'I'IE-IE ISSUED SEM I- 339*“ E1? EXECUTIVE [Kalamazoo Publishing Co.’s Print.] Michigan State MONTHLY COMMITTEE WEB Grange, P. of H. VoL.4,—-No. lo‘ % WHOLE No 72. SCHOOLCRAFT, AUGUST 15th, 1879. { You}: SUBSCRIPTION will Expire with N 0. THE GRANGE VISITOR, Is Published on the First and Fifteenth of every Month AT FIFTY CENTS PER ANNUM, Invariably in Advance. J. T. COBB, Editor and Manager. To whom all communications should be ad- dressed, at Schoolci-aft, Mich. Remittances should be by Registered Letter, Money Order or Draft. To Contributors. As the VISITOR now bears date the 1st and 15th of each month, to insure insertion in the next issue, Communications must be received by the 10th and 25th of each month. Runs on Anvnnrrsmez Acceptable advertisements inserted at the rate of t1.0.) per square, for each insertion. A Liberal discount will be made on standing advertisements of three months or more. Ofilce rs Na_t_i3_nal Grange. MA8TEE—S. E. ADAMS, Minn. _ OVEESEEB.-— J. J. WOODMAN, Mich. LiicruizEii.—MORT’MR WHITEHEAD, N J. STEWAB.D—A. J. VAUGHN. MISS- Assr. STEWAED—WILLLAM SIMS, Kansas. CHAPLAIN—-A. P. FORSYTH, Illinois. TamsUiziin—F. M. MCDOWELL, N. Y. SECRETARY-Wm. M. IRELAND, Wash’ton,D.C. GATE-KEEPEB—O. DINWIDDIE, Indiana. Ciinns—Mi1s. S. E. ADAMS, Minnesota. POMONA—MB.B. J. J. WOODMAN, Michigan. FLOB.A—MBB. J AS. T. MOORE, Maryland. Lsnr ASSTISTANT S'l‘EWARD—hTISS CARRIE A. HALL, Kentucky. Officers Michigan State Grange. Paw Paw. - Adrian. M.—J. J. WOODMAN. - - 0.—THOS. F. MOORE, - - L.——C. L. WHITNEY, Muskegon. S.—S. A. TOOKER, - - - Lansing. A. S.—A. E. GREEN, - - Farmington. C.—SALMON STEEL, Bear Lake. Manis’e Co T.—S. F. BROWN, - - Schoolcraft. SEC.—J. T. COBB, - - - “ G. K.—A. N. WOODRUFF, - Watervliet. CEBES.—MRS. C. L. WHITNEY, Muskegon. Poiroiu—Mns. G. W. EWING, Ross, Kent Co. FLOEA—-MES. J. J. WOODMAN, Paw Paw. L. A. S.—MB.s. A. E. GREEN, Farmington. Executive committee- 1?‘. M. HOLLOWAY, Chairman, - Hillsdale. J. WEBSTER CHILDS, - - - Ypsilanti. C. G. LUCE, - - Gilead, Branch Co. WESTBROOK DIVINE, Belding, Ionia Co. THOMAS MARS, Berrien Center, Berrien Co. WM. SATTERLEE, Birmingham, Oakland 00. J, Q. A. BURRINGTON. Tuscola, Tuscola Co. J. J. WOODMAN, J. T. COBB, - Ex. Officio. State Business Agents, GEO. W. HILL .2 co., - - moms MASON, - - - Detroit. Chicago. General Deputy. C. L. WHITNEY, - - - Muskegon. Special Lecturers- R. E. Trowbi-idge,. .Birmingham, Oakland Co. Tlios. F. Moore, .... . .Adrian,. .. . .Lenawee Co Geo. W, Woodward. . Shelby. ..... . .Oceana- 00 Samuel Laugdon, ..Bowen Station,. . .Kent 00 E. C. Herrin . . .Four Towns, . .Oak1and C0 . . . .Peri-y,... . Shiawassee Co - ,. ..Rawsonville,..Washtena-W 00 Andrew Campbell,. .Ypeilanti,. . “ “ Mrs. Salmon Steele,. .Bear Lake.. -M|ll1i5te° C0 By order of the State Grange at its late session, Masters no longer re- Geive a copy of the VISITOR free_.— Secretaries, or other persons, sending ten or more names, with pay for the 33-me, will receive an extra. copy free. Sample numbers furnished 011 “bplication. QBmt’ve diam. glepartmzut. CIRCULAR. HILLSDALE, Aug. 14th, 1878. To the Patrons of Michigan. _ It has heen reported to us that the Order is making inquiries as to the change in the Detroit agency, beyond what has been published in the VISIT- OR. For the information of all inter- ested we will say that Mr. Chidister tendered his resignation as agent in April, to take effect June 1st, designing to engage in other business. In look- ing for a successor to take his place, we fortunately, through him, found Mr. Geo. W. Hill and Alphonso Platt (the latter having been Mr. Chidister’s chief clerk while he held our agency) just forming a partnership business as com- mission merchants. They proposed to take our agency on the same terms and conditions as made with Mr. Chidister. Satisfied from investigation that they were well posted in the business and of marked integrity, taking their bond, with approved security, in the sum of $10,000 for the faithful performance of the trusts confided to them. From the fact of there being perishable consign- ments on hand when Mr. Chidister re- tired, it became necessary to take quick action, therefore the sub -committee originally appointed to establish the agency assumed the responsibility of making the change without calling the full Committee together. Hoping our action will be approved by our associ- ates, and good results accrue to all inter- ested, we submit ourselves, Fraternally yours, J. VVEBSTER CHILDS, F. M. HOLLOWAY, Of Sub-Com. for Det. Ag. VVord is already passing along the lines of either political party that as the next year is presidential, it is of vital importance that party discipline be maintained, and the issues of the fall elections should be strictly confined to national affairs. All this clatter about the country going to ruin if this party or that succeeds is B O S H, and is in- tended to, and to a great extent will ac- complish its object; that is, to divert our minds from What to us should be the real issues of the next State elec- tion, viz.: a radical change in our sys- tem of taxation and railroad reform. Unless you are an ofiice holder or office seeker, it don’t matter— comparatively speaking——which party wins, for you will have the taxes to pay all the same. ——E2:change. There is a spirit abroad among the weak and discouraged Graiiges to do their first Works over—and first of all_to ascertain the causes _of_ the_ decline in life and energy. This is striking at the root of the matter. Find out where the trouble is, and what is necessary to be done will be plain enough. When the difliculties are out of the way, mark out a certain line of work—social, literary, scientific, pecuniary, any one or 911. and stick to it. Let it be something which will give both pleasure and profit, and go to work at it as though you meant business, and thus start in the new life. Some things should be done, not talked about. — Cincinnati. Grange Bulletin. ~». .. ETHE PA'I‘RON’S DECLARATION. B‘! L. EDGAR JONES. Sound aloud the Proclamation l O‘er and o’er, That the Patrons want a million Men or more; Men of solid sense are wanted, For the Grange : Men whose worth of will and purpose, Cannot change ; Men with coolness and with courage For the storm. Who will join us in our struggle For reform ? Call the roll I Who will cast his silly prejudice si e , Who will bravely breast the billows, And the tide ; Who will try to raise the farmer From the mire, And will lift him from his bondage Ever higher; Who will join us in our eflort, So to plan That the husbandman may equal An man ? all the roll ? Who will 'oin the march of progress, and in hand, With the brawn, and bone, and sinew Of the land ? Who will struggle that the husbandman May gain, What is his by right of labor, And of brain ; Who will break the iron fetters Of the past. And demand his just inheritance At last ? Call the roll ! Have not toilers in the vineyard Right of birth To their portion of the bounties Of the earth ? Are they not a noble army, Millions strong ; Must they bow without a struggle, To the wrong ? Who will join his brother toilers In their fight, For their heaven-established portion, And the right P Call the roll I Who will fling his selfish narrowness Away ; Who will help the righteous movement Of the day ; Who will out the woven meshes Of the net, That has made him but the plaything Or the pet Of the scheming politician nd his crew, Who have used him as their puppet Through and through 1’ Call the roll l Then the farmers’ wives and daughters, Chiefest charm- Of the life that often crushed them, On the farm; Who will Join us in our seeking For a change, That her rights may be established Through the Grange ? Who will give them first position, Like a man-— And will letter their condition he can ? Call the roll ! Who will march beneath our banner, Till it wave- O’er his form among the victors- Or his ave F Who will work with thoughtful wisdom, And with sense That despises _selfish impulse, And pretense P Raise the cry of independence, Loud and long ! Till the world shall pause and listen To our song ; Let the bugles sound the onset-— Beat the drum- Who is ready for the battle ? Who will come ? Call the roll l —Farmera' Friend. (ieiieral LeDuc. A friend who has lately had opportu- nity to judge of the wor performed by Gen. LeDuc in the Agricultural De- partment at Washington, expresses the following opinion, after extended per- sonal inspection : “The Commissioner is a man who who appreciates the needs of the De- partment, and is doing his best to in- crease its efllciency. When he took charge, he found men at the heads of divisions who were the laughing stock of the country. Of course he could not make a sweep at once, but he is grad- ually making changes. all tending to greater efliciency and usefulness.” It must be admitted that Gen. LeDuc has infused new lifein the Department, and that he has aided its development into practical usefulness. By until‘. ing effort he has wrought changes in the department over which he pre- sides, greatly to the advantage of the public—at least to that portion enga.ged in agriculture. His work in awaken- ing the_ country to the importance of producing sugar at home, thus saving the constant drain of specie, or its equiv- alent, for an article that can easily be produced by home labor, is worth more than all else ever accomplished by the department before it was placed in his charge. Another tangible gain is in re- leasing the institution from the political uses which it has been compelled to serve. All this has ‘been done in the face of obstacles that would have dis- couraged a man of less nerve, and it may be added, without the support of the agricultural press, which was studi- ously withheld, and is yet, except by a fewjournals that are willing to recog- nize intelligent and earnest effort and award the proper meed ofpraise.