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THE MORNING OBEGONIAN, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 1904.
STRONG
Great Throng at the
National Grange.
BIG DEMQNSTRATIQNTODAY
Three Final Degrees Will Be
Conferred.
GAVEL PRESENTED TO MASTER
Symbol of High Office Is Made From
Wood of Historic Tree Resolu
tions Denouncing Cigarettes
and Oleomargarine.
Yesterday's attendance at the 'National
Grange convention went up to nearly
SOGO. Today bids fair to bring the largest
numbers, owing to the fact that the three.
final degrees will be conferred this after
noon at the Empire Theater. Trfe ses
e Ions are growing more enthusiastic and
much business is being transacted at
every session.
There was no evening session last
night, the various committees needing
time for their rep6rts. The Armory Hall
tv as thrown open after 5 o'clock to the
general public and the visitors held Im
promptu receptions among themselves.
Many speeches were made, and songs were
sung, the, occasion being one of the most
enjoyable' of the informal gatherings so
far during the week.
Assistant Steward's Address.
Testerday's business began with the
Annual address of G. IV. F. Gaunt, of New
Jersey, assistant steward of the National
Grange:
Another year in the work of our order has
-closed, and v are called together In annual
session to review the pact and' plan for "the
future prosperity of our noble-i order. If wo
farmers wish to reap an abundant harvest, we
must plan wisely. So it is with the Grange
workr If we hope to make our order more pro
rreselve all over the Nation, we must follow
closely on the same line. Spur the strong
ones on n their good work, which they have
so well in hand; give special care and encour
agement to those who are weak and falling by
the wayside. Visit them -personally and point
out to them the necessity of more thoroughly
understanding" the teachings of our ritual and
caution, them to ever bear la mind that our
motto is "Onward." We must never go back-
ward.
The Order of the Patrons -of Husbandry has
come as the savior of the farmer. The good
of the order demands that we use. it for our
protection, and that in our councils we take
such action as will result in educating our
members to that point of independence so es
sential in bringing about a more united action
by farmers. To these ends, the order must be
perpetuated.
Let jot its motto and watchword be mean
ir.glessL hut let us all address ourselves in the
future, as In the past, to the upbuilding of
the proud fabric of human brotlferhood until
it. Indeed, shall be In comparison, however
feeble, like the tree of life for healing
breaches anion!; the nations. "When that
long-promised day shall come at last, the
ewords of strife and discord shall be beaten
Into elows hares of serviceability that shall
break up the fallow ground of human greed,
passion and indifference.
It should be our aim to keep our order fore
most in the mind and thought of the public.
Address of Worthy Gatekeeper.
B. C. Patterson, of Connecticut, worthy
gatekeeper, made an address.
"The dlutles of gatekeeper are many
requiring familiar qualifications. He must
be prompt and also a bearer of Informa
tlon, ready to give advice and information
pertaining to all phases of Grange work
also all matters of public importance.
sincerely hope that my future relations
with the National Grange may be as
pleasant and enjoyable in the years to
come as in the past.
"The reports from the several Grange
masters showing an Increased member
ship and interest are a great pleasure to
jne; and may the good worK continue.
Founder of the Order Writes.
Immediately following these addresses
the following letter was read from the
founder of the order:
"Washington. D. C, Oct. 25. Hon. Aaron
Jones, Master of Notional Grange, and Mem
bers1 of the Same "Worthy Patrons: Permit
me to suggest that the cessions of the National
Grange he held during the month of August,
Instead of in the month of November.
"When the National Grange was permanently
organized we met in January. After several
sessions, this was changed to November, to ac
commodate the Southern members, as January
In the South is the month in which work on
the plantations Is laid out and plowing com
mences. During the past 3 years the custom of hold
ing field meetings In the Northern States has
attracted attention, and I am led to think. It
the National Grange would hold Its sessions at
that season, a very much larger number of
your members would attend to secure the
seventh degree. November Is a disagreeable
month everywhere In the North, and as you
now have a very small representation in the
South, very few, if any, will be discommoded
by the change.
I offer the suggestion for your considera
tion. It might be that during the last week
In August and the first week in September
would be best. I remain.
Tours fraternally. O. H. KELLET.
The following communications were read
and accepted, the secretary being in
structed to place them on the records of
the Grange and make suitable acknowl
edgment:
W. C. T. U. Asks Aid.
Portland. Or., Xov. 16. To the Patrons of
Husbandry, in Annual Session: "We, the "Wom
an's Christian Temperance Union of Oregon,
extend to you their hearty, cordial greeting to
this fair metropolis of Oregon.
We welcome you as one of the forces making
for purer customs, better laws and happier
homes.
We Heartily Indorse the many reforms you
are organised to bring about, especially those
tending to lift agriculture to 1U proper place.
foremost among the sciences.
We are in hearty accord with your effort to
secure postal savings hanks.
We earnestly ask your prayerful considera
tion and hearty co-operation In the effort we
are putting forth to banish intoxicating drinks,
and gambling devices from the agricultural
lairs of our land. T to the end that these great
Important gatherings may educate up. rather
than down.
We hid you God -e peed, and may the wisdom
of the all-wise Father, who ever leads all
things good, be with too In your deliberations.
MRS. L. F. ADDITON. President.
Greetings From the Woman's Club.
Portland, Or., Nov. 17. To the Officers and
Members of the National Grange: The Wom
an's Club send greetings and hopes that your
stay among us may be one of great profit and
pleasure.
If in any way it lies within the power of
our organization to contribute to the pleasure
of visiting women, we hold ourselves at your
service. A member of our publicity commit
tee will be at your sessions, and will he
ready at any tlmo to accompany strangers over
the city, to the stores or places of amuse
ment where your resident members are other
wise etwaged and such .services are desired.
Beltv)rc that we are. both workinc to the
one ret . tka tralvMMl bretiwtheod
man, -aad throach'tbat to -the- honor of tbs
Creator, we remain.
Fraternally yours,
MRS. P. J. MANN. President.
Historical Society Rooms Open.
