The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1892-09-24

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,Sy{EtSpgS5{94T93 on some of the fine
nv w &2Nc1D steamers on the Pc
SHA1S5SH E(~S tomsc river and Ches-
A(\yS. lfF 4 speake Bay. 1t is inn
FT)2 IL possible to see all thu
XII n W.T. sights about the Capi.
tol in less than two
months, but after visiting Arlington
Heights, the city of the dead; Alexandra
and vicinity, the camp ground of the
Army of the Potomac; the jackson House,
where the gallant Colonel Ellsworth met
his death at the hands of the rebel land.
lord while tearing down the Confederate
flag, and briefly viewing many other scenes
of interest, the traveller should take the
steamer washington" ," or the Norfolk" ,"
which leave Washington alternately at 7
p. m. and land yeu in Norfolk, Virginia,
the next morning in time for breakfast
The cost of the round trip is but $3.50 and
81 additional will give you stateroom
large enough to comfortably accommodate
four persons. And Sl50 in addition will
give you a still larger and exqusitively
furnished room. The boats of this line are
the best and fastest, and are differed by
gentlemen of experience and who omit no
courtesies. The meals furnished are SUI
perier in many respects to those served in
some of the first class hotels on land and do
not cost any more.
The writer took that trip this week with
hundreds Of others and he did not regret it
The scenery along the route is exceedingly
picturesque and while daylight last the
passengers feast upon it. The first stop is
at Alexandria and the next Mount Yer
non. Old Point Comfort is the third
stopping place, This place was reached at
a. m. A large number of passengers
alighted and large amount of baggage
was unlosded and then the boat resumed
the journey to Norfolk, which place was
reached within an hour. To one who has
not visited the place for q years Norfolk
presents some wonderful changes. Il
shows great growth since the time the
writer packed his knapsack and bid adieu
to Fort Woodruff and started for home.
The population has increased since that
time from 10000 to over $4,000 The
negro element is in the msjority by large
number. Many fine buildings have
wended their way skyward, the city limits
have been greatly extended, business is
booming and everybody there appears
happy. The negro laborers are there in
large numbers and are always smiling or
singing. A soldier recognized by badge
cap, or other insignia, especially veteran.
is always an object Of observation by the
negroes, and they meyer fail to evince an
appreciation of the indebtedness they owe
the ssviors of their race in this country.
An old colored lady infor med the writer at
| Washington that if we wanted to see many
of her race Norfolk was the place to visit,
and found she told the truth. Washing.
ton has its share of negroes, but Norfolk
has an abundance.
After drive through Norfolk and a
visit to all the points of interest, we visited
the oyster packing house of Fuenstein &
Chase. The buildings in which the in
dustry is established are large and very
neat and clean. At least 200 negroes. men
and boys, we're opening oysters and sing
ing merrily. If they had any thought of
sorrow they failed to betray it. 1t was
pleasant scene These oyster openers make
| from 81 to s4 day One of them made 81
in one day, having opened So gallons, but,
of course, such earnings are rare.
We then crossed the ferry to Portsmouth
and here we met another surprise. This
blstliDg city has also had remarkable
growth. The navy yard, which was par
TALLY destroyed in 1861, is the principal at
traction and is worth a visit. The chain of
forts have been leveled and buildings now
occupy their sites. The change is so great
that the place cannot be recognized by one
who has not visited it for many years. A
handsome Confederate monument stands in
square about the center of the city;
Returning to Norfolk, we visited the
brick church which has imbedded in one Of
its corners a cannon ball fred in the Revo-
lutionary war. The building is used as a
museum of Revolutionary relics.
l had the pleasure OF meeting Frank L.
Slade, Grand Army Commander of the
Department Of Virginia. He is postmaster
of Norfolk and is very popular, He was
the unanimous choice of the city for the
position. In politics he is a staunch Re-
publican and was elected sheriff twice.
when others Of his party were counted out
Mr.. Slade is a perfect gentleman and a
soldier, and always has an open hand for
his comrades.
Mr., SHADES assistant, "Billy' Clegg, is
also pleasant and whole-souled gentleman
"A ~. Ii = = I Il.
fsvors. He gave us many points concern
ing the city. BILLY" was elected sheriff,
but was counted out as every Republican