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The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-07-12
GOOD SUGGESTION

/. Brothers and Sisters Ofhe Gyon
wish to kindly ask of you, for von5
and the good of our Order in Ksnsa. go
you take some good, LiDe Grange ~. Ie
one devoted to the building up our 6 p'Pe
and guarding the interests of the f,.-e
class. i am led TO the belief that opr I'M, ~
bers have, as class, acted very difTer a.G
in this. matter from all other orpan;7.s
known among men. We all Know y
each religious denomination print ana ].
culate their own papers, and the MEM.
take, read and pay for them. The noIs'
parties have their papers by THOUSAND.
ken and read carefully, and somstn
paid for, by the millions of voters. So.
Orders have their journals. And in e
in this day and age of spreading kna~
edge among the people, the paper 5a,l
come as necessary as their daily e.
Paul said ''if the wives would learn 49,
teachings in his day let them ask Il.
husbands at home;" but in these H.
if they or any one else would knou
what is going on in the world, and %,
cially of matters in which they are In.
ested, let them take some good nevy,to..
devOted TO the cause, and pay for il, 4.
read 1t and communicate the inform.s
to others, and then get a triple blessro
l would not say SO much, brothers >,
sisters, for the cause of papers did l.
feel that there is lack of such infor-
ton in many localities, and Judge r.,
the kind of letters | receive and from +
fact of so many dead and dorm
Oranges appearing on the records off
office. Yours, fraternally,
2. B. MAxsoy
Secretary Kansas State Gran
Fnnporia Kansas limo ., Re-
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-07-12

1t is thought that before long the cot.
mills of New England will be built "
one story, instead of with five or
stories, as at present. The advantae
claimed are increased safety, convenrs
and a higher speed for machinery.
report of a New England gingham fa-
ry on last winters use of anew one-st
building was that it covered about an as
was built of hriek, with corner towers
a cost of $4,000, and saved in gas alor
sum equal to the interest on the COS
the building. The looms were drives
II per cent higher speed than on the 5
ond floor of the old mill.
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-07-12

There will be no more attempts made
by the Grange to adopt political papers as
Grange organs, The efforts heretofore
made in this direction have been worse
than failures. The truth is, it is simply
impossible for political paper to be relia-
BILE Grange journal. "A man cannot serve
two masters" \ politico-G Grange paper,
with its columns filled with the advertise
ments of merchants and other enemies of
the Order, is either opposed to co-opera-
ton, or gives it support that is more salts
factory to the middlemen than to the men,
bers of the Order. The numerous failures
of these half-and-half Grange papers have
opened the eyes of Patrons to the folly of
adopting political papers as Grange
organs.
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-07-12

Grange meetings in the Northwestern
states are more largely attended than ever,
especially in Michigan, Ohio, Indiaaa and
Illinois.
Worthy Master Eshbaugh, of the Miss
ouri State Grange, has proved himself
worthy successor to the lamented Allen.
He oeyotes most of his time to visiting
Oranges, and contributes most interest
ing and instructive letter every week to
the St. Louis Journal of Agriculture.
Worthy Lecturer Mortimer Whitehead
of the National Grange, has appointments
out to the 22nd inst, to address Oranges
in West Virginia, Kentucky, Indiana and
Ohio.
Past Lecturer T. A. Thompson, OF the
National Grange, is addressing Oranges
in Indiana.
Past Master Maxwell, of the Tennessee
State Grange, is at his home at Humboldt.
His health is such that he will not resume
Grange work until September, when he
will visit this State. ef
Worthy Master Williams, of the Arkan-
sas State Grange, will make an extended
tour through his State this summer. We
will present portrait and biographical
sketch OF Worthy Master Williams in
few weeks, also of one or more members
of the State Executive Committe.
Worthy Master Blanton, of the Virgin
ia State Grange is canvassing that State
thoroughly, and expects to visit every
county this year. He is one of our most
eloquent and forcible orators
Worthy Master Darden will now en-
gage actively in Grange work in South
west Mississippi. He is in fine health and
splendid spirits, and will accomplish
great deal this summer and fall.
Worthy Overseer Rose, of the Texas
State Grange, land Worthy Master Gray, OF
the State Executive Committee, attended
a grand picnic at Evergreen, Lee county
on the 27th ult., given by the Patrons OF
that county under the auspices of the Lee
County Cooperative Association. The
place of business of the Association is al
Giddings.
Worthy Overseer Rose, of the Texas
State Grange, will probably visit the
Oranges of Bastrop, Brazos, Grimes and
Cherokee counties He expects to COM
nnence in Bastrop on the 18th inst. A full
list of his appointments will be published
i'm our next issue.
We hear less of the Order in Georgia
Alabama and Louisiana, than in any other
States. What is the matter with the offi-
GERS of the State Oranges in those States!
tnlS W5f fsf sass;tf of SHELBY
County Grange, (Tenn.,) will visit all the
Oranges of that county this month.
Worthy Lecturer Boone, of the Missis-
sippi State Grange, addressed the County
Grange and Patrons Of Chickasaw at
Okolona on the 9Th. He will be in this
county on the 18TH and 18th.
Worthy Master Piolett, of the Pennsyl-
wanna State Grange, one of the ablest and
most Jealous Patrons in the country, is
actively at work among the Oranges of
that State.
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-07-12

