A LOOPHOLE FOR BONDSMEN.
"Riley the Rat" May Be Convicted
by Default Today.
The fact that Riley the Rat has left town and may not be in the court room today or tomorrow when his two appeal cases from the municipal court are to be called is no warrant for the statement that his bonds will be forfeited. There are two bonds for $1,000 each posted with the clerk of the criminal court to insure Riley's presence.
As Riley has departed for parts unknown, it will not be possible to prosecute the two appeal cases against him, but he will be convicted by default. Whether his bonds are to be forfeited is a matter of doubt. The last time Riley was fined in the municipal court he appealed and the higher court affirmed the judgment of the lower court. The question will be decided when the cases are called today.
