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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-06
SIGNIFICANT INDICATIONS
IN THE REAL ESTATE FIELD
How Operators in Building Enterprises Forecast the
Popular Demand Instances on Which
Judgment Is Based in Investments
All Recent Arrivals.

Ct remains that the scale is un-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-29

sides Of the green rise I'D something like the crater
OF volcano
While the uneven nature of tho country makes IL
impossible 10 avoid occasional blind hole the
course is so arranged to afford an excellent
view from many OF the tees When standing near
the eleventh hole # is possible no than
twelve greens. One reason why this course should
not disappointing to the average player lies
in the fact that the punishment awaiting the
"crack-a-jack' who attempts too much will be SO
severe as ofttimes 10 bring about defeat
The sandy nature Of the soil means that the
course will be in condition for play In practically
all kinds of weather. and the chances are that
little casual water viii be Speaking OF casual
water calls 10 nlInd two interesting points devel-
which James Braid and Arnaud Massey defeated J.
III. Taylor and Harry yardon. On the day OF the
match. because Of the heavy rain there was con-
siderable casual water on the greens. On the first
green the ball belonging to a and B was IN casual
water. a. in accordance with the rule lifted his
ball and placed It the spot to Il. original
position which gave him a clear put; that Is with
out water intervening between his ball and the hole
II a ball is lifted under the rule there are only
two alternatives In the matter placing IT, namely
the ball must be placed within two clubs lengths
directly behind the spot from which the ball was
hfted or IN the nearest position that spot which
is not nearer the hole and which affords a nut 10
the hole without casual water intervening A
places ball IN accordance with the latter alterna-
i've. and II was then found that the bali belonging
70 and d was directly between his ball and the
hole wherupon A with the consent of the referee
and bis opponent slightly altered the position Of
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the chief distractions consisting Of trees IN such
numbers 20 one 70 wonder II the fairways
were not heBn out OF the solid forest, visited
BaltusreL Now, smong experts Baltusrol is gem
orally conceded 20 be Of the most scientifically
laid out courses in the country. Almost from the
clubs earliest days advancement has been fits
motto, and in making changes the committee has
been careful 20 avoid mistakes However. our
friend from the course of trees could nothing
20 enthuse in Bsltusrol, because. he wrath
fully remarked, he got into every trap and one OF
these tgice-going and coming.
Far out on Long Island in the vicinity Of
Peconie Bay, where the ideal course is nearing
completion. much the same sort OF criticism may
be heard later on although the aim OF it's founders
Is 10 have the eghteen-hole circuit attractive 10
the man Of advanced years 10. the farrdriviDs
youth. AS far possible this problem will be
solved by having hard and easy way OF play
ing the holes. Alternating tees offer a chance 10
make the holes longer shorter, according 20 the
strength and direction OF the wind and while long
carries viii be exceedingly helpful occasions,
they viii not be absolutely essential.
This national course. In its present incom-
pete state represents little short OF transforma-
ton out of what was two years ago a rank waste
of unoerbrush, woods and marsh land. Additional
traps, few bunkers and another seeding down will
10 make the course ready for the cry of
fore" One Of Charles b. McDonalds fsyorites is
the seventh punch bowl hole. IL Is four hundred
odd ysrdr leng-just two good shots for the average
golfer, provided sll goes well From the tee, stu
eted rather high ground. the player win be able
to see the flag the green but At least 2Oo-yard
drive viii be necessary to place the player In Pc
sitea 10 carry q wide bunker and get home. The
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-29

his ball 10 give him clear put TO the hole ana 60
avoid the stymie
The next incident occurred on the sixtb ,.oo
Both balls we're equi-dstant from the min ana -
hind pool of water WHICH lay between then, ana
the hole The balls were moved In accordance v,,b
the rule, and II again found on being rnea s,,rs
that they were equ-dstant from the hole In This
case the principals In the match agreed 10 NAV ,h
hole without stymies and tossed to see who sbo,Id
play the odd.
Now, 1t seems quite clear that i'm botb ,bssa
cases. in the first. in avoiding the stvmie an, a.
the second the possibility of a styrnie tha nartia
10 the match SO contracted TO exclude The opers
tion OF rule. the penalty for which hal ~
parties been taking part in a match plav corna,,
uon' would under ordinary circumstance -
been disqualification for all concerned p,ha -
mon sense view Of the matter Is howayar .L.
the rules as they exist cannot be held 10 49,
anticipated such incidents as those desrr,haa - !,
that being the case. equity demanded that tha 10
ers should agree to play without stymIes
occurrences like these. infrequent as ,bs,, -
be, only go TO show how impossible II is 10 Iat,.
tor every possible contingency in the game Of col,
TX also should serve as an extra caution for s,re
Keepers who. In their efforts to insure COCA ~
give httie heed 10 the casual water problem ON
THIS account greens of the punch-bowll for,nat,an
are usually troublesome. Those who attended 49,
open tournament at Fox Hills several wears 400
VIII probably never forget the deuge which causea
. cessation in play. Many of the holovs ,~ars
converted into pools of water averaging in danth
from two TO four feet. and IL Is matter OF record
that caddie In attempting TO retrieve a bau thar
was nosting In OF these casual lakes fell in
and came within an ace Of being drowned
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-29

