Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-07-31
OCEAN OITY.
Its Attractions and Heauries-Pofi-
tics Arc Not FOrgotten-SOuse of
fne f.Eteats

tics Arc Not FOrg0tten-SOuie Of
| the dMests.
Special lCorrespondence Of Every Evening.
OCEAN CRY, Mn, July 23.-This city by
the sea, the popular Maryland resort, Is In
the midst OF a most prosperous season.
| This place first came into prominence in
| 1875. when the Atlantic Hotel was opened
to receive guests. 1t IL most commodtons
building, capable OF accommodating 600
people There are now about 90 buildings
Including number OF large cottages and
! two other hotels, with capacity OF ut
least 600 people. This place has had de-
gree OF SUCCESS from the beginning, but for
lack OF proper facilities for reaehiuK here,
the ADVANCE mo cement has not met the ex-
pectau rs o. tue first protectors. Bud d now
era has da1ned, aud under the proseat
management the outlook was never so
bright. TINS city is located six n,iics east
| OF Berlin, where connection Is maie with
the D., M. & Y. railroad, aud 80 miles from
Salisbury, by way OF the b. IL Il. =. railroad.
This new railroad is now belpg constructed
from the Chesapeake Bay and Is completed
within few miles of Salisbury. When iiu-
islied 1t will give this place fieiltieI OF
| travel which calnut fall in the proper de-
velopment Of all the available resources.
The city II uld9c tue control OF u council
aud mayor, which authority, approeiating
the opportunity which tho presept patron.
age indicates OF rapid growth. arc mAkta3
mapy important improvements. they
nave removed tho unsighlg strn9iIrss
which lined tina beach aad have put all tn3
bath housea on d llns with the larssr bulia
ins5 and nffording an unob.ttIetei vlew nf
ths sea front, watch stretches for miles
north and soutn. The boardwalks along
the beach extending In din ,rent directions
to all the hotels, stores and cottages have
added greatly to tho appearances of the city
aud the comfort OF all pedestrians.
Last Sunday was most delightful day.
The two churches. ons under ths control OF
the Bishop OF Maryland, supplied by the
dean of tho southern district OF the
Protestant Episoopa church, were opened
aud about 90 wordaipers awaited tAem.
eelyas OF the opportunity to worship. The
Roman Oatho 10 church, under the pas
torate OF the Rev. Father DAILY, had two or
more services, md at night the Rev. DR..
Barber of Cambridge. Nd, officiatsd In the
parlOr OF the Atlantic Hotel. Atterw
Mr.. Nichol OF Baltimore led a most inter-
tanning eeered concert.
Politics, n sunjsct of constant interest to
parties expecting favorable issue to hem-
selves, IS mot given the go-by. Here whefs
SO many leading men OF the state are gath
cred and on the broad plazzas of ths hotels
with the exhilsrating sea breezes Gffordlng
a calm considerable OF the claims OF vari-
GUS candidates and iddge conclusions arc
reached which will largely determine the
ohauces OF this various candidates. Hon.
O. II. Gibson, memhGr of DopRrass from
the First Congressional district, Is here and
his friends are supporting him rs oandl-
date for q third term. blr. Oil soE has some
strong POLITE which will give HIN great
Influence In the convention. He vii! hnGba
popular competitor In Mr.. Henry Page Of
Princess Anne, whose frlands are urging
him as tho candidate for Congressional
honors. Governor Jaekson's mama Is also
mentioned In connection with this place.
The canvass for the nomination
promises more than ordinary interest.
Colonel Il. A. Graham who In
other years led the Republican party
Is resting In beautiful cottage seeking a
restoration OF health. His many friends Of
both parties express the deepest sympathy
for him and hope for hts ultimate recovery.
Governor Jack son 10 sick but his physician,
DR.. s. p. Dennis, Is carefully treating him
and hopes In few days he will be able to
return to his home In Salisbury. United
States Senator Wilson is also on the sick
list; all OF these gentlemen are being
greatly helped by the salt air. Among
other guests at the Atlantic is Judge L T.
Irving, Princess Anne; Judge Holland OF
Salisbury Judge Goldsborough OF Gam
bridge; Colonel Thomas HGghlett, clerk of
the circuit court of Talbot county; l.. E. p.
Dennis. collector Of customs OF Oristisld ~.
+. Ellegood, Thomn II. Williams Saptimus
Davis, Bel ALI, Nd; George W. Oovlngton,
William E. jackson and family of Sails.
bury. together with many from Baltimore,
Washington and other ports OF this and
other states.