" THE BE FIRST VOLUME.-li——No.3r. i WHOLE NUHBER23x. t ".4R.MER IS OF MORE COJVSEQ UENCE T.H.d.?V' TE’ FARJII, ./1./VD SHO ULD A COLDWATER, MICH.. APRIL 1,i18sé.i I MPRO VED.” i Printed by A. J. ALDRICH & CO., '( Publishers of the COLDWATER REPUBLICAN. OFFICIAL DIRECTOR Otlioen National Grange. )Ia«u'rr—P’U'1' DAKDEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iriisissippi omruer-JAMES C. Dl-{AP}-2R....... . . .M chuseus /,4“,-5-_M0RT, WHITEHEAD . . . . . . . . . .New jersey stnpur-1-J. E. HALL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Wat Virginia ,g,,,-,1,-gggt 5:;-.-uari1—W. H. STINSON . .Ncw. Hampshire C’baplax'n—-A._l. ROSA . . . . . . . . . . .. Trea.rtrer—F. M. MCDOWELL . . . . . . . S¢¢‘rt'!a77——_lNO. TRIM BLE, 514 F St.,VV ngton. D.C. G-are Ki-¢;cr—l -It -- ..x __ = -7 ., i-fi‘uvnvflIIm-u-nun-«.—-op-mam--var-.—o as-we-.-«g-uxw.-«aw -- the Grange be the means of brea.k- ing up this business by replacing it with that Sweeter and better kind of Cain the fruits of which we all love so much. 0. R. —~—-——-——-——-- - The Coin" Problem FAIRLAND, March 6, 1886. Among the jottings of Feb. 15 is one from Bro. Collin complaining of being in the dark as to what is involved in th-e silver question. Judge Ramsdell"s article is a masterly presentation of the case, but it argues the question rather than explains it, and the same may be said of almost every- thing written on either side of this most important question. Perhaps, then, a few thoughts about the general princi- ples involved may be in order. . Money is the yardstick by which all ‘values are measured. It is extremely desirable that this yardstick should-at all times be of the same length, but un- fortunately this is impossible. ' Gold and silver, on which the money of all civilized nations is based, are among the most stable products of human labor, —‘ but ave both" subject to fluctuations in" value exactly the same as wheat, corn or potatoes, though in a less degree,and as wheat may be high and corn low, or the reverse, so gold may be high and silver low or vice versa. They are both governed by the same laws of supply and demand as are all the rest of the world’s products. The real value of a gold dollar is what the gold it contains is worth in the world’s market. When gold is high it is worth more, and when low, less. The value of the silver dollar is in like man- ner governed by the price of silver. _The fact that either a piece of gold or Silver has been through the United States mint does not fix its ’value__but does set- tle any question as to its purity or weight. ' _ ' ‘ The weight of all coins is fixed by law and could W1)’ be chased bl’ changing the law; when the law estab- lishing our coinage system ,Wa_S, pa-S5.¢d: the silver in the silver dollar and the gold in the gold dollar were of_ equal value, and , if, the fiuctuationsfin _,§‘h€ value of the two. metalsuhad 130$ 511106 made one high and the other low at the same time no question, such as we now face, could have arisen. As the case now stands the gold in the gold 110113-1¢_lS worth about one fifth more than the sil- ver in the silver dollar, and the qU€Sti0n reduced to its simplest terms is which ought to be changed to adjust its value to the other. Up to this time the legal itender quality which the law gives to “What was that?” asked Wood-. both alike has served to keep both in circulation on equal terms, but as gold {coin is less in circulation than it was, the old oakm but/5:! I/mt /lung in Me well, ‘= say three or four years ago, it is plain that it is either being exportei or else is being hoarded somewhere on account of its greater value, which shows that the limit to which the legal tender qual- ity can keep the two in circulation on equal terms when they are not of equal value has been reached. If the silver dollar is an honest dollar (which I main- tain is the case) then the government in paying the national debt in gold gives too much and so robs the taxpayer and citizens generally for the benefit of. the bondholder; while, if it is not an honest dollar in this respect, I, for one, fail to understand how it can be an honest dol- lar when put in circulation among the people. ' A lance at one other point and I am through. The old coinage laws, that first established a money system for the United States, expressly established the silver dollar as the unit of value. Fol- lowing out this idea, when adifference of value between the gold and silver dollar first occurred, the gold was changed to adjust its value to the silver unit, a second change became necessary and it was again the gold standard that was changed, this having been the es- tablished rule up to the time the national debt was contracted. I believe it should be followed now; “that the debt he paid in what it was contracted in.” JOHN H. ROGERS. llerrien County, Mich. IOWA. I Al.G0.\’.\ GRANGE is now more than a dozen years old and never has had any discords to se- riously disturb its peace and harmony. Sonic- times it was so peaceable that its quiet was mis- taken for the quiet of‘ death. Last fall it was thought best to inaugurate a war. The Grange was divided into two equal parties under the lea- dership of chosen captains. The contest was as to which side should do most for the Grange. A tarifi” of credits was agreed upon——so many points for speeches, essays, declamations, recita- tions, vocal and instrumental music, propositions for membership, ornaments for the hall, etc., etc. The contest was to go on until the lat meeting in February when a feast was to be prepared for the Grange at the expense of the losing party. And that accounts for the crowds about the Grange Hall to—day in spite of the storm. jolly- good dinner is being disposed of by a.jol good crowd, the day being given up to feasting and social intercourse. As a means of interesting members in Grange work and inducing them to engage in it, this contest has proved a very great success. Ii. Algona, Iowa, Feb. 27, I886. E . OUR Grange, No. 1719, organized July I873, is still among the living Granges of Iowa, and is in a good healthy condition with brighter prospects for the future. We meet once amonth and often more in the winter months. The storms were so severe we did not install our officers until last month. llro. Blackford, Master Iowa State Grange, was with us and twenty members of Al- gona Grange came up and we hada glorious time. \Vc passed some good resolutions and, thank God, have stuck to them and aie now reaping the benefits. E. \\'. I.ON()VAR. secretary. ' M1CllIGA.\'. I wxxr to tell you how the V'isi‘roi: is appre- ciated by good, sound men. ’ I handed the last number to the President of the Macomb and St. Clair Mutual Fire Insiiraiice Co. He glanced at the address of our Worthy Master Woodman, then read your editorial on the labor question. He said “This is the most sensible I ever saw on the subject.” What is the subscription price of this paper? I replied, “Fifty cents.” Here is the money, be sure and begin with this number. This article is worth the money. C. 1'. TIII-: relation of capital and labor is a difficult question to solve. Co-operation, as you‘ say, seems now the most feasible way out; but whether it is to come through associate effort of the laboring class like the Rochdale movement or on M. Godin‘s plan of capital reaching down to help labor up, are questions which in my opinion time alone can answer. Again there are doubts about co-operation being as success- ful in free America as in some other countries where the laborer is more docile and accustomed to control. A somewhat distinguished labor advocate has said that a co-operative enterprise to be success- ful must have an autocrat at the head of it’. The difliculty with Americans is, they all want to be autocrats.‘ They lack that willingness to be di- rected, that confidence in leaders which charac- terize the old world laborer. Right here in Al- legan we find one of the main ditficulties to be that too many stockholders want to be boss; they will take stockfif ‘the store‘ is managed to suit‘ them, or they will not take stock if their whims are not complied with. The average American has too much independence to voluntarily subject himself to the discipline necessary for success. He don’t like to surren- der the control to a manager or board of direc- tors, and in his eagerness to collect dividends is apt to lose sight of the fact that the ultimate ob- ject of co-operation is not so much material gain as the development ofzi higher civilization, for there are moral as well as material benefits in co-operation. W. H. ELY. \\'lll'rllER ARE wit DRIFTll\'G? Brother farmers, mechanics and laboring men who toil to produce the wealth of our common country, what is the outlook for the future? Shall we, as in the past, continue to work for the election to office of these loud-mouthed political tricksters, and office-seeking politicians, who, as soon as elected, ignore our wants and interests and proceed to sellius out, and become the will- ing tools of the moneyed aristocracy, who, to a great extent, have become rich through class laws, framed and passed by these tools, elected by our votes and then purchased with the money unjustly wrung from the toiling masses? Such seems to be. the rule instead of the exception. Is it not disgusting to see the sophistry and trickery practiced by these party leaders? They will talk up some honorable man perhaps, in or- der to hold the party together till it is too late to make other nominations, and then throw him overboard and put before the people a man di- rectly interested in some great monopoly. Now, if we would correct these evils we must elect farmers and mechanics to positions of trust. Then why not step out of such rotten hulks and organize a farmers’ and mechanics’ party and put in nomination men who dare take an independ- ent stand for the right. In view of the present \ commotion it would seem that such a move would be practical, and that such men could be found who would be willing to do all in their power to correct the flagrant outrages practiced on the wealth producing classes at the present time? We certainly can hope for nothing much better at the hands of those who have brought this state of things about, than a continuance of the same. Shall we grin and bear until the last straw is placed upon the camel’s back, or shall we repent while there is yet time, and try to retrieve some of our vested rights while yet we may? NOT FROM AN OF!-‘ICE SEEK!-IR. CI.I.\'T0:\‘ County Pomona Grange, No, 25, held its March session on the 17th at South Riley Grange Hall. Although the roads were bad we have never had a fuller audience since the Grange was organized, and the reports from Sub- ordinate Granges have never been more encour- aging. At each meeting of the Pomona Grange, which is thirteen timesin the year, we hold three sessions—one in the forenoon, one in the after- noon and a public meeting in the evening. These public meetings, I think, have done much to strengthen the Grange. They are well attended by Patrons and outsiders, and are made interest- ing to all by songs and recitations, by essays and discussions on various topics, in which all are in- vited to participate. The next meeting will be at Fowler where beer is plenty as water, and the question for public discussion will be li’e5a/zed, “That it would be better for the present generation to regulate the liquor traffic than to prohibit it." For the last sixty yearsl have seen enough of the rcjgu/nliutz and shall take the side of unqualified prohibition if I stand alone 1:07." aiid/iwrezu-r. iftll-!'l‘l.A.\Il) l{lI.I.. Clinton County. I jI‘sT catch up my pencil to cI‘I(l<)l’.