New-York tribune., 1897-06-13
IN F4R.FAMED SARATOGA.
AN UNCOMMONLY GAY SEASON AT THE
GREAT RESORT PREDICTED.

AN UNCoMMoNLy GAY SEASON AT THE
GREAT RESORT PREDICTED.
Saratoga is one OF the most famous OF America
watering places. and Is known In all parts Vi ''ie
world because OF Its waters, ana 10 those Peop'e
who have visited the place II Is always remem-
bered as a delightful recreative spot. where one
., ho n. oav ne NJ any OF the fashionable water
ing places IN Europe, and az quiet az In country
p,ace far removed from railroads and the moderh
world The waters OF Saratoga maze the Pihcc
we'll known long before cities hao grow" up
around. and the early settlers journeyed by SLOW
coaches for many days to drink them The springs
are to-day what they were years ago; ther cura-
tive propertIes are known to most people ara nrat
class railway service makes the place accessible
from all points AS the village developer It's ochu-
ties became more apparent. ana grauuhh'' WIN
the aid of the architect and the landscape gar
dener Saratoga became attractive because OF us
beautv as well as on account OF |'s waters
woa,thv men bought large plots OF land In ana
near the village and improved and beautiied the
grounds perfect roads were laid out by wh'ch ono
NAV drive to Saratoga Lake ana numper oi
other interesting points within few miles OF 'he
village public parks and buildings were erected
and nv means Of these and such hotels as the
United States the travelling and the pleasure-seeK
Ing public soon elbowed those who came 10 re-
cuperatc and to drink the water
Among the advantages which Its friends speak OF
ora that ats thirty mineral springs are the purest
and hest of any on this continent. no two Oh them
showing the same chemical analysis Una. 10 'o
Gated in the healthiest region on earth. "here ma.
,or,a s q total stranger. and where the purest OF
ozone-la1en air brings roses back into taoeo c'ee
that II has a wealth of elm-shaded s"e.'' a'
miles OF charming b0ulevards through '"o 'u
rounding country; that II has the nlest raceoo"''e
and grnndstand In the country ana lhe '''oa' sNp -,
trous and luxurious bathing establishment IN inc
world" ,, p,,,.r
Tho tr,r 70 Saratoga by way OF the Hudson RIVER
70 Albany or Troy. and thence by rai'' Is one Vi
the most pleasant short excurs'ohS ou' u
WI ord "a made by many people In the course
of the season. who remain there sn'y d s.'o'' '"''
hrt long enough to whet their appstites TOT sec
W., | ,n.r sn,curr For tho benefit OF those
n ,us, -ueb the trip the New-York central
ard Hudson River Railroad has placed extra tas'
trains on that road. with Observation carr i'o
which the scenery along the Hudfon may oe 'e'"
almost az we'll as from the decks OF the s'o"''-
going steamers. o,.or ,h,s
The Saratoga season will probably DC ea!ef ''''
v.ar than II has been for many years ana pr'p"'',
,, oro already under way for the fourth aiihua'
eora1 fa.e which VIII he held on SeptempF' o'
O,,or onc hundred thousand peopi" NSH'" H''"'o-'
lac. wear to witness the pageant ana II IL 'NP' "
49,, ,bo tbronp this year Will he much greater
Those fetes are held under the superViS'o" W '',
saratoga Floral Association. which was ors"i'Nr"
,orr vna-s ago by some of the most prominent
uorrh re- Of Saratoga society. and the fetes which
Included parades battles Of flowers and iancy-uresS
balls have been remarkably successful conip'' ''s
favoraby with similar festivities III SANTA p'"
and Nice ~
THE GREAT UNITED STATES HOTEL.
On, ~ the first objects which arrests the atten-
ton q. the visitor TO Saratoga is the United states
Hotel which stands near the railroad station. an"
M the train shoots past glimpse Is causht oi ''c
beautiful court around which the magn'hcent
structure Is reared The area covered by the motel
and court Is about seven acres or eqral 10 'hree
Now.york CIV SQUARES. The main facade. 'front.'
ing on Broadway. measures 32 feet. ana that on
the street running at right angles e56 rect whiic i's
monster piazzas. whore one may see representatives
from all parts OF the United States. cover 2SN feet
Of space An old resident of Saratoga SAID IN
speaking Of the United States piazza:
"If you want to meet any one. wait on 'he
States piazza You may have to wait days and
possibly weeks. but sooner or later he'll be there'
II that Is true OF the outer part OF the great
hotel il should be doubly OF the more beautltui
and attractive, grass sscovered and fower-decked
court. and that part Of the hotel would probably be
known by strangers II the management did not
keep 1t strictly reserved for guests OF the house
Tho concerts which take place in the great court
every morning, are In themselves an ihducemeht
10 many people TO live In the hotel. The court Is a
particularly enjoyable feature for those people who
occupy cottages, which form the south side of the
square The "cottagers' have all the quiet OF
home together with the comforts OF the hotel, and
from the balconies at their own cottage windows
sec the lawn parties and hear the music. These
arc arranged in suites OF from one TO seven
bedrooms with paror and bathroom In each suite
The hotel Is entirely of brick six stories nigh. and
divided from cellar 10 roof into i've sections by
thick nreproof walls. No pains nor expense have
been SHARED in the arrangement and furnishing OF
the house and the sleeping apartments. as well as
tho great drawing rooms and bAllroom. have been
fitted not only artis;ically. but with ii view to
comfort.
ONE OF THE BIGGEST ROOMS IN THE
WORLD.
The great drawing-room is one OF the largest
APARTMENTS of the kind In the world. and when at
the zenith Of the the room Is brilliantly
lighted by electric lamps when music fills tho air
and thousands of wc,l-drcssed men and women move
fairy land. The hotel dining room is another one Of
the remarkable features OF the monster establish
inent. There thousand people may be seated
and served at time and Gage and Perry the
managers OF the hotel have the working Of the
department so well in hand. their help H. SO well
trained that the service for the large number OF
people is good and as rapid as In much smaller
with an unobstructed hCOr of great area and the
billiard rooms cafes and restaurants are all perfect
In every detail. A visit 10 Saratoga Is most de-
lghtful outing but il becomes doubly so TO those
| who make their homes while there at the United
States Hotel.
THE MANHANSET HOTEL.
"If all the people who wish to escape from the