New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-10-30
PALISADES PARK PLAN
NOW UP TO VOTERS
Mrs. Hartman Formally Gives
Project 100000 and
10000 Acres of Land.
GUNS PEAL ALONG HUDSON
Well Known Citizens Attend
Ceremony at Which Finan-
cier's Widow and Others
Pledge Aid.

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on small plateau commanding a sweep
sns view OF the picturesque Hudson from
the mid-slope Of old Bear Mountain, near
Fort Montgomery, a hundred or more Of the
most representative men and women OF
New York and New Jersey gathered yes
terdsy afternoon TO witness the formal
presentation by Mrs. Mary X. Hartman,
widow Of 7. H Hartman, Of the deed
Of 1000 acres OF land and S,V9,eo 10
The Palisades Park Commission for the ex-
tension and Improvement Of the proposed
Interstate park along the west bank Of the
Hudson River from Fort Lee TO NewburG
At the same time William J. Mckay, one
Of the new prison commissioners. gave 10
George W Perkins, president OF the Fah-
sades Park Commission, a deed for 700 acres
Of land on Bear Mountain, including the
abandoned site Of the new state prison, 10
he incorporated in the extension Of the i'll
terstate park
Guns Roar State Salute.
with the roar Of the state salute OF nlhe-
teen guns fired by a battery from the mill
farv academy at West Point re-echoing
among the hills on both sides OF the river
and the buEle cali to the colors the stars
and Stripes were raised on a lofty nag
role. while the flags Of the State OF New
York and her cOnsort, New Jersey, were
,ynf,5rled simultaneously from a cross piece
beneath old Glory. The Misses CaTIoi
Hartman and Dorothy Perkins raised the
flags just prior TO the presentation OF me
Hartman gift to Mr.. Perkins by AVerlA
~ Hartman on behalf OF his mother
The appearance of the big river steamer
rJcndricz Hudson about that time lent an
historical significance TO the scene she
sR-ent around the curve in the river below
Bear Mountain. and as her captain spied
she flag and the little knot of people on
The hillside ne opened up the whistle valve
and screeched noisy salute.
Yesterdays exercises were timed with
considerable political significance, as the
ultimate contamination of the interstate
park project depends upon the vote OF the
PEOPLE Of this state on November s. The
rnuniicent gifts of Mrs. Hartman and
various other private subscriptions, the lat
Ter amounting 10 81. $500, are contingent
upon the approval Of the voters OF the state
II the issue OF g. 10000 in bonds and the
appropriation Of that sum for the purposes
~ the new park. A referendum TO that
effect viii be presented 10 the people al the
state election. George F Kunz, president
s--vation Society. has prepared a circular
for distribution, urging all public spirited
citizens to use their influence 10 secure an
Affirmative vote on this referendum.
The 1015 train on the West Shore Rail-
road made a special stop at Bear Noun
tain 10 allow those coming from New York
TO aliEht conveniently near the place where
the exercises were held. A buffet luncheon
was served in the large house near the
railroad, which was formerly used by the
prison warden while experimenting the
convicts at work on the abandoned prison
site The party afterward went in auto
mobiles and afoot TO the summit OF the
LIN. half mile back in the woods Mrs
Hartman, accompanied by her sons, Aver
ii and Roland, and her daughter. Carol,
came from the Hartman estate at Arden
IN an automobile. Mrs J. Pierpont Nor
gan. with her sister, Mrs. Hoppin, and
Mrs Herbert J. Satterlee, drove from
Cragston, the Morgan estate at Fort Mont
gonery. In an automobile
a temporary platform had been erected
for the speakers and camp chairs sufficient
10 accommodate all those present were
provided
Thank Mrs. Hartman.
AdJUtaut General Nerbeck, representing
Governor White Of New York. thanked Mrs
Hartman and the other donors for their
gift the state. Letters OF regret for their
absence and expressing their hearty ap-
provsl and best wishes for the project
'ere read from former Governor Charles
Y. Hughes. Governor John Franklin Fort
q New Jersey and Mayor Gaynor.
Tt seems 10 have been the custom for
those in possession OF this tract OF land to
transfer It n others 10 be used for q better
purpose" said Mr.. Mckay in presenting
the deed in behalf OF the new Prison Com
Emission. The red men were compelled 10
iesve II 20 he occupied 10y the first white
settlers. The Hessians IN the employ OF
The English government at the time Of the
Revolutionary War, when in camp on this
same tract were attacked so bravely and
fosrlcssly by our forefa3hers that they were
rot only compelled 10 retreat but many
q thern were slain that for years the beau
-iful lake This property known as
Bloody Pond OF Hessian Lake.
1t is with 2 great deal OF pleasure that
the commission on new prisons formally
-rsnsfers this 7oO-acre tract OF land on
cid Bear Mountain to the Commissioners
q the Palisades Interstate Park OF New
York and New Jersey, ana we know from
What you have performed in the preser-
walton Of the beautiful Palisades along the
Hudson that every dollar given for the
use Of your commission either by indiyid-
fal contributors or voted by the citizens
81 the states OF New York and New Jer-
sey. viii be honestly and prudently ex-
pended.
J. Du Pratt White accepted the gift deed
on behaif Of the Park Commission and
paid high tribute TO Mr.. Perkins for the
work he had done IN furthering the project
AdjUtant General Nerbeck said that the
magnitude and benelt OF such a gift could
as Yet hardly be appreciated by the peo-
pie. He brought the Governors apprecia-
tive thanks and hearty approval OF its &C
complishment, he said. The coIors were
sounded 10y Bugler Edward Gleaser or
West Point. the state salute fired and the
flags raised at the end OF the ao5utant gem
erals address. Averin ". Hartman then
stepped forward and presented 10 MT. Per
lzns the deed for the Hartman tract. ard
his mothers checks FOR 100000. one OF
which was for $4,000. He said in part:
In accordance with G long cherished plan
of my father, 10 give 10 the State of New
York for the use Of the people, a portion
Of the Arden estate, and acting IN behalf
OF my mother, L now present TO the Com
lniesfoners OF the Palisades Park the land
comprising the gift / also hand you my
mothers contribution TO the expense of
future development OF the Hartman Park
10 "a her hone and mine fbFoss1h all