The herald., 1894-11-18

scene before you. All the waters of
Lakes Michigan, Superior, Huron, ST..
Clair and Erie pass over that narrow
way to Lake Ontario. with a PLUNGE on
the American side OF I64 feet. and on the
Canadian side of 154 feet at the falls.
On both sides Of the great abyss, at the
time OF the writer's visit, the trees were
beautifully tinted by the early
autumn frosts. Taken altogether the
scene was indescribably grand. The
pretty islands, the rapids above the
falls, the whirlpool, the rock OF ages, the
cave OF the winds. the grand gorge, the
quaint Canadian towns. the cantilever
and suspension bridgeo, the forests and
Canadian parks-all interest aud de-
light. A Canadian company hasrscent.
ly built an electric railroad from q
point far above the falls, nearly to Lake
Ontario. 1t rune almost along the edge
OF the roaring river and gives splendid
chance to see ali Of the famous acenary.
1t is said BY experts that power enough
goes to waste at Niagara falls to do all
the work OF the world.
From Buffalo to New York you can
take the fastest train in the world-the
Empire state express OF the New York
Central railroad. An average OF 55 miles
an hour is made, and often raile is
made in less than a minute. The road
runs from one end of the state co the
other, and down the Harlem river past
West Point and the land of Rip Van
Winkle, into the heart OF the great ci ty
on Manhattan Island.
There is plenty to interest one in New
York, especially il you have been alb
sent from the metropolis OF the country
for many years. Broadway and its
numerous adjacent streats are as
crowded as ever. The great BROOKLYN
bridge ia constantly filled with railroad,
team and foot travel. Wall street and
brokers keep up their control OF the
finances of the country and tbs stock
exchange is yet tho wonder of the
visitor, the action of the brokers when
the stocks are moving up or down re-
sembling as little as possible what
might be expected OF rational beings.
The elevated railroads appear to be q
great success. Fifth avenue is still the
center OF fashionable residences and the
imposing mansion OF G. P. Huntington
is az yet unoccupied, although COM
pleted long ago. 1t is alleged that SUI
perstition keeps the railroad magnate
from his pslatial home. Central park
is full of romantic scenery. The park ia
constantly being improved, and its
small lakes, full of water fowl, are we'll
worth seeing. In the zoo gardens is the
handsomeat African lion in captivity in
the world. e
Crossing the ferry to Jersey City, you
are soon speeding through the heart of
New jersey and Philadelphia. All OF
these towns depend mainly upon manu-
featuring and look from the train dingy,
smoky and thoroughly uninviting. A
few hours ride brings you to the city of
alleged Brotherly Love, or, as facetious
fellow traveller called it, the City of
Wanamaker.
Mr. Harfison's postmaster-geners
does seem to nearly own Philadelp phia.
His name and his stores appear every
where. The often described but mo-
notonous rows ofdwellings with the in.
evitable marble door step, which is
scrubbed daily, are a unique feature Of
Philadelphia. This Delaware river front
presents busy scene of commerce. At
Fairmount park ono building of the
centennial remains which is used as o
museum. There 10 sne collection.
largely made up OF exhibits at the ex-
hibition Of 1876. and full Of historicsl