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The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-09-30

AND now il appears that Mr..
Wright, who has been writing to
Governor Roberts about the Great
Eastern coming 10 Texas was proba-
bly, wrong. From the Picagstne il X
learned that propositions were made
to bring her 10 New Orleans, and q
fund is being raised 10 defray her
wharf expenses, and the slaughter
house company offers all the advan-
tages at its command for supplying
1t with cargo of meat. The rail-
road men announce that they will de-
liver beeves from Houston at the
rate of 500 per day, with a proper
tiOnally large number from Vermil-
lionville. The mouth of the Brazos
will have to be opened before the
Great Eastern may ever ride at
anchor in Texas port. The. great
ship draws, when fully laden, thirty
one feet of water. when light about
/ twenty-five feet.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-09-30

unjust conduct, checked the railroad
Developments In Texas When this
charge is7considered, il appears. by
inference, that il were almost sense
less TO reply 10 the others. During
years of fearful financial depression.
the commercial and business world
was paralized a never before. To
this was chargable the absence of
much railroad building in Texas. as
well as a cessation in voluntary I'M
migration. In many of the older
states not n mile of railroad was
built during these years Of depres-
sion, while Texas was singularly for
tunate in moving forward several
lines towards completion. and. with
revival in business aud the restora-
ton of financial confidence. the his
tory of railway building has never
been equaled in any country by that
which now signalizes Texas. Since
last January five hundred miles OF
railway have been built in Texas. and
this has been done on lines where
nearly five times this amount is un.
der contract. This last charge
against the Democratic party i:
founded on about as much truth Il:
others, and in disposing of them il
was proposed simply to show theil
fallacy. But the Republican party
has existed upon falsehood and
upon corruption, and even in Texas
where il has not ghost oi
chance, on account of its OWL
evil acts, it would not have beer
reasonable to expect truth in such 8
political document as this one be.
fore us,
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-09-30

THE Sovereign Grand Lodge of
the World, |, o. O. F.. has been in
session at Toronto, Canada. for sew
eral days. A resolution TO hold the
next grand lodge at Cincinnati, was
adopted, and the following officers
were elected: VI. W. Grand Sire,
Luther j. Glenn, of Georgia; II. w.
Deputy Grand Sire, Erie j. Leech,
of Iowa; X. W. Grand Correspond
ing and Recording Secretary. James
l.. Ridgely, of Maryland; r. W.
Grand Treasurer. Joshua Vansant.
of MARYLAND. ---
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-09-30
TEXAS POLITICS.

II. w. Kennedy, of Starr county,
has been nominated for the legisla-
ture, and it is thought Col. Santos
Benavides will he an independent
candidate. sl .st
The kaufman Sun gives Maxey's
explanation Of his vote to retain
Arthur in the New York custom
house, and the way the San puts the
explanation it is damaging to Sena-
tor MaXey, who, according to the
SIMS report, voted to retain Arthur
in the custom house because he
(Maxey) felt under no obligation to-
vote TO carry ont the request of
president who was elected by fraud.
The LaGrange Journal SAYS
The ticket of both parties is now in
the field in this senatorial district.
Hon. A. W. Moore. the Democratic
candidate for senator is we'll known
TO our people, is n large TAXPAYER
and one whose every interest is iden-
titled with the prosperity of this sec
ton. Of his opponent, DIR. Hays, We
know nothing, that he says he is
native born Texan. born in Smith
county. and that he is now an ultra
Radical, not Republican. Col. W.
+. Upton, the Democratic nominee
for the legislature. is opposed by
Jackson Breeding, colored, who ran
against Capt. Addison four years ago.
a. Haidnsek. Esq, has for his oppo-
nent as candidate for floater, one
Hickey, cOlOred. Of Lee county.
Touching desire to see ThrOck-
morton in the L. :. Senate. the Fort
Worth -idrdnce SAYS: We prefer
Governor ThrockmOrton for many
reasons. lie j. we'll known TO all our
people. j. popular. and thoroughly
understands the wants and needs of
the state. He has always been
faithful public servant. and has dis
played a usefulness and effective
working capacity in Congress, equal
To the oldest and most experienced
representative. He j. the equal Of
Gen. Maxey in ability and vastly
his superior as popular rep
resentative. Another reason why
We wish 3, to see him in the
Senate. because he is entirely worthy
and deserves the place. Without
fault of his own. he was so nnfortu-
nate as 10 lose the place, when Gen
Maxev was elected By the meresf ac-
cident, Cen Maxey having no posi-
tive strength OF his own before the
Legislature. We can conceive of
nothing ungracious in the fact thar
Governor Throckmorton Is now a
candidate for the Office. He is I'M
der no obligations 10 Gen. Maxey.
requiring that he should stand aside.
and 50 upon the whole we hope he
may be successfully elected at the
meeting Of our next legislature.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-09-30

