The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-06

An Inquest Was Held to Determine whether
Charley burns Was Responsible.

Charley Burns Was Responsible.
Poor Dutch is dead. Coroner Jacob Bausch
and jury hold an inquest on him last night ut
the clubrooms OF tho Bausch Association. a
Tammany organization that holds its meetings
over the Tiger Care, at the corner OF Grand and
Goerck streets. The time set for the inquest
was O'Clock. but long before that hour q
crowd OF east side politicians. frankfurter men.
and delicatessen dealers from Avenue A as
sem bled at the clubrooms. They were anxious
to learn the fate Of Mr.. Charley Burns. who
from time to time was referred to as de only
man what could eat up Chuck Connors."
rs it a choke aber Is it mebbe for fair which
for we're bringed here ?" inquired Dr. Klingel-
schmidt. the east side veterinary surgeon, ex-
hibiting a subpoena blank Il don't know II
he did or what he didn't Sharley Burns is all
right. only he is tough II he killed him dot Is
not my business. Only when somebody tells
me den don't believe it. Vhat2"
Then Coroner Bausch introduced Herman
Jones. as Deputy Coroner. especially assigned
to dog cases" Everybody laughed. Those
who hadn't been lot into the secret wanted to
know whether 1t was to be n dog inquest A
few were told that Charley Burns was to be the
victim OF the practical jokers OF the east side.
They were informed that he was the original
Burns. lightweight amateur pugilist. who had
won de nash-nal championship in 80 by
knockin' out half dozen blokes on de same
night in New Chersey."
OATS his record an it goes" said Kid Cook.
Be gee. he's butte. an it's dead wrong TO
convict him"
Its all a joke" whispered the Coroner
Order, Kentlcmen!" yelled Acting Coroner
Jones. taking seat behind a big desk in the
cubroom. The prosecutor will please state
the case"
Mr.. Patrick Paul was introduced as the pros
ecuting attorney.
Dutch is dead" he said. and we have as
sembed here in solemn concave to inquire
into the cause OF his death. Charges have been
made that Charley Burns caused Dutchs death
by biting Off the dogs tail and producing blood
poisoning. will accept any twelve jurors who
can be named by the Coroner"
Coroner Bausch then selected the Jury, as
follows: Mr.. BIZ Benson who. gentlemen. is
bartender; Mr.. Danny Lyons. printer Mr..
Spider O'Bren. wrestler: Mr.. Peter Moran.
hostler commonly called on the east side the
expert livery stable ehambermaid: Mr.. John
Rogers bookkecper in a shooting gallery: Mr..
Pike O'Conner, pool player: Mr.. Henry Hene-
mann. delicatessen boss: Mr. Julius Denker.
delicatessen clerk; Mr.. Patrick Delany. paint
er; Mr. Otto Eckstein. tom bstone builder: Mr..
Patrick McIlvaney. salesman OF embalminG
fluid; Mr.. Dinny Reagan. Gravedigger from
Calvary Cemetery. and Mr.. Rudolph Becker.
proprietor Of wel-known hotel whore fu-
nerq parties are served with sandwiches"
Is the jury satisfactory to the defence 2"
asked Acting Coroner Jones.
;. Perfectly" said Lawyer Joseph Schuum.
to try burns. We are here to f,nd OUT the cause a
Of the death of the aforesaid, Dutch
are Of the Sns ac one d HefnG
county Of New York, did present TO the Hon.
dog. II was white It was Of the fox terrier
style; and. being an east side dog. his Honor.
tened him Dutch. The name stuck to him I'M
til death. And this is what we are here for. to
can fight by name Charles Burns. came along
and agreed to improve the AFORESAID Dutch by
omSy Of 'Hs .rers
amputated the tail and the dog. died. That is
what we will prove. George Wahl. take the
Wahl-I am on dor Coroner Bausch's house
living, und pooty soon on saturday. between 3
o'clock n der afternoons. saw him bit der
::WhoT' inquired LAWYER schulum.,
" Dot man Chonnv Burns He bit inns tail
of Der dog got sick der dav after dot nnd
died when after der horse doctor we're called
Dr. KIingelschmidt-I we're called to pre-
tend,a dog which we're named Dutchmans, und
dog FOUND hms tai we're snappe G OF un "i
What was tho direct cause of death ?" in
quired the attorney for Burns
means lock Jaw.
Burns insisted uron going on the witness
stand. and the crowd chccred He was led to
the front and compelleq, to stand upon a soap
IS 1t right? Hey! Am being kiddpd or is de
Coroner got me on de ley? II I'm under ar.
over tree t'ousand fox terriers an | never
IN mo life poisoned none, See? Hey.
i YOU gents What are ;. here t,ink
t'row up mo hands See wouldn't
hurt de Coroner nor | wouldn't hurt his dog
fought too much Of dem both. Be gee. II Il
comes to dat I'd lay me life down for Jake
Bausch. and dQt's no lie. If Jake Bausch
wants me two hands now. be gee he kin cut
| 'cn off, but didn't poison lie dog"
After several other witnesses had testified
| the case went to the Jury. and without leaving
| their seats they returned this verdict:
:" That the said Dutch came TO his death on
| July %. 1880. at 3 o'clock L. NJ. from poison
and an incised wound Of tail inflicted by a dog
| bitter who had prsyiousl y, partaken OF an un:
known quantity OF Canal street whiskev and
| Hester street gin. the name Of the aforesaid dog
| bitter being unknown to this jury"