New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-12-05
CUT BY "SILVER DOLLAR"
THE NOTORIOUS SMITH ATTACKS A RIVAL
BARROOM-KEEPER
HE HAD AN OLD GRUDGE AGAINST a. J. GLOl-
STEIN AND WENT TO HIS PLACE WELL
"PRIMED" WITH LIoUoR-ATTACKs
THE PROPRIETOR WITH A KNIFE
AND BREAKS CONSIDER
ABLE GLASSWARE
TAKEN INTO
CUSTODY.


c. s. Smith, better known as silver Dollar
Smith, Tammany Alderman from the lid Dis
trict. but defeated for reelection on November
by Christian Goetz. Republican, must have
grown env.ous Of the reputation won by his Wig
wan brother, Police Justice Paddy" Diver, as
barroom brawler and tough. At early hour
yesterday morning SILVER Dollar" got roaring
drunk at his own gin MILL at No "a Essex-st,
and remembered that he had an old score to set
tie with another rumseer named August j.
Glostein. whom he regarded as business rival.
Shortly before Election LAY, while making his
canvass for reelection. Smith having learned
that Goistein supporting Goetz attacked
Glostein In the Essex Market Police Court and
kicked him in the side The affair was smoothed
over, but silver Dollars' resentment against
Glostein still ranked in his manly breast
Silver Dollar" drank heavily on Monday night
and before a. m. yesterday he had reached
frame OF mind which made the licking" of some
body necessary to his perfect enjoyment of lfe
Recalling his trouble with Glostein, he started
for the iatters place not far off. at No. 354 Grand
St Glostein. who lives his rumshOp with
his family. was about going 10 bed when Smith
reached there with n choice collection of drunken
ruffians. who had been assisting him in his de-
bauch Drinks were ordered all round. but the
bartender John Duyster. did not serve them
quick enough to suit silver Dollar" and he be-
gan 10 bawl for G.osiein, emphasizing his de-
mand that the proprietor appear by hurting
water pitcher and several cuspidors at the bar
tenders head In quick succession.
Smiths missiles missed their mark. but their ex-
ecution among the bottles and glassware back
OF the bar was terrific.
GOES FOR HIM WITH A KNIFE.
Hearing the disturbance and the smashing Of
glassware Glostein came hastily upon the
scene. not stopping to put on again his coat
waistcoat or shirt He found that Smith had
demolished half the outfit Of the bar and was
threatening Duyster with obliteration. on see
TX Goistein. Smith shouted: Here's the -
-" and producing knife with
two and half inch b.ade made savage assault
on the proprietor Gloistein ran behind the bar
followed by Smith. desperate struggle ensued,
during which Goistein succeeded in getting pos
session Of the knife but not until his hand had
been badly cut and one Of the arteries severed.
Believing that Silver Dollar" meant to Kill
him. Gl0siein ran ont on the sidewalk. Seeing
that Gloisteln had euded him. Smith picked up
a quarter becrcask and hurled 1t through Gloi-
STEMS plate-glass window into the lquorshop
Knowing Smiths pull at the Eleventh Pre-
cinct Police Station. Gloisein believed that II
would do him no good to 60 there for assistance.
90 he hurried 10 Police Headquarters cab
was called. and A policeman was sent back with
him 10 the scene Of action. where Smith had con-
tInucd To raise a series Of "rows." among other
things declaring his intention Of numbering Mrs
(;lolsiein II he was foed in his original purpose
OF ending Gloistens life. Smith was arrested
and taken TO the police station. where he was
kept in custody until 10 o'clock when he was
errslgned I'm the Essex Market Police Court Tor
felonlous assault. Emanuel NJ Friend appeared
AS his counsel Police Justice Simms set down
the case for Friday at p. m. ana smith was
released In s. oOO bail Martin Engel was Smith 3
hondsman.
smith continued yesterday 10 buster about
what no would do to Glostein II he pressed the
charge against him. but at the same time n" was
sending friends 20 Gloistein with offers of settle
ment
ALL OFFERS OF COMPROMISE REFUSED.
After Gloisicin had his injured hand dressed ne
went back t. his place and took an inventory
II the damages He figured these at $500 or Sioo
Ie refused all offers of compromise made ny
Smiths friends. and said that silver Dollar
would pay dearly for hs spree.
smith has been I'm many similar drunken as
;urhances in the last ten years. At the uWe
- the reorganizatl0n OF the old With District IN
1859 silver Dollar" attempted 10 gouge out the
eve Of Samuel Roberts. one of the election IN
spectors who refused To- conform 10 smiths no
lions Of taking the registration. Smith was ar
rested but the case finally settled ana ne
oscar ned Dunishment.