Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-08-27
HERE. THERE AND ELSEWHERE.

PART 2 Continued.
As Queenston Heights are approached
a turn in the route suddenly reveals the
plains and river beyond this cliff upor
which we have Travelled. On these
Heights is monument 200 feet high,
erected to famous British General, Sill
Isaac Brock, who fell here during the
War of 1912. Then gradual descent is
made and at Queenston we cross the river
on the Lewiston Suspension Bridge, pro-
coed to Lewiston and then start on the
return trip over the Great Gorge Route
which runs quite close to the waters edge
nearly all the way.
A short time after leaving Lewiston
the Devils Hole" is passed. Niagara
Frontier history tells US that here some
British soldiers were ambushed and mas
sacred by the Indians in 1863, all being
forced over the brink of the cliff meet
ing death on the rocks below.
On the Canadian side we looked down
upon the Whirlpool rapids but on the
American side we were within few
feet of the churning, foaming waves and
the feelings of admiration, wonder, awe
and fear inspired by the scene beggars
all description. One can scarce keep
from crying out in terror. Each dashing,
baff1ed wave as it advances swiftly and
recedes with purpose thwarted, seems as
though it were some sentient being claim
ing release from unjust bondage. 1t be-
comes positive relief to reach that part
of the river which is smooth and quiet as
we gradually ascend the bank to our
starting point having travelled over 20
miles. This trip requires about two hours
unless the. tourist has made use of the
privilege to stop over at various points
in which case day may easily be con-
sumed. These three trips, Goat Island
drive" "Maid of the Mist sail" and
Niagara Belt Line ride" in connection
with trip to the "Cave of the Winds
by those who care to venture, include
the main and most important features of
vSeeing Niagara.
But there is one point of interest in
tour and that is visit to 1.-The Home of
heart of the residence section away from
tories. The grounds have frontage of
500 feet on the upper Niagara River from
which their power is obtained. The main
building of this stately industrial palace
of white thing, marble and mosaics, is
463 feet long and 66 feet wide with four
connecting portions, having in all floor
space of 81 acres. The building is enter
ed through large foyer. On the left
side are writing and reading rooms for
guests furnished with leather-upholster-
ed furniture. At the other end of the
foyer dainty demonstration lunches" are
served to visitors and uniformed guides
with them to explain the various steps of
the industry. 1.-THE Natural Food Con.
servatory" is another name to which this
ideal factory seems entitled because of
some of its unique features.
1t contains thoroughly equipped din
ming room on the fifth floor overlooking
a small, beautiful park, in which the
women employees are served noon
lunch as guests of the company while the
men employees pay nominal sum. This
company looks after the health, comfort,
intellectual and moral i'm
provement of it's employees by providing
a large number of elaborate lavortories
finished in marble and mosaics at cost
of 500, 900 and equipped with hot and
cold water in shower and needle baths,
soap and towels, all free of charge. A
library is also provided in
which hundreds of periodicals can be OBJ
tained comfortable rest rooms are fur
classes of various kinds are main
tanned with prizes awarded the most pro-
ficient The girls are given caps, aprons
and sleeves, free. The chairs have foot
and back rests. The auditorium seats
1000 and has all modern conveniences for
holding lectures, concerts, etc.
No attempt will be made to describe
the process of manufacturing Shredded
Wheat or Triscuit for it is too intricate,
and extensive to be intelli-
gently described in few words> With
the statement that the total cost of |
and equipment was $4,000, 900,
and the assertion that the entire plant is
most clearly and inviting we will leave
Niagara Falls for Elsewhere.