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ipp^fjplpppp fsps mmmm mmm THE M'HENRY PLAINDEALER, MAY 30,1929 1 foe Sierras & Street Market in Cuernavaca (Prepared by the National Geographic 6ociety, Washington. D. C.) fr " '| 'n ROUGH the many ages of f I travel few spots of the world A ha •V <•. z %'•>. ^'4 £• k:" %' •*•••' T 1- have remained unchanged in the well-trodden paths of civilization ; but Cuernavaca, the Sun Child of the Sierras, lies today in the little Mexican valley of the same name well preserved in its natural beauty since the time of Cuauhnahunc. when the ancient builders wrote their history in hieroglyphics. The name Cuertaavaca, meaning "horn of the cow" in Spanish. Is probably a contraction of Cuauhnahuac, the more poetic Aztec term, meaning "near the mountain," and tradition tells us that It was applied by the Spanish during the days of the Conquest, in April, 1521. Accentuating the grandeur of the' distant snow-capped mounts, Popocatepetl and Iztaccihuatl, the town is situated on the edge of the Tropics, auiong the foothills of the Sierras. Hemmed in on every side by lofty peaks which no stonu"can surmount, and having an altitude of nearly 5,000 feet, which tempers the heat of a tropical sun, Cuernavaca enjoys an equable climate at all seasons of the .year. It is little wonder, then, that the Aztecs, the Montezumas, th? great •Conquistador, Cortez, the unfortunate Emperor Maximilian and his erstwhile Empress Carlotta sought this Ideal retreat and found peace, rest, and sunshine. There is no other 75-mlle trip In 4the three Americas so foH of charm as that from Mexico City to Cuernavaca. The four hours required to make the journey pass only too quickly, as the train winds its way through & veritable wonderland. Chapultepec. Molino del Rey, C'ontreras, Monte de las Cruees, and many other places of ^historic interest are passed, and upon jreaching La Cima, the highest point *#n the route, at an elevation of about 10,000 feet* a magnificent view of the vfertile Valley of Cuernavaca is unsOlded below. Plantations of sugarcane and coffee, fields of rice and bananas, and orchards of lemon, orange, and mango trees can be seen as far as the eye can reach. Wild Ride to the Village. Upon arrival at the railway station » nnmber of rickety carriages will be found in waiting, and, after a bit of good-natured chaffing, a bargain is made with one of the "cocheros" to drive you to the village, about a mile distant. As the frail little conveyance is driven along the roadway, across the bridge, and then, swaying to and fro, over the rough cobblestones of the narrow, crooked streets of the village, you will experience a ride not soon forgotten. Vying in its excitement with a chariot race of medieval times, a contest between the cocheros is soon on in earnest The houses of the village, which are built without a vestige of symmetry or regularity, appear to be toppling over each other as the driver frantically strives to reach the hotel ahead of his rivals. Perhaps he might be contemplating an extra tip for his cleverness if he wins the race, for you will then be able to secure a first choice of rooms; but by what miracle has destruction of the entire outfit been averted will #ver remain a mystery to you. The town is located on a thickly wooded hill between two deep barrancas and surrounded by a number of precipitous gorges, which make it by nature almost inaccessible. Crossing these, however, are several notable bridges. From the Puente del Diablo (Bride of the Devil) an excellent view can be had of one of the g<*ges and the two great springs, Ojos de Guad alupita (Eyes of the Little Guada lope), which have been highly treas ured by the natives for centuries, Quite near are numberless other springs and mountain streams, which have been united and form what known as the municipal water works, So great is the supply of water and jso constant and thorough has been Its distribution that the entiae comma i^ty^ lias been converted into a rich Counting Away Anger Instead of counting 25 when we are angry, the more thorough way would be to understand ourselves and the conditions that moke us angry.--Woman's Home Companion. .* -- Taets Have Their Parpow times of testing will come DO oftener and no more violently than they are needed to make us listen and •bey.