To the Officers and. Members of the National
Grange: As secretary of the Oregon Pioneer
Association, and assistant secretary of the
Oregon Historical Society, I most earnestly
invite yoa to visit the rooms of the Historical
Society, in the City Hall, fourth floor, reached
by an elevator, at any time suiting your con
venience. There you may see some of the ob
jects which had a part in subduing the con
ditions which confronted the founders of this
great commonwealth, when they began colon
izing this region in 2S34.
GEORGE H. HIMES.
Fraternal letters were read, from "W. I
Richardson, past state master of Tennes
see, and Edmund Braddock, past stato
master of New Jersey. These letters con
veyed the best wishes of the writers and
words of counsel and encouragement to
the members now in session and the order
at large.
State Masters' Reports.
' Seven state masters made reports upon
the Condition of their respective charges.
They were from New York, "Washington,
Illinois, Missouri, Delaware, Colorado and
"Vermont.
lliinol8 Gains Members.
Oliver "Wilson, state master of Illinois:
We have added eight Granges to our roll
during tbeyear. and increased, our membership
about 20 per cent. The profits to the member
ship, so far as reported for the three Quarters
past, by co-operation in buying supplies and
disposing of products, was about 1 per ceni
as compared with the local prices. Our deal
ings reach from the disposing of products In
the East to the buying of fruit in Washington
and California. We jJso find that the Granges,
as a rule, which practice business co-operation
are more active along other lines or uraago
work, pro vine that the true mission of tne
Grange Is to look after the general welfare of
its members.
Our field meetings were the most successful
ever held, although we failed in securing out
side help. In every meeting reported, satisiac-
tory results were obtained, botn in point or.
numbers and interest manifested. Our Grange
plans are becoming more general and popular.
and are awakening and reaching a class wnica
we have been unable to interest heretofore.
They are -ell conducted on a high moral plane.
the object being development, and not now 10
filch the most money out of the public
Llterarv contests have become common ana
have proved interesting and beneficial, creating
a healthy rivalry among members and adjoin-
lng Granges.
Missouri Grange Prospers.
State Master C. O. Ralne, of Missouri,
reported that the order in hlg state has
maintained Itself In a good condition dur
ing the past year.
'Almost without exception the subordi
nate Granges have gained in member
ship," he said, "and our mutual fire and
lightning insurance company is prosper
ous and is growing in favor.
"The Grange' is still working in har
mony with the Stato Board of Agricul
ture, whoso work is growing in popular
ity and favor with the farmers.
"The next session of the State Grange
will be held at La Grange and will prob
ably be attended by Aaron Jones, Gover-
nor Bachelder, G. B. Horton. Oliver "Wil
son and other National officers. '
Field Work Vigorous in Delaware.
State Master Samuel H. Derby, of Dcla
ware, reported that field work has re
ceived more attention than ever in his
state. Governor Bachelder, of New Hamp
shire, visited the Granges there and gave
valuable instruction. The state has one
colllegc receiving both state and National
aid. Thla institution has close ties with
the Delaware State Grange, and last De
cember opened Its doors and entertained
the State Grange In Its annual session.
Mr. Derby said:
We aim to keep our members posted
prices, and where possible make contracts.
thereby saving large sums.
Even when our members do not take ad
vantage of the actual contracts, yet the fact
that such contracts exist operates to protect
them from extortion.
For years fire insurance has been furnished.
at cost by the Delaware State Grange Mutual
Tire Insurance Comnanv.
The Peninsula Horticultural Society, a child
of the Grange, has been a great success, run
ning over state lines and uniting portions of
two others.
Colorado Reports Progress.
J. A. Newcomb, state maBter of Colo
rado, reports:
Progress has been made. The executive com.
mlttee of our State Grange offers prizes to
Granges for Increased -membership, and a great
lncreast In numbers is assured. The standing
of the membership and the order Is being rec
ognized. Seven members were recently elected
to the Stat legislature. The Insurance feature
Is most prosperous, the farmers more than
ever recognizing Its stability and are receiving
its benefits.
Valuable Work In Vermont.
State Master C. i. Bell, of Vermont, sub
mltted the following:
The- order In Vermont still continues to be
doliur something of value. One hundred sub
A YEAR'S WORK OF THE GRANGE
THE report of the executive commit- i
tee, the most important of the
Grange committees, ably handles
many of the questions that confront the
Grange:
Tour committee met at Rochester, N. T..
at the close of the 37th annual session, and
organized as follows: Chairman. E. B. Nor
ris, New Tork; secretary, C J. Bell, Ver
mont; subcommittee on loans, Aaron Jones,
Indiana, and F. A. Derthick. Ohio.
The National master was directed to have
eharce of the lecture fund. The unsettled
business following the 37th session was closed
and directions given for the bOOO copies or.
proceedings to be printed by the New Era
Company. Springfield, O. This closed the
business immediately following the National
Grange in Rochester, N. T.
The committee next met in St. Louis March
11-13, to consider the resolution of instruc
tions to procure headquarters at the Louisi
ana Purchase Exposition to be held in St.
Louis, Mo., from May 1, 1904, to Decem
ber 1, 1904.
Brother C O. Ralne, worthy master ot the
Missouri State Grange, met with the com
mittee to confer with and assist them if
possible, as advised by his state Grange, in
carrying ont the arrangements.
After looking about the grounds and build
ings to quite an extent, rooms In the Wash
ington College building were agreed upon
for our use. The exact rooms were to be
named to us early in June and to be ready
for our use before September 1, which was
the date the committee thought best to open
headquarters. In th meanwhile the com
mittee could be advertising the location of
headquarters and arranging for keeping the
same. Brother Jones and Brother Ralne
were made a subcommittee to arrange in de
tail and make the rooms ready. Brother
Ralne stated before the committee that the
Missouri State Grange would superintend the
1 furnishing and decorating of the Grange
headquarters.
Monument to Founders.
Tour committee, acting under Instructions
of the National Grange, considered the mat
ter of the erection of a monument to the
memory of the seven founders ot the order.
