Chinese constables acquitted themselves gallantly "on April 20, arresting no less than five robbers, who had just_ committed crimes.' At 815 pin, five men, of whom one carried a pistol, entered a house in Chengtu, Road and mulcted the inmates of $425, The householder, however, followed them until he met several constables to whom he indicated the robbers. They challenged them peremptorily, taking three into custody, while the other two decamped, Several hours later five men robbed a pedestrian on East Kashin Road of $5, Constables witness: the incident and covered two of the gang, the remainder making an escape in alleyways,
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