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New-York tribune., 1902-06-08
COUNTY OF COLUMBIA.
ORGANIZE TON OF ITS SONS
WHO HATE MADE HOMES
IN METROPOLIS.
THE BIRTHPLACE OF PRESIDENT VAN
BUREN AND SAMUEL ]. TILDEN-
SCENE OF ANTI-RENT RIOTS
LEGENDS OF CO
InNTAT, DAYS

Columbia. one of the largest and most prosperous
of the Hudson River counties, is the latest to be
honored by the organization Of a New-York associ-
at:on Of her sons. Thee are many men Of pTomi-
uenoe Il the business and professional life Of the
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the wear are Jacob F. Miller. president; Jacob 8
Van Wyck. William A Nash and Joseph A Flynn
vice-presdents; ]. Rider Cady, historian Benjamin
F. Hamilton. secretary, and j. Martin Crasper'
treasurer Before the next annual dinner the as
sociation will prepare a book of biographies of
Columbia County men in New-York. 1t also plans
TO lend helping hand the young men from that
county who come to settle in this city.
There is one thing that a Columbia County man
never fcrgets and he usually refers to it first when
he begins to talk about his home. Martin Van
Buren, eighth President of the United States. and
Samuel ]. Tilden who near being President
as any man ever did and failed. were born in
neighboring villages Of the county.
New-York tribune., 1902-06-08

Van Buren the of Undertook farmer
and tavernkeeper. and born in that town in
1872. His early education, such it was, was
acquired at the Undertook Academy. At the age
Of fourteen he began to study law in the Office of
Francis Sylvester, Undertook advocate, but he
came to New-York TO continue his studies
under Columbia County man. who had settled
here When admitted TO the bar, in lSO3 he
turned TO Kinderhook to practise. His rise from
struggling lawyer in obscure country village to
the first Office in the land is interesting Most
Columbia County boys have known the details Of
Il from youth 1t is held out to them as a bait for
New-York tribune., 1902-06-08

olc days before Hudson became q city Of preten-
eions, when Major Abraham's Creek and the Kim
s5erhcck and Clavereck creeks were famous fishing
streams and game was TO be found in the Tagh-
kanic hills A great many of the men around the
hoard at this dinner were of the alumni Of the
Claverack College and Hudson River Institute, the
well known Columbia County educational institu-
siou Their stories went back TO 1854, the year in
which the institute founded
The association has grown rapidly since the
xarization, and its membership list contains
more than two hundred names. nearly every town
fn the county being represented. The officers for
New-York tribune., 1902-06-08

a great rock came tumblng down the hillside. IL
buried the old chief beneath its tremendous Weisnt
and the lovers were saved The legend has II tnaL
the old sachem is still trying 10 escape from Pc
meath the rock that he continue the cnaSe ana
that each night, the hour Of II. ne succeeds IN
turning over the rock. II always falls back upon
him, however, before he has a chance to escape
But to return to the Columbia County Association
and the New-York men who are its members.
Jacob F. Miller. the president Of the association.
is the son of Claverack farmer. After graduating
from Williams College in 1883 he studied law IN the
office of Alexander Hamilton. 5r.. in this city, ard
has since practised here. In 1856 he was a member
of the Assembly and has since served a term in the
legislature He is vice-presdent OF the Georgs
Junior Republic Association. president OF the PatTis
Club and of the Columbia Canal Association
Jacob s. Van Wyck. vtce-president or the asSo-
citation, was born in Claverack and occupies ms
ancestral home his summer residence He Is a
direct descendant of the original Van Wyck family
which came from Holland early in 1900 and settled
on Long Island He recently appointed Flrss
Deputy Receiver OF Taxes for the Borough OF
Brooklyn.
William A Nash, second vice-president, has for
Continued on
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-21
CASUALTIES
One Man Killed and the Other
May Recover.

Conductor Gardner OF the early train
from Willimantic this morning reports
that his train struck and run over a
man when about 100 rods west OF the
Baltic tation, killing him instantly
Elisha Kenyon. the engineer, states
that when he first saw the man he was
lying with his head across the rail, and
the distance then was too short in which
TO stop the train.
The mans head was cut OFF and his
body was considerably mutiated.
The victim was a man apparently
about 90 years OF age. and had pay en-
velope, which was torn up by the impact
on the cowcatcher Of the locomotive.
IL is thought that the man may have
lain his head on the track with suicidal
intent and again 1t may have been
pure accident
The last train TO this city from Hart
ford last evening struck n team cross
ing .he track at Sterling, Conn. killing
the horse, completely wrecking the
wagon and severely injuring the driver,
who was thrown several feet and picked
up unconscious. His name was Mr..
Hall and he may recover.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-21
THE REBELS.
Columbian Forces Are March,
ing Against Them.

