THE PITTSBURG DISPATCH. SUNDAY, MAT 15. 1892. WHERE TO GO FOBTHMMEB The Dispatch Investigates tho features of the Tari ons Eesorts. MERITS OF TIIE MOMTAIX S are conspicuous features of the larze hotel building-;, and orchestras of a higb class fur nish the music lor the flying feet. The historic old town is easy of access from Pittsburg. On the north it is con nected by the picturesque Huntingdon and Broadtop Ballad with the Pennsylvania main line at Huntinsdon, while "on the south the Bedford division of the Pennsyl vania Bailroad makes close connections with the principal eastern and western trains of the Baltimore and Ohio, at either Hyndman or Cumberland. Several promi nent Allegheny county families have for years past been'in the habit of driving from Pittsburg to the Springs, and many others have their favorite horses and equipages shipped to the spot by rail. "Within easy reach of Bedford are many points of interest. Island Park is three mtles west of town. In it is an isle-dotted lake, from the sides of which rise rugged but odorous pine-clad hills. A plentiful lake, and during the winter a large num ber of hofees have been trained for the eastern polo grounds. During the sum mer it js expected that there will be a num ber of interesting and exciting events. Mammoth'scheines for the head of the lake are under way. A company with ample capital has purchased a large tract, with a good landing, and is now erecting an auditorium seating 8,000 to 10,000 people, with large exhibition buildings lor the manufacturers to display their wares. The place will be otherwise embellished, with the intention of making a grange, fair and picnic grounds on the stvle of Williams' Grove and Mt Gretna. The railroad will construct a track to the new grounds, which are to be opened in style in August The United Presbyterian General Assembly will hold its session there about that time. The people who are working in the "matter nre confident that Conncaut Lake will soon secure a prominent place in Compared With Those of the Lakes and Rippling Streams. Tho Places Which Are Most Devoted to Social Pleasures Spots Suitable for Camping Parties and Nooks Fav orable to Anglers Points Which Combine the Attractions of Health . and Rest sWhero Horses Play a Prom inent Part In the Enjoyments Some New Eesorts and Many Eocent Im provements Tho Question of Expense. 1 4 (,, fHl(." II 11 Xz"'" 1 1 'VWi? IVKSI, "Where shall I spend my vacation?" asks the business man as he leans over his desk, and thinks of the precious days or weeks in the near tuture which he intends to devote to rest and recreation. "Where can I have the best time this summer?" soliloquizes the society belle, as the muses over the conquests of the past winter and meditates as to the prospects for the coming campaign in Cupid's domain. "Where shall T find good hunting and ii'liins?" speculates the sportsman, as he pazes on his rod and gnn and forms plans for the approaching outing. "Where had I better go for health as well as test?" is the inquiry of those who are n ; T . S1 v-'.iiwi -- n &&? J '-w73 !.l TiSrttSP,. " ITS. i .z ' ,1 lUBSTJUIH MJMki w: MmwJMasm: vmm,-;mmmmMk i IO tf,J IWUIr. JA Zr li -lj7yc 1 1 1 1 Tr'.' . ..A" Jffffl r mrr I I Mi itJUCM M(i TMfea & r r. it. c.'U" timfwM ? i-iwu'"u i f'.ssv&s. . m. " t are made for Cresson as a health-giving spot The pure air and water are reputed to be deadly enemies to malaria. The social features are conspicuous at Cresson, and many well-known people from Pittsburg and elsewhere sojourned there long betorc President Harrison added to the prominence of the place by establishing his family and the temporary summer Capi tal there. A great variety of indoor and outdoor amusements assist in whiling away pleasant hours. Particular attention has been paid to making it a place of family re sort, and to that end especial arrangements RHODODENDRON TARK, NEAR CRESSON. sunply of boats and canoes is provided for lovers of aquatic pleasures. Juniata Cross ing, 13 miles eat, is an old-lashioncd inn of stage coach days, and a great resort lor fishermen. The Springs property alone coutains about 1,700 acres of nieadow, wood and hill, laid out in walks, drives, lakes and parks. There are large bath louses, where mineral water baths, said to have an especial virtue, are provided. The discov ery ot the merits of these waters was made nearly a century ago, in 1S04. The principal springs are the Magnesia, Snlphur, Chalybeate and the Arandale iron spring, besides