The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1912-12-27
SMITH TURNS UP
LIKE BAD PENNY
As Debonair as Ever, and Says
He Will Plead Guilty to
Smuggling Charge.

After an absence of nearly two
months, during which time the govern
ment officials of Hawaii have made ov-
cry effort to locate him, Norman B.
Smith walked into the Office of Uniteu
states Marshal Hendry yesterday morn
ing, and announced his readiness TO
face the charges ii which he stands
accused. There was no sign or worry,
no trace of suffering or hardship On
the features of Smith; he was Jovial
and happy, to all appearances.
Smith was accompanied by Lily
Smith, nee Hookano. 1t was to save
this woman, he now says, that he came
back to answer for any wrongs which
the government may charge him with.
Smith had been at liberty on $4,000
cash bonds on a charge of smuggling
and another of violating the Edmunds
Act. Though he did not appear at the
time set for trial, there is said to be
no record that this bail has yet been
ordered forfeited. However, as the for
mer fugitive is now in custody, it is
possible the cash will not be confls
Gated.
Smith was brought before Judge Dole
yesterday morning and again arraigned.
On the charge of smuggling, bail was
fixed at $500. Bail was fixed at $500
on the Edmunds Act accusation.
There was no effort made to secure
new bonds. Smith announced he would
spend last night in Jail. Whether he Will
make an effort to secure his release this
morning remains to be seen.
Considerable mystery attaches TO
Smith IS actions since disappearing from
Honolulu early last November. Those
who know the MAJ. and have watched
his strange career on the Islands have
said that they do not believe he is a
smuggler; on the contrary, that he is
a secret service operative, and his
illegal, acts in this Territory have. been
but part of his scheme to secure evil
dence which would aid him in his gov.
ernment work.
This theory, however, is exploded
with Smith s allegal violation of the
Edmunds Act. 1t is this violation which
has brought the trouble upon Lily
Smith. She was released from Jail Tues
day morning, and seemed happy wom-
an yesterday as she walked into the
marshal's Office accompanied by the
erstwhile fugitive.
Smith spent some time in consulta-
ton with United States District Attor-
ney Breckons. During this meeting it
is said the prisoner announced his will
ingness to enter Il plea of guilty to the
smuggling charge. From this it is sur
missed that an effort will be made to
have the "white slave" accusation dis
missed.
"Breckons knows more about this
than myself, - said Srnith yesterday. 81
have no statement to give out. -
The prisoner refused to say where he
has been since his disappearance. 1t is
thought that he has not been off the
island. 1t is known that he passed
Christmas in Honolulu.
"The first intimation l had that
Smith was in Honolulu came TO me over
the telephone yesterday morning, y said
United States District Attorney Breck
ons "fThe message came from Lily
Smith.
." Merry Christmas said the voice
After learning who it was, returned
the message of good cheer and was theI
told that Smith had come back. vii
be down with him to see you tomor
rowP' said the woman, and true to hel
promise, Lily and the former fugitive
were here to greet me upon my alriva
this morning"