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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-06-05
THE LATE JUDGE ALLEN.

TRIBUTE OF THE COURT OF APPEALS.
HIS VALUABLE SERVICES AS JUSTICE OF THE ST.
PREME COURT AND JUDGE OF THE COURT OF
APPEALs-A sPOTLEss PUBLIC AND PRIVATE
CHARACTER.
ALBANY, n. Y, June AIN the Court of
Appeals to-day, present the Hon. Sanford f. Church.
ChiefJustce, and associates, on the opening OF tho
Court Judge Church read tribute Of the Bench to
their late associate Judge william F. Allen After CIV
ing brief sketch of his life the facts in which have
been published in THE TRIBUNE the document ADDS
We cannot on this enter into proper consul
Grafton OF judicial character and abOfs oil he dst
guished Judge. who but few DAYS since sat VIII d
upon tho bench aud whose loss viii he 1elt anu ~
not by the bench and bar OF the State aone nut ny te
whole country The first thrty.nine volumes or Bnr
Allen pronounced by him while n Judge of the supreme
Court They attest his eminent ability the inl,
1eSS Of his learning Of h tRe most dca
questions in the law and the wisdom which he brought
to hear in adjusting now system OF pFacuce anu Po
ccdure TO the solution Of legal controversies. o.
The qualities which distinguished nm 10 tne 0o
Appeals He fertile in resource, patlent anu "a
bOriuus in the investigation Of cansos. and unsNerDpg
constitutional and commercial law and his clear appre
hension Of their principles. wero especa,y con on
socated with him ON the bench OF thls Co nnd
others for lesser peIods and We unite in bearing test
mony to his great quantities as judge 70 tI ic'S
with which he could comprehend and formulate VIZ
principles applicable 10 tue most difficult ana compl-
Gated cases to his uutrng industry ana conscientious
performance Of his duty and above all TO his ndepend
enCe OF judicial Judgment and the fearlessness Win
which he adhered to aud enforced his convictions OF
right. We never knew him TO be Influenced in the
slightest degree by any attempt bring popular peu-
dice aitery bear upon the judgment OF the court
lie was not only independents but upright and just
He was truly a man OF distinction among MS
contemporaries distinction of the sort to be coNet1'
for it was reached by the qualities which exalt the
character and took advantage by false pretesons
Through extended life he an honor 10 MS race
to his profession OF the law and 10 his judicial once
HIS personal character Of the highest OfdeI
lie took step outside the path OF wise sobety anu
exemplary rectitude. His iudgeshp and his NE were III
accord. He simple ana modest. He was klnd III ma
turc affabe In intercourse, of warm social Impulses
sensible Of the claims OF his fellows and prompt IN rem
dcrng all the dues OF neighbOrhOOd His warm ana I'M
pusiye nature held under the restraint OF reason
aud OF the religion nc protested and practised.
The Court adjourned TO Thursday, June 6, TO enable
them to attend che funeral Of Judge william f. Allen, at
OsVego
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-06-05
RAPID TRANSITS PROGRESS.
OPENING OF THE GILBERT ROAD.
MANY TRAINS, AND FREE TO ALL, YESTERDAY
REGULAR TRAINS TO RUN TO-DAY.

