New-York tribune., 1901-07-07
IN HEART OF CATSKILLS.
DESPITE HEAT ELSEWHERE, REFRESH
ING GOODNESS AMONG THE HILLS
MANY VISITORS OVER
THE FOURTH.

Catskiu n Y July (SpeciaD-Some OF the
Catskin thermometers were sorey perplexed in the
effort to maintain their conservative dignity this
hot week. The fact that they were expected to.
keep down the record under an unusually high
temperature a severe test of their loyalty.
But the mountain air not sultry. and the dry
heat OF the always mitigated by fine
breeze which failed, at least at the higher
resorts. Little discomfort felt by visitors. and
they therefore showed small interest In the mer-
curry, except wonder the high degree reached.
People were content to read the details OF the
torrid and Its fearful results in the cities and
rejoice their timely escape TO these green hills,
where they could breathe. rest and sleep in com
fort. Eighty-fve degrees is believed to be the
highest record on the mountain tops In the past.
Some reports say this was exceeded on Tuesday;
but If It was 1t brought less discomfort than a
temperature OF rs degrees would in New
York City under ordinary conditions The fact is.
everybody in the Catskils is delighted with this
weather after they get here But the trip up
was made decidedly uncomfortable by the heat this
week.
Vast crowds have been pouring into the range all
the week at both ends. and the number of visitors
now here is perhaps greater than usual for the
first week in July 1t would seem that everybody
who had arranged for early visit and could
possibly leave town now here. Doubtless many
a visit preciptated by this sudden heat All
the hotel books indicate big July business and
that always means prosperous season, as the
August patronage is sure to come. In fact. some
OF the leading houses already report all August
rooms taken
The Hotel Kaaterskill has lively rush OF early
guests that is quite unusual The hotel always
has a special Fourth of July dinner with a souve-
mir menu card. The roads in Kaaterskill Park are
now hard and smooth, and there IL much driving.
The tornado and shower that struck this region
with much force Tuesday afternoon a
display of sublimity Kaatersk Mountain.
The numerous resorts that cluster about the
haaterskill region are all enjoying good business
The old Catskill Mountain House is receiving many
new guests in addition to the permanent patronage
so long established Some of these older patrons
seem to prefer the quiet antiquity of this historic
the new electric lights even. But the modern in
novatlon is highly appreciated by everybody else,
and 1t Will bring much added popularity
AT HAINEs FALLS PARKS
The various parks Haines Falls have full
summer contingents, and the hot week was found
peculiarly comfortable there. Mrs s. s. Packard
entertain few friends during the season. Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Wiley and Major and Mrs. w. H.
Wiley are among recent Twilight Park arrivals.
DR.. l.. NJ. Hubbey is at Twilight Rest Mr. and
Mrs. Hovey are at the Squirrel Inn. Bliss Carman.
the poet and writer, is guest at Dr. Kings cot
tage w: G Horne and wife entertaining the
Fabers The Rev and Mrs. J. o. Wilson arrived at
Hamilton, OF Brooklyn. and other pioneers of these
parks have been installed In their cottages for
many days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hiram r. Dickson and Mrs C. C.
Wasson are at Hill Crest.
The Antlers, near Hanes Falls is enjoying fine
early patronage. Among the guests there are Mr.
and Mrs f. Fl. Schuyler. j. P. Lane Mr. and Mrs
r. Brands: and daughter, Mr.. and Mrs f. Boris,
ID. Hasbrook
Down on Jefferson Heights near this village the
Siahl fiouse is entertaining many guests. 1t IL .