The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-08-04
JOHN REALS DOOM.
The Canards About Forcible Attempts 10 Re-
lease Him from the Tombs-His Conduct
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Measures
by the Police To-Mcrrow

The rDnors which spread over the city Oh Tuesda,
night that successful attempt had been made q
rescue John Real from his confinement at the Tomb
were, upon inquiry proved 10 he baseless. Invest
cations were made yesterday touching this point
but tney only showed that there is great sympathy
for the doomed man throughout the community
The seat OF feeling his behalf is in the Twenty IRIS
ward, where Real was widely known, and where, II
appears, he has many friends. AS for any expires
sOBs however, that would Indicate any desire for
forcible ana concentrated assault on the Tombs
none have come 10 the knowledge OF the authorities
up TO thus hour. All stories are imaginative yarns
possibly with the foundation alone that Real's
friends bitterly condemn the action OF Governor
Hoffman.
It's believed that the profound sensation occa.
stoned by the Nathan murder has cooled the awless
ardor Of any desperadoes who might desire TO make
riotous demonstrations against the Tombs prison.
But, should any outbreak occur ample force Will
be on hand To check IL nj HE outset rhe close
proximity Of the station honse IN Franklin street,
with The police commanded by Captain Kennedy,
could pat down any demonstration In three minutes.
Seventy policeman are in cali and could surround the
TOmbs instantly. In twenty minutes seven hundred
pohcemen could be gathered to protect the execu-
ton OF the law.
Captain Kennedy win not permit suspicious
crowds TO congregate aDOut the romDs either prior
TO or during deaths work. Thus every avenue Is
barrlcaded.
When Gordon was executed demonstration was
then expected, but was taken the night pre-
viOus TO the fatal day 10 quarter thirty nine marines
i'll the yard OF The Tonbs II necessary sucn precau-
tionary measures VIII be taken. it only remains 10
be said that the police funder orders from the super
intendent, are organized INTO a careful system OF
espionage, and that all movements among Reals
friends are known. Any illegal acts on their part
Will meet with swift relribuGoI. AT the Tombs
Yesterday there were numerous friends OF the pr
soncr discussing the execution Of Real but IL was
noticed that these people did not accumulate and
make crowds. The outside ana Interior are care
iuy guarded by policemen. Captain Kennedy
controls large reserve, and II necessary he viii
isolate the prison.
Real expresses his condemnation of any efforts for
his f0rcible release ana states that he coid not take
advantage OF prison breaking by mob.
On Tuesday night Real slept well and rose at six
A NJ, and, accompanied by Father Duranquet, pro-
ceeded 10 the chapel, where a solemn mass per-
formed Throughout yesterday large number Of
his friends called but Real did not them unless
they were intimate friends VI the iaIniy. He did
not wish to he harossed by invaders OF his few
manning hours. preierring 10 dispose OF his time In
solemn preparation. Reals sisters were with him
at his approaching tate. Real himself ex-
claimed. when informed OF the murder OF
Mr.. Nathan, that tate against him.
and that this recent tragedy was decisive The
prisoner Is soiictous IN his last hour Tor proper
spiritual attention. and his wants in this respect
supplied by the faithful Sisters of Charity and the
Catholic clergy His cell is model Of neatness, and
his attire, linen and otherwise, is clean and becOm-
Ing. Pictures. flowers and religious sketches EN-
bellish his quarters, aud as he has approached the
fatal Friday he has exhibited ial,erlng or spirit
Real Will be executed tomorrow at ten A. NJ The
preparations not yet complete. A large crowd
WIN undoubtedly surround the Tombs on Friday
mOrpinp.