The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1885-01-21

peopie on the street at the time, followed Bridges
in his pocket.
THE TESTIMONY FOR THE OFFENCE.
Jonathan Austin Esq. associate counsel for the
defence then made a minute address to the jury
BE stated that he would not deny that Bridges
nred the Shots. he would prove that all Bridges
had done was in defense of his own life. he
would show that Patten had uttered many thr, ats
against Bridges and his wife, and that B. was IN
bodily fear of ais life. He would show that an
erring woman who was striving to amend her life
by the aid of God and loving husband was not
allowed to do so, but was approached by man
who strove to break the most sacred relations
known to man. He argued that any man who at
tackled another from behind with club, took his
life into his own hands and must suffer the conse-
quences. The first witness for the defence was
then called.
shooting and the scuf1e that preceededit. 0ncross
examination he stated that he saw blows struck by
the taller man (Pattenl the smaller man tBridges)
retreating during the infiiction.
ii. A. Bridges, the accused. sworn, stated ar
rived in Honolulu, July 18th, 1884. Became ac-
quainted with my second wife, Miss Lois Horn.
two weeks before married. Was engaged three
three or four days before marriage. Never heard
OF Patten before my marriage. Saw him first on
Sept. 2Sth. But did not speak TO him then. Imet
him November 2nd. My wife said he was infuri-
ated because she declined TO go 10 funeral with
him. be came to the house, and met him. He
SAUL L want 10 see NOur VIE, nave TWO rent re-
ceipts to show her. He then talked to her about
the rent and ignored me. The day before he had
notified us of bringing a suit. NY wife told me
that Patten had theatened to shoot her. Patten
had also said that my wife and myself should not
leave the beach alive. Mrs. Horn told my wife
that Patten had said he did not care for his own
life, but we should not live. felt in bodily fear
of him, he seemed TO follow me round, met him
one day into Lyons Levey's store, and another
time into Lycan's store. On both occasions he
had uuUlpaGaut link him I'm November
18th, between Z and O'Clock in the evening, was
sitting with my wife on Mr.. Horns upper veran-
dab, Patten came along by the side gate on Hotel
street and watched US. We soon afterwards went
there. The threats by him were all made before
November 18th. From what heard / was afraid
that he would shoot me at the first opportunity.
/ always tried to avoid meeting him. generally
went down Nuuanu street on my way to town so
as to avoid meeting him. put my pistol in my
pocket on Monday, Nov. 10th. On Wednesday,
Nov. 18th in the morning was cutting paper for
MIR. Horn in his store.
About O'Clock afternoon l went to the store of
Lyons Levey and other places on business. At
five O'Clock / was on the Pacific Mail wharf, and
heard the whistle blow. then started for home
going up Fort street at rather brisk pace, when,
near Lycan,s store, suddenly received a blow
and heard bad language used to me. The blow
partly stunned me. l started to run, when was
grabbed by the shoulder, and turning round saw
Patten. The expression in his face frightened me.
1 pulleQ out my revolver. he SAID, I'm, you'll
shoot, will your" l was utterly unneryed, and did
not know what was doing fired once and
suppose second time, and then getting clear from
him, ran up Fort street expecting someone to fol-
store, and called out to Mr.. Horn to save me, but
he did not take much notice, SO hid myself in a
room in the rear. laid the pistol on tin box
in the room. About five minutes afterwards,
heard voice, which recognized as that of Mr..
Gibson, and came out.
C,oss Examined: am % years of age. Came TO
the Islands Oct. Bird, 1881. Was married when
came, my first wife died May 10th, 1884. Iarrived
here July 18th, from Hawaii, became engaged to
Miss Horn, seven days later, and was married to
her Saturday, August 2nd, at st. Andrews church.
Rev. Alexander Macintosh, performed the cere-
mony. l did not propose to Miss Horn until few
days before we were married. talk TO Mr.. Mack
intosh before / was married had never heard a
rumor of any kind against the character of my
wife before / married her. l was told in the Y. Nj.
G. A. Hail. about October list, by young man
whose name do not remember, that Patten had
been intimate with my wife. have seen this per-
son since; do not know his name, he told me this
as reason why business men Stunned me.
told this man that was not in a position to
do anything at all, my intention was to leave the
country, no, / do not know the mans name, the
conversation lasted about minutes, l said in
answer to him that whatever my wife had been
knew she was faithful to me now, did not speak
to Patten then, knew him by sight, Luning had
pointed him out to me. Am sure l said some
lLlllp 70 my vile dDOuN lLlS COnNtTbdIlOu dDOul
the end of October. This young man was the
only one that told me of any intimacy between
Patten and my wife. l told my wife simply
that certain people down town were talking
about her and Patten, went to the Y. NJ. G. A.
hall to read and instruct myself, met the person
who told me the rumors at that place, do not
know his name. Rev. Mr.. Macintosh did not
say anything relative to her and Patten. After
being married we moved into house out at Pala-
ma, rented from Iative whose name l do not
know. gave him the money, and he paid the
bill. We stayed in the house about month, and
then moved into furnished house, Nc. 25S Bere-
tania street. We moved because the house was
a better and healthier location for the children.
