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transfers and does not include parlor coaches
The river route 20 either Kingston CatskiH is
supplied with many fine steamers The view from
their broad and breezy decks and the continuous
charm q the sail leave no room for WEAKNESS
The Ulster and Delaware company runs through
trains 10 Oneouta- connecting there with the Sus-
quehanna division OF the Delaware and Hudson
road. and also with the new trolley line 10
Coopers9own- At West Davenport steam connec-
ton is made for that region by the Cooperstown
and Charlotte Valley road and this is now the
shortest and quickest route TO the village on
otsego Lake. whence by steam yacht and tally-ho
coach. Rchheld Springs is reached twice each cay
Catskin Mountain hotels have not increased IN
number IN recent years, and often in the August
rush vacant rooms hard find. was the
case last season. But other times the supply is
ample Many improvements have, however. been
made al through the range in the way Of renova-
nov II readiness for the reception OF guests, and
the promise Of brilliant and successful season
Seems warranted by the many advance engage
rnents received by the leading landlords. Many
new managers will be found and some changes viii
result The New Grand. Summit Mountain,
after an interesting legal conflict has now passed
into entirely new hands. The commanding terrace
o. the mountain which the house stands is
Hearty twenty-five hundred feet above tide. The
view Of mountain and valley il superb and the air
Is exceptionally dry and pure
hotel haaterskin. the mammoth mountain resort
q the world. vhiah has had 80 large share IN the
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Kingston " 7. June II (SpecieD.-Hygienic
writers. practical thinkers and all visitors Of
perence who have made the test agree that the
cooI mountain regions afford the best conditions for
sumner rest 70 the average dweller Of city and
Main The salt air Of the cicies near the coast
must be exchanged for the ozone Of the hills in or
DER 10 secure the best results from the summer
vacation The towering crags and the green soP-
ING valleys OF the Catskins are q relief eyes
Injured 70 the skyscrspers and the narrow lanes Of
the blistering town.
The region OF the Catskills was the earliest sum-
-,e- resort in America Long years before the
therapeutic value Of mountain regions IN summer
VAS recognized or even suspected, visitors came
70 the Carskills 70 enjoy the scenery and look
down over the lower landscapes Of different states
They found the air much cooler il is true, but they
hardly stopped 10 consider that any permanent in
viroratton would be likely TO follow In fact, the
average mountain sojourn then was FAR too short
10 t-1uarr these benefits 70 any marked degree
Artists Of renown and poets and writer's were
wing with one another IN the portrayal Of the
beauries Of the slopes canyons and cataracts with
enthusiasm And thus il was that few hun
d-eds having wealth and leisure visited certain
parts Of the range fifty years ago 70 spend rev
DAYS amid the native grandeur OF course all were
delighted ana agreed that the half had not been
told concerning the attractions They ware will
ing 70 endure a. the fatigue and discomforJs Of the
tourney. and fully satisfied with the sCant and
primitive methods OF entertainment then provided
on the mountain II fact they came away for
their enjoyment And Yet il was not until many
years later that anybody took much pains to an
alyze the details OF the saluJary effect OF summer
life il the CatskiIls When they did, the scores
and hundreds Of visitors multiplied into thou
sands Railroads were demanded and built. and
the numbering old stages went into the scrap heap
OF the forgotten past Hotels. great and small,
went up in different parts OF the range. and the
little mountain farrhouses on the slopes and IN
the dinpled valleys opened their doors 10 city
boarders.
Thus to-day finds the Catskin Mountains among
The most famous and popular summer resorts OF
The continent and the secret % its favor lies IN the
hea-hfuness Of the region and the therapeutic ad-
vanraEes i confers upon the tired worker
There Is TOW wide choice OF routes 10 the Cats
kills \ sail I'D the Hudson is always a most de-
igtfuI method Of reaching the mountains Il one Is
nor pressed for time The leading trains by the
Kingston route are taken up solid TO the mountain
destination without change Of passengers or bag
gage OF the Ulster and Delaware system The
CaJskiU route. however. still involves several
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new manager this season The other houses T1 .a
be conducted much usual There are also me
cottages in this vicinity, and in Hlghmount Frk,
on the higher slope Of the mountain. Among these
is the summer home Of Julia Marlowe lately com
pieted. -. .
An ideal village resort is Stamford in the western
margin OF the range No part of the Catskns
seems highly favored for cottage or hottl ne
than this pretty Delaware County village, &Lch
C ITS Han is already open, and the Kexmere
will begin its season next Saturday. Shurchll
Park is being improved and planted. and a ne"
log cabin, known as Cherrycrest- Is nearing COLI
pIetion in the woods. -, ,,,-
Al PaIenvile az the mouth Of Kaaterskill Glove
and base of the mountain. the season IS opening
win promise. This quiet and restful hamlet mas a
wealth Of native attractions
Ar Catskfn village and vicinity are also many
fayorite resorts including the Grant House, IN,
Prospect Park Hotel. the Summit Hill House ana
the Mountain View House
Between CattskiH and the mountains are the Ola
Salisbury House. the Green Lake resort and the
Kiskatom Retreat House and up in the CalIo
region are of resorts. large and small, con-
venfeutTy reached by the Catskill Mountain road,
Among them are the lockwood. Maple Lawn ana
Duncan Villa AT Lexington is the O'Hara House.
a. Freehold the Becker Homestead. at HensonVl!ie
the Orchard Grove and at Margaretvilie the Ack-
erV House.
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of this elevated mountain region. the centre OF
on attractive sizes
The spacious Hotel Martin for many years Rog-
gems Mountain House, in Tannersville, offers to
guests all the facilities necessary for the fullest
enjoyment Of most healthful and pleaSurahIe sur
roundings. 1t has accommodations for $50 per-
sons and is provided with modern and up TO date
convenienCes. The altitude above tide IS 200
feet the supply of water is from pure springs, all
the rooms light and comfortably furnished
the lawns large. level and shady. while fine
roads invite driving riding to all parts of the
Greene County CatSkills. The groves, forests and
mountain PATHS attractive and enjoyable.
Within easy reach many famous points of in
terest to which large parties go every fine day of
the season, and which repay visits with store OF
pleasant memories and a stock Of reinvigorated
health
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" Rates S. 90 Der D3v and Tjnwaris OPENS JUN

