Niagara Falls 



B 1871 They wrap him up in oilcloth robes 



Ere he be well aware, 

 And o'er the street they hurry him 



To take him down the stair; 

 John grabbed the railing and in words 



By desperation lent, 

 Demanded of his captors grim 



What they in thunder meant? 



They told him they were taking him 



Behind the waterfall, 

 And that the way was easy and 



Not dangerous at all. 

 Still hanging on he asked how much 



For this he'd have to pay; 

 " Just give the guide whate'er you wish, 



That is the gen'ral way." 



So John let go and followed them 



Along the winding way, 

 But little worth for money spent 



Did he get there that day. 

 His feet got wet, his boots got spoilt, 



Likewise his collar too, 

 He gave the guides each fifty cents 



To see that humbug view. 



Then through the Museum he is led 



And all the wonders shown, 

 Gathered from every spot on earth 



From ev'ry land that's known. 

 They lead him through the office then 



As butchers lead a calf, 

 And when he starts to go they say 



Two dollars and a half. 

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