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SATURDAY, JULY 12, 1930.

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THE

MAIL.

SHADOWS BEFORE HUMOROUS RECORD

CHINA

AWAY.

A

Streets in Manila

Impassable.

COMING EVENTS ANNOUNCED

IN CHINA MAIL

Entertainments

GREEK WIFE. U.S. CUSTOMS SPIES. ROUND THE CINEMAS, HOUSES CARRIED

MURDER.

Appeals for Remission of Sentence.

A DRUG ADDICT.

THEIR METHODS RESENTED BY "THE MELODY OF LOVF"

FRANCE.

Paris, May 27.

Several papers protest to-day against the methods adopted by the American Customa authorities in order to gather information about purchases made in Paris by Ameri- An echo of ONC of the mosten subjects. sensational murders in the annals ot local crime the stran-

and gulation

drowning of a foreign Woman by her hus-

in banú,

ecluded spot in the Pantry outside Shanghai, un

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Jag 12. 1921 was heard before Judge Feng yesterday in the Shang- hri Special District Court, says the Shanghai Times in its issue of July 5. The judge referred to The execution court. an application for the release from prison, on medical grounds, of Theodore V. George Kopoulos, a former Greek merchant and drug addict undergoing sen- tence of 14 years' imprisonment for the murder of his wife, Pelagueys George Kopoulos.

Deputy Municipal Advocate Mr. Y. D. Wong stated that prisoner, who has served only a little more than eight years of the sentence

passed on him by the old Mixed Court, was suffering from a men- tal disease. The application was brought under Article 66 of the rules governing municipal rails, providing for the release of pri- sobers on medical grounds.

Mr. Wong produced to the Court

a doctor's certificate issued to the Superintendent of the Amoy Roal

UNIVERSAL TALKIE.

Taking Hy

THRILLING WAR SCENES.

Manila, Jane 30.- Walter Pidgeon 1183 a strong

Half of Manila is under water as baritone voice, and a cloar speech. a result of the heavy downpour He made a bow to Hong Kong at during the last two days. The high the Queen's Theatre yesterday when sen tide which usually comes up The proteat is occasioned by the Universul's first all-talking film, at the latter part of June pushed anouncement of the well-known "The Melady of Love," was screen- lack the rain water in the canals dressmaking house of Paul Poiret el.

It is being shown to-day also and sewage, causing flood in the that they intend to bring an action at alt performances.

low portions of the city. for theft against an unknown per- Cust in the leat with Pidgeon is The elty engineer who made a son who obtained possession of their Mildred Harris, and she makes a hurried inspection, of the city

certain pages of them, replaced them.

rivate account boks, photographed great hit with the rendering of the streets. declared that probably

and then theme song. There are

many three-fourths of the city streets thrilling war scenes, and the with waterbound macadam paye- soldiers sing several ohl favourites, ments sustained considerable including "Memories" and "Hone, damages as a result of the erosion Sweet, Home."

by the food. Many of the asphalt- Jane Winton and Jack Richardson } od streets are also damaged to are in the cast while Tommy Dugan some extent, he also declared. aupplies the mirth.

The fact that certain American papers have

not hesitated to an nounce that a sum of 50,000 dollars was paid to an employee of Poiret, who abstracted these pages,

has naturally not contributed diminish French indignation atj these proceedings..

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Fox Movietone Newa, a delightful turn by the Brox Sisters, a musical Cartoon and a Renny Rubin Comedy

of a Mrs. Dodge, who bought #complete the programme,

The account in question was that quantity of dresses from Poiret. These dresses were delivered to heri Paris address and were paid for by her in Paris.

When Mrs. Dodge reached New York and declared the value of her purchases, she was fined a very large sum for having made a false declaration, and photographs of her the books of the account in Poiret firm Were shown to

her in support of the charge.

She naturally neeused Poiret, of having revealed the information These photographs, however, cover-

"GIRL FROM HAVANA."

John Stone, who was co-author! with Edwin Burke on the story of The Girl from Havana," to be shown to-morrow at the Queen's Theatre, was formerly

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school

is his

"The Girl From Havana" teacher in New York City, 9th completed scenario,

Burke who co-laborated with

playwright. One of his most tion has won considerable fame as

"This Thing Called Love."

To-day Queen's Theatre, "Melody of Love."

To-day

Star Theatre, "12 Miles Out," (matinee only); Nicola, the Magician, 9.15 p.m.

To-day-World Theatre, "Dream of Love," 5.15 and 0.20 p.m.; "Sparrows of War" (Chinese picture), 2.00 and 7.15 p.m.

