"FOUR -TRACK SERIES" I. C.C. No. 218. NO. 10.

COHYKKJHT, 1904, BY GgORrtK H. DaSIKLS, GENERAL Tasrb> : THE FOUR-TRACK NEWS AN ILLUSTRATED MONTHLY MAGA- ZINE OF TRAVEL AND EDUCATION Every issue of the magazine is beautifully illustrated and contains one hundred and twenty- eight or more pages, each one of which is of human interest. The scope and character of the magazine are indicated by each month's Table of Contents, which approximates A dozen articles upon the Places, Peoples, and Objects of all countries, with Nature-Studies, and other articles upon topics of general value and interest. Four or five readable " Little Histories." A number of poems that contain something more than a rhyme. An Editorial Department devoted to "The World's Progress." A couple of pages of "Vest Pocket Confi- dences "—in a minor key. A department of especial interest to the traveling millions. Two or three pages of miscellaneous items " From the Field of Fact." A "table" of Book Reviews. Two pages devoted to current New York theatrical doings, treated in a brief "what and vhere" way. And enough crisp and humorous briefs, edited by the scissors, to create many a laugh. In short, each issue of the Four-Track News contains a fifty-cent assortment of good things for five cents, every article being fully illustrated by the finest half-tones that can be made.

Subscription price, 50 cents a year ; foreign countries, $1.00 ; Single copies, 5 cents. Sold at news stands, or address GEORGE H. DANIELS Publisher, 7 East 42d Street, New York The EDITH WLORNE PIERCE COLLECTION of CANADIANA

Queen's University at Kingston 7 AMERICAN ,->? ) EXPRESS COMPANY, GENERAL KIROPtAIf AfiENTS, Q/\ QuebC^S^ I NEW YORK CENTRAL LIKES. 1 X\ ^^^^^J^X™' 7 1 * ondon, Liverpool, Southampton, Paris Havre, Hamburg. Bremen, Antwerp, Genoa. W ^%&^L-b-°' *s*^/ \ /^ H,»re»l»olto|,n.M^ J Scotia Junction, v>> //" \&*vx Jc. ^ _^4* B

Madawai Braeebrldge E Sfdtkoka 70

N "' «-/«J ."<. \>.v\nVnr*.e< if fijO* Farm.nslon \ ^^SsS> V „ mX&_ ^^ A Jr^^ J H«%V ^T 'a™ / WrW / r S \

SbaraJ^7 L " Ji " gl ,l ^ / 'T B^TnT y~F^7„inT^4>. J,. '*»D^E^:*i*ti«y>' ?--_i A " I .....,..„..,! J\ i/ralmerston^^MfT'Tf\ C\ tines i^gi^foi^i# ^*^P .OrangevlUetV^ jr^,, / j - 4 m v ror,l " : rj ^ , (/K':\': > ^'t^ji i Lr; ^xv|,

8Mton^:<

7 ..in- \' ! r,., i 3C^a

h P ' " *\ ' ~V%^* \ \»>X°V$&1 / f* l ,462 MILE ^^Wte«f Operated by the ^^ArMM NEW YORK CENTRAL LINES. RAILWAY SYSTEM OF AMERICA, / x^\ / km (J THIS CEXTRAL It will be observed that tlie NEW YORK CENTRAL LINES ^^^Wyj^MB COMPRISES THE are located in that densely populated section bounded on 1 ^"ft,0 Central Hudson River, ^r u3^r> lV%*m\ ^'"'4,^'WM„ 1 New York & the east by New York and Boston, on the north by Montreal 1 \'Vn ' K -> y" lj Boston Albany, Michigan Central, R^ifi^.™ . iP'r-* & and the St. Lawrence River, on the west by Chicago. St. Louis * Vs^ . , Iih r a,,or, «^|«^» U ^T-' lake shore & Michigan Southern, lali ^ yT ! ^/ and the Mississippi River and oil the south by Williamsport, A. 1! VfeA$ »V * K\ )J ; St. Louis, A»„a .„. fOc^w^,h< ^i>ovr r"' / i^j., adi Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago & r "" the coal regions of Pennsylvania, and Pittsburg, Cincinnati " ^^HarnuU'a^ Jla," Big FOIir ROllte), U-^ , MayBViUe, W ashingt«mM- \ P,%\ r ^ u— \ %"V^'a,,,-^ ( /J*\ \ ,'J and the Ohio River. Lake Erie & Western, Cincinnati Northern, Rome, Watertown & Ogdensburg, Dunkirk, Allegheny Yalley & Pittsburg, ' Oomlon ' ' /LincolnCiiji ' :y^A °0»tl \, /^Isiua^^V \ I ^J^ T \ Pittsburg & Lake Erie, \Moipbj2kroVy" 4^' ^V>? 5/f JfKvilllsTille \ jp^V^ i/ Indiana, Illinois & Iowa, Detroit, Toledo & Milwaukee, and Lake Erie, Alliance & Wheeling Railroads. The Mgtthetva-Northrup Co., Buffalo. N. Y. ^* OUR AGENTS,

Information regarding: rates, etc., on the New York Central Lines,

may be obtained from any of the following representatives :

J. L. WHITE, City Pass'r Agent, B.

M. C. CROLL, City Ticket Agent. . Fourth and Pine Streets, Williamsport, Pa. J. C. KALBFLE1SCH, District Passenger Agent.. .20 State Street, Rochester. M. S. JUDGE, City Passenger Agent 97 Main Street, Lockport, N.Y. H. A. TIIOM AS, District Passenger Agent 377 Main St., Buffalo. B. B. DENISON, District Passenger Agent 2 Falls Street, Niagara Falls. FRANK FOY, Ticket Agent 69J Yonge Street, Toronto. G. H. THOMPSON, City Passenger Agent, P.

MILTON C. ROACH, W. B. JEROME, General Eastern Passenger Agent, General Western Passenger Ag't, 1216 Broadway, New York. 134 Monroe St., Chicago. HARRY PARRY, General Agent, ERWIN TEARS, 377 Main St., Buffalo. Colorado Passenger Agent, 1017 17th Street, Denver. A. E. BRAINARD, C. C. CRANE, Pacific Coast Ag't, General Agent, Albany. 637 Market St., Palace Hotel, F. E. BARBOUR, General Agent, San Francisco. 130 St. James St., Montreal. F. M. BYRON, G. C. GRIDLEY, Southern California Pass'r Agent, 324 So. Angeles. General Agent, Watertown, N. Y. Broadway, Los W. H. NORTHROP. W. C. SEACHREST, North Pacific Coast Agent, General Agent, Williamsport, Pa. 132 Third Street, Portland, Ore. L. DRAGO, Can. Pass'r Ag't, H. W. BROWNE, Pass'r Agent, 69J Yonge St., Toronto. Pioneer Press Bl'dg, St. Paul. EDWARD J. RICHARDS, FRANK J.WOLFE, Chief Ass't General Pass'r Agent, Assistant General Pass'r Agent, GEORGE H. DANIELS, General Passenger Agent, GRAND CENTRAL STATION, NEW YORK. AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY operate the express business on all lines of the New York Central & Hudson Eiver Railroad and are its General European Agents, with offices at: 3 Waterloo PI. (Pall Mall). inNnnN 1 1 1 1 Rue Scribe (Opera). lunuun, fHnij),park ) 84 Queen st. (Cheapside). j 54 Rue des p etjtes Ecurie8$ LIVERPOOL, 10 James St. HAVRE, 49 Quaid'Orleans. SOUTHAMPTON, 3 Canute Road. HAMBURG, 2 Ferdinand Strasse. BREMEN, 6 Bahnhof Strasse. GLASGOW, 30 Gordon St. ANTWERP, 7 Quai Van Dyck. GENOA, 15 Via San Lorenzo. ROTTERDAM, 8a Reederijstraat. The New York Central Lines are also represented by the great tourist agencies: THOMAS COOK & SON, LTJDGATE CIRCUS, LONDON, and at their c ffice3 ln every country on the globe. « . 2J^M0 il.£ WHITCOMB, «„ ^ * 20 COCKSPTJR STREET, LONDON, S. W„ and at their branch offices everywhere. INDEX TO RESORTS DESCRIBED AND OTHER

INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS BOOK.

Alexandria Bay, X. Y. 21 Bay of Quinte, Ont. 54

Br< >ck\ ille, Ont. Cape Vincent, N. Y. Carthage, N. Y. Clayton, N. Y. " Club Ramble » (Steamer Customs Regulations De Kalb Junction, N. Y. Edgewood Park, N. Y. Electric Search Light Excursion Fifty-Mile Ramble (Steamer Fine View Park, N. Y. Fishing ....

Frontenac, N. Y. . Gananoque, Ont. Grennell Park, N. Y. Henderson Harbor, N. Y. How to Reach the Thousand Islands Introduction Kingston, Ont. Lake St. John, P. Q. Massena Springs, N. Y.

Montreal, P. Q. .

Murray Isle, N. Y. . . . Newton Falls, N. Y. Quebec Rapids of the St. Lawrence Rates of Fare

Rideau Lakes, Ont. .

Sackets Harbor, N. Y. . Saguenay River St. Lawrence Park, N. Y. St. Lawrence River Rapids

Star Lake, N. Y. . Station Restaurant, Richland, N Y. Station Restaurant, Utica, N. Y

Steam Yachts for Charter . Thousand Island Park, N. Y. Thousand Island Steamboat Co Trip to Canada (Steamer) AVatertown, N. Y. Wells Island, N. Y.

Westminster Park, N. Y. . . . . THE . . . Thousand Islands of the St. Lawrence River.

"THE VENICE OF AMERICA.'' A Region of Wonderful Beauty, Historic Associations and Romantic Traditions, Offering Rare Op= portunities for Delightful Recreation.

It would be difficult, if not impossible, to find a region that more perfectly fulfils all the requirements of a summer resort than the Thousand Islands in the St. Lawrence River.

AMID THE BEAUTIES OF THE THOUSAND ISLANDS.

The ideal resort must offer many inducements. There must be beauty of scenery and purity of atmosphere; abun- dant means of diversion and recreation; good hotels and modern transportation facilities. And if in addition there are historic associations and romantic legends and traditions the ideality of the resort may be said to be complete. Upon this premise it is truthfully maintained that the Thousand Islands are ideal. The atmosphere is always cool and refreshing, the prevailing breezes being from the west, across the wide expanse of Lake Ontario. The facilities for yacht- ing, canoeing and boating are unexcelled, while the great numbers of muscallonge, pickerel and black bass afford the enthusiastic fisherman unrivalled opportunity for the com- plete enjoyment of his sport. These constitute but a few of the many advantages of the region. Visitors socially inclined will meet people of refinement with whom to speed the happy

'

"FOUR-TRACK SERIES" No. 10. 5 hours on their way. Those whose pleasure lies in quiet scenes in field and woods find ample means for its gratification in the wild and natural beauty of this miniature archipelago. The student of history and romance finds much of interest in the ancient towns along the river, where are such landmarks as are seen elsewhere only "by journeys to foreign lands. No less distinguished a writer than Charles Dickens, when in America in 1842, gave his impression of the beauty of the scenery in the following words:

' ' The beauty of this noble stream at almost any point, but especially in the commencement of its journey, where it winds its way among the Thousand Islands, can hardly be imagined. The number and constant succession of these islands, all green and richly wooded ; their fluctuating sizes, some so large that for half an hour together one among them would appear as the opposite bank of the river, and some so small, that they are mere dimples on its bosom—their infinite variety of shapes—and the numberless combinations of beau- tiful forms which the trees growing on them present—all form a picture fraught with an uncommon interest and pleasure. ' Writing of this country after returning from a recent trip, George H. Daniels said:

' ' From Clayton to Prescott, and from Prescott to Montreal, there is scarcely an uninteresting mile. The rich farms on the Canadian side, on one hand, and on the New York side, on the other, for a great portion of the distance, make you feel that you are in a land of plenty. The little villages and larger towns that nestle along the St. Lawrence are of especial interest, and the work on the Canadian canals is done so beautifully, and so perfectly, that it looks almost as if the grounds about them were swept and dusted every morning.

The rush through the various rapids wT ill always be an in- teresting experience, and is enjoyed by every one who makes this delightful journey." No attempt will be made to further describe the ever- changing panorama as seen from the deck of the steamer, sailing down the noble river. The low, flat land along the bank, with a farm house nestling here and there among the trees, is a scene of quiet rural beauty, which suddenly changes to a veritable fairyland of brilliant coloring and ever-changing form. By a sudden rounding of a jutting headland one is brought face to face with a fragment of the Rhine bank or a bright piece of oriental scenery, with its myriad forms and rich coloring. In some parts the banks are heavily wooded, in others green meadows meet the water's edge, and here and there a stern, rugged cliff lends pleasing variety to the scene. Thirty-five years ago the Thousand Islands were almost an uninhabited wilderness. In summer scarce a loud sound could be heard. Only a few sportsmen and lovers of the « THE Ni:\Y VoKK CENTRAL'S beautiful in nature were acquainted with the islands. Now magnificent hotels are located on hoth the American and the Canadian shores and also on many of the islands, while among the large number of private cottages are some of the hand- somest summer homes in America.

A PICTURESQUE SUMMER HOME NEAR ALEXANDRIA BAY.

"With hundreds of these pretty homes peeping through the trees, their deep green lawns and gaudy flowers reflected in the clear water, with a white-flecked blue sky overhead, and breezes from the woods dancing on the ripples, there seems to be everything that can allure the eye and gratify the mind condensed in one view.

How to Reach the Thousand Islands. The arrangements for reaching this delightful group of resorts either from the east or the west, are particularly complete and comfortable. The New York Central & Hudson River R.R. by constantly improving its train service and adding to the facilities afforded has done much to increase the popularity of that lovely region. The Thousand Islands are so beautiful and their advantages so marked that they enjoyed popularity and prosperity in the face of the inadequate facilities for reaching them prior to the New York Central's assuming control of the lines running thereto. And now that all the conveniences and luxury of modern travel are at the tourist's command the result is observable in the ever increasing number who visit that peerless region. "FOUR-TRACK SERIES" No. 10. 7

Fast special trains, composed of Pullman Buffet Parlor and Sleeping Cars, leave Grand Central Station, New York, every morning and evening, running through to Clayton and Cape Vincent without change. The time between the Metropolis and the river is less than ten hours either wray. The citizen of New York, dining in the fading glow of the evening as he speeds along through the Highlands of the Hudson, will breakfast early in the morning at the hotel of his choice upon the St. Lawrence. The route northward offers to the traveler, leaving on the morning train for Clayton, the ever-enchanting scenery of the Hudson River, the varied loveliness of the Mohawk Valley, and the pastoral charms of the Black River Valley, which marks the western extreme of the Adirondack wild-woods. From the west and southwest the through trains of the Michigan Central, Lake Shore & Michigan Southern and the Big Four Route make direct connections at Niagara Falls, Buffalo and Syracuse with through Pullman Cars for Clayton.

