New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-12

THE GRAND Al SABLE CHASM.

Those who have only the upper waters OF
the pretty Au Sable River and It's two branches
gliding quietly and peacefully through the WOODS
and valleys with only an occasional FESTIVE night
through some litle rapid would hardly expect the
wildly turbulent scene that IL Is about to enact
before its identity Is blottcd ont and lost In the
wide blue waters Of LAX" champain. but for
many a mile It has been gathering and outstanding
strength and volume for one last grand enort th"'
Is to make it, name renowned and gain pace
FOR itself in the gudcbook' of the world as one OF
Natures wonders few miles from the point where
It's existence Is to cease 1t makes little plunge
over a prosaic mlldam and short rapid. a. II TO
try its strength. and then. casting of all restraint
and with ali the impetuosty Of a newly discov-
cred power IL dashcs h. reckless abandon over JUL
ting cliffs. on either side Of a lofty. projecting
rock to form the beautiful Rainbow Falls. This L.
not Niagara in height hut the imp''uous rush
Snrfs o lhe ;n %aer r into d ianSrS d OF
which rises hgh In the ar AK is vsi' .ha5ov
playing on the turhuleni breast o. me inai pro-
noes not soon weary Of and 20 which the OBJ
server returns with eyer fresh plcasnr' u,,.
plateau near the head OF me ehaim ana ~ Ln
elevation OF about yc hundrcd icct ahovS Lax
ramic view for miles IN cither diIs'155n' VIM,
Mountains in Vermont. grand succession q grace
faI purple nsoaS me ,b S%1y another pano
tains. more distinct than the ranges On the other
side OF tim lake. and soft and fresn WIN th'l.
evergreen mantle while between strotches - vast
extent Of dark forest which pour down thcir
nvigorating odors. purifying and vvifying me ar
A more beautiful series Of distant views than l.
afforded from the piazzas OF me noicl can h"r~y
gravellv nature. the air i peculiarly dry ana nihc
ing The office and general assembly room IS me
anartmcnt. with lofty walls entirely Panelicd with
beautiful polished red birch. a. ~ also the granu
staircase. the effect being rich and pleasing IN IN"
extreme BESIDES this hall. there are several par
ffeJ, nd .fr uv-rg lf
floor and a; the other end Of the building there
are n number OF airy sleeping apartments. ARRANGED
in suits with a private bath FOR each TWO
TALLY the same plan ~ tn" rooms on the lower
floor. making the accommoda,ion- Tor famine" n
magnificent view from It's Windows making IL n
difficult matter to choos" among them. and. as
air pervades the entire establishment one i'ht1
ure Of the rooms that viii be greatly appr"clatci
10y the women IL that every one possesses a go2h
closet The house Is lighted 10y electricity through
out, and there are electric callbells i'm each room
There is also an electric gong In each room which
can be sounded from the office. giving ample warn
escape each end OF the building which Is easily
accessible from every floor. that every provision
passenger elevator has been put INTO the house
which Will be an appreciated comyenience RE
every respect n nrs-cass establishment, while the
fact that w II. Tracy VIII manage J, as u7uaI -
ton and the best Of good fare
Tho new golf links Is another attraction OF the
place and. considerable care has been exercised
in laying 1t out and the country Is extremely
well ADAPTED for the sport Il IL expected II Will
prove favon,e point for experts -,-.. -
over the Delaware and Hudson Railroad from
either direction to Port Kent whore q change Is
made short branch line which carries them
station from which the hotel f. only half n mile
distant. The house will open this year on July l.