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The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-08-19
Where Does the Day Begin?

AS a matter of fact, the day begins
all round the world-not at the same
instant, but just as the sun visits sue
cessive portions of the earth in his
journey from east to west. But the
traveller who crosses the Pacific
ocean can give another answer to the
above question:; that ON the 180th
degree of longitude-one-half of the
circumference of the globe, starting
from Greenwich east or west-there
is an arbitrary change or dropping
of Il day, and that at this point, if
anywhere, the day may be said to
begin. 1t was with strange feelings
that the writer, crossing the Pacific,
having gone to bed on Saturday
night, having everything pertaining
to the almanac in satisfactory con-
dition, awoke on Monday morning
Sunday had completely dropped
from our calendar for that week, at
least. Every one knows that in
travelling round the world from east
to west n day is lost, and, in order TO
adjust his reckoning TO that of the
place he has left, one must drop a
day as ifhe had not lived il, when in
reality the time has passed by length
ening every day during the journey.
For a long time it was the custom
for sailors to effect this change pretty
much where they pleased; but now
il has become 4 settled rule among
American and English navigators
that at the 1S0th degree day must
be passed over if going west, and
one added in going east, in which
latter case the traveller enjoys two
Sundays or two Thursdays, as the
case may be. It's most likely that
this particular degree was decided
on from the fact that, except a few
scattered islands of Polynesia, with
their vast commercial and social
transactions, to be affected by the
change.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-08-19
rsxns pemocratie platrorm.

The Democratic party of Texas in con-
vention assembled. dsslare:
list. We heartily approve tbe declara-
tions of principles made by the Aatiopal
Democratic Convention at Cincinnati.
ana cordially endorse its nominees,
pledgiHg tkem the united and enthusiast
tic support OF she Democracy of Texas.
I'd. We favor the free coinage and full
RECOMMENDATION of silver.
srd. We favor such actions by Com
ssess. within its constitutional power, as
will 6feyent unjust determinations and
extortionate rates of charges for the
transportation Of Interstate commerce.
4th. We regard tho maintenance of 4
practical system of public free schools OF
the utmost Importance, and TO this end
favor the largest appropriation within
constitutional limits justified by the finan-
eial condition of the state And we IA
vor the adoption By the next legislature
Of appropriate measures looking to the
fulfIlment of the constitutional re4ulge-
ments for the organization and mainten-
ance of "The University of Texas
9th. We repudiate as false the charge
that the Democratic party of Texas has
been opposed to immigration, and while
the constitution prohibits the use of pub
JIG money for the support of bureau of
harligration, we urge the next legislature
ton and Iissepination of statistics per-
tanning 20 QQr Agricultural and other re-
SOURCES 10 the end thHs a1 seeking new
homes. knowing cur gteal advantages,
may settle in our midst, e&feAdipg TO
them a most cordial welcome
9th. The suffering and losses Of eug
paoOle on the frontier enlist our deepest
sympathy and we pledge our most ener-
getie effors 70 afford them adequate pro-
lection in perss1 sud in property, and
demand Of the gener1 government that
protAction for our people thhs eyDosed -
which they gre entitled under the eo2sti-
fnfioR ~ the United States and which
they haye never YET received.
9Th. We e1iolu ppQa thc next legisla-
ture the duiy Of proposing such censtitu-
tional amendments as viii secnEe 2 more
efficient judiciary SYSTEM,
Sfh. We favor the most Vigorous en-
foreement OF the law for the suppression
OF al iswlessness and crime. and pledge
the .Denaeraffc party of Texas 70 hold an
officers 20 ms fullest measure OF duty and
responsibility IN thai behalf.
9th. We demand thk most rigid econ
omv. consistent with ef61ioacy. in an the
da6Srfments OF the goFernment, and
fa$of she reduction OF taxation a. soon
- the saEae can be safely DONE
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-08-19
sowing Winter Wheat.


