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MONDAY, JUNE 13, 1921

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BENTLEY'S Y. L. TOFY

MAYAGER

5- Des Voeur Road Central,

WERY PAINT BRUNCH 1545 Wax Skor

OBSTINATE THIEF.

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HONGKONG:

REFUSED TO SAY A WORD.....

MAGISTRATES THREATS NO AVAIL.

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Before Hagistrate Lindsell this morning, the second wife of a Kwangsi official was charged by the man's kit fat wife with the theft of a quantity of clothing, jewellery and money valued together at 21,907.

MURDER MYSTERY.

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LOCAL AND GENERIL,

THE CHINA MATE,

A one-month old Chinese child

was yesterday killed at No. 7, Bow rington Road, through its brother, boy aged 9, either kicking or crusk

TODAY'S NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

"VIOLIN" TUITION.

PUBLIC AUCTIONS.

ing it while sleeping in the same betSWALDLYEN ALCM, LLCM TEK Undersigned bare received in-

Pistinist Intending PUPILS

-PUBLIC AUCTION.

PER Undersigned have received in

Fractions to sell by Public Auction. (16% 4000CEE`OF THE COFCRANES),

TOD

structions to sell by Pablit Ane.

"Tr5% ACCOUT OF ITS DOSCEKVED), THURSDAY,

For the unlawful possession of e-Apply Box No. 1293, "CRINA Ban revolver and a quantity_of_ammans. Matt". tion, a Chinese who arrived fraïn America on Saturday" by the as "Nanking." was this morning fired | $50 by Magistrate Lindsell. Acolber Chinese passenger by the same ship who had is his passession one revel- ver and 80 rounda of ammunition, was fined $78. In both instances the contraband was provisionally confiscated for three months at the eed of which tiore the defendants could claim it on the production of a permit from the Canton authorities permitting the taking of the arms there. The police said' that several

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TUESDAY,

June 14, 1921, commencing at ́1.30 p.m., al their Sales Rooms, Ma-&, Die Vaux Boad, Curner of

* Ice House Street,

WIFE FINDS DYING HUSBAND | other passengers of the ship declared TEAKWOOD AND BLACKWOOD |

A TRAIL OF BLOOD.

SHOT THAT NOBODY HEARD.

"A"mysterious murder occurred at Sookumpoo valley last night, the victim being Mr. Isaitzka, the care taker of the Japanese crematorium

When the charge was read out. the who was found by his wife the defendant refused to plead, and in road, about 70 yards from his house. spite of all the interpreter's attempts with a bullet wound in the left and the magistrate's threat to send breast, and two stab wounds in the body. According the wife, she be straight to jail. remained silent,eft the house about 8 pm, to go Eventually the Magistrate called to the corner of the street, to buy some cigarettes, leaving her The complainant said that when little son in the care of her husband. She went to Canton for the week shet On the way" back." she stumbled left the defendant in charge of the against her husband's prostrate form. house. On her return she found He was unable to speak, but made her box broken open and the property some gestures which she was unable to understand. He died in her arms missing.

for evidence.

and a table had been overturned, as

Sergt. Fallon said that he found about a minute later. On examining the defendant on board the Macao the house, she found that some chairs Churachow." The clothing a struggle had taken place. There be focul in a parcel and the money was blood on the floor which could ami a part of the jewellery in a box. te traced all the way down the stairs The of the jewellery was found to the spot where she found her By the female searcher on the dehusband. The child was in the house foniaat's person. The defendant reunhurt. Nothing had been stolen from the house, so apparently the fused to say a word.

object of the murder was not robbery. Enquiries were made amongst the neighbours, but no one heard any scuffle in the house.

Sentence of three months hard labour was passed..

GUNNY BAGS.

CONTRACTS FOR SALE.

CHINESE BUYERS SUED

Contracts relating to the sale of gunny bags formed the subject of two claims which were heard before? Mr. Justice Gompertz in the Supreme Court to-day. The defendants in each instance were the Fook Chan

firm who entered no defence.

The deceased's wife is unable to

the possession of arms. The defené FURNITURE, BRASS AND TEAK- ants were the only two who did not. WOOD TWIN BEDSTEADS, assist the police. ·

TO-DAY'S

- ADVERTISEMENT.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

CARPETS,

comprising:--

Dining Saites. Chesterfield Sofas, Arm-chairs (new), Cazil and Occasional": Tables, Teakwood Twin Bedsteads, large and small Wardrobes, Dressing Tuk Undersigued have received is Tables and Chairs, Washstands, &c

structions to sell by Public Ane-(fumed Teakwood), Sideboards, Dinner

Waggons, Dinner Services, Crockery, tion

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Glass Ware, Cooking Stoves, Cutlery, de Bath Room Utensils, Electro-plated Ware, One American Ice Chest,

Electric Reading Lamps, Screens, Sundry Blackwood Farnítere, Chairs, Cabinets, Pictures, &c.

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FRIDAY, Jane -- 17, 1921,

Commencing $4.2.20 their Bales Rooms, Daddell Street. Valuable Collection of Antique

China sud Cariss Frim Sang to Ming Dynasties and Kanghi to Towkwong Periods, comprising:-

Five coloured, three coloured, Famille rose and Blue and white, rases, plates, jars, bowls, flower pots, ste, ste

Ivory carvings, jade and agate orna- ments, bronzes, lacquered-ware, ambroï- dericas, Old Chinese paintings, de, etc.

Also

One large Enamelled American Ice Chest. (Fall Particular from Catalogue).

HUGHES & BOUGH. Auctioneers.

Ferme-Cash.

Oo, view from Thursday, the 16th Hongkong, June 13, 1921. |icat.

Catalogues will be issned. " Terms Cash on delivery,

LAMMERT BROS., Auctionsert.

