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NOTICES TO CONSIGNEES

AMERICAN AND "MANCHURIAN LINE.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

TROM NEW YORK.

HE Steamship

"CITY OF NEWCASTLE” haying arrived, Consignees of Cargo are Informed, last all Chode. are being aided their risk into the Hasardous indior extra hamrdous Godowns of Holts Wharf, Kowloon, whence delivery may be obtained

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER -17TH, 1919.

ARMED BANDITS. IN MOTQB|| AMMUNITION IN CUBICLES

CAR.

MUNEY-CHANGER'S SHOP RAIDED ONE MAN KILLED; SEVEN PERSONS

INJURED.

THREN' ROBBERS, ARRESTED..

A most daring robbery was perpetrated in the heart of the City of Victoria, yesterday, afternoon, when six bandits, armed to the teeth, raided a money changer's shop, No. 40, Des Voeux Road, stole $4,000 in money, and in attempting

ÖHINESE WOMAN FINED" $1,000.

Resulting from the discovery of four brand new revolvers and 900 rounds of ammunition in a house in Des Voeux Road, two Chinese women and a boy were charged at the Magistracy, yesterday why unlawful possession.

Mr. E. B. Potter appeared "for" one woman and the boy and Mr. C. H. Lyson for the other woman..

Sergeant Lannigan said that, on the morning of November slit., he and two

SORT.

HOCKEY.

HONGKONG EC., 1 », HONGKONG-

**USINGAPORE R.G.A., D. Playing ten men, the Hongkong H.C. did very well in defeating the Hongkong- Singapore B.GA. hockey team at Happy Valley yesterday. The Club were not an strong as they might have been, tha Bragas, Wood and Brand being note worthy absentees. E. L Sim made his first appearance this season, and proved versant with the finer points of the game, J. P. Jones, who was also making bis initial appearance, added to the defence. He is an improvement on Fierey. The

the ordinary. Their forward, lacked efficient combination and the outside right was lamentably slow. The game

"No" Chaim will be admitted, after the Gooda to escape in a motor-car shot at and Chinese.. dotectives raided the boum to be a clever forward, thoroughly con.]

Revelati the Godown, and all Goods,

delivered after the 37th November will be subject to rent.

All Claims against the Stemmer must be presented to the Undersigned on or before the ober, 1919, or they will not be

wounded two Chinese detectives and about four passers-by, one of whom subs quently succumbed to his injuries. Two of the robbers were wounded in the

Three revolvers were found in the first cubicle occupied by Mr. Potter's two clients. Another revolver and 800 rounds of ammunition were concealed under

a chafed and damaged. Goods/exchange of shots and were arrested, while neath a stack of wood opposite the soldiers' eleven were not anything out of

No Fire Insurance has been affected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by

THE BANK LINE, ETD

Genersi Agent, Hongkong, November 93rd. 1919

(1562:

INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION CO. LTD.

ars to be left in the Godowns here they a third, who sought refuge in a tea-shop, will be examined on any TUESDAYS & FRIDAYS was followed by Sergeant Clark and between the hours of 10.45. and Nou, arrested after a long struggle. This man within the free storage period.

shot at his pursuer, but, fortunately, the bullet only

grazed the Sergeant's thigh. THE ATTACK ON THE SKUP. The details of the incident savour inuch of the "Deadwood Dick" type of cinema story. For the first time in the annals of local crime a water-car was used. It appears that at about 1.45 p.m. motor ear No. 261, belonging to the Star Garage, was travelling along Queen's Road, with out any passengers, when it was stopped by a Chinese of medium stature, who. engaged it. He and five others, who looked like ordinary. Chinese of the better class, got into the car and directed the chauffeur to drive, to No. 409, Des Vœux Road West, a money changer's establish

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. FROM CALCUTTA, PENANG AND SINGAPORE.

THE Steamship

"CHAKSANG"

Shaving arrived from above ports, Condenses of Cargo by her are hereby informed than all Goods are being landed at their risk into the bazardous and/or extra hazardons Godownsment. of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company Limited, hence, and/or from the wharves, delivery may be obtained.

cubicle, while a further 100 rounds of am munition wara discovered in an unoce pied cubicle. Nothing incriminating was found in the cubicle occupied by Mr. E, Lyson's client.

