Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-08-25
Truly Timely.

VERY INTERESTING DETAILS OF
SEPTEMBER GRAND SERIES OF
EXCURSIONS.
The grand excursions east ward an,
nounced for September by the Bal
timore and Ohio are attracting
widespread attent ion, and it is rot
strange that such should be the case,
as no more attractive trip has been
offered for years. La the way of
the programme is particularly entic
ing, as it is very rarely inded now
adays that a reduction on tickets is
consented to, down to SO low a figure
as half fare, or one regular fare
for the round trip, thus taking in
the enormous territory covered by
b. q o. system, of which Chicago,
Columbus, st. Louis, Louisville,
Cincinnati and Pittsburg are imp0r-
tant centres. Every preparation Is
being made in the matter OF cars,
dining accommod ations and the ike,
and the excursions will be remark
able for complete and thorough fac
ilities to instre absence Of croWding
and the perfect comfort Of all.
Magnificent new parlor and sleeping
cars will be run through without
change, elegant dining cars provided
and new day coaches in abundance.
From Baltimore and Washington
extensive facilities will be offered
for tie continuous enjoyment of the
excursionists. Two lines of steamers
will be on from Washington to Old
Point Comfort, Fortress Monroe
and Norfolk, with the fare not ex-
ceeding one dollar and a half for the
round trip. The famous Bay Line
of steamers from Baltimore to the
points named will afford ample ac-
commodation on superb vessels
lighted with electricity. The noted
Haygiea Hotel at Old Point is of
immense dimensions, and of the
largest seaIshore or watering place
houses in fact in the country. 1t is
a glorious trip down the beautiful
Chesapeae Bay to the Atlantic
Ocean. Old Point never looked
mere attractive than now, and its
bathing shore is sight to look upon
when filled, as it is every day, with
hundred Of merry bathers tumbling
about in the surf. Fortress Monroe
is but few steps from the hotel and
open to tourists, as are all the many
places of great historic interest with
in easy reach on the Peninsula, SO
celebrated in the annals of the war:
The Soldiers Home, Hampton
School, Hampton Church and too
many other points to mention, while
brief steamboat ride lands the
tourist in Norfolk, Portsmouth
and other Virginia centres of inter
est. Making the trip from either
Washington or Baltimore one night,
and back the next, the eXcursionist
has the whole day at the sea'shore.
From Baltimore or Washington it is
only little over two hours ride to
Harper's Ferry, the most noted spot
perhaps among all the historic cen
tres on the Potomac. The lovely
river is followed greater portion of
the distance, and at the Ferry one
stands at the intersection Of three
States-Virginia, West Virginia and
Msryland-all replete with memora-
BILE recollections. John Browns old
fort still stands, so do the ruins of
the old arsenal, Jefferson Rock, etc,
etc. The round trip, costs but
about dollar and a-half, and the
money is well spent. Another mex,
pensive trip, and a most delightful
one, toe, is that from Washington
down the Potomac, skirted by his
toric shores, to Mount Vernon.
From Baltimore and Washington
special fast excursion trains will be
run to the wonderful Luray Caverns
OF Virginin, unquestionably greatly
superior TO any other known subter
ranean chamber. The fare, three
fifty for the round trip, including
admission to the caverns. In addt,
ION, there will be short steamboat
trips down the Chesapeake Bay. with
as low a rate as fifty cents for the
round trip, and in fact no end of
pleasure to be commanded at prac-
tically nominal figures. From Bal
Il.