_-,- / .--‘ts . F ':‘ THE FAR./'lIE.R IS OF MORE CONSEQ UEJVCE TH./1../‘V’ TIIEVF./4R.M, VJ./VD SHOULD BE FIRST [MPRO VEI).” VOLUME l'l.—No. 26. I WHOLE NUMBERPJS. _f __...-__. . ,___..___._.-. OFFICLALC przzzqrqift Ofllcen National G. _ - /lIa.rrer—PU"I' DARDEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Misissippi omy:¢rr—JAllES C. DRAPER.... . . . . . . Massachusetts }1,¢.,,,..)(0RT, WHITEHEAD . . . . . . . . . .New Jersey avaawa—}. E. HALL .................. ..West Virginia Aaistaut Si‘rrmrd——W. H. STINSON...\'ew. Hampshirt €baflar'u—A. J. ROSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .'.l'cxas fr-r¢.n:rtr—F. M. MCDOWELL . . . . . . . . . . . . .New York .S'¢vn1ary—JNO. TRIMBLE. su F Sr-Washington. 11(3- &la K't¢,6er—H. THOMPSON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Delaware C¢r:.r—llRS. KATE DARDEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mississippi ]~'onwn¢—MRS. S. H. NEAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kentucky R1ara—MRS. JAMES C DRAPER . . . . . . Jlassach L: Lady Assistant Stravar-iz'——MR5. E. M. LIPSCOM B- Soutb Carolina Executive Committee. 1. M. B-LANTON, Ch'n ...................... ..Virginii J. H. BRIGHAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0hio J J WOODMAN , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Michigan umcers Michigan State Grange. Ma:ler—C. G. LUCE .......................... ..Gilcad o,,mm-..joi-IN I-IOLBROOK ............... ..I_.ansing Lavtr¢rer—}'ERRY MAYO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Battle Creek Si‘rwar4'—HARRISON BRADSHAW’. . . . .North Branch .4.r:r'.rtant Struard--—-A. E. GREEN. . . .. . . Walled Lakfi ciapzam-I. N. CARPENTER .............. ..Sbennan Trcu.rurtr—E. A. STRONG . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . .Vicksburg Serrrtary-—J. T. COBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . Schoolcraft Gate Amm-.—A. M. AGENS . . . . . . . . . - . V . -Ludingwn 5-,,,.,_MRs, j. w. BELKNAP ............. . .Grecnville Pomona-l\lRS W’. T. REMINGTON. . Flara—MRS. C. G. LUCI-I ..................... ..Gileud L. .4. $tz'ward—MRS. A. E. GREEN . . . . . - -Walled Lake Executive Committee. H. I), PLATI‘, Ch'n ........................ ..Ypsilanti THOS F. MOORE ........ .................. ..Adrian I. G RAMSDELL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tra\'erse City -THOMAS MARS ...................... ..Berrien Center ;_ Q. A BURRINGTON .............. ...... ..Tuscola WM. SATERLEF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Birmingham \V, '1‘, ADAMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .! . . . . . . . . . . Grand Rapids ~ ; ;‘E_ ., . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , ..Gilead i'l"'1‘afli(ml . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Schoolcraft State Business Agen‘. 'I‘l-IOMAS MASON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..Chicago, 111 General Deputies. PERRY MAYO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..l:auIe Creek MRS. PERRY MAYO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .l3axde Creek Special Deputies. WM. H. LEE. Harbor Springs, for Emmett County. JOHN HOLBROOK. Lansing. for Ingham (.ounry. JASON WOODMAN. Paw Paw. for Van Buren County. BRONSON TURNER. Flushing, Gene§ee County. FRANK H. DYER. Ferris. Montcalm County. . S. H. HYDE. Traverse City. Grand Traverse,Antrim, Lec- lanaw and Benzie Counties. _ R. C. THAYER. Benton Harbor. for Bemen County. GEO. W. SHEFFIELD, Johnstown. fpr County. LUTHER DEAN. North Star. for (xratiot Count)’- I. Q. A. BLJRRINGTON, Tuscola. for Tuscnla and Hu- ron Counties. Michigan GP:-rige Stores. A. STEGEVAN. Allegau. . C: G°"_‘Z"'§’.'.E_'."‘ff’T‘f‘._._‘.ff‘.“E.'I‘¥*" . ,_ L _ _ . 5 .. PRICE LIST OF SUPPLIES Kept in the ofice ofthe Secretary ofthe MICHIGAN STATE GRANGE, Amt’ sat! out Past-paid, an receipt of Carl: Or- der, over the Seal of a Subortiirzal: Grange, and M: signature if it: Matter or Sttrerary. Porcelain ballot marbles, per hundred . . . . .$ 75 Blank book, ledger ruled, for Secretary to keep accounts with members . . . . .. I 00 Blank record books (express paid) . . . . . . . . I 00 Order book, containing 100 orders on the Treasurer, with stub, well bound. . . 50 Receipt book, containing 100 receipts from Treasurer to Secretary, with stub, well bound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Blank receipts for dues, per 100, bound. . . 50 Applications for membership, per I00. . . : 50 Secretary’s account book (new style). . . . . 50 Withdrawal cards, per dozen . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Dirriits, in envelopes, per dozen . . . . . . . . . . 25 By—L9.ws of the State Grange, single copies Ioc, per dozen . . . . . . . I . . . . . . . . . . . 75 By—Laws, bound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 “Glad Echoes,” with music, single copy 15¢, per dozen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. r 80 Re National Grange Choir, single copy 40 cents, per dozen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 oo Rituals, single copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 “ per dozen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 40 “ for Fifth Degree, for Pomona Granges, per copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Blank “Articles of Association” for the in- corporation of Subordinate Granges, with copy of charter, all complete.. 10 Notice to delinquent members, per ioo. . . 40 Declaration of purposes, per dozen, 5c, per ioo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 50 American Manual of Parliamentary Law. . u u u H U (Morocco Tuck),: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1 oo Digest of Laws and Rulings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Roll books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I 5 Patrons’ badges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Officers’ “ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Address, J. T- COBB, SEC’Y MICH. STATE GRANGE, _ Schoolcraft, Mich. KALAMAZO0 NATIONAL BANK. Capital $150,000. ' Surplus 3ro,ooo. Southwest cor. Main and Bendic Streets. Dz'rzctor.r-—Jacob Mitchell. John Den Bleylter, Melancthon D. Woodford Melville J. Bigelow,J. Wilfred Thompson George T. Bruen. Samuel A. Gibson. Albert S. White, Edwin J. Phelps. E. 0. Hum hrey, N. Chase. Enwm J. Pi-rzLi>s, Pre.rr'dnrt; Er.viu.E J. BiGizLow, 7x't¢-Pr¢.rz'd4mt,' THOMAS S. COBB, Cashier. febryr Those who have used the Boss ZINC and LEATHER COLLAR Jams and ANKLE Boors say they are the best and .hap¢s¢, * most durable. They will last. a life time. Sold by Harness inakezscgtr} 60 days’ trial fcbxmg DEXTER RTIS, adison, Wis. VIRGINIA LAND AGENCY. Cheap Fai-ms. Splendid Climate. _ Short Mild Winters. Good Markers. - Descriptive Land List Free. febltfi GRIFFIN C JEIBVIS, Petaersbui-3,73. R SAi.E.—A few choice ’young_Bulls and Heifers, all registered and from extra milk and butter strains. Prices low. Correspondence solicited. STONE& BIGGS, Breeders of Hol- stein-Friesian Cattle, Hastings, Mich. janit7 COLDWATER, MlGH.. FEBRUARY 15, 1886. ggritirlfnrial gtpartmtnt. The Firstilnstitutei. The first in the series of F armers' In- stitutes of this season was held at Grange Hall, Hudsonville, Ottawa Co., Feb. 2 and 3. The Institute was in charge of Prof. W. J. Beal, of the Agri- cultural College, and there were also in attendance President Willits, Secretary Reynolds, and Professors Johnson and Carpenter. Visitors from a distance were enter- tained in true Grange style at the hall and at their homes by members of Hud- sonville Grange and those outside the Order. Excellent music was furnished by Hudsonville, Georgetown and Grand- ville Glee Clubs, - in charge of F. P. Beaumont. "‘ e attendance was large and the pro ram good throughout. The success of the Institute was largely due to the good management of H. Hud- son and Robert Alward, with able as- sistants. After introductory speeches, prayer, and music, “Roaming_Through the For- est,” the first lecture was given by Prof. R. C. Carpenter, of the Agricultu- ral College, on DRAINAGE or .\iUCK S\\'A.\ll’S. He described the origin of swamps, their value when drained for farming purposes, and the method of laying out and constructing tile drains. A chart of the college farm was exhibited, showing location of former swamps and position of drains. Open ditches are generally best for a few years until the swamp has settled. If the muck is so deep that the drains cannot be laid at the bottom of it, they require to be as close together as in clay lands. In the ordinary small marshes of Michigan, drains at the sides are often all that is necessary. Tile may be laid in muck with as much safe- ty and in the same manner as in other land if care is taken to keep the bottom of the ditch from becoming soft. The mole plow, not now much used, drains more successfully in muck than in other soil. Muck land should be keptin grass for several years after it is first drained, and not be plowed. Afterward it be- comes firm and will grow all kinds of crops. The application of barnyard manure and ashes is beneficial. Miss Helen Corwin, of Hudsonville, read an excellent essay entitled, “ ,iving for an Object.” The morning session was opened with a paper on the “Potato Rot” by A. A. Crozier, of Grand Rapids. He gave an account of the injury to the potato crop by this disease the past season, and of its history, cause and remedies. It is produced by . a small parasitic fungus, p/iytoplzt/wnz i)gf:.rta7z.r, which lives most- ly within the potato plant, both tops and tubers, and causes the decay. The more important remedies are early planting, a dry location, and sound seed. Prof. Samuel Johnson gave an ad- dress on CATTLE AND DAIRY PRODUCTS. He described the various breeds of cat- tle, recommended co-operative cream- cries, and gave in detail the construc- tion and management of a model cream- ery at Windsor, Conn. Directions for feeding dairy cattle were given. He urged the importance of the dairy inter- est not only for the direct financial re- turns, but also for its influence on gen- eral agriculture by sustaining the fertili- ty of the soil. Mr. Sinclair, a practical cheese-ma- ker of Hudsonville, read a paper on the same subject. Aaron Clark, a raiser of Jersey cattle, described his success with that breed. In the afternoon Robert Alward, President of the Institute, read a paper on “F armers' Organization.” In the discussion which followed, President Willets said that the revised Constitution, which was defeated in the State a few years ago, was designed to remedy many ‘of the evils mentioned in the paper.‘ , Prof. Beal presented the subject of RED CLOVER, . “the red plumed commander—in-chief of the manurial forces_.” It has been called a “trap for nitrogen.” Its roots and stubble compose half its weight and contain three to four times as much dry matter per acre as those of barley. Ani- mals extract only fiveto ten per cent. of the nitrogen from clover hay and less of the mineral matter, and when the manure -is carefully handled it is better‘ to feed the hay than to plow it under green, but in ordinary cases the latter is often the most profitable. “Clover sickness,” not yet common in this coun- try, is duc to a. lack of soluble potash in the soil. Mammoth clover seeds more freely, does not root as deep, and is less valuable for feed than the me- dium. Hon. Geo. F. Richardson spoke on “Legislation for Farmers.” He differs from Prof. Johnson on the subject of butterine, and believes that legislation could suppress its manufacture, though repeated efforts might be necessary. He described the unwholesome materials from which it is made. Chas. Freeman read a paper on “Pri- mary Schools;” Miss Allie Alward gave a rehearsal; Chas. Uiiderhill read an essay on “Home Influences,” Dr. B. B. Godfrey read a paper on “Hygiene,” and Mrs. H. V. Weatherwax read a prac- " tical essay. President Willits, of the Agricultural College, being called upon, gave a de- scription of the College and its method of work. A. A. CROZII-TR. -——<—£.\'.—A correspond- ent writes: The lVe.rIcm Rural by its continual urging farmers to have good gardens has awakened in me an interest in the subject. My difficulty—and- it is one to which .7715 Ifura! has frequently referrod——is that I have thought I did not have time to bother with it. My garden spot is not large enough to ad- mit of horse cultivation, and I have not the patience to do it by hand. But you have recently stated that my difficulty can be obviated by having the rows long. That is very simple, but I con- fess that I had never thought of it be- fore. Now do you mean that there shall be a regular fenced long narrow garden. or a strip of some field simply appropriated? In reply ’]‘/1: Rural would say that either place may be adopted, but it is always better to have the garden fenced for most obvious reasons. The garden spot ought to be set apart and devoted exclusively for that purpose. If properly attended to it will be in £1 very high state of cultivation and just fitted for garden purposes. ing it long and narrow. An exchange suggests that the side fences be perma- nent and the end fences movable. Very good idea as a little thought will show. It will enable the gardener to cultivate the entire space, there being no need of turning room. _ 4 RAISING O.\'iONS.—-Of the many kinds of onion seed sown, I consider the red globe best. both in regard to productive- ness and keeping qualities. Next to that comes the yellow Danvers. I have planted three kinds of red onion seed at the same date, and they matured as follows: early cracker red, August 5th to nth; Wethersfield red, August zoth; red globe, August 30th to September 6. Potato onions are easy to raise, and bring a good return for the outlay. Philadelphia sets also do well, though it is rather more work to plant them than potato onions, as they are smaller. Small red sets from early red onions ripen about a week earlier than the first ones from seed. One man can take care of about three acres of land if he attends to his busi- ness. My brother and myself had seven acres of land on Long Island in 1861-2, which yielded 3,2oo bushels of the best onions I ever saw.—I/'1':/Pr Magazz)zc_/br _/arzuary. —-————————-om—————. THE CABBAGE WoRM.——The cabbage caterpillar has done very little injury the past season. I think it was two years ago that Prof. S. A. Forbes, State Entomologist of Illinois, discovered that the cabbage worms were being des- troyed in great numbers in the northern -and eastern portions of that State by a contagious disease closely allied to the flat/zeric of the silk-worm. Last August ead worms began to appear upon the Cabbages in our own garden. The num- ber rapidly increased until, in the latter part of September, they might have been counted by the hundreds. I sent samples to Prof. Forbes, whothinks they died of the same disease which he has described. The prospects are favorable that we shall be relieved, in a great measure, from the damage "wrought by this troublesome pest.—E. S. Golf in Rural New Yorker. 4 __ _ TOMATOES ON PoLEs.——It is said that training tomato vines to poles is at least a pleasureable undertaking. Its profitableness we have no.