New-York tribune., 1902-08-19
ACCIDENTS AT PATCHOGUE.
CAPSIZE MYSTERIOUSL
AND \ FINE YACHT Is BURNED.

Patchogue Long Island. Aug. IS (SpecaD--The
last week at this place has been notable for the
brightness and coolness of the weather. the
remarkably fine sailing and the general gayeties
that obtain during the height Of the season. 1t
certainly has been remarkable season in point
Of the number OF days Of sunshine and nights
Of clcarcst moonlight. and the prevailing cool
ness Not for many years has the heat OF
August been so comfortably mitigated. While
such condition OF affairs seemed earlier in
the year to promise 4 dull season. there has been
for the landlords to complain of empty
houses since the middle of July. The hotels
fuli. have been full for some weeks and expect
cd to be fun until after Labor Day. Then the
backbone Of the season will be broken Though
many houses remain open through September it
VIII be mainly for the qJeter patrons who would
put off their the city until after the home
rushing multtudes have once more settled them
selves In their permanent abodes. Still few
hotels. that have made II point 10 close not
day later than September Il. planning 10
tnue business until October trusting that the tardi
ness of the seasons advent will proong the
days at least 20 that time
II is the sport Of sailing that makes this an ex-
ceent resort for sailors or late the charm Of the
game has been somewhat Iessened for the
timid. For within the past week less than four
accidents have occurred just off far from
Patchogue. one OF them the capsizing OF a
yacht q few nights ago near Water Island. Upon
looking back upon II the matter OF a man and his
wife being compelled 10 cling TO boat from
evening All through the ddFk-and COd-hOurS TIL
o'clock next morning has some thrilling points
about IT. \ day after this accident OF
the men of the village. Il burning yacht was
discovered off Patchogue In the direction of Water
Island This proved to be large and beautiful
craft which. having TOO great draught TO
closer land. had been anchored about a mile OF
shore. and left for the night. 1t necessary
scuttle her thus destroying yacht that had
cost some S 100 5000 Then Friday. a peculiar
accident happened TO party OF women and men
from he pIIph ono Of fi,a
best shippers Of the bay the helm
and the wind light and only fairly
uncertain, the boat capsized. Much excite
ment prevailed among the guests of the hotel when
the disaster discovered. No harm, other than
Il drenching and a slight shock the nerves
ensued. Still another capsize happened yesterday
up near Bay Shore. which was reported here by
some excited spectators. The wind was light
practically II Saturday; but. for some un-
accountable reason. the yacht went over 1t
said the skipper showed nexperence. Since
nothing more than thorough wetting was the
result OF the accident, there was some virtue in it
subject of conversation.
Patchogue is now preparing for the last two
outside the usual gatherings of the hotels. are
scheduled. and all things point to an excellent
The cI9n 6%4 sn!Ggs full house It. expects to
trary to its programme of former years,
Last evening there held at the Clifton a
Among the latest arrivals at the Clifton are Mr.
Wsr6a nd MFS r F. G ne2Sen Mare b T@F Curtis eh&T1n Wa n
Russell. r C. Warden, Edwin Hanson. Miss a. r
Becker. Miss Becker, Francis swigert H: D. squres
p. S. Alden. Henry Zahn, of New-York: ]. G.
Stewart. OF Utica. N Y: Mr.. and Mrs. L. w.
y. J.. Stetson Leach. of Pittsburg Penn; Raymond
Martinez. Mrs T J. Finn Mrs. J. ]. Finn, Mrs
j. Stephenson. Miss Murphy. Mrs. NJ b. winke-
meier. Mrs. Francis w. Clyde jr.. 5 3. Sayres
and Mr.. and Mrs George W. Coe. of Brooklyn.
Among the latest to arrive at the Ocean Avenue
Hotel are Ira Strauss, Of Chicago Andrew Gelhor
Patterson T. Pierson. E w. Little a. r. whitney
jr Richard Wharton, H. Barry E NJ Ward
James T. Terry Thomas Cadegan. Miss S Lax.
E. H. Philbrick. II. s Sternberger p J. Fisher
Benson H. Goodman, Harry Goldstein Emanuel
Goldstein Miss Madeline Hughes, Joseph Fischer
Miss Theresa Fischer: Miss Estelle Federlein, Miss
Henry V. Walker. Miss F: AIger, w. H. Weekes.
Last Saturday night the Ocean Avenue Hotel
queraders took part. Not only was the ballroom
crowded. but the verandas and nearby walks
were packed with those so unfortunate as not to
be able Join in the festivities The ball has been
pronounced by all a great success all are loud IN
their praises OF the "grandest affair Pstchogue has
seen" The music was under the direction OF
and Mrs r. r. Cone.
The children are to have their masquerade at the
Ocean Avenue Wednesday night About forty
children will participate. The affair is under the
direction of Mrs Weeks.
euchre takes place at this hotel Friday evening.