The concentration of patronage by the
State and Subordinate Oranges of the
Southwest upon THE PATRON, now
steadily taking place, makes it the repre-
sentative and leading Grange journal of
our section. 1t should have circulation
OF at least fifty thousand.
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-07-12

we have established tb.
point, the importance of this -. ny
Of interest, on account of the real t a",
we are paying interest on, and on a aal0uc
of the wide range of ways it is ley ~I1Gur
us. We certainly pay interest ~ ''ed o.
than Io,ooo,ooo,o 900 every year al ~q'
higher the interest, the less every SaI ID
pork and grain, cattle or cloth AM ,Oie'd
other product of labor, receives for ~ !. az :!
Dor in making it, and the more ever, nN a.
sumner of pork, or grain, or cloth Z. o.
pay for it.
Article will appear next wesl
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-07-12
How can an intelligent farmer, who

How can an intelligent FARMER, VINO ap-
prhciates his duty to his family and who
desires to promote their happiness and
prosperity, lose interest in the Grange?
We can understand how an ignorant sell
fish faamer may do SO; but for one who is
intelligent and loves his family, to be will
ling to give up the Grange, passes our
comprehension.
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-07-12

When self-made men like Worthy
Overseer Rose, of the Texas State Grange,
are brought into prominence in popular
movement, and display ability, zeal, and
fidelity, the masses always appreciate their
services and reward them with their con-
fidence and affection. OF our leaders west
of the Great River, A. j. Rose is one of
the ablest, truest, most active and efficient.
With such men in the lead, the Grange
can never die
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-07-12

Worthy Master T. B. Harwell, OF the
Tennessee State Grange, in recent letter
to us, has this to say of THE Patron:
81 like THE PATRON, because it more
fully comprehends the true aims of
our Order and enters more fully into
the spirit of the work than any other
Grange paper read. 1t takes range as
wide as the interests of the farmer as an
industrial factor, and as citizen demands
and clearly defines his duties, and recogni-
yes higher duty than simply to improve
himself in agricultural methods.
81 like the new heading of the paper,
because the device is very appropriate. 1t
embodies an idea that should enter the
public mind through the eye, if it fails to
penetrate the understanding: that the way
to that grand consummation our Order
contemplates-an intelligent, prosperous
and happy people-lies through the school
room, the workshop, and the manufacto-
ry, and requires intelligent cooperation
between those who have common into.
rest in promoting more intimate social
culture, higher intellectual attainments,
and greater industrial success"
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-07-12

Are Oranges giving any attention to the
cotton seed question? 1t should be dis
cussed at every meeting. The oil compa-
mies have their protective organization in
complete working order, and through it
are enabled to get the seed at fifth its
real value.
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-07-12

THE PATRON has an extensive circula-
ton in Texas, but it should have club of
at least ten in every Grange. 1t will al
ways be of special interest to members of
the Order in that great State, as number
OF good writers, leading members of the
Order there, contribute regularly to its
Columns
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-07-12

There seems to be great deal of activ
ity in the Order in Upton county, Tenn
a -
The Oranges are evidently reviving in that
section. At the recent meeting of the
County Grange, Bro. w. H. Person,
most earnest and efficient officer was cleo
ted Master, Sister M. ]. Laid, Secretary,
and Bro. S. G. Ladd, Corresponding Sec
retarY.
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-07-12

The news from the Order in most of the
States is generally encouraging. There
will be more activity this summer and fall
than at any former period, and more i'm
portant and more practical results accom-
piished. The Order is on solid ground,
and its future is full of promise
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-07-12
SHALL THE FARMERS HAVE A
REPRESENTATIVE IN THE U.
CEMATE2

