The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1896-01-23
MONTGOMERY. Ala, Jan. II.

breakfast at MdnltoWOc, supper at st.
Louis. shows the rapIdIty of travel in
modern tines. Space is practically an
initiated by the speed of the iron horse
and climatic change, go far as it is affect.
ed by latitude Is now under the absolute
control of the Individual.
Aside from the fertility of the section
there is not much of interest to the trav-
eler between Chicago and st. Loais. 1t
Is garden both in fertility and cultiva-
ton. Farm houses are inferior to those
OF Wisconsin and lack o. diversity Of sur
face makes the trip monotonous.
st. Louis has ceased to be a rival of
Chicago. The Father of Waters has
grown to be commonplace and has been
shcrn of Its glory by the railroad. 1t has
become prosaic stream hedged 10 by the
rigorous demands Of commerce. Il has
wealth and taste but can no longer pre-
tend to compete for anything apprcxlm-
ating supremacy. The resident portion
of the city, that occupied by the 400-is
beautiful indeed. In this respect it has
its once rival at positive disadvantages
Nature has saved it from the mOnotony
of dead level and has given it charming
environment. It has the convenience of
union depot, which is reached by tun-
mel which passes through the heart of the
city, after the road crosses the famous
bridge.
The Louisville < Nashville road gives
one acce SIS to several states with compar
atiyely little travel. A rush through H.
linOie, breath of Ho0sierdom and soon
one can "see the sun shine bright on the
old Kentucky home" The imagination
is quickened by the Kentucky atmos-
phere 1t may be because of the romance
in which the past of the state is bathed.
aud the brIlhancy which centers IN it.
But there is a Tightening of the heart and
a freer play of the emotions when on
Kentucky soil.
The Wisconsin car, or what a self-im-
portant Wisconsin man would call the
Wisconsin car the common property
of Wisconsin and Kansas delegates If
| Kansas could have its reputation fixed
| by the character Of its delegates to this
| convention, 1t would be regarded as the
empire state of the union in intellectual
| supremacy. | am assured there was no
| process OF winnowIng In this selection
| and that the delegation Is a fair sample
- ll e 10, 81,
| clined TO believe my informant was more
| intent upon self disparagement than in
| fixing high standard for the state-a
| form of mOdesty as rare as it iG charming.
| The Kansas delegation are really a crowd
1t is good to be with. Full of lest and
youthful! jollity" they keep the car in ex-
cellent spirits and parting from them
will be regret.
The trip across the mountains was
made during the night aud Montgomery
was reached in the early morning There
is no more winter and overcoats are a
| burden. The sun climbs high in this latl-
| tude at this season and we have antlci-
pated its arrival in Wisconsin by several
| weeks.
Montgomery is manufacturing city OF
considerable note. The smoke invests il
closely and prevents its being a desirable
place for residence. The old stateNpi-
tol IN which the ordinance of secession
was passed still serves the state. 1t is
a modest structure, antique IN its style
of architecture and perched upon gentle
| eminence. The capitol square has mon
nment to the Confederate dead, the offer
ing of affection and the result Of contrib
utions at period when the south was
| PROSTATE.
| Alabama Is not unlike Georgia in gen
eral characteristics. 1t is in the line of
progress and Its people are intent upon
! the development Of it's resources. IT
| seems strange that states so old should
| have possibilities which have so long
awaited the enl;yepIng touch of industry
| The new south Is term or much broader
| significance than attaches to 1t as we use
| 1t having in mind only the political stu
| alton.
1t is not impossible that several of the
| delegates may make "a trip to Cuba.
Their purpose will be governed by the
| safety, or lack of it, which tie situation
may offer. J. n.