The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1876-11-02
nl1ea " h,d a PUBLIC building appropriated

/ A'Iea ~ Hau a DupitC OuiiuI4-S apPtUPA'0'SH
TO their use, which accommodates 100 pupils
and the directors determined, mixed schools
being impracticaLie and unwise, to use tie
/ funds in hand to accommodate the two
thirds instead of the oae-third. Hence, a
graded school for white children has been
| first built. Bu. the good work is expected
to 90 on, ard in time Austin will accom-
moGate all tine white and black children in
It's graded schools, thGt must grow and
prosper.
Captain Sueed went on to show
how the money had been disbursed IN
building, etc The building, furnished
and thoroughly fitted, cost $50, 37G.13 An
additional sam of $3.50 &c has been spent
in fixtures, c.sterns and other incidentals,
making the aggregate expense SEQ, $50 20,
| leaving balance of little less than one
thousand dollars on hand. Capt. Sneed, to
whom all expense has been entrusted, gave
he utmost satisfaction; and the STATESMAN
expression must be that these figures are
absolutely startling, for in the history OF
| building there has never been such results
| accomplished with such economy. The
trustees deserve the gratitude of every man,
woman and Child in Austin. The state
ment was received with marked approba-
ion. He then referred to the ceremony of
dedication, for which the citizens had as
,embled, ard he was followed on the ros-
rum by Major c. r. Johns, president of
both the board Of trustees and directors,
who commenced the ceremony of
DEDICATION
by presenting the building to Judge James
w. Smith. whom the recent law, as county
Judge, makes custodian of such buildings.
Judge Smith received them, and in a brief
speech showed great zeal in the cause of
EDUCATION. He said he had heretofore
thought of this great question as it de
erved, but the present occasion imbued
him with new importance attaching to it,
and he should work with zeal hereafter
N the cause. He had been in Travis cou nty
thirty-eight years, and it made his heart
swell with pride to see these evidences of
advancement from the home school and the
day of Indian massacIes to the Inaugural
ion of q new era with such build
ings as this for seats of learn
ing. He was proud of the course
of the trustees and directors, and felt no
hesitation IN giving them most hearty en-
dorsement. In his remarks he made refer
4nce to the murder of Judge j. W. Smith,
s tI, pbi Of
county, by Indians, near the spot where the
graded school building now stands. He
addressed some most pleasant and appro-
pirate remarks to the scholars, and he closed
with an appeal for the general encourage
ment of such institutions.
Mayor Wheeler was then introduced. He
replied, as the representative of the city of
Austin, and heartily endorsed every act of
he trustees and directors. He said they
had been unjustly criticised by those who
knew nothing about their acts. He hon
ored them for these acts, aud for the peo-
pie OF Austin he rendered the most heart
felt thanks.
A dedication prayer was then pronounced
by Mr.. Philpott in Which he invoked the
blessings of God ON the institution and
those in charge of it.
Major Johns then appeared before Judge
Smith second time to ask for the direc-
tory the keys of the institution for twelve
months, stating their object to be tic in
auguration and operation of a graded
school according to the most approved
plan.
General n. G. Shelley was then intro
duced, and, in a most eloquent speech, sus-
tanned the plea of Major c. R. Johns and
mis- own character as an able advocate. He
said that guarantees sufficient had been
produced, in the acts of Major c. R. Johns,
Captain Sneed and Mr.. Toe Harrell, to war
rant the trust to be contded to them
and the gentlemen now associated with
them as directors of the Austin graded
school. He Culogised the system adopted,
and said it would be productive of the
grandest results. He thought the trustees
of the school fund, Johns, Sneed and Har-
-r.ll, due the lasting thanks of our people.
they had performed all their labors free of
charge, and their names should live in time
to come for their acts in this most worthy
enterprise.
Judge Smith then presented Major Johns
with the keys of the building, stating that
the board was given charge of the institu-
ton for twelve months, with all confidence
in the ability and administration of the
gentlemen composing it. Major Johns re-
ceived the keys with appropriate remarks
and promises, and then presented them to
the superintendent, Mr.. D. W. G. Baker,
who replied in just that style BETTING
the superintendent of a first class school.
He spoke to the people, and told them he
had been among them many years, and felt
love and pride for the generation now grow
ing up. He promised to give to the enter
prise all his ability, and no one doubts but
that he will.
So ended the dedication of the Austin
graded school.
500 REwARD.-We take pleasure in call
ing the attention of farmers, freighters and
others TO the celebrated LaBelle and late
improved Jackson wagons, which are the
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