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Kingston, N. Y., June 15. The bis
jTBcatlnn Intirl of Rip Van Winkle. In
the CnMklll nntl Rhnvrnnittink Motin
tnln region, will hnve more of Intcrct
thin yonr for thr ummor rncntlonlst
iBnd the rxvnMnnnl tourist thnn ever
before. A wrnlth of nnttirnl honiity. In
many plnren tinMirpnMCil bv any other
scenery In America. l nupplemcnted by
tnotor routes which hare become fnmom
throughout the country, hotels, board
In hmisM and cottaice colonic whose
equal In not elsewhere In North Amer
ic. nnd a variety of attractions for the
visitor which are a source of constant
pleasure.
Each week presents come hip event
of overshadowing importance. First,
Its location Is In the Catuklll Mountuln
ranRc. then in the smaller but equally
famous fthawangmik Mountain rnnse.
This week the Shawanuunk rnnRC has
come into prominence through the con
ference of executive officers of the
American Telephone and Telegraph Co.
nd associated companion throughout
the United Stated and the demonstra
tion!' of transcontinental telephoning
which crc prepared by engineer of the
Bell system to show the practical
realization of past dream.
Ynma Farms, near Napanoch. Flster
County, wan the scene of the conference
and the remarkable demonstrations.
The formation of the Shawangunk nnd
Cntsklll range). It alike in one respect,
In that each rnnge posseses many sec
tions where the mountains seemingly
form n complete circle with n crater
like center, out of which apparently
there is no means of egress. A turn in
the road or n walk to the brow of a hill
always shows, of course, the valleys
through which paiunge Is made from one
mountain section to another, because
there Is no section completely hemmed
in by mountains.
The Valley of the Uondout at Napa
noch possesses the formation mentioned,
and Varna Farms, standing on an ele
vation In the center of the valley, fur
nishes tho traveler with the sensation
of being in the center of a bowl
shaped region, whose entire horizon is
a succession of mountain peaks. The
wooded slopes are dotted with the
homes of prosperous farmers and busi
ness men, hotels and boarding houses,
bungalow colonies, inns and wayside
tearooms. They half peek out from the
wooded slopes, and here, as throughout
the rest of the Catsklll-Shawangunk
mountain region, nature has been
bountiful In verdure, whose combination
of. colon from early spring until tho
last of the foliage haa fallen defies the
attempts of artists to reproduce it, al
though all artists try to do so.
Bell Telephone Conference
Into this region, because of its
extraordinary qualifications for experi
mental purposes, for its health-giving
and restful qualities, and because of its
nearness to the big cities of Eastern
North America, the executive officers of
the Bell Telephone system and its asso
ciated companies come annually for
their conference on matters pertaining
to telephone operation throughout the
United States' in particular, and in a
general way to consult on telephone
matters of the entire world. Spring still
lingers In tbls region so far as the
youthful beauty of the foliage is con
cerned, and even the practical execu
tives of telephone systems that are
tingling verr second wltL the zest
of business life find they can consult
to better advantage among the quiet
hills and mountains of this region
than elsewhere. And the engineers who
are engaged in making constant ad
vancement in the science nod art of
telephony come here also because con
ditions for their demonstrations are
more nearly perfect than in any other
region.
For this year's demonstration to the
executive officers of the American and
its nssociated telephone companies the
engineers of the Bell system decided to
employ the amplifying apparatus, whlcu
was first used publicly by President
Harding when he delivered his Inaugural
address at Washington on March 4. Hut
the telephone engineers decided to do
something more. The Bell Telephone
loud talker had pMsetl the experimental
stage when it was used at the inaugu
ration ceremonies In March. One hun
dred and twenty-five thousand people
massed in front and at either side of
President Harding had been enabled, by
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the aid of the amplifiers, to bear dls
tlnctl every word he uttered. The
budding nt his back prevented tho crowd
from surrounding him entirely, so the
engineers decided to demonstrate that
with the use of the amplifiers it was not
necessary for n man to fnce his audi
ence. How It Was Worked Out
At the edge of the golf course nt Yama
Farms thej erected n steel tower, sur
mounted by steel lings from which the
projectors, or horns might swing from
the center to any part of the circle.
