The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1879-08-15

CAnHEIA Twr.. August. $50.

CAMBRIA TWP, August, 1879.
MR.. EDIToE-With your permission win fur
nish few ink drops from the valley OF the north
branch Of the COnemaugh in relation to recent
pleasant trip enjoyed for the most part in your
company. Having got on the K. * Z. r.. K. train
at Bradley's Cut on the occasion referred 20 ad-
wise all who want to do likewise to stand at the
switch in full view Of the engineer, so that he
will save them the trouble and fatigue Of running
after the train, had to do Bradley is called
a.hag station, but have never yet succeeded in
finding flag or station at that point. However
the Find-hearted conductor told me in his pleasant
way TO make myself visible hereafter and that
remark led me 20 think how many there are in
the world who are too backward to come forward
until II is too late to secure the prize they are
seeking or gain the object they are after.
But started out to say something about our
due time and rom there ..branched'' off TO HoI-
lidaysburg which Is not the place it thirty
change is wrItsen on eveTythinE once there. 7
was not long in finding The doctors l was seeking.
and gentlemen of the right stamp found them
to be. They understand physiology to perfection,
and could tell what ais me as well as 1 can my
self. Thanks to them for their kindness.
BY the way, the rolling mill that place be-
longs, was told to the g. l. Co. Of Johnstown,
and the employees say they have great reason TO
While in Honidaysburg I CHANGED to meet the
only two men / know there. one of these is Col.
Wm. X. Piper, who was all smiles and wonder 10
see old Devil so tar from home.
On the west OF left hand side of the road coming
from Hollidaysburg to Altoona. well as along
the eastern slope Of the AIleghenies. which seem
TO frown down upon the valley below one may
look from the window and get n glorious view
Of some Of the most gniaccnt scenery mortal eye
ever rested unon As / pazed my mind reverted
to my youthful days on the Atlantic snore, where
anoccasonal opportunity was afforded for viewing
the wreck OF noble ship with hull turned upsi ie
down and the entire work of art totally destroyed
Yet there is no work OF art n all 10 be compared
TO the works OF nature. No sir u the huls OF the
Great Eastern and the Great Western were put
together they would be naught in comparison
with natures handiwork. IL had the eloquence
of DemOsthenes OF the ability OF the greatest of
The beanties Of his wonderful scene And how
II Ninw IL ~fln - ID
the neighborhood of the 'HOrse Shoe Bend. ~
where there is enough TO command the attention
OF the wisest gcolOgist and excite the wonder and
admiration of the ablest engineer 1t rs mystery
indeed how the different stratas Of rocks have
eruption awav back in the great unknown And,
oh what a mighty work Of engineering art Is the
highest mountains skirts the widest and deepest
chasns. and towers far above the tdllest OF trees
And how plain 20 be seen Is the heavy grade on
the west side Of the Horse Shoe Bend, where u Is
almost 90 feet to the mile. ct It Is not All
-!J,rf- =. ~, ,--a--I,i--oJ rho r,ifroad euuluauy
enough 70 De Worshl lPps'ii- " ~ - - =. 1,. -
has spared neither trouble nor expense 10 Deautly
the surroundings AZ this point. Inside the noe
large lcYel plateau mas oeeh lai,4 Ou' az
Of the most skillful florists have been eXercl sing
their tastes and talents IN arranging elegant now
er beds on the ground made ana desighed loI @ tiie
purpose. while TO complete the attractive picture
handsome Swiss cottage or watch box. with heavy
fiat stones laid few feet apart on me Tuslc Iool
and all formed in accordance with strict mensufa-
tion, occupies position in the centre OF the me
Then comes the tunnel near the summit of the
mountain, which deserves to be ranked among
the great wonders OF the world, DuJ OF i Nilch II
is needless for to speak, much having al
ready been written about it.
The account Of our pleasant soJouTn ana KIND
treatment at the MOuntain House, Cressou, as FUR
nished by me to the Utica (N5I } Byych, has been
translated Tor your columns. ana Is herewith suo-
Initted for your kindly consideration
Thanking the train men on the Branch road for
their kindness in leaving me of so near home on
Yours, &c. DEv1 ABEEARTHE.
Translated from the BTcH Welsh uel-spapcr pub
Hsted NJ Utica. \. Y.
He (the editor OF the
FEEENAN) told me that we would have to wait at
Cresson for six hours and that he would Introduce
mer resort j Correspondent Of the DTsciG This
he did, and I was very warmly welcomed They
told me, nvthng you don't see ask for-it VIII
be at your service: and any time you come here
make yourself at home and welcome Neither
anything intoxicating. The management OF the
Mountain House consist of Col. +. j. Unger. pro
prietOr, m. II. MaUgcr, chief clerk, A f. Lyon,
steward. and :. J, humphreys, printer ana utillty
man. il be said with truth that all from the
highest to the lowest very kind and courteous
while nowhere can bc tOuGd more ample provision
for the nourisbment, entertainment and anu Sc
ment OF both body and mind. AMER supper an cN-
celient orchestra band discoursed sweet music. and
delighted indeed was 1 to see the youth Of both
sexes promenade the many inviting paths leading
to beautiful sylvan retreats where the retulgent
moon is devoutiy worshipped-no, no, hut where
romantic lovers worship each other by the pale
light Of the sweet silver moon a
word more about the Mountain House and its de-
lightful surroundings There are Two ten-pin a !.
leysand what we ca u in Welsh 'ligln-dln gethin'
the premises. ] not the least sign OF intoX-
lea tfOn in or about the house did hear sin
gle unbee0ming word spoken. The place is light
ed by gas inside and out. and the dining room is
cOmm0dtOus enough TO seat three hundred guests
at one time. There are also many hne cottages
on the grounds for the accommodation OF families
who wish TO enjoy the comforts and maintain the
privacy Of home life.
DEwI ABERAR RTHE.