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New-York tribune., 1873-06-17
INDIAN AFFAIRS.

PROPOSED RESTORATION OF MAcKENZIEs cAPTIvEs
THE CONDITION or AFFAIRS ON THE TRXAs BoR-
DER-THR RETURN or THE INDIANS RECON-
hESDED.
WASHINGTON, June 16.-Messrs. Robb and
Savage Of the Commission to inquire into the outrages
on the Texas border arrived here this morning. and the
other. Mr. Osborn having reached here last night they
had an interview with Secretary Fish In the course OF
the oAy They deny the reported stories that Texans
make raids into Mexico. and say that even II they
had the disposition To do 30, there is nothing there to
induce them 10 plunder their poverty neigh
bora All our citizens for ia protection In their per-
sons and property against incurons from MeIcans and
Indians After the Commissioners went up the Rio
Grande 10 take testimony, the MeIcans on the loWe
part OF that river as soon the Commissioners had le
crossed and pursued their thevng operations for which
they were pursued and chastsed by Col. Mackenzie.
The Texas Legislature instituted an inquiry into the
Mexican and Indian wrongs upon the citizens Of that
6tate whom OF the most respectable residents Of
the Nucess Valley went 10 Austin and gave stronger
testimony than they had previously given before the
Commission. The Commissioners represent the amount
Of damages direct and consequential 10 those
who have suffered by these raids at between
t5OOOO,OO0 and s6OOOOOOO. Five hundred petitions
in the OF complaint, with specifications we're pre-
sented by the COMMISSIONERS aud these 6IpuOrted
By 600 afidayits. MANY Of the petitioners and aidgnis
are represented 10 DO Oi hnc education ana Of tho
-""st respectable character AZ " the Kckapoos 10
New-York tribune., 1873-06-17
A CIRCLE OF LOCAL TRAGEDIES.

GuIEN's BLIND FURY-HIs wIFE's SHORT LIFE.
An autopsy was performed by Deputy Coro-
ner Beach yesterday the body Of Ellen Gillen age
H. Of No I97 Elm-st, who murdered most brutany
ON the sidewalk at Broome and Crosby y-sts on su n
day night by her estranged husband Francis Gllien
Of No. i3l Mulbery-st. The body was that OF
O person of pleasing appearance, with rIht
hair and blue eyes. Six wounds: were lrevealed by
the autopsy and all had been evidently inflicted win
dirk knife dagger. Two OF the wounds had passed
through the heart and two through the hver one had
penetrated deep into the right SIDE and one had nearly
severed the forednger Of the right hand, with whch
the victim had rasped the blade OF the weapon Deioro
receiving the fatal stabs After the autopsy coroner
keenan, committed the accused TO the Tombs 10 await
the result OF the inquest, which will be held at the
Fourteenth Precinct 6tationh house, at 10 A. m tomor
row. Max Erlsnger and Arthur Kahn of the Franken.
,tein Hotel, No. AIT Broomest; william Galbrath Oh
No 1.7 Eim-st and Richard Belt OF No IS Em-sI, VIII
nesses were admitted 10 bail in 900 each TO appear ~
the inquest.
Tho prisoner 10 OF medium stature and his appear
ance seems to verify the reports OF the police VINO state
"a. he IA Troublesome rowdy whom tAss hA'e ~
New-York tribune., 1873-06-17
A TRIPLE TRAGEDY IN MAINE.
HORRIBLE SLAUGHTER OF FAMILY-A BROTHER
CRIME,


