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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-12

orchestra gives a concert every morning and
the strains frequently mingle with those that
como from the court Of the United States Hotel.
where the musical entertainment takes place
daily A similar cour. forms the centre OF the
United States Hotel Spacious piazzas surround
the smooth lawns and flower beds of these great
courts and from them one enters the cottages
IN which guests live who wish 10 enjoy all the
comforts Of the palatial hotels and still be re-
moved from the great throngs. Besides the
courts, with their fewer beds, music stands
fountains and comfortable Longing places, the
hotels are rich in great amusement halls, vast
dining rooms and drawing rooms OF magnlnceh'
proportions. and visitors TO the place roam
through the show rooms as they would through
an art gallery, and wonder at their magnifi-
cence.
OF the forty mineral springs in and near
Saratoga the best known are the Congress-
I:athorn. Vichy, Kissingen. Victoria, CarlsDad'
High Rock, Columbian. Geyser, Empire hX-
celsor and Star These springs are IN the VII
lage proper and near by, and while some are
housed in expensive and elaborately htted
spring houses others offer no attractions eX-
cept the sparkling water. which gushes from inc
rock as pure and as heath-givins as ii was III
the days of the Indian. The central location
and the popularity IF the waters make the Con
gress and the Hathorn springs the best pat
trcnzed 1t is part of the life at Saratoga to
20 to Congress Park in the morning and drink
the water and listen to the concert There
people walk and meet their friends there the
political situation. the condition Of the stock
market. last nights ball. the dress worn by
Mrs Blank or the horse driven by Mr. Fast
is discussed and there one sees Saratoga ny
daylisht There are many guests at the spa
every year who. despite the park and music
attractions. neglect the Congress Spring for the
Hathorn. and the sprnghouse where the Ha-
thorn water is dispensed is crowded every
morning with the same class Of people as visit
the park
There are other popular waters in Saratoga
which flow from springs which are away from
the frequented part OF the village. For the ac-
commodation of the guests handsomely fitted
places are maintained on the main street
where the people who visit 10 drink these wa
ters NAV he accommodated IAN YOU wish to
drink for five cents is the rule. and guests sit
about the places and sip the sparkling waters
and watch the passing show People who have
taken the waters at the springs say that II
tastes no better there than at the springrooms
in the village cold or medium" the boys
ask and as you wish it so is the water served
and the dispensers of favored waters. soda
water and beer are the only ones who object
to the spring parlors. because as they grow
in popularity the other drinking business de-
creaSeS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-12
THE KENSINGTON.

A few steps away from the main thoroughfare or
Saratoga, higher ground than that occupied by
the other large hotels in Saratoga. STANDS the
Kensngton and its cottages. II Is surrounded by
the handsomest houses In Saratoga and oNerlooks
the village and Congress Park From It's porches
It's guests have view OF the daily coaching parade
as IL goes up UnOn-ave. toward the racecourse
and the lake. No desirable situation could
be selected for a hotel designed 10 furnish an OPP
portunity for the weary to rest. the invalid to re-
cruit and the lover of pleasure to find the enjoy
nent that he Graves. The Kensngton liz particu-
larly adapted to families that desire quiet nights
and outdoor life for their children. II Is situated
IN the sunshine accessible TO all the breezes that
how and exceptionally well ventilated: IL mas
tho mil benefit OF the eastern and southern SUM-
ana Is sheltered from the western glare and neat:
The mineral springs are near by. and are reached
nv a short and pleasant walk by those VINO go 10
Saratoga TO be benefited by the waters as wen as
The clImote The house has been newly furnished
throughout and will be open for the reception OF
guests on June %. II will be under the personal
management OF II. A. and W. F. Bang, It's owners
ond nronretors Music will be furnished by a
ars,-class orchestra every morning and evening,
and a large list OF concerts ana entertainments
has been arranged for the season 49,,
Guests al the Kensington VIII not see AZ telr
own summer home the grandeur and the display
which cbaracterizes the larger hotels AT the Spa.
hut they will have much comfort as the people
in the broadway houses and IL they have gone 10
saratoga for rest and an opportunity TO enjoy the
bealth giving air In refined surroundings they VIII
no hoiter satisfied at tho Kensington than In some
OF the pIaces which are more pretentous
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stood near where the city OF Kingston - no NV the
ated until 175s. when II was ces'o''
British. s,,o,s for 40 guests.
and IT'S established popularity has attracepp broad
best class OF people FOR many seasons eantifii
lawn extends to the river and this when ii ,r
ina ed every evening. makes charming PFC and
The office dining rooms, halls. drawing-rooi s H,
reception-rooms all handsomely htted i an" halls
nisbed and passenger elevators eIect.c 80
steam heat and other modern improvements s svd
the house a metropolitan aspect Bownng an snr
billiard rooms are located in buildings erec, d not
that purpose. and guests at the Frontenac 90 ~.
have their pea sure MARRIED by the mosquito. Near
the hotel are ball and golf grounds ana Terms -
courts and several miles or ROAD nave pee'' P"' ~
prime condition for bicyclists. . - 49, hoo,
The popar pa stimes at the Frontenac are po.,t
ing and shing The best game FISH abound IN ha ,nf
immediate vicinity Of the hotel ineinn it Thoee
bass muskaong. perch pickerel ana pikss mo-
guests who prefer FISH without GUIDES h III, nins
Secure frst-class skinfs at the hotel Inc suides
use their own boats and provide COOKING utensils
and fishing tackle, . ,.,.o, countv
~ = II is eight and half hours from New , aotk
t'lty nv the New-York Central. ana through Vesu-
b,le Wagner sleeping and drawing room cars car,
passengers from the Grand Centra' 0'a"o" -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-12
STAFFORD SPRINGS HOUSE

