Motorman Core Frequently Skidded Off Rails of Discretion

NZ Truth, Issue 1188, 6 September 1928, Page 7

Motorman Core Frequently Skidded Off Rails of Discretion

A TRIANGULAR CONTEST Allegations Against Detective Are Rejected By Bench (From "N.Z. Truth's" Special Christchurch Representative.) 'Grave allegations against the methods of Detective-sergeant Martin u)e>e made m the Chrktchurch Magistrate's Court recently by Robert William Allen, aged 18, who complained, through his counsel, Lawyer Roy Twyneham, that the detective had induced him to plead guilty on the understanding that if he did so no punishment would follow.

ALLEN, who, on his first appearanoe In. court, pleaded guilty to two charges of receiving, was committed by Magistrate Mosley to two years' Borstal treatment. , Following sentence, Allen made the allegations to his counsel, who applied next morning before Magistrate Lawry for -a re-hearing of the case, giving as his. grounds the statements that had been made by Allen. Magistrate Lawry adjourned the case.until the ftext day, so that Magistrate Mosley could deal with it. When the matter was finally dealt with, and the boy's evidence had been heard,, the S.M. dismissed' the application, remarking that he had heard nothing whatever to justify a re-trial. The detective was vindicated, the oharges made by Allen collapsing completely. The proceedings took a novel and unexpected turn, while there were some sharp exchanges between Detective-sergeant Young and Lawyer Twyneham. Added spice was given by' bench arid oounsel, who formed something of an alliance m calling into question the. accuracy of newspaper reports of the previous proceedings.

Altogether, it was a three-cornered contest; the police attacking Lawyer Twyneham's methods of handling the case, bench and counsel having a hefty dig at the Christchurch "Sun."

' The "Sun." which Was absolutely on safe ground and had a correct report of the proceedings, ■

came back ln its editorial columns with a poultice which should suffice for both bench

and bar.

These, then, were the characteristics that lent a piquancy to a very ordinary case.

Lawyer Twyneham, m outlining the circumstances on which he . based his application, stated at the outset that he had found on further inquiry that the grounds, of the application were not quite correct.

Allen, he said, was arrested ■ just after 9 o'clock one morning . and was brought to court without, Allen alleged, having had any opportunity of engaging counsel.

Allen had told him that, when at the police station, one of the detectives Kept on telling him that he should plead guilty to the charges of receiving and get off on the charges of stealing. ■ "

Allen had further told his counsel that he was informed by the detective that the alternative to the course he was urged to adopt would be a week's stay m prison on remand,- while other boys were brought from wherever they were to give . evidence against him. The youth alleged that he had been "pressed."

In the circumstances, counsel suggested that the court should allow the plea of guilty to be withdrawn, adding that he did not think the police would offer any objection.

The magistrate, however, wanted some evidence, so Allen went into the box.

Detective-sergeant Young then fired

some heavy broadsides against Lawyer Twyneham. "I wish to make an emphatic protest against the grossly unfair method m which Mr. Twyneham has conducted this matter," said the detective.

"He must know as well as I do that the provisions of the Justices of the Peace Act provide that the only person who can consider an. application for a re -hearing is the one who heard the case.

"Mr. Twyneham called at my office, making arrangements for the re-hear-ing, and said he would go over to the court, see what the position was and ring me and let me know whether the application was going on.

"I am waiting for that ring still. Counsel made the application before Mr. Lawry. He made some serious allegations against the detective and cast a slur on the staff.

"The whole thing was done m my absence and was broadcast m the evening papers."

Detective-sergeant Young went on to state that, the present rnae was not like the ordinary oase of its typo.

Allen was brought before the court charged with four offences and pleaded guilty to two of them.

The probation officer had been present m court and at once gave what information he had concerning the boy.

Heavy Broadsides

On Brooklyn Run

Effie's Prophesy

The case had been under investigation for some time and it was tf> save Allen a night m the cells that he was brought before the court on the morning of his arrest. Lawyer Twyneham strongly refut-

of the detective. He emphasized that he had not made the statements against the police; all he had done was to repeat what the boy had told him

At this stage the magistrate had a say. "I hope you did not make the serious allegations reported m the 'Sun' last evening," said the S.M.

Counsel: "Not all of them." Then came the surprising information from Lawyer Twyneham that he had not seen the "Sun."

