| Show THE PACIFIC COAST AND CANADA I 1 left salt lake city august 1896 t 7 P ln in company with president lorenzo snow dinrie J snow my parents barents and elder william salmon on ft a tour to california and canarain Can adain quest of health and recreation at ogden we located ourselves comfortably in the sleeper ariosa on arising the following morning at nothing could be seen been but a wilderness of sagebrush only r relieved believed during the day by short stops at tte the little towns terrace elko carlin and smaller stations alter after passing an another after night we found ourselves ap preaching Pro ro aching a pretty little place fort 4 casto asto which is situated among the foot nils lillis L on the river bank our n at place V of interest was the attractive and important cita of sacramento the capital of california the announcement that oakland had been reached occasioned hasty preparations for leaving the train and to be ferried across the bay enjoying the abing ocean breeze reeze on landing in san francisco alcisco we took a carriage and were daiv driven through some of the principal streets of the city to the colonial hotel where we secured pleasant accommodations in the afternoon I 1 met and conversed with a strange gentleman who expressed much interest in our principles and people in I 1 the evening in in company with ith elder eider salmon I 1 visited the columbia theater and witnessed a very interesting play the gold mine the next morning henry S tanner president ot the california mig mission sion called and in company with him we visited the cliff house situated on the shore of the pacific about nine miles distant many interesting objects are to be s seen e on here among the most important are the sutro baths museum conservatory atory and numerous seals climbing up and down the rocks in the vicinity while mile listening to beautiful strains of music and deeply interested in other attractions tr our attention was suddenly drawn towards an object which proved to be a man who unfortunately had bad been carried 0 out ut into the ocean by the force of an all undercurrent immediately the alarm was given several volunteers came forward and plunged into the water but were beaten back by the angry burt while the drowning man was being carried farther and farther out to sea after several unsuccessful attempts the only man who had not been beaten back and discouraged with a daring leap from a cragged peak cleared the burt and reached the drowning man with whom he be struggled to the shore amid the cheers of the excited spectators the next place visited was the far famed golden gate park which covers an area of 1300 beautified by well veil kept lawns artificial lakes rare flowers and trees a museum conservatory chil drens play ground animals birds etc a most desirable resort for the thousands who visit the charming walks drives and grounds specially prepared for bicy clista friendly visits in the evening completed the day in the morning we breakfasted at the delmonico and again crossed the bay having decided to spend the day in oakland celebrated for its delightful climate beautiful dwellings made doubly attractive by toe the va nety of flowers and ornamental shrubbery to be seen on every hand th the 40 40 residents are fortunate to dwell amid such charming surroundings the evening was devoted to witnessing the benefit of the doubt performed by a strong cast of players at the baldwin the most celebrated th theater in san francisco saturday was quietly spent at home until evening when we attended the opera the bohemian girl at atthe the tivoli sunday we attended services held by the latter day saints in the pythian hall next day brief visits were made to the city hall and places connected with the shocking murder of blanche lamont lament on our return to the hotel we received a visit from my brother mortimer who is a favorite actor at Moro Mo roscos grand opera house where we enjoyed his creditable rendition of an important part in the play that evening the following lowing lol evening we accepted president tanners invitation to accorn pany him to china chida town where chinese are located while walking along the very narrow sidewalks we peered into filthy shops ot of all kinds hundreds of these people can be seen in their dens smoking opium the joss housie house their place of worship now claims our attention it contains many images and idols with lamps in which incense is kept constantly burning the decorations of carved work are very beautiful we were entertained a few moments in one of their theaters and also stopped to listen to a chinese concert of the salvation army we stepped into the leading restaurant where a least feast was being prepared everything here is remarkable for its decorations and cleanliness after purchasing a few souvenirs from their curio stores we returned to the hotel next day we were pleased and surprised to learn of the presence in the city of president woodruff wife and son and president george Q cannon and wife who were visited at ane palace hotel on august we boarded the steamer walla walla for victoria after regretfully gret giet fully bidding E der salmon good by he was to talethe take the next train tor for salt lake city we were somewhat deprived ot of enjoying the beauties and pleasures of au an ocean voyage through having to suffer the usual sea sickness we arrived at victoria having spent two nights and two days in traveling goo miles on the pacific we were here transferred from the walla walla to another boat the charmer bound for vancouver miles distant where we enjoyed a grateful rest of several hours before resuming our journey over the canadian pacific railway after leaving vancouver the next objects of interest were gigantic trees twenty thirty and even forty feet in circumference and at several places arr are heavily wooded shores dotted with mills and villages there were also ocean steamships loaded with sawn timber for all parts ot of the world we also can see snow tipped mountains beautiful in form and color which are reflected in the mirror like waters below we soon arrived at westminster junction on the fraser river the town is eight and has a population of there are handsome build ings and this place is the headquarters of the salmon canning industry it also has large saw mills and numerous other large establishments we still go on frequently seeing immense trees the usual size of which is indicated by the enormous stumps near the railway we follow up the fraser river which is is now a smooth and mighty stream mount baker can be seen rising 1400 feet above the railway level and fifty miles away alter after passing ruby creek we often see vegetation of all kinds the canyon widens and is soon succeeded by a broad level valley with rich soil and heavy timber we arrive at hope which was formerly an attractive place for miners and ranchmen ranchman ranch men mountains of great height can be seen on all sides and on the opposite