The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1897-09-04
poipr to tackle Mt. Hood next year,
Mr.. Editor, and il we don't reach the
ummit, it will not be our fault.
Au revoir.
INEZ F'ILLOON.
DELIGHTFUL sUMmER RESORT.
Newport AFFORDS Many Attractions for the
Pleasure Seekers.


A DELIGHTFUL SUMMER RESORT.
Newport agnras Many Attractions for the
Pleasure Seekers.
Ed. TINES MoUNTAlNEER
NEWPORT, Aug, %, 1897.
We arrived here the first of the week,
and after coming out of the dust and
intense heat of the valley, we are
delighted with the salubIious atmos-
phere of this famous summer resort.
As | described Newport geograph-
ically in my communication from here
last year, Il repetition is unnecessary,
but will repeat that this is one Of the
most attractive summer resorts on the
Pacific coast, and is easily reached
from Portland by taking the Southern
Pacific and o. G. &, f. trains, connect
ing with the latter road either at
Albany or Corvallis. Leaving Port
land after breakfast, Newport is
reached by dinner time. Many Port
landers are here this summer, and
among others We met who have
travelled far to see the old Pacific ocean
at this point were parties from Boise
City. PrineviIle. and a few familiar
faces from our city. among the latter
are Mr.. Sharp and family, Mr.. Van
Norden and daughter, Mrs. Wood.
The attractions here are so dtyerst-
fed, that one can find something new
every day. The bay, the beach. The
town, the wilderness. The waters OF
the bay are so smooth. that rowing and
sailing may be INDUCED in with safety,
while the drives along the sandy beach
are delightful beyond my description.
From the brooks and rivers one may
capture trout to their hearts delight,
while from the bay and ocean one
may choose from the keip, the perch,
the founders, the salmon. the cod or
hallibut: and nestled among the rocks
and the sand are the crab. the shrimp
and various kinds of clans and the
famous rock oyster. While just be-
yond the city limits the sportsman can
luu GuS siilpo hhO Iudii, ohu q &c"
hours walk will take him to the haunts
of the mountain lion and the bear.
The surf bathing is fine here and
one can bathe with perfect safety, as
accidents do not occur.
The tug Resolute has been making
short voyages to sea, going out over
the lar with excursion parties, and
last week during trip, several i'm
smense wtra,es were seen. the Reso-
Lutte sailed this morning for Klondike,
amid blowing of whistles and 'kerchiefs
waving in .he air.
One of the most interesting places
to visit is the light. house. Mr.. S
went up, but since my accident | can
not indulge in many strolls on the |
beach.
The gentlemanly keepers are very |
kind to explain the workings of the !
immense light to those who are inter-
ested, and wish to learn about it.
Eight gallons of oil are consumed |
every night, and the light can be seen
at distance OF % miles, and one cap
tain claims to haYe seen it as far as 36
miles.
Conveyances ara ready to take
pleasure parties to Otter Rocks, Seal
Rock and many places of interest,
little farther than one cares to walk.
Hotels and boarding houses are
numerous, and one can secure good
board at 'home" prices. The markets
are supplied with everything that the
San Francisco and Portland markets
afford, and very reasonable. Vege-
tables grown here are of fine quality.
The Summer Educational Associa-
tion has been in session here during
this month. An auditorium building
was erected with seating capacity of
Z. 1000. Popular lectures and entertain
ments were given this week, and many
teachers took advantage of the oppor-
tunity to combine study and recreation,
and seek knowledge while enjoying at
the same time delightful summer
outing.
This place affords two bowling
alleys, and they are well patronized.
OLLIE Z. STEPHENS.