New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-12
THE ACKNOWLEDGES.
,,rURE'S GREAT SANlTARICM
,r HEALTH, PLEASURE AND HAP
pINEss AWAIT ALL

THAi 49, ..
ror-SD THERE-A WILDERNESS
n.uFRE ROUGH LIFE OR THE
FINEST HOTELS MAY
BE HAD,
,srrable dispensation OF Providence that
80, state Of Now-York, with It's teem'hs
pm,ons o. busy. active people Snouiu
nhV. orders such an asylum as the Adirondacks,
IN Ns .-oughi nature may recuperate and
where ,sor for future efforts. and the pleasure
goo Nv erds the most varied opportunities for en-
SS, The tension Of social ana business me
W a.. climax in the cities OF the Empire STATE
h' hare also almost AT their doors Is region
$40 ,.rlv adapted by nature for relaxation sport
p'"..-v ABSORPTION Of outdoor amusement
anu ..,ch the Adirondacks are well known oF
Au~ al veIl-nforned people. and the region
nm' -, annually by many thousands not
So the residents Of this State but also
n"~ =, health and pleasure from almost every
- IN the Union, 1t is remarkable no" many
NsN ave- who have no definite conception OF the
W.. and many attractions of the Adironda'Ks,
81. abundant facilities for getting 10 All OF
a. rost prominent points and OF the commooious
w,,essant abiding places that abound.
eo PIC, nonularly referred to as the Adiron-
'"' ,,rr,scs about seventy-fve or one hundred
e" MILES but In reality the district Is much
S ord includes all of Hamilton, Warren. Essex
.a.on and Franklin counties. and considerable
.,o,s ~ Herkimer. Lewis and ST. Lawrence
r,,,s region of lakes and rivers Forests ana
.mr,sins without compare on this continent ana
80. 4, tho world OF lakes there are said 10
~ thirteen hundred. although an accura'e
".r.,,o, has never been made. while the NILS
.s,,ountains arc equally as numerous Inc ave"
a,.rs,ion of the lower levels where most or the
,r,gs and hotels are located. is about TWO 'hou-
"a Zee, above the sea. an eleVatioh anhp'e
.,oush 10 give an atmosphere suincientiy rhrhheu
:. =. hoth agreeable and beneficial tnctured as !
W w. haIsar OF the primeval forests; but many
:, ~. mountains are OF grand even majestic size
,,,, ~ a height OF over hfty-three hundred feet
q. tho Ease OF the monarch of the mountains
,,.ur, Marcy or Tahawus as II was known 10 inc
arstna, Indian inhabitants Of the country.
rhsss Adirondack Mountains are most beaut1ui
a., onlv In their individual and combhed ou'IheS'
~, a.necially in the variety OF picturesque enects
sul,,ne from differences In the materials OF "hch
,h.v are composed and In the coverings "n."
~.,,. ,ber rugged slopes The majority OF the
go, elevations bear the usual growth OF oristiing
.,,uc. and shadowy hemlock, with branching oahs
.,a chestnuts on the lower slopes, OUT many y.
N. nrominent peaks possess distinctive ana marheu
,,aracteristics Thus Marcy shows great patches Oh
hsrren rock the work OF long-forgotten avalanches
wbteface presents brilliant surfaces OF ghs'ehins
xhue quartz. which disclose It's identity as far as
e. 49,, he distinguished and the Gothics. their In
socsss,ble purplish gray peaks showing hardly
race OF vegetation make weirdly oeaut,lui pic'-
IRE as the setting sun casts Its last orieht rays
uron their mysterious heights.
The lakes are even more varied In their beauties
than the mountains and as widely varying ID Sic
and condition Little Mirror Lake. one Of the most
generally admired. is a pure gem OF nature whch
,sssc,s faithfully on its peaceful surface every ne
tail o. its emerald settinga picture Of resui TRAM
GUILTY. Then there Is beautiful Blue Mountain
Lake a dream OF soft perspectives ana dehca'e
effects OF color light and shade that have cameo
II countless adm rers This lake is also noteworthy
~ the southern opening of the great sss'ei" VI
hkes and strea ms that with only slight breaks or
aries makes communication by boat possible
r,oughout a large area OF this interesting country
he Ausable Ponds the opposite extreme 10
Mirror and Blue Mountain lakes. for here the mar
,,x waters are surrounded by lofty and rugged
mou,tains which rise precipitously on every slue,
md IN many places sheer from the surface WIN
and picturesque in the extreme. but at the same
,r. srandIv beautiful the Ausable Ponds are an
,..rv sought by hundreds Of tourists. and many
NJ the regular summer residents OF the mountains
DO not feel that their season is complete without
Al least one excursion TO this fascinating corner o
The wilderness.
Other lakes and ponds there are. almost without
number scattered snGly. In groups ana IN chaihs
eornecied by short stretches Of river one with an
extensive Journeys in his canoe or the light SKIN
peculiar 10 this region. Boat trips through these
woodland waterways are extremely popular nor
only with sportsmen. who utilize this means TOT
xnetrating parts OF the wilderness that are pracu-
ea,ly inaccessible by any other mode OF travel out
also with the tourist who finds the life OF voy-
ageur most delightful novelty. There Is no greater
or more unalloyed pleasure than to recline In the
tgoyant sk!N as II IL gently padded through the
erys,al woodland lakes drifts silently down the
shadowy winding stream, where the green reen
usmbles and the bulrush mods" These pilgrlmages
reed no, be accompanied by any hardships Tor
hose who are unused TO an outdoor life. for the
daily Journey may be arranged that some COM
istsble hosiery is reached each night: all OF the
r.ncipal lines of travel are we'll supplied with
Places OF public entertainment. where necessities
an always be secured and In many cases the con-
vn.ences of a city hotel.
While the Adirondack region is popularity referred
as wilderness and In reality embraces many
hve sections where he who seeks nature undehed
nay abundantly satisfy his ongings. still many OF
ss most beautiful parts are supplied win NOTES. i
ualch for size. elegance OF appointments ana I'D
ener summer in the country. Many OF these
Eases lighted with electricity and ated win
ruvertia for their elaborate bounty. Indeed. with
ls mvigorating mountain air and active exercise
ns acquired that cannot be ignored nor satisfied by
sGa,snary means. and as consequence the Adiron-
ta excellence Of their care Of the inner man, ana
~ houses outside the larger cities can boast or
ssa extensive menus or Of better chefs. The pleas
S.o their guests is also well provided for 1y
Ss'e souses for excellent golf links have been laio
~ W many Of the houses, and although tennis
~ ost Us supremacy still its many faithful de
Sss sss Will find their necessities provided Tor IN
ny Gases there being fine cement courts That are
a. 1snght OF the expert. Boating is also provided
Awnerever the lakes or rivers are near. and the
I.auliastc oarsmen can find a fitting subject Tor
a. Ili In navigating the delicately balanced boats
r,.ae country. Baseball is not forgotten ana
~.sy matches between the different sections are
S,S listed annually with keenness and vigor equal
|nhe outside world.
rs,ss feature OF the Adirondack region that APP
d. very strongly to every visitor IL the character
o,s inhabitants. Within the limits OF the noun.
IA seson there are few towns or villages. ana
ksSHS99r'ty OF the regular residents earn their
be- ho as guides. lumbermen or by combln-
a s se Two Occupations. while a few are farm
rcaIsn..neoush the climate is quite unsuited TO ag
aort ana I pursuits. the summers being much TOO
Latpysnu COO Tor the proper maturing OF crops IL
o. 10y. follows that the people are AN industrl-
4s working race. and the floating popula-