Shiner Gazette (Shiner, Tex.), Vol. 25, No. 40, Ed. 1 Thursday, June 27, 1918 Page: 2 of 10
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SHINER GAZETTE, SHINER, TEXAS
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One of the Older Streets of Lima.
OMPARATIVELY few foreign-
M ' ers see interior regions of Peru
A today ’ hut a majority of those
who voyage up and down the
Pacific pay brief visits to Lima, the
City of the Kings. It is located in an
undulating valley which extends in-
land from the ocean for 50 miles or
more to the foothills of the Andes, al-
though numerous mountain spurs rise
here and there about the valley, two
of which, San Cristobal and San Jeron-
imo, dominate the city of Lima.
Through this valley the River Rimac
winds its way to the sea at Callao,
starting from rivulets at least 17,000
feet high amid the eternal snows of
the mountains. Nearly four centuries
have passed since Pizarro laid the
foundation stones of the cathedral on
a central plaza known today as Plaza
Mayor. Around and in the vicinity of
this level area the new capital began
to grow. Pizarro’s idea, according to
historians, was to found a capital more
easily accessible than the cities con-
structed by the Incas and their pre-
decessors, who builded far inland and
in localities difficult to reach.
The Rimac flows directly through
Lima, the larger city development be-
ing on the southern side of the stream,
writes William A. Reid in the Bulletin
of the Pan-American Union. The lat-
ter is spanned by several bridges over
which passes a constant traffic. Lima,
with its 200,000 population today, has
been a long time growing to present
proportions. In shape the city was
originally more or less that of a giant
triangle, the hypotenuse of which was
formed by the Rimac. Pizarro be-
stowed the name of City of the Kings
upon the place as a token of honor on
behalf of his royal benefactors; but
gradually the native title seems to
have become more and more popular.
The name Lima is derived from that
of the river, the legendary word Rimac
meaning “one who speaks.”
Historical Plaza Mayor.
If you go sightseeing in Lima the
start should be made from the Plaza
Mayor, a section of the city from
which every kind of activity radiates
today as in the past. This popular
meeting ground comprises several
acres, and so historical if not hallowed
is every foot of space that one is lost
in meditation in endeavoring to picture
the countless epoch-making scenes
that have transpired there. On one
side of this plaza stands the massive
cathedral with its twin towers, the
foundation stones of which Pizarro
himself is credited with laying. Near by
is the site of the house in which the
conqueror breathed his last as the as-
sassin struck the death blow. Within
the cathedral today the mummy of
Pizarro lies, a shriveled but well-pre-
served figure, the sight of which causes
silent reverence, whatever may have
been the character of the man or the
•causes he espoused.
Occupying the entire north side of
this Plaza Mayor is the historical pal-
ace, a massive but typically low struc-
ture with various courts, halls, and
many rooms, which formerly housed
the viceroys and their official families.
Today this edifice is used for govern-
ment purposes. With its uniformed
sentinels always on duty it bears a
military aspect, the daily guard mount
being especially interesting to the
stranger. The other sides of the Plaza
Mayor are occupied today by the city
hall and by business edifices, the lower
floors of which serve as shops, restau-
rants, etc., while the upper stories are
utilized by clubs or as private apart-
ments.
The Plaza Mayor is one of Lima’s
most animated sights day and night.
From here the electric cars radiate to
every part of the city; here one finds
carriages and motor cars for pleasure
or- for business; amid the beautiful
flowers and foliage those who have lei-
sure sit and read the news of the day
or listen to the music of the bands
which often enliven the evenings; the
cathedral and the post office near by
■draw the citizens by thousands, and
all are passing and repassing over a
plaza so ancient and yet so modern; it
is also the site from which the proc-
lamation of Peruvian independence
was read to the throng on July 2S, 1821,
the anniversary of which is celebrated
each year.
A short distance away standing on
another attractive plaza know as Boli-
var, we find the two buildings which
house the Peruvian congress. Espe-
cially historic is the senate chamber
within the ancient Inquisition building.
