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The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1880-10-30

The intelligent, thinking members
of the Order were never in better
spirits nor more hopeful of the flu
ture. The excitement of the Presi-
dental campaign may have drawn
attention from the Grange in the
North, but in the Southern States,
where the organization has been
kept intact, the meetings have gen
orally been we'll attended, the spirit
of the members more earnest and
bouyant, and the business enterpri-
ses under Grange auspices have
largely increased in number and are
making satisfactory progress. With
the Presidential election out of the
way, the farmers of all the States
will give their attention to the
Grange more closely than ever, and
with the practical work now being
accomplished, their confidence in its
capacity as protective organization
will be fully established, and they
will enlist under its banner by hun
dreds of thousands. With the proper
efforts by our leaders in all the
States, the membership can be
doubled within the next twelve
months. We feel sure that under
the splendid leadership of Worthy
Master Darden, the membership
will be more than doubled in Mis-
sissippi. In Georgia and Texas es-
pecially there is great activity in the
Order; the leaders there are doing
good work, and their brethren in
other States are catching the spirit.
Altogether, the prospect of the Or
der is Frightening, and its growth
steady and healthful.
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1880-10-30

1t is a source of well GROUNDED
satisfaction to the Patrons of Hus
bandry to know that their Order is
in a growing and flourishing con.
dition in all sections of the country
North, East, South, and West
Doubtless, the recent impetus given
to its growth is due, in some meas.
ure, to the excitement incidental to
political affairs, which affects the
interests of all farmers alike, and
claims the attention first of the more
observing and enterprising. These
as a rule, are found in the Grange
organizations. From these the in
terest spreads among non Oranges
who are thus induced 10 join theT
fortunes with the Patrons. Doubt.
less, also, the cheering influence OF
the prosperous surroundings OF
farmers for the past three years, has
had something to do with revlvlng
the lukewarm wherever they exist
ed, and stimulating those whose
fires already burned brightly wheth'
er in sunshine or storm. But what
ever the cause or causes, one thing
is evident-the Grange interest IS
now as strong as it ever was, If mol
stronger than in its palmiest days
This is as it should be. No matter
how much value may be placed on
the business of agriculture by WIZ
tiers on political or social economy
as the one great interest when
forms the basis of prosperity, 1t Is
altogether true that any other I'M
portant interest looks down upon
the horny handed toilers in the
fields as an inferior class, wh0's
wants and wishes is at least pei
missible to subordinate to the use o.
others.
We see this in all the political OF
CARNATIONS, which amounts to o.;
tracism, from the privilege of hold
ing office. We see this in the pas
sage Of laws substituting some sPe
cial business, granting bounties u
others, and immense privileges anu
bouRties to various corporatlo"''
Agriculture directly gets nothing
nothing but the pittance that Is a.
nually doled out in support oil u. ~,
Agricultural Department at III
National Capital. Even this is iiu'
culed by the professional politicians
and seemingly grudgingly bestOw ne
by those who profess to be "
friends of farmers and farm inc;
ests. The remedy for this is lnequ =
table Legislation lies in the HANDS . a.
the farmers themselves, the g.
mass of whom seem slow 10 e. Co.
brace their opportunities tor Ie EN-.
nation. The Patrons OF HusUa .a
dry, through the Grange orgah, his
ton, has do-e something IN he
direction. Still much remains y Osr.
done. Hence it is that it is cue Is
ing to notice that Grange inteies "ge
growing, and to notice that o'""'
| influence is increasing with IT,
|
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1880-10-30
1t really looks like THE PATRON is

1t really looks like THE PATRON is
about to take boom" sure enough,
Letters are coming in from all direc.
tions-from Georgia, Alabama, Ten
nessee, Arkansas Texas and this
State-informing us that clubs of
subscribers are being raised for it
From present indications, its circu
lation will be doubled by the end of
the year. Let every friend of the
paper now go to work and push its
circulation as rapidly as possible, for
now is the best time of the year to
get subscribers for Grange journal.
Every friend of THE PATRON is di-
rectly interested in extending its cir
culation, for the larger its circulation
the more effective will be its work.
We hope that every one of these
friends will send in handsome club,
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1880-10-30
The Grange i'm Missouri.

