Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-07-21
TO SiLveRToN WITH
THE FREIGHT
sIIVERToN. Colo. July IS.

SILVERTON, Colo. July IS
TO Silrerton with the freight last
Monday morning meant also to Silver
ton with the Eagles. and merry
crowd they were after their Sunday
visit to Durango. They had the goat
with them-Wiliam Goat as he was
registered at the Strater-and he help
ID to make the baggage car lively by
newing of the conductors buttons
and other goat-like feats. The eagles
hey left behind with the secretary,
and they all came up together in the
fternoOn. During the long four
hours ride not one sleepy passenger
was allowed by the energetic Eagles
to indulge in peaceful nap, and songs
ana certain instrumental renditions
Of popular tunes made the mountain
air resound with music as the train
yended its leisurely way to the me
tropolis of the San Juan.
The trip is one of the most beautiful
n the state. The first part OF it lies
along the peaceful Animas with broad
arm lands on each side smiling to
the sun. The Home ranch is one OF
the prettiest and most fourishing stop
ping places and presents an interest
ing picture OF country life and toll.
Trimble Springs from the railroad
is still more beautiful than when
viewed from other points. The park
and garden are as green as nature can
make them. and the trees with their
vernal tops waving in the morning
breeze, formed a majestic scene of
woodland glory. Between all this
quiet wealth of nature. shut in from
the wilder land by its long rustic
fence little white walk of planks
leads from the station to the hotel and
bath houses. which are just visible
through the trees from the train.
There couldn't be fairer place for a
summers outing than Trimble, where
the healing mineral waters instill new
ife and vigor into the body while the
mind rests from anxious care. and the
soul is inspired to song by the beauti-
full scenery of mountain. river. coun-
try and woodland.
sa busy town with wide ranch acres
and fields OF rich green grass where
lumberless cattle Craze. Soon the
level farm lands are passed, the train
takes on an extra engine. and the as.
ceut into the mountains Wild, rugged
and winding, commences. On one
side are the craggy sleeps, on the 9th
er beautiful valleys and glens, un
touched by the hand of man. unsur
passed by Highland vale or Alpine
glory. over the narrow shelf of road
midway between towering peak and
preCipitous glen. the train winds like
a serpent. sometimes making three oi
four curves at a time with its loni
line of freight cars. and the two pas
cnger coaches at the rear. Mos
wonderful OF all the fair scene.
ON this road is the river canon. deel
hewn in the rugged rocl. where th'
huimas rusned and roared on iti
downward way. From the poin
where the canon begins until Silver
ION is reached. the whole country /!
wildly sublime On the rugged mount
ain sides pines and spruce trees rise
straight as arrows toward the sky
seeming to grow out OF the solid rock
There is no stint TO the growth o
yerdure below. and through all witt
a roar louder than that of the train
the river torrent rushes.
At last the train nears its destina
tion. Hanging bridges OF ropes an
planks form a passage over the rive
to the mountain trails, and here an
there are seen the openings to tn
treasure vaults. The pick of the pros
IpeCtor sounds family from the heights
white tent CLEANS through the tree
or a little log cabin is seen perche
in a mountain cleft. Then around ar
other curve aud the smelters. tn
mills. the long fair business street
of the San Juan mining center ar
reached and we are in Silverton. tn
= far-famed mining camp Of the wester
+ mountains. PAULINE.