New-York tribune., 1903-08-09
ATLANTIC CITY SHORE.
Ne5c Record of Viators-Can Life
Guards SzCim

Atlantic City. \. j., Aug. (SpeCiaI)--lHe JUST
ness thermometer of this resort is expected TO
reach the top of the tube next week. but if the
commercial mercury goes any higher than IT has
this week il will be serious problem to find ac-
commodatiOns for the visitors II is asserted that
a new record was made this week in the number
OF persons on the island Official figures furnished
by the two railroads entering the City prove that
the greatest number of people ever transported 10
the seashore in a given time was accomphsheo
during thIty-six hours when 544co were brought
from New-York. Philadelphia and Pittsburg over
the Pennsylvania and Reading routes. \ rougn
estimate made by the hotel people on the preceding
day gave OF over 10000 so that the total
population of the island on that day was over
200 O0O 1t said in the middle Of August OF last
year that there 10000 persons in the city on
day, and 1t is probable that those figures were
correct. But the congestion was so great that the
railroads Were compelled to return thousands TO
the city, because they were unable to find lodging
here and the Mayor issued a proclamation calling
on residents and cottagers to open their doors and
give shelter to women and children. while hun
dreds of slept in chairs walked the streets
1t is improbable that such condition will again
arise. additional accommodations for thousands
have been provided since last year. and the au-
thorities have arranged for a better system OF
furnishing information to belated visitors than last
season. The present population of the island IS
probably 10000, and this will increase rapidly from
now to the end Of the month, until the figures
reach at least 10000 but the authorities and hotel
men declare that all will be cared for All
Of the hotels filed to their capacity but by the
system adopted one guest succeeds another without
Inconvenience or friction, and with satisfaction TO
the hotel proprietors
The resort was never picturesque or interesting
as at this time. Atlantic City prides itself on its
democracy, and the present population appeals TO
that pride. The clerk and the farmers bOy meet
the millionaire and the woman OF fashion on the
boardwalk and In the surf. and every one is in
perfect good humor and a common footing The
two great piers on certain evenings furnish good
All. @Ha 20 ha
the city at this time On one evening OF the week
3 special dance Is given CT the piers that is
by general consent, given over to the patrons or
the big beach front hotels There We're six thou
sand persons the pier. and a tour of the great
structure revealed only three men who were not in
evening dress, and about as many women. At the
same time the other great pier there were III
progress a minstrel show. game OF pushbaA.
sensational drama and a cakewalk. These attTac-
tions were being enjoyed by over twenty thousand
persons and not a score Of them were in evening
dress. When the two piers closed the oddly as
sorted patrons of both mingled in one throng on
the boardwalk and hObnObbed with one another IN
the cafes. Charles " Schwab seen discussing
the merits of Shamrock III and OF the Reliance
with the skipper Of inlet fishing soOp, and Miss
Fay Templeton was talking shop at an adjoining
table with girl In the back row OF the chorus
1t is one of the chief charms of Atlantic City, and
one that is attracting the socially eminent even
more strongly than those in the humber walks
of life.
Mr.. Schwab has been unable TO secure the cot
tage that fulfls his demands, and he Is still at the
Marlborough House. where he occupies a suite OF
rooms But he still yearns for stable where he
can house his horses and automobiles. But this
condition has been a fortunate thing for the re-
sort inasmuch this lack will add one more to
the cottage colony of the city Mr.. Schwab has
decided that the climate of this resort is the most
beneficial for his health that he has found in his
search at home and abroad. and he has decided
TO build a summer home here 1t is stated posi-
lively that his agent has taken option on an
entire block Of land in the southern part of the
city on the ocean front. and that when he has
approved of the choice the work of constructing
the villa will begin at once It Is announced that
entire floor of the cottage will be devoted to
gymnasium and exercising rooms. and that the
owner will hereafter go in for physical culture
under the direction of competent instructor. It
has also been announced, but not confirmed that
Mr. Everard, the New-YOrk brewer, who rented
the Coatesworth cottage, formerly occupied by
Mr. Schwab, will also erect a villa below Chelsea,
and that Charlemagne Tower, the American Am
bassador to Germany who is occupying cottage
in Chelsea. will follow their example.
It is not often that municipal matters afford any
interest or even amusement to the visitors. but
an incident of the last week has supplied food for
much gossip amusement and some indignation.
During breezy meeting of the City Council rival
factions INDUCED in some gtbes at eacn other
expense and finally the charge was made that
some of the life guards were purely political ap-
a storm and a resolution was passed calling Ior
public test of the ability of the Ire savers III TINS
direction under the supervision Of the committee
on Police The guards were ordered 20 report aI
the end of the steel pier morning, prepared
10 i1mp into the ocean and swim 10 snore- Ihey
all turned I'D but the two captains of the guard
were in civilian dress. The guards TeDeiied anu
declared that they would follow their captains.
hut 1,ould not swim without them. AS one Of the
cantains is really the only guard under suspicion
of baina ignorant Of the art OF swimming, the
roinr was well taken, and the test did not take
Force is an expert swimmer with the exception
of this one captain and as his duties are pure
lv executive, doesn't much METER. although
the situation is absurd one. This captain
that YOU pull a boat with" and when asked If he
meant an oar replied. Y reckon that's il, II it's
what you push a boat with"
A New-York syndicate has undertaken TO 81 7ply
Atlantic City with Improvement that haS -een
looked for from the federal government THIS a
channel through the bar ar the inlet apaDIe ~ Id
rnittng deep draught seagOlng Vessels. The ssndi-
"a 70 is COMPOSED OF steamboat men VINO intend put
service between this city and New-York Captain
a G. Thompson, an engineer, arrived here early
in the week ToT the purpose OF making survey
ana 2 report the cost and feasibility of such
an enterprise. He has taken soundlnss over large
area and his report viii be favorable both
points The channel will be cut by throwing
Immense tetty into the from the Brigantine side
OF the harbor This will have the eject OF divert
ing the currents 10 cut the channel by natu-
raj means A similar enterprise Is proposed by a
local syndicate this side OF the harbor but work
on the enterprise has been halted by the federal
government pending public hearing ON the propO-
sition under the auspices OF Colonel STANFORD,
OF the War Department, which has been set for
pavt week This nrOtect- however Is chief