The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-07-16
ATLANTIC CITY.
How 10 Get Thcrc-lliding. DrivlnS, Boating
and Fishimg-The Absec0m Ltght-A X"ehf.
ing Regatta Being Organized.

How 10 Get Thcrc-I1iding, DrivlnS, Boating
and Fishimg-The Absecom Light-A Yacht.
ing Regatta Being Organized.
ATLANTIC CITY, N. j. July IL, 1911.
hot, dusty ride from Philadelphia In the fast ex-
press over the Camden and Atlantic Railroad this
afternoon, dcsolate. blocking country all the way
down. consistn, only of dwarf pine trees ana sand,
with an occasional village thrown In by way OF
variety seemed TO me the very embodiment OF
shadow land, wherein the weary soul, for sins COM
mi,tcd on EARTH was forced to journey through the
term OF his purgatOral career. The distance-siXty
mies-is made In one hour and tnree-quarters
which may be considered the only redeeming feature
Of the trip.
In due time the salt marsh was reached and the
passengers breathed somewhat easier as the dust by
degrees left them, and the cooling sea breezes
famed their heated dust.covered brows The tram
runs The whole length the town. and at the extreme
limit thereof such as desire alight at the hotels
nearest the sea- the brakes are let OF and back we
90 from one hotel to another until the whole tram Is
uuloaded. Amid q rush OF Om-seckers stood, and
having registered awaited the movements of super
annuatel old clerk. A lady walked up TO the Office
and made some inquiries, the old fellow searched
and searched the house plan OF rooms, returned
with hts answer which, OF course, was not satisiac
tory, then directed to look again. and there he
paradcd, back and forth, to and fro, for twenty
minutes, while several tired and travel-stained
bachelors awaited his pleasure. In course OF time
he dcigned to take cognizance OF their wants and
they were assigned rooms. Under the guidance OF
an intelligent African found my way to the fourth
floor and into diDgy, sunstruck room, OF anything
but an inviting appearances; dirty, stained MAJ
ting covered the hoOr yellow stand, bearing a
taliow dip and New Testament In one corner, and
''bed for bachelors In another.
On appealing TO the intelligent contraoand ior
rcas on for such queer looking ACCOMMODATIONS he
rop ,ssS Won forgot to bring your wife wild you
sah."
was at once more than ever impressed with the
intelligence OF INV African friend. and In future
bring their wives win them when visiting this
place. 1t IS the only thing that will secure them
deeSn' rooi'' ATLANTIC CITY
IN some respects presents attractions mat other
places do not May Wije ~
and it OLy rcmalns for the citizens TO plant shade
trees along the sides to render these drives IN course
of time almost uneaualled. floating ana 1shng are
f1vOritc anus ments The Inlet Just north OF the city
is at all times the scene OF mprovised aquatic con.
tests some OF which arc very creditapc TO the Itue
white-wnged craft that abound III NUMBERS III Inc
vicinity oc.r-rs o,,,s
and many other delicac.es from the deep are dan
served at the hotels ami cottages, AMI from the
great quantities OF tsh consumed am Ied 10 pg
icye the pleasure seekers here come Ior tbcIr
mental as wei as for Their physical welbeing
The Inlet House Is one OF the favoi1te resorts OF
fishing parties aud daily the scenes IN that locality
| are OF a very cnlivenng description. Even the
ladies' take an interest in this sport; they seem 10
enter into IL with all the zest oil their male az.
mreIs, and 1t frequently happens that some sweet
Miss Is more fortunate IN her endeavors In TINS ne
| than the stcrncr sex who accompany her. some
| girls have such q taking way about thein
tue BATHING
inferior Cape Nay Is every way h ee super1f n ~
cessary to erect safety apparatus At different points
but even then accidents happen. some Two years
! since no less than seven people were drowned ~
| this place. 80 deaths have occurred from TINS
cause this summer, believe. The hotels are uoihs
fair business although the season is as YET hot u.
| It's ncgnt,s With regard TO hotel acconlmod cations
| Cape Nav is also ahead OF II is place. ms may VIC
owing TO tue fact that the cottage system Is much ",
vogue here, ana the guests al the hotels are mostly
| transient. -
| THE POINTS OF INTEREST
| about here are very few. The Aosecom Light,
large brick tower, bearing OF lis top the liglt Una,
has SO often guided the weatncrworn manner' anu
| which no | heard q Jersey woman explain 10 q
wondering audience of old women ana chnaren,
.'burns four barrels OF Oil every night s'Belp me
| COdu ia one OF the Oldest landmarks OF tie place.
win desire 10 see this wonderful olLeating ainn
| went over to the lighthouse and. although aatcr
visiting houIs was permitted 10 20 to the top Inc