Clayton, N. Y. The Principal Gateway and Chief Distributing Pcint for the Great St. Lawrence River and Thousand Island Region.

Clayton is situated directly in front of the upper group of the Thousand Islands, and is a delightful place of resort. It contains five churches, two banks and three telegraph offices. There are three celebrated hotels there—Hubbard House, Walton House and the Manatauck at Prospect Point. The finest fishing on the River St. Lawrence is found in the im- mediate vicinity of Clayton pike, black bass, pickerel and ; muscallonge of extraordinary siz;e are ever ready to take the angler's tempting bait. Experienced and attentive oarsmen, the best of boats and splendid hotel accommodations render this the favorite resort for fishing parties. All trains run solid to the New York Central steamboat dock at Clayton. Fifteen magnificently equipped trains arrive at and depart from Clayton daily, ex- /A cept Sunday, and six fast express trains are run on Sunday. Through Pullman Parlor and Sleeping Cars are run to and from New York, Niagara Falls, A QCIET N00K- Buffalo, eta.

' The famous ' Club Train " is a feature of the service between Niagara Falls, Buffalo and the St. Lawrence River, 8 THE NEW YORK CENTRAL'S and is the finest and fastest train ever operated between those points.

Clayton is a base of supplies for the cottage population all along the river. Frontenac and beautiful Round Island, with its handsome summer residences, are only one mile below. The Thousand Island Park, with its summer popu- lation of 10,000 people, is only four miles from Clayton; St. Lawrence Park is eight miles; Alexandria Bay, the great resort of the Thousand Islands, is only eleven miles; Edge- wood Park is nine miles; "Westminster Park is eleven miles; in fact, all principal resorts and summer homes in the entire Thousand Island region are easily and quickly reached from Clayton. Direct and immediate connections are made, to and from all these places, without transfer. The steamers of the Thousand

' ' Island Steamboat Cdmpany, the ' White Squadron, ' run in connection with the New York Central and carry the United States mails. These steamers have made an international repu- tation by punctual service and perfect management in all de- tails. First-class meals and luncheons are served on these boats. The steamers of the Richelieu & Ontario Navigation Company also arrive at and depart from the New York Central dock, bound to and from Montreal, Quebec and the River Saguenay. DISTANCES FROM CLAYTON.

The following table of distances may be useful for reference: To— Miles. To— Miles. Chicago 799 Ogdensburg 47 Philadelphia 436 Morristown 35 New York 356 Brockville 35 Boston 407 Chippewa 23 Niagara Falls 287 Alexandria Bay 11% Saratoga 228 Point Vivian 9 Syracuse .113 St. Lawrence Park 8 TJtica 106 Fine View 5% Kingston 23 Thousand Island Park 4% Cape Vincent 22 Murray Isle 2 Gananoque. 7 Grennell V/± Montreal 159 Frontenac (Round Island).. 1

HAPPILY SPEED THE HOURS IN THE THOUSAND ISLANDS.

10 THE NEW YORK CENTEAL'S

Clayton, Thousand Islands, N. Y. The New Hubbard House at Clayton is beautifully located at the corner of James and Hugunin Streets, and has accom- modations for 200 guests. Mrs. E. M. THE NEW Hubbard, the proprietress, is well known HUBBARD to all visitors to the Thousand Islands, and her whole time is devoted to making the guests feel at home. Clayton is located in the center of the finest fishing grounds in the Thousand Islands, and the hotel is but a step from the boat landings. Experienced guides are at hand at all times. The Hubbard's modern improvements—rooms single and en suite, private and public baths, hot water heat, etc. —are greatly conducive to the welfare of its guests. The

THE NEW HUBBARD, CLAYTON—REACHED BY THE NEW YORK CENTRAL.

provisions made for island dinners will be, as heretofore, a special feature of the house. An orchestra is in attendance during the summer months. Good service, prompt attention, and kind courtesies extended to all. The house is open throughout the year. Special rates in June and October to fishing and hunting parties. The Walton House is located on the principal street of the village of Clayton and fronting the St. Lawrence River. House newly furnished. All modern THE WALTON conveniences. Large airy rooms, single HOUSE or en suite, with private baths. Lighted throughout by gas and electricity. Service unexcelled. The table is abundantly supplied with all the delicacies of the season. Careful attention given to the lunches for fishing and picnic parties. Open throughout the year. Special rates "FOUR-TRACK SERIES" No. 10. 11

during June and September, Mrs. Hugh Mellon, Pro- prietress, Clayton, N. Y.

THE WALTON HOUSE, CLAYTON—REACHED BY THE NEW YORK CENTRAL.

The Manatauck is located on Prospect Point, one mile above Clayton, and will be open to the public this season. House and furnishings new and modern. THE Accommodations for sixty people. It is MANATAUCK eighty-five feet above water level, and from its broad verandas and pleasant rooms the view of the Thousand Islands and St. Lawrence River cannot be sur- passed. 100 rooms to be added to the present building this

THE MANATAUCK, PROSPECT POINT—REACHED BY THE NEW YORK CENTRAL. fall. Yacht Brownie connects at Clayton with all trains on New York Central. Good boating, fishing and fine beach for bathing. For particulars address Geo. E. Morse, Clayton, X. Y. William M. Morse, Jr., Manager. 12 THE NEW YORK CENTRAL'S Frontenac, Round Island, Thousand Islands, St. Lawrence River, New York.

The Frontenac is one of the most comfortable, best ap- pointed and most completely equipped of the great hotel THE establishments of America, and its situa- FRONTENAC tion is the choicest in a region of un- paralleled charm and splendor. The public rooms are spacious, distinct in their several luxurious

furnishings, and all have cheerful open hearths. Music is furnished throughout the season by an excellent orchestra. The superb dining-hall, in a wing by itself, is particularly magnificent and its great windowed walls permit splendid views of island and river. Elevators, a great stairway and side stairways lead to the upper floors, whose rooms, deep and large, more than half en suite with private baths, are all outside rooms and command extensive river views.

The Frontenac Annex, one hundred feet from the hotel, is connected with it on the ground and first stories by covered walks. A new elevator has just been installed in this build- ing and the annex is exceptionally attractive and comfort- able, and contains unusually large apartments arranged in forty bath room suites, handsomely furnished and provided with open fireplaces, making it in every respect a charming place of residence.

The whole establishment is lighted by electricity, heated by steam, and the plumbing is constructed on the latest and most improved principles of scientific sanitation. Fresh milk, cream, butter, vegetables, eggs and poultry are supplied from a large farm on the neighboring Bobbins Island, which also furnishes an abundance of the choicest flowers. The dairy is equipped with the most approved sterilizing apparatus, and visitors to the farm will find much to interest them. The purest water is procured from an artesian well and is served in bottles which are daily cleansed by steam, and cooled in refrigerators, which feature has proved very acceptable. The golf course is exceptionally attractive and sporty. The nine holes measure 2, 500 yards, abound in hazards and lie over well turfed but highly diversified ground. Handsome silver cups are offered for a grand week of golf in August. To reach Frontenac, purchase tickets and check luggage to Frontenac (Round Island), which is the first landing the steamboat makes after leaving Clayton, the terminus of the New York Central (Rome, Watertown & Ogdensburg Divi- sion). From New York, via Albany and Utica to Clayton; People's and Day Line Steamers up the Hudson connect with trains at Albany. From Chicago, Niagara Falls via Buffalo, Rochester and Syracuse to Clayton. From all points on the Grand Trunk Railway, to Thousand Island Junction, to

"

] I THE NEW YORK CENTRAL'S

Gananoque, and ferry to Frontenac; or, to Kingston, Ontario, and by steamer to Frontenac. Steamers from all Lake Ontario and St. Lawrence River ports make landing at Fron- tenac. During the season limited vestibule trains run from New York to Clayton, day train having through parlor ears and night train having through Pullman sleeping cars. Gentlemen can leave New York Friday evening, reach Fron- tenac in time for an early breakfast, spend Saturday and Sunday there, and be back in New York Monday morning, with greater comfort than when going to many nearer points. Steamers of the Thousand Island Steamboat Co. connect with all trains at Clayton for Frontenac, excepting with the train that reaches Clayton about 10.30 P. M. American Express, railroad and steamboat offices, post and telegraph offices, Frontenac, Jefferson County, New York, C. G. Trus- sell, Manager; also manager Hotel Bon Air, Augusta, Ga.

Beautiful Island Homes Near the Frontenac. Within sight of the Frontenac are many palatial sum- mer homes, notably those of Mr. Chas G. Emery, upon

' * ' ' Calumet Island, ' opposite Clayton. ' Basswood Island,

THERE ARE MANY ISLANDS THUS BEAUTIFULLY ADORNED.

owned by Thos. A. Gillespie of Pittsburgh. " Woronoco," the cottage of Mr. Chas. Terry of New York. "The Bun- galow," upon the summit of Grennell Island, the property of P. M. Sharpies of West Chester, Pa. Costly and pictur- esque cottages have recently been erected upon Bluff Island and Wilson's Island. The former island is the property of Gen. Harry C. Kessler, of Montana, the veteran commander u FOUR-TRACK SERIES" No. 10. 15

of the First Montana Regiment, famous for its campaign in the Philippines. General Kessler's cottage is known as "The Bluff." Mr. Geo. T. Robinson of Pittsburgh has built a summer home upon the head of the same island.

Murray Isle, Thousand Islands. The Murray Hill is one of the most desirable hotels, especially for families, on the St. Lawrence River. Its location is by all odds the coolest and

most healthful of any, situated as it is MURRAY HILL in midstream, surrounded by unpolluted waters direct from the Great Lakes, and favored by the cooler breezes incident to the broad expanse of water on its

THE MURRAY HILL, MURRAY ISLE—REACHED VIA THE NEW YORK CENTRAL.

every side. As a healthful resort it has all the advantages of the ozone from the Adirondacks on one side, and the Canadian balsams on the other.

Its absolute freedom from mosquitos, fleas, flies or punkies

has been the occasion for much speculation as to why it should differ in this respect from all others. Being on an island by itself, four miles from main land, without marshes, and swept by generous breezes, it is not difficult to solve the problem.

Its piazza is the widest, longest and best shaded of that of any hotel in the Thousand Islands. Reduced rates up to July 20th. Address Proprietor, Murray Hill Hotel, Murray Isle, N. Y.

Grennell Park, Thousand Islands. Grennell Park Landing is the third stop for steamers after leaving Clayton. Many neat cottages are perched among the rocks and a pretty stone chapel peeps out from a quiet nook. It; THE NEW YORK CENTRAL'S

A group of cottages upon the lower point, just above the Pull- man House, is especially attractive. Among the small islets and reefs in this vicinity the fishing is exceptionally good. Thousand Island Park, Wells Island, Thousand Islands.

Between Kingston and Prescott, a distance of sixty-eight miles, are about seventeen hundred islands—the largest and «un most central is AYells Island—and there COLUMBIAN *s located the Columbian Hotel, which, since its erection, in the Columbian year, has gained the most prominent plaee among the famous hotels on the river. The form of the Columbian is that of a Greek cross, which makes every room an outside one, affording ex- cellent views of the river and surrounding park. The rooms are handsomely and comfortably furnished. Its tables are abundantly supplied with the very best that the markets of the city and country offer. Its service is unexcelled. A fine orchestra gives concerts in the drawing-room, and plays for dancing in the evening. Experienced oarsmen make their headquarters at the Columbian docks, and may be engaged by applying at the office. Boats and fishing tackle always obtainable. Billiard tables, etc. Moderate charges for all the luxurious comforts and diver- sified pleasures combine to make the Columbian the most attractive hotel in which to spend your summer days and nights.

The Columbian is managed by L. A. Johnson, of Water- town, N. Y. Summer address, Thousand Island Park, N. Y.

A SUMMER DAY'S SAIL ON THE ST. LAWRENCE.

—

18 THE M:\V YORK CENTRAL'S

Comfortable accommodations for transient visitors and summer guests. Location unsurpassed THOUSAND Careful attention given to the smallest ISLAND PARK details in the management. Terms: BOARDING HALL AND board with room, per week, $7 to $12; COTTAGE table board, per week, $6.00; per day,, $1.00. Single meals at reasonable rates. J. P. Billings, Proprietor, Thousand Island Park, N. Y.

?$$mu'&j4*r

i >,

THOUSAND ISLAND PARK BOARDING HALL AND COTTAGE REACHED BY THE NEW YORK CENTRAL.

Fine View Park.

This comfortable summer hotel is situated on Wells Island, in the centre of the Thousand Islands, just below and adjoin- ing the far-famed Thousand Island Park, FINE VIEW and has one of the finest locations on the HOUSE gt. Lawrence River. The hotel is com- plete in all its appointments. The rooms are commodious and well furnished. The broad piazzas give an unobstructed view of the noble river alive at all times with steam, sailing and other kinds of pleasure craft. To pleasure seekers in quest of rest and recreation we wish to call attention to this place especially adapted to their needs, and one that will comply in every respect with the wishes of the most exacting tourist. No other resort presents such varied attractions as Fine View. The climate is delightful, and beneficial in cases of overwork or nervous prostration. Persons who have heretofore sought the mountains or seashore may here find a pleasant climate. The Thousand Islands are never so lovely as in May and June. Aside from beautiful walks and drives, a spin upon the silent steed over the roadways adjacent to FOUR-TRACK SERIES" No. 10. 1!)

Fine View is most exhilarating. Good skiffs and sailboats may be obtained at the dock. All regular and excursion steamers stop at the dock. The "Nightingale" makes regular trips every hour between Fine View and Clayton, calling at intermediate points. The Fine View House has many decided advantages. It is located so near the Thousand Island Park that it is almost a part of that famous resort. It

THE FINE VIEW HOUSE—REACHED BY THE NEW YORK CENTRAL. is directly opposite one of the finest groups of islands in the St. Lawrence River. One of the best fishing grounds of the river is at the Fine View. It has abundance of lawn and shade. C. C. Pierce, Proprietor, P. O. Address, Fine View House, Fine View, N. Y. The American Channel.

Immediately above the Fine View House in midstream is the Rock Island Light-house, marking the head of the Ameri- can Channel which terminates about fifteen miles down the

The borders of Wells Island are plentifully dotted with small, brightly painted cottages, but along this reach no notable properties are seen. The handsome villas which attract the eye come into view below St. Lawrence Park, about four miles below the light-house.

St. Lawrence Park, Thousand Islands.

