The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1890-07-11
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in the class of 1870 at Trinity College.
returned to Boston next day.
or Boston, the proud and wealthy city
rich In historical memories, cultured snt
refined, columns might be written, but this
is not the time or place. Every history /.
full of it.
On Saturday morning, June 2S, We
boarded the cars of the Old Colony railroad
and went to Newport, X. l. the mos,
| fashionable resort in America. 1t is on
Narragansett Bay, five miles from the
ocean. 1t is on declivity facing the har-
Dor, and has a state house, custom house,
city hall, the Redwood Library, contain.
ing 10000 volumes, and other public build
ings. The "old stone mill' is one OF its
chief attractions. No one seems to know
when this structure was built. 1t has been
theme OF much learned discussion. 1t
stands in a little park in the heart OF the
city and is surrounded by an iron railing
1t is circular in form, being probably 80
feet in diameter, aud is supported on sew
en- pillars. 1t is built OF small stones and
mortar, and whatever its origin, it is won
derful how 1t has withstood the ravages Of
time. 1t looks as though 1t might have
been built but yesterday. 1t is asserted by
some antiquaries to have been built by the
Mortimer 500 years before Columbus dis
covered America, and this is the theory
that the Newport people like to encourage.
But the probabilities are that 1t was wind
mill erected by one OF the early governors
OF the colony some distance this side of
Columbus.
Bellevue Avenue, lined with beautiful
villas, is one OF the finest streets In the
land. 1t is the principle thoroughfare ;,
and at fashionable hours is crowded with
elegant equipages. Horses OF the highest
breed, harness mounted in gold or silver;
coachmen and footmen in the grandest
liveries, after the most approved English"
style, can be seen everywhere. Our atten-
tion was particularly attracted by an equip
age in mourning. A lady dressed in deep
black sat in a luxurious carriage the
coachman and footman were attired in
black broadcloth, the horses were black,
the harness was black, and the pug dog on
the lady's lap had on black blanket 1t
was to me most remarkable exhibition Of
grief, for it seemed as though there coul
be but little heartfelt sorrow where there
was 80 much outward display. But per-
haps do not understand the ways of tn @
world. 1t may be that such
an exhibition is just the proper caper
among the millionaires who spend their
summers in this beautiful city. Among
the most attractive summer homes here
are those Of the Astors, the Vanderbuilts
the Goolets, and other New York millio n
aires.
In the evening we took sail in the
harbor IN what is known as scat boat.
1t is sail boat about 25 feet long and
about 10 feet wide. The captain was
life long sailor, and was thoroughly fsmi-
lar with the hsrbor. de was very polite
aud made our trip a pleasant one by call
ing attention to all points OF interest.
Among them were Fort Adams, one OF the
most costly and expensive Notifications in
the United States, the Purgatory Rocks,
the Hanging Rocks, Spouting Gave, the
Glen, the ruined Fort Louis, at the en-
trance OF the harbor, and its surrounding
rocks called the Dumplings. 1t was near.
ly sunset as we started out, and the waters
OF the barber were as smooth as glass. We
sailed in and out among the yachts iof the
Newport fleet anchored there, and the cap
tain pointed out to US many we'll known
vessels belonging to wealthy men Of New
York. We passed Lime Rock Light house
the home of Grace Darling, who in her
time has saved eleven lives. She lives on
a comfortable salary paid lby the govern
ment, and keeps a red light burning at
night. At the upper end of the bay is the
new house being erected by Mr.. Morgan.
1t is almost Undesirable in architecture.
1t stands on bluff, and seems to rise out
out of the rock 1t is more Grecian than
otherwise, and is reached from inland by
stone bridge. From the water 1t can only
be reached by climbing nearly 100 feet of
almost perpendicular rock. 1t is hard to
tell which is the front Of the house, but |
should say that the back of it is the front
of it. AS we sailed around the bluff we
saw the remains of the Bessie Rogers, a
vessel that was sunk by colliding with
another ship. She was drawn to the
shore, and the hole in the side made by
the other vesse! Can be plainly seen.
As we returned down the harbor the
scene was a very brilliant one. All the
yachts were illuminated by electric lights
and on their decks were gay and brilliant
parties of ladies and gentlemen, some sing
ing and some dancing to fine music. We
sailed SO close to some of them that it
seemed as though a collision was inevi-
table, but our skillful captain always steer
ed US clear of danger.
But time passes on, and we must hasten
to the pier of the Fall River Steamer which
we are to take for New York. Our cap
tain lands us there safely, and we bid him
farewell.
Shortly after o'clock there appears in
sight what looks like floating palace. AS
it lands at the pier it looks veritable Le-
viathan. The magnificent steamer Puritan
is before us, the finest boat that navigates
Long Island Sound. We had heard before
OF the magnifcepce of the boats of the
Fall River Line, but this surpasses all our
expectations. AS we enter we find luxuri-
ance on every side. Strains of delicious
music fill the air, and as we enter the
grand saloon we find 1t comes from an Or
chestra OF 10 pieces stationed on the second
deck. Our state rooms, previously secur-
ed in Boston are soon found. and after de-
posting our luggage We are ready to enjoy
the sail down the sound. 1t was perfect
night. The moon shone on 1.-THE waters,
and we clambered to the upper deck. Here
were life boats and RATS, and life preserv-
ers, and all the means of safety in case of
accident, but we had no need for them.
The sound was as calm as mill pond, and
the steamer moved without any perceptible
motion. Years ago when young man |
used to steam up and down the sound, but
never in all my experience found more
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