New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-12
HISTORIC CATSKILLS.
EUsr Nezo Charms Of the Region
Preparing for Many Visitors.

Kingston y. Y June L (SpeciaD.-The historic
CatskiILs now show the glory OF June Never be
fore were the green banners Of q summer welcome
eung 10 the breeze with more prodigality and
beauty than now amid the towering crags and
massive slopes the dimpIed valleys and picturesque
ravines o. The CatskilIs. Who can wonder that
artists. poets and authors OF wide renown should
have selected this mountain region as the scene OF
Inspiration for their genius Many q famous can
Tss has been painted il the Catskis, and there Is
classic garland Of poetry devoted to the portrayal
Of their beauties
This is the Oldest summer resort region n Amer
lea and for many years il remained without a
rival n that field IS than eighty years since
the sumner thronging began at Pine Orchard the
site OF the Catskiu Mountain House, nearly twenty
I've hundred feet toward the sky. Over one hun
dred thousand visitors came last year TO enjoy the
nte-giving air OF the mountains. and most OF them
spent the summer here
TIE improved means Of transportation have been
the great developing factor OF the region IN this
way large portion Of the range has been opened
and made easily accessible. and yet there IS little
danger that the native wildwood charms will be
Destroyed. AL this is within three or four hours
Of the city OF New-York- A short and dellghtI14
water trip, either by day or evening, and brlef
railway ride the hills, and here one Is free 10
come and 90 between business ana the family al
frequent intervals OF the day. and al moderate ex-
pense Low rates OF fare prevail and the mountain
board IS adapted 10 every purse. Rich and poor
alike may ind suitable accommodation, FOR the
Ca1skIu region IS & cosmopolitan resort
The steamers New-York and Albany, OF the Day
Line are nov receiving a large share OF the noun
tain traffic and the sail up the Hudson affords the
most charming inland water trip On the American
Continent The view from the breezy decks pre-
scnts = panorama Of scenic charm that is ever new
and unexcelIed- Seen in the afternoon from the
decks OF the Mary Powell also Of the Day Line
Company, il Is equally attractive. This steamer,
having been fitted with and more powerful
boilers. has now cut OF half an hour from her
former schedule time between New-York and
Kingston and Captain Anderson is more proud Of
her than ever. Important changes have also been
Eade On the steamer New-YOrk-
The ODeonta and kaatersklu, Of the CatsAiu
Evening Line, also favOrfte steamers with all
visitors for the Greene County part OF the range.
Both have been RENTED for this season This
IN! Inc enjoyed the largest patronage in ITS his
tory last IN fact, all the steamboat lines
son, showing q grow ng preference Tor the river
route TINS is largely due 10 the Increased com
aH Of the boats and their decrease in running
The al raj route is by the West Shore and
lister and Delaware trains, which afford parlor
cars aIG solid trains through 10 the mountains
Without change ard with few stops. The Ulster and
Delaware mo lntaiu system provides excellent
tran schedule and makes good time New and
more powerful locomotives have been added 10 the
s3yip1ae1t this season, and every approved modern
The OTIS E.levating Railway conr getting with the
Iaiskil Mountain line, has been rebuilt since last
Of he l fr a %i zen eonveTte into o s6!id
soSaoee thereby shortening the Trountaln III ana
While there are no rev CatskHI hotels for this
season, rl4uy changes and improvements IN the
existing Will be found. The great season last
scar IN spite Of the bad weather, led TO Increased
--elllues IT. certain region
ne great Hotel kaatersEIil, on kaaterskll
- Lnta-t IS stiL the mammoth resort OF the range,
+Aa Tie largest 81 its kind in the world II was
,.~tefla-lT Improved and RENTED last season, ana
5aa 1pN been further renovated and TefurnisheC.
p -s me only hotel in The range that stands liter
-. ~ lne crest OF the mountain This aIIOTdS an
e-5nslrlC-el view Of river. valley and mountain.
~ makes i the coolest resort n the Catskls.
-as Mouse vii open or June =.
ne Grand Hotel. in the western CatskiAS Is
- ~ size. and one Of the most important and
ne year the kaarerskilL Standing on an
Yer terrace Of Summit Mountain, Il commands a
-->- extended view Of mountain ana valley AanF
--~L.ges VIII be found The Grand The entrance
t-At RorIco from which guests ascend directly 70
~ once and rotunca. some fifty suites, with pr
90 baths. have been added. and there = uele-
,'5 II eacl- room OF the house. An electric plant
'' heel plt ir. The opening Is TWO weeks heCce.
- u 'afSEil Mountain House. that familiar land
- now begins its elghty-Second season under
ts4en Eaara cement as heretofore and WIN IN
-1ltoIs OF repeating its success OF last year. It
anus az the head OF the Otis incline. and offers
~ Tar famed valley view OF river and plain at
,eet tfst Is without equal.
ne Laurel House, the Falls. and the nLlers.
~, t1aiaes Falls. presenting their usual at
fSrLots The and handsome Sunset Park
~ a. the head q the Kaaterskiu Glove. IS now
~ having begun the season Nav q. The
-I-ous parks in the Taunersville region are now
lining cOttagers daily and arrivals at the club
-ses are beEiEriug. The Cnfeora Park preserve,
t9re,9" acres IN extent, was purchased by the
.-S15fa Lane C0u-uarV last fail The KaatsbArg
so-,etne various ofra. resorts AZ Hunter have
tf1sotfe no rlafe~faf ~hange. The old Trenper
49, ~ FEo--loiE rtclV used MIX and
IN Ire old. The numerous Pine
,sSsoTts are nth prospects for q most