The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-15

Gunscr uy her husband, but indstinct; witness had
succeeded the man Fred HIlman IN his work ana was
not on friendly terms with hun; WIS on GOOD terms
with the Gunscr family; thought Gunser and Schm az
were on friendly terms, al least seemed 10 DC IN
Their intercourse with each olner.
When the Coroner stated that he was through with
the witness for the present OF the jurors ugseseu
that many questions might DO put 10 the Witness pu
Coroner Carol stated that abc policy required tnat
all further examination should be deferred until the
adjourned inquiry at Ave O'Clock this afternoon.
ASrEcEDESTs or THE MURDERED NAN
John Gunser, builder, formerly OF East New York.
moved 10 East Williamsburg live years ago, being then
awidower lie purchased the old Turn Hall on Metro
politan avenue, and remaining II East Williamsburg
Hall added 10 his other business thai OF saloon Keeping
Finding that botn were too anorious he took 10 him.
self q second wife, herself WIDOW then but twenty
five years OF age Gunser being thirty ive years old
For live they lived together, CHI dren being born
to them in due course. They both were IN lair
reputation, though many people who Oh.
ieclionable made the saloon their headquarters,
especially Sundays; in TACT 1t is stated that in
sequence oil the complaints Of some OF the neighbors
license has been refused. Gunser and his wife seemed
10 agree pretty vol together though they would quar-
rel occasionally, the cause OF the quarres being tho
jealousy Of Gunser, who would accuse his VIE Of un-
aithfulness and. according 10 The story OF ms chi.
dren, sometimes raised his nand TO her IN these hts OF
jealous anger He as far as known, made no SPECIFIC
charge, but limited at parties who came TO the saloon
more frequently than no desired In addition 70 this
he frequently became involved in quarrcls with his
ncisnbors. lie was good naturcd, but the women and
his vile could not agree and when Dcy quarrclcd the
would tall out over the same matter. Otherwise
he was a peaccmaker, ana Sunday afternoon ono
john Scniuimer ana brotner-in-iaw Wcsser5,
having quarreei in front OF Gunscr's place. the latter
went ont ON the street. first separating and then quiet
Ing them, though Wcssers left cursing him tor his IN
tercrencc.
During the lvo years ne lived in this place Gunsef
carried on his carpenter and building business. tho
shop occupying the FIRST story OF building the
oi the lot the upper floor OF which occupied by
man named Joseph Elsie. Tho business proved profit
able, ana Gunser currently reported 10 be worth
some money and 1t supposed that he kept Of
IT in the house On sunday the business IN tho saloon
was very good the pleasant weather attracting mum.
n In mi harl "A "a hp
yond many OF whom stopped parlake OF lager beer
STATEMENT or AUGUST GUNsEK.
August Gunser. aged fourteen years, stated that he
was the oldest and awoke about ono O'Clock by
his mother calling adam! Adam!' Then he jumped
up and dressed ana vent down stalrs hearing nose
Of broken glass Us he was gong down. He ran around
10 the kitchen, where he found his mother. She told
hlm TO LOOK after his father, who was stabbed lie
then described the manner in which tho entry was
effected, as gwen above. His mother told hun that
when she was drst struck sho said papa what are you
hitting for r? then. seeing the man, Sue jumped out
OF bed ana he seized her by the mouth and dragged
her IN the kitchen, were we heard her. Her arms
were iujured in attempting TO keep HIM from hurting
her head and when she fell nc struck her on the legs
STATEMENT OF A CAR CONDUCTOR.
Peter Kuchrcr, the conductor OF the last car rom
Middle Village on Sunday night says that no passed
Gunscrs on the way down. about ten O'CLOCK or lew
minutes after The man Schmidt got on at that corner
anu rode to the stable where ne took transfer ticket
and continued on into Williamsburg
WHO SCHMIDT Is.
