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LANDLORD WHO WANTED
TO CHANGE.
An application for the dis- charge of a distress warrant was hourd by Mr. Justice Wood yester day afternoon. The applicant was Mr. W. H. Kelly of 68 Nathan Road, who was represented by Mr. Luo D'Almude: The respondent was Lau Yick-cheuk of 6 Des Voeux Road, Central. The amount
WEDNESDAY, JULY 1926.
SWIM TO SAFETY.
COURT STORY OF FISH BOAT PIRACY.
ANOTHER SEIZURE.
VALUABLE HAUL OF DRUGS AND OPIUM.
The story of an attack by pirates Yat another large seizure of was described at the Central opium and druge pointing to a Magistracy yesterday, when three widespread organisation for run- Chinese were charged with pirat- ning contraband and working in ing a fishing vessel át a spot about such a way as to defy detection. ten miles from Tal 0, Lantau even by the ship's officers, was made yesterday on board the ... Island, on May 29. The haul was Kutaang, which arrived on Sunday FOR THAT DROWSY FEELING about $1,000,
from Amoy.
.twi
left Cheung Chow for a spot be- stretch of pannelling had been brighter you'll feel to-morrow tween Lantau and Macao. Tha tampered with and he ordered its morning. Pinkettes dispol con- fleet "oporated throughout the sea-removal standing by while the stipation, son, the boats. seldom going into operation was performed. It was then found that the space behind port. They disposed of their,
the panelling was filled with: catches to other boats which came packages and the presence of opium out to them, ready money usually was suspected. being paid for the cargo.
Pinkettes
illousness, sick headaches, elcar
the skin, purify the breath, act as gently as nature.
Of druggists, or post free, 60 cents the vial, from Dr. William's Medicine Co., 60 Kinngse Road, Shanghai.
Opening the case, Chief Detee-It was reported to Captain V. AFTER MEALS on the warrant was $707.70 of tive Inspector Murphy pointed out Me C. Llddoll that a screw in the so- common at this time of year |
panelling of the first class amok-try Pinkottes, the dainty little which $690 was claimed for rent that the horring fishing seasoning room was loose and needed re- bowel and liver regulators, tonight, Mr. A. E. Hall appeared for the started about Chinese New Year.pincing. An examination by the and see how much bettor and respondent.
At that time a fleet of fishing boats master proved that the entire Mr. D'Almada said Mr. Kelly was the principal tenant" of 38 Nathan Road and the distralnor the owner of the premises. Mr. Kelly went into the house in ques- tion in February or March of 1923 and in February of the following year sub-let the ground floor to Mr. R. Charles for exactly half. the rent of the total flat, $69."
Lau was the owner of five houses in the terrace and lived in one of them, himself, number 44 Nathan Road. In 1925 the owner wanted to change bouses with Mr. Kelly who replied to a letter that he was willing to change and go into number 44 ap long as there was no alteration of rent and so long as the house was renovated. The owner agreed to these conditions. Later he said ho wanted $140. Instead of $138 as it was a corner house. To this extra charge his client agreed, and he was to move on December 1shing boat, he jumped over board, 1026.
Another Suggestion.
But on November 30 the owner #arrested that as they would both have to move together that Mr.. Kelly should go into number but Mr. Kelly replied that he must hold the owner to the agreement they had come to,
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The Imports and Exports De- partment was communicated with, The boat which was eventually while a watch was kept on the pirated loft Cheung Chow and replace. Revenue Officers boarded mained fishing near Lap Sup Me! the ship in response to the call and There were seven persons on board, examining the packages, declared the contents to be prepared opluri. including three young people..
No less than 2,300 taels were taken out and in addition a parcel of cocaine weighing 26 pounds. This while being a fairly heavy oplam Heizure, is not the largest of the year, but it constitutes the best haul of drugs for the past 18 months,
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Women Pushed Overboard.
It was alleged that the first and second defendunts went alongside the fishing bout in another vessel. and the first defendant got o board and attacked the oldest mem- ver of the crew with some sharp instrument.
