The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1901-11-26

at Pearl harbor would raise the price OF
my land
Mr.. Holt was excused upon the first
peremptory challenge of Mr.. Dunno for
the United States.
]. A. Byrne.--"Factory representative;
lived her for eighteen months. L have
heard discussions of the land values at
Pearl Harbor, and have an opinion as
to property values there. I don't think
1t would affect me in this case; some i'm
preston would naturally be made on my
mind"
do you think you would make a fair
juror. Mr.. Byrne?" asked Mr.. Dunno.
II would rather not serve replied the
juror
Byrne was excused by the court for
cause.
w. E. Skinner-''Employed at the Ha-
waiian Electric Company, and represent
the Westinghouse Company. Came here
from Buffalo n. Y. two years ago. Have
visited Pearl Harbor. but know nothing
OF real estate values there"
Harry +. Davidson.-"Designer, in bus
mess for myself. Lived here all my life.
1 have an opinion that the Americans
should have a station here, but have no
opinion as to the value of these lands.
Am acquainted with all the trustees and
attorneys of the Bishop estate. 1 do not
know whether any of my relatives own
sugar stock in these corporations.
have a tremendously large family here,
you know"
Philip Friedman.-''No occupation at
present. Was in cigar business for ten
months; been here that length OF time"
Upon this answer Mr.. Kinney raised
the question of citizenship, and the juror
stated that he was not citizen of the
Territory. Thereupon the court excused
him for cause, and also for the balance
of the term.
w. II. Barth.-"Am n sheet metal
worker; in business on Fort street. 1
own a few shares in Eva plantation, but
that would not conflict with my judg
ment in this case. Have been here two
years. three months"
l.. Il. Electrician, employed by
Rapid Transit Company. Been here six
months twenty-one days. Am not cit
izen of the Territory" Excused for
cause by the court. Also for the remain
der of term.
W. c. Holl'nshead.-'Am a sugar boil
er; not employed at present. Was last
engaged on Lihue plantation on Hawaii.
Have gained some knowledge of the val
ue of cane land
r. E. Lockwood.-Collector. Was ex-
cused by Mr.. Kinney on peremptory
challenge.
f. L. Mossman was the last of the
twelve original jurors TO be examined.
and was satisfactory to both parties.
STANLEY stephenson, Caleu IN place OF
have lived here two
years"
Il don't think I am competent to act
on this jury" said Mr.. Stephenson, be-
fore his examination had proceeded very
far.
why not?' asked Mr.. Dunno.
Because 1 am not familiar with the
prices of land here"
That IS the very reason we want
you"
George 2. Diehlen. called in place OF
for Alexander
< Baldwin. Been in the Islands for two
years Also acting as secretary for Mr..
Castle. He owns stock in some of these
lie was later excused on peremptory
challenge by the government.
John Callahan.-"Ho Horse-trader for forty
years. Have 70 connection with the gov
srnment at present. Lived in San Fran
cisco before 1 came here"
Edward Dekum, called in place or
charge Of the advertising
department. OF the Advertiser. Lived here
ten years of and on; know all the trus-
tees excepting Air. Carter"
Ar Dekum was excused by the United
States being the third and last exercise