The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-06-06
MIR. M'INTYRE'S ARREST.
Why Long Island Editor Wants $1,000
Damages from Oncer Radnus.

Angus p. Mcintyre by Richard Busted &
Son. his attorneys. has a case set down In the
Superior Court for next Monday. in which he
expects to mulct Officer Frederick Radius. for
merly Of the Mulberry street police OF IS 600
The story. rs told by Mr.. Mcintyre. who is
editor OF the Long Island Courier, is as follows:
On March 10. 1878. Mr.. Mcintyre accompanied
q young lady TO a party at her cousins house
at the west side OF the city. At H. O'Clock they
were returning together. md Mr.. Mcintyre
escorted the young lady along Houston street
Intending TO take her to her home up town in a
Third avenue ear. Just beiore arriving at the
Bowery they had 20 pass Officer Radius who
was standing lstessly in the middle OF the side
walk As he showed no disposition to move.
Mr. Mclntyres companion raised her dress to
avoid ushing against him. and they passed on.
They had proceeded but few yards when the
young lady felt herself tapped upon the shout
der. and turning around found that the officer
had followed her. She was somewhat startled
and drew back. but Mr.. Mcintyre supposed
that the officer was acquainted with his COM
panion. and stepped aside. Placing his lips
close 70 the young lady's ear the officer whis-
pered in a confidential tone:
This wont do at all. you know"
You must have mistaken me Tor somebody
else slr" said the young lady. 60 never saw
But the officer merely winked laborously and
repeated. On TINS vii never do at all"
BY this time Mr.. Mclntyres curiosity was ex-
cited. and seeing by his companions manner
that she mad been insuted he stepped forward
and attempted 10 interfere. The officer pushed
force. and finally arrested him.
Meanwhile a number OF persons had collected
around the disputants. and among them was a
man who said his name was Nicholas Clarke
Of Long Island City He went to the police
station with the young lady, who followed her
compnniOn. against whom Officer Radius pre-
ferred q charge OF disorderly conduct aud ac-
cused him OF drawing IA pistol when he was
arrested. Mr.. Mcintyre was searched but no
pistol was found upon his person. He was
nevertheless. locked up, and the young lady.
who was very much frightened, asked the Scr
geant to direct a police officer TO escort her to
her home. She says she was roughly ordered
out Of the police station, and she thankfully ac-
cepted Mr. Clarke's offer TO accompany her 10
her house. When he parted from her he said
ne would be happy 10 appear in court as a wit
ness whenever he should be called upon. but
she forgets whether he gave her any more def
mite address than Long Island City"
The following morning Mr. Mcintyre was
taken to the TOmbs Police Court. where the
Justice on hearing the officers story, DIS
charged the prisoner and reprimanded the
complainant. Mr.. Mcintyre at once began suit
against the officer. who retained Counsellor
Charles MacLean TO defend him, but rs the latter
has since been appointed a Police Commis-
sioner i IL probable that the defendant will Sc
lect different attorney.
Mr. Clarke has been advertised for without
SUCCESS.