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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-03-01
It Marks the Day When the
State Threw Off the Mex
lean Yoke and Will Be
Celebrated.

Tomorrow is the 74th anniversary
Of the declaration of independence of
Texas and Il legal holiday throughout
schools will close in Observance of the
nay so memorable III Texas history.
The declaration OF independence of
Texas was rades 4: convention which
me, at Washington small town near
the present city CT Houston, on March
/, 1885,. The declaration of independ-
ence was adop March 2, 1886. on mo-
ton of Gen. Sam Houston. The defend
ers of the Alamo died four days later
without the knowledge that independ-
ence had been declared. The grievances
which led to this action were many and
dated back to the fist establishment Of
American colonies in eXas by Stephen
Austin.
Mexico was an alien race and received
but little sympathy from the Ameri
cans. 1t was not the Mexico of today
a peaceful, well governed, orderly coun-
try. with life, property and civil rights
all protected. 1t was then rent and torn
ances No government could preserve
peace throughout its immense territory
and one revolution followed another
Presidents were seated by the military
one day, only to be overthrown the next,
and meanwhile there was no security for
life and property especially of foreign
eTS.
In 1924. by an act of the Mexican
congress. Texas was Joined to the state
of Coahuila temporarily for all pur-
noses of government and the capital at
San Antonio was abolished This proved
n fruitful source of trouble. The Amer
leans were In the aseendency in Texas.
while in Coahuila the Mexicans predom-
mated. While Texas desired peace and
quiet. Coahuila was CONFUSED with rev.
olutions and the friction increased
orer,- year. Armed collisions followed
ana charges of bad faith were made by
aocb of the parties. The military chief
tains who rapidly succeeded each other
~ mower paid little attention to the
rights and Just grievances of the Tex
as and war followed in 1885.
A. first independence was not de-
o,arad the Texans like their American
o'aoestors of the revolution claiming to
or ffobting only for the rights guaran-
-, +han, bv the Mexican constitution
80 1904 They, however. organized an
-, oct ND a provisional government
- cont commissioners 70 get aid from
80 TTDited States; this in 1885. Henry
smith had been elected governor and
-, uo,,sron commaHer of the army
San IL roisad TO free the state from the
,,o,.e of Mexico. breach occurring
Lefveen the governor and his "Iegisla-
tive council" Smith was deposed by the
conncil which was vested with unlim-
ited power in case of emergency.
lanes w. Robinson. the lieutenant gov
ernor. was Installed as Smiths sue
CessOr.
At a general election, held Feb. l. 1886.
a constitutional convention was called
for March l. "A years ago today Richard
Ellis. Of Red River. was elected presi-
dent, and II. S. Kimble, secretary. IA
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-03-01

A1EW ORLEANS was founded in
M curiOusIy accidental way. When
- the French, under Blenville,
crossed Lake POntchartrain and landed
on the bank of Bayou St. John they
found there little indian village. The
wigwams of these first families stood
where today the white marble tOmbs of
the new st. Louis cemetery glitter in
the warm southern sunshine.
Beginning here. there ran through
the tangled underbrush a fOOthpati TO
the Mississippi river along the line of
the street now called Grand Route ST.
John. This portage" was the short
cut from the lake to the river. The
French fell into the habit of using ii.
Soon one or two of them built crude
little cabins nearby. By degrees the set
sufficient semblance OF a town scat
tered along this path TO justify Bien-
Vile in locating the capital of his col
ony there
Thicl<Iy Populated District.
The indian village disappeared in 1920
The forest which once surrounded it has
been cleared away. and one of the most
thickly populated parts of New Orleans
now spreads over this entire vicinity
The site Of Bienville's country house
which stood inst ttrond the walls of
IL - iAtlAc Is CNNSIeO To-Day DE q
huge granite customs Eause, erected in
1S4S.
In fact there is nothing left in New
Orleans which BienvilIe would recOg-
nize, if he were TO revisit il. save Jack
son square. the old Place d'Arms and
the present archepiscopal palace The
former, bright with flowers. and with
the bronze horse of Gen. Jackson ramp
ing in the middle, has also changed
cnmQrVbaf 80 a.
venerable edifice which he constructed
in 1927 for the use of the Ursuline nuns,
survives TO the present time. practically
unaltered.
Mansion for Sisters.
Bienville induced the good sisters to
come TO the colony from France TO take
care of the military hospital which he
founded, and for their accommodation
reared the stateliest mansion in his
power. 1t remained the home of the or
der until 1924, when the sisters with
drew to a pleasanter location on the
banks Of the Mississippi. some three
miles away; whereupOn the building be-
came the residence of the archbishops
of New Orleans These prelates actually
live there no longer, but it continues
the place where the business of the
diocese is transacted.
As the oldest building in the Louis
the United States. 1t is of the deepest
interest. especially as II is in remark
ably good state Of preservation. The
huge square cypress timbers, the deep
sunk windows, with their loaded glass.
the wrought iron ratings and the worn
oak floor are those which were put in
when the building was erected.
Monument to jackson.
When Louisiana was coded TO the
United States in 1903, the transfer of the
purchased territory was consummated in
the Cabildo, fine old bit of Spanish
colonial architecture. originally used as
a meeting place of the council which
governed the city in Spanish times. and
now used by the supreme court of
Louisiana. The room in which the cere-
mOny took place is still pointed out nor
has the structure changed in any essen
tial particular in its existence OF nearly
$50 years
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-03-01
TEXAS INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION
he
fortha folIoMS:

