The record-union., 1898-08-14
IN THE SIERRAs.
JOLLY TIMES AT THE SUMMIT
SODA SPRINGS.
DR.. David Starr Jordan Lost In the
Mountains-A Thunder
Storm.

SUMMIT SODA SPRINGS, Aug. r.
The people of Sacramento will be anx-
ious 10 hear from this beautiful spot
in the high Sierras because our towns
people constitute the largest portion
of the visitors here, and practically take
charge of affairs at this place There is
no lull in the jollity from early morning
till late at night, and when everybody
retires and accommodating Bob puts
out the lights the weary guests are
lulled to sleep by the rushing waters
that sweep by within a stones throw
OF the tavern. Mr.. Jacobs is the same
accommodating landlord as of yore,
and under his care a guest will never
leave the place for want of attention.
have never visited a mountain resort
that takes care of it's people SO we'll or
that makes any such pretentions in
the way of dining room service A
thunder and rainstorm a few nights
since has made the stage road very
good, and every morning a half dozen
or more of the ladies walk down a mile
or two to meet the incoming coach and
enjoy ride back to the springs.
Mrs. e. w. Hale and two daughters.
Ralpha and Gladys, are still here, and
nearly months visit has made the
place more dear to them than ever.
They are not thinking of returning
home, but are looking forward to visit
from Mr.. Hale in the course of three or
four days. Miss Agnes Hummel and
Miss Carrie Yoerk are here too. and.
with Mrs. Hale, they make the life of
the place.
Mrs. Witienbrock, Miss Wittenbrock,
the Misses Price and Miss Hobart are
other Sacramentans still enjoying this
pretty place, and every one breads to
think of time for departure.
one OF the most exciting occurrences
that has taken place here for many
season was witnessed last Saturday
night by all. 1t was a thunder, light
ming and rainstorm, and was weird
thing indeed. No such storm had ever
been seen at this time of the year. and
people stood with awe on the hotel ver-
anda and watched the rain come down
in torrents, the thunderclaps echo
through the canyons and the streaked
lightning crash down the trees, knock
ing eff bark and twigs at an alarming
rate. After it was all over the people
were in raptures over having witnessed
so rare a storm, which, during it's prog
| ress, had almost a terrifying effect,
We had seance last evening in the
log cabin. The promoters Of the affair
have pledged me to solemn secrecy. so
much as I would like to, 1 cannot di-
vulge names. They made matters in
teresting for about two hours. About
fifty guests We're there, and the eXhf-
bition consisted Of table tipping. 1t
was most successful, and, although
there were skeptics on hand, the ladies
held sway and had some of the guests
eyes bulging out of their sockets.
Professor David Starr Jordan Of STAN
ford University, with Mrs. Jordan and
two children, Barbara and Knight are
still among the guests and apparently
never tired Of making explorations into
the mountains. The family are off al
! most every day on some kind Of q tour
and before the Professor leaves he will
be one of the best informed guides in
this section of the country. He and
Mrs. Jordan had an unpleasant expert
ence the other evening. They had been
out on the trails all day and were sew
eral miles away from the springs, when
night overlook them. The horses be-
came unable to make any progress up
a slippery trail of slate formation, and
the animals had to be abandoned Hus-
band and wife then started afoot in the
direction of camp, and late at night ar
rived safely though in an exhausted
condition. They were compelled to feel
their way on their hands and knees for
great part Of the distance. The anx-
| iety among those at the hotel was in
tense, and parties were out in several
directions hallooing and endeavoring to
guide the belated travellers in the right
direction. A response to the shouting
was at last heard and the Professor and
wife were soon back again, but very,
very tired people,
There are more Record Unions
here than all other newspapers, all of
which goes to prove that Sacramentans
cannot be without their favorite paper,
no matter where they are.
Mr.. Ritter and wife Of Reno are at one
of the cottages. enjoying the health
giving qualities Of this favored spot.
We Sacamentans are reading Of the
sweltering heat down home, and are
thanking our stars for having chosen
this particular time for rusticating.
W. r. Sherwood and mother Mrs.
Robert Sherwood Of San Francisco,
very charming people. are enjoying life
here also. We all marvel at the prowess
| of Mrs. Sherwood who, although 50
| years of age, mounts a saddle-horse al
most every day, and, in company with
/ her son, rides over the trails for miles
at time. She takes great enjoyment
| out of the exercise, and is certainly a
hale and hearty old lady.
Mrs. J. L. Gould Of Alameda, sister of
Mrs. Towle of our city, II one of the
| jolly party of guests, and will remain
| indefinitely. Mr.. Gould makes frequent
visits Of short duration and makes
merriment wherever he goes.
Mrs. j. L. Moody of Sacramento has
| just driven over to this place in buggy
| from Truckee
/ Last evening Mr.. and Mrs. McClain
| Mr.. and Mrs. Kestler, Miss Garrett and
| Mr. Bowman all SacramentanS arrived