Morning journal and courier., 1880-06-29
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Tuesday Morning, June -e9, 1880.
Local News,
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Local News.
 [For other Local News see Second Page]
 Assault on Temperament Detectives. Bridgeport Roughs Severely Beat Detec- tive Ewing and Follow Him and His Associate Wells to this Cfty-Four of the BridgePorters Arrested Here and Locked Up on . Charge of Conspiracy. From the Bridgeport Farmer of last even Ing we learn that disgraceful affair occurred
 ln Bridgeport yesterday, in which Judson W. ! Ewing, of this city, and his assistant Wells,
 who were formerly in the employ of the So- | clety for the Prevention of Crime, figured largely. Nothing in late years has stirred up l the Bridgeport saloon keepers like the recent operations of these men in that city. They ! were hired by some local society to obtain ev- idence against parties who were selling liquor on Sunday. The detectives commenced op- erat!ons, and had but little difficulty in ob- 'aanlng drinks or cigars at most of the places they visited. When it became known among the liquor dealers that professional sneaks, as they called them, were making the rounds of the saloons to collect evidence upon which prosecutions were to be brought, there was aroused general indignation and a very bitter feeling against the spotters. Pho tographs of Detective Ewing would have brought very high price among the know who the man was in order that they might give him fitting reception in case he should happen to call upon them. It was noised about that Ewing had said he could whip any three saloon keepers in town and this did not make the feeling toward him any more hnTNr a&a1 to join issue with him on this declaration, and were only anxious for opportunity to compel him to verify his boast. It was these sentiments of indignation and enmity that animated the crowd of fifty or sixty liquor dealers who gathered around the court house yesterday morning to attend the trial of the
 liquor cases adjourned from last week A number of the cases were settled on payment of costs, but when that of William C. Martin was called he decided to stand trial. Up to the time his case was called the throng of liquor dealers on the court house steps and in the hallway had been anxiously look ing for the spotters, who had so far not ap- peared. The next moment, however, Ewing and Wells emerged from the door of the As sessors room, and were led into the court room by Officer Glenn. A perfect tempest of jeers, misses and insulting cries were showered upon them by the crowd until the door of the court room closed upon them. Detective Ewing was called to the stand and testified to the facts of visiting Martins sa- loon and buying cigar, while Wells took glass of beer. Wells followed in corrobora- ton of Ewing and at 12 o'clock the prosecu- tion rested. The crowd still fingered outside the door and open threats were made that the ''spotters'' would not get out of town without good drubbing. Chief Marsh saw the situation looked threatening and did not hurry out of the court room. When he did go he and Officers Glenn and Fallon marched I0aas H. IL l-L-- rTy1-- yelling and threatening cries against the ''spotters'' broke out anew as they came from the court room. The crowd followed on and made a compact body about the little group as they went on, indulg ing all the while in angry cries, but no violence attempted.
 Ewing and Wells remained caged in the station house until ? o'clock D. m There had been no crowd of any account around ' the court house after the general scattering two hours before, but there were excited groups on the neighboring corners, and it ' was plain to see that the appearance of the spotters would be the signal for another demonstration. Ewing was crestfallen and nervous, and seemed fearful of meeting with still further violence Wells was much more composed, but evidently did not relish the sit uation much. The men were anxious to get back to New Haven quickly possible, and a few minutes past o'clock they
 
 eight policemen. A crowd quickly collected and followed close at the heels of the process sion hooting and showering insulting epi- thets and threats upon the detectives Two of the most demonstrative, Henry Cook and another man whom the officers did not know, were arrested. When the depot was reached the men were hustled into the express office the officers stationing themselves at the door to protect them from attack. The liquor dealers and their friends stood siege outside all this time, blocking up the platform. It was the intention of the detectives to take the 2:26 train, but they did not go until 2:47
 When the PAY train drew up Chief Marsh | and his squad of officers came from the depot and fought their way to the train through the solid mass on the platform. No offensive demonstration was made beyond storm of jeers and misses, and the two men were finally landed safely on the train. Six of the police officers accompanied them, as 1t was feared hostile delegation that got on board would ! attack them before they reached New Haven.
 There was no disturbance on the train coming to this city, the detectives being am- ply protected by the Bridgeport officers. Ewing and Wells, on reaching here, quickly jumped into hack and started for wings | residence, on Grown street, near Howe. As quickly the six Bridgeport roughs who had followed them took another. hack and started | in pursuit. Police Officer Kennedy, who is ' on duty at the depot, took in the situation at | glance, and, assisted by Detectives Reilly I and Brewer, started after the retreatin ng de- ! tectlves and their pursuers. Ewing and Wells 4 reached home first, and the roughs being close l ly pursued kept on past Ewing's house, ! turned into Howe street and for the time were lost sight of. Detective Brewer stopped | at Ewing's and found him with axe in hand I ready to receive the roughs if they attempted to enter. After few words conversation the detectives continued their pursuit and before o'clock last evening they had arrest ed four of the gang and placed them safely in the lookup. Beside the New Haven detectives engaged in the pursuit Lawyer Hugh Daley took an active part. Mr. Daley says that he believes the Bridgeport men would have killed Ewing and Wells but for the prompt action of the New Haven officers
 The first man arrested who was big, ] burly looking fellow, gave his name as John Roman and residence Bridgeport. He was charged with conspiracy and assault and bat tery. An hour later William Costello was arrested on Court street, near the police sta tion, and an hour or two later bonds for his appearance were given by Bridgeport lawyer, who put up $35O cash as col lateral for Costello's appearance. About the time the fire broke out Detective Brewer found two others of the gang on Union l street, named respectively Edward Flannery and Luke w. White, and they were taken to ! the station. About 9 o'clock Charles w. ] Bradley of the Florence House gave bonds | in $500 for the appearance of Flannery, and l he also was released It is said that the lat ter keeps saloon in Bridgeport It is thought that the other two ruffians have es capped, but they are known, and if they re- turned to Bridgeport will no doubt eventud l ally be arrested.
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