"I did, .unfortunately," replied the bench. "I did not like to think a responsible member of the legal profession had made the allegations and I am glad to hear you did riot."

Then counsel had a thrust at the Press m general. "Of course, tho damage has been done through incorrect reports m the papers," he remarked.

This charge against the Press was absolutely unfounded and had no justification whatever.

The court at last got down to business. Allen was closely questioned by his counsel as to his experience with the detective.

He repeated the allegation that Detective-sergeant Martin had told him to plead guilty to the receiving charges and that if he did so he woulcl probably get off with slight punishment.

Counsel: "What did you tell me yesterday morning about what Detective Martin said would happen if you did not plead guilty"?— "l said that he told me I would get off punishment."

That was not exactly true, was it? — No, not exactly.

To Detective-sergeant Young,' Allen said that Martin had been following him around. He had not given him a hope, he alleged, of a job or anything. Detective Martin, m evidence, said he had gone over the charges twice with Allen and had asked if he thoroughly understood them. He had replied that he did.

Martin said he had explained to the boy that the alleged theft of a watch was an alternative charge to receiving. "He said he thought he thoroughly understood the position, but I explained it to him again." The detective-sergeant emphatically denied the boy's allegations. "They are entirely, wrong," Martin told the oourt. "He asked me what would happen if the v oharges were not gone on with and I told him there would be a remand to enable witnesses to be got." The bench: "Can you imagine where he got the impression he stated m his allegation?" Martin: "No, but he seemed to think he would be all right, because he did not go into tho houses and steal, but only took the goods from others." Lawyer Twyneham: But he implied his innocence? — Of stealing, but not receiving. "He asked me what would happeif if he did not plead guilty and I explained to him that he would be remanded," continued Martin. ''He then said he would plead guilty to receiving." The magistrate unburdened himself of some pithy comment. He had heard nothing, he remarked, that justified a re-hearing of the case. No injury had been done to the boy. The court .always sought substantial justice and viewed injury to an innocent person very gravely. "This boy pleaded guilty— and rightly so," continued the S.M. "There ls no doubt as to his guilt m the receiving charges. The report of the probation officer was entirely against admitting him to probation; what he needs is disciplinary treatment. "He was going from bad to worse . . . and we must do what we oan to keep him from treading the downward path. "The Borstal will straighten him up , . . and I am only sorry now I committed him for two years Instead of three." The application for a re-hearing was refused.

"BECAUSE GOD MADE THEE MINE"

Sang Amorous Ditties While Her Ardent Tramway Lover Pulled Little Lever DIVORCE SLEUTH —

Shore Flirted With Allan's Wife, Then Shouted Drinks For Effie's Husband —ON THEIR TRAIL

(From "N.Z Truth's" Special Wellington Representative.) John Shore may be adept m applying the Westinghouse to a runaway tramcar, but when it comes to arresting his own straying steps through the attractive fields of forbidden pasture— well, the brat\e simply dosen't act. With Clarice Effie Allan, who was also married, he strayed many times. . . and that is why Effie's husband was successful m his plea for divorce on the grounds of misconduct.

SHORE appears to have been possessed' of many accomplishments, among which was the undoubted flair for doing two things at once. Most other motormen on the Wellington city tramways find their time well occupied m ting-a-linging the little bell and looking out for stray humans who throw themselves beneath the wheels, but Shore could operate the car's internal arrangements with one hand and give Eflie many a thrilling squeeze with the other.

Had they, been two simple, single souls, Mrs. Public would merely have emitted a reminiscent sigh and envied their sweet delusions, but when she discovered that they were married .* . . ! Well, well! The citation for divorce Impugned them with much reckless naughtiness between the months of October, 1927, and May pf this year; not just ordinary working-late-at-the-office-m'dear naughtiness, but stupid, flagrant, let-every-one-know-what - must-be-going-on sort of business. Effle frequently lied to her mother-in-law, who was not at all misled, but being a wise woman, and a surprisingly sporting mother-in-law to boot, she refrained from enlightening her son and pleaded with Effle to discontinue her foolishness with Shore. The girl promised to be good, but it was not long before the machinery of good intention slipped back a few cogs and the oldest story m the world was whispered anew. Counsel O. C. Mazengarb led the husband m his relation of what had transpired since the cuckoo first fluttered into the neßt; the story of how Shore, who, of course, was the cuckoo, burst his way m through the already frail fabric which defended the little household from intruders. Allan and 'his wife were mated early m the year of 1923, a small girl, whoso arrival should have stabilized the tottering family structure, being ushered into the household nearly three years later. Within the last eighteen months. Allan had been tortured with tho knoAvledge that not only was his wife neglecting their home and their child, but also she was unfaithful to him. She completely ignored him, and, as the consequence, their corporate life was a continuous round of torment for Allan. His clothes were never mended unless her aunt or his mother looked m to see if anything needed attention. Although he knew Shore, the corespondent, Allan had never invited him to the house.

