10 THE SCR ANTON TRIBUNE-SATURDAY, JULY 2, 1808. IDEAL BEAUTIES The Charming Summer Resort on 'the D., L. and W. Railroad. A Lively Season Is Looked For Here Joseph Jef ferson First Interpreted Rip Van Winkle Wil Iard Spenser and His 'Little Tycoon. ' Mount Pocono, Jiipwj 31. TUn Pocono Mountains have long rnJoycJ a reputation for heallb fulncM tinsui passed by nny sec tion of the country. All the-conditions of cllmntc, atmosphere and natural resources combine to sus tain this claim. Tho mountains rise to ft prc.it holRht, ovrrtopplnB by thous ands of foot the lowlands, wluro dis ease and pestilence aro bred. The sea son or IMS opens July R. Mount Pocono Is "Ituntcd on the Del awaie, Lackawanna and 'Western rail road, 3fl miles from Seranton, 110 mile fro;n New York, 131 from Philadelphia, fjid la. 2,000 feet above the level of the pea. It Is a spur of that vast chain which penetrates the Atlantic states from the Catskllls to the Mack nioun- TRINITY tains, In North Carolina. From the eminence, wheie a hand some depot has been elected, the view Is one .if wondrous beaut J. Twenty miles east the Blue nidge bounds the lmrlzon, and the ahrupt breuk at the Delaware Water Gnp gives a gllmps-e ot the vast legion beyond, where hill upon hill rolls away, llkn great broken billows of fotvst, em bellished by Intei spersed Islands of farms. The mountain ft out Is ruggedly seamed and scarred with deep rcces bes, valleys and gulches, down which trickle, ruih and leap the spilng-fed trlbutaileg of the AiMlomlnk andof Po cono creek. Hero and thete bold hpurs project far out from itn front, like sal lnts of a Spanish fortress: the noblest of these Is Pocono Knob, to the west, whose sun-klsscd summit sternly frowns on the landscape below. In tins same, direction wo behold Swift water creek, mennderlng with erratic rymmetry. Its beautiful crystal waves harmoniously kissing Its filnged banks, making glatl the heart of the trout fisherman. A TRINITY OF HLKSSINGS. Superb climate, pure air and pure water form the tilnlty of blessings which have made the Pocono famous. The summer temperature Is not only far lower than that of ordinary high giound, but It possesses u freshness and bracelness which seem Intensified by the cheeriness of the sky and tho translucency of the atmosphere. In vlgorntlon Is the prime constituent of every breeze nnd the glow of health appears responsive to tho touch of ev ery mountain born zephyr. The mornings and evenings are pe culiarly delightful, and even In mid summer blankets ate indispensable por tions of ono's bed covering, and as twilight falls the older people gather round the crackling fires In the great open fire-places of tho hotels. The change of temperature Is noticeable the Instant one sets foot on the ground, nnd the beneficial results manifest theni telves, as soon as the system becomes Impregnated with the subtle Influence of the mountain air. The results aro particularly notjceablo In the case of persons suffering from prostrations, due to overwork, care or Illness. In fo'mnlri yields at once, the demon ot itiulaiiu.-vanl.shps. .hay fever lots go Its hold when the genius of the air breathes upon It, and the sufferer from ;weaj ;Un'$urjnes to 'health and vigor un W rfvlvjbb bieath of the sweet mountain winds. :: JOSEPH JEFFERSON. -Persons of nntlonal distinction year ly visit the Pocorto, today Joseph Jef 'ferson and his two sons ure casting lines In Kwlfjwater creek, accompa nied .byi Ed. Hooker, sr.. and John Hamblln. both hotelmen, the latter a relative" of the celebrated uctor; Mr. Hooker a lifelong friend. It was here Jefferson, thirty-nine years ago, gave hliflistr,ehearBal of "Rip Vnn Winkle" In1 nn old red barn, which, until ro nertlly, rented xn a knoll overlooking Paradlfle- Valley. "I was thirty-two at the time," Bald Mr. Jefferson, turning to Tho Tribune man, his gray eyes pparkllng with the fire of youth. "1 had $20 In bank and two sulta of dpUics. , Mr. Hooker here was the first man to criticise my Interpretation of nip Van, Winkle, which lie did so vprelyJlVfiugh hbneatly. .'Iy -first ap pearancn was In Philadelphia at the old Walnut Btreet theatre, where the place was given before a crowded play hobse.'' Mr. Jefferson arrives here ev ery spring unout May 1, remaining two mnnthesyiihen. hcrgoea to bis Hummer home at Ilurznrd's Ray, The time touched thwpfan takes erpeclnl delight in describing the WWM-'t -&-, :,f-f: jv-' "2feiS OF MOUNT P0C0N0 bcautles of Pocono, to which reference Is made In his biography, written by himself, n copy -of which he yesterday presented to Dr. Slcc. On the lly leaf he penned: Juno :., 1SDS, My Dear Dr. Slec: Please