MANY TRAINS, AND FREE TO ALL, YESTERDAY
REGULAR TRAINS TO RUN TO-DAY.
The Gilbert Elevated Road was practically
opened to the public yesterday Trains run during
most OF the afternoon at intervals Of five or six minutes
The object primarily was aceustom the horses in the
streets below 10 the noise. hut many people
crowded the stations sanxiOus for a ride, that
finally the cars were thrown open free Of
charge They crowded all the afternoon with all
kinds of people. tried TO look dignided and I'M
Interested but the majority themselves UP unre-
seryedly to whatever pleasure they could find In being
free passengers the first trip The horses In the
streets gave little trouble Those attached to the Sixth
Avenue cars made the most disturbance but did
nothing more serious than standing their hind feet
occasionally
At O'clock President Foster and the directors of the
Gilbert Elevated Road in company with Colonel Pelton
Secretary Cowng and Engineer Katie. Of the NewYork
Elevated Road with invited guests, filled two
cars for special trip. The from Trinity Church to
Central Park was made in eleven and oneqnarter min
ues. The road very smooth, and the train moved
more quietly than on the trial trip some weeks ago
tho paper bnrrs on the wheels having smooth All
along the great crowds OF people filed the stations
passengers gradually dispersed that when the train
reached Trinity Church 1t was nearly empty Inc time
General Horace Porter stated that trains would begin
running for the benefit OF the public this morning
at 1880 O'Clock. They will run at intervals Of about
six minutes, stopping at all stations. Ten cents fare
evening from $50 until 1870 They will begin this
evening Morning half-fare trains will be started ON
Thursday owing to the fact that the stations are
yet unlighted trains Will not run later than
morning at Z o'clock a special train will stop
at FOrtyseconds ST. for George b. Pullman and take him
as far as Trinity Church his trip Europe The uni
forms OF the employees dark blue, made in simple
doubc-breasted blouses. The trOwsere are corded at
the side. The caps have gold bands The word show
ing the employees position, and the letters M r." In
gold bullion also placed just above the visor. NJ
f. r." stands tor Metropolitan Elevated Railway, TO
which the company wish to change the name OF the cor
pOratiOn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-06-05
THE LIBELLED STEAMSHIPS.

COMMENTS on THE PROPOSAL TO COMPROMISE.
The suggested compromise of the libels
against the steamships England and Denmark by NOM
ina fine Of 900 for each vessel has been freely dis
cussed at the Custom House of late leading official
marked that Hurst agent OF the National Line, said
a month ago that to avoid the annoyance and expense
Of litigation he should propose settlement His coun-
sci claim that corporation cannot be held liable for the
criminal actions its agents employees unless guilty
knowledge is proved against the company. Special
Treasury Agents say that such cases as this are fully
covered by special statutes They also claim that the
cost of prosecuting these suits is already excess OF
the nominal fine proposed TO be paid. At the time OF
the seizures there were fifteen arrests and indictments
Two men, Owen aud Graf, were found guilty aud are
now serving out terms OF two years each In the Kings
Comfy Penitentiary Most Of the other persons who
were arrested forfeited their bonds and fed from the
country The United States DistricAttOrney has not
VET taken any official action.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-06-05
EnIsoNS NEW INVENTIONS.

INTRODUCING TIE PHONOGRAPH IN TWO C0NTI-
NENTs-A NOVEL KIND OF EAR TRUMPET.
Forty-nine monographs are now III use IN
this country They have been introduced in all parts Of
Canada in the Indies and three in operation in
South America. IN England the introduction OF the
photograph is intrusted TO the London stereoscopc
Company Continental Europe is given to an
other company to exhibit and bring into gen
eral use there the invention of Edison. The
exhibitions Of the phOnograph in this country, which
are under the charge Of James Redpath number at
least forty-fve every night. The whole country Is
mapped ont into districts, and carefully divided up
among the various exhibitors Everywhere the greatest
interest shown the invention ana large audi
ouces crowd the halls TO hear this novel instrumental
repetition Of well-knOwn airs In South ana CentIh
America numerous exhibitions have been held ana II Is
expected in about two weeks TO have similar ones held
in Mexico
ard machine-a photograph intended for the counting
room. He is continually perfecting the monograph
At il he works at least seven hours day, lie Is also
now experimenting with new instrument mat ne cans
O teleOseOpOphOne. IL is a sort of ear trumpet which,
when applied to the ear enables one 10 near distinctly
the ordinary conversation Of man mile distant.
gentleman who has tested one OF these instruments
said 81 applied one to my ear ana could hear
a man talking who was across held, nearly
mile away heard every word lie said. AfteTward
he seemed to raise bis voice little, and when saw
him afterward. he said that then he had shouted at
top of his voice There is no connecting wire Dere
as in the telephone. Everything depends on the won
deriul properties of the ear trumpet, winch Is con-
struced on q radically different principle from those
that have been in long By this instrument is
expected that deaf porsOns-except those who can't
near fired at their elboW-may hear anything
said on the stage at the theatre"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-06-05

