Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-10-25
AT WASHINGTON.
The Maine Worlds Fair Party
Arrived There Yesterday.
A Delightful Trip Across the Country
From the City Of Chicago.
Enjoying the Sishts-They Will Leave for
New York Wednesday Morning.

New York Wednesday Morning
| WAsHlxGrox. Oct. 2t-{ Special AT
/ Columbus. Ohio, We got u nice supper at Il
railroad hotel. Here We saw the strange
sight of heating and lighting by natural
gas. The well was seven miles distant.
The company operating charged for stove
use about the same as are the wAer rates
in Maine
We cross the Ohio river into Maryland
about O'Clock in the evening. The river
glistens in the glare of furnaces and lights
along its shore, and We get very good idea
of Bellaire the first town in Western Nir-
einia Wheeling is four miles ttow,
here we hope to take a little walk Aring
the 20 minutes delay.
We are, however, cut off the train and
siletracked TO wait for train that left
Chicago Il hours later. This will take us
over the main line, instead of by
Pittsburg, Pa, and give US chance 10 see
the Alieghanies, Deer Park, Harper Ferry
and many places of interest.
1t was 80 when the next train picked us
up. One soon gets in condition of mind
that they care little for the movements of
trains Hardly any of the party knew when
we started. We had not reached the top of
the mountains at $50 A. NJ, when all were
astir to get view of the grand scenery
beyond
As we reach the elevation we start down
the steep grade at lightning clip. We are
now on one of the fastest trains on the road.
Gen Speague always looking after our
comfort, frowns as he finds
ear attached in the rear which
threatens to cut of the views
from our car. He steps back to see about
this and finds it is special car, containing
the first vice president of the road and his
wife, and porters.
Imagine his surprise to meet his old and
and personal friend, Gen. urlan Smith of
Baltimore, formerly a station agent at Lew
iston in Is49, and well known in Maine.
The meeting was cordial one, and wnen
Mr.. Smith learned that the car contained
Governor Burleigh and party he placed his
car at his disposal. The Governor and
members of the party were introduced, and
from the observation section of his car
most superb view was had of this picturesque
locality.
Mrs. Smith the wife of the vice president
of this road. is most charming lady. She
was the daughter of DIR. Peabody of Gorham,
with whom Governor Robie studied med
icine. She made it pleasant for Mrs.
Thompson Miss Boartlman and Mrs.
Harper who occupied this car till we
reached Washington. and delightfully."- en-
tertained them.
The little brook threading its way among
the ravines at the top of the mountains
grows larger and larger, the narrow ravines
broader, as they become the Potomac river
and rich valleys of forests and fruitful
farms. We pass a mountain railroad,
pointed out as the Blaine railroad, dash
round sharp curves and swing into the
large village, or city for what | know of
Cumberland.
Here again at A. NJ, Gen. Sprague
has anticipated our wants by providing
splendid breakfast. Down the incline we
dash. over bridges, through tunnels, beneath
cliffs, along valleys, pushing their way back
among the mountains
Gen Beal entertained the party with
many "reminiscences of the war as We
passed through this mountainous country,
so well adapted to guerilla warfare. This
line of railroad had to be guarded against
rebel invaders, who endeavored TO destroy
it and capture trains. This road was the
great outlet for Western transportation of
men and munitions of war.
There was fever of excitement in the
ewes of our Maine general as the stirring
scenes of war memories were again brought
to mind, as we pass through this section, the
scene of So many bloody contests.
Col Pullen was another of our party
that bore his part in the great war conflicts
that ragged through tins memorable locality.
Aswe reach Martinsburg we are remind
ed that it was at this point that Capt. Hall
of our staff and zen. James Fessenden met /
Gen. Sheriden on his arrival from consul
taton at Washington and rode With him to
Winchester where he met his retreating
army.
The famous ride of the brave general,
the part our friends and the Maine soldiers
bore in rallying and stemming the tide of
the rebel army after the defeat al Cedar
Creek, the victory of the Mon forces, now
a matter of history. have a new and exert
ing interest to us all.
In the stiffness of this beautiful October
sunshine morning the Potomac and Shen-
nandoah rivers mingle their sparkling wa
ters Lookout mountain maintains its
majestic supremacy over the surrounding
bluffs and hills. iIarper's Ferry, active
with business operations, leaves un-
untouched the ruins of the nited States
arsenal. the tall chimneys of which still
remain. monument to the evidence of
the cruel war.
On and on we 90, past aud through these
sad reminders of a nations trials this
great area of blood and carnage that left so
mary sad homes, and fonni Il resting place
to thousands of brave souls
IL VI F.l..
NJ and meet at Willard's the Councillors
and friends who arrived Sunday night. All
were well and were taking in the sights of
this beautiful city.
After lunch drives were taken to many
places of interest. Having seat
in the Governors carriage with
Colonel Pu!len and Colonel Plummer.
we were able IN short time to see much of
interest in the city. Col. Plummer being
familiar with all its public buildings and
the residences of distinguished men.
None interested Us so much as that where
Mr.. Blaine lives. and his beautiful and
grand house which be built. 1t is one of
and beautiful.
\ three hours drive takes us out 10
Meriden Hill. and we see the statues and
parks dbuut llle hihi arg htifh " Atii a't7
miration at the magniticence and splendor
of its streets and residences.
We have seen many noted places during
this trip. Montreal with St. Peter and
great cathedrsls. Niagara, natures wonder,
Chirago in her greatness, passed
that section of country baptized in
blood. that free men might
hope and live, but of all the vivid impress
sions that stamp our memory for life, none
has touched SO deeply and tenderly, left
such thoughts and impressions a. the one
object called TO our attention. the unpre-
tending little brick front, with the simple
inscription, This i where Abraham Lin
coin died, April 18th, 1851"
The hole party that left Maine are here
tonight and are all we'll They will spend
tomorrow here and leave for New York
Wednesday morning.
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