The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-16

ana SZo per acre was set by the legislature.
on the word of members familiar with the
price OF land between Houston and Gal
weston. and it seemed to us 1t ought to be
satisfactory to all parties.
We have had maps made OF the battle
ground and secured from the comptroller's
office the tax list of parties owning the
land.
Tho Texas Veterans association appoint
cd a committee composed of survivors OF
the battle of san Jacinto to go to the
ground and mark the boundaries. etc. AS
far as possible such was done on July T.
1894.
The men came from different a0d remote
sections Of the State The railroads very
kindly gave transportation for them and
Major Converse took them 10 the battle
ground in his fine yacht. All other OK
penses were paid.
Some of the members Of tho legislature
who were opposed TO the bill said 1t was a
Houston and Galveston company enterprise
10 yet control Of s25,0oo They said the
State needed money for her institutions.
We told them II they wanted 10 make 10
cal matter OF It, Harris county paid one
twentieth of the State taxes TO support
these institutions and not one OF them We're
located in her county. nor did she draw one
dollar from the State treasury for an az
preparation
We we're not responsible for tho battle of
county.
The prompt passage aud approval Of the
battlefield purchase bill by the legislature
Is creditabie alike 10 the intelligence ana
patriotism OF that body and our governor,
and will be generously applaudcd through
out Texas.
When our first bill was disapproved by
our executive We were deeply grieved--we
respected his reasons-but confident that
right will prevail and with such daring
and intrepid leader as Senator Burns we
know no such thing as defeat-we returned
with a new and stronger bill and have
been successful Had the whole State been
carefully looked over we could not have
found a better leader.
Born in a county where was enacted one
OF the hloodieet deeds of civilized times,
tho massacre of Dawson and his men by
the MeXicans in 1872, and nurtured within
sight OF tomb erected by grateful peo-
pie containing the remains of these men
and those OF the immortal and Inflated
Meir prisoners, who drew the black bean
in 1913. Not only has he proven to be a |
true son of Texas. hut faithful also TO the
republican party. ono NJ whose strongest
principles is the acquisition of territory |
Having been elected to the state senate
from a district largely democratic, he has
risen above party and advocated the cause
Of the greatest good to the greatest number. |
All honor to Waller 7. Burns. TO whom
is due the grateful thanks of the people
of Texas and the daughters OF our erst-
while republic. 1t lie indeed gratifying 10
know that the State has not grown too
cold and sordid 30 respond to an appeal |
made from purest motives OF patriotism.
The journal recorded the names OF mem |
bers from the eNtrome boundaries as among |
the best friends OF tn. bill.
The Interest of the Daughters OF the Re |
public in their patriotic work steadily In.
Tpi ,rnl mot
itself to all loyal liberty loving people; no |
doubt stimulated bv their patriotism, the !
generous hearted Henry Rosenberg be-
1ueathed the sum of s500cc to erect a
10 the memory OF the heroes
OF the Texas revolution" in Galveston, the
proud city OF his adoption
Forgetfuluefs awhile does not always
proyn TO be ingratitude; awakened by our
enthusiasm TO a sense o. duty the Sthtn
has paid a beautiful though Hrdy tribute
10 the patriot soldier. statesman and lhrs,,
General Thomas j. Rusk. For thlriy-sef
years in the cemetery In quaint hislerle
Nacogdoches, his last sad resting place
had been unmarked with only the native
bird from neighboring osE
10 sing weird Triumphant requiem but IL
savors no longer OF neglect or lnfrshtune'
ON september 81. 1894. we read OF the cere-
monies of the unyeilng OF the monument
TO the dauntless, unselhsh mere N
Travis. Austin; Sam Houston lainI@sasi
stephen f. Austin Brszoria; DeZa'ala' san
Antonio. There we're Two other chapters
formed; one in Dallas and another IN
Brenham, but for reasons ] am not aware
~ we're not successful. Each chapter as
above recorded has its defined work ana
will no doubt accomplish much good me
collection of relies by the Austin ehap.er
4 one especially worthy OF oonsiaera'ioh'
and all articles given TO the Keeping oi
mis- chapter are to become the properly 0,
Inc state TO have and 10 hold forever ana
will be placed In the capitol
To stir the youthful Inauguration WIN
stories OF yalor aud heroisn and TO ue'siop
STATE prlde ana beget good citizenship, we
inaugtirated plan IF presenting ca,h pup
lie or private school that SO desired th.ln;
vim portraits Of Generals Austin ana
Houston. We charge nothing Tor the PIC
tnros, framing them costs Us ~ eaen, Wnieh
ne give to the school at the same price
thev cost us. The express companies hino-
10 carry them free of charge,
" we are gratiAod 10 know so many esie-
mat, Independence aud san Jseinto Gays
y,i,h appropriate ceremonies, attending
nrsseutaiions OF pictures.
To think OF Texas with so many nolea
man aud not one OF them Represented I'D
our National capital, We petitionea Inc 'ss-