Schmidt Is a driver for Weber and Fuehrer brewers,
corner OF Graham avenue and Mcserole streets, Will
amsburg, AM this may possibly Clear him OF suspicion
unless IL Is proved that he walked back to East Will
amsburg, which he had just time TO do, aud commit
the decd
ANOTHER WOMAN IN THE CASE
A conductor one OF the North Second street cara
says that shortly after O'Clock he hailed when
near Gunser's, by woman VINO wus about to ISSUE
from hs Sso ae r ss
ana shouted .Nevar mlnd, she viii 60 down oy
the next carr Considerable Importance was attached
this circumstance. last evening, in the ncghbor-
hood, inasmuch as the man answers tho description
certaned that tins did return to her home
in Williamsburg until late yesterday morning. all
though she has family OF three young children she
will probably be important witness at the adjourned
inquest TO DO held to-day
ARREST OF THE ALLEGED MuRDERER
Pursuant Instructions Officer Fcigenbaum, OF the
Fifth precinct went TO No. Al johnson avenue aud
arrested William Schmidt the driver who was said to
be the last man in Guuser's saloon Schmidt who had
just returned from work. was allowed TO change his
clothes and then taken to the Fifth precinct station
house. George Gress. carpenter who had worked
Tor Gunser some time ago, and who was not ON the
best OF terms with him. was also arrested by the same
oicefat his residence No 50 Moore street, Williams
neighbor he was not out Of the house
All All na Ye viii be this
ing. HERALD reporter saw Schmidt in his cell III
tho station house after the Coroner had seen
him and examined bis shoes Tho nails IN
the heels Of the shoes and the size OF the
shoes, he thinks, will Ut the footprints in the
cellar The shoes Of tho barber, Michel. arc OF the
same SIZE but too much worn to it, When
asked by tho Coroner whore no SUNDAY no said
a. Gunscr's from which place he started O'Clock
T. ~, and came down by tho last car; that lie had
been singing with Tue Gunscr family aud a woman
named Liebe and man from Greenpoint called
together IN the car, OF which Pete kuehleI
conductor, and three young girls were also pas.
sengers He took transfer al the srobes but walked
thence TO his home. He aitcrward stated 10 the
porter that he out 10 Gunsers on Thursday and
Showed ansies sSe. 70 &C., a.
Gunser ordered the beer, and on Saturday he
delivered four quarter kegs to MIN. On Sunday. az
six O'Clock p A., after he had finished his stable
work, no out to how hc liked the beer. When
asked II he knew any ono who had threat
ened to injurc Gunser hc SAID the bar
he didn't think they would DO It. He added IN
conclusion that he was a married man. and his vile
could prove that he reached home on Saturday night
at eleven O'Clock, and remained there until he
work delivering beer at four O'Clock Monday
ing The suspicion points strongly toward this man
the murderer. most damaging testimony having been
discovered by the Coroner and District Attorney
D%ns 81 aev the Sr
Gunscr's niece, ANNE Smith, their servant girl
ana the man named Thomas who also in tho
bar Sunday night Their testimony goes to show
that the woman Licbe was OF loose character, who
came with Roslcrman and whilo iEcrc Schmidt tred
10 get away tho latter, and then delay her
she could not get the lust The girl smith SAID
that her aunt, Mrs. Gunser seemed afraid OF Schmidt
all evening" or as she expressed IT, made big eyes ut
him. When Schmiut let Gunser said he was coming
back again 10 stop all night and then her aunt started
again. About hall hour later the dog
In the YARD showed Signs OF uneaSlncSS
and a noise heard III the cellar at which her aunt
again .'made big eyesN and seemed afraid OF somc-
thing, clenchng her fists, &c They all went to bed,
however, and she awakened by her aunt calling
Tor ADAM stated Rumor that Schmidt
has on several occasions taken Mrs. Gunser
out Tor Il walk and the Coroner says she has already
told TWO different OF the Affair." that still
Developments are expected from the testimony.
Coroner Carroll says that money he found Sl2 IS
the person oil deceased, $40 III the money drawer
and the bureau one gold watch two silver watches
and all alrs. Gunscr's lcwciry intact