Hnlf of the circle wns used for1 placing
the projectors at regulnr Intervals, so
that If the demonstration worked out
as had been planned one-hnlf of the
circle of mountains would hear what the
cntiro world wanted to know. Then to
demonstrate further, n single projector
was (dung from the steel ring pointing
toward the mountain opposite.
For purposes of comparison between
the Ynmn Farms demonstration and the
inaugural ceremonies, n chalk line was
drawn, with the tower as the central
point, eighty feet round. This wns tins
dlstnncc at which President Hardlng'H
voice, unassisted bv the amplifiers, hnd
been clearly distinguishable when ho
wns delivering his address. At this dis
tance the oflUers of tho telephone com
panies listened to n brief talk by one
of the engineers.
The air wns bo still that smoke from
their cigars, nscended perpendicularly
most of the time, and only occasional!)
did sufficient air stir to waft It to the
various points of the cempnss. The
movement nnd rustic of n large crowd,
which affects the enrrjing power of the
unnided human voice, particularly in
the open air, woh entirely missing. The
only bound to break the stillness of the
quiet afternoon was the music of the
song birds nmong the trees of the for
ested slopes.
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ihe voice of the speaker at eighty
feet distance could bo heard clearly but
at times rather faintly, Anv man who
linn tmid 6n the edge of n large out
door crowd listening to a jmbl'c speaker
has hnd the same sensation that was
felt hv the txectitlvo officers an they
listened they could hear, hut the effort
required rloso attention, Further nwny
the sound of the voice became fainter
until only an occasional word tame over
the green.
Then tho sUnal was given to put In
uso the amplifiers, and nt tho same In
stant tho speaker began rending the
Declaration of Independence. The sound
of the voice carried far. It carried
across the golf course, to the wooded
slopes and beyond, clear to tho moun
tain tops, It filled one-half the valley.
The air was resonnnt with the sound
of the speaker's voice n he enunciated
, Parly every syllablo of the famous
Philadelphia document. It seemed to
come from no particular direction. The
air wns simply nllvo with the voice, the
tone ami quality the same as the naked
voice the audience had Just heard, onlv
magnified many times; Inflections nnd
shades of expression perfectly repro
duced. The demonstration of tho amplifiers
showed that the human voice, under
the conditions of this region, can ho
heard for n distance of three miles.
Communication With Chicago
As patt of tho demonstration to tho
telephone companies.' executives, com
munication was established with Chi
cago over one of the tranncontincntal
circuits. Seated comfortably in a large
room of one of the cottages, the execu
tives conversed on tclcpliono topics ns
the connections were being made. Then
suddenly the room wns filled with the
sound of n new voice, amplified many
times but not as many, of course, ns
when the speaker is addressing all out
doors. Thp voice was in Chicago, where
officials hnd gathered to greet the extcu
tives nssemhled in New York State. No
Individual instruments were In sight;
in fact, the only apparatu visible wo
the small disk by which the sound is
received, mounted on a smnll stand.
Conversation bUwcen the two groups of
men. spnnrnfpil hr OOO mtlna linnmn
general, and finally musical selections
played In the Chicago office were repro
duced with nil the beouty of their orig
inal expression In tho cottage In tho'
heart oi the Sliawsngunk Mountain re
gion Connections also were made for a
very brief time with San Francisco,
but tho necessity of using the Colorado
circuit for business connected with the
relief of the Colorado flood sufferers
necessitated n postponement of that
part of the demonstration,
Attractions for Tourists
Mrs. J. B, Stetson, of Philadelphia,
hag been touring tho Cntsklll
Shawangtink region nnd expects to re
turn to Kingston. She Is one of the
many PhilAdclphlana who find rest nnd
recreation In the mountainous section
of this region.
Stamford, In the Western Catskills.
nnd Lake Mohonk, on the eastern
brow of the Shawnngunk Ilnngc,
always have been popular resorts with
Philadelphia vacationists. Stamford
long has been known as the "Queen of
tho Catskills," and the appellation
agreement has been justly bestowed.
Stamford's Increasing popularity as a
year-round resort hna resulted for sev
eral years In some of the choice hotels
remaining constantly open for the ac
commodation of motor tourists nnd
those who seek its high, clear nnd dry
climate for winter sports when high
wnvs arc In the grip of winter.
