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ment represents the best answer to the fagitation" for an adequate - October 11.—Dance at the Fesk health service. The achievement Club, postponed to October 18, is not so much tribute to the will be given instead, at 9.80 p.ni entertainment by Professor Malini
system as a tribute to the men October 28-Dance at the Peak who have been fighting plague. Cinb, 0.10 p.m. Morcover there still remains the aspect stated in Dr. Koch's hope that we shall make efforts to exterminate typhold us, well," Hero again care must be taken not
Sront.
October 11 and 18.-Fifth Extra lace Meeting of the H.K. Jockey Club, as Happy Valley, 8.15 p.m. cach day,
PUBLIC AUCTION,
COMPANY MERTINOS.
RACING MARVEL
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1924.
COURT OF ENQUIRY.
BROADWOOD ROAD CASE
MR-CARROLL PURCHASES CAPTAIN OF “TECUMSEH
ENGLISH MONEY.
EXONERATED:
RECORD PRICE · PÄID.
CUST BUOY OBSCURED.
FOLICE.ROUND UP BAD CHARACTERS."
WRIST-WATCH FOUND.
FOUR MEN ARRESTED -ON-SUSPICION-
[By Argus.]
The circumstances of the strand- Quite a sensatiua bas heening of the "Tecumseh" on the caused in local tracing circles by the arrival in the Colony, last Cust Rocks, on September 11, were to confine the issue. Even the Sales Room, Duddell St., a fine English Money.
October 9-Lammert Bros., at night, of a chesnut pony named enquired into at a Court of En
Sparing nb pins to bring to quiry at the Harbour Office this book the screants responsible strongest agitators for an ade- collection of Postage Stampe, 5.15. He has been purchased in
for the highway robbery and [quate health service have never|P300,
Shanghai from Mr. K. D. So 2, the morning. The finding of the brutal attack on Mr. Deacon of suggested that. the Sanitary
price being Tls. 12,000, which, it is Court was also given.
No 4. Broadwood Roid, the October 18. Extraordinary understood, creates a record price The Court consisted of Lieut.-|Wanchai Police havn rounded Department does not perform its General Meeting of Douglas 8.8. and puts in the shade the Tls Commute, G. F. Hole, R.N.. (Presl-up several suspects, and recovered work with exemplary efficiency Co., Titd., at the Registered Office 7,000 which Prince Regent is said
the wrist-watch stolen from her. dent), Lieut.-Commdr.. C R. they have scen ample evidence of the Company, 20 Dea. Youx to have cost Sir Paul Chater,
Great credits due to Detective besides the plague. achievement Road, Central, noon.
The Pony's Record Harvey O.B.E RN (Chart Lance-Sergeant Kwon Hing-naut but have always insisted that the The China Sugar Refining Co., was
Dotober-20,--Third meeting of English Money stands 13.1 and Depot, R.N. Dockyard), Lieut.-for the zeal and Intelligence dis-
# Klangwan griffin last
played Immediately the palico Sanitary Department's scope and Ltd.. at Co.'s Office, Pedder February. To date he has won R.M.S. (mastor of the "Empress spector Ara posted cfficers at all
Commdr. A. J. Halley, R.N.R.,
were informed, Divklonal lo- $1,550 as a result of eleven starts of Australia"), Captain E. Jones avenirs of escape, but the birds powers are inadequate, anomalous, Street, noon.
November 5. Further extra-in which he was unplaced on six obsolete in the Hon. Mr. P. Hordinary meeting of Douglas 8.8, occasions. His record follows:
(master of the 5. Philoctetia"), had already down. Halyonk's words, "almost Co., Ltd., at 20 Dea. Voux Road,
and Captain H. Hamilton (master Then, followed a comb out of of the 9.8. "Taiyuen"). ....."
bad characters. Ten men werd medieval." Therefore the hope Central, noon.
detained and of these four were that "we shall make efforts to
exterminate typhoid as well" must be taken not so much as an implied criticism of our health officials as further indictment of the neglect, apathy or obstinacy which falls to provide the Colony with an adequate health service, despite the urgent and manifest need for that reform.
Curse of Curiosity.
November 8.-General" meeting
of members of the Hongkong and China Camphor Refining Co., Ltd.,
Date.
Distance.
Place.
Time.
Weight.
Captain's Evidence.
Mr. D. H. Blake, for Captain kept in custody to be charged with Errett of the "Tecumseh," said he highway robbery as a result of the at the offices of the Dairy Farm Ice Feb. 6 M. 3rd 2.112/5 155lbs. did not propose to address the discovery of the stolen property.
11, is expected that the men and Cold Storage Co., Ltd., Lower April 21 4M. 3rd. 1.292/5 15lbs. court as he thought the Captain Albert Road, noon.
