“THE FARMER IS OF MORE CONSEQUENCE THAN THE FARM, AND SHOULD BE FIRST IMPROVED.” VOLUME ll,-—-N0. 8. WHOLE NO. IB3. SCHOOLCRAFT, MICH., APRIL 15, 1884. [Printed by Kalnmanoo Publishing 00.] Publishers of the Daily and Weekly Telsgnph. Combined monthly circulation of tho- three papers. 'I2,5M). Entered at the Post Office at Kala- mazoo as second Class matter. Qlze Qrmzgz; iflisitar (ENLARGED) Published on the First and Fifteenth of every month, AT 50 CENTS PER ANNUM Eleven Copies for 85.00. J. T. COBB, Editor & Manager, To whom all communications should be ad- dressed, at Schoolcraft, Mich. Remittances should be by Registered Letter, Money Order, or Draft. §’Th:'s paper is not amt only as ordered and paidfor in advance. Officers National Grange. MAST!-:l2—-J. J. WO0DMAN,I’aw Paw,M ich. 0VERSEEB—-PUT. DARDEN, . . . .Mississippi. Lxc'rURim~HENRY ESHBAUGH, Missouri. Srswsen~W. SlMS,. . . .. .. .. . . .. . .Kunsas. Assr. S'rawsnn—JOHN J. ROSA, Delaware. CEAPLAIN ~—H. O. 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Then pray proceed,” I said. “I must, said he, “express surprise That any one with two good eyes, Or even one, should fail to see Spring’s coming must depend on me, When I come, then will come the Spring, And that’s the gist of the whole thing " “Ho, ho! He, he! Well, I declare!” A squirrel chuckled, high in air. "That is too droll —that you should bring, Instead of being brought by, Spring. I hadn't meant to boast, but now The cause of truth will not allow My silence; so I'll merely state That Spring for me must always wait. The thing admits not of a doubt; Spring cu.n’t begin till I come out.” Well, bless my stars! For pure conceit," Begun the Brook, "you two do beat All I have heard. As if ’twcre true Spring never came at all till you Were born, and can't come when your'e dead, I’m sorry, sir, you've been misled, But I can set you right. I know Spring comes when I begin to flow. When my ice melts, and not till then, Spring dares to venture forth again.” “Whew!‘; sneered the breeze, in high disdain, "You're wrong as they are, it is plain. V‘Vhen I first came, not long ago, I found you naught but ice and snow. ’Twas my warm breath, you thankless thing. That broke your hands and brought the Spring. The Robins and the Squirrels all Come only when they hear me call. In fact, I may assert with truth I am the Spring itself, in sooth. Spring’s here because l’m here, and when I leave, you'll have no Spring again.." ——S!. .‘»'ic-holas. Noted Sheep Farm. In company with u gcntlenian from New York State we visited “l’r21irie Home" Stock farm). The proprietor, Mr. S. B. Hammond. though only five years a Michigander, has in recognition of his abilities been made president of the State Merino Sheep Breeders’ As- sociation, supervisor of his township, and various positions of honor and re- sponsibility. He was busy the morning of our visit managing :1 large corres- pondence relutiug to the wool tariff question, which could not but benefit every wool grower in the United States. Mr. Hammond insisted upon our lunching with them and not being willing all the good things of life should go by us unenjoyed. we accepted the hospitality. Afterwards we stroll among the sheep. We see at a glance they be- long to the sheep aristocracy, and all wear earrings. Ewes, bucks and lambs are each kept in separate yards. Some fine ewes were noticed. Among the bucks are two “Wooly and Peninsula” which if we mistake not will figure high at some ISS4 sheep shearing festi- val. W'e were given photos of these two beauties. Among the lambs was one of which a noted sheep breeder said that the celebrated shearer “Dia- mond,” gave no more promise at the same ago. Those lambs from the buck Resolute are an exceptional lot, no- ticeable for their evenness, general get-up and fleece. Mr. Hammond understands sheep- breeding. His sheep have constitu- tion, symmetry of form, length of fleece, thickness of wool, fine crimp, and are all wool and completely cov- ered. “Prairie Home” stands on Grand prairie and contains nearly 200 acres, being about two miles southwest of Kalamazoo. and though we shall judge all sheep in future by Mr. Hammond's, yet we shall remember “Prairie Home" longer for the atten- tive hospitality of the host and hostess. E. W. 5. Every farmer needs not less than 12 kinds of garden vegetables, besides rhubarb, asparagus, and other perma- nent plants. We know that few farm- ers are accustomed to planting so many, and but few can name all the varieties they need: but by looking over a seed catalogue.a good round dozen can be found, which are indispensable on the farmcr’s table. Are all supplied with good seeds? If not,talk the matter up in the Grange; club your orders. and send to a reliable seedsman for a full as- sortment of the best. Many seeds for next year’s planting may be grown at home. Plant perfect specimens of your favorite turnips, beets, paisnips, carrots, etc., in a seed row; cultivate them well, and gather and store the seeds in the proper season; save the most perfect seeds of the annual varie ties,label them carefully, and next year you will have seeds more reliable, and better adapted to your soil and locality than can be obtained of the average scedsmun. Do not neglect the fruit garden this year. (me hundred strawberry plants will yield one bushel; and at least three bushels are required by every family. Do not pay a big price for “Big llob,‘- “Jumbo,” or other untried kinds. You will find Wilsons, with Crescents, good enough; but if you are fustidsous in your tastes, and will keep tl1cmi11hills,and give them as good care as 1‘cqui1‘e(l by your vegetable gur- den, plant Cumbcrl2i.nd,’l‘riumph, Sl12irp- less,Sliirts,M:Lncl1cstc1‘s and liidwc,-11.5. ’l‘urucr and Cuthbert are the best rod msplnz.-r1‘ic.~'., and Gregg is the best l)llt(:l{. Snyder, and ’l‘a.ylor’s Prolilic are thcbcst hardy bl:ickbcrrlcs. The lalllcl‘ is much the best in quality, but these v;lrietic>; are not sure to escape the rigor of our winters in every local- ity, and it is better to plzmt Wilson's liurly, Kiltinny, and Lawton. They will require winter protection: but it is better to plant the best and make sure of them, than to plant doubtful varieties and trust the weather. W. A. 15. Save the Forest and Prevent Floods. The banks, slopes and hills that border the sources and tributaries of our great streams were once covered with forests. Then the rains and the snows as they melted were held in reserve, that is, they gradually founsll their way into the rills and tributaries of the larger streams causing no sud- den rise or great freshel. in low lands. But now those hills, slopes and banks are bare, and the rains and melted snows rush in torrents from the sides into the tributaries that soon swell the large rivers whose overflow sweeps like a vast ocean levelingthe habita- tions and the fields and property in the low lands, bordering on the rivers. This is the case here and it is so where- ever the sources of great rivers have been denuded of their forests. The only remedy seems to be, cover those slopes and hills with trees again. v. B. The Future of Buttcr-Making. [Paper read by Mrs. G. M. Shattuck, of Pon- tic, at the recent annual meeting of the Michigan Dutch—Friesian (Holstein) Breeders at Lansing. Mr. President, Ladies and Getleman: It has been said to me, that no man can succeed in raising and dealing in thoroughbred stock, unless his wife is interested also, and assist him by her wisdom and cousel. I came here to- day to say to you gentlemen of this as- socistion—that. farmers’ wives as a class, are very much interested in fine cattle for three distinct reasons. First a woman can not be loyal to her hus- band’s advancement and uccess in any legitimate business, and not in» terest herself in it to a certain extent. Secondly, women can and do appresi_ ate the good, the useful, and the bean- tiful in the animal kingdom, as well as in fruits, flowers, and the waving grain. I really think the ladies are becoming more and more interested in the new species of cattle called Hol- stelns or Dutch Friesians; for who can look upon these meek eyes, clear positlve colored, symmetricall framed cattle, and not feel pleased? hirdly, women are interested in the work and money which its roducts bring, and money is as assent al to a womans hap- piness, as the sunlight and the fresh air she breathes. There has of late been a great in- duiry for the “coming cow.” The one for every or special purposes. It seems tome the inquiry has found an ans- wer among the Holstein. She meets the demand every time. If a man wishes a great quantity of milk for cheese. or to sell in town for use in families, this species of cows, gives barrels of the lacteal fluid to supply the demand. If he wishes to make butter, this cow will meet their re- quiremements in quantity, quality, and flavor. And a ter yielding enor- mous quantity of milk, the carcass af- fords a large amount of heel’ of extra quality, unlike the so-called Short horn, who appropriates the extra amount of feed to the making herself round, fat and plump. Our experi once has been so far that the Holstein cow will give the quickest return for the amount of feed given. Increase the feed and the next 24 hours will produce it in an extra supply of milk. But the setting aside this skirmish- mg, I will come down to real facts, let me give you a few statistics from the Agricullural World. “The importance of the dairying in terest may be somewhat appreciated, when it is remembered that two hun- dred mlllions, three hundred and fifty thousand dollars, are invested in this branch of industry. This amount is nearly, if not quite, double the money invested in banking and commercial pursuits. It requires fifteen million cows to supply the demand for milk and its products in the United States. To feed these cows, sixty millions of acres of 1-and are under cultivation The agriculruzal and dairying imple- m.,-nts are worth two hundred million dollars. The men employed number seven tholzsaud, and the horses one million. These horses and cows con- sumeannually thirty million tons of hay nineiymillion bushels of cornmeal the same of oat meal, two hundred and seventy-flve million bushels of oats, ten million bushels of man, and thirty million bushels of curb, to say nothing of the brewery grains and other questionable feed given. It costs four hundred million dollars to feed these cows and horses. The average- price paid to the laborer for wages is $20 per month, amounting toone hun aired and i-ixty-eight millions annual ly. The average cow yields about four hundred and fifty gallons of milk 2:. year, giving a total of sixty billions seven hundred and fifty million gal- lons. of milk a year.” Now, what is done with all this en- ormous quautity ofmilk? Quite a fair proportion of it is made into cheese, and a very large propor- tion of it is sold in towns and cities by the quart and pint for family use. But by far the largest proportion is made into butter, for butter is a staple article of food and commerce. Bread is considered the staff’ oflife, and why may not the same term he applied to butter, for whether the family be rich or poor it enters largely into the make up of every meal. while the article is good, bad or indifferent in quality and large or small in quantity. In Michi- gan very much of the butter is made by the women of the farm. In the foregoing statistics the term men is ap- plied to those employed in the dairy ing interest. It is true in large 6-stab lishments, but there is so much of the dairy business done on a small scale that itit is expected the wives and daughters of the household will man- age the butter making. Of course the men do the milking, feeding and car- ing for the cows, but the pails of milk are turned over to the care of the Women. Farmers keep from one to twenty cows, and the milk is expected to be made into butter, mostly. Home of these households have modern con- veniences, good cellars, plenty of ice, and, by far the greatest requisite, a sort of “cast-iron constitutior-.” But very many housekeepers have none of these helpers, and yrt they are expect- ed to compete with the first-class but- ter-znakers of the land. A person can not oflcr a greater insult to some ofthe farmers’ wives than to insinuate they do not make good butter. Yet the amount of poor butter on the market is tons. and the number of poor but- ter-makers are legion. It is said the “American people are a nation of grumblers,” and in rerraral to the butter question they are. We hear inquiries and complaints on every hand. Shall we eat much but- ter? What shall we do with our but- ter? How shall we market it, and how shall we sell it? If we agitate the question that butter ought to be graded the same as any other com modity, as wheat or com, the ordi nary groceryman begs leave to demur against any such procedure. He wants to retain the custom of the one who makes poor butter, as well as the one who makes an article of extra quality, and hence be mixes all to- gether, that the good may sell the poor. A few rich, fastidious people. who desire to use only the best the market aflbrds, are willing to pay a fair, remunerative price for ex- oelleut butter; but there is a large class who complain of the price, and still a larger class who complain of the quality. The making of butter in the past has been an up-hill business, not much encouragement held out to those who desire to make an excel- lent article, only a clear conscience and a determination to do right. At resent prices farmers do not get pay or the milk, to say nothing of all the hard work and money invested. But this is an age of progression, and it has reached the dairying interest. Men are on the lookout for the most profitable cows for this branch of in- dustry, and inquiring the quickest and easiest method of getting returns for the money invested. I nave al ready disussed the question of the kind of cow (Ho1sten)form which to get the quickest returns. Now what are we to do with the great amount of milk they yield ? In some localities farmershave combined and erected cheese factories, and a good quality of cheese is made which brings a fair- ly remunerative price. But because people do not sufficiently appreciate the value of cheese as an every day ar- ticle of diet, the market is Su0l1 over- stocked. Others living near town sell sweet cream for ice cream, and still another class sell milk in cities or towns by the quart or pint for family use. But all are not thus favored, those living remote from these out- lets and in the rural districts, cannot dispose of their milk except it is made into butter, and by the women of the household; and some of them have too many other duties, or are lacking in strength to carry on so much work. The question how shall we make our butter has a two-fold answer. First, the deep, cold setting process of rais- ing cream is the true method, and is certain to be used by the successful butter makers of the future. This pro- cess is fast raining favor with the p00- ple who are stud ing ways and means and their own best interests. For family use the family cresmery isa labor-saving convenience, by doing away with the washing ofa large num- ber of pans; and the milk is excluded from the surrouding atmosphere, fill- ed with its obnoxious odors, and the cream is of uniform texvure and tem- perature It ought to be slightly acid to churn and get all the butter. Once upon atlme it was not sup posed any but city people could in- dulge in the luxury of ice, but it will become an actual necessity in the making of gord butter, and no honse-- hold is properly equipped unless tbrre is a well filled ice house on the prem ises. Formerly those who style (I thunselves first class l:utler~m:-1-2:-n-4. ll.‘1Hl the method of washing lutfer will: water. But that idea has bun exploded. The improved nietrml teaches us to work it. till there is run! a vestige of buttermilk left in the mass of bu'ter. The highest lyre of butter made now—a-days, and whirl» will be the test in the future, is vvlnat is called granulaved, It has the ap- pearance of kernels of wheat or small sized peas It is made by using ll-e barrel churn, which has c(nnwn sense principles clout it, rzn=c='y, concussion, with no wheels or p: ddlrz-' to break the grsi ules or spoil the Vex lure. The sec: nd answer to lIlt‘qll(>t- lion is a pleasing «no, l.-scam 9 it takes offso much of the dirt. drudgery 81 d rare from us vumen. It is ll 9 co oy- erative or rcigl.bml'ccd cresnny All through the west the or-operative (creeniery is beiig estsblisbul. and the products of these institutions an- commsnding high prices, and getting the monopcly of the trade. Dairy butter, or that made on the farm, cannot compete, either in quality or quantity, vita. it at present. Crnrn ery butter is constantly quoted from three to ten cents higher than dairy butter. It would not be cons-iderqd scour»- my or lahor—ssving for each farmer in own a threshing machine. clover bullet, or small grist-mill, and do his own work. It is boner that men vllzo understand and like the llllSlI=FF;- should own their creamery Ill?