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The New York herald., 1877-07-26
WHO KILLED GUNSER?

GEORGE MICHEL, NOW INcARcERATED ON sUs-
MURDER.
George Michel who with Jacob Eisler, was arrested
by Brooklyn officers suspicion Of being . party TO
the murder OF John Gunser the East Williamsburg
saloon keeper, occupies q cell in the Court House
Hunters Point, awaiting further examination before
the Justice on Monday next Ho states that he knew
nolhiug OF the murder till the following morning;
when he went out 10 feed his pigs he was told by
neghboL Hc thep went to Gunser's and joined the
crowd who surrounded the house. He emphaticaly
declares he had been inside Gunser's mouse
years previous. Gunser built the house which his
family occupies, which led to quarrel over 1nan-
cia matters long time ago. Michel explains his incar
ceration tho work OF Mrs. Gunscr The murdered
man father openly accused Mrs. Gunser OF murderug
husband 10 Michel VINO repeated the story 10 the
neignbora This innamcd Mrs. GuDser. who threat
cned him fol SANDER On one OCCASION while
old Mr.. Gunser and others were in tho room where
',who do you think murdered your SONY" .'rhers
lies the murderer" replied the old man. Sxcitcdly
lifting tue bed clothes oil Mrs Gunser, but without
disturbing her.
HAMLET MoDERsIzED
A more important statement Is that some TWO
wceks ago Mrs. Gunsers Oldest stepson, August, be-
came excited during family discussion. Drawing a
revolver he fred three shots NJ his mother (Mr Gun
serl, declaring trat he would not live the same
house with . murdercss He intended killing her and
then committing suicide These facts are well known
to the residents OF Middle Village. Michel is cont
that Mrs. Gunser murdered her husband, but he
does not assign any reason He declares that he has
penty OF friends IN East Williamsburg who will stand
by him. the previous belief being that Mrs. Gunser
knows all about the murder. Michel Is apparently in
III health and is slightly nervous, but gave his state
ment the reporter IN straightforward and selfpo
scssed manner. During the past few days the officers
have succeeded IN obtaining some important evidence
winch. prudential reasons is for tho present with
hAlA frnn ma
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COURT CALENDARs-THIs DAY
BOND NEGoTIATORs ARRESTED.
SOME CLEVER DETECTIVE woRK-UNIoN PA
CIFIo BONDS AT FIFTY CENTS ON THE DOL

SOME CLEVER DETECTIVE woRK-UNIoN PA
cIFIo BONDS AT FIFTY CENTS ON THE DOL
LAR.
About week ago Captain Byrnes Of the Fifteenth
precinct received inform that person was try
ing to negotiate bonds Of the Pacific Railroad.
He found that Herman Norris German bartender, OF
o No 26o Greenwich street, was the man, and de-
tailed Onicsr DeNyss TO represent the "sucker."
Morris willing sell the bonds for seventy five
per cent DeNyse dressed himself In suitable clothes
and represented himself TO Morris as . Californian
who arrived in this city from Sacramento ubout two
weeks ago He said that he had about $40 0OO Of
which no willing TO spend $4,000 or 81, 600.
Morris jumped at the bait 80 temptingiy
held out TO him, hut told DeNyse that
the bonds in the possession OF a friend OF his
and asked DoNyse where he staying DeNyse
replied the Grand Central HOTEL In the m meantime
Captain Byrnes had partially impaired the case to the
manager OF the Grand Central Hotel and two rooms
apart the top floor, directly opposite each
other Morris then took DeNyse around the city aud
showed him the sights. at which DeNyse expressed
becoming surprise and delight The two rarted
OF Blsecker street ami Broadway, after makpg
au engagement TO meet on Monday last at the Grand
Central Hotel at four T. M. At the appointed
hour Morris and DeNyse mot according to their
arrangement The Captain aud Detectives Slevin and
Dolan had taken possession OF OF the rooms
The plan, however, mscarred as Morris said that
friend could bring the bonds that day. appointed
The following DAY or the transactt0n at which n0 he
would sell the bonds Tor fifty per OF their face
value DeNyse consented to the postponement On
the appearance OF Morris with bis friend, William
Hcckcr, the latter refused to go up stairs and told
DeNyse that he would have to 90 with
him to No. 81 East Thirteenth street when
the sale would be consummated. DeNyse
made an excuse to go up to his room
gavo the word to tho Captain and detectives Ii
then arranged that DeNysc should 20 with Morris
Hecker to the Indicated house, and shortly after
the Captain and detectives would follow and entcr by
the basem This plan worked charmngiy DeNyse
WI off wit he " 20 wait
or fifteen minutes, the others followed.
They entered through tho basement and
men wore, just IN time to see Hecker handing
the bonds to DoNyse Morris and HecKer were
srrcs ted and handcucd Hecker tainted and dropped
bed, but he revived by the application of
water, and both taken u tho Fifteenth precinct
police station and locKed up The bonds were ten
thousand dollar bonds Of the Pacific Railroad OF the
State oil Missouri, assuming to pay a dividend OF six
per cent annually at the Bank OF Comnerce In this
city. Tney numbered 792, 793, 794 1876, 1885, 797,
79S, 79S 500 and SOL.
The New York herald., 1877-07-26
THE COURTS.
Shares Of Infant Defendants in a
Partition Suit
QUIPS OF THE LAW.
important Decision Sustaining tho Law
of Copyright.
A FORGER,S FORLORN HOPE
QUIPS OF THE LAW.
A AFORGER's FORLORN HOPE