\C what “Charity S,“ says about filling this page with cooking recipes. As she says, every paper has more or less of this kind of “literature,” so let the \'Isn‘t)R be used for mixing the ingredieiits for intellectual food. ' A dear friend sent me, a few days ago, :1 pau- sy, bright and fresii from its winter bed, with these \VOl'd>', “this is the first and only one, plczusc accept it, dear friend, because I send it enibziluied in love." I mention this to bring out a thought on friendship. Aunt Prue, a sliort time ago. said in answer lo a question, "my most valued friends are those who make me feel better for having met them. * * Those who bring to the surface the best I have to give, and whose presence creates a desire to always give only the best, and to make that best better," etc. Now that is just what this friend is to me. I have personally known her only through one short session of the State Grange, but had pre- viously made her acquaintance through the Vis- ITOR, and a correspondence through nearly six years has endeared her to me in the same ratio her words imply. I have an object in giving this “bit of history.” Our beloved Order is art the bottom of this and the VISITOR the medium’: Would not I be an ungrateful wretch to be luke- warm in my devotion to either? My own Grange think mc a pudding stick, for I keep them stirred up. I have a warm place in my heart for every contributor, for they each are a brother or sister, and I mentally visit with them all. No one likes to know how people look when we reaz their written thoughts. I could not go to the State Grange this year on account of illness, and I DO want to know how Cortland Hill lookd. Will not some one give a pen portrait of him? This is not from any sinister motive or any dd- sign contemplated by an 01.1) MAID. f “TM-ii-‘. AIM” are two words that should bi: committed to memory by every one, and not for- gotten. “Take aim," you say, “what at?” \\'e answer, at Jamal/ling. Do not go through lift: wasting your ammunition, your time, talent, and energies in shooting at empty space. We be- lieve there is not a person in our Order but has some object in view, either for pleasure or profit. If there are any who have not, we say, get some object, and take aim at it, and steady aim too‘. Our advice is, aim high; for as most objects of life are in the future and at :1 distance. there is no danger of overshooting the mark. Who ever heard of anyone who accomplished more in life than he had aimed to do. The game the hun- ter gcts is just what he aims at; so if in life we aim at trifies we cannot expect :1 life full of no- ble deeds or one ending with great results. Just so with our noble Order of Patrons of lIusb:i.nd- ry. \Ve cannot expect to do great good or ac- complish the end for which our Order was estab- lislied unless we iinitedly aim at something that will bring about the desired good. We think there is not a single friend of agri- culture but will acknowledge that the Grange has done much good, nor one that can say it has not brought down the game at which it has aim- ed. Biit what has been done is only a begin- ning of what may be accomplished if we only inake use of the advantages afforded us by our Order. So let us either wake up and take aim at the evils of which we complain. or sit down and stop gruniblinrv. II-‘ the privilege of representation in the Pos- tal Jottings were denied Gilead Grange, No. 400, P. of IL, without doubt its entire member- ship would protest vigorously. During nearly three years in which I have read the VISITOR, if my memory and observation serve me correctly, not a single item has appeared to the credit of our Grange, Therefore, be it known unto you that while in this respect we are sadly deliri- quent, we claim to be one of the best equipped Granges in the State. Our membership is no. We have just admitted a class of eleven, all young people. We meet semi-monthly in a beautiful hall, well furnished, with kitchen, din- ing-room, horse sheds, oil house, etc., all the property of the Grange. \Vorthy Master Luce, of the State Grange, is our Lecturer, so you may rest assured that business mar/er. That is one secret of interest. We don’t know anylhin about the decline of the Grange,. but believe it, to be a grand institution. one having a mission in the world. . AGRICOLA. Gilead, Mich. IN looking through the columns of the VISIT- on I do not see anything in reference to Dewitt Grange. Perhaps a few words in regard to it will be in order. DeWitt Grange is alive and in a prosperous condition, both financially and in membership. We have good earnest workers for the Order, and among these a live lecturer. She believes in keeping the ball rolling. We have printed programs for each quarter in ad- vance, consisting of subjects for discussion, se- lect readings. recitations, essays and music, which are well carried out at each meeting. I think programs printed in advaifle tend to keep up a better interest than the old plan of making out programs from one meeting to another. Yours fraternnlly, A. E. I). EDITOR GRAYSGE VIsI‘I'0R:—Pursuant to a call of Kalamazoo County Pomona Grange to be held at Eureka Grange, No. II, on the 19th, the Patrons met from Van Buren County, Allegan County and Texas Grange as well as the mem- bers of Eureka Grange. The day being all that could he wished for we had nothing to regret but the condition of the roads on the prairies and clay soils which hindered the attendance of the oflicers of the Pomona Grange. A bountiful re- past was had such as the members of Eureka Grange always have on an~o:casion of this kind. Although somewhat disappointed we were not to be beaten by way of entertainment. Brother David Woodman was given the floor to relate the benefits of his observations in his visit to California which soon gave us a program for en- tertainment for the afternoon, it giving us many points of comparison in regard to the situation of the farmers of Michigan and those of the Golden State. Having some present from the State of New York who were willing to give us the situation of the farmers in the Empire State as well as one who had recently visited his par- cntal home in Vermont, we did not lack for" the program given by the Worthy lecturer, Bro. Cox, although we much regreted his absence. The recitation given by Mrs. Stevens on the Bat- tle of Bunker Hill was very entertaining. The aftemoori was soon passed, our meeting a de- cided success, and all went home desirous that the Pomona Grange make another appointment in the near future. o. i-. iionrox, Lecturer. WI-: think it may be of interest to the Patrons in the State to know that Lecturer Mayo, in his last trip out, organized four new Gr:inges—two in Huron County, one in Sanilac and one in Ne- waygo. All are organized under favorable au- spices, are out of the towns, in good communi- ties, and bid fair to be successful working Granges. The one in .\'ewaygo starts with 45 new iiieinbers, and they think they will soon bring the number up to sixty. The work goes bravely on in the Stare. We regret to say that the good man has returned home sick-—\ve think from over work, for since the 6th of January he has delivered fifty-three public addresses besides exemplifying the iimvritten work several times, and taking members through the various degrees. .\Ii:s. )l.~\\’0. Il.»\Ixi:itInui—: Grunge was once a strong Grange both in numbers and zeal, but many of the best members went to Kansas and the weak stopped by the way, but a few earliest ones coiitiiiueil on, althougli last siiiiiiiier it lookeil as if we had l().~i our grip. In the fall we tried the effect of a good oyster supper. Allcziirie and brought (3 new names; others, who were counted as «lead, l’elIt‘\\'L:il their niembeisliip, so that now the outlook is the best tliatit has been for the last eight or ten years, as there are many more that we expect will come and request the (late Keeper to open that they may conieiii as l£Il)(>l’€l'.\' lll the field. We have continued to hold o_vsiei~ suppers once in four weeks. W. II. c. Brto'riii:it Conn:-—lt is with p‘..~,a:-urc that I read the jottings from the different (iraiiges, but I never have heard a word from Union Grunge, 292, and being .1 member of that Grange I will try and tell you how we are getting along. We number about 30 izicmbers, and there are always enough there to call :1 meeting: but our members are not as cnthusi.i.~tic as I wish they were, for we have a good many farnicrs and their families in our vicinity that, in my way of think- ing, ought to be induced to join the Grange. I think there is .'i remedy forthis if rightly applied. “'4: have held literary exercises at our liall every two weeks, and they liavc met with decided suc'~ ccss. A. :\i.\Tk(L\'. ’ lattlc Creek, March I4, 1886. I WILL some of the readers of the VIsi'i‘<.-it ex!- plain through its columns what is the best method of cooking feed for hog.-', steaming or boiling? Also how much would afeed cooker cost and where could one be obtained? . Barry tjoiiniy. A. D. FRl"..\’Cll. ’l'iIURnF.R, Lenawee County, Mich. I-Jnrioit ORA:-ioi~: Visiroi<:—WIll you please ask the readers of the Visiroit in regard to incu- bators——if they are profitable; _wh_icli kind is best; where they can be obtained, and the ex} peuse, and oblige areader of your paper. - MRS. J. «z A. I H»\\‘I-2 but recently become 9. reader of your valuable paper, and like it very much indeed, and I thought a word from some member of our Grange would be acceptable to you. We have over forty members in our Grmige and two or three more are waiting to take the degrees. Ile- fore Christmas the ladies of our Order chal- lenged the gentlemen to a literary contest, and the side that was beaten was to buy the oysters for an oyster supper. “:\~< luck would have it” the gentlemen came out two counts alit-ml, but they very gallantly offered to buy the oysters if the ladies would cook them and the other cat- ables that were required to satisfy their appe- tites. \\'e did not object, and had our oyster supper the 22d of Feliriiary at llro. liiiblirrk, and never li.-id a better time. .\lRS. <.:i..-um ii<)nr.k'I‘s. lloaidman Valley Grange, Kalkaskzi Co. Ii.-'lRR\' (,'oU.\‘I‘Y Pomona Grange, No. 26, l’. of ll., coiivetied at Glass Creek Grange llall, Feb. 26. according to ‘previous notice, the Worthy _\l-aster in chair. The day though cold was very pleasant, and inembcrs of Pomona and Subordi mite Graiiges of the County gathered at the ball so that it was filled. Grange called to order at Ii o’clock. Brother l\'ewland. gave .us an ad- dress of welcome, followed by Sister Newland with a poem entitled, “Welcome to Pomona,” and in a very able and appropriate mauiier gave Pomona Grange a very cordial welcome; then Brother Stone, of Union Grange, No. 648, gave the response. We then listened to the reports of the Subordinate Granges, which were present- ed iii writing, showing the condition and stand- ing of each Grange, and we find them in a pros- perous condition. The reports show a gain of fifty members since January I, IS86; then listened to an original poem by Sister Anna \Villiams, after which the question was taken up, namely: “How shall we extend Grange principles and se- cure for them the respect and attention they dc‘- serve?” Opened by Brother Parker, of Johns- town Grange, and then the question was dis- cussed for some time. We then had an essay by Sister Smith, of Glass Creek Grange. Question: “Is strict discipline necessary in Grange work?” Opened by Brother Chester Honeywell, of Prai- rieville Grange, then fully discussed. We then listened to music, after which we had a recess of an hour and a half for dinner. After dinner came some Grange work with closed gates, after which we had some splendid literary exercises "which consisted of poems. es- says, recitatious, selections and declamations, lasting until evening. Evening session in the fifth degree, and during the session eight subor- dinate members took the degree of Pomona. CHARLES W. BIGGS, secretary. Bitori-rut T. F. Moore gave several very inter- esting lectures in this northern part of Lapcer County about the middle of February with good results to attentive audiences We wish such men as Bro. Moore were more numerous through- out the State. We would have strong hopes of having large additions to the membership. T 0 keep good lecturers in the field and circulate the VISITOR are the chief means to build up our Order. There is no portion of the Yisirok that I like to read better than the Jottings. Patrons, do not weary in writing for the Jottings page, and please give us your name in full with each article and it will be prized all the more. Mont- gomery Grange, No. 549, is still alive and slowly progressing in point of numbers. . We have met with a great many drawbacks since we started out as a Grange, the chief being the loss of many of our best members by demit, but our prospect is bright for the future. In point of iii- terest in Grange work we aim to stand in the front rank of the Grauges of the County. Our motto is “onward.” WM. A. MO.