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The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-04-23
Have the Farmers OF America
ANY Power?

Yes, if it were possible to bring
even a majority Of the agriculturists
of this country to a oneness of pur-
pose and full cooperation of ac-
ton they could make all other in
terests subservient to their own, so
far as it would be right and proper
to do so.
They might exercise a clear and
decided power for good in the
choice of Legislators, Congressman,
Governors and Presidents,a ,and make
railroads and banks their own con-
veniences and servants, instead of
their masters and robbers, as they
now too often are. They could fix
the price of their grain, instead of
the ring in Chicago doing SO; they
could do it all their own way if they
were to combine. They could un-
seal the lips of the muzzled press of
the country by simply patronizing
those papers that stand up for their
rights and not patronizing the 9TH
ers. They have over half the votes
Of The nation; they might control
anv or all parties: for any party
will hasten to do the bidding of the
combined farmers. They may by
combination and cooperation OBJ
tain at all times the full market
value of their productions, but they
can't do anything in that direction
without cooperation. Another
thing let us say here; there is no
party in politics that will ever help
the cause of the farmers, unless it is
a farmers party, and run by men
who owe their political life to farm
ers. If any political officeholder
gets his position through bank or
railroad influence, he is going to
serve the power that made him;
and as long as farmers are like a
flock of frightened sheep, running
hither and thither, these combina-
tions which are already organized
will catch them and shear them.
Let farmers combine for 6msin'sS
PURPOSES in e0ery business cente,
MrouqAoutthe land Let the Grange
be made the necleus of such combi-
nation in every township. then it
will be as natural as water running
down hill, that they shall mix their
business interests into their politics
as banks, railroads, or the Standard
Oil Co. do. There are no politics
but business. and its just and natural
wants in the United States today
Farmers laid the foundation Of
this government, and the day has
come when they must save it or il
will be lost Let the farmers rule
bv combination and cooperation
It will be better than bank and rail
road monopolies, thousand time.
better for the general interests Of
all classes of people.-N. Friend.
The best way IS for farmers tc
unite and control the cid parties,
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-04-23
COLUMBUS, MISSISSIPPI, APRIL p, 1881.

not only in the growth in numbers
of those Oranges which have pre-
served their existence in the midst
of decay, and in the spirit of revi-
val amongst dormant Oranges, but
also in the successful application of
its cooperative princi pies in buy
ing and selling, which is giving an
impetus in some parts of our State
to Grange growth which is most
satisfactory
But we are beginning to under
stand, also, that the highest merit of
the Order is not to be sought for in
its money making or saving facili-
ties. However desirable it may be
that these facilities should be in
creased they are Incidental, and
grow very naturally out of that
higher practical knowledge we re-
ceive, through Grange sources, of
sound business principles, of i'm
proved agricultural methods, and Of
the science of making the best use
of our opportunities.
There is one phase of its educa-
tional features which deserve addi-
tional interest from the recent
amendment by the National Grange
admitting to membership persons
of II years of age. OF this impor-
tant step We should like to say some
thing if our letter were not already
too long, and may, perhaps, at some
future time, as we regard the Order
eminently worthy of the highest
consideration and earnest support
of the farmers of the whole coun-
try if it proposed to do nothing more
than to secure for the-young that
practical training and instruction
which will in so large a degree fit
them for useful, successful lives.
Fraternallv, T. B. HARWELL.
Aspen Hill, April 70.
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-04-23
ils Ib3atto!! If Atns6a1ate.
" H. WORTHINGTON EDITOR.
COLUMBUS, MISS.
Saturday. April 23, 1851.
The Approaching Grange Cam
Daign in the south.

