davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-10
COTTAGE RENTALS AT EASTHAMPTON.

Easthampton. Long Island, June . (SpeciaD-
While yet in its infancy the social season at this
resort promises to prove Il most prosperous one
the number OF cottage rentals exceeding not only
that for the corresponding date of any previous
year. but that for any stage thereof The list in
cudes practically all the prominent cotagers here
last year and there many names
While the members OF the colony have not yet
launched any extent upon the sea OF indoor
social outdoor recreative activity, driving cy-
cling and tennis have been frequently engaged in,
while few of the more adventurous OF the visitors
have INDUCED in a surf bath
Among the more prominent New York people
who will occupy cottages at the resort will be T.
T. Blackwell. in S. Tillinghests; Mrs f. Blake
man. in Mrs I. NJ. Wallis: G. II. Butler in S Fl
Miller's; w. G. Dominick in w. T. Dorning' s;
Philip Hiss, in James Hedgess; DIR. F L. Ives in c.
w. Edwards's Mrs. Lockwood, in Mrs. NJ. S John
sons; c. J. Nourse, in w II. Hedges's: Samuel
Ordway. In +; e. irimshaws; r. c. Randall in
Mrs. r. w. Nesbits. Mrs. c. Satterlee, in J. T.
GARDENERS; DR.. p F. Sulley. in William Hedges's
and w. L. Skidmore, In +. G. Potter's.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-10
SHELTER ISLANDS ATTRACTIONS.
THE BOUNTIFUL HOSPITALITY OF THE MAN
HANSET HOUSE.

Out at its far eastern end Long Island divides
into two long peninsuas which mclose between
them of the most picturesque bodies of water
On the American coast. and here. between the two
iukes of the island as the nautically Inclined
tive would term them, lies lovely Shelter Island.
The dates back to the olden times, when
Manhanset Indians inhabited this region, and by
them It known THE Island Sheltered by
Islands, for not only Is II sheltered from the
storms by the two protecting arms of Long ISL
and but to the Gardeners Island. replete
with romances Of Captain Kidd. interposes in the
mouth OF the estuary a barrier to the chilling
easterly winds. Sheltered itself, in later years 1t
became the shelterer of others, for when, in the
early Colonial days. the oppressed Puritans be-
in turn oppressors, their victims, the unof-
Tending Quakers. fled TO this hospitable island,
where they found peace and shelter for their re-
naming days. In these modern times the visitors
to the island those who fly from the and
worry the cities and the SuffoCating atmosphere
of the this haven of rest. for such Shell
ter Island has always BEEN and so it will continue.
Ordained by nature for such mission modern
quirements demand that provision be made for the
entertainment of guests, and in answer to this
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-10
SEASIDE RESORTS.
WELL KNOWN PLACES ON THE PENN
SYLVANIA RAILROAD-MADE AC-
CESSIBLE BY SUPERIOR

RAILROAD SERVICE.

The Pennsylvania Railroad has published an
for 1900" which is full of valuable information on
the subject of summer resorts and shows that
great number OF the most popular places may be
reached by that route. The service the Penn
sylvania has long been known for its superiority
but it seems that special efforts have been made
this season toward nsuring comfort and rapid
transit. and excursion tickets may be secured for
more points than in any past season.
People who live In New-Yori Philadelphia Wash
lngton and neighborins places who have deter
mined where they will spend the summer should
write George W. Boyd. assistant general passen-
ger agent, Broad Street Station, Philadelphia for
copy OF the summer Excursion Route Book which
contains routes and rates to all principal summer
resorts east of the Mississippi. with number of fine
Illustrations and all such information the visitor
20 q summer resort would require before making
final arrangements for the vacation season. The
book will be sent by mail for 20 cents copy on
application.
The company has placed two vestibuled express
trains between New-York and Atlantic City for the
season and by that means has brought the City
by the Sea in much closer touch with the metropolis
ATLANTIC CITY.
Atlantic City possesses many qualities that go to
make an ideal seaside resort. II Is located within
easy reach Of New York and Philadelphia IT is
cooled by the ocean breezes. and il offers amuse-
ments without number TO the visitor and the ex-
cursionst. The and the delightful atmosphere
are the natural attractions Of the place but they
would be of little value if the place had not been
arranged for the accommodation of the people who
come to enjoy these blessings Hundreds of hotels,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-10
side season of 1860 OF the best in the history
of the seaside resorts.

