The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-08-06
MISSISSIPPI, AUGUST 6, 1881.

our State. have recently dedicated one
new hall, and understand that several
more are in course of construction, and
others in contemplation"
Bro. Thing, Master of Maino State
Grange, reports under May 10th,
that a large number OF the Oranges
in Maine have reported their stand
ing to him, and that these reports
are almost invariably encouraging
and hopeful. Some have had trou>
BILE, some have lost in numbers, gem
orally suspensions for non-pay-
ment of dues, and some have failed
to take that straight forward ag
gressive course that gives self-con-
fidence and commands respect even
from those who love US least. The
largo, well established Oranges are
going straight along, gaining in
strength and numbers. The most
striking and uniform feature of
these reports is the fact that every
Grange that has made a success of
cooperation, in other words, that
has made money in trade, is both
prosperous and popular, while those
that have suffered financially have
also suffered as fraternal aud social
organizations.
The Oranges of his State have ex-
cellent facilities for co-operati on in
trade. They have "Patrons' Co.
operative corporation" located in
Portland, where goods can be
bought at wholesale as we'll as in
any city in our country, which fur
| nishes all goods ordered at bottom
prices for cash, and which deals in
goods of the best quality. When
Oranges have once established their
standing with the store, they are
dealt with as honestly and fairly
through the mail as though the par
tics were face to face. This store is
located on the principal business
street, and occupies three-story
block, has done business to the
amount of its entire capital
three times a month ever since it
started. The report from almost
cvery successful Grange is 1--WE do
our business at tho State store, and
we are we'll satisfied" Quite num-
Der of Oranges report decided im-
provement in the farms, buildings,
and general surroundings of Pa-
irons. The practical matters of
everyday life, which have been dis
cussed in the Oranges, have begot-
ten a spirit of emulation which has
resulted in great good to those who
most needed stirring up. He is
satisfied that on the " hole, the out
look of the Order in Maine is favor
able. This year they have no State
election, and they expect there will
be increased attention given to
Grange work and meetings.
4. WISCONSIN.
Bro. Parker Master of Wisconsin
State Grange, reports under date OF
June 1st, that the condition OF
the Order In his State is not as good
as could be desired The winter
has been unfavorable for Grange
meetings, yet the session of their
State Grange was we'll attended
and the delegates were hopeful and
earnest, and gave encouraging re-
ports of their respective Oranges
and localities. The number oi
members :in Wisconsin slightly in-
creased during the last year, and
quite a good increase iu member
ship is reported from some of the
Oranges since, so he thinks he is
sac in saying, "The Order is i'm
proving and gaining slowly and
gradually in numbers, but rapidly
in that knowledge ofthe work thai
is in the near future to result in
emancipating the farmer from nm
just and opprcssieve burdens o.
corporations and monopolles. :
Nothing was gained by Legislation
at the last session on the the trans
| portaiion.question. During the ex
citement of the presidential cleo
tion the friends of the railroad cor.
/ porations worked quietly in each
assembly district to secure men who
would respect the railroad interest
and the result was the election of 0
vice president of a leading railroad
to the United State Senate. When
IL was too late the people saw that
there werc other issnes at stake
then sssolid South" or "united
North" Some progress has beer
made in legislation that will resul
benefcially, no doubt, to agricul
turc. There was an appropriation
made TO tho Professor of Agricul
ture in tho State Agricultural Col
Iage to experiment with tho ambo
! cane and ensilago of fodder, whicl