The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-31
HALF OF THE MOB MEXICANS.
Cutthroats from Interior Towns Be-
yond the Rio Grande.
A DREADFUL RECITAL
The Murdered INDICATED and
the Murderers Named.
From the MesiIla Valley IN. ny independently

Following Is q correct translation from the Span
ish, in which 1t is written OF statement made by
native citizen OF Ell Paso county, Texas. We have
known this gentleman for many years, and lndorse
him being Of the most respectable and intelli
gent citizens OF FL Paso county. He has been resi-.
oent of that county all his lie, and has credably
filed many county offices OF trust and honor Himself
OF Mexican origin. and having Intimate &C.
qua,n,ance with the people both sides of the river
enables him 10 understand the causes underlying
recent uprising In that county. We have endeavored
to preserve his style in making the Translation
To THE EDIroRs lSDEPgSDEST:-s
SAN ELIzARIo Texas, Jan. 7, 1875
have road much and heard more OF the atrocities
committed by the mob III FL Paso county Some OF
the reports are true some aro false. Occupying
position a county officer 1t was my duty TO en-
deavor to suppress the uprising which l saw was
about TO take place. This ,rca to accomplish by
giving good advice 10 my friends and ne'ghoors 10
San Enzario who were engaged in the conspiracy 10
overthrow the county government and murder all OF
foreign brth (estran0eros) who were in the country.
IL was in vain that reasoned with them.
MEXICAN INVADERS.
Influenced by inc Cura Borajo and the mass OF
the people IN Guadalupe, saragossa, San fsnaco
unfortunate and deluded citizens oi San Elizaro
aud Socorro determined 10 take the steps
they did; they were assisted by some from Yslea, by
she mass me people oil the Mexican towns opposite
us, and only these but by great number OF men
from carmen Inc now nv pame or sam.
every citizen OF FL Paso county ana OF the Mexican
towns opposite. The mob consisted ol over SIX hun
dred these about three hundred were citizens
OF FL PasO county, at least two hundred were msa OF
my acquaintance from the Mexican towns across the
river, ana FULLY hundred were strangers 10 me;
was told by some OF my friends who were with tho
mob that these last men had been brought from the
INFERIOR towns OF Mexico; that they had been assured
OF plunaer, ana Tor that purpose they II you
ask 10 give the names oil Mexican citizens VINO
participated IN tue insurrecton snail reply II will
DO give the names OF the citizens OF the
Mexican towns named who did not participate Tor
they but few while those who took part are many
aDp,s
Tho statements heretofore published In yeur much
appre ciated periodical by Judge Howard ss 10 the
cause OF tho difficulties are In the main correct leav-
ing TO side his prejudces Whether it was good
or bad policy on tho part OF Judge Howard 10 return
ne did ~ FL Paso, known, as nc must have known,
the feeling against him, do propose to discuss.
He came, however, IN lawful manner to assert O
lawful right the salt lakes were paolIc property.
them. Tho people Of III Paso county have for years
been aware OF the fact that those salt lakes could DO
located by any man who possessed !anu certificate
large enough 10 cover them; but being badly adver.
tised by Don Louis Cards and the Cura Borjo, they
detcrm ned locate these lakes themselves
permit anybody else to do So This Tor pur-
pose OF securing TO tho people OF the Mexican side Tho
privilege taking these lakes You already
have the history Of the beginning OF tho trouble.
shall simply give that portion relating 10 the barDar
Gus murder OF the victims
ELLIS
During three days that the wore besieged
surrounded by the mob witnessed all Their
acts hoard all their talk Charles Ellis WAS the first
TO TALL he was noble gentleman kind trend OF the
people, mad lived with them beirended them Tor
|
When Howard came TO town with the rangers ana tho
crowd began TO gather at Leon Granillos house Mr.
Ellis went there to talk and reason with them. He
saying, "Wbat does tns mean, boysy" (Muchs- |
ch,s.) "Don't act iooIishly; lot me advise you Tor
your own good" and other remarks 10 tue same
effect, whom Leon Granio cried OUT "Ahora es
ticmpoi" (Nowis the time Then EuteuiI0 Chaves
rode up horseback and threw lasso Ellis and
started run, droggiug the unfortunate man. After
had dragged him some distance he then got down
and cut his throat, and the body was thrown 10 the
N inc IN dn wi q of ia not
true Juarcz was not in Ell Paso county at the time
he was in New Mexico.
