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THE „HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. SATURDAY, VEMBER
SERIAL STORY
The Clue Of The Forgotten Murder:
By CARLETON KENDRAKE
"You know," Mrs. Cathay said, “husbands would very frequently make fools of themselves were it not
for the restraining hand of a wife."
BEDIN HERE TO-DAY
The
CHARLES MORDEN, reporter, for Blade" telephones the newspaper a report of the death of EDWARD SHILLINGBY, private detective. believed to have been killed by "CINCINNATI RED" LAMPSON, Zanenter,
The same night an imposter, pretending to be FRANK D. CATILAY of Riverview, wealthy and prominent, is brouzbi to pull hd quarters on suspicion of driving while ins toalented. With him in a gửi who says she MMARY Hiligas, kitchɔliker. Both are released.
Mordens telephones the facts to his Teka- paper. Next day the rea) Cathay calls on
DICK KENNEY, y tor of The Blade, Cathay claims his reputation has been injured,
and demanda damawa and a entrmello.
DAN BLEEKEN, junior publisher of The Blade, hear the story trom Kanney And
·Mordan. Bleeker, anys, "There's something fishy hot this," and sende Morden to Rivers stew to fearn all be eas about Cathing.
CHAPTER IV
"Yes, sir," said Morden. "Can you do it?” "Yes, sir."
"Get started, then."
Ethel West, Don Blocker's secretary, was long-legged and languid. Her face held an expression of perpetual Weariness which socmed due not so much to a disapproval of her enviren- ment as to the people who filled it,
She surveyed the woman before her with glossy eyes that stared in ex- presstoniass Appraisal from behind apectacles,
Blocker surveyed the woman with deld eyes.
"I'm a bachelor, myself," he said. She gave a low nervous laugh. "And," went on Bleeker, "you can cut out the preliminaries and got down to business."
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"My husband," she said, “is a man of very strong will."
She paused
sald and Blcoker nothing.
"At times he's quite impulsive. That is, in his rages, you know. Ho reaches some decision on the mur of CONSIGNEES' NOTICE. the moment when he's real mad about something and than he's too proud SERVICES CONTRACTUELS DES
back up." and obstinate
She seemed to snuggle into the fur cost with quick squirming motion. Her head, tilted to one side, rested against the high fur collar. Her eyes, as well as her lips, smiled! intimately at Dan Bleeker.
To Be Continued.) Mrs. Cathay makes an unusual re-
"Your name," she said, "Is Airs. Frank B. Cathay. You're from River view and you wish to see Mr. Blocker but won't explain the nature of your business. Is that right?"
The wontan was expensively gown Dan Blecker Junior partner and and well kept; her manner regal, Her face was nestled publisher of The Blade, turned to against the collar of a fur coat, a
get worried. Morden, his police reporter. "collar which had been carefully putting someone else at your desk down at headquarters," he said, "You selected to set off the delicate oval quest in the next instalment, get busy and chase down every lead of the face, when the face was held ngatust the collar nt, just such an you can get on Frank B. Cathay. Dig into Cathay's fo with a spade, angle. and dig deep. There'll be plenty there that he won't want to have brought out there always is. The trouble with men of his type is that they pose as being altogether too perfect. They put up a front that en't human. When you get back of
"Yes," she said. “Will you be so kond on to tell him that I am here?"
Ethel West moved with slow dell beration.
"You'll have to wait," she said. will you be seated?"
Mrs. Cathay bit at her under p.) Then her face once more relaxed into
CINEMA NEWS
NOTES FROM THE THEATRES
"The House of Rothschild", George
MESSAGERIES MARITIMES,
The Steamship,
"D'ÀRTAGNAN”
Arrived Hongkong on Sunday.
the 4th November, 1034, From MARSEILLES &c.
CONSIGNEES' NOTICE.
HOLLAND-00ST AZIE LIJN. (Holland-East Asia Line)
From ANTWERP, BREMEN, ROT-" TERDAM AMSTERDAM, HAM- BURG, GENOA, and other ports.