bank is a little village where a house shows the ence of who can be seen washing gold on the river bank soon the river makes an abrupt turn to the left and the railway disappears disappear into a long tunnel and again joins the stream enormous dins seem to bar the way so it seems hardly possible tor for the train to pass through the scenery from yale to zurn is almost startling in its grandeur the great river is forced between walls of black rocks and is seen hundreds of feet below rushing madly teaming foaming and roaring over massive rocky obstructions after leaving north bond bend where there is a charming little hotel we see huts of t the h e chinese and indian farms and villages three immense engines force the train to the height of a thousand feet above and one is almost afraid to gaze at the angry waters be neath we cross the frazer river on a steel bridge high above the water and then rush inlo a tunnel and reach cisco we next enter thompson canyon where the scenery almost defies description A little brook is found here where trout may be caught then high dins cliffs streaked with red and suddenly followed by grassy slopes ot of green the beautiful colors blending or contrasting is such an enchanting enchant enchanting int sight bight that it can never ever be forgotten we ve pass through many tunnels foil following cwi ng in in succession and pretty little lakes lake s of clear water with picturesque mountains in the background the valley broadens ana and the eye which has become accustomed accustom eld ea to rugged mountains and uninhabited places is gladdened by the sight of grass fields little cabins and farm houses soon the columbia river is reached and crossed upon a bridge halt half a mile long in the selkirk mountains we pass here a terrible looking narrow place which is only wide enough for the train to pass through and seluis to have been prepared solely for its use high mountains rise abruptly on each side throughout the canyon the highest place here is it at summit lake eight miles from the columbia and feet set above the level of the river revel stoke is reached the town is situated oil OB the river bank here the mining industry is very extensively carried on it is the centre of the rich slocan silver after leaving revelstoke Revel stoke the narrow valley again becomes a gorge and the river and railroad dispute the passage through a chasm with vertical rocky walls standing but ten yards a part lust just before reaching twin butte a beautiful peak can be seen it is called leaving here we enter albert canyon and a remarkably striking place is where the river is seen teet feet below the railway compressed into and settling and boiling through a flume dc scarcely arcely twenty teet feet wide the train stops here a few minutes to allow passengers to gaze at the magnificent scenery next we come to the river not very large but very pretty it is oi of a pea green color still continuing on we reach the loop where the line makes several turns and twists we soon reach the glacier house where there is a beautiful hotel of swiss design owned by the railroad company with very nice accommodations from here can be seen the great glacier ot of glistening snow and ice also another peak named after sir donald smith the chief promoter of the C P railway these are very beautiful ml and one can study them for hours we are soon dashing along at high speed and pass through many snow sheds and dark tunnels then coming into the light we look at the valley below where can be seen the shining water winding its way around little islands which are dense with lofty trees after passing rogers pass mt macdonald towers a mile and a half above the railroad its base is but a stones throw distance it is immense and yet so near that one is overwhelmed with its grandeur there is also mt hermit where the figure of a man and dog on the edge of one of the crags shape themselves out of the rocks and from this peculiarity comes the name of hermit to the mountain the snow sheds which we pass through were built at vast expense to the company they are constructed of massive timber bolted together backed with rock and fitted into the mountain sides in such a manner as to defy a most terrific avalanche A little farther on the river river is one thousand feet below appearing as a silver thread winding its way through the narrow forested valley Occasion occasionally alig the beautiful crystal like waters can be e seen tailing falling from the high mountains on either sice still a little farther eight peaks can be counted the last of which is sir donald in the lead the greatest and loftiest loft iest railway bridge in the world is that which crosses stony creek a noisy little stream flowing in in the botton of a V shaped channel wo feet below the rails this is the most striking feature yet seen the train passes first over the columbia and one is id perfectly enraptured with the grandeur and beauty of the scenery and then crosses back again repeating this several times the train twists and turns in every direction with vast mountains rising to one thousand feet in height on each side and within a stones throw from wall to wall the rhe noise from the roaring river river below one can never forget as the train passes through this gorge at a very rapid speed then we reach field a pretty little place where the railroad company has a beautiful hotel surrounded with green grass flowers and two pretta fountains from from here can be seen the van horne home mountains on the right and the otter tail mountains on the left this is is a very attractive place for tourists to stop at it as there is a little lake adjacent where h ere fish can be caught A few miles farther is mt stephen feet above the valley and near by is a green glacier sw feet in thickness here also can be seen a silver lead mine on the side of the mountains many little stations are passed before reaching bauff all along one is greeted by the grandeur of the mountains valleys rivers and lakes sur rounded by trees and beautiful ferns after leaving bauff until reaching medicine flat fla we still gaze in in wonderment and surprise at the beautiful elevations streaked and capped with snow and ice our natures cannot first appreciate preci ate the exquisite grandeur of these peaks which seem on their way to heaven As we gaze the gauzy mist passes over and they have vanished after traveling nearly miles since leaving salt lake city we reach lethbridge and after awakening from our slumber are almost bewildered to find ourselves in such a changed and barren country no trees nor beautiful mountains which we had become so accustomed cus tomed to see after rid riding ing over prairies for about fifty miles we are here in cardston bardston Card ston alberta canada where there are many cultivated farms and which pleases us most of an all we find friends who welcome us and do everything thin I 1 possible to make us happy and comfortable comfortable MABELLE SNOW |
