BANCROFT LIBRARY 4- THE LIBRARY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA Nine Thousand Miles On A Pullman Train AN ACCOUNT OF A Tour of Railroad Conductors FROM PHILADELPHIA TO THE PACIFIC COAST AND RETURN BY M. M. SHAW PHILADELPHIA ALLEN, LANE & SCOTT, PRINTERS AND PUBLISHERS Nos. 1211-13 Clover Street 1898 Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1898, BY M. M. SHAW, In the office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington. o !/ NO RO TO THE TRUE AND LOYAL WOMEN OF OUR PARTY, THE BELOVED AND CHERISHED COMPANIONS OF OUR HEARTHS AND HOMES, THIS BOOK IS AFFECTIONATELY DEDICATED. V'KAJHIU 1 ^0 JVC) MA INDEX TO ILLUSTRATIONS. M. M. Shaw Frontispiece. George W. Boyd, Assistant General Passenger Agent, Pennsylvania Railroad Face page 6 Broad Street Station, Philadelphia " 12 A Pullman Dining Car " 16 C. E. Wyman, Chairman of the Committee " 18 A Pullman Sleeping Car " 22 Sang Hollow on the Conemaugh, Pennsylvania Railroad, " 28 At Effingham, Illinois " 34 Leaving Longview Junction, Texas " 34 At Fort Worth, Texas " 36 O. H. Bacon, Conductor Texas and Pacific Railway . . " 38 A Group at Van Horn, Texas " 40 Tom McDonald and Fred Beach " 40 Myrtle Taylor on a Bronco " 42 Residence of Jacob Hand, Sierra Blanca, Texas .... " 42 Flooded District, Alfalfa, Texas " 52 Wrecked by Train Robbers on Southern Pacific Railway, " 52 William J. Maxwell, of the Committee " 56 Col. Si Ryan " 60 Arizona Landscape " 66 " Yuma Bill," Indian Chief at Yuma, over 100 years old, " 66 The California Poppy " 68 A Cluster of Navel Oranges, California " 72 Winter in Southern California " 74 Brookside Avenue, Redlands, California " 76 San Gabriel Mission, California " 78 Giant Palms on the road to San Gabriel " 78 An Avenue in Pasadena, California " 80 Great Cable Incline, Mt. Lowe Railway " 82 Echo Mountain House and Car on the 48 Per Cent. Grade, Mt. Lowe Railway 84 Mt. Lowe Railway, California " 86 Circular Bridge, Mt. Lowe Railway, California " 88 Ye Alpine Tavern, Mt. Lowe, California " 90 T. S. C. Lowe " 92 George W. Brown, of the Committee " 98 New Cliff House and Seal Rocks, San Francisco, Cal. . " 102 Parapet, Sutro Heights, San Francisco, Cal " 104 INDEX TO ILLUSTRATIONS. John H. Reagan, of the Committee Face page 112 Hercules' Pillars, Columbia River, Oregon " 120 The Columbia River " 124 J. P. O'Brien, Superintendent Rail Lines,- Oregon Rail- road and Navigation Company " 126 Mt. Adams, Washington " 128 Mt. St. Helens, from Portland, Oregon " 128 Multnomah Falls, Oregon " 130 Along the Columbia River " 132 C Street, Tacoma, Washington " 134 Bridge, Point Defiance Park, Tacoma, Washington ... " 134 Latourelle Falls, Oregon " 136 The Hobo Passenger " 138 Crossing Columbia River on the "Tacoma" " 138 Elevator A, Tacoma, Washington " 140 Shore of Lake Pend d'Oreille at Hope, Idaho .... " 140 Spokane Falls, Spokane, Washington " 142 Spokane, Washington " 142 W. B. Hale, Conductor Northern Pacific Railway . ... " 144 " Dan," Salt Lake City Railroad Station, Utah .... " 154 Grave of Brigham Young, Salt Lake City, Utah .... " 154 The Mormon Temple and Square, Salt Lake City, Utah, " 160 Chas. E. Hooper, of the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad, " 166 Bathing Pool at Glen wood Springs, Colorado " 168 In the Pool at Glenwood Springs " 168 Walter W. Terry, of the Committee " 174 Colonel and Mrs. Mitchell at Marshall Pass " 178 The "Committee" at Marshall Pass " 178 The Royal Gorge and the Hanging Bridge, Grand Canon of the Arkansas " 182 Ascent of Pike's Peak by Manitou and Pike's Peak Rail- road (cog wheel) " 184 Gateway to the Garden of the Gods, Colorado ; Pike's Peak in the Distance " 186 On Pike's Peak Altitude, 14,147 feet " 188 Bride and Groom at Balance Rock, Garden of the Gods, Colorado " 190 Manitou Springs, Colorado " 192 Bachelors and Burros in the Garden of the Gods ... " 196 " Who are we ? Who are we ? P. P. C. ! Cooks, Waiters, and Porters of the O. R. C. !" " 202 The "232." McCook, Nebraska . " 202 INTRODUCTION. THE writer is not sure that this work will give satis- tion to his many friends who have asked for it; the ex- perience of one is not the experience of all, and many incidents will be remembered, undoubtedly, by different members of the party that are not mentioned in these pages, from the fact that they are unknown to the narrator, not having come under his observation. The difficulty lies in producing an account of our trip from personal notes that will meet the expectation of all. The chief object of this book is to furnish interesting in- formation relative to the party's whereabouts from day to day, giving the names of many kind friends who did so much toward making cur journey an interesting and happy one, and who will ever be remembered with feel- ings of the highest regard by each member of the party. The writer has no apology to offer to critics. Geo- graphical inaccuracies and grammatical inconsistencies can either be accepted or overlooked, at the pleasure of the reader, whom the author hopes will be charitable enough to believe that he believes what he has written, whether it is true or not. (3) 4 NINE THOUSAND MILES Shortly after the meeting of the twenty-fifth session of the Grand Division of the Order of Railway Conductors at Atlanta, Ga., in May, 1895, a few of the Pennsylvania Railroad conductors running into Broad Street Station, Philadelphia, got together and started a movement to- ward the organization of a party to visit the twenty-sixth session, in Los Angeles, Cal., in May, 1897. Mr. Chas. E. Wyman was chosen president and manager and Mr. Wm. J. Maxwell secretary and treasurer of the club. It was known as the Pennsylvania Railroad Conductors' Excursion. Meetings were held from time to time to complete the organization, formulate plans, and perfect arrangements, and George H. Holgate, Esq., president of the Association of American Inventors, kindly gave the use of his large, comfortable office in the Betz Build- ing, on Broad Street, Philadelphia, for this purpose. A friend of Manager Wyman designed an unique and handsome card, which was submitted to Stephen Greene, Esq., who lithographed and printed several thousand and generously presented them to the excursion. The committee called at th% clothing establishment of Wana- maker & Brown, Sixth and Market Streets, to purchase tourist caps for use of the party on the trip, and were liberally provided with all they wanted, free of cost, by the kind and generous members of the firm. The officials of the Pennsylvania Railroad looked with favor upon the scheme, and it was largely due to their kindly efforts and influence that the excursion was such a grand success. ON A PULLMAN TRAIN. 