On motion ot urotner jones was deter
mined that the emblem or marker be a
sheaf of wheat with the shepherd's crook and
key and the letters P. of H. The monument
to have this inscription:
"Erected la honor and to the memory of
the several founders of the order: William
Saunders. John Trimble. O. H.. Kelley. F. M.
McDowell, W. A. Thompson. W. M. Ireland.
A. B. Grosch, assisted by Miss Carrie Hall."
The cost of the monument. Including mark
ers ior the graves of the founders, is not to
exceed $23,000. and the committee reeom
mnrt that: all subordinate and Pomona
Granges la the United States be requested
to contribute a sum not leas than S2 each,
and that all State Granges be requested to
contribute not less than $50 each, and that
the same be forwarded to the secretary of
the National Grango and his receipt taken
therefor and that the National Grange con
tribute uch sum as tneir wisaom may
think nroDcr.
Tour committee recommends that the sev
eral sums contributed be monthly turned
over to the treasurer "X the National Granx
and the treasurer's receipt takes, therefor
aA that sail fas bs bald m a srecJal
ordinate Granges have in roost instances held
two meetings each month. The 13 Pomona
Granges held at least four meetings each dur
ing the year, several of them monthly. At
nearly all the meetings a programme Is pre
viously arranged, so that the meetings are not
only interesting, hut profitable to the member
ship. During the year ending November 1. 13 new
Granges have been organized. This month the
addition to the membership will make the net
gain fully 1000.
At the Pomona Grange lately organized in
Cornwall. Addison County, 223 charter mem
bers were present for initiation. Wo trust this
organization will thrive. The only hindrance
la sight is that it was named "The C J. Bell
Pomona Grange.""
My visits during the year show the meetings
well attended, a large amount of Interest man
ifested. The standing of the organizations
ranks with the beet. Their Influence is for
good, for a more prosperous and intelligent
agriculture, cheerful and happy homes.
Report of Executive Committee.
Immediately following the noon recess
the executive committee submitted Its
annual report, covering in detail Its work
during the year past, since the last annual
meeting at Rochester. N. T. It was very
comprehensive and showed the order to
be flourishing beyond all expectations.
Two resolutions were read, one con
demning cigarettes, the other supporting
the Grout law against spurious butter.
Cigarettes Are Condemned.
The committee on resolutions reported
the following resolution, introduced by "W.
T". Hill, of Pennsylvania, and recom
mended Its approval:
Whereas The cigarette habit is ruining
scores of our young men; be it
Resolved, That we ask the National Grange
to co-operate with us in an effort to have a
law passed prohibiting the manufacture cr
sale of cigarettes or cigarette papers within
the United States.
The committee further recommended the In
dorsement of the resolution by the several
state Granges and the legislative committee
of the National Grange, with a view toward
abolishing the evil.
Supporting Grout Bill.
"W F. HIIL master, of the Pennsylvania
State Grange, presented a resolution bear
ing upon the Grout law, now in operation.
The resolution will bo adopted unani
mously. It follows:
Whereas, The workings of the Grout law have
demonstrated that this is an eminently fair
and wise measure in the Interest of both tfc
producers of butter and of the coniutuer. as
well, and.
Whereas. The Olco Trust threatens an at
tempt to repeal this law at the coming session
of Congress: therefore be it
Resolved. That the National Grange, which
was eo instrumental In securing the passage
of the Grout bill, directs its leglslaUve com
mittee to take such steps as may appear to
be necessary in all units of the Grange or
ganizationfor the preservation of this law in
its present form.
Presentation of Gavel.
Just before the close of the afternoon
session a pleasing incident took plaoe.
Hon. J. T. Apperson, of Oregon City,
presented the National master a gavel
of historical inteerst in the following
words:
Worthy Master and Members of the National
Grange, Patrons of Husbandry:
I desire to present to you and your successors
in office this gavel. It is made of historic
wood. The head of the gavel is made of wood
taken from an apple tree. Alvln F. Waller, a
Methodist minister "and a missionary, came to
this territory by way of Cape Horn, and ar
rived. In Oregon In June, 1840.
The seed from which this tree was grown
was planted by Mr. Waller after his arrival In
Oregon. When this tree was less than a year
old It was presented by Mr. Waller to Gus-
tavus Hints, another Methodist minister and a
missionary, who came to Oregon in the same
shin with Mr. Waller. At the time this
young tree was presented, Mr. Hlncs was llv
lng In the parsonage . at Oregon City. This
building was near the northwest corner of
block 25. fronting on Main street, and Just
south, of Seventh street. This tree was trans
planted by Mr. Hlncs near the corner of this
building, where it stood for over 60 years, and
during that time It never failed annually to
produce and mature an abundant crop of red
apples, such as Oregon alone can produce.
These apples were frequently. In an early day.
sold for a dollar apiece.
Many, it not all of the leading men who took
part in the early Battlement and development
of this state have been sheltered beneath the
shade of this tree; and. from time to time dis
cussed the questions relative to the mainte
nance of themselves and those with whom
they were associated in the settlement and de.
vejopment of this country. The first Protestant
church erected on the Pacific Coast was at this
place. Some years since, when making prcpara
tions for the construction or a new church at
this point, this tree was dug up and destroyed.
The old church buildln was turned halt
around, moved back to the east of the present
church, where it now stands, fronting on Sev
enth street.
The handle of this gavel is made from the
wood of a cherry tree that was brought grow
lng In a wagon across the plains In the Sum
mer of 1847. Mr. Henderson duelling In this
year crossed the plains, with his family, with
ox teams. He also brought with him, growing
In boxes of earth, the first grafted fruit trees
that were Introduced into this country. Mr.
fund until $25,000 be raised, then and not
till then steps be taken to erect the said
monument.
At this meeting partial arrangements for
the 3Sth session to be held in Portland, Or.,
were made and a contract was drawn and
forwarded to Oregon for approval:
Contract With the Oregon State Grange.
Contract entered Into by B. G. Leedy.
worthy master of Oregon State Grange, Pa
trons of Husbandry, together with the execu
tive committee of the Oregon State Grange.
B. G. Leedy, G. R. Stephenson and Austin
T. Buxton, party of the first part; with the
National Grange, by E. B. Norris. F. A.