Hongkong, June 13, 1991.

OTHER INSTITUTKINS,

give the police any clue as to the TO SECRETARIES OF CLUBS, AND cause of the murder. As far as she knew, her husband had had no quarrel with anyone.

The deceased, who was 41 years of age, had lived - many years in Hongkong. A man of very xecial nature, he was very popular with his nationals all of whom will regard his tragic death with deep

sorrow.

DEAN.INGE.

In the first case H. M. H. Semazee WHITE MAN AND HIS RIVALS.

sought the recovery of $8,929.56.

Appearing in support of the claim

Mr. F. C. Jenkin said that there was a OCR POPULATION MUST BE REDUCED

contract between the parties for the

purchase of 800 bales of gunny bags

Speaking on the subject of the the defendants. After the white man and his rivals. Dean Inge, arrival of the goods a question arose who was entertained to luncheon at a to the weight of them and, under the National Liberal Club, said: clause of the contract, the matter imagine that it is true that the was referred by agreement between tainers are receiving help from the the parties to surveyors appointed by enemies of this country in all parts the Chamber of Commerce. The

of the world. There are signs surveyors found that the goods were of disintegration, and I think not under weight but the defendants only took delivery of 230 bales posterity will consider it as almost The remaining 570 bales were sold fncredible that we should have re- by the plaintiff by private treaty and garded it as legitimate and natural for realised $58,303. There was a loss a large body of men to combine to War fund by "on the transaction due to the difference gether to raise a

forced contributions and then sudden- between contract and market prices to declare war; not against their and this, together with charges for employers but against the State, to storage. brokerage, interest

demand a huge indemnity from the surveyors fees made. up the amount national Exchequer, and to wage" cisimed by the defendant.

war by the method of blockade, de priving their fellow-citizens of the necessities of life in order to starve them into surrender."

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Evidence in regard to the transaction was given by Mr. E. T. Bunje manager of the plaintin's import and export department. He said that the question so to the weight of the bags was only raised when the market started dropping.

The Honour gave judgment for the plaintiff

With regard to Asiatic rivals, Dean Inge said our swarming time was nearly over. Asia meant to keep her

continent for herself.

The population of this country would have to be reduced. If he The plaintiffs in the second case could see any way of reducing were Dodwell and Co. and theit without causing great suffering, or claimed $16,000.

Mr. Jenkin, said that the claim by such a horrible catastrophe as a successful blockade and a terrible was for damages under two contracts for the sale of gunry bags. The goods famine he would welcome it as a were forwarded in due course but change in the right direction.

Our economic future, was serions,

the defendant failed to take delivery and if we went on in this manner The sum claimed was $15,000, re- presenting the difference between with this policy of national dis the contract and market prices of integration, which was not only anti-democratic but-anti-social on the goods.

the part of a section of the population, Judgment was given, for the

we had nothing to expect but econo plaintifs.

mie rain and universal misery.

Attracted by the mewing of a

By a majority of one, the LOC

cat on the ledge of a fourth-storey refused to make a rule prohibiting office window, a Saturday night crowd tenants on their estates from keeping at Bradford gathered in the street cocke

below. There was anxiety, when the

ALL preliminary notices of forth-

coming meetings, lectures and entertainments, sent for insertion in the news columns of the Chins Mail, fare charged for at the rate of $1 each, (as announced in May and June of last year) providing that they do not occupy more than four lines. In future if this space is exceeded they will be placed in the advertising columns at the prevailing rabia.

TO-NIGHT

at 9 p.m.. precisely!

THEATRE

RUSSIAN

78 Fall

June 16, 1991, at 2.30 pm, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE,

And SUNDRIES.

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Removed for Convenience of Sale to Sales Rooms No.8, Des Viez Road, Corner of Ice House Street.

HUGHES & HOUGH,

Auctioneers,

Hongkong. June 13, 1991.

- (FOR ACCOUNT

THE CONCENT ON'

THURSDAY, Jane 16, 1991, at 12 (Soon)

at their Sales Rooms

Na & De Voux Road, Corter

of Tee Hease Street,

One 30 ft. Motor Boat, 2 Cylinder 12 H.P. lately overhauled, and now in good running condition.

One Twin Screw passenger Launch in thorough working condition lately overhauled, Length 54 ft. Beam_10 ft., Depth 4 ft. 5, Hull Steel Frame, Wood Copper Sheeted:

Engines 2. Cylinder 5 10, Boiler 4 ft 6"x8 It, Glass Cabin on Upper Deck full equipment, &c.

GRAND

NOTICES.

ALWAYS SOMETHING NEW

TO BE SEEN AT

LANE, CRAWFORD'S

The New Washing

SHIRTS & SKIRTS

now on show featuring the Latest Smart Styles in

Striped Cotton Garbardines, Crepons, etc. are ideal for all Sports Wear.

Trustworthy in every way and stamped with such excellence of cut, make and material. These Garments are the last word. in Utility, Durability and all-round value.

NEW RECORDS

WHISPERING

"IPA WISH COULD MAKE IT So

Also

Three outboard Motors and Oze 5 H.P. Fainir Motor Cycle. Tarma :-Cash.

3301

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Pricas:

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OPENING OF

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with

THE GREAT ARTCRAFT SPECIAL

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by Maurice Maeterlinck,

also

CORONET REVIEW & VANITY FAIR COMEDY

Splendid Programmei

Price of admission 80 ets children half price

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Alexandra Buildings.

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animal stretched its fore-paws down. over the stonework as if preparing woakedrag found:

jump to the pavement, and some Cloisters at Westmi stretched an overcoat out to were first thought to

The cat had apparently of an incendiary atter foregotten when the office was thought to have:

But when the

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