-(‘lllll cries and do the wmk for the no igl: borhocd. This theory will apply in the dairying industry. At the cream- ries it. is supposed that a skillful per- son will he (—1]l],-lOy(=(l. who makes that his sole bl.lElIl€E!t!. His time, attention and care are not distracted by a series of different duties. Creamery butter is of :4 :nifcim grade, Color and texture, and will command the highest market price. In Iowa there are seven hundred ofthese cr~-op(-ra- tive creameries, While there are only eight in Michigan! Why is it that Michigan is so far behind her sister State? Surey it is not because we have not as good grass land and pas- turage or pure water, and as much wealth accordingly, to set in motion this branch of industry. And truly we have men of brains and good exe- cutive ability, to manage affairs judi- ciously. This subject needs agitation until some action is taken. It is a future necessity. Then why not establish creameries in different localities all over our beautiful, rich State, to meet th'e demand that is already forcing itself upon us? Why not, gentlemen of this Association? Now is the time to make prepara- tion for planting a few trees on every farm in the United States where the forests have been cleared away. The people of this country will be compell- ed to plant trees by and by, to meet changed condiiions, and to preserve the fertility of the soil, because fertili- ty derends largely upon the equaliza- tion of moisture through the hot, dry summer season, and this in turn de pends, to a considerable extent, upon forest areas. It is important that plant ing begin, even if in asmall way, to obtain requisite knowledge for more extensive planting. It is estimated by many farms rs of large observation, that one—half the area under cultiva- tion ln the old states, Inlg ht be plant ed with profit, to trees of the variety that produce useful timber. The Grange, from its inception, made tree planting a distinct purpose of the Or- der. Its founders recognize the neo- cessity for restoring conditions that prevailed long ago, when the seasons were more cquiable in temperature and moisture. If the Grange will only setthe example of tree-planting, the influence may be extremely valuable to the agriculture of the whole coun- tr . y —IIusba'ndmen. One farmer’s heme neatly kept and ornamented will have an influence upon surrounding places, and in a few yeaxsits effects can be seen for miles around, in every direction, in more tidy and tasty buildings and grounds. In eighteen counties in Central and Western New York, 2000 people planted sorghum each year. but cxperirnn ntally only, and on a small scale. About 30, 000 gallons of sugar are produced. ARBOR DAY, 1884. To the fcop/e of the State of Hick-» igan.--— At a session of the Lepislplnrs for the‘ your 188] the follcvrng resolution was.‘ adopted: GP Il'e. rltcmstiu r of ‘ God's sore" rests on hipler prcrvrds. srresling to? our letter nature and rurer irsfincfs, Lot nip ink that on Alb: r dry. IFS4. aw rylcin‘ effort l 9 '(I‘9(‘P tr hrutify with hut-' 1») cl fl riil F. our ll1Yl‘l rureteneg, A dry F[‘(‘T»l l1Il(r‘p' the but resting’ News of cur depnlerl ores Mnrot fail? to rrvivp pr9(‘i( us memories end tender recollections. Nrw tl‘¢=n‘for9, rurrurr’ to the fore- gmirg resolrtirn. I do lwrrly dun'gppfe- 'Ill1n(l:«_v.llw 24'} d:>vrfApy1'l_ ]{-‘84, to lw lrrrvn ss "Arbor dry." nvd recrm- nu rd tlo percrvl olscrvence of the wire tbmnplionf the state. In lsst'rrvor_v whereof. I have hereunto set try hrd end crnscd the great cervl of the state to lie hereunto rffxed. rt L8IlFlI'R.lblF 26th day of March, 1884. [L s ] Jrsun W. Brocmz. By flu‘ Governor: Hsrnv A (‘o2~‘A1~"r. Sro'_v of State, Pola!ces— New Varieties and How They are Obtained. Tbzit 11.9 possibility for improvement’, in the ]ml:ilu is prt-nt:-r tbms tbal ofany 4-flu-1' fnrin crop, is +-vidcnt. but that Pf‘- fun at improvt rm-ni must r-on;-tziritly be in pi'nurc.-‘s, to keep flu-m up to their }ll'(‘:s‘é‘lll high st:md:u'd or mlv.'im'e them; l)+*}'(lll(l. is :ibsolufvl_v ]l(’(’(’!~‘Ffll'_V. The’ potato has ll(‘Pll gr;:dii;il]_v and steadily’ improved from a “tiny little root” as itg; pan iii, to the large. beautiful tubers giown at the present (lay; ye-f, Wlllli}- ever care. selection and (‘lllll\':lll(lll has: done for them, it has Il(’\'f'l‘ been able- to Pl‘tl(ll('tlt(’ that inx-linzition to revert to its natural (-ondition, which inclina- tion is nianil'1's’r. to :1 greater or less ex- tent, everywhere in the vegetable kirg- dom; and, as in the case of the potato, the greatest cure and most careful cul- tivation will not suffice to keep thorn: from deteriorating, ultliougli it will, try :1 certain extent, arrrst and delay the process. But, thanks to an allwisc Providence, who has provided, and the- researches of man, who has discovered, it way not only to kwp the species to its present high standard but gradually‘ advance it beyond. We refer to our knowledge of the wav or power to cre- ate new varieties. The medium we employ is the seed ball. The tiny seed which the ball contains is sown. the plants which they produce, and which are the same as the growth from tu- bers. are planted and treated the same as though growing a crop of tubers, which in reality is the case. At the proper time the crop is harvested, which is a motley one, each stalk hav- ing produced a different variety, and as yet there is nothing by which you can determine their individual value. If the growth of all has been equally fav- orable, the varieties that show the greutest vigor or best quality wilf eventually prove the most valuable. Thousands of seedlings must thus be originated before one is obtained of as great or greater value than its parents: and anew variety. that surpasses all others, is hardly discovered once in a decade. The thirdyear from the seed will fix their characteristics and deter- mine their value. In the majority of cases the work has been for naught, but if the result has been the produc- tion of an extra fine variety, the origin- ator may considcr himself well repaid, for a fortune has been and will be again the price of such, and the benefit to the country at large can not be esti- mated, Better than Tobacco. The Marietta correspondent of the Litiiz Empress says: “The strswber~ ties and celery from one acre of land on the farm of H. M. Eagle, near Marietla, last year, hie ' ght at mar- ket one lhnusand dollars. On the farm, a few years ago, Josey-h Wim- dolph planted about one acre of tome»- tnes-. He sold in Columbia market one hundred bushels at three dollars per bushel. Nearly his whole crop was sold before his neighbors had any to sell. Mr. Rutter has taken four: hundred bushels of strawberries from one acre of land." For fertiiziug salt, address, Lurkin i Patrick, Midland City, Michigan. ,_,,,‘_ -...-...—'!.p,v.<--._-. . 2 @7143 grunge iéiigilur SCHOOLCRAFT, — — APRIL 15. Single copy, six months,____- 25 Single copy, one year, _._.._-__. 50 Eleven copies, one year --.._--- 5 00 To ten trial subscribers for three months we will send the Visi- “rort for----.___.._._.-__._..___.$1 00 For new subscribers, canvassers are aumorized to retain one-third of the regular subscription price to com- pensate for their work. Sample copies free to any address. Address, J. T. Conn, Schoolcraft, Mich. OUR CLUBBING LIST. Regular With Price, Visiroa. American Farmer .......... ..8I 00 8 85 American Grange Bulletin,(Lit- tle Grangerincluded) . . . . . . .. l 60 1 65 Atlantic Monthly . . . . . . . . . . . .. 4 0 4 00 Babyland . . . . . . _ . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 85 Century (Scribner's) ......... .. 4 00 4 10 Detroit Free Press (without Household) weekly . . . . . . . . .. 1 00 1 40 Detroit Free Press (with House- hold) w . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1 25 1 65 Deinci-est’s Monthly . . . . . . . . . .. 2 00 2 00 Die Lewis's Monthly . . . . . . . . .. 2 50 2 70 Farm, Field and Fireside . . . . .. 1 00 1 23 Farmers‘ Review . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1 50 1 60 Harper’: Monthl Ma azine... 4 O0 4 00 rs Weeklyl. ".5 ...... .. 4 00 4 00 Harper's Bazar . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 4 00 . 4 00 r's Young People . . . . . . .. l 50 1 75 /-Inter-Ocean, Chicago (w) . . . . .. l 00 l 40 Justice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2 00 ‘.2 00 North American Review .... .. 5 00 4 50 Ohio Partner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. I 50 1 65 Our Little Men and Women.. . l 00 1 25 Our Little Ones . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1 -50 1 60 Post and Tribune, Detroit, weekly) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1 00 1 40 Post and Tribune (Fri-Weekly) 4 00 4 00 Poultry Bulletin . . . . . . . . . . . . .. l 25 l 50 Poultry W -rid.... . . . . . . . . . .. 1 00 1 35 But-alNew Yorker . . . . . . . . . .. 2 00 2 30 Scientific American. .. . . . . . . . . . 3 20 3 25 St. Nicholas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 3 00 3 16 The Cottage Hearth . . . . . . . .. 1 50 l 50 The Continental Magazine . . . . 50 _ 35 Tribune. Chicago. (weekly) . l 00 l 40 The Pansy (W:-.ekly)........... .75 1 15 Toledo Blade . . . . . . . . .. .. .. .. .. 100 1-10 Wicks Monthly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l 25 1 50 Wide Awake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 50 2 60 ‘Woman's Journal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250 2 60 'Weekly Graphic . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2 50 2 50 INDEX TO THIS NUMBER. "When Spring Began ——Noted Sheep Farm- Snve the Forest and Prevent Floods—Tlie Future of Butter-Ma.king—Arbor Day, 1884 — Potatoes—New Varieties and how they are ‘Obtained —Bstter than Tobacco . . . . . . . . . . 1 Seed Corn—-Experiment Staeions-— National Grange of the Patrons of Husbandry——A word from Eureka Grange . . . . . . . . . . . . .. '2 '.7.‘he Legal Profession—Onr Judicial System- Who is to Blame? -The Beauty of the Law “Jim" Nutt and the Law —A Scandal on Canadian Justice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 The Machinery of the Heavens Running Down -—To the farmers of St. Clair, Huron and ' Sanilac Countiss—Self Raspect—Ainong the Grangos—0range Grange, No. 168 ——Adve r- tiseuient and Time Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 The Press of N-w York—-Postal J ottings— Notices of Meetings-Early Spring Time-— Housshold Help —Berrien County Pomona Grange——lmitating Expensive Leather -—Ro - mance of a Disputed Will . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 6 Jo: Girls—Micliigan Crop Resort, April 1, 188-i~‘1‘he Reaper Death—'I‘he Msrkets— Political Influence —Advertisenients . . . . . 7 Advertisments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S iiieliini Eiviilmeil. J. T. Cons, - Scuoorcnsrr. SEED CORN. A small minority of the farmers of Michigan raised and saved seed corn in 1883 for the spring planting of 1884. It is not too soon to carefully test what you intend to plant whether of your own zraising or that of any other farmer. Don't rely on any man’s statement of how it was cared for but give it a care- ful test and pay any price for first qual- ity rather than plant seed of doubtful. -character. Test your seed corn between a couple of sods by your cooking stove and test it -at once. A oonnirsie-ounimr asks the question “Is the Dominion Grange. Canada, in any way subject to our National ‘Grange?’ And asks an answerthrongh ‘the Vienna. In no proper sense of the word is the Dominion Grange subject to the National Grange. It originally received its A. W_ from the Worthy Master of the National -Grange and its Worthy Master is an honorary member of the National Grange. and annually reports tle condi- tion of the Order in Canada to the Na- tional Grange as a matter of interest rather than of obligation. There is no- thing more than this except our fraternal ‘relations. WE have taken some orders for adver- “iising from Jno. F. Phillips 5; Co., 29 Park Row. New York City. and are free "to say that unlike a large majority of the advertising firms cf the country, this firm seem disposed to deal fairly and promptly with their patrons. At least’ that has been our business experience -with this house. Their former place of business was in the Times building. fironss Mason. state agent in Chicago of the Michigan State Grange, has re- moved from 188 to 161 South Water Street. We did not get this notice from him in time for correction of his ad. on eighth page. The change is made to ‘secure more room for an increasing bu s- inesr. See his quotations of price of ._ fin this number. _ EXPERIMENT STATIONS. The importance of experiment sta- tions for agricultural advancement, has lztely come to be recognized by all the leading minds of the country that have given the subj ect attention. The Hon. A. J. Holmes, a member of Congress from Iowa, introduced a Bill on the 10, of December, 1883, to establish National experiment stations in connection with the Agricultural Colleges of the various States. The Bill first refers to the neces- sity of such stations as essential to elaborate the work of the Department of Agriculture, and set forth the speci- fic objects to be accomplished as follows: It shall be the obj act and design of the said national experiment stations to conduct original ressirches or veri- fy reported experiments on the physi- ology of plants and animals, the diseases to which they are severally subject, with the remulies fir the same; the chemical composition of useful plants at their dllftfellt stages of growth; the comparative advau tnges of rotstive cropping as pursued under a varying series of crop-; the capacity of new plants or trees for ac- climation within the isothermal lim- its represented by the climate of the several stations and their vicinity; the analysis of soils and water-; the chemical composition of minures, natural or artificial, with experiments designed to test their cimpsrative values for raising crops of (lllf:3l'8Ilt kinds; the composition and digesti- bility of the different kinds of food for cattle; the scientific and economic quesiions in the production of butter and cheese; and ailother re-ieairchs.-i of experiments bearing directly on the agricultural industry of the United States. The bill provides for the manage- ment of these experimental stations, and for an annual appropriition to each of $15,000, or such part of that sum as is necessary to carry on the work with such restrictive provisions as seem necessary to secure the objects contemplated by the bill. ’l‘liis is an important matter on which we need not enlarge for the reasons here assigned ought to and we think will convince any reasonable man of the great need of the passage of the bill by Congress. We hope our readers did not overlook the article on the third page of thejlast VISITOR, taken from the Lansing Republican. . "We have all along known that the Worthy Master of the Michigan State Grange was a strong advocate of the scheme of establishing experiment stations. and the Republican shows him to have been a pioneer advocate of these stations. S. A. Knapp, President of the Iowa Agricultural College, and chairman of the committee appointed by the De- partment of Agriculture on experi- ment sialions at the several Agricul- tural Colleges, has condensed a few reasons why the bill now before Congress should become a law. He says: “'I‘l.ie importance of a body of scien- tific experts and observers in the lead- ing industries,ha-. been fully recog- nized in Europe, and their beneficial labors are understood by well inform- ed men in this country. In the Unit- ed States we have the anouioly, among enlightened nations, of a people the prosperity of which depends large ly upon sustaining agriculture, and upon eliminating from it the uncer- tainties of production, failing to sup- port their iiiterests and d<-fleeting their school funds almost entirely to other lines of education. With no agricultural instruction in the common schools of the country. What can one or two stations on the Atlantic coast do towards educating halfa continent in the broad domain of agriculture ‘? As well might a single cannon, planted on Bnnkerhi Hill, de- fend the seabrard cities of the nation from the combined attack of the na- vies of the world. ” There are, therefore, many impor- tant reasons why this bill ought to be- come a law; to some of which, allow me to call public aft-ention. 