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The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1873-10-10
APPLICATION.

Persons making application for
membership in the Order shall ap-
ply to the subordinate Grange nearest
to them, unless good and sufficient
reasons exist for doing otherwise. In
such cases the Grange shall judge of
the reason; and if thought best, shall
consult the Grange nearest the appli-
cant. a.L
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1873-10-10

+ stall the officers-elect after which the
Worthy Deputy declared the State
Grange of Oregon of Patrons of
Husbandry duly constituted in due
form, Worthy Master, Daniel Clark,
presiding.
1t was moved and carried that a
committee of three be appointed on
printing. The Worthy Master ap-
pointed J. H. Smith, F. Munkers
and J. Mode.
The following Committee on FL
nance was appointed: B. A. Witzel,
r. r. Laughlin, J. Tatom, e. Forbes
and A. j. Pitman.
1t was moved and carried that the
Committee on printing be instructed
to have 1900 copies Of the bylaws
printed in pamphlet form.
The State Grange then closed in
due form to meet at Z o'clock P. NJ.
EVENING SESSION.
The Grange met pursuant to
adjournment, the Worthy Master in
the chair. The Grange was opened
in due form, when Worthy Deputy
N. w. Garretson proceeded inform
ally to confer on the members of the
Grange the degree of Pomona.
PRESENTATION OF CANE.
After the business of the State
Grange was completed, and i'm
mediately upon the adjournment,
John H. Smith, Anthony Simpson
and Orley Hull, committee appoint
ed by the Order for that purpose,
approached Deputy N. W. Garrett
son, and presented him, in behalf of
the members Of the Order, with
beautiful gold headed cane. The
presentation speech was delivered by
John H. Smith, and is said by those
who heard it to have been probably
one of the most eloquent and appro-
pirate presentation speeches ever de-
livered in the State.
Mr.. Garretson's reply was feeling
and appropriate, and is said to have
drawn tears from the eyes Of nearly
all present, the speakers own emo
ton almost overcoming him. It was
complete surprise. Mrs Chloe Olds
then, in behalf of the ladies, pre-
sented him with an elegant present
for his wife, and also presented
w. H. Nash, Of the California State
Grange, with superb set of sleeve
buttons.
bylaws for Subordinate Oranges.
Recommended by the Executive
Committee of the State Grange of.
Oregon.
MAY BE ADOPTED OR REJECTED.
ARTICLE I.
SECTION 1. This Grange shall be
known and distinguished as
Grange, No, of the State of
Oregon.
SEC. 2. The regular meetings of
this Grange shall be held.
SEC. 8. The time of meeting,
from the first of October to the first
of April, shall be-, and from the
first of April to the first of October,
shall be-. Special meetings may
be called by the Grange or the
Master of the Grange, or, in his
absence, by the Overseer, when
deemed necessary for the good of the
Grange.
SEC. 4. members shall con-
stitute quorum for the transaction
of business.
SEC. s. The Grange shall open at
the above appointed time, in the
Fourth Degree, if a sufficient number
of members be present.
ARTICLE II.
MEMBERSHIP.
SECTION /. The members of this
Grange are oil who have been, or
may be, initiated in, or affiliated
Herewith, who have subscribed to
the Roll Books, and who have not
withdrawn, or been excluded for un-
worthy conduct, or non-payment of
dues.
ARTICLE III.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1873-10-10
ARTICLE III.
OFFICERS.

SECTION l. The officers Of this
Grange shall be ranked and titled as
follows. Master, 0yerseer, Lecturer,
Steward, Assistant Steward, Chap
lain, Treasurer, Secretary, Gate
Keeper, Ceres, Flora, Pomona, and
Lady Assistant Steward. It is then
duty to see that the laws OF the
Order are carried out. Hos6 Chosen
The officers Of this Grange shall be
chosen annually ut the last regular
meeting in December, and installed
at the first meeting in January. AL
elections shall bo by ballot.
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The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1873-10-10
ARTICLE Nv.