Regis at Camp Elsinor On Wednesday Mr. and
Mrs. Coates and Miss Radcliffe visited with frt.rds
on the Lower Saranac Lake
Dr. Walter h. James, who returned last week
from trip to Europe and opened his camp on
the Upper ST. Regis Lake. left for the Restigouche
IN canada on fishing expedition early in the
week Mrs. James. with her daughters the Misses
hunice and Helen and her son. Oliver. remains
IN camp.
Harold Phelps Stokes left Birch Island thu
upper 81 Regis camp OF his parents. Mr. and Mrs
Ahsoh fhelps stokes. on Wednesday night for New
York. whence he will start on an extended Euro
pean trip.
I. Hayward McAlpin. son Of Mr. and Mrs. ". W
McAlpin also left Camp wyndover returning 70
the city "
Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick w vapdarhu+ ra..-.,,.
returned from a European trim and are sxnsc,s5
soon Tor a Few weeks stay az their beautiful Ian
snese camp. Pine Tree Point. on the Upper St
Regis. -
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PAUL SMITHS.

faui smiths. N Y. Aug. % tSpeciaD-The last
week mas been busy one for the Paul smith base
Dau 'eaih ana the players have been in the best
form OF tho season. coming out victorious a, IN
pest TWO and most important games OF the summer
On tuesday afternoon. before one OF the Iar,est
crowds gathered on the Paul Smith field this wear
the nome players defeated the fast team from m,
New York Athletic Club by the score OF to ON
Wednesday afternoon the team went "a -
Placid. where II trimmed" the Stevens Housa tsa,
TOT the third successive time. The score was 10
fiteher Doseher has been working we'll lately ami
this with the gilt-edged support OF his teammstas
and with the Opportune hitting has accor,,II,,
results that have been highly gratifying IN tbs
supporters of the Paul Smith team A ss.orI
game was TO have been played with the New VOL
Athletic Club team ON Thursday afternoon but the
rain prevented. This afternoon tho team meets r.
Stevens House team on the local diamond
The women of the Lower St Regis were vrea,,,,
pleased over the results of the fair held here last
Friday for the benefit OF the Adirondack cot+a,s
sana,oriu' Tor as result of the fair large con
tribution has been made to che support ~ ths
sanatorium. - '"s
The members of the summer colony AT this rIa
have been active during the last week I'm arransi
ahairs for the benefit of the various institutions 81
this section In addition the fair for the ben.
of the Adirondack cottage sanatorium the v,rar
OF the camps, under the direction of Mis- NJ,
Cunnoek gave a vaudeville entertainment ,rhro,,h
THIS means a sum of about $500 was realized for
inc support OF the sanatorum. Mrs George FaIes
p'hSi ati""seu toi concert, which took place ON
tuesday evening in the dance hall of Paui sn,itbs
Hotel Among those who took part in the AFFAIR
were Dr. s. Nj. Evans, MIR and Mrs III L. Robin
son, Miss Denton. Miss Radcliffe, Herman stosroar
and Rufus Cunningham The Rail- was beautifulIv
decorated with evergreens. and the lights we're
covered with pink trimmings making a very nrattv
sight A large crowd turned cut and the event
was great success. Mrs. Baker was copsratu
lated on all sides upon the successful evenings
entertainment The proceeds Of this affair were
donated to the cottage sanatorium also
Miss Margaret Brown. daughter of W. C. Brown
president CT the New York Central Railroad. has
become q motor boat enthusiast Her new launch
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OTHER LAKE PLACID HOTELS.

