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The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-07-13
SCRAPS OF SCIENCE.

The ozone, so called, which is
largely advertised as preservatiye
for animal and vegetable substance,
is sulphurous aphydride, which, it is
well known, destroys the germs of
fermentation.
A Venetian house has produced
spun-glass hats, but the German
press cautions buyers that the par
ticles of glass which are constantly
flying off cause great irritation TO
the skin, and are very dangerous to
the eyes, Whoever has had an atom
of the glass buried in his skin will
understand the value of this warn
ing.
An automatic fire extinguisher for
public buildings, which has recently
been devised by Mr.. Maxim, COM
municates with water main steam
pump, reservoir or special carbonic-
acid generator, and when fire breaks
out is set in motion by the heat; at
the same time it connects with fire
alarm and calls out the police and
firemen,
After a cruise of a. few months in
thO EO0bh oOilAS, o y lOhOn hidn-O1-
war was recently found to have
specimens of living corals growing
upon her hull. The interesting dis
cOvery has thrown some light on
the question of growth of corals.
The evidence tends to show that
the vessel. on passing a reef off the
Gambler islands, against which she
rubbed, had picked up a young
funga, which adhered to the sheath
ing and grew to diameter of nine
inches and weight of two and one
half pounds, ISL.
Mr.. Van Kysselbergbe, director of
the Belgian Meteorological Bureau,
has discovered, system for trans
hitting kilograms and telephone
messages simultaneously along the
same wire, The French minister of
posts and telegraphs has received in
Paris from Brussels, simultaneously,
telegram of SO and a telephone
dispatch of 119 words. The practi-
cal advantages of tins invention are
estimated by the French and Belgian
governments as of the utmost i'm
portance.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-07-13

Russia is going to show how to
regulate liquor dealers. There is to
be only one liquor shop in village,
and where two or three villages are
almost contiguous the one shop
must suffice for their combinedsin-
hsbitants. The publican must be
native OF the village, must be ap-
pointed aud paid by the commune,
and he must sell food as well as
drink, and his receipts are to be
paid into the village fund. If he
allows any person TO get drunk, he
Is liable not only to dismissal, but to
fine and Imprisonment. If any
Russian village is reported to be adj
dicted to drunkenness, the sale of
liquor may be interdicted for as long
n time as may seem necessary.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-07-13

THE impression gains ground that
some of the dark horse trainers are
working absolutely in the interest
of Wash Jonesism in Texas, with
the hope that federal patronage will
be dealt out, in event OF gains be.
ing made in the congressional dele
CATION from Texas. Touching this
movement the Gonzales Enquirer
says: IF this be done Texas
goes into the hands OF
the Weaver-Wash-J ones-Independ-
ent greenbackers. There is lit
tie tear from the Independents, the
Greenbackers or the Radicals, res
pectively, but with the coalition of
these different factions, aud the divi-
sion in Democratic ranks, the defeat
of the Democracy is greatly to be
feared" The Enquirer is unneces-
sarily apprehensive. We believe,
however, that the way to make the
Democratic party strong i'll Texas is
to take the man upon whom the
people are centering their prefer
ences and nominate him without OPP
position.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-07-13
old Time Sermnna.