5 Mr. George W. Boyd, Assistant General Passenger Agent, interested himself greatly in our trip, and under his direction the Tourist Department outlined and ar- ranged the itinerary, which was printed in neat form and presented to the party by Allen, Lane & Scott. This itinerary is published in these pages in its original form, and while the route was adhered to it will be noticed we ran about three days late, delayed by a washout east of El Paso. Many of the illustrations in this book were prepared from photographs taken by members of the party, also from photographs kindly presented to the author by Prof. T. S. C. Lowe. We are also indebted to the Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company, Northern Pacific Railway Company, and Denver and Rio Grande Railroad Company for illustrations of scenery along their lines. Our treatment by officers of the Pullman Company was extremely satisfactory, their generosity being highly appreciated. To one and all of these gentlemen who so kindly contributed toward our happiness and pleasure the Pennsylvania Railroad Conductors' Excursion gives, through the writer, a rousing vote of thanks. M. M. S. GEO. W. BOYD, ASSISTANT GENERAL PASSENGER AGENT, PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD COMPANY. DETAILED TIME-TABLE AND CONDENSED ITINERARY OF THE PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD CONDUCTORS' TOUR TO THE GOLDEN GATE. Miles SATURDAY, MAY 8, 1897. from Philad'a. Via Pennsylvania Railroad. Lv. Philadelphia, Pa (Eastern time] 10.30 A.M. 354 Ar. Pittsburgh, Pa " 8.15 P. M. " Pittsburgh, Pa (Central time) 7.15 " Via Pennsylvania Lines. Lv. Pittsburgh, Pa " 7.30 " SUNDAY, MAY 9, 1897. Via Pennsylvania Lines. 728 Ar. Indianapolis, Ind. . ... . ( Central time) 7.00 A. M. Via Vandalia Line. Lv. Indianapolis, Ind 7.10 " 968 Ar. St. Louis, Mo " 1.40 P. M. Via St. Louis, Iron Mountain & Southern Railway. Lv. St. Louis, Mo (Central time) 8.15 " MONDAY, MAY 10, 1897. Via St. Louis, Iron Mountain & Southern Railway. 1313 Ar. Little Rock, Ark (Central lime) 7.10 A.M. 1458 " Texarkana, Tex " 12.35 p. M. Via Texas & Pacific Railway. Lv. Texarkana, Tex " 1.05 " 1711 Ar. Fort Worth, Tex " 9.24 " TUESDAY, MAY n, 1897. Via Texas & Pacific Railway. 2326 Ar. El Paso, Tex (Central time) 9.25 " (At El Paso Central time changes to Pacific time, two hours slower.) (7) 8 NINE THOUSAND MILES Miles WEDNESDAY, MAY 12, 1897. from Philad'a. Via Southern Pacific Company. Lv. El Paso, Tex (Pacific time} 8.00 A. M. 2414 Ar. Deming, N. M " n.oo " 2638 " Tucson, N. M " 7.00 p. M. THURSDAY, MAY 13, 1897. Via Southern Pacific Company. 3008 Ar. Indio, Cal (Pacific time] 7.00 A. M. 3138 " Los Angeles, Cal " 12.00 NOON. Train to be sidetracked for occupancy. MONDAY, MAY 17, 1897. Via Southern Pacific Company. 3138 Lv. Los Angeles, Cal (Pacific time] 2.00 p. M. TUESDAY, MAY 18, 1897. Via Southern Pacific Company. 3585 Ar. San Francisco, Cal (Pacific time] 10.00 A. M. THURSDAY, MAY 20, 1897. Via Southern Pacific Company. Lv. San Francisco, Cal (Pacific time} 7.00 p. M. SATURDAY, MAY 22, 1897. Via Southern Pacific Company. 4357 Ar. Portland, Ore (Pacific time] 7.00 A. M. Train to be sidetracked for occupancy. SUNDAY, MAY 23, 1897. Via Northern Pacific Railway. Lv. Portland, Ore (Pacific time} 8.45 A. M. 4501 Ar. Tacoma, Wash " 2.00 p. M. Train to be sidetracked for occupancy. Lv. Tacoma, Wash " 10.30 " (At Hope Pacific time changes to Mountain time, one hour faster.) Stop at Spokane two hours. TUESDAY, MAY 25, 1897. Via Northern Pacific Railway. 5283 Ar. Helena, Mont (Mountain time} 7.00 A. M. Via Great Northern Railway. ON A PULLMAN TRAIN. 9 Miles from Philad'a. Lv. Helena, Mont (Mountain time] 12.00 NOON. 5355 Ar. Butte, Mont " 3.00 P. M. Train to be sidetracked for occupancy. Via Montana Union Railway. Lv. Butte, Mont " 10.00 " 5362 Ar. Silver Bow, Mont 10.20 " Via Oregon Short Line Railroad. Lv. Silver Bow, Mont (Mountain time} 10.30 " WEDNESDAY, MAY 26, 1897. Via Ogden Short Line Railroad. 5752 Ar. Ogden, Utah (Mountain time} II.OOA. M. Via Rio Grande Western Railway. Lv. Ogden, Utah (Mountain time} n.oo " 5789 Ar. Salt Lake City, Utah . . " 12.00 NOON. Train to be sidetracked for occupancy. THURSDAY, MAY 27, 1897. Via Rio Grande Western Railway. Lv. Salt Lake City, Utah . . (Mountain time} 9.00 P. M. FRIDAY, MAY 28, 1897. 6080 Ar. Grand Junction, Col. . .(Mountain time} 8.30 A. M. Via Denver & Rio Grande Railroad. Lv. Grand Junction, Col. . . (Mountain time} 9.00 " 6169 Ar. Glenwood Springs, Col. . " 12.00 NOON. Lv. Glenwood Springs, Col. . " 2.00 P. M. Ar. Minturn, Col " 4.10 " " Leadville, Col " 6.00 " Lv. Leadville, Col " 6.40 " 6319 Ar. Salida, Col " 8.30 " SATURDAY, MAY 29, 1897. Via Denver & Rio Grande Railroad. By D. & R. G. special train. Lv. Salida, Col (Mountain time} 8.00 A. M. Ar. Marshall Pass, Col. ... " 9.40 " Lv. Marshall Pass, Col. ... " 10.20 " 6369 Ar. Salida, Col " 12.00 NOON. Lv. Salida, Col " i.oo p. M. Ar. Royal Gorge, Col 2.45 " 6511 " Colorado Springs, Col. . " 6.00 " Train to be sidetracked for occupancy. IO NINE THOUSAND MILES Miles SUNDAY, MAY 30, 1897. from Philad'a. At Colorado Springs and Manitou. MONDAY, MAY 31, 1897. Via Denver & Rio Grande Railroad. Lv. Colorado Springs, Col. . (Mountain time} 2.00 A. M. 6586 Ar. Denver, Col " 6.00 " Train to be sidetracked for occupancy. TUESDAY, JUNE i, 1897. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 2, 1897. At Denver. THURSDAY, JUNE 3, 1897. Via Burlington Route. Lv. Denver, Col (Mountain time] 12.01 A. M. (At McCook, Neb., Mountain time changes to Central time, one hour faster.) Ar. Lincoln, Neb (Central time} 3.05 " 7124 " Omaha, Neb " 5.00 P. M. Lv. Omaha, Neb " 6.30 " FRIDAY, JUNE 4, 1897. Via Burlington Route. 7632 Ar. Chicago, 111 (Central time} 9.15 A. M. Via Pennsylvania Lines. Lv. Chicago, 111 " 5.40 p. M. SATURDAY, JUNE 5, 1897. Via Pennsylvania Lines. 8100 Ar. Pittsburg, Pa (Central time} 6.10 A.M. " Pittsburg, Pa (Eastern time} 7.10 " Via Pennsylvania Railroad. Lv. Pittsburg, Pa 7.15 " 8454 " Philadelphia, Pa " 4.20 P. M. ON A PULLMAN TRAIN. II LIST OF PASSENGERS. MR. G. W. BROWN Philadelphia, Pa. MRS. G. W. BROWN MR. P. J. BARRETT Bristol, Pa. Miss ANNA S. BARRETT MR. J. N. CLIMENSON Philadelphia, Pa. MRS. J. N. CLIMENSON " MR. I. M. COHEE MRS. I. M. COHEE MR. J. B. CRISPEN Renovo, Pa. MR. JAMES DOUGHERTY Trenton, N. J. MRS. J. DOUGHERTY MR. T. J. DENNISTON Jersey City, N. J. MR. G. W. DALE Philadelphia, Pa. MRS. G. W. DALE MR. R. T. ELDER MRS. R. T. ELDER MR. R. J. FOULON MRS. R. J. FOULON MR. C. E. FOSTER " MRS. C. E. FOSTER MR.]. W. GOFF Camden, N.J. MRS.J.W. GOFF MR. T. B. GILLILAND Harrisburg, Pa. MRS. T. B. GILLILAND MR. M. M. HOUSTON Norristown, Pa. MRS. M. M. HOUSTON " MR. W. A. HAAS Allegheny City, Pa. MR. H. R. HAEFNER Columbia, Pa. MRS. H. R. HAEFNER " MR. S. W. HORNER Philadelphia, Pa. MRS. S. W. HORNER MR. S. N. KILGORE MRS. S. N. KILGORE " MR. T. J. MCKERNAN Jersey City, N. J. MRS. T.J. MCKERNAN MR. E. A. KALKMAN Baltimore, Md. MRS. E. A. KALKMAN MR. HUGH LEARY Norristown, Pa. MRS. HUGH LEARY MR. J. T. LAYFIELD Wilmington, Del. MRS. J. T. LAYFIELD MR. J. M. MATTHEWS Norristown, Pa. MRS. J. M. MATTHEWS 12 NINE THOUSAND MILES MR. W. J. MAXWELL Philadelphia, Pa. MRS. W. J. MAXWELL " MR. J. H. MOORE Manasquan, N. J. MRS. J. H. MOORE MR. C. J. MCCARTY Columbia, Pa. MR. C. R. MATTSON, M. D Philadelphia, Pa. MRS. C. R. MATTSON " MR. W. H. MORRIS Wilmington, Del. MRS. W. H. MORRIS MR. ROLAND MITCHELL Baltimore, Md. MRS. ROLAND MITCHELL " MR. W. H. POST Philadelphia, Pa. Miss ELLA L. POST " MR. J. A. REILLY " MRS. J. A. REILLY MR. J. H. REAGAN " MR. J. J. RESTEIN Delmar, Del. MR. C. L. SPRINGER Philadelphia, Pa. MRS. C. L. SPRINGER " MR. L. E. SHEPPARD Camden, N. J. MRS. L. E. SHEPPARD . . . " MR. M. M. SHAW West Chester, Pa. MRS. M. M. SHAW MR. C. H. SLOANE Philadelphia, Pa. MR. J. G, SCHULER Pittsburgh, Pa. MR. C. F. SMITH . . York, Pa. MRS. C. F. SMITH . MR. D. R. SPARKS Camden, N. J. MRS. D. R. SPARKS " MR. W. W. TERRY Philadelphia, Pa. MRS. W. W. TERRY MR. H. H. TAYLOR Trenton, N. J. MR. C. E. WADDINGTON Philadelphia, Pa. MR. OSCAR WILLIAMS " MR. C. E. WYMAN Moores, Pa. MRS. C. E. WYMAN . MR. H. L. WILSON Glassboro, N. J. MRS. H. L. WILSON . EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. C. E. WYMAN, President and Manager. WM. J. MAXWELL, Secretary and Treasurer. GEORGE W. BROWN, JOHN H. REAGAN, WALTER W. TERRY. n <** ;iM"Vr f f .