The annual Report, of Worthy
Secretary A. M Coffey, of the Mis-
souri, State Grange which was in
session last week at Rolla, presents
an exceedingly interesting and en-
couraging statement of the condition
of the Order in that State. Among
the items of the Report we notice
the following: "The membership re-
ported during the year ending June
80, 1879, was an aggregate of 1908,
and for the year ending June 80,
1850, 9,343. The receipts for quar-
terly dues and membership dues for
the former year were S., 3o4 90, and
for the latter, $4747.73. 1t will be
seen that while the number of mem
bers reported is somewhat lessened,
the receipts into the treasury are
considerably increased. This is ex-
planned by the fact that there have
been more initiates during the year
and a consequent increase of mem
bership dues"
The Secretary goes on to say,
''these facts give evidence of a
healthy and stable condition of the
Order in Missouri, and from the tone
and spirit of the reports and CORES
pondence received at my office, I
am satisfied there is more harmony
amongst the Patrons. better organi-
cation, coupled with spirit of de-
termination to perpetuate the Order,
than has existed for some years. The
great need with our Oranges, as per-
haps with most others, is the diffu-
sion of Grange literature, papers
that are published exclusively in the
interests ofagriculturists. Give them
these aids and an occasional visit
and lecture from one who thorough
ly understands and appreciates the
purposes of the Order, and success
is assured. To this end, the National
Grange should distribute amongst
the State Oranges, in proportion to
the amount paid by them, large
proportion of the fund now held in
the National treasury"
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1880-10-30

The amount of capital invested in
farms and farming amounts to
$I3,46f.2oo,433, or two-thirds Of the
total productive wealth of the
country, yielding an increase of
$23o, ooo, 900, or about one and three
fourths per cent annually.
The two great interests represent
ed in Congress are the railroad ano
banking corporations. They are
creatures of law, and are sustained
and encouraged in their raids upon
productive industry, either in per-
son or by their hired attorneys, who
constitutes the nations professional
law makers.
According to Poor's manual for
1873, the gross receipts of all the
railroads of the United States
amount to an average of $500,
900 annually, which, after paying an
average of 2.I5 per cent. interest on
their funded debt or actual cost,
affords an average annual dividend
on their inflated and doubly diluted
stock of 7.z6 per cent.
The banking associations with a
nominal capital of S455,I32,o56, con-
sisting mostly of government bonds,
have been able to realize during the
last ten years of hard times an aver
age annual net profit of 844 per
cent. besides the five and six per
cent paid them by the government
on their bonds.
The capitals of these two classes
are comparatively untaxed, as gov
ernment, municipal, and corporate
bonds and stocks are either exempt
by law or rarely visible to the
assessors eye,
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1880-10-30
Do farmers ever consider the great

