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New-York tribune., 1902-08-10

and Game Association was held at the Sycamore
on Wednesday. The object of the association is,
primarily to prevent Illegal fishing and hunting in
the region. The members include nearly all the
hotel men and cottagers The following officers
were elected for the ensuing year President Harry
w. Watrous. New-York; first vice-presdent. h.
Burgess Warren, Philadelphia: second vice-presi-
dent William Demut-, New-York; secretary,
George c. Rowell Caldwell; treasurer, William ii.
Burnett. Caldwell: executive committee +. B.
Warren chairman. John Boulton Simpson, New
York: w. K Bixby, St Louis; b. a. Clifton, Hague,
and William Demuth.
The Assembly committee appointed at the last
session of the State legislature to examine into
the waste of timber on State forest lands Wis
tied Lake George last Monday, and entertained
at the Sycamore. E. b. Warren gave the party a
ride on his fast yacht Elde. The committee has
just returned from the Adirondacks where some
valuable timber tracts were found in the Racquette
Lake region Chairman T. NJ. Costello stated that
in all probability the committee would recommend
that further laws be passed for the preservation
of forests, and that more land be purchased by
the State The committee included Chairman Cos
tello of Oswego County; Otto Kelsey, of Living
ston- lanes t Rogers, of Broome; j. P. Aids of
Chenango; Gherard Davis and Julius H. Seymour,
of New-York. The Democratic members are George
NJ Palmer of Schoharie, and John McKeown, of
Kings The party accompanied by Speaker
s Fred Nixon J. G. Graham secretary to the Gov
ernor. Senator Goodsell. Colonel Archie Baxter.
Assembly clerk: Delos Axteli of Delaware; F. W.
Johnston. of Erie, sergeant at arms of the As
semhlv Robert Douglass. of Chittenango assist
ant sergeant at and the State Superintendent
of Forests.
The City and Railroad Young Mems Christian
Associations of the Eastern States and Canada
are in session at Silver Bay this week. Among the
sneakers are c. c. Michener, Don 0, Shelton the
Rev DR. w w White. NewYork; the Rev. DIR.
Floyd Tompkns. Philadelphia; the Rev. Dyson
Hague Montreal; the Rev, DR.. Olin A Curtis,
Madison n. j., and e. o. Sellers Washington.
Mrs Mvra Mockridge, of Brooklyn. is visiting
at the summer home of her sister, Mrs. D. s. San
ford, on Sanford Island
The bass season opened at Lake George Au-
gust / and a number OF fine catches have been
made J. b. Simpson took out party his
New-York tribune., 1902-08-10

Many believe that John Howard Payne, the au-
thor OF Home Sweet Home" was born in East
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hampton. and an old weather beaten house, half
covered with vines. which stands near the old
cemetery is pointed out as his birthplace: Sew
eral places have claimed TO be his natal spot.
Easthampton bases its claim on the fact that Will
lam Payne, the father of the writer, taught in the
Easthampton the whom he married. and
older people recall the visits of the author to his
relatives
New-York tribune., 1902-08-10
EASTHAMPTON LEGENDS.
DAYS OF WITCHES DOWN ON
LONG ISLAND RECALLED.
HOW PATRIOTISM WAS SHOWN By THE
PEoPLE-THE Dominic SPOKE FOR
HIMSELF-TINE OF THE DAY
TON MEASLES.
TON MEASLES.