(YTHER, MEETING.
October 8.-Usual public lecture of the H.K. Lodge. The Theoso phical Society, at 16 Queen's Road Central, 5.45 p.m.
-LOCAL AND GENERAL.
Intermittently, the Police have
Eight hundred dollars is the received reports of Europeans, value of the loot obtained by the mostly shipping men, being victi-armed robbers at No. 24, Mercer mised in night ricsha ridea along Stroet, yesterday. the Praya, Des Voeux Road or
SHIPS AT SEA.
BOATS COME
IN TO-DAY.
TYPHOON. DELAYS.
This morning the "Taiyo Maru”
May 314M 2nd 2.55 2/5 145lbs. would explain the circumstances will be put up for identification May 31 IM. Ist.2.04. 152lbs. of the stranding. Unfortunately, forrow and that they will Sept. 20 IM. 1st. 205 2/5 155lbs. Captain Errett had been in the appear before the Magtrate on
Three times out of the six races hands of his Doctors. Dr. Blake Fidy. in which he was unplaced he was pleaded for leniency on his behalf heavily backed. The first time he
Captain Errett said that he had won, his backers received a divid-been in the service of the Standard end of $40.40; on September 20 Transportation Company for nine the return was $35.20.
years and had been in command of "OVERDUE" The "North China Daily News," the "Tecumseh " for twelve in reporting his last performance months. On the day in question, wrote: "English Money ran a the vessel was fully loaded with smashing race for the Midland petrolite in, bulk (8,700 tons), Plate, which he won very easily, The draft was approximately 27 but it was still more of a surprise eet. The "Tecumseh" had come to see the disappointing Smithfield from San Francisco. At about arrived and put into Kowloon Bay (second) also finish in front of 57 a.m. they sighted the Waglan where she is now anchored with such a flyer as Green Chrysantheight, and on daylight breaking her cargo of limestone for the mum (third), wblist that much the ship proceeded into Hongkong Green Island Cement Co., Ltd. improved pony, The Bittern, was Harbour." The weather was She left Tai Lay Bay, near Hai- out of the running. The time, too, showery but fairly clear. As phong, on Friday last and was due was very "good."
Lyemoon was approached they to arrive here on Monday as she The Hongkong Rope Manu- It should be noted that the course wore on the look-out for pilot usually takes two and a half days facturing Co., Ltd., advertise that was not fast and that rain fell boats. They passed and hailed to-make the trip. the second call of $4 per share, is during the afternoon before the two this side of the channel, but Up to tiffin time to-day her payable on or before October 15 Midland Plate was on of
received the reply that they were report had not reached the Harbour From his record, it is evident bound for other ships. They pass- Office and the master had not been that English Money is just finding ed through Lyemoon at 6.15.
to the office of the agents, Messrs. his form; and Mr. Carroll should be able to win many races here course and his speed was from ed on Monday and did not turn up
Captain Errett said he set a George Grimble & Co.
Another ship which was expect- with him before the Spring, when, 41% to 5% knots. There was a presumably, he will try his luck lot of shipping in tharbour, ill shortly before midnight last again in Shanghai, Mr. Carroll's The steamer "Belfast Maru," friends will trust that his latest many junks and two or three night was the Song Bo," operated also have examples of arrests i which leaves for Europe
Investment will compensate him sampans At 6.40 visibility was by the Messageries Maritimes; elther by officers who have October 9, with 1,800 tons of cargo, for his plucky purchase and good enough for navigation, which like the Taiyo Mari had trailed" suspected ricshas, or Including 1,000 bales of wool, is reimburse him for the loss over At 6.40 the atmosphere was fairly Bo left Haiphong on Thursday though there was a haze about. therefore, delayed. The "Song to cross the typhoon area and was, ⚫ { secreted themselves in dark the first vessel of the new Japanese Vineleaf.
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Queen's Road. A stereotyped Mr. Gomes of No. 8, Humphreys form could be got up for reports Building Kowloon, has reported of felony of this nature. In every the loss of several articles of instance it seems that the clothing valued at $30. stranger to our shores has been driven or pulled in the vehicle. to some dark lane and there invit ed to go up some staircase. Be fore he can ascertain his bearings, he is set upon and his pockets are gone through systematically: Slik forwarded from here by Some are apt to blame the police the "Empress of Canada" on for lack of protection for these un- September 13 arrived in New fortunate men. However, inform York on October 13. The time ation has come to light which in transit was 21 days. points to the victims not being entirely free from blame and we
oo
Australian-European trade, says a cable from Melbourne.
corners, disguised as seafaring shipping combine to enter the men. It has been alleged that if visitors refused to be shown any "sights" and insisted on sticking
For assaulting a fellow-worker to the tram route or water-front,in the employ of M Y; San & Co., no.opportunity would be given the Ltd. at Wu Sung Street, yesterday, pests, but there is always that Lay Yung was fined $10 or two insatiable desire to explore things weeks hard labour. In addition be GATA BÕE LA which often leads to trouble.