The Mexican government, by its col
onization laws. invited and induced the
Anglo-American population of Texas to
COLOMBO its wilderness under pledged
faith of a written constitution that they
should continue to enjoy that constitu-
tional liberty and republican govern
mment to which they had been habituat-
ed in the land of their birth. the United
States.
1t has failed and refused 10 secure
on firm basis, the right of trial by
jury, that palladium of civil liberty
and only safe guarantee for the life,
liberty and property of the citizen.
1t has failed to establish any public
system of education. although possessed
of almost boundless resources( the pub
lie domain, and, although it is an ak
iOm in political science. that unless
people are educated and enlightened it
is idle to expect the continuance of civil
liberty, or the capacity of selfgOyern-
ment.
1t has suffered the military COM
mandments stationed among us. TO exer-
else arbitrary acts of oppression and
tyranny. thus trampling upon the most
sacred rights of the citizen. and render
ing the military superior to the civil
power.
1t has dissolved by force of arms the
state congress of Coahuila and Texas,
and obliged our Representatives 10 fly
for their lives from the seat of govern
ment, thus depriving us of the funda-
mental right of political representa-
ton.
1t has demanded the surrender of a
number of our citizens. and ordered mil
itary detachments to seize and carry
them into the interior fer trial. in con-
tempt of the civil authorities. and I'm
defiance of the laws and constitution
1t has made piratical attacks upon
our commerce by commissioning foreign
deSperadoes and authorizing them
seize our vessels and convey the prop
erty of our citizens to far distant parts
for cOnfiscatiOn.
1t denies us the right of wOrshtping
the Almighty according TO the dictates
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-03-01

Gus to mention that have taken from
one to so years TO accomplish
But the men who saw and knew the
possibilities of their undertakings be
ing a great thing in the future would
not give up because their first under
takings were not success, and we are
today indebted to the many men VINO
have long since been in the grave.
1t is just so with smelling iron with
OIL 1t will take money, time and hard
work. 1t cap be done and will be done
in the near future. and FL Paso Is just
as much entitled to the honor as any
other city. Why not undertake 1t!
I will be heard from again If this
awakens any interest Boomer.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-03-01
(From The Herald of this date, 1885,
Y ars Ago
day
DAUGHTER OF INTERPRETER
MARRIES BULL FIGHTER

prised by employees and only got the
one.
Francisco ViIIareal of Mexico City
has joined the McGinty orchestra.
This morning the city attorney filed
nine more suits against delinquent tax
payers.
The artesian well drillers have struck
rock again at a depth of sos feet.
The banks close Monday as it will be
a legal holiday. the anniversary Of
Texas Independence
w. r. Tyra has filed suit for $500
damages in the district court, the de-
PENDANTS being sheriff Simmons. of this
county, and sheriff Hughes, of Grayson
was entering FL Paso, where he was
to be married to Mrs. Jennie A. Ellis,
Of Grayson county. when deputy sheriff
Will TenEyck, of this county, and
deputy sheriff J. B. Melton, of Grayson
county, bounced upon him and carried
him off to jail. declaring that he was
Steve Ellis, wanted in Grayson county
on a charge of murder.
The FL Paso newspaper men are
making preparations for the entertain
ment of the $50 members Of the Texas
Press association, who meet here April
q and %. The following executive
committee has been selected: Juan s.
Hart, chairman; ]. NJ Hawkins, secre-
tary; E. P. Lowe, A B. McKie. DR.. w.
NJ. Yandell and J. A. Escajeda- There
will be daily sessions at the opera
house, a visit to the damsite, visit to
Juarez, a banquet and a McGinty blow
out.
Metal market-Silver, 6SHc; lead.
s3.121k; copper, sac; Mexican pesos.
SAC
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-03-01
Fair Advertises Ell Paso


