The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1879-09-12
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Editor Democrat,
Thinking that q few lines from this part
of the United States might be of some inter-
est to your many readers, win try and give
you few items.
The corn crop looks splendid, but the
wheat and oats does not compare with Ore
gon. Tho weeds aud bugs have taken them
in this section Of the State.
II has beon pretty warm here thissummer.
The thermometer has stood as high as l02s
in the shade for several days; 90 and o6' has
been about the average all summer Now
this is pretty warm for a Webfoot chap.
have just returned from an extended
tour TO New York by way Of Niagara Falls.
Here witnessed the grandest sight ever
saw, Echo Canyon not excepted. While
there rode down the 'inclined railway" to
the river and shadow Of the rock dressing
room below the American Falls. Here wo
donned the necessary waterproof garments
and with competent guide passed under tho
American Falls. Our party consisted of ak
gentlemen and five ladies, and as we passed
down the shiny stairway to the walk that
leads under the falls the binding spray and
dashing sheets of water seemed to battle our
further advance. but by turning our backs
We were enabled to force our way. When
about half way under, theiladies and some Of
the men became frightened and went back.
but the rest of Us followed tho guide as far a.
he would so. although at times the water fell
upon US in such heavy dashes as to almost
carry us OF the walk. After taking stroll
over Goat, Luna and the Three Sister Isl
ands / passed under the falls again to the
"CaSe of the Winds" Hero one gets tbs
finest view of Niagara. Later in the day
crossed the upper suspension bridge TO ths
Canada side. This bridge spans the river Al
a point where it is one quarter OF a mil,
making the longest span in the world. II i
200 feet above the water, which can not b,
fathomed and is known to be over 200 fee
deep Here at this point, Stephen Pier, tin
great Niagara Falls rope walker gives dali,
exhibitions of his daring feets ON the tieh
rope and flying trapeze 200 feet above tn
Niagara river.
There are two suspension bridges aeroa
the river at Niagara. only one mile apart
The lower one is double tracked for wagol
and Railway. l only stopped at Niagar
one day. In the evening started for Nsv
York City, and after spending few days il
that city ! went to Chicago. and from ther
to this place.
While in Chicago l witnessed champion
game of base bali between the Buffalo ant
Chicago clubs. After playing ten inning
the score stood . to in favor Of the Buffalos
The fast run was made by the Chieagos il
the sth inning then the BuiTalos made on
: in the ninth, and also one in the tenth
Time Of game three hours.
In all my travels this country here in Iii
nois is by far the best have seen since
left Oregon. But Illinois Is the wcedies
state have passed through. The lanes A.
fun Of them, some OF them reached to III
/ height OF S to 10 feet have seen weed
around old stack yards that were actually l.
. feet high.
: It has been very dry here this Summer
So much so that the wells are failing all ove
the country. Had it been wet summer
suppose they would have made rails out {
the weeds.
shall leave here for Pacific. about Ii
middle Of September, and as will go to s.
Louis and from there through to Kanas
. where viii spend some little time in yisi
!. ing relatives. viii probably not get hon
4 until November. Yours truly;
: w. W. CRAWFORD