'A. gang of sixteen persons Was sentenced by the First Special Dis-let Court" yesterday for stealing $02,000 worth of medicines from Hunt's Whart Godown, where they had previously been employed. Prison terms from six months to two 300 Were. given to certain members of gang, others. being fined from $100 to $500, The ring-leader, Rodown clark, received the heaviest punishment, being sentenced to two ears, 'The' thefts took. place over 2 period of six months from January duly, very tte of the plunder Being recovered by" the police, since ie Was immediately disposed of at low" prices. The prosecution "was conducted by Mr. T'S. Lea,
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