New-York tribune., 1906-08-26

shanaalSen. ~ z. Aug. 25 CspeciaD.-NobOdy
wants 10 leave the Catsks for the city in hot
weather and VIII do so unless compelled to.
The last hot wave oppressive even here; and
there is much misgiving about September in town
this wear For this reason many persons are ar
ranging 20 extend their vacations long as pos
sibIe.
IN spite Of some departures this week there is no
apparent decrease in the mountain crowd at any
point. The daily arrivals have remained at fun
average. and many hl/ldreds of new visitors came
in again to-day.
The valley OF the shandaken. though not the
coolest spot in the range, is among the most
picturesque hooks in the Catskills. There is the
ripping and winding Esopus at the bottom, with
cloves and deep gOrges opening on every side. and
lofty mountain peaks rising ali around
The Catssn Mountain bear is usually harmless
I5ut VIII defend its young TO the death. Ell Miller
sturdy old Shandaken man, knew this very we'll
but he had practical illustration of the fact last
week that nearly cost him his life. He was hunt
ing ginseng root in the Lost Glove. when suddenly
2 mother bear and two cubs appeared AS he clspped
his hands 20 the animals away the mother
bear became infuriated and rushed upon him. Hav-
sng no weapons he seized club and did the best
he could in the encounter But the brute lacerated
his body terribly, and but for his dog which went
TO his aid and kept the animal at bay while his
master escaped. Miller would doubtless have been
killed. TWO of his ribs were broken, his clothes
in shreds and covered with blood.
This the opening week OF the county fairs in
the mountains. The Greene County show and races
at Cairo began Tuesday. and the attendance
broke all records The little village simply
overwhelmed the fair days. and It almost
impossible at times 10 feed the multitude
The AIsrgaretyille fair. In the southwestern part
Of the range. like OcSurrence and the
pretty little village spilled all sides The
railroads poured in visitors by every train, and
fhere was a temporary scarcity Of food. Next week
there IS another list OF fairs, including those Of
PTaffsviIle and EIlenyille.
The tennis tournament for the Greene County
championship has been in progress at the Grant
House this week and il has awakened much IN
fereEt.
The KaaterskiH baseball team has been winning
victories over teams from the Mountain House.
Laurel House and The Antlers of late, and now the
hoys CT that famous crest have big chip on their
shoulders for other amateur team which may
apply
is that Of the Franz Schubert ATannerchor, of New
York. which the Kaiser's Cup at the Newark
SangeTfest in July. The party Will number lS5,
and Will be entertained at the Hotel Martin.
The Old Home Week at Gilboa begins Tomorrow.
The programme Is most interesting. and a large
attendance is looked for
Y. E. Macy. of New York, Is spending S2500o0
his summer home and grounds near Onteora
Park. and many visitors are attracted by the ez-
The residence and park property Of Or. Zweig-
was sold at auction this week. There over
fifty head Of deer in the park.
Deputy Attorney General Ward and wife and
Came Protector Durhans are touring the Catskills.
viewing the state lands in the towns OF Denning,
Hardenbergh and Shandaken.