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YESTERDAY'S WEDDING.

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A wedding of considerable local in- terest took place at St. John's Cathedral yesterday afternoon, when Mr. John William Franke, Superinten dent of Victoria Jail, was married to Misa Georgina Alberta Vennell, daughter of the late Dr. and Mrs, Vennell.

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EMBEZZLEMENT CHARGE.

SUN LIFE'S PEKING AND

TIENTSIN AGENT ARRESTED.

SHANGHAI July 20, Stephen Power, General Agent for the Sun Life Insurance Company in Poking and Tientsin has been arrested in Victoria (British Columbia) on s charge of emberrlement. An applice tion was made for the taking of evidence in the British court this morning as it is necessary, that a prima facisoase be made out in Shang. hai before Power can be brought back | hore-Reuter.

ALLEGED INSURANCE CONSPIRACY AT SHANGHAI.

soteda with the company. Acermed was then taken to the Central Police Station and detained. At 4.30 on Thursday afternoon he ex- posed a desire to make a

A CHARGE IN BRITISH POLICEtatement. In the presence of Det. Inspector Reaves he was caution. COURT COMPANIES SAID

od, that anything he said would be TO BE NON-EXÏSTENT. taken down and ho then went to the detective office whers he made a statement. Witness wrote the state- ment and read it over to the accused, who signed it.

The NO.D.N. of July 18 reports: A case of alleged conspiracy to dobrand came before Mr. G. W. King at H. M. Police Court yesterday. The accused, A. M. Spence; described as an insurance manager, of No. 8 Klang Road, was charged that be- tween May 1 and Joly 12 he did unlawfully conspire with others to! defraud such persons as should there after be induced to part with money to them as agents of the German. Co., of Baltimore, Maryland, and the World's Insurance Underwriters, of Jersey City, New Jersey, by falsely representing these companies to be gennine fire insurance companies.

easy time, he added, she was inbour LATEST SHIPPING NEWS. American Fire and Marine Insurance ing under a delusion. They were all hard worked add Mr. Franks - waa. known to them all as a most energetic officer, holding a atrenuous and difficult job.

Mr. Franks responded suitably and in turn submitted the tomat of the Mr. R. E. bridesmaids and page. Lindaoll replied to the toast.

Mr. and Mrs. Franks afterwards

motored to the Repulse Bay Hotel and proceeded to-day to Java where The Rev. V. H. Copley Moyle, M.A., the honeymoon will be apont. The Chaplain of the Cathedral, aseistad by bride's going away dress was of dark the Rev. J. T. Holman, M.A., A-blue crope satin with pipinga of red sistant Chaplain, officiated at the crepe de chine, and she wore a dark ceremony which was fully choral, the blue hat to match. hymna The voice that breathed

The bride who was led to the altar by Capt. Olliver, R.G A., looked beautiful in a gown of white satin, embroidered with pearle, with a court train of the same material. She wore a veil of not with a crown of orange blossoms, and carried a bouquet of white flowers tiad with silver ribbon.

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LIST OF PRESENTÄ.

ARRIVALO.

Soudan, (P. & 0.) from Shangbai--- A3.

Hok Canton, (Wo Hing) from Kwong chow-wan.-Co.'s Wharf.

Yokohama Maru, (N.Y.K.) from Vancouver, Shanghai.-Kowloon Wharf.

Van Cloon, J.C.J.L.) from Amoy Swat w-A27.

Kwang ung, (B. 8.) from Bangkok.-B23.

Suiyang, (B. & S.) from B11.

Kanchow, (B. & 8.) from Canton.- 034

Cheong Shing, (J. M. & Co.) from Tientsio, Wei bai wei-€33.

Naleus, (B. & 8.) from New York, Manila.-A1.

Ting Sang, (J. M. & Co.) from Kut Sang (J. M. & Co.) from

(In connection with this case, another British subject was arrested yesterday.)

Mr. R. O. Faithfull appeared to prosecute. Accused was not legally

re rented.

Witness handed in the statement to his Worship.

His Worship (to accused)-Do you want to see this statement!

Astuced-No.

is

His Worship-Do you know what in it! Accused-Yes,

His Worship-Am you sure I Accused Quite sure

Asked if he had any questions to pub to witness, accused said: During the investigations did I lay all the in- formation in the office at his dispossi to try and bring the case to a satis- factory conclusion 1

Witness-With ous exception. On the Monday I received instructions to inquire into the status and origin of these companies.