——-IIus- bandman. Human Thorns. There are certain disagreeable people in this World who seem to take a special delight in annoying others by remind- ing them of things they would wiiling- ly forget. They are human thorns, for- ever torturing their fellow-meii for the sake oftorture. Has a man met with a misforture in business, they are for- ever recalling the fact. Has a man in times that are gone wandered into de- vious paths, they are forever reminding him ofit. often by congratulating him that that is past. Has a man blunder- ed,they are forever telling him what “ might have been.” VVhen the thorn isof the masculine gender, there is one way of getting relief. He can he knock- ed down and taught manners. When the thorn is of the feminine gen- der, the case is differeht, and notso easi- ly disposed of. But Causeur hears of one such scourge in petticoats who got her deserts the other evening. It was at a little party, where some score of people were gathered, together. The thorn sat near a young man, who in days gone by, had been guilty of fol- lies that cost him dearly. He had put them all behind him. But the thorn took occasion to recall them in a subdued and confidential tone. The victim, who had been subject to the same torture before, spoke up so that all could hear: “Madam,” he said, “— for five years I have been trying to forget all that. You have been tryin to remember it. You have succeeded better than I. Icongratulateyou.” The thorn subsided. HE had killed a man while under the influence of liquor, and as the sheriff’ marched him u to the gallows the doomed crimina said he had sworn neverto take another “drop,” and he hoped that they wouldn’t insist. THE GRANGE VISITOR. -—~--———--> -—-——————-——....___; §t,iIa5t2r’:% gepartment. PAW PAW J. J. WOODMAN, - - ‘ Patrons of Michigan: we have rea- son to be grateful to the Great Giver of all good for the bountiful harvest which has just been secured in the very best condition; and it is proper that we should unite, and make our “ harvest feasts,” what they are intended to be by the “ founders of our Order.” “Ours is a social Order, all can find herein something to enjoy, and we be- lieve that there is nothing better for a man than that he should eat and drink, and that he should make his soul enjoy good in his labor.” “ It is from the hand of God,” hence it is fitting that we should unite, and with music, and song, and praise ac- knowledge his goodness, and give thanks for the bounties bestowed. Ours is an intellectual Order. and one of its best and noblest features is to encourage education, inspire thought, and bring more brain power to aid in the operations of the farm and the household. Hence at our “ harvest feasts,” we must have discussions, es- says, lectures, and a general inter- change of views upon all subjects relat- ing to the production, preparation, and marketing of the magnificent crop -which has just been taken from the fields. August seems to be the most favora- ble month for these gatherings in our State, and the preparations which are going on all over the State for them, indicate how they are appreciated by the members of the Order. and clearly demonstrate that they have become fixed institutions, which will be held in the future as regularly as the annu- al fairs of agricultural societies. No County or Subordinate Grange which is alive to the moral, social, and intel- lectual welfare of its members should fail to take part in these annual gath- erings and make them so enjoyable and useful that not only will the mem- bers of the Order be there, but farmers and their families who are yet outside the gate, and the public generall , be induced to meet with us. Let t e in- vitations be general and welcomes cor- dial. - It gives great pleasure to be able to announce to you that Brother Mor- timer VVhitehead, Lecturer of the Na- tional Grange, has consented to return to this State and address the meetings arranged for him by the Lecturer of the State Grange, and published in his de- partment of the VISITOR. He is a clear, truthful, and interesting speaker, and no Patron or farmer within reach of these meetings should fail to hear him. July 28, 1879. Science is knowledge. Only this and nothing more. A, B, C and D agree touching any fact or principle. Expe- rience proves it-. Reason confirms it. No one gainsays their testimony. This is science. The man who don’t know can safely follow their opinion in this matter. Now, a life time on the farm will not be sulficient to demonstrate what an intelligent Grange may settle satisfactorily to all concerned in a single evening’s discussion. The farm journal, to an extent does, or may do, the same thing, and has been a blessing to multitudes of farmers, but falls far short of the Grange work. In the latter the rationale of a theory or practice may be thoroughly sifted, and its truth or falsity proved. This is scientific. In the discussion, agriculture takes all knowledge for its province. Now is the time to make preparation for the next wheat crop. What are you going to do about it ? Will you do as you have always done, when your next neighbor harvests 30 bushels per acre to your 20? Are you going to sow the same kind you have always done, not- withstanding your neighbor has‘ got what he has proved to be better wheat ? You think this all chance and good luck! Well, get the opinion of your Grange on this. Give to every man in the Grange a single item ‘to investigate and report on, Let it be understood that the others expect him to be thor- oughly posted as to that item, and then let the Grange go for him. Make him prove his point. One evening will not exhaust the wheat (l“e5t_1°n*D°1' B0551‘ my all that may be said on a single mt but go at it in this way, and we will ‘warrant both a good time in the Granges, and a better crop- Florida. Letter. From the Husbandman. “ Doc.” called me “Judge” in accord- ance with the customs of the country. In this climate it is proper to take ho cl of a man’s name by the handle. It is not ‘necessary that your services in be- half of your fellow men have been of such value as to entitle you to the honor of a title. You meet a stranger, and he wishes to address you. He is ignorant of your name, antecedents or pres- ent condition. To address you as “ Colonel,” “General.” “ Doctor” or “ Judge,” is a delicate way of saying, “ I do not know your vocation in life, but your very distinguished personal appearance so impresses me that I know that you must be a person of note and entitled to an honorable address.” If you really have no ";itle_ the one first applied will “stick,” and then-seforth you will wear it. A year ago one of my neighbors from Iowa, who has lived by me for a score ofyears, and, of course, knows I am only a common “plow-jogger,” and no “Judge” at all, came to Florida, and he asked one of my " cracker ’i friends: “ Why do you call Adams “ Judge 2”’ he is no “ Judge” but a common farm- er.” “ I reckon we call him " Judge” be- cause ’pears like he is a judge of his own business,” replied my “ cracker” friend. A response that had, possibly, a delicate hint to the investigator. Most of us would indignantly deny that we enjoy being flattered, yet such denials are sadly insincere. If I am traveling among strangers, and one of them sharply shouts to me, “ Look here, old chap! ” it not only wounds my self esteem, but I at once form the opinion that he is not only very ill- bred, but is an unaccountably poor judge of human nature. If he had said “Judge, your attention one mo- ment;’’ it would strengthen my con- viction that I am a man of distinguish- ed presence, and I would pronounce him a man of good manners aml one capable of detecting merit at first sight. So “ Doc” called me “ Judge” and I called him “ Doc.” But we were clearing hammock and had concluded to spare some of the fin- est trees solelv on account of their effect on the landscape. \Ve would clear out the uiiderbrusli, root and branch,which would be a small matter. I seized a little Cherokee bean to pull it up. It was an insignificant little shrub obout two feet high and a third of an inch in diameter. Of course it was covered with prickers. I gave it a little pull and was surprised that in such loose soil it did not come up at