Derthick, Aaron Jones and C J. Bell, ex
ecutive committee or tne national orange
Patrbns of Husbandry, party of the second
part.
The party of the first part desiring tno
National Grange, Patrons of Husbandry, to
hold Its next, the 3Sth annual session In the
City of Portland. Or., the party of the sec
ond part were Instructed by the National
Grange to so provide for the session if sat
isfactory arrangements could be made.
The party of the first part agrees to pro
vide suitable hotel accommodations at a
rate not to exceed 32.00 per day, suitable
tree halls both for the session and the
seventh degree, and a seventh-degree fee of
32000 paid Into the treasury of the National
Grange on or before June 15. 1904.
On July 2. 1904, your committee met in
Delta, O. Not having heard anything definite
from the management at the St. Louis Ex
position regarding headquarters, although
repeated communications naa been sent
there, the appllctaloa for headquarters was
withdrawn.
The contract sent Oregon In March having
been properly signed and Its requirements
carried out in full,. Brothers Jones and Nor
ris were made a committee to arrange for
railroad rates via St. Louts to Portland lor
those attending the National Grange.
J. H. Brigham's Funeral.
The call for the meeting of the committee
In Delta at this date was occasioned by thel
death of Brother J. H. Brlgham. past master
of the 'National Grange, and at the time ot
his death he was Assistant Secretary of the
Department of Agriculture. He was stopping-
over night at his home In Delta on his
way from Washington, D. C to St. Louis,
where be had charge ot the United States
Agricultural Department of the Exposition.
Brother Brlgham had all his lite been In
the service of agriculture, and had done
much to build up the department In bis work
as Assistant Secretary of Agriculture. The
expressions of sorrow on all sides proved how
valuable a man Brother Brlgham had been
In all that pertained to the City of Delta,
both social and industrial.
Several thousand viewed the remains that
were in a large tent on the lawn, in charge'
of the G. A. R. post, of which he was a
member, near the church which was inade
quate to accommodate bis sorrowing friends.
Tour committee attended in a body ac
companied by hundreds of others of his sor
rowing fraternal friends. At the close of
the 'service a procession was formed in
charge of C J. Bell, chief marshal, and
tho remains escorted to the cemetery, where
the Grange burial' service was perform d.
The nrocesslon was led by the Relief Corps,
followed by the G. A. R-. the Masons, the
L O. O. I".,- the active pall-bearers, the
caaket with honorary, p-brers bv Ui
LuelUnf settled on the ease bank of the Wil
lamette River, just south of this city, near the
site of the present village of Milwaukee. Some
of the original trees are yet standing.
The band encircling the head of this gavel
Is made of gold produced and mined in Oregon.
There Is inscribed thereon. "Worthy Master.
National Grange. P. of H., Portland, Or., 1004,
by J. T. Apperson."
Now, sir. allow me to present to you this
gavel, hoping that you will accept It as a
token. May it remind you and the members
of the National Grange of the esteem and high
regard we have for you and your associates.
I thank you and the members of the National
Grange for this privilege.
The worthy master was taken com
pletely by surprise, and at the close of
Mr. Apperson's address accepted the
token In behalf of the National Grange.
He referred to the gift as an emblem
of confidence and esteem and. promised
that It would bo treasured as a me
mento of the Patrons of the great
Northwest. He will use it during the
remainder of tho session here.
Memorial Services Tomorrow.
Memorial services in honor of deceased
officers of the National Grange will be
held tomorrow afternoon at Armory Hall,
commencing at 3 o'clock. The following
programme has been arranged for the
occasion:
Music by Slrter Louise Bell.
Scripture reading and prayer by National
chaplain.
Song by choir.
Remarks by Worthy Master Aaron Jones, fol
lowed by music.
Report of committee on death of Past Na
tional Pastmaster J. H. Brlgham. Remarks by
members, to be followed by laying of flowers
on altar by members of the National executive
com it tee.
Music, followed by report upon death of
Thomas Taylor. Remarks. Flowers laid upon
altar by Sister S. W. Thompson, of South
Carolina.
Music. Report upon death of S. H. Ellis, fol
lowed by remarks and laying of flowers upon
altar by Sister EL S. McDonnell.
Music. Report upon death of C W. Emery.
followed by remarks and laying of flowers upon
altar by Sister L. T. Rapp.
JUusic, followed by report upon death of W.
E. Harbaugh and bestowal of flowers by Sister
P. S. Ralne.
Music, followed by report on death of W.
Churchill and laying of flowers by Sister Mary
K. Powers.
Music, followed by report on death of Sister
Edna Brlgham and placing of flowers on altar
by Sister C M. Freeman.
Music, followed by report upon death of Sis
ter Ruth Rhodes and placing of flowers by
Sister E. W. Westgate.
Music and closing song by the Grange, to be
followed by the benediction.
Convention Notes.
A register for names of all members of
the National and State Granges and visit
ing members was opened yesterday, when
filed it will show several thousand names.
Entertaining speeches were made yes
terday by Judge R. P. Boise. President
P. S. Campbell, of the Oregon State Uni
versity; Dr. James "WIthycomb, president
of the Agricultural College; Mrs. Clara
H. "Waldo, Mrs. L. Brasch, state secretary
of California; Mrs. Mary I Howard,
state secretary of Oregon; F. C. Briggs,
state secretary of "Washington, and
Brother Smith, state lecturer of "Wash
ington.
Ladies of the "W. C. T. U. sent In a large
bouquet of chrysanthemums which were
placed upon the desk in front of the
worthy National master.
Mrs. Verna "Welch Royal favored the
audience with two more songs yesterday.
which were received with enthusiastic
encores.
A telegram was read from State Master
F. P. "Wolcott and wife, of Kentucky,
who are unable to be present. They sent
words of cheer and encouragement.
THE WINNING OF THE WEST.
State Master Wing, of Washington,
Pays Tribute to Explorers.
