The herald., 1894-11-18
Garfield and South parks show equal

Garfield and South PARKS snow equal
improvements.
At the old worlds fair site there is a
sad scene of desolation. Many OF the
magnificent buildings have been burned
down, others are being torn down and
debris covers the ground for mile or
more. No. satisfied with the destruc-
tion OF the buildings much OF the status
ary has been mutilatcd. Only the stat
ue Of the Republic remains intact. 1t
has recently been repaired and repaint-
ed by the city. The English and Ger
man buildings are to remain. The
standing. The numerous hotels, which
it is stated, far from realized tee hopes
OF their proprietors, are being gradually
removed.
Chicago, thanks to Marehall Field, will
have one monument OF the great exposi.
ton W hich should last forever. There
is enough to occupy visitor for week
in the great museum on the grounds. 1t
contains many OF the important exhibits
OF the fair, aud is worth trip across the
continent to any one who did not see the
exhibition of 1898. The entire country,
from Catalina island to Northeastern
Maine and from Alaska to Southern
Florida, is represented.
An hours ride on the Illinois Central
from Chicago brings you to a plRcs. the
name OF which was on every ones lips
six months ago. 1t ia the so-called
model town of Pullman. A glance at
the place from the train would 20 far to
make one believe that Mr.. Pullman had
done something for his country and in
the interest OF philanthropy. 1t pre-
sents O most attractive front. There are
green lawns in park shape for half q
mile along the tracks with fountains and
hedges. There are handsome hotels
with marble foors, pretty depot and
church. long line OF car shops built
with architectural excellence. The stores
are all inclosed in two buildings where
you can do all your shopping, passing
from one to another without exposure
to sun or rain. There are we'll paved
streets and electric cars. Back OF all
this is another picture. Mr.. Pullman's
model homes are stone structures ex.
tending block. For all the world they
look like penitentisry; or, at least,
each block does. There is nothing to
indicate home about them. There is
little room for outdoor exercise unless
taken on the streets--no lawns, no gar.
demo, no flowers. A four room house
rents for $40 month.
Back still further at the rear
of Pullman's town were some 40
families awsI;ing eviction for non
payment of rent. It was O pitlful sight
to observe the woebegone faces of man,
women and children. Across the rail-
road tracks at the town Of Kensington
are tumble down structures, broken
down fences, and the streets are kept in
a slovenly manner. But there are many
real homes there, and the people are not
at the mercy OF eoulless corporation.
The republic would be unlucky indeed
if IL had many model towns OF the Pail
man kind in its borders.
From Chicago to Buffalo is a pleasant
ride along the great lakes. taking in In
diana, Michigan and Ohio. 1t il a
farming couatry, with large number OF
cities and towns dependent largely on
manufactures. Hard times was the
complaint all along tho line. AtBuffalo
you find one OF the most prosperous
cities of New York. An bour's ride
brings you to Niagara Falls and scenes
not to be forgotten in lifetime. The
American vllava of Niagara Falls is
quite an attractive place, close to the
great Cataract. ufsad ladeed 10 tho