His Worship-That was bofors the warrant was issued. Since he has been trusted, has he assisted you in every

Witness Yes.

ARREST OF ACCUBEN,

shortly to open the case and then ap-way!

Mr. Faithfull said he proposed lyfre remand. The case for the prosecution would be that defendant His Worship-Is there any plate Canton.—in conjunction with Wallace, who outside No. 8 Kiangsi Road I

was now in the custody of the Mixed. Witness-No. No sign outside. Court, opened an office at No. 8 Inside there are two frosted glass Kinngee Road and held themselves windows in the doors of the office, out to be the agents of the German and in black lettering there appear American Co. of Baltimore, and the the titles of the two insurance com- Jersey City, but the prosecution ex origio. There were no names on the World's Insurance Underwriters of panies, but without their place of Canpected to be able to produce satisfac windows as to who was doing business

tory evidence to show that these com for the companies. Kobe. panies did not exist and that the whole thing was a fraud. Counsel. said he had not yet had an oppor- Det.-Sg. Douglas said that on tunity of going through the papers Thursday be ea defendant in the collected in the office of the ac Trocadero Rar. Witness knew there used at the time of bis arrest. was a warrant for bis attet and was A Chinese would give evidence looking for accused. Witus told that, attracted by an advertise him that Det. Sgt. Yorke was waitin ment appearing in the "Sinan to see him in bis cffice and requested pad," he got in touch with the bim to come along. He agreed to do accused, being interviewed by so, and they got into a police motor Venice Maru, (N. Y. K.) for Wallace, and agreed to put up Tle. car and drove round to Kianges Road. Muroran, Shnagbai.July 20,

1,000 as a guarantee. It was also All the accused said at the Troosdera Taikwa Ma u. (X. É. E.) for understood by an agreement entered with regard to the case was "What-is- Keelaug, Swatow.-Jul 20.

the trouble now f" into on May 20 that he, a com- Taga Maru, M.B.K.) for Hongay.pradore, was to find various aume which might be required from time to Yue Ying Wa, (Cheong Yo) for time for the business, and within the space of two months he provided altogether no less that between $0,000 and $6,000,

Dnen Samud, (B. & S.) from Bang kok-C41.

Sunning, (B & 8.) from Shangbai Swatow.-B12.

PEPARTURES.

o'er Eden," and "Now thank we all Bride to Bridegroom, ring; Bride our God," being sung by the groom to bride, dressing table set; Cathedral boir, with Mr. Denman H, E. the acting Governor and Mrs Follor. F.R CO., L.R.A M., preid-Severn, blackwood tea table; Sir ing at the organ,

William and Lady Rees Davies, silver ink pot; Mr and Mrs A. Dyer Ball, silver sweet dist; Mr Au Kin, tooth-to-038. pick holders; Miss J. W. Meadows, a silver frame; Mr and Mrs Monteith-Kowloon Wharf. Webb, tea table cloth and d'oylays and out glass claret jug; Miss Sweeney table centre and d'ayleya; Mrs Rosa Pereira pair crochet chair backs; Mr and Mis de Rome, pair engravings;! Me and Mra Dyer, silver mustard pot pepper pot and salt cellar; Rev. Fr. Valtorts, pair Cloisonne vases: Prison Indian Staff, silver tray; Major C. Willson, silver sauce beat; Mrs M. Brodeubery, silver napkin ringe, Mrs Assis, silver tooth-pick holders; Mr and Mrs H. P. Winslow, entree dish; Mrs. Olliver who represented the Mr and Mrs J. O. West, silver eske-July 20 bride's mother and WBB

the dish; Dr D'Aquino, silver tea Hostess at the reception which was strainers; Mr Li Ip and Mr Lai Chi, Tourane-July 21. subsequently held at the Volunteersilver napkin rings; Mr I. Headquarters, wore a dress of grey Dallin; silver 'pepper pots: Mr and crepe satin with jet belt and black Mrs E. L. Sin, silver flower vases: Mr E.W. Hamilton, silver tonet racke; Mr. R. E. Lindsell performed the

Mne Teesdale Mackintosh, silver duties of bostman white Mr E. W. cigarette box; Mr and Mrs P. P. J. Hamilton and Mr. F. & Harrison Wodehouse eheque; Miss Seeley, acted as ushers. The bridegroom silver and glass batterdish; Dr. szd pore.-July 21. wore the full dress uniform of his Mrs I. J. Smalley, silver sauce callar; Macassar Mara (Nanyo Y. K.) for

Miss Thom was in attendance as bridesmaid, and she was charmingly attired in mauve organdie wit! black tulle bat. The train bearers were the littlo Mi ses Elizabeth and Daphue Olliver who also wore pretty 'resses of mauva organdia with bonnets of the same material, Master Peter Lindsell scled as page in a neat sailor sait.

