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THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15th, 1928.
MAGIC ARTS IN YUNNAN
WOMEN ACCUSED OF THE
FIVE EVILS.
A MAGISTRATE WHO DIS- REGARDED SORCERY.
"The following remarkabla doar ment was published by the North China Daily News having been sent by a correspondent, who claims to have seen the original.
A proclamation by the Public Court of Yangpinghaien.-A trans- cription of an order, a proclama tion of a law case in obedience to order No. 802 issued by the Higher Court of Yegnan general instructions to be observed in the
transaction of business-
“PAID TO LOVE.”
ROMANTIC PICTURE AND LOVELY HEROINE.
SHOWING TO-DAY AT THE QUEEN'S.
GEORGE O'BRIEN AND VIRGINIA VALLI.
[BY OCH FILX CRITIC]
.'
JUDGE AND MR. BOTTOMLEY.
I.
JURY DISAGREE IN LIBEL CASE.
REMINDER OF PLAINTIFF'S' RECORD.
MR. BOTTOMLEY'S, ADDRESS.
KAIPING COAL FOR ALL PURPOSES
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THE KAILAN MINING ADMINISTRATION,
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"The result of this case is as "precious to me as my life, and 1 Paid to Love" is a very satis- thould be a hypocrite and factory picture, on the well-known coward, if I didn't express my deep lines made popular by Anthony regret that throughout this case I have had no saistance from my Hope and musical comedy. The
lord. Such assistance as I have scene is the imaginary, kingdom had from my lord has been ania- of San Sebastiano, and the pro-terruptedly for the defendants." tagonists are a prince who is too interested in motors to look at. Mr. Horatio Bottomley in address This observation was made by
women, an astute American finaning the jury in his libel action cier, and a lovely and virtuous against Messrs. Hurat and Blac LIFE-SAVING INSTITUTION. apache dancer. The old King kett, publishers, and Hr. Henry trying to negotiate a loan with the American, who, however, refuses
Mr. Bottomley alleged that be ho says because
an unpopular had been accused of blackmail in prince is a bad security, and a book, "The Real Horatio Bot- tomley, written by Mr. Houston,
James Houston, formerly in his SIX MORE SUCCESSES FROM employ.
THE S.C.A.A.
"It has come to our knowledge that many women of the Bamboo Garden (Chu Yuan) district in the Mile County practice the art of bury the spirit, also known by the name of the Five Evil, and that for many years now very many people. of the place have suffered harm, which, becoming known, the local magistrate was informed of them. Although the local judge truly know the facts, yet for some reason, it came about "that the prince who won't look at women and published by Messrs. Hurat tion presented the remainder of ¦ workers of these affs felt no teacannot be popular. He proposes and-Blackett-The defence was and the practice spread far and hiring a Parisienne to awaken the wide and the evils became more and
prince to an appreciation of what more deep.
Recently, the son of a certain he owes to his people and the two Wang was afflicted with the virus elderly gentlemen go on to Paris and has been bed-ridden with the discase for several months, Medf in search of a suitable Delilah. eines were of no avail. The As They find Virginia. Valli dancing in sistant Magistrate of the said dis-
a show apache cabaret and engage trist, when informed of the case, again and again failed to make a ber. Lovers of romance need not proper examination according to be told that the prince and the the law and decide it, so that the dancer meet and love each other case was hung up as though it was before discovering each other's "a matter of little importance.
Straight Poison Or Magic?
identity, and that the problem. 14
plea of justification, coupled with the contention that Mr. Bottomley had signed a document indemnify ing Mr. Houston against libel. his examination by Mr. Justice Mr. Bottomley also referred to Horridge.
"That examination," he said, "was a hostile examination by the judge in favour of the other side. It is a horrible embarrassment and handicap to a layman, and your lordship will forgive me when I say that this case means more to me than I can express in words.
"How can I look a man in the
my position if you members of the fury should say that not only did I commit the offences for which I went to prison, but that I am guilty of one of the most odious crimes known to the law P
The hearing was adjourned.
CHINESE “AND SHANGHAI PARKS.
730,000 VISITORS IN TWO
MONTHS...
