New Britain herald., 1916-06-21
MCCARTNEY MUST BE GOOD OR GO TO JAIL
Judge MeSkill RebukeS Store Clerk
 for PugiliStiC Activities

William Mccartney, employed as clerk at Chatfield's news store, charged with assaulting Michael Nor ris in the store last night, was fined $7 and costs and given a scathing re- buke from the bench by Judge James T .MeslSill in police court this morn ing Various complaints about Me Cartney's unusual willingness to use thorities and only recently he was fined in court for assault. With this knowledge, Judge Meskil1 scored the prisoner for his belligerent attitude. You've got to stop beating up people or you will go to jail' was the conclu- sion of the courts remarks and twice when Mccartney attempted to inter- rupt, the judge had to warn him to be quiet.
 Mccartney was arrested shortly aft CT 630 o'clock last evening in the news store by Officer John J. King on complaint of Michael Morris, a New York actor who is playing at Keeney's theater this week. When Morris made the complaint his mouth and nose were bleeding profusely from the blows he received from Mccartney. The accused put up the usual plea that the other man was just as guilty as he and should be arrested, but evil dently the prosecuting attorney thought differently for Mccartney was the man fined and Morris received sixty-cent witness fee.
 Actor Tells of Assault.
 Morris testified that he walked along New York papers for his wife. He puff chased a Journal from a little newsboy and asked for a Telegram. The boy did not have one, but offered to get one. Morris gave him five cents and the youngster ran into Chatfeld's store. Morris followed him in leisure lv and then told the court that when Mccartney saw him and learned that the paper was for him he grabbed the paper from the boy and remarked to him, "You ought to know better than to bring anyone here to buy a paper. I run this business Then, Morris asserted, Mccartney threw his five cent piece across the counter, where upon he remarked "Your're a fine sort of a gentleman to do business"
 "I don't want your five cents," Mor- ris testified that McCartnay said.
 "I've got a lot more money here," the actor replied.
 Without further warning, Morris said, Mccartney rushed around the counter and hit him in the jaw.
 1T had to take my own part, or at least try to, or I wouldn't be Scotchman,' Morris said.
 P. F. Lovelace testified that he saw the end of the fight and saw McCart- ney knock Morris onto the floor. Off, cer King testified that Morris was bleeding from the mouth when he made the complaint.
 Mccartney testified that Morris was the man at fault and really hit him first. He tried to explain that as he walked around he counter to answer a telephone call Morris misunderstood his motive and thinking he was going to strike him, he struck first. He ad- mitted knocking Morris down.
 Judge Scores Pr.soner.
 Before Mccartney left the witness stand Judge Meskill gave him a sting ing rebuke for his actions. He termed the manner in which he has assault ed people as 'cowardly" and threat ened to send him to jail if he does not stop.
 Two Non Support Gases.
 Two non support and assault cases were tried. Charles Fisher of 72 La fayette street was charged with as- saulting his wife last night and also with not supporting her. Mrs. Fisher said that her husband became in censed when she made some noise around the house which disturbed his sumbers and punched her. Officer McCabe made the arrest. Fisher de- nied assaulting his wife and said he t'shoved" her in the mouth. He was sentenced to ten days in jail and judgement was suspended. The pro- bation officer was instructed to draw Fishers pay and see that the family is provided for.
 Bolislaw Smalski was sent to jail for ten days for assaulting his wife. Off, cer McCabe made the arrest. The accused denied the assault and said that when his wife threw dishes and hairs at him he had to protect him. self.
 Case Is NOIled.
 The continued case of Mrs. Lillian Kingsley, violation of sanitation ordin- ance, has been nolled.