To-day Majestic Theatre; "Valley of the Giants."

Today Central Theatre "The Lady Lica."

Home Mails. To-day-Inward from Europe via Negapatam (Bengal Maru) from America and port (President Madi- son); from Europe via Siberia (Hikawa Maru).

Sports See Special Sports Diary on page

Parts of the district of Santa Cruz, especially along Calle Mag- dalena, Benavidez, portions of Az-9. carraga, near Arranque market, Sampaloc especially along Santa Mesa, Sulucan, Santa Ana, Roton- da, Paco on Calle Penafranela, Sagat and other low portions, Ermita on Calle Sar Marcelino, and most of the nips sections of Tondo were submerged in water

until this noon.

Two houses were washed off at

San Francisco del Monte this morn-

-Cal asking for prisoner's release.ted only the period up to the end off him on this Fox Movietone prod by the river and carried to a dis- |

Mr. Wong requesteil 'that prisoner beret at liberty and handed over nat year, and it is now stated by to the Greek Guild for treatment.he Director of Poiret that he re-

ing when the river there overflow- ed its banks. Pedro Cubaco, 34, barber and Cecilia Manghuinas, his wife and their nine children, narrowly escaped drowning when their little house was washed away

tance of 100 metres downstream.

chickens and jewellry worth P.90 were lost.

The house of J. D. Flood, also at San Francisco del Monte, was carried off by the river. His hogs and 100 chickens were lost.

Land Sale. July 14-At P.W.D. Offices, one lot of Crown land at Prince Edward Rond, 3 p.m.

Meeting.

July 16-China Provident Loan and Mortgage Co. Ltd., extra- ordinary

meeting, Alexandra Building, noon.

RADIO

TO-DAY'S PROGRAMME.

The following programme will be broadcast to-day from the Hong Kong

metres:--

He said prisoner could be returned dived a visit from an American successful pieces of play writing is/ All their clothes, wardrobes, 60 Broadcasting - Station Z.B.W. on 355

Treasury oficial who no loubt realising that it would be useless to

to prison when

At to continue

undergoing the rigours of prison life, to serve the remainder of his sentence. a. Wong thought pri- Foner's condition was very serious.

History Of The Case. The history of the crime dates back to an afternoon in July, 1921 when the body of a foreign woman was fund by native police officers in a swamp off the then new Wessung Road. The bady

hore

thought to be a French citizen and was taken before the loanl French authoriles, who refused to accept jurisdiction in the case. The Senior Consul then gavo instructions that

"The Girl From Havana" featur- try secretly to photograph furthering Lola Lana and Paul Page, in sheets-invited him to communicate Benjamin Stolo's 30th directorial details of the account of Mrs. Dedge effort for Fox Films.

since the beginning of the year.

This he refused to do, and ac- cording to the "Quotidien" to-day, the artistic director of his firm, who

America.

The "Quotidien" adds that the the French Press campaign in

in Paris of against the presence representatives

American

of the

"THE LADÝ LIES.”

The houses pear the river in San Juan del Monte were aleo threatened when the river over-

12.30-2 p.m.-Mid-day European Programme of H.M.V. and Victor Records.

7-9.30 p.m.-Evening European Gems from "Cavalleria Rusticana",

Clems from "Pagliani",

Victor Opera Co. (35932). Espana Rapsodie","

Detroit Symphony Orchestra (1337). "Carnival of Venice-Waltz, "The Wren"-Waltz,

flowed its bank. The water from the river flows towards

Fred Brane (Ocarine Solo) Santa Mesa flooding Santa Mesa

(12-80714). street and obstructing the traffic motorist because of the strong "The Woman in the Shoe",

"A Cottage for Sale", It was learned that Pasay, Pasig.Thank Your Father",

The Revelers (22382).

Malabon were also flooded or a result of the downpour.

Helen Kane (Comedienc) (22397). Suite Habanera", "Carmen Suite"-Prelude to Act I.".

In Manila many cars were stall Carmen ed in many of the low streets where tho water was knee deep. There

In "The Lady Lies" Paramount was preparing to open in New York has produced a powerfaily drama- an exhibition of models, suddenly tie but at the same time, absorbing- feand that this exhibition was forty human romance drama that marks on the neck indicating that bidden by the authorities without should add greatly to the prestige of its sponsors and to that of its the woman had been strangled. The any reason, although all necessary featured players, Walter Huston, current.

