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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-07-10
JBLGE PRINDLES TRIAL.
DEMANDING FEES IN WILL CAsEs-ALLEGED
CORRUPTION IN A RAILROAD CASE.

DEMANDING FEes IN WILL CASES-ALLEGED
CORRUPTION IN RAILROAD CASE.
ALBANY, July 9.-The Senate met at 10 n. M,
and resumed the trial Of Judge Prndle Francis Owens
Solomon Titus, Luther Brown, Russell A. Young,
Seth Cnapn, Daniel A. Clifford, Samuel p. Thomas,
and Hiram r. Humphrey testified to paying
Judge Prinde various OF money for services in
drawing papers in will Morris Brdsa testified TO
paving Elisha H. Prindle nephew Of the Judge for SER
vices as counsel in securing the bonding Of the town of
Norwich in and of the railroad OF which he was Pres
dent at tho suggestion Of Judge Prndle. Witness con-
tinued
Iasked the Judge how he got his pay he replied that
he was paid salary he told what the salary was, ana
Thought il was very small asked him If that was all
his pay amounted TO- and he said, Yes, unless can
make Something out OF you fellows ;" considered that
tocOse remark did not think II proposition 10 cor
rlpt aid not intend TO do anything TO corrupt.
william @. Welch testified that he had heard OF the
conversation between Judge Prndc and Mr. Birdsal as
10 his salary and pay. Witness added:
I went to the Office of Elisha II. Prindle, counsel in
the matter of bonding the OF Norwich IN aid or the
railroad asked him for his bil he handed II TO me,
and saw it was 500; then told him OF the converse
ton between Birdsal aad the Judge, and asked what
the Judges bill was; Elisha a. Prindle told me he mad
not included his BILL IL would make IL too large
told him TO see the Judge and get his BILL subsequently,
called again. and found the bill increased 10 $1,000;
remarked that OuP people might consider that pretty
large bill when E. II. PTinde told me the Judge thought
he ought to have as much as he Uhe nephew had
Adjourned until tomorrow morning.
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A NEW BROOKLYN AaMoRY.

The late Legislature having authorized the
erection of armory for the 23d Regiment Of Brook
lyn at cost not TO exceed 100000 the Kings County
Board of Supervisors have selected plan, and about
to advertise for proposals to build The land which has
been purchased includes 10 lots adjoining the skating
Rink I76 feet on Cermontlve and 200 feet Wander
biave. The main front OF the building will be on Cler-
moutaye covering the ente 17G feet the architecture
being mOdernzed Gothic and the material brick with yell
trimmings. Three towers will be erected. the
feet high. The first floor, level with the street,
will De entered by door u feet wide and will contain
the main drroom 1875 feet front by 1sl feet Deep nine
company each II by ~ feet armOrers room,
and receptiOnrCOm. The main dTirOOm will be liz ia day
time by windows, and by patent reectOrs at night. The
second floor will contain large gallery, the coloneps
officers and anitor's rooms, and squad dr rOOm 1874
by 30 feet. The building will probably be covered by
iron roof with fancy railing The entire is est-
mated AT 100000
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CLASS DAY AT YALE.

NEw-HAvEY, July 9.-Commencement week
at Yale opened Sunday with the Baceaaureate ser
OF President Porter the Consistency OF alegi-
Christ with the highest in science liter
AZURE, general culture" To-day the usual exercises
OF Glass Day have taken place. beginning with poem
by ID. NJ Beach, the "OutlOok OF Llie,
and GRAFTON by l.. s. Lines, on Inc
University" The afternoon witnessed the last
frOlic OF College life under the old ems when "a gahu
explosion OF fun was had the elaborate recitation
OF whatever stories could be told the expense OF mem
beers OF the class The evening Is brilliantly celebrated
by promenade concert at Music Hall. There promises
10 be "A very large attendance OF the alumni ana the
friends Of the College at the festivities OF Commence
mcut Day.
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FATAL CASUALTIES.
FRIGUrFUL EXPLOSION AT GLAsGoW-ELEVEN
PERSONS BURIED AND BURNED TO DEATH.

