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CALIFORNIA: ITS WONDERS AND RESORTS.
OTHER SIERRA WONDERS.
THER wonders abound in the Sierra. The Hetch-Hetchy Valley, on the Tuolumne river, sixteen miles in an air-line from Yosemite, is almost as marvelous as its better known sister. Its general character is the same, but it is smaller. Towering domes, stupendous cliffs and lofty waterfalls exist here as at Yosemite; and we shall be well repaid for a visit to this enchanted spot. It is hardly so easy of access as Yosemite, and is not so much visited; but for all that it is one of the wonders of California. The Calaveras Grove of Big Trees likewise demands our attention. It is reached by stage from Milton, which connects with San Francisco by rail. While in the vicinity we may pay a visit to the Wonderful Mammoth Cave of Cala- veras, fourteen miles distant from the Big Trees, or seven miles from Murphy's. The Crystal Palace Cave, which has a hotel at its mouth, is not far from here. It is southeast of Murphy's, just across the Stanislaus River, and five miles north of Columbia, a stage station. Two natural bridges in this vicinity, one of them a re- markable formation, deserve a visit. A comparatively little known scenic marvel of the Sierra is the King's River canon. We may hire horses and reach it from either Fresno or Visalia. Here the scenery is wilder, grander and more picturesque than at Yosemite: but the valley, though very long, is little more than a gorge, the scenery lacks the finer finishing touches of Yosemite, and wonderful waterfalls are absent. The towering needles, domes and cliffs of granite pierce the sky thousands of feet above the floor of the valley, conveying an impression of the wildest and fiercest desolation. The finest fishing in this part of the State is found here; and those who are hardy enough to tempt fate in the form of a grizzly may find abundant opportunity. The Kern River cañon, further south, but also opening into the great interior basin of the State, is probably equally as wonderful as the King's River cañon, but comparatively little known.
BEAUTIÈS OF THE SOUTH.
VERYBODY has read of Southern California; and little can be said of interest in addition to the volumes which have been devoted to descriptions of these incomparable charms. Since Santa Barbara has been made acces- sible by rail, we may make it a flying visit. Hard and unresponsive indeed must be the nature which fails to be touched and quickened by the infinite
LONG BEACH
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charms and graces of this favored spot. The climate is a perpetual spring; and tropical fruits ripen throughout the year. The city rises from a pleasant beach to the slopes of the Santa Ynez Mountains, and faces the south. The shore line runs east and west; the mountains shelter the town from the trade-winds. There are superb hotels here, including the Arlington, San Marcos, Commercial and others. To the north tower of the castellated crags of Santa Ynez, to the east and west stretch long vistas of beach and valleys, and to the south is the grand old ocean, with the beautiful islands of San Miguel, Santa Rosa, Santa Cruz and Anacapa rising from its depths. Four miles from Santa Barbara is the charming resort, Montecito, with its springs. Back of Santa Barbara is the Ojai Valley, noted for its health-giving climate, and also for the Ojai Valley Springs at Nordhoff. This is a fine health resort.
Upon going to Los Angeles we find ourselves in the center of a delightful country. The city itself is beautiful; but a knowledge of its charms is common property. It is one of the most popular places of resort in California for Eastern
PALM .VALLEY
people. Back of it rise the San Gabriel Mountains, from whose western slope roll thousands of acres of orchards, vineyards and orange groves toward the sea. At the base of these mountains sits the beautiful town of Pasadena, which has more wealth and refinement in proportion to its population than can be found elsewhere in the State. On the slope is the famous Sierra Madre Villa, a charming and popular re- sort, with a fine hotel; and near Pasadena is the superb Hotel Raymond. On the coast, eighteen miles from Los Angeles, situated on noble bluffs overlooking the sea, is Santa Monica, a famous seaside resort, with a fine hotel, and surf-bathing all the year round. A railroad running directly south from Los Angeles brings us to Long Beach, on the coast,-a popular resort for literary and other cultured classes, and the meeting-place of the Chautauqua and other societies.
In San Bernardino county we may leave the Southern Pacific at Colton and make a short run to Riverside, the fame of whose oranges is known all over the world. A charming country is this, and one which, as travelers, we cannot afford to miss. The delights of San Diego, with its splendid climate, and of the Hotel del Coronado, that splendid structure with noble grounds on the Coronado Beach, are well known to all of us.
