H. C. Trickey, boarding house proprietor, of No. 5 Park Road, was charged with striking X. Biettel, a Russian subject.
Complainant stated that a year ago he was the proprietor of a butcher's shop. He had gone bankrupt and several accounts with his customers were outstanding. Defendant owed witness $18.39. A registered letter inclosing the account had been sent to the defendant, which had been returned to witness, Mrs. Trickey, his wife, had said she had received it. One of defendant's houseboys directed witness to his residence. He half opened the back door and appeared to be very angry. He then showed witness to the gate of the front garden. As witness was about to go out he received a blow in the face, and was knocked down, It was dark at the time.
The accused said he did not know anything about the bill. There had been no reason for the alleged assault, which he denied.
The case was adjourned until this morning when a ricsha coolie who brought Mr. Biettel to defendant's house, will be called to give evidence by the police.
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