......._.'V "*5:-..‘.--"" ’..-rn“. 4.4"" “ THE FARMER IS OF MORE CONSEQUENCE TIIAN THE FARM, AND SHOULD BE FIRST IMPROVED.” -'-aa-vs..¢a..=i-s.r.;e;;-.z...-I.-.-..--._‘-- —.»-~-:»-:.~..-..-I-- YOLUME l0,—NO. 20. WHOLE N0. 196. l SC.H()()LCRAFT. MICH., ()CT()BER 15, 1884. [Printed b Kalamazoo Publishing Co.] Publls era of the Daily and Weekly Telegraph. Combined monthly circulation of the three papers, 72.500. Entered at the Post Office at Inazoo .5 Second Class matter. @7113 grunge iéligifnrp (EDTLARGED) lmblished on the First and Fifteenth of every month, AT 50 CENTS PER ANNUM Eleven Copies for 85.()(). S. T. COBB, Editor & Manager, To whom all communications should be ad- dressed, at Schoolcraft, Mich. Remittances should be by Registered Letter, Mon: Order, or Draft. ,.,,, “us paper 1-! not amt only as ordered and paid for in advance. 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J. WOODMAN,Paw Paw,M ich. 0vnnsm:a—PUT. DARDEN, . . . . Mississippi. Lno'ruann—EENRY ESHBAUGH, Missouri. srxwuin-W. SIMS, ............. . .Kansas. Assr. S1'EWABD—JOHN J. ROSA, Delaware. Gnurunr-—H. 0. DERVIES, . . . . .Maryland. TB1lA§UnEB—F. MoDOWELL,. . .New York. S10’?-W. M. IRELAND, Washington, D. C. Gar:-Knnrnn—JAS. DRAPER, ..... . .Ma.ss. Clnns—MRS. J. J. WOODMAN,..Michigan. Poxo1u—MRS. PUT. DARDEN, Mississippi. !‘i:.onA—-Mas. I. W. N"IClE{OLSON,New Jersey Lu)! Assn. Srnwann-Mas. Wu. SIMS,Kan Executive committee- D. WYATT AIKEN, ..... ..South Carolina. H. D. BINGHALI. .................. ..0hio. Dis. J. M. BLANTON, .......... ..Vi.rginia. Ofllcors Mlchlgan State Grange. IL-0. G. LUCE,... ............. ...Gilead. 0.—A. N. WO0DRUFF,.. . . . . . .Watervliet. Lna.—JOHN HOLBROOK, ...... ..Lansing. S.—S. A. TOOKEB, ........ ..Gra.ud Ledge. A: S.—A. B. CLARK, ..... ... . . . . ..Morrice. (1-3. B. WILLARD ....... ..White Pigeon. I.‘3|A3.—8. F. BROWN, ....... . .Schoolcraft. Sno..—J. T. COBB, ........... . .Schoolcraft. G. K.—ELIJAH BARTLETT, . . . . . .Dryden. C:Bxs.—MBS. M. T. COLE, . . . . . . .Palmyra. P0l0l'A.—MRS. LYDIA DRAKE, Plainwell. F1'.o3A—MRS. D. H. STONE ............ .. L. A. S.—MRS. A. B. CLARK .... ..Morrice. Executlve committee- . F. MOORE Ch’n., ........ ..Adrian. §.El()),sPLATT, .... ..’ ............ ..Ypsilanti. JOHN PORTER, .......... ..Grand Rapids. THOMAS MARS, ........ ..Benien Center. .1. Q. A. BUB.B.INGTON,.....,....Tu8c0l8- WM. SATTERLEE, .. ....Bii-mingham. J. G. BAMSDELL . . . . . . . . . . . .Traverse City. 0. G. LUCE. J. T. COBB, ..... ..Ex—0flici0- state Business Agent. THOMAS MASON, .......... ..Chioago, 111. General Deputy. JOHN nonnaoox ......... .. .. ..Lansing. Special Lecturers. Time. 1'. Moore... ......Adrian, Lenaweo Co. Stark Lampman, ...... ..Tustin, Osceola Co. I. L. Stevens, ...... ..Pen'v, Shiawassee Co. Jason Woodman,. . . .Paw Paw VanBuren Co. A. N. Woodrufi, .... . .Watervliet, Berrien Co, Hr. Perry Mayo,..Battle Creek, Calhoun Co. M11 Perry Mayo,. .Battle Creek, Calhoun Co. Elections are after all usually deci- '_3§d. or may be decided, by the compar- 1t1vel_y few who vote according to their conscience. unawed by force and un- bnbed by gain.-—Portland (Oregon) Oregonian. WEATHER TALK. LY J. VV. RILEY. It ain’t no use to grumble and c. mpluin, It's just as cheap and easy to rejoice; When God Sn-l'l:S cut the weather and sends rain, W’_v rain's my choice. Men gener’ly to all inten's—— Altbough they-“re apt to grumble some- Puts most their trust in Providence, And takiss things as they come-— Tizuf is the ccmmonality Oi" men that's lived as long as me, Hos watched the woxld enough to learn ’I'hey’re not the boss of this concern. With some, of Cour.-3r:, its dillt-rent—— I've seen young men that knew it all, And didn’t like the way things went On this terrestrial bull. But all the same, the rain some way Raincd jest as hard on picnic day, Or when they really wanted it It maybe wouldnt rain :1 bit! In this existence, dry and wet Will overtake the best of men’ Some little skift o’ clouCs’ll shet The sun ofi“ now and then. But maybe. as you're wonderin’ who You've fool-like lent you’re umbrell to, And want it—out’ll pop the sun, And you’ll be glad you aiu’t got none. It aygervates the farmer, too- There’s too much wet or too much sun, Or work, or waitin’ round to do Before the plowin’s done. And maybe. like as not, the wheat, Jest as it's lookin’ hard to beat, Will ketch the storin—and jest about The time the corn’s a-jiutin out! These here cy-clones s.-fcolin’ round- And hack’ard crops—and wind and rain- Aud yit the corn that’s wallered down May elbow up again! They ain't no sense as I can see, For mortals, sich as you and me, A-faultin, nature's wise intents And lcckin’ horns with Providence! It ain't no use to grumble and complain; It’s jest as cheap and easy to rejoice; When God sorts out the weather and sends rain, Wy’ rain’s my choice. Wm. B. Hues, Dear Sir.-—I notice in the GRANGE VISITOR of Aug. 15th, you make inquiry in regard to a pat- ent bee cupboard. I don't know what your object is in making this inquiry, but if it is with a view of go- ing into the bee business and using these patent bee fixtures or paying for the right to make and use them, I would advise you to let them alone. The time is past when it is necessary to pay for the privilege of making or using anything really valuable per- taining to modern bee culture, and you generally find these patent right vendors that go around selling town or farm rights to make (if use any kind of bee fixtures are sharpers and their wares are no better if as good as you can buy of any first-class supply dealer, without paying any royalty for using. A plain, movable frame bee hive such as is used by all intel- ligent honey producers is better for your purpose, if the production of honey is your object, than any pat- ent clap trap being sold by any of these traveling agents, and as I said before they are no better than swin- dlers trying to make a living by play- ing upon the credulity of the inex- perienced. The best bce hives and fixturcs in the country are free for any one to make or use and much better than any bee cupboard to put in the house. This putting bees in a house has been tried and abandoned by some of our best bee-keepers and pronounced unprofitable in the long run, and th- y have gone back to the simple mova- ble frame bee hive holding but one colony of bees. But perhaps you wish to go into the patent right business yourself. Ifso. take my advice and engage in something that will injure no one but yourself. All vendors of bee hives or fixtures are set down by the bee fraternity as either rascals or the dupes of rascals. If you, wantin- formation on anything perlaining to honest bee culture, write to A. I. Rout, Medina, Ohio, for a copy of his Bee Journal, entitled Gleanings in Bee Culture, and for any other infor- mation you want on that subject. Perhaps we can give you the infor mation you asked for in the GRANGE VISITOR. If not, he can give you good advice in 1'9,-.':ard to all such traps. Respectfully, S. H. MALLORY. Decatur, Mich, Sept. 20, 1884. For Fertilizing Salt, _ address Larkin 4'. Patrick, Midland City, Michigan. Value of the Pumpkin. The inost of us é'm*rce-1's raise pump- kins in our 4.-ornlields, but gmicmlly l>emusctln:_v rnay be pI‘0(lll(‘(,*(l tlx:*i‘L‘ with little trouble and are (’l)IlSl(l(‘l'f‘(l of sonic value use late fall fr-.c1:-eds, the pumpkin, l <:u11sizlei'. one of the best feells we lmvc as :1 milk, llesli and int producer. A cow may be futtcd on it in a few we,-L-k’s tim<-, without &l.Il_\'tlllll_'4' :ubli‘tlouul be- ing given. eitlu,-1' foodortli'i1ik,un:l tlw becf be ;_{o0d. lt is also 2111 (‘.\'(,'(£llt‘l1l'. luxzitivc for the horse-. and if secured from frost and fed 0(,‘C?lSl()ll:tll_‘,' during the winter it will wonderfully iin,-rczise his health strengtli and uiiimutloii. .\s a feed for swine, it possesses about the same amount of nutriment in the raw state its clover; it will in- crease growth :-.1111 development. and put them in a good ('Ull(lli.lOll for fat- tiug,o1', us we call it, get them into the proper place f01“‘1l1iisbing off” with corn: but for swiiu,-, us for all other uniinuls. the seed should not be given. Pumpkins boiled with pota- toes, sweet itpplrs, etc., and tbe mess thickened with cornineal or wheat milldlings, nialu-s an excellent early feed for pork making. We do not, however, derive all the virtue from this vegetable by using it as :1 stock feed, for it may be put to other valuable uses, and one among the many I need not mention, as all of good taste know how to appreciate it good pumpkin pie. Made into poul- tice, the pumpkin is one of the most valuable remedies for lllllll.ll.llll2tI0l'_V complaints I ever saw used; and we have record of the worst cases of in- llammation of the bowels being cured by an application of it. “The seeds,” says Dr. Smith, “in my travels in Syria, I found almost uni- versally eaten by the people, on ac- count of their supposed medical qual- ities—not because they are diuretic, but as an antidote against animalculzr which i.i:'vt the bowels, They are sold in the streets as apples and nuts are here. It is a medical fact that persons have been cured of tapeworm by the use of pumpkin seeds. The outer skin being removed. the meats are bruised in it mortar into an oily, pasty mass. It is swallowed by the pa- tient after testing some hours, and it takes the place of cliyle in the stomach andthe tapeworm lets go its hold on the membrane and becomes gorgcd with this substance, and in some meas- ure probably torpid. Then a large dose of castor oil is administered, and the worms are ejected before they are able to renew their hold.” The stem of the pumpkin, when grated fine and steeped, strained, and the decoction well sweetened, is a very valuable remedy for tlatulent or cramp colic.—0ultz'vator in Tribune and Far- mer. Grange Thought. There are many people who do not accomplish useful purposes because they fail to direct eflcris properly. They may have abundant wisdom to plan but they lack that persistence which leads to execution, and without that plans have no great value. If an illustration were needed it might be found in the Grange. The Order was planned wise-ly for the advancement of persons in whose Interest it is offeret; but the plan is utterly with- out value except as members of the Order exert themselves to obtain the objects sought. They may notds,=~ pend on their fellows to accom.-lish purposes of the Order, for their own part is imperative precisely as it is with their fellows. Each person must accept individual re.~p>nsibil- ities and put forth effort to aid in achieving the objects of the Order. If this responsibility were hnneztly and fully acct.-med. accompanied by the required effort, there would be such gain as no association of persons has ever seen In the history of the world——no obstacles would prevent the Patrons ofHusbandry from dime-ting the affairs of the nation. The ill,-SSI bilitics are all plainly in view, de- pendent for their attainment on tlw efforts of members reinforced by thousands who would quickly julll under leadership that would com- mand respectful consideration from all inter:-sts afl’.-cted,—-.Husbcmdman Elmi-ra, N. Y. ’ Something New. An experiment has been tried of sending milk and cream to England. We have not heard the result. There is no doubt of success it it can be kept near the freezing point. Ice will do it justas it freezes beef. It would be a capital thing if New England could provide Londoners with fresh milk.- -Our Country Home. Apple Maggot. C()l)l.l.\‘t; _\l0'l‘li l~1CI.ll’Si-ll). While at llif) state fair Mr" C M. VVeed called my attention to the fact that fruit on exhibition was attacked by the a_; pic maggot ( '1'r_y_ucla Pom- cncl./ct. ) _ HISTORY. Since returning home I have found a half barrel - I fall applcs, pncurreil from Shiawasuee county entirely Hill.- ed by this insect. l also hear that this inagg't is quite common in apples about Lansing. This insect has attacked the apples in New York and some of the New England States for years, and has been com-idcred by many the most grievozzs pest of tne orchard. Last year 1 re ccived this insect from Mr. l’i‘«nnix of Delavna, \Vlsconsin. The insect ba- beeu known to invest the thorns ap- ple in Michigan, VVisconsin, and Illinois for years, but until this fall I have not heard of its attacking our Jiicliigan ap;-les. Whether the east =‘.l'D maggots have been imported here in fruit shipped west. or whether our native insects of this species have lc.-arnell that apples are toothsoine, it is hard to say. It is enough to know that it is here, and at work. NATURAL u ISTURY. Tue two-winged fly lays many eggs on the apple in July. The little white foolless maggots are pointed at the mouih end, and are possessed of a lit- tle black freely—moveable books which are attached to a frame Work just back of the head. This pointed black head and the absence of feet are enough to distinguish this insect from the cod- ling moth larva. There are several, not one, as in the case of the old “ap- _ple—worm” in a single fruit. I have taken twelve maggots from a single apple. These maggots eat through and through the apple and not just about the core. so the apple is nit simply injured. it is ruined, unless, forsooth,it is thought well to make cider(?) of such fruit. The filthy tun- nels and plump maggots make such apples most disgusting. The maggots are about twc-tenths of an inch long, and when full fed come forth from small circular holes. Ihave an apple that now, Sept. 30, sbf-ws six of these holes. 2; he larvae leave the apples in Sep- tember and October, and go into the earth to pupate. The pupa resembles the larva, except it is shorter, and not so pointed in front. The fly which comes forth in June is black. with red head and legs. It is less than one halfof an inch lone. In form the fly resembles the house fly. The wings are light, crossed with dusky bars. These maggots do not attract atten- tion very much till in September, and so are much the most harmful in autumn fruit. They do work some, however, in winter fruit. In this re- spect——being for the most part con- fined to fall apples—and in this re- spect alone, they are less to be dread- ed than the codling moth. As will be easily understood by the above, this insect is a terrible enemy, and we may well work to stamp it out at the onset As the apples attacked become ripe early and fall prematurely.we have but to keep sheep or hogs in the orchard to destroy them. This is the only remedy which I can at present sug- gest. Of course apples containing these maggots, which are gathered for use. should be fed to hogs as soon as their condition is leirned. Ir. is of the utmost importance that all this "wormy”—we better say mag- goly fruit-—should be treated so as to destroy the maggots. A. J C001: Auslrailain Sheep. Alistralia excels all other nations on earth as a wool producing country, and were it not for the exc ssive droughts that visit them occasionally, it would be the wool growers’ paradise; in fact it is, with this occasional drawback, which is often very severe. W001 is grown in Australia, both as line merino and "ci'oss-breeds.” that can not be equaled by any other coun- try on earth. It has a characteristic peculiarity of its own-—lcngtli of stu- ple, tineness and uuiforinity--never to be mistaken for the growth of any oth- er country. The very trip from the an- tipodes, passin the equator in closely compressed be as in the hold of ves- sels, gives it a peculiar richness of coloring unknown in other wool. As our tariff discriminates against the washed wool being brought here, we see only “greasy wool” so called, while Canada imports the washed wool. Spain is the original home of all Merino sheep. Those sent to France were grown for great size and great length of staple, while those sent to Saxony and Silesia were bred for fine- ness of staple alone, regardless of length. In this country we have had all of these breeds, or rather varieties. The fine Saxony sheep, bred principal- ly in Pennsylvania, were killed off when broadcloth proper ceased to be made here at a profit. The French variety never gained much headway here. The Australian sheep is now a type of itself, and stands alone. It originat- ed from a mixture of Spanish and Sax- ony, and contains the good qualities in boil), which is now firmly fixed as 21 type, and the finest type known to-«luy the greasy wool from tlu-ir lwst Iluvks shrinking from -X: in 20 per cent. :()l)lu \\':isl1e(l wool .lrr5l‘ and aid in ur- tending our circulation. INDEPENDENT VOTING. '|‘lu- imlepcndrnt voter is tbe"un- known qu:1nlit_V."' more than ever be- l'ur¢-, in .\li<'blgun pnllll«'.<, zuul i1’we2u‘c not vs-ry much mistzlke-n bis p1‘cse1i}Sl- «lcIIt(l;u'Iicl'f0Td. N0\'<’!11bt‘_F. 3. tit 1”U'C10ck. ‘ has to Step aside and anowthe one who i L siial i-xei'cises. nnisic, and welcome , Everybody says the jo ting column is the most interesting part of THE Vrsrroi-:. It helps to make up the grand total of an excellent paper We are having warm. growing weather in Oakland county; wheat is getting a large top; corn is all It is close to election and nearly all have decided who to vote for. Some We had a real live earthqiiake here right, thanks to September; [.Ot8l'.0F.H are a large crop; apples better than expected; pastures good; sheep low; cattle and hogs high; politicians plen- ty. Yes, that was a good but you gave that Ball, 3. regular daisy. Bat the next man on the base. GEO. CAMPBELL. Thayer, Oct. Utl). The perfection of to-day’s antimi- nal splendor tempts me to give to Vis- iT0ii readers the following lines which have just been sent me by a friend. Let us drink in and “brittle up ” for bleaker days for sunshine and niellow- ness of ()ctober‘s gifts. “Gods finger touches on the hills; The leaves beneath it, and glow, Till the strange splendor c-veitills, Their trembling life and lays them low.:.;‘ So ardent souls, by life divine, Enkiuilled, light our gloomy day, A little while before us shine,’ Then, spent with glory, pass away,” I“. J. C. Oct. lltli, rest. We have been anxiously looking for the Visiron of the istli ult. but as it does not come write to ask if you or the VISITOR or both has been annihil- ated by farmer Ball. Well it takes ex- perience to run a machine successfully and the republican managers have had experience. Do you notice they have fusioned with the greeribackers in this county. Detest-able is it not——An earth- quake was the result. Query—Is the law allowing a deduction in road work to users of-1-inch tires going to accom- plish any good—hereabout 3-inch or 53% inch is thought to to be wide enough anda very few who have much marsh are benefited by the law. Frateriially, C. M. BOWEN. bors. l’erh:-ips Gov. Jiegole belongs to a Grange and knows how hard it is for farmers to spend time to attend the regular meetings is the reason he did not put any on the exposition commis- sion,tliey could never get time to attend to it. Yours for the right, 4]. (.‘lielsea, Oct.'i'th. October's present balinness can not be trusted. Ere many days the cold wave will overtake us and disclose the fact that many little preparations for late fall and winter are not completed. See to it that the sto\‘es’are all up and in working order, that the dreariness of muddy, niurky days may be counter- balanceil by the cheeriness of the home glow. Diiring the summer months window panes become loose or broken, hinges deteriorated from a iii.