^iitijffimnlipliiitLLH mm tf K II K [ KJ^M Wf -ff trrc tt Jai-r ttitt i"* 1 [ ^L BROAD STREET STATION, PHILADELPHIA. ON A PULLMAN TRAIN. 13 PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD CONDUCTORS' EXCURSION TO CALIFORNIA. SATURDAY, MAY 8th, 1897. The hands on the large clock that denotes the standard time in the great corridor of Broad Street Station, Phila- delphia, point to the hour 10 A. M.; an unusual commo- tion is noticed in the mammoth train shed, which in any hour of the day or night is filled with trains loading and discharging their cargoes of human freight, ever present- ing a scene of hustling, bustling activity. The unusual commotion referred to is caused by the departure of the Pennsylvania Railroad Conductors' Excursion to Cali- fornia. Fully one thousand friends and relatives have gathered on the extensive train platform to see them off ; thirty minutes of promiscuous kissing, hugging, tears, smiles, hand shaking, and good-byes, then "all aboard," and at 10.30 A. M. the five-car vestibule train rolls out over the elevated tracks bound for a journey of 9,000 miles. The notebook crank and the kodak fiend are aboard, and it is hoped that it will not be regretted that they have come. The kodak fiends are Bros. Ed. Foster, Joe Ristein, and Billy Haas, who succeed in getting some very good snaps at the train before starting, and the 14 NINE THOUSAND MILES Lord only knows what else was snapped at, for the snap- ping was kept up almost continually for the next thirty- one days. The notebook crank is the writer, who, with the ever-present notebook in hand, starts in after the train starts to make an inventory of the outfit. The first person encountered is the good-looking and gentlemanly train conductor, W. E. Bostick, who volun- teers the information that the train is running as, second No. 25 over the Philadelphia Division, Philadelphia to Harrisburg; that it gives him great pleasure to run the train, for he considers it a mark of honor. We are drawn by P. R. R. engine No. 31, in charge of Engineer J. Stroh, and fired by C. B. Lewis. Next to the engine is parlor combined car No. 4808, with baggage end loaded with sixty-two pieces of baggage, two barrels, and thirty-two cases of nourishment, in charge of George H. Anderson, the colored janitor of the conductors' room in Broad Street Station, Philadelphia, who, because of his well-known character for faithfulness, honesty, and good nature, is taken along, and placed in the responsible posi- tion of baggage master and general cork extractor. The smoking end of the car is furnished with twelve movable parlor chairs and two tables, and the floor is covered with Brussels carpet. The Pullman dining car "Lafayette," in charge of Dining-car Conductor Mr. Tom McDonald, comes next. Introducing myself to Mr. McDonald, I find him a very agreeable gentleman, who kindly gives me what in- formation I want, also a bill of fare. The latter makes my mouth water in anticipation of what I may expect when the dinner hour arrives. This is what with keen appreciation and fast increasing appetite I read : ON A PULLMAN TRAIN. 15 ORDER OF RAILWAY CONDUCTORS' SPECIAL. EN ROUTE TO LOS ANGELES AND RETURN. PULLMAN DINING CAR SERVICE. May 8th, 1897. DINNER. Ox JOINTS. CONSOMME. CUCUMBERS. OLIVES. BOILED HALIBUT. EGG SAUCE. PARISIENNE POTATOES. BOILED LEG OF MUTTON. CAPER SAUCE. APPLE FRITTERS. WINE SAUCE. PRIME ROAST BEEF. ROAST LONG ISLAND SPRING DUCK. APPLE SAUCE. MASHED POTATOES. BOILED NEW POTATOES. BOILED ONIONS. BEETS. NEW GREEN PEAS. TOMATO SALAD AU MAYONNAISE. BREAD PUDDING. COGNAC SAUCE. ICE CREAM. PRESERVED FRUITS. ASSORTED CAKE. MARMALADE. DRY CANTON GINGER. ENGLISH AND GRAHAM WAFERS. FRUIT. ROQUEFORT AND EDAM CHEESE. BENT'S BISCUIT. NOIR. "Mr. McDonald," says I, "I do not doubt your ability to feed us as per bill of promise, but I am curious to know where you keep all this material and how you prepare it for the table?" "It is easily explained; I will show you," is the reply. "Built here in this end of the car is a large cupboard refrigerator in which can be stored a large amount of stuff, underneath the car are two large ice chests in which can be placed several hundred pounds of meat, and on top of the car you will find a large tank con- taining many gallons of water. In the other end of the car you will find the kitchen, where the victuals are pre- pared, and the sideboard containing the dishes and other 1 6 NINE THOUSAND MILES ware belonging to the dining car. If it were necessary to do so, we could stock this car with material enough at one time to last a party of one hundred persons one week ; but ordinarily we lay in but a limited amount, as provis- ions or other material is furnished as needed from the Pullman supply stations en route, thus we can always have it good and fresh." "You seem to have lots of help," I remarked, as I noticed nine or ten neat, gentlemanly-looking mulattoes in their snow-white coats and aprons bustling about the car. "Yes, I am pleased to say that you can expect ex- cellent service from the cooks and waiters in this car. Mr. Martin and Mr. Bostwick, of the Pullman palace car service, have kindly furnished me with men of which it can be said there are no better in the service." "Can you give me their names?" "Certainly; the cooks are: Chief, R. W. Moore; assistants, H. F. Robinson, T. Allen, F. L. Litt; waiters, W. Hill, A. Beard, O. Fisher, C. Coleman, C. Jackson. We have ten tables in the car, each table seats four, which enables us to accommodate forty per- sons at a time. Each waiter has been assigned his place, knows just what he has to do, and while there may at times be a little delay in filling orders, there is never any confusion." "There is another thing," continues Mr. McDonald, "which no doubt you will notice, and that is our strict adherence to the law of cleanliness. If there is one rule of the dining-car service more imperative than another, it is the one that declares that everything must be clean. The coats and aprons of the waiters must be pure and spotless as an angel's robe, napkins and table linen must A PULLMAN DINING CAR. ON A PULLMAN TRAIN. 17 never be used the second time, no matter how little soiled. This is a rule that at all times must be rigidly enforced, and it would cost me my situation to allow it to be violated." Thanking Mr. McDonald for his kind information, I turn my back on the "Lafayette" for the time being, en- tirely convinced that a first-class fully-equipped dining car is the greatest wonder that ever went on wheels. Next to the "Lafayette" I find the sleeper "Marco." I also find as I emerge from the narrow passageway, which is an unavoidable nuisance in all Pullman cars, the genial, good-natured, and good-looking sleeping- car conductor, Miles H. Suter, who has charge of the three Pullman sleepers that are on the train. "Mr. Suter," I said, "the Pullman people have given us a fine train." "Yes," he replied. "There are no more substantial or more comfortable cars in the Pullman service than these. In one of them a person can ride many hundreds of miles and not become fatigued. You will find the motion of these cars very agreeable and easy. They were selected for this trip because of this admirable qualification, and as far as ease and comfort goes I predict for your party a very pleasant tour. Another thing," continued Mr. Suter, "I