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JOSE DE- MEprIEo- ACQUITTED
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MAUI, Dec. l5.-During the week,
since Tuesday, the 18th inst, the for
eign Jury have been hard at work, and
expect to finish all criminal cases by
tonight.
Monday and Tuesday Of next week
will be devoted TO civil cases. For
three days past twelve foreign jurors
have been listening to "Republic of
Hawaii vs.. III. III. Plemer; malicious
burning; committal from Waikiki"
By telephone from Lshaina, it has
been learned that the prosecution
rested last night, aud evidence In de-
Tense will be introduced today.
Messrs. Neumann, Peterson, Crelgh-
ton and Rosa are attorneys for the de-
PENDANT.
In the case entitled Republic of
Hawaii VS.. Jose de Medeiros; man
slaughter; committal from Maka-
wao," Paul Neuman cleared his cli-
ent-
IL will be remembered that Me-
deiros accidentally ran over and killed
a Chinaman at Hamakuapoko some
months ago, and since his committal
at Makawao, has been almost insane
in anticipation of a fearful punish
ment for his carelessness. No hap
pier man exists today in Hawaii-nel
than this prisoner, who was acquitted
by the foreign jury last Wednesday
afternoon, the 10Th inst.
The following is q list of court dig
nitaries, who have been in attendance
during the term: Judge j. w. kalua,
Deputy Acknowledgement A. G. Nj.
Robertson, Hawaiian Interpreter w.
l.. Wilcox, Japanese Interpreter, j.
II. Harbottle, Portuguese Interpreter
A. r. Tavares, Attorneys z. Neu-
mann, V. ". Ashford, A. p. Peterson,
]. A. Magoon, Chas. Creighton, An
tone Rosa, Chas. Achi, A. N. kepoi-
kai, J. Richardson, ). +. Ch1ll1ng-
worth, j. Kalama, J. NJ. Kealoha, Z.
Long, NJ. Reuter-, Sheriff l.. A. An
drews, Deputy-S heriffs III. II. Hltcn-
cock, w. II. King, G. w. Dickey, l..
NJ. Baldwin and ]. K. Iosepa.
The following Is a list of cases on
the calendar and the results:
HAWAIIAN JURY CRIMINAL CASES.
Provisional Government VS.. Hama
Naue wv }, Sam Pupu'i adultery appeal
from Hama continued from June term.
Nolle pressed.
Provisional Government vs.. Kahuhu
(k.), Kealahau wv } ; adultery. Guilty ;
K. fined $50 and costs, W. $50 and costs.
Provisional Government vs.. kanekoa
(k.): assault and battery; appeal from
Lahaina. Guilty; fined $50 and costs.
Provisional Government VS. Chas. Ako;
Sabbath breaking; appeal from Honu-
aula Nolle Pressed.
Provisional Government vs. kalanl;
Sabbath breaking; appeal from Honu-
aula. Nolle Pressed.
Provisional Government vs. } P.Sylva;
embezzlement; committal from Hama.
Defamation To prosecute filed.
Republic of Hawaii vs.. Ben Davis; FUR
\
SO, forfeited.
Republic of Hawaii Va. NJ. c. Ross
opium in possession; appeal from Wal
Iuku. Continued TO June term. 1898.
Republic of Hawaii vs. Piipii (w.);
adultery; appeal from Wailuku. Bail,
$50, forfeited. -.
Republic OF Hawaii vs.. Kunoe, malici-
Gus burning: committal tom klpahula.
Declines to prosecute.
Republic of Hawaii vs.. j. h. kahoo-
kele, ct al. suppression OF offenses; ap-
peal from Wailuku. Appeal dismissed.
Republic of Hawaii vs.. Piiapo (k.l;
malicious injury; committal from Molo-
kai. Attorney General declines TO pro-
secute.
FOREIGN JURY CRIMINAL CASES.
Provisional Government VS. Tam
Chong; liquor selling; appeal from Ma
kawao. Not guilty.
Provisional Government vs.. Alb Ho;
opium in possession; appeal from Wal
Iuku. Guilty.
Republic OF Hawaii VS.. Quai Lin; OPT
um in possession; appeal from Waikiki.
Guilty.
Republic of Hawaii VS.. Akeau; opium
IN possession; appeal from Hama iiuilty.
Republic of Hawaii Va. Jose de Medei-
ros manslaughter; committai from Ma
kawao Acquitted.
Republic OF Hawaii vs.. Lau Nun; OPT
um in possession appeal from Makawao-
Republic Of Hawaii va. All Nee; liquor
selling; appeal from Makawao. Fined
800 and costs.
Republic of Hawaii VS.. II. II. Plemer;
malicious burning; committal from wal
luku. Acquitted.
Republic of Hawaii VS.. Lun Dou Gnu;
embezzlement; committal from Walluku.
Guilty.
Republic O. Hawaii VS.. Kai Chong;
opium in possession; appeal from Hama.
Republic of Hawaii vs.. 1mamurama
liquor selling; appeal from Walluku;
Republic OF Hawaii vs. keone, ,. :.
house breaking; committal from Moio-
kai. Attorney General to prosecute.
Republic of Hawaii VS.. Akiona alias
Ho Chock; assault with weapon; COM
initial from Hama. Guilty.
Republic of Hawaii VS.. an Selong;
lottery gaming; appeal from Wailuku.
Republic of Hawaii VS.. All Kau; opium
in possession; appeal from Nakawao
Guilty.
HAWAIIAN JURY-CIvIL CASES
Charles Ako VS.. Kalaui damages /;
appeal from honuaula Withdrawn
Richardson VS.. Ke Pomaikai; re-
plevin; appeal from Wailuku. Judg-
msnt Tor defendant.
MIXED JUDY.
ID. Kanealii for J. 7. Baker VS.. w. r.
Pogue damages appeal from Makawao;
continued from June term. June TERM
1898.
Hynan Bros. VS.. J. +. ZablaT (; as