The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1905-07-18
ENROUTE TO CANADA.
From Baltimore to Toronto-De-
lightful Scenery-Niagara Falls.

caving Baltimore on the 3 and O.
in special coach that was provided
for the South Carolina delegation. we
arrived safely at Philadelphia. and
soon were under the good care OF
the courteous and thoughtful Mr..
Noble. s. P. a. of the Lehigh Valley,
who took great pains to see that Our
comfort was safeguarded. by sending
all the way as far as Buffalo. with us,
NJ. Kirkpatrick. high official whose
interest in as never abated. In addition
to this. as we had two hours StopOver
in Philadelphia. Mr.. Noble sent a
special representative with us to old
independence hall. where several OF
our party got their first glimpse OF
both Independence and CARPENTER 5
halls. which figured so prominently
in the days Of the Revolution. Lib
erty Bell was at home. and we telt
thrill OF JOY as we looked upon that
massive bell that r,ng out loudly and
long as the brave men OF I776 de-
clared for liberty and autonomy.
We readily recalled the past and the
part thar our forefathers shared in
the general upheaval against British
rule. and felt no little pride III the
fact that we were descendants of the
heroes OF Eutaw Springs. OF Cowpens,
OF Kings Mountain. OF the selse OF
Charleston and OF other engagements
that were the turning points in the arbl
trament of arms for freedom and the
right OF elf-government.
OF course we travelled over the Le-
high Valley road from Philadelphia
to Niagara. and enjoyed the beautl-
ful mountain views, the wooded land
scape. the ever changing scenes OF
woodland and streamle:, all thrilling,
all inspiring. until we arrived next
day at Niagara Falls. Night ap-
preaching, some retired 10 their
ber1hs for meditation and repose,
while others remained up, keeping
vigil till the midnight hour. in order
to look from the observation car as
the train. ascends the towering noun
tain upon Wilkesbarre SO resplendent
in exquisite illumination. creating
scene that was charming to behold.
1t is one OF the principal sights en-
route, and the weary traveller laughs
tired nature into belief that it is
worth the while, which is true. The
train winds around and around the
mountain, giving different views, as
the iron horse descends with its load
OF precious human freight, and as the
CITY recedes in proportion as we we
speed on our journey distance lending
enchanoment to the view until at
last our eyes no longer feast upon this
scenc OF bewildering beauty. Wilkes
barre. Pennsy lvania is in the heart
Of the coal regions. and here is min
ed in almost endless quantity. anthra-
cite coal which is supplied to every
quarter. Now dim night is upon lis.
and our tired bodies seek the rest so
essential inr the next days Journey
3nd ST. III quest III our several apart
:nentS. we bid each other bon nolr
and are lulled 70 slumber by the
mountain zephyrS that play about our
windows. Presto change. 1t is now
$50 \. NJ. and we awake TO find our
selves at a Standstill. near a small
civ. Savre. n. Y. where we have
Seen about five hours. altogether un-
conscious OF our situation: owing TO
washout ahead Of us, we were COM
pelled 10 halt until at last we are
taken over the D. and l.. and Erie
railroad, a greater distance than
scheduled. Six hours behind time and
no breakfast in sight! Conditions
are not encouraging but Christian
patience Sustains us. and We make the
most Of our uninviting environment.