SECTION /. Master-It shall be the
duty of the Master to preside at oil
meetings Of the Grange; to see that
all officers and members Of the COM
mittees perform their respective
duties enjoined by the several charges
and the by-lawsy to inspect and an
nounce the result Of all balloting and
other votes of the Grange; see that
all laws and usages Of the Order are
duly understood and obeyed; TO sign
oil orders drawn on the Treasurer
with the consent and appreciation Of
the Grange, and perform such other
duties as may be required by tho
Ritual or Grange, properly deyolv-
ing upon that officer.
SEC. 2. O1erseer-It shall be the
duty Of the Overseer to assist the
Master in preserving order and de-
corum in the Grange, preside in the
absence Of the Master, and perform
such other duties devolving upon that
officer
SEo. 8. Lecturer-It shall be the
duty Of the Lecturer to always be
prepared with some useful informa.
ton to read or cause to be read
when no regular business Is before
the meeting, and see particularly
that all addresses, lectures, and othel
information provided for the good O.
the Order and the members Of the
| Grange, are distributed TO them.
SEo. 4. SteDard-It shallsbo th'
duty of the Steward to preside in tn
absence Of the Master or Overseer
or Past Master, to have charge Of th
Inner Gate; to see that all the held
are properly arranged for labor, tn
working tools in their places; to con
duct the ballot; to provide for th
introduction and accommodation 9
candidates.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1873-10-10

SEC. g.. assistant Stesoard-it shalt
be the duty of the Assistant Steward
to have charge Of the candidates dur
ing initiation, and to see that the
regalias are properly distributed and
cared for; also to give all due assist
ance to the Steward.
| SEC. 6. ITedsurer- IT shall be the
duty Of the Treasurer to receive all
moneys, giving his receipt for the
same; to keep an accurate account Of
said moneys. and pay them out on
the order Of the Master, with the
consent Of the Grange; to transmit
all moneys due the State Grange 60
the Treasurer thereof at the request
of the Secretary; to render his books,
and a statement of his accounts with
the Grange to the Finance COMMITTEES
when called upon to do so; and to
deliver to his successor all moneys,
books, vouchers, etc., having refer
ence to the finances Of the Grange.
Sec. z. Secretdry-It shall be the
duty of the Secretary to record ac-
curately all the proceedings Of tho
Grange; to make out all necessary
returns to the State and National
Oranges; to report to the Treasurer
at the end of each quarter tie amount
due the State Grange; to keep ac-
counts of members with the Grange;
to receive and pay over to the
Treasurer oil moneys. taking his re-
ceipt therefor; to draw and counter
sign all orders voted by the Grange,
and to perform such other duties as
may Be required.
SEC. 8. Gate Keeper-1t shall be
the duty of the Gate Keeper to see
that the gates are properly guarded,
and to perform such other duties as
may be required.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1873-10-10

their wives who are Matrons, Past
Masters and their wives who are Mat
rons, are honorary members, and eli
gible to office, but not entitled to vote
ARTICLE III.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1873-10-10
MEMBERSHIP.

SECTION /. The members of this
Grange are oil who have been, or
may be, initiated in, or affiliated
Herewith, who have subscribed to
the Roll Books, Gnd who have not
withdrawn, or been excluded for un-
worthy conduct, or non-payment of
duaa.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1873-10-10
ARTICLE VI
APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP.

SECTION /. Application for mem
bership must be made in the form
prescribed by the National Grange,
and when made shall DO announced
in open Grange and referred to q
Committee Of Investigation consist.
ing Of three brothers or sisters, two
appointed by the Master and one by
the Overseer, which shall take the
application in charge and report at
the next regular meeting.
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The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1873-10-10
COMMITTEES.

SECTION 1. All special committees,
unless otherwise ordered, shall con-
sist of three members each.
SEQ. 2. The Master, on the night
Of his installation, shall appoint a
Standing Committee on Finance, to
consist Of three members,
SEQ. 8. 1t shall be the duty Of the
Committee on Finance to audit all
bills and accounts previous to their
being passed upon by the Grange.
and they shall be authorized to ex-
anime the books and accounts Of any
officer or any committee Of the
Grange whenever they think proper,
and shall report as speedily as pos
sible on all matters they may have on
hand.
SEQ. A. At the first regular meet.
ing in each year there shall be elect
ed by ballot three Trustees, who
shall have charge Of all property Of
the Grange, as well as all business
in which the Grange shall have an
interest.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1873-10-10
ARTICLE XIV

SECTION /. II is further provided
that each subordinate Grange shall
keep book that shall be known
as the Black Book, in which
shall be entered The names ofall mem
bers expelled from bis Grange, notice
of which expulsion shall az once be
given by the Secretary 70 the State
Grange, and the Secretary ofthe State
Grange shall notify, quarterly, all tho
Subordinate Oranges Of this jursdic-
tion Of said expulsion, entering in q
like book to be kepC by him, the
names 70 said expelled members
Seq, Providsd tilrther, that after
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1873-10-10
ARTICLE XXIII.

