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New-York tribune., 1901-06-09

neighborhood. The lake itself IS between i've and
six miles long and nearly two miles wide. OF irrcg
uIar shape and bordcred by forests and mountains.
Scattered through the lake itty-two Islands, of
varying sizes. which break the broad waters into
many channels that afford endless surprises for
those who explore its beauties. The Lake Of the
Clustered Stars the appropriately descriptive
title given 20 it by the Indians who inhabited this
region in ages past and IT is also significant OF the
poetic beauty Of this neghborhood that the only
legends Of the Adirondack country that are known
relate to these waters and the dwellcrs on its
shores whose lives were associated with IL. This
section has always been celebrated locality for
both the hunter and TIE fisherman. for the waters
OF the lake. and dozen other lakes and ponds
near by. together with the numerous brooks empty
ing into them. have for years yielded the angler
royal sport, while the runwayS between these bodies
Of water have been the highways Of the deer for
generations.
Saranac Lake Is also one OF the northern ter
minals OF the Grand Canal of the mountains
which leads to the region Of the North Woods
around the Fulton Chain. nearly a hundred miles
away. All OF these features have had their inlu-
ence on the popularity OF this neiehborhood but
while the increasing number OF camps and hand
some cottages along tine shores Of the lake have
turned the denizeus of the forests from their accus
toned paths there are still plenty of fish, thanks
70 the frequent restocking of these waters.
As saranac Lake has long been favorite with
sportsmen, so is It also with the summer tourist
New-York tribune., 1901-06-09
THE WINDSOR.

with its dry, rarefied air. do be closely
encompassed by forests and mountains: a more
open country. with rolling fields and scattered
groves through which an occasional stream daint-
lily picks its meandering way. suits them better
tran overwhelming mountains and the shadowy
haunts OF the deer. Fer these there is no more
perfect summer home than Elizabethtown and
the mention of this delightful village naturally sug
gests The Windsor, for IL has long been the centre
OF life and gayety in this faVorite resort
Eiizabethtown is ideal little village. not large
enough to he suggestive of the hustle of modern
life, only seven miles from Westport, ON Lake
Champluin. but III the character of surroundings
New-York tribune., 1901-06-09
THE wESTPORT INN.

rF take Champlain was in Europe II would long
400 bs-ye had an international reputation for the
beautv. grandeur and variety of its scenery, but
of access it has hadeto be content with the ap-
p-e,iation of cultivated people who love beauty
for itself and who rely their own Judgment.
Of these there are not few. but when the general
nubsc comes to realize the many attractions Of
this Grand sheet of water and its bordering Shores
il will undoubtedly be one of the popular
sorts in the country, both for vacation tour and
a summer home.
At the most picturesque portion OF the lake IS
the XVes tport Inn, situated bluff that
looks the lake and commands magnificent view
Of varied beauty. To the north, across WeStport
Raw and bordering it that side, is Split Rock
Mountain. with its frOwn11S ellis that rise sheer
from the water, while across the lake the Green
Mountains of Vermont are visible throughout al
most their entire length. The lake invites all
lovers of aquatic sports, and dehghttul boating
trims along the indented shores consume many a
emDlOyment for his rod. The extensive lawns or
tha inn shaded by grand old elms, slope down 70
the waters edge. giving easy access 10 the water
and along the shore charming shady beacneS
of older people as we'll. The drives are also de-
IightfuI for many good roads lead IN dlIerenl on,
rections and every variety of scenery can oe round
within an easy radius Near by Is a soIL Cools5
that is always kept IN the most perIect way anu
the pretty clubhouse is favorite gathering plaee
of the guests l. -
The Greater part Of the Inn is modern IN con-
str,,c+y0u and ARRANGEMENT. and the large. airy
rooms. with the natural WOOD ilnisn anu Uaiies
fIrnishincs are more than ordinarily ATTRACTIVE.
T,re WeStDOrt continues under Jne nandseIiisHe
az ~ p Smith. favOrably known 10 freausn1efs
OF this delightful resort.
New-York tribune., 1901-06-09
VIEW ON AN ADIRONDACK LAKE.