According to the testimony of
"the oldest lnhabitant," the sci mons
of the old Dutch domlnies in New
York were fearfully and wonder
fully made. GAS there was no hour
glass in the pulpit" he says, cor
warning clock in the bleak, square
edifice, the dominic, merely for
forms sake, consulted his ponderous
gold BULLS eye,' and placed it out of
arms reach before beginning his
discourse, but was only restrained
in his Jealous labor of love
by utter physical exhaustion.
Men were strong then, minister's
sermons were long, loud, ponder
GUS, nay, even muscular-they
clinched each telling point with a
heavy right hand blow on the sacred
volume before them, as if resolved
10 fix 1t there for all coming genera
tions. After the pewter plate had
gone round for pennies, another
eight stanza hymn, closing with the
doxology, was shouted, when follow
ed the benediction, which to-day
would be considered a prayer of
reasonable duration, but was always
blessing to youngsters, for during
its delivery they were permitted to
stand. On the walk home, grand
mother said the sermon was
full of refreshing consola-
tions; father spoke of it's
vital power; mother thought
the doctor had never been happier,
while the children were delighted
when the massive bible was shut
with slam, denoting a speedy ter
mination of the sermon. The promi-
nent points of the morning lesson
were again set before them in the
heightened grace, ere they were per-
mitIed to eat the cold apple pie,
merely as snstainer of nature, that
they might be fortified in the inner
man to endure the afternoon and
evening services, which were nearly
equal in extent and power to the
grand trial of the morning.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-07-13

THE New York papers mention
the fact that the steamship Nevada
has just brought over in single
passage 922 Mormon converts, to-
gether with SO missionaries. This
is the largest consignment ever re-
ceived, except the one which came
in 1862. These people are all said to
be young, thrifty-looking and COM
fortably provided with luggage and
clothing. The elder in charge said
that he took care not to bring any
but healthy, strong and vigorous
persons with means enough to open
out their new homes. There were
$50 Scandinavians, ~ Hollanders
and 19l from the British domain
Is it not about time for the Christian
churches to send missionaries to
Utah?
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-07-13
Wi,.on county nemocrat..

Resolved, By the people of Wilson
county assembled,
First, That we re-affirm our adj
herence to the principles of Democ-
racy as understood and maintained
since the foundation OF our govern
ment.
2. That we favor and demand OF
our representatives in the state leg
islatpre an efficient sy stem of public
free schools, and to this end insist
upon such an amendment to the con.
stitution as that a special school
tax-separate and apart from and in
no way connected with, the general
revenues, and sufficient to maintain
the public free schools Of each coun'
ty for nine months in each year
may be levied and collected.
8. Recognizing the fact that more
than one-third of the voters of the
state enjoy the HHotection of the
law and the al (Eges of public
free schools without payment of an
equivalent therefor, we demand that
an amendment to the constitution
be submitted by the next legislature
to the people, that, if adopted, will
prevent any man FROM voting who
has failed to pay all poll tax i'm
posed by law.
4. While endorsing in the main
the administration of Governor O.
NJ. Roberts, we believe that his ex-
pressed wish to retire to the shades
of private life should be respected,
and not feeling ourselves bound to
support as his successor man who
will carry out smy policy" and rec
ognizing in Hon. John Ireland, OF
Seguin, q man of sterling integrity
and patriotism, and one well quail
fed to wrestle with all the problems
Of our state government, we hereby
instruct our delegates to the state
convention to use all honorable
means to secure his nomination.
5. We endorse with pleasure and
pride the conduct in Office of W. c.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-07-13

ACCORDING to the Boston Com
merc,al Bulletin powerful, associa-
ton has been formed, called the
@Cotton Syndicate" 1t is combi-
nation of the cotton spinners of
Manchester, in England, with Amer
lean cotton-growers to build mills
in the cotton states. 1t is proposed
that the growers build the mills,
grow the cotton and produce the pro-
visions for the operatives. The Man.
chester spinners are to purchase the
necessary machinery and furnish
the boss managers and trained oper-
ators from Manchester for three
years. They are TO take bonds or
stock in the mills. The growers are
90 furnish the cotton and pay four
cents pound for spinning it into
yarns for heavy goods. The cotton
Is neither compressed nor pressed,
but goes to the cards as it comes
from the gin. The growers then sell
Il in bales Of yarn, all expenses be-
tween mill and field, and for bagging
and Ties, being saved.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-07-13