Cross-examined by Mr. Potter, witnem said that three of the revolvera were found underneath a bed. They were not concealed in any WBY:

In reply to Mr. Lyson, witness stated that he arrested the second woman be cause she was found on the premises. If he had let her go, the other two accused might have blamed ber" for the offence.

Mr. Potter contended that there was no evidence against the boy, except that be, also, was found on the premises. The first woman claimed the ammunition

Sergeant, Lannigan replied that the boy had made a statement that the amma

On arrival, the robbers got out,tion was given to him by a man- walked into the shop, and immediately opened fire on the inmates, none of whom,

Mr. Potter maintained that when the ammunition was found it was not in the

spoilt by the uneven nature of the ground. It was obvious that both sides could have played better hockey on truer ground. A feature of the game was the very conscientious refereeing, scarcely an off-side passing undetected.

Goods not cleared by Nov. 19th, will bebowever, was hurt. The robbers quickly youth's possession. The cubicle was rent- Neither set of forwards was conspicuous

The soldiers: assumed the aggressive front the bully-off, and for a few minates the ball remained in Club territory. The combination of their forwards was Dot quite good enough to beat Hickling and Baliton at back onto a goal. seemed likely but the ball want just wide of the gral post. When the Club rushed soun after, they looked more like scoring. Evans, dim and Mackenzie, working hard, managed to take the ball' near the soldiers' goal and several exciting melees took place. Once it seemed as if Evans and dodgson had the goal at their mercy, but they missed their respective shots. In spite of the fact that the Club were only playing ten met, the game was very even during the reminder of this half. for clever play, the Club front line being ed by the woman who is his mother.. of course disorganised by the fact that Mr. Hutchison stated that, as there was they were playing a man short. The no evidence against Mr. Lyson's client backs on both sides, played very well, especially the soldiers' pair who were call. he would discharge her. As regardsed upon to save their side more than the the youth, the only evidence was that he opponents. Whenever the soldiers' for. wards rushed, they found Railton and was found in the cubicle, which he did Pickling more than a match for them. not own. He, too, must be discharged. There was one very exciting minute in There was no doubt that somebody was the soldiers goal mouth just before the dealing in arms.

He fined the other interval, when Edmonds all but scored. woman 81,000, with the alternative of aur The spisers, defence bungked up in front of their goal, and the pressure was reliev months' hard labour,

Ed. The interval came with neither side baving scored.

subject to rent.

AI broken, shafed, and damaged packages

to

be left in the Godown, her will be examined. Claims against the steamer must be presented within 10 days of arrival, otherwise they will not be

recognized.

No Fire Insurance will be affected by us in

Bill of Lading will be countersigned by JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., LTD.,

General Managera. Hongkong, November 14th, 1919. (1563.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNBT B. OCEAN STEAM SHIP COMPANY, LTD,

AND

-CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGATION

13 *** COMPANY, LID

ONSIGNEES per Company's Steamer *.KNIGHT TEXFLAR”

seized the money-box, which contained about 84,000, and ran out of the place.

POLICE TAKE UP THE CHASE..

As soon as the robbers left the premises police-whistles were blown, and an Indian constable, who was patrolling the district, hastened to the spot in time to see the robbers re-enter the car. The constable immediately opened fire, which was re turned by the fugitives. By this time telephone messages had been sent to every Police station in the island, and a large pose of constables-Europeans, Indians and Chinese-under command of Mr. CG. Perduc, A.S. P. and Chief Inspector Kerr immediately progreded to Kennedy Town..

The robbers threatened to shoot the chauffeur if he did not put on speed and,

THE CLAUSTECE'S STORY. The Police traced the car in which the robbers travelled and examined it. There were several mar in the hood where

who was examined, stated that the men bullets had penetrated The chauffeur, were all dressed in black." One of them

The soldiers had the better of the game for the first few minutes of the second half and gave the Club defence an un- Table time.” They all bat scored off which followed the bally-off. saved the situation with a fine shot. The Club forwards then seemed to

dribbling, once gave Mckenzied just improve, and made very strenuous efforts to score. Bim, after a pretty bit of chance, but the

atter was tackled

are hereby notified that the Cargo: will be followed by several policemen, who were engaged his car, in Queen's Boad, and intime by Dale. Then Edmonds go discharged into Holt's Wharf, Kowlookeeping up a fusilade, the Car turned into where it will lie at Consignee's risk. The Cargo will be ready for delivery from Belchers. Street and up to Collinson Godown on and after Nov. 24th.

