THE GRANGE VISITOR ISSUED SEMI-MONTHLY, BY ORDER OF THE

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MICHIGAN STATE GRANGE.

[Kalamazoo Pnbli.hlog Co.'» Print.] VOL. 6,—NO. 20. WHOLE NO. 100 SCHOOLCRAFT, OCTOBER 15th, 1880. YOUR SUBSCRIPTION will Expire with No. Entered at the Post Office at School- KEEP COOL. to the Order, having served in three craft as Second Class matter. Spending the Sabbath with relations sessions of the National Grange, that A Good Election. It never did and never will I took the early Monday morning train Put things in better fashion — to speak of him here may seem out of Though rough the road and steep the hi!l for the Pine Tree state, and passed ROMEO, Michigan, Oct. 9, 1880. place ; but no one can form a correct es- THE GRANGE VISITOR, To fly into a passion. down through the notch in the White J. T. Cobb: And never yet did fume and fret timate of the man and his fitness for Our convention for the election of a Is Published on the First and Fifteenth of Mountalnsin an observation car,which Mend any broken bubble; the high position he occupies in the Representative from Macomb county, every Month The direst evil bravely met, afforded a splendid opportunity to view Order in his own State, until they go was held in this village, and resulted Is but a conquered trouble. some of the finest mountain scenery AT FIFTY CENTS PER ANNUM, into Vermont, where his name has be- in the election of J. J. Snook, Past Our trials, did we only know, on the Americau continent. I longed Invariably in Advance. come as an household word. He was Master of Washington Grange, No. 403. Are ofter what we make them ; to spend a day among the grand old Anb molehills into mountains grow, born on a farm, and lias made farming All the Granges m the county sent del- Just by the way we take them. mountains, ascend Mt. Washington egates and the convention was a very J. T. COBB, Editor and Manager. his profession. His cultivated land, in and take a birdseye view of (he New pleasant gathering. The committee on To whom all communications should be ad- Who keeps the temper calm and cool the beautiful valley, is as level and fer- Will find his wits in season, England States, and a portion of Can- resolutions touched upon the transpor- dressed, at Schoolcraft, Mich. tile as a western prairie, and the condi- And rage is weak, a foaming fool, ada; but my time was mortgaged, a pay- tation question, strongly favoring the Bemittances should be by Registered Letter, With neither strength or reason. tion of his growing crops indicates not Monev Order or Draft ment due at Old Orchard the next day, same views as held by the VISITOR. And if a thing be hard to bear only good husbandry but "scientific and there was no time to devote to A motion was also carried, instructing When nerve and brain are steady, farming." He enlisted early in the war Let fiery passions rave and tear, pleasure seeking. I was highly grati- the representation to press upon the at- It finds us maimed already. and rose from the position of second ® — e fied to again meet Bros. Draper and tention of the State Grange the impor- » 5 er lieutenant to that of colonel of his regi- tance of doing some campaign work in Who yields to anger conquered lies, Ware, of Mass., and Wason, Lyman E & 3 A captive none ean pity; ment, and carries nearly a score of hon- this part of the State. We, who have Who rules his spirit greater is and Miller of New Hampshire, who H ' orable scars. He has served in both been members of the Grange ever since Than he who takes a city. came to Old Orchard to aid, by their Il * © its earliest organization in this county, e 5 sc branches of the legislature of his state, Co 2 A hero he, though drums are mute, presence and words of cheer, in making are losing none of our love for the Order < • as president of the senate, and • held And no gay banners flaunted ; the first meeting in Maine what it of Patrons of Husbandry, but, on the Sd He treads his passions under foot, many other positions of honor and trust, And meets the world undaunted. proved to be, a grand success. There I contrary, are as ardent Patrons to-day and I hear it whispered that congres- -t O © also met Brother and Sister Ham, as at the beginning, yet fully realizing Oh, then, to bravely do our best, sional or gubernational honors will be Howe'cr the winds are blowing, whose presence had cheered and whose the slow progress we have made, and I E And meekly leave to God the rest, offered him in the near future believing that all around us are those H counsels had aided the National Grange Js wisdom worth the knowing. " almost persuaded " to become Patrons, In Bro. Franklin the Order in Ver- at Charleston, Louisville, Chicago and 5 « we are desirous that a little systematic Cincinnati. He was the first Master Bi 5 mont has a faithful and able advocate, work, planned by the State Grange ggggss; Pastosi Department and while he holds the reins, we may of the State Grange and made an able rifece—jen I I should be done in our locality. It may t-i expect progress there. Governor Proc- and efficient officer When he vacated be said—indeed it was said by one in ggggggI o & J. J. WOODMAN. h3 tor was present and addressed the meet- the Master's office he did not vacate his the convention—that if we would only O ing at Townsend, the home of Brother place in his local Grange or cease to la- live as Patrons, exemplify the princi- là Sd The Order ID Sew England. Franklin. His speech was well timed, bor in the good cause, but like Brothers ples of the Order in our daily lives, (Continued from last Number.) sensible, and highly interesting. Sev- Ware, of Mass., and Chase, of New "purchase all our supplies through There were two meetings arranged eral other prnmineiv professional men Hampshire; Colton, of Vermont, and Grange agencies," things would go on swimmingly, and we would never feel INDEX TO THIS NUMBER. nnectlcut, but one was given up of the state were present and spoke not others, has continued to give his best the need of help from the State Grange on account of a political meeting, efforts and influence to the work of the only at this, but at all the other meet- in advancing the interests of the Order Keep Cool—The Order in New England—A which had been appointed at the same ings in the state. This, to me Is a most Order. Bro. Thing, Master of the State Good Election—Clintoh Co. Meeting—No- in our neighborhood. In reply we are tice 1 time and place, the other was held on encouraging sign of progress, and indi- Grange, and his whole staff of State not prepared to claim that the mem- Fair Lines—Pickings by the Way, No. 16,... 2 the shore of a beautiful lake, near Gran- cates that the prejudices which once Grange officers were early upon the bers of Borneo Grange are perfect Pat- The Shiawassee Co. Convention — Notice of by, and within a'few miles of the resi- ground receiving guests and looking rons, but we do believe they conduct Meetings—Enterprise of No. 697—The Cash existed in the minds of those engaged System of Buying—A Broader Platform— dence of Brother Harry Goddard, Past in other professions are fast disappear- after every minutia of the program for themselves in as strict accordance with Upon Co-Operation, 3 Master of the State Grange. It was ing, and that our Order is taking its the meeting, which was carried out in the principles of the Order as many Congressional Candidates—Independent Vot- one of the largest of the season—a gen- place among the most popular institu- good order.. From Old Orchard, in members who belong to Granges far ing . 4 more numerous. We know that from " Voters " Communication Considered—Atten- uine "clam-bake." Several thousand tions of the age. It is generally con- company with Bro. Thing, I returned the commencement the members of our tion—Grange Encampment—Eaton Co, Po- people were present, and the bivalves ceded that our organization has been of to Portland, and took the night boat for mona Grange—Our Candidates for Governor little Grange have nobly stood by Day —Surprise—A Model Grange 6 and lobsters suffered and disappeared In great value to the farmers of the Green Northport, the place of the next meet- & Taylor, and we doubt if any Grange Over and Over Again—Saying Grace—Another large quantities. Much of the success Mountain State. The beat and most in- ing. Althoueh these meetings were of equal numbers in the State, has pur- Talk with the Sisters—A Harvest Feast at Flushing—A Poetical Wedding— American and interest of the occasion was due to telligent class of farmers and their hold just before the state election and chased more plaster of the above men- Protective Policy—The Army Worm—Am- the efforts of Bro. Goddard, who gave wives have affiliated with it; and they in the midst of a political excitement tioned firm than has No. 414. No, the ber, and Where it Comes From, 6 his whole time and attention to the are resolved to live up to its objects and neversurpassed in thestate, when rneet- causes of our slow growth may be found Forbid Them Not—A Voter's Views—The Com- ing Elections—Shall we Help Them who are work of arranging for the meeting and teachings, and derive some substantial iegs were being held every day and- in local circumstances, and not from Willing to Help Us—From California—The carrying out the program. Bro. Graves, benefits from it; and by their worthy eveningall over the state, with bands want of faithful membership. Reaper, Daath, , 7 The convention instructed me to notify Past Master of the Massachusetts State examples have cultivated an honest of music playing, processions march- Advertisements, 8 you of the election of Bro. J. J. Snook, Grange, made the opening speech, in ing, banners waving, flags flying, and healthy rivalry, and laudable am- and I had no expectation of beating his clear and happy style. X cannot bition to excel in all farm operations, speakers talking and professional ap- EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE: about the bush so much in doing so. D. WYATT AKIN, SO. Carolina; H. JAMES, Ind.; speak with so much confidence of the not only among patrons, but those not plauders shouting themselves hoarse, W. G. WAYMB, New York. favorable prospects of the Order in connected with the Order look over the yet there seemed to be no lack of inter- Fraternally, F. E. SCOTT. Conn. But few Granges were ever or- fences of their neighbors, and resolve est at the farmer's meeting, and the Officers Michigan State Crange, ganized, and they were left without the "not to be outdone by Grangers." As thousands which attended them went M.-J. J. WOODMAN, - - Paw Paw. Clinton County Meeting. O.—THQ8. F. MOOBE, - - - Adrian. necessary instruction to enable them a result farming is more diversified and away gratified and surprised to learn L.—C. L. WHITNEY, - - Muskegon. to understand the real purpose of the systematized, better implements are that men could speak at these gather- FOWLER, Oct. 5,1870. S.—S. A. TOOKEB, - Lansing. Brother J. T. Cobb : A. S.—A. E. GBEEN, - - Farmingtoi. Order, or to work intelligently; and used, a more intelligent and practical ings at such a time and not even allude C.—SALMON STEEL, Monroe Cen. Gr. Tr.Co the only wonder is, that so many have system.of cultivation and fertilization to polities. Please publish in the VISITOR the T.—8. F. BEOWN, - - Schoolcraft. following for the benefit of the Patrons survived, and that so many of the mem- inaugurated, farm buildings are im- Sso.—J. T. COBB of Clinton County. The delegates of G. K.—A. N. WOODRUFF, - Wateryliet. bers still hope and persevere in the proved and home surroundings made The patrons of Maine are more fortu- CKKKS.—MBS. C. L. WHITNEY, Muskegon the several Granges of this County met POKOHA—MBB. G. W. EWTNG, Boss, Kent Co. good work. Bro. Klmberly, the Master more cheerful and inviting with green nate than their brothers and sister on the 5th inst. at the St. John's FLORA—MB8. J. J. WOODMAN, Paw Paw. of the State Grange, is a representative lawns, blooming flowers, and ornamen- in the other New England States in L. A. S.—Mas. A. E. GBEEN, Farmington. Grange hall. M. H. Dunham was farmer of the state, and takes a deep tal shrubbery. My ideas of Vermont having a live and well conducted elected chairman, and a Committee was interest in everything which tends to Executive Committee. as an agricultural state have been some- Grange paper— The IHrigo Rural— and appointed to re-district the County, elevate and better the condition of farm- what elevated, and I am inclined to they appreciate and patronize it. Yet which was done, and Nathan Ellis, P. J. WEBSTER CHILDS, Chairman, Ypsilanti. F. M. HOLLOW AY, - - Hillsdale. ers. His subordinate Grange is one of the opinion that it is not only a "good it does not receive that support from O., St. Johns, was elected from the First District; Courtland Hill, P.O., C. G. LUCE, - - Gilead, Branch Co. the largest and most prosperous in New state to be born iu," but to live in. the patrons of the other New England WESTBROOK DIVINE, Belding, Ionia Co. Bengal, Second District; Robert Ham- THOMAS MABS, Bernen Center, Berrien Co. England, and his faith is strong in the States which it is justly entitled to, and W». SATTEBLEE, Birmingham, Oakland Co. The last meeting in the state was ilton, P. O., Wacousta, Third District. future of the Order in bis State. If a which the good of the Order demands. J, Q. A. BUBRINGTON, Tuscola, Tuscola Co. held on the picnic grounds at Lyndon- On motion, the delegates to the State J. J. WOODMAN, J. T. COBB, - Ex. Officio. good teacher and deputy could be put I regard theDirigo Rural, as one of the ville, Coledonia County, the place of Grange were instructed to try and re- into the field in Connecticut, there is very best Grange and agricultural pa- General Deputy. my birth, and around which clusters move the disability of 4th degree mem- but little doubt that his most earnest pers published, and peculiarly adapted many cherished recollections of early bers, as Masters or Past Masters, only 0. L. WHITNEY, - - - Muskegon, desires and sanguine hopes would be to the wants of the order in New Eng- childhood. The people turned out in are eligible to membership in the realized. land. The State Granges could do no State Grange, which was carried by State Business Agents, large numbers and gave me a hearty better thing to promote the interest and seven-eights majority. GEO. W. HILL & CO., - - Detroit. The executive committee of the Ver- and cordial welcome. The poem entit- THOMAS MASON. - - - Chicago. strengthen the Order there,than to take MYRON BROWN. mont State Grange arranged for four led "Welcome" which appeared in the the necessary action to give it a wide Secretary. meetings in different parts ofthe State; VISITOR was read by Sister Oscar Special Lecturers. circulation. The '¿rder in Maine is and Bro. Franklin, Master of the State Brown, of St.[Johnsbury, in a very for- Tho*. P. Moore Adrian, Lenawee Co strong and gaining in numbers, and Notice. Geo. W, Woodward..Shelby, Oceana Co Grange, put in an appearance at each cible and happy manner; and being B. C. Herrington,... Fonr Towns,.. Oakland Co while Bro. Thing holds the helm, we The October meeting of the Ionia meeting, and spoke in his clear, logical taken entirely by surprise, when I came M. L. Stevens, ferry,— Shiawassee Co may expect to see the Grange ship County Grange will be held at the Dan- L. B. Brown, JtawsonyiUe,.. Washtenaw Co and convincing style, greatly to the en- to respond, found myself somewhat in moving proudly on her way, outriding by Grange Hall on the third Tuesday " Irew Campbell,..Ypsilanti,.. " " lightenment and edification of all pres- the condition of the sails of a ship in a . S. Steele,.. Monroe Centre,.. G.Trar's every storm, and overcoming every ob- and Wednesday of the month. a. E. Micklay; .. .Adrian Lenawee " ent, Bro. Franklin is so well-known storm, "taken aback." stacle in the way of progress. J. H. TOWER, Sec. 2 THE GRANGE VISITOR.