AT the present rate the total rail-
way construction of the country for
the year would be $4,000 miles. The
first five months of the present year
have been, however, much more
favorable. than the same named
months of last year, as the severe
winter and heavy SHOWS of the early
months of the year greatly retarded
the progress of the work. But still,
making due allowance, there is GER
tainly greater activity this year
than last, an activity which causes
it to be a serious question as re-
spects its wisdom and expediency.
Texas is far ahead in railroad build
ing, Colorado, Ohio and Iowa fol.
lowing in the order named,
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-07-13

THE two harbors of Alexandria
are swarming with vessels of war,
and the French and British admirals
are eagerly watching every move
ment of the Egyptian troops in hope
of some pretext for commencing
hostilities. British soldiers by the
thousands are being equipped for
active service in Egypt, Mr.. Glad
stone undoubtedly meaning bust
ness. His hatred of Turkey and
all her belongings may, before
many days, bring down on her
head the chastisement which
she so richly deserves, and
for which she has evidently
so long been working. France, next
20 Great Britain and Turkey, is the
most interested party in the matter,
but she appears to he in a somewhat
bellicose mood. Her government
has made few preparations for a
campaign in Egypt.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-07-13

THE Baltimore Sun says: "The
political situation in Missouri is be-
coming somewhat mixed. The latest
propositions emanates from the Re-
publicans, who propose to remain
passive at the coming fall elections
with a tacit and authoritative un-
Outstanding that the Greenback
ticket shall be voted for, and, if pos
sible, elected" This demonstrates
the argument often presented by the
STATESMAN. With the Republicans
of Virginia supporting the Read
justers, and those of Missouri cast
ing their votes for the Greenbackers,
and in Texas with a combination of
all weak political elements, it is seen
that spoils is the leading Republican
principle.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-07-13

THE Democracy of Caldwell
county favor a special tax for free
educational purposes-great enough
to run all the public schools of the
state for ten months in the year.
The public schools of Comal county
are already run for ten months
in the year on the fund as it
is now collected from revenue.
Would it not be wiser to urge
economy instead OF an increased
tax, when Comal aud other counties
demonstrate that economic school
boards is what Texas most needs?
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-07-13

The Atlanta (Ga.) Constitution
says: Senator HIPS condition is
unchanged. He maintains his
strength, but the wound shows no
sign of healing. A hopeful sign is
that it is making no progress toward
any vital part. The main artery
into which it might have eaten, and
thus produced hemorrhage, has been
cut and tied, so that there is no dan
ger from that source. His daughter
has gone to Washington for q
months stay, having been advised
that there was no danger in leaving
him." Ii Is evident, however, that
the great Georgian's days are num-
bered, and these days are few.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-07-13

Senator Davis, of West Virginia,
has made what seems to be a very
fair proposition in regard to the
rates for mail service. His resolu-
ton is to the effect that the COM
mittee on post routes shall inquire
into and report upon the expediency
and propriety of reducing the rate
OF postage on all letters to two cents,
and on newspapers and other printed
matter to half the present rates,
while increasing the rate on mer-
chandise carried through the mails.
The postoffce is soon to become
selt-sustaining, and it will become
permanently so as soon as postage
is reduced to minimum rates and
the service is restricted to legiti-
mate postal business. Railway
mail service rates are regulated by
bulk and weight of matter carried,
and it is absurd to require the de-
partment, which has no proper call
to do an express business at all, 10
carry bundle of dry goods the
size of a sugar loaf for the same
price that it transports a letter
weighing half an ounce. A two
cent postage rate for single letters
will increase the number of letters
carried, without increasing the cost
OF service, and so much more is now
received for postage on news
papers carried by weight than
under the old system that
the department can very we'll af-
ford to reduce newspaper postage to
half present rates, with the proviso,
however, that there shall be no
"dead-heading" in newspapers.
Now, there is a ridiculous discrimi-
nation authorized in favor of coun-
try newspapers, which are allowed
to be delivered free of postage with
in the limits of the county where
published. An impartial service,
limited to legitimate postal work,
can always be kept self-sustaining,
while yielding the public the great
est possible accommodation at the
cheapest possible prices.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-07-13