have already noticed, which will contribute much to your comfort, and which is lacking in most excursion parties, is that you have plenty of room, and so are not crowded. The gentlemen who have arranged the excursion deserve a great deal of credit for the ex- cellent judgment they have exercised in not having too many or too few, but just enough. There are no vacan- cies and no one is crowded. It was also wise to have no 18 NINE THOUSAND MILES children along, for little folks often need attention that cannot be given them on a journey of this kind, and their mothers need rest instead of the worriment that conies from having the care of little ones on their hands." "Mr. Suter," I remarked, as a genteel colored man in a neat uniform come through the car, "it must be a very laborious task when night comes for one man to convert all these seats into beds, and in the morning change them back again." "Yes, it seems like a great deal of work, but an ex- perienced porter will soon make the change. I have three good men, one to each car, and you have only to watch Dennis Jackson in the 'Marco/ Dick Pettus in the 'Milton/ or George Custis in the 'Orchis/ making up the berths, to be convinced that by a man who under- stands the business the work is more quickly and easily accomplished than one would suppose possible. Every- thing must be kept clean and tidy, pillow-cases and sheets changed daily, and towels used but once. Every time a towel is used a clean one takes its place. Cleanliness is an important rule in the Pullman service, and we are obliged to strictly enforce it." Thanking Mr. Suter for his kind information I turn my attention to the occupants of the car. State room A is occupied by Conductors Suter and McDonald. Section I by Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Horner. Brother Horner is a member of West Philadelphia Division No. 162, and a conductor on the New York Division. Mrs. Horner is a member of Erickson Division No. 5, L. A. Section 2 by Colonel and Mrs. John T. Layfield. Brother Layfield is secretary and treasurer of Wilming- ton Division No. 224, and a conductor on the Delaware C. E. WYMAN, CHAIRMAN OF THE COMMITTEE. ON A PULLMAN TRAIN. IQ Division; he served on the staff of Governor Benjamin Biggs of Delaware several years ago, thus earning the title of colonel. Section 3 by Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Shaw. Brother Shaw is P. C. C. of West Philadelphia Division No. 162, and a conductor on the Central Division. Section 4 by Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Wyman. Brother Wyman is a member of Wilmington Division No. 224, and a conductor on the Maryland Division; he is president and manager of the excursion and has worked to make it a success. Section 5 by Mr. and Mrs. John A Reilly. Brother Reilly is a member of West Philadelphia Division No. 162, and a conductor on the Maryland Division. Mrs. Reilly is a member of Erickson Division No. 5, L. A. Section 6 by Mr. and Mrs. William J. Maxwell. Brother Maxwell is a member of West Philadelphia Division No. 162, and a conductor on the New York Division; he is secretary and treasurer of 162, also of the excursion, and works hard in the interest of the same. Mrs. Maxwell is a member of Erickson Division No. 5, L. A. Section 7 by Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Springer. Brother Springer is a member of West Philadelphia Division No. 162, and a conductor on the Philadelphia Division. Mrs. Springer is a member of Erickson Divis- ion No. 5, L. A. Section 8 by Mr. and Mrs. George W. Brown. Brother Brown is A. C. C. and a trustee of West Philadelphia Division No. 162; he is a member of the excursion ex- ecutive committee, and has the welfare of the party at heart. Mrs. Brown is a member and president of Erick- son Division No. 5, L. A. 2O NINE THOUSAND MILES Section 9 by Mr. and Mrs. George W. Dale. Brother Dale is a member of West Philadelphia Division No. 162, and a conductor on the New York Division. Section 10 by Mr. and Mrs. Walter W. Terry. Brother Terry is a conductor on the New York Division, and a member and trustee of West Philadelphia Division No. 162; he is a member of the excursion executive com- mittee, the heavyweight of the party, whose herculean strength and sound judgment can always be relied upon. Section n by Mr. and Mrs. James M. Matthews. Brother Matthews is a member and a P. C. C. Conductor of West Philadelphia Division No. 162, and a conductor on the Schuylkill Division. Section 12 by Brothers John H. Reagan and Charles J. McCarty. Brother Reagan is a member of West Phila- delphia Division No. 162, and a conductor on the Mary- land Division ; he is a member of the excursion executive committee, and is keenly alive to all that pertains to the welfare and pleasure of the party. Brother McCarty is a member of Susquehanna Division No. 331, and a con- ductor on the Frederick Division. Brothers Reagan and McCarty enjoy the freedom of bachelorship, and are general favorites with the ladies. Drawing room 13 is occupied by Colonel and Mrs. Mitchell. Brother Mitchell is a member of West Phila- delphia Division No. 162, and a conductor on the Mary- land Division; he is well known as a genial, good-hearted fellow, and was given the title of "Colonel" several years ago by his associates because of his entertaining and hospitable disposition. Leaving the "Marco" with its happy occupants, whose comforts will be looked after by the polite and attentive ON A PULLMAN TRAIN. 21 porter, Dennis Jackson, I passed through the vestibule into the next car, "Milton," which I found similar in almost every respect to the "Marco." Meeting the porter, stalwart, good-natured Dick Pettus, I informed him that I had visited the "Milton" in order to obtain the position and names of the occupants. "I'm not much acquainted with anybody yet," replied Dick, "but don't think I'll have any trouble, as everybody seems to be all right and happy." "Yes," I answered, as I took a glance at the occupants of the car, "you will find them all first rate people, and all right in the daytime, but be careful and keep the doors locked and your eye on them at night, for there are two or three in this car who are afflicted with somnambulism, and they might walk off the train or get into the wrong berth while in such a condition." "Good Lord," was Dick's reply as he vanished into the toilet room. I find the state room in the "Milton" reserved for a hospital. It is hoped it will not be needed for such a purpose. Section i is occupied by Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Goff. Brother Goff is a member of Camden Division No. 170, and a conductor on the West Jersey and Seashore Division. Section 2 by Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Wilson. Brother Wilson is a member of Camden Division No. 170, and a conductor on the West Jersey and Seashore Division. Section 3 by Mr. and Mrs. Thomas B. Gilliland. Brother Gilliland is a member of Dauphin Division No. 143, and a conductor on the. Middle Division. Mrs. Gilliland is a member of Keystone Division No. 47, L. A. Section 4 by Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Sheppard. Brother Sheppard is a member of Camden Division No. 170, and 22 NINE THOUSAND MILES a yardmaster on the Amboy Division. Mrs. Sheppard is a member of Erickson Division No. 5, L. A. Section 5 by Mr. and Mrs. S. N. Kilgore. Brother Kilgore is a member of West Philadelphia Division No. 162, and a conductor on the Philadelphia