State Master J. O. "Wing, of "Washing
ton, made the following excellent report,
and also invited his hearers to return
next year to visit the Lewis and Clark
Fair:
Officers and members of the National
Grange: The Patrons of Washington ex
tend to you a hearty welcome to the North
west Pacific Coast. For the past year wo
have' looked forward with pleasant anticipa
tion to this occasion. We expect that the In
fiuence of this meeting will be of lasting
benefit to us; that the enthusiasm created
by this gathering of Patrons from the North.
and South, the East and west, win perme
ate our entire state and result in a large in
crease in our membership.
Tou have heard from the various delega
tions that have attended the National
Grange. from Oregon and Washington,
something of the magnificent scenery of our
country, of our fertile soli, of our produc
tive orchards, and the wonderful wealth of
our forests and mines. We hope to convince
you before your return that we have not
misrepresented these matters, and that you
will return to' your homes Impressed that th
trials and hardships endured by Lewis and
Clark 100 years ago were not In vain: that
thejtoll and privations endured by the hardy
pioneers who followed in their steps are now
j side, the relatives, then Brothers Jones and
Derthick master and chaplain, respett
lvely followed by the sisters of the Grange,
then the brothers of the Grange, and last
many hundreds of friends and neighbors.
On July 30 the committee met In Wash
ington to arrange further regarding the trip
to Portland. Or. Satisfactory railroad rates
had not yet been obtained, the subcommit-
,tee was Instructed to continue Its work un-
til reasonable rates were obtained, and all be
I Instructed to meet In St, Louis not later than
November 10, when all should be ready to
start westward.
Expeases of the Tear.
Requisitions have been drawn during the
fiscal year as follows:
Salaries .". $ 2.499.84
Miscellaneous 3,899.93
On account of loans 13.S53.00
Executive committee 739.64
Extension fund 4.475.01
National Grange session, sundry
expenses 604.74
Supplies for secretary's office 1,270.09
Contingent fund 85.00
Total amount requisitions drawn.. 327,428.75
Requisitions drawn on account of lecture
and extension fund as follows:
To Times Printing .Co., -clraulars..$ - 8.00
To Ansel Holway, work la Kentucky,
Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin. . .. 475.03
To N. J. Bachelder, services aa lec
turer and expenses 314.C5
To Pest- Express Printing Company,
papers and printing 121.00
To Aaron Jones, lecture work and ex
penses
To W. K. Thompson, lecture work
and expenses In South Carolina ..
T. J. A. Newcomb, -work in Colorado
465.59
41.74
10.00
To Tribune Printing Company, of
fice supplies ... 108.30
To Rumford Printing. Company,
printing ; 1115.94
To Samuel McGulre, work In Ken
tucky v 3.50
To J. B. Ager. work InrMaryland. .. 200.10
To C. M. Freeman, deputy fee fund.. 1600.00
Total 34475.91
Other accounts against this fund are still
outstanding.
Stock of supplies on hand la the National
Secretary's office September 30, 1904:
Digests 84
Grange melodies ........1. 410
Fourth degree manuals 2520
Fifth degree manuals, sets ........... 33
Sixth degree manuals, sets 12
Juvenile degree manuals, sets ......... .31
Dues account books .. . ............... 20
Dues receipt books . . . ..i. 29C
Treasurers receipt books ............. 590
Order books 63S
Roll books 600
Secretary's' record books 460
Treasurers account books ........... 414
Ceremonies for dedicating Grange Halls 1000
Ceremonies for laying corner-stoaes of.
Grange halls ... j... .'. 500,
German manuals .. ......v..-.. ... 133
Gavels 240
Keller's History rlW
Sixth decree certlacates National
Grange . . - M0
Sixth degree certificates State Grease 4SW
Blank charters s. .........'-..... 10
Padlocks.-... .-.-,. 33t
Tia boxoa i.. . ?
hearing a rich reward. Little can we realise
as we are whirled across the continent la
luxurious Pullman cars what this Journey
meant back in the '40s and '00s, of the
months of weary toll as their ox teams
wended their way slowly acrsss what was
then known as the Great American Desert.
It was through the efforts of the early
pioneers that this great country was held
for the United States, and too much honor
cannot be given to these sturdy men and
women who first broke the sod "where rolls
the Oregon."
I am pleased to be able to report progress
in Grange work during the past year. W
have organized 15 new Granges and one
Pomona, and made a net gain of 30 per cent
in membership. The most of our Granges
are In good working -order, and an Increased
Interest In Grange work Is apparent in many
portions of the state. Grange fairs, our
fire and life- Insurance and Legislative work
are receiving much more attention than
formerly.
The Whitman County Fair Association paid
$150 in premiums for Grange exhibits at its
last annual fair, and the exhibit made
by six Granges of this county was one of
the principal attractions of the fair, first
prize being won by Ewartsville Grange. This
Grange has for several years held a three
day's fair and picnic, at which nearly $1000
m premiums was offered by the business
men of Pullman at their last fair.
During the year we have offered premiums
of various kinds to stimulate cur members
to renewed efforts to Increase the member
ship of their Granges. These have always
been successful and have proved a paying
Investment for the State Grange, as well as
strengthening" the subordinate Granges.
Several Granges have Inaugurated contests
of various kinds which have afforded much
amusement for the- members as well as In
creasing their membership. Our people are
giving more attention to picnics and field
meetings, and I had the pleasure of address
ing two very successful gatherings of this
kind during the Summer.
In a business way we are not doing as
much as we ought, and I would like to
hear of the experience of others along this
line, the 'most successful of these ventures
being where Granges elect a business agent
and buy direct from & wholesale bouse.
The Grange is co-operating with our Agri
cultural College In every way possible for
the upbuilding of both, and assisting as
much as we can In farmers Institute work.
And now, sisters and brothers, as you will
soon separate and go- to your various homes,
we trust that you will carry with you pleas
ant recollections of your visit, and, while
we realize that we are the greatest gainers
by this meeting, still we believe that the
large expense of bringing you here will be
Justified by reason of the fact that you
will have a much better conception of our
country, of how large it Is and of the needs
of our people, and be in a better position to
legislate in the Interest of agriculture as a
whole. Again, we say welcome and we as
sure you that anything that may bo over
looked that would contribute to your com
fort or enjoyment Is tho fault of our heads
and not of our hearts.
