The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-06-01

in many particulars, of course, were
wrong, In the first place, the purchase
was an intirely personal one. The rumor
that it was preliminary to the founding
of a home for aged, infirm or pensioned
employees of any or all corporations with
which Mr.. Schwab is connected, Is abso-
lutely without foundation. In the second
place. that 1t Is to be a summer home,
with hospitals and sanitariums for sick
children Is laying out a programme for
Mr.. Schwab before he has determined up
on the plans he purposes to adopt. The
fact is Mr.. and Mrs. Schwab felt they
would like to promote the health and hap
piness of the poor little children Of the
great city of New York. They realized
how many thousands of little ones suffer-
ed during the hot spell, in crowded streets
and tenements for the lack of pure air
and an outing. Mr.. Schwab learned of
the physical advantages of Richm ond
Beach and so he decide to secure it.
Richmond Beach is picturesquely stu
ated. 1t comprises a fine sand beach.
a quarter of a mile in length, also a large
fresh water lake, about forty rods back
from the sea- and a fine old grove of
trees. Exposed as it is to the cool breezes
of the Atlantic 1t cannot help being de-
lightful on the most sultry day. 1t is an
ideal summer garden for upward of two
thousand children. A..Aough Mr.. Schwab
has not yet decided what buildings will
be erected, and what their special func-
lions will be, 1t can be said that every
natural advantage will be supplemented
by improvements commended by the ex-
perience of those who nave cared for
children on an outing There will be es-
tablished bathing houses and comfort
houses and play grounds and shelter
houses for sick children. Facilities to
reach the resort will be afforded by boat
and rail. This Is a noble private charity
and appeals to the hearts of all who have
any sympathy for little children New
York, Is, indeed, obligated to this gener-
Gus lady and gentleman who have shown
in a practical way their sympathy for
the children of the poor.
Mine Herr, George c. Boldt, who has
made himself within a few years the
King of Hotel Men, ana brought the bus
mess of hotel keeping up to the dignity
of industry on a parity with manu-
featuring, has launched another great en-
terprise. 1 am tempted to speak of 1t for
reasons that 1t touches the foundation of
his fortune. Some years ago when Mr.
Boldt started in tn hotel business in
Philadelphia he leased a little house on
Broad street 1t consisted of a dining
room. a cafe and about a dozen rooms
The rooms he furnished exquisitely. / re-
member them well. They were appointed
like private houses. Everything sugges-
tive of a hotel was eliminated. The res
taurant became a sensation. There was
nothing served but the choicest. Now"
argured --r. Boldt, II have the best and
I will charge twice as much as anybody
in Philadelphia-wha will happen?" For
a time It seemed doubtful, the Philadel-
phia palate was rejoiced but the Phila-
delphia purse gave out moan. Rich New
Workers liked the rooms, the food and
seldom objected to the prices. Men of
distinction went to the little Bellevue.
Among them was Herbert Spencer. Boldt
offered him canvass backs and terrapin,
and the finest wines. believing the great
Briton would forever talk in praise of