The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-24

by Mr. Halls trends.
RECORDER uAcxETTs KvIL pRExoSIrIoSs
Recorder Hackeit VINO has FOR many years been one
OF Mr. Halls warmest frends, ana has taken very
active part In the search, seemed much agitaied aud
deeply distressed yesterday. Mr.. Hackctt one OF
those WHO refused to believe any OF the Startling
ports OF suicide insanity murder, &C., which were
spread abroad ny tho sensation mongers when Mr. Hall
had only been away two three days But yesterday
Recorder Hackc's views seemed to be changed. In
sequence OF the continued mystery hoyerng over Mr..
Halls fate FRIDAY evening last and tho startling
hints OF foul play In tho Sums OF brooklyn The Re-
preston TO tho painful sentiment that no feared Nr
Hall must have bern oulIy dealt with while that
nocturnal visit 10 Brooklyn on Friday. THAT VISIT the
Recorder believed, was probably made Tor the purpose
Of lnding witnesses IN this divorce case. Nr.
Hall had been before in Brooklyn on u similar
GRAND aud had expressed himself IN terms OF dis
gust at the unpleasant scenes through which he vas
compelled to pass. Tho Recorder, from what no knew
oil Mr. Halls character, did doubt that the latter
would even visit the lowest and dangerous local
tiles IN Brooklyn in order 10 lind testimony any
in which he was engaged Mr. Hail spoke 10 the re.
corder IN general way about this divorce case tow
days before he disappeared, but tho Recorder ard not
remember the name u the client not paying any special
phatcaly OF tho opinion that this inquiry should DO
conducted IN as open manner as possible, Tor Il a
murder was committed 1t was trlnlng with the public
and the press to leave them In ignorance Of any cew
which might, by the light Of publicity. lead 10 tho
luton OF the mystery. This Was very serious natter
IN the Recorders opinion, and tho full light oil pub
hcity should shine upon IT,
MIR. SHERIDAN sHooK's PEARS
Mr.. Sheridan shook, of the Union square Theatre,
was found in the box olico OF that playhouse last
evening by HERALD reporter IN quest oil Information
MIR. shook" eaid the reporter, shave you heard
anything about Mr.. Hall TITS afternoon ?'
mo- SAID Mr.. Shook. Then, deliberaling for
mens looked at the reporter rs II in doubt whether
he should say more
III you have any Information OF tho ex.Mayor,"
the writer continued, interpreting tho doubtful glance,
you certainly would not rouse 10 gvc II Tor publica-
ton hundreds ohis friends are IN painful suspense
as to his late g'
'sWci," sald Mr. Shook again deliberatiug ~
would not, but the Information have am not ut lib
you can tell mo whether the Information in your
possession tends 20 strengthen the hope that Mr. Hall
II wish | could tell you that From what have
heard this afternoon tho case looks mo to DO very
serious.'
'.Ihcn am to understand that you believe Mr. Hall
II would rather not be questioned on the subject
You had better SEQ Mt Vanderpoel He can, If he Is
inclined, givc you tho information You want can
tell YOU for " Is no secret new, that Mr.. Hall had
divorce on hand, and that he went away Fri
day night TO examine some witnesses or get
formation about IT,"
Ills there good foundation for tho statement that
MIR. Hall went 10 SEQ any person about that case on
Friday nights'
'"What is the toundation?"
"Sipcc Mr.. Hall's departure from his Office memo
randum book has boon found IN which he kept record
showing that he had an engagement on Friday eycn
ing Those who knew Mr. Hall are aware
1Goi several os in tho books
previous TO the one IN question have been traced and
!. has been found that all tho engagement Of which
they reminders were kept. Now you have all
that can give you at present about the matter. AS
said before, Mr.. vanderpool cam If his judgment
not prevent, give you more on tho subject OF this
on which Mr. Hall Is supposed 10 have been working"
WHAT DOUGLAS TAYLOR KNOWS.
Mr. Douglas Taylor. ex-COmm ssiUner Of Jurors
intimate trend OF long standing Of the ex-Mayors
stated TO HERALD reporter yesterday that he and
they first heard OF the lawyers disappearance Kept up
diligent search alter their missing friend Mr.. Taylor
said that was his opinion and that OF his coaborcrs
nndn I'm pnhor ,f Mr. Hal ,1st
that the missing gentleman had takon his departure
for Europe.