Stafford Mineral Spring water WAS pronounced
superior as a healing water many years ago. and
records prove that early 1850 the white settlers
H. The historian OF the place says During tho
latter part Of the last and first quarter Of the
present century no mineral spring in America was
go widely paironized rs Stafford Mineral
Springs" Benjamin Trumbull. writing In 1878 says
AS permanent tonic this water IL estimated
superior TO almost all others In America.
The water continued to be popular 10 such an
extent that II was called for beyond New England.
and had 10 De bottled for the market Then guests
a Stafford Springs, Conn. became so numerous
that greater accommodations had TO be provided
demand 10y erecting beautiful hotei the site OF
the old. historic spring house. The beauties OF
Stafford and It's surroundings make the Stafford
Springs House an ideal place to spend the summer
place and by those who visit 1t In the warm months
that there are mountains In New England more
lofty there broader rivers and lakea OF greater
cxpansc than TO be found In Stafford It's
that charm which is natural. most fully delights
the eye and Is most long and lovingly remembered
may find II there.
From Bald Hill near the hotel ono may see to
the north Mount Tom. Mount Washington and
Mount Holyoke. and on the south. under favorable
conditions glimpses may be obtained Of the Sound
But that is only one OF the many points OF interest
near the hotel and visitors to the place may make
daily tours and always find new natural beauties
The hotel Is comfortable. cosey place. and Its
proprietor says: There Is not undesirable room
In the house. Each apartment IL fitted through
out with and electric fixtures. Is heated by
steam. and tho house IL we'll supplied with bath
rooms Ii is built In the Colonial style The main
door leads into the Office direct. and the air OF
checrfTlncss which peryades that part OF the house
IL characteristic OF the whole place.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-12

1.-The season have vanished. and the gre', iohs ~
azzas which during the season resound VII" i'Ur
and echo with the laughter ana chh''ef VI ' o.,
OF guests are deserted and look nnuch 100 in =. o
any practical use Al that season OF lhe !e"' 90"
toga f. 10 those who know the place yus' d.
tractive as during its summer season. Inc P'o'
OF the village who resign their position as ~
sors during the summer come 10 the lIJ,,, Skat-
Jingle OF the sleghbell Is heard IN NE l ., vim
Ing tobog saning snow -shoeng and all sotts y, W.,
Ter sports are INDUCED In, and hundreds Oh .s.Ur
VINO never think OF going TO Saratoga IN "" a,snr
mer go there TO have good time Al ann,
OF the wear the Worden House Is the consieS"..nsne
niace ~ the visitors II IL OF the Few alI-,he
Yea around hotels ia the place. Its parlors are e1
grand than those OF the great hotels re" !d.hhs
away but guests may be as comfortapt' - az IL
Worden as at any hotel I'm the spa. ana theIc -
an air of home about the place which Il NOR ~
some visitors than magnificent apartments a,lu
elaborate decorations The Worden mas lis reguldr
visitors who 20 there year after year, anu a'.pii
preparation has been made for their reception tIs
season The house has been rentted ana reiur-
nished and the cosey office, the home ull ,,
room and the cheerful apartments, OVERLOOKING me
main thorOughfare OF the village. nave been SO ar a
ranged that the guest VIII hay" nothing W VIZ" '
when he arrives at the WOrden.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-12
FRANKLIN HOUSE.