great valley which stretches below the shelf OF
rock near the brink OF which the Mountain House
stands.
Through the storms of fourscore winters the land
mark visible along the Hudson from south Of
Poughkeepsia nearly TO Albany. has stood IN the
glory OF its Corinthlau columns and its whlte
paint. while every summer II has sheltered thou
sands of seekers OF delight and rejuvenescence in
this attractive and most desirable places of sum
mer abode. Il in 1922 that the first party or
visitors MADE the ascent OF the mountain horse
back the Pine Orchard plateau, and spent the
night out Of this grew the enterprise which has
through all the intervening years. sheltered the
served reputation which year by year became more
widespread.
The primitive mountain wagon has given way 20
the OTIS EIevaring Railway for ascending the
narrow gauge railroad connects with the railroad
routes that reach the heart of the Catskills. II
surrounding region Is all that can attract and
charm the lover OF nature. The Mountain House
winding woodland paths and outlOoks lake and
valley scenery. The anlusemeuts desired by sum
sojourners all provided, the golf course
having been laid out by recognized expert, while
rowing and boating provided on the twin lakes
The region surveyed from the front OF the hotel
covers an area OF 1900 square miles pounded by
Highlands. the BerkShreS. the Green Noun
tains and the AdirondaCks, and through the midst
The equipment OF the Mountain House
includes lights and bells. The searchlight Is oper-
ated from to II o'clock every evening. lighting up
the steamers the river many miles away, and
have been erected for dining and kitchen. the
seating capacity at the tables having been in
creased by $50 A table dhOte dinner, served for
81 is one the features which appeal 10 driving
mountains enjoy the unique view at the Noun
tain House.
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LEHIGH VALLEY TOURS.
MANY POINTS OF INTEREST REACHED
BY ROUTES OF THIS RAILROAD