Division. Section 6, Mr. and Mrs. D. R. Sparks. Brother Sparks is a member of Camden Division No. 170, and a conductor on the West Jersey Division. Section 7 by Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Kalkman. Brother Kalkman is a member of Capitol Division No. 378, and a conductor on the Maryland Division. Section 8 by Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Morris. Brother Morris is a member of Wilmington Division No. 224, and a conductor on the Maryland Division. Section 9 by Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Foster. Brother Foster is a member of West Philadelphia Division No. 162, and a conductor on the Maryland Division. Section 10 by Mr. and Mrs. I. M. Cohee. Brother Cohee is a member of Wilmington Division No. 224, and a conductor on the Maryland Division. Section 1 1 by Mr. and Mrs. James Dougherty. Brother Dougherty is a member of West Philadelphia Division No. 162, and a conductor on the New York Division. Section 12 by Mr. and Mrs. James H. Moore. Brother Moore is a member of West Philadelphia Division No. 162, and a conductor on the New York Division. Drawing room by Doctor and Mrs. C. E. Mattson. Brother Mattson is a member of West Philadelphia Division No. 162, and a conductor on the Maryland Division; he is a graduate of Jefferson Medical College, and has quite an extensive practice, to which he devotes his time when not engaged in his duties on the road. A PULLMAN SLEEPING CAR. ON A PULLMAN TRAIN. 23 Brother Mattson has kindly consented to give the party his professional care while on the trip, if needed, but it is earnestly hoped that there will be but a very few oc- casions for an exercise of his professional skill and that his labors in this direction will be light. Entering the "Orchis," the fifth and last car on the train, I found the polite and obliging porter, George Custis, busily engaged in the duties pertaining to his position. His passengers all looked comfortable and George looked happy. "George, do you like fun?" I quietly asked as he passed near me to deposit a huge telescope valise in the state room. "Yes, sir; somewhat," he replied, with a questioning look in his eye. "You will have a circus on your hands, my boy, or I fail to read the combination," I added, as he emerged from the state room. I had glanced down the line as I entered the car and noticed among the occupants some well-known characters for fun and frolic, and conclude there is a picnic in store for the porter and passengers of the sleeper "Orchis." Turning now to the business that brought me to the "Orchis," I find that the state room is occupied by Messrs. Charles Sloane and William Haas. Brother Sloane is a member of Quaker City Division No. 204, and a conductor on the Philadelphia Division; he is the Nimrod of the party, and has come equipped with fishing tackle and rifle. He is well acquainted with some of the best hunting grounds in the West, and is familiar with the haunts and habits of bear ^nd deer. Brother Haas is a member of R. B. Hawkins Division No. 114, and a conductor on West Penn Division; he has a kodak with which he expects to secure some interesting views. 24 NINE THOUSAND MILES Brothers Sloane and Haas enjoy the privileges and liber- ties of single-blessedness, but are not averse to the society of ladies. Section I by Messrs. Joseph Schuler and John B. Cris- pen. Brother Schuler is a member of R. B. Hawkins Division No. 114, and a conductor on the Pittsburgh Division. Brother Crispen is secretary and treasurer of Renovo Division No. 333, and a conductor on the Middle Division, Philadelphia and Erie Railroad. He is a bachelor, young in years, and inclined to be shy in the presence of the ladies. Section 2 by Messrs. T. J. Denniston and J. J. Restein. Brother Denniston is a member of West Philadelphia Division No. 162, and a conductor on the New York Division; he is a bachelor, arrived at the years of dis- cretion, cautious and modest in his habits, an excellent conversationalist, whose companionship is appreciated and enjoyed by all. Brother Restein is a member of Wilmington Division No. 224, and a conductor on the New York, Philadelphia and Norfolk Railroad. He keeps his kodak always handy, for it is his purpose to try to obtain some of the best views of incidents and scenery on the trip. Section 3 by Mr. and Mrs. Robert T. Elder. Brother Elder is a member of West Philadelphia Division No. 162, and a conductor on the New York Division. Section 4 by Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Leary. Brother Leary is a member of West Philadelphia Division No. 162, and a conductor on the Schuylkill Division; he has been but a few days married, and both bride and groom receive the congratulation of many friends in being so fortunate as to be able to take such an enjoyable wedding ON A PULLMAN TRAIN. 25 tour. May sunshine, health, and happiness be ever theirs. Section 5 by Mr. P. J. Barrett and his sister, Miss Anna S. Barrett Brother Barrett is a member of West Philadelphia Division No. 162, and a conductor on the New York Division. Being a single man, he had no wife to accompany him, but he did the next best thing and brought his sister, a commendable act that redounds to Brother Barrett's credit. A man that is good to his sister will be good to a wife. Mark it! Section 6, Mr. William H. Post and daughter, Miss Ella L. Post. Brother Post is a member of West Phila- delphia Division No. 162, and a conductor on the New York Division. Mrs. Post being unable, on account of ill health, to accompany the excursion, permitted her daughter to take her place, a privilege the young lady highly appreciates and enjoys. Section 7, Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Climenson. Brother Climenson is a member of West Philadelphia Division No. 162, and a conductor on the Philadelphia Division. Section 8, Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Foulon. Brother Fou- lon is a member and P. C. C. of Quaker City Division No. 204, and a conductor on the Philadelphia Division. Section 9, Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Haefner. Brother Haefner is C. C. of Susquehanna Division No. 331, and a conductor on the Philadelphia Division. Section 10, Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Smith. Brother Smith is a member of Susquehanna Division No. 331, and a conductor on the Frederick Division. Section n, Mr. and Mrs. T. J. McKernan. Brother McKernan is a member of Neptune Division No. 169, and assistant passenger yardmaster at Jersey City. 26 NINE THOUSAND MILES Section 12, Mr. and Mrs. M. Houston. Brother Houston is S. C. of West Philadelphia Division No. 162, and a conductor on the Schuylkill Division. Mrs. Hous- ton is a member of Erickson Division No. 5, L. A. Drawing room, Messrs. C. E. Waddington, O. Will- iams, and H. H. Taylor. Brother Waddington is C. C. of West Philadelphia Division No. 162, and a conductor on the New York Division; Brother Williams is a mem- ber of West Philadelphia Division No. 162, and a con- ductor on the Maryland Division; Brother Taylor is a member of West Philadelphia Division No. 162, and a conductor on the New York Division. Brothers Wad- dington and Williams are unmarried, but it is not known for how long. We can only wait and see. On the rear platform stood Brakeman T. M. Tobin, who was selected by Trainmaster Simms to accompany Conductor Bostick as flagman because of his well-known adherence to the rules that govern this important posi- tion. We are spinning along at about a fifty mile per hour rate of speed, and have passed through some of the finest farming country in the world. A "fleeting view" is all we get, but one glance is sufficient to show us fine, substantial buildings and fences in good repair and men busily engaged in preparing the soil for the reception of seed. We have passed the city of Lancaster and are nearing Harrisburg. Dinner has been announced, and I retrace my steps to the dining car to find the tables filled. Although hungry I console myself with the thought that "there are others, lots of others," and that in my misery I had lots of company. In the meantime I avail myself of the opportunity of ascertaining who our guests are, ON A PULLMAN TRAIN. 