FAIR LINES. be our companions to Old Mission, our a law unto himself. He could not see Bro. Parmalee's large farm is upon tell in detail all to be enjoyed upon this Come all good Grangers far and near, next objective point Whoever loves anyone fill bis place, and so did what the northern extremity of the penin- trip, would take time and space, and we While I rehearse my song ; the water would enjoy a trip on Trav- he could to destroy the place he once sula, which, from its elevation, may should fail should we attempt anything Pray give me your most attentive ear, Ffl not detain you long. erse Bay. 8mooth is its surface, being held. The old spirit that called the or- properly be called a promintory, being of the kind. To know of its scenery sheltered by the forest clad hills on ganization into being still exists, and so high that you can look over the top and enjoy the beauty this trip reveals, Your bounteous crops are garnered, With fruitage rich and rare; either side and so clear is the water that will in the near future soon bloom and of the highest trees of the forest upon one must make the trip in person. Then bring of every product, you can see to a great depth. You may fruit again, We spent the night at the the shore of the bay below, and see the A sample for the fair. We left the landing at 1:30 p. M., and go up to Old Mission on the east side of home of Bro. and Sister Beach, looked bay and the points upon the opposite Though other hands.are helpful ran along the channel into Elk Lake, To decorate and dress, the northern end of the peninsula, by over their location, was very much shores. You have the prime material thence south-east six miles to the boat upon either the west bay or the pleased with the farms and farmers To make it a success. We were taken to " The Lookout," mouth of Round Lake, through the east bay Either is pleasant and very we saw, as we rode along the State one of the highest points, from whenrfe Bring your wealth and labor, beautiful narrows leading thereto ; then enjoyable even to those who usually road to Eastport and the steamboat Corn, barley, oats and wheat could be seen approaching vessels, from south-east three miles, to the mouth of The best; and with your neighbor dislike to ride npon the water. We landing. Saw Bro. Williams of East- Mackinaw. A laden vessel from Mack- For honest prize compete. Torch River; then north up the river took the west bay and made due north port Grange, and found our arrange- Take some enormous pumpkin. inaw in the spring time, especially in six miles to Torch Lake; then up Torch Melon or crimson beet ; about 18 or 20 miles as the steamer goes ments all made for a meeting there. the first of the season, has often, in the Squash, parsnip, golden carrott, Lake 18 miles to the head, at Eastport. and then rounding the point of the At Torch Lake, a pleasant little village early history of this point, been an Such as are hard to beat. So clear are the waters of these lakes peninsula made Old Mission harbor to near the head of the lake of the same angel visit, relieving the starving peo- Some tempting huge tomato, and streams, that at almost any place, soon to edjoy all we desired of the scen- name, we took dinner, and then the ple, and bringing news of loved ones. That monster cabbage head, especially in the rivers and narrows, Or overgrown potato ery along the shores of the bay, and on boat back to the Peninsula, as agreed. Outside, and upon " The Lookout," From sweet or Irish bed. that the bottoms can be very ^plainly the point as we doubled it, and where- Arriving at the home of Bro. Hedden, were constant watchers, eager to see Hare apples from the orchard, seen. Grapes from the choicest vine. on is Bro. Parmalee's well grown or- we found some change had taken place. and proclaim the arrival. With luscious pears and peaches The settlements upon the banks are Sweet, rosy-cheeked and prime. chard. Most of the visitors had returned to We looked at the ravages of the June their homes in Chicago and Grand few, and the forest, in most places i s OLD MISSION. floods upon the farm, washing out a Of stock, the finest horses, Rapids, but others had come, and grand in its original beauty—tall giants Sleek cattle, porkers, sheep. We don't like the name, it may be frightful hole in the bank, large enough spending Sunday there we bad time to furnish the back-ground, while the With plumed array of pouitry old and may have had its mission in the to place a city block in. The soil car- To make the list complete. become acquainted with some of them, lower growth along the shore dip their Then products of the diary. past and we know it has in the present ried away would have covered enough as we found we had mutual friends. foliage into the waters tranquil bosom. Rich butter, toothsome cheese ; and will have in the future but like sawdust to make several blocks in some Sure each should win a premium, Mrs. J. H. Ford, of Mooreville, Wash- So quiet are these waters that even Who "porfect" stands in these. Washington Irving we like a musical cities. tenaw County, had been here some those addicted to sea-sickness need not name in harmony with nature and her Bro. Parmalee has 119 acres of orchard fear that malady here. Piekles, preserves and jelly, time, trying to regain her health, and gentle attributes. No utilitarian cog- in bearing, mostly of apples. All the Pure honey in the cell, found much assistance from the cool Thfe space of land between these lakes Bread made by Maud or Nellie, nomen for us but something that rolls trees were heavily loaded with fair, Who in the art excel air and pleasant surroundings of this and the bay varies from one to three gently from the lips and falls sweetly handsome colored fruit, and yet some Of fancy work contribute, lovely retreat. It is better than med- miles in width, and is usually heavily Bright woof of leisure hours ; on the ear. that teils of the beauty of of it had at least six weeks to grow and With rare old curiosities, icine, and far better than the expen- timbered. A few settlements have been And don't forget the flowers. the scenery pf forest and form, of the color still better. sive luxuries of the watering places began on either shore of the last lake, lovely music of the clear, sweet waters We saw 250 trees of the Maiden Blush There is much of active labor and summer resorts of the East. An- while many fine farms border the wat- breaking in measured succession on the —a favoriie apple of ours—loaded with Such enterprise demands. other fellow guest was Mrs. T. T. Pros- ers of Elk Lake. And our citizens are working pebbly shore; that tells of the pure, attractive fruits — but whieh Bro. P. With deft, efficient hands. ser, of Chicago, and her daughter May. The boat " Queen of the Lakes " is a cool air, giving health to the invalid usually puts upon the market as an Let each perform his duty, Something told us upon first introduc- light draft, iron, side-wheel steamer, Though medium great, or less, form, and vigor to the enervated limbs, early winter fruit. The pears were be- To make the fair of '80 tion that these people were friends, more well adapted to the use of the many that tells of a place for sweet rest for ing picked and shipped while we were An unqualified success. than casual acquaintances. The impres- pleasure parties that patronize it. Its soul and body, such.would be our ideal there. Large, handsome Bartletts, put sion grew upon us, until we found, upon large open decks, and good cabins, in one-third bushel boxes, were being name for The boat has stopped, inquiry of antecedents, that we were speak of comfort. Of the captain, we shipped at the rate of 100 or more per gfrtnmfr Department. and we are upon the newly-made dock. natives of the same old County of On- must speak a word, at least, of commen- day to Chicago, where they sold for Bro. Geo. Hedden comes forward to tario, N. Y., our parents and grandpa- dation. Attention to every want, ready $1.50 per box, or $4.50 per bushel, and 0. L. WHITNEY, - - - MUSKEGON. greet us, and invite us to his home up rents well acquainted, our relatives in- to answer every question of passengers, so fine is this fruit that it is often put among the trees. We can't go until timate friends. he aims to^make the route popular. We upon the retail market as California Pickings by the Way, Jio. 16. we have shaken hands with our old are under obligations to him for extra fruit. Many of the pears sold upon our friend Bro. Geo. Parmarlee, who is Our interest in the lady was not less- courtesies received, for all of which he railroad trains as a California product A word or two to our readers by way busy attending to the transfer of fruit ened at all when we found she was the has the thanks of him he landed at are grown in Northern Michigan, and of answer to some hints we have been to the boat era route for the great all- wife of the inveptor of the cylinder Eastport. at 6:40 P. M., Aug. 31st, 1880. absorbing Chicago market. We will put upon the Chicago market. slyly given. Our sister thinks that we grain car, which has attracted so much At Eastport landing ¡we were met by walk up. Bro. Hedden ; your buggy is ought to say "chickens by the way"— attention of late, and bids fair to revo- In this orchard, Aug. 30th, we found Bro. James Williams who took us to already full. So were several other no fault of ours that we havehad chick- lutionize the whole grain trade. We cherries upon the trees yet unripe. We Bro. Drake's to dinner, then to the buggies, all from the passengers that ens instead of turkey or duck, for we wish we might here give a cut and full think we might have picked at least place of meeting, the school-house, two came off the boat. On inquiry we are not very fond of either—would description of this car, perhaps we may ten bushels. miles south of Eastport. Here a large learned that nearly every farm house never make a minister in full capacity. in the near future, give it to the read- A whole column we mighty write of number of people had convened, and and cottage was full of guests, seeking Such us we have received we have ers of the VISITOR. A fact or two: this farm, as well as of many other to whom we were introduced. After health, rest, and pleasure. At Bro. taken to the satisfaction of our small This car is a huge cylinder, in length farms upon the peninsula, whose apple an hour's talk we proceeded to re-or- Hedden's we were introduced to needs. Another sister whose opinion the width of the railroad guage, made product this y»ar is 20,000 bushels—but ganize the Grange, No, 470, with 22 Steele's, Sweet's Lowe's, and others, has weight with us thinks we ought to of cast iron and steel heads, and heavy we have not time. Yet Bro. P., with members present. Bro. James Wil- but seeing little of them we say little. condemn instead of praising the lavish sheet iron sides, held by a projecting all this gaeat productive industry upon liams was chosen Master, and Bro. Like us, they were transient guests at manner with which the tables are sup- rim, or flange, upon the track. The his hands, is " nobody but a farmer." John Moore, Secretary. After due in- this place, seeking health and pleasure. plied at our Harvest feasts. We have sides are perforated with small holes, Were he a second-class lawyer, full of stallation and instruction we accepted After dinner came rain, much needed, only given facts, understating rather too small to admit of the passage of the intrigue and eraft, without posses- an invitation to spend the night at thankfully received rain. Of more than overstating them. When people grain. The axle-tree is hollow, and also sions, he might claim votes enough to Bro. Williams' home. do well with their abundance and feed value to farm, orchard and garden than perforated, admitting air to the center elect him to a seat in the next Congress On the morning of Sept 1st, we had the hungry, ought we to condemn it ? many such lectures as ours advertised of the cylinder. The car is filled at of the United States, but farmers need an opportunity to look about us and Shall we be so ungrateful as to criticize at the church near by. Yet at the ap- the end, through openings readily not apply—positions of trust and honor our host's farm and orchard ; sample the hands that fed us and refuse to eat pointed time we met the few that came closed and fastened, and when the car is are for politicians only. his plums and apples, and watch the the well prepared, inviting food set be- in spite of the rain, and had a pleasant filled it rolls over the road to its desti- We rode down to the landing in time " busy bee," of which he has 54 swarms, fore us by the diligent, worthy sisteif? interview, rekindling the fires burning nation, the motion giving the wheat a to see the morning boat depart, and all employed in gathering the delicious While we may regret that she fed and low, at which in the near future we constant circulation, and causing the then rode with Bro. Hedden and fellow sweet. The Bro. carries on his business cheered so an unworthy a guest, we can hope will warm and animate their air to pass through and carry away guests, over some of the new fruit scientifically, attending closely to the not deny her the little praise we are desires to attain a higher manhood and moisture and dust, constantly improv- farms, and ate of the plums and peach- colonies, extracting and marketing the able to give by eating enough to satisfy womanhood. ing the quality of the grain. Wheat es that grew thereon. product. onr natural appetite. Fault is found that inspected No. 4, in Chicago, was An evening spent in social chat, and From our observation we say that we that too much rich food is brought to placed in one of these cylinder ears, The surface of the country here is rol a sweet rest and sleep of a night pre- were highly pleased with the capabili- the tables an our feast occasions. If and the car run 1,000 miles back and ling, long wide ridges of rich, dry pared us for the ties of the peninsula for farming and each has brought of.her abundance who forward over the Burlington & Quincy gravelly soil are separated by brooks in for fruit growing, and it will some day can blame her ? We might say that she TO-MORROW. R. R., and at the close of the experi- many of which sport the much sought become a garden of plenty. Ought to put up a sign, "This is too At half past 10 A. M. of the 27th, we ment, inspected No. 2, increased in speckled trout. The crops here are fine good to be eaten," or "if this eaten it stood upon the dock again, waiting for value 15 cents a bushel. In the evening, we, in company with and as varied as in the older portions will injure your health." In short, sis- the " City of Grand Rapids" to come Bro. and Sister Hedden and Mrs. Ford, of the State, and fruit promises as well ters, you must not tempt the men, or do for us which it soon did. We said good Two other points we note in favor rode to Mapletown. where a small au- as any upon the peninsula. Especially it with a warning, and say aloud to all bye, promising to return next day, and of this car. First, more grain, nearly dience was convened to listen to the do we judge this part of the State as the patrons, plain substantial food is spend the Sunday. The steamer or quite double can be taken to objects and aims of the Order. The well adapted to sheep husbandry. All the best on all occasions; but to the crossed the East Bay to Elk Rapids, market by a single locomotive ; second, nucleus of an organization resulted, that we saw were doing well. There sister, "Sub Rosa" will say, we have and went up thence up Heart 8hoal to the cost of the car is much less, each which we hope, in the near future, will should be more of them to aid in clear- confidence in your judgment and faith Torch Lake or Brownstown; then car costing not far from $100, and for yield the fruit of a strong Grange there. ing the land and giving fertility to it. in your intentions. Do as you please. crossed the united Bays to Northport, returning, freight box cars can be built At a late hour we reached a place of This part of the conntry is rapidly set- and thence back to Norwood on the upon and over the cylinders, which rest, and were ready on the morning of tling up with an excellent class of citi- AUGUST 26 east shore where we landed, bidding serve as wheels. These cars in general Aug. 31st to go to zens from Upper Canada and elsewhere. God speed to Bro. Hamilton, who went use, may not farmers own a greater or dawned lovely and bright, the rays of EASTPORT, VIA THE LAKES. The choice lands of the G. R. & I. R. the rising sun shining into our cham- on to I'etosky, while we kept an en- less number of them, and when loaded When the-steamer " Clara Bell " ar- R. Co. are being bought up and oc- ber window from across the Traverse gagement with Norwood Grange, No. the railroads be compelled by law to rived, " Lo, the poor Indian," was cupied by the actual settler. peninsula called us to break our fast 506, in Charlevoix County. The Sec- draw them to the required market, at aboard in sufficient numbers to fill all The day soon sped, and as the sun and to the days labor. Good-bye was retary met us at the landing, aud led reasonable rates standing, as well as sitting room We was dipping in the waters of the Bay it said to host and hostess and hastening the way to the place of meeting, where We hope to visit Chicago soon and took an upper deck, pilot-house, pas- found us with Brothers Williams to the wharf we were none to soon to a few only had convened, yet to them see these ears in the shops and upon the sage, to Elk Rapids, where we left the and Drake on our way to Atwood, on get upon the steamer, Clara Bell, her we talked for an hour, and then went roads. steamer to go its way with its load of the State road, where a meeting was to lines already cast off, and her propell- home with Bro. W. H. Beach, the last We spent a quiet Sunday of rest at dusky human freight, while we took be held that evening. The gathering ing power in motion. On boord we Master of this GraDge. We just men- this pleasant home, making a call in dinner at the Lake View House, did was small owing to insufficient notice found Bro. Hamilton, representing the tioned the cause of the condition of the evening upon Bro. Geo. Parinalee, the iron furnace and the town, and and the rain. We did our work and "agricultural world" and Bro. and Sis- this Grange. It was violation of or- with whom we spent the night, and boarded the little steamer " Queen of returned to the point of starting. ter Norton, of Wyoming, who were to ganic law by the first Master, he being took notes of his surroundings. the Lakes " for our destined port. To FOR SEPT. 2ND we had an appointment at Central 3 THE GRANGE VISITOR.