For tho summer vncntlonlst who en
joys golf, Stnmford offers tho onlv
regulation clghtccu-holo golf course In
that section of tho Catskills. It form
part of the Stamford Country Club,
where visitors are made welcome and
where some of the best tournaments of
the season annually are played.
Kingston also has n standard course,
at the Twaalfsklll Club, where the an
mini tournament of the Hudson Hivcr
Oolf Association will bo played on
Tunc 2.1. 21 nnd 25. Other well-known
courses through the region arc tho
Country Club course at Pnlenvlllc, the
Orant House, at Cntsklli, the Cntsklll
Mountain House, tho Grand Hotel nt
Hlghmount. Hotel Knatcrsklll nnd the
Ontcorn Club near Tnnncrsville, Lake
Molinnk nnd Yama Farms.
Baseball is Just as popular as in past
years and the try-outs in every section
hnve come up fully to fho cxpcctlons
of the vnrious communities. Stam
ford's team will be composed largely of
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Dancing. Boating, Doth
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la Carta Restaurant.
Reached by Hudson
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roads nnd by Motor over
State Highways.
Special attention to
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KINHHTON. N. Y.
A Ripping Good Time
in the Land of "Rip"
90 Miles From Broadwav
In the beautiful, verdant, invigorating, quickly accessible
CATSKILL-SHAWANGUNK
MOUNTAIN REGION
i? the rotort regions of Ulster, Greene and Delaware Counties,
New York, nature and man have joined hands to provide every
variety of health, comfort, recreation and pleature for the vaca
tionist. Hotel and boarding house facilities abound to suit people
of both abundant and limited means. Fine road for automobil
ing, golf, boating, fiihing, indoor sports, dancing, freab foods
from nearby forms, pure, fresh air.
EASILY REACHED BY
N. Y. Central Railroad Hudson River Day Line
Weit Shore Railroad Central Hudson Steamboat Co.
Ulster & Delaware Railroad Saugerties & N. Y. Steamboat Co.
Wallkill Valley Railroad
PAKI.OIt AND Ol.l'll (Utl HKKVICR LBAV1NO
NEW YORK EVERY TUESDAY, TIHJRBDAY AND SATURDAY
llllll .Slii JULY Z
For trovtl wap, hit of hotel
and general information address
CatskiD-ShawangunkMountainAssn.
Kingston, New York
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PAWMyO. N. Y.
students from Eastern colleges and" tints
vcrsltlcsi Roxbury. Delhi, Andes, Tnn
nersvlllc, Haines Frtlln and Cairo have
organized teams of acknowledged
strength; Cntsklll hns a team which
has beaten the well-known General
Blcctrlc team, of Schenectady; Inke
Mohonk Iioh a team which already la
making a record for Itself; Saugerties'
nnd Kingston are playing baseball of
profculonnl excellence; Liberty, Monti
cello, Fallsburgh, South Fallsburgh
and Livingston Manor support teams
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THE MIZZEN
TOP HOTEL
Pawling, N. Y.
offers
SPECIAL VACATION RATE
$28 to $30 per week
American Plan
for a limited number of comfort
able rooms ultliout bntli
DURING JUNE and JULY
For illustrated booklet and
full information write to
P. H. NOLAN
Booklets, Information
Ledger Travel Bureau
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AN IDEAL VAfATION
Fishing Tramping Summing Golf
HEALTHFUL REST
"Tho Catakill Mountain Limited" consisting ot
wiuu jib wiu x-unman unrs wxu proviae nadttlona'
service to the Catakill Mountains every other day
beginning July 2, 1021.
The Ulster nnd Delaware Railroad In connection
with the West Shore Railroad operates through
trains from and to New York. Direct connection
with Hudson River Day Line nt Kingston Point for
all points in the mountains.
A list of Hotels nnd Boarding Housea revised for
the season of 1021 will be sent free on request.
T. W. FLEMMING. Traffic Manager,
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which are living up to their former
reputation.
(loot! Trout Fishing
Trout fishing holds its Interest for nil
sportsmen who have whipped tho
streams that danco down tho slopes of
tho Catskills nnd tho Sliavvnngunks,
and this year has added, a host of ex
pert anglers from all sections of the
Eastern States who delight in fishing
in and along streams unencumbered by
Contlnnul on Nut I'sse
BUMMER BKHORTH
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STAMFORD, N. Y.