Panama. Colombia, May 21.-The go,
ernment forces began to leave Panama at
o'clock yesterday morning. In all about
cOOO men under the command of Generals
Amaya and Belazar will proceed against
the Insurgents. BEFORE he left the city
Gen. Saazar said:
Il intend TO attack the rebels imme-
datciy / expect TO receive within the
next eight days reinforcements of 5000
more men under the command of Gen.
Panpillo Gutierrez. who will cooperate
with the troops leaving Panama today.
The rebel general, Merrera, and his
forces will be attacked by over 5000 of the
best soldiers in the republic as well as
by the fleet His resistance can be but
futile. The government has been victori-
GUS in the interior OF the republic and II
can send If necessary, 10000 more men to
end the revolution on the Isthmus."
Fifteen thousand government soldiers
remain i'm Panama to protect the city.
The soldiers who arrived here yesterday
are part Of the army which recently de-
feated Gen. Uribe-Uribe.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-21
welded IN MAY.
Perkins, -UIlrich Ceremony al
Home Of Brides Parents.

The wedding OF William Lenox Per-
kins and Miss Anna Elizabeth Ullrich.
both of Pawtucket took place yesterday
afternoon at the home OF the brides
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Henry c. Un-
rich. so Appleton avenue, In that city.
There was present at the ceremony
large party OF relatives and friends from
Pawtucket. Boston. Brooklyn. n. v, and
Providence Rev A. 8 Wicks. rector
Of the Church OF the Good Sheperd tied
the nuptial knot
The bride was attended by two cousins
the Misses Annie and Carrie May OF
Brooklyn, N. Y. and the best man was
William Chapness OF Westerly A re-
ception was held at the conclusion OF the
ceremony and short entertainment
given.
The couple were the recipients OF a
large number OF presents. including n
gift from the teachers OF the Broadway
grammar school. where the bride taught
for n long time.
Mr. and Mrs. Perkins left for Boston
on their bridal tour during the early
evening. on their return they will reside
on North Main street. Pleasant View.
Pawses&s,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-21
LINCOLN,

A meeting Of the Baptist Young Peo-
ple's union connected with the Lonsdale
Baptist church was held last evening at
! 80 at the church vestry, and besides the
disposition OF the usual business the
members listened to an interesting ad-
dress by Miss Cassie Smith. national lee
turer OF the Woman's Christian Temper
ance union
The Lincoln town council will meet to-
morrow afternoon. and in addition to the
ordinary business a hearing will be given
on the petition OF the Providence and
Worcester Traction company for fran
chise to build an electric road through
the town from Saylesville TO the Woon-
socket line. At the last meeting OF the
council the Lonsdale company remon-
strated against the proposed route and
the officials of the company promised TO
amend the petition and TO select DIFF
ferent route. The committee on police
will also make report on the demand of
Edouard Beaudoin OF Manville for the IN
vostigation of the conduct OF Officer Lat
fan and Special Officer William T. Cover,
whom he maintained. arrested his son
Eugene without reason, and then re-
fused 10 prosecute the young man.
Thomas Ready OF West Lonsdale, will,
at the session of the Lincoln court OF pro-
bate on Saturday next. contest the will OF
his mother Mrs. Mary Ready. which will
bt presented for probate. Mr.. Ready is
left 4 under the will and the remainder
OF the property Is divided between two
sisters
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-21
SHOCKING.
Touis Rose Held for Grand Jury
Made Obscene Pictures.

About a month ago Capt. Horton Of
the second station got tip that Touis
Rose OF n Lippitt street, the propric or
OF perambuleting tin-type gallery. had
been taking indecent pictures.
When he looked for the desired evil
dence Roses wagon was located oppo.
site the Broad street entrance OF Roger
Williams park. and not until a few days
ago did the case begin to look good.
Rose moved his gallery back TO the
second precinct and located IL on
Charles street at the foot OF Orms street
Capt Horton notified Rose TO call at
the station yesterday afternoon, and
placing two tin-types. one OF a group OF
two colored girls and a white man. the
other OF young colored woman. each a
vile production. asked him IL he was re-
sponsible for them.
Rose acknowledged that he took the
pictures. The people came TO his gallery
drunk and posed.
warrant was procured, which was
served on Rose at his home at 5:15 this
morning by Patrolman Ahern.
In the sixth district court he was ar
raigned. pleaded guilty and was held for
the grand jury in $500.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-21
LARGE DISPLAY.
Imposing Demonstration at New
port on Memorial Day.