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office.

Suiyang. (B. & S.) for Shanghai, Amoy.-July 21.

Hapthor, (Lee Beng Kee.) for Bang. kok-July 21.

Jason, (B. and S.) for Hankow, Shanghai-July 21.

Hague Maru, (0. S. K.) for Sings.

Soning (B. & S.) for Cauton.-

Shia On, (Dodwell) for Chinwantao July 21.

Mr H. Griffo, sver fruit dish; Hon. Mr | Woji.—July 21. After the ceremony, the re.ister and Mrs J. H. Kemp, silver sweet was signed in the ventry in the pre-dishee; Mra and Mias Stubbinga silver July 21. sence of II.E. the Officer Administer toast rack; Major and Mrs P. 8. ing the Government and Mrs. Sovers. Tomlinson, embroidered tay cloths; The happy pair then walked down Dr. G. W. McKeon, tilver bowl; Mr the aisle to the strains of Mendela-And Mrs Lo Cheung Shui, Mr and Mrs solin's Wedding March," and at M. W. Lo, and Mr and Mrs M. K. Lo

under the porch they passed

cut glass decanter; Mr R. E. Q. Bird. | Singapore.-July 22. arch of crossed swords form- coffee machine; The Principal Haitan, (Man Wing) for Haiphong, ed by European And Indian Warders and Warders, Prison Dept, Hoihow.-July 22. warders and guards in full uniform.silver tea and coffee service; dr su

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to their motor car.

Fook Sang. (J. M. & Co.) for Caleutta. Singapore.-July 22,

Van Cloon, (J.C.J.L) for Dali,

Mrs E. J. R. Mitchell, cut class jug: Mies Inpees, ivory ehoe hora; Miss Schneider, embroidered tra cloth and L. Perkins, care silver tea spoons take d'oyleys; Mr and Mrs N. L. Mr and Mre Crawford Morgan, case Wataon, silver sauce cellars; Mr and silver coffee spoons; Mr D. W. Trat man and Mr A. E. Wood. pair sil

There was a large gathering in the Cathedral during the ceremony, in cluding II. . the Officer Administer ing the Government (the Hon. Dr. Severn and Mira. Baltoc., the Chiet tea cloth; Dr. D. J. Valentins, black

His Worship-That has nothing to do with the present charge.

Mr. Faithful simply mention that to show the method of operation. His Worship-It shows nothing except that this man agreed to act as compradore and provide certain money.

Mr. Faithfull-I quite admit that, His Worship-Well, we don't want to go off into side issues.

Mr. Faithfull-I understand that the office has issued several policies.

His Worabip-Ah, that is more

Mr. Faithfuli-On that evidence, 1 ask for a remand for a week, to euable us to work the case up. We may have to cable to America.

Asked if he had anything to say, accased said he would like to read bis statement.

His Worship-Do you wish it read publicly #

Accused-Yes.

His Worship after looking through the document, eaid he would summarize it by saying that the first part was an explanation s to bow aroused came to China. The second part showed how hegot into connection with Mr. Wallace, and the third wai' that a certain investigation was made into the affairs of this company. The fourth part showed accused's con nection. with the company, and the material part of it was that dealing Mr. Faithfull-On the majority of with affairs between June 13 and June these policies premiums have not been 16. A certain investigation was made, paid. There was some arrangement on June 12, and accused was attend- under which no premium was payable ing to the business of the company on within three months of the date of June 16, knowing that on June 12 the the policy, so that up to now no com- affairs of the company were being in- plainte have been made against this vestigated by the U.S. District

material.