In the partition suit OF George Chesterman and
others vs. George c. Eyland and others, brought IN
1873 decree entered directing the whole OF tho
real estate be sold and that the shares OF the In
FAINT defendants should be deposited with the City
Chamberlain await the further order OF the Court
The CITY Chamberlain received for tho infants up
ward OF SIS, ,OO0 Ono of the children, having now
arrived at the age OF twenty one applied tor her share
The Chamberlain, is alleged, said he could not pay
IT, giving as = that her money, together with
the shares tho other children had been paid out to
other suitors and her moneys transferred to the ac
count OF eight bonds and mortgages held by the pres
ent Chamberlain. Some OF these mortgages are SAID
to OF doubtful value, and one 10 have been lore
closed and tho property bought in by Chamberlain
assessments Il is further charged, have been imposed
upon the property, which makes It very doubtful
whether anything will be realized out OF the
mortgage. Mr. Edward Brown, counsel for these IN
fants moved yesterday before Judge Wesbrook BRING
ing up question who Is TO sustain this loss, whcther
tho nfants shall lose their inheritance by no isult oil
hers or whether the present Chamberlain or his pre-
deccssor IN Office, Mr.. George W. hcl.ane, Is 10 DO
he i'd responsible her. On the part OF Messrs Lane
and Tappan asserted that at the time the moneys
were transferred to these bonds and mortgages thcy
were good tho depression In ths value Of the
securities is no fau.t OF tho ChamberaiG's. judge
Westbrook was quite clear that the present Chamber
lam 10 whom these securities werc transferred was
not responsible but reserved his decision AZ 10 the
liability OF tho prior Cham mberain.
The New York herald., 1877-07-26
A SWINDLING FIREMAN.
To rHE EDITOR OF THE HEKALD:-

To THE EDITOR OF THE HEkALD:-
Will your valuable paper please answer this ques-
ton' Last Thursday, July 49, by accident the huc in
the chimney in my room took lire. The Aremen came
and put it out. Last Saturday fireman came and
demanded Of IS Tor his trouble and threatened to
put In prison II II not paid I've days. am
but a tenant and only hire the room l can't how
can bo held liable. am poor woman, working hard
TO keep poverty and starvation from my door. 1t
would be Impossible for 10 pay S. The fright
Of the fire tho nsolence threats OF the
have made me TOO sick TO work and earn enough to
keep me Tor the lsst lew days. N. Mon.
The New York herald., 1877-07-26
A MODEL CONDUCTOR.
To THE EDrron OF THE HERALD

To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD
Yesterday l was passenger in car %, Eighth ave-
nue. line whom lady got In aud discovered she had
forgotten her change She went to get OF, when tho
conductor, in a most courteous manner, assured hcr
that it was "a right" and 10 allowed her to ride
How many OF conductors would have ordered
her out in most insoent way which case witnessed
In Belt a few wcoSs ago. think the railroad
companies could offer creator luxury 10 passengers
than hire conductors ot refinement aud good breed
ing, OF whicn tho young man In the above mentioned
Car Is one Of minority. DESlDERATUM.
The New York herald., 1877-07-26
A VERY SERIOUS ACCUSATION

SEQUEL TO THE CHESTER FIRE-A MERCHANT
ACCUSED OF COMPLETELY.
MIpDLxrowS, N. Y, July 25, 1871
Recent disclosures IN connection with the nre which
destroyed $4,000 worth Of property In the town oil
Chester night OF July 4, OH which over $500
insurance has been paid Indicate that the ncendiary
was Frank W. Clark, junior member OF the hrm OF
Jcnal q. Clark A son, In whose store the hre
originated The son had charge OF the store, and goods
brought into the town by young Clark at night have
bccn identified as pclng IN the store before the fire.
Tho insurance on tho store has not yet been PAID
Public opinion Ia Chester acquits the father OF any
complioty In the matter
The New York herald., 1877-07-26
OUR COMPLAINT BOOK.

