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

and delight In that charming sylvan
retreat, as there is every modern con-
venience Of first-class city hotel.
II viii be superiuous TO attempt
description Of this wonder Of nature,
the Glen. which is a succession Of
arcades. cascades. galleries and grot-
toes from beginning 10 end Of the
three miles: Glen Alpha opens the
panorama and Glen Omega closes il.
10 name IN succession the marvels
that meet one al every turn would re-
qulre volume. so with a single men
ton Of the vast cathedral l will pass.
Here the Glen Is wider than Al any
other point. the rocky walls lower 10
a height Of more than 800 feet and are
hung with curtains Of moss and Itch
ems. garlanded
WITH CLISGING VINES
and crowned with lofty evergreens
The cathedral Is an immense Oblong
ampItheaTeI. nearly al eighth OF a
mile IL length. whose floor i a smooth
and even surface OF solid rock. and
whose dome i the blue arch Of the
sky, while the voice Of the cascade
that dashes and whirls from rock 10
praise 10 the great Creator.
To the tourist who comes 70 explore
this rift in the rock, l would say pro-
vide yourself with rubber OF heavy
walking shoes. q gOssamer. and by all
means wear a wooden dress. which
should clear the ground. leaving the
hands free 10 hold the rail il climbing
the steep passes.
LEAVING WATKINS
by the New York Central. We run for
twenty miles along the edge Of Seneca
lake. whose water i as blue as the
far-famed Mediterranean. Here the
country seems one vast vineyard: the
spreading vines stretch out on every
hand and grape culture seems the one
industry. A curious kind Of fence
struck me as We whirled alOng-the
upturned Stunps Of old trees whose
roots stretched out and inter
laced 50 as 10 form a perfect barrier.
al the same time presenting unique
and artistic appearance. Signs Of
thrift were everywhere, and the hum
bleSr little farm house was tidy and
trim as the most pretentiOus mansion.
Inc land i rolling. some Of the hills
seeming almost foothills Of the noun
tains, and the great fields Of grain. a.
We travelled on. were like golden bill
lows swept by the strong south breeze.
Next came the great apple orchards.
IN which lay many farmer fortune.
The towns were similar in appearance
because Of the universal adoption Of
lumber rather than brick as building
material, but each residence had its
own patch Of ground-breathing space
and the cultivation Of flowers seems
10 be passion with the people.
favOrite vine seeming 10 be the purple
clematis, with its rich. dark flower
forming an exquisite drapery over
window and veranda. The soil could
not fail 10 be richly produc-
tive because 50 finely irrigated.
Streams Of water. now wide. now
narrow. stole like silver threads across
the emerald fields. and when the
Erie canal suddenly struck our way.
the landscape was one continual
Gene Of beauty.
| Reaching Rochester We struck the
Hudson River railroad and could not
| ielp comparing the service on our
! Pennsylvania Central with the misera-
le Accommodations D cred by these
pads. Rochester il city Of bridges
nd spires: its streets are regular and
painfully shaded. the great boughs
Almost interlacing. so luXuriously
ley stretch their leafy arms: and
bw the little towns follow fast along
he way our iron horse is driving u
nd al 80 o'clock We hear the Sus-
ension Bridge called and in ten min
| Tes more find ourselves at Niagara
| falls-but We must smooth our wind
blown locks and refresh ourselves
| With cup Of tea" before We can say
me word Of the thunder of the
Eaters.' lie DEAN. .