Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1895-03-30
CORRESPONDENTS.
Gay Life by the Sea.
ATLANTIC CITY, March Is, 1895.
To the MINING JOURNAL.

ATLANTIC CITY, March Is, 1895.
To the MINING JOURNAL.
The gloomy and Oppressive pessimist who
persistently croaks of hard tines and dole
fully asSeverates that the nations prosperity
has gone to the demnition everlasting bow
vows, is shamed out of his dismal bewailingS
as soon as he finds himself in the brlny and
brilliant atmosphere of this great seaside
cosmopois The very air seems with caress-
ing fingers to knit up the raveed sleeve of
care" the swishing surf sings wOoingy
restful song to the tired senses; the genial
warmth of the sun stirs the sluggish blood to
quicker pulsngs; and the inspirting activ-
tues that pervade the place beget fresh inn
pulses and enkindle new ambitions i'll the
most mind weary of mortals.
A stroll on the thronged boardwalk Just
now is an inspiration and delight. This
magnificent esplanade, skirting the white
beaded edge of the horizon reaching sea for
four unbroh en- miles, is the dairy rendezvous
of beauty and fashion, as we'll as the daily
resort of the invalid and valetudinarian.
Here meet and minge the cOsmOpolite aud
countryman, Beau Brumn.el and Farmer
Havseed, the belle from vociferous Broadway
and the bright-eyed maiden from the quiet
PENNSYLVANIA hills. With each recurring
year the wholesome custom grows of resort
ing here for winter residence or an early
springtime vacation, and the propitious open
ing of the Lenten season now beginning
augurs favorably.
The magnificent climatic advantages of At
laDtlc City render it easily the foremost of
American health resorts. The balmy and in
vigorating air, laden with brIny ozone and
impregnated with the balsamic odors of the
enclrcllng pine forests, Is diStmCtively cura
tive in pulmonary, malarial and nervous
disorders, being especially effective in the
amelloratlon OF IL grippe. The diversity
OF recreatlons and amusements attract to il
every shade of temperament and taste from
the gravest to the gayest More than hun
dred hotel and boarding cottages have open
ed their doors to the entertainment of visitors
at rates ranging from a dollar Il day up to
figures that would make a frugal millionaire
dizzy.
The facilities for getting to and from this
this enchanting bit of Lotus Land are superb
in their completeness and in every detail, for
who has not heard of the B & 0. "ROval
Blue Line which makes direct connections
in Philadelphia with the Readings ROYAL
Route to the Sea. All the baltimore and
Ohio express trains make direct connections
in the Washington depot with the Royal Blue
Line flyers for the seashore.
One of the Royal Blue Line trans of the
Baltimore e. Ohio railroad. on recent run
between New York and Washington, covered
mile in 394 seconds, as recorded by me
chanical indicator. At this rate the train
Travelled at the phenomenal speed of a trihe
over mile and a-half a minute, or over ninety
miles an hour, and is the fastest time ever
made, surprising all previous records. Ii
this speed were maintained. the time between
New York and Washington would be re-
duced, without stops to two hours and a-half,
and with stops, to three hours. Five hours
now is the fastest time between the two cities,
and is made daily by the Royal Blue Line
only.
Excursion tickets are now on sale at all B.
& o. ticket offices, and will allow of stop
off at Washington either on the going or re-
turning journey. A visit to the National
Capital will form fitting prelude or terlnina-
ton to sojourn at the City by the Sea.