The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-12-25
THEY WANTED MR. MULLER.
TWO BROOKLYN DETECTITES HAD
A WARRANT FOR HIM.

Mr.. Muiier's Evasiveness, Ells wire's Tactics,
n Little FaintinE spell. and n Trusty Bnii-
dos Nearly saved Nar. H1uiier rrorn Ar
rest-Detectivo Idttio's Trying Moment.
What with the evasive nature of the man
himself, the stragctic ability Of his wife, tho
slil In defensive warfare of his son and daugh-
ters. and tho active hostility of tho family dog.
tho arrest OF Michael Muller by officers from the
Brooklyn District Attorneys Office, on Thursday
night. wns not accomplished with conspicuous
ense. Muller lives at 800 Grand avenue, Brook
lyn, when he is at homo, which has been very
seldom ns far as any one could find out, since his
Indictment for perjury and the issuance OF a
warrant for his arrest several days ago. De-
~tectiyes Little and Worth were sent to serve
the warrant, and found considerable difficulty.
After two or three unsuccessful attempts the
two detectives combined their efforts. Little
waited at tho corner while Worth went to the
house to ask for Muller.
He amt in" said Mrs. Muller. Hes out Of
town. Gone to Boston,"
when will he BIO back y asked Worth.
Maybe In a week, maybe not for two
months"
IAN right; I'll call again" said Worth.
Half an hour later Little made his call and
asked for Muller.
Hes away" said Mrs. Muller. "out of
town.
where's he gone T. inquired Little.
"Philadelphia and he won't BIO back for Q
month"
THAT'S a quick change remarked Little.
"IIl come again."
Don't" said Mrs. Muller.
In no wise discouraged by their reception the
two detectives did com again, this time on
Thursday night, when they had received word
that their man was Mt home:
Worth presented sHa Himself at the door. II told
you Mr.. Muller was in Chicago, and won't be
"Oh, it's Chicago this time. is 1t r. said the
sure. I'll be around later in the evening to see
In q few minutes Little took his turn. This
time Muller's son came to the door.
I'm looking for Mr.. Muller" said the officer
mo; he's in Washington replied tho young
AI"You were here the other day, too" added Mrs
tel you he'd gone Sbroadi Il You got to feeT
calling on him go to his office,
,r hT ,n :, ySS tS SSn aaor snapped nt Pee a the W9 IN! P.o and
threshold and seriously impeded, this effort,
Instantly Mrs. Muller. young Muller, and n de
ing vent to loud shrieks appeared from an inner
room, threw. themselves against the door with
for loss Of one foot in the attempted pursuit OF
duty became quite brilliant. Drawing his re,
yolver the detective fired IN the cir to summon
door gave back. but, when he dashed
in, the feminine part of the defence
Little was tripped and found himself founder
ing in q tanglc of flowing garments, while
door. was giving an accurate Imitation Of a man
called from the place by o pressing engagement
o9s T Sim w ses f tSa deceive in'0 t hso rear Sas y yeF 10 n n.
tive ash box interrupted ,Mfulier;s career JUS,
cIambering over the fence Little grabbed him by
the foot and pulled heartily.
interest to Grip. the Mullers' bulldog. He made
q rush and ATTACHED himself to Little's trousers
Then it was pull dog: pull detective. pull Muller
here. WoSEt thifo Xii h1h'' this doE!P Hes les c chew HS me
"ouch!' howled Muller. Lego. You're
breaking me in two. Lemme get down
The dog said nothing, but continued his en-,
deavors to secure a portion OF Little's trousers
which effort would have been crowned with a
cent part Of Little in his attempt. All this time
Worth was struggling through a blockade OF
the yard no took in the situation at a glance,
why don't you arbitrate, you threel" he
said, and went off into a consuming fit o.
yelled Little. will you haul this dog Off be
u bC III III t"ot
And me-" groaned Muller. Il give up
Lemme down. IN come dow your side,
Worth ran forward and lifted the dog with
kick so severe, that he completely ruined thai
faithful animals appetite for woollen goods.
Get in the house, Grip" .growled Muller. un
gratefully and the animal skunk away, whining
The three men went in, and all the femal,
Mullers. upon learning that the head Of tn,
family was under arrest, wept Unanimously ant
unanimously. But he had to go. and was LOCKED
up for the night in the Liberty, avenue polio
station. Yesterday he was held in 81, 800 bal
for trial on the charge Of having committed per
jury in ~ iring that he owned property a
1917 Hcrkimer street. at 1915 Bergen street
and 1919 Bergen street. when he went on tn
bond of Salvador Malazo.
Various persons are after Muller. who is
real estate agent. with an office ut So Libert
street. w S. Brown of this city says that MuI
Ter hired him as a clerk, and mado him Civ
$40o deposit. of which he has been able to re
cover but $50 up to date. He was Discharge
after working for three weeks. Frank Mors
says that Muller got 5000 out of him in tn
same way. He is also said to have been guilt
of contract violations. When arraigned yestel
day. Muller broke down and cried.
FATAL ROW OYER A PIPE.