The New York herald., 1879-01-05
NEW YORK HERALD SUNDAY JANUARY s. se-oUADRUPLE

telling him that he had been prevailed upon to run
away, but he anxious TO return to his old place
and work faithfully for him. on the morning OF the
murder Schultz called upon him at his place III East
Fifteenth street. and it was there agreed that lie should
return to his old employer on the 10th INST. saw
nothing of him that day; next heard that
his old employer had been murdered; Schultz used
to carry his money in black pocketbook; also in a
yellow book, and his valuable papers in package
tied with strings; the gold was kept IN Dag when
was locked in large trunk; witness then denied the
state went made by Buchholz. that he had told him
about the old mans pistols.
RoHEs TESTIMONY.
Victor Rohe, the next witness asked permission or
the jury to make a statement. He found fault with
the sensational report in morning paper in regard
to his wife, and trusted that his business reputation
should not be smirched by careless reports III con-
nection with this He then testified that Buch
holtz ut time asked him to place $50 for him in
New York bank but as some of the banks were not
in such excellent condition at the time he soon re-
turned the amount TO him Buchholtz had told him
once that he had difficulty with Schultz. when the
old man went for his pistol, and Buchholtz put his
hand on his arm, asking him what he meant; Buch-
hotz subsequently, bought pistol in the Bowery AZ
he had been warned that the people of Norwalk knew
about Schulte's money. and they might be attacked
of these days In conclusion witness stated that
Mrs. Rohe would come to Norwalk to testify when
ever she wanted.
THAT AWFUL NIGHT SCENE.
Mr.. Dellazon Allen, who lives about seventy five
rods from Mr.. Schultes place. described the excite
ment near there on the night OF the murder; wit
and Mr.. Dingee got a lantern and waited for
one approaching and found Buchholtz leaning with
his head on the fence. growing piteously; thought
he would faint; wanted to KNOW now seriously Qe
was hurt when he alitte scratch under his left
ear and blood his cheek all then went along the
dark path; Bnchholtz was about ten feet ahead when
they reached Schultes body; Buchholtz said, 'Mein
oolt Mein Ciott he is dead!' he had pistol in his
hand and told him to be careful with it.
BucaHoLTz's OR scHULTEs PISTOL?
Samuel warng here testified that the pistol which
fell from Buchholtzs pocket at the time he came in
the house picked up by him and kept in his (wit
Buchholtz, upon being recalled fatty contradicted
this witness, stating he had his own pistol in his
pistol belonging to Schultz which are three spots
of blood was here shown him and he said, ~ never
had that pistol in my possession
Mr.. Olmstead-Did you not throw this pistol over
the fence in the open lot?
Buchholtz--No, sir; had my pistol; had
given it to Waring that evening, but got it back
from him.
Mrs. waring mother of Samuel said she told her
son put Buchholtzs pistol in his pocket when he
fell in her house. and her son did 80.
Mr.. Olmstead-Now. Buchholtz, don't you remem-
ber that you had this pistol (schultes) instead Of
your own that night?
Buchholtz-No, sir.
Mr.. Allen. upon being recalled, said he could not
tell exactly which pistol Buchholtz held in his hand
The further investigation here adjourned till
tomorrow morning when Mrs. Rohe will be exam
ined Other witnesses are being hunted up for the
purpose OF showing that the German land owner
the victim OF conspiracy concocted since his
return to this country in October last. Officer Hal
leck who has been exceedingly active in this is
believed to be the track of some foreigners who
will be wanted before the case is closed
BUCHHOLTZ LOCKED UP.
Immediately after tip adjournment State Attorney
Olmsead proceeded to court and obtai led u regular
for the arrest of William Buchhoz, charging
him with being concerned in the murder of Johann
Schultz. This movement created considerable
prise, in far the accused had willingly
dered himself the day after the murder, attended
regularly all sessions Of the jury and had perempto
ry refused counsel because, he said he had moth
ing to conceal, and would take of his case.
Mr.. Charles b. Stson, the foreman of the jury,
having charge of the box containing the loaded
pistols and other deodanda found in the open lot the
warrant was handed to Officer Dayton who took the
accused in charge and placed him i'll the lookup The
State Attorney subsequently stated to your cor
respondent that he considered it his duty to keep
Buchholtz in a safe place.
ABOUT THE OLD MANS MONEY.
It is stated to-day that 5000 marks, known to have
been in possession OF Mr.. Schultz but not on his
body, have not yet been accounted for. There is
disposition among the administrators to convert all
of Schultes foreign specie and bank notes now in
the Second National Bank of Norwalk into Ameri-
can money! and of the banks officers proceeded to
New York to-day to conclude negotiations in regard
to these funds Mayor Quintard, one OF the admin
istrators, stated that tins action taken to
increase their responsibility but the amount, some
what over $40 00O would remain in the bank without
interest until duly authenticated agents should ap-
pear the matter off their hands 1t is under
that the German Consul will soon be i'll poses
sion of the proper power of attorney from the MUIR
dered mans brother in Germany as to enable him
to relieve South Norwalk of this pecuniary burden.