MONDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1932.
Capone's Gang Now Mere Handful..
Death And Prison Cut Into Organisation
POACHERS TAKE TRADE
Chicago.
The once powerful Capone gang is evaporating like the foam on the beer it sells.
Only a handful of the hundreds of major and minor gangsters who
flouted
once
was the 'drive on gangsters by the Federal government that 'resulted in a dozen or more of the loaders being sent to prison for income tax станіоп.
Won Promotion,
Moran's Plans.
THE CHINA MAIL.
KUOMINTANG
CHIEFS DENY
BATTLE PLANĮ
Soong Not Sponsor Of "Resilence."
PROPOSAL FOR DEBATE.
Nanking, Saturday. Reuter learns from au- thoritative sources that the reports that Mr. T. V. Soong and other Government lead- ers are sponsoring the pros posal for concentration of China's armies to resist further aggression in Man- charia, are false.
To-Day's Short Story.
THE SCREAMING PLANT
"LOOK!?
was
By Hal Pink.
"This," anid Barker, tapping, the Barker held out a tiny book much prized 500 years
book with his pipe-stem, “is a herbal ago cardboard box for my inspection, when housewives brewed the Inside, on a nest of cotton-wool, familles' medicines from plants and. a large, shrivelled seed, towers. gathered in the fields. It contains the legend of the man- similar in appearance to a dead drake. I will not weary you with and curled-up maggot.
the tedious and badly-phrased Latin; version given here, but the illustra- "That's what I am wondering,"tion will give you the idea at once." He handed the book to me. It smiled Barker, "but the man from was dated 1433, and looked its age.
"What is it?" I asked.
1
to
TO-MORROW'S STORY,
To-morrow's short story.
will be "The Laird's Lucky Number," by J. J. Bell.
It was reported that Mr. Soong, whom I got it said that it was a The calfskin binding was worn into among others, had pledged him-genuine mandrake seed!".
holes; the leaves were yellowed with United States district attorney self to this plan before the
He made this pronouncement with the light of five centuries; and the law and George. E. Q. Johnson, who led the Conference of the Kuomintang such marked emphasis the
crude type, irregular composition sprend
and en- and faded brown ink combined to death with machine campaign, won promotion to the Central Executive Council, now
bomb at the bid bench as a result. gun and
sitting here. It was said that thusiasm that my interest was render the pages more picturesque ding of "Scarface AP have Then Federal Prohibition agents the Finance Minister had been quickened, though I was still no than readable. maintained a fairly close-knit or working under administrator Mi- one of those championing the wiser. Barker, my lifelong friend,
the gangchael L. Harney closed many big suggestion that China's troops is - 4 botanist of ganisation. Although
repute, chieftain is in Atlanta Penitentiary [syndicate breweries.
should be hurried to Manchuria, the discoverer of several new The forced abdication of Capone that. full assistance should be varieties of orchid, and his Berving a 10-year sentence for in- come tax fraud, he still keeps in from the throne of gangdon was a given to the Chinese Volunteers researches have led him through touch with his tieutenants here, it heavy blow: The men who have already active there and that the many lands, to the fringes of civili- was learned.
sought to manuge the syndicate direction of the boycott against sation and beyond. He had recent- They hope to reorganise the syn-since he went to prison have lacked Japan should be undertaken byly returned from an expedition to dicate, with or without Capone's his peculiar ability to make the the Government and the Kuomin- the Matto Grosso forests of Brazil, aid, and to place it in a position to rachets" pay and to keep out in-tang Party.
and after a re-union dinner and reap another rich illicit harvest terlopers.
It was reported, at the same two seats at a cinema to celebrate from beer, liquor, gambling and
time, that the same group of the occasion, we were smoking vice when general business im A number of shifts in the gang powerful leaders had deprecated final pipe of tobacco in his cosy The illustration of the mandrake
seene in recent weeks have led ob- the League of Nations' effective-study.
was a rough drawing showing a proves.
