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WOPING MURDER.
TRIAL CONTINUES.
A LEGAL ARGUMENT.
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HONGKONG.
The trial of Yeung Ko in carnec tion with the Weping Theatre murder was continued at the Supreme Court! to-day before the Acting Chief! Justice (Me HJ. Gompertz) and; a jury
of seven composed as, lows-Robers Gray thereman). C. Tavares, V. F. V. Ribeiro. K. S Judah, J. Gutierrez, E. M. Navier
La M. J. Carnel
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SPECIAL CABLE.
STILL AT LIROF.
SHANGHAI JAIL BREAKERS
ELUDE CAPTURE.
MYSTERIOUS RUSSIAN WOMAN.
(China Mail SPECIAL.]
SHANGHAI, Sept. 9. The jail breakers Muncie and Nor- man are still at large. Engburg, of The Attorney Generat (flon. Mothe Arnericca jal, though roughly J. I. Kemp. K. C) mured the handled, is not seriously injured. Crown had and Mr. F. C. Jerkin te avers to being struck with a re- defended.
valver besides getting ammonia dash. When the proceedings were resumed for his ince. A Russian woman of this morning, the Aterrey Gener who visited the prisoners is beltered handed up to the Bunch the type to be implanted in the escape. The witten statements of three fresh police have issued a description of the witnesses who wanid, he said, give refugees and the sutilement is agog
dence of the procedure adopted with excitement. the Weping Treatre in regard to the issue of tickets.
Mr. Jankin said he would like to dce a protest against this wonstant terdering of evidence of this nature at the last moment. 1 urged that before this fresh gvidence was ten- dred he should have an apportunity of reading it.
The Attorney Generel said he had
COOK IN COURT.
THEFT CHARGE FAILS.
of crocetics.
Mr. D S. Neilson, shipwright, of only just seca the statemen's himself. the Kowloon. Deck, this morning The ticket was only found on Monharged his cook before Magistrate day he pointed out, and it was the Lindell with the theft of a quantity Crown's duty to disclose the fact and tender evidence regarding it whether it went for or against the prisoner.
At his Honour's suggestion it was decided that there should be short adjournment later on in the morning to give counsel an opportunity of perusing the statements.
Mr. Jerkin: hope it will be the last of this fresh evidence. Every point I make is met with further
stuff.
The complainant said that he lived at No. 2 "A" Block, Dock Terrace. The defendant had been in his employ since May 30. During the month of August, the witness contracted with the defendant to
cater for the household for $170 a month, includ- ing the wages of all
servants. The experiment was not satis- factory because there were too many charges for extras, and from Septem ber 1, the witness again purchased I suppose" remarked Mr. Jenkin his own provisions. Yesterday, the in resuming his cros-examination of Tospector Murphy "that this fresh witness searched the servants' quar- ters in the burement of the house evidence which has been tendered by and found a basket full of groceries. -the Atterrey Gentral was procured by He had suspected "squeeze" for some vou yesterday afternoon? Inspector time, but did not make the search Murphy confessed that he was until certain information was given indirectly responsible for it. “Then"
to him by the wash amah. observed counsel "if I make any points this morning you can produce some more after tiffin."
The defendant said that the pro- visions belonged to him. He had pur chased them during the month of August.
After questioning the witness: further ia regard to the identification
- The Magistrate thought that pro- parades Mr. Jerkin asked about the bable, and as Mr. Neilson was unable searching of the prisoner's clothing to produce evidence to the contrary. Inspector Murphy said he never sestave the defendant the benefit of the ched the clothes personally. On Mon
doubt and discharged him. day morning when the pink ticket! tras found he was present when the Chincs? constable searched the clothes but had his back turned at the time.
At the instance of the Attorney Gen- er the Chinese detective who had given evidence previously was re-
call d. In reply to questions he said! that after the prisoner had been!
captured he (witness) addressed a
Mr. Neilson remarked that since he received information from the ama, he had marked all his groceries.
WORLD THEATRE CONCERT.
Certain question to him and received a THIS EVENING'S PROGRAMME
reply. When he put the question to
the prisoner he held the latter covered i
The programme of the beneft
with his revolver buat made no threat concert on behalf of the widow of and offered no inducement.
