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The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1897-03-27
WONDERS OF MEXICO.
Some Of Its Cities, People and
Strange Customs.
Sights and Scenes That Impress
an American Tourist.

To the south Of the United States
with Texas, the greatest state OF the
Union forming its northeastern boun-
Diary, the Pacific ocean its west and
southern boundary, and the Gulf of
Mexico its eastern boundary, lies the
wonderous old country of Mexico. In
extent Of territory it equals several Of
the European countries combined, but
the vast waste or arid lands which bor-
der between Texas and the fertile lands
Of Mexico reduces its producing capacity
and sets the country back, as it were,
from the more progressive and prosper
Gus nation so close at hand.
The name Mexico is connected with
the name OF the group of American
tribes calling themselves Mexica or Az
teca. The word is related to or derived
from the name OF the Mexican national
war-god Mexitl, better known as HUT
zilopochtle. The Aztecs, from the 18th
century, appear to have migrated from
place to place over the mountain-w walled
Plateau Of Anahuac, the country ''by
the water,'' so called from its salt la
goons, and which is now known as the
valley of Mexico. About 1925 A. D.
they founded on the lake Of Teczuco the
permanent settlement Of Mexica Ten
ochtitian, which is still represented by
the capital city, Mexico. sa@#
Real information as to the nations Of
Mexico before Spanish times is very
imperfect, but not altogether wanting
When early in the 18th century the
Spaniards found their way into Mexico
they found nations cultured above what
was to be found in other parts of the
New World. This was nation of or
ganized armies, official administrations,
agricultural and mechanical arts, arch
itecture and high class Of sculpture.
The Mexican priesthood being the edu-
Gated class, in the early days were much
concerned in the art Of picture writing,
which they developed to quite a stage
Of perfection, and used systematically
as means Of recording religious fes-
tivals and legends, as we'll as keeping
calendars of years and recording the
historical events which occurred in
them. Many OF these symbolical le-
ecnds on their original stores may be
seen in the National museum in the City
Of Mexico, where most OF the relics are
carried when excavated by chance or
Otherwise in any part Of the country.
Mexican education, at least that of
the upper class, was systematic dis
cipline under the control of religion,
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1897-03-27

Der of musicians who with hand organs
or similar wind instrument, turned by
a crank and grinding out a very loud
and not unpleasant string Of tunes, 60
from post to post over the city serenad-
ing, or cheering up the poor, diseased
and afflicted people. The Mexicans are
very fond Of music and these visits from
the official musicians are looked forward
to with anticipation, and are the signal
for the gathering Of q large crowd Of
people. Two visits q day are usually
made to q locality. The musician Is
gaily decked in bright costume, ,resemb-
ling q modern Zouave costume, while
the hand organ, or instrument, is also
gaily painted. This story reads rather
queer to an American, but nevertheless
1t is q fact, and the influence in sooth-
ing the miserable, hungry people, pre-
venting quarrels and even crimes is said
to be wonderful. In this country We
would likely tell Uncle Sam, ''to the
bow vows with your music, give US
some bread.
While this common people will attract
one attention, still they are Of little,
very little importance inxthat country;
far less than tho very poorest Of tho coll
ored race in the South, and are thought
less Of by the better class in Mexico than
are the negroes in the United States.
Conquered, subdued and maltreated BY
Cortes in the beginning, they seem
never to have risen, and you nnd them
Of small moment to anyone, even their
own kinship, psrchance who ars mora
successful. The foreigners influence
government and social affairs very much
out Of proportion 70 their population.
The other side Of Mexican life 10 I much
brighter one, y any one VIII And out BY
visiting the country
The City ID 1850 fcet above the ~
level and for many hours ride bsfore ar-
riving, the aScsnt \ rapid indeed, pass-
INC inspiring scenery cn both sides " The
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1897-03-27

road. The visitor should not fail to be
on the lookout twelve or fourteen hours
previous to reaching the city for this
beautiful, unrivalled scenery. Be
sure to make the entrance into the city
by daylight. Your train putting, pull
ing and tugging away, traverses loops,
circles mountains, and presents q rare
picturesqueness, unequaled even in far
famed Colorado. Along this section Of
country may be seen the ever changing
and hundreds of thousands Of acres ot
maguey heciendas that are a study in
themselves. ~ "
While the city Of Mexico is actually
in the tropical region, still the high a.
titude and rarety Of the atmosphere
makes winter wraps very comfortable
early in the morning, and in fact neces-
sary as inflammation Of the lungs Or pneu-
monia is very easily contracted. Shirt
waists and light wraps are found to be .
favorite attire for lady visitors. All the
main thoroughfarss converge on the
central plaza de Armas, covering four
teen acres, tastefully laid out with low
or beds, grass plots, shade trees, and
fountains. Seats afe placed IN many
shady hooks and II ID not uncommon TO
ae0 men, women and children epend the
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1897-03-27