the lount of pure water S ? &J5 '&:kz E .jmmLsm mgsmcu s fr&MteSmbmgnc wl Tsmrjsmmmmm mm&m&mgm the list of popular American resorts. A number of camping-out parties are expected this year, and comprehensive arrangements are being made for their comfort and en joyment. Slippery Bock Park, another resort on the lines "of the Pittsburg, Shenango and Lake Erie, is mainlv devoted to picnics. It is located on the Slippery Bock river, 17 miles lrom Butler and 57 from Pittsburg. There" is a slack-water there of three miles, mm fell ImmimM. $1 wWfMWffiM iff The Big Trees at Cresson. very pretty place. The present rate of influx at Riverside would indicate that before the month of Hay is ended Cam bridge and the hotel will be taxed to their full capacity. The management have en gaged lor the season a celebrated Boston or chestra, and lovers of gayety when out for a summer vacation will not be disappointed in this respect should they decide to take their outing at Cambridge. the chief resorts on the linn of tho Balti more and Ohio, that line boasts of many other spots in which the summer days can be'pleasantly whiled away. In the portion ot that mountain region traversed by the Pittsburg division there are a number of such places. At Ohio Pyle, Markleton, Somerset and Meyersdale more or less ex tensive accommodations are ready for those flying from the city heat and noise to the seekers spend a few pleasant hours during the summer season.. ' S 1 DEER PARK'S MAMMOTH HOSTELRY. have been made for the entertainment ot the children. For riding and driving there is ample scope. From the hotel roads diverge in many directions, leading over mountain and valley. The forests attain their high est grandeur in this vicinity, and many of the trees are of immense sizel Observation cais are run everyday during the season between Cresson and Altoona around the famous Horseshoe curve, and many short excursion trips are arranged to neighboring points of interest. Being located directly on the main line of the Pennsylvania system, one of Cressou's The Biverside is open all the Year round. I although special attention is paid to sum mer guest. The weekly rate ranges from I 810 to $15. Eight trains daily reach the ! place, and the mail and telegraphic facili ! ties arc ample. Particular care is given to the equiife department of the establish ment, and superior accommodations are Crovided lor those guests who desire to ring their oun animals and equipages. The baths, too, are a special feature of life at the Biverside. mountain air and quiet Some CO miles east of Cumberland lies Berkeley Springs, convenient to "Washington and Baltimore. DELIGHTFUL DEER PARK. Tho Place Which Claims tho Tltlo of tho Summer Capital. Since the Clevelands passed a portion of the days of their honeymoon at Deer Park that extensive resort has added the title of "the summer capital" to its other attrac tions. Onnedby the Baltimore and Ohio ELEVATED EBENSBURG. One of tho Highest Spots In the Allegheny Mountain Region. In the highlands of Cambria county is situated the quaint old town of Ebensbiirg, settled many years ago by a Welsh colony. It is only 11 miles from Cresson, with which it is connected by three daily trains. On a tableland close by the town, and 2,250 feet above the ocean level, is the Maple Springs Park Hotel, which is almost exclusively LITERARY LAKESIDE. tho Shorra of A Rival of Chantannut on Iko Brie. Lakeside is situated on a peninsula near Sandusky, O., easily accessible by rail or steamer. It is under the control of an asso ciation, of which S. B. Gill is Secretary, and which conducts the resort in a manner very similar to Chautauqua. During this season there will be held on the grounds the Baptist Young People's Assembly, the convention of the Maccabees of Ohio and the sixteenth annual Lakeside Encamp ment. Besides these the regular summer school will be in session from June 30 until August 10, and tho twentieth Lakeside Campmecting. There are abundant means of recreation, such as bathing, fishing and excursions to islands and cities. Ihe the neighboring islands and cities. Auditorium is a verr commodious and con venient structure, a "first-class hotel with 150 ' arrangements are all that can be desired. 