CITY POLICE COURT.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 15822, 22 July 1913, Page 9

CITY POLICE COURT.

Monday, July 21. Before Mr J. R. Bartholomew, S.M.) Drunkenness-John Lamb, who did not appear, was lined IDs, in default 48 hours' imprisonment lor anmkeimu.6 hi uixsii King street.—For a similar oiience in Clyde street, Andrew Atkinson was fined 10b, with is cab lure, in ,detault 48 hours' lmprison-mem.-Albcrt Joseph Bell, with 33 previous conv.ctions, was/ lined 10a or 48 hours' imprisonment on a charge of insobriety in nieces street on Saturday, and Alfred For-sy-tii was dealt with in a like manner for a corresponding ofl'ence. —William Joiin Newman was' cnarged with that on July 19 lie was drunk in Manse street, and witn a third breach of a prohibition order. He pleaded " Guilty," t)n the first charge he yea fined Ids, in default 48 hours' imprisonment, and on the second £2, or 14 days' imprisonment. He was allowed a week in which to pay the line-Two first offenders were fined ss, in default 24 hours' imprisonment, and a third, who did not appear, was lined Ids, in default 43 hours' imprisonment. Obecene Language.—Henry Aiyles was charged with using obscene language in High street, and also with assaulting Constable Sorreil on July 19 while the latter was in the execution of his duty.—Sub-in-spector Fouht applied for a remand for a week.—This ni consented to by Mr Irwin, who appeared for the accused, and the application was granted, bail be-ins allowed accused in £25 and ono surety ot £25. Michael Patrick O'Keefe was charged with using obscene language in King Edward street.—The accused did not appear, but was represented by Mr Irwin, who intimated that he had instructions to plead " Guilty."—Tho Magistrate said that as the accused had to elect how he would bo tried for this offence, tk oaae could not be determined in his absence—On Mr Irwin's application tho case was adjourned until Wednesday. Committing Mischief-William Clark pleaded "Guilty" to a charge of oom- . mitting mischief by wi'fully damaging a show case in Maclaggan street, the property of George Holland, to the extent of lOs — Sub-inspector Fouhy said the accused had made good tho damage.—A fine of 20s, with costs 12s, was imposed, in default seven days' imnrisonment.

By-law Cases.—tieorgo Oapstick, for whom Mr Payne appeared, was fined 5s with costs (7s) for permitting a chimney in his premises to be on fire, and Arthur John Marshall was simdarly dealt with. William Mitchell was fined ss, with ooste (7s) for driving a vehicle in Cumberland street on July 4 after eunset without a light.— Gordon Ingle pleaded " Guilty " to a charge of riding a bicycle at night in Gcorgo street without a light, and was fined 2s 6d without costs. David M'Donald wa6 charged with permitting a. lad under the age of 14 years to drive a coal dray on Maoandrow road. Ho pleaded ''Not y guilty," and stated that the boy had never previously driven a dray. Constablo Howard frave evidence as to tho offence having been committed.—A fine of 5a and costs (7e was imposed. Casting Offensive Matter.—William Forsyth was charged with casting offensive matter in Bond street.—He pleaded "Not Guilty," and produced a- medical certificate to show that tlu act was involuntary—The case was dismissed. Jas. Smith pleaded "Guilty" to a similar offenco in Bond street.—The Magistrate said that there had been considerable oomplaints about this kind of behaviour and it wouid have to be stopped. A fine of 20s, with coste (7s) was imposed.

Maintenance. — John O'Connell was charged with failing to maintain h ; 8 illegitimate child, now in the Caversliam Industrial School.—Chief Detective Herbert stated that the summons was issued some time ago for the arrest of the defendant, but he could not be found, and appeared to be evading his service. It was owing to Mr Irwin's instrumentality that the man appeared that morning, but as the police knew nothing of tie facts he would ask for a .remand. —Mr Invin said lie*did not think there was anything in the suggestion of evasion en the part of defendant. In the event of a remand he would ask for bail.—The'defendant was remanded for a week, bail being allowed in accused's own recognisance of £50 and one surety of £50 or two of £25.——Jessio Shaw was charged with fsiling to pay the 6iim of Is per week towards the support of a child, the arrears to May 24 being £1 15s—The defendant did not appear, and the Magistrate said he did not think this wa6 a case in which ho would bo justified in sending the defendant to prison. .She had consented to pay a nominal Is for a certain purpose. Her husband was unable to pay anything, and the case would be dismissed.