The leaders in the South are tax
ing steps for the summer campaign.
Worthy Master Darden sends us a
list of County Lecturers, to which
he will make additions from time to
time and informs us that he will in
few days forward us a list of ap-
pointments in the counties which he
will first visit. We presume he will
commence his canvass of the State
very soon-the Oranges in many
counties are becoming very urgent
for him to take the field. We expect
the approaching canvass of our tai
ented leader will be the most effec-
tive that he has yet made. We will
keep our readers fully posted with
his movements.
Worthy Master Lewis, Of the
Louisiana State Grange, issues in
this number Of THE PATRON an ad-
dress to the Patrons and farmers of
that State. He and his co-workers
will press the work with great zeal,
and it is expected that the Order in
Louisiana will soon be thoroughly
revived and become more efficient
than, ever. The Subordinate Gran
ges that have kept up their organi
cation are very anxious for a more
vigorous policy by the State Grange
officials, and will give them a strong
support.
Worthy Master Harwell, of the
Tennessee State Grange, has letter
in another column which is of gen
eral interest. He will devote his
splendid talents and great energy to
the upbuilding of the Order in Ten
nessee, and in making earnest ap-
peaIs to the Subordinate Oranges to
take steps to secure a full meeting
OF the State Grange in August. Let
the Subordinate Oranges support
the Worthy Master in the proper
spirit and there will soon be a gen
eral revival throughout the State.
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-04-23

The leading Patrons in Louisiana
are taking steps to organize the
otate Grange upon a solid founda-
uon and revive the Order generally
throughout the State. There are,
We think, a sufficient number of
oranges in active working order in
The State to form the State Grange,
hlrteen being the number required,
and we would suggest to these to
correspond at once with Worthy
Master Lewis, whose post office ad-
Dress is Osyka, Miss.
We direct special attention to the
address of Worthy Master Lewis,
winch appears in this issue of THE
'ATRoN. 1t should meet with a
prompt response from the Patrons
anu farmers of Louisiana. We be-
neVe that the members of the Order
'latState are ready to recommence
%ork,and that with the efforts which
"0rthy Master Lewis is now put
D'S forth they will all rally to the
aOou cause with enthusiasm. We
quest the active Oranges through
w tie State to notify us of the re-
,Puon of the Address Of Worthy
'Sler Lewis and their action in re-
Salu TO 1t Let them give THE Pa
tba roS y a more general circulation in
o -e 9tafe, and it can be used with
6,3, 66D31 effect by the leaders in up
Ou'lding the Order.
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-04-23
Strength, and PrOsDerity,

Labor produces all, and yet the
farmer who has no resource but his
labor does not become wealthy
Indeed the one who tills the soil for
his bread, often rejcices least in the
smiles of plenty. Why is the
wealth he creates taken from him
and given to another? Why is it
that the great mass of busy workers
are robbed to enrich a few? Well,
those who have made the matter a
study say that unfriendly legislation
and combinations by monopolies
are. the obstacles to our thrift and
happiness. But why should all the
artificial advantages be in the hands
of the few instead of the many?
Why should not those who have so
largely the advantage of numbers be
able to surmount the difficulties
thrown in their way by those with
out numerical significance?
Is not their. own apathy at the
bottom of all their trouble? If they
will not use the means at hand, they
certainly need not look for better.
What does ability signify if there
be no will-power to put it in opera
ton? Upon farmers themselves
depends thier fate? It is for them
to say whether the unbounded
strength that inheres in them shall
continue to run to waste year after
year, leaving only desolation and
degradation. Otherwise some in
huence may yet reach and rouse
them, if not to duty, to sense of
shame that will drive them to har
ness their dormant energies to myri-
ads of manly purposes never yet set
in motion evolving higher thoughts
and nobler actions to be woven into
the web of their future destiny-a
glorious destiny, if they are only
true to themselves. There can, pos
sibly, be no good reason why farm
ers should pass the diamond field OF
opportun:t ties and gather up none
of its treasures.
The Grange is to the farmer a
home, school and church, where
all the blessed. elevating influences
of the three institution are combin-
ed. The improvement of members
in reading, writing and spelling and
speaking is apparent; so their ad-
vancelnenti in social relations and the
more kindly appreciation of one an
| others efforts, and we are constrain.
de to acknowledge the value of the
Grange to him within its atmos-
phere Of thought, love and culture:
but, alas! how infinitely less is ac-
complished by those who are iden-
tilted with the Order than might be
if every one were trained to act
Nature NAV gather strength from re
pose; the fallow field become more
| fertile for its rest; not so with the hu-
man organism. The arm carried in
sling, in time becomes useless; and
so with all mans faculties, if not
used they are lost He who tolls
only with his hands is liable to be
robbed of his earnings. With intel
lectual labor it is different; he who
labors most is most benefitte j.
! Dirio0 RHrak
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-04-23

Last years cotton crop is now es-
timated at 100000 bales. Boats
are still carrying immense loads 70
New Orleans. Our readers would
do well to note the market reports.
Farmers in this section are buying
large quantities Of fertilizers.
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-04-23

