. A glimpse of old Mexico; being the observations and reflections of a tenderfoot editor while on a journey in the land of Montezuma . Leaving the Mine, Homeward Bound. ing to be in San Francisco, he heard that I was in Mexico and de-cided that it would be the proper thing to pay me a social call—a trifling trip of only 1500 miles. He worked his way from Ma-zatlan to the California Mine, through the roughest country onearth, without knowing a single word of Spanish, which I con-sider somethinp- of a feat. He is full of enthusiasm for this coun- 102 A GLIMPSE OF OLD MEXICO try, as far as he has
. A glimpse of old Mexico; being the observations and reflections of a tenderfoot editor while on a journey in the land of Montezuma . Leaving the Mine, Homeward Bound. ing to be in San Francisco, he heard that I was in Mexico and de-cided that it would be the proper thing to pay me a social call—a trifling trip of only 1500 miles. He worked his way from Ma-zatlan to the California Mine, through the roughest country onearth, without knowing a single word of Spanish, which I con-sider somethinp- of a feat. He is full of enthusiasm for this coun- 102 A GLIMPSE OF OLD MEXICO try, as far as he has seen it, and has a mind to settle here if he canfind a suitable base of operation, which ought not to be difficultm a young man of his energy and talents. He and Superinten-dent Tompkins will take the long ride with me to Mazatlan, so thejourney will not be a lonesome one. California Mine, State of Durango, Mexico, April 23, 1901. E L E \ E N T H LETTER. T the interesting- hour of 2 oclockin the morning of yesterday wearrived here, after a man-kiUingride of four days. We tried anew and unfrequented trail toget out of the mountains, withthe usual results, and paid thecorresponding penalty in fatigueand overwork. Not only that,wild hogs wrecked our grub boxthe first night out and we had to live ofif the country as best wemight. But the virtue of hospitality is one that never fails inMexico, and no matter how tough looking you may be, food andshelter are never refused. Nay, they are furnished cheerfully, andwhen you depart the host bids you make yourself at home if youpass that way again. It isnt exactly Palace Hotel accommoda-tion that you receive, but they give you the best they have, andwhat can man do more ? As often as not, any form of compensa-tion is declined. And it never seems to give the women theshghtest trouble to do a lot of extra work for strangers. They area hard working, good-natured and fair looking lot, these womenof Me
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