The Brinkley argus., 1910-10-21

- HE picturesque little town or
 rruapan. the western terminus of the Mexican National rail-
 road is in the state of Michoa-
 can. a few hours ride from patzcuaro.
 The scenery along the line is beau ,ifu, while the engineering skill dis played is as fine as any in the re- nublic. 1t was to me a thrilling ride and was half glad, half sorry when it ended. We found the station filled with Indians who came down every day to see the train arrive. It is Q marvellous sight to them, especially the engine.
 The next thing to cause smile was inc conveyance to take us to town. Originally a flat car, it now had can vas top for shelter and two long wood- en benches for seats. Sturdy looking mules stood harnessed to this affair, as impatient to start as their driver. It was hard climb for them and not very comfortable for the passengers. Much of this was forgotten, however, in the novelty of our surroundings. Every thing interested us; the low adobe houses, with tiled or slate roofs, the many coffee plantations, the pretty side lanes (they cannot be called sreets), where we caught glimpses of qdaintly roofed bridges spanning the river. A recent shower had made the air delightful, while the foliage and flowers sparkled with rain drops.
 Finally. the driver drew up, with . grand flourish, in front of the hotel.
 As soon as the room question was ] settled, we started out to get another glimpse, before dark, of this fas- chatting town. AS we turned the cor ner, less than a block away, we came upon novel sight. Directly facing us was the market plaza; here the vendors as well as the people in the Dortales were making ready for Urua- pans evening meal As six o'clock drew near the poorer class came pouring into the plaza from all direc- tons. The curbstones were soon nhed with happy family groups, eating ana chatting with all their might. lhose minus q seat stood in front of me stands, the lights showing their dazallng white teeth and bright, dark eyes In addition to the stands for l'uit' vegetables, frijoles, chilli con earne, enchiladas, tortillas and many tuner dishes, We noticed that one of the portales was entirely filled with coffee stands.
 These stands had table cloths and 'ery pretty bowls and plates. The .Ouee was In great urns, kept hot by su''ous little charcoal stoves; with ae coffee they served various kinds of v'eao. mostly sweet. Here the GUS uo'aefs have benches or chairs to sit ana altogether. put on considerable eye It was great fun watching 4sn' ii lact the entire scene was of ss'.'iaiiing interest, especially on market day. Sunday. Then, not only 4e town people are there, but crowds VI indians and Mexicans from the ssuh'ry Many of them come a long s'ancc' s". walking all night in order to d.. Aefe early in the morning. Sun- ,s hieht the scene Is bewildering: seie ,s IS scarcely an inch of space in ys po''aies, along the curb stones. on sn.s s'eet or in the plaza, that Is not wo.s sa "i'h happy humanity; men, l.vnsi ana children, eating, drinking, mrsalns' ss,;s talking, selling. No quar- ~s,i s no crying children. everybody ;s ;Sa Oenaved and orderly. The scene seiuainly unique, one remarkable su"s 'u1e oeing that there is no drunk. fes ss. s ihey seem to indulge in cof- " m0fe than anything else.
 oo,n,a aapan coffee, by the way, is the hs,a h'sssehce of coffee, and is served on ,ta a peculiar way. They have 1t lrnoa ae table in a glass syrup jug se,.a as are used in the states') and miIl :. 1" eo'd with hot milk. With the ,e,sne sue waiter brings you bowl and sarcss you may have a cup and mix ;a you wish. but it is better to coiTsa powD. Two tablespoons of abom ~ ~ q pint of boiling milk Is that r. .le right proportion, at least taste s0e the coffee delicious to my
 ing en tis roftais of the barracks, sit- Years o,, 'cHches probably hundred eaf bs,a s are men making fine palm
 With an ordinary pin they