\"l”GO.\lERY. Sanilac County. .- w Wonriiv Mastrn Luca came to Bradley, Thursday, March ii, and gave a public lecture in the church of an hour or more to a crowded house with good results; then adjourned to Brad- ley Grange Hall where he proceeded to organ- ize a new Grange with about 20 new members and ten or more old Granges. After -the elec- tion of officers Grange adjourned two hours. At 7;3o p. m., Worthy Master called to order and proceeded to install the officers elect which was ' done very nicely and. very much to the satisfac- tion of all present, After this work was conclu- i ded the Worthy Master exemplified the unwrit- } ten work in all the four degrees, then the chair was given to \Vorthy Master Ward (who, by-the- -I way, is a first-class Patron). The first motion be- l fore the house was, “What shall we call our new Grange.” The name of Bradley Grange was unanimous. jurisdiction lines were fixed and the Grange proceeded to work. Several ques- tions were asked of Master I.uce relative to proper vi‘-orkings in the Grange which were an- swered correctly and with promptness Whicbif fully lived up to, may enable any Grange to siicceed. Several of the new and old mem- bers rctired to the ante-room and proceeded to work their way in, which was very nicely done. One mischievous old member tried to enter without being properly equipped, was forced out for a time, but, however, arrayed himself proper- ly and came in. After getting in he gave his reasons for trying to enter to test the new Steward. After voting thanks to Bro. Luce the Grange closed in due fonn. '1‘. G. A. Tm: premium which Michigan gives girls for being bad is :1 thorough industrial training at Adrian at the expense of the State. Why not give the good girls acliance to re- ceive aniridiistrial training at the Agricultural ifollegc at Lansing? Educate every girl as if you expected at some future day she might be a poor widoiv with six small cliildren to clothe and educate. Such .1 training will not hurt the girl and may prove a great blessing. Answer to Ruth Rcstly: “What is the first requisite of a model home.” Love! With this,a very paor place is home. Without it. :1 palace and great riches will not be home. Miss u. l\‘ looking over the VISITt>R of .\l.‘.fCll I we saw the Jottiiig written by Faruicr. of Sherwood. \\'c lllltl read and rc-rcail it before. and as we read it over again we thought we would write a jotting, not to criticise, but to let lfarmer know that we appreciate his jotting and hope llt: will write more. We are glad that there I‘ :1 farmer oiitsiile the Grange who will wield the pen in be- half of the (;R.\xt;i; \ ISHDR. He says: “Although not a l’:iti'oii. l have been an ardent .<.i1ppni'lcr of the GK.\.\'::I-2 \'ISIl‘uR, and to do witliout it would be :1 gl'l)\\ llljblsllcti to iny-- sclf as a. farmer, my family and 1licGrfinge." llrothcr, did you ever think you were doing yourself, your family and the Graiigc an injustice- by holding back while the Grange isc:-lliiig loudly for help from the farmers in the conimunity where you live? .~\-gain he says, "The Vl.\'l'l‘OR is the only paper in our great State tiini we can strictly rely on in stanrling for and with a Cl:‘l..i\', on \vho~'.e shoul- ders rest the world, like the fabled Atlas. Yet, with this mighty leverage in our grasp, we fami- ers do but little save trudging and grumbling." Right agarn, brother, but we ask who makes the V'isi'i‘on? We are proud to :ui~iwcr, “The,-— Grange." .\'ow do not think we ignore the va.sL assistants, for we do not; but we will say that if there were no Granges in this State, there would. homes and show to usthat the farmers whose names are enrolled upon the Patrons" roll book are something besides “trudges and grumblers.” llc says, too, that the “harvest is great and the- laborers are few.” There again he is right, but are we (the Grange) not calling for laborers? Are we not calling for harvesters and gleauers to help save the seed we are sowing as it ripens for the harvest? Shall our call be in vain? It is" you, your wife, sons and daughters that we want to help in the l]Vfll'\‘L’Sl. Shall we have them? Or shall you ans'.\'cr when asked where tliou has gleaned, “.\ly brow is clouded, and I am empty- handcd, becriuse I sought the ll3l'\'€.\l. field so late that the golden shc:‘.\‘es bad all been carried away by others and only :i barren field remained. for me. "' Brother, tlit-re u ill always be rich liarvcs: fields in the Grange, that need laborers; so do- not delay, but send in your name and we, as 3 Patron, will :l.\:-uI‘t: you .1 welcome by the mem- bers of the Grange that is located in your town. —~ A l'A'l'RO!\'. Si).\tI~‘. time ago l announced through the Vis- l'l‘0l{ that the Maiiistcc District Poiiiuiia Grange, No. 21, \V'7lllIl give book prizes for Ui‘.".ilOllL~l, es- s:t_vs and dcclaiimtioiis, to be (lt.'llVt‘.l'(.'(l before the public meeting of sziicl Grange. 'l'hiiikin;; that soine of the l’air-ma tlimughout. the State who are interested in getting; up litera- ry entertriiimicnts, both for Siibordiniite and l)isIi'ict Grauges, would like to hear how our scheme has succeederl, l concliided to write you a few lines in regaril to the matter. Imay say without tloulit that the l‘cSllllb1LS been good; that it has stimiilated the Patrons in the District to literary exertions which they oth- erwise would not have «lone; that the public en- tertaiunienls have been of :1 liiglier nature, hav- ing required more thouglit and study, and that the exercises have been generally creditable to thosc participating. To say that the scheme was-. a complete success would be saying too much, because in some cases the result reached was not so satisfactory as desired, on account of ii misun- derstanding or lack of knowledge of the rules governing the matter. Yet in all cases good re- sults were obtained. Whether the scheme will be continued another year or not has not been decided. Patrons, put on your thinking caps and come to the next. meeting-prepared to carry out your views. Among the many good exercises delivered at the last meeting of said District Grangein Pleas- anton Grange Hall was an oration by Bro. James Mcl)iarniid on the “Game Laws," respecting the preservation of deer. The ground taken was that the law is unjust, cruel, immoral, and un- wise, and that it never was intended to protect the deer. After which the following resolution was offered and carried, and ordered sent to the Visrroii for publication: lihrolwd, That it is the opinion of this Grange that the game laws in regard to the preservation of deer should be repealed. This i$:il.'queStl0Il'.'lllat should interest every citizen of Micliigan-, as nearly all the essential princi(ples of manhood and womanhood are in- volve . Patrons, take hold of the question and see that the law is repealed. ' A discussion of this question will probably draiv. out many who have never written for the VISITOR. Bro. C. I-Iill will undoubtedly take the affirmative after careful thought and considera- tion of the views of others, as we always find him on the side of right and justice. CHAS. 1\ICl')IARM!D. Dons Bro. Cortland Hill really believe that Gov. Alger and ex-Gov. llegole are thieves? Does he believe they ever stole one dollar from the State of Michigan? I think he would hate to say so, and yet he conveys that idea in Postal Jottings of March 15. Our children and young people who read the \'ISI'roR make no allowance for extravagant statements, and Bro. Hill should qualify his remarks. I have nothing to say against the statement that these gentlemen used large sums of money to “get there.” Am sorry to say that I believe it, too. I regret that Bro. C G. Luce is not to be a candidate forGovernor. What doithe brothers and sisters think of the Ohio State Grange uniting with the Labor Leagues of Ohio? Do you believe in the plan of “boycotting?” Do you believe in strikes, shutting up shops, stopping trains, etc.? Let's hear from some of you on the subject. Grange is having very interesting M. T. COLE. meetings. Lenawee County. —— FARMERS Institutes are no longer luxuries but necessities, where new and bright ideas are brought out, new thoughts are presented, and a greater love for the progression is ' ' amount of work done by Brother Cobb and his. be no such v. elcomc \-lsI'|‘0R to come into our‘ time for preparation. .§..__ . .._ ' “Strikes fl . APRIL 1, 1896. "4 fiitt fitting: fiigitnr. 0 9 Published on the First and Fifteenth of every month, _AT 50 CENTS PER ANNUM Eleven Copies for $5.00. J. T. COBB, Editor and Manager, SCHOOLCRAFT, Micii. §‘Remittances should be by Registerecl Letter, Money Order or Draft. 3 This pajizr 5: rent only a: art/cred '% andpaidfor in advance. Single copy, six months, . . . . . . . . .$ 25 Single copy, one year, . . . . . . . . . . . 5o Eleven copies, one year, . . . . . . . . . 5 oo To to trial subscribers for three months we will send the Visrifok for . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. I oo Sample copies free to any address. . Address, J. T. COBB, SCHOOLCRAI-"l‘, Mich. Remittances may be made to us in postage stamps, or by postal note, money order, or regis tered letter. If you receive copies of the paper beyond your time of subscription it is our loss not yours. We aim to send every Ill.lIl‘tl)(l of the paper for the time paid for, then strike out the name if not renewed. Renewals made promptly are a matter of much convenience, and we re- spectfully solicit such that no numbers be lost to you. Advise this office at once of a change in your address, or if numbers fail to reach you. cH1LD1gg_1ys DAY. At the late session of the State Grange the following was adopted: Rtsolvtd, That the Worthy Master proclaim a Children’s Day, to be universal throughout the State, and that the same be announced in the VISITOR. In cheerful obedience to this mandate of the State Grange, I do proclaim Thursday, the roth day of June, 1886, as Children’s Day, to be observed as such by the Patrons of the State of Michigan. In some localities a Chil- dre ’ Day has been observed with mu interest and profit to old and young. This will be the first attempt to inaugurate the day allover the State and it is hoped it will prove a grand success. To this end the efforts of all are in- voked. The notice is issued in ample And while we cannot foretell what the weather will be let us go right on as if we knew it would be all that we could desire. I am ad- monished by some experienced persons that questions will arise and be asked in relation to methods and plans for the observance of the day, and in anticipa- tion of thisI now invite Sister Mayo, who is the originator of this particular plan for a universal children’s day, to briefly sketch the outline of a plan to aid others. This should not be laid out in detail, but just a few hints. Fraternally, C. G. Luca, ‘ Master State Grange. —-———————-—no—-—————————— The “Visitor” at Town Meeting. Canvassers for the VISITOR please have in mind our offer in the last issue——five copies one year for $2, or the remaining nine months of this year for thirty cents. Radicals Reviewed. We had not expected to say more about the Knights of Labor in this num- ber, but a column, cut from a late num- ber of the Inter Ocean, sent us by a friend whose name appears at the head of the first of the two articles that cover, the column, demand some reply. The articles are headed respectively, and Boycotting” and “The Striking Farmer," and are different only in this—both are so very radical that we can tie to very little of either." In the first article it is alleged that “fifteen thousand men paralyze the business of three or four states having a population of five millions of people, and affecting the business, liberty and happiness of millions more of the people of the United States. For what? Because a man was discharged rightfully or wrong- fully on a Texas railroad.” And the writer goes on to recite the hard luck, ‘ in a business way and otherwise, that is inflicted on these millions of people by the lawless conduct of that.I5,ooo men, quoting from the Constitution of the United States to prove theextent of their wickedness, and presenting as_ a solution of the labor question this mild recommendation: “Let the people arise in their majesty and put an end to thls violating of the Constitution and laws of the United States, if necessary, at the point of the bayonet and with Gatling n5.” * * * * * “Let us have peace at all hazards, at any price, throughout the length and breadth of mi; great he -' Now “peace" is a good thing to have ' and we are in favor of it But 3001110’ 't seems history shows that men hiilvleafi-dm time ’to,time been fighting for it since the world began. EV¢fYb°dY knows that something is the matter-- . that this country has a case that needs treatment, but the pre_scriPti°n E‘-°‘(’,'.'