Author Title Imprint 16—47372-3 GPO Pennsylvania Railroad RERSONAI-I-Y - CONDUCTED TOU R TO THE BATTLEFIELD OF GETTYSBURG LURAY CAVERNS AND WASHINGTON FROM BOSTON September 14th to ".■ September 21st, 1900 FROM NEW YORK September 15th to '.' September 19th, 1900 HIGH-WATER MARK, GETTYSBURG. PERSONALLY-CONDUCTED Tour TO THE BATTLEFIELD OF GETTYSBURG, LURAY CAVERNS, and WASHINGTON, From Boston, September 14 TO September 21, 1900. From New York, September 15 TO September 19, 1900. RATES, Including all necessary expenses during the entire time absent. Boston, $35. New York, $25. Trenton, $24. Philadelphia, $22. J. R. WOOD, GEO. W. BOYD, General Passenger Agent. Ass'i Gen'l Passenger Agent. PRESS OF ALLEN, LANE & SCOTT PHILADELPHLX. 1 u 'Jt ■•' GETTYSBURG. "Where foes no more molest. Nor sentry's shot alarms." Longfellow , ETTYSBURG battlefield is a sacred spot to all true Americans ; but by none is it held in greater veneration than by the citizens ^ of Massachusetts, —kL ' ^6w York, and Penn- i sylvania. Of the three hundred and sixty regiments and bat- teries which met the fierce charges of the Confederate Army on that terrible field, these three States furnished two- hundred and two, and of the three thousand five hun- dred and sixty-six Union soldiers now buried upon the scene of the battle, one thousand five hundred and sixty-two were from these States. Thus upon them in a great measure devolved the task of repuls- ing the enemy and breaking the strength of the Con- federacy. That they satisfactorily performed this task is evidenced by the monuments erected to their honor and the jealous care with which every movement is marked. A special tour, therefore, from Boston, New York, and Philadelphia, which includes in its itinerary this historic field, must appeal strongly to the residents of those cities. Gettysburg is indeed one of the most interesting places in America. The most momentous contest of the great Rebellion, it was also the great- est battle ever fought on American soil, and the greatest conflict of recent years. Not un- til the tourist stands upon Gulp's Hill, or on one of the Round Tops, or treads the ground once trodden by Pickett's men in their brave and deadly charge, does he fully appreciate all the ter- rible realities of war. Here thousands of noble men met death — the greatest sacri- fice they could make — that their country, the glorious American Union, might live ; and through their death, and the heroic courage of their comrades who have erected their monuments, that nation still lives to honor and cherish and revere their memory. It is VETERANS OF '63. the inspiration ot the patriot and the pride of every American citizen, for on its hilltops and in its val- leys was wrought out through blood and death the GENERAL WARREN, LITTLE ROUND TOP. answer to that prayer of Webster's, "Liberty and union, now and forever." A full day will be spent at Gettysburg, and car- riage drives will be taken over the battlefield under the guidance of Capt. J. T. Long, who will point out the positions of the difterent armies and fully explain their various movements. Leaving Gettysburg in the morning," the beautiful Blue Ridge is crossed while the day is still young. This is a most picturesque region. Hazy peaks rise on every hand, and dewy valleys, green and fertile, wind in and out among the mountains, presenting charming pictures of pastoral beauty. From the summit of these mountains a glorious view out- spreads. Far away over the rolling hills of Pennsyl- vania, with their hamlets and villages, up the beau- tiful Cumberland Valley to Chambersburg, down over the misty peaks into Maryland and into distant Vir- ginia, the eye wanders, and the soul is filled witli ad- miration. Beyond the Blue Ridge, fourteen miles from Ha- gerstown, lies another field famous in American his- tory — Antietam. Here the warriors of the North and the soldiers of the South again fought to the death during that terrible war which devastated the land and blighted so many homes. On over the Potomac, between the Blue Ridge and the North Mountains, the route leads through the pride of Virginia, the Shenandoah