THE PREMIUMS. •

Claud Severn, 0.3.G., LL.D) Mrs. Mrs J. R. Wood, embroidered and lac ver cut glass dishes; Mr George HasOffice by people who effected insur-Attorney. The last part was 'an ex- Justice (Sir Wiliam Rees Davies. wood and silver tray; Mr Lam Ynentings, pair silver butter knives; Mrandance, But we have one person who planation or a statement that accused

į cigarette box; Mr. J. W. Alabaster,

fire and lightning.

Hie Worship You are only going to prove that one man paid money?

Mr. Faithfull-Yes.

His Worship-Only one

Mr. Paithfull-I understand we

Acoused-Yes, perií odly fauly. On the question of bail being raised scoused stated that he had no money to get bail.

His Worship. You will not have counsel!

Accused :-No.

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Criminal Sessions

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took out a policy and paid Tis, 15 or personally bad had no money at all K.C.) and Lady Leca Davies, the Hon, Taoi and Mr Lam Ki Kin, a quis of Mrs. A. Cartwright, four silver sweet Tis. 18 in the belief that it was a out of the company. Have I sum Mr. A. G. M. Fletcher, G. and Cloisonne vases; Clerical Staff Priso dishes; Mr Alfred Hall, case silver Mre. Fletclier, the Ilon. Mr. J. Dopt., K'ang Hee green vase: Mr Kotea knives; Mr F. Silton, case til: gennine policy of insurance .against marized it fairly?" his Worship asked. Kemp, K.C., and Mrs. Kemp, the Ha Chan and Mr To Yee, jades, F. Lee, carved ivory box; Mr ant ver tea spoons, and sugar tongs; Dr Hon. Mr. E R. Hallifax and Mrs. and gold pendant and pair jadu T. H King, blackwood table; Hallifax, Mr. Justice J. B. Weed and and gold links; Dr. W. Prol. and Mrs Middleton Smith. M:e, Wood, Mr. E. W. Hamiltoù, Mr Pearse, blackwood

table; and Mrs. P. P. 1. Wodehouse, Mr. Mr. Herbert Smith, silver napkin picture; Mr and Mrs Elden Potter, pair and Mrs. T. II. King, Mr and Mrs. ricgs; Dr. A. R. Ealar, silver sweet and Mrs H. A. Nisbet, peir silver shall be able to produce more tha

ailver sauce boats and spoons in case; D. Burlingham, Mr. N. L. Smith, dish; Rev. Q, Copley Moyle, Lowells Mr. A. Dyer Ball, Mr. F. B. poems; Mr. and Mrs. J. McLeod, pair Sanders.

sweet dish; Lt. Col. and Mrs Orpen one. The particular one I mentioned Harrison, Mr. R. M. Dyer, Mr. G. C. silver lower vases; Mr. and Mis;

silver suce boate; is signed by the defendant. Both His Worship then explained the Perdue, Mr. R. E. O. Bird, Chief E. D. C. Wolfe, silver cake dish; Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Penman, satin Wallace and Spence signed policies law regarding conspiracy, showing Warder, J. McLeod and Mrs. McLeod, and Mrs. N. L. Sunith, silver salver: cushion covers; Mr. J. Berentes. and we shall be able to produce poli: the prosecution what case they would Chief Warder, J. C. Weet, Mr. M. K. Hon Mr and Mrs. A. U. M. Fistcher sweat dish and pickle jar; Mr. O. F. cins signed by them. I shall be able have to prove, and the accused the Lo, Lt. Col. Delacombe, 1.8.0), and case of ten knives; Mr. and Mrs. D. Maltby, silver salt cellar; Mr. W. to produce first hand evidence that case he would have to meet. Hav. Domestic Occurrences ing proved that the companies war Leading Articles ...y Mrs. Delacombe, Majer Hickling, Burlingham, pair cut glass vases; Ms. Marison, silver flower vases; Insp these companies do not exist.

Det-Sgt. Forks stated that he bogus companies, crudely speaking, Intimidators Panished Major and Mr. P. 8. Taulinsou, Dr. jor C. Hickling and Major W. Down Mahindar Singh, carved ivory bucket; I. J. Smalley, Is. D. J. Valentine, Dr. ing, silver awest dishes; Mr. and Mrs. Mr. Ng See Kwong, silver and black received a warrant from the Court on "heads I win, talis you love sort of Arrested on Suspicion... W. W. Pearse, Mr. and Mrs. E. J. R.F. A. Redmond, cut glass flower vase; wood trar, Mr. and Mrs. R. E. o clock on Thursday morning he went prove that certain people had been Penang Will Case...