President Roosevelt Is taking unusual
interest In the visit to Newport OF the
delegation from France on Memorial day
At his suggestion Gen. Miles has order
ed out all available troops al Fort Adams
TO do escort duty on the arrival OF the
nations guests.
The detachment OF troops az Fort Ad-
ans numbers about five hundred men and
with the famous Seventh regiment band
OF that post would make an imposing pa
rade I'm themselves, but when TO this
number Is added from twelve 10 fifteen
hundred naval apprentices and marines
from the United States Training station
the military display will be OF the high.
est order.
In addition 10 these the Rhode Island
state militia will be represented by the
Newport Artillery company and the Ma.
val Reserves.
Also present on that day will be large
delega tions from the Rhode Island Socie
" OF tho Cincinnati. Sons of the Ameri-
can Revolution. Sons or the Revolution.
Franco-American Literary Circle which
has movement on foot for the erection
OF y monument 10 the memory OF Admir-
al DeTernay. besides many other patriotic
societies.
The parade promises 10 be the most I'm.
portant ever held In Newpert
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-21
STORK HOVERS.
Fourth Generation May Be Added
to The Astor Family.

The stork is lowering over the pretty
villa in Newport OF Mr.. and Mrs. James
Lawrence Van Alien. BY its alighting,
which will be an event OF the near flu
ture. a fourth generation will be added
to that branch of the Astor family
which is headed by Mrs. William Astor,
the society leader. while the Vanderbilt
family will also be much interested and
concerned. as Mrs Van Allen Is the ia
vorite niece of Mrs. Frederick w. Van
derbilt
Mr.. and Mrs. Van Allen were married
i'm New York rs months ago. their en-
gagement and union having been the re-
suit of courtship that attracted much
attention during the Newport season OF
1900 IL was love match, and there
fore all society took an interest in IL.
Mr.. Van Allen Is the only son of Jas.
j. Van Allen. His mother. who was the
oldest child OF Mr.. and Mrs William
Astor, died suddenly 20 years ago, the
incident casting a pail over the Newport
season. His sisters are the Misses Sara
and May Van Allen. who are very popular
i'm society.
Mrs Van Allen is the daughter Of Mrs.
William Post, the only sister of Mrs.
Frederick w. Vanderbilt. Her father
left her no fortune. but as a wedding
present Mr.. and Mrs. Vanderbilt gave
her house i'm New York. and villa
on Bellevue avenue Newport
Mr.. Van Allen has fortune already,
which came TO him from his mother,
who was an Astor. Some day he viii
fall heir TO more millions.
Mrs Van Allen, whom everybody in SO
ciety knew as Daisy Post. was one or
the brightest and most charming of girls.
She was the first of her sex 10 master
the automobile, and before her marriage
her skilful manipulation Of the levers OF
n horseless carriage was one OF the
sights OF the morning in fashionable
Bellevue avenue.
Mr. and Mrs. Van Allen arrived at
their Newport villa 10 days ago. coming
directly here from New York. Mrs. Van
Aliens mother Mrs. William Post, will
spend the summer with her, while her
aunt Mrs. Frederick w. Vanderbilt, Will
be at her beautiful villa, within two
minutes ride of her niece's summer resi-
dence
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-21
UNFAVORABLE.
Loubet'S Choice Of Time tor
Visit to Russia.

London, May Elm a dispatch from ST.
Petersburg the correspondent of the
Daily Mail says that President Loubet
could hardly have chosen a more unfa-
vorable moment for his visit. Apart
from the labor and student revolt" says
the correspondent. there is the trouble
which arose during the recent riots In
Moscow between a Frenchman and the
police. which led TO energetic interfer.
ence by the French ambassador. with the
result that the positions of Grand Duke
George. the governor of Moscow and M.
Trepoff, the chief of police, are said to
be menaced.
Shortly after this trouble the Grand
Duke Vladimir declined 10 attend the pa
rade arranged I'm honor Of President Lou
bet. saving he was not TO be ordered
about by n hole-and-corner lawyer.
Grand Duke vladimir accordingly trans
ferred the chief command TO General Reh-
hinder. The Car then interfered and
appointed Grand Duke Nicholas TO the
chief command.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-21
FREE BAPTISTS.
They Are Holding Their Annual
Session in This City.

