The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-18


Tor gathering in order to secure the best
results; the influence OF rainfall on the
ie d of tannin as compared with other
sluashs of the void. By George A. Kali
ieyzr, OF San Antonio.
Second-A report on the economic
hotauy of Texas. by Mrs. NJ. j. Young,
which gives in detail the varieties of
plants found in Texas which are useful in
dyeipg, tanning, medical end manufact-
ures of various kinds.
Mr.. Dumble, state geologist, Issues the
following circular No 2:
AUSTIN, October Is.
The plan of operations adopted for the
geological survey of Texas divides the
state temporarily into four districts, with
a surveying corps in each, and Ms their
work is intended solely to develop the
resources of the state, the cooperation
and assistance of the people is most earn
estly solicited. To this end it is desired
to secure reliable correspondents and
observers in every county from whom
information may be obtained, which will
greatly facilitate the work of the biologists
by enabling the state geologist to direct
the surveying parties to the greatest ad-
vantage.
These field parties can only examine
limited area each season, and the immense
extent of the state will render 1t very din
cult to accomplish the work desired in
any reasonable length of time without
the active cooperation and assistance
asked for on the par. of the people most
| interested.
The work will be particularly directed:
First-To a search for ores, minerals,
oils, Goals, clsys and other materials pos
se.sing commercial value, and the deter
mipation of the question, when possible,
whether they exist in sufficient quantities
and under suitable conditions and sur
roundings to make it asonably certain
| that it will be profitable to work them.
To an investigation of the geological
formation and topography of the country,
with view to dsterm ming the probability
of obtaining artesian water and the teasl-
bility of irrigating from such wells, or
from streams, tanks or shallow wells.
Third-The determination of the adapt
ability OF soils to certain crops, and how
their fertility can be increased by the use
of materials nearest at hand.
Fourth-To the search for and develop
ment of useful articles as yet not fully
known.
The collection of fossils and study of
geologic strata, though necessary con-
comitant will be made las far is consist
ent with obtaining a correct knowledge of
their character and infnences) subordin-
ate and subsidiary to the economic fee-
lures of the survey.
Trusting that the plan thus briefly de-
lineated will meet your hearty approval,
the state geologis. asks your aid, believ-
ing that,with the assistance. asked for, the
geological survey can and will be made a
com plete financial and scientific success.
E. 7. DUMBLE, State Geologist.
From Tuesdays D lily.
The following assessment rolls have
been received:
Erath, increase, S2l6,S54.
Waller, decrease, $1,02S.
Hamilton, decrease, S35l,675
The decrease of Hamilton was due to
cutting off a part to organize Mills county.
Revenue deposits amounted to only
$l,750 yesterday.
Only eight counties have failed to send
up their assessment rolls.
STATE DEPARTMENT.
The following charters were filed in the
Office of the secretary of state yesterday:
The West Fort Worth Street railway
filed an amendment increasing the capital
stock from 100000 to 100000.
The Southwest Land company filed an
amendment increasing the capitol stock
from 100000 to 100000.
The Fort Worth Electrical Manufactur-
ing company, capital stock 100000;
object, to manufacture electrical fire
alarms, enunciators and other electrical
goods, Incorporators: G. M. Caswell,
j. A. Thomas and n. A. Snren.
The Geneva Alliance Company, of San
Saba county; capital stock, $4,000.
| Iucorporators: j. &. Maso7, DAM i
Cordroy, & c. Bennett A. S. Howard, T.
l.. Reeves, W. A. Wiiliams,'J. Reeves, B.
+. Sanders, d. Cordroy, W. ". Morpe,
j. j. Vickers, and l.. &. Mason.
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.
The town of Comsnche notified the de-
partment of education yesterday that she
had assumed control of her schools.
Fourteen colnty Judges have failed to
send up their annual report of school at
fairs for last year. They should be sent
in at once, as the department is about
through making up its report for the leg
islature.