St. Lawrence Park is one of those choice spots in nature whose charms never a] >] >eal in vain to any lover of fine scenery. The Park lies on a projecting point of main land in the narrows of the river midway between Alexandria Bay and Clayton. There are many pretty cottages at the Park which is partly 20 THE NEW YOUK CENTRAL'S covered with beautiful forest trees of pine, hemlock, oak, beech and maple. A fine roadway leads to the main road, where a drive of twenty miles may be enjoyed. The fishing and boating are as fine as any on the river. Fishing parties will be furnished with every requisite for excursions and shore dinners. Boats and experienced oarsmen may be had at all times. Golf links, tennis and other sports. Post-office, express, telegraph and telephone furnish close connections with distant points. No hay fever or malaria. Finest and safest bathing beach on the river. The Lotus is one of the most attractive and the most home- like of the hotels on the St. Lawrence River. The sanitary arrangements are perfect; new plumbing has been installed, and there are hot and LOTUS- T5^ cold oaths on each floor and rooms en suite with private baths. Lighted entirely with electricity. Broad verandas command an unobstructed view of the river and afford unbounded enjoyment to guests who can sit and leis- urely view the wondrously beautiful panorama. The cuisine will be under the direction of a chef of large experience, and no effort will be spared to make this depart- ment all that it could be desired. Music will be furnished by an orchestra of the usual high order that has been a conspicuous feature of The Lotus.

THE LOTUS, ST. LAWRENCE PARK—REACHED BY THE NEW YORK CENTRAL.

To reach The Lotus purchase tickets and check baggage via New York Central to St. Lawrence Park (formerly

Central Park. ) For rates and information, address George H. Seiple, Watertown, N. Y., until June 1st, later St. Lawrence Park, N. Y. ';

"FOUR-TRACK SERIES" No. 10. 21 Approach to Alexandria Bay.

The culmination of the voyage down to Alexandria Bay begins upon leaving St. Lawrence Park. Opposite Point Vivian, upon the Wells Island side, is "Isle Royal," Mr. Royal P. Dean of New York, and in succession upon the left

A BEAUTIFUL ISLAND HOME IN THE COLONIAL STYLE- THOUSAND ISLANDS. are "Seven Isles," Hon. Bradley "Winslow of Watertown; "Auf Weidersehn," H. D. Scott, Watertown; "Louisiana Point," J. W. Johnson, Plainfield, N. J.; "Idlehurst," W.

M. Lambie, Theresa, N.Y. ; "The Palisades," G. T. Rafferty, Pittsburg; and "Craigside," H. A. Laughlin, Pittsburg. Upon the right side are "Rose Island," Hon. H. P. Rose, Cleveland, Ohio; "Gipsy I.," J. M. Curtis, Cleveland, Ohio;

' , ' ' ' ' Lindenhof ' Frank Ritter, Rochester ; ' Bellavista Lodge, Wm. Chisholm, Cleveland; and "Keewayden," J.W.Jack- son, Plainfield, N. J.

' ' Upon the islands in the narrow channel are ' Neh Mahbin, Jas. H. Oliphant, Brooklyn; "Comfort Island," A. E. Clark,

' Chicago; "Stony Crest, ' S. R. Tan Duser, Newburgh, N. Y. "Wan Winet," C. E. Hill, Chicago; "Cuba," Mrs. Michael Chauncey; "Sunnyside," Rev. Geo. Rockwell, Tarrytown,

" ' N. Y. ; Stuyvesant Lodge, " J. T. Easton, Brooklyn ; ' Casa Blanca," Louis Marx, New York; "Olympia," Nathan Straus, New York; and "Manatoana, " A. Abrams, New York. Opposite Alexandria Bay is the superb group of summer homes which have long been the admiration of every visitor. They are "Hopewell Hall," W. C. Browning, New York;

1 ' ' ' ' Castle Rest, ' property of the Pullmans ; ' Wildwood, ' D. C. McEwen, Brooklyn; "Dewey Isle," E. W. Dewey, New York; " Nobby Isle," H.R. Heath, Brooklyn; "St. Elmo,"

"FOUR-TRACK SERIES" No. 10. 23

N. W. Hunt, Brooklyn; "Imperial Isle," G. T. Rafferty, Pittsburg; "Linlithgow," Mrs. R. A. Livingston, New York; and "Florence," H. S. Chandler, New York.

' ' Just below is beautiful ' Heart Island, ' marked by its lofty stone tower and peristyle, the costly property of Mr. Geo. C. Boldt of the Waldorf-Astoria. Still more distant are many other beautiful retreats with which the excursion steamers will make the visitor better acquainted. The handsome club house of the Thousand Island Yacht Club is upon Welcome Island in the midst of this group, and beyond it, upon Wells Island, is the picturesque course of the new golf club links. This added attraction will do much to increase the popularity of summer life at the Bay.

Alexandria Bay, N. Y. Alexandria Bay is one of the most famous and fascinating summer resorts in America, and is, without doubt, the love- liest river resort in the world. It is the gem of all the resorts in the Thousand Island region. In the immediate vicinity are hundreds of lovely islands, upon which the owners have erected their beautiful summer homes, and its situation is not surpassed by that of any other resort in America. Its elegant and unrivalled hotel accommodations, its location and its many unequalled attractions, all combine to render it pre-eminently popular among the multitude of America's watering places. Thousands of people from all parts of the world visit this place annually, and it is the place of all places in which one delights to linger, enjoying the beauties of the wonderful Thousand Islands, the pure air for which this region is noted, the delightful society, the famous fish- ing, and the exhilarating pastime of boating. Alexandria Bay has hotel accommodations now for upwards of two thousand people. The beauties of this place and the fame of its wonderful fishing grounds have been known and ap- preciated for many years. In 1848 the first hotel for the accommodation of tourists and fishermen was erected, and from this small beginning the present great resort has grown. Water-life is seen in its perfection, and at its best, at Alexandria Bay. Hundreds of rowboats, canoes, sailing yachts, steam yachts and various other craft make Alexandria Bay their point of daily ren- dezvous. Many of the island residents in the vicinity of Alexandria Bay have magnificent steam yachts, fitted and furnished in the most luxurious style. Others have sailing yachts or row boats, which offer a pleasant and easy means for the islanders to reach Alexandria Bay to enjoy the even- ing festivities at the principal hotels, where hops or grand halls are given nearly every evening during the season, the music being especially fine. The illuminations at night at 24 THE NEW YORK CENTRAL'S

Alexandria Bay arc strikingly beautiful. Electric and colored lights in profusion illuminate the hotels and cottages, and the effect on the water, with its myriad of shimmering reflections, is extremely beautiful. The view from the verandas of the hotels broadens into a magnificent panorama of the countless features of the St. Lawrence River scenery. The Royal Mail Line of Steamers, en route to and from Toronto, Montreal, Quebec and the Paver Saguenay, ride by in stately majesty. At intervals the steamers of the "White Squadron," to and from Clayton, Cape Vincent and Kingston, and daily lines of steamers to Clayton, Morristown, Brockville, Ogdensburg, and various other ports along the river, pass in review as they speed along on their way from resort to resort, or from the great lakes to the lower St. Lawrence.

Alexandria Bay is one of the favorite resorts on the St. Lawrence River for fishermen. The luncheon put up at the hotels at this point is delicious and satisfying, and fully carries out the idea expressed in the description of the fishing trip on another page of this book. The oarsmen at Alexan- dria Bay are expert and courteous. Particular attention is given by the hotel proprietors to all minor details pertaining to fishing parties and island picnics. Nowhere in a similar period has the advancement in hotel accommodations and management been marked by such rapid strides as at the Thousand Islands. The CRO S SriON Crossmon at Alexandria Bay was the first hotel devoted to the entertainment of guests who visited this region in search of sport and recrea- tion, and it has since continued to be first in every respect. From small beginnings it has developed into a five-story structure with the most modern and luxurious appointments, and in its management every facility is furnished and the fullest attention given to the wishes and requirements of guests. Its rooms are pleasantly situated, affording charming views. A superior orchestra gives morning concerts in the drawing-room, playing during the hours for dining, and for the dancing in the evening. Lunches for fishing and picnic parties are provided for the guests of this hotel without extra charge, with all the necessaries for an open-air feast on one of the many unoccupied islands and points. The most ex- perienced oarsmen on the river make their headquarters at the Crossmon's docks, and may be engaged by applying at the office. Boats and fishing tackle are easily obtainable. A fine artesian well upon the Crossmon premises provides the purest water; especial attention is given to the pleasure and comfort of children, for whose use are kept donkeys, doves and other animals. Mr. Charles W. Crossmon succeeds the firm of Crossmon & Son, whose management has made this

FOUR-TRACK SERIES" No. 10. 27 hotel noted throughout the world. As the hotel is very popular, it is advisable for parties desiring accommodations to engage them in advance. While the islands are distributed along the distance of sixty miles they are most closely and picturesquely grouped in the near neighborhood and opposite THOUSAND Alexandria Bay. The summer homes ISLAND are more numerous along the shore near HOUSE this point. It is in this central locality that Col. O. G. Staples conducts the large and commodious Thousand Island House. The house has been entirely re- furnished and decorated and every detail put in complete repair. Fifty bathrooms have been added and the plumbing renewed throughout. It is built upon a magnificent scale, and its beautiful location, easy accessibility to the best fishing grounds of the river and islands render it the most attractive place on the river. It will accommodate 700 guests. Visitors stopping at the Thousand Island House will find the rest, comfort and attention which they seek. Also that the mar- velous atmosphere is an absolute cure for hay fever, insomnia and all pulmonary complaints. For guide book and all details address O. G. Staples, Alexandria Bav, N. Y.

THE NEW MARSDEN HOUSE, ALEXANDRIA BAY—REACHED BY THE NEW YORK CENTRAL.

The New Marsden House is situated immediately adjacent to the steamboat landing at Alexandria Bay and its broad piazzas command an excellent view of the most beautiful islands of the group. MARSDEN HOUSE AVliile sitting here in one of those com- fortable old rockers a scene is presented that will create a lasting impression, and will, in long years after, remind one of the pleasant days spent at the Thousand Islands. But location is not all there is to the Marsden. It is the 28 THE NEW YORK CENTRAL'S

most recently built hotel tit this "Garden of the Gods," and consequently the most modern. Every little detail that will lend to the comfort and pleasure of its guests has been pro- vided. It is admirably arranged with convenient suites of rooms, is furnished in the most modern and sanitary manner, has both private and public baths on every floor, is lighted throughout with electricity and gas, and its cuisine is of the best. Alexandria Bay is the center of the Thousand Island region, which has for generations been the wonder and de- light of all who have witnessed its beauties. And the New Marsden, with its facilities for taking care of 200 guests, furnishes the best of accommodations at the most reasonable rates. J. B. Worthen, Proprietor. Edgewood Park, Thousand Islands.

This charming hotel is situated in a woodland park of 60 acres in the most desirable portion of the Thousand Islands —in the midst of the THE famous villas EDGEWOOD around Alexandria Bay. Edgewood has all the desirable features of a private home and all the charms, conveniences and pleasures of a

THE EDGEWOOD, EDGEWOOD PARK—REACHED VIA THE NEW YORK CENTRAL. beautiful summer resort. Fine gardens, bowling, tennis and golf on its grounds. Open from June 10th to October 1st.

The Edgewood, Alexandria Bay, N. Y. I. P. Lamson, Proprietor, M. A. Briggs, Manager. "FOUR-TRACK SERIES" No. 10. 29 Westminster Park, Alexandria Bay, N. Y.,

comprises 212 acres of land, situated on the extreme easterly end of Wells Island. The tract is in the form of a peninsula, its westerly and broadest end being about three-fourths of a mile wide, the easterly point terminating in Picnic Island, one of the most beautiful islands in this locality, containing about twelve acres. The length of the Park from east to west is nearly two miles. The main portion of the Park lies directly in front of, and only one-half mile distant from Alexandria Bay, the world-renowned summer resort of the very elite of this and other lands, and whose central location among the Thousand Islands has always made it the terminus

of all pleasure trips to the St. Lawrence ; while Westminster, with its cool and shady avenues and lawns, is the favorite resort of the thousands who visit the river annually in search of health, rest or piscatorial sports. The Park is reached by a safe and commodious ferry, which makes the trip between the two places in less than ten minutes, and as often as every hour. Besides the central location, Westminster Park has the finest soil to be found upon any of the islands, it being of a sandy and gravelly loam, with a surface so varied as not only to insure good, healthy drainage, but to make the scenery de- lightful and romantic. In the four miles of coast we have the bold and rocky promontory, covered with beautiful mosses, ferns and lichens; the sloping green lawns, terminated by peb- bly and sandy beaches with shallow water, the delight of chil- dren and bathers; beautiful little bays, jutting into the land but a few rods, with rock-bound sides, and terminating in sloping sward or sandy beach, deeply shaded by the beautiful second growth oak, maple, hickory, hemlock, or pine, which covers a large portion of the grounds. At other points inland the surface rises in mound shape to an elevation of one hun- dred feet, these points being accessible by carriage drives laid out among the beautiful groves that cover their surface. Hotel Westminster is concededly the finest and most attractive house to be found among the Thousand Islands. HOTPi ^ne sceneIT i s unparalleled. Nature WESTT1INSTER seems ^° nave favored the spot, as here may be witnessed all her beauties. There are charming and shady walks, delightful drives, the purest and most sparkling water, and the most invigorating atmos- phere. Broad and extensive lawns, artistically laid out, and covered with the many varieties of beautiful flowers, slope on either side to the water's edge. A handsome pavilion, which affords a most enchanting view, has been erected for the convenience of guests. From this spot open-air concerts are frequently given. It has a commanding view of both the American and Canadian channels of the St. Lawrence.

"FOUR-TRACK SERIES" No. 10. 31

Nearly every room affords a fine river view. The sanitary arrangements are perfect. There are no unwholesome or un- savory odors from any source. A general air of cleanliness and freedom from everything offensive has always character- ized the hotel under its present management, so that even the most fastidious have only words of commendation. Spa- cious verandas extend around on both sides of the building, affording an unobstructed view of Alexandria Bay on one side, and of Poplar Bay and the Canadian Islands on the other. The house is fully equipped with all modern appli- ances, electric bells, bathing facilities, and everything to add to the convenience and comfort of guests. A telegraph office and post-office are located in the hotel. The cuisine depart- ment is under the most skillful of cooks that can be procured. All the delicacies of the season are to be found on the table, and the service is unequalled. Appetizing lunches are neatly put up at the hotel for picnic and fishing parties. The golf links are located at the very door of the hotel and are con- ceded by all to be the very finest on the St. Lawrence River. They are constantly rolled and trimmed, keeping them in an ideal state of perfection. These grounds are the delight ftfei

A TOUR AMONG THE ISLANDS. of many who visit this hotel. There is also a splendid tennis court and croquet ground connected with the hotel. The management have recently had drilled an artesian well 50 feet in the solid rock from which all drinking water for hotel purposes is brought. This water is as healthful and pleasant as the most fastidious could desire. A fine orchestra is in attendance, and the evening amusements consist of music, dancing and parlor games. The sole aim of the proprietors is to provide for the comfort and accommodation of their guests, and the large crowds that patronize this hotel during the summer season from year to year clearly evidence its popularity. The rate at this hotel is $3.00 per day, which is lower than any other first-class hotel on the river. Hotel opens June 1st, and remains open until October 1st. Special rates to families and large parties. H. F. Inglehart's Sons, Proprietors, Westminster Park, Alexandria Bay, N. Y. 32 THE NEW YORK CENTRAL'S Gananoque, Thousand Islands.