--Jandron. ; •• Useful Little Animal < Victim of Ignorance Vbe strew Is a tiny animal which li to be found in many parts of the world, but not In any great numbers anywhere for the reason that It is, like the snafye, greatly misjudged and Is killed on sight by persons who are familiar with the superstitions surrounding It. This diminutive animal devours insects of all kinds and in this respect It Is of great benefit te farmers in particular and mankind In general. In a book published in 1658 it is mentioned that the common shrew "Is a ravening beast . . . It be a ret h a cruel mind, desiring to hurt everything; there is no creature tl)at it loveth. They are fraudulent and take their prey by deceit and a lot more." It was believed that the shrew poisoned cattle. In some English country districts It is still thought that if one passes over the foot of a man or tonches a foot of a beast lameness Is brought on. The cure for this Is a cruel one. A shrew is captured, a hole Is bored Jn an ash tree, and the live animal Is pushed In. TheN entrance of the hole Is sealed. When it Is supposed that the shrew's body is decayed sufficiently, the hole Is opened, a twig Inserted, and if this Is passed over the' lame part the man or beast is supposed to recover. "It Is difficult to believe that such ancient ' superstitions are still observed In some of the distant country districtsj. grove of trees and innumerable gardens. Nature as been most lavish In her gifts" to Cuernavaca. Here time or money coiints for little except the peace,' comfort; and happiness It will bring. Every home, however humble, has Its little patio and a wealth of sunshine and flowers. The domestic life Is ideal. A -very pretty custom obtains on Sunday evenings and festivals, on which occasions the village maidens promenade around the^laza. They usually take the Inside turn, strolling in one direction, while the "novios," or village beaux, take the outside turn, in an opposite direction, and in this manner they face each other at all times. i Where Cortez Resided., The Cortez palace, built IS*Mi, where the patriot Morelos was confined as a prisoner of war, and which is now used as the capitol of the state of Morelos; and the cathedral, built in 1535, whose tower contains a clock from the cathedral of Segovia, bear silent testimony to the noble and quiet manner in which Hernando Cortez spent his life after the conquest He made ©uernavaca his residence and personally managed the vast estates in the vicinity .which had been granted by him by Charles V of Spain. During the second empire Maximilian and his consort, Carlotta, made Cuernavaca the summer capital of their court, and spent the few tranquil and happy days of a stormy career at their country residence, Olindo, in the suburbs of the town. They also paid frequent visits to the Borda gardens. ' These gardens of world-wide fame were laid out by Don Jose de la Borda in 1762 with the Idea of reproducing, on a grander scale, the gardens of Versailles. In order faithfully to. carry out his plans, he sent to" France for landscape gardeners and expended over a million dollars in the work. The natural springs on the estate were transformed into lakelets, cascades, and luxurious baths. Sloping terraces, bowers and trellises of roses, groves of laurel and mango, costly "fountains and vases, casinos and pavilions, formed part of the adornment Birds of goregeous plumage made their nests and sang In the trees that shaded the fern-lined walks. Plants and flowers of the rarest varieties were brought from all parts of the world and arranged with the most artistic skill, and it has been aptly said that even today the place lacks but an -apple tree to convince the visitor that It might have been the original Garden of Eden. Crooked 8treets, Quaint Mope. The Morelos baths, with their gardens of roses and tropical plants, remind the traveler of a bit of Granada. Then there are the gardens of the old bishop's palace, which faithfully typify a courtyard of the Middle ages. Like Boston, the streets ~ of the town appear to have been laid out by the cows. The Calle Naclonai, the principal street, with its quaint shops, offers many attractions to the lover of antiquities. There are also a number of Interesting public buildings, including the palace of the governor, the theater, which also contains the public library--the literary institute, the post and telegraph offices, the barracks, and a number of public schools, hospitals, and charitable institutions. It appears to matter little whether buildings are old or new in Cuernavaca. They have all taken on the mellow coloring of antiquity and harmonize with surrounding nature. About seven miles from Cuernavaca Is the Indian village of Juitepec, where some of their mysterloiis customs are still observed. The place has the appearance of a stage setting and the natives of the village are like the characters in a play. Each year a strange feast is celebrated. How these people have preserved their ancient customs through such long periods of time is unexplained. They seem to be in a world by themselves and cate little about the outside. Arab Flute Players Masters of Melody the flute is the most interesting of all the Arab Instruments and the hardest to play. It consists of a long reed hollowed out, about half an Inch In diameter and from two to three feet long. It has eight stops, but there is no sort of mouthpiece. The sound is produced by the player blowing across the top of the flute at' some particular angle which I have neVer been able to discover, and producing the softest, saddest, deepest note one can possibly Imagine. To the most unmusical, the sound of the long flute must appeal, and when accompanying one of those love ballads of the South It Is enchanting. These flutes are used to accompany all kinds of songs, but chiefly those concerning the exploits of heroes and the love lays which hold such a big place In all Arab melodies. Occasionally it Is used to follow religious chants, but nor always.