1 st. The diversity in climatic con- ditions in the United States is so great that any attempt, by a single station, to give informaiion of general value, must be limited to pure scientificstate- ments, so narrow as to fail in accom- plishing the work designed; or allow- ing greater latitude of advice, such statements would be misleading in most sections of the country. The fruit trees, many of the forest trees, the wheats, the com, the cats, etc., adapted to the Atlantic States, are totally un- suited to Iowa, and to nearly all ihe great territor _, _ _ and Rocky ountains; and apositive. damage has been done to_ this mid-7 continent section by the distribution of the plants and seeds suited to a moist climate. A similar statement may be made in regard to other sec- ‘ tions of the United States. _ This diversity in climatic conditions is so great as to include, not only the plants, but all that relates to their pro- duction, the sales and the methods of retaining or restoring their fertility ' and nearly all the progresses in the‘: wide domain of husbandry. 2‘. The distribution of seeds and plants, to be valuable, must be done with intelligent reference to the re- ' quirements of the several localities to which they are sent. Marked climatic differences frequently exsist within the limits of a Szate, requiring “close ‘ discrimination to the dissemimatlon of plants. , 3d. The domain of experiment is very wide, covering such countless things and details as to almost over- whelm the investigator upon the threshold of his inquires. J udicious selection from the multi- tude, is of primary necessity, and ‘ an experiment station_ is valuable in pro- portion to its considerate selection of the more important lines of agricult- ural investigations, and its devotion to them of most careful attention. Agri- culture in the United States is so di- vsrsified that it requires s ations de- voted to the specialties of the several between the Mississippi’ ' TEE GBAHGE ‘VISITOR. divisions, and so located asto make the test‘-, llll(l€l‘ conditions similar to those in the districts to be benefited. To intelligently carry out the pur- poses for which the Department of Ag- riculture was created, to-wit : “To acquire and diffuse among the people of the United States, useful informa- tion on subjects connected with agri- culture, in the most general sense of the word, and to procure, propagate and distribute among the people, new and valuable seeds and plants,” re- quires that experiment stations be established in every State. * * * To the great work of establishing Agricultural Experiment Stations, we invite the attention of the thoughtful men of this country, and ask their aid, so far as they can indorse the views here presented. VVe have some very satisfactory en- dorsements of what we said in the last two numbers of the VISITOR in reference to the meager fractional rep- resentation by farmers in Congress and in the executive ofilce of this State for the last fifty years. This is a matter that a simple recital of the one fact, should be sufficient to arouse every farmer who has any sort of regard either for his vocation or the agricultural interests of the State, to a determination to look this mat- tel‘ square in the face, and so govern his future political action as to secure results morejust ind creditable to the farmer class. The local papers of the State are largely read by farmers. If these same farmers would by timely articles written to and for their own local papers, fully set forth the facts that we have shown, and the points we have made with regard to representa- tion, they would be showing a very proper interest in the farmer class and would have an important influ- ence in determining the nominees of the political parties in their sev- eral St-ate conventions. That there are plenty of farmers quite competent to fillthe executive office creditably to themselves and to any political party by whom nomi- nated, no well informed citizan of the Slate will deny. This being true, will somebody tell us why a representative of its most important interest—-a representative ofthat class whichiucludes fully one- half our population should not be selected as its executive officer. What we now ask as an introduc- tory movement on the part of our farmer friends is this: Sat forth in a straight forward, concise article, ad- dressed to your local paper the facts which we have mentioned in late numbers of the V1sI'roR——to-wit—thav. since the State of Michigan emerged from it territorial condition nearly fifty years ago. out of 100 men who have represented the State in Con- gress, and held the responsible oflice of Governor. but three have come from the agricultural class—but three have been called like Cincinnatus from the plow to these important civil po- sitions. The politician will hoot at this as of no sort of consequence. He will insist that trying to get a farmer nominated for governor is pretty small business and will urge that a man's profession or avocation should have nothing to do with the nut ter of selection. And yet the same poll ti- clan is one of the most persistent sticklers for locality. This part of th e town,or that part of the county 0 r State has claims more vital to the average politician than qualifications or fitness for the ofiice, and if the claims of locality so generally recog- nized as of weight, are worth consid - ering, how much more are those of a class so essential tothe very existence and prosperity of every other class. There is no other country in the world where so large a proportion of lawyers are allowed to make and un- make the laws as in this country, and it is often strongly suspected that the incompleteness and defects of leg - islation are chargeable to a wicked intention of providing for future busi - ness. Bsthis as it may there is no good reason why this class should be al- lowed to appropriate the most im por- tant and responsible public posltlo us. Administration's ’ like individu als }i:i1ake mistakes, and the present ad- ministration of our national affairs has perpetuated amistake committed by its immediate predecessor. Th e appointment of Geo. B. Loring to suc- med Mr. LsDuc as Commissioner of Agriculture, by the good President Garfield, we thought at the time was a mistake, and we believe that opin- ion is very generally held b y all those interested in agriculture who have given the matter any consideration . The sorghum interest of the con ntry has been the one most seriouslyin j ured and most loud in its complaints. Thi industry had just reached tha t period -of infancy when it needed all the fos- =terlng care of government for its rap- id development. The results of ex- periment and experience had fairly demonstrated the practicability of the profitable manufacture of sugar from sorghum. - But as this had not been done under the direction and by the authori- ty of the Hon. Geo. B. Luring, Com- mlssioner of Agriculture, it did not meet his approval, but on the ‘con- trary he started out in open hostillt y. 0 Ierpo wered at last by public senti- ment he has made some E-fl'.)I't to put ' himself right on this subject ! From correspondence that we find: in the press of the State it seems that i Commissioner Loring’s mistakes did not end with his earlier blunder.-1., Not satisfied with using the machin- ‘ ery provided by the State to obtain agricultural statistics, he has estab-: lished at Lansing a United State.- agent at a salary of $600 per annum. ; From what we have gleaned from a. ‘ correspondence between one of the oldest and most reliable corres{on- dents of the department in this State, we conclude that the Commissioner in this matter has simply duplicated some of his many mistakes. The cor- respondent certainly had the best of the argument, although the Commis- sioner had the last word. \Ve Patrons have for some time been praying Congress to elevate the office of Commissioner of Agriculture to that of a cabinet position, but while We think this is a very reasonable re- quest, we are quite willing to have this matter postponed until Dr. Lor- ing’s successor has been appointed. It would be amusing if it were not provoking to read the wise editorials ofthe AS(}ie'nt£flC American in relation to the bills before Congress to amend existing patent laws. Almost every number of this paper for the last three months has in addi- tion to its editorials had correspon- dence from inventors attacking Con- gress ridiculiug and denouncing agri- culturists in general, and the Granger in particular, and all because this large class simply want some protec- tion, not from a class of possible ras- cals, but from a class of actual rascals that have been plying their vocation for the last dozen or more years quite systematically. All this would not disturb our pa- tience but for the fact that those who ask for remedial legislation are all the while misrepresented. These invent- ors and their representatives treat the farmers and friends of the desired protective legislation as enemies of the inventor. Now this is an unau- thorized and wholly false assumption. Th: people who ask for thislegislation are not only friendly to the inventor and fully recognize his property rights in his invention, but they have no- where and at no time undertaken to cripple or destroy either his ambition for distinction, his hope of reward or his property interest in the outcome of his inventive genius. But gross outrages have been perpe- trated upon large numbers of people through the insuflicient protection af lforded the peopleiby the patent laws as they stand to-day. And the good people who are so heartly denounced not only as attempting to rob the in- ventor of his real property, but also in- tent ou destroying the stiniulatingin— centive to the full exercise of his in- ventive faculties, simply ask that the wisdom of our Congress shall pro- vide protection by law to this very large class who have for a long time, and still are exposed to the at- tacks of swindlers who, as the law is, have the long end of the lever. It is a matter of surprise that intel- ligeut gentlemen will parade their learning and smartuess by going over the whole ground of the progress of civilization growing out of and dependant on inventors. The facts stated and arguments made are nowhere denied. These pig-headed Grangers are not unmindful of the progress that has been made from the use of the sickle by their grand- fathers, to the self-binder, and from the wooden mouldboard plow to the sulky of Cassidyfand it is an insult to the intelligence of the people to waste words on the line of argument mainly occupied by these gentlemen. It is an absurd presumption to sun- pose that of the thousands of patents covering an immense number of articles offered for sale in ,the open market, that the purclids er can know that he is safe from molestation. Cases of lnfrlngrnent between inven- tors themselves are constantly before the courts, ‘and years of time are consumed in their determination.‘ It would meet every reasonable de- mand of the inventor to hold the. manufacturer of a patented article liable for infringement. To this it’ is answered that he may be irresponsi- ble. Is there no room to provide legal protection to the inventor in this case? We think there is, and it is to this kind of work Congress should give its attention, rather than listen- ing to attempts to susfiiln a patent law that exposes nine-tenths of the people to the attacks of rascals. REPREENTATWE Bruce, a promi- nent lawyer ol Cincinnati, laid down to the Ohio legislature the other day, a proposition which strikes an unpro- fessional reader as just, when he said “It is no part of a criminal lawyer’s business to clear his client if he knows him to be guilty. His duty in such a case is simply to secure a fair trial for the criminal. If the lawyer knows him to be guilty, he committs a greater crime than the criminal he defends when he attempts to secure his acquit tal.” That is sound doctrine, and when a lawyer goes farther than to secure a fair, impartial trial for his cli- ent, he is not a good citizen, and is an enemy to socie’ty.—-—Kalamazoo Gazette If this "Prominent lawyer’ had laid down this very sensible proposition ‘a I few years sooner, and laid 1‘. do»: -,a at all pr-’-per times and places he ‘at iilil ha\' —been more “gvronii'nen'.” than he now 1:, and it is quite likely the (‘in- ci- nati riot would not have occurred at all. A few prominent lnw_-.'<-rs and ju ’2es have it -in their power in bring th--judicial l)llSllIlt:':-* ofthis r.ountry to uiicii a (30Z;(lltlOll as to command re- ‘ -pert and confldeucr—a condition that ii. is a long ways from occupying to- day. VVlien the press of the country shall endor.-e this “Prominent 1awyer’s” Sl.'.il’(‘l-ii!-_‘l_l{. and be prompt to condemn viiilztimis of this proposition it will «lis- charge a duty to I>(!('l8Iy long neglected and introduce a reform tending to a curb of the evils if'l')lI.lpl11ll‘.F(l n‘. The Gazette has our tliaiiks for its sens-ii.~le endor.-aerneii‘. of the "l’i'o1iiin- em Lawyer." A POSTAL card sign:-wl T. }-I For- ster from tlieoili :e of :be librariall of the Wicliigan fI>l‘tlClllI‘.ll"r1l siciely, Lani-ing, gave me notice mat the report of the Society for 158:}, was sent me at the request of Hon. Chas. \V. Garfield. We have hastily glanced through the book, and saw so many good things in it that we thought, what a pity that one-half of the farmers of Michigan would not stop to read and fewer still appropriate to their own use very much of the results of the observation and experience of others that is found in this l)O'1k if it was sent them without charge. It would be shelved by many as asort of public document. VVe hope to find time to draw froui it seasonable ex- tracts for the benefit of our readers. IVE are indebted to the Hon. 1-]. S. Lacey, member of Congress from the third district for valuable zlocumt.-nts. In looking over congressional pro- ceedings we note with pleasure that this member seems to iiiiiler.-,-tand his official relation to those he represents and is watchful of their interests. CORRESPONDENTS who do not see their articles in print, need not get dis- couraged; we shall fiud room for more of them as the season advances. We renew our invitation for short articles for the Jotting Page. corn, Corn. In the recentgambling on change, the bears have won. Corn is now selling at 51 cents for No. 2, with re- jected nt 45 to 49 cents for good. Se- lect cars of rejected run neaily as [good as No. 2, with others nearly worthless for feed. I fill all orders subject to fluctuations of the market. THOS. Mssox. State Grange Agent, Chicago. B-ro. Cobb.-Here we are, No. :-I'.)0- alive yet but not very li Jely. The re- port has been out that we were dead but upon examination no corpse could be found. 011 the contrary a tolerably active Grange meeting regularly going through the usual forms filling out the time with discussions and literary exercises and enjoying ourselves so- cially, extremely well. Our attend- ance is but a small per cent of the to- tal membership. The “old regulars” do all the work with sometimes a little help from the OCC-151011818. At our last meeting we had a feast; held it in the afternoon and were pleased to be fav- ored with avisit from two sisters and four brothers from Martin Grange. There is no doubt these visits pay both parties. If you have never tried them and have any doubts as to their profit we advise you to invest a little time in a visit to some neighboring Grange. Do not look for returns in dollars and cents but look ahead to promoting the welfare of our country and of mankind and for advancing the interest and el- evating the characters and most of all helping to increase the influence of our Patrons. There. never was an organization and probably never will be one that will present to the farmer the many advantagesthat the Grange does when we consider co-operation in all its ‘ forms and its uniform State and Na- tional character together with the op- portunity for self-improvement where- by we can make ourselves better citi- zens and better workers in society. The only thing we wonder at is that so many farmers who show good busi- ness talent and judgment for them- selves wlll stand back and refuse to help along the work of the Grange. We claim that the Grange is especial- ly adapted to the wants of the boy or girl above fourteen years of age who ever expectsto take any active part in society a few years hence. Let eve- ry Patron do all in their power to draw all such worthy young people into the Order and then keep them there. Bro. Holbrook visited us recently and judging from what the public say he gave entire satisfaction. He can tell why the Grange is a necessity, its advantages and what it has accom- plished. In fact he can tell you any thing you want to know about the Grange. If you need a public talk for the good of the Order just call on Bro. John. He will fill the bill. Our Grange deeply sympathlzes with the Allegan brothers for their terrible loss, but knowing what we do about them, APRIL 15, 1884. think they w:ll soon be on deck again. VVe oiier izo suggs-st:ons for we believe they are equal to the eiiiergeucy and knowjust what to do. Hopkins, Apr. 10. 