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The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-05-08

The Chicago Tribune prints poem in
which the writer wishes she had "heart
full of sweet yearlings." How the per-
secuted author must have yearned to
tumble among that compositor's hair.
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Twenty-one freshmen we're lately sus-
pended from an English college because
a professor couldn't find out who placed
a ten-ounce tack in his chair. He, how
ever, knew all about who sat down on II.
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An exchange says: "Is there anything
that man cannot dor" To which DR..
Wood, Of the Glasgow, KY, Times, re-
plies: "Yes, sir; we have never known
one to suckle baby"
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Constitutions of the Order OF Patrons
Of Husbandry, with Bylaws Of the
National Grange.
PREAMBLE.

PREAMBLE.
Human happiness is the acme Of earthly
ambition. Individual happiness depends
upon general prosperity.
The prosperity of nation is in pro-
portion to the value of its productions
The soil is the source from whence we
derive all that constitutes wealth; with
out il we would have no agriculture, no
manufactures, no commerce. Of all the
material gifts of the Creator, the var
ious productions of the vegetable world
are of the FIRST importance. The art of
agriculture is the parent and precursor
of all arts. and its products the founda-
tiOn of all wealth.
The productions of the earth are sub
ject to the influence of natural laws, in
variable and indisputable; the amount
produced win consequently be in propor-
tion to the intelligence of the producer,
and success will depend upon his knowl-
edge of the action of these laws, and
the proper application of their prinei-
Piles.
Hence, knowledge il the foundation OF
happiness
The ultimate object of this organiza-
tion is for mutual instruction and pro-
lection 10, Tighten labor by diffnsing a
knowledge of its aims and purposes, ex-
pand the mind by tracing the beautiful
laws the Great Creator, has established
in the Universe, and to enlarge our views
of Creative wisdom and power.
To those who read Alright, history
proves that in all ages society is frag-
mentary, and successful results of gener-
al welfare can be secured only by gen.
eral effort Unity of action cannot be
acquired without discipline, and disci-
pline cannot be enforced without signifi-
cant organization; hence we have cere-
mony of initiation which binds us in
mutual fraternity as with a band OF
iron; but although its influence is so
powerful, its application is as gentle as
that of the sil<en thread that binds a
wreath of flowers.
The Patrons of Husbandry consist OF
the following:
ORGANIZATION.
Subordinate Oranges.
First Degree: Maid (woman), LaboreI
| IMAM.
Second Degree: Shepherdess (weman)i
Cultivator IMAM.
Third Degree: Cleaner (wonsn), Har-
vest imam.
Fourth Degree: Matron (woman), Hus-
bandman imam.
State Grange.
Fifth Degree: Pomona (Hope).
Composed of Masters of Subordinate
Oranges, and their wives who are Matrons
shall be honorary members and eligible
to Office, but not entitled to vote.
National Grange.
Si1th Degree: Flora Charity.
Composed Of Masters of State Oranges
and their wives who have taken the de-
gree of Pomona. Past Masters of State
Oranges, and their wives who have taken
said degree of Pomona, shall be honor
ary members and eligible to Office, but
not entitled to vote.
SerenA Degree: Ceres eFaitb).
Members of the National g range who
have served one year therein may be-
come members of this degree upon APP
plication and election. II shall have
charge of the secret work of the Order,
and shall be court of impeachment OF
all officers of the National Grange.
Members of this degree are honorary
members of the National Grange, and
are eligible to Office therein, bat not en-
titled to vote.
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Grapes and their Culture.

