Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-08-29
TROUBLE AT THE BALL GROUNDS.
MI. ScanlOn's Attempt to Eject Mr.. Key.
AWHISKER AND EAR PULLING MATCH.

This morning, in the Police Court, Mr..
Thomas called the attention of Judge Mills to
countercharge of assault between Agent Key,
OF the Humane society and Michael Scanlon,
manager of the National base ball grounds.
Mr.. Key testified that yesterday evening he
walked into the grounds to see the boys sitting
on the east side with the sun in their faces to
talk with them about the unpleasantness of
their situation. He showed his badge at the
gate, and, after policeman spoke for him, he
was permitted to enter. He met Mr.. Scanlon
and presented his business card. Mr. Scanlon
said he did not want him in the grounds, but
told him he could come in If he had on an Off
GERS uniform. Scanlon said, "You have got to
get out, and witness replied that he would not;
that he could go where any officer could GO
on Scanlon's foot throwing him on the stems
Witness went back, and Scanlon made second
attempt to put him out, and caught witness by
Witness found that he had hold of Scanlon's
ear. Witness wanted the seats moved to the
west side of the grounds, SO as to have the boys
Sergeant r. B. Boyle testified that he was in
side the gate when Key entered. and he heard
Key answered, SYou can't" They hey cIinch he'd
and Key drew his blackjack. which witness
no blows passed, but he saw Key have hold of
Scanlon's ear, when the boys left the gallery
and cried, Put him out"
rived upon the scene Scanlon was hugging Key,
who had the former by the ear. Key raised his
blackjack, and was about to strike Scanlon
when witness caught his arm.
Mr. ScanlOn testified that Key entered that
portion of the grounds reserved for players and
he asked him out, but made no effort to put
him out until Key caught him by the ear and
raised his blackjack. He denied pulling Keys
Whiskers out. Mr.. Scanlon said that the boys
were satisfied with the price and the place as
signed them, and that Mr.. Key had no right
there without first paying his fare.
Counsel for the defendants each argued their
case, and Mr. Thomas said they were both
wrong; Mr.. Key had right to go there, but was
wrong in using his blackjack.
The judge, in diSposing of the case, said that
the court labored with u great many cases
which should never have been brought before it.
Special policemen are assigned to q specific
duty, and while acting i'll that specific line of
duty they are to be protected. When they
make mistakes they are held responsible as
much as any private citizen. The law was
passed for the protection of children who are
cruelty treated. A case of cruelty does not JUS
tify an officer in entering without warrant,
unless it is something of public notOriety. The
assumption that special officer may enter
made, is, in the opinion Of the court not wa--
ranted by the purpose of his appointment. In
this case the agent entered without complying
with the requirements, and refused to leave
when requested. ScanlOn had a right to use
reasonable force to eject him, and there was
nothing TO show that he did otherwise. The
agent believed he was there legitimately, aud
hardly committed an assault. Both cases were
dismissed.