1884. National Grange of lhe Patrons of Husbandry. MASTER'S OFFICE, ) PAW PAW, March 22, 1884. f The amendments submitted by the last National Grange. to section 3, of ar- ticle III. and article XII of the consti- tution of the Order of Patrons of Hus- bandry, have been ratified by three- fourths of the State Grenges; and the articles as amended now read and stand as follows, viz: ARTICLE 111. SEC. 3. The National Grange shall meet annually on Wed. after the second Mon. of November, at such place as the Grange may. from year to year, deter- mine. Should the National Grange ad- journ without selecting the place of meeting, the executive committee shall appoint the place and notify the secre- tary of the National Grange and the masters of State Griingcs, at least thirty days before the day appointed. .»-.n'r1cnr: XII. Sectarian or partisan questions will not be tolerated as subjects of discus- sion iu the work of the Order, and no po- litical or religious tests for membership shall be applied. J. J. Woonnsiv, Master of National Grange, P. of H. A Word From Eureka Grange. An evening was given lately to the lady l1l'.‘Dll)9l‘S to furnish entertain- ment not to the Patrons alone but to the community in order to satisfy the skeptics. lliat we are not selfish or judged by the merchant, lawyer and other profession. Allow me to report it one of the uio.-it enjoyable as well as beneficial occasions of the winter. The part taken by the young people who have IIHVET taken part in public exercises before of similar cliaructer was its best feature in the Grange. This manner of entertainment we shall try and have repeated froiu time to timeduring the season, in order to revive Grange interest among the young people and prove to all observ- crs that to keep pace with all other professions we should have an organ- ization among the farmers. O. I’. Moli’l‘nN, Secretary. Bro. Cobb.-—The farmers’ institute held at Home Grange Hall, Coloma, March 8, wake well attended and if far- mers would carry home and put in practice what might be learned at such meetings they might be profited there- by. The first topic was Holsteins presented by A. N. Woodruil‘, which I lost from being one of the table committee. After dinner the subject, Clover, was presented by C. B Whit- conib. Mr. Baldwin suggested the utility of cutting clover seed while the stalks were still green, getting as good yield of seed and the straw making a fair article of feed for certain kinds of stock. Mr. Thomas thought second crop clover excellent for milch cows. A good part of the afternoon was spent. in a lively discussion of this topic. Do farmers use all means in their reach to Lenefit themselves? presented by Mr. Fish. Many great and growing wrongs he would have rectified by fra- ternal andjudicious suffrage, and by knocking at the gates of the Grange for self- protection in organization. Mrs. Wliitcomb says farmers do not give their children the proper benefits I fthe opportunities they have. If they did we would soon cease to be called mudsills. Uncle Joc. Mattrau says the average Granger has become too proud to keep still under the name of mud- sill. Mr. Merrifield spoke of the ab- surdity of politicians talking of pro- tectlve tariff on farm products, and hoping for the time when farmers shall be properly represented. Mr. Baldwin thinks we neglect the benefit of keeping close accounts. That no calling so heedlessly managed as farm. ing would keep a man from an assign- ment for any considerable time. The discussions of this topic took up all the rest of the allotted time except what was taken up by the music plen- tifully mixed in. H. Fuvou. Coloma, March 20, 1884. MAJOR HARROLD recovered through the New York courts $30,000 from the elevated railroad company for injuries received on the road. His counsel, Mr. Chauncey Shaffer, was offered a fee of $15,000; but he refused to take it, asserting that $25,000 would scarcely be enough for his services. Now, the question about the fee has been taken lnio court, and Major Harrold will doubtless rejoice if he comes out of the affair without getting into debt. It all goes to show that if a man desires to make money he had better keep away from the courts. What money the jury awards is generally swallowed up in fees. Probably the smallest and most unique postoflice in the world is a. bar- rel, which swings from the outermost rock of the mountains overhanging the Straits of Magellan, opposite Torre del Feugo. Every passing ship opens it to place letters in it or take them out. Every ship undertakes to_ forward all letters in it that is possible for it to transmit. The barrel hangs by its iron chain. beaten and battered by the winds and storms, but no locked or barred postoflice on land is more secure. APRIL 15, 1884. TEE S-BARS E VISITOR. “The Press of New York.” [Historic response to the toast, “The Press of New York,” by A. D. P. Van Buren, at a re-union of New Yorkers in Kalamazoo] Mr. C/rairman:—As children of the Empire State we have gathered here this evening. Many years ago, after having received our portion, from “the old folks at home,” we sought our fortunes in the west. And after long years of absence from the old homestead, we have assembled here, and, as we cannot conveniently go back and banquet under the old roof to-night, we have met to toast the memories of our grand old State here in our western home and those mem- ories so get the start of us just now, that one feels that his foot is on his native heath amid childhood scenes once more. My theme, “The Press of New York,” is too vast for me, in the few moments I have, to more than notice in abrief outline. Mr. Presi- dent, there are those here to-night who can remember when Albany was the center of journalism in our native State. Edwin Croswell, in 1826, be- came the inspiring genius of the Al- bany Argus, that staunch democratic journal, that wielded such a power- ful influence among the people at large. In the political field Cros- well had sturdy co-workers in Peter Cagger and the Cassidays. The Ajax Telemons of the old New York de- mocracy. The Argus was backed by that strong political power known as the “Albany Regency,” which even- tually merged into the Tammany Hall faction. The Albany Evening Journal was started in 1830, and Thurlow Weed, the Warwick of American politics, was made its ed- itor-in-chief. In him Croswell found a formidable whig foe, who waged a relentless war on Old “Hickory and his whole party. In 1826, William Cullen Bryant became editor of the New York Evening Post. It has ever been a sterling newspaper and has been largely influential in raising New York journalism to the com- manding position it holds to-day. Gen. James Watson Webb and the New York Courier and Enquirer which he founded in 1827-29 will go down to posterity together. The veteran editor still lives in New York. He has seen the old whig party with which he started, rise, flourish and disappear. The New York Herald was founded by James Gordon Ben- nett in 1835, and through him became the greatest newspaper in the land. Sometime in 1839 Thurlow Weed put the young editorial aspirant who was writing such slashing articles in the Jefiersmian, into the editorial chair of a new campaign paper called the “Log Cabin,” and told him to go towork and help elect Gen. Harri- rison. And here, in that marvelous political conflict of 1840, Horace Greeley won his editorial “spur:-1;” and at the close of that campaign, be- fore the smoke of battle had fairly died away, we find him starting the New York Tribune. And there, in a career as wonderful as it was success- ful, he earned the baton as chief of American editors. The New York Times founded by Henry J. Raymond near 1850, the New York World and the Sun, all hold the front rank in journalism. What shall we say of the literary press, that first budded. blossomed, and bore such rare fruit in the old Knickerbocker, under charge of those loving twin editors, Willis Gaylord and Lewis Gaylord Clark? We would gladly linger here awhile, but can only speak of its literary excellence as our first magazine, and of the rare treat we always found on its editor's table. It was about this time that the pens of Irving, Paulding, Fitz Green Halleck, lViliis and Morris and others raised the American press to the high- est literary rank. We can only give ameremention of the morals, relig- ious. agricultural and educational publications of New York, that are sent out every where over the land, as, we trust, leaves for the blessing of the nation. As publishers the Apple- tons and the Harpers are unrivaled in the new or old world. In the field of science the Popular Science Monthly has no equal in the land. In the realm of magazine literature, science and art, the Harpers and the Century bear the palm alone. Again, what London is to England, New York city is to America; what the London press is to the English people, the New York press is to the people of the United States; what the London fimesis to the English readers, the New York Tribune is to its American readers. Finally, the New York Press has produced in Thurlow Weed and Horace Greeley, the greatest of American journalists. objecting to 2: Railroad Commission, is ljkn 5 city objecting to employing icemen. Both police and commis- no u-9 employed only in enforcing what the law requires.—Memphu ( Ibom) Appeal. On January 26,1884. there were 45.’ 533 postofiices in the United States, classified as follows: First class, 83; second, 419; third, 1.777; follfth. 43.254- The first, second and third class ofiices are known as presidential offices, the postmasters bein appointed by the resident and confirmed by the senate. The number of money order postofiices ilsl 0.24.3, and of money order stations POSTAL JOITINGS. GOLDEN Wi«:ni)1.\'(i.——A very pleas- ant event was the golden wedding of Brother and Sister Wm. J. Nott, which they celebrated on the 27th or last month. They are charter mem- bers of Benton Harbor Grange and sixth degree members of our noble Order. Brother N.is a PastMaster and our present Vvorthy Treas':rer,and we thought the least thing we could do would be to offer our united congratu- lations on the happy occasion. The elements “supported the motion,” for that was the very finest day we have had this spring, and as we wandered out through the grove to the high bluff overlooking the blue waters of majestic Lake Michigan, breathed the balmy air and heard the love notes of thejoyous birds, we thought how fair and beautiful is all this world when love is there. The morning passed while busy hands were preparinga sumptuous farmer’s dinner, and at noon about fifty Patrons sat down with their loved and venerated hosts, and with joy and thankfulncss partook of the wedding feast. Gray-bearded fathers, matronly mothers, stalwart young men, and bright eyed, rosy- cheeked girls were all young in heart, and all united to make each other happy. By-and-bye a plate of gold coin and other presents appeared, some presentation talk was made, a poem was read, a reply by Brother Nott, more fraternal grasps of hands, a few happy tears amid the smiles and we separated. It was a farmers’ meet- ing—an exemplification of true Grange work, and as we sought our several homes we felt that we had made a full day’s march on our up- ward way. Bro. Cobb.-—I accept the criticism of “Old Maid” in the last VISITOR, and cheerfully endorse every word she has said, but the mistake was not mine-—it was made by the printer in not being able to read my manuscript. 1 said that a Congress composed of lawyers and monzed men, would never enact laws for the benefit of farmers, but the type set- ter got it lawyers and marrzed men. I thank “Old Maid” for her kind criticism and if I was a young man I would very modestly inquire why a lady of such in- tellect should choose to live an “Old Maid." CORTLAND HILL. Wheat in this vicinity, especially on Pigeon Prairie looks discouraging. On rolling land it is somewhat better with occasionally a very good piece. The poor prospect together with low prices and last years failure of the corn crop is tightening up the times. More and more am I convinced that if we are to prosper in the future we must pay attention to something be- sides wheat. We can not expect to compete successfully with the new and cheap land of the north west, or with India and _Russia in supplying the foreign lands. G. L. s. Noticing in the VISITOR of April 1 a communication from Zantippe of Saginaw county, stating that there is a good field for a lecturer up there, I thought I would reply through the columns of the Visrroit that I am en- gaged in just that kind of business, and will go or send a lecturer to any locality in the State when desired, and if any person living in the newer counties, where there has been little or no Grange work done, thinks there is need for the same, will correspond with me, we will give it our attention at once. Spring is a good time to re- vive Granges and let them grow with the advancing season. J orm Honnnoox, State Lecturer. Lansing, April 11, 1884. BBO. COBD—What is meant by the independent voter? Organization is just as necessary in politics as in any- thing else to accomplish an object. A scratcher will soon Jose his influence in any party. I think the proper term should be, intelligent, instead of “in- dependent." An “ independent" voter is generally one whose abilities have not been properly appreciated, or who has been scratched to death. or been beaten in caucuses, and has be- come soured. The primary meetings are the proper places to correct the evils of politics. Let every intelligent voter attend the primary meetings of his party and properly use his in- fiuenco there, and we will have noth- ing to fear. If we can't convince the majority that our views are best, we can't improve the situation any by scratching or voting independently. I pity the voter that don't belong to some party. A no-party man is equal to a cipher on the left. If farmers ever come to the front they must wake up and dress, and be fitted for places and contend for them. That's all. M. T. Gnu). It is an old saying and a true one that it is easier to preach than to practice. Nearly every day of our life. we hear men say they are going to stop running in debt. or they are going to stop think‘ mg liquor, chewing or smoking tobacco, or some other vilehabit. In some in- stances they do stop, but in is great many more it is like the old saying. easier to preach than to practice. We have in our Grange two men who have chewed tobacco for man? 19511 “id thought they could not live without it. Both of them have quit using it and we wish them success. The first thought it ruinous to his health and resolved to quit its use. He did quit, but by no other means than this, he practiced more than he preached, and he soon became its master. The other thought a good example worth following and by so do- ing stopped this vile habit and thinks he is just as well without it. There are millions and millions of men who use this vile we ad, if they would follow the example of these men they would be far better off and have more money in their pockets, but the best way to do is never commence its use and you will never have to stop it. Temperance is booming in Bengal Grange. No. 225, and we think it the banner Grange of Clinton county. 