2/ as a number of gentlemen accompanied us from Phila- delphia. Glancing up the line of tables, I see Trainmasters Frank Carlisle of the Maryland, James G. Ruth of the Central, Walter B. Gormley of the Schuylkill, and Rees L. Hannum of the Delaware Extension and Kensington Divisions; Yardmasters L. H. Smith, Kensington, and Anthony Hughes, Fifteenth ?nd Washington Avenue, and George Stults, assistant secretary of West Philadel- phia Division No. 162. They seem to be having a good time, and are all bravely battling with Jersey mutton and Long Island spring duck. In the centre of one of the tables is a magnificent bou- quet of choice flowers, presented to the party in Phila- delphia by Messrs. Myers & Lautman, florists, of Wynd- moor, Chestnut Hill. It is much admired by all for its beauty and fragrance. As the tables became vacant they were rapidly filled up by those in waiting, and it was not long until the entire party had partaken of a dinner that was admitted by all to be hard to beat, and a credit to Conductor McDonald and his competent and obliging help. At 1.22 P. M. we arrived at Harrisburg, where a short stop of eight minutes was made in changing engines. We bid adieu to our guests, receiving from them many congratulations and compliments as to our outfit and prospects, and best wishes for a happy trip and safe re- turn. The jovial trainmaster of the Central Division, as he bade us goodbye, said : "You people could not travel in better form or fare better if you were a party of millionaires. I am sure you will have a good time." Whole-souled, big-hearted Frank Carlisle heaved a 28 NINE THOUSAND MILES great sigh as he shook hands with Manager Wyman and Colonel Mitchell, and with a tear in his eye murmured, "Boys, I wish I could go with you." Walt Gormley and George Stults turned their backs on the crowd to hide their emotion as "all aboard" rang out, and the last seen of "Tony" Hughes he was struggling in the grasp of Lew Smith and Rees Hannum, who had to hold him to prevent him from boarding the now fast-receding train, they knowing full well that business at Fifteenth and Washington Avenue would suffer did they not take "Tony" back with them. It was just 1.30 P. M. when we left Harrisburg, drawn by P. R. R. engine No. 32, handled by Engineer John Picks and fired by Jesse Reynolds. Conductor A. W. Black had charge of the train from Harrisburg to Al- toona, with Flagman J. S. Wagner and Brakeman A. Gable. W. Brooke Moore, trainmaster of the Middle Division, was a guest on the train from Harrisburg to Altoona. We arrived at Altoona 4.50 P. M. and left at 4.57 P. M. with P. R. R. engine No. 867, Engineer F. W. Masterson, Fireman E. W. Pugh, Conductor W. B. Chis- lett, Flagman Frank Bollinger, Brakemen John Cline and C. D. Chamberlain. As guests we had C. W. Culp, trainmaster Pittsburgh Division, and D. M. Ferine, as- sistant master mechanic, of Altoona, who accompanied the party to Pittsburgh. Six miles west of Altoona we reach Kittanning Point and circle round the famous Horseshoe Curve. From this point a magnificent view of Alleghany Mountain scenery can be seen. Nine miles further and we reach the highest elevation on our trip across the Alleghanies and pass Cresson, a beautiful summer resort, the loca- ON A PULLMAN TRAIN. 29 tion of the noted "Mountain House," whose marvelous reputation for rates and rations attracts the bon-ton patronage of the world. We now enter the Conemaugh country and note its picturesque hills and mountain ridges, among which winds and wriggles the historic Conemaugh River, which at present seems but little more than a harmless, babbling brook; but when the rains fall and the snows melt, and this sparkling little creek receives the waters from a hundred hills, it becomes a very demon in its resistless fury. For eight miles we have followed this stream and part company with it as we pass through the city of Johnstown. Johnstown will ever remember the Conemaugh River, flowing as it does through the very centre of the city. It is a constant menace to the tran- quillity and security of the people, and in yonder hill- side cemetery two thousand glistening tombstones bear sad and silent testimony to the awful horrors of a Cone- maugh flood. It has grown dark and we are approaching Pittsburgh. A stop is made at East Liberty, and a delegation of brothers from R. B. Hawkins Division No. 114 of Pittsburgh get aboard and accompany us into Pitts- burgh. The visitors kindly present each one of our party with a bouquet of roses. We arrive at Pittsburgh 8.12 P. M. and stop for eighteen minutes, leaving at 8.30 (7.30 Central) P. M. Time changes now from Eastern to Central, which makes us leave at 7.30 instead of 8.30. To some of us this is rather a perplexing thing, for we are leaving Pittsburgh forty-two minutes before we arrive there. A number of our party are setting their watches to Central time, I will allow mine to remain as 30 NINE THOUSAND MILES it is, and will use Eastern time in my notes in connection with the Standard time of whatever locality we may be in. Left Pittsburgh with P. C. C. & St. L. engine No. 183, Engineer A. F. Winchell, Fireman O. Brown, who runs us to Dennison, Ohio, 93 miles. Conductor L. E. Schull, Brakemen W. A. Chambers and E. S. Chambers go with us to Columbus, Ohio, 193 miles. We almost regret that it is night, for we desire to see the country. At 9.50 (8.50 Central) P. M. we arrive at Steubenville, 43 miles from Pittsburgh, and stop five minutes for water. We are now on the Pittsburgh Division of the Penn- sylvania lines, operated by the Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Chicago and St. Louis Railway Company. The Pitts- burgh Division extends from Pittsburgh, Pa., to Colum- bus, Ohio, a distance of 193 miles. Most of the party have turned in and at 11.30 (10.30 Central), just as our train stops at Dennison, Ohio, I prepare to undertake the novel experiment of trying to get a night's sleep in the berth of a Pullman car. It is a new and strange experience to me, but I go at it to win. There is no- body in sight, but the presence of a carload of people is felt. The long, narrow aisle of the car is deserted, but I hesitate to exercise the privilege its deserted condition would seem to warrant. I desire to undress, but I wish to hide to do it, and with this end in view I crawl under the curtains that inclose our berth. As I do so the train starts on its way again. Mrs. S. has retired some time ago, and I think is asleep. There is not much room for me, but I determine to make the best of it. Balancing myself on the edge of the berth, I make a few changes in ON A PULLMAN TRAIN. 