The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-12
THE WORLDS EXPOSITION

THE WORLDS EXPOSITION {
The able call of Chief Commits
'ioner Elliott for organization and
work i'll the interest of the coming
worlds exposition at New Orleans,
Will hardly fail to meet a gratifying
response by the people of the state.
Individual concern and the local con-
every where occurring,
give a surance of popular accord with
the enterprise. Indeed, the il lea
tons are that the entire south will
aim to make this the first interna-
tional exposition ever held on her soil
worthy of her characteristic liberality.
Texas, though one of the youngest of
the states, can not afford TO be second
to any in the display of her resources,
her industries, or in the patriotic pride |
of her citizens. The comparatively |
short time, however, In which all |
preparatory arrangements are to be
perfected will admit of few
delays, and the emergency appeals
alike to citizen and section. Ener-
getic, concerted action can alone secure
such success as will be creditable, and
the efforts of each neighborhood will
be regarded as the measure of the in
terest felt In that locality.
Upon Austin, the seat of govern
ment, the accepted geographical and
social center of the state, peculiar and
oneIous responsibilities devolve. The
example of the capital will influence
other cities and communities; her en-
ergy will stimulate, or her apathy
will depress.
The natural leader in every move
ment tending to the material develop
ment or prosperity of the state,
Austin is especially committed to the
the cause of the exposition. And
might not our obligations in the mat
ter be in some degree met by offering
through the commissioner, Col. Ell
lott, to parties proposing to make
Texas exhibits at New Orleans, such
inducements as would draw the en-
tire Texas collection to the state fair
here in October next, whence, after
exhibition, they could be transported
by special arrangement to New Or
leans and be put in place in time for
the opening there in Decemberp
This oportunity to see the various
specimens of the resources, products
and industries of the commonwealth
within the state would doubtless be
very gratifying to many thousands
who could not 60 beyond the Missis-
sippi to see them, and the
state fair management would
but honor itself in providing
literally aud specifically for the recep-
ton, care and display of all exhibits
which could be concentrated here en-
route to the great show at New
Orleans.
The chicken thieves are still att.
Isam Tooke's case comes up on
writ of habeas corpus tomorrow, be-
fore Judge Walker.
MILAN & Loving s ginger ale and
mead excels anything of the kind in
town.
At Manor, on Tuesday, the bank
rupt stock of j. w. Biting who failed
for $4,000, was sold at public sale to
P. J. Willis & Bro, of Galveston, for
$4,000.
There will be a sociable at the
Southern Presbyterian church to-
night. Admission % cents; refresh
ments free. Every one cordially in
vited.
The young ladies of the Central
Methodist church (north), will hold a
sociable at Mr.. s. b. Hills residence
tonight. 1t promises to be highly
enjoyable affair.
The match shoot between the Aus
tin Gun Club and the Alamo Gun
Club will take place on the grounds
of the latter club, at San Antonio, on
Wednesday next.
The reason so many children go to
Alexander Bros. to trade is because
they always get a piece of gum, or
some such trifle. These things please
the children, and make Alexander
Bros. popular with them.
M. d. W. Weaver has moved his
stock of groceries to No. 300 East Pc
can and San Jacinto streets. lie keeps
only first-class goods, and sells them
at living rates. Go and see his
stock.
The ladies OF DR.. Goodwyn's church,
and especially those of the ladies fur
nishing society who are to take charge
of booths at the bazaar, are earnestly
requested to meet at 3 o'clock this
evening, for the purpose of perfecting
arrangements for the bazaar.
A petition is in circulation request
ing DR.. Cummings to announce him.
self as candidate for mayor. 1t is
being numerously signed.
MILAN q Loving use shaved ice and
pure fruit juices instead OF
cheap extract, in their soda.
The case against DIR. Casey, in
Justice Tegener's court, charging him
with fence cutting for opening a
gate through pasture fence, was dis
missed, it being proven that the doc
tor was part owner.
Hon. Felix Smith has served several
terms in the legislature with the
greatest satisfaction to his constitu-
ents. He is very efficient man, and
has great influence and should be re.
turned.