-‘. seen any mention of, though’ the Rural Near Marker says that the fruit will be very fine, which would be expected. Ordi- narily the tomato grows well enough in the old way and for domestic pur- poses it takes but a few hills to supply the largest demand. The ‘paper re- ferred to, however, advises people as a matter of pleasure to set poles twelve feet high and train the vines to them. -It says that if lateral shoots are pinched off, confining the vines to a single stem, and securing it loosely to the poles by ‘loops, it will reach the top of i the poles. Fence it in, hav-, 0 Printed by A. . ALDRICH S2 C0. _ ' 7 Publishers of the CO WATER REPUBLICAB. As a diversion at least such things are worth trying. »:_@:?%E~?s‘-7 The next meeting of the lonia County Grange will be held at Banner Grange Hall, on Tues- day,Feb.23,commencing at io A.M. Brother C.G. Luce, Master of‘ the State Grange, will be pres- ent and commence his course of lectures in Ionia County at 2 P. M., to which all are invited. Bro. Luce will speak at Keen Grange Hall. Feb. 24,at 2 P. M., and Easton Grange Hall at 7 l’. M., at Berlin Center Grange Hall, Feb. 25, at 2 1'. M. The Grand Traverse County Pomona Grange, No. i7, will meet at Monro; Center with Silver Lake Grange, Thursday March 11, at 1 o'clock, wind and weather permitting. Public meeting. in the evening. Subjects for discussion. 1. What are the duties and responsibilities of Citizenship as to the Legislation of the Country? 2. The Power and Duty of the Grange. 3. What benefits have f:irmers outside the Gates, received from the Grange? 4. Is there such a ihingns I.€l$lll'C for the farmer and f:1rnier's wife! 5. What steps should be taken by the Pomona Grange to a(lv.~.nce (irmige interests in our County? 6. The work of the Reformer, its necessity, its lllll(ll‘3.ilCC$ and eucunrsigeiiients. ll. 1;. irRi.\‘KM.\.\', .\i:istci'. Ilillsdalc Llouuty Poiiioim (iimigc will hold its next meeting with Scipio (iriiiigc .\larch 3, zit Espics Ilall, Mo.~4liervillc. All Ikitroiis please be on linnd at io A. M. slimy, as we \\‘:1lll. to do all lnisiness in the forcnoon. Afternoon the call will be at one o’,clock slinrp, forlilcrary work when the door-4 will be open to all. l’RI>GRAl\-I. Essay, by l)."li:~.~' Ix‘. I9. liobiiison. .\"ubject—l’;i- tieuce. Essay, by .\'li'~~. K. VV. l’i'et:in;i1i. Subjc<:t--ln- dusiry. ' Essay, by Mrs. \V;‘il(lO Smith. Subject-——Cliecr~ fulnes<. Select Reriding, Mrs. S. I}. Bmwcr. Question for discussio1i—-“\Vould the suspension of silver coinage be detrimental or Oll1C:l'\Vl»C to the In- dustries of Am-:i'icn? Opened by paper froin l\'. T. Brockway. Second Que.~.iion——l)o the signs of the times warrmit us safety in any enterprise wherein there is not :i cash capital equal to the liusiness we are to enter into. Opened by paper from Lee <.‘onl.,i-:cr l'0R .\[.-XRCH, 1886. Querfion 83.—What is the best system of farm economy? Suggc.rt1'¢m:——Economy is often treat- ed as though_it only meant judicious ex- penditures of money, when in fact it has a wide scope in its usefulness, and is easily adapted to daily transactions in the management of farm operations, and absolutely necessary to obtain the best results. To manage farm affairs on economic principles we must, first of all, systematize our work of operation, whether grain growing, stock raising, fruit, dairy, or anything else, lay plans for convenience and to advantage; adopt a system for everything. and then direct your energy accordingly, and much more will be accomplished than can be done without systeni. Do all things well in their seasoii;.have regu- lar hours to go to work and to quit work; have meals at ' regular hours and be ready when meals are called: do not keep the good housewife waiting for meals, as that very milch interferes with economic household management. In discussing this question of farm economy, we should consider——-ist. The best system for our use, best suited to our circumstances and surroundings,and best calculated to labor-saving and ac- complishing best results. zd. What crops are best adapted to our climate and soil; how to prepare seed beds; how and when to plant. 3d. The culti- vation of crops, whether corn, oats. cot- ton, tobacco, fruit or vegetables, when ‘and how. 4th. The best care of stock for dairy, for stocking, for meat and for market. 5th. The kind of tools, their use, and particularly their care. With these questions well understood, and work managed under a practical system, would not farming be made to contribute much more to pleasure and profit, and much less to drudgery and loss? Could we not, by a proper system of general farm management, accomp- lish more work with greater ease and to much better advantage, which would se- cure to the members of the family aiid employes more hours of leisure for their improvement of the mind. and for rec- reation of body and mind? Frziternally, H. I:1siii:Ai't;i1, Lecturer National Grange. -—~———--—O-1————»— A Scrap of Orange History. The farmers of this State, in and out of the Grange, are very properly show- ing a lively interest in securing fairer rates of milling than those now gener- ally prevailing under the modern system of exchange. The toll system, now generally abandoned, had its drawbacks, but it was just, and afforded every man -a ready means of redress, if enraged, while the new plan evades all legal con- trol. and “taxes the traffic all it will bear,” which. in many localities, has proved to be two or three times the legal rate under the toll system. The traffic was with us, subjected to a stead- ily increasing rate of taxation, until the bearable point had been passed, a revolt followed, with an organized demand for justice. Our demands were at first rid-N‘ iculed and refused, but finally consid- ered—and granted. We have now no cause for complaint. We get good flour, fair yields, and respectful treat- ment. We are recognized as men who know, demand and receive their rights. The remedy was found in a union of farmers in and out of the Grange in a pledge to give all their custom to the first miller in their locality who would thencefortli do their work in a satisfac- tory manner, at a rate not exceeding that fixed by law; and in case no such miller could be found, to assist in build- ing or renting amill to be run for their mutual benefit. It was soon evident to the millers,that the farmers meant business; and, as was expected by the movers, they were soon ready to do work at a fair price, when it was clear that they could ‘no longr get two or three prices for the same work. The latter part of the story has been well told through the VISITOR by Worthy State Lecturer Mayo, and by himself and his womanly, wise and witty help- meet, Mrs. Mayo,'in State and many subordinate Granges, and has attracted no little attention, because -many other localities yet feel the heavy burden which we have succeeded in throwing ofl". Idesire to tell a little of the earlier story, partly that the credit of the sug- gestion and start of the movement may be given where it belongs.—to Penfield Grange, No. 85, the members of which justly feel a little pride in originating a measure which has given greater and more tangible results to the farmers of this section, than any other business venture of the Grange organization, not excepting the breaking up of the odious plaster combination. The rates of ex- change offered us had been steadily go- ing from bad to worse. We had grum- bled and complained only to be told that nobody was giving better rates. The bargain was made, but we didn’t helpimake it, and it didn’t suit us. Four or-five millers were masters of as many thousand farmers. It didn’t look right. One day a Penfield brother ventilat- ed the subject in his Grange. He re- minded the brothers that if they took a pail of butter to the store,-sold it, and asked for its value in sugar, then found & reaching home, that they had been charged sixteen cents a pound, when eight was a fair price, it was barely pos- sible that the air might suddenly turn blue with profanity. -But they were charged two prices for grinding their daily bread, and contented themselves with a little grumbling. They had been patting each other on the back for years and telling how they beat the plaster: monopoly, but here was a worse extor- tion right at their very doors, demand- ‘ing a double share of the very food of their families, the very staff of life, and they had hardly begun to get mad. He .asked the pertinent question. "What are you going to do about it?” and suggest- the remedy which has proved so suc- cessful. The Grange requested the brother to present the subject at the next County Grange, llec. i884. About the same time it sent the same brother, at its own expense. as a committee to compare its local grain market with others along the Central Railroad, and to gain all possi- ble information on the subject of mill- ing, with instruction to report to his own. ‘and to the County Grange. He performed the service, presented the subject at the County Grange, and the movement then and there took definite shape, and went on to deserved success. From the same beginning, with some- what different tactics, our local wheat market has been improved" from three to five cents per bushel. Does it pay to co—operate and de- mand our rights? l’l-‘3~’.\'. Battle Creek, Jan. 25, 1886. . ——- -- A Little of Everything and Not Much of Anything. Harness leather cracks worse in cold weather than in warm or damp, no mat- ter how well oiled. The traces and lines are better not to be tied or knotted. Some have the bits covered with leather that they may be easier on the mouth, and not so cold to take into the mouth on frosty days. When in town go into the harness store and notice those horse collars with zinc pads and clasped at the breast, nothing new but good. Was at a barn the other day where all the milch cows were blanketed with_ heavy cofiiee bagging. They claimed great things for the scheme. Another scheme was noticed which the writer can recommend from experience—- small boxes for milking stools in which are large flannel cloths for wiping cows’ bags. The iron horse currycobs are better for cows than wire cards. Almost every stable has a wire across length- wise with hook for lantern. A neighbor _has a wire stretched from kitchen to barn with bell attached at barn. The Holland gardeners, around Kal- amazoo, have a good way of handling manure. They select some convenient spot and build a square pile with sides straight and no drawing in at the top. as the more snow and rain it receives the better. The size of the pile is planned according to the amount of stock kept. It is away from doors and windows and a plank is laid from the door to the pile. ln the spring the heap may be cut like a straw oi hay stack, and meas- ured by the cord to know how much the land receives per acre. Have taken both cross-cut and buck saws to town to have them put in order; paid forty cents for former and from -fifteen to twenty-five cents for latter; tried half a dozen different men and the saws frequently worked as if noth- ing had been done to them. Seems as though a farmer could do but little worse if supplied with saw set, vice and file. In planning for the work of another year you will find a small patch of orchard grass laid down for perman'ent meadow—valuable as a soiling crop to supplement short pasturage. The seed is high priced, but with a top dressing after each cutting three good crops may be cut annually. If a sorghum mill is convenient an acre of sorghum will be as profitable as any crop you may raise. Have tried the early amber. Excellent. Better buy this than take any other the mill might give you gratis. ~ Neighbor Jonathan was making a wheel hoe the other day. A pair of old plow or cultivator handles, a frame about a foot square on which is rigged some old cultivator teeth, atwelve or fifteen inch wheel and a little mechani- cal skill seem all that is necessary. They say it is boss to work amongst onions, asparagus, lettuce, strawberries and small garden vegetables when they are in rows. 1:. w. S. -- -~ ' Money and Prices. Inclosed find fifty cents to pay for the VISITOR for one year. tend to drop it, although I am taking more papers than I can afford time to read or money to pay for. My inten- tions were to continue the VISITOR and drop some of my other papers that cost me a great deal more and are worth very much less, but I neglected to re- new and you dropped nie,and most of my other paper continue to come. In the future I hope to be more prompt With my renewals, for I am now more fully convinced than ever that the farmer, if he gets and maintains his rights, must combine, as your paper teaches, with other farmers in condemning “legalized robbery” and demanding just legislation for‘the laboring and agricultural classes, who, for the last twenty years, have» been robbed by "class legislation that has put and is putting the profit of the man that works into the pockets of the I did not in-. mau that legislatés, or succeeds in get- ting legislation favorable tohimself or his interests. - Among those who have been greatly enriched in this way is the money loan- er, who loans cheap money and then gets legislation! to enable him to collect‘ dear or very much more valuable money. According to Senator Beck the single Act known as the “Credit Strengthening Act” cheated the people of this country out of $600,000,000 (six hundred million dollars) which would‘ take 310, or about equal to that, from each man, woman and child in this country, who are struggling to pay it. This Act was passed by the good old war party and is endorsed and sustained by the present and Reform Administra tion. I inclose you a clipping contain- ing some facts antl figures given by the .4//zrrica/2 Agrz'adlzzrz'.r/, which _we should read remembering that the public debt, like other debts. must be paid with the products ofour industry,and then ask our- selves if we are willing to have the coin- age of the silver dollar suspended so as to enable the creditor to make his col- lections in 3. money that would take 20 per cent. more of our products to pay the sanienumber of dollars. A. H. “On June I, i866,the interest-bearing debt of the United States was in round numbers $2,300,oo0,0o0. The following . were the prices of leading farm products on July 13, 1866, in New York; Red wheat, 2.25; mixed corn, 850; hogs, $ix per cwt. The above are average prices. Then to pay the debt at that time would require. in wheat, 1,030,000,- ooobushelsg corn, 2,706,600,000; hogs, 209,000,000 cwt. The statement for September 1, 1885, gives the interest- bearing debt as $r,27i,49,-«,765.00. Tak- ing New York prices for July, which are red wheat, $1.00; mixed com, 510: hogs, $4.85 per cwt.; it will require for the pay- ment of the debt in wheat, 1,270,000,- 000 bushels; corn, 2,493,000,000 bushels; hogs, 262,000,000 cwt. The above shows that the purchasing power of the dollar has so increased that the dollars now in the debt will purchase 241,000,- 000 bushels of wheat more than the dollars in the debt would in 1866. Also taking the average price of farm pro- ducts we are more deeply in debt than we were a year after the war closed. The showing for cotton and wool is very similar.-—Amcrz'z¢m .-Igricu//2/rz's/. Paragraphs from My Diary. _1on.\‘ m'i.i.'s UPINION or A.\fERlLIA.VS 'l‘}-IE l‘AS'l‘ AND rREsi«:.