BY ROUTES OF THIS RAILROAD.
The Lehigh Valley Railroad offers a large variety
of summer tours over its double track scenic hlgh-
way. II takes its name from the famous valley or
the Lehigh River. one of the principal tributaries
Of the Delaware on the west. which penetrates the
coal region of Pennsylvania and affords almost
WtnTS;nee vaiiav formed bv tributary OF the
offers bewildering variety or the nnest uescrlp-
Crossing the mountainous region of Eastern
Pennsylvania. the road extends through the lake
coIIrrrv of New-York State with the attractive
featIrss of Cayuga Oneida Seneca and others of
these famous sheets of water. on the way 70 Bur
Talo whence the through train service by Suspen-
sion Bridge passes the scenic marvel OF the con-
tiuent-the unequalled and unsurpassed Falls Of
Ziagara-ou the way to the Middle and Far West
Across the pleasant plain of NewJersey is a
short run TO the rocky gorge OF the Delaware
where the scenery changes the mountainous.
and the road follows the windngs OF the Lehgh
River from Easton for eighty miles to w mite
Haven. climbing to the summit Of the Allegheny
Mountains passing through the Bethlehems Al
Ieutown. Mauch Chunk. with its many natural at
fractions and the peerless SwItchback From Glen
summit the road winds down 10 Plymouth and
WIkesbarre in the Wyoming Valley and the heart
IS I72i feet above tide, and the descent
WiIkesbarre the grade is ninety-five feet 10 the
many pleasing features, and the region is an his
torc one. while from Wilkesbarre several noun
tain meres may be readily reached by branch
In the New-York State lake region the Lehigh
Valley road affords ready access to all points OF
interest Besides the three large lakes. there are
others of lesser size ranged in the following order
from Oneida Lake westward: OnofidaSa' OWasCo
Cayuga. Seneca Keuka, CanandaigUa and Hem
lock. not 70 mention Lake ChautauqLa, much
the loftest navigated wa er on the globe All are
reached by branch roads In this region are Wat
kins Glen and many less famous points of scenic
ors To ali these the Lehgn Valley makes at
tractive rates for excursions
s+aar1ers for tba tour of the Great lakes which
may extend to Duluth the Zenith City OF the Un-
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drained. In the rear Of the Soper House Is fine
grove Of tall pines, and beautiful glen is within
easy walking distance. The elevation above the sea
is 1900 feet. and mosquitoes and malaria are I'M
known. A short drive from Windham is the sum-
nit OF Windham High Peak. from which the eX-
tended view in all directions embraces portions OF
less than five States.
The Soper House has fifty large guest chambers
all cool and well ventilated and furnished in the
most comfortable manner. The piazzas are dozen
feet wide and extend 80 feet in length, overlooking
extensive lawn. well shaded by huge trees. There
ample facilities for ali forms Of amusement and
recreation. The drives over excellent roads lead
many points Of interest in the nearby region
The means OF access are by way of Cairo or Hunter
eight mics distant.
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TIE
THE ATTRACTIVE REGION OF WHICH THE
KAATERSKILL FALLS Is THE CENTRE.