Aiter The murder OF Ellis tho the rangers
continued Tor three days During this period ire
qucntiy heard the leaders OF The mob discussing the
tuai ION they told their followers that 'thelr friends
IN FSaukn had assured them that the United States
troops would not INTERFERE" And these same leaders,
especially Chico Baroa, stated that they were
SIMPLY oDcyiDg orders from their superors at FL Paso.
DO not pretend AT TINS time TO give an opinion as to
the truth Ur lastly OF these siaiemenIs the matter IL
being gated, and when the truth Is brought
10 light the truth ana the whole truth Will be pub
llshed to the word. AS before stated, was with
tue mob could escape, Tor was closely watched.
They called me traitor my race Tor not joining
them ana threatened 10 take my hfe which was only
saved by the exertions oil some OF my blood relations
VINO, to the disgrace oil our name, acting with
the mob, and who have by their lawless acts
stained the name Of an honorable family with
fanny. / heard their consultations and know all
about the wrap they set TO catch Howard,
Atkinson and Mcbride. They sent In u flag OF truce;
the besIeged men were guaranteed safety and kind
treatment II they surrendered. Mr. Atkinson gave
leaders OF the mob Sll, 900 specie
rcncy and urats ON tho condition that they would
permit MN, Howard. Mcbride aud all tho rangers 10
depart Without moestation.
HOLLOW
Chico Barela swore by he hoy cross that he would
faithfully Keep his part oil the agreement Mr.. Akin.
son believed him. said swell, yon have received
Letter price Tor US than we would bring II sold at
public auction" 1t Is said by oi the mob that
Cnico Barela intended to keep his word and that he
scut q messenger across the the BoraJo,
informing MIN Of what nad been done, and received
this answcr-"shoot all tho GringUs and 1 Will alb.
solve yor.'
MURDER AND MCTILArIoS OF HOWARD.
Howard Was iirst taken out The cntirc mob was
formed IN regiment about six hundred strong, and
marched with Howard the head to the place OF exc
eution. He walked crccty, with his hands behind
him. When he reached . Inc place Of exseu,on The
stopped and turning, laced the mob; thcy drawn
out in line All was silent as death Desiderio
Apodaca, with hring party of eight men. came up
and TOOK positions about ten feet from tho doomed
mao, who stooa quietly watching the proceedings.
When all was ready Howard spoke. He could not
speak Spanish very luenty, but enough TO make him.
sell understood. Tie SAID :-"You are now aoout to
execute so men :" then, barring his breast he gave
the word, ''Firc!" Then nring party fred, and
Howard Tell aud kicked and sauirmed Oh the ground;
then Jesus relles ran up TO the body, ana raising
bvuy; the blow Tell, put Howard turned, ana the
machete fell ON Tces' lcet, cutting of two OF his
toes The body was then hacked and mutiated, after
which II was dragged To an old well and thrown IN.
HEROIC PoRrIrUDE OF ADHESION
Then Atkinson and Mcbride were brought out and
stood the spot where Howard had fallen. Mcbride
SAID nothing, but appeared 10 be very melancholy
(trtse) Atkinson spoke IN excellent Spanish. After
stating the pledges they had made 10 the party
and the oath they had taken 10 perform their PROMISES
he asked them IT they still intended TO violate their
solemn pledges. The crowd shouted "AcdbenioSP
(iulsn themJ. "Thep,n said Atkinson 'thoro IL no
remcdysp "Noi moi" shouted Inc crowd "fhon
let mo die with honor he sad; al will give the
word. " He then took of his coat aud vest opened
his shirt a. TO uncover his breast looked az he
party OF eight men who stood with their guns ready |
fire, ana SAID III cool manner, when give tho
word, hro at my near,--Firci' AS he gave tho
word i've bullets struck him in The belly; he
staggered, but recovered himself and shouted, MAS
aryiUa, ca0ronesi" tnighor up, you - y
Two shots were hen nred and lie icll but st
lead. He moioned toward his head, and Dcsidcrio
Apoelca, the Commander OF the hiring party, put
pistol TO his head finished him. Mcbride was IN
ttantly Killed. Tho bodies were then dragged OF.
THREE HUNDRED cUTrHRoArs FROM OVER THE RIVER
Witnessed the ABOVE scene heard the remarks
have CIV. and hold myself responsible Tor he truth
OF Ihis account When THIS occurred there stood IN
the line oil insurgents over three hundred men from
the opposite side OF the river aud can urlssh tue