A desire to see the strange and peculiar beauties of Palm Valley tempts us to follow the Southern Pacific into San Diego county. Leaving the road at Seven Palms, we find near by a singular gorge in the San Jacinto Mountains. The tall granite mountains rise abruptly on either hand; and the floor of the valley, for miles into the mountains, is covered with native palms of a height ranging from seventy-five to a hundred feet. A rich tropical undergrowth completes the picture. There are hundreds of these stately palms; and annually they are loaded with palat- able fruit of the date variety. In the midst of this valley is a large hot mineral spring inclosed in a natural basin one hundred and fifty feet in diameter. The water is pushed up in a great column ; and wonderful cures for rheumatism, sciatica and kindred afflictions have been effected by bathing in this pool.
After leaving Seven Palms we travel a few miles southeastwardly on the railroad and then encounter the singular experience of dropping below the level of the sea. Indio is twenty feet below, and a short distance beyond we touch the lowest point, two hundred and sixty feet below, at Fink's. This is an arid country, there being no natural vegetation ; but where water is artificially applied there appears to be no
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limit to the fecundity of the soil. Indio is rapidly coming into notice as a place where astonishing cures have been made by the dry, pure air. For those suffering with pulmonary affections this undoubtedly is an earthly paradise. Returning, we must stop at Colton and visit a celebrated resort, the Arrow Head Springs, near San Bernardino, which are annually visited by thousands of health-seekers.
Unless we be controlled by a desire to visit the more fashionable and popular resorts, where the highest and finest luxuries of our civilization are provided at a reasonable charge, we may find with little trouble quaint, charming, out-of-the-way places without number, where gentle Nature paints her pictures and sings her songs forever. Wonders abound. Some have a home and must be sought ; others abide everywhere, and constitute the life and essence of almost universal health, happi- ness and prosperity. Not to see California and its wonders; not to constitute a part of it ; not to be a child of this infinitely gentle mother ; not to be here and enjoy these bounties and blessings, to the end of securing greater prosperity and happi- ness,-is to be denied a priceless privilege ; for in the possession of these natural charms California stands wholly alone in the world. Nature flings open our doors, and with an alluring smile invites us to leave our houses and go to the woods, the mountains, the fields, the seashore, showing in all her moods of fretfulness or repose that though her duties are as boundless as the universe, her heart and home are in California.
HOW TO REACH CALIFORNIA.
EOPLE of delicate health, invalids, convalescents, tourists and pleasure- seekers residing in northern latitudes often turn their thoughts, fancies and desires to balmier and more congenial climes. This naturally induces the query, "Where, and how shall we go?" The question is easily answered-to California. The beauties and boundless natural resources of California, the " Cornucopia State," have been graphically memorialized in verse and prose by our eminent poets and authors. Its rapidly growing popularity as a sanitarium and tourist resort is a convincing evidence that the beneficial. and climatic influences of the Pacific Coast are becoming universally conceded. Having discovered the desired haven of health, rest and pleasure, the important question of transportation presents itself. In deciding upon a route via which to travel to the Pacific Coast, one should be selected which possesses the advantages and com- forts which tourists so much desire. The "Sunset Route" of the Southern Pacific Company affords to the traveler incomparable climate, balmy atmosphere, beauti- ful, historic and romantic scenery, and every modern convenience, comfort and luxury. This great line reaches from New Orleans to San Francisco.
The "Central Route," or as it is more commonly called " The Pioneer Line," reaches California by way of Salt Lake City and Ogden, Utah, and passes through the Grand Sierra Nevada Mountains. The " Shasta Route," or " Great Scenic Line " of the Pacific Coast, reaches California by way of Portland.
In selecting either of the above-named routes, tourists and pleasure-seekers may be assured of courteous attention, and every facility to make the trip pleasant and enjoyable.
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R. L. POLK & CO.'S
INDIANA
State Gazetteer
FOR 1892
HE canvass for the SIXTH VOLUME of this work will be commenced in a short time. It will contain full and com- plete lists of all business and professional men in every town and city of this State, making it a
A Valuable Book of Reference, as well as a first-class
Advertising Medium.