Do farmers ever consider the great
privilege they now enjoy of meeting
together for consultation about mat
ters pertaining to their own affairs,
without interference from others
hostile to them7 that they can not
only consult, but adopt measures for
practical cooperation in any and
every movement for self protection
and for the advancement of their in
terests in every direction? that they
have an organization of their o7Un,
made up of farmers exclusively, the
machinery of which is as perfect for
the purpose as could we'll be de-
visedi Let the farmer who will not
join or think about the Grange, but
who keeps plodding behind the
plow and letting the politician think
for h m and the merchant manage
his business for him, just stop a
while and take a look a. the past
Before the appearance of theGrange,
the farmers were absolutely without
any protection from the tyranny
and rapacity of other classes;
they had no organization in which
they could consult, and plan, and
act; they never came together in
public meetings, except when the
merchants and politicians at the
county town called them, and then it
was simply for the purpose of rati-
| flying some scheme that those rings
had concocted to elect some of their
men to office or to vote tax upon
themselves to build a rail road for
the benefit of certain town classes.
We think it may be safely asserted
that no public meeting was ever held
in this country before the establish
ment of the Grange that represented
the true interests of the farming
class. The effect of this lack of or
ganization is painfully apparent to
this day. AS a rule, the farmers
who attended the meetings gotten
up by the town rings knew abso-
lutely nothing Of their objects-they
simply voted upon whatever was
proposed, and everything had been
"cut and dried" for the occasion,
without intelligent discussion, and
they became so accustomed to act as
mere machines, that it is now almost
impossible to get them to attend
Grange meetings where they will
have to think and act for themselves.
1t is difficult to throw off old habits,
especially when it requires a strong
effort of the will and the new order
of things may be unpopular. To
take an open stand in a movement
like the Grange, which has naturally
excited the hostility of other classes,
requires a great deal of moral cour-
age, and we may add high order
of intelligence and tender regard
for ones family. But rightly con-
sidered by the intelligent farmer, the
Grange offers glorious opportunity
for asserting and maintaining his
rights as free man, and he will not
give it up or permit it to suffer with
out manly struggle. It is this spirit
that will keep the Grange at the
very front wherever the rights anc
interests of the toiling millions are
at stake, and make it not only fixed
institution but controlling powe,
on American soil.
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1880-10-30

AT present, the weakest class in
the country politically, the poorest
represented, and subjected to the
greatest outrages and extortions, are
the farmers Of these United States.
AS body they are Sampson bound
with withes, strong but ignorant of
their power. The most important
occupation on earth, whose products
are essential to the life of both man
and domestic animals, the most nu-
merous and industrious class in
society, with the largest aggregate
capital invested in any one enter
prise, they receive less reward for
time and money invested, and bear
a larger proportion of the nations
tax burdens than all the other class
es combined. To show how unjust
ly and unequally the different occu-
pations and interests were repre-
sented in the last Congress, we
give below the number of each class
according to the last census how
they were, and how they ought to
have been represented.
The following classes, with the
number in the United States accor-
ding to the last census of 1870, were
represented:
Bankers, whole number.......... 1861
Lawyers, ........... 4o,736
Manufacturers, : ............. 253,I4S
Physicians, 4" ............ 62,3Sc
Merchants, q" -. 100000
Mechanics and operatives. ........ , 100000
these were the only occupations
directly represented in the Forty
fifth Congress.
The following table shows how
they were and how they ought tic
have been represented, giving the
bankers one, and one representative
| for each 10000:
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1880-10-30

On Wednesday afternoon the
members accepted the invitation of
Professor Hilyard and visited the
State University.
Among the good work done was
adopting a preamble and resolution
offered by Bro. ]. V. Webster, late
Master of the State Grange favor
ing the speedy construction of an
inter-oceanic Canal across the 18th
mus dividing North and South
America, as the only avenue of re-
lief for the commerce of the Pacific
Coast from the railroad combina-
tons which injuriously control all
lines of transportation.
The session was we'll attended
many of the oldest and earliest mem
bers of the State being present. The
report shows that the outlook is
good.
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1880-10-30

mittee be appointed to confer with
the Legislature, requesting that body
to convert the State Prison labor
into the manufacture of jute cloth
and sacks, thereby making the
prison a self-sustaining institution,
and breaking up the corrupt sack
rings in this State.
/ herewith submit the amend
ments to the National Grange Con-
stitution, proposed at the last annual
session, for your ratification or re-
lection.
The Executive Committee will
present you with detailed state
ment of their labors during the year.
You clothe them with authority to
act in all matters of interest to the
Order when the State Grange is
not in session.
refer you to the Worthy Secre-
tary's and Treasurer's report on the
financial condition of our Order in
this State.
Brothers and Sisters, to you, a:
the representatives OF this organlZa
ton, are intrusted interests and re
sponsibilities that are of vital i'm
portance to yourselves and to The
organization you represent. Let M
personal feeling or selfish matter in
terfere with your deliberations oil
the duties assigned to your charge
Much of the future prosperity o
the Patrons of Husbandry in thi
State will depend upon the result
of your labors at this session. 4o'
should strive earnestly to accom-
plish the greatest good to the great
est number, and you will thereb'
elevate the membership to highe
and a nobler manhood and woman
hood.
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1880-10-30

The farmers watchworos'
ganization and Cooperation
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1880-10-30

Now is the time for effective work.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1880-03-17
Personal.