THE colored voters IN Ohio are
dissatisfied with the situation, and
a meeting of their prominent men is
contemplated to take place in Co
lumbus, to express their dissatlsfac-
ton with the conduct of the Repub-
lican party. A weekly paper de-
voted to the interests of the colored
race has been established in Column
bus, and it is openly in favor of a
break with the Republican party,
which has been $50 faithless" to the
race it represents.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-07-13

THE one chance for the Den1ocra-
cy, the Augusta Chronicle declares,
is to put forth champion from civil
life, who, imbued with the princi-
pies of Washington, Jefferson and
Jackson, can command the money
power, or at least divide it. And
that man is Thomas f. Bayard, of
Delaware. AS the Democratic nomi-
nee in 1880 he would then have been
alacfad
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-07-13

A GENTLEMAN who went to Dallas
two years ago as q delegate to the
nominating convention, from Travis
county, said, Saturday, that it was
idiotic to instruct delegates to a
nominating convention. II took
just two years for him to come
to such a conclusion, and when he
did so he put himself down as most
supreme idiot, when looking back
at his position two years ago. If he
go to Galveston will he no: need
medical superintendance?
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-07-13

THE release of the Malley brothers
on the charge of numbering Jennie
Cramer has set a great many
thinking about the facility with
which evidence is manufactured for
the defense in murder trials. Some
thing must be done about it, unless
the country is going into the bust
ness of creating a privileged class,
who because of money may kill
whom they please with impunity.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-07-13

THE city council of Philadelphia
has set an example worthy of imita-
ton in passing an ordinance forbid
ding any one, Italian count or other
wise, 10 turn the crank of hand
organ, or hand continuance of the
kind, on any thoroughfare or in any
park in that city. The festive mon
key as an accompaniment of any such
machine, or as an attachment to fife,
pipe or any other so called musical
instrument, is also to be banished
from the streets. 1t appears also
that the Austin city council has set
its foot down on the organ grinder.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-07-13

JUDGE BRUCE, ofthe United States
court for the district of Alabama
has Just rendered a decision in an
election case which squarely opposes
the rulings of Judge Bond in the
Charleston election cases. He de-
mics the right of the government to
order unsatisfactory Jurors to "stand
aside"
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-07-13

THE Fort Worth Democrat tells
its readers 10 look out for General
L. S. Ross as a gubernatorial candi-
date when the Galveston convention
meets. Some time ago General Ross
said he would not be a candidate,
aud the STATESMAN believes Gen.
eral Ross always means what he
saws
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-07-13
The Right. of Agriculture.

1t is an interesting fact that,
" in prosperity and in misfortune,
the condition of the country is d.
rectly associated with that great,
silent interest which makes the
least show in legislation. The claims
of certain manufacturers are forever
dinned in the ears of congress; the
claims of agriculture are rarely
heard of. Yet the soil is the founda-
ton upon which all interests repose.
If the crops are good, the whole
country rejoices, and every vocation
claims its share in the blessing. 1t
the crops are short, the whole
country repines and languishes,
and every vocation feels the misfor-
tune. A thousand millions worth of
manufactures in the midst of poor
crop would only aggravste the ca
lamity, for, when food is scarce and
high, the people cannot afford to
spend their little money for other
things. But a thousand millions
worth of breadstuffs opens the closed
mills all over the country, sets silent
wheels in motion, and provokes the
industry that gives employment and
subsistence to million idle laborers.
If trade Is dull and profitless, it is
because something is wrong with
the farmer; if trade is brisk and re-
munerative, it is because mat
tiers are going well with the
farmer. If the merchant and
manufacturer are meeting with loss
es, they trace it to the drought which
disables the farmer from buying. If
the merchant and manufacturer are
making quick and profitable sales,
they say it is because their goods
and wares are going to the country.
If railway trains come in empty and
railway securities tumble on the
stock list, it is because there are no
crops to carry. If trains are doubled
and still have more than they can
do, and securities go up on the
stock list. bountifnl crop explains
it all. Even the promise of an I'M
harvested crop Of wheat and an I'M
made crop of corn has the
magical effect of setting in motion
the sluggish currents Of trade, and
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-07-13
aone.t Wen m Majority.

