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New-York tribune., 1906-07-08

Catsku. \. Y. July (SpeciaD.-Independence
Day in the CatskIs was marked by charming ell
matte conditions. Monday and Tuesday brought
crowds into the mountains, and they were field
days for the various transit lines To-day is an
other big Catskin day. boats and trains are packed
and there is a continuous stream Of travel from
river hills
The new Pullman coaches Of the Ulster & Della
ware are much admired. and the mountain trains
on this line are now unsurpassed for complete mod
ern equipment and the comforts Of railway travel
The new locomotives Of the latest approved de-
sign and there is no longer any serious conflict
between the heavy grades and the time schedules
Pine Hfm received large accessions to-day. and
the place is wenigh filed Captain Thomas
Southgate Of Norfolk. Va is among the Alpine
guests He has the distinction Of being one Of the
few Confederate survivors who witnessed the great
naval combat between the little Yankee cheesebox
Monitor and the rebel Merrimac, which turned the
tide OF the Civil War. Captain Southgate also had
the honor, after that fight Of taking Admiral Far
ragut down the James River through the rebel
torpedo distractions
A novel excursion TO the mountains from New
York is talked OF. It will be known "the EsoDus
Water Supply Outing" and the destination viii be
Sc much interest is shown in this Esopus water
shed and the proJect OF lead eadg me |eteF leg 10 20 sew
Zens would be glad visit the spot before SO many
bfIndrads Of millions OF dollars are spent on it
Special trains and low rates OF fare promised.
The Hotel Kaaterskin shows large arrival list
the house before july ends Professor sinonson's
orchestra has arrived, ana The dally concerts are
much enjoyed. There is a hop IN the big music
hall tonight.
THE new Clarenont Hotel at Haines Fails IS now
oDen and most Of the rooms are already taken
The Sunset Park Inn Is receiVing generous carry
r,afrOna1r and AL the many resorts in that charm
ing region are IN the full tide or summer business
Santa Cruz Lodge is a favorite resort Tor Brook
lyn people. ,. - ,,os+s ,,,a- tho
Fourth and the house VIII soon oe Iu4l- ,~,-,,, =,
The popular Summit Hin house q CdSF-iii u
wei filed for the summer v7.,.. .,as,.s
The Grant House, on JeHeEsoh H1e4si'S-' ~
many guests to-day -. - Foros-.c4
frhere is encouraging patronage
% ~ rasoTf on the Hudson IN thls Vldse- \ nc
irnnrovements TO the hotel are nuch 5Pptscla.@sI @
ana the fine natural para or ceddLS 'tiic - -
fi,e trees and the shrUbbery with Lhe i L4e -,
and broad athletic grounds, make the piaos 'e-S
attractive. .,o- and refinement
tege inst purchased l00-acre mountain IALin -
I5ICenieia upon which they viii bulld suLiSt -
Eorne in which 10 when of the stage, ,5,5 -
efa men are smaller in stature tIaA INC 1910
Tom Thumb ana the other - about MS A-1s-'s
New-York tribune., 1906-07-08
LAKE GEORGE DELIGHTS
Increasing Number of Persons Who
Enjoy Them.

Lake George. N Y, July CSpeciaD -Iaka
Georges invitation Is being accepted for an in
creasins number Of visitors is coming hfther Even
the older hotelmen at the lake are surprised. for
July for some years has generally been regarded
as dull month here. Since the Delaware & FJud-
son Company acquired a controlling interest," in
the Lake George Steamboat Company the attrac-
tons of the lake have been widely advertised and
a great many excursions from distant uarts o4 the
state have given thousands Of people a taste OF
what may be enjoyed by a longer soiourn. More
over the large delegations OF college girls and
other organizations the Young Women's and
Young Mems Christian Association assemblies at
Silver Bay in the last three seasons have done
much to make the charms Of the region known in
all parts OF the country
That Lake George is becoming more popular IS
certain. for there IS increasing demand for ho-
tel accommodations, and new cottages are being
built every year. the latter adding to the beauty
OF the scenery.
Since the Lake George Battle Park was acquired
by the state several thousand dollars has been
expended in the making Of roads and pathways
and IN clearing away rubbish and underbrush so
that this forms Of the prettiest OF the
lake attractions. A building has been erected on
the property for the OF the State Historical
Society. whose meetings will be held there in the
future.
Lake George is also to have new public library
building. money for that purpose having been
raised by the cottagers and a site given by James
New-York tribune., 1906-07-08
NARRAGANSETT PIER.
The NeU Sherry Casino Opened
on JuLu I.

