New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-08

Beneath the genial sky Of the Southern states
the many people who compelled owing to feeble
health. TO seek refuge from the cold blasts OF the
North and the thousands Of others who can AFFORD
the luxury OF a winter holiday, md abundant re-
sources for rest and recreation
The United States have such vast extent OF
territory and diversity OF climate that temperate
resorts may he found at all seasons OF the year.
In these days OF rapid and luxurious transit. the
man OF means need no longer suffer the discomfort
Of a winter at the North. The Improvements which
in recent years have been made in railway trans
portation have brought the Southern resorts close
TO the doors of Northern homes. that what was
formerly tedious trip Is Journey OF delight.
The steam horse is now mans best friend. 1t will
carry him swiftly from the frigid North to the
sunny South that he scarcely realizes the transit
ton until he has crossed the border line and finds
himself approaching the Southern sun. AS one
prominent railroad puts II In his folder In
comparing the Joys Of travelling In America with
the dscomforts of European travel; How little do
our European friends who have travelled in
America realize how little comfort. 10 say nothing
OF pleasure. they obtain in going from place to
place In their horrd. cramped railway vans, which
are practically without any Of the necessary con-
veniences OF ordinary railway coach In our coun-
try In England at least. we wonder why the peo
pie do not improvement. as the railways there
not under government control. and are subject
10 the grumblings OF the populace The fault is
with the people themselves. who are content. to a
great extent. In following the footsteps Of their an
cestors.
LUXURY OF AMERICAN RAILROADS.
Americans enjoy the benefits Of all the latest
improvements in railway equipment because the
country Is soebig TO afford ample room for sew
eral railroad lines start from a given point and
a thousand more miles to the desti-
nation by different routes and create competition
for business which is naturally attended with
petitive attractions to draw travel their way
Tho mutitudes that turn their faces Southwark
l,.1r Lave
every year. and this is wonder when one thinks
how the discomforts forgotten as the train
speeds swiftly on and snow and ice disappear The
tourist then begins to enjoy hour OF the semi
tropic day. No longer is heard the shri cold wind
In the South the air is balmy the skies are
ever blue The searcher after comfort may recline
IN luxurious Incidence pursue his favorite sports
afed. or afoat without interruption from the ele
nents except for spicy breezes that borne from
tropical isles where foliage. blooms and fruits are
enjoyed all winter long. and where feathered song
sters fill the freighted air with their ceaseless melo
dies.
TRANSFORMATION LINES TO THE SOUTH.
Through the very heart OF the sun-kissed regions
OF Virginia, Florida. the Carolinas. Georgia and
other Southern States important railroads rum thus
rendering accessible what are conceded TO be the
most favored portions OF this continent. During
the wAter season palatial trains are run by the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company between New
York and ST. Augustine, which dispel the fatigue
that at one time stood between the traveller and the
South; the Southern Railway. with Its main line
and branches all the Southern States be-
tween the Atlantic Ocean and the Mississippi and
the Potomac rivers and the Gulf Of Mexico; the
Chesapeake and Ohio penetrates the richest region
OF the classic Of Virginia binding together its
mountains and valleys, its homes and Its battle
helds its cities and its ruins; the Plant system OF
railways the Florida East Coast Railway. the
jacksonville Florida and Key West Railroad. and
the Atlantic Coast Line cover all OF the charming
resorts in Florida. The Richmond. FREDERICKSBURG
and Potomac Railway is the connecting INK be-
tween the PENNSYLVANIA and the Atlantic Coast
Line and the seaboard Air Line to and from all
points North and South. In addition to these the
Baltimore and Ohio. the Norfolk, Virginia Balt-
more and Southern Railroad. the South Carolina
and Georgia and the Norfolk and Western are also
important travellers desiring to visit some OF the
most choice OF the Southern resorts
yIRGINIA'S HEALTH-GIv WATERS
Almost every State in which these health giving
resorts abound boasts OF different attractions Vir
ginia has Its springs. The springs basin OF the
Alleghanies contains great number OF health-glv-
ing waters. From the earliest times the springs
have been celebrated for their curative powers, ana
Tho DELIGHTFUL character Of the climate the beauty
of the surrounding country the easy access TO the
locality have made these resorts Famous Inc
springs are located in beautiful green valleys among
heavily wooded mountains The scenery Is grand
without being austere. Gentle streams flow through
r,ossv hanks and over gravel beds Long vistas
omen through the rolling masses of hills and noun
tains Delightful glades invite to rest, ana one
NAV walk or ride with perfect comfort In all oirec-
lions The climate is equable. the days being mild
" warm, tempered by cool evenings and nights
One does not experience great degrees OF either
heat or cold and there is always the feehns OF
energy and buoyancy that the rare mountain air
inspires There Is ozone and exhilarauon III INC
.nosn,ere during even the warmest season. and
persons who are listless at home are surprised 10
and themselves taking keen delight in long noun
tain walks or in riding or driving Tor mics over
mountain roads.