CRIME.
BELFAST, juno 16-At daybreak this morn
ing Almond Gordon. farmer living near Thorndike
Station and his wife and youngest daughter were found
murdered IN bed. His little son, six years old, who
slept in a crib In the room, also fearfully
wounded, and the house set on fire. All the
bodies were much mutilated. A bloody ak, with
which the slaughter done, found near at hand
younger brother Of the murdered man ID now under
charged with the crime The alleged cause Of the
bloody work was dispute about some property. The
suspected appears perfectly calm and manfests
anxiety. The agony OF the father and brother Of Mrs
Gordon is described as heartrendng.
LATER-John Gordon, man OF 70 years OF age, had
recently conveyed to his son. Amon NJ, his farm worth
5000 taking back mortgage for life for the support Of
himself and wife, The other son. John t. was dissatis
fed with the arrangement, aud probably
thought that by the death Of MS brother
and family the property would fall to
him. This is the only motive thus far assigned At the
time of the murder the old people absent visit
The inmates OF the house were the murdered man,
AlInon NJ, age %, Emma A. his wife, age 22 their chill
dren, Ira b. age c. little GIRL II months, Anna,
niece age 9, John 7, the brother and hired man.
About a. IN. the latter awakened by the
shrieks Of the little boy and he i'm
mediatey discovered that the house was
on fire. He informed the neighbors, and the flames
were extngulshed without much damage. The bodies
Of the father, mother and infant, who occupied the
same bed were soon found manged and scorched as
10 be hardly recognizable The little boy who slept In
a CRIB ~ the room, severely wounded but may
survive. The bloody deed was evidently committed
with an ak which was found on the premises.
The wounds Of the three murdered persons
were inflicted upon the head and must have
caused instant DEATH The brother, John T., was soon
arrested He is % years old, farm laborer, and un
married. He maintains sullen indifference, refusing
to answer any questions but saying that at the proper
time he will defend himself. The coroner held an in
otest this afternoon but had not rendered verdict
" zen the last train left Thorndke at $50 The
prisoner will probably be arraigned before tne Police
Court Of this city tomorrow.
New-York tribune., 1873-06-17

sunnosed there are not than 400 warriors alto
ether among them. One OF the old chiefs referring To
he proposition OF the United states TO the Kckapoos
90 On "A reservation, said to Commissioners "We
ySOud have but small patch OF ground anu could not
make raids other reservations Hero we
are supported In part by the Mexican
Government which not only supplies us with PROVISIONS
b1t gives us money, and when We want 10 go on to
Texas the Mexican merchants and planters supply
with horses guns and ammunition, and provisions that
we NAV make our bread, and we pay them from what
we capture. Besides, We have good country and fine
border 10 raid on" The Commissioners think
If the captves taken by Col. Mckenzie
shond he restored 10 the Kckapoos, then
woud he no more inclined TO return to the United States
than they are now and hence they doubt the proprety
NJ complying with their requests The Secretary OF the
Interior will take present action on the telegraphc
request OF the ckapoo Commssi9ners except to refer
10 the Secretary Of War with the suggestion that he
confer with the Secretary OF State on the subject.
New-York tribune., 1873-06-17
OBITUARY NOTES.

Moses Bates, prominent member of the
Democratic party Of Massachusetts, and for some years
Chairman of the State Central Committee died az his
home, IN East Bridgeport, yesterday.
Joseph Breck, distinguished horticulturist.
and for many years President of the Massachusetts
tcultura Society died In Brighton Saturday last,
age 10. He was native OF Massachusetts,.
Timothy Hulburt, long prominent iron
manufacturer In wlnsted Conn. cut his throat with
razor on Saturday night, and died Sunday morning.
Depression OF mind in consequence OF Ill health was the
cause He failed in business about 20 years ago, and
paid cents the dollar About ten years ago he was
successful again. and hunting up his old creditors paid
them IN full with interest, though not legally bound TO
do go He leaves estate Of about s9O0 yet because
OF some losses aud feeble health he had recently cop
stAnt dread Of poverty
New-York tribune., 1873-06-17
SECOND EDITION..
TRIBUNE OFFICE, $50 A. II.
EX-SENATOR poMERoY's TRIAL POSTPONED.

EX-SENATOR PoMEROY'S TRIAL POSTPONED.
TOPEKA. Kas., June 1G.-The case Of EX-
Senator Pomeroy called at the opening of the
Shawnee District Court this morning. and the State an
nounced itself ready for trial. The counsel for Mr..
Pomeroy asked that the be placed at the foot OF the
docket, or continued, alleging a reason
that counsel were not prepared, claiming
at the same time that Mr.. Pomeroy was anxious for
trial. His counsel would not however consent TO pro-
ceeding with the trial until time had been granted for
the necessary preparation. The Prosecuting Attorney
demanded a trial. and urged IN forclbe manner that
the application be refused. Judge John Martin pre-;
siding decided that 10 a motion addressed
10 the sound discretion Of the Court and he would
tlnue the the next, December term. Twenty
five witnesses from distant parts OF the state were IN
attendance on part OF the state and the State
ready and fully prepared for trial, but Mr.. P0meroy
had not subpaenaed a single witness
New-York tribune., 1873-06-17
BROOKLYN'S GREAT CRISIS.
FRIENDS AND FOES OF THE RING.