With wheat more than almost any other
crop the preparation of the land is one
of the determining influences which
govern the yield of grain. 1t is import
ant that the surface soil should be exceed
ingly well pulyerized and the land well
cultivated and underdraiped. If the soil
is rich, all right F: If not, an abundance of
plant food must be furnished, and what
Is equally to the purpose, this food be in
condition for immediate use. The wheat
plant is delicate one, which needs TO be
assisted in the way suggested until il gets
a good start, when Ii will grow rapidly.
Many farmers turn down a clover sod
for wheat, others allow wheat to follow
corn. especially if the land was made very
rich for the latter crop. Where the land
is poor the former plan Is doubtless the
better one. When the latter is pursued
some chemical fertilizer for wheat is BEN
eficial. In any case, the land for best re-
suits must be well titled and supplied
with plenty of available plant food not
too far removed from the surface.
The seed may be sown at the rate OF
about two bushels per acre broadcast, or
one and fourth TO one and half BUSH
els III drilled. The largest number of
eultivators throughout the country, ac-
cording 20 testimony received nj the
Agricultural Department, favor the use
Oh the uTlil.
stances when wheat drilled in viii not
succeed. an instance OF which is a rocky
or uneven surface Some Of our most
progressive farmers roll their land fresh
before the drill, solidifying the surface.
but leaving the soil loose underneath.
The best dine for seeding winter wheat
remains an open question: The disposi-
ton Is in many sections 70 SOW Father too
early, especially on strong soils in good
condition. There i considerable danger
from the Hessian hy with early-sown
wheat. Losses, on the sother hand, are
experienced every year by too late SOW
Ing. A mean should be chosen between
the extremes, getting the seed in the
ground in time TO permit ! vigorous, not
rsnk Growth. before the ground closes
for the winter. Aged grow tn especially
OF roots. Is needed 70 seenre the plants
in winter.
Killed owes is destruction 10 Imperfect
nreDsrsflon OF the and, though Il 4 often
due 10 the Tenderness % the plant In
localities where the winters are long
and severe there Il always risk In sowing
wheat in the fall For such localities the
sprinr varieties are most profitable.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-08-19

THE Republican papers declare
that the recent conference in New
York was remarkable gathering.
1t was, indeed. Never before in the
history of any party did candidates
and leaders come together thus early
IN campaign to ask of each other
the question ''What shall we do 10
he savedY,
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-08-19

Mr.. GARFIELD's tour through
New York shows all the marks of
adroit party management. Still it
seems like weak imitation of the
tactics of the Grant managers in the
late campaign for the Chicago NOM
nation. Garfield's tour win fall as
far short of his object as Grants
did
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-08-19

THE Republicans, when in control
of Congress, ran the ordinary ex
penses Of the government up to
$780, 100000 in 1874, over 50 head
for every man, woman and baby in
the country. In 1873, with only one
house under their control, the DEM
ocrats forced the ordinary expenses
down TO s15s.544,755.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-08-19

INSANITY is on the increase in
Massachusetts. Two new insane
asylums have had to be built during
the last three years, and there is a
loud call, already, for another es-
tablishment. The insane are chiefly
found among the ever Increasing
pauper population of the state, in
the cities and towns.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-08-19

A KANSAS paper publishes "four-
teen rules 10 be observed during a
tornado.n When aman in that coun-
Try sees tornado coming he in
stantly: jerks Off his hat and reads
the rules pasted therein. BY the
time he has got through, he is either
blown over in the next county, or
the tornado has got fifty miles be-
yond him.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-08-19

THE so-called campaign song,print-
ed elsewhere, viii do well enough
for reading, but set to music it would
drive Strackosh or Sisson mad. 1t
contains truth, but measure it has
none, and that is what would kill
Off a musical composer.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-08-19

THE Presidents veto of the
Chinese immigration bin is to be
circulated ON the Pacific coast as a
campaign document. 1t proves the
hollowness of Republican profess
sions in Che Chicago platform.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-08-19

