl0l'.

Maud S. and the other trotriil,~.; \\'0l|(l€‘i'S in
which \\'i‘.li:lnl H. \'anderl,lilt tllkr.-.-. pride are
housed in :1 manner befitting the pets of the
richest man in America.

A Tribiiiie reporter visited Mr. VariLlei'bilt's
stable at Fifty-second street and Madison
avenue recently, and was shown tliroiigli the
building. Entering from the office, the visit-
or found himself in 3. spacious room. It was
just after dark, and numerous gas-jets were
burning around the walls, the light streaming
through porcelain globes, each ornamented
with a broad band, in the center of which was
I horse's head. Walls, liooi‘ and ceiling were
all of polished wood, cherry. ash and black
walnut being arranged in strips and panels in
a way that brought out the beauties of each to
the best advantage. In one place a long mir-
ror reliected the line of sombre and stately
coaches opposite, and in another‘ a case of
nickel—plzite(l bits on a baickgrouiid of black
velvet hung glittering on the wall. A set of
Fox‘s English hunting scenes, and oil
portraits of Maui] S. and Fullerton in heavy
gilt frames relieved the harness of the
ash walls. In the coriier, on :1 plzilform of
ceiiieiit. a r-talilcimiii was w:llslliil;: a light
wagorlwliicli had been wllirlr,-d II\'(‘l' the l'llild
that aftcrilooii bcliiml Allllile :lilll l‘:.'ll'l_V' lion-.
The stable iiilplciiir-ills wllli-ll lzi_v iifllllllll lliiii
fiaslicd iii the git.-lliglit with their llr~ll\'_\‘iiloiiilt-
ings of poll.-zlll-ll ll1‘ii.-s, and the pull ill which
he dipped his spoiige was tlecorzitcd with a big
brass nioiiogmiii. Tilt-re was no S-4""lli of the
stallle iii the flit’. 'l‘lll- illli.-cs of ill!‘ ll()l'hI‘t€ in
the Hrzllls :1 flew fl-4-t :l\\‘;i_v vnilill M-.ll.-l-l_l‘ be
hezirnl tlii‘oli;:ll tho, tllil-k w:lll.- alllil Illl- llt‘ll\’y
(looi‘.~« of lll:il‘l; ‘.v:ilii‘.ir 2l!lll plritc 1.,'lilHH, Uiily
the iiiliii lit llorll on illc w.l-,-on in lllI'(‘(ll'lll]'
and the long line of r-o;r<-ll»-.- llgzlillst the will
gave the llli~;,rl-. lit-1?!-mo; iIl'ilHlll‘ll -.lilll l'(‘llll_\’.
E‘lP;,"(llli ii]i:li‘tilit-ll? :‘.i:_i' illlii!’ ll‘:li.lw of l'1lllllf‘U'
tioii with ‘.1 l-I:ll»ll-. T - .- no loull lllll:<l'. no
coilfli.-iioil llllll ill» llll‘i ill ll:l:~ l.il.r llzlll at all)’
time. livl-il will-ll .~‘-l::il- : llll.l2i.-‘ il‘l-:1-l‘l-oliicn
llliollll-1 .~‘t.l1ll.',fl'«-all in-lll .-onlc ll1‘\\' ox}-l.lit
on the road, or ill!’ fiilllli 1‘Hlt(.'ll lllll‘-*1“ l'lIlll(‘ iii
!‘li1llliDlll§_{ [lil'll' l-il- .:ll«l rm.‘-. ' lll:-il‘ll:ii‘-
ll€"“l(‘ts’ }ll'll\')' with .- \'(’l'. llfl‘ is of the
liglit \l‘;lgllii ol‘ tlir ll!‘ ('ll.H'll' .l lI.l ll lvrozul
strip of "!ll’l>l‘l >ll’(‘ll'lll' . :.‘ili~.~: the
floor. zlllfl llll'l'l' i~ l1‘I(J-‘l in ion ll...