inc country felt day
-
- thing through with fair and communities
letters stating that the writers were at
sd through the the FL Pa fair This
stimulating sections around ne On Inc
mart of o
f tbs bio railroads
Orient
IA, issued splendid PecOs valley and
alfalfa fields Y
~ the competition with of the richest and
districts tne west Inc '~ue % i0S io s
peaches alfalfa"
This advertising being distributed widely and
p ave extensively advertised The
men from Herald the fertility of the PecOs valley
am the wate cry west
is dam IL
Eer cloud has silver lining"
lines g of the silver
shase was not the only did something
his An idea good into execution
The had in mind the old axiom that at
made it short IN laying out
downtown streets
An advertisement goes show superuous
good way remove any KIND OF hair
LUST good both hands well mixed in it.
gThe good in caught" Also there
good trapped but it hard task to climb the
The Ell insurgents" the satisfaction that
can collector Sharpe And isn't it about time
the char of commerce kept out of politics. toO9
Los Angeles HOywOOdafter already
swallowing Hollywood ambitions the direction of population
something maintain NUM-
cipahty big small sized state
peoplef they have
N 0u1 snu.IZ Y ano e0mlaee Ine gap ana &C. es
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-03-01
TOMORROW TEXAS INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY

the first days session a resolution was
passed authorizing the president to ap-
point a committee of five TO draft a
declaration of independence, whereupon
president Ellis appointed George c.
ChildresS, of Colon: James Gaines of
Sabine; Edward Conrad of Refugio:
Collin Mckinney, of Red River, and
Bailey Hardeman. of Matagorda.
On the next day. March 2. Mr.. Ch-.-
dress. chairman OF the committee. re-
ported draft of the declaration. which,
on the motion of Sam Houston. was
adopted and ordered engrosSed. and
signed by the delegates of the conven-
ton.
On the same day a committee was ap-
pointed TO draw up the constitution of
the proposed republic of Texas The
convention was engaged until March Is
in preparing fer a constitution, which
was adopted March Il.
The great majority of the participants
were American by birth or descent, but
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-03-01

The elopement OF Refugia Flores,
daughter Of Manuel Flores, the inter-
prefer of the district court, ended last
night when she was married TO An
tonic Salas, the bullfighter, justice Cat
lin performing the ceremony.
There was no business of Importance
transacted by the city council at its
meeting last night. The report of the
auditing committee was TO have been
read, but it was so long that it was
laid over until next Monday
About 200 Mexican and negro Repub-
licans met in the building at the cor
ner of Stanton and Myrtle streets last
night and listened to addresses by
mayor Campbell. j. c. Clemmons, presi-
dent of the Mckinley club, Jose de la
LUIS Ronquillo and I. Archer.
Judge Hunter returns this morning
from Mississippi and will convene the
March term of court next Monday.
The Santa Fe railroac company has
issued orders 70 its New Mexico and
Texas depot agents not to allow any
men to board the trains with guns.
Capt. Ruhlen has completed the cav
airy quarters at Fort Bliss and is await
ing further Instructions The belief
still exists that this is to be made
cavalry post.
c. H. Cook has resigned his position
as baggage master to enter the con-
tracing business with J. c. Long; his
nlace on the railroad is taken by Frank
Morrison.
Thieves broke into & Mexican Central
freight car yesterday morning and. got
away with a flask of quicksilver They
tried TO get away with the whole con-
signment, valued at 1875, but were sur
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-03-01
2 UNCLE WAITS
~ Denatured Poem

there is walg by the Pe all the natives
the marks OF
watch lanesn
theyar O butt, steaks seem a
bore hereth shver, kicking up II
tired of seal and noEwha hver-Who Will give
themg now?
shore; when pole has once been
landed who woude ekit mOrer Nevermoe Will Cook
Peary, through neck deep sn0Wdr1ts pow and the
EN- eath learned and
Ofashioned bubber and the
ribs reindeer pole they
Copyright, 1870. by George Matthew. Ae.-. CNas.me~c.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-03-01

