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CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1905-01-05

not have been very long after Day
break" said Claus.
at was one minute after" answered
VIII KNOCK. "and that In as bad as one
hour. shall act the stinging gnats on
GIossic and Flossie, and they will thus
suffer terribly for their disobedIence."
Don't do thatr' begged Claus. 1T
was my faultr'
But VIII KNOCK would listen to no
excuses and went away grumbling and
growing In his III natured way.
For this reason Claus entered the
Forest to consult Necile about rescuing
the good deer from punishment. To
his delight he found his old friend, the
Master Woodsman, seated in the circle
Of Nymphs.
Ak listened to the story Of the night
journey to the children and of the great
assistance the deer had been to Claus
By drawing his sledge over the frozen
snow.
II do not wish my friends to be pun
ished II can save them" said the toy
maker. when he had finished the rela-
ton. 'They were only one minute late.
and they ran swifter than bird nies
" kct noiue DtkoIC 0hyDTcHh.
Ak stroked his beard thoughtfully q
moment and then sent for tho Prince
Of the KNOCKS, who rules all his people
in Burzee. and also for the Queen of
the Fairies and the Prince Of the Ryls.
When all had assembled Claus told
his story again, at AXIS command, and
then the Master addressed the Prince
OF the KNOCKS. saying:
''The coed work that Claus In doing
among mankind deserves the support
Of every honest immortal. Already he
II called Saint in some Of the towns.
and before long the name Of Santa
Claus will be lovingly known In every
home that is blessed with children.
Moreover. he II son of our Forest, so
we owe him our encouragement You,
Ruler OF the Knocks. have known him
these many years; am ! not right In
saying he deserves our friendshipT
The Prince. crooked and sour Of Wis
age, as all KNOCKS are, looked only up
on the dead leaves at his feet and muir
INJURED, "You are the Master Woods
man Of the Worldr'
Ak smiled. but continued, in soft
tones, sit seems that the deer which
are guarded by your people can be Of
great assistance to Claus. and AZ they
seem willing to draw his sledse beg
that you will permit him to use their
services whenever he pleases."
The Prince did mot reply, but tapped
The curled point Of his sandal with the
t1p Of his spear, a. II in thought.
Then the Fairy Queen spoke to him
in this way: III you consent to AXIS
request will see that NO harm comse
70 your deer while they are away from
the Forest.
And the Prince of the Ryls added:
sBof my part will allow every deer
that assists Claus the privilege Of eat
fne my casa plants. which give
strength. and my grawle plants, which
eive neetness Of foot, and my MARION
giants, which give long life"
And the Queen Of the Nymphs said,
ssIhs der which draw The slsdgs q
oDaus viii b. permitted 70 BATH II tie
voeGst pool It Nares, wh1ah VIII Givs
11om slssk eoatD end great bsauey."
~ YSlsss - - xneseny hanslng
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1905-01-05