Further search was made. yes. terday without result; meanwhile | enquiries are being made, but no
A small boy on board went to see arrests have been effected. what was happening, but seeingCAN two strange men. including the
Before jumping he saw the two men attack the three women and saw them pashed overboard. When in the sea the women clung to the Fudder, but the men got hold of bamboos and prodded them until the women were forced to release their hold and they were not seen,
again.
SMUGGLED FRENCH CLOTHING.
SOCIETY WOMAN PAYS
* FINES.
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Although efforts had been made to keep the matter a secret, it is
learned that Mrs. John D. Wake-
Gold, Louisville, Ky., society Boy's Long Swim.
woman, returned home recently A month's notice had "been given to Mr. Charles, buit ke The pirates sailed away to after paying duty and fines of refused to accept it, claiming Rocky Island, and the boy swam, $1,550 on dresses she brought into protection of the Rents Ordinance. 1or four hoars against a strong cur- American from France while ne- Ruth Buckner, Eventually however, he left the lent and in a rough sea. He even-companying. promises on December 31 after tually arrived at Rocky Island, and daughter of the United States giving direct notice to the owner. after staying there two days he District Attorney.
Having given Mr. Charles was taken aboard another boat. that to notice Mr. Kelly offered rent for After transferring from the portion of the house he lived another, he thally reached Cheung in which Was refused. Every Chow, month he had paid into his (Mr. D'Almada's office half the rent of the total houso and the solic tors for the owner had been in formed each month that it was there for collection.
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He submitted that a new tenacy created in October, the specific date being October 30 when Kelly agreed to pay $140 a nionth for number 44.
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Mrs. Wakefield, a friend of Mr. Buckner's Kentucky relatives, was accompanied by her own daughte Margaret and Elizabeth, ers.. besides Miss Buckner,
At this stage Mr. Lindselt said Their baggage had been chalk- that, from the opening, the men ed "I. A.," a gymbol that it was should surely be charged with to be expedited in customs in- murder and piracy.
spection.
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was
died.
Inspector Murphy said he. thought the essential point to prove that someone had Nene of the bodies had been found.
Continuing, he said the second and third defendants were arrested William Henry Kelly was called in Macao. The other was arrested and gave evidence bearing out the at a new house in Yaumati. The opening. He said he was a senior door had to be forced before an en- writer in H. M. Naval Yard and trance could be gained. The map had been in the service of the had been living in the kitchen, and Navy for over 40 years. In reply the door leading into it had also to His Honour he said he did not to be forced, consider Charles as his tenant after October 31. When Charles left the place was locked up and. not used, the owner having the key.
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Both Defaulters.
Attacked With Chopper.
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The boy, who was apparently the sole survivor of the piracy, was called to give evidence, and he corroborated the statement made Inspector Murphy. He said the first defendant attacked the eldest member on board the fishing boat with a chopper and
He admitted he never had the consent of the owner to stay on as tenant of one floor only. He could not have turned Mr. Charles
on account of the Renl's. There were two other boats in Ordinance and could not for the vicinity at the time. They, that reason fulfil his part however, did not go to the assis of the contract which was tance of the vessel which was at to let the owner have the house tacked, but sailed away. Since the vacant on December 1. But he attack witness had not seen any pointed out that the owner had, as of those who were on board when a result of an interview with Mr. he jumped into the sea. Charles, told him he could stay on
This order technically came through the office of Philip Elting, Collector of the Port, but it is some subordinate said "that" so marked the baggage as a favour to "a friend of Mr. Buckner."
Mrs. Wakefield Inter insisted that she was not, herself, a friend of the Mr. Buckner but only of his daughter, that she had not been asked by the family to chaperon Miss Buckner home, but had only done for her what she would for her own daughters."
