, 1889-04-11
n EDlCAL LAKE.
Deli! tful Excursion to That
Popular Resort.
A Ma niticent Panorama as
Vie wed From the Train.
Full Acc unit of the Trip Together with
y. snes ana Incidents Of
the bay,


the excursion Sunday last over the Seattle,
Lake Shore and Eastern railroad to Medi
cal Lake. At 8 A. M. the train pulled
out of the depot. 1t was composed OF
three we'll loaded coaches under the
charge Of John w. Miller, conductor, and
drawn by engine No. r. Jack Haller en-.
giseer. Steaming along at a 40 uile an
hour gait, the party soou reached the
high bridge crossing the Spokane river
and the commence ment of the grand
scenery for which this road ia noted
winding in and out among the baaaltc
columns Of rock, whistlins around curves,
occasionally affordiug glimpse of Spo-
kane Falls through the thick fr trees.
climbing up the mountains higher and
higher, until an elevation Of 500 feet from
the starting point was reached, nine miles
away, bat only three miles as the crow
aies. What a magnificent view is spread
out before the gaze. Below ia the
young metropolis with the roaring
waters dstinctivey seen rush
ing over the falls. and bpyoud
Ia the green valley and 6r covered noun
tains. while away off to the east is the
snow-Capped crests os the Cnur d'Alene
range. Indeed, the scenery was so alb
sOfbing that all felt 10th to leave the cars
when the brakeman called out Medical
Lake. Here was found thriving town of
500 inhabitants that has simply done won
ders in the last six weeks. No less than
FORTY BUILDINGS
have been put up within that time, and
many more are under contemplation
Property has doubled itself in value and
in some cases done better than that. One
would naturally think the town had agreat
big boom. but 1t has not, 1t ia a steady
growth Of an entcrprising watering place.
tor Medical Lake will be to Spokane Falls
What Coney Island is TO New York. 1t
was q very wise move of Superintendent
Allen in running excursion trains, and it
wont be many years before they will be
running every hour during the summer.
Tn se who do not wish to
bsthe iu Medical Lake can
short mile east of town. This is u besuti
ful sheet of clear water, three miles in
length by half a mile in width. that it is
literally alive with trout and carp. Some
OF the latter have been caught weighing
ten pounds. On a high prOmontory west
OF the town is where the
STATE INSANE ASYLUM
is being built The sub.basement and
one-third OF the first story IL up. Brick is
made on the ground and an excellent quail
ity of granite is .quarried close by. From
this point. which isa most desirable site,
a grand sweep of country is spread out
before the beholder. Below lies the placid
waters of Medical lake, its shores lined
with heavy timber, while beyond and for
miles IL magnificent stretch of rich
agricultural country, dotted with the
homes of pros porous farmers 1t is indeed
lovely place. Here you can step out on
a mighty cliff. breathing the pine scented
and invigoratinV winds waited up from
the Hover. bedeckcd valley below,
aud after feazting the eye on the rich
verdure in the valley one can take in
the
MAGNIFICENT PANORAMA
Of the Cnnr d'AIene range part of the
Rockies, whose snow.crested peaks form
the horizon line and are distincly seen
one hundred miles away. There IL
rugged loveiness in this ma estic noun
tain scenery. II ia is exceedingly pictur-
esque--it il sublime. II is one among the
extremely few points where one can enjoy
the climate and health giving. properties
of a Colorado altitude in which the nat
aral scenery comprises forests, mountains,
hills and valleys.
After spending most enjoyable day
the weary excursionists reached Spokane
Falls at 5 ~. entirely delighted with the
trip, aud from the general tone number
Of them will repeat the trip next Sunday.
THE RECEPTION.
Arriving at the depot the excursionists
were received by a large crowd Of citizens
and escorted TO the hotels and restaurants
in free hacks. All of those who were
turned away from home without their
breakfast made II rush for Eli Wanch's
restaurant, where they were we'll served.
An excellent dinner was served ut the Cot
tag" house by G. w. Robbins, the pro-
pri tor.
OTHER VISITORS.
During the day people came to Che lake
from all directions, including many from
Cheney. 10 that the town was well filed
aud presented lively appearance. Some
riding, while others were indulRinR III
buggy-riding and equestrianism or In wit
Messing
THK BASEBALL. GAME
between the Medical Lake and Cheney
clubs. II WIS very closely contested
game until the fifth inning, when Denny
Dwyer, pitcher for the Medical Lakes, fell
and dislocated his left elbow. This Grip
Piled the nine to such an extent that they
gave up the game TO the Cheneys. Con
siderable money changed hands on the
result.
Afterward picked nine Of railroad em.
ployes of the Seattle, Lake Shore Il East
ern and the Eastern Washington made up
a game with a nine selected from the
crowd. This match was closely contested
and afforded great deal oil amusement.
IMPROVEMENTS
Are noted everywhere in Medical Lake.
and quite a number of summer residences
are In course OF erection. besides numer-
Gus substantial brick buildings. Mr..
Neck Landers, u merchant OF that place.
is buildinga large brick store opposite the
Lake house. Hashogan & Dwyer VIII
also put up handsome brick building.
Gus Erickson, proprietor Of the Grotto,