New-York tribune., 1902-06-29
SARATOGA CONVENTIONS.
RAILROAD MEN AND CIVIL WAR VET
ERANS MEET At THE SPRINGS
MANY VISITORS

Saratoga Springs, \. y. June q (SpeciaD-The
convention honors of the week were divided be-
tween the American Railway Master Mechanics
Association and the State Encampment of the
Grand Army of the Republic the original depart
ment commander which the late Judge
James b. Mexican. of Saratoga. who raised and
commanded the nth Regiment New-York VoIun-
teers. which experienced hard service in the Civil
War
Having fulfilled their mission here on Wednesday
afternoon. the Master Mechanics their de
parture passed the incoming throngs of veterans.
who Thursday captured Saratoga and estab-
lshed their annual bivouac this historic ground
The boys in blue of 1861 had royal greeting
The Master Car Builders and the American Rail-
way Master Mechanics. who began their annual
convention season here June is. ended their
abors the afternoon OF June -. II is generally
believed that these associations will return to
Saratoga in 1909. they by experience covering
years find this the best convention centre in the
country. joint committee representing both
bodies will meet next fall and formally select a
place for the 1903 gathering of railway experts.
Saratoga may be adopted permanent place for
the yearly concaves of these associations
There lively exodus of delegates on
Wednesday night and Thursday morning, but a
number protracting their Saratoga outing The
enforcement of the anti-pass measure had per-
ceptible effect the general attendance but there
is feeling among those mainly interested that the
travelling handicap will be circumvented before
other twelve months roll by A railroad man can
good reason why he should be compelled to
purchase ticket. He would rather be penalized
in some other way. Many good natured kicks
verbally registered by the delegates. not
few of whom employed explosive language in giving
vent to their pent up feelings.
President George H. Daniels and the other MEM
hers the Saratoga Limited Club returned to
New York City on Monday morning by the Sara
tosa Limited passenger flyer which is
tached to the Saratoga -New-York railway time
schedule The Saratoga outing of the ciubmen
was enjoyed to the highest degree. 1t is intima
that the club may make another excursion
Saratoga during the season. and after that it may
take a out to Chicago. more congenal lot
of jolly Invaders it would be difficult to find
Saratoga is noted for the excellence of its con-
certs in the season. aud the entertainments of
the highest order The summer engagements Of
two of The leading orchestras will begin on the
Fourth of July and continue to the middle of Sep
tembcr. Victor Herbert. with ifty pieces will fur
nsh the Grand Union Hotel programme. Herbert
formerly member of John Lunds orchestra.
of Buffalo. which at this hotel for several
years Stubs orchestra, employed in the
at the United States Hotel since the opening of the
house. in 1874. will return there a musical
programme is being arranged for the Hathorn
Spring pavilion. Doring's band will in a short time
again be at Congress Hall. Garland will again
this year furnish the music in Congress Spring
Park and at the racetrack Other orchestras will
supply entertainments many of the smaller
hotels and large boarding places
No pyrotechnics Will be allowed in Saratoga on
Independence Day. Fireworks may be purchased
here but they must be discharged outside Of the
corporation limits The Chinese method of pa
triotic enthusiasm is not looked upon with favor
by citizens generally and especially by those no
come here TO avoid the Fourth of July bedlam of
other towns.
The Bay Ridge Athletic Association. of BROOKLYN.
gave idaw = evaniu o,e' 'anent IN convention han
amusement OF the Master Car Builders and the