accept this book as a remem brance of our pleasant time on Swift water. Accept my cordial regards, and give a kiss for me to that dear little boy. J. Jefferson, OTHEII VISITORS. Hoio, on the shady bridge spanning Swlftwatcr creek, Wlllaid Spencer got the- Inspiration which created "The Little Tycoon," fifteen years ago. Here also, ten yeais later, hts "Princess Uonnlo" was conceived. This well known playwright comes to Pocono jvery yenr. Ho la a tlrcloin mountain cll-nber, and on f.nc morn ings "nay by seen wnlk'na along the Sullivan Koad, which follows exactly the" line f march taKu.i by "JpiitT.il Sullivan on his way t avenge the Voiii1iik massacre In 1773, at which time "the terrified survivors fled to the Wllkos-ltarro mountains, nnd to the wild virgin forest of the Pocono beyond." The 'youngest old couple" that nn nunlly lsit Mount Pocono Is Andrew Heasoner and hl admirable wife, whose home Is at East Orange, Is. J. CHURCH. He Is superintendent of thr Dela ware, Lackawanna and "Westcrn'3 Morris and E.scx division, with head quarters at Hoboken, N, J and Is a remarkably well preserved man In his eighty-second year. Mrs. Reasoner Iri a woman of superior type and Is n (iinrnilng entertainer. Her collec tion of diamonds Is the finest ever seen at this place. Her husband was Identified with the Lackawanna long before the old broad-guaged railroad was changed to standard guage. He Is a man of supeib Intellectual qualities, of engaging appeal ance, and of gra cious and becoming manners. He has a pleasant and cheerful magnetism that attracts persons, nnd ho controls his friends by a thoughtfulnes-s that Is not superficial nor nffected. During the week they entertained Mrs. F. L. Crane, of Scranton, who Is highly re Raided by them. Among other Scran tonians who visit Mount Pocono are Judge R. W. Archbald, Hon. E. N. Wlllard, E. G. Coursen, A. H. Coursen, A.-13. Malr and Dr. Frey. TRINITY CHURCH. The pastor Is Rev. Dr. Battln, of Philadelphia, who gives his services gratuitously during the season. The guests of tho Wlscasset and of hotels noith of the railroad aie the live liest workers in the church, which was elected In ISOfi, nnd is eight minutee walk from the Wlscasset. Servlcra aie held on Sundays and holy days from THE WISCASSET. the middle of June to the middle of October. The Mount Pocono circulat ing library, established for the benefit of Trinity church, a located at tho Wlscasset under tho management ot a committee of ladles, and consists of over 600 volumes. THE FOREST HOUSE. The Forest House, conducted by John Hamblln, Is situated four miles east of the station, and was first opened in IfeSR. It Is located In a pretty spot where cool, refreshing breezes are nev er lacking. A fine lawn surrounds tho house, dotted with numerous shade ties, shrubbery bushes and. various flower beds. The Forest House farm, consisting of over one hundred acres, In abundant with fruits of all kinds; tho vegetables, butter, cream and eggs nre taken from the farm dally; a hint to those appreciating a good table. The hotel shows a marked Improvement over last seahon, both Inside and out. through tho efforts of decorators nnd painters. The looms are urranged sin- Ely or ensulto as required: nre light, airy, pleasant nnd well furnished. The forest Ip not alone a place of pleas- Vn .. - . .Tn m.imMnm. w . j , . .-.i " . J ? ST , . . rrrrt - in "s-J:: ' J-I'i?ffCT-FSR-5 sC-issS-JSiJ THE SWIFTWATER. urr; those who come to seek the mild er rrcrcatlnn:i or to enjoy rest and re pose, nre Just as well taken caie of. An excillfiit stable Is nttnehed, with first class nrcommoilntlons for board ers, beside the tegular livery. THE PIONEER SWIFTWATER. Finely situated on the banks of Swlftwatcr creek, three miles from the station. Is The Swlftwnter, which has enterod upon Its twenty-seventh sea son under tho same management. This houso wn established by Col. Aithur Maglnness, who came hither nt the close of the rebellion, for his health, which he recovered within a year. The main buildings of Swlftwnter, dating back ocr one hundred years, were used as n Wayside Inn for the weary stage travelers In "Ye Olden Tyme," nnd many a romnnee clusters about Its en virons. The buildings have, however, been thoroughly modernized nnd brought up to date, with ample heating appliances for the Spring nnd Fall months, great open fire plnces In the parlors, reading and smoking looms, and Improved sanitary plumbing, baths, etc. A new kitchen has been built apart for the house, lite-proof In Its construction, with stone walls, ce ment lloois, and slate roof, eliminating the dancer and concern usually felt about this portion of