“' mended we fear would aggravate t e is- case. We have no faith’ in it. The’ people of this country have not been taught respect for law either by law- makers, by civil ofiicers charged with its execution, or by corporations. What are the lessons taught the people by the judicial department of the government when months and thousands of dollars are expended in the farce of attempting to convict a wealthy rascal? How have railroads regarded their contracts with the general government? and how have they sacrificed hundreds of thousands of stockholders by a management that might be very properly labeled robbery? Until civilization has made several very long strides forward it won't look well to be making such an ado over the fact that the innocent suffer by the acts of other people. That happens in every line of life every day and everywhere. In contests, where large numbers are in- volved, this feature is immensely im- portant and should have more weight than it does. There always have been disagree- ments among men and it is reasonable to presume there always will be; and it is seldom true that the blame is all on one side. The one thing more than any other that commends itself to our ap- proval is the willingness of the Knights of Labor to settle all differences by ar- bitration. The matters involved are such that they cannot be reached by courts, and if they could, life is too short to seek such a tribunal for a re- dress of grievances. The other article, “A striking Farmer,” presents a big scheme, and invites the farmers of five States and one Territory to “strike" after this fashion. “Let the five States and one Territory as named above immedi- ately proclaim to the world that during the season of 1886 the plow shall stand still within their borders; the drag and the seeder shall rest under the cow-shed, except only enough to grow food for their own families and provender for their farm animals. “If you have debts let them go over until another year; if you have interest to pay go to work by the month or the day to pay it. You have as much right to do this as the Eastern nail manufac- turers have to shut up their nail mills when nails get cheap, and open them when nails get scarce. “Proclaim that no plows shall run in those States for the public this summer, and my word for it, you will find the freight lines and Eastern money kings in your barn—yards in less than six weeks.‘ hat in hand, asking, want?’ " All that is wanting to make this scheme complete is a patent on it with extensive advertising of individual, town and county rights for sale. ‘What do you Shoudy and Oats. By the way of a neighb of Mr. Shoudy we learn of his retirement from the Bohemian oat business, and the same correspondent lets a little light in on Mr. Shoudy’s statement that “five Granges in my neighborhood made pur- chases of Bohemian oats," &c. He says it has been years since any of these dupes of Shoudy’s belonged to the Order, and that he, with the rest, were suspended years ago,” and adds, “These swindlers have disappeared from the neighborhood. It got too hot for them.”‘ With the note was a clipping from a Decatur paper showing up the swindlers in Berrien County with the following certificate of character from reliable authority: DEPARTMENT OF STATE. COLUMBUS, 0., March 12, 1886. lN REPLY To YOURS OF MARCH ii. A. B. fnfinsan, E.rg., Demlur, Mirk. ‘DEAR SIR:—These seed companies are incor- porated for the “Sale of Seed and Grain,” not for the fraudulent business in grain they are do- ing. They are ALL doing business on the same principle, and it is a principle which amounts to a fraud and a swindle. However honestly these companies might try to conduct their business, if conducted any length of time, it becomes abso- lutely impossible for them to redeem their bonds. Thus they sell a man too bushels of grain and give him a so-called bond binding them to sell 200 bushels for him at the same price less a commission of 25 per cent. To sell 200 bushels for him a bond of 400 bushels must be given to some one else. To sell the 400 bushels abond of Soobushels must be given. And so it doubles up each time, 100, 200, 400, 8oo, 1600, 3200,‘ etc., until a time must come, if the business is prolonged, when all the money in the State of Michigan would not redeem these bonds. In point of fact these companieshavc no intention of redeeming their bonds, except in exceptional cases as a “bait.” They have ruined thousands of farmers in Ohio. Our courts are flooded with suits. A bill is pending in our Legislature mak- ing their operations a penitentiary offence. They have been driven from Ohio by our press and pub- lic sentiment into Michigan and Indiana where the people are more gullible. These seed com- panies have no tangible property. Their capital is capital authorized and not paid in. Their stockholders are non residents of Michigan, gen- erally, and unknown to parties there. You can- not warn your farmers too strongly. ‘V/‘cry Truly, , _ W. S. WALKER, Chief Clerk. We don't like to give space month after month showing up this miserable business. Men seem anxious to be swindled—to get something for nothing, and it seems necessary to keep caution- ary signals flying. All that may be said will not prevent some from taking chances, but constant hammering will, perhaps, keep some from “feeling this buz—saw-just to see if it is in motion. ’ Wr. uxca upon every friend of the paper, whether appointed a solicitor or not, to give some time and effort on town meeting day to secure subscribers for this paper. We cannot succeed with the paper without your help. Shall we have it? About that Alliance. During the week of the State Conven- tion of the Knights of Labor at Lansing, every paper that came to our table gave some account of the work of the Con- vention, and of the sayings and doings of its leading spirits. Early in its work it was given out that the Knights of Labor and the Granges were to unite, and as assemblies of Knights were being organized in every considerable village of the State, and the Grange was a well established insti- tution, it was easy to predict that such -a. consolidation was ominous of im- portant results though,of just what kind, no prophet ventured to foretell. As we happened to know just how much meat there is in this egg, we will give the facts that the public may not be disturbed by apprehensions of any political or commercial cyclone on ac- count of the threatened consolidation. On the third day of the session of the State Grange, held at Grand Rapids the second week in December last, the following resolution was offered by a member and on motion was referred to the committee on co-operation. The next day the committee made its report upon all matters that had been referred to it, and, among other things, recom- mended the adoption of the resolution. The report of the committee was adopted. Here is the resolution with specifications authorizing the marriage relation that we have heard so much about: A’e.wlz.'czz’, That a committee of three be ap- pointed by the Master of the State Grange, to confer withalike committee from other labor organizations having in view the following objects: To develop a better and higher manhood and womanhood among the laboring classes. To foster mutual understanding and co-opera- tion. j To maintain, inviolate, our laws; to hasten the good time coming when every working man may sit under his own vine and fig-tree and enjoy the just reward of his labor. To adjust, as far as possible, any differences that may occur between capital and labor by the peaceful means of arbitration. To oppose communism and agrarianisni as these terms are generally understood and accepted To oppose ‘peaceably with our united power the tyranny o 'monopolies. To. see that none but competent, faithful and honest men, who will stand unflinchingly by our industrial interests, are nominated for all posi- tions of trust, and to have carried out the prin- ciple which should characterize every citizen: that the oflice should seek the man and not the man the ofiice; reserving the right of all to unite with any party that will best carry out their prin- ‘ciples. ‘ In compliance with the duty imposed the Master appointed a committee con- sisting of Wm. T. Adams, Asa Meech, and John Holbrook. We are not advised that the members . of this committee have metfor consul- tation since their appointment, nor do we know that any other organization has appointed a like" committee for confer- ence. But if they have and such con- ference committee exert their best ef- forts to carry into effect any part of or all that is expressed in the above declara- tion, we challenge any man to show that any declaration there made is not in the direct line of the well being of the peo- ple of this country. What we have most to deplore is that the practical adoption of such com- mendable objects is so much more dif- ficult than their utterance. No action of the State Grange gives us authority to speak for our Order in regard to the Knights of Labor beyond what we have here presented, but we venture this individual opinion, and be- lieve that it will secure the approval of the great body of the Patrons of the State, that the platform of the Knights of Labor covers too much ground. So many objects are therein embraced about which intelligent people differ,that the organization will fail to meet the cordial endorsement of that large class of thinking conservative people who really sympathize with the laboring class in their efforts to better their condition through organization. We regret that so much has been incorporated in the Platform of the Knights. We believe there was occasion for organization on the part of labor, and under wise, judi- cious leadership such effort must not only improve the condition of the labor- ing class, but be of positive advantage to the whole country, WE ARE pleased to be able to give such substantial proof of the prosperity of the Order as is furnished by" the fol- lowing exhibit of organized and re-or- ganized Granges since January first, 1886. Our record of the last two years does not show results in kind to this ex- tent. Nor is the end yet for this season. 