Famous Torre-Tagie Mansion.
A majority of the older residences
of Lima are the typical one-story struc-
tures, and usually a court is one of
the leading features. Opening on this
court are the various living, sleeping,)
and other apartments; while the court
itself is adorned with growing plants,
flowers, and often a small tree or two.
Birds, parrots, and other pets are also
numerous. Barred windows and bal-
conies are always in evidence.
Many Lima homes of the better
classes are two-story structures, and
in such cases the balcony overhanging
the street offers the family a fine point
from which to view the life of the
street when tired of the courtyard and
its seclusion. One of the finest types
of this home is the famous Torre-Tagle
mansion. Almost a fortress in appear-
ance as one enters the great stone wall
leading from the street, but when with-
in the courtyards (there are several),
the outer doors closed, a veritable and
secluded palace presents itself with
enough luxurious surroundings to make
even a king envious. It was built in
the days of the viceroys and nothing
seems to have been forgotten as re-
gards comfort and convenience of those
early times, even to the private chapel
opening tj>n one of the courts. The
carved mahogany balconies overlook-
ing the street are also works of art
and patient toil.
Peru’s capital is the home of a na-
tional museum, one of the world’s most
interesting institutions of this nature.
It shares with that of Cairo in dis-
playing to modern peoples various in-
cidents of life and activity of by-gone
races.
Many Pleasure Resorts.
The resorts and pleasure parks of
the capital are numerous, and there
are modern electric lines for reaching
them from the heart of the city. Clior-
rillos, Barranco, Mirafiores, La Punta,
etc., offer those who love the sea fine
opportunities for boating or bathing;
and, indeed, a large number of people
maintain their permanent homes on
or near the Bay of Chorrillos, famous
for its regattas and other aquatic
sports. On the other hand, when the
fogs and mist of winter overhang the
coastal region many citizens of the cap-
ital find the sunny climate of Chosica
especially appealing; the latter resort
lies some 80 miles inland in the An-
dean foothills and directly on the
Oroya railroad.
In 1S70 an exposition was held in
Lima, and naturally a number of new
buildings were constructed in order to
provide for exhibits and throngs of
people. The name of Exposition park
seems to have become definitely fixed
upon this suburb, and today we find
that many of the people of wealth and
influence have established their homes
in that part of Lima. The park itself
covers about 30 acres, and is laid out
in beautiful walks, artificial lakes,
grottoes, flower gardens, and other at-
tractive features. Within the park is
also located one of the finest restau-
rants in the whole city, and it is here
in season that many of the exclusive
society folk spend the evenings, sur-
rounded by tropical plants and flowers
and charmed by the beautiful strains
of the orchestral music, a feature of
Lima life.
In front of this park the most beau-
tiful avenue of the capital, known as
Paseo Colon, has been constructed. It
is nearly a mile long, is 150 feet wide,
one end of which terminates at the
new circle or Plaza Bolognesi. On
either side of this avenue many costly
residences have been built, along the
middle avenue from end to end ex-
tends a border of flowers, and at in-
tervals stand monuments representing
the heroes of Peruvian history. A
number of arches are studded with
electric bulbs, which render the whole
avenue especially attractive at night.
In Fond Remembrance.
“His last words were of you.”
The prodigal son-in-law tried to feel
as solemn as he looked.
“Might I inquire what they were?”
“You might. He said if he could
get one good biff at you he would die
happy.”
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have ever tried.
'} drew his first cartoon, “Christendom
j n After Twenty Centuries.” He investi-
$f||pk J' I Sated the horrors in Belgium personal-
ipm 'Ss '&jr | ly. Since then his chief thought has
tlllfllPlk ' i been of the war and how best to aid
| the cause of the allies.
