The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1891-06-05
Letter From Atlantic City.

ATLANTIC CITY, n. j., May co. 1891.
DAER EGIs: You will see by the heading Of
Hotel Wellington; and it has occurred to me that
your readers might feel an interest i'll an off-hand
a moTe soae alter than those in Which
the authors identity is concealed.
To begin at the beginning that YOU may, know
why am here so early in the season, will stale
that have been in very weak condition OF health
for several months past especially through March
and A IF May AND to 5es 6ad e
the first Of May l ate almost nothing. The con-
sequence, of course, was that there were no life
giving elements in the blood, and before becoming
aware of it my system had run down to a condi-
ton of excessive weakness in which could scarce
About the 9th of May my case became so alarm
ing, that found that it was absolutely necessary
that should eat more-especially fresh vegeta-
most Immediately by a strong effort of will.
through the knowledge OF necessity. Since then,
petite, and am feeling much better, in body and
mind. though l am still very weak and walk
with difficulty, on account OF my ankles being very
tender and sore. 1 regretted very much that
was not physically able to attend meeting to the
Historical of Hartford county.
Thinking that change of air. scene; diet, &C.,
might hasten my recovery my daughter Lizzie
came with me to this health-giving resort, on
After long spell of wet weather the sun came
out on the day we started, but, much to our dis
until to-day. 1t is now shining but in hesitating
way without any promise as to the morrow.
From Philadelphia to Atlantic City is about 60
miles. and so important is the passenger traffic
that three railroads are employed, each making
several trips daily. in conveying the crowds who
daily seek health or pleasure at this beautiful city
by the sea- The trains on each of the roads. name
ly, the West Jersey, the Camden and Atlantic and
the more recent applicant for public patronage.
all make the trip from Philadelphia here in about
so minutes there being no local travel between the
The Wellington Hotel, at which We are stopping.
is very large and commOdi0uS house, or rather
a double house, connected by covered porticoes.-
Everything is kept in irstclass condition, at rates
ranging from S13 to S16 per week. and it is located
very conveniently to the ocean, about one hundred
Atlantic City claims population of %, 900 inhab-
itants, all of which have taken up their residence
proving@the sound Of the carpenters saw and
hammer being heard on all sides at this moment,
preparing for the season" which opens fully when
the weather becomes warm about the first of July.
Old houses are being repaired, and new ones are
being erected.
1t Is astonishing how many places-hotels and
boarding houses-for the entertainment of visitors
are therel Nearly every house is for the accom-
mediation of boarders, permanent or transient, or
stores for the sale OF their attractive wares.
People come here for health at all seasons OF the
year, but the great harvest for hotel keepers and
the store-keepers is during the hot seasOn-July
and August. During those months thousands
come simply for pleasure, because IT IS fashionable
to pc here at nat me %non Tegaf o h TO ne 9
most capacity, Gas saw when was here last sum-
mer and fly the fiat, and desert sands OF New
Jersey with astonishing rapidity, bringing and
taking away thousands daily.
The weather has been so dreary since we have
been here, so cold and wet, compelling the use of
overcoat and umbrella every time We have gone
out, that there is not perceptible Improvement in
my health except in the promise given III a good
appetite. OF course have not been here long
enough-only two days-to expect much change.
Our chief entertainment now is in riding on the
electric cars. with an overhead wire. 1t is really
delightful to take these trips back and forth from
the Inlet" to the Excursion House, a distance
between three and four miles. They glide along
at a rate of speed capable of making ten miles an
hour, if not having too frequent stoppages. They
are under perfect control in stopping and starting
more so than horse cars; and we are freed from
the pain of riding with poor, over-heated horses
gliding along without jolt or jar on the beautiful
Atlantic Avenue. from one extremity to the other
This is considered one of the best bathing beaches
on the coast and is still of the most fashiOna
BILE places of seaside resort.
After a few days we will go up to Philadelphia
and spend some time with friends there, and after
wards may go out in the country beyond for
short time-Our stay depending somewhat on the
state our health may be in at that time. / have
not been able to do any work, in the way of visits
for some time before leaving home, but hope L
be able to resume practice on my return.
With respect.
w. STUMP FoRwooD. M. d.