Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-09-15


journ in the fair land Of Nor.
way during July and August
may we'll be recommended to
pay a visit to that country during
June. In that month nature has not
long awakened from her winter tor
por. In the fertile valleys where but
little snow falls the fields are al
ready covered with long grasses, the
meadows are gay with profusion OF
wild flowers and the trees and shrubs
are assuming a fresher foliage. The
thrifty, hard-working peasants are en-
gagged in cutting for their first hay
crop, the grass being hung to dry on
quaint fences of wood and wire, look
Ing for all the world like elongated
clothes horses. Men and women have
assembled the mountainside, where
here and there tiny cottages and farms
can be discerned. Here, during the
all too brief summer, scant crop can
be secured for winter needs. The
SHOWS which have fallen during the
dark months following the break up
of the fine weather, are melting In
all directions-on mountain top and
on the steep cliffs overhanging the
Iiords. Avalanches of snow and Ice
occasionally slide from lofty heights,
and silvery cascades are rushing to
all the streams feeding the clif-tn'
closed lakes and long inlets from the
sea. From the deck Of the steamer
slowly making her way along the mar
row winding ford can be seen what
IN the distance looks like thin threads
Of water coming down the precipitous
sides of the mountains several thou
sand Of feet in altitude, but which on
near approach resolve themselves into
foaming torrents. Brilliant sunshine
often favors tn traveller throughout
the long day. This year the summer
suns have early blessed this land Of
smiles and tears, so that vegetation is
unusually forward, and the snow on
the lower levels has we'll nigh dis
appeared. On the higher cliffs and
in ravines where the rays Of the sun
enter but for a short time there is still
much left OF the winter mantle-snow
Aelds In some districts extending over
many miles of country and In others
remaining only in patches that stand
out boldly against the dark rocks. In
June the charm Of the sunsets must
appeal to every eye. There Is no real
might; the sun sets in ruddy splen-
dor, throwing a roseate glow on the
opposite mountain top, followed by
varying opalescent tints filling the
western horizon and merging and
changing into faint twilight till in q
brief period the day once more breaks
and the sun again bids the heart re-
1oice.
Facilities for Tourists.
During recent years great advances
have been made in the provision Of &C
Iccmmodation for the eVer-increasing
number Of tourists who make so
Iourn-long or short-in Norway.
Huge vessels of the leading steamship
companies convey thousands Of visit
ors each summer. Some Of the steam
ers 20 as far as the North cape or
lSpitEbergen, but a trip Of a weeks
duration as far even as Molde will
AFFORD to the pleasure seeker a period
of much enjoyment and convey an in
effacable impression Of the charming
scenery passed during the voyage.
Stops Of varying duration are made
70 enable the passengers to take ex-
lcursions ashore, on foot or by the
,stoIkjae-res drawn by sure-f0oted
ponies.
Bergen, which IL to the traveller In
NORWAY what oban Is to the tourist
Nm the western waters Of Scotland. has
this year an addition to its ordinary
atfracuons In a well-arranged exhibi-
ltIon Of industries and arts, which also
lriv6s an excellent opportunity Of gain
M a knowledge Of what Norway can
aford IN the way Of touring and sport
The exhibition grounds are situated
heRird the quay from which the steam
rrr for England leave, and every
rfrnntags has been taken Of the
natural beauties Of the site. Hard
~ als ne famous hsh markets ana