The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-03-05

anxious TO do that which is for the
good of Austin and her citizens, fe' Is
that there are many in Austin who
do not fully appreciate the necessity
ofimmediate action along certain lines
There are at present over dozen val
liable industries seeking locations in
Austin. Industries that will be o.
untold benefit, not only in the neal
future, but for all time to come.
Austin expects to locate any of then
she must show disposition to do q.
we'll by them rs other cities through
out the state. SO far there has been
no bonus asked by any of them, but
as guarantee of good faith on The
part of the citizens, some have asked
that certain amount Of stock BE-
taken. This is asking very little, tax
ing into consideration that other cit
les are putting up cash bonuses for ali
the industries located in their midst
At present the mOnied men of the
East, North and Northwest have their
eyes TUNED wisLiu!ly toward Texas
and Austin especially, but what mat.
ters that il Austin fails to locate them
Because she has better inducements
naturally; because it would be to the
interest of industries to locate in the
capital city, even though they did not
receive dollars worth OF peCuniary
ENCOURAGEMENT, it is no reason that
the citizens Of Austin should for one
minute think that stranger will look
at it in this light. Show 1etermina
ton and an anxiety to put the
city to the front, and to do
this Austin must have in
dustries, and the way to get them i,
when one shows a desire to come tC
Austin, make it an object for that one
to come. Don't stand back and think
they can be secured without your as
sistance. Every new industry located
in Austin will enhance the value OF
your property. 1t is an addition to
the population OF the city and will
make better business for the
merchant.
The Commercial club is doing good
work. Not day passes that there
are not dozens of letters from all parts
of the United States received, asking
all sorts of questions about Austin
and the surrounding country.
A STATESMAN reporter dropped into
the secretary's Office yesterday and
found Chas. A. Edwards, the secre
tary, buried in pile of letters, which
he had just received through the
mails. Following is the substance of
only a few, which he read to the
reporter:
DIR. s. H. McManigle of Harper,
Kansas-Wauts to remove a stock OF
drugs valued at $1,000. Asks about
the business and if u suitable room
could be secured.
II. w. Mckay of Kansas City
Received pamphlet and letter form
Commercial club, asks more about
dam and water power.
NJ. E. Jaussen of Kansas City-Saw
advertisement in STATESMAN, wants
printed matter ard full particulars in
regard to Austin's advantages, also
the surrounding country.
Mr.. Gus Heldorier, Burlington, Ia:
Saw advertisement in an Eastern
paper. Is anxious to come South
Asks for printed matter and of Austin
as q business center.
John P. Lilly, Sullivan Ill.,, asks for
printed matter concerning Austin and
surrounding country.
VIM. NJ. Pierson, Alton, Ill: Re-
oeived letter from Commercial club
and wants printed matter.
Simon Swihart, Des Moines, Ia
Saw write up of Commercial club in
STATESMAN and wants description of
Austin and particulars as to health
fulness, educ .tional facilities aud the
business pro poets.
JIG. VOORHEES, Keokuk, Iowa, asks if
there is an opening in Austin for
wholesale fur house. Is there party
in Austin who has $12 800 to put
against an equal amount in first
class stock of dry goods. Is very
anxious to come to Austin.
G. c. McEwen OF Newark, n. j.,
wishes to remove plant, which cost
1920 0. and is capable of turning out
100000 worth of goods the FIRST year,
for the manufacture OF WOODEN goods.
He wants $4,000 subscribed in stock
aud site. Guarantees 10 per cent
dividend on capital stock and 5 per
cent in trust for improvements.
Arthur w. COX, Ballardvale, Massa-
chusetts Just saw pamphlet, wants
to establish a plant for the manufac-
ture OF cutlery ware.
Chas. E. Rodgers, Chester, Pennsyl-
vanis, wishes to engage in the tallow