0 Organized since Jan. 1, I886: Feb. 24, b?A. M. Leitch, Enterprise, No. 666. Mar. 8, by Perry Mayo, Bingham, No. 667. “ “ Wadsworth, No. 668. Mar. 11, by C. G. Luce, Bradley, No. 669. Mar. 6, by Perry Mayo, Marion. Mar. I8, “ “ County Line. Re-organized C-ranges since Jan. I, 1886: Jan. 26 by Perry Mayo Tyrone No. 316. ‘Max. x_r’, by Geo. Sheflield, Assyria, No. 128. Mar. 17, by 0. Barrett, Hickory, No. 48. ———Bowne Center, No. 219. Mar. 19, P. H. Goeltzenlcuchter, Fidelity, No. 326. W1: want to be liberal—-we want readers—but we don’t want the State Grange to lose money in this business, and we cannot safely repeat the offer of last year. FOR $2.00 five copies of the VISITOR ‘ for one year sent to any address. BULLETIN No. II from the Agricultur- al College is from the practical Professor of Botany and Forestry, W. J. Beal;sub— ject——Making a Lawn. With a very complete “analysis of mixed seeds” for lawns, prepared and sold by a few of the most extt nsive seedsmen of the country, the subject of lawn making in the bulletin is all boiled down and we give it entire at a seasonable time of year, commending it to the attention of farmers who ought to have fine lawns. Prof.Beal knows what he is talking about and is a safe man to tie to. He says in conclusion: If not so already, make the soil strong, drain thoroughly, deeply pulverize, harrow and hand rake the surface carefully. In early spring, or in early autumn if not dry, sow, without any wheat or cats, three or four bushels to the acre of June grass or red top, tither one or a mixture of both in any proportion. This is simple and any farmer can fol- low the directions and is in marked con- trast with the preparations offered by those whose only interest is to sell seeds in a deceptive way at a large profit. The “analysis of seed sold as Chicago Parks Mixture by J. C. Vaughn" gives of June grass in the chaff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1740 And of 11 other kinds of seed of which 4 kinds were weeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229 The advertised price is $4 per bushel. As will be seen this mixture is mainly June grass which the same house offers for $1.50 per bushel. “Fine Mixed Lawn Grass" sold by D. M. Ferry 8.: Co., Detroit, had 12 kinds of seeds in the mixture: June grass in chaff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 627 Rye grass in chafi" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 470 Timothy, clean . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _ 340 White clover, clean . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220 Red top, brown or creeping bent . . . . . . . . . 217 A little orchard grass, and the remainiiigfi kinds were weeds. This the Professor pronounces a much poorer mixture than the other and is sold at the same price, 54 per bushel. The same firm sells “Flint’s Lawn Grass," a mixture _of 14 kinds of seeds and more objectionable than the other, as there is less June grass, at large per- centage of mammoth clover, rye grass, timothy and weeds. “Fine Mixed Lawn Grass,” sold by Hiram Sibley, Rochester, N. Y., at $4 per bushel, makes about the same show- ing as the above, while that of Peter Henderson & Co., New York, at $5 per bushel, is pronounced much better, al- though rz kinds of seeds were found, only two of which were of real value for a lawn. If farmers don’t—profit by this show- ing it will be because they don't want a lawn or have no faith in evidence based on critical examination and the knowl- edge obtained by close observation. Harvest Grange, No. 1. The following from the Ilmbarzdman of March 10, is an item of unusual value and we are in most hearty accord with Bro. Armstrong in his estimate of the value to the Order of this act of re-or- ganization, and its relation to the Agri- cultural Department which is,each year, making some advance in its standing with the people. It is now no longer looked upon as an establishment for the distribution of political influence for partizan purposes: This little n:ws item that appeared in a Wash- ington paper Tuesday 2nd inst. has a good deal of significance: “Harvest Grange, Mo. K, of the District of Columbia, was reorganized last night, Hon. Nor- man Colman was elected \Vo1thy Master, John Trimble,Overseer,Wm. Saundcrs,Treasurer, and “Fm. I-I. King,Secretary.” There is Wm. Saunders, the first Master of the National Grange, who takes the responsible office of Treasurer; then there is Dr. John Trimble, present Secretary of the National Grange, as Overseer. Both these gentlemen are of the “Im- mortal seven” founders of the Order, and it may be presumed that another S. R. Thompson has entered Harvest Grange to which his bright in- telligence and sparkling wit will give zest in many a meeting where good fellowship will strengthen the bond of union. But there is greater significance in the fact that Hon. Nor- man J. Colrnan, Commissioner of Agriculture, is" the Master of the restored Grange, and with the new organization, by no means less in usefulness, is the accomplished chief of the seed division, Wm. M. King, thus establishing an alliance be- tween an important department of government and the Order of the Patrons of Husbandry. Commissioner Colman establishes new claims to favorable regard by farmers when he finds time in the multiplicity of his duties and harrassing cares to meet them in an organization in which he has long been a useful worker and through his counsels as Master to extend the influence of the Order that owes him for past services a pleasing debt of gratitude. V Attention. Secretaries! Granges delinquent for quarter end- ing December 31, 1885, are: Nos. 45, .61, 78, 159, 160, 182, 228, 270. 320. 332. 340» 35:. 42:. 548, 568. 634: 631: 6372 651: 658' Others are behind on previous quar- ters and this one also whose numbers have been given in previous issues of the VISITOR. We hope Masters will see that their Granges have been fully re- ported before the busy spring season is upon them. . CHURCH goers should read the last article in the Youth’s Department in this number and step out some bright morning as soon as they have leisure to think, and then repent. ' u OUR Town meeting-day offer of five subscribers for $2.00 is not confined to new subscribers —-— renewals will be in I order. SPRING (35 CO., GRAND RAPIDS. ONE PRICE TO ALL ! These Low Prices Tell the Story. Good Calicos 36 and 46. _ Good Crash Toweling. 3c and -to. Good yard wide Brown Cotton, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 cts. ' Good Bleach Cotton, 4. 5, 6. 7. 8, 9 and 10 cts. Ginghams, 5, 7, 9c and upward. Wi e and fine printed Cambrios at 8, 10 and 12:} cts. Linen Lawns 12:}, 15, 20, and 25c. Beautiful Satines, 250. Fine Scotch Ginghams, Brocade Dress Goods. 5, 6, 9, 12ic. Table Linen, 15, 19, 22, 25, 20, 300. 15. 18. and 210. White Dress Goods from 5, 7, 9. 100 and upwards. _ We are closin out 3. lat e lot of fine Plaid ambrics or 12%c. worth from 15 to 250. These are the cheapest we have ever seen. SPRING & COMPANY. SILIES. Black Gros Grain for 38c, worth 56c. Black Gros Grain for 42c, worth 6oc. Black Gros Grain for 48c, worth 65c. Black Gros Grain for 57c, worth 75c. Black Gros Grain for 63c, worth 75c. Black Gros Grain for 75c, worth 51. Black Gros Grain for 93¢, worth $1. Black Gros Grain for $1, worth $1.50. Black Gros Grain for $1.25, worth $1.75. Black Gros Grain for $1.50, worth $2.00. The Silks selling at $1.00 $1.25 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 reasonable 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. The supply seems sufficient for the in- creased demand, and our departments were never as well supplied. SPRING & C0. Linen Towels for 6, 8, 9, ll. 13, _ IAN T~ CLOTHING OOMPANY’S -—--ANNUAL——-—- BLEAIIANBE SALE ___op_.. OVERCOATS ! 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. fllfll L300 flverteats now in stock, divided into Six DISTINCT Lots! On our front Tables ' Every(}a1'u1eii-tl’l.5l_I_llLY MARKED. None Reserved ! Aw ust Go ll Bond prices that make sales easy and bargains assured: Lot No. 1. at $15.00 “ “ 2, at 12.00 “ “ 3. at 10.00 “ “ 4, at 7.50 “ “ 5, at 5.00 66 66 6, at 2.50 The first three lots comprise all our Overcoat: so regular For $80, $25, $22, $20, $16. The last three lots are made up from all Overcoat: selling at $14. $12, $10, ss, 95. $2.50 now buy: regular $5 Overcoat Boys’ and children’: Ovorooats go on some of value. I8‘ This opportunity no onrwl should mine who is within trad- ingdistance of Grand Rapids. I GIANT CLOTHING O0. i’ /I . .,,. .-.,..,.....,.,., APRIL 1, issr.‘ ‘nova->-won;-—-u—.¢-—;.—.-. .. .. .. ,.... _. 'I'2E-IIEJ Q-RANGE v;s:i:-J::oR,_ , . 5 , The Labor Question. To say that the world move: is to re- peat an axiom. in this movement the central idea is man, and how he is af- fected. There is general argreement I that the conditions of society and of all lines of business have undergone great changes in the last half century incident to the discoveries and inventions of this period. The wealth of the world has multiplied as never before, as have the conveniences and luxuries that have been added to our civilization. These marked features of the times in which we live have not been confined to the comparative few known as the upper class, but have spread out and been enjoyed in some degree by all people within the influence of civiliza- tion. The labor question involves alike the peace and prosperity of society, and af- fecting as it must, directly or indirectly, over fifty millions of people in our own country, its importance makes it unwise to attempt longer to ignore it. We have been hearing for years of the disaffection growing out of the rapid ac- cumulation of capital in the hands of a few. We have heard of the communist‘ who advocates a distribution of all property. As a people we have been indifferent to the vaporings of the crank who advo- cated distribution, and practically have given little heed to that great body of dissatisfied workers who, through or- ganization, have of late commanded at- tention. Whatever of wrong or vio- lence or abuse may have come of or- ganization, no valid objection can be urged against it as a defensive or pro- tective measure by the wage worker whén exercised with a proper regard for the rights of others. Association, organization, are among the prominent features of our present civilization, and he whose capital is all in his muscle may very properly seek to avail himself of all advantages that he can honestly and fairly secure. It matters little what we call this feeling of unrest and discontent which has found expression in visionary theories with some, and in compact organization with far more. Nor does it matter whether we sympathize with or -denounce these disaffected thousands, the great fact be- fore us that must be met is full of conse- quences to individuals, to families, to society, to corporations, to government, and to civilization itself. And it is our first duty to take in and comprehend the situation, and our next, so far as in us lies, to aid in disseminating correct views of the relations of labor and cap- ital and of the most practical measures of establishing those relations on an equitable and satisfactory basis. And right here let us halt to say that end will be reached, if ever, only after a running fight covering months and years in which schemes of various sorts involving experiments marked by suc- cess and failures will of necessity make up a large part of this history that is to be. Comparatively few native Ameri- cans have given much thought to the socialism that has occupied quite a place in the history of continental Eu- rope for nearly a century. Any man who has given the subject any thought knows that in this country vast fortunes have been accumulated within the last few years———that the ten- dency of affairs is all in the direction of the concentration of capital, and that while the rich are getting richer, if the poor are not getting poorer, we can safely say that the laborer left to him- self with only the wages he can earn when in competition with his fellows in the labor market, will soon little more than secure for himself and family a bare subsistence. With the rapid absorption by syndi- cates, by capitalists and men of small means, the national domain will soon cease to furnish an outlet for the great overflow that has heretofore relieved to some extent the labor supply. To put it in the true phrase of a philosophic writer in this country, “Free land has constantly tempered the iron rule of competition.” We are led to ask the question, have the laboring class any legitimate claim to the lately added wealth of the world or to comforts or conveniences which the inventions and discoveries of this age have brought to mankind. If it can be shown that the laboring class have no just claim to any of the fruits of this progressive age, then the labor question may be properly settled by the old law of force under the direction of those who control the wealth of the country. We are ready to admit that the majority of men are. wanting in ability to give such direction to their labor as will secure the best results. But we are not ready to concede that be- cause of this fact, that the interests of mankind are best promoted where com- peting ability fills the coffers of one man with ten thousand times more wealth than he and those dependent on him can use where every demand of necessity and luxury is met. The pres- ent industrial system makes self-interest paramount to every other consideration, not always well directed it is true-—often the very reverse—yet in business rela- tions seldom prompted by noble impul- ses or broader purposes than are meas- ured by individual advantage.. The wage laborer ought to be identified in interest with the employes, and he will be before the foundations of a perma- ncnt peace are laid. Says Washington _ i Gladden, “The system of profit—sharing, or industrial partnership saves and en- larges the gains of private enterprise, and permits the workmen to participate in them. By some application of this principle the efiiciency of the present wage system will be preserved and its worst mischiefs averted. .