JOHN NOBLE, job printer at the Reporter
office, is again on the sick list. We trust his
illness may not prove serious.
Miss MINNIE BARRON, of Penn yam, is
visiting her sister, Mrs. Capt. MANVILLE.
JOHN MILLER, the slater, having very
scnsiby married Il wife, has rented a house
in the Sd Ward, and will set up housekeeping
about the 1st of April.
We arc pleased to learn that our young
friend, GEORGE L. INGHAM, has received an
appointment us Deputy Mineral Surveyor Of
Colorado, and expects to leave for the west
soon.
j. w. JOHNSON, the inventor, is now busily
at work pcrfecting rotary engine, which is
pro ounccd Il great Improvement by COM
potent Judges.
CHARLES T.. TAYLOR is down with the
measles.
ED. IEEVERLY, the new agent on the S. L..
& S. road, takes to the manipulation of the
mails as naturally as il he were to the "man-
ncr born" and awaits his first examination
without trcpidation.
HIRAM MCKEAN, an old resident of Bur
lington. and who resided here mt one time
some twenty years ago--Is visiting in town.
He at present lives in Stuben county. n. Y.
The Wednesday Club will DC the guests of
Mrs DORA STEVENS, at n. TIDD's. this seven
ing.
Mrs. G. III. MErTLER and two children,
from Danyllle, have been visiting her cousin,
Il. c. SHAW, for Il few days.
+. /. BROWNING, who went from this
place to Kansas some two years ago, has re-
turned and taken his old position in FROSI's
factory.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1880-03-17
WANTS.

Under this head ,cs ,riH in8crt FREE notices Of
situations or hekp s0GntsG.
a good washer, and frst-cass ironcr
wanted immediately, at the Steam Dye
Works.
A situation by gentleman with 16 wears
experience in the dry goods an dgroccry trade
Well acquainted throughout Burlington.
Ulster and Smithfrld. Best OF references
given. Address "Clork," this Office.
A young man Of good moral habits wishes
situation III - Dry Goods OF Grocery store.
three years experience, Good references
Aoply TO the editors of this paper.
A situation by q boy IS years Of age In
store, either dry goods or grocery, or Ia at
Office. Good pGnWan and accountant Good
recommendations. Enquire at this Office.
Mrs CUERAN, on street west Of FROsT's
Furniture factory, would like work at plain
sewing, tailoring, carpet making, Or washing
and ironing.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1880-03-17
FOR RENT.

a good house on York AveNua. Rent Sc
per month. Enquire Of i. u. Hcverly.
FOR RENT.---A good Office. Inquire Of
&. a. DAYTON.
HOUSE 10 Naturalization near College
Enquire OF NATHAN TluD.
A good office room in Patton's Block foT
rent from April !.
j. G.. PATTON.
FOR HENT.-~A good store, several Offices
and Il number OF dwelling houses.
J.. L. EI.sBRrE.
FOR Remit haze several dwellings for
REM Oh the First Of April next.
l.. b. RODGERS.
Several Dwellings, and Stores to Let on tira
lSt OF April next. Enquire of
JAMES Y. HALE.
At Office Of WOOD Il HALE.
T0Wauda, Feb. II, 1880.
Fox RNNT.--A large aud convenient house
on York Avenue. Enquire Of VIM. SCOTT
HOUSE TO RENT.-A double house 20 rent
IN First Ward, lately the property Of JAAiEs
BEDFORD, on Main street. Enquire OF
j. n. CALIFF.
Rooms to rent on Nam street. Enquire Of
y. a. PElTES.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1880-03-17

