The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1890-07-25

care Is being exercised in the plac-
agents OF investors ma they cannot do
business for others In the matter OF investing
their money unless absolute safety Is guaran-
teed as to actual ana prospective value Of
property on which their money Is placed, And
this Is an encouraging sign OF which 1 may
speak later.
From this same seed comes the festlessuess
that has struck our farmers sons in regard to
farm lite. 1t isn't fast enough pecu niarily and
has too much drudgery compared with some
other call1ngs, as viewed from their stand
point. wv hen they see the inside they Will
know more than they did beforel. Here, too,
Is TO be found the reason why so many per
sons in offices OF public trust, as well as those
in charge of monetary AFFAIR." in banks and
other business, have apPropriated.in whole
to be returned when they have secured the
promised profit for stock or lottery ticket
bought-other peoples money. o, the wrecked
characters and reputation for business conf
dence that lie strewn around us. All ages
and positions and characters, religious and
non-rellgious have gone to ruin over this
rock. The old book Is right yet-"The love OF
money, etc.
Out OF this has grown another evil, viz, I'M
mef1ted and undeseryed respect has been ac-
corded the man and his family who are re-
puted rich and who make 81 fine display, while
the man of limited, even very limited means,
though possessed OF a character as pure as
wheat, has been passed by with scarcely q
recognition, either socially or as a nt person
to elect to state and national office. As an
onset to this / am glad to say that 1 believe
our people are coming to their senses again
In this matter. The world VIII not long re-
speet a rogue, nor Will it wilfuily p lace its
money in the hands of him who is destitute OF
a"good name nc matter how much he may
seem TO own or how great a show he may
make. II Ia time Tor US to create and increase
the sentiment among the young especially to
respect honest worth and pure character for
ltseif alone, and not to honor an unworthy
person because OF his, ii may be, i'll gotten
wealth.
Another encouragement, the outgrowtb of
the former, which has injured the farmer, is
tilAt f4edsuffSu have been carried through both
national and state legislatures for the benefit
oiother indus persons and interests with
out considering their bearing upon the agri-
cultural and producing classes, indeed in
sone instances at the expense OF these, and
Inc results. as we all know, are being felt ever
to disaster and death. OF these l cannot
speak IN particular now. Another discourage
ment has been, and in connection with the
a n tnat Farmers: as a class. have been
trol. true, the Grange pioneers, a noble set
of men and women, did sound the alarm 20
years ago. They called to organization in Or
der that the farmer and his family might rise
IN the social, intellectual ana financial scale.
Inc cal was only measurably needed. but the
good done by the Grange already IL beyond
Had the farmers throughout
the country then needed the call much of the
present distress would have been ayerted.
For farmers to complain OF oppression while
they have the power to remedy their wrongs,
ls but TO merit their continuance and make
themselves a by-word and sport of those who
Halter and use them. But are all the com.
plants made by farmers well founded, and is
their lot 80 much harder than that of Others
who work for a living. Until every agency Is
broaght 10 bear to bring success in his calling, |
ana before he makes up his mind to leave the
farm. the dissatisfied farmer should count up
the things that he has or can have from his
farm, Tor which he does not seem 20 have to
pay, and which contribute to the support and
comfort OF his family, all of which he would
have to procure in cash were he in some other
Turning from the diseouraging things that
have beset and still hover over US, let us look
AT some of the moro hnnafnl xiUn. First
among these l name the awakening OF the
farmers throughout the who'll land TO the ne
of organization. Their eyes are OPEN
ing to see that if prosperity Is to be secured
they must be the prime agents themselves In
bringing 1t about. The air is full of organiza-
tions and of different kinds of organizations,
(l fear too many for absolute suecess), and
great care is very necessary In originating de-
lnands for Legislative action, as well as def1n-
Ing the rules, regulations, ETC., of the sc asso-
Citations. We are prepared to say that ell that
be accomplished of good to the farmer
and his family by other forms Reorganization, |
can be secured through the Grange If rightly
used. 1t has accomplished much already and
has therefore proved its ability and power. |
IL has passed the crucial test of adverse criti- |
cism and stands acknowledged to be safe,
pure, sound, non-partisan, and In every way
helpful to the farmer and of advantage to all
classes. Its demands have been Just and are
respected. Its membership Is composed of
the noblest in the land, and 1t is unfortunate
that all could not see their way To unite in
this as one mighty phalanx. But we have no
word of censule for those who are trying to
advance the work of organization and i'm.
provement by other methods. There are
points concerning which we are In &C.
cord, and 1t would be well, | believe, for the |
several forms OF organization to have com
on unity OF action, so that by con-
of numbers on questions of COM
mon interest We may secure what we are
Tor on eparate lines, and may fail
in realizing for this reason. Organic union /
may not be possible nor desirable between all
the laborand producing organizations, but 1t
seems a loss of power 10 work on separate
lines in matters on which we all agree.
Another encouraging sign is that our legis- |
lators are respecting the complaints and de-
inands of the farmer. The farmers are de-
pledges from possible candidates for
Congress and Legislature, and II candidates do
not feel like endorsing their interests, they
will nominate and support their own men.
Another encouraging sign is our government
is doing much for our agricultural interests |
through the Department of Agricultu re.
Through the varions divisions Investigations
ale being made from year to year, and facts
disseminated that are of incalculable value. |
A corps of more than 1900 county crop cor
and state agents, and an agent
with the consular system in other
enables those who so desire to
know OF probabilities, possibilities and pro
are the Agricultural Colleges and Experiment
Another encouragement-insepar-
ably connected now with both the above-is
that science is turning her attention more
and more to the solution OF agricultural
in all their variety.
Anothe most hopeful sign is farmers are
studying their business as never before. and
are reducing IL TO exact and careful regula
tons, 40 that wastes are avoided and profits
received In their place. lille this Is in no
way general as yet, 1t is coming, necessarily, |
for 1t will be impossible to succeed fully with
put such intelligence OF management. Men
IN other callings succeed only IN this way. |
let us learn the same lesson. Another en-
,ouraging sign is city prospects for money
making and ease-takfng are not quite as pop
liar nor plentiful as formerly. The openings
ire few. clerkships are all taken. There is a
surplus of applicants for every place made
vacant. Also money invested in The West Is
not panning out in all cases as was promised.
Money lenders will be more willing 10 invest
nearer home, build up local interest, pay their
,hare oflo6al taxes, and so generally to bring
this year than for the last Two. Farm
srs are encouraged, crops are fair, ana where
below an average are bringing better prices.
Upon the whole 1 think we need to be more
hopeful. Let us gather up our forces, unite
energies, improve our methods, econo-
be reasonable in our demands of
,thers. and ask no more for ourselves than
we would be willing TO have granted to those
N other callings. Respect ourselves and hold
M our business as among the best, II not the
;ery best, for noble men to follow, and be
heaven will smile upon us, the people will
envy us, and our children shall be a blessing
N the land.
John B. Smith, state entomologist, who
" as expected to be present, and address
he meeting. was for some reason unable
to attend.
On motion, it was decided to hold the
next meeting Oct. 22d, at Elmer, an all
day session, to ommencea at ten o'clock A.