a summer resort, when all the buildings are under one roof. Improved chemical fire extin guishers have been placed throughout the structures. The tables are supplied with fresh vegetables, fruits nnd milk from Swlftwatcr farm. The long, cool dining hnll is on the first floor con tiguous to the water's edge, from which tho ever present and grateful breeze awoeps In. Each table Is In charge of a icjular trained waiter nnd Is kept scrupulously neat and tastefully ar ranged. The silver plate is invariably resplendnnt and the glass .and china polished till they nre like new. Swift water's table china Is In constant use. Nothing gives a table si greater air of refinement than beautiful China and It Is this characteristic' which so pre-eminently distinguishes Swlftwnter tables from those of the average hotel dining room. One hundred acres of grand old forests of oak, pine nnd hemlock sur round the house. Pocono's Biological Laboratories, wheie vaclno Is made for the United States army, ure located near Swlftwatcr, nnd are a constant source of enjoyment to visitors, to whom the hand of welcome Is ever ex tended. The medical stnte convention will be held at Swiftwater Julv 14, when Pennsylvania physicians will have an opportunity of inspecting these laboratories owned by Dr. Slee, who Is the official weather observer of Monroe county. POCONO MOUNTAIN HOUSE. Much of Mount Tocono's success ns a summer resort Is due to Edward R. Hooker, the hustling pioprletor of Po. cono Mount-iln houec. He bears a striking resemblance to Chauncey M Depow and when Isitlns Gotham Is often taken for tho genial president of thu Now York Central railroad. Mr. Hooker was born In Cortland county. N. Y. doing to Trenton, N. J at an early nge, he began work In a dry goods bouse, ns clerk. He soon branch ed out hlmsell, meeting with unusual success. In less than ten years he con trolled four dry goods stores In the city of Trenton, all of which he sold at an Immense profit, In 1876, a year later ho tame here with the purpose of purchasing a farm. He bought several hundred acres. This place was then known as Forks station, a few small houses on the hill overlooking tho track, no passenger trains stopping here at the time. When Mr. Hooker conceived the Idea of building a huge hotol on the Pocono mountains, he went to New York and laid his plans beforo Samuel Sloan, president of the Delaware, Lack awanna and Western.' He explained whnt Improvements were essential to the success of such nn enterprise Mr. Sloan held n consultation with Mr. W. K. Hallfctcad, which resulted, In a new depot and other Improvements. The Pocono Mountain House Is n. revelation. It Is without question one of the largest Inland hotels In the coun try. It was built mainly for the pur pose of giving to professional nnd sal. arlcd men a comfortable, rrnsonnblo-ln-prlc resort for themselves and fam ilies. The photograph of the Mountain House gives come Idea of Its dimen sions. It will accommodate 320 gnesti. Jt Is a spot whore the tired man or woman can withdraw for the time be ing from the world with Its glare nnd bustle nnd noise nnd hent, a quiet, soothing, repuseful retreat, where on5 i"' I.-iifrr. PX-fWA-r,; J2422'2S: can rest and recreate at the same time. It Is surrounded by a beautiful p.irk of over four hundred acres, divid ed Into lawn-s and groves, whoe bal samic odors perfume the air, the mcr cuiy rarely rising above SO degrees In August. There are over 17,000 square feet of piazzas, measuring fully a quarter of a mile in a straight line, three cottages In connection with the house, for thore desiring the quiet of a cottage with the convenience of n ho tel. Western Union telegraph office In hotel. The most modern sanitary sys tem has been put In, and the drainage EDWARD C. HOOKER. Is pronounced by experts to be the most complete of nny summer hotel in the land The water supply Is from the celebrated "Pocono ' springs, cold and clear as crystal. The cuisine Is In charge of an expcrlcncecl French chef GALLEN'S. im foiij" "him J Ah glue $0 85 X Serge O , Suits, - w Men's Suits, Handsomely t M - $ Buys better than others sell for $8.00. i ( f ) i -wn' i li I ll l li i 4-H A most beautiful line of Fancy Cheviots.Cassimeres J and all the latest fabrics. X Hundreds somely fitting. PENN CLOTHING t 137 and will please the most fastidious epi cure. Vegetables, dairy products, poul try, etc., are furnished by the farm, ndjacent to, and owned by the pro pi letors; nn.l the New Yoik and Phila delphia markets supply tho delicacies of tho season. Tho hotel nnd cottages are sot In a apnclous lawn, laid out In tennis courts, croquet and base ball