New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-07
THE TRIBUTE or NEIGHBORS.
RESOLUTIONS OF SYMPATHY FOR THE FAMILY OF
WALKER b. ADAMS AND A TESTIMONIAL
FOR THE COURAGEOUS son.

Representatives. Of the families living in the north.
ern part Of Westchester County and of Putnam
County met at the hall in Bedford Station on Satur-
day, August q, at o'clock p. m. W. H. Robertson
was called TO the chair and John b. Day was mace
secretary. The chairman stated the object Of the
meeting which TO give formal expression OF
regret at the sudden death Of respected citizen
and neighbor, Walker B. Adams who was ruthessly
shot down by midnight assassin the 10Th lnst
as we'll as to give expression of approval and admira-
ton for the courage shown that occasion by his
son. William b. Adams, and to express heartfelt
sympathy with the family in their bereavement"
The chairman appointed a committee to draft
suitable resolutions the Rev. Lea Luquer Thomas l..
Kelly and Henry r. Loumberg The Rev. Mr. Luz
quer for the committee. reported as follows
Whereas. At Bedford Station New-York. on the
night Of August 49, 1896. our esteemed friend and
townsman. Walker b. Adams, in the justifable de-
fence Of his property was ruthlessy shot down by
armed burglars who had entered his store and were
prepared to blow open the safe, and in consequence
Of his wound died twenty-four hours afterward.
Resolved, That we hereby give public expression to
oar high appreciation of his worth to the community
useful citizen, honorable merchant and an
exemplary Christian. In the discharge Of his duty
officer OF the town he the respect and con-
dence of all political parties by his and careful
methods. In the conduct OF his business a mer-
chant he gained the good will and esteem of all
who had transacted with him by his untailing
tesy his uniform integrity and his open iberaity.
In his walk Christian he endeavored TO make
his daily life conform to the high standard OF his
creed. In courageously protecting his property
against midnight marauders he was fearlessy fulfill
ing his duty enemy Of .awlessness and pro-
tector OF the rights OF society. We tender to his
bereaved widow and family our sincere sympathy and
commend them 10 His care whose never falling provi
dence ordereth all things In Heaven and earth
Resolved That these resolutions be properly
engros ed signed by the chairman and secretary
OF the meeting. and presented TO the family Of the
deceased. and be also published in the city and To-
The resolutions We're adopted by rising vote
without debate. The Rev Mr. Lugner then read
"Wheras on the night Of August 10. 1896. when
Walker b. Adams was mortay wounded by armed
thieves who entering his store, his son, Will
lam b. Adams, by his brave conduct frustrated
their nefarous intention.
to our admiration OF resoiute courage and cool
nerve dspleyed by. William b Adams during the
handed and under fire from unseen weapons, he
wounded two OF the ruffians and seized the third
praise OF the whole community and all good citi-
zens Ter thus breaking up a dangerous gang OF
prepared TO commit murder II resistance were
encountered When MS Iife was threatened he
which would have inundated many. The example
Of his intrepid heroiSm viii serve TO stimulate
under similar circumstances and 10 deter thieves
Resolved That these resolutions be properly en-
crossed. signed BY the chairman and secretary Of
and and that they be also published in the city and
local papers
In supporting the above Colonel r. l.. NJ Ehlers
Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge. r. and A.
Masons. OF the State of New-York. summer resi-
dent of Mount kisco, said:
Mr. Chairman; We DO not fully appreciate the
sterling manhood OF William Adams The Rev.
phasizes the fact that In this contest with the
sassins brave hero was compelled to battle
against unseen foe. Men trained TO hardships
and disciplined arms quite frequently quail be-
fore hidden enemy; but this fearless boy, seeing
only his duty went out into the night with I'M
daunted fortitude, and with "A courage equai 70
that of any hero. met that duty unhnchingy; Sucn
conduct his challenges our admiration ana CUM
mands heartiest respect .- -.s,.s
THE heroic excellence OF human character whicn
we attribute to he past and suppose 20 oe t'e 90
elusive property of poetry and tradition Is as nucn
OF our day and generation az any "t nh,sc, les
brave resohute boy has furnished US an ooJect ies
son as grand as that OF Leonidas AT .he PasS "
Thermopylae Splenddly reckless on ,nar The
able night he stands In the very ioaS' na arert
49, illustration OF American manhood ana Ame'''
can grit -. a, a. Tho intention OF this
o,,,,nun,tv 10 show ITS appreciation OF hefoisin
,,a.s coma led and never surpassed
srtn rosolufions were adopted unanimously, ana
49, George b. Robinson said there was Il un'ei-
t Va, aasre In this and adjacent towns 10 unite IN
so,ra testimonial I'm addition 10 the resoiutions
rnrovoI Of the family. the chairman appointed as
comm ittee TO secure subscriptions ana erect
pnonumeut 10 Walker h. ADAMS. George B Robin
cor the Rev Lee Luquer and Thomas e. Kirby.
The committee was also instructed 10 purchase a
suitable testimonial TO be presented TO william ID:
Adams Several hundred dollars were subscribed
Inv those present the meeting. I Ellwood Car
penter president of the Mount kisco National
Bank was appointed treasurer or the iund ana
he with H. r. Iounsbery. Albert Hoyt. William II.
LYON w H. Male and Leroy Sconed. were ap.
pointed a sub committee TO secure subscriptions