NarTaEansett Pier, r. 7. July (specaD.-With
Che ushering in Of July Earragansetts season IS
begun, and. despite the rainy weather, it has
opened with an encouraging outlook The chief
occurrence Of the week was the opening Of the en-
hgged and reconstructed Sherry Casino on Wednes-
day. when It thronged with visitors filed with
enthusiasm over the beautiful interior Of the
building. which rivals that Of any casino on the
Atlantic Coast The opening was marked shortly
after noon by the playing Of The Star SpangIed
Banner" and other patriotic airs. Among those
registering the opening day were the following:
New Workers: Mr.. and Mrs. Harry B. Kane, Dr..
and Mrs. Joseph Leidy, Mr.. and Mrs. George H
Eoadley NJ. and Mrs. Irving BrokaT, Mr. and
Mrs. J. Ben All Haggin. AIr- and Mrs Ernest
Carter, Mr. and Mrs. J. NJ Schermerhorn, Mr.. and
Mrs.. Irving H Chase, Mr.. and Mrs. George A.
Euhn. Thomas Dugan and P. F Collier.
In the evening the first fun dress hop OF the sea-
son took place.
Ms. John Il. Hanan, Of New York. gave din
ner in honor OF some New York friends, who were
her guests over the Fourth These INCLUDED
Alfred Lattinler, Barclay I4attrner' J. B. n Som
Howard Gould was over from Newport with q
party o. six who dined al the Casino
Others giving dinners were Mr.. and Mrs William
? Garter, Mrs ". D. Buchanan and Mr. and Mrs
TIE NatheV5son House is filed with guests and
o. July the ingenuity Of the proprietor was taxed
= Us limit 10 contr!ve accommodations toE & ms
tine rs-~ons beSi6es TI7e many deeaatss In attend
ance upon the convention Of the American Library
Association The most interesting day OF the con
Eelrion was Wednesday when owen Wister, the
Novelist; Governor George II. Utter Of Rhode Island
sno President Faunce Of Brown University were
the guests q honor and speakers
Ms T ? 7 Shepard of Providence. the sister
q Colonel William Goddard and the aunt OF Mrs.
G Oliver Iselin. OF New York. arrived at the Ma
ihewson this week for an extended stay
Scores n New Workers have arrived at the Ma
theR-sOn this week
Admiral and Mrs Upshur at the Imperial
Tor the season
NJ and 3irs George Hoadley and Miss Hoadley.
q New York are at the Imperial IoT tlle season H.
M and Mrs. Charles Farnunl, Of New York, are
occupying Gillian Lodge. the Rocks where they
gave dinner on the evening OF July IL honor OF
William Eprzgue war Governor OF Rhode Island
enc Mrs. Sprague.
New-York tribune., 1906-07-08
OUT ON BLOCK ISLAND.

Block Island. R. I, July (SpeciaD.-The outlook
Tor successful season at Block Island never was
Drlghter- With six daily boats plying between the
island and the mainland the transportation faciIi-
ties are better than ever before. The New York
New Haven and Hartford. Railroad Company. not
TO be outdone by the innovations made by the Long
Island Railroad Railroad last season. has pur-
chased the wharves at the new harbor and is
making extensive repairs. It has also leased the
steamer New Shoreham, and is planning to have
her connect with trains from Boston, Springfield
and Worcester. while the steamer Block Island will
connect with New York trains that tourists from
all points may reach the island by this company's
lines As result, the season has opened much
earlier than usual All the hotels filing up.
this time in the season
All the boats brought down good sized parties for
the Fourth. which was spent very quietly.
Most of the cottagers are already here. Cottages
New-York tribune., 1906-07-08