there were few native Mexicans among
them
On the second day OF the convention
the declaration Of the independence OF
Texas was unanimously adopted On the
18th a constitution was adopted David
g. Burnett was chosen president, and
Lorenzo de Zavalla, one Of the native
Mexicans who Joined in the movement
Tor independence. and who now has two
daughters and two sons living in San
Antonio. vice president. and Gen. Sam
Houston cOmmanderinchief of the army
The events that followed. the siege of
the Alamo. the victory OF San Jacinto.
the annexation 70 the United States and
the ensuing war are familiar subjects
to all Texans.
The day Is celebrated throughout the
length and breadth of Texas The pub-
lie schools Of FL Paso will be given a
holiday tomorrow that the patriotic
youngsters may be impressed with its
Importance.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-03-01
LAND FOR ALL.

From Santa Fe IN. NJ New Mexican
From every part Of New Mexico come
reports of the revival of interest or
people from the east and the middle
west in the free lands of New Mexico
of which there are over 40,000,O00 acres
left Every train brings homeseekers
and the land offices are beginning TO
feel the first throbs Of the spring rush
which has been an annual affair for the
past three years, but the rush this
spring VIII be greater than ever before
and il now seems that the high water
mark of 10000 entries viii be reached
this year by the five land offices.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-03-01

of our own conscience, by the support
OF national religion, calculated TO
promote the temporal interests OF its
human functiOnaries, rather than the
glory of the true and living God.
Il has demanded of US TO deliver up
our arms. which are essential TO our
defene-the rightfuI property OF free
dom-and formidable only to tyran-
meal governments.
1t has invaded our country, both by
sea and by land. with the intent TO lay
waste our territory and drive US from
our homes, and has now a large mer-
cenary army advancing 10 carry on
against US q war OF determination.
II has. through its emissaries, melted
the merciless savage, with the tomahawk
and scalping knife. to massacre the in
habitants of our defenceiess frontiers.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-03-01

face the dangers of the high cost OF
living with a suitable companion.
Now, Uncle joe" wrote one young
man from Stewardson. Ill. when you
get in a good way distributing fair
damsels. myself and a few republican
friends would like 10 be remembered
by you. Please don't neglect US"
A lonesome writer from Kirksville,
No. says he wants to patronize the
speakers matrimonial bureau, regard
less of the cost of living.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-03-01

Mr. Moore has introduced bills on
greater variety of subjects than any
other man in congress. One of his bills
sought to regulate the laundries in the
District of Columbia.
THAT was a worthy measure. says
Mr.. Moore, "and it was based on per-
sonal experience. You see, l attend
many dinners One hight 1 arrived in
my apartments just in time to dress for
a banquet. / put on a collar when
was as rough as a buzz saw. AS IL
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-03-01
Ell pAso AS OIL CENTER.

Ell PAsO AS OIL CENTER.
Editor Ell Paso Herald:
There is a possibility of FL Paso be-
ing a great iron producing city. FL
Paso is located in the center between
the great oil fields OF Texas and the
mountains of iron ore in New Mexico
and Arizona. and the time is near wnen
oil will be used for smelling iron. There
are quite a lot of men that have long
since awakened to this fact. And there
is quite a lot of experimenting being
done in a secret way TO solve TINS prob
lem
1t is like all other great undertake
ings, it Will take time. money and hard
work to accomplish It, but that has been
the case in all great enterprises.
Take, for instance. the manufacture
of ice. That took over 20 years; the
cleo
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-03-01
Ell PAsO VS.. ABILENE.