Everything in Easthampton, except the cottages
down by the beach the hill is old. The mass
i've elms arching the wide and long town street
from end end. whose leaves simmer in the sun
light they quver in the cool ocean breeze. are
old The houses bordering the street are weather
beaten and gray. The Dutch windmills whose
giant wooden axles rumble and creak orinousIy
IN their bearings the huge arms slowly
complete their mighty circuits, are of another
period In the old graveyard, fenced in the shape
of coffin. which shelves Gown to the murky and
forbidden waters OF the town pond, are stones
dating back TO the seventeenth century. The fam
flies old. Isolated on the extreme eastern end
of Long Island. the railroad having entered 1t
only few years ago. it has retained both physl-
cally and socially its ancient individuality.
Being New -Englanders. the settlers of East
hampton had stern religious beliefs These have
tinctured the history Of the town from the day in
1854 four years after its settlement. when con-
stitution was drawn up and signed by every ac-
cepted inhabitant of the village in which they
entered into confederation together to maintain
and preserve the purity Of the Gospel of Our Lord
Jesus Christ which possess; also the
discipline Of the Church, which, according 10 the
truth OF said Gospel, is now practised among US.
AS also in civil affairs to be guided and gov
erned by God. and which by vote OF the major
part shall be in force among US. Furthermore,
do engage ourselves that in all votes for choos-
Ing officers making orders that it be according
to conscience and our best light" In these days
st is difficult imagine such condition is in
dicated in the unanimous acceptance of such a
Document. AS the signers were of the prevailing
type It is probable that they tried TO live up TO IL
The visitors 10 the old cemetery WILL perhaps
observe the unique arrangement of the bodies as
Indicated By the headstones. With one notable eN-
oeption nearly every is laid with the head
toward the west It the belief of many in the
early days that the first gleam Of the resurrection
morn would be in the east, all were buried
in such a way that they might rise facing the
glory OF that great day. In the centre of the
cemetery is a roughly engraved stone. the lnscrlp-
zion on which is in part follows:
New-York tribune., 1902-08-10

To Major Andre Of the members Of the
Gardiner family owed his freedom at one time In
the Revolution Among the British officers bileted
at the house of Colonel Abraham Gardiner are
said to have been Lord Percy Governor Tryon.
Lord Cathcart. Sir Henry Clinton and Major Andre
A son of Colonel Gardiner. Nathaniel, sur
geon in the American army. He came home in
disguise while Of these officers were staying
at his fathers house Major Andre learned that
there was some in the house whose presence
was being concealed from them: He courteously
refrained from speaking Of his suspicious but
showed that he had known of Dr. Gardeners visit
after the doctor had gone away by remarking to
his father that he regretted the circumstances
which prevented him from meeting DR.. Gardiner.
New-York tribune., 1902-08-10

heard the crash of discharged musket and the
simultaneous crack of the wood in the beam oI
his loom behind him. The ball had missed him.
but another might not go far wide of the marx
Instantly blowing out the candle flame, he took
the hand of his little son. JOSIAH and led him TO
the back door The lay deep on the ground
Now run, my boy. and hide in the oak brush
said he in a low tone. Go quietly
The boy ran he had been told to do, and Cap
tain Dayton diverted the attention of the soldiers
himself by snatching up his carbine. which was
famous in the town because of its deadly aim when
in his hands sallyiny forth and returning the hre
Withdra wing into the house, he shouted out the
names of a number of imaginary men. as II he mad
a large company of them with him, and dared the
British to come near Evidently they did not care
accept his invitation. for they retired leaving
blOodStains the snow.
The next day a British officer rode into captain
his horse up tC the captain, who CHANGED to be
standing in the yard, and bawed out at the top OF
his voice: -. youi You killed one or my
men last night, and you'll have to suffer for it;
The captain not the man to submit tameiy TO
such abusive language as the officer was pouring
upon him, and. seeing a pitchfork standing
close at hand sprang for it, his blood boiling With
in him. Starting toward the horse and MS rlaer;
he shouted BE off, The horse took the hint ana
waited for no second command from the man with
the fork Turning with his rider he bounded over
the fence in ignomnious retreat.
New-York tribune., 1902-08-10

His head is laid the opposite direction to that
Of his parishoners. 1t was no egotistical notion
of his-that he was so much better than they that
he could safely elect any way Of rising that ne
chose and chose rise with his back to Gabriel
II was the wish to rise facing his congregation
which prompted this rash course. according TO
tradition. II therefore act OF unselfishness
rather than OF egotism
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-06-08
SHORT TEXAS SPECIALS.

