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San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1882-04-06
A Dog Goes Over Niagara Falls Alive.

A large dog lately survived the pas
sage over Niagara Falls and through the
rapid whirlpool. He was first noticed
while he was within the in funece of the
upper rapids. As he whirled rapidly
down over the falls no one imagined
but that that was the last of him.
Shortly afterward, however, he was
discovered in the gorge below the falls
vainly endeavoring to Chamber up upon
some of the debris from the remains of
the great ice bridge which recently COW
cred the water at this point, but which
had nearly all gone down the river.
The news spread rapidly through the
village, and large crowd gathered on
the shore. Strenuous efforts were made
to get the struggling animal on shore,
for an animal which had gone safely
over the falls would be prize worth
having, but without success. Finally
the dog succeeded in getting on large
cake of ice and foated off upon it down
toward Suspension Bridge and the ter
rible whirlpool rapids. Information of
the dogs coming was telephoned to
Suspension Bridge village, and large
crowd collected on the bridge to watch
for the coming wonder. In due time
the poor fellow appeared upon his ice
cake, bowling dismally the while, as if
he appreciated the terrors of his situa-
ton. An express train crossing the
bridge at the time stopped in order to
let the passengers witness the unusual
spectacle. Round and round whirled
the cake, in a dizzy way, and louder
and prolonged grew the howls of the
poor dog. AS the influence of the
whirlpool rapids began to be felt, the
cake increased in speed, whirled sud-
denly into the air, broke in two, and
the dog disappeared from view. No
one thought he could possibly survive
the wild rush through the rapids.
When, therefore, word was received
that the dog was in the whirlpool, still
living, and once more struggling vainly
to swim to land, it was received, how
ever, with marked incredulity. This
story was substantiated by several
trustworthy witnesses. 1t seems in
credible that an animal could go through
the upper rapids, over the falls, through
the gorge, through the whirlpool rap
ids, and into the whirlpool itself, dis
lance of several miles, and still be alive.
The poor animal persisted in the whirl-
pool.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1882-04-06

and mechanics along their lines, and
already many of them have agents in
Europe to induce emigrants to seek
homes In the South. / find TINT in
many portions OF the South there are
thrifty colonies of Swiss, Germans,
Englishmen and Alsatians established
on the lines of the new roads, and this
~ but m earnest Of what will follow.
The consolidation OF the various short
lines into great combinations with am.
pie capital will hasten the develop
ment, and these corporations should be
looked upon with kindness rather
than suspicion by the people. 1t is
imperative with them to build up the
country through which they run, rath-
er than impede its growth, and the
humblest citizen who lives along their
lines is not more dependent upon the
progress and prosperity of the country
than they are"
you find capital coming for general
enterprisesp"
"Very rapidly. 1t is generally con-
fessed now in the North, even by those
who have been most against the South
heretofore, that an investment in the
South now affords just as good security
and vastly more outcome than an in
vestment in the Middle or Eastern
States, or even in the West"
"You see nothing in the way, then
of bright future for the South9"
Nothing. The country is prosper
GUS and the South is especially so. AS
L have said before, 1 believe, that the
best lands OF the West do not now and
never will return as good an invest
ment or furnish as safe home or as
reliable and heavy an income as the
same labor, circumstances, care and in.
vestment in Southern lands. + don't
believe there are as many opportunities,
or rs fine ones offered capital in any
section as in the South, and the peo-
pie who control things in the North
and attack the tide of immigration, as
we'll as of capical, are rapidly finding
this out. When this is done the South
will develop in spite of herself, and at
such rate as will astonish the most
sanguine. One successful investment
in the South, by reputable men, indu-
ces dozen others, for money will al
ways go where it pays the most to put
money. 1 am making inventments in
the South, and while I am South
erner and my pride and sympathies are
all with the South, 1 am not patriotic
enough to make investments where it
does not promise safe, liberal returns"
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1882-04-06

