THE ARTS
A group of young painters sought independent artistic styles for expressing emotions rather than simply optical impressions, concentrating on themes of deeper symbolism. Through the use of simplified colors and definitive forms, their art was characterized by a renewed sense as well as abstract tendencies. Among the generation of artists responding to Impressionism, Paul Gauguin (1848–1903), Georges Seurat (1859–1891), Vincent van Gogh (1853–1890), and the eldest of the group, Paul Cézanne (1839–1906) followed diverse stylistic paths in search of authentic intellectual and artistic achievements. These artists, often working independently, are today called "Post-Impressionists."
WHAT TO SEE AND DO
Admission for the El Paso Browns was only 25cents so almost everyone went to their games. The town had only 3 resturants, 4 doctors, the Mexican International Banking Company, yet, over 20 saloons and bars. Jewel was a popular gambling house and a popular curiositie was the "The Great Mexican Bazzar". People often went to concerts at the San Jacinto Plaza on weekends and attened the Myar Opera House.
Madam Tille Howard was one of the most memorable madams ever to be in El Paso and her places were THE PLACE TO BE .
Madam Tille Howard was one of the most memorable madams ever to be in El Paso and her places were THE PLACE TO BE .
After an 1896 fire in Tillie's house, she seemed to develop an itch to travel. She sold her property and set sail with two male associates, an army captain and a professional gambler, for South Africa where the Kimberley diamond mines had recently been discovered.
She returned to El Paso three years later with a rumored half million dollars. Her trip back had taken her through the Suez Canal to Egypt and Jerusalem, Italy, Switzerland, Germany, England and Scotland. She arrived back home with jewels, a tiger skin rug, gilt edged stocks, and a collection of picture postcards from every place she visited. Then she set out to build the finest parlor house El Paso would ever see.
The entire roof was copper, and everything under it was tasteful, the finest money could buy. Beautiful hardwood, real Oriental rugs, fine paintings and deep-red velvet draperies flattered older skin in the four large parlors on the ground floor. It was built for the comfort and pleasure of gentlemen. The 1500 invitations to her gala opening night at 214 Utah were hand engraved. The hostess wore silks and diamonds, and the evening was a resounding success. Drinks were served by butlers and Aunt Sallie, a motherly maid, bartenders were always out of sight. Historians said it was not a saloon, but a gentlemen's club. Not everyone who visited Tillie's visited the girls.
Her building continued. Tillie had never had a real home. She now constructed a dignified two story red brick with a front yard fountain, a coach house and coachman at 1201 San Antonio, right across the street from a prominent lawyer and civic leader whose work would eventually outlaw her business. The coach house wasn't for the buggy. It was for all of Tillie's cats; neighbors giggled and dubbed it "Tillie Howard's Cat House."
She returned to El Paso three years later with a rumored half million dollars. Her trip back had taken her through the Suez Canal to Egypt and Jerusalem, Italy, Switzerland, Germany, England and Scotland. She arrived back home with jewels, a tiger skin rug, gilt edged stocks, and a collection of picture postcards from every place she visited. Then she set out to build the finest parlor house El Paso would ever see.
The entire roof was copper, and everything under it was tasteful, the finest money could buy. Beautiful hardwood, real Oriental rugs, fine paintings and deep-red velvet draperies flattered older skin in the four large parlors on the ground floor. It was built for the comfort and pleasure of gentlemen. The 1500 invitations to her gala opening night at 214 Utah were hand engraved. The hostess wore silks and diamonds, and the evening was a resounding success. Drinks were served by butlers and Aunt Sallie, a motherly maid, bartenders were always out of sight. Historians said it was not a saloon, but a gentlemen's club. Not everyone who visited Tillie's visited the girls.
Her building continued. Tillie had never had a real home. She now constructed a dignified two story red brick with a front yard fountain, a coach house and coachman at 1201 San Antonio, right across the street from a prominent lawyer and civic leader whose work would eventually outlaw her business. The coach house wasn't for the buggy. It was for all of Tillie's cats; neighbors giggled and dubbed it "Tillie Howard's Cat House."
LOCAL CUSTOMS
The Mcginty Club was the backbone of what separated El Paso from any other city. They didn't allow women in their meetings; recent recollections were recalled by secretaries and original members such as James J. Watts. The club was pretty much the "Greating Comittee" of El Paso.