Guests at the Belmont have this week taken part
I'm numerous trips TO points of interest IN this de-
nghtful region Mr.. and Mrs. o. Pollmann and
their daughter. OF Brooklyn. made the trip by au-
tomobile TO the Lower ST. Regis Lake One other
party of five went from the Belmont by automobile
through 10 the Cascade Lake region 10 Keene
Valley. ElizabethtoWn and WestpOrt.
Guests from New York and vicinity at the Bel
mont who have made the ascent OF Whiteface this
week include Mr.. Pollmann. H. c. Meredith, H. L.
Fuller and Donald TuTTill.
A recent arrival at the Northwoods is Judge A.
s. Tompkins OF the Sth Judicial District OF the
State Of New York. Mr.. and Mrs J. II. Thomp-
son and daughter. Miss Helen F. Thompson. OF
Yonkers. reached the inn during the week TO spend
the remainder OF the summer
Among the recent arrivals at the Lakeside Inn
are J. Z. Dudley. Mrs. w. r. Clayton. Miss Mar
garet Farrel, Miss Jane Archer. Mr.. and Mrs G.
CooksOn Castles Mrs Henry NJ osterWeis and
daughter. OF New York; William T. Hilton. OF
Ithaca; Miss S. Esther Burgis. Of Pittsburg: Mrs.
Robert G. Williams and Miss NJ. Bowman, Of
Brooklyn. and DR.. and Mrs Martin McHarg and
Allan McfisTg. OF Albany.
party Of young people at the Homestead en-
.oyed wiener roast this week. Fishing parties on
Lake Placid and trampng parties 20 Whteface
have been some OF the pleasant affairs enjoyed by
the guests at this place.
Recent arrivals at the National Hotel include
Thomas s. LOnergan. of New York; Miss Clara
NJ. Mitchell. OF Waitham. Mass; j. W. Carpenter,
OF Albany; Miss n ). Smith. OF ObeTn, Ohio. and
II c. Riekerson. of Plattsburg.
Mrs L. Lehnert and daughters, Of New York
among the recent arrivals at the American
House. They recently enjoyed the tramp up White
face and teiephoned from ths summit 10 their
friends at the hotel There have been many ar
rivals this week
party Of guests at the Pines enjoyed straw
and moonlight ride to Bay Brook Wednesday
evening Ray Regain. II. T. Howes and Allan
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THE GRAND VIEW.

Masauerades are a form of entertainment with
which the young people at the Grand View have
made merry during the week. At one OF these .
stein, the prize FOR the most unique costume for
men, was awarded Howard Dunsomb. Of New
York who appeared costumed TO represent a lamp
post in 42d street. New York A fine kinono. the
prize for the most unique womans costume. was
taken By Mrs f. l. Wickersham. OF New York.
who appeared in properly blackened face and cos
tune a colored nanny Another Jolly event
of a similar natsre a masked kimono party
held in the hotel parlors Wednesday evening.
For these events the prizes were given by Mrs
Parkes. who has herself entertained much during
the week. This afternoon she gives bridge party
for q number OF the ladies at the hotel on the
porch of The Naples. her summer cottage on the
hotel grounds
On Wednesday Mrs. Psrkes gave for the little
folks al the Grand View 'fHelen's Babies party
which was much enjoyed by them. They appre-
ciated greatly the fancy baskets which they re-
ceived for prizes.
Many Of the Grand View guests have this week
Joined I'm mountain climbing parties and long
hikes" through the mountain region. One party,
who made the trip 20 High Pals Tuesday and
climbed Mount Whiteface Thursday. included
Mr.. and Mrs. Roscoe c. Hurd. OF Utica; Harry
Carpenter Malcolm Simpson and De Witt Hollis.
of New York
Earlier in the week Mr.. Hughes gave a pink tea
on the hotel porch The guests were Mrs. J. F.
Knowles. Miss Sands. Miss Merkle. Miss Clark.
Miss Lockhart and Miss Fernandez, OF New York:
Frank Hotaling, DR.. Aubrey Davis. OF New York.
and H. Kay Messick and R. l. Mldren, Of Phila-
delphfa
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MANCHESTER THE MOUNTAINS.

Manchester in the Mountains. VT, Aug. &-fn'
has been the SayesL week OF the season Wa
evenings have been crowded with social events
while the days. which have been marked by pei
feet weather have been spent in the open air. ihe
week was ushered in with dance Monday sysA
ing. given Hiidene by Mrs. Robert + lAnco'n
in honor of her grandson. Lincoln Isham OK New
York More golfers than at any time duFins u'
season, when there was not a tournament. I.
progress. have been playing on the Ekwanok Inks
this week.
The largest dinner Of the season was gwen =
the Equinox House this evening by MIS- ehsfs'
S. Francis. OF Troy, wife of the Ambassador /"
Austria. Covers laid for thirty AnloAs
those who came by motor car this week " Wy
Equinox House were George Harvey, who was ~
eompanied by Mrs. Harvey and Miss Harvey; N'.
and Mrs. j. L. Hay, Miss Atwood and MI gnu
Mrs. A. p. Hepburn. OF New York.
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CROWD At LIKE GEORGE.
Mountain Climbing and Sailing
Among the Pleasures There.

