The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-07-30
SUNDAY In THE WOODS.


A well-known church-eosr remarked ysster-
day afternoon that it was q day when q mans
religion does not 60 very far toward Keeping
him cool. and as he piled away vigorously
with q palm-leaf fan. he continued: I'VE
hear much about camp-meetings during these
hot summer months. but for my part | believe
would as leave sweat It out here in the city as
In q rural meeting house. where nothing out
prayer and gnats are left to furnish amusement.
But different people differ Ia their tastes, and l
saw every man as ne will That Is my motto"
1t seemed to be a motto that found universal
popularity among those SO unfortunate a. to be
psnned up in the hot and dusty city. Within
the last few years Indianapolis has made a rapid
growth in her suburban towns This encourag-
ing progress has developed at such a lively rate
that now. what ohce were villages. several
miles distant from the center Of the city. are
towns Of independent corporations within q
short ride from the limits. Thanks to competi-
tive enterprise, strset-car lines now run to these
inviting little places, and their large patronage
is sure evidence Of the appreciation that Is felt
by those who have hitherto depended upon the
dusty roads or private carriages for transports-
ton.
Yesterday was q typical Sunday. so far as
pleasureseekers were concerned. Those fani-
lies who were fortunate enough to have access
10 any sort Of a vehicle. from q spring wagon up
to the carriage, took advantage Of their posses
sion. and either spent the afternoon in winding
in and out some cool country drive or paused
under a wayside tree to enjoy its refreshing
shade. Novels and light conversation. are pop
ular on such an occasion. Human nature rebels
- -. ~ 1vsn Attff fnI0H
such sweltering circumstances 1t would be an
easy haul for either party could 1t swoop down
upon the voters Of this country as they lounge
around In a Sunday afternoon ennui. and by
some gigantic impulse get each to cast his bal
lot for their nominee. Men. women and chill
dren alike are overcome with q drowsy indiffer-
ence as to how the world moves, and only the
busy scenes of Monday morning will wake them
from their dulled sensioilities. Aside from this
more fortunate carriage possessing class, hun
dreds must depend upon the car lines as their
only means OF reaching a cool spot. The city
parks are in too close proximity to the continual
hubbub OF the business streets, and they serve
only as refreshing Gases in q pedestrians wan
behring's across the city, not as fitting places for q
quiet hours meditation. Many Of the roads
leading to the suburbs of indianapolis are at
t~ractive. The one to Haughville is particularly
worthy of mention, winding out from the city over
the old rooted river bridge. that in itself re-
minds one of an age that prevailed . half cen
fury ago. Leaving the main road and follow
ing the shady curves of the stream. the traveller
is impressed with the fact that such picturesque
hooks can exist within the short ride from the
dirty. smoky town. and the inhabitants of the
West Side feelIrightly proud of what thew have
in the way of natural scenery to offer to the
pssser-by. Fishing and boating are much re-
sorted to in these cool curves, and the name OF
winding Beach is q strikineiy appropriate
one.
All Of the city thorouehfarss leading to the
many crossroads that are conveniently found
here were kept i'll a cloud of choking dust dur.
ing the entire afternoon, yesterday, and until
late In the evening wagons, carriages and BIZ
cycles could be seen bearing their refreshed own
es back TO their homes. Woodruff Place Is
fast growing in popularity as a Sunday resort.
It's reputation goes q great way to make il popu-
lar. and the additional feature of a car line that
carries passengers to its very entrance for the
small sum or nve cents places its spreading
lawn and summer houses within the reach Of all.
The working classes seem TO have a mortgage on
the place, as they may be seen at all hours OF
the day. with dinner and oftimes supper In their
baskets. going In that direction. Some walk
ana others ride 70 Its ~invitine shade. Here they
indulge in whatever pleasure may catch thei,
fancy. The more sedate. with children al
theirside. are content with o quiet walk OF
some cool seat, where they are free from
the cares of their weekday duties. Some
drive. some sleep and some eat, while
now and then q rustic seat is passed or
which cit two 'ispoonere." Fall creek is popu
lar. too. but more particularly with the
sporting class. Hunters and others spend
their Sundays, as indeed they do a large portion
OF the week. upon its banks. and it's lack o.
beauty is mainly due to the cultivation Of erair
fields down to the waters edge. This is tn.
great swimming stream. and the famous 'holes
are kept IN a muddy whirl all day.
Thus do the people OF this city OF q hundred
churches spend their Sabbaths. There is no ir
religious tone through It all-it is more q recoeni
ton of a sense of duty ito keep cooll. aud as Ions
as the Thermometer runs up to 90 in the shade
people VIII lay aside all pious Formally ant
seek comfort By midnight, on these days, TIT
picnic parties are all back in their homes agair
and are ready for another week Of life. The,
have obeyed the commandment that instruct
ms all 20 make the Sabbath day q day Of res
from labor. and In the f~ulfilment of duty the.
rejoice In the possession Of consciences void o
ofonss.