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THE FORSAKEN WIFE
CHANGING TRAGEDY OF UNJUST WILLS,
COMMONS IN FAVOUR.
ROMANCE OF WILD
WEST.
DEATH OF OLD WOMAN. IN
MINNESOTA.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 1931.
Kajan Eng, one of the few aur- viving woman ploneers of the Wild West from the time of the Indian died recently in the little wars, town of Alexandria in Minnesota Miss Rathbone, the Independent 104 years old. She was born in Swedish who alta for the English Univer-1827 in the northern nities, and, by her own claim, "an province of Herjedalen and at her death was the oldest inhabitant of expert in domestic unhappiness,'
Minnesota .has succeeded in sending hor Bill altering the testamentary laws to
Commons.
The measure, which prevents either husband or wife disinherit- Ing other members of their family, received a second reading by 149 to 28 votes, though the Govern- mons were hostile.
THIS AFTERNOON'S
RACING.
THE SCHNEIDER TROPHY,
NINE INTERESTING EVENTS ITALY TAKING NO CHANCES.
ON THE CARD.
ere.
Rome, Feb. 16.
now in
MOTHER'S LIFE FOR SON.
TWO DEAD IN EARLY
FIRE MORNING
W.
The Eng family went over to the which were not very prominent at trophy from America in 1926, will i Montagu- WOB B
hundi.
nurse
The other
that she also may have lost her life in going to the son's rescue
Italy is determined to take no chances on the Schneider Trophy, (By "Ringtall.")
and in addition to the new young pliots being tried out at the spood HOUSEHOLD TRAPPED. Thore should be a big atten- training station on Lake Garda, dance at the Extra Ruce Meeting the "old guard" of Italian School-
London, Feb, 16. this afternoon. The course is a
The story of a monthor's vain herolam in going to the rescue of little on the dump side after the der dying aces are also heavy rain early this morning, but
first plan, of not running her sick non lles behind the death the sun should dry it up fairly unnecessary risks with the estab- of Mra. Roskill, wife of Mr. John Ifer death vividly recalls the stir well.
lished
high-speed aviators, and of Roskill, K.C., Judge of the Sulford tales of the Indian uprisings
To-day every race is a handicap
T'he was one of the two victims of a a Joint Committee of Lords and the American government at event, which means that there are giving newcomers a chance, has Hundred Court of Record, who
when tempted to confine the "redskins" likely to be some upsots, especially apparantly been abandoned,
1 as quite a number of those pening Present position is that De Bor-Are early on Saturday morning ati nardi, who frat wrested the Mr. Roskill's residence In to the Indian reservationa. United States about 5 years ago the annual Meeting have been recaptain the Italian team. like thousands of other hardy legated to the bottom of the
capper's
the type In which Dai Molls pioneer families. They settled in
chance against the plunged to death while executing trials over Lake Garda in an at- Ing cabin, cleared the ground and heavier-weighted candidates.
With exception of the "B" Class tempt to break Orlebar's record, a worked up a little farm. The In-
roving events and the suba' races, mont Savoy Marchetti, with tandem dians at that time were around in these parts and often of the felda will be on the small Isotta Fraschini engines.
The speeds achieved are being made life dangerous to the white side, owing to the elimination of estate if there are no children of settlera. The Enx family, how winners and ponies which are bo- jealously kept secret, but it is Middlesex Hospital, where he lies
atrunuous rumoured that 873 m.p.. has beeu the marriage, and a third if there ever, always were kind and hosing rested after their ve daya engagements.
already achieved. Subject to con- Baekers will, of course. ie a "family;" and the children, pitable to their red brethren.
have firmation as the testing proceeds, Soon after their arrival a couple have also to be provided for.
of Indian squawa with their child. Jearned by now that the new bar De Bernardi'a fellow-pllota in the house when the fire broke out-Mr. |
in racing Italian team will be Ferrarin, who Miss Rathbone, whose authority ren entered the tiny cabin and by rier plays n big part on domestic discord was won in signa gave to understand that they these days, and ponies which have took part in the 1920 Schneider war-time Liverpool while investi- wanted some milk. The poor white bad habits at the starting post race, and Donati, whose achieve grating the reasons for which sold-mily had only one cow, but Mra. should be noted especially when ments so far have been in altitude iers stopped their wives allow ng gave the wonten half of all the fields are big, for it is a cer- flying.
