The times., 1901-05-23
TRIED TO LIBERATE BOYS.
An Agent of the Prisoners Aid So
ciety Assaulted by Two Men.


Charles a. Massie, a well-kuown resi-
| dent of this city~and the local agent for
the Prisoners Aid Society, was seriously
assaulted in his home POS East Capitol
Street northeast. shortly after o'clock
yesterday afternoon by two white men
giving the names of Thomas Rogers and
Charles McCutchin The men, after hay
ing knocked him down, liberated from
his custody Robert Klock and Edwin
Burke, two young white boys who had
been taken to Police Court yesterday
morning charged with vagrancy by Po-
licemaR Lynch, of the Sixth precinct.
Owing to the neat appearance Of the
youths, one Of whom the Burke boy, is
a cripple, Judge Kimball turned the boys
over TO the care of Mr.. Massie and or
dered him to take charge of them untii
their relatives III Philadelphia and Read
ing, Pa. could be communicated with by
the police.
The two men, Rogers and McCutchins
it seeLns had met the boys on the Ave
nue., and became acquainted with them.
They were also present during their trial
in court. Upon seeing the youths turned
over to MIR. Massie, the men evidently in
tended to Iiberate them if possible.
Massie, it is said, was followed to his
home by the men. and, after seeing him
disappear into the house with his charges,
the larger of the two McCutchin, rang
Mr. Massie's doorbel. and requested
money. Mr. Massie, who answered the
door, refused him, whereupOn McCutchin
asked to see the boys. telling Mr.. Massie
that he was engaged to be married to the
Burke boys sister, who resided in Phil
adelphia. Thinking that the mans story
was true one, Mr. Massie brought the
boys downstairs. Immediately upon see
ing them. McCutchin began to upbraid
Mr.. Massie and concluded by telling him
that he (McCutchin) intended to take the
boys away with him. Mr.. Massie then or
dered him out of the house, whereupon
the man str,lck him a stunning blow in
the face, knocking him to the floor.
McCutchin then kicked Mr.. Massie and
calling to Rogers his companion, told
him TO take charge of the boys. Burke
and Klock, it seems were willing to go
with the men. and all departed leaving
Mr.. Massie lying on the floor. suffering
from intense pain as the result of having
been kicked in the side.
Mr.. Massie finally managed to get to
his telephone. however, and called up the
Ninth precinct station for help. Bicycle
Policeman Quail, together with Police
man Foley, was soon upon the scene, and
after securing a description of the men
from him started out TO find them.
Finally Quail saw the two men and boys
coming down Fifth Street between and
c Streets northeast. and Immediately gave
chase. Upon seeing the policeman both
McCutchin and his companion, dragging
the boys with them, made for shed,
where they were quickly coTnered and
captured by Quail. McCutchin, who is a
powerful man, then attempted to strike
Quail, but was soon oVerpOWered. In the
meantime word had reached Massie of
the mems capture. and upon his arrival
he identified them as his assailants.
McCutchin finally became so obstreper-
Gus that it was necessary for Policeman
Foley to come to the assistance of Quail
IN order to keep him from doing the blue
coat any injury. All four were placed in
the patrol wagon and taken TO the sta
ton, where they were locked up for a
hearing in court this morning. The Burke
boy, who had wooden leg, was suffer
ing somewhat from the rough way he
WAS handled, and Mr.. Massie told him to
go back to his home on East Capitol
street, but up to late hour nothing
ton OF him has been sent tG all police
stations. MIR. Massie, owing to his weak
condition, was taken TO his home, where a
physician was summoned.
When seen by PatrOlman Larrick Nc
Cutchin said he was a miner and that his
home was in Shenandoah, Pa. He stated
that he had only been in the city a short
time hunting for work At times during
the interview it was necessary for two
men 10 hold him. owing to his rage. Fur
ther than state where he resided. he re-
fused TO talk. His companion. Rogers,
was also in a sulky mood and when
locked UP in his cell laid down and went
to sleep.
The police are Of the opinion that both
men have police records, and the Detec-
tive Bureau will be notified today in the
hope that some of the detectives may
identify them.
The Kiock boy was again turned over
70 md 9a+ - ion,
permits he will appear against the men
in the Police Court this morning.