In his theory Mr.. Taylor avorred that
Mr. Hall had, some time prior to the trial OF the Rice
homicide case, expressed to HIM the conviction that II he
lM Hal took up MS residence and began 70 practice
would meet with greater success than he could In New
York. He seemed 10 be iorcbly impressed with the
notion taking up his residence abroad. During
Rice trial the lawyer devoted himself heart soul
the OF his client and exercised the greatest
energy and interest IN mis- behalf. When the trial
concluded and the prisoner was not acquitted,
counsel had earnestly hoped DO would be, MIR.
Hall was heard to say that he believed the termination
would not have been It was had tho circumstances
occurred IN England. Again. Mr. Taylor said he
OF the opinion that Mr. Hall did not desire appear
as q witness against Peter Is. Swecny. Not that his
testimony would have any particularly damaging effect
in Sweenys case but that shc latter nad proven
honest In his dealings with the cx-Mayor than any
other member of the old Ring and he did not relish the
idea Of going through the old examinations especially
when'he called to testify by Swoeny IS prosecutors
Mr. Hall was to have been suppnnacd within two or
three weeks.
1t 1urthcr asserted by Mr. Taylor that tho duy
OF Mr.. Halls disappearance he received from client
in France an important communication, setting forth
that the writer wished his affairs In this country to be-
wound up rs speedily as possible. This demanded i'm
mediate attention, anu 1t is presumed by the missing
lawyers friends that. acting on the impulse of the
took the next steamer for Europe.
Against tho theory oil his having gone abroad, how
ever The TACT that Mr. Hall was very devoted to ms
family and that account the prcsum pti0n that he
would have lett the country without giving them
notice OF his departure seems hardly plausible. Mr..
.,i,s, md his l.,tr lLoA
probable that Mr. Hall had sent such notice by
OF pilot or other messenger, and that the messenger
Tor reason TO be yet explained had failed TO
Ex.oovrnyoR norrMsxx's VIEW.
HERALD reporter haa a short conversation with
Ex-Governor Hoilmann at the Clarendon Hotel, yester-
day. concerning ex-Mayor Halls disappearance, IN
which the Ex-Governor said that hc was at loss what
to think of his friends absence He said he had seen
very little of Mr.. Hall for time past but from
what he knew Of him he thought IL possible
that tho absent man had wandered away
the mind Governor Holman noticed about
year ago that Mr. Hall was very much depressed In
spirits but about month or ago, when he walked
down town with HIM one morning, tho ex. Mayor
seemed in excellent spirits The Governor could con
ccve OF Tor Mr. Halls leaving his business aud
friends in such hasty manner and IN disguise. as IL
werc and he could ground for the theory that
the lawyer had left his affairs In confusion and
gone away without notifying anybody He did not
want 10 bring himself 10 believe that Mr. Hall had made
away with himself, but the continued absence OF tho
latter only went to strengthen that belief Governor
Hoffman feared that the missing mans friends were
slowly approaching that conclusion
DETECTIVE KINGS OPINION.
Detective Richard King, Of tho Central once, has
been away from the city during the last day or two,
and It is supposed that he has been working
TO Mr. Halls whereabouts though nothing positive
could DC learned OF the oficers movements HERALD
reporter called the detective at his residence in
A lien street last evening, and found to be very
rclcent 10 where he has been what no has tccn
doing during his absence from tho city. The reporter
askcd:--
"Mr. King have you obtained any clew as to where
Mr.. Hall isy"
III can't say that have" cautiously replied Mr..
King
lyon are working on his case, arc you not'" VEN
turcd the reporter.
1--WE arc all working to 1nd him, and working hard"
was the evasve reply of the dctectiye
'What rs your opinion Of the case 7"
al can't say that have any opinion" After q
moments consideration the detective added :-"From
VIVA. know OF tue case now II looks pretty bad tor
him. That's all can say.
~ THE DRAMATIC PROFESSION.
Mr. Theodore Nose Of Wallncks al a late hour La Il