El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-08-31

shrubbery there is large park ad-
mining. under high state OF cultiva-
ton which is under the supervision OF
an experienced gardiner, with thirty
assistants.
estimated at 5000, 700 while its total
value exceeds one million dollars.
A THRILLING INCIDENT.
On leaving the hacienda we forded
the San Pedro River, sooner than 60
around several miles to the bridge.
The water was deep and the current
very swift. The superintendent OF the
mill sent half dozen Indians to direct
our horses and assist in case OF need.
ready and equal to the emergency. We
were not crossing at regular ford, 80
on reaching the farther side found
quite q steep bank. The horse OF ono
of the Miss Palacios in attem pting to
reach the bank fell backward into the
river. The Indian, by her side, grasp-
ed her from the saddle, and raised her
over his head onto dry land and saved
her life, as no one could have done.
He should have life-saviug medal OF
honor. But he was only a poor Indian
What did he more than he ought!
Why notice his brave and dextrous
act! All! this Ia often cold and un-
appreciative world.
The excitement of the moment past,
we were off on the return journey, in q
halt hour reaching the Palacios ha-
cienda, where q smoking hot dinner
awaited ue.
The day had been spent pleasantly,
barring the incident related and hav-
ing seen q farm of greater Dimensions,
resources and beauty than can often
be found in the q. S. thought it
would be of great interest to you go
have hastily described it.
July 30. can now add that we are
most comfortably located in the Pala-
clos house where we will spend two
months.
They live in Quito. Have four other
haciendas besides this one. They visit
them only at intervals.
Here we have sixteen rooms, fur
nished, psrlor 1920 with piano, ETC.,
besides billiard room, saddle room,
etc. A beautiful patio is sur
rounded by over $50 feet of porch while
there are over 200 fl more of outside
porches. To the east of the house we
have more than q half acre of beau
tiful flower garden, and east of that q
large new swimming bath with COM
fortably furnished dressing rooms by it's
side.
The front gate, about 400 feet from
the front door, has an arch over it with
26 stone steps leading to the top,
which is about 8x30 feet surrounded by
railing. from which we have q magnifi-
cent view of the valley and surround
ing mountains, including q dozen snow
covered peaks, chief of which is Coto-
paxi, one of the most noted active vol
canos In the world. The SO miles dis
tant looks to be no more than five.
In every direction there are fine roads
for riding and Senior Palacios has
given orders to have horses at the front
door when wanted and to accompany
US in our rides whenever we ask it. We
take horse back ride every day.
When we came here with our four
servants) we arrived about IL O'Clock,
to be surprised with q smoking hot
his son, with q cook, day before, to
get breakfast and dinner for US the day
of arrival.
For all of these favor, use of house,
horses and many others, he absolutely
refuses to receive one cent, proving
that he means it, which is not al ways
the case, when you are assured shat:
"Mf casa es gu casa por ell TEMPO que
quiera," (my house is your house as
long as you want it,
And yet the generosity, whole heart
edness. goodwill, etc., is a characte-
ristio of many of the inhabitants of this
country. When 1 leave them it will be
with many. many kind wishes for their
prosperity.
It is with great interest we read the
Daily HERALD in this far off south
land and SO much of what is going on in
Ell PasO, and of what our Ell PasO friends
are doing. We often think of them.
On our return to the U. S., we hope to
visit you.
With many good wishes for all of
our friends aud for the success of Ell
Paso, am, Fraternslly yours,
A. T. SAMPSON