WELL BEHAVED AND
APPRECIATIVE. E
"
The South China Athletic Associa
their Life Saving class for examins- tion under the rules of the Royal Life Saving Society of Great During the past two months Britain on Sunday evening. The 25,000 visitors have been recorded following Six candidates were re as having strolled, in Shanghai commended for the Proficiency parks, a number which, when com Certificate:-Ho Yun Kwong, Lpared with figures of previous years, Shiu Lun, Ewok Man Bi, Wong will show to what a large extent Ki Chau, Li Kwong Kwan, and the Chinese community are making Yeung Yuen Wah. Of these six, four were also recommended for the
use of the various parks of the city. Brouse Medallion, namely:-Yeung Yuen Wab, Wong Ki Chau, Li
We have examined this matter. solved in" a proper romantic face, how can I hope to rehabilitate Kwong Kwan, and Ho Yun Kwong 239,600 Chinese and foreign visitors,
of the making of the insects poison for killing and hurting people and find that it is prevalent not only in the one county of Mile, but that it has appeared often in other and far-away parts. As to the method of the practice of this magic art sometimes it is in a visible form (f.c., actual poisoning), sometimes in an invisible form (.c., magic), but when, after a searching in vestigation, it is possible to find that the injured has been really secretly poisoned and that there are indubitable, proofs against the ac- cused, then it will be necessary, to differentiate between the cases of poison that have been effective and those that have not, and sentence be passed according to the tempor ary Criminal Code from these clauses that deal with the crime of killing and wounding. Now, the law of the Criminal Code as to the crime of wounding or killing the person really does not ask how it was done, and, therefore, why should it be said that, as there is no special clause dealing with such,
the case cannot be attended to f
The Two Witches.
"Further, according to a judg ment already given in the eighth month of the twelfth year of the Republic, by a Higher Court of equal standing in Chingtunghsien, in the trial of Mr. Lin Liu and Mr. Huang Lin and others, who were charged with causing the death of Huang Heiso Sam and others by means of the reptils poison, the said two women suffer- ed the direct punishment of death As a result of the heaviest and most rigorous punishment in this case, the pernicious evil was stopped and peace came to the good people.
"Now, the assistant, magistrata of the Bamboo Garden (Chu Yuan) district, in the case brought before him of an act of sorcery, failed in using stern measures and in ap- prebending those accused, and, moreover, being remiss in his in- vestigation and in peasing judg- ment, he therefore failed in his duty of protecting the people and in carrying out the important aim
of the law. So we, besides order ing an investigation and dis- crimination according to the law
duty to issue a general order ex- magistrate forth- pecting the said magis to it and examing into the matter in each of
manner.
Beautifully Staged.
The whole picture is beautifulis staged, there is no scene which is not interesting. The throne room in the San Sebastiano palace is said to be the most magnificent ever built for the films, but it is even better than that because it is lovely and credible, and used as a back
`Judge's Summing Up. If you come to the conclusion that Don't hesitate to do your duty, the defendants have justified the libel it is your duty-your public duty to say that Mr. Bottomley was a blackmailer."
employ,
Easily the best pair were Yeung Yuen Wah and Wong Ki Chau, who attained a very high" standard of
excellence.
The examination was followed by a most enjoyable informal dinner, at which the twenty two recommend
In the Public Gardens alone dur- ing the month of July there were
while 87.000 are reported it Jess- field, and a total number visiting all parks for last month is given aa $20,000.
Those in a position to judge the Chinese visitors although new to situation state emphatically that
the whole idea of park regulations. are proving amenable to the res ed candidate, entertained their in-trictions obtaining about personal structor. Sergt. E. J. Tems, Mr. behaved for the most part but any conduct. Not only are they well- Stokes, and the examiner, Mr. F. breach of regulations if brought to their attention by the park autho the .C.AA., Mr. O, W. Luke, waly ignorance on the part of the rities has been seen to be principal- present and made a very "happy offender who receives the infor
mation politely that be is breaking short speech.
the rules. The authorities go a step further and point out that cases of offending foreigners frequently implied a noisy argument, which has not proved the case with Chi- nose visitors.
ground instead of as a sensation. This observation was made by K. M. Ewart. The Chairman of
The Prince is played by George Mr. Justice Horridge in kis sum- O'Brien who gave such a remark-ming-up in the libel action brought able performatice as the man 'iu by Mr. Horatio Bottomley against be an actor of unusual talent since lishers, and Mr. Henry James "Sunrise." He shows himself to Mesars. Hurst and Blackett, pub- his Prince, Michael bears no trace Houston, who was formerly in his at all of Buderman's tragic here. He is the handsome rather dreaany. Prince who makes love like a gen tleman and has a ready. natural falli is charming, and looks very smile. As the heroine Virginia ed it himself. lovely except in the scene in which you with great eloquence," he add-ments performed as they should be the injury caused to his feelings by ed, upon misery to himself and done.
