The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-02-16
Knox Co. Man and Wife are
Revelling in the Climate of
the Sun-Kissed California


came known in 1859. AS we rode
along we saw the mount Of the Holy
Cross. We passed through tunnel af-
ter tunnel, darkness again for mo-
ment, then the blue sky above us. We
went through the postern gate, abso-
lutte unmitigated blackness of dark
ness. This is the deepest dungeon
meath the castle moat, but soon again
we saw the blessed light and there be-
fore us lies the city Of Glenwood
Springs. A little further on we saw
the Vulcan mine. where 50 men were
killed in 1899 and 3S in 1914 by explo-
sions. Their bodies are back in the
mine three miles and have never been
recovered.
The trip over the great mountains
] of Colorado and Utah through all the
wild magnificence Of its scenery. No
one could satisfactorily describe to
you the slow climbing of the huge
! train up around over the mountains
amid the wild scenery which made our
eyes fairly bulge with wonder. All
! we ever read or heard of had givenns
/ no idea of its real grandeur.
! Jan. u, we arrived in Salt Lake CT
| ty. and spent few hours in the Nor
mon square Of 20 acres. 1t is a great
attraction for the tourist. Here are sit
uated the Mormon temple, tabernacle
1 and assembly hall The tabernacle
/ is immense in size, the roof resem-
bling an upturned boat, and is visible
from nearly every part of the city.
The temple is, with a single exception
( equal to St. Patrick's Cathedral in
New York. It is said TO be the grand
est and costliest structure in this coun-
try. 1t was begun in 1853, completed
in 1893, and cost over s6,000,000 It
is 200 feet long. 100 feet wide and
100 feet high, with four towers, one
at each corner 22O feet high. The walls
are 10 feet thick and it is built wholly
Of snow-white granite. We also saw
the home where Brigham Young lived.
We spent a few hours i'm the state cap
itol OF Utah This building is built
OF Georgia marble We were in the
governors reception room and saw
a rug 22x45 made in Scotland; cost
$1,000.
The furniture in this room was Cir
cassian walnut. The walls were vel
vet. The total cost Of furniture in
this room was $50. O.OO0-eight windows
that cost $500 each. Our next place
Of interest was the Great Salt lake
We Travelled u miles over this lake
/ was told that il is % per cent salt
Ian. 90, We arrived at Oakland, Cal,
and spent a few minutes there. We
took the boat for San Francisco, the
queen city OF the west. Another day
OF delightful experience was spent.
Had an auto ride over the city, went
out and saw Golden-Gate Park; also
the Golden Gate. a passage one mile
wide forming the entrance to the Bay
. Of San Francisco. II is defended by
two large forts, one inside and one
out side. The Cliff house and Seal
Rock are OF interest. We also visited
the ground where the fair was last
year Parts of the buildings are still
|; there.
, The auto is the vehicle of the hour
out here. over 25O,0OO were licensed
in California last year. 1t is claimed
= that there are more autos in California
. I - T. Ill Of
/ Our next trip was to Los Angeles.
! Passing down the line We saw the
great ranch of Henry Miller,>claimed
: TO be the largest in California, also the
b san Juan vaIley-5O.OOO carloads OF
, apples were shipped from here last
3 fall. We saw miles OF the Pacific
p ocean
Arrived at Los Angeles Jan. %
, This is called the Empire City Of the
. west. a city Of i50.Os6 population The
neighbOring country is richly produc
b tive section that raises pretty nearly
p everything under the sun. ] only wish
r I I could toss a few Of these big fine
/ / oranges over to each Of my friends in
2 old Knox along with an armful ol
Z lilies and roses. One can live much
1 cheaper here than in Ohio. Feb. 2. We
+ visited Pasadena, one Of the lOvelies
: towns Ee have seen II was sheeI
E ranch in 1875 and is now the paradise
2 Of fruits and flowers I saw no mor'
{ pleasant or more interesting drives
r than those along the broad. palm-line'
e avenues OF Pasadena. There are cen
{ tury plants. fig trees. pepper trees. rub
0 Der trees and ancient live oaks As
5 place Of residence. know Of no NOR
r charming city than Pasadena ThOs'
4 I0. 90 inhabitants have every reasoI
e TO congratulate themselves that thet
h lives have fallen in such a pleasan
4 place
\ The climate of southern CalifOrni
q Is wonderful The Sierrzs are elothe'
r v-5rk snow and the lawns bloomin