Tombstone epitaph., 1892-02-28
GUADALAJARA.
Another Interesting Mexl can City and a Roman, tic Story of Love
 and Traoedv.
GUADALAJARA, Estade de Jslisco,

ED. PRosPEcToR On the Sth inst we arrived here from Zopotlsn, drawn by eight grey horses attached to a diligencia, Two leagues from here we came upon an elevated plain, and the domes, spires and steeples of this beautiful city burst upon us as the "sun's last rays tinged the distant hills" and the wealth of mountain and plain that lay beyond and on either side of the city was pleasant to con- template. We entered the city in the gloaming and the rumbling of tie heavy coach wheels upon the macad- amized streets, and the cracking of the drivers whip was deafening till we reached the portals of the Nuevo Mundo hotel.
 By diligent search from public rec ords and private sources we are able to glean the following interesting ats:
 Guadalajara was founded in l54l by one Nufio Gusman commissioned by the King of Spain to erect capital for this state. A few years later the capital was moved few miles east by one Cristobal de Ohate, who named the present site after ,his native town in Spaii, so Sehor Ofate is tue real founder of Guadalajara.
 The Government Palacio was erect ed on the east side of the river San Juan de Dios, but owing to a romantic love affair it was moved 10 the pres ent site on the Plaza de Armes. "Oidor" de Francisco Pareja had & bright and cultured daughter who be- came enamoured of a chivalrous Spaniard who had been refused the hand Of the proud Pareia's daughter. A plan of elopement was arranged one dark night. The determined Senorita with her white and delicate hands formed 8 rope ladder for the purpose of escape and as the plan was being carried into execution, the gallant brother oi the young lady discovered .he plot and was soon face to face with his sisters lover. The brave men crossed swords and few sec- ond's contest proved the death of the noble brother. This was too great a test for the tender hearted girl, and as the blood of her brother was upon the hands of her lover, she plainly refused to accompany the terrified lover, who had to flee alone for his life. The Sefiorita, driven to desperation by the awful experience, immediately hanged herself with the same rope ladder she had arranged for .her escape. The proud Pareja being quite ill at the time was notified early next morning of the sad event and with shriek of agony he fell dead upon his bed, and that afternoon a great procession followed father, brother and sister to the cemetery where they were all placed in one grave.
 If you should visit GuadalaJara and go to the villa of San Pedro, on the street cars, the driver will point out to you the old castle. As you cross the rivulet, look to the left, and the corner facing you on the second block stands the old Paiacio de Medrono and the middle balcony is the one from which the young lady hanged herself, the iron railing being in g good state of preservation, though over 200 years have passed away.
 The continued growth and prosper ity is principally due to the Right Rev. Antonio Alaolde, who by his Jealous efforts and private contribu- tions founded the following charitable institutions The Belen Hospital, at cost of $26O,OOO; the Beaterio, a young ladies' institute. $70,440 i; Guadalupe shrine, S24O.O0O; St. Do- mingo convent, $lS0,0OO; to the des- titute students, $l0,700; $l0.OO0 for poor young ladies at Santiago college :: $26, 900 for poor women wishing to take the veil of the Cspuchines order {; $Il 900 to villas of his bishopric; {; $1l 200 for improvements of prisons and prisoners; $76,000 to help the peor during the epidemics, besides numerous other good acts.
 The city is erecting and has nearly completed, fine public market where all the delicacies of the season are to be had in the way of fine fruits and vegetables, refreshing nndissiiled drinks. including iced drinks of all kinds. The market is dedicated "Mercodo Corono" in honor of Govern or Corono, its founder, who was assas- sinated Nov. 10, 1889, by crank. Ali the public houses closed their doors for several days, through respect for ooa of tho oraafnst onverpars that