-rnial upright- ness, and roofs have taken to leaking in a storm. Now is thctiiiie to at- tend to these minor details which on a 3 biting moriiiiig assume the inaxiiniini of importance. Are the walks in a condition to pass dry shod to and from the barn and well the coming sloppy days? Do not neglect it until the state of weather and your consequent ill temper make it a far less easy task than to do it at once. Another thing that should be seen to, is that the tender vines and slirubbery about the premises are laid down and protected for the winter. if this is put off until after a few severe frosts you can not expect them to escape “win- ter killing.” Above all, farmer fathers and moth- ers, begin early the gathering together of your home dock, to get that com- fort out of the fireside circle, which can only be felt in the long quiet ev- tlie other day, just enough to be inter- ,esting. The warm autumn, well sup- ’ plied with rainsliiis made a line growth of grass for pastiire this year and a 1 good foundation for next spring. Corn 3 and potatoes in many places are a fine crop. Also pumpkins, sqiiiislies, tur- ' nips, and parsnips. Our freshman class which came in on the first of Sep- tember has an unusually large propor- i tion of fine stiidents—of course quite a :sprinkling of sons of Patrons of lIiis- 1, baiidry. We are fixing up some ponds for German carp and hope to have an 1 artesian well next year to supply clear water for experimenting with the finer i fishes. White wheat is so cents, far- mers naay well begin to look in every direction for more profitable crops. Look into that of raising fish. We are watching politics but have not yet got i over the depression of ninil caused by E the failure of farmers to nominate their candidate for governor of Michi- - gan. We will not give you our guess as ,to the result of election. We ai‘e~not betting any. Farmers are gaining and pushing ahead as a class and stand much higher in our State, than ever before. A steady, close long pull with l an eye to education and united effort is certain to bring success to farmers sooner or later. Perhaps later. They must cultivate more cheek and learn to use the wires. But do not forget the. close study. Your account of a visit to Lenawee was excellent, especially that in reference to the Grange at the fair. We know those Granges down that way, and should expect fine dis- play. 1 W. J. BEAL. The great body of farmers of Michi- gan feel that they have been me-anly used by the “Machine” that grinds out are in 3 quandary find “Dde9ided- 1 I: can talk, but without any qualifications ‘ by Hm’ Powell’ mttsfomz recitation dislike the advice of “Temperance: Democrat,” for his views are incon- sistent unless he farther explains How can one vote for Blaine or Cleve- land, and “go to the polls ‘rogethei and plump for St. John, P citoh, and and Alcott 2’ It ‘s a mystery how the piohibition party are going to resur- rect the republlcan party after loin ing it. I am a temperance man, but the . policy of the party smothers its best friend; to turn the law making i ower over to its outspoken eremies, is large- ly due to soreness (soreheadedness ) and malice. And the” reason why i can’t vote for Cleveland is his de- pending on the solid South for thrcc fourths of his voters. ' You of temper- ance persuasion, doh’t consider tl i- progress of the‘colored there. They age counted there for the purpose 0: increasing their electoral votes and for representatives in Congress. who votes '? yourselves send for most any paper there and study it. I acknowledges good deal of corruption in tic repub- lican party, but the principles of that party are what a.e lest for progress Ave‘ c for St. John counts one against that party, and for Cleveland. A vote for prohibition is a vote for free whis- key. 13 this an inconsistency, brother Temperance Democrats? Your as- sumed name seems odd too—as though temperance and democrat could to united. - It matters not so much about Gov eriior. I have no choi-.e now. Mr. Luce was our just candidate; and I know of one Patron who thinks it is a good policy to vote for him yet Why not Mr. Ford ? A vote in that direction is a word againstmachines. Bro. Cobb's cour: e is to be com for the oflicc to take his place. The only way to correct thisevil, is to have the people ( particiilarly farmers ) see to 5 lit and have the best nien nominated 1, for oiliceztliis would insure their elec- [ tioii without putting them to the 5 trouble and expense of spending a ,month or two before election going 3 around proclaiming it. The coming election is the worst mixed up of any E previous one; but it seems certain that ' either the democrats or the republican party must succeed. The proliibition party can only expect [ to weaken or defeat the party who are 5 most in accord with them 011 the tem- perance question, and thereby place the party in power who favors the manu- facturer, seller, and user, of liquor. 3 wines and beer. If nothing biita pure 3 article could be made and sold, it 1 l ' would accomplish more for the teniper— ; But 5 If you wish to inform 3 ance cause than a prohibition law. The great question that divides the i two old parties seems to be either free trade, and the employment of the ling- lisli manufacturer to supply our wants with goods made by cheap labor; or to have the goods made at home by our own manufacturers, giving employ- ent to our better paid home laborers, There is no doubt but what free trade for a time would make nearly every- thing cheaper; nor is there any doubt but what it would take’ from the la- borer now producing at home what we could get cheaper from abroad, the means to buy at any price. It would enrich the importers in our own sea- port cities at the expense of our do- mestic dealeis. H. B. Bro. Ford you ask me if my asser- tionsabout Gov. Begole are positive : and essays, and select reailing by mem- § bers of Pittsforil Grange. llziconic by ;Sister ll. W. Freeiiian, Litchtield. Qiiestiiiii; What is the Firiiiiicial , Outlook for the l“:ll'Illt‘l‘? Opened by ' liro. Ilewett Woodbrirlge, followed by Sister l\'ate.\lcI)iig;il1 of liitchlielil, and * others. A. .l. ll.-\ki~:r:, Lecturer. There will be a. special meeting of E Cass coiiiitv Pomona Grange at Good- fwin’s Hall‘ Cassopolls, Oct. 29th at 10 i o'clock, A. \l., to elect a delegate to the State Grange and to attend to. any lbusiness that may conic liefore the iineeting. The program for the day ‘_ will be an opening aililress by the Mas- | ti-i‘, M. .l. Gard of Voliiila, followed by I reiiiiiiksby it. .I l)ieksoii, oi Pokagon. Select re:iiliiig by Mrs. Jerome Wood, i of l’okagoii. I Essay by Mrs. llaniiah Patterson, of ‘ L2iGrange. i I-Zssayby Mrs. llina C. Wiley, of La 1 G range. , .l. B.-iiiiiizii, Ler- t'_\l.ll()l'.\' ('Ol'.\"l‘Y <:l{A.\'tii£. The next meeting of the (foiiiit Grange will be held at Battle Cree Grange hall Tliiirsday Oct. 1i‘»,at 10 o'clock. The prograrniiie for the meet- ing is as follows: My lmpressioiis at the Agricultural College, l’erry Mayo. Kitchen Conveniences, Mrs. Adams liarly history of Battle Creek, Wm. llalliday. Recitation, Floreiice Spaiilrling. Questions for discussion. Should the constitutional amendment relative to pay of the members of the l(?_I/i.s'l(.tlt¢7'€ amlf/'cr’ passes be adopted. Should the government encourage more Artie explorations. Mus. PERRY MAYO. .Unyx Siileni Grange No. 476 will celebrate their tenth aniversary on the 24 of ()ct., A. I). 1554, at 10 A. 11. Order of exercises: 1 Song by Choir. :2. Prayer by Chaplain. :3. Address of Welcome by if. it. Chelsea’ Sept‘ 26' enings ofa coiiiitrv home. candidates for the suffrage of the mended’ and I hope he will “Mk ,§g?:,:1iyFu::0Iwwflla;:flt yiissjfilgfirlr Tl_:ay‘i€ésp0nSe by Dr ‘Vflker The mystery solved why Luce wag When day fades in the west, let the people. When the Republican conven- Jugarggfishfingllgftibns can set aleB_ in connection with the tmhgporiatioh -3- 50113- dropped so suddenly and Alger sub- stituted. The rum power did it. The saloonists said to the managers, we don’t like ti. 5 man Luce. We cai:i’t depend on him. Alger is all right, nominate. him and we will support him. Niiminate Luce and we wili defeat him, hence the change. Tem- perance R’-publicans what are you going to do about it. Shall we ta-mely submit to this injustice or shall we teach the machine that farmers have rights to be respected as well as law- yers and railroad presidents. I heard an ex-.-aloonist offer the bet; that Alger would be elected because he said the saloonii-is would work and vote for him, and he said if he was elected he would have his saloon running again in less than six months. He lives in Decatur where saloons are not al- lowed to run at present. J USTICE. Dear Sir.-——I am receiving numerous communications asking about i-lover seed, how to ship, prospect of price, etc. For the benefit of all having the article _ . _ _ farmers. And I would like to know if _ , thlt the passeyger transportation an Culver. ' todispose of I would say, clean as condition for a satisfactory sale. As W0rthyMaSte1. Luce can Support the the prospects look betterthanthis time company received wasa part of the Music_ th0F0Ugh1Y 35 PF-Sb‘ib19. Put in 118W regards selling to local or transient party that has so meanly used him 18155 Yeilli . 00fl’d”&0t Price and W88 paid for. Ir Reports from Subordinate Granges. Stink bag,S.’s9w_mebagS—n.0:c time. Bags buyers let mg say it W1.” ilglmrmbly When the 4th of November comes let ‘_ We 930:5 hflp but smile over the this thi:ty'tw° thouéaud dollars 301 .IAEiderl,:§s);) %{?o(l-etllfy Lecturer M. W- will be pdld for by purchasers of the pay you to ship all goods in your own every man Stand up In the (hgmty of Breezy Bang controversy; once we “Y the 3’°"°m°r expended to sew" Willoughby seed; takea railroad receipt and en- name and so get the full proceeds of his manhood’ an independent voter‘ werein sympathy with My” and E his election any more than each or Mush ' close by mail to the consignee: be sure their sale here, better than to allow and as Brothersparks says;-Sit Square- W., but long since gave up the the Republican governors has ex Evening, Open meeting. 3-Dd Welgh 1'0 80011173-t€1Y 1%‘-f0T9 Ship‘ the middleman to step in and reap the iy upon the .Machinei and its .vici0uS race, for the girls will be forever about pended? The moment 8 man 15 110111’ figafii. m ping. I have large, clean, dry lofts lion’s share of the profits of your labor, System: ,. Something’ Y-and at this time it is baggy mated for ‘an importi;ntli{)ffi(pe he finds Resoluglognfs’ 8:313-iscuuions for the where I will store free, and I insure for remember he seldom hiiys except CORTLAND HILL. and we cant hoip them any by 1-uh- aswarm o hungry 3 ar 5 etermined good of the Order, opened by Worthy 3- % Slight expense to any that Wish to at a good profit, for he makes a buSi- ._. cule, so dear mothers let us just set- to devour his substance. It runs Chaplain M. L. Stevens. Ship to h01d- I Will take all Seed at dess of keeping posted, he really takes In the last number of the VISITOR tie down to the inevitable, for even "OWD *0 the "1033 “D“11P01'l59-llt 0003' ;‘I:‘."mh;.§L for P'°mv” °p°n°d by 3 market Price 011 the flay it i_S I'€G%iV6d no chances. If you_ will remember 1 1 noticed an article in the ladiesi de: bangs will have their day, and girls W Oflicfi‘-1 Pogilittfil gfisfieflfare always 8B(§l(:0;?I1]]gowin§(3at1B1;-1381-éfion by the choir” less 4 cents per bag inspection, and 10 am placed hereto give you the full partment entitled ‘Science of Looking will be ashamed that they ever could 011 the 3 9"? 01' Gan *d’3t_°-5 Wh° ha“ All Patrons of the fourth degree are ; cents per bushel commission. Any of benefit of this market and after six in which “Lightning Yeast” was re- have spoiled their beautiful braids the “barrel” 11°t8b1Y 30111 8113119 PG- Gofdltélly infiitgd to be Pfefifnt 81': qtqlifi ' -' - ' ' "t .t Ih . f d t,btth “ 1 d 1- th 1. ‘T Oh! ' * l't' lStt ti fthi m°m1D8811 8t91‘l100l139’53°115- & X1 etcnliylimfntes fhr'msh'ta ‘correct pr'l(':e' years of]? ?)o1l1ite’:'e‘1:at:s.:Ilfbfi1il3le ’ capaab‘l: tiling” fol? mlzliking it r:r:1‘Se anotrgfylrleg brllgshl: clearOfv':il:es- Whig tliiglclblifriliiiriol: ihllfifichigtaz co'I‘1l‘1,:Ifa.c‘l:nt:a‘t the Egg: public is invited t° attend the evening s o e. u ure price i_ is ‘uncertain, reason o e y _ Y _ _ - . y .- _ meeting Fraternal], g the C109 is large both in this country of looking after your interests in To-day as I read alater issue of the of the downey, the bushy, the shaggy, vriior left his party is strong presump- LEWIS 3. GOODALE’ i and Europe. Iain handling for the a satisfactory manner. Write me for paper in which the peice first appeared. and even the waxy moustache covering tive evidence that he is a man of Secretary. . heavy labors be spent, and gather all about you in your pleasantest room, not forgetting any comfort for the sake of bringing it out when a stratig- er joins you. (i, Bro. Cobb :—Tlie incieasirig popular- ity of your paper compels my request for space that I may answer in a gen- eral way the many questions sent me I am repeatedly asked “Will it pay to ship my clover seed to you. My green apples, evaporated and dried apples, beans, hops, etc., naming the whole list. I answer when the question is sent me in that manner, it is simply a conundrum, the solution of which tliey‘posscss. If they will in all cases state just what they are offered in their nearest market. I can at once add the necessary expenses for placing the same on this market when I shall be able to give a more definite answer. for I never advise shipping here if] have reason to believe it will not Drove to their interest to do so. On general principles it is best the pro- ducer sell his goods as soon as they are ready for market, it is then in the best tion was held in Clinton County to , elect delegates to the State convention, a vote was taken instructing their del- egates how to vote;and more than nine-tenths of them voted solid for C. G. Luce. But when they got to Detroit they found the "Maclnue” was already set, but how they knew not. Then the chief fugleman put his hand to the crank. and slowly turned the “Ma- chine” and these verdant delegates from the plow watched every motion, and said nothing could be plainer. No trickery was practiced, no secret trap was sprung, and no snap game played, but when the figures came up, there stood General Alger, head and should- ers above farmer Luce, and the hon- est green ones who never looked be- hind the curtains to see how the “Ma- chine” was set, cried out “we were mis- taken, we thought Master Luce was the man, but it is clear that General Alger IS the choice of the people.” This is “Machine” politics as practised by the most corrupt leaders. But will the farmers stand it? If they do—they ought to be slaves—they are not fit for son, and can show indepeniieuce. You were probably robbed of vour Governor and now “What are you going to do about it ?” Yours Truly, D. C. B. Dryden, Oct. 6. You are right we do like to read Jottings, but unless some one sends them there will be none to read. We have been altogether too tired all sinu- iner to even think; but now the cool nights may give vigor, and we will try to take up the line of march again. Keeler is prosperous in all things, a new industry has sprung up in our niidst, that of celery raising. Dr- Bartholomew has—well I don’t know just how many acres of very fine celery. and we eat at as often as we can find a dime to pay for a crown. Crops have ripened up finely. Wheat is looking well. not a large average sown. I should think not at 70 cents per bushel; better raise beans, as many will. More pum- kins and squash have been raised this year than last, vines have done well; of freight on railroads. The Truby brothers are my neighbors, and are shippers of live stock on the Air Line- division of the Michigan Central The company agree and do furnish 2 certain amount of passenger trans- portation with a specified amount or freight transportation. It makes no difference to the company whether the passenger is a woman or a man They often hunt around and find 1* passenger just as the cars contain- ing their freight are ready to start. This passenger transportation is nr more free than the freight. This ir- precisely the priniiple on which the firm of Begole, Fox it Co., and thou- sands ofother shippers in this country are receiving passenger transporta tioii proportionate to the amount oi business they are doing with the railroads. It is simply business, and there is not the least appearance oi dishonesty on the part of the shipperi or of the companies. A Free Press reporter interviewed one of the firm of Begole, Fox & 00., and was told ii. Address( by invited speaker. 2 7. Essays by Sisters Thompson and Smith. 8. Select Reading by Sisters Com- stock and Ciirtiss. ii. Song. 10. Toasts and Responses. 11. Discussions on questions given out by Natioiial Lecturer f'or Novem- ber, Do capital iiivestrnents ariil labor employed in agriculture pay equalin- terests with like amounts used in oth- er eiitei‘;.-rises? If not, why not? All Granges are invited to be present and participate in the exercises. J. B. VVA'i‘i-_'iuiAN. Sec. POMONA GRANGE. Programme for Shiawassee County‘ Pomona Grange. No. 31, to be held at rlhaftsburg, in \Voodhull Grange Hal}, Oct. 22d, at 10 o’clock A M. : Opening exercises at 10 o’clock A. M- Music. _, _ Reading minutes of previous meet- ing. Bills and accounts. Reports of the several committees. Music. AFTERNOON SESSION. Music. h Afiidress of welcome by Bro. J. Wood- u . Response by Worthy Master D. D. - awn. 4 Ewliollunl teiiilmeil. Horticulture’: Aid to Society. [Read by H. Dale Adams before the Kalamazoo County Grange at the hall of Montour Grange.] Horticulture as a science, dates back to the earliest time of which history makes mention. and its aid and influ- ence to society has been second to no other occupation of man. From the earliest time down to the present day and age, it has kept pace with advanc- ing civilization, and in many instances has led all other industries. Its im- portance has been known and felt among the advancing nations and peo- ple of the earth. All the generations of mankind from the days of Adam to the present Ever have partaken of its benefits and acknowledged the influ- ence it has held to the social and ele- vating character of man. Among the oldest records we find a description of a Grecian garden, liter- aly translated from Homer, which may not be inappropriate. It has been faithfully endorsed by Robert W. Steel, of Dayton. Ohio. “Outside of the court yard hard by the door, is a great garden of four acres and ahedge was round on either side: and there grow tall trees blossoming- pear trees and pomegranates, and ap- ple trees with bright fruit, and sweet figs and olives in their bloom. The fruit of these trees never perislietli; neither faileth, winter or summer, enduring all the year. liven more the west wind blowing brings some fruit to birth and ripens others. Pear upon pear waxes old, and apples on apples, yea, and cluster ripens up- on cluster of the grape, and fig upon fig. Then too, hath he a fruitful vine- yard planted; whereof the one part is being dried by the heat, a sunny plot on level grounds, while other grapes men are gathering, and yet others they are treading in the press. In the foremost row are unripe grapes that cast the blossoms, and others that are growing black to viiitaging. Then too,striking the furtliercst line are all manner 0 garden beds planted triiiily that are perpetually fresh, and there- in are two fountains of water, thereof one scatters his streams all about the garden, and the other runs over against it beneath the threshold of the court yard, and issues by the lofty house, and thence did the towns folks draw water.” Thirty centuries have come and gone since Homer saw and described this paradise of Grecian Horticulture. It seems to have combined all the requis- ites of refinement and taste. as well as stability and substantial need. Here was a garden surrounded by a hedge, there grew the tall trees with their blossoms; here was the apple. pear, and pomegranates, and their“bright fruit.” The ofig and the olives, yea, swcvl figs, which shows that science and art had been employed in their propa- gation and culture. We find the vine- yard too, part of which was devoted to the making of what we of the present day call raisins, by drying in the sun’s heat on a level plat, as most of our California raisins are dried to-day. While another part was for wine with aglimpse at the process of making. N or were the garden beds lacking, but were found “Skirting the farthest line, their most appropriate place, and to complete the charming picture two fountains were added, one for water- ing by scatteriug its streams all about the garden, and the other for public use or for the towns folks to draw water from. Thus we find recorded an establish- ment of Grecian horticulture 3,000 years ago. We can hardly improve upon it to-day, except perhaps in Ho- mer’s time. All Greece contained less than a score of such places, while on every side, among the civilized nations of the earth they abound in equal per- fection, and our own land of America has an hundred thousand of no less promise. The first recorded occupation of man was horticulture. The pioneer who fells the forest to provide food, raiment and home for himself and family looks to the first rood of ground thus reclaimed for his garden and orchard, and as from time to time he pushes his way along the line of successful industry, he grows deeper in horticultural taste, and in propor- tion so -does refinement, purity, char- ity and elevation of character conspire to place him foremost in rank among his neighbors and in society. Thus stand to-day men of our own and foreign lands, and when the hand of the recording angel shall write the deeds of men whose actions are weighed at the gates of eternity, there shall be eulogies recorded for those whose lives have been devoted to this glorious work, and monument after monument shall rise higher and more enduring than those of any ancient time,whose sides will be chiseled deep with the names of Downing, Thomas, Warder, Wilder, Barry and Bermaii’s. A I\'ewburgh man has 200 diiferent sorts of apples grafted upon one tree. One hundred and thirty-seven of them were in bearing last year. Black birch is in a degree supersed- ing black walnut for certain manufac- turing purposes. lichigan Fruils for the Approaching Ex-lg position at New Orleans. E The commissioners appointed by the ; Governor to take charge of the )lichi- ‘ gan exhibit, at New Orleans have, only , at a recent date, been able to see the way clear to provide for an exhibition 1 of the fruits of our State at that place. ‘~ The undersigned having now been ‘ charged with the duty of collecting 3 specimens for this purpose; and at the l proper time. placing them on exhibi- tion, takes this method of bringing the matter, as promptly as possible to the notice of all concerned. plan of operations: 1. Local Pomological and lIortic1il- tural societies, also Granges and indi-l viduals are invited to supply collec-“ tions of fruits for the purpose. . 