The New York herald., 1875-11-17
ROMANCE OF A BROKEN LEG.

DOCTOR ACCUSED OF HAVING PRRPETRATKD
BOLD ROBBERY.
In Mondays HERALD published account OF the
robbery of Louis Clark of No. 2l1 Division street by
gang of burglars 1t then stated that Dr. David
Dundes of No II Hester street arrested and
committed to await examination. DR. Dundes is q
Russian Jew, OF very eccentric appearance who has
Tor four months been endeavoring to alleviate the
bodily ills of the Hebrew community in and around
Hester street Little known OF his lfe and as his
ignorance of the English language made him unable
account for certain vauabes of curious and unique
kind found his premises little doubt OF his guilt
entertained.
the particulars of the robbery were in many re-
specs similar to those of several such ourages OF
recent occurrence 1t thought probable that an
investigation would throw some light upon tho per-
petrators. A HERALD reporter visited the neigh
borhood of which both the complainant and de-
tendant in the were denzcns TO inquire into the
character and associations of the accused physician
well TO collect such facts night bear upon the
case, and he succeeded in acquiring of very
rious and very conflicting information. The apothec
ries in the vicinity seemed to know very little
about Dr. Dundes' mode OF life and profes.
slonal practice with the exception of mysterious
German, who at first betrayed fair acquaintance with
the Tenth ward vernacular; but on being questioned
concerning his acquaintance with the Doctor suddenly
apsed into High Dutch and when an interpreter wai
brought to bear upon this phenomenal druggist, ia
whom the gilt of tongues have been Transmitted,
he passed by easy stages into unintelligbe argon,
which sounded to the reporters unpractised like
the purest Sanscrt
VISIT CLARK.
Louis Clark, the complainant a man of ad.
vanced age, who is confined to his bed by
broken leg then questioned regarding the
differs in details from his original account
OF the affair. He stated that about four months
ago he fell from his wagon fracturng his leg and sent
ior DIR. Dundes. The latter attended him but seemed
TO effect favorable results While engaged IN dress
ing the injured limb, however he manifested consider
able curiosity in Mr. Clark's affairs and made various
inquiries regarding his business habits and the hours
when he was generally alone. Shortly after this all
connection between physician and patient was broker
OIL and Mr.. Clark claims to have nothing OF DR..
Dundes till one morning about i've O'Clock, three
months ago, when he entered his room, accompanied
by another man, and violently seizng him, attempted
10 cram in hls mouth a small scull cap he wears.
He was prevented however by his companion who,
fearing detection, called him away. Before going
he took Bible and forced Clark to swear
never to dvulge his intrusion and assault The lat
ter, however, made q charge but admitting TO q
detective who visited him that Dundes had stolen
nothing was advised 10 rellnquish hls intention OF
prosecuting him, Two weeks ago he removed from
Ludlow street, where tho first attempt OF robbery
was made to his present residence, I'll Division
street Lately lady called upon him here with the
ostensbc object OF buying his interest in the
tacture OF some breadsuiis but who managed by
habits that Dundes had formerly sought During his
wtes absence Sunday morning, about five O'Clock,
his room entered by four men, three oil whom pro-
ceeded the bureau while the other stood by
his bedside and pinioned his arms From the bed
room he man whom he recognized as DIR. Dundei
light candle and proceed TO examine the contents oi
the drawer and pry open box contained in
it. While he was SO engaged Clark raised cry,
the bedside who, by tho way, carried iron bar,
Take the iron aud give IT to him; that'n quiet him"
Dundes then rose from the drawers and mo-
i
have the money" They then went out and some
Of the neighbors hearing Carks cries hurried into the
and released him. woman called at the police
in Madison street who stated that the arrest
OF Dr. Dundes explained mysterious disappearance
of silver spoons and other plate which had occurred
during his professional attendance upon her.
THE DENIAL.
The reporter subsequently called upon some neigh
bors Of Dundes, who seem to think very highly
of him and speak very disparagingly of his
Among others Mrs. Korn,
sister of Clark who joined with the wife of the de-
fcndant in stating that the charge trumped up by
the complaint to revenge himself upon Dundes, who
he ancled had crippled him by matreating his injured
limb. This Mrs. Rorn, who evidently entertains for
her brother very profound sstery Affection declares
that Clark himself told her that he would make the
doctor pay dearly money for his criminal ignorance
ci surgery or would keep him in prison SO long that
hc would never breath fresh air again.
The women likewise tell story with a strong meo-
dramatic flavor in II about three men who to Dr.
Dundcs and informed him that they had overheard =
plot being formed TO send him To prison and tighten his
purse.
ALBI PROVED ny A LITTLE Girl.
Aiittic BTl, Maggie Levi Dy namc VINO mas the most
important evidence yet adduced, brought to the
reporter She states that between the hours OF foui
and i've O'Clock the morning OF the alleged outrage
her mother who ILL., sent her for DR.. Dundes. She
found him in bed but aroused him and he accompanied
her home, where he remained until nine o'clock. II
her story be authenticated II will clear the Doctor Of
completely IN the outrage.
Apropos OF this affair." It may be well TO state thai
Mrs Dundes the wife OF the defendant complains that
gold chain valued Sl75 is missing from her drawer
the police searched the premises and not 70 be
found at tho station house So new developments of
interest may be expected.