\"i‘. Louis l’hilip, of France. after having resided in this country for a number of years, said that “America was a good school to learn in.” It would appear that the early foreign travelers did not IX -come here to learn, but rather to get material for their books, in which they took pains to find fa-ult with and carica- ture the Americans. Many yet remember Mrs. Trollope’s visit to this country, and what she said of us in her book, entitled “The Domes- tic Manners of the Americans.” This book was published in 1832. She, as a writer on American life, was very inac- curate and very bitter. The Americans, to her, were rough, uncouth and vulgar, and she told them so. Her son,Antho- ny Trollope, says thatvshe was not qual- ified to describe American manners, morals, and even facts, because she was so inaccurate, and unable to avoid the pitfalls of exaggeration. Then came the incomparable author of Pickwick. Dickens's “American Notes” were surely a crude, overdrawn, one-sided attempt to describe American life. He about the same as confessed this in his last visit to this country. Dickens was not the one to give a cor- rect description of the habits and man- ners of this western people. His ten- dency or genius to turn a little thing in- to humorous or burlesque amplification was too great when writing of the Ameri- cans to enable him to give a faithful portraiture of them. And Capt. Maryatt, who wrote ofus about the same time, was not much better. Fredrica. Bremer, who “wrote us up” in her “Homes in the New World,” was a later Mrs. Trollope turned nervous and fidgety. She did not come ‘here to learn, but rather to scale’ and caricature us. But then, if we invite caricaturists to visit us, we must expect to be carica- tured. ' These writers are of the past. And whatever of severe or unfriendly criticism they have given us, we have undoubted- ly been made better by it. Had they understood us better, before they wrote their books on Americans, we probably would have had a juster estimate of American life from them. Lately we have had from across the waters, Froude and Herbert Spencer, men of letters and scientists who, having visited us, had their say about us with- out evincing anything of that cynical, querulous spirit which characterized the early writers on American habits and manners, whom we have referred to. Following Froude and Spencer came Matthew Arnold, Chief Justice Cole- ridge, Canon Farrar and Mr. Haweis, representing not only England’s best in- tellect, but her highest culture in litera- ture, learning and law. They were ca- pable of fully appreciating American life and‘ of giving a. proper estimate of our institutions and government. And the result of their visit- here has been mostlfavorable to us. For it has given us the golden opinions, from those most competent in England to judge con- cerning this great country and its people. We give below the pit}; of what an eminent linglish tourist, Mr. George J. Holyoake, thinks of us. Mr. Holyoake came here to see and study us and our institutions. He is so able a thinker, so keen an observer, and so frank and man- ly in his expressions in regard to this country and its people, that it is a pleasure to read him, although you may no agree with all he says. England has inexhaustible energies of her own. But lately she had Cobden, with his passion for international prosperity; Robert Peel, with his passion for reform: John Stuart Hill, with his passion for truth; and Beaconsfield, with his passion for— himself. She still has John Bright, with his passion for justice: Gladstone, with his passion for conscience: and Salis- bury, with his passion for the old Tory regime. The upshot of all this will bea generating in the people a new passion for democratic independence. lingland and America, two worlds with one lan- .= plain. l where it was said General Putnam was guage, well know how to move with equal greatness side by side. Besides the inexhaustible individuality and energy ofAniericans proper, the country 3 is enriched by all the unrest and genius i of liurope. Says Mr. Holyoke: “I was not as-l toiiished that- America was ‘big’--1, knew that before. What I was aston- ished at was the inhabitants. Nature made the country; it is freedom which has made the people. I went there to see what manner of people bestrode those mighty territories, and how they did it, and what they did it for: in what spirit, in what hope, and with what pros- pects. I never saw the human mind at large before acting on its own account unhampered by prelate or king. livery error and every virtue strives there for mastery, but humanity has the best of the conflict. and progress is uppermost. “In America the Germans have intel- ligence, the Welsh persistence, the Scotch that success that comes to all men who know how to labor and to wait; and the Irish attract all sympathy to them by their humor of the imagination and boundless capacity for discontent, while the English maintain their steady purpose. and look with meditative bo- vine eyes upon the novelties of life around them, wearing out the map of a new path with looking at it before mak- ing up their minds to take it. New prospects open up so rapidly in Ameri- ca, and so many people go in pursuit of them, that I met with men who had been in so many places that they seemed to have forgotten where they were born. If the bit of paternal government could be got into the mouth of an American, it would drop out in a day—he opens his mouth so often to give his opinion on things in general. ' He wants to ac- quire capital without having any. to save without diminishing any comfort, to grow rich by the accumulation of savings which they had never put by, through intercepting profits by economy in distribution.” And 10: might say, danger does not daunt him, difficulties do not impede him, and out of the nettle of perplexity he plucks the primrose of success. v. H. A Trip to the Old Homestead. It was late in the afternoon of a fine day in August last, that we left the train at Crown Point Station and took the stage for the old homestead. How quaint, strange, and fascinating the drive seemed. Over the hills and through the valleys, across babbling brooks and along the winding roads. The scenery is wild in the extreme. It would be all hills, as the old man said, if it wasn't for the valleys. Surely God’s work seems more manifest amidst such land- scapes, with the majestic peaks which pierce the sky, and the everchanging outlines of earth and heaven. There is a newness of surprise at every angle of the road. We do grow weary of the dead levels, the hard, straight roads, the monotonous sameness of much of our western land, but it is far superior for farming purposes. The sun had disappeared over the distant hill, leav- ing a. soft after-glow of light, weird and beautiful, as_ we approached the old home. Through the gate and under the vine-covered porch on to the living- room, where we met a hearty welcome from loved ones, and embrace our dear mother once more. We found her aged and feeble,with four-score and six,yet her intellect and eyesight as bright as. in youth. She is a great reader and when I asked her, before we parted, what reading I should send her she said, I like VISITOR. We sent it to her, two years ago. ‘Does that order still exist?’ I was glad to tell her it did, and as long as she lives the VISITOR will find its way to her home. With the twilight glimmer still around us we retired early to rest with a great sense of delight, that for weeks to come we were to be free from care, and the calm and beauty of the dear old home were to surround us. Early the next morning we were out on the old farm. We missed the stal- wart form of our loved father, but his handicraft was visible everywhere; in the fields, in the old stone-wall, in the or- chard, in the cluster of graceful, majes- tic elms, and lofty locust trees on the lawn. How thick and fast the reminis- cences of the long ago occur to our mind as we look uponthese scenes! We mount the pasture hill to procure a. bet- ter view of the‘ surroundings. 0, these everlasting hills that seem so sublime,so grand to eyes unaccustomed to their strange beautyi Away in the distance looms up the green mountains of Ver- mont, and many fine farms and church spires of that State can be seen from this high altitude. Still nearer is the broad silvery waters of Lake Champlain which divides Vermont from‘New York. The great, purple hill on the right, the upland farms upon the left, the fertile valleys, the herd quietly grazing at our feet, make a -scene truly picturesque. Probably no pleasure" trip is identified ‘more conspitzuotisly with salient land-‘ marks of revolutionary history than here along the shores of liakc Cham- \\e stood by the fallen oak tied for torture. The limbs and bark have been nearly all taken off by relic- hunters. A few miles farther on is the celebrated Fort Frederick. better known now by the Old Crown l’Qint forts,where it was said the British spent ‘ over ten millions of dollars a little ‘ova; ,1 hundred years ago. The old battle- ments are fast t‘I‘l1llll)ll1'lg:1\\'3._V under the relentless hand of time. A few miles south of this, at the foot of Mt. Defiance, is the famous Fort Ticondero- ga. It stands on a bold promontory I surrounded by water on three sides, and possesses many natural defences. vlr. was here on the early dawn of the roth of ;\ia_v. 1775, that the dauntlcss Ethan Allen and Benedict Arnold. with their brave Green .\lountain bovs. stole into the garrison and demanded the surren- der of the fort, and when the trembling and half dressed officers in command asked them by what authority they dc- manded it the intrepid Allen replied. “By the Great Jehovah and the Conti- nental Congress.” We passed through a small aperture into the underground room, the only one not fallen in; it might have been their cook-rooin. At the side were huge ovens also partlv caved in. It was a lovely after-noofi when we stood by the ruined walls and gazed out over the placid waters of Lake Champlain upon scenes of won- drous beauty. We marveled not that our forefathers fouglit so desperately for their independence: some of the ‘time barefooted,‘ ragged and hungry. But what a glorious inheritance they be- queathed to their descendantsi How jealously and faithfully they ought to cherish and defend it. And this is all that is left of this once proud fortress- battlenients crumbling. strong walls fall- ing and wasting away before the great destroyer, tinic. ' ' We spent some time in Addison County, Vermont. just across the lake from (Trown Point. This being a graz- ing country, and, with large farms, it has something of a barren look; very little grain is raised in comparison with the west. However, with the products of their dairies and flocks, they seem to be prosperous. There are two indus- tries that are commanding a great deal of attention at present—the care of bees and turkeys. Every farmer's wife and many girls have their flock of tur- keys. all the way from twenty to five hundred and a thousand. One girl had six hundred. They have to employ small boys to help care for them. In the fall, when full grown, they sell readi- ly from $1.00 to $1.50 per head accord- ing to size. Another woman had 100 swarms of bees, and had the sole care of- them herself. For miles and miles in every direction along the highway, may be seen sweet clover sown there by the bee men. In pleasant weather it is literally covered with these busy little insects. The honey made from this flower is of the first quality. The crowning glory of all ourjourney was the boat ride down Llake George. Every moment was a perfect delight. This lovely sheet of water is 247 feet above Lake Champlain into which it empties; is 23 miles long and nearly four.at its broadest place. The con- stantly shifting scenery is beautiful be- yond description. High mountains rise on each side with just space enough at their base forgarden plots, and such residence s, summer resorts, all along its length. Multitudes of Islands are there, some rising abruptly from the depths moss-draped and thicket-crowned, while upon many could be seen white tents gleaming among the dark green foliage, denoting camp life. The gem of all was Green Island, containing seventy-five acres. It seemed like enchantment, a glimpse‘ of fairy land. What place in the world is more fraught with romantic associations or stirs more the sentiments and the imagination? It would take an entire chapter to attempt a description of the elegant structure on this Island. The spacious rooms broad balconies, fine gardens and lawns, and at every point a view of transcendant beauty. That it is a popular summer resort is demonstrated by. the fabulous sum made by the proprietor this season-—net profit $20,000. Will close by saying to the readers of the VISITOR it chance should ever bring them to Essex County,.N. Y., don’t fail to take a trip down Lake George. “I ask myself, is this a dream, Will it all vanish into air? Is there a land of such supreme And perfect lrauty anywhere? Sweet vision! Do not fade away, Lipger until my heart shall take Into itself the summer day, And all the beauty of the Lake." THE house-wife makes the home the home makes the nation. , _ LEARN wisdom and prudence from the mistakes of your I_1eigl'ibo1-5_ -drifted full ten feet deep: public liigliways and - FEBRUARY 15, 1886. in 3%»?-- FROM l()\VA. lint-rm: (iii.-\.\'lZ'l-I Vist'roit:—B_v your perniis- g sion I will address myself briefly and especially 3 to the members of the several living Granges in Iowa. I sent to the Secretaries of the several-‘ Subordinate Grangcs in this jurisdiction as per order of State Grange, :1 circular so soon :1: pos- sible after the adjournment, of last s4:,s;sion of; Iowa State Grange in llevetiilter last, calling at- l tention of the respective Granges to certain rec- I ommendation of the State Grange for their action. I have sent a fen copies to each Secre- : mm of proceedings of last session of State _ Grimge: will send out more soon. Have not re— ; ceived as yet proceedirigs of National Grange- held at Boston. I would now earnestly trrge each Sttbnrdinate Grange to subscribe for the. (‘.rt.A.\‘r:i~. \'ts1'roit, publis'hed by Bro. J. '1‘. (Zobb, ‘ Schoolcraft, Mich. After due examination Ican fully endorse it as an excellent Grange paper, ‘ aniongtlie many good Grange paper-. .\.~‘ lht? Iowa St-.1te (‘image has selected the \'tsi't'ok as a means by which Iowa -l’atrons can hold comn1u- . nication with each other, it is greatly desired that they will avail thernselxes of the opportuni- ty and privilege. Subscribe for :1 copy for each family in yotir Grange: it costs but little and yott 1 will find at the end of the year that it was money - well spent. Appoint one rneniber ‘Ill each Grange to write up Grange items, meetings, dis- cussions and whatever inay be of interest to Patrons in Iowa or elsewhere. . As much as possible make your coinrnunic;i- }' lions short, crisp, spicy, and write often. “fork is what is needed. Don't wait for s niething to turn up, but go and tttrn up something; yvor_k to build up the Unler. Send yotir communications to Bro. Cobb. If he consigns them to the w:i_ste basket, do not be discouraged, try again. J. W. Murphy. Secretary Iowa State Grange _\'i-;1'1‘1ti-tit nrzatr .\‘ok DYING. .\lgona Grange elected officers at the last meeting in I)eccmber, and also agreed to hold an extra meeting to adorn and beautify the ball.’ This meeting \vas held, and by the expenditure of a little money and a good deal of work inacle as cosy antl handsome :1 Grange hall as there is in Iowa. At the December meeting they also agreed that the installation of oflicers shotild take place on Sat-).rday, January 1)‘, that it should be -open to invited guests: that we should li-ave :1 it-ast, good music, good speeches, etc. “The best laitl plans 0' mice an‘ inch Gang aft aglee." (.)nJant1aryS-9-10 occurred one of the most fearful storms on record. It was not safe for man or beast to be out in such :1 storm. A few human lives were lost, though not irt our imme- diate vicinity. A (.'range meeting was out ofthe question. The next regttlar meeting was to-day. Yesterday we had a blizzard as severe as any that preceded it, the air filled with snow and mercury 24° below -zero. This morning the wind had ceased to blow, and the rnercury was only 17" below zero, but the snow was fearfttlly -lrifted. No trains oti our railroads. I-Iverything seemed to be blocked. The rnetnbers /1717/{'31./I out and then began to 4'1’; tm!. The meeting should have beeit at 10 o'clock A. M. but it was high noon when the hall was reached. Iiach member was surprised to find that others were as /ealous as theniselves. That the niembers were there at all in sttcli weather and under such cir- ctrmstarices proves my caption trut-. \\'c did i have a good dinner. good music, and a good; social visit, and did install our officers, and are 1 ready for the work ofthe new year. !:. Algona, Iowa, Jan. 23, 1886. I".1)1'1‘t»tt \'1sI'1‘oR:——I’erinit me to say to yonrl readers that I‘-uena Vista Grange, .\'u. 5.t4,_|-asper County, Iowa. holds two meetings per month. ‘; one regular and one intermediate. l-"cl; 2 was? an intermediate meeting at house of Bro. W. A. I Livingston. Well, we had an excellciit meeting, all things taken into consitleration. Day sun- shine. In morning 23 degrees below zero, not nearer than 8 degrees below an_v time during day. Wind North and sharp as a razor. Snow fell 15 inches deep where not drifted; in places where 3 private roads completely blocked in many places l with snow,so much so that it was next to impossi- ‘ ble for some of our members and friends to get to the place appointed. Notwithstandiiig these adverse stirrdtintlfiigs twenty-five were present for dinner besides the little ones. An excellent din- ner was spread by the Sistei's(foreach Sister brings her lunch basket full) and all present partook of the sumptuous repast. After dinner was over Vlforthy Master, _I- S. Davis, called to order for this meeting. natiiely, “The duties and responsi- bilities of citizens in relation to the Legislation 5 of our Country." _The subject having been as- J signed at it previous meeting of the Grange to‘ Bros. J. W. Murphy and \V. A. Livingston, they opened tip, and discussed the question at 3 some length, after which it was further discussed ' I l l l by Samuel Squires, I). \V. Murphy, R. J. llolmes, T. Murphy; and sortie two or three Sisters spoke in regard to mothers’ teaching and training their boys as to the responsibility of citizenship. Bro. S. Squires offered a rescilution the sub- stance of which was as follows; /t'c.rz7I:tn1'. That this Grange is in favor of tinliniitebi coinage of the present standard silver dollar, and that it ,1 be a legal tender for all debts and demands. l Adopted unanimously. - Next regular meeting Feb. 16, 7 1'. \I. .\t. BL‘F..\'A \’1s'1‘.4t Grange, No. 544, I’. of H., Jas- per Co., Iowa, uiet at house of Bro. R.I’.IIolmes Jan. 19, 1886. Standing and special committees reported, showing Grange funds in sound condi- tion. It was shown that the Grange had handled over to,ooo lbs. ofbarbcd wire for its members -at acttial cost during 1885, thus saving at leazt $100, or more than dottble the dues of its mem- bership. The officers of the Grange were then duly in- stalled for the ensuing year. In the last \'isi'roa sortie of ottr Michigan brethren welcome -Iowa Grange news and cor- respondence into its columns. Let every Grange in Iowa subscribe for at least one copy for each head of a family in their respective Granges, and each Grange write up its Grange items of news, questions. etc., for \'1s1TOR. M. Hurricane Grange, No. 585, Iowa, held its fourteenth annual mgeting for the installation of oficers, at the Humcane School-house, on Fri- day, Jan. 1, 1386. In spite of bad roads there was a fair attendance of Patrons, ‘young people and visitors. Ilurricane Grange was organized Sept. 1872, and as its number shows, there were at that time 581 Sister Granges in the State. After that Granges continued to multiply, 'till the number increased to between ten and fifteen hundred. At the present time but a few Granges remain, probably not over twenty or thirty in the State. But during all these years, Hurricane Grange has signalized the first day of the New Year by meeting for the installation of officers followed by a dinner and after that a general discussion of matters pertaining to the good of the Order. One interesting feature of the present meeting was the large coin y of young le, who, after they had aidetffhne ladies of the range in serving the dinner to the company present, sur- rounded the common table to be served in turn. _ ' company. IS Father Tollc remarked, might with propriety be called “childrcnof the (;range,” for at the ‘first meeting, Jan. 1, 1873, they were little children. When the meeting - was called to order after dinner the ex—Grand Master, Major S , opened the discussion by givi some itcmsof interest from the census report 0 Iowa and other 1 Waugh, Holland, F:-ttherTolIe and .\Ir. Mather.-.~s_ : .-\h! then the golilctr. of silver and gold . 5 “f\'-nv hc:1rtne, father, before you speak, : For wine is your bittcrest enemy. States. Showing that Iowa is first as a hog rais- I THE GRANGE Yt3l§;S33‘§E03RI- ing State-,secorid as to cattle and horses, second as i to corn and oats. But while Illinois raises more 4 l l i bushels of corn and oats, Iowa has the greater I ' . yield per acre. Majonclaiined that the farming population out- (If the population of Iowa, the numbers the residents of cities two to one That at one ‘time in the history of the Grange. ll"? fanning community was a power in shaping leg- islation, but that time did not last long. The Major was followed‘ by Mr. Stockdale, Robert the speakers choosing (lllTL‘l'Cll[ features of the 1 Grange question for discussion. l"l{().\I .\lICIllG_\.\. Ttir-; t:.uto.s's so.\. t\\'ritten fur flaklantl Plume-_n:1's Scrap i'-:-‘.' l There was mice a'Baron in olden time Who w‘as famed for the wealth of his princely f home. I-'or the generotts luxury there displayed l"roni the castle‘s base to its .~tatc!_v dcmc. And many :1 time the oaken halls Re-echoed the sounds of song and jest. As the Baron's friends from far and near Were met to honor the sumptuous feast. While flagons of wine were filled to the briui And placed to the hand of each favored guest. Of his famous wine with its sparkling gleam The Baron was proud, and he oft would say: “ ‘Tis the blood of the grape. Drink freely, friends: Its grateful wartntli will drive care aw-.i_v." Were filled and emptied again and again: And the laughter and song grew coarser still, Till Reason fled hand in hand with Shanie. The Baron's son, :1 brave, noble boy, Was present on many a banquet day; Tho’ he hategl their revels, he dared not leave When the voice of his father bade him stay. For the Baron's will was unquestioned law. \\'hich son and servant alike obeyed; For whatever he wished he gave command, And only once was his order made. Une time when a. guest at the banquet board llad dared some trifling wish to cross, The Baron's wrath had been unrestrained, And a human life had been nearly lost. Sometimes when his sort would leave untouched The wine which fired his boyish brain, His father would bid him drink, and say: “My boy shall keep pace with bearded rnen." Yet it grieved the lad, and he pondered oft How he might escape from this thraldom 'sore, Till his thoughts were shaped into ftrni resolve That the liquid fire he would drink no more. l-Ire long in the castle's hail again \\'as heard the echo of song and jest: And the Baron sent for his son to take llis accttstornetl place ainid all the rest. Then the wine with its sparkle was freely passetl, .-\nd the noisy revels grew yet more high. Till the Baron noticed his son drank not. And in tones of wrath he demanded why. “Drink you of the wine!" he cried, “nor sit \\'ith Craven heart in our midst to-day. lirain you the dregs, :nitl its power feel; Kings gladly drink and are brave :1lway." ;\hl their on the lad every eye \v'a.s turned‘, Ilis fathc-r‘s anger he ill might brook; And the heart 1:fc(lCll guest as lead became, For no one might dare to meet that look. With heaven-born courage the boy arose, Firni-knccd antl strong he stood in his place. "l"atIiet', / TI'f// mil ti/-'1’zr1'."’ he said. Then oh, the pleading which entered his f'.l(.'L?l Flame not your son though he disobey; Your crttclcst foe from day to day. When you are free from its subtle pout-r. And ottt from under its dread control. I am proud to think that of all niankintl I can claim for iuy father this grand. lI'llt3 soul. 3 llut ah! when its crimson fire corisutncs - Iiacli noble impulse of heart and brain, \Vhen every virtue which God has given Shrinks back or flees from its withering ll-ante. Oh, then forgive me! Jiut ‘tis the tntth, My very soul seems to glow with shame." He had finished now, aiitl he bowed his head, While a death—likc silence filled the room: And all awaited the Baron's wrath As they might have awaited coming doom. “My son," and the boy looked quickly up, For the wortis were gentle. the toi_ie was kind, “My son. fear not, ’tis your father speaks. \\’ho has learned the worth ofyournoblc mind; And never again will _vott blush in shame At a word or a deed that is born of wine." Then he ordered the goblets to be removed. While the wine was banished beyond recall: And never again was winecnp known On a banquet day in the castle ball. And soon around among rich and poor The Baron was blessed for his worthy deeds: For the wealth once spent for his famous wine Was given the poor to relieve their needs. And the boy so brave who had nobly dared The cause of right to so well defend Grew into his manhood, cherished dear And fondly loved as his father's friend. 1 MRS. I(I'l‘l'Il-Z r‘. .\lCL‘(7\'. As‘ liro. C. llill says, Bro. Cobb has frequent- ly asked for :1 whole page of Jottings. Now, _ why can’t we have these little expressions of wit and humor, and,with valuableinformation we te- ceive at times, make the Jotting page one of the most interesting features of our paper? Yes, it 1': anrpajtrr, and it is we.-, the farmers, includ- ing his family, that must sustain it by writing and subscribing for it. A Grange paper is as necessary for a true Patron to inform him on va- rious subjects pertaining to the Grange and the general welfare of the farming class as good food is essential to sustain the human body. No good Patron can affortl to do without 12. Grange paper. I for one would have to be quite poor to say I could not take our Gn.\.~et;t:. VISI'l‘()R. I would manage some way to get it—~do awashing or :1 little sewing if irecessary. .1t'.\°1' xA'i‘i-1. J. T. Conn-—1)mr .S‘ir,_:-—I enclose fifty cents l in postage stamps in payrnent for V1.s1T01t, the ‘ article on silver by J. G. Ramsdell being worth four times the amount. I am not a Patron, btit since taking the Vtsrroit have become convinced that the Grange is the best organization in the interest of farmers that I have any knowledge of. St. Johns, Feb. 5, ’86. ,1. o. 1-iizizctz. W’1tE:\' at the State Grange I promised Sister Mayo to contribute my initc toward the V1s1TOR. I have done but little towards cauvaming for the 1 paper, when I had hoped to do so much. I Ian--1 tied to give one day in a week for the work. I obtained four subscribers the first day, and that was the last day, as for the following two weeks I battled with a felon, and as other causes fol- lowed one after another I had to report to my Grange only the said. fou-1'-subscn'bets, and call it Q‘-‘it 3'0‘ the “NC? but feel that Courtlandflirange has taken a step in the right direction when they voted to put a copy of the V1s1'1‘o1t in every fam- ily belonging to said Grange; considering that it has been voted down for the past two years, to ever have the Grange pay half the price, Ithinltit quite a lea "for the first one. Our Grange is first in the ran 5, both as for membership (with a class of seven ready to take the degrees) and for life, energy and, I might say, rise parties, for they have been very succ¢:s?1il in several Grange homes, and have left impressions never to be erased by time. There is very much to be said of our public installation and feast, ac- companied by an intellectual feast. The‘ readers of the VISITOR will get a sketch of this meeting from Sister Julia Hunting and others which your correspondent failed to get for publication, bttt which were highly entertaining to all. I’ will ask that all readers of the VISITOR will give thought and suggestions to the idea proposed by = Sister lluell of having games enterintr» the make tip of the programs of our Subordinate Grange ' meetings, and what games shall be chosen. I have carried this subject into our Grange to be discussed, and think it would be well if all ‘v Granges would do the same and let the result he , known through the \'rst1‘oit. s‘ \RACE.\'l-'.Cl-'. Courtland, Feb. 4. t886._ .\lR. I-Intrort: —— In the spring of~iS8.1 I received 1: a package of sorghum seed from the Agricultural _: did. Last spring I planted 1,15 acre on laml too poor for corn autl at an expense of live or six dol- lars for raising: the seed and refuse was worth the cutting and stripping and. with a mill handy. the drawing and making cost 512. and I had 60 :3 nothing wrong in his own party leaders, and tious name does not indicate. so much). Lest nothing good in the acts of the other side, when l the sister may not let us name it, the home plant j the rich can borrow money at three percent.,-and the poor are willing to pay eight, when all of these things are before ourveyes, is it not high time that the schoolrnrtster was abroad. and the rascals turned out. t:. .\l. 1-.. I wtsii to call the attention of the readers of the \'1s1'1‘()R to the resolution introduced by Sen- ator Iilair iu the United States Senate to amend l of Checrfulness always accompanied by kind words that always cheer the wearied ann, that give rest to the discouraged mind of the bus- vhandman, that quiet the worried child, give the Constitution by giving uomen the right of. strffrage. There are three‘ things women can‘do to aid the passage of this measure. tst. You ‘CAN write to your Representative in Congress. College with request to report results. which I gallons ofnice syrup, as good as the best N. U. ‘ ntolasses. .