THE ATTRACTIVE REGION OF WHICH THE
KAATERSKIIL FALLS Is THE CENTRE.
No point in the entire Catskiu Mountain region
has been more freQueuted by visitors in search OF
the beautiful in nature than the famous kaaters-
Kill Falls. The masters OF both poetry and prose
have Wed with another in describing this
waterfall, and many artists have essayed to depict
on canvas its scenic beauty. Visitors from all parts
the mountains near by make ptgrimages daily
the food Of water plunge over the shelf OF
rock. The upper fall is 1so feet. and below this is
another plunge of eighty feet and then the water
flows through the kaaterskiu Glove on the way to
the creek Of the same name. which unites with the
Hudson River far from the village Of CatskllL
The water which pours over the falls comes from
the twin lakes. which lie between North and South
mountains. in the old CatskiU Mountain House
region. and unite with Spruce Creek 10 form the
How the falls.
The K4aterskn Falls part OF the property Of
the well known Laurel House. which for many
years has provided facilities for the entertainment
Of guests. of whom It can care for three hundred
The region is accessible in two ways-by the Ulster
ana Io Ina P OH or K61a.f- station since
the Stony Glove branch was widened to the stand,
thence to the foot Of the mountain. whence the
summit The hotel offers superior advantages 70
guests being within easy reach OF many points 81
the main veranda takes in not only the wonderful
summer settsHents on the nI0 s1ta I'm - PARK
Round TOP above them. and far in the distance the
snmits Of t oRaan faaRn T Rss Sa man
nearby points OF interest which are worth visiting
while there is excellent pjckerel fishing in the
sk3S aH The sa roads aT e8celen and there are
charming drives and rides IN al directions when
embrace extended views II mountain and distant
valley scenery.
HOTEL MARTIN. TANNERSVILLE. y Y.
Tannersviue. whose name recalls an oldtime in
~ hon OF the CatSktllS has
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THE sOPER HOUSE. WTNDHAH. y. Y,

In the Northern Catskills. with outlook in the
direction Of Albany and the Hederbergs, and the
distant Nohaw, Valley. is the village of Windham.
II is high among the hills and Is noted for the
aIbriousness of its atmosphere the attractiveness
Of its surroundings and the charms OF its scenery
The Soner Fyo,1se is in a eligible location a
mile from the village. on high ground that is well
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CATSEILL NOUNT4IN HOUSE.
THIS OLDTIME RESORT HAS NEW FEAT
URES FOR EIGHTIETH SEASON

The pens of well known writers have been
devoted TO setting forth in print the gores OF the
magnificent mountain view be obtained from
the old CatskilI Mountain House than ha e
written of any other place to which visitors resort
on the continent For il Is the Oldest and for
MANY years was the only mountain hotel in the
land Now in its eghteth season. ii is renew
ing its youth. The latest Improvement is an cleo
tric search light, which Eliminates every night the
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In Canada little known but most enchanting
ritory to explore while Georgian Bay. Lake
Huron. combines some features found else
where of special charm and beauty The Lshigfl
provides for continuous tours from the metrop-
oils all points OF interest in both the North
the South in the season OF resort travel
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salted Seas passing through the famous Saut
Ste Marie and embracing some OF the finest
scenery on the entire continent, com bining the
benefits of an voyage with the fresh air OF
mountain and forest, and all that can delight eye
and mind
The evening Republican., 1902-07-12
Church Notes

First NJ. p. Church, Seventh and
Walnut streets, Rev. George i.
Wolfe, pastor. Preaching at 10 3c
n. m. and 7.3O p. IN. by the pastor.
Morning subject, "A Cluster OF
Grapes evening subject. The
Master of Lions" Sunday school
p. m. Children's chorus choir at
night. Special music.
Kingswood Sunday School will
run an excursion to National Park
on the 18th of July. Boats leave
Fourth street wharf 7.3O and 10. 80
in the morning. All ara invited to
so. Tickets 20 AMI 40 cents each.
The Willing Workers of East
Lake M. L. Church will hold their
weekly prayer meeting on Monday
evening at the home of Mr.. Broom
all. No. 1902 Market street, lei by
Sister Carson Everybody welcome
Brother Harris of Wesley M. E.
Church, will preach on Sunday
evening at 7.45. o.r =
A special services will be held in
Bethel A. NJ. f. Church tomorrow
evening at $50 o'clock to be known
as The Mothers Meeting. All moth
ers are requested to come. A half
honr prayer service will follow this
meeting The choir will render a
Special musical program at the
evening service.
The Sunday s.l)Jl of Old Sweles
Church, will go ID National Park
on July II. ...
The evening Republican., 1902-07-12
LOy,r Shoots a Bow