The Executive Committee shall be
authorized to determine what compen-
sation, if any, the officers and mem
bers shall be entitled to for services
rendered to the Grange; and also shall
be authorized to provide for the pay
ment of all necessary expenses con-
nected with the work of the Grange
during the time intervening between
the meetings OF the same.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1873-10-10
FEES AND DUES.

SECTION 1. The fees for comforting
four degrees for males in this Grange
shall be two dollars for the first de-
gree, and one dollar for each subse-
quent degree, which shall accompany
the petition. The fees for oonferring
the four degrees on women shall be
fifty cents for each degree, the money
to accompany the petition in all
cases.
SEC. 2. The regular dues of this
Grange shall be (10) cents per month
for each member.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1873-10-10

The Secretary shall see that the
quarterly dues of subordinate Oranges
are promptly paid, and in case the
dues remain delinquent two quarters
the delinquent Grange shall be re-
ported TO the Master Of the State
Grange, and if the dues are not for
warded in thirty days, it shall be the
duty of the Master to advise the Mas
ter of the National Grange of such de-
linquency, and recommend the revo-
cal of the charter OF the delinquent
Grange prOuieed, any Grange whose
charter has been revoked may petit
tionthe State GrangeRorreilstate
ARTICLE XVIII.
Any brother or sister who ID IN
good standing und clear Of the books
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1873-10-10

1t being the hour for the election Of
officers the following were duly
chosen.
Daniel Clark, OF Marion, Master, ]. Henry
Smith, OF Linn, SeeretaTyi William Cyrus, Of
Linn, Oyerseer George Hunter, OF Walla Wal.
W. r., Steward Mrs. Chloe Olds OF Walla Wal.
In, W. y, Lady Assistant Steward W. M. Pow.
ers, OF Linn, Assistant Steward Rev. Anthony
Simpson, of Benton, Chaplain, Frank Shel.
ton, Of WallG Walia, W. T., Gate Keeper b. A.
Witzel, OF Marion, Treasurer; Mrs. Jane Cyrus
Of Linn, Ceres Mrs. NJ. A. Powers, OF Linn
Pomona Mrs T.. q. Reed. OF Yamhill Flora.
Executive Commlttee-Dan Clark, Master
OF the State Grange OF Oregon, ex ofiiclO Chair
mani r. NJ. Quincy, Of Douglass 0rley Hull
OF Walla Walla, w. III q. A. Wells OF Polk
Thomas Munkers, Of Linn; A. B. Henry, o
YamhiIls II N Ifiil Of lana.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1873-10-10
ARTICLE VIII.

1t shall be the duty of the Steward
to have charge of the Inner Gate.
ARTICLE TX.
The Assistant Steward shall assist
the Steward in the performance Of his
duties.
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-01-27
NOTES HERE AND THERE.

Moline Grove, No. %, [. A. O. D.. will
give their first anniversary ball at Reese ;
Hall on Thursday evening, january 30
One hundred and eighteen empty coal
wagons crossed the government bridges
from Davenport, between six O'Clock last
evening and six o'clock this morning. on
their way to the Rock Island coal banks.
Has any arrangement been made for a
Rockford train to take Rock Islanders to
Laird Collier lecture in Moline and return.
tomorrow evening? If not, there ought to
be. The lecture is for the benefit of the
public library, and we should be glad to
see good turnout from this city.
There is another aspirant for Credit Mo
bilier fame-Johnny Logan of our State.
lie took ten shares, and tie dteideads on
ms shares paid for them in .faH and he
got a check for 1929 besides But he got
scared, afterwards, fearing he would be
found out and returned the money. etc.
and soforth. Prudent johnny.
We are glad to see the farmers orpaniz-
ing into oranges or lodges for their own
protection. The manufacturers have their
associations; the mechanics have theirs
the merchants theirs; the bankers theirs
the transportation companies theirs-why
should not the farmers have theirs?
When the millions of people engaged in
agriculture will cease to be the mere tools
OF political parties and organized robbers.
and act for themselves, we NAV begin to
hope for an honest and economical govern
ment.
Edwin Adams at Dart's Hall, Thursday
evening IN his great character of Enoch
Arden There ought to be no more need
VI an extended notice of Mr.. Adams in
'liS community, to draw a house. than
there would be were Edwin Booth or Joe
Jeherson announced for a performance
f.noch Arden, in the play of the name is
MS speciality; the largest theatres in the
great cities have been filed nightly for
weeks to see him play the part, and he
ought to be warmly greeted here by crowds
OF our first society.
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-01-27
Lecture in Maine

