New-York tribune., 1903-07-26
THE SARATOGA SEASON.
Approaching It's Height - Week
WithOut a COnUentiOn

tude until n. advent Of September The arrivals
have gradually increased since early in the week
and the rush in this direction will substantially
hll the town inside of the next ten days There IS
every indication that August will prove a record
breaker. ard many predict that the fashionable
season viii not begin TO wane till mid-SepteInber
Many of 1he regular patrons of this place of min
springs and bracing climate in order to avoid
The consested conditions when the resort IS dis
tinctlv known as Gay Saratoga" make II con-
venieni 10 yisit this place in Juy September
leaving August to the many thousands who con-
slider that month the only proper time for their
annual pilgrimage here. It is simply q matter Of
Individual preference and adaptation 10 the con-
ditions OF this cosmopolitan capital.
Up the presen, week convention delegates
have followed almost regular succession since
early the spring. for the last few days they
have been absent. organized assemblage was
scheduled for this week.
With the exception Of brief Interruptions by oc-
casional showers the weather has been of the
usual July variety. and has furnished little cause
for complaint. The rain caused enc or two post
ponemeuts OF outdoor diversions. but the deyotees
did not lose much time in mprovising something
else a temporary substitute to command their
attention
Many of saratoga's patrons live in remote re-
gions from one another. and consequently are
unable personally to exchange greetings until they
their annual visits here Friendships
formed here frequently extend over many years
and are a source OF much pleasure. There are
numerous groups of such acquaintances this sea-
son. and the enthusiastically cordial greetings as
rule. have been followed by reunion dinners at
the popular Saratoga Lake roadhouses and the re-
vivaI OF pleasant memories
The ten days tournament to be given under the
auspices Of the Saratoga Polo CLUB Will begin on
Monday afternoon next when the picturesque field
northwest Of the town will be the centre of at
traction for the lovers OF this spirited and strenu-
sport Play begins late in the afternoon and
frequently ends when the is setting behind the
Greenfield Mountains west of the grounds The
Ballston, Hitchcock and Sanford cups are the
handsome trophies to be competed for. The great
majority of the players Will be from out Of town.
George P. Lies. of No. JOG East Seventy-eighth-
st, New-York City, who is a guest at the
Grand Union Hotel met with serious accident
a short distance south of the town on Tuesday
afternoon He was exercising spirited trotter
that he had recently purchased, when a scorching
automobile in which seated four young men.
frightened the horse and caused it to run away.
Nr Lies was dragged a considerable distance, his
oollarbone fractured, and he otherwise pain
fully bruised. also Mrs. Lies. The horse
badly injured
William c. Whitney and other officials Of the
Saratoga Racing Association will reach town next
week. and will remain till the close of the August
running meeting. The arrival daily of additional
racing stables has greatly increased the number
OF thoroUghbreds at horse Haven, and it is ex-
pected that fully Thousand horses will have
arrived before the opening day of the annual
meeting.
racetrack next month include: Monday. August
s. the Ballston Cup for Hunters, 5000; the Flash,
for tWo-year-Olds, $780, the Saratoga Handicap,
for three-year-olds and upward $1,000, Tuesday,
August L. the Alabama. for three-year-olds, $1,000
Wednesday. August 3, the Seneca for three-year-
oids, 5000 added Thursday, August ., the Spin
away, for 1ies two years old. $4,000. Friday Au-
gust z, overnight events. Saturday, August s, the
Saratoga Special, for two-year-olds, estimated
value $500 the Travers, for three-yearolds. $10
oGo Monday, August i. the Catskill, for three
year-ods upward, $1,000 added Tuesday Au-
YARD - s@S5 sdded wednesday, August Z, the
United states Hotel Stakes for two-year-ods, S1o-
go. Thursday. August 10, the Amst teTdam. LOT
three-year-olds and upward $1,000 added Friday
August II, the Troy, for two-year-olds $1,000 added
saturday August 10 lhe Eever@ySh a oteeptecna9G
Tor four-year-ods and upward S25tO the HopeIul'
day August Il, the Kentucky for two-year-ods.
E60 added Tuesday August Is the Merchants
and Citizens, for tlree-year-ods and upward
for three-year-olds, 5000. Thursday, August q,
he Albany FOR t%o-yeaT-olds $Cgo ADDED fT
$1,000 added. Saturday August %. the Shiilelah
mated value $1,000; the Grand Union Hotel Stakes.
for & SGgg te = m SaIat0gI o, CuP 19f
n the Mohawk, for three-year-Olds. $1,000 added.
olds and upward, $500 WednSsday August 26 the
Adrondack for two-ye2rqds ar sou Lh1rsSay' " 5s
An aggregation of some strong men will meet in
viii take place a wrestling tournament under the
personal management of William A. Elkes- Among
Jenkins. Carl Pons, Clarence Boudin Ed, Ather-
ton, Leo Pardeno, jim t'arr, Dan Mclean.
George Bothner and Max Luttbeg Every event
VIII reach decision.
The Saratoga Golf Club Of which Colonel F. N.
Green of Troy. is president, formally opened its
season with the FIRST qualifying m round for for the
honors of the presidents cup. There were twenty
two competitors. the majority being summer cot
tagers. H NJ. Preston. OF NeW-Orleans, mas OF
fered two handsome cups in an invitation event to
personal friends. Both the links and the lawn
tennis courts in excellent shape.
The regular dancing functions adding variety
the hotel life OF guests at the United states
all he Union
the Everett and other houses.
The daily concerts by the orchestras are largely
attended The music in the grand stand during the
August running meeting of the Saratoga Racing
Association viii be supplied by the 22o Regiment
Band.
is greatly improved. Daily the speedway is the
scene OF much acuNlty, az ~ a!IoiuS ; t,1L
rapid roadsters an opportunity 20 REGAIN IleLt 4
and strength The cottagers have this year brought
10 Saratoga an unusually large nuIhper ol nue @
horses. and substantially all OF the owners are
experts with the rens. There is continuous per
formance of brushes Just for a cold bottle to
make il interesting, you know"
avaied themselves of the seventeenth annual eX-
cursion of the MechamicVille Railroad Young
Mems Christian Association and visited Northern
Lake Champain. They proceeded by rail 10
Plattsburg and thence northWard by steamer re-
turning q late hour last night.
J. F Schorr. Of Chicago. has rented for the sea
son the Benedict cottage, in Lincoln-ave.
purchased of Willis NJ wellington, of Oxford.
Mass. a plot 146 by $50 feet at Madison-aVe. and
Ludiow-st, in this village. ana VIII al once erect
Thomas Hitchcock, Jr Of Westbury. l. L, has
rented for the summer the Wakeley cottage IN
The Sewer Water and Avenue Commission, which
has control OF the streets, Is determined that So
nciting hackmen shall not render themselves on
loxous visitors who VIII appreciate the exercise
Of authority displayed