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FRIDAY, MAY 30. 1924.
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THE JUNE MEETING.
FIRST DAY'S HANDICAPS.
DEATH INQUIRIES.
A GĦASTLY AFFAIR, At the Kowloon Magistracy yesterday afternoon, Mr. E. W. Hamilton, Coroner, assisted by ni
Komedios, held an enquiry into the Chancy, A. Shoffer and d. 0. jury composed of Messrs. H. W.
A CLEVER BRUSE., Natha Singh a clerk and inter- pretor at the Hongkong Mugis.. tracy, appeared on remand before Mr. C. D. Melbourne yesterday afternoon on four charges of ub-the first day's racing at Happy Following are the linndicaps for taining money by false pretences Valley on Saturday, June 7: oleumstances of the death of Li and bribery.
Chostinn Handicap (A. Class DK, & Chinese who throw himself Four new charges, slightly diffurioags)-Spotted Sand ferent from the original ones, Rothesay (168). Edonhall (167)
(169) on a circular saw on the 30th April. were handed to the Magistrate by Magnificent Dahlia
The medical evidence showed; Inspector Pincott, the prosecuting House (160), Rivergrass (101) chest were severely injured, the (160), Full that the upper right arm and officer, the first two of these Sonster (154), Frinrsfield (159), spinal column being sovered. Dr. alleging that the necused on the Valiant Dahlia (152), Hartfeld Smalley wail that he recognised | 14th May dkl obtain 30 from (152), Strathfarrar (182) Pencastle the man as having been in the Mehanied Noor by pretending that (151), Sati faction Dahlin (161) Hongkong Asylum with suicidal the money was due to the Police Rialto Star (150), King Charlie mania; he was later transferred to Court as a result of the issue of (150), Syeee Bill (150). Starland the John Kerr Asylum in Canton. two KUNIMONKER for assault (149), Koh-I-Noor (140 Day of against Gulam Hassain and Hajee Surprise (148), Gaudie (146). *
A sawyer employed at the Wing: Eemail and that he did accept) Chesbain Handicap. (U. class, that on the 30th April, whilst he Fung Wo wood, merchants stated the bribe ax public servant. (tirlongs).-Louh Raunach (168), was swing, wood, decensed was Gulam Hussain is the complainant Mountain Hawk (167). Langrab suddenly seen to throw himself on In the other two summonses, (15), Roman Parrot (154), Haruna the saw, which was which were exactly similar in(154), Musketeer (154). Bandicoot The man was immediately throwa revolving. detall but were in respect of $3.50 (152) Arber Day (162), Eli (162), off again. Ile was groaning and and mentioned Mohamed Noor and Little Minch (151), Speargrass seemned to be almost dead. Witace Gulleria as parties in the sum-(151). White liono (101) Duku at once reported the occurrence to
(180). King Alfred (150), the office. Mr. G. K. Hall Brutton defend. Exchange Bill (160), Jungle fed the nceused:
Cock (140), Majestic Lad (140), witness sold that there was nothing Cross-examined by the Coropor Repulso Lad (140), Silverleaf round the saw to prevent propla The Circumstances,
(148). Fighting (148), Blue from approaching it. In answer to Outlining the cause, Inspector bottle (147), Limonito
(147) the jury, he said that be did not Pincott said that on the 14th May Jadestone (140), Unele George atop the saw immediately alter the Mohamed Noor called nt the 15, Golden Jubileo (14),nccident, as it did not occur.to him Police Court to apply for cross. Watthenu (144), Pet Mouse (118), to switch off the electric supply. summonses against Galam Is. Poter Pan (142), What To Do
Sub-Inspector McWalter said sain and Hajee Esmail, who, he(41), Cottongrass (140).
thut on the afternoon of the 30th
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Found that her husbaid was dend. He was insane formerly, but since! The returned from Canton on the 20th April he was quite all. right. He was a very quiet man. Ho hail
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understood, had applied for sum- Waterford Plate (A. class April a report was made to the monues for assault against him miles).-Spotted Sond (15), Mongkok Station that a man had two days before, the application Rothesay (167), tirey Dragon (152), been killed at No. 21 Pine Street. beinst made to the defendant in Dahlia (150, Valiant Dahlia (148), found deceased rolling about the Rialto Star, (10), Magnificent Witnesa went to the mill and the latter's office. The defendant Rivergrass (140), Starland (145), floor almost dead. He expired soon told Mohamed Noor that the sum-Satisfaction Dahlia (14). Day afterwards. (awnses would cost him $10. The
The place was f complainant said he could
(143), Yellow ordinary Chinese, shop with the not River (142), King Alfred (141) w fixed in a bench about six tent afford to pay that amount, where-) Waterford Plate (B. class, long just inside the door. apan ti defendant said he would miles),Nastaron II (150), Gaudle but the workmen were supposed Nobody take 35.. Agreeing to pay that (157). Pencastle (150); Prinrsfeld to go neur the saw. amount. The complainant took out (165), Mopok (184), Haruna (158).examined the instrument and found his wallet, extracted a $5 bill and Little Minch (152), Langsat (162),traces of flesh and bone. was in the act of replacing his Peninsula End (152), Mountain wallet while at the same
Deceased's wife stated that her time Hawk (162), Jungle Cock (160), husband went out about 6 u.m, on holding up the note in his other Bluebottle (150), Silverleaf (150), the 30th April and did not return. hand, when Sergeant Chevalier Repulse Ind (149), Watthenu (148), She inter learned of the necident. entered the room. The defendant Golden Jubilee (147), Cetiongrass She was taken to Tai Kok-tqui and then said to the complainant:] (144), Pet Mouse (142).