deeply moved by the hearness Of the reception Gov
ernOr Van Zandt IN reply 70 toast OF The President
suggested that, while he might not agree with M HAYES
IN all his political acts at present. he inclined h
think the future would reveal the Wisdom OF the coure
OF the Administration.
The evening reception at the Springfield clubhouse
SURPASSED anything OF the hind seen here Ior
years. Among the prominent visitors present were
Henry Ward Beeeher, orator, and X. e. stods
dard, poet, for to-morrows exercises; Governor,
Common, OF Name Rice Of Massachusetts, Van Zandf
OF Rhode Island Hartranft, OF Pennsylvania Pofesso,
Noah Porter, OF Yale College, and many militar1
officers. Fully thousand people throneed
the grounds and spacious mouse, while tSe
street for square each way packed. Browne
Brigade Band OF Boston, played many selections from
the band stand the lawn. Tie Orchestral Club ~
this city, also furnished choice music The anuls
grounds about the house Illuminated with Chinees
lanterns and eolOred lights. All the best people In
Springfield paid their respects to the visitors Refresh
ments were served by the club.
The Grand Army Of the Republic elected the following
officers
Commanders in Chtef-General c. Robinson. New-Ycrk
Senior ePresideft-Commander Paul Van Devort,
Omaha, Nebraska.
Junior observation-disclosures i. Hill, Boston.
Chdptdin-The Rev. ]. +. Lowering
Surgeon GelerdI-Dr. Watson.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-06-05
LOCAL MISCELLANY.
nrscnYrRY NF A MURDER.


TIE B0DY OF Az UNENOwN MAN FOUND NEAR
yoxKEns WITH TWO BULLET WOUNDS IN THE
urAp-TnE POLICE BELIEVE THE BODY TO HAVE
BEEN DROUGHT FROM A DISTANCE.
Roundsman JohnstOne, of the IOnkers 70
lice force while proceeding along Palmerave'' ABOUT
half way to BrOnxville, Decoration Day, ho'ceu h"'
some ryestraw had been scattered from the ro"u 10
niece OF woods on farm. but did not attach much
hnportance 10 the fact at that time On passing over
the road again about O'Clock yesterday morning he re-
solved 10 follow the trail Of straw, and had only pro-
ceeed about twenty feet among the bushes when ne ais
covered the body of unknown man, about
forty-fve to fifty years old, lying on It's DacA' Oh
examination two bullet wounds were found on the PACK
of the head one of which had passed through to the
right check bullet was subsequently found on the
spot where the head had rested and was supposed
had fallen OF the mouth The body lay with the lee
toward the road. A drab-coOred round-crowneu' sun
felt hat lay near the right side Of the deceased Inc h
was nearly new, and is Judged to be too snai 10 nave
been worn by the dead man, whose heads OF large s]e
In the crown as the makers name was IS e. HuusuOn'
No s42 Broadway" BY the dead mans side was also
found self-eocking sx-barrel revolver Two OF the
chambers we're empty.
The body is that OF a large broad-shouldered man.
The head is bald far back the crown over the re-
Inander is a good growth OF dark brown halr'
The upper lip covered with heavy, sandy moustache
The features to be of Hebrew type OnVhe TOP
of the head and running towards the right ear is an Ola
scar. The deceased man was clad in Drown tWeeu
sack coat and waiscoat black striped cashmere trousers
white Shirt with standing collar and black silk neckue
brown merno drawers and undershrt black socks with
white clocks In the shirt bosom small diamond
stud and dark blue enameled stud. The collar but
ton aud sleeve studs OF gold Nothing was found Ill
The pockets except a cent aud small key.
The body was in state of rapid decomposition, nut u
is supposed that the decay had been retarded somewhat
by the recent cool weather. Coroner Hughes was ln-
formed, and by his direction the body was taken IN
charge by Edward Connolly, undertaken, OF Nonkers
and placed 1t will be kept as long rs possible Tor
Identification The theory OF the Yonkers police regard
ing the mysterious death of this unknown IS that he
was murdered elsewhere and secretly brought into the
suburbs Of that place about Decoration Day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-06-05
LARGE FIRE IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

