SUPREME COURT.
By Telegraph.—Press Association. Wellington, Tuesday. The charge of manslaughter against tlie young men Joseph Jewitfc ( and Andrew Kennedy, arising out'ey* the recent lamp-throwing affair in air Chinese den in ll[lining-street, which - resulted in the death of the woman Louie Smith, came on in the Supreme Court this morning. Sir Robert Stout appeared for Jewitfc and Mr Wilford for Kennedy. On the application of both counsel the Chief Justice agreed to try the prisoners separately, the Crown offering no objection. It was decided to try Kennedy first and his case is now proceeding. Later. The manslaughter caso is likely to last oyer to-day. Two witnesses, who were present when tho row occurred, swore positively that _<■. Kennedy did not throw the lamp, while one of them swore ho saw Jewitt throw it.
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Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XVI, Issue 5108, 20 August 1895, Page 2
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132SUPREME COURT. Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XVI, Issue 5108, 20 August 1895, Page 2
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