\fi1w who can tell me where the duty on sugar has benefitted me? also ‘what is to hin- der the farmers of the U. 5.. and of Michigan in particular, from raising their own sweets and thus 3 rob the Government of the 50 inillionsof revenue and let them get it from the incomes of the inill- ionaires who ought to pay a part of the taxes at least? think 100 to 150 gallons to the acre would be about an average crop. and that certainly is better than to raise wheat at 80 cents a bushel and pay ‘(cents for sugar and 60 to 80 cents for N. 0. molasses. fayette Grange is on the uphill grade and we hope to live many years yet. Initiated four new members at last meeting in first and second- degrees. WI-‘. have received no mail from Michigan since Jan. 2. Learn a fearful cold wave has swept over the country east of the Rockies and much suffering in consequence. VVe hope Michigan escaped, but presume not. It has been cold for this State; thermometer here down to 269 above zero, with white frosts and some freezing. But it only lasted a few days and no injury done, btit it was beneficial to crops and fruit. It is warm and pleasant now with occasionally fine showers. The surrounding mountains are white with snow bttt not a flake has been seen here this winter. There ar: no Granges in this county: not mate- rial enough to support one. Land and railroad monopolies rttn it politically, even down to cori- stables. No tradesman can afiord to antagonize those monopolies; if they do they are boycotted in every possible wa_\', and frozen out if possible. VVC shall leave here for San Fiancisco the 25th and expect to meet some members of the Order, and perhaps with some Granges, of which there is a goodly number in this State. Bakersfield. (‘:1l., Jan 16, 1886. In. \\'t)OlJ.\l.\.\'. \'t-zittzi-:.\‘.\‘i-:s Grange .\'o. :21 held a public meeting Jan. 20 for the installation of officers. Our worthy brother, G. ll. Ilolt, of Cascade, of- ficiated. A few were present who do not belong to the Order, and many more would probably have been there had it not been for the-hard snow storm we were having that day. \Ve are having splendid sleighing now. Last week was the coldest of the season; mercury indicated all the way from zero to 34 deg. below. There is reason to fear that peach trees have suffered in many localities. FR.-\.\K. lift.-\RII.\lA.\' Valley Grange is progressing trice- ly. Organized last April with 18 charter mem- bers, we now nttinber 412 meet once in two weeks, and all seem to enjoy our Grange meet- ings very much. Although the snow is two feet deep :1nd some of the roads not very well bro- ken, it does not keep us away from the Grange. Hope you will give us a little space in your pos- tal colunins so that we may feel that we are not alone if we do li\'c so far away tip in Northern .\licliig-art. 1:. v, G. Ill-LU. Court: The Boheinian oat inanlias been ‘ainoug us, and. strange to say, has been well patronized by prominent farmers (no Patrons), and'it is reported that their notes are now at the bank, bttt the man and liohetnian Oat Co. arc-— no one knows where. 1‘. s. B.-\R'l‘l.F.'I"l'. Pontiac, Feb. 5. 1886. ltkoririzrt (,‘ot'k'1‘i..\.\‘ri lIii.i. said the other day, “I havii’t seen an article in the \'1SI't‘o1< from the pen of our voung jotter, 0. I1‘. Plow- man, for some time,’ and asked why I didn’t write. Sister Luce says “one report in a family is stifiicient." Perhaps I could excuse myself in like rnanner--“oncjottcr in a Grange is suffici- ent." Though my writings have not appeared in the V'tst'1‘0k for sortie time, I have not forgot- ten the grand and noble organ that represents the Grange of Michigan. It is a paper of which we may all feel proud, and I would like to hear every farmer in the land say, “Tm-2 GR.-\-.\‘t;t-: ; \'Ist‘i‘oR is to my home a ‘welcome visitor.’ ” It is a paper wherein ruany deep thoughts are presented, and where everyone can glean inter- esting, instructive and valuable information. It contains no murder, disaster, or accidental news to excite and drag down humanity, btit strictly tends to the upbuilding of the agricultttralcause. No trashy, ready-made tales are inserted in its columns to disgust its readers, bttt good, sound sense readings, of which nearly all is original from the dozen bright and shining lights in lit erature. Now the question arises. are we, as Patrons, going to work for the upbuilding of the only organ that represents the Patrons of Michi- gan; a paper that cannot be surpassed by any other in the United States, and with a price with- in the reach of all? Are we going to sustain it as such? This depends on just two things——we must each be a canvasser and a writer for the Vrstrott and then the prize is won. Do not be ashanied to work for the V1.s'I'1‘oR-—it will be like casting your bread upon the waters to comeback in many days, and perhaps buttered on both sides. The meetings of llcngal Grange are well at- tended and our colors are brighter than ever. The next meeting of the Pomonafirange will be at our Iiall, and we expect to have a good turn- out. Remember, it is Feb. 17. o. \v. l’l.U\\‘t\IA.\', S1.-c‘y Bengal Grange No. 225. i \\'ii.t. sonic of the readers of the VISl’l‘Oll who have had experience with the Usage orange for hedge purposes inform us through the V1sI'n)1t whether it is hardy enough to stand the severe winters of the central and northern part of this State. Is not the tree short lived, also will it succeed on low ground, and how does the ex- pense of a hedge fence compare with other methods? A i;,A.1‘rto.\'. I.ans,ing, Mich. lino. MCI)I£kMt1)'S article on tminps is timely and to the point. We should do something at once, not so much to protect ourselves pecunia- ril_v, as the cost of feeding them is a small matter beside the inhuman, unfeeling no with which all wanderers or solicitations for a meal or night’s lodging are answered by a large part of us. Time was when “ ‘stranger’ was a hdly name.” To be poor and needy was no shame. But times have sadl changed. If the insane scramble after wea th continues to increase (without regard to ivho is wronged or beggared) for the next fifteen years as fast as it has in the ast, we shall forget there ever was such awor as charity. When men in good standing in church and society, with more of this world’s goods than ten men could earn in a life time, can, turn a poor, hard- working woman and children out of a r (but better than no) home, because she coal not pay the last few or hundred jdollars due him on his mortgage, when’ temperance men will vote to li- cense saloons because it pays St large part of their taxes, when men of good judgment can see asking him to vote forit. ers to do the same. 3d. You can send a short cheer to thctloniestic, steady the fretful team, cool the worried cow, send the growling cur to its kennel—-all can be traced back to the cheerful housewife. Is it not she who wields the scepter that rtiles the world? _(,'all to your mind one that is always fretting, ; never one bright look nor one cheerful word, »with l)rrmm or rlttstcr chasing everything. from 2d. You can get oth- ; petition signed by a few of the leading citizens ; of your town. to your Representative or Senator Palmer, who is a member of the Committee to which this l’»ill is referred and a friend to the - catise. \\'hen you write to your Representative ' call his attention to that clause in Senator lid- ; inunds‘ .\Iormoi1 Iiill that disfranchises all the -.vomen uf L'tah. Is it just or wise to disfran- are in nov.a_v accotintable to the Mormon church . added rlit-rem. the fly to the husband. then ask yourself in all candor what is the first requisite of :1 model home. \'es, Sister Ruth, I have lived two- thirds the time allotted to man, and would say to you the first. greatest and last requisite of _:1 happy, model home is cheerfulness, well culti- vated, and all things needed for comfort will be I'\‘("I.I". l;R.'tItl‘<)Rl). .\ wortia to l.ecturers of subordinate Granges who are troubled to keep tip a variety of inter- chise the Gentile women of the Territory who.‘ , I']g Gr-anges t'h:in_ge works occa.=.ioiially. as miri- - , and would vote as a unit agsiinst polygamy. Sen- j With :1 good season and good land I ' Iwill close by adding that our l.a- :" ator I‘illIIILlfl(ls says, -‘When a majority of the wo- utcn ofthe United State-s,or ofany State,desire the balEot.they shall have my 1 me in favor ofit." \\'e trust :1 majority of the women of Michigan dc- _sire the ballot and that they will inform Senator I-Idniunds through their Senators and Represen- esting topics: \\'hy not Lecturers of neighbor- isters sontetirnes do? That is. the Lecturer of one Grange prepare an address to be delivered before a sister Grange, the favor to be retumed in the same kind. I think it would do us all good to visit more. We are going to try it on a ‘ small scale, and perhaps will tell you in the fu- f titre how we succeed. tatives of the fact, and that they also desire that E the Genti e women of Iftah, at least, shall not ; be deprived of that right. Mas. Bisttor I‘). Axum-tws State Supt. Franchise IN. C, '1'. I". Three Rivers, .\lich.. Feb. 1886. I 1t.\v1~; read with niuch interest Ilro. IIill's article, “A few facts about figures." No doubt he is allright as far as figures go. If I gather aright his idca,it is that itis a losing business to invest in anything that is not equally profitable as it would be to put the same money at corn- pound interest. lthink that paying interest is not strictly according to Grange principles, and if we are not willing to pay interest, we ought not to wish others to do it. Money at interest is a monster that cats and grows, but never produces anything. IfJutlas had put that dime at interest, where would the money have come from to pay it? Had it descended to one man in each gener- ation, that one rnan now would own the whole earth and millions of times more and the rest of its per force must have been paupers. Of course that cigar money is worse than thrown away, and, we say, save it by all means. I presume that llro. ll. intended to give us a lesson on the folly of paying such an enormous sum in interest. That life insurance might not have cost so much, if. as .~0lllClIITlCS happens, that young mart had lived but live instead of forty years, and his wife woultl no doubt have needed the money at that time. A. i-‘oi-:1». Ki-:x'i‘ co. \Ve are getting timber and lumber on the ground for a new Grange llall 2o.\'3o feet, 17 ft. stndding. We are not very strong in numbers bttt are alive to the prirtciples of the Patrons of Husb:1ntlr'y, and as we have gained in numbers the past year and expect to in the future, I am in hopes we have seen our darkest days. Thanks to a few faithful oiics that we have :1 live Grange of true Patrons. .-\ritl the atldilionsltttcly inatlc to our ntttiibers.-ire of the best quality. A. it. l’I-‘.ltR‘t'. C:1mbri.1Grai1ge, No. 24. llox 3.13. Ctipital Grange, No. 540, starts out into the new year under favorable circumstances. l'eace and prosperity scent to dwell within ()llt'\\’11lls'. I‘.ll'lZlllCC coinnrittcc report that during 1885 the Treasiircrt'cceivet1S413.73, and paid out $382.27. Balance on hand $31.31. We have made large :1(l(lltions to our library during the year and hope to do even better in that direction during the present year. Our officers are very acceptable. Among them is John Ilolbrook as Master; John Valentine is ()vcr.sccr. This is not the valentine that comes only on the 14th of I"ebi'uary, btit the one that came every week during 1885, with one exception, :tnd he received :1 (young) Valentine that night himself, consequently he was re-elected. Prof. J. W. Beals, of the Agricultural College, is Lecturer and says he expects to put lots of good things into the programs during the year. The old year closed and the new year came in with a nfock law suit that. aroused general interest throughout the membership of our Grange and outside of it too. Prof. Grange, Veterinary Surgeon at the :\g‘l. College, lectured at Grange llall last Saturday 1'. .\1., Subject, Diseases of cattle and hogs. He was listened to by an appreciative audience, and his remarks about the treatment of hog cholera were very opport-ine, in as much as that disease is lessening the prospect of ham fvery much in this conimttriity, even though eggs may be an abundant crop. There seelns to be a disposition among officers and members to boom Capital Grange the present year and make it the banner Grzinge of the State. o. R. E. Kr.r.\‘t;1-:1: I..~\}(F., Mich., Feb. 3, '86. llko. Cr)HB.——-Tliere is soinething '.1l)Ulll this silver question that I do not understand and hope to be enlightened. In the first place I do not ttndeistantl what all this fuss is about. The pa- pers liave much to say of the tlishonest dollar and the honest dollar. paying honest debts with honest money, Sac. I have read much that has been said on both sides of the question and am about as inuclt in the dark as ever. About all I have been able to find otit is that when I liavea gold dollar I cannot buy any more with it than with asilvcr one, although there is said to be twenty cents difference in their value. I cannot understand what reason there was for making the silver dollar of less value than the gold dol- lar, unless it was a deliberate intention of Con- gress to cheat somebody. Why don’t that some- body find out that he is cheated? \Vill some wise one enlightened us? Perhaps W. S.—he is certainly wise if not witty, judging from his article on the new agriculture. r1i~:.\‘itv (‘l)I.I.INS. T111-; officers of Moline Grange, No. 248, were duly installed at last regular meeting. The very stormy weather had prevented our meeting for fottr weeks. ‘We start out to work more earnestl ' in the coming year; to more faithfully fulfill the precepts of ottr Order, and hope to indttce many to join us, as our belief is, every farmer should be a Patron. We have some good staunch Broth- ers and Sisters who stand nobly to the front ready to do ‘their whole duty, and althotigh our membership is not large, still we can report our Grange in a prosperous condition. Worthy Master C. G. Luce spoke in our Grange Hall on the evening of Feb. 1. His speech was excellent, and was duly appreciated by a good audience of not only Patrons but other farmers. He was the guest, while here, of Hon. E. NI. Bates’s and C. V. 0rton’s families. The Vtsmok is read with eagerness by us, both old and young. The Postal Jottings are so good. Please don't stop Writing. “Aunt Kate,” Myra, Aunt Prue and others. [5, 1_ 0, IN THE GRANGE Vrsr'rortofFeb..1 Sister Ruth Restly asks what is the first requisite for a model home and solicits replies. 21 doubt not in will reply and-various will they be, for each has a hobby. They will tell of the beauties to sur- round the home, the neat house, nice fence, lawns, beautiful shrubbery, fine gardens, arbors, bowers, and, in short, all that an irnagina mind can conceive; but yet thou lackest the one thing needful. What is this one thing most needful? I presume Sister Ruth can furnish both slips or seeds of the desired plant (yet her ficti- ‘ tirely to my liking. rtt-zss. .lt'i>t;i-'. l-{A.\Is1u-:I.i.‘s article on silver was en- _ The strife between capital and labor shows itself in nearly every measure of national iniportancc; both political parties are guided to a great extent by capitalists, conced- ing as little to the people as possible. The wea- pon to be used by the people in securing their rights is the one advocated by the VISITOR, namely, “The independent vote." Men should not vote for a party simply because their fathers did. Ftit‘ several years I have kept ati accurate account of all products sold off the farm. including btttter' and eggs as well as beef, pork, grain, etc. I have neglected to keep an account of money paid out, but expect to do so the com- ing year, commencing the day after my payment and interest are due. I shoultl be glad to hear some practical suggestions from writers in the \'1s'1'1‘ott about book-keeping by farmers. Oakland (Totinty. No. 393. \\'iit1‘.