Robert Laird Collier of Chicago wi
lecture in Moline in the Congregational.
church on Tuesday evening 2Sth inst
subject, The Personality and perpIexl
ties OF a Poet, 1t is to be hoped that tn
mere announcement Of the distinguishe,
speakers name and the literary cbaracte
OF the subject will secure a full house from
our intellectual lecture going citizens q
Moline and Rock Island The proceeds q
the lecture to be devoted to the Free phi
lie Library Fund Tickets fifty cent
apiece , Lecture to begin at a quarter be
fore eight O'Clock Tickets to be had a
Morris Richards and Morev's drn,
stores at Gunnell's and Lobdelrs DR.,
good stores and at Vesey's Whipples am
Hubbard grocery stores and at the door
In Rock Island at Champion and a
the Harper House ''N .
In behalf of the Ladies Committee
Mrs. G. C. STARR. Secretary
L.
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"A Dose in Time" &c.

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We will pay all Agents $40 per week IN CASH
Will exchange with us AT ONCE. Everything %a9
nished and expenses paid. Address 'u'
A. COULTER & Co. Charlotte NIL
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-01-27
j. N. HARRIS G. co.,

CINCINNATI. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS OHIO.
For sale in Rock Island by John BengSton, T II.
Thomas, o. GrotiaR, +. Breunert, C. Speidel, smith
& Bonney l-2OdSw3m
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-01-27

Al stltch In time saves nine" it is equally GER
IAN that dose OF healthy tonic like Hostetters
stomach Bltters taken at this Indictment season of
the year may save many unpleasant twinge A
doee' however, is not sufficient. The system
should be thoroughly charged with this genial veg
etable stimulant and invigorant Commence tax
ing 1t with the commencement of the atmospheric
changes which distinguish the winter from the au
sunni Thereby you will avoid those disturbances
Of the digestive and secretive organs. and those
painful diseases OF the muscles and the nerves Of
sensation, which often render the period of the
year which should be the merriest a season of pen
ancc and dsquietude. The extraordinary vigor
and regularity which this exhilarating restorative
imparts to the most important functions of the
body, render 1t an invaluable remedy for nervous
debility, constipation indigestion torpidity Of the
liver, and inteFmittent faYers.
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-01-27
The Farmers, Granges

IluLsnALE. Jan -. lS1a
EDITOR OF THE ARGrs Dear ST.;
viii you be pleased to publish in var
paper the following viz Al a meeting
held by the Farmers Protective Assoca-
ton Of Coe and Canoe creek. II was resolvl
70 call Farmers Convention at Hillsdal
Rock Island County. Illinois. February /
1873, to commence at 9 A. NJ, whereta q
! Farmers Clubs and Oranges are respet
iinlly invited to participate, Speakers vi
be present on the occasion Yours, &c.
j, GRAyENHORST. Sec'v.
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-01-27

LEARNED SOMETHING The Union of
Saturday, noticing the Or.lnization Of the
Father Mathews Temperance Society
Of Joliet, very patronizin,ly said We
would he glad u hear Of similar orrani-
cation among the Cat lies of Rock
Island, -whereupon tn Rev. Father
Roles sent that paper the allowing nte
EDITOR UNION: In you- issue of his
morning you expressed a hope that 50
ciety such as the Joliet Father Mathews
Society should exist for the Catholics Of
Rock Island Permit me tn say that the
Father Mathews Temperance Socierr'
has been for some time in existence here.
ours &c. J 7. RuLEs
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-01-27
Pleasant.