The SD annual session of the Rhode
island Free Baptist association opened
Yesterday afternoon at the Elmwood ave-
nue church in this city.
1t will cover a period OF three days, ana
the program OF the exercises, which be-
San at 2:30 O'Clock yesterday, included
ne annual session OF the ministers con-
}srence. In the evening the annual con-
ference sermon was preached by Rev.
o. G. Wesley.
After the meeting OF the Young Peoples
lnion this evening there will b. a praise
service devotional, anthem, by choir; re-
oorts and business; solo, Mrs. II. &. Low
den; address, Rev f. r. CasweH; anthem,
by choir
For tomorrow. the last day of the sos-
,ion, the following order of exercises has
1een arranged: a. m, praise service,
Give Thanks Unto the Lord Kew. ID.
3 Lothrop $3.50 a. m, business reports
NJ committees. election of officers, meet
ing OF Woman's Missionary society; l0:lJ
g. m, impersonation of high caste
Hindu woman. Mrs. Abby Smell Burnell;
ll:45 a m. adjournment for dinner; l;50
- m, conservation service, Abiding In
Christ" Rev. -. II. Lothrop; p. m, SER
non delegates from Massachusetts as.
sociation: closing business, reading or
records. adjournment.
The executive board consists OF John
Mason, president; g. NJ Caldwell. secre-
ary: Lewis r.. Stillman, treasurer;
Nharles III. Coffin. III. c. Lowden, w. ID
Dennett
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-21
EAST PROVIDENCE.

The Second Baptist church held meet
ing last evening and decided to lay out
$500 for alterations and repairs.
The church will be made much wider
and more modern windows and possibly
one or more OF these will be memorial
will be put I'm instead OF the old fash
Toned ones that now light the edince.
Daniel O'Rielley and his chum, Joseph
Tfzpatrick. well known characters about
town. took a carriage ride 10 Cranston
today, but won't come back until they
work out fine that has been imposed
upon them for being drunk.
The ladies' organiZa tion connected with
Rising Sun lodge OF Masons will hold a
whist party In Masonic hall this evening
Reliance iodys ~ odd Fellows enter
tained members 81 the order from Taun-
ton and Franklin last evening.
On Thursday evening Fraternity en-
campment OF Odd Fellows will confer the
patriarchal degree upon a number Of can
didates
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-21
REUBNE'S TRIP.
He Came to Town, Lost S52
and Was Doped.

Reuben came to town. all right, Mon
day night and had just as warm an ex-
perience as he would have run up against
had he visited New York, for the local
talent has learned all the tricks.
This Reuben was a soldier Reuben F..
Higgins by name. who had come from
Fort Slocum, N. Y.
Reuben visited Emma Reeds house. IS
Mathewson street, where he met Beatrice
Hopkins.
Well! The next day as he was going
out he missed his money, just $50.
At 2:45 this morning he was found on
Washington street by Patrolman Blake.
Reuben was Ill. so sick that he was
sent to the Rhode Island hospital. where
II was found that he had probably taken
q drug.
Now who took the s52 and where did
Reuben get the dope?
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-21
NORFOLK'S INDUSTRIAL
INTERESTS TO COMBINE
Street Railway, Lighting and Other
Plants to Be Combined Under
Central Management.

port News; Norfolk Railway and Light
company, City Gas company OF Norfolk
National Gas company. Berkeley: Berke-
ley Street Railway company. Portsmouth
Electric and Gas company Norfolk;
Portsmouth and Newport News Railway
company.
These companies embrace seven electric
railway systems, owning and operating l2c
miles OF trackage and occupying the prin-
cipal streets Of Norfolk. Portsmouth.
Newport News. Hampton. Phoebus, old
Point. Berkeley. Pinner's Point, Lam
berts Point. Port Norfolk and South
Norfolk, covering three cities and eight
towns around Hampton Roads. There are
also six ferry lines, five electric lighting
plants, two ice plants and two gas com
panies I'm addition.
The consolidated company will own
three seaside resorts, with hotels, bath
houses and pavilions. The new nam" of
the company will be the Norfolk, Ports
mouth and Newport News company. Its
total capitalization will be s9,OcoooO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-21

Baltimore. May 21.-The plan 10 oonsol-
date the street railway. lighting, heating
ce factory and kindred interests OF Nor
folk and neighborhood was settled upon
yesterday
This merger embraces a control Of the
interests OF this character I'm the cities
surrounding Hampton Roads. An under
writing syndicate is being formed by
Messrs. Alexander Brown * Sons and j.
william Middeldorf e. Co of Baltimore
and John L. Williams & Sons OF Rich
mond, Va. TO finance the deal. New York
capital will be interested.
There are II companies 10 be consolida-
ted Newport News and Old Point Rail-
way and Electric company, Citizens
Railway. Light and Power company OF
Newport News, Norfolk and Atlantic
Terminal company. Danvlle Railway and
Electric company, Newport News Gas
company. Distilled Ice company. New
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-21
WARREN.

The Y. P.tS. c. T.. held their regular
weekly meeting in the vestry OF the Bap-
st church last night. A social time
yas enjoyed. following the business.
Sowamsett lodge, A. O. L. w. meets In
odd Fellows hall tomorrow night.
Prayer meeting service will be conhict-
in the NJ. r. church Thursday night by
he pastor, Rev. Mr.. Cady.
The Around Town Democratic club Of
swansea play here tonight. presenting the
hree act comedy. Three Hats" and the
lne act comedy. What VIII Papa Say?"
The oliver Dyer estate on South Main
street has been purchased by Lawyer
William r. Barry.
The Warren artillery held 4 whist I, sSc so.
rial in Grange hall last niglh "A large
number were In attendance. n
Regular drill meeting OF ~ warren
artillery will be held in the srmory to-
morrow night.
Fellows hall last night. Routine busi-
hess was transacted.
Mrs John Carpenter returned recently
rom visit to friends N he' cT9r6ge ,a6 amaS Mass
ent. % St. Marys T. a. have formed a
strong team. and will play their first
game on Decoration Day. The high school
have a good team and they are making
arrangements with out OF town teams.
The big team will probably organize
again and many OF the old players Will
probably enter the game once more. John
Sullivan who was with q New England
league team. has arrived here again. G.
Chappelie and Monahan Will most likely
do the honors as pitchers. ]. Chappelle
is willing to enter ths field again. Smith.
better known as shorty will have n
chance 20 cover favorite area. the right
field Sylvanus Bowen will no doubt
cover the short stop grounds. with Cav
anaugh on the third bag and j. Parks,
the crack hitter. on the second haSe. 9th
er PLAYERS can easily be secured. as a
number Of new players are desirous OF
showing their metal The team can he
gotten together easily II a manager can
be escvred.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-21
PAWTUxET VALLEY

The annual meeting of the Country
womens club will be held at It's head
quarters In Anthony this evening.
Some OF the young ladies of Phenix and
Clyde gave a box party I'm Temperance
hall last evening. There was a large
number present and the evening was en-
joyable spent In dancing. During the in
Permission the boxes were opened and
their contents partaken OF.
Gibson Council. knights OF Columbus,
held Its regular meeting In Forester's
hall. Clyde, last evening.
Town Clerk Lockwood was at +. j.
Coughs store last evening to register
those who care to vote next November
A large number availed themselves OF the
opportunity, thus saving a journey to
Apponaug.
At the meeting Of Coventry town coun.
ell the following persons were appointed
supervisors for the June election: Re-
publicans, Benjamin F. Hall. Charles r.
Briggs, Ellery f. Hudson, Thomas J. Col
win, Herman II. Read. Jesse Carr: Demo
Gratis, Warren F. Greene, David NJ.
knight. Hugh j. Fitzpatrick, John l..
Ford. Cleophas Benolt. Mufeld T. Lewis
An enjoyable whist party was held in
st. Andrews parish house, Phenix last
evening. There were a large number
present.
An interesting game OF baseball is ex-
pected Thursday. the contestants being
clerks from George Woods store and the
bakers at Forciers' bakery. The game is
20 be played on the Centreville grounds
The new bridge at Clyde was used by
teamers for the first time yesterday and
by tomorrow the Providence cars, which
have been using the temporary structure,
will also use the new bridge
The express cars on the Hope -Cromp-
ton electric car line have been run alto
gether too fast while passing the bridge
at Harris. The matter was brought 20
the attention of the Coventry town coun-
Gil with the result that the railway COM
pany has been ordered TO have their cars
brought to full stop before passing the
bridge
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-21
GREETINGS
Sent by President to Mexican
War Veterans.

Forth Worth, Tex, May n.-President
Finlay of the Mexican war veterans
association, which is holding reunion
here. last night received the following
greeting from President Roosevelt:
ITO the veterans who today meet In
annual reunion, l send hearty greetings.
They have the thanks OF the country for
tho deeds of stirring patriotism they 30
we'll performed
II am glad 10 give expression to this
gratitude and 20 send to the members OF
the association my best wishes for tho
success of the reunion.
Csigned) THEODORE ROOSEVELT"