Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-18
Important Subject Considered by the
National Grange.
REPRESENTATIVE OF AGRICULTURE
Its Object to Upfift the American
Farmer.
OTHER RTS READ

worthy Master Brigham opened the Ma
tional Grange at 8 o'clock this morning.
with r d. Howe as overSeer, T. Il. Smith
as chaplain and Mrs. S. H. Merrick as lady
assistant steward pro tenn. After approving
the minutes. upon Mr.. Hillery's motion,
1880 pm. was fixed as the special order for
selecting the next place of meeting
The committee on publication reported
| that the report Of yesterdays proceedings
had omitted the following resolution adopt
ed by the grange:
RESOLVED. That this National Grange
aces not and never has Endorsed what is
known as the Lubin proposition to pay ex-
port bounty on agricultural products" The
| committee was authorized to correct the
| omission.
| Mr.. Horton, from the committee on good
| of the order, submitted a report upon that
| subject. He said the Importance of the re-
port or this body Is not fully realized per-
maps from the fact that many are inclined
| to live In the past, while the order of the
| Patrons of Husbandry is ever marching
on. and by its successes and changed con-
9luohs assuming new responsibilities 1t
mas now attained thirty years of active
existence Its representatives have exnlain
ed It's declaration Of principles its achieve
| mehts and what 1t may do for the farming
pc. PIE OF the country. 1t has overcome
| opstacies, lived down prejudice and oppo-
sltioh ana now stands as the representative
Spokesman Of the agricultural interests of
the country. Gleanings from PROCEEDINGS
OF state and national meetings have been
t uaeo as .ne basis OF valuable legislation,
| the associations demands having been fire.
quentiy granted in full. From such re-
sponslble position the order should not al
| low user 10 decline. In view of the num-
Der OF reports of this body and the vast
| amount of discussion under the head of
| GOOD of the Order it might seem thai
| members We're fully informed. But the
! motto is onward" boundless field yet
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pertains to the interest of the apric,1lturaI
| 'i'ss' socially, politically and educationally.
| a Noble Aim.
| hateVer may be the ideal of Euronean
| enlightenment, in this country it should
| stand for that equilibrium which guaran
lees TO the humbest toiler the full benefit
ana enjoyment of his labors The produc-
ing classes. above all, should critically
study the various propositions presented for
their Endorsement lest behind their prom
inent features there is concealed q nrinci
pie tendlrs toward those class distinctions
"hlch exist across the water against
winch they have been so often warned
trusts, combines and corporate greed are
aggressive and persistent, and are a menace
20 the rights of the people. Can the farm
er rest In quiet with the handwriting on
the wall, Your children and chiidren's
children will gradually settle to lower
planes In the social sphere because of
|
of other nations repeat itself here unless
you are vigilant noW?'
The order Of the Patrons of Husbandry
mas come to save the farmer said the re-
port, from this doom. Other classes COM
bine and work in harmony for their pro-
lection. Other classes will not take care of
the farmer-he must take care of himself
To lament existing conditions Is useless
Education Is the watch word. to learn
what Is best for the farmer and unitedly
stand for it.
Suggestions were also offered in regard
to beautifylng and adjoining the home Of
the grange, the grange hall of subordinate
oranges, and for such convenences will
encourage attendance.
Mr.. Reardon from committee on consti-
tuition and bylaws, reported adversely a
motion to amend article 8. section =. relat-
ing to state grange representation. The
report was adopted. The same committee
reported adversely upon the proposed dual
representation in the National Grange.
The report was sustained.
Worthy High Priest Bowen announced
meeting of the seventh degree tonight at
Gao Mr.. Smith desired information as to
action Of the National Grange executive
committee on the question of cotton tare.
Mr.. Rhone said the committee took no &C
ton during the past year.
The Order Of Business.
Mr.. Horton offered a resolution, which
was adopted. changing the order of bust
ness after today SO as to provide for three
sessions daily-the second session to begin
at 2:3G pm. He also offered resolution
requiring that all resolutions for reference
shall be presented before the close of to-
days session.
Mr.. Wilson Of Illinois, from the committee
on dormant oranges. made an exhaustive
report which was adopted. In the course
of it he said that If this grange could Sc
cure the reorganization of the dormant
oranges 1t would have accomplished a
great work. He believed in cooperation,
mutual life and fire insurance, reciprocity
between the eastern and western and
southern farmers. by which exchanges of
products could be arranged. He urged the
grange to assist in building up the oranges
in weak states
Mrs. Sarah c. Baird, from the committee
on education, reported back with indorse-
ment resolution of Mr.. Hillery of Ore
gon. urging an exchange of grange litera-
ture, which was concurred in. She also re-
ported, with recommendation that the mat
ter be referred to the executive committee
for action. that portion of the worthy lee
turer's report in relation to dialogues and
literature. The report was adop..L.
In the course OF her paper Miss Baird
said: City advantages for country schools
should be the rallying cry Of educa-
tional campaign The chances now are
against their receiving more than an ele-
mentary education.
European countries and England, al
though behind us in some lines Of educa-
ton, are far ahead of us in teaching ele-
mentary principles of agriculture TO the
children of the farm.
THE high schools should be accessible
10 all who have completed creditably their
elementary course, either in city or coun-
try.
Massachusetts has made the support of
high schools compulsory in all places Of a
certain population and valuation. By
recent act of legislature every town in the
state is now compelled to pay tuition for
the high school instruction Of all who may
require ard prepared for it. Why not
gen6rdIv
We must insist upon a better and more
intelligent supervision Of these schools;
county and state superintendent should be
educ ational experts of proved capacity,
who's personality should be felt in every
school, and who will organize committee
boards and teachers into councils for pur-
poses of consultation and support. From
the records We find that the states that
nave adopted the free text books, by each
district purchasing its own books by Off
cial contract, give nothing but laudatory
reports; giving in city and country in.
creased attendance, greater variety of
DC cks, ETC.. at greatly reduced cost.
We recommend that a vigorous depart
ment of pedagogcs De estahlrnnan III every
first-class secondary school for training OF
its graduates. The question of how to keep