Lookiilg illtll ‘lll-- lll. l(‘.‘.~-I'<i<)lll l1ll'_’.(t‘ cases,
with fiwliltla of plzlti--gill.-». cxllvllliill,-,1 on all
sides, W(,‘l'(‘ .“l‘l‘ll. Tlll‘ wzllls Ill mu room
above l'llt‘l'il<l“i ‘.\'l‘ll‘ «.-I" liliill‘ _'_;l‘l>>. illlll the
light froill tll<- l-oli:l ml ‘ll'1‘.lll|l‘-l i‘ <rl‘."l iii
a fi00(1ll],(lli ill<- .-‘ . . - _,l¢,';.llll~
iiig r~‘ll\'l‘I' of tho ‘ \\l'l"‘ illl
sorts of ll.'ll’ll‘.‘S.‘~_ i‘l- zlil \lllo.~‘e
only (ll'lI2lllll"lll w.=..- ll - of M1‘.
\'aiillei‘llili_ to rllo.~l- ill \ ' lllllor was
almost llidlll-ll ll_v :1 pro". on of lll-;l\‘_v l_~'il\'cr
d8(‘Y)l'llllllill4. .-\r the "4‘lili|l1lllIl oi" .\ll'. l’ll<-lps,
the l‘ll]|t'l'illl("l\1t‘illHI‘ill“ -nlillu. l'l\l) gmoiiis
i’ol'»cll llzlvk two illillll-ilw Plllllll_‘.I \iIlUl‘.‘¢, rind 8.
dllll-llftl}):l.l'illll'ilT l‘--4-Ilwl 3.3.‘ ll llI'lll-' mt’ glllss
was CllT(£l'f‘(l. K‘, -.3 ill!“ . till l'l"|ll‘l'. olitlle
lliird l':‘lll(‘lil lino ‘_ \\l“l‘ “.lil_;~ .1 it 1.‘-w of light
vcliil-ll-.~. tlllll llrollllu‘ '..ll'lll l:.u- llll-ll it tan-
burk li‘ll(‘ii. This is "J:llI‘ll ri.l- "\\.lllliilgli':i-ck,”
_”.1ltlll£‘l‘L‘ tho liHl'.~‘.'.~ ill-‘ e ..-l<-l-l-ll. The red
prossorl bi'i-‘Ii \\‘:l'ls of illi.- ;:l;lm~ wl-ic hung
with Ili(‘illl‘l*S of illillrzllg .-vl.-ill .~‘ ;ll=.d r’i:lUl)l'li.I—
ed llor.-«vs \YlliL'll, lviill '|‘ll1'll' lure of l-lllol‘ show-
iii;,' in tho Hvllll--I»llN‘lll'll_\ , lll'Utlll<.'l'(l ll pleasant
and strikiilg 4‘t'l'<t<'l.

The most lllici‘e.-‘iiil:,' purl of the stable,
however. -\\‘;i.< that <ll‘VOl(‘4l to the lll)l'.‘.46E.
Here tho liglli l'l‘oill l'.lllll<‘l‘<2llHT1115-jltls!llO\\’(3(l
long llllt‘N of lllI}\—\’lll”.“ of lljllll zllld polil-llicd
wood ll'lllllll<‘(l with Ill:l«-k wlililut. Bcyoiid
was 3. liilc of open stalls wlicrc Hllilirl tho pow-
erful l)lll'.‘li orli‘i'ia;,rc lloi:-‘<-l-‘. Ev-an here there
was no uilplciisliiit odor, iilliliilzg bill the lililell
of the clozlil l-‘tr-.lw with llllil.-ll rile liorscs had
been bedded down for the night. Up and
down the 1J{lS.~"rl,‘.(tt—\\'1l_\' llctwccil the stalls
moved about st1ii‘d_v gl'Ul)lllr3 (‘itl'l‘_\'lllf.,' food for
the aiiiriials and giving the lust fiilislling touch
to the bedding. The sll‘.idows cast by the
stalls, the deep panels of the roof and the
dark forms of the coacli llorses produced a
striking coillbiiilitioii of light and allude. The
picture was relieved and supplied with color

y the bright blue (‘.llUI'kt‘ll shirts of the
grooms and the iiiattiilg of plallcd straw and
i‘ed tape behind the stalls of the cousin horses,
and the etfect was still furtlicl‘ lliglitciied by
the glitter of polished brass which adorned all
of the stable utensils and shone in the gas-
light. Oiening the door of a large box—stall
at the oil of the room, the reporter‘ entered
it. The stall was lit only by the light
that came over the top and was in
I Itate of half darkness. In one corner,
u to the fetlocks in straw, stood
hfkud S. quietly eating her \vel1—oai‘ilell oats.
Maud did not quite like the idea of being dis-
turbed at her slipper, but, like: u ll‘c.ll—bred
creature of gentle blood, gave ‘l(-,‘l‘_\' little indi-
cation of her annoyance. The ilanket cove!’-
ing her was removed, and ii ,1‘ ticct-liiilbod
symmetry was brought out to the l‘nlll:or ad-
vaiii-age by the background of ligllt wood and
straw. She submitted to l)(‘lll;_.[ paired and
caressed with the utmost uncoill-crii when she
saw that the iiitruller was Mi‘. Phelps, and
paid strict attention to her slipper.

