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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-04-26

MANY WELL. KNOWN PERSONS PRESENT AT ITS
UNWILLING

MANY WELL KNOWN PERSONS PRESENT AT ITS
UNWILLING.
Concord. N H., April Pa statue in bronze Of
the late Commodore George II. Perkins T. S. n,
born at HOpknton. to-day presented the
State of New Hampshire by his widow and by his
daughter, Mrs. Larz Anderson. of Washington who
unveiled the monument. The Secretary of the
Navy was represented by Rear Admiral John G.
Walker L. S. N. the head of the Isthmian Canal
Commission, while President Roosevelt as his
personal representative Commander W. S. Cowles
/. S N his brother-in-law
The statue formally presented the State
by Rear Admiral George T. BeIknap. L. S. NJ and
Chester b. Jordan, Governor OF w-Hampshire
accepted the gift The grafton delivered by
the Rev DR.. William Jewett Tucker. president of
Dartmouth College. The exercises closed with
benedicton by Bishop Niles. of the Diocese of New
Hampshire.
The New Hampshire Department. Grand Army of
Republic. acted guard of honor and Admiral
Read. the commandant of the Portsmouth Navy
Yard brought with him from that post a squad
of marines and sailors to take part In the cere-
mony. Guns from the LIST Light Battery fired a
salute of eleven guns as the statue unveiled
and at the close of the exercises Following the
exercises the guests were entertained at dinner
the Eagle Hotel
The monument stands North State-st in the
OF the State House. 1t is the work OF Daniel
e. French OF New-York.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-04-26
L4RGE BLOCK OF sE4BO1RD SOLD.
BALTIMORE SYNDICATE GETS $1,000 SHARES
FROM COCHRAN ESTATE.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO HE TR1RUSE.I

Baltimore. April 25.-The Baltimore syndicate.
which with its New-YOrk associates, controls the
SeabOard Air Line Railway. has bought the hold
inss from the estate Of William f Cochran, Of
Yonkers y. Y.-31 coo shares of preferred and COM
mon stock. The purchasing syndicate is com
posed of John L. Williams & Sons. of Richmond.
Va: l. w Middendorf & Co. of Baltimore. AMI
VerIniIye < Co. and HaIlgarten & Co.. of New
York
Vermilye & Co. and Hallgarten & Co are the
banking houses who financed the 100000 per
cent loan for the SeabOard Air Line. They were
not however. interested in the property as stock
holders joined in this deal after satisfactory
reports made to them of the development OF
the property. II learned here to-day that
when the Louisville and Nashville ownership IS
finally determined. the Seaboard will have I'M
portaut advantages 1t is common talk that the
Sea board figured in the Gates deal
on. development looked for is some arrangement
to take the SeaboarC Birmingham, Ala. There
is a project foot 70 build a line to connect tn
Detroit Southern with the Wise County coal nelds
Of Virginia. This line would he one hundred amt
forty miles long. The Virginia Southwestern.
which is now being built from Wise County to q
connection with the SeabOard LinCOlnton, N =.
would connect such a line with the SeabOarG-
The Union Trust Company. of this city is managinS
the syndicate which is extending the Virginia
s.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-04-26
BANKS NAY BE MERGED.
THE STOCKHOLDERS OF THE CORN EX-
CHANGE AND ELEVENTH WARD IN
sTITUTIONs TO CONSIDER SUCH
A PROPOSITION
A PROPOSITION

The stockholders of the Corn Exchange Bank and
the Eleventh Ward Bank will hold special meet
ings on May y TO consider proposition merge
the Eleventh Ward Bank with the Corn Exchange
Bank. Officials OF both institutions expressed the
opinion Yesterday that the merger would be con-
sunma ted.
The Corn Exchange Bank already has ten branch
banks throughout the city-the Astor Place, As
toria, Broadway, Fifth Avenue, Forty-second
Street Grand Central, Hudson River, University,
Queens County branches and Mechanics and Trad
ers branch. OF Brooklyn
The Eleventh Ward Bank, which, If the merger
plan Is carried through Will be operated adj
ditional branch Of the Corn Exchange Bank. is at
No. la Avenue d. and originally known the
Dry Dock Bank. Its capital is 100000 and its
plus $l29 700 The officers Henry Steers presi-
dent; f. A. McApin. vice-president: George h
Weed. second vice-presldent, Charles T.. Brown
cashier. and the directors the foregoing and
John Englis. E. Y. LOew, George l. McAlpin
George ". Quintard and William Ro xand.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-04-26
RETURNED TO ANCIENT FAITH.
CHINAMAN CONVERTED TO CHRISTIANITY
BACKsIID ON DEATHBED.

