The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1877-07-12
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EDITORIAL EXCCRSION.

l OF Black Hawk County.
EDITORIAL EXcCRsION.
Shortly after writing our letter which APP
peared in the last weeks CHRONICLES, we
went aboard the fine Steamer "Chicf JUS
tice Waite" and were soon on ourway to
Put-in- Bay Island This Island is situated
IN Lake Eric, about Al miles from Toledo,
Ohio, and 10 miles from Sandusky City.
II derives its name from the fact that
Coamadore Perry put IN here with its
Acct Just previous 10 and after the mem
orable battle Of lake Eric, in 1SlS, and
from here he pcnned that significant cis-
patch 70 the goveramcnt, "Wc have net
the enemy and tlsey arc ours" The
Island is about three miles long, and has
a population al about 800. 1t lis conccd-
cd to be one Il the finest resorts Tor
health and pleasure to be found in Ameri-
ca. We arrive there ab.ui noon and I'M
mcdiatcly proceed to the Putin Bay
House where we enjoy most elegant and
sunptous dinner. This is the largest
Summer Hotel west of the Al!eghanies,
and has ample Accommodations for 1000
guests. If the meal We had there was
fair sample OF the regular fare we are not
at all surprised thatit is rapidly growing in
favor with those who ha re time and mon
~ to enjoy themselves at Summer resorts,
and that in order to secure rooms it is
often necessary to telegraph ahead. The
charges at the House however are very
reasonable, more so than VIC would sup
pose the proprictors could afford-bcing
only $50 per day by the week. After
dinner the time before leaving is put in
looking about, seeing the sights and en-
Toying ourselves generally Just in the
Bay, about a mile from the Hotel is"Gib-
ralter" u small Island which was formerly
the summer residence of Jay Cooke. 1t
has palatial residence and beauti-
fully iaidout grounds and is fit fora king.
Between 3 and 4o'clock, the Whole party
20 aboard the steamer and start on Our
IctuTH " AOlCVOs ia III w dc ~ w o.
that way instead of ria Detroit We ar
rive at Toledo about O'clock and proceed
in body to the Oliver House whtrc a
good supper awaits us. We are obliged
to wait until half past ten o'clock before
we resume our journey, and the time is
occupied with !. most terrific rain and
thunder storm. Several of the Toledo
editors call to see the boys and exchange
views on the topics of the day. About
ten O'Clock, we go to the depot and are
soon aboard train on the Canada South
ern Railroad bound for the great wonder
Niagara Falls. We travel all night and
between and o'clock in the morning
arrive in sight of the mighty cataract.
The Canada Southern is the only Rail-
road which runs within full view of the
Falls. and all who wish to see them with
out extra expense can do so by going eyer
this road. Alighting at The Depot, ashtr r;
walk-probably go or 80 rods-ovcr a
good, smooth sidewalk, brings us to the
Clifton House, one of the most famous
and popular hotels in the world. 1t is so
situated that a person sitting or Sanding
on any Of the balconies or vcrandahs has
at 0nce-the American Fail, Horseshoe
Fall the Suspension Bridge, Goat Island,
and, in fact, all there is to be seen. After
breakfast, the company Start out in small
parties of two or more and commence 60
ing about, las Josh Billings says.) "like y,
roaring lion, seeking whom they may
devour somebody" Or, in other words,
we start out to see what there is to be
seen. 1t would be folly for us to attempt
any description Of what there IS interest
ing; far ADLER pens than ours have cs-
sayed the task in vain We have always
heard Of the grrat.expensc which attend
ed visit to Niagara Falls, but VIC failed
to sec 1t. To be sure there are plenty of
chances to get rid Of money, and we
know Of no place in the world whe.e
those chances do not exist in one way or
another. If a person has any desire to be
they can be SO ut the Falls as
well as at any place, but ii a person, on
the other hand, buys everything that is
rffcred him, rides around in elegant car
riages AL the time and shows a general
TO "put on style, and spend a
great deal Ct money VIC never saw place
where he will receive more assistance in
that line than at that point. Ono place
we would recommend all who have an APP
to visit is Mr.. Darnetts Mu-
scum. 1t is on the Canada side and but !
hort distance from the Clifton House.
I occupies very large building which
las been fitted mp in good and convenient
hape for the best display Of its many
thousand curiosities. In some respects,
perhaps, it is not quite equal to the Mu
cum in Central Park, New York City,
nut in other departments VIC think IL even
xccls that celebrated establishment Its
Egyptian department is particularly cx-
client. We have seen both, and would
lake but little if any choice between
hem. It only costs so cents to go through
ne whole building, and this also includes
to the elegant gardens which
re kept in connection with the Museum,
J well as TO Table Rock. which is reach
1 by stairs from the opposite side of
ie street. 1t was generally understood
lat the Editorial Association would adj
)urn ut Eiagaru Falls. 20 durinr the tlay s,