The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-09-12

foam OF cup of water. He denied
the soft impeachment and solmenly
averred that he never looked upon the
beer when it foamed, and he was rein
stated in the affections of the people
of Liberty Hill. This is the best town
on the road between Austin and Bur
net. 1t is surrounded by grand
country, occupied by sober, industri-
Gus people and does fine trade. Its
educational advantages draw num-
Der OF families from the surrounding
country during the session of school.
Ten miles through beautiful, rolling
country, in a high state of cultivation,
brings us to
BERTRAM,
a town of about fifty houses, with six
stores, mills, gins, wagon shops, ETC.
1t is lively little burg and does a
good business. The country grows
rougher as we approach.
BURNETT
and the hoary heads of the old noun
tains are within plain view. The
bright green crown of shin oaks worn
by the old monarchs present a pretty
view in contrast with the sunny
mountain sides and shady hollows.
AS the train passed through without
stopping, no effort will be made to
mention the various industries of the
thriving little city, especially as THE
STATESMAN has an able representative
there who keeps its readers fully posted
in his daily reports.
The run from Burnet to Marble
Falls is through wooded valley, with
some very fine farms at in tervals along
the road. The only variation from
the general face of the country is
GRANITE MOUNTAIN,
where millions upon millions of tons
of beautiful granite lie in plain view
The immense quantity of rock taken
to build the capitol is mere bagatelle,
and is not missed from the vast de-
post. The granite field is a sight
well worth seeing, and one which will
alone well repay one for trip over
the narrow gauge. Our good old
townsman, Col. N. L. Norton, has
made his home at Granite mountain,
and was out to greet the excursionists
with his pleasant smile and cordial
handshake.
MARBLE FALLS.
So much has been said and written
about this embryo manufacturing city
that anything we could add would be
superfious. Suffice to say the Falls
are still just as nature left them wait
ing for science and capital to harness
their tremendous power. On all sides
are evidences of improvements of a
substantial character. The unfortun-
ate system of manipulating by which
the town is scattered, has resulted in
an irreparable injury to the town.
THE ExCURsIoNIsTs.
The railroad carried between 400
and 500 people, and more than that
came in from the surrounding
country. AS soon as the train stop
ped the crowd scattered up and down
the river, seeking for shady places to
open their lunch baskets. After lunch
most of the crowd inspected the falls,
while many went fishing and boat
riding. The Manning Rifles band
gave concert in the skating rink,
which was highly enjoyed. On the re-
turn trip heavy rain came up, flood |
ing the country with solid sheets of |
water, and made the track so slippery
that the little locomotive was unable
to pull the heavy train over the grades. |
This delayed the arrival at Austin I'M
til after the street cars stopped run
ming, which was some inconvenience
TO the excursionists, and was the only |
occurrence to mar the days enjoy
nent, but most of them accepted the
situation philosophically and are much
happier to-day that they made the
rip.
THE NARROW GAUGE ROAD.
When Superintendent Leitnaker
ook charge of this road it was con-
idered poor piece of property, but
lnder his judicious managementit has
proven a pronounced success. 1t is
me of the best narrow gauge roads in
he country. The track is well
'allasted, the cars run smooth and
asst, and the service is all that can be
ssked.
Superintendent Leitnaker is exceed
ngly popular with the people along
he line, as is Mr.. Penn, his able assis-
ant. In fact, all the employees are
apable, careful and polite.
In mirthful measures warm and free