and the pleasure seeker for no more elegant
fashionable assemblage of guests can be found in
the mountains than is gathered each year at The
Ampersand. This beautiful house stands a hand
somely wooded bluff that commands "A fine view
across one of the wider portions of the lake, and
around il. scattered through the grove. Is a colony
OF pretty cottages and comfortable tents for tent
life Is popular here many preferring to sleep out
among the whispering trees rather than TO occupy
rooms in the hotel.
There is ample for this pleasure village for
the grounds of The Ampersand comprise grand
park of $50 acres, all heavily wooded with fine old
trees and year additions this delight
full community The hotel is an extensive modern
structure, fully provided with every convenience,
and its appointments are such as the exclusive
classes from which its patronage Is derived de-
mand. The cuisine of The Ampersand is excep-
tional in its daintinesS, and IL is of the few
houses in this region that serve dinner the
fashionable hour. Not only the comforts and
the convenience OF its guests thoughtfuy provided
Tor. but their amusement is also considered: and
hrst in consideration is the golf course. Every
effort has been made by the management TO make
the links nearly perfect possible. That the
course is success is amply evidenced by its popu-
larity, for from early morn to dusk one finds n
thronged by enthusiastic players, and constant
succession of matches extends through the season
The cement tennis court is the finest the noun
tans. and near by is the baseball field. where con-
New-York tribune., 1901-06-09

the pride of its owners to preserve carefully the
great natural beauties with which IT abounds alb
solutey intact There is a great diversity of
scenery within this park, for it includes. besides
the rugged hills natural to this region, several
beautiful lakes that nestle unsuspected in the
bosom of the dense forests. and through it's
boundaries flow the waters of the wild Raquette
River and the picturesque Grasse both of which
abound in quiet pools and rushing rapids that
favorite angling places with the sportsmen who
frequent the region. The canoeist too, finds in
these waters delightful variety of tours. for here
he may drift undisturDed the ripping waters of
a landocked lake indulge in the wild rush of a
raging rapid. the spirit suggests. The hunter
finds his sport a pleasant recreation here for the
park is the natural home of the deer, which during
the summer constantly by the
guests of the hotel. and successful hunt may be
INDUCED in without its being necessary to make
long expeditions. which consume much time and
frequently involve considerable labor.
Hotel Childwold is the shore of Lake Massa-
wepie. charming sheet of water three miles long,
and 1t is but step to the waters edge, where
New-York tribune., 1901-06-09
ROCKY POINT INN.

4 popular and easily accessible resort IN ms
southern part of the Adirondack region. and one
that has been known since the early days OF ina
history OF the State, Is the Fulton Chain, a series
of lakes connected by streams and forming a group
of great beauty. The largest and most attractive
of the group is Fourth Lake, possessing deshtrui
variety OF scenery, and it has become one or the
most popular places for summer residence IN tnis
section. The elevation is eighteen hundred Ieet,
which insures dry and invigoratinS atmosphere
as we'll as a cool and agreeable summer climate. IN
this respect equalhng any portion or the AdiFon~
dacks -. -, A.. A..
Rocky Point Inn, which is promontOry that
iuts out from the shore at the head OF the lake a
situation that gives il a beautifully COMMANDING
view of the surrounding waters and WOODS ana q
constant circulation of air on the Warmest DAYS.
fine bathing beach, rather a rare thlnS IN tIls
region is near the house and is q feature much ap-
preciated by the guests, -, - -. &,
The Rocky Point Inn is not a large house, our -
select in ITS character and tasteful in Its appot-
ments and mana cement, and these charactefstSI
have won il a most desirable patronage, Ior H -
not only delightful place wherein TO hnger oullis
the long summer months, but is also a convehleLas
resting place for travellers passing through INC
lakes. -, - - A.. -,,sk
direct route can take the New-YOrk Central roso
10 Clearwater Station. and from there II IS snort
distance to Eagle Bay, which Is mile from tns
Inn by water. Another pleasant route IS by way %
old Forge, where q little steamer may De taken ios
a delightful trip through the lakes, iahulns ~
Rocky Point. a1
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from mosquitoes and the flies that infest many
resorts during the early months Of the summer.
The house IS lighted throughout by electricity. and
electric bells connect every room. The public rooms
warmed when necessary by heating system,
well as by large open fires 4 feature of the
house Is the dining ROOM which IS more than usual
Is spacious, and. with its large windows looking
out the lake. Il b. most attractive apartment.
From tho hotel the ground slopes down gradually
TO the waters edge. where stands the large boat
house. well supplied with the finest Adirondack
boats, for every one spends great portion OF the
time on the water exploring the many Islands
scattered through the Lake and the prettiy wooded
bays. Besides the large Lake there number
OF other lakes and ponds in the neighhorhood
which offer varied attractions, not the least OF
which Is the fishing FOR this has for years been
tho headquarters OF ;hc angler well the
hunter All of these waters we'll stocked with
both trout and bass. tor the State Fish hatchery
S. near at hand ana care has been taken that
tn" fishing should not deteriorate
Besides the sports of water and forest, the golfer
s. not forgotten. AS excellent provision Is made for
his pleasure a fine at hand The
Algonquin is two miles from Slrauac Lake village,
whore its taily-ho meets all trains. both the
New-YOrk Central and ChatcaugaY roads. As for
many years past, the house is conducted by John
Harding. always faNOrite with both the sports
man and the summer guest.
New-York tribune., 1901-06-09
"a SUMMER PARADISE"
HANDBOOK OF THE ID. AND III. DESCRib'
ING ADIRONDACKS. SARATOGA LAKE
GEORGE AND OTHER REGIONS.

