Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-07-22

are rocky by nature as well, as name Rough
rocks and granite blocks stand out menaeing
and formidable showing US granite world,
which if sunk in the Atlantic ocean, would give
us pathway to, England on terra frma, Cat Least
we might wear rubbers).
Now we enter Spokane WASH, 1,537 miles from
ST. Paul. at A. M, July 9th, finding our friends,
Henry James and Rich. Perry, waiting to convey
us to their very pleasant homes on the bluffs
overlooking the CITY, Verify it is city founded
q I'd built upon the rock, not upon sand, but
upon the Rocks of ages curious brown color
ed slate, splintered rocky bed; while on the
high lands lie strange and uncouth mounds,
solid and alone, showing (pasO volcanic
nature. Here we find lovely city situated
something like st. Paul, the Falls like st. An
thony in Minneapolis city claiming Is, ooo,with
elegant residences, large, brick business build
ings, electric cars, cable line motor line, COM
modious, handsome Northern Pacific depot.
everybodYalive, well and doingwell, wonder
full, lively city away off in the wilderness We
saw the handsome Exposition building, rode
down the "Toboggan" cable line, into the city.
took srip on the electric to. the city limits and
out to Riverside, giving an entire view of the
city and surrounding country, making very
delightful picture. Reluctantly leaving our
friendssand this pleasing city, we start on our
return, trip Tuesday morning. July l4th. giving
US daylight view of what we missed at night
before. We pass Ceur de Alene, and sight the
beautiful lake of Pend deorille (Poudura), about
sixty miles long skirting our track, reaching
Hope Idaho, about noon. Crossing long lake
bridge we strike the Clarks Forks river run.
ol.x trao m
for hours, rounding curves at As degrees The
scenery here sine and imposing rocks looking
like fine, old castles. all mostly granite from
base to sumnait AS the eye roves from view to
view we see enough to satisfy all lovers OF the
picturesque in the grandness Of Nature in strong
tones, along this noted Northern Pacific rail-
way. We cross many bridges of trestlework
and iron, spanning dry ravines, rivers, lakes
and lovely mountain-brooks that murmur sweet
music as they go ripping on, pure. sweet wa
tiers, cooling and refreshing the air. Words are
| inadequate to convey the impressions OF gran
deur anc beauty one receives upon such trip
as this. 1t is truly wonderland. Many noted
stations and points we pass with no space to
mention. But all those who like comfortable,
luxurious, clean and orderly travelling accom-
modations, will happily find it upon the North
ern Pacific route Their car services are mos
excellently well conducted Every want will
be anticipated as far as possible. Conductors
are courteous brakeman polite, the porters at
tentive, and everything conducted with orderly
dispatch, with a great regard to neatness in the
cars. the dining service. excellent meals served
neatly, aud freshly cooked and very palatable
showing the motive power management of the
| oil oil xpo1
pleased. one feels like giving such road vote
OF thanks for the pleasant accommodations af
for,'el to all classes OF travellers upon such al
exquisite wonderland trip as the Northern PACT
fic route affords. II. L. S.