once. I gave it a lift that ought to raise a bush of three times its size, and it stuck fast as ever. I then braced my- self and gave a pull that would have discouraged a Florida ox, but the con- temptible little bush wouldn’t budge. I invited Levi to give me a. lift as “here is a two man bush.” I thought I could detect in his face a look of pity for my weakness as he approached with his magnificent display of muscle, and grasped the obdurate bush. After one pull the look of pity was replaced by one ofsurprise and chagrin. He squar- ed those broad shoulders, and with the power of a mule snapped the stem asunder at the surface of the ground, leaving the roots undisturbed. Grub the thing out, said I, and I was "dis- mayed to see his spade lay bare a great yellow root shaped like a carrot, tough as cottonwood, about the size of a stove- pipe and running perpendicularly and indefinitely into the ground. He cut it offa foot or so below ' the surface at which place it was scarcely smaller than on top. Meanwhile Francisco was paying his repects to a. patch of saw palmetto. This wretched cumberer of the ground has a stifl' leaf stalk (on this rich land) from one-half to one inch in diameter and each edge is covered with a row of hooked teeth, hence the name “Saw Palmetto.” The leaves are from two to three feet in diameter and armed all around the edges with sharp points. The leaves and stalks were from four to six feet high and so thick no human being could go through or look through. The roots are 9. i-hizoma (like a sweet flag) running mostlyunder, the surface of the ground. Theyvare about the size of a stovepipe, and form a perfect net- work all through the ground. They are a. tough, stringy, woody, spongy, elastic, unsplitable growth, a sharp ax will cut them readily but they will not “ chip.” The sand soon dulls an ax, then it will bound of the alligator-like bark like a hammer. This network of terrible horizontal roots is fastened down in a-most thorough and work- manlike manner. The lower side is thickly covered with innumerable roots about the size, strength and length of a large whip-lash, and these run per- pendicularly into the ground fastening the rhizomas with a host of unbreak- able strings. We chopped and slashed the big roots with our axes. We stab- bed, and dug, and cut the small roots with our spades, and tugged with all our strength. One by one, in long pieces and short pieces, they gave way before our assaults,and we looked at the huge and rapidly growing, pile of debris behind us with the idea that we were actually accomplishing something val- uable. This work continued until noon when we took a critical survey of the results. Our pile of palmetto roots was something wonderful. No one could see that and accuse us of inaction. But where did they come from ‘.’ That was the puzzle. The piece of ground that wehad cleared was utterly insig- nificant. It wouldn’t make a respect-' able onion bed. It did not look big enough to stack our roots on. It was positively disheartening. We’ were drenched with sweat, tired by our own vlolent. labor, and hungry as wolves. “ Doc” was sitting under the shade of thegreat hickory, cool as a cucumber, with paper and pencil in his hand. “Are you writing a prescription for this complicated compound chronic rootedness?” I mildly enquired. “ No, but I have been making some mathematicalcalculations using the re- sult of your forenoon’s work as a basis, and my calculations indicate the cheer- ful prospect that if you continue to clear saw palmetto faithfully for life’s allotted span you will have enough clear ground to give you a respectable final resting place. Let us dine.” Among the most thrifty and industri- ous inhabitants of Iowa are the Ger- man immigrants, Tliey do not hesi- tate to settle on the grubiest, bushiest landsin the country, their patient per- sistent industry gradually transforms their patch of bush into a field of gold- en grain. They then buy an adjoining grub patch, patiently and contentedly grub out rootand stump, till the golden harvest on that also gladdens their eyes. I imagine they neverpass a dense thick- et of oak grnbs that they do not invari- ably sigh for an opportunity to clear the ground for the plow. Now I ven- ture this prediction that after the toughest Dutchman now in America,_or yet to come over, has attacked one piece of saw palmetto hammock he will nev- er like Alexander, weep for more worlds to conquer. After dinner we went back and chop- ped offall the growth at the surface of the ground, leaving the roots undisturb- ed, then like true Floridians called it cleared. But such clearing! Every- tning cut sent up a. legion ofsprouts and they have sprouted, and we have sprout- ed them ever since, all of which seems to contribute to their general health and luxuriance. If any one wants to know my private opinion of clearing hammock I will give it in language too forcible for publication. DUDLEY W. ADAMS. In the same County, and composed of the same class of materials, we not infrequently find two Granges the counterpart of each other——the one in earnest, diligent and progressive; the other, to all intents and purposes, dead as a coflin nail. Now, what is the cause of this difference. Sift the whole matter and it will be found that the whole lies in zeal on the one part and a want of it on the other. The life and activity will also be in proportion to the general zeal. A few zealous mem- bers may keep a Grange alive, but it is only when this spirit takes hold of many that it becomes a power. Bro. Patron, is your Grangea success? Have you done, and are you doing your part to make the meeting a success? Have you done and are you doing your part to make the meetings pleasant and use- ful:, If yes, then infuse some of your zeal into the others. If no, then turn over a new leaf. Remember, what you attempt to do, strive to do well.—Bulle- gm. Two darkies were vaunting their cour- age. “I isn’t ’feared o’ nothin I isn’t,” said one. » “Den, Sam, I reckon you isn't ’feared to loan me a dollar?” “No Julus,’ I isn’t ’fi-aidto lend you a dol- lah, but I does hate to part with an ole fren’ forebber.” Wanted, More Sheep. The United States need more sheep. In all parts of this great country, to se- cure health and comfort, its peo le must have food and clothing. he sheep furnishes the best and most who esome animal food, and the most comfortable clothing yet tested by the masses ofour people. In malarial dis- tricts,—especially where extremes of heat and cold are frequeut,—woolen clothinganda freer and more common diet ofgood young mutton would insure better health and better vigor than gen- erally characterizes pork-eaters and wearers ofcotton and flnelinen. From the best data within our reach we ascer- tain that there are on the entire globe about 500,000,000 sheep. Of these the United States has but 35,000,000. Our manufactories consume annually more than 22-5,000,000 pounds of wool. If each ofour sheep furnished five pounds of wool, there would be a yearly deficit of 50,000,000 pounds. Here is a good field for enterprising stockmen. VVe need double our present number of sheep. Let no oneindulge a single fear of over-production either of mutton or of wool. Could our flocks be tripled or quadrupled, they would add not onlv to the comfort and healthfulness of the people but to their intelligence and sobriety, as well as to the productive- ness ofevery field used as a sheep pas- ture.——Drovers’ Journal. The Cabbage Worm. Repeated inquiries come to us for the best remedy for this formidable de- stroyer of the cabbage. From the many experiments made, we are in- duced to discard those which soil or con- taminate the leaves. VVhen the plants are young and when the worms first make their appearance in comparative- ly few numbers, they are to be removed by hand. Tne plants may be cleared as rapidly as by the various applications used, counting in the time in preparing or procuring these applications. As soon as the heads form, use hot water. If any injury results from the heat, it will be only to the edges of the outer leaves. The body of the head cannot become heated. Ifthe insects have be- come numerous, this will be found a rapid mode of their extermination. VVe are often asked for the degree in temperature to which the water should be heated. \Ve cannot give the precise degree. The watering pot in which it is carried will not retain a high heat long, and the fine streams of water from the nose are partly cooled in their pas- sage through the air. It is supposed that a temperature of 120° will kill the worms, but greater heat is better, pro- vided the cabbage leaves are not scorched. Some practice.is required to do the work right, and the operator may experiment on a few small heads, or else begin with warm water and gradually increase the temperature. In alittle time he will learn to apply the water as it should be. Immediately after filling the watering pot when the water is hot, he wlll give aquick or in- stantaneous dash, and this will be suffi- cient to kill all the worms; after the water is partly cooled, the washing will be continued longer. The great advan- tage of this treatment is that the cab- bages are left perfectly clean.