Some Patrons in this county who
are now buying corn and meat from
theWest, say they will not be caught
in that fix again-that their motto
will now be-more corn and less
cotton.
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-04-23

The American farmer realizes
now that agriculture must be lifted
up to the place where it properly
belongs; that he has interests to be
promoted, and rights to be protec-
ted; that his calling must be raised
to the rank of recognized power.
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-04-23

Grsn "e believe, yes. know, that the
bonnss.e IS the only hope for the
ton ~ yeomanry of our great ma
to In lne only source from which is
tile. Ie fellef to the ''brown- listed"
to tbo sol tne soil, and to elevate them
be 70 position IN which they SHOULD
slaves esOaY-Sovereigns instead of
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1881-11-10
Administrators Notice.

NJ Office is hereby given that the undersigned has
lN been appointed and duly qualified as admlniss
traitor of the estate of Isaac Bechte decd, late of
Henry county, Ohio.
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ROAD NOTICE.

NOTICE is hereby given that petition will be
~ presented to the Board of Commissioners of
Henry county, Ohio at their December session, 1881
praying for the location Of county road on the fol
lowing line to-wit: Beginning at the northeast cor
ner of section thirty one, town four, north range
east. Henry county, Ohio and running thence east
along the section line between sections 20 and 49, %
and 3d. 27 and & to the northeast corner Of said sec
ton a. and there to terminate.
Dated this 29th day of October, 1884.
DAVID SAMPSON,
noyS-4t Principal Petitioner.
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ROAD NOTICE.

NOTICE is hereby given that petition will be
~ presented to the Commissioners of Henry county
at their next session, December 1885, prayngor the
location of county road on the following line to-
wit: Beginning ut the north corners OF sections |
and in Marion township, Henry county, Ohio, and
running south on the section lines between and 2
and ii and H. and to terminate at county road Pc
titoned by Null and others and there to terminate.
'- III LEVI PITTMAN,
Oct. 21. 1SSl# a Principal Petitioner.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-05-03
A Curious Theory.

The late Professor Faraday adopted
the theory that the natural age of man
is 100 years. The duration of life he
believed to be measured by the time of
growth. In the camel maturity takes
place at eight, in the horse at five, in
the lion at four, in the dog at two, in
the rabbit at one. The natural termina-
tion is five removes from these several
points. Man being twenty years in
growing lives five times twenty years
that is, 100: the camel Is eight in grow
ing, and lives forty years; and so with
other animals. The man who does not
die of sickness lives everywhere from 80
to 100 years. The professor divides life
into equal halves-growth and decline
and these into infancy, youth, virility
and age. Infancy extends to the twen-
tieth year, youth TO the fiftieth, because
it is in this period the tissues become
firm, virility from fifty to seventy. five,
during which the organism remains
complete, and at seventy-five old age
commences, to last longer or shorter
time as the diminution of reserved forces
is hastened or retarded.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-05-03
An Exchange of Brides.

Daisy Shoemaker, the pretty daughter
of farmer living near Richmond, Va,
had agreed to elope with Westland
Pierce, but when the critical moment
arrived she feared to transgress her
parents wishes, and would not go to the
rendezvous. Her sister Jane, two years
her senior, begged her to keep her tryst
with her lover, but all in vain. "Well,
if you do not keep your word with West
Pierce, III do it for you," she said, and
Indignantly leaving her sister she got
into the buggy and dashed off despite
the screams of her sister. Miss Jane
reached the waiting place, explanations
were made, and she said that she was
willing TO take her sisters place. The
story goes that the lover, touched by her
pluck and captivated by her determina-
ton not to let the plan fall through, did
actually marry her.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-05-03
THE TIMES, NEW BLooMF1ELD, PA, MAY 3, 1881.

