New-York tribune., 1900-01-07

-sere are still many pleasant days but the tenn
nerature has fallen 10 much lower average, ano
the excessive amount of moisture MAKES Ne"-norh
q chilly snd far from agreeable abiding place With
s,cb climatic conditions prevailing. not only New
vo-l, t,,t practically throughout the whole North
ern United States. Il is somewhat remarkaole that
b great leisure class of the population OF the North
does not avail itself generally or the rehef 10
ts found within the limits of this country especial
IL when such relief can be combined with great
variety Of sports and recreations
The region referred TO extends from RICHMOND
70 the Gulf Of Mexico. and from the Blue Ridge to
the Atlantic. In this great territory any kino OF
climate desired from what corresponds TO a late
fsu or early winter climate in the North to full
tronjcal climate may be enjoyed within Journey
Of thirty-six hours from New-York that greater
number of people do not visit this section IS prob
shlv largely due to the fact that. beyond a few
ou advertised places few know where go and
how II IS the purpose of this article to supply in
a measure this information, and to indicate In
outline a which will enable the tourist 10
obtain q comprehensive knowledge of what the
South" Of to-day is like. and at the same time 10
include majority of the winter resorts winch
have found favor with Northern tourists
RICHMOND THE STARTING POINT.
-~he real starting point for a Southern tour is
Richmond for here. nearly three hundred and fifty
miles south of New-York. the traveller feels he
has reached country. There is decided
eoftening of the atmosphere, the accent OF the
raonle Is different from what the Northern born
man is accustomed to. and so is their mode OF
living and doing business In many little things
one IS impressed with E kindness Of feeling. sug-
eestiye Of the old time Southern hospitality
Richmond is with many the stopping place Of a
6av 10 break the fatigue of the journey. but 1t is
deserving in every way Of a far longer and better
acquaintance, for tire city and its neighborhood
include many points of interest its history dates
back to the early settlement OF America. The
romantic story of Captain John Smith and the
Indian Princess Pocahontas was enacted in the
neIghborhood of Richmond. large stone, marking
Smiths grave. still stands short distance below
the city. The grave Of Powhatan. the Indian King
IS also in the vicinity. Richmond has held
prominent place in the history Of the country on
account OF the stirring scenes enacted there both
during the Revolutionary and Civil wars.
Many old buildings erected during the Colonial
period still stand and well worth visiting; but
the most interesting structure is the old State
CAPITOL This building is OF the Roman type OF
architecture and was modelled after the Maison
Caree. at Nismes. France, which so pleased
Thomas Jefferson that he procured a model OF the
building and sent it to Richmond for use in con-
stucting the Capitol In the rotunda OF the Capitol
is the notable statue of Washington by Houdon.
the only one in existence done from life, and IN a
niche IN the wall is bust OF Lafayette by the
same artist. In the Capitol square is the large
equestrian statue of Washington, surrounded by
figures Of the great statesmen of his time.
THE MAGNIFICENT JEFFERSON.
possesses one of the finest and most complete
hotels in all of its appointments to be found out
side OF the great houses OF the North, and except
in size il compares favorabIy with the Waldorf
Astoria This is the Hotel JeffersoIs The OBJ
jective point its design 10 avoid convention
atty TO preduce a sumptuous residence adapted to
he requirements of the travelling public and not
hotel in the ordinary acceptation OF the term As
neither time money was stinted In the attain
of that object, the result is one of the most
perfect establishments in the country. The ex-
terror is picturesquely artistic, and at the same
time massive and imposing while the interior, in
its ARRANGEMENT, decoration and furnishing. is
revelation as TO the possibilities in house of pub
lie entertainment. Every portion OF the house Is
marked by the luxury of ample space. The grand
entrance hail is an impressive harmony OF delicate
marble walls and massive columns; opening from
this on either side the reception room and
library and the grand salon. all elaborately fur
rished and adorned with choice ornaments ana
valuable paintings. Beyond the entrance hall is
the Pompeiian court. with its marble statue OF
Jefferson in the centre and surrounded by
cades The great dining hall is one OF the finest
rooms the country, and the spacious glass rooted
Office rotunda is unique in fits airfness and con-
yenfence. The house contains Russian, turkish,
electric and interchangeable baths. and on the
roof is spacious inclosed roof garden, where fre-
ouent entertainments given for the entertain
ment Of guests
Out Of door sport has not been overlooked. for a
fine golf course laid out several years ago py
an expert professional and since then considerable
sums Of money have been expended upon it, until
now IL IS not only one Of the finest courses in the
South but will compare favorably with many of
the notable courses in the North For the con-
venience of guests special trolley cars will start
from the hotel every hour and run to the links
without stops while tally-ho coach VIII leave the
house each afternoon.
OLD POINT COMFORT ON THE WAY.
r--o-, +he tourist NAV nroceed directly
South but the shortest way is not always the best
tr the seeker and the opportunity to visit
Old Point Comfort should by no means be over
looked Located the border line between the
frizid North and the ardent South. its climate is
specially tempered during the winter by the
stored up tropics brought by the neighboring Gulf
Stream and there few days when the ozone
laden air direct from the ocean cannot be enjoyed
with every sensation OF exhiaration. Hampton
Roads one Of the busiest waterways Of the world,
lies before IT, and. 1t is also the winter station
Of the North Atlantic Squadron, there is always
an element of excitement I'm the presence of feet
Of warships Hampton Roads was also the scene
of some OF the exciting incidents of the Civil
War for here fought the eventful battles be-
tween the Monitor and the Merrfmac Here too
on land is picturesque Fortress Monroe. OF the
largest military posts Of the Nation. The United
States Artillery School is also located here. and
the large number of officers OF the school the post
the fort, and from the visiting naval vessels.
many Of whom domicile their families here during
their terms Of service, form social element Of a
character found at no other place in the country.
Sheltered under the very walls Of the fortress
and almost touching them, is the famous and ia
vorite Hygeia Hotel. long known throughout the
land for fits hospitality and its social attractions
and fully deserving Of the esteem in which IT is
held by fits host Of patrons brilliant ballroom
and corridors have been the scene of many a ro-
nance in which giittering uniforms have prom-
nen'ly figured No other hotel in the country pre-