In capturing several of the gang which has been making money out of swindling stores by means of them. selves receipting the invoice tal Issued to them for purchases ma the police have struck an entire organization of the underworld, which named "The Ragamuffin' Society for Theft and Disorder". So complete is the organization that it has Articles of Association like a first class company and all members are bound fo abide by the instructions Issued from the General Secretary who also disposes of the stolen goods, The "ory has come to light through ture of the two "ladies" who large purchase at Tychurin's rear store, but were caught at the packing counter owing to the receipt stamp on the talon proving to be a forgery. How much the gang ha succeeded in making during the winter months is not known, but it Must reach a considerable amount. Owing to crowded shops at present most of the staffs of the large houses are very busy and. therefore, it 18 easier {0 slip in a forgery than ju a ess, busy season, The Japanese engine-drivers do not seem to have yet got accustomed to the Tunning of the old CER, engi and in consequence of this, ther many delays to train Tue film entitled "The Werewolf jot London," which is produced by the Universal Film Ca., has been banned by the Nanking Film Cor sorship Committee after a previo of the picture, according to a Chines"
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