FRIENDS AND FOES OF THE RING.
THE BOARD or ALDERMEN REsCIND THEIR PRE-
yIoUs ACTION AT THE REQUEST or THE CON
TRoLER-THE CITIZENS COMMITTEE CALL FOR
VETO OF THE BRIDGE BILL
The communication of Controller Schroeder, yes
terday, to the Brooklyn Common Council, fell like a
bombshell among the advocates of reform
in that city. His strongest apol0gsts had
expressed belief that he was act
ing solely in the interest Of good government
and that if he had done things which appeared
doubtful at all events, his intentions honest.
In eXten uatiOn of his payment Of Brooklyn Bridge
bonds in advance of the private subscriptions il
urged that he had simply misunderstood the proyi-
sions of the law and his motion, made at the last
meeting Of the Bridge Directors to compel the private
stockholders TO pay up, interpreted as indicat
ing his intention to do the full measure OF his duty
in future; but when yesterday he virtually acted as
the apologst Of the defauting private stockholders
and sent communication 10 the Common Council
asking it to rescnd its former action, which held
them to their contracts, his warmest friends stood
aghast, and could offer nothing in his behalf in
tenuation The opinion was freely expressed that
never before had so contradictory a communication
been sent to the Common Council while Others gave
it as their belief that the Controller had been
all along acting covertly with the Ring, and
had concluded at last TO throw off the mask.
All persons cOncuTed in stating that it was most
unexpected and extraordinary documents that, if
cOncurTed in by the Common Council, il would
dispense with the necessity of having Gov Dix sign
the new Bridge BILL it would enable Kingsley
and his adheTents to carry the enterprise without
their making any additional payments, and, in deli
Of public sentiment to carry out their schemes.
The communication created no surprise among the
majority Of the Aldermen, and motion to rescind
the previous action of the Board was carried after
debate, in which Aldermen Wylie, Ropes, Rodman,
Taylor, and Richardson participated.
An exciting session of the Committee of One
Hundred was held in the evening, at which
ports presented on the Charter the Bridge bill,
and Street Openings. The Governor was urgently
enjoined to veto the Bridge bill, which unspar-
ingly condemned in the Committees report.
New-York tribune., 1873-06-17
WATER PERILS.

FIVE PERSONS ACCIDENTALLY DROWNED IN VERMONT.
MONTPELIER, VT, June 16.-A painful drown
ing accident occurred at yesterday, In what is
called Number Ten," in the town OF Calais, dozen
miles from this place. About 20 persons OF all ages were
out upon small pond for pleasure ride, using two
boats which were bridged together. One Of the boats
began to Ill with water and almost before tho party
were of 1t they capSzed Five persons were
drowned, namely: Lafayette Techout and wife, ages
about So and daughter age 8; the widow Of Amssa
Mcknight, age about 49, and Lydia A., daughter OF W.
E. Tobey age is. As many more were taken from the
water in unconscious state, but were restored All
the recovered last evening except that OF
III. TechOut,
New-York tribune., 1873-06-17
THE MURDER MANIA.
A POISONER'S FATE.
STRANGE CONFESSION OF DYING woMAE-sHE AID
MITS TAKING SIX LIVES.


MITS TAKING SIX LIVES.
DECATUR, ILL.,, June 16.-A. w. Drake, q
farmer living near Moweanqua H. died last September
under suspicious circumstances Mrs York, his mother
in-aw and housekeeper, suspected Of having had
something TO do with his sudden death, but steps
were taken TO gate the matter, and Mrs York
went 10 reside with her in Kansas where few days
since she was Ill. The physicians told her che had
only few live. and she then confessed TO hav
ing poisoned her husband in 1866 Mrs. W. Drake her
daughter two children OF A. W. Drake; the wife Of
f. r. Drake, formerly Of this city, and, last September
A W. Drake. She then went 20 her sons. and short
time ago made mixture Of poison to administer to him
at the first opportunity. Feeling unwel day or two
afterward she after some medicine to the cup
board and by mistake took the fatal dose prepared for
her son, which resulted in her own death.
MRS. YoRK's CONFESSION A MYTH.
CHICAGO, June 16-There is good reason
for believing that the special from Decatur to-day Civ
ing the alleged dying confession OF Mrs. York to the
effect that she had during the past few years poisoned
some half dozen more OF her relatives, fabri-
eaton, that II the confession made 1t simply
the ravng Of an insane woman. A Tribune reporter,
to-day had an interview with Mr.. f. W. Drake re-
siding here whose wife is stated to be OF hectims
That gentleman proDounces the story without founda
ton. His wife died here, and Mrs. York
never even saw her. His brothers wife, he is
certain. died natural DEATH having been invalid for
years previously. She and mis- brothers children died
quite young, and at the time when Mrs. York not
living at hs brothers house. Mrs York at time
II she made the alleged confession, that was while her
reason wandering.
New-York tribune., 1873-06-17
GENERAL FOREIGN NEWS.
THE SHAH OF PERSIA.

