Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-08-02

THE Roam TO THR srBivas.-Trevicus 10
the recent rains, IA ride 10 The Springs, at any
time between the heurs Of 9 A. NJ. and Up.
n of clear day, was anything but pleas.
are Between dust and heat 1t became a
punishment instead. Such things should not
be. Il is to the interest not only Of the pro-
pFIesors Of the Springs, and the keepers Of
The boarding houses aud hotels, but Of the
Pubiics that these things should be renedied.
We invite visitors from all parts Of the oouu.
try 70 come here, to pleasant summer re-
treat from The heat and hurry Of city life,
aud we viii find il to our account TO not only
oiteT them the healing waters and cool shade
Of the immediate vicinity Of the Springs, bat
also pleasant drives and walks, as they may
prefer, to and from the town. Now smoth,
ering dust and broiliug sun present small in
duceEDeniz to riding, driving or walking. In
fact, walk to the Springs is almost an i'm.
possibility, during dry weather, on account Of
the dust aad heat. What shall be done to
make the walks and drives TO and from the
Springs pleasant and inviting at ali times dur
ing the summer First, bester road is
wanted, The existing road sllonId be mac
adamized, which would do much to allay the
jnt0lerable dust that now covers the road
through lis whole length. Next shade trees
should be planted along the whole length Of
The road, and on both sides. This in a few
years would make he road pleasant one for
riding OF driving az all hours Of the day. In
the third place, at least one good foot-path
should be constructed, and If but one it
should be along side the carriage way, but
raised above 1t so as TO secure pedestrians
from the danger of contact with wagons aar-
riages, &c. Messrs. Smith and Robarts have
already made movement in this direction by
constructing a ioot-path from the Arandaie
House aloug the hillside below the Springs
road and coming out TO 1t ashort distance this
side Of the Springs. This is a good begin
ming, and when completed VIII be q delight
ful walk, Why should not this walk be ex.
tended 10 the town, by way Of the Grove? Il
could be made at small expense along the
bank Of the showers run, coming out some
where in the ueighborho0d Of the Catholic
church. This would make a cool and shady
walk, away from the dust Of the carriage road
We call attention to these things, hoping that
parties may be found enterprising enough to
iuaugurate these improvements and carry
them on to a successful completion. Why
should not managers be appointed in accord
aHce With the provisions Of the deed we pub
hshed two weeks ago, who should charge all
visitors a small sum for The use of the waters
Of the Springs, which should constitute a
fund to be expended in thus improving the
walks and drives in the neighborhood Of the
>pTings. thereby enhancing their value. and
increasing the general prosperity Of the com
nunity, by each succeeding year presenting
additional Inducements to visitors. whether
for health or pleasure, to come and spend the
sultry days Of summer in the enjoyment Of
our cool mountain breezcs and health giving
waters: Who VIII make the first movement
When shall the work be begun2