New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-10
ON THE MOUNTAIN TOPS.
PLEASURE AND RENEWED HEALTH TO
BE FOUND IN THE CATSkILLS.
RAILROAD AND HOTEL CHANGES OBJ THE
SEASON-MANY RESORTS OF
THE HILL REGION.
THE HILL REGION

Kingston, N Y. June CpeciaD.-In the early
history Of the Catskill Mountains summer re-
Bort when a few hundreds journeyed over the
dusty and rocky roads in the old stages hour after
hour TO reach these grand old hills. the object or
1t all was TO crafty the eye. The scenic charms
the attractions. They came TO look upon the
distant landscapes. with cities villages. farms ana
factories lying almost at their feet: TO gaze in
wonder ''crag piled on crag," the roaring cata-
racts and the massive slopes Of green with the
gigantic ribs Of rock juttng out on every side the
primeval forests the deep canyons. cool and dark;
the messy hooks apd the lovely sun'it valleys the
placid little lakes and the babbling brooks All
these beautiful things were found In the CatskiHs
then as now, and they were full enough to repay
visitors for all the trouble and fatigue incident 10
the trip But they found much more than this.
The acol. invgorating air with its restful nights
OF quiet and repose and its days OF dry sunshine,
gave new relish for food. while the cool breezes
shook out the half-clogged air cells in their lungs
and there was a zest TO life and living.
But these therapeutic and restorative features
were little thought of in those days. 1t took many
years TO learn and appreciate these greatest or all
the advantages Of summer sojourn in the cats
Kills But to-day these hygienc features are para
mount and overshadow all others. Clearly the
great summer sanatoriurn OF the East is among
these charming hills OF the sky.
The region being so near the large cities and
great centres Of population is another favorns
feature saving time and money for thousands who
must or do study economy. Breakfast in the sutry
New-York home and luncheon the mountain or
luncheon in the parboiled restaurant downtown
md dinner Just below the clouds is now the order
Up the lovely Hudson on one Of the many feet
steamers or a more rapid whirl a fast special
train. with delightful mountain run at the end
In either through the green valley upward are
charming in themselves.
RAILROAD FARES REDUCED.
The Ulster and Delaware Railway system. the
great developing factor in the Catskils. still re-
mains the only through all rail connection without
change Never before was this progressive line so
well equipped for handling this great mountain
traffic as il is this The entire system is
now fitted with a full gauge track and the vaH-
GUS branches and divisions, formerly known as the
Stony Glove and Catskil Mountain. the Kaaterskill
and the Delaware and Otsego lines, will be con-
solidated into company July I. and Will be
known hereafter the Ulster and Delaware Rail-
way system. And the best news OF all is. the fare
has been reduced TO three cents mile over the
entire line including the Stony Glove and the
Kaaterskiu roads where the rate has been ten
cents a mile in the past. This order went INTO
effect on June !. and II is likely TO cause revou-
ton In the Greene County section Of the range
when the fact becomes fully known Resorts IN
that region preparing for great boom this
season in consequence OF this radical reduction OF
fare. for which they have been so strenuously
clamoring for years. The Ulster ana Dea"aIe
present western terminus Oneonta, where it
viii connect with the cooperstown region r ms S
extension is nearly completed, and trains VIII
Sold trains from weehawken over the West
Shore and Ulster and Delaware to the m9untains
without change and with few stops VII ,,. be the
leading feature usual this season connection
with this mountain road and the various river
Is, mf Pna bagseng from a the paaa
steamers Of the Day Line. the New-York and the
any f fake the The ieI an9 and 1t the
fine night steamers Of the Central, Hudson company
gers from the New-York Central trains and the
The feet and famous Mary Powell leaves her
NewYork pier daily in the early afternoon for
early evening. after one of the most charming in
laa sails %5d DON'T Ae Of entrance to the range
IS at Catskin Point and village. which is about
ere received from the Day Line steamers, the West
Shore and Cnai d trains and the e be TbeS St
evening boats are now getting large share OF the
KaaterskiIl. one enjoys the twilight and c9olness
Of early evening on the lower HUDSON has re-
modern appointments. and awakes in a CHEEKY
in the bracing the Catskill Mountain road.
which conveys visitors TO the base Of the mountain
up the face of the erag and thence by the new
stil another water route favored by many is
the Sangerties Night Line which leave New-York
daily at 6 p. m. and land passengers at Saugerties
the famous Plaaterkiil Glove. There is thus wide
choice of routes suited TO varied conditions and cir
AT THE HOTELS
There are no new hotels worthy OF mention this
season, but many changes will be found In the
management Of some Of the largest and most pop
ular resorts.
That greatest of all mountain hotels. the Hotel
KaatersBfE, on Kaaterskiu Mountain which opens
the 18th. while still under the active control Of
the Harding ownership. will be managed by H z.
Elder. II The extent and variety Of its equipment
for the pleasure and comfort OF its guests, this
great resort is still without peer among mountain
commands magnificent view. The air and the
cuisine have made IL famous. and the entire n
Former guests will not need this rchearsaI Of
praise. and new visitors will readily confirm the
Not far from this great modern resort is the ia
nous old Catskill Mountain House. in strong CON
methods. il opens on the 2sth for its seventyeghth
heretofore, with the veteran mountain enthusiast
and pioneer mountain hotel man. Charles l.. Beach.
That other historic and ancient resort the Laurel
House: at the head Of the famous Kaaterskil Falls
Over across the magnificent canyon OF Kaaters-
XII Glove are rhe various popular parks known
handsome and very attractive array Of picturesque
cottages. And all about the head Of this famous
gorge clustered hotels and resorts large and
small with varied facilities for summer entertain
every hand The Antlers resort in this vicinity
IS now managed by L. p Schultz, a OF the well
The many resorts at Tannersville and Hunter
might well receive special mention. Both are
always crowded with visitors. An Improvement at
KaatersSill Junction this season will be highly APP
preciated by Hunter visitors. ~ track has
been constructed there, and passengers will
alight upon wide platform from which they may
Up the New Grand, Summit Mountain, an
season. s ]. Cornell having died since last year.
d. J. Sprague is now In control, with Charles p.
furnish music. and a brilliant season is looked
for that airy summit.
Stamford village VIII all be open In a few DAYS
and without change OF management worthy OF