Later on In-tainty that if they do not get ancos, had prepared her recom- dians often came and asked for away with the rest of the field, mendation of the BIII with thor bread. The housewife showed their chances will be spoilt from oughnean. The freedom of the
them her entire supply of bread and the start. tentator, she asserted, is a com-
gave them one half of what she paratively new idea in English
possessed. The Indians showed Common Law, and this liberty had gratitude by presenting the family resulted in more injustice than ia with deer flesh when their hunting usually supposeti.
luck had been good.
ment's lawyers among the Com. the wilde of Minnesota in a little them ast, which should give 10 will By a modified machine named Ming Weir, and it is thought
Speaking broadly, the principle of the Bill is that the surviving spouse shall inherit half of the
Widows Claims,
the milk she had.
A couple of years after the set- In Scotland and on the Contining of the Eag family an Indian
uprising broke
out.
All other ent, women and children are as-white families fled teror-stricken to Higned a definfle portion of on the neighbouring little towns, but elate. In the Dominions, a widow the Engs remained, partly because and her children may appeal to they had no horse and partly be the Courts if left destitute. Her, cause they did not want to abandon proposals, contended Miss Rath-their little property. One day six bone, beltered both systems, being Indians in full war array came into asked for milk. subject to more exceptions and the cabin and limitations than Scottish practice, They got it and on departing stuck into the outside while yet bestowing rights more white feather
rake
the wall of the cabin, indicating to the definite than
family that as long as it remained Dominicas,
there they would be enfe from attack. Several groups of Indians on the war-path later passed the cabin but all respected the sign of protection
their
comrades.
in
was just
of
Captain Bourne thorough in moving the ejection, Few men, he observed, maliciously refuse to take thought for wife or children, and leave all their money There is no doubt that the kindness to benefit stray cats. In intestacy, of the Eng family saved them from the law already looked after the, the ravages, to which most other survivors; some wives were provid-white settlers were exposed.
con-
first
ed for in their husband's lifetime; Recent historic researches and what of the spouse with ample cerning the settling of the
Swedish independent means?
colonists on the Delaware Another good point was suggest-have ro-vealed interesting facts ed by Mr. Lewellyn Jones, a solici-and documents showing that the tor who has practised for forty Swedes were always on good terms with the Indians. The Swedish years without striking. any of Miss immigrants bought their land from Rathbone's specified hardships.
never took any- the aborigines and If a widow marries again, he said, thing by force of arms. Regular the first husband's estate may sales contracts still exist, signed by
| Indian chiefs, with
to his successor, while the children
of the first marriage stand mutter-Sweden ing the cold.
Mr. Lovat Fraser was one of the few barristers who liked the Bill: and while declaring that he want- ed to put the type of Victorian father
threatened who
diein- heritance in his place, a woman in the public gallery screamed and fainted like any Victorian wife, and had to be taken out of her place.
No Cue from Government. The Solicitor-Genera! shook hands with the Bill in a limp, un- enthusiastic way. It might erente, he argued, more injustice than it removed; legislation to cause more ill-feeling and litigation could scarcely be contemplated, and small estates would probably be eaten up by legal costs. Be- yond saying that Misa Rathbone's plans needed the utmost consi- sideration, he gave the House no
The monauro soon after was sent to the Joint Committee, where It will most likely stay.
cue.
FAMILY OF SIX IN A PIG STY.
GETTING £3 4/- A WEEK.
A story of a family of six who lived in a pig sty, although tho husband was the owner of two houses, for each of which he drew 158. a week rent, was told at Dur- ham when Robert Milner (48), Langley Moor, was sentenced to a month's imprisonment for neglect- ing his four children. Mrs. Milner was bound over.
It was stated that Mr. and Mrs. Minor and their four children had previously lived in a house which was condemned and demolished, and they were found living in the piz aty, in the corner of which was R young plg. Rain came through the. (roof. The children were poorly
and
were removed to the Poor Law institution.
In addition to the 808. a week rent which he drew Milner also re- ceived 84a. a week unemployment benefit
An inspector of the National Bociety for the Prevention of -Cruelty to Children said the drink-
ing utensils were ting and jars,
the whom afterwards maintained and mutually cordial friendship profitable trading relations.
SHARE PRICES.
TO-DAY'S QUOTATIONS.
The following is the list of local | share quotations issued to-day:
Banke.
Hongkong Bank, $2030 a. Chartered Bank £17 n. Mercantile A. and B., £361⁄2 n. East Asin $116% b. Insurances,
Canton Ins., $1330 b.
Union Ins., $620 b.
North China Ins., Tls. 160 b. China Underwritèrs, $3.65 b. Yaugtare Ins.. $50 n. China Fires, $535 n.