FRIGHTFUL EXPLOSION AT GLAsGoW-ELEVEN
PERSONS BURIED AND BURNED TO DEATH.
EDTNBURGH, July GA terrible explosion
occurred to-day in extensive -four mill at Glasgow
Flames burst Immediately after the explosion, and
the building was entirely destroyed. Eleven persons
buried in the ruins burned to death, and IL were
taken badly injured. The cause OF tho explosion Is
unknown
ANOTHER EXPLOsION-THREE MEN KILLED.
OUAKERTOWN, Penn, July 9.-The receiver IN
the Of the North Pennsylvania Iron Compa
uys furnace exploded this morning killing JOHN Reilly,
James Stone and John Farley. The engineer, William
Nelson terribly injured and several persons were
severely hurt. The explosion caused by the gas in
the receiver taking fire.
FALL OF DERRICKs-TWO MEN CRUSHED AND
SEVERAL INJURED.
WASHINGTON, July 9.-NOt long after the
men employed on the state Department building
began work this morning, wire guy rope, one OF the
supports OF three very heavy dercks, drew from the
bolthead and with crash the derricks all fell in the
direction of seventeenthst, and directly across the
foundation Of the building where all the workmen were
engaged Two men were instantly killed. stranger
Who walking along seyenteenthst, and the other
hodcarrler Jerry Derry, who crushed almost to
pulp his hod on his shoulder at the time, was
smashed into spnters The head of the stranger killed
was completely crushed.
Michael Doony had several ribs broken and is inter-
naly injured. Jerry Bresnehan is injured in the back
and shoulders Patrick CorcOran is severely cut IN the
head colored teamster Henson Dyson, Is fatally cut
in the head. Robert Collins, deaf and dumb brick
layer broken in two or three places and Is
otherwise injured At the time OF the accident one man
was the guy rope painting it, and three others were
on the platform around the middle derrick but they all
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A GLIMPSE OF FOREIGN CRIME.
DARING BURGLARY IN HOLLAND-THE STOLEN
PROPERTY RECOVERED IN THIS CITY.

DARING BURGLARY IN HOLLAND-THE STOLEN
PROPERTY RECOVERED IN THIS CITY.
Another interesting phase of European crime
presented itseef yesterday, in the sheris Office 1t
appears from Geographic dispatches transmitted to the
Consul General of the Netherlands in this city, that
nromipent and wealthy resident of Utrecht, Holland,
named Lady Van Westreu, had in her employment
as valet man named Eliers, native OF
Holland age about o. who from the nature Of his occu
nation. was acquainted with the ladys habits, and
knew that like great many wealthy residents of this
country she kept her valuables in strong box IN the
most secure portion of her house Being
able TO approach this box without sus-
pcion he conceived the idea of rng II and fleeing with
H. contents The box too heavy for MN 10 carry
and he was unable 10 force the lock. lie accordingly
took into his confidence a man named Nanderwyn-
gard and also a lOcksmith ana SHOEMAKER named tyn-
hout both OF whom residents OF the same place
ON June 16 they attempted, unsuccessuly, to break
info the strong box On June % they made second at
tempt and succeeded in securing the contents OF the
box consisting of Turkish, Russian, English ierdman
and other bonds and large number OF da0nds. lneS
Immediately fed TO England with their plunder, and
took the steamer City Of Brooklyn from one OF the poft
and arrived in this city without detention.
When the Lady Won Westrenan discovered her loss
she took TO have the guilty persons arrested
kilograms were dispatched 10 the III TINS
CITY, who, through his attorneys, MessIs Solo
mon land Burke, obtained from judge
James T. Smith an order for their arrest
This order was placed in the hands OF arrestng officer
Judson Jarvis, who, accompanied by Deputy sherlhs
Reese and Curry proceeded 10 an Incs oEs m be
thieves and charged him with his crime lie admitted
his guilt and took them house in the upper part OF
HudsOnst where he and his cOnfederates resided ana
surrendered the property which worth 100000 They
had had opportunity 10 dispose OF much more thah
enough 10 pay their passage The COsnl,General de-
part as there is no extradition treaty between Holland
and the United states.
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Their discussed tonight at the residence of Secretary
Deano, where Secretary Belknap, Gen. Walker,
Commissioner Of Indian hftars;, Gen. HS w,a
speclal Indian Commissioned. and Mr. WeltD,
are III consultation with Secretary Delano: u slater
unop the authority OF Gen. Howard that the report TINS
uorning fran California, that the Camp Grant Indians
rave lott for the rpath has no official confirmation
Tnc Coyernor of Arizona says they doing we'll Tney
ee permited 10 move 70 healthier locality and the
report OF hostile intentions may be founded this act
orr n not t ia ike the last about the Sierra Bancas
without proper foundation'
George T. Cottrell clerk in the War Department,
engaged room IN the Ebbitt House last night, and this
morning, after ringing for water cut cash In his wrist
with razor and also inflicted slight cuts on his throat
Death caused by the wound on we "flst ne eit
note asking 10 be buried In POtters tled ana saying the
suicide was premeditated. C0ttre was natVe OF YER
mont, had resided IN Wisconsin Tor some years
A dividend of 10 per cent has been declared by the
Controller OF Currency in OF the creditors OF lhe
First National Bank OF Bethel, Conn., The Controer mas
also declared second dividend Of 10 per cent In FAVOR OF
the creditors of the Wayerlcy National Bank OF ne%
York making in all dividends Of 20 per cent IN favor VI
the creditors of that bank. . ,..,,o,
The Commissioner Internal Revenuehas Just decided
that peddlers Of tobacco, who pay the special tax I'M
posed upOn peddlers by the act of June 1871 are not
required 10 pay special tax dealers In tobacco also
so long they engage in other branch OF the tobacco
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THE NIYTH-sT. WIFE MURDER.

