Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-03-28
ACROSS THE CONTINENT.
Glimpses of the Trip Through Eyes of
Southwest iiarbor Woman.

written for THE AMERICAN by "Spray".l
To leave behind our rugged, frost bound
Maine and speed away on the wings of
steam to the famous springs of Colorado
and the summer land at the Golden Gate,
Is an experience not granted all the resi-
dents OF the Pine Tree state. Mrs. Emily
Farnsw orth, OF Southwest Harbor, has
just made this delightful trip and feel
sure - sketch OF her travels will prove
interesting to THE AMERICAN readers;
dou IS SO, II | could give it in her own
breezy style. Her graphic description is
80 witty and animated that one seems to
look through her eyes at the wonderful
scenery and listen to the merry play OF
words between herself and companions
during her sightseeing tour.
starting from home about Jan. 20, she
babe goodbye TO her escort at Boston a
little later, on rainy day, and boarding
the west bound train, started alone to
fulfil the promise made TO her relatives,
John Manchester and " lie, OF the Belmont
Bar Har Dor, to visit them ut their winter
home at Colorado Springs. Our traveller
soon found pleasant companions In the
wife aud childron OF the president OF
Nebraska college. Their visit 10 eastern
relatives being annually made, this inter-
esting family could give many valuable
points regarding tho journey. The long
car ride was enlirened with the merry
chatter and games OF the little folks, as
well as the entertaining conversation of
their mother. All too soon the separation
came, the pleasant party taking another
branch at Chicago for their home in
Nebraska
Scenery viewed from speeding car is
too varied and bewilderlng to admit OF
concise description. Without storm or
mishap our tourist steamed into Colorado
Springs, " here she WIS met and warmly
welcomed by her friends and conveyed by
carriage To Heir beautiful home, an ele-
giant residence handsomely furnished with
every modern convenience, commanding
fine View Of North and South canon and
the snow crowned Pixies Peak.
The generous good fellowship and hos
pitality OF the western people were illus
trated by a good Methodist neighbor of
the Manchesters, Mrs. CloItworthy, no
insisted on lnaning to them her sedate and
steady minded mare "Hattie" that the
newly arrived cousin might go sight
seeing with a sat.- and reliable steed.
which cannot always ha found al livery
stable.
John Manchester proved an ideal guide,
and studied routes and views and guide
books with the diligence o! school boy
trying to Grain for au examination. Mon
ument park in the Garden OF the Gods",
with it, grotesque figures and massive
columns OF red sandstone deserves a chap
ter OF exclamation and admiration points
all to itself. and the drive through the
canons of Cheyenne mountain are awe
inspiring beyond words 10 describe. An
other ouderful feature is he Seven Falls,
ieaping IN sparkling cascades from cliff to
cliff. The explorers circled up around the
'Cave of the Winds, but wisely left its
gloomy Interior an unexplored mystery.
Many natural wonders are found at Mani
tou, the special health resort, where the
mineral springs-iron, soda and sulphur
abound, all OF which were duly sampled
ty the Maine party.
A visit to the stock exchange was
novel treat to our traveller. The bulls and
bears in their excited shouts and general
hullabaloo nearly equalled Congress, or
fremont town meeting. Many women
were there dabblng in stocks, chiefly
through a broker, yet but.little behind the
old stagers in the craze for good invest
ment.
"All aboard for Utah sang out John the
guide, one bright morning, and the women
were alert and eager for new worlds to
conquer. The new route Is full OF sur
prises. San Pete valley, "the granary OF
Utah." gives one an enchanting picture.
Large, well titled farms, with the smallest
horses imaginable, and huge heaps OF hay
stacked out of doors.
Entering Utah, the many snow capped
mountains, chief among the peaks Mt.
Nebo, afford a wonderful contrast to the
fertile valleys at their bases, orchards and
grain fields. Back OF the town OF Salina
are mountains OF rock salt as clear as
crystal. Utah valley is like great Guilt
waited park. In the centre rests Utah lake,
thing OF beauty, very much like Echo
lake at Southwest Harbor, the loyal
daughter OF Mt. Desert Isle declared.
The Maine party tarried at Salt Lake City
for several days to inspect the Mormon
stronghold, and though the disappointed
Congress candidate Roberts was due in his
native place about that time, the ina
niacs", who perhaps helped to unseat him,
failed to cross his path. Engaging trusty
and weli-informed driver, the principal
views and notable buildings were added
to the storehouse OF memory. The mag
nifcent Mormon temple could be viewed
on the exterior, but no Gentle could be
allowed to step within It's sacred portals.
A permit to see the interior OF the unique