third Saturday, as / sat with Mr.. Bonny
and family, some one knocked ut the
door. One of the children answered the
summons, and returned followed by
John Putney. He said he wanted to
speak to me. led the way to my room
where a good fire was burning.
bade the young man good evening,
and told him he had taken a stormy
season for walk
Yes, cir" he returned, In half
choking tone, sit does storm hard, very
hard. But, sir, don't mind that, Pm
used to 1t. ! wanted TO see you, sir,
l."
He stopped and gazed upon the floor.
Don't be afraid to speak plainly,
john" said, "for | assure you that
you are speaking to one who would be
your friend under all circumstances.
want to come back to school, sir,"
burst from his lips spasmodcally.
thank you, John-I thank you,"
cried, extending my hand which he took
at once. "Slnce came to this place,
nothing has occurred to afford me as
much pleasure as this. Come to NOR
row morning, and you will find one of
the best schools in the country. We
won't think of the past-we will only
try for improvement in the future.'
The stout, hard youth cried like a
child.
Mr.. Bonny said, 1T beats ALL
Why" said he, here's school
that's being going to rack and ruin for
years, because they couldn't find mas
ter strong enough to conquer the big
boys, and now they're all conquered
without even so much as a blow. And
yet," he added, after rejecting awhile,
"taint the nature of man to be good
under blows, and l s'pose children have
all the feelings of men. The lash may
keep 'em under while it's over 'em, but
it don't produce an effect that you can
depend upon"
Z" THAT'S il" 1 replied. "The obedi-
ence produced by the lash can never
beget one iota of respect for the one that
wields it. L am not prepared to say that
the lash is never, under any circum-
stances, necessary society is in such a
warped and unchristian state; but there
is one thing L will say, L will never keep
another school that cannot govern
without the rod. If there chances to he
a boy that will not behave properly,
then the school shall not suffer by his
presence. L will send him back to those
whose duty it is to teach him the first
rudiments of behavior"
People were astonished at the result
of my efforts. The committee were
forced to report "the school kept in the
district known as Rawbone Hollow to
be the best in town."
So much for the " Hard School"
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-05-03
Be Wise and Happy.

II you will stop all your extravagant
and wrong notions in doctoring your
self and families with expensive doe.
tors or hun,hug cure.alls, that do harm
always, and use only natures simple
remedies for all your ailments-you will
expense. The greatest remedy for this,
the great, wise and gold will tell you, is
Hop Bltters-rely Oni it, See another
column. n.--PSess. IL 2t
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DIED..

BoBINGER. In Montgomery county. Nd. on
Pr day morning. May 81 1881, JOSEPH BoBIsGER,
proprietor OF Cabin John Hotal.
His funeral viii be preached al Hermon Ohufch.
on SUNDAY, 2sth, at Ia O'Clock. His friends are
Queeted to attend.
CHEW. Near Hagerstown. Md, on Sunday,
May 18th. 1881. MINNIE NEST CLAGGETr. wife Of
John ii. Chew, Jr., of St. James College. in the
twenty fifth year Of her age.
HARRIS, On May 27th, 1881. at his late resi-
dence, IL. N street northwest. LORENZO HARRIS,
after an illness Of five months.
Funeral will take place from ST. Lukes Church.
Ct O'Clock p M. TO- morrow, Sunday
HURBERT. Friday, May n, 1881. at O'Clock
.. m, kcBERr HuRBERT, in the seventy ninth
year Of his Ase.
Funeral viii take place from his late residence.
No. 1909 4th street northwest, Sunday, May 18th.
ut O'Clock =. N. Relatives and friends are re-
spectfully invited to attend. e
MANGUM. In the tenth year Of her sge, at { !l0
I'm Saturday. May 2Sth, 1Ssl, CLARA EsTELLA
MANGUM, after fourteen days of great suffering.
Her funeral Will take place from the North Capt.
tol M Z. Church on Monday. 30th inst. 1t Jour
o'clock Pm
SANFORD. Friday. May 27th. 1881, BusHRoD
SANFORD. in the fifty seventh year Of his age
Funeral vi take place from biz late residence.
2lS hirteen- and Half street southwest Sunday.
May 29, at O'Clock p. IN.
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MISCELLANEOUS.
an Oh ABOUT TIKI LAST OF NAY
WE HAVE ALWAYS oFFRaKD LINE OF AT.
TRAOTIvI SUITS AT THE
LOW FIGURE OF
TEN DOLLARS.
ID Oh ABOUT THK LAST OF NAV