Don't pay me now: pay me later."; In due course the summonses were, taken to Major Willson, the Chief Clerk, and subsequently 1o. the Magistrale, Mr. R. E. Lindsell.] After both officials had signed the KOWLOON AND YAUMATIttempted to commit suicide once, papers, the defendant took the
Without heuring any further complainant- to a Chinese clerk's
Two armed robberies were report.
evidence. the jury returned office to arrange for a date forted to the Police yesterday, the yerdiet of suicide while insane;
thest having taken place ut 5
Constable Drowned. p.m. At Ynati, where four inen With regards to the Northern Inspector Pincott continued that entered one of the newly erected Chinese constable, who was drown- as the complainant and the defen-uses in Portland Street. While ed in the Shum Chinn River on the dant were about to leave the one held up the intantes with a 30th April, Dr. Stoally said that he clerk's office, the former-bedugget, the rest, tilled the house, Lexntained the body, which was gan to doubt whether any feet only sneveeded in getting way very decomposed, and was of the
with $50.
Jopinion that death was due to was payable in respect of thei summonses, and in order to allow robbery, two young men, dressed
The second case was a highway drowning. the defendant to go out first, he in the usual blue cotton collie attire
The verdiet w needingly purposely dropped his hat on the attacking and old man on floor. The defendant went downhillside above Chuk Yuen village, stairs alone. While picking up in the Kowloon City district. The his hut, the complainant whisperlist in this affair only amatunted to ed to the Chinese clerk and asked S. but the victim was wounded in him if it was necessary to pay attempting to save bis property. any money for the summonses.The men escaped over the hills.
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he was told to come back in the Jaffray and E. H. Carne and Mohamed Noor,, a clerk in the afternoon, when the three upplica- the American, Mr. Rex Ray employ of Cassum Ahmed and Co..tions would be taken before Major and Dr. H. G. Miller travel- Wellington Street, bore out the Willson. He originally applieding from Wuchow to Pinglo Inspector's outline in evidence for three summonses, but eventu abroad the American hospital ship AMERICAN BASEBALL, The defendant told him that thejally withdrew 'one because the Roanoke were captured by bandits money was for stamp fee. De-man whom, he summoned hudjat Talwan; ten miles from Phigh. scribing his rese, he said that hejapologised to him. Three forms The whole party was carried of LATEST LEAGUE RESULTS, became suspicious because he saw had already been drawn up when the hills. This is the party that the application forms for the he called in the afternoon. He mentioned as proceeding to Kwel-
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never which they were worded, and the the missionaries at that beleaguer results were na under heard that any fee was payable. defondant tore them up and filled od city with the approval of the Washington4 New York...
American League. Chinese clerk's office with him. Mr. Brutten: Before the appli having reached Wuchow that two Cleveland 6 Chiengo local Chinese authorities, reporte philadelphia... Boston He deliberately dropped his straw cations were filled up both of you missionaries were killed at Kwel-Detroit 4 St. Louis... hat on the floor to let the accused got a little heated and used in. The American vice-consul, Washington... New York go downstairs first. The latter strong words to each other? .
Mr. Chamberlain, has-been sent to Philadelphia.0 Boston again called to film from the Complainant: No.
Wuchow from Canton to try to Cleveland.. stairs, and he replied that he
6 Chicago: Mr. Brutton: I put it to you effect the release of captured men Detroit 0 86. Louis. wanted to pick up his hat. Ho that while asking the defendant to spoke to Sergt. Chevaller after welle out the application forms and see what can by done to help ****
National League. leaving the clerk's office as to you took out $5 from your pocket British and American legations Chicago
the missionaries at Kwellin. The Boston whether he could get a receipt and put it on the defendant's
have drawn the attention of the St. Louis for the money.
| table?--No.- On the 15th he again called at Mr. Brutton: Before he made Chineas Government to this latest St. Louis..
6 Brooklyn...... the Magistency and applied to the out the forms did you take-out outrage, requesting Immediate Now. York | defendant for a subpœna,... De- the $57--No,
steps towards release of the pri New York.
4 Brooklyn. 2 fendant refused to issue a sub-
Rontor's American, Service: |soners. Reuter.
·Did Natha Singh nak you what]
Foochow, May 29-Mr. Carroll porta. On leaving the oflice of way the $5 for?—No. the defendant, Sergt. Chevalier And did you Any "I am not tryat Shashien has received a letter THE MAGISTRATE'S VIEW. stopped and questioned him. Iluing to bribd you. It is for Court from Mr. Ray dated the 26th stat. It was urged in defence of a in qualed bottles, with full directions, rel and the Sergeant afterwards went fee," or something like that Nong that he le weak and hoping man charged at, Marylebone And he told you there was no that early relief will be forthcom police court with driving a motor, court fee necessary7-No he ing-Routers** said thore WABUN
to seo the Magistrate,, to whom
he lodged his complaint.
The Cross-Examination. Mr. Brutton: You are aquat“, relsome sort of gentleman?.
Complainant: No,
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Mr. Brutton: When did he say this?-Ho said thin dh' thỏ after- noon.
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Mr. Brutton: Can you explain,, I put it to you thht when you then, why it was that summonses saw Borgeant Chevalier you took had been taken out against you up the note and crumpled it up? Inspector stated in evidence at remarked. It Beams
man whom he charged with police for a year.
To prove his onse against a kooping out of the hands of the being an unregistered dentist, an Mr. Wilberforce (the
The other men quarrelled with me. No, The note, was all the time in
Cross-examined by Mr. Brutton, my, hand, pe Mohamed Noor said when he call After further
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