Their group was unique, paying no dues, receiving no salary , threatening no strikes, endorsing no political party, recognizing no religious or social barriers within itself, and blissfully oblivious to the different nationalities and races. Music tied them all together.
Their group was unique, paying no dues, receiving no salary , threatening no strikes, endorsing no political party, recognizing no religious or social barriers within itself, and blissfully oblivious to the different nationalities and races. Music tied them all together.
Marshall meeting
Early in the Police Department’s history, the city marshal was often the “worst of the worse”, as was the case with other area law enforcement officers. It was necessary for the city marshal to have a "rough" reputation so they would not be challenged by the “bad guys”. As earlier stated, sometimes these men got their reputation through other law service; these men included the first city marshals, John Barnard Tays (Texas Rangers) and James Gillett (Texas Rangers). Other marshals slots and area law enforcement positions were held by men that got their reputation by less “honorable” means. Dallas Stoudenmire was an early city marshal, for about a year between 1881 and 1882. He was a notorious gunfighter with several “victories”. He was known for his speed and precision. Marshal Stoudenmire once allegedly gunned down “four men in five seconds”. He was responsible for the shooting deaths of two previous city marshals, Bill Johnson and George Campbell. Immediately after leaving the city marshal post, he became a deputy U.S. Marshal still stationed in El Paso. Soon thereafter he was himself gunned down by two of the notorious Manning brothers, George and Jim. The Mannings had a reputation for trying to control El Paso in those days. A third Manning brother, Frank, later became a city marshal himself. John Selman, an early El Paso constable, was most famous for killing John Wesley Hardin. Constable Selman evidently led by fear, as he was known as a rapist, a thief and for his involvement in the Lincoln County War. Selman himself was later killed by Deputy U.S. Marshal George Scarborough. In this “worst of the worse” scheme, you can see that it was not uncommon for one law enforcement officer to be responsible for the death of another.
WHAT TO WEAR
Early 1890s dresses consisted of a tight bodice with the skirt gathered at the waist and falling more naturally over the hips and undergarments than in previous years. The mid 1890s introduced leg o' mutton sleeves, which grew in size each year until they disappeared in about 1896. During the same period of the mid 90's, skirts took on an A-line sillouette that was almost bell-like. Changing attitudes about acceptable activities for women also made sportswear popular for women, with such notable examples as the bicycling dress and the tennis dress.
The late 1890s returned to the tighter sleeves often with small puffs or ruffles capping the shoulder but fitted to the wrist. Skirts took on a trumpet shape, fitting more closely over the hip and flaring just above the knee. Corsets in the 1890s helped define the hourglass figure as immortalized by artist Charles Dana Gibsn. In the very late 1890s the corset elongated, giving the women a slight S-curve silhouette that would be popular well into the Edwardian era.
The late 1890s returned to the tighter sleeves often with small puffs or ruffles capping the shoulder but fitted to the wrist. Skirts took on a trumpet shape, fitting more closely over the hip and flaring just above the knee. Corsets in the 1890s helped define the hourglass figure as immortalized by artist Charles Dana Gibsn. In the very late 1890s the corset elongated, giving the women a slight S-curve silhouette that would be popular well into the Edwardian era.
ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY
City Directory of El Paso This source told me about the hotels, restaurants, saloons, bars, and everything else that made up El Paso as baseball bloomed into the Browns. The directory was written to list all the establishments in El Paso in 1892, it is a primary source. This source told me that the town only had three restaurants ,yet it had over twenty saloons/bars, it was easy to see where the priorities were. I also learned of the major curiosities in El Paso was "The Great Mexican Bazaar". It was used in my travel guide. This is one of the most accurate sources that can be found because it was made when the establishments were around. Although the author is unknown it still has extremely accurate information. The fact that this source is old actually increases its accuracy. This particular city directory is relatively easy to use, i found it at the El Paso Historical Society. It tells u word for word what u need to know about businesses in 1892-1893.
