The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-07-31
EMMA'S RETREAT.

WHERE THE ABSENT MISS COLLINS SPENT
SOME OF HER TIME-TRACKED TO BOARD
ING HOUSE IN THE COMPANY OF A BROKER
The difficulties growing of the alleged abduction
by General Cassina Of Emma Collins, from present
appearances arc from final settlement as in the
beginning OF the gation although the iaots as dis
closed argument before Judge Van Horsen yes
terday threw new light upon the recent dsap-
pearanco OF the frail Emma, aud gave new clew to
her present whereabouts There are two suits pend
ing against Cassinaono brought by Patrick Collins,
tho father OF Emma, 10 recover damages
for the loss Of his daughters services; and the
other by him, as guardian, to recover for alleged
breach OF promise OF marriage. Cassina was arrested
on both suits His counsel Mr. Jenner, it now seems,
iailea 10 serve an answer ana Mr. Mccarthy counsel
tor Collins, applied Tor judgment by default and to
have the damages assessed BY sherif's jury. Such
default having been taken, Mr. Jsnner yesterday APP
peared before Judge Van Hoesen, In the Special Term
of The Court Common Pleas, and applied for loave
10 serve answer in the suit IN that Court setting
up general denial TO the allegations contained In the
complaint Quite lengthy discussion ensued, In tho
course OF which some peculiar afldavlts were read
relating to the late disappearance OF Miss Collins
A FATHERS COMPLAINT.
Among other afidavits read ON the motion
made on the 24th OF June last by Patrick Collins.
the plaintiff who states mis- case IL substance as II
was presented the police court. He ADDS that his
daughter mas rendered valuable services 70 him as
sstiug household duties and up TO the time OF her
seduction was earning 81 a week as saleswoman. he
alleges that she u truthful oDedent and Affection
ate child and moral character above rcproach..
LEAVING sAYE KErREAr.
Cecilia Denny, III ailuavit oil u subsequent date
opposing the motion. says that she knows Patrick
Collins, the plaintiff, and his wife, and has known
known Emma for ABOUT the same period OF time.
She says that Emma has always borne good name
reputable girl up to the time her connection
with Nicholas Cassina became public She then goes
on that Emma came to her house 10 live at
the request Of her parents about Thursday The
1lth insI having. as she told her been just released
from the House Of Mercy. She remained With
Mrs. Denny one week, seeing no one except
two young girls and only going out o. the
house three times, each time by daylight
On thursday, the lSlh inst. colored servant, APP
pareny about thirty years Of age, VINO, The alant
states, she mas since been informed, was anu now Is
IN the service OF The defendant, Nicholas Cassina,
came 1 the atlantis house aud inquired Tor Emma
Collins He carried package, when ne said he de-
sired 10 deliver TO her personally. He refused W
leave II win the afhant tell her busi-
ness with Emma WAS, although earnestly requested
10 do so. On the evening OF that day Mrs Denny
says .nal Emma went from her house ostensibiy Tor
the purpose OIL getting rehet from toothache. She
remained out for several hours On Tue next DAY sue
disappeared altogether Mrs. Denny concludes by
ssyng that she has NOS seen nor sncs and does ros
BROKER IN THE CASE.
Mr.. Collins also makes another affidavit, In which
he says thai he has made every possible eiort to get
an Is and devoted his whole time to IT, he says he
has lot bsen able to ina out positively the place Of
her couceameni, but says he has doubt whatever.
but that she 10 under control and the custody
Of the defendant, who stan retains her for his evn
purposes.
Garguio VINO is intimate friend oil the defendant,
went with q person whose description Is identical
win that OF tho defendant, aud a young girl whom
he has no doubt was mis- daughter Emma,
% boarding house kept ~ Mrs. BISHOP,
desired to Obtain board ana lodging tor
the girl and tue defendant These persons went
into the house ana Inspected rooms, but the lani-
lady. MRS Bishop, declined 10 give them rooms be-
cause, us she afterward told deponsnt, she believed
the girl and ner companion were not man and VILE
Collins then goes say that ne saw aud conversed
VITA Mrs. Bishop and her house iol-
low Ing morning (Mondayl Mrs Bishop SAID that she
knew Garsinlo personally, anu she then gave sucn
aescr pon the other Two persons AS left no doubt
Whatever that they were the defendant and Emma.
THIS Gargino, Collins alleges Is broker ON Broad
street, elmer cuban or Spaniard who mas been
constanty attending Cassins since these troubles
arose Where the Defendant and Emma went alter
ward or where they obtained lougngs Collins says he
does not know positively but adds that he has been
repeatedly tod oil their beng seen together although
he been able 10 trace these ruinofs 10 any
Trustworthy He Is CERTAIN however, that she -
now unaer OF the defendant, anu that he
Is subecng her 10 the vIlest USE he desires 70 re-
erstc his shters previous good moral character,
but says that she has been wholly corrupted b. the
defendant, and he has doubt that she Will speedily
go to ruin unless taken from MIN. In concluding TINS
aidavt MT Collins says that II Is his nenton II he
Can get possession OF Emma, TO sond her 70 reform
atory aud keep there either until she shall have
become reformed or all hope Oh her mas Deen ADAM
donsd.
Judge Van Hoesen at the conclusion of the argu-
meut gave an immaculate decision, in which he
granted The motion defendant produces the girl on
before August or makes aidnv that ne docs not
know the Whereabouts OF tho girl, ana that on the
30h day July the gir was not unaer ms protect
or under ths pro ection or control oil any
other person at his suggestion Or win ms prvi ana
consent