The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1892-12-22
DEPARTMENT DOINGS.
REc0kD OF YESTERDAYS TRANsAc-
TIoNs AT THE CAPITOL,
How, Where and by Whom the Governmental
Affairs Of the People Of the Great
Commonwealth Of Texas Are
Being Administered.
EXECUTIVE OFFICE.

A reQulSlGlOu ITOu lllluOlS III Oo'
a. Garden, charged with obtainin
money under false pretenses, was hon
ored by the governor, but upon heal
ing of the facts surrounding the case
on application of the defendant, it ar
peared that the purpose of the extra
dition was to collect debt, and tn
governor revoked his warrant
Among other things a telegram wa
exh lbited by Garden asking him t.
forward sum OF money and stop pro
ceedings. This sort of business ma,
be all right in Illinois, but it don't g
in Texas
STATE DEPARTMENT..
The following charters were file,
yesterday
The Texas Midland Railroad c..
for the purpose of operating the Tex
as Central railroad, which they have
purchased, running b tween the
towns of Garrett, in Ellis county, and
Roberts, in Hunt county, having
power to extend said railroad. Capt.
tai stock, 100000. Incorporators
Charles Moran and nine other citi.
zens of New York.
The Texas Central Railroad Co., to
operate the Texas Central railroad
which it has purchased, running
from Ross, in McLennan county, and
Albany, in Shackelford county. Capt.
tai stock, $4,000,000. IncorpOrators:
Charles Moran and nine other citizens
OF New York.
ADJUTANT GENERALS OFFICE.
General order No. 81. - .-.;'
Reports of inspection having been
filed in this office by Col. r. HI. Bruce
and Lieutenant Colonels X. M. Van
Zandt and John Dowell, it becomes
the pleasant duty of this department
to compliment such com panies of the
Texas Volunteer Guard as have passed
q creditable inspection. Companies
mentioned below as roll of honor de-
serve commentator for everything
that pertains to their duty, to the SER
vice and to the state, In cleanliness of
their arms, neatness of armory and
esprit de corps, thus exhibiting the
spirit of the true soldier
The attendance at inspection, al
though not what was anticipated or
expected, Is nevertheless overlooked,
owing to the well known business OBJ
legations of the member of the Guard
at this season of the year. 1t is re-
GREETED that a few of the companies
show want of attention to the con-
dition of their armament and other
quirements of the service.
Such companies as have been found
deficient in these requirements will
be investigated with view to correct
the evil, and place their armament in
good condition preparatory to rein.
spection.
Where no enthusiasm or interest is
manifested, as noted in condition of
arms, etc, such organizations will be
mustered out of service.
Companies showing commendable
zeal and attention to requirements of
the service are specially mentioned
below, with remarks of inspectors
noted:
Abilene Ligh5 Infantry, tirst.class
in every respect; Fort Worth Fenci-
bles, In fine condition; Stanley Ran
gers. excellent condition; Pan Han
handle Cavalry, good condition;
Stone Fort Rifles very good; Hent err
sDn Light Infantry, splendid; Garitty
Ribs, splendid.
The Ccllowing companies are all re-
ported ia good condition: Cor I
pus Christi Light Guard,
r igle Pass Rifles, Dallas Artillery,
Rogers Volunteers, Rutherford
Rangers, Palestine Cavalry, Wash
lnston Guard, Dilley Rifles, Sulphur
: giDgs Rifles, Fry Guard, Red River
nifles, Tom Hamilton Guard, Bee.
vile Guard, Lexington Rifles, Comal I
Rifles, Governors Guard, Capital City
Cavalry, Frontier Guard, Mabry !
Wichita Rifles, Cooper Guard, |
King Rifles, JEFF Davis Rifles, Hous- ,
ton Light Guard, Taylor Rifles Ire
land II files, Excelsior Guard, Capital {
City Guard, Marble Falls Guard.
The following named companies have
not yet been inspected, viz: Bren- :
ham Light Guard, Brenham Field ,
Texarkana Rifles and
Shelby Rifles.
The adjutant generals report is
about ready for the public printer,
but it was not ready to give to the
press 1t ia understood that it makes ,
q strong plea for perfecjing the state
grounds.
STATE DEPARTM EMIT.
The secretary of state office incorpo.
rated the Runnels Lodge No POI of
Tex, yesterday. This
odge will be subordinate of the In
Order of Odd Fellows
CoMPTRoLLER's DEPARTMENT.
All nonresident tax payers who ,
,ettle with the comptroller had better
waltz up as their time of grace is up
On the 31st.
Eghty-fIur tax collectors bonds
lave been approved up to date under ,
The new election. There have been
1870 filed but some had to be returned
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