Lake. With our host and wife we din- woman who stood upon the ocean ed with Mr. and Mrs. Mudges, late Enterprise of So. 597. common weal. The exactions, discrim- beach and as she saw the mighty waves ination and extortions of the railroads from Canada West, and taking these of the vast expanse before her she ex- I send quarterly report, and enclose had to be very palpable and grievous with us we went for the meeting ap- claimed "Thank the Lord there is The Shiawassee County ConTention $1.50; amount due is $174, but as I before the farmers were aroused to that pitch of zeal and determination which pointed. En route we saw more of the enough of anything." Bro. Ramsdell's have a credit in your office now, I The County convention of Shiawas- culminated in the Grange movement. beauties of this country in its fine for- think best to square accounts. Please As an issue, opposition to the railroads barn as it approaches completion is the see County met at the hall of Burns est and well begun farms, and the great is at present dormant, if not dead in admiration of all who see it. We pass Grange, No. 160, on the 5th inst., and send statement with receipt. the Northwest, and an alliance or asso- varieties of soil. it and his paradise of a home now leav- proceeded to elect a representative to Our Grange has taken a step forward, ciation of farmers should have a broad- er principle of action for a ration d'etre At the residence of Rev. Mr. Colter ing it for an article in some future the State Grange, which resulted in the and adopted new by-laws, substantially than fault finding with rates and local we stopped to see a beautiful as well as number. eleclion of Bro. A. B. Clark, of Morrice as recommended by the State Grange. discriminations, which are as change- able as the clouds. A congress or coun- useful water course, almost a mountain As Bro. Brooks of Evergreen Grange Grange, No. 151, with Bro. F. M. Ran- We have received from Bro. Ireland dall, of Lainsburg Grange, No. 228, as cil of farmers to be permanent and ef- brook, that flowed through the farm to had come to transport us to his home in one dozen new Rituals, and I hope fective must have positive rather than water it with its crystal liquid, and t< alternate The convention by unani- ere long to be able to order as many negative grounds to stand on. A union Solon township, Leelauaw County, we mous vote recommended the appoint- )f our class can't exist as a mere protest refresh the horse of the traveller by thi copies of the revised by-laws as we said good-by to Traverse City fruits and ment of Bro. E. S. Burnett, as Deputy against railway rates, since an adjust- roadside. It too gave the best and cool took a long last look at the beautiful bay have members. ment of rates to the demands would for Shiawassee County. The conven- take away the reason for the existence est water for domestic use, and gave its which was soon lost to sight in the forest tion for the year 1881 is to be held at Yesterday we had a fair and picnic at of such a union. This concession to owner something equal to if not bett way to the west. Noon came just as we Lainsburg. our hall. We had a fine showing of the demands of the producer is of fre- than a" Cooley creamery." A part of quent occurence. Every new line of reached our destination. Sister Brooks The business part of the meeting grain, vegetables, and fruits, and some road, every evasion of pooling arrange- the water was conducted through the and her daughter, another sister, gave being concluded, the convention pro- specimens of improued stock. An or- ments, every kick and break against a milk room through a wide, shallow vat tariff agreed upon in solemn conclave us a hearty greeting and with the visit- ceeded, .pursuant to program, to theganizatio n was effected with W. M by railroad magnates, witnesses a read- into which the pans of milk were ing membersof their Grange we were discussion of various subjects, as fol- Horace Decker, President; Bro. Kil justment of rates which is in most cases ed. The water by flowing engaged in surrounding the food lows : 1st, Pomona Grauge, Respond- ner, Secretary, and W. H. Fleming quite satisfactory to the farmers, and ed to by Bro. F. M. Randall in a very frequently more reasonable than could them keeps the milk at a uniform upon the well supplied table. Dinner Treasurer, together with a committee of be expected. The pooling arrange- able manner, setting forth the benefits temperature. What a place to make was followed by a walk, a short distance three from each township represented. ments have been so far ropes of sand to be derived from the organization in and a farmer's alliance formed as a good butter. The society so formed is to be called to the hall. Evergreen Grange has a our County. Also remarks by Bros. J. check to such a combination would be Just at dusk we reached Central hall in process of erection, which, in its Northern Bay County Union fair. held together with bonds equally un- Woodhull and M. L. Stevens in favor stable. The questions to unite farmers Lake village, the place of our appoint- uncompleted state has been in use for •f the organization; but Bro. T. F. Fraternally yours, should be broader, the principles more ment. This young village is at the We hope the Grange will Reeves put us all to thinking by a very J. F. PAYEA, Sec. No. 597. fixed and abiding. Whether special soon rally in their might,—complete few pointed remarks in opposition. rates and rebates shall not be illegal ; middle point of Intermediate Lake and Arenac Oct. 6th, 1880. whether certain repairs and extensions of another chain of lakes three or four their hall and have it publicly dedica- The conyention then recommended the shall be charged to expense rather than miles east of and parallel to Torch Lake. ted. The result would satisfy the most organization of a Pomona Grange, and to construction ; whether the state or a committee appointed composed of the The Cash System In Business. nation shall not assume control of the Intermediate Lake is 25 miles io jg, and exacting. The meeting was quite well members: M. L. Stevens, A. carrying business; what the cur- will not exceed a mile in width at any attended. Members from Almira and A good business man must be a prac- rency system shall be ; what the tariff F. Place, J. Woodhull, M. W. Wil- shall be, whether for revenue alone or point, but is not narrow enough at Cen- other neighboring Granges were in at- tical financier. It is not necessary that loughby, L. S. Watkins, and A. J. he should understand all about English for protection as well; what system of tral Village to be crossed by a bridge on tendance. The attention was excellent Cole, to take the matter under consid- lonsols, be acquainted with the ex-taxation should be established for mu- nicipality, state and nation; the policy the State road from Torch Lake to Al- and all seemed Interested in the good eration and report. ihange markets in the great money centres of the globe, and master of the and extent of public improvements; work. Brothers and Sisters don't let pena and Thunder Bay. The school Second subject: "Equal Compensa- principles of quadratic equations, but the part of the state in the education house in which our meeting was held your Evergreen drop foliage for want he should thoroughly understand the of the people,—these are the questions tion for Labor without regard to Sex." that should be discussed, in order that, any effort upon your part. The annual difference between profit and loss, know was quite well filled. A temperance Responded to by Bro. M. L. Stevens; how to use his capital to good advan- through calm and earnest division of meeting had been called at the same school meeting took up the evening, stating the inability of the ladies to tage and see that his expenses are snug- sentiment, such discussion should lead eventually to a unity of opinion and ac- place and hour, but as they had but and I hope every Patron in Michigan compete with the men in mental as ly kept within his income. A clearly defined purpose of honest money mak- tion for the benefit of the farming in- little to do it soon gave way to us, and went to the school-house of his district well as physical labor, citing to our ing should be his great intent. With terest in particular and the good of the people at large.—Prairie Farmer. we spoke to the audience for an hour and did his or her whole duty to the fu- schools as a sample of their inability. this object in view and steadily pursu- ing it. success will crown his efforts with good results. Another night was ture citizens of our commonwealth. He was opposed be M. W. Willoughby, Mrs. E. G. Willoughby, and Bro. Cole. The capital may be small at the com- spent at Bro. Williams, and on the mencement, but its careful expenditure Subject 3d. " Has Co-operation been INLAND and diligent attention to profits, and morrow he took us to Torch Lake Success?" Response by Bro. Wood- necessary economy in living and details was to be the next scene of labor. where we took passage upon the City of hull, who read an excellent paper. will cause it to grow year by year until Dpon Co operation. Grand Rapids to Breakfast and a short visit with host it becomes sufficient to conduct the business without the aid of credit. Just ind hostess and all too soon the time Third subject 3d, " Is it in the Power of the Grange to Break the Railroad here is the important point in any bus- EDITORS BULLETIN : — I am under NORTHPORT. passed and Bro. Reynolds of Inland iness career. When a business man many obligations for a copy of the A pleasant sail of an hour and a half Monopoly." Reponse by M. W. Wil- can manage his affairs without the aid Orange Bulletin, from which I learn Grange came for us. Another good-by loughby, declaring it to be his opinion of friends orcredit, it is then hebecomes that unusual efforts are now in progress crossing the Bay we reached our desti- was said and southward and eastward that the only way to break railroad truly independent. He is free to buy to establish in Cincinnati, a wholesale nation, and found our Bro. and friend •1 any market, take advantage of the supply house for the Order. I learned to an inland dinner at the home of Mr. monopoly was through the ballot box, Prof. Cornell, who introduced us to se or fall of values, and is enabled to the fact, however, from Bro. Wolcott in Reynold's father. An old-fashioned and as we are forbidden to discuss poli- imptte successfully with competition a very brief interview with him a few many Patrons and others. Northport New York dinner was placed before us tics, he considered it impossible. Re- trade. The manufacturer who pays days ago in this city, before receiving is upon the east side and five miles marks also by Bros. Cole and Burnett. prompt cash for all his raw materials the paper. by Sister Reynolds, who, like our and conducts his whole operations on south of the pointed peninsula which I sincerely trust that the efforts may mother was taught to cook as well as to Fifth subject, " Does a Higher Edu- that system can make goods at less cost be crowned with success. No one can forms Leelanaw Co. It is the County cation .incline the farmer to Extrava than the one who buys on credit. The spin, weaveandotherhousehold indus- credit manufacturer works at a disad- read the declaration ot purposes with- seat. Across the land to Lake Michi- tries, but lest we be scolded again for gance. Response by Bro. Cole, aflirm vantage and can only make both ends lut coming to the conclusion that co- ing that it does not; that extravaganci iperation is one of the primaip objects gan the distance is two miles. Here too giving due praise to the cook, we leave meet on a strong rising market. It f~ of the Order, and ;from the moment is a habit unaffected by education. Bro the same way with the merchant. The the surface rises to some height when the honor and find comfort in admiring that Dudley W. Adams brought the Potter opposed his remarks in a very one who buys for strict cash is the most subject before the Order in his first an- at some distance from the shore. The the handsome, rich plums and magnifi- sought after by the trade; his money '.mated speech, citing cases where nual address to the national grange soil is good, well adapted to fruit. We gives him importance and position, held in this city in 1873, it received the cent Bartlett pears, one llj in circum- persons highly educated were very s and he commands the situation. He saw many fine apples and plums ready mosi unauimous approval of the Order. ference, or the deep colored tempting travagant. He was followed by M takes advantage of all discounts, secures It was quite natural that in the conflict to be shipped to . Chicago. Many of the best bargains and occupies the lead apples of the orchard near by. No dan- E. G. Willoughby. in business. If he is opposed by those of opinion which followed as to the ex- which go to Bro. Mason. We forgot to ger, I suppose in making the Brothers tent and in what direction co-operation Sixth subject. "Can the Present who buy on credit, that kind of compe- should be carried out that the work mention that Bro. Williams, of East- vain and in leading them into extrava- tition is not to be feared, as the advan- School Law be Improved." Response tage is all on the cash side. It is im- should be somewhat retarded. port, shipped his wool to Bro. Mason gance by planting orchards and gard- by T. H. Reeves, followed by at least portant, therefore, for every business The members, in sufficient numbers, with much better results than any of ;ns, etc. half a dozen, and it is my opinion if man to reach the point where he can had to learn the meaning of the words his neighbors have had by dealing at conduct his affairs on a cash basis. "In essentials, unity." The "long and the State School Board had been pres- This position reached the worst half of home. The meeting was held at the school- tedious schooling" to which the Order ent they might have learned something the conflict is over. .To buy and sell has been subject for the last seven or house not far distant. A goodly num- for cash is the safe mode of mercantile We would liked to have visited some that would have been of lasting benefit eight years, is an experience which, if attendedand received such instruction to the State. management. Thissystem relieves the now turned turned to profitable account of the fruit farms here, especially that as we had to give. mind of much worrimeut and anxiety, will not have been too dearly bought. There was music both instrumental enables the active prosecution of busi- of Worthy Bro. Steel, but time would What a marvelous history we have We saw many fine farms here, all and vocal interspersed throughout the ness to become a pleasure, and the men not admit. Our meeting here was ren- so engaged to be independent. This in the origin und growth of the co-oper- new yet, but soon to compete sharply entertainment, and everyone seemed dered of little avail for two reasons. A -mould be the aim of every merchant, ative wholesale society, Manchester, with some from the older counties. pleased and happy. Manufacturer or business man ; a fixed Eng., started with a capital less than misunderstanding of time—it had been ®5,000, handling at first but a few staple Some excellent railroad lands are yet to When the business part of the meet- jteady purpose to make money, save it appointed for afternoon, and then when made, conduct all operations on a rticles, such as teas, butter, soaps and be found in the vicinity just visited and ing had been concluded, and before cash basis as soon as possible, so as in _ few other articles. Look at the ex- changed to evening. And too many tent of its business to-day. When the are to be the best of farms. partaking of the intellectual feast of the a certain sense to defy competition, dull were engaged with the threshing evening, we were called down to the markets or panic revulsions. Money wholesale society commenced business is a great power in the commercial it had about 5o retail societies as share machine. Bro. Green and wife hur- dining hall to supper. Well it would A correspondent from Chariston, S world, a sheet anchor in business pan- holders, with an aggregate membership riedly entertained us to tea. A small C., writes that the Catholic priesthood be impossible for me to describe that ics and an important factor in the pur- of less than 18,000: at present there are has virtually succeeded, through th« table. Therefore I won't try. We at suits of life. It should oe the'flrm pur- 591 societies, with 333,324 members; a number listened to our honest talk in subscribed capital of 20,752 shares, support of the leading journal, in prac- as long as we wanted to, and the only pose of every business man to make it the evening, and we think that fruit tically dividing the school-monev of honestly, spend it judiciously, and amounting to $771,550. In the year will come in time of this unsatisfactory that city. This is not the last of th difference to be noticed in the table was thereby become independent.