Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-05-10

swift sailing yachts, others IN small
sailboats, and many in bargea.
Elkhart Lake is growing rapidly il
favor as a popular resort, and it il
frequently visited by excursions from
Milwaukee.
Then there is Neenah in the immedi
ate vicinity Of Lake Winnebago. The.
both are situated on LakeWinnebag,
where it empties into the Fox river
Lake Winnebago has an area of 3Ot
square miles. Steamboats, ply on it
clear, swelling bosom, and sailing vessel
can always be had, furnished will
ample means for aquatic sport. Acros!
an inlet is the famous Treaty Elm,
q historic spot of great interest
where the Indians not so very many
years ago met to have their "biG
talks" Under its wid~espreading
branches many important treaties were
made, and old settlers still tell many
interesting tales of early times. Only
a few Indians are seen lurking around
now, and these seldom scalp peaceful
tourists.
Another attractive stopping place
is Waupaca. Ihere are few places
that present greater inducements to
the tourist than this u~nostentious
little city. In a country not yet en-
tirely reclaimed from a state of ma
ture, the soiourner will discover in
panorama of views some exquisite
scenery landscapes of woodland,
meadow and uncultivatcd tract; rivers
with their changing moods Of gentle
currents and hurrying rapids lakes Of
varying size, MIRRORING in their depths
the beauties of earth and sky hills Of
increasing height, from the low emi-
nence to that of lofty grandeur, meet
the eye at every turn. Within the
city limits Of Waupaca, at the foot Of
Main street, are two beautiful lakes,
mirror" and Shadow" The banks
are very high, and consist of fine
groves. These have been fitted up
for social gatherings. The two lakes
are connected by a channel fifteen or
twenty feet wide as they reach over
a mile in length, they afford ready
opportuni y for boating, the popular
amusement. But the most attractive
feature in this locality is the some
what noted Chain OF Lakes, two and
one half miles west Of the city. Here
are eight lakes, all connected by ma
tural channels, extending some five or
six miles, presenting a scene of en-
chanting loneliness. The attraction
is enhanced by the little islands that
stud the bosom of the waters by the
p~eninsulas, or sharp points that thrust
themselves out into the lake; by the
by the high shores covered with
dense foliage, and by abrupt cliffs ris-
log from the water. The fishing at
Waupaca, as at Neenah, is good.
Black and white bass and pickerel are
taken in the greatestabundance.
Many other places along the line
be described. Each has its at
peculiar to itself, but pass
ing all these and the wild scenery allu-
ded to in the earlier part Of this arti-
Gle, the tourist approaches Ashland,
the northern terminus Of the road,
nesting in an inlet Of Chequamegol
bay, of Lake Superior. This, some
one has said, fulflls Isaak Walton's
idea of paradise within twenty miles
there are a dozen rivers and creeks
where the speckled beauties
are unsuspecting of the fly,
and in front spreads out the
great lake inviting the lover of sport
aield and aaoat. 1t is quite the fash
ion in summer time 10 camp upon
some Of the pretty points afforded by
the Apostle Islands guarding the bay.
These islands, twenty-four in number,
constitute a splendid archipelago,
which is beautifully alluded 70 in
Picturesque America" An antiqu-
ated Roman Catholic chapel still
at La Pointe, where Indians
and half -breeds assemble to receive
instruction from an old French priest.
Excellent steam yachts can be char
tered by visitors for a tour Of the
islands or to maintain communication
between those who go into camp and
the mainland.
But it is not necessary to camp out.
A short voyage among the islands gen.
orally answers as well. At Ashland
there is one of the most convenient
and delightful hotels in the country.
Passengers landed in Ashland are
surprised to find the evidence Of
progress which greets them-an inn
menSe hotel with modern arrange.
ments and conveniences-a delightful
resort for fashion or a practical refuge
for weary sufferers. One of the sum.
mer saunterers says: "We spent sew
eral weeks at Ashland, at the hotel
'Chequamegon,' delighted to 6od il
first class, with every possible con.
venience for the tourist. Summer