An inquest in the case of Margaret Cobb
found dead in a room Of the tenement No. GIG Eas
Enthst., and supposed TO have been murdered by he
husband Thomas Cobb was held yesterday, by Coroner
Herman. Witnesses living in rooms uDon the same
floor OF the house testified that late ia the afternoon OF
July g. the accused came home Intoxicated and finding
his wife in neighbours room ordered her TO come into
his apartments, az the same time threatening TO
beat her with aXehandlc she Obeycd and she was
entering the room her husband struck her with the axe
handle Cobb then locked Hc door aud beat his Wife
she pleaded for mercy but he continued strike her. the
neghb0rs gathered around the door and told Cobb TO
desist they would have Lin arrested; he paid no
attention 10 their threats aud continued 10 strike her
Will Tic club for over Two hOaIs Cobb finally unlocked
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TRADE MOVEMENTS.

The shops which have acceded to the de-
nd for eight hours are returning TO the old system
The proprietors OF the Architectural Iron Works en-
blowing several hundred nen, informed their men last
week that they must resume WORK at 10 hours Ibis mas
accordingly been done.
The German employing printers. Gustav Lauter pre-
siding met at Hibners Hotel IN the Bowery yesterday
afternoon. The Committee appointed at the previous
meeting to confer with the English printers IN reference
TO the proposed reduction of the hours of labor and an
ncroase of the rate OF wages reported that the latter
had account Of the present depressed condition
of e trade to grant either demand ATesoluon was
nassed 10 cooperate with the American employers ana
10 inform the German typographical Union Of this fact
This will oyerturn the present arrangement with the
German ouTneymen printers, who recently struck Tor
new scale Of prices involving an increase OF 70 per cent
I'm
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A CARD FROM JOHANN sTRAUss-HIs NAME UN
WARRANTEDIY USED.

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
SIR: respectfully solicit space to correct a
misstaement which appears in the columns OF the
this morning.
The assertion that ball is to be given in my honor on
Friday evening" TO which President Grant and other dis
tinguished guests be invited is entirely ground
less The only public festivities that shall participate
in while remaining in NewYork this week, the two
orchestral which shall conduct at the Academy
OF Music on Wednesday and Friday evenings.
The unwarrantable of my for the purpose Of
misleading the public is for me- novel experience but
am assured that such expedents not uncommOnly
resOred here by INSCRIPTIONS SPECTATORS IN which
case presume that tie press and tho public VIII appre
cate the joke, il such It be- readily than am able
to do.
am, SIR, with respect, 20 urs, etc,
.Nec- York, July 9, 1872. JOHANN STRAUSS.
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A QUERY.

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
SIR: A few years ago a bill was before Con-
gress approprating 100000 for gratutes to the vari
GUS Government employees at Washington. Tho late
Thaddeus Stevens advocated IT warmly. But before it
could be passed through all its forms, Horace Greeley
made his appearance Washington and by his personal
influence so far marred this scheme that the appropra
tOn was cut down 70 81 100000 Mr.. stevens very
much vexed the interference with this pet scheme OF
his and spoke of Mr.. Greeley "scarecrow from
Work" by whom the national legislators were as
much frightened as flock OF sheep at the sight OF q
wolf TIE TRIBUNE shortly after contained an article
on "searecrows" and argued that they were service
able in corneds Now, Horace Greeley In the course
of few hours stay at Washington saved 100000 TO
the National Treasury. what might he not do In four
years ARGUS
Ner orleans, July 2.
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THE ORANGE PARADE.