When he did pay surreptitious visits, they were not within the knowledge or consent of the petitioner.

'A few months a, go Allan said he perceived the basis of a grave assumption that his wife's chastity was very much m question, as she possessed a suspiciously intimate knowledge of tramway matters and showed undue friendliness towards Shore, who was a motorman on the Brooklyn run.

The Allans lived m the Brooklyn district. '

She continually rode on Shore's car and saw him at the tram terminus, whilst on various occasions she even had the effrontery to wave to Shore from the window of. her own house.

Twice did Allan ask his wife to cease making herself ridiculous with the tramwaymen, but her infatuation for Shore had developed to such a degree that the prevailing urge with her seemed to be the affairs of tramwaymen.

On Wednesday, May 2, Allan came home to lunch and found his wife dressed m her outdoor olothes, as though she had just returned from a visit to the city.

Her reply was that she had been to the kindergarten.

His honor (Mr. Justice MacGregor): "Very advanced for a kindergarten, I should think. Why had she been there?"

The husband : "Well, she said she had been there to see the work of the children, but I subsequently found out that she had been with Shore m the city."

Shortly afterwards, he consulted Mason, a private detective.

That same afternoon Allan had a half -holiday and took his wife out.

They waited at a city tram-stop m order to catch the quai'ter-to-four car for Brooklyn, but just as the tram came along the street, Mrs. Allan made the excuse that she had forgotten to purchase some ribbons for the little girl.

In a few minutes she emerged from the doorway of the draper's shop on Lambton Quay and was just m time to catch the car which Shore was driving..

She did not see her husband, who was talking with a solicitor friend of his behind a post m front of the shop.

Without looking for him, she got on the car by way of the driver's platform — and was surprised when her husband came along, too.

"Oh, I thought you had gone on," she exclaimed, when Allan stepped aboard the tram, and she thereupon moved away from Shore, with whom she had been talking.

. When they arrived home, Allan discovered that his wife had not bought the ribbons for which she ostensibly visited the draper's.

He .then considered that the supposed purchase was nothing less than a ruse to travel home on the same car as co-respondent.

A few days after this incident of the ribbons, the little girl came into their bedroom early m the morning, when

Mrs. Allan said to her: "Who did you see last night?" "Mr. Shore," the child innocently replied. Her mother became very confused, saying: "No, no, not Mr. Shore — it was 'Mum'," meaning the woman who lived at the back of their house and who was known by that nickname. Mrs. Allan used to regale her husband with loving descriptions of Shore, saying what a fine-looking man he was and what beautiful eyes he had, somewhat after the fairy story concerning Little Red Riding Hood. She would often sing "Because God Made Thee Mine," to such an extent that Allan nearly went mad with the continual nervous strain. By a curious coincidence, the corespondent would sing the same refrain lustily when the respondent was travelling on the same car. Mrs. Allan received a variety of presents from some mysterious source — cigarettes and all sorts of things— but when her husband asked her whence

they came, ahe indulged herself m all sorts of little subterfuges, m order to conceal the identity of the sender.

It was sometimes the custom of Allan to go with his father and one or two other men friends to their bach at Paremata, where they spent occasional week-ends fishing.

On Saturday, May 26, Mrs. Allan seemed anxious that her husband should go to the bach for a week-end of fishing.

When tea was over and he sat reading the evening paper, she continually reminded him of the necessity for his hurrying to catch the twenty-past five tram, as otherwise he would miss the train to Paremata.