Valley. Beauti- ful, fertile, it, too, felt the effects of the war ; but its natural attractions still command admiration. LURAY, VA. URAY is justly celebrated for its natural wonders. The cav- erns located at this point are perhaps the most wonderful and unique ever discovered. They are inferior in extent to the Mam- moth Cave, but they are a thousand times richer in ornamenta- -'" ^ tion. Like " The Cretan labyrinth of old, With wand'ring ways and many a winding fold," they are a perfect maze of corridors and chambers, each profusely decorated with Nature's art. Within the past few years the number of visitors has been enormous. Persons from all quarters of the globe, scientists, explorers, and tourists, have wandered through the wonderful chambers, and the general verdict of their united testimony is, that Luray Caverns excel all others in the combined ex- tent, variety, scientific interest, and beauty of their (9) calcite formations. A party sent out from the Smith- sonian Institution reports that, "Comparing this great natural curiosity with others of the same class, it is safe to say that there is probably no other cave in the world more completely and profusely deco- rated with stalactitic and stalagmitic ornamentation than that of Luray." A thrill of awe is the first sensation, as one finds himself immersed in gloom and surrounded by gro- tesque shapes which an excited fancy clothes with ghostly appearances ; but this feeling quickly gives way to wonder and admiration as the full grandeur and beauty of his surroundings burst upon him. A succession of chambers, each named from some strik- ing resemblance to well-known objects, and each filled with the curious creations of this subterranean world, are connected by passages which appear to have been carved by some giant hand ; grottoes adorned with the richest ornamentation ; cascades of sparkling brilliancy ; and forms and figures of in- finite shape and variety inspire emotions of wonder, which grow with each revelation. Nature has fash- ioned her wonders in her own peculiar way ; man has done nothing except smooth the way for the tourist and dispel the primal gloom by the power of electricity. Every facility has been provided for vis- iting the chambers and seeing their wonders most comfortably. IN THE CAVERNS OF LURAY. LtfC. WASHINGTON, WASHINGTON is perennially attractive. In Winter and Summer, in Spring and Fall, it maintains its interest ; and one must see it in all seasons to thoroughly appreciate it. Its broad avenues, palatial residences, • grand Government buildings, its parks and its insti- tutions, are constantly a source of pleasure, and ever elicit admiration. It is, in fact, one of the handsomest capitals in the world, and should certainly be famil- iar to every citizen of the Atlantic States. One of the latest additions to its attractions is the new Congressional Library Building, one of the most magnificent edifices ever erected for this or any other purpose. It is constructed of pure white New Hampshire granite, and covers nearly four acres of ground. The interior decorations are most elaborate. Beau- tiful statues in bronze and marble adorn the corridors, and ornate frescoes, bas reliefs, and paintings greet the eye on every hand. It is a veritable book palace, i3 and takes a prominent place among the great build- ings of the world. The Smithsonian Institution, the National Museum, the Monument, the Capitol, and the Executive Man- THE " WHITE HOUSE." sion will never cease to be objects of interest to all visitors. Two days will be spent in this city, affording ample time to view it satisfactorily, and also an op- portunity to visit Arlington and Mt. Vernon. Detailed Itinerary. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14. Lv. BOSTON, via Fall River Line 6.00 P. M. Stateroom 011 steamer. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15. Breakfast at Jersey City Station Restaurant. Ar. NEW YORK 7.00 A. M Lv. NEW YORK, Penna. R. R., Twenty-third St., 7.55 " " Desbrosses and Cortlandt Sts., 8.00 " JERSEY CITY 8.15 " NEWARK S.27 " TRENTON 9.25 Ar. PHILADELPHLV 10.10 Visit United States Mint, Independence Hall, and other points of interest. Dinner, Broad St. Station Restaurant, 11.30 A. M. Lv. PHILADELPHIA, Penna. R. R. (special train), 12.20 P. M. " FRAZER, Penna. R. R 1.03 " " LANCASTER, Penna. R. R 2.15 " Ar. GETTYSBURG, Western Maryland K. K. . . 