The New York herald., 1870-08-01
No Abatement OF the Ex-
element.
The Detectives Actively at Work, but
No Clue Obtained.
4 Mysterious Man and Startling Statement
Interview with Superintendent Jourdan-
Was tho Assassin Stranger to the De-
ceased H-0pinion Of Criminal Law
yer-Proceedings at Mount Sinai
Hospital-The Funeral To-D Day

morning AZ IL West Twcnty-imrd street. still
tinues TO be the theme OF general comment. For the
nonce the war IN Europe Is forgotten, the gallant
contest between a young American and brave
bold Engsnman for the honor of nautical reputa-
ton sinks a subject OF the past. ard affairs OF
Stale and local political topics cea-s 20 be coui-
cnteu upon. great is the interest felt the latest
ana the most mysterious horror that stirred
New Workers. and Thrilled them with wonder and
alarm at the daring OF the deed. Around
THE FIFTH AVENUE HOTEL,
the Sabbath centre OF moneyed men, of which Mr..
Nathan was an honorable type, the excitement yes
terday was undated, aud knots OF speculating men
were congregrated IN the corridors parlors and re-
cepton rooms, discussing the murder, ana carefully
analyzing every statement put forth by the Sunday
press. The increase decline OF stocks for The time
were not thought Of nor were there many anxious
arrange 'cornern or bull the "bears.n The
murder was in every mans mouth and the general
remark was. ''rhe cuprt cannot escape. The new
superintendent OF Police VIII run HIM down If 1t is in
the power or man to do IT, SO foul deed, when the
reward is great, cannot fail be productive OF
some clue, and murder VIII out.'v But the excite
ment was not confined 70 the hotel
SCENE OF THE TRAGEDY.
The elegant mansion, where recently happy
family gathered around the Opulent board the
great centre OF attraction. Hundreds Of business
men, who during WORK days unable to steal
tlne 20 inspect the exterior OF the premises,
paired there yesterday, and from the street gazed
upon it. The police were still In charge, but would
admit none bat the immediate and most intimate
friends OF the family, who called to condole with
them in their afiliction. Outside OF the Immediate
neighborhood the horror caused general comment,
and even from the vevef-covered desks imprecatons
against the murderer uttered b. reverend d.
vines,
Who DER the pulpit nod,
ana point the way to wisdom ani 20 God
while leading their congregations thoughts towards
heaven and holy things
POLICE AT WORK.
superintendent Jourdan, worn out as he IS with
toll and perplexily, for some hours at The
Central ONCE, hearing reports from Captain Kelos
and hts command, who had been actively the Jump
from the moment intelligence Of the deed reached
the marble building, and giving orders for their
future movements IN ferreting out the criminal.
Between four and six O'Clock the detective office
swarmed with eager but tired detectives who had
been up nearly all night chasing clues only to fnd
themselves disappointed ana eager for fresh orders
that may result in something OF tangible charac
ter. BY six O'Clock and fifteen they mad all
received their orders for the night and had scat
THOSE WHO ARE AT WORK
upon 1t have been supposed to be few special and
The superintendent mas placed every detective un-
aer Captain keiso's command at work and declares
In the acumen OF men 10 do II.
VISITS FROM FRIENDS OF THE FAMILY.
About five O'Clock Emanuel B. Hart and other
friends OF the deceased appeared ut the Central
Once and had lengthy conferences with Mr.. Jour-
dan as to what had M been Cleaned: or course moth.
certain that none are more desirous or clear
ing up se mystery Than the members
influential. friends Judge Bedlord's interview with
ihe superintendent between live and SIX O'Clock
lengthy one, ana 1t Is sad that he takes
adeep interest In everything bearing upon the
SUPERINTENDENT JoURDAN INTERVIEWED.
aI nnn fha
superintendent between six and seven O'Clock he
distinctly stated III substance that not single clue
10 the murder had been obtained, and that While no
efforts were being spared to unrave the mystery,
The police force had rar, been beaten by the com
tracks and removed ali evidence likely to
lead TO the establishment OF his IDENTITY. In
was any evidence 10 Justify the suppositon put
forth in sensational weekly that the bloody deed
stated That the police had no Information justi-
fed such an hypothesis. He freely expressed his
whose object was plunder but at a loss say
whether that novice was poor burglar or a me-
ing for the first time. Although he did say so in
80 many words, his actions and intmalions led his
auditors to believe that he thinks the murderer
door. which bears no marks OF blood stains, would
have been the case had lie gone out tat way. Still
ne carefully guarded his theory ana answered many
VI the numerous queries, some of which were ex-
clearly impressed the writer ihaJ the superintendent
has weli-grounded theory, which he intends, ana
very properly too, TO keep irom the puDllc, lest Its
publication shoud defeat hin III following it to a
successful termination and the of offender
About seven 0 Cock ne took his departure TO follow
Up the work upon which he is so inlently bent
THE SENTIMENTS or THE DETECTIVES.
t Is unjust to the detectives TO charge that they
have formed combinations against each other for
the purpose of securing the reward themselves
They are working under the immediate orders OF
JOurdan, VINO assigns 10 each one his special part
to play IN the WORK OF investigation, and they are
working indefatlgably The detective force have
in the past been 50 frustrated n attempts TO unraye
the Burdell and Rogers murder that while anxious
to secure the reward the great incentive that ami
mates them Is to uneartn the assassin and yindi-
cate their reputation Tor acuteness and energy.
MYSTERIOUS MANS II A CLUEY
The latest incident that seems to be likely put
the detectives q scent occurred on Saturday
afternoon in the twenty first ward and while all the
Details were known 10 the writer few hours alter
they have been carefully suppressed until now lest
premature publication should prevent the fullest IN
yestlgation. Mrs. Cooley who Keeps a small STA
tionery and newspaper 625 fhlrd avenue, is
. lady whose general appearance and apparent in
teillgence give color to the truthtulness OF her
A STARTLING STATEMENT
Between one and O'Clock Saturday after
tcrnOOn q man laboring under considerable con-
ceaed excitement entered the store and asked for
some paper. 1t was supplied and paid for, and
taxing out pencil he bent over the counter
and commenced writing rapidly IN a tremuous
hand. Mrs. Cooley, who mad not carefully scanned
ms features surprised his action, ana closely
scanned his features while writing she discovered
that his face covered by fresh scratches, some
OF which were two Inches IN length that on the
right temple he had a scar covered by a large
piece OF sticking plaster and mat one Of his fingers
eccihcu w utNc DcSH cut On. lne dttSuttou vi
Cooeys father, who also In the shop, was
attracted, and While they were standing silent
and
:, - ASrONiSHED SPECTATORS
= Ntne man cast iuItive glance over his shoulder
anu detected that their attention was rveted upon
him. Rolling up the letter he, had Pyfiten hes !
threw 1t upon the floor and commemorate second
letter Ihey sull watched HIM closely, believing
that the man escaped lunaE E. Again nlseyes
were directed upon them, and hurrledy wheeling 4
about he closely crumpied up his pgte In his
hands and very deliberately walked U1 the door.
SINGULAR MOVEMENT.
Reaching the sdev ak the man hesated retraced
his steps. entered the store and picking up the crum
pied letter that he mad first written returned the
sidewalk. There he deliberately tore up the Lw0-
letters into small fragments, Which he preservedin
MS hands, and when. The operation was concluded