The Portland daily press., 1886-12-25
THE STATE GRANGE.
The Patrons Opinions on Interstate
Commerce and Various other
Subjects.
The following resolutions were adopted at
the closing session Of the Grange on Thurs

The following resolutions were adopted at
the closing session Of the Grange on Thurs
day:
Resotred: That it is the duty of Congress to pro-
vide legislation whereby all common carriers
snaii i De compelled to carry all passengers by the
mile and all freight by the ton and mile, and by
which all persons and corporations doing business
through them shall be treated exactly alike. That
pooling shall be prohibited and that stock water
ing shall be treated as felony with such penal
les aiixed that no corporation can afford TO yio-
iate tne law. Also that the penalty for rebate of
chaIter OF any railroad or other common carrier
SO violating the laws.
Resolved; That we recognize the fact OF the
imperative need of a higher education OF the
masses and realize the Importance Of securing the
nlghest results In agricultural pursuits. Without
possibilities of the home and farm undeVeloped.
TO the higher and better education of all we must
today H1 % soon o. the problems that
on our farms socially, intellectually and political
" tne oDllgatlon Is on US to labor for the better
education to lift the daily duties OF life to higher
realm and render life most pleasant and the re-
suits more satisfactory.
Resotyed That farmers should be earnest about
our agricultural fairs, and see that betting stock
gambling, pool selling and liquor selling are not
carried ON. For II we are united we have great
lnnuence and accomplish much good
Reso!red, That practical cooperation in every
grange work the coming year.
good Of the order within their jursdiction more
directly in hand, look after the welfare OF weak
gIahges, take measures to have unoceupied sec
LIONS edhyassed Tor new granges the expenses to
be borne by the State Grange, under the direction
OF the county deputy.
Resoigeda, That the interests of agriculture de-
nland snch amendment TO the revised statutes
mat milk shall be sold by wine instead Of
beer" measure.
ResolUed That 1t Is the special work Of the
grange 20 impress upon its members and through
them the public, the imperative necessity Of CIV
ing more attention 70 the sanitary condition OF
contagious diseases, L becomes our duty to take
niiiheuiale steps 70 ward on their attack by pro-
vidlng better drainage and ventilation, and giving
attention 70 the water supply for our homes.
Through discussions and the distribution OF the
tracts issued by the State Board Of Health this
may be accomplished.
Resolred, That we regret the movement being
inade IN certain quarters against the Maine State
college and the attempt persistently followed, to
work can only be properly measured by those di-
reetiy Interested In the result and as representa-
Nes Oh tat "a class we urge and demand that the
sphere of US usefulness be increased rather than
diminished and that IL be enabled to carry for
Msru lle important work upon which II has been
Resotred, That we recommend our local oranges
70 oner premiums upon leading crops ana pro
aucss OF the farm and home; competition to be
70 De made In connection with the Pomona
oranges OF the several counties. we further rec
S%fne Sro%ns aR these indSeement tno to the
these products that the receipts from the sale ~
tnese products shall be the property of the how or
girl making the exhibit.
keso.red, That the oranges OF the State be
be controlled bo members OF the order al which
questions pertaining TO agriculture shall be taken
up ana discussed, In order that those outside of
the order may be reached and interested and
Drought TO be co-laborers with us in our grange
Resoired, That the progress end permanency OF
the order OF Patroes of Husbandry very much de-
pendS upon the standard maintained by the
subordinate oranges at their regular sessions and
any steps looking TO an evasion Of the principles
Of the constitution, merits one most severe con
demnaton.
Resolced, That the State Grange shan require
Of all deputies that they make regular Inspection
OF the books and finances or each grange IN their
jurisdiction at least once year, so that the uni
tormlty OF fees and dues required by the consti-
lutlon ana bylaws be secured and report such
inspection TO the State Master and the Executive
Resolved, That in view of the interest and atten-
lion given To agriculture In our State and Of the
possibilities Of the future il becomes our duty TO
organize 10 secure legislation favorable TO our
chosen occupation, while having the numbers suf-
ncient 20 secure majority Of our legislators we
nave allowed the power TO remain in the hands Of
thOse not always favorable to advanced agricul-
ture. For this season II becomes our duty as citi
forces and secure for our occupation tile same
rights and privileges that have been secured to
otnerS through the Self-same combination.
resolved, That the practice of delaying the
opening OF grange sessions, for the convenience Of
tardy masters or members should be checked
and the hour OF meeting be promptly Observed
also that IL oe required OF masters that the 0aye
fall promptly at the hour fixed, and thus members
be taught q g lesson Of promptness so necessary
for success In life.