The New York herald., 1878-12-31
THE MURDERED OFFICER.

The remains Of Ofacer Asa Il. Furniss were yester-
day escorted his associates the force to the Erie
depot and despatched to his home. ut Ecottville in
the western part OF the State. At Harts undertaking
establishment in Prince street the body had been
prepared tor burial, and quite number of sympa-
thxars came to give expression to their regret The
murdered officer was attired in his uniform
and lay in . handsome casket, which was
covered with black cloth and heavily
mounted. On the plate was the dead mans name
and the date Of his dccease. At the heal Of the
coffin stood elegant aoral Offering from the officers
Of the Fourteenth precinct On tho cross which oc-
cupied tho centre was the word ""Regret." Another
floral Offering, consisting OF tall column OF white
roses supporting dove, stood at tho other end OF
the caskct. On the pedestal was worked in purple
flowers, .Tenth Precinct Police"
About half-past four T. NJ. platoon of police an
peared with Captain Drogan. OF the Fourteenth pre-
ciuct at their head. They formed on Crosby street
aud awaited the removal Of the body to the hearse.
Quite crowd had gathered in the ncighborhood. and
when some OF the dead officers associates bore the
casket 10 the street the walks on either side the way
were lined with spectators. Then the line Of march
was taken up und the patoons moved in front Of the
hearse to the ferry.
patroman Turniss was to have been witness in
an examination ut the Tombs Police Court yesterday
and Judge Kilbrcth referring to the unfortunate
currcncc which caused his DEATH spoke of him ~
intelligent and conscientious officer. whose good
traits he believed we're known to his associates on
the Bench.
The trustees OF the Riot Relief Fund have sent .
communication to General w. +. Smith. President OF
the Board Of Police Commissioners. enclosing check
for $780, which they desire shall be given to the widow
Of the dead officer The communication is as
orrlcx BoAnp RIor RxLIrr FUND,
Nrw YoRw. Dec ~, is7s
General W. T. snrn President Board Of Police Commis-
Tns trustees or the Riot Relief Fund have heard with
profound cS,ct Of the death Of Asa H. rur.s patrol
aas, n Seesber b s .Gs Metropolitan Hotel ~ l.
ing Dece,nJcr ~, in So vincgrI's Hospital
Queer Furniss In attcapnng to arrest tho dangerous
%ss s S Sss
he has esed tho grateful reeoieeion Of al who sss
city maintain reputation for courage aud devotion to the
As marx of their appreciation Of the courageous con
due. q oesr me- nc have ncossa e yon
acsire that you viii transmit his widow The sacrifice
be rrconpcnsed BY gift q money hut is ht
Drawer; hoaa y sy G.s sas. q
fully, LEONARD wsJERoNE,
WILLIAM H. APPLETON
DINING THE ASSASSIN
DR.. Wood, of Bellevue Hospital, yesterday told
Warden O'Rourkc that Palmer, Furniss' assassin,
confined in tho cells at Bellevue Hospital was
becoming very weak from want OF food, ~ he had
not eaten anything since Saturday last Warden
Phelps asking that arrangements be made to give
Palmer meal at hotel The District Attorney sent the
note 10 Coroner Woltman, who went to Police Head
quarters and asked Superintendent walling for po-
lice assistance. Word was then sent to Captain
Cnchy OF the Eighteenth precinct, to assist the Cor
oncr In taking Palmer to restaurant. With
o ward detective and his surgeon DR.. Dixon, Palmer
taken In carriage to restaurant adjoining the
Ashland House at nine oclcc< last night, where he
partook of but little food, saying he thought
il was not good for him after starving
for SO long time. He ata bread, cake and some
fruit, and paid for II himself. He took sone more
food for Consumption in tho morning, and was
brought back to the hospital.