New-York tribune., 1899-07-30
AT THE CITY BY THE SEA.
ADJUSTMENTS INDOORS AND OUT, ACCORD
ING TO wEATHER-THE BEACH
FRONT QUESTION


Atlantic City, n. j.. July 20 (SpecisD.-variable
weather. clear. cloudy. rainy. warm and COOL has
caused an equal variety in the ways devised for
passing the time in the City bythe-Sea this week.
and 1t would be hard to say rust what employment
was most pleasant. When It rained and II became
necessary to remain indoors for few hours. the
music and card parties and other entertainments
which occupied the time voted to be most
agreeable diversions; but when the skies again
cleared and the boardwalk and strand once more
became the centre Of attraction. every one agreed
that outdoor life was after ALL the most enjoyable
The hotels are all crowded to-day. and at the
present rate the rooming Of arrivals will be-
come a serious problem TO Of the hotel men
before the end Of another week. Indeed many OF
the houses already filled to overfowing. and
at several every room is engaged for the entire
month Of August. But there still accommoda-
tions be had IN various parts Of the city, In
hotels which really comfortable and well
managed the houses that are now crowded. and
II will be possible 10 stow away somewhere all
applicants.
The beach front question continues to agtate the
public mind An ordinance to condemn the entire
beach front for public park has at last
been introduced in the City Council. with fair pros
pect of final passage 1t is estimated that the
whole net cost Of the proceeding VIII not De over
$4,000 and provision is made in the ordinance Tor
the issuance Of park bonds TO that amount II Will
be necessary for the city to purchase or condemn
side of the boardwalk. This will cost considerable
money but the expense will be partially Offset by
an for benefits against properties facing
the beach. The idea is to put the beach front un-
der direct municipal control. thus preventing the
erection of any buildings to obstruct the
ocean view and interfere with bathing.
And while all this preparation for acquiring
possession Of the beach is going on workmen are
engaged in completing the building whose erection
has directly preciptated the movement In favor
Of absolutely prohibiting any more buildings on the
outside Of the boardwalk. This is known as the
Auditorium Pier The management expected TO
have the pier extended into the the full 1000
feet required by law in time to open the theatre
on the pier next Monday; but another obstacle in
the form of a temporary restraining rule and an
application for permanent injunction still stands
In the way Argument on the Injunction has now
scarcely be possible that the pier can open before
that time. II al all.
Inlet yachtsmen report that fishing has never be-
fore been so good, rather strong statement where
the sport is as popular as 1t here Sea bass are
biting in great style. and boatloads OF these tooth
some denizens of the deep are brought back daily
by parties organized at the various hotels many or
the fish are lowering about the big mussel beds In
this vicinity. Weakish, bluehsh and other varieties
The authorities making determined efforts 10
prevent annoyance to pr9meradeTs on the oosrd
eral arrests have already been made and the prac-
tce Of loudly s0cng IL custom ft or III eppg Sa byos se
up. Mayor Thompson realizes that the boardwalk
and beach are the most attractive features OF the
resort and leaves nothing undone that will prevent
injury to their attractiveness.
Among the visitors from New-York and Brooklyn
registered the various hotels are the following;
Brighton-A. L. Gould. c. j. Salman. William r.
Roger s NJ Taylor. Thomas K. Goodrich, r
Moore Thomas j. Wood. Mrs. Catherine Hard
castle, n. S. Walker. n. S Walker, jr., and J. H.
Thomas
Garden Hotel-John NJ. Reed. Edgar either Muir
ply Charles G. Rothgen Mrs Charles G. Rothgen.
Miss Marie Rotheen. Arthur S. Meger George W
Repea William w Mayer. G. II. Williams, j. NC
Conghe Mrs II. Frew and Miss s. Frew
Traymore-Mr. and Mrs. Thomas a. Powers, H. A.
Wells Miss A. G. Keir. Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Gray.
Charles F ogden. p. Drayton and Mr.. and Mrs
r. A. Ward.
Windsor-Mr and Mrs. p. r. Eagan. Mr.. and Mrs.
L. c. Bruce. maid and family; Miss Helen Rogers.
Judge L. Laird. Paul 3. Bosare Lersley Ferot E;
f. Smathers Mr.. and Mrs S. de Walltoe, Edward
w Penfed and Henry b. Lockwood.
Haddon Hall-Mrs. A. Stout, Miss G. Stout, Mrs.
Henry Field, ]. NJ. Mccarthy. Francis Banchi,
Miss A. Bianchi Mrs. Thomas F. Foley and Mrs
A. Murphy - .
Seaside House-L. Burnside J. T. Potter, w: s.
Frankenfeld. Mr. and Mrs John Benswanger. Mr..
and Mrs F. NJ Steck. Miss Edna Miller. James t.
Clark and f. w. Minch.
Dennis-C. II. Williams. ]. Mcconnell, Mrs: II.
Frew Miss s. T. Frew. Miss A. Hurley: Mrs: NJ. l.:
Joralomen. Asam Lake, Charles x. Lake. Mr.. and
Mrs Samuel Hamilton and Mrs. g. Du Barry. - -
Berkeley-George r Weidner. Mr.. and Mrs. F. G.
Hillman Miss A. Hillman. Mrs. George B. Wright
and son, and Mrs. L. b. Hamilton.