New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-12
IN THE POCONO REGION
Many Visitors Expected in Pennsyl-
Uania Mountains.

Mount Pocono. Penn. June II (speciaD.-There Is
every indication that the season at the Pocono re-
sorts will be the largest IN their history Never be-
fore at early date have the hotelkeepers had so
many requests for rooms. and the cottages have
been snapped up quickly. 1t is no wonder that the
Pocono region IS popular. chief among its, advan-
tages being its TO the great centres OF
business. Those who have to be in New-York or
Philadelphia daily can go from here the fast
early morning express and be at their desks be-
fore 10 o'clock. A OF three hours brings them
back IN time for evening dinner and cool
nights rest. The three hundred square miles OF
woods and streams compose the Pocono plateau.
and as s the eye can reach the vision Vnfolded
Is OF rural grandeur. The sight fingers in de-
light the verdure clad hills and the peaceful
picturesque valleys. dotted here and there with
quaint farmhouses. The wood violet and dainty
arbutus have given way to the rhododeudron and
laurel, whose blooms whole hillsdes into dell
piuks and Tuauves- Nowhere does the rhodo-
dendrou laurel grow TO better advantage than
on tho Pocono plateau So luxuriant the plants
that carloads are annually uprooted and transport
ed to grace the homes OF the rich in all parts OF
the country. There has been great demand
that several persons have made it business TO
supply the wants OF the miIuonaires. but this will
be stopped shortly there is some danger OF the
demand exceeding what the resort keepers and
farmers think should DO taken away.
II IS at SpraEuevius that the Pocono region be
gins rising slowly into heights of woodland
splendor. Tho visitor passes IN succession the
disc. Mountain Home. Spruce Cabin and Cauaden-
sis the way TOoyhanua, the summit Here
ana there. gliding peacefully on their way 10 JOIN
are plentiful HotelkerperS see that the
streams kept stocked, and a well nled basket
Is sure to result from hours fishing. An
earnest disciple Of Izaak Walton who will pene-
the woods for mile two will be rewarded
b. fish thar run from ten 10 fifteen inches in
length for It is in the quiet pools that the large
ones lie It IS only the enthusiasts angler mat
knows WHAT sport Is in store for him when n If
miles upon miles of these trout streams, among the
more famous being the Analomink. Spruce Run,
ard tho Cranberry. The region is free from
malaria, ana mosquitoes are so rare that their
presence excttes comment The altitude is over
1850 feet and physicians commend the climate as
much that Of Colorado.
Cottage life is a feature and many persons from
Newly Ork Philadelr hia. Boston, Baltimore and
Washington spend the heated mere. Every
cottage is modern, the owners paying especial al
teuti0n 10 the sanitary arrangements bathrooms
There is plenty to amuse. for the entertainment
fairs In the day the tennis courts and golf links,
the latter under the direction of the Pocono Coun-
nine hole golf course IS one OF the pest IN America
and was laid out under the personal direction OF
Walter J. Travis; the amateur golf champion. At
night there are dances, musicals card parties ana
like diversions Features OF the the
coaching and floral parades The roads in fine
shape for riding or walking, and a visit 10 the
Pocono region is one that will afford not only fish,
ing and hunting. but that delicious sense Of rest
and renewed health that CHEEKY outdoor life brings
Chief among the many hotels is the Montanesca-
It is here that Admiral Dewey has spent his sum-
This seasons engagements show that many
persons prominent in mercantile and society circles
Will spend the hot months here.
Prospects excellent 1t the OntwOod, this
charming resort increasing in popularity each
season.
Pleasant House it is expected TO entertain many
guests.