Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-09-29

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..r.r Of the Farmers Union for that
s.etion Of the State, Mr.. Harrington
n,onounds a question something like
,bis. "Haye the farmers right to or
ganize, and why|
The writer has always taken the af-
srmatiye side OF this question, and not
onlv accords the right, but emphasizes
,be necessity of organization for the
agricultural classes. In organization
.n classes assume normal condition.
Or government is founded upon Or
r,nizaton, and the two great political
p,rties struggling for control today are
orcanizations without an equal in the
history of the world. Fraternal organ
iyatioDs with millions of members ex-
Ist in the United States and grow
stronger year by year. Capital, with
Is hundreds Of branches, is thoroughly
organized and stands together as unit
when It's interests are threatened The
insurance companies, as shown by re-
cent developments, were bound by COM
mon interests and provided immense
finds to influence legislation and per-
5rm other service when required. In
i, own State those commonly inter-
/ have organizations that are not
ID to wane in interest. The
h., newspaper men, druggists,
.m, As, doctors, dentists, pharmacists,
oil mill men, lumbermen and others
have their organizations that are kept
up for specific purpose, that OF con-
certed action in the accomplishment OF
ends to be desired.
Then the farmer not only has the
right to organize for the furthering of
bis interest, but it is imperative that he
do so for bis protection when it Is seen
that all other interests are thoroughly
IN accord and with strong organizations
to secure what they desire. Fifteen
years ago the writer virtually penned
these same words to the county paper
In support of an organization then
being effected in his home county. At
that time the contention was made that
the rapid organization OF other inter-
ests made it imperative for the farmer
to organic for his protection as the
day would eventually come when he
would be the only man without protec-
ton and would fall prey to the organ
bed interests. This has come to pass,
tine proving the correctness of the
prediction The farmers are today at
the mercy of combined and organized
interesls, and while they are the found
alton or producers of all wealth, have
less organization than any other.
However a change is taking place that
augurs well for them in the near future,
They are beginning to realize that
they, too must band together for pro-
lection OF their mutual interests, and
thousands Of them are entering hearth
lY into the movement. The Farmers
Union is gaining members by the thou
sands and other organizations with
similar purpose are also doing an ex-
eellent work That there are number
OF such organizations does not mean
that the effect will be less marked, but
each has It's more specific purpose, and
the end being striven for Is practically
the same Some day In the near future
We may expect to see an amalgamation
OF all In one immense union, still dele
eating to each division the work for
which 1t was primarily organized. Such
mas been the course pursued by the la
DOR organizations that are the pendu-
iums today that tend to check the whirl
Of immense organizations of wealth
mat are powerful beyond conception.
With the agricultural people organized
IN sections to represent the various in
'erests and the whole amalgamated into
one immense union for the general
good, there can be no doubt of the ben
ehcial effect to follow. The organisa-
'lOn OF one interest serves as q check
70 others that are not similarly inter-
eSled, and will result in conferences
Where much is at stake instead of ar
o'rary action which might be taken
otherwise.
The agricultural classes undoubtedly
nave the right to organize for the pro-
lection OF their interests, and more
.nan that, the necessity of organization
Is made more imperative every day by
.ne organization of other interests.
mississippi is doing well along this line,
and the growing strength OF her farm
CTS in their efforts is source of salts
'actlon to all who have the best inter
"" OF the State at heart. The founda-
uon for a great work is being well laid
aud the cooperation of the people to
ue benefited isdesired by those actively
In the work.
Meridian Is working hard to have
Oae OF the three rifle ranges to be fur
niShed by the National government lo-
Oa'ed in that city, and the Meridian
way OF going after things usually lands
the prize.
an analysis of the nrtesian water re-
.e''ly secured at Eden, in Yazoo coun-
w proves 1t to be excellent for all Vur-
PSes. The we'll is 800 feet in depth.
~ahy improvements are noted in the
piace' street lamps and other convent
'H'eS being provided by the citizens.
A''a hena has just landed a veneer
punt that will cost 100000 for the
yu'lulng and machinery alone, to say
aO'i'lng OF the money that will be neces-
sas TO run the business. The plant
ss ' manufacture veneer from the mag
"'eht Il timber that Is so abundant in
NJ, e vicinity of Itta Beaa and will en-
@ p,oy large number a men. This is
H. la''e : . victory for this snterprising lit
II L ue'la city, a number of points being
uIa0' Sompetltion for the location Of the