0. F. Prlowznu. Bengal, April 7, 1884. Your article on “April 7,” in the VISITOR of March 15, makes me home- sick. How I would like to help in spreading the VISITOR, because there can’t be too much said to the farmers to stir them up to fight the giant evils that have such astrong foothold in our country. I do hope every Granger in Michigan will go with pencil and paper in hand and swell the number 2,000 more. This is the best way I) reach people as none can say it is some democrat or republic-.an’s talk, but it is talk of farmers to farmers and for farmers. Work for the Visiiou. and you work for yourselves. Yours fraternally, R. F. PLACE. "is it not proper that we should be kirowii as 21 drunken, instead of :i Chris- tian nation ?” asks Bro. Hill. in reply I would say, when our chief magis- trate gives 21 state dinner with seven wine glasses surrounding the plate of ezicliguest, and when it member of Gori- gress declares that without liquor coir- gress could not be prolonged for half it day; and when iiieinbers CEll'OllSB and drink cold teeurilius wliisky. froui cups and saucers in the capitol almost with- in lreariug of the speaker’s gavel: illltl when the ruin power threatens defeat to any congressman who dare oppose the bill extending the time of collecting the tax on bonded whisky; and when 00,000 of our people are slain yearly by the demon alcohol; and when the ranks of this great army are kept full from our 150,000 recruiting stations (saloons); and when whiskey rules our cities and most of our villages,buys our legisla- tors, defies our laws, depletes our pockets; and when adead president or congresslnan cannot be buried without enormous expense to the people for liquors, sugars, etc., for the attending delegation, it does seem that this might be properly called a. drunken nation. D. W. “Science, the laws of God and nature, are against you.” So says D. W. of Paw- paw; answering Henry K. Howland in relation to wheat turning to chess. Nature organic is true to herself, whether in normal, or abnormal condi- tion. She cannot produce like and unlike at the same time, wheat and chess in the same head. Was it the result of cross fertilization? If so; Friend Howland of Marlett, must have a very superior chess for seed. Fifty years ago, in Macomb county whole fields of wheat, sown on virgin soil, sown with pure seed, were de- stroyed by the Hesaian Fly. At least ninety-nine hundredths of the early sown, from appearance, was dead in the fall or early winter. Revived next season for growth. Result, a massive field of chess. The one hundredth part not injured produced wheat. Does such an experience prove that wheat turns to chess? If the germ is killed, the organic structure is destroyed, without which, it would be impossible to reproduce itself, although a live root might remain. Is that live root wheat? Certainly not, without the germ ; still. nature is true to herself, and produces after its kind, and that root bought forth chess. Chess will germinate and bring forth chess. True to her- self, llkc produces like. My position is the result of experience and close observation, with tests carefully made, hence my conclusions. PIONEIR. Rare old Ben Butler’: success in secur- ing from the supreme court an almost unanimous decision in favor of the legal tender grcsnbackis one of the most im- portant events in American history and will ultimately result in rescuing the control of the ‘government from the vnonied aristocracy and placing it in the hands of the people. who, through their chosen representatives, will issue, regu- late and control the currency of the na- tion. The supreme judges have done a noble work in the interest of the great majority of the people. which is demon- strated by the prolonged howl of dissent by the money monopolists and their or- gans, who have controlled the currency and finances of the country for their own special benefit ever since the formation of the government, and have virtually robbed the masses by their frequent ex- pansion and alternate contraction of the currency and their extortionatc usury and unjust taxation. Now let congress do its duty by gradually wmuing up those money-shaving institutions called national banks and replace their circula- tion with groenbacks, giving us a mixed currency of legal tender sufiicient forthe business of the nation, composed of paper, gold and silver. under the direct control of congress, instead of being controlled by a few hundred monopolist bank ers, and we shall have a stable cur- rency free from the disastrous panics which have heretofore been so destruct- ive to the business interests of the na- tion. BE}-‘OBMEB. Dowagiac, April 4, 1884. As the time of shearingis approach- ing and the subject of washing sheep has been discussed I propose to submit some remarks not so much to display my ‘G isdcm as to call out the ideas of others. It will be admitted by all that if a plan can Le devised by which we can dispense with sheep washing and send our wool to market in as good or better condition than we now do it would be highly desirable. I will venture to make a suggestion and leave it to others to improve upon. Shear the sheep without washing them wash the wool in warm water and soap, dry and sack it on the farm and deliver in the sack. To provide against fraud each farmer’s sacks should be Li unrbercd and a record kept by the dealer, and in case fraud is detected by the dealer the farmer must pay the penalty. This would necessitate the tearing up and mixing of fltece and might be objectionable. On this and other dbjections I would like to hear from deaiers.; To accomplish this, machines of some ,kind would be necessary to do the work, and drying places would have to be constructed which I think might be easily and cheaply done in each neighborhood and the trials and vexation of sheep—washing be made things of the past. I hope to hear from others and particularly dealers upon this matter. ’l‘Hos. B. LORI). Ccnistcck, March 25,1684. Bra. .1. T. Col»b.——Our Grangeis in a prosperous cor dition. We hold two meetings each month. Our hall is commodious and comfortably furnish- ed containing furniture, carpets,organ, pictures, mottoes and library. March 14 was the tr nth anniversary of our organization, at which time we met in commemoration of that event. The programme was carried out by home talent which was both interesting and instructive. After an enjoyable dinner was served all repaired to theGrange rooms and at the sound of the Master's gavel the ex- ercises of the aiternoon commenced consisting of the reading of the Dec- laration of purposes of our Order, Re- port of Committee on Transportation before National Grange, Report‘_of Com- mittee on education of State Grange, Rev. Thomas K. Beecher’s address be. fore National Grange, and other select reading, music and extempore speak- ing occupied the time tili _a late hour of t he day. A few nembers from the neighboring Gran ges and a few persons that do not belong to the Order were present and and were well pleased with the exer- cises. Yours Fraternally, J OHN PRESTON. I have been waiting for some one to speak up and convince Mr. Howard of Mariette, that things are not always what they seem, and that wheat will never turn to chess. I do not believe it and never did, although I have seen a head of wheat exactly like the one he describes. Some years ago during wheat harvest I had occasion to call upon a neighbor whom I found running a reaper in his wheat field, and as I was walking along next the standing grain, I chanced to spy the head of wheat in question. The wheat head was a well formed one, while near the center a stem of chess con- taining six kernels had grown out. A short time before this there had been av discussion in the Michigan Farmer upon this subject, the Editor, Mr. Johnstcne, denying that wheat ever turned to chess. I gave the wheathead to the owner of the field, who said, “now we will show this to Mr. Johnstone and convince him that he is wrong.” The head was accordingly given him. when he said: “O! yes, I have seen such things be- fore.” The wheat was then all picked from the stalk, when it was found that at sometime during its growth, the stem of chess had twined around it, and been broken off, but had suc- ceeded in obtaining from it strength enough to carry it to maturity. Per- haps, had Mr. Howard been observ- ing he would have found astool of chess within easy reach, and if he will put that head through the same operation as did Mr. Johnstone, he will doubtless find it in the same condition. A. J. L.‘ Milton, April 9, 1884. As this is the year for caucuses and con vcntions there is occasion for action and watchfulness on the part of the voters. See to it that you turn out and head offtha rings. Do not let a fe w tricky politicians congregate in some back garret and slyly--and selfish- ly make the nominations for you. Have a hand in that, once in a while we may get a man that will take some interest in our interests, instead of men ii at are toiling over with patriotism be fore election and attending to their own (é}'((l8l eflairs afterwards. It is wcll to stand by the party with proper !1".€l: to carry cutcertain principles but not so well to vote for any scalawag that may happen to get the nu urination in my humble opinion the future wel- fare or the land lies in discriminating votes for the test man. It is also time to discuss the piopcsed constitutional an (-1 dnzent. By puttirgtcgetller pro hibiticn of fire [.8EEfE,81(llIlCIEBE€(l salary for mrnlbus, it was ti.ough ly there who lavcrcd the latter that it might le carried. I notice that the proposed wages aie high, so there will he no danger of lcsiizg ly a lcng I-.(EElC1l. At the present rate, it would give a term of nearly eight mcnihs. This paper may be prrud that it has done so n.uch to form and lead cn jublic rpinitn in regard to free railroad passes usrd by legis- lators and officers. '11 e l ublic are brginnirg to see that the European plan of giving perqui sites will net work lightly in the sys- tem of an intelligent re} ublic. The iolitical papers are like the handle to ajug, all on one side, It is “any man or none,” "my party or none” and I am glad the Visrroit give all a chance. 0. L. s. Constantine Apr. 7th. J. 1. CoLb;—Drar Sir and Bio. In crmpliance with the wish ofthe Vis- i'i(.}< to extrnd its ciiculaticn, ly spe- cial work cn town mcetirg day I did the best that I could. Times are hard 81-d a gocd many look at a quarter az- lhough it was a V, but the n I rm well pleased with my day’s work. If you get as large a club firm every town I think that ycur list will be swelled to more than 2'. Ihrusand, the nLrnl.er the Vis- l’l0R asked for. Sister Bristol was with us on the 20th day oflast month. She more than met the expectations of our 1Ir(l.‘r‘.l(iE4. She talkrdtoa full house and a very attentive audience. Suc- cess to her and the Grange, may they keep to work until they have rooted out icme of the wrongs that the men eyed corporations are inflicting on the masses of the people. Let us keep the work of reform going on or we will fall into the track of other natlons,iliat is lords and serfs. I hope that the Brothers through the State have done their duty in working for the VISITOR. Bro. Cobb I do not expect to get that little “Stop Thief,” but if he comes I will use him to the best advantage. When at the State Grange I promised to try and send you sixty names for the Visi'l'oR and here they come to lul- flll that promise. Litchfield Grange is doing very good work but I am in hopes to see her do a good deal more and better work in the future than she has in the past. Bro. Cobb,tell us in the VISITOR how we can place a farmer at the head of our ticket this fall for I think it is nothing more than justice that the largest number be represented in our State government. Excuse me for trespassing on your val- uable time. Yours in faith for a reform R. W. FREENAN. Litchfield April 8th. 1884. It seems that ideal farm is more fanciful than practical. We think it might exist in reality but did E. W. S. count the cost. I have made a liv- ing from 50 acres of timber land and only part of it cleared, perhaps 30 acres. Now he starts out with 20 acres of rich level land of course close to a good market worth $2,000. Next is a house and good cellar all in good taste and handy, cost of house, cellar, furniture, cistern, well and etc., $2,000. Third is a bank barn and we will bor- row aside hill to set it on because our land is good and level. Cost of barn, basement, bins, etc., $1,500. Fourth the hay shoot to carrya way the stable odor which is injurious to the hay or fodder and test it for yourself. Fifth is the four acres of orchard with trees four rods apart. I do not see the use in setting them so far apart, it seems to me that 50 feet is an ample distance four rods would give him but six trees one way and nine the other or54 trees by setting on the boundary each way Say his plat is 52x20, cost of first-class trees $27 or 50 cents apiece. Sixth 10 cows worth $1,000. Seventh team, wagon, harness, implements, etc., $500, there are the only objections. I see E. W. S. has placed himself in good circumstances worth over $7,000 and bank account 6500. What we want toknow is how to make some- thing out of nothing. I think the ideal farm impractical. Monday, March 24, 1884. It is pretty generally admitted that varieties do “run out.” It is also a common but erroneous belief that this cannot be prevented. It is not sulfi- cienlly understood that the chief cause of degeneration is the lack of the fav- orable conditions under which the va- riety origlnated. These cannot be given in the ordinary operations of the farm. One must use such soil as he has, and to obtain profitable crops must seed too thickly for the good of the individual plants. It is no wonder therefore that after a few years of crowding and starving the variety runs out. Now if there could bea continual supply of seed of the original vigor it . would be of great advantage. Seeds- - ft inn find gl(8lH']l(fll in intirducing irigl;-priud novelties than in main- tainirg and int;-roving star dard sorts: they do not furnish iniprovrd seed at prime vi hfrh (en le ztlui ed forentlre crop. Stine surh sujjly is needed in (very l((-ality. ltlurh (en iedone i.-y incividiials ruiiaily sillrz-‘ltd who have atas1(«f(i‘&u-htliirsgs. Ln them ti.in1l.¢-ir aiteiiirn to ll e in [love- rnent of E( me farm on p with ti evirw cfrnprlyingi-(rd to «then. ’lhis is an age if ijuialiirs. ll~ a law sea» stnscnevsill le euipriud at the re- sults and Cr me to uvjr y the work, and be as ricud if it. aid with as much reairn, as his neglrircr, the sirup nuns of his achievements. When it be- crnies known 11 at Mr. A. alv aye has superior sud rein to tell, ard neigh- lzcr B. 8l.('ll(>l‘ strain of vtluat than any one else in town there will he 3 market at gc(d prius at their own: ‘(I-c'ois for all that they (81) prrduce. A. A. CROZIER. BBO. (‘ci:l:- Not lorg sinte I was ((=IlV'(~ltlIIg with a lIllllBl‘l(?) young lfrii(ll6l',jllEl startirgrut in the land- able 91 d vtciIl~y vcratirn of trsrliing the yrung idra how to r-hcot, and ex- ]'-In-I-(ll NILE c’r.ul»t as to tie ]('ll('y of the laws in rrgard to our rrimary schcol sy stem now in vrgue.—'l’l:cught our tsarlmirs often nrglertul aid over- lrrlzed tlze mcsl (EE(l'~ll8l rail of 3 grcd Eiglish (duration: that is, or- ti Cplu] by. ’l'le reply vs-gr»_ l-Mr, Ttxas, ifycu Wll-‘ll to ]€Iff('l arid ele- vate yrur primary stlrols. yrn must. first elevate teachers’ wages.” I though when vie raid lltlll :30 to $45 per» 11‘fIJllIl(’£'(l(li-" vwgern it VI‘);-' quite lll-UH] enrrgii. (tilt-l‘1l(l"I‘f.'ll€l(1l(‘h- ms, with rertjmatrs firm (‘iwr lrzguge (‘runiy E,~‘u}eiii'rtr1:(‘(i~J:-. l\'rl long .-incea truhr-1 nplirrl lo riw propel: eutlriitics for a t(l=.rr~i in a re-rtalir: dir-lrict in Kali rrszro on my, The elevated ]‘Il0P and other preliminaries were allariangul, providrd a certifi- cate was cl tairin‘. The anlfrsnt re- plied that there would be no trouble on that E(0I9, as he had taught a number of it-‘l!1‘S. Ir duetiire the frllrwirg postal was I(('fl\'( d by the director. I give it 2'crbal1'm ct literaiurn: "N. i am all right i will be there Sundy r xcuse laim rist.” No name or date, but no matter. Tier-her was on hand “Fr.rdy.” If Superintendents would examine teach- ers orally to a greater extent, and spend less time on conundrums sent by those in higher authority. I think the change would soon manifest itself very favorably in our reliable. Wages are “elevated" surely, but are our schools being “elevated?" Surely not. Our schools have declined and depreciated for the last twenty years, and I think will continue to do so un- der the present red tape system. Br. Hodgman has done well in ventilating a crying evil. Tteready {er of Br. Stoddard is still in order. Keep the ball rolling. TE;-As_ ._.._..._____.__________ If the farmers in any county would hold a (onventirn vrillirut regard to party and advise their representatives oftheir views on the read question, onihe school-lcok question, on any I-(-nil-81111118] ‘p85‘Il‘€l\i of taxes, and any other question on which they de- sirelegislation, it would advance the interests of agriculture greatly.—~Iowa Homestead. The presence of several prtminent Republicans and Democrats at Anti- Monoply Conferencrs need create no klllplltt‘. This is aycar of surprises, and party lines are bieaking.—Ha3t- ings (Mich) Home Journal. The g—iiah.d7-aniiuiil sheep x-hearing of the Michigan Sheep Breeders Asso- ciation will be held in Lansing, April, 16, 17. NOTICES (IF MEEHNGS. ’ If Tire llf'Xt regular session of Van'Bur- en County l’c1n0na(iraiige,No. 13 will be at Ilaiiiord, on ’l‘lrursd'.iy May, 8, at ten o’ci(.r k. A gold ]>l(gl2.Il me is pre- pared, “llll open IIl€(lll‘,9 1-’(¥lll after- noon and evening. Fiftii deg. con- fered in the early part of the evening, All fourth degree members are cordi- ally invited to attend. J. E. PACKER, Secretary. The next meeting of Ilillsdale Pomo- na Gran e, will be held at Fayette Grange all, Jonesville, Wednesday May 7, 1884. r OPENING. Music by the Choir. Essay, by Sister Wagoner, Allen. Music by Bro. Monroe and Mattie ‘ Fayette-._ ‘ Y Select reading by Sister }ti'er” at the head who tips the beam at 2 :.’