— U. S. ending March 27,1880, the sales amount- a little muss. There were enough pro- Economist. ed to £14,415,000. Their tea and coffee effort. matter in Charleston. It is not so difL cult for a shrewd bishop to get a citv sales amounted to $800,000. Besides visions left to have fed an hundred this immense trade in distribution, the A night of rest, and a morning of government into a corner, and for a hungry soldiers, and that takes a heap. time obtain the use of public funds to society is engaged in manufacturing on writing'passed and brought us to the build up his own church, under the I know, for I have been there. a large scale biscuits and sweets, soap noon of Sept. 3rd, and with it the re- name of education, but no American and boots and shoes. The boot and M. W. WILLOUGHBY, Sec. shoe works at Leicester are capable of turning steamer to bear us to Traverse lity so far in the long run has endorsed A Broader Platform. that policy. The city government and manufacturing 300,000 pairs of boots City, touching at the usual points. At Notice of Meetings. per annum. leadingjournal of Charleston arenotas The time is ripening, if not ripe, for Bro. and Sister Campbell's we met an they may fancy, breaking a new high- The next meeting of the Newaygo a union of farmers on abroad basis of fel- For many years the wholesale society way of educational reform. They are lowship and mutual support. The his- old class-mate of nearly 20 years ago ; simply being coaxed out of the high- County Grange will be held at the hall has had d banking department in con- tory of every successful industry, from " "Jtion with its business, receiving the still she was Miss Adaline Cornell way into an old road, which, by and by >f Ensley Grange, No. 544, on Tuesday will dwindle to a cow path, then to a the union of the masons at the building —.-plus funds of the retail stores and While in Traverse City we made Judge ind Wednesday, the 26th and 27th of of the temple to the Hanseatie confed- paying them interest for its use. Last squirrel track and vanish up a tree. The eration of guilds and trades unions of- J. S. Ramsdell another visit. Th only highway of common-school edu- October, 1880, commencing on Tuesday year its banking busines^exceeded $25,- recent date, proves, if Indeed the state- 000,000, dividing its net profits with its Worthy Bro. was consoling himself cation in America is the one road where all children walk together, and where it 2 p. M. The afternoon of the first ment is not a postulate, that in union customers. upon the fact that the 400 bushels of day will be given to a public address there is strength. In the formation of there are no priests or laymen, but only societies for unity and momentum in Within the last two years the society plums rotting upon his trees would cost patriotic citizens of the United States. ipon the objects of the Order, and the furthering measures advantageous to has had a steamship of 700 tons burden nothing to gather and ship. During evening, to the work of the 5th degree. their class, the farmers have been the plying regularly between France and England. The second day the unfinished "special slowest of any of the productive fra- the day 100 or more visitors came to get The total number of entries at the ternities. The dispersion of the agri- With such an example of co-operation of the abundance here wasting. It was state fair was3,922; at the Central Mich- der" of the Fremont meeting will cultural portion of the community over before them the producers of this coun- igan, 4,780. The mammoth exhibit of be taken up, the several essays and wide areas of territory has been one try will it not be a reproach to the order a sight to see peaches, pears, plums and the Gale manufacturing company and of the causes of this tardiness, but the if at the end of the next ten years a apples in abundance. It reminded us the show of Capitol Grange, containing topics to be followed by a general dis- want of an earnest public spirit was also "corner" in wheat, pork or any other of the expression of the poor Irish over 1,000 articles are put down as one lussion. MELVIN W. SOOTT, the cause of dilatoriness in bringing farm produce would be impossible ? intry. about concert of action to further the I St. Eouis, Mo. j. g. Lecturer County Grange. —C'in- Grange Bulletin. 4 T HE G R. ANGE VISITOR..

THE GRANGE VISITOR. that I am in full sympathy with those no longer be invaded by soulless corpo- by all honorable means, and if ing upon State taxation,and shall incor- whose interests require it, becaue I am rations. porate the results of their research in a that includes scratching your bal- revision of the statutes of this State for as an individual identiaed with them, I am respectfully yours, lot, do so, without any apprehen- levying and collecting taxes, laboring SCHOOLCRAFT, OCT. 15, 1880. and being a candidate for an office hav- JOHN I. WATKINS. to secure a simple, just and constitu- sion that the country will be ruin- tional system, and the said revision, a ing a direct bearing upon these matters, From the tenor of these replies, ed if all the candidates of your bill prepared as aforesaid, shall be sub- you have a right to know my position we conclude that the voters of the party are not elected. mitted to the Legislature of thisState, jfccwtiwg'g Department. and views in reference thereto. at its regular session in 1881, or at a several parties in these three dis- No. 56, on another page struck special session, called for the purpose of First—I will, if elected, favor, and in considering said bill. tricts will have no trouble in find- one golden truth that we hope will J. T. COBB. SCHOOLCRAFT. all proper ways labor for the enactment ing candidates that are ready to SEC. 3. The said commissioners shall of laws compelling railroads to have be repeated until its realization annotate said billon the margins there- devote their best energies to the of, with copious references to the stat- their charges based upon the cost and shall purify our politics and give Officers and members of Subordinate Granges long delayed business of protect- utes, decisions and authorities bearing risk of service, and not what the traffic us men for legislators and execu- npon the several sections and provis- tp corresponding with this office, will please ing the Agricultural interests of tive officers who will be faithful to ions, and it shall be their duty to be and always give the Number of their Grange. will bear. the country. appear before the Legislature consider- Second—I will, if elected, labor to se- the best interests of the people. ing the said bill,or any committee there- We expect to get out the next of, to whom said bill shall be referred cure the enactment of laws prohibiting What is " most wanted is 10,000 CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATES. VISITOR early, and we hope to be at such time or times as the Legisla- independent voters in every and punishing favoritism and unjust able to present letters from all the tureor committee shall designate, and . lip to the time of making up the discrimination through secret rates or State," and we repeat what we other Congressional candidates. explain the provisions thereof, and give VISITOR for Oct. 15th, we have re- otherwise. all information in their power pertain- have before said, that we believe ing thereto. ceived but a half dozen answers Third—I will, if elected, labor to se- in that conservative element in SEC. 4. The professional members INDEPENDENT VOTING. from Congressional candidates to cure theenactment of a law establishing politics,—the independent voter, of said commission shall each receive $5,000 and all expenses actually paid or the September circular, which a board of railroad commissioners with A card from some Greenback or scratcher. incurred in performing the duties here- asked each candidate to put him- ample power to promptly enforce the brother who neglected to sign Ms And we also believe that enough in required, and the non-professional self on record on the transporta- law relating to common carriers and members of said commission shall each name, charges us with purposely Republican votes will be cast receive $1,000 and all expenses actually tion question. whose duty it shall be to stand between neglecting to state that "the for one or the other of the paid or incurred, to be paid out of the the railroads and those whose interests State treasury to each commissioner, From the Fifth District, we give Greenback candidate for Govern- farmer candidades for Governor on the certificate of the Governor, that compel them to use them. the answers of the candidates en- or is a Granger and a farmer, and to indicate a very decided improv- said commissioner has performed the I am very truly yours, duties required of him by this act with tire : a brother of J. J. Woodman," and ment in this matter of electing an affidavit of actual expenses paid or EDWIN B. WINANS. men to official position, and we incurred annexed thereto,containing an IONIA, Mich., Oct. 4,1880. adds that " In my humble judge- itemized statement of the expenses MR. SAMUEL LANGDON, Bowen Sta- FLINT, Sept. 30,1880. ment you do not give Mr. Wood- hope enough to teach every party paid or incurred, and made by said com- tion. Dear Sir.—Your circular of 27th W. K. SEXTON—My Dear Sir: Your man a fair show." to respect a claim so just and right missioner. circular of the 25th asking me several ult., came duly to hand. Ihavebeenin Well, we don't feel much discon- as the demand made by farmers, The points in this little bill that accord with the suggestions therein "no- questions that relate to international certed at all the complaints that for a farmer Governor to succeed should make John C. Patterson ted, and you may rest assured in case of commerce and to the regulation of the our friend crowded on a postal C. M. Croswell. famous, and to which we invite my election I shall work hard to protect rates of freight and passengers on a card. We are quite ready to Brother farmers, vote for no the working people and their Interest as just and uniform scale according to the the attention of voting farmers, make amends for sins of omission, man for any office who is hostile against the monopolies and combina- risk and distanced traveled, is received. are found in the first and last sec- to your interests or too stupid to tions of any class of people, and shall be I take pleasure in replying that I am as well as commission, in all that tions. The first section carefully ready to aid in any legislation looking fully in accord with every question you relates to this case as presented understand that it is not a -fair provided that the whole business towards such a result. have asked While I do not expect to by this complainant. Now, there- thing for a class numbering one- of framing a bill for " levying and fore, to whom it may concern, we half of the whole population and collecting taxes " should be turned Very Respectfully, be elected—but should I be so fortunate as to be elected, I would vote and work say that Mr. David Woodman of representing the most important over to a commission, a majority GEO. W. WEBBER. with my might for just such laws as VanBuren Co. is an elder brother industry of the country, having of the members of which must be IONIA, Mich., Sept. 27,1880. you suggest. No man in this country of J. J. Woodham. We think a plenty of competent men in its lawyers, the last section provided SAMUEL LANGDON,ESQ., Bowen Sta- is more personally interested in such member of some church. A radi- ranks, to be always represented by tion, Mich. Dear Sir:—Your favor of that for precisely the same service law than I am. My freight bills on cal temperance man, and, as we men of other professions. To this date with questions propounded, these lawyers should each receive lumber, shingles and logs amount to think about this thing and talk is before me. In reply permit me understand, politically of Demo- $5,000, and the " experienced non- over 550,000 per year, and $10,000 of to say that as early as Janu- cratic antecedents. He is a good about it is well, and to act as you professional men" $1,000 each. that is unjustly charged. Millions of ary 4th, 1874, I drafted aseries ofresolu- farmer in practical agriculture. think and talk, is to prove that Now we are free to say that the lumber pass right through my town tions as the foundation for a new po- Without being able to state from you are the chattel of no par- consideration of this subject is not from the Saginaw valley, with 33 miles litical organization. These resolutions authority we are somehow of the ty but an independent citizen. ' calculated to cultivate our pati- further to draw to market and at $5 less embraced the cardinal principles upon opinion that Bro. Woodman had ence or increase our respect for rate per car, than from Flint. At all which we proposed to base our political the largest and finest collection and confidence in the profession. non-competing points the people are action. Among them was the following, of farm products that were on ex- WE chanced to see in a Calhoun charged all that they will bear without which answers fully your questions. I hibition at the State Fair in De- County exchange that John C. Here are five lawyers, compos- taking their productions on wagons to regret I have not at hand a spare copy troit and at the Western Michigan Patterson, a member of the last ing the Judiciary Committee of some competing points and of leas dis- to send you. Agricultural and Industrial Soci- State Senate, is a candidate for re- the Senate of the great State of crimination. I have the honor to be Michigan, that have the effrontery "Twelfth—We are in favor of such very truly yours, J. H. BEGOLE. ety Fair at Grand Kapids. election. wise and judicious legislation, either by We confess to a little surprise to attempt to secure by statutory Congress or the states, as shall protect And more, David Woodman is enactment a recognition of supe- labor from the avaricious exactions and From the Seventh District we at this. We did not think any not only a successful farmer, but riority in the modest proportion of encroachments of capital, and secure have but one answer, that of John party could be so stupid as to offer among other things, cheap transporta- a Patron of Husbandry and gave five to one. tion of the products of industry from one I. Watkins : to the voters of an agricultural section to the other." early proof of his devotion to the County a candidate that had by a Legislators who would father LAPEER, Mich., Oct. 1st, 1880. This was designed expressly to cover cause of agricultural progress by act in his legislative capacity in- such a bill, believe in legislative M. F. CARLTON, Esq. Secretary Coun- the objects you have in view, and en- joining the Grange when its sulted the intelligence of every stealing, and without mincing the ty Grange, Port Huron.