The New York herald., 1878-08-27
Unsuccessful Search for Those Who
Attacked the Engles.
THE OLD PEOPLE RECOVERING.
CAPTAIN Alaire's Prisoner Believed To Be
One of the Gang

am,ned the blood traces, inquired after tho old
couple and discussed with increasing indigna-
tion the outrage Of Sunday morning. From
tho windows OF the passing trains eager
passengers gazcd shey wheeled oy the station
upon the pretty cottage lately the scene OF page.
Old Mr aud Mrs. Engle took their sedien jump into
notoriery with philosophical coolnesa Both had
loved good nights rest, and the invgsrating sun
shine OF the morning brought with 1t for both strength
ana cheerfuinsss.
TIE COUPLE IMPROVING.
Early iu tho day tho family physician, Dr.. Ayers,
arrived gave his attention TO the injuries Of the
aged couple HIS examination proved encouraging
Although still suffering from headache and nervous
debility Mrs EnRls felt much better than
,n the day previous During the night the
sweng OF her face had gone down considerably, but
tho black and blue marks arourd her temple con-
nnued painfully distinct BY she quite
cheerful SO much that she dismissed the bur-
giary from her mind long enough to shell quantity
Of peas and brush around the house with tho agility
and iriskinoss OF girl OF eighteen thinking of her
swceih cart.
Old Mr.. Engc's Improvement was almost equally
marked. He early, bathcd his bruised face and
discarded the bandage which tho day previous the
doctor had placed his face. The latter presents
painful appearance the entire lott side being blood
red and much swollen. The pain, however, Is dead
,ned, and only whom at meals no Is physically
ded OF It's abnormal condition. With the exception of
the injuries toned, Mr. Engie is unhur Although
over eighty years OF age he strong and robust
~ many q well-preservsd man OF nfty. His HAIR IS
snow white but the firm, hard SKIN, the bright
syes, robust chest and strong voice betoxen con-
stitution seldom mot with. That be Will speedily
rccovcr entirely from tho shock and injuries his
physician has no doubt.
TALK WITH THE VICTIMS.
Yesterday the old gentleman coDversed with the
HRRALD represent ntative At considerable length. I'll
broke in. The fash or tho light and the noise con.
.ased me- rubbed my eyes ara saw the four masked
men standing At our bed. NY VIE & was also awake:
our head 1t seemed a sort OF dream. heard noise
OF one of the men speaking, but beng little deaf
ieIt a stunning blow on the boad II pslned very
much. but sui held my scnses moment after
ward again struck, and That is all remsmber."
''You couldn't, then, hardly identity the rufdans
we're you SEQ them again ?"
sI distinctly remember their general appearance
with the masks on, but my view was short and was
too much confused"
WHAT MRS. EyGLx SAYS
The venerable heipmeet OF Mr. Engie was more
minute In her description. She had opportu nifty
she p0ss
threatened hs ss life was vas, the one one who
her husband. This simultaneous with ner
telling them that<ns money was In the closet. They
minutes, although II seemed age to her. She ielt
sure that tho villains were gong to murder both
the noavy hand on her throat The pistol Of
one Of The gang touching her temple for several
minutes. After the thieves had hn4sncd their search
In the closet they rsiurned and s1pposes chloro
formed herself and husband, as she know moth
her grandnephew. An TO ner abilty TO identity tho
Ihisves Mrs. Engle speaks hopefully. Her impress
sion Of their buiid. movements and ve'ces ID quite
vivid.
As anticipated the $500 reward added not little
sssl to the search for the thieves. worKmen Of the
neigh ood, who could III afford lose The time
stimulated by tho golden promise abandoned their
nook and ioo,s,op around the house Tor q
hundred yards was examined, searched ana
studied Questions upon questions relevant and
irreevans bright cute, stupid aad siliy-were asked
again and again OF every body-natrve or stranger.
!ns Ior.unass Jew ~, VINO ,,,r saw 'as aoor
night we're lions In their way. and full we'll they ap-
preciated their new importance
b THEORIES.
Dozcus OF theories were advanced Many argued
that work OF pho burglars showed signs that some
Inc place had tcen iDrhc plot Others pooh-poohcd
the thought that the thieves had more than n
wiling to swear that the msraudcrs tho most
skiiful OF their class. Othersncred to stake their
ana 'no sop
upanimIty. IL was that the robbery was outrage
and that The rufians should DO summary dealt with
whom caught
TnE SUSPECTED PRISONER.
Early yesterday young Mr.. Ensle, accompanied by
Mr.. Earl, oriccr Tracy and James Dunn, started for
New York to see Captain AIlaire's prisoner They
iound the Captain In nis Office 10 the Tweneth street
rougn looking fellow OF about twenty five, win
n wicked look aud Indifferent demeanor. The
new comcrs look ed at him long and earnestly. Tho
prisoner bore their scrutiny silence, but returned
look Tor look with observation-disclosures. III would
Ike to see him with the black Derby en," said old
Mr.. Earl, producing the nat found near tho
window OF the burglarizcd house. "And
go you shail," said Captain Aairc, clapping tho hat
mit,ed, and once more the old man gszcd him. al
think he looks something like ono Of tho mcn, said
nm nm not positive" Engls and Dunn were
also fixed ssasrs gaze ,, on S the o,S,n,v form o. o. Tho
Doubt. % BOT sse latter looked know,os Az Effort was
made induce the prisoner 10 talk, but In the
language Of the police he was ~" he refused
over, the IRON Jersey consulted: Mr.
Engls doubtful, Mr. Earl VAS pretty sure anu Mr.
Dunn WAS po-iUve. Mr. Dunn was Wiling TO swear that
the prisoner one OF the suspicious strangers
whom he had seen lowering around the house ON
Saturday night. Aucr thanking Captain Aiiaire the
p,rty lott for nome with the undersianding that the
captain would have tne prisoner rsmandsd unti no
could be seen by the old folks and Mr.. schunardi,
tho latter being one Of the workmen who noticed The
four suspicious stranscrs on SATURDAY night
WHAT rnlsK.
The police somewhat puzzled. Said Sergeant
Bisr TO tho ~ritcr last night ''Mark my words, II
this fellow ISM, one of the burglars he has ,ately
been engaged in some other job. He 10 evidently
holding back good deal tnat he knows. lie has
!oId ms already several d,aerch' stories:
besn home since FRIDAY night, aitorward
be stated that he was at home Saturday evening.
That lunorr yarn oi DIS W ilhumDur. lucTo ~ no
lumber pile at the place where he said his
hurt, He admitted having once bcsn arrested on
suspicion OF highway robbery ana several times for
drunkenness. On the wnoc hts account OF hts where
abouts on saturday nights FAR from satisfactory.
nv INNOCENT.
ave searched HIM twice very Carefully, but found
nothing"
"How does he take his detentong''
..CoolIy enough no kicks lituc but on the whole
hasn't got much TO say
'Tns isct that ,bo man won, Of hts own Ncord into
tho statou house have his injuries dressed is
rardcd By many proof his innocence they argun ng
thata guilty would mover place himself ~ the way,
Of the police further argument In support OF his not
being one robbers s advanced In the fact That
10 engage a physician Tor tncir wounded comrsdc
without gong 10 station house HIS different stories
they for by hts explanation that ne had been
drinking.
ARE TnEr BuLLEr wounds.
There seems be not iitto doubt 10 the minds OF
the medical msn,as 10 tho nature Of the mans inju
rics. At lrst ibc surgeons we're inclined to believe
h..LIa4 4.a.Ia I'M HAIa