Saylersville, KY, July 11.-H. G.
Jenkins, is in Jail with the prospect
of adorniug telegraph pole before
morning, and Willis Eastep, the ten
year-old son of prominent farmer,
is dying because of Jenkins appeal
to the pistol to settle the vexed prol
lem of how to deal with renfent
terrible.
Jenkins has been in love with the
boys sister for several years, but
the yOungster has not looked on his
suit with favor. On numerous oc-
casion tender passages between the
lovers have been interrupted by the
sudden entrance of dead cats
through an open window or unsenti-
mental inquiries and observations
from under the sofa.
Jenkins called this morning. The
boy met him at the front door and
was asked to go out and pay some
OF his neighbors visit. This he
refused to do. The lover made a
dash for him and the boy fled.
Three times around the house
went pursuer aud pursued, and then
the boy made Il break for the fence.
Jenkins took shot at him as he
was on the top rail The bullet en-
tered the hip, ranging toward the
knee, and the youngsters death is
near at hand. Jenkins is under ar
rest and there is a serious talk of
lynching.
The evening Republican., 1902-07-12
Tru,t.a i rsmsrs 1 raief,,r'
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Pittsburg. July, ll.-The German
National Bank has found It's teller.
Henry II. Brioker. short $4,000 In
his accounts. BHnker's method of
obtaining Maa, one that was sure OF
discovery with IN six months or a
/ year. He was specula ting tn wheat
and hoped to make enough to- repay
the money before the discovery, would
be made. lie took the money de.
posted to the credit Of interest
accounts, which cannot be withdraw n
without .notc, for a period of six
months or a year. When new &C :
counts were opened he would give the
depositors pass books and enter the
amounts OF their deposits thereon.
The deposit slips he would put In his
pocket apd make no entry of the
accounts In the books of the bank.
3 The bank directors considered a
proposition made by Brinker that
he would proceed at once to pay bac k
the shortgage, provided they would
defer. prosecution. The Board agreed
to the propofition and gave Brlnker
certain length OF time to make
good his promise. Relatives and
influential friends have promised to
pay the shortage charged against
II i'm ... ... ...
The evening Republican., 1902-07-12
Or ATN>,
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Mao l'R IL Tn thta nll ~ nu I,,I,, IN ,nl

MoC:CRE-lu this city on July 10. 1892, Lou
| isa il. Mcclure aged 52 years,
Relatives and friends are invited to nttend d
the funeral services from the residence ol
husband, John Mcclure. 2ttO Lamotte stre,t
OIL Monday afternoon July 18th at 2 o'c,ccr,
ln'erment at Wilmington and Brandywint
cemetery
GIF FlN-Cn Friday, July lltb, 1902 James
Giiin, IN hts TJd year.
Relatives, friends and members Of Hoclses
sin Castle No 10 X q. II are invited to a.
tend tho funeral from the residence Of hi. so
day, July II. services At house at 2 o'clock,
lntsrment Rod Clay Creep Cemetery Car.
rlage3 viii meet the trolley car, at Brandy.
wine Spring' ut II O'Clock. -
BUl:TON-ln In this city on July 9th, Alfred J.
Burton, Sr,
Relatives friends and members OF Wash.
ingcon Camn No. I. PAT atriotic Sous OF Ameri.
at hls late Residence No. Gl3 W. 4th street, on
Sunday afternoon July IS. at one o'clcck.
lntermsnt at Riverv!ew cemetery. .
MCCREA-In this city on July Q, l00!: Maria,
wife OF Henry Nc. rea In her 6gth year.
Relatives and friends nre invited to attend
l0t Vest ETH street. On sunday afternoon,
Jrly u, at 40 o'clOck. Services at Brady .
VINE N. T. Church at 3. 80 o'ciock. Iutcrment
Mt Salem cemetery. u. h'
GAREY-ln this city on Jaly Q, i9J2. Robert
i. Carey. aged 10 years.
prluudI of tha fam ly are invited to attend
the funeral from his la. residence, No. :ii
h. I'd street, on sun lay afternoon, July l3,
AT 2, Is o'clock. SBrvic.r in Asbury Ihlrcn
Eous.. Ca,ket will not be opened IN trc
church. lnterment private Riverview GENE.
Georgetown papers please COPY.
The evening Republican., 1902-07-12
Monday Specials