grounds. Boating. Thero ! n well ap pointed billiard room. One large par lor Is reserved for reading nnd conver sation. Hall room 50x25, with hard wood floor. Orchestra furnMies music three times a day. A good livery Is connectt-d with the house, beside n rid ing school of fifteen hoiscs. the charges being moderate. The parlors ure the embodiment of quiet luxury. Comfort ably and well furnished In perfect taste, with a piano nnd books nnd other home-like attractions. There Is not a room In the house In which tnBto nnd rare have not been used In tho fur nishing. Soft carpets and neat wall papers; the windows aro bung with draping curtains, as well ns the rcgu lor spring blinds. The season closes November 1. THE WISCASSET. An Ideal type of tho home-like hotel is the 'peaceful and refined Wlscasset, which blooms out this yenr with many noticeable Improvements. The accom modations nre limited to 150 guests, nnd there Is nothing which will strike either the eye or the car ns other than In good table. From the time the vis itor steps through the main entrance and bis foot sinks noiselessly Into the soft carpet of the reception salon, he Is Impressed by tho nlr of refined quiet and domesticity which pervades the place. This reception parlor, which also comprises the office, is the key note to the entire house. Handsome Wilton carpets nnd rugs cover the floor: printings nnd engravings nre scattered with becoming tnste about the walls. The furniture Is rest-lnvlt-Ing and made for comfort. The pro prietor of Wlscasset, Mr. Howard A. Chase, Is the wealthy owner of the celebrated Chase Nurseries nt Geneva. N. Y. Mr. I. D. Ivlson Is mnnager of tho hotel, this being his fifth season. The house Is well located, commanding a line vIpw of mountain, forest and valley. The extensive grounds, cover ing sevprnl hundred acres, are well wooded, yellow pine predominating. The song of the nightingale and the thrush continually trills on the sum mer nlr, pretty fountains ripple music ally, gorgeous fiowers on the broad lawn charm the vision, sending per fumed messages from their beautiful leaves. The tennis courts, delightfully situated In a grove of spreading oaks, are of turf that Is smooth and firm. Art has done much, nature more, to beautify Wlscasset. The shivering ns pen, the graceful elm, tho tall, flower ing chestnut can also be seen to great perfection. The walks are numerous nnd beautiful. The favorite, perhaps, leads past the tennis courts to the sum mer house on tho Bluffs, thence to Point Sunrise, passing Indian Rock, a curious conglomerate boulder, left on a lodge of slate by glaciers which once covered this region. From this en chanting spot, the path lends nt an easy grade down to the orchard, thence across to the lower bluffs overlooking the vnlloy, which In turn Is reached by Ludwig's Stairway. At the foot of this stairway, Elfin Glnde, carpeted with ferns and loofed bv spreading butternuts; beyond, Wlscasset Pool, a beautiful sheet, teeming with speckled trout, Its banks fringed with rhododen dron bushes nnd shaded by hemlock, birch and pine. Hero begins the ro mantic Rhododendron Walk, a broad moss-carpeted path. These thousands of rhododendron bushes covered with delicate blossoms, each, as it breaks and opens Its pink shaded treasure of PENN CLOTHING II SB I Of High Grade Clothing has given us more popularity than any selling we have ever attempted. Wise buyers of Clothing have quickly appreciated the difference between the Black & Meyer stock of Rochester-made Clothing and the ordinary kind usually offered. This offer gives you an opportunity of enjoying the hot weather in a cool, comfortable, well-made Suit that will cost you about one-half what others would charge you for the same class of goods. H - H4 - - H'4 - H - H - - H't - x 4.85 $ X Buys better than others sell for $10. t -H-H- j44 - 4 - M - M $ Buys better than others qpII for S18. of elegant Busi- . .H - t - - "t - t - t - - f ness Suits; hundreds of J $ beautiful Dress Suits.hand- i tailored, perfect X Buy! the besf,in th5 mar" X that tailors ' " T lof. nc nrrA nc nth Arc T X sell for --M-M--H-- and 139 PENN AVENUE. I i..... i " i rmt .. ii ii TT- i . . n i. ! mi. .. i i i mi 1 " POCONO MOUNTAIN HOUSE. bloom, forming a perfect bouquet In exquisite contrast to the wealth of dark green behind, making the path during the month of June a dnlnty vlsta-plcture, worthy the brush of a Rauhael.. The house Is heated throughout with steam, nnd lias ample parlors, sitting rooms, smoking rooms blllard room, dancing room, and children's play room. The Interior Is finished In na tural wood. Tho sleeping rooms, com fortably and tnstefully