Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1894-07-26
BREEZE FROM OLD OCEAN
SOME OF THE BEAUTIES OF
THE FAR EAST.
A Model Watering Place Under
the Eaves of Long Branoh-A
"Clam Bake" and Number of
other Novelties.


twenty years ago conceived the
idea. Long Branch and Mon
mouth race course six miles up
the coast were in the zenith of
their glory at that time. The
race course is one of the "has
beens;" the palatial summer
homes of New York's nabobs re-
main and are a wonder to the
ordinary mortal and give faint
suggestion of the comforts which
wealth can command. But the
glory Of Long Branch is conceded
to have depended largely for the
degree of its intensity on that
wicked race course and when that
was closed and the gamblers were
dislodged its lustre faded. But as
stated, its homes are the most
magnificent in the country, the
houses and grounds presenting a
continuous architectural wonder.
But the decline, or the stand still
of Long Branch, has contributed
to the upbuilding of Asbury Park,
which is permanent city of chris
tian, Sabbath observing homes.
Only the wealthy and aristoeratic
class can own homes at Long
Branch. Asbury Park opens its
doors to all and is a model city.
Every conceivable expedient is
employed to promote the health
and comfort of the better element
of society, and especially of the
children. Its citizens are alert to
the importance of creating a favor
able impression upon the public
and regularly accredited commit.
tees are maintained continuously
to look after the comfort of visitors
and advance the interests of the
city in this direction. Free paw
ilions are erected at frequent inter
walls along the beach; a wide board
walk generously provided with
seats extends along the water
front for a mile or so. The omRi-
present keep off the Grass" sign
is absent and in its stead is seen
invitations to use the groves, seats,
pavilions, dismantled boats, etc, f.,
at will. Usually the policemen of
the cities seem to be trying TO find
out what the people wish TO do
and then they bend all their ener-
gies to prevent them. Here per-
feet freedom is permitted and it is
very seldom that the privilege is
abused.
NATURES CONTRIBUTION.
Most all along the Jersey coast
from New York to Atlantic City
there is a wide expanse of burning
sand reaching back in many places
a mile from the waters edge, from
which the rays of the sun are re-
hected with dazzling and binding
effect. Here the timber extends
down to the waters edge in places
and cool natural groves are seen
on every side.
TWO INTELLECTUAL AssEMBLAGEs.
That the place is of an intel
lectual turn of mind may be judged
when it is stated that this week it
has had the editors of the country
as its guests and that next week
the educational association of the
United States holds forth here.
Teachers are now coming in on
every train by hundreds.
HOW TO GET HERE.
How is Asbury Park reached?
We came to st. Louis via the Fris-
co; there we got into a Baltimore
& Ohio car and came clear through
to Elizabethport without change,
a station midway between Phila-
delphia and New York where a
short cross line intersects. The
writer has tried every ioute con
Meeting the Mississippi with the
seaboard. They all have their
beauties but the Baltimore d Ohio
SouthW estern, once known as the
Baltimore & Ohio and Ohio &
Mississippi excels them all in the
character, extent and variety Of its
scenery. Take for instance, the
Cheat river country and the Allie
gheny mountains. No more
romantic and beautiful views are
presented anywhere in this coun-
try, so rich in natural scenery
Harpers Ferry and Washington
are points Of absorbing interest to
all Americans and both are best
reached by this line as are also
Baltimore with its handsome
women, beautiful parks and its
great Chesapeake ferry, and Phil
adelphia, overlooking with broth
erly love. Another thing which
may be said in the b. & O's. favor