The STATESMAN gives currency to
report that certain land agents in
north Texas, with organization
throughout the state, are organizing
to defeat Commissioner Walsh for
the nomination at Galveston. Walsh
has been in the way of land agents
for several years, and no wonder
they conclude to combine to try and
defeat him, otherwise, their game of
grabbing is blocked. We reckon
honest men are still in a small ma
jority, at least in Texas. Walsh is
not in much danger of defeat.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-07-13

causing the country to anticipate
its wants. How strange that the
claims of this great, patient interest,
from which the life-blood of all de-
pendent interests is drawn, are sell
dom heard of in congress, and that
the ears of that body should be ever
open to the fierce clamors of favored
manufacturers demanding the priv
ilege of exacting a new tribute from
the farmer to exaggerate their
profitsl How strange that congress
should spend one-third of its time in
advising how to develop a mill
owner in Massachusetts, by taxing a
farmer in Iowai
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-07-13

Pork eaters will take fresh cour-
age. The little encysted animalcule
which they devour are not always
In many cases they are
only harmless spiroptera, very ex-
cellent diet, no doubt, TOR the sum-
mer season.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-07-13

Ladies Will find relief from their head
ache, costiveness, swimming in the head
collie, sour stomach, restlessness. indiges-
ton. constant or periodical sick head
aches. weakness IN the back or kidneys.
pain in the shoulders and different parts
of the body, a feeling of lassitude aud de-
spondency, by taking Simmons LAYER
Regulator. 1t should be used by all per-
sons, oldand Young. 1t is not unpleasant,
Is purely vegetable, and is not Injurious
to the most delicate constitution. None
genuine except that prepared by J. H..
Zeilin & Co,
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-07-13

A LARGE number OF voters in
Collin county call upon Colonel Ed.
Chambers to be a candidate for the
legislature. No wonder, for he is
one of the truest men in the state.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-07-13

CAPTAIN FENwICK, of the steam
ship Strathairly, for bringing into
San Francisco an excess of 223
passengers, has been fined 81, 500 by
the United States district court.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-07-13

MI. r. p. Bonner, of Meadyille, Pa,
writes al fee. like . newborn creature.
Transformed from q crahby dyspeptic
and nervous sufferer TO q robust, strong,
healthy man, 1t all seems like dream
vet Browns Iron Bitters did it. j feel
yery kindly toward everybody. especially
to the inventors Of so good medicine.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-07-13

THE tariff commission is about to
organize as it is said to go to work.
Then we will see what we shall see.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-07-13

THE Hunt county Democracy
instruct for John Ireland for the
gubernatorial nomination.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-07-13

The rate of taxation in New York
city will be $3.50 ceuts this year
against 1852 of last year. The tax'
rate has not been so low since before
the war.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-07-13

THE Democrats of Menard want
the gubernatorial nominee to be
chosen from western Texas.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-07-13

THE STATESMAN wants to see
Hon. J. d. sayers made permanent
president of the Galveston conven-
ton.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-07-13

CALDWELL county Democrats are
instructed to vote for Judge ireland.
Should his name be Withdrawn they
are to support Storey for governor.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-07-13

There is no one article in the line
medicines that gives SO large return for
the money as good porous strengthen
ing plaster, such as Carriers Smart Weed
and Belladonna Backaehe Plasters. For
sale by Morley Bros.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-07-13

AND now a railway is projected to
extend from Brennan westward
through Gonzales.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-07-13

THE New York, Texas and Next
can railway is now completed to
Victoria.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-07-13

SOME of the Roberts delegates
want to try Storey.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-07-13

AN EXCHANGE says Storey would
carry out the Roberts policies.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-07-13

BURNET adds another block to the
Ireland column.