sHERMAN.--The total shipment Of pc-
tatues ont OF sherman 10 date is tih cars.
The prices continue strong and each day
Of dry weather briggs better potato on
the market.
PLAINVtEw.- Arthur Guthrie. aged
about -, sulcidcd by shooting hlmSelf. lie
came here recently from Scugrg county
Ell PASo--A report just made shows that
$3.50 arrests were made 10 one year by
the police force OF twenty one men 10 this
city Of 10000
WEATHERFORn- Parker county *
again dry, the local option law having gone
into erect The saloon men fought the
case bitterly, carrying Y to tho supreme
to be enforced strictly,
been guarding the Thomas Arnold high
school here has been Withdrawn, hut q
iocnl Waterman has been employed. The
building has twice been burned by meen-
diaries
uENNEssY. Cattle are dying from some
unknown disease.
NEW BosTON The overflow Of Red
river has done much damage TO cotton land
II can not be replaptcc. ihr poor people
who i've IN the bottoms wili mEcr eonalh
erHbly.
EDNA. There have been four convictions
at the present term Of court three negroes
and one white man
EDNA. The mall carrier Who disappeared
recently and for whore murder several
negroes we're arrested, has been found. dlo
was sick
.ANDERSON.--Th grand jory FOR Amber.
son equity has gdipurncd for tue term
afteg returning thirteen tree bills
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SALES.
Ishares.l P PaiSs Par.
BRENNAN BUDGET.


Brennan, Texas, June T,--At the resi-.
dence Of the brides brother MIR. VIII
Mathews. corner Of Vulcan and Douglass
streets, at $3.50 o'clock Friday evening. Mr..
w. b. Xix and Mrs. +. NJ. Cole were
united In marriage Rev. j. L. Massey, pas.
tor OF the Giddings Memorial church, ofri.
c,ating.
The home OF the groom 10 Ia California,
but for number Of years he has Nesu
travelling as q mining expert prospecting
for rich syndicates In which he IL stock.
holder, spending a portion OF his time in
Sonih Africa and South America, having
recently returned from q trip to Panama
where he has some mining interests, The
couple will spend a few days In Chappell
Hill and Will then leave for bridal tour,
going TO New York, thence TO London and
from there to South Africa.
The poles for the Commercial Telephone
company are being erected and the wires
strung, and Il Is believed that the com.
pany will be ready for business by next
TUESDAY. For the present this company
will conine itself 10 the long distance busi.
ness, but will ultimately apply for a char
ter 10 conduct local exchange.
The Woodmen's celebration at chappell
Hu Friday was well attended. w. G.
Henderson. Esq, delivered an address "a
the organization which was listened TO with
marked attention and heartily enjoyed by
the large crowd present
There was a dance at the Athletic club
rooms tonight complementary 10 Miss
Bridges OF Naynsota who Is here on visit
the guest OF Miss Kate Clay.
New hay Is plentiful on the market.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-06-08

New Orleans. June T.--Secretary Hestef's
analysis OF the cotton movement for the
nine months OF the season. from September
] 10 May 81. inclusive, shows that, com
pared with the crop movement last year,
Texas, including the Indian Territory, has
brought Into sight this season In round
numbers gs0,0OO bales less, while other
Gulf states. which include Arkansas,
Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, Missouri
and Oklahoma, have marketed 4N-,vO
more, and the group OF Atlantic states
y Itch includes North and south Carolina
Georgia, Florida, Alabama ana virginia
557 GOO more, making the net increase IN
the total OF the crop marketed 10000
Mr. Hester shows the amount bfought
into sight By groups OF states gor the hlhs
months OF this season rs follows
Texas and Indian Territory, zvSf.VE-
baies, a decrease under the same tiiDs sast
year Of ESQ l54. an increase over yeai ~
Itre last or 4VT,94l and decrease nnaer
lS.a OF 4D.40l.
Cther Gnlf states 3.ld2.99G, an increase
over last year % 4Sl.754. an Increase over
wear before last OF s43.TSO and decrease
under 1899 or 13s,333.
Atlantic States, Y.753.233. an increase
over last year OF 35T,532. an Increase over
year before last or iSB,23l and decrease
under 1874, OF S37,6
Total crop in sight May 81. e.soz'x's' an
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[0IJSTON WHOLESALE MARKET

