The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-27
THE CAPITOL BOARD.
designations Accepted and Com
pl,mentary Resolutions Unani-
mously Adopted.
The Governor Authorized to EN-
ploy an Expert to Pass Upon
the Building.

| The capitol board held meeting yes
terday with all the members present.
A communication was received from
Mr. Wilke with draft for $3.50, the value
of two small iron stairwsys which were
not needed.
He also addressed the following to the
board, which was read:
AUSTIN, September 20, 1883.
His Excellency, Gov. L. s. Ross:
Dear Sir-As 1 have heretofore in
formed you that there are some broken
stone in the capitol building which
offered to replace, but as it
would be of great injury to the
building to dog so now offer to pay
to the state of Texas fair value for any
such stone or for any other defect that
cannot be remedied, if there is any such.
Very respectfully, Gus WILKE.
Gen. r. L. Walker, who has supervised
the work of construction from beginning
to end, and who has certified that the
building has been completed in strict con-
formity to the contract and in accordance
to the plans and specifications, then had
the following resignation read:
AUSTIN, Tex, September 20, 1888.
Gov. L. S. Ross President Capitol Board:
Dear Sir-Owing to continued ill health
it has become necessary for me to take
leave of absence from the state for a few
weeks. My physical condition is such
that it is utterly impossible for me to at
tend to the duties of my office should there
be any delay in receiving the capitol
from the contractor. l therefore feel it
my duty to tender you my resignation as
superintendent of construction of the
state capitol, to take effect on Tuesday,
September %, 1888.
During my connection with this baild-
ing have earnestly endeavored to dis
charge every duty that was incumbent
upon me- and can point with confidence
to the building itself as a witness to my
fidelity to the trust reposed in me by the
state. desire to thank you and the
board for the kindness and courtesy |
have received at your hands, and hope,
when l return to the state the present
difficulties about the reception of the
building will be settled satisfactorily.
Very respectfully,
Signed R. L. WALKER.
TWAS accepted, and Mr.. Hall offered the
following resolution:
Whereas, Gen. R. L. Walker, superin-
resignation, made necessary from the con-
dition of his health, therefore be it
Rret Owed, That the same be &C
cepted with every assurance on our
part of the highest personal regard for
him and confidence in his integrity and
fidelity in the discharge of his official
duties, and with the most earnest wishes
for his early res Grafton to health and
future prosperity and happiness.
Attorney-general Hogg said: "Mr. |
President, cheerfully second that reso-
luton. In all my intercourse with him l |
have respected him as a man of honor and
a high toned gentleman"
The resolution was then adopted unani- |
mously.
The resignation of Secretary Dickinson
was then read, and, on motion OF Mr.. Hall, |
was made to take effect on the 25th.
Mr.. r. S. Harrison, formerly book
keeper, was then elected secretary to aid
in winding up the business of the board. |
A resolution was then adopted author
izing the governor to employ an expert,
and the board adjourned.
In connection with the resignation of
General Walker, who has watched over the
construction of the capitol building daily
since work on it mmenced, and who has
solemnly certified that it has been con-
structed and completed in strict accord
ance to the contract, plans ard speciica
tiohs, the following is given as volun-
tary tribute by the capitol board to an
honorable man, who has discharged his
every duty with fidelity and ability:
AUSTIN, Tex, May %, 1888.
G m. r, L. Walker, Superintendent of Constrac.
ton:
Dear Sir-In view of the early cessation
of the official relations existing between
Us, we are moved to express our great
esteem and respect for you personally |
and to testify our appreciation of your
eminent services and valuable assistance |
in the great work which has been our
common care. The wisdom of your ad-
vice and suggestions to the board from
time to time, which were the basis of
action on our part, has been proven and
in manner and with a uni |
formity that must be gratifying to your
self; and certainly it has created in Us
feeling of absolute confidence that by you
the interests of the state were represented |
not only with honesty and faithtulness, |
but with most intelligent ability and skill. |
With best wishes for your prosperity |
and happiness, and that the period OF |
your usefulness a. citizen may be con-
tinued for many years, we are, with
greatest respect,
Yours, faithfully,
l.. S. Ross,