side season of 1860 OF the best in the history
of the seaside resorts
CAPE MAY
Cape May. at the southernmost end of New
Jersey, where the waters OF the Delaware empty
into the ocean. has long been recognized an
ideal seaside resort and there for many years the
people Of Philadelphia, NewYork, Baltimore and
Washington have gone in great numbers to
breathe the invigoratng air and battle in the
surf When the improved train service reduced
the time between New-York and Philadelphia,
New-Yorkers became more numerous in Cape May
hotels and it's perfect beach. and now, with
place has become a favorite resort for people from
all parts of the country.
Among its attractions, described by a gueslt
are: A beach without peer IN all the Worio'
beaten into firm yet springy hardness oy inc
never ending pounding of the ocean, forms a grand
natural boulevard, many miles In length, over
which rolls every kind of vehicle Imaginable here,
too. may be enjoyed the finest we'll as the safest
sea bathing to be found on the coast Ihere arc
no treacherous holes ropes never needed on
Of the formation of the beach, 1t slopes
smallest children may paddle around in assured
safety, to the deeper parts. where the more
venturesOme may dispOrt themselves.
The city is attractivey laid out in wide avenues
and small lanes. all beautifully paved and shaded
by magnificent trees adorned by many handsome
cottages and dignifed by great hotels. An air or
quiet refinement pervades everything, there oelns
a noticeable absence of that continual rush and
hustle which many IS most objectionable.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-10
MUCH BUILDING AT SAYVILLE.
FINE NEW SUMMER COTTAGES GOING UPPER
SONAL NOTES.

Sayville Long Island. June (SpeciaD.-To that
class of people-and their is legion-who hate
improvements changes Of any kind Sayville
must be never ending source OF grievance. AL
though the victim OF boom" tho village
has been forging ahead with long silent strides for
many years. More or less building has been going
all winter, but the building which excites the
most interest and comment Is that OF the various
millionaire families in the wealthy suburb of Oak
dale. The Idle Hour, William X VandeTbilt's
mansion cannot be from the main road, but
nowadays the gates are always open. and hun
dreds Of visitors ride down TO cape and excaim.
o., Rear Admiral Ludlow's house, behind the
trees. much further back than the old Homestead
is practically completed. being occupied by
the Admiral and Mrs. Ludlow. Captain r. H
Bugher has bought seventeen acres to the west of
the Ludlow estate. and is preparing to have his
Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick Bourne seem to have a
passion for building lodge and gate houses and in
deed. for making all OF changes In Indian
Neck Hall itself The hall. although having been oc-
cupied for over year is not yet within ten years
Bourne family. with the exception of Arthur
Epurne, has gone abroad for two months
Mr.. and Mrs. r. y. Roosevelt OF I.otos Lake
Sayville. have just returned from trip to Paris
their Swiss cottage. in the old Country Road and
Mr.. and Mrs. John X. Roosevelt are again Installed
at MeadoWcroft.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Suydam have come to spend
INC summer at Manatasquott and Mr.. and Mrs
Regis Post, who have KEEP. Little Wood omen All
summer. '
Waidron Knitting Post also prefers tho quiet Of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-10
WHAT STRUCK HIM.
From The Paris American Register.

