Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-07-28

spray fills the cavern with perpetual
storms. This is the. only spot on earth
where rainbows form complete circle,
\ sometimes three at once, the visitor pass
ing through them. We now pass on to
| LUNA ISLAND,
the only place where the Lunar Bow is
visible, and where the earth is said to
trembe and vibrate from the eoncus-
sion of the water. At this place the lit
tie daughter of Dr. De Forest, of Buffa-
10, leaped from the arms of Mr.. Charles
Abingdon, who held her over the rapids,
plaxfully remarking, 81 am going to
throw you in' Mr. A, with loud cry
of horror, followed her, and both were
carried over the Falls.
THE PALE REAPER DEATH,
is almost always there. While thou
sand happy hearts were around us, the
beauty of Niagara before US, the bands
playing in the Park, and the bright col
ors of the American and British Ma
tions floating from the flagstaff, we sat
and watched the dead body of DR..
Howie, tied by cord fastened to his
ankles and the rocks below. There in
that deep chasm. 1S5 feet downward, he
was left without soul to guard or
watch over him for many hours, await
| ing the action of the coroner, who was
called to view the remains. There, eX-
posed to the gaze of hundreds, the ghast-
| ly thing waved and swayed with the
motion of the water, the arms and
hands moving backward and forward
as if beckoning the living on to death.
| In the interests of
THE CHRONICLE
we made special effort to get the facts
| in the case, and now lay them before
| your readers in an abbreviated FORM
| DR.. HOwie and Mrs. Sarah Ste wart, both
of Silver Greek, New YOrk-married,
and of wealth and high social standing
brought disgrace and sorrow upon
their respective families through the in
diligence of an illicit passion. Divorce
ensued on the part of Mr.. Stewart, and
DR.. Howie also separated from his FAM
| lily. RemOrse seems to have taken pos
session of their conscience. On Wednes-
day evening they came to Niagara, re-
turned to Buffalo at IL A. NJ. on Thurs
day-returned to the Falls with the
Electric Light excursion ON the same
evening, and it is supposed leaped hand
in hand over the American Falls. Her
body was recovered on Tuesday last. |
This is only an outline of the sad affair |
of which we have every minute detail, |
but space pleads brevity. We now pilot |
our fair young friends across the
NEW. SUSPENSION BRIDGE
to Canada. This bridge is between the
anchorage 1928 feet, between the towers
126S feet, and is the longest suspension
bridge in the world; hight of Canadian
tower lO5 feet, American tower 100 feet /;
hight of center of bridge above water,
100 feet; depth of water in channel, 25O1
feet. Before placing our foot ON British
soil, we halt a moment, then move ON
with uncovered head, and the cry "Ged
save the Queen" ascends to Heaven.
True loyal hearts were theirs, for "Our
noble President" was included in the
prayer.
ON TIE CANADA SHORE
we have fine view of the Falls; here
also is located the museum, where we
can perceive the trembling of the earth,
and where we pass under the Horse
shoe Fall. There are also other places
of interest, which we have not space to
delineate.
THE TOURISTS
now take the cars for Toronto, and we
accompany them as far as Lewiston, 7
miles from Niagara, where they take the
steamer. The trip down the Niagara
river is a very enjoyable one. We have
a view of the old Suspension Bridge,
the Whirlpool, Brooks monument, and
other places of interest. Knowing the
of spectators to make mon
ey, even at the expense of the lives of
their fellow beings, by the chartering of {
and rotten hulks of steamers
to carry excursioniSts, and the custom
of overlooking even seaworthy vessels,
and being concerned for the safety of
our little party, we, by private inquiry,
and application at the proper places for i
legal information, ascertained the capa- ;
city and condition of the steamer, and
made note of the number going aboard.
Her capacity was 800 souls--1500 were |
aboard. Her hull was reported as in ex- 7
cellent condition. Empress of India :.
was the name of the vessel, which had
been successful blockade-runner DUR $
ing the rebellion. As the steamer pass {
ed from view, we turned to spend por- &
ton of the day at Lewiston and :,
Hights. Lewiston is his
torical town of great interest, but its t
former glory has departed. There was a c
daily landing of nine large steamers a 7
few years since, and now but one. Lew !;
ston was totally destroyed by the Brit :
sh in the year 1913.
BROOKS MONUMENT
stands on Queenstown Hights, and was I
erected in commemoratiOn of Gen. Isaac b
Brock, who fell in battle on this spot, @
October 18th, 1872. q
ON sATURDY :
,he excursionists were all returned safe /.
y to their homes, and great praise is due
he managers of the excursion for the .
care exercised for the safety and COM p
,Ort of those under their charge. o
IN CONCLUSION b
would say that space and limited time v
las prevented us from writing in the j.
manner we would have desired, and we
llso take this occasion to say to those
who propose to visit the Falls, that this 4
md former visits have caused us to be- @
,ome familiar with all the places of in Il
to be able TO secure best and |,
cheapest accommodations at hotels and
places, land be able to save both h
line and money to parties who desire to n
20. Our expenses would cover all charg n
IS for this service. H.
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