The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1905-08-18

tiful valley appeared again on. th'
left and we could detect the descent
as we approached the city which l had
watched for several hours.
At eleven fifty We reached the city.
At the station we took the street Car
drawn by two little mules and after
circling one hill and climbing another
we reached the hotel. Not imposing
At all on the sutslde but resembling a
fairy-bOwer within. All the room s
we're built around two beautitu
'patios (gardens) Of tropical plants.
with wide galleries on each side
The galleries and verandas were
furnished with quaint old, Mission
furniture. Cut flowers we're arranged
with an abundance characteristic Of
the tropics and the walls were decora
ted with fine collection Of pictur, S
and native pottery.
We we're shown to fine large room
with red tile flor and reed mats.
The view from the window was upon
the city and farther on to the blue
mountains. The moment we entered
the hotel we were impressed with the
wonderful quiet and the abundance
II refreshing air. We were soon
ready for dinner and after enjoying b
splendid meal which was served Oh
the veranda, we walked throug the
hotel, examining the beautiful pict.
ures and curiOs with which it IS filled.
We learned that one of the mos,
important places to visit was tn.
summer home OF Macmillan ant
Charlotte which WAS little distaDc,
tut from the city. We secured
coach, an old Victoria drawn by tw'
white mules. as indeed all Of then
are, owing to the extreme roughnes,
II the country, and started.
The trip proved most interestin,
me. 1t lead out of the little cit
through a country road which raj
between dense tropical jungles. Nov
Town very steep hill paved will
cObble stones and then up anOthe
until it seemed the little mules woul'
not succeed In drawing US up Every
where were beautiful palm trees ant
si,he greatest prOfusion Of flowers an
ferns growing In perfect tangle
When we finall reached the place W
found that the man In charge was a
American so we could ask all tn
questions that might arise. or cours'
The place was old and growing rathe
lelapidated bnt In the kitchen stand
the old brlzarrrs (stove) the largest il
the Republic had been prepared man.
times.
The estate which consists OF abou
ten acres has been contiscated by tn
GOVERNMENT and it seems very strang'
that it is not kept in repair. Th'
bath house and pool are still stand
ing intact and form point Of great
interest to tourist. The land is b
perfect forest Of tropical fruits, palms
and flowers. We walked around un
der the palms and gathered the vast
ing fruit. Flowers, among them tht
spider-lily. hibiscus, tube-rose, dahlia
abutilons, nasturtium ana ivy geran
ium were growing with extravagant
beauty. After spending few houlf
here we drove back to the city and
then went to the market square. As
there was nothing Of especial interest
here we walked ON to the palace OF
Csrtz and the beautiful plaza In front
OF 1t.
By this time we had quiet knowl'
edge of the place which was more like
Jalapr than any other city I had visit
ed but there was q spirit OF quite and
rest over the CITY that Is indefinable
and which reminded me constantly Of
Irvlng's words In the Legend OF
Sleepy Hollow. when he said. "If
were looking for a quiet place where
In l might dream away the remainder
Of troubled life would say" Cuer-
navaca.
1t is beautifully located upon hill
and entirely surrounded by pictures.
que mountains, as indeed most cities