"a Summer Paradise is the attractive title give.
10 the summer book issued by the Delaware anu
Hudson Company descriptive OF the region reaeheu
by its railroad lines II contains in concise FORM
great amount of information in regard to the Adj
rondacks Saratoga. Lakes George and Champlain'
Cooperstown. Sharon Springs and other place,
less widely known. The company has its eenefs'
offices in Albany. the terminus of both the sara
toga and the Susquehanna division of the Delaware
and Hudson Railroad and which is the starting
point for trips TO either the northern or the III
terror portions OF the State.
The Delaware and Hudson is one of the prfncipa'
routes Saratoga Springs, through trains oeins
run over its tracks from the rohds reaching Al
bany both sides of the Hudson River Inc
many and great attractions of Saratoga annuaiN
attract thither host of visitors. who come from
all parts of the world and add to the gayety %
nations at this summer capital The Dement'S az
rived from its health giving waters serve 10 N
duce persons TO return year after year. ana lio
brilliant scenes at the crowded hotels, 1's
New-York tribune., 1901-06-09
RIDGEWOoD VILLA

There are many who would like 10 go 70 'ne
mountains for health rest or recreation who 90 not
care for the whirl OF fashion, and To whom the co-
tinually changing crowds of large hotel Win ina
attendant hustle and excitement, are extremely an
noyng, and these will find the Ridsewood Nilla IN
Harrettstown in the Adlrondacks. a cosey anu
charming home. IL is fortunate in its locatons ior
IL is the direct road between Paul Smiths ana
Saranac Lake, and the country in every direction
has many points of interest and many prominenl
resorts to which pleasant excursions may be naue-
In fact the Villa is a most convenient headquarters
from which to explore the entire central portion o.
the mountains
Situated on a high ridge OF land facing the east
the Villa commands a varied and beautiful view;
for three hundred mountain peaks can be countess
from it's grounds and from the hill in the rear OF
the house additional charming scenes are untOccu,,
The grounds are large. shady and well kept anu
contain tennis and crOquet grounds. while this sea
there will be golf course in charge OF an & ex,
pert. Many comfortable hammOCkS swing between
the trees. and around are groves of spruce anu anu
balsam that render the pure air fragrant with te5
spicy odOrs. There is a telephone in the mouse. s,
IL Is only few minutes walk TO post and teiesrap"
offices.
Visitors coming into the mountains by the New
York Central lines will be met at Paul Smit"
station. they may go to Saranac Lake. when =
further away. while those from the east arriving
by the Chateaugay Railroad will leave the tram q
BloOmingdale.
New-York tribune., 1901-06-09
THE ALGONQUIN.

