The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-08-28
THE FAIRvIEw BURGLARY.
ARREST or ForR MEN ON SUSPICION OF HAv-
ING BEEN IMPLICATED TUE noDBrSa OF

ARREST or FOuR MEN ON SUSPICION OF HAv-
ING BEEN IMPLICATED IN Tue noDBrxa OF
MIR. EHGLE's HOUSE.
Four men arrested yesterday In an uptown
liquor saloon. Two OF whom least are believed 10
have been concerned in masked burglary at the
house OF Mr.. Ergle at Fairview, N. J., on Sunday
morning last. Inspector Murray, who planned and
carried out their arrest would not make known what
evidence he had against them. but IN the absence
OF any other the records OF the men are
such as to render them liable 10 arrest on
suspicion at any time. One OF the men, Edward Cas-
sidy was arrested for completely in tho Astoria
masked robbery, and number OF his compan ions
are serving tho State their connection with that
exploit. The second Of The quartet rs Nelson Ladue,
who has served a. term OF TWO years and hall for
burglary. Edward Burns alias "Flop," and Patrick
Purcell alias Whitley" complete the iour. Up
short lime ago they maze their headquarters In
low den near Corlear's Hook, but The police
tecame familiar with their resort, and they were
easiy found when wanted wanted Their whereabouts ior
who had Kept close watch on the movements OF
Cassidy since the Astoria robbery, asccrtained thor
rendezvou, was nquor store. kept by James
Harmon, al Ma 1867 West Forty ninth street. Ho
determined accordingly TO spread net around the
place and drag It for what game It might produce.
Last evening the time selected, and Inspector
Murray, with TOUR Of his best men, all fully armed,
eed 10 ana Se
services OF platoon Of men In civilians dress They
ono by one posted In doorways ana yards ada
cent 10 lannon's liquor store and instructed TO allow
pass. Murray and his men, In civilians
dress also. then walked quietly to lannon's door and
entered. The four mon they we're In search OF word
seated card table playing gamc
OF kind. The absence of the uniforms did not
deceive either OF them. they saw at once they
ia trouble, and OF :nem drew revolver. Before
he hads,ime raise II from his side Sergeant Meakim
of Inspector Murray's men, placed pistol to his
cxlendod MS hand Tor the weapon, which
passed without word. The tour prisoners sur.
rounded by strong guard, were marched to the sta
ton house aud thence TO Police Headquarters. Their
arrest excited considerable attention, and crowd
follow ed them 10 the Central O1lce.
They were there searched and submitted to the
usual questions OF age, nativity and occupation.
Farrell possession areyover and two rings
marked NJ. J. IL. an autograph book, wallet.
knfe and number OF cards, with addresses written
On them. Cassidy had watch ana gold stud, ana
Burns he'd concealed in Tue Inning Of his hat pawn
sicket for goia watch. When he saw the discovery
he avsrred shat 10 purchased the hat NOS long
ago and the ticket must have been in II
then, US no did know II was there.
When the four prisoners entered Inspector Murrays
Office Police Headquarters they disturbed tbe alum
bers OF an old gentleman who had boon taking nap
while awaiting the Inspectors return. He reused
himself they entered and suddenly pointing 70 Pur-
cell, said with q curse You villain, they have you
last and rust you will suffer as you Deserve" 1t
was Purcel's father who had como to give informa.
tion Of his sons trausgressions.