Her anxiety was so pronounced that Allan became immediately suspicious, but m order to allay any doubts m the mind of Kis wife he hurriedly left the house and proceeded tC Perrett's corner, at the intersection of Manners and Willis Streets, m the city, where he usually met his friends on similar trips.

He did this In case anyone was watching or following him.

Allan then went into the Albert Hotel and purchased a bottle of beer, but he did not have a drink just then.

He was about to cross the threshold of the hotel doorway, when he was met by Shore, who said genially: "Hullo, come and have a drink."

Allan-said: "No, thanks, I've just had my tea," but as Shore was insistent, the petitioner, finally retraced his steps to the hotel bar and had drinks with the man.

After they had exchanged the customary compliments over a glass or two of beer, Allan signified his intention of leaving m time to catch the 6.19 p.m. train.

The city clock was just striking three-quarters after five as the two men stepped out on to the sidewalk.

Allan caught a tram bound stationwards, but half-way on his journey, he got off and hastened to his father's place, rang for Mason, the private detective, and m the meantime waited

with Allan senior and another friend.

At a quarter to seven they received a ring from Mason, as the consequence of which they halied a taxi at Brandon Street and were whirled away m the direction of petitioner's house at Brooklyn.

Arriving at the house, the party saw a light burning m the front bedroom, where the small girl slept, but the remainder of the house was m complete darkness.

Allan and his father went swiftly round to the back of the house, whilst the other friend watched the front.

The husband tried to prise open the window of the back bedroom, but it was held fast by a hall, so the only thing to do was to smash the glass and force an entry.

Up shot the window and just as the husband was getting through the aperture, he saw the dim figures of his wife and Shore creep out of the room and tiptoe softly towards the front of the house.

Allan called out to his friend who was watching the front: "Look out, Bill, they're going up to the front," saying whioh he scrambled hastily into the room and was just m time to see Shore sneaking into the kitchenette.

The petitioner strode into the kitchenette and discovered Shore vainly trying to hide himself behind the door.

The co-respondent was hauled from his hiding-place and unceremoniously bustled out of the house.

An examination of the bedroom at the back of the house distinctly Bhowed the imprint of someone who had been lying on the bed; the quilt and pillow were disarranged.

• Allan knew who had caused the disarrangement, as the bed was properly made up when first he left the house earlier m the evening, on his supposed trip to Paremata.

Counsel Luckie (for co-respondent, who did not appear m defence of the allegations) : You handed a paper to Shore, didn't you? What was on it? — I asked him to sign an admission of immoral conduct.

He refused, didn't he? — Yes. His honor: I suppose Shore had known you for some time? — Yes.

And knew quite well that Mrs. Allan was a married woman, your wife? — Yes.

Charlotte Harriett Allan, petitioner's mother, said she had known for quite twelve months past that her daughter-in-law/had been flirting with Shore.

She remembered a particular evening m October last, when she visited Mrs. Allan.

Just as she arrived at the Allan's house, Mrs. Allan senior was met at the door by the respondent, .who said she was just going out to ring up a friend of the girl who was staying with her.

The mother-in-law felt the explanation was untrue, as she was aware that at that particular time Shore's car was about to leave the terminus.

However, she decided that as her daughter-in-law was likely to be out for some little time, she (witness) would return to the city.

She retraced her steps to the tram stop and was just m time to see "Effie" m the arms of the motorman who was driving an approaching tram car.

The motorman was Shore,

When "Effie" saw Mrs. Allan, senior she got off the tram and urged her mother-in-law not to board that particular car, but witness was adamant and stepped xon to the running board, entering the closed compartment.

Soon after she reached home she received a telephone call. from the re-

spondent, who admitted that the story of having to go out and ring up a friend of her guest's was a sheer fabrication. "'

On many previous occasions, witness asserted, she had observed undue familiarity with Shore and begged the woman who bore her son's name to break with the amorous motorman.

"Effle" promised that she would, but there was no palpable change m her relationships with Shore.

Mrs. Allan senior refrained from telling her son all she knew of the sorry business, as she had no wish to break up the home.

A similar occurrence was observed by witness at Easter time. When "Effie" was reminded of her promises, she made light of the situation and constructed imaginary headlines incorporating her name m some future issue of "Truth."

At length she became so brazen about her associations with Shore that she would lovingly describe him as her "Konnosser" and similar expressions which fell like blows upon the hearing of Mrs. Allan senior.