sence Of supplies for several dars ana ~.
Improved quality OF the arrival. cs,s.s
hrmer prices to rule.
Referring to mackerel. advice, ,,or,
Gloucester. Mass, state: ''The market n
somewhat lightly supplied with new macy.
erel and the situation is arm. There n
however. Il considerable portion Of the a.o,
to be heard from, and Il Is expected thst
the aggregate catch when landed will all
up vacant places In the market. Last re-
ports from the fleet were that the weather
was favorable aud the catch large"
Advices from Fresno, Cal. have IN. 81,
lowing: THE latest reports received show
that there will be an immense Yield OF near.
~ every kind Of fruit in this valley this
season. Unless something entirely une1.
peeted takes place within the next two or
three weeks the harves. will eurpass all
recent years. This report is true OF every.
Thing except pears, which are practicable
destroyed by the blight In nearly eyery
county south OF San Francisco. The cron
Is so large that IL Is almost certain thsr
growers VIII nave to drv large part of
their apricots and peaches. 1t Is not Thought
that the cahneries win be able 10 handle
but small part Of the crop aud II Is re-
ported that the California canneries VIII
bu. NnVh AZ an on uP-lcOIS tnls spring. This
is believed to be due 10 the heavy carry.
over of canned fruits from last year Grif.
nm 4 Sicily expect TO open up about June
ID. but will not can nearly so many nrrl
cots as last year. The quality Of apricot,
is believed TO be not so good as usual N
this section. This is possibly due to the
exceptionally heavy CROP"
w. II. Crossman & Bros. Of New York
say in recent circular:
THE speculative position Of coffee has be.
come worse from year to year. The surplus
stocks In the markets OF Europe and the
United States are carried by outside specu
lators, but at the same time the trade is
heavily supplied, so that these spectators
must continue to carry the surplus supplied
| at a big expense, which means 20 per cent
per annum, calculating on the premiums be
tween the far.otf future and spot values.
while everybody the world over has been
| specializing, always on the long side OF cot.
| fee, the short interest Is too Insignificant to
take into consideration. The large selling
IN markets IKE New York Is done by large
| importers like ourselves and which alsc
holds good in respect of the selling in Havre
and Hamburg.
while the spectators continue TO carry
| the surplus the legitimate coffee trade, We
hope, will profit by the experience of tho
| past six years, which has proven that spec
| ulation does not make q market. 1t oc
| casionally upsets values. hut Is standing
] menace and the values of existing stock'
must necessarily rule low until the prlc,
! itself comes down to a point low enough IL
| permanently curtal production, Record
| stocks will eventually command RECORD
prices"
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n. g. 3. Beers Letter.

New Orleans. La. June 7.--Notwithstand-
ing Liverpool adylces were encouraging, our
market opened l to lower and subsequent
ly declined l to 4 additional as there was
general disposition shown TO realize
profits. The net loss on the day was = TO
. points. Generally fair weather prevails
throughout the cotton belt. buT scattered
Texas Panhandle tonight and Sunday aud
over Arkansas Sunday. rh2 possibility os
rain In Texas. where moisture is claimed
10 be needed soon. seems Ca have ctthed
the enthusiasm Of yesterdays investors
Spiuuers continue apIthctic and the move.
ment Is light There is no question. how
ever, that the hatterns crop outlook pre-
vents outsiders frem taking hold for tle
moment. sim with the heavy discounts new
crop months are selling under the old. IL
any real serious drawback were 10 take
place, the chances are speculation would I'm
mcdiateiy enter these positions and cause a
sharp advance. II. 8 b, Beer
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ruIsUAL DEVELOPMENTS.
rplOt ALONG STEADY LINES.
..,l.s Moving Freely--lsrger Re-
,.,. Of Plums--Tomatoes and
''+ Peaches Firmer.