We hope that many ot you will come back
next Summer when the weather Is more fa
vorable and our country will appear, to bet
ter advantage and visit the Lewis and
Clark Fair.
NEW YORK GRANGE FLOURISHES
Master E. B. Norris Reviews a Year
of Progress.
L. B. Norris. state master of New Tork,
reviewed the Grange's work In the Em
pire State as follows:
Worthy Master: We have journeyed across
the continent to meet again in annual ses
sion with delegates and friends in the beauti
ful city of the West Portland. Wo bring to
the Patrons of the empire west the greet
ings of the 60.000 members of the Order of
Patrons of Husbandry of the Empire State
of New Tork.
The year Just closed has been a prosperous
one for the order in our state. We have or
ganized "since November 1, 1003. 32 new
Granges, 3 new Pomona Granges and dedi
cated 7 new halls- and nearly as many more
arc nearing completion. Several new fire
relief Insurance associations have been or
ganlzed in the 47 counties that represent
the Grange lnftae state. The best risks of
farm insurance are now pretty much placed
with the Grange. The strong safeguard for
the permanency of the order In our state is
In the fact that our mutual form of insur
ance has proved to be safe, economical and
advantageous.
Our subordinate Granges, as a rule, ars
Harmonious and prosperous. The last coun
ty council In our state has been organized is
a strong Pomona Grange, with a charter
membership of 621. which we are informed
Is the largest charter membership of any
Pomona Grange ever 'organized. Worthy Lec
turer Brother Bachelder was present and
gave a stirring and .convincing address. His
able arguments undoubtedly helped to In
crease the large membership.
We believe the Pomona Grange the strong
est factor In developing, and controlling the
work of the subordinate Granges. Its effi
ciency is due entirely to the progressive
advancement It takes, and the mutual solid
tude it has in the membership of the sub
ordinate Granges.
We have organized one juvenile Grange In
tne County ot Wayne, with a charter mem
bershlp of about 30. We believe Juvenile
Granges in many localities are necessary, and
that it is a good school for the young, and
that they should be fostered and encouraged.
We have reorganized three dormant Granges
that now are doing valient work for tho
order. The gross gain by organizing and in
itiation will be between 5000 and 6000. "W
have paid In National Grange dues for th
llscal year S2745.70. and the treasurer. Sis
ter McDowell. Informed me by letter a few
weeks since that New Tork was entitled to
a seat for her two delegates in the National
Grange.
Each year brings an increased call for
Also the lithographic stones for the sixth
and seventh degree certificates, seal for cer
tificates for seventh degree and treasurer's
drafts are in the secretary's office.
Stock on hand In the nublishlne-house of
XJeorge S. Ferguson Company, Philadelphia.
Digests 1070
I Grange "melodies'""".". 111 '. 3030
J Fourth degree manuals" '. 7400
.. . , . ,. ,
They also have in their vaults the nlntes at
Grange melodies, digests, fifth degree manu-
als, fourth degree manuals, new and old
uerman manuals.
The property of the National Grange con
sists of:
29 farm mortgages amounting to.. .$40,306.25
Deposits In savings banks 12.712.S3
Total Investments, October 1. 1904.. 60,199.08
Amouftt In fiscal agency 20,490.92
Total $30,690.00
Showing aa Increase during the fiscal'year
of 39293.67.
The financial condition of the order is sat
isfactory; the funds are ail securely and
safely Invested. Tour committee has exam
ined the vouchers of the secretary and
treasurer and find them correct. We shall
enter the new year with Increased enthusiasm,
and we trust our visit to the Pacific Slop
will advance the numerical strength of th
order, and press forward its grand declara
tion, of purposes. The Grange stands today
at the head of all other organisations In
meeting the requirements of agriculture, and
standing as a sponsor la legislation to ad
van ca its interests.
Commerce Laws Defective.
The interstate commerce laws are defective,
and the former action of. the Grange on this
question should be reaffirmed. The Inter
state Commerce Commission should have
additional power to regulate interstate com
merce. The matter of freight rate and re
bate transcends all other questions, and the
right settlement will restore free competi
tion at a controlling point. Freight rate en
ters into the cost of any commodity at Its
destination as it Is produced to the con
sumer. Prosperity depends not merely on the
amount produced, but on an equitable dis
tribution. He who produces most, whether
his productive powers be mental, or physical,
or both, should share accordingly. This sys
tem rests wholly on individual competition,
without Gcvernment favor to any. Com
petition is the mother of excellence in agri
culture, commerce and the industrial arts.
Parcels Post Needed.
The National Grange has placed itself
squarely on record as favoring the establish
ment of parcels posts. It would seem that
this reform should be pressed forward with
increased vigor, in securing the passage f
House bill 7S74 to establish parcel posts, the
twin sister of free rural man.
We noticed a short time since that the oleo
margarine manufacturers were going to
make an effort to repeal the tax -on Oleo
margarine. The Grange through its Legis
lative committee should watch closely the
advance guard of this movemeat, and pre
pare at once to circumvent It. The price of
liberty against fraud Is eternal vigilance.
The Grange stands In favor of the ftVe-etio
of United States Senators by tfeft e-tr
vote of the peepla. Way jset this 3faJ-aI
Grange sesOon adopt rscotntSoM rfrtsin
speakers and organizers. We "have held sev
eral of the largest meetings in the history of
the state. Worthy National Lecturer. Broth
er Bachelder. attended five large gatherings.
Great enthusiasm followed the holding of
these meetings. Brother Ladd attended our
last state meeting held at Cortland, and
the Patrons ot New Tork held conferences In
knots about the corridors of our headquart
ers, and remarked, "Well, he Is Ladd by
name, but when It comes to making- a speech
he Is no lad." He was with us again at
Thousand Island Park meeting, and delivered
a fine address. Grange day at our State Fair
was a great success. Professor Bailey, of
Cornell University, gave us an excellent ad
dress, and also Sister Lord, past lecturer of
our Stat. Grange. We Inaugurated a new
feature, the sisters of the order holdlne
Grange day at the Woman's bulldlns. Th
addresses were fine as well as tho music, and
all pronounced Grange day at the Woman"
building a grand success. The attendance at
the fair Grange day is much larger than
any) other, and the receipts at the lat
Grange cay were the largest In the history
of New Tork State.
