The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-07-10
What NOrAuitt Is Like.

Special to New York Times.
Since it was first stated that there was no
more than bare possibility of General Sheri-
dams removal to his cottage here interest in
Nonquitt has increased with every day and
general desire Is expressed to know the special
characteristics of Nonquitt that prompted the
removal OF the General such q long distance.
In the first place it Is not through choice of the
doctors, or by invitation Of any one DESTROYS of
booming a resort with eye to future profits
for the north and south poles are not more
distant from each other than Nonquitt and
boom-that he comes 1t is Sheridan's greatest
desire TO occupy his now cottage. and he likes
Nonauitt and longs to reach it. 80 that when q
change from Washington became necessary he
determined to attempt the long journey for the
sake of being here again. and he has great faith
in the healing power OF Nonquitt AIT.
1t is really very healthy place. Before
week passes new arrivals lose their distinguish
ing marks, healthy hue appears on faces that
were white and tired looking. and in few
weeks you can hardly believe these Same people
ever could have pain or ache. 1t Is great
place for sleep. The utmost quiet and retire
ment prevail, and no hermit could find more
complete solitude than residence here, pro-
viding it is desired. There is no railroad within
six miles and no telegraph Office nearer. There
is telephone line over which kilograms are sent
from New Bedford, and for place of its size
considerable stock speculation goes on. A
stanch little steamer, commanded by one of
New Bedford's old sea captains, who will tell
long warns of the ocean on sufficient provoca-
ton, comes down BuZzards bay to the wharf
four times each day bringing passengers, twice
each day carrying mails, and twice bringing
them. This is the extent Of the excitement
here.
plainly what it lie, just so or 60 very common
looking summer cottages struggling in crazy
irregular fashion over q great meadow shaded
with red top. 1t doesn't look like village even,
for there's only one road, and that sweeps mp
from the wharf to the hotel or the,outskirts of
the cottages.
A long two-s.ory hotel in the background is
controlled and owned by the syndicate Of men
who first started Nonquitt and who still retain
management of all affairs The hotel Is very
summary affair, gaunt and bare, except where
1t has been decorated in Japanese Christmas
fashion with fans and ropes Of evergreen. But
it is admirably managed, and always in man
ner to secure the most rest for Its guests. Thefe
are no cottages where boarders are taken and
all but a few are leased for the season already.
The view from the roof of the Hotel Nonquitt
includes Fall River, New Bedford. Fair Haven.
Marion the chain of Elizabeth Islands, and
Naushon. where j. Malcolm Forbes is located
and gives lively hunting parties with simon
pure deer for game, and three lighthouses shine
ont into the darkness or the night from Guilty
hunk Naushon and Clarks Point.
There have always been more or less artists
and people with tendencies in that direction
here. The scenery is wonderfully varied for a
fat country. r. Swain Clifford. New Bedford
man, has the quaintest possible studio here.
1t is built on great pudding stone for under
pinnng that the woodbine almost covers. 1t
has a piece of old carving from the stern of
some whaling ship over the front windows and
another piece from a cabin over the door Gift
ford often out tramping over the fields and
woods back of Nonquitt with his gun and dog.
Quail and partridge are plentiful.