The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-05-28
AUSTIN AT THE VERY HEAD OF
THE PROCESSION, As
USUAL.
LARGEST SYSTEM IN TEXAS.
ssiIes Upon Miles of Road no h' Con-
siraoted, Wrgni acentlr Fqa'gp'' ana
Bapasod BY tho uih fnr''-
Ste Charles H'oAs.

The situation completed all their ar
engagements yesterday and left for
home last night.
ANOTHER SUPERB LINE.
The owners of the old horse car line
Messrs F. H. Watres and Chas. e.
Judson of Chicago and Mr.. g. ..
Weatherbee of Boston, came to Austin
with sore misgivings and minds about
made up that their property here was
not of much value.
The great beauty of the city, her
magnificent surroundings. and brilli-
ant future completely captured them,
However, and with one accord they
changed their minds and immedi-
atey began to consider a plan
70 put in an electric system. The
matter was carefully and thoroughly
discussed and Yesterday arrangements
were perfected for putting in system
similar to the one now in operation.
Ind eed, it will be identical, but cars
will have improved motors.
ExTENT OF THE WORK.
The electric system will cover very
nearly the entire system OF horse car
line now in operation.
Mr.. Weatherbee, speaking to O.
SPOKESMAN reporter about the work
ye. erday said -,
Our electric system will cover the
present line with possibly change or
two on some of the spurs and with ad
dit,ons on streets not now occupied.
Wa went over these streets and l am
almost certain we will put the road on
then. Ialso went out to the proposed
new cemetery grounds and when it is
laid of we will certainly extend the
road to it. think it beautiful and
most desirable location for a cemetery
md have advised Mr.. Stiles to send for
we'll known landscape engineer
whom know and who has had exper-
fence in laying out cemeteries, to lay
out his grounds and believe he has
consented to do SO. We, intend giving
you the very best electric street car
syst en- in this state"
VIII you furnish your own power?"
That we have not fully determined
upon but think we will. We, how
evei, have been consulting with Capt.
Mather and he will make US q propo'
sitiOn. My opinion is we will put uI
our own power house."
What is your impression Of our city
Mr. WeatherbeeP"
1T is q most beautiful place. From
yolir capitol dome the view reminds me
much OF the view around Boston. Al
tsou want is to have your people tax.
hold of it and go to work aud IL VIII
be a great city. There is no re lson
mon earth why Austin should not bt
n great resort and 1t will be II
you are euterprising. an
delighted with it and have great con
adence in its future. BY the way,
won't down to see the deep water work
at me mouth OF the Brazos and wa
PERFECTLY astonjshed at the progress
made. They will secure deep waite
there certain, and there is now from
fifteen to twenty feet. The enterpris
means much for Austin and the stat
ct large, but there should be free ton
mare there. 1t will be the only por
on the American coast that charge
tonnage"
i presume Mr.. Charles Hicks vii
continue to be your manager here"
Yes, sir. He has proved to be
most faithful and capable officer ant
has looked after our interests mos
sal isfactorily. Since meeting him W,
are more pleased than ever and shall
give him pleasant vacation soon tt
20 of and enjoy himself"
THE ATTRACTIVE LAKE.
Mr.. Watres, speaking to the reporte
lasj night, said: when l left hom
it vas with misgivings, and in truth
was prejudiced against Texas. l all
nOt a pioneer and like the comforts o
civilization, and felt as if was cross
ing to desolate country When | en-
tered the state and got into it SOM
dis lance began to change my mint
and Austin has completely captured
me. Texas is grand state and my
VI ole feeling has completely changed
Have you been out to see the worl
progressing on the damp
Yes, and it is a great enterpris
even il nothing results from it but tn,
lake it will create. That alone will b.
worth the money expended, for it i
bound to be great resort. l thinl
Austin is one OF the most beautiful an,
delightful cities in all the south
There is something about it so repose
iul that it is bound t
become great resort and the lax
viii be great attraction to make
one. Why, with boats running o.
that lake you can not imagine wha
al attraction it will be-"
When will you commence work o.
the electric roadH"
Immediately, and we hope to hav
1t completed within three months. w
intend to give you the best system
and service possible"
THE MOTOR POWER.
Captain Mather was seen last afte,
noon and said the electric car me
wanted him to make a proposition t
furnish them with power and he wa
considering the matter.
"How much will they wantH" ws
asked.
"Well they will want a great dea
end / will have to put in great Co
liSs engine at q cost of abol
SO 900 and 1t Is & big thing. The
speak VI ., arting twelve motor cars
once and will increase the number
necessary. l am making an estimat
and will submit it."