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MEMBER
2000
TEXAS PRESS
ASSOCIATION
Volume 11, No. 15
Dublin, Texas 76446
Thursday, Dec. 7, 2000
HIGHLIGHTS
By Mike Cox
TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION
AUSTIN—An important elec-
tion challenged over a technical-
ity of the law. The matter goes to
the Supreme Court while political
futures hang in the balance in the
capital city of Texas. Someone
from Florida is causing problems.
Austin in November 2000? No,
Austin in 1874.
The contested Nov. 7 presiden-
tial election, in which Democrat
A1 Gore garnered the most popu-
lar ballots while Republican
George W. Bush apparently col-
lected the most ballots in the Elec-
toral College, has left Austin in
political limbo.
It has been 126 years since any
other election polarized — and
paralyzed — Austin to such an
extent."
On Dec. 2, 1873, Democratic
challenger Richard Coke defeated
the Republican incumbent Gov.
E.J. Davis, by a two to one mar-
gin. Recount? No matter the vote
totals, the matter was nearly de-
cided with guns.
Davis, first elected in 1869, had
been an officer in the Union army
during the Civil War. His 1873
opponent had served on the Con-
federate side.
A native Floridian, Davis had
not been a popular governor. There
** had been talk of impeachment.
When the election results fi-
nally came in, most Texans
thought they were rid of Davis.
But on Jan. 5, 1874, in a decision
styled Ex Parte Rodriguez, the
Texas Supreme Court held the
election to-be unconstitutional.
At issue was this language in
the state’s election law: “All elec-
tions ... shall be held at the county
seats of the several counties until
otherwise provided by law; and
the polls shall be open for four
days.”
The fight was over the mean-
ing of the semi-colon after the
word “law.”
Based on this decision, which
most historians believed was
reached on the basis of partisan
politics, not a reasoned interpre-
tation of the law, Davis declared
he would not vacate the governor’s
office.
Coke, in turn, said he would not
be denied the governorship, no
matter the findings of the pro-
Davis Supreme Court.
Eor two weeks, from Jan. 5 to
Jan. 19, Austin verged on civil in-
surrection. The Capitol became an
armed camp as two different sets
of party partisans, legislators and
other elected officials tried to keep
or gain control of the building.
A war could have started on
< Jan. 16, when a pro-Coke party
forced open the state arsenal and
removed rifles and ammunition.
Fortunately, Coke ordered the men
to return the weapons.
Davis, meanwhile, had ap-
pealed to Republican President
U.S. Grant for help. The president
recommended that Davis “yield to
the verdict of the people.”
When the president turned
down a second request for federal
troops, Davis reluctantly decided
to step down.
See CAPITAL page 2
Christmas Thyme!
Arrival of Santa tonight kicks off
holiday season in Dublin
For two weeks, local residents
have decorated lawns, businesses,
doors, homes, floats, bicycles, cars,
even the family pet - so let the fun
begin.
As the first lighted parade entry
rolls south on Patrick St. at 6 p.m.
tonight, it's officially Christmas
Thyme in Dublin.
The parade will make its way
down Patrick from Mesquite to
Elm St., then turn into Wright
Historical Park for an evening of
entertainment, food and awards
presentations.
The highlight will be the arrival
of Santa Claus; in or on what
vehicle remains a secret known
only by Christmas Thyme organiz-
ers.
An event which is new to this
year's celebration is a single draw-
ing for gift certificates with a total
value in excess of $500.
More than a dozen local mer-
chants contributed certificates val-
ued at $25 to $50 each. To be
eligible for the drawing, a card
must be stamped by at least 12 of
the 16 participating businesses.
Deadline for turning in cards is 6
p.m. today and the drawing is set
for 8 p.m. in Wright Park.
Just prior to the 8 p.m. drawing,
the parade winners will be an-
nounced and trophies presented in
three categories. Awards will also
be presented to the winners of the
home, lawn and business decorat-
ing competition.
Providing the official welcome to
Santa Claus will be Mayor Red
Seigars.
Entertainment will be provided
by the Wanda Wade Dancers and
the chamber will sell chili pies. Hot
Dr Pepper will be served and the
Touch of Irish coffee house will
provide cornbread.
The evening's events will include
hayrides, hosted by the Chisholm
Trail Tractor Club, and musical
performances by the Dublin High
School band and choir, starting at
7:15 p.m.
Food donations for needy fami-
lies will be accepted by the Dublin
Ministerial Alliance.
Many local businesses will re-
main open late tonight.
The sidewalk caroling by el-
ementary school students has been
cancelled, according to chamber
officials.
