New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-08-22
siRATOGA'S BUSY WEEK.
rr r1,rtrRE OF THE RACING Asso-
CITATION DISCUSSED-MANf CoN-
MENTIONS AT WORK.

MENTIONS AT WORK.
~ Sar,rgs \ v Aug q (SpeciaD-ka-
,.osconic saratoga to-day caught a glimpse Oh
nat NAV prove dssolving view the iauIns
cdors OF which may remain only IN memory
saratoga Racing Association. the Incorporated u''e
na,nu the Saratoga Association Tor the improve
sent Of the Breed OF Horses" which began It's
,gal existence in 1864 is painted on the bowiuer
hitch divides the driveway at the entrance OF 'he
summing park on Cnon-ave. is. hguratiNei! sPeaN
're In somewhat of transitory state ana what
the outcome will be remains TO be seen Ihis ai'er
roon the flag dropped on the last race OF the
,wenty-two-day summer meeting of the associa-
,ton FOR 1891 Whether or not the track mas oeeh
. financial success this year is question that
"a, be answered only by the management, OF
whom G. Walbaum is the leading FACTOR Inc
track has reached a turning point In lis history
II will either sink into utter insignincance or IL
may become one of the most popular racecourses
On America. The entire plant, as stated, cost
Ualbaum and his friends over NSoow' ana
(, is alleged that 1t has proved anything
but a profitable investment Walbaum Is CRED
tied with threatening not TO reopen the track
again and with having expressed wish 10 dis
nose Of the whole plant at sacrlhce Ihere is
a riluor that he is willing 10 sell 1t for $4,000.
hut this is not substantiated August Belmont pres
iden, of the Jockey Club. with John Sanford, met
G number Of prominent citizens at a meeting held
on Thursday afternoon, and discussed at length
he
on personal observation and experience. he spoke
of the management, needs and demands of the
racecourse and made many suggestions. which. II
followed. would surely insure the hearty support
and announcement OF the Jockey Club In his
opinion the Saratoga track should be owned by
citizens OF Saratoga and operated under the d.
reotion of the Jockey Club. The track should be
put into the hands of a trust. which would at once
assure It's success. Under such management Mr..
Belmont added this track could be made one of
the most famous and popular in the United States.
Acting upon his suggestion. committee Of ten
was appointed for a conference as 10 the advisa
bility Of purchasing the track and instructed 10
report At a meeting 20 be called at some future
time. The committee selected included James NJ
Marvin. w. r. Woolley. ". r. Gage II. S. Glenn
ent W. W. Worden. G. A. Farnham. A. c. Rich.
W b French. John Foley and l.. II. Cramer. all
prominent citizens of this place.
Saratoga people were sorely disappointed In
havins the privilege of honoring President McKn-
ley and his party, who were 10 have arrived at the
United States Hotel last night and be entertained
there till Monday morning. Early In the week a
telegram received from the Presidents secre-
tary stating that owing to a change In arrange
ments the Presidential party compelled to
foregc the pleasure OF visit 10 Saratoga till some
future time. President and Mrs. Mckinley may
attend the floral fete September l.
At the recent sound money conference held al
Indianapolis. Ind. the Executive Committee named
consider and report upon President McKinley's rec
ommendation concerning the currency question
This subcommittee consists of II. H. Hanna OF
Indianapolis. IND. chairman: J. w. Fries. of Salem
y C.; J. r Hanson. OF Macon Ga: A. r. Wilson
OF Louisville Ky. II. II. kohlsaat of Chicago
and George Foster Peabody. OF New-York City
These committeeman met Yaddo. Spencer
Tasks country seat on Union-ave on Wednesday
mis- soners. whose names will not be made public
pnta tnelT aSceptahces are Med at meeting to
Chairman Hanna says that the selections made
comprise some of the best fnancers and currency
parts OF the country. John j. Mitchell. Of Chicago
Mr. a ahs @ spete Trash
entertained the committeeman at dinner at their
The National Temperance Society held its
esyenth eonyention, in the First Presbyterian
made by many distinguished temperance advo-
in long series p1 Of resolutions most emPhaticay
ana ca rearmed Is strict & to
ton provoked some debate. but 1t was finally car,
tina, the society Will probably hold It's neT con,
venton III, Saratoga Many of the DELEGATES will
Two OF the leading outdoor attractions for next
week will be the open tournament given under me
Colonel f. NJ Green. of Troy. is president. and the
Spen-air horse show. TO be conducted by jim
The International cakewalk given in Conven.
cclored jubilee. but the audience was composed
mainly of white people. who were highly enter
taircd The champion contestants were from New
York city. Philadelphia, Baltimore, Chicago, San
Francisco. St Louis Boston. Washington Pitts
burg Cincinnati. New-Orleans and Louisville
The children's annual jubilee in Congress Spring
Park took place on Thursday afternoon. when a
host Of little people. together with admirlng rela.
tives and friends. Were grouped in these beautiful
grounds Professor Mailer. of ST. Louis. was
master Of ceremonies and the music was furnished
BY JOIN ~ G s,gb o ,6 9and United States Hotel or
chestra and John Lund. of the Grand Union Hotel
Were recipients OF testimonial Dement'S
this week
week. Saratoga visitors have fondness for at
tending agricultural horse trots and enjoying the
unique sights incident TO rural fair grounds; ?,
The Veteran Association Of Colonel A. n
Chrvstie's "a Veteran Cavalry Regiment Will meet
In reunion here September and :.
The Saratoga Floral Association has substantially
completed all Of the arrangeInenis ior the oig
floral fete on September Z should me weather
Mrs Walter Scott Henry will sing In Congress
Spring Park tomorrow evening. J. Stuart Ripley,
flute solost. will assist in the musical exercises at
fhe First Methodist Episcopal Church tomorrow
morning. when..the pulpit will be occupied by
Bishop NewinSn Miss Henriette Caiy. the
pianist. Of New-York City, has announced con-
cert for the United States Hotel on Monday noon.
Frank Hunter Potter. Of New-YOrk City. Will give
a song recital at Yaddo on Monday AFTERNOON.
Friulen Adele Loving. pianist, Of Newly ork cry
VII give two three musical recitaIs next week
Mrs F y Whitney. Of Boston. will sing In the
CONGREGATIONAL Church tomorrow morning. .
The Saratoga County Patrons OF Industry held
their annual picnic at Saratoga Lake on Nednes-
day
CLIPPERS LIKE GREENWOOD LAKE.
Greenwood Lake. y. Y, Aug. q (SpeciaD.-The
t,cvo brigade Is RAPIDLY advancing on this resort