MAGISTRATE'S COURT

Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2269, 1 October 1914, Page 9

MAGISTRATE'S COURT

ALLEGED ASSAULT AND ROBBERY

A SERIOUS CHARGE

Ernest John M'Ewen and James David M'Ewen, two young men, appeared on remand before Mr D. G. A. Cooper, S.M., in the Magistrate's Court yesterday, charged with assaulting Walter Jaokson, causing him actual bodily harm. They were further charged with robbing. Jackson of a watch and chain. Mr. J. F. W. Dickson, who appeared -)n bohalf of the pair, entered a plea of not guilty. Dr. Ewarfc gave evidence that ho had attended Jackson for a wound ,in the face, and eleven stitches had to bo put into it. If the wound, which extended to under tho chin and neck, had been-more extended it might have cahsed death. -

Walter Jackson, a stevedore working on tlio wlmrf, said he was returning to'his house in Aro Street, when the two accused rushed from round the corner. One hit him in the neck with what appeared to be a bottle, or glnss. Witness staggered back, blooding, and as lie did so ono ( made a snatch at his watch. Witness wont into a house near by and had his injuries attended to. Ho was proceeding on his way home again when the two accused again rushed at him from a lane. Both hit him with their fists. The two] took hold of witness and brought him to the contro of the road and struck matches to have a look at him. When they saw his condition thoy did nothing further. One of thorn rushed away, while tho other offered to net him a cab.

Later witness met his brother-in-law, and they took a cab to Dr. Ewart's, where his woiuul was dressed. To Mr. Dickson: Witness had been before tho Court several times ; but for nothing serious. ■ . _ William George Green, cab proprietor, identified tho man who had come to him on the niglit in question as James David M'Eiven. At this staple tho case was. adjourned till to-day. Bail was allowed in £50, and two sureties of £25 in each case. THE ORIENTAL BAY TRAGEDY. ' William Amos MulLins again appeared on remand charged with the attempted murder, of Eliza Johnson Mullins, and also' with attempted. suicide. He was further remanded to October 7. I A DANGEROUS CRIMINAL. Tho charge against Arthur Burgess, alias Walsh (a remanded case) of the theft of a, tie-pin, valued at £2 10s., from the person of William Dunne, was reduced to one of common theft. Accused pleaded r.ot guilty. Inspector Hendrey characterised him a's a dangerous member of tho community, and said that he had already 6erved sentences for serious offences. He was' at present undergoing a sentence of two months. ' ■ Tho Magistrate: I will sentence you to a similar term to the ono you are now undergoing cumulative. OTHER THEFT CASES. . Patrick Brady and James M'Cull, two seafaring men, were charged with tho theft of a pair of boots valued at 15s. 6d. from. Alexander Dimdore, and senteheed to seven days in gaol. John Williamson, who pleaded guilty to the theft of goods valued at ; £6 10s. from George Richard Rogers, was remanded till October 2. ■ Frederick Joseph Price, who had previously pleaded guilty to a charge of tho theft of an order for £15 Is. on Johnston and Co., and of a £2 cheque, the property of Joseph Lane, was ordered to come up for sentence when called: upon. John Ryan appeared' on remand charged with" receiving from Jenny Lind £25 and a watch valued at £2 10s., knowing the saiu« to have.been stolen. Inspector Hendrey asked for, and was granted, a further remand. Louis Bomb, c-mployed as a vandriver for Innes and Son, pleaded guilty to .the theft of monies totalling £0 9s. sd. from tho firm of Henry Imiiss and Son. Accused, it was stated, had wrongfully taken parcels from the firm's depot, had collected the money, and forged another .driver's signature in order "to cover tho theft. Domb was ordered to pay the amount stolen or spend two months in gaol.

SEVEN FIREMEN FINED.. - Seven firemen from tho Ai'.awa pleaded guilty to a chargo of absenting themselves without leave from that vessel. They were Harry John Baker, Alfred Smith, William Benson, Robert Rendall, William Stewart, Thomas Williams, and Henry Slater. The chief engineer explained that each .of tho accuseil had gone on and off the ship just as they had liked for tho past week or so. The Magistrate imposed fines of £2, with costs 75., on each charge. An alternative of two days' imprisonment was allowed in each caso.

THE UNDERWORLD. Phyllis Fdrraro, rogue and vagabond, was sentenced to six months' gaol; Frances Minchinton, idle and disorderly, 'was 1 sent to. gao'. for two months.. Francis James Wallace and Joseph Smith wero each sentenced to two months' imprisonment on cliai'ge-s of, being idle and disorderly. Mary Stent, idle' and dieprderiy, was ordered to come up for sentence when called upon.

•"V ' . INEBRIATES. Catherine O'Connor pleaded guilty to drunkenness,.' and with committing a breach .of her prohibition order. On the first charge she was fined '£2, or seven days, and on the second fined 10s., and costs 75., or three days'.gaol. t Robert Wight was fined £1, or 48 hours, for behaving in - a disorderly fashion whilst drunk.

For drunkenness, William Whiteside 'was fined 405., or seven days, Charles William Hill £1, or three days, and Hugh Harley 105.,,0r 48 hours., Four first offenders were dealt with.