R. L. POLK & CO.,
PUBLISHERS, S. E. Cor. Meridian and Circle Sts,.
INDIANAPOLIS.
DENNISON MFG. CO. -MANUFACTURERS OF- TAGS -AND-
Stationers' Specialties.
DENNISON'S TOURISTS' TAGS FOR TRAVELERS.
Stratton's Gummed Labels and Gummed Paper of all colors ; Legal and Notarial Seals; Fold- ing and Fancy Tickets; Mentzel's Patent Suspension Rings; The Star Copying Pads; Dennison's Game Counters; Wedding Cake Boxes; Visiting and Playing Cards, Etc.
SEALING WAX MAKERS.
PAPER TARGETS FOR RIFLE PRACTICE.
Phillips' Hook and Clasp Tags ; Kimball's Self-Fastening Tickets; Postal En- velopes ; McGill's Paper Fasteners, at Manufacturers' discounts.
COLORED TISSUE PAPERS -AND- FLOWER PAPERS.
Proprietors of "Silver White," Best Article for Polishing Silver, and Miller's "Jewelry Cleaning Casket" and "Silver White Casket.""
JEWELERS' BOXES. Jewelers' Cards, Pink and White Cotton, Fine Twines, Etc.
DRUGGISTS' BOXES, Apothecaries' Powder Papers and Shaving Papers. DENNISON'S ABSORBENT COTTON, FOR DENTAL AND SURGICAL PURPOSES.
JAPANESE NAPKINS.
ALL OUR GOODS ARE FOR SALE BY DEALERS EVERYWHERE AND BY
82 2 (DENNISON MFC. CO.,
26 and 28 FRANKLIN STREET, BOSTON, 630 CHESTNUT STREET, PHILADELPHIA. 143 WALNUT STREET, CINCINNATI.
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198 BROADWAY, NEW YORK. 109 and 111 WABASH AVENUE, CHICAGO. 404 NORTH THIRD STREET, ST. LOUIS.
7 SHOE LANE, LONDON, ENGLAND.
Established 1851.
NORDYKE & MARMON MILL WORKS,
[Take any Street Car from Hotels or Union Depot to Stock Yards.]
Founders and Machinists,
AND
Manufacturers from the Raw Material of Flouring Mill Machinery.
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WE KEEP IN STOCK
BOLTING CLOTH,
And all Grades of Woven Wire, Leather and Gum Belting.
Take Stock Yard Street Cars.
ROLLER
MILLS,
PORTABLE
MILLS,
PURIFIERS,
GRAIN
MACHINERY,
ELEVATOR
WORK,
BRAN
DUSTERS,
CENTRIFUGAL
BOLTS,
MILL STONES, PULLEYS,
GEARING and SHAFTING.
INDIANAI BLIS
COMPANY.
430) KE & MARMAM
THE INDIANA SAVINGS AND INVESTMENT
COMPANY
OFFERS UNEXCELLED OPPORTUNALLA "" nersons who want either to OWN a HOME or ACCUMULA'TE mone ..
You are invited to investigate its plan. 90 E. MARKET ST. INDIANAINIUS
JOHN L. F. STEEG.207 Dougherty St. C HENRY ROSFBROK 200 F.
STEEG & ROSEBROCK, Abstracts cf Titles
To Real Estate in Marion Co /d., 50 , Gene-a' Conveyancers.
OFFICE, ROOM 19 TH. B. Ach. E .. SI MALAL, STRE+T,
NOTARY PUBLIC ALWAYS IN OFFICE. LINHAANAPOLIS, IND.
THE CAPITAL
NATIONAL BANK
23 SOUTH MERIDIAN STREET
Paid-up Capital, M. 3. WIL 'ON, President. JOS. COLLETT, Vice-President. CHARLES J. DOHERTY, Cashi r.
$300,000
A GENERAL BANKING BUSINESS TRANSACTED.
MONEY LOANED AT REASONABLE RATES.
Bariness and Personal Accounts Respectfully Solicited.
Prompt attention assured to all business entrusted to ou: @ re, sinall well as large accounts being always desirable.
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