They procured themselves beautiful
home within few miles Of Sacramento
city. The exemplary life they led
caused them to always enjoy the conf.
denee, esteem aud respect of all who
knew them A few weeks since the
wife was taken seriously i'll. All that
kind friends could do, and the best
medical skill that could be procured,
seemed unable to stay the disease. and
her lie was despaired of. The hus.
baud realized that the loving compan-
ion of his life was about to be taken
from him by that grim destroyer, death,
Realizing that he would soon be called
upon to pay the last sad rites, and TO
follow to the tomb all that his heart
held most dear, he began to prepare
himself for what he supposed was in
evitable. He came to the city, visited
the cemetery, and bought the finest lot
that could be obtained. He then pro-
ceeded to an undertaker's and pur-
chased the the finest casket that he
could find, and had it sent to his home.
From lumberman he purchased the
material to make box to inclose the
coffin, and with his own hands sawed
out, planed and prepared cooling
board. He spoke to minister in re-
gard to the funeral service, selected the
text from which he wished the funeral
service preached, and designated the
songs and requiems which he wished
sang at her obsequies. The divine and
others remarked to him that his prep
arations were made with undue haste,
and that it would look better to wait
until after the death of his wife before
making these arrangements. He heed
ed not their advice, nor would he listen
to their entreaties. He said:
She is going to die. Would to God
there was, but there is no hope. For
many years we have struggled along
through life together, loved and cher
ished by each other. All that will be
left for me to do now, will be to see
that the funeral shall be performed in
manner worthy of so good person.
1 shall spare neither money nor pains
to see that she is desently inferred,
and that her tomb shall be marked by
an everlasting monument"
Strange to say, about the time he
supposed his wife would die, she began
to slowly recover. He in the meantime
became ill. She grew rapidly better,
and he gradually worse. In couple
of weeks she entirely recovered, and
he died. He was placed in the casket
prepsred for his wife, was buried in the
lot he had purchased for her. His fu-
neral was conducted by the same min
lister, who preached from the same text
selected by him for his wife's funeral,
and the same songs and requiems
he had chosen for that occasion were
sung at his funeral. In other words he
had,. unconsciously, made all the ar
rangements for his own funeral. Rec
ord. Union.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1882-04-06

ONE of the hardest woods in exist
ence is that of the desert ironwood
tree, which grows in the dry wastes
along the line of the Southern Pacific
railroad. Its specific gravity is nearly
the same as that of lignum vitae, and it
has black heart SO hard, whe1. well
seasoned, that it will turn the edge of
an axe, and can scarcely be cut by
well tempered saw. In burning it
gives out an intense heat.
A YANKEE was being rowed across
the sea of Gallilee by some lazy ma
tives. "You take the business remark
ably easy" said he, and they said they
did. Il guess" continued he, chat
your fathers rowed the same way before
ye," and they said they supposed they
did. "And your forefathers, too, L
guess" Well, they supposed so, too,
Il s'pose SO, too" said the Yankee,
"and, on the whole, don't at all won
der that Jesus Christ got out and
walked"
ONCE upon time a woman died,
and as the mourners were carrying her
to the grave they tripped against
stump and let the coffin fall. She
revived, having been only in a deep
trance. Two years after she really died,
and as they were carrying her down
the same road and neared the same
stump, the disconsolate widower sobbed:
STEADY boysl Steady therel Be very,
very CAREFUL"
SHE was a real sweet-lookiDg lady,
with sealskin saque and a big plush
hat, and she stood on the steps of an
uptown residence, having just pulled
the bell, Il called to see" said she 10
the lady Of the house, who was very red
in the face from frying doughnuts over
the kitchen fire, eff you wished TO give
anything to the heather to-day" mo,
1 don't want TO give anything to the
heather to-day. i just give the woman
next door a piece Of my mind about
her scalAvsg Of boy that broke down
my plants. That's all can afford for
the heather Just nov.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1882-04-06
Possible Shifting Of the Course OF the
Lower Mississippi.

For some time portion of the waters
of the Mississippi River have escaped
into the Atchafalaya River, a few miles
below the mouth Of the Red River. At
recent session of the House Com
mittee on the Improvement Of the Mis-
sissippi River. Capt. John d. Eads
laid great stress upon the importance
Of closing this undesirable outlet, and
predicted that IL il we're not closed the
whole volume Of the Mississippi would
take that route to the sea.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1882-04-06
A Broken Heart.
"Bye bye, Tootsie.'
$50 long, my angel"


