CITY POLICE COURT.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 10241, 25 December 1894, Page 4

CITY POLICE COURT.

Monday, December 24.

[Before Messrs H. Gourley ;and R. Wilson, J.Fs.

A Sailor in Trouble.—Frederick Hallard, a seaman on board the ship Blenheim, pleaded not guilty to a charge of disobeying lawful commands.—Mr Hanlon appeared for the captain of the ship, and stated that on Tuesday last the man was told to turn-to, but he refused and went ashore. The captain, as their Worships knew, was recently engaged in another court case, and the sailor taking advantage of this persisted in absenting himself from the ship. He complained of one of his hands being sore, but on this day it was better, and in any case there was plenty of work to be done on board that could be done with one hand, such as cleaning brass, <fee. The man evidently wanted to get his discharge, for he hud made efforts to get it, the only excuse he offered being that he did not like the captain or the ship. The case had been adjourned since Saturday last in order that accused might get his hand examined by a doctor and call witnesses, but this he had not done. —Captain Colville gave evidence (as did also the first mate) corroborative of counsel's statement. The former said that the man had been loafing all the week, and continually absented himself from the ship, just coining on board to gei, his meals.—Accused said that his hand was so bad that it was not possible for him to do the heavy work which was given him. He was quite willing to do light work until his hand got better. As for absenting himsulf from the ship, it was not to be supposed that lie should remain on board all the time after such a long passage.—ln answer to Mr Hanlon, he admittec that during thft voyage the captain had treated the sore hand.—The Bench observed that it would have been more satisfactory if medical evidence had been tendered. The accused would bs ennvicted, and if he turned to and did his work he would not have sentence passed upon him. If he did not turn to he would be called up for sentence.—Mr Hanlon remarked that Captain Colville ouly wished that the man should do his fair share of the work; he did not want him sent to gaol. Horses Wandering.—For allowing horses to wander, W. Meazie3 was fined 3s and costs; John Jones, 2s 6d; John Drumrn, 2s; and a case against Elizabeth Durlam was dismissed. Alleged A'iolent Assault.—Robert Warrington was charged with violently assaulting John M'Meikan with intent to do him bodily harm on December 16 at Moraington.—Mr Hanlon appeared for accused.—Sergeant O'Neill stated that accused and prosecutor were neighbours, residing at Mornington, and for some time past they had not been on the best of terms. At 5.30 on the morning of the date mentioned prosecutor, who was in bed, heard a gun shot, and on getting up and going outside he met accused. The latter immediately struck him about the head, knocking aim over, and when he was on the ground he kicked him on the head and jumped upon him. The cries for help uttered by Jl'Meikau brought Mr Boatwood and his son on the Bcene, and they arrived just as accused was moving away. Ihey removed the injured man to the hospital, where he was attended to by the house surgeon.—Prosecutor gave evidence in support of Sergeant O'Neill's statement. He said he was 64 BEAUTY AND PURITY go hand in hand. I.bey are the foundation of health and happiness; health because of pure blood, happiness because of clear skin. Thousands of useful lives have been embittered by distressing humours. Cuticuba Kejikimes are the greatest of skin purifiers as well as blood purifiers. Because of their peculiar action on the pores they are successful in preventing and curing all forms of skin, scalp, aud blood humours, when the best physicians fail. I Safe, innocent, and effective, they especially appeal to mothers and children, because they act so gently yet effectively upon the skin and blood, as well as the liver, kid neyß, and bowels. Their use at all seasons ensures a clear skin and pure | blood, as well as sound bodily health.-9 Mellin*s Food for Infants and Invalids.— Perfectly adapted for the youngest infant. Keeps good in all climates ; free from animal germs. To be obtained from all dru-.'gists'and atoics. t» BpORJiS OLD JOSS

years of ace.—Cross-examined by Mr Hanlon, he said that he and accused had been on bad terms. Accused had brought him before tho court for stealing his pig feed, and the court held the case proved. The assault was entirely unprovoked. He did not commence throwing stones at Warrinßton. He had some dogs, but he did not encourage stray dogs about the place in order that they might devour accused's pig feed. He did not sleep all day and go about during the night, or graze his horses in Warrington's paddock at night time. He had been before the court on several chargei', but he could not remember them all. They were mostly for cattle straying. He waa not. in the habit of quarrelling with people, nor was he in the habit of throwing stones.—Evideuca was also given by Dr MAdam, John and David Boatwood, and Constable Brennan. —Mr Hanlon the.n spoke on behalf of the accused, and submitted that he should not ba committed for trinl, as the evidence disclosed only a case of common assault.—The Bench held that there was a case to answer. Accused would be committed to take hi 3 trial at the next criminal sittings of the Supreme Court. Bail was allowed—accused in his own recognisances in a sum of £50, and two sureties of £25 each.