Almost directly opposite Clayton on the north shore of the St. Lawrence is Gananoque, situated in the heart of the Admiralty Group, the most picturesque GANANOQUE of Thousand Island scenery. Here is INN delightfully located the Gananoque Inn, enjoying from its windows and verandas a veritable scenic paradise. The Inn is a new and modern hotel substantially constructed of brick and iron, and completely equipped with every improvement for comfort, convenience and safety.

Large, airy rooms, single or en suite, with bath ; spacious halls,

private and public bath rooms on each floor. Lighted through- out by electricity and warmed on chilly mornings and even- ings by hot water system. Scientific plumbing throughout. Fine bowling alleys and other amusements provided, nothing " FOUR-TRACK SERIES" No. 10. 33

being left undone that will add to the enjoyment and thorough comfort of those who come to make the Inn their summer home or to spend a few days in rest and recreation. Cuisine is the best. Rates, $2.00 per day and up. The quaint, old town of Gananoque is a great attraction to summer visitors, who find much of interest in its picturesque homes, its waterpower and shops. It is but a short walk from the Inn to the center of the town. The vicinity of Gananoque is noted as an ideal fishing ground, and skilled fishermen with elegant boats, complete fishing outfit, bait, etc., can always be hired by the day or week. Boat liveries convenient, well stocked with the St. Lawrence skiff, sail boats, etc. Ganan- oque is reached from New York and the eastern states by New York Central trains to Clayton and from there by boat direct to hotel, a delightful sail of seven miles through the islands. Hotel porter meets all trains at Clayton, attending to baggage

' ' and accompanying guests to the ' Inn ' on same boat. Ad-

' ' dress ' The Inn, ' Gananoque, Ontario. Thousand Island Steamboat Co.

The tourist travel to the Thousand Islands after leaving the New York Central trains at Clayton is handled by the steamers of the Thousand Island Steamboat Company, which are always distinguishable by the New York Central shields on their white smokestacks. To the enterprise of this company is greatly due the ca- pacity for enjoyment for which the Thousand Island region is famous. Their large side-wheel and screw excursion steam- ers, especially constructed for the comfort and recreation of the traveler, are constantly supplying delightful special ex- cursions, which are announced daily during the season by local advertisements. In the first place the traveler must understand that it is impossible to see this famous scenery to advantage without remaining for at least a day or two at one of the numerous resorts situated between Clayton and Alexandria Bay. It is true that even the short trip in the main channel from Clayton to Alexandria Bay will reveal beauties of which he has never dreamed. Such a wealth of natural and artistic grandeur will be unveiled before him that he will naturally be inclined to think that he has seen it all. This is a mistake made by many, and continuing the same day their journey to Montreal (down the rapids), or returning to Clayton and taking the train for other points, they will for years speak of that enchanting region which they enjoyed so much, and yet have never really seen. For the benefit of the stranger, however, we desire to make special mention of four regular excursion trips made by the Thousand Island Steamboat Company, which afford the most '

34 THE NEW YORK CENTRAL'S

reliable and pleasurable means of seeing this ideal summer resort to the best advantage. Passengers may purchase tickets for these trips of New York Central Ticket Agents at the time of purchasing railroad tickets.

Briefly tin je trips are: 1st. The Electric Search Light Excursion maae by

' ' the large side-wheel, steel-plate steamer ' St. Lawrence,

nightly, is, perhaps, the grandest and most fascinating of these picturesque trips. This steamer, with every equipment for the comfort and enjoyment of her passengers that experi- ence can suggest, leaves the various Thousand Island resorts shortly after the evening meal, making a full tour of the most beautiful of the American and wildest of the Canadian islands, and with her new 10,000,000 candle power electric search light, illuminating them as in the full light of the noon-day sun. The twilight deepens, and, as the steamer glides along on her graceful course, the elegantly appointed., brilliantly illuminated hotels, beautiful cottages, with their charming grounds and luxuriant foliage, and the peerless scenery of the winding and intricate channels, enhanced by the rays of her powerful search light, furnish an effect truly magnificent and charming. "The blush .of evening still glows upon the western sky. All the bosom of the still river is studded with merry boating parties, silhouetted against the reflected purple and gold, whose sheen is scattered by many a .careless oar. Presently there comes into view the sparkle of electric light. Now and then the glow of colored fire seems to greet the coming of a queen. Rockets rise, burst and disappear. Now, a brilliant white light is shot like an arrow of cupid straight out into the gathering black- ness of night. It catches swift yachts crossing the pathway. It surprises fond lovers, floating idly in shallops or loitering

' upon some mossy headland. ' As in a dream we pass on from one enchanting vision to another, and, all too soon, arrive at our place of embarkment. Too wonderful to be described! It must be seen to be appreciated. Fare for the trip, 50 cents.

2d. The Fifty =Mile Ramble is made every morning

' ' and afternoon by the steamer ' New Island Wanderer. ' Her course is especially arranged that her passengers may enjoy, to the fullest extent, the scenery of this far-famed Thousand Island region. Every fascinating feature, every attractive haunt, and every natural beauty possible are included in this trip, making it one of unsurpassed loveliness.

' ' The ' New Island Wanderer ' is especially built for this route, her high observation decks, fine lines and great speed enabling her to include every point of interest. This is the world-renowned trip upon which the steamer glides through

' ; ' ' the famous ' Lost Channel ' and the ' New Island Wan-

' derer ' is the only steamer which threads the sinuous passage

36 THE NEW YORK CENTRAL'S

between the beautiful "Admiralty Group" of islands, and calls at the picturesque Canadian fcownof Gananoque. Upon this trip passengers arc given an actual view of over 1,300 islands. Fare, 50 cents. 3d. Trip to Canada is made by the elegantly appointed side-wheel steamers "America" and "New York," leaving Alexandria Bay, Clayton and intermediate points, and pro- ceeding thence to Kingston, Ontario, Canada. Kingston is a quaint, attractive, strongly fortified city, full of interest to the tourist. On the right, adjacent to the city, is a pictur- esque promontory, and on this is situated the Royal Military College of Canada and its dependent buildings, always a feature of interest to the visitor. To meet the wishes of the many Thousand Island tourists, who are desirous always of seeing Kingston, the Thousand Island Steamboat Company inaugurated this trip, giving an opportunity of visiting Kingston, seeing many of the various places of interest, and returning to the Thousand Islands the same day. The most convenient way of quickly seeing the interesting features is by taking an open car on the Belt Line of the Electric Street Railway which completely encircles the city. Fare for round trip to- Kingston, 50 cents. " 4th. The Club Ramble," made by the fast, obser-

' ' vation, steel, steam yacht ' Ramona, ' the latest acquisition to the fleet of pleasure craft operated by this company. This beautiful steam yacht was secured owing to her perfect adaptability for making a ramble trip among the Thousand Islands, her narrow beam and light draft enabling her to navigate with ease the picturesque narrow passages and in- tricate channels impossible for other boats, on account of their greater dimensions, to take. Her unusual speed (twenty miles per hour) permits the course to be covered in much less time than is ordinarily consumed for making the ramble trip; indeed, the exhilaration felt by passengers at the speed attained is a feature of the excursion, which in- cludes all points of interest in both the American and Cana- dian channels. This steam yacht is sumptuously furnished and equipped with every comfort and convenience for pas- sengers. A costly private yacht, offered for public service, is certainly evidence of progressive and modern steamboating. Fare for the round trip, made twice daily, 50 cents. The Thousand Island Steamboat Company, Clayton, N. Y., publishes a very attractive illustrated pamphlet, giving full particulars of their various trips, time-tables, maps, etc., which will be forwarded upon receipt of a two-cent stamp. Fishing in the Thousand Islands. There is plenty to do at the Thousand Islands beside fishing, though that is the principal occupation and also the general subj ect of conversation. Numbers of little steamers go puffing "FOUR-TRACK SERIES" No. 10. Jtf about the river and parties are made up every day to visit the various interesting places, or sail among the beautiful islands. The great ambition of every fisherman who visits the river is to kill a specimen of the mighty muscallonge. This fish, the monster of the pickerel family, is a great prize, and if a boat is seen coming in with white flags flying the excitement at the dock is great, for it means a muscallonge for each flag. They used to be caught weighing as much as fifty odd pounds, but now a thirty pound fish is a big one. > \

THE DEVILS OVEN—THOUSAND ISLANDS.

The wall-eyed pike, or pike perch, is another great favorite, and well it may be, for it is a handsome fish and a great fighter, besides being excellent on the table. Black bass and pickerel, however, are the great standby, and the latter, of course, furnishes sport for the multitude, as it is only neces- sary to sit in the boat and hold a hand line with a spoon at the end. They run very large in weight, and are frequently killed up to twelve and fourteen pounds each. The black bass are the great favorite with the angler; they require considerable skill and more delicate tackle than the other varieties and give great sport when hooked. They can be killed by trolling with a spoon, phantom minnow or flies, or by still fishing with live bait, or by casting the fly, the latter being the most difficult, but also the most sportsman- like. The great secret of catching black bass with a fly is to use a long cast and allow the fly to settle well under water. If the angler can not handle at least forty feet of line, he will not meet with much success. If the angler should be so lucky as to hook a big fish, let him keep cool and have patience. All that is necessary is to keep a moderately taut line on his victim and not try and hurry him in. Let the fish wear himself out, and then, when his struggles are over, reel him up slowly to within reach of the net. 38 THE NEW YORK CENTRAL'S

The tackle usually recommended in the capture of muscal- longe is a lancewood or bamboo rod of about nine ounces weight. Perhaps the better form is the kind made of two joints and a butt piece, making the rod in all not over eight feet long. A double multiplying reel, about No. 4, is con- sidered the proper thing, and should hold a hundred yards of line. A spoon is often used for the bait, and sometimes small fish. The boatman rows over the likely grounds. If the fish are in a biting mood the boat will not have gone far before a tremendous strike will be experienced, and about as soon as the fisherman has recovered from his surprise, he had better strike back and hook his fish firmly. The muscallonge is very apt to make a long run at first, and the angler has only to let him go. Sometimes the thumb will be cut by the line whirring out of the reel if care is not exercised. His next move will prob- ably be to work toward the bottom and employ sulking tactics. It all depends on how the fish is feeling as to the time that he will sulk, and with a large fish it is not infrequently over a quarter of an hour. After that the fish will dart off, perhaps run up toward the boat, and again indulge in a long rush as far as he can in the opposite direction. Plenty of play will be had, and the thing to do is simply not to allow the big fish to secure any slack line so that he can throw out the hook. St. Lawrence Oarsmen.

Much has been written about St. Lawrence oarsmen and their boats. They are inseparable, and to the stranger only do they need an introduction. Nearly all of these boatmen are natives of the shores lapped by the pellucid waters over which they row all the summer at the behest of their daily patrons. They know the traditions of the craft and all the promising channels, eddies and reefs. They rejoice with you at the capture of a ten pounder and join in the despair which follows upon failure to "land him " safely in the boat. It is the boatman's first duty to report at a seasonable hour in the morning, no matter how early, if breakfast has been had, with his boat in order, a supply of minnow bait in his pail and the utensils for cooking stowed away forward. Two passengers are a load. The angler who knows his business will engage his boatman the evening before, and have it thoroughly understood about the minnows. There is no bargain to make. The rate is $3.00 per day, bait extra. Get brook minnows if possible, with lake-shiners as a second choice. Fill out at the hotel desk a requisition for basket lunch, the night before starting, for the number of persons in your proposed party. The boatman will obtain this, and store it in the boat or upon the yacht. Anglers bring their own light rods and tackle, but the heavy rods, lines and "spoons," still largely used in pickerel fishing, are a part of FOUR-TRACK SERIES" No. 10. :!9

the oarsmen's outfit. The light rod and reel, with minnow

' ' bait, are now preferred by many for ' trolling, ' and certainly afford far more sport than heavy tackle. The best boatmen carry small folding tables and camp stools, which come into play at noon time, when the oarsman, coming up from his driftwood fire beside the water, sputtering frying-pan in hand, serves you, within the purple shadows of some rocky nook, a fish dinner that will linger in your memory as one of the epicurean events of your lifetime. The St. Lawrence boatmen are not only expert sailors but good cooks as well, and it is astonishing what an excellent meal they will get up with the limited means at their com- mand, and on an open fire at that. Their boats contain all sorts of ingenious contrivances in the way of folding tables

and chairs, etc. , and with an elaborate lunch provided by the hotel at which you stop, and the fresh fish caught by your- self, you will enjoy an excellent and comfortable meal.

The angler is, if a true sportsman, a gregarious person, and will therefore enjoy the greatest pleasure when it is shared by others of similar inclinations. These, together, employ the steam yacht and take the little procession of skiffs in tow.

AN ISLAND DINNER—THOUSAND ISLANDS.

The best fishing grounds may thus be reached with the smallest expenditure of time. The yacht is a refuge in case of storm, or for the ladies who don't care to fish. The boat- man is not jaded by a long pull, and, moreover, one sees a greater variety of island scenery. 40 THE NEW YORK CENTRAL'S

The type of boat in use hereabouts is the perfection of the light rowing and sailing craft combined. It is lap streaked,

copper-fastened, and runs to a cut-water at both ends. It is a beauty to behold and a joy to occupy. In the hands of an oarsman it is as safe, in any weather, as a pew in a church. Two cushioned chairs are provided for the passengers, and a fish-box amidships holds the day's catch. The more luxuri- ous of these boats are carpeted, fitted with nickel and brass trimmings and are polished like a piano. A new type of the Thousand Island skiff, built entirely for speed has come into vogue within recent years. This is simply a racing machine, fitted with two immense battened sails, the crew (four or five in number) providing live ballast. Many fine canoes are seen every season in these waters, and as the American Canoe Association has held its annual meet- ing here for several seasons, the influence of the racing spirit has extended to the typical native boat. Steam Yachts for Charter.