THE Republican alleged love feast
in New York threatens 70 become q
death struggle between the factions
to secure pledges for thee official
spoils.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-08-19

A REPUBLICAN edifice was tum-
bled into fragment, by the pubGca-
ton of the Hancock-Sherman letter,
and some of the Republicans are
trying to construct a temporary
shanty from the debris, but are
making miserable failure.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-08-19

GEN. HANCOCK does not propose
to make speeches even had he at
first intended otherwise a perusal of
his distinguished opponents late
railway efforts would probably have
frightened him out of his business.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-08-19

This is the off year of yellow fe-
yer in the South. 1t would be off
every year if the sanitary system of
Memphis were established in all the
Southern cities.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-08-19

THE anti-Roberts papers are just
now engaged in dish up crow. Col.
Finlay, Of Galveston, says he is
quite used to the dish, and that he
can swallow Il without batting bis
ewes.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-08-19

THE Democratic campaign in In
diana will be opened ON the four
teenth of this month, with 1S4 mass
meetings, two in each county in the
state. All the prominent Democrats
will take hand.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-08-19

GARFIELD's childhood and ado
lescence continue to be themes dis
eussed by the Republican organs
II is most time for them to be get
ting ut his adult career.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-08-19

THE Dallas Times says IF Gov.
Roberts is opposed to free schools
and immigration, it now looks like
the whole state holds the same opin-
fons.v
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-08-19

A dispatch received at San Anfo
MO from an army ofiicer says the
Apaehes are thick about Quitman.
and that they have been stealing
stock and numbering the people.
Nothing further had been heard
from Gen. Grierson-
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-08-19

GEN. WEAVER has not carried any
states yet. Since the Alabama af-
fair the Greenbackers are trying to
muzzle and have him stored away
out of sight.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-08-19

THE British steamship st. Louis
will sail from Liverpool Saturday
next for Galveston direct with
about five hundred immigrants, con-
stoned to ii. A. VAUGHAN & Go.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-08-19

TEXAS has twenty-eight daily, one
tri-weekIy, four semi-weekly and
1919 weekly newspapers.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-08-19

THE Parnell Irish relief fund, sub
scribed in this country, now aggre-
gates $277, 1860.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-08-19
CHRIST.CHURCR SEMINARY.
Ky.

AbzAANN V-N, MI
Rev. Thos. A. Tidball, ID. D., Rector.
A boarding and day school for girls.
Number of boarders limited Special at
tention given TO the cultivation OF grace
full and elegant manners, in addition 70
thorough and careful Intellectual train
ing. The Christmas term of the fifteenth
year begins Sept. 10, 1880. For circulars.
apply to MISS HELEN l.. TOTTEN,
aul1 d&wtf Principal.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-08-19
THURSDAY. AUGUST 10, 1880

THE Garfield boom has been
hushed, and the stalwarts are dis
consulate.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-08-19

Col. James S. White, Of Milwau-
kee, after a Journey Through north
ern Wisconsin. predicts lhaf the
state win return ssmall but safe
Democratic najorify.r There is
much enthusiasm for Hancock.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-08-19
Educational-oOllegcs, SIC.
THE SAM HOUSTON
NORMAL INSTITUTE
KllI ReOpel sellenbeT q, ~.