$50 long, my angel
Esmeralda Higgins kissed her hand
TO Vivian Buckingham--the white,
shapely hand that he held 30 tenderly
within his own broad palm the night
before as he stood in the hallway and
whispered in her willing ear tho words
that told of his great love for her
whispered them softly and with ten
der cadence that addedto their earnest
ness. He had come back this bright
june morning TO see if she was still true
to him--still kept enshrined in her
heart the love he had so freely given
her, and she told him again that hence
forth her only thought should be of the
solemn tie that bound them together.
When he had gone Esmeralda en-
tered the house and taking piece of
chewing gum from the top of a bronze
figure OF Mercury that stood in the
parlor bay window, went about her
daily duties with a feeling of intense,
peaceful Joy in her heart and heelless
shoe on her left foot.
"Yes he soon be mine all mine,"
she said softly to herself. II shall bask
in the sunshine of his smiles and taste
tho nectar of his rich, clinging kisses.
All! life for me will indeed be happy
when mitred priest hath made me
Vivian's wife" And, seating herself at
the piano she ran her tapering fingers
carelessly over the keys, and then there
rolled forth on the fresh morning air
the sensuous measure of "Papa's Bun
ions Better Now"
Suddenly she shifted the cut, and
before Pansy Perkins, who had entered
the house unperceived and stood in the
parlor doorway, could speak, Esmeralda
had glided into the weirdly beautiful
symphony in Minor, Since Terrence
Joined the Gang" When she paused
the tears stood in Pansy's eyes--the
tone of the poem in the second verse
had been too much for her sensitive
nature. Don't play that again, she
said, stepping into the room. You
know I am subject to fits"
"Esmeralda kissed her tenderly and
held out piece of chewing gum.
"Thanks, darling" said Pansy, "but
I have sworn off,"
Sworn OFF," asked Esmeralda; "and
may L ask whyP"
The pink suffusion of blush stole
into Pansy's cheek. Because Vivian
asked me to-" she replied.
"vivian who" the words came from
Esmeralda quickly.
"Why, Vivian Buckingham. 1 am
engaged to him, you know"
"You are engaged to Vivian Buck
ingham said Esmeralda, an ashy
paleness overspreading her face. "And
may ask since when?"
why, certainly" replied Pansy.
"We have been engaged since last eve
ming. He came to the house quite late
and proposed, and I ran over here on
purpose to tell you about it,"
"Iher graduate you, said Esmeralda,
butgconvoice was unsteady.
"Well, must go now," said Pansy,
and kissing Esmeralda just forward of
the left ear, she departed.
The stricken woman sat alone. All
around her were evidences Of the
wealth that should make one happy,
but her heart was desolate.
"He's daisy" she muttered slowly.
"but he has broken my heart"
Looking up she saw her mother
standing in the doorway.
Gan you find my crimping irons,
map" she asked.
II think So" responded the mother.
"Well, I want them. My heart is
broken, and I am going to the matinee"
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1882-04-06
Chang and Eng.

In answer to a correspondent who
writes us for information on the above
subject, we have complied the follow
ing information on the above subject !:
Eng and Chang were born simultan-
eously on the 18th day of April, 1911,
and died at the age of 63 years. They
were connected together by patent
coupler, which entered the body of
each in the region of the vest pocket.
This connecting arrangement necessa-
rily threw them great deal in each
others society. When they were boys
their lives were rendered more or less
unhappy by their widely different tastes.
Eng was very fond of sour apples in
his youth and when at night he rolled
and tossed upon his couch with large
stock of collie on hand, Chang had to
lie awake and get the benefit. Later
in life Chang developed strange
longing for the flowing bowl, while Eng
was Good Templar. When Eng went
to the lodge, the worthy outside guard
would refuse to let Chang in, because
he couldn't give the password, and as
Eng couldn't go in and leave Chang in
in the ante-room, he had to go home
and wait till another meeting. Eng
was Mason and Chang was Knight
of Pythias, and they used to give each
other away sometimes, and have lots OF
fun. Eng was Half-breed and Chang
was Stalwart, and that made it bad
about attending caucuses. Chang
Joined the Episcopal church and be-
lieved in sprinkling, while Eng was a
Baptist, and not only got immersed
himself, but fixed it SO that Chang had
his sins washed away at the same time.
Once in while Chang would get an
invitation to private party in set to
which Eng did not belong, and then
they had to settled the question by
putting Etruscan noses on each other
as to whether they could go or remain
at home. Chang died first, and Eng
died few hours later as a matter OF
courtesy. Eng was not prepared to die,
and regretted that he was not consulted
by Chang before this important step
was taken, but he said it would save
the expense of two funerals, and he
WaQUGu u w WAdU Wuo 116hts NhS
lives of these two men were somewhat
peculiar in many respects. There were
many little nameless annoyances to
which each was compelled to submit,
and which would not occur to the stu
dent. For instance, Chang had to get
UP and go for the doctor in company
with Eng whenever Eng's children had
the Group; and whenever Changs wife
thought there was burglar In the
woodshed, Eng had to get up in his
night shirt, and go with his brother in
search of the villain. They couldntride
the festive velocipede, and when Chang
got billin' drunk, Eng had to go to the
lug with him, and stay there till the
fine was paid. Among the many bless
inos which cluster about us, and are
down upon us through life,
we are prone to lose sight of the fact
that with all our sorrows and dissppOlnt-
ments, we were not born Siamese twins.
IT is said that when a Deadvood
deacon gets angry over a game OF
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4 strange but True Story.

