Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-30
MANY GO OUT OF TOWN
EXCURSIONS TO ALL THE NEAR
BY PLEASURE RESORTS.
Exodus Began Early and Lasted Nearly
All Day-opening of the
Angling Season.

All steam railroad trains electric cars
and steamboats,, public conveyances and
private vehicles were used today by thou
sands of excursionists, who wanted to en-
joy the first holiday of the season out of
the city. The exodus commenced early In
the morning, as those who feared showers
might interfere with their pleasure took
the weather bureau forecast, fair today,
followed by showers in the afternoon or at
night" as being correct. For this reason
many sought to put in good deal of time
in advance of IAN afternoon shower"
Those who could not get away early in the
morning paid no heed to weather condi-
tons and went with their well -provisioned
baskets to the resorts along the water and
to places In the woods for an outing.
Many persons in official life took adj
vantage of the holiday and went away
Saturday afternoon or yesterday. Scores of
bass fishermen awaited themselves of the
opportunity afforded by the opening CT the
angling season to wet their lines for the
first time since last fall. Because of the
large number thus engaged today, bait was
in demand and sporting goods dealers reap
ed a harvest SmSll boys with fishing lines
and cans of bait were very much in evil
dence this morning and small boats were
in demand. The sportsmen generally Gid
not stop to ask what was the condition of
the water what were the prospects for
success, but bass fishermen made inquiries
concerning the outlook, and conflicting
ports made the question of sport uncertain,
but many of them went just the same.
The Neighboring Resorts.
While the steam roads did not offer many
inducements to excursionists many persons
wanted to spend the day at points along
the lines, many visiting country friends or
relatives, and others going to the noun
tains or to seaside resorts. The Chesa-
peake Beach road was a scene of activity
all day long because Of the hundreds of
people who wanted to make short trip to
the salt water and enjoy the salt air, dip
in the bay or a sail on the wide expanse
of water. An extra train service was pro-
vided, and those who could not get away
in the morning had no trouble In catching
trains during the afternoon. Haley's Band
on the boardwalk proved an attractive fea-
ture of the days entertainment, and hun
dreds of excursionists patronized the hotel
in the building which was formerly used
as club house Boating fishing and bath
ing also proved attractive, and dip in the
salt water was enjoyed by many for the
nrSt time this season. The green lawns
and sweet blossoms about the grounds
made the spot an ideal one for those who
took advantage of the quick ride to the bay.
Haley's Band will furnish music on the
boardwalk all the summer.
Colonial Beach proved to be an attractive
place to Westinghouse and Capt Ran
dali made careful preparations for their
entertainment both on the boat and at the
resort The steamer T. V. Arrowsmith made
an early morning start for the resort this
morning, having made trips there Saturday
night and yesterday. This good service
gave summer residents and excursionists
an opportunity of spending two days at
Washington's Atlantic City, as the man.
agement calls the town on the salt water.
The Saturday and Sunday trips of the
steamer are to be continued during the pres
ent month.
Unable to Resist.
The numerous amusements at River View
and the pleasant ride on the river to that
resort proved combination that hundreds
of pleasure seekers were unable to resist.
Three trips to the resort were scheduled for
today and those who went down on the
morning boat showed that there would be
the usual big crowd of merry makers on the
grounds to enjoy the Ferris wheel, chute,
little river, Tom Thumb railway, pleasure
canal and numerous other amusements pro-
vided by Capt. Randall for the entertain
ment of his patrons.
Others Found Rest at Marshall Hall.
The green lawns at Marshall Hall at
tracted hundreds Of excursionists who
wanted to spend restful day and be free
from care. Planked shad and the famous
Marshall Hall clam chowder were served.
Amusements for everybody were furnished
The last trip of the boat will be made at
$50 o'clock this evening. Many Mount YER
non passengers went on the Manchester to-
day in preference to making the trip on
the electric cars.
Traffic was heavy on all the suburban
car lines today. There was scarcely piece
of woods along the different roads in which
there were not picnic parties to be seen.
Cabin John bridge, as usual attracted large
crowds and the many amusements were
largely patronized during the day. New
amusing features have been added to those
of last year. The cars on the Falls Church
line were largely patronized this morning
by those who wanted to go to Arlington,
and later In the day the other suburban
lines had heavy demands upon them. Traf-
fic on the electric lines will be heaviest
about the time the weary picnic parties
are vending their way homeward