H. K. Fire Ins., $1820 b.
Shipping. Douglas, $25 a.
་
II. K. Steamboats, $26.50 s. Indo-Chinus, chěř) $30 n. Unton Waterboats, $961⁄2 m.
Mining.
Benguets, $101⁄4 ¤ Kallans, 86/- E. S'hal Explorations, Tis. 6/1⁄2 n. Raubs 404 n
Blocks, etc.
Kowloon Wharves, 9172 6. Whampoa Docks, $3011⁄2 b. South China Motors $10 n. China Providente, $5.85 m. (old). Honghews, Tis. 274 b. New Engineers, Tis. 5% sa. Shanghai Docks, Tia. 110 b. Coftank. Ewo Cotton Tle. 14.65 b. S'hai Cotton Tls, 99 b.
Lands, Hotels, etc.
H. and H. Hotels, $12.90 b. H. K. Land $85 b. Shat Land Tl 412 n. Humphreys, $10.80 sa. Realtios, 89.80 b..
Public tiles. Tramways, $17.76 na. Peak Trams, (old) $141⁄4, b. Star Ferries, $88 75 n China Lights, (old) $25.20 n. H. K. Electrics, $80% sa. Telephones, $40 h
China Buses, Tis, 18% . Singapore Tractions, 6/6 &.
Industrinin,
China Sopata, 80 cts. n. Malabons $88 n. Canton Teen, 83.80 6. Caments (Comb.) $16.70 sa. Ropes, #14 a..
My selections are as follows:
First Race,
St. Cyr. Fl-Fa. Acacia Leaf.
Second
Crown Prince. Imperial Hall. Lobster Bay.
Race.
Third Race.
Paul Pry. Nippy Little Beaver.
Four Race.
Orlando. firey Dawn. Mongolian Stag
Fifth Race.
The Raindrop. Queen Regent. Pupilsl48.
Sixth Race.
Tomb Thumb. Scrappit. Peter Davey.
Seventh Rae.
Britannic Hall. Wise Star, Mindoro.
Eighth Race.
Mike. Christmas Chimes, Fair Sport.
Ninth Race, Wisdom Stag. JBL. Vasylock.....
MAN WITH THE LUMINOUS FACE.
MATCH-BOX HISTORY.
How the vivid impression made on the mind of a child by a victim
ly.
Speaking at the dinner of the Women Public Health Officers' As
Bociation in London, Sl
Ernest
In addition to the two people who are dead, five people were injured, including Mr. Ashton Roskill, one of the sons, who jumped from a window. He in detained at the
the
in a serious condition.
Ten People in the House. There were ten people in and Mrs. Roskill, three of their four sons, a nurse, the cook, and three maidservants.
The domestic acaif were naleep on the top floor, and the family with
exception of Mr. Ashton Roskill, were on the floor below. was here that the fire originated shortly before 6 am.
Donati's name is a surprise on try among the final candidates. In 1927 he won the world's height re- cord for Italy, and he is well-It known as a most daring pilot. In the round Haly touring raco last year be was benten by Miss the Boctious Spooner on one of after a thrilling wing to wing
race.
Donat is the chief test pilot of the Fint Aviation Works and he will dy a CR 20 Flat type of ma- chine. General Crocco's reported radial eighteen cylinder machino has evidently been abandoned us unpractical.
As reserve pilot the nama of Gunzzetti, is mentioned. Desple this concentration of the old flyers nt Lake Garda, and despite their keen co-operation, the question of their confirmation na Italy's toum remains open until the return of General Ballo from South America. He is due this coming week, when training will enter upon its decisive phase.
COLLEGE GIRLS TOO SAFE.
(Continued from Page 8:)
By the time the alarm was raised, the staircase had collapsed, and the e already had a firm hold on the building. Locape by way of the staircase was impossible.
Mr. Ashton Roskill, who jumped from one of the windows, missed the Aremen's sheet, and received
erious injuries.
One of the rat things the fire- men saw on arriving was the figure of Mr. John Roskill at one of the] bed-room windows.
Mr. Roskill was pointing to an- other window, and the Bremen at once ran up a fire escape to the one he indicated. Inside the room they found Mr. Oliver Roskill, who was lying seriously fil with pneu-i monin, and he was the first to be
emoved to safety.
Mrs. Roskill was brought from the house in an unconscious cond!- tion, and died in the ambulance while being taken to hospital.
Mins Weir, Wie qurze, was already dead when the Bremen entered the house,
her body being badly charred.
