The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1896-02-07
EDITORIAL CORRESPONDENCE T..

DEAR ENQUlRER:-l propose t" give
YOUR readers in Il series Of short letters
some giimpscs and impressions OF seN-
eral of the Southern cities and of the
famous health resorts in Florida rs seen
through my editorial glasses during Il
recent excursion with the National
Press Association. As We crossed the
Potomac near nj ght-iall. little else could
be noted except the ma este river wind
inc its course along the shores OF My
MARYLAND" and of Nirginia-Shores 50
rich in historic "reminiscences both an
cient and modern. | could not sup
press feelings OF pride for the noble
stream and my mind involuntarily re-
verified to the past, as our ears Glldcd
smoothly and swiftly along DER the
venerable soil of the "Old Dominion.
The first stop was at Quantico, Il place
made memorable by Il train robbery OF
quite recent date. At this point our
coaches were transferred to the tender
mercies Of the Atlantic Coast Line.
whose genial assistant passenger agent
provided the editorial party with pass
es over this justly popular route, which
served us until we reached the Plant Svs
TEN Of railroads on the following day.
The train consisted Of four Pullman
sleepers. attording accommodations for
the delegates from New England. New
York. Pennsylvania. and the regions
around Washington which was our
place of rendezvous in the East. The
Pullman ''Anatoli' was the home, dur
ing our .jaunt, Of 4 happy throng from
West Virginia, Virginia and Maryland
with several from other points. Such
genial spirits could not long remain
strangers, and before many miles were
travelled the car presented the appear
ance of drawing room filled with
guests, some chatting m,rrily, others
more soberlv discussing the affairs Of
state. while others still enjoyed the de-
lights Of whist or euchre.
There was Il universal regret that fate
timed our passage by Richmond in the
night. But here We stopped for sup
per, and as | drank my coffee | could
see peering from without through the
windows Of the station dining-hall the
wondering eyes Of Il colored band Of all
ages, attracted apparently by the little
badge Of ribbon which we wore upon
the lapel Of the coat What they took
the ,jaunting ''kni ghts Of the quill to
be cannot imagine. but we evidently
were objects of intense curiosity.
On the following morning we reached
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spent Saturday, january 18th. i'll view
inc the attractions of one of the most
beautiful of Southern cities. This an
cient port is, indeed, Il lovely place, and
no city in the Union has more interest
ing historical "reminiscences. Accom-
panied by a congenial friend. | made
tour of the city over the several elec-
trio lines. The broad avenues filled
with evergreen water-Oaks and magno-
las, the ancient style OF architecture
displayed in many Of the houses. the
quiet and rest and ease that prevailed
everywhere, the majestic ships Of all
nations at anchor in the harbor, the
uniform courtesy and civility accorded
to strangers, the refinement and cul-
ture Of the people made evident III
many ways, may be mentioned as some
of the numerous things in and about
Savannah that deserve more than a
passing notice. Everywhere, whether
walking or riding. the green verdure
and sweetscented flowers. the bright
sunshine and refreshing breezes, sug-
gested the May-time of y orthern climes.
The magnificent DeSoto Hotel helps
to make the city popular with tourists
1t was built six years ago and each
season attracts and holds in the beaut-
full semi-tropical city thousands Of
visitors who are seeking 4 SUMMER sky
than they have at their homes.
My friend and | found additional
pleasure in slipping glass of cham
payne at the Exchange where the wit
and beauty of the city We're gathered to
extend a reception to their guests. more
particularly to the Rhode Island dele
CATION, who found in Savannah grace
full monument to Il distinguished native
of their state. General Gates of Revo- |
lutiOnary fame erected by the citizens |
of this city to their adopted son whose
patriotism and valor they hold in low
ing remembrance. After some clo- |
quent speeches and toasts. appropriate
to the occasion. we were invited to visit |
the Telfair Academy of Arts and |
Sciences. where was on exhibition Il |
and costly collection Of
works Of art. Judge Harlan. Of the
Board of Trustees. kindly pointed out |
to the visitors the merits and beauties
Of some grand pictures. not few of
which being the originals from the
hands Of famous painters and prorur-
red at great cost. Altogether | spent
a most agreeable day, and shall ever
have pleasant memory OF the city of
historic Savannah. At
evening we started again on our Jour
ney and the next day the tropical scenes
OF the Gulf coast Of Florida. Tampa
and its beautiful bay. the palatial ho-
tel and its environments. burst upon
our view. OF our stay there shall
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