Two men were charged, one with stealing a quantity of brass material from the "North-China Herald" offices, the other with receiving the stine knowing it to be stolen.
Detective Eadie ssid that he had found from a hawker that the man charged with receiving the stolen goods had handed some over to him.
Mr. Davis said that he had received information at the office that type and other things were being stolen ant Detective Eadie had arrested coolie on the charge. These thefts hed apparently been going on for some time and it was a very difficult thing to trace them.
Detective Eadie said that the coolie was in league with another man, who had disappeared. Mr. Davis had identified the things found in the receiver's possession as belonging to the ' North-China Herald." Witness had received further information that would, he hoped, enable him to recover a great deal more.
The man charged with receiving the stolen property was sentenced t" 10 days' cangue and 200 blows. 'The other prisoner j¥as ordered to find' security to come up again if needed.
Burglary. man_was charged with being concerned with others not in custody in iweaking into Messrs, Collins & Co.'s godown at 5, Fearon Road, on the night of the 22nd instant and stealing therefrom eight pieces of T-cloth, valued at 2} taels each.
Mz. Arthur gave evidence as to the goods stolen.
The prisoner admitted that he was on watch while his confederate got inside and took the things, but seid that the litter had most to do with the burglary.
Accused was senteneall to 200 blows and 7 days' cangue, Before Mr, Wana (Magistrate) and Dr.
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