The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1891-12-04

Tangent Grange held very iaterest-
Ing meeting Nov. 2sth. The third and
fourth degrees were conferred upon
class OF six. After the initiatory work
was over we all found the way down 10
the lower hall where We found sump-
tuous repaat In waiting, TO which all did
ample justice.
Grange was then called to order, and
the class was duly instructed in the un-
written work OF the order. The regular
order OF business was then taken up.
Two propositions for membership were
received, anil large amount OF business
was transacted. Many questions that
came up were ably discussed, which
shows there 10 deep interest taken In
the affairs OF the grange, and many have
the ability 10 discuss any subject which
may come up. We have a skillful musi-
clan who has just entered our ranks, and
with her help We expect 10 have good
music at our meeting this winter, for
music has charms that will attract and
cause many TO ask admission to our circle.
At the next regular meeting there will
be full set Of officers 10 elect, and we
would be glad 10 see full house 10 select
from. think IL would be well 10 exer-
y.
and vote for none who have no ftnesa for
filling any kind OF an Office.
The grange has done n wonderful work
for the farmers Of our land, by co-operat-
| ing together we are enabled 10 get better
/ prices on the goods We buy, so say
stick 10 the grange for there is q brighter
future before Il. IL has been in exis-
| tance for twenty-five years. and In In
better condition now than ever before,
for the reports from the different secre.
taries shows a healthy growth, and IL
will steadily continue TO increase In
numbers and extend its influence for all
| time to come. think we cannot spend
few OF the rainy days TO better ad-
vantage than visiting some Of our neigh
boring oranges this winter. For by ex-
changing experience with others we
educate ourselves, and thereby become
better acquainted with the work before
US. We cordially invite all members In
good standing 10 meet with us whenever
convenience will admit. Let us use our
best efforts to induce all who are eligible
TO Join the grange as soon as possible.
Tangent alliance was organized in July
with IL members, and is getting in good
shape TO begin active work. We held a
meeting, Nov 25, which was full OF In.
terest. Many remarks were made by
those present upon subjects OF vital In
terest 10 the farmer and laboring class
Of people.
We have set the ID Thursday OF each
month for Our regular meetings at 10
O'Clock. There are many who will Join
the alliance, who do not for some cause
become members OF any other farmers
organization. The fees for becoming
members OF the alliance is 80 cents for
men and % cents per quarter as dues,
women are free. Some ask, why do the
farmers go to the trouble OF organizing
themselves together? will say it is for
mutual protection. They are pressed
down and trodden underfoot by all
classes Of the monied powers. There is
no mercy shown us by those who have
the advantage OF belonging to the class OF
monopolies. They keep grinding us
closer and closer until it has become nm
bcarable, 80 there is left nothing for us
only TO combine our forces together, and
call them to halt. The farmers and
laboring class OF people have the power
II they will only use II, and well do the
oppressors OF the poor know It. They
stand in dread OF what they see coming,
with but little means OF defenge. When
OhCC thC pCuPlc wiz HOlu tno power Oh
the ballot in their hands, become
thoroughly aroused, and can see the
chance they have have before them, all
the monopolies in the world cannot stop
them. So great has become their greed
| for more, they have lost sight Of that
which is equal and right, and are strain
| ing every nerve TO reduce the condition
OF the poor man still below where it ie
now Nv the co-oneration of the oranOea
and alliances and other kinds OF organ
J izations, and with five or more votes to
their one, there is no reason why such q
state OF things should exist any longer.
No doubt 1t will be hard struggle for
them to relinquish their hold, but the
chances are sooner or later they will
have to succumb to the fate that awaits
them. If they had been more reason
able, there would have been no cause for
the farmers to complain. REPORTER.