The Cass County Sun (Linden, Tex.), Vol. 54, No. 22, Ed. 1 Tuesday, May 28, 1929 Page: 6 of 8
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By ELMO SCOTT WATSON
ALTHOUGH Davy Crockett
is one of the great heroes
of Texas, It has often been
commented upon that no
suitable monument has
ever been erected to his
memory in the Lone Star
state. Of course, it is true
that the Alamo stands as
un imperishable monument
to the manner in which he
died, but the glory of that
Davy shares with others.
It is true that the Lone Star state
has honored the memory of iu wife,
Elizabeth Crockett, in a tall marble
Shaft which stands in the town of
Action, Texas. This monument is a
Striking piece of sculpture which pre-
serves the story of a heroic wife and
mother waiting for a hero-husband
Who never returned. When Crockett
Vent to Texas to take part In the war
of independence from Mexico lie left
his wife and children in Tennessee
until he could establish a home. But
before that was possible, he died at
the Alamo. News traveled slowly in
those days and for months, back in
Tennessee, Elizabeth Crockett was ac-
customed to stand outside her cabin
door with her hand shading her eyes,
looking into the west and waiting for
Davy. That pose Is embodied in the
figure of a woman which caps the
shaft at Action. The new republic,
grateful to one of her heroic defen-
ders, made a large grant of land to
Crockett's widow. She then went to
Texas where she died in 1800 at the
age of 82.
The monument to Elizabeth Crockett
was erected in 1922. In the same year
the state of Tennessee unveiled a
monument to Crockett near Lawrence-
burg. And now, seven years later,
Texas Is planning a similar honor for
liim. Recently a bill was offered In
the state legislature, providing for the
appropriation of $20,000 with which
to erect a monument to Davy In the
town that bears his name—Crockett,
.Texas.
Although Texas calls Davy Crockett
one of her heroes, Tennessee was the
Btare which gave him birth. Near
Jonesboro, Tenn., stands a simple
stone slab on which is engraved "On
this spot Dnvy Crockett was born,
Aug. 17, 1780." Davy Crockett was
one/of the most picturesque figures
in/hll American history. There have
. b'ion many Americans whose contri-
bution to the building of our nation
as much greater than his. But It is
likely that he will be remembered
long after some of these others are
forgotte for In many ways he ac-
curately symbolized the American
frontier which stamped its character
so indelibly upon the consciousness of
this nation.
Early in his youth Crockett became
noted, even In the backwoods of Ten-
nessee wliere good marksmanship
and skill as a hunter were no novelty,
as a dead shot and a fearless bear-
hunter. At the age of eighteen he
"learned his letters" while working
as a plow hand. Marrying shortly
afterwards, he moved west and when
"Old Hickory" Jackson led a force
against the Creek Indians Davy went
along. He served wHh distinction in
this war and came home something
of a hero, although he himself con-
fessed finite frankly that he was
"skeered a'tnost to fits." However his
fame preceded him Into the next
frontier community Into which he
moved and there he was appointed as
magistrate.
In 1S21 he became a candidate for
the Tennessee legislature, not because
he felt himself lit for such an office
but mainly for the sport of making
the race "which Was a brand-lire new
business to me." Years afterwards
he wrote in his autobiography of his
entrance into politics as follows: "It
now became necessary that I should
tell the people something about the
government and an eternal sight of
other things that I knowed nothing
about." The first time he attempted
to speak In public he confesses that
he "choked up" but no one stayed to
hear what his opponent had to say
when Davy ended his brief speech
with tills remark: "I'm dry as a
powder horn and I thinks It's time
for all of us to wet our whistles." He
was not only elected by a large
majority but was re-elected twice.