Whether or not evidence as to the the late Lce Col. Way taking place subject matter of this question and in the World Theatre this evening gives promise of ап excellent its answer was admissible in view of
entertainment. the fact that the prisoner had not been previously cautioned was a point argued cut by counsel for nearly an hour before the tiffin adjournment The Attorney General submitted that
there was no threat or induce
Notable among the eighteen items chosen are several livciv selections by - the Wiltshire Regiment Bard, favourite songs by Mrs. H. A. Jones, Mrs. N. Lockhart, Mr. Harland. Mr. W. R Crow, and ment cffered the question should be Mr. Cawsey; c'ever humorous songs admitted and this was not a case in Mr. E Hill; songs at the piano by which His Lordship exclude the Mrs. H. A. Jones: violia so'os by Professor Gonzales; instranzencal His Lordship remarked that the
eces by the talented Misses Young: difficulty of Judges in such cases was
ik ragtime offerings by Mr. Max that directly statements of this de-Woodward; and delightful selections scription were admitted as evidence by Leca and Tedo from their exten an inducement was thereby held out sive repertoire. During the interval
evidence.
by Chapelle.
to the police to cross-examine suspect the band will play selections from ed persons before cautioning them. "The Whirligig"
Mr. Jenkin contended that the Mr. H. A. Jones will act as accom- statement was objectionable on the
panist. grounds that it was made in answer
In view of the thought and care
Lo a question by a police officer expebding on making the concert a caution and that it was success, and the excellent array of
without
a statement not made voluntarily local talent secured, the result should Mr. Jerkin cited a number of cases
in support of his argument includ ing a Hongkong case, that of "Ibrahim," in which the Acting Chief Justice's judgment
was
be assured,
The Ascanius," (Blog Fonre: gazted. Line) let Shanghai on Fept. 7 for Liceri Counsel indicated that that was the pool via Hongkong. The vessel is dre leading case on the subject. He here on Sept. 1¡ and will sail, as above, argued that the detective's question on Sept. 11.
The Ningebow," (Blue Foonel was accompanied by what was con-
Line) f Shinghai on Fert. 8 for Liver structively a threat and that if there pool Genca Red Marseilles vis Hong- was a possibility that that threat kong. The vessel is dus bere on Bept. might have operated on the mind of
and will sail, es above, on Sept. 19. TEA 7.5 Kummen" (Blas Funnel
NEW JUMP RECORD.
HARVARD MAN BEATS 25 FEET AGAINST ENGLISH VARSITIES.
་ ་**་
A SAHARA MECCA.
MRS. FORBES'S RECORD OF HER ADVENTURES.
Mrs. Rosita Forbes's vivacious The meeting between Oxford and account of her expedition through Cambridge and Yate and Harvard in the Libyan desert to the sacred city the States resulted in an easy win of the Senassi, ́ ́ published to-day for the American combination by ("The Secret of the Sahara." Cassali, eight events to two. In the long 25s. net), is a remarkable record of jamp Gourdin, the Harvard negro, adventure by a woman. Alone, with who had previously won the sprint a few Arabs and black, she pene- event for his side by beating H. trated to a place which bas only once M. Abrahams, the Cautab, in 10 45 ¦ before-forty years ago—been visited sec, created a new world's record by by a European. She had to face clearing 25ft. Sin.
extraordinary perils, from want of This extraordinary leap displaces water in the vait desert
and the old record of 24ht, 11ŝin, which | from the secret hostility of the was put up by Peter Connor, the people, and twice at least she had Irishman, at Dublin in 1901, and has to fly in order to escape at since only once been equalled by A. | lack, though she had the protection L. Gatterson, the Swede, at the of the Senussi "chief, Sidi Idris, and Olympic Games held at Stockholm | passed hersel! off as a Moslem. Of before the war. Gourdin's jump,¦ Sidi Idris she gives a most attractive
regether with his success in the 100 yards, proves that he is a very versatile athlete, but it is said that Abraham hunted him home sa closely that many of the spectators thought the Cambridge runner had won.
PASSENGERS.
