The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1884-07-23

sour river, for miles. 1t is the widest
river I ever saw and very muddy. The
scenery on either side is fine. We cross
ed the Usage, which is larger than the
Delaware, and any amount of smaller
ones. The train stopped at Jefferson
City for dinner, but as we had square
meal" at St. Louis, we lunched in the car,
and spent that twenty minutes strolling
around the station, which is right on the
river bank. Missouri is rich in wild flow
ers, and in my estimation, is the finest
State after Pennsylvania.
Last night Sunday, at 1880, arrived at
Kansas City. AS we did not leave until
10 O'Clock, we took the advice of a gentle
man on tho train and took a street car
ride around the city. Kansas City is ono
that you could not say is like all other
cities. Tho train comes in along the
river, and down there, there is little room
for anything else but the station, but up
a perpendicular bluff about 100 feet high,
you can see some yestige of q city. A
street is cut through the bluff up to the
city but it is about as much as pair of
mules can do to pull the car up. We sup
posed we should soon reach the top, but
such was not the case, as it was an con-
tinuous going up. The street cars go a
certain distance, and then turn and go
back. When we came to the lend of the
destination" we got out and walked on
Main street, several squares; but we still
walked up hill, and when we turned back
there was still hill ahead, SO how far up
Kansas City extends, is one of the things
not known to US. We do know, however,
that although we were pretty well over
the city VIC didn't see square on the
level. We saw some handsome residences
higher up on the hill; but We feared they
might be like the fairy castle; SO didn't
attempt to reach them. On returning to
our sleeper, we still had an hour before
the train left.
This morning friday, We awoke in
the eastern part of Kansas. Topeka made
my sixth Capital. had expected to find
to-day the most tiresome, being the fourth
of my journey, and nothing to look at but
the prairies of Kansas; but quite the re-
verse has been true, and have enjoyed
1T so much, haven't even taken time to
write. The Arkansas river has been in
sight most of the day. This is as fat as
it were possible for anything to be. 1t is
no wonder they have floods out here, for
many of the rivers look as il a cup of
water would cause them to overflow. 1t
is easy to be seen that farming out here is
not as it is with us, and everything looks
very fine. The corn especially, is far bet
ter than any we have seen. Altogether
the prairie looks beautiful. Some times
you can look from horizon to horizon,
without seeing knoll, then again small
hills are seen in the distance. Just now,
there arc low hills along the river, in
which dug outs are numerous; but We
haven't seen the smallest shrub for miles.
Cow boys, cattle, horses, sheep, tents,
emigrant wagons, ETC., are here and there
dotted along the river. The Kansas towns
are very funny. Small one story frame
houses, with no cellars, built with no
regularity or system, whatever. 1t is no
wonder a stronge wind blows them away;
for safety I'd prefer dug out or an adobe.
AT Dodge City, we went to view what
is said to be the worst city on the line.
A calvary regiment were about leaving
the city, which was making considerable
stir. Just outside the city was the ring
aud other preparations for the coming
bull fight. It seems the Mayor of the
city, who was himself once cow boy, has
made q challenge to fight the crossest bull
they can bring in from the plain, on the
4th of July. Consequently they have six
bulls in the city, going through special
preparation for the occasion. Fine sport
for civilized country.
At Coolidge, which is near the line be-
tween Kansas and Colorado, we all got off
to supper, and at $3.50 we reached La
Junta. We were delayed about an hour;
we spent the time promenading up and
down the platform At A. M. WAS
awakened by the attaching of an engine
to the rear car, to prevent us from sliding
back in going over the Ration mountains.
AS could see little, / did very little
more sleeping and at A. M. arose.
After we were over the mountain we
passed into beautiful green valley, as
pretty as a park and surrounded on three
sides with snow capped mountains. Three
times | saw the sun rise and each time it
was grand sight. Att wo passed over
another mountain and down into Cherry
Valley, which Is just below Fort Union.
That in some places is almost cannon
like, but in others highly cultivated. The
farm houses or ranches, are quite beauti-
full. The best have seen since | left
Bucks county.
The Mexican towns are something en-
tirely new, and the most terrible cyclone
could do no damage there. They look to
be built about four feet above ground
(but heights are deceptive here), of adobe
(mud.) They have one street, and one
"oaken bucket" supplies the town with
water. ASA. NJ. Sunday, we reached
Watrous as fresh as themorning we started
could easily have gone on several days
longer. Uncle r. was waiting for us with
coach and four, and at 0 o'clock We
reached Fort Union, where We were
greeted most heartily.
With pleasant weather, society, scenery
and accommodations, our journey was al
we could desire, and l sincerely wish thai
you all may be as we'll and happy as am
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