COLORADO has been Republican
state. In its first election, under
state organization in 1878 for con-
gresham, the vote stood: Bedford,
CRep.)14,294; Patterson, Dem. )12, 0OS;
Childs, (Greenback) 1899. In 1879 for
Supreme Court judge the vote was ::
Beck, Rep.) 1920; Richmond, Oem.)
12,702. The majorities were, respec-
lively, e29i and 1918. The Demo-
Gratis are now making vigorous
contest for the state.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-09-30

, DOS CAMERON thinks Indiana
doubtful, but insists that Garfield
will carry New York. To admit
anything else would be to submit to
defeat In advance Hence ii is that
opinion goes In the direction of
Governor Cornell converting the
Legislature to change the law touch
ing selection of electors, and il is
probable that this plan may he re-
sorted to in other states that may go
Democratic. 1t is believed in Wash
ingtOn that extensive fraudulent
plans are being effected.
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THERE is alarm in the Republican
camp. Secretary sherman is dis
eouraged nj the outlook. and asserts
that the Republicans should have
made their tight on the financial
issue; that appeal should have been
made Ia the business interests of the
country rather than 10 sectional pas
sion. by which he i satisfied the
Democratic party has gained
ground. Sherman and Schnrz and
other supporters of the present adj
minisratian assert that il is the pur-
pose of Gonkling. as shown in his
late New York speech. To hurt Gar
field. in the interest oi making Grant
candidate in 1884. and that in
fiirtheranee OF this scheme Grant
pretends TO take deep Interest in
the present canvass. Ia Is said. too.
in evidence Of the alarm referred to.
that if Indiana should 60 Democratic
in October, and the Republican
strength is reduced in Ohio that the
New York legislature will be at
once conrened Cor the purpose OF
passing the bin authorizing the
choosing Of electors by the legisla
'ture instead Of by the people.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-09-30

NEw HANPsHIRE is now put down
rs doubtful state. Ii was carried
for Hayes in 1876 by majority of
only $3.50. out OF IA total vote Of over
$4,000. and thai majority has been
wiped out ere now by Mr.. Jones in
his own congressional district. The
eleetriiying example OF Maine will
produce profound effect, and il is
moi likely that General Viewers as
pirations will create any large diver
sion in favor of the Republican
ticket.
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TIE colorado Caizrn saws.

After the speaking last SATURDAY..
the colored band serenaded the
Hon. Seth Shepard at the W0otton
House. Powell Lsnier. coloretl
steward at the hotel, introduced the
honorable gentleman to the assem-l
bls-. and the Colonel made them 4
short, terse and practical speech.
which was well received by them.
Several OF the party announced their
intention to vote for shepard in No
yember. IL Is also rumored that Col.
Shepard passeda greenback bill 20
Powell to : set mp the beer for the
band and their friends: but il won't
do to print this rs an actual fact. for
fear that the Hon. Wash. Jones win
get hold Of ID, and accuse Shepard Of
an effort to buy up the colored vote
Of Colorado county.
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THE Gonzales Enquirer saws /:

The press generally III this district
does not feel particularly kind TO
Mr.. Burgess because of his attacks
at Seguin and San Antonio. One re-
minds him that chickens sometime
come home 10 rOOst. and another
that the great Napoleon said that
four hostile newspapers were more
TO be dreaded than great army of
the enemy.
/ And yet, Burgess is going to be
elected, as he ought to be. Western
Texas could have no more earnest
supporter than him in the state
senate.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-09-30

IT is said that some of the Repub-
lican clerks at Washington are SO
doubtful about the result of the
November election, that besides pay
ing the regular assessments of the
Republican 1.-THE gatherers they slip
around to Democratic headquarters
and subscribe to the Democratic
fund, because, as they say, they want
Democracy 10 succeed this time.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-09-30