Long servers to predict that a generalness in the Manchurian con "And what on earth is A man-figure with the body, arma, and lega But the park is broken.
drake?" I handed back the box. of a man, but with roots instead of wolves are stealing away much of realigment is due. Two new syn-'
a cluster For answer, Barker caned over hands and feet and the syndicate's territory. The syndicate supervisors took up their
Reuter learns authoritatively dicate has been compelled to reduce duties on the South Side and an that thesa reports were errone the arm of his chair, jerked open leaves where the head should have the price of its beer. All the big other displaced Ted Newberry on
A small dog was depicted, The proposals did not the ginas door of a bookcase, and been. Capone gambling houses are closed. the North Side of Chicago.
emanate and were not sponsored selected a battered volume from the attached by a cord to the mandrake's Police have heard that George The small ones still running make
on the shelves, right leg. by the Government leader men- jumble of books but a fraction of what they onco (Bugs) Moran, whose gang was
"There you have it," said Barker. .”“An early artist's idea of the human dil. One gambling place that used nearly wiped out in the St. Valentioned, but were merely passed Opening it, he read aloud the words to net thousands of dollars a week tine's Day massacre in 1929, is re-in the ordinary way as one of "Nomen Herbao Mandragora.
plant of the legend. The mandrake showed a loss of 367 for one week. cruiting again. Ofibers also at- numerous proposals admissible
was supposed to be a' plant with some importance to the Many factors account for the distached
human form and the veracity of a Integration of what was probably arrest of John Capone, a brother of
carnivorous animal, which reached the most powerful, richest and Al, with $4,300 in his pocket. They most ruthless criminal combine in said he was preparing to go to At United States history. The depresanta to turn over the money to Al,ference, however, and must con- sion, of course, is one.
AIR SERVICES
Another in his cell.
DISRUPTED BY
PRETTY WEDDING AT `UNION CHURCH,
GALE AND FOG|Mr. H. G. Williams Weds
Giant "Hannibal” Struck By Sudden Storm,
MISHAP NEAR CROYDON.
(Reuter's Special Service).
Miss Zoe Leck,
A wedding of much local interest was solemnised in the Hong Kong Union Church, Kennedy Rond, on Saturday afternoon, when Miss: Zoe Leck, of the staff of Texas Co. (China), Ltd. living at 1, Saifer Terrace, became the bride of London, Saturday.
Mr. H. G. Williams, of the Wines the weather are and Spirits Department, Dodwell Vagaries of disorganising the air services. Co., Ltd., Lieutenant of the Cyele Section. Armoured
and elsewhere.
passenger
Motar
at the ceremony.
troversy.
ous,
for debate during the present Conference of the C.E.C.
These proposals do appear on the agenda of this present con-
sequently be supported by a group of delegates."
The newly appointed Foreign Affairs Commission of the Kuo mintang held its first meeting last night, convened by Mr. Soong.
3-YEAR PLAN
ANNOUNCED
IN CANTON
Practical Development. Undertaken.
TAXATION MAY INCREASE.
"Canton, Saturday.
SERMON EXAMINES
EVOLUTION.
Christian Science's Doctrine.
"Is the universe, including man, evolved by atomic force? was the subject of the Lesson-Sermon in all Churches of Christ, Scientist yes-) terday.
of
out with its root-tentacles to seize unsuspecting herb-gatherers and crush theni to death; gaining) strength from their blood. As up- rooting a mandrake was believed to bo tantamount to committing suicide, dogs were employed for, this purpose, as the drawing shows."!
"What nonsense!" I laughed. "Do you actually believe that such monstrosity existed?"
a
"Why not?" -replied Barker. "Why shouldn't the missing link be- The Golden Text, was: "Behold, tween man and the sub-world be a the heaven of heavens is the Lord's plant? Plants have always stood thy God, the earth also, with all that upright, and never moved on their
therein is." (Deut: 10; 14.)
-
bellles like animals, And their do Among the citations which com-exist in the tropics to-day jungle] prised the Lesson-Sermon was the plants with tentacles and suckers following from the Bible: "For which catch small ties." thus saith the Lord that created the "Well, why not try to germinate heavena; God himself that formed your so-called mandrake seed?" I the earth and made it; he hath es suggested, laughingly. "And see tablished it, he created it not in what happens."
vain, he formed it to be inhabited:
To my surprise; he took me seri
I am the Lord; and there is noneously. "It would need colossal else ... Look 'unto me, and be yo saved, all the ends of the earth: for beat," he mused, “moist heat I am God, and there is none else. awamp heat. A
A sudden scratching noise at the Surely, shall one say, in the door interrupted him, Lord have I righteousness and
Barker's face lit up.. "That's Tom." come; . In the Lord shall all the
out of England, on the continent Car Company, Hong Kong Volun A practieni Utopia will emerge
Iteer Defence. Corps.
out of the Kuomintang 8-year plan forty-two The "Hannibal,"
The Rev. E. G. Powell officiated for the Provincial Government, to be put into effect by General Chen Imperial Airways
The bride, who presented a Chi-teng, comander-in-chief of the liner, was temporarily put out charming picture, was given away First Group Ariny. of commission owing to a gale by Mr. C. Bernard Brown, while Briefly the plan will call for strength: even to him shall men
administra government which sprang up after he was Mr. J. C. Dunbar, of the Hong etuicient
economic
Tom was - 1s greatest pet, aj pegged down for the night at Kong Electric Co. discharged the tion, reconstruction,
seed of Israel be justified, and shall magnificent Persian cat, which stay- Irohabilitation and encouragement of Semakh Aerodrome, Palestine. duties of best-man.
