Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-06-22
THE new QUEEN ANNE'S RAILROAD,

Whht u 10 Doing Tor Rehoboth - Ioyi,ipc
GNcurs'onists From Baitinore--isxcurston n
| nouse' with Ample Facilities - A Fine
haiiroad Journey Across the Peninsula to
Vueenstown aud Baltimore.
sbeiiaiCori osDuuuence OF t.azettc and Journai
Rehoboth Beach, June 2o.-Tbe
Queen Anne's railroad has already
done much for the dovelopment of
Rehoboth Beach, and is doing more,
1t has opened this popular resort to
easy ACCESS for the people of Baltimore
and of the Eastern Shore. II has
created an excursion business to Re-
accommodations for excursionjsts.
something that Rehoboth has badly
needed.
The Queen Anne's Railroad Co. has
purchased the Manning property,
100xl0i feet, at the corner of Surf
and Rehoboth avenues, one block from
the Delaware, Maryland & Virginia
railroad station. where the Queen
Anne's trains land. This property is
being rapidly improved and converted
into an excursion house. Porches are
boing put entirely around the build
ing, at the first and second stories. A
bowling alley has been constructed, and
shulfieboard and other games will also
be provided. One hundred lighthouses
have been constructed for the accom-
mediation of excursionists. A dancing
PAVILION 40 feet square will afford
ample opportunity for those who find
pleasure in the delights of the dance.
The building is provided with COM
plete electric light plant, comprising
six arc and 150 incandescent lights.
and II will afford shelter and accom-
mediation for 1000 excursionists.
Further accommodations include a
large sheltered pavilion on the beach,
from which the bathers can be viewed
with comfort The construction of a
hotel is contemplated next year.
Another feature of this excursion
house, and one that will be particularly
appreciated, is a complete restaurant
for furnishing coffee, tea, and all the
other accessories of quick lunch.
Exoursiopsts who have visited Re-
hoboth in the past know how the lack
OF such restaurant has been keenly
felt. Rodney Burton of Lewes is in
charge OF the excursionhouse, and
everything will be in complete shape
in q few days.
The Queen Anne's railroad at present
runs its trains from Lewes to Rehoboth
oter the D., M. g. V. tracks, but its
own line begins Just south of the town
Of I.ewes. Here it sweeps along the
beach in front of the town and turning
to the northwest begins its stretch Of
fins roadbed and comfortable riding
across the upper part of Sussex county,
Delaware, through Caroline aud Queen
Anne's counties, Nd, to Queenstown,
on the Chesapeake Bay at the mouth
Of the Chester River.
In the near future the Queen Anne's
road will have its own tracks from
Lewes to Rehoboth, and they will
afford splendid ride down the beach,
in full view of the ocean. 1t is the
intention to lay the line SO as to skirt
the foot of the great sand dune on
which Cape ltenlopen lighthouse is
erected
The Queen Anne's road touches
Milton, Del, and Denton Md, be-
sides number of smaller places, all
heretofore without the advantage of
direct railroad communication. The
country all along the line is attractive
to the eye and highly productive. Its
only need was a railroad, and already |
there are ample evidences of ready |
response to the advantages afforded by |
the Queen Anne's road. All the |
stations have been stimulated, ane |
little communities are growing up
where formerly there was not single |
dwelling. At Ellendale, the road crosses |
the d., M. az V. railroad, and the main
line of the Delaware railroad. is crossed |
at Greenwood.
The construction of the Queen Anne's
is first class, with solid road
bed and heavy rails, so that the riding |
is smooth and pleasant. The equipment |
is also of the best kind. including
powerful locomotives and comfortable |
passenger coaches, with automatic |
brakes and other appliances SO neces-
sary to modern railroading. The pas
senger and excursion traffic is OF en-
couraRing proportions, and the freight |
business is good.
The road headquarters are at Queens |
town, where General Manager l. W.
Troxel and General Freight and Pas
senger Agent W. d. Uhler have their
Offices. The terminal facilities here
include large wharves, freight build
ings and grain elevator. Communi-
cation with Baltimore is made by the
steamer B. S. Ford, which makes two
round trips daily.
The ride to and from Baltimore,
across the Chesapeake Bay and on the
Patapsco River, is delightful treat.
The afternoon trip from Baltimore Is
largely availed of for eXcursionists, the
boat leaving Baltimore shortly after 3
o'clock and reaching there on the re-
turn about 1870 Queenstown is beau
Iiiully located, with fine bathing and
,ther attractions. Rehoboth excursions
from Baltimore are also popular, the
iaro for the round trip being but 81. so.
A new steamer. to accommodate the
increasing traffic, is nov
being constructed mt Baltimore. Be-
ginning yesterday, tho evening train