Mr.. Castle, for defence objected to the course of
examination pursued by the prosecution the mat
ter not being relevant to the case in hand.
AttOrney-GeneT Neumann, stated that he de-
sired TO examine the defendant in such manner
as to test his powers of memory. He considered
that the prosecution had right to examine the
witness on any act Of his from the cradle to the
time he took the stand. The defence was based
on a certain belief that great fear had taken
possession of the defendants soul, the jury can
not be asked to say that that man was in fear of
his life without evidence to that effect. The main
question is whether the relations between the
defendant and the dead man such as to warrant
the theory of self defense. He did not desire, nor
would he take any advantage of the witness, nor
interpolate questions irrelevant TO the matter at
issue.
Mr.. Castle, withdrew his objection and the
cross examination was continued.
About the 18th of September my wife told me
that man named Patten had purchased the fur
niture in the house as well as the lease and that
he was willing to reet the house furnished for SO
per month. Moved in there about the 18th of
September. Rent was to be paid Nov. list. Pat
ten paid the first months rent. Patten made the
furniture in the house present to my wife, Heard
of the Gift of furniture shortly after heard of
relations existing between Patten and my wife.
Objected to her accepting, she consented not to
accept. found letter in my wlfe's trunk about
September lst 1t commenced with Dearest and
was signed Lem. Witness then testified al
some length to his movements from the time of
leaving Dowsett's lane, Palama TO removing from
the house on Beritania street. | never wrote to
Patten, he never wrote to me. There were threats
made to sue me for the rent which Patten had
paid; refused to pay and said l would rather pay
$500 in Court than the $50 to Patten. That re-
mark was hasty however, as gave my wife the
$50 the next day, she gave it to Mrs. Sexton who
offered it 10 Patten but he refused it. Feared yio-
lence before Nov list. My wife told me that Pat
ten had said that he would get man to horse
whip me, this was about October 18th. The find
ing of the lett addressed Dearest, and signed
Len" cansed fears Luning pointed out Patten
to me one day and said there is Len Patten',
then connected the Len" of the letter with Pat
ten. 1t had been stated to ME that Patten had
said that he did not care for his life that he
would kill one or both of us (me and my wife) to
prevent our leaving the country.
1t being now 3 o'clock, Attorney General Men.
mann moved an adjournment. The mail steamer
for San Francisco leaving at noon the Chief JUS
tice ordered the adjournment until p. m. of the
next day.
THURSDAY JANUARY 10Th.
The court convened at l o'clock pursuant to
adjournment from the 18th inst. No delay
occurred in proceeding with the trial, the defend
ant Immediately being placed on the stand and
the cross examination was continued, he testifyinG
as follows; My father-in-law may have made over.
lures 10 Patten to settle trouble between us.
smoke to Mr. Horn alOut the natnre of the letter
had suspicious about found two letters from
Patterns wife that is why knew he was married
My wife. l thought, should be sympathized with
because she was young girl and Patten an old
man. / never sent any letters TO Patten, or said
that l would send him to the reef. / gave all the
letters TO Mr.. Horn. Mr.. Horn promised to burn
the letters after left the country. He advised me
to look out for Patten, as he would do me injury
befor left the country. borrowed 800 on a
diamond ring from Lyons Devey. got the rinl
from my wife. lido not know where she got it from
OF where ii is now. have never made any effort
to get il back. have though, understood since
that NJ. Patty applied for the ring. My first wife
was inferred May 2lst. | came here about a
month after, and tried to get home for my chill
dren. made an arrangement with Mrs, Buck
land, a teacher in the Chinese school, to be my
housekeeper and while ] went for the children
she was to furnish house for me. went back to
Hilo and there learned she did not have a good
reputation.
fled: Am acquainted with both Patten and Bridges
Have heard Patten make threats on three different
occasions to kill Bridges his wife. The first
time was the second week after they had moved
into the Beretania street house. then had pri-
vate conversation with Patten; he requested me
to take $50 to lawyer and settle some rent for
him; / agreed but asked him why Patten said
because Bridges was poor and did not have money.
He then said that Mr.. and Mrs. Bridges must be
separated; if could not do it he would; he would