National Republican., 1875-07-28
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Mrs. Patterson Before the Police court-Hsr
Troubles with Judos Nelson-S1OO Fine.

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Troubles with Judge Nslson-s1oo Fine.
The ease Of Mrs. Mary J. Patterson, charged
with keeping disorderly house, on q, between
Seventh and Eighth streets northwss', was
called; Mr.. wn. Evans and Judge Moore sp-
psaring for the defense. John Fletcher testified
that he resided at No. To9 @ street northwest;
knew Mrs Patterson; she stopped at the house;
occupied the second floor. He rented her the
rooms and had receipts to show that the rent was
paid. Had heard quarrels in the rooms Of Mrs.
Pstterser, which generally occurred from disagree
ment. The hrst disturbance took place about
ten days after she came to the house. One Of
them commenced about eleven o'clock at night
and continued two hours or more. Witness had
bought liquor for persons IN the house. Had been
sent by the accused for good liquor; the man he
got It from said It was "Old Stag" Got the
liquor twice for the defendant. The bottle held
pint. Did not believe there was any more dis.
turbanee after the liquor was brought than be-
fore. Saw Judge Nelson in the defendants room,
little out Of the way, on one occasion. Was not
acquainted with Mrs. Patterson's visitors. Did
not know II anyone occupied the rooms at night
except Mira Patterson: Had seen lady stop
ping with her during the day, and men visit the
house. He knew nothing about the
VIRTUE AND CHASTITY
of the women frequenting the house. William
II. Shorter testified that he knew the defendant.
Had been in front Of her room and heard cursnR
inside. He had heard noises in the rooms like
loud and boisterous talking, swearing and guar.
reling between men ana women. Had heard
the Sc demonstrations three times, as late as
witness was in the house on business with Dr..
Nef. Judge Nelson came IN and John Fletcher
asked witness to stop him from going up stairs,
and he refused unless Fletcher was with him.
They went together and as they reached the
LANDING man came out Of Mrs. Patterson's
a' .nS DS adgs a
ing with him. The door Of the room was ajar,
and q lady came to the door in what witness took
to be
NIGHT-eowN.
Recognized Lottie Wood in the court room as
that woman, and Mrs. Patterson told her to
shut the door and not be standing there listening
Nelson was drunk when he came in, and was eI-
postulating with Mrs. Patterson. He told wit
ness that he rented the rooms occupied by Mrs.
Patterson. She said that she rented the rooms
and paid for them, and that Nelson was pest.
Witness said she had better get him put out. She
replied that the poor old man needed some one to
look after him; that he would receive 81 800 In q
after him. Did NOT tell Nelson he was I an Ofic.r @
or show badge to intimidste the people in the
% John Nelson Cths judge) testified that he knew
Mrs Patterson and where she resided. Never
knew women TO live In the rooms except Mrs
Patterson; a. Had seen IN MTs; Hario. and Miss
that she went BY the name Of
LoTT1E WARREN.
He had known Mrs. Patterson over year; visited
her frequently, and never knew any difhculty ex-
espt of his own creating; He wanted to get from
between them whenever the subject was broached.
He owed her money for board and he gave her
some land and this note to collect as part payment
Ofieer Harry JOKES testified that he had seen
Lottie Warren, and her reputation was that Of
prostitute.
. Lieutenant Charles Skippon swore that on the
night of the 18th Of July he heard cry Of murder
emanating from the house. He went into the pas
sage and heard female voice, coming from the
AaNA- Cfar ~.
hOiier again" Did not know the cause Of the
screaming.
Mrs. Patterson was on his beat. On the 10Th in
slant he heard loud talking, cursing, swearing
and indecent language. Shortly after witness
rooms and as be went down stairs be- said Tou TSu
keep d-nw-e house, and ] will have you
put up for It."
A eARRET BoARDER.
DR.. Benjamin Nef testified that he lived in the
occupied by Mrs. Patterson not more than q fort
night ago. There were o great many men and
women passing in and out day and night. Wit
ness occupied the fourth floor and knew the peo-
pie came In and out because he saw them. The
troubles were between Mrs. Patterson and her
visitors. Had seen Mr.. Nelson going out and in
Mrs. Pstterson's room drinking. II he remem-
bered correctly he had seen Captain.Cole there
also drinking.
keeper at Soe street: Cleaned MIS- Pat.ersons
rooms and waited upon her; had seen decanter
Of liquor AIKEN to her rooms; had seen Judge Mel.
son there, and knew him to remain there over
night three times.
SICK MAN.
Captain Cole was there enc night sick and Mrs
gave up her back room to him. Judge
Nelson was in the front room writing, and Lottie
Warren was in the back room. After Mr. Nelson
eft there that night Lottie Warren and Mrs Pat
.erson occupied the front room together until
morning. As far as witness knew, the place was
orderly.
Mr.. jackson testified that he had seen Mrs.
she occupies rooms over his ofice; had
heard disturbances in her rooms on several occa-
sions, and the cries Of Murder ~ "Dont choke
me!n and once that Of "Don't squeeze my bosomr'
came from them. The house was q nuisance and
very disagreeable to witness.
THE DEFENSE.
The prosecution here rested the case and the
defense called Miss Lottie Wood-supposed 10 be
testified that she was present at |
Mrs. Patterson's at the time of the trouble
Judge Nelson came there Intoxicated, and the |
noise was caused by Mrs. Patterson trying to get
him out Of the house. She had never been known
by any other name than that of Lottie Wood. She
had lived in Philadelphia previous to coming TO |
this city, and was employed in the fancy store Of
She had only visited here. Was in the city |
awhile last winter and the winter previous
The evidence here closed, and Judge Shell
after speaking of the evidence in the case char.
lcterized Judge Nelson as the natural element of
/ disorderly house, and censured Mrs Patterson /
or abetting him In his fntoxications He consid. |
red 1t nothing else than disorderly house. and |
imposed fine Of 800 on Mrs. Patterson. An ap. |
)eal was entered.