New-York tribune., 1906-07-29
ON THE JERSEY COAST.
Pans for Many Improvements at
AtIantic Citg.

Atlantic City. July 2s CspeciaD-The ques-
ton OF a public park for Atlantic City has again
been brought forward by Councilman William
II Riddle. who suggests that il be made at tho
snlet where It win be surrounded on three sides
by water. and where the land has been built up
and there is little danger of the grounds being
flooded by high tide. There Is considerable op-
position to the location of the park at this par
ticular point which would be directly opposite
the yachtsmens wharf. and between that and
6sardner's Canal. because OF the fact that a
strong and continued northeast storm might
cause the water of the inlet TO overflow at that
point and kin all grass and trees that might be
planted But others say this would not occur
unless there should a storm that would
inundate almost the entire island. The scheme
advocated By Councilman Riddle for which he
will endeavor 10 have the council make an ap-
preparation in the near future, is to fill UP what
low places there are in the land selected. cover
II with a good loam. it I'm grass and lay
out the drives and walks make flower gardens
plant trees. build pavilion large enough for
hand and dancing. and fill the park with benches
and make it comfortable for the thousands OF
people who come here every year. 1t is esti-
mated that it will cost 100000 to build the park.
There Is only thing needed to make this
the most perfect resort in all the world; that
one thing IS the only thing that is lacking, and
that is a steamer line between this place and
New York." said w. w. Walton, wealthy Wis
itOr from Denver who is at the st. Charles. He
Is fond Of the water, his hobby is boating.
and he rides this hobby most religiously. Mr..
Walton, like thousands Of other visitors here,
believe that this would become great yachting
centre If the state and government would get
together on the matter of deepening the inlet
50 that it could be made into first class har-
bor Senator PenrOse. who is now at Young's
%1oiV gV
power to obtain a good harbor at the Inlet IL
the first movement is made by the representa-
fives OF New Jersey. Surveys were made a
couple OF years ago by Major Raymond, a mem
beF OF the United States Engineer Corps VINO
was then stationed in Philadelphia, and he said
thar the work could be done by building dyke
on the Brigatine side of the inlet, and that the
waters would cut out their own channel. as had
been done in many other places 1t is possible
that this matter win be brought up at the next
session Of Congress, and that an appropriation
for that purpose viii be secured.
Boardwalk Inspector B. w. Parsons is advo-
eating to the city the need and the advantages
of a double decked boardwalk He argues that
the front OF the lower deck could be enclosed in
glass for q long distance through the heart OF
the city during the winter at a nominal cost, and
that IL would be a mammoth public solorium for
the use OF visitors. The upper deck could be de-
voted TO the use of those who preferred to be
entirely out Of doors and for the use Of roller
chairs.
Speaking OF rolling chairs. few of them are
being used this year, in comparison with times
that have gone by There are not anywhere
near as many of them being shot up and down
the boardwalk this summer as there was earlier
in the year, and it indicates that the novelty has
worn of the chair riding for hundreds Of the
visitors There was a time when there would
be almost continuous line Of chairs on either
side of the walk from Michigan TO Massachusetts
avenues from morning until night.
One of the most happy and conrented visitors
at the resort is Harrison Johnson, of Columbus,
y. C.. who is staying at the Hotel Raleigh. Mr..
johnson is past ninety years old, but never
misses rising early in the morning and getting
a before
breakfast Neither does he miss his daily dip in
the surf He is a good swimmer, and although
he never attempts anything rash. he swim
well many of the young men who bathe
here. He is regular in his habits. retires early
and rises early To his regular method Of living
he attributes his longevity.
Horseback riding before breakfast is the par
ucular hobby of Mrs. F. w. Stone, Of Philadel-
phla VINO Is spending part of the summer at
the Chafonte- Every morning. unless there is a
bad storm. lively mount is found waiting for
ner IN front or the hotel and she goes off for a
gallop doSi-n-the Speedway or along the beach
before she has her breakfast Horseback riding
along the ocean before breakfast is an appetizer
Tor the ent5fe day." says Mrs. Stone.
South Atlantic City has begun the work Of
erecting its OceanfrOnt boardwalk. The first Dill
ing was set last Monday, and il was attended
WIN a ceremony. one might have thought il
was the launching of ship, for as the pile was
broke a bottle or Wine over it and the city clerk
made an appropriate speech The walk will NOT
be done in time for use this year
From the work of assisting In the 6eb+iney ~
the famous Confederate ram Merrimar 10 the
more peaceful and less dangerous vacation ~
building bridges. H Ashton Ramsey of FoI+i-
more, nnds pleasant relief and better mon
etaIy return. Mr.. Ramsey, who was born in the
south went with thousands of others into the
coGlIederate service in that great struggle and
as ne was an engineer he entered the nava
service and was chief engineer Of the Merrimac
he was on board that famous ram when shf
met Cereal at the hands of ETiccison's Monitor
But like almost every alive to-day who
.donned the gray in the dark days Of the ZOOS
MI. Ramsey is an ardent supporter Of the ma
uona1 government, and woe unto him who tries
TO compare il unfavorably with another or tr;e,
20 run il down In his hearing
YOullg's new million dollar pier at the foot n
Arkansas avenue will be opened TO the puhi
to-day The whole pier Is not completed Vet
but the handsome front hall is finished anC
ready for use 1ne first band concerts will b,
played there tomorrow. Captain Young anC
those interested in the enterprise with him CAV,
q dinner to a number Of local and visiting news
paper men on Thursday evening at the Hotel
Shelburne. after they had spent nearly the who'll,
Of the afternoon the pier inspecting it II
every part. The piers season will necessarily
be only about four weeks long, because it i!
opened so late.
Mr.. and Mrs. g. NJ Huston and family a.
Chicago. have arrived at the Hotel Dennis. aftel
completing trip of more than $1,000 miles il
an automobile. They expect 10 make It 5O,0OC
miles before they get hack 10 their home II
Chicago. They have been gone from that city
since May, 1905, and expect to get back there
20 stay on December 81 Of this year VheY
finished they VIII have completed one Of the
longest autornObfle trips record. Mr.. Hustor
IS retired JeVveller.