.,.s,le market has not been the
~ ~ ~ unusual developments during
Y md business has kept along very
',rs, The passing Of the season
~ Va the strawberry crop to give way
oss n and plum crop Of Texas. and
~ "a bananas have likewise dwin-
n" ave small part in the trade. The
\ peaches has not undergone any
= ,s.nra and the coming Of nigh
~. ,ruit is being looked forward to
4 Islse degree Of interest. This WI,
FLA, eceur during the next week, and
80 ssssslpess may be seen from price
.,,oIpt on all grades.
.,st notable advance In the staple
,a.,rs the week took place on meats.
uss so steady in the first part as
TIL 40 advance Of &c, while the same
retained in the later days. A
eesn .rss mas been predicted for coffee
~ ~ an California canned goods by
E,il nosted In the trade, while no
'S.nses are In evidence.
I'M. have become much more active
snos, and will continue to attract
l-y r.,sntion as the warm season pro
,,estion In blsckberries showed i'm
-..,Dt With lighter arrivals, causing
Al prices at 81. Jo91 TO,
.,,,oupes are arriving in better guam
/. Nm heretofore. There is no material
IN prlces. Rockyfords are good
ss Il Al .Ooll. IS per basket.
-, tomatoes and peaches each ranged
Essa N price, due largely to the In
IA Armand which prevails on Saturday
~ I,ry moderate volume Of receipts.
-, ,tples are moving freely at pres
/. IA heavier receipts than usual were
:. v.sterday. The green variety has
.s ,isnsd on the market n 35tG1Oc per
"A reds are offered at 5od6oc.
.,s. quantity OF Texas plums came
"A prlces held up fairly well consider
y. supplv. Shipments OF wild goose in
~. .sur.ouart crates are much more
sans and are offered at 81. OOd1 20.
r.. most satisfactory receipts Of Cali
In, cherries noted In some time ep-
5,,,d There has been almost total abb
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DRUGS AND CHEMICALS.

.onlnine. 3Sd4Oc per ounce bottle; NOR
paine, 81. 2J1l2 so per ounce; cocaine, So. -
per ounce; borax, siac per pound In lo0-lb
packages; copperas, 500 In barrels: castor
GU II. 20 per gallon In 5-gallon packages
epson salts. SITS FER 100 lbs in barrels;
alcohol, 81. I0ai2 90 per gallon; sulphur.
- 20 per 100 lbs in barrels; alum. Stsc per
pound In barrels; saitpeter, &c per pound in
barrelsi camphor. zoe; wood alcohol -5c
ISL 90; gum opium, So SO; powdered opium,
$3.50 csrbolic acid 4od43c per pound In
1otues; calcium carbide. IS. 20 per 100. de-
hVered Texas common railway points.
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rExAs cHRIsTIAN UNIVERSITY.
Laree sum Of Money Is to Be Spent ir
lr1proVen1ents

Waco. Texas. June AT a recent meet
ing Of the board Of trustees OF Texas Chris
lion university. held in this city, Il was
decided to spend sa5 900 in the improvement
Of the buildings OF the university. 1t IS
intended 10 add eighteen rooms to the girls
dormitory TO erect dornitoFy FOR the
hoys. put IN a steam-heating plant for the
university buildings and number Of other
tbings Work viii begin on taese improve
vents AZ once, and II IS believed that every
thine viii he TO readiness for the coming
tTbc election Of DR. E. V. collars OF
tIirsru college as president has given new
isfe ~ The institution and II Is believed that
ne coming term viii be the greatest IN the
history of the institution.
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slp wILLIAMg Ar HgNRIETTA.
He Is Holding Services at the Baptist
Church,

Church,
Henrietta, Texas, JuDe 5,.-Evaneeiist SID
Williams ana Prof J, A Brown arrived
here sunday TO assist Rev. I'd L. Antony
In revival meeting All the pastors and
denominations hre cooperating Great
crowds are attending and the slterest . has
davelnned ipfo n Ane meeting already SIX
teen Drofesscd faith IN Christ at one after after,
noon service. Others have peen converter
and united with the dinereni chnrehes'
The evangelist has just closed good neet-
ing az Baptist church IN Kansas C.ty,
Mr. williams preached sseciai service
AT the Kansas City stock exchange.
The evangelist i being enttssftaiasdi ~ me
fbIee Apfony WAS 4 lawyer Of some fame,
as he was at one time IA congress fr r'ys
Roger O Mlii's district; he decided 20 E/e
IN The practice ~ law last year az Inc
close OF one Of sid williams meetings,
Henrietta Is his first pastorate' he has
the confidence Of the town aud many o. tne
hest LAWYERS as well as the district Judge
are members OF Judge Antony's church
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HEAVY STAPLES.