100 acres of highly ornamented grounds, sloping from the river to a height of 1,200 feet The grounds themselves contain miles of walks and drives of rare attractiveness and picturesque views. Hundreds of differ ent species ot rare and beautiful trees, many of which are matured to be noble specimens, abound in every part. Bustle bridges over wild ravines and winding paths through avenues of overshadowing trees lead to un seen beauties.while the surrounding scenery is pot surpassed in all the Allegheny region. While the temperature is always cool at night, the difference is not so great be- tween the maximum at noon and the mini mum at midnight as to render the change uncomfortable. The region abounds In1 more and finer springs than at any point In the mountains, Laurel alone containing over 200 within the space ot a lew acres. Thaj buildings consist of main building and three cottages. They are heated by steam and lighted with gas, are well supplied with warm and cold water, bathrooms and every thing necessary to comfort and healthful ness. A spring hitrh ur on the monntaia side supplies delicious water. The sanitary . ... -7iP", Xv.'.eX : f'i 'f, ,T. "V .JVU.'L Mmr TALXYriO COACHING AT BEDFORD. physically out of sorts, while the careful matron is eacer for information as to places Vst adapted for the family, and especially the children. "What will it cost?" is the query of one and alL To ansn er these inquiries The DisPATCn instituted a thorough investigation of the resorts which are visited bv Pittsburgers or which are easy of access to its thousands of readers in Pennsyhania, Ohio and neigh boring States. The angler is informed where fishing forms one of the chief attractions, while those who are fond of social pleas ures can learn of the resorts most de loted to such enjoyments. Many prefer the temperature of the mountains, while others wish to be alongside of water. Some desire a summer hoTic fall oflife and activ ity, while others are seeking perfect quiet There are still others, too, who wish to combine several desired qualities in one resort. The question of expense enters largely into the calculations of many, especially those who contemplate a lengthy stay. For the benefit of these eager seekers for light and the information of the general public The DlsrATCir has in the past few weeks visited the various resorts and care fully prepared a compendium of their re spective claims upon attention, which Is herewith presented: which bursts forth in the vicinity of the first three. The analyses of the best au thoritics show all of these springs to possess different and valuable medicinal properties. The geological formation of the regions ex plains the assorted character of the waters. The average altitude above the ocean ex ceeds 1,000 feet. The accommodations offered to sojourners at Bedford are of a high grade, though some latitude in the matter of expense may be secured. The Bedford Springs Hotel, lo cated something more than a mile fiom town, will accommodate about 700 guests. The building proper has a half-mile of wide veranda and is supplied with all of the modern conveniences. The weekly rates range from 520 to 525, and from 572 to $90 a month. June 15 is the regular opening date. The Arandale, a little nearer the town, is another handsome and well-appointed hos telry, which can provide for several hundred visitors. It will open for the season JuneL The rates range from 512 50 to 517 50 a week, with the average midway between those figures. Those who prefer to stay in the town can secure pleasant quarters at the Hotel Waverlcy, a new house with a ca pacity of 125 guests, and having easy access to the Springs, besides full use of the water of all kinds, a fresh supply being constantly received. The Waverley weekly rates range from 510 to 511 All of these hostel ries give especial attention to their cuisine, and between them they aftord considerable choice in the matter of location and cost BEAUTIFUL BEDFORD. Tor Tears It Hag Been the Snmmer Dome or Many Phtebnrcers. "While Bedford was a summer resort of note before the days of President Polk, who passed considerable time there, it has wit nessed a transformation in recent years. It is now the home during the heated term of a large number of well-known Pittsbur" people, besides being quite a favorite with residents of the Quaker City. Manv other places are represented, but the bulk" of the patronage is drawn from the two big Penn sylvania cities. Bedlord has the advantage of combining a number of features, each of which alone CAMPING AT C0NNEAUT. The Chinees to Bo Made Aronnd Pennsyl vania's Largest Ijike. Four hours' ride lrom Pittsburg and 12 miles from Meadville, on the Meadville and Linesville Bailway, lies Conneaut