There next stepped into the witnessbox a bright, perky lady who announced herself as a divorce detective m embryo, employed by Mason, whose agency was engaged to shadow Shore and the respondent.

Beatrice Edwards said she recollected her observations concerning the movements of the two "lovers" and told the court how — on various occasions — she had witnessed certain happenings at the Brooklyn house.

She observed the men taking their respective stations at the front and rear of the dwelling, and heard the shout of Allan as he espied his wife and the co-respondent creeping towards the front.

When first the case appeared on the fixtures to be heard at the present sit-. ting, of the Supreme Court, it was apparently the • intention of Shore to defend his character, but on the eve of the hearing the proceedings were .removed from the list of defended cases.

Nothing was heard of it until nearly a fortnight later, when the petitioner and his witness quietly presented themselves at the doorway of the smaller oourt.

Lawyer, Buxton watched the proceedings on behalf of the straying wife and m a comparatively short time the judicial razor had completed its function."

Allan was granted his plea fpr annulment and was given the custody of his child.

Shore was shouldered with the responsibility of paying the costs, as well as those of the respondent, for although the judge ordered Allan to pay the court disbursements m connection with his wife's quota to the proceedings, Mr. Justice MacGregor ruled that such costs were recoverable against Shore. The sins of commiawion appear to be somewhat costly.

FLUX IN MELTING POT — •— ' ! ' \l Husband Accused of Misconduct While Wife 7 Was Away — ■ i (From "N.Z. Truth's" Special Dunedin Representative.)

This may be called a Scotch mixture. And, m, all mixtures, there is such a thing as too many ingredients, tending to spoil the flavor.

A MIXTURE m this senße,. that the love pact entered into m Scotland

fact of the separation was a mistake. Have 3 r ou a banking account now?— -} No.

by Margaret Wilson and Hugh Wilson cannot be said to emulate a spirit of distinction by " — still going strong."

Tilings got so mixed that it remained to be seen who was to get the raspberry drops m the matrimonial confectionery shop.

In . quest of fortune m a new land, the couple came to the Dominion, where they lived happily — the man m a responsible position, the woman happy and contented m her home, enjoying the companionship of an industrious and successful husband and two fine boys, wanting for nothing.

Then came the crash. A sequence of incidents. A husband's dishonesty, dismissal, a court action, a

conviction and a suggestion en the wife's part of the unfaithfulness of her husband.

Having sipped from the bitter cup of disappointment, Margaret Wilson, a neatly dressed woman who rolled her r's with a musical Scottish brogue, applied to Magistrate Bundle for an order for separation and maintenance against her husband, whom she charged with unfaithfulness while she was holiday-making m Sydney.

Absolute happiness had prevailed m the Wilson home until last September, when Mrs. Wilson returned from Sydney and found, she said, that her husband had been going around with another woman.

She had been informed of certain happenings m a bach at Portobello.

She accused Wilson of Improper relations with the '

woman during her

absence m Australia, and, according to her story, he admitted it, but declared that he m

tended to continue. Consequently, the Wilsons parted on a separation by mutual agreement, and, as Wilson was holding a responsible position with the New Zealand Clothing Factory, drawing a salary of £600 a year, he agreed to allow his wife' £5 per week. She went to Wellington with,' the boys, but m March last Wilson was convicted of theft from his employers and was admitted to probation.

He lost his billet, so his wife sold up her home m Wellington and returned to Dunedin.

Wilson had difficulty m: securing employment, and as he suggested going to Australia to make a fresh start m life, his wife agreed to go back to him and help him all she could, but owing to his subsequent attitude the negotiations- fell through.

Mrs.' Wilson admitted that her husband had kept up his maintenance payments until his conviction m March, but since then she had feceived only £5.

Under cross-examination, Mrs. Wilson informed Lawyer Moore that £50 which Wilson gave her a few, days before their separation by agreement was to shut her Up and get her out of the way. Did you assault your husband on the day of his arrest?— l- slapped his face, if you call that assault. Did he not just say to you: "Hullo, Mag," and then you hit him? — He said more than that. You can't believe that man; he is full of lies.. You have done nothing to help him get a job since, have you? — How could I help him? "By keeping your mouth shut," coun-. sel cuttingly replied. You are telling everyone around the town about him and actually hindering him from getting work? — Well, he is taking this woman all over the place. Is it not a fact that your eldest boy will not live with you?— Yes, because his father has poisoned him again* me. He gives him plenty of pocketmoney and fine clothes. I gave him none because he was too lazy to work.