The Algonquin is particularly fortunate in its
location a summer home. for it stands an
elevation the eastern shore of Lower Sarda &C
Lake, and from its broad piazzas one looks direc
up this beautiful lake, with its wild, irregulaa
shores and clustering emerald islands. Mountain
peaks break the horizon in all directions while
around it the forests offer many a cool ramble
The house is high enough above the waters of the
lake escape the damp miss, and it catches every
breeze that blows, making it a remarkably
fortable resort for the hot months of the summer
while the absence of swamps and dead water in
the neighborhood relieves it from all discomforts
New-York tribune., 1901-06-09

who fond of the water with every facility for
their pleasure. A first class livery stable is at
tached to the house. and ample accommodations are
provided for those who wish bring their own
horses and carriages. Other details relating
recreatons of their guests equally well pro-
vided for, and all of these things have gained the
Stevens House a popularity that is seldom equaed.
especially with the young people, who always
here in large numbers, and as result not only is
it pleasant. but also jolly house.
The Stevens House is easy of access. for through
trains of the New-York Central Road direct to
Lake Placid. not only from New York. but from
many cities of the West; the Delaware and Hudson
road also connects PlattSburg with the Chateau
gay road. which carrie; it's Passengers through To
Lake Placid. and this will be found both pleas
ant and convenient for travellers from the and
those who desire to come by way of Lake Cham
plain.
New-York tribune., 1901-06-09
PAUL SMITHS.
A FAMOUS ADIRONDACK HOST AND HIS
ROYAL PARK

The Adirondacks and Paul Smiths are to multi
tude of sportsmen and pleasure seekers of all de-
scriptions synonymous terms and with many who
have never had the fortune to visit this happy
gion Paul Smiths is the Adirondacks. That this is
SO is by means strange those who know the
story OF the mountains and the prominent part
played by this noted host in the growing popu-
iarity OF the region. Thirty or forty years ago.
when adventurous sportsmen began to discover the
grand beauties and unequaed sport that were TO be
found in the little known northern corner of this
great state, they looked about for some one
familiar with the region who could guide them
through the trackless forests and along the anos,
New-York tribune., 1901-06-09
THE AMPERSAND.

One of the first places in the Adirondacks that
gained favor with outside world. the sportsmen
and pleasure seekers of the country Saranac
Lake, and to-day. after many years it's popularity
is as great as ever and there is no place in the
whole region which entertans greater number of
summer visitors. This is remarkable record
among pleasure resorts. but the fact surprises no
one who is acquainted with the charms of Lower
Saranac Lake and the many attractions of les
New-York tribune., 1901-06-09

the expectations of the guests. The inn has been
leased by II. r. Robertson, jr., favorably known
as the manager of Halcyon Hall. at Milbrook, and
this IL will be under his personal control.
The standard he has set in his former house will
be fully maintained. and improved where possible.
at St. Hubert's Inn
The postOfice address of the inn is Beede's
n. ". and IL is reached by the Delaware and Hud-
son Road to Westport. where conveyances meet all
traina -
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neghhorinG resorts. The village OF Saranae Lake:
miles distant maintains sew erai churches or
different denominations, and mary pleasant exeuT-
sons to other resorts in this sect 70 OF tne noun
tains may easily be made either .oy carriage or
train.
The management of The Ampersanc remains uil-
changed, and the rule of the house declining TO
receive persons afflicted with pulmort ry troubles
will be as strictly enforced in preVioA years.
The New-York Central Road tia oush cars
to Saranac Lake without change. and travellers
leaving New-York in the evening reach I neir deS-
tinatiOn early the next morning.
New-York tribune., 1901-06-09
HOTEL CHIIpWOLD.