3! my apparel, and come very near being precipitated into the aisle while so doing by a sudden lurch of the car as the train struck a curve. In regaining my equilib- rium I stepped upon the madam, who quietly inquired what I was trying to do. "Only coming to bed, my dear," I answered. "Is that all," she replied, "I have been watching you for some time and thought you either had a fit or else was practicing gymnastics and using the curtain pole for a horizontal bar." I made no reply, I didn't blame her, and lay down thankful that she was the only witness to the performance; and ours was not the only circus on the train that night; "there were others." SUNDAY, MAY 9th. Got up early, after passing rather a restless night; did not sleep very well; finished dressing just as the train stops at Richmond, Ind., 5.55 (4.55 Central) A. M. Go outside and find it a lovely morning. Several of the boys are up. Have come 220 miles since I turned in last night as the train left Dennison, Ohio. We are now on the Indianapolis Division of the Pitts- burgh, Cincinnati, Chicago and St. Louis Railway, which runs from Columbus, Ohio, to Indianapolis, Ind., a distance of 188 miles. Upon inquiry I learn that from Dennison to Columbus we had P. C. C. & St. L. engine No. 59, Engineer Schultz. From Columbus to Indian- apolis, P. C. C. & St. L. engine No. 102, Engineer John Cassell, Fireman W. Mason, Conductor J. E. Taylor, Brakemen Orvil Hyer and George Farmer. We arrive at Indianapolis 7.45 (6.45 Central) A. M., and leave there at 8.30 (7.30 Central) A. M. on the Main Line Division 32 NINE THOUSAND MILES of the Vandalia Line, which extends from Indianapolis to St. Louis, a distance of 240 miles, and is controlled and operated by the Terre Haute and Indianapolis Rail- road Company. T. H. & I. engine No. 34 is drawing us. It is called the World's Fair engine, having been built at Pittsburgh and placed on exhibition at Chicago during the great exposition. It is a fine, large engine, and Engineer Fred. Wood, who runs it, says "she is a daisy." The fireman is G. E. Hickman; conductor, A. J. Harshman; brakemen, J. G. McMahon and James Ed- munds. Breakfast is announced as we leave Indian- apolis, and no second invitation is required ; our appetites are keen, and we thoroughly enjoy McDonald's sub- stantial and bountiful breakfast. We pass through Terre Haute at 10.15 (9.15 Central) A. M., and cross the Wabash River a short distance west of the city. Ten minutes after passing through Terre Haute we cross the State line and enter Illinois. There is a delay of five minutes at Erfingham by a hot box on engine 34. Just after leaving Efnngham a stone was thrown by some one and broke an outside window in car "Milton," section 4, occupied by Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Sheppard. A stop of five minutes is made at Greenville to oil and take water. Three strange men boarded the train at this point and were not noticed until after it had started, when they claimed they had made a mistake, thinking it a regular train. The train was stopped to leave them off. We partook of lunch at 1.15 (12.15 Central) P. M., being always ready to eat. It is raining as we approach St. Louis, where we arrive at 2.30 (1.30 Central) P. M. The effects of last Summer's terrible tornado can plainly be seen, as we cross the ON A PULLMAN TRAIN. 33 bridge from East St. Louis, in great piles of debris that have not as yet been cleared away. On account of the rain the prospect of seeing much of the city is very poor. A trolley ride of five miles through the city to Forrest Park was taken by a number of our party. It is too wet to take a walk in the park, and after spending a half hour in a large pavilion watching the pouring rain we return to the Union Depot, which we look through and find it to be a large and magnificent structure, exceeding in size and excelling in grandeur our own Broad Street Station at Philadelphia. It was built at an expense of $6,500,000, and covers an area of 424,200 square feet. The train shed contains thirty tracks, which are used by twenty-two different roads. Several of us met Conductor W. Fetzer, of the Louis- ville and Nashville, and had a pleasant half hour with him. On account of a defective flange, a pair of new wheels were put under the dining car "Lafayette" this afterncon. Mrs. Shaw, Mrs. Dale, Mrs. Reilly, and Miss Post are on the sick list this afternoon. Called to dinner at 8.30 (7.30 Central) P. M., after which we were escorted through the magnificent station by Station- master J. J. Coakley and Conductor A. J. Harshman. The station is lighted with thousands of electric lights of many different hues and colors. Every light is burning to-night, the second time since the construction of the station, the first time at its dedication, September ist, 1894, and thi3 the second time in honor of the visit of the Pennsylvania Railroad conductors, May Qth, 1897. Our most sincere thanks are due the kind and courteous stationmaster, J. J. Coakley, for the favor and honor ac- corded us. May his shadow never grow less. 34 NINE THOUSAND MILES An itinerary souvenir of our train over the Iron Mountain Route, Texas and Pacific and Southern Pacific Railways, from St. Louis to Los Angeles, via Texarkana and El Paso, was presented to each member of cur party by the Iron Mountain Route management through Mr. Coakley. It is a neat little affair, much appreciated, and will be highly prized as a souvenir of our trip. At 9.15 (8.15 Central) P. M. our train rolled out of the Grand Union Depot over the Iron Mountain Route, which extends from St. Louis to Texarkana, a distance of 490 miles. St. L. I. M. & S. engine No. 630 is draw- ing us, with Engineer John Hayes at the throttle, Fire- man J. E. Schader, Conductor W. Hall, Brakeman J. L. Thompson, and Baggagemaster M. Madison. We have this engine and crew to Poplar Bluff, 166 miles, with the exception of the baggagemaster, who goes through to Texarkana. There is an inquiry for Brother Reagan; he has not been seen since leaving St. Louis. Our hearts are filled with consternation and alarm, for we believe he has been left, and how can we get along with- out "Jack; good, jolly, jovial Jack." Maxwell's eyes are dimmed with lears of sorrow, and McCarty is wringing his hands in grief. "Let us stop the train and return and get him," suggested Mrs. Kalkman. "I believe he has been kidnaped," said Brother Sloane, "or he would never have got left." "He's all right; I found him," shouted Brother Waddington, as he entered the car, and there was great rejoicing when it was learned that in- stead of being kidnaped and left behind, Brother Reagan was peacefully sleeping in Brother Waddington's berth in the drawing room in rear of the train. F. B. DeGarmo, trainmaster of St. Louis, Iron Mount- AT EFKINGHAM, ILLINOIS. LEAVING LONGVIEW JUN'CTION, TEXAS. ON A PULLMAN TRAIN. 