1t is surprising that SO many families
in the country are willing to live year
after year without cultivating grape
vine about their dwellings. They are
compelled to purchase the delicious fruit
for the table or not taste it during the
season. There is common impression
that 10 cultivate grapes perfectly vast
amount of knowledge and taste are re-
quired. To many the simple trimming
of vine is a mystery. This is an erro-
nious view, and ought not to prevail.
Any person of common intelligence can
learn in an hour how to trim and nour-
ish vines; and if instruction can not be
obtained from some experienced cultiva-
tor, there are books filled with cuts and
illustrations which make everything
plain. Three vines of as many varieties,
planted in some sunny nook, or by the
side of some building so as to obtain
shelter, will, if properly cared for, fur
nish many 5ushel of delicious grapes
every year. Select a Concord, Ives
Seeding and a Herbemont. Make the
ground mellow and rich by the use of a
spade, and by employing old manure,
finely ground bon@ and ashes, and set
out the plants. In three years the rich
cluster will appear, and in four years the
product will be abundant 1t is well to
have vines planted so that the waste Ii
quors from the dwellings can be used in
fertilization. If there is any food the
vine especially loves, it is the soapy Ii
quors which accumulate on washing
days in families. Vines drenched every
week with these liquids will flourish as
tonishingly, and extend themselves sc
as to cover large buildings, every branch
bearing fruit. We say to our readers
Plant vines
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CONSTITUTION.
ARTICLE I.-OEcers.

SECTION /. The officers of Grange,
either National, State, or Subordinate
consist of and rank as follows: Master,
Overseer, Lecturer, Steward, Assistant
Steward, Chaplain, Treasurer, Secretary,
Gatekeeper, Ceres, Pomona, Flora, and
Lady Assistant Steward. 1t is their du-
ty to see that the laws of the Order are
car ried out.
SEC. 2.-Hop Chosen.-In the Subor-
dinate Oranges they shall be chosen am
nually; in the State Oranges once in two
years; and in the National Grange once
in three years. All elections to be by
ballot.
Vacancies by death or resignation to
be filed at special election at the next
regular meeting thereof
Sec. 8. The Master of the National
Grange may appoint members of the
Order as deputies to organize Oranges
where no State Grange exists.
Sec. T. There shall be an Executive
Committee of the National Grange, con-
sisting of three members, whose terms
of Office shall be three years, one of
whom shall be elected each year.
SEC. 3. The officers of the respective
Oranges shall be addressed as "WOR-
THY"
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ARTICLE II.-Meetines.

SECTION /. Subordinate Oranges shall
meet once each month, and may hold
intermediate meetings as may be deemed
necessary for the good of the Order. All
business meetings are confined to the
Fourth Degree.
SEC. 2. State Oranges shall meet an
nually at such time and place a. the
Grange shall from year to year determine.
Sec. 8. The National Granges shall
meet annually on the first Wednesday
in February, at such place as the Grange
may from year TO year determine. Should
the National Grange adjourn without
selecting the place of meeting, the Ex-
ecutive Committee shall appoint the
place and notify the Secretary Of the
National Grange and the Masters Of
State Oranges, at least thirty days before
the day appointed
ARTICLE III.-Lars.
The National Grange, at its annual
session, shall frame, amend, or repeal
such laws as the good Of the Order may
require. All laws of State and Subor-
dinate Oranges must conform to this
Constitution and the laws adopted by
the National Grange.
ARTICLE IV.-RifaGl.
The Ritual adopted by the National
Grange shall be used in all Subordinate
Oranges, and any desired alteration in
the same must be submitted to, and re-
ceceive the sanction Of, the National
Grange.
ARTICLE Y.-MsmbsrsAip,
Any person interested in agricdituF
al pursuits, Of the age of sixteen year
(femsis, and eighteen years (nale), dui,
proposed, elected, and complying with
the rules and regulations Of the Order
Is entitled to membership and the bepe
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Not less than the representation Of
twenty States present at any meeting Of
the National Grange shall constitute 3
quorum foE the Transaction Of business.
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Al the annual meeting Of each State
Grange Il may elect aPrcxy to represent
the State Grange in the National
Grange In case Of the inability Of the
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BYLAWS.
ARTICLE l.