--R. V. C. Bodley in "Algeria From Within." Food and Exorcise The trouble with most Americans, mq|) and women, but men particularly. Is this: They violate two rules--they eat too much, they exercise too little. Diet is the bane of most lives. To curb the appetite is a difficult commission, because eating is one temptation we have three times every day. The tendency Is to overeat and none of us are exempt from It Outdoor sports .and games are best for the business man. They benefit him nlost because they keep him outdoors and here he breathes good fresh air and breathes deeply while exercising. Any sport is good, such as golf, baseball, rowing.--Charles B. Roth in Physical Culture Magazine. - ^ ^ Flour From Apples Experiments are reported of the manufacture of flour from apples In the Pacific Northwest, and It is felt In some quarters that tills project wilt show considerable development. It requires seven tons of apples to make one ton of flour. A baking company Is now making and selling cookies manufactured from this by-product Shipments have gone as far east as Chicago, and the cookies seem to meet with favor. Because the apple flour contains no gluten, much experimentation was necessary to determine the right percentage of wheat flour to combine with the apple product in or^, defrJik bake properly. SPBim QROVE Miss Estella and Viola Roepke were dinner guests of Miss Lois Esh Saturday evening. The public school closed its successful year with a picnic at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Chester Stevens. Alf present surely spent a pleasant day. A real old fashioned picnic dinner was had of real old fashion cooking tlrith all the Ice cream and cake one could eat •XL A , Prop. Road BoikiiJlr lad Cxcavattag of Every Inscription Estimates Furnished on Bequest High-grade Gravel Delivered at any time--large or small Mr. and Mm. Edd HofflB«n of Wil- 2!dCTS «iven P^mpt attention. m.e.t.t e spent Th ursday here' and. at. phone 204-M w-~ tended the confirmation at St. Peter's church where seventy-three were confirmed by the bishop with twelve priests as assistants. The church was beautifully decorated for the occasion with cut flowers and Teal lillies. Mr. and'Mrs. Robert Nimsg'ern and children of Waukegan were Saturday callers with their brother, Math, and family. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Ox toby were £ntioch and Richmond callers Friday. William James of Antioch was shaking hands here Friday. 1 Mrs. James Foulke was a Chicago, shopper Friday. Mrs. Edith Thompson is spending a few weeks in the city with friends. Miss Lillian Sanborn of Chicago spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Chester Stevens and family; P. G. Hoffman spent from Friday evening until Sunday with his niece, Mrs. Frank McMillan, at Crystal Lake. v" Mrs. Davy returned home Friday after having spent the past week in* the city. Master Edwin Klein spent the weekend with his cousin at Ingleside. Miss Dorothy Rauen of Wilmette is home for a few weeks. & Mrs. John Fay spent from Sat-' urday till Monday with Mr. and Mrs. John Schumacher in the city. She attended the graduating exercises of Miss Genevieve, who was a graduate from business college. Mrs. James Foulke was a Chicago passenger Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Esh and Son of Dundee called Wednesday at the home of Mrs. Bertha Esh; Mrs. James Foulke and two sons, Lawrence and Robert, Mrs. J. C. Farlong, Miss Lois Esh, Charles Sweet and Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Carr attended the McHenry high school service Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Adams opened their place of business Saturday. Mrs. Leon Van Eveory had her father, Ed Masters, of Chicago over Sunday. F. L. Hatch is not so well at this writing and is still confined to his bed. On Thursday Seventy-three members of St. Peter's church were confirmed. The bishop, with twelve priests as helpers, performed the ceremony. The church was beautifully decorated with artificial and cut flowers. McHenry HENBY V, SOMPEL General Teaming Sand, Gravel and Coal for Sale Grading, Graveling and Road JWork Done By Contract , or By Day jphone McHenry 649-R-i 0. Address, Route 3 r ^ McHenry, Dl., Phone 156-W fiesssssifc Kates A. H. SCHAEFER McHENRtf # - - W ILLINOIS HATH CUTTING SH0PPE • ' Exclusive . LADIES' AND CHILDREN** HAIR CUTTING By Appointment Only ^ ^ Ho«rs--8 to 11 a. m.; 1 to 5 p/m. PRIES BJJDG. Phone McHenry 255 08k* Hoars: 11 to 11 a. f^--2 to 4 and 7 fe> 8 pjm. Sundays and Holidays by Appointment DR. J. A. STREET PHYSICIAN AND SURG&f}#*' ; B«. sod Office Phone Wei Bide. i *. McHenry, Ili. ftM--e N*. lN-l Stoffel & [ ' X !"jute dife* P#rger Insurance agents for all classes ef property in the beat companies. WEST McHENRY - ILLINOIS BETTlit, BXTTSK VISION BETTCB SSSVIOE ML ERIY FREUKD •OptMKtrist 1553 Dovon Ave., Chicago Near Clark Street, Phone Hollycourt 2731 Insure-'la Ssre-hartM ----WITH W m.G.Schreinef / Auctioneering OFFICfS AT RESIDENCE Phone 93-R* McHenry, Illioelt .