Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1893-08-24

of the generous thickness congenial 4
the capacious stomach of the writer
or thinned down to ..step-mother" pro
portions-all by a simple turn of thu
set-screw. Descending, we went
through the parlors and rooms devot
ed to the guests, all luxuriously
| furnished, and fitted in artistic style
The ladies were enraptured. one o.
them recalling story she had read O
| fellow who .sdreamt that he dwelt iI
marble halls" This hotel is no dream
but the prices charged for lodging
will put an ordinary scribbler to sleep
twelve dollars day being the figure
or those in the solar walk of society.
We had sense enough to know that il
was. entirely too rich for our blood,
and so didn't have, at the end of our
sojourn. to walk home on our uppers.
Leaving the hotel, we climbed into
the wagonette and proceeded along the
lake front toward Lincoln Park, the
ultimate object of our trip. Along the
drive, for a mile, or two, the lake
formed the confine of the Avenue on the
right. For about half mile, as close
as they could conveniently sit on the
quay, were men and boys fishing. We
watched them as we bowled along, but
failed to see single fish safely landed,
though ssnibbles'' were plenty. The
fish caught here are small trout, and
decidedly good eating, too. We had
breakfasted off one that morning, and
can testify to its excellence of flavor
and freedom from the bones which
knock oat the usefulness of some of the
fnny tribe.
At Lincoln Park is an aggregation
(as the travelling Snowman puts it) of
animals from every part of the globe:
lions, tigers, elephants, buffaloes,
prairie dogs, hyenas, bears, reindeers,
foxes, pumas, leopards, ETC., etc. Also,
reptiles of all kinds. We spent an
hour here, and were amply repaid for
coming. The weather was rather
warm, but the park is well shaded and
we did not suffer much from the heat;
yet the cool breeze from the lake was
very grateful as we rapidly sped back
to the city.
1t was near one o'clock when we re-
turned to the hotel. just tired enough
to make rest pleasant, and hungry
enough to make us do full justice to an
elegant lunch prepared against our re-
turn. We do not know that we ever
compressed more pleasure into the
same space of time than we experience
ed in our five hours ride over the city,
and to Mr.. Biss-for it was his treat
we now beg to make due acknowledge
ment for his kindness. He understands
the art of ministering to the mental as
we'll as the material welfare of his
guests.
On Tuesday morning we had been
pleased with call from an
Ironton boy, Mr.. A. j. Zwart, now a
of Chicago, who had heard of
onr advent into the city: After a talk
ABOUT the folks at home, arrangements
were made to take drive about the |
city the succeeding Friday afternoon,
wind and weather permitting. Wei
1ad looked forward to the time with |
pleasant anticipation, but ..man pro-
ooses and God disposes.' Up to Friday. ]
Ind on that day to noon, the skies had /
'een clear, and all the world that could |
lictate its own notions, staid by choice
'ut of doors. But at one o'clock of
hat day, the clouds gathered, the
windows of heaven were opened, and
he rain came patterlng down. Mr..
.wart came promptly at the appointed
lour. but reluctantly the drive was
'iven up. However, we were not to
'e cheated entirely of his companion
hip, and, after consultation, he ard
he writer boarded a passing train and
rent down into the city-to wander
bout its noted places, and later to
lew its proportions and beauties under Il
ne glare of the electric lights.
Chicago is made up of immensity in
,ngth, breadth and height. Hert
,reets are the broadest, her buildings
le highest and widest and longest, herl !.
iver the ooziest, and her foundations :
le slipperiest, of any city's on the !,
lobe. She is the greatest in every :
ling except her estreet-car service: E
lere St. Louis beats her out of sight.
he cable cars are slow, the horse !,
hrs are an anachronism, and the elec- !;
'ic cars noted for their absence. But
le is great city. MADE up largely of ).
reat buildings. OF these we will dis
purse next week.
Cholera infantum has lost its terrors =
nee the in reduction of Chamberlain,s
olic, Cholera and DiarrhHa Remedy.
hen that remedy is used and the |
eatment as directed with each bottle Il