Iris said HAT delegates Ia the Gin
cinnati Convention have been taxed
$50 each for campaign purposes.
They nominated Hancock and the
theory. if the statement be true, i
that they shall back Judgment with
money. There could be an invest
meut in no better cause.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-09-30

ANpnow the question arises, viii
the Southern Pacific Railway Com
PAM. cross the Rio Grande near FL
Pase. or viii it come down ON Next
can territory and cross the river he
low the mountains, aud TO the west
ward of San Antonio.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-09-30

WHAT the Maine legislature will
do with the election in that state is
one of the things fellow can't find
out before hand, Plaisted Is ahead,
but you pays your money and you
takes your choice.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-09-30

IL "A recent speech Horatio Sey-
mour put it very mildly when he
said Secretary sherman did himself
aswrong in not rendering sufficient
gratitude TO God and to the laborers
of the land for the abundant crops,
without which such prosperity
would have been impossible.r
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-09-30

n. \. TAYLOR. N. y. T." has
reached Austin, and takes position,
undier Col. Lang, IN the immigration
company. He will stop telling aw-
ful stories for the press and devote
himself TO facts for the good OF
TeNas-
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-09-30

REPUBLICANS regard it as most
impertinent question to inquire as
to the whereabouts of the $4,000
majority they had in Maine in the
last presidential year.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-09-30

WIrHERs, the Greenback candi-
date. running against Judge Reagan,
thinks the Democratic majority in
the district win not be more than
5000. Doctors differ, and in this in
stance vastly.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-09-30

~uE San Antonio Times does not
believe Col. Santos Benevedes will
run against the regular Democratic
nominee for seat in the Seven
ieenth Legislature.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-09-30

j. G. TRACY and Henry Cline,
Greenhack lights, failed to get re-
spectacle crowd, even of negroes, to
listen at them at Montgomery.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-09-30

A BILL authorizing the sale Of the
crown jewels of France viii be con-
sidered by the next Legislative
Chamber. The collection OF prec-
ions stones and ornaments spoken
of as the crown jewels consists. in
part. Of objects which have no artis-
tie value. and OF jewels which are
c.assed Is objects Of ART. or which
have some historical associations,
Their estimated value Is sl.5oo,OOo.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-09-30

Iris said that 100000 office holders
support Garfield because they are
unable TO support themselves except
on public pap.
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The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-09-30

JUDGE THURMAN is leading the
Democrats of Ohio, and wherever he
appears enthusiasm becomes I'm
bounded.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-09-30

AN effort is going to be made in
the 18th Legislature to have the law
creating public weighers repealed.
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Nopru (;erman Ilovd stealr

A MOTH German Lloyd steam
ship sailed from Bremen for Gal-
weston, ON the sth of September,
with 400 German emigrants on
board coming to settle in Texas.
They have heard Of the prosperity
Of Texas. and that ii Is going 70 re-
main under Democratic administra-
ton.
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a waite
tonake -sint
rubOn
give
We
withan in
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The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-09-30

BOB LINCOLN says that if L" we (the
Republicans get Indiana, we will
get what we do not expect"
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-09-30

1T is said the season. AT Coney
Island has returned 10 all concerned
over Sl1 100000.
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PLAIsTED of Maine. il is said, will
take the field. from now until the
election, for Hancock.
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SCAB

The actual OF this disease
and the secretion OF
he
!" cure ses have simply
nsec Lice
The with which flor
those using It, not fail n
dkeSsa and
dred pOndh barrels
Price, I'VE
One barrel VIII make
Sheep
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-09-30

GOVERNOR ROBERTS pronounces
the Houston Age "his best friend"
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aEssRs. KIppER & LAIRD

Gent used aye pounds of Ruchan cl Dip dissolved gallons
were literally alive with ticks In
h OF
should no" think Of keeping sheep without using III" Dip
II
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TESTIMONIALS :
Messrs. KnpRR & LAIRD
A. j. GLIDDEN


them
It esheepcan tin
better o WOO al
J
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suxmrr's orrIcE, pAwsox

CREEK,N gB,o OCT T.
ade@L Laird, IS JosnSbt eL Ntu York:
ID eBhans Dr
LEVERS
cab ycurt,and haye seenno mOreoft
CIesn
fobod
rts.. -t r r. JAMES
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Miscellaneous Advertisements.
DR.. WHITTIER
617 st. Charles Street. ST. Louis. no.