A large proportion of the county agricul
tural societies are establishing a Grange day,
and find that they have on those days th
largest attendance.
At the last session ot the New Tork Stat
Grange an appropriation of $200 was mad
to establish four scholarships at the Cornell
University College of Agriculture. Four aj
plications for the scholarship were made, two
of--the applicants passing the examination
we believe this scholarship will prove ad
vantageous to the order In our state.
The contest in the Legislature against
the combined efforts of 18 colleges for the
appropriation of $230,000 for a new agricul
tural building at Cornell was fought out by
the Grange winning a signal victory. Ths
order occupies a strong position with the
Legislators of our state
Its strength lies
In the fact that it occupies
nonpartisan
position. Therefore, political
partisonshlp
ut no time taken into account, only "How I
can the best interests of the Grange be sup-
served" What the future of the farmer and
th! Grange is to be must be worked out
through themselves. If this country is to
enjoy continual progress, the people of
the rural districts must make themselves
felt. It they fall to measure up to this
responsibility and do not organize to pro
tect their' interests, history will not war
rant a hopeful view for the future. W
must either become a necessary cog in th
great machine of state, or be cast aside, and
others take our places.
The press correspondence, under the abl
management of J. W. Darrow has proved
of great value In disseminating Grange In
formation to the Patrons of our state. Th
details of his work have been presented In
hU report to this body.
Since the last meeting of the National
Grantee Brother H. H. Goff has gone to
his eternal home. Ho was for 20 years an
able, prominent and courteous secretary of
the New Tork State Grange, beloved by all
Patrons of the state. He was the first sec
retary of the Monroe Fire Relief Insurance
Association, which position he held until his
death. Through his efforts the co-operatlva
Insurance law ot our state was secured. H
will be greatly missed in the councils of th
Grange.
Grange day at Chautauqua Park was aa
usual, well attended. Hundreds cf Patron
came from far and near to shake hand
with the two venerable founders of the or
dei- Brother O. H. Kelley, and Sister Car
rie E. Hall. After the public programme
was completed at the auditorium, a pubu
reception was held at the new Grange head
quarters. Brother Kelley gave a historical
address of the organization from Its incep
tion. Sister Hall acknowledged In a few
well-chbsen words her pleasure at mcctln-f
with the county patrons, where the firs
Grange was organized In the State of New
Tork and the first in the' world. All ex
pressed themselves delighted In meeting with
the only two living founders of our great or
der. Fraternally submitted. E. B. NORRIS.
Mining Stocks.
SAN FRANCISCO. Nov. 18. Official closing
quotations for mining stocks today were as
follows:
Alta $ .00
Alpha Con 13
Andes 25
Belcher .-21
f Julia $ .05
Justice ... 0a
Mexican 1.15
Occidental
Con..
Best & Belcher. 1.10
Ophir
Overman . . ..
Potost
Savage
Sec. Belcher ..
Bullion 24
.12
.10
25
.OS
.04
- o
'.'is
.09
.IS
Caledonia 50
Challenge Con.
.14
Chollar
Confidence .....
Con. Cal. & "Va..
Crown Point ...
Exchequer
Gould & Curry .
Hale & Norcross
.16
.85
1. 10
.17
.43
Sierra Nevada..
Silver Hill
Union Con
Utah Con.
.1
Yellow Jacket .
.66
NEW TORK, Nov. 18. Closing, quotations:
Adams Con. .20'
Allca 90
Leadvtlle Con...$ .03
Little Chief 05
Ontario 3.15
Ophlr 2.15
Breece ... .... -121
Brunswick Con.. .15
Comstock Tun... .08
Con. Cal. & Va.. 1.95
Horn Silver .... 1.55
Phoenix 13
Sierra Nevada.. .40
Small Hopes ... .25
Standard 1.90
Iron Silver 2.25
BOSTON,
Nov.
18. Closing quotations:
Adventure ...S 6.50
Mohawk S 56.00
Allouez 18.00
Old Dominion. 27.50
Osceola 05 ..00
Amalgamated- 7.io
Am. Zinc 13.50
Atlantic 20.00
Parrot 32.75
Ouincv 130.00
Bingham
Centenlal ....
Copper Range.
Daly West
Dominion Coal
Franklin .....
Grancy
Isle Roval
Mass. Mining.
Michigan ....
37.B3Shannon 7.75
20.50lTamarack .... 136.00
72.00tTrlnlty 15.83
13.50IU. S. Mining . 24.23
62.50'U. S. Oil 13.38
13.0O'Utah 45.75
5."8.VIctorla 5.63
.to 50Wlnona 11.25
7.001Wolverlne 108.00
0.301
The Denver & Rio Grande scenery Is
even, more beautiful la "Winter than Sum
mer. Travel East via that line and spend,
a day in Salt Lake City.
Executive Committee Reports on Finances
Members Favor New Interstate Com
merce Laws and the Parcels-Post
Legislatures that are to elect United States
Senators to demand that all candidates de
clare their attitude on this question. This
can only be accomplished by a tidal wave of
public opinion favoring the proposition.
Grange Good Roads BUI.
1 mtroaucea ? congressman tjume.
' ' New Hampshire, for Federal aid for
' highways, and generally known as the
Oranire rood .m hill. U now before Con-
t gress. It has brought the Grange more
prominently before Congress perhaps than
ever before, and we trust active measures of
Indorsement will be formulated at this ses
sion. If the same public interest that has
been manifested in the waterways could be
advantageously carried forward to the Im
provement of the highways and public roads,
it would be of Inestimable value to the
farmer and business Interests of the country.
Cromwell bluntly said that "If there be
anyone that makes many poor to make a
few rich, that suits not a commonwealth."