35 ain and Southern Railroad, and his assistant, T. H. Gray, accompanied us from St. Louis to Poplar Bluff, and Conductor P. Elkins, a member of DeSoto Division No. 241, got on at DeSoto and went with us to Bis- marck. A large number of our party were gathered in the smoking car and we had quite an entertainment. Brother Elkins sang a number of songs, and the cook and waiters, one of them having a banjo, entertained us with songs and music hard to beat, and most thoroughly enjoyed by all. Conductors McDonald and Suter and Brother Haas sang excellent songs, and Wyman and Shaw gave recitations. Our genial train conductor, Capt. W. Hall, related some interesting stories of the days when this section of the country was terrorized by the operations and exploits of the Jesse James' gang of train robbers. Captain Hall's train was held up one night by this daring band of thieves at Gad's Hill, 120 miles south of St. Louis. Hall was forced to surrender and remain quiet with the cold muzzle of a revolver pressed against his temple. An attempt was made to blow open the safe in the express car, but the robbers became frightened at their own noise and fled without securing any booty. The evening has been such a very enjoyable one that midnight approaches unawares ; find- ing it so late we turn in, having less difficulty in doing so than we had last night. MONDAY, MAY lOth. Got up this morning at 6.30 (5.30 Central) and found our train in charge of Conductor H. C. Withrow and Engineer A. B. Archibald, with St. L. I. M. & S. engine No. 375> fired by T. Grifin. Captain Withrow took 36 NINE THOUSAND MILES charge of the train at Poplar Bluff, with instructions to consume ten hours and thirty-two minutes in the run to Texarkana, a distance of 325 miles. Withrow has no brakeman, but is accompanied by a colored porter, J. J. Norris, who performs the duties of a brakeman. We are now in Arkansas, having crossed the State line last night at Moark, 185 miles south of St. Louis. We arrive at Little Rock, Ark., 8.15 (7.15 Central) A. M., and make a stop of ten minutes. We alight to look around and very much admire the "375," and are informed that it is one of the best engines on the Iron Mountain Route and the first one built at the company's new shops at Baring Cross, Little Rock, Ark. Went to breakfast at 9.10 (8.1 o Central), hungry as a hyena. We cannot help but notice as we journey through Arkansas the advanced condition of vegetation. Farm- ers in the East are only preparing their ground for corn, and here it is up; potatoes are in blossom, and peas are ready for use. Cotton is grown extensively here, and many acres are seen with the plants just peeping through the ground. We are now nearing the southern ex- tremity of the State and approaching Texarkana, where we arrive at 12.35 ( Ii: -35 A. M. Central) P. M., having passed through the State of Arkansas 305 miles in a slightly southwesterly direction. A stop of twenty-five minutes is given us at Texar- kana, which is on the line between Arkansas and Texas, one-half of the station being in Arkansas and the other half in Texas. Brother Wyman, who acts in the double capacity of manager and clown, has a robe of crazy patchwork design, a veritable coat of many colors, in which he has arrayed himself, much to the amusement ON A PULLMAN TRAIN. 37 of the crowd of natives who have assembled on our arrival. The antics of Brother Wyman and a number of others who have taken possession of a bronco and a team of donkeys occasion a great deal of merriment. As we are about to leave, Mrs. Robert Foulon was presented with a large bunch of beautiful magnolias by her friend, Mrs. Carmichael, of Texarkana. It graced the side- board of the dining car for many days and was much admired. Left Texarkana 1.35 (12.35 Central) P. M. on the Texas and Pacific Road, with T. & P. engine No. 126, Engineer William Gunn, Conductor Joseph Scully, Brakeman J. C. Smith, who will run us to Longview Junction, 97 miles. E. W. Campbell, trainmaster on the Eastern Division of the Texas and Pacific, will go with us to Fort Worth, the terminus of his division, 253 miles. Trainmaster Campbell is a member of Alamo Division No. 59, of Texarkana. Brother Sloane went to a barber shop in Texarkana and got left. Trainmaster Campbell left instructions for the conductor of the following train to carry him to Longview Junction, where he will over- take us. No "weeping and wailing and gnashing of teeth" in this case, for we are assured of the safety of our brother. We arrived at Longview Junction on time, 5.22 (4.22 Central) P. M., and five minutes later the following train, No. 55, arrived and with it came Brother Sloane, who was given quite a reception, the ladies presenting him with bouquets of natural grasses and flowers and the "boys" tying a cord to him and leading him into the train. He has promised not to do it again. Our train was attached to No. 55, which is called the 38 NINE THOUSAND MILES "Cannon Ball" Express, and at 5.35 (4.35 Ce itral) P. M. we left Longview Junction with a train of nine cars, drawn by T. & P. engine No. 229, in charge of Engineer E. Smith, fired by S. Jones; Conductor E. R. Wood- ward, Porter and Brakeman Bristoe Young, who ran us to Fort Worth, a distance of 156 miles, where we arrive 11.20 (10.20 Central) P. M. Just before reaching the city we cross the Trinity River. When we arrive at Fort Worth we learn that there is trouble ahead of us somewhere, caused by high water, which has a discouraging effect. We will lay over at this point to-night, with the expectation of learning more in the morning. There is a heavy thunder storm and it is raining hard as we turn in at 11.30 (10.30 Cen- tral) P. M. TUESDAY, MAY llth. Got up at 6.30 (5.30 Central), and found it raining hard. It cleared up about eight o'clock and the party started out to see the town, it having been announced that our train would leave at 12.15 (11.15 A. M. Central) P. M., nothing definite having been learned as to the trouble ahead. Our party received the best of treatment from the good people of the town, and many places of interest were visited. Officer H. C. Town, of the city police, loaded sixteen of the party in a patrol wagon and drove through the city to the City Hall, where they were kindly received and shown over the building, from there to the water works, and through the park to a point where a trolley line took them to the station. It was a very enjoyable trip. Others of our party visited other places of interest and had equally as good a time. A ON A PULLMAN TRAIN. 39 number of souvenirs were procured, the most highly prized being the Texan sunbonnets, which so fascinated the ladies of our party that they purchased, it is said, all that were on sale in the city. They are very unique in style and worn very extensively by the native women of this locality. Brother Post purchased a Texan som- brero, and all agree that it is very becoming; the ladies are wearing their sunbonnets; Wyman has his circus gown and a Texan sunbonnet on ; and a photographer is placing his apparatus in position to take a snap at the train and party before we leave. With the snap of the camera comes the shout of "all aboard," and as we scamper on, the train moves slowly off, and we leave Fort Worth behind us, but carry away with us pleasant memories of the beauty of the city and of the kindness and civility of its people. T. & P. engine No. 188, run by Engineer John Baker and fired by John Price, draws our train from Fort Worth to Big Springs, a distance of 270 miles. Con- ductor O. H. Bacon and Brakeman Charles Gunning go with us from Fort Worth to El Paso, a distance of 616 miles. Division Superintendent J. B. Paul accompanied us from Fort Worth to Weatherford, 31 miles. Shortly after leaving Weatherford we crossed the Brazos River and obtained a fine view of the Brazos Mountains. As we passed Eastland, 105 miles west of Fort Worth, we noticed devastation and ruin, the effect, we were told, of a recent cyclone. A few miles further we reach Baird and stop ten minutes for orders and water. A little boy about three years of age attracts the attention of some of our party, who ascertain that his name is Reynaud Strobe; his mother and grandfather live at the station; 4