ARRIVALS.
dar: Mr M. F. As. Dr. H. Allyn Der B. 1.S. Empress of Asia." rester Mesirs D Henkiren. S. R. Brawn. J. Farrow, Miss G. Drinks, Me and M. Bourne, Miss N. Bosch, Stig E Busch and Master Brinker. Misses. Huntzen, Mr A. Benham, Me and Mrs L. A. 1. L Cliness, Mr N. Croucher, Mr and Mrs SC. Lickson, De and Mrs C. & Gibson, Miss H. M defines, Surg-Lipt. C. E fferman, Mr A. M. Hersch, Miss M. Trwin, Mes E. Johnston, MP A. Kirk, Me J. S. Kevs, Mrs M. Kalmbach, Mrs 1. Kont. Me P. H. Kindley, Lieut. and Mrs M. S. Linderose, Mr and Mrs A Mentzer, Miss P. Maiden Miss Muse. Mr M. Mannk, Miss M. Manuk, Miss M. Macy. Messrs M. Mavzematis, R. Montirols, V. Montinola, F. Nosker, L. Perrean, F. Pidii, Miss G. Repert. Mr A. I. Robinson. Misa M. Robinson, Mr and Mrs I. P. Baie ler and Mrs J. B Rodger, D, and Mrs F. C. Schaffner, Me and Mrs H. R. Share. Mr A. N Spencer. Mr P. Tester, Miss M H. Trialer. Mr B. V. de 1437. Mr and Mrs
D. Velose, Miss I. S. Vilin, Missi M. Wilcox, Miss M. Wilson, Miss E. Wolfe, Mira M. Watt, and are A. L.
ll. cr.
One imported case of para- typhoid fever, British, was reported yesterday'
picture as a man of the noblest character and justly honoured.
She endured the curious food of the desert peoples with cheerfulness, including their coffee, seasoned with hot red pepper. their "floury paste cooked in rancid buiter,' and their
are
other queer delicacies. The holy places of the Senussi would seem quiet enough to satisfy our most ardent 'pussyfoots"; smoking. drinking and dancing girls forbidden" there. But these strict tain order among the wild desert Moslems have brought
cer
tribes, and forced them to give up their organised brigandage and mer- der. Still, there were marauders
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about; and she was fortunate to elude one mysterious caravan, which suddenly appeared in the remotes: part of the desert, by a hasty fligh: is the right to a convenient hollow, where she lay in biding. The cara- van vanished as strangely as it had appeared. but it left traces in camel tracks, so that it was not a mere phantom of the brain.
Mrs. Forbes reached Egypt and civilisation in February of this year, after a wonderful journey of a thousand miles.
After lasting nearly two months, the Canton tobacco cutters' strike bas been settled.
Taking Canton as its model, Wuchow will shortly have its own municipal government. Nanning and Kwailin, two of the largest cities in Kwangsi, are also promised municipal government.
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FACE
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PAGE -27-28
St. Joseph's College ....
1- G Even Solicitors are Human ...28
Steamer Ashore ....
6-8 Legislative Council
28
6
8
A Singapore Story
y
Bribe Offering
French Bank Failure
9
Traffic Cases ----
.29
Gardening Notes .......... 9
Woping Murder
30-31
More House Collapse.....
10-11
Two Days*
11
Kaotty P. N. Points A Week Story..............
.31
.11
I Magician Afres:ed
.32
House Rates Here and at Homell Correspondence.........
Moneylending...
32
Pressed for Money...
West River Collision
.11
Local Weddings ......
.12
Should Sikba Shave ?...........
Standard Rent...
12
Rents' Ordigance
| An Esthopian Vagrant
Sport.....
.32
12
Scorm Damage
Tobacco Sauegling Legislative Council Cheeking the Police Embezzler Sentenced Hongkong Trade .................... Shipping Itema disincons
23
Racing Forest Fire
Typhoon Warnings
∙13-23 | Officious Watchman, Arms on Junk..................... Watchman Rubbed Crown Land Sold Seaman Deserts Going Dry?.... China Mail Service China Coast... Passengers....
the prisoner then it made the answer Linet laft Singspers on Sept. & for Our Stormy Weather...........23
to the question Inadmissible.
Proceeding.
Plats are in active preparation for the Kwangidog University. ...
A night school for women tailors is to be a eyed in Canton shortly.
Hongkong and is due hera on Sept. 13.
The Taltby) lus." (Pise Fennel] Line) lefs Masin on bell. B for Vasco
24.
