The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-03-12
THE SHOOTING oFJtCK STR Uss.
a Case Pull or Myserics-Perry Sent 20
rrI.on for tive Gears.

In the trial Of Samuel F. Perry Of 400 West
Forty third street accused Of shooting Charles
II. Doraues. alias jack Strauss" In the bar
room at l 1877 Broadway on the evening Of tho
nth OF January. James Peck. the proprietor OF
the barroom at 397 Broadway. testified that
Dorauss was intoxicated and cross when he
entered tho barroom. Dorauss looked toward
Perry and several friends who were talking
pleasantly near the bar. lie asked them to
drink. but only ono of them. Michael Costello.
accepted tho invitation. Dorauss complained
that his glass Of ale was stale, though 1t had
just been drawn. Dorauss became angry. and.
to pacify him. he turned to draw moro ale. just
then he heard two pistol shots. He turned
quickly and saw Dorauss fall to the floor. Perry
and his friends werc quitting the barroom
At about 10 o'clock on the evening Of the 9Th OF
January Dorauss and atall man entered the
barroom. Perry and some friends were nenr
the har. Tho tall man with Dornuss pointed a
revolver at Perry saying. f4nr'e one oi rink
- head" John Jordan. one OF Perry's
friends. Rrasped tho pistol and wrenched ii out
called out To Perry: Sam you'd better get out
OF here II you want 10 save your lifeI" Perry
ran out Dorauss and the tail man followed
him. A moment alterward james Brown,
brother OF the tall man, ran in and took the
revolver from Jordan. At that moment Dorauss
ca led: Come here JimW James Brown io-
lowed Dorauss out Of the barroom. Then the
witness heard pistol shot near the door OF the
:" Did not Capt Williams tell you" asked Mr.,
Purdy. in reorganization, that IL you did
not testify against Perry he would drive you
q knowthat be sent word to me TO appear in
the Jefferson Market Police Court" Peck an
swercd. hesitatingly and he added that
must not fail to be there"
Police Surgeon f. L. Roy satterlee testified
that Dorauss was wounded Ia the right breast
and on the left shoulder. Dorauss's life was
probably saved 10y the thickness OF his clothing
Capt. Williams testified that when HI arrested
pocket. CAPTAIN Perry said. it's no use
taking that revolver. It's not the one shot
| from . friend and would like 10 return 1t to
him. m get youthc revolver that shotstrauss
" Are you the Capt Williams" Mr.. Purdy in
| quired, whose precinct was intrudcd upon the
| other day by agents OF DIR. Crosby's Society for
the Prevent on of Crime.a private corporation'
| supported 10y the gifts OF private Individuals
| who freed II from some OF the disorderly houses
that you, u paid officer Of the law, sworn to do
your full duty, had not suppressed Laugh
Capt. wiliams's face flushed a deep red and
! his eyes blazed. He appeared TO be about 10
make n hot answer, but Mr.. Bell interpOsed an
| objection. Judge Gildersleeve ruled that Capt.
| Williams need not answer The prosecution
For the defence Michael Hines. shoemaker, Of
| 1899 Broadway, testified that Perry ran into his
| shop at about 10 o'clock on the evening OF the
| Sth inst Perry was very much excited. lie sat
| down. and said that he wanted to have his
measure taken for q, pair OF shoes. But he
! upon the sidewalk DOrauss and tall man
caught hold OF him; Dorannss held the tall man.
| hat. and then the latter bucked' Perry with
his bare head Then James Brown ran up to
the STRUGGLING mep and pointed a rey2y TEd a,
| Perry broke away and ran. 90
Frederick Paulling dealer In horses. testified
that when Perry said TO Dorauss. In the bar
! room at 1897 Broadway. on the evening OF the
| 18th Of January, | think that you came here u
| assassinate me. Dorauss replied. Well. wha
! II did p and. stepping back. put his hand be-
| hind him toward his pistol pocket, 49,, .
Michael Costello. alias Strong Armed Mike.
corroborated Paulling rs to this menacinl
movement on Dorauss part
Under cross-oXamination he testified that 81
he saw this movement he looked toward tn
door He saw the shadows OF two men outlined
then became " embarrassed not afraid-an,
ran ont ~ the barroom. His embarrassment
lasted until he turned the corner OF Thirty
ninth street loud aughterl
This is not the nrst shooting ARRAY In whicl
you have been concerned 2" Mr.. Bell asked.
No. sir" was Strong Armed Mixes re
ply. | appear TO be the victim OF circum
Stances. Wherever 20 some one is shot
You were a witness for the defence In tn
trial Of Joe Coburn for shooting an officer. an
ia six other shooting cases r
Yes sir. As say people will DO it whereve
You have been something OF boxer, I he
set-to with keddy. the Blacksmlth 2"
Well" Strong-A Armed Mike" answcre
coolly. Reddy and / had a Little iracas. lSpori
n desperate fight in which Rcddy, the Black
smith" was used up.l
The jury deliberated for two hours. The
convicted Perry OF an assault with intent To d
bodily harm. tho least offence charged in III
indictment. Judge Gildersleeve sentenced hiI
10 State prison for Ave years.