—\ readjust- ment of the economical relations of employer and laborer, would put a new face upon industrial society. An indus- trial system, whose sole motive-power is self-interest, and whose sole regulative principle is competition. will end in pandemonium. What is needed is the calling into action of the good will which is a part of human nature. 'l'his must be made an integral part of the in- dustrial system; it must be the business of the employer to promote the welfare of his workman, and the business of the workmen to promote the interest of their employer. The organization of labor must be such that the one class cannot prosper without directly and per- ceptibly increasing the prosperity of the other." The Labor Problem as we have before stated is complex and difiicult of solu- tion, but the most hopeful outlook is in the direction of co—operation. We shall not soon get there, if ever. The road will, perhaps, be strewn with experi- ments and wrecks of one sort and an- other, and may very likely be marked with violence and bloodshed. The present condition of things will not con- tinue. Important changes will come but no man can tell just when or how. While we have great faith in Davy Crockett’s maxim, “Be sure you’re right, then go ahead;” yet in this case we are in the current and shall be compelled to go without being hardly sure, for awhile, whether we are going ahead or backwards. ‘It is best to keep cool and be ready to apply the breaks so far as we are individually able, whenever and wherever to us is seeming need. Should Farmers Ship Their Own Wool? Farmer_s are not, as a rule, around early with the enquiries about how to co-operate in marketing their products, but we had.a seasonable enquiry the other day about shipping wool. Our answer is simply a statement of our experience and observation. For four years a few farmers near Schoolcraft have shipped their wool to F enno & Manning, in Federal Street, Boston. Some have shipped washed and some unwashed wool, and so far as I know have been satisfied with the result. We have always done as well on washed wool, and generally better than to have sold at home; and on unwashed always better. And besides, this shipping by farmers has had the effect to improve prices in all localities where it is practiced, and this has helped those farmers to get bet- ter prices who dare not ship. We say, ship wool if you have good wool. If you have poor wool badly handled, you will get more money for it by selling it on the market where some buyer can get a cent a pound for handling it with little regard to its quality. If you ship you have some assurance that your wool will be sold on its merits and that you will not be compelled to divide with far- mers in your neighborhood who sell their wool in bad condition, getting more than its worth at your expense. Sacks can be had for the asking, and every farmer ought to have ambition enough to learn how to barrel apples, to sack wool in good shape, and several other things outside of plowing, plant- ing and reaping staple crops. Strikes. In the experience of the race condi- tion have sometimes existed that justi- fied a disregard of tyranous 1aws—in short, open rebellion, and long before the millennium it is likely those condi- tions will repeatedly exist. But they have not been present in this country since‘ our forefathers made tea in_.Boston harbor except on the part of a few million slaves, and the kickers then were not the parties most aggrieved. But we do not see in the condition of any class good and sufficient cause for infraction of law and the destruction of property. Unfortunately, as we believe, the Knights of Labor in the southwest have been precipitated into this enormous strike by a disagreement too trivial to justify even in the smallest measure the results. On the other hand, planting himself on that fact, Mr. Hoxie is wrong in refusing to recognize the Knights and submitting the matters in controversy to arbitration. Acts of violence and destruction of property are not steps of progress, nor are they in accord with the declaration of purposes of the organization. We are very glad to see that Master Work- man Powderly, the head of the national organization, does not justify the south- western strike, and expressly declares "that it was without sufficient cause. The most prominent men in the organiza- tion so far as we have seen ask for and demand arbitration, and advise that a strike should be the last resort. It is not surprising that with the rapid growth of the organization and the kind of material incorporated into it, that it should be guilty of excesses. No duty of such pressing importance rests upon those who have influence and position as to urge and insist on. obedience to law. Hold fast to this and the sympathy of the great body of the people is secured, and labor will sooner or later secure that recognition to which it is entitled. There is nothing in the platform of the Knights of Labor to in- dicate a design to resort to violence or the infraction of l to secureits objects. aud a grave mis ke has been com- mitted in going beyond the declared purposes of the organization as an- nounced in its platform. xllarcli 3o.—Before going to press we learn that Jay Gould in a free and full conference with Master Workman Pow- derly, on Sunday the 28th of March, as- sented to the most important demand of the Knights—recognized Arbitra tion as a Court of Equity, and tele- graphed Vice President Hoxie to re-em ploy all former employes of the road who had not injured its property during the strike. This is a triumph for the Knights that will work substantial good to the railroads as well; and if this out- come establishes a rule of arbitration, correct as it seems to us in principle . and available in practice, the loss and damage to the country by the strike, will find ample compensation in the im- proved relations of capital and labor and the better recognition of their inter-dependence. WILL not every friend of the V'rs1'i'oR do a little work for the VISITOR on Monday the 5th day of April. Every good Patron who does not take the pa- per ought to do as much as give his name and money to some one who _will send it to us. ' PHILADELPHIA MARKETS. [Corrected by Thornton Barnes. Wholesale Grocer and (iron Belling Agent, No. 231 North Water St., Phllodelp in. Pa.) PHILADELPHIA, March 1, 1886. PURE SUGARS. BestWh1teSonApetv ................. .. GoodWhlteSonAperlb.. Extra 0 White per .... . . Standard B per. lb . . . . . . . . . . . . Extroc Yellow Bright per lb (B:Ye1lowpg,-lb ............... .. rown r .. .......................... . . New or cons Extra Light per lb ......... . . SYRUP AND l[OI.AB8l!S—-In Barrels. -Bug‘! drips pure sun: nor lloii ....... . . Amber drips pure augrnr pe gallon ...... . .24 Fancy white maple lpo per gallon . . . .29 Extra lden on sugar per gallon ..... ..3o Fancy cw Or can: new crop per gallon. .50 Good New Orleuis new cro per go!lon.. .46 White honey drip, vanilla. uvor ........ ..33 Ixronrnn-.—'l'ho above quotations are for syrup In whole barrels only. All syrup in half barrel: 4 cent: gollon extra and no charge for pack . In 5 and 0 gallon packages 5 cents per gallon ad mon- ol and the cost or package. ' corritil3—Gni:EN AND ROASTED. F Bl lb ........... .. .11 Ggecii Rid tijxotxru. choice per lb 10 010}; Green Rio prime per lb .... . . 95-§@10 (3 Rio good r lb ..... . . 9 @ 9}; TE LS. Impefigl per lb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25, 85, 40, 45, 50 Young Eyson per lb ............ . .25, 35, 40, 50, K» Oolong per I ................... . .25. so, 35, 40, 50 Japan per I) .................... . .25, 35. 40 45. 50 Gunpowder per lb .............. . .30, 40, 46, 50, 55 FOREIGN DRIED FRUITS. uclslns. New Mus clls. per box ........ . .92 so -- om M -- . .. 1 75 " London layers, -‘ . . 3 00 “ London la.yera,%boxes. .. 1 00 “ Valencia per lb .......... . . . 10 @1034 ‘* seedless. mats, 50 lb per mot .... . . 4 10 " Ondarc, box, 28 lb ....... . . . . 129’ -- -~ “ 14 m.. 122 Prunes, French boxes. per lb 8 ,@11% " New Turks .per 1b.. .. @ 5 Currants. new. per .................... .. 6 4@ 7 WHOLE SPICE8. Black Pepper per lb ..................... . . 19 whim -- “ ..................... .. 28 Ginger -' . 12 Cinnamon “ 10 Cloves ‘ 17 Allsplce “ - 10 mos " 50 Nutmeg: “ 60 PURE GROUND SPICES. Pure Pctpper. black. per lb .............. .. 21 " A can Cayenne. per tb .......... . . 28 " Cinnamon lb . 17 no _ 22 " . 16 " .. . . 16 GROCEI-LS‘ SUNDRIES. BnlSoda..11.2lbkegs.perm.... . 1/ Flour sulphur. per lb ........ . . 5 ‘ Bl-curb soda, loose, 112 lb ken. . . 4 “ “ “ 25 lb boxes ........ . . 5 .. .. .. 6 “ " ln lb pack 6 II It in 1‘ D corn starch. gflbertzs, per in 3 Starch, lump, Duryefls, 4% “ G b ‘s 45; corn starch. new process ...... . . 6 Sturcn, new process, lnm 4 ll M - . 6 “ ‘ 1Ibboxes.. ..‘ 5}; Grain bags, 2 bushels ................... . . 24 GOOIIII. bags, 2 bushels ................. . . 20 ‘Chocolate. Baker’: Prom. No. 1 per lts.. . . 37 (933 Barnes’ Perfect Baking Powder iniy, its tins. per doz .......................... . . Barnes Perfect Baking Powder in x 115 tins, . r doz .......................... . . Ba.ri;egoPei-feet Baking Powder in 1 lb tins‘ Z . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . oe. new crop, Fancy Head. per its . Blob. . per ll: ..... . . “ p e, 1- its ...... .. . Gorn Broomo§o.3.per oz ............ .. " o. “ “ No. 5, “ Best“ 1 bNo. 6, .. or rooms, " . . . Lye, at-bhltt’s, per case of 4 (102. Lye. Penna, ‘= -- Lye. Pnilm, -' -- Potnsh " -- Sdtpeter. lrrunulcted. per 115.. . . . . “ Dune. per its .......... . . . . i No'rii.—'l‘he above notations are carefully correctr Q?‘-‘£888 4 ' |o'n:w.-phat.-:i0iots‘a' ' ' 583§8?3E‘i'i$3 G O ggpm gggktédund orders for groceries are filled 7--'-1*-i-!._*.WFl\'Y’S_"_-‘i wo- gmluin I: tllolfid douuolsconodolibobin whunnor "°"""""" "'°'u-9.':."'§".°.m¥'.- Send for Dscription and - Maps of NORTHERN PACIFIC COUNTRY, the Free Govern. mall‘ buds and CHEAP RAILROAD man I‘.vAID8 in Minnesota. Dakota, Montana. . hi ' .l. oming {lid "i"ii.‘ii.'e5"i‘.’a.i‘ii's°'°’.'.’.'.