Lookiii;,' into the olllei‘ stalls, the other
racers \\'l‘l‘(5 seen quietly l-i‘iiil(-lliilg away on
their slipper iii the twili;.;lit. Buy Dick looked
up iiilpiil‘iiigly all Mi‘. Phelps, and tho i'cplli‘ter
entered his stall. After l'L‘g3l‘(lllI‘,,’ llil-‘ vil-.itors
iiiieiitly for‘ .t iiillilicilt, he glive :l l-oiltl-iilpt11-
ons suifi‘ and i‘etul‘iicd to his fl-l--.l. \\'llt-ii A1-
(line's stall \\':lrl l'(‘li('llU(l l.lt'l' |lli.lllK(‘l was re-
niovcdailll ll('l‘ good points l-oillilll-lllr-ll llpoii.
Aldine siibiilittcd gi‘lu-c‘-fiill_v—ill i".ll-I, sl-cnied
raitllcl‘ to like it. aiiill to be prolill or llll- praise
that \\'llH lii\‘i.~lll-ll upon her. ,\‘l:li‘ the door
leading into the CUlil'l-_\':ll'(l was iillzlt appeared
to be it box—st:ill. but whil-ll upon the
door being opened was .-cell to be 3
bell-rooiil. H4-i‘i' l-\'l-i‘_\' riiizllt sir-l-ps oill-: ill‘ the
liostlci‘.-<. ill lil'4ll‘l'lli lIL'llll llnil-l il':lilyillilli,:‘,:llcs
wi‘oiig.;' with fl‘ - lli|l"‘l'.\ In tho p;li!.i§.l.: -li\'id-
ing the roll: ll’Ulll l'l-.- llliiill Ml‘; rill.-ill llllriil-(l
ll l>l‘lf.,'lll‘ li;: l-ll-xi.--_-ll lll j4lll.~.~. l! uni-« luilf iii
the sll <‘1ll!1}.," moiil zlilll hull llil:-ilfl . 'llll- light
Illll‘l'lll_‘..£, iiito rho .~'l-<-pl'il;_:-l‘llo.l; 'lll‘oll;_(li at
green lr‘.tiAcl‘lii ‘:1 llizlllil u\'v'l' l?:l j._"lIl"lS on
that side. .\I l lull.-l‘ lights
are tilriicll ill‘ '»l'lllll;{.

Mi’. \':lIl-lli - -l llll ill 1879
and liili ' ii‘; <).-l.l.l. -of llll‘ ."U|.H‘l‘.'l!l;.', ycai‘.
it no--' U wirllllil 1ll<,- l;il*‘l. ll .‘.i -ll is sllill
to he ’\\- lull--il lllHll'. 'l'lil- ina-
tl:i'izil.~i l-i" \\'lll4‘ll is  l-vie-.l.lll-1li‘«-swd
' ~51 :l ‘.'r‘-illhigt‘ {II 7.3

l“iI'T).' .~<~-‘-‘ill ‘ll'l..‘|, :l!..£ llll‘ foot in
. '-:llil-. .\ll iliv l-m»l;:- :ll".‘ ~1i.;.-ioiis
Llllll 1lll- i‘1l,l\‘lil'!ilL' of !ll< ‘iillwl. 'l lll: box-
:,-Idll lll,'l‘lll5l\‘ll if ‘ -
t'l.c lltlil-in-. tllllilgll '. 
pzllllll .-ix

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liibil -ll'U l'iil',.l >_\‘l:il :;.~. _L;‘:‘ul)lil5 zln-.1

K:l~iliu;l 'll-l l'C"(,'lll Sliiillziy

tlllil sill-‘_\.ll':1zicil
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ii‘; ll.-.;i" l)\ "l.'l\V'lllg

lriilll  l‘.-plied:
Alli-lll‘i.'ii llrcd, I

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fail 'l'lll-
of lilllllilll
“ l_.« .r,  l ill; you ..ic 1-1'4.-[i_\'
will call it .-‘oven miles.”

