The age-herald., 1899-06-06
.FELk olIIT OVER DAVIS CASE
 :z> V E Feagin Went to the / $ Chiefs House. , SG C.-
 z sOWED BY TWO OFFICERS s
Man Arrested and Revolver Found in His Pocket - Subsequently
 Turned Out on Bond.

During the trial of "Baldy' Davis for alleged Sunday selling, in the inferior criminal court yesterday afternoon, there were hot words between presiding Judge Feagin and Chief of Police Austin.
 Judge Feagin claimed there was not evidence sufficient to convict Davis. Aus tin claimed there was, and from this the trouble started Austin was fined for con- tempt and Judge Feagin offered to settle the matter if Austin would apologize. This the chief declined to do.
 As sequel to this end of the affair young Jewette Feagin, son of the judge, and Chief Austin had a personal encounter late last night at the latter's residence. Young Feagin was considerably battered in the face and more serious trouble was prevented by two officers who had sus- picioned the young mans intentions and followed him.
 Young Feagin called at the police station shortly before Il: 80 o'clock last night and inquired for Chief Austin, stating that he wished to see him on business.
 Captain Weir, who did not know the young man, informed him that the chief was at home in bed, and asked If he could not serve him.
 Young Feagin told him that he could not, as his business with the chief was of a purely personal nature, and inquired for the chiefs residence, which was given him by one of the officers.
 The young man appeared excited and nervous and left the station, going towards Twentieth street.
 Oaicers on the Trail
 As soon as he left, one of the officers who knew him remarked that he was Judge Feagin's son and as quick as flash Cap tain Weir took in the situation. He in- structed Officers Cole and DeVine to take the next car to the North Highlands and to go at once to the chiefs residence to pre- vent any difficulty.
 Young Feagin was standing in Twentieth street near Fourth avenue when the off, cers came up and they asked him again what his business with the chief was and if he could not wait until morning to see him. To this replied, so the officers state, that he would not go to the chiefs house and started towards Third avenue. but in stead of going home he boarded the 11;30 o'clock car at the corner of Third avenue and Twentieth street. The officers got on the car at Fourth avenue and again tried tO perSudue lHe young HldH lo ueleT HIS visit. He insisted, however, and the party augmented by John Bradley, a personal friend of the chief, got off the car at the nearest station and proceeded to Chief Austin's residence, corner Seventeenth street and Seventeenth avenue
 Officer Cole went to the door and nform- ed the chief that young Feagin was outside and wanted to speak to him. The chief was attired in his night clothes, but invited the party in, after lighting lamp in the parlor
 Young Feagin told the chief that he would like to see him privately. The two stepped into the parlor, leaving the others standing in the hall, and as Feagin walked in he is said to have closed the door behind him.
 Loud Talking and Scuffiing
 In few moments loud talking ana scsf- fling was heard in the room, and the s'so officers rushed in to find young Feagin n the chiefs embrace, while his face was serving target for the chiefs fists.
 Mrs. Austin was greatly alarmed by the difficulty and rushed into the hall scream ing at the top of her voice. She feared there would be more serious trouble, and quieted down only when assured that it was all over.
 Feagin was placed under arrest, and pistol was found thrust down in his front pants pocket. He was taken to police head quarters where two charges were doeketed against him, one for an affray and the other for carrying concealed weapons
 On the advice of his attorney, Edward D. Smith he declined to make any statement to an Age-Herald reporter, but expressed regret at having acted in the manner he did. He was allowed to make bond and was released.
 What took place in the room Is described by Chief Austin as a one-sided affair, al- though he expresses the opinion that his life was in danger.
 When they entered the room he says he asked Feagln to sit down, and took chair near him. Feagin, he says, then asked him if he was not due his father an apology for what had taken place in the court room, to which he replied that he did not think he was. |
 Pat His Hand Behind Him
 At this juncture. according to the chiefs