sWhy don't you climb down that
ohimneyT asked Glossie.
Claus looked at 1t.
'.That would be easy enough II 1
were on top of the roof" he answered.
~Then hold fast, and we will take
Vou there" said the deer, and they
gave one bound TO the roof and landed
Beside the big chimney.
"Good? cried Claus, well pleased,
and he slung the pack Of toys over his
shoulder and got into the chimney.
There was plenty Of SCOT on the
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they shall bathe In the Pool of Mares.
and eat the casa and grawle and mar
bon plants, and shall be under the es-
peclal protection OF the Fairy Queen
And now cease scowling. VIII KNOCK.
for my words shall be obeyedw
He hobbled quickly away through
the trees to avoid the thanks of Claus
and the approval of the other immor-
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P'VRAth INV
darkness W ith
phantoms. start
ing at the crcak-
ing Of the bed OF
the rustic of the
bcdclothes.
Such symptoms
In general point
to disease OF the
delicate wonaniy
organ \, and a
constant drain Of
the vital and
nervous forces.
This condition
cannot be over.
come by sleeping
pow d ers. The
diseased condi.
tion m ust be
cured before the
consequences OF
disease are re-
moved.
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break. and the KNOCKS will punish Us
and never let us come again"
1--WE must race for the Laughing v
ley and make our best speed ,etu.-i-
ed Flossie. $50 hold fast. fricn !
Claus.'
Claus held fast and the next momert
was flying SO swiftly over the snow
that he could not see the trees ais they
whirled past. Up hill and down dale
swift as an arrow shot from II bow
they dashed, and Claus shut his e,e-
to keep the wind out of them and left
the deer to find their own way.
1t seemed to him they We're plunginr
through space, but he was not ut nj.
afraid. The Knocks were severe mas
ters and must be obeyed at all hazards.
and the gray streak in the sky was
growing brighter every moment.
Finally tie sledge came to Il sudden
stop and Claus. who was taken un.
awares, tumbled from his seat into a
snowdrift. AS he picked himself up l.,
heard the deer crying:
"Quick. friend, quick! Cut away our
harness.
He drew his knife and rapidly sever.
ed the cords, and then he wiped the
moisture from his eyes and looked
around him.
The sledge had come to stop in the
laughing Valley, only few feet. he
found, from his own door. In the east
the day was breaking. and turning to
the edge of Burzee he saw Glossie and
Flossie just disappearing in the Forest
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The snow was quite deep in that VII
lage, and just before them was a roof
only few feet above the sledge. A
broad chimney, which seemed to Clos
sie big enough to admit Claus, was at
the peak of the roof
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bricks, but he did not mind that, and
by placing his hands and knees against
the sides he crept downward until he
had reached the fireplace. Leaping
lightly over the smoldering Goals he
found himself in a large sitting room.
where dim light was burning.
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Chapter Seventeenth
Christmas 6vt

= II + d ~
- that broke broke
as Claus
returned fro IN
his night ride
with GiossIe and
Flossis brought
to him 4 new
trouble. w III
KNOCK. the chief
guardian OF the
deer. cn IN . to
him. suriy and
III tempered, to
complain that he
had kept Glossie
and Flossie be
yond daybreak.
in opposition to
his orders.
yet II could
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copyrish.. 1909. by the Bo~en-nerrili
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-09-10
UNDERCLIFF.

Lake Placid. N. Y. Sept (speciaD.-The
pleasant days of the past week have been uti-
lied and enjoyed by those of Undercfs guests
who are enthusiastic mountain climbers Friday
Of last week a small party made the ascent OF
Mount Marcy making the trip from Underclin
in one day. They report a magnificent view
and a most enjoyable excursion. Several parties
have visited the summit of Whiteface, one party
having supper on top and coming down by IAN
Tern light.
Between the showers of the past few days the
lake has been popular, and several small plcnlcs
and fudge parties in boats have been started at
few moments notice and have been thorough
ly enjoyed by those fortunate enough to be IN
vited
The foliage is beginning to put on Its au-
tumnaI splendor and new beauties are olscoV-
cred every day by those with ooservant eyes.
September is certainly an ideal month at Lake
Placid. 800
Among the recent arrivals at Underclir are
Mr. and Mrs Henry G. White, Robert Schurmail'
Miss Catherine Schurman. Miss Helen Howard
49, %. Irving jr., Robert Burns, Eldon Macleod,
DR. Charles S. Minot and DR.. R. A McLennan-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-09-10
THE GRAND VIEW.