The Bridgcton (Me) News calmly says: The
types last week made us say that “the
showers were not sufiicient to meet the
wants of inilkmen,’ etc, instead of millmen.

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Man ufacturers of In

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lirerul freight paid to Inn;
rd until delirrred. .417
so-nt free Beautiful Color
srructinns how any 0",
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has new typo throughout, is
some sh:-2,-t. It has re-_;iiizir

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depot in (hr count .
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Card of the Paint
can Paint.
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lliill other states, will coiitaiii all ofilciiil Prolilbition H

rl-liable

Keneral nevl‘.- report, a good Sunday School lc

quid R It I) b r 1-
1y moist or salt
burning cat: I.
Price; low, 41.-
No cash requir-
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E V E \‘l-lid Vliiiiples iliill
* for

* terms to ilzt-9
printed on fine _pliper rind is in every wily n hliUll-
coiitributor_s in hails-lls, lowu, Mllliie. Peiiiisylvziiiill

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written editorials both on tciupersnce luid general topics, and is Just the paper {-

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81‘-5 511?. lrio1lar.‘'-—Big Rapids Current.
«,,vooli general fliinlly newspaper."
plan and purpose.”~Colriw:rter Sun.
its pro‘-‘pci‘il,v."Mr.=.

and out-spoken. It is

“It is 11 good paper in every respect."

Will’-l9l.V F6813 and liberally .~iipprirte-ll."—S:iiiiii(-l Dickie

would do more to benefit the country

SA JIPLE FIfEI:'.
ldectf

Address,

THOMAS lilrAso"i°v“,lP

than a session of (Zoiigre-l-I." Geo. W,

“R, -~?(.'h<\1()lCl'tiH Co. PiOIIi‘8I‘.

is no on _r astaiiiich NEH) )Pl'llLl('8 ‘ii et b t ll *
AGTIIDU Rapids Pnsr._ ‘ ~ ” ' H W“ " “
“It is llriaht, radical and inellil-‘
.‘l[ar_v T. Lnthrzip, Pre-‘. Mich. S. W. (,'.'l‘. l’.
ulily eliitell, iilwa_\'.~‘ on tho right side: it Hlllhl to

“Tlie Lever is It jliiiriiiil of rare merit {L5 to ill-vl'~i,
l'iIi—‘iili-~.~‘ ziiiil I like it and rejoice in
“ l'hl» l.t‘\'t‘l" is (‘lt‘lU'. strong fearle--:
_ _ irrmill-i‘, and will. it shoul-i be
Prof. lll Allmiii IN-ll:-gs. "li~ nzltluiilil l‘ll‘!"LllllYl">l:
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l’A.‘l'lv‘l.!-.'ET .r- .vor./.. -gm; li‘....l.....,-1  /mm, ,l!l'.-)7.

.}enera.1 Commission Merchant,

181 South Water Street, CHICAGO,

BUSINESS AGENT MICHIGAN STATE GRANGE,
Noapoofiully Iollolh Oonolgunonh of

FRUITS, VEGETABLES. BUTTER. E008.
woon, HOPS, POULTRY, GAME, VEAL,
Ginsu Bond. Raw Shun, E11403, Poles, Tune-vv. be.

:——-—-——oo—..__ ——.__ —

BOIDEII MEI? of the I. I. PRODUCE EXGIIAISE ISSOOIATIOI.

OICVOOIOI Fol. ISM. lI77.

To Pntrouo III 8IIIpp0rl.——This is the only Oominluion House in Ohluge

Cflb

-ad and controlled by the Patron: of Husbandry. The chief aim of this Agency in :

'33- 300113“! ‘II! Payment to lhlppor-u.

Ind, ‘lo chill: the Highest Blur-kc-O pr-loo [or goods i-ooeivod. quality oonllduvd.

‘rd. Quick Isles and Prompt Puyment.

Ihlpporn in all States will receive equal benefits

yin; under Band: for the

KAIKIT IIIOITS. STENCIL!

Alabasiine

Is the only preparation based on th-
,-zlropei‘ principles to constitute a dura-

ll finish for walls, as it is not held on

the wail with glue, etc., to decay, but l
is a Stone ( erhent that hardens with l

age, and every additional coat strength-
ens the wall. Is. really for use by ad-
ding hot water, and easily in plied by
anyone.

