L. Concha was brought up o consular warrant charging him with assault, the indictment setting forth that he had struck Sze Mab, an sah, in the eye, kicked, and beaten her.
Mr. A. Bassett, U. 8. District Attorney, prosecuted, and Det. Sgt. MacCabe represented the police.
The accused admitted the charge. The amah, questioned by his Honour, explained the nature of the assault, She said that she was employed by the accused, who never treated her well, but was always striking her, A man named Castro bad brought a box containing his belongings to louse, and on coming home and seeing these the accused became angry and assaulted the complainant for having allowed Castro to leave his things.
Sentence of a fine of $15 Mex. with the alternative of ten days' imprisonment was passed, and the defendant was also ordered to pay the wages amounting to $4.50, his Honour point—ing out that he was not being sent straight to gaol this time as this was the first charge brought against him.
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