The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-10-08
MURDER AND SUICIDE.
A Saloon Keeper Kills His Wife
and Then Hangs Himself.
JEALOUSY THE CAUSE.
Investigation Before COrO-
neH' Young.

With all the bloody tragedies enacted In the city
OF late. few, II any show more desperation OF pur.
pose than that enacted early yesterday morning IN
the tenement house No. 81 Essex street.
More than two months ago julius Stelnman.
Dane twenty eight years OF age formerly seafar-
ing man, by the aid OF friends opened lager beer
saloon on the first floor OF the above named premises
ana with MS wife julia twenty years OF age occupied
the rear room on the same floor as residence. Stein
man was married nearly two years ago, and while
absent ut sea his wife supported herself by playing
the pars OF watter girl in the lager bier and
saloon, l53 Chatham street. kept by Conrad Getler.
her broiher-in-law. As far as appears she con-
Quoted herself with proprlety and discharged her
disagreeable duties to the entire satisfaction OF ner
employer. When Steinman returned to port he
at rst treated his wife with respectful consdera-
ton. but In few days he showed unmistakably
that ne was jealous OF ner, but still allowed her TO
hold her position az waiter girl in the saloon.
Since taking up their abode IN Essex street Mrs.
Steinman has not worked IN the Chatham street
saloon, but oftcntimes was ont till late hour OF the
night. Where she spent the time does not appear,
but her absence seemed to disturb her husbands
equanlmity, and when intoxicated he would beat
and abuse her most shamefully. Mrs. stenman
would often complain to her SISTER concerning his
brutality, but without effect.
On Friday night Steinman appeared to be in good
spirits and comparatively sober. Az his patrons
and friends dropped In he chatred merriy with
them, and eventually they commenced playing cards
for beer and money, at which amusement they con-
.tinued till after midnight. when the men
all left, Mrs. Steinman having not yet returned.
What time she came home did not appear and prob
ably never Will. Nothing more was seen or heard OF
Mr.. or MIS- Steinman that night.
It was observed Yesterday morning that their
In the house, thinking it strange raped at tho
hail door, but without receiving an answer Some
one then vent into the yard, aud looking ct the
rear window Of Stelnman's room saw Mrs. stein-
man sitting IN chair ~ the table. over which she
n nss yeW Of
was observed hanging by the neck Dy means OF
small rope fastened to hook nigh up on the inside
from where his wife was sitting IN the chair The
alarm was given, when several persons living IN
the neighborhOQd came In, ana soon OfDcer Daniels
aud others OF the Tenth precinct appeared ana
took charge OF the premises.
Coroner Young and hls Deputy. Dr. Marsn, being
notified, were soon at the scene OF the tragedy ana
on entering the room shocking sight was present
There by the table, near the back door, sat Mrs.
Stelnman. stf and cold In death, ner iuxuriant
had flowed from wounds on ner mead. rhe blood
had escaped into and had nearly filled deep
pate $1,000 on ns aSe On @e
iron both besmeared with blood. showing con-
cIusvely that they mad been used In IN, causing na
near the table, was cuD somewhat resembling
those used by policemen, Spt IN two pieces, aud u
broken Kerosene oil lamp. Between the third aud
iourtn fingers Of the right hand Mrs. Stenman
hrmy held teaspoon, which, doubtless, she was
using at the time Of her death.
From the position IN which she was found II Is be-
lievcd that while partaking Of some refreshment At
the table her husband, In o paroXysm OF
ANGER AND JEALOUSY,
came behind her with the smoothing iron and dealt
my her forward. with her head resting ner right
hand. as previously stated. whether sue was
bloody deed Stelnman must then have atlacked his
vile with the buJcher's knife ana innlctcd four
deep wounds on her head, from one 10 four and
hall inches In length.
That Mrs. StenInan never moved after receiving
the rst blow evident from the that there was
no blood on the moor it al being ON the table and
dishes.
his wife Stenman deliberately proceeded TO termi-
nate his earthly career 10y hanging himself 10 the
allowed to remain till the arrival OF Coroner Young
who ordered 1t to be cut down. rue place was IN
persons not strictly honest as the money drawer
had been opened and doubtless rined.
Only lew pennies were found In the cash box,
although 1t was believed Steinman had consider
able amount OF money about MS house. II should
be stated that when Coroner Young entered the
Kept watch over her body and 1t was with DIM
Guilty that the brute could be driven away In fact.
he did not leave until he mad nlpped q. the heels OF
Coroner Young empanelled Jury to view the
remains, and, aIser securing the Witnesses, pro-
ceeded TO the Tenth precinct to hold his nvestiga
ton.
testimony elected and the verdicts OF the jury
Otto Bruger OF 81 Essex street, testified that ne
saw them about eleven O'Clock last night; Mr. stein,
man and several parties were playing cards Mrs.
stenman was not at home; think they were playing
did not see him drink; he did not seem to DE ex-
cited. ana don't know that he and his wife werc
In the nablt or quarreling; Mr.. Slverstein and
others, whose names the witness does not know,
were IN the saloon when the witness left; never
heard anything derogat0ry To her character.
bernard Stone, living on the third floor OF u ES-
sex street, testified Jnat he acquainted with Mr..
SteInman and his vile; was IN the saloon at eleven
O'Clock last night, had glass OF beer aud out;
went up stairs and went 70 bed: dad not see Mrs.
Stenman In Inc saloon at that time
Dora Bruger was acquainted with Steinman and
his wife, was IN the habit or going III their place
Tor beer; they seemed to i've pleasantly together;
words; raped at their door this MORN
Ing, and getting no answer, went up stairs;
soon heard screaming below, and, going down, en-
tered tine room and saw Mrs. Stelnman lying dead,
with her head resting on the table; looked IN front
and saw Stenman hanging on the inside Of the
front door; Mrs. Steinman once said that her hus-
band was not like other men; man with q lame leg
went into the place first this morning; heard this
lame man lost some money at play in the saloon last
night; don't know this mans name.
Sleinman was ner SISTER; Mrs. Steinman was mar.
RED two years ago; ner husband was q seaman.
IN the ne saloons s ss wSTssa
never knew tnat they had any serious trouble only
he was jealous Of her; Mrs. stenman said she did
not know why he was jealous Of her; saw deceased
at SIX O'Clock last evening; he appeared to be nalf
drunk whenever the witness saw him; he used to
beat ms wife often because he was Jealous: Mrs.
Steinman has not attended the saloon during the
last two months; don't know the cause OF the trouble
between them last night: heard OF ncr death this
morning.; thought Mr. Stelnman To be q very good
man when SOBER when drunk he was very violent.
Conrad Geter, OF ~ Chrystie street, depOsed that
he keeps lager beer saloon at 1873 Chatham street;
knew Steinman, who acted naf crazy when he was
drunk; he was q good naturcd man when he was
sober: heard sometimes lie was half crazy: the wit
ness advanced the money TO Steinman TO buy out
the lager beer saloon; saw Mrs. Steinman once have
BLACK eye; the witness said ne was gong to bury
the deceased parties
samuel lZance, tailor, residing at 81 Essex
street. deposcd that he acquainted with the dc.
ceased parties; was In their saloon last night till
alter Twelve o'clock; Mrs. Stcnman was not there;
sfeinman AMI several others were playing CARDS;
when the witness LETT the saloon he went to his
room on the second moor and TO he'd; slept till
hall past nine O'Clock this morning. while eat
ing breakfast some one cried out, 1.-The beer man
was dead;' ran down stairs, and go,ng into the
room saw Mrs. Sleinman with her head