The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-30

In TINS age oil hustle, where by far the
greater per cent. Of those who start any
where mean to get there us quickly as pos
sible, railroad folders constitute an i'm
portant and eagerly sought class OF litera.
ture. Almost every great system of railroad
represented at this city make a speciality
OF rates TO the East, and all OF them are
doubtless handsomely equipped iorthe &C.
commodation OF those who intrusL to them
their interests for the trip.
There is one system direct from Mem
phis, however, which, with its connec-
tons, form direct line 10 New York I'm.
surpassed in every feature that lends at
traction TO the travelling public In con-
sequence the patronage is complimentary
and remuneratiye all the year round The
Louisville & Nashville extends TO Cincin.
natl. Shrewd and conscientious manage
ment has there secured the most desirable
| connection and business arrangements
with he famous Pam Handle Line
10 Pittsburg. This latter is a
link in the great Pennsylvania sys-
TEN, from Cincinnati TO New York,
along which the traveller is afforded
a passing view Of some OF the finest seem
cry this country boasts With what opens
up to view at GAINESVILLE Tenn, on the
Louisville * Nashville, which really be.
gins the first days daylight ride out. there
Is something constantly rising up 10 dis.
pei any feeling Of monotony Incident 10
protracted ordinary travel. TO Louisville
and Cincinnati the run Is at rate OF
speed up to exacting requirements.
Tho Panhandle, ON Introductory nc
quaintance with the Pennsylvania system.
presents forctaste OF what awaits the
through passenger. Until Columbus, o., Is
reached there isn't much 10 behold ex-
cept one Of the most fertile aud valuable
agricultural sections OF the country. II Is
comparatively level, broken occasionally
by unimpOnsrt rises. From Columbus
TO Pitisbnrg The country penetrated is also
excellent fof lgrining purpose. but begins
10 take on the mountainous character and
highten the interest Of those who delight
to study constantly recurring change Of
scenery.
Beyond Pitisburg for distance Of over
100 miles, the line iravcrecs a region that
at once inspires the tourist with feeling
Of awe and admiration. Everything IL in
marked contrast 10 anything tina. pre-
viously met the eye. In place of the
sturdy planter one bcholds the miner and
the laborer at the furnace. Every few
miles there Is town Of goodly proper.
tons, and from one TO the other the set
Element is ~ thick thata depot building.
properly labeled, Is necessary 10 designate
which Is the town. Furnace after fur
mace, heaecd by natural gas, line the
route.
Hut the picturesque business that palcs
s.ff IA -.
lines, IL the course driven through by the
civil engineers who located the Pcnnsyl.
yania road. The first impression that
for illustrations OF tho roads cir.
cuitous meandcrings, Is that the
train IL sought "a be completely
encompasscd by mountains. and dnrts
hiihcr aud thither 10 defeat their object.
Al the moment when they gloat over IAN.
cicd victory the determined locomotive
dashcs up aud along the sides Of the over.
topping monsters. finally eliminating liz
magnificent run by making the celebrated
Horseshoe Curve. taking off down the
mountains nj n beautiful pace, coming 10
the first stand nt Altoona, thence ON
to Harrisburg This run has been
made familiar 10 every wrll-uown child
IN America. through studied advertising
and nnsiintcd praise from those who have
been aboard the trains aud covered the
distance. Why should anyone attempt 10
describe this run In an ordinary ncwsna.
per afticlo3 II would require every al.
jectivc IN the language. mild, suggestive
and proianc, and then there would bc
something lacking that would cause the
writer 81 eXclam: ooh, I'm weary and
out OF sapl 60, see Il for yonrselnn
by taking these great trunk lines 10 New
York. the traveller passes through Louis.
Vile. Cincinnati, Columbus, Pitisburg.
Philadelphia. Elizabeth, Newark aud Jer.
scy City, besides an innumorablc number
Of les pfcicniions cities aud towns The |
rolling stock Is OF the latest aud most
handsome finish. chair, sleeping and buff
fct cars, while the roadway IL such ~ 10 |
render accidents next 10 impossible. For
the entire distance from Piitsburg there
are from two 20 four tracks, substantially |
ballasted, and with nnimpaired steel rails. |
The general condition Of the property Is |
such as 10 plainly indicate that the com
pany regard u "a permanent investment, |
not n lever 10 squeeze tho securities market |
Of Wall street, and care for II accordingly.
Instead Of putting the earnings down In a