The Herald editorIaIly calls atten-
ton TO the fact that at last man has
been convicted in FL Paso county on
charge OF murder. Let it be enlisted
as one Of the wonders of the age.-Abi
lene (TeX) Reporter.
1t might be worthy of note that after
FL Paso sentenced Max Miller to life
Imprisonment for murder, Abilene
turned him scott free.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-03-01

Washington. D. c.. March Speaker
Cannon's mail is beginning to look as
though hes had a full-fledged matri-
monial bureau on his hands
Since the speaker received a letter
from a young woman in Cleveland de-
claring that because of the present high
cost of living husbands were becoming
extinct. scores of young men have writ
ten announcing themselves ready TO
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-03-01
Nasxma~~~
Cannon and the Girls;
The Knee Pants Lawyer

law 1s years later. according to the
same authority. The law. however. held
no attractions for Mr.. Moore when he
was graduated to the dignity of long
trousers. and at the age of II he be-
came a reporter. His newspaper eX-
perience has served him well, for Mr..
Moore knows how TO handle the pub
licity game better than any other man
In the house.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-03-01

happened. it was the only collar in my
room at that particular moment. I did
not have time to send out for another
and there was nothing to do but wear
it. The rough edges of that collar
hacked away at my neck throughout
the dinner, and as 1 put lotions on the
wounds later in the night 1 resolved TO
have legislation which would save my
fellow men from similar torture How
ever. congress would not agree with
me as to the merits Of my bill"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-03-01
Taking Ell Paso's Census

IS time the citizens of that the full census
of the civ is taken when the begin work
FL PasO population eVeIai
the actual the same thing hKey AGAIN
enumerated
anxious to see mat lne ~
oneTlv done in all parts large district spa1sV
MS "nOe
Pao have the cooperation " the a
been
to officials the city regarding ne
come here again to CONFER with the
onnrc the matter :,
census Supervisors Ell reported
civ of easily has $4,000 is gong 10 hu
the together and take up e
select the best men I the
making the enumeration
This is that should receive serious con-
of call special metng 10
and formulate plans assisting supervisor and his census takers
1t is Gov nova nd zGOv Curry.
The Berals Southwestern another building
The 1Ieat ooutn"es anu INC
being wealthy
The Hamilton be brought back for the FL Paso ran
las good one Man would be big attraction
Now is the shrubs Don't wait till is too
d then owl about work to pretty
andt work must begin early
tbe acts of the well carried out their plans
and nightly revolution IN enOn pretty
4T early bird catches bed early enough the night
before fell looking next morning
Arizona ike Ell Pa prazng wonderful aerial flights
Arizona than any other aviator
the Los Angeles meeting
sos of the fellows getting spOtghs lately, will
of the jungle and he has
habit he is within reach OF its rays
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-03-01
THE RIGHT TRIBUTE.

From Globe (Ariz.) Silver Belt.
.-EI Paso pays high tribute to Charles
K Hamilton" says an exchange. And
how could it be otherwise.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-03-01
Ell PAso COUNTY TREASURE.
lTex.l Herald.

From Amarillo (Tex.) Herald
Valuable mica deposits have been
discovered in FL Paso county. One can
find treasure of infinite variety BY
tickling the soil of Texas.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-03-01
HERALD TRAV-
ELNG AGENTS.

PersonS SCIIClleu
TO subscribe for
The Herald should
beware Of impos-
tiers and should
not pay money 20
anyone unless he
can show tina. he
is legally author
ICED to receive It
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-03-01

ITO the@=
HERALD

Cali communications must bear the
signature of the writer. but the name
will not be published Chers such
request IN made.)
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-03-01
TIMES HOwLED roo SOON.

From Bryan (Texas) Eagle.
The aviation meet in FL Paso turned
out fluke the first day. and the Times
makes haste t. disavow all responsible
ity. II il had been a success would the
Times have been in such hurry to
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-03-01

Representative J. Hampton Moore. Of
Philadelphia, has the reputation of be-
ing the only man in congress who pc-
gan the study of law when he wore
short pants. Mr.. Moore is authority for
the statement himself, so it must be so.
He was born in 1864. according TO his
autobiography, and began the study OF
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-03-01
Historic New Orleans

Many Landmarks Disappear, But Old Customs Prevail
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-03-01
ARANTEED


lie Herald bases
/ advertising
tracts OF a
Irantee of more
h twice the
eulation Of any
5er FL Paso.
z o n a. New
|%co or west
HI a > . a D e T.
III average TO-
B2ies
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-03-01

The suggestion from Hamilton be brought back Tor the
Is q good one The Man + would be a big attraction
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-03-01

Now is the plant grass trees and shrubs Don't wa
and then erOwI about having yard 1t takes work tt
ward and the work begin early.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-03-01

The record after another OF Ouong
and general progress and the people
In being made
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-03-01

The early bird worm" he went to bed early en-
before to feel like looking next morning.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-03-01

Put me in touch with the right in
dividual." he pleads.