Though David Yuen a convert to the Society
of Friends. he returned to allegiance to Contucius
Just before he died yesterday morning, and all day
the atmosphere of the little room in the rear OF
his laundry. at No 237 Re!d-aye, Brooklyn. where
he lay on a bunk. was heavily laden with the per
fIme OF Joss sticks. Mrs. Beck and Mrs. Naloel.
the superintendent and assistant superintendent of
the Chinese Mission of the Society OF Friends,
called TO see If Yuen was going to receive
Christian burial but they were received by Yuen's
cousins with scant courtesy, and emerged soon
after with tear stained cheeks.
Yuen attended for three days by a Chinese
doctor from No IS hottest. Manhattan. It is said
that he tad pneumonia. but on Thursday he was
sweeping the sidewalk before his door and appeared
be in good health. Yesterday morning one OF
his cousins upstairs 30 of the tenants, and
exclaimed that Yuen would not speak when they
tried TO him. The tenant summoned an am
buanCe, but the Chinaman dead when the
surgeon arrived. The coroner will investigate The
walls Of the little laundry covered with Chris
tan notices but these are now disregarded.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-04-26
FENCING.
PARKER WINS THE CHAMPIONSHIP Al
FOILS IN NATIONAL TOURNAMENT

PARKER WINS THE CHAMPIONSHIP AT
FOILs IN NATIONAL TOURNAMENT.
D Parker of the Boston Athletic Association
yon first prize in the final bouts with folls Oh te
national fencers' championship az the Ne"-ioIh
Athletic Club last night. Charles j. Bothner. the
crack fencer of the New-York Athletic Club, won
second prize and D. Crackenthorpe. of the Wash
ington Fencers Club third. Seven men competed
in the contest as follows: \. L. Queneau, Column
ba. l. Eryiug Fencers' Club; c. j. Bothner,
New-York Athletic Club J. F. Parker Boston Atm
letc Association; S. Cabot. Boston Athietlc Asso-
ciation: E. L. Hawkins. Philadelphia Fencers
Club and D. CrackenthOrpe. Washington Fencers
Club
All the bouts were fast, and kept the spectators
in good humor throughout. The fine work OF the
first three men in the tournament was greeted
evenly fought that the judges We're unable TO
agree and the contests had to be fought over
The Judges were Dr. NJ J. Echeverra, w Scott
O'Connor and W. T. Heintz all of the New OK
Athletic Club Charles latham. Fencers lup'
John AIIaire New-York Turn Verein, and Ather-
ton Brownel1. Boston Athletic Club, The timers
were d. NJ Wood. Fencers Club. and Dr. Graeme
Hammond. New-York Athletic Club.
The final bouts in dueIling swords and sabres
will be decided at the club tonight The
summary:
a L. ouenear, Columbia, defeated +; 1. Hawkns
cub defeated Queneau g J. Bothner. New-York Attn
Ietic club defeated j. L. Erving Fencers club; j. T.
Boston A. A. cabot defeated Hawkins: Bothner defeated
Queneau; Parker defeated Crackenthorpe Iothn@[ de
defeated Cabot cabot Queneau; Crackenthorpe
defeated Hawkins
The following men drew ties in previous bouts
as follows: Parker defeated Bothner. Bothner de
feated Crackenthorpe and Parker defeated Erving
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-04-26
PRIZEFIGHT IN A CHURCH.
BEER AND wHISKEY SOLD IN THE
BUILDING.
MEN SAIL, To BE PRINCIPALS AND SECONDS
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES CHARGED
WITH FURNISHING LIQUOR ALSO
TAKEN INTO CUSTODY.

Hackensack. April % (SpeciaD.-About two
hundred New-York and Newark sports" broke
into the Congregational Church at Kingsland
on the night of April IA and held a prizefght
Whiskey and beer were sold in the. church. the
bee: keg occupying a position of prominence
the platform The ring was pitched in the
middle of the floor. the chairs being drawn
around to work it out.
Joseph Eateman. of Newark, and Charles Nc
Dewitt, of Baltimore, were arrested this morn
ing. charged with being the principals in the
fight. and William Lynch. of Bellevtlle. who
was said to be the referee. also arrested.
Jack" Quick and jerry Rogers charged with
being the seconds. and James j. Roach, pro-
not far from the church, who. il is alleged. fur
nished the liquor used at the fight were like
wise taken into custody The complaints were
made by Prosecutor Ernest Rooster and one
of the spectators. The pugilists were released
after furnishing 81 900 bail each. The other
prisoners furnished $500 each and were re-
leased
It's really bad enough TO have outsiders en-
tering Bergen County to hold prizefghts, but
when they break into church and desecrata
the building with such brutal and degrading
sport I think the limit has about been reached
said Prosecutor Rooster to a Tribune reporter
to-day. These men have laid themselves liable
to double crime, and are deserving of double
punishment"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-04-26
GEORGE HOLLANDS WIDOW DEiD.
IT WAS THE FUNERAL OF HER HUSBAND TINT
MADE THE LITTLE CHURCH AROUND
THE CORNER FAMOUS