.00lbs., and 6 or 8 cows with good milk records, also a number of young “I-Iollanders” from six months to a year old, that are per- fcct beauties. J. VV. Clark of Pulaski has a very fine herd of Shorthorns numbering 80 head, all the descendents of two heif- ers purchased of the Curtis Bros. of Hillsdale some eight years ago. He has also sold stock enough from the increase to pay the original cost $500. This shows what good management can do. There are a number of other farmers that I called upon who are quite extensively engaged in stock breeding, but fearing you might think I paid more attention _to stock than to Grange work I will refrain from noticing farther. I have received replies from a num- ber of secretaries stating time of meet» ing of their Granges, but desire to hear from all, as I wish to make a complete record. . Next week I shall go to Gratiot coun- ty and then to Allcgan for four or five meetings. Will write you often as I have gone into the campaign to stay. J OHN HOLBROOK. Lansing, March 1, 1884. Orange Grange, No. 168. Dear Mr. Gibb.-——A few words of encouragement to you, by saying that we appreciate the VISITOR very much. Our Grange did have quite adormant feeling last year, but that has been overcome and we feel strong and de- termined. our number is not large but our meetings are decidedly inter- esting. The question, what shall be done to make our Granges interesting? is often asked. In our opinion this could easily be done if each Patron would 6lltle.‘I.V0l‘ to make it interesting for liiniself. Patroiis are too apt to cast their duties off upon some one else. How common it is to hear them in speaking of the work of the Grange say they ought to do so and so, they do not say we, but they ought to do so and so. Much devolves upon the Grange oflicers; and, in order to ac- coiiiplisli the greatest amount of labor and produce the greatest effect it is necessary for them to adopt the rule of the thorough work driving farmer, that is “lead out.” The farmer of this class does not say to his men, go do this or go do that, but says, come. The ofiicers should take an active part and “lead out.” If they do that they will be readily followed. Fraternally, GEO. DYSINGER. Of thirty members of congress who sent dispatches from the Western Union telegraph ofiice in the capitol at Washington the other day, thirty-two used telegraph franks. What confidence can be placed in these statesmen when the proposition to establish a postal telegraph comes up.—Burlz'ngton (Ia.) Gazette. l\'iii~:i‘iii-ziitlie l'iiited States are to regain their foriiiei‘ pre-eiiiiiii-iit rank as it C0ll1l1lt‘l'cllll zuid ll2l.\'tll pom-1‘ on the St‘-IS, is it quvsiioii that no .\uieri- c.-iii czui i-oiiteiiiplnte with lll(llllt‘l‘t‘llC8. The .\‘1llIj«‘L‘l is (ll5(‘llSSt‘(l with miirked zibiliiy ill the .Vorlli r\l1lt*l'iL"clll Re- rivzr for April, by the Hon. Nelson l)lllgl('}‘, .\l. C., who ()ppo.~'vs the pro- jrcl of .-ulinitiing l'on.-igii built ships to .—\iiiei‘icziii l‘t'}_‘,’lSlt‘l'. and b_\' (‘:ipt. John Cuilllliill, who is well l-;iio\\'i1 us 21 zeal- ous ailvoczile of that lIlt‘2lb‘lll‘t‘. Judge .1. ;\.,]iilllt‘SUll, in the szuiic iiuiiibcr of the In 1-1’: w. (ll.\'t‘ilSSt’S lllt‘ qursiion, "Shall U111‘ (_'i\'lllZilIlUll lw l’i'¢-sei'\'ed,” pointing out the iiiezuis that sire at band Ior \V'lLliSilill(llllg’ the various ageiicie.-', pli_vsic:il. iiiorzil and intellec- tual, \\'lllL‘l1 llll‘(‘£ltt‘ll to overturii our existing civil and social iiistitutioiis. The lie-v. Dr. Philip Sc-liziff gives a Sl{t‘t(‘ll of the "l)t‘V'(’l0pl1l(*lll. of Relig- ious l“i'eedoiii." l)r. 1;‘:-li.\' L. Oswald writes of "(‘li:iii<,:es in the Cliiiizite of Nortli -\niei‘ii-ii," with :~'pl‘ClEll refer- oiice to the iiicreusiiig frequeiicy of (lisastmiis floods. l’rol’. (,‘. A. Eggcrt offers "A l’le.'i for Moderii l.:iiigii-ages” in tlili higher ediicatioii; ziiid Juliiin llziwthoriie (list-oiii‘svs of “Lllel'2li.uI‘8 for (‘liildre-ii." l“iii;illi'. there is ii dis- vii:-sioii of "li(‘('(‘lll ('riticisiiis of the lible," by the lie-\'. l)i'. ii. llcber Newton and the liev. A. (l. Morti- iiier. _________.__________ Life-Long Results. Many a girl, by using Zia-Phora (Woman’s Friend) at the opening period of womanhood, might be saved ’l'0l11 lifelong suffering and ex- pense. See advertisement in another column. Sold by all druggii-ts. The Slate Agrirullura Eullege, Lu using-. l\Ii(.-Ii. This institution is thoroughly equipped,hlY- ing a large teaching force: also ample facili- ties for illustratioii and niaiiipulatioii includ- ing Laboratories, Cniiservatorie -, Library, Museum, Cla-isrooiii Apparatus, also a large and well stocked fiirni FOUR YEARS are required to complete the course embracing Uliemistr ', Matliciiiutics, Botany, Zoology, English nnguage and Literature. and all other briiiirzlies of a college course except For- eign Languages. Three hours labor on eunli working day except Saturdays. Mziximuni rate paid for labor, eight cents an hour. RATI‘ S. Tuition free. Club Boarding. CALENDAR. For the year 1384 the terms begin as follows: Sparse ’l‘i:ii.x . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . .February 18 Snxiuim Timx . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .May 20 AUTUMN TERM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .September 2 Exiimiutioii of ciiiididates for advanced standing will be held Febriiury 18. Candidates for 8.fl!11l8l‘l'0Il, to College on September 2 may present themselves for examination either on May 20, or September 2 at 9 A. M. For Catalogue apply to ll. G, BAlI{D, Secretary, MICHIGAN CENTRAL RAILROAD. DEPARTURE oir TBAINH FR()lK KALAXAIOO. TIME~’I'AliLlC—l-'l‘Il5l(l'AllY 17, I854. Stuiirlaivl llllll-v'J||ill llll'l‘lAll2lll. VV FZSTWARII, A. ‘M.;P. Ha Kiiliiiniizoo Accoiiiiiiod.'ition leaves,__-__: -l 45:‘ Knluiiiiwu Express arrives, _______ _ _‘___ Evening Express, _________________ __' Pacific l‘lxpress,.. Mail ______ __ Day Ex;-r«>~s.- _____________ __ i ____ __ EAHTWARD. _ (kA<—.—_iiw'i A7 W ‘(A K P. I. Night Expr-3ss,________ _,_ 3 17 ___- Kaliuimzoo Accoiiiinodation l 0; 4, Kiilaniuzoo l-Ixprr-ss arrives , _____,_ 9 45 Mail- _______________ __ _____ ______ 1, 07 Day Express ....... -._.- _i-._-_ i as New York l4.‘xpress,_ __ 5 10 Atlantic li‘.xprsss,_______________ ___ New York, Atlantic and Yacilic Expresses daily. Evening Express west and Night Express east daily except Saturdays. All other trains daily except Bun- days. Freight trains carrying passengers out from Kalamazoo as follows ; No 29 (cost) at 5 it P. l.. and No. 20 (west) at 7:15, bring passengers from east at 12: 7, P. ii. H. B. Llhruin, Gen. Manager, Detroit. J. A. Gailii, General Freight A ent, Chicago. 0 W. Ruuui.Is,G. 1’. '1‘. A., Chicago. L. S. 6: L42. S. R. R. Kananuzoo DIVISION Tun: TAB“. Standard time— Gth meridian. GOING SOUTH. N YTOTN Y 1 B llxpresmjlix A Miw" h’ _____l Le.Grand iispi:is__.__--_; 7 30AM 4 u-7»? ‘BT07; Ar.All(-gnu --___- _- 847 “ , 515 “ 1 30 “ Ar. Kalamazoo __-____.__ 9 42 “ 1 6 15 “ ll 56 " Ar. Schoolcraft ______..__ 1017 “ G64 “ 1 ,6 lg Ar. Three Rivers_____.._ 10 45 “ 7 24 “ 331 “ Ar. White Pigeon _____ _._Ill12 “ § 7 52 “ 450 “ Ar. Toledo... __ 6 32 Pl, 217 I 8 17 Al Ar. Cleveland - 1007 “ l 6 -‘7 “ 6 45 r] Ar. BiiiTalo___- _l 3 Bl nill2 46 my 2 so '- GOING NORTH. [.e.Buffalo_. _;ii 41 i>uil2(»1u| 12 10!] Ar. Cleveland 032 “ 632 “ i 8 06 Al Ar. Toledo ____ _-__ 11 17 “ I10 22 “ 8 22 in Ar. White Pigeon _____ __ 5 2 Al 312 PH 8 16;: Ar. Three Rivers -_____-, 6 00 “ 3 37 ‘- 10 46 “ Ar. Schoolcrai't______.___l 680 “ , 406 “ 1200 “ Ar. K.alamaz00_.__._.__l 712 “ I 4 42 “ 231] II Ar. Allegan ___._.____l 9 i2 " f 40 *- 4:5 Gmud Bapids_____._____i 932 H 355 “ 8L0 4: All trains connect at White Pigeon with trains on main line. M. E. WA rrus, Supt. Kalamazoo Division, Kalauiaaoo. GRAND RAPIDS & INDIANA B. B: Passenger Tiine Table. __o..__ GOING NORTH. (Standard time.) I STATIONS. N0. 1. | NO 3. N0. 5 N0, 7; Cinclnnsti__._Lv. ______ __l 7 40 AM 715 mi ______ Richmond ___. “ 2 87 Pl>l0 32 “ 9 52 “ Stuigis _____ __ H ______ __l 513 mi 514 Kalamazoo____Ar. 6 52 Knlainnzoo____Lv. 7 13 Grand Rapips_Ar, 9 42 Grand Rapids_l.v. Cadillac ____ __Ar. Cadillac ____ __.Lv. Traverse City-Ar, Petoskey_.,- “ _ Mackinaw City “ GOING SOUTH. STATIONS. N0. 2. 1 N0. 4. Mackinaw City Lv Petoekey -__-__ “ , Traverse City _ “ Cadillac __ _Ar, Cadillac ____ _-Lv. Grand Rapids _Ar. Grand Rapids_Lv. Kalamazoo ___Ar. Kalamazoo _-_Lv. 8turgis__-.. “ 1004 “ , 427 an 407;: 705 " 11230 Pl;l2 No. 5l6&VOSCll.1ClDn8.l£l8l1ll No 8 leaves Mackinaw City daily, except Saturday. All other trains daily except Sunl-y. , Woodrufi sleeping cars on NJ. a:a between on clnnati and Grand Rapids, and sleeping and chair mm on same trains between Grand Rapids and Pefoskey; also Woodruffsleeping cars on Nos 7 and 8 between Grand Rapids and Mackinaw City. l 6 TEE fifihlilfiifi VISITOR; APRIL l 5. 1894. Easier firpaqtmeqt. EARLY SPRING TIME. This the time when busy housewives Take down stoves and take up carpets, Wash the windows and the woodwork. Scrub and whitewash, paint and varnish, Tear c-if paper, paste some more on, Brush the clothes we wore in winter Hung them out-door in the sunshine, On the fence or on the C10iCl2(3r.llI;(,‘, Then ere evening dcws full on them Pack away in paper flour sacks, Where no moth can ever enter; Thus our furs and flannel clothing Hay do service many winters. Now we think we’ll have our supper Of cold biscuit and molasses-— Had no time to get warm dnner, Anything will do at such times, So we talk on pleasant subjects, As we eat our frugal supper, How for days and days ’twill be thus. What though cupboards all be empty Who cares aught such trivial matters, We are doing our spring cleaning. Not a thing is where it should be, Save the fiannels in the flour-sack, For some cause the men are fretful Take not kindly to the mania See no “method in our madness” Once a year they think is bad tnough Twice a year is worse than useless Looks no better when its finished Than it did when we begun it. But we bear it all with meekness, Not a word escapes our sealed lips Let no man dare to dispute this for know ye ’twiil not be safe to Thus encouraged by the “houscbnn; known as the "l’1'o<:e-isioii of the Basket.” A lur;_;c basket was plucc-d upon an open <'h:11'iot, slowly drawn by oxen, follow- ed by :1 long train of wonicn, vac" car‘- in'_;‘ in their liuuds m_v.s'te1'iouslmskcts, llllvtl with S({\'t‘l‘£ll things which they took _£,'l‘(,“dt cure to conceal, and they \\'(‘l’U cov<-rml with a purple veil or outer garrruentz this gl'l3ll(l parade end- ed at the ;:1'o-at '1':-niplc, which had the capacity to hold t'ni1't_v thousand people. [\\"ortli_\'sist<+rs,rigl1tlwre-is an zuuilogy. Hur lll2ll‘('ll ends at the (il'2lIJ,'_ff‘ hull, any Ceres is expm-lml to carry her bzrskct also, and assist in providing the feast; while with us she docs not preside in a myth, nor dispense the n1e:isur'e_of bar- ley, she is willing to receive and eat like any hungry til'2lll§,7,‘(‘l'.I None were allowed to t‘lll(‘l‘ the temple, but those who had l_)t‘,t‘ll duly initiated into its iuystc-1'iv.s', upon pa-nulty of cei-min death. The ri-muining cerenionies were perfo1‘iiio-zl in secret, out-, of the most iniport;uit oi" whicli was the lllllltlllnll of new canuliulate.-, only tliosc entitled by birth were mliiiiltml to the rites, (Iliildren of both sexes were :l.(lllllit(,‘(,l at 21 \'Pl'_\‘ c21rl_\‘ ugh, and [)ill't‘llla‘ would lizrw (l(‘f‘lllt*,ll it (‘l'.lllllll2l-i to have let them die without enjoying SLl('il ud- va1it21gc.<; they (-ou.sid(-rcd it as an ob- ligation lflilfilll a n1o1':'- virtuouslif'e. ’.l'l1ose to be initutul were obliged be- fore their l'(>‘('t‘1iil4)ll. to puril'y them- S(*l\‘té.\' by bathing, ill)Slllll*ll(‘8 and etc. When the tiun», for initiation arrived they w<-r'r- brought intolhc te1nplc,z1nd to inspire the greater‘ re\'c1'1-lice and terror the (‘,(‘l‘t‘lllUll)' was perfor1m—d in the night. Woml(:i'i'1il tliirigs tool; place on this occasion, visions were secn and voices were hezird of an ex- tx'z10r'lli1mi'y kind, :1 sudden splendor dispelled tl1ciHl and tended quite :1 v;u‘iet_v ot‘l':1riu, ilower and garden souls. for which if :1 ready sale can be had tln-y will at once erect- zi la1';,r«-1' building in llw place of the one that was (itf5ll'O_V(‘(l. They have seed corn two _\'o;11's old. All the new v;1r'ir-ties of pot:1'.ov.~', :lrnl about every- thing that they have at any s1-1-d farln for sale. Mrs. lliggs has been visiting the (lr.-inges through this [l:ll'l of the ('o11utr_\' and soliciting orders from the f';1r1nersgenerally. .§'l1eh:is met with €lll‘Olll‘tlg'<'lll(*lll and ll('lp \\'llt‘l'(*\'1‘I‘ she has been. Sonic of the Gruiigzcs mak- ing up their orders in :1 body and sending to them. Mr. and Mrs. Riggs are eminently fitted for the work which they lurvc urrdcrlaken, both liuving the mlvaiitzrge of 21. liberal educutioii. )lrs. Riggs previous tn her lll:ll‘l‘l:lgt‘, being an experienced and sin-ccss1'1rl teucln-r. She has had the benefit of :1 course of study in the .\lc«1i1'z1l (lcparfnn-iit of our stzito L'i1iVe-r'sit_v. An institution that shields our boys for a scusori, while they are forming r-l1:1r':r(-tr-1*, flint. will impart to them the true primr’s sons were not -inclined to Work on the fL\l"_’(i.) In the midst of her i.i:or‘.:irig a gentleman friend from the ciiyc:-.ine to pay her a visit, as she drove around to the road fence where he was waiting her coining, she po- litely inform.-d him she was not “at home" that day, however she could entertain him during lunch hour, which I have no doubt she did grace- fully. lpresunie you will Wish to know what the other two sisters do. the oldest does toe house-work, the next younger doesivbuying and selling, and outside business. All can sew and cook, are well educ .ted, and an orna- ment toir-ociety. I can assure you any of our young gentlemen consider it a favor to have the pleasure of their so- ciety. As you are discussing the tem- perance question it occurred to me, should my little friend be so unfortu hate as to love an intemperate husband. she would be able to handle him physically, should her persuasive powers be uiiavriilable. This is only one of “our girls." There are many who do work almost uiikown to east- ern girls. There is one only thirteen who supplies regular customers vvitli Wild gsnie, who I am told lizuidles the gun with as good results as her brother older. 1 have promised to give her ii cull some day, when I am on one of my sketching tours, and take at few lessons in shooting should I have the courage to try. I will write you my expenence. Since I wrote you there has been some enquiries regarding the butter mold and where to buy them. I think any wood turner could make them. Price here seventy-five cents. I think any merchant or groceryman here would send one. NETTIE SEWARD. Haywards, 0211., box 113 . Dear Aunt Prue.-—-What has be- come of all the old contributors to this department. Ellen, I call on you; is it not time to make another raid on Grandpa’s barn? Next Sunday is Easter and lots of eggs will be in de- mand. Cotne, let us all be girls and boys again, and have a jolly, jolly time. Grace, let the man of learning unbend, for -‘A little nonsense now and then Is relished by the best of men.” S.-— forget J onathau Edwards with was his devout mien, and weary overbur- dened wife, and come and have a romp on the hay. Come Sunflower, and Pretty-byllight, come one and all with your postal greeting, and cause Aunt Prue's face to shine for glad- nesmand make happy in OLD GIRL. Dear Aunt Prue .