The fourth day Of December, the
birthday Of the Patrons of Husbandary,
shall be celebrated as the anniversary
of the Order.
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Special meetings Of the National
Grange shall be called by the Master up
on the application Of the Masters Of
twenty State Oranges, one months no.
tioe OF suoh meeting being given 10 all
members Of the National Grange. No
alterations or amendments 70 the By
Laws or Ritual shall be made At any
special meeting.
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SECTION 1. In case satisfactory eyi-
dence shall be brought 70 the Master
of the National Grange that a Grange
has been organized contrary 70 che laws
or usaRea Of the Order, or Is working in
violation Of ia laws OF uaagea, 4 shall
be the duty Of the Master % revoke the
Charter Of such offending Grange.
SEC. Ia case satisfactory evidence
shall come 70 the Master Of q State
Grange, that q Grange has been aFEan-
ized contrary 10 the laws and usages Of
the Order, or IA working In violation OF
the same, Il shall be the duty Of She Maa~
Ter 20 suspend such offending Grange,
and at once forward 70 the Master Of The
National Grange notiee Of the same,
together with the evidence In the case,
who shall, II In his opinion the good Of
the Order requires such action, revoke
the Charter of such offending GEanEe.
4nc. 5. Oranges, whOae Charters are
thus revoked, may appeal 10 the Nation.
al Grange Mt ita next session ioF Che hnal
action Of that body.
AnTIcLE ID.
These Bylaws may be altered or
amended Il any annual meeting or the
| Mvmsf..m-R rNm...swa hw "A fwnafnA ANHa vote OF
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SECTION !. The financial reports Of
Subordinate Oranges shall be made on
the first day of January, the first day Of
April, the first day of July and the lirst
day Of October.
SEC. 2. State Oranges shall date their
financial existence three months after
the first day Of January, first day Of
April, first day of July aud first day Of
October, Immediately following their
organization.
The People's vindicator., 1874-11-21

WET Boors.--What an amount of
discomfort wet boots entail, to he
sure; and how we'll we all, recall the
fretful efforts we have now and then
made to draw on a pair Of hard-bak'
ed ones which we're put by the fire
over nigat to dry. Damp and adhe-
sive within, they are without stiff
aud unyielding as horn. The follow
ing simple device will rob the cold,
wet barn-yard of slushy winter Of
half its promise Of discomfort for tho
next morning: When the boots are
taken off fll them quite full with dry
oats. This grain has a great fond
ness for damp and will rapidly absorb
the last vestagel Of it from the wet
leather. As it takes up the mois-
ture il swells and fills the boot with
a tightly fitting last, keeping its form
good and drying the leather without
hardening it. In the morning shake
out the oats and hang them in bag
near the fire to dry, ready for the
next night, draw on tile boots and
20 happily about the days work.
The People's vindicator., 1874-11-21
read pudding with blanc mango and

bread pudding with blanc mango and
milk. u .a - p.
IA. Young Windsor beans, with
parsley and buttel. One small dump
ling. Cabbage with mint sauce.
Stewed rhubarb with preserved giu-
ger and milk.
Is. Rice and lentils. Spinach and
young potatoes in parsley sauce. Os-
wego blanc.manse and damson tart.
l6. Medley Of Windsor beans,
French haricots aud very small car
rots, with cheese powdered over.
Young potatoes. Stewed rhubarb
with damson jam and milk.
II. Whole groat pudding. Cab.
bage with mint sauce. Young p"ta-
toes in psssley sauce. Stewed rhu-
barb sud damspns.
l8. rFie Of cabbage, onion and egg.
Brown bread and butter with French
figs. Afterward Strawberries and
cherries. ..-. .r..
Is. Stewed mushrooms. A beautiti.
full cabbage. Potatoes in parsley
sauce. Stcwed rhubarb and goose
berries.
The People's vindicator., 1874-11-21

To Danish rats, plant asphodel near
the barn or stable where they are, or
put some in their holes. Rats have
such an aversion for this plant that
they will quit the premises where it
is. If they are in drains or in cellars,
scatter sulplate of iron (copperas) in
their runs. The copperas should not
he dissolved. tits our best and cheap
eat disinfectnnt. The sulphuric acid
burns their feet, and they leave in q
short time without dying. This will
be appreciated by every housekeeper
that has had to endure the stonch of
q dead rat.-Country Gent. "Ef
The People's vindicator., 1874-11-21
How Col. Bangs was Paid.