—Dear Sir: listed my thought and attention as claims were first presented to the farmer constituent in his District. matter, we may as well say that Your favor of the 30th ult. is at hand. early as 1874. farmers of the State, and he has we have quite as much respect for I am well pleased to have this opportu- We must refresh the memories Very respectfully yours, been active in promoting the good any bold attempt to transfer your nity of presenting to my fellow farm- of the voters ofiCalhoun County. J. C. BLANCHARD. work of the Order from his first rights and your property, in defi- ers, in Grange assembled, my views on connection with it until now, never Senator Patterson is the lawyer- The gentlemen respond as fol- the topics propounded in the questions legislator who sought to provide ance of law, as for this shameless lows from the Sixth District: for a moment faltering but always attempt to do so under the protec- contained in your circular of the above ready to meet every claim of duty for the profession by a little bill ST. JOHNS, Mich., Oct, 4,1880. date, questions at once vital to all agri- tion of law. that might in any way advance of four sections, the heading of W. K. SEXTON, ESQ , Howell, Micb. cultural and commercial interests of Nor was this bill the only one of the cause of truth and promote the which reads, " Introduced by Sen- My Dear Sin—I have yours of Sept. 28. this State; questions whose answers the sort that this Republican com- best interests of his fellow farm- ator Patterson, Feb. 15th, 1879. Re- I wish I had seen you when in Howell. should embrace justice to all. Having mittee, consisting of Huston, from ers. ported without recommendation I got home at two o'clock Saturday been a cultivator of the soil for by Committee on Judiciary, and Tuscola County ; Bell, hailing from night and this morning just as I am the last thirty-five years, whose We can hardly expect to please ordered printed March 26th, 1879." Cheboygan, and representing the taking the cars I open your letter. I sons have not only been educated all the readers of the VISITOR. Thirtieth Senatorial District, com Some of our readers will remem- have not time now to go into the sub- to the work of the farm, but are all now Some would have us pronounce posed of a dozen northern Counties; ber that in the VISITOR of April juct you speak of in detail, but I am pursuing the labors of the field, I de- in favor of Bro. Holloway or Ambler, from Oceana Co., repre- 15,1879, we gave a copy of this bill, prepared to say now that I believe sire that the farmers should know and Woodman, regardless- of the fact senting this and a half- dozen Congress ought to regulate railroad with such comments as the case feel that at least they have one of their that to have done so would have neighboring Counties, and our traffic between the several states and if own number in nomination for Con- seemed to merit, and sent a eopy antagonized men of both of the friend John C. Patterson, of Cal- elected, I shall do all I can to this gress whose interest is their interest, to each member of the Legisla- other political parties. We hoped houn, whose present candidacy for end, and so far as I have been able to and that it is in their power to elect as the claim to the office of Gov- ture, then in session. examine the questions I think the ways this fall, if they will; they have only to continuance in his senatorial seat ernor, on the part of the farmers, But we must not keep onr read- suggested by you are adapted to cast aside their old party ties in which has called out this article. To was so well established as a mat- ers longer waiting for evidence of this Republican Committee was the case and should be adopted. I the farming interests have always been the unsuitableness of John C. Pat- talked this matter over with Hon. T. F. ignored, to accomplish the object ter of right, that, as we long ago added, in the make-up, a Demo- said, each of the political parties terson for a manufacturer of laws cratic tail, in the person of James Moore last week and we are in accord. sought. It will not only be my pleasure for the farmers of Michigan: Talk with him if you get this before he but I shall feel it to be my imperative would recognize our claim and Douglas Wier, from the First Sen- A BILL TO PROVIBE FOR A COMMISSION leaves your county. Truly yours, duty should I, by any possibility be nominate farmer candidates for atorial District, it being a part of TO REVISE THE STATUTBFE FOR LEVY- elected, to at all times labor for the en- Governor. ING AND COLLECTING TAXES. the city of Detroit. O. L. SPAULDING. actment of freight tariffs that shall SECTION 1. The People of the State HOWELL, Mich., Oct. 2,1880. The Republican party ignored We have intimated that this apportion the charges of transportation of Michigan enact, That the Governor our claims. The other two par- beauthorized and he is hereby required, was not the only bill that proved W. K. SEXTON, ESQ. Dear Sir:—I to thecostand risk of service, that un- ties recognized them. As the to appoint three competent lawyers this Judiciary Committee had a have carefully examined the «ommuni- just discriminations in favor of persons and two experienced non-professional cation received from you under date of matter now stands we have at no men as commissioners to revise and wonderful faculty for taking care and places shall be prohibited, and pun- time thought it our duty or our simplify the statutes of the State for Sept. 27, and can truly say that I agree ishment meted out to offending corpora- levying and collecting taxes. of the profession first, and then privilege to advocate the claims of with the conclusions and the truth of tions. I think it proper that a Board of SEC. 2. It shall be the duty of said taking care of farmers, as a fox one of these candidates as against the matter thereon stated, and that the Commissioners should be created, whose commissioners to examine all statutes takes care of chickens. agricultural interests of the country the other, but we have and do ad- and systems for levying and collecting powers would extend to the enforce- taxes in the United States, and the de- We refer more particularly to a should unite in demanding such practi- ment of all laws relating to common vise and recommend independ- cisions relating thereto, to confer with bill which met the approval of cal legislation as will remedy the exist- ence in voting. When you know the judges of the State, so far as may carriers, that the people's rights may be proper, and exhaust all available this " Senate Judiciary Commit- ing state of things relating thereto, and what you want, try and obtain it means and sources of information bear- tee," " To regulate attorneys' and 5 THE GRANGE VISITOR.

solicitors' fees in mortgages, and their own party, who is objection- on the foreclosure of the same." Surprise. artichokes, beans in the pod, three able on account of his hostility to bushels of rhubarb, and nine cabbages. The provisions of which we had The generous and noble hearted Pa- measures of reform petititioned There are two varieties ot buckwheat, occasion to refer to not long since. Onr Candidates for Uoremor. trons of Husbandry and friends of the 10 lots of wheat, two of clover seed, one for, and substitute the name of the Rev. Joseph St. John, Pastor of the of barley, one of flaxseed, two of peas, The ear mark of this Judiciary Editor Orange Visitor: five of beans, and four of oats. There some candidate of another party Congregational Church of Orion and are 45 lots Iudian corn, 10 on the stalk. Committee was seen in the pro- I have been watching with much in- who is favorable to these meas- Chaplain of Orion Grange, met Satur- The corn is seen in great variety, and vision fixing an exorbitant price terest the discussion of the Governor day afternoon, Oct. 9, it being his birth- includes two lots of wild or husk corn. for foreclosing a mortgage, and ures. question in your paper and have been The seed came from Missouri, and the da3% in the spacious lecture room of his stalks 14A feet high. then providing " that no attorney's And this is just as far as fwe pleased with the marked progrees in church, and when the tables were load- the wants and demands of my Brother There are two lots of dried apples, or solicitors fee shall l>e collected, propose to go in our department ed with their delicate burdens were all one of maple syrup, 17 cans of fruit and Patrons. ready for the guests, Bro. Hiram An- jellies, 336 plates of apples, 35 plates of received or taxed, unless an attor- of the VISITOR. Its readers belong When the Republican party, toward drews in behalf of the Patrons and pears, 37 of peaches, 3 of grapes, 6 of ney-at-law or a solicitor in chan- plums, 4 of quinces, 6 of crab apples. to all political parties, and wewhic h I felt a tender partiality, Ignored friends presented him with a very com- cery forecloses the mortgage." For want of room, much of the wall shall not make it a partisan sheet their claims and disregarded their fortable "easy chair" as a token of above the shelves Is covered with spec- These legislative fellows at- by saying that this party or wishes I was gratified, yea proud, that their esteem. imens, nailed or hung up. The fruit is one Grange had the independence and unusually well selected. An expert tempted to prevent by law an "ex- that party will do nothing for It was a complete surprise and suc- who has often served on fruit commit- manlinsss to burst the party shackles perienced non-professional busi- the agricultural interests of the cess in every way, and we wish to tees at other fairs says he "never saw and assert that they had decided to vote so many plates with so few inferior ness man" from receiving even make this public acknowledgment to country, and that some other party upon principle and support, JJro. Hol- the Patrons of Husbandry and friends. specimens." the one fifth as much as a " pro- will, and advise our readers to tie loway, for I believed him an honest I feel inadequate to express what my The corn is flue, and the vegetables fessional " for foreclosing a mort- up to another party. Reforms will farmer, a man of christian integrity heart dictates. The handsome and called forth universal approval. A few - and firm temperance principles, and bouquets of flowers adorned the shelves. gage, and the Senate, at the last be sooner reached, and the har- costly easy chair which you have pre- Large packages of fruit were shoved session of the Legislature, passed the government would not suffer loss in sented me is indeed a mark of the es- under the shelves for want of room to mony of the Order maintained by exhibit them. such a bill. his hands. A minister who had long teem which renders me more deeply encouraging independent voting. known him remarked, " I am a Repub- sensible of the honor wnich you con- A uovel and attractive feature of this Now, Bro. Farmers of Calhoun lican, but X shall support Bro. Hol- ex hi bit consisted of the following arti- There is an intelligent element ferred upon me over a year ago when cles, the like of which we never saw County, will you, with your eyes that holds the balance of power, loway, and use my influence as far as you allowed me to join the Order of the before at any fair: a Jerusalem cherry open, deliberately hazard your in- possible to gain his election, for he is a tree in a pot, a plant of scoke root with and if they will but vote inde Patrons of Husbandry. good conscientious christian and a berries, a pitcher plant, clusters of bar- terests in the hands of such men. I receive your testimonial in the pendently, all reforms sought can temperance man." I said "Amen, so berries, berries of Hercules club, spike- Will you elect men to represent spirit ofa heart overflowing with grati- nard, sunflowers, martynias, vines of be secured. We deem it our mote it be." wild grapes, bittersweet, clematis, hops, you who, in their attempts to de tude, so much so as to be unable to con- province to go no farther than plates of acorns of black oak, white oak, fraud you, seem to have lost all But hark, what do I hear? Bro. vey to you the sincerity ofits acknowl- yellow oak, chestnut oak, burr oak, advise such intelligent, indepen- Holloway giving support and comfort edgment. I hope that this tokeu of scarlet oak; a plate of cones of tamar- sense of a decent respect for the dent voting, and we trust that to the enemy. Is it not a false report? your love and appreciation shall be ack, European larch, white pine, Aus- rights of their constituents, and Have not his words been misconstrued ? trian pine, Scotch pine, dwarf pine, "voter" will see that the good of the handed down an heirloom to posterity white cedar, black spruce, Norway deliberately insult their sense of Is it possible that he who has fought and be valued with pride by those I spruce, arbor vitto, red cedar, plates of justice. Order demands that we pursue valiantly in the army of the Lord till leave behind me. baneberry, berries of Indian turnip, that course. he has reached tbree score years and berries of dragon root, fruit of white, May heaven bless you all. Allow me wood, vegetable caterpillars, moonseed, ten bas, to gratify worldly ambition, "VOTERS" COMMUNICATION then with every feeling of sincere grati- elder, frost grape, mountain ash, box- yielded to the subtle influence of the CONSIDERED. tude, most respectfully to sign myself. elder, buttonwood, catalpa, honey lo- cust, coffee tree, white ash, nuts of the tempter and been overcome? If so, Yours, ATTENTION ! truly can we say, " Oh, how are the shell bark hickory, chestnuts, horse Under the head of correspon- JOSEPH ST. JOHN. chestnuts, ceinchapin (or small sort of mighty fallen." , dence will be found in this num- Masters and Secretaries of Co. Orion, Oct 11, 1880. chestnuts), blaek walnuts, butternuts, But upon the gentle breeze is wafted beech nuts, fruit of Japan quince, ber a short communication signed Conventions will please take ground cherry, black ceerry, wild crab- the glad tidings that one farmer candi- notice, that the names with the A Model Wrang«. apple, black thorn, winterberry, several "Voter." The writer takes excep- date, Bro. David Woodman has builded hawthorns, black haw, high or bush post office address of the represen- firmly on the rock, and his christian cranberry, aspasagus, dogwood, bunch- tion to what we said in the last [We find in the Lansing Republican tatives elected as voting members temperance principles cannot be shaken es of rue, peanuts on the vine, spear- number when referring to the of a late date a somewhat extended ac- mint, peppermint, catnip, beard tongue, of the State Grange should be sent or overthrown. chicory, Japanese radish (which proves action, or rather non-action of the count of the Central Michigan Pair us at once. We shall publish the list Brother Patrons, reconsider your res- to be our burdock improved), rabbit- " great political parties " in mak- from which we copy so much as relates footed clover, Italian clover, two kinds of names in the next number of the olution. Support the man that will not of cow peas, several sorts of Hungarian ing up their National platforms sell his party or his principles for posi- to the exhibition of Capitol Grange.— VISITOR and hope there will be no grass and millet, two varieties of sorg- tion and power, for in the halls of legis- EDITOR ] hum, coriander, wild potatoes grown upon the subject of legislative blank spaces showing delinquen- from Central Americas seed. They lation, where the interests of our State THE EXHIBIT O¥ CAPITOL GRANGE, control of inter-State commerce. cy. were white, quite round, with deep and Nation areconsidered we want men filled the entire north side of the hall, eyes, and the largest was about lj inch- Now if this complainant moves of firm integrity who can resist the at- 66 feet in length, 7 shelves deep, and es in diameter. There was a fruit of Should also be glad to have was even hung on the side as high as tacks of every enemy. morutera delieiosa from the greenhouse to amend our objectionable sen- the names of representatives of the roof. This large space was filled of the agricultural college. with every conceivable article grown tence by prefixing the words, Two County Granges, which we shall Let us not be indifferent to these things and pass them by, but may we by the agriculturalist and pomologist, of, we shall accept the amend- publish if the number reported not only in the natural state, but pre- realize the obligations that are resting pared in a multitude of ways known There were bunches of fruit of stag- ment, and having done so, beg warrant such publication. only to the thrifty housewife. These horn sumac, bouquets of wild asters upon us. See to it that we do not shirk and golden rod, gentians, and three responsibility, lest when weighed in entries were contributed by individual leave to call the attention of the members of the grange, and must run genera of wild flowers, quite character- the balance we too shall be found want- istic of our autumnal flora. brother, who evidently feels that The GRANGE VISITOR has a cir- up to hundreds. They were not en- ing. tered on the secretary's books. If they This exhibit does great credit to the we have undervalued the Green- culation of 5.800. One copy for 50 I send you correspondence cut from had been, it would have placed the list energy and skill of the members of Cap- cents a year, or six months for 25 farabpve anything heretofore known itol Grange. It is their first effort of back party, to our article headed, the Paw Paw Herald which explans to the society, and outranked those at anything in the line of a show at the " State Politics," in the VISITOR of cents. It should be in the hands itself. the state fair "by a large majority." fairs, and it was surprising to see the A SISTER PATRON large number of persons who brought August 15th. of every one of the 20,000 Patrons GRAINS. in materials for this display. The ar- in the State. There were 24 entries of Clawson ticles were nearly all in place on the We there said that " the domin- GEN. GRANGER'S LETTER. wheat, and 24 of all other varieties; 20 first day of the fair. ant party through cowardice or PAW PAW, Sept. 30, 188( entries of oats, 25 entries of timothy Grange Encampment. and clover seed, buckwheat, etc.; also80 blindness carefully ignored the Son. David Woodman 2d, Greenback entries of seed corn, of every variety A LOVE OK READING.