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-TUESDAY, JULY 24, 1928.

INDECENCY CASE.

CHINESE DISCHARGED AT THE MAGISTRACY.

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DISCREDITED EVIDENCE.

Chan Tuk-chau, a Chinese èm- ployee of the Eastern Extension Telegraph Company, was yesterday afternoon discharged by Mr. R. E. Lindsell (ut the Central Magis-- tracy) when the defondant made a third appearance

Court with in reference to two charges against kim alleging a serious offence on a 13-year-old servant girl, on June 30 last; following a dinner party at the defendant's Wanchal mess.

CHEFOO DISORDER,

JAPANESE AND BRITISH SHIPS ARRIVE.

BANK PICKETTED.

Chefoo, Yesterday, The five-barred ("Northern") flag has been re-hoisted at Chefoo.

The manager of the Bank of Communications was arrested by the Northern regime last night and the bank is-to-day picketed by gol. diera who are preventing transac tions, hence no cargo was able, be moved through the Customs.

MOTOR-DRIVING.

A CORNER USED FOR "PRACTISING."..

COURT PROCEEDINGS.

THE CHINA MAIL,

At the Central Magistracy yes- terday afternoon, Major C. Willson, O.B.E., hoard a summons in which Mrs. Chan Wai-chi was accused of alleged negligent driving of motor car. No. 967 on July 6.

The principal witness for the prosecution Was Mrs. C. S. Matheson, of "Huntington." Stubba- road who said that on July 6, at Chang Cheng-yu, the Nationalist 9.50 am. she had dropped. two official who dispossessed Mr. M. Ofriends at the middle steps at the Berube as Salt Inspector, escaped bathing beach at Repulse Bay, and ed by Mr. Leo d'Almada, Sen)-to-day on a British vessel bound her chauffeur restarted the car to was for the defence; whilst the prosecution was conducted by Mr.

Mr. Leo d'Almada, Jun., (instruct-

E. H. Williams, second assistant at the Secretariat for Chinese Affairs The defendant's evidence was a complete denial of the girl's allega- tion. He also elaimed that there was no dinner party on June 30. One took place on the evening of June 28, but he was not prosent.

What The Amah Sald., This evidence was yesterday sup- ported by the amah employed at

the mess, and one of the defendant's The amal further meus-mates. stated in her evidence that she recollected that on the night of June 30, the girl shared her bed.

The Magistrate asked the amah why she did not tell this story to the S.C.A. when she was quee

Witness replied that she was nut

tioned there,

asked about it,

for Shanghai.

The situation is now quiet but] preparations have been completed to protect foreign life and property if necessary.-Reuter.

British Warship There.

Chefoo, Yesterday. Several Japanese destroyers ar- rived this morning and H.M.S. "Magnolia" arrived this evening.

There are 500 British nationals in Chefoo, including many school

children.--Reuter.

Treaty Revision.

Shanghai, Yesterday.

return to town.

Opposite the entrance to the, Re-

pulse Bay Hotel, she suddenly sighted a ear, No. 967, which was looking as if it was boaring down upon them; It would assuredly have come down on top of them had not her own driver accelerat ed and got past.

She asked the Chinese lady whoj

was driving, if she had a licence, and a man who was seated beside her replied that she had none.

She then decided to take the mat- ter to Inspector Alexander.

Learning To Drive. Evidence was given by Johnsen Dr. C. T. Wang (Nationalist For-woo, a student, that he was teach eign Minister), interviewed by Reu- ter, affirmed that the polley of ing Mrs. Chan Wai-ch! to drive the treaty revision announced on July car. She had a learner's Ilcence, a licensed 7 was unaltered and unalterable.while he himself was

A favourable Danish reply re-driver of many years' standing. garding revision had been received It was their practice to go for: on July 21, he said. The Italian a trial spin every morning and to reply of this afternoon objects to turn the corner opposite the garage

at Repulse Bay.

in which the treaty

was abrogated but expresses will- ingness to consider revision on the basis of equality and mutual res

The witness had also been ques- tioned by the police a

few days the manner after the alleged attempt and had then shown the police where the girl alept on the night in qucation. When asked about this, the amah said that she did not know that she was being questioned about that particular night.

"Obviously Lying."

pect.

To turn the car at that sloping section of the main road, he had necessarily to go slow. It would be dangerous to accelerate.

There Was. 3

TEASERS.

Answers to To-day's Questions.

1. Monday, July 3o..

2. Viscount Willingdon. 9. 1801.

4. The "Adriatic" 24,563 tons gross.

5. W. H. Donald. 6. A Major-General.

CINEMA NOTES..

