Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1902-10-23
Observations Dotted Down by
Citizen Man.
BIG STRIKE IN DURKlRK, FRANCE
European Troops VIII Eyacuats Chi
nese City OF Shanghai.
REVOLUTION BREAKS OUT IN AAYTI,

Since the great territorial fair has
left with us the memory of pleasant
"reminiscences, the only place where
one can watch the curious people en-
joy themselves by devouring unusual
sights is at the central station, when
the trains from the east and west drop
of the weary and train-tired tourist.
The other evening No. carried sew
eral cars of tourists, some travelling
for their health, others going home
from long visits, and others taking in
the beautiful scenery of the southwest.
The cars present the appearance of
homes, which were established for con-
yenience, but not elegance. Small
hammocks stretched from window to
window, filled with packages and bun
dies of every description. Racks load
ed down with coats, cloaks, hats and
baskets; aisles and seats were stacked
high with valises and travelling bags.
AS soon as the train came to a stand
still the weary passengers made a
rapid exit to gain breath of fresh air,
and see all there was to be seen. The
crowd of usual spectators filled the
platform; the bright illuminations set
ting forth the Alvarado and depot in
all it's artistic beauty and the harmo-
nious tone of the chimes, all made a
noticeable impression on the eager
tourists as they stood bewildered, not
knowing which way to go first.
A group of women clad In conven-
Esjonsl garments, most befitting to the
tourists from the extreme east to the
far west, were very interesting in their
conversation and excitement in find
ing that there were many interesting
sights to behold. First they made a
rapid transit for the lunch room, and
after satisfying the ever constant
trouble, hunger, they proceeded to see
what was doing.
AS expressed by us, the Alvarado,
sublime in its quaint, antique Spanish
architecture, was expressed by them
as "Ain't it lovely?" well, declare,
/ never knew there was anything this
nice out here on the parties" follow
ed by exclamations of delightful enjoy
ment and satisfaction.
The Indians who sit around with bas-
kets of peaches and grapes, for which
they charge prices that only a tourist
would pay, furnished amusement and
entertainment. The group of women
stood around the Indians with horror
written on their faces, no doubt think
ing that the Indians would at any mo-
ment start a war dance and scalp the
whole party.
"Oh, Nettie," exclaimed an excited
woman, 'come here and see these real
Indians" The manner in which she
spoke gave one the impression that
the Indians would vanish in a second.
But such would be impossible as long
as there was nickel left in the crowd.
They next caught sight of the curio
rooms and then there began the real
excitement. The beauty of this rare
collection of Indian curios was too
much for their eyes, and they gave
vent to their feelings by eXclamations
of delight and wonderment.
"Oh, | wish the train would stay
longer" exclaimed little woman with
a shrill piercing voice. Il wonder if
can get Lizzie in time to see it," and
away to the train she rushed Lizzie
was rushed and dragged here and
there by the almost frantic mother,
who didn't want Lizzie to miss any
thing. This is only one little incident.
Women with excitement that would do
justice to a bull fight; bare-headed
children and men without coats would
run to the train, then back again, fear
ing the train would go and leave them.
The curio rooms were a scene of con-
fusion, in their eagerness to see every
thing they could not forget the train
and divided their attention in a man
ner that was very amusing.
When il was time for departure
there was grand scramble, and most
fortunately none were left behind.
Many wistful glance was shot back
as the train went out of this place of
many pleasing and interesting sights.