Optional argo will be landed, unless notice Road, near the searchlights. For a time has been given to steamer's arrival" the Police lost sight of the men, when

All brofen,

chafed, and damaged goods are suddenly sbots were heard in the direction vävolvers. The men entered a shop, and little later, the Club scored their first to be left in the Godown, where they will be examined on any Tuesdays, and Fridays of Kennedy Town

between

-down”

possible chance and ran as far as the goal- when the party got into it they ordered keeper, who saved: The next mad to be him to drive to Des Voeux Road One comply the whole length of the field was Evans, who once ran man remained, in the car while the others and was only stopped at the goal-mouth alighted. He did, not see any sign of the custodian blocking the way. A goal. Sim dribbled the ball and gave it to Mackenzie. The

latter centred in the nick of time to Evans who made no mis-

The robbers, it

a few minutes later he beard sounds of hours of 10.45 Lith. and Noon appears, stopped the car in Collinean, fring. He then saw a crowd of people

period within the free admitted after the, Good Road and dispersed in different" direo running in the direction of the car. He like with his shot. The Club followed up i

tions

No claim will be

lefs the steamer's Godown and all

undelivered after Deo.

goods subject to rent

will bes

· Irt

All Claims against the Steamer must be presented to the undersigned on or before Dec. 15th, or they will not be recognised.

No Fire Insurance vil be effected.

BUTTERFIELD & BWIRE

Agents Hongkong, November 24th, 1919. [1566

STRUTHERS & DIXON, (IND) NOTICE TO CONSIGNEEB.

FROM SKATELE.

THE Steamship

"ELKHORN.

ARREST OF TWO ME,

Once-a

this success with another fine goal. Sim attempted to leave the car and run away took the bald all by himself almost ball missed his akat but A large crowd of people had collected but the man who had remained in it weird from

finding the ball still at his feet. tipped and a systematic search of the thoroughed him by the legs and threatened to kill it to Evans who found the net. The Club. fares in Kennedy Town was being carried him. The other men then re-entered the remained on the aggressive and Sim came out when one of the fugitives was noticed car and, levelling revolvers at him, order into the limelight for some clever play. shot from him from close quartere making off in the direction of the Tunged him to drive at full speed. He went was ficked out by the goal-keeper.

made some fierce Wab mortuary. Some Indina constables along the Prays and into Salt-fish Lane, soldiers forwards

attacks in the last few minutes af, the and a few Chinese detectives gave chase, the robbers in the meantime firing several game, but they were unable to score and in A win for the Club and the man, turning round, shot at rounds. When Belcher's Street was the game ended

reached the men ordered him to stop by 2 goals to two detectives, wounding them in the leg They got out of the car and ran in the collectively. Hackett, who kept goal, The Club plexed well, individually and and arm respectively. A shot" from an Indian constable wounded the robber in direction of Kennedy Town, firing all the must learn to kick the ball more instead the leg and he collapsed, He was way. An Indian constable was the first of endeavouring to hit it. Railton has a to commence shooting at the robbers tendency to keep the ball too long instead

Hickling and immediately arrested, and on his person was

the scared that he was unable to of getting rid of it

three halves, Jones, Mitchell and Martin, Sim and Evans were Were very sound. the most conspicuous forwards, but the A Chinese detective was overheard tell others also worked hard. The soldiera ing another detective that he followed & backs pat up a very stubborn defence, but robber right into Victoria Road. He the best man on their side was the centre was on the point of seizing the man when half, who did his level best in assisting the latter turned round and pointed two both the offence and the defence. revolvers at him. The detective, being unarmed at the time, was unable to pre vent the robber from getting away. The man escaped in the direction of the hill