LAW AND POLICE.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXVIII, Issue 8468, 20 January 1891, Page 3

LAW AND POLICE.

POLICE COURT.—Monday. (Before Messrs. W. C. Walker and J. Savage, J. P.'a. J Drunkenness.— first offenders were fined 5s and costs, or, in default, 24 hours' imprisonment. Thomas Scanlon was fined 10s, or, in default, 48 hours' imprisonment. John Donald was fined 20s, or, in default, 48 hours' imprisonment. Assault.— Henry Parker was charged that, on January 17, whilst a passenger on board the steamship Clansman, he used insulting language towards the crew, by saying, " I will fight the best man amongst you," within the hearing of William Cook and Charles Dixon, with intent to provoke a breach of the peace. Inspector Broham said the accused was a unionist, and had used insulting language towards the crew, who were non-unionists. The Bench said they considered this a very bac' oase, and fined the defendant £2 and costs, or, in default, fourteen days' imprisonment. Alleged Assault.— Bedford and Patrick Carroll were charged with unlawfully assaulting James Scanlon by striking him on the head and face, and thereby breaking his jaw. Mr. Madden appeared for the accused, and Inspector Broham for the prosecution. Inspector Broham asked for a remand for a week as the complainant was unable to appear owing to the injuries he had received. The Bench granted the application, and granted bail in two sureties of £50 each.' • Breach of City By-Laws.—Wm. Norman was charged with a breach of the city by-laws by being the keeper of a house of ill-fame. Accused did nob appear, and a warrant was made out for his arrest. Larceny.—Edward Finlay was charged with on January 16, stealing 12 pounds of apples valued at Is, the property of Joseph Buddie. Accused was further charged with stealing 10 pounds of beans, the property of Anthony Mathieson. Accused pleaded guilty to both charges, and was sentenced to two weeks' imprisonment for each offence, the sentence to run concurrently. Alleged Assault.—James Priteon was charged with assaulting Edward Rabbidge. Mr. Center, who appeared for the prosei cution, stated that defendant had apologised, and asked to have the case withj drawn. The Bench consented to the application.