Lake, the largest sheet of water m Penasylvania. It is 3 miles long and a mile across at the greatest breadth. It is a very popular place for parties from Oil City, Franklin, Youngstown, New Castle and Pittsburg. Several residents of this city have cottages there. The Iroquois Club, with 50 mem bers from Meadville and Pittsbure, has a fine clubhouse on the shore of the lake, with a full equipment of shells, working boats, canoes and a steam lannch. The L are three more of these small launches on fill THE IROQUOIS CLUB AT CONNEAUT ONE DAY'S CATCn. with good boating and fishing, pike being particularly plentiful. Many good spots for camping out can be found. CRITICAL CHAUTAUQUA. The Resort Which Makes a Feature of Intellectual Entertainment. With Chautauqua and its annual as sembly readers of The Dispatch are already lamiliar. It is expected that the coming season will be one of the most brilliant in the history of the lake. With becoming dignity the Chautauqua assembly calls its grounds Chautauqua, plain and simple. The sightly promontory across trong points is its ease of access, being only a few hours' ride from any of the big cities of the East The Mountain House and cottages have a capacicy to entertain 1,000 guests, and the rates range from 513 to 525 a week. A number of improvements are now being made around the hotel, to add to the comfort aud pleasure of the summer visitors. CAMBRIDGEBORO'S CLAIMS. A Comparatively New and Growing Health and Pleasure Resort. The little town of Carabridgeboro, 14 miles east of Meadville, and only an hour's drive from Lake Chautauqua, has been Bailroad and located on its main line, great attention has been given to securing the utmost ease of access from all the big cities of the East aud West, and insuring comfort for travelers. Deer Park and its sister resorts of Oakland and Mountain Lake Park are located on the summit of the mountain range, over 2,000 feet above the ocean level, only a few hours' ride away. This altitude insures a cool and refreshing temperature during the heighth of the heated terra. Deer Park Is beautifully endowed by nature, but art has been called upon to make it a sumptuous summer home. Par ticular heed is paid to the wishes ot the .. .rxa&Bw .foiSbJt57 M H I PI """ a k fitintnftg.,t,1,... ... ... ""V TlftWt-O 'I y7J .m!ni tutlta-'l W ll H.VnWiJ all . - -. i mm wau n'J ys-i-v.urr.-, ' UT' ' I ; iUfglfs- iTjlfl sy.. - iij s s j- 'x J--J-.- ' r: M ? j-r?G;?'? --Ztf - " r. ,:-. it. i ' " 'kyV '. 'u-t S- . X .ioryyWsC tfcv.a'r. .aB,,vuw-,, f. 'y "itvisrwafy. tWfK sf, J't SNA - ; m wm& TENNIS ON TnE BANKS OF THE BLUE JUNIATA AT BIR3IINGHA3L Hotel Tictor;, Pvt-in-Bay Is and. patronized by Pittsburgers. The hotel is surrounded by an extensive lawn, with a large grove ot native maple and beech to the south and west, and beyond an extended view of mountain scenery. The neighbor ing country is rolling and of a dry, sandy formation, thus insuring a pure, dry atmos phere, totally free from malarial influences. A number ot springs of pure water are on the premises, from which the house is sup plied. There are many beautiful drives in the vicinity, and superior trout brooks can be found by the enthusiastic angler. There are tennis courts, croquet and ball grounds on the lawn, and bowling alleys and other amusement facilities connected with the honse. The hotel structure is new and sub- rooms affords accommodations at reasonable rates, and there are 400 cottasres on the grounds, some of which are for rent. Board ing houses take care of visitors for moderate figtlres, and meals are served in the dining halls to cottagers and others tor 55 a week. The resort has been very successful in re cent years, and the outlook for this season is bright LUXURIANT LIG0NIER. A Beautiful Valley Which Is Very Popular With Plltstmrgers. Two hours' ride from Pittsburg is the picturesque town of Ligonier, located in the center of the valley of the same name, formed by the parallel ranges of the Laurel Hill and Chestnut ridgesT The ride from the Pennsylvania Bailroad station at La trobe is a magnificent one. The start is a two-mile stretch of straight track, when the train circles around the mountain's base and rushes into the valley proper. By the side of the track is the rippling stream so long known as the Loyalhanna. To the right is old Kingston forge, built on what was once an Indian footpath, and there are many spots of interest There are three trains daily from Pittsburg. At Ligonier the Frank Hotel is a modern K. Trrrrs?