New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-08-06
VATERING-PLACE NOTES.

H1IEhINU-I A<'~
;50,ces and cottages, Fren-
- psoip. MINI, Is said 10 Poe'ess ~
,,ao,ions Parks have already ueeh ,'iN %. ,ustnc
a., ,hropgh the village, and exceheh' siVeS 'Ol ar
Ins ,,-ed whatever selection may De npaue' ''o
are var,oe.ted embracing forest scenery
., i,s ,oveliness prairie slopes romantic Guns "nu
.,,>on CONS Of natural beauty in every direeuon' ou
the onpos,te side OF the lake Is fIue Ui0o 1
.nslers find good trout fishing IN snoiV -" -,
,xul he abundant and weeks may De sPo", t :"
- within half hours ride, by RAM Oh a1n"o"'o
IA vavzata on Lake MnnetenA"' "a - 80.
:, .,ros, the entire lake can be had' ana every re'
'N" v ~. ,r,ers may be easily reached All that ID
%, she place is that II affords refuge from the
30, nd Sust of the cities. The fishing and ooaune'
hovor are good. and those who wish may urlnA inc
v.ters Of a mineral spring near BY g. OF F""'
Mir Is the great central point for Summer tourists so
rnfno in mat State and the delightful climate and
beautiful retreats surrounding the city lnduee "an!
visitors from South TO nGer in contentment Aous
tho resorts and objects which attract the visitor are
Mendota Fort Smelling, Minnehaha Fails Diauhon"
lake the Daes Of the st. Croix. Lake Como BLACK bas
Lake Mnnetonka. Crystal Lake, ST. Anthony f"i'''
Little Canada. White Bear Lake. THIS last haieu 80,
Is situated at about equal distance from o'' -
MINNEAPOLIS and saltwater being about IL nies '0"'
each. -. .,,ooc
Y.horo, ,rs,os n correspondent, is the place among
en- r,onv islands in PenobscOt Bay where those IN
search OF perfect quiet can ma H. Tue p'oe " "'-'
Reached and the inhabitants though Few IN huoer' ae
open-hearted and hospitahe. = Inc great a''rac'on
Of Wateryile " H. after its scenery. is the quiet one
hnds there The place offers temptations for ex-
travacance as the visitor must ten miles TO small
eopntry store before he can spend cent The air IS de-
lpbtfnl and a cool breeze is felt at all times g.
correspondent writing from Bar Harb0r Mount DESERT
a week ago says: II sitting in my chamber looking
ont upon the sea- room with one window closed ana
the other open, and comfortably cool IN my winter
habiments" In referring 20 the remarkable dryness
Of the air he saws: lady informed me that her house
had been closed FOR period OF more than year. ana
upon reopening t the salt her buttery her bedding
ana her cutlery were free from dampnes as in her
own dwelling IN the City OF Boston,"
There Is probably waterng-pace in Virginia. II Is
said that inspires confidence in its own neighoor
hood than Buffalo Springs Almost every one residing
IN that portion Of Virginia aud the adjacent counties OF
North Carolina claim TO have experienced beneficial
results from the OF It's waters. Those VINO nave
ouly short time for Summer trip and who are AFRAID
70 o,ouru tho mountains and return to the lowand
before frostime can visit Buffalo Springs, 1t is said
and return at any time without risk. - corre-
spondent who has "roamed amid the wild wastes OF
Colorado, reyeed in the perennial Spring time Of Cali
forna cued the tropc fruits aud spoted in the gades
Of Florida enjoyed the grandeur of Niagara the gayety
az Saratoga. aud the ocean spendOr Of Long Branch
says he has nowhere found nature more Respondent
scenery the IMMIGRATION OF Der atmosphere, and the
general munncence Of her choicest gifts" than at the
Jordan Alum Springs, in Rockbridge County, Va.
The medicinal virtues OF the waters OF Bedford
Springs Penn accidentally discovered about the
year 1894 by fisherman and in 1906 many nvads Wis
tied the springs Their curative properties soon became
widely known, and year after year to the present day
The throug OF nvads seeking relief from various afie-
tons has annually increased. 80 Although very lit
Tie has been heard this season from Sharon Springs, n.
Y the place has large number of guests and is doing
very II claimed by persons that Sharon is
approach in this country TO Ems the German
spa Frenchman's Island is said TO be the most de-
hgnu spot Oneida Lake 1t has the pleasant shade,
the the water the balny air bathing faclI-
tiles, and other attractions which help TO make peas
ant place for recreation and comfort
The Chaybcate Springs Georgia, are said TO be In the
most charming locality IN that state. There are spen
did shade under which the tired visitor finds rest
and unduating lawns and delightful promenades Tor
those who need seek exercise in walking The baths
OF tie place are said to be in good condition, and the
cottage are coy and comfortable - Poplar Springs
In Howard County Mi. has been favorite resort OF
the citizens OF Baltimore for more than 25 years There
are no medicinal there other than the prOtOXde
of hydrogen little used by visitors, but 1t claimed
that guests can have abundance OF medicinal ar in all
It's purity. The country is high and healthy, and the
outlook almost rivals the beautiful views from the
Catoctn and South Mountain passes.
Put-in-Bay South Bass Island, Lake Erie is 25 miles
from saudu,ky CITY, Ohio ana contains about 100
acres. The place is SO called because Commodore
Perry "put in" there, after his victory over the
British feet in 1872. 10 bury his dead. As n Summer
the island is growing in popularity every
season, and to Western people 1t is particularly
attractive. go Rocky River, near Cleveland, Is a
favorile with the residents Of nat city, and
every evening during the the hotel grounds
filed with visitors The high, green, and wooded banks
OF the abound IN beautiful spots, and smooth
roadway winds under the 'front.' where the
lake breeze be enjoyed and the overhangng cliffs
he On the beach. yachts aud rowboats and bath
lighthouses are provided and well patronzed.
The travel 10 and from Nahau is said have greatly
increased this Summer. Every cottage there, except
two ones occupied. - Nowhere else" says
a correspondent. excepting the deck Of the old
Africa in ud-Ocean, have l wide and unbroken
sea-vew" At SaseOnst, in the southeastern part
otNantucke Island The purest sea air the coast Is
10 dc had there and no danger attends the bathing.