Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-11-13
THE GRANGE MEETS.
Worthy Master Brigham's Report
to the Patrons o. Husbandry.
BREWERS CONFER ABOUT KANSAS.
They Discuss Plan OF Attack TO 10 Made
on the Prohibitory Laws ut the Com
Ing Session OF the Legislature
doctors In Session.

HARRISBURG, Pa., Nov. 1.-The Ma
tional Grange, Patrons Of Husbandry,
convened yesterday in the supreme
court chamber. Delegates from a.
most all the states represented in the
national body were present National
Master j. II. Brigham, assistant secre.
tary of agriculture, was in the chair.
The morning session was short and
was devoted to prcliminaries. The re-
port of the treasurer, Mrs. E. 5. Nc.
Dowell, of New York, showed the
finances of the order to be in n salts
factory condition, with larger
amount of funds on hand than the
previous year. Secretary Trimble's re-
port showed al new oranges and
nearly 100 congratulations. The re-
ports OF state masters were received.
Worthy Master Brigham submitted
his annual report He said:
We have reason to rejoice over the marked
Improvement In the prices Of most products OF
the farm. The prices now received are not
burdcnsomc TO the consumer, but are rcmuncr-
alive to the farmer and II maintained will
lands. Congress will undoubtedly be urged by
interested associations to appropriate large
sums OF money to build dams, reservoirs and
canals for the purpose Of irrigating the arid
lands OF the west II II not the policy OF our
grange TO cspouse the cause OF any political
party or indorsc the policies advocated by
either, hut when the people have settled the
questions ut issue we accept their decision and
try TO secure for agriculture fair treatment In
the legislation carrying into effect the
policy Endorsed by the people In pursu-
ancc OF this policy We urged upon the
members OF congress the Importance OF deal
Ing fairly with the agricultural schedules Of
the measure lately enacted into law l nm
glad TO say that our suggestions and recon-
mcndations received due consideration. md
farmers will be able to Judge for themselves
whether such legislation has been beneficial TO
them or otherwise. The National Grange Is
on record in favor Of electing United States
senators by direct vote OF the people. I am
sure we will make no backward step In the
matter until the constitution Is amended 10
provide for II. Until that Is DONE We should
insist that the people have the right, In some
measure. to express their preference for candi-
dates. which will undoubtedly be regarded as
binding upon the Legislators Of the dominant
party.
BREwERs CONFER ABOUT KANSAS.
KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Nov. ll.-All
brewers of the city and representatives
OF the big breweries that have head
quarters here were in conference for
several hours yesterday discussing the
plan of attack on the prohibitory laws
of Kansas to be made ut the session of
the legislature they believe Gov.
Leedy will call during the winter.
The brewers decided it costs too much
to run their business in Kansas under
the prohibitory laws. The worm has
turned, and the brewers claim 1t is
better and cheaper to make final
stand and get some hocus pocus action
of the Legislature that will unsettle
the law, than to continue doing bust
ness under cover and paying for the
shelter. They want to supply the
malt extract that is required for Kan
sas, but they are tired Of supporting
the politicians who have always been
on hand to fix" things for them.
DOCTORS IN SESSION.
ST. LOUIS, Nov. 1.-THE attendance
at the second days session of the
Southern Surgical and genealogical
association was larger than the first,
for score of belated members arrived
during the day. Yesterdays pro-
gramme attracted many local physi-
clans, who joined freely in the discus
sion of papers. President johnson
made his annual address, taking for
his subject, 1.-THE Prevalence of Spe-
cialism and Who Shall BE Special ists?"