-7n - $wfati'- rrr-rfttZZZr-,- - j i1e,t!Jpl' A large building has been erected during the past year giving floor space of 1,500 square feet, fitted with health-weieht ma chines and two full sized bowling alleys for use of guests of the house, free ot any extra charge. Ample facilities for outdoor sports, such as lawn tennis, croquet, boating, fish ing, riding and driving to the many points ot interest in the immediate vicinity, promi nent among which are: The renowned Sink ing Spring Cave, three miles distant; Laurel Springs in one direction and Alfarata Foun tain in another, at a distance of half a mile. A little farther away the magnificent pan orama from Clymen Hauk, 1,782 feet above Trout Fisliing iWar Deer Park. PROSPECT POINT AND PLEASURE BAT, TUT-IN-BAY ISLAND. "WiWIlW sSjcffcSs: LAKESIDE, NEAR SANDUSKY, O. THE FRANK HOTEL AT LIGONIER. would be an attraction of merit The cele brated springs, the waters or which are de clared to rival or surpass those of the most noted European health resorts, of course form the foundation of the prosperity of the place. The fishing, too, both in the artificial Cale donia Lake and In the Juniata and ether JledforcCs Magnesia Spring. streams, is a subject for considerable boast ing. Then there is unlimited riding and driving, irom a solitary mountain jog to a tally-ho coaching party, through as inter esting a region as there is in the States. The bocial side of lite at Bedford adds to its pop ularity with many. Spacious ballrooms the lake, besides the regular steamers. There are plenty ot tents at the disposal of camp lug parties, and excellent meals are pro vided at the park dining halls for those who are not provided with cooking facilities. The great attraction of the place is its fishing, and, in the proper season, game of certain kinds is abundant General Passen ger Agent Sargent, of the Pittsburg, She nango and Lake Erie Bailway, has caught 23 ljl b,ass in one dav some of which reached the handsome weight of six pounds. In the fall 100 ducks have been bagged by sportsmen in a single day, while the sur rounding country is reported to abound in woodcocks, quail, snipe and grouse. The railroad company, believing that Conneaut Lake's high altitude, pleasant vicinage, pure water, attractions for fisher men and sportsmen and ease of access from Pittsburg Should make it a nnnnkr re.nrt i for this city, are preparing to make very extensive Improvements. In the near future a large hotel, the plans of which have been prepared, will afford ample ac commodations lor guests. All of the modern conveniences and facilities will be pro vided. A feature of this season will be a series of polo contests. The Little Missouri live btock farm is located on the shore of the the lake is known as Point Chautauqua, and Lakewood, Greenhurst, Bemis, Pen dergrast and Long Point are names given to various bays and capes which have developed into resorts of character and note. Lakewood, in particular, is a beauti ful city of hotels and cottages, half-hidden in a romantic grove, and commanding an expansive view ot the lake. At all of the resorts named there are nu merous hotels and boarding houses, with a m0mmm ! .sviJcJisSLj' The Sulphur Spring at Bedford. capacity reachine awav un in the ihnn. sands, and an assortment of rates calculated to meet the requirements of every purse. The Chautauqua Steamboat Company, com- fiosed of a consolidation of hitherto rival ines, has a handsome fleet on the lake, which connects with the principal trains and reaches nearly all of the points of in terest CHARMS OF CRESSON. The Noted Resort on the Summit of tho Allegheny Mountains. Just 2,300 feet above the sea-level, on the crest of the Alleghenics, is situated the Mountain House of Cresson Springs, which in recent years has acquired more than national fame as a resort for -the heated term. A great point is made of the tern perature, which even during the most torrid season is relied upon to maintain an evon degree of refreshing coolness. Great claims rapidly developing into a popular place of resort for those both on health and pleasure bent About five years ago there was dis covered in this village a mineral spring of such health-giving properties that its fame at once went abroad, so that now the name of Cambridge is a household word in many homes in this and other States. The waters of this spring, nairied for its discoverer the "Gray Mineral Spring," are noted for their quick curative effects. Shortly