The Lesson-Sermon also included when its master was off on a journey ed under my charge' many times! Her wing and tail were damaged Subsequently, a reception was industry. The plan will start next glory" (Isa. 45: 18, 22, 25).
Christian Science text-book, door it stalked in, purring with de attended including the rupt officials will be removed within Science and Health with Key to the fight Motor Cycle Section, who wore the first six months of 1938. On the
ather hand, competent and honest Scriptures, by Mary Baker Eddy "He's been hunting rats in the London to Paris air services uniforms.
After the customary tonsts, had public servants? will be given due "Christian Science presents, unfolds cellar, as usual," said Barker," "stopp- were interrupted by fog and two planes which left Croydon been honoured with enthusiasm, recognition and encouragement in ment, not accretion; it manifests no:
the happy couple drove by car to their work. The appointment of material growth from molecule: to ing. to make a fuas of his pet, and
and the machine was dismantled held at Messrs. Lane, Crawford's year.
eds a start, incompetent and cor- the following passage from the to the wilds. As Barker opened the
and carried by lorry to Cairo, Restaurant. where she is now undergoing friends repairs.
were compelled to return.
A large number of
A month passed. I had been very busy, and had seen little of Barker since our night" pf celebrn. tion. Then he telephoned to me
divine Mind to man and the A French air liner, carrying Repulse Bay Hotel where they are officials will be made eventually by mind, but an impartation of the now he wants his milk." eight passengers, began to lose spending their honeymoon. They civil service examination. altitude just after taking off were escorted the whole way out Improvement. of public finance is universe" (p. 68; 27-00).
to be effected by adjustment of the from Croydon and landed in a by the Motor Cycle Section, present system of taxation, with a der Company Sergeant Major B. S. neighbouring field.
The airport at La Bourget is Rogers. fogbound and inaccessible. Pas-
The car was gally decorated with
viaw, to, increasing revenues.
While oppressive taxes are to be CAROL SERVICE AT to people's welfare will be intro
GIFT DIRECTORY
Enumerated below are a few of the many acceptable presents we have on show. There are many more that would be appreciated, and we invite your inspection. They are conveniently arranged so as to make shopping Pleasant..
From Ties and Handkerchiefs 4.76 Shirts (with 2 Collars
From
Dressing Gowns Travelling Rugs
.$24.50
14.75
Sweaters
10.50
to match) 6.75
Comfy Pyjamaa
8,50
Golf Hose
.8 4.76
Socks (Silk or Wool) Scarves (White or
1.75
SUppers
5.75
Trouser Presses
12.50
Coloured) 4.75
4.75
Handkerchiefs, dozen
5.00
6.50
Neckwear... Gloves
2.75
19.50
5.75
18.50
Walking Sticks
Umbrellas
Fitted Tallet Sets
Hair Brushes (in case)
JAEGER
Specialties in a large assortment.
WM. POWELL, LTD.
"9, Queen's Road C..
The Store Will Remain Open Until 6 P.M.
CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR.
SALE
Many, many USEFUL PRESENTS for CHRISTMAS and the NEW YEAR. Hundreds of Bargains on Regular Goods.
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92-100, Des Voeux Rd. C. Tels.:-Ground FL. 22865, 1st Fl. 20886, 2nd Fl. 24573.
OUR CHRISTMAS SALE
IS NOW IN FULL SWING.
XMAS
DON'T FORGET THIS IS
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NOW AND REMEMBER THAT EVERYBODY.
SMOKES
TABAQUERIA
FILIPINA
26, Queen's Rd, Hong Kong.
18, Hankow Rd., Kowloon.
& NEW YEAR HAMPERS.
the Festive Season may be obtained from us at the following Reduce
We beg to notify Customers that Assorted Hampers suitable for
Hates:
No. 1 HAMPER usually calm voice was quivering Imperial Champagne, Can you come round here? His 1 Qt. Moet & Chandon Dry
sengers have to land at Beauvais, coloured streamers while confetti abolished, now levies nob, contraryOWLOON-Y-MICAR with excitement. "Something in 1 PL G, F. Peppermint.