od tray: Peter and Helen Lindsell, Wednesday afternoon and at 10 concerns," the police would have to Local and Genorai Mit hell, He. Mr. S. B. C. Rn69, T. and Mrs. 8. B. O. Ross, silver Lindsell, silver clook; Mr. and Mrs. to the office of the two insurance defrauded, and the most important & Mean Theft.. Burg. Comdr, and Mrs. A. A. Bandr Mr. and Mrs. Sydney Quinn silver clothes brach; Surg-Comd. Edgar Davidson, cut glass jng: Mis companies at No. 8 Kiangse Road, on thing of all was that they must show Canton Situation Rose Ng, and many other ladies.

Thom, silver card case; Mr. and Mrs. the second floor. He waited for Mr. acomod's connection with the com

Correspondence and Mrs. A. A. Sanders, silver sweet H. A. Lammert,cut glass bowl; Mr. Spence in the office. Det-Sgt. Douglas pany, that he was one of the people) dishes; Mr. and Mrs. Sydney Quinn, C. O. Perduo, case silver-tes spoons, found accused in the Trocadero bar holding it out to be a genuine com Hongkong Volunteer's Success11-- Arception was afterwards held in pair flower vares; Miss Rose No Mr. F. C. Jenkin, set glass table and brought him to the office. Upon pany. His Worship concluded by Weather Causer.. the Hall of the Volunteer Headquat silver photograph frame; Pay. ters. which had been beautifully easter Lt. K. White, damascene ware; Miss Wells, ivory paper kuile; his entering the office, witness read asking if the police were prepared to Do You Twink 1 decorated with flags, palms and and

box: Mine Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Dowbiggin, silver the warrant to him and cautioned prove all this.

Mr. Faithfull-Yes. flowers: A large collection of beauti-Barres, Ivory photograph fram; cream cugar basin; Messra. Dunnett him. He said: "I understand. I ful presents was arraved on a long Me and Mrs A. O. Bawn, silver frait Fugh, Elton and Robinson, ivory am going to be the goat for this." His Worship eald be must offer table on one side of the Hall, which dish; Hon Mr and Mrs E. R. Felilax, brush and comb; Mrs. V. Chan, tea He was then taken into custody, and bail. The police had suggested that was well filled by Leatly 300 guests. ivory mirror; bir and Mrs Chack strainer; Mr. and Mr. W. L. Wei remained in the offices while wituees this was a substantial swindle, and Unlicensed Boarding House..12 Capt. and Mrs. Oliver were the beat Stark, entres dish; Lt. Col. and Mrs.ilver frame: Mr. and Mrs.. Killiard, removed the whole of the office furni bail would be fixed in bonds by Children' Corner and hostess.

R. 31. Crosse and Dick, hand bag and coffee spoons; Muses Irving, jam jar; ture, stationery, and everything con accused and two British suroties Snobbery..

approved by the police of $500 Many Remands Miss Betty Bromwich fan; Mr. F. 8. The Hon. Mr. A. . M. Fletcher embroidered crepe de chine scarf proposed the health of the happy Miss R Darley, ivory photograph cheque; Mr. Wodehouse, cheque; Harrison, cheque; Capt. Olliver, outp'e and in doing so congratulated frame, powder box and bair pin box; the ridegroom on his good forture. Mr G. N. Orme, pair embroidered tex Mm. Olliver, ring; Mrs. Stephenson BLAZON TYPE NOT NECESSARY,

Chamberlin's Colic and Diarrhoes BASEBALL GAME, SATURDAY, The bride, le a id, was new to cloths; Mr. M. T. Johnson, pair oil swellery and bridal wreath; Misses Colony, but he was sure the Civil ver sweet die; Mr M J. Breen, case buckles, Commander and Mrs. Beck

Betty and Daphne Oliver, abos Romedy-neede-no-glazing-headline to

HAPPY VALLEY. struct the public eye. The implo Serv.ca would join with him in tea knives and forks; Dr and with, silver ant crackers; Mr. J A. B. extending a most cordial welcome to Mrs G. H. Thomas, pair silver pickle her, 1 Mis Franka considered that forke, Prof. and Mrs Kenelm Digby Bullock, silver date blook and ink civil servants in the Colony bad aubt diver tea epotar; Me and Mre stand.

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Kid Murder. Charge

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European Lady Robbed..........

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