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"NONE"
THE ART OF DRAWING
ably salary in by efficiency. You
car, however, only remain efficient as long as your eyes will let you.
Take care of them with the help of
LAZARUS.
The Empire Exhibition.
was ordered to pay $to compensa- tion to the complainant. The latter appeared in Court, before Mr. E. W. Hamilton, this morning, with a broken head swathed in
ARMS POSSESSION,
WATCHMAN CHARGED:
Other Details.
In addition to the details of reports of ship, masters published
clear but gradually it came over last and did not put cut from thicker. He could not see Kow-Holbow. (on Hainan Island) till loon shore, although he could see Monday. ship's at anchor in Kowloon Bay When he changed his course, to pass between Cuat Rocks buoy and Belcher e ridge, he was following instructions. As he approached yesterday we give the following, CASE REMANDED. Cust rocks he could see the made available to-day-
derricks on Kowloon dockat It The Lee Sang," which left Before Mr. E. W. Hamilton, at was thicker over the shore than it Manila on October 4, and arrived. the Kowloon Magistracy, this was in the channel. Near the here 9.15 p.m. yesterday, reports morning, Juma Khan, a watchman buoy there were a large number Typhoon weather leaving Manila: employed in the Hongkong and of sampane and one big junk NE. Monsoon approaching Hong- Kowloon Wharf and Godown which was proceeding from Kow-kong."
With the approaching close of bandages. the British Empire Exhibition at
Ca, Lid, was charged with loon to Hongkong, The buoy was The "Kwangchow," left Bang- Wembley, the question arises as Corporal T. Thorn was found unlawfully having in his possca obscured by the sampans and kok on September 24 and arrived to whether It is to be re-opened not guilty yesterday of the charge sion two revolvers and 100 rounds suddenly appeared on the junk's at 9.30 p.m. yesterday. Her next year. According to a London of disobeying Standing Battalion of ammunition at Haiphong Road, stern. At 6.57 the ship struck the Captain reports Fine weather to message, among the members of Orders by not reporting when yesterday. He was remanded for buoy on the port bow. The tide Paracels, typhoon afterwards." the Exhibition Executive there is leaving barracks (the court marilal one week.
carried them under the buoy. The The "Kingyuan," left Bangkok. a fair body of opinion that the hearing was reported in our
Another Casa. ·
engines were put astern at 6,54) on September 25 and reached here
exhibition ought to be continued columns yesterday.) On another Before Mr. E. W. Hamilton at and were kept a stern until 7.15 9:30 pm yesterday, reporting in 1925, among these being Lord charge of disobeying an order the Kowloon Magistracy this but the ship failed to come off. Fine weather until Lat. 20.40 N., Stevenson, Chairman of the given by a superior officer he was morning, Chan Fat and Li San Assistance was given at 8.81 by "Long. 113.09 E, when very severe Executive Boards, All sorts of found guilty and sentence will be were charged on remand with the tug "Henry Keswick and the typhoon, was experienced reasons are advanced why the promulgated in due course. British Empire Exhibition has
being in unlawful possession of ship was got offer behand The Prosper, left Saigon, on been disappointing financially.
In answer to questions by the October 2 at 2 pm, and came into Holding one through sheer force 57 rounds of ammunition on Perhaps the soundest of these ishich comes to the World Theatre
No. of story and acting The Shock September, 24, at 16, members of the Court, Captain Port resterday. Her log reads:
Yat
Typhoon In Lat. 17 N, Long Tak Road, Kowloon Errett said that he did his best to that, while the visitors from the various British Dominions and the today, is said to be one of the most City without a police perift, make good the course he had taken 110.40 very strong, N. E. wind United States have been numeral pictures produced. The Criminal Sessions on October 18. time to time. When they struck Bangkok an September 28, and and were committed for trist at the although It had to be altered from The Dampto" cleared from principal male role is played by ⚫ing attendance on the part of the by beautiful Virginia Valli. These at Chun Wan on August 29, "with had altered his helm to starboard typhoon on the 4th and 5th
ous, there has been a disappoint Lon Chaney and the feminine lead with committing an armed robbery and the engines full, astern, Hal reporting Encountered a sovere The accused were also charged he had the helm put amidships arrived here at 8 45 am, yesterday,
people of continental Europe, two stars are supported by an
WATCHMAN “TED UP.
....
The small number of continental excellent cast including such well four others. The latter case will visitors possibly is due to inade-known players as Christine Mayo, be heard this afternoon. quate advertising on the Contin- Walter Long, Jack Mower, Henry conducted the prosecution.
