Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-12-17

were uniustly taxed after the latter had
shown strength and force that had
made them both feared and respected.
Let us resolve that this tax commits
sion shall not fail to do Justice to real
estate because Of any apathy or indif-
ference upon the part of the farmer.
ABOUT GOOD ROADS.
In Ohio, on account of the good pike
roads land along them sells at a largely
increased price,. Farmers like good
roads and notice with pleasure that the
strong, athletic interest of the cities,
the bicyclists, is coming to their aid. The
broken stone of the Jail at New Castle
Is already giving many lessons in pike
building IN the upper county.
THE ENGLISH SPARROW.
The English sparrow is probably tax
ing us now at rate that would pike all
our roads in very few years. The ex-
termination Of this pest is matter of
very great Importance.
DELAWARE COLLEGE.
Delaware College with its endow-
ments, its new professors, its new build
ings, and its many students, invites our
sons. II the course in agriculture is not
sought by our sons, shall we blame our
selves or the institution?
EXPERIMENT STATION.
The Agricultural Experiment station
is doing splendid work for the agricul-
ture Of Delaware. New machinery Of
large claims has been tested, and il il
yield a profit will not fail Of com
mendation. If ii falls short of this, ii
will not receive it, Diaries are tested,
and tho quality Of the individual cows
are ascertained free of cost to the farmer.
Grass, seed and feed of AL sorts are OK.
amined. Field experiments are bring
ing us to understand the relations OF
seed, soil, climate and cultivation.
Another beautiful sunshiny day has
greeted the members Of the State
Grange ut this, their second morning
session.
These "yeomen" Of Delaware are a
remarkably fine class of men and make
very interesting acquaintance. Years
ago the term "Grangern was anything
but complimentary one, and il is still
heard occasionally with an intention Of
that kind. But it is all changed now.
The "Granger" has come to be as im-
portant condition in the body polite
as any other of the classes that clamor
for the public ear. The farmers have II
grievance. They have organized for the
definite purpose of remedying it and he
is the most misguided Of political leaders
who affects to suppose that their claims
are not to be heard. The Changers have
not given up their political affiliations
No, not at all. But outside and above
all That ~ ~ ht- I,.I,. I
this morning, they have Joined together
e compel equal consideration from. leg
isation for the farmers as is accorded
TO other classes, such as manufacturers
They arc a cool-headcd, intelligent, de
ternined set of men, at this moment as
thoroughly informed on what they need
and are entitled to claim, and are as
thoroughly organized for that purpose
and with the most complete statistical
information to brace them, as any class
in the body polite. This may be taken
for gospel, as their programme, although
it may take years TO accomplish what
they purpose, will surely be achieved ut
some date.
There is no more foolish infatuous
nonsense than the old-fashioned custom
of sneerlng az the Granger"
For u fact, MS a class, it is the best in
formed in the technically scientific
sense of any body in the country. A
casual visit to their open meetings
should convince any impartial mind Of
that fact. As il is coming to be now in
Delaware the profession 81 the farmer IS
the most scientific Of any of the profess
sions. Nothing could be more interest
ing than TO listen during an hours dis
cussion between the Delaware Changers
and the faculty Of the Newark Expert
mental Station.
The Changers are making their head
quarters at the Hotel Richardson. There
is nothing in that fact either to infer a
lack of hard sense in the State Patrons
of llusbahdry. They arose this morn
ing not like giants refreshed with
wine," but Still like giants, only re-.
freshcd with the delightful comforts OF
this really magnificent hostelrie. The
Changers evidence an admirable capa-
city for approaching the goods the
gods afford them" A fter breakfast
they gathered in the hall lobby 10 the
number Of 40 or 90 in informal discus
sion on general matters. The Old names
and old families Of Delaware are repre-
sonted among them. They are tic bone
and sinew Of the State.
This mornings session was called to-
gether by State Master, tile Hon. John
e. Higgins. There was quite large
/ delegation of ladies' present. The can
opy above the speakers chair was dee
GRATED with two biz palms. Large
| ported laurels and cacti III front Of the
desk indicated additionally the agricnl.
tural feature Of the Gathering. rhe
| business was confined Ii tic hearing 81
reports Of committees. This, it is I'M
4 deratood, Will continue iii the afternoon,
The sessions are held with closed doors
Under any circumstances the main bust.
ness transaction to-day viii cover tic
domestic affairs Of the state Grange.
An IMPORTANT nEsoLurloN.
A resolution was passed this morning
embodying the request that the United
states government designate the pen
atty, and cndow the Interstate Commits
sion With power u enforce ILL order,
thereby IN place Of, as the matter stand.
At present, leaving The enforcement ii
The commission orders Is tile legal re,
suits Of an appeal 10 the supreme Court
His resolution WIFI be recognized 4!
the sequel Of the pending status Of The
fight between the railroads and the Dol
aware farmers, The Interstate Commits
SION has already decrced that the rail
load company shall make reduction
d 20 per cent on peach ireights, % pc
cent on apples, Nc, which order lin
! railroad company llas paid liz atieuti6r
e Whatever Had penal powers heel
granted the commission at the time 8