\'r;n'ir.i.'r: Grange, at its last nteeting, placed the balance of the five dollars heretofore pledged to the Drive Well Defense Fund as a permanent fund to be known as “Patent Right Defense Fund,” payable on demand, with more. if more is needed. \Vhitueyville Grange is having a boom. \v\'e have received seven new members this quarter and more are coming, and several old members are paying up aiitl coming back. \\'hitrtcyville. Feb. 2, 1386. ll. 1+. i'i1ot"roR. :3cc'y. II. l7i.\‘(:ii, in last \'ts1't‘oit, asks if reports from delegates to the State Grange are in order. They are in order, and to :1 certain extent a few coin- ply with the requirement: btit usually delegates come home and fail to impart the knowledge ac- quired, the enthusiasm awakened, or report of the work they have done as :1 committee. If delegates are paid mileage and per diem they ought to retttrn an equivalent somewhat, by taking notes, seeing and hearing all they can. \\'rite out a report in an intelligent _vct concise manner. 5'. M. I'I‘ has seemed to me :1 sotircc of much gratifi- cation that thcsc columns have never been filled with recipes for making different varieties of ta- ble fare. Nearly every paper (many of them not half as good as our V'1s1'1'oR) have a “House- hold" department and rriultitudinotis directions in this respect. Sisters, let us use our time, pa- tience and ink in writing out our thoughts to help Sister Mayo in this department instead of telling how this or that favorite dish is made. There are so many suggestions and topics well fitted for this department that you know so well how to talk about and we are willing and ready to hear. “(‘llARlTY SURI-I.\’." Mo.\'1‘t:.-ti..1t Grange, No. 318, is in good work- ing ordcr. At our last meeting we hardly had seats for all. Thanks to our VVorthy Lecturer, we have good programs from various committees. so we have always enough to occupy our time. We have just fixed.over our hall, which is sec- ond to none in this county. We send greeting to all Granges in the State, inviting all ‘to visit us at any time: otir latch-string is alivays out. IZEORGF. rt. oiirtts, w. M. I FI.\'I) the following itetii in the Capital Cor- respondence of a western paper; is it not worthy a place in Postal Jottings? Yours, w. 1:. wrzsr. SI-2.\'ATUR I’AI..\ll-ZR, .\I'0STLl-2 OI-‘ r.\'nor.i-:.\'ci~:. Senator Palmer, of Michigan, is one of the most conspicuous of the millionaire Senators,and he is one of the most indolent. He says that be is going to write :1 treatise upon the subject of the virtues of indolence, and thinks that the laziest man has the best chances for success. He wants to deliver this effort in the shape of a lecture. Ile thinks the cause of late rising and indolencc needs a champion, and says that he has never gotten up early in his life and has never worn himself out going through the motions of trying to convince his friends that he is energetic. His good fortune has come to him while he has sat in: stuffed chair smoking a comfortable cigar,calmly waiting for it to arrive. Enttott GKA.\'Gl RAPIDS, Feb. 6.-—[Special.]—’l‘lie ur- ganization of the VVestern Plaster Association was completed last night by the election of Frank Noble, of this city, President; VVm. Hovey, this city, Vice: A. C. Torrey, of this city, Secretary; Loren Day, of Grandville, Treasurer. Marsh & Vincent, of Fort Dodge, Iowa; B. I’. Smith, of Alabaster, Mich., and the plaster men of this city are in the Association, while Marsh Bros., of Sandusky, 0., are not entered. The combi- nation is for the purpose of keeping up the price of land plaster, which is regulated by the grung- ers at $2.5o.——Delrait _7aur1m/. This announcement ought to be high- ly satisfactory to the “grangers,” and really in looking over the history of the last ten years of the plaster business in Michigan, we see there is more truth than poetry in the statement that the price is regulated by the Grange; nor is there anything in this fact that Patrons need feel ashamed of. We found the manufacturers ten years ago liad united and agreed upon a price for plaster that, when fully explained, meant this: We have about twice as much capital in- vested in the plaster business as there ought to be, and we can only get a fair profit on out investment by charging a higher price for the product of our mills. When farmers make such mistakes they cannot combine on account of their numbers. If their farm products are in excess of the demand at a. remunera- tive price they must suffer loss. and there is no help for it. They grin and bear it, for they are used to it. But when the price of plaster was put at $4.00 per tou“a"t the mills and orders from “grangers” were refused unless the money accompanied the order, a good many “grangers” remembered the old saw, “one man can lead a horse to wa- and declined to buy plasteron the con- ditions named.‘ When we became satisfied that $2.50 was a fair price per ton on the necessary amount of capital invested we agreed to pay that price, never have asked to get it for less, and have not failed to get what we wanted at that price. Patrons have known at what price they could get plaster, have had no apprehension that it would cost them more, and by their united support of the Executive Com- mittee of the State Grange and faithful- ness in adhering to arrangements made, have held steadfast to principle and won an honorable victory. In this conflict with manufacturers Patrons asked for fair prices and fair treatment; and we in this State for its firmness, consisten- cy, and, in this plaster matter, its exhi- bition of good business sense. The world moves. We all have a chance to profit by the mistakes we make. The manufacturers of plaster in Michigan understand this fact now as well as anybody, and better than some people who have thought less on the subject. \Ve all understand each other better than we once, did, and are dis- posed to live and let live. The manufacturer may not be getting rich very fast, and we are quite sure the farmer is not. By industry and econo- my we shall get along fairly well if we use our brains as well as our hands in our business. The Grange, as such, is not opposed to such cooperative effort as our Grand Rapids friends have adopted. We be- lieve in and teach co-operation, and we should be far better off if we practiced what we profess far more in this matter of co-operation. The Granges that do this are more prosperous and every way stronger. In conclusion we wish to add for the information of all interested that friendly relations are fully established between the members of the Grand Rapids Plaster Association and the Pat- rons of Michigan, and we see no reason why those friendly relations may not continue; and it is likely they will with- out the relative prices of farm products and of plaster should justify a demand for a lower price for plaster at some time in the future. A State Institution. We were at the State Industrial School for Girls the first" of the week. Took some notes which ought to inter- est our readers, for this is an institution in which all taxpayers have an invest- ment and most counties contribute ‘to its population. Michigan has been lib- eral in the erection of public buildings for the care of the criminalanil depend- ent class. A Reform School for boys had been in successful operation for many years, when the Legislature were induced to make provision for the care and refor- mation of delinquent girls. The first building for this purpose was completed and occupied in August, ’8r. The name given it, Clark Cottage," with accommodations for 34 girls, with a manager, teacher and housekeeper. Gil- lespie and Honor Cottages were com- pleted and occupied in 1882. Croswell Cottage was afterward built and Central, a double cottage, was com- pleted in September I884. A little way from the cottages is a fine Chapel used in part for teaching. The institution is under the management of .1 Board of Control consisting of three ladies and two gentlemen. President of the Board, Mrs. A. Fuller, of Grand Rapids. Miss Margaret Scott is resi- dent Superintendent" and lives in the farm house that was on the farm when it was purchased by the State. It is convenient to the cottages and chapel. Since the school was opened 282 girls have been received. Of this number four have died, 45 have been discharged, 50 are out on ticket of leave, and there were 183 inmates the day we were there. Those out on ticket of leave are at work in families and are reported generally doing well. They receive wages accord- ing to an agreement made whentaken from the institution. No girl is allowed to leave until her conduct and deport- ment is such as to satisfy the Superin- tendent that she is trustworthy and gives reasonable assurance that she will not be returned. Each cottage is run on the family plan, the cooking, washing, making and mending being all done in- dependently of the other. The wash- board and washtub are indispensable furniture in the washroom. The girls all work in the forenoon and study in the afternoon and a little while in the evening. Their fare is good and whole- fwhere recognized in every department bf study or work, and encouragement offered to do better and 5: better. The Superintendent, Managers of cottages and all concerned in the work, seemed thoroughly in earnest and speak in the most confident manner of the good that is being done at this State Institution; and we came away feeling well satisfied that this opinion was well founded. T1-IE First National Bank of Eaton Rapids holds the notes of farmers to the amount of $4,- 000, who have been victimized by Bohemian oat shaI'pers.—Exchange. [When farmers take papers published in the interest of farmers and read them, such items will not appe-ar.—ED.] ter but ten men can’t make him drink,” ’ have reason to be proud of the‘Order' iomleh an‘; their appearafife .is. one of; can be anticipated, every job that re- ea‘ t an contentment‘ emls every" » lates to summer work that can be com- Secretaries and ubordinate Gran- To Masters Members ol’ 8 gas. In the. VISITOR of January quotedithe by-laws of the State which prescribes the duties of Secreta- that requirement promptly. We have since invited Masters to see to it that such reports are made. We give below a list of Granges by num bers from which reports have not been rereizreri. It is a formidable list and we now invite not only officers but members to look over the figures and see if this duty has been overlooked by your Secre tary. This is a matter of some impor- tance. More. perhaps, than many think. It becomes not only a‘matter of interest and value in this ofiice, and in the ofiice of the Master, but goes into the records of the Agricultural Department at Wasti- ington. We not only want these reports of Master and Secretary with postofiice address for 1886, but we want them right away. Shall we have them? 16, 18.21. 3-6. 37. 46. 52. 55. 65. 81, 83,88, 90, 92, I14, 123, 127.129, 140, I41, 175, 178, 180, 187, 190.219, 223, 224, 247, 248, 253, 270, 274, 281, 283, 985: 3 3: 303: 3°-1: 35: 32°: 39-5» 331: 343. 347. 348.. 351. 362. 367. 368. 370. 374. 376, 377. 393, 399. 403. 406. 407. 421, 430, 436. 448. 458. 469. 479. an, 513: 5172 52°» 5262 5282542: 548: 5647 566, 568, 600, 618, 620, 628, 631, 632, 63-1.636.637, 641. 643. 645.. 647- 650.. 651, 656, 658, 660,661. WI: welcome new contributors to the Jottings Department of the V'isI'i'oi<. Page three of this number gives credita- ble proof of the interest taken in the paper by some ,of our friends. We hope it will not be spasmodic. Do not sup- pose we have a stock of jottings on hand for the next issue. We depend on contributors for another supply. \\-"1-‘. are a little surprised that up to this time Iione of our correspondents have taken any exception to the argu- ment of Judge Ramsdell on “The Silver Question.” Every allusion to the article, written or verbal, that has come to our cars has been commendatory. This question has not yet become wholly partisan. The great extent of our territory presents local interests that must, in the nature of the case, be conflicting as seen from different stand- points, and so with the business of the country. The men engaged in manipu- lating stocks‘and working for the high- est possible rate of interest are not taking care of the interest of the peo- ple. And these are the men most ac_tive in influencing legislation. This silver question is one in which we are all in- terested it and, should be well considered with reference to its effect on the great body of the people. Unfortunately we have few statesmen who stand ' high above all partizan or local interests and with broad views do valiant service for their country. We believe the people, as a body, are less partizaii each year, and quite a proportion have come to understand that there is no great national question that to-day is strictly partizan. Winter Work for’ Farmers. The date of this paper shows that we have somehow slid along through more than half the winter. We have reached the longer days when we don't need a lantern to do chores, or if we do, there will be more time to do several things by daylight that some farmers have neg- lected. Of course all have not. But so many have that we think it well to call the matter up, as some, by a re- minder, may be stimulated to look after neglected jobs. We have had cold and snow enough all over the country so that farmers have all got woodpiles behind the house large enough to last a full year, and they wont need farther attention until March, when the sleighing is gone and the ground is breaking up. The ice house has been filled by those who think ice either a necessity or a luxury that can be afford- ed, and the ice well cdvered with saw- dust. The farmers who have these jobs well done have plenty of time to attend the Grange, eat roast turkey with friends at home and abroad, go to every Far- mers’ Institute within reasonable reach, and are ready for other winter work. Every farmer knows that in this latitude ‘summer work is often, if not always, pressing; hence, it follows that all that pleted and laid away, is an investment that will pay much more than legal in- terest. But there are jobs about the house and outbuildings that, as the days are lengthening, might be attended to with- out restricting these other lines of im- provement and recreation. And when these are done we assume that work in the shop will engage the farmer’s leisure time. Now if a. farmer has no shop he should have no leisure until he fixes up some place that he calls his shop, be it in the wood-house, horse—barn or some- where—some headquarters for his tools, and if there is in it a bench with a vise it will be found both convenient and ries in one particular, and asked that mugh farm implement can be made; ' I the Secretary of each Grange attend to ; profitable. To be of much value for winter use the shop must have a stove in it. Here, then, all the small tools = ‘st We that were demoralized by the last sea- Gmnge 5 son's use are repaired; and here a new istone-boat or corn-marker or other and after the, grindstone and fixtures are i got in good trim with a pail of hot wa- : ter and a willing boy, all dull tools can ; be ground ready for business. Those 3 who know, insist that every farmer can ‘I make big interest on the investment, if ; he will buy a couple of gallons of crude i petroleum, and after he has cleaned up :hls plows, harrows, Cultivators, and all that class of tools that are exposed to g the weather, will saturate the wood-work Etlioroughly with this penetrating mate- rial. A farmer's inventory of tools is lon- f ger than he thinks before he sets about i their repair and putting in order every- ; thing, from a corn-cutter to the hay- ; rack, the spoke shave to the drill, the ; hoe to the wheelbarrow, and so on down fa long line of farm implements. And , then there are the harness and all that iline of goods, that nesd cleaning and ’ oiling oftener than they get it. In short, 3 the farmers who look after all their 5 tools and know that everything has been 5 repaired and put away in good order ready for use in its season, and that do (all the winter work in shop, barn and cellar that can be done to relieve the more busy season, are not very plenty; V and we write this in the hope that here and there one may be stimulated to greater diligence in this valuable line of work. V It is valuable in that it often deter- mines the matter of actual profit or loss in the business of the year——valuable in that it keeps the farmer from town when he thinks he has nothing to do at home and saves money that might be worse than wasted, as is sometimes the case. THE State Rey):/[2/irarz, I.ansing,quotes an exchange as presenting the names of C. (1. Luce, of Branch County, Wm., Chamberlain, of Berrien, G. A. Smith, of Hillsdale, and John T. Rich, of La- peer, as probable Republican candidates for Governor. We are told that these gentlemen are all farmers. If this is so we shall soon have more candidates as we are not yet ready to believe the poli- ticians of the party have enough practi- cal good sense to do what is right and respect the claims of- the agricultural class. But, perhaps, we are mistaken. A move in Congress to create a cabinet SPRING&CO., GRAND RAPIDS. ONE PRICE TO ALL l These Low Prices Tell the Story. Good Calicos, 3c and 40. Good Crash Toweling. 