2. The specimens should as far as, practicable, be selected and put aside!‘ at picking time; and handled with the , utmost care to prevent rubbing, bruis- 1 ing, or loss or injury of stem or calyx. 3. No wormy,scabby, or otherwise imperfect specimens will, in any case, be exhibited. 4. A plate of fruit must consist of four specimens——no niore-—no less; and these should be well colored, and of good even size. .3 Itis important to continue the exhibition during the life of the varie- t_v. A suilicient number of should therefore be supplied, to re- place failing specimens, so long as the variety can, by use of cold storage, be kept in good condition. 0. Most winter varieties can proba- blybe, by the above means, kept in condition, till the close of the exposi- tion, on Zllay 31st. In such cases, forty or fifty specimens of each kind will be needed. 7. Specimens when gathered should be put carefully away, in a cool, even temperature, where they will not shrink from exposure to the air, till re- quired for shipment; which will prob- ably be iiear the middle of November. 8. Societies and individuals propos- ing to furnish collections, should promptly notify the undersigned by mail, at South Haven, Micliigiiii, stat- ing the probable nurnber of plates. 5». As soon as the collection is coin- plete, a list of the premiums to be com- peted for; and of the varieties intend- ed for each entry, should be made and forwarded by mail; as, other wise, space collection, to be forwarded with it when shipped. 10. A place will in due time be des- ignated, to which all collections are to be shipped at a special time. 11. At the time specified, specimens are to be wrapped separately, in two or more thicknesses of old newspapers or other soft paper, and each are closed separately in a paper sack or other equivalent package, with the name up- on a label. The name should also be written with ink, upon the outside of the sack; and the whole snugly packed so that they cannot become loose, and bruise in transit. The list of varieties should also be placed upon the top of the fruit, before closing the package. 12. Freight or express charges will be paid by the commission. at the point designated; and, when needful, pack- ages will be overhauled and repacked preparatory to re-shipment to New Or- leans. 13. Collections may embrace any de- sired number of worthy varieties, from a single one to two hundred or more; but varieties cannot be duplicated, ex- cept in case of different entries, to compete for distinct premiums. 14. Collections must be placed abso- lutely in control of the commission; who reserve the right to correct erro- neous names; as well as to reject un- worthy specimens. 15. Each collection will appear as a distinct exhibit, with the exhibitor’s address upon the labels; and, if so de- sired, will be entered for premium in his name. Id. The whole will appear as the ex- hibit of the State of Michigan; but will not compete for premium as such. For further information apply to the undersigned at South Haven, Michi- gaii. T. T. LYON, Collector for Commission, President State Hort. Society. Good Simple Truths. God planted the first fruit garden, and pronounced it good, and it has been growing goon ever since. An apothecary shop, and a whole laboratory of the purest medicines, is in every fruit garden. Physic done up in the shape of ripe and luscious fruits will be taken by all patients with ease, and do the most good. The happiest and healthiest family I ever saw was one that had free ac- cess to a large garden that was filled with the choicest specimens of all kinds of fruit, large and small. A DREAM. Mrs. Jones.—"I had such 9. lovely dream last night. I thought our old garden of weeds had been transformed into one of the prettiest places you ever saw. Straight paths had been cut through and across it. and there were beds of strawberries and rows of other fruit bushes all over the garden, and just as full of ripe and perfect fruit as they could stick. I was just gathering a pan full of the most splen- did ripe strawberries you ever saw, for your supper, when I waked up, and as I looked out of the window and saw the same old dreary weed patch, it almost made me sick.” The following is a statement of the , each ~ will be liable to be pre-occupied. A3 copy should also be retained with the ‘ TEE GBABGE 71513303. Mr. Jones.—“'I'hatjust reminds me. I have acircular of small fruit plants I got to—day, and the prices are so cheap I guess we'll have that dream realized.” Mrs. Jones.—“Oh!” if you would, I’d be so glad.” [He kept his word.] Come in goad fliends, no ceremony, Pitch in and help yourselves, Here is plenty, without any money—- VVa raised this fruit ourselves. A medicine The best ion- A great discovery! 2 never before advertised. lie and health renewer. A sure cure 5 for dyspepsia, malaria, and low ; spirits. The greatest promoter of l good digestion and appetizer ever ‘ known. The garden full of rich, ripe r small fruits. ,; ( Taken from the receipt of a famous l physician. ) His father and his mother, His sister and his brother, They all loved fruit And they loved one another. What brightens the eve of the in- valid, and robs disease of half its ter- rors? What soothe the fevered brain, and makes sweet rest and slumber possi- ble ? , Answer: Good full ripe berries and i grapes taken in moderate quantities. ! A fact. With berries red and black and yellow, With purple grapes and apples mellow, ‘ Why, such things are good enough for any i fellow. “Hello neighbor. What a planting there? ’ "Strawberries, Mr. Gravenstein.” “Do you think they’ll pay? Bet- ter put out cabbage and onions I think.” “\Veil, how many cabbages and onions do you think this littie piece of ground would ra se? There is less than an eighth of an acre of it, you ‘ know.” “I should think you might get two or three I undred heads, and four or five bushels of onions, at the least, and they would be worth ten or twelve dollars.” “So I might, but do you know that next summer this patch of ground will yield 250 to 300 quarts of berries worth $40 or $50, besides a. big lot of surplus plants to sell." “Pshaw, that can’t be possible, young man.” I’ll just watch and see if he ain't fooled. ( s.\)ii-: SCENE THE NEXT SEASON ) "Well, I declare, young man that beats all. “my I never should have believed such a. thing. Picking straw- berries by the bushel, and such nice 8I'B YOU ones. How do you find sale for so ; many ?” I _ l “E-isv enough, Mr. Gravenstein, and then can’: hilf supply my custom- ers. I have sold $40 worth up to this time, and there’s lots more to gath er yet. What do you think of cabbage and onions now ?” “Sty no more, I give in. Fill this bucket with berries, and I want Io buy some of those plants next spring. Cabbages and onions don’t pay “long- side such beauties.” A wise father gave his son the use of a small piece of land to grow berries on. The boy went to work with a will and set out the whole plot with the best varieties of profitable and re- liable strawberries he could buy. The next season he had harvested a splendid crop of fruit. clearing off his little quarter acre patch just an even $50. With this money he enlarged the premises to one acre, all in straw- berries, and when these bore berries he found ready sale in his own village for all that he could supply. From that crop he cleared $200 in hard cash after paying for some needed help in cultivation, fertilizers, etc. From this venture he was so highly encouraged that he opened outa large fruit gar- den, five acres, setting it to strawber- ries, raspberries, biackberries and grapes. These be cultivated with a horse, and the help of a good, steady hired man, and keeps himself fully posted in how and when to do the work by reading the various articles on that subject in the agricultural pa- per his father takes, chief among which is the Bulletin. That boy is making money and he cant’ helpit. His father says those five acres bring in more solid wealth than any twenty on the farm, and to say that he is proud of his industrious boy, is to put it mild. This is an illustration of what grit and energy will do, especially in a boy that has the right turn, and gets a little encouragement from his parents. It is no fancy sketch. Berry culture is one of the finest oc- cupations I know of, and the most independent. Its pr. fits are quick and abundant. its labors light and pleasant, and the practical paitof the work is a great deal more simple than most people ever dreamed of.—C'has. S. Rowley, in Grange Bulletin. AMONG the inmates of the county poorhouse, near Cleveland, Oli‘o, was found recently Hon. J. C. Vaughan, aged eighty years. In his day he has been one of the brightest lawyers, one of the most influential political leaders, and one of the most vigorous and ag- gressive editorial writers in the coun- try. He wasamember of the Phila- delphia convention which nominated General Taylor, and with thirteen_or fourteen other members met, with Henry Wilson in the chair, after the convention adjourned and _protested against the nomination. This was the first step toward the formation of the Republican party, the meeting making a declaration in favor of anti-slavery principles. Soon afterward he .\\'8lll_}‘ to the Western Reserve, and with Sal- mon l’. Chase, lectured through all the northern counties. VVith the IIoii. J osepli Medill he established the Cleve- land Leader in Later he was ac- tive with J oliii Brown, Jim Lane and others in the Kansas struggle. He re- turned to Ohio last spring and entered the poorliouse on August 26 having neither money or friends. Do1\"'r waste time on doubts and fears. Spend yourself on the work be- fire you, well assured that the ‘per- formance of this day’s duties will be the best preparation for the days or ages, that follow it.—[Emerson. A CALIEL will work seven oreiglit days without drinking. In this _he differs from some men. who drink seven or eight days without working. Does Might Make Right ? ‘VHO UNDERSTANDS THE RULES OF RAILROAD TARIFFS. —— iabsurd and libelous tale he toik his‘ idenfifigd & foot oil‘ the editorial A communistic person ~ , ...-...... ... -— -.r.......«. m.-zw ,......«.-,'..a.-~.-- . . '* ibis seat drove at 8 rattling pace tof 3 the place where the Sheriff was about . , to sell out poor Smith THE TABLES 'I‘UR.\'ED—A HACK mix 3 C9,, ,‘ rates. OCTOBER 15, 1884 Smith wuss, 1 dealer who didn't have special €:»n1*rr5-tlutldeltto When the nihilist had finished this I At an early hour on the evening or desk, laughed 3 Friday at 9:20 the members of Orient with the dangerous classes ofthe Com- ,1 hoarsely, and departed for the nearest l Grange’ 3-,,_ 533' p_ of H.‘ together stock, and notorious for his disregard i 8810011- of truth and contempt for vested ’ rights, hasjust returned from a. visit to - San Francisco. This morning be en dangered the good name of the Ch-ran ‘ icle by entering its editorial room.’ The nihilist declared that he had “a l good thing on Stanford and Srevei Gage,” but be supposed the Chronicle, 1 like the rest of the corrupt and time? serving press, would be afraid to pub- ; lieh it. ‘; “Tell your story." said the editor- with dignity, gaz‘ng at the boot of the socialist, which was resting upon . the editorial table. The boot remain- ed there however, while the follow- ing ridiculous narrative was deliver- ed: “It’s fine weather at the bay and everybody who can afford it takesa spin occasionally out of the dust and heat. Last Saturday Stanford and Gage were walking along Kearney Street, and when they got to the cor her of Bush the governor, took off el: “Steve it's too hot for anything. Vlfhat do you say to a breath of fresh air?” “Have we time?” Gage, pulling out his watch ‘.’ So did the governor, who replied: 5 _ fl. .. “There isn't anything very press- ; hours, I { ing for a couple of I guess, and we may as well take a3 spin out to the park. It isn’t worth while to have out my horses. Let’s take a hack, and then we can enjoy a walk when we get there. It will be better than riding around the drives.” 1 So they got into a coupe and were 1 driven out to Golden Gate Park. At . the entrance, the governor and Gage alighted. “What’s the fare ‘.”’ asked the gov- ernor. “O'i’y $15 guv-‘iiur.” “VVhat !” yelled Stanford and Gage in the same breath. “Fifteen dollars," repeated cabby, unbottoning his coat, and spitting on his hands. “But my good man,” protested the gnvernorwsuch a charge is exorbitant. The law confines you to a reasonable price for your service, and you can be arrested and punished for such a vio lation of the ordinance" "H-mg the law ! ” growled cabby. “My money bought and paiel for this back an’ bosses, an’ as gu~v’nor Stan- ford said in his letter to the New York ‘ Chamber of Commerce. ‘the zssencc of ownm-ship is control.’ ” “Hem! ” coughed the governor, looking slyly at Steve who began to grin. “That’s all well enough when applied to our railroads, but—but—er, now if you charge us fifteen dollars to take us to the park, what on earth would you charge us to take us to the Cliff‘ House ?” “Five dollars." “From here?” “No; from the city.” “But it’s twice the distance!” “Yes, but it’s 8. cornpetitive point. Fifteen to the park, five to the Cliff. No hoggin’ about it. Through rates to the Clvfi”, local rates back to the Park added——just as you fellers do when you charge $300 for drawing is car load of stuff from New York to ‘Frisco; and make it $800 if you drop the car at Elko, about 500 miles nearer New York.” It was Steve's turn to cough and the governor’s to grin. “Well, said the governor with a sigh, “take us to the Cliff.” At the Cliff‘ House the governor and S'.ephen drank their beer and smoked a. cigar, and listened to the barking of the seals, and filled their lungs with the sea breeze. Suddenly Steve clap- ped himself on the leg and cried out: “By Jove governor! I forgot that coal of Smilh’s that the sherifl“ is to sell at three o'clock. It‘s two now. Ifwe miss that a chance to save at least 8 thousand dollars will be gone.” “Good heavens!” cried the gover- nor snatching out his watch, “ls-t’s hurry back at once. Driver! Oh, driver!" “_Here sir,” answered cabby, who had oeen leaning over the balcony parapet within ear-shot, “here sir.” “We want to return to town im- mediately” cried Mr. Gage. “Ya-as, I s’pose so,” said cabby, slowly chewing a straw, “but I’ll take my pay in advance if it’s all the same to you gents.” The governor growled somewhat between his teeth and tendered him $5. “ ‘Taint enough,” said cabby con- temntuously. “In heaven’s name how far will your extortion go?” snorted the gov- ernor, “how much more do you want?” “Five hundred an’ not a cent less,” replied cabby. “How sir—er—damme sir i How do you dare ask such 9. price for driving two gentlemen four or five miles?” spurted the Governor. "I based my charge on ‘what the trafiic will bear, some as the railroads does,” replied the hackman with a grin. "If taters is sellin’ in Los An- gelos for fifty cents a bushel and at $3 a. bushel at ucson, you fellers charge the poor rancher $2 50 a bushel to haul his taters to Tucson and gobble all the profit. Now I ain't as hoggish as that. I heered Mr. Gage say if he could get into town by three o'clock he could make a thousand dollars. As ttere ain't no other back here, I’m as good a monopoly for this wunst as any blasted railroad on earth; but ain’t so greedy. I don’t want all you can make by usin’ my hack. I’m willin’ to get along with hal ” With a dismal groan the Governor“ and Steve emptied their pockets and counted out the money. "Now, see here,” said cabby, as he closed the door of the hack on his victims. ‘ I’ve done for wunst what you roosters day in an’ day out have been doin’ for years and made your millions by it. Ihappen to be able to give you a small dose ofyer own medicine for wunst, an’ I don”. want you to do no kickin’. I know you kin send me to jail for runnin’ my business on your principles, but if you jails me I'll have to have yer blood when I get out, an’ don’t yer forget it.” Hereupon the hackman clapped the inquired Mr. : l 4‘ ; with numerous invited guests might l be seen flocking toward their Hall __ 3 with faces which betokened "a good (lur French correspondent, writing‘ 1 “me 00I11i!1gy” fwd laden With 9-S~”'0d- Ensilage W-lihoul Silos. i Hilde!‘ date of September 6, says: -, ly portion of the “fat of the land,” on “Nothing succeeds like success. l1n- ! - v. - silage has hardly been established as ' Which. {B9 ("anger ,‘,S .w°m to regu- an essential to modern farming. than i ]“[e_h‘S_ mne’,m‘”‘ m 3e35°D3 of attei_iti_o.ii was iiatiirally devoted to the festlvlilcfi. At the appointed time the possiltilility of dispensiiilg \VlItil cosftly I m eting was caned to order by the re as ‘ ' - I z * - . . . (‘llUrlf1)iIlSgli]hl:gl‘g§lIl3531;}. H.\1l1.c(‘1tiir1i$isoui)s1- 3 Mwter’ find fzxemlsee °‘{“‘m°“°*-'d ‘'1 lloules and his brother-in-law have : ‘me f°1'm C" Open 99581011 01' the perfet-tl_,v pi*eisei'y'<3d green sotil1\Iig In tlite , Grange. The Lecturer announced an open air. iey resu e a A azame , 11 E 3 - ‘Til1‘1l). and invite the St. Thoniascs to ex“ .-en pmgmlyu of n?admg' come and sec. One brother who had lspéakmg and mum“, after who‘) the expended :1 little fortune in construct- j “med “T099 °fG1‘3'188T3 and 8“?-‘fits ing trenches with cement linings, has '. flew to the relief of the groaning gii en t’ llg\0f](.;Ii'Sltisle ktmgii , table, and accomplished the conquest teiisively green fodder on a bedding of , Of Its °i’P"““°"9 Wlm “Ch flbllliy door to with a bang, and climbing to rough stones, and on a dry site. cover- ing the mass with a weight of :z,ooo to | , ;;,ooo pounds per his hat, wiped his brow, and remark- ‘ cubic yard. The whole secret lies in this pressure. in the silos the crust of the mass, to the depth of two inches, is unfit for food; in the open-air stacking this tliickness is doubled. This is an interesting statement, and if further experience shall demonstrate the entire success of such plan for preserving green foddr-.1‘, it wouldprove a great practical value especially in a season when just at the time grass and clover needs to be cut the weatlier bap- pens to be so wet as to make it impos- sible to properly cure it for hay. lint we have great faith in the earth pit silos which are sullicieiitly cheap to meet the wants of 2ui_v l':irmei‘, and shall wait with interest. for reports from maiiysubcribers of the I"((I')I1(.’7‘.s' 181'. riwzv who are this year testing tlicin with both cut and um-ut ensilagc. i’<>l.l'l‘l(3.