4.30 " Transfer to Hotel Gettysourg. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 16. Carriage dri\es o\ er Battlefield. Lectures by Capt. J. T. Long. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17. Lv. GETTYSBURG, Western Maryland R. R. . . 7.00 A. M. Over Blue Ridge via Hagerstowii and Antietam. Ar. HAGERSTOWN 9.00 " Lv. HAGERSTOWN, Norfolk & Western Ry. . . 9.10 " Ar. LURAY 11.30 " Luncheon at Mansion Inn. Visit Caverns. 15 Lv. LUKAY, Norfolk & Western Ry 3.30 P. M. Ar. RIVERTON 4.25 " Lv. RIVERTON, Southern Ry 4.30 " Ar. WASHINGTON 7.30 " Transfer to Regent and Willard's Hotels. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18. In Washington visit principal buildings under personal escort. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19. Lv. WASHINGTON, Penna. R. R 3- 15 I'- M. Ar. PHILADELPHIA 6.49 " Supper, Broad Street Station Restaurant. Lv. PHILADELPHIA S.05 P. M. Ar. TRENTON S.51 " NEWARK 9.56 " " JERSEY CITY 10.10 " " NEW YORK 10.23 " Passengers from New England will return on following schedule ; — THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20. Lv. WASHINGTON, Penna. R. R 9.00 A. M. Ar. PHILADELPHIA 12.27 P. M, Dinner, Broad Street Station Restaurant. Lv. PHILADELPHIA 1.40 P. M. Ar. NEW YORK 4.03 " Lv. NEW YORK, Fall River Line 5.30 " Stateroom on Steamer. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21. Ar. BOSTON 8.00 A. M. Pullman Parlor Cars will be run from Jersey City throughout the entire trip, seats in which will be sold at rate of $3.75 for the round trip from Jersey City, and $2.75 from Philadelphia. If the party should not be large enough for a special train, the movement will be made on regular trains. i6 PASSENGERS FROM NEW ENGLAND. The rate of fes.oofrom Boston includes transporta- tion from Boston for the round trip, state room on the Fall River Line, and breakfast at Jersey City on the going trip, and if passenger returns from New York with the main party, September 20, state room New York to Boston is also included. As meals on the Fall River Line boats are served a la carte, supper returning is not included in the rate. Tickets permit of an indefinite stop-over at New York on the return trip, but notice of this stop-over must be given when they are purchased. TOURIST AGENT AND CHAPERON. Each party will be accompanied by a Tourist Agent and Chaperon. The Tourist Agent will have entire charge of all arrangements for the party. He will be assisted by a baggage master, who will attend to the forwarding and transferring of the baggage. The Chaperon is especially charged with the care of the ladies. She will be their companion and guide, so that ladies who may be without escort need not hesitate to join the parties. This feature origi- nated with the Pennsylvania Railroad Company, and is one which all ladies will heartily appreciate. NUMBER OF PARTY LIMITED-TICKETS REDEEMED. The number of tickets to be sold for this tour will be limited, therefore the importance of securing tickets in advance is apparent. 17 Names should be registered at as early a date as possible, stating whether Mr., Mrs., or Miss; also street, number, and city. Tickets should be pro- cured at least one day prior to the departure of the tour. Tickets purchased and not used will be redeemed at full amount paid therefor, if presented personally or by letter to Geo. \V. Boyd, Assistant General Passenger Agent, Broad Street Station, Philadelphia. STOP-OVER PRIVILEGES. Tickets for this tour will also be good returning from Washington to New York on regular trains until September 24, inclusive. This will enable pas- sengers to prolong their stay in Washington and to stop off at Baltimore and Philadelphia on the return trip without additional expense, but where passengers avail themselves of this privilege their tickets will* cover transportation only. BAGGAGE. Each person should check his own baggage to Get- tysburg. The checks will be collected on the