"FRISCO BALLY LEVY" AT QUEEN'S.

FINAL SHOWINGS TO-DAY.

"Frisco Sally Levy," a delightful Jewish-Irish comedy romance, will be screened at the Queen's Theatre

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Shadows Before

COMING EVENTS ANNOUNCED

To-day

IN THE “MAIL"

LAYTON &

Queen's Theatre; JOHNSTOME

"Frisco Sally Levy."

To-day-World Theatre; "Forty

Winks."

To-day-Star Theatre; "The Coming of Amos."

July 25-28 Queen's Theatre;,; "Sorrows of Satan," 1

July 26-28 World Theatre; "Mark of Zorro.”

July 26-28-Star Theatre; "Love 'Em and Leave 'Em."

July 29-30-Queen's Theatre; "Paradise For Two."

· July 29-30-World Theatre; "The Great Gatsby."

July 29-30-Star Theatre; "Let It Rain."

July 31-Aug: 1-Queen's Theatre; "The Midnight Rose" (Wed. at 9.15 Long Tack Sam).

July 81-Aug. 1--World Theatre; "Sparrows."

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Aug 2-4-Star Theatre; "After Midnight." ·

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Aug. 2-4-Queen's Theatra; "The Red Mill (At 9.15 Long Tack

Sam).

for the last time to-day, The pic- ture concerns a girl dancer, two Aug. 2-4-World Theatre; "Hoa-

overs, and a quaint, lovable home ven on Earth." where a Jewish father and an

July 31-1 Aug.-Star, Theatre; Irish motor preside over their "Three Faces East." daughter's destiny. It has pathos

Lammerts' Auction. ́and humour and everyday realism, | · July 26-At Sales Room, 4 & 4A, and is a faithful portrayal of life | Duddell-at, miscellaneous goods, 11 in any modern city. Sally' O'Neil | a.m.

the heroine of many screen auc- cesses, plays the girl, Roy D'Arcy, the villain, and Churles Delaney, the hero.

From to-morrow till Saturday, "Sorrows of Satan" will be the attraction all shows.

.at chief Adapted from the famous novel by Marie Correlli and directed by D. W. Griffith, the story concerns the temptations of modern youth. Adolphe Menjou, Carol Dempster, Ricardo Cortez and Lye de Putti are the leading players.

"FORTY WINKS."

A TORNADO.

HAVOC IN WASHINGTON: AEROPLANES SCATTERED.

MOTOR-CARS OVERTURNED.

New York. Aeroplanes were scattered like flies around Bolling Field aerodrome when a tornado struck Washington.

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One pilot was taxi-ing to hangar when the wind took con- trol and swept the machine 300 feet through the air until it was en- | tangled with two other 'planes, The pilot was uninjured, but the three planes were wrecked.

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Major Willson found that there No important change is to bel made with Britain regarding the was not sufficient evidence of negli- Nanking incident. but the Foreign Kent driving to record à convic tion, but, in dismissing the sum Minister said that he was taking At the conclusion of this wit-up immediately the question of mons, he warned the defendant

corner for A lady's jewelled garter proves nek evidence, the Magistrate re-making the British Consulate-Gen-against using that

"practising." Mrs. Matheson was an invaluable aid in solving the marked that the witness was ob erat at Nanking inhabitable. viously lying.

Dr. Wang stated that no steps quite right in acting as she did mystery around which revolves the

action in "Forty Winks," the screen Another pilot was walking away Addressing Mr. Williams, Mr.had been taken, ap to the present, and taking out the summons. Lindsell said that he did not think in connection with the demands brought by Mrs. Chan against Mrs. ful stage play, which comes to the he suddenly discovered that it was cross-summons version of David Belasco's success- from his 'plane after landing when it worth while continuing the pro-contained in Mr. J. V. A.

Theatre to-day and to-chasing him, driven by the force of Necution. It seemed to him (Mr. MacMurray's (the U.S. Minister) Matheson's Indian driver for speed- World

morrow at the 5.15 and 9.20 p.m. the storm. Lindsell that if the assault did note concerning the trial and axe-

ing. In dismissing this summons

By running hard he take place, it was not on June 30 cution of the Rev. Mr. Seymour's also, his Worship said that ac-performances.

managed to dodge his 'plans, which The story in the main, is a

was blown against another. Both and on that point he was satisfied murderer and the punishment of celeration in the circumstances was that the girl was lying. He was also the soldiers and officers concerned, driver had to do ao to get out of "johnny" type of aristocrat who planes "out on line" were damaged

to do with a quite justified-Mrk. Matheson's comedy and has

were Bmashed. Altogether 11 satisfted that the girl was lying but satisfaction will be given in

sets out to recover when she and she was bound and due course.-Reuter.

some valuable and six persons at the aerodrome papers that have been stolen. His

were injured. gagged, and he added that what-

The damage is es- "detecting" lands him in many un-

timated to be £100,000. ever view he might take of the

comfortable positions from which medical evidence, he was afraid he

he manages to extract himself in a could not convict.

most amusing manner. Raymond Pins and motor-cars were overturn- Griffith is the leading player, and ed, but no lives were lost. others appearing in support are Viola Dana, Theodore Roberts and Anna May Wong.