At all prominent points upon the river steam yachts of safe and comfortable dimensions may be chartered by parties, upon brief notice, for a day among the islands, a few hours of speedy entourage through the involved channels, or a cruise to the fishing grounds beyond Kingston. The rate for these craft ranges between $12 and $20, dependent upon the carry- ing capacity of the boat. It is well to effect arrangements early in the season. Down the Rapids of the St. Lawrence.

The trip through the Rapids of the St. Lawrence River is an inspiring one. The Royal Mail steamers of the R. & O. N. Co. leave Kingston and Clayton every morning, stopping at Frontenac, Thousand Island Park, Alexandria Bay, Brockville and Prescott. About five miles below the latter place the head of the first of the famous rapids—the Gallops—is reached. It is not so violent as those which are encountered later, but it prepares the tourist to pass the next rapids, which are much more formidable, with more confi- dence. The next rapid is the Long Sault, nine miles long. The steamer, after fully entering this rapid, rushes along at the rate of twenty miles an hour, the steam is shut off, and

sne s carr^e(l d°wn by the force of the LONG * SAULT current alone. The surging waters pre- sent all the appearance of the ocean in a storm, and the effect is not unlike the pitching and tossing at sea. This going down-hill by water produces a highly novel sensation. After passing several DADin towns we reach the Coteau Rapid, a very fine rapid, two miles in length, and in some portions the current is very swift. Seven miles lower "FOUR-TRACK SERIES" No. 10. 41

down we enter the Cedar Rapid. Once the steamer has en- tered this rapid the turbulent waters and CEDAR RAPID pitching about render the passage very- exciting. There is also a peculiar motion of the vessel which seems like settling down, as she glides from one ledge to another. Then comes the Split Rock, so called from the enormous boulders at its entrance. person unacquainted DfYTIf A with the navigation of these rapids will almost involuntarily hold his breath until this ledge, which is dis- tinctly seen from the deck of the steamer, is passed. At one time the vessel seems to be running directly upon it; but just when you might expect to feel the crash of rending timbers, the dividing current catches the vessel under her forefoot, a skillful hand at the helm watches, she keels down under the rock. In an instant her bow is swept in a new direction, and the rock is passed in safety. "We now come to the last of this series of rapids, called the Cascade Rapid. This is a very fine rapid. It is the more remarkable on account of its numerous white crests, foaming on top of the darkish waters, through which the vessel CASCADE passes. After passing the Cascades the river widens into Lake St. Louis, where the dark waters of the Ottawa, by one of its branches, join the St. Lawrence. This series of four rapids is eleven miles in extent, and has a descent of eighty-two and one-half feet. On this lake the tourist, from the deck of the steamer, has a magnificent view of the Montreal Mountain, about thirty miles distant. After passing through this lake, Lachine is reached. It is nine miles from Montreal, with which it is connected by railroad. It derives its name from the first settlers, who, when they reached this point, thought they had discovered the passage which would lead them to China. The Lachine Rapids begin just below the village. On the opposite side stands Caughnawaga, an Indian village, lying on the south bank of the river near the entrance to the Lachine Rapids, and derives its name from the converted Indians, who were called Caughnawaga, or praying Indians. Shortly after leaving this Indian village, CALJGH= the tourist can contemplate the new INAWAUA magnificent bridge recently constructed by the Canadian Pacific Railway, spanning for the second time the mighty River St. Lawrence, and over which the trains of the New York Central pass on their way between New York, the Adirondack Mountains and Montreal. It is built on the most recent scientific principles, and resembles the great International Railway bridge at Niagara. The steamer now glides down the rapid stream with increasing swiftness, which clearly denotes that a formidable rapid is 42 THE NEW YORK CENTRAL'S

ahead. Stillness reigns on board. Away goes the steamer, driven by an irresistable current, which soon carries her to the first pitch of the Lachine Rapids, the most formidable of them all, the most difficult of navigation, and the last of the rapids. The steamer, after emerging I AfHIMP PAPin<5 from its first pitch, arises firmly upon the surging billows, flanked by rocks on either side, steers straight in the swift current. The grandeur and magnitude of the scenes around on all sides inspire silence. The steamer now comes in full view of one of the greatest wonders of the age—the new Victoria Bridge—spanning the noble St. Lawrence, two miles long, one of the longest, the largest and the most costly bridge in the world. The scene while passing under, looking up from the deck of the steamer, is magnificent. After passing this beautiful work of en- gineering skill, the tourist has the splendid panorama of the elegant city of Montreal right before him. The steamer now comes alongside of the magnificent Quebec boats, and trans- fers passengers destined for Quebec and the far-famed Sag- uenay, forming one of the longest continuous lines of inland water communication on this continent, which for grandeur and variety of scenery cannot be surpassed, if equalled, in the world. Montreal.

Montreal is the metropolis of British North America, and a city of great interest to the tourist, both in winter and sum- mer. Its population is made up of French and English peo- ple, the former predominating. A single day's stop at any of the hotels affords time to drive through the park upon Mount

Royal, which rises above the city ; to visit the splendid Cathe- dral, the Gray Nunnery, the handsome Churches, Bonsecours Market, and the bright stores along St. James Street. The distance to Quebec by rail is 173 miles, or six-and-a- half hours' ride. The Quebec steamers leave Montreal in the evening upon arrival of the boats of the same line from the Thousand Islands, and reach Quebec in the morning. Quebec.

Quebec is undoubtedly the most picturesque city, not only of Canada, but anywhere north of Mexico. The lower town is ranged upon a narrow beach along the shores of the broad St. Lawrence and is largely made up of shops and ware- houses. The upper city is encircled by a heavy wall, pierced by picturesque gateways in feudal fashion. The hotels, finer residences, churches and shops are all within the walls. Dufferin Terrace, the great promenade, commands a magnif- icent view of the scene below. Still higher is the great promontory, crowned by the citadel. A favorite drive is down the Beauport Road to the Falls of Montmorenci, and another excursion is to the famous plains of Abraham. FOUR-TRACK SERIES" No. 10. 43

Lake St. John and The Saguenay River.

One of the most delightful trips offered the summer tourist is that from Quebec to Lake St. John and return. The trip LAKE may ^e ma(^ e v * a ^ie Quebec & Lake St. ST. JOHN. John Ey- direct to Roberval on Lake St. John, returning from Chicoutimi, the head of navigation on the Saguenay, by the steamers of the Richelieu & Ontario Navigation Co.

THE HOTEL ROBERVAL—REACHED VIA THE NEW YORK CENTRAL.

The train for Roberval leaves Quebec about 8.45 A. M., arriving at Roberval about 5.00 P. M. Train connections are made at Chicoutimi with the steamers to and from Quebec, and in going by rail and returning by steamer, a pleasing variety is added to the trip. Lake St. John is almost circular in shape, the distance from shore to shore being about twenty-five miles, and, with its eighty-five miles of shore line, the lake may almost be called an inland sea. Steamers ply upon the lake and con- vey the sightseer and sportsman to all the points of scenic and piscatorial interest. The scenery about Lake St. John, which is situated in the section known as the Canadian Adirondacks, is wild, beautiful and impressive and alone is a sufficient attraction to draw the traveler thither. The hunting and fishing in the vicinity of Lake St. John are a delight to the sportsman. Here the comfort and safety of the tourist or angler are looked after by the Indian guides who pitch his tent, cook his meals and propel him with rapid yet easy gliding motion over seemingly endless water-ways, in the birch-bark canoes of which Longfellow has so music- ally sung in Hiawatha. Moose, caribou and bear hunting is attended with great success, while partridge, ducks and 11 THE NEW YORK CENTRAL'S geese are abundant in season. The ouananiche, in reality a fresh-water salmon, inhabits, in large numbers, the waters of Lake St. John and its tributary streams, and furnishes the rarest of sport for the enthusiastic angler.

IN THE BARK CANOE, ON LAKE ST. JOHN- -REACHED VIA THE NEW YORK CENTRAL.

The Hotel Roberval, situated on the shore of Lake St. John, is a handsome and commodious modern structure and offers all the indoor and outdoor attractions of a summer resort hotel of the first class. From Quebec the steamers of the Richelieu & Ontario Navigation Co. leave daily during the tourist season (for THE early and late service consult ticket a ents f°r ne tour °f the Saguenay SACiUENAV g ) * RIVER River, touching at Murray Bay, Cou- couna, Tadousac, Ha Ha Bay, Chicoutimi and other points en route. Tourists have, therefore, the opportunity of making the round trip by steamer if desired. The following is an extract from a description of this trip, written by George H. Daniels and appearing in a recent issue of The Four-Track News:

' ' The trip is by daylight, and is one of the most charming river trips in the world. Just below Quebec, you pass the famous Isle D' Orleans, and are impressed with the beauty of the scenery, and the curious and pleasing character of the houses on the farms and in the villages. Here is also a re- markable illustration of the ' ribbon farm ' system. At an early day, these people decided that it was wise to lay out their farms in narrow strips, running down to the water, so that each child or descendent should have a small farm with a water front.

1 ' Several stops are made at various landings on the way down, and about sunset you reach Tadousac, at the mouth of the Saguenay. The pretty little Hotel Tadousac, is situ- FOUR-TRACK SERIES" No. 10. 45 ated in a charming bay, overlooking the Sagnenay and St. Lawrence rivers. Near the hotel is a quaint little church, which is said to be the first church built in Canada. "At Tadousac, you wait for the tide, and when it is just right, start up the river, reaching Chicoutimi, at the head of navigation, in the night. Starting back from Chicoutimi, on the ebb tide; during the forenoon, you pass the capes of Trinity and Eternity. It is impossible to describe the mar- velous grandeur of these massive rocks, which rise perpen- dicularly from the depths of the mysterious river to a great height; to be appreciated they must be seen.

' ' Returning from the Saguenay, you stop at Riviere de Loup. This is an interesting place; and a few miles from the steamboat landing, the Intercolonial Railway has a station; five miles east of Riviere de Loup is Cacouna, a noted summer watering place.

' ' A charming place is Murray Bay, and a charming hotel is the Manoir Richelieu. We stopped over here for a day, as most people do on their return from the Saguenay, and found

MANOIR RICHELIEU, MURRAY BAY—REACHED VIA THE NEW YORK CENTRAL. it a delightful experience. Mr. Patterson, the manager of the Manoir Richelieu, knows how to keep a hotel, and he leaves nothing undone that he thinks will add to the enjoy- ment of your stay. There are golf links and lots of other amusements. 46 THE NEW YORK CENTRAL'S

"Up the valley of the Murray River are many beautiful drives, including the village of Murray Bay and Point-a-Pic, as well as the drive to Fraser Falls.

CAPE TRINITY, SAGUENAY RIVER—REACHED VIA THE NEW YORK CENTRAL.

' ' Leaving Murray Bay in the evening, you arrive in Quebec the next morning early, and can spend a day there, and go on at night by boat, or by any one of the numerous trains that leave the quaint, old walled city, every day; reaching Montreal, you can leave for New York or New England by any one of several trains per day, and in about twelve hours, can be in New York or Boston." Watertown, N. Y.

Watertown stands unique among the inland cities of the country. It affords an attractive combination of country ease and city comfort. Its marvelous water-power derived from the Black River, which divides the city, has made Watertown an important manufacturing center and has been the most potent factor in increasing its population within a dozen years from 14,000 to 30,000 persons. Chief in the town's attractions is the great park, the gift of, as yet, unidentified donors, and now rapidly approaching completion. It embraces a tract of more than 800 acres which when completely parked will rival the huge pleasure grounds of Boston, New York, Philadelphia and Chicago. Chief architect Olmstead's plans embrace many miles of macadam drive within the park and some of these are already finished, making, with the city's well paved asphalt and macadam streets and the many miles of excellent country road out- lying, driving an important pastime of the town and its guests. Other recreation is afforded by the fine and sporty course of the Jefferson County Golf Club and the modern and well equipped theater in the heart of the place. But pre-eminently Watertown is a city of home owners. The FOUR-TRACK SERIES" No. 10. 47 truth of this is evidenced by its many modern dwellings set in deep, well shaded lawns and the broad, residential streets. These are supplemented by many handsome public build- ings, churches, schools and a splendid marble library now under construction. A superb bronze statue, designed by Augustus St. Gaudens, and erected to the memory of the late Roswell P. Flower, who was Watertown's chief citizen, stands in the center of the city. Near this and facing one of the town's small parks is The Woodruff, a hostelry, which T„P for more than a half century has been WOODRUFF identified with the progress of Water- town. All the thousand and one knacks of good living that go to make a successful tavern have been incorporated here. Careful management has made The Woodruff a household name throughout northern New York. Completely remodeled and redecorated it is to-day as coni-

THE WOODRUFF HOUSE, WATERTOWN- -ON THE NEW YORK CENTRAL.

plete in its details as the larger hotels of the country. It is considered a fairly good place to stop while in town. The tariff of charges will be made known upon application. Rooms, single or en suite with baths, may be reserved by mail or telegraph. 48 THE NEW YORK CENTRAL'S

Cape Vincent, N. Y. The new Carleton Hotel, which was opened May 1st, 1901, at Cape Vincent, by Charles E. Reed, is a well built, modern hotel with every advantage of location Hrvrm and equipment. Cape Vincent has been known for years to the frequenters of the St. Lawrence as the location of the best bass fishing grounds "FOUR-TRACK SERIES" No. 10. 49

in the St. Lawrence valley. It has the purest of atmospheres, a grateful coolness in the extremest heat of summer, the best of facilities for fishing, yachting and bathing, and is one of the most conveniently accessible places in the whole north country, being reached by the New York Central's through sleepers, daily. No place in the whole of northern New York is surrounded by such beautiful drives, and within an hour's pleasant steamer ride are the quaintest and oldest of the Canadian towns. A ferry steamer communicates with Kings- ton and the Canadian railway systems. Opposite Cape Vincent is the head of Carleton Island, where, in a pictur-

' ' ' ' esque location, are the ' Ithaca ' and the ' Utica ' club- houses, and several private cottages. Upon the bluff which dominates this point are the lofty chimneys of an extensive fortification, built in the early days by the British forces in Canada. This is now American territory. The new Carleton is a thoroughly well built hotel with every comfort and convenience. Its ground plan is 104 by 75 feet, and on both the first and second floors of the hotel a veranda ten feet wide borders three sides of the house, the total veranda length being 415 feet. The office, bar, reading-

room, ladies' parlor and dining-room are located on the first floor, which is finished throughout in oak wainscoting with hard wood floors. The dining-room is forty by thirty feet and commands a magnificent view of the lake and the St. Lawrence River. On the upper floors are forty-three sleeping rooms for guests. Nearly all of them are en suite, for the accommodation of family parties, and many of them are equipped with baths. All are outside rooms, and nearly all of them command a fine view of the river. There is not a dark or poorly ventilated room in the house. The rooms are all attractive, the walls are tinted to harmonize with the carpets, and they are well furnished. All have iron and brass bedsteads with heavy hair mattresses, and all are fitted with electric bells and steam heat. The hotel is lighted throughout by electricity. Rates, $2.50 to $4.00 per day. On the river side of the hotel a grassy lawn slopes down to the margin of the beautiful St. Lawrence, where there is a 185 foot dock frontage with from four to five feet of water, ample for the accommodation of all small craft. The advantages of Cape Vincent are unsurpassed by those of any of the northern resorts in this state, and the Carleton is the only modern and well appointed hotel at this point. ft

"FOUR-TRACK SERIES" No. 10. 51

* Sackets Harbor, N. Y.

