The New York herald., 1878-03-12
WARDEN QUIN.

TIE ToMBs PRISON DRAPED IN MOURNING
RESOLUTIONS OF SYMPATHY AND REoRlT.
The cold and cheorlcss Tombs, sad and dreary rs
best, appeared yesterday than usually gloomy.
The death OF Warden Quu seemed TO nave thrown
q pail over the ontirc building, Affecting not
only the keepers. attendants and turnkcys,
but penetrating even within many OF tho grated
cells, whose unfortunate occupants recalled
with feelings oil longing and regret the many litue
Of kindness extended TO them by their late
todian. "He was "a gruf old fellow said we'll
second tier Tor SIX months, but he had kind heart
shall never forget how, when WAS sick, he cheered
me up aud sen. me some tea ana toast ana other
things not included IN the bill OF faro OF this zero
hotel. He was a good man, hc was."
Among the keepers ana attendants there wcro moth
ing but worus oi sorrow All seemed TO realize that
they had lost good friend
Early In the day Deputy Warden Finley began
the work ol drapng The prison with mourn
ing, and by noon the sad task was COM
petcd Commissioners Brennan aud Cox called
~ the forenoon. und IN company win
'he Deputy Warden went through The various
departments OF the prison. No changes were mace
Deputy and conducting matters In the method OF his
late chct
Many "reminiscences OF tho dead Warden's career
were old by callers al the lomos ''l knew HIM well
lor ihirty years" said gray haired nun who once
figured prominently IN Fourth ward politics. .Ho
was one OF the most open hearted nieu / ever met.
He lived well and spent his money freely When
within me walls OF Inc prison ne was like captain
Ike clockwork or somebody would hear from hm.
Many time he went out Of his way 10 givc littie
cuiniort to some unfortunate ieliow VINO was com.
mitted to his charge. No really deserving prisoner
ever appealed to him tor reasonable favor Ia
vain"
Although somewhat premature Tor applicants to be-
GIN the contest for the vacancy there aIe not lew
VINO look iOngngly at the place. Several names
were yesterday mentioned anon. them being that OF
ex-Wardcn Stucom. By many the appointment OF
Deputy Warden Finley 10 not considered unlikely.
II Is not probable, however that the Comm
Of Charities and Correction will make selection Tor
several days 10 come.
MEMORIAM
The officers Of the various departments within the
Jurisdiction Ot tho Commissioners vi Charities aud
nue and Eleventh street, ana passed resolution oil
sympathy aud Tor the loss Of their old
associate Among those present At the meeting were
George kelock, who presided; +. O'Rourke, warden
OF Bellevue Hospital secretary; Mr.. John 4. Flager,
general storekeeper, BlaCkweils Island, aud Robert
n. Hoddon, bcokkoeper, Central Office. The follow.
Ing Committee OH Arrangements to make prepara-
ti0ns tor the funeral was :-Robert NJ Hed-
den, John 4. Flager and Marshal Vought. Tho Com.
mittee ON Resolutions comprised the iohowi ny gen
tiomen DIR William NJ. shaw, J. 4. O'Rou.ke und
John Fox, who submitted the following res0iutions-
Whereas 1t has pleased the Almighty Ruler Of the Uni
la His Infinite wisdom from
esteemed assocats John Quin late Warden OF tue City
Prison. well known, respected and efficient officer Of the
department,
asuvod, That the officers members OF the depart.
deeply feel the loss OF their friend and associate,
snd exisni III r warmest sympAthcs to his bcreavei
family and trends
Resolved. Thar mark Of respect to his memory we
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