Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-07-12
SALUBRIoUS SARATOGA.
Some Skips on the Outside and Peeps
Wrnin-The Man of Comparisons and
Contrasts-where to Live at the Swell
Watering Place.

Special Correspondence ofthe Register.
SARATOGA, n. Y, July 10.-There are cer-
tain inevitables at Saratoga. Among them
is the comparison fend. He never sees
anything by positives; he knows nothing
about the superlative; in fact, he sees moth
ing as good in itself, but give him foil or
a contrast and he goes into ecstasies Of de-
scription. We met him. In response to
his salutation, This isn't much like yes
terday morning" we replied, at is de-
lightful here" eyes; but it is very differ
ent from Lake George"
Attempting to meet him on his own
ground we yentured: Then you like
Lake George?" Eyes; but it isn't bit
like Newport" He continued: "Did you
ever notice the tire nlendous difference be-
tween Newport and Saratoga" Our ans
wer was that we "ntver heard it contrasted
so emphatically" He pulled out OF his
vest pocket poetic scrap, which he said
was originals it was newspaper clip
ping we saw that he was correct-and that
it expressed his mind exactly
That Master OF Companions
shall be gratified:
.saratoga and Newport, you've seen em?"
Said Charley, one morning 10 Joe;
"Pray tell me the difference between 'em,
For bother my wig II know"
ouoth Joe, {" Tis the easiest matter
At once to distinguish the two;
At one you 60 into the water,
At the other 1t goes Into yom"
We had the temerity to open our moGt.h
once after that: THE United States is bet
ter than any thing they Nave in Newport"
YES" he said, .'but let me tell you the
coming hotel is the won that won the glory
in the earlier days Congress Hall is com.
ing on tremendously. Clement has got
the real hotel notion. He is now keeping
a tip-top house. and he has the ambition
in him to have the best-kept hotel in Sara
toga. He's good fellow, and has the best
location in the Springs" He was level
headed tourist, and quite accurate in his
judgments, but he could not open his head
without drawing a comparison by contrast.
From Congress Park, with its rare beau
ties and delightful pavilion, it was nat
ural and
Easy saunter
to the Columbian, situated neither in hol-
low nor on hill, but striking that happy
mean of location so attractive to many OF
the ITeQueuUeIS VI OdIdtO6a. ihC SViuh
bian overlooks Congress Park and enjoys
all Of its musical privileges, near at hand.
The Columbian has no inside rooms, all
its appurtenances being adapted to COM
fort and enjoyment. A new cafe, addi-
tiopal bathrooms. and other changes await
the patrons who haye found the Columbian
a desirable resort. II one is looking for
Charming Family Retreat
that is not a hotel he VIII find il in the
Huestis House. This is truly one of the
most recherche institutions in Saratoga,
kent in the selectest manner and delightful
for all summerers OF refined taste. II is
located on Broadway, abutting in Windsor.
New rooms have been added, single and en-
suite, and the general arrangement 10 ad-
mirable. The ''lounging room" with its
rare fitting Of fireplace, richly tiled, with
projecting chimney, and felicitous furnish
ing. il a special feature Of this house. A
cosy chiIdren's plsy-room Is set away by
itself and, in every respect the whole
establishment wears that air of complete
and lu xurious repose which is best cal
cuiated 20 invite the loiterer. The Wander
bilt family tarry here, and for Is years Mrs.
Huestis has maintained the excellent repu-
tation Of the house.
Under the same ownership is the Lin
wood Hotel, conducted by Mrs. Van Deu-
en-. This house is situated just opposite
he Windsor. oocupyings most desirable
ite. The entire front Of the establish
ment Is new and the whole house has been
rebuilt An odd and attractive architec-
ural feature is the front door, whose glass
panels show the triumphs of antique and
rolled cathedral combinations.