Sackets Harbor, on Lake Ontario, is one of the oldest places in the State, and is of considerable historical interest. Prominent among the interesting places to visit are the Madi- son Barracks, a United States military station. Campbell's Point, a pleasant resort, and Henderson Harbor, a prominent summer resort on Lake Ontario, noted for its many excellent hotels and the finest bass fishing on Lake Ontario, are reached by steamer. WfV H

1 1 1 ,.4L -..I.

^g*^^" , ! IBS: ; ' ^^^^T^^^^^SS^^"-*™*: 1

THE EVELEIGH HOUSE, SACKETS HARBOR—REACHED BY THE NEW YORK CENTRAL.

The Eveleigh House, a modern hotel, James Galloway, Proprietor, is located on Main Street, Sackets Harbor, N. Y., one block from New York Central sta- E H tion and but 10° feet fr°m the lake and HOUSE ' is therefore a convenient place for those who wish to take advantage of the excellent bass fishing in the vicinity. There is a good livery in connection with the house, and there are many pretty drives over first-class roads. Rates, $2.00 per day. Special rates by the week on applica- tion to the proprietor. Henderson Harbor, N. Y.

Among the beauties of northern New York, not only in a piscatorial sense but in the broader sense of nature in her mildest and most attractive mood, Henderson Harbor stands out unique, grand, and without a peer. Here we have a large body of water secluded but easy of access. It is nine miles south-west of Sackets Harbor, a station on the New York Central. There is a daily stage to Adams station on the New York Central. Here, in this beautiful harbor, is an abund- 52 THE NEW YORK CENTRAL'S ance of bass, pickerel and other fish, with all the modern facilities for capturing the ganiey fins. How refreshing it is to glide over the smooth water and see man and nature con- tending for the mastery in the beautiful. The crystal water beats in upon the pebbled shore and seems to greet with a smile the undulating landscape, dotted here and there with cottages and summer resorts. Architecture here is a work of art; it is the work of man in his effort to beautify and not mar nature ; the man of taste, tvi cd'c °^ refinement and of genius emphasizes all these elements in the structure he erects. To illustrate the idea stop at Tyler's. The cottages for guests nestle up against the hillside amid foliage, fruits and flowers. The reflection of those structures is mirrored in the grand body of water in front. Here are boats and all sorts of sailing craft, and devices for repairing and keeping in order all sorts of tackle. I see from where I sit the name

' ' of ' Tyler ' in white cobblestones, embossed, as it were, in an emerald background. It occurs to me that the name thus written is superfluous, for the man stands out in a thousand acts which make his resort the most attractive and practical of the noted watering places in the harbor. Carthage, N. Y.

This pretty village on Black River, seventeen miles east of Watertown and thirty-two miles from the Thousand Islands, is the junction point of the R., W. & O. Division and Carth-

HOTEL KENMORE, CARTHAGE—REACHED BY THE NEW YORK CENTRAL.

age and Adirondack Branch of the New York Central. It is famed chiefly for its excellent water power which turns the wheels of numerous establishments engaged in the manu- facture of paper in its various forms. "FOUR-TRACK SERIES" No. 10. 53

Owing to the superb situation of the Hotel Kenmore and also on account of its excellent service, it has for years furnished HflTPl meals for New York Central passengers, KENMORE *ne trains *° and from New York, Iltica, Ogdensburg and the Thousand Islands stopping here each day for breakfast and supper. Tourists destined to or from Adirondack points, on the Carthage and Adirondack Branch, will enjoy a break in their journey at Carthage by stopping at the Kenmore. Reservations may be secured by addressing the proprietor of the Kenmore, Mr. S. Spain, Carthage, N. Y.

STAR LAKE—REACHED BY THE NEW YORK CENTRAL. Star Lake, N. Y.

Star Lake is a dream of beauty and is reached from Carthage by the Carthage & Adirondack Branch of the New York Cen- tral. Its waters are clear as crystal, and with its many bays and pretty islands and wooded shores, it testifies to the good sense of the one who named it. The lake is one and one-half miles distant from Benson Mines station, and connected by a good carriage road. There are two good hotels on its shores —the Cottage Hotel, accommodating fifty guests, and the Star Lake Inn, which cares for 225 people at one time. There are also several pretty cottages and camps near by. Newton Falls, N. Y.

Newton Falls is located on the Oswegatchie River. A large paper mill recently constructed here is the nucleus around which an interesting village has formed. The Newton Falls Hotel is a pleasant hostelry, open all the year, and patronized extensively by summer visitors. A highway has been built through the woods from Newton Falls to Cranberry Lake, eight or nine miles distant. 54 THE NEW YORK CENTRAL'S

Kingston, Canada.

Opposite Cape Vincent is Kingston, Ont., a Canadian mil- itary post, and the most important city between Toronto and Montreal. A day may be pleasantly spent in Kingston visiting the Provincial Military Academy, the Fortress, In- sane Asylum, and other public institutions. The steamer "America" makes two round trips daily between Cape Vincent and Kingston. First-class meals are served on the steamer. Daily excursions are run by the steamers of the Thousand Island Steamboat Company. Kingston is encircled by a fine electric street railway.

The Bay of Quinte. The muscallonge is still plentifux in the Bay of Quinte, beyond Kingston, and lovers of bass fishing, leaving their families at the great hotels among the islands, now visit that region in large numbers. The tri-weekly steamers of the Richelieu & Ontario Navigation Company, via Gananoque or Kingston, pass through the islands in the afternoon, and since the completion of the ship canal connecting the placid waters of Quinte with Lake Ontario, take the route through the bay, bringing passengers to any of the ports of Quinte at supper time. For special information the folders of the line should be consulted. Thousand Island boatmen and boats

should be engaged, if possible. Custom house regulations are favorable. In addition, the Thousand Island Steamboat Company announces frequent special excursions to the Bay of Quinte, stopping at the pretty town of Picton and the Lake on the Mountain. The Rideau Lakes, Canada. The Rideau Route between Kingston and Ottawa, Ontario, is fast coming into prominence as a most attractive and pic- turesque water trip. It is a water-way made through con- necting by canal a large number of beautiful lakes. The trip is one of the most enjoyable in Canada. An ever-changing panorama is presented as the steamer journeys from one beautiful lake to another. The Rideau Lakes are the best

known ; the larger one, twenty-one miles long and four to eight miles in width, is of extreme beauty. Another point of rare beauty is Jones' Falls. It is not only beautiful but interesting and historic. The dam at the falls is a stupen- dous piece of work, and at the time it was built it was the largest structure of the kind in the world. It is horse-shoe in shape and the mason work is most enduring. The locks, four in number, were cut through the solid rock, and each one lifts the boat twenty-two feet. At the top is simply fairyland. There are many nooks, bays and inlets, and pretty places which are taken advantage of by camping "FOUR-TRACK SERIES" No. 10. 55 parties. There are many small lakes lying in different directions from the falls, in which black and green bass and pike are abundant. At Ottawa connection is made with the steamers of the Ottawa River Navigation Company for the delightful and interesting trip down the Ottawa and St. Lawrence rivers to Montreal. One of the most interesting features of this trip is the running of the Lach^e Rapids, the most difficult of navigation of any on the St. Lawrence River, but which under the hand of the skillful pilot are passed in perfect safety. Brockville, Canada.

Located among the most easterly group of the Thousand

Islands and opposite Morristown, N. Y. , is Brockville, one of the most attractive of the smaller cities of Canada, and named in honor of that Canadian hero, General Brock. The city is splendidly paved, has many modern buildings and ex- cellent sanitation. The contiguous islands are owned by the city and form a delightful public park. Good hotel accommo- dations. A ferry operates between Brockville and Morris- town, connecting with the trains of the New York Central.

HOTEL STRATHCONA, BROCKVILLE—REACHED VIA THE NEW YORK CENTRAL.

The Hotel Strathcona is a new and popular hostelry having 100 rooms, 30 of which have private baths in connection. The HOTFL hotel is equipped with passenger elevator, STRATHCONA Metric lights, and balconies overlooking the beautiful St. Lawrence River. This is the most elegant and liberally managed hotel in this region of the Thousand Islands. For descriptive booklet address W. J. Douglass, Proprietor, Brockville, Canada. 56 Tlll<; NEW YORK CENTRAL'S DeKalb Junction, N. Y. Convenient to the station at DeKalb Junction is located the Hurley House, Messrs. Hurley Bros., Proprietors. This is a comfortable hotel with modern im-

provements ; steam heat and hot water H(\i I <^P in every room. Good livery in con- nection. People from Syracuse, Oswego, Utica or Rome for Ogdensburg, on trains leaving those stations about 6.00 P.M.,

DINING-ROOM, HURLEY HOUSE, DE KALB JUNCTION- -REACHED BY THE NEW YORK CENTRAL. can save half a day by going to DeKalb Junction and re- maining there over night and leaving on train at 7.40 A. M. for Ogdensburg. Passengers on the morning train for Og- densburg have twenty-five minutes for breakfast at the Hurley House. Noon trains stop twenty-five minutes for dinner. Supper served at 5.40 P. M. Massena Springs, N. Y.

Northern New York presents to the tourist all that the most fastidious could desire. Prominent among its attrac- tions must be mentioned the village of Massena, which is located on the Grasse and Raquette rivers, and is one of the northern termini of the New York Central. Nature has been especially generous in this locality, and the physical features are both grand and unique. The waters of the Grasse River are fifty feet below the St. Lawrence level, only three miles apart, and the power canal which connects the St. Lawrence and Grasse Rivers will be used to generate an electrical current of 150,000 horse power. Already well-known as a health and pleasure resort, Mas- sena Springs is constantly growing in public favor. During "FOUR-TRACK SERIES" No. 10. 57 the past few years it has taken a prominent place among the resorts of the St. Lawrence region. It is situated in an ex- tremely beautiful locality and the climate is very healthful. The springs, one mile from the village, are five in number, and strongly charged with sulphur. They have acquired a wide reputation for their medicinal properties, and hundreds of visitors each season profit by their curative power. Thus to the visitor is afforded the opportunity of drinking and bathing in the health-giving sulphur water and also of becoming acquainted with the means employed in construct- ing the greatest water power canal on the continent. To the piscatorial tourist this section is full of interest. Embarking in a small boat on the Raquette, one can pass to the St. Lawrence (twelve miles), shooting the rapids that intervene, thence up the St. Lawrence (three miles), thence up Grasse River to the dam (eight miles), which is only one mile below the village—a short mile from the springs. What a delightful trip for a day. At Massena Springs the New York Central connects with the Grand Trunk Railway. White's Hotel is charmingly situated on the principal square in the business center of Massena village. The house has been thoroughly remodeled and now has accommodations for 200 guests. Airy rooms, good service, .....WHITE S HOTEL" prompt attention, satisfying table, baths and water throughout and kind courte- sies all combine to make the new management highly suc-

WHITE'S HOTEL, MASSENA, N. Y. —REACHED BY THE NEW YORK CENTRAL. cessful. The proprietors, Messrs. Willson & Smith, are experienced hotel men, and are untiring in their efforts to please the public. Rates, $2.00 to $3.00 per day. Special rates to families and by the week. 58 THE NEW YORK CENTRAL'S

The Hatfield House at Massena Springs is a substantial brick building with an annex, and has accommodations for about 200 guests It is situated on high ** ^ ronn(l near the springs, Hftn^P ^ commanding a beautiful view of the Raquette River. Tennis courts and croquet grounds, boating and fishing, and

pleasant drives through the surrounding country afford ample means of diversion and recreation. Terms, $10.00 to $14.00 per week; special rates for the season.

RATES TO 130 PROMINENT RESORTS.

In " Four-Track Series" No. 8, "Two to Fifteen Days'

' Pleasure Tours ' will be found one way and round trip rates to 130 prominent resorts. Sent free, postpaid, to any ad- dress, on receipt of a two-cent stamp, by George H. Daniels, General Passenger Agent, Grand Central Station, New York. 1

•'FOUR-TRACK SERIES" No. 10. 59 New York Central Station Restaurant, Utica, N. Y.

offers a liberal and varied service that ought to appeal to all travelers or to any one desiring only the best at moderate

v u v«*'. ' IP* hi - - &j- is : * c z 1 '• . —, . m-^ii .* m> 88 ;, i-

9 ;''iM- WI!mSJ li ift'-« i I.| fe^iSf 7*.ll r !i "w

NEW YORK CENTRAL STATION RESTAURANT, UTICA.

cost. A desirable feature that will be of interest to tourists is the all night service, not only at the lunch counter, but meals are served a la carte or table d'hote all night. Dinner served daily, except Sunday, 11.30 A. M. to 2.30 P.M. (Sun- day the lunch room is open all day. Regular service until

9.30 a. m., beginning again at 5.00 P. M.) Prompt and courteous service with its many specialties, not usually ob- tainable in railroad restaurants, has made this place famous. F. L. Guillaume, Manager; B. C. Dewey, Assistant Manager.

ON THE PICTURESQUE RIDEAU ROUTE—REACHED VIA THE NEW YORK CENTRAL. '

60 THE NEW YORK CENTRAL'S New York Central Restaurant, Richland, N. Y.

Under the management of Wright Bros. & Co., is a most attractive dining-room, recently remodeled and furnished entirely new throughout. Travelers to the Thousand Islands, Watertown and Ogdensburg will have twenty minutes here for hreakfast or supper. Conductors will canvass the train

NEW YORK CENTRAL STATION RESTAURANT, RICHLAND. and those who wish hreakfast or supper will find it in readiness on arrival of train at Eichland. A handsome lunch counter has heen provided for those who do not wish a regular meal. Beautiful New Etchings. THE EMPIRE STATE EXPRESS THE 20th CENTURY LIMITED.

These etchings are the finest work^of the Photo-gravure & Color Company of New York, and are printed on plate paper 24x32 inches. They are without ohjectionahle advertising, and are suitable for framing. Appropriate for gifts, wed- ding, birthday, anniversary, holiday, etc., etc. Splendid decorations for homes, schools, hotels and offices. FIFTY CENTS EACH.

