New-York tribune., 1901-01-13
THE PENNSYLVANIA TOURS
PERSONALLY CONDUCTED TO FLORIDA
AND CALIFORNIA.

winter tours to Florida and California are
features OF the personally conducted system OF the
pennsylvania Railroad Comrany Three +ours
have been planned for this season 10 Florida leav-
,ng this city Tuesday, February 5; Tuesday.
FEBRUARY 10 and Tuesday. March ). The first two
trips will give two weeks in the Land of Flowers
the return from Jacksonville being set for Thurs
dav. February p. and Thursday March :. The
tickets for the third trip will be good for return
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The feature of the Pennsylvania tours is that
they are made under the supervision and direc
ton Of tourist agent and 4 chaperon The former
q man Of broad experience makes all arrange
rnents that may be required has a perfect knovyl-
edge OF all routes attends to the PROMPT move
ment Of the train and in every way looks 10 the
comfort and enjoyment Of his fellow travellers
The chaperon has especial charge of women par-
ticularly those unaccompaned by parents or es-
cort ministerng TO their necessities in an intel!-
gent manner as experience has thoroughly edu-
Gated her in the intricacies of railway travel and
usage In the chaperon women find both A COM
panion and guide. While furnishing all informa-
ton that one could wish. and looking with watch
ful eyes after the comfort and pleasure Of those
IN charge. she also stands to unescorted women
in the exact relation that her title implies.
The causes Of the marked success and popularity
Of the Pennsylvania Railroad tours TO Florida are
several The complete appointment of the special
trains, the liberaity Of the rates and the return
limit Of tickets features that have attracted
the travelling public; but the most popular char
acteristIc Of these tours is the freedom Of move
ment allowed the tourists after their arrival at
destination, No fixed programme is set for them in
Florida. but having arrived at Jacksonville they
are at perfect liberty TO dispose Of their time as
they see ft. They may travel over the State indi-
vidually or in small parties may stop wherever
they choose and stay as long as is desirable only
keeping in view the return date, and arranging
their migrations TO be in Jacksonville in
time 70 take the special train for home Many de-
f-in he
places of especial interest. and special rates are
The Pennsylvania Railroad tour 10 California
viii start on THURSDAY February IA and return
will be made from san Francisco on MarcA T.
reaching this city on Wednesday, March 20 This
"Trip has been planned for especia beneiit Of those
who wish 10 90 TO the Paclhc Coast ana see the
most with the least loss Of time and minimum eX-
The Golden Gate Special will carry the party,
run on a schedule adapted to tourists and dttord-
ng sae ear at All uE 6esETaSe 81 points on the way and ample
time allotted for their satisfactory inspection The
schedule Is so arranged that the picturesque points
a5UE ijI Iii he 15nder the guidance Of an experienced
tr+ sgent Who viii have entire charge Of the
sDec:al train throughout. He will be assisted by
RePsPGa 2e aTa niheee GHr of WI WHICH viii be spent in Cali
fornia. Stops will be made az daInI1GI1 5 NfS
Gras festivities: San Antonio El Paso. Les An
gees. Pasadena San Diego KlVerSIoG os He4auS Nfdn
Hamilton and Lick Observatory, Del Monte. taIo
fq and stan sfanfQ;S TagSeFs{ spTg SAP oT GoT
Colorado Springs. Manitou and Garden ot the
One of the features Of the train VII he he 7e oo
bodv of the car open sitting room, finished IN
hardwood and furnished with rattan aTinchairs
and sofas Among its conveniences are q WrlllnS
desk a library of selected books. movable tables
and piano. The daylight streams through mana
some plate glass windows. and at night me IN
candescent lights. both from the overhead e!ectr-
Iiers and the movable globes, serve 10 thoroughly
iilumInate the interior. The door is composed
of plate glass from its top TO within two feet cI me
floor The rear platform is deeply recessed SO as
IN form an open observatory. The protecting sldes
Of the car and the Oyerhansng roof shelter us oc
cI1pants while they sit and enjoy an unopstructed
I5sw of the scenery The platform win acconrno-
date about twenty persons IN camp chairs. ms
Ger is for the free use Of every passenger: Inc
entire train will be heated by steam ana hghtea
nv electricity generated by the dynamo or uFd~i
from the storage batteries In addition 10 me me
chandeliers, movable lights are atlacaSS 10 er d
section SO that one may lie in ones perth enu
read with the light disposed as best suited 10 lhe
readers convenience
The rate for the Florida tours is $50 for the roand
trim from this city. including railroad transpo.l
ton sleeping accommodations ana EneaIS Nlllte
Travelling on the special train For the CanIorhla
t-i- jnrinding TRANSFORMATION meals. sleeping car
accommodations transfers hotel accoaIn @ rs
Carriage drives etc the entire charge Is SOD TOT
adults and for children under twelve years 80