A memory tree will be erected on
The Corner Lot and residents may
place ornaments on the tree in
memory of loved ones.
Winners announced!
Members of Dublin Masonic Lodge were bribed to help the
Chamber of Commerce erect downtown Christmas lights. Chamber
president Charles Faulkner, owner of F&F Floor Covering, offered
the Masons free carpet for the lodge if they would help put the
lights up. Larry Fletcher and Stanley Anderson took him up on the
offer. The lights were funded by the chamber and Economic
Development Corp.
City council
expected to
revise park fee,
police reserve
ordinances
The Dublin City Council will
meet in regular session at 7 p.m.
Monday at city hall.
The preliminary agenda includes
a lease agreemenl with the Dublin
Rodeo Heritage Association and
revision of the police reserve ordi
nance.
The rodeo heritage association
agreement is a 20-year lease with
automatic renewals lor the space
adjacent to the Dublin Historical
Museum. The original agreement
provided for a five-year lease.
The agreement also requires the
rodeo association to be responsible
for upkeep and maintenance.
The police reserve ordinance is
expected to be revised to allow the
police chief to appoint reserve
officers. The existing ordinance
jcquircs city council approval.
Under the current ordinance, the
chief may hire regular officers
without council approval, but not
reserves.
The agenda will also include a
revision of the park lee ordinance
to require at least two Dublin
police officers to provide security
at dances, receptions and parties.
Such events must be.scheduled at
See COUNCIL page 6
The Chamber of Commerce has
announced winners of its annual
Christmas Thyme in Dublin home,
yard and business decorating com-
petition.
The home of Tony Rodriquez at
604 W. Clinton won first place in
home decorating. Second place
winner was the home of Ed and
Kathy Logan, 212 W. Live Oak
and third place honors went to Jo
Johnagin, 350 N. Patrick.
In die yard decorating division,
first place winner was Bill and
Kathy Williams, 516 W. Travis;
second place, David and Kim
Leatherwood, #6 Woodland Trail,
and third place, Freddie and Linda
Jones, 701 Belfast.
The Justice of the Peace; office,
110 S. Patrick, won first place in
the business decorating division. It
was decorated by Judge Latrelle
Cain and clerk Jan Rutledge. Sec-
ond place went to Spring Season
Nursing Home, and Patrick Street
Mercantile was in third place.
The judges, Sharon Ward, Kath-
ryn Burch and Gayla Pirkle, all of
Granbury, awarded an honorable
mention to Dublin Floral, owned
by Jon and Lois Henson.
Police seek driver involved in hit and run
A local resident, Wilma Hall,
escaped injury in a hit-and-run
accident which occurred about 2
p.m. Monday.
The accident occurred at Black-
jack and Grafton as Mrs. Hall
pulled away from a stop sign.
Her Buick LeSabre was struck by'
an east-bound blue Ford mini-van
driven by a woman. There were
several children in the van, accord-
ing to witnesses.
Police Lt. Benny Payne asked
anyone with information about the
mini-van, which will have front
end damage, to contact the Dublin
Police Department.
Adrian Saldivar, 20, ofDublin,
also escaped injury when he lost
control of his vehicle on W. Black-
jack about 6:30 a.m., Dec. 2.
The west-bound vehicle crossed
over the east-bound lane and into
the parking lot of John Floyd
Motor Company where it struck a
sign, pipe fence, light and vehicle.
The accident resulted in what
police described as "considerable
damage." Saldivar said he lost
control when he looked away as he
took a drink from a soft drink J
container. *
Dublin police arrested Angel vis
Soter, 17, in the 600 block of N.
Patrick. He was charged with pos-
session of a controlled substance
thought to be cocaine.
He was released to the Stephen-
ville Police Department in connec-
tion with their investigation of a
forgery at WalMart. Checks which
had been stolen in Comanche were
used to purchase merchandise.
Tke loveliest of tkem all . . .
A packed house, with thunder-
ous applause, chose DHS se-
nior Luke Wade to be Cinder-
fella 2000. The annual event
raises money for Project
Graduation and the Dublin Li-
ons Club.
TOP LEFT: Cari Copeland es-
corted Cinderfella Luke Wade
TOP RIGHT: Kris Dyess, Ar-
mando Olvera, Cinderfella
Luke Wade, Jason Yarbrough,
Jonathan Thiebaud
LEFT: Kris Dyess gets a little
help wifh "the stuffings" and
the elegant nails
RIGHT: John Mark Boucher
gets a lovely coif
Photos by Alicia Taylor
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