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Otago Daily Times, Issue 11284, 30 November 1898, Page 4

The charge against Peter Grant of til tempting to bribe a witness was hoard at the Supreme Court yesterday, and occupied from lmlf-past 10 a.m. until nearly 7 o'clock in the evening. For the prosecution the case wasi practically the same as nt the, preliminary: hearing at the Police Court, and three witnesses, including the accused, were examined for the defence. After a very exhaust he summing up by his Honor, the jury retired at 6 o'clock, and in about three-quarters of an hour returned with a. verdict of acquittal, and the accused was discharged. Only one caso, tho charge of arson, remains to be dealt will), but it in expected this case will occupy the court t!nec or four days. Tho regular meeting of the Benevolent Institution Trustees was held yesterday afternoon, and was attended by Messrs A. Solomon (chairman), C. Allan, It. Wilson, P. Treseder, It. Watson, H. Gourloy, and J. Grecm. Account.: amounting to £140 2s lOd were passed for na.vmn.ik 'i'i, n (Ihai^^.r, s!) .i(l (liat s i nce