Defendant was then dischargod. Mr. d'Almada: "My ellent and myself would very much appreciate If your Worship would make a statement to the effect that he leaves this court without a stain on his character."

His Worship: I am afraid I am not prepared to say more than that the defendant is discharged.

MISSING WOMEN,

A FEW MINOR MYSTERIES.

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According to a Chinese, report, five women have been missing dur- ing the last few days. A woman aged 28, residing at No. 1 Sung Yee-strect, Kowloon City, went out

Mukden & Japan.

Tokyo, Yesterday.

It is reported from reliable sources that General Chang Hsueh- liang of Manchuria has informed the Japanese Consul-General at Mukden, Mr. Hayashi, that he has decided to abandon the compromise negotiations with the Nationalists for the time beinir. He pointed out that Manchuria would strictly ad

ter.

Clash in Shantung,

the way and avoid a collision.

Peking. Yesterday, The Japanese report

their case. casualties in the clash with Chin-i

EASY DIVORCES.

FOR

WEALTHY AMERICANS.

LUCRATIVE TRADE.

At 2.30 and 7.15

will be screened.

P.m., the

"THE COMING OF, AMOS!

romance

Hundreds of trees fell like nine-

LOVE LETTER AGE.

recover

Miss Reid ia 86, and Mr. Gray more than 60.

Mr. Justice Hawke and a commen Chinese drama, "Chang Wen Ziang" jury, in the King's Bench Division London, July 9.

hoard an action by Miss Bells Reid, Prominent Paris lawyers, who

af Elthiron-road, Parson's Green, here to the provisions of the varicarried on a lucrative trade in easy

S.W. against Mr. Frank Gray, of ous agreements with Japan.-Reu divorces for wealthy Americana, are

Piccards House, Bridge-street. alleged to be involved in the dis-

Love,

to and Guildford, Surrey, danger, closures made in connection with struggle fill the unusual plot of damages for alleged branch of the Palais de Justice conspiracy "The Coming of Amos" which promise to marry.

comes to the Star Theatre to-day and to-morrow. The story, a melodramatic comedy adapted from Mr. Gray, who had already been the well known novel by William J.

twice married, pleaded that a Locks, ranges in locale from the reasonable time for the marriage to wilds of Australia to the gay take place had not elapsed, and that Riviera. Rod La Rocque is the Miss Reid broke off the engagement. leading player and is supported by

Sir Henry Maddocks, K.C., for. Jetta Goudal who appears as a

Miss Reid, enid he had not the usual loving correspondence to read as Rocque falls in love. Noah Beery both parties had reached a mature adds much colour and not a little age. comedy to the plot In his part of a

Mr. Justice Hawke: At what sleek and polished villain who also age does that cease? strives to win the lady's hand. Others in the cast include Trixie Friganza and Arthur Hoyt,

ly.

Suspicion was, aroused when it ese near Kuomi (in Shantung) as was observed that American sulta killed and 29 wounded, 3 serious-were always filed in the same Court. The public is incensed because it The Chinese casualties are un Is believed that Americans bribed known but are believed to be the clerks of the Court to put their heavy and all Chinese troops have cases at the head of the list, thus now been withdraws from the pro-keeping French applicants waiting two weeks ago and failed to re-hibited zone. The staff officer [An earlier message stated fascinating princess with whom La turn home. She had with her $80 under General Ku Chen has pro Paris, July 8.-"Le Journal" claims in money and clothing valued at mised to take measures to punish to have discovered a somewhat the offenders in response to the widespread conspiracy in the Palais A girl, aged 13, of No. 4 Wei Japanese demand.-Reuter.

de Justice, whereby, it is alleged, Sun-lane, was reported missing

over 40 wealthy the divorces of since July 13.

Americans were facilitated by com- A married woman, 20 years of

Mr. T. V. Soong (Nationalist plaisant officials. Eight solicitors, age, living at No. 4, Gough-street,

Finance Minister) desires a cor three minor officials and the Clerk went out with her two-year-old rection of the statement made yes- of the Court are said to be involv daughter on July 21, and failed to

terday regarding the Nationalist ed.] return.

