New-York tribune., 1897-07-11
QUICK TIME TO ATLANTIC CITY.
THE EXCELLENT SERVICE OF THE RAIL-
ROADS-NEWS OF THE WEEK AT
THE OCEAN RESORT

Atlantic City, n. j., July 10 CSpecaD.-The Read
ing Railroad has put into effect a summer
schedule between Philadelphia and Atlantic City
that Is remarkable for the speed OF Its trains one
train makes the distance between Camden and this
city, flfysix miles. in fifty minutes. The Pennsyl-
vania road. having the advantage of shorter
ferry trip across the Delaware River. makes the
journey from Philadelphia in about the same time.
The PensylvanIas Delaware River bridge route
has become so popular that the company has put
on several trains via the bridge. The full
summer schedule is now In effect on both lines. and
one can come to leave Atlantic City at almost
any hour Of the day night.
This has been a week Of conventions ana BAN
quets. First came the New-Jersey branch of the
Society OF the Cincinnati which met at the Hotel
Windsor on Monday A general meeting was held
In the morning and a banquet In the afternoon
Dr. Ethelbert d. Warfeld, president Of Lafayette
College and DR.. Henry Baker. of Wilmington. Del.
delivered addresses. Mayor Franklin p. Stoy OK
this city a guest.
The twenty-frst annual convention OF the Glass
Bottle Blowers Association of the United States
and Canada has been in session in Mason's Hall
ell week The organization Is composed OF seventy
five delegates, representing 5000 bottle-blowers
throughout the county. The members OF the
Glass Bottle and Vial Manufacturers Association
of the United States also holding meeting
here.
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the Hotel Windsor Thursday. A business meet
ing was held In the morning, followed by BAN
quet In the afternoon. The confectioners OF the
United States 300 strong will meet here next week
The City Hall muddle seems TO be approaching
settlement The Commissioners and the Council
have made concessions and matters are patched
up the Commissioners modifying the plans as
to meet the approval Of the members OF the Couh-
Gil Work will probably be started on the con-
struction of the new hall in few weeks. 1t Is
proposed to spend about 100000 on the building
A movement Is on foot to start free city hos
pital Victims OF accidents and other emergencies
are now taken TO private institution, whlch re-
ceives a certain sum from the city treasury yearly
for caring for such cases.
A party OF city officials and newspaper men en-
joyed a pleasant trip Beach Haven on Thurs
day as the guests of Councilman +. y. Parker, on
his champion sloop yacht the AelIa
An enjoyable concert and dance were given at the
Casino Monday evening, in honor Of the Fourth
About three hundred guests present. The
regular midweek dance at the same place Wednes-
day evening pleasant affair, which was at
tended by d large number OF New-Yorkers. Among
those present Mrs. J. Fraey. Miss r. Fraiey.
Mr. and Mrs. L. Il. schultz, Mr.; and Mrs E. r.
son. A. MISS knorr. j. Hart Miss b Hart Mr. and
Mrs. Addison Gandor. John Gandor f NJ NJ and Mrs.
Wheelmen held possession Of the town Indepen-
fnn Hgn's from phaaepha to this city and reiuIn and
a number of smaller parties made the trip one way
livened by military band, which gives concerts
the Iron Pier every afternoon and eyenins Ar
attractions on the pier, which is under the man
agement of Grone g. McDanels. The japanese
brated the first anniversary OF It's opening. Inc
garden is one OF the most popular places In the
city Gustave Boehms military band at sGhauo ,.;Uo
ers Garden gvng excellent & concerts heeiG 81 twSe nee
Academy of Music Monday continuing al sun summer e
performances daily
man went around to a number Of prominent
s1t1 Whales and other deep-sea monsters He pre-.
tended to be doing good business in sea serpents
placed under arrest He gave his name as Jacob
+. Paine. The doctors have declared him to be
The local baseball team is now under the man, man;
Of Harry MaGky bI the 70 team % Is b9 E9qS aga
| usually equally good and exciting games result.
The City Life Guards have been on duty since
done good service number Of reckless bathers
have been assisted from the surf. and the guards
crowds GRO s'1SD' who daily ihrong the beach
Mr. Emery. proprietor of the Mansion House. Is
making success of the weekly hops at that hotel.
The attendance is always good At the Seasi,de
House hops are given biweeky. Fritz Scheel 5
orchestra and military band is at the Rudolf for
the season. giving concerts and furnishing music
for the frequent hops given there Every other
h5e % @ 5hs fy has I own
The newly completed yachtsmens wharf at the
inlet attracts attention from visitors IL T. sun,
! thick planking and is thought 10 be capable OF
resisting the strongest tides. ,u. ,...
| accepted the order of things with good grace.
keeping their establishments closed on sunday;
they have stopped the annoying barking when
| has caused so much complaint
| A euchre party was given at the Vermont House
fair Nine abes were in play and the game was
hoty contested.