The Lake Champaign district has been making
elaborate preparations for the reception Of its sum
iner guests ana although the Franklin House and
the Lakeside Cottage IN perfect condition last
season Judson l.. Scott. the proprietor. has had
them overhauled. refurnishcd and newly decorated
for the present season. The Franklin House IL
situated twelve miles north Of st. Adams on tho
road to Montreal and has been for twenty-slx years
under the same management. 1t has accomnnoda~
tons for hundred and Nifty guests Among
the attractions OF tho place fishing and duck
shooting. ard for those who wish 10 indulge In
these sports there Is a irst-class boa house con-
hccted with the hotel. The hotel has bowling and
billiard accommodations. and tennis. croquet and
golf grounds for those who prefer outdoor sports
Trains for Hghgate Springs. whore the FRANKLIN
House and Lakeside Cottage are located. leave the
Grand Central Station every morning and evening
and the trip IL made without change of cars
There is also through train service from Boston
and Montreal. The houses viii be open for the re-
ception OF guests In few days. and boa ri NAV be
secured on application to Mr. Scott at from sic TO
So n week. according To the location OF the rooms
and length OF stay. The rates for transient guests
nre s. ~ ana e day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-12
4 WHITE Mor,NTAIN RESORT

The Mount Pleasant House. in one OF the most
beautiful parts OF the white Mountains Will be
open for the reception Of guests early this season.
and the managers OF the place anticipate long
season In the circular which has been sent 10 the
former patrons OF the house Anderson Price say
we shall make specially of entertaining travel
lers and tourists coming to the White Mountains
10 make the ascent OF Mount Washington. ar It IL
the nearest house to the mountain, and the trains
on the Mount Washington Railway leave from n
station on the grounds TO make the ascent. and II
is the FIRST hotel reached on the descent. From
their own windows guest Mount Washing
ton from base TO summit. and can decide In IN"
morning whether 10 prepare for the ascent o.
await n favorable day. The hotel is fin'
building located the edge % the great White
Mountain plateau, at the northern entrance to the
main pass OF the mountains the crawford
Notch" The peaks Of the White Hills encrce II,
and their crystal springs and streams and glorious
atmosphere bring health and gladncss to its guests
The whole front OF the hotel faces the Presidential
Range of the White Mountains the mighty peaks
although five miles distant appearing TO be within
an twenty minutes walk Many people be-
lleve that there Is no view Of any mountain range
east Of the Rocky Mountains equal to this great
from the little steppe upon which the Mount Peas-
ant House il built. The musc-room Of the house
az paror music room and dance hall. and is thor
oughly delightful and satisfactory In either use
windows makes It most cheerful morning sitting
room. the two open Tres on cool morning add
concert from IL 10 !. by good orchestra, Is n
daily delight to lovers Of music In the afternoon
the soft western sunlight steals into the windows
along the right. and there are many quiet and Sc
Guided bays and corners where may find pleas
ant spots to read talk; and In the evening. the
heavy Persian rugs being rolled away from the
middle area a smooth hardwood floor is left for
the dancers while the easy chairs and cane settees
around the room give ample space Tor those who
Other parts Of the hotel are In keeping with this
APARTMENT, and n Is In every respect "A beautiful
place made more so by ideal surroundings.
The Ammonoosues one Of the finest trout streams ,,s
Pleasant House and a fine bridlepath leads from
the hotel to the summit OF Mount Stickney. dis
lance OF about two miles.
Tho Mount Pleasant Golf Club has improved Its
course increasing the length TO 235 yards
and enlarging the greens to 50 feet. Handsome
prizes are offered by the hotel every year and the
competitions for golf glory are important features
in the Mount kIeasant season.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-12
FOREST HOUSE. OF INTERLAKEN.