•hW.' WM. M. CARROLt ' v 'Lawyer Office with West McHenry State Every Wednesday rfione 8 McHenry flHwiiS DR. JOSEPH C. 7EBLET ^ ; Dentist * ' McHenry • • t Illinois in McHenry: Fridays 1© a.m.to 8 p.m. ! |8aturdays9 a.m.to 7:30 p.m. - > Sundays by appointment. Artificial teeth made by the Davies process.1 Latest electrical equipment and modern methods. Riverside Drive over Serbian's Grocery and Market C. W. KLONTZ, H. O. 'Physician and Surgeon (Also treating all diseases of the Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat and the Fitting of Glasses) Office Honrs--8 to 9 a. m., 2 to 4 and 7 to 8 p. m. Sundays by Appointment Office nt Residence, Waukegad Road. Phone 181 McHenry, 111. Search Nevar Vila In the mountains of truth yon never climb In vain. Either yon alread; reach a higher point today, or you exercise your strength In order to be able to climb higher tomorrow.--Neltz sctie. Baby's Health • • ' • depehdsiM M ilk f§ Ipfril health, e^edfflfly. during tHe warmer weather, depends upon the quality and the purity of milk he is Jed. Absolute sanitation in our dairy insures' our milk reaching your home in perfect condition. ^ « ' Migi m: r i Phone 660-J-l Ben J. Smith, Prop. '..i-'si Igaitad by Steam That it 1s possible to light a cigarette with steam was demonstrated before the Royal Institution of London. Doctor An^rade produced high-pressure steam/hot enough to set fire to shavings and cigarettes. The scientist expiained that the steam which escapes from a teakettle is not, strictly speaking, real steam. By the time It emerges It has condensed Into tiny drops of liquid and has ceased to be steam in the true sense. Real water steam Uf an Invisible gas. MafpU and TdaphMW Telephone service between Melbourne and Albury, Australia, suddenly stopped recently and It was found that a magpie riras the cause of 'thfe trouble. The bird had built a nest on the top of a pole, and being Intent onmaking it durable and solid, snipped off several pieces of wire which bad been left on the ground by repair men. One of the pieces was in contact with two of the wires of the line, causing a sboct circuit. Uncle Eben "Facts Is what counts," said Uncle Eben. "Yon kin tell de time o' day les as well by a dollar clock as yon kin by a diamond-studded wrist watch."--Washington Star. The Rarest Gift Humor cannot be acquired, but ft may be capitalized. The way to be fnnny is not to try to be.--Woman's Some Companion. .... u,. Bridge Night Edward was tying to persnade' his mother to permit hjm to go coasting. She stood firmly on her first decision. "Well, suppose I'll have to wait until Wednesday," said the lad. "Why do you expect to go Wednesday?" asked his mother. "Because that Is bridge night and dad and I always go on a lark while you're bridging," replied the l|id triumphantly. *** ' - 700,000 D n D 'MB A NEW SIX AT A PRICE WITHIN THE REACH OF MJLUONS Aaimal Life There are approximately q>ecies Of animal life. Useless Worry The man who brings forward tomorrow's anticipated troubles and carries over yesterday's regrets so overloads today's duties that be Is ajready sick at heart when the sun rises.--Sir i)i On Saturday*, Buick will present the new Marquett# wg-designed by Buick engineers and built in Buick ^factories. Marketed as an additional member a# '•>;-,.|fhe Buick family, it will in no way affect Buick itselfcT v V$uick will continue to express the policies that, ^hfiade it the leader of the fine car field for the past fjuarter-centufy. • In the smart, comfortably , ^ ^>odies of the Marquette you will recognize the •• hand of Fisher design. In its balance and poise you Will see experienced engineering. An# in performance--that final standard by which qtl ' cars are judged--you will find the Marquette leading its price class by an impressive margin. Be an hand when this eventful new car is shown Saturday* See what a remarkable new automobile Buick hat produced at a price within the reach of millions. ; »UICK MOTOR COMPANY, FLINT, MICHI6A||^ Divition of General 'Motors Canadian Factories Corporation Builrteri ef * ^ r ^ Ottawa, Oet. Iwkfc and MarpvoW Metsr rl OVERTON & CO WEN - ?£;. .-.Mi , -v - -Vi •• • - : 1L S8S" "rSC. f -f :* r7"j&~