Mr. Justice Horridge said Mr. Bottomley's case had not suffered from the fact that he had conduct-
Mr. Bottomley has addressed
for some reason she trizzes her hair. She does the famous Apache dance of death as it should be done, the libel. Those matters have got nothing whatever "to do with the with intense emotion and simplicity, question of liability in this case. and acts throughout with intellig- If you are satisfied that he is en- ence.
titled to a verdict they may have The American is played by J. a very considerali effect. on the Farrell MacDonald, who at times damages. Banish them from your has a curious resemblance to a mind when dealing with the ques well known local figure, and man- tion whether or not he is entitled ages to be very amusing in a quiet to, your verdict."
way.
You will enjoy "Paid to Love"
and quite possibly go to see id twice. It is well made, light and interesting as to plot, besides being very well acted by the two leading players.
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THE JUVENILE DANCERS.
RETURN ENGAGEMENT.
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A demonstration of Life Saving by men of the 12th Heavy Battery, .A., will be given at North Point for the benefit of the South China Athletic Association and Chinese Bathing Club Members next Sun- day, in order that the elaazes being. trained may see the various move-
SAIGON RICE MARKET.
WEAK TENDENCY: SMALL DEMAND.
Parks Cleaner.
Moreover, since admission
Chinese to the parks, the open SOLCes are considerably cleaner than hitherto, for the reason, prin- cipally, that more guards are em- rloyed to cope with the increased visitors, and because foreigners of the beach-comber class do not make as much use of the parks as hitherto and, therefore, create less litter. No cases of flagrant destruction of The Compagnie de Commerce & de Navigation Extrême-Orient in park foliage or properties have their report dated Saigon, August been reported during the period Daily Judge And Blackmail, 9th, state-Paddy market is easier der discussion.--.-C.
News, out supplies are very small. Stock- blackmail, Mr. Justice Horridge hold their stocks for higher prices Referring to the definition of holders in the interior continue to observed: If by threats money is sad rates, in consequence, extorted you may well think it is above equivalent of rice prices. blackmail.ee
are
ACTRESS'S £2,400.
FOR LOSS OF PART IN "SHOWBOAT.”
PARIS.
Show
Saigon. Japan quality Hong Kong $5.35 the play, but Mr. Ziegfeld was White Saigon rice No. 2 silted engaged for the principal part in per picul of 134 lbs., f.o.b. Saigon; compelled to postpone production en 5.90 per picub of 134 lbs. Lob. ter first before the Actors' Equity
2d. per "ewt. Lob. Saigon for a year. She brought the mat Saigon.
Association, who decided that she For August/September shipment. was entitled to two weeks' salary (800). Miss Hines followed this with an action for £10,000 salary British
The rice market is a shade The first instance which the de- fendants gave in their justification easier, owing to the demand being practically nil, Tendency is weak was that of a man called Beaton. but we expect, better prices in the | In John Bull Mr. Bottomley had
attacked Beston as "This Protean near future.
Regarding the brokens, prices Miss Elizabeth Hines, the Ameri- Rasen)." Mr. Bottomley had ad- mitted that he went to Birmingham have elightly advanced owing to can musical comedy actress, bas been awarded £2,400 damages The clever juvenile eccentric and that Beston was called to the some demand from Indian market.
The total amount of rice, export-against Mr. Florent Ziegfeld, the dancers, Miss Cherie Valentine and Queen's Hotel to have, an inter-ed from January 1st to July 31st, New York theatrical producer, for Miss Tomasita Birdwell, who so view. much pleased the Queen's audiences, the interview 1 Was it out of We quote to-day white. Saigon Boat."
