The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-03
MIR. HALL AND .SUTCLIFF.

TAKING A FAMILY NAME-AN ODD DISCOVERY
Is THE Ex-MAYoR GONE TO WRITE BOOK?
The relatives Of Ex.Mayor Hail had heard nothing
from him up a late hour last night, and though his
intimate friends strong in tho belief that .sut.
cln and the missing identical, those nearest
anu dearest to Mr Hall reconciIed the idea
That he should be in position to relieve the dread
iul suspense that has been theirs since he
lett New York and refuse TO avail himself OF the oppor-
tunity. those who knew the real cannot credit
His people believe him to be deao and mourn him.
Outside OF the family circle, among who knew the
exMayor, tho opinion Is strong that he is In London.
and though they express their belief they are totally
At loss to account for tho mans strange conduct
unless by allowing that he is slightly out OF his
mind
circumstance trivial in ITSELF directed the atten-
ton OF tho writer 10 association between the
OF Sutcln7 and the missing man. and on investigation
II proved well founded Many years ago confectionery
store famous IN Its dry, was kept in Crosby street,
near Grand, by lady named Sutclin. Without gong
INTO the details as to how this fact became known TO
the reporter the story Is short and simple Tho lady
who kept the store has been dead many years and
OF nor immediate family now alive.
This lady the sister OF Mrs. Halls mother,
consequently Mrs Halls aunt Whom the family
OF Mr. Hall heard the name oil Sutcliff
they Immediately recognized II as having he
onged some relative. II Is possible that Mr. Hall
OF his departure, for II he left in his mind
he must have known that dlligent search
would DO made Tor him AS he was
missed. Many consider that this may be a merecoln-
cldencc. and argue that since he took such pains
cover hts tracks from New York he would hardly at
the last moment betray his course by assuming
his family would recognize as soon pro.
nounced. AS may be imagined. the family and irends
OF Mr. Hall are very much worried by the unsatisiac-
tory news from tho other side oil the Atlantic
Tho different stories as TO the day on which ''Sut.
clin' purchased tho ticket at Boston not yot
I'm In
steamship oiiicc ia expected to-day.
IS HE WHITING hook?
An intimate friend OF Mr.. Hall called at headquar-
tors yesterday and made tho following statement,
which he thinks will throw some light upon tho
ex-Mayor's conduct in England. He says that
he believes that Mr.. Hall to Europe
with the intention OF keeping HIS identity hidden,
that hc proposed 10 travel not III the capacity %
OF means but as observer OF lite Ia the lower
classes In subsantiation OF this OF the
says that Mr. Hall spoke TO him lately OF taking
y trip TO Europe and passing through Il incogn,o.
best hotels and travelled first class. They
associated with the upper and mode
classes Of society, observed their ways and In some
Instances pretended TO such association, without hav
ing any legitimate claims TO II. In nearly all Cases.
however, tho people-the kingman OF the city and
the peasant OF the country dstrctswere passed
with slight mention. IL WAS Mr.. Halps opinion that
. traveller who would spend his time with these
associate with them, study their ways ami
make himself familiar with their manners
Tor writing book which would be unusually interest
ing and would be well received. This gen
thought hat ~ pursuance OF TINS idea Mr.. Hall went
10 some magazine and periodical publishers and made
arrangements for tho production Of such work
rs he contemplated; AMI that, though no to
England through some hidden motive he intends while
hcro TO devote himself to such study OF character
he frequently spoke Of THIS gentleman Is also OF
opinion that II inquiries are mado among publishers
sono contract between them and Mr. Hall for the
Inter TO furnish a volume OF views low lie IN
Europe Will DO brought to light