THAT but few weeks ago were dark and uninvftine
nave put on their summer garb and assumed a gala
appearance Captain Mark L Potter. Of Brooklyn
and Dr. John H. Girdner, OF New York, were
among the first to arrive. and were followed BY E.
y Barlow and family, of New York: William ri
Baldwin and family, Of Inwood-on Hudson ana
Judge Aleck BOarman, of louisiana
L. u Maltby, Of Philadelphia, has opened up
Nlnicroft Lodge. and has purchased the cottage
and several acres OF land adjoining his estate on
Mr.. and Mrs Elmer s. Newton. Of washington
are back at Shore Acres for the summer and sew
eral friends are expected later.
Dr. j. G. Campbell, of New York spent last Sun
day at the island
Mrs. J. H. Henderson. of Jersey City arrived az
the island Tuesday on her way home from q
months camping in the Maine woods
Howard N Slade. Of New York and family
nave arrived at their summer home Searles Man
sion, on Crescent Beach
New-York tribune., 1906-07-08
WATCH HILL COTT4GERS.
They Form an Important Part OF
the Summer Colony.

Eatch Hin. r 7. July CspeciaD.-Early indica-
IONS are auspices for q long and lively season
q this Atlantic Coast resort There are no" one
h1nored and twenty-one cottages on the reserVa-
ION seven new ones having been added since last
S1a'Faer- The steady increase in cottage lie IS
making The seasons much longer for the hotels
winch are largely patronized by friends and ae-
sl2lntances Of the cottage people The ocean
house and Watch Hil House have many engage
llsnts that extend 10 the middle of October. and
Nfse tao big hotels are now well hlled-
LAWS G. Anderson. of Cincinnati, has arrived
--lA MS family and they are receiving many
- f5'sTs II Seacrest. Tney have been coming 70
al year after year.
Pc improvement Society. Of which Mrs Park
ar--tt.ir o- F-trsburS. elected president al the
q -. meeting last fax. is again active in seeing
~ rlflat the public Utilities kept in order
q - a4iltef takes an interest ia everything thaI
e.li-s On a. the Hin. and the society has been
sle4t benefit 70 the place
Il NS--.tal Evanss squadron is expected here soon
s=sson n the latter part Of August. but its
TE-- lzill visit is 10 De in July this year.
- 5Ie many Aew Workers here this season.
fsee = hlngsbury Curtis has opened her cot
ker-.l carnival Point, and the Enegals, EnOs.
a1d 5-es Bfalis. Halls. Burnets. Phelpses. Battys
the tc--.lefs are again occupying cottages. While
seserss5i registers snow large metropolitan rep
Ds-esira ana Mrs Dudley Phelps were on hand IN
Z 49, early tnls year They were among the first
SVSaF- "a the last Few years there has been
New-York tribune., 1906-07-08

- q; HAYDEN. o. New York The property 81 pa--
- no ground on which was Nonec0fr~'a ~ano
IL 80. i-s came down sron Canada IN I59 VITA
Stitlel ana Indians to lay siege 70 Ec-- -
am Henry. The plans f1r the buii6Inz n1r1 seq
SsS'.n "a - oy Ecward 8 Hewe1r. OF New York ga
- -ol = one story brick edifc0 Of Colonial s.ve
ne hudson Valley Railway entertained 4sc
49, the wives OF the deleeates % tfe =--4et
convention. which in session a. sara
tvsat Iney rad trolley ride % Lake Geor~@ On
1 1SaS4ie9n Nes served ar the Hotel Worden- rfe-e
were doout Seveuty-fve IN the party
several automobile parties have arrived a. -
axe t4ls season from New York. and an r4~D--
the roads IL excellent condition 7rsF ne er- ~s-
S.-soSa9le Among the first 10 arrive were Ef- an.
SSsSS VSsS I1Nin W Willlans- They were followed ~
Ml4IaId r. smith and family. who came a. f~-r-
llacnlnes Others are ALERT De Silver az r-rr K
Sus OTeorge G. Refs. OF Manhattan. ana ~
tsaIs' or Boston. accompanied BY Mr. ana Ms.
New-York tribune., 1906-07-08
IN WESTERN CATSKILLS.
Life at Stamford Has Many LiUely
aspects.