Thorough Inspection Made. Although the inspection of the" baggage was expeditious, it was also thorough, and the inspector found not only the goods on which Mrs. Wakefield admitted $300 value, but also dresses, wraps and lingeries which he appraised at '9671; 3
Mrs. Wakefield protested that these garments had been worn by her and her daughters while aboard and that they were not liable for duty, but this view was not uphold by Edward Barnes, aa- sistant solicitor for the Customs House when the case was brought before him.
Hd made Mrs. Wakefield pay the full value of the underclared.
The hearing an adjourned until goods, plus duty, and with a 50
in number 38. The owner did not Thursday." fulfil his part of the contract cither as he was still in occupa- tion of number 44 on December
1 and in fact still wis. He could not sub-let the portion previously occupied by Mr. Charles.
It was agreed by, both solicitors thut there was default by, both parties on December 1.,
Mr. Charles was called and snið
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per cent. fine. This totalled $1,550.
Miss Buckner had been at n finishing school near Cannes this scaaon, with, Mrs. Wakefield's daughters.
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Was Not Chaperon. Mr. Buckner denied that Mr. Wakefield was his daughter's off- cial or unofficial chaperon.
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TO SMOKE OR NOT SMOKE,
NO HARM TO ATHLETES.
of
colours," as we should call them,
states that he asked all the Antioch non-smokers why they did. not, smoke, 50 per cent, of them. guve no definite reason, but of U LOK LÅNE HOUSES
the others only two gave a reason in uny connected with athletics. FOR $10,500.
Is "smoking harmful? Wide Dr. Earp. In order to test an There was a very small atten. "She was chaperoned by Miss credence has been given in the opinion given by one student that he went to ace the owner about dance at the China Auction Rooms Maric Fontaine, the principal of United States to the outcome of the athletic group in American the matter and asked about going yesterday afternoon when Mr. the school she had been attending psychological tests on medical high schools tends to be the fast- into number 36. He was allowed V. M. R. do Sousa disposed of with Miss Wakefield," he explain- students, which have demonstrat-living and smoking group, investi- by the owner to stay on in the four houses situated in Uked, "and merely returned all in ed a lowering of mental efficiency gated the relative frequency o
Lane, Victoria.
the same party,
in a percentage of smokors vary-school and college "letters," or bottom floor of number 98. He
The Federal attorney said a reing from ten to twenty-five. considered that Lau was his land- The property In question cone: lord after November 30 because sisted of Section D of Inland Lot quest for the expedition of his A continuation of Dr. Rosslyn and found that ----
Of 177 smokers in 1926-1 Mr. Kelly's notice to him expired No. 683 together with the premises been made," but "certainly" none between smokers and non-smokers daughter's luggage "may have Earp's studies of the differences on that day,
thercon known as Nos. 1, 2. 3 add for Mrs. Wakefield's.
ut Antioch College, Ohio, says the His Honour said he did not wish 4 U Lok Lane, held for the term It was only three days previous "Lancet," again shows a superi- to hear Mr. Hall's evidence as he of 999 years from June 1861 at they that the Customs Service colority of scholarship achievement was against Mr.D'Almada and proportionate Crown "Rent: offected $19,000 in fines and duties among the non-smokers, although after hearing argument gave jus- of 2571 25 Square Feet, an area from Miss Grace E. Emory of intelligence the balance s
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Bradford, Palalightly in the other direction.
Shrewd inspectors had found, Dr. Carp, replying to a suggeriffy-six obtained "letters" at despite her assertion she had inb-tion that the greater success of school. thing to declare, me 89,500 in Hon-smokers might be explained Thu noi amokors, by this Pian jewelry hidden in her by the habit of many athletes of criterion, show no athletic superi clothing.
Inot smoking during training, ority.
ment for with
On the applic, son of Mr. Opening at $10,000, with bida of D'Almada, Mr. Hall offering no $500 acceptable, only one bid at objection, the warrant was stayed the latter figure was made and the further 14 days pending an sale concluded. in favour of Mr. appeal.
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Twenty-one have letters,
college
Seventy-four, obtained “let-
ters at school. A Of 176 non-smokers in 1925-
.colloga Twenty-one have "lettera,