The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-08-31
GOSSIP OF SARATOGA.
BY PHINEAs FLETCHER.

some wonderment as to who the occupant
would be- She arrived Her gowns are
splendid, her jewels superb. her stable
magnificent. It takes good deal to star
tie the democratic mob residing here, but
Mrs. Alien has startled them as they
have not been startled before.
1.-THE heaviest game ever played in Sar-
atogo took place over one hundred years
ago" said John Gates, solemnly.
Nonsense" rejoined a friend.
mo, 1 mean it. A namesake Of mine
and a fellow by the name of Burogne
played 1t over there. My namesake won,
and he felt so good about it that he told
George Washington that he, Gates, had
done his share in tossing a sovereign over
the water. By the way, let us drive over
to Bemis Heights and I will show you
where they pulled the trick of"
Tammany Hall leaders are in evidence.
They hold many conferences. Jimmy
Martin, the ex-police commissioner, is the
mighty man in council 1t looks as though
he was the real thing" Carroll remains
rosy, round and silent Considerable per-
plexity results from the approaching pri-
maries. The outcome will prove the rel
alive strength of some of the clashing
factions, and those who are uppermost
| will be in q position to dictate terms.
Several members of Tammany were of
the opinion that there should be no de-
lay in the inner fight in the organization.
Martin was one of those who favored de-
lay and his plea finally prevailed. There
| is temporary truce and the clash will
not come until September.
| I hear the democrats may refuse to
hold their convention here on the same
week that the republicans make their
nominations Senator P. H. McCarren is
of the opinion that there should be at
least a weeks intermission between the
conventions, SO that the democrats may
be In position to gauge the republican
platform, and to take advantage of any
opportunities that 1t Offers
Politics is coincident with racing in Sar-
atoga. Their have been occasional gusts
of gossip during TIE week. relating MAIN
ly to Mr.. Carroll, who is VIGOROUSLY a
silent man, and who can be relied upon
to avoid disclosing his secrets to the
enemy Mr.. Carroll looking rounder.
roster and mellower as the years roll by,
occupies one of the handsomest cottages
in Saratoga, on the edge of Woodlawn
Park. He usually saunters down to the
Grand Union in the forenoon, attired in
flannel outing suit, and he sits around
and chats with friends. Mrs. Carroll is
frequently the center of group of la
dies on the hotel piazza. 1t is remark
able thing how much she resembles her
husband, and 1t is consequently difficult
to tell whether the children take after
her or him in appearance. The eldest
son, who a few years ago romped about
the big hotel with yellow curls falling
over his shoulders, is now a stalwart
youth taller than his father, and also
inclined to be stout. The family baby is
dear little fellow, With curly red hair
vivid freclkles and sturdy legs, covered
with mosquito bites.
The position taken by women of fashion
this year has caused considerable shak-
ing Of heads. They have emancipated
themselves from the condition of their
grandmothers, and from what has been
held to be, strictly speaking. woman S
sphere. 1t is due to the prevalence of
outdoor sports and exercise Few men
can handle the whip and ribbons more
skilfully than distinguished ladies. They
are also experts in other branches Of out
| door amusements. Having these tastes
they marry while young. men of wealth.
Thus they have the means to crafty their
tastes. Naturally enough they accom-
pany their husbands to the race track
horses. 1t seems they do not stop there.
They easily fall into the habit of betting
on horses and to sending "a commission
to the roulette table. Whether women
will be allowed to play is a NOTED ques-
ton. Men who have played at Monte
Carlo object to women, on the ground
that they delay the action. They change
their minds, shift their bets, want more
time, even though plenty has been given
and lose track of their bets. Others OBJ
ject on the ground that no gambling ia
BILE, 1t makes no matter where 1t is To-
Gated, should be made accessible to wo-
men on the score that a woman should
not gamble. But there are still others
who do not see in this a reason on the
ground that If 1t is allowable for a hus-
band, why it is not allowable for a wife.
Time only vii. determine the question.
1t Is progressive age and no one knows
what the future has in store. Certainly
the pace is fast.
PHINEAS FLETCHER.