MORE CLOTHES FOR COLONY'S POOR. Big Order Placed With Canton.
Choir And Soloists
Please Gathering.
credible to show you! That mar drake seed
What It has germinated 7′′ gasped.
1 Pt. D.O.MAG
1 Qt. Hartell's _XXX_ Brandy." 2 Qts. King - Giorge IV Fold Bites Label or Perfection Whisky,
"Yes--the application of terrifie heat it is sprouting in my cellarin The West Lounge at the Y.M.C.A.come and nee
the Association.
$55.
1. Superb Tawny Port.
2. Qia. St. Julien Claret.
|| 3. Qħ Old Brown Sherry, Black-
1 Qt. Puritan Old Tom or Dry Op
| 1 Qt. Burgoyne's Burgundy.
1 Phiat Pomeranian Bitters,
No. 2 HAMPER —— $45,
12:Qts, 84. Jullen Claret. –
1 qt Puritan Old Tom or Dry Gin. 1 Qt. Vino de Pasto Sherry.
60 miles north of Paris, and was showered upon it. Affixed to duced thence proceed by train to their the front of the car was a placard Pacification of the provinen with the words "Honeymoon. Ex should be concluded after the first destination.
presa??
six months. Henceforth mainten The bridegroom himself is a keen ance of peace and order of the pro- motorist and was a participator in Vince will be undertaken by a the recent Rellablity Trial in body of protective guarda, last night was well filled by mom 1 galmined the telephens receiver 1 Qt. Gullemart Champagne. 2 bin. Tawly Day. Part. Kowloon.
Reconstruction work in the villages and towns is planned hers and friends, including ladies on Its hook and ran for my hat: 1P. DOM
when a carol service was held, the Barker greeted me at the door 1Q Burgoyne's Burgundy. CONSTABLE FOUND | With respect to education, atten-
tion will be paid to discipline and fixat of its kind in the history of with shining eyes. He was elated 1 Qt. Martell XXX Brandy, IN OPIUM DEN.
sa schoolboy,, She teaching of the three Primiples In addition to many of the popular "Man, you ought to see it! As Label or Perfection Whisky, * 2 Qts. King George IV Gold of the People. Stress is lald on Fined $75 Or Six
carols in which's all the company big as my arm, with shoots, tentar run vocational education. Weeks Gaol.
Administrative and military units joined, the YMCA Male Voice cles, suckers and everything! Do
No. 3 HAMPER must reduce their monthly ex Choir, under the leadership of Mr. you realise what this means? It is of several thousand suits of winter
Todil proficial; as well as Rupert Baldwin rendered Virgin the greatest botanical discovery of 1 Qt. Burgoyne's Burgundy, clothing from the Chung Shing Acquitted of a charge of posses-
gorermietes shall discloss Most Blessed Come Ve Lofty all time! At one stroke thousands 1 PG. F. Pepperm
of years have been wiped of the 1 Ptr DOM and expenditure for and Slumber Song, whilst their Benevolent Society, but many are sion of twelve taela of prepared
oplum at
Queen's Road, public auditing.
M. I. Mathison, with a splen still in want.
calendar! Here is a plant which 2 Qts. Superior The Society has placed another Central, a constable. Lau King, was census will be taken and a voice contributed The Hol in history has only existed in legend 20. King G large order with manufacturers in fined $75 six weeks hard labour
be made for and An Old Treach Carol
|which vanished from this earth, bo.
Label or hofield at the Cent
fore
men became articu er with a con- by Mr.
from
illye-growing-in my cellar
The Chinese poor in Hong Kong
have already benefited to the extent
tribution
Canton, and
Wing Lien Co.,
tributed, father Col
Police charged
ducting himself
Through the courtesy of th
On Steamship Co., the Canton order a pa
will be shipped free of charge
poor next a pol
Tung The
ble by beingLouns
arrested by ho visited CIT
Queen's Roa
Central
Solos were given
Baldwin, who sange
turd was tox
1 Phia) Pomeranzan Bitters.
$40.
| 10. Tower Brandy, |1-04 Amontillado Sherry.
1 Qt Puritan OKU Dry Gla.
Gold: 1 Phial. Bonieranzan - Bitters.
omer's requirementé,
PRICE & CO. LID.
HONG TONG