The Archive · 1880

House-breaking

A native was brought up on the charge of breaking the lock from the door of the watch. man's room in a Chinese with intent to steal. Prosecutor, er, did not appear, and the case was accordingly dismissed.

Assault, A constable arrested two jinrikeha coolies whom he found fighting in the Fuhkien road yesterday, The evidence showed that one of Uem had assaulted the other and given hin a "black eye." The Court ordered the offender to gaol for three days.

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