—0o-untry Gentleman. I'1‘isjust as cheap to raise a good breed of cattle as a bad breed. Scrubfi will eat just as much as thorouglibreds. Ifyou are not able to buy Alderneys and Durhams, then you can raise the corn breed. By corn breed, I mean those cattle that have enough to 93$ and are treated with kindness. Ever)‘ farmer that will feed his cattle all that they can eat, and treat them with kind- ness, in a few years will have blooded stock on his farm. All blooded stgck has been produced in this way. '10" can raise good cattle precisely as You can raise good people. A legal gentleman met a brother law’ yer on Court street one day last week, and the following dialogue took place between them : on “ VVell, judge, how is business . “Dull, dull; I am living on faith and hope.” “Very good, but I have got past y°“v for I’m living on charity.”——B08W‘ Courier. “I trust you will be true to me,” 11; said in accents mellow. “Of course will, my dear, said she—“ti11 I 89‘ another fellow"’ §ediirer’ii fltjlttrtmmt. C. L. WHITNEY, - ' ' MUSKEGON. Bro. Whiteliead’s Appointments. In the last VISITOR we gave a list of the times and places of the picnics to be addressed by Bro. \Vhiteh§acl, the Worthy Lecturer of the ational Gmngi? b ' th th t I t 's num er we review em, i a thetrxe may be no error or want of notice, as this npngbetr of fghe _VItSITOI; Vigil h s o isrea ersin ime or Ibeiiatconglgir twiofof the1a;f>pp1intments_. t H ear roma 0 ese appoin - men8t‘s,,e :;.nd the note of preparations seems to have been promptly and earn- estly seconded, and the details to be worked out; to securp succtzess. t B _ Th fir ap oin men is a am- bridgz, insthe n[<))rth part ofBei'rien Co., near tléiehvilgige pf hVV’atergli(;:t£ The esso t is oun y ave ai e ogive giriblicity to ihiamgegigg. aItIl<1i_I havebno fear in saying ia e ore is num er is mailed to you who read these lines, the meeting will he recorded as a de- cided success. The meeting at Paw Paw, the home of our Worlhy Master, comes on VVed- nesday, tlile 13th inst., artg if a C1‘(l)]Wl(ll do not ca it a success en we s a never attempt to prophécy again. The Micltihgan Cengral tRatilr(t)a1({l winll then have eoppor uni y o a et. e speaker to Jackson, en mule for Spring- ville, in the north-western part of Len- awee County, a point accessible from parts of Hillsdale, Jackson and VVash- tenaw Counties, from_whieh we expect to see many earnest tillers of the soil, in search of truth and rest, and they will find both. If the Springville meet- ing on the 14th is not acrowd, there will be one man disappointed. Dansville, Ingham Co., is the next appointment, for the 15th inst., a place near portions of Livingston, VVashte- new and Jackson Counties. Bro. Whitehead has been in this County, and has been well advertised. Bro. Miekley is also to speak, and if a fair day is vouchsafed, a large turnout will be seen listening to the little Lecturer of the National Grange and the stal- walrt citizen of Lenawee County. he “City of Straits” must b h d that night, for Romeo, i\IacomtfCf:i(h tjy, is the objective point for Saturday, the 16th. The meeting here is also well advertised, and it is to be on the camp- meeting grounds near the lovely village. There should be quitea large meeting here. Lapeer, Oakland and St. Clair Counties are quite near, and if the farmers here have anything of the zeal and spirit they ought to possess there will be enough in camp to satisfy even the far reaching voice of our eloquent National Keeper of the Seals of the Fra- ternity of the P. of H. The grounds and surroundings and conveniences at this_place are faultless, and if Mortimer Whitehead was well known they would be filled as never before. Sunday and rest at our old home fol- 1I‘))W-G:1nI(_%tl(;ueI1VIa1%on]g{r lllgllllt riiliie on the ‘I .'i.. .wi taeusto breakf t in instli lisboigfahro. ei\IIi)l]i:il§s g)rfo\Ee12) eAl1l§:l11i d9-19, Ottawa Co. Many in this vicinity have heard the Lecturer and of course 3182’! twill come, and sdine distance if The arfrlrilhagiam - b Fenwickl Or gnear thgrefitilh :.?‘l;:0S0el)lt£lt1t Dart of Montcalm Co., easily accessible to 239 hgrfiiiter portion _of Ionia County. ‘3Xpec% to sexes a(l:l]g]etl]\ddi1e1r?;’ol'V:ai:li1:sl% atr , WithTil£S£h:.l1g(;t]e]JaDy who are not Iiet Gr (1 ' . and:V?)l'kI;t?fi%ea1f(?(IllI‘lhl3lSf10th.S ccessful meeting this will bp aLutt 0111‘ table: tell of worl: (tlliljie aifd etlos (bl; on . ' Ionieac Clinton, Eaton, I_ngham and we ounties can all put in an appear- 00 “here. and will, but they can’t dis- ‘lllliagfieus with numbers. ceana Cogfialéialold forest of Stllielzblyit ins;_, and b ,8 o picnic on t e _ s we can ev.$n‘f.’J."“i.e2§‘i’.'.§‘“°’ °°‘i’.‘?f.‘i’.§.‘.; t 1 very _ tugndto men and women as they did in marsggiiegf plld, when the Scotch chiefs come, We wtinclans. But let_ them mule not fear them if they :13]? in Patron’s_ array. Taylorge Ito Grandville, near Day & D aster mill and quarry, is the m°Ve—and there everybody is ex-, ” Let them come,-everything ggd °l'!b0dy will be ready on the ' ‘tG1’8ndville, Kent Co. If zeal Worthy Master Vvoodman Bro. Whitehead’s meetings: “The numerous calls which have been made for Bro. Whitehead to re- turn to this State and enliven our “Har- vest Feasts” with his interesting lec- tures aud wise counsels, speak well for the Lecturer of the National Grange, and indicate how his recent labors have been appreciated in this State.” I am confident that the Patrons of Michigan will give him on his return such a reception and hearing, as no other speaker in the interests of our Order and agriculture ever received in this State.” says of Grandville Pleiilc. Having leisure at Grand Rapids on the 7th inst , we took the cars to Grandville and met Bro. J. B. Hamil- ton at the depot and requested him to show us the grounds on which is to be the grand harvest feast and reunion of the Order on the 22d. inst. A short walk from the depot brought us to the mill and quarry of Day & Taylor, where we found Bro. Taylor, the fore- man of the plaster company. He took us along the line of the railroad track 20 or 40 rods to a line old sugar bush- the grounds selected for the thousands to enjoy themselves and to listen to the instruction of our VVorthy Bro. VVhite- head on the 22d of August. The grounds are fine, high and dry, with an excellent spring of water for drinking near by. The beautiful old monarchs of the forest yield an abun- dant shade with no undergrowth to obstruct the view, and we have no doubt that 15,000 people can hear the speakers without etlort on either’s part. A cominodious stand for the speakers is to be erected, another for the organ and singers and bands in attendance, and then seating capacity for a large crowd will be placed upon the gentiy rising ground, beyond which are many clumps of timber for the spreading of dinners and the hitching of any number of teams and carriages which may come to this gathering. The mill and quarry are easily accessible to the grounds, and an excellent opportunity to see the plaster rack in its vast under- ground domain, and follow it in all its stages of ascent—drying, crushing, shipping, etc., that it has to go through on its way to the fields of the farmer. This immense pit is drained by the largest of steam pumps, throwing a barrel of water at each stroke of the monster piston raising water enough to supply a large city and irrigate a large farm. The trains will run along side the quarry and mill and stop right in the grove within 25 feet of the speak- ers’ stand. What could be more con- venient? VVe found the Committee on Grounds active, making every needfnl efibrt to have everything in readiness for the comfort and convenience of the Patron thousands, they expect to entertain on the 22d. VVe had also interviews with several railroad men, who are giving us every facility in their power to reach the grounds and return safely and cheaplyto their homes on that day. Mr. A. M. Nichols, of Grand Rapids, the General Passenger Agent of the Chicago & West Michigan R. R., whosetrack runs to the plaster mill, is foremost in aiding us in our efforts to have a good time. He gives us half rates, round trip for a single fare, from any station on his road and return, and tickets are good from the day before to the day after, or from the 21st to the 23d inclusive. Better than 4th of July rates. Then the road runs a train each hour of the day if needed from Grand Rapids to the pic- nic grounds, and return in time for all trains upon other roads. The fare for this ride of 12 miles will be 20 cents. Buy tickets at Union depot. On my way home I met Mr. J. F. McClure, Assistant General Ticket Agent of the Detroit, Grand Haven & Milwaukee Ry. He cordially accedes to our re uests for railroad facilities and will dou less give an excursion from Owosso to the grounds at less than half fare. In case the excursion cannot be given, from Grand Haven to Spring Lake to Grand Rapids and return the fare will be 75 cents, from Nunica. and return the rate will be 50 cents on regular trains. _ The Valley road, Grand Rapids Di- vision of the Central, carry for two cts. per-mile, and I have asked that the tickets be good for three days. V R. & AI. Ry. having every coach out that day on an excursion, could only give the rates to parties—2 cents per TI-IE GRANGE VISI’FOR.. The G. ' mile to parties of 40 and more——tickets good for three days. . The following committee and pro- gramme may be announced for the occasion. I copy from the posters sent out from Grand Rapids: John Porter, President, Grand Rapids; 0. B. Whit- more, Chaplin, Grandville; Committee on invitations and Speakers, C. L. VVhitney, John Preston, Marcus Bnell ; On (zrounds and their Preparation, J. B. Hamilton, L. E. Taylor, A. N. Norton, Mrs. A. P. Arnold and Mrs. A. Nprtoii; On Transportation, J. C._ Lnglish, J. T. Cobb and M. B. Hine; On Reception, Mr. and Mrs. John Porter, Mr. and Mrs. \V. T. Adams, _Mr. and Mrs. VV. P. VVhitney; On Music, E. Manly; H. G. Holt and Lyman Murray. Programme: Exercises on the grounds to begin at 11 A. M. in the fol- lowing order: Music by the band. Prayer by the Chaplin. Vocal music. Address of welcome by E. A. Burlin- game. Response by C. L. Vtlhitney. Music. » Address by J. J. Woodman. Music. Dinner. Aiv'rnRNoo.