The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-06-11
LAND OF THE SKY.
The Charms of AsheviIle and Bilt=
more,-Tennessee Centennial
Exposition.

There are no more beautiful or delectable resorts
vile and Biltmore situated upon the lofty crests
of the Blue Ridge Mountains, in western North
Carolina, in the fabled Land of the Sky"
Ever since the charms of this wonderful and
most fascinating region became known to the
| travelling public, it has been the Mecca ofall who
love to dwell in the choice abodes OF nature. And
nature has indeen been exceedingly generous in
the bestowal of her gifts in respect to the Land
of the Sky" Never was a country blessed with u
more salubrious or equabe climate never was a
country invested with such lovely, romantic and
chaste scenery, as this marvellous region of the
Southland. Sweeping with the eyes the vast ex-
panse OF nature on every hand the grandeur of
the cleation-of the growth and establishment
of cosmic life, rises up and untolds before the
enraptured vision with imperial splendor display
ing scenes of the rarest Virtue and enchantment.
Through the mountain ranges of the "Land of
of the Sky the devious course of the beautiful
French Broad River marks a succession of glor-
ious vistas of cosmic life The high-walled can
ons, or the tree-clad peaks standing sentinel on
either hand form Il wonderful setting to this
sparkling river as it flows Onward toward the sea.
The three famous resorts of the "Land of the
Sky Asheville. Biltmore and Hot Springs.
These may be considered separately: Asheville
isan enerprisng city, nesting amid the imperial
ranges that mark the Land of the Sky" and has
all the jndicia of live aud progressive munic-
ipality. 1t is distinctly resort city, and graced
with numerous palatial villas, tasteful cottages
| and grand hotels. Its streets are romantic. tree
shaded drives winding about in the most pictur-
esque fashion, and in the pretty parl; adjacent are
the handsome homes ofthe favored inhabitants.
and possesses to a remarkable degree the qualities
which tend to promote health and pleasure. The
number of clear days is very high for the average
year. In winter the climate is very mild, yet
extremely bracing In summer the charm of
outdoor life is ineXpressible.
The air is warm and genial, yet not oppressive,
account OF dryness, and the nights are delight
fully cool and conducive to restfulness and sweet
repose. The great resort hotel at Asheville is the
Battery Park-a magnificent home which exem-
plifies the highest degree of luxury and good
taste. No words of commendation are needed for
this famous house, standing proudly upon noble
eminence, of its sumptuous furnishings, of its
peerless cuisine or service. The fame OF the house
is worldwide.
Biltmore. This place is some two miles from
Asheville, and partakes of the same general char
acter, in respect to scenery climate and general
attractions. But the place takes its name from
the imperial chateau Of Mr.. George w. Wander
blt, the most magnificent palace in America-a
vertabe rival of the the royal abodes of the Old
World. The splendid gardens and the great farm
adjacent to the castle at Biltmore are worthy
journey of many miles to see. At Biltmore is
palatial hotel entirely in keeping with the place.
known as the Kenilworth Inn, an ideal place of
abode, and the resort of the best people of the
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now famous house equal to the best high-class
city hotels. And no effort is spared to maintain
the standard of excellence in every respect.
Hot Springs. Situated in charming plain in
the midst of a vast widerness-not far from Ashe-
ville-and surrounded by the most beautiful
peaks, is the little city OF Hot Springs There is
the Moontain Park Hotel charming home for
the health or pleasure seeker, and Il most excel
lent santarium, where the waters of the wonder
ful thermal springs are administered with the
most excellent results.
THE ROUTE
Is via the Southern Railway, with splendidly
arranged and magnifcenty appointed through
car service. Pullman Drawing-room sleeping ears
between New York, Washington and Nashville
where the Tennessee Centennial Exposition is
now in progress through the Land of the Sky
Knoxville and Chattanooga Lookout Mountain,
the scene of the " Battle Above the Clouds" The
Norfolk and Chattanooga Limited, daily, between
Norfolk, Raleigh, Durham, Greensboro Salisbury
with connection from New York, Washington
and Virginia., and Nashville through Ashevile,
Hot Springs Knoxville and Chattanooga. This
train carries Pullman's finest DTawing-room Buff
fet sleeping cars between Norfolk and Nashville,
and elegant vestibuled day coaches between Nor
folk and Chattanooga. Pullman Drawing groom
sleeping ears are also operated between Jackson
vile and Cincinnati through Savannah, Column
bia, Spartanburg, Asheyille, KnOXyillea and Harri-
man Junction.
Visitors to the Tennessee Centennial Exposition
at Nashville will find visit to Asheville or vicin-
ity most delightful and valuable. The Southern
Railway now has in press its annual Summer
Homes and Resorts" folder, containing full list
of the many delightful resorts hotels and summer
homes on its line, which will be mailed to any
address upon receipt of postage-two cents by
JnO NJ. Heall District Passenger Auent 500