EIGHTEEN BUILDINGS BURNED, AND FORTY PER-
SONS THROWN OUT OF EMPL0YMENT--Loss
ABOUT $4,000.
Rock HILL, S. c., June "A fire here last
night destroyed eighteen buildings About forty persons
were thrown out OF employment. The fire was caused
by the explosion Of kerosene lamp Following is list
Of the losses aud assurances:
j. c. Robertson loss $4,000, insurance 81 500 in the
Old North State Company; j. r. London, loss on stock
So OOO insurance 81 800 in the Farmvle Banking and
insurance Company. and $1,000 in the Virginia Fire
and Marine Insurance COmpaDY loss on building.
50 600 insurance 81 $50 in the Petersburg Savings and
insurance Company; j. J. Hagns loss $1,000. insured
in the Old North state Company; r. j. Hagins Bros,
loss $1,000. no insurance; Il. j. d ]. j. Ha-
gins, loss $1,000, insured; A. Friedman Bro,
loss 81 0O0 insured W. L. ROddy, loss $1,000, fully In
snred j. c. Sharpe. loss $780, insured for $4JO In the
Farmville Insurance Company W. W. Mitchell Co.,
loss 5000 insurance. A. WdfOrd, loss LOCO, no IN
surance Caston loss 00O insured forSl 900 IN the
LycOming Insurance Company Hampton Herald ONCE
loss $780, no insurance; II. Morrison, loss $1,000,
fully insured; j. NJ. Howe Co., loss $1,000,
insurance; Ivy Fewell, loss $4,000 IN
surcd for $500 in the Queen Company for
81, 900 in the Home Company OF New-York,
for $1,000 in the Etna Company and for 81 900 each In
the PamcO and AdrIatic Companies j. NJ Joy, Tors
81 0OO insured in the Union Fire and Marine Company
W. L. Roach loss 81 800. insured in the Union Fire
and Marine Co. for 81 900 Smith Roach loss, $4,000
insurance; McElwees Building, loss, $l,sOO; no
insurance.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-06-05
BROOKLYN POLICE oUTwITTED.

George Schuman, the proprietor of saloon
opposite the dry goods store Of Batterman d Co.. at
Cook-st Broadway and Ewen-s, Brooklyn, noticed two
men acting in suspicious manner near the store about
III D. m on Monday. He saw them move some dry
goods boxes and then attempt TO pry open door He
Informed the Thirteenth Precinct Police but as the store
was in the Sixth Precinct telegram was sent to that
station giving notice OF the suspicious appearance OF the
men. Officer Hopping on the post, and Detective
Ennis was sent Keep watch in the nsghborhoOd Ac-
cOrdng to their statements the officer and detective re-
NAMED on duty until a, m. yesterday At $3.50 Mrs.
Jaeger, of No. IL Ewen-st, saw man come from the
cellar under the store and throw bundles into a
wagon which was then driven toward Grand-st AT $50
AZ was asceraned that the store had been robbed OF silks
valued al 81 600 The burglars had effected entrance
by breaking the chain Of the grating on Ewen-s and
hole had then been cut through the floor behind the
counter Charges are TO be preferred against officer
Hopping for neglect Of duty
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-06-05
STEAM TRANSIT IN BROOKLYN.