\' EXERCISES. Music. Address of Mortimer \V'hitehead. Music. Other speeches. Music. All the oflicers and Executive Com- mittee of the State Grange are earnest- ly invited and expected to be present. _All the County, Pomona and Subor- dinate Granges are invited to come in bodies, clothed in full regalia with banners. Such are the preparation and expec- tations of the day. Shall we be dis- appointed‘? Bro. Cobb has in charge the arrangements with the M. S. & L. S. Ry., and will doubtless announce the same in his columns. Bro. Hine will endeavor also to arrange with the Newaygo Ry. Brothers and sisters, come and give Bro. Whitehead a rousing 'audience—a royal good-by meeting, and tell him if he thought us awake at his other visit, he may think us crazy now. What a good time the meeting will be to arrange with speakers to hold other meetings, and carry on the work of the grand revival of our Order- better, because just as the evenings lengthen, time and leisure for work come. VVil1 not all weak Granges avail themselves of this opportunity? Dormant or Weak Granges. VVe are pleased to receive quite fre- quent letters concerning the reviving of Granges. Shall ever be glad to re- ceive such, and will visit all if it can be done with slight expense. Send in your letters’ of inquiry some time ahead, and thus we may arrange to visit several on one trip, and help them at little expense to them. Now is the time to begin the work, and prepare for the winter’s campaign. “Credit to Whom Credit, etc.” VVe notice an article going the rounds of our exchanges accredited to an East- ern paper that first appeared in these columns. We like to have our articles re-published, if thought worthy. but let credit be given where it is due. Straws. IF you don’t care to read this copygof the V'IsI'r_oR or any other ii umber, and keep the same, please hand it to some farmer neighbor, who may find in it pearls you had overlooked. Whitneyville Grange, No 222, Kent Co., is erectinga new hall, which they expect to use soon, and which they will have completed later in the season, and when fully done have it formally dedi- cated to the work of the Order. Wyoming Grange, No. 353, at Grand- ville, Kent Co., have leased a building for a series of years, and are having a hall done off in the same for the uses of their.Gra_nge. While lightning-roddershave hit sev- eral wealthy and intelligent farmers in W‘estern‘Michigaii, ‘ yet not one belong- in to the Order, and reading its -signs of caution’, have been aofd, nor will they i-belt they read the VISITOR and attend the Grange. Received. The premium list of the \Vestern Michigan Agricultural and Industrial Society is at hand. In its 96 pages it well advertises the fair at Grand Rap- ids, Sept. 22d to 27th inclusive. The premiums are liberal, and well distrib- uted. Especial] ' would we call atten- tion to its new epartment for children under 15 years of age. This department has six classes and offers $200 in pre- miums for the encouragement of indus- try among children. The classes are: lst, animals and pets; 2d, product grown or collected and arranged ; 3d, prepared products ; 4th, manufactured articles; 5th, needle and fancy work; 6th, artistic and miscellaneous. VVe notice premi- ums for penmanship, letter writing and map drawing, etc. Parents will do well to encourage their children to strive for prizes in all these classes. Send for a. list and set the children at work. Address the Secretary, JAMES Cox, Grand Rapids, Mich. The Farmers’ Garden. The garden is of scarcely less import- ance to the farmer than the farm itself. It is really in advance of the farm when we consider the comforts of home. The farm supplies the substan- tials, such as meat and bread, and re- plenishes the purse, which,-of course, is the main item, but it is the garden that the good housewife is indebted to’ for the many side-dishes served up so regularly three times a day, which play so important a. part in making the life of the farmer desirable above that of other men. If the garden is neglect- ed, its influence must be felt three times a day throughout the entire year. And how uncomfortable it must be to the good husbandman to hear his faithful wife remark during that period, “Well, I have nothing to cook.” To provide the larder well is the farmer’s first duty. This he owes to himself and his family. Then let him plant a good garden, not merely a patch of potatoes and a few rows of peas, but let him select a choice spot of ample size, manure it well, put it in good order, and from his seed cat- alogue select every variety of vegetable seed that do well in our climate. Plant your seed in the proper time, and tend them well, so that through the following year, instead of having noth- ing to cook, your wife will find it difii- cult to select from among the good things in her larder those necessary for a meal. The usual mode of gardening is little better than having no garden at all. Do not be content with the usual slip-shod way of doing things, but do them right. The time spent in the garden is not lost. It pays better com- paratively than the labor in the fields; and above all things else, do not let it be put off until other work is done, but prepare your garden :_ spot and sow the seed as early as the season will admit, and continue to sow as the time arrives for the planting of different seed for vegetables for late use. Dried Apples. Apples should be dried as soon as pos- sible after they are cut, to have them light colored; stoves and kilns should be used in preference to putting them out on a scaffold to run their chances for rain or sunshine; and as soon as dried they should be boxed up tight, to keep them from the insects which de- posit their eggs among them and pro- duce the worms which spoil so many of them. In this Way they may be kept for years with perfect safety. Some time ago, while purchasing a lot of dried fruit. We discovered small pieces of sassafras bark mixed among it, and upon inquiry we were informed that it was a preventive against the worms. It is said that dried fruit put away with a little bark (say a handful to the bushel) will save unmolested by those troublesome little insects, which so often destroy hundreds of bushels in a :single season. The remedy is cheap and simple, and we venture to say a. good one. Philadelphia proposes to introduce- the needle in the public schools. As an improvement on the bent pm we think it will prove a success. A little boy, weeping most piteously, was interrupted by some unusual occur- renoe.‘ He hushed his cries tor a mo- ment, the thought was br.ol_tIl.l3n’§',”sa§ he. “ the c<1>ifl"§e sno se e . “ 0,” she rep e .“but it comes as near it as your 19.8% month’s_board bill does;” and that man ket, and higher offers from other States never spoke again during the meal. higher wages because he supports the THE GRANGE VISITOR. 