-\L meetings so far in the cainpaigii has been organized as slioxvs, and they liave inore or less of this character gent-i'all_v. The plan adopted iy party inaiiagcis has for its object to stiniulate ('.\L‘it€’lll€llt, not so much to induce men to think as to carry them off their feet with a rush i.0\\'2ll’(i this or that Ciilltiitittllt to lu,-rd votcs—~corr:il them where they can be held reud_v for use when ('il‘.(‘tlUll day coines. Thus we hear it said, a local leader can poll nifty iota-s, or a iiundred, as though the citizen had no pi'efcrcnc<-, but would obey the call of a leader. A baiicful inlluence ill cases where party i lead:-rs direct the ballots of otlu-rs is money, which is (listribiited freely on election day to decide doubtful votes. The practice must be broken ill some way or it will break up our form of government. No man has a right to be a political leader. except as he is able to lead in tliougiit. If he uses money, or promises political favors to influence votes,he is unlit to direct any ballot ex- cept his own. .-llready there is talk of vast sums of money sent into doubtful 4 districts to pi1i‘cliase votes, llonest men should look after this, and if they see evidence of venalty make it public S3 that puiii-ihineiit can be administer- e . Till: occasional farmer who is afraid of the Bu./lrtiu’s position, which is the position of the Order, on politics, had better take time for a little reflection. Are they satislied with the present po- sition of their class and calling? If so, they are to be pitied. We assume, and we know we express the almost unan- imous sentiment of all fariners, that the time has arrived for demanding a better and juster recognition of the great interest of agriculture, and it will be obtained through the present political parties, if possible, but if not, then through independent action. This is no time for diilereiices of opiii- ion among farmers. but the rule should be——l'iiitv of thought and action. THE bill to prohibit the importa- tion of foreign contract labor was smothered in the Senate before Con- gress adjourned. Tne same dema- gogues who aided to smother it there are now posing as the special friends and champions of the working-men. They should be known by their re- cords rather than by their professions: The people demand a law to prevent the importation of hordes of semi-clvi- lized Hungarians and other half- starved laborers, but they cannot trust those who have pl,-yed them false as law-makers while pretending to favor such 3. law.—Amcrican Machinist. INDIANA has one illiterate voter in every thirteen; Massachusetts one in every sixteen. The Northern States range from one in ten in California to one in thirty-one in Colorado. In the Southern States the illiterate voters in South Carolina are more than one-half; in Alabama, Florida, Mississippi, Georgia, Noith Carolina. and Virginia, one in two; while Mis- souri with one in nine presents the best record. » THE Chicago Live Stock Exchange decided to purchase ten head of cattle, to be presented to the Live Stock Coin- mission, for the purpose of being placed in a herd or herds of cattle claimed to be afilicted with pleuro— pneumonia until such time as it will taketo prove the suspected disease does not exist. Is it not strange that the farmers, who own only about one-fourth of the wealth of the nation, should be com- pelled to pay three-fourths of the taxcs?—IIa.s-Hngs, Jllich. II0me Jour- nal. Pniisoxs out of employment had better steer clear of New York. The labor market is overstocked, and there are enough idle men here now witli- out increasing the nuinber. OF the 14,000 persons who form the civil-service army in \Vasliington, al- most a third are women. They are in most of the departments, and predom- inate in the bureau of engraving. American milk and cream have been successfully shipped from New York to London by steamers, arriving in a perfectly fresh and palatable con- dition. land dispatch as showed them to be veterans in the service. It was nota- fble to all that the time tried, battle ?scarred champions, Bro’s Seth Man. E59“, John Loop, and Joseph Kurtz. - added many new laurels to the glory lofthe feast. Then after an hour of social enjoyment all gave Bro. Van- Houghton who will soon leave us, ;their best wishes and went to their 3 several homes. l Bro. Van Houghton is about to de- -,part for Lawrence County Indiana. land in him our Grange will lose an 1 excellent member, and our communi- : ty, :1 gond and ent-rprisizig citizen. W. 1’. E. Sears, l\[ich., Sept. Slzii, 1584. iLeclurer's Communicalior—Nalional Grange l P. ol H. 1 {Subject for Novciiibcr 158-1.] 1 (,)u«.s-(ion ¢'..~_—-lioes capital iiivestcd ,i and labor einpl-.i_vt~d ill agriculture pay interest with l1k.- ;um)unt§ I used in other ciiterpriscs‘.-' if not. wliv not? ' .\'ug,r/rs//'0/:.<.—lt is a fact, as a gen- :, eral rule, that capital iiivcsted in man- l ufacture, lllBl'(‘il2llllii>llllg, banking, mi]. roading, illSlll‘:lll(,‘(’, sp::(;11!;1[jUp5’ etc" . pays alu1'gi-1' prolit than that lll\'¢_'.~'»lt‘(l ,in :ig‘i'iciiltiii‘.il puixsuits. So does the ‘ labor required to nuinage these insti- , tutions bay i£ll‘_‘_{P,l’ szilzmes than is af- 5 fordcd to the lll2lllilg(‘lll(‘llt of farin op- fciuitioii. ligriculture is the basis of , siippoit for all other intcrt-sis, and all i are more or less depeiide-nt upon agri- l cultiire for support and prosperity, 1 if agriculture can furnish such sui- ,: port to all eiitei'pris(-s it (.‘el‘[2ti1lP\' i must be the great interest ofthe (‘Utili- ‘try. lint wh_v is it so often less pms- porous than other eiiterprises, and why does it pay less prolits on labor and capital? Itis well to consider tliese (‘2lllSt‘.s' carefully, and in doing so we find that most of the dilliculty rests with those engaged in the agi'icultui'al pursuits. The iariiu-rs have lived so long with- out orgaiiizatioii among themselves, and have had no iiicans to unite their ellorts and llliilll‘llC(- in a co-operative way for their own good, while all others have bad tborougli organization and have worked to advance their own interest. And by ourown neglect we have lost our former equality. The Grange proposes to remove this error and again place the Ainerican farmer on an equal footing with others, and to make us better farmers, enable us to direct all farm operations to more cer- tain and successful results by a better system of farming. How can we best improve our present system, is an ini- portant question. This question is worthy of earnest thought, for we often hear complaints ; equal l i that agricultural iiivestinents and labor does not pay an equal prolit with other investments. And when we bring this subject closely home, we readily see that we are more or less to blame for much of the error, in consequence of not working co-operalively together in the protec- tion and advancement of our own interests, and not exerting wholesome infiueiices to remove the errors that exists. Can we improve our system of cul- tivation and management of farm a1Iairs,to make them more profitable with less expense by more practical plans in all farm work, by closely sav- ing and turning to good account what we do produce, and co-operate in marketing to the best advantage. It would be pleasant to make the Grange an instructive school for the advancement of young members in branches of learning that usually have little attention in the ordinary course: It may be difiicult to find teachers duly qualified if original thought is required, but in the beginning this is not needed, for there are books of which use may be made quite as ad- vantageously ae by original methods. Suppose, for instance, the Grange es- tablishes a system of reading and pursues it with definite purpose to ed- ucate members in the particular branches considered. VVhy, the very reading, if intelligently rendered and followed by all who have interest, will suggest original thought, and am- plification will come through process- es that leave indelible tracing in the mind. There is no better system of teaching any branch of useful learning than through reading and attendant comment from persons whose minds are stimulated thereby to new thought. It will be a pleasant thing to record eflorte in the Grange leading to this system of instruction. The time is now favorable for beginiiing.—Fr0m (lie Iluibandman, Elmira. N. Y. WE are opposed to all monopolies, class legisl=-ition, special privileges and injustice ofall kinds, and in favor of the moral, iIlt£.’li€Ci.ll;)1 and material progress of the agricultural classes and ageneral increase of the farmer's influence in the political and social economy of the coun”ry.——-Chicago Farmers’ Review. Women and girls own nearly one- half of the deposits in the saving banks of Massachusetts, having to their cred- it $117,932,399. .....‘__,; ...I-..‘.;. . OCTOBER 15, 1884. 1-.-...:.u-4.»...-3+-;.r=-’-.:z‘-. ,,«..I . .-_ TEE GIBAISEE VISITOR. P D dgummtmiratiaxe. , ! “LEADVILLE um.” i He came to town one winter day; He had walked from Leadville all the way; He went to work in a. lumber—yard. And wrote a letter that ran "Dear Pard, Stick to the claim whatever you do, And remember that Jim will through.” For, to quote his partner, “they owned a lead , Mil: der plhplendinest brospects und nodings to 5 ea ' see you When Sunday came he brushed his coat And tied a handkerchief round his throat, Thoughh his feet in hob-nailed shoes were ' s od He ventured to enter the house of God, » When sharply scanning his ill clad feet, The usher gave him the rearmost seat. By chance the loveliest girl in town Came late to the house of God that day, And, scorning to make a vain display . Of her bran-new beautiful Sunday gown. j Beside the threadbare man sat down. : When the organ pealed she turned to Jim And kindly offered her book to him, ._ Held half herself and showed him the place, I‘ And then, with genuine Christian grace, I She sang soprano and he sang bass, While up in the choir the basso growled, The tenor, soprano and alto howled. And the banker's sou looked back and scowled. The preacher closed his sermon grand With an invitation to “join the hand” Then quietly from his seat uprose The miner dressed in his threadbare clothes, And over the carpeted floor walked down The isle of the richest church in town, In spite of the general shudder and frown. He joined the church and went his way; But he did not know he had walked that day ' O'er the sensitive Corns of pride, rough-shod; For the minor was thinkiugjust then of God. A little lonely it seemed to him In the rearmost pew when Sunday came; One deacon had "dubbed" him ‘Lead- ville Jim," But the rest had forgotten quite his name. And yet ’twas never more strange than true; God sat with the man in the rearmost pew, Strengthened his arm in the lumber-yard, And away in the mountains he ped his "Pard." But after awhile :1 letter c ime Which ran; “Dear Yim---I haf sell our claim, Und I send you a jeck for half der same. A million I dought vas a puoty goot brice, Und my heart said to sell, so I took its ad- vice——- You know what I mean if you lofe a frau— ; lein— 1 Groot py. I am going to marry Katrine.” The hob-nailed shoes and rusty coat i Were laid aside, and another note Came rippling out of the public throat, he miner was now no longer “Jim,” But the Deacons "Brothered" and “Mistered” him; Took their buggies and showed him round. J And, more than the fact of his wealth, they found, Through the papers which told the wondrous tal 9» That the fellow hal led his class at Yale. Ah! the maidens admired his splendid shapc Which the tailor had matched with careful tape; But he married the loveliest girl in town, The one who once by his side sat down. When up in the choir the basso growled. The tenor, soprano and alto howled, And the banker's son looked back and scowled. ——l‘V. VV. Fink, in N. Y. Independent. Polilical Degeneracy. In these days of truckling servility to party dictation and control: and the surrender of personal rights, and prerogatives of citizenship into the hands of unscrupulous, self-constituted political leaders and managers, it is re- freshing to find a widely circulated public journal like the GRANGE VISIT- OR, that has moral courage, and manly independence to speak the truth, even though the d—l is shamed. There is an evil under the sun that has grown to enormous proportions; one that is undermining the very foundation of civil and religious liber- ty in this country, and it is found in the partizr-in rancor, bigotry, and in- tolerance of the public press. In :1 practical sense, with few notable exceptions, the public journals of the day are “organs” of some political as- sociation—paid advocates and attor- neys of a syndicate cf ofiice-seekers and their allies, denominated a party, who make use of these “mighty engines of civilization and enlighten- merit,” to lift themselves into power, and promote their own selfish purposes and ambitions. There can be no broad, true and per- fect political or ethical culture; and the public can not arrive at correct, just conclusions upon questions under con- sideration, unless thcre is a full, fair and impartial statement of the case, and a candid submission of all the facts and circumstances connected there- with, without prejudice or bias. THE GRANGE VISITOR has for its motto: “The farmer is of more con- sequence than the farm.” May we not well add—that the fulfillment of the obligations and duties of good citizen- ship are of more consequence. than the support and perpetuity of any politi- cal organization, or the election of any candidate to public office. THE Visrron, occupying broad cos- mopolitan ground, is not, neither should it be, in any sense a more per- tizan organ, or be subject to the die- tation and control of any political or religious association. Its high mission and endeavor should be the dissemination of truth and practical knowledge among the people, the fearless exposure of wrongs and evil practices; and, so far as relates to affairs of government, it should, in my judgment, upon all occasions and at all times, p1-«eacli the gospel of reform of national abuses, and inculcate an honest, faithful and economical ad- ministration of public affairs, in strict conformity with the constitution and laws. Taking those in office. and those im- mediately seeking promotion out of . ins . out of the body of the people to act as , business agents for the time being in ‘ the management and discharge of du- , victions, and to be made the mere cats- ‘ excessivel_v uri'ograiit, avziricious, and ‘ lying, treachery, fraud, and wholesale account, the great body of the people iare not candidates, neither do they as 3 Little asks “To what extent shall drei eighty seven convicts of whom =‘ a rule, anticipate political preferment.' taxes for the support of free schools be j only seven had ever attended a high Thus they really have no earthly in-; levied on the people‘.’" John D. Pierce school and not one, long enough to ' has answered him when he said, “The ; graduate, terest, nor can they derive any personal ' benefit from a mere party success, as such; their true desire and object be- simply to secure the services of capable, trusty men to be chosen ties assigned. Every citizen, of whatever rank or station in life, is clearly entitled to, and should be allowed the utmost freedom 3. of thought, opinion,and comment upon public affairs, and the political meth- ods of the day. The patient, intelligent and honest farmer who toils in the fields, and fur- nishes the nations with bread, is the last man in the world to have a muzzle placed upon his lips; to stille his con- paw and tool of designing knaves and ' demagogues. Political parties are but nggrcgatioiis of individuals, no more, no less, and} in no sense do they create or change in- j dividual characteristics. They should have a definite purpose and object to. be accomplished; and the people bei free to attach or detach themselves as exigenciesseem to require. ? To say that a political party once; formed by voluntary accessions can never be dissolved; that it mere election \ mzicliiiie, so to speik, by usage and lapse of time becomes a sort of poliiicalj divinity tliat in the spirit of 0111- ‘ nipotcnce rules and guides the , destinies of its adlierents is as 1 absurd as the idolatrous worsliipi and pagan devotion of the followers of i the “.\iacliine” to this distinctive cni- ‘ bodinieiit known the pzirlry god. ,- As a C0nSeqll(illCe of this superstiti- ous following and blind zidlierencc to : party. there has come int) existence :1; peculiar race of be-iiigs—pi'icsts who‘ minister at the altar—known under the various titles of, party leaders. wire pullers, fuglemcn, and professional politicians. While in other relations in life they may be truthfiil and re- li:ib1c—politic'.illy, tlicyseein void of} moral rectitude and lioi1est._v,2iiid are despotic. They lix the primaries, inan- ugc conventions. coiiduct campaigns, and visit (:Olllll}’.Ill piinishine it upon licrctics, rcnegudes. and bolts-rs. It has come to be an established pop- 3 ulztr iiiaxi11i—tliat all is fair in politics. Aiicl so we lutvc corrupt bargziiiis, bribery prevalent at conventions, po- tent in cainpaigiis, and pcrniezitiug and , existing in all branclies of the civil ser- ' vice. Mzinifsstly, it is the duty, as well as privilege of all thoughtful, in- telligcnt, high-minded citizens who desire honest government, to keep themselves clear from entangliug alliances that shall in any way inter- fere. with the free exercise of the right of suffrage in accordance with the real spirit and intent of our popular foriu of government. Political organizations are tempor- ary in character, a means to an end, and every citizen without OSl.l'?LClSD], brand, OI‘ taint of any sort upon his character, motives. O1’ patriotism. should be allowed to do his own think- ing, follow his conscientious convic- tions, and stamp the heel of his con- demnation upon all abuses and dis- honest practices, to the end that he may in the largest degree fulfil his ob- ligations to his God, his country, and his fellow—men. FiiA?reu.-------———-_---..-....‘ 8 11 _... Kalamazoo Accommodation leaves, 6 £5 .__._ Kalamazoo Express arrlves,_ 10 00 Mail _______ -_._.. _____ __ __ 12 03 Day 1'-'xpresa.-_-..-....---- _... -_..- 1 46 New York Express,-__-__._.,___.._-___ __.___ 8 10 Atlantic Expross,--_..-._..__-..-....- I 0‘ -__ New York, Atlantic and Pacific Expresses doll Eveningalllxpress west and Night Express out y except turdays. All other trains daily except Bun- riays. Freight trains carrying passsnge u out from Kalamazooas follows: No 29 (east) at 5:18 P. l., and No.20 (west) at 8:10, bring passengers from east at 12:43, P. u. H. B. Lxnnim, Gen. Manager, Donut. I. A. Gsrln, General Ere‘ ht A ent, Chicago, 0. W. B.uooi.:s,5. P. i T. A., Chicago. L- S. & BI- S. R. R. KALAMAZOO DIVISION TIME TABLE. Standard tluie—1'0th meridian. GOING SOUTH. N Y I; 0 N Y Expi-ess.iEx tlalw" '3" Le. Grand Rapids_._.____ 7 35 mi 4 on ml 5 on Al .-lr.Allegan _..-- __ s 50 u I 516 “ 730 tr Kalamazoo __ 9 50 " ' 820 “ 1250 ml Ar Bchoolcraft__ - 1019 " ; 652 “ 165 - -tr Three Rivers _ 10 45 " , 722 “ 342 " Kr. White Pigeon -_ill 10 “ 750 " 460 “ .\r.Toledo-_-.___.._-___i 5 05 P I 1 26 Au 8 20 an tr. Cleveland __________- 9 40 “ I 6 35 " u. Bufl'alo.._-_---__-_-_-_ 3 so buliz 45 ps- GOING Nonrri. N Y & BiN ll 1 (II N_ ,, ,.,_.j,!’-x :‘*,-~‘1’§n>.n'1i“';’_]'L 1.rc. Buffalo _________--__-_ ll 40 Anrll 55 A! .\r. Cleveland _ 6 30 PM, 6 30 “ tr Toledo“... ll 05 “ 10 20 “ 8 20 til ‘rWhltePlgeo 5.'5nr 8l5PI 816“ tr. Three Rivers 6 03 “ 3 42 " I055 " \r.Schoolcraft_.. __ 632 “ l 409 “ 1150 ‘ \r. Kalainazoo__-_._---_ 7 15 “ 4 -16 “ 13'} Hi \r.Allegan ....___-_--..._ 8 17 “ l 54!’. “ 355 lmnd B.upids--..._-.__-_-- 935 “ 700 “ l 6’ 0 All trains connect at White Pigeon with train! 09 main line. H E. Warrus, Supt. Kalamazoo Division. Kalainnoo. 1.-.-arms .-..»-1~.- .27. . - . ,,M___,:,, W --.__..a-v"“'~ ._...,___. ..;.." .. .-‘:3 ‘Wists -7-v.'