Will be mailed in a tube, postpaid, to any address, on receipt of the special low price of 50 cents each. Send a 2-

' cent stamp for 52-page Illustrated Catalogue of ' The Four- Track Series. ' GEORGE H. DANIELS, Gen'l Pass'r Agent, Grand Central Station, New York. FOUR-TRACK SERIES" No. 10. 61 CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

Covering the Personal Effects of Travelers.

For the Information of Travelers to and from Canada.

Travelers to and from Canada having ordinary personal baggage will find the customs regulations easily complied with. Wearing apparel and personal effects for the travel- er's personal use may be taken into Canada and brought back to the United States without payment of duty, provided the articles have not been re-manufactured or otherwise improved so as to increase their value. A special provision is made in the case of sealskin gar- ments. A garment made in whole or in part of sealskin, taken from the United States, may be re-entered free of duty provided the garment is presented by the owner for in- spection to the United States Customs Collector, at the port of departure from the United States for Canada. The collector will register the garment and issue a certificate of ownership therefor, which certificate must be presented to the United States Customs Collector at the port of entry on returning to the United States. Sealskin garments not registered are subject to confiscation on being brought back to the United States. "Wearing apparel, including all kinds of fur garments, except those made in whole or in part of sealskin, articles of personal adornment and toilet articles, not exceeding $100.00 total value, may be purchased in Canada and brought into the United States without payment of duty, provided such articles are for the traveler's personal use and not in- tended for other persons or for sale. Travelers from Canada temporarily visiting the United States and wishing to take with them into the United States? for personal use, garments, made in whole or in part of seal- skin, are required to make an affidavit before a United States Consul or Notary Public that their stay in the United States will be temporary and that within a specified number of

days they will return to Canada with the fur-seal garment in

their possession . Such affidavit to be presented to the United States Customs Collector at the port of entry to the United States. Baggage may be examined at Toronto, London, Ottawa, Montreal and Quebec by United States Customs Officials and checked through to destination in the United States, thus avoiding the inconvenience of examination at the port of entry on the frontier. 62 THE NEW YORK CENTRAL'S

FARES TO THOUSAND ISLANDS, ST. LAWRENCE RIVER, MONTREAL, QUEBEC, LAKE ST. JOHN AND THE SAG- UENAY VIA THE 1000 ISLANDS.

Tickets on sale June 1st to September 30th, 1904.

CAPE VINCENT, N. Y., and Return— iv oute No. l—{Exc. 1581). New Arork Central to Cape Vincent Return same route. Round-trip Fares. New York $14 00 Schenectady $8 30 Suspens'n B'ge $9 90 Yonkers 13 45 Amsterdam 8 00 Niagara Falls.. 9 90 Tarrytown 13 05 Fonda 7 60 Auburn 6 55 Ossining 12 80 Palatine Bri'ge 7 10 Cayuga 700 Peekskill 12 40 Fort Plain 6 95 Seneca Falls.... 7 20 Garrison 12 05 Little Falls 6 40 Waterloo 7 30 West Point 12 35 Herkimer 6 10 Geneva 7 60 Cold Spring 11 95 Ilion 6 00 Clifton Springs 8 05 Fishkill Lan'g 11 65 Utica 5 50 Canandaigua... 8 45 Newburgh 11 79 Rome 5 50 Brockport 7 90 Poughkeepsie.. 11 10 Oneida 5 50 Albion 8 45 Rhinecliff 10 45 Canastota 5 50 Medina 8 80 Rondout 10 70 Syracuse 5 50 Lockport 9 45 Greendale 9 65 Lyons 7 20 Heneoye Falls 9 40 Hudson 9 50 Palmyra 7 20 Caledonia 9 95 Albany 8 30 Rochester 7 20 Le Roy 10 35 Troy 8 30 Batavia 8 55 Attica 90 Cohoes 8 30 Buffalo 9 90

KINGSTON, ONT., and Return— (Exc. 1617.)

York Central to Cape Vincent ) -p . New Keiurn samea„mo route.i.r»n*o St. Lawrence River Steamboat Co. to Kingston / For fares to Kingston, Ont., and return, add $1.75 to above fares to Cape Vincent.

CLAYTON, N. Y. f and Return—Route No. 2—(Exc. 1569). New York Central to Clayton Return same route. Round-trip Fares. Reg. Reg. Reg. New York $13 90 Garrison $11 Poughkeepsie..$10 95 Yonkers 13 30 West Point 12 20 Rhinecliff 10 30 Tarrytown 12 90 Cold Spring 11 80 Rondout 10 55 Ossining 12 65 Newburgh 11 64 Greendale 9 50 Peekskill 12 25 Fishkill Lan'g 11 50 Hudson 9 35 Reg. Lim. Reg. Lim. Albany or Troy $8 15 $6 50 Niagara Falls $10 50 $8 50 Cohoes 8 15 6 50 Suspension Bridge... 10 50 8 50 Schenectady 8 15 6 50 Batavia 9 10 7 35 Amsterdam 8 15 6 50 Brockport 8 50 6 75 Fonda 8 10 6 50 Albion 9 00 7 25 Palatine Bridge 7 60 6 10 Medina. 9 40 7 65 Fort Plain 7 50 6 00 Lockport 10 00 8 25 Little Falls 6 90 5 40 Honeoye Falls 9 90 6 95 Herkimer 6 60 5 10 Caledonia 10 65 7 70 Ilion 6 50 5 00 LeRoy 11 00 7 85 Utica 6 00 4 50 Attica 9 55 7 80 Rome 6 00 4 50 Oswego... 5 50 3 50 Oneida 6 00 4 50 Dresden 8 65 6 55 Canastota 6 00 4 50 PennYan 8 90 6 80 Syracuse 6 00 4 50 Dundee 9 15 7 05 Jordan 6 70 5 25 Watkins 9 55 7 45 Port Byron 7 00 5 50 Corning 10 40 8 30 Clyde 7 55 6 00 Lawrenceville 11 00 8 90 Lyons 7 75 6 00 Tioga 11 30 9 20 Newark 7 75 6 00 Wellsboro 11 95 9 85 Palmyra 7 75 6 00 Jersey Shore 14 30 12 20 Rochester 7 75 6 00 Williamsport 15 00 12 90 Auburn 7 05 5 50 Elkland 11 50 9 40 Cayuga 7 50 6 00 Knoxville 1180 9 70 Seneca Falls 7 70 6 00 Westfield 12 05 9 95 Waterloo 7 80 6 00 Ulysses 12 65 10 55 Geneva 8 10 6 00 Lock Haven 14 75 12 65 Clifton Springs 8 55 6 00 Mill Hall 14 85 12 75 Canandaigua 8 95 6 00 Philipsburg 17 25 15 15 Buffalo 10 50 8 50 Clearfield 17 80 15 70 Note.—Limited fares are for tickets Form Exc. 1569 P. L. Limited to continuous passage in each direction, going coupon to be used : )

"FOUR-TRACK SERIES" No. 10. 63

to destination on date of sale or day following, and return coupon to be used within 15 days from date of sale. THOUSAND ISLANDS. (Via Clayton and the Thousand Island Steamboat Co.) For through fares add the following amounts to fares to Clayton and return Alexandria Bay and return 75 cents, Excursion 1567. Fine View Park and return 50 cents, Excursion 1751. Frontenac and return 40 cents, Excursion 1570. Grenell Island and return 50 cents, Excursion 1932. Murray Isle and return 50 cents, Excursion 1573. St. Lawrence Park and return 75 cents, Excursion 1568. Thousand Island Park and return 50 cents, Excursion 1571. MONTREAL VIA ST. LAWRENCE RIVER—Route No. 3— (Exc. 1612). New York Central to Clayton. Richelieu & Ontario Navigation Co to Alexandria Bay. Richelieu & Ontario Navigation Co to Montreal. Fares. New York $13 50 Fonda $9 50 Cayuga $9 85 Yonkers 13 05 Palatine Bri'ge 9 30 Seneca Falls.... 9 45 Tarrytown 12 80 Fort Plain 9 20 Waterloo 9 55 Ossining 12 70 Little Falls 8 90 Geneva 9 65 Peekskill 12 50 Herkimer 8 80 Clifton Springs 9 90 Garrison 12 35 Ilion 8 70 Canandaigua... 10 10 West Point 12 50 Utica 8 50 Brockport 10 60 Cold Spring 12 SO Rome 8 60 Albion 10 85 Fishkill Lan'g. 12 15 Oneida 8 75 Medina 11 05 Newburgh 12 22 Canastota 8 75 Lockport 11 25 Poughkeepsie.. 11 85 8 65 Honeoye Falls 10 60 Rhinecliff 11 55 Lyons 9 55 Caledonia 10 85 Rondout 11 70 Palmyra 9 80 1105 Greendale 11 15 Rochester 10 25 Attica 11 10 Hudson 11 05 Batavia 10 90 Adams Alb'nyorTroy 10 40 Buffalo 11 25 Oswego 8 25 Cohoes 10 40 Susp'n Bridge. 11 25 Watertown 6 45 Schenectady.... 10 05 Niagara Falls.. 11 25 Gouverneur .... 650 Amsterdam 9 70 Auburn 9 15 EXCURSIONS TO MONTREAL AND RETURN TO START- ING POINT—Route No. U—(Exc. 1612 with X13U6). (Going via Clayton, Thousand Islands and St. Lawrence River, returning via the Adirondacks. New York Central to Clayton. Richelieu & Ontario Navigation Co to Alexandria Bay. Richelieu & Ontario Navigation Co to Montreal. New York Central to starting point. Round-trip Fares. (Via Clayton direct.) New York $24 15 Amsterdam $17 00 Auburn $17 20 Yonkers 23 25 Fonda 16 80 Cayuga 17 60 Tarrytown 22 80 Palatine Bri'ge 16 60 Seneca Falls.... 17 80 Ossining 22 55 Fort Plain 16 50 Waterloo 18 00 Peekskill 22 15 Little Falls 16 20 Geneva 18 20 Garrison 21 90 Herkimer 16 10 Clifton Springs 18 70 West Point 22 20 Ilion 16 00 Canandaigua... 19 10 Cold Spring 21 75 Utica 15 60 Brockport 19 00 Fishkill Lan'g 2L 45 Rome 16 00 Albion 19 00 Newburgh 21 59 Oneida 16 20 Medina 19 00 Poughkeepsie.. 20 85 Canastota 16 20 Lockport 19 00 Rhinecliff 20 25 Syracuse 16 20 Honeove Falls 19 50 Rondout 20 50 Lyons 18 00 Caledonia 19 50 Greendale 19 45 Palmyra 18 50 Le Roy 19 50 Hudson 19 25 Rochester 19 00 Attica 19 40 Albany 17 90 Batavia 19 00 Oswego 16 50 Troy 17 90 Buffalo 19 00 Watertown 15 05 Cohoes 17 90 Susp'n Bridge.. 19 00 Schenectady.... 17 35 Niagara Falls... 19 00 To Montreal and Return—Route No. 5— (Exc. 1612 with X2038). New York Central to Clayton. Richelieu

To Montreal and Return—Route No. 6—(Exc. 161$ with X295). New York Central to Clayton. Richelieu «fe Ontario Navigation Co to Alexandria Bay Richelieu & Ontario Navigation Co to Montreal. Grand Trunk Ry to Rouses Point. Delaware & Hudson Co to Saratoga Delaware & Hudson Co to Troy. New York Central to starting point.

Round-trip Fares for Routes Nos. 5 and 6. (Via Clayton direct.)

New York $24 15 West Point $22 20 Rondout $20 50 Yonkers 23 25 Cold Spring 21 75 Greendale 19 45 Tarrytown 22 80 Newburgh 21 59 Hudson 19 25 Ossining 22 55 Fishkill 21 45 Albany 17 90 Peekskill 22 15 Poughkeepsie.. 20 85 Garrison 21 90 Rhinecliff 20 25

To Montreal and Return—Route No. 7— (Exc. 1612 with X223).

(Going via Clayton and Alexandria Bay, returning via Rouses Point, Lake George and Troy.) New York Central to Clayton. Richelieu & Ontario Navigation Co to Alexandria Bay. Richelieu & Ontario Navigation Co to Montreal. Grand Trunk Ry to Rouses Point. Delaware & Hudson Co to Plattsburgh. Rail or Steamer to Ft. Ticonderoga. Rail to Baldwin. Lake George Steamer to Lake George. Delaware & Hudson Co to Saratoga. Delaware & Hudson Co to Troy. New York Central to starting point.

Fares 88 cents, except from Albany which will be 81.06, higher than for Route No. 6.

To Montreal, P. Q —Route No. 8— {Exc. 201& with Exc. X2010). (Via Rideau Lakes.) New York Central to Clayton. Thousand Island Steamboat Co to Kingston. Rideau Lakes Navigation Co to Ottawa. Canadian Pacific Ry. or Ottawa River Navigation Co.. to Montreal.

Fares $2.50 higher than rates for Route No. 10, Exc. 2046 to Ottawa, P. Q,. (See below.) Note—Passengers desiring to travel via rail from Smith's Falls to Ottawa can have their tickets exchanged by purser of steamer before arrival at Smith's Falls.

OTTAWA, ONT.-Route No. 10— (Exc. 20U6). (Via Rideau Lakes.) New York Central to Clayton. Thousand Island Steamboat Co .. to Kingston. Rideau Lakes Navigation Co to Ottawa. Note.—Passengers desiring to travel via rail from Smith's Falls to Ottawa can have their tickets exchanged by purser of steamer before arrival at Smith's Falls. (Meals and berth on Steamer extra.)

