The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-08-13
FACTS AND F1NCIEs,
Information for the FamiIy-stranqers under
the Tail Tower.

They were on Fulton ferry boat,
father, mother and daughter - he In shirt
sleeves, white trousers, and prunella CATERS,
about seventy years Of age the moth or In black
bombazine, no hustle, and very warm; the
daughter pale, sallow. and chewing gum
whats that, par" THAT, oh, that's what
they call a yach."
"Whats them towers forf"
"Them's for the suspension bridge. It's to be
made Of iron. Thoy kin hoist 1t 40 when tall
masted vessels 90 under. The bridge Will g
100 feet long, about half as long as they are at
Niagara"
The party rode up in a Fifth avenue stage, the
slowest known mode Of locomotion, thereby
having ample time to observe the sights.
THAT" said the sun. burned pa and guide as
he pointed at st. Paul's Church, that Is a cele-
brated Baptist church.where Nickacld preached
All them tombsones WAS raised for British sol
dicrs. They buried 'em just where they fell,
and the British Government put up tho stones
afterward. The architect died and the plan was
lost, 40 it's doubtful u any u the stones are
properly placed. Aud this" said he. continuing,
az ls Aslor's fur house. You can see the Gags
ONCE.
81 don't know whether that's the Museum or
the iippodrome. rather guess its the Hippo
drome Yes, know 1t H.. You see the Italian
musician at the door. That's him with the
music crank. This is where Moody and sankey
had their meetings. and that little shed In the
souls"
~ suppose this Is Central Park isn't IL, papa ?"
They were thenpissiDg the City Hall.
Yes, dear. Yes, that's the Central Park. It's
right In the middle Of the city, The s,eeple is
supposed to he directly over the heart OF the
town. They always pull up the flags when the
May or goes out OF town or II any OF the Alder
men ole. don't know why three sides OF the
CITY Hal are marble and one side free stone.
Do YOU know, sirr'
STRANGER believe 1t was because the rear
OF the building was 80 far uptown they thought
no one would ever care to 20 round It. The hand
some building Just above 4 Is one OF our treas;
1t me me-, house that Bill built"
"Blll buit-that lie, william erec,edit"
"Oh. Thank you. Daughter, that dirty old
house Is the house that Bill built IL doesn't
looS as though It had come TO stay. on, there
look. mother there's where Stewart made his
fortune; Yes, that's his store. There's where
he sold his store clothes"
us his store closed2"
mo, no. sly that's where he sold his store
clothes. But Il was closed when he died"
rs he then deadf"
Then they left the stage and walked down
Chambers street and up Centre.
that's one OF the glories Of the country my
dear, said the old man as he slung his coat ov er
his other arm. and pointed at the vacant once
ofthe MUTUAL Benefit Savings Bank.
YES. That Is 1t was before 1t closed up.
don't know how 1t happened, but the money
went ont fas'erthan II went In. So they appoint
ed receiver"
But It's open In the basement"
Yes. They sell beer there. The Easements
are generally open when the banks are shut up"
ION, pa, what a tall tower, what a very tall
tower. what is III"
"rhat's It."
whats itf'
you said II. What is II. That's Just what II
is. fhaIs tue celebrated highest tower In New
York. 90 W. into II any day. and see a Reid
shaken by the wind. That's the great temper
ance organ. That's the great-helo! why see
here mother let's 20 into dear Horace's saloon
and take a bite.
They enter.
"Zwei LAGER, two brandy smashes, one stein,
one plate tomato soup, three layers, and one
pony brandy" were the sautations as thu rural
party stepped foot over the threshold.
Waitcr-Inkc seats please. What shall get
three lagersI All right.
Papa hree whatY No. sir. Bring three pieces
OF pie and d cup OF tea.
Stranger-Good day, sir. You're a stranger |
see. Come down STAIRS and see the pictures
Let the ladies remain.
They ~ down.
Presently the old man rlshes back. His eve Is
Wild, his hair dishevelled, mia umbrella firmly
clasped Tome ont 81 this place. Mother,
daughter, come. Where are we2 Where am
~ And out they AZ, followed by the walters
CHEEKY cry, Lwel lager aud a SOONER Of Rhine
wine, gtug - - $1,000