New-York tribune., 1900-07-22
RUSH TO THE C4TSKILLS.
HEAT AVOIDED IN THE HIGH ALTI-
tubes - IMPROVED TRAVELLING
FACILITIES APPRECIATED.

ESpeCldll--Ine intense
heat Of the last week was delightfully."- avoided in
the Catskils. There was indeed fierce sunshine
! from burning sky, which sent up the mercury in
inc mountain Thermometers about far II ever
ses up here. but the air divested Of oppressive
moisture by the dry breczes which prevailed. and
the hot winds OF the plains were here cool and
bracIng- This was especially true OF the higher
attitudes Ike the Overlook and the Kaaterskl. OF
couFse in the valleys and lower II was less
comfortable
Thousands were driven out OF town into the
mountains by rhe sudden hot wave, and IT has been
busy week for the boats and trains Everything
ran loaded Both az Kingston and Cstskiu the
two divergtrg points for the mountains the bus
ting scenes OF activity were almost without prec-
edent, but with the improved facilities now pro-
vided this great summer traffic was handled ex-
peditously.
Tie various steamboat lines are now receiving
large share Of the Catskill traffic, much more than
formerly The reduced fares and freedom from
dust and heat the winning factors in this
choice. even az the sacrifice OF a little additional
time The Day Line steamers the Onteora and
the kaaterskiu Of the Catshu Evening Line the
boats of the Central-Hudson Company and the
Mary Powell all share in this increased river
patronage.
Much praise Is heard. however. for the new. fast
trains OF the Ulster and Delaware company. which
Is now running through trains to Oueonta daily
4 woman from that region says she saved six hours
in he- trip 10 New-York by this new route few
days ago partly because Of lack oS connection at
Albany. but mainly on account OF the shorter dis
'tance
Among the many hotels and resorts at Pine
HnI none is 5 attractive from the train the
Rip Van Wrinkle House over on the opposite slope
OF the valley. II stands commanding
race has a fine slCping avn, and It's architectural
features harmonic most effectively with the pict
uresque surroundings Mans ger Rogers caters
a 1ne cass ot New York and Brooklyn people and
hts house IS hllfng Up rapidly. Most OF The other
resorts there are doing well
Re
OF Ms A :. q. Skene a. her pretty Bonnie
Erne summer home Highmount. II vas her
frs visit 20 the Western Catskills or which she
has become an enthusiastic admi-er
Miss Granger. Of New-TOrk. Is being entertained
by Mrs. John O,nstsad. and John Blair is guest
of Miss Gwendolin Valentine at her handsome
Gotta ge.
Commander A 4. Bates Of the battlesh.p Texas.
Is Delhi with his
Ex-warden Sage Of sing Sing Prison. nov
Superiat eudeut CT Pandaus Island. IS spending the
summer with his family al Churchill Hal Many
other well known people are passing the season
under Dr. Churchiirs hosp.table roofs IN staEl-
ford village Mrs Helen l. Adams is there The
wife and son OF ex-Disrrict Attorney Oicott, %
New York. are AZ The RexIns-e-
Tennis and golf are the leading outdoor diver
sions. and eUchre and heart parties are among
indoor pasrines The prize winners al a recent
euchre contest we've Mrs. ClcOtr and Rufus Ad-
ans the second. third and consolation horO-s
falling 10 Mrs. Lynch Miss Sage Miss Cooper,
Graham BoardUau and Arthur Dunlop. The
pretty little lakes fronting the ReXmere much
admired by the guests.
Among the Hamilton guests are Henry Bull and
wife and Mr- Rowe ana family Of Oneon,a, and
Mr.. Chiffon ana wife, OF New-Yo-A-
Ex-9upervisor J. 3. Hall and sister Of BROOKLYN
are az the Lawrence cottage for the season
The Ladies Monday Club. OF Delhi had formal
dinner az the New Grant House recently
The leading Stamford event next week viii be
The production Of 'Beshazzar" AZ the new Assem-
b. yEfrr TrlIf
OF PoughAeepse. Nitocrts Il will four
nights,
Judge Grant mas just appointed S.depath Com
mission for Delaware County and several new
paths are promised. Badges Will cost only 81 cents
and are good all over -he state.
The Grand Master Mason or New-York stare
will lay the cornerstone OF the new Otsego County
building at Cooperstown next Saturday.
The Cacskiu Mountain and Otis railways have
reduced the round trip fare from the landing 10
the summit
A new station building for the Ulster and Della
ware road a East Meredith on the new extension,
70 cost S3000. Is under construction.
A Hobart woman found a ground hog between
the springs OF her bed a few days Nothing
daunted. she quickly dispatched the animal and
soon had II steaning for dinner
Many new guests were registered az the cid Cats
Kill Mountain House This week and social affairs
are moving gayIy al that historic resort The
summit Of the Otis elevating road is within few
rods OF this house making il convenient for guests
The road IS also IN full view for the entire length
from the rock in front OF the house
Dewitt c. Overbaugh, author OF The Hermit OF
the Catskills." has been spending few days with
friends IN Kingston. where he lived for many years
Edward B. Marryatt and James Wood. OF Brook
The races been the exciting features of the
week in that inland village
c c. Thurston, OF New-York. Is passing the
season with his wife at the ksketou Retreat
Alfred Griffin. Of the New-York Custom House,
mas nne cottage in PalenviIe. where ne IS soon
expected. Is
A picturesque stone arch bridge over the Kaatsrs-
Gill Creek, near Paenvile. Is under contract. In
design Il will resemble famous bridge IN SWitzer-
Visitors who are fond OF driving or wheeling are
led TO ask why il is that every summer. Just before
cover the roads xith broken stone In reply the
snreEd native officials remark Just 70 have you
The much vaunred sIdepath OF last year between
SSaLsLla and PslenvlIe turns out 70 De deluson
CURING about the condition q that Other Greene
ID along the Hudson between Catskill and Athens.
The number of wheels brought TO the mountains
this season seems larger than usual but the auto
mobile : not much in evidence 50 far
OF style and fashion. The list OF arrivals today
was a long one The absorbing function there to
the scene was brilliant ana eTIivening The early
part ot the programme given up the children
midnight
celying go9diy share Of patronage under us new
nansger Nj schI't vas wetl scnooIea as a
DTistor Of the the Laurel rel House
50 low that sshernen can wade in and bag tr5a5
wlthout ny or line Mr Baldwtn OF Pine EtlIl. on
Tuesday while returning from professional
visit saw large trout IN shallow spot trying
and threw out the Ash with his hands 1t weighed
tonr and quarter pounds
mere at Stamford include me following ~,
cer Si EUE rsIt SI 1Ss;, NJ
Greery, Miss Even, D.; ard Mrs. N J. Fleming
Mrs and Miss CroHus Mrs ". 4. Hall Mrs and