~"‘«. ‘garlic’ Eepaqtmeqt. DINNA CJEZDE THE Ah! dinna chide the mither, Ye may nu has her lang, Her voice abune your baby rest Sea softly croor ed the sang; She thoch‘. ye ne'er a burden, She greeted ye wi’ joy, An’ heart an’ hand in cards’ ye, Foun’ still their (lea. employ. MIIHER. Her ban’ has lost its cuunin’— lL’s tremblin’ now, an’ slow; But her heart is leal and lovin', As it was laiig, lung ago; An’ though her strength may wither, An’ faint her pulses beat, Nane will b: like tne rnither, Sac steadfast, true, an‘ sweet. Ye mum revere the mither, Feeble, an’ auld, an’ gray; The shinin’ ones are helpin’ her Adoun her evening‘ way- Her bairns wha want her ymder, Her grude man gone before; She we:iries~- can ye wonder?- To win to that braw shore. Ah! dinna chide the mither; 0, lips, be slow to say A word to vex the gentle heart Wha watched your Childhood's day. Aye riu ta heed the tender voice ( Wba. crooned your cradle sang; Au dinna. chide the mitber, thin, Ye may na hae her lung. A Resume. Charles Foster Smith’s article in Oc- tober Atlantic “Southern College and Schools,” furnishes much interesting information. lIe has had personalex- perience in college work in the South, and handles this subject in a masterly manner. He states at the beginning, that their higher educational tendency is wrong. I That they have too many colleges and universities so-called, and too few pre- paratory schools. That the condition of their schools before the war was su- , perior to their present condition, since * many of the ante-bclium pre-paratory schools went down inthe general down- fall. Of this decline in preparatory in- struction since 1:>‘U<) he gives abundant proof. llut the effect of the war upon southern education, seems to have been not alone the effect produced by the ex- termination of preparatory institu- tions. The necessity imposed upon the people of making an attempt to retrieve their lost fortunes, caused young men to spend less time in college and in preparing for college. Con- sequently the schools had to adapt themselves to the situation, which was detrimental. Of their public high schools he says: “There is usually in the South a gulf of one or two years, between the public h'gh school and the college. It would seem easy enough to put on extra classes at the top, and charge extra fees for the instruction, but it has not been done.” But the greatest cause of the decline of preparatory schools, he claims,is to be found in the colleges themselves. “Preparing for college regulates itself by the law of supply and demand. All the colleges pub- lish requirements for admission; very few enforce them. Since the boy is not required to prepare for College, he comes to College without preparation.” As to the number of Colleges in the South as compared with N cw Eng- land he says: “In the six New England States there are only seventeen male Colleges; in six Southern States, namely, Georgia Kentucky, North Carolina, South Car- olina. Tennessee, and Virginia, there- are sixty-seven——just four to one.” One might infer from this statement that culture decreases as the number of Colleges increase. To show the inequality that exists between the number of preparatory schools, and colleges, and Universities he gives the following: “In 1880 Tennessee had twenty-one male Colleges and Universities, and sixteen female Colleges and Seminar- ies, ten of which latter confer College degrees: but there were only two dis- tinct preparatory schools, though at least nineteen Colleges bad preparatory :lepartments—sixty-three secondary schools, and four public high schools. It would be safe to assume that not more than one-third of the sixty-three secondary schools could lit a boy for a good College, In Massachusetts, in 1880, there were seven male Colleges and Universities, and two female; but there were twenty-three preparatory, schools. a large number of which would anywhere in the South and West be called Colleges, and two hun- dred and fifteen high schools, besides fort-six other schools for secondary instruction.” And again: “Of the one hundred and twenty—Iive preparatory schools in the United States in 1880, there were in New Eng- land forty-six; in the six Middle At- lantic States forty-six; in the Southern States six; in the remaining Western and Pacific States twenty-seven.” Beside their lack of preparatory in- stitutions another evil seems to be the general adoption of a school system, “which permits unrestricted election throughout the whole course.” In adopting this system they followed the example of the university of Virginia. But Mr. Smith thinks they are begin- ning to realize that schools which they call universities and colleges, cannot succeed under the same system that a real university can. Among those who are becoming convinced of the detrimental effect of I ‘ this system .-...-.s..asa»..:.:.er..:-es:-’..‘r..‘.....r..Z .' , , .-- when applivd to their schools, he numbers: Professor Joyncs, of South Carolina College: President William Preston Johnston, of Inlane University; Chancellor Gar- land. of Vanderbilt University; Dr. A. A. Lipscomb, late of the University of Georgia and others. Ile also dwells upon the evil of their long examination and overtaxing stu- dents by too many studies. As this evil is not foreign to our northern schools, I read with increasing inter- est this part of his paper. Mr. Smith’s plan for righting or bettering the many wrongs mentioned is “to have and rigidly enforce certain gfixed requirements i'or admission; ,then to have two or more parallel lcourses, as circumstances allow, with fewer studies in each course, and more jtimc given to each; and finally, in the ithird or fourth year, if possible, some 4 elc-c'ive studies.” 3 He closes by speaking of the hopeful ,‘signs which are not a few. There is yat present a general awakening upon T the subject of education, particularly jprimary instruction. Many now be- 3lieve that colleges must be endowed. :,and that good preparatory schools are 1 necessary. 1 The writer derives the most encour- 3 agernent from the fact that one of the {best fitting schools inITennessee is filled every year with students and many applicants necessarily rejected; and that an excellent Academy, the Holy Communion Institute, was found- ed and endowed a few years ago in 1, Charleston, South Carolina. This brief notice does not do the ;writer’s fifteen page article justice. Far from it. All those interested in the subject should read the original, and aftcrreading it they will be sure to want a copy for reference. As it was a subject about which I 3grcat1y desired information, I feel in- ‘dcbted to Charles Foster Smith for the goodly amount derived from his highly instructive and entertaining ar- = ticle. The Atlantic with its able corps of competent writers, still retains its place in the front ranks of periodical literature. A. L. F. Oct. 1, 1885. A Visiiio Bay city. Dear Readers of lhe Visz'(or.-—- Thinking that some of you may be interested in our visit to Bay City and vicinity, I will briefly sketch a trip. which we enjoyed so greatly that we hope to be able to impart some of the pleasure io others who never have visited that section of the country. Two cousins and myself left Scotts at 3:30 P. M, on the C. & G. T. R. R for Flint, via Lansing. We noticed as we neared Flint that they had been favored with recent rains which gave to everything a green and re- freshing look, inviting to one who had just left behind parched and barren fields, with scorched and drooping herbage. VVe arrived at Flint at 8:15, too late to catch the train for Bay City. We looked for comfortable quarters for the night, which we soon found. 6:15 Tuesday A. M. found us aboard the train and whirling over the Pare, Marquette R. R. for our destination. The farther north we went the more rain they had had and the bet- ter the crops were. Potatoes and corn were as green and fresh as ours were before the drought affected them. We passed through portions of the burned districts, of which some seemed to have partially recovered from the effects of the fires, while others for several miles would be a dreary waste of land covered with blackened logs and trunks of burned and dying trees standing lone and dark like semi- nels keeping guard over the buried hopes of those who had once (hoped and expected to make for themselves bright and happy homes; the charred remains of now and then a log cabin, tell the sad story. But as we neared Bay City all trace of that terrible epoch, in the history of northern Michigan disap- peared, giving place to comfortable homes, thrifty farms and every- thing that indicates a prosperous country. Arrived in the city at 7:30, and now my pen fails me. I wish every reader of the VISITOR could see that city as we saw it that beautiful morning with the river shining and sparkling in the bright sunlight run- ning through and dividing the city, giving the place a most picturesque appearance; the river is crossed by a large swing bridge and its harbor with its many steamers is another grand and imposing sight to one un- accustomed to such. sights. We were met at the depot by friends who had been in the city, all night awaiting our arrival, who conducted us to a hotel, where we were all made happy with a good, warm breakfast, putting us in line trim to endure and enjoy the fifteen miles ride by car- riage, between us and the home of our friends. The road being in fine condition and with a fast team we very soon reached our destination and were clasped in the warm em- brace of aunt, uncle and cousins whom I had not seen for years and who wel- comed us with heartfelt pleasure. We were surprised and delighted THEE GRANGE VISITOR. W th the country qut of gay City, for where we had expected to see some- what sandy regions ofcountry, broken and new as very much of the northern part of the State is, we saw, in- stead, as we drove over the smoothest of roads, such fine farms and splendid buildings in either directions as far as the eye could reach. Many of the buildings were of brick..1arge and commodinus, also some very fine frame ones; plentyof good barns and shed shelter, good fences,'everywhere. showing that lumber was plenty and that the farmers knew how to use it In fact I became so lost in the admira tion of the country, that I almost for- got I was in northern Michigan. The soil is very rich and fertile as all val- ley countries are. And such corn and potatoes one would only need to see to know the fertility of the soil. There was one serious objcc ion, and that was the low flat and dead level of the country which must make it bad in wet seasons, as thew is no good chance to drain it. However, the farmers in that section do not seem to regard this as a serious hindrance, as der to raise that they plow in narrow lands or beds. . They depend largely upon the hay crop which is always- a sure one and finds a ready market in the city. Many of the far- mers are engaged quite extensively in stock raising and say that pays best new that the lumber business is over, though it is active yet in sections of the country north of them. Apples area good crop with them this year. For short, there seemed to be only one thing lacking and that was a Grange. No Grange, and the far- mers generally did not seem to know anythnig about the Grange, said that several years ago there was an Order started of that kind, in their place but for some reason or other it went down, butI learned from a few re- marks made by some, that they (X- pv"ctcd to get rich out of it in a very short time, and of course we know they were disappointed, and there did not happen to be sufficient members who were earnest and thoughtful enough to educate above this idea. My friends urged me to stay and give- them a lecture or two on the Grange- and its true Ll)j6Cl.S and purposes, and it was with regret that I could not at this time comply with the request but I told them that if I could I would come out this winter, and do my best to organize a Grange in their place. MRS. IZIENRY Anxns. Montour Grange, No. -19. Conversation. [ An essay read at Courtland Grange No. 56:3, by Mrs J amcs llunting. ] There is a commerce of mind, a high prerogative in which all may share who have any thought to exchange, or an earnest desire for improvement. The word conversation which denotes this intellectual participation, implies reciprocity in imparting and receiving but there is some opulent talkers whose discourse flows on without even the prompting of a question whenever they find appreciative listeners. Con- versation is a powerful intellectual, stimulus. It gives the intellectual, self-possessed man, a grasp of his theme a fertility of conception and power of expression which are rarely attained in writing, or in a public discourse. It implies and arouses social sympathy and profits by conflicting views, aims, and feelings. It is a probe by which the inner life is disclosed; as the mer- chant tests butter or flour, by bringing up a portion from every stratum in the package, so the stranger stimulates his curiosity as he stands masked, but a i'ew minutes conversation draws aside the veil, and we weigh him in our bal- ances (if we are capable), and are wcighed in turn. The type of one’s mind, his social impulses, his weak- ness and his designs disclose them- selves in conversation as readily as nativity, illiteracy, or indifference imply timidity, self-absorption, intel- lectual vacancy, or social frigidity, but in any case habitual reticence robs one of half the joys of life. Influence in society is acquired, or lost, in proportion that wisdom, discre- tion and good will season and pervade one’s conversation. Thepower to en- ter readily into conversation with those We meet, is a rare acquirement. It is sometimes ditficult to put a stranger at his ease; or to strike the views or mood in which his resources of char- acter, experience and acquisitions can be most happily worked; there are few persons, however so illiterate or va- cant as not to repay a few minutes conversation, and indeed very few who are not competent to instruct the wisest in some branch of knowledge. Conversation is the most inspiring and effectual method of educating the young. Knowledge is more readily imparted than by books or lectures, because the mind is more receptive and discriminating; and the truth or facts communicated can be adapted progressively, like hewn stones to their place, instead of being thrown into a confused heap. It is the intellectual laboratory of home life, when every principle may be tested, and its rela- tions in character and life established The experience of the parent thus they raise but little wheat, and in or- ‘ generously imparted, npurishes fertili- ty of mind and self-relizince in the child. The great men of history al- most uniformly acquired their bent and discipline in the nursery, from intelli-T gent mothers. The highest domestic enjoyment is secured only where hus- band and wife, each supreme in their sphere, engage with uiiwearied inter- est as equals, to discuss the problems , of,life and society.’ One encounters in . conversation many annoyances vexa- tions and occasions of disgust which it requires skill, parry and patience to. endure. Many of those we meet are essentially frivolous, and seem incapa— ‘ ble of getting beyond the weather, gossip, or the news. Others are so narrowed and prejudiced that they can tolerate nothing that contradicts pre- posscssions. Some have mastered a dogma or a theory, and pelt you with such storms of pebbles, that you are glad to retreat without a reply. The impatient listener, who interrupts and suggests the Word you did not want. is as vexatious as he is important. The would-be philosopher who has his explanation of everything in heaven and earth, and must be allowed to , clear up all mysteries is an amusing - specimen. The reflex conversants are a wearisome class, begin at what point you will and take any possible angle» they invariably fall back upon their personal experiences, ailments, and private affairs. lint, as already re- marked, true convcrsation implies that we have knowledge to impart, confidence in the wisdom and sagacity of others, and a general interest in the well-being of our fellows. It should have as its deepest motive to impart happiness to others; this enables its possessor to become a power in conver- sation, because convcrsation, with all earnest persons must verge towards moral principles, and consequently, the one uplifting and sustaining prop in society. How to Rear Children. Treat them kindly. l)on’t preach politeness and proprie- ty to them and violate their laws your- sclt. In other words. let the cx-ample you set them be a good one. Never quarrel in their presence. if you want to quarrel wait until the children are gone to bed. Then they will not see you, and perhaps by that time you may not want to quarrel. Never speak llippantly of neighbors before children. They may meet the neighbor's children and have a talk about it. Teach them to think the little boy in rags has a heart in him in spite of the rags—and a stomach, too. Teach them as they grow older that a respectful demeanor to others, a gen- , tlc tone of voice, a kind disposition, a generous nature, an honest purpose and an industrious mind, are better than anytliing else on earth. Teach them these things, and self-reliance and intelligence and capability will tome of themselves. Teacli them these things, Isay, and your boys and girls will grow up to be noble men and women. How to Keep Winter Apples. Being a practical and enthusiastic fruit grower, and believing it the duty of all growers to give others the ben- efit of their experience, I cheerfully comply with your request as to how I keep my winter apples. Theoret lcal fruit growing with me is a thing of the past; and after fourteen years of practice, in which time I have set out and now have growing 200 acres of different kinds of fruit, it is very reasonable to suppose that I hav. learned something by this time. It is not a pleasant fact to a fruit-grower to have a nice lot of fine, highly colored, good ( sting and under proper circum stances good peeling apples, and such as would bring a fancy price in Jan- uary or February, to rot or freeze for the Want ofa suitable place to keep them. Repeated failures to keep my apples until the market was good con- vinced me that apple-growing as 2: business, here in the south, was a failure unless we could overcome this ditficulty. Now, as I had invested largely in the business, and having several nice, vigorous your.-g orchards, all of winter apples, on land worth from $30 to $50 per acre, I must devisr some way to keep them until late IL winter or spring, or give up the busi ness. After repeated failure“, and,’ _ ‘injured by frost before being g.‘l.tlle*l'- consequently a gloomy outlook for the busines, and in order to keep the-. sheriff from the door, I was stimulated to investigate the causes of our apples rotting. The result of my investiga- tion convinced me that the reason W81-‘ twofold. First, gathering at tho- wrong time, and second, sudden and repeated changes in the weather. The time to gather is just as the sound and healthy apples begin to fall. Care- ful observation will tl-II you when that is, so the first difficulty is easily over- come. The second and the most im- portant feature, is not so easily over» come. I have two cellars in my place. and neither of them is entirely free from the changes of the weather. Knowing that the tempera*ure of the earth did not change but twice a year. a:.d then but a slight change. I con- cluded to build me an underground house or cave. S0 in the fall of 1882 I excavated a space eight feet deep, eight wide, and sixty feet long; this I waded up and arched over with a nine-inch wall of brick. Over the arch I put a coat of cement, and over this I placed all the dirt from the excavation, and at intervals in the arch I built small brick chimneys, or ventilators, which come out above the ground. I also made ventilators in each end. The door I put in the north end. The floor I also laid of brick. The cellar being com; leted, the next question was to properly store the apples in it so as to economize space. I had made several hundred slat boxes or crates, each to hold one bush- el. These I carried to the orchard, and left as many as necessary under each tree. Each picker is provided with a small basket and a ladder, and is re- quired to leave off his shoes or to wear E rubbers, to handle the apples careful- ’. ly, and to place them carefully, one at a 1 tzme, in the lioxes. The boxes are ' hauled in spring wagons, to the collar, and placed one above the other up to . the top, leaving anarrow passage down the center. so as to enable me with a 3 lantern to examine their condition at any time. Theadvantages of the slat boxes are many. The principal ones are thorough ventilation, economy in space and case of handling; and when ready for market, I just nail on a fcw . slats on the top. and your apples are , ready to ship, bcingmuch cheaper than ‘barrels; and if the apples are highly ,col0l‘€(l, they sell much better. The cellar being completed and filled, I watched the experiment with a good _deal of interest. 