Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-08-25
TRULY TIMELY,
FOR THE SEASON Is JUST RIGHT FOR SUCH
rI;II' A. OUILINED--NEEI INTERESTING
DETAILS OF sErTEMBEE'S GRAND
SERIES OF EXCURSIONS.

FOR THE SEASON Is JUST RIGHT FOR SUCH A
Tl;Il' AS OUTLINED--VEEI INTERESTING
DETAILS OF sErTEMBEE'S GRAND
SERIES OF EXCURSIONS.
The grand excursions eastward an
uounccd for september by the Baltimore
and Ohio are attracting widespread attcn-
ton, and it is not strange that such should
lie the ease, As no more attractive trip has
been offered for years. In the way OF
rates the programme is particularly en-
;icing, as it is very rarely indeed now-a-
days that reduction on tickets Is con-
scented To-, down To- SO low figure "a hall
fare, or one regular fare for the round
trip, thus taking in the enormous terri
tory covered by the b. u .. system, oil
which Chicago, Columbus, st. Louis
louisville, Cincinnati and PittSburg arc
important centres. Every preparation Is
being made in the matter of cars, dining
accommodations and the like, and the cx-
cursions will be remarkable for complete
and thorough facilities to insure absence
of crowding aud the perfect comfort oil
all. Magnificent new parlor and sleeping
cars will be run through without change,
elegant dining cars provided and new
day coaches in abundance. From Balti-
more aud Washington extensive facilities
will be offered for the continuous ENJOY
nent Of the cxcursionists. Two lines OF
steamers will be run from Washington 10
Old Point Comfort, Fortress Monroe ana
Norfolk. with the fare not exceeding one
dollar and a-half for the round trip. The
famous BAY Line of steamers from Balu-
more to the points named will afford ample
accommodations on superb vessels lighted
with electricity. From Baltimore or
Washington it is only Il little over two
hours ride to Harpcr's Ferry, the most
noted spot perhaps among all the historic
centres OH the Potomac. The lovely river
is followed n greater portion of the dis
lance, and at the Ferry one stands AT the
intersection of three StatcS-Virginia,
West Virginia and Maryland-all rcplete
with memorable rccOllectionS. John
Browns old fort still stands, 50 do the
ruins OF the old arsenal, Jefferson Rock,
etc, etc. The round trip costs but dol
lar aud shalt, and the money we'll spent.
Another inexpensive trip, and most de-
Iightful one, too, is that from W ashlnSton
down the Potomac, skirted by historic
shores, to Mount Vernon. From Baltl-
more and Washington special fast cXcur-
sion trains will be run to the wonderful
Luray Caverns Of Virginia, unquestiona-
bly, greatly superior to any other known
subterrancan chambcr. The fare,
three fifty for tho round trip, includ-
ing admission to the caverns. In addi-
ton, 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 command
ed at practically nominal figures.
The preparations for the grand Oriole
festival in Baltimore are being pushed
forward with great energy and upon
hitherto unprecedented scale. The mystic
pageant OH the night of September 18th
will itself be worth a journey of thou
sand miles or more to witness. Nothing
approaching it in extent and grandeur
was ever before attempted in the world.
All three of the carnival nights will be
strikingly brillisnt, as the programme Is
replete with novel features.