Lake Placid. n. Y, Sept (SpeciaD.-Mr. and
Mrs H. E. Grant. and L l. HILL of New-fork'
have gone from the hotel this week on a ten
days trip through the mountains
A party of twenty-five headed by j. WADE
McGrath and W. F. Knox, Of New-York. Will
make the ascent OF Mount Whteface on Mon
day.
4 euchre was held recently, the winners be-
ing L. L, Hill. first prize: F. G. Belsito. second,
and Mrs. J. H. Ingraham. third. J. G.. LANCE.
of New-York, has been doing some good work
at golf recently. The other day he made the
course in thirty-seven strokes w. j. Spain, of
New-York, has also been playing we'll. others
who devote much time to the game are Mr.. and
Mrs w. II. Rich and a. Q, Talbot.
G. W. Richardson of Boulder, COL is the
guest Of Captain John H. Hanna, of New
Orleans
Miss A. Costikyan, of East Orange, N. J.,
started this week with her brothers and sisters
to join their parents. K. Costikyan. with Frank
Deely, OF New-York. spent a few days in rough
camp before going away.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-09-10

mere links and courts are daily crowded v1t4
enthusiasts
The climax of the social season hero was tho
annual midsummer hop at Churchill Hall on
Saturday evening. The ballroom was decorated
for the occasion and a buffet supper was served
The attendance included the guests Of Churchill
Hall and the Rexmere, while many members OF
the cottage colony were also invited
Miss Helen Miller Gould arrived at the Rex
mere on Friday to introduce. for a talk ON
india and Her People," her protegee, Miss Susie
Sorabji Of Poona, India. Miss Gould made tha
trip from Kirkside, her summer home IN Rox-
bury accompanied by Miss Sorabti and & party
of friends, including DR.. and Mrs. Wilfert w.
White, of the Bible Teachers Training Schools
Donald White, Professor and Mrs c h SNOW
of New York University; Miss Estelle Champlin
and Miss Anna Palen, of Philadelphia DR.. 5. q.
Churchill and Miss Churchill extended invita-
lions to the guests of Churchill Hall and the
ReXmere to attend the lecture and the musical
and reception to Miss Gould and Miss Sorab1I
Professor Reeves. of the Columbia University
Law School, has purchased three lots on the
Kirkner estate adjoining Seminary Heights and
will build q summer home Professor Reeves
has spent seven seasons here as a member OF
the cottage colony
The men at the Westholm were the hosts at
q progressive hearts party, given In the parlors
on Monday afternoon Prizes were won by
Miss Haws, Mrs. J. Haws and Mrs. j. h Jour-
dan of Brooklyn.
A progressive euchre party given IN the
parlors of Kendall Place Saturday evening. The
successful contestants were Miss Essie King,
Mrs. A. A. Palmer. Mrs. E. L. Scull and Mrs.
Charles G. Braxmar, of Network.
Miss F. sherwood and Miss Thornal were
the prize winners at a progressive hearts party
at the New Grant House, on Thursday evening.
At Greycourt Inn, adjoining Churchill Hall,
whist is the popular pastime and a duplicate
whist party given at this hotel on Tuesday
aUeDiOP
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-09-10
THE STEVENS HOUSE

Lake Placid. \. Y. Sept (speciaD.-The
week ct the Stevens House has been marked py
many outings. dinners and parties Perhaps
the most thoroughly enjoyed affair OF this KIM
was the dinner given at the Casino or MONDAY
night by Commodore Charles n. Morgan 10 MS
fellow officers Of the Lake Placid Yacht Cluo
and a few invited guests.
Miss Genevieve DAILY, daughter Of NJ l. DAY.
Of New-York, gave dinner party TO company
Of friends one evening this week Another was
given by Mrs a a. Robinson, of Newly h
Reefsteak dinners on Grill Rock are always JoHy
affairs, and that given by Mrs. Z. Il cash. "a
New-York, was especially so.
Guests at the Stevens House are highly pleaseu
with the work done by their representatives, 40
the recent Ampersand golf tournament
The Young men al the hotel are planning NUM-
ing expeditions for the near future. George "a.
Stevens and W. J. McConvin. who are members
Of the Bear Lake Club, in Canada plan TO starr
club preserves. The opening of the huhtlns
season has served to stimulate interest IN shool-
ing generally here. In clay pigeon match JIG
other DAY some good scores We're hadue ny "a
w Tillinghast W. ]. McConVllI George a
Stevens and A H Rallies ,,,o ho
Professor E r a. Seiigman, OF Colu1npla, VINO
has been with his family al Camp AsKehoiItd, oli
the lake shore near the Stevens house pid4s "
leave soon upon a European trip. Last SudIuay
Professor seiIgnap entertained II. Nobotof, OF
the Russian peace COMMISSION WIN e@4e ~
Portsmouth in private car ,.,- VIZ
Mr. and Mrs. =. II. Snlithley, or Plltspurs' w;
J Nauss and Miss Nauss, or NeW-io aLio
Miss n W. Cooney, of Schenectady, make up
q party recently arrived at the hotel
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-09-10
THE AMERICAN.