Why had he called Beston to have 1017243,035.565 te against the loss of the part of Magnolia
in the musical comedy 1,017,022,806 tons in 1927. mix weeks ago, are to reappear at
philanthropic motives to discuAS the Queen's for a whole week com with him matters in connection round grain Hong Kong 35.65 board of arbitrators appointed by mencing Sunday next at the 9.23 with the complaints Mr. Bottom-
rice No. 1 25 per cent. brokens The decision was made by a
performances,
per pical of 134 lbs. Lob. Saigon; the United States Suprema Court, ley had received about him 1; These extremely talented young and action thereon, feelit our artistes, aged nineteen and sixteen Bottomley went there for the pur. Yen 6.30 per picul of 134 lbs. Lo.b. (Paris edition).
Mr. Houston had said that Mr. 98. 9d. per cwt Lob Saigon, according to the New York Herald respectively, have an enviable repose of "touching" Beston and
Miss Hines claimed that she was cord, having appeared in most of that there were 20 interviews Mr. the leading theatres of England. Bottomley said that he could only the said districts. If there are
America and the Continent. They recollect one single interview. bave also been accorded the special persons who manufacture the rep honour of appearing before HM. whether M, Houston or Mr. Bot- In dealing with the question of tile poison, he should without de lay, sternly apprehend and severe
the King of Spain. Among their tomley was to be believed the jury ly punish and judge them accord, other notable engagements are were entitled to consider the fact ing to law, without the least their appearance at the Motion that though Mr. Bottomley bad tolerance. He will neglect this at Picture exposition of 1925, and ascensed to be a convict in the his peril. This is urgent. Also leading members of the ballets in technical sense, he had been he must command the neighbour-The Merry Widow" and "The convicted of misappropriating business and a man of considerable United Press. hoods under his jurisdiction and Thief of Bagdad." From Manila, £160,000. He was also a man who position. The jury could only put fasue a proclamation that all with- where they have just completed a had been found guilty by threa their own construction upon the out exception, must observe and successful Beason of six weeks, judges of trying by threats to pre- transactions. If they thought the obey the instructions in this order comes the news that their appear- vent people from exercising their transaction was not a perfectly ance there was one of the outstand-proper rights and so interfering honest one it was their duty to put ing, theatrical events of the year, with the course of justice.
that construction on it
BUYS HOUSE MR. LLOYD and only, their other engagements The defendants case was that After an absence of an hour and
GEORGE ONCE LIVED IN. prevented them from extending Mr. Bottomley had been paid a half the jury intimated that their stay.
23,450 by Harrods, Lyons, and there was no chance of reaching an In addition to many new items.the International Correspondence "Sent to Huang Lien Bu on the the Hong Kong programme will Schools, all of whom had been
The Archbishop of Canterbury third day and truly exhibited for include one or two of the best abused in John Bull.
Mr Bottomley said he was pre- has expressed a desire to remain information."
pared to accept a majority verdict. in London on his retirement, and numbers presented here before, in-With regard to the Harrods mat-bat Mr. Justice Horridge pointed has the Daily Mail understands, What Is Reptile Polson?
cluding
The Black Bottom" etter, Sir Woodman Buthidge or Mr out that that was irregular with purchased No. 10, Cheyne-walk, Translator's Note on Reptile which, sixteen-year old Tomasita is Cheetham could have been sub-out first consulting the other side. Chelsen, S.W., the house occupied Poison. As many poisonous. In aingularly adept and "The Peacock pœnaed. If the transaction was a Mr. Comyns Carr, K.O for the by Mr. Lloyd George from 1923 to sects and reptiles, like toads, scor
Dance by Miss Valentine. Ad perfectly honest one, why were defendants, said he saw no purpose 1927.
When Mr. Lloyd George lived pions, worms, etc., as can be got, Yunce booking is now open, at the they not subpoenaedt If, on the in detaining the jury, who accord- are put together in a pot and left Queen's Theatre. There will be other hand, it was a transaction ingly were discharged on their there he had this notice on a yellow todestroy rich other until only no increase in prices which Bir Woodman would rather failure to agree. They were board put on the front dooz one remains. The survivor becomes The us ne performance forget he would naturally to re excripted from farther attendance Let no one-beare beyonde the reptile poison, endowed will follow the dancing turn each luctant to come to the court in the King's Bench Division for thresholde worder uttered hare" in: with various magic powers,
(Continued on next Column). 6 years.
friendlie" confidence.
and so on.
(signed) The District Magistrate, Ts'ai Esuch Yu. "The eight moon of the fourteen year of the Hopubile
night.
Bir Woodman was
agreement.
A mah of and 210,000 damages
PRIMATE'S FUTURE.