New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-24
ATLANTIC CITY WINTER.
Most SeUere Weather KnoUn in
History of the Resort No7U OUer.

Atlantic City, IAN. % Observation-Disclosures City has
emerged from q touch Of winter that has been
almost without a parallel. Early in the week the
temperature almost touched Zero and hung in that
vicinity for several days. Hundreds of visitors
who had heard OF the genial warmth of Atlantic
City during the winter months were both amazed
and Disguised. and Of them left the city with
the impression that they had been imposed upon.
AS matter OF fact, however the Oldest inhab-
slant had never known Of such display Of severe
weather since the island was converted into q re-
port To most people it not unpleasant. be-
tcause the cold was accompanied during the day
stime with brilliant sunshine and invitation TO
outdoor sports. The invaiids, however, were COM
PEELED to stick to their hotel exchanges and await
change In temperature. This came day before
yesterday, when the balm Of spring in the
air and these conditions have continued since.
The ocean front presents a curious appearance and
one that is probably without q parallel In this
attitude. The Zoe ice. presumably from the rivers
stretches along the entire beach 'front.' and extends
three miles 20 sea. This ice IS broken into small
Wits and rests on the surface OF the water like
blanket The result IS that the waves that roll In
high ever are prevented from breaking by the
blanket of ice. and they strike the icebound shore
Sith only dull murmur and recede sullenIy and
without a sound. The spectacle is not only a
curious one. but has something inspiring in It
The waves are as high as ever but move slowly
under the ice like something animated with nfe
Thousands OF people have come from New-York
and other places 70 witness this peculiar phenom-
enon. and it has been well worth the trip.
The boardwalk has been unusually animated this
week, and the hotels report larger influx Of
Sisitors especially from New-York and the New
England States. than ever known here before
AZ this season OF the year. The opening OF the
Tteel pier six weeks ahead Of the usual schedule
vas not only a pleasant surprise to tho visitors
but has also pleasantly surprised the proprietors
BY the heavy patronage accorded the morning and
afternoon concerts by the Royal italian Band. So
far as music is concerned the boardwalk is as gay
angaH
the summer season. Concerts are given daily on
both OF the piers. well at the Casino. and
the cafe orehestras add to the food OF melody.
Not only the residents but the visitors and espe-
siAly the eottagers. interested in the question
OF crosstown trolley service Several franchises
looking 10 the establishment OF this necessity have
been granted but they have all been held up by
property owners and the solution OF the problem
is not yet IN sight. The Atlantic City and Subur-
ban Traction Company Is not at present directly
Interested in this hght. but the managers have
been given the right Of way IN opposition to the
Pennsylvania Railroad Baltic and Florida
hves- The Central Passenger Railway Company
however. having secured franchise en- two diff
terent occasions, IS again held up in the Supreme
Court through q writ OF certiorari brought by
about three residents over length OF track Of
about ten miles While the matter is Etil in tho
sourts. II is probable than adjustment will be
made and that the work Of building this abso-
Lhs wave Of indignation that went over the
country growing out OF the holocaust st the Iro-
3aois Theatre. in Chicago. is manifested in small
oseree In this city. While II seems absurd to talk
~ IRON curtains and asbestos dxings IN a seaside
s..eaue. the authorities OF this town have taken
- 20 seriously that they have called on the man
ssls OF the two theatres 10 provide asbestos cur
kNss ana other safeguards against fire that might
szzSntted by the building Inspector. These DC
<oaneh have been catered TO at once and asbestos
a s- -+s hays been placed in position this week
So ~ lofker made the comment the other day
e.s ca y was tavesty FIRE protection 20 ask
rs,tr $4,000 young 10 provide asbestos suits for the
r rtSns oi MS theatre. All they have do in his
~ vas 20 jump overheard and walk ashore.
~ ~ .ss,a5loefes Club gave its annual banquet CT
e- s1otet wiltshire the other evening. II was made
-" secession or special interest on account OF the