The Holt County sentinel., 1912-11-01
From r. Schlotzhauer.

Messrs. Dobyns & Curry:-We ar
rived safely in Los Angeles, Wednes-
nay, October III, somewhat tired from
the long journey. but always ready for
hash. We took the II. L. NJ. In Kan.
sas City at $50, October 10; passed
through Holt county: crossed the
river at Rulo. when we got into
very heavy rainstorm. which lasted
most Of the afternoon, and which also
caused our train to be late about six
and a half hours. for which we we're
very sorry. as We thought We had our
journey mapped out so we would pass
through Royal Gorge and over Ten
nessee Pass at daylight. Al Denver
We were hooked onto special that
had been held In waiting. we
having, tbrough our delay, missed the
regular u. h X. q. We did not stop
over in Denver, but went through to
salt Lake City. The trip through
the mountains was grand. We passed
Palm Lake and Castle Rock, expect
Ing to pass through Royal Gorge be.
fore night would overtake us. bu,
were disappointed by delays, as We
were special and had to give way for
regular trains. We struck the Gorge
about = O'Clock. I tried to get a
glimpse of the Gorge, but owing to
the darkness and night having over
taken us, found II impossible. by
looking straight up I could see stars,
but that was all. ! disremember now
the height to the top Of the noun.
tain. but II was several thousand feet.
We next went over Tennessee Pass,
which l. ll,237 feet above sea level.
In going over the Pass we went
through six inhces Of snow. Ourtrip
through the mountains was very de-
lightful and one taking his first trip
through would wonder how people liy-
ing at the foot Of a steep mountain,
impossible for any one to climb, could
make living with no available tilla-
BILE land except miles away, and yet
there are small huts scattered all
along through the mountains.
Through Nevada and Eastern Cali
fornia Se passed through some OF the
most beautiful pine forests, witlsaw-
mills scattered through, turning out
millions Of fee, Of lumber.
California certainly has q large area
Of level farming lands, which not only
produce fruits and vegetables but
corn and alfalfa In abundance. We
found roastingears on the markets In
all Of the cities We stopped. Vegeta.
bles here are much cheaper than In
Missouri. Everything here IL sold by
the pound. including apples, pears,
potatoes in fact, everything. II you
80 to q fruit stand and ask for 8 or 10
cents worth Of apples they weigh
them out to you. We bought Cali
fornia red grapes four pounds for .
dime. We were surprised At the
amount Of business being done In
these Western cities. We thought
Kansas City was q large city! but II
does not compare with Frisco, Los
Angeles: In fact, any Of the cities !
have seen on the coast. By placing
California In the Progressive column,
you are placing 1t where II belongs In
every way. Los Angeles Is now put
ting In a water supply, the cost Of
which Is estimated at $4,000. 900.
They are tapping Owen Valley rivers,
a distance Of two hundred miles up In
the mountains. Their supply pipe Is
twelve feet In diameter. They have
TO tunnel through several mountains.
They have been working for some
time and expect to reach this city by
March |. The water will he supplied
from rivers that are supplied 10y
mountain springs and snow from
mountain tops.
There are some Of the most beauti-
ful homes In Los Angeles ! ever saw
and especially In Pasadena; yards COW
cred with flowers and ferns: the
southwest. west and northwest seem
the most preferable parts Of the city.
Please send paper To 2,Gi1 Romeo
street, Los Angeles, Cal, We are all
feeling fine. always ready for meals.
] am sleeping under a sheet. two
blankets and q cover-lid and feel lust
comfortably warm. and while the
nights seem quite cool. Vegetation
OF all kinds seems more thrifty than
In Missouri, which you know is the
banner state Of the Middle West.
Best wishes to all inqu!ring friends.
Sincerely,
u. SCHLOTZHArER.
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