Fares. New York $13 07 Rondout $11 28 Syracuse $8 16 Yonkers 12 61 Greendale 10 73 Auburn 8 68 Tarrytown 12 41 Hudson 10 63 Geneva 9 20 Ossining 12 31 Alb'ny or Troy 9 97 Canandaigua... 9 64 Peekskill 12 09 Schenectady.... 9 63 Lyons 9 06 Garrison 11 93 Amsterdam 9 31 Rochester 9 78 West Point 12 08 Fonda 9 11 Batavia 10 42 Cold Spring 11 87 Little Falls 8 51 Lockport 10 90 Fishkill Lan'g. 11 75 Utica 8 07 Buffalo 11 15 Newburgh 11 82 Rome 8 16 Susp'n Bridge.. 11 15 Poughkeepsie.. 11 45 Oneida 8 42 Niagara Falls... 11 15 Rhinecliff 11 15 Canastota 8 52 :

"FOUR-TRACK SERIES" No. 10. 65

To Ottawa—Route No. 12—(Exc. 1939). (Via St. Lawrence River.) New York Central to Clayton. Richelieu & Ontario Navigation Co to Alexandria Bay. Richelieu & Ontario Navigation Co to Prescott. Canadian Pacific Ry to Ottawa. Fares. New York $11 97 Rondout $10 18 Syracuse $7 10 Yonkera 1151 Greendale 9 63 Auburn 7 62 Tarrytown 11 31 Hudson 9 53 Geneva 8 14 Ossining 11 21 Alb'nyorTroy 8 87 Canandaigua... 8 58 Peekskill 10 99 Schenectady.... 8 53 Lyons 8 00 Garrison 10 83 Amsterdam 8 21 Rochester 8 72 West Point 10 98 Fonda 8 01 Batavia 9 36 Cold Spring 10 77 Little Falls 7 41 Lockport 9 84 Fishkill Lan'g. 10 65 Utica 6 97 Buffalo 10 05 Newburgh 10 72 Rome 7 06 Susp'n Bridge.. 10 05 Poughkeepsie.. 10 35 Oneida 7 32 Niagara Falls... 10 05 Rhinecliff 10 05 Canastota 7 42 QUEBEC, P. Q.—Route No. 13—(Exc. 1612 with X19W, X19U or X19hk). (Via Alexandria Bay and Montreal.) New York Central to Clayton. Richelieu & Ontario Navigation Co to Alexandria Bay. Richelieu & Ontario Navigation Co to Montreal. Can. Pac. Ry. or Rich. Ont. Nav. Co & ] or Trunk Ont. to Quebec. Grand Ry. or Rich. & Nav. Co J- or Intercolonial Ry. or Rich. & Ont. Nav. Co.:::}' Fares $3.50 higher than one way fares for Route No. 3 to Montreal, P. Q., shown on page No. 63.

EXCURSIONS TO QUEBEC, P. Q., AND RETURN TO STARTING POINT -Route No. Ik. Excursion 1612 with X13U7 or X13U8, or X1521 with X13U6 or X2038, or X276 with X295. (Going via Clayton, Thousand Islands, St. Lawrence River and Montreal, returning via the Adirondacks or Lake Champlain and Lake George, Saratoga and Troy.) New York Central to Clayton. Richelieu & Ontario Navigation Co to Alexandria Bay. Richelieu & Ontario Navigation Co to Montreal. Can. Pac. Ry. or Rich. & Ont. Nav. Co or ] Grand Trunk Ry. or Rich. & Ont. Nav. Co }>to Quebec. or

Intercolonial Ry. or Rich.

To Quebec, P. Q., and Return—Route No. 15. Same as route No. lh to Quebec, P. Q., and return to Montreal, and X223 from Montreal. Grand Trunk Ry to Rouses Point. Delaware

LAKE ST. JOHN, P. Q.—Route No. 16. To Roberval, P. Q.—Exc. 1612 with X19W, X19hl and X15S3 and X61S. New York Central to Clayton. Richelieu & Ontario Navigation Co to Alexandria Bay. Richelieu «fe Ontario Navigation Co to Montreal. Can. Pac. Ry. or Rich. & Ont. Nav. Co or

Grand Trunk Ry. or Rich. & Ont. Nav. Co. ... \ to Quebec. or

Intercolonial Ry. or Rich. & Ont. Nav. Co j Quebec & Lake St. John Ry to Roberval. Fares $8.70 higher than one way fares for Route No. 3 to Montreal, shown on page No. 63.

To Roberval, P. Q., and Return—Route No. 17. Same forms to Quebec and return as Route No. Ik with X61S. Same route as above to Roberval and return to Montreal, and the following routes from Montreal to starting point: New York Central (via the Adirondacks) to starting point. or Rutland R. R to White Creek. Boston & Maine R. R to Troy. New York Central to starting point. or Grand Trunk Ry to Rouses Point. Delaware & Hudson Co to Troy. New York Central to starting point.

Fares $12.50 higher than round trip fares for Routes Nos. 4, 5 or 6 to Montreal and return, on pages Nos. 63 and 64.

SACUENAY RIVER—Route No. 18.

Chicoutimi, P. Q., and Return. Same forms to Quebec and return as Route No. Ik with X1081. (Via Alexandria Bay and Montreal.) New York Central to Clayton. Richelieu & Ontario Navigation Co to Alexandria Bay. Richelieu & Ontario Navigation Co to Montreal. Can. Pac. Ry. or Rich. & Ont. Nav. Co or j Grand Trunk Ry. or Rich. & Ont. Nav. Co J-to Quebec. or Intercolonial Ry. or Rich. & Ont. Nav. Co J Quebec & Lake St. John Ry to Roberval. Quebec & Lake St. Jonn Ry to Chicoutimi. Quebec & Lake St. John Ry to Roberval. Quebec & Lake St. John Ry to Quebec. Same route as above Quebec to Montreal. New York Central (via the Adirondacks) to starting point. or Rutland R. R to White Creek. Boston & Maine R. R to Troy. New York Central to starting point. or Grand Trunk Ry to Rouses Point. Delaware & Hudson Co to Troy. New York Central to starting point. Fares $14.00 higher than round trip fares for Routes Nos. 4, 5 or 6 to Montreal and return, on pages Nos. 63 and 64.

Chicoutimi, P. Q., and Return—Route No. 19. Same forms to Quebec and return as Route No. 1U with X108U. Route No. 18 to Chicoutimi. Richelieu

Can. Pac. Ry. or Rich. & Ont. Nav. Co I or Grand Trunk Ry. or Rich. & Ont. Nav. Co [>to Montreal. or

Intercolonial Ry. or Rich. & Ont. Nav. Co. . New York Central (via the Adirondacks) to starting poin«. or Rutland R. R to White Creek. Boston & Maine R. R to Troy. New York Central to starting point. or Grand Trunk Ry to Rouses Point. :

"FOUR-TRACK SERIES" No. 10. 67

Delaware

Route No. 20. Chicoutimi, Murray Bay, Riviere du Loup, Tadousac.—Excursion 1612 with X1787 Chicoutimi or with X13h6, or X2038 or X276 with X295. New York Central to Clayton. Richelieu & Ontario Navigation Co to Alexandria Bay. Richelieu & Ontario Navigation Co to Montreal. Richelieu & Ontario Navigation Co to Quebec. Richelieu & Ontario Navigation Co to Chicoutimi. Richelieu & Ontario Navigation Co to Quebec. Richelieu & Ontario Navigation Co to Montreal. New York Central (via the Adirondacks) to starting point. or Rutland R. R to White Creek. Boston & Maine R. R to Troy. New York Central to starting point. or Grand Trunk Ry to Rouses Point. Delaware & Hudson Co to Troy. New York Central to starting point. Fares to Chicoutimi and return $12.00 higher than round trip fares for Routes No. 4, 5 or 6 to Montreal on pages Nos. 63 and 64.

Route No. 21 Chicoutimi, Ha Ha Bay, Murray Bay, Riviere du Loup, Tadousac. Same forms to Quebec and return as Route IK with X710 from Quebec. New York Central to Clayton. Richelieu & Ontario Navigation Co to Alexandria Bay. Richelieu & Ontario Navigation Co to Montreal. Can. Pac. Ry. or Rich. & Ont. Nav. Co.

Grand Trunk Ry. or Rich. & Ont. Nav. Co::,J- to Quebec. or

Intercolonial Ry. or Rich. & Ont. Nav. Co J Richelieu & Ontario Navigation Co to Chicoutimi. Richelieu & Ontario Navigation Co to Ha Ha Bay. Richelieu & Ontario Navigation Co to Riviere du Loup. Richelieu & Ontario Navigation Co to Tadousac. Richelieu & Ontario Navigation Co to Quebec. Returning same route Quebec to Montreal and either of the follow- ing routes from Montreal to starting point New York Central (via the Adirondacks) to starting point. or Rutland R. R to White Creek. Boston & Maine R. R to Troy. New York Central to starting point. or Grand Trunk Ry to Rouses Point. Delaware & Hudson Co to Troy. New York Central to starting point. Fakes.

To Chicoutimi and return $13 85~| ».. «. •„ ^fherthan*i roundi * * To Ha Ha Bay and return 13 85 S/ff To Murray Bay and return 9 00 Son^realnt real on^paison pageS NosJNos M6? ' To Riviere du Loup and return 9 80 I . f^ fi ana °4 " Tadousac and return 10 50 J

AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY.

Operating the express business upon all lines of the New York Central & Hudson River Railroad, has unexcelled facilities for transporting parcels, baggage, merchandise, valuables, etc., between all points with speed and safety. Rates always as low as those of any other responsible express. A Telephone Call to the company's nearest office will promptly bring its wagons to collect shipments for any part of the world. lis

Richelieu & Ontario Navigation Company. BETWE1N THOUSAND ISLANDS

TORONTO, Riviere du Loup,

MONTREAL, TADOUSAC

QUEBEC,

MURRAY BAY,

RUNNING ALL THE RAPIDS OF THE ST. LAWRENCE.

On arrival at Quebec connection is made with steamer for points on the Lower St. Lawrence and the famous Saguenay River. The scenery of this remarkable river is unequalled for wild grandeur and variety. Write for descriptive folder of route and of new palatial Summer Hotels, the 1 "MANOIlt RICHELIEU," at MurkayBay, Que., and ' TADOUSAC HOTEL," at Tadousac, Que., to THOS. GLYNN, THOMAS HENRY, AGENT, ALEXANDRIA BAY, N. Y. TRAFFIC MANAGER.

GENERAL OFFICE: 228 St. Paul St., - - M0NTREA-.

RAND, McNALLY & CO. CHICAGO

The resources of our engraving, electro- typing, printing, binding, and publishing plant include the latest automatic devices and time-saving machinery. For nearly SO YEIRS

we have been known as the largest printers and publishers in the United States. If you are interested in the manufacture of tickets, time-tables, maps, globes, school books, general, publications, or commercial printing, we invite correspondence. We handle regu- larly orders from 1,000 to 5,000,000 copies. RAND, McNALLY & CO. CHICAGO —

St. Martin Jc,'> Rigaud ™ " THE RAPIDSI ISLE JESUS OF THE ST. LAWRENCE **> f^r^y. RIVER Mt. £2 " \^f Royal ~^vt- REACHED BY THE Mountain^/ •&&&%£& VI . >, ^ 3£ 01)<| ( RICHELIEU & ONTARIO NAVIGATION CO.

f ^"V St. Louis „ °i\i ~- ?*<> y/^ '/ / ^ ' '\^r/^ ' ' T rcnn^i!OT >,-^ „- mill'SM ..liver ..iWW^'-A ' A-Jk ' > \ \ paClFtC _^ s' I \ ,.11" - t^^r \ Zl' , \ \

Lancaster

Suiinjg

St. Isidore Jo. 6-0

1 ^> Louisville 1 F " Lauding Massena Si>rs.

6HELD0N6HElD0 $r 5i U iajrnd"™^n ^ oV* ^y\ ' ^Waddington/ *9^ K ^mt^^ ^\^llr \ ft ^'A cV^ R Jrockville V^N* N

-. t «s2SS2-

: — "The Four-Track Series."

travel and education This is the title of a series of books of issued by the Passenger Department of the

NEW YORK CENTRAL <£L HUDSON RIVER RAILROAD.

These small books are filled with information regarding best be the best modes of travel, and the education that can with obtained by travel, the whole world now agreeing Lord Beaconsfield that "Travel is the great source of true wisdom." The illustrations are new and beautiful, and the maps are "Illustrated excellent. A brief description of the 52-page Catalogue" of the "Four-Track Series" and the way to get one will be found on the back cover page of this number. Following are a few extracts from the thousands of com- " plimentary items concerning the " Four-Track Series that have appeared from time to time in the principal papers of the world The books of the "Four-Track Series" are broad-gauged and comprehensive in scope. Railway Age. printed matter being sent out by the New York Central The the only recently is enough to convince the most skeptical that to get complete comfort is to travel. Fine half-tone pictures way It of that Company's equipment mark the "Four-Track Series.' that series are is needless to say that the various numbers of always works of art.— Buffalo Express. attention In connection with that [A. Trip to the United States], little "Four-Track Series," issued may be drawn to the excellent York bv the greatest railroad in the world, namely, the New Central Those of our readers who naturally like to see as much visit of the country as possible, in the time allotted for their cannot do better than consult these bijou guides to the land ot great things.— The Press, London, England. "A Message to Garcia" ought to be read in every class in every grammar grade in every school in the land, and a copy ought to length be in the hands of every man who works for wages in the and breadth ofthe republic— Brooklyn Eagle. They are comprehensive guides to the regions they so accurately and they are all-sufficient for an intending and succinctly describe, men- visitor, giving routes to and features of the various places tioned. The illustrations are profuse and excellent.— The Home Journal, New York. to Intending visitors to the United States this year will do well procure one of the manv publications issued by the New York illustrative of the many points of interest and scenery Central, West. along or in the vicinity ofthe Company's route to the pic- Exquisite little engravings and photographs of the many turesque scenes along the Hudson River, in the Catskills, Lake George and the Adirondack regions, the Mohawk Valley and will tempt travelers to further investigate sucli Niagara Falls, claims charming districts, of which the New York Central certainly more than its fair share among American Railways.— Railway News, London, England. tempt Some of the views are little gems of art, and alone would a seeker after recreation and rest.— The Tribune, New \ork. the Scenes in the forests and placid lakes and pools amid grandeur ofthe Catskills or the Adirondacks refresh the ej-es and stimulate a longing for the speedy approach of vacation time.— The Journal, Albany. A BOOR of BOORS for TRAVELERS

Contains 52 pages 4x8 inches. A copy of the Illustrated Catalogue of the Four-Track Series" is an essential part of the

'Four.Tr.cK S« equipment of every traveler. It is beau- ILLUSTRATED tifully printed on coated paper, and,

atalogue in addition to a brief* C review ofthe various oftfie books and etchings FOUR.* TRACK comprised in the SERIES series, it contains a half-tone reproduc- tion, on a small scale, of the title- page of each book, and the subject of each etching. The " Four-Track Series" contains, in THE addition the FEW YORK to CENTRAL'S books on travel, a number of books and maps of great BOOKS of TRAVEL AND EDUCATION interest to educa- tors and valuable as

CupvriKtu <9u3. by Gioboi B Daniilb, Gtoera) Puaeoger Agent. works of reference.

A copy will be sent free, post-paid, to any address on receipt of a two-cent stamp, by the undersigned. The Four-Trach News. An Illustrated Monthly Mngazine of Travel and Education — 128 or more pages, every one of which is of human interest. Maded free to any address for 50 cents a year; foreign coun- tries, $1.00. Single copies, 5 cents. Sold by news dealers. Subscriptions will be received by any Ticket Agent of the New York Central Lines, or may be sent to George H. Daniels, Publisher, 7 East 42d Street, New York.