The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-12

cstfens, timber tracts, textile, fur
sites, water powers, etc., will be
furnished by Mr.. n. ". Richards.
Land and Industrial Agent, oouth-
ern Railway, Washfngtsn, y. o., ep
Mr. N. A. Hays, Agent Land a.A In
eustrfal Department, 22s washing
ton street, Boston, Mass.
Southern Railway Resorts.
The Southern railway not only reaches
the richest Industrial agricultural and
commercial sections Of the Southern
States but also on tts hines are to be
found most attractive pleasure and health
resorts. whether one seeks q place In the
mountains. In the coast region. or BY
tho seashorc
The mountain district Of western
North Carolina and eastern Tennes-
see In one of the most beautifuI,
picturesque and attractive regions
In America. The trip over the
soathern Railway lines threuGh
these regions is the most entrance
fnS On the continent.
Tho great peaks of ths Blue Ridge
ana other chains. tho deep val
ieys and rav1nes with their rushing
waters. their waterfalls and cataraots.
uhe rocky declivities. the green-clad
neios and hillsides. the variety and beau
beautiful vistas where sun and sward or
forest and cloud combine to make color
rich and gorgeous: where distance and
massiveness OF mountains with lofty
SUBMITS make the view Impressive.
where the stiffness and unfathomableness
or impassaole gorges awe: where Views Of
lovely houses or stately mansions charm
and beautify; where the abr. rich with tina
aroma OF forests, clear as the most per-
Ra-sf AL
iect crystal and sweet and pure as IL
fresh from heavens own distiring. sends
into the system the sweetest draught that
ever brought buoyancy. pleasure or
health to the spirit and body Of tired
men; all these In part mako up thu
mountain land and give to II an individ-
uality. flavor. an attractivcness. a
grand beauty not surpassed In any
region. In this wonderful section are To-
cations where health and pleasure seek
ers find the greatest attractions, beauta-
ful spots where man has added to tho
hotels and cottages OF modern civiiiza-
ton. In the mountain districts are Ashe-
Vile, with its hotels, schools. hospitals.
TSyiorsvle& & %aynesve e Black BieGSeessSnyal MoSnta,s
Tryon, Mt. Airy and other places. II 10 In
this ,delghtful. region that Mr.. Wander
farm. and erected his magnificent man
sion at Biltnore- In this region, too are
many fine country homes. II Is a region
soil purity OF water and air cornbine to
make the ideal location for the country
gentleman's place, for attractive fruit or
and also for the small farms OF the set-
tiers. This viii be a famous apple re-
gfon.
There are many beautiful resorts with
fine mineral waters. attractive hotels
and other attractions for the pleasure
seeker on It's lines in all the states
runs, resorts that are widely patronized
In South Carolina, the famous Ridge
country" Is not only one OF the health
other ways attracts the health and pleas
ure-seeker from the North, especially In
the winter and spring months. Aiken has
and fashionable winter and spring re-
sorts and annually Is frequented by largo
numbers OF the wealthy and society poo
as well as by those who desire rest and
recreation. Aiken golf links are famous.
There are there many cottages, ana a fine
Ga. is also popular resort place for
Northern people In the South. It's cli-
mate IS like that OF Aiken. Charleston,
brunswick and the cities along the At
lantic coast down Il Florida furnish
many attractions to Northern pleasure
seekers during the winter and spring
reached best by the Southern railway.
TO Mobile and Gulf points Its lines are
ALSO the pest
Southern Railway Service.
Tne Southern railway has az fne
tracks on It's main line and branch lines
es are possessed by any American road.
Ihe tracks are OF heavy steel, and the
road bed is firmly rcck ballasted. thu
result being tbst there Is a smooth
'olid track. Most comfortable coaches
ana Pullman parlor, palace and sleeping
cars are used Trains are hauled by
great engines with extraordinary power.
These things result In making tho road
one OF the easiest and most comfortable
-iding to be found, and the patrons ana
passengers are uniform in their praise of
this feature OF the service. Tho other
features are equally excellent From
w ashington city four famous trains are
yna ,un daily The Washington and South
western Vestibuled Limited and the
United States Fast Mail. both carrying
LII the year round dining car service
making rapid time. and giving between
as well as between the North and East
rio rno the Pacihc, unexcelled facilities
The Southwestern Limited is known as
America Recently a Pullman observa-
Ion car has been added TO It. A daily
service Is maintained to Florida from
ne New York and Florida Express.
WHICH Is run over the Southern railway
o Columbia, s. c.. and Augusta, Ga,
,nd then south over its Intimate conneo-
ions.
The Washington and ChaAtanooga Linn
ted VIA Lynchburg. between New York.
Lynchburg. Bristol, Chat
.anooga, Tenn, and Memphis, Tenn, and
New Orleans. La, carries through Pull
nan sleeping cars between the points
lamed. and cafe. parlor and Observation
,ars covering the daylight portion of tho
-un south OF Washington. Service from
he West is had by means OF the Gin
,lnnati and Florida Limited between Gin
.innati, Chattanooga, Atlanta and Jack
'onvflle and a magnificent through train
Detween Cincinnati and Jacksonville
fla. via Hartman Junction, Tenn,
N. c.. and Columbia, 8. C.
During the winter season a magnificent
rain known as the New York and Flor
da Limited. Is run daily TO Florida
POINTS. The best passenger service is
maintained TO all points on its line and
Inc connections are given with ai1 OF
he roads touching the Southern.
Information I'm regard to passen-
Ter rates and service can he hsd
Il Mr.. w. A. Turk, general passen-
-er agent, Southern railway. WASH