"El Paso Diablos." El Paso Diablos. http://www.diablos.com/ (accessed April 21, 2011 This information mainly included summary of the current El Paso Diablos. The El Paso Diablos is an independentl professional baseball team in El Paso, Texas. It iis currently a member of the South Division of the American Association of Indepedent Professional Baseball, which is not affiliated with Major league Baseball in any way. Since this is the official website it is very reliable, relative, and up-to- date with the team. This information was very easy to access, all i had to do was google "El Paso Diablos" and click on the first link
"Monet to Matisse" http://visitelpaso.com/whats_new/10_monet_matisse (April 14, 2011) This source has given me information on the arts of El Paso during the 1890's when the Browns started. The article was written to educate people about the transformation to "Post-Impressionists". This source informed me of all the artists that changed the art world. Artists such as Paul Gauguin, George Seurats, Vincent Van Giogh, and the eldest, Paul Cezanne. This group of young painters sought independent artistic styles for expressing emotions instead of optical impressions. This information has very useful to my travel guide. It wasn't made at the time of these artists so the reliability is questionable. This source is very easy to access just by visiting the website.
Open Community of Volunteers."El Paso Diablos",pediaview http://pediaview.com/El_Paso_Diablos (Wed. Feb. 20) This source is completely relevant to my topic because it tells me half of history of El Paso baseball. I learned about Jim Paul, who started the "fan-friendly" environment that is used today by the Diablos. It told me how they went from the Browns to the Mavericks, then to the Texans, after that the Sun Kings, until finally the Diablos. As far as i know this information is correct and other articles have confirmed it. Author is unknown and it is up- to-date for my topic. This information is easily access-able by viewing the website.
Open Community of Volunteers"El Paso Diablos", pediaview http://pediaview.com/El_Paso_Diablos (Wed. Feb. 20) The contents of this source has the second half of history of El Paso baseball. From this I learned that the first manager of the Browns was "Give-A-Damn" Jones. Just like the first half the author is unknown and its up-to-date information-wise. This source was extremely useful and was the source with the most detailed information.Like the last source this one is very easy to access just by visiting the website.
"Police Department".The City of El Paso Texas. http://www.elpasotexas.gov/police/history1.asp This source informed me about the crooked law enforcement back in 1890's El Paso. From Marshall Dallas's gunfighting reputation to him being killed by two of the notorious Manning brothers, Jim and George. The third brother becoming a Marshall as well; and John Selman being famous for killing John Wesly Hardin. This article is THE place to look for information on law enforcement of the 1890's. John Selman obviously led by fear, he was known as being a rapist and his involvement in the Lincoln County War, he was later gunned down by U.S. Marshall George Scarborough. This article was very useful and is definitely going to be in my travel guide. It is very easy to see just by visiting the convenient website.
Romo,David Dorado. Ringside Seat to a Revolution: An Underground Cultural History of El Paso and Juarez, 1893-1923,El Paso TX: Cinco Puntos Press, 2005 This resource includes what a lot of El Paso people do and go to be entertained. The San Jacinto Plaza, the Myar Opera House, and Jewel were very popular hangouts for shows or just to unwind. This information proved very useful for my project and is used in my travel guide. Obviously the environment of 1890's El Paso was much like the "Wild West" depiction shown in movies. From other articles I have read this source is reliable. This author has good credentials and has pure facts in his book. The book i read is relatively new and has everything i needed within its texts. This is a common book that the "everyday person" has obtain from a bookstore.
Trish Long,"1952 Famed Mcginty Club Most Colorful Organization in History of City", El Paso Times This particular article is about one of the most popular organizations in early El Paso. The Mcginty Club was like a group of people who loved music and performed many shows. There very unique because they didn't care about age, race, nationality, politics, religion, and blissfully only cared for music. This article was written to publicize the already famous Mcginty Club for their fabulous organization. This information helps my research by telling me about the club that could only be found in El Paso during the time when the Browns were beginning; it is included in my travel guide. This article is very reliable and its information is proven by other sources. Anyone looking for this will have no problem, all u have to do is visit the website.
Trish Long,"Tille and the Diamond Mines,"El Paso Times,April 20,2010. http://elpasotimes.typepad.com/morgue/tillie-and-thediamondmines.html (accessed April 23, 2011) The article told me about the famous Madam Tillie Howard and her fine establishments. She traveled the world and returned with a rumored half a million dollars and built the finest parlor El Paos had ever seen. It is relevant because she was in her prime if business when the Browns were barely official. It is useful to my research because it is in my travel guide as "What To See and Do". This a very reliable source and I've used it more than once. Neighbors said "It wasn't a saloon, it was more like a gentle men's club". This is a newspaper article so it's very reliable for my topic. Any everyday person can see this information simply by visiting the website.