Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-13
kennsbec Pomona Grange 4, Oakland.

taoV patrons met ut the Grange hall,
Oakland, Thursday, for the regular
session of Kennebec Pomona. A good
sized class was instructed in the de-
gree of this court, and after a dinner
for which Changers are always noted.
the regular programme was taken up.
A charming lecture full of interest
and suggestions, entitled "a Glimpse
at Mexico" by Miss Annie A. Nicker-
son. was first In order 1t was d rich
treat and the sights seen were vividly
portrayed by the pleasing speaker.
What State and National Laws. if
any. are Directly or Indirectly Unjust
to Farming Interests?" was opened by
NJ. l.. Gray, Readfeld, who criticized
the free wool legislation, showing its
injurious effect on the sheen Industry.
the protection thrown around game,
even to the destruction of crops. with
no means of redress. The law permit
ting the sale OF cigarettes with re-
strictions so totally neglected. and
acts permitting the manufacture and
sale of liquors.
DR.. G. NJ. Twitchel followed, his
subject being How can farmers best
secure the enactment Of such legisla-
ton as will ensure greater prosperity
to agricultural interestsp
Assuming first that troubles are not
due solely to legislation, and that
prosperity comes not wholly by it. he
took up in detail the steps to be taken,
emphasizing first the fact that moth
ing which savors Of class legislation
can be of lasting benefit
LIST. Set forth clearly what meas
ures are wanted. making only moder-
ate demands. Radical measures repel.
I'd. Make plain the fact that present
laws are enforced yet inadequate
Apparent errors are easily corrected
Sd. Let legislators know that a sec
ton or class is united and favorable
action will be taken. Concerted effort
tells
4th The wish of the individual
must be second to that of the commu-
nifty. There must be unanimity of
thought and purpose. Results hinge
IN volume of influence. Resolutions
don't count.
9Th. Cease talking about hardships.
charging same to unfavorable or class
legislation.
9th. Recognize the services of every
legislator and bear in mind that to the
Indebted Tor much of the legislation
favorable to agriculture.
9Th. Concentrate on one or two
measures and present solid front
until the act is passed and its worth
clearly demonstrated by honest en-
forcement.
Laws which will result in the
wiser expenditure of public funds
on the highway, insure the more just
and equitable valuation of all property
according to its earning capacity Sc
cure increased advantages to school
children in rural sections, and the free |
delivery of mail daily. were presented |
rs worthy attention.
J. N. Barton. Windsor endorsed |
what had been said. urged that the |
highway tax be made a money tax, |
spoke strongly against the extension |
IF commissions and for the more eco
aomical administration of public
affairs.
Ovcrseer A. r. Clifford Winthrop, |
condemned in unmeasured terms the
present laxity of public sentiment on
the liquor question, and urged steps
looking to a re-awakening on this
great question.
w. H. Keith, Winthrop, brought out
strcng points in support of the claim
made for activity ard united effort on
he part of the farmers showing how
avs which would promote agriculture
would bless the State.
The next meeting will be held with
Grange, Dec. 3.