nor has this church discipline disappear.
ed yet, though the manners and Gus
toms Of the better class Of Mexicans are
constantly being improved and their
ideas growing more liberal. ~
After the birth Of child, to return to
thoughts Of early customs, the tonal-
pouhqui or ''suncalculator" drew its
horoscope from the signs under which it
was born and fixed the time for its bap-
tism. This was performed by the nurse
with appropriate prayers to the gods,
when toy shield and bow were provi-
aed if it was boy, or toy spindle and
distaff if it was girl, and the child re-
ceived its name.
An interesting picture writing is to be
seen in Kingsborough, showing the de-
tails of the boys and girls education,
from the early time when three small
circles over the child show it to be three
years old, and drawing of half tor
tilla shows its allowance for each meal;
as they grow older the lads are repre-
sented carrying burdens, padding ca
noes and fishing, while the girls learn to
spin and weave, grind maize and cook
good conduct being enforced by punish
ments Of increasing severity, up to
pricking their bodies with aloe-thorns
and holding their faces over burning
chilis.
Marriages depended much on compar-
ison Of the horoscopes of the pair to as
certain if their birth signs were compat-
ible. Old women were employed as go
betweens; and the marriage ceremony
was conducted by a priest who after
moral exhortations united the young
couple by tying their garments together
in knot, after which they walked sew
en- times around the fire, casting incense
into it. Then the couple went into q
fast for several days. Now the ceremo-
MES are quite different. There are two
notable events in the life of every Mex
ican woman; the first communion and
the marriage day. On these days she
Is dressed in the very best white cos
tune, veil and wreath that can be af-
forded and for the time being the COM
municant, or bride, as the case may be,
is the observed Of all observed.
Many of the old customs are, slowly
giving way to laterday civilization and
the march Of progress, but this change
has begun only within the last decade or
SO, since the railroads have penetrated
the country and are slowly but surely in
fusing new life and vigor into country
where time is never counted and labor
never too menial for man; where gener-
ations, as in the building Of the pyra-
mids Of Egypt, pass way and another
continues while perhaps third finishes
the work of a public building. Indeed,
to remedy the unhealthy effects Of the
six lakes near the city overhowing it an
nually, in 1907 the engineer, Martinez
began cutting a canal thirteen miles
long through the Nochistongo hill in or
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-10-11
Passengers Arrivals.

From Kauai ports, per steamer
Mkahala, October 10.-G N Wilcox,
V. Knudsen, Or Maxwell, Captain
Campbell, l. F Prescott, j S Hipa,
j B Hanaike, H Hanada, VIM Hama
wife, Miss j Lowell, Miss j Smith,
Miss Knudsen, Miss Lamb and Miss
Heslop.
From Maui ports, per steamer
Helene, Oct. 10.-H P Baldwin, w
b Scott, S Decker, Young Nap, Yo-
shimura, A @ Dowsett, Rev j Oyabe,
M Kealoha, j Naauao, Miss M Friel,
S e Kaiue and wife, Mr. Boote, Mr.
Vendernaillen, Mrs Friel and two
children, G Conradt, Tom McTighe,
D Oxley, r Karatti and 80 on deck
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-10-11
Wv DIMOHDIS
BIKE LAMPS.
Cd IN

For all kinds of money
and all kinds of people. We
are after the multitude just as
close as the multitude is after
our goods, and We draw no
lines. We make just as great
an effort, if an effort is need
ed, to sell you a nickel plated
bicycle lamp for a dollar as to
sell you one at five. We have
bicycle lamps, nickel plated,
that burn just plain kerosene
oil and the light is guaranteed
to be wind and jar proof. A
dollar is mighty cheap for a
bicycle lamp.
We have other kinds of
lamps as well. Those for the
table, either dining or parlor,
are as handsome as any ever
shown here. Lamps for the
student or reader, with green
shades for the protection Of
the eye, are capitally built
and furnish an abundance of
light. Hanging lamps for the
hall and piano lamps for the
parlor, are plentiful in our
store and the prices are below
bed rock. We have put the
price so low that in the event
of annexation, they cannot
be sold for less money. De-
signs exclusive, and prices to
suit every one.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-10-11
j. T. Waterh0use.