Claudette Colbert and Charles prisoner, who was arrested near the Consular formalities find been ob secne of the crime, was at first served in importing the models into Ruggles. At the same time it with San Pedro Macati, Caloocan and "I'd Go Barefoot All Winter Lang", doubtless start the upward climb to. greater successes of two won- derful child actors, Virginia Deer ing and Tom Brown..

Philadelphia Symphony At the Central Theatre yester

Orchestra (1356).

it 'very much. November of last year, but it was were saying "hasn't he a wonder- Calle Trabajo, Sampalos was sub-

Of Huston they water reached as high as the waist."Song of the Volga Boatmen", understood that they would only At the trial of the prisoner before address their inquiries to exporting ful voice! Can't he act though merged knee deep. Calle Mag Judge Yai and Senior Consul's houses, which in itself, says the of Miss Colbert they were saying dalena, Benavidez, and part of Deputy Mr. Blackburn, the police "Quotidien," is more than is doue in

a gorgeous creature Azcarraga near the Arranque mar- what a splendid voice!" Orket were also flooded knee deep. prosecutor stated that the victim France by the Customs of any other was 28 years of age at the time of country. It demands that French Ruggles they were saying "Isn't he Caile Sulucan which is the lowest her death, and was at one time liv-traders shall not suffer retaliation the funniest man in the world?" street in Sampaloc is also under ing with her husband at an address for refusing to assist the conviction And of the children, Thom Brown water. Calle Fenafrancia in Paco in Avenue Joffre. For some reason of customers who, whatever their

was partly flooded since Sunday. or other, she left him on July 1, offences against the laws of their 1921, and went to stay in the For-own country, had broken no law in eign Women's Home in Baikal Road. France. The Observer.

Continuing, the prosecutor said

the inquest on the body of the vie. Customs service led some time ngo day, audiences liked it, and liked were places in the city where the "Negro Spiritual Melody",

tim should be held by the Mixed

Court.

that on the morning of July 12,

the accused called at the Home to

to their removal. They returned in

"Isn't she

and Virginia Deering several per sons were heard to say "Bright young actors, aren't they!"

"The Lady Lies" is the story of a prominent and successful lawyer who is a widower and who, to the disappointment of his two young children and his relatives, falls in

The city engineer explained that had it not been for the

high tide of the sea at this time of the month, the downpour would not have been sufficient to flood half the city of Manila. The drainage the water to the sea because the and the canals are unable to take their opinion, of an equal social tide pushes the rain water back.

take his wife out. Mrs. Kopoulos BOND ISSUE QUERIED love with a woman whe is not, in

was then quite cheerful and left

the Home to which she was fated never to return.

standing with him. The family The Pasig river has reached the BONDS WILL BE ON SALE ON powera of intervention are, brought brink of its bank and if the down-

JULY FIFTEENTH,

the

to bear and the plot deals with the pour continues, it is feared weighing in the balance of a true river might overflow and flood love affair and a family's selfish Santa Cruz and the Facolta. ambitions. After numerous situa- Philippines Herald. tions which are shot through with clever dialogue and tense drama, the romance reaches a logical culmina-

tion.

What The Grass Cutters Saw. Evidence regarding the commi- sion of the crique was given by three youthful grass-cutters who, at the time, were working in an open

Manila, July 4. field near Woosung Road and the

The legality of the terms under waterfront. One of them heard a which the bonds of the Philippine noise like the bleating of a sheep and National Bank will be issued suw what appeared to be a woman, together with the guarantees and dressed in white, in the grip of a securities offered by the bank to man who was pressing her down back up this issue into the water. The silent specta- study by the secretary of justice, ed actor, a veteran of the Broad- tor then raised the alarm and two it was learned yesterday.

way stage. Ruggles, who furnishes on the scene. copy of the document containing the comedy rellef, is another stage labourers appeared They helped the woman out of the the phrase "legality of this issue water after the man had got into a passed by the secretary of justice" boat and signalled to the boatmen has been sent to the department to take him to the opposite shore. for careful consideration.

after a chase.

+

Is now under

A

Huston and Mias Colbert are

of this character. Each is a Anish-

ideally fitted for a talking picture

favourite,

"ROADHOUSE NIGHTS."

TOWER OF PISA.

REINFORCED CONCRETE

FOUNDATION.

"Falstaff—From

Fritz Kreisler (Violin) (1122). Secret Caves and Bowers", "La Sonnambula-Could I Believe",

Totl Del Monte (Soprano) (7198). Where Were You Where Was 17", "Balie"...Polly Walker (Comediene)

(21790).

"Love You Truly", "Love Sends a Little Gift of Roses",

Victor Novelty Orchestra (22324).

"It's You I Love", "I'll See You Again",

Olga Albani (Soprano) (22313).