REPRESENTATIVE IN THE U.
S. SENATE?
This is an important question. 1t should
have the serious consideration of farmers
in every State where THERE'S Us. Sena-
tor to elect. At no time in the history OF
the country has this question been OF sucn
grave importance. The legislation OF the
entire country, State and National, since
the outbreak of the war, has, until OF late,
been shaped and controlled by the Money
Power, to the great loss and disadyanta-
ge of the producing and laboring classes.
The finances and the currency are SO COM
pletely under the control of the Money
Power that almost every measure pro-
posed in Congress for the relief OF the
people has been promptly defeated, ana
defeated by the aid of Democratic Sena-
tors who represent constituencies known
to be almost unanimously opposed to the
present system. The position of Senator
Lamar of this State on the currency is OF
itself sufficient to arouse the people from
that indifference with which they have
heretofore regarded the election of Sena-
tors.
1t would be difficult to estimate the
losses of the people entailed by the finan-
cial system of the Government. But the
"hard times" press so heavily, that the
least intelligent know that there is some
thing wrong, and that reform of some
kind must be brought about to relieve the
general distress. That Mississippi should
be represented in the u. S. Senate by a
Democrat who persistently votes against
the interest of her people, is misfortune
that they should not permit to be repeated.
They can not only defeat the election of a
hard money Democrat like Lamar to the
Senate, but they can secure the election
of a man of the people whose every inter
est and sentiment is ample guarantee that
he would not only represent their interests
faithfully upon this important question,
but upon all others that may arise. The
first step towards substantial reform and
relief, is the election of able and capable
farmers to Congress, and the farmers of
this State should be the first to act in this
direction, for they are best prepared for
united action and have leader in whose
capacity and integrity they can implicitly
confide
The election of Worthy Master Darden
to the y. S. Senate would be the inaugu-
ration of a reformatory movement that
would be taken up and carried forward
by the farmers Of every State in the Union.
1t would be especially significant as re-
buke to the trading politicians who con-
troll the Legislatures and elect Senators
who are not the choice of the people, and
declaration for reform that would carry
hope and joy to millions of toilers whose
condition is scarcely remove from that
of serfdom.
Aud o.. almost -eiF,laI importance, the
election of few leading farmers to Con-
gress at this time would give the Grange
prominence that it has never had With
such grand possibilities awaiting the
united action of the farmers of oul great
State, will they not be found equal to the
demand upon their intelligence, their
courage, and their patriotism?
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-07-12

Several articles on the currency ques-
ton in this number of THE PATRON will
amply repay perusal. We shall endeavor
to give in each number articles on this
great question that will prove interesting
and instructive to our readers.
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-07-12

The PATRON will now get tremen-
dous circulation in Tennessee, and it will
do good work in that great State. Worthy
Master Harweli, and his ipdomitable as
sistant, Worthy Secretary Currey, of the
State Grange, will contribute largely to
its columns.
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-07-12
Worthy Master H. c. Dial, of Hopkin:

county, Texas, writes us:
Il am proud to say that the Grange is
on lrising ground in this county. Two
dormant Oranges were revived this spring,
and others will be revived this summer
and put in good working order. Many
farmers who never joined the Grange be-
fore are now joining. THE PATRoN Will
get good circulation in this county.
"The corn crop will be very short here;
the oat crop is fine; wheat sorry; the
prospect of the cotton crop is good.''
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-07-12

In the county of Augusta, Va, they
have assessed and Levied a tax on dogs, out
OF which tax, when collected, the County
remunerates parties who have lost sheen
throughout the county during the wear
tor which the tax is collected. There
were 23o sheep killed by dogs in the
county during the year ending the first Of
May, for which the sum of $o22, oS has
been paid.
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-07-12

Minnesota has this year 100000 acres
m Whsat Present prospects make Io to
20 bushels fair estimate of the probable
yield which would make the wheat pro-
duct of the State nearly 10000, 900 Bushels.
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-07-12

Edison is exhibiting new telephone.
which is of such power that the receiver
need not be placed at the ear in order to
catch the sounds.
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-07-12

The crops in Southern Russia are al.
most destroyed, owing to drouth and
grasshoppers.
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-07-12


IN Richmond county, Georgia, farm
Ct. from 81 acres of land has gathered
I,aoo bushels of prime wheat.
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-07-12

Good rains fell along the eastern line of
this State on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-07-12
The failure of Grange may generally

The failure of Grange may generally
be traced to one of two causes: to the ig-
norance of the community in regard to
the principles and purposes of the Order,
and the importance of organization; OF to.
the hostile influence of the town or city.
There are thousands upon thousands of
farmers in every State who know nothing
whatever of the means used by the town
classes to rob them of the profits of their
toll, or how they are made to subserve the
ends of the lawyer-politicians. They know
they ought to receive larger rewards for
their labor, and that they are growing
poorer every year; but they attribute the
low prices and hard times rather to natu-
raj than to artificial causes. The ignorant
farmer is unable to see how bad laws or
the business system of the towns and cities
have anything to do with his personal in
terests; and 1he idea of farmers organizing
for mutual aid and protection is, in his
judgment, simply a waste of time, labor
and money.
1t is to get such farmers informed OF all
these things that the intelligent members
of the Order should labor. If the masses
understood these things, they would rally
to the Grange and work with the utmost
zeal, for every one, no matter how selfish
he may be has an mate desire to ge'
along in the world, andif he has family
he loves them as devotedly as the mer
chant prince of the city loves his.
The opposition to the Grange in the
town and city works in a variety of ways
and always with effect. Its most potent
influence is that which it Yields through
farmers, sometimes members of the
Grange, who have close business and per.
sonal relations in the towns. This oppo
sition ought t. be met at every point, anc
it is necessary only to meet it in bold
determined spirit to drive it from the field
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-07-12