1t ls 4 notorious fact that itineraDt
circus companies pay very poorly and
that the man who does not get his
money from them in advance is not
likely to get it at all. Col. Bangs of
the Argus has suffered a good deal
from these concerns, and when "rho
Great European Circus aud Motropo-
Titan Caravan tried t" slip off the
other day without settling its adver-
tising bill, he called upon the sheriff
and got him to attach the Rocky Noun.
tain bear for the debt. The bear was
brought in its cage and placed in the
composing room, where it consumed
fifteen dollars worth of meat in two
days 1.-THE Colonel's bill was only
twelve dollars) and scratched one
trousers.leg off of tho reporter who
was standing in front of the cage,
giving the foreman a lecture in zoolO.
gy. On the third day the bottom fell
out Of the cage, and as the Rocky
Mountain bear seemed to want to
roam around and inquire into things,
the whole force Of compositors all at
once felt as if they ought to go sud-
denly down stairs and give the ami
NAL a chance. With that mysterious
instinct which distinguishes dumb
animals and which goes far to prove
that they have souls, the bear went
at once for the door of Bangss sane
tum and broke in just 40 the Colonel
was in tho middle of o tearing edito-
rial nppn "The Third Term aud our
tendencies towards CRsarism." The
Colonel, however, did not hesitate
to knock of. He stopped at once
and emerged with tine, airy grace
through the window, bringing the
sash with him, and then he climed up
the water spout to the roof, where he
sat until q hook and ladder company
came aud took him off,. The Argus
did not issue for q week, for although
the Colonel bombarded THAT bear with
shot guns pointed through the win
dows, and although the fire engine
squirted hot water at him, he got
along very comfortably until Satur-
day night, when he tried to swallow
a composing stick aud checked to
death. When they entered the room
they found that the animal had upset
all the type and had soaked himself
in lux and then rolled over nearly
every square inch Of the. floor, while
the 'Colonel's leader on the Third
Term was saturated with water and
perforated with shot holes. After
this, circus advertisements in the Ar
gus will be paid in advance e.-Dan.'
bury News. ~ i, az
The People's vindicator., 1874-11-21
Upa Tree.

From France, that land of romance,
come new and pathetic story. A
young man, in tire bloom of health
and vigor, was engaged to be mar
ried to Il beauteous maid. This in
genuous youth had one eye fixed on
the main chance, and arranged with
his future father.in-law that on the
day Of his marriage certain real es-
tate should be transferred to him.
The memorable morning arrived !; the
air was laden with the perfume Of
flowers, the birds sang, and the vii
layers held q festival similar to those
seen in Italian operas. The bridal
party reached the chapel, which lay
ensconced among traditionary c'ms.
Thro"sI, its churchyarl meandered
a streamlet whose survey ripp!es glist-
ened%in the morning sun. Punctaal
to the time, thu. cure arrived aud toch
a preliminary pinch Of snuif as lie
surveyed the people before him.
Everybody settled into his or her al
lotted place. The ceremony was
about to be commenced, when it sud.
denly struck the bride that the bride
groom was non est. Clasping her
hand to her heart, with u pierc-
ing shrek she fell senseless. Clear
as a bell above the clamor that
ensued, was heard the voice Of the
father calling upon his friends to &"
in search of the missing one. High
and low they hunted, but the game
could not be found. At last they dis
covered the object Of their search
comfortably ensconccd among the
spreading brances Of lofty oak. On
being requested to descend, he in
quired ''if they saw anything green
about him." to those below, who, hav-
ing their eyes on his surroundings,
replied "plenty." In the midst of an
interchange of violent epithcts he
gave a characteristic remark some
what to the effect that che be blamed
if he would till that there real estate
was transferred" While the bride
was thus bowed down in anguish, and
the bridegroom was boughed up in
the tree, the father-in. law tore lis
hair, aud amid sobs and tears urged
the unreasonable nature of tho re.
quest, but to no effect. Finally the
document was brought forth, duly
signed and the recnlcitrant bride
groom slid down the tree: After the
necessary repairs had been made in
his pantaloons, with his rcntcs secur'
ed and his rents sewn up, the bride
groom adjourned with the rest Of the
party to tile chapel. The bride re-
covered fram her faint. tht. cMne took
. fresh pinch Of snuff and the knot
Was tied ~ ~. !a-a a.7
The People's vindicator., 1874-11-21
Short and Sweet,
| STYLE OF VEHSIFICATION THAT SHOULD
BE ENCOURAGED By THE INTELLIGENT
COMPOSErOR.