Society is organized at all only for .the com
mon good. The prime object of government
is to promote distributive Justice to all. The
government which by favoritism of the laws
helps the few to build themselves up, out of
the toll and product of the many Is on the
high road to disaster and ruin.
Trusts Need SegalattoB. ""
What Is a trust? Professor" Clark, of Co
lumbia University, say that "according to
the use of the term in popular thought and
speech. 'It Is any corporation that is big
enough to be menacing: The most sacred
duty of the Government is to take care to
pass no statute and to do nothing to re
strict production, or to promote' or make pos
sible an unjust distribution of the aggregate
wealth created by industry. The evil that'
we most dread from the trusts Is that it
corrupts Legislatures and officials by the
use of money, and In that way becomes too
powerful for the public welfare. In1" some
of- them their finances compare with those of
the United State Government. We mention
only .one of several the ateel trust; their
stock and bond issue amounts to nearly
$1,436,722,133. This great combination paid
out last year $58,743,392. Its gross earn
ings were $536,572,871: its operating ex
penses were $409,268,509; its surplus was
$12,304,916. Such colossal combines rank
well up with the receipts and expenditures
of the Government and usurp power, through
Its possibility to control legislation. Do we
need more statute lawr. or limitations or re
peals of some of our statute laws that give
them creation? These are the great ques
tions of the hour. We believe the Federal
Rnvanm) .hntiM t jfv-nrrd from Obliga
tions to. or contaminations with trusts of t
any character. The law controlling illegal
combinations should be enforced, and if
necessary additional legislation should be
enacted for the benefit ot the people. The
Grisje I a powerful factor In solving these
great problems.
Oar organisation Is recognized today as one
of the leading forces in advancing the inter
ests oC the agricultural class. It Is develop
lag aa education, social and fraternal feeling
ia the country and addlsg a new beauty to
the eeewM.tlfta c the- farmer. Fraternally
E. B- NORRIS,
C. J. BSLL.
r, A. DBRTHICK.
AAROK JOXBe.
Executive Cos&nUtUf.
WARMINISTERQUiTS
General Heurtas, of Panama,
N Hands In Resignation.
IT IS PROMPTLY ACCEPTED
President Amador Appoints General
Guardia to Command of Troops
Heurtas Denies Charges
of Disloyalty.
PANAMA, Nov. 18. General Huertas.
the War Minister, resigned today and
President Amador, by a decree, accepted
his resignation, leaving Huertas the rank
of General, unattached, but with a salary
which Is equivalent to a pension. The
army will not be disbanded just now.
General Guardia. Secretary of the War
Office, and an old veteran, has been ap-
pointed to the supreme command of the
troops. Everything Is quiet. The censor-
shin on telesrranhic messages has lust
been suspended.
fSpnpnl T-Ttipn
General Huertas in the letter tendering
his resignation protests against the
charges brought against him, saying that
he and the troops have been loyal, but
that under the circumstances (referring
to American Intervention), and though
they would dearly like to fight. In order
to prevent bloodshed and to prove his
love for Panama he resigns his office.
The Isthmians deplore, the cent. Gen
eral Huertas was very popular.
A private note from President Amador
to General Huertas regarding the tetter's
retirement assures Huertas that the Presi
dent has no desire to humiliate him, but
he has been forced to take the step by
the menace of American occupation If
Huertas remained in command.
Admiral Goodrich is authority for the
assertion that Panama needs but 300 police
to maintain order outside of the canal
zone. General Huertas was allowed to
resign.
Everj" private and officer in the army,
1800 In all, also resigned and the resigna
tions were accepted. General Huertas
states that he will retire to his estates
at Aguadulce. on the south coast of the
republic, and engage in coffee culture.
General Davis, American Governor of
tho canal zone, has offered the ex-Pana-man
soldiers jobs as policemen In the
zone or on the canal, whichever they may
elect. President Amador offered trans
portation to those wishing to leave the
isthmus. The government has given Nica
ragua an option oe. the munitions of war
in Its possession.
Canal Commission Not Alarmed.
WASHINGTON. Nov. IS. No alarm Is
felt at the offices of the Panama Canal
Commission on account of the recent dis
turbances on the Isthmus, followed by
the landing of marines. The members pf
the commission have been advised fully
concerning the trouble and today received
a cablegram from General Davis, com
mander of the canal zone, saying that
everything is now quiet.
THEY MIXED THINGS.
Popular rVTuaician and Messenger Boy
Clash on King's Heights.
A messenger boy riding his wheel on the
sidewalk ran down Ralph W. Hoyt on
King's Heights yesterday evening and In
his hurry to get away dropped the bundle
he was on the, way to deliver. Mr. Hoyt
picked up the bundle, read to whom It was
addressed and delivered it himself, half a
block away. Then he began to get angry,
and ended by taking a car down to the
office of the messenger company tor which
the boy worked.
Mr. Hoyt had finished telling about the
boy riding on the sidewalk and running
Into him. when the boy himself returned.
"Gee! I was held up on King's Heights
and a fellow took my package away from
me and I came near getting"
Then the boy recognized Mr. Hoyt.
Trying to Settle Strike.
TOPEKA, Kan., Nov. IS. The grievance
committee of the Santa Fe engineers, in
session here, is trying to secure a settle
ment of the machinists' strike. They al
lege the equipment of the road as kept
up by the nonunion machinists is not sat
isfactory. The officials of the road deny
this, and say they will not resume nego
tiations with the strikers.
STEAM LOGGING OUTFITS, ETC.
Mr. Ben Holt, manager of the Holt
Manufacturing Company. Walla Walla,
Wash., manufacturers of steam freight
ing and logging outfits, steam plowing
outfits and combined harvesters of all
kinds, will be at the Hotel- Portland on
November 23 and would be pleased to
meet any one Interested In this class of
machinery.
This company has met with great suc
cess In the lumbering regions ot the
Northwest, and solved a great problem
of transportation which has heretofore
been done with horses when railroads are
Impracticable.
A GUARANTEED CURE FOR PILES.
Itching. Blind. Bleeding or Protruding Piles.
Tour druggist will refund money it Pazo Oint
ment fall! to cure you in 6 to 14 days. 50c
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