Mrs Catherine De Luce Holland, who died yes
torIay in this ctv was the widow of George hol-
land and the mother OF Edmund Milton ana 10
scph Holland George Holland came to TINS couH-
try az a Young man from London. He made a
wide reputa ton comedian. especially III 'i''
PARTS of Bottom and Dogberry. He died on De
cember 90 1870 Joseph jefferson was requested by
tho family TO make arrangements for the funeral
He applied at a certain Fifth-ave church but was
told by the clergyman that an actors funeral was
not desired there.
There is a little church around the corner that
does that sort of thing" said the clergyman
"rh.n | say God bless the little church around
the corner" replied jefferson. and successfully ap-
p;icd to the late Rev. DR.. George H. Houghton. OF
the Church of the TRANSPORTATION.
AS a result of this incident DR.. Houghtons church
has had the goodwill of the theatrical profession
ever since and what was once a struggling parish
has become a strong metropolitan church.
Shortly after the death of George Holland teSti-
monial performances held in various cities
which resulted in fund of $4,000 for his family.
The funeral Mrs Holland will be held to-mor-
row at l:l5 D. m, in the Church of the Transfg
uraton. where for thirty years she was devoted
worker in the charities of the parish.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-04-26

THE WHITE STAR LINE DEFIEs POPULAR
SUPERSTITION.
With the sailing OF the Cymric for Liverpool yes
terday the White Star Line superstition to
the winds and began a bweekly Friday service
Up to the present time large steamship line has
deied the popular I'll luck would follow
the ship sailing Friday by making IL a regular
sailing day. The Cymric and Celtic are to be the
boats Of the White Star Line be operated on
this schedule
While this move suggests that 1t is step
ard the realization of the plan Of the steamship
combination to have daily sailings. il has nothing
Ia do with the case. as this arrangement de-
C'tied upon two months before the combination had
been effected
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-04-26
PACKERS SLY THEY ARE READY
ARGUE THAT THERE is NO PROFIT. EVEN
AT THE PRESENT HIGH PRICES.
IRY TELEGRAPH TO TIRE TRIBUNE.l

Try TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.l
Chicago April 25.-Ch.cago packers place them
selves on record welcoming the coming investi-
CATION of what the Federal Government insists is
q combination to restrain trade. They are awaiting
developments. and apparently are not disturbed by
the information from Washington that repre-
sentative of the Department Of Justice is on MS
way to Chicago to prosecute them on orders from
Attorney General Knox. The information from
Washington is that the firms TO be proceeded
against without delay Armour & Co. Nelson
Morris & Co. Swift & Co. the Cudahy Packing
Company. the q. II. Hammond Company and
Schwarzschfd & Sulzberger The strongest evil
dence that an unlawful combination exists is said
10 show against the big Three'-Armour, Nor
rls and Swift
Judge w A Day reached the city late this even
ing He will Immediately confer with United
States Attorney Bethea. and the result may be n
bill PRAYING for an injunction restraining the pack
from combining. Sufficient evidence Is said TO
have been obtained to convict the packers of haV-
ing violated the law laid down In the Antitrust
act. A joint statement issued late to-day.
saying:
There is nothing to say and nothing to do until
the legal details taken up by the government
packers to realize that now there is to be a fair
and impartial investigation before recognized
veal the unfounded character of a great mass Of
Measurements that have gone forth and that hayo
fullest investigat ton. and Will give aid to the
federal authorities in their researches
LOUIS =. hfdulnOH cOunSeI lot armour n 20,
said
The packers would be glad; indeed. If the people
the United States would band together and
agree pound of meat. There's profit
in the present high prices. One of the most
vincing arguments that so-called beef trust
or combination exists Is that to-day the largest
butcher in the East who kills his cattle which
he buys at the yards here, is selling prices
asked by the packers Doesn't II stand to reason
that he could become the greatest packer the
at lower figures? AS a matter of fact, at the
present prices he is net making "A dollar.
James f. Meagher counsel for the G. II. Ham
mond Company. said:
The big packers welcome Just such an invesga-
ton this started by the Attorney General.
They have nothing to fear.
Mr.. Veeder. counsel for Swift & Co. said:
The starting the crusade against the packers
may be "A political move the part of the add
minisration offset the resolution introduced into
the House this week TO take the tariff off foreign
cattle.
Mr.. Stubs, a cattle raiser, shipper and owner of
Of the largest ranches in the country, said:
The conditions never before favorable for
high priced meats since the beginning OF the mod
methods Of handling meat and meat products,
and there is no one 10 blame for IL but dame nature
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-04-26
Han FOUND NAKED IN WOODS.
IT is DECIDED THAT HE is INSANE. AND
HE is STARTED FOR THIS CITY.