Mr. John Roskill was slightly in- ared, as were three of the firemen. The injured firemen were taken
to hospital, but were not detained.
One of Mr. Boskill's sons, who at Oxford, was immediately sum
meet men with whom 1 can ex- can't remember change ideas. I when I last apoke to one except on formal business,"
"But you are in constant contact moned by telephone, and came to with youth. Think of the ageingLondon by motor-car. He stated
a woman to a Press representativo: gentlemen with whom
1 politician has to spend 15 hours of Herstand that my mother lost her life in an attempt to save my every working day!"
"Youth, brother, who was lying with pneumonia, in a room adjoining that of my parents."
un-
My friend rose to go. yes, but immaturity. One longa for contacts with equals to stretch one's wits. Even your stald and
She could apparently have been solemn politicians would be unsily saved had she not tried to stimulating contrast in our clolater reach the bed-side of her son, ed lives. I know I'm becoming was overcome by smoke and flames thwarted and spinsterish and my
and was badly burned by the time pupils despise me secretly for it, the firemen reached her. And what have I too look forward to?"
might have answered, "A pen- sion and a secure old age," but I didn't. She had too much security. She was being cheated of life, of adventure, of the stimulation of risk and of being up against real things.
i could not sympathise because
automatic solution of every
Maidservant's Story.
She
"I was sleeping in a room on the top floor with Katherine Brown. the another maid, and Mary. parlourmaid," stated Doris Gor- man, one of the maidservants. "Mrs. Menes, the cook, and Mr. Ashton Roskill were sleeping in other rooms on the same floor.
"The first thing we heard was When Mr. Ashton Roskill rushed in shouting 'Fire Fire! He went
and warned them. along to the other malde'
rooms
"There was smoke in our room.
of phosphorous poisoning led to the she had not found some suitable banning of phosphorus matches equivalent of her drunken collier. from England was told by Sir No one can pretend to the modern Ernest Graham Little, B.P., recent intelligent woman that marriage fa
the paychological trouble. Nor will I pity a healthy young woman of only and, without waiting to put on 85 because she finds life empty. even a coat, we rushed into the corridor, where the heat Was so anid one of his most intimate What I do blame is the type of terrible that wo were driven back. friends was a great match manu: Inliiative and makes ber afraid of
education that has sapped her Ye wore trapped, and 1 thought: facturer, the third generation of any new move that would take her the heat was getting more intense was going mad. Every moment out of her pensionable and the smoke thicker. The cook ind Mary, the parlourmald, joined More women than aver before are
is in our room, and we all hung our: securing a college education. The heads out of the window, gasping universities are overwhelmed with th students of both sexes. becoming mere continuation schools. are ceasing to be universities and The young man who leaves the phosphorescent and showed up as university may get his real educa
hia firm.
"He told me that years ago, when an inch he was a small boy, his father, who groove. was the head of the firm at that time, took him into a dark room where a man who suffered from necrosis of nearly the whole of the bones of the face from phosphorus was sitting.
"The man's head and face were
aluminous patch in the darkened room.
he
And they
tion in the stiff tussle with life, but for the girl everyone la con- "My friend never forgot the in-cerned only with safety. cident. When he in turn became
It is hoped she will soon marry, head of his firm he resolved that If not, a safe post, a pension, well-
would stop
defined tramlines must be provided. manufacturing matches which involved the use of beloved old professor when I in- I remember the horror of my naked phosphorus."
He set himself to work to per- suffrage instead of taking a nice sisted on dashing off to work for suada his competitors and obtained their co-operation and eventually safe teaching job with the inevit phosphorus matches were excluded
abla. pension. from the English market.
Venz: Goldfields $3.60 b.
Stores, etc. Dairy Farms, $20. Watson, $18.95 m. Der A. Wins $1. Lane Crawfords, $4 b. Mackintosh, $20 n. Sinceros. $13% 1.
Miscellaneous. Amusements, $21 n. Constructions, $5,40 k.
B'que Ind: G. Bonds, $68% h
The Suffragists were hungry for life and for freedom. They fought to open the great storehouses of learning to women, that they might make a big thing of life. Has that vision become blurred, all it menus is the right to a bed-sitting room and a pensioned old age?
It is not good enough, There is something wrong whon thousands of women spend the best years of life discontended. lonely and thwarted. We shall need to plan a very different education for idtla.
"Within a few seconds the fire Mary climbed out, then the cook, escape had been run up. First then Katherine Brown, my room- mate, and then myself.
"We, had not time to get any: clothes and when we reached the street wo were taken into a house opposite.
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