3c and 40. Good yard wide Brown Cotton. 4. 5. 6. 7 and 8 cts. Good Blea_cli Cotton, 4, 5. 6, 7, 8. _9 and 10 cts. Ginghams, 5, 7, 9c and upward. Wide and fine printed Cambrics at 8, 10 and 123; cts. Linen Lawns 124;, 15, ‘)0. and 25c. Beautiful Satines, 254;. Fine Scotch Giiighams, :20c. Brocade Dress Goods. 5, 6, 9. mic. Table Li_nen, 15, 19, 2:2, 25, 20, 300, Linen Towels for 6, 8, 9, 11, 13, 15. 18. and 210. White Dress Goods from 5, 7 . 9. we and upwards. We are closin out a. lar e lot of fine Plaid ambrics or 1211:, worth from 15 to 250. These are the cheapest we have ever ' seen. SPRING & COMPANY. SILK.S- Black Gros Grain for 38c, worth 56c. Black Gros Grain for 42c, worth 60c. Black Gros Grain for 48c, worth 65c. Black Gros Grain for 57c, worth 75c. Black (lros Grain for 63c, worth 75c. Black Gros Grain for 75c, worth $1. Black Gros (irain for 93c, worth $1. Black Gros Grain for $1, worth $1.50. Black Gros Grain for 8 1.25, worth $1.75. Black Gros (}rain for $ 1.50, worth $2.00. The Silks selling at $1.00 31 25 and $1.50 cannot be obtained elsewhere in this market at any price, as we have the ' exclusive agency of these goods and are entirely indemnified by the manufactur- ers against any rcasonable damage that may occur from wear, and we make good to our customers any reasonable damage if any should_ occur. We wish it were possible for us to enumerate all the different articles in our store worthy of attention. There are thousands of dollars worth of merchandise upon our shelves and counters that is commanding great at- tention from customers all over the country as well as citizens of our city. oflice for the agricultural interests of the country, is either it straw showing ' that the politicians are beginning to ! recognize a truth they have so long ig- ; nored, that the farmers, who furnish half the votes and pay more than half their taxes, are entitled to recognition or else there is more of the make-believe for! the liorney-handed, &c., that we havel had so much of. We: shall see. 1 l A Secretary of Agriculture. For ten years or more National and, State Granges at their annual sessions l have," by resolutions or otherwise, ex-; pressed the belief that the importance 7 of agriculture demanded a cabinet I officer with the title of Secretary of Agri- v culture. This belief has been the well- ' considered opinion of farmers all over the country, and has been forced upon the attention of Congressmen at every- session of that body by petitions, reso- lutions and personal letters. We have all along -believed that the outcome of this work would be the re- quired legislation. We do not see what adverse interests’ there can be to oppose -‘ it. But it has not become law simply‘ because the feeling, notion, opinion or prejudice has been widely entertained, - I that farmers, as a class, were of secon- ‘' dary importance. This mistaken notion , has not yet been entirely rubbed out. But a half column editorial in the De- ‘ troit Evem'Izg"fozzr7zaZ gives encouraging l evidence of progress‘. Our city editor§ comprehends the situation and cheer- fully endorses the demand for another‘ cabinet officer. We think the _/ourmzl is mistaken in its statement that “The business of the Agricultural Department ‘ or commission cannot be considered as . equal in importance to any one of the ’ other great '_departments;"’ but it has so manfully advanced to the front on, this question we shall not stop to find? fault with a‘casual remark of this kind. ', It ought to be a sulficient answer to this .3‘ to say that there is more capital invested -' in agriculture than in any other busi-’. ness; and fully half our population is. engaged in this industry, and, besides, v when crops are short, and the farmers, Iof the country are having a hard time, all other lines of business languish ex- cept it be that of the money loaner and some non—produ‘cing oflicials. In pursuing the subject the journal goeslon to say: “A Secretary raised to the level of a cabinet department, very properly might be endowed, also, with authority to take into his purview the interests of labor. Every thoughtful citizen concedes that one of the most important questions, if not the most im- portant, of the day is the question of labor. « What shall be ‘done to right its wrongs, to better its condition, to en- large its field of operations, to secure its welfare and contentment, to regulate the inequity——and, it might be said iniquity —-of corporate and monopolistic harsh- The supply seems sufficient for the in- creased demand, and our departments were never as well supplied. SPRING & CO. IANT CLOTHING GOMPANY’S ——ANNUA~_L-—- GLEARANCE SALE __o;E-I___ . OVEBCOATS ! To make necessary repairs in our store, occasioned by the late fire, we are forced to com- mence our CLEARANCE SALE earlier than last year. Iflve1l,3ll lvercntats now in stock, divided into Six DISTINCT Lots! On our front Tables Evéiy Garment l_’I_.gN LY MARKED. None Reserved! All Must 00!! Read prices that make. sales easy and bargains assured: Lot No. 1. ,,at $17.00 “ “ 2, at 12.00 “ 3. at 10.00 “ 4, at 7.50 “ 5, at 5.00 “ 6, at 2.50 The flrst three lots comprise all our Overcoat: selling re For $30, $25, $22,. $20. $16. The last three lots are made up from all Over-coats selling at $14. $12, $10, $9, $5. $2.50 now buys regular $6 Overcoat. ' ‘G ‘C G‘ 66 Boys’ and children’: Overooats go on same basis of value. E" This opportunity no anvil should mine who is within trad- ness toward it? What shall be done, in .‘ I GIANT DLOTHING G0. ing diqtance of Grand Rapids. \ T INTENTIONAL 2ND FEBRUARY 15, 1886. EXPOSURE -I-HE GRANGE wirxszi:-I-o:e2.. fact, to recognize its value to the nation? These are questions which are so. urgent and come up in so many various phases. and are so often within the limits of legitimate governmental control, that there is every reason to provide a de- partment which shall deal with them. The recent establishment of a labor bu- reau only inadequately meets the just claims of labor upon governmental at- tention and interference in its behalf. “Agriculture and labor, therefore, are similarly situated. Moreover they aie akin, and the measure proposed to es- tablish a new department covering both, and with a representation in the cabinet, is only a just recognition of the claims of these factors so important to our industrial welfare.” Wi: see in the February program of Capital Grange an excellent subject to assign to some of the old pioneers who are averse to writing essays,and can sel- dom be got on their feet to express an opinion upon a subject that they may be very familiar witli—-“Early days of the county.” It canbe committed to the care of any early settler, brother or sister, with a reasonable prospect of getting something in reply that will prove inter- esting to all present. Try it. A DIAGRAM, made by insurance au- thority. exhibits and. names twenty- seven causes of fire. lncendiarism out- ranks all others, showing about thirty per cent. The next highest is defective chimney flues which shows twelve per cent. In looking over the list we find not less than fifty per cent. were preven- ible with ordinary prudence and care, always provided that the mason who constructed the chimney and the car- penter who built against it, understand their business. And right here is where the 2f comes in that charges twelve ,per cent of the fires of the country to de- fective chimneys. A GOOD brother sent us the other day a couple of clippings from the Cat/no/it H/or/a’ with editorial comments from the pen of some alarmist who sees in these paragraphs reason to believe the Catholic Church intend, in the not dis- tant future, “to wed Catholicism to the State and make our Government in time subservient to the Pope of Rome.” “If the Catholic Church could have its own way, the American Republic would soon come to an end, and a po- litical and spiritual despotism take its place.” It is entirely outside of the purpose of this paper to discuss religious ques- tions, and we are personally, so entirely free from any apprehension of danger of any State religion in this country, that we. are unwilling to give the necessary space to any one to argue the question at length in these columns. It is true there is a vast amount of money invested in church property in this country. And there are large num- bers of men and women contributing to the ‘maintenance of religious opinions in great variety; there are also large numbers of people not holding to any religious opinion. If any of these di — ferent lines of religious belief aspire to recognition as the State religion with rights and privileges not accorded to others, this alone would unite all those outside of whatever religion or of no religion against such a movement. Religious bodies are composed of in- dividuals, and individuals are never wholly good or wholly bad, although it is sometimes pretty hard to find the good in some people. Among religious people it is now very generally conceded that intemperance is an evil of immense magnitude, both in its moral and financial relations to society, and Protestants are not alone in work and in hostility to this national evil. In a late New York paper we find this statement, “Cardinal Manning, of England, and Bishop Ireland, in this country, have most energetically striven to promote temperance reform. “Strong utterances have gone ;forth from assembled prelates against the busi- ness of -manufacturing drunkards. Very few Protestants have believed that the Catholic Church, as an organization, could even afford or be disposed to make work far total abstinence. Still less has it been thought that 3. political promulgation against the liquor seller could even be possible from it. The last meeting of the church of the Fath- ers, has done much to convince, not only the people of New York, but the whole country,that the Catholic Church has taken an unqualified stand for the annihilation of the liquor traflic.” When a man so high in authority as Bishop Ireland tells Catholics that the liquor seller and his business is viewed with abhorrence, it is high time for some Protestants to give more attentionto the cold facts of positive wickedness that confront them in the social and civil relations of life every week of their lives, and less to the notion that the high oflicials of the Catholic Church are scheming "to unite Church and State in thiscountry. EAT, digest, read, remember; earn, save; love and beloved; four rules that, if strictly followed, will bring health, wealth, intelligence and’ happiness. — ' A LARGE brain is better than a small foot. ' - ENFIELI), MASS., Feb. 1883. MR. EDlTOR:—We have used the Patron’s Liquid Rubber Paint extensive- ly for many years and it has given per- fect satisfaction. I have used.it person- ally and take pleasure in looking at the beauty which it gives to all buildings. F raternally, W. B. Ki-:.Vii:A1.L, Sec’y State Grange Mass. [See advertisement of Patrons’ Paint Works.-—ED.] ~-————<-o>———v~~ Ilnle’| Iloney the (run! cough out-o,25c.,50aJI Glenn’: sulphur Iionp noun 4: bocutuleo. lo. Gornlnncorn llcmo ver km: ooi-nu h Bunions Illlfl Ilalr Ind Whisker On-—Bl.u:h and Bruit“!- Plllo’I Ibothnoho Ilropo onto In I Ilnntmlo Donn‘: llonnnuo Plnonro I can con. IQ. gii.i.;.;‘.;.i.,.i, IiRl(iII'l'()N.—I)ie(l, _[an. 8, I886, Sister Lizzie Brighton. a charter member of \V'illow (Grange, No. 6i8. \VHi;Ri-:As, Death has once more entered our midst and takenfiisicr Lizzie, a respected and worthy member of our Order; therefore be it Re.-wlzved. That while we bow in submission to Divine Providence, we sincerely regret the loss of our dear sister, her intercourse in the Grange and her companionship as :i neighbor. Yet we know that our loss is her gain. Rtsnl7.'rzz'. That we extend our sympathy to the bereaved husband and little daughter of the deceased. commending them to Him who alone can give consolation. Ck)MMl’l"I‘l".F.. C. L. Merrill 8: Co., Photographers. Gallery 55 Monroe street, and 93 Otta- wa street, Grand Rapids, Mich. The best possible work done at lowest possible prices. Special rates for Holi- days. Cabinet size 53 per dozen. size $1.50. C ard OR SALl£.——A desirable farm of 160 acres, in good state of cultivation, with good build- ing, orchard, &c. Situated 7}’; miles northeast of Three Rifiers, and )4 mile west of Parkville. Will be sold cheap. For further particulars, in~ quire of or address. VV. A. SCIIOCH, Parkville, St. Joseph Co., Mich. 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MILLS & LACEY, PHARMACY, 8 Canal St., Opp. Sweet’s Hotel, GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. loin 15june86 i- srraift-'°"i/t ._ _. Lu/0£s_¢:€lf;j‘4° EE 9‘ Wlll be Inailed FREE to all no Llcnnts, and to customers of last ear without ordering ‘it. s contains about 180 pages, 600 i uatrntluus, prices, neonrnte descriptions and valuable directions foapliinuux varieties 0 VEGETABLE I and FLO LB. SE ‘DB, BULBS, euz. Invaluable to All. especially to Market. Gardeners. Send for it. D. M. FERRY a. co.. Detroit, Michigan. janxtfi We Lead---Others Follow. W is valuable. The (}raiidRapidsBiis- iness College does not “flourish” in the way of birds and feathers. It is a practical trainer, and fits its pupils for the vocations of busi- ness with all that the term implies. Send for Journal. Address C. G. SWENSBURG, Grand Rapids, Mich. Allen Durfee, FURNISHING , [*‘l7i\'l*}R.