There are three brands of
Jams and Jellies known to be
absolutely pure. Crosse &
Blackwells, Morton's and
Code, Elicit e. Go. During
the pure food crusade in Cali
fornia the goods of the latter
passed every inspection and
now come out of the factory
specially stamped ''Pure
Food" We have a complete
stock of these goods and offer
them to the public at very low
prices.
Our grocery department is
full to the brim with reliabls
goods and our prices are low
enough as to draw common
from other dealers. We buy
for cash in quantities to suit
the demand and consequently
they are always fresh.
We handle the celebrated
Albert homeless sardines and
the Palace brand of sliced
bacon, two articles for the
table that are unexcelled.
We carry full line of table
delicacies, English and Amer
lean and promptly fill orders.
Prompt delivery in all cases
whether in person or by tele
phone and careful attention
paid to the selection,of goods.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-10-11

The Favorite has become the
favorte resort in town. w. M. Cum
ningham carries an excellent stock
of liquors and beers. Attention is
called to certain brands which will
be of special value to sportsmen
during the game season, as they
cause a steady aim and straight
shooting.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-10-11

Minister Cooper having returned
from an inspection of the home
steads and coffee lands on Hawaii is
convinced that coffee is all right,
and that it will eventually become q
great product in Hawaii, but, like
every new enterprise, it will require
study, care and attention from be-
ginners.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-10-11

The free concert at Kaumakapili
Church on Saturday evening was
even better than it's predecessors,
and was largely attended. The Ha-
waiian singing was highly appreciat,
ed by the strangers present.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-10-11

l.. A. Ahlo, is described in the S.
F. Bulletin as a prominent Japanese
government official bound for Wash
ington on mysterious mission and
travelling with Lilouokalani.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-10-11

The O. S. S. Co.'s Belgic is due
from the Orient tomorrow with
mails, passengers and cargo. Some
200 Chinese immigrants are expert-
ed. Before the end OF the year
about 1000 Japanese may arrive.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-10-11

The Australia is due early to-mor-
row from the Coast with three days
later news than that brought by the
City OF Peking last Friday.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-10-11

All carriages aud hacks driving to
the Presidents reception this even.
ing are requested to enter by the
King Street gate, and to pass out by
the Richards Street exit.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-10-11

j. D. McVeigh won the Elvin
Hammock at the sharpshooter's
m stch on Saturday with score OF
46 or with his handicap allowance
OF two points with AS
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-10-11

The famous stallion VIOLA Clair
will probably be sold this week. The
handsome animal was weighed this
morning and tipped The scales at
1900 pounds.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-10-11

Mrs. Robert Louis Stevenson and
Mrs. Isobel Strong are expected to
pass through on the Alameda.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-10-11

Steamer Kinau, Captain Clarke,
sails tomorrow morning at 10 for
Maui and Hawaii.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-10-11

Deputy Sheriff Hipa of Koloa,
Kauai, has resigned his position.
The deputy sheriff was a brother
in-law of the principals in the DR..
Smith murder.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-10-11

T.. 9. Macfarlade received a very
fine roadster by the W. Il. Dimond
The horse belonged to Adolph
Spreckels and has record.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-10-11

President Dole's reception this
evening at $3.50. "All are invited,
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-10-11

The Miniature Yacht Club racet
will take place on November 10th at
usual.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-10-11

The Santiago brings a quantity of
sea bass for the Hawaiian Islands as
an experiment.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-10-11

Ring up S4l, if you have anything
to say to THE INDEPENDENT.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-10-11

The Sons OF ST. George meet this
evening.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-10-11

Fishtal ferns for sale in quaint
ties to suit.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-10-11

The free show at tho Palace this
evening will be amusing to the peo-
pie who have been entertained in
former days by Royalty. The hoi-
polloi will be fed during the even
ing with three kinds Of sandwiches,
chicken salad ad Rbitune, ice-creams,
lemonade and claret cup. Caterer
Chapman has 40 men working in his
kitchen and he will have enough
refreshments" to satisfy even 1000
guests without foraging bags.)
Special refreshments" for the elite
will be served in the foreign Office.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-10-11