[NorE.-Letters intended for this column must be
accompanied by tho writer's full name and address 10
insure attention. Compainants who are unwilling to
comply with this rule simply waste timein writing
Write on only one side oil the papeE-ED. HEnALnl
The New York herald., 1877-07-26
BAD MELIES.

Adagie Daboza had alteration late on Tuesday
nlgnt with George McAc aud his wife Lizzie Mclic, at
No. 10 Roosevelt street. during which both tho laltr
stabbed Daboza several times In his arms aud body.
Dabozas wounds were dressed at tue Chambers street
Hospital, and tnc assails nts were arrested.
The New York herald., 1877-07-26
ETHIOPIAN FIGURES.
To THE EDfroR q

To TIE EDITOR or rHE HERALD
would ask. in the name OF outraged decency, what
the police about that they encourage 10y toerat
ng) the violation Of law In allowing crowds OF dock
oacrs to use the slip at Fulton Market a. bathing
establishment, exposing themselves nude TO the pass
ing hundreds Of ladies' and children on their way 10
Harlem and Fulton ferry boats? NODESrY.
The New York herald., 1877-07-26
A DANGEROUS DOG.

To THE EDITOR or HsRALD:-
wish to call the attention OF the dog catchers TO
large and dangerous dog, without muzzle or string.
following sometimes butcher baker boy. both OF
whom take particular delight seeing the dog kin pet
cats II may he seen on any evening at about nine
O'Clock crossing Ninth avenue and going up Thirty
street, especially on Saturdays KYN0
The New York herald., 1877-07-26
HINT TO PROFESSOR CHANDLER.

TO THE EDITOR OF dKR1LD.-
Since neither the Board OF Health nor the police
seem to be able or willing TO suppress nuisances, tue
writer is forced to appeal to the HERALD for aid Can
nothing be done to put stop to the disgusting and
unhealthy practice OF swill gathering the public
streets in the day timer At present swill
Lafayette place and East Fourth every morning
at breakfast time Barrels Of sour and fermented swil
taken from No. II Lafayette place. from The Hotel
Espahol and other houses and emptied into just
al time when the streets crowded with people.
The stencil is sckening and disgusting. II swill must
disposed Of In this manner lot 10 taken away At
midnight Will Professor Chandler. OF the Board Of
Health TO that the swll man remanded TO his
placer 7.
The New York herald., 1877-07-26
AN UPTOWN FRoo POND.

To TEE EDrroR or THE HERALD
Will you please call tho attention Of the proper
authorities to the frog pond In Sylvan piaoe' When
l2lst street was paved tho threw the gravel
stones therc thus booking the passage 10 the sewer
and leaving water enough after be unhealthy.
w. h l..
The New York herald., 1877-07-26
ONE OF THE FINEST POLICE IN THE WORLD.

