The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-11-05

10 the Editor Of the Intellgencer.
sIr.-Being a member OF the favored
party that visited the Tennessee CEN
tennlal at Nashville on October 20, 1
wish to inform your readers how We
spent the time while there. on the
morning of that day Major Thomas.
president of the centennial, kindly sent
carriages to the Tulare hotel, the head
quarters Of the West Virginia deIega-
ton, TO convey them with their ladies
to the exposition grounds. They were
escorted by 200 or more cadets from the
military institute at Lexington, va,
AT the New York building we were most
cordially received by Lieutenant Coy
ernor johnson In n very pleasing ad-
dress of welcome, 10 which our own
Governor Atkinson responded In his
most delicious manner. Colonel E. j.
Hearne followed, and he was followed
by Colonel II. NJ. Brown In a written ad-
dress. After the speaking Governor
and Mrs. Atkinson held n very pleasant
reception. Al its close the entire party
were conducted TO the Woman's Build
ing, where they were invited TO pnrtake
of an elegant lunch. Major John M
Thomas placed us under further onl-
cations by extending an invitation 10
the West Virginia delegation ana their
ladies to visit Chattanooga ana RETURN
he being the president OF the Nashville
Chattanooga g. st. Louis railway
N YoR4 Npoak,tiIla M II n m m Tho
night of the goth and arrived at Chat
tanooga at 7 q, m. on the following
morning. At half past 10 Major Ran
dolph Stalnaker, the very efficient pres
ident of the West Virginia commission
ers, ordered carriages for the company
and we started for our objective point,
General Thomas headquarters In what
Is now ~Chickamauga park, passing the
National military cemetery, which con-
tatns the remains OF about lA,9Q0 Union
soldiers. We were accompanied by a
very intelligent guide. who was able cor
rectIy to point out the relative position
of each army during the engagements.
1t IL said that while the battle OF Mis-
sionary Ridge was taking place the
generals commanding both armies could
see the whole field and were able to
watch the movements Of all the troops.
Missionary Ridge is supposed to have
derived it's name from the fact that dttr-
ing Its occupancy by the Cherokee In
dams many ministers, more particular
ly the clergy OF the Methodist denom-
i~nation. were located on this ridge.
On reaching the site of General
Thomas headquarters u party halted
to partake OF Refreshments, which were
furnished by Hon. Randolph Stainaker.
This patnstaking gentleman In supply
ing us with such delicious edibles again
proved himself to be the right man In
the right place. as he omitted nothing
which could add to the comfort of the
party. Doubtless his thoughtfulness
was due to his never having been bur-
dened with the care OF q wife. After
lunch an observation tower near by APP
peared TO be u point OF attraction 10
some OF the party. who, being toathe TO
leave the magnificent view to be OBJ
tanned from It's summit when the com.
pany were ready TO proceed on their
way. were jocularly commanded by Gov
ernor Atkinson 10 descend from this
tower. 1 order you to come down In the
name OF the state OF which l am chief
executive, you being my subjects"
The ladies', as Is always the case. con-
trlbuted largely to the pleasure Of the
occasion. Mrs. Atkinson, the COVER
nor's wife, which position she Is emil
nently fitted for. most graclously per-
formed her duties. Mrs. Appleton, wife
of the adjutant general OF our state and
chief of the governors staff, lie a Bosto-
MAN by birth, and possesses all the cul.
tire and ready wit which q native OF
fhe "hub' Ia expected to be endowed
with. Mrs. Colonel Frank Hearne.
whose husband is also a stan officer, Is
a lad OF great cordially and brilliant
nj repartee. The two old soldiers, sad
dened by the memories OF the past, with
40 many evidences OF the late conflict
all around, were thankful that they were
permitted TO help preserve the Union In
tact and grew young under the influence
al the happy spirit p%ervading the COM
pany, the perfect day and the song o.
birds.
General Appleton having been a par
~tictnant In some OF the engagements,
related interesting Incidents connected
with the battles which occurred In this
vicinity. In %recouniing his experience,
his eyes flashed as II oil tho fires OF
youth were rekindled In his soul II
his country should again call him TO her
aid he will respond gladly.
General Northcott, a native OF Ten.
nessee, on reaching the state said. u
stand on my native heath. and my nnmc
So McGrcEor." During our memorable
ride his youthfulness was 60 apparent
that some one asked his age. He re-
piled. quoting Oliver Wendell Holmes,
~ am 70 years young" All OF uB were
r~ejuvenatcd by breathing ozone and ex-
changing magnetism.
The magnificent roads were thorough
w appreciated and the portectness Of the
same often referred TO. Hon. w. NJ. o.
Dawson, or secretary OF state, n noted
bteyellst, lamentcd the absence OF hla
wheel, but N he had brought II we should
have been deprived Of his genial COM
~panionshfp.
The summit Of Lookout Mountain was
reached by the New Incline" which ts
1890 feet In length, as the guide book
tolls us. The mountain Is clRhty-iive
miles In length with mn elevation above
eeh level OF $500 feet. The scenery In
all directions In sublime indeed, and
from some points awful In It's grandeur.
A $780, 900 hotel has been erected, ita
length being 365 foot, four stories IN
height. and contains $50 rooms. lts
patronage not being 40 great 40 hoped
FOR, the hosiery In for sale. The sum
nit has n resident population OF about
900. We saw no church or school house.
The Intelligent and fncctious c0lorcd
Elide, "John." Informed us that no ply.
ticfan could live there owing 10 the re-.
matkabic purity OF tho atmosphere, but
we noticed q drug store opposite the
Lookout Inn. Probably n the NJ, pc
arc unable 10 survive IN that rarlfod
atmosphere, the residents Of other pro.
f%eesiona can, especially n the drugs are