New-York tribune., 1905-02-05

ward They ran their launch high and dry on
the meadows a result OF the high tides that
were blown up by the northeast wind. and when
the water went down they found themselves
about two miles from the mainland with
stretch of meadows between. At that time 1t
was showing so hard they could hardly discern
the shore line. They were short of PROVISIONS
and rather than take chances OF being showed
under and starved. they put out their anchors
and cables, deserted the launch and started on
trudge across the marshes. They had almost
perished by the time they reached the mainland.
But even there their troubles did not end They
landed at South Atlantic City. No cars were
running, and they had to walk all the way from
South Atlantic City. through snow, wind and
drifts. to their homes None of the trio suffered
any serious results from the effects of their ex-
per'ence, but they were wellnigh exhausted
when they reached their respective fresides
The theatre on Young's Pier. which had been
closed for more than two months. In which time
the interior has been entirely rebuilt, was re-
opened on Thursday night of the present week
ID one of the largest audiences the house ever
held. The house is a thoroughly modern
and up TO date theatre. and one OF the best and
richest IN appointments In this part Of the
country. The decorations are In tints that are
all quiet and restful, and the draperies ere rich
and elegant. There are fourteen exits to the
theatre. The whole front of the house can be
thrown open in event OF necessity
The report that Wu-Tfng- who was q
frequent visitor to Atlantic City. and whose son
was educated In the public schools OF this place.
has been sent into exile is not regarded as true
in view Of the fact that City Controller A NJ
Hestop with whom the Chinese diplomat was
exceedingly friendly, recently received a letter
from Mr.. WI, thanking the Controller for
set of books which the latter sent him, ana
telling him that he was enjoying good health
since his return to his native land The letter
was dated December IL. at Peking
Miss Emily Roebling. daughter OF General ana
Mrs Roebing. of Trenton. and one OF this wears
debutantes of the State capital, is spending
few weeks in Atlantic City. She 10 at the Sea-
side House. where she is the guest OF the Misses
Johnson. OF Pittshurg.
Dr. and Mrs. D. Nj. Cammann. of New-York
City, are at Haddon Hail.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. c. Whitney, OF New-York
are at the Seaside House.
Governor Stokes will be visitor TO Atlantic
City in the early part OF March He has ac
cepted an invitation to address the conference
of Methodist, ministers which viii be- held In
the First Methodist Episcopal Church of this
city at that time
There are rumors afloat again that a lins-of
passenger steamers will be run between this
~NN~eA'
to be good grounds for reason to believe that II
Is not all talk this time. TherA is lot of local
capitalists back OF the present scheme and the
steamers viii be run between Young's Pier this
city. and the pier at Ocean City, which is now
oeing rebuilt and extended into deep water
The beach sand artists OF Atlantic Citv ara
nothing II not up to date. When the snow fell
last week and covered up the sand so thew
could not ply their trade they proceeded TO do
their moulding with snow and ice Thev nould-
ed IN the rough with snow then poured water
over their work, which turned the snow into ice
ana the figures were fiflshed up like piecas ~
statuary One exceedingly credita ole effort was
the nust or a woman a pedestal the whole
MADE OF snow and Ice. The artist was the re-
cipient OF many nclCels and dimes as a testi
mony OF the appreciation of boa rd walk nrome-
naders who saw the clever handiwork
Atlantic City bids fair 10 have her shara -,
conventions this year. The New-Jersev 7 ihra ~,
Association and the Pennsylvania Librarv CnS
VIII hold Joint session here in March Tbe
New-Jersey Banl4srs' Association will n,eet tbIs
month, and the American LaryngologtcaI Asso
citation will meet here in June
An ordinance is now before the Councu ~,
thorizing the widening OF the boardwalk he
tween Maryland and Illinois aves the norticn
which is usually congested in the summer The
extension will be nineteen feet In width and
II is expected that II will be completed and
ready for use by the latter part of the Ieuten
season. This will give ample room for uedes-
trians and rolling chairs. and the after will be
obliged TO keep TO the extreme right in both
going down and coming up the promenade.