The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-04-27

Public Clamor-He Has No Exercise
and Cannot Leave His Cell Night or
Day-Hc Has Strong Hopes or a New
Trial I'm Which Everything VIII Be
come Clear.
Everybody has heard Of Edward s. Stokes. But
very few persons have lately heard any thing from
the cell No. 49, on the second tier OF the Tombs in
which Edward 3. Stokes Is confined. It is very
hard to get into the Tombs at present to see a
prisoner One Of the Commissioners OF Charities
and Correction Mr. Isaac H. Bell has enforced
che most stringent orders-more stringent than
were ever known before. The Warden OF the
prison, Mr.. Johnston, seems inclined to be civil
enough; but orders are memorable. In view OF the
TACT that decision will be returned on Tuesday
week'neXt from the Bench of Judges-Noah Davis,
John X. Brady and Judge Fancher-oi the Supre me
Court on
THE GREAT VITAL QUESTION
to E. s. Stokes, whether he shall have another trial
or not, reporter OF the HERALD called
yesterday afternoon at the Tombs prison, the
entrance of which is in Franklin street. opposite a
large railroad depot which has balconies like the
Grand Hotel at Paris. Alter some inquiry Warden
Johnston is found and the request Is made to him
to have admission to the inner part of the prison,
The Warden is slow and measured in his speech
and withal has kind of dry wit which resembles
the flavor of CcquOt champagne. He at last
grants permission to the reporter to see Stokes
natured keeper,
INSIDE OF A BOX,
from which hangs q swinging door. The ticket
given by the Old whlte-headed veteran Kenrick has
to be surrendered to the good-natured man at the
swinging door. AS the reporter goes up stairs to
the second tier he finds himself surrounded
by rough, unshaved and notwithstanding
prisoners carrying huge baskets full Of
ing each way four inches, and immense
tin kettles filled with greasy compound by cour-
guards the iron door on the second tier; he is
young good-looking and mild-mannered, as his
lows, dressed IN the height OF fashion, who stand
outside of the door of cell No. 49, in which Edward
S. Stokes is confined. They are conversng with
the inmate.
THE BARRED IRON DOOR
Is closed fast as vice, and Stokes cannot even
shake the hand OF friend who may come to see
him. The Warden at this moment has entered the
gallery OF tine second th e tb and after
courteously gives place to the reporter, who is
hailed and cordially greeted by Stokes. During the
have become so severe and onerous that
the thousands OF visitors who called day
see him through the grating of his cell door The
place is confined narrow and full OF impure air.
Stokes appeared at the cell door. Time and trouble
have drawn severe and deep-iurrowed lines across
his once smooth forehead, and his dark eyes,
though bright as ever, with their sad lvidness
seem to indicate the suiferings engendered by
eighteen months confinement.
THE INTERVIEW WITH STOKES.
REpoRrER-Wel, Mr.. Stokes, am glad to see
you. How are you getting on
sroKEs-Pretty fair, considering everything.
Deprived as am; OF all exercise, the treatment is
very severe and feel it somewhat.
, REPoRTER-Well am surprised that you have
stood 1T so we'll want to ask you what are the
prospects for new trial. Tell me what You think.
STOKES mesitatngly) i can only say that am
hopeful; have reason to feel SO from what my
counsel say.
REpoRTER-well, what do they say about it
SToKEs-Mr. Tremaln called after the conclu-
sion OF the argument on Thursday and stated to
that he well satisfied with the case as
presented by our side. and thought that the prose-
cution remarkably weak. That was all he
said, but Ii encouraged me-
REPoRTER-Mr. Stokes are you satisfied with the
Judges who comprised the General Terms
SToKEs-Perectly-p They are OF such
high character and standing that public praise or
cauAor has no weight with them one way or the
other. ! will get law as they understand it. can
not expect anything more.
REpoRTER-in your opinion how do the rulings
or Judge Boardman compare with the rulings of
Judge lngrahaIn who presided at your first trial2
Judge Ingraham gave me fair trial according to
law although he bore dowp pretty hard upon me.
Judge Boardman's rulings were entirely different.
Everything, in TACT, at this last trial was unlor-
tuIately against me. Private counsel prosecuted
public opinion was mountain high IN excitement,
caused by the murders that were daily occurring;
and the Judges charge, at such time, placed me
in this terrible position.
REroRTER-Well, sincerely hope that you may
have another trial In case of an adverse decision
do you feel as Scannell says he does, that you
woud rather be hung than associated in prison
with murderers and cutthroatss'
STOKES Smiling through the bars)-I beg your
pardon, old fellow, and | hope you'n excuse me
from going into any such delicate and unpleasant
matters. 1t Is not necessary IN prison to form any
associations III bid YOU good day. as believe the
time Is up, for visitors to leave.
Here Stokes turned toward the door, and placing
two fingers through square oriicc in the bars,
shook the hand OF the reporter, and the interview
terminated.