Fifty cehts’ worth of ALABASTINE
-.4 il cover 50 square yards of average
wall wit! two coats: and one coat will
produce belt-~ work than can be done
with one coat of any other peparatloii
on the same surface.

For sale by paint dealers ex erywlier.-.
Send for circular containing the twl-in
beautiful tints. Manufactured only by

Al ABASTINE Co.
M. B. CHURCH. Manager,
Grand Rapids, Mich.

German Horse and Cow

P OWD E RS.

This powder has been in use for many
years. It is largely used by the farmers of
Pennsylvania, am the Patrons of that State
have bought over 100,00‘ pounds through
their puiun-..sii.g agents. Its compc sition is
our secret. The receipt is on every box arm
5-pound package. It is made by Dr. L. Ober-
hoitzer. Sons at Co., Phoenixville,‘Pa. It
keeps stock health) and in good condition. It
helps to digest and 9.88110‘ late the food.
Horses will do more work, with less food
while using it. Cows will give more milk
and bein better condition. It keeps poultry
healthy, an ‘~ increases the production of eggs
It is also of l value to them when molt-
lng. It is sold at the low est wholesale price
b R. E. JAMES, Ksnnuzoo GEO. W.
HyILL 4: Co., 80 Woonnaxnoii S-r., Din-non‘,
THUS. MASON, Isl Wanna S'.l‘., CHICAGO
and ALBERT STEGEMAN, ALLEGAN. Put
up L 60-lb. boxes (loose , price Exam‘ Cimrs
per lb., 30-lil boxes (of o 5-lb. packages. TEN
CENTS per lb.

I-'ENNO_:& MANNING,

Wlllll Ellmmlssllln Merchants,

117 Federal St., Boston.

Consignments Solicited and Cash Advances
Made.
Sawing Made Easy.
The New lm lrmul
“ F ll0.\llllill ill‘;‘lll_lili
“ SAVTJ

13ml) I:heIi_ru«.=t arui ’/Fcl.
-».c

nl f 111 tr I. (I Cataloglll-. «=«_r,nl:iinlni:‘ ,
 llnllof-ull uDsl1_l'IalCellliiI‘B. AGE‘ 1'5 W-15

. P‘. ‘J.
Monarch Lightning Saw Go. . 163 Randolph St. , Chicago.
l5ROV ‘. 0t

1l'..-It’.s' Am-ericun lllanual of

PARLIAMENTARY LAW ’

Is the cheapest and best. The subject is man.-
s >pl8.'lIl that every Citl.7.('ll or Society ineinbsi‘
Shoillll have it cripy.

(‘irr-lilar of couinienriatloii from Price by
leather tucks,
-*3l.Of,‘=. I’c-rtxlge stamps receii‘ -d.

Allllress, J. T. COBB, Schrmlcrzzlf, or

(5 IC(). 1;‘. WIS}! .

(lllozltioii this pap.-2-.‘ ilocniasriin, 1‘i. V

(‘.Ai"i‘Ai.\' Jli?.\‘woui>\'«.ef the 1,’. S. .-.i
l-all wit’ -at ‘Va: ‘r\.‘.i-git:-ii war-. in l .,
’ ..tlirlis.l;.'. H‘: luplfile to iilspeci
'eoi‘olr>gl(-2‘ll Hy’-si.»rll ol'o‘ui‘ :e'l.:_-ll:-,

~.-, zlill win-‘led to perfect 3. ii".

l the fariiil-rs will iilnz‘.-;

gr-

l‘J‘lll!" into po.-.‘:(-‘realm: ll.’ l.l'.l:" DI‘!-'(l.iC.‘ll(!7.l‘E-' I
of flu‘ :~ig'-iirl service ——L(t/mi’/if,’ [l’lpub-
' /iv//.22

’l‘iioit(>L‘<iH LY vvettirig the hair once
or twice a week with a weak solution
of salt water will keep it from falling
out. .

of this management  Badman lancer

faithful performance of the same.

This Agency will all Orders for any goods in this market,
'-munaooompanyhecrdlurfornoarthe

at lowest possible nun. Ouh

amount required ; balance to be paid on receipt 1:! bill

THOMAS XASON, Business Hanger.

—.-9-.. -

and BHIPPIN9 TAG! sent on appllloaflla.

‘New Harness and Trunk Stole.

