The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-03-06
BOYD Is FREE
ON ALL COUNTS
ONE CASE TRIED AND THE PROSECUTION FAILS
TO CONNECT BOYD WITH THE MONEY
RECEIVED FOR THE CHECKS IN QUESTION AND
THE. TERRITORY IS THROWN OUT OF COURT.

James H. Boyd found guilty Of embezzemen this
morning. Judge De Bolt insructng the jury to return verdict
The prosecution had not connected him with the checks for $500
$5o which figured in the case W. Cathcar counsel for
the prosecution admitting that there nothing go the
jury view Of the unexpected testimony given this morning by
Samuel Oneha messenger Of the Public Works Department
The against Boyd went to pieces under the
inaon of Oneha and when B. H Wright called wit
fill in the gap Oneha testimony left he refused to testify
being under indictment The Defense far revealed
accusation of Wright and Wrghs refusal to answer questions
about the two checks in evidence throws the burden on his
shoulders.
Onea testified under examination that both Boyd and
Wright frequently gave him checks to cash. 1t his custom
the money the who gave the check. He
could identify either Of the checks evidence which
Paying Teller McGrew of Bishops bank testified that Onea had
cashed.
few short questions examination by A. G. NJ Rob
all the checks Boyd him cash Spreckes bank
This where Boyds is and neither of the checks
in evidence were on this bank Cathcar on redirect tried to
show that Oneha had told him different story before being
called witness, but this allowed Onehas testimony
amounted absolute denial that the received for the
two checks had been paid over to James II. Boyd.
b. H. Wright called, with to proving that he had
given the messenger the checks but he refused
any questions
Wright wanted refuse be but told by the
that he be- but that he could refuse
question that might ncriminate him.
What your position the 10Th day of March, 1902"
the first question: and Wright sad 81 refuse answer
DO you know James H. Boyd?'
That the last question Wright He
the check for $500 and refused say whether he had
it before and was excused
H. H. Walker receiving teller Speckes bnak was called
and in spite of objections Judge De Bolt allowed him testify
that Boyd had deposited 5000 with his bank the day OF the
alleged embezzent of $780, and 800 the day of the al
legged ebezzement Of $1,000 This closed the for the
prosecution and the jurors excused while Robertson oe1
ed a motion to instruct verdict
the Territory can in good faith oppose this mo-
on said Cathcart Sin view of the testimony given by Oneha
and B. H. Wrghs refusal to testify
Cathcar therefore stated that he would oppose
Robertson asked that the motion be granted
Il don't what else be DONE said Judge DE Bolt The
jurors summoned back to their and the appoint
ed E. W. Quinn, foreman nstrucng verdict of Not Guilty
The defendant discharged and the other against him
set for disposal at 1880 this afternoon.
Boyd left the receiving many congratulations, and
he was busy for time shaking hands with his friends
This afternoon Boyd appeared in again with his attor
neys A. G. NJ Robertson and A. S. Humphreys Catcart
ed that the government wished noe prosequ each
of the other cases. and this done Judge De Bolt made
order dchagg the defendant and ordering his bond cancelled
and Boyd left the free