Burned with Live Coal A $1,000 P N. 2016 m. Children's Corner... versin Facile Ports via Hongkong. Tie Bank Note Reseryes on vessel in das here on Zapf. 10 and wili
Dying Man in Risha...... anil, na above, on Sept. 14. REN
The 2.1.Aatllocks" (Biné Fannel: Future of Filmdom |„Lira) left Spez on Sept. 1 for Hongkong | Monday Night's Earthquakes 27 "and is dus hers on Bipt. 49.
Sidney Spalding's Choice -27
Shipping wi More Earthquakes....
27 China Sea Shipping Exchange......
Hongkong Stock Exchange,
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The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 10th to the 50 h of September both days inclusive.
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General Managers, Hongkong. September 9, 1921.
REPULSE BAY HOTEL.
DINNER DANCE. SATURDAY--10:1; SEPTEMBER.
THE JAZZ BAND of the "KEY
STONE STATE" will render Special Dance Music.
PUBLIC AUCTIONS.
Undervigued have received in tractions to sell by Public Auction (FOR ACCOUNT OF THE CONCERNED)
אם
TUESDAY; September 13, 13:1, commenting at 2.3) pm, at their Yales Rooms, No. 2. Des Veax Road, Corus: of
Tee House Street- About Forty Lots of CUT GLASS from the wellknown Arm of Val St. Lambert,
And
About ten lots of
Italian Marble Statuettes. (Full Particulars (mm Catalogue). Terms --Cash on delivery,
HOME & BOUGE, Auctioneers. Boogkong, September 9, 1991.
(02 ACCOUNT OF TER CONGELSKI )
סח
TUESDAY,
September 13, 1991, commencing at 1.30 p.m., at their Sales Booms, X. 8, Des Vaar Road, Corner of
Ice House Street, TEAKWOOD AND BLACKWOOD PURNITURE, BRASS AND TEAK- WOOD TWIN BEDSTEADS, CARPETS,
Comprising:-
&C+
Dining Suites Chesterfield Sofas, 3-chairs (new), Card and Occasional Tables, Testwood Twin Bedsteadi, large and small Wardrobes, Dreasing Tabler and Chairs, Washstands, & (fumed Teakwood), Sideboards, Dianer Wagons, Dinner Services, Crockery, & . Glass Ware, Couking Stoves, Cutlery, &c., Bath Roots Utensils, Electro-plated Ware, One American Ice Chest.
Electric Realing Lampe, Screens, Sundry Blackwood Farniture, Chairs, Cabinets, Pictures, Enamel Bath,
&c.. (Full Farticulars from Catalogue). Terms: Cash on delivery.
ROGNES & RDOOR, Autismarı. Hongkong, September 9, 1931.
(For Account of the Concerned)
ON
FRIDAY ;-
September 16, 1921, commencing at 2.30 p.m. at their Sales Rooms, No. 8, Des Your Road, Corner of Ice House Street, Chinese Porcelains, Carios. Lacquered Ware, &c., &c, Including a variety of -coloured and 3coloured Vases, Wall Plates, Table Sercenz, Blue and White Vases and Incense barners, Old Bronze and Brass Figures and Vases, Kakemonos, Lac- quered Cabinet, Chairs, Ivory, Jade, Agate and Crystal Ornaments, Man-j darin Beads, &c., &c.
The above stock recently arrived from the North and includes pieces from the Ming, Kunghi, Kieclung and Towkwong Periodą.
The bulk of which will be sold with- out reserve.
(Full Particulars from Catalogue). On view from the 11th and woming of sale.
forms Cash un delivery.
HUGHES & HOUGH, Auctioneers. Hongkong. September 8, 1921.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
THE Undersignol have received in- £structions to sell by Public Auction.
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WEDNESDAY, Sept. 14, 1821.
Commencing at 2.30 ...
at their Sales Rooms, Daddell Street,
A Fine and Valuable Collection
er antique Chlox and Carles. Comprising ---
Old Bronzes, Jade, Agate-ard Crystal 33-34 orDameals, Ivory carving, Embroideries, 5 coloured, 3-coloured, Famille-rose, and Blue and White ramen, jars, bawli and wall plates of Kangbi, Yungching. Kienlung and Toxkwang periods.
Including Scrolls of Tang, Bang Yaen, Ming and sing Dynasties,
Alse
A Few Pieces of Old Lacquered ware. Og view from Tuesday, the 13k Beptember."
Catalogues will be issued.
Ferma:
(or drivery, LAMMERT BROS., Auctioneers. Hongkong, September 8, 1921.
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