The New York herald., 1879-02-11
THE SCHULTZ MURDER.
Conclusion of the Investigation at
South Norwalk
VERDICT OF THE CORONER'S JURY.
Buchholtz Held on the Charge of
Guilty knowledge"
INTERESTING LETTERS FROM GERMANY

SOUTH NoRwALK. Conn. Feb. 10. 1S79
After weeks of careful research and investigation
the jury which was empanelled on the 2Sth OF De-
camber last to ascertain all the circumstances and in
cidents surrounding the brutal murder of the
wealthy miser Schultz have at last finished their
labors by declaring that Buchholtz tho servant is
cognizant all the facts connected with this crime
At the opening of this mornings session Mr.. Charles
+. Bollman, of New Haven. the prisoners counsel.
who had previously insisted upon his right to
actively represent his client before coroners
jury, produced copy of the New York HERALD OF
January &C. showing that in the of Madden, the
murdered sailor. the accused smith represented
by three lawyers. The report showed. he contended
that thcy permitted TO make predatory re-
marks to the jury before evidence was
taken; that thew were there throughout the
inquest and enabled to guard the interests of
their client. Furthermore. after the verdict had
been rendered they caused the jury to change the
phraseology Of their verdict. He desired to know
whether this was one Of the precedents upon which
the States Attorney relied for insisting that pris-
oners counsel had no rights which the prosecution
was bound to respect
The States Attorney-These three New York law
gers must have away with that coroner jury.
Mr. Bolman-That is just what you trying to
do in this case
BLOODY FOOTPRINTS IN scHULTE's PARLoR.
The examination of witnesses being resumed Mr..
Alanson Allen. neighbor Of the murdered man.
recalled. He testified that on the night Of the mur
der. when coming back from the woods, being ac-
companied by Mr.. Dingee, Buchholtz, Samuel Waring
and his grandson. they walked along the footpath to
Schulte's house; while near the stone wall they
found a bundle; Buchholtz Waring picked it up;
witness asked what it when he was told that it
was their property; Buchholtz took the bundle and
fha ste in he of
witness returned to his own house. and after the
lapse of time returned to Schultes house. accom-
panied only by his grandson; Mrs. Waring (the house
keepe- showed witness some blood stains the floor
they were in the form of q footprint; witness
sure he saw clear footprint OF bloody stains;
Buchholtz had then gone with others to Norwalk to
notify the authorities but had not yet returned e
had been at home, however,. When witness
the body at the place in the woods where the murder
had been committed, he himself stepped into pool
Of blood but did not believe that the
house came from him; these bloody footprints led
from the door to the middle of the room; witness
also by the light of his lantern. blood stains
of the of ten cent pieces stone wall before
the body was carried home; when in the Schultz
house witness had conversation with Mrs. Waring
In regard to the bundle picked up by Buchholtz and
left On the back steps; the bundle smeled IL it
contained hams.
1t will be remembered that the murdered man is
three bottles of Rhine wine and two hams or shoul
ders-the wine was i'll satchel and the hams
packed up in q paper bundle. The authorities here
appear to be at q loss to know where schultz pur-
chased these things Notwithstanding the fact that
they have instituted careful inquiries in regard to
considerable delay during hs stay in New York that
afternoon.
LETTERS RECEIVED FROM GERMANY.
After Mr.. Aliens testimony had been concluded
the states Attorney called Mr.. Charles Hing the
stand the young man who at the outset of the in
York by his over-zealous attempt to secure the at
tendance OF Mrs hohe It was claimed in Norwalk
indiscreet in New York ut the time. he has done
toward unraveliing the mysteries connected with
this than all the other detectives officially
ployed by the State. Mr.. Hing laid before the jury
. letter written in GERMANY received by Buchholtz
from his sister. 1t will be remembered that the prs
ouer claims to have received $3.50 from his sister
since his arrival in this country, thus accounting
he ststed for the large amount OF money in his pos
this sister read before the jury to-day throws some
light ON this subject
MY DkAa BRornER-Afer long waiting received your
In New York We have always continued to think Of you
s BE-
e Changed be With fate ssA1S ~
mot s ss os but may Dc FOR
We cannot sorry say. comply with your request
90 send you money wewoald ha' told telegraph
but that would have been too expensive We have also
mot find something to occupy yourself with in New York
sl the yellow fever has entirely abstsd n the south
knows you there don't know how are situated
II could would help you would do il al once and 50
would also Berthold; but unfortunately are hot in
The writer here wrtcs about family affairs and about
1assraa With eDiea Ds ViS,Ts' ras and
BE ever & dssi & and DO & you utmost to gs along
peace and happiness. Your loving sister. J0HANNAH
After the reading of the above letter, which was
fhf rfn nf
Mr.. konie, representative OF the German press in
New York. Mr.. Hing submitted another letter
written by one Dorothea Karge, who informs Buch-
hotz that she has given birth to child which
bles him considerably The letter is full of endear-
ing terms and overhowing with affection for tho
prisoner.
Both of these letters were taken by Officer Berger
out of Buchholns trunk in schulte's home at Roton
Hill, and, At the conclusion OF their reading the
State y Attorney announced that he had tcs-
timony TO offer. Coroner Craw then instructed the
jury carefully go all the evidence. deliberate
without passion and he would be in readiness during
the afternoon to receive their verdict
ANOrIfRR CONTEST BETWEEN COUNSEL
just a. the jury about withdraw Mr. Ran
dali c. smith, one OF the counsel for the defence, de-
}nanded the right to be present In the jury in
so far he saw that the States Attorney to be
OH hand.
AIR. olnistcad-1 have been invited by the jury to
be present and assist them in their deliberations
Mr.. smith-rhs is most unusual proceeding.
This man, Buchhoitz, has been arrested q bench
before the jury has rendered verdict.
The usual way is for jury hand in their evidence
10 the States Attorney who then act upon ii but in
this case the States Attorney has caused the OF
Buchhotz. and he has not even had q preliminary
examination. His hands arc tied. he has been
locked up IN Bridgeport. His mouth Is gagged. be-
cause hs Is stranger ia the land and does not speak
the English language. 1t Is evident me that the
States Attorney is determined to convict this man
OF crime that Is certain death to him. All come
here for Is to that this foreigner shall have fair
play aud be protected while soil by the broad
mantle of justice; that is all we ask.
Mr.. Olmstead--I did not ask to be present at the
deliberations of the jury only requested to be
on hand.
The foreman of the jury here announced, through
Coroner Craw, that the jury had determined to get
along without the presence Of the States Attorney,
thus excinding the prosecution ~ well as the de-
fence from their deliberations.
EXCITED GERMANS.
While the jury were out several groups of persons,
among whom were numerous excited Germans, m
sisted that BuchholL was quite innocent, New
York Tcuton reinarkng that he knew that Buchholtz
would on his trial be able to prove an alibi. Then
again il stated that German saloon keeper had
disappeared from New York the day after the
murder, ana that the determination TO pun
fal Hucb for a I'M