Lake Placid n. Y, Sept (SpecfaO.-The
American has been the headquarters this week
for number who came up from New-York for
the hunting season. One party of twenty-one
recently came through the trail Mount
Marcy. They had considerable sport and plenty
of hard climbing Most of the hunters here
this season have had good luck. Charles Wood
and James Shea, who were out day this
week brought back two fine deer The fishing
continues excellent, and many fine strings have
been brought in withia the last few days. Re-
cent New York arrivals at the American include
z. J. Henderson w ]. Ramme, Charles J. Ken
nedy p. J. Harte, Mr.. and Mrs J. w. Reed,
o. w Cooke B. F. Child. E. R. Underwood
John ]. Hall. f. E. Williams and Mrs. j. A.
Dorann
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-09-10
THE WESTPORT INN.

Westport- Lake Champlan Sept. (Spe-
cial .-Launch parties tennis and golf matches
continue to occupy the attention of guests at
the Inn One of the most interesting golf con-
tests recently was a foursome between F. H.
Bulley S. K. Probasco. Richard Lord and Hugh
McKittrick. of New-York. This match, which
arranged for several weeks ago. took place
on Labor Day MeSSrs Lord and Mckittrick
We're victorious. Arthur +. Chan and party or
five, cruising from Detroit to New-York. ar
rived here recently in the yacht Aloka, coming
through sthe Great Lakes and down the st.
Lawrence River. Mrs. A. b. Van Deusen OF
New York. and party Of five friends made up
a jolly launch party arriving at the Inn on
Tuesday.
The Inn. which will remain open until October
l, is still we'll filled with guests.
Judge s. r. Holt. of the Federal District
Court has been the guest this week of +. r.
Bellamy, of New-York at his cottage near the
Inn. Mr. Bellamy has also been entertaining j.
r. Wilder of New York Mr.. Bellamys son, r.
Wilder Bellamy, is entertaining Reginald e NJ
Pierce, of New York. The two young men nave
this week been cruise down the lake
Richard S. Lord, Samuel K Probasco ana u.
w Bulley. all Of whom have been In New orK
on business. have returned for the rest or the
season, and Mr. Bulley has been joined by MS
brother +. H Bulley.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-09-10
THE ALGONQUIN.

Algonquin, n. Y, Sept. 8 (SpeciaD.-A num-
Der Of the guests here have been in the WOODS
this week hunting big game One party out
after deer included John II. Harding proprietor
Of the Algonquin; his son. Almon Harding, w.
E. Jones and w. J. Moore. A tennis tourna-
ment was also one of the features Of the week.
Among those taking part were Mr.. and Mrs. w.
E. Jones, Mrs. Benjamin E. Hall. Miss Craw-
ford, A. w Taylor. S. T. Sharp c. H. Beagary
and H. B. Swope.
Almon Harding brought in string including
two large pickerel the other day. Despite the
lateness of the season, guests are still arriving
in large numbers Jesse II. Jones, of Houston.
Tex has joined the party Of his brother, w.
V. Jones, in Colonial cottage. Miss Mary E.
Box of Buffalo, has joined her friends, Mrs.
c. W. Morse and Miss Little. Recent New
York arrivals include Mr.. and Mrs c.. Griswold
Bourne, Thomas c. Bell Edgar T. Bell and
Mr.. and Mrs. w. II. Alder.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-09-10
THE CATSKILL SEASON.
One of the Most Successful for
Years-Plans for Nert Summer.