train by the Special Baggage Master of the Pennsylvania Railroad, who will take charge of it until the return. Tags are provided and should be placed on all checked baggage as a means of identification. The home address of the owner should be given on the tags. Hand luggage must be looked after by the owner. i8 ROUND-TRIP TICKETS, Including transportation for the round trip, hotel ac- commodations at Gettysburg and carriage drives over the battlefield, luncheon, transfer, and admission to the Luray Caverns, transfer station to hotel, and hotel accommodations at Washington, and dinner going and supper returning at Broad Street Station in con- nection with tickets from Trenton and points east thereof, will be sold at the following rates : — Rate. AsBURV Park, N. J S25 00 Atlantic Citv, N. J 23 25 " (via Delaware River Bridge) 23 50 Belvidere, N. J 25 00 Boston, Mass 35 00 Bridgeton, N. J 23 00 Bristol, Pa 22 80 Brooklyn, N. Y 25 00 Burlington, N. J 22 60 Cape May, N. J 23 75 Chestnut Hill, Pa. 22 30 Elizabeth, N. J 25 00 Frankford, Pa 22 25 Germantown, Pa 22 20 Germantown Junction, 1'a 22 15 Jamesburg, N. J 25 00 Jersey City, N. J 25 00 Lambertville, N. J 24 80 Lancaster, Pa 22 00 Long Branch, N. J 25 00 Manayunk, Pa 22 25 Mt. Holly, N. J 22 70 Newark, N. J 25 00 New Brunswick, N. J 25 00 New York, N. Y 25 00 NoRRiSTOWN, Pa. (via Philadelphia) 22 65 19 Rate. Ocean Grove, N. J S25 00 Perth Amboy, N. J 25 00 Philadelphia, Pa 22 00 Phillipsburg, N. J 25 00 Phcenixville, Pa. (via Philadelphia) 23 00 PoTTSTOWN, Pa. " " 23 00 PoTTSViLLE, Pa. " " 24 So Princeton, N. J 24 60 Rahwav, N. J 25 00 Reading, Pa. (via Philadelphia) 23 75 Salem, X. J 23 00 Trenton, N. J. 24 00 Tulpehocken, Pa 22 20 ViNELAND, N. J 23 00 West Chester, P.a. (via Frazer) 22 00 Wilmington, Dei 22 00 WissAHicKON Heights, Pa 22 30 Woodbury, N. J 22 30 Rates via Market Street Wharf do not include transfer of pas- senger or baggage through Philadelphia. Half tickets for children under twelve years of age will be sold at $7.25 more than one-half the rates quoted above. For further information apply to Ticket Agents ; Tourist Agent, 205 Washington Street, Boston ; Tour- ist Agent, 1 196 Broadway, New York ; Tourist Agent, 789 Broad Street, Newark, N. J. ; or address Geo. \V. Boyd, Assistant General Passenger Agent, Broad Street Station, Philadelphia. PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD. Two Tours to the North July 2 1 to August 4, 1900 August 1 1 to August 25, 1900 Visiting Niagara Falls, Thousand Islands, Rapids of THE St. Lawrence, Montreal, UP the Saguenay, Chicoutimi, Quebec, Au Sable Chasm, Lakes Champlain and George, AND Saratoga. « « « « Rate - - - $125 Inchuiing all necessary expenses Detailed itinerary, now in course of preparation, will be sent on application to Tourist Agent, 205 Washington Street, Boston; Tourist Agent, 1196 Broadway, New York, or Geo. W. Boyd, AssiUant General Passenger Agent, Broad Street Station, Pliiladelfihia. PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD TOURS. TOUR TO THE SOUTH, BY SPECIALTRAIN OF PULLMAN PARLOR CARS. OCTOBER 9 TO 17, 1900. (OCTOBER 8 TO 18 FROM BOSTON. I n { VISITING GETTYSBURG, BLUE MOUNTAINS, LURAY, ROANOKE, NATURAL BRIDGE, RICHMOND, OLD POINT COMFORT, AND WASHINGTON. I Rate from Boston, $75.00 New York, - - - - 65.00 Philadelphia, - - - 63.00 Detailed itineraries will be prepared in due sea- son, and copies will be sent on application to Tourist Agent, 205 Washington Street, Boston ; Tourist Agent, 1196 Broadway, New York, or Geo. W. Boyd, Assistant General Passenger Agent, Broad Street Station, Philadelphia. PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD TOURS. CALIFORNIA. MEXICO. FLORIDA. OLD POINT COMFORT. WASHINGTON. During the winter and spring of 1900 and 1901 a number of personally-conducted tours will be run to the Pacific coast, Mexico, Jacksonville, Old Point Comfort, and Washington. The same high standard of previous years will be maintained on all these tours. For detailed information address Geo. W. Boyd, Assistant General Passenger Agent, Broad Street Station. Philadelphia. LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 014 432 813 9 #