A mafoo was charged with the above seemed that on the afternoon of the 27th inst. the accused was driving a victoria on the road near Chang Ssu-ho's aden, and when turning out of that thoroughfare into the Bubbling Well Rad was ordered by an Indian constable to|moderate his speed, which was excess sive. He refused to obey the command, auf endeavoured to escape, but was arrested and brought to the station.
inspector Gibson said that the man had been previously charged with a similar offence. The place in question was a very dangerous spot, as there was generally Iidory trai and vebeles turning sharply out of the cross road on to the main thoroughfare were very likely to cause an accident unless well under control.
A fine of $15 was imposed.
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