Many years ago there came 70 Sacrs-
nento and aged couple from Vermont.
They were Of the pioneers Of California.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1882-04-06

IT is said that when a Deadvood
deacon gets angry over a game OF
poker. and drops his opponent with q
pistol, he is not allowed to escape. a
meeting of the congregation is held
and ip nine cases out of ten he is CEN
sured for being too impulsive.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1882-04-06
0ncinnAn Gazsiie

A pair of mules, tired OF the beatings
and lashings of this mortal life, incon-
committed suicide by backing
into the Ohio River at Portsmouth, o.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1882-04-06

A fine but ferocious Berkshire hog
attacked mule on the plantation of
Mr.. w. II. Parsons, near Sandersville,
GA, the other day, and with its tusks
cut the mule so severely across the
stomach that it died in an hour.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1882-07-20
A Dnrorrcl Nrddinv

Justice Crotty yesterday performed mar.
ceremony in which there was great deal
ofromance. The parties to tho ceremony
vera 4. q. Ringod, son Of prominent
rmlvad official Of Cincinnati, and Miss
Alice Minehardt, OF the same city. Their
lyentures are as wonderful US anything
cupid has produced in this locality for a
nhe, They have loved each other for u long
time, but both thcparents of the groom and
bride were opposed to the match for reasons
which are not apparent, Several weeks
ago the lovers determined TO elopc, and start.
cd Tor Indianapolis. As they were about
TO be married In the city Of poor hotels and
many railroads they received message by
telegraph from friend in Cincinnati, warn.
ing them that officers were AFTER them,
Without waiting TO have the ceremony per.
formed, they started for Chicago.
as soon as they arrived they made prep.
arations to become man and wife, and lust
ns they were about 10 consummate their i,lan
Tue officers found them. They were cor.
nered, but In some manner they eluded the
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Futures.

Futures.
Dealing in futures Is now q recognized
business in which nearly every business
man, planter or farmer engages to greater
or less extent. Those wishing to either buy
or sell cotton, grain or pork Tor future de-
should send their orders to the Texas Cot
ton and Grain Exchange. This Is a char
tered institution, and perfectly reliable and
responsible.
Margins required-Only 81 per bale for
cotton, lc per bushel for grain, 25c per bar
rel for pork.
ALI communications should be addressed
to A. J. WHIKLoCK, Manager,
Dallas, Texas,
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Forty Years Experience OF an Old Nurse.
Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup is the
prescription of one Of the best female ply
sicians and nurses in the United States, and
has been used for forty years with never
mobsF ss SnS c aH scfe s be ebe O
FAINT of one week old to the adult. 1t cor
reefs acidity of the stomach, relieves wind
collie, regulates the bowels, and gives rest
health and comfort to mother and child
We believe it the best and sprest remedy in
the world in all cases Of dysentery and diar
rhma in children, whether arising from
teething or from any other cause. Full di
rections for using will accompany each bot
tie. None genuine unless the fac-simile o
Curtis Il Perkins is on the outside wrapper
Sold by all medicine dealers. % cents I
Bottle
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A New Ezra.

n NOW Erh.
Tho true secret Of happiness is perfec-
health, which enables the individual so en-
Joy life, and attain competency and cont
tentment. The martyr to dyspepsia, in
continual misery, is without hope in the
pursuit of business or pleasure, and realizes
that existence yields only failure. But a
new era has come, and good health is as
sured, with positive relief from the ills OF
indigestion and torpid liver, by the use Of
DR.. Acder's Dyspepsia Tablets. They are
very nice, try them. Only 25 and 80 cents
in handsome boxes. For sale by w. H.
Patterson Il Cy., the Peachstone Liniment
men.
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miscellaneous tMamts.