after the discovery of the virtues of this mineral water a mammoth hotel was erected for the accommodation of guests. Entrance to Pine Heights' Inn. fair sex, from the more elderly matrons to the amusement-loving belles of the season. In the evenings a superior orchestra floods the parlors and ballroom with strains which keep time with the flying feet The exten tive piazzas offer tempting nooks where twilight reigns. In the morning a great swimming pool, with competent instructors, tempts those who enjoy the water. During the day there are cycling and ridlne par ties, and the ample grounds afford facilities for all outdoor amusements. Forthose fond of fishing and boating there is a charming lake made by the damming of the Little Tough river, where trout and black basi await the wiles of the angler. There are interesting rambles without end. Kor are the requirements of the children neglected. The delightful old forest is right at ine aoors ot the hotel, and its nooks are just such as the little ones revel in. In the evenings or during rainy weather the wide porches afford an ample play-ground. The orchestra is olten at their disposal, and the stantially built, with spacious porches and parlors, and every modern convenience. The weekly rates at the Maple Springs Park Hotel range from S10 to 52L The Bel mont House, a lew hundred feetaway, and under the same management, is a commo dious hostelry, with accommodations at somewhat lower figures. The two houses combined have a capacity to entertain up ward of 300 guests. The Lloyd Springs Hotel, located at the railroad station, can take care of perhaps 80 more. Ebensburg has long been the summer home of a num ber ot well-known residents of Allegheny county. ELLWOOD'S ENTICEMENTS. The Kew Resort Right at tho Gates of rlttsbm-g. Only a year or two ago Ellwood, though only 40 miles from Pittsburg, was practi cally unknown to residents of this city. Now. however, it Ts reached by three rail- house in every sense of the word, making an enjoyable summer home for a large num ber of Allegheny county people. Ample bathing facilities, bowling alleys, baseball grounds and tennis courts furnish abundant sources of amusement for the guests. There is good fishing, particularly for trout, in the many mountain streams, and the abundance of game in forest and field makes it an in- teresting region for sportsmen. The eleva tion is such as to insure a cool and bracing atmosphere. There are many pleasant drives in the surrounding country, and at Frank's Hotel special attention is paid to the equine accommodations. A large addition to the hotel, containing an ample ballroom,is now about completed. The hotel rates range from 510 to 517 50 a week, with special rates for families and tide, a view comparatively unknown to the tourist, but excelled by few in Pennsyl vania. The inn will be open for summer guests on June 21. The weekly rates range from 510 to 515, with special arrangements for families or parties contemplating a pro longed stay. Birmingham is about four hours' ride from Pittsburg, and one of the advantages of the resort is that a dozen ex press trains stop there daiiy. Particular attention is paid to the cuisine of the establishments. The arrangements for the supply and entertainment of horses, and the driving and riding are made a feature. PICTURESQUE PUT-IN-BAY. The Island Now Beln Developed In an Elaborate Manner. Put-in-Bay Island is situated in the midst of a group of islands in Lake Erie, 60 miles from Detroit, 40 miles from Toledo, 23 miles from Sandusky, CO miles from Cleveland, and is reached daily by mag nificent lines of steamers from each of these points. It was the scene of Commodore Perry's famous naval battle. In later years Pnt-in-Bay has become somewhat noted as a summer resort. Its natural advantages have long been recoenized. Its magnificent scenery (a combination of land and water pictures), absolutely pure air and water, bracing atmosphere and cool breezes, with its superb boating( bathing and fishing, and perfect accessibility from every direction, IfiSB'iiliSi 111 LI 1 If tl.li.LHLI 11 LI I 111 I III 111 II i:iJLUI.rjLtl1IM ." M Til I I I II I II 1 1 HI III I l llll" 111 1 II HI Mill lllll ll 1 1 111 1 1 I II 1 1 1" I i I "'SSHBIIIK?!,:UMS' tS f?, Hotel Oliver, Ellwood. tt if" MAPLE SPRINGS PARK HOTEL, EBENSBURG. Since the erection of the commodious Hotel Biverside the constant increase of its pa tronage has been such as to necessitate the yearly adding on of a new