—I fancy that a Candidate for Governor, grown in this climate. most important question that We are in receipt of a circular to- comparison of experience would show gether with an invitation from the DEAR SIB :—In behalf of many tem- VEGETABLES. that scarcely one out of twenty of those to-day affects the material inter- The entries were not only numerous, Worthy Master of the Missouri State perance men, with whom I have had re- who leave our schools ever further edu- cent interviews, as well as In my own but the specimens generally superior to ests, the general prosperity, and Grange, Henry Esbaugh, to attend the those of last year. Potatoes, of which cate themselves in any great degree, consequent happiness of the behalf, do I address you this note of in- there were 69 entries, were unusually besides, of course, any special trade or "grand encampment of patrons of Hus- quiry. large and fair. Ranged along the calliug through which they earn a liv- American people;'''' and farther bandry" to beheld at Rollo, Mo., com- shelves were pumpkins, cabbages, ing. The reason of this, I would now We think the public have a right to mencing Tuesday morning Oct. 19th squashes, and watermelons, that looked suggest, is obvious enough, and it is not along we said substantially that know the true position of each of the as though they might have been hoist- the Democratic party in its plat- and to continue one week. nominees that come before them for ed in place with a derrick; beets, car- the fault of the scholar. It is the fault From this It is safe to conclude that their suffrage, relative to the question rots, and parsnips of enormous propor- of a system which brings a community forip had done no better. Nor did of temperance; and in particular as it tions; red peppers and onions, the sight up in the idea that a poor knowledge of the Grange is not dead in Missouri. regards the constitutional amendment of which might cause a strong man to the rudiments of reading, writing and we stop here, but quoted the proposed by the temperance organiza- We can not go, though we wish we weep, though unaccustomed to the arithmetic, constitute in itself an edu- plank in the platform of the Na- tions of this State to be submitted to "melting mood;" lettuce, spinach, cele- could, but this kind of camp-meeting the people. ry, pie plant, tomatoes, etc.. in great cation. Now on the contrary, it seems tional party, of which the brother experience may be prolific not only of An answer to these enquiries at your profusion, all of thestalwart kind. Al- to me that the true object of all your and all the party may well be enjoyment but of great good to the earliest convenience will oblige many together the display in this.hall is pro- labors as real teachers, if indeed you are voters. Respectfully, nounced in quality and arrangement such, the great end of the oommon- proud: "It is the duty of Con- farmers of Missouri if the management fully equal to anything of the kind ever T. A. GRANGER. seen at any fair held in Michigan. school system is something more than gress to regulate inter-State com- are capable and earnest men, intent on to teach children to read, it should, if benefiting their fellows, elevating and merce. All lines of communica- CAPITOL GRANGE EXHIBIT. it is to accomplish its full mission, also developing agriculture. The people of MR. WOODMAN'S REPLY. Deserves more than a passing notice. impart to them a love for reading. tion and transportation should be PAW PAW, Oct. 5, 1880 The grange display contains fruits, Having started.the children by means Missouri and the south can get together grains, vegetables, wild nuts, seeds, brought under such legislative on a call of this kind and have a good Gen. T. A. Granger, berries and other articles. Most of the of what we call a common school course and having, as it were, learned it to control as shall secure fair and time much easier than we of the north, DEAR SIR :—In the Paw Paw Herald specimens are plainly and accurately of October 1st, is a note addressed to me labeled. On the wall over the collec- walk, the process of further self-educa- uniform rates of passenger and as they are not from habit in such ¡a tion is a large cauvas, 15 feet long, con- In behalf of yourself and other temper- tion is to begin. The great means of freight traffic." hurry—not so intent on putting in all taining the words, "exhibition by Cap- self-education is through books, through ance men, in regard to my views on the itol Grange, Lansing." Scattered in their time at work. We expect to hear much reading ofbooks. But just here temperance question and constitutional numerous places on th^shelves are large Having disposed of this matter, there is in our system of instruction a a good report from this grand encamp- amendment proposed to be submitted to cards stating the same fact. Many of we hope satisfactorily to our cor- ment. the small cards are held to the plates missing link. In our schools we teach the people of this State for their ratifica- by a tin clip in such a way that no vis- children to read, but. we no not teach respondent, we proceed to answer tion or rejection. itor need take up the card to read it. On the lower and front shelf are 40 them how to read. That, the one all- his enquiry as to what all our pe- Eaten Co Pomona «range. I fully concede the right of the public peach-baskets, filled with potatoes of important thing, the great connecting to know the position candidates occupy link between school education and self titions on various subjects amount- upon questions of policy. I therefore about 30 new and best varieties, and CHARLOTTE, Oct. 11,1^60. one basket of sweet potatoes. education, between means and end, ed to. Not so much as we had cheerfully answer your interrogatories: that one link which we make no effort Dear Sir and Bro.: 1st, I am and always have been an On the upper shelf, next the wall, are hoped. But that labor was not The next quarterly meeting of the earnest advocate of the temperance other vegetables, including 17 lots of to supply. As long as we do not make cause. wholly lost. Some progress was Baton Co. Grange will be held at Rox beets, sugar beets, and mangolds, and an effort to supply it, our school system 2nd. I am decidedly in favor of sub- several lota of Swedish turnips, sum- in its results is and will remain misera- made in the education of the and Grange hall commencing at 10 mitting the proposed constitutional mer crooknecks, Hubbard and Turban bly deficient—Chan. Francis Adams, jr. amendment in regard to prohibition di people upon these several sub- o'clock A. M., Wednesday, Oct. 27, 1880. squashes, pumpkins, and cucumbers. rectly to the voters—(I regret all citizens Fastened to the walls on the shelves are jects. and more men than ever Hon. C. E. Mickley will speak£at 2 are not voters)—of this State. It seems nine varieties of tomatoes, six kinds of o'clock, p. M. All fourth degree mem- to me we should all be willing to trust radishes, one of lettuce, one of parsley, before are ready to-day to scratch this important matter in their hands. two of parsnips, three lots of carrots, IT only costs fourteen dollars for extra bers are invited. four of peppers, one of celery, one of coal to winter six shillings' worth of off the nsiae of a candidate of Respectfully yours, house plants, and housewives can make J. SHAW, Sec'y. DAVID WOODMAN 2d. salsify, two of onions, red and white arrangements accordingly. 6 THE GRANGE VISITOR

Over and Over Again. I was glad she came to the young Grange, giving us words of advice and American Protective Policy. and labor heretofore expended on one Over and over again, teachers rescue, but at the same time I cheer, which were well calculated to fill acre. While there is room for still more No matter which way I turn, will not censure Sister Travis. I pre- The habit of considering duties on experiment the professor said the intel- I always find in the game of life the hearts of the farmers with courage imports in the light of taxes, pure and ligent planter will henceforth not fear Some lesson 1 have to leam. sume she has had some reason to com- to work, hoping in the near future to simple is a custom that obtains very the worm, it being virtually conquered I must take my turn at the mill; plain, but there is one thing sure, par- reap the full reward of his labor. In generally, but none the less wrongfully and thus one of the most serious obsta- T must grind out the golden grain; [will! inasmuch as their limitation in that cles to profitable cotton culture in more I must work on my task with a resolute ents must take more interest in our the evening he spoke to the Grange respect is a circumscription which is southern sections of the belt is removed. Over and over again. common schools if they wish them bet- more fully, upon the same subject, and wholly unjustifiable in the light of the Prof. Riley left for Washington the We cannot measure the need ter. It is true we pay a large school wide uses of protection. Such duties evening of Sept. 22d. where he will also explained some of the unwritten are much more than taxes, for they in- prepare his report of the summer's Of even the tiniest flower. tax and that our teachers are well paid, Nor check the flow of the golden sands work to the entire satisfaction of all terpose what should be an insurmount- work of the commission. That run through a single hour; that is, the most of them and yet we able barrier between foreign encroach- present. ment on labor, capital, skill and enter- But the morning dews must fall. say our schools are not what they were And the beautiful summer rain It was a serious question, brother, prise at home. This abstract element Amber, And Where It Comes From Must do their part and perform it all forty or evey twenty years ago, well it which our Worthy Overseer asked you, does not properly enter into taxes, per Over and over again. se. Domestic industry is not benefitted would be if they were. We had some " Why is it that our talented farmers by duties, which are taxes pure and Amber is a hard, almost transparent Over and over again good schools then and some not so good simple—by taxes, under the name of resin, found in but few places. In the The brook through the meadow flows, are not sent to Congress to represent but now don't say I don't know, for I import duties, on such luxuries of man- German Ocean is an island commonly All over and over again the agricultural interests of our land ?" ufacture or of agriculture as the coun- known as Basilia. A long time ago The ponderous mill wheel goes: do. I was there forty years ago, though Whom do you think the 99 lawyers and tey cannot produce for its consumption. after a severe storm, there were large Once doing will not suffice, These duties rise above the nature of quantities of amber washed up along Though doing bo not iu vain; rather young. I think [ can see a de- 198 bankers and bank stock owners of mere taxes ouly when they shield in- the shore, and by the inhabitants gath- And a blessing failing us once or twice, cided improvement in our schools in ternal production from external harm. May come if we try again. the Forty-fifth Congress (Nearly seven- ered and used as fuel. The substance some respects, our school books are far eights of the whole House, while not a Tariff protection, therefore, is totally has existed for ages but is disappearing. The path that has once been trod. superior to those we had then. I know misunderstood and fatally abused when It is a fossilized vegetable gum, from Is never so rough for the feet; single farmer was thereto represent our it is reasoned upon or employed as we had to read in our spelling books trees that stood In epochs of the past, as And the lesson we once have learned interests) were making laws for? Were identical with taxation. By the term the vegetation that formed the coal now Is never so hard to repeat. until we were eight or ten years old, protection we mean needed defence of Though sorrowful tears must fall. they making laws to favor the produc- Individual enterprise, whose success Is being mined in various places. The Greeks regarded it with superstition, as And the heart to its depths be riven then came the old English reader or the ing classes of our country ? No ! Did the common interest of the community. With storm and tempest, we need them- all American manuel, they were good to Moreover protection aims at and ad- did the Romans, who believed it to be To render us meet for heaven. the thought ever occur to them to see dresses all its measures and methods to possessed of a soul. At the present read but not good readers. We had what could be done to . relieve or ele- the defence of the industry engaged in time there is.a bed of amber being Websters elementary speller and some the production of a commodity liable to worked as a mine near the coast of SAYING GRACE. vate those brothers of ours who are other books, I presume that Bro. Cobb be depressed or crippled by an excess of Prussia. This bed is about 50 feet be- confined in the deep recesses of the foreign competition. Looking steadily low the surface, while 100 feet below "Come, come, mammy, to the windo thinks that the speller X used to the fullest employment of its own Cried little Fred, one day, earth, bringing to the surface those this bed is another vien of it. On the when I was a girl, had some queer labor, and to the greatest practical de- coast of the Baltic sea, in Prussia, near "I want you to see my chickens; metals and commodities which have velopment of its native resources, in- Why do they drink this way?" spelling in it, now don't blame the Memel, it is found, aud also at a point become almost a household necessity, cluding raw materials, available capi- northeast of Konigsberg. Its demand tal, skill and enterprise, and their most I quickly went at his bidding, book but my poor memory. It is true facilitating the commerce of every na- comes principally from Mohammedan And saw the prettv sight judicious enhancement — protection this speller had pages of words that are turns away from all other aims and countries, as the demand for ginseng Of his downy little chickens, tion. comes principally from China, where Drinking with their might. seldom used. I think we had good avoids all their complications, and, at When labor shall represent the same least so far as original purpose is con- it is used as a tonic. In the olden time, spellers and writers in those days, there amber was declared by the Teutonic majority in the halls of Congress, which cerned, has nothing to do with market And after sipping the water. was a good deal of time spent to make prices except as these these affect pro- Court to belong exclusively to royalty, They raised their heads on high, the bankers and lawyers have repre- and the sale of it for a long time paid To the heavens over them bonding, them so if they were not; we hear par- ductive power and act upon consump- The beautiful blue sky. sented for the past number of years tion. The rule of the principal con- the court expenses. Kings guarded it ents say children don't have half the fronts the foreign manufacturer and and its digging by the most stringent (and it surely will in the near future), the American importer with the fixed igadn cried Freddy, manners they used to have when laws, death being the penalty for seek- ¡asr on his face; God grant that they may remember design to secure the right of domestic ing or digging it except for the use of I was young. Well, who is to blame labor in the production of the specified :hcy look to heaven ; those patient toilers who are shut out royalty. Armed guards patroled the They. ist be saying grace." for that, I say the parents; parents are article against all external disadvanta- coast for miles, and if a guard, peasant from the glorious blue of the sky, and ges, and lay on a duty, large or small, or servant was found to have stolen not so mannerly, you will hear them high or low, which will accomplish "They are thanking God for