In Re Quatman

This cause is submitted on application of Frederick Quatman for a writ of habeas corpus, the return of such writ made by the sheriff of Auglaize county, and the evidence.

A. G. Gerstner, the chief of police 'of the city of St. Marys, filed his affidavit in the mayor’s court of said city charging the petitioner with threatening him in a menacing manner, in violation of Section 12423, General Code.

Petitioner was brought before the mayor of the city by the chief of police, at which time he claims he understood the charge against him was that of being in toxicated and, with that understanding,…