The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1882-05-24
IN ANTONIO, TEXAS.
fkaf fhe Traveller Finds to In
tereSt Him There.
The City's OIigin-Its Growth
and Historic Associations.
:..c;al Correspondent Butler Times.

social alCorrespondent Butler Times.
People living five hundred or
| thousand miles away from this
quaint old Spanish city. have but a
meager conception of its importance,
IS beautiful surroundings and its
historic associations, unless they
have at some time or other visited
the place. To colony of adventu-
rous monks of the Franciscan order
who held allegience to the Spanish
| Government, the city of San Anto-
MO owes its origin i'll 1921,
and to them is credited many of
its most interesting features. 1t is,
| therefore the oldest city in the-Lenc
Star Empire.
I San Antonio has mixedSpopula-
ton OF about $4,000 souls, OF which
there are more Germans than any
other one nationality. The total
assessed valuation of the city as
shown in the official report exceeds
SIC 6,ooo,o 1t is noted for It's very
narrow and crooked streets, which
ia certain parts of the city are no
cleaner than some of Buffers thor
oughfares. There appears never to
have been any order in laying off the
town, for entering one street you
can travel it but a short distance
when an abrupt termination or jog is
encountered. But with all this ir-
regularity San Antonio is still de-
lightful town.
The San Antonio river which runs
IN zig-zag course through the yer,
heart of the city, is the most beauti-
full stream in all Texas, and its
equal is hard to find on the conti-
nent. The source OF this stream
emanates from single spring only
thee miles distan from the city.
It's water is as clear as crystal shaded
bya perfect hedgework or willows
along the banks. Some half dozen
or more bridges span the river with
in the city so crooked is It's course.
The water supply of the place is not
only of the very purest, but is mex
haustable.
What IS known us Plazas in San
Antonio, is large square about the
size of the public square in Butler,
excepting that it is not fenced, nor
does it have any buildings III the
centre. There are four OF these
squares or Plazas, and at night. and
morning large number of Mexlcans
Ongregate here, set their tables and
have supper or breakfast as the case
nay be. These tables are largely
patronlzed by the Mexicans. Front
Ing on one of the Plazas stands the
ad Alimo church which from its
patriotic associations is enshrined
l the hearts of all true Americans
nd lovers of liberty. 1t was nsthis
hiding. so San Antonion's say,
aat the renowned Davy Crockett and
n followers paid the penalty of
1eir Patriotism and devotion to
country and liberty. The 4Alimo
sas erected in r745, and has, there
~, been standing 1877 years. The
ss'adine is in fair state of pre-
sadon, but the revages OF time and
g hand of the relic huster have
'oeoed the ancient walls and pass
yes OF their original beauty and
'usan handiwork. Every visitor to |
. sacred spot must chip something |
aom the blackened walls made SO
NE cremation cf the brave gar |
o0s dead ,iodies afterSanta Annals |
A tor blood had been satia- |
= and the last of the noble little
aud bayoneted to death.
some time past a move was on foot !
ue city to purchase the old Almio !
a0ing and the surrounding /
his and erect suitable monu- /
- near by to commemorate the |
e and the deed that was enacted |
$ out like many other worthy |