Hall and Holtz, Ld., was charged with Aman employed as a packer by Messrs. the larceny of a packet of candles on the 19th inst.
'A representative of the firm: said that there was a great deal of petty theft always going on in the establishment, and ft was Serv difficult to obtain evidence strong enough to convict. In the present case accused was caught in the act.' In addition to goods being removed from the premises there were many complaints that articles sent to customers' houses never reached their destination. Accused being one of the two packers employed would probably be concerned in such cases.
"The man was ordered to receive 50 blows.
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