Waiata Maor", "A Mauri Slumber Song",

Frances Alda (Soprano) (1330). "Cryin' for the Carolines", "What is This Thing Called Love?", Jesse Crawford (Organ) (22990). Spanish Dance", "Hungarian Dance No. 1",

Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra (1113). "The Substitute Parson",

Charles Sale (Comedian) "Where You and I Were Seventeen",

(22103). "June" Brought the Roses",

John McCormack (Tenor) (1080). "Invitation to the Waltz","

Alfred Cortet (Piano) (1201). "Rosamunde-Ballet Music", "Moment Musicale",

↑

Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra (1812). p.m-Weather Report and

London, June 19. Rome-A Government commis- | Time. sion estimates at 8,600,000 lire the "Rhapsody in Blue",

Jesse Crawford (Organ) (22843).. "Mighty Lak a Rose", "Just Keepin' On",

Faul Robeson (Bass) (22305). Dr. Harold Darke

"Fantasia"

Several Chinese police officers, who The bonds will be In three Clayton, Jackson and Durante, cost of preventing any further in were called. shouted out to the denominations namely: P1,000, who

were Broadway favourites, clination of the leaning tower of boatmen to return, which they did. P500 and P100 each, and will particularly among after-theatre Pisa.. On landing, the accused made a amount to P1,000,000. The bank club devotees, for several years, dash for liberty, but, was arrested will pay an interest of 6 per cent. have at last been signed for a movit recommended, such as the build- It is of opinion that the measure per annum and the money raised ing picture. The picture is "Road- ing of reinforced concrete round It was brought out at the trial will be loaned for long term agricul house Nights," and it comes to the the foundations, will preserve the Gems from "Follow

(Organ) (25947). that the prisoner was a drug ad-tural purposes.

Central Theatre to-morrowW. Oficials of the bank announced this film, which was written by Benturies, but suggests other pre- Ia tower from danger for "many con- diet, in the habit of taking morphia

Gems from "Hold Everything",

Victor Light Opera Group & internally through the mouth, but that the bonds will be Hecht, this inimitable trio of song cautions are necessary to prevent

(25970). showed no

Bigus of any mental placed on the market on July 15 and dance comics display clearly collapse while the work

9.30 p.m.-AT on the

"Old Time" derangement.

This is the first issue of the insti- why they have made such a great foundations is proceeding.

Dance Programme, Morphia Maniać.

tution.-Philippines Herald.

success on the great white way. Earlier this month there was

Extra, Woltz. "Sernunde" (Drige). Interesting evidence was given

1. Foxtrot. "The More We Are They sing three of their own songs considerable anxiety lest the tower Together." regarding the nature of morphia

in the production, which is a should topple over when, in the maniacs. A doctor told the Court

comedy thriller and Jimmy course of delicate and dangerous that they never spoke the truth, eventually become mentally un Durante, their leader, shows why reconstruction work, one of the old were debauched and were of an sound. Continued deprivation of he has earned for himself the title fragile columns in the upper part Immoral disposition. Dr. McKins- the drug would incite the person to of "the Charlie Chaplin, of the of the structure was carefully try then stated that such persons murder, steal or commit any other talking screen."

rested out and a new support were inveterate liars, and, when crime to procure the drug, "Roadhouse Nights" was produc worked into positión. deprived of the drug, would show a At the conclusion of the trial, the fed at the Astoria, II. studio of the This was part of extensive rein tendency to hyperexcitability and plea of insanity put up by the de- Paramount company. Because of forcement operations involving the loes of mental control. He did not fence, was rejected by the Court, the fact that most of the principals replacement of faulty columns and find any homicidal tendency in the which found that the crime, accord- were engaged at the time in Broad an elaborato underground system of accused during his observation of ing to the evidence, was carefully way entertainments which kept drainage. the prisoner.

planned and premeditated as avid them busy in the afternoons and The leaning tower of Piss Is one Dr. W. B. Billinghurst, who was enced by the fact that a knife which evenings, the camera and "mike" of the famous campaniles, or bell next called, sald he had considerable prisoner had previously bought, was recording of "Roadhouse Nights" tovers, of mediaeval Italy. experience with persons suffering | found near the scene of the crime, took place in the morning hours," k -from deprivation of morphin. He [Kopoulos, at the time of his Hobart Henley, who gained re

enid there would be and their mental, state, os

supply of the dru

the supply, work.

would set in hd

In trial was a thick set man with a now long and flowing black beard. It

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It Must Be You.

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"What Is This Thing Called Love" "Romance."

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