The Russellville Democrat., 1891-06-18

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Theirs is the first American indus
try. II il not yet certain that they
will be unable to obtain rightfu
Legislation inside of of the existing
leading parties But if such should
be the case, a third and farmers
party, the writer says, will enter ths
field.
This essay contends that farmer;
are justified In demanding q larger
proportion Of Legislators who are
farmers. Mr.. Frazer says: The
enormous consolidation of railroads,
and combination of capital manu-
facturers and great landed estates
will Inevitably culminate in reaction
and revolution; and it behooves all
classes Of people to be ready for the
contest. Gigantic monopolies are
against wholesome public policy and
individual rights, and their supres
sion will be demanded and effected
by popular outcry. As conserva-
tive influence and potential power
organization OF farmers is demanded,
that they may voice public senti.
ment in the surely comiug revolu-
ton, forced upon the public by
monopolists and extortionate com
binations. There is neither agrari-
anlsm, socialism, nor anarchism in
this; it is merely forecasting the in.
evitable issue which manopolists
should foresee and our states
men provide against" Powerful
business monopoliss may at first IN
tend to keep out Of politics, but they
soon reach point where they must
control certain legislation, and this
they do not hesitate to do complete
ly. The railroad passes furnished
to Legislators are an evidence Of
corruption, cheap at that. The pow
er Of strong corporations has been
traced In the election of number
OF United States Senators.
The duty Of the farmer as here
set forth, Is to oppose monopolies, to
legislate against the ownership Of
great bodies Of land by few per-
sons, especially by foreigners; to Sc
cure laws against adultsrated and
spurious food; to suppress the efforts
of aggregated wealth to control the
markets; to put down gambling in
grain and other products; to en-
courage reciprocity, especially with
Latin America; to pay fair but not
excessive official salaries, and to re
adjust tax laws 80 that all property
shall be honestly returned and fairly
placed on the duplicates, and
mortgaged property shall not pay
double taxes"
or course the farmer with some
capital has an advantage, He
should keep cattle, be provided with
the best labor saving machinery, and
be able to hold his crops when the
market is unfavorabie. IA comfort
able house surrounded with we'll
kept lawn, shrubs and flowers, and a
kitchen garden with abundance of
vegetables and small fruits, are es-
sential for economical living. Such
surroundings tone up the man, stimu.
late his ambition, make him enjoy
and appreciate his home, inspire
him with zest in his business and
help him to secure success. The in
fiuence and Importance Of such sur
roundlngs are too little considered
and appreciated" Be sure to have
good schools and good teachers. A
poor teacher can cause more waste
Of time and opportunity than any
other person in the township.
The farmer who does not improve
his soil from year to year is not do
ing his business justice. Ordinarily
the productivenes of lands may be
from one fourth TO one half.
A small improved farm will general
ly be found more profitable than
large and costly one. Demand will
indicate what should be raised
grain, vegetables, fruit, dairy pro
ducts or some other. The quality
of articles marketed should be the
best. The reputation gained there
by is valuable. Farmers. as rule,
work too many hours day. THIS
tells ON their vitality. BY intelligent
arrangement and the employment Of
labor. saving machinery they can
work the same number of hours as
other bread winners without disad-
vantage as to business results and
sanitary benefit.
Mr.. Frazer is no croakcr He secs
the needs OF farming from within as
we'll as from without. In the last
paragraph Of his essay he says
cheerlngly: Looking forward the
prospect for farmers is hopeful.
Relief may not be immediate, es-
pecially tu those who are burdened
with debt. Some may even have TO
succumb to circumstances. and the
entire transformation may require
more then generation; but the con-
ditions OF prosperity in this country
are so great and manifold that il
will be impossible for an interest as
important as agriculture not to share
In the general prosperity. The
farmer OF the future will be differ
ent man to the farmer Of the past;
laboring less arduously, farming
more intelligentIy. surrounded with
reasonable prosperity, and exercis-
ing his political privileges honestly
and conscientiously, his labor will
be honorable, dignitled and product
I've; and agriculture and farmers
will occupy the rank to which they
are so eminently entitled.