: Ladies' must he at least Is years of age.
and gentlemen 20. All must MSS a
thorough examination in common Eng
fish branches. For admission Ia The SEN
Tor class, Algebra, three books of teome-
try, Physics, and Latin Grammar and
Reader must he added
Fiffy-nine additional state students
will he appointed by competitive examin-
ations, To be held by order OF The State
senators in their respective Districts, on
the first day OF September. lSS0. Such
students receive board. tuition and hooks
gratuitously. In the future State students
will he maintained In the Institute for
one year only.
Tuition Is free to all desiring To make
teaching their profession. Others pre-
pared TO enter will be received on pay
ment of atuition fee OF $40 per annum In
advance.
ii. ii, Smith, Ii. D., PrSneipal.
Oscar ii. Cooper, nj A., Laagaa0e.
Mrs. +. ;. Whiteside, Mathematics.
Mrs. A. A. Reynolds, Kasic.
...... .........., DrdsDiag AID WRITING.
.........., Cdlisfksnics, etc.
Examinations for admission Of students
mot State appointees) win be held at the
Institute on September 81, 1880, at 0 A. NJ.
BY authority Of the State Board Of Ed
ucation. o N. H0LLINGSWORTH,
an IL Secretary Board of Education.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-08-19
Nazareth Academy,
rfss siaus1ovE. gENTucgY

This well known Institution 8 situated
I'm a pleasant. healthy locality. The build
Ings and grounds are exte1sive, and the
academy nGords every facility for : first
elaes Yonng Ladies' Boarding School. II
h conduefed b. the Sisters of ChaEify,
receiving since the foundation ~ 1914
large pafroEsee from TIE southern and
Western states. Sazeretn - eFel Tor
mn daily from Louisville q kardssoun.
being by the AeadeWy. The year Il al
sided fufo two sessions o. I've months
Terzps: Board and tuition l1r session
In the higher grade, fneludI nf freneh or
German, bed, bedding. washing. ssafIoD-
err. with use Of elaek b0oksj and doclor'e
fee. STA lower grade. including A.
above; yio1. Music on pirno fornls Al
extra ehnrKf Of 80 per session. Glasses
VIII be fesulued the lfEt Monday II SEN
lember- For further parfleuIars address
NE mother superior. aus win
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-08-19
HOOD SEMINARY.
AUGUSTA FEMALE SEMINARY,
sTAUNToN, VIRGINIA.
MISS MARY J. BALDWIN,, rrineiu

"kAoD MAN1 d bAhUWIHi''ss-.4 tthelpAI.
This institution continues 10 increase m
prosperity from year to year. II oifers superior
advantages In location, In its buildings and
grounds, in it's gener appointments and peni-
tary arrangements; its full corps OF superior
aud expe fenced teachers; It's unsurpassed ad-.
rion fine arts. phyeic culture. md insfrucfion
in the the.srv and practice VI COOKING; the sue
cessful effort made TO secure health, comfort
and happiness; Its opposition 10 extrayngances
it's standard OF solid scholarship.
For full particulars apply TO the principal for.
cstalcP ies. ieiB ma
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-08-19
WESLEYAN FEMALE INSTITUTE.
STANTON, VIRGINIA.

Opens its slst season ssptenbsr 20. fses
Among the first schools for young ladies' IN the
United States. Climate nnsprtassed. snr-
roundings beaniiful Fspils from seventeen
ststes. Anora saE LowEsr Tnnas n THE
UNION,
TERAst- Hoard. Washing, Llgh,f. nnglish
Coarse. Latin, Frenca. foreash half u the echo-
lastic year. .....-...... ..s....s.. etlS
All extras very Ios For Catalogue, address
Rev. WIZ. A. HARRIS. D. D President,
jysdecd&H2n sisnntsn. Virginia.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-08-19
FEbRIFUGE
A REMARKABLE LETTER FROM A
CELEBRATED PHYSICIAN.
1T is THE BEST.

