Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-28
Washington Christian Endeavorers
Leave for the Golden Gate.
DELEGATES TO THE Big CONVENTION
The Second Section Booked to
Leave Wednesday Morning
LIST OF EXCURSIONISTS

More than SeVenty-flve members of the
delegation to the Christian Endeavor con-
vention, which meets in San Francisco
July I, left Washington over the Baltimore
and Ohio railroad this morning at 10
o'clock. This was the first section of del
egates, and the second will leave Wednes
day morning over the Pennsylvania road
at $50 o'clock. 1t was made necessary to
have separate parties by reason of the
number who had applied for tickets for the
trip.
The special train bearing the Endeavor
ers left the station promptly at 10 o'clock.
For nearly an hour before that time they
had been assembling at the depot, and,
with the friends who had come to see them
off, they made a large crowd and Lively
one.
The excursionists wore red white and
blue badges, with the name of the delega-
ton and the destination. They were load
ed down with all sorts OF satcheiS, DundleS
ard packages. Many of them had cameras
with which to- take views of picturesque
scenery along the route, and one or Two
were attired in full bicycle regalia Their
wheels We're in the baggage car, and the
owners stated they were going to make
the trip with their wheels, and test them lp
the salubrious atmosphere OF the 1ar-a"ay
west.
All in Good Spirits.
Everybody was in excellent spirits. No
one had any complaint to make. The stay
at-homes consoled themselves with the
thought that their friends would have lots
to tell them when they returned.
Mr. Grant Leet, presldent-elect of the
District Union, at he station early
and had his hands full in making the hnal
arrangements for the comfort Of the dele
gates in the midst of the questions he had
to answer. Mr.. w. w. Tuckey, chairman OF
the transportation committee CT the l's-
trict Union, was also present. tie arranged
the final details, distributed the Pullman
car tickets to the delegates and attended to
a multitude of duties besides. He will ac-
company the second section "Wednesday
to Denver.
The three Pullmans in which the En-
deavorers started on their long trip across
the continent were attached to the regu-
lar express, No. ), for Chicago. These cars
had long streamers on them, bearing the
words: District Columbia G. Z. Conven-
ton and sixteenth International Con-
vention,'' in red and blue letters, which,
on the white background OF the canvas
formed the coors of the District Union. A
dining car was attached at point up
the line, that every required comfort
could be provided.
Chats With Friends.
The greatest enthusiasm prevailed, which
ircreased as the time for the start ap-
preached. The Endeavorers who had ar
rived early and had already seated them
selves in the cars, stuck their heads out of
the windows, chatted with their friends
who had assembled on the platform TO
watch them off, and shouted words of well
come to each newcomer.
Don't forget to bring me back some
souvenirs of your trip" and Write me just
soon ever you get there, were the
expressions most frequently heard.
When the call of "An aboard
given, there was a bedlam of sound Good
byes were given and exchanged, hands
were shaken. kisses waited from one 10
arolher by the girls, and the long journey
of over $500 miles had begun.
AS the train steamed out of the station,
genuine "Chautauqua salute with hand
kerchictS exchanged between the tour
lists and the stay-at-homes. This
tinued as long as the train was visible.
VIII Join Forces at Chicago.
| ranged in conjunction with that of the
state of Pennsylvania delegation. The To-
| cal tourists will meet the representatives
| from the keystone state in Chicago and
| together they will finish the trip.
The train which left this morning will
reach Chicago tomorrow morning. Part of
| the day will be spent in the windy city,
| ard the itinerary will then begin again
| 10 o'clock pm over the Chicago and North
western railroad for Denver.
stop will be made at Marshalltown
| Iowa. for breakfast and dinner will pe eat
en- at Grand Island, Neb. Denver will be
reached at q am. Thursday. The morning
| will be spent in sightseeing. In the after
| neon the delegates will take the famous
loop trip through Clear Creek canon
| Breakfast will be taken at Manitou, and
| after this those who feel inclined will make
! the ascent of Pixies Peak. At noon a car
| riage drive to Colorado Springs will be TAX
| en- through the Garden of the Gods when
| the camera owners will have an opportu-
! nifty to take snap shots. In the afternoon
| the train will carry the party over the
1 (nra nd
| the magnificent scenery of the Grand Can
| Oh of the Arkansas. Glenwood Springs
| Colo. will be reached at o'clock the
| morning of the Sd, and after an all-day's
| rice through an exceedingly attractive and
| picturesque country the party will reach
July j. i1eH>'
| A Day at Salt Lake.
| All day Sunday will be spent in Salt Lake
| CITY. The Utah c. E. Union has arranged
lor mass meeting, and as far as possible
| the different delegations will participate i'm
what Will be termed TIE "intermountain
rally
The morning of the 9TH the party Will
make the trip to Great Salt Lake. Leaving
Salt Lake City at l O'Clock pm. Monday,
| passing through the Aikali desert during
the night, the train will arrive at Ronc
! New, fo- breakfast. Tuesday the rid.
| through the Sierra Nevadas will brig the
party TO sacramento, Cal. at $50 pm
| Alter a stop of several hours at the cap
ital city of the convention state, the train
Will go to Oakland during the night and
| upon awaking in the morning the Delegates
| will find themselves far out INTO the San
Francisco bay on the Oakland pier Taking
the ferry across, the convention city will
/ be reached Wednesday morning, july :.
| The second section, which will leave here
Wednesday over the Pennsylvania road,
will also be joined by more delegates from
| Pennsylvania. The same itinerary will be
goLe through as that of the first section
The Headquarters.
| The headquarters of the District of CO.
| lumbia delegation in San Francisco will be
at the Hotel Baltimore. The larger number
of the excursionists will make ii a stop
ping place.
The convention will open Wednesday
evening, July Z, with preliminary meetings
| in different churches of the city. The for
NAL opening will be the following morning
! in the two large convention places Wood
| wards and Mechanics paviIons, rescec-
lively. Addresses of welcome will be deIiv-
cred by prominent officials of the state of
fCalifornia and others At the conven ton
Nj Miles NJ. Shand, president OF the union
OF the District; Mr.. Grant Leet, president