T. KIN IN MEN T 8: C0.,

Manufacturers, wholesale and retail dealers in

Harnesses. Trunks, Blankets.
vvnxps, Ete.,
117 Canal St., Grand Rapids, Mich.

All woi'k our own make and guaranteed all
Hand Made.

Farm Harness, white trimmed, Breech-
iiig, Round Lines, Ruin straps,
Spreaders, etc. complete . . . . . . . . . . .. $29.00
Same without Breeching.. .. . . . . . . ._ 20.00
Same with Flat Lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 28.00
Same without Breeching , . . . . . . . . . . , . . 25.00
Double Light Buggy Harness, white
triiiiiiied . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _$‘.25.0(l to 8250.00
The same nickletrimmed . . . . .-$30.00 to 850.00
Single Buggy Harness, with round
4 lines, white trimmed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The same with Flat. Li'iies.. 
Nickle Trimmed, $15, $16, $15,820, 82:’),
We also make a fine Nickle Trimmed
Farm Harness, stitched 6 to the inch,
stock all selected, an extra fine arti-
cle, Breeching, Round Lines, coni-

12.50
12 00
to 

Mr. T. Kininment for the past five years has
been foreman for Mr. A. Vandenburg, and
now in order to build up a trade offers special
inducements to the Grangers of Michigan,
guaranteeing a better class of work than was
ever given to them by anybody.

All orders received under seal of Grange will
be attended to at once and goods may be re-
turned at our expense if not found satisfac-
tory. Address all orders to

Yours very respectfully

T. KININMENT.
117 Canal Street.

l5ji‘iily Grand Rapids. Mich.

LIFE INSURANCE

FOR PATBONS.
0

THE

Patrons’ Aid Society of Michigan

WAS DBGANIZED IN llE('.l'}MBEB, 1880,

to give the Patrons of Michigan an opportu-
nity to belong to

A Home Institution of Life Insurance

that they could control. As its name indi-
cnr s, it is FOR THE MEMBERS 0!‘ OUR
ORDER AND IOR THEM ONLY.

Its Annual Meetings occur at the same
time and place as the annual session of the
State Grange This feature was for the ex-
press purpose of provid-lng for a large repre-
sentation of the members of the Society at its
most important meeting of the year, when its
oflicers are elected. and without special notice
any amendment to the laws and rules govern-
ing the Society may be made.

The MUTUAL PLAN adopted by this Society
provides that an Assessment shall be made
ONLY when a member dies, and the
amount of that assessment is fixed when a
person becomes a member, and cannot be in-
creased at any subsequent period. This as-
sessment is graduated according to age, which
is an important and listiucrive feature of this
Socie'ty——one which should commend it to the
i".«u orablr consideration of Patrons,

If til».-re are reasons why people should froili
time. to time pay a small sum from their in-
come or their earnings, in order to sec‘.ire to
those depeiideiit an t.i'::>i1:- in an 1.-on l‘ of ilceri a
s.ur.i lliifricieiit to  lg -. ovl,-r the expenses and

1‘ ‘..zl.nt-s incident to that nice‘. trying pl‘-rioci of
. lire, those l‘6l1sn‘flS hold good when applied ‘.0

l

the Patrorls of our State
Appllcatitlils for hi-zruller.-s‘i;ip may be made

J. Vt’. EWING,
llatoii l(.;_r=llla.
W. B. L.A1\’G{. Y,
C-ciitre le.
'-EEO. W. EWING,
R0’-.‘=.
A ll. Gi\‘.l:‘-.l?.’N.
'~.‘.’l»ill6.d Lake.
J. (_+. JLAMSDELL
Ti‘ ‘tvci.~:«.- City.
A. N. V‘.'()Ol)lllTF}' Gl:‘.U. PR-KY.
Watervliet. VV:,orlwar‘d Lake).
or to Local Agents they may appoint.
F or By-Laws and Circulars apply to either
Will. H. LANGLEY, Pres’t,
or J. T. COBB, Sec’y, Ceiitreville,
tebltf Schoolcraft, Mich.

to
.3AME.‘3 COOK,
Adrian.
51113.}.-‘.'l—I BAR'l‘LET1',
T)r_vdcii.
£2 C. {,7ARl:'EN'I'I‘lPl,
Tmusiilpf.
C0i_lB.
Scli<>::lcz‘I1.ft.
 L. l{l~ll\YON.
l\‘1ui‘shall.

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