J. W. Maloney, who was in-Jdicted for carrying a deadly and dangerous weapon, at the U.S. Court last week, was on Wednesday fined G. $50 by Judge Purdy.
At a previous hearing the police gave evidence that Maloney hal been in possession of a Mauser automatic pistol and 100 rounds ammunition in a local bar-room, jand on receiving $45 gave the pistol to a Chinese.
In fining accused the Judge said that according to American law a, weapon loaded or unloaded was considered dangerous. There w: lever, no evidence that pris intended to use the weapon for an unlawful purpose, According to the prosecution, he had only carried it from his residence to the place of sale. "I have not taken into mind: jarly suspiciousness that miglio be in current in the District Attorney's office, but if you, or any one else, in the future repeat this crime, it fis not probable that the Court will view it lightly.
Mr. Schuh! (defending) read the statute under which defendant wae
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