The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1888-08-02
GOOD ADVICE.

GOOD ADVICE.
In addition to the notable speeches of
Farmers Fleming and Niche at the
picnic on the 21st Of July, which are
TO be found in full in this weeks sup
PIGMENT, we take great pleasure in
giving the address Of the Rev. Alex.
Burr, on the same occasion, for the
benefit of our farmer readers:
the speaker began by saying that he un-
derstood this meeting had been called, not
in the interest Of any political party, but
solely to give an opportunity for farmers to
meet and talk over their present relations,
not to this territory alone, but to the great
nation OF which they form a part.
They claimed to have grievances and they
met to consult how best these can be re-
dressed. :
lie then said that for him to address
practical farmers was like ,"carrying
Goals to Newcastle, but that there are GER
tain elements which are necessary to success
IN every large organization which are pecul-
iarly applicable to farmers, owing to their
numbers; the wide extent of country over
which they are spread; the important part
they play in supplying the staff of life and
other products, and not only for home de-
msnd, but in meeting the demands of the
foreign market, and owing to their liability
70 have to pay more than a reasonable price
for the transportation of their products.
The FIRST element Of success, be said, is an
intelligent understanding of their grievances
IN their nature, their extsnt, and the reme-
dies they propose to apply. He here warned
Them not to be led away by the demagogic
cry that capital is in itself an enemy to the
farmers. Without it their products could
nothe transported to sources of demand.
Ina eapitalist must live-and has a right to
I've by the use OF his capital, which is to
hpa the product Of his brain. But when the
capitalist combines with others, and they
fasand an exorbitant return fsf be use Of
esir money, it is time fl ahoss VIA employ
;s .Ass' to rise - W. ssJss.s lRf their
ksss' 'ihossik1sasssn sEs5l les Of
nd ssssp. AS men N
Iska, ahers mus Sc union.
tstrays strength. A
4o1k0genous elements is o
ness, necessarily leading to
FUN of the whole. The source of
s1ngthsis. that every element added shall
lot dilute bnt increase the power of the
4 49, Thafe linus be chemical affinity and
fHUss y 0 Here dangers, numerous and
sieat5 arise wherever large numbers are
fnpcerned There is the necessary diversity
I opinion which must exist and the diff
4 cIity OF sinking individual sentiment so as
IN constitute a harmonious whole. There is
the danger, for many, of being led away by
the volubility of the ~aspirant to q foremost
llace in council AID by the chronic office
seeker whose unfitness for office may he
fHirly measured by the persistency with
Which he thrists himself forward where
silence would be wisdom aud by the dog
raatism With which he asserts the infallibity
Sff his Judgment, and his moral and intellect.
ttal fitness to fill the Office to which he as
aires. The safeguard here is an intelligent
acquaintance with the minuti@ of the work.
dngs Of the organization, and ability to
grasp its broad, general principles. This
Essn only be had by careful and intelligent
F,!y OF periodicals and books, and by
ting frequently together aud comparing
~g.ea, theoretical and practical.
4 few dollars q year judiciousiy expended
OH sources Of information will pay = hand
ss.le dividend; AID the farmer will then,
end not till then, be able to detect the i'm.
Iostor and to do justice to the intelligent
and faithful servant Of the .Aliiancs from
the president to the humblest officer. This
il a duty the farmer owe to himself, 20 his
feliow farmers, and to tn ,se be helps t. elect
ri fill the various Offices of the orgs.niza-
tion Another danger is to be FOUL i, or
lies lurking in the too prevalent, n.n-at-
tendance upon the local meetings.
sMany can not look beyond the present
heed, sIAd think, or act as if they thought,
fiatswhen they have given their order for
4tWine Or Some piece of machinery, their
duty 10 the Alliance has been discharged,
and they are free to lie upon their OARS till
tide rolls III. e.
the Alliance is to be q success, each
member must be conscientious in his 1T
tendance; and, if he calnot add anything to
the general stock Of knowledge, he can
lsarnSsomething himself; and SO gradually
qualify hinself for future usefulness. No
man has a right to impose upon another the
duty OF thinking and acting tor him. Why
cast all the burden Of the work, and its re-
responsibilities upon other shoulders? Gen
orally such members are the ioudest grum-
klers; and certainly, are not elements OF
strength. There is another element OF dan
ger which it may be, III the nature OF things
difficult TO avoid, and that il, iu the selec
tim Of those who are to be your representa-
stivcs in the legislative halls of this nation;
w;;lethes Z .ltional state or territorial. There
SO ths ties Of friendship, personal opinion
= rs fitness and the bonds of . political
Orsed These are mighty engines for good
or tor evil Of your ca,ise. Make o selection
10f the 6ftest, even though some one must
yield. And whom you have made your
Sfoice, while you instruct your representa-
ssStivsssas to your Wants, treat them rs intelli-
rent snen and leave them the freedom neces-
aAsy 10 act ~intelligently in any emergency
nycn though some one may think they err.
sviiey are ii the conflict while you sit at a.
saafe distance and 200 often c~riticise not with
aN the charity you could wish we're ypp in
4aiDir position. If you have no confidence
isf i.cnl why do you send them there2 II
tiley eannpt be trusted TO do your work
faithfully. iffbey are to become The tools ct
I iiyLing enemies in Sleeps clothing,le let
ls,el, stay d, home. But Jet your voice be
EIeaidsin the council Of this nation--beard
9Th 4 ring which cannot be misunderstood.
Stop your ear against seduetiyeS Batteries,