The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1875-01-28
For the EAGLE:
From Kechi Township.
.Jan,,ary 18th

der. A whole column! And FARMER
K, from top to bottom. It. is strange
that the stupid utterances OF "seifsh
chronic grumbler" should receive sucii
an extensive notice at the hands Of the
truly wise, benevolent and enlighten-
ed. and of course we are flattercd.
Having noticed, as we did, the stock
of some of our ncighbors exposed TO
the mcrcilcss winds-denied the simp-
lest and cheapest break for their pro-
lection. when material required there
fore could be had for the hauling, ana
having learned the owners OF this
stock were devoting time and means
to the preparation of granger festivi-
ties. We wrote as we.did, knowing
that no one else would point out an
inconsistency in that direction. We
knew we would become target by SO
doing, but didn't care much as they
were pretty sure to over shoot. And
while we admit, with Mr.. Brinlcy,
that there are many needy, and
worthy. in the northern and western
portions of the county. We still claim
that what we wrote was about true OF
this section, aud if none of these help
ing to make the feast are needy, we
know it was.
True, we have refused to act on a
relief committee for this township.
One reason is, that it would be taking
the whole committee from one corner
of the township, another, that having
tried charitable move or two with
nv neighbors, and receiving neither
countenance or cooperation, l could
hardly expect anything better in this
matter.
Grangism is just this much OF "a
thorn in my sidc," don't like to see
il supported to the exclusion OF every
thing else. If its members will sup
port and encourage our Sunday schools
and other necessary institutions, as
heartily as they do the grange, hen
will cease to find fault. The editor Is
accused of helping me in this matter
WHY? 1t must be because his col
umns don't advocate grangeism extern
siyely, and most assuredly if they did
advocate this cause, only, every scnsi.
BILE man in the county would fall out
with him. l thank the editor thai
he has treated me, as he cndeav'
ors to treat all his subscribers, with
respect. For anything else l eve him
no thanks.
That farmers have abundant reasons
: for making war upon monopolies and
corporate bodies believe. Butt also
believe that any needed reform can b.
brought about without throwing thu
glamour of secrecy around 1t. Tha'
the work should be any more efectua
because enacted behind blinded win
. dows and locked doors, cannot un
, derstand. Any man who unites will
secret order of more than one de
gree, must go i, blind. This brings
reminder of the nursery rhyme.
"Open your mouth, aud shut your eyes,
And In give you something to make yo'
wise"
This may be good way of recciv
ing wisdom, but i. need not astonisl
. an intelligent man that there are thos'
who would prefer their "eyes OPEN
l have yet to hear Of the first instance
, of general intelligence among secre
J order or secret religion people, and .
: this farmers' movement is to become
! power in the land, we want it to be
power for good-for justice and cqua
, rights to all. And nothing short o
general intelligence and considerably
: practical business knowledge on tn
, part of the masses, will ever enabl
! them to understand the nature AM
} extent of the monopolies with whicl
they must contend, and to what ex
tent they should. be governed foe tn
good of the country. Frequently W
read what might be termed ''hush-up
articles in the granger columns Of tn
|, EAGLE. One headed ."Agitators
e which appeared some four month
: ago. was Of this nature. Some OF tn
! members had been inquiring throug
{ the press into the use Of the none
I and so-forth. The writer gave them =
: understand that no one man could sc
!, through all the workings ofshe order
! and pronounced them all ''agitators.
|, Thus after looking out difference q
Q opinion-seeking to silence all inquir
! within. l too, am an 1agitator" Q
chronic grumbler' if you please. an
E l would like to know what reform q
; any consequence has ever been brough
! shout without agitation.
III But TO the herd law. have abou
c forty shocks Of corn which were Gu
{ and carried together under blasin
2 sun, while The choppers" were here
: thought they would help my poo
Y cows out, toward spring when the
q were tired Of hay. lhave . small STAG
9 Of oats. Ny team viii be glad Of
! bait from them. when they mui
!. coma down 70 heavy Work IN "a