Stamford. y Y. July Z (speciaD-The warm
Stamford. and the number of new arrivals has
fully corroborated previous predictions that the
coming season is to be record breaking one here
Never before has the demand for hotel accomno-
dations and cottages been great, and hotel pro-
prietors are enthusiastic over the prospect.
With the opening Of the cottages and the filing
up Of the hotels by the out-of-toUn rush over the
Fourth OF July. the round OF social events has
begun, and in celebration OF the Fourth there were
many pleasant gatherings. The weather has been
ideal for all outdoor sports and summer visitors
have reveled in golf. tennis, riding. driving and
other pastimes. Golf continues be the principal
amusement, and the Rexmere course. in Churchill
Park is daily crowded with enthusiasts.
Summer visitors and townspeople are greatly in
terested in the Utsayantha Long House and from
Its recent activities innovations beneficial TO SIAM
ford, and especially 20 the summer population viii
result. The Long House organized last wear
to bring to Stamford in the summer months con-
impetus 10 the best thought OF the time on GER
tain subjects The newly elected officers consist OF
the Rev l. P Tucker. president the Rev A j
SadieT lce-pEesldenti James A TOOiey, secretary.
and George William Kendall. treasurer This or
ganizatlon has arranged conference on good gov
leaders in political reform along practical lines
VIII be present The conference will be govern
ing, ana after the discussions certain resolutions
will be passed
A conference of religious workers will meet under
tae ausDices OF the Utsayantha Long House, IA the
New-York tribune., 1906-07-08
- eAMY RLuEFIsH.

Along the Atlantic shore the devastattng bluelist
has terrorized the menhaden schools ana deisnted
the spray swept yachtsman for generations rs
uersonaI prowess needs no bush u has been ett
relish and crowning touch OF eNcttefaen- % -
a-vacation The peculiar charm OF the Gun
waters riOtOus gulls. swift troil5Is
atrnosphere OF motion that sets the yea
has casr IT'S spell upon many. But oesp-.- ~
and eNhfIaratiou no form OF nanolI4 -. -
bs termed sport the same basis as ree S--,--s
angling it being TOO nearly a.in ." --7
enplOyed in strictly market hSulsls- --r .- .,
The bIuefsh. taken from Slaliotl.L! 49, -. -
light rod ana ffreen strand lne, tlrIlsnes, = -.
-{fce-r snort hur this Is often aceltl--1-l- ~
fre Ta5,seatin- stencil OF '-chuIlElllt WIN A---
ba5en n IS sorneV nat rlarred ny tns olaco-l-o4c
involved -. ,s s,.,,,-r7.,,r-- - .,.r.,
.-fse heve an Indefinite migration and q wide C-1s
S-tS1,~s.- IN a general way they move North and
So'TSb yTirh the birds. though at all seasons they
L0y-e been seen ar many points between Key NSs-
s~i ffslfax That the bluedsh Is Incredibly
5egfrtcrive butcher has often been remarked Our
800 with three lines trolling. has taken llT 70
tbree hours. all used oy the way the hotel thus
freeing Us from the charge OF excess. They ranged
nom three pounds 20 eight. though the gcEe-tI
average IS about taree or four The largest my
Inc has yielded scaled iuss twelve pounds and q:
was true muscle Wreckes- The white tCae q
lead sQuics. with hook protruding froul tne tai
are familiar enough 20 al salt water Gss.ecl4su
Eisla and StEe-..
New-York tribune., 1906-07-08
Bar Harbor Is Preparing for Some Exciting Yacht
Races upon Frenchmans Bay. an Ideal
Spot for the Sport.

