Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-26

pay, ana II they fa1l to receive cOmmunt
| cation for the client, their efforts cost them
nothing. If successful in wooing the spirits
| the usual charge Is 50 with ut regard to the
| length of the message. If the price of q
some Of them would come high; for some OF
| the alleged disembodied spirits, like many
| of those incarnate, seem to desire to talk as
| long as there is chance. Some startling
| phenomena are expected by the Spiritualists
now here.
BEDFORD AT ITS BEST
Never Were Such Delightful Accommoda-
tions Offered--Pittsburgers There.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATcH.l
BEDFORD, July 25.-The revelation of the
outing season to pilgrims this year Is Bed
ford No place had a more distinct indivtd-
uality In the past than this old resort. Not
merely to the older generation, which went
there for the waters, for political reminis-
cences or familiar companionship, OF
through force of habit, but to thousands
who had never been there before Bedford
was fixed in its aspect. The minds eye
pictured easily the narrow valley nestling
deep in the mountains, the wooded htllsides
that hem it in, the rambling "Croekford"
quarters whore for many years State and
national celebrities sat and gossiped by the
hour. Everybody knew or heard of the Old
Bedford. There was no pretense about it Of
luxurious living for the guests. There were
traditions of corncob couches in the dim
past and memories of mutton as the chief
item of fare If the stranger within the
gatcs did not like it, he was promptly told to
so his way.
But even then Bedford was delightful
place to those who loved scenery or COM
plete rest. The trip from Huntingdon dis
II. -
hillside and shaded valley in its way unsur-
passed anywhere, rivaling in beauty, if MOI
quite reaching the grandeur, of many Of the
famed views of Switzerland At the springs
were also found delightful people much
given to sociability, little to ostentatious
display.
The delightful social features of Bedford
are as noticeable this year as ever, while
there are many grateful changes in material
things. "Crockford," which shut out the
removed, and in its place stretches rare vista
of green swath and woodland, trimmed in
the distance by blue mountains-these
usually overhung in turn by the bluest OF
skies The Springs Hotel has been trans
formed into most attra ctive architectural
mosaic by the addition of new building,
800 feet. Broadened walks, neatly trimmed
trees and general air of sprightly attrac-
tiveness invests the place. There are ao-
commodations for zoo guests
PittsburgeCs Responsible for IL.
This change, which amounts to trans
formation, began four years ago, when a
syndicate OF Pittsburgers bought the place
with 100 acres of adjoining mountain and
valley, from the Anderson heirs, but the
vigor of the present management only fully
developed when the ownership concentrated
into fewer hands, with Mr.. L. B. Doty in
charge. 1t is mere statement of fact to
say that th ere is no better managed summer
resort in the country than Bedford Springs
now is. The table Il particularly good. The
details of service show that the manage
ment Is very much in earnest and likely to
make Bedford Springs one Of the great re-
sorts of the country.
The season SO far is very successful. The
number of guests so far registered up to
July 90 is greater this year than any before.
Manager Doty announces also many engage
early August at the seaside stop at Bedford
for the water on the way home.
Drinking the water and walking on the
shady mountain paths, takes up the fore
lawn to the porches fuH of listening guests.
In the afternoon there is driving; in the
evening, dancing by the young, and CONVEX
middle-aged. One lady now at the Springs
has been coming from Pittsburg to Bedford
for 50 years-others for 40, 30 or 20 years as
may be. Many never miss season.
What the South Penn Would Do,
Baltimore sends greater number of guests
this year than usual, Philadelphia next and
Pittsburg next. Had the South Penn road
been finished Pittsburg would have been
one-half nearer to Bedford than 1t is by the
present Pennsylvania route. It Is but a6
miles by pike, yet 2O5 miles have to be
travelled by the circuitous route in use.
There are a number of professional people
at Bedford this year as usual. The Gov
ernor of Pennsylvania and the Governor Of
gTo7 ,la nd hot ber wit tbair
families. The Orphans Court of Allegheny
adjourned from this place early in
the week, Judge Over going to the
both with reluctance. Register Connor
was also here for a while; like
wise Chief Brown and Attorney Mckee.
Governor jackson, of Maryland, arrived
may be seen with his boys daily vending his
way to the plunge bath. Governor Pattison
returned to The springs yesterday from his
Monday last an enjoyable coaching party
was organized by Mr.. Dan G. Herr, of Harris
burg. The party was chaperoned by Mrs,
Governor Pattison and Mrs. NJ +. Small, Of
York. There was procession of carriages
of the Hotel Tally-ho MIR. A. s. l..
Shields two carriages and Mr.. Doneld d Halde-
mans carriage. The party included the fol-
lowing ladies and gentlemen; Miss Hattie
5pahn, Miss Mable A. Small, Miss Julia A.
Small, Miss Ruth Bailey, Miss Lavinia K. Pat !
tison, Miss E. Wiener Miss Maud Reynolds, |
MISS sue ID. DalZell, MISS oulAu OIultn, MISS |
Barbour, Miss Regina Barbour, Miss Lizzie |
Gator, Miss G. Haldeman, Miss Isabella Boar |
man, Miss c. d. Adams, Mrs. Sherrerd and
Miss Sallie Sherrerd, Mr.. J. w. Patton, Mr. |
Shirley Barbour Mr.. G. B. Wilford, Mr. j. Z. |
Shields, Mr. II. Wiener, Mrs. T. B. Smith, Mr. |
Ross Mr. D. e. Small, Mr.. Henry Small, Mr.. |
Donald Haideman, Mr.. John McConkey, Mr.,
Denman and MI Daniel C. Herr. The party |
drove to the Willows and there partook Of |
She historic chicken and wafties supper, and |
came back with flourish of musical instru- |
nents that was certainly more amusing than |
Other Events Of the Week.
Mrs. John C. McConkey gave an interest |
ing bowling party Monday last, to COM
pany of 25
Mr.. d. e. Olmstead, Of Harrisburg, drove |
here with his team arriving on Monday |
asst. Thursday lawn tennis Tournaments |
was held on the fine lawn connected with |
the hotel, The prizes consisted of handsome |
scarf pins for the gentlemen and lace pins |
for the ladies.
A number of ladies have formed what is to |
The American novel club-the Autograph |
TabIecloth Club The idea was Originated |
1t Bologne- SER Mer in France and introduced |
1t Bedford by lady recently returned from |
that fashionable European resort. Each |
of the club writes her
autograph upon the tablecloths be-
onrfng to the other members and
t is then worked in silk and forms pleasant
md lasting memento Of the social Inter.