Consignees of Cargo by the above The Steamship, named steamer ure hereby informed
-“ZUIDERKERK” “ that their goods with the exception of having arrived from the above ports,
at
Opium, Treasure and Valuables are heing landed and placed at their risk, consignees of cargo by her are noth in the Godowns of the Ilongkong fed that all goods are being landed
thelr risk into tho. hezardou and/or extra-hazardous godowns of Holt's Wharf, whence and/or from the wharven delivery may be obtained.
that front you find a lot of stuff that perfect repose... she said in a voice) Arlian' first vehicls under his new be recognized
nobody knows about. You get buny and find out."
Thank you,"
not
Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co, Ltd.j dellvery can be Kowloon, whence obtained as the goods are innled→→
Goods not cleared within 7 days
Goods not cleared by the 18th including date of arrival, will be sub-
November 1984, 4. p.m. will be min ject to rent.
All claims must be sent to the oct to rent. (Owing to B.. "Zuider- undersigned before Wednesday, 14th kerk" having fire on board near Suez on or about the 12th October 1934, a or they will November, 1934.
General Average has been declared; Damaged Packages must be left in Consequently a deposit of 16% on that was neither cordial nor grateful. starring contract with 20th Century "Yes, sir," said Morden,
Pictures, showing to-day at the King's the Godown for examination by the the market value has to be paid be Ethel West strode into
taken). "But don't spring any of it," said She remained standing.
Dan Theatre, was considered so important consignees, and the Company's Sur-fore delivery of the cargo can be Berker. "You button it up under Blecker's private office.
by producers Joseph M. Schenck and veyor Mesara:-Goddard and Douglas All broken, chafed and damaged
on Friday, the 8th your hat and see that you keep your
"Mr. Catbay in out there," she Daryl F. Zanuck that all other pro- at 10.00 a.m. mouth shut. You get the fuformat
Raid,
duction activilles at the studio were November, 1934. Consignees must packages are to tion. As you get R, you bring it to
Bleeker looked up at her with a held up during its filming. This is have a Revenue Officer in attendance down where they will be examined me. You'd better make daily re-wift frown.
the first time in the Hollywood history when damaged dutiable goods aro
examined by the Co.'s Surveyors. "Alone"
that such a tribute has been paid to ú
ports."
"Suppure they get wise to nia?" Morden naked.
"How do you meau?" Bleeker countered.
"Suppose," Morden said, "they find
"Yes,"
"What does she wunt 7"
"What does she look like?”
"She won't tell me."
picture by a major producing com- No claims will be admitted after pany. The film, which traces the rise the goods have left the Godowns.
No Fire Insurance will be effected of the famous European banking family from obscurity in Frankfort, by us in any case whatever.
R. OHL, inter- "She's about 30. She has lots of Germany, to the position of out that I'm making the investiga-money and she's spent a lot of it on national prominence had gained at tion! They are almost certain to her appearance. She's got one of the end of the Napoleonic ware,
Hongkong, 4th November, 1931. you know, when I start prowling those schoolgirl complexions. She presents Mr. Arliss in two roles, first around in Riverview and
*
"No, she's got a perfect figure and the cont displays it to advantage."
"Show her in," said Blecker. Ethel West moved unhurriedly to the door which opened into the outer oflice.
"You may come in, Mrs. Cathay,"
she sail.
arched smile,
view of Dan
Wentley.
Agent.
left in the go
at Holt' Wharf. (Consignees
are requested to apply for a Revenue Oficer in attendance when damaged dutiable cargo are being examined) Claims against the steamer mus
to presented in writing within tax days after arrival of steamer, `other wise they will not be recognized,
No Fire Insurance will be affected by the undersigned in any
caso
what Bill of Lading will be counter JAVA-CHINA-JAPAN LIJN
ever,
Agents.
From LEITH, MIDDLESBRO', ANTWERP., LONDON and STRAITS.
horel
Blecker's words popped out with hardly ever moves her facial muscles. as Mayer Amschel Rothschild, the
Her eyes are nervous. She's trying father of the five, brothers who made wriler, director and producer. They signed by the explosive force of re-crackers.