Autone Morris had some trouble
last Saturday evening with the Gus
tom officers on duty on the Pacific
Mail wharf at the departure of the
City of Picking. The officers claim
that Morris, who is guard at the
Oahu Jail, tried to pass through the
gates with bottle OF gin in his
pocket. He was stopped, and re-
senting being searched, "biffed" the
guards. An arrest was the result
and Morris appeared in the District
Court this morning, charged with
assault on an officer while in dis
charge OF his duty. Judge Wilcox
held a quiet seance, to which all
parties interested were invited, and
finally fined Morris SIS and costs,
Tailor Low put up the fine and the
Customs officers felt very sore be-
cause the man was not punished
more severely, In the future it will
mean pistols Cor half Of the gin) be-
fore anyone is allowed to leave the
wharf with the stuff which OK.
hilerates.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-10-11
LOCAL AND eENER AL NEWS

LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS
The Sons OF st. George meet this
evening.
Fishtail ferns for sale in quaint
ties to suit.
Ring up S4l, if you have anything
to say to The INDEPENDENT.
President Dole's reception this
evening at $3.50. "All are invited"
The Miniature Yacht Club races
will take place on November 10th as
usual
The Santiago brings quantity of
sea bass for the Hawaiian Islands as
an experiment.
Steamer Kinau, Captain Clarke,
sails tomorrow morning at 10 for
Maui and Hawaii.
Mrs. Robert Louis Stevenson aud
Mrs. Isobel Strong are expected to
pass through on the Alameda.
--------------------
The Australia is due early to-mor-
row from the Coast with three days
later news than that brought by the
City OF Picking last Friday.
T.. G. Macfarlade received a very
fine roadster by the W. Il. Dimond.
The horse belonged to Adolph
The famous stallion VIOLA Clair
will probably be sold this week. The
handsome animal was weighed this
morning and tipped The scales at
1900 pounds.
Deputy Sheriff Hipa of Koloa,
Kauai, has resigned his position.
The deputy sheriff was a brother
in-law of the principals in the DR..
Smith murder.
j. D. McVeigh won the Elvin
Hammock at the sharpshooter's
IN atch on Saturday with a score OF
46 or with his handicap allowance
of two points with As.
All carriages aud hacks driving to
the Presidents reception this even.
ing are requested to enter by the
King Street gate, and to pass out by
the Richards Street exit.
l.. A. Ahlo, is described in the s..
F. Bulletin as prominent Japanese
government official bound for Wash
ington on a mysterious mission and
travelling with Lilouokalani.
The free concert at Kaumakapili
Church on Saturday evening was
even better than it's predecessors,
and was largely attended. The Ha-
waiian singing was highly appreciat,
ed by the strangers present.
The O. S. S. Co.'s Belgic is due
from the Orient tomorrow with
mails, passengers and cargo Some
200 Chinese immigrants are export
ed. Before the end Of the year
about 1000 Japanese may arrive.
The Favorite has become the
favorite resort in town. w. M. Cum
ningham carries an excellent stock
of liquors and beers. Attention is
called to certain brands which will
be of special value to sportsmen
during the game season, as they
cause a steady aim and straight
shooting.
Minister Cooper having returned
from an inspection of the home
steads and coffee lands on Hawaii is
convinced that coffee is all right
and that it will eventually become q
great product in Hawaii, but, like
every new enterprise, it will require
study, care and attention from be.
ginners.
The free show at tho Palace this
evening will be amusing to the PEG
pie who have been entertained in
former days by Royalty. The hoi
polloi will be fed during the even
ing with three kinds of sandwiches
chicken salad ad libitum, ice-creams
lemonade and claret cup. Caterer
Chapman has 40 men working in hi'
kitchen and he will have enough
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1897-10-23
coUNTERFelr Lluoe.
"sh Fiaht LneaFthea b. Ofaeer. A.
chiea9s Cellar. ="