resumed
John Sohn, Of New York, is spending his twenty
Tourth consecutive season at the Pavilion.
Justice W L. Chids Of the Court Of Appeals. Is
with Mrs. Childs at Fether's Hotel.
The new Sunday train service, with the attractive
eXcursion rates is bringing many Sunday visitors
to Sharon Springs
The forty seventh wedding anniversary Of Mr..
ana Mrs. Adolph Jacobs, Of New York, who
spending the at the Sharon House.
celebrated last Wednesday: The dining room was
decorated with japanese lanterns. roses. peonies
and ferns. and the table of Mr. and Mrs. Jacobs
with forty seven lighted candles A moonlight ride
was given in honor of the anniversary.
The usual summer hops now given at the
PAVILION. Sharon House and Union Hotel three
nights IN each week Less formal dances OF
nightly occurrence at the smaller hotels.
The value of real estate in Sharon Springs is said
advancing.
The sharon Springs bowling team won It's first
!match OF the season by defeating the Schenectady
team two games out of three
New-York tribune., 1906-07-08
ON LAKE CHAMPLAIN.
Occurrences at Hotel Which CrOzcns
Bluff Point.

Hotel Champlain. July (SpeciaD
second week of the season at Hotel Champlain
has been filed with interesting affairs, and
many. New Workers have been added to the list
of guests. On Independence Day members Of
the New York State Bankers Association be-
gan TO arrive for the thirteenth annual conven-
ton of that body. which was held here on
Thursday and Friday. The mornings were de-
voted to association business. to the presidents
address by Alfred H. Curtis. Of New York City
and to addresses by Frank A vanderlip, vice
president Of the National City Bank Of New
New-York tribune., 1906-07-08
N NAMES BREEZY SUMNER RESORTS BEGINNING TO HUM

growing disposition on the part OF all the oottagers
to come earlier and stay later.
The new cottages now being finished for Bradford
Shinke, OF Covington, KY, and Miss Sophie Ioen,
OF worcester, Mass, East Beach, between the
Ocean House and the Ballantine cottage, are about
70 be occupied by the Miss Noen has
been at the Ocean House while the grounds
IN front OF her house have been in the hands Of
landscape gardener, who Is busily engaged in lay
ing out and planting flower garden. The
places greatly improve the view along Bluff avenue.
New-York tribune., 1906-07-08
SHARON SPRINGS NOTES.

Sharon Springs, n. Y, July Especially The
Fourth Of July rush completely filed the boarding
houses and smaller hotels at this resort as well as
largely added to the population Of the larger hotels
and the season may be said to be in full swing
with every indication Of furnishing an excellent
harvest for the hotel men FOR the next eight weeks
Ex-senator Miller. Of New York is a late arrival
az the New York House
The band arrived Thursday and the regular
morning concerts at the band pagoda in Main SIraat
New-York tribune., 1906-07-08
Large Accessions Daily to the Number to
These Charming Mountain Resorts.

They have been guests at the Rawson farm Of late
Professor \. F. Crosby is at the Woodbine cot
rage, Pine Hill William Rose, of New York has one
OF the Perry cottages near the Grand Hotel John
Monroe and family have a cottage in Highmout
Park. George J. letter of New York. has bought
the Fuhs cottage, facing the Grand Hotel which
he will enlarge and improve.
The Grand begins its season with unusual
tse and the manager expects to fill his rooms
fore the end Of the month at the advanced rates
The daily musical programmes Of the hotel or
chestra are much enjoyed, and the golf links
in daily
New-York tribune., 1906-07-08
ON THE ST. LAWRENCE.
Thousand Islands Delights Enjoyed
by Many Persons.

Thousand Islands. July (speclaD-The Thou
sand Island region. which has been exceptionally
active for the early part Of the season, is now
thronged with visitors. and every boat adds
more. The weather is especially inviting this
summer and the swimming excellent on account
Of the warm weather for the last two weeks
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-07-25
Lovelorn Trip
To Philippines
aAsAFuL MEN AND MAIDENs
DELUeE SECRETARY TAFT
WITH LETTERS OF
INQUIRY.