thoroughly satisfying I'm its scenery. in the.
character Of its surroundings and its wild atmos-
phcrc as Hotel Childwold for it is located In the
great Childwod Park. grand estate of sixteen
thousand acres cr virgin forest where Il has been
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-10-11

fcer or officers shall have been appointed
iC the head of a department. he or they
may remove clerks or assistants only upon
the ming In writing with the city clerk
the reasons for any such removal.
This relates only 10 the removal of sub
ordinates thirty days or more after a new
officer or board has come in. Within the
first thirty days removals may be made
without assigning any cause. but appoint
ments can only be made after examination
as to fitness. Whatever the practice may
have been this is what the charter says.
In the Department Of Public Safety.
which includes the police and fire forces,
the charter gives the board power TO make
appointments under rules and regulations
to be adopted BY the board. but once APP
pointed members of either force can only
be removed for cause other than politics,
and the written reasons for such removal
she'll he entered upon the records of the
board" The charter further provides that
both the police and fire forces shall be
as nearly as possible equally divided politi-
cally. and no member thereof shall be dis
missed except for cause as hereinbefore
provided" Whether the forces as now con-
stituted are equally divided politically the
Journal cannot say. but if they are it would
seem that the new Board of Safety cannot
remove a member of either force except
for cause to be stated in writing and en-
tered of record. 1t is certain that the power
Of sweeping removals in these departments
does not exist. even within the first thirty
day limit. The trainers Of the charter evil
IDENTIFY intended to take the police and fire
departments out of politics and to keep
them out. 1t puts both forces on a differ
ent footing and under different ~restric-
tons from any other branch of the city
government. Any member Of either force
who has been guilty Of neglect of duty, or
who has used his position or authority for
partisan purposes, or given other cause,
may be removed, but there must be some
cause, and it must be stated I'm writing.
This applies to the chiefs of the police and
fire departments as we'll as to the mem
bers. they being all alike appointees of the
board.
From what has been said any one can
see that there are legal as well as business
reasons in the way of a sudden clean sweep
in all departments of the city government.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-10-11
IN THE 1 GOVERNMENT.

There seems to be an expectation in some
quarters that Mayor Bookwalter will i'm
mediately make "a clean sweep of all
employees of the city government under the
late administration. This expectation Is
probably entertained most strongly by
those who are applicants for office but per-
hans also 10 some extent by others. 1t
would not be wise for the mayor to make
sweeping changes at once, and his power
IT, this regard has some limitations placed
on il by the city charter. The public in
terests are to be considered first, and these
might suffer by the sudden and simultan-
eous removal of all experienced employees
and the substitution of inexperienced ones.
This is never done in the executive de-
partments at Washington. and should not
be- in the city government. Changes should
not be made more rapidly than the proper
transaction Of public business will justify.
The head of an executive department needs,
even for his own protection, a certain pro-
1crtion of trained subordinates. and to have
these the wedding out" process should
not be too sudden. 1t may be sure, but it
should be a little slow, and the mayor
wisely declared in a speech yesterday that
he should not be precipitate-
The Journal has already called attention
to the fact that in seeking to place the
city government on a business basis the
charter tries to enforce the merit system.
The basic idea is that all officers and en-
pioyes are to be appointed for fitness alone.
and that retention and promotion in Of
fee are 10 be for merit. The heads OF de-
partments and a majority of the member
of each board are, OF course. expected to
be in political sympathy with the mayor.
9nese heads and members may be ap-
pointed at once. but the power to ap-
point and remove subordinates is not un-
limited. Section 40 of the city charter pro-
vldes that the mayor shall call the heads OF
departments together monthly for consul
tation. and says:
Records shall be kept OF such meetings.
aud rules and regulations shall be adopted
thereat for the administration OF the at
fairs of the city departments. which regu-
latiOnS shall prescribe a common and SVS-
tematic method Of ascertaining the COM
pErative fitness OF applicants for office.
position and promotion, and OF selecting.
appointing ana promoting those found to
be best fitted. except in the Department of
Public Safety, without regard 10 political
opinions or services.
This aims at establishing the merit sys-
TEN throughout the whole city government
\ strict Observance OF it would prevent
the appointment of a single subordinate ex-
eept after examination as to his fitness
without regard TO political opinions or
services This relates TO appointment
only. The head of an office or a depart-
ment may remove any or all subordinates
subject 10 the following:
Provided. That after the expiration of
thirty DAYS from the time when a new Of