Pennington. y. j., April % (SpeciaD.-Two
boys fishing in stony Brook. near this place. last
evening heard a shout of Murder and ran for
help. On their return with several men they
found sitting on the ground naked, with
his clothing lying beside him. He taken to
the jail. and to-day said that he was John
Carey, Of West Forty third-st., NewYOrk. He
said that he left New-YOrk Tuesday of last
week for Atlantic City, but on reaching Camden
changed his mind. and last Saturday started 10
return home.
He remembers nothing from Saturday until
he awOl1e this morning. II is thought that he is
insane, and wandered away either from his
home or some institution. After their investiga-
ton as they found nothing which established
the mans identity in their minds. Squire Irwin
for New-YOrk
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-04-26
OPENING or NONE SE4sON.

Seattle. Wash. April 25.-The steamer Nome City
OF the Pacific Clipper Line, sailed for the Nome
gold fields this morning with $50 passengers. Her
departure marks the formal opening OF the Nome
season. this being the first vessel 10 leave any
port for Nome since the close OF the Behring
Sea navigation on November i last. The Nome
Cry is expected reach her Destination by MAY 30
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-04-26
GOLD STRIKE IN MONTANA.
,or.1. ASSAYS SHOW RICH RETURNS. AND
MANY PROsPECTORs ARE STALK
ING CLAIMS
ING CLAIMS.

crd Crock Mont April 25-Great excitement
prevails at this place strike that has been
made in the hills adjoining the town, and scores
NJ nrospectors are traversing the adjacent country
stalking out claims The lowest local aSs $500 -,
sarnnles Welded returns of 81. and the hshes'
s2S 600. T.. ..t,,. 1,scarrihle
In a nan the precious metal is easily disCeTnlo.e
r. the naked eye Samples have been sent 10 Butte
for ASSAY and expert opinion.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-04-26
ARBOR DAY.

Mny . vii! Arbor Day throughout the
state. The superintendent of Public Instruc-
ton arranged very interesting pro-
grnmme for the children on that day We
present some the beautiful results secured
by past efforts this day i'm The Tribune
tomorrow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-04-26
BERRY HOWARD ACQUITTED.

IBy TELEGRAPH TO TRIRuNE.l
Frankfort, KY, April 25.-Berry Howard who was
tried for completely in the murder OF Governor
Goebel was acquitted to-day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-04-26
CADETS DISCHARGED.

West Point. y Y. April Gas result OF the
intermediate examinat lions these cadets. members
of the fourth class. found deficient and were
discharged from the Military Academy: Eugene
p For1son. Georgia: David Hughes. Louisiana:
Frederick c. Moser. Iowa: Louis A Peatross, Nir-
giria and T r. Ridley. Texas.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-04-26
NO MEAT FOR A MONTH.

bloomington, Ill. April 25-An agreement has
been entered into among the 2,O0o employees of the
Chicago and Alton shops in this city which provides
that of their number will eat during the
next thirty days.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-04-26
SEw-.JERSEY SEWERS.

An elaborate sewer system il to be con-
structed N New-JerSey to relieve NIL the
principal cities north and west of Newark
Something nbout this enormous project. in
yoIvfng millions of dollars In to-morrow's
Tribune.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-04-26
KENTUCKY FLYER

Every ndmires IA beautiful James
II. Keene Inns some splendid thoroughbred
stock hIs bre edfnR III sh n Cas-
Teton. lay. Attractive photos of horses and
the place I'm to-morrow's Sunday Tribune.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-04-26
DRAMATICS At CORNELL

Ithaca, N Y, April 25-The Sage College ORA
matte Association of Cornell announces that in
June OF this year open air performance of
Teunysons 'Foresters" wifi he svan .ho,,.
twenty five women will take uart
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-04-26
RURGLARS AT CORNING.

Corning, " y. April 25.-Last night burglars
entered four stores in one block in Market-st
Jewelry TO the value OF about $500 was taken from
the store of John E Bong and the same amount
from r. II. Gethins. Terbes drugstore and Greg &
drygoods store lost small amounts from their cash
registers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-04-26
4 RISING FINANCIER.