lake George. y Y Aug 2s-The Lake Georss
season is at its height Every hotel IS eFeSae'
10 its capacity and there is not cottage 70 -
found unoccupied With the thousands Of VISIT
ors come the many and varied aettVtles-mo-A-a1
climbing. masquerades. regattaS, etc
Last week. Thursday. occurred an un1suaAs
successful masquerade ball in the pariors u
Hotel Worden. Lake George village. Ihe 81
ransements for the function were ably snsnss'Vl
by George Lewis Of New York DANCING oesAn
at o'clock. and at 10 o'clock the dancers uii'
masked. f. ]. WOrden. proprietor OF tue n''7-
served elaborate refreshments at II o. clock
party OF New Workers. who are at the Wordsn
for several weeks. made a mountain IT'D 10 'ns
summit of Prospect last week. Saturday moeA
wedding party held in the parlors o. Hotter
Worden last Monday. All serene durins ths
evening until the minister. who performed 'ne
ceremony. attempted to kiss the blushns bride
when there was intense excitement. The oFio'
was Mrs. A. w. Owens: the groom, MF. owens
The best was Raymond Lewis. and BRIDES
maid. Miss Rose English. Henry WoodwaTa. sA
teen years cid. took the part OF father ana s-N'
the bride away.
The Ben Greet sylvan players are at Hotel ssSf
more to-day and VIII giye performances on MONDAY
afternoon and evening August So Tonight the COM
pany gives "a Midsummer Nights Dream, WIN
Mendelssohn's music. Sunday afternoon saeTea
concert by the famous Russian symphony OF
chestra will be given on the hotel lawn MONDAY
afternoon VIII Dc given TAhe MettS "'N0e o. =
sor' and in the evening The Tempest with sir
Arthur Sullfvan's music.
The first annual tennis tournament at the new
AXE George Country Club will be held on the c'''
court Monday. August 80 and the following ea9'
Entries for the Glens Falls club regatta al'
rapidly coming. and everything points TO most
successful affair. The feature OF the regatta u
to be the grand regatta ball aboard the steamer
Sycamore. which will be tied to the club PIER
There will be "a display OF fireworks in the even
ing. and the presentation Of The awards VIII %
made on the steamers deck. aN
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THE STEVENS HOUSE.

2 This has been q great week among the fans at
xhe stevens House. for since the arrival OF the New
Work Athletic Club players Sunday last there
bias been nothing but a continuous round OF base
Nall games in which the hotel team has done good
work The members of the New York Athletic Club
Sesm, who have this week played three games with
nhe Stevens House team and three with the Paul
smith players John f. Byrne. Edward "A Nc
ssuire George 3. campiOn, w. A Dalton. Is. c
7wshoo, G. a. Wardner, W. Can1pion, II. Hennes-
sey and Harry A. Fisher.
Among the many who reached the Stevens House
ny automobile this week were United States Sen
ator and Mrs. n. b. scott. OF Wheeling, W. Va.
who met at this hotel their friends, Mr.. and Mrs
John II. Smiley. Of Pittsburg.
3 Professor Herbert, n. Richards, OF Columbia
university; Professor Edwin Holt, OF Harvard;
sslarence A. Bnrley. OF Chicago; Miss Jennie g.
1Toster. OF New York, and Miss Marian Latham, OF
Barnard College. guests OF Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
srck Wait, OF New York, at Myths Lodge.
A party OF young men from the Stevens House
y. no made the ascent OF Whitefsee and tested the
hospitality OF the new Tiptop House included
III Genet Taylor and his brother r. Cooper Taylor
Of Camden. n. J., and W. J. Lansing. OF schenec-
tady.
Thursday was the red letter day for the little
people at the Stevens House. for then Mrs. Stevens
gave them their annual straw ride 10 the Newman
farm. with which she has entertained them for
snany seasons. Plenty OF fun and plenty OF good
shings 10 eat served 10 make the trip noteworthy
one. Charles f. hughes. 5r., son Of the Governor
and his friend, Maxwell Barnes. OF Providence,
stopped al the Stevens House for guides and
provisions before making the ascent OF Mount
Marcy early IA the week
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THE ST. REGIS LAKES.