PREPARATIONS FOR HIS VISIT IN ENGLAND.
LONDON, Monday, June l6, 1875.
The Shah of Persia arrived at Brussels to-
day and will reach London Wednesday evening. E1
traordnary preparations being made here for his
reception and entertainment by the Court the city, the
military and naval authorities, and at the Crystal Pal
ace the opera houses and the various theaers. The
shah will subsequently, visit Liverpool and Manchester.
New-York tribune., 1873-06-17
CHOLERA REPORTED IN CINCINNATI.

CINCINNATI, June 16-The past 48 hours
have developed the presence here OF cases OF sickness
resembling cholera. Three proved fatal,
and three others, each OF which had all the
symptoms OF chol9ra, did not prove fatal.
These cases we're reported at meeting in the Academy
OF Medicine tonight The announcement in the papers
this morning Of fatal case having cholera symptoms
has created excitement whatever during the day
The citizens generally do not apprehend prevalence OF
cholera during this season.
New-York tribune., 1873-06-17
THE NEW ATLANTIC CABLE.

LONDON, Monday, June TO, I615'
The steamship Great Eastern has begun the
laying OF tho new Atlantic Cable from Vaentia Bay,
Ireland to Sydney, Cape Breton. dispatch from on
board dated noon to-day the great ship in la
tude $40 22 and longitude l4o 49, and had paid out 176
miles Of cable. All was well.
New-York tribune., 1873-06-17
"A desperate fight @

IA desperate fight occurred at Chicago, yester-
ds, morning thre and burgr -hob
The shooting probable kng Of Jaei Allen one bs most
d.rng the county add bs tAtsIt o Ds's
ktg Roger. OF Ds Armed Dave scarcely eis noed villain
Alsst 81 of gois hlssases r,s0'1sd
TLs tlAIJ baglaI made La rseseA
New-York tribune., 1873-06-17
RELIGIOUS CORPORATIONS IN ITALY.


The bill for the suppression of religious
corporations, having passed the Chamber OF Deputies
is now before the Senate which has adopted the first
seven clauses
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-12-05
JOSEPH MAYO, JR., Treasurer.

ANNUAL MEETING OF THE CHESAPEAKE AND
ONO RAILROAD CoMrASY.-The annual meet
ing of the stockholders of the Chesapeake
and Ohio Railroad Company was held yes.
terday at noon in the old dining-room of the
Exchange Hotel.
The meeting was called to order by Gene
raj w. &. Wickham, vice,president of the
company, and on his motion Mr.. Fl. Il. El-
Tyson was chosen chairman, and Messrs.
John Garrett and James f. Nctherland ap-
pointed secretaries.
The meeting being organized, the Chair.
man announced that the first business in
order was to ascertain whether there was a
quorum present.
General Wickham stated that he believed
majority Of the stock was represented, but
that it would be hardly necessary to 60 into
the forrnalty of appointing committee tc
ascertain that fact, as he had received in
formation from the authorities in New York
that the annual reports would not be read!
! for two weeks, and at the request of the pre-
sident of the company he therefore moved
that the meeting adjourn for two weeks
until Thursday, December 18th, at II NJ
Agreed to; and the meeting adjourned.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-12-05
MANCHESTER NEWS.

OS TIE WAFER LINE.-NIost of the eStab-
lisllnents on the waterIinc are running full
Time ana making prompt payments.
Inc town trustees arc having Front street
from Hull towards Walkers landing widen
ed and improved.
Under the direction of w. l.. Moody,
chairman Water Committee, the town pump
has been placed in excellent condition.
The prospects are bright ior continu-
ance ot work at good prices, and with
prompt payment all along the lines, for some
time to COlne.
y PLEASANT OccAsIoS.-The concert of
the Manchester Glcc Club ut Providence
church Wednesday night was a success
financially and otherwise. The little church
was crowded, and the audience testified
their appreciation of the solos, duets, an.
thcms, and glecs by repeated applause.
OFFICERS ELECTED.--Alert Fire Company
has elected the following officers for the en-.
suing year: A. \. Waugh, commander: Fl
&. Ferguson, first assistant; J. }. Writ, Sc.
cond assistant, DR.. a. Monteiro, secretary
james B. Fitzgerald, treasurer A. c. Jones
and 4. Fitzgerald, pipemen; {. 5. Maurice
foreman Of truck; &. VI. Rogers, assistant
Thomas Blunt, tiIlcrman.
The company is now thoroughly organ
lied, and will soon celebrate their amniycr
Sary by grand ball. The following oificer
| were recommended to the Board of Trus
tees for rcappointmcnti John \. Ccr>lc.
chief engineer, and William |. Clopton ant
Thomas Il. Cer<ley wmdens.
CoLoRED Sons oP TEMPERANCE.--St. Pau
Division, No. 2S, was instituted WedneSda,
night by the grand officers of the State, ant
4 portion of the officers elected, but th,
election of the remainder and the inStalIa
tion of all was postponed until Decembe
l1th.
THE s.MEETISG.-It has been deter
mined by the committee to hold the mass
meeting in reference to the question of us
scSSlnent and taxation at the county court
house Saturday night at y o'clock.
THE LABOR QuEsTIoN-It 1t is said that re
solution will be introduced at the people
meeting in favor Of employing all the un
employed men of the town in improv
ing the streets, and issuing bonds for thei
payment. Most Of the unemployed prete
work to charity, and labor is now chcape
than it has been or may be for years.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-12-05
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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-12-05