7 indie’ gltpartmmt. HOUSEWORK. Washing, mopping, baking, churning, Next day ironing must be done, And the busy housewife findeth Little rest till set of sun. _ Then the knitting and the sewing, With the buttonholes to make. Oh, the patching and the daruing, How they make our fingers ache. But of all the varied duties That we busy housewives find, I do think that washing dishes Is the most provoking kind. Why, the times they must be handled, O'er and o'er day after day. _ Almost makes one wish the china Were in bits for children’s play. N ow, don't tell me I am wicked—- I know that as well as you : But somehow, when I am weary, Dishes make me feel so blue. And the only cure I’ve found yet 15 a paper oi-_,a book, When my family are settled Each in his own cozy nook. I know well that very many Have obtained the needed grace, With a patient, cheerful spirit, All life’s petty ills to face. Oh, that I were of that number Y Then, with heart for any fate, I might, with cheerful spirit, “Learn to labor and to wait.” —Dirz'_qo Rural. Woman Suffrage. The suffrage of all citizens I deem of great importance, and how any intelli- gent person can View it otherwise, is something I cannot understand. I think all the people need is the time to look at it on all sides, to know that it is right and just, and that our laws will become purer and better when woman’s voice and vote has a power in the land. On moral questions alone, if nothing else was thought of, her influence is enough to make our best and purest citizens wish it. For no matter how much opposers may scoff, and say we have not the brains to compete with man, they will not deny that in morals women are acknowledged maii’s supe- riors. One has only to read the statis- tics of crimes and visit our places of punishment to see_the comparison of guilt between man and woman. And in our courts of justice does sex lighten the punishment for the offense? No. Men expect us to know right from wrong; but could we vote, it is alleged, we have not the mind to decide for our- selves. The opposers of woman suffrage are willing enough to have a woman testi- fy for them in an important law suit. Women have mind enough for that. But when they vote they will vote just as their husbands tell them to. Granted that they will; many women never marry, and many are left widows. Is it right that they have no voice, and have no one to represent them! If they have property it is taxed as heavily as ama_n’s. If they commit crime they are just as amenable to the laws, and yet women have no voice in making those laws. Many say the law is now better for women than for men. Very strange that, to the detriment of them- Selves, they would do so well by us. In ordinary business life we will see if they are so thoughtful, and pay women more for the same kind of work, just because they are women. In all places Where women are employed (except in the professions, and there woman is equal with man,) lower wages are paid ecause she is a woman. No secret is II_1ade of it. If a. woman apply for a situation the answer will generally be, ‘For a man we pay so much, but as You are a woman, of course we cannot Day as much.” It is not said that you are not as well qualified, for in many Places, at the same work, woman is the Superior of man. Again, it is said, men ought to have family- Of course an instance was never known of a widowed mother Working to support her little ones; or 5‘ Wife may be,the mainstay of her fam- ‘ly, because her husband had been §t’10ken by disease; or perhaps work- "18 hard to keep her family together, .e°ause her husband who had prom- “ed to love and protect, had become a 1‘ II_11serable vagaboiid. Others may five little brothers and sisters to care "1' find educate, or erhaps old parents W Care for. Why 0 not such as these as much for their labor‘! If a woman does the same work as a man, and does it as well, why not pay her as much. It is nothing to the employers how that money is spent. This alone shows inan’s generosity to woman. This is not so complex but what any woman can understand it. In New York city alone there are 2,000 street walkers. Many of them are river: to it by the starvation prices paid for their sewing by Wealthy mer- chants. ‘T. ..ere are too many that would rather ruin a beautiful girl than save her. It is enough to make one’s blood freeze in our veins to read what so many sewing women do for a mere pittance, and because she is human and fails, she is cursed, If all men were as thoughtful for the interest of working women as A. T. Stewart proved himself to be, we should feel that our interests might be consid- ered as much as if we made the laws ourselves. These very men that glory in the downfall of women have as much power in their ballot as the purest man that exists. And sisters, right here I wish to speak more particularly to you. VVe, as women, have it in our powerto make the moral standard as high in man as woman. Why do we so scorn the victim, and yet greet the cause of all her shame with smiles. ,VVhy is crime so terrible in woman, and nothing in man. I think the time will come when women are more independent, that a man must prove himself worthy to as- sociate with pure-minded women before he can be admitted to their presence. Till but within a few years woman’s only avenue for making a living was bv housework, teaching, or by the ever- lasting needle. But now how many places, and every year the field widens. Did man give her equally the chance with himself freely! By no means. Every step she has gained has been with a struggle. If you think women are not as able as men tojudge of their needs, we can easily point to you emi- nent lady physicians, lawyers, sculp- tors, etc., that thought they knew what they wanted, better than many of our able professors of colleges, that tried so hard to keep the doors closed, so that none but our brothers could have a col- legiate education. VVomen have proved that they have brains as well as perseverance, and have bden victorious. One case I will cite: Miss Hulett, of Chicago. the eminent lawyer, was once a poor girl. She sup- ported and educated herself, studied law, and was ready to be admitted to the bar,——-but because she was a woman she had to fight the courts of Illinois for two years before they would admit her. She was only 24 when she died, but she had gained such eminence that her income from her profession was $3,- 000 a year. She practiced in every court in the city, and was respected and admired by all of her brother-lawyers that knew her. They eulogised her highly when she died, not merely as a member of the bar, but as a woman. Thanks to her, any woman with brains and ability can practice law in that State. When suffrage is granted, as it surely will be, our laws will be made equal. \Ve ask no favors, only give us the same chance with our brothers, —— why not 1’ VVoman has proven her ability to take care of her- self, full as well as man. How many women are left with little ones to care for, and under so many disadvantages too, and with tact and management will keep them together until they can care for themselves. As the law is, she can only have the use of one_t-hird of the property during her life-time, and if there areany debts to pay, with pay- ing the judge and settling up, a great part is used and little left ior the widow and children. How is it, if he is left can he keep his family together? Hard- ly ever, and has all the property. Here woman is found his superior. How many times a mother couid do so much more for her family could she slip into her husband’s place and keep the property all together. But I heard an opposer say, “ What if she marries again, and has children, she can cheat her first liusband’s children out of all the property.” That IS as broad as It is long. As far as. my observation goes. men are just as likely_to marry again as women, and the saying is quite true I think, with a few exceptions, that “A mother is a mother as long as She has life; a father is a father until «he gets another wife.” _ _ __ The shoe seems to pinch right heie, many of our brothers are so fearful that some other inan’s children will get some of his property. N o matter if he and his wife commenced life with noth- ing, and both worked hard, and maybe she raised a large family of children, to hear him talk, it is all my property. But, mind you, ifa man does not pros- per, it is taken for granted, he must necessarily have an extravagant and wastefulwife. So at times women are remembered. [To be continued in the next number.] How to Grow Cuttings off Geranlunis, Verbeiias. Etc. To prepare pots for raising cuttings, fill them two-thirds full with rich loam, dark and porous, not clayey and heavy, —:lien pour on an inch or two of yellow sand, wet this thoroughly and place the cuttings close to the edge of the pot; the contact of the pottery promotes the growth of the cutting. Cuttings should be taken from the young and newly formed wood of the plant; but the lower extremity of it should not be too young and soft, else it will absorb too much moisture and decay; neither should it be too old and hard, for then it will not imbibe moisture enough to throw out roots. Therefore, cuttings should be taken off at the junction of the‘ old and new wood, so that these ex- tremities will be avoided. They should be cut otfjust below a joint or bud, as the roots start from that point, and if a bud is not left ot the base it is liable to decay ; the out should be made straight across the stem, taking care not to bruise the bark or leave it jagged. Most of the hardy, wooded shrubs and plants are easily propagated by cuttings placed in the open air; but the tender watery-stemmed plants, like verbenas, heliotropes, fuchsias, etc., should be covered with alhand-glass or raised in a hot-bed, shaded the first three days from excessive sunlight. Cuttings of certain plants can be readily started