regular graduate ftwo Medical Colleges has been iona
engaged 10 the special Treatment OF Nil Venerca Sexlfn
ana Chronic Diseases THAI any Physcian In Sd
LOUIS a. city papers shos, aud NIL ald know
Syphilis, Gonorrhoea, elect, Structure Orehi.
us, Hernia, or Rupture, all Urinary Diseases and
SyphitItic or mercurial affections of the throat
SKIN or Zones, are trated with unparalleled suec,s o.
iA.s 'se'eniihe prineples Safely. Privately.
opermatorrhGa, Sexual Debility and Impo.
fency as the result OF Selfabuse In youth cNsr,.s
u years CT other Causes aud Which Produce son
OF me following effects: nervo1saes seminal emIssIohS
seony ofsight. defective nrnory pmpea GU the
lace decay 10 oIfensie coufsoI
loes OF sexual power etc. rendering marriage
Lllpfoperor nhGpp reTniAnr y enTeI Pamphlet
oiag) relating 10 tLsabove. in envelopes ~
Two Portage stamps Consolidation at Odir mall frt
AID invited fruiiy talk bis opinion costs
Hhsn IL Is ineonretient % visit the eity Tor
medicines can be sent by mall Cur.
able cases guaranteed where IL sstea
Oilee hoursi Il A. 70 Up. n. Saliaya u NJ 10 y. NJ
a, g..Esls: tcs Es1s J Tramp for wsasa, Stamp;
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BEACON FARN Importers
Ayrshire Cattle,
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M 10 SO
& 81 st, ". T.:
o Up ny heel ou o eradicate The
Respectfully, j. Manager
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La F,r,urrvnls. y. " October IL. 1879.

& Yok: az
II 10 a OF for II. ~
Respecu ous J T.
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swiff's s. speciac cures ecrgfula. Mer-
eurial Poison, old Sores, % 49, fnps~izy.
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Fast AHANArroS, eOsx, oetobers, 1873.
Mrssas. KrppxR & LAIRD, New York:

New York:
GrsTs have qsa Buea' cyle Sheep Dip daring the with
believe these ca aud Ceeyhc Acid
Respeuuy -.-t- g.
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PRESCRIPTION FREE!!

Tor the speedy cure Of seminal weakness
lost manhood, and all disorders brought Ga.
by excuses, exposures, or ipdiscretions.
Most druggists have the ingredients. Pam.
phiets-" Marriage aud CeliI,aey," aopages,
5permatorrhea, Impotencv, Sc., 80 pagee,
cents each We cure all forms of conRen.
ltal malformations at moderate charges.
ST. s hLs0 y GS,aGSIHgiR CURATIVE JN,SIlTuIE,
Chartered by the State of Missouri, 10
afford radical, speedy. scientific and positive
cures.-Baths, Electricity, all modern appli.
ances, and the best surgical and medical
kill. Medicines sent everywhere.
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, by
.(;aisesfan and Dallas
....-..-........-.....-....N New Orleans
Observation-Disclosures New oheAn.
-......... .....-.-..-. 49,. BrSNns,IlIe
=. y55.g-s- ...--...-s. -ls.ss. Corpus Christi
,.-,...-,..-.--..---- ..-...- ..s,, .---- LAREDO
....-,.--.-,--- 49,, $500 Laredo
-. ---.-------. ..-..-- .----- LAREDO
.-c.-l.. - ~ y -. 49,. -. san Diego
.--s.,s-----.s-s .-s-.- .sss--.... san Diego
~ t,-.-.----. ..,.Fs.....-- ..,re Houslon
MISUNDERSTANDING -- san Antonio
.-.s-.ta. Ira San Antonio
: s..s--.s.. =, y@s-- .s.--s.Ls San Antonio
-se.---.s---- $3.50 San Antonio
80 s-.--.--.--- ..--.- 49, .Anstln
A.. = -..-... - = Anstin
= -. -ls4s s.-.- -.-lLs4 ~ - .Austfn
.sl.--l.ss ~ ~ - i ~ wnco
: ...,-- r-.--.-.--.---,.-.,, -.....-@...,-. Wsco
: v--rs5f rr--ssT- = - .,-..se
-. ....e .,..-..- Fort Worth
FORT Worth
Eeafherford
- -ekerzaan
....--... --..---..---.-.. : .co-ss-ans
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National Democratic Ticket.
FoR PRESIDENT.
WINFIELD SCOTT HANCOCK.
FOR vIcE-PREsIDEsr.
WILLIAM II. ENGLISH.
FOR coNaREss-FIFTu DISTRICT,
SETH SHEPARD.
State Democratic Ticket.
FOR GOVERNOR
y. NJ. ROBERTS.
FOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR.
L. ]. STOREY.
FOR COURT OF ArPEALs.
JAMES VI. HURT.
ATTORNEY GENERAL,
j. H. McLEARY.
FOR COMPTROLLER,
W. VI. BROWN.
ron TREASURER,
F. r. LUBBOCK.
COM. GES'L LAND OFFICE.
W c. WALSH.
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Mo-
d LRDS3 st.S Y :
all caimhr
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MAKE HENS LAY.

