MAGISTRATE'S COURT.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1269, 26 October 1911, Page 5

MAGISTRATE'S COURT.

(Beforo Mr. W. G. Riddell, S.M.) [ HE OWNS UP TO EVERYTHING. c I FORMIDABLE LIST. i HERE AND AT PALMERSTON. \ t No fewer than seventeen charges of breaking and entering, theft, and being ' on premises with intent to commit crime, l were preferred against a young man t named Walter flenry Marslen at tho f Magistrate's Court yesterday morning, s Ten of tho charges had reference to Wcl- 1 lington, and seven to Palmerston North. \ 'i'here were seven charges of breaking and entering and tiie'i at Wellington, ? and two relating to Palmerston North. Three charges referred to boinjf found T , on premises with intent to commit crimo , (in Wellington), and there were five *■ similar Palmorston charges. The offences . were alleged to have taken place between I the date of September 27 and October 30. ■* The premises affected in Wellington were occupied by Frederick Augusta Ynughan, -, Ambrose Hughoy Port, William H. P. 1 Barber, James Smith and Sons, Sarah T Agatha Jacobson, Albert L. Bennett, Mary * Ann Hill, Herbert William Preston, Abraham Borman, and W. J. Lankshcar. * The following premises at Palmerston were also mentioned in tho charges:— •■ Arthur Do Luen, Westport Coal Com- , pany, Ravonhill and Co., Frederick MowIcrn, William K. Richardson, and Andrew Logan. The money involved amounted to over Xl 7 lCs. <td., and, in addition, cheques I and goods had been missed. Chief JJetoctivo Broborg prosecuted. S Accused was not represented by counsel. Some Waaty-ono witnesses, wero .ex-, L

amined by tho Chief Detective. Each gavo evidence for tho prosecution. Evidence was also given by Detectives Kawlc, Camoron, and Quirko, of Paltncrstou North. Detective liawle stated that, on October 17, in company with Detective Cameron, he arrested accused, and found a number of tho stolen articles' in his possession. On the day following tho arrest, Murslcu had made a statement admitting all tho offences. Ho had also stated that he had come down to Wellington from Bunnythorpe on September 13, and had done littlo or no work sinco toe had been in the city. Asked by tho Magistrate if he had anything to say in respect to tho proceedings, Marslen replied in tho negative. He pleaded guilty to all tho charges, however, and was committed to tho Supreme Court for' sentence. WIIERE WERE THE WITNESSES? Tho remanded case in which J. B. Cooper, dairyman, of Muritai, was charged with having sold milk containing more than a certain quantity of water, camo up for hearing yesterday morning. Mr. T. M. Wilford, who appeared for Cooper, stated that his client would plead guiltv, although ho was not morally responsible for the act. Two witnesses who had been subpoenaed had again failed to put in an appearance and tho witness who (it was alleged) had adulterated tho milk, had left by an early train for tho Wairarapa vestcrday morning. His Worship said that it was unfortunate that defendant's witnesses could not appear, but Cooper must bo convicted. Cooper was fined 40s. and costs, in default 48 hours' detention. A MEAN ENOUGH EFFORT. On October 23 at Petono a lady's handbag containing articles to the value of 3ns. was stolen and yesterday morning Lucy Williams and Adolphus Perham appeared in connection with tho matter. Chief Detective Broberg prosecuted. Ho stated that, on tho dale in question, a motor-car broke down at Petono, and its occupants had adjourned to tho Grand National Hotel whilst repairs were being effected. One of tho occupants, Miss Thomas, had left her hand-bag on a couch. After leaving the room for a few minutes she had returned and had found tho bag missing. Both accused were in the Toom at' tho time. After evidenco a plea of guilty was entered and accused were ordered to corno up for sentence when called upon. FAIRLY BRUTAL. Roderick Munro, alias Williams, appearing on remand, was charged with having committed an aggravated assault on Minnie O'Connor. Evidence was given by Dr. Martin as to complainant's condition after tho assault. Sub-Insocctor Shechan stated that accused had been living with the woman, and on October 19 he had committed the assault with an umbrella handle, inflicting wounds on tho head and check. Accused pleaded guiltv and was sentenced to four months' imprisonment. WALLACEVILLE WHARE. Henry Edward Whiteman and Leonard Edwards, appearing on remand, wore charged with setting fire to a building (a whare) at Wallncevillo on September 27. They were further charged that, on the same day, they broke and entered tho building and stole articles valued at £h Bs. 6d. They were further remanded until November 1, bail being allowed as previously. FOR 'SENTENCE. Mary Thompson pleaded guilty to having stolen the sum of .CIS, tho property of Stephen Markham, and was remanded until October 30 for sentence. OTHER CASES. Joseph Fitch was charred with insobriety and also with tho theft of a quantity of bottles, valued at Gs. 10<1., the property of Albert Crawford. On Hie first charge he was fined 205., in default seven days' imprisonment. In regard to the second charge, Fitrh asked to bo given a chance, and his Worship convicted and ordered him to come up for sentence when called upon. For being an idle and disorderly person, and having insufficient lawful means of support, John Arthur Jackson was sent to prison for three months. Ernest Albert Howard appeared to answer a charge of being' drunk whilst in charge of a horse and veliicle. and, further, with resisting Constable Gordon whilst tho latter was in tho execution of his duty. Howard, who pleaded guilty, was fined 20s. on each charge, in default seven days' detention. Two first-offending inebriates were convicted and discharged, and two others, who did not appear, forfeited the amount of their bail. Jos. Wm. Spearman, for insobriety, was fined 10s., in default 24 hours' imprisonment. Spearman was also made tho subject of a prohibition order. John Low was adjudicated the putative father of an unborn illegitimate child. Ho was ordered to enter into a bond of £'ad as a guarantee that he will not leave the district without making adequate provision.