furnished, nre largo and airy. There aro several suites with private bath. The sani tary arrangements are of the latest and most npproved system, and there Is an abundant supply of pure water on every door, Wlscasset spring water Is used. In purity nnd effica cious qunlltles It llvals many of the most celebrated waters. It Is brought In rustless nnd tasteless pipes from the springs, where tho water bolls up through the white sand bottom at a rate of fifty gallons a minute, to the reservoir on Wlscasset Heights, from whence It Is convoyed to the house clear, cool and sparkling. Lake Wls casset, covering about ten ncrcs, In thp valley two miles below the Wlscasset, has been fully stocked with English brown trout, many of which have at tained a weight of from three to five pounds. SMITH'S LIVERY. This enterprise was started by the Into L. T. Smith, one of the Pocono pioneers, who came here soon after the Lackawanna road was built and bought several hundrc-d acres of ground, which were developed by men under Mr. Smith's personal direction. Since his death, Inst January, the livery busi ness hns been carried on by his wife, who possesses rare business foresight. The uttendants nt Smith's Livery sparo no pains to extend tho best possible, service to customers, nnd ns a result of such exertions have built up a rapidly Increasing patronage. Those who wish to hire a good horse, an ea"sy carriage and In fact a stylish and presentable turnout should givu Smith's stables n call. John J. Niland. PEACOCK PETTICOATS, Why nn Author's Dnushler Did Not Cnugrntulnto Him. Beckford, author of the once famous "Vatherk," nnd his daughter possessed extraordinary vocal ylfts, says the Ar gonaut. The father took It Into his head to practice In a hack room the shrill cry of a peacock. He had noticed that when one peacock screamed an other on the opposite side of the house generally screamed In defiance. At last, AND SHOE HOUSE. MEYER K Tailored, Perfect Fitting. M - M - 4 - 4 - M - 44M - - M - M - - - 4 $ 8.85 -f Buys better than others sell for $15. X X, - M - M - M44 - HH4H4 0.85 Hundreds of Suits with coats lined throughout with silk, vest backs of silks, the fabrics of the - H - H - - H - t1"H - f 13.85 I Worsteds and rich Cassi t meres; the kind of goods 4- $22 and up. tior$tf. 4 - 44 - 44-M4-i444-f4444-f H--H-ftf-K-H- AND SHOE HOUSE,! believing himself proficient, he gave )iit peacock cry, hiding himself behind tree. To his great delight the pea eick on the opposite side of th.c lawn screamed defiantly. Immediately after this, which occurred Just before break fast, he came Into the breakfast room, saying with triumph to his daughter: "And, Susan, the other peacock answered me." To his great annoy ance his daughter burst Into a fit qf lnughter. Rather provoked at this, he said: "Well, I think you might have congratulated me." And then, though still hardly able to spenk for laughing, she said: "Why, papa, I was the pea cock that answered you!" MEMORANDUM CLOCK. It Helps the llusy Mull to ICorp Ills Appointments. An Englishman has Invented a mem orandum clock, which will doubtless prove very valuable to the busy busi ness man, who Is eternally forget ting hla appointments, etc. A mechanism Is provided whereby the clock can be "loaded," as It were, with memorandum, which will only come Into sight when the precise moment at which they are timed to appear arrives. Thus, by glancing at the clock, the busy man can tell at a glance what Is to be done next. LATEST WARTIME CONCEITS. July NotcHIcs in llitttom, Hucklu mill the Like. From the Philadelphia Record. The latest variation of the aimy button says the Jewelers' Weekly, Is one with a hinged top, suitable for containing a pho tograph. A new garter buckle Is a sliver or gilt shield with crossed musket and American and Cuban tings flying from the barrels. A martini umbrella handle Is In Imita tion of a sword hilt of gold or silver decorated with patriotic designs. A patriotic ring consists of three rows of sapphires, diamonds and rubles, form ing the national colors. A patriotic silver spoon design Is the American flag enameled In the bowl, with the coats of arms of the various states of the Union on the handle. A very pretty huckle Is a silver gilt square with an enameled picture of the Maine and the American and Cuban flags. t A lace pin design, with a United Sta'es and British flags crossed, and the staves connected by a wreath, Is one of the lat est of the war novelties. GALLEN'S. All-Wool R 2.75t Bike Suits, 4--H- - H - - f - H' - f very finest make to order i f? i ( V N A; I y" 1 s I f II f ( i
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