1 gathercdtl1eapplc- ’ from October 20 to November 10, }according to the variety, and about j December 15th I overhauled them. ‘ and less than one per cent. was unfit ’ for market. On February 1-at I over- hauled again, p1'ep‘;rat0r_v to placing on the market. I found about two per cent. were unfit to ship, and this two per cent. was sold for more than enough to pay the expense of over- hauling. The applcs paid from $1 to $250 per box, according to xariety, size and color. The temperature of the cellar varied but slightly. During the wiuter of 1882-3 the lowest was 32s'°,‘and the highest 47°; and the past Wlllti-r, which we all know was extremely sc- : vere, the lowest was 36°. In order to test the cellar thoroughly, and in or- der to establish in my own mind the long-mooted question as to which was the best keeping apple. I left one b( x of each variety untouched, except to occasionally pick out the decayed ones. Of the eighteen varieties subjected to the test, the following held out until June 1st: Red Mountain, Limher Twig, Ben Davis, Yates, Shockley, Turner's Green, Wine Sap and Wine apple, and the four varieties first men- tioned lasted until the 15th or 20th. ‘The Ben Divis and Yates were the list to fail. It seems almost incredi- ble for the VVine Sap, which is a fall or early winter apple, to keep until June‘ but it is a stubborn fact. The \Vinc S ip should be gathered rarlv in order for i‘t to keep well. Now, aftor the second winter's test, I am glad to say that the cellar has sustained its well deserved reputation, for up to June 1st I had seven varieties in a . good state of preserv: tion. To say , that I am well pleaserl wih my ex- 3 periment would not sxpress my real ifeeling, and as an investment .t is a ,great success. It more than paid for ‘,itself the first reason. In addition I to an apple house, I use it during the I summer months for milk and butter, l vegetables, fresh meats, and for wine I making I think it will prove the right ,~ place.—S’pi/2'! of the Farm. 3 Value of Sorghum Seed For_Feeding. | I i lluring the winter of l.\‘.\‘:l—-$4, l’roi'. § Henry, of the Wisconsin State Agri- ; cultural College, carrivd on experi- 3 merits extending from llcccinbcr :57. , 1853, to April 17, 1884, to dctcrmim- the l relative value of meal from the seed of f sorghum cane, and from corn as a food ;for pigs. Four separate trials were ; made, each cxtcntling over a period of t three weeks. The results arrived at- ; taking the as cragc rcsultsof four trials ~—wcrc that the grain i‘ one pound in {weight required the consumption of 1 4.06 pounds of corn meal, or 8.037 1 pounds of cane seed meal, making the v feeding value of the latter but .33 put‘ a cent that of corn meal. This is a good 5 deal below the gem-ral idea of its val- ! ue, and we should be inclined to think ithere was some niistakc, did we not ‘ know that Professor Henry is a care- ful and conscientious, as well as intel- ligent experimenter. Chemical analy- sis of the two does not show any such difference in their constituents as Pro- fessor IIenry’s cxperiments demon- strates in their feeding value. The av- erage results of numerous analysis made at the Connecticut experiment station shows their constituents to be as follows: Indian Sorghum Corn. Seed. Total dry matter . . . . . . . . . . . . 88.89 87 24 I’ro:eine and albuminoids. . . 10.81 9 l2 Fat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 31 3 7l Nitrogen free extract . . . . . . .. 69.47 7o.:'i7 Fiber........................ 1.86 2025 The seed is exactly too valuable to go to waste, as it is the practice with many sorghum growers to allow it. It is eaten with a relish by nearly all kinds of stock, especially by poultry, At the Rio Grande sugar works, at Cape May. S. .I., it is used to fatten hogs, and adds no small item to the profit of business Harvest the Vegetables. Harvesting everything is now in order. All the tender vegetables, of course, have been secured. Tlie hardy sorts will keep better if taken in before scvcre freezing, except the parsnip. This is especially true of the beet and carrot, which are often much ed. One of the best methods of pre- serving vegetablcs is so pack them in slightly moistened leaves. This is much better than soil being a better non-conductor, keeping the roots at an even temperature. Common tlat turnips may be kept p‘-rfectly crisp and fresh until May, and beets until July. Leaves of any kind may be used. In one corner of the cellar spread a layer of leaves and so on. To secure the most perfect condition, acool. even temperate must be pre- served but vegetables keep better at any temperature by this than by any other method. IF asked at the close of a prosperous season which department of farming or stock-raising has been the most profitable he is not able to answer. If he started in the business of farming with considerable capital invested in land, sto: k, and tools, and, after a se- ries of years. is obliged to sell out in order to meet the demands of his cred- itors, he would find it difficult to give a very satisfactory reason for his fail- ure. Few farmers can give such an account of their gains or losses as would be of any great value to one who was about to engage in the busi- ness of farming. Very few can tell with any considerable degree of accu- racy what kind of crops or what class of live stock has paid best during a series of years. The use of sorghum cane for fodder is being advocated throu bout the South. Those who have tried it are loud in its praise as a milk and flesh producer. OCTOBER 15. 1884 POSTAL JOTIINGS. We too were fooled by sending for the American .\'tandard Dictionary only receiving two numbers of the (‘hicago lintcrprise. Wc,like Aunt Kate were in need of a dictionary, and we thought to get it in that way: but I must confess. I felt as though I were throwing my money away when I sent for it. E. A. l.. I am about to remove from Sears to lledforil, Ind., and hope to find the Grange as prosperous there as it is here. This is .\'o 6:28 and as nice a little Grange as any in the State of its age and with its advantages. Coin- mencing 10 months ago with 11 mem- bers, it has wurkeil up to 3.’. and has saved between $200 and $300 in the way of purchases, with good prospects for the future.‘ Yours. l~‘nA.\'i\' V.~x.\' Il()L"l‘E.\'. 'l'lie(li':ingc in this region is to all appcamiiccs on a decline 1 am sorry to say. Mainly owing to a ditliculty that arose with regard to a building place fora hall. Corn and g1'ass were good this fall and sumnicr; wheat hardly half a crop; oats good; potatoes about halfa crop. The most of the wheat sown for next season’s crop is looking well. The farmers complain of hard times.o\ving mainly to the failure in the corn crop last year. Yours truly, lkr: ll. l{i~:i.i.oco, Lecturer of Working Grange .3o'.). 1 have often said there are more really useful and sensiblc articles in the (ill.-\l\‘(il£ \'1.~‘1’ro1:than I have read in any otlicr papcr of this class: but I was sorry to road in a latc issue. a po- litical squib (5Ulll[)()SI'(l in imitation of the language of the liiblo-. It sccmcd almost like "taking the word of God in vain." in a. ,'_;oo«l, niorul paper like the \'isi'rou, is it not wrong to make use of even the style of the word of God in such a way. it is for the good of the paper. and for the good of th-.- ()1-rlcrof Patrons of llllSl>ttll(ll')’, that this is written. w. 1». .u. (lctobcr H, Iss4. Look Out. l~‘arrncrs, be careful what you riltlll. \\hcn a siiiootli-tongucal fellow who you have ll('V(‘l' b<~i'or¢- Sf’l’ll, comes along gives you a warm liaud-shake inquire.-i how all your folks arc, and tries to have you t:il<<- lbw age-ii<-,3‘ for the sale of tho ll!'rl\'l‘l’S:ll, donbh--spir- al, back action, cuinbim-d 1-lotln-s-line, potato maslwi' and coal siftvr. which he can furnish you at $2..3o_ mm which st-ils at sight for SH, in nim-ly-nine CilS(‘S out of ninety-nine and one ninth, you may set down as a fraud and cut his story short by telling him to beware of the dog—a great big cross dog at llI:it.——l'i1r//L ./ourmz/. ' UN»: of Hit! £l(l\’2llltHgt‘S possessed by the lirahma fowl is lianliiicss. it fcatlxe-rs slowly, which (‘llHlllt‘S it to Convert its food into growth of car- cass rallicr than i'catlivi's, while its small pt-:1-cornb protects it against the action of the frosts in winter, which is so injurioiis to the tall, single comb brec«ls,such as the L:-ghorn-. Whcn iiiatiircrl they are heavily feathered, while in weight they are not exceeded by any other breed. THE VVIIEAT AND Com»; (,‘,imi'.s'.—Tlie department of agriculture (lctcber rc- turns of corn average higher for condi- tion than in the past live years, but not so high as in any oi’ the remarkable corn years from 18713 to 1575' inclusive. The general average is ‘J22, which is very nearly an ‘rl.Vt‘I'2l‘,{(‘, of :uiy series of 10 years, and indicates about 26 bush- els per acre of an area approximatin 70,000,001) acres. The wheat crop wifi exceed that of last year. ’l‘1ii«:nr: is economy in double lining the hen house before cold weather sets in. livery time a fowl’s comb is fro- zcnshc stops laying until the injury is rcpairctl. The best layers are Leg- horns, which have l:ll';,'(-. combs that are especially liable to iizjury by frost. With warm quarto-rs and the right kind of feed, Lcghorns will lay as many eggs in winter as any other va riety of fowl. Ul’l£N A1k.—FoWls coop:-ll all winter inahouse poorly ventilated will not lay eggs that will hatch, and will lay but few eggs. It is absolutely neces- sary that thcy go into the open air, or that the houses be thoroughly aired each dav, if we would have health and early broods of chickens. Sulphur must be fed once or twice a week, and clover hay fed frequentiv. SUDDEN changes in the color of but- ter, unless caused by suddcn changes in food, say from oat and corn meal to brain of poor quality, or rye meal, is caused by churning too warm and loading the butter with case-in. Soft and white butter are both due to one cause—too highly charged with the solid matter of buttermilk. TIIE director of the Iowa Agricul- tural College values thc various milk producing foods as follows: Corn per 100 pounds. 50 cents; oats, 60 cents, barley 55 cents; wheat 65 cents; bran; 75 cents; oil meal $1.45; clover hay, 80 cents; timothy, 50 cents; potatoes, 10 cents. A GERMAN paper states that the en- etration of roots in drain tile, w ich sometimes occasions much trouble, may be prevented by covering the joints in the vicinity of trees and shrubs and red clover with earthin which a little coal tar has been distributed. A FARMER who has suffered in the cause assures us that oil of Wintergreen mixed with an equal quantity of olive oil, when applied externally to inflamed joints affected by acute rhernatisrn will give almost instant relief from pain. OCTOBER 15, 1884. -...--4a~..v«.—::.--1-sag ' -’ . .- .. . ' . . ‘. ‘SEE GEARS E VISITOR. 7 youths’ Qepaitmtut. THE CHILDREN. When the lessons and tasks are all ended, And the school for the day is dismissed, And the little ones gather around me 1 To bid me “ Good—night” and he kissed, O, the little white arms that encircle 1 M neck, in the tender embrace! 0, the smiles that are halos of Heaven, consciously no doubt slipped into a ser- mon. He spoke of the landmarks scattered along life's pathway. How they mark- ed the path through the lvista of years that make up childhood. youth and manhood. Shadowy and tinct some of them, others plainly out- indis- ined agaiustalight or sombre back- ground. Young people, he said should ook well to the landmarks they estab- lished. And would the one that in af- Shawl"! '“"15hi'1°““‘“°'° °“ ‘"7 “°°! ter years, stand out in bold relief at And when they are gone I get dreaming the turn where they left the straight Of my childhcod,too lovely to last; Of love that my heart will remember When it wakes to the pulse of the past, Ere the world and its wickedness made me A partner of sorrow and sin— When the glory of God was about me, And the glory of gladncss within, 1 O my heart grows weak 9.: a woman’: , And the fountain of feeling will flow, 1 When I think of the paths, steep and stony Wheie the feet of the dear ones must go; Of the mountains of sin hanging o’er them, Of the tempests offate blowing wild— l O, there's nothing on earth half so holy As the innocent heart of a child. They are idols of heart and of household, They are angels of God in disguise- His sunlight still sleeps in their tresses, His glory still beams in their eyes- O, those truantstrom eaith and from heaven, They have made me more manly ‘and mild, And I know now how Jesus could liken The kingdom of God to the child. Seek not a life for the dear ones All radiant as others have done. But that life may have just as much shadow, To temper the glare of the sun. _ I would pray God to guard them from evil, But my prayer would bound back to myself, Ah! a. seraph may pray for o. sinner, But a sinner must pray for hIll1‘3e1f- The twig is so eaaily bended. I have banished the rule and the rod, I have taught them the goodness of knowledge, They have taught me the goodness of God. My heart is a dungeon of darkness, 1 Where I shut them from breaking a rule; My frown is sufficient correction, My love is the law of the school. I shall leave the old house in the autumn, To traverse its threshold no more; Ah! how I shall sigh fot the dear ones I and narrow path, and entered upon that other, or would it tell of a grand and noble resolve made and adhered to. He thought could the youth of to-day ook for a short time through the eyes of sixty years there would be a lessen- ng of sail a slacking of speed and a firm er steadier hand at the wheel. Silent, with the thoughts aroused by llS kindly words of counsel, we reach- ed our destination iust as the last rays of the setting sun faded into night. I promised myself that on the inor- row a report of this brief sermon with its accompanying colloquial preface should be sent to you. And here, after many to-inorrows you have it. AUNT PIIITE. Sweet Briar Visits Chicago. Dear Cousz'7Ls.'—A small company of us have just returned trom afew days visit to Chicago. Ill. Among the many attractions which claimed our atten- tion. the Battle of Gettysburg was to me the most prominent; and f'or the icnefit of those who have never wit- nessed that wonderful piece of handi- work, I will describe it as well as I can. ‘At the corner of Wabash Avenue and lIubb'.ir I have killed two, and now there are four. Four little flies on the wall still alive—‘ I have killed three, and now there are five. ' Call home thy '_children who thus multiply! ' “Binder” had recently passed automati- Five little flies. but their fate soon I'll fix-— I have killed four, and now their are six. Six little flies to torment me have striven— I have killed five, and now there are seven. Seven little flies, buzzing early and late- looking ii vast territory. the blue sky with here and there a fleecy cloud which seemed almost to found ourserves on a circular floor and a railing around the sides. A large tent covered the ceiling, while beyond the railing was a para- pet about fourteen feet wide; beyond this was the wonderful battle field of flettysbury, aplace in which art and nature are so perfectly combined, that it is with difiiculty that we could dis- cern where the earth leaves off, and the picture coinnieuces. Had I know nothing of it I should have said we were standing on an awning-covered veranda of a second story building over- Above it was I have killed six, and now there are eight. m0V9~ I Cmlld scarcely believe that it E. hum fli ,1. went to dine was only :1 painting so natural did ig 1 e cs a imp —— _ . I have killed seven, and now there are nine. ll? Seem: _ Looking over the battle held our Nine little flies within reach of my pen- I have killed eight, and now there are ten. 0, good Baelzebub, “Lord of the fly,” —-Boston Transcript. Dear Nieces and Nephew.»-.-——“ One must leave the home of his childhood and return after an absence of.‘ years to fully realize the changes that are each year being made,”said an elderly gentle- man as we were driving along a thick- ly settled country road toward the close of a very warm day. “Landmarks” he continued, “disappear more rapidly than those who witness their removal realize." He then proceeded to point out some of the changes that had taken place within -.1 few years, in the locality we were passing through. A towering elm whose far reacliing branches cast a wealth of shade for the inmates of a modern farm house. was the old time solitary sentinel that marked the halfway point between home and the district school house. No house or barns stood near it then, theywere recent innovations. A scarce- ly perceptable hollow was all there was to show that a bridge once spanned the level road, underneath which cat- tle passed on their way from the pas- ture to the river below. In that one treeless field, where thickly scattered bundles of ripened grain told that the cally unloading its golden freight, there had stood many gnarled apple trees, whose fascinations he and the other boys could not always resist. Then he pointed out where the school house stood small and low with patches of red paint clinging here and there to its weather beaten clapboards. gaze seemed to cover an area of about five miles in every direction. distance were farm houses, great fields of grain, and green meadows through which sqiiads of soldiers were hurry- ing towards us from everydirectiou. As we shortened our vision we beheld the two great armies divided squads; some fighting, others marching forward to intercept the fire, while others were fleeing from the flying pieces of an exploded cannon, which had been loaded by an ignorzint Ger- man with the shells upside down. In all parts of the field were pieces of ar- tillery, each piece being drawn by six or eight horses. In the into In order to see the different pairs of the field. we must walk around the room. Starting from the north side and going towards the east we saw nearest to usastrip of natural earth which looked to be about twenty feet wide contaiiiiug two natural straw stacks; and scattered around tlici-xi were drums. swords, guns and ii brok- en cannon. Beyond these were two other stacks on the canvass; could readily discern the difference be- tween them as it is impossible to paint straw perfectly. we Near one of the stacks in the picture was a man lying upon a table, while at surgeon was sewing up the gash in [his knee. Another poor soldier lay on the ground near him, with a bullet liolejin his breast, from which issued a stream of blood staining his shirt and the ground about him. A little to the left of the stacks were two men in the act of carrying one of their comrades on a litter; when one of them is shot and he falls, dashing the litter to the ground. In the distance is seen a stone house with a large hole ltjhad long since disappeared, and aflock in the side, caused by the bursting of of mild eyed sheep were “biting short- er the short green grass,” where once was the play ground. As we reached a bend in the road where a single oak tree was standing, he said: “Here the noble oaks {and maple crowded close up to the rutty wagon track. Now they are all gone but this lone survivor, a fit representative of the majestic grove that once stood here. Afew landmarks remained just as in iormer years. One a boulder unlike the rolling stone—covered with moss the shell. Looking {eastward, we saw a rail fence containing stone piles in the cor- ners, and upon these many of the wounded lay dying. Passing on we came upon a large grain field, in this also, part is real grain stuck into the earth with bits of red and blue