wing, so that at the present time the capacity ot the hotel is about 400, and scarcely is'there a time during the summer season when night finds a vacant bed in the house. The country surrounding Cambridge is a veritable garden, insuring pleasant drives in all directions, and the bracing atmos phere is one ot the fine features of this children's dances are events of the season. The Deer Park and Oakland hotels will open for the summer on June 22. The for mer has a capacity of 450, while the latter will accommodate 350 guests. The rates range trom 500 to 590 a month, and 515 to 521 a week. Water from the celebrated Boiling spring is piped to the hotel and ex clusively used there. Two new cottages are now in progress of erection, and other improvements are being made. Although Deer Park and Oakland are road systems, a pretty town has sprung into existence and the handsome Hotel Oliver affords agreeable entertainment for numer ous guests. Ellwood introduces itself to the visitor most pleasantly. The neat little station; back of it, an eighth of a mile of well-kept lawn, gradually rising to the broad knoll where stands the hotel, shad owed by the grand old oaks of the parks be hind it Of course, Hotel Oliver has the usual amusements of a summer resort, but these are forgotten when once Glen Park has been seen, with its 4UU acres ot magnihcent gorge. The surrounding country abounds in pleas ant drives. Among the low hills there is a great variety ot quiet, pastoral scenery. The clay soil makes a hard, smooth road, which is especially adapted to bicycling. At Slippery Bock, a mile or so away, there is fishing for the sportsmen and boating for the oarsmen. One claim made for the place is that it is so near Pittsburg that a business man can keep his family at the Hotel Oliver and run out every evening. Me. MePherson, ot Pittsburg, is now putting an electric line over the Baltimore and Ohio tracks so that more frequent trips can be made to Ellwood Junction. A lew miles away is picturesque Bock Point, the favorite picnic grounds of the Pennsylvania lines west of Pittsburg, where every weei thousands ot merry pleasure- nOTEL RIVERSIDE, CAMBRIDGEBOKO. children. The hotel will be open from June 1 to October 1. A telegraph office is located in the building, and the mail and other fa cilities ot communication are very com plete. A few miles from Ligonier and on the way there i3 the favorite picnic ground of Idlewild, with its artificial lake, tennis courts, ball grounds and other facilities for insuring a pleasant day. An observatory is now being erected on the top of OH Sentinel, the mountain in the background. PINE HEIGHTS' POINTS. A Pleasant Spot on the Eastern Slope of the AUeghcnles. Three miles east of Tyrone, on the main line of the Pennsylvania Bailroad, is the little town of Birmingham, which was laid out in 1797 by John Cadwallader, and was quite a noted place in the days ot stage coaches. Pine Heights Inn is beautifully situated high up on the mountain side over looking the, Blue Junction, surrounded by 1 combine to make it a natural resort of the) Central, Western and Southwestern States. The Put-in-Bay Hotel Company, realizing that Put-in-Bay has all the advantages and attractions to make it a great pleasure re sort, and believing that to commence right was the surest way to success, determined to build a hotel so large, magnificent and elegant in all its proportions and fittings, that it would at once attract the attention and command the patronage of the better class of people of all the vast territory tributary thereto. Hotel Victory is COO feet long by 400 feet deep, covering nearly six acres ot ground. Its main portion surrounds a court ,500 feet square. The main diniug room is capable ot seating 1,000 persons. The hotel con tains COO guen chambers, grand parlors, with numerous private parlors and re ception rooms, and a large amusemeut hall with stage and necessary adjuncts for the entertainment and amusement of "uests a private library, reading room and'billia'rd room lor ladies. It will be fitted and fur nished throughout with every modern im provement for the comfort and convenience of guests. This great hotel is now in cours .ak&ttitt' ni Kii r ihi i fc 1 1 irrifffiiMnfiTiMrifiirri iiriii i n .r i nn'i afefiVrffir --' iraTirir itiiirimiirii irrirTiii -jiiMiiiasi r tiiiTTTiWi rn niiaiii nia iii n i liiiniiir iiiiiitfiiiiMMow gri rnr nr iniwa tAry.-i. L 1 'A 3 1 .- JTrS
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