Evening journal., 1913-12-09

der, we fnd these definite statements.
TO foster mutual understanding and
cooperation. and for our business
interests we desire to bring producers
and consumers. farmers and manufac-
turers into the most direct and friend
IN relations possible" The failures
that have been made have been mag
nifed TO the discredlt of the great
good accomplished The time has
come when in order TO meet the great
combinations OF today. with which the
farmers must deal, more compre-
hensive system OF cooperation Is nee
eesary. The prices of farm products.
while advancing. are not keeping pace
with those in other lines OF production.
nor Is the farmer today receiving "A
just share Of the dollar that tho ult-
mate consumer is compelled 10 pay
for his products. Your executive COM
mittee is at all times ready to assist
and to arrange for the purchase Of
goods whenever the demand would
seem to warrant You In return
should stand by the committee in its
business arrangements whenever
practicable. not only for your sown
benefit and protection but FOR the pro-
/ lection of the order az large. An ex-
change column will probably be OPEN
ed in the National Grange Monthly In
the near future. which. If properly
handled. should do much 10 aid in the
! proper exchange OF farm products
among our members.
Parcel Post.
"The parcel post law, enacted by
Congress. August "a. 1912. and made
operative the first Of January last
while not all that could be desired
Is great step IN advance It's provi-
sions are being carried ont better and
its benefits to the country at large
: are proving greater than even the
most sangulne OF It's supporters had
{ dared TO hope We should see to n
that the powers of the postmaster
general in extending the service are In
nowise curtailed and that further leg.
islation be secured that the service be
made more liberal both as to rates
: and size OF packages transported.
Direct Senatorial Election.
! "rhe order halls with delight the fact
Z that the constitutional amendment pro.
viding for direct election OF Unite,
Z States senators has been ratified by a
sufficient number OF States. and is now
! in operation. We have worked long and
E earnestly for this change, and it is with
feeling OF Just pride that we note itl
! adoption
I Steps in Temperance.
E "rhe cause of temperance is still on
of tho most vital questions of the day
r lThe Webb. Kenyon law and the Haze
s anti shipping law ere great step IN ad
h. vance Both have thus far stood tn
" tests Of the court and are being gene
n ally accepted II Is 10 he hoped tbs
IS MARYLAND viii now close the way 10 q
NJ stream that is constantly flowing ov
"a our borders. The gfcntest railoads
M the country no longer permit The use
.e intoxicating liquors hy their employ
he and there is nothing more danger'
ap- than the person who, under the INF
In ence Of liquor. Is permitted 20 drive
de- automobile upon our public highwf
ro We also NOTE with pleasure that one
oe our ahlesf sisters II the honored pr'
ibe dent of the State Woman's Christ
ve. Tcmncrance Union
IRE Legislation.
al "ID accordance with a res0luti
nj passed at the last annual session
.flris Grange. a legislative committ
he was appointed to look after pendir
e. legislation, particularly appertainir
e to the good of the people at lare
IA and TO the business of agricultur
10 This committee performed their dt
j. ties in a careful and diligent manne
y and at a minimum cost desire