-—How patient you are with your young folks. When they do well and give you a good sup- ply wherewith to fill your columns, you speak the encouraging word. When they fail to supply the demand, and are a little remiss in their duty, you express your regrets only in kind words of reprimand and coaxingly ask them to do better. I don't see how they can help but love you, and ten- der you kindly and loving assistance. I think your nam de plume ought to be “Aunt Patience." You have some valuable correspond- ents among the young ladies. I know some of them in their home life. I wonder if "S. B.” stands for “Sweet Briar.” The sentiments expressed re- minded me of her mother. But then her mother signs her real 1 name. I think there was a great depth of meaning, and much truth in the article written by “Grace.” “Men of learning tell me something,” and on the eve of reading her article I had a like experience. I like the ring of her sentiments on “Temperance,” and if more of the girls would adopt, and advance such fixed principles on that subject there wruld more of our young men have temperate habits, because such girls as “Grace” and “Sweet Briar" and scores of other of such qua ities of mind, wield a powerful influence for good. M\'is.A. Michigan Crop Report, April I, 1884. For this report returns have been re- ceived from 795 cerresporidents, repre- senting 609 townships. Five hundred and twentynine of these returns are from 366 townships in the southern four tiers of counties. At the beginning of winter the wheat plant was small but apparently healthy. The winter was unusually favorable, and the crop has not been seriously injured. The indications are that very little wheat will be plowed up because winter killed or otherwise destroyed. The condition now is 97 per cent of condition one year ago. The quantity of wheat reported mar- keted in the month of March is 700,- 012 bushels. The quantity reported marketed since the first day of August is 8.880,570 bushels. Proprietors of elevators and mills who had made no report of the ii an- tity of wheat purchased since the first day of August were specially requested by circular letter to report on the first day of April. This request was promptly complied with by a large number of heavy dealers, but reports have been received from only about one half of the elevators and mills in the State. It is clear, however, that con- siderably more trian one»lia-.f the wheat marketed since the first of Au- «rust has been reported. If we deduct from last year’s crop the quantity re- quired for seed and by those who are supplied directly from farmers’ bins, the-ri will remain not to exceed 15,» 50l),(l(l0 bushels to be placed on the in-irket. From this deduct the quan tity reported marketed, 8,850,573; bushels. and only £3,766,556 bushels re- main as the quantity yet held by farmers or sold by them at the eleva- tors and mills from which no reports have been received. Evidently the quantity purcha-ed zit these elevators and mill-l is small. Only three per cent of the acreage in clover is believed to be winter- kill- d, and the condition of that por- tion not winter killed is 100 per cent of condition one year ago. In condi tion horses are 93, cattle 91, sheep 90, and swine 85 per cent, the comparison being with stock in good. healthy and thrifty condition. Apples are esti- mated at about nine-tenths, and peaches one-half of an average crop. A compilation of statements by crop correspondents, relative to the condition ofwheat on the first of April, may be stated in brief, that wheat is generally small, but mainly loosing vigorous, with a small percentage killed by the winter. THE REAPER DEATH. VAN DAUGHN —Died at his home in Ber- lin, Mich, March 7th. 1854. DENIS]VA.’.\'- Dauouu, a worthy member of Harmony Grange, No. 337. Appropriate resolutions were adopted by the Grange, and -_ordcred spread upon its minutes, and charter draped for sixty days. I’. S. CHA.Pl'I5LL, Sec‘y. Berlin, Apr. 1st, 1884. GREENO-—Sister SARAH GRERNO, a mem- ber of Silver Lake Grange, No. 624,died February '26th, 1884. Resolutions of ’respect and condolence were adopted by the Grange, and a notice ordered sent to the GRANGE Vxsrron. Wrnrirs Wicarxan Sec’y. GR()3H—-Our entire Order mourns to-day the loss of its beloved member the ,Rev. A. B. Grosb, who died at l‘owson, Baltimore 00., 1l[d., on Thursday, March 2'l'th, 1884, in the eighty-first year of his age. Bro. Gnosu was one of the seven founders of the Order; First Chaplain of the National Grange; author of the beautifulgwork of “Mentor in Granges, and Homes of Patrons of Husbandry," one of the finest and but books yet published about the Grange. Our departed brother was noted for his fi:lelity,andwas loved and honored by an. His death makes the firlt break in the mound of seven" founders. THE MARKETS. Gill]! and Provision. Nuw You, April 14.—Flour. sales 1&0 barrels; still in buyers's favor; light trading. Wheat. opened unsettled: l®1%a lower; later mled steady; rallied l4.@$c; speculation mod- erate; sales. 538. (Ill bu. No. 2 red May. N540 ; 848.0(1) bu. June, $l.(Xl%@l.0ll»1; 58,00 bu. Juli. 31015661-0854; DH!) bu. Auz.. 81.03}-4; 8.0!!) bu. Sept. 81.064. Corn. %@Ko lower. fair- ly active; mixed westeru spot. ;futures isxtbflié. Outs, lr(0%c lower; western. 8§044c; sales 3U.000bu. Pork. dull. heavy spot mess. 8lI.'l5@ll.(l). Lard heavy. lower; swam reu- dered. 88.10. Toriuno, April 14.—Wl:eat. lower and quiet; No. 2 white. 9!c~ No. 2 red ouch. £1550; Hay, Dlxc: June, 93: duly, 13%; No. 2 soft. 81.08. No. 8 red. 840860‘ regectod, Sc. Corn. dull and our new hi ll mixed 5l:_No. 2 cash April. lasso. Outs. d 1; No. 2 white. use. No. 2 cash 38. Du-non‘, April 14.—12:I0 r. I.—Whcat, dull; g‘gh' mic; June, 99%; No. 2 red ca-h, 9891c No. 2 white, Balm; No. 8 red. Sac. Corn, No. g cm], 51§(c. Outs. No. 2 wlute 89910. ”°'£Ia "rise .2”- ' . ...... ... . J1!) 918 min um no-e Llvo Brock. 530, A ril 14.—H0eB—-receipt 9.2%; opgfigi strongeg, 10c highei.';_ later became weak. and fell back l0@l5c:1lIht. $5»Z5@6.35; mu-1, puking 356506.10; heavy packing and ghipping, $6.l5@3-00. Oatt.le—reooivti_a QJKD; weak; export: 38.2306 61): good to choice, $5.90 06.20; common to fair $5.4-(35-31% 9!Ie6P*"i'9- aesipw, 1&1); steady; common to choice, 34$!) .35 Grooerioo. New Yoarr. April l4.—Butter. dull and dropping: western. 3®88; Elam Oreflmefvi 34@ 35¢. Cheese. steady;‘4@l.5}(. sues-r. dull. heavy. Molasses. quiet, unchanged. Bice, firm, fair demand. :1 rffee. quiet, weak. Tal- low. stoBdY:7 1-16@7i$- Western ezzs. dull; ‘l5%@l6. onrosoo wnousum PBIUR8—'.l‘IME8 REPORT. ugar tund. A '1 Butter dairy.. 16627 sgmn':1agled_,,_,7%7@8 ex. oi-eamery 27@‘fg D 'ed common p§i.so'3'.’,”if§......mos5 Erzca.h'es_h .. 14Vs@15 Wool. fine w‘shd 82-88 Beans 1: pick $1.50-2.80 Political Influence. There are a lot of eminent lawyers who have €lltcl"£‘.(l public life siniply to advance in their profession. Th€.—=P men are niostly employed by the great monopolies of the country, and one of them is credited in saying that " («or- poration n notice was the only practice in this country at the pr:-‘sent time that was wnrtli any thing.” We are reminded of this by the appearance of Mr Fvart’.~i in W: shington last week. First in behefl of the VVestern Union Telegraph Company to argue against a postal telegraph Company, and secondly in behalf of the Eoiitliern Pa- cific Railroad to argue against the for- fieture of the unearned Texas Pacific Land Grant. VVe presume that Mi‘. lg‘vart’s appearance is ail right from ii lawyer's standing point of view, but it is very unforturiatc for the people that influence can be thrown into the scales ofjustii-e to outweigh public rights. Mr. E.'art’s I-artner, Mr. Joe: ph H. Cfioate, recently said, in ii speech made to the Usirirr IpH‘i2'l.lf§ Company. that a fortune of i~’51J,(li'i0 could not be honestly acquired in a few years, or without mxking a great many people poor. Mr. (Jiioa c was not retained to make this speech, and lie was therefore more likely to speak the iiuili than Mr. livnris was when arguing for a fat rr:tr.irier. Mr. Gould and Mr. Hlintiiigton are two of the ‘very lnerr covered by Mr Clioatfls remark, and the VVesierii Union Telegraph Coni- )any, and the Central Southern and the Central and Southorn Pacific R211 road Com panics are an irnpor-taut part of the taxing machinery by wriicl: these re:-tilts have been attained. The l].lt‘.&>4lll”('S under considelation——a pos- tal telr-grapli and the restoration to the public domain of unearned land grants —are tardy efforts to liriiit the taxing power wiel"ed by tlie.-e lIl‘..‘lJ; and while we have the highest respect for Mr Evar:’s general cliiiracter and abiliiy, we submit that all the llifl‘l€U’..‘(’. of all the eririnent politiciil lawyers‘ in the country ought not, and must not out- weigh the public welfare. Tlllili are IIl2lll_V ieiisoris why the THEI- jority of our ."2irliiers should l':tlSi‘ their proruisiiig lie-ifcr cnlve.-1. ’l‘lii'oiiglroiit New liiiglririd Cll(,‘l‘(,‘. is rill 2llJ>‘t)lll[e smir- city of rlesinilrle lllll(‘ll crrws, and in it ffvttl‘ or two the supply will lie so l';ii'(li- iiiiriisiii-rl that rui ever iir<:l‘<-iisiiig de- llllllltl will lUlV}lll(.‘(’ price-s‘ even lieyoiril tlii-pi‘e;HlSI} in re- storing the lo.-zt f'ei'tility of lll1tll}r'()l' our New ldnglimd f‘. :. / Order on trial. add for crciilar and location 01 Western and Southern Stoi-ehousel and Agents. n“ P. K. DEDERIDK do 430.. Albany. N. Y- l5aprem IKE LIJIE SELECTED BY THE U. S. GOV‘? TO CARRY TEE FAST MAIL Burling nn Raul ONLY LINE RUNNING TWO THROUGH TRAINS DAILY F30)! CHICAGO, PEORIA & ST. LOUIS, llirough the Heart of the Continent by we of Pacific Junction or Omaha to 7 DENVER, or via Kansas city and Atchison to Denver con- iiecttngtn Uulou Depots at Kansas City, Atciilson. Omaha and Denver with through trains for sau FRANCISCO, and all points in the Far Wat. {shortest Line to KANSAS crrv, . Andall points in the South-West. TOURISTS AND HEALTH-SEEKERS should not forget the fact. that Round Trip tickets at reduced ratm can he punmaaed via this Greg; Through Linefi told the Health and Pleasure Raorts of the Vat and South-Wag, including We 151001138103 0! COLORADO, the alley or the Yosemite, the CITY OF MEXICO, and all points in the Mexican Republic. HOME-SEEKERS Should also zancmber that this line leads direct to the heart. or the Government and Railroad Lands In Nebraska, Kansas, Texas, Colorado and Washing- ton Territory. Itls known as thegl-eat THROUGH CAB. LINE 9: America, and is universally admitted to be the Finest llqulvred Railroad in the World for al classes of Travel. Through Tickets via this line for sale at all Rall- road Coupon Ticket Otlicm In the United State and Canada. I‘. J. POTTER, Vice-Pres. and Gen. Manager. PEBCEVAL LOWELL Geri. Pass. Ag’t Chicago JNO- Q. A. BEAN, Geri. Eastern Ag’t, -}l7, Broadway. New York, and Mr Washington St.. Boswn. TIIIS PLO W and combines more point:-i Al the V\'<:5lI'lllg‘ parts can fitted with :1 f,‘Ol‘ill)lll:Ltl0l1 It is perfectly liéllitllccli, runs light, works spl~:-iir‘iidl_v, IS TH 1*} of merit in one implement than any other plow lici'etol'oi'r-. lie clizirigcd at will, Wlliltel-'01‘ t':Ollilli.ll)ll the land iriiiy be in. Call on your dealer and see the plow, or riddrcss lllivcr thilled Plow Wilts LA TEST PRO 1) U01‘ OLIVER CHILLED PLOW WORKS, 0 F TH E [)l.‘lt‘t‘tl on the iuzirkct. fitting the plow for any description of soil and work— It has it re\'crsible wing and point, riirikirig :1 complete 1‘cvcrsible sell‘-slmrpoiiiiig tyll‘l.lU, and can be of steel and chilled parts, or with either mctzil ailorio. and with miirvclou.-i case to plowiririri and team SOUTIEI BEND, IZl.\TID.. For Circulars and full Particulars. ' l:ipl‘3t PATD.';'SE_lPT‘.,iI 3-,,‘ ‘ PATD. IJA N..2E?.‘,-I84 ' U A THEINVEW: FRU‘R’:,°< 0152 Cipacitv 4} quarts at one (.ll‘ylll,~£. ...». of fuel 20 per hour. Allows no stcrini from boiler to escape into norm. 1 1 Rich Field for Live Agents. Ban Eirapiiraie More Pounds ollruit TN LESS SPACE A'l‘ ONE DRl'li\'(l THAN Any Ulher Evapnralui Made. Capacity from 12 qts. to 40 bu. at one drying. Price, from $5 Up. On receipt of five 2-cent stamps will mail to any address an illustrated circular and price list. . MYPATENT RACK Gun be used for H it Air "arid Steam . Ewiporatori, where drying chzunbers are . “L iirolies or more apart, thus doubling the i:2l.[)fl(‘ll’>\' over the old flat rack. By using ruetiil rod-i in place of wooden you can run on quarters arid halves, uiiprlred Peaches, Plums and Prunes. Condenser takes u no room on stove. Capacity ll) i,uarts at one drying. £zipr_"t R. M. BELLINGER, Blissfield, Mich. sosiiiinssl scngrxir MICE. STATE GRANGE.’ ' THOMAS MASON, General Comm1ss'1on- Merchant, 161 South Water Street, Chicago, Respectfully Solicits Consignments of FRUITS, VEGETABLES, BUTTER, EGGS, Gl3.$.‘3S SEED, RAW FURS. HIIDES, PELTS. TALLOW ETC. BONDED AGENT OF THE N. W. PRODUCE EXCHANGE ASSOCIATION, (jhiirtered Feb. lfitli, 1877. ALL ORDERS recurs’ i5iii6i3iaR ATTENTION. i A AAAAIAA as J "WiWA‘A'L'-V '.‘?I logs. pigs, sheep and poultry, us well as the most terisl. Covered wi Barbed Wire in every respect. Wu also make the boot and cbeu excellent Wind Engine. 9 1. light work For prices and r?-ti In.’ ‘W SEDG l5mar6telI -,SWl0lt STEEL WIRE I-',El’l‘0E.1 In the only general purposu Wire Fouco in use being a Sui-on vicious stock, wit out injury to "either fence or stock. It is just the fence for farms, in-dens, stock nugol and railroads, and very neat for lawn parka. school lots nd conc- t rust-proo{£uint (or galvanised) it will last a life-time. It i e ask for it a fair trial, knowing it will wear ltuelflnto favor. The Gluten, made of wrought iron pipe and stool wire, any all oorn postAl1 IrouAncomLuc or so -opening on an Iron Ponce. Bell. W ‘rye utreu-her and Pout. Auger. Alnolllanufucturo Russell’: DOA!’ culars ask hardware dealers, or P on BROS. Mr:-... Richmond. ‘radians. .o‘.'o‘.'of’o.o.o I !U—-?:?::C i .1939? Not-Work without ltwill ton : Buporlorto Bocrdsor tutor: in ncnnsns strength and durability. Onto. so cheapest. and Noah , or geared en ties for grinding and other dress mentioning paper. SEED CORN, Pride of Michigan This new variety is as early as the eight- rowed sweet corn. I have tested it with care and know that it will grow. Price 31.00 per bushel. Cash orders by registered letter or money order at my risk. Address JOHN’ WELLE. Box 43. Flat Rock, Wayne 00., Mick. r/usr‘ the 850/? for Grange Debafes, THE AMERICAN Ercteetionisth Manual. Protection to Home Industry Essential to National dedendence and to the well-being of the People. British Free Trade a delusion and a peril. BY GILES B. STEERING, DETROIT, MICE. “It is more instructive than any book of like din mansions ever issued in England, Fr-a ea or America. KIIWSIIAYISARRIEII ‘ Speaks lor ltull. The many Farmers that use them are enthusiastic in their praise. I sell direct to the farmers and make the price ve low. Send at once for circular an price-list. Gno.W. KING, Marion, 0. A Cong. " who spoken on this question a hiindrwl times will tlurlsaincihingiri it that he never read before. and a young voter who omits his first vote this year will find no page in it that is not clear, plain and intelligible without reading any other page. It is just the book for clubs."—Ch1'oago Inter Ocwn. One hundred and ninety-two pages‘. Bound in cloth, 75 cts. In paper covers, 40 cm. Mi-iilcd to any address on receipt of above prices. Ad GILES B. RTI-IHBINS. Pairlanilimsysieml . Gathering Greamq Sean‘ (on Cunlog-no to 1 Davis & Rankin, s I0 ,‘ Davis Jr Fairlamb, DBALEB IN Cieamei_7_Su1i1ilies. 24 to 28 lliwaukcclx. 01100380, Ill. ’ C Moseley s Cabinet Creamery ~—T—_ Creamery at Refrlgorator , . misiisiiv. E‘ l V n , i_ .1 ....‘-.‘..’.t".‘-“‘I"...?;*““’........“.°."....""‘... \ :4.‘ nyul_em;forlIo1eh,eI1_:_. , J, oz. in Cue Ccvlta Fllty. 3 L530 with or without ice. STODDARD cmnuii. . r ~ Nine Slzies for dairy and fr.,ct.o:,y with or vvlthout. pulley. One at wholesale where we have no A,-:r.-iii; -' hog lkwcrs, lliiitr-r Box!-1. Pi-lnts, me. Moseley dz Sloddu rd IP91; Co. .‘ Poultnsy, Vt. -i , - ilflilgulll iio.-i arias ' l.lnr4t lost Liberal Premium Offers Em mil This Paper one year and the J oloo S ‘Elli Scale.-capacity one ounce to ten pouub=:;{l.ou. Ck ills Paper one year and this 1317 i; 8n.|o—oo.pac1 ty }§ ounce to 240 pounds-hr w.oU. Send your money b Postal Note, Braglmr-ea 1.“. star louey Order, (Iocal checks not rooelved,) to JONES OF BINGHAMTON, BINGHAMTON. N. Y. $'l1e will send you good Scales. 'iso lleury st., Detroit, inch. J ldglbi , ' . l .‘,._-_~ .«., __ J go.- «near. .. ._...,cm—sh-»-.- ac-‘&-.'@vm¢‘,fvI..-.1 ..-m-_,_.- 1... ...--.-:-n ~ ‘ . ..,...~,-. -' .'. A 8 THE GRANGE VISITOR. APRIL 1, 1884. Alabniins Is the only preparation based on the proper principles to constitute a dura- ble finish for walls, as 18 not held on the wais with glue, etc., to decay, but is a Stone Cement that hardens with we, and every additional coat strength- ens the wall. Is ready for use by ad- ding hot water, and easily applied by anyone. Fifty cents’ worth of ALABAs'rINr will cover 50 square yards of average wall with two coats .- and one coat will produce better work than can be done with one coat of any other preparation on the same surface. For sale by paint dealers everywhere Bend for circular containing the twelv- beautiful tints. Manufactured only by Annnasrrnn Cc M. B. CHUnCH, Manager, Juyl-tf. Grand Rapids, Mic) (amtinuedfrom last week.) How Watch Cases are Made. This process ofmanufacture was inventc-' by .‘ s‘ Boss, who started in business 1. l8.'')._ the methods and tools used 2 making these watch cases are coverr-.l l; patents. This is the only watch ram: 7.14m under this process. For many _\'ears the in troduction of these goods was slow, owin. to popular prejudice a;;ainst “pl:1tezl" ;:or>-'l.