Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-07-28
CAPE MAY BREEZES.
Some of the Improvements at Favorite
Seaside Resort.

Seaside Resort.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE pIsPArCH.!
CAPE MAY, N. J., July 27.-That this old and
popular resort is about to progress rapidly
within the next decade is a fact that will be
world-widely known in a shart time. A great
future is before the place. About 1904 when
Cape May was first noticed as a resort. but few
alterations or improvements occurred, but
about 1911 boarding houses began to be erected,
and an impetus was given to the
enterprises that has built up seaside
w Altering place which stands among
the Oldest and most favored by nature on the
coast Charles Dudley Warner briefly describes
Cape May in words something like these: IN a
ture has done for Cape May what she has for
no other seaside or mountain resort" The stu
alton on the little peninsular-like Cape May
county gives 1t an advantage over many re-
sorts. With the Atlantic ocean on the one side
and the Delaware bay on the other, Cape May
is bound to get all the breezes and advantages
of temperature While admitting the fact that
one standing on the beach sand when the sun
is shining brightly viii get warmed very much,
considerably cooler in summer and warmer in
winter than the inland country. The fact OF
the seas water being cooler than the air in
summer has an effect upon the atmosphere
which comes in contact with 1t.
The matter of the encroachment OF the sea
upon the shores of New Jersey and the gradual
washing away Of our beach bv the northeasterly
storms, which rave every winter along the
coast, is receiving great deal OF attention OF
late. A move to discuss means by which the
encroachment will be prohibited to great ex-
tent has been made.
The Joint Committee on Correction Of Char
itles finished their business as far as Cape May
was concerned on Tuesday and adjourned to
meet at the call of the Chair in Philadelphia
While here the committee enjoyed themselves
The winaing-up day of their business visit was
partly spent on the water. In the afternoon
they were sailing OH shore in the pennsylvania
uiIot hoaf Edward q. KNIGHT
The greatest fisherman at the Cape this year
is Ex-Governor William M Bum, of Philadel-
comes back in the evening with good srring
Of fish, and since he has began to fsh he can
tell yarns of that sort.
For gayety this week Cape May has excelled.
The hops at the large hotels, which have taken
place almost nightly. have been largely at
tended, and many of Pittsburg's people have
been lookers-on or partakers in the dances.
The town as 1t appears today has a pretty look
about it. The shade of the trees with the
breeze of the Atlantic, makes funny but
pleasant mixture of happiness and comfort.
Two things which go here are the famous
euchre parties and "bus" or straw rides
through the country. Several of both Of these
pastimes have taken place within the past
week.
The Japanese left on Monday night for Wash.
ington, where Minister Mutser was compelled
to go on account of pressing public business.
The Japanese enjoyed their visit here, but in a
very quiet way. They Will return next season
for an extended sojourn.
Elizabeth L. Moore, very pleasant lady OF
FaIlsington, Pa, is here for few days pleas.
ure.
Mr. and Mrs L. Rosenbaum have been here
all the week and will probably stay the season
out.
Jas. Meats came on from Pittsburg this week
for a visit.
George Heard, wife and daughter are here
for a three weeks sojourn.
A. M. Pierson is a recent arrival.
One of the popular Pittsburgers here IL
Joseph NJ. Biggert
g. Smithley and Thomas b. Burdle, two very
promising Pittsburg men, have spent pleas
ant week here.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Barr are enjoying life here.
R. A. Bughy and R. NJ. Sands were at one OF
our hotels early in the week. BUZZ