A woman of No. 27 Old Bailey-loan for rehabilitation in North street, and a girl of 14 were also reported missing.

$30.

LARGE SNAKE.

KILLED BY POLICE OFFICERS

IN NEW TERRITORY.

Loan "Correction."

Shanghai, Yesterday.

China. The amount should be $3,000,000 and not $5,000,000.--- Reuter,

Famine Relief.

Shanghai, Yesterday.

STRUCK OFF.

Paris, July 10. Following the. Judicial in- vestigations which proved the truth of the ravelations re- garding CABY · divorces

for

Mr. Earl Baker, former adviser Americans, the Public Prosecu

Committee's

ed.

G$10,000,000

WOMAN MEDIUM.

CHARGED WITH FORTUNE- TELLING,

A POLICEWOMAN. . .

London, July 12. to the Ministry of Communications,tor has decided that 7 solicitors and scientists,

Society women, psychicists and has arrived to investigate famine 3 minor officials should appear be Westminster Police Court during were present at the conditions in western Shantung and fore the Tribunal, some to be struck the trial of Mr. Cantlon, a well- south Chihli in connection' with the A Brake, measuring 8 ft. 7 in. proposed New York China Famine off the rolls, others to be reprimand-known medium, who belongs to the

London in length, was killed by police off-Fund

Spiritualists Alliance, cers at Tsun Wan, New Territory, drive.

· Judge Criticized.

|Limited, on a charge of professing The Vice-President, Mr. Grenet.to tell fortunes. on Saturday afternoon.

It is understood, however, that

The secretary of the Alliance, Police officers and a few con Dr. C. T. Wang considers the Com-who granted the divorces, has been atables were sitting on the stone mittee's scheme involving famfhe summoned to appear before the Dis- Mary Phillimore, was charged with steps leading to the police station, relief, rond construction and the ciplinary Court. It is not suggest-aiding and abetting when they discovered the reptile system of revolving credite, frreed that he benefitted from the mal- The prosecutor described the ex-

· crawling out of a hole,

concilable per se. He points out practices, but he showed lack of porlence of Miss Wyles, a police- Each mar got hold of a stick that philanthropic and reconstrue- foresight and did not demand auf-woman, who was mentioned in con- and killed it on the spot:

tion programmes are unworkable Acient evidence as to the length of nection with the Savidge case, simultaneously. While the former residence of the applicants for Mra. Cantion summoned her con is welcomed the latter may bring divorces.

Two frags were found in the reptile's stomach.

The body of the snake is as big up questions of sovereignty.-Reu- as a man's arm. Its mouth is like ter. that of a duck's and it has three yellow stripes leading from head to tail,

trol, a North American Indian. white ' chief," then, speaking. In broken English, Indulged in pure

On the Polish-Soviet frontier, and simple fortune-telling, such as Mexican bandits have threatened near Kolesovo, Polish frontier Is heard at Epsom Downs for less that unless a ransom of $12,000 le guards held up a party of several than the 178 6dBald by Miss paid immediately they will put to men who wore attempting to cross Wyles. daath Sonor Luciano Mejido, A the boundary line. As the result

was adjourned.

The hearing

In view of the decisions, of the Full and High Courts that mechani-, | |cal Chars race, meetings do-not

Dr. Bud, Hungarian Minister of Spanish ranchman whom they have of an exchange of shots one man Finance, announces that the Gov-kidnapped and are bolding prisoner. was killed. Two of the men were ernment has negotiated with the

taken prisoners, Swedish-American Match" Trust a. The City Council of Christchurch 100 64 per cent loan of $86,000,000 at 92, free of all further deductions. This sum, said Dr. Bud, would en able the Government to put through Its scheme of agrarian reform.

(N.Z.) have accepted the tender of Sir Charles Skerrett, Chlef constitute coursing within the William Hill and, Son and Norman Justice of New Zealand, who re- meaning of New South Wales law, and Beard, of London, for the in-cently had a leg amputated, is the State Cabinet has decided to en- stallation of an organ in the hunt-making a good recovery, and ex- force the law prohibiting betting at cipal Concert Hall.

pacts to leave hospital any time, muchanical bare raca meetings,

Sir Henry Maddocks: Some peo- is the ple say that the older one worse it gets. (Laughter.)

The hearing was adjourned,

Foochow, Yesterday-The mar- rlage has been arranged between the Rt. Rev. John Hind, Bishop of Fuklen, and Dr. Winifred Heyworth of West Derby, Liverpool-Reuter.

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