water. say, "Jim, go over to Brown's and get the blessing of God's pure sunlight and even the smallest piece, the penalty As papa does for food. that. The tariff may be regarded as a refreshing showers, whose labor calls dyke, an embankment, a barrier. As was death on the gallows, kept up lor Who could have told them to do it ? me an ax or chisel," and then wonder some years in order to strike terror and Are not my chickens good ?" them from the blossom-scented air of the heighth of the level does not add to why the boy never says Mr. X tell you the heighth of the surfaces shielded by the field and orchard to toil in the dark, if we will have our children polite we it from overflow, so the protective unish those that dared to disobey the quality of the tariff doee not cause to must be so ourselves, teachers can not damp confines of the mine. I trust Sat of;tbe law. For the past eighty rise to its own level the various prices years those who search for It have to ^atlie«?' Department make them so unless we help them. I that they may make such laws as shall of commodities sheltered by it from a compel the corporations and monopo- flood of outside aggression. Until the pay the Prussian government for the will say to you parents, visit your privilege of obtaining it. Taking a lies which have been reaping the profit time when fresheto and tidal waves of schools, it will do the teacher good, foreign competition are no longer to be pieceof it without permission is pun- Another Talk with the Sisters. ished by imprisonment, while the pen- your children and yourselves good. of the miners' work in the past, to lay feared or to ba provided against, our in- the spoils at the feet of those who just- dustries cannot be amply protected alty attaching to trespass follows those GRATTAN GRANGE, NO. 170. Please may I deviate a little? I want to without a tariff dyke all along our shore who dare to walk within certain limits I almost fear some of you will say, ask the brothers a question. Where is ly merit the reward of their labor. liue. To destroy the dyke or to weaken of the beach, along whicb it is found '• What an everlasting talker Aunt its efficiency is to imperil the thereby after storms have washed it up from our farmer governor and representa- Perhaps I have said too much al- unshielded industries. Behind this le- the depths of the sea, where the action Kate is getting to be; I don't think tives, how many have we got to repre- ready, so, in conclusion, I would say, gal barrier, so long as it exists in the of the waves loosen it from the earth she has much to do, or she would not plentitude of its restrainingpower, pro- which had Jformed over it ages ago ent ouragiicultural interests, take Bro, that if your Grange is in need of a tal- duction can diversify, expand, accumu- have so much time for talk." Well, I and which is disturbed by the mighty Cobb's advice, study your candidates, ented speaker, to arouse them from a late and flourish, and internal com- mass of water. Those who obtain ft presume I do have more time than etc. AUNT KATE. sleeping lethargy, and awaken them to merce advance to giant proportions. This is because enterprise plans under- along the shore wade into the sea after many of you, for there is none but the interests of the hour, they cannot takings under an abiding sense of per- a storm while the water is yet rough husband and myself to do for, except fect securi'y. Home competition oan and gather it in with nets, as it comes do better than to secure the services of with the loase sea-weed. The cream of company now and then, our children be measured accurately and its for- A Harvest Feast at Flushing. our worthy brother, Thomas F. Moore, ces understood, but competition from the waves is carried to places on the are all married and gone for themselves whose visit to Flushing Grange will abroad is unknown quantity only solv- shore where women and children hunt so my work is not very hard, but is all FLUSHING GRANGE, NO. 387,1 able after the problem has been worked carefully for the pieces of amber, deliv- long be remembered by those who had out and the injury accomplished. It ering each piece found to the superin- that I am able to do and more too, some- Sept. 27th, 1880. / Editor Grange Visitor: the pleasure of listening to his earnest may be precipitated when not expected, tendent or agent of the government. times, so for pleasure while I rest, I lecture. I remain, ever a laborer for it may come witlroverwhelming impet- The yield varies from auuarterof a mil- Thinking that it might be of interest uosity; it may be brought to bear when lion to three quarters or a million dol- take my pen and write to you ; I don't truth and justice, to the many readers of the GRANGE capacity to resist its onset is weakest; lars' worth per year. That found deep know but you may think it all nonsense it may be ruinous in its consequences. VISITOR to hear from a prosperous and MRS. C. A. ANDRUS. under ground is the best. It is used and I sometimes fear that it is, but, per- Wherever the way for its approach is for necklaces, jewelry, mouthpieces for harmonious Grange, I comply with a left open and made clear of obstacles, haps, I may say something that will do experience teaches that danger is to be pipes, etc., and its price is governed by request to write a communication, tell- A POETICAI, WEDDING. its quality and size. A piece that some one a little good and at the same apprehended, and may arrive at any ing you of the grand time we bad at moment. Then, as a natural result, weighs a pound is considered as quite time I may be improving in arranging A romantic couple were united in confidence in the future vanishes, en- a prize, while a piece fifteen pounds in our Grange picnic, or harvest feast, held my thoughts on paper, in a comprehen- Ohio by the following poetical cere- terprise loses the incentive that prompts weight would bring about $6,000 or on the 21st of this month. Arrange- it to be adventurous, capital faced by $7,000. The largest piece yet found is sive way. Now I don't care to do all mony : ments had been made to hold the pie- unusual risks stands still awaiting de- in the museum at Berlin and weighs of the talking, for I do love to Itear you velopments, production hesitates or thirteen and a half pounds. Amber nic in a pleasant grove just south of the speak through our GRANGE VISITOR This woman 'ilttho halts, uncertainty and embarrassment throws out so much electricity when village ; but the morning was cold and And cherif invade the field of trade, prudence and being worked that men can not long and express your minds so freely, and Wilt love an economy—influenced by an instinct of so forbidding that it was decided to ad- work at one piece without being thrown I trust that we will do so with charity. And seek i danger—becomes vigilant in repressing into spasms. It is found in a few clay journ to the Grange hall, which was expenditure, consumption declines, la- beds in the United States. At times I would like to know where so many HB. bor is discharged from employment soon filled to overflowing with mem- specimens are found in which flies of our old contributors have gone, have Thisi 11 will take because its services cannot be made bers of the Grange and neighboring profitable and debauches into the dis- bugs and mosquitos, etc., have been they other names or have they given That stands beside be .. caught, and are entombed as prisoners farmers, who were invited to partici- I'll find her board and clothe; tress of hard times. So long as the na- up writing? I see Myria's name once And have no other "frow." tional dyke remains intact, such con- and held there for thousands of years — pate in the labors of the day. Young Folks' Rural. in a while. Now the big hurry is over, tingencies are avoided.—American Pot- tery and Glassware Reporter. I hope we shall hear from all of you. Two long tables, reaching the whole ,-our husband will AN ENGLISHMAN'S VIEW OP AMERI- Tell us of your trials and if you have length of the hall, were loaded with io this nice young i CAN MILLING.—Samuel Smith, presi- Obey his slightest wish, dent of the Irish and British deputation had any new experience in doing your delicacies of every kind, while Flora And lc re him all you oan F of millers to the late Cincinati exhibi- work, if you have learned to gave time was appropriately represented by beau- tion, was called upon, at a reception to tiful bouquets of flowers, and Pomona's give some account of what he had seen in each day to read a little or sit and I'll love him all I can, in this country, and how the American rest and think. Oh, I am so glad we well filled baskets of luscious fruits. Obey him if I choose, The Army Worm. milling industry stood as compared And when I ask for funds with the English. His statement was can think of something besides our Ceres was most beautifully represented He never must refuse, Prof. C. V. Riley, chief of the United extremely interesting. He saw many work, and we can do a great deal of by a bouquet of cereals and grasses ; the new and extraordinary improvements MXNX8T States Entomological Commission, who good by thinking for others; have not base of the vase holding the bouquet spent the summer in the lower cotton going far, very far ahead of anything Then you an and wife, in Great Britain or Europe. Every was artistically imbedded in a wreath states examining the subject of the cot- you been made happy by reading others And ha ay you be! ton worm, addressed the members of thing was superior to their own. The of the same. AS many be your years machinery was perfect and operated to thoughts. I have and that is one rea- As dollars in my fee ! the St. Louis Cotton Exchange, Sept. son why I am so anxious to get our 21st, and gave a very interesting ac- make better flour and better middlings After doing ample justice to the well count of the facts -established by thean d if the English and Irish millers de- GRANGE VISITOR. I expect to have a prepared feast, we proceeded from the Don't wait for helpers. Try those commission regarding these insects. sire to hold their own they will be feast of good things and I am never hall to the Presbyterian church, which two old friends, your strong arms. Self Planters who had planted early and in- forced to adopt many of our improve- is the man. If the fox wants poultry telligently had saved a full crop amidst ments. He concluded by saying: "I disappointed. I was glad our sister, had kindly been opened for our use, for his cubs he must carry the chickens the utter destruction by the worm of am quite convinced that by rearranging Mrs. Patron, ventured to write again, there to listen to the eloquent words of himself. None of her friends can help unpoisoned fields all around them. The our mills upon principles which will the hare, she must run for herself, or commission tested nearly five tons of secure for the different processes in the had feared that she was sick of our com- truth spoken by our worthy brother, the grey hounds will have her. Every indigenous plants in the hope of finding manufacture of flour the fullest manip- pany and had left; I was sorry that Thomas F. Moore. For an hour and a man must carry his own sack to the a better and safer remedy than any in ulative efficiency, and adopting to the you had poor health, I hope we shall mill. You must put your shoulder to use, but only found one, the pyrethrum, fullest extent the labor-saving contriv- half, he spoke boldly and fearlessly of the wheel and keep it there, for there's of any practical value. They had re- ances which I saw everywhere in the hear from you many times through the the gigantic frauds practiced by the plenty of ruts in the road. If you wait duced the cost of the poison to one- states, and which so greatly reduces VISITOR. I was very much pleased railroad and other monopolies of our till the ruts are paved, you will have fourth its former expense by introduc- the cost of production, we could raise light shining between your ribs If ing London purple as a substitute for the quantity of our own grades of flour with an article in the number of Sept., country, crippling industry and send- you sit still till great men take you on Paris green. Their experiments this to such a standard as would enable us 1st on common schools by Sister Gwen, ing labor to beg from door to door. He their backs, you will grow to your seat. year resulted in improved appliances to regard the competitive efforts of our Your own legs are better than stilts ; that will kill both the young cotton and American friends without any of that I think I can endorse every word of it; also ably portrayed the social, moral, don't look to others, but trust in God boll worm, and enable the planter to alarm which has been already mani- and educational advantages of the and keep your powder dry.—¿Jr. protect three acres with the material fested in some parts of the country." THE GRANGE visitor

"FORBID THEM NOT." citizens, filled them with credit to him- (Kommntticatiotw. serve them for re-election and that rail- THE REAPER, DEATH. X. EDGAR JONES. self and then returned as often to his road corporations under their legislation We are ®orry that some Patrons would con- farm. This man is F. M. Holloway, of will charge for transporting your pro- SCUDDER — Died in Macon, August 30, tract oar royal range, A Voter's Views. Hillsdale. He needs no bolstering up 1880, Sister SABINA L. SCDDDEB, in the 33d And exclude the sweet-faced sisters -from the duce, "all the product" will bear. year of her age. The deceased had been for honors of the Grange; by the press of the State. His record is No. 56. two and a half years an active, working mem- They may learn and they may listen, to our PAW PAW, Oct. 8th, '80. made and wherever there is a Grange in ber of our Order, and in her death Macon meetings they may go, Grange has met with a sudden and severe loss • Bro. J. T. Cobb : Michigan, and to faithful workers in the But to put them on the highest shelves "is Shall We Help Those who are Willing to and from our fraternal chain one of its bright- horrible, you know." In your article in the last VISITOR, cause he is known and his efforts appre- est links is broken. A great gloom is cast over headed "A Call Upon Congressional Help Us 1 us by this sad dispensation, yet through all we The minor offices may do, there's room for two ciated. see a Father's chastening hand, and bow sub or three, Candidates," you say : " The great po- Now the question is, who shall we The different political parties have missively. But to let them hold the gavil were a crime of litical parties of the country have care- high degree; vote for, the man or the party? now got before the public their several Resolved, By the members of ^facon Grange, While those aspiring higher still must bow be- fully avoided reference to this question In answering this question let each tickets, and all has been accomplished No. 167, that in the death of Sister Scudder we fore the ban sustain a great and sudden bereavement, and . Of plotting and conspiring 'gainst the royal of Legislative control of inter-State voter usehis own judgment and pay but that can beat present to advance the tender our hearttelt sympathy to the parents rights of man. commerce in their platforms, lest they little attention to the orators that are interests of the farmers, so far as nom- and brother of the deceased, and would fain antagonize these influential corpora- filling appointments in every hall in mingle our tears with theirs. And though we Of course they labor faithfully, and fairly share inations are concerned. Whether more mourn our sister, as is befitting, we know that the pains tions," etc. the State. Remember as you listen to her earth work is done, and she has gone to Of planning and devising, while the burdens could have been accomplished with bet- It is evident from the above that you that paradise not made with hands, eternal ' and the brains their statements that many of them are ter organization and more harmonious . and received the "plaudit, " Well Are quite equallj' divided 'tween the matrons do not recognize the National Green- done, good and faithful servant." blowing their horns for dollars and cents action, is now a question of ths past. and the males, back-Labor party as of sufficient mag- Resolved. That a copy of the above be pre- As are all responsibilities if any fancy fails. at the rate of $¿5 and §50 a speech and The question which should now, so far sented to the bereaved family, that it be spread nitude to be classed with the others ; upon the Grange record, and that a copy be expenses. Very