catskiu N. Y, Sept (speciaD.-The sum-
rner mountain season is now drawing u
close, although there are still many Vlsi'ois
In all parts of the range. ana others are oo'1i-
ing in daily But thousands nave oeparI0u
this week. and many more will go nome Oh
Monday The heavy rainstorm OF SUNDAY anu
Labor Day thinned out the hotels with rush,
and ALL traffic lines were blocked with business.
The Day Line steamboat company was asaiii
forced to put on an extra boat
The Grand Hotel closed it's doors Monday.
and the big Hotel Kaaterskill and the olu
Mountain House shut up their registers on
Tuesday These resorts enjoyed one Oh INC
greatest seasons in their history. and the like
is true of most other hotels in the Catsklil
region. The mountains were never more pop
,,,or .nd IN all parts of the range plans are
heard for Improvements and increased facili-
ties for next season.
Here and there on the green slopes are gllii'S
of vivid autumn colorng in the maple, sumac
and Virginia creeper and yet the real approach
of Autumn is SLOW and she seems loath TO DIS
trrb the peaceful sway Of summer Never mas
the mountain weather been more uniformly
propitious than this season.
The cottagers are, of course. here for several
weeks yet, especially in the various parks.
September and October are often the most de-
lightful months in the whole year In this re-
pfon II is then that the artist gets his pest
inspiration from the painted landscapes or
all the famous Catskill pictures. those repre-
senting the autumn scenes among the crasS
have been the best.
The summer traffic of the mountain railways
is far in excess of any previous season Thls
is especially true of the Ulster and Delaware
system and its train service has received much
praise Mountain roadbeds are an unstable
quantity at best, and need most careful watch
ing as was shown in the flood Of rain early In
the week which caused much damage, and the
heavy grades add greatly to the cost or opera
ton.
The Grant House on Jefferson Heights will
golf tournament set for the Grant links on
Labor Day had to be postponed.
Among the outdoor plans for 1906 is a Cats
kill Mountain baseball league. This will in
clude teams from Twilight Onteora and Elka
parks, the Catskill Mountain House and Hotel
Kaaterskill, and possibly mines from the west
ern Catskils.
new water supply from inexhaustible
spring is promised for Sunset Park. c. A.
Clegg the founder of that park. says he has
secured a spring which produces $4,000 gal
Ions of water day, and he purposes building
a reservoir this fall with capacity of l. 100000
gallons.
The village authorities of Hunter are plan
ming TO light their streets with electricity from
the Tannersyille plant.
The Antlers resort near Haines Falls will be
kept open for weeks longer Visitors
now find greatly reduced rates at all resorts
which open. and the transportation COM
panies VIII offer excursion fares and facilities
in order to stimulate autumn business.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-09-10
The Hunting Season Well Under Way and Sportsmen
Make Most of Rough Camp Life.

1t as the men Mr.. and Mrs. Hammond Hard
Ing, jr, and Harry Benedict, jr, are among
those taking a leading part in the sport.
There is also much interest in baseball here.
A few days ago the home team defeated the Ste
venS House team at Lake Placid.
The hotel is well filed with guests. Among
the recent arrivals Mrs John d. Archbold
and Mrs. John L. Archbold. of New-York. who
have been visiting at the camp of Mr.. and Mrs.
NJ NJ. Van Beuren, and have now taken apart
ments at the hotel.
Mr.. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller, jr., arrived
here this week with Ms and Mrs. Robert Thorne,
of New-York. Mrs. Eugene Shifin, of New
York, is guest at the cottage of DR.. and Mrs.
Herman Biggs
Mrs WILDER A. Blodgood. of New-York has
been at the camp Of Mrs Clarence R. BrittOn
on the lower lake this week
One party from New-York here this week in
Guided E. A. Mccullough N B. Gales, E D.
Walsh, S. D. Babcock, N. NJ. Flanery and H.
W. Inman. Another party included Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. Ogden Hoffman Mrs. j. Lewis Hoffman,
Master G. F. Hoffman, Miss Helen Hoffman and
Mr.. and Mrs Edward T. Beale.
Mr.. and Mrs. Webster c. Estes. J. B. Estes.
Louis c. and Clifford W. Estes made UP another
party.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-09-10
WHITEFACE INN.

