The sun., 1898-12-18

the glorious cause of agriculture, and for
the social moral and material welfare Of
the agriculturists. We are here from the
different parts of the State to learn les
sons and to devise ways and means for
exerting the influence and usefulness Of
our order. There never was time when
the benefits of organization were more
appreciated by those pursuing these vo-
cations. The interest," of the individual
is protected by the combined efforts of all
engaged in the same calling. Never be-
fore was the power of organization more
necessary and urgent for the welfare and
advancement OF the farmer, and we can
scarcely engage iii a more patriotic and
praiseworthy work than that of bringing
the honest, toiling, plain people OF the
farm, into the moral and inspiring intiu-
ence of the grange for the study OF the
questit MS OF the day, and for the solution
of the varied problems now before the
people. By pursuing safe, progressive
course our order has reached a high posi-
tion in the estimation OF the people.
Realizing our opportunities and re-
sponsbilities let US continue to COM
mand respect by applying ourselves to
the accomplishment of the noble pur-
poses of our organization.
An interesting account of the recent
session of the National Grange was
given, showing that the order is held in
high esteem by all classes OF people, es-
pecially IN the northern and western
parts OF our country. The order is large
and flourishing in many States and the
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In Delaware the order is doing good
work, but is not increasing in member
ship.
1t is the duty Of the farmers to come
to the front in matters of legislation, and
the welfare Of the State demands ii, to
participate in the study OF the com plex
question OF society and state, the solu.
ton of which will be for the veal or woe
Of the best civilization the world has
ever seen. The order has done much in
creating and leading public thought, in
securing just legislation, and while we
must insist that laws already secured
shall be eniorced-other legislation is
needed.
National legislation appears to be
needed to prevent the adulteration of
iOoO, AhCoiSAiC ohSA oViiCt dIUlClcb. luNcS-
tigation has shown that the practice ls
extensive, the object being to undersell
competitors. 1t cheapens the products o.
the farm and discredits our products al
home and abroad.
Gambling in margins and futures, OF
otherwise, should be prohibited. The
Interstate Commerce law should bt
amended. The people of the country are
to be congratulated, and the grange il
particular, has just cause for pride thai
the Antitrust law has been sustained
by the Superior Court in the trial agains
the Joint Traffic Association. There arr
said to be l5l trusts, with a combined
capital of two billions of dollars. Tht
; law should be perfected, il necessary
, and vigorously enforced until the toilin,
; millions should be freed from payinj
tribute to the gigantic combines Of mel
and money. Further appropriations ar,
. needed for the extension of free mail de
. livery in the country districts The peo
: pie Of Delaware have been noted for con
servatism, but the time has come 10
! safe progression.
The new Constitution contains man,
a provisions in the direction we hsy
. sought. First and foremost we have ha,