The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-01-23
SOME QUEER COMPLICATIONS.
A Robbery OF $4,000. n Fight. and an Enor'
10 n Ala Out a Case Of Insanity.

TO ~ ake Out Case OF Insanity
Christian Berghauser OF Isl Prospect
place BROOKLYN, was on trial In the General
Sessions yesterday on charge OF stealing about
$1,000 from Urban Kncer. proprietor OF the
cider factory at 274 East Houston street. on the
Sd instant Uncommon attention was given 10
tho case on account Of the apparent intention OF
Bcrghausers lawyer to obtain an acquittal upon
the plea OF insanity.
Mr. Kneer testified that late on the afternoon
Of the 81 inst. he received about $4,000 from a
Mr.. Schlafer and that. as he intended to use II
In paying of mortgage. he did not deposit 1t
in bank. II was wrapped up In newspaper.
and he put II on cigar box on shelf behind
the bar. Early in the evening Berghauscr en-
tered the saloon. and there was n pleasant chat.
Mrs. Knoer retired to rear room. and then
Bcrghausor asked Mr.. knecr for glass Of cider.
MIR. Kneer went down to tho cellar. filed n
pitcher with cider. and returned To the saloon.
Bcrghauser. was not there. Then Mr.. Knecr
but did not find t. Hoinformed the police. and
set out for Bcrghauser's home in Brooklyn.
John r. Stucke. ilshmonger OF 20 Wy,he ave;
out his lights. and when no was about To- lock
his doors. on the evening Of the Sd inst. Berg
hnuscr entered. Bcrghnuser pressed his hat,
seemingly containing something that he wished
70 conceal. against his breast. with both hands.
Berghauser said. milay that some boys had
seen him counting some OF his money. with
which he intended to. buy house Then he
bunk notes and checks. Mr.. Stucke. supposing
that Berghauser had wrongfully got possession
q, the money! Turned the KEY IN the only d2ce
officer.
Detective o'Connor testified that when he ar
rested Berghauser the latter told him that he
had taken the money from Urban Kneer OF East
Houston street. and when pressed for the num-
Hn "a hot ha had tuk aro
Of the money for Mr.. Knccr, and was glad that
i was safe, Detective OConnor brought Berg
hauscr to this city, and Berghauser pointed out
the part OF the shelf behind Mr.. Kneor's bar
whereon lay the cigar box from which no took
the package
Sergeant Brennan Of the same precinct testi-
He'd that whom Berghauser was arraigned be-
fore the desk in the station he had a Wild look.
and answered questions vaguely. and sprang
away from the desk whenever Detective Doom
n9rs grasp was relaxed.
DR.. BENT Of 60 Second avenue testified that
he has attended Berghauser for several all
ments within the last few years. ana that his
patient has shown signs Of mental alteration,
B"rghauser testified that he had no mind "
abou; the money. He remembers being in Mr..
himself in williaPisl urgh. But he has no
recollection rs to what he may have done in .he
saloon, or rs To how lie got 10 BROOKLYN.
BerRhausers lawyer said that rs he had
derived from the testimony the opinion that
Bcrehauscr had no criminal intent he would
call no more Witnesses. He would submit the
case. subject 10 Judge Gildcrsleeve's charge
, Assistant District Attorney Russell joined in
the submission.
Judge Gilderslccvc, reserving his charge ad-
Journgd the trial until to-day.
>. \ collateral case was hoard In Essex Market
rolire Court Yesterday. IL appears that after
hnrrr had recovered his money. the recon-
pcnsing OF Siuctr was in order. knccr gracious
~ gay him ~. ana sail h" would talk with his
vii" about Il further reward. subsequently he
sent word to Stuckc that he would give him a
present II receipts were good tn" week follow
INK The robbery. Siurkc thought no more ~ il
until Mon NY night when. with his friend Nh
ltt y la.f
hul. Tho two visited kneer. and kn"cr with
som" hesitation cgNr Suckr -. saying that $40
was good reward for his services N r"coVcr.
lng the s3.uoO. Stuck" thought that 500 would
be- nearer tho mark. Hot words followed. and
there was light. tn" police entered the place
held Stuckc in $500