~\L DIIKECTOR. No. 103 Ottawa Street, Grand Rapids, - - Residence, 193 Jefferson Ave. iyNovi6 (lCCIl'll3 5’ rligio-£LV”§.3*' Mich. 3 .STEKETEE’S Condition Powders For Horses, Cattle and Hogs, to be given for Loss of Appetite, Roughness or Hair or Coat, Stoppage of the water and Bowels, Coughs and Colds, Heaves, Blood Purifier and Worms in Horses or Hogs. For Worms in Horses or Hog Cholera, Use Steketee’s Condition Powders. Price 25 Gents Per Package. VVe1l, Here 'VVe Are Again. We not only Cure Human Beings, but relieve the Dumb Animals from their Ailments. Read the following testimonial, and if you do not believe it, interview the undersigned and he will readily comply with your request. The undersigned, a resident of the township of Paris, Kent Co., r\licli.,'wislies hereby to open- ly express his thanks to Mr. Geo. G. Steketee for recommending him his medicine which cured my stock. Previous to this I had lost twenty-two tine hogs through various hog diseases and kidney complaint, the first symptoms of which were pains in the throat, back or kidneys, and lameness in the hind legs, running, etc. Every hog thus taken with these complaints died. I used everything calculated to do any good but to no avail. I then went to Mr. George G. Steketee and bought 2. pound of Steketee’s Condition Powders, and a bottle of Steketee’s Horse Liniiiienl. The Powder I mixed with water and poured do\vn the throat ‘of the hog—three tablespoonfuls three times a day. The Liniment we rubbed on the back of the hog——principally in the hollow of the back and on the hind legs, and to my astonishment, before we had used one-half of the bottle of Liiiinieiit the hog was cured. It is now one of the best hogs in the pen. I cannot recommend Steketee‘s Condition Powders and Horse Liniment too highly as they far surpass the achieveineiits of any veterinary sur«- geon or any medicine that I have ever used'for my cattle. JELTJE BULTIIUIS, Paris Township. June 3, X385. If your (ll’LlgglSlS or dealers in medicines do not keep these medicines, then send direct to the undersigned and I will send it on receipt of the price. It will pay you to club together and send for one-half or one dozen pounds if your druggist or dealer will not keep it on sale. Ask for Steketce's Condition Powders and Horse Liniment: the Liniment cures any lameness or bleeding. Send for )l‘lL‘e.<. Aildress ’ GEO. G. STEKETEE, Grand Rapids, Mich. GROCERIES! It will be interesting to every Farmer in the vicinity of Grand Rapids to learn that the Wholesale Grocery I-Iouse ARTHUR iiiiiiics 2. co. Iiave Opened a. Mammoth Retail Department, and are selling all goods at much IIOWER PRICES than .any other dealers. SPECIAL INDUCEMENTS will be given large purchasers. OUR STOCK IS LARGE, and embraces everything in the line of Groceries and Provisions. When in town don’t fail to call on us. l\/.lLElIC3‘r-S<%z:CCD- Retail Department, 77 and 79 South. Division St:i:ee’c., GRA NI) RAPIDS, IVIICI-I. 8 dec 5y! [Mention this paper. ] I Centennial G range Farm Gate. VVl£S”l‘ CIIESTI-ZR, Bi"ri.i~:x Co., 0., Aug. i8, 1884. This is to certify that I have had in constant use on my farm, Richar ; ars, and those few words are often cher- useless after they leave the school-room. 3 Before he left me he gave me a beauti- fished longer than you may think. I re- 1 I would not lay anv barriers in the l {"1 blmch 0f SWPCS ‘'3 C3“? to her 35 3 I path‘ of knowledge but rather seek to l Peace Offerlng I 5“PP°5°v mid 35 I 83“? I direct each one into the pursuit of such ‘ them to he’ I 53” her e)'°5 5“ with tears E branches and ‘departments as will give 3 9-‘Id {mm that _m°_m"-‘m 5119 had W0" ["3" her the highest power and usefulness I I193“ _Th_3t ‘l‘,C1d‘~’f't made 3 l3§m‘g I through life. In some studies give our ““PT955‘°n 0“ my mmd 3“d'm3~"Y “mes 3 l have I recalled it when I/have seen dis- 3 member when I was a young teacher, of :1 visitor saying to my pupils, “I believe your teacher is doing all she can for you.” There was not a da_v that I did not think of those words andl seemed to gain new courage from them: and I fnot lost upon our children when we visit them in their school-room. Let us, « as parents. teachers and scholars ever strive to let no opportunity of doing : good pass by unimproved. that when we ' . are weighed in the balance we shall not ' be found wanting. MRS. .~\1\'XA .\r. l.l-2(l.\'ARl). -— How Shall We Educate? Our ‘Children? [Paper read by Mrs. II. ll. (ieorge before ; Branch County Pomona Grange at (iirard, jun. 21. 1886.] ’ M 'or///_v zllar/r-/', I ’atr.'n.r and FrI?Im’.r: The subject assigned me by our “Wor- , thy Lecturer, “How Shall We liducate Our Children?" is a subject that fills~the mind of every true parent, almost from i the first day of that child’s existence. 9 Its education begins much earlier than many of us realize. 'I‘he_.mother’s heart l is the child's first school room. The l parent's examples are first imitated by l the child, whose earliest impressions are fgained from them. Lay it up in your lhearts, all ye who" love your children and desire their happiness, that it is the l home influence that, more than any- ;thing else, goes to determine their fu- l ture; that the first book children read is ltheir parents‘ example, their daily de- f portment. If this is forgotten. we may lfind in the loss of our domestic peace that while children well know the right i path they follow the ‘wrong. If you i would have ‘your instructions and coun-‘ l sels effectual, teach your children to g obey. (iovernment in a family is the ‘great safeguard of religion and morals, i the support of order and the source of 1: prosperity. Nothing has a greater ten- g dendency to bring a curse upon a fami- § ly than the disobedience of children, l and there is no more painful sight than an ungoverned child. Much of the early home education is i left with the mother; therefore she needs often to seek that wisdom which is first i pure, then peaceable, gentle and easy to i be entreated,fullofmercy and goodfruits. :5 Improve the first ten years as the gold- : en opportunity which may never return: it is the seed-time and your harvest de- ' pends on the seed then sown. And as the years roll around when that child is to be placed under the influence of other children in our schools, children i zwhose home education has been of a; ... . . 1 far different nature from its own, who but that parent knows the anxiety? A mother should talk much with her children, to try and impress :1 good pro- nunciation upon them in their first lisp- ing, and watch their earliest accent as they begin to go to school. She should try to be at home when the child returns from school to receive the little fatigued one who has endured the slavery of desks, books, classes, l)ad air. bare walls, and enforced tasks which we call school. The child comes home with burning brow, perhaps a headache, depressed in spirits, to know that all is to —be repeat- ed on the morrow, just in a condition to need a mother's sympathy. Well may we ask, Why are not the children of to- day as strong and hardy as those of the past few generations? Too much is crowded into their young minds, and at too early an age. Too much mental training and not enough physical exer- cise; too much theory and not enough practice and experience. With the boys it is frequently differ- ‘ ent, for after the age of fourteen or fifteen they are compelled by circum- g stances tostay out of school summers E and work; but girls have a different “row to hoe." How many mothers are there among farmers who, broken down . in mind and body, are spending the last remnant of their once vigorous systems in bearing the burdens of their house- hold duties, almost unaided, while their daughters, women grown, indulge in selfish pursuits or idle pleasures. Edu- cated they are, but sometimes we fear in a superficial manner; understand mu- sic some, and all the fancy needlework of theday, all well and desirable in their place, but not to the exclusion of the real duties and necessities of the household; can sweep, dust and arrange the parlors; can cook some (for they expect to keep house themselves some time), but they understand the art of dressing best of all. In many cases mother fills the - complement of woman-of-all-work,while father, toil-worn and weary, foots the bills. Our girls are not destitute of filial love. The errors are those of the head, due largely to the education even of their parents. Let us teach our girls early in life to bear disappointments. to practice self-denial; teach them to be self-reliant, and that it is just as neces- saty and just its respectable for them to labor as it is for our sons. Yet home education and home schools do not give all the discipline or breadth of knowledge every student needs and must have to fully develop the resources of the mind. How shall our children be educated in the hranchcsgnot taught in our common schools and atilfiiie shielded to a great extent from the temptations which constantly beset the inhabitants of cities and smaller towns (for we believe that most farmers have outgrown the superstition that all know also that encouraging words are__ FEBRUARY 15, 1886. the “larnin"' their sons and daughters needed to make them successful in life was a knowledge of the three Rs—“read- in,’ ’ritin’ an‘ 'rithmetic"). We answer, first. by way of preparation let our com- mon schools be made just as good as may be by means of efficient teachers and our hearty co-operation, and also have ready :1 system of township schools. thoroughly graded, and supported by _a tax. In these schools should be taught. in connection with other useful studies, iractical farming for the boys and house- eeping for the girls; meanwhile im- pressing on their minds the real dignity, importance and desirableness of their paternal calling. Could we not in this way instil in their minds a greater love for farm life and the farmer's home? This school should be located in a cen- tral part of the town, which would make it accessible to nearly every child, going from and returning home every day, thereby keeping them under home in- fluence and sparing us, as parents, the ‘pain of seeing our children, although educated as to book-learning, yet may- be sadly deficient in some of the quali- ties which are indispensible to make them able to step out independently and take their places as farmers’ sons and daughters. But especially let us labor to make home education thorough through all the years, yet so genial that our children may find home the happiest place on earth, and in after years shall rise up and “call us blessed." -—-————o>——- Maple Twigs. How much of the life of the ordinary farmer's wife is spent in fretting and wor- rying over the little details that go towards keeping :1 neat and orderly house. If one has the “bump” of order largely developed and also the faculty of commanding :1 regiment, she may be able to keep everything in “apple-pie" order from garret to cellar; but there may be only one woman in fifty who has such desirable gifts. and because the forty-nine have not, must they wear and tear themselves to death in the vain en dcavor to reach the famous peak occu- pied by Mrs. l’ink-of-Neatness? Mrs. I.. has -.1 large family of little folk, for whom she washes. bakes and mends. She manages to do her work cheerfully with the assistance of those same little ones. While her neighbor often felt worn out with less than half her family and no little ones to be tug- ging at her skirts, I wondered why the one should appear cheerful and happy amid many trials while the other was always fretful and worried. So I asked Mrs. L. how she managed to get along so well with her work and always keep herself and children pre- sentable. “Oh, we do what we can and let the rest go,” was her laughing reply. “I can’t stop to watch every bit of dust that falls and run with dust brush or broom. Sometimes there are days to- gether when the finger-marks on doors and windows are very prominent; some- times the little girls are shown these “shortcomings" and directed how to erase them, and they enjoy helping mamma occasionally. I cannot rufile and tuck for so many little “queens," so they wear their garments plain and en- joy their play without fear of spoiling the handsome frock: and, besides, a five-year-old girl can iron her own dress well enough for everyday wear. In the matter of cooking I am spared the trouble of making great quantities of cake and pie, for my husband does not care, for them, and vegetables are better for the children. We are not able to spend much for luxuries, but we enjoy the society of our friends, and appreci ate the cultivated minds of our best authors. We have but little hope of giving our children property_: but we want them to be healthy and vigorous in body and to have cultivated minds and self-reliant dispositions; and with these they will be able to make their way in the world and become prosper- ous men and women. To do this I must be companion, friend and teacher as well as wife, mother and housekeeper. I_cannot be perfect in all of these ‘ac- complishments,’ so I let the least neces- sary work go. As the girls grow up I shall teach them to take up essential threads that I have neglected for want of time and strength through their in- fancy. I try to take care of my health and consider that essential not only to my" own happiness but that of my fami- ly. And I often find that rest is the best medicine’ for mind and body. I know that Mrs. Realnice criticises my housekeeping, and [would like her good opinion; but if I must sacrifice health and strength and the real happiness of my family or her approbation, I think I shall consider the latter of less conse- quence. MAY MAPLE. —-———-—u->———— MAz~"s face is generally the longest when he is the shortes_t, IN accordance with the custom of the day, the Burlington Route is now run- ning California Excursions from the Missouri River in connection with the Denver & Rio Grande, Central, and Southern Pacific Railroads, cormecting nt.0maha and Pacific Junction with regular trains from Chicago, Peoria, St. Louis and other eastern points. Both first-class and cheap rate excursions are run, leaving the Missouri River on the following dates. - ' First Class——Feb.' 3, and 17,10 Los Angeles; March 3, to San Francisco. Low Price'd—To all California emi- grant points, on Wednesdays of every week until June 30 inclusive. FEBRUARY 15, 1886. gcaltlg ztirb . Lawn Tennis. As we noticed in the new department, "Amusements,” that the home as well as the Grange was to be arranged for, we will endeavor to say something in favor of lawn tennis as ahome game of value. It is a game perhaps more adapted to the young than the aged, though elderly people can enjoy it providing their averdupois doesfinot conflict with lively ‘exercise, and it calls all the muscles into action the same as an exhilarating walk, which is so highly recommended for the health. ' ‘ For those who are unacquainted with the game I will say: - ' rackets, two poles, net, balls, guys,ro _ pegs, mallets and book, all in a sum wooden box, and with care will last for years. . - - The net is stretched in any level place where croquet can be played to advan- tage, though a large ground is better. Upon either side of the net are courts‘ marked with fine’ land plaster; or. better’ still, thin whitewash, and the game con- sists in sending the balls by aid of‘ the rackets from one court to the other. It can be played by two pbrsohs, but makes lively work for the players: four make an easier game. The book explains the score and the manner of serving the balls; in fact, makes the game very plain to a novice. The players come in the house in a de- lightful glow, with rosy cheeks and sparkling eyes. Our book calls for “Horseman’sLawn Tennis.” qr-ii..or.. —-————