The preparations for the Orange parade, on
Friday, have been completed. William MCGEE VIII act
as Grand Marshal and the order Of procession VIII
be follows: Prince OF Orange Lodge NO. l. Derry
Walls Lodge No. 2, Chosen Few Lodge No. .,
No Surrender Lodge No g. Gideon Lodge No. 10,
Joshua Lodge No IL, schoied Lodge No. ls, and
members OF the American Protestant Association VINO
choose to Join the ranks. Line Will be formed In La
fayete-pace at M. and the procession Will move
at 1880 The line OF march has already been pubIsheu
The Police authorities will provide strong escort ana
the National Guard will be on duty at the armofes 10
repress any disturbance The Prince Of Orange Lodge
will hold lis regular meeting at its rooms in the BOWeIy
Tomorrow evening, and il is expected thai All VINO
intend 10 unite in the parade VIII be present ae lhaU
meeting
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WASHINGTO TON.

MR.. WEIGHS REPORT on INDIAN AFFAIRS
SUICIDE OF A WAR DEPARTMENT CLERK.
GENERAL PRESS DIsPATCHl
WASHINGTON Tuesday, July o. 1877.
VIM. welch who has just returned from an official
visitation TO most Of the Indian agencies that vere
about Is months ago. placed by the Government under
the Board Of Missions the Protestant Episcopal Church.
has made full report TO Secretary Deano. Particular
reference is made 10 the sanee Sioux, which tribe, Mr.
Welch says under the influence Of Christianity vener
its churches much the Jews did their temples ut
jerusalem" Considerable space is also given to the
Poncas who are friendly TO the Government ana VINO
earnestly encourage missionary work MI Wesh says
in his report that 1.-THE merciful policy to@hrd the IN
dams, inaugurated and followed by the President meets
with the universal favor of all right minded people with
whom he has been brought into contact ana ADDS that
" organized opposition To the present Adihlrdonls
being formed In frontier states aud territories because
the President has placed the large appropriations Tor the
Indians beyond the reach OF dishonest men Nho claim
this patronage as their right" The North Pncihl Rail
road, whisky traffic the Missouri, keen4 luilans ON
reservations the distribution Of ratOns 10 lnibs ucs
to farms traders reservations and other upes, also
receive much attention In the report ana are being fur
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THE TURF.
YRoTTING AT FLEETWOOD PARK AMERICAN
GIRL TIE WINNER IN THREE STRAIGHT
HEATS.

