The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-03-03
SARATOGA MAY Be
NEW MONTE CARLO
Richard Garfield Proposes
Great Improvements.
SEEKS AID OF LEGISLATURE
Bracket Bill introduced to Give Him
Exclusive Immunity From the Law
Club House to Be Enlarged-How Res
idents View Gambling.

ALBANY. N. Y, March 2.-Since the in
Bracket bill. ich is designed to grant
Richard Garfield immunity from arrest
for conducting a gambling house in Sara
toga, rumors have reached Albany of ex-
tensive and elaborate plans for making
that famous resort more attractive than
ever for persons who find diversion in
games Of chance.
Richard Garfield. college graduate, man
Of the world lover OF books and art. is
everywhere regarded as the ablest man
in his profession in the United States. 1t
is announced that, under the protection
granted to him by the bill which Is now
on its way through the Legislature, he
intends TO make elaborate and extensive
improvements in his Saratoga establish
wide fame. similar to that achieved by
Monte Carlo.
To Enlarge Club House.
Garfield has not yet taken the public
into his confidence in regard to his plans.
and there is much curiosity as to what he
intends to do. 1t is said the clubhouse
is to be enlarged and fitted up with some
of the works of art which its proprietor
possesses. The furnishings are to be rich
and elaborate. and the kitchen. which is
be made a still more attractive feature
of the place.
Garfield himself is not gambler in the
sense of being player. He knows the
chances of the game too we'll. and he as
sures his friends that there is not one
chance in a million of their winning. At
the same time he tells them that if they
must play they would be wise to do so in
his establishment
OF course. Canfield's name is not men
toned in the bill. which was drawn and
in his interest by Senator Ed
gar T. Bracket, of Saratoga. Senator
Bracket between sessions, is CanfieId's
legal adviser
Believe Gambling Necessary.
Citizens of Saratoga look upon gambling
as an institution necessary to the pros
perity of their village. This does not in
that of the inhabitants of aeighboring
villages but they know from experience
that many of the summer visitors who
flock to Saratoga in the season would not
go there were it not for the fact that |
4 free opportunity is given them to sit |
down at roulette or faro. Therefore, they |
are willing to compromise with the law.
especially as the Saratoga Club is closed !
10 all residents of Saratoga itself
The bitter fight which eliminated in the |
suicide of Caleb Mitchell, formerly presi
lent of the village and proprietor. of a
gambling house, was The immediate cause |
If the introduction of the Garfield bill. /
For Canfeld's Protection.
Senator Brackets bill provides simply
hat no warrant for misdemeanor shall
De served in the village OF Saratoga
springs without the endorsement of po-
ice justice or justice of the peace in
hat village. This means that it would
DC impossible to interfere with Garfield
without the consent of the village au-
horities which, if given at all, would
'e given only in such way that Garfield
himself would not be injured.
Mitchell discouraged and broken in for
une. blew out his brains at Senator
Brackets door. but the protective bill
las not been laid aside. 1t is generally
that the men who backed
iitchell intend to renew the :ght against
'anfield this summer. and hence the pass
ge of the bill is deemed necessary by
'anfeld and his advisers.