New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-10
HEALTH AT ATLANTIC CITY
Hoo 1t Is Readily Re-established--
Change of Climate Does Wonders.
BY DIR. Maurice ID. YouDgman-

BY DIR. Maurice ID. YouDgman-
There is probably other instance in the United
States. and perhaps in the world. OF such phenome-
nal growth. both in population and material wealth
and reputation. of any resort that in the last
five years OF Atlantic City. gifted speaker, re-
spending a toast Atlantic City at banquet
one evening last spring, said: Ten years ago At
lantic City a suburb of Philadelphia. Five
years ago It was a suburb of New-York. Philadel-
phia, Baltimore. Washington and Pttsburg. To-
day has become the suburb of the United States"
And this is literally true for the magnificent train
service OF the Pennsylvania and Reading railroad
systems, together with the bridging above Camden
Of the Delaware River brought to its shores the
dwellers. both well and I'll. OF ali the populous
cities Of the West and East and South, TO say
nothing OF the foreign contingent and the thou
sands Canada pours into our hotels.
Mountains and mountain resorts there are every
where throughout the country inland resorts and
hotels and springs all over the land but where else
such a seaside resort. with such situation such
a climate. such patronage. as Atlantic CITY!
Situated on an island with southern exposure
ten miles long five miles from the mainland Of the
State surrounded by unmixed salt water con
stantly ebbng and flooding, and with the Gu!t
Stream and its overflow currents, seven hundred
miles wide. thirty miles off the coast. the warmth
of whose maintains the equabiltty OF Atlantic
citv's climate during the entire twelve months,
minimizing the variations Of temperature robbing
winters cold OF its keenness and hlching from
summers heat its depressing humidity and force,
producing ever the same dry, balmy invigorating
air with its soft, salty breath and tonic freshness,
auttering in in gentle zephyrs boisterous gale
from the heaving bosom of Old Ocean, bearing HE
and strength. and red cheeks and sparkling eyes
and hope and creative genius, and love and happi-
ness and mirth and Joy, 10 the stroller along the
boardwalk, the lounger under the red umbrella
on the sand or the poor. afflicted soul entombed in
self or the bright faced convalescent in a rolling
chair, carefully wrapped, or the pair OF lovers
married or singe-in the twin rolling chalr-aIways
ever the same soft balmy breeze. huttering. way
ing rollicIing, COOLING signing. laughing whisper
ing roaring. moaning tossing, shrleking-but most
" in fun-fresh and delicious.
Atlantic City has grown in population beyond it.
self so steadily SO insstently uninterruptedly.
that il is out OF breath trying TO keep up. There
has been for the last ten years constant growth
and for the five years such unceasing develop
ment to keep up with the demand for note! ac-
commoda tons and entertainment from the thFonss
of visitors truly it be said greatness has
been thrust upon it, and hotels. piers. sanatori-
urns apartment houses. baths and stores have been
built everywhere and on every hand-uptoWn at me
inlet in the centre of the city. down IN Chelsea
St I.eonards. Ventnor and Longport-and the build
ding has been of high order. for every ono sees
With nronbetic vision Atlantic City's greatness.
The hotels have been of stone and brick and iron
construction. At this writing the foundations LOT
fine nine story hotel, of stone and brick hreproof
and modern in all the meaning OF modern Is be-
avenues adding another to the long list OF a nan
hundred sumptuous hotels. fitted and furnished
with every device and appurtenace 10 make hoteL
life safe. elegant and delightful
Atlanuc City has invested large sums IN macad-
an,ized streets improved sidewalks. extension OF
sewerage system perfection of water supply, upon
which latter alone nearly 100000 has been ex-
pended: giving the city not only pure. wholesome
water for ali uses, but abundant water supply
for fire protection A paid Fire Department in
has cd Of
curity and confidence unknown in any other resort
along the Atlantic seaboard. And all the develop
rnent has not been along the lines of business,
the caring for guests which is the sole business
in Atlantic City, but much of 1t has been Of an
ornate character. The project of embeishing the
boardwalk has been steadily pursued, the new
high school and the beautiful Carnegie library Of
white marble, upon which 100000 will be expended.
are objects Of beauty. And the growth and i'm
portance Of Atlantic City has been recognized by
the federal government in providing handsome
postofice building soon TO be built.
And notwithstanding the rapid growth OF the
city the improvements have all been of sub
stantiaI and permanent character. And yet
effort has been constantly made to preserve the
suburban tone OF the place, which has been diff
cult sometimes. account of tho great increase
IN land values but nevertheless 1t is constantly
striven after every hard, by every one.
Atlantic City has steadily advanced winter
resort. anl this of curiously cosmopolitan nature
Here you will find the jewellers of the big cities
who down TO the and rent furnished
cottage. AT the hotels you will find many of the
same class come spend the winter out OF doors
away from the rigors OF their inland homes. After
the holidays como the wearied leaders of fashion
just resting. eating regularly and getting ample
sleep And then here you will find the invalid, the
real one and what is more painful to him. or her.
the imaginary one. the who is simply over
worked overworried Atlantic City ia far bet
ter for him than anything else. A man who
counted up the number of doctors In Atlantic City
said he thought the whole place one big
hospital, but this is not true. All the hotels have
invads but they're not in evidence: they are sent
hero by doctors from everywhere in thousa nds
and the reputation OF the place and its climate in
many classes OF disease. notably nervous troubles
and nutrtional diseases. has spread abroad TO the
ends Of the earth. On the boardwalk you Will
find invalids in payiliOns. in rolling chairs
AL the hotels cater to Ill folk. Many of them
have special cooks and provide special articles OF
Diet and indeed complete menus" and II is
always possible for invalid. no matter how frai
TO have prepared. either at the hotel in one Of
the diet kitchens" of the town. any dainty, or
delicacy. or special food he may require The
cir of Atlantic City is peculiarly dry and bracing
well breezy, and epidemics Of all kinds are
unknown. The grip. that scourge OF the cities is
absolutely unknown. The disseminating places OF
the grip do not exist here. There no apartment
stores. crowded streetcars huge auditoriums
and IL the poison be brought here it IS soon blown
away and finds no lodgment. and victims OF grip
and its sequelae in this air with astonishing
rapidly. All the hard teasing coughs and catarrhal
"reminiscences in the shape CT nasal ear, throat
and stomach symptoms vanish with cheering ceIer-
ity, and general weakness and lassitude are soon
as though they had not been. Indeed SO famous
is Atlantic City. particularly with New-Yors doc