VfowyorA1
In the Western Catskills
2000 feet abovo tho seaboard swopt by thowon-
acriuuy cxnnaraung air xor wnicn tnts neciioii ia
famous. Inspiring scenery; mountains, valleys,
woods, lakes, streams. Land and water uports, in
door nraVntv. Stamford haa clectrieltv throuehout,
model sanitation, spring mountain water, five churches.
Country Club 18-Hole Golf Course
Admitted by famous golf players to bo tho most beautifully
located and sportiest course in America. Clubhousu recently
completed and is tho center of tho social life tor which
Stamford la -famous.
Tennis, riding, canoeing, fishing, mountain climbing, outdoor
swimming pool, town band, dancing, tournaments; no auw
moments.
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Saratoga Springs. N. Y.
OPEN ALL YEAR AMERICAN PLAN
On the main truilk line to the Adirondacks, in the
center of New York State Mineral Springs Reservation.
Modern in Every Respect
GRILL EXCELLENT CUISINE
Booklet on Application. E. C. SWEENY, Mw
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StamforUIn the Catsklim-W. Y ,
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250 Rooms. 100 Bathroom Suitoi. '
Completely remodolod, renovated and refurnished.
Orchestra. Daily Concerts. Dancing i
Beautiful Ballroom for dancing and various entertainments
18-Hole Golf Course and magnificent Club House. Tennis Courts
Outdoor Swimming Pool, etc. '
Now booking at 1180 Broadway, Now York City, or, Stamford, N Y
Booklets, information, etc., upon request. ' '
H. H. Mate, Managing Director.
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Up-to-Date Shops
where
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merchnndiso may be purchased at city prices or less.
Atitn Trip from New York or Vhllo. fltate Rond nil the JJar,
BH honra from N. V. Cltr br West Shore & TJUtcr & Drl. II. It.
Address any ot ttieaa houses (or terms:
House Guests
Churchill Hall 210
nrxmrre 100
Inaleslde 100
Nat? Orant House.. BO
OreS-court Inn HO
Kendall Place 7ft
Mountain View .... 7ft
The Madison 05
House Quests
Westholm 00
Cold. Spir. Farm Inn-ftO
Atchtnron House ....8ft
Dronklyn Hall .1ft
Pnnford Ixidaa Aft
The Valley VHw... 80
i:imvood 2ft
Maple Rest 23
House Quests
Craft Farm House. 23
Villa Belle Aire.... 3
Terry Homestead... 2ft
Ka.r View House.. .. ftft
Maple Ave. l"nrm.. 1ft
lllllcrest 15
For furnished cottagee or general information
address Chamber of Commerce
The Country Club
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STAMFORD In tho Catskills N. Y.
In tho beautiful Churchill Park.
Finest Hotel in the Catskills Opens Juno 25th.
Completely refurnished and renovated throughout. ,
150 Rooms. 75 Bathroom Suites
Cuisino nnd Service unexcelled. '
Golf, Tennis, Boating and outdoor Swimming Pool,etc.
Orchestra. Daily Concerts. Dancing.
Now booking at 1180 Broadway, Now York City, or "Stamford, N. Y.
Booklets, information, etc., upon request.
W. G. McMcekin, Manager.
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THE FINEST HOTEL IN THE CATSKILLS
HIGHEST AND MOST BEAUTIFUL LOCATION
2ft00 (eet elevation. An exhilarating change ot air for those who live near the sea.
board, 11 road verandas commandlnc a aweep of U"0 q. miles nt mountain scenery.
Music Twice Daily. Dancing Orchestra. Golf, Tennis, Bowling
Billiards, Boating, Fishing. Delightful Social Diversions
Reasonable Terms. Special Rates for Families and Season Oursts.
C. II. UBCKER, 1'ItOr. UIUTK FOR IIOOKLET
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Baggage worries have spoiled many vacations. Why start a trip
to the mountains or seashore with such a handicap when you
can quickly and economically put your mind at ease by insuring
your baggage and- personal effects?
Insure your baggage
A North America tourist baggage policy will protect your valu
ables for very little cost. It is wise foresight and sound econ
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