Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-20

Light Infantry Corps will be here, and it is
about to be arranged SO that one organization
will come here Immediately after the other, in
order that the same camp can be used by both
In this way great deal of expense that would
otherwise be necessary will be saved. 1t has
been two years since any military organizations
were here.
Tonight grand ball took place at the Stock.
ton and another one at Congress Hall. They
were well attended. and among the throng Of
participants aad attendants were many of the
large number of PiJtsburg people here. There
are more Pittsburg people here than there
have been in former seasons, mainly because
there are more people here from everywhere.
The business over the local railroad-the West
Jersey-between Cape May and Philadelphia
has increased 90 per cent over last year. The
only means of entrance bv rail is over the line
mentioned. The river boats from Phlladel-
phia are doing good business, and by the re-
quest of Baltimoreans new steamer has been
put on between here and Baltimore. 1t has
proved a success and will run all summer.
REPRESENTATIVES, OF DIXIE.
In every hotel corridor is seen the represent
atlve lady and gentleman of the South. They
are here, and their number is daily increasing.
The return of the old-time Southern element,
which SO predominated before the Rebellion. is
welcomed by all. There are many from Ken
lucky and Tennessee, while Virginia and the
Carolinas are sending many here. The cause
OF the increase of visitors from these sections
can be easily explained. There has been a
great deal of money expended in advertising IN
the West and South, and the Cape is now reap
ing its benefits. If more were expended in
Pennsylvania, and more in Pittsburg, the in
crease from that section would be quickly
noticed. There is no doubt, however. that
before next season there will be large adyer-
tising funds raised, and a competent advertis-
ing manager selected to take charge of the
work.
Cape May will never become an excursion re-
sort to the extent of some other towns because
will distinction.
tronage will always consist mainly of the better
classes of society, and its preparations for
business will always have this in view, 1t has
now one of the finest hotels on the coast, and
within the next ten years it is expected tnat
great changes will take place, and that business
will be largely increased. Its resident popuia-
tion has increased "a per cent in hve years by
the present census. In this matter Cape May
is essentially different from all other resorts.
1t is the most conservative and has summer
cottage population which includes some OF the
very best people in the country, many OF whom
have been regular visitors TO the Cape from
childhood.
THE OFFICIAL GUESTS.
The family of Postmaster General Wana-
maker is enjoying seaside life in a quiet way.
Miss Lillian is the belle of the Point Mr..
Wanamaker has visited his family twice since
their arrival and was expected again this even
ing General William T. Sherman. that old
war veteran of whom everybody, foe as we'll as
friend speaks well, has paid his visit here for
the season and gone He visited his daughter
at her Columbia avenue cottage, who, by the
way seems to be in the midst of colony of
Pittsburg cottagers. He departed on Monday
evening for New York.
President Harrison. accompanied by his
private secretary, E. w. Halford, arrived at
the Presidential cottage Thursday evening to
remain over Sunday. The day of their depart
ure is not definitely settled. The President is
tired from continuous work, but is jovial for
all and is enjoying his rest On his way to the
Cape he passed through one of the severest
electrical storms, accompanied by hail which
was ever experienced in South Jersey. 1t was
simply terrific, and dld much damage.
NOTES ON THE STRAND.
Miss Bessie De Kennel, grandmother of Mrs.
General Philip Kearney, and daughter of Count
De Kennel is visiting her grandmother at her
cottage. She was passenger from Paris with
Mrs. Vice President Morton, when she recently
came over from late visit.
W. J. shiAte and family are among the Pitts