in water ; and, in the early spring, if ou have not a greenhouse or a hot-be , it is the safest plan. Fill small bottles or vials with warmish water, remove the lower leaves of the cuttings (be sure to have a bud at the base) and put them in the water; hang the bottle up to the window-sash, tying a string about the mouth for this purpose. If cotton-wool is put around the mouth of the vial it will prevent the evaporation of the water, and make the roots sprout more quickly by keeping up an even temper- ature. Oleanders can be rooted in this manner. Also heliotropes, verbenas, roses, fuchsias, and all kinds of bedding- out plants. The process is so simple that a mere child can succeed with it. As soon as the roots are an inch long the cutting should be transplanted, tak. ing care to spread out the tiny rootlets as they grow in the water. Some fill up the bottle with rich earth, let it dry_ off two or three days, and then break the glassl and or pot plant out the cut- ting without disturbing its roots in the least degree. This is the most certain way of obtaining plants from cuttings. -—Every Woman her own Flower Gard. Telephone for Boys. Take two empty oyster cans and a stout, smooth string. Let a small hole be made in the bottom of each can, through which the string, say fifty or a hundred feet in length, is passed and secured. Then let the experimenters set up their talking telegraph by choos- ing their stations as far apart as the stretching string will permit, and while one of the operators holds his ear to one of the cans, and his compan- ion his mouth to the other end of the line, they will find that a conversation can be carried on so that low tones and evena whisper will be distinctly per- ceptable. What usually astonishes those who make this experiment for the first time is, that the sound does notseem to come from the person at the other end of the string but to issue from the can itself, which is held to the ear of the listener. This at first ap- pears to be a deception, but it is really not so. The ear tells the exact truth. The voice that is heard really came from the can that is held to the ear OI the bearer. The voice of the speaker communicates sound-producing vibra- tions to the walls of the can with which his voice is in immediate on- tact. These vibrations are communica- ted to the string, but so changed that they do not affect the ear. A _ erson may stand by the string whie _the sound is passing, and yet hear nothing. at the other end of the string however, tEl'Jey reproduce themselves as sou'nds.— 2:. tliomfipnmicntt. SMITH CREEK, St. Clair Co., 1 August 5th, 1879. J Bro. Cobb .- As I was one of the unfortunates sued by the Birdsell Co. for something or nothing, and summoned to appear be- fore the United States Circuit Court in Detroit, and as I learn through our use- ful_ paper, the VISITOR, that there are quite a numberof our Bro, Patrons and farmers in the some fix, now my pur- pose in writing this is to have you pub- lish it in the VISITOR, and let our brother farmers know that we have a defence association for the gate swindle —and we ought to have one for all pat- ent right swindles. If the present one cannot be made to cover them, let us of the Birdsell take up the suggestion of Bro. Pratt and unite as one man and say that we will not pay until we are convinced that they have a just claim. Now, Bro. Patrons, let us who are disposed to unite in this defence, send our names and addresses to the same firm of Beakes & Cutcheon, of Detroit, and E. P. Ailen, of Ypsilanti, as they have been retained by the defence asso- ciation and have familiarized them- selves in patent right law and are worthy of our regard, as I think. I left my matter with them and told them that I would make this proposi- tioh to all our Bros. through the Vis- ITOR, and now. Bros., you can send your summons or put your matter into their hands. by sending to them by mail and they will inform themselves on the legality of these claims, and advise us for the best, and if we unite, it will make the cost to each much less. Their card is Beakes & Cutcheon, attorneys; oflices, 54, 55 and 56 Seitz block, Detroit. ~ Yours fratern all y, THEODORE BATHY, Of Grange 462. Bro. J. T. Cobb .- I have looked in vain for some com- munication from Porter Grange, No. 427. VVe have plenty of brothers and sisters that could, if they would, write interesting letters. Our Grange was organized about five years ago, with about 60 members. Some have left us because they were not of us; and death has removed three of our members. We have had some to initiate, so that our number holds good, at least in workers. In short, the ups and downs of new or- ganizations has been our lot. Our meet- ings are well attended, considering that some have four or five miles to go. but those farthest off are the soonest there. We held our annual picnic and trial of farming implements on June 5th. The W. M. of the S. G., J. J. Wood- man, talked to us for two hours in a manner that was very interesting to all. Such a speech will do any Grange good. Politics is not allowed in our Grange meetings, but I should like to see such men as Bro. Woodman represent the farmers of our district in Congress. Yours fraternally, « C. School. The sixth term of the So. Boston Select school will commence Sept. 29th, and continue twelve weeks. Designs of school and regulations same as last term. Suitable boarding places may be obtained at reasonable rates within convenient distance from the hall. Tuition-, four dollars. Students who purpose attending will please notify opening of the school. formation apply to Miss EVA WHITE, Box 104. Saranac, Mich. For farther in- THE REAPEII, DEATH. HANOLD——Died at his home, in Keeler, Jul 12th, 1879, aged 38 years. At a meeting of. eeler Grange, No. 159, the following reso- lutions were adopted: Wmmnss, In obeyance to the mysterious law of nature and of being, the Greflt Reaper Death has cut down in the prime of life, our fellow worker SIMEON Hxzvonns. and. WHEREAS, That in the death of Brother HANOLDS this Grange has lost a faithful mem- ber, the community an honest, upright citizen, the afliicted family a’ kind husband and father, therefore Resolved, That to our stricken Sister Han- the teacher three weeks before the’ - Nwows-I HF-.-M. . 8 olds, we tender our heartfelt sympathy, know- ing that words are but feeble consolation in this, the greatest trial that a wife can know. May the God of the widow and the fatherless throw light upon the darkened life ; and in the protecting power of fraternal association, may tried friends be true, be ever ready with sym- pathetic hearts and willing hands to lighten the load, to smooth the rugged path of the be- reaved widow and her fatherless children. Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be presented to the family of the deceased Brother, 3. copy be placed upon the records of the Grange, a copy be sent to the GRANGE Visrroiz and to one of the County papers with 8 request for its publication. Mas. M. E. BART]-IOLOMEW. ) Mns. S. SIKES, >Com. WM. 0. Coon, WHEREAS, It has pleased The Great Master to remove from our midst, at the age of 57. our worthy and beloved Brother, Isaac RUNYAN, Past Master of Sturgis Grange, No. 332, there- fore Resolved, That in the death of our Brother, we have lost a useful and beloved member of our Order, and that as a Grange we lament his death and tender our sympathies to his wife, family and friends who mnuru his loss. Resolved, That our Charter be draped in mourning for sixty days, and that these resolu- tions be entered upon our records, a copy sent to the family, and one to the GRANGE Visiron for publication. H. C. RAwso2~.', J. S. RICHARDSON, Committee. Sturgis, Aug. 3. 1879. PRICE Lisi idriisiiriiifiss Kept in the office ofthe Secretary or the MICHIGAN S TAT E GRANGE. And sent out Post Paid, on Receipt of Cash Or- der, over the seal of a Subordinate Grange, and the signature of its Master or Secretary. Ballot Boxes, (hard wood,) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .-$1 2-‘) Porcelain Ballot Marbles, per hundred,. . . 60 Blank Book, ledger ruled, for Secretary to keep accounts with members, . . . . . . . . . . 1 00 Blank Record Books, (Express paid), . . . . . 1 00 Order Book, containing 100 Orders on the Treasurer, with stub, well bound, . . . . . . I30 Receipt Book, containing 100 Receipts from Treasurer to Secretary, with stub, well bound, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Blank Receipts for dues, per 100, bound,. . {)0 Cushing’s Manual, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Applications for Membership, per l00,... . 50 Membership Cards, per 100, . . . . . . . . . . . .. 50 Withdrawal Cards, per doz., . . . .. .. . . .. . . 25 Dimits, in envelopes, per doz., . . . . . . . . . . . 25 By-Laws of the State Grange, single copies 3c, per doz., . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 New kind of Singing Books, with music, Single copy 15 cts. per doz., . . . . . . ... l 80 Rituals, single copy, . . . . . _ . _ . . . . _ . . . . _ . . 