HEAVY STAPLES.
Observation-Disclosures. per keg, 81 90:
ntlng powder, 81. e5 per keg; drop shot.
!. sask, 81 IS; buck, $40.
RAe0N- Extra short clear. In sacks,
V: regulars. lSc; boxed, l@c higher; bel
b. iel.nl23lc.
aUTTER olL-In barrels. 4sc; half bar
sissiSe AND TIEs-BaggIng. Alb,
+; Elb, TIC; Arrow ties. less than car
~ lots. from Houston, 81, 25.
sAsDY-stick, wrapped basis. "a, No. 2.
psI9c per ID; special sizes lsc high
nlIed: 3lsQl5c, ms to qualit:
eANDLES--Star full weight. ilc; Gran
NIL weight, l0l9c; Electric Lights. sac;
l5 fgl weight, 1i1ac; light weight, l019c-
" \; T. Portland 81 1898 20; Rosen-
cotTER- Rlo fair, 7}sa7%c; prime, s3a8
~ cheiee, S&d9o; fancy, 101eG1lc; Pea,
T nGi2c; Cordova. 13l2c; roasted
es' Afbucsle's Ariosa. basis loO-lh
lie; delivered; Apex. II 40c; Lion.
M Gold Seal Mocha and Java, lib
and 4lb pals, isXc; International
blend, lib tins. 1ssic; . and Alb pals
n. Royal Anna Mocha and Java, Lib
"a US: bulk. &c.
,M,gRRERs-A c soda. bulk. boxes.
sI tlb cartons, per dozen. 9oc; ginger
y c creams, Sc; stage planks, SIC;
- and jnmhles. lie
r0pR-Rasis 4s-ib sacks: Fancy high
a. 5000 80, fancy half patent, So no
MIRO grade, 81 Go; 24.lb sacks, Zoe
~ ne higher; -four in wood 15c per
sialNAcEoUs GooDs-Grlts, homIny
Mam meal In 4o-lb sacks. per sack.
la faH meal, in 36-lh sacks, per saok,
y. notch oats. SIS. 10: Friends oats, SO, 10,
la oats y 50; Hawkeye oats " -
iass sueswheat, 1l5-lb package, $f,s9
u, seemed tierce compounds, va
4 Bsvs se higher; alb cans. lie higher;
sHnsAlais,-stsndard, I3I2c; fancy, 1Shg
,ptple hams. o&c.
@t-huib, 800 per barrel; coopered'
gmpssEY-ia barrels. s5GT5c per gallon;
s1a 81 y; In l2-ib cans. extracted,
4 iaa,e 9.gsd sections, l2qiSc.
I,v .s Reboiled, fair. 1G%Glsc;
49, s esIc1le' choice. 25926c; pure re-
T. sssssSlR'iESsEp MILK-Eagle. se,75a7 90;
+ oeyI,s5Es; lii5Gf26; winner. $4.s5d4. IS.
!. III hNS-s.lb fun weight, on. S5deoc
ssss ,Meisht, or. s1,G0d1,To; o.
~. Nv light weight 55@6oc; I'D
q. SStaD $4,000; lunch oysters. llo'
~ ssgs, saT5; Ig-bbis. S4.5Ga4.5S; plnts,
u =, u odyle. Sl.00: quarts. American
Il Ricy hgallon hexagon, $50.
SO tat1lfa fancy head, 0A@6fac; choice
4 fupr seium0a. lc.
"a Z sAai, basis 7IG, lie; Manila.
isssLieeuisiana, coarse. s5e: fine, eoei
=; "a a. 30; COOS, S2.45; ioo-ss'
ftlI
ax ns,. tisH-MackereI. No. 1, in 10Th
20 nv Eau barrels, 70-lb, No. 1, 5000
tlLNoS W 90; tubs. S.. 50a5.75.
-faney Pillar Rock. Columbia