The same day, in broad daylight, another shooting fray. happened between Hankow and Tsaitien, A large passenger boat was sailing quietly along, when a small boat fame alongside.. Eight men sprang on board the passenger boat and, while four mounted guard with their weapons, the other four collected the loot. After threatening what they would do if an alarm were given, they landed and started Ignoring the risk they ran, some of the passengers went in pursuit, and shouted for help. Hearing the noise, the militia from a large vile age rushed out with spears and other primitive weapons, but the robbers opened "fire and killed several of the militia and wounded others. They were not raught.
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