Lo make a good impression. She's the family's name celebrated, and
are cast in the kind of roles which "Don't give a damn!" he snapped, wearing a fur coat with a big collar; later ax Nathan Rothschild, the enchas made Zamous Joan as "Let 'em find out. What do we care?
she looks better in it when she's stand brother who founded the English vivid young lady of Manhattan and Tell 'em what you're there for if they ing up. She started to sit down and branch of the family. Featured in Cluck as a young Americn rancher. THE HEN LINE STEAMERS, LTI ask questions. Remember, young man, that this newspaper is back of then changed her mind. She thinks support of Arliss are Boris Karloff, With Otto Kruger as the "other man",
the perhaps you might come out to coas wicked Baron Ledrants, a rich gentlemanly, middle-aged New you. Frank B. Cathey may be bigger her, instead of letting her conte in Loretta Young who plays Nathan's Yorker, also in love with Joan, the than you are but, by God, the newn-
on dramatic power. paper is bigger than he is! He to see you. Sho's standing up no shef daughter, Jukie and Robert Young as story takes
Fitzroy, her fiance and aide to the Following the new trend of fast- "Fat?" asked Bleeker, started a fight. All right, he's going can make a good impression."
Duke of Wellington. Others in the moving locale, the background of the to get a fight. Tell him sol Stand
impressive cast, which includes more action is as swift changing as the The Steamship.
"BENVENUE" up and look him in the eyes and tvil
than sevenly speaking parts, pire 0.
Beginning with a drama itself.
Conslences of Cargo are him that.
Aubrey Smith, Helen Westley, Arthur motorboat in New York bay, the locale Byron, Florence Arliss, Murray Kinwiftly shifts to Manhattan, then to a informed that all Goods are bel "Whatever you do, don't be sneaky
well, Iteginald Owen, Alan Mowbray,urious liner at sea, then to Buenosanded at their risk into the hazardo Don't get to skulking around corners,
Gilbert Emery and Georges Renavent. Aires, South America, and from and/or extra hazardous Godowe listening at key holes, peering
Alfred Werker directed the picture for great ranch there back to New York, The Hongkong and Kowloon Whe through windows. Bust right in.
United. Artista, relcaso, assisted by and thus to a smart mountain resort and Godown Co., Ltd, whence and/ You've got a job-it's a legitimate
Maude T. Howell, from a screen play in the North.. The story concerns from the wharves delivery may Job, Frank B. Cathay is going to claim that his reputation is worth
No claims will be admitted af Mrs. Cathay entered the office with writton by Nunally Johnson and
A man's heart to savo another to something and that we've damaged short, quick steps. From the moment based on a play by George Herbert beautiful girl who deliberately breaks obtained.
whom she is indebted from suffering: the Goods have left the Godow con-and all Goods remaining undeliver it. All right, the question of what she reached a point from which tho
"Fugitive Lovers"
Then she bravely faces the that reputation is worth is a fact to could command a
"Fugitive Lovers" the new Metro-quences, with the surprise ending after the 16th November, 1934, bo determined. It depends on a lot Blecker's desk her eyes ware wide,
All claims against the steamer m of things. You're going to find out showing to advantage the long lashes. Goldwyn-Mayer melodrama coming to happy one for all three. Clarence be subject to rent.
aca director, who those things. Don't be ashamed of Her head was bold slightly to one the Oriental Theatre on Sunday, Hon. Brown, M.G-M's
of bo presented to the Undersigned megaphono behind the what you're doing. Don't let anyone side against the big collar of the cont. day and Tuesday brings an entirely was get you on the defensive. Do you Her lips were curved in a perfectly new kind of picture to the screen "Chained" also directed Joan is her or before the 20th November 19
Practically all the action of the excit last picture, "Badia McKee". Armod or they will not be recognized.