‘v'v «L17 ei.";§'es‘i‘e'is'i°"§i-Eitir FREE Addffss. CHAS: Bu LA-“BORN land coinrnluiom-2-, :2. Paul’. lI'lnu. laprqt s-rmmzmwnmrs Conan Powders, For Horses, Cattle and Hogs, to be given for Loss of Appetite, Roughness 0! Hair or Coat, Stoppage of the water and Bowels, Coughs and Colds, Heaves, Blood Purifier and Worms in Horses or Hogs. I-‘or Worms in Horses or Hog Cholera, Use STEKETEE’S CONDITION POWDERS. Price 230 Per Package. VVell, Here VVe Are Again. We not only Cure Human Beings, but Relieve the Dumb Animals from their Ailments. Read the following testimonials and if you do not believe it, in- terview the undersigned and they will readily comply with your request. We, the undersigned, owners of horses, cattle and hogs, having used Steketee’s Condition Powders, cheerfully recommend these Powders for every purpose for which Mr. Steketee recom- mends them. Furthermorc, they are an honest and cheap Powder. No owner of horses, cattle, hogs or chickens should be without them in his barn. ‘ Hon. E. J. Harrington, Holland, Mich.; Martin Patmos, Jamestown, Mich., use them for sick chickens, with good results. OSCAR A. SMITH, Byron, Mich.; Jxs. HUTCHISON, Gaines, Micli.; L. E. SMITH, Walker, Mich.; E. HURI), Paris, Mich.; L. Luiknart, Grand Ra ids, Mich- 1 recommend Stel-tetee’s Condition Powders an Horse Liniment, as they far surpass the achievements of any veterinary surgeon or any medicine that I have ever used for my cattle. JELTJE BULTHUIS, Paris Township, June 3, 1885. If your druggists 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 dealerwill not 'eep it on sale. Ask for Steke~ tee’s Condition Powders and Horse Liniment; the Liniment cures any lameness or bleeding. Send for prices. Address . G-E0. G. STEKETEE, Grand Rapids, Mich. [Mention this paper.] .,.. c,...... we issue the Buyers’ Guide In March and September of each car. It is now a book of 304 pages, Bixll lnclics in size, 8 576 min Inches of Information for the consumers. It describes, ll nitrates and glvos the rice of nearly all the necessaries and luxuries In ally use y all classes of poo- lc, and is not free to any address upon rccclpt of lo cuts 0 Inky the cost of carrlago. We charge notlalnu for the book. , .. moods quoted in the Guide we carry in stock, uh oh cosh ecu: to make shipments prom you as ordered. We are the original Grange Supply ouco organized in I872 to so ply the consumer dlrcc a wholesale prlcu, In quantities o suit the purchaser. We on the only house in oxlatencc who malts this their oxolualvo business, and no other house in the world carries as root a variety of as ourselves. Vlcltors are Invite to call and vs our statement. send for the Guide and can what It contains. lflt ls not worth to cute, let us know, and we will refund the amount pald without question. MONTGOMERY WARD G. GO., 227 &. 229 Vlabull Ava., (lair Exposition Building) CHICAGO, ILL l .GRooEiRiE§T It will be interesting to every Farmer in the vicinity of Grand Rapids to learn that the VVho1asa1e___Cc€’:;o:__:ery House ARTHUR MEIGS 3:. CO. Eza.-vs pened. a. Mammoth Retail De artment, and are selling all goods at much LOWER PRIC S than any other dealers. SPECIAL IN DUCEMENTS 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 tor call on us. ARTHUR IMIElIC§-S0 days’ trial. febrrnz DEXTER CURTIS. Madison, Wis. I PA-rmis-Ts, 31':-IE _G-R:AJSC3-IIQIQVISITQZR». .aiu_E °°- T l=‘='l .;-. GALE WALKING 0 ,I.'l‘I\’A'l‘0R. No. 1. made with expansion or compn-ssion sprlri ,nnd eriii adjusted to work Beans or rows dpiariter ‘.11 lll‘£1l’l£'S s guarante to be :part. It is simple and durable, on W! entire satismctiori. _ ‘ FLOWS. ‘"1-_. ) I ytows made. Ton 93,; wt our oi-sxsho GALE RIDING‘ (‘T'If'l‘IVATOR. ‘The most wmplete Combination Riding and “hiking (‘ulti- on the market. a vein and center tooth for fallow. dept deghrefl and rniidi‘ tn tlirmx‘ in 0- from the plum. 'r'n.u.-u. hl.l.4I\I"| ‘ In ea of wrought und rnirlleanie iron. The most M?! and durable plow iii the market. HM pe on power or Ilorsi-. Liit. Turnsnsqunro corner with- out raising the plow out of the ground. - Manufacturers of THE GALE CHILLED SULKY and HAID Walking and gitlljng Cultivators anti Horse Hay a e°. THE GA LIZ PLOVVS are made with ndjustnbh ‘ Hiiirilles and Bvlllflfl, trniizht or slantlnfilisnd side: v‘y' and (i:rle‘s Pnteril. I-it . TlJ('\' are the lightest drait irnd most perfect Chilled All Goods warranted. rlard Jolnter and rice miner All oi the Hole ('ul'.i\'nt0rs are made with spin Sliovels ciiii be adjusted touu ___ ,4 cu E nortsir. HAY RAKE.MApcrloc¢ Ldck ‘Lever. 57 inch wheel. Spring sen .. All’ castings made of Malleable Iran. A childcna operate it as well as a man. Circulars sent on application. Correspondence solicited. Mention this paper. Addres- GALE MANUFACTURING GO-, ALBION. MICH. l5mnr6t TRAINS WESTW.\RD—CHNTRAl. MRRIDIAN 'I'l.\IE. ]No.2{No.4 i\'o.ti.’Nn.8, l Mail 8: ; Day 1 Pacific Creek . M‘CIiiIS(JTG_(li‘"‘8r~li_Ii'A"ND TRUNK RAILWAY TIME TABLE, Nov- 15,‘ g._8_§s.- TRAINS BASTWARD-—CENTRA!. MERIDIAN TIME. .:'T\'-;‘3.,.)‘No. 5. No. 1:.‘ Mail Limited, Atlantic Valp'so ST“T'°"”' iF.xpress,,F.xprcss.' Express.‘ Pass’;.:'r ‘ 51“nONS‘ Except I£xpress.;I‘ixprcss. Accoin. l,Ex.Sun.g Daily. Daily. ‘Ex.Sun. ‘ Sunday. Daily. -‘ Daily. Ex.Su_n. l 7 , l . Lv Port Huron.. .. .. 6 25A.‘-ii 8 ogui 8 o5r M 4 lGl‘.\l Lv Chicago . . . . . . . . .. 9 rouu 3 25PM 8 30!‘)! "ImlayCity........ 7 .16“ ‘_*9 io,, to ' 5 18" "C.R.I.&P.Cr’g. root)“ 4 20“ 9 27" " Lapecr . . . . .. . .. 8 1-2 “ 9 28 " 9 34 " 5 4o " " Recdesdalc . . . . . . . X0 55 " . . . . . . . . :’’‘io 08‘ “ Flint . . . . . . . . . . . .. 8 53 " io o5 “ to to " 6 20 " " Valparaiso . . . . . . . . it 50 " 5 32 " lxo 4i " Ar Detroit. G.W.Div.:. . . . " Haskclls . . . . . . . . . . ‘i2 o7i- M 5 46 " l . . . . . . . . Lv Detroit.D.Cv.H&M7 ' “ Pontiac . . . . . . . . . . outh Bend . . . . . . . i 26 " 6 52 “ 112 XOAM . “Holly... ‘rrnngers . . . . . . . .. i “ Ar Durand “ Cassopolis . . . . . . . . 2 i5 " 7 29 " i2 55 " Lv Durand. . . “ Marcellus . . . . . . . . 2 45 " . . . . . . . . *1 i7 " “ Lansing. .. “ Schoolcraft . . . . . .. 3 04 " 8 o6 “ i 37 " " Charlotte. " Vicksburg . . . . . . .. 3 x5 " 8 i5 “ r 48 " Ar Battle Cree Ar Battle Creek . . . . . . 4 c3 “ 8 55 " 2 4o " Lv Battle Creek Lv Battle Creck,. . . . . 4 08 " 9 oo " 2 45 " ‘ Vicksburg " Charlotte . . . . . . . . . 5 02 “ 9 43 “ 3 35 " “ Schoolcraf . . 5 38 " lo 14 " 4 lo " “ Marcellus . 6 45 " xx o8 " 5 r6 “ " Cassopolis. . . . . " Grangcrs . . . . . . . . . . . “ South Bend . . . . . . Vnlp'so ,3 " Stillwcll . . . . . . . . . . Accom. ‘ . . . . . . . . " Haskells.. . ‘ " Stillwell . . . . . . . . .. x2 40" . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . " Valparaiso . . . . . . . . . “ Reedesdale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . “ Imlay City.. . . . . “C.R.I.d.:I‘. Cr’g 730" ; 6 . lAi'Port Huron . . . . .. ro 2o" 1 26" 745" io 40“ Ar Chicago . . . . . . . . .. 8 4o " 7 Way frcighs leave Schoolcrnft eastward 4.20 i-. !\l. Way freight: leave Schoolcraft westward 9.15 I’. M - Nos. 1. 7 and 8 will stop at Durand :0 minutes for meals. No. 4 will stop at Battle Creek 20 minutes for meals. No. r will stop at Valpariiso 20 minutes for meals. Nos. 3 and 6 have a dining car attached bctwecri Chica- go and Battle Creek. Where no time is shown at the stations trains will not stop. *Trains do not stop for passengers except on signal. . All Chicago 8; Grand Trunk trains are run by Central ‘ Standard Time. which is one hour slower than I-Lastcrn ; Standard Time. l Nos. 3, 4, 5 and 6 daily. All other trains daily except Sunday. Pullman Palace Cars are run through without change between Chicago and Port Huron. Detroit. East Saginaw, Bay City, Hamilton, Niagara Falls, Buffalo. New York, Toronto. Montreal and Boston. Dining cars on 3 and 6 West of Battle Creek. Geo. Ii. RE-2l.VI7.,' W. J. SPICER, Trnflic Manager, General Manager. Chicago, Ill. Detroit Mich. E. P. Ki-zlixv, Agent, Schoolcraft, Mich. KALAMA.Z(J0 I)I\‘lSI().\' TIME 'I‘.-\BI.I'2. Standard time—-goth meridian. ' .G.9‘_N"' 59P'i*§:, _. ., L Lv c...'.?i‘i'<;g.i;r’sTi . L ..... . . '5 56 Ar Allegan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 907 " l 5 58 “ 907 “ Ar Kalamazoo . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. to o5 “ l 6 55 “ I1! 05 PM Ar Schoolcraft . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. io 42 " 7 33 “ 2 oo " Ar Three Rivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . u xx “ 802 " 2 55 " Ar White Pigeon . . . . . . . . . . .. it 40 “ 8 3o " 4 3o “ Ar Toledo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 5 io PM 4 15 AM 6 30 AM Ar Cleveland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 9 30 “ 8.30 “ . . . . . . .. Ar Butfalo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 3 30 AM 2 40 PM . . . . . . .. GOING NORTH. «N Y& B'NY & C ,Ex & M Expriss. LvBufi‘alo... ..lix 55 AM ir55II§.. Ar Cleveland. ., 6 40 PM 6 30 " .. Ar Toledo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . fix :5 “ ro so " Ar White Pigeon . . . . . . . . . . . .1 5 50 AM 3 30 PM Ar Three Rivers . . . . . . . . . . . . .’ 6 IS “ 3 56 " Ar Schoolcraft . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 47 " 4 24. " Ar Kalamazoo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .j 7 3o “ 5 oo “ Ar Allegan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..l 832 " I 558 " Grand Rapids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..l 950 “ l 7 i5 “ All trains connect at White Pigeon with trains on main line. M. E. Wi\1'ri.i:s. Supt. Kalamazoo Division, Kalamazoo. MICHIGAN CENTRAL RAILROAD. DEPARTURE or TRAINS Pinon! KALAMAZ00. TIME-TABLE—MAY r8. 1884. Standard tii'ne—9oth meridian. \V ESTWARD. IA. M.;P. M. Kalamazoo Accommodation leaves . . . . . . . . . 4 451 . . . . . . Kalamazoo Express arrives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 . . . . . .1 9 40 Evening Express . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I i 00' . . . . . . Pacific Express. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 275 . . . . . . ail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . K xx 38‘ . . . . . . Day Express . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .l r 45 EAST WARI). , """ " ‘A. M. P. M“. Night Express . . . . . . . . . .‘ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 17 . . . . . . Kalamazoo Accommodation leaves . . . . . . . . . 6 45 . . . . . . Kalamazoo Express arrives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ., . . . . . . ro oo Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..l 12 03 Day Express . . . . .. r 40 New York Expre _ . _ _ _ , 3 10 Atlantic Express. . . ; co, , _ _ _ _ _ New York, Atlantic and Pacific Expreses daily. Even- ing Express west and Night Exprem east daily except Sat- urdays. All other trains daily exce t Sundays. . Freight trains carrying passengus out from larnazoo as follows: No. 29 (east at 5:xo P. M. and No. 2o (west) at 8:ro, bring passengers rom cast at r2145, P. ii. H. B. LEDVARD, Gen. Manager, Detroit. J. A. Giuizn, General Freight Agent. Chicago. 0. W. Rucams. G. P. &. T. A., Chicago. Fanny Brolliais & llliilils, WUUL COMMISSION MERCHANTS 92 Federal St.. Boston. Consignments Soliciled, and Cash Advances Made’. nu-:o vsnmvs :M:o':i-ro Is. .. .“i Nimble Sigyence is Better than aSloiI Sliilliizg.” C I therefore 0 r Hand-Made Harness CHEAPER THAN EVER, at following prices: Double Farm Harness...‘ . . . . . . . . . . . . . .325 50 DoiiblecarriasHa.rness...—..,.........2 oo ‘SingleBiiggy ‘ oo S’_o'fE Ho ‘N CanalS.,G' Rap!rgcl:,Micfi ‘R’ 0' 73 t 'mnd . Lucius c. wnsr, Solicitor-of Aniericanland Foreign Patents, and Counsellor in Patent Causes, Trade marks, Copyrights, Assignments, Caveats,‘ It Mechanical and Patent Drawings. Circulars free. 13% E. Main Street, Kalamazoo, Mich. Branch cc, London, Eng. Notary Public, , apritf use upon his farm. For ‘ imarizt :’eft'_:r':“5 , _t h t mai us w a t bushel dclivjered at youmilzzd sfatioa. “sigh: furnished and freight paid by me or I will sell them on your account, commissionfivc EVVEIPS PORTABLE E"a.:c::r.L ".r.=‘er:.ce. (P.A.'I'.EN"I‘ZE:2D_) EWER’S PORTABLE FARM FENCE. THE BEST FENCE IN EXIST- ENCE FOR THE FARMER. x. Because it is absolutely portable, being so easilyinow ed that two mtn can take up and move a half mile of it h a day. enabling the ii-inner to dispense with one-half the fence on his farm. 2. It is the only portable fence that will not blow down. 3. It is the most durable. being supported by an iru post which will not decay. 4. It is also the best pennanent fence because no ' need touch the ground ut an iron post, and no wind blow it down that will not blow down huildi __ and uproot trees. 