12t cent pillow cases 4jx3G
reduced for Monday to ~ cts,
SlXoO heavy bIeachcd mus
lin sheets worth Gj cents, Mon
day price - cents.
% pieces more Of the Bprk.-
ley long cloth, S1.0O a .picr"
Of - yards.
Monday only, we will sell
fIciohcr, best quality Shct-
land floss SG cents Il pound;
Columbia ShctIan!! floss 500
a pound. These reduced prices
arr for Moniay only. Orders
mailed on Monday and rerciv-
"d on Tuesday, will be filled at
the reduced prices.
All OF our 80 cent cOlorcd
madrn. waists reduced to 80
cents.
Black and white Wrappers
reduced from Sl.OO to - cts.
About , dozen left OF the 50
cent Wrappers.
The evening Republican., 1902-07-12
RILEY
Remnant Sale.
Monday Sale.

Commencing to-day, Satur-
day and lasting all OF next
week. "" will sell all short
lengths and small lots of good:
at greatly reduced prices. Per-
haps a more appropriate name
would be a Rummage Sale.
We have rummaged through
the stock Of every department
for this sale.
Remnants ofIawns, dimitics,
porcaleS, ginyhams, silks,
calicocs, India linens, mercer
ized madras, lace striped lawns
crash, table linen, muslin,
lacc5, cmbroidcrics, tuckinys,
ribbons.
Small lots Of handkcr"hicEs
reduced.
Aprons reduced.
Our regular so cent sum-
mcr Corscts reduced to 50 cts.
Not all sizes Black Cat hosi-
cry tor Children reduced to
10 cents.
Ladies' so cent lace hosiery
80 cents.
Ladies' -! cent hosiery 10
rnnIS
The evening Republican., 1902-07-12
Two Men TO.tu cd

Washington, Pa. July II. Fairly
this morning four masked men enter
ed The house OF David and Joseph
Allison, retired farmers and mill opcr.
ators, both over 10 years of age and
hrItally tortured them until the hid.
ing place Of their money was reveal
el.
The two aged men were first bou nd
and gagged and placed ON bed while
the burglars rausacked the house.
They found nothing, and demanded
that their victims tell where the
money was hidden. The demand
was refused. The burglars then tor.
tured aud threatened the aged men
until covered with the muzzlc Of a
revolver, one OF the AIlisons unlocked
Il drawer, from which the robbers
took nearly $1,000 IN money and three
gold watches,
When The burglars departed they
lett their victims lying bound and
gagged Oh the bed.
The evening Republican., 1902-07-12
M. Marvil Returned

Josiah Maryil who has been spend.
ing Il week in and around Boston,
returned home this morning. Mr..
Marvil was to have sailed from Proyi-
dence, Lut the steamer Powhattan
of The merchants and Miners on
which he was booked to sail met with
an accident shortly before she pull
ed into her dock at Providence. tThe
Powhattan and the Fall River Line
steamer Priscilla, collided IN the har.
Dor and both boats were damaged.
The Priscilla was badly damaged
and 1t was thought fer time that
she would go down. There was no
one injured on either boat. The
accident delayed Mr.. Marvil's return
trim