, 1883-08-18
Worth Visiting,

Worth Visiting,
1t was all very well for the people
of former centuries to say, "See
Venice and die" but ut that time
there was no knowledge of Spokane
Falls, or they would have advised the
public to put off the exercise of dy-
ing until after viewing that beauti-
full sample of natures scenery. In
its primitive state Spokane Falls
and the adjacent surroundings were
well worth travelling thousands of
miles to sec, and study, and wonder
at, but since the hands of men have
planted on the shores Of the river
city that has many points of attrac-
tiveness, additional charms have
been added to the spot. Annually
tens OF thousands of people undergo
the dangers and vicissitudes Of long
journeys to look upon ancient ruins,
old and dilapidated cities, moss
grown and venerable countries, and
go into raptures over things so old
fashioned that they are musty.
Now II these parties would lay aside
some OF the shams and superficial
fashions Of the world, and come out
into the new, and fresh, and primi-
tive territories, and spend the sum-
mer-at One-half the expense and
none of the rush and worry attend
ing travel in Over-pOpulated cOun-.
tries-On the beautiful lakes and riv-
ers therein. abounding, they would
-retuI4Sto their several homes re-
freshed and healthy, with a know
ledge of having studied nature and
been impressed with the handiwork
OF natures God in their own free
country, where the most stupendous
of His works exist. Let them take
the Northern Pacific road and stop
off at the Falls. Here they may live
throughout the summer in an at
moSphere redolent with the balsam of
health, and from this point reach
without inconvenience some Of the
most conspicuously picturesquescen-
cry on Gods green fOotstoOl. Spo-
kane river possesses destinations
for the traveller for miles up and
down its course. Near by is Medical
Lake, a gem in valuable setting.
As u health resort it cannOu be sur
passed, and to the healthy and ro-
bust who are not compelled to depend
upon the virtues of mineral waters to
bring the tingc Of health to their
cheeks and vigor to their muscles, it
has many points to admire. But a
short distance away Is Lake CGur
PAlene, IA sheet Of water that rivals
the famous Tahoe Of California and
would put to shame the wOrld-re-
nOwned Lake Of Como. There are,
scores Of other places Of interest to
visit, all Of them easily accessible.
Besides possessing abundant charms
for the ladies, Eastern Washington
can be safely said to be the paradise
for pleaSure-seeking men. The Wa
ters abound with trout, the gamiest
fish that takes a hook, while the
woods and mountains are alive with
small and large game. Bear, elk,
deer, grouse, and other speCiesi of
game can be found everywhere. The
sites for camps blend beauty with
utility, and if happiness can be eX-
tracted from n few months life in
the woods, there is no spot in the
round, round world that extends
such opportunities for gathering in
the same as does this exact locality.
Oh, ye ledger-backed. businessman
rassed, finance worried denizens of
the cOunting-hOuse, the factory, the
business marts of the great cities,
come out to Spokane Falls in early
summer, drink Of the life-giving air,
experience the refreshing sensation
Of re-invigoration, have your sense
Of perception aroused by the unri-
vailed panorama Of scenic beauty, feel
your blood bounce through your
veins like quicksilver, feast your
eyes on primeval and modern lowell
ness, and for once in your existence
experience feeling akin to happi-
ness and content. We feel that the
opening Of the Northern Pacific road
will not only he the means Of lend
ing rapid additional population to
the northwest, but will be n route
over which will swarm yearly hOrdes
of sightseeing tourists. And this
latter class Of travel, having heard
of our falls and the attractiveness of
the surroundings, will never fail to
stop off, and when once here we have
no fears but that they will
linger long, and often in after years
repeat their visit, spreading abroad
the fame of the country and thereby
unconsciously adding to the favor
and reputation OF the place. These
things must and will be. There is
nothing here in the shape of view
to be ashamed Of, and everything to
awaken local pride. The searching
eye of the world is courted, and the
greater the number that come the
better we all will like 1t.