WANTED-A good dry goods salesman. Az.
w ply Goldsmith Bros, ia Elm and us
Main street.
WANTED-hiller wanted at Todd's Mills
w No, man can geta permanent situation
byapplying Immediately juA.u
WANrED-Four salesmen OF good address
w and ons smart office boy, with good recon.
mendatons, at I0s Elm street junl7.n
WANTED-One hundred No. l tie choppers
w at McCrays tie camp. on H. & 4. &. r. r.,
In Kaufman county, west Of town Of Kaufman
Price paid, 20 cents, once month. Apply to i.
W. McCrAy, Union Grove, jrnls-tf
WANTED-The Texas Mutual Aid and Char.
w liable Association wants canvassers.
Home office, No. COS Main st., Dallas. fe25-u
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She Took no Risks,

Have ye any gud piannies?" she asked
as she stepped into piano wareroom on
East Fourteenth street the other day, dis.
paying prosperous looking pocket-book.
~ want wan fur me datter who is comm
home from the semetery wild Il finished ed
dication."
"What style of an instrument do YOU
Irefer, " said the clerk, displaying an up.
right This piano is the double-patent
quadruple siringing.board, Leyer.stay-in-
tune, and celluloid Keys"
"0ch never happorth do care about
the shtoile, so long rs it's u strong case.
Have We any wild iron cascs?n
mo, maam; but all our cases arc made
extra strong"
"llow much'll you take for that piannie2"
-Four hundred dollars, ma'am.n
DO you sell on the slow-pay planfn
"les, occasionally we sell TO reliable pur-
chasers on the installmcnt plan. The in
stallmcnt on this piano would DO SIS n
month";
"Will ye throw in cover and shtule?"
Hardly iair to ask it, ma'am; but we'll
throw in those articles this time"
AN q buk % music7"
Eyes; we won't be mean about It."
Now, ifyc'n insure the piannie III take
well, really, maam, the purchaser
usually insures tie instrument; but to close
bargain, well insure this piano and
agree TO take all risks"
"fe Sc, betwane me an you" said she,
after she had made her mark on the nee.
essary papers and deposited the first in.
stallmcnt receipt in her bosom, I'm glad
TO feel aisy about the insurance, us | want
TO get the better OF me ole man, VIII % tux
nm oath that II brought piannie into the
house he'd smash II up wild an Ak. An
aith, he's the bi to do II the mkt tonne he
cts drunk
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Cheap Column
Aouces.

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. may De handed into
IN our business office up TO SIP. m, and into the
COMPOSING room up TO a. IN.
NorlCE-An inducement Is offered for q good,
~ steady. sober man. who understands the
hotel and restaurant business. Location best In
the city. VIII rent at low figures, or run ON
shares. House all furnished. Married Eaan pre-
ierred For particulars, address A. u. A. Moses,
Terrell, Texas. julls-lw
TELEPHONE YOUR oRDHRS-To c. T.
1 Park, at C. II. Edwards music store. for the
removal OF pianos, furniture, etc. Prompt AZ
tention given. juli.lm
NoTICE-A liberal trade will De given for a
~ residence In pleasant part Of the city con.
tanning SIX or seven MONS. Address Residence,
HERALD office. i29-u
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Opinion Of DR.. II. X. Walton, Annapolis
MARYLAND

Colden's Llebig's LIQUID Extract Of Beef
and Tonic lnvigorator is most excellent
preparation. 1t is par excellence, superior
to cod liver oil or anything have ever used
in wasted or impaired constitutions, and an
excellent preventive Of malarial diseases.
Remember the name, Colden's-take no
other.) Of druggists generally.
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A. & Il. Mittenthal have won the laurels
this season for carrying the prettiest Sc.
leoted stock Of gents furnishing goods in
Dallas. Whoever fails to buy their fancy
shirts, under-shirts, drawers and hose, can't
be dressed in style.
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EmploumtsMt for All.

EMPLOYMENT AGENCY-Mechanics, house
Il servants, or any Kind Of labor, call at the
employment office, COO Main street. near Del
monico restaurant for employment Telephone
your orders. Also. MONEY TO LOAN IL
SMALL AMOUNTS, on easy terms. A. LIpER
mylQ