An Iowa editor attended party
was smitten with the charms of u fail
damsel who wore u rose on her fore.
head, and thus gushed about it 4:
Above her nose
There is q rose
Below that rose .N.'
There is a nose. 2.
Rose, nose, 5...
Nose, rose,
Sweet rose,
Dear nose.
Below her ckin
There is pin !;
Above that pin
There is q chin.
Pin, chin,
Chin, pin,
Sweet pin, .'.
l Dear chin.
Whoreupon a rivaleditor thus apos'
trophsises the Iowa chap:
Above the stool '''
There is q fool :; "'.' F..
Below the fool ,.-f 1
..ss There is a stool. ,.
Stool, fool,
@ Fool, stool,
Old Stool,
Damphool.
Below his scat, a. ....r
There are two feet;
Above these feet
f = There is II seat. HnI
.e:il,,F Seat, feet, :a."
,r A., Feet, seat,
10 Soft, seat, ~"
" Big feet.
The People's vindicator., 1874-11-21
Prescription for the Cure OF
Drunkenness,

There is a curious prescription in
England for the cure of drunkenness,
by which thousands are said to have
been assisted in recovering them
selves. The recipe came into noto-
riety through the efforts of John Vine
Hall, father of the Rev. New
man Hall and Cap. Vine Hall, com
mlnder of the Great Eastern steam
ship. He had fallen into such habi-
tual drunkenness that his utmost ef-
forts to regain himself proved unavail-
ing. At length he sought the advice
Of an eminent physician, who gave
him a prescription which he followed
faithfully for several months, and at
the end Of that time he had lost all
desire for liquors, although he had
for many years been led captive by
a most ,debasing appetite. The re-
cipe, which he afterwards published,
and by which 90 many have been a..
sisted to reform, is as follows: "Sul-
phate ofiroD, S grains /; magnesiar 10
grains peppermint water, II grains !;
spirit Of nutmeg, l drachm to be
taken twice 4 dsy." This prepara-
ton acts as. q tonic and stimulant,
and 20 partly supplies the place Of
the accustomed liquor, and prevents
that absolute physical and moral
prostration that follows q sudden
breaking off from the use Of stimular
ting drinks. nc q aaf
We would advise some Of or tenn
perence friends when they have
"such bad feelings that they must
take somethipg,'' to go to the near
est drugstore and try the above pres
,cription. l
The People's vindicator., 1874-11-21

"Will you please to insert this
obituary notice I" asked an old gen
tleman Of an editor. II make bold
to ask it, because know the deceas.
ed had a great many friends anDund
here who'd be glad to, hear Of his
DEATH"
The People's vindicator., 1874-11-21

