The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-08-20

Inc depot q the Baltimore ana
Potomac railroad was scene Of hustle
On Thursday morning when the train
was called-Niagra Falls-for the firsI
excursion Of the season 10 that mag
nificent wonder Of nature was given
On that day. An engine and tn
coaches. four Of them Pullman palace
cars. made up the train. and several
hundred persons availed themselves
Of the grand opportunity 10 make Al
extensive nip al moderate rate. and
within a reasonable time. The mor1-
ing was glorious. plenty Of fresh air
all the comforts and conveniences one
could desire were afforded. and the
day began auspiciously. >teamirg
into the Union depot at Baltimore. the
number Of eZcursionists was IL
creased. but still there was room.
The scenery along the Northern
Central * picturesque, and
varied. Leaving the cultivated fields
Of Maryland a few hours ride brings
you 10 the state line. and once IL
Pennsylvania YOU quickly recognize
the entent Of It's vast mineral resources
in the display Of coal and iron On
every hand. Tons upon tons are piled
in cars awaiting transportation while
the immense cOaling places are crowd
ed with the precious carbon that seem
70 creep out Of the very soil al YOUR
feet especially along the Lehigh val
ley. Following the Susquehanna's
tortuOus way. Harrisburg Is speedily
reached and this may well be called
CITY OF BRIDGES.
three or four spanning the river moi an
eight Of mile apart. They are sub
stantiaIly built and look strong
enough 10 resist the overwhelming
floods that sweep through that chan
mel al some seasons. Here and there
old piers stood out as silent mouU-
ments of the devastating powers ofthe
swollen current when il i angeIed
and Overleaps its bounds. After pass
ing sun bury the rivers broad bosom
Is dotted with innumerable islands
50 that for many miles il might b.
termed the thousand islands Of the
SusQuehanna. At Williamsport and
beyond the striking feature of the
landscape is lumbeI-not lumber as
seen in the grand old trees that towesO
on the mountain top, but lumbesA,
r.l1TLH mt - Erl-E.H 1rH rlaIz- 4r,S
transportation for building purposesE
Looking al these immense industriei D
a. seen on every hand. one gains d
new idea Of the wealth Of the world
and wherein il Iieth. Natures re-,
sources are boundIess and the cred :,
Creator Of the world has placed lis
inexhaustible riches near every manic
hand. Some will seek and findS
others will wait for the riches a. 3
revelation. and such will never realizi
them. Gliding from Pennsylvania
into New York We leave the mouE
tains. those y
GRAND OLD SENTINELS q
Of the ages. and come again TO fertil4 :
fields. TO waving grains and cost
haulets nesting in the wales ikd
birds in their nests. l.
Old Sol drops lower toward the hOrH
lion. and ere his golden ball * lost 70
view, Watkins i called and the train
is ligbtened Of much Of its burden. for
the people swarm Ike bees and rush
for the coaches in such eagerness as
10 throw Jersey City and its madden
ing crowds quite in the shade.
The four horse coach brings u up
the steep and toilso1ne ascent. and
here We are al the Glen Mountain
house in time for a delicious supper il
the swiss chalet. Just across the Glen.
which il spanDed by an artistic and
substantial bridge. The lights twinkle
like fairy eyes. and the hum Of the
mosquito il heard in the air, aye, and
his kiss Is felt on the hand.
WATKINS GLEN.
Watkins. al the head Of Seneca lake.
with its witching glen. was q part Of
large tract Of land obtained from the
Seneca Indians nearly a century ago.
II was named in honor Of IT. founder.
Dr.. Samuel Watkins. who was a ua-
tive Of England.
This series Of Leaflets from natures
OWL book. the winding paths and
rocky sleeps, the crystal cascades and
cavernOus recesses have only been
known TO the outside world since l5G3.
when Mr.. Els. a journalist and resi-
dent Of Watkins. conceived the idea Of
spanning the gorge with bridges.
erecting staircases. constructing path
WAYS and ratings throughout. 50 that
without danger the dizzy heights and
deep abysses might be explored. The
swiss church was erected OypDsjtethe
hotel and connected herewith by
fine iron bridge. 80 feet above
the church. This forms the dining
room and kitchen. most perfect and
complete in all it, appointments. The
large hall i beautifully lighted by
electricity. with airy windows and
spacious doors. where the sweet pine
odOrs steal in with inyigOratjug fresh
ness. The tables are laid with beau
tifUI napery and furnished with
sparkling crystals. china and glitter
iug silver. The walters are masters