. Combats and conquests of immortal heroes. ocated immediately at the head waters of the SanPedro Creek, whose many springs form the source of that oncesplendid, but now insignificant stream. For many yearsthis park formed the camping grounds of troopers and travelersand it was the first location of the old mission of San Antoniode Valero, later moved to the middle of the city and nowknown as the Alamo Mission of San Antonio de Valero onAlamo Plaza. The original location was an oft and eagerlysought spot by man and beast. Its sparkling waters assuagedtheir thirst when both were weary and foots
. Combats and conquests of immortal heroes. ocated immediately at the head waters of the SanPedro Creek, whose many springs form the source of that oncesplendid, but now insignificant stream. For many yearsthis park formed the camping grounds of troopers and travelersand it was the first location of the old mission of San Antoniode Valero, later moved to the middle of the city and nowknown as the Alamo Mission of San Antonio de Valero onAlamo Plaza. The original location was an oft and eagerlysought spot by man and beast. Its sparkling waters assuagedtheir thirst when both were weary and footsore. From the primitive Red Man, who pitched his tepeeamong its nooks, to the present sighing swain who tells hislove tale, gently pouring it into the ear of blushing maid ofthe present century, it has always been a welcome spot. Firstto come there was the Aztec, next the Spanish adventurer,then the French Cavalier, next the Mexican settlers and thenthe American pioneer and finally the Texan patriot and hisnorthern brother, the Combats and Conquests of Immortal Heroes 95 But all, up to and including the advent of the Americansoldier, had to fight and make a stern struggle for supremacyagainst the sturdy savage who disputed its possession andrightly claimed first title. Even as late as the latter 61)sand early 70s of the last century he kindled his council fireswhere he made his primal claim and until his ultimate exter-mination. Beneath the broad spreading branches of thetrees and all about the spots where he dwelt even nowmay be found the flint tipped arrows he made and foughtwith until he went down undaunted to defeat. Many sanguinary scenes have been enacted there. Fromthe time the Aborigines strove among themselves for supremacyof their different tribes on through their contestswith the pale-face throng that finally crowded the Indian off the earth anddown to the day it became the plaisance for the populace of asplendid city, there many scenes of slaughter were
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