MS journal mas TeCelVeu no ilOic cal :
nest and general approval from leading
Patrons in this and other States than for
its advocacy of reform in political affairs,
and the substitution of farmers as candi-
dates for the Legislature in place of law
yer politicians. The people have long
been Disguised with the corrupt and cor
rupting mode of conducting political par
ties, and are ready to support any proper
movement that promises to effect sweep
ing reform.
In this State especially there has been for
years the most pressing need for relief from
the operations of unjust and oppressive
laws, yet our Legislatures have been filled
with men who either have no conception
of the measures necessary to be adopted
or are Indifferent to the general distress.
The last Legislature ought to have repeal
ed obnoxious laws, reduced salaries, abol-
ished unnecessary offices, and adopted re-
lief measures suited to the requirements
of the times, but it was not equal to the
emergency and SO the peoplngn canue to
suffer- 'hers.#
1t is a lamentable fact that the people
give but little thought to the subject of
legislation when they vote for candidates
for the Legislature. They take the po-
litical papers, but these papers do not dis
cuss public questions in the interest of the
farmers Their sole object seems to be to
support men for office, and these men are
usually lawyer politicians whose main
purpose in seeking office is to advance
their personal interests.
The people will be to blame, and they
will have no right to complain of the evils
bad government, if they fail to attend the
primary meetings in full force, and select
their best men as delegates to the county
conventions-men with heads on their
shoulders, who will not permit the town
rings to use them as mere puppets. The
work of reform in political affairs must
begin in the election beats, and be carried
through by good and true men. 1t will
not do, by failure to act promptly and
intelligently, to allow the town rings and
their tools to continue to control the or
ganization and dictate the nominations
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-07-12

Grange meetings in the Northwestern
states are more largely attended than ever,
especially in Michigan, Ohio, Indiaaa and
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-07-12

election of few leading farmers to Con-
gress at this time would give the Grange
prominence that it has never had. With
such grand possibilities awaiting the
united action of the farmers of oul great
State, will they not be found equal to the
demand upon their intelligence, their
courage, and their patriotism?
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-04-12
Last NIGHTS Dispatches.
VICONGRESS.
HOUSE.


WASHINGTON, April 1.-THE amend
ment increasing the clerical force in the
postoffice department was adopted-yeas
los, nays 60. The proposition 20 increase
the salary of the Commissioner of Agri-
culture after a short discussion was with
drawn. Amendments were agreed to
directing the Commissioner to supply a
reasonable quantity of seeds, shrubs, ETC..
to members OF Congress for distribution
among their agricultural constituents, to
reportthe quantity of. seeds, etc., distribut-
ed to what States and counties sent, from
whom purchased and the quantities. The
appropriation for the purchase and distri-
button of the seeds, etc was increased from
$65, 900 to 100000.
Mr.. Hunton submitted an amendment
for increasing the appropriation for eradi-
eating infectious diseases among domesti-
Gated animals from $25,O0O to $25O,O0O.
He stated the object Of the large increase
was to stamp out the disease known as
and the only way known
TO eradicate the disease was to buy and
Kill all diseased cattle which have been
subject to contagion.
Mr.. Sparks advocated the amendment
1t was vastly important that the disease
should be Immediately eradicated.
Without disposing of the amendment
the committee rose.
Committees were announced and The
House adjourned until to morrow.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-04-12
WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, April 1l.-The Indian
question came up for consideration at the
cabinet meeting to-day. The discussion
took a wide range, covering the relations
of the Canadian government to our own in
the event of hostile movement south
ward by Sitting Bull and bis band; the
habeas corpus of Standing Bear, now in
custody of Gen. Cook, an incident theretoS
the wisdom OF the policy of keeping north
ern Indians in southern latitude against
their wish, if they were disposed to be
peaceful at the north. Secretary Schurz
took the ground that to promote the best
interests of both whites and Indians it was
necessary that the Indians should be kept
out Of the way of bad white men, who
would incite or provoke them to acts Of
violence. No definite conclusion in rela-
ton to any branch of the subject was
reached.