5. It is a perfect fence for all kinds of stock. Tho boards at the bottom. the braces and battens show su5e- ently so that stock will not run into it as into a whole wire fence. The wires at the top prevent horses and cattle pushing against it and crowding it over as in case of ordi- nary board and rail fences. _6. It is chea costing but little if any more than an or- dinary hoard ence. The demand for it is such that persons desiring a nent biniriess can enter into ‘its manufacture and with profit to themselves and the farming coinrnnity. Tenitoiy tar‘ Stltiiii Reasiiille tenii. Also farm rights. Any person sending us 1 description of his farm with three cents per-_:cte. will receive frdln us: our- trficate of authority with l'ull_"' ' for be call on oraddriess EW-EP. at WHITE, Battle Creek, Inch. Gxin 10131.86 ' » BEANS, POTATOES; . Green and Dried Fruit, Onions. Poultry, Furs, Palm, Wool, &c., '<>v- ‘ANT 3:31 Those having Produce to dispose of will do well to comespond with _ value on this market, By sendi me an get posted inthcir V me a ‘ tage to per ounce) willstntéby , _ cent. Ftttetnally yours, , State Business I 163 South Water Street, ERIIAN Cur. Ord filled ornptl and G-' Sl:ll5fICiiDn_gull%nl:l:d; addrgrss, , Sii.i.'& REEVE, Dexter, Mich.’ - ~ --«;-«.2-. -zvmvvn.-N-rt-:—— ..»>»r.‘..'.'-'.?.\—-— » - - lo.-7.-2-,_,V. , ., TZEIZEI C3"-l%.A.N",(3-IE VISITOR. »¢_-.~.;.:::av\;anrJ'§L\Xt >..- ».-.~;-.-. . "155. ‘*"» . -" =--»r:-st-v.:\».a.«u.:».v-:..<:.;«-:~.w..>.« ". ...- -- NORFOLK Co.,- VA. MR. EniroR:—We beg to state that the sample barrel of the Ingersoll Liquid Rubber Paint, sent some time ago, has proved very satisfactory indeed. Yours truly, JOHN Roper: 8; C0. [See advertisement of Patrons’ Paint Works.——En.] - WANTED AND FOR SALE. ANTED——A man that thoroughly under- stands raising celery. Must be strictly temperate and well recommended. Address, Box 865, Lansing, Mich. FOR S.-XLE--1-‘arm of ioo acres, 70 under cultivation. House, barns, windmill, and bearing orchard. Situated in a good farming oommunity'five miles west of Howard City, Mich. First farm north of B. Ensley’s. Price, £2,500. Address, C. M. IIILt.MA.\‘, Long Point, Arir. . R SALI.-J—Three registered Ilolsiein bulls, three I-year-olds, one 2-year-old, and one 3- year-oid, cheap for cash or approved notes. DR. L. joiinsox, Coldivater, Mich. SALE, wi=.LcoME OATS! Raised direct-from Burpee‘s stock. Weight, 37 to4opounds per bushel; 50 cents per bushel cashwith order. New sacks 25 cents. Remit by registered letter. O. A. COBB, Ottokee, Fulton Co., Ohio. r5mar3t §.<.:i.%:.9.:.v:::s 3.”§:':?E3‘$3.92g§°.:l§ ' a 1 II. in I‘%:.'.'w.ilthl$o%$.Arzs. Bow to Propcgnu Gro hookofl W?'It5llluatrat.l‘:naaudoo It has C no r 5mar6t "’f’VWFOR_ I RON|'W\-- 1' i: I a an I _ *3‘ lClNClNNATl. OHlO. '5‘ I5ma.rl2t Ladies and Gentlemen to take nice light. work at their homes. T 3| to 38 a day easily made. Work sent by mail. No canvassing. Steadv Em- gvment Furnished. Address with stamp CBIDWH re. co.. and vine s¢., cineannnu. onto. 1 5mar2t [IKE Yllllll llWll-lll0llBAT0ll. Send *0 cents in stamps for my new illustrated pamph et which tells howto make an Incubator at ‘WT! a very small cost that will hatch over 90 percent of the e V s. It also tells all about how to make Ar- tificial others, Eig Testers, etc. They are all simple, easy to ma e and do excellent work, and are guaranteed reliable. Address 3. 8. ‘WALDO. Quincy. 1!]. choice Plymouth Rock Eggs torsale at $l.26 per 13 H The Celebrated Wilder Plow! I am manufacturing, and offer to farmers, this unequaled, first class plow. For ease of draft and good work both in sod and stubble it has no superior. It is in extensive use among the Pa- trons in this County and has never failed to give entire satisfaction. You can MAKE NO MISTAKE if you buy a \Vii(ler Plow. It is made with wood and iron beams but [especially recommend the wood beam. Send Ten Dollars to _A. STi-:o- KAN, manager of the Grange store in Allegaii, and the plow will be sent at once. I am also manufacturing white poplar HONEY SECTIONS. Send for samples and prices. JULIUS TOMLINSON. ALLEGAN, Mich. 814 Try One, $14 A better Harness than you can buy . for $20. l llll llllll illlll Elllill, Full Nickel, or Davis Rubber Trimming, Best Oak Stock, for 314. FOR 3() DAYS I will fill all orders received under seal of the Grange, '!.l‘ld may be returned if not satisfactory. A. VANDENBERG, act 13, yi-1 GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. I 92-LB. GABBIEEI Mr. E. Leedhairi of Am '0 Grnnde, Cal., and_ J. C. Ward of Pl_V‘l‘.lOt1lll, R. e.. write me that ram my strain of needs, thug raised Slarblehead am- moth Cabbages we-i ing 91 and 92 lbs. Seed _ taken. the some 0 rom which t It a a a monster cab- Apr r—2m how they were . ‘'39 ‘up’ p ‘ed at rgcents 3. ackage. I will ay ‘.00 per “B. for t e largest Cab- bage from this seed _. ‘ (freight rep.-ud)..p-'0- vided it weighs not less than7o lbs. w en received. I lag: V etable and Flovver See_d Catalogue Til be sent rec to all who wnte for it. «Ills: J. I. Eugen. Illllllllll, Ins. apn—t;.- A IBM“! GATHERING. :31. description of this system of butter making, together with illustrations an glescriptions of cream gathering 98.05. . 1, Q ‘ , jiauling. ,_cans. plane for creanierics, and other information of great value to any one about to start butter mak- ing on the cream gathering system, or de- wfrniakca changue ‘tl1f:°gl'eB;:; _ tern o airying, wi sen u q. ication to Chas. P. Willnrdth Co., 280 Street. Chicago, Ill.- 4- fl 9 B R: ‘ rm: and mnmnpiin, viii |5 lit. -—.——-ran—.— Patrons’llrncery|louse. Under Contract with the Exccunvc Committees of the Pennsylvania and New York State Granges and recognized by the State Granges of Ohio, New Jersey and Delaware to fur- nish Granges withall kinds of Groceries. We carry a large and complete stock of all Groceries, Sugars, Syrups, Molasses, Coffees, Teas, Spices, etc. We 1111 all orders from Patrons when the order is under Seal of Grange and signed by the Master and Secretary of the Grange, and upon recei'pt"of goods and found satisfactory-payment to bemade within 30 days from date of bills. We are now filling Orders from Patrons in Michigan as the through rates from Philadelphia-are very reasonable, as the railroads are cutting through rates. A trial order from Granges in Michi- gan will convince them that they can Purchase Groceries to advan- tage in Philadclphim. if you desire information in regard to prices on any goods in our line of business or freight rates do not hesitate to write us, as we endeavor to answer all inquiries promptly and satisfactori- ly. We will mail free upon request our Complete Price List of Groceries. giving the wholesale prices of all Goods in the Grocery Line. THORNTON BARNES, Wholesale Grocer and Grange Selling Agent, 24] North “Water Street. rnarr5yi j u__. Philadelphia.’ Penn. s"n':i'-I'z‘aHllllUliEllTS8‘STATUlllil I N In Practically Indestructible. SUPERIOR in Every Respect - ' to aarhlo or Granite. ‘ 7 ' Awmoeo oars MEDAL AT Woaurs FAIR, New ORLEANS, 1884-5. our 26,000 Eroehl For Designs and Circulars O . Address H.W.Green.Man'gr,G&.Rapids,Miclz. OFFICE. EAGLE HOTEL BLOCK. GRAND R.A.P:i::Dé nsro- soP::..o*.~ My lllW Vegetable and _Fl0\\‘L‘l_' Seed Cl|l3l02'lli" for E86 will hr sent FREE to all who write for it. Among. an immense variw v my friendswilltirid in it (and in none other) a new tll".ll'l1i]Pfld Cub llflIlE.Jl1bI.:lbOI?thfi early as lll’ll(l"l\0Il'5, but nearly twice on flilflre I James 1. ll. Gregory. Slarhlclleud, luau. fiisoixi GRADE LEVEL. J AC . PATENTEI) SEPT. 16, 98-1, For Farmers, Ditc-hers, Sewer Builders. Plumbers, Contractors, Builders and Everybody wishing to Establish New Grades. I. _'-_h__.__‘”_ fi . _. ._ 3 _.‘.A .=e TEI.ESCOPL‘. / \ A-—Grade Bar. B--The Level. C~+-Registering Scale. D-—'I’humb‘ Screw to Level. E— Thumb Screw to Grade Bar. F—Baclr Sight. G-—Globe Sight. II—Pointer on Scale. See Fig. 2. . The Level is made of cherry, nicely trimmed with brass, with brass bearings, center pin, back and front sights, thumb screws, etc. A malleable turned tripod-head, bolts and screws; second growth ash legs; all finished up in is neat and tasty manner The GRADE for 100 feet or for one rod is shown by the pointer on the registering scale H in inches without the trouble of adding, subtracting, multiplying or dividing as no other Level will do. 8-foot . Rod and , _ _ _ _ h an Target. \.\5\\ OUTLET FIG. 2. ‘ LEVEL AT VVORK. Do no ditching by GUESS and risk losing tile and labor, but~BUY one at the following low price, put up in a neat package to ship by express: 5 -N A [ml and fflilili cnltllltll, lillt lilllhor M182-loot nod and Iaigrl, nuploto, , : pr §1i'Ul‘_gIfI8l, _ ONRECElP'l‘OFPR10EORC.O. D. «— vi ‘fin »:-43;-.-V.--. 2 LEVEL GOHPAN .wAN'[-ED Iackson, Mich. The BEST. , Refer to any Bank or Business House in City. All um lhj U, S, C‘. H. HARRIS, Sup’t, North Cooper Street. , Cut this “ad.” out and keep for reference or liami to 2:o::.vr- «:‘z'?:;:hi-,r. 15m.~,y;(; ‘~‘.“~: I 2.5 it-.4?‘ is-1 pl8Bt. G 1 I s Now in Use. UV; mm; . fl , <7 ' -. .\.‘ \ \ THE ORLD’S EST! SOLD AT WII0l.E§ALI~} BY THE GUl\ll\l HARDWARE C0., 5 and 7 SOUTH IONIA STREET, And at IIETAIL by ‘VV. 8. (f}UN N & SONS, -—~~— l)e1l.lt£'!'h‘ in Hiarflware, Slaves, House Furnishing Gnmls, litv . l«‘.t:<~.. |- to. Exhmine the great lmrgains offered by us before you l_)tl_\’ _\‘()tll' Cook and Heating Stores. We sell .i .\'n. 8 "Hmir, (‘..ARi.A.\i>" (Tool: Stove for $i;.oo; No. 9 for $17.00; older patterns io per cent. less. The ".\l0i)Ei. (iARL.ANii,l’ our Ele- _gant Square Coal Stove. we offer at $25.00 for .\'o. 35, and $23.00 for No. 44; the same size with Oven at $3i.oo. W 9. .GUNN & SON“. Grand. Rapids. Mich, ICREAMERIES. sronbairn IMos£i.EY-s ---‘ lime &. llelngerator cabinet Creamery..- Have No lull on the market. Adapted to In 9 5|" dairies. families. the rreanhyalherina aguem, he'll: we.’ Uaodwala and Imlbout lee. The “ iitoddnrd ’ hlapntcnt ‘ Ikininii muahinsnt. Oreundrawnolfthemilk.Nopoasibility ' ilk or cream drawn at time " NINE sizrss. for Dairy Ind 1-‘anon-y. MORE’-S PYBAMIDAI. STRAINEB | ' Cleans milk Defioctls and alums not clog. because milk falls on point. of , ~ rm ' strainer. ttuttrr llorlirrs. llama. Prints. Din.’ l'olI-rs and Fmztory hizppll MOSELEY & STOBDARD Mfg G0. Poultney,V man :4 ll‘!-IE SIX SHOOEI. Fremont Silky Cultivator. Greatest Improvement our made In Riding Cultiwton. Lighter Draft. Blnplcr. Euler handled and more Durable than any other. A COIPLETE REVOLUTION in the method of Raising, Lower- lug and Guldln the shovels. Inv- lng nearly hall e work. Live. Responililo lgoiitswantetl on unoccupied tei-rltnry. We will bepleued to mail illustrated and FREE to docrlptlvc cirailarl any one applying. Addreu FREMONT CULTIVATOR 00. Bellevue, Ohio marité M(lSElEY’S []lll}lllENT flllEAME|lY I AND REFRIGERATOR. FOR BOTH SUMMER AND WINTER USE! Used with Water and Ice, or with Water only. No lifting of cans; no skimming of niilk; positively no sedi- ment druwn with either cream or milk. Adapted for farm . dairies, ranches, families hotels, restaurants anlboardin schools; also for hos itals, as'lums, soldiers’ homes an similar ublic institu ions. A TIVE AND RESPORSIBLE . AGENT WANTED. @‘Send for Circulars to the manu- facturers. (Mention this Paper). ' I IIOSELEY 8i PlllTllllAll|l MFR. 00., lllllllllll, IOWA. i 5mar4t BUSINESS .AG-ENT MICHIGAN STATE GRANGE. . THOMAS Mason‘, General Commission Merchant, 161 South Water St., Chicago, rnla,vegauii,iiliTi;ZiZiiiiiaisiiifiiiiias,iiu,iiun,ie. BONDED AGENT. of the N. Y. Produce Exchange Association, ' Chartered Feb. 13, 1878. All Orders Bzceive Proper Attention. It,,s,,s< P O'"""'- P «N 7:» concussion . ' “‘ wrriioirr , _i=_npiiM. “ l FWN loseliylalrltchlfz. .0_11nto ,ioni. feh I516 ., vrnomla LAND- _ ‘OR SALE.-—A desirable farm of 160 acres, Cheap Farms. Splendid Climate. shucuuia Winters. in gploaddstaéte of cultivation, with good build- rng, ore , ‘c. Situated 7'; miles northeast G,,,,¢«M km pm -1,“ Land L- Hr _ - of Three Rivers, zindfiyi mile/ west of Parkville. khlut uonlruiii CIIEBVIE. Prteershnrgflo. or W'll be 1 . ' " . ‘ S0 d cheap funk” Pamculms’ m Chromos or '35 Hidden name Cards. name on 10¢. quite of or address. VV. A. SCHOCH _ . , . Parkvme’ St. Joseph Cg” Miéh. Samples and terns, .c. Crown Pt, Co. hon-111§:rgbCt.| \ \..