New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-27
no LIQUOR IN THE PARKS.
RESTRICTIONS OF THE RA1NEs ACT.


GUESTS AT THE CASINO. MGowN's PASS TAVERN
AND THE CLARFMONT WILL HAVE TO GO DRY
There is provision in the Raines law which Tor
bids the issue OF Ranes license for the sale OF
liquors wines beer in any building which is pub
lie property. II this clause should be enforced lit
orally. and II steps taken at Albany to alter
this restriction It may be impossible for the lessees
OF the Casino and McGowns Pass Tavern In Cen
trail Park. and the lessee of the Claremont to sell
even a bottle OF beer claret or champagne with
dinner any other meal at any one OF those
places even on a weekday The three buildings
the Casino McGown's Pass Tavern and the Clare
mcnt-are all owned by the city. II the proh-bi-
ton OF the Raines law is construed literally and
enforced vigorously great Inconvenience will be
caused to every person who desires to take meal
at any Of the three restaurants. and who
wishes TO drink wine or beer with his dinner or
luncheon or supper. Moreover. 1t would be i'm
possible .or the of the three places 10 carry
on the business under such restrictions. They
could not make any profit II they are not allowed
to sell liquors wines, or beer. at any time and
In any circumstances.
The Casino In Central Park has been managed
for many years by Isidor Isaac who Is very popu-
lar and has a great many friends. Mr.. Isaac has
shown rare skill In managing the establishment,
and has given sa ;sfaction every one who goes
10 the Casino He has proved that he is a manager
Of exceptional ability and the Casino during all
the years in which It has been under his charge
has been conducted in a manner 10 win general
approval and general liking McGowns Pass Tav-
ern is under the management OF Gabriel Case. wide
" known as "Gabe' Case. who formerly kept a
hotel in Jerome-ave above the Harlem River
McGown's Pass Tavern Is also well managed
Edward s. Stokes had the lease of the Claremont
for several years; but the Park Commissioners
few weeks ago awarded The lease TO Ralph a.
Gushee. who intends to reopen the place after Lent
for. no u
and supported by a large number Of prominent ana
influential NEWCOMERS. He has the qualities neces-
sary for brilliant In managing the Claremont
but II certain that If the Raines legislation should
make II impossible to sell any wines at the three
places referred to, Mr. Isaac. Mr. Case and Mr.
Gushee will all be anxious 10 give up business IN
the parks entirely and to have nothing more to do
with the restaurants. Much public Inconvenience
would be caused and hosts OF visitors to the parks
would be keeniy disappointed If the Casino. Nc
Gowns Pass Tavern and Claremont should all be
closed on account of the Raines law on pleasant
day IL Is delightful drive in Central Park 10 the
Casino where a tempting breakfast or dinner may
be enjoyed. This is also true of McGowns fass
Tavern. and the drive or ride a-wheel to an; ana
from Claremont affords superb Views OF the Hudson
River and IS one OF the most delightful and at
tractlve drives to be found anywhere In the world
II the Casino and MciOwns Pass Tavern ana
Clarcmont should all be closed. there would be
bitter complaint from people who have been eT x
pectng TO enjoy the opportunity this year as IN
previous years 10 drive TO OF the three restau-
rants and take breakfast or luncheon, dinner OF
supper The recreations that have been much
priced by IAN army OF New Workers vii, be cur
tailed and in;erfered with seriously II the Raines
legislation to amend its provisions Is adopted at
Albany.
Colonel S. " r. Cruger, president Of the Park
Board is still in Florida. In Ills absence. yes,erday
a reporter of The Tribune had a short talk with
smith Ely. an exMayor OF the city and member
Of the Park Board Mr. r, Ely, who wa seen at his
I'VE do not propose to test the new law. our pur-
pose is simply to obey It. | do not know what the
~ the RainpS law l have not read
the law The principal requirement OF 4, seems TO
be that $500 shall be the license fee Another provi
days The law will apply TO the Casino and 10 Nc
Gowns Pass Tavern The license for the Clare
mont Hotel which has been rented TO Mr. Gushee
will not go into effect until May !. SO long as the
$500 license fee shall be paid these places In the
parks and the provisions of the license are carried
out the Park Commissioners will have only 70
execute the provisions of the law. All that We shall
do will be to execute the law.