During his third term In the legis-
lature, 111 1824, a delegation came to
him to ask him to run for congress. At
first Davy refused but finally allowed
himself to be forced Into the race
which ended in disaster for him and he
was defeated. Two years later, how-
ever, he made the race again and this
time was elected to congress. During
his campaign occurred the famous epi-
sode of the coon-skln. At one place he
was preparing to "stand treat" for his
supporters when he discovered that
ctodl
he had neither cash nor m^llt. But
he did have his rifle with htm, and
making a hasty trip into the Voods,
he shot and skinned n coon. Cdpn-
sklns were then accepted In trnde and
when lie Hung the raw hide down on
the counter, the Yankee landlord of
the tavern was willing enough to
take it In exchange for drinks for
the crowd. Incidentally, this Yan-
kee, who prided himself on his sharp-
ness in matters of trade had often
boasted'that no one could get ahead
of him. Davy watched where the
1 coon-skin had been placed and while
the landlord was busy he quietly
pulled it from the pile of skins. Then
he flung it down again, demanding
another round of drinks. It is said
that he used this same coon-skin no
less than ten times, to the delight of
his friends and the satisfaction of
their thirst. Dnvy says that his con-
stituents "reckoned any one who
could git ahead of a Yankee In a fair
trade was the man for them in Con-
gress."
So Davy went to Washington, there
to become within a short time the
favorite wit of the national legis-
lature.
But although Davy made such a hit
in the East he seems to have lost
touch with fhe people at home. "They
concluded that he spent too many
years in Washington, learned too
much about congress matters and
wasn't funny anymore," according to
one historian. So the next time he
ran for congress they snowed him
under with their votes. When the
result was announced Davy made his
famous farewell address. He said:
"I am going to Texas and you can go
to li—1."
Setting out on horseback, he fell in
with a shell-game river-boat gambler
whom he persuaded to Join him in
helping the Texans to fight for liber-
ty. Together they cut their way
through the Mexican lines encircling
San Antonio where were besieged a
pnrty of 140 Texans under Trnvis,
Bonham and Bowie.
On March 6, 1830, General Santa
Anna, the Mexican leader, launched
his assault of 4,00# men against the
garrison of the Alamo. Twice the
attack was beaten off but the third
time it was successful. After a short
hand-to-hand struggle, only six of the
110 remained alive. One of them was
Davy Crockett. He stood behind u
breast-work, constructed of the bodies
of dead Texans. In one hand he held
a dripping bowle knife, in the other
the wreck of "Old Betsy," the rifle
which Philadelphia admirers had
given him during his trip through the
East. Davy had not been in Texas
long enough to become' acquainted
with the character of the Mexicans.
So when they promised to spare Ids
life if he surrendered he iniflle the
mistake of trusting them, lie was led
before Santa Anna who looked him
ovelBj. coolly, then nodded to his of-
ficers. Five swords were burled in
the Tennessee bear-hunter's breast.
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Ten Million Tree*
More than 10,000,000 trees have
been planted In Louisiana during the
1028-20 planting season, according to
a statement Issued by the Louisiana
division of forestry. The total of
hand-planted forests and wood lots in
the state now stands at 28,000 acres,
which represents the planting of about
2r ,0(K),000 trees.
Most of the planting has been done
by lumber and paper companies on
their cutover lands. The combined
output of the nurseries operated by
these companies is about 2,500.000
trees.—American Forests Magazine.
Appearance
"What makes you think tliey are so
poor?"
"Why they can only keep up the
payments on one car."—Cincinnati En-
quirer.
Realm of Pottibility
"Well, old dear, I suppose we'll
meet again?"
"Well, accidents will happen."
Not That Way
Country Policemen (at scene of
murder)-—You can't come in here.
Clear out, or you'll be in trouble.
Reporter—But I've been sent to do
the murder.
"Well, you're too late; the murder's
been done."—Pearson's.
The war has made table linen wry
valuable. The use of Ited Cross Ball
Blue will add to its wearing qualities.
Use it and see. All grocers.—Adv.
Same Ending, Though
She—1 have something, dear, I
would like to speak to you about.
He—I'm glad of that. As rule
you want to speak of something you
haven't got.
Fir t of Growing Tribe
Two of the earliest millionaires In
the United States were John Jacob
Astnr, 1702-1848, and Stephen Girnnl
who settled in Philadelphia in 1772
Girard was worth $10,000,000 at the
time of Ids death iii 1832.
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Banger, J. E. A. & Erwin, W. L. The Cass County Sun (Linden, Tex.), Vol. 54, No. 22, Ed. 1 Tuesday, May 28, 1929, newspaper, May 28, 1929; Linden, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth340739/m1/6/: accessed July 18, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Atlanta Public Library.