rRoTTING AT FLEETWOOD PARK AMERICAN
GIRL TIE WINNER IN THREE STRAIGHT
HEATS.
Yesterday the great trOt for purse Of $4,000,
veu bv the Fleetwood Park Association for four of the
fastest trotng horses in the world-Goldsmith Maid
Incy Henry. and American Girl-toOk place on that
course in the presence the largest assembage OF spec
or ever before seen on that course. II was estimated
that 1900 persons present-the clubhouse grand
stand and every available place OF observation Delhg
ded with dense masses Of interested spectators The
rack was in line condition and when the horses came
upon the course their tne condition elected gem
eral commentator. Budc Dobe drove Goldsmith
Mad: o. Hckok, Lucy; John Murphy, Henry;
aud Ben Mace, American Girl. SO assured did
the race appear for Goldsmith Maid, that in
al the poos sold before the start sire was left out The
revious Lucy had been the favorite in such pools
uenyv and American Girl being alternately taken for
nextchoice Before the race owing to the prevalence
., . ,eport that Lucy not in condition, American
,l hecame the fayorite and sold average in the
LII Tor $3.50 Lucy s22O and Helry $s5. Goldsmith
90 was undoubtedly 10 poor CONDITION. ana bursting
her ouarter IN the second heat was Withdrawn with the
rrtssiop of the Judges. American Girl won the race
Firsf Beaf-Heury had the pole, American Girl second,
oidsuitb Maid third and Lucy on the 'utside. After
s,,no six times unsuccessfully, the word was given
- fair start. Henry on the lead, American Girl
..eond ana Goldsmith Maid last Going DOWN the hill
~ the ouarter.pole American Girl passed Henry ana
I'D him hall length 81 that POINT Wild 1e Mao
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connie ~ LENGTHS behind Henry; time 95 seconds. On
the baok-stretoh American Gir oPehen gap ni two
eupths which she neld to the haliimle pole henry
being second the Maid third, and Lucy last Ascending
mo RIM on the third quarter, Henry broke ana Ley
took second place, the CIR leaning hef nSn am
hall at the three quarter pole IN i;4ft, ooiISin ,h
between American Girl and Lucy, resulted IN the for
mer's winning the heat by half length; Lucy being
two lon this IN front of Goldsmith Maid. Time 2:2l.
S,rond Heat-Godsmith Maid st the favorite,
selling for sl25 against $50 for the field After scoring
dozen times the word given, with Goldsmith MAID
I'm the lead American Girl second and the other Two
Ionned Before rounding the turn, Goldsmith Maid
broke American Girl took the lead and was uali
length front OF the iavOte at the quarter pole Lucy
two lengths behind her, and Henry last 1e, oi
seconds. On the back-stretch both American GlIl anu
Goldsmith Maid broke, the former striking trO nls.'
and leading the Maid length at the hal1nhe pone.
Time, 1904. She retained the same advantage W ,ho
HILL and although the Maid led her for rev sIIIusS,
she quickly regained her place. and was stl q %
ahead at the three quarter pole in l43 Coming up ne
stretch the Maid broke badly, and was passed oy LUG
who made determined effort TO reach American ii
who won the heat ny two lengths very easily easily,
the same distance separating Lucy ron no, The an
Maid, who beat Henry six lengths I1ne EiVt. ino All
nouncement OF the time was received WIN .
THIRD Hcdt-It was found that Goldsmith Mtu nau
burst Of her hind quarters. and with tne
of the iudces She was withdrawn 10 the CONSERVATION OF
those who had laid such long odds on her
betting was $500 10 SEQ on American uir
took the lead when the word was glVen Win hneiNa
Girl and Lucy close behind. Henry Droke az the t n
and American Girl passed him, Leading nm py
at the quarterpoe in 80 seconds o uv as far
in front OF Lucy At the half lle the Uu i1u LUZ mt
length in lOi with Henry as far IN front Oh H me-
in coming up the hOmestretch Henry Droke, anu
passing hm made haste for American Girl When WITHIN
20 lengths OF the score, American Cur elt Hel a., ne
Ben Mace with fine skill so er cow me 5e heat and
by two lengths, Lucy beating Henry nan lenS'h Io
second money. T1me' "a,
F1rxrvoop PARK Tuesday, July 9-Pu s5ooo miie heats
hest three 10 i've harness 2O to first $50 to second sV' 10
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WHY THE REV. THos. CALLAHAN WAS WHIPPED

WHY THE REV. THOS CALLAHAN WAS WHIPPED.
ST. LOUIS, July 9.-The men who were brought
here yesterday charged with brualy whipping the Rev.
Thomas Callahan in Reynolds County, short time ago,
deny that they had anything to do with the affair." but
say II he was whipped at all he deserved It, he had
made himself very obnoxious by slaudering ladies
in the neghborhood taking active part in local pol
tiles and in other ways. Sheriff George was released
on s. OO bonds and Parks and As0n 81 800 each the
latter on his recOgnizance IL appears they were
arrested before being brought here and baed by U. g.
Commissioner Schwartz, IrOntOn, TO appear for
animation July They also deny that the KuKlux or
any other unlawful organization has an existence IN
Reynolds County.
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FIRES.
At INDIANAPOLIS.
escaped injury.

INDIANAPOLIS, July 9.-The clothing house OF
L. j. Mossler & Co., No. 81 East Westinghouse, was
almost entirely destroyed by fire this morning. The loss
will probably reach $4,000 insurance, $4,000, in the
Continental and Imperial Of Hartford, Phenix OF Hart
ford, Etna, North America, and Howard
AT EVANSVILLE.
CINCINNATI, July 9.-Thornbeny's hat and
fur store at GAINESVILLE, Ohio, burned sunday night.
The stock valued at $4,000, and was insured for
$ll 500 in Western companies
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A DAYS ACCIDENTS.

Mary Heiss. age o. fell from a ifth-story window
at No Il suGolk.st yesterday, and was killed.
Charles NJ Ze age fell from the roofo No 222 Thirtave yes
terisy, and killed
WIN. Green. age fell yesterday, from fourhsoJ window Of the
tenement No. $40 r,t, and ffaetn ed his skull -
Nathaniel Paten age a. No. l East Twenty Ithst fell through
the hhway Of No ~ Leon IRON the third floor to the cellar
md Nasfa aly injured.