From The Paris American Register.
Like the dyspeptc who said that the only food
he ever liked the food he couldn't get n Ger
tain Patrick-once soldier, a family servant
seems TO have been especially susceptible what
may be called negative Impressions This son Of
Erin brought an honorable two from India
Once he described his part In battle-the adj
vance. the galop, the charge, and how, as one
rider fell dead from his saddle the death grip OF
his fingers his pistol discharged II and killed his
own horse.
What struck you most forcibly when all was
over and you looked back to it?' asked a friend
All" said the old servant, refect II think
sr'-with simplicity-"that what struck me most
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-10

country life and has been in Bayport the greater
part of the winter
The Charles Post family will occupy Strand Home
this summer.
General George Moore Smith has again rented
the Old Green homestead in Man-st.
one summer spent at Sayvle is likely to mean a
great many, for there is something about the place,
unassuming and quiet though II is. which makes
you return to 1t again and again. Other cottagers
who have come back this season are John 4.
Woods. Wilson R. Smith. John Morgan. Colonel F.
Il Black F. S. Rock. c. r. Purdy and c. H.
Ressler, of Bayport; William Tyson Hayward who
has opened the Anchorage Sayville w. c. Will
bur, of Wilbur Park and James G. Suydam. who
has taken the Gilbert Smith House in Candee-aYe.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-10
ON THE JERSEY SHORE.
ASBURY PARK HOTELS AND COTTAGES
DOING A GOOD BUSINESS.

Asbury Park. n. j.. June 9 (SpeciaD-Few hotels
in the popular Twin Cities are begging for bust
ness and the hotel broad smiles.
Prophets have not arisen to declare that the sea-
will be n good one, for the simple reason that
this is taken for granted
Crowds Of visitors arriving daily particularly
such remain the whole season. Vacant cottages
are as scarce as hens teeth, and by July every
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-10

THE RIP VAN WRINKLE HOUSE,
PINE HILL. y Y.
OPENS JUNE 10TH ELEVATION 1890 Fr-
ACCOMMODATES 125.
Beautifully all modern improvements: the
line Of the Ulster Delaware; hours from N. 2
Fur Information and rates address
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-10
ddGAElP GlOMAVUM9''

FOURTH LAKE. FULTON CHAIN. SOUTHERN ADJ
RONDACKS.
Every blessed thing absolutely new FIRST season 40
coored plenty solid confort at reason
able
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-10
El a Gl III a El 8 ST'

HoISE & COTTAGES. SIiEITE2 ISLAND, L J., n y
HOTEL HANDSOMELY REBUILT 1891 VIII open June
ga The New York office open daily, TO p m. az
% linton Square Z where applications viii be
Ceived- Telephone 1871 for and
illustrated pamphlet H D. W. LAWSON. Manager.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-10
NlAMEan AalAME-E0U@E.

KIAMESHA SULLIVAN co. v. Y
An Ideal moderate the healthese
locality in the positively malaria mosquitoes;
no humidity always cool: accommodates 200 electric
bells toilet bicycling.
bowling fishing. pool tennis finest GOLE LINKS in SUI
Ivan County Call for beautifully Illustrated
booklet giving 81 Photographic views.
C NJ BARTLETT. I56 Fifth Ave. y Y City.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-10
Before arranging your OUTING write for
PICTURESQUE HUlETTS,
gamma nm n n mQTMNU MILLBROOK.
II IIlIa III MU U1W tIilIM DI-TCHESS CO.
III lQIL UUL0lLlVU u (UJlN1 NEW YORK.

OpsEs easily accessible; liberal
management: excellent cuisine single or en- suite
baths; ninehole golf links; electric snt; three
daily Central Parkl IDEAL
bicycle roads; reached hours from Grand CsntrI
Depot. elevation. absolutely water h X
ROBERTSON Jr-. Mgr, MiEbrook Hotel IrnperiaNf
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-07-15

