The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-06-26
NEW YORK.
Death-The Foster Trial


New YORK, June 24.-Captan Foun-
tain, foreman in the employ Of Thomas
B. Rowland, corner Of Washington and
Colyer streets, was crushed to death by
the falling of iron girders which were
being loaded. He was fearfully man
gled, and death ensued within half an
hour.
In the case of Foster, who is under
sentence Of death for the murder Of
Mr.. Putnam, his counsel, together with
the District Attorney, after a careful re-
vision of the amendment and prepara-
ton Of the bill Of exceptions which has
necessarily occupied several days were
yesterday one, and the argument finally
submitted to Judge CORDOBA upon the
application for writ Of stay Of judg-
ment. The Judge stated today that
he would render decision on Monday.
Terrible storm-Departure Of Capt.
Hall Improbable.
A terrible storm is in progress here
tonight. Since seven o'clock it has
rained perfect deluge accompanied by
thunder and lightning.
The departure of the steamer Polars
of Halls Arctic expedition, is an
nounced for Tuesday next, but It's high
ly improbable that she will sail before
Saturday. There is still a large amount
of work to be done in gathering sup
plies and fitting out the vessel for a
rigorous Arctic winter.
Held to Bail.
Chas. H. Waterman, Secretary Of the
Empire Fire Distinguishing Company,
was held to bail in the sum OF $4,000
to-day, to answer charge ofconspiring
with others to procure the appointment
OF Receivers. 1t is alleged that he con-
cealed the service Of the legal instru-
ment from the other officers OF the cor
poration.
Marshall Hose Company.
The members of Marshall Hose Com
pany OF Savannah, Georgia, left here at
two o'clock this afternoon for home.
During the morning a large number Of
friends called at their headquarters to
bid them goodbye. They speak in very
bioh terms of the excellent treatment
thev have received during their stay in
the North.
United States Law Association.
The Board of Directors OF the United
States Law Association have been mott.
fed by the managers to assemble at the
principal Office OF the Association here,
No. l37 Broadway, on the 10th inst.
Members of the Board will be present
representing all the States Of the Union,
and it suspected that business of much
public importance and interest'will be
transacted.
n,uuer I'm Honor OF the Birthday OF
the Prussian Grand Duke.
New Y DIRK, June GA grand dinner
was given on board the Prussian war
ship Veadwick, Capt. Mikhayloff, to-
day, to Mr.. Catacazy, Russian Minister
and members of the Diplomatic Corps
in honor Of the birthday OF the infant
Grand Duke, George Alexanderowitsch,
son of the heir apparent of the Imperial
Crown. The banquet was given in the
officers quarters. The health Of the
President of the United States and the
Emperor of Russia were drank and a
sneech was made by Catacazy. The
vessel leaves for Russia Tuesday.
Church Dedication.
The dedication of st. Jeromes Roman
Catholic Church, corner OF 18th and
Alexander avenue, in East Morrisania,
took place to-day in the presence OF a
large concourse Of spectators The
ceremonies we're conducted by Arch
bishop McCloskey, the sermon being
preached by Rev, Father Ouiner -ol
barclay street Church.
National Saengerfest.
The Academy Of Music was filled to.
night with an enthusiastic audience, at
tending the reception concert of the
Twelfth National:Saengerfest. AZ lsasi
Ftvo.thirds Of the house was occupied BY
reserved seat ticket holders, and the af