rrterIakcn Is n private park tho shore or Lake
uabopec |, f. A long neck OF ground. varying IN
width from eight hundred feet to three quarters
~ milo having on one side along its entire length
th. shore. of Mahopac. and the other that or
Kirk The park rises In ridge throughout ns
centre to a Sigh, elevation from the larger lake.
ard then slopes downward to the smaller one,
which has an altitude OF seventy feet less. At the
highest point OF this ridge the Forest House has
been built, The hotel Is built OF stone and shingles,
IN Colonial style IL thoroughly modern in all par
tculars roomy comfortable INTELLECTUALLY beauti'
full we'll furnished and equipped, and appointed
throughout In the best possible manner. It's man.
ayers have endcavored to make IL an elegant sum
mer home-not merely public hosiery and place
where the guests may enjoy country III" IN an
deal garden spot. surrounded by the luxuries and
convenences OF the city. The building overlooks
both lakes. and IL exposed TO the breezes from all
directions The piazzas are four hundred feet long
and ffteen feet wide. and extend along three sides
OF the house. From these piaZzas and from the
windows OF the hotel, and especially from the hotel
observatory there are beautiful views or water ana
mountain scenery.
The elevated situation. combined with scientific
Plumbing. makes the sanitary and drainage ar
Tnngemcnts perfect. The house Is Illuminated by
gas. tho rooms all have electric bells. and the
house has the advantage of having no back rooms.
Every oyerlooks fine scenery, ana while some
OF the apartments may be better all are good
a. /. Rorke the proprietor has arranged for
daily concerts. and there Will be dancing every
weekday during the season
good boat service. In charge OF competent boat
men. good livery. modern stables for boarding
horses tennis. croquct. billiards and other sports
and superior class of guests
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-12
TIE FRONTENAC.

The Thousand Island region has long been n
vacations in n part OF the country which nature
has fitted for rest and recreation. The St Law
renee River s the only channel whereby the waters
Of the five great lakes reach the ocean, and the
river is expansive at its head that for many
miles II appears to he continuation OF Lake
Ontario. But II converges gradually and becomes
the beautiful river which flows with such rapid
and silent motion that II has never been known 10
overflow lts boundaries. The diversity OF scenery
and the beauties OF the eighteen hundred islands
around, and among which the majestic river winds
have been described In glowing terms but those who
have been there says that pen has done the sub.
Islands IL located In the centre OF the American
channel OF the 81. Lawrence River eight miles
above Alexandria Bay and one and half miles
below Clayton. which Is the terminus OF the Rome
Watertown and Ogdensburg branch OF the New
York Central Railroad. II has OF 10 acres
diversified by lawns gardens and natural growth OF
trees. and is considered OF the finest OF the
Thousand Islands On It's bold and rocky coast are
about seventy cottages. many Of them owned and
occupied by the stockholders Of the company its
the finest views OF the surrounding scenery to be
had anywhere In the region.
The Frontenac Is a beautiful, modern hotel named
for the Count de Frontenac. who. with company
OF men, came up the St. Lawrence from Montreal
on small natboats and bull: Fort Frontenac. which
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-12

by Barron Merrill Barron. The Cravs..s
House. the Fabyan House. the Twin Mounts,n
House and the Summit House all under thai,
management and it is difficult to make a ,r,n
through that picturesque country without be,ns
the guest Of this enterprisng concern.
The houses planned on large and lber.,
scale and the sites chosen by men OF art.,.
instincts and are among the most beautiful In N.
world From the broad verandas of the varim.
hotels a wondrous view of lake, hill and mounta,,
scenery Is revealed There Is a vast expanse ~
wilderness the beauty Of which IT would be din.
cult to reproduce lone must the outlines a.
the mountains" says enthusiast, ''penclsS
against the mornnk sky. In all the golden glores
of sunrise or at evening, when the afergow OF ths
sunset fushes them with tints soft lines ths
heart of a seashell'' to appreciate the mountain
The various mountain houses have been ths
summer resting places of people from all parts ~
the country for years. and the peculiar charm Of
each has been told In every cline.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-12
AT FAR-FAMED NEWPORT.
1r1.ANp.s OCEAN HOUSE ONE or THE NsTITu-
TIoNs OF THE PLACE.

