Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-09-11


| ing the cold slabs with bar of iron,
sweet tones rose on the air. But
the most inspiring notes were pro-
duced when he struck the church
chimes. 1t seemed as though Ober-
on, the Fairy King, had left his pal
ace near by, and with Titana his
Queen, and a retinue of fairies were
dancing and singing in the under
ground world. How solemn and
sweet Shut your eyes, and the
minstrelsy of Heaven seem to be
playing for you. And then it is so
aggravating to open your eyes, after
the soft, etstrains have died away,
and find that you are again in the
realms Of this miserable old world.
We fain would have fingered in this
delightful place, but our guides led
us away. .sDiana's Bath is a cool
pool ofwater, and even Helen of Troy
or Venus would not have hesitated
to sport in its limpid waves. The
Ladies Riding Whip" and the break
fast SHAWL both resemble these ar
ticles very closely. Then there is
1Jumbo" and the animal HAIL.
and we were shown upon the muddy
looking floor, o petrified birds nest
containing an egg. washington
Column" is also grand formation.
But language is INADEQUATE and in
sufficient to describe the Caverns
infinitely and correctly. Thousands
of crystal portals, swinging palaces,
Esquimax tents, Swiss cottages,
frowning ramparts, sloping hills,and
glittering pyramids greet the en-
tranced gaze. 70 appreciate the
wonders of this underground world,
you must see them yourself. Welwere
in the Caverns two hours, and al
though there were another crowd of
over one hundred in them at the same
time, we did not see or hear them.
The atmosphere, though at tenn
perature of $50, is very pleasant.
These are the only caverns in the
world which are lighted by electric
lights.
| HoMEwARD BOUND.
After a very heavy supper we all
| boarded the southsbound train and
under tho pleasant care Of Superin.
tendant fuller, very courteous gen
tlemen, were soon sweeping home
ward. The car presented u laugh
able aspect. Halfof the editors were
asleep, half were playing jokes on
one another, and the other ha---
excuse ,s, we forgot two halves make
a whole. At Shenandoah Junction
we made quick connection with the
b. & @. express and at ~ o'clock,
wrapped in the arms Of Morpheus,
we were again wandering through
the gorges Of "Luray Caverns," or
passing the hours away with the
genial quill drivers of the West Vir-
ginia Press Association. But We
now say to them, each and all }: Yale,
oale, until we meet again at the
beautiful summer resort--Berkcley
Springs.
/ POINTS ON THE BOYS.
Hurrah for our handsome Presi-
dent
DR.. Holt is always in for a good
time.
/ Bro. Beans wore his most comical
smile.
/ The big four---Havermale, Davis,
Marshall and Pitzer.
Caldwell, of the Meas Letter is
young, but he is also oh myl
Peterson and White were the big
gest eaters in the "gang."
Clarence Havermale is one of the
incest and jolliest of the boys!
Charming Smith wore smile.
He has downed the Parkersburg
hogs and cattle.
Editor fancy was very accommo-
dating and left good impression
with the visitors.
Editor Hart was full of wit and
hit it every time except when he
tackled the band.
Say Peyton, old boy---when friend
Havermale is asleep don't punch
him in the ribs.
Brothers Burchinall and Davis in
tend to practice card-playing for the
It session.
b.. -eley Springs will be astonish-
- - a.se 50 many handsome editors
at one time.
eel Democrat man, fo'nils'nueo Tue
closest attention.
The next time we hope thompson
will lnan.e his cheatnuts at nome lor