The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1902-02-08
TWO COURTS
ARE ACTIVE
Humphreys Hear
ing Another
Land Case.
LIQUOR SELLER
HEAVILY FINED
Jap Who Wouldn't Plead Guilty.
Appeal in Brown Case.
New Suits.

way was made in clearing the calendar
of criminal cases There was but one
jury trial before each court, but a
large number of cases We're dismissed
or sentence suspended by Judge Gear.
Judge Humphreys was occupied all
day in hearing the case of John III Es-
tate VS.. Kahinu Mele, an ejectment
suit which promises to take several
days. The trial was commenced at the
last term of court, but for some reason
fell through, because of disagreement
of the jury. The jury which is hearing
the case is composed as follows: D. NJ.
Ross, E. Blake, w. E. Devereaux, W.
j. Ordway, w. c. Crook Jr., James
Jaeger, Charles Spencer, D. Naauao, J.
M. Homan, H E. Cares, F. L. Dortch
and H. II. Simpson.
A plea of guilty was entered by Mi
TAM to the charge of selling liquor
without a license, and sentence was
suspended. The Jap, however, had OBJ
lection to admitting his guilt, and At
torney Brooks had to do it for him.
The proceedings, which were conduct
ed through the Japanese interpreter,
convulsed both court and jury, as well
as other attendants in the room.
When the case was called for trial
Mr.. Brooks entered a plea of guilty to
the charge for the prisoner.
Are you guilty of the crime charged
in the Indictment the defendant was
asked by the court
II didn't do it, replied the prisoner.
ASK him if he sold liquor without a
license continued the court.
No; 1 had a license responded the
Jap.
do you want to be tried?' asked
Judge Gear
II am innocent of the charge, and
want to be released said the defend
ant, through the interpreter.
| Here Brooks took his client in hand
and finally convinced him that perhaps
he was guilty, but when the court ques-
toned Mitani again he denied the ac-
cusation.
What is the name of your attor-
ney?" the court next asked.
Mr.. Mckinney" the prisoner said.
| Then Mr. Brooks explained that Nc
Kinney was a clerk in his office and
had conducted negotiations with the
defendant He said he was willing to
take the responsibility of pleading
guilty for his client, and said he knew
that the Jap really wanted to enter
plea of guilty. The plea was then ac-,
cepted, and upon motion of Mr.. Dou-
thitt. sentence was suspended.
CRIMINAL CASES.
A. Perry was found guilty of selling
liquor without a license by a jury in
Judge Gears court yesterday and SEN
fenced to pay a fine of $3.50. The court
stated that he intended to break UP
this practice of a liquor joint in every
corner grocery, as there We're enough
saloons now to supply the demand. The
jury that heard the case was composed
of A w Judd, f. 7. Tannatt, w. F.
Jones w. Dusenberg, D. Hoapili, ID. b.
Renear. Fred Goudie, E. X. Kaai, j.
Tarn McGrew. c. Kimball, D. Kakuole.
In the case of Koloma and Kolikoli,
charged with assault and battery, ap
peal from district court. Deputy Attor-
ney General Douthitt entered nolle
prosequi.
4 noue prosequi was also entered in
the case of Kork Hin. charged with as
sault and battery.
The case of Yoshika, charged with
nuisance, was also dismissed for want
Of prosecution.
In the case of All Hing, selling liquor
without a license. the defendant plead
ed guilty and was fined 500.
NEW SUITS.
{. Il. Male has sued W. c. Achi
for a $1,000 note due upon certain Wal
XXI property sold to defendant The
note is secured by mortgage
which it is alleged Achi refuses TO can
eel or pay the money.
A. J. Lopez has sued Antonio Manuel
and others for s765.25. which he says he
expended in perfecting title to prop
erty purchased from Antonio Manuel,
deceased. of whom defendants were the
heirs
L. L. McCandless has brought suit
against the Territory to establish fish
ing rights at Waianae. this island.
COURT CULLNGS.
George Lucas as master has filed his
report upon the accounts of A. G. Gun
ha. executor of the estate of A. G.
Cunfa deceased. The total receipts
were $So25.50 and disbursements s2s45.62.
An amended complaint has been filed
in the case of Chez Kit vs.. Lee Lung,
a damage suit for $1,000. The plaintiff
claims defendant melted Lee Choy and
Tung Chong to assault him.
Notice of appeal has been given in
the matter of the guardianship Of the
Brown minors by Mrs. Irene Holloway.