To comply with the General Bon understand 7"
"Mr. Bleeker!" who exclaimed. "It ng story takes place on great Grey with a powerful story and a remark . Morden nodded,
"You're engaged in a fight." Dan was so nice of you to see me and hound bus bound west from New York able cast, he has, woven "Chained" Warehouse Regulations consign Blocker said, and there's a dignity so nice of you to co nie so promptly. City to Hollywood. As the scenes into a brilliant photoplay of humour must have a Revenge Officer nre authentic, the bus with Madge and drama. Stuart Erwin pays the attendance when damaged dail about a fighter, as long as he stands I know what a busy man you are,”
All broken, chafed, and dami Dan Blesker didn't got up. Ethel Evans, Ted Healy and his stoogen", part of Gablo's friend, whose wise goods are examined. * on his two fast and fights. Remember thle about The Blade, young man. West pulled the door shut behind her Nat Pendleton, C. Henry Gordon, observations add flavour to the rapid- It doesn't anoop-it fights. You're as she returned to the outer office. Ruth Selwyn and dozens of other spaced story. Una O'Connor and Goods are to be left in the Godo going into Riverview as the repre- The door gave forth a sound which characters aboard, speeds past s poni. Marjorie Gateson are equally well where they will be examined on sentative of The Bindo. You're going indicated that there had been sons tentiary on its first night out, Porter, cast as Joan's companion and Kruger's 14th November, 1934, at 10 am to be fighting one of the most power unnecessary emphasis in connection Montgomery, in the role of Porter, wife zospectively. Also featured are Mosers. Goddard and Douglas." stages a daring prison break. As the Paul Porcasi, Aking Tamirol and No Fird Insurance has been ere 'Bills of Lading will be ecur ful man in the city. You'll find all with its closing.
"Sit down, Mrs. Cathay," said Dan rifle and machine gun shots halt the Ralph Bushman. John Lee Haigned by the home guard arrayot against you.
bus, Montgomery, managve elimb well known' scenarist, adapted- Bott! They'll try to frame you. They'll do Blecker.
"I wanted to see you about aboard, up to the luggage rack, where wyn's story to the screen. George GIBB, LINVINGSTON & CO., everything they can to make things
he hides shifts into civilian blothes, Folsey, aco, cameraman, was respon disagreeable for you. Stand up and husband," Mrs. Cathay said.
"Yes, of course.”
and later enters the bus as ible for the photography Hunt Hongkong, 7th Novem take it right on the chin, and don't
passenger. While the man-hunt for Stromberg was the producer. let them stampede you er make you
"No, but I naturally assumed that: Porter is on, the daring escaped con- even: hesitate. If you get a chance, you tell them that The Blade is in was what you wanted to see me about vict folis in love with Letty. Then this thing to the finish; that if they when my secretary said you were in "Lega", played by Nat Pendleton, dis covera Porter's identity and conspires frame something on you and get you the affleo. out of Riverview, there'll be another She squirmed about in the chair, to aid in his capture. The pollen settling herself with a slight gesture swoops on with quickening tempo and man to take your place.
"And as far as Frank B. Cathay of the shoulders, a. qulok twist of a smashing climax to a tremendous is concerned, don't make any bones her head. Her eyes, a deep barel, finish. about it. Attend meetings of his were smiling now. Her voice held a luncheon club. Mingie around in the low note, suggestive of Intimacy. elty. Smilo at him. Bo cordial to him. But never forget the one fact that you're there to blast his reputa tion wide open. Do you understand 7"
"Oh, did you know I was coming
...
my
Aunt Bally
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"Aunt Sally" which has its final Dance. Pretty chorines put ov showing to-day at the Queen's, is a number of tunaful: melodies fal and Cicely Courtneldge comedy, with made familiar to the pubile the (and “gu song, music, and dance played against the medium of radio
spectacular modernistic night club phone. Directed by Tim Whelt setting. The story is a fitting vehicle picture has a number of supe for the brilliant versatility of Cicely players Including Sam Hards Courtneidge as embryo artiste try-Clare, Billy Milton and H In "Chained", to-morrow's tracing to break into fame as a cabaret husbands would very frequently make Crawford and Clat Gablo are cos stors, escapes, and findabes by knock making ink to be found fools of themselves, were it not for starred in story especially written in out * dangerous gangster during Bally wild comedy and on co for them by Edgar Selwyn, noted the performance of a "Cod's Apache in a spicy whole that all will the restraining hand of a wife.
"Chained"
"You know, Mr. Bleeker", she said, tan at the Quren'1""" "Theatre, Joan artistes. She is abducted by eknie Evoreltuina doyotall, into tw
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