A Licensing Case—Malta- A. Tubman, for whom Mr Payne appeared, was charged with that, on June 23, he did send a jar containing two gallons of beer to R.' Scott, of Balelutha, and that he did fail to have the jar distinctly labelled, thereby showing its contents. A plea of "Not guilty" was entered.—Evidence for the prosecution was given by Constable Harvey, Claud Thompson, and Michael Miller, to the effect, that the jar was not labelled, and there was no trace of it having been labelled.—For the defence John Joseph Reddington stated that he had labelled tho jar, the label being placed over the top of tho cork. He had been engaged in the trade for 12 years, and had never made a mistake before. This was the first lot of beer that Mr Tubman had 6enfc away to a. no-license district. —The Magistrate said there was no reason to doubt the evidence given by tho lost witness, and it appeared that the jar was properly labelled when sent away from the hotel. It would, howeyer, bo better in future to attach -i more secure label to jars thiis sent out. The case was dismissed.

A Charge of Theft.—Henry Thomas Bray was charged with stealing two, blankets, valued at £1, the property of Arthur Thomson. He pleaded "Not guilty."—Subinspector Fouliy stated that the police unable to get one important witness, but he proposed to go on with the evidence before him. The blankets had been stolen from the 6.6. Breeze, and that vessel was now in port.—Arthur Thomson, steward on tho Breeze, stated that on July 8 he met tho accused coming up the street from the direction of the wharf with some blankets under his arm. He did not know then that they were stolen from the ship, but when he went on board he found that his own blankets were gone. He followed the accused to the station, and asked him to return the blankets. The accused refused to do so, but offered to pay for them. Witness then went to the telephone and rang up tho police—Constable Southgate gave evidence as to havinj arrested the accused, but stated that ho had been unable to recover the blankets.—The accused stated that ho had paid a visit to the Breczo to sco a fireman whom ho knew. He then went to the railway station, and Thomson followed and accused him of stealing his blankets. He replied that they were his own b'ankets.—The Magistrate stated that tho accused's explanation was not satisfactory, and he preferred to accept the evidence of the constable and the, sknvard. There was no rloubt that the blankets had been 6tolon. The accused would l>e fined £2, and costri (3s), ill default two weeks' imprisonment, and he would also be required to pay for the blankets.

Defence Cases—Patrick Tohill, a Senior Cadet, was charged with failing to render personal service under tho Defence Act, in that he did absent himself from parades on May 8 and 15.—Evidence in support of tho charge was given by Sergeant-major Cummings. after wlr'ch the defendant was fined 10s. and costs (7s). Ronald Hoaley, George Garriek, Henry Scrivinor, Andrew Mitchell, and William Mavall were also charged with failing to render personal service under the Dcfenco Act in that they were alwent from parades hold during June.—Captain Fraser, who appeared for the prosecution, stated that these men's oifences arose largely out of carelessness and not from any desire to evade the Act. They had not sent in excuses for their absence soon enough, hence the charges against them.—The Magistrate said each man would have to pay tho court costs (7s), and in future would have to be more particular about attending his parades.—Walter J. Parker, Alfred E. Wilson, Norman Gunn. and, Maurice V. Lousley were each fined oh. and costs (7si. on a similar charge.—Wilfred C. Wnldren, Jamc6 Edward Burgos?, and William Crre were each fined 10s, nnrl costs (7s!. -Duncan M'Farlane, Georgo S-nith. James Morrin, and ponrad A. St ; gii.sh were fined 20s, and costs (7s). The case against Charles Godloy, who produced a medical certificate, was dismissed.