Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-16
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| resolution favoring the election of United
States senators by direct vote of the peo-
pie which was referred to the committee
on legislation.
Mrs. Amanda NJ. Horton reported for the
committee on badges and regalia. appointed
at the previous session. recommending the
for officers of the National Grange. Upon
motion of N. j. Bachelor of New
Hampshire, the provision for badges was
stricken out and new regalias ordered for
officers and delegates of the national organ
ization. The committee was instructed to
report upon a suitable regalia at the pres
ent session. The discussion upon this ques-
ton was participated In by Jewett of Mas
sachusetts Bachelor of New Hampshire,
Ellis of Ohio James Draper of Massachu-
sets. Mrs. NJ. J. Worthen of California:
Connecticut and National Master Jones.
G. ". Worthen of California introduced
an amendment to the constitution in re-
gard to representation in state oranges.
which was referred to the appropriate COM
mittee.
Upon motion of W. c. Jewett OF Massa-
chusetts. session devoted to the good of
the order was called for Saturday afternoon
at { clock. and committee. consisting of
Jewe3t, Horton and Worthen, was appoint
ed to arrange the program.
The report of the executive committee
was submitted by E. B. Norris of New
York, chairman, and ]. ]. Woodman of
Michigan, secretary. The report deals
with such subjects as the extension Of the
order, cooperation and legislation. One part
of the report reviews the history of the
National Grange in financial matters and
cites the fact that there has been but two
treasurers since the formation of the or
ganiZatioa. The first of these was Mr.. F.
NJ. Mcdowell Of Wayne, n. Y. and upon
his death Mrs. Mcdowell was elected to the
office and still retains the position. Mr..
Mcdowell was one of the seven founders of
the order.
Financial Showing.
1t was stated that at the close of the
fiscal year, September 80, 1900. the funds
of the National Grange were follows:
Farm mortgages s36. S}5; farms sold on con-
tract, 1900; farm taken on mortgage, S.
$500; deposited in fiscal agency, $3.50. IS;
deposited in bank, 81 $50; total cash assets.
$5I, OS2N6.
At the close of the preceding fiscal year
the cash assets were So, Ss2 SO, making the
Increase during the year of $1.249.73.
The total expenditures for extension of
the order during the year was $3,207.2i.
leaving an unexpended balance of 1872. IS
of the amount appropriated, which will re-
vert to the National Grange treasury.
In closing the report the committee says:
THE question is often asked what is the
necessity for the National Grange to carry
So large an amount OF funds! 1t seems
proper that the inquiry should be answered.
ton of delegates representing all farmers
organizations in the United States claiming
to be national. met in Chicago for the pur-
pose of consolidating into one grand farm
ers organization and 1t was found that the
National Grange was the only one that had
any funds in its treasury. The proposition
was made that II the National Grange
would change its name and turn over its
500, 900 into a common treasury all the other
organiza,io would come in. The dele
gates from the National Grange did not
deem it wise to approve or recommend such
action. 1t was understood. however. that
the other organizations did consolidate, but
have not met since and probably never will
meet.
IF the history of the score or more of
farmers organizations that have sprung
into existence since the National Grange
was organized. f1ourished for a while and
then ceased to exist, could be written, it
would be found that they died for want of
funds. No organization of the kind can
live and prosper without a sound financial
backing. The investments of the National
Grange set apart as permanent fund to
meet any emergency. whlch may arise,
gives confidence. influence, character.
strength and stability to the order which
could he secured in other way. 1t Is
not possible that any member of the order
entertains for a moment an idea that the
contribution of cents year in dues is a
hardship. and yet that little nickel, paid
yearly by each member. with the interest on
investments and deposits and fees for con-
ferrtng the higher degrees, produces reVe-
nUe sufficient to meet all expenses Of the
National Grange and leaves balance of
several thousand dollars to be used in ex-
tending the order. May that reserve fund
be sacredly guarded and never grow less"
Following the report of the committee,
brief addresses We're made by James Draper
and Mrs. Draper of Massachusetts. r. Fl.
Thomas of Pennsylvania, Mrs. B. =. Lord
of New York. Mrs. j. ]. Woodman of Mich
igan, and Mr.. Geo. A. Bowen Of Connecti-
cut Worthy Master Jones announced the
adoption of the amendment to the constitu-
ton providing for the election of members
of the executive committee for three years
instead Of two after which the Grange or
dered an adjournment.