Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-07-02
IN me WESTERN FAIRYLAED.
Wisconsin "Tender Foot Writes Of the Giories Of
Washington State.
TACOMA. WASH. june p, 1902.

IACOMAs WASl1.s June Il, lOUZ
EDITOR CENSOR: Will write more
particulars of this wonderful state.
Now as regards the overfows spoken OF
by Mrs Chapman in the Columbia Val
ley, will say we have been in that To-
cality, and know of what she speaks.
Along in June usually is the most dan
ger from floods and that is not very
severe, but is something out Of the
common order of things so much that 1t
scares the more timid of the population.
1t is caused by the snow melting on the
mountains, forming mountain streams
for a short time, which raises the rivers
in that locality above their banks at the
lowest places But it is nothing COM
pared with the old floods along the Kick
apoo or Mississippi rivers The greatest
trouble with people coming from the
east, they do not stay long enough in
the state TO know what is here bEt get
hold of the first ms that is not far
seeing enough to see the future for the
state, and believe everything he is q
mind TO tell them. and then pull up and
leav without waiting to see for them
selves, lust as it seems that Mr. Chap
man did. do not think anyone would
live here year without seeing that it is
without doubt wonderful state.
The scenery at the National Park.
situated on PoiIt Defiance, q natural
noint of land extending into the water
and dividing the waters of Puget Sound
and Commencement Bay at this place.
This noint is near Tacoma. have visit
al the place twice. The principal tea-
tnres ar. its natural sceneries. All seats,
bridges and architectural works are
made from natural woods and in their
natural state as nearly as possible. For
instance one path that is up grade has
for a walk a large cedar log with strips
of poles tackled across at intervals for
stens. Another place there is bridge
across a low place built of logs in the
shape of an arch underneath. This
bridge overlooks the salty waters, and
also another rustic bridge between it
and the water. which is down beneath
this several feet, The auditorium, or
stand where the band plays Is built IN
grand style right on the Drink Oh the
water. Seats are arranged IN rustic
style on a gentle slope just ABOVE the
auditorium, and we heard music from
this place that would make you think in
wonder for the rest of your natural life
The lodge is made Of logs but is won
der beyond comparison. A lovely green
house il situated in this park which is
surrounded by lovely walks lined with
flowers on either side and radiating from
common center, with rustic arches
crossing them at certain places. Roses
are now lovely there in all directions.
Aud such roses You never saw in any
| eastern cline. If such things can be
done why can not the country compare
with any other Then, too. such thing
as heavy wind or thunder and lightning
are unknown here. Just to think of one
whole summer without fear of such
tormenting elements is thing worth
considering. l have not given you one
half an idea of the grandeur there rep
resented. for pen cannot describe what
eye can witness.
In my next | will give a description OF
some of the drawbacks here just as they
appear TO me so that you may see both
sides OF the question, then you can de-
eide for yourself as to the future pros
poets of the place.
SAME OLD WRITER FROM TACOMA.