15 b-I 0! O ‘* per_doz., . . . . . . . . . .., . . . . . . . . . . .. Blank “Articles of Association" for the Incorporation of Subordinate Granges with Copy of Charter, all complete,. . . . . 10 Patron’s Pocket Companion, by J. A. Cra- mer, Cloth, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ‘ 60 Notice to Delinquent Members, per 100. . . 40 Address, J. T. COBB. ' SEc’Y MICE. STATE Gannon, SCHOOLCRAFT, MICH. COl:Vl NS’ EUREKA BEE - I-IIVE and Honey Ra.cks. A DECIDED SUCCESS -i 1; er cent more sur lus comb hone than frfgagy other Hive nowpin use. Highgst tes- timonials from the most successful Bee-keepers in the State. New beginners, start right ! Old Bee-keepers, look to your interest I_ Give this give a. trial and see its superior merits. AGENTS WANTED IN EVERY GRANGE. yo; particulars address, EUREKA BEE-HIVE 00., Schoolci-aft, Mich. TI-IE GRANGE VISITOR. THE KALAMAZO0 DRILL TOOTH!. ‘(H81 ‘I3 -i.'““l' ‘WW Patented April 30. 1878. SCATTERS THE SEED EVENLY 3§ inches wide under the Shovel. An Adjustable Governei Regulates the Depth, and Covers the Seed Uniformly from one to three inches, as desired. Combining all that is desirable in Broad-cast Seeding, with the advantages of Drilling. We also manufacture 3. Grain Drill, using this Tooth, which is Warrantcd to Give Satis- faction. or no sale. Can be attached to any drill in place of othe teeth. For further particulars address KALAMAZOO GRAIN DRILL 00.. KALAMAZ00, Mioi-:i BEES! BEES! BEES 1 For Sale.—Choice Italians in movable-comb hives. For particulars and price address, SOUTHARD & RANNEY, Kalamazoo, Mich‘. The Hushandman! EVERY FARMER Should TAKE IT. It is thoroughly Reliable and Practical in Every Department. It is Owned, Edited and Managed by FARMERS, and is an able Ex- ponent of the Agricultural Interests of the Country. THE HUSBANDMAN discusses public questions from the farmer’s standpoint. It demands that the burdens of taxation should be more equita- bly placed on all classes of property, and that the farming interests be thereby measurably relieved. TEE HUSBANDMAN contends against unjust discrimination in freight charges, by which the present railroad management is heaping heavy burdens on the farmers of this and other States. No other tarmer’s paper pays as careful heed to its Market Reports, which are thoroughly reliable and accompanled with comments show- ing the condition of the market and tendency of prices. In short, THE HUSBANDMAN seeks to promote in every way the greatest good of the agricul- ral class, and is such a paper as farmers every- where ought to read and support. The reports of the discussions of the famous Elmira Farmers Club occupy about one page of the paper each week, and are alone worth more to any practical farmer than the cost of subscription. Many of the leading farmers in different parts of the country are among its large number of correspondents. Hon. Alonzo Sessions, the present Lieutenant Governor of Michigan, and an old and successful farmer, in a letter urging the farmers of his own county to take this paper said : “ I have read Tim Husssnnmm for more than two years, and I do not hesitate to recommend it as the BEST FARMERS PAPER that I ever read. I take and read several other papers, but I will say frankly that no paper comes to my house that is more welcome to myself and to all my family, and not one that is read with so much pleasure and profit.” As a representative of the GRANGE, THE HUSBANDMAN is highly prized by the leading members of the Order, in all sections of the country. It is not sensational, but is candid and influential. The I-lusbandman is a Large Eight-Page Paper, and Only $1.50 per year. Postage Free. The interesting character of Tim Hosann- MAN, and low price, commend it at once to farmers everywhere, and make it an easy task to secure a club of subscribers in any Grange or community. Send for sample copies which are furnished free. Address, HUSBANDMAN. Elmira. N.Y. We will send Tm: HUBBANDMLN and THE GRANGE VISITOR for one year, for 8] ,70. and in Club: of five or more, 81 .60 each. OUR DESCRIPTIVE Illustrated PRICE LIST For Fall of I879 will be issued about August 25th. All orders for them must be accompanied by nine cents for each copy. These Lists will be complete in every de- tail, illustrated with over 1,000 cuts, and contain the descriptions and prices of over ten thousand (l0,000) different articles, such as DRY GOODS, Gloves, Hosiery, Notions, Clothing, Hats, Caps, Boots. Shoes, Carpets, Oil Cloths, Cutlery, Silver and Silver Plated Ware, Watches,Olocks. Jewelry, Sewing Machines, Trunks, Traveling Bags, Harness, Teas, Tinwar e, Pipes Tobacco, Cigars, Saddles, Horse Equipments, Guns, Revolvers, Groceries, and thousands of articles with no special classification. which you may learn the price of for nine cents. We sell all goods at wholesale prices in quantities to suit the purchaser. The only insti- tution of the kind in America who make this their special business. Address, MONTGOMERY WARD 8:. 00-, - 227 and 229 Wabash Ave., Chicago. I WILL SELL THREE INCH AND THREE AND ONE- FOURTH INCH THIMBLE-SKEIN WAGON, COMPLETE, FOR 345. THREE AND ONE-HALF INCH FOR 848 THREE INCH AND THREE AND" ONE- FOURTH INCH, WITHOUT BOX OR SEAT, 335.- THREE AND ONE-HALF INCH, WITH- OUT BOX OR SEAT, $38. ONE-HORSE WAGON. THILLS, BOX AND SPRING SEAT, $35. K§"Delivered on Cars at Niles, Mich. E. MURRAY. MAs'rER’s OFFICE, Paw Paw, Mich.. April 20th. E E. Murray, Niles, Jllich.: DEAR Sin.—Your’s of the 7th came. in my absence. hence this delay to answer. In reply to your inquiry. I will state that the wagon you sent me, and which has been run one year, is entirely satisfactory. As yet, every part is per- fect. There are several of your wagons in this vicinity that have run for several years, and I have heard of but one complaint, and that I do not regard as strictly reliable. Yours truly, J. J. WOODMAN. Grange HEADQUARTERS. THOMAS MASON, General Commission Merchant, 183 SOUTH WATER STREET, CHICAGO, _- - ILLINOIS. Purchasing Agent for the Patrons of Husband- ry. authorized by Executive Cominitte of the Michigan State Grange ; Agent of the N. W. Produce Exchange Associa.lion,- principal oflice, Buchanan, Mich. ; also, Agent of the Michigan Lake Shore Fruit Growers’ Association, Steven- ville, Mich., Respectfully solicits Consignments of FRUITS. VEGETABLES. BUTTER. EGGS. Poultry, Wool, Hides, PELTS, TALLOW, and DRESSED IIOGS. GRAIN, HOGS, and CATTLE In Car Lots. Also, L UMBER in Car or Cargo Lots. Having a large and conveniently arranged House in the business part of the city, we are prepare to handle goods in any uantity, and, being on the SHADY SIDE of t e street, can show PERISHABLE goods in BEST CONDI- TION, throughout the day. With SUPERIOR FACILITIES, and close personal attention to business, we hope to merit, receive, and retain a liberal share of ‘our patronage. Orders for goods in this market will be filled at lowest wholesale rates. Cash must Accompany Orders to Insure Prompt Anenuon. —-REFERENCES :— Executive Committee of Mich. State Grange. J. J. Woodman, Paw Paw, Mich. J. T. Cobb, Schoolcraft, Mich. Herman, Schaffner & Co., Bunkers, Chicago, Ill. Thomas Mars. Berrien Centre, Mich. W. A. Brown, Sec’ Mich. L. S. F. G. Ass’n, Stevensville, ich. g’ 55910513: Shipping "Tags, and Market Be- ports firrnished on amzlécation. Conniisroxniiitcu Somorrnn. max-.l2’79 GEO. W. HILL & 00., 80 Wooibrldge St., - - Detroit, Are now prepared to handle W/zeal, Oats and Corn, IN CAR LOTS. Having plenty of storage room we can also handle , POTATOES. BUTTER, EGGS. APPLE S. BEANS. CHEESE, and in fact anything and everything that a farmer has to sell, On as Favorable Terms as any llouse in the City. We also PURCHASE ALL KINDS OF GOODS for STORES, CLUBS am1Pa111il1es At the Lowest Wholesale Price. 3@°’ (ionsignments and Orders Soliciied. j_vl2 no70tf. 5-TON STOCK SCALES, $ 5 O .. FREIGHT PAID, AN D NO MONEY ASK ED TILL TESTED. O JONES, of Binghamton, may6m BINGHAMTON. N. Y Paw Paw, Mich., May 18th, 1878- J ONES, or BINGHAMTON: My Scales give entire satisfaction. I l1|1V_° subjected it to the most severe tests, and find It not only correct in aweighing large or small amounts, but perfectly reliable. Yours, Fraternally, [Signed] J. J. WOODMAN. Paints and Paris Green. moss REDECIED roe 1879. PAIHUNS’ PAl_ll_l nummm Ingersoll’s Ready Mixed Paints, Paris Green and Brushes. .__— Best and Cheapest Paints in the World. Freight paid on Paint and Paris Green in parts of the country. So it makes no 6159‘; ence where you live, you get goods at the 35”‘ price as if you were at the Factory. 9 Our Book “How Every one can _Pal“‘~;_ with 20 Brilliant Colors, Brushes, etc.. lllustfqa ed, mailed free upon application to PATROA PAINT Co., 162 South St., N. Y. ——-—-TRUSTEES :—-- T. A. Thompson, Pres, Past Lec. Nat. Gl’I‘*‘“3° Samuel E. Adams, of Minn., Master “ “ D. Wyatt Aiken, of S. C., Ch’m Ex. C0ln- “ Mortimer Whitehead, of N. J., Lee. Nat. _ O. H. Kelle , Past Secretary National GI‘3“3'i J. W. A. ht, Master Cal. State (318-1189- M. D. Davie, aster State Grange. K°n*“°“7'