shaeAgo, Oct. 22.-In Il.isty and da,L.
enfd cellar at lsl North sangamon stree,
lawyers detectives and constable. bsys
uneAsthed what they claim Is one Of ths
largest hqnoF eounterfsiting scheme. eve,
operated IN this country, The liquor deal.
ere u the World have been working -
learn the location Of the plant for owe,
. year. wv
After four hours work, sltOOOo in Il.
'leas, rePFe~snting ali the leading brand.
~ hqioF' bottled and eased, were found
Ihs i"~s TO the liquor dealers and manu-,
IsFsnfs~ through the counterfeit ha.
l's~n nsAriy sS10Ooo. and i. may reach /.
higher hgnrs, nSe big express wagon.
ssde tsArksd up 10 the door Of the buiiA.
ing and they were FLIED with eopasca,e.,
so.sd' and taken in charge By Constable
E~ksrt u Jastloe Whites court.
In the basement wonderful array ot
ss~f~i Passages were found Isadine IN ali
diisstlohs- Zach one Nas setaut~.i by
b'leA wall snd arranged in such a pus,
mag manner that I,-rsoa anAeauain,,
ed aiih the bySsys could sasiiy l,s io.,
The raldihs party rotnprisrd n m-n. in,
riadlhg attorneys tot a nunlsT u lead
i'as isia"f iial-ostrTs and dissill-Ys.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1897-10-23

Honolulu, Oct IL, via San Francisco,
Oct S0.-Japanese Minister Shimamurs
called at the foreign Office and handed
Minister Cooper a document bearing on
the recent immigration muddle. 1t con-
tanned the points in dispute and the draft
Of treaty for arbitnting the same. 1t is
accepted as q fact that the Hawaiian gov.
eminent will not accept the points made
by Japan or sign the treaty. The Japan'
csc press seems to take the same view Of
the case. A leading paper received today
says; The Hawaiian government intends
to put of this affair until the treaty is
ratified by the United States senate; be-
cause in that case negotiations of the trou.
BILE at issue will be transferred TO the
United States Japan cannot appeal to
force, though Hawaii acts in that way,
and therefore procrastination is the nat
ural outcome. This is why it is difficult
to deal with a weak nation"
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1897-10-23
DEATH OF GEORGE N. PULLMAN.



Chicago, Ill, Oct 90.-George NJ Pull
man. the palace car mAgnate, died at his
residence on Eighteenth and Prairie ave
nue. in this city at o'clock yesterday
morning. Mr.. Pullman, who was in HE
6oth year. had not been enjoying his usual
good health during the summer. The ex.
IRENE heat Of the last week greatly ag
gTava,ed his disease. known 10 medical
science ~ AginA pectoriA But no serious
trouble was ANTICIPATED Mr.. Pullman
was al his Office in the Pullman building
and dined with his friends at the club.
Later in the evening be remarked having
q slight pain in the back. He retired AT
his usual early hour.
At 4 O'Clock the household was awak.
ened by . disturbance in Mr.. Pullman's
chamber, and upon entering, found him
standing in the corner Of the room, da1ed
and apparently suffering excuciAting
pains in the region Of the heart Rev. H
~ Eaton. who was visiting Mr.. Pullman,
called Dr.. Frank Billings, the family ply.
stefan. Re~toratives were applied, but TO
no purpose, and at O'Clock the million.
Aire and philanthrupist passed away with.
out speaking and with scarcely a strug.
gle.
Mrs. Pullman, who with her two sons,
George and Sanger, has been on an east.
ern tour, vas wired at once and no funer.
al arrangements will be made until she
arrives.
George NJ Pullman came TO Chicago In
1859. He at once took prominent placC
in business circles In 1850, owing to the
growing demands Of his manufacturing in
tercsts he put into execution pet theory
OF the establishment Of q model town,
as home for his car works and the thou
sands Of employees. A site was selected on
the shores Of Lake Calumet, l2 miles
south Of Chicago. Mr.. Pullman devoted
his personal attention to the erection o.
the little city and succeeded even beyond
his own expectations in making mode
town. Pullman has now a population o.
II 600.
Mr.. Pullman's wealth IL variously esti
mated at from SIS. 100000 TO sc, 0O0. 600
His financial interests were confined TO /
few corporations, the bulk Of the hold
ings being stock in the Pullman hlac'
Car Company, Of which he owned about
one.half Some stock was also held in tn
Diamond Match and New York Biscuit
companies. These securities were some
what affected by the news Of Mr.. Pull
mans death, but quickly recovered. Mr.
Pullman was married in 1867 10 Miss Hat
tie Sanger Of Chicago. -Four children ar
Iiving-Gcorge, Sanger, Harriet and Flor
ence