The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1895-08-19
Aro,Pn MAY.

Tho IdsRl Seaside LVApTI-A wheeling
Man Enthusiastic IA Iis Praise
Special CorsD0ndeaes OfRe htelgsater,
CARE MAY, N, j.. August l6,-l'
seems strange there ia not larger rep
rOaentation OF Wheeling ctstzsna Mt this
place this season and eau only account
Tor its being overlooked by the glitter
ing attractions OF Atlantic City, where
thousands are drawn in a crowded vOr,
tex TO see and DO seen in the grand
promenade on tho celebrated board
walk. For sea bathing there Is na
beach in all this broad land from Maine
to California comparable TO this Allan
tic City may boast Of ia leua OF thous'
ands OF visitnrd its midway plalsancei"
ita nightly aud daily carnival; It's side
shows, but TO one who requires recrea'
ton and rest such environments are not
salutary or satisfactory.
Many yeara ago soma OF Wheellng's
most prominent citizens came here
regularly season alter season and this
letter is written solely TO recall the
many attractions OF this most charming
resort to those who have known tins IN
years past, and to say to ail who seek
for heallhiul recreation aud reiuvqnR'
ton by o daily plunge in the sIlybry
aWella and foam created waves oil old
ocean, 1t can DO enjoyed here moro do
lightiully than at any other seaside re'
sort, Not least among its prominent
merits is an absence Of all ua-
dertow and tlore arc no holes or irreg'
ularilies Of surface on these shores,
which are OF hard, smooth sand, pitch
ing uniformly Mt tho rate Of two feet TO
the hundred. Sure ia tue iootingi no
ropes are needed aud small children are
taken far out among the breakers,
where lhere!s no marked danger limos,
save tho presence OF tho life boat
The town OF Cane May has popula'
ton OF about 5000 persons, aud in tho
stores eau be found almost everything
desirable for the comfort or pleasure OF
the sojourn0r. 1t Is not dry town by
any meRns, Us ita many restaurants Will
attest, but II has many beautiful cot.
lages and villas where board can be had
ut reasonable rates, and tho grounds OF
many residences are made attractive BY
cultivated shrubbery. and particularly
does the hydrauGea flourish in lovely
luxuriance.
Tho hotels nre many, notably the
Stockton and Congress Hall, which arc
the larger, but none are full OF visitors
excep. tho "Baltimore Inn" which was
built and is managed by two maiden
ladies tho Misses Harrison, OF Balti.
moro) These ladies have hogls OF
irienda in the best circles OF society in
Baltimore, Washington and other cities,
whose esteem has been desarvGdly won
by tho Misses Harrisons accomplish
meRts aud many admirable tEaIts al
character. AS an evidence OF thor
business capacity, ! need only to men.
ton that their present tour.atory hotel
building, called tho "Baitimoro inn,"
was erected in Chicago during tho
Worlds Fair and Afterwards moved
from Chicago in shipments by rail nnd
reconstructed here. II isatramo build
ing, contains eighty.iiyo rooms, can ac'
comlnodate lIO or l5) guests, has a
stoam elevator, has all tho appoint.
ments OF 6rst-class hotel and Ia most
admirably located within few steps
from the ocean. The cuisine Of the
baltimore lnn" to mo lie the best and
most homs.llko Of any know OF in the
whole country.
The variety set before one i, not
large bu. is yesy choice sad caa only be
appreciated by being enjoyed. II is a
paradise for tho bon vivNnt, a4 all kind,
OF sea fish IN their purity and the pre-
cioua biVRiveS, such US oystOrs, clans
aud crabs, fresh from their ocean bed,
are most delicioualy cooked, and ior
those who prefer palmer food the rolls,
bread aud cakes arc morsela in their
way OF uniformity Of excellence. Come
and SEQ for Yourself. Inc proof OF the
the puddingis in tho eating thereof.
BEAUCmAMP.