The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1882-12-16
Police Court News.
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common nuisance by keeping a gambling house
At the time the police entered his premises ther
were i've men seated around a table playin
cards, and there was money on the table, TO wit
81 90. The prisoners defence was, that the,
were playing for cider. His Honor, before pass
Ing sentence, gave a lengthy opinion on Smitl
street rowdylsm, and the disreputable character
who assemble there. 1t was in the prisoner
house that the dispute arose the week previous
which resulted in cutting and wounding. 1t hat
been held in the Supreme Court by the lat
Chief Justice Harris, that where parties meet il
a house and play games OF chance the proprietor
OF the house could not be held liable und Their,
common nuisance law if he received no benefit,
from the games played. In this case it wa.
different 1t had been clearly shown that the
prisoner had received money out of the pot, y
which fact constitutes a common nuisance
under the law. He would pass such a sen
tence that he hoped would deter the prisoner
from %resuming the practice, and also one
that would be n warning to Others who in.
dulge in similar bad habits. Sentenced to foul
months Imprisonment ut hard labor, and to pay
the costs.
Samuel Beckford, J P. Mitchell. Edward
Kiehl, r. Richardson, and WilliamBrown, were
charged with gambling on Thursday, on the
premises of Preston Davis. The two last named
turned Kings evidence, and were not prose-
cuted. His Honor explained to the prisoners
that to take part in a game in which money was
lost and won; was sufficient to bring them in
guilty under the Statute. Beckford was looked
upon as one of a crowd who form q great
nuisance in this town. He was nearly killed the
other day through an atfray originating in this
disreputable house, still he did not appear to be
scared. He had gone right back again like q
common gambler. In addressing the other two
prisoners, His Honor expressed regret to see
them mixed up with such bad company. He
sentenced BeckfOrd to ten days imprisonment
and a fine of so. Mitchell and Kiehl were sent
to gaol for "a honrs and fined $40 each.
MONDAY, 18th.
Thirteen cases of drunkenness were called,
and disposed of with the usual fine.
Four Cinnamon left bail of $40 each, and de-
faulted, for violating the Sabbath.
Two natives, for disturbing quiet of night,
were fined $40 ard 81 respectively.
Two natives forfeited bail of so each on a
charge of atfray, and n third native was fined Sc
on a similar charge.
Kekula, reported to be an old offender, was
fined $50 and sentenced to three months i'm
p%risonment for having opium in possession.
TUESDAY, 18th.
Two natives and also two foreigners charged
with drunkenness left bail of Sc each and de-
faulted. A foreigner who was given in charge
at the Pantheon Saloon-was fined SO.
Charles Baker, second officer of the bark Dis
covery was charged with importing opium into
this Kingdom. Upon the advice of his counsel,
Mr.. j. NJ. Davidson, he pleaded not guilty. The
defendant stated that he had shipped on board
the vessel at Port Townsend, about four hours
before she sailed. He had been in Honolulu the
last voyage of the Klikitat in October last. A
friend of his named Peterson, who had also
been in Honolulu at the same time in the Maria
h. Smith, came to Baker in Port Townsend and
suggested that he invest his whole ($600) in
opium, adding that it was not dutiable in Homo
lulu. The prisoner specialized as suggested by
his friend. He carried the opium in his room.
On arrival ut the wharf, he observed Port Sur
veyor Morrill, and his staff of men M to
search the vessel. Baker asked what they were
seaching for, and he was informed, Contra
band goods" Baker then said, 81 have some
opium, come aft and I will show it to YOU
The opium was taken possession of by the au-
thorities, and the prisoner was arrested. Mr..
Davidson pleaded with His Honor for a lenient
sentence. The prisoner was found guilty and
sentence was reserved.
A Chinaman, for having opium in possession,
was fined $50 and sentenced to one months i'm
p~risonment at hard labor.
A native youth who is an inmate of the Re-
School, and has been, or ought to
guilty to stealing a banjo valued at $50 from
Mr.. George Wells music store. Remanded for
the testimony of the Superintendent of the Re-
formatory School.
WEDNESDAY, 18th.
Charles Baker, guilty of importing opium was
to pay a fine of $500 and to be inn
prisoned at hard labor for six months; opium
confiscated to Hawaiian Government. Appeal
noted to Supreme Court.
Kealoha, the youth convicted the day previous
of stealing a banjo, was sentenced to twelve
months Imprisonment at hard labor, and a fine
of SIS. At expiration of sentence to be returned
to the Reformatory School.
Two cases of drunkenness were disposed of
with a fine of S. each. Harry Meyer was fined
SO for n similar offence within the Royal
Hotel, and Moses Keumi. an old offender, to
six.daysi Imprisonment.
Three native men and two women were
charged with gaming. They were remanded
until the 14th Today in order that witnesses
may be %subpenaed. ~
THURSDAY, 14th.
A native, in the employ of Levers & Cooke,
driving faster than a walk. pleaded extenuating
circumstances, the reins getting under the horses
tail. 1t appeared that he is well known as a fast
driver. He was fined SO and costs.
Hama, charged with the wilful murder of Ka-
MALE on the 10Th of October, by advice of coun-
waived examination and was committed for
trial at the January term of the Supreme Court.
The party of five natives charged with gaming
appeared on remand. -Four of them pleaded guilty
and one maintained his plea of not guilty. This
one who is a grave digger tried to prove that he
was ~sdigging graves on Monday last, and not
to six days imprisonment and fined
so and s. costs. The other four were sentenced
to twelve hours Imprisonment and fined $40
each,
FRIDAY, DECEMBER Is.
Keola and Harrietta, charged with disturbing
quiet of night, left bail of SO and defaulted.
Two Cinnamon, charged with having opium
in possession, were remanded until the 10Th