LAST YEAR WE SOLD OVER xLEvKN
HBEDRED OF TIE GLADSTONE SACK
SUITS AT THAT PRICE. YEAR BEFORE
THE ''BRIGHTON" CASHMERE SUIT had
A LARGE SALE. IF EITHER OF THESE
SUITS WE'RE UNSATISFACTORY WE FAILED
TO BE INFORMED OF IT; on THE CON.
sA1IsFA0TION. THIS YEAR. HOWEVER,.
WE HAVE The LARGEST VARIETY AND
TIE BEST GOODS IN DUB
SO SUITS
THAT WE HAVE EVER DISPLAYED.
LOT l.74O.
PLAIN ENGLISH GREY. ALL-wooL. SACK
SUIT. STYLISH AND GOOD. AT $40.
LOT 1924.
HANDSOME auburn" OHEvIOT SACK
sUIT-PLklD EFFEOT-ALL-WOOL, AT $40.
LOT6.6l9.::
STYLISH PIN CHECK "AUBURN' CHEvIor
''ALL- WOOL" $40.
LOT6.7sl.
NEAT DARK BROWN DIAGONAL SACK
sUlT-GENTEEL bTYLE-ALL-WOOL. AT $40.
LOT g. ss.
STYLISH GREY DIAGONAL SACK SUIT
VERY SERViOEABLE-ALL-W WOOL. AT $40.
LOT6996.
PIN CHECK, WOOD TINT, SACK SUIT
STYLISH AND GENTEEL-ALL- WOOL, AT 3D.
LOT 1888.
AN INDIGO FLANNEL, SACK OR FROUK.
SUIT, HONEST AND RELIABLE, AT $40.
IN ADDITION TO THESE LOTS WE HAVE
LOTS ]. $50. 1885, 28S. 68l, 664. 49S 495.
6. 683. ], $50 AND !, 450; MAKING SEVENTEEN
STYLES TO SELECT FROM.
IN MOST INSTANCES THESE ARE REALLY
812. $13 AND S14 SUITS THAT WE OFFER AT
The Low FIGURE OF
TEN DOLLARS.
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COCHRANE & CO.,
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In the following Finest
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CREAM SPANISH LAoEs.
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MAGNIFICENT ASSORTMENT
FINE ZEPHYR 0INaHAMs.
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And entirely New Stocks Of
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SUMMER HOSIERY AND UNDERWEAR.
ALL
MUCH UNDER PRICE.
GREAT BARGAINS IN ALL
SILK RIBBONS,
LADIES' AND oHILDREN's Isle THREAD
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NOTIONS, 60, &C., &c.
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The Avenue Clothing House,
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desirable shades.
p, An y. line q those atyI.h PINgHEoK EVEN
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BLUE SERGE SUITS, in full assortment.
DRAF DETAT. in Frock and Sack Suits.
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WHITE VESTS. In Ill the new novelties.
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It viii be borne in mind that in regard to cut,
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The Herdic Personal transportation Company
OF Pennsylvania yesterday confessed 1udgmelt
In favor Of bon. VIM. d. Kelley for S45 4I4
Execution was Immediately issued on the Judg-
ment.
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sl.'' w. H. s,.''
Trade Mark.
A GENUINE SENSATION CREATED BY THE
CELEBRATED
w. HI. BRAND OF S1.jO
GENTS Low TIES, PLAIN Or BOX TOES.
Gents Low Caters. square or round box toe.
Gents Low Buttons.
Gents Round Box. Square Box. Plain Toe and
Creole G alters
Gents Tipped or Plain English Ties.
Boys High or Low Button Shoes.
They Wear, Fit, Look and eel as we'll as any Shoe
NO NAILS! 'A'-' VIC No PAPER.
TO BE HAD ONLY AT THE
RELIABLE SHOE II lUSE OF
WILLIAM HAHN,
SIG 18th st. and 1922 Pa. ave.
Sign: Red Slipper m26-3t
GAUZE UNDERsHIRTS. five for 81
VI FINE GAUZE UNDER SHIRTS, 35c., worth so
VERY FINE GAGE UNDERsHlRTS, so cents.
FINEST LINEN COLLARS. 81 so per dozen.
FINEsT REVERSIBLE CUFFS. 25 cents q pair.
Ne are row closing out large stock Of SILK
NECK WEAR at less thsn Wholesale prices.
ZINE SILK kCAkFS, SO cents. worth 81.
WINDsOR ECARFS, 80. 40 and SO cts, half price.
MR1TE LAWN TIES, !2S. 25. 80 and 75c. per doz.
FINE DRILLING DRAWERS, so cents pair.
At
MEGINNISS',
ZIG wv 1902 street north west.