J§| Ik | From the outset his works re-
'ullfk I sealed something more than the
Tplm • 1 humorous or ironical power of the car-
mmmL PPll^SL, _ J icaturist; they showed that behind the
mere pictorial comment on the war
was a man who thought and wrought with a deep and uncompromising con-
viction as to right and wrong. The leading newspapers, first of Holland, then
of the continent and England, reproduced his sketches. Quick to recognize
the significance of his work, the German authorities did all in their power to
suppress it, and, failing in this, used every form of intrigue at hand to silence
him. They charged him with endangering Dutch neutrality; they put a price
on his head, and he was continually threatened with the vengeance of the
central powers.
There is no mistaking Raemakers. No matter what its form, he loathes
“kultur,” and against the dark background of evil he causes to stand out the
nobility, endurance and sublimity of the objects of “kultur’s” persecution, the
sacredness of the allied cause.
Libby, McNeill & Libby, Chicago
Why
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URGES VALUE OF SPANISH
Former Gov. Benton McMillin of
Tennessee, now minister to Peru, who
is in the United States for a brief stay,
believes that Spanish is the most im-
portant foreign language in use and
that it ought to be taught in qll the
higher grades of the .public schools
and universities.
“Spanish is the most universally
used language,” said Minister McMillin.
“Every one of the 20 republics of South
and Central America speak pure Span-
ish except Brazil, and there it is most-
ly Portuguese. There is the utmost
cordiality existing between the South
American republics and the United
States, and the trade opportunities of-
fered American manufacturers and ex-
porters are tremendous.
“Afto- the war we will have the
greatest chance of any nation to mo-
nopolize practically all the trade with
The relations between
The fact that a business organ®
ization has grown steadily for
forty years proves that it has
kept continually meeting a vital
business demand.
It must have kept “fit” or it could
not have stood the strain of ever-
shifting conditions.
Swift & Company has been trained
in the school of experience.
Every day of its forty years of
service has solved some new problem
of value to its customers.
Si*uth America.
?'eru and the United States are not ——
merely conventional. They are exceedingly warm. The people of Peru have
the warmest sort of regard for our people, and there is every desire on their
part to extend the trade relations in every way with this country. Our manu-
facturers are giving a little more attention to South American business, but
there is still room for much improvement. There is need for more considera-
tion of the South Americans in finance and in the shipment and packing of
goods.
“Peru is growing rich since the war began. The balance of trade is largely
in her favor. The restrictions on imports have made it necessary to sell largely
at home, but Peru today is exporting many times the amount of goods that she
did before the war.”
Every year has proved its ability to
learn by experience, and to use this
knowledge for the benefit of those
with whom it deals.
WON FIRST AMERICAN DECORATION
a First Lieut. John Newport Greene
| is ou the records as the first man to
I receive the new American decoration
His'home is irTStaunton, Va~anfi
his parents are of English birth. Ad-
M miral Reynolds of the British navy was
^ ^ one of his great-great-grandfathers.
France and served six months with
the Norton-Harjes field ambulance
i i service. In September he was commis-
j sioned second lieutenant in the field
lib' ' j artillery, U. S. R. After six days’
msm? '' Iv j training in an artillery school he went
Wjj^.4 '' *st|l^*B**& j to the front.
j In December he wrns one of 47
j / me!a General Pershing recommended
ifL for promotion and received his first
lieutenancy. On March 1, while he was
Li on duty in a dugout near Toul, he was
struck by a hand grenade on the leg
illlliW i and was called upon by one of the
1 enemy to surrender, but he shot the
German with his pistol and drove off a number of others In the hostile attack-
ing party. For this brave conduct he received the French Croix de Guerre and
tli?1 American Military Cross.
Swift & Company, U. S. A,
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aviator trained in America to reach
the coveted position of “ace.” He
brought down his fifth German air-
plane in a fight back of the American
lines, and since then has added others
Campbell never trained with any
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Habermacher, J. C. & Lane, Ella E. Shiner Gazette (Shiner, Tex.), Vol. 25, No. 40, Ed. 1 Thursday, June 27, 1918, newspaper, June 27, 1918; Shiner, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1142319/m1/2/?q=music: accessed July 18, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Shiner Public Library.