cloth strewn through the trampled portions as if a great struggle had occur- red there. Just beyond this the can- vass commences, which contains more grain, with soldiers rushing through it toward the heart of the battle. About that marked the eastern limit of the amile away is an old fashioned farm old homestead. At this point we turn- ed into a comparatively new road hav- inc seemingly no particular attraction for our friend as he ceased commenting upon the surrounding scenery and un- house which was then Gen. Mead’s headquarters. Passing around to the south we found we had reached the thickest of the fight In no place are the two great armies drawn up in single line as we generally find them in pictures, but they seem to fight in small companies scattered here and there. Nearest to us was a large white horse lying upon the ground, while the blood flowed from his mouth. II is large intelligent eyes looked almost human as if he too were proud to die for his country. Here and there great volumes of smoke seem to be rising; one old sol- dier standing near. became quite ex- cited, and remarked to his companion that when that smoke cleared away he would tell her just where he stood. But he waited in vain as it failed to disappear. About twenty rods from the main battle-field were two oflicers on horse- back, the one sweeping the field with his glass, the other listening atten- tively to a soldier, with one arm in a sling, who seems to be relating some- thing very exciting by the expression on his smoke begrimed face, as he poiiits to the armies in the distance. Words cannot describe the reality and grandeur of the scene, the very naturalness is a phenomenon which we cannot understand, Everything was there which goes to make up a bona fide battle, except the noise, and of that we scarcely noticed the omis- sioniii the Babel of voices about us. It was a noticeable fact that every now and then it grew dark as if the sun had gone under a cloud, then it would suddenly brighten up again. This added to the reality of the scene, and the cause was to inany quite an enigma. We were informed however, that it was lighted by electric lights placed between the outer wall of the building and the caiivass, which of course,shonc through. The macliiiicry which ("rtll~€(l the lights to burn, some- times go quite slowly, thus causing a dim light. and then it will ,stz1rt up fast, making the scene look very l:-right. I hope my readers will pardon me if‘ I have been rather lengthy. as I wish to come again and tell you about the Exposition; the great waterworks of the city; the parks; Japanese build- ings, and their contents, etc, etc., i will simply say aurevoir. SWl~3I£'l‘ liIllAR. Value of Small Savings. [Selected for the—young Folks] It is very often the small expendi- turcs that keepsa man poor, such as one would be staggered at the thought of putting out a large sum for any sin- gle gratification. Yet he spends dime after dime with apparent reck- lessness, and is surprsed to find him- self‘ so often with a lean purse. The value of small economy is well illustrated by an liuglisli workiiigman who at the age of nineteen years rc- solvcd to stop drinking beer, his plan was to lay aside each day zisum equal to that which he had been accustomed to spend for his liquid rcfresliment. He kept it up for 4.3 years, at which time he found himself the owner of three good cottages and gardens pur- chased from the savings of his beer money. This is an excellent temperance ar- gument for all young men, but we have quoted it mainly to show how important are the petty speudings. The Farmer the Producer of the Nalion’s Weallh. We publish the following extract from an address delivered by ll on. James G. lilaiuc at the New England fair, held at lllancliestci‘, New Hamp- shire Sept. 5th, because it portrays so strikingly and beautifully the real soiircc of the nations wealth. and ac- cords to our farmers the honor that is due to them: Ladies and Gentlemen:—lt is pleas- ant to find ourselves in an asscniblage where we all bear a name of higher honor than any pariisaii designation, and an assemblage in which we meet on the broad plain ol'Ainci‘ican citizen- ship, and rejoice in the title as in itself constituting civic distinction of price- less value. l‘lic agricultiiral fair is the farmer’s pairliament. On this day and on this occasion the most independent class of citizens speak to the world by word and deed for the great fundamen- tal interest on which the republic rests for its security and its prosperity, It has come to be :1 trite siiying that agriculture is the basis of all wealth. But the full measure of that statement may be comprelichded when we re- member that in the year of grace, 1832, the total value of the product from the field and flock in the United States will exceed $3,000,000,000 an amount brought forth inasingle year vastlyin excess of the whole national debt at its highest point. We are not in the habit of considerin New England as specially distinguis ed for agriculture, and yet the annual product from her soil is greater in value than all the gold taken from the mines of California and Australia in the richest year of then‘ fabulous yield.——Exchan_qe. An expert accountant gives it as his opinion that it is impracticable for far- mers to keep sucha set of books as will furnish the information desired from them. He states that it is a compara- tively easy matter to keep account for a manufacturer or trader, but avery difficult one tokeep them for farmers. The manufacturer purchases material and employs laborers to workthem up. When the articles are made it is easy to estimate their cost. Ile sells them for money. and the gain or loss in the business is easy ascertained. The trad- er simple buys and sells. The difference between the purchase and selling price constitutes his profit or loss. In farm- ing there is nothing like simple manu- facturing. Everything connected with raisin a crop is exceedingly complicat- ed. ll 0st of the operations reach over from one ‘year to another. The ground is often in preparation for a certain crop several years. A field is sown to ? clover for the purpose of raising a crop i of wheat two or three years hencc.: Implements are purchased that mayf be in use a life time. Land is under- ; drained, not for immediate effects, but 1 with a view to permanent improve-} ments. An orchard is set out that may ; not produce fruit for a dozen years, None of the operations of the farmer! resemble those of the trader in being‘ simply buying and selling. It is true that the farmer often buys and sells! stock. But be generally keeps and; feeds the animals several months be- l fore he disposes of them. It is easy to find the difference between the pur- chase and selling price, but quite difiicult to estimate the cost of the care and feed during the time they are kept on the place. A foreign agricul- tural society recently offered a prize for I the best system of book-keeping for farmers. Several systems were sub- . mitted, but all of them were condemn- 5 ed as being quite too complicated. ' It was therefore recommended that farmers keep simply a diary and cash , book; the; first to contain a record of’ important occurances on the farm, as E the time of seeding and harvesting, and . the second to contain an account of all j the purchases and sales and all expen- I ditures of money for every kind of labor. 1 I i . l Keeping Apples. Will some of the numerous subscrib- { ers to the Dirigo Rural tell me thei best method of keeping apples? I have i a large quantity of nice apples andi will some one tell me whether to put them directly in a damp cellar, or in barrels packed with leaves and store hay mow. l have read of’ one man in an eastern town in Maine, that keeps his russets until June, but has it se- cret. If he will write me it private letter and tell me the secret I would not mind paying him something for it if his success is remarkable. Now I will tell all of those fliat kcep hens one good thing I do, and they all can do the same. 1 take a big pork barrel, place it in the cellar, fill it with corn leaves. secoiid crop whitc clover and other glasses packed solid; then on top spread at big piece of‘ cloth, covcr that with sand to exclude the air, and in the whiter my hens relish it as wcll as they do gmss in slimmer. When it settles in the barrel. fill it up the sec- onrltinie. Now rc:ulcrs. reiiieinher. I must hear about the apples to pay for this. A. A. \\'i:i.i..-. Kennebunkport, Sept. 3, ’84. Congressman Dorslieimer. who rep- ; resents one of the New York city dis- ' tricts in the House of Representatives, 1 and who is widely known as a corp0r- ; ation lawyer, begins to recognize the; signs of the times. The following tak- en from a recent speech of his, is strong * evidence, that the shadows which i coming events are said to cast. before i them has made him solicitous for the 3 future couditioii of affairs: ' “No one can think of the experiences 3 of this country during the last twenty i years without dread for the future. We had supposed we would escape the more serious evils of European so- ciety. But they are coming to us with daily iiicreasing rapidity. The propel‘- ‘ry of the country is falling into the hands of the few. The number of land owners in proportion to the amount of land under cultivation has greatly di- minished during the last decade. There are many counties in New York where there are not as many farmers as there were fifty vears ago. and yet the popu- liltloll is .';,000,0()0 and fifty years ago it was 2,000,000. What is true of land is also true of other forms of property. No one can contemplate the rapid con- ting that it is the special scandal of our times. Mr. Uliairmzin, I here aver that I regard a continuance of this concen- tration of property as a great danger to the country, and that unless it is (inc. You complain now that the money too much power in our public con- cerns. llut when the American people by a solemn popular election shall I have taught our politicians, young and 9 old, that they can make themselves rich by the prostitution of official trust . without fear of disgrace, that theyi mav have self and public honor at the = same time, there will be no limit toi the corrupting power of wealth, and your dreaded money kings and corpor- ittlOllS will do in open daylight what they now attempt in the dark. Cor- porations will irresistibly “broaden down froui precedent to precedent.” hold dear and are proud of to-d-av.- Hoiz. Carl Schurz. " AMONG the names of representatives we are pleased to notice those of A. B. I-‘ranklin and George Crane, .\I-aster and Secretary of the Vermont state Grange. Col. Franklin and Secretary Crane have both had legislative expe- ricnce and both know full well the needs of fariners. They will ably re- present thc interests of the producing classes and make careful and judicious lcgislators.—-Patron’s Rural. Tun first year’s experiment with the new rate of postage which Postmaster General Howe estimated might cause a deficiency of $7,000,000 and which Third Assistant Postmaster General Ilazen figured at $2,000,000, shows an actual decrease of $2,290,000 in the stamp account and a falling off in the total revenue of the Postoflice Depart- ment of $2,242,000. ..__________________ Prof. Beal, showing that there is no difference in the duration of posts when set inverted, Dr. Hexamer states that fifteen years ago when building a trellis for grapes he set the posts top down in one row and all the others in the usual manner. When decay began be per- ppived no difference as to their dura- i ity. IN Michigan, citizens, or those who have declared their intention of be- coming su_ch,except_ duelists, can vote aftera residence of three months in the State and ten days in the voting precinct. Registration is required. _ADAM never had to wear a collar with saw teeth all around the obtrus- ,‘ Ive edge of it. lsents more wealth ilian them in a chamber, or in boxes in the I 4 influence or not-. cenfration of railway properties into . the hands of a few men without adinit- ~ averted the peace of society can not‘ long be l1lalDlZillI16(l.——-G77‘a71g8 Bullcn-. kings and the great corporations have i Its Il0(Kl may overwhelm all that we’ for the coming Vermont legislature, ‘ IN addition to the experiments of! Oats out of THE BEST FARMERS And all Warehousemen and Seed Dealers, Everywhere, Use the OLD RELIABLE " ENTENNIAL” FANNING Mlll. Theywill all tell you that it takes the Cockle and Wheat, and is the only perfect Cleaner, Grader and Separator of all kinds of Grain and Seeds. The only Two-Shoe Mill and the BEST in the World. ' If you want some Interesting information about Ila- ch nos that pay for themselves the first year, and bot- tom prices, send our name on a postal card to us. W3 KE THE W11 ere did you see this advertisement? 8. FREEMAN & SONS. Racine. Wis. FAY fl’.-'1..'1i-.3: GRA "’.;'I'~‘.ZrZ-5.-=.=. IIALL FRUITS AND TREES. CLASS. lilsupigi. Low To DEALERS AND FREE OATALOGUEB. GEO. 8. JOSEELYN F ANTERB. EVERYTHING FIRST REDON N. Y. “l’<>i.i'rir'.\i. I.\’i‘Li'i-:.\'cr; AN]! '1'; 15' F.\i:.\ii«;i:" was the subject of an able paper rciul by (f. f‘. Lillie at the coin-i inenccment cxerciscs of the Michigan Agricultural College. tatiuii. , Agriculture is the foundation of all; calling and professions. It makes the : founding of cities and States possible.- llcre is a quo-§ = lt drives the commerce and industry of the world. It supports the throb- bing pulsations of the world's ininil and heart. In this country it repre- any other calling and employs three-fifths of the voters of all. Its interests are direc- tly affected by legislative and execu- tive action: aud it is represented in our Legislatiire not by farmers but by lawyers. _ The f2tl‘lll(‘l‘ does not desire to be .rcprescntcd in all public ofliccs. The i l . nature of his calling 1S such that even ‘ if he did it would be iiiipossible. Ilc ghzis no business nor does he wish to I be represented in the jii(liciai'_v, but he ‘ has h right to bc represented in that ‘l)l'2lllCll of the government which so gparticiiliiily and peculiarly affects his ' iiitcrcsfs. The lawyer whom the fariiie-i‘ helps phicc in power is not puicticzilly iiitcrcsteil in the f'iii'iiiei's’ 5 ilc.-ircst llltf‘l'('.5lS; in extending the 'Sl,'_‘,'ll'dl H(%l'\'lL‘(‘. so that it will be of piuicficul benefit to :igriculliire; in zip- [)l‘()pl‘l2ll,l(l§I l~hoiic_v for st-ieiilific lll\'f‘S- tigati-.~ii and zigriciiliureil i-xperiiiiciif, ‘ nor in lie-iiiifif‘yiiig and :iiloriiing l'lll'i|l ! .-liucriciiz in pushing the ciuise of agri- j (:lllllll‘:ll:3L‘llUUlS and colleges. It is not ; liuuuiii iiziturc for one to be so dccply intercsteil in the interests of classcs as in tho.-‘e of his own. It rests with the farmers wlicthcr ztliey shall reprcsi.-nt their own inter- tests, and have their share of political ’l‘liey have qiiiilificd men now and they are becoming more nunierous and better qualified every year; and they have riglifs and interests which no one can deny, and which no one will work for as well as them- selves. Place the fiirmer in a line of suc- cessive promotioii in power, in politics let the young men on the fiirin know that from their number, if they are competent, will be chosen incu to rep- resciit the.ir interests in the Slate and Natioiial asseinblies—and what will be the resiilt? The best talent will not , lcavc other professions: the iiifliieiim-. 5 and dignity of the fziriner is iiicreascrl. I and much of tlic driidgcry of farming is gone; the standard of education is ! raised -the whole rural population will : move onward and upwards towards it higher plane. Give the farnier influ- ence and dignity enough so that every individual will have the earth and its fruit: respect his calling; as :i nicans to lift them from the dust and mire of ig- norance, frec from the thrailloni of hereditary conservatism; do this and thought and progress will move agri- culture to the front and elevate the people and the calling. What is the dil‘fei'eiice to society be- tween a millionaire and atrainp? Ver- ily there is none, except that the mil- lionairc is the greater parasite of the two. Thos. J. Nzivin. the dcfaiilting Mayor ,of Adrian, .VIicli., has written from g(‘/uba offering to settle. His defalca- . tions reach the suiu of $111,000. . __________T___ The Treasury Department has pro- ,hlbited the importation of rags for ‘ the next three months. THE MARKETS. Grain and Provisions. Livisnroon. Oct. 14.—l;30 1». new western winter, dull; 6.5 Bd. , Nnw Yoax. Oct. 1-l.—Flour. recei to, 32,000 , bb_ls.; strongly in buyers’ favor. heat, to- lceipts, 36’i.()00 bushels; unsettled and 3-a@%c :lower; fair bl1FlTle‘fi: No. 1 white, nominal; 1 No. 2 red. Nov. 85}’a’@80i,L ;l)ec.. 87%@88‘/é; Jan., ' 89'7...@90; Feby.. Bl%@92; March. 93%@94. Corn. . receipts 20,01) bu-; %i@5’nc lower, heavy; mixed I western, snot. 57@62; futures, 49i(@f£3. Oim-. receipts, 88.(Il3 bu.; easier; western 33@38. ;Pork, quiet, weak; new mess, $17.w. hard, 1 dull, lower; steam rendered, $7.75. ; Dsrrimrr. Oct. IL-12 iii.—-Wheat. dull; cash , 7824’; Oct. 78% nominal; Nov. 79% nominal; No. , 2red. cash. 8154- Oct.. 8_l% nominal; Nov. 81%; | No 3 red, 7894; lflo. 2 white 75 . Lon berry red, 83. Corn. No. 2. cash. 56 asked. ats. light mixed 287;; No. 2 white, 29%; No. 2, 27 nominal. Flour. Wheat. Corn. (km. Becelptm... . ill 66 574 none 15,474 Bhipnrientsu .. 1,273 18,614 1,499 800 TOLEDO. Oct. 14,--There was no session of the produce exchange to-day and no markets. Cnicaoo, Oct, 14.-—Wheat. very weak duriniz the middle of the session, but rallied andclosed strong: 5/a@%o over yesterday: 75% cash. Oct.; 759a’.@7il% Nov.;78% Dec.; 79%; Jan. Corn, firm: ,56 cash. 0ot.; 58 Nnv.; 54% year: 4(% May. Oats, irregular: 26%, Oct.; 21%, Nov.. Dec.; May. Bye, weak: 59% Did. Barley, lower; 60. Pork, lower; $16.25 Oct.; $11.97;‘ year; $12.- 2Z*,~$ Jan. Lard, lower; 87.27% Oot.; 87.17% Nov.; $7.15 Dec. Groceries. Raw 2031, Oct. 14.-—B tte . Ii : to , gas”. a r rm wee rn u.—Wheat, CHICAGO WEOLIBALI PBI0l8—’!IlB8 BIPOBI. Sugar, stand. A 6% Butter, dairy" 13024 g_ranulated.....6%—9§ emcreamery 26028 i-?'i3.‘:io:i.’.pl°"h8"2?d?>is E°°m’ii-3%. ridgiéz 0 116W. I1. , .. Wool. fine mum 3142 355: ii pick si.oo.1.as LIVO Diocl- Onroseo. Oct. 14. — Hogs. reoeintl. 8211!); weak; 10615:: lower; light, $4.6(_)@5.25; rough packing. £4.75@5.10‘ heavy papking and ship- ping. $5.15@5.60. Oattle. receipts. 8.7m; dn 1, stead : exports, 86.50@6 98; good to ' $6 11258.50: common to fair, 84 Z)@5.6J. Sheep. raepgiants. 8.651); steady: common to good, 82.00 NEW ORLEANS, LA.—Edz‘tors Bullw- tz'rie—Painters are now buying the “Patrons’ Ingersoll Liquid Rubber Paint,” and are much pleased, both as to its cost and its perfect adaptability to all kinds ofwork. I believe it will be universally used. Any ordinary p rson, though not apainter, can apply it. It works easy, and does not leave brusn marks. Respectfully, N. D. WETMORE. [See advertisement.-—Ed.] other , f plcllook imx.i..... TO THE GBANGEHS OF OTSEGO AND VICINITY. We, the undersigned, the committee ap- pointed by Olsego Grange. No 36-4, to whom was referred the matter of arranging and per- fecting plaus to carry out the proposition of Messrs. Norton and Lister to establish a store in the village of (it.-acgo. upon a bieis similar to that of the Grange store in Allegau; would say that we have made the necessary arrange- ments with said firm and they are now sell- ing goods at actual cost, adding to each pur- chaser's hill (3 i-er cent as profit. They, the said firm furnishing their own ca:~ita|, and paying their own expenses. Therefore, we would respectfully suggest and urge all Grangers to give them, the said Norton dz Lester their hearty support. as without, such support they cannot sell goods at the profit proposed. 11 E I’iir.i.rs, M. ELDIIKD, Aariiuii. T. S-rank, Committee. TO THE PURCHASING PUBLIC. We have now cuninicnrcd selling goods on the Grange plan, and sell ,Lf0')llS iit cost, add- ing six per lit‘Ilt to pi:rr‘h:iser'.~' bill, and sell for cash only. ll iwcvcr. for 11 short time we will sell goods to any person or persons, whether 1! member of any Grange or not, at the shine rain, but only for a limited time after which pcrsoiis will be obliged to either jfrlli the lirziiign or piirchasc trailing tickets of u.