The Brooklyn Steam Transit Company con-
tnued its work yesterday, although ouly small
Der OF men were engaged At the excavation in Man-st
two men were busy in laying the foundation for the iron
plate which Is to support column. single hole has
been aug at FutOn-st and De Kabaye Yesterday morn
ing an excavation was made at Washington and Fulton
ss In the afternoon work was begun in Atantic-ave
AN excavation being made Bond-St In this avenue
the columns are TO be placed in the street just
out,lde OF the street railroad tracks, as In
sixth and Third-aYes. in this city. At this
point. an iron plate was deposited
about D. IN The work for the road Is 10 be made
Inv the Rtna Iron Works In Fulton-st the columns will
DO placed ON the curb line. In Main-st the road will
run under the bridge The heavy grades In this part Of
the road will make it necessary 10 cotton engine
Mr. Sheldon the secretary OF the company said yester
day that in few days large force OF men would be set
AT work He expected that there would be cOnsidera-
bic opposition to the road but he believed that a
mile would be built before the 4th OF July.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-06-05
ORIENTAL ART WORK AT AUCTION.

The sale of Oriental objects of ancient and
modern art. belonging to the Vantne Collection, was
continued yesterday at Kurtz's Gallery The articles
sold consisted almost entirely OF Chinese and japanese
lacquer ware and a few enameod bronze bottles and
vases satsuina porcelain ware brought the highest
prices Seventy teGpOs OF china beaten bronze ana an
tique ware Of great variety and sizes ana Shapes Wee
the articles sold were Chinese cracke vase $l7 5O
old Satsuma decorated bowl ana cover FlI; decorated
Satsuma PLAGUE S35; Chinese antique with floral
and Landscape decorations $780, large turquoise blue vase
2 90; pair Of old Satsuma vases eighteen inches high
with painting Of birds aud trees in blossom, S45 Among
the teapOts q Chinese OF cOisOnne enamel brought
500 and one Of beaten silver engraved and nlaid with
Gold $40. The sale viii be continued this Afternoon
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-06-05
EAlBARRAssMEN1s OF SEVERAL FIRMS.

At a meeting of the creditors of John S.
Prouty hardware merchant, formerly at No. % Beck
man-st yesterday, the liabilities we're shown
to be $4,000, and real estate assets nom
inalv valued at 100000. but mortgaged
for over 100000 Twenty-four claims. amount
ing to about $4,000, were proved, among them
being the following: A. c. Davis. $11 OH; David
Hyues $4,000; James r. Cox -, GOoi Walter b. Gray
IS 600; George CIamer, $4,000; John Brawood,
s4956 Charles Z. Strong, executor, 1886. John T.
Risley was elected assignee after exciting contest
which 1t was asserted by Mr. Rice that short time ago
the bankrupt was worth between 100000 and $780,
OOO and that the estate would realize 100 cents on the
dollar IN the hands OF careful assignee who would get
control OF tie real estate, which he alleged had been
transferred 10 relatives. 81,
meeting OF the creditors OF the McNab d Harlin
Manufacturing Company was held yesterday NJ me ONCE
of Register Dwight and the composition OF 70 cents on
the dollar I'm notes extending over three wears WAS ac
cepted Among the claims proved were Peoples Bank,
S2l 45O: National Tube Works. $20,563 First National
Bauk OF Paterson, $500.
The creditors Of FellowstForster Co.. Wholesale Jew
ellers at No Maidenane. met yesterday and received
an offer of composition at % cents the dollar In notes
nj sX twelve, eighteen and twenty0ur months, which
Yves accepted. The liabilities are Sl4S049 unsecured
Sly 500, and contingent, 81 sos; assets, $il,25O.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-06-05
TAKING POISON on A STEAMBOAT.

sCICIDE OF JOHN ADLEMAN, PROVIDENCE TAILOR.
passenger on the steamer Granite State,
from Hartford about two hours after her arrival
yesterday was found insensible In his state
room. On the steamers passenger list ne APP
reared as j. alderman, but his correct name
was John Alderman. lie was taken 10 the Chambers
Street Hospital where he was found to be suffering IRON
the effects of opium. lie died at $50 p. M
Alderman was nearly fifty years old He was we !
dressed In his pockets were tailors thmble, two pho
tographs and the business card OF dealer In tailors
trimmings this city In his satcroom on the steamer
was found an empty three-Ounce bottle which had
contained opium. 1t was learned that Adlemau
was a tailor and had worked az Journey
man for many years In this city. He was
employed the best work by of the most fashion,
able taiOrs His wife died about fifteen years ago AT
Bellevue Hospital of peculiar disease whc1 Dalheu
cure About five years ago Alderman removed 10 PrONl-
dence. X. l., where he started In lrade for hlmset
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-06-05
ACTION OF TIE ALBANY EAR.