AvAUNT, INDIGESTION The Charter
Oak Stove is the most interesting and i'm
portant feature in the family economy; for
it fills the house with warmth, the table
with good cheer, and prevents that dreary
aspect and indieestible meals that bring
sourness of temper, discomfort and dissat-
isfactiOn.
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-01-27

Cakes Ames testimony before the
Credit Mobilier investigating committee
was exceedingly demoralizing to Vice
President Colfax 1t not only established
the fact that Schuyler has taken number
Of shares Of stock at a discount, and re
ceived dividends on the same but convict
ed him of lalsehood, or. - use the legal
phrase, perjury in denying that he had So
done Newer and richer developments
continue to be made each day, but we
doubt if it may reasonably be expected
that the committee will reach the bottom
Of the affair and the full extent of the cor
ruption be held up to the public gaze
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-01-27
LOCAL COLUMN.
John Roots Bitters.

John BOOTS Bitters are family medicine.
John Roots Bitters eure general debility.
John Roots Bitters cure dyspepsia Use it.
John Roots Bltters cures fever and acne.
John Roofs Bitters cures all bilious diseases
John Roots Bittcrs cures nervousness and head
ache Try ii. They are warranted
John Roots Bntcrs enres indigestion. Try il.
1ehn ROOFS Bit;ors are not whisky drink.
Store. - ' ~ us
John Roots Bitters are sold nv all DRUGGISTS
John Bengston and Emil KGhler Rock Island. ms
Wholesale and retail druggists 5-2aaeodmwfSwIv
For sale by Emil KOehler, Druggist. Rock island
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We have seen a pamphlet containing
the argument of the Pe5la & Rock Is
land Railroad Company punsel, Inger-
soil, in a suit between Cab and the Peoria
Company In Illinois tn company re
pudiates that contract VII Gable as in
violation of the charter as contrary to
law and opposed T. publ. good being a
conspiracy to do a wrong the community
under color Of legal cOr7act absolutely
void for the above reasoa and that as
guardians Of the public, t. courts should
set it aside as a fraud, w.h viii proha-
bly, be done D0seAport 5eDJ0crat
You Just wait two or tree week, and
see if it is. Spose you havn't seen a
pamphlet containing the a,gument on the
other side? That would Re confusing f
course
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-01-27

Attention is requested to that old and
reliable Institution Jones Commercial and
Telegraph College, st. Louis Missouri
1t is not too much to say that thousands
of the successful business men and mer-
chants of st. Louis and the west are grad
uatc. of it. Ii Is a full course business
and telegraph college where students are
in the shortest possible time practically
qualified for business pursuits Why
should not the young men from the cuun-
try prepare for successful business ca
reer when little time and money will ac-
complish the end? See advertisement in
another column
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-01-27

PERsoNAL.-We had the pleasure of
meeting Dr. f. RI Bowman, to-day, and it
was a rare treat TO hear him do some good
old constitutional 'cussing' of the way this
administration manages things in Texas
and elsewhere. lie has been resident of
Texas for some little time and speaks by
the card. The DIR. was supporter of
Mr. Greeley, in the late campaign. and
thinks if the Democrats had held no ma.
tional convention and made no nomination.
Mr., Greeley would have been elected and
been alive to-day. He thinks they should
have wholly abandoned their organization
and all gone in with the Liberals. If this
could have been done, success would I'M
doubtedly have followed-but the difficulty
was with those people who think more of
a name than Of a principle; men who
didn't and couldn't see anything to gain
unless it was labeled Democratic -
" none genuine unless signed l. Butts on
the wrapper. y
Mr.. Alfred Taylor, one of the original
of the Rock Island wooden
mills, afterwards owner of the Moline
wooden mills, and now a resident of Kan
sas, was In town to-day He says he is
well situated there and doing well,
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-01-27

REwARD-LosT Between Rock Island
and Davenport, an open face gold watch
Please return TO this office. It
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-01-27

If you do not feel well You send for doctor. he
calls upon you. looks wise. scrawis some hero
glyphics upon piece Of paper which you take to
the drug store and there pay 50 cents to 81 90. be
sides the doctors fee. for remedy nine times out
OF ten not half so good as Dr. M0rse's Indian Root
Pills, which cost but % cents per box. Do you
think the FORMER the beet, because you pay the
most for itF If you do. advise you TO use just
an experiment, the Morse's indian Root Pills.
They prepared from q formula, pronounced by
the most learned physicians of our country, TO be
the best and most universal Of family medicines.
The M0rse's Indian Root Pills cure Headache,
Liver Complaint Indigestion. Dyspepsia Female
Irregularities. &c. and put up both sugar coat
ed and plain, Give them trial Sold by all deal