Stockton, Mo-, Aug. 25th, 1879.
j. @. Richardson, st. LouiS-Dear SIR
Csifford's Febrifuge is the best thing for
Chills and Fever that we have ever
handled. There never has been a case
chat was NOT cured by IL that was taken
according to directions in this part of
the country. Yours truly,
MACE s. MITCHELL, Druggists.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-08-19
!=9 !.- UNIVERSITY v:

Cbst Of Grounds. Bslidlnos AID zpDar0flu.
<5O0.00Q Esd0lonsesf Cat pr csaf J.
teOo coo. Eiaslbsr a iSIadfafs
sGa SeoT as. (fDlH
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-08-19

ESTRAYED.

so. 10 Mechanics Blnek. Dzrno1r, NICE
~ scld IN Austin and eseryuhere b
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and many other Diseases that lead to Insanity or
Consumption and premature Grave. Full particu-
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r. ". KIxsNAN Z Co., Wholesale and Retail, and ~
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GENUINE SHAKER MEDICINE,

invented by Thos. Corbett and prepared for ift,
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ed TO be benefited by other Sarsaprillas earnest
~ desired TO make single trial of this pure and
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RAps MARI The Great English AA0G NAA

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quence Of Self
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Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-12-24

state OF facts evidences Of the growing
strength of the party, or are they evil
dences OF the growing strength of the
party have shown themselves unfit to
build up and maintain q great and
growing party. based upon principles
that can commend themselves to the
consideration Of the great mass OF the
American people? What democrat is
not ashamed Of each and every MEM
of the late democratic national COM
mittee? Point to a single act of that
committee which strengthened the
cause of the party Come nearer home.
When in the history of the demo-
cratic party since 1858, have you ever
seen 1t SO completely disorganizsd and
demoraliZed? Now, sir, there is cause
for all this, and the great secret, il
secret it be, is simply because the de.
mocracy have failed tosuggest OF carry
forward any principle that tends to
advance the interests of the masses TO
alleviate any of the burdens of taxa
ton to strengthen the credit of the
government or Of the states, or to pro-
mote the great industries of the
country.
Col. Langhorne is an intelligent
gentleman and has been democrat.
He talks plainly. Now let the g.
b. of the Tribune read him out and
assign him to place in the brigade
of choppers"
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-12-24

The following is a summary of
the educational bill as it passed the
United States senate:
The net proceeds of sales of public
lands and Of the patents are forever set
apart for the education OF the people.
The secretary of the treasury shall
yearly apportion t. the several states
and territories and the District of Co.
lumbis, upon the basis of population
between the ages of 5 and 20 years,
the said net profits for the previous
year, which shall be credited on the
books Of the treasury as an educational
fund, on which four n cent. interA
eat per annum is to be paid to the
states as above; provided, that for the
first ten years the appoltionment shall
be made according to the numbers of
the population CT 10 years old and up-
ward who can not read and write and
provided further, that OneSthird of the
income from said fund shall be annu-
ally appropriated to the completed en-
dowment and support of colleges or
which may be established under tie
act of 1862, until the amount annually
thus accruing TO said colleges In each
state shall reach $50 600, after which
the whole income of said fund
shall be appropriated to the said
states, territories. and District 20
the education of all children be-
tween the ages of and Is The secre-
tary of the treasury is authoriz ID 10
add to the fund any sums given to the
United Ststes for that purpose. A
sum not exceeding so per cent. of tie
amount received by any state, etc., the
first year, and not exceeding 10 per
cent. in any year thereafter, may tie
applied, at discretion, to the mainte-
nance of schools for instruction OF
teachers OF common schools. To be
entitled to the benefits Of this act any
state, etc, must maintain for st least
three months in each year until Janus
airy, 1885, and thereafter four months
in each gear, a system of free schools
for all children between and 16 years
of age, ANY state, etc., misapplying
any of the money received under this
act shan forfeit further grants until the
amount 30 misapplied shalt have been
replaced by said state, etc. Nothing
contained in the act shall be held to
alter any previous law regarding the
disposition of public land nor to limit
the power of congress over the pnb!ic
domain, nor to interfere with granting
bounty land to soldiers and sailors.
The bill also authorizes colleges estab-
lished under the act of 1862 TO estab-
lish schools for the technical education
Of women.
A similar bill is pending in the
house, Of which Hon. John Goode,
Of Virginia, is author, except that
his bill provides for. the distribution
of the whole proceeds for ten years,
and after wards the interest only.