, Hearst's mines at Santa Rita. Mexico. and
| has sole control of extensive interests. Julia
| Scott Stevenson is the wife of the Reverend
Martin Hardin. pastor OF Andrew Preshyte-
rian Church of Minneapolis. Mrs. Hardin
is a beautiful young woman of rare social
and literary gifts. whose sweetness of dis
position and Erlciousness and simplicity of
manner have endeared her TO many
friends. Letitia Ewing Stevenson, the
youngest daughter is a charming young
lady with many accomplishments. She is
pursuing a course Of study al the Cniver-
sity of Chicago.
Mrs. Stevenson,with her family. has trav-
eled extensively in Europe ana has visited
every part Of the United States. including
Alaska Amid the arducus duties exacted
Of the Vice Presidents wife. Mrs. Steven
son accomplished an overwhelming amount
of work during the four years OF their So
tourn in Washington. being prominent in
leading organizations. She has always
taken an active part in the society of the
d. A. r.. and has served as president gen.
eral four terms. being accorded the highest
honor possible by this patriotic company.
honor possible by this patriotic company.
She Is n fine parliamentarian and has ad-
rnirsble executive ability and quick and
coirect intuition. htr rule mas Been q just
and gracious one.
But there was one other service which TO
her for almost lifetime has been Of pc
cuiiar sacredness. that is the care of her
husbands mother. For the greater part of
thlrty-two years, in sickness and in suffer
ing. II was granted her TO minister to the
mothers wants and to extend her the ten
der administrations which. up to the time
OF her death. she accepted with the sweet
grace and cheerfulness which were marked
characteristics Of her remarkable life.
Mrs Stevenson was elected "A member of
the Colonial Danes of the State of Virginia.
her ancestral State. in 1885, and is a charter
member of the Society OF Colonial Danes
of Illinois. She was an officer in the
society until last year. when she declined
reelection 10 the Office OF first vice presi-
dent. Mrs. Stevenson was greatly inter
ested in the National Congress Of Mothers,
and cordially co-operated with Mrs Birney
and other ladies in the organization and
did much to promote the interests and
further the success of that society. Despite
Mrs. Stevenson's diversified interests, she
has always found time TO give herself to
the clubs of Bloomington. and feels a Just
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-07-15

pride in the Letitia Green Stevenson Chap
ter OF the Daughters of the American Rev
olution of Bloomington.
Mr.. Stevenson and family had made ar
rangements to spend the summer at Lake
Minnetcnka, at the summer home of the
Reverend Mr.. Hardin. and his wife and
daughter Letitia departed several weeks
ago. Mr.. Stevenson was delayed and did
not leave this city until the day before his
nomination. His departure was not central
ly known 10 the country. and for several
days after his nomination hundreds of tele-
grams and letters OF Congratulation came to
this city. His plans for the future are not
settled as yet.
Duties connected with public affairs In
the past have called him much away from
home. but this city has always been his
real abiding place, and this city will al
ways hold him at his true worth. To ev-
cry one he is the man. not the vice presi-
dent. In character he Is unassailable and
his personal traits have won him the true
friendship of all with whom no has come
In contact. bloomington people take an
honest pride in Mr.. Stevenson and his es-
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-07-15

is but a step from oommercialists in poll
tics TO commercialists in government. IL
il not surprising that a party which gets
into power by campaign assessments should
pledge itself 10 laws which will return these
funds at the expense of the people as does
the Dingiey tariff: or override the Constitu-
ton to secure new fields for like com
nerce."
The politicians are predicting that more
money Will be available TO the Republican
managers in this campaign than ever be-
fore. Never in history have trusts thrived
and multiplied as since the passage of the
last Republican tariff. Chairman Mark
Hanna is not the man to ignore the hun
dreds of millions of capitalization in vari-
Gus lines of tariff protected" industries.
when he comes TO assessing for necessary
expenses" in the coming elections
While the presidential campaign is in
progress, another scarcely less interesting
Will be waged for control of the next House
of Representatives. At present the Repub-
leans have a plurality of thirteen The
gain Of seven Democratic districts VIII
overthrow the present organization; and
there IS a very general admission that
probably this result will be secured. In
this Congress eight Republican members
were elected to the House with less than
a thousand majority each. This is but a
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-07-15
STORIES FROM THE HOME OF THE NEXT VICE
PRESIDENT-SOMEWF1AT BIOGRAPHICAL