Many people seem to have an idea they can
purchase western tickets cheaper in Elmira
than Mr.. BABCOCK sells them at this place.
When they try it they find themselves sadly
mistaken. Mr.. Il. sells tickets to al points
west at the same price they are sold in Elmira.
Passengers will thus save fare from here to
Emira by purchasing through tickets from
Mr.. BABCOCK.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1880-03-17

We learn that there are several cases Of
scarlet fever in town. Precaution should be
taken to prevent the spread of the disease by
keeping children who have it, or have been
exposed to it, away from schools and other
public places where they would come in con-
tact with other children.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1880-03-17

CABE, after business experience in Towan-
da of nearly thirty years, enjoys the enviable
reputation of being strictly honest. Every
body is treated just the same. The poor man
can buy goods just as cheap as the rich at his
store, and as he keeps no second quality
goods, all get the best.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1880-03-17

Our devil thinks there must be lots of folks
getting married, from the number Of crock
ers" and "crbs" FROsT'S are turning out.
Almost every day load of these useful
household fixtures are brought from the fac
tory to the store.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1880-03-17

Out of respect to Miss BOGART, one Of the
session was omitted yesterday, to allow the
teachers to attend the funeral of Mrs.
BOGART.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1880-03-17

SIEDGE, the barber, after many years of
study and experiment, has succeeded in pre-
pairing preparation for the hair. which he
guarantees will remove dandrutf and prevent
the hair from falling out.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1880-03-17

nHted Scotch temperance orator. will soon
visit this county for the purpose of lecturing.
lie is endorsed by Hon. S. b. CHASE, numer-
Gus diyineS and other temperance workers.
We hope he may meet with hearty reccp-
ton in Bradford. Arrangements are in
progress to have him hold union meeting
here. If it is decided to do so, due notice
will be given hereafter.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1880-03-17

It. is expected that all the commissioned
officers of the 9th Regiment thirty-tiyc
in number-wIll be present at the meeting to-
day. They will arrive on the II O'Clock train.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1880-03-17

The friends of Mrs. JOHN BEEMAN will be
panied to learn that she is still very i'll, and
in II most critical condition.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1880-03-17

The other of COWLs' twin died, and was
buried yesterday. Mr.. G. has buried five
children in the past few months.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1880-03-17

WEATHER INDICATIONS FOR TODAY
Colder; clear or partly cloudy weather; north
westerly winds; rising barometer.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1880-03-17

We direct attention to the advertisement of
the Mutual Life Insurance Co., III t days
REVIEW. 1t is the best OF all the Life In-
surancc Companies.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1880-03-17

Farmers and dairymen should call at MEH-
CUR's Coal Office and examine the patent
Churn on exhibition there.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1880-03-17
THOMAS FORD.
Agent Dupont Powder 60.

Ho! For Excursions to Kinsley.
in the Arkansas Valley, in south-western
Kansas, at greatly reduced rates, viii leave
Elmira, N. Y, on the second Tuesday OF
every month, accompanied by person of cX-
peri,ncc, who will give every desired atten-
formation apply to G.. h. NICHOLS. III person
or by letter, at the Dclayan House. Illmira.
h. Y, or by letter at Towanda, Pa. Parties
can procure tickets every Tuesday morning
ut same rates. Train leaves 40 A. NJ.
NJ. O. MOODY, the blacksmith, has moved 20
JOHN Browns Shop, 1st Ward, aud will 10
glad to see all Of his old customers, and the
public in general. All kinds Of work done
uu short notice.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1880-03-17

If your old rubbers leak, take them to
JONES, the shoemaker, in rear of REVIEW
Office, and have them repaired at tri1ing eX-
pcnSe.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1880-03-17

at KENT'S auction yesterday for cents a
pair.