iittle do they care what as politics is concerned, most interest They may cook and wash and worry through nevertheless, we. the National Green- sent to the GBANOE VISITOE for publication. the weary working day, wnat they say or who they injure if us, is : Shall we, as farmers, laying aside MABTHA E. MAYNAED backers, insist that weare a great party They may patch and sew when husbands to they can carry their point, which they strict parly allegiance, select from the FANNY F. STEWAET, their dreams have passed away, —and as such should be recognized. Committee. They may dig and delve and hurry at the intend will pave the way to a position several tickets, and do our best to elect, Macon, Oct. 1st, 1880. homestead and the house, Now we have in our national platform for themsel ves. those who will best subserve our interests ? But at all important meetings must be mute as the very declaration you claim the great any mouse. On national questions the writer is a Woodard Lake, 190. CAMPBELL-Died of apoplexy Sept. 24th, parties are silent upon. The sixth sec- Republican to the core, but when it 1880, Sister Ada Campbell, wife of James In their royalty of labor they are faithful to tion reads as follows : " It is the duty Campbell in the sixty-sixth year of her age. the end; comes to local questions 1 vote for men She was a member of the Kalamazoo Fomona They contribute with discretion to our useful of Congress to regulate inter-State that Ibeiieve will bent look after the in- From California. Grange, also Pomona in Portage Grange, No. Farmers Friend. commerce. All lines of communication 10. The life of Sister Campbell was one to They may claim a full share of credit for its terests of the taxpayers and people. Can command the respect and love of all her many work without pretence. and transporattion should be brought SANTA BARBARA, Cal., Sept. 27. any man do better than that? We are friends and associates. She was a faithful wife, And their articles are bristling with solidity under such legislative control as shall Bro. J. T. Cobb: and sense. not the chattels of any party and can- a kind and loving mother, a devoted sister, a secure moderate fare and uniform rates Thinking that some of your readers good neighbor and friend, thereby endearing not if promised by politicians be deliv- herself to all. They may furnish food and essays for the feast for passenger and freight traffic." Now might like to hear from this part of the and "harvest home," ered on any man's order. Resolved, That in the death of our worthy They may decorate the building from the door- it appears that this stripling party, this Union, I venture to give you a short In the Post and Tribune of Oct. 2d, sister, our Grange has sustained a loss only way to the dome, young David, has dared to attack this description of Newhalls wheat ranch. surpassed by her bereaved family. And may wait upon the patrons in their most you will find an article intended to We shall sadly miss our sister. engaging way; gigantic Goliah that the other parties This farm (or ranch as it is called here) smooth over the rough places made by When we come to our retreat; But the highest hopes and honors are forbid- are so afraid of, and it will be this party lies at the east end of Santa Clara val- But we know that angels bless her, den such as they. the political tricksters of the second that will eventually slay him. ley in Los Angeles county and extends And she's waiting us to greet. Resolved, That this Grange extends to the Why our cause would soon be stagnant, all its congressional district. The writer says: down the valley some fifteen miles, and afflicted and sorrowing family that sympathy fairest fabrics fall, Now, Bro. Cobb, I desire to ask, in "At diflerent times during the canvass which flows from hearts that feel for others' If we missed their precious presence from the all candor, what satisfaction we Pa- takes in the entire width of the valley home and from the hall; the names of J. Webster Childs and A. and the foot hills. There was raised Resolved, That our altar be draped i We should miss our maidens' manners and our trons, farmers, mechanics, and others J. Sawyer, (and others,) were mention- ing lor sixty days; that these resolutions be matrons' winning grace, on it this year 17,000 acres of wheat, have received from the party now in entered upon our record, a copy sent to the We well might ask the owls and bats to occupy ed for nomination." But there is an- with an estimated yield of 18 centals family, ana to the VISITOE for publication. the place. power; what did our petitions in regard other side to this question beside the per acre (or as we figure it, 30 bushels). BY OBDEE OP COMMITTEE. to patent right swindles, railroad traffic, bright one pictured by the Tribune cor- Some Granges I've encountered with a mem- It is divided into three sections, the up- bership oî men, foreclosure of mortgages, appeals from respondent that demands careful con- And they looked like solemn oxen ruminating per, which is at the east end, and justice courts,and other reforms,amount sideration. The name of A. J. Sawyer HARRIS.—At a regular meeting of Tall- in a pen; through which the Southern Pacific R. There were hundreds in the outset; eager, ear- to ? What course shall we take to bring was mentioned only by himself and madge Grange, held Sept. 25, the following nest, stout and strong, R., passes, and on which is the small preamble and resolutions were unanimously about the desired reforms, shall we that in the dark, he being a party to one But a year or so and "failure" was the burden station of Newball, named after the of their song. keep the same men in office, the same of the most damnable plots that ever Givefme the eons and sisters in a circle strong proprietor, is under the supervision of WUEEEAS, The all-wise Ituler of the Uni- party in power, that have so persistent- was known in the history of any polit- verse has seen fit in his Providence to remove combined, Mr. D. W. Field, and upon this divis- With the right to equal exercise of manner and ly refused, or neglected, to heed our ical party to undermine a candidate of from our midst by d'-ath the honored and be- of mind; ion, there was 8,000 acres of it. They loved Worthy Master of our Grange, Bro. petitions or redress our wrongs? It the people and one of his own profess- Myron Harris; therefore, With no extra airs or graces pinned upon "cre- commenced harvesting about the 15th ations lords," seems to me that forbearance has ceased Resolved, That in the death of Bro. Harris, ion—a lawyer. tho members of Tallmadge Grange have lost a AB though they were titled noodles and women to be a virtue, and we should use other day of June, and ended the cutting were their wards. worthy and efficient leader and wise counsellor means to bring about the desired re- The plot was conceived in the city of about the loth of August. There was —one devoted to the principles of the Order, Let the Grange be a republic for the laborers Monroe on the 5th of July and carried used on this division, six headers, each and one whose sterling viitues and unvarying of earth. sults. VOTER. kindness we should evor strive to emulate. Its distinctions be of honesty, of diligence and out for ten days before the Washtenaw one drawn by four horses or mules, Resolved, That while we bow in humble sub- worth; convention by A. J. Sawyer crawling each header keeping two wagons em- mission to the Divine will, we can but feel that And if a sister prove her power, be generous The Coming Elections. the loss to us is very great, yet we will ever and fair, through the Third Representative Dis- ployed in drawing heads to the stack strive to put our trust m the Higher Power Thought it would lead her straightway to the trict, like a SDake in the grass, popping and threshing machine, and drawn by- which doeth all things well." Worthy Master's chair. YFSILANTT, Oct. 11th, 1880. Resolved, That we tender to the bereaved four horses apiece. At the same time family and frieuds our most Bincere and heart- In the early part of the season before his head up here and there, laying his The Grange lias other missions than to compass of cutting there was one steam thresh- felt sympathies, and as a token of respect that thenominatingconventions, much was poson where he could, (a candidate for our charter be draped in mourning for a period ing machine kept running, and in all of sixty days. T» wound i I weakness or antaganize said in the VISITOR advocating a farmer Congress!) thereby breaking the coun- its friends, ty delegation (as he had plotted to do,) this work some 50 men and 75 horses Resolved, That these resolutions be spread By tyranizing oi r them till it joins the other for Governor, and that farmers should upon the Grange records, and a copy sent to wrecks and also his own solemn pledge to do and mules employed. He intends to the VISITOE and Agricultural World for publi- attend the primary meetings and see to cation. That have split and gone to pieces < i the hol- what he could to send a solid delegation sow over 10,000 acres on this part of the low rock of Bex. it that they had their proportion of rep- EPH. PELTON, ranch alone the coming year. The CHAS. ALFOBD, resentation on the different tickets. In from Washtenaw county in the interest Honor woman, worthy Patrons; give them all of J. Webster Childs. After all this middle division, which is under the ELLEN SMITH, that is their due; other words, put themselves in position Committee supervision of Mr. Henry Newhall, All the care and thoughtful courtesy they well to have their interests looked after in cussedDess the State central committee deserve from you; picks him up and sends him through and the lowerdivision under the super- Love and liberty, equality, fraternity hold the law making bodies of the State and LEAK.—At his residence in Berlin, Aug. 11, vision of Mr. Southworth, had in al- fast— Nation. the State to belch forth his oratory on 180, JOHN LEAK, a worthy member of Berrien And the future shall be better and more glori- the virtues of the Republican party and together 9,000 acres, doing the harvest Center Grange, No. 272, P. of H. ous than the past. Since the Jackson convention, where purity of its would-be representative in conjunction and employing about t a regular meeting of said Grange, the For the sisters are the centre of the social fea- we first struggled for our rights and fail- men. the same number of headers and wag- following preamble and resolutions were tures all, ed in the party with which we affiliate, These itB pride and its perfection, strike them ons as did Mr. Field, but did not run Far better would it be for the party WHEREAS, Death has again entered our out and it must fall; the boom for a farmer for Governor has any thresher while cutting the grain, And the man who holds them backward would if it would cast out that class of orators ates, and taken from our- midst a worthy and inaugurate a change quieted down, whether because of gen- but started a steam thresher as soon as Seloved brother ; therefore. That would hurl to utter ruin every vestige of to hang their hides on the fence to dry, Resolved, That in the death of Bro. Leak, eral satisfaction or dissatisfaction, the the cutting had all been completed the Grange; beforr the people in their majesty does Berlin Center Grange recognizes and mourns And doom it to destruction on the paralyzing election only will tell. (and by the way, they use straw for fuel the loss of a worthy member, a staunch sup- plan, for them at the polls. porter, ana g* nial brother. In that convention the only candi- in their engines, which I think would Of sacrificing safety to the pompousness of Had the Democratic party used as Resolved, That our Grange manifest its res- date from the agricultural class for Gov- be economy for our Mich, threshers pect ior our deceased brother, and our sympa- ernor came well up to the front on the good judgment in their Second district thy and condolence with the bereaved relatives, to do). One of the big featuies'is the in this their hour of sorrow, by draping our nomination for Congress as they did in AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE NEWS. — first ballot and gained on the position as large teams that are used in drawing charter in mourning, inscribing these resolu- The state board of agriculture, at the the balloting proceeded. nominating their Governor, and placed tions on our record, sending a copy thereof to the grain to the warehouse; there are the sorrowiug widow, and also to the VISITOE meeting called Oct. 11, will arrange for. in nomination a man whose interests farmers' instutes the coming winter. To defeat him a combination was generally eight span of mules and two for publication. are with the people, I predict the result JOHNSON S. LOOSE, Seo. Several places have already applied formed between the Beal and Palmer large freight wagons hitched one be- would be diflerent. As it is, choose for All applications should be addressed to delegates which was successful, and to hind the other. Their load is from six secretary R. G. Baird. A circular con- show the feeling that prompted them, j yourselves; a lawyer or a banker. taining a list of college officers, calen- to ten tons, and the team is driven by PECK.-September 12, 1880, at his residence dar for 1881, and requirements of ad- will give the exact words of one of the You remember an eminent lady was one man with one line, he riding the in "Watervliet township, after a long and pain- mission to the college, is to be is9aed at Palmer delegates from Detroit: "We asked this question. What does France near wheel horse. He also has a large ful illness, Bro. H. W. PEOK, a worthy and once. At the request of the present would have voted for Palmer to the last need most? Her reply was, "Mothers!" dairy on the ranch of over 50 cows, and esteemed member of Home Grange, No. 188. junior class, the faculty voted to abol- Burial services by Coloma Lodge, No. 140, ballot but we see that would nominate My reply if asked what the United about three hundred bead of young ish the junior exhibition. The brook I. O. O. F. BY OBDEE OF COMMITTEE. running through the college grounds that d n farmer, and so we threw our States needs most would be; ten thous- cattle; also over one hundred head of has been deepened and widened. Drains strength for Jerome." Is not thi s and independent voters in every State young horses, together with a large have been laid around Wells hall, enough to show the feeling of a majori- that would hold the great political par- quantity of Berkshire hogs, also about somewhat deeper thaD the foundations, ties under such control that they would for the purpose of better draining the ty of the Jackson convention. Jerome 3,000 head of sheep—taken together it is HEADQUARTERS FOR LAND PLASTER building was nominated. for representatives in the law making considered one of the model ranches of Another convention convened in the powers of the States and Nation, nom- southern California, I have given but DA TT <& TA.-2T.OR, city of Detroit, and whatever their feel- inate men from the people, that would, a very ppor description of it, it needs to Thirty years ago there was but one when elected, work and vote in the in- pottery in this country making white ¡ngs might have been toward the pro- be seen to be appreciated; and now, Mr. Grandville, Mich terests of the people for men and women and yellow ware, and not a mill to ducing classes they did not express Editor, if you think this is worthy of a Are prepared to furnish LAND PLASTER, grind material. All the flint and stone of every class. But as long as the tax- fresh ground, at contrrct prices, made required was imported from great Brit- them quite as forcibly as in Jackson. place in your valuable paper, I will try, payers allow political wireworkers to with the Executive Committee ain. Now there are 800 potteries in the For ther Governor they placed in nomi- should I live to get back from here, of .the State Grange. United States, representing a total capi- worm themselves into position, they A large stock on hand of pure, finely-ground tal of over $6,000,000, The pottery nation an humble tiller of the soil, a and give you a slight discription of the must expect their money will be appro- LAND PLASTER, craze resulted in the erection of 30 new man who has often been placed in posi- desert of California. c. c. D. Send us your Orders direct, kilns in 1879. tions of honor and trust by his fellow priated in any direction that will best janl-ly DAS & TAYLOR 8

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