the family halted. In that little group
were Mr. and Mrs. John T. Stevenson and
their family of five sons and one daughter.
Adlai E. was the eldest, and was then aged
is. The overland journey from Kentucky TO
their new home was completed. The young
driver, the boy Adlai, jumped from the
wagon and greeted his relatives. the family
of Doctor worrell. who had persuaded the
Stevensons to link their fortunes with the
new city, then first feeling the pulse of pros
perity. Here the newcomers tarried for
several days. and then settled In a home Of
their own. This ancient structure Is yet
standing upon South Prairie street. and IS
an object of interest TO visitors and admir-
ers of the Wee President and his interesting
family. This was their abiding place for
several years. after which they moved into
a new home that had been prepared i'm
mediately in the rear of the first and facing
upon East street. also yet standing.
Among the first duties of the new citizen.
was to provide for an education for his
sons. In those early days the Illinois Wes-
ieyan University was born. a humble in
stitution whose pupils were few in number
and whose sessions were held in the old
Methodist Church. To this school Adlai was
directed by his father. Here he studied
kHc VA 100 anu u,
and then went to Danviile, KY, there
entering Center College. The president of
this college was Doctor l.. W. Green, In
whose family was a charming daughter.
Letitia. The young student from Illinois
fell in love with her. She recproca.ed, but
IL was not until 1864 that the two were mar
ried. when the ceremony was performed in
Chenoa. Mclean County. at the home of
Mr.. n. 7. Scott, whose wife. now living in
Bloomington, is a sister Of Mrs. Stevenson.
Ten years of life and hard work were
passed in Metamora, Woodford County, L.
linois, when Mr.. Stevenson, true to his
statement made years before. that he would
some day return to Bloomington. journeyed
back to the Evergreen City. He had pre-
viously decided to take up the profession OF
law and thinking that woodford County Of
fered better field, left this city. While a
resident OF Woodford County he was hon.
ored by being elected State Attorney and
appointed Master in Chancery. serving two
terms of each. In 1854 he was a candidate
for presidential eiector In the Mcclellan
campaign and made thorough canvass Of
the State. At this time he attracted atten-
ton as a ready debater and fluent speaker,
and made a good record as an orator. In
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-07-15

headed westerner In appearance and meth-
DDS. Mr.. Babcock was chairman in tho last
congressional contest, and Il well equipped
for the work
Assisting him will be Representative
Jesse Overstreet OF Indiana. Mr. Overstreet
has been identified mainly with the pas
sage of the gold standard act by the pres
ent Congress- He reported the bin from
committee. and was in charge Of the de-
bate on the floor. He IS SO thoroughly
wrapped up with this measure, and ifs ef-
fects, and so proud Of It's enactment. that
Il is quite likely to be put forward promi-
nently as the greatest achievement OF tho
Republican party.
The Republican congressional hsadQuar-
tiers will be moved TO Chicago. and work
begun there without delay. Tho Democrats
will remain In Washington The Congres-
sional Record will figure prominently In the
work of both sides. millions of copies being
mailed out to voters In the doubtful States.
Speeches against trusts and imper1Alism.
stacked IN great bundles, viii 30 daily from
the Washington Post Once, side By side
with labored defenses Of the administra-
ton, with claims for existing prosperity a.
the result of the gold standard In . short
time the actual work OF the campaign VIII
be on. In both camps, the various maneu-
vers being controlled mainly by the leaders
named above. w. & IA
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-07-15

conduct of national campaigns are sagac-
ious. devoted 10 their partys success. and
they work unreynittnsiy from the time the
candidates are nominated until the polls
close in November
The gentlemen iutrusted with the presi-
Dental campaign this fall are not novices.
They headed the National Committees of
their respective parties four years ago.
Senator James X. Jones Of Arkansas IL
one of the minority leaders In the upper
branch OF Congress. He has been q MEN,
Der Of the Senate fifteen years. forging
steadily to the front rank. He is a man
OF force. good debater and of nnques-
toned integrity. Physically. he is one OF
the most powerful appearing men in Con-
gress, although his looks are somewhat de-
ceptive in this respect. From constant
overwork he has suffered serious illness
during the past two years. and although
apparently restored at present, his friends
have had some doubts about the wisdom of
his undertaking again the enormous work
of national campaign. The Senator's
height is about six feet three. and he
weighs perhaps go pounds. He told me
once that up to the time he was q his
weight did not exceed 100 pounds. and his
parents despaired of his reaching maturity.