Lawyer Thompson put the fourteen-, year- old son of the parties into the box, but the magistrate refused to hear him and ordered him to stand down.

Wilson, a bulky man with a deep voice and pronounced Scottish accent, opposed his wife's application. She had obtained £50 from him before there was any mention of separation, he said, and a few days later she forced the separation.

He was a tailor by trade, but since his trouble he had only earned £5 m profit on the .sale of a suit of clothes and an overcoat he had made. This had been handed over to his wife.

The whole trouble was caused by hiß wife, while m Sydney on a health trip, receiving an anonymous letter regarding his alleged conduct m Dunedin. He was living at present as a guest of some of his friends, a statement which brought forth a muffled chuckle from his wife, who was seated beside her counsel.

He did not wish to. evade his responsibility, but it was impossible for him, m his present straitened circumstances, to do more than he had done. Denying the allegation that he was living with another- woman, Wilson said he was a guest m the house. Her married sister, mother and brother also lived there.

During cross-examination, Wilson frequently expressed his indignation at the nature and manner of Lawyer Thompson's questions, until counsel had to request the magistrate to in-, form Wilson to • refrain from impertinence.

Wilson said he had done nothing that he could reproach himself for.

Counsel: Well, if you did nothing to reproach yourself for, why did you add a postscript to this loving letter: "To err is human; to forgive divine"?'

Wilson: Everybody errs,

How do you explain that, if you were completely blameless? — I put it down as a thought which oame through my mind. It was a mistake; the very

Wilson 5 Promise

Did you make restitution to your employers? — Yes. How? — If you want to be inquisitive, with &11 of borrowed money. Counsel: "I must ask your worship to direct the witness hot to be so' impertinent."

Magistrate: "Tou must; answer the questions regarding your financial position properly, Wilson." — ■■'--' "? Lawyer Thompson proceeded t» question Wilson regarding his convie* tion, but. was interrupted by thq magistrate. -■■.'•■, '•■ "Why stress- the point, Mr.^/ Thompson? Please don't mention 7 the conviction unnecessarily. Do 7 you suggest .that Wilson is not V. trying to get employment?" £; Counsel: I do, .sir. •'

Under further examination, Wilson stated that , he had applied for five positions all over New Zealand with-" out success

He was now doing a little work pri* vately, but had not- sufficient money with which to advertise his calling, '.'-■

The magistrate, m stopping the cas« at that junoture, .remarked that counsel' for the applicant had gone jihto a lot of unnecessary matter.

He would adjourn the 7 case to allow the probation officer to furnish a re^ port on Wilson's position. "" T^L

However, when the oase was called tc few. days later,; the probation officer (J. Gar-butt)- stated that' the defendant Hugh Wilson, had';. come under hra notice three months 1 ago. —

At that time Witness drew Wilson* attention to the aU legations ma d j» against him con; cerning his alleged l 7 association : •,wi tfi another woman, stating that such be* havior was not satisfactory for a probationer 7 and suggesting a .break be-

tween Wilson and the woman,

Lawyer Moore: That has nothing to do with Wilson's .financial position or his endeavor to find work. "'•'

The probation officer added that Wilson had. been trying to get employment, but the present was a difficult time of the year.

He had offered to put Wilson personally m touch with the members of the unemployment committee, but Wifcv son definitely declined, remarking that neither ; . the: probation ..officer nor -the committee could do anything for him.

Witness said he had done his best to bring the parties together, but both were 'obstinate at the present juncture; If Wilson broke away from the other woman, witness was hopeful that harmony would m time be restored m the Wilson household.

Lawyer. Moore, m declaring that Wilson had' every 'desire to provide for his wife if he could, observed that Mrs. Wilson had resorted t° queer methods of reconciliation, by assaulting him, by talking of him disparagingly and by instituting

separation proceedings,

The magistrate declined 'to make an order at present on account of Wilson's unstable position and adjourned the 'matter to give defendant an op-, portunity of securing employment. ... . .

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