Upper st. Regis N y Aug 2S-There are many
Indications that this season the ST. Regis chain
Of lakes will be much longer than that OF any pre-
vious summer. for most of tile campers here nave
made plans to remain through September, and
number will stay into October
BY the young people In the camps the fine
weather OF the week closing has been employed
to advantage with mountain parties. fishing expedi-
lions and long tramps through the woods. One OF
the parties making the ascent of st. Regis Noun
tain included the Misses Earle daughters OF George
II. Earle jr; Miss Radcliffe. of Philadelphia MISS
Cumnock. Of New York. and George H. Earle 90
They made the ascent Wednesday afternoon
and stayed In camp on the summit overnight. One
of the incidents of the trip which the young peo-
pie seemed TO enjoy immensely was the overturnins
Of canoe, through which Miss Cumnock and MISS
Hansel Earle were thrown into the lake Luckily
both are good swimmers, and they escaped WIN
nothing worse than a thorough wetting.
George Fl. Earle. jr. who was called to Philadei-
phia on business last week. Is expected back at
Camp Katia, the Upper ST. Regis. early next
week. on Thursday there arrived for Sir. Earle
new high power speed boat which is 10 be placed
IN commission BY him partly as the result Of the
recent motor boat race. The new boat Is equipped
with -horsepower engines. and is expected to out
class every other boat the St Regis chain OF
lakes 1t will be given its first trial after MI
Earle's return next week The sailing race on
Wednesday for the Idem class boats. under the
auspices of the st. Regis Yacht Club. was won by
r. L. Sade with r. W. Stuart second and Com
modore Arson Phelps Stokes. third. The sailing
race for the "skim-abouts." in which the contest
ants Obliged 10 sail their boats through the
chain OF three lakes. make purchase at the hotel
store as evidence OF having been there. and return
10 the starting point In the upper lake. was won
by Miss Janet Henderson.
There has been the usual round Of dinners at the
different camps during the week One OF these was
given on Monday evening at Camp Medamins by
Jacob @. r. Peabody TO a party OF friends. incud-
ing Robert W. Stuart Arson Phelps Stokes. Simeon
] Drake. George Brewster others.
At a musical. followed by luncheon. which
given in honor OF their niece Miss Radcliffe Of
Philadelphia. Mr. and Mrs. Z II. Coates enter
tained number OF the campers the Upper ST.
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ALGONQUIN.

Algonquin. N. " Aug. 2s-This
Dig one on the Lower Saranac Lake. haIns r ese
N.ssac'a Week The largest number =, a,.."'
- 'ie largest number or entries In wear. ~N
peeh the record set by this weeks nroy-.. aas
Proprietor John Harding OF the 49,. anime
s"afse Oh the arrangements for the big vvaa. "so
Is 10 DC congratulated on the success attsrd, 4o
eitOrls. Inc various races took place on 80 aus
sohquih course. Among the members OF H. a.
'sI eOiohy mere who backed the event ara nfns-
= Moik' W. H. Haase. Richard IImburg. eba..a
u FREEMAN. John Harding w G. F1ovd- r--
Baron Henry Barsehkies r. w Steel 80 S
swan The list Of events and rhe entries ,ono,.I
fkt,liye-mile handicap Cnotor boats. Glass .,
hn H. t S; bIaSo, the Sidney, the Tip the p.5s
Championship guide boat P Pses f,,vo
Il. Clark, j. B Be TaE1sI L 5TinEeT. ssiSysi.
Ten-niie handicap race 1u1otor bo sFa q o. Dukett
The sparrow. the Tuck the Dorothy N sSs AZ
,sRowing singles (amateurs: one niles M,
Fneips Harding A. 4. Harding n. Evans and Ss'c q
Sub au5 racer. Moody. L. Knoll. E. Maru, =
'1ssgl watson HarAlng and G F1anders
W Bihn and d. II. O'Erian 1-' eaton
haSt a Harding and ]. P. Harding. X tEss vsss:.
Harding and J. r. Harding: H. Evans HsHs as q
The winners OF the first thres place, IN N. .,u,.
boat race for the championship Of the I6sVsr e.
anac received money prizes OF $50 IS ana az :.
spectively. In the motor boat races Silva -
we're awarded to first and second places snd ~ -
other events gold. silver and bronze medals ,.-.
given The officials OF the regatta were .ra--ar
John Harding; judges OF the finish Dr. C. C. Tram.
bley. Charles ID. Freeman and Baron Ear-.
Barschkies; patrol judges. Henry W. Raymond
Matthew f. Davis Louis Oest IT.; timers " n
Leonard. f. r. Young, j. Smith Rice: clark, :,
course. 3. f. Gray. A T. Harding; rsfsrss aish-
ard Lnburg.