Ia l.Hsilsh Veterinary Surgeon ard Chemist
Z sling ia this country. says that most Of the
iorse Anf tisftls Powders syld here wort hiess
'rssh IT, says thst hbsridat's C0nditi IN POe,iers
'rs a5so.at.y purs and INN. nasiy EsuaLle koti.
tng o. elr vii make bsis lay IKE SheridaE's
5rudtpp fssssF-. Dr. is.satsaDfaf0I 10
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EsTRAYED.

Angn-t "a. isss0 Is John D. Grnmhles. before
John &. White. j. +. =. G.. bay pony hosze
black mans and tail, star in forehead. snfp on
the nore enc white hiBd foot Year old Ia
hands high and branded q on ffehf shoulder
and appraised 81 so FRANK BHOW<,
ec.3 w5l Clerk 4. q T. G.
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GEO. r. HOAHDnAN, y. d \,
EXECUTOR.s NOTIcE.

All pcrsOns having claims aesinsf the e4fste
% james -. MeGaFy- deeessed arr hereby nofi-
nof 10 prc=s'til She same = me - execution al
aid estate, within the dine prrscfibed by Law:
i-tters % administration said estate 6hxing
hem i--<d 70 me - the noanty judge Of Tfasfs
counts NJ place Of ue-isisfre and ptsstsfice I'd.
dress bel Ink Aust n. ifAsie county. Texas
!. ". CHATHAM
ENeentnf stale ~ james %. NeGary.
ser,lftf
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State Democratic Ticket.

SETH SHEPARD.
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new Rich BLOOD!

Parsons PnrgaIiye Pills mike Rev II. ID
Blood. md vii completely change tbs blood In the
entire ystefI il u rec months. Any person viii
take pill e1ci night from 10 ~ Wesls may be
stored to s4.gn health, ifsuch thing b. possible
sent by rn,;Ii, 2 letter stamps .. -. JOHNSON
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FOR GOVERNOR
y. NJ. ROBERTS.
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DIRECTIONS FOR USE.

One barrel win make gallons OF Dipping Fuid
head Of sheep. -. .-...s -.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1880-12-03

CETGIE oT THE PLDw.-Iu paper
on the origin of the plow. Dr. Taylor
states that Jhe first agricultural impie-
meut st ems To have been pointed stick
four or five feet long. such as many saw
age tribes stii carry for the purpose OF
digging roots shocking down fruits and
uugarjhiug animals. alGttar1ay the
stick was bent and used as hoe. jLe
point being hardened by tire. In the
southern part of Sweden large tracts Of
land gave evidence of early cultivation
which is attributed to a prehistoric peo-
pie. called by the natives 1.-THE hackers. -
who are always associated with the
giants of mythology. and whose rude
hoe was a fir pole with a short project
ing branch. There came into use after
wards a larger instrument of he same
kind. which was not used like the hoe
but dragged by men or oxen. Instances
Of This are TO be found i'm old Egyptian
pictures and nas- TCliefs. and it was pro-
baby the primitive idea of the plOw.
which is of prehistoric origin, evidences
being found of its early use among the
Greeks, Egyptians and Chinese. 1t had
from the earliest times a religious sane
ton. The next Improvement was a
wooden hook shOd with iron and iu the
time of Virgil a wheeled plow was i'm
use which differed but little from the
best IN Europe a century ago.