ONE OF THE FINEST POLICE IN THE WORLD.
To TIKI EDIroR OF THE HERALD:-
Tuesday evening, while eisurely walking homo from
business, my attention called hre In Prince
street, between Mercer and Greene. With friend Of
nine I walked to the corner Of Mercer and Prince
streets and quietly looked on. When the fire
thought that In few minutes could pass to take
tho Broadway car in Greene street. Seven eight
police officers standing in group front OF the
liquor store tho corner One OF the toughest and
brutal looking Of them, No. S97, came toward
and showed me IN way not at ali necessary. saying
there was no necessity tor his showing me so bruially
that / would have gone just as well at
onIy lisis roushsr tann the nrst time. told him
again not 10 abuse me SO or would report hm at
headquarters. Thereupon he seized me with both
hands ana showed mo with all his buli strength Tor
can't call him anything else. Alter the last act he
turned round again. joining the officers, who laughed
heartily. thinking he had done heroic act. myself
think he deserves leather modal. which no doubt
could easily bo subscribed Tor by the indignant and
dsgus sed crowd who witnessed his bravery. Is thers
guardian Of the peace or Is suoh brutality to DO t0
Grated In . city ike Now York; Z. M.
HOW TWO DOLLARS WERE CHANGED INTO ONE
To THE EDITOR or THE HERALD
Your compliant Book" yesterday contains . letter
on sCounterfcits the Street Cars'' which tempts
10 expose = still outrageous swindle. week
ago yesterday morning handed a two dollar bill to
conductor oil the Central line, North Hudson
County Horse Car Company, rather than delay HIM
whilo searching Tor some small change which l could
not readily And; but friond Of mne objected 10
changing tho bili and having some eightcent tickets
gave for dvecent fare and directed the conductor
10 return the bill He had 1t IN his hand not more
than thirty minutes when he handed one back rolled
up similarly, ana l, not suspccting any swindlc,
pocKecd IT, Soon after leaving The car had
10 use the 81 but found 1t to be 81 There could
mistake on my part, as had no other bill Of any
demon nation. wrote to the conductor, not wiing
10 expose him. but he insisted that he returned tho
identical BILL though ne had several others In his hand
A. The time appealed TO the superintendent on tho
advice 0t an employe az the Hoboken ferry, who
represented tho conductor as Old and honest one,
though mot particularly bright'-not smart enough
to play that sharp trick intentionally have wan ed
since Friday Tor reply, though enclosing postage
stamp and telling him would ca IT his Office for
answer. Can hold out no longer. must 'strko," Z"
tool IL conductors steal enough IRON passengers
TO make ends meet they may ideal gently" with the
companIes-quito an economical arrangement Tor the
latter whose only terror exposure 10 public opinion
j. l..
The New York herald., 1877-07-26
ANTHONY j. OLIVER.

Anthony J. onver. au old and respected resident
Of the Fourth ward, ded yesterday afternoon al his
residence No. SO Roosevelt street, In the thrtyeRhth
year of his age. In ls4o, soon after hts birth his
parents removed to this country from Ireland and
made New York city their placo Of residence. Ho
received a common school education, and for three
years was a student at ST. Johns College, Fordhsm
Young Oliver began life as = baker, entering his
iatners store, winch for many years we'll known
~ the residents OF the east side.
The New York herald., 1877-07-26
SIMON JOSEPH, MERCHANT AND PnnANrHno-
PIsr

Mr.. Simon Joseph, the head Of the widely known
firm oil Joseph Brothers. OF swan street, London, died
at his residence Grosvenor House, In that city,
22d inst, In his sixty ninth year. Besides being tho
largest fur merchant In England with branches tho
United States and Canada, nc was prominent men,
ber OF the Hebrew community He belonged TO the
Jewish Council, was the founder Of the Manche ester
HeUfew Congregation as well the Jewish schools
that city be,ongcd 10 tue Board OF Deputies took
leading part 10 The gove nncnt OF schools cnaritca
In the county OF surrey and cry OF London. lie was
well known as persistent champion 0f civil and reli-
gous liberty and had much TO do with the
OF Jews to the British Parliament MIR. Simon Joseph
will be greatly regretted by those OF his and
creed and also by all who within tho widespread
circle Of his benevolence and unostenstous charx.
The New York herald., 1877-07-26
THE EXCHANGE sALEsnooM.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD
have complaint TO mako that this city, State or
general government correct But being frequently
q referee foreclosure sales Of real estate, wish
complain of that damp dismal and lily ventilated Gel
lar at No. Ill broadway, designated the Exchange
Salesroom. 1t is shame that the real estate auction
business, now ono OF the important transacted.
should have to be done In that miserable place. The
stock brokers, Chamber OF Commerce and Produce
Exchange each have their own room worthy oil haoi-
tat,on. Why cannot the auct0neers make a move and
have theirs?
In conclusion let say that the HERALD reports OF
rca estate looked upon wo worthy
OF the paper and that reflection is intended upon
the proprietor Of tho Exchange Salesroom tMr For
low) and his right hand man, Peter both OF whom
exceedingly polite and do everything in their power
to make everybody happy. REFEREE
The New York herald., 1877-07-26
EXCURSIONS.