WASHINGTON. July 25.-Ever
since the papers have announced that
Secretary Taft contemplates making
another trip to the Philippines his
mail has contained letters from the
lovelorn in all parts OF the country.
Some of these letters come from
young ladies and others from young
men, who ask If 1T is possible to join
the projected party. Evidently the
fact that the last trip to the Philip.
pines resulted in sucn boom in the
matrimonial market that the writer's
of these letters think there is chance
for success in their own particular
case.
The writer's evidently Imagine that
the Secretary Is going to make a per
sonal Conductive" tour, and all they
have to do is to write and reserve ac-
commodatIons. This idea is strength.
ened from the fact that the CORE
spondence, while asking If they can
secure a place in the party, mention
the name Of some one Of the opposite
sex who would like to go along also.
One young lady, not so pashtul az
the others, openly declared that her
gentleman friend" has been keeping
company" with her for a long time.
but seemed too basnrul 10 propose,
and she thought that, perhaps, q lon;:
trip ON shipboard might bring him to
the scratch. Just like Mr.. Longworth
and Miss Roosevelt and other mem;
bers of the party who mad proposed ON
the ship and were married IS
/ AS the Secretary IS ON his vacation,
these letters have been Med away Tor
future consid erat ton.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-07-25
Rathbone Sisters
HELD VERY INTERESTING MEET
ING AT PYTHIAR HALL
LAST EVENING.

A meeting of the Rathbone Sisters
was held last evening. 1t was held in
the Pythian Hall, on Main street, and
there was present a large number OF
members.
The officers who were elected only
a short time ago, were in the chairs,
and did their work well. Mrs. Alice
r. Miller, the Most Excellent Chief,
presided, and everything went along
exceedingly well under her guidance.
one of the most interesting and in
structtve features of the meeting was
a report by Mrs. HaroWlcks, the Grand
Chief. She gave at length an account
of her recent trip over the State, dur
ing which she visited the sister
lodges. MrsE Hardwick pointed our
many things which she had observed
which are very encouraging to the
members of this lodge. The number
Of members is being increased con;
tinually, and many excellent buiidings
are being built in severar parts OF III
state by the order. She also pointed
out that the Sisters over West Viz
ginia are anticipating very pleasant
time when they shall be here. The To-
cal committee was advised to prepare
for a large number OF visitors.
The evening was spent in very
pleasant and profitable manner by the
ladies Of the rapidly.growing order OF
the Rathbone Sisters.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-07-25

Mr.. and lIra. Harris Morris have
separated AGAIN for the third time
but probably not the last Mr. Morris
is now living on the corner of aler-
chant and Newton streets. and Mrs.
Norris in the Comp on properly en-
vate eeet terdas she swpse
out search warrant aga inst her hliii-
band chafging him With having kept
her wearing apparel and other small
articles. HIS house ptas rehed and
the articles wished were given to his
angry VIE: He also paid the costs Of
the little anair. No doubt by sattir-
day they viii besliying together again.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-07-25
Arrefted.

Mr.. VIII Bunner swore out a war!
rant sunday for the arrest Of Willie
Heck, charging him with having stol-
en- money from himself and brother,
Charles Bunner Heck was immediate,
liz arrested and tried Sunday morning.
He confessed that he had taken $1,000.
Upon being searched s10.55 were
found. He was fined $40 and costs
and 80 days in jail. Howeverif he paid
the fine he would be released from the
80 days in jail. His uncle. Mr.. o. P.
Morgan, promised to BEE that it was
paid and Heck was released.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-07-25

Call at j. H. Leonard's store on
Water street for a book of coupons
emitting the holder to jewelry in
proportion to the amount of purchases
made. Ten cents ON each $1.OO's
worth of goods bought will be placed
to your credit on coupons until sut-
ficlent to procure the article of your
own selection. Remember, you get
10 per. cent. off ON each purchase
with which to buy JewerIy guaranteed
to be first class. is-6t
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-07-25

The waves danced on the white
sands. the moon dropped behind
cloud and then he kissed her.
"Ah!" he exclaimed. Wasn't that
splendid2"
ayes, George replied the blushing
maiden, "but-but was it a union
hss:'
Sure. But I'll make sure OF II. !"
Sure. But I'll make sure of it."
'"W-What now?"
"why, here is the union label"
And he kissed her ain-chicago
News.