The WEATHER yes terday was more sugges,
five of green fields and budding flowers and
singing birds than of winter and SHOWS ano
blazing fires. The air was so warm as to
suggest linen coats and straw hats instead OF
the heavy woollen goods which we have al
been wearing for the past few weeks. The
thermometer stood at sixty.seyen degrees
five degrees above summer heat-at sunrise
During the early morning is was alternately
clear and rainy, but in the afternoon there
was no rain, aud about sunset the SKY was
for time overcast with clouds, but they
soon disappeared, and the night WAS br'gh'
and clear. @a..
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-12-05

TRANSFER PHINTlNG-lNKS-Invalu to rail-
road companies steamship companies, banks, ner-
chants, manufacturers, and others. They arc en-
during and clIlngcess, and will copy sharp and
clear for an indefinite period OF time. Having just
received fresh SUPPLY Of these inks, we are pre-
pared to execute orders promptly and at moderate
DrircS
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-12-05

CITY CIRCUIT COURT, THURsD NT-JudJe
Weliford.-In the covenant case of Fickers
rs. James River Bridge Company verdict
was rendered for the defendant, and motion
made to set aside the verdict. In the case
of usSumpst there was verdict for the
plaintiff for Si4S. Vickcls, who was con-
tractor, sued the Bridge Company for about
$4,000.
William Hall (negro), who played the con.
tidencc game on james Turner lnegro), wa.
sentenced to three years additional inn
prisonment, one-twelth of which is to be in
solitary confinement. George Williams was
sentenced for one year with the same pro rata
of solitary confinement. Anthony Virgins
Edmund Kent, Benjamin Crenshaw, and
Daniel billiard, same sentence. Henry Fore
and j. S. Taylor, not guilty, and nolle prose
pti entered. Albert Fortune, guilty his
term to be extended for one year, with one
twelfth of his time in solitary confinement
| not to exceed three days at any one time
| This is the notorious desperate who jumped
from the cars near Ashland some time since
while on his way to the penitentiary after
being recaptured in Baltimore.
William Harris, second offence, and j. Il
H. Miles, George Nicholas, Robert King
Joshua James, Henry Robinson, and Pinky
Rose Thomas, for five years each.
John Brown, charged with an assault, wa:
arraigned, but his trial was deferred unit
the Goth instant.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-12-05

RUNAwAY.-One of Babock's ice-wagons
was standing just east of the New Marke
on Marshall street yesterday morning about
half-past O'Clock, and the horses neither
hitched nor watched. Something alarmed
them, and they ran forward through crowI
of men, women, children, and vehicles up
Sixth towards Broad street, and up Broad
street till they were stopped. A great com
motion was caused, but no damage was done
that we have heard of.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-12-05

UNAVAILABLE LETTERS REMAINING IN THH
Posr.oFFlCE DECEMBER 4, 1S73.-Wl'l!am a.
Antony, Richmond, Va; Messrs. Atkinson
L. Temple, Richmond, Va. William Biilups,
care S. w. Hughes, Franklin street., Rlch
mond, Va; Miss Olivia Bragg, Warsa"
post-ofllce, Richmond county, va; MRS:
Dinah Doonichts, care I. B. DashieIi, al
Snotts & Gibson's, Richmond, Va; Hillman
street. Richmond, Va; Mr.. c. Henry, store
keeper B. aud I. r. X. H.; r. =. Jenkins
Richmond, Va. .------