When a Western editor is in a hur.
~, he doesn't waste words by saying
''It rained." He simply writes "Af-
ter many days of arid desiccation, the
vapory captains marshaled their thun!
dering hosts, and poured out upon
scorching humanity and the thorough
" ipcinerated vegetation q few inches
Of aqua plv,7dks." !
The People's vindicator., 1874-11-21

A lady lately remarked to q well.'
known Professor, whose services she
had just engaged: ''You will be
pleased with my daughter as a pn'
pill, l feel sure; she is exceedingly
clever, and has such a nice, heavy
touch for sacred music" il4 l.. nj
The People's vindicator., 1874-11-21

ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES.

NEW ORLEANS. Red River Landing,
Cheneyvillo Guarantee, Alexandria,
Cotile and. .cloutiervllle,'. Daily, at
7 A. N.
SHREVEPORT, Keachie,. Mansfield, Mar.
thaviIle, aud Pleasant Hill-Daily at
l0A. N. ..
NACOGDOCHES, Melrose, Ch1rino. San
Augustine, Milan, Pendleton, Sabine
town, Many and Ft. Jesup-on Tues
day vThursday and Saturday, at
5P. M.
HOMER, Ainden, Bnokhorn, kinggoid'
Coushatta and Cahpte-on Tues
day and Friday, at S P. N.
WINFIELD, Atlanta, Sutton and St.
Aaurico-on Tuesday and Friday,
~ a. ~ ~. -. r3a, ~ t
- NAILS CLOSE
At 6 4. N. for Now Orleans, Alexandria
~, and Cloutiervillc. ......
ASA. N. for Shreveport, Keachi, Mans
field and Pleasant Hill.
Asp. n. for Nacogdoches, Texas, Mel
.,. rose and San Augustin.
ASP. N. for Homer, La, Buckhorn,
Coushatta and Campte.
At 10 A. N. for Winfield, &c.
Office Hours-from 10 A. N. to 2 P. NJ.
and from SPIN to7PN. 'f- afs4".
J.F. DEvARaAs, Post Master.
The People's vindicator., 1874-11-21

The blindness Of the understand
ing is as much to be pitied as the
blindness Of the eyes ;and it is Meth.
or laughable nor criminal for a man
to lose bis way in either case sf.,.
The People's vindicator., 1874-11-21

It is better to to be flush in tho
pocket than 10 the face.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1874-08-20
Fresh supply of sugar and molas-
ses, etc. HALE, VASHOOK Il Co.
The Z ANN Meeting.

An immense crowd assembled at
the camp ground at Shiloh, seven
miles east Of town, Sunday morning,
to hear Rev. j. II. Evans, presiding
elder for this distrist, preach, and
were wei repaid for their trouble. He
preacheda most powerful sermon from
GIL .tians 6: =" For whatsoever a
man soweth that shall he also reap. "
The discourse was clear, convincing
and logical, and gave evidence OF
much thought in its production. III
the evening Rev. Mr. Brooks, Of the
North Mississippi Confer nee, preach
cd fine sermon on the seven years
of plenty and the seven years Of fam
inc. We only heard part Of this gen
t!eman's serm and cannot speak at
length of it. Much interest is taken
in the meeting, and at the present
writing it lids fir to accomplish.
much good. Quite a number Of
campers are on the ground, among
them Mr. Robert Moore and f mily,
of this city. The water is splendid
the finest spling We have seen in Wet
Tennessee - though rather far from
the grounds. The crowd was very
large Sunday, and WIS estimated f,on
1000 to 1900. Milan, McLemores-
vile, Lavinia and other toWIs in the
ueighborhooi well represented. Rain
is badly needed to lay the dust, which.
is almost stifin. between here AK
there. We dill not see a single good
crop of corn or cotton between tow
and the campground. Some field
are moderately good, Iut the majori
ty are "sorry," and some won't mak
back the seed planted. Cotton, wher'
there is any OF any consequence, i
opening.