Detective Inspector T. Murphy there. For that reason alone the ent, and further due to the fact Barrows and James Wong...
that such advertising as has been Sanitary Board's achievement is a done was of an inexpert nature. triumph. But there is another Possibly its distance from the French aviator who is coming to M. Femand Laporte, the
D ́ARMED ROBBERY reason which makes the Colony's heart of London has been one of China, states le the freedom from plague during the failure. It is too late to remedy seaplanes capable of coming down the chief causes of the financial France has sold to China several
Auto that SUCCESSFUL BUT SMALL
HAULA last twelve months still more this now, though, if the exhibition on land, which are to be used for remarkable. The Sanitary Board is re-opened next year, it might policing the rivers infested, by has accomplished its record in be feasible to devise cheap transpirates. M. Laporte will act as lus That the Chairman of the spite of the fact that it has been port from the heart of London. Sanitary Board was able to reply under-staffed, not during the last with this single word to a question twelve months mercly, but during asking how many cases of plague the last twelve years possibly. had occurred during the twelve Even the Colonial Secretary, while months just ended is a fact which pouring scorn upon the "agitation” reflects the greatest credit upon for an adequate health service, the Colony's health officials. tacitly, admitted during that Admittedly, as Mr. Tao recalled, famous Legislative Council debate, the Sanitary Department was that the Sanitary Department was originally established for the under-staffed, stating that the express purpose of dealing with Government was "willing to agree plague; that, however, does not to any increase in the staff as a leasent one jot the praise that it little more "oil" for the existing deserves for a very notable machine. This fact that the achievement. Hongkong'a popula-Sanitary Department is under- tion, although given as litt over staffed, must not, however, he 10000 in the official census, must wrongly misconstrued. Because be over a million. There are the Sanitary Board is able to course bigger seaports than return, a clean bill for plague gkong-free from plannin but
just before they saw the buoy. At Kwong Chow Wan on October 3 | The..." Chang *Hing."; ;left: the time the ship struck they were and arrived here at 11.45 p.m.o going dead slow. de
Asked if he knew the harbour reports Typhoon"
Monday Her Captain laconically -sufficiently well to justify his The Vulcanus," left Tamsul on action in bringing the abip into October 3 reaching here at 7.30 the harbour, Captain Errett re-a.m. yesterday. Rough, N. E. plied that he knew it sufficiently winds, force 6, is the substance of well to be able to take his ship to the skipper's report. the anchorage
Asked if he thought it good navigation to proceed when he could not see the shore, Captain tractor, and will also fly over the
Third Officer's Testimony. Little reward was forthcoming Errett replied that he thought it Chinese coast lines in order to for a gang of armed robbers who was alright when he saw the
Third Officer E. 8. Atberwell determine the most suitable points broke into the Kwong Tal Loong derricks at Kowloon Dock This said that he went on the bridge for the establishment of payal engineering Works, No. 903, was the first time he had brought at 6.15 and was told by the captain bases. He is taking with him Canton Road early Testerday ship into the harbour in the seaplane, and also a small balloon. morning, as after ransacking the capacity at master but all told he to keep a good look-out for pilots- place for upwards of an hour they had brought a ship in four times. He halled one sampan with a pilot SOCIAL AND PERSONAL could only assemble a quantity of Me The Mate's Evidence.
on board but the reply he received as brass fittings which is assessed at Chief Officer D. Livingstone said another ship. Visibility was was that he was proceeding to The forthcoming wedding is to securing entry the robbers when they passed Lyemoon. bridge, but it became thicker that he was on the fo'castle head fairly good when he went on the announced of Mr. Thomas overpowered a watchman and There were not many ships about later Nanook of the North and "The accountant, to Miss Mary Kintos quently ragging bim with a plece course had to be continually that the finding of the Court was October 8-Coronet Theatre
Archdale Martin, incorporated bound him to a doorpost," subse- but a lot of bampans and the After retiring the President said Fireman."
residing at the Helona May of woodREZIG EINE Institute,
are few other large centreć
sh have to contend with the stake
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The Siamese Prince Puradcafrs:
BULLOCK AMOK,
visited the Palace of Engineering? CO
yesterday, according to a Reuter, RICSHA COOLIE INJURED. cable. He was seeking engides
pable of dealing with: Lowdhila
untainous districts.
altered to avoid them that the grounding of the ship wan After getting through the pass, due to the Cust buoy being ob
"Tecumse
It became hazy. As a big junk eared at the time by junka and with wall up passed the impana
The Court, considered "he noticed a first that the master hid navigated lug clase buoy four points on the por ship in sodmanlike thi proper
that
it was a matter of 400. feet mann hen he first noticed it in a a
Jon, he would; have seen its
ing