EXCURSIONS.
GRxND EXCURSION 10 NEwPoRT.
" TWO DOLLARS.
NO CHARGE FOR BIRTHS
JARRETT PALMER's SECOND NID>UMMER rkIf
will leave o the splendid steamer
GRANITE STATE.
on SATURDAY AFTERNOON next, July ~
New York early Monday morning SLOWING an
entire day At the MOST FASHIONABLE WATERING
PLACE IN THE WORLD.
The CIR MITE STATE will leave pier - (Peck sip) East
River. at 5k T. NJ. on SATURDAY.Ju ~
The superb steamer has excellent sleeping accommoda-
tions 800 tickets will be limited TO that
NO CHARGE FOR BERTHs.
MEALS and REFRESHMENTS in abundance At reason
able prices can be obtained AT THE REsrAURANT on
FARE Tor the round trip. including berth, 81
TICKETS can be had At RuLLMAN'S. Ill broadway
next to Trinity Church, and tho once OF the NEW
tnkK TRANSFER co. 944 Broadway. near I'D St, where
MOONLIGHT ON THE HUDSON, v.orru Doc,
NEXT FRIDAY EVENING JULY 81.
PLYMOUTH ROCK.
tho largest handsomcst and best appointed excursion
scaiIv decorated. will make charming bv moonlight
romantic Hudson River. returning 70 the city before
THE SUPERB MARINE BAND
THE POPULAR MADRIGAL BOYS.
THE MOZART GLEE CLUB,
ARTHUR BENT. the renowned Cornes;
THE GREAT CHIME OF CATHEDRAL BELLS. &C.. Ac,
will contribute TO the wonderful array Of musical "ae
Boat wilt leave pier /. North River at soelock, and
the foot Of 22d North river ut 80 O'Clock
FAKE ~ ~,
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r,rsuING BANKs-EvERY DAY ExcErT MONDAY

-
IA Esr POINT OK NBwyURG DAILY tbXCEPr
w Sundays)Take regular Albany Line return by down
Round tickets vt excursion ratea soc Day Line adj
vestisemsnt
The New York herald., 1877-07-26

Ar-W ROUTE 10 CDNEI ISLAND AND LOCUST
IN Or on md after ~ DAY June IL the steamboat
AkhOwsMIrii Will leave West I'D 1t. 10 A. VI 4. Ar. VI
Leroy ST. 10 NJ. 40 4:iO T.. w.. Franklin st. 10 10
A NJ. 20 Z. NJ er 10 Ner,h niyer. ~ :oA NJ.
I.3O 80 p NJ returning IL U A. NJ. 80, l.. VI.
steamboat MINNIE X ChILDS leaves West 22d st..
s45 A. N, II 40 a. NJ. 3f NJ Leroy 81, & 80 A NJ,
III 80 A. NJ. $40 r. "; ftsnkn ST., 9OJ A. NJ ~ NJ,
~ r. NJ per l3 North River ol5 A.. NJ, II 40 r NJ.
40 NJ returning 10 80 A. NJ 80 r. NJ 80 L. NJ
FARE, &c. EXCURSION TICKET. 4oC.
connsetIng with railroad for Cables and Middle Island
hotes Dayh Park.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1877-10-06

* 1t is fidelity that ful6ls our
VOWS, performs duty and receives the
reward Of the faithful. Temperance
workers, does the cause look dark
and are YOU almost alone-only about
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to, in wholesome food, fresh air and
exercise, cheerful company the offices
of benevolence, and such other ply
steal and moral species of excitement
as are friendly to the health of the
system, and the vigor and serenity
of the mind, and are mover followed
by undue depression, nor by regret.
Various means have been proposed
to wean an individual from habits of
drunkenness, particularly by adding
to the liquor, drunk by him, certain
nauseating, or disgusting drugs: but
little good has, however, been in this
manner effected--moral means. par
ticularly the influence TO society, as
soon as this can be enlisted in favor
of entire abstinence from the use of
I'll Intoxicating drinks. are calculated
. produce much more decided. ex-
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venting drunkenness. and reclaiminp
those already addicted to it.
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a circular direction. His feelinos
and perceptions are blnnted and at
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faulty is produced. All these SWIM
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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1877-10-06

DR.. Mudd n Candidate.

New YORK. Sept. 27.-The Worlds
Baltimore special says DR.. Samuel A.
Mudd, the physician who attended Wilkes
Booth and set his leg after Linceln's assas-
sination, and was afterwards sentenced to
Dry Tortugas, and pardo1ed by President
Johnson. has been nominated to the legis-
lature by the Democrats of Charles county,
MARYLAND