Ir1AND'S OCEAN HOUSE ONE OF THE ANsIiIu-
TIONs OF THE PLACE.
Among the best-known OF all seaside resorts
Newport comes first. 1t is the Oldest seaside Guy
in America and for many years IL mas oeen -"
most fashionable summer resort on the 'oi''"'''
Its old streets and quaint houses, hs reHcS y.
co,onia, and Revolutionary days give one part OF
the place the appearance Of having peeh ler' "N'
from a former age while only short dista"''
quay ono may see the places of Ameicas miliion-
a,res and the artIstically decorated grounds "hch
line both sides OF the famous avenue ie"''"s ~
tho ocear B,t the number Of people VINO own
cottages and palaces at Newport Is smdIi !" .
parson with those who know OF the oed"'''' " ~.
resort and visit It during the summer season ro'
ho occomn,oda ton OF those who visit tn SEASIDE
rendezvous of the fashionable world there Is ho'c'
which answers the purpose In every paruc"'"''
rho Ocean House at Newport Is one OF the ihsti-
tu.ions OF the place. II stands IN beiieN"e-"'.''
adjoining the Casino In the centre OF Ne"pol' NV
and activity and guests who sit on the proau
veranda see Newport society as 1t drives ana ''"e'
Tho hotel Is only n short distance from the Deach'
and from the centre of the city, and yet lar
enough for it's guests to enjoy quiet e'e~"''''
The proprietor of the Ocean House Is warren ho-
land. ir. the veteran and accomplished hotei man.
who knows the wants of the visitors to Newport
and ALWAYS succeeds in making his place attrac-
tive For the coming season me p repa' ingi
have been unusually elaborate the rooms, i't sr
and en- suite large. well ventilated ana we" M M
nished' have been overhaued and beauihed d nd
corridors and halls lofty ana spacious, ~"
avn broad staircases extend 10 the upper stories
which are reached also by hydraulic elevators ~
The ocean House will open Tor me seda sii I ba
June % All through the season tnste WIZ tor y
music by superior orcheslra MOI ar eSbiIdrens
parties Will take place every weekday hign, a H
though the great drawing rooms are roo ms
deliberately furnished. and the reccptloh-rvoniI9,
dining halls and other large Apartments Ie a., NV
ono Of the large metropoitan hotels, tf h oseam
atmosphere OF home-likc elegance about the ocea,
House which attracts those VINO desire '""''''
home D., ..,,..i,. ,aDo rat cd
from tho Kitchen and unpleasant kitcheh ou0.s
are unknown In the well-arrangcd mouse. III.
Leland has always taken great pride IN tle SUP
ior,tv ~ tho nall AT the Ocean and says that this
season Will eclipse all previous years III t"n ~
rcspoct There is a well-equpped livery stapie VI
connection with the hotel. where good traps ar
kept The beautiful part OF Newpor' the r". af
avenues Of palatal summer homes, can be seen AZ
tho best from a carriage. ana the guests OF w
ocean House may enjoy that pleasure al rehsoh-
able rates. -. 1900, h, address,
Ing Warren Gland, IT,, windsor Hotel Now io'n'
or Ocean House. Newport. K !.
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THE WORDEN HOUSE.

The people who go TO Saratoga In the season and
see the streets thronged with men and women VINO
promenade. drive and ride: who see the shops
crowded with men and women who buy tr'nkets
and souvenirs and see swarms of guests rushing to
the races the lake and to the nearby resorts can
form little idea OF Saratoga in the winter Then the
great hotels are boarded UP. the New-York mer-
chants have removed the remnants OF their stocks
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THE WHITE MOUNTAIN HOTELS

The White Mountain Hotels have all been i'm
proved renovated and rehtted for the reception OF
the guests who come regularly TO the well-xnown
resorts. Each Of these houses has its admirers
and while they all strive make their patrons az
comfortable as possible and endeavor TO get as
much business as they can. they indulge in I'M
due rivalry. because most Of them are operated
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-02-24

ing rooms, lunch counters, dressing
rooms and Accommodations. especially
for women and children. Such in
stitutlons are very popular and sue
cessful in the west.
While party of men were saving
wood with a circular saw over in
Grant county recently, dog was
caught by the tumbling rod and car
ried around several times. The dog
came out not hurt.
The Lancaster Reporter has again
change dina DIS. The new editor is
r. A. Convey, Of Algona.
Fennimore had a masquerade ball
on Washingtons birthday. Music
was furnished by ladies' orchestra
from Rockdale, Iowa.