ALBANY, June 4.-The Albany County Bar
met this afternoon. Judge Van Astyne presiding. and
W. s. Kelly and L. NJ Simpson acting secretaries to
take action concerning the death Of Judge Allen. The
Hon. Henry Smith briefly alluded to the loss sustained
in the death OF Judge Allen The following named gen
tlemen were appointed committee 10 attend the
funeral: Messrs Hand, Peckham, Moak, sickes and
Van Alstyne. Messrs Hale. smith, COuntryman, Her
rick and Stedman were appointed committee OF AZ
rangemcnts for formal meeting OF the bar TO act on
the subject OF Judge Aliens death.
Judge WestbrOOK, holding Special Term OF the SUI
preme Court to-day paid high tribute 10 the memory OF
the late Judge Allen
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-06-05
THREE MEN HELD FOR FORGERY.

At the TOmbs Police Court yesterday, be-
fore Justice Morgan, Francis Kenzie and Samuel Ed
wards who were arrested with Charles Thomas for for
gerry and utteringa check for $437 the GermanAme
can Bank arraigned The compainans were George
d. Coaney, cashier Of the bank, and John Christian
Tobias ship broker Of No 40 Bcaverst The check was
presented for payment by Thomas who has since turned
States evidence When the other prisoners were ar
rested counterfeit check on the German-Amercan
Bank $460 found in their pOssessiOn and two
genuine checks for SO and 50 the German-Amercan
Bank 1t is alleged that the prisoner Kenzie was con-
federate Of Samuel Victor, who arrested May %
for forging a check for $2,l17 on the Metropolitan
Bank The accused each held in default OF $500
bail for examination.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-06-05
BROOKLYNs TAX BUDGET.

The Brooklyn Board of Estimate held its
final meeting yesterday morning. and made few
changes in the amounts previously determined upon.
The budget of city and county expenses for 1870
amounts TO S63i7575 25 II received in the after
noon by the Common Council. and accompanied by
communication stating that the Board had been com
PEELED 10 make considerable reductions in the amounts
asked by OF the departments IL stated that
the average rate Of taxation for this year for all pur-
poses would not exceed 81 "a on each $780, against
80 1913 last The Common Council decided 20 refer
the budget TO committee Of nine TO be appointed by the
MayOr
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-06-05
CONEY ISLAND R1ILRO4D WRECK.

HYLAND, THE ACCUSED MAN, DIsCHARGED-THE IN
QUEST
Thomas Hyland, who was arrested last Fri
day on suspicion that he caused the fatal accident
the Prospect Park and Coney Island Rail
road, was discharged by Justice Ferry yesterday
The Justice said that he believed that the wreckng oil
the train was accident
The inquest upon the five victims held by Coro
ner Simms at the Brooklyn MOrgue, last night.
Several witnesses testified to the finding " stones
wedged between the rails and panks Of the crossing
Tho jury found that the train was thrown from
the track by distractions which were the re-
suit OF stones dropping from the gravel cars, and
censured the company for not using proper precauon
seeing that the road kept clear from all obstruc-
tiOns.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-06-05
RAnRoAps REDucNG WAGES.

It is announced in railroad circles that
general reduction Of wages contemplated Western
railroads and that IL has begun on the Indianapolis and
IDdanapOlis bloomington and Western Road has given
notice OF second reduction IN the pay OF all employees
No steps IN this direction have yet Deeh taken ny rail-
road managers in this city.