The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1915-04-22
TRIP FROM OAKLAND TO UTAH
Description Of Trip nade to the
Pacific Coast,
FIRST LETTER.

routes and trains to the west. he may
go via Cincinnati and st. Louis or by
way of Bellair and Chicago. The first
named route was selected.
Leaving Oakland at 1918 p. m, one
reaches Cincinnati about sos a. M,
and has time for good breakfast in
the dining room of the Union depot.
This city is one of much interest, with
IN the corporate lines are numerous
hills covered with handsome residences.
There are several public parks or
woods" a splendid 200" The
street car system extends everywhere
and afford splendid view of the city.
AT 900 a. M, the train is taken for
St. Louis. most enjoyable day light
ride through rich farming country
and by number of large manufactur-
ing cities; ride of 339 miles on a steel
train. 1t is six O'Clock when the train
pulls into the splendid, large, cheerful
union depot at St. Louis.
Here an enjoyable day was spent in
sight seeing, Oakland and Mountain
Lake Park are patronized by St.
Louisians. From here we travel to
Kansas City and have the free use of a
reclining chair car. Leaving the sta
ton about 8 p. M, we arrive in Kansas
city at about the same hour in the
morning. Here are located the great
packing houses of the nation whose
products are shipped to all parts of the
world.
Kansas City. Kansas, and Kansas
City, Missouri join each other. An en-
terprislng boozer built saloon in
Kansas City, but extending over into
Kansas City, Kansas, about ten feet.
He had his bar on the Missouri side, so
that he could supply the thirsty people
of Kansas, it being dry territory. For
a time he did a Furnishing business,
but way was found to end his bust
ness after time.
Here the Union Pacific road was
taken for Denver. A daylight ride
was enjoyed through Kansas, one of the
great states of this country. In farm
ing, in educational and in industrial
pursuits among the foremost in the
union. especially has it reputation for
educational advantages.
The capital, Topeka, is about two
hours ride through beautiful, wealthy
farming country. For more than
quarter of century has the State been
blessed with prohibition and because of
the Punishment of liquor has become a
wealthy state, state of most charm
ing homes, both in the town and coun-
try 1t is not an uncommon sight to
see twenty or more automobiles stand
at the country church yard during the
hours of service. Drunkenness and
pauperism Is almost unknown.
For hours and hours you ride through
what was once known as the Great
American Desert, now rich prairie
farms and cattle ranches. Once the
home of the wild Indian and Indian
wars, now the land of peace, plenty
and prosperity.
At Manhattan the United States
government has a large cavalry fort
and training school. A State Agricul-
tural school is also located here. We
are now passing through the wheat
belt Of the State.
Clay Centre and Salina are two pros
porous towns and great shipping points
At the latter place is Methodist Uni
versity. Shortly after leaving Salina
night overtakes US and we awake in
Denver, Colorado.
We take the Denver and Rio Grande
Railway for Salt Lake City, known as
the scenic route to that Mormon city.
The ride is delightful one, one never
to be forgotten because of its pictur-
esque scenery, the majestic mountains,
gorgeous canyons and beautiful rivers:
Its daring pieces of engineering to get
over the mountains; curves, loors. I'D
and down grades, through snow sheds,
along great precipices; one continued
feast on Gods wonderful, glorious Gre
alton in this mountain fastness. 1t
was in the month of August when we
crossed the mountain at Marshall's pass,
yet midwinter was about US, snow cap
ped mountain peaks and snow along the
railroad tracks in abundance.
Of the canyons we have not the
ability to write. Our supply of adjec
tives, of a descriptive charter, is not
sufficient for the task. AS we gaze
upon the scene one is lost in amaze
ment. One surprise after another
greets US. We look and wonder. Beau
tlful! Grand! Magnificent You hear
from all parts of the pullman sleeper.
Isn't it wonderful? Like the sweet
singer of Israel, we are led to exclaim,
The heavens declare the glory of God
and the earth shows forth his handi
work. "
Soon the.day is ended and the night
cometh, A good nights rest is enjoyed
and the new day finds US in Utah-the
home of Mormonism, the twin relic OF
slavery. The scenery hac cbon1ad