~. but grutlilully the public l(':1rI1L:ll thzrt ll)‘: Jamcs Iluss’ Gold llltlc/1 ("use was Nut :1 cheap gold-was/Led or elr'r'lro—plu.lc. _m,,,‘EZ,,,,,,K In this watch case the parts A» ‘ rnost rzulvjcc-t t1>\\'cur—th\. {IUlI.‘, (‘2‘I.IlI,'/1, /1z'11_I/«*8, tltunlb-r:a(c}1cs, etc., are made of sonin com). Bend 8 cont stamp to Keystone Watch (‘aw Factories, Phila- delphia. Pit, r... hnnduume 11111.11-.11.-.1 Pmuplrlv-l.~ho\vin§' now James Boss‘ and Keystone Watch (‘arms are made. (To be continual.) 3 The Cooley Creamer , Saves in labor its entire " " ’ t'o:=t.vvcrys432lso11. [twill produce (‘lll)1l‘_'ll more money from the milk to Pay for itself every V 1 days . over and above any otlwr _ 1m=thod you can e1nplo_v. . Don't buy infrin::ing vans from irresponsible deal- - v-rs. By (l1‘(‘lSl0l: «if the U. S. Court the Conll-y is thu -*- only C1'(‘tllllI‘l‘Ul' Milk Can which can be used Wat:-r sealed or submerged Without infringement. Send for circular to JOHN BOYD, Manufacturer, 199 LAKE S'I‘., CHICAGO, ILL. Clover F—Leaf Can ',]i Cream Gathering System. /"‘ -_ -7. TIIE CHEAPEST AND Brzsr. Has the lanes’ cooling surface. It is the mosxt successful cream raiser and gives the best satisfaction of any can now in use. Patent allowed. Send for price hsllccall 81 P111131 .\‘clmol<'r:r.l‘t., lliil-l1., l\i:1n11f:1ct11r¢-rsnnd dealers in cr(~:u111-ry supplies. lfiatiils IN MICHIGAN! You can Save Money by joining the VViscousin Ht-ate Grunge in a co-operative purchase of Teas, Uotil-es. Barbed Wire, and many articles bought. in large lots at cor1'espond'1ug reductions. We have a flourishing agency just across the lake in Milwaukee, with low rates of freight Via. Detroit or Ludington Lines. send for our Large illustrated Catalogue, Mailed free to all applicants. No pay for goods, ordered under seal, until received and adproved. BARBED WIRE—pricc for February: 41/2, 5 and 6 cents per pound. Free sample of best (40 cents) Japan Tea by mail. Write for information, L. G. KNIFFEN. State Agent, 214 W. Water S1... Milwaukee. Wis. Ifllllllllfl HORSE HOE llll Cllllllllllll GUIBINED l'ullneing_& llil|' Pahlnes, °°"~........°'**r.-‘.2.-,.*°.: 30 Days’ An Immense saving of labor and mono . We guarantee a. boy can enltlvate and hoe Ind Ill potatoes, corn, etc.. 16 time: an easy and fast as one man can the old wa . rumtntea coming.-e mama. annuals WANTED. lien on this paper. Address lonarcll Mfg. Co., 206 State St.,Cliioa.go,Ill. l5marb‘t EEDS to P. of II. AT 20 PER CENT DISCOUNT. Being a fruit grower and a Patron I will supply Patmns offiusbandry with flesh seed direct from my SEED FARM A‘! 90 man can msoouin from catalogue prices. send me a trial order and test my seeds. Buy of the grower and save the profit of the middleman. CATALOGUE SENT FREE. HEMAN GLASS, Laxnvrrw Sun» Fan, Rocnasrm, N. Y. l5mar6t DAIRY QUEEN CHURN. The easiest Churn to run in existence, le- niring but one-third the labor of any other ghurn made. Worked by hand or treadle. As easy to clean as a butter tray. A success with wind-mill power. Giving the best of satisfaction. Every Churn guaranteed. Send for Price List. Dairy Queen Churn Co., Scnooncnarr, Mrcn. @Qfi.Q.§.%2%.Yl.’%‘.‘. ' f d ' ‘ .i.‘..“:f.’.§.‘.?.1.”1§’:’.‘f.a.°§l,.‘2f¥i."..‘.7l’. B.s1LrnB. cz.nn4.42vv. FARM FOR SALE. Desiring to change occupations would sell my farm containg 79 acres of choice land sit- uated one rr ile west and 15 miles south of the !hriving town of Hartford. Said farm is in good repair, with two good bearing apple or- chards besidesa good variety of other fruit. Good soil adapted to both grain and frurt, being within the fruit belt in VanBuren Co. Seventy-one acres im roved land, balance timber, including a thrifty young sugar bush of over 300 trees No waste land, splendid buildings, all new or nearly new, that cost overthree thousand dollars Any amount or splen-‘id spring water convenient to both house and ham. Handy to sr-hool and in a good neighborhood. If desired, would give long time on part of purchase money. For further information call on or address the subscriber on premises. Tnis is a rare chance for some one to get a beautiful. pleas- ant home. J E. PACKER. Hanrronn, VanBnren Co., Mich. lmarlt 5 TON WAGON SCALES, lxon lavexs. Stool Bearings. Bran Tare Burn and Burn Box, and J0NEIIapa_1| Ihatrel¢hI—for frag Prleo Lin mcnllnu lhll paper and 5441'" JONES M‘ IINIIHAITDN Bllllnmton. 11. at I-)ll1&I‘Ul. '1:-an IUIAG-.AElA. ramps AIII. :nI1v:m In an as cnrcaoo c efaif rnuxx ’ and e -rmmx aamwara. .-.... .".'..“.Y‘ -éy , J an ' nun / ; . '3' o I 14 rrras ‘:1 ._c‘ y,-9:3-2‘ 7.1- . ,3.’ , ,u_ «um - 5;’ -nu-:71: 0 °“''"' / 1 '1. ' - ._ 42:‘: . _,r . no AOIIJIHA CHICAGO & GRAND TRUNK RAILWAY TlME TABLE. December sum, 1-33. IIALKB WlSf\\'ARD.—CENI'RAL XIRIDXAN Till. TRAIN! EB1'WARD.—Ol!fRA!. IIEIDIAN TIMI FARM FOR SALE. Said farm is situated in Silver Creek town- e«1hip;tour miles north, and one mile west ol Dowagi-ac, and contains 110 acres of land; ninety acres uv-dcr good im ruvment twenty acres of wheat, or the grounri; en acres of or- chard. frame house and barn, and a good well of water. For terms, enquire of G. W. NYE, Dowugiac Cass Co. Mich. Greenwood Stock Farm. POLAND CHINA SWINE For Sale at Reasonable Rates. Pigs in pairs mid triws not akin. Breeding ~‘~tock recorded in Ohio Poland China Record Parties wishing stock of this kind will firm It for their interest to corrnspmul with or v:.~.:' 'ue. II. (1%. IIIIIILL. Little Prairie Runde, (lass Co., Jllcl. l.Si"ebtf T11: Y M Y S l’£El)S. I have :1 choice lot of I-‘rs-sh Remix‘ :11. three at-rits H*X‘[1:l(‘.k(‘l. l :t|:11> .\('ll by the oum-e ox poun . Send l'o1‘pri(-c list. T. I4: VVIIITPI, GllL~\R.lJ, l€1':m(‘h (‘<),, Mich. THE DAVIS SWING CHUli?_Rl‘l._ The Most Popular (‘hurn on the Market. _ llvcnme it nmkz-s me most butter ll£'C:\llFl: no uI.ll\‘f' t'l1111‘n Vi . so 1.-.~..~ '. M-...-.1‘. rimkes ha lw-t rrr butter. lioc.-.11:-‘v {lieu-ti.-1n*tc‘I1-L-.1»-ll. it 112 ‘it ' l ll - L5 feblil. . .\lul-ring Dairlos and l-‘nctorh-s. Scull for lllva VERDIONI‘ F.1nII:l lmaratx THE DINGEE & CONARD CO‘S BEAUTIFUL EvEn.nr.oo.u1.Nc. The only establisahrnent making BUSINESS of ROSES. 60 L _ for ROSES alone. We GIVE AWAV,lu Premi- ums an Extras. more ROSES thnnm<'>1~-_1151w1525"11040“ ‘MAI! Ar bet G w 111.3 78 2-1 In’ __-_ - -‘ “ H“"°“'———- 1”’ P‘ ----- --1' ------ -- 5,; 1,,,.',_‘G,j‘“j“;,',;,;‘.‘.‘1 3 32 .. l'g,‘,_; ..’,‘;‘;".‘.'1 -‘ su11we11_._- ----.-- ____ __ .. Pug“ .. 1.,_.,5..§,,.,0.. 98.,..15_.,5.. , xgonth Bend- - 1. bu’ n 550 u 1 953 as 110“ an 1 6 20 u range-rs_ _-_ __________ -- — i _ _ > __ .u.)unrdW" 940 H -102'.‘ “ ;11oG - l_:IV05 " Ei“:::$"l‘:_: , "N-,_,_ Irv.Durand__--_ 144'. ~‘ 1030 -- 111 45 “ 1 7 20 “ 1 .. schoolmm - - P. H. 1 1‘ - _‘___ ,1 u « u 115 1: 1 ll ‘ _ ’ ‘ , v v . -« mlilzi. ll 3’. -« -‘l-133 ..1mf.i 363 -« l ,‘, §;:‘,‘;:,”'g,s,,;,;1 - ~ .. §‘;“"s§..’ A1. Battle Creek 12 40 mg 1 (:5 " 1 1 «xx ‘- 110 211 u L,‘ name Creek] ;, 3., A. ) -_ 1125"‘ : u . 117-1'};-cI)*{l_*!bl§rr:ek ----- —-, 2 10 u . 1 Charlotte ___ . ‘ 53.: ‘- __ _ , . I u L“ - ___‘_ * 6 u : §l°‘'r‘’‘’'fi''‘“—— fl‘ ‘ ’ Ar. D1ii:iiid__.__ 5 23 “ 7 ‘us; “ a or us . — —— —é—— a C,w,,,,,_,,m_ ‘ 3 U9 u Lv. gar, D.G.ll,&l., ’ 5 , 9 15 ‘ u ‘No.l21 Ar. ul ‘ l ‘-'5“‘958“ -- ‘.?.§i§i‘l.‘“l?..:aZl-"Wu 3‘.-:0“-2 ““““ “ '1 *- Penn-c. «- 1 1 r» so -- ma -- u qn~”w,_“ ,'Al‘cum. . 1 “ Detroit. “ ‘ 6‘Z5 “ ll 45 “ .. },,,,,,,,,,,_::11-zx. .‘lI1n.::--_::l , Lv. l)et,G.W.Div. ' » is 25 U ______ _- “ Valparai.~m__1 I324! an 5 25 “ l 5 52 “ ______ __ “ Flint ______ __ 8 l5 “ ll 35 “ tihll “ 825 " “ Re-dcsdale-__1 7115 " ,________‘ ,_ _ 1 u 1,,.,,.,.,,-____ 355 H 12117114 6:15 U 9 2 -I “ C,Klal-' (‘ms‘ 7 41) “ ' 4141; " " “ Imlay City..- 512-’. “ . ______ __ 1115:’. ‘* 9:14 “ \r.Ohicu.1ro ____‘ s in *1 , 7-15 " '1 no 1‘ 1o 40 “ , Ar. Port Huron_{l0-1.0 “ l 126 “ Way Frviglrt.-1 ll‘l\\'P. Scl1oolcmt't_ l'.‘;1-itwlrrxl 5:33 P. M.‘ Wu--tmml, 111:“? A. M , e.\'c1-pt Sumluy. N-1-5.1, 7 and 8 will stop at Dnmuisl ".211 minutes for meals. No 4 will 14101» ill Bxttle (‘rock ‘.50 minutes for nu-nls. trul Ctruidurd Time, which is one hour slower than Euslr-rn Standard Time. Now. 3, and 6, daily. All other 11-alns daily, except Sn1ul:ry. Pullman Palace curs are run through without change This cut represents our Minature Closed PATENT FLOWER POT. With every purchase of $5.00 or more in Clothing, Hats, Caps and fur- nishing goods we give one of these Pots. On breaking the same will be found a. card giving the holder one of these presents. ELEGANT UPRIGHT PIANO. STYLISH CARRIAGE HORSE, FINE TOP BUGGY. 1 SLENDID 8 PIECE BEDROOM SET. FAMILY SEWING MACHINE. Caiure, Toilet. Sewing Tables, Fancy Chairs, Toilet Cases, Brushes, Fine Shirts, Watches, and hundreds of other handsome presents. Remember you receive your bvtwem Chiczrgu and Port Huron In-troit, East Sagi- naw llay (‘ity llmuiltun, Niugzaws Falls, BI1r‘Tal0, New York, Toronto, Montreal and Boston. Dining cars on ii and 6 West Battle Creek. Gno. B. Razvr, 8. R. O.u.uvu'z. Traffic Tuitinaw-1: Genera.‘ Manager 1-}. P. Ksasv, Agent. Schonlcmft M‘-ch I 1 '1 m ’ Iwn: -~.1.1. (,1.1.\1.»\':‘1-zs, Fun .-11.1. hens, A1.1.I’I..i:v'i‘s. 1-11-1-:1r\' .~‘.\r‘:.’ 'l‘l> :21; rm: \‘1'1.\1.1'1‘r. .-\1.1."r1»:.-"r1:n 15; (iArl.DlC.\':3 1-‘on 1>1:111r1' .151: v.sr.1:'1.-2. C_*.’l‘ALOGl'E _»‘i\7i) PRICE LIST or Al.l.'l'l~IS'1'l-.‘l) \':.1111-:r11:s. 19111215. 1111111 3131.11 & c11.,11111es1er,1111.an1 1111111, 111. No.1 will .~ato1> at V1111: rrui.-'1) 2'1 1nin11.h-- for iimuls. Nos. 1l'.mrl#;l1:u'4- a Dining (‘Ar ll.ll:lI‘ll('lI lretwccii Cl111"r;{u and l’-nt1lvC‘.rm=k. Wl:-~ru no tirnr is shown at the stations trains will not =lu[l_ Tr:1i11- do 114119114111 forp:1-sv:1-,;z~rs l‘Xt'v;[lI, on .-1j,_vm,|_ . il ("l1iC;ruo it Hmnd Trunl. trnin.-1' nrv run by (fru- .1uu’vs _,. , , ,, V‘ .<.:.:«i:'1o1'1-.211.horn:-, $1-1111 ;ort'.:1l1l«.1:11c. M. B. CHURCH “BEDETTE” Co., (i‘rIi‘,A1\' D IEAPIDS, I\IlCI-I., Patented June 13, 1882. This invention supplies a long-felt want for a cheap portable bed, that can be put away in a small space when not in use, and yet make a roomy, comfortable bed when wanted. Of the many cots that are in the market there is not one, cheap or expensive, on which a com- fortable night‘s rest (an be bad. They are all narrow, short, without spring, and in fact no bed at all. While THE BEDE'.["l‘E folds into as small space, and is as light as anything can be made for durability. When set up it furnishes a bed long enough for the largest man, and is as comfortable to lie upon as the most expensive bed. It is so constructed that the patent sides, regulated by the patent adjustable tension cords, form the most perfect spring bed The canvas covering is not tacked to the frame, as on all cots, but is made adju-table, so that it can be taken off and put on again by any one in a few minutes, or easily tightened, should it become loose, at any time, from stretching. It is a perfect spring bed, St ft and easy, without springs or mattress. For warm weather it is :1. complete bed, without the addition of any thing; for cold weather it is only necessary to add suiiicient clothing. The “BEDETTE” is a. Household Necessity, And no family, after once using, would be without it. It is simple in its construction, and not liable to get out of repair. It makes a pretty lounge, :1 perfect bed, and the price is within the reach of all. P E’. I C‘ E : —— 36 inches wide by 6; feet long, 33 50. 30 inches wide by 6i feet long, 83.00. 27 inches wide by 4; feet long (cover nor adjustable) $2.50. For Sale by .F‘ur-niture Dealers Everywhere. 0 &l--i-1lLe- 0 We are the Original Grange Supply House, organized in I872 to supply the consumer direct with a I classes of Goods at Whole- sale Pnces, in quantities to suit the purchaser. We are not urchasing agents or commission men who buy their goods after hey get an order. We buy from first hands in large quantities an carry in stock all the goods we handle, embracing Dry Goods, Clothing, Boots. Shoes, Hats, Caps, Fancy Goods, Hosiery, Gloves, Underwear, Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, Silvervvare. Sewing Machines, Hardware. Tinware. Guns, Revolvers, Fishing Tackle, crockery, Harness. Saddles. Trunks. Groceries. and in fact nearly Every- thing that is required in the House or on the farm. Our Buyer’s Guide is issued in March and September of each year and 'wil_| he sent free to any address u on receipt of postage. cents. It IS a book of 216 pages. 8I,4x 1% inches, with over 3.300 illustrations of articles we handle. also prices and descriptions of all the goods we sell. Invaluable as a book of reference. Let us hear from you. Respectfully, MONTGOMERY WARD &. 00., 227 Jr. 229 Wabash Ave.. Chicago, Ill. tr All my Seed is warranted to be fresh and true to name. so far that should it prove otherwise, I agree to refill orders gratis. A large part of the great collection of Seed I ofl'er is of my own growing. As the original introducar of Eclipse Beet. Bur- bank Potatoea. lltarblehend Early Corn, the Hubbard Squash, and scores of other new Vegetables. I invite the patronage of the public. In the gardens and on the farms of those who plant my seed will be (mind my - best advertisement. Catalogues FREE to all. JAMES J. H. GREGORY, SEED GROWEII, MARBLEHEAD, MASS. CHOICE FIELD PEAS, 0/over and Timoz‘/1y Seed, A limited quantity of Early Canada Seed com, warranted to grow 100 per cent. Extra mic. All kinds of Farm and Vegetable Seeds Ll‘, l we I11-1n111.rs.Bimi er, Thread Cutter, Need lcs, ii and full outfit with e:ich.~- Guaranteed to be perfect. War- ears. Domtpayldoublc for rnacunes no better, w an you can ‘I? these before youlpay a cent Al: la c improvements. uns light with little noise. Handsome and ' od 1 S ‘Smger’ U 5 A Cordor. ltunl-Ar, Tuck- g L ,1‘ gurzéble. fcl;-cn‘l‘ars yvllth gran» heal: and pure. GEO. W. HILIs, 93“ A 5, go. .';‘3,.fm,‘,’, “ff c‘,',',‘;,',',,’;_'ju °' 86 Woodbridge st., Dnraorr, Mich. isaprn, 15mar3t I factorly. ljunly present right after you purchase. THIS IS N O LOTTERY. But a fair legitimate scheme We guarantee to sell goods as low as can be bought anywhere in the State. Men Suits $5 .0 $30 Boys Suits $2 to $18 Men’s Hats 85d. to $4.. Boys Hats 25d. to $2. VVe Sell a good all wool Casirnere Men suit at $5.50 This is cheap at $10.00. We warrant all goods to turn out satis- STAR CLOTHING HOUSE, GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. Mention GRANGE Vxsrrox. of People who may reside at so great a dis- tance from Grand Rapids that they cannot conveniently come to the city, can avail them- selves of the most extensive and varied stock DRY GOODS ’ AND CARP—ETINGS simply by writing us. and the money paid refunded. 15may 24t of every description to be found in Michigan, Samples of nearly all kinds of goods can be sent by mail. All orders strictly attended to, and any goods sent, not satisfactory, can be returned, for the same will be SPRING 8: COMPANY, GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. [Mention the Vii! 11012.] Homes ; Texas 5 Arkansas! low prices, long credit. Rich agricultural and paling lands producing wheat, rye, oats, aorn,ootton p ll the choice fruits, near schools, churches and m Cheap land excursions every month. In: maps oi".!'exu, Arkansas, Mimonriwand lenses, with all inInI'I1atlon,addreu J. B. FRA IJY, Pam. and 148:! Agent Ilhouri Paella Br 00., 100 (Bark street iugo, Ill. ICE CREAIII 111111 BUITER COOLER A combina- tion by which allfarmencan make Grum- or Butter as we as keep it in a nice cou- tltion until it h marketed. It saves two- thirds the la- frigorator. The cream is taken from the top and is clear of sediment. The most complete arrangement for the Farmer and Dalryman in existence. Agents wanted. Bend [or circular and price lbt. MoGAI.L A: DUNCAN,’ laprtr S choolcraft,Mich. Hand-Book FREE. R. S. & I. P. LACE’. Patent Atfys, Washington. D. O. " BARBOUR” BORN l‘mas.:.. . Uuequislnl for H: 2-‘.l2\‘(3'l‘H - and SlMPI.IClT\ . Drops ' positively only or-:1; Grain in :1 place, metre, .~v‘ru~m ~ or twenty inches apart. 15j an8tx 1'i.9h’s American Manual of PARLIAMBN=ARY LAW Is the cheapest and best. The subject is made so plain that every Citizen or Society member should have a copy. Circular of commendation free. Price by mail pregnid; cloth, 50 cents ; leather tueb, 81.00. outage stamps received. Address, J. T. Conn, Schoolonfh or GEO. T. FISH. Roonizsrirn. N; Y. FENNO & MANNING, lluol Commission Merchanls, 117 Federal St., Boston. Consignments Solicited and Cash Advances Made. PATENTS. LUCIUS C. WEST. Solicitor of American and Foreign Patents, and Counsellor in Patent Causes. Trade Marks, Copyrights, Assign- ments, Caveats, an-‘ Mechanical Drawings. Circulars tree. 105 E. Ma'n st., Chase Block, aprltf KALAMAZ00. MICE.