Lake Placid, n. Y. Sept. (speciaDNIhe
Inn Is still thronged with guests the majority
of whom plan TO remain until inc mouse oio7e0
The season has been a most successtul one,
Miss P 7. higgins. of New-York, joined her
mother, Mrs. George Higgins. at Mo0se"oo0
Camp, near the hotel this week she Is en-
tertaining Miss Edna Cramner. OF New s t1rn
The Misses stockwell who have been Vl 5ra
Mrs higgins, returned to New-fork' Oh Aue'
day. r1, ara
DIT. and Mrs L NJ Hurd. Of New orh' i hae
the guests of Dr. and Mrs. 1. n. Hance Oh A-AA0-
wood, at Camp Inwood- n,.os,nbia
MI and Mrs. A Bonneville. or Phiiaoe ipiia
are the guests of W. S. Perot, or PhllaoeIpiliL'
et Camp Chipmunk. D. A Chambers Oh w so,. e.
ington and T. F Chambers, OF Saratosd' q"
the guests OF Mr. and Mrs. w r. Meariis' "a
Washington at Balsam Cottage
s Valentine Farrelly Of Morristown' n. d.
.rrived this week at the csJup OF ms Iathel'
.y,phen farrelly, who went 10 New-1ork on d
business trip.
A number Of parties have MADE the ascent
Of Whiteface One party going up the othei
day included Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Simpson anu
Miss Simpson, Of NeW-Yor
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-09-10
THE AMPERSAND.

Ampersand, N Y. Sept (Special).-The
eighth annual Ampersand golf tournament. one
of the leading events of its kind in the Adiron-
dacks has been the chief attraction here this
week There were thirty-seven entries. and
much enthusiasm was manifested In the contests
for each cup. The first rounds and semi-finals
fact there was a good sized gallery and on
the last day the playing of the finals was wit
messed by a big crowd. ]. G. Patterson, OF
Lakewood, won the Ampersand Cup, beating A.
w Tillinghast, of Philadelphia, up. The
EATON Cup offered by c. NJ. Eaton, owner Of the
Ampersand Hotel, was by w. J. McConvill,
Who defeated ]. c. Van Ripper three up and two
m play The consolation cup fell to Paul Ste
usns who In the finals defeated c. S. Ransom,
10 he Albany Country Club. The Algonquin
Gu in the handicap event was won by w. A
Iorira and the women's handicap was Won by
nIrs n M Johnson, of New-York. Among the
an1en entered in the event were Miss r. M.
- Nt,Iron c. Work, Mrs. j. Q. Van Ripper, Mrs
~ ~ Johnson Mrs. Williams. Miss Frances
I,saiton Mrs J. F>raley Smith and Mrs. Gibbs.
nnrtne tournament week there were many
,Insapt dinner parties and luncheons, and
nenv of the guests entertained friends
n' S.S,a,son Towle of New-York, is the guest
Prevoort Allen. F. Frank Chevaler is
OF H. 1.,,ast NJ his father. Gabriel Chevalier
'Np e blake. OF Boston, has joined his father.
Francis L BAKE -, p,+tshur9 io,raa h,
JoS S - This week. E. A Ballard of Phila-
sih;o ia the guest of MT ana Mrs Milton c.
vi, at the Wigwam cottage. y. PETERS. or
Woi n vor,| e. the guest of George w. Walker.
of New-York -. pt+tsburg Joined Mr. snd
0,iver p Nicola here THIS week
MIs -" ration of Chicago. brother Of Charles
M Eaton owner OF me - Ns's H''