~‘. Vci"-,‘ I'(‘fipf5('-tflllly, NUll'l'()i\' .3; I.l£S'l‘Elt. I 20 Hidden Name lw. vi plu. 504-. (yuurimins hi lilin i.y lmiiil lanliling lmiiqiiil of flow:-rs.&i'.) 50 Now! Imported, ‘ in. in«--. lhv i-limp embuoml i-dge I for lur.) Agents New Sun- I-' with our. orilsr. . l I-‘RF. . NTElKBl£00K.CONN. At a Bargain. A choice property consisliiig of House and lot in apleasant rail road town. Four mails per day; eight regular passenger trains; only about two hours from Detroit, Property has Knoll well and cistern, good side—walks, shiubbery and fruit, neat fences- ncatly located around other choice residences. Two good schools and three churches within a one mile radius. Libr.i.r_v buildings. hotels, shops and stores, all within two minutes walk. Also, I have an eighty acrc northern wild tract, located within two II)llF_‘.‘4 of 11. rail road station. As owner is |'i‘l!.'-rllllg out of the Stzi.te—engi1giug in farming: I am authorized to sell altogether or separate one quarter down balance, one, two and three years. or, if closed in 330 days, will tuke bulk of hay in good cows shoep, a good span of work horses and bar- ness, wagon, reaper, mower, plows, or other farm tools, if in good conrlitioii at fair rates. This is a rare chance to secure a pleasant vil- lage home with school mlvaiituges, with only a small outlay of realy m may. For particulars. address. G}£.’)ltG E M.CAl<.'I‘ WRIG HT. 1’. 0 Box, 76;: LANSING, MICE. 200 Merino Rams for Sale! I have a complete assortment of one and two years old Rams. consisting of REGIS- TERED VERMONT S'I‘()(;K, person- ally selected from leading flocks, and sired by some of the most noted rains in that State. Also, Micfiigan Reglstercil and Grade Stock of my own breeding. I submit the following reasons why you should come here to buy. and invite everyone to come and see for themselves if they are not good and true ones. Because I have the largest and finest party in the State to select from, and you can find just what you want. Because each rain will be priced on his merits and never for more than he is worth. Because they will be just as represented in every particular. Because they will be guaranteed stock get- rs. i i-Eu Address I}. s. CARI) co.. oi; Because if shipped on order I guarantee satisfaction. Because I have a pedigree and transfer to go with each registered animal to prove his purity of blood. Because, in order to sell so many. I must and will sell far lower than any breeder in the State, quality considered. Because you can sell again at a large profit over my price. Because my stock is not petted and pam- pered and will not go back on the purchaser. As an indication of what people think of my stock and prices, I would say that at the two fairs I attended last fall, I secured nearly half of all the premiums awarded on line wools, and sold nine—tenthsvof all the rams sold on the gr_ouiids; and this year my price; will be .50 to of) per cent. lower than last. 200 (lradc Ewes to Let to Responsible Pu-tlog. Correspondence invited, and visitors wel- come whether they buy or not. A. W. IIAYDEN, Residence at Hamilton, 7 miles West. Decatur, lllch Greenwood Stock Farm. POLAND CHIN A SWINE For Sale at Reasonable Bates. Pigs in pairs and tries not akin. Breed]? Stock recorded in Ohio Poland China Eeco . Parties wishing stock of this kind will find it for their interest to correspond with or visit . B. G. B 11;: 1I).tiftt.io Prairie Ronda, csEI:gol.:'3ieh. e Clover Leaf Can FOR THE Gram athering System. Tm: Cnaunsr AND Basr. Has the largest cooling surface. It is the most successful cream raiser and gives the best satisfaction of any can now in use. Patent ilsllpwed. Send for price is . llccall 8: Duncan Kalamazoo. lllch., Manufacturers and dealers in creemery supplies, ks 50c., your nauulilddu by hand holding flowers eneach. 50 New In- portod E-boned Chrome: 150 pack: on cthéuol. einbouod ed as an m oorn gm Q3 gag aw 2I:.IOIdV8f‘|| ‘for I0c.bb.ut d an 5 sunpie Book, [llrmnud p3...i.... Issac. msdnn ’8 with well out - OAPITOL CARD 00.. 20 Hidden Name 10 01:3. I was ....‘.,.. -. . .. .Ah'.....\.-.-2vi.’A(A"‘zSt-r' l.;V:._», ‘ ’? 7 "' ‘Farm for Sale 8 _....oy,__ Excrjincs. OVER ONE HUNDRED ACRES OF l CHOICE PRAIRIE LAND f Under good cultivation. Eight acies t.mber. ‘ In good location. For particulars call on or address 0' F. COLEIVIAN, Real Estate Agent, 114 SOUTH BUBDICK-5T., KALAMAZ00, Mien. 2806 Lbs.Wg’t of two OHIO IMPROVED r’ CHESTER HOG Send for description of this famous breed. Also Fowls. B. SILVER,Clevcland, 0 l5sep6t POLAND CHINAS! Pine Grove I-Ierd. PORTER, CASS CO., contains over 100 head of Pure-bred Poland China Swine; blood of the Butlers, Shellabarger, Corwins, Com- mander, Sambos, and U. S. 1195 s‘-.ock, all recorded or eligible to registry in Ohio Poland China Record. Parties desiring stock can be supplied at reasonable rates. Call on or address, GIDEON HEBRON. Box 300, lsep lyr Constantine, St. Joseph Co., Mich. EACHERS WANTED-— IOPRINCIPALS 12 Assistants, and a number for Music, Art. and Specialties. Application form mailed for postage. SCHOOL SUPPLY BUREAU, Chicago, Ill. 1flIIly84 1y Mention this journal. I'£sh’s American Jllomual of PARLIAMENTARY LAW 13 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 mailpre aid; cloth, 50 cents ; leather tucks. 81.00. gostage stamps received Address, J. T. COBB, Schoolcralt. or G-E0. T’. F‘I‘.t-I-I-I, Roorms-ran, N: Y. PATENTS. LUCIUS C. WEST, Solicitor of American and Fore’ Patents, and Counsellor in Patent Causes. rade Marks, Copyrights, Assign ments, Caveats, Mechanical and Patent Draw- ings. Circulars free. 106 E. Main st., Kala mazoo, Mich. Branch oflice, London, Eng. Notary Public. aprlti DAIRY OUEEN CHURN. The easiest Churn to run in existence, 1e- uiring but one-third the labor of any other urn 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., Ksmxazoo, Mien. Prof. Kedzie’s Letter to the Ala. bastine Company. AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE, g Lansing, April 19, 1884. To M. B. Church, Manager: Dina Srs.,—The Alabastine put on the walls of the Chemical Laboratory more than four years ago is in as good condition and bright in appearance as when first applied, save where water from a leaky roof has injured it, The Alabastine seems to grow harder with age, making a firm and coherent covering, and has no tendency to soil the clothing by contact, as whitewash and calcimine will. I am satisfied with Alabastine. Yours faithfully, R. C. KEDZIE, Professor of Chemistry. IMITATIONB AND INrnINoEm:N'rs. Some cheap attempted imitations of Ala- bastine are being ofiered in some places to Alabastiue dealers, under different names and at very much lower prices than Alabastine could be sold for. A cnnar, mraaion MANUFACTURED WALL FINISH canbemade so as to impose on the public with less chance of detection when first used than most ANY KIND OF ADULTERATION. Commcm calcimine appears to be a very fair finish when first put on, but no one claims that it is durable. Manufactured only by Tim LLABABTINE Co., M. B. CEUBCK, Manager, Grand Rapids, Mich. The Stale Agricultural College, Lansing. Mich. This institution is thoroughly equipped,hav- ing a large teaching force: also ample facili- ties for illustration and manipulation includ- ing Laboratories, Conservatories, Library, Museum, Classroom Apparatus, also a large and well stocked farm. FOUR YEARS are required to complete the course embracing Chemist , Mathematics, Botany, Zoology, English anguage and Literature, and all other branches of a college course except For- ei Languages. fillhree hours labor on each working day except Saturdays. Maximum rate paid for labor, eight cents an hour. RATES. Tuition free. Club Boarding. CALENDAR. For the year 1884 the terms begin as follows: Srnme Tsax ................. . -February 18 Stnnnsa Timu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .May20 AUTUMN ’1‘Is1zM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .September 2 Examintion of candidates for advanced standing will be held February 18. Candidates for admission, to College on September 2 may resent themselves for examination either on 20, or September 2. at 9 A. H. or Catalogue apply to R. G. BAIRD, Secretary. German Horse and (low P OWD E RS. This wder has been in use for many ears. tis_ largely used by the farmers of enns lvania, and the Patrons of that State have ught_ over 100,000 pounds their purchasing agents. _ Its composition is our secret. The receipt is on every box and pqound package. It is made by L, Obgr. no tux’: Sons 3 Co., Ifhoe(no1:v1lle,_I_'a. It k°°p' stock hiamiy mg lrsdimilattgnilhholibodt help; in diges an _ e . Eorseswill do more work, with less food while using It. Cows_ will give more milk and bein better condition. It keeps poultry healthy, and increases the production of eggs It is also of great value to them when molt- lng. It is sold at the lowest wholesale price » “‘ ."‘co"¥.‘.s‘%$z..l.5..‘.‘.‘..?*¢.”‘:.'; ‘i.‘;.‘:...‘.l; ., . -0 rnos. 1153021, 181 WA.-I-In 82., Onsuao, and ALBERT STEGRMAN, Annleu. Put ‘Ip taco-lb.boxu(leosog,p_1-ioonienr Ours MICHIGAN STATE GRANGE. And am: out Post Paid, on Receipt of Gull Porcelain Ballot Marbles, per hundred,.. 7b . , ... Price List of Supplleasawing lfigde Easy. MGKAB-CH LIGHTNING SAWDZG MACHINE Kept in the 013100 of the Secretary of tho Order, our the seal of a Subordinate Grange, and the rignature of its Hatter or Secretary , Blank Book, ledger ruled, for Secretary to keep accounts with members, .... .. 1 0' l Blank Record Books, ( ress paid),... I 00 Order Book, containing 10 Orders on the Treasurer, with stub, well bound,... . . 50 Receipt Book, containing 100 Receipts from Treasurer to Secretary, with stub, well bound. ...... . . Blank Receipts for dues, or 100, bound, 60 Applications for Members 'p,per l00,.. . 60 Secretary's Account Book, (now styie).. 60 Withdrawal Cards, per doz.,.. . ... 20 Dimits, in envelopes, per doz.,.. By-Laws of t'\- f=:...-. Grang Blank “Articles of Association” for the Inca ration of Subordinate Granges, stove wood. and all sorts of log-cu1ting—u ls unrivaled. Thyumnds sold yearly, A ;_:nsy]. Immense savin OI‘ (‘ _ also brilliantly illuminated poster 1:: 5 colors. All free. 3 ‘lnrlde quickly. hdnsacn no co. . <4) :06 sum sc., Chicago, 111. «J-4‘?-—‘ 1:1.‘ _" , " - THE GRANGE 'V.lSfI'1'0E., g; ., SI-3.N"J.‘ ON , so DAYS’ EST TRIAL. For orrging camps. wood-yards. farmers getting out boy of 16 can saw logs tan. and of labor and money. XVI-ite nuv illustrat catalogue in 6 briulant color-3, ms Wanted. in uumey 1-fijune .;"a'r.‘..:'.;. 2‘ APOMONA NURSEBIES! BUTTRICK & WATTERSON, l.3a11,<_.;tol1ov1 KENT COUNTY In//m»_1/. Price lists free. CASCADE, KENT co., MICH. factory. with y of Charter, all complete,... . 10 Notice to liu uent Members, per 100,. 40 Declaration of urposes, per doz., bc.; per hundred . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. ~l=" , American Manual of Parliamentary Law bi ; II it it it It (Morocco Tuck,) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. l ()8 ' Digest of Laws and Rulings, . . . . . . . . .. ll Boll Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1.‘ Address, J. 7‘. COBB. s‘v.r"1- M11311. STAPR G'R\'flO!I. 3114:». .i'.rt.\F"r MIFT4 1- ' l]l1'l' null r-r,«_:n it you dare. , . . .\.\l)AllI) ‘Ft o.5Torr "j WAGON SCALES. Bvrun Box. Tr1rr,~B1-am. F -":11! " Paid. Fr:-r- Prim: List. I-Ivor '2/,1-. . address JONES OF BINGEAEITON, - u BINGHAM.‘I‘ON.N. Y. llumes Texas Arkansas! Low prices, long credit. Rich agricultural and grazing lands. producing wheat, rye, oats, corn, cotton grasses, and all the choice fruits, near schools, churches and railroads. Cheap land excursions every month. For maps of Texas, Arkansas, Missouri, and Kansas, with all information. address J. B. FRAWLEY, Pass. and Land Agent Missouri Pacific Ry’ CO., 109 Clark street Chicago, Ill. Michigan Female Seminary lialamazoo. Mich. On Mount Holyoke plan. Location delightful. Board and Tuition, $172 per school year. Fine Library, Cabinet, Telescope and Musical Instruments. Much attention given to the English language and review of elementary studies. Fall term begins Sept. 4, 1884. For Catalogues address, Mlss M. H. SPRAGUE, 15ju1y6t Principal. J‘. IE‘. English :5’; Son, Breeders of Thoroughbred and Grade RED POLLED NORFOLK CATTLE, SARANAC, MICE. , 9 BULL, Prince F OR SA LE “E” ‘’‘’”“E” Albert. 729 English herd I ook, of the Elmham strain (extra milkers): gentle, vigorous, three years old. Not wishing to inbieed, will sell for want of use. J. M. KN APP, ACME GREAIIEB and BUTIEBAUUULER all farmers can make Cream- er Butter as we I as keep it in a nice con- dition nntil it is marketed. , It saves two- . thirds the la- bor. No ice is required as it is strictly a r‘ 2-—_-_-. cold water re- frlgerator. The cream is taken from the top and is clear of sediment. The most complete arrangement for the Farmer and Dairyman in existence. Agents wanted. Send for circular and price list. MCCALL at DUNCAN, Kalamazoo, Mich. laprtr lllUllli. MEN ' Allll WUMEN Can save money by attending the KALAMAZOO Business College. Fall term opens Sept. 1. Sand for Journal. PRESIDENT, Mich. 51.1-xvi DILLON ( AND SONS. Kalamazoo, - ISAIAH DILLON % AND sons. IMQOBTERS AND BB-EEDEBB OF NORMAN HORSES. (Formerly of firm of E. Dillon & Co) NEW IMPORTATION Arrived in fine condition June 15, 188_4. Have new a large collection of choice animals. STABLES AND HEADQUARTERS LOCATED A1‘ NORMAL, Opposite the Illinois Central and Chicago and Alton De ots. Street cars run from the Lake Erie it estern, and Indianapolis, Blooming- ton, and Western depots in Bloomington, direct to our stables in Normal. Address, DILLON 133.08., NORMAL, ILL. glb.,3o—Iaboxu(of lb.vackagu,Tn salt. , ’A MAN WANTED lnn-nt.~: tn grmrl 11111:, H. C. G. Palm-, lJ<-troit, .\li1-ll, .n E«'pl1-rrrlid illtlllcw Write for circrrrrrs r1u- ;I— g 3 '; ,1‘ L ' ""-’;-« 2 ”-‘ rw “fit —:.v :_——:—« -1.-:~,~ :’;Af-C :-:1,-e_3 -1-I-IE N1AG.An.AFALLsA1RLINE ’-1 3. *_ I‘. 7 7‘ .7 2 ~“ 4‘;-_.:~ “:5--;::~ .-———,.-.... _.- - --...- --.. ,__,,_ , . ~ 3 ;. —- -« :~ - : . -. V _ - _ ” \ <_ lhnoruucrncsooaeiiann TRUNK ’‘ C, 7.. ‘I. /~ -— E A -, "* c . : 5 :—- :, and 9!?-A,1:IP_1f9£l_1‘LK_I!AILWAY3- n um ‘V -,1 =1 L‘ -, :« .~: 1 5,. : :. — ,:~ ’ ‘I. : I: -= ;: 2 E “ -3.1 : :- . L4 2 7» .— ...‘ 7. r . 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Q Q "* ;-; '1, :3 .. -L 5,3 [. .1. -v .~- _r wu "' 1 in , ‘ p‘-1 ..‘. ‘_, --1 '3 1 =_' -_‘. _; ad 6 (‘II ‘ 4..., J’ pg)“/SYL ‘iaxivmsru In: N’ . ’. F: ,1: _‘_f_ .1. Z: T '_, D .. 1 H ‘Hsauuo ,,s,,,,.,; *1 ,’ -rs: -‘ -;o : ./ A ‘ X /. [WI (8 V» ?L """ ‘“'§" um normals‘ NJ‘ I l > » l — "" : , ... , CHICAGO &. GRAND TRUNK RAILWAY TlME TABLE. . -; _- L’; . Deceniber 30th, 11-83. 3: : 7-: , ‘ -.1 _ . L; _- :1 4 ‘H3-AINB WE-'l’|'WABD.—-csMaAL MERIDIAN rims. TRAINS EASTWA.BD.—CEN'l‘RAl. MERIDIAN run -1 1-‘ _- L _l.‘ ‘I. ‘ 3 1": . A :: s ~ w r, 3 -< ~'- 2 5 -2 No.4. No.6. 3 No.8. r v No 3 No 5 No.11 ’f- A ~ ~' "‘ '“ ‘ -3 P :1 N°'2'lDa 1>ifl‘BCk rN°~" 1.""a " " '-<"«° 7 ski ""-'i"‘*' i‘l’‘’~’/* ** 33* sruioiul. Eglggh ,Exp,,’;“‘ E;;m':_lp885i;'3,,_ Sn-Iioss. rEMasi1 gig: Z O .'—r 2 5. I E .. -'4 :3 - -rsx.s..... Daily. 11.. Sun. ‘- “' Daily. Dairy. Ex. sun <1 —_. "3 I; 2 :~ I; t: 1. ‘E O; L» 2: yj =* ‘r =" Le. Port Huron- 635sMi 7501:’ 8 (0 mi 4 101»: Le.Chicago__-_- "9’1”0’iSil‘3’fi1>‘x 8301»: 5201»: .‘-‘—r ‘ O ...‘ ‘ "“ :7 5-’ ’-* 3 L’ :.x.‘ 52 C 3 :1 Ella! City" £5112 ;‘_ [-5.1-2-1.‘- Tggg :_‘ I 12110 S 2: C,llI&P Cros 10 06 “ l 4 13 H 9 23 H 6 20 -‘ Q 1 —’ : .._._. , : _: .f -3 VV "' “* »~' «- m.’.’.f’."f::; 907 «- l “...... 1010 7- l .22 -- -I {3§i‘,§'§?.i‘.L‘L'::ii'5oT '53."--— 15:0"? ‘7—;.".: 5 ‘*9 ; j .2 L .: =. * >: °°’ gr. g«.g.y,g;;. 1 gas A,r-._..._r........ :: ,§:,:l;:g;;---- 1:3; 22* ------------ --. g 4 .~. fl : 2 v. et., . .. . 32- =83" *- 430" —_- ---------------------- __ « n .24 - “ Pontiac -1 755 *- . 920 -- ' osi " , 535 u 2: South Bend- 130 ff 644 “ 1210»: _, __ "‘ E 3 '- 1. Hon, 1. 850 u i 953 1. 10 11 n 6 20 u I “ G1-angers. ,__ 1 50 H ______a_ _:_-__‘_._ ____ __ 7 _ 7'‘ Ar nunud “ 040 “ r10 27 “ r1106 “ 3 705 “ , ,, g“3*’Kf1>1'5 —- gig ,, 721 ,, , ;q,,_-, 5-’-1 Z0 .' £ . _,; - .2“. LV. Durand_____ 94;’. -- 11030 « 110 45 H r 7 20 -- I .. ‘W’ ‘""-- . .. """ "' .. P. H. 7 "‘ .5 ...~ ;I 7, :~ - " Lansing 11 00 “ E1132 -* r1150 " I 828 H .. 8°.h°°'°“’fi - 3°? .. "" '7‘ 136 .. |Pa.ss’ 'r *4 5 74 "" 1" F’ =‘‘ -9* “ Charlott-e.-_ 11 40 “ l1200 1>ul12 22 ml 908“ v‘°k’b'“5 " 322 . 8.10 ‘ I 46 in; <3 - T3 "" 7‘ :1 4‘ 3 - " - > 13 "j , _, . , “ r “ Ar. Battle Creek 400 ‘ 8.35 “ 1 40 “ ___$_‘fl1_-V no ..., :5 : -_—« .... 5 ‘__<‘ __, -1 _l} __j C /4 _f 9’: 21:. Battle qreel. 1240 211,105 “ ! pox “ 11020 L,_B,,,,,e Creek 420 .1 1855.. _ 235 .. . 435” 7:; :_, K, 1, ._-__, ;_-1 1, ,1. _ x N 7 ,_, .-,_ ... __. . ,‘,- %§*C'§s%u9:g°°k ---- -- - 125 ' 23 ‘ Charlotte--- 524 ‘: l---______, 337 2: 532 H _~_,; " _. l.‘ V :4 3 _. 5; _# ;§ 3.: i Q; ;r. . A 3 .. 3Choo,c,,m" Lans1ng__.__ 601 ' llo 1.» - 41s I 609 " 7 3 8 :» <8 .21 1-4 ;_~_, ’< ... 0:. ,7 .. 1, j—— -.-r ;- I: o ,, Marcellus "' . DVl1l'B!7\Wfi_ 7 25 H 11 1 l 5 23 u - 7 40 u “:4 hi .1 5-‘ L4 - C? v T ; ~ E2 : F 3 >/‘ E‘ L L? -«o..,,,.,,,.,,,,' DurDG.H&li 7251- 426~n915' Sims‘: E‘/235 :’;.’-.533 "~05-< <4:-.,_,3,’=; " i I l .7. - K ' "i -A A an ' ' 51°“'.‘.‘.‘°§."a' p....a..-1 33211 “S3 132333 E7 5 -.43 E i 3 ‘—‘« < r. 5: : " -.- rrvzp. .. 2°“ 6“ ' Detroit " 950 “ . . -‘ 1145 " O -l " ’ H L- Z E. 7 ’ 1"‘ I‘ ‘.3 " -1 ‘- iim1'i"iil"" Dot ow Div "l 625 " :> sf‘ -* M 5: 5 V ”‘ '1 % 7% A as e g____ p ~ '1 - - ~ — — - — » - - — » - — - - _ _ _ . — - — — — — —— ‘ "4 ' , , ‘ i : 7 " Valparaiso.. 620 A! 525 “ 552 H 2 -1 Flint._._____ 815 “ 1135 -- ; 600 “ , 825 -A ‘-’ ri 37 2 7’ fi ~_-3 " R.edesdale___ 705 *‘ _____________ __l “ Lap3er_____ 353 H V1207“; 635 H l 912 H fl O 4", ... 1 -'1 ’< :v_‘. “ C,Rl&P Cros 740 “ l 648 H 715 -- l H Imlay City-_ 925 1- ______'rr.53 “ ' 934 -- "* .—l :3 r. 0h1cago-__ s 40 “ l 7 45 “ 810 " Ar. Port Huron- 1040 “ 126 " 7 50 “ 1040 " U] O . Way Freights leave Schoolcraft, Eastward 5:35 P. 11.; l ‘ml ‘°”‘“d“"d Timer, which I3 ‘"15 1-‘°‘“' 5l°“'°" ‘bu’ ‘ I ' 4; % Westward, 10:05 A. 111., except Sunday. , E"‘“"“ 5'-‘“'d”d T”n"- rd (3 e 6 c\i _ Nos. 1 7 and 8 will stop at Durand 20 minutes for ’ mm 3: “Dd 3. d3HY- A“ 0"!" "W115 dilly: 530913‘ I %- ® meals. ' 3‘1l1d-5y- Kb :13 No. 4 will stop at Battle Creek 20 minutes for meals. “Pullman flame cars aw mu thnmgb w-mm“ cums’ 6 H U1 15 No.1 will sto at Val araiso 20 minutes for meals. "'°‘“‘ Ch‘-""5° “ml Pm H-'“°“' D‘°"°“’ E3“ am’ (I) 5' » 9 u—I 93' 1’ P naw Bay City Ilamilton Niagara Falls Buifalo New 1 r 1 Nos. 3and6havea Dining Car attached between York,'1‘0rontao,'Monti'eal1,1nd Boston. ’ ' ‘W: -*3 ‘ .H._’ G) E-I oh\lW?l‘i§1?e‘i1xI>dti3u‘1lati1‘iElirr:3v§v‘i1'at the stations trains will Dining Gus Dnaandfi West Bnfle creek (3 q -A I -4 lq £ not amp G120. B. Ban, 8. B. Ouuwax, .... (J 1' Traihs do not stop for passenge 3 except on signal. Tramc Manager. General Manage F. -P x All Chicago & Grand Trunk trains are run by Cen- E, P, K3531, Agent, ° hoolc ‘.5 Minh d ’ ’ ' tn 0 Slwlltm 0 We are the 0rrgrna|_Grangc Supply House, organized in I872 to supply the consumer _dIrect with all classes of Goods at Whole- sale Prices, In quantities to suit the purchaser. we are not purchasing agents or commission men who buy their goods after they get an order. We buy from first hands In large quantities and carry in stock all the goods we handle, embracing Dry Goods, lothing, Boots. Shoes, Hats, Caps, Fancy Goods, Hosierv. Gloves, Underwear, Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, Silverware. sewing Machines, Hardware. Tinware. Guns, Revolvers, Fishing Tackle, Crockery, harness. S_addles._ Trunks. Groceries. and in fact nearly Every- thing that Is required iii the House or on the farm. Our Buyer’s Guide IS issued In March and September of each year and wrl_I be sent free to any address u on receipt of postage, cen'ts._ It Is a_ book of 216 pages. 8%x 1% inches. l_NlIh over 3.300 _IllllSIl‘3‘Il0nS 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 & CO., 227 an 229 Wabash Ave" chloago. Ill. FEIINO a snunluc, |BUGGY SHAFTS llurrl Cummrssrun Merchants. RU13$rrm.nAwrLn: W “dam st‘ ERS -* NO GOOD.” Consignments Solioited and Cash Advances l CTS.l’2PRlCE".2ANTI-RATTLEPSlMA|Lv WA-NTAGENTS Mo.’?EY&.'Z0.LAcRANGEr-.L mag, [Ltem ..._vL....1.~1.-' '._:\...4.. , mm