George w Perkins has recently become
promine in J. r. MorEsn's great banking
house. Picture Of his home RtverdaIe and
history OF N O morroyy's Tribune
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-04-26
PORTO RICANS HONOR N'KINLEY.
NEARLY FORTY THOUSAND SEND CONTRI-
BUTTONS TO THE MONUMENT FUND

Cleveland. April 25.-Myron r Herrick treasurer
of the Mckinley Memorial Association has just re
ceived a remittance of nearly 81 200 from Governor
Hunt of Porto Rico who. honorary member
the association. had in his hands the work of
assembling the contributions OF the inhabitants
Nearly forty thousand of the inhabitants of the
island are registered as contributors Their offer
ings in very small amounts, being limited by
Governor Hunt TO 10 cents each.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-04-26
has OPTIONS on PLANT lands.
SOUTHERN REAL ESTATE DEALER SAID TO
CONTROL. ALI. IN FLORIDA.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUN

TEIEEKAFH :
jacksonville Fla, April 25-Gaston Scott, OF
MONTGOMERY. Ala. Of the largest real estate
dealers in the South has obtained options all
the lands owned by the Plant system in this State
Il is said good authority He and Nice-Presi-
dent F. @ Brown Of the Plant system, have been
in consultation to-day. and tonight ]. II. Bars
for Mr. Scott practically admitted that Mr.. Scott
had secured options on all lands.
This is another step by the Plant System in dis
posing of all their outside holdings, most OF which
Mr. Plant held very tenacously-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-04-26
YALE ORIGINALS.

Some Nalc students have formed n unique
organization called the Criminal Club. His
tory OF this society and how students may
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-04-26

Newark April 25.-Herry Schaub. who killed his
wife and their infant child June II. 1901
hanged in the county Jail here this morning
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-01
ELIZABETH COLLEGE FOR WOMEN
 Charlotte, N. O.

Beautifully and healthfully located in the suburbs of Charlotte North Carolina, with a well shaded park of twenty acres is the Elizabeth College for Women. a high grade school offering both Degree and Elective Courses. It has fine build ings and equipment worth s250,000 and is modern in all respects. The faculty is composed of eighteen experienced teach CTS, specialists in every chair from the leading American and European Univer stiles and Conservatories. The college is select. being Intentionally limited to ninety boarders The Music Conservatory is in a separate, new and fine building and Is under the capable direction of five noted teachers, from Leipzig, Florence. Boston, New York and Paris. The Art Department Scientific Laboratories and other equipment are in keeping with the general high tone of the school As a high class and thoroughly modern school in spirit and equipment the Elizabeth Col lege deserves front place In the ra.ks of the best educational institutions of the country and we, therefore, talSc pleas ure in recommending 1t to our readers. For full information address Rev. c. B. King, President.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-01
w and SOCIETY
TO MISS WILSON.

Mir. and Mrs. William Arthur Cheno- weth entertained informally last even ing in compliment to Miss Elise Wilson of Baltimore. The occasion assembled nearly hundred guests, the beautiful lawn, the balcony and the entire lower floors being made picturesque with gay assemblage.
 Mrs. Chenoweth chose yellow for the details of her decorations and used sun flowers to artistic effect In the dining room the table had for it's center piece a bowl of sun flowers, which rested upon yellow satin, handpainted in sun flowers. A delicious supper was served, and Cal mans orchestra played delightfully."- throughout the evening.
 Miss Wilson was a lovely figure in a nile green gown. She has been the guest of honor at a series of events dur ing her visit to Birmingham, and the garden party of last evening was one of the most charming of all
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-01
COAST LINE OFFICERS.
c. J. Acosta Is Named Agent at Mont
 oomery.

Wilmington. N. C.. July 8.-Appoint- ments in the traffic department of the Atlantic Coast Line have been made as follows:
 ". H. Lear, division passenger agent. John H. D. shellman, travelling passen- ger agent.
 Thomas Warwick. contracting freight agent. with headquarters in Savannah.
 S P. Collier, Jr., division passenger agent.
 ". W. Shipman, commercial agent at Tampa. Fla
 F. c. Boyleston, commercial agent. J. T. Meade. travelling freight agent. J. A. Taylor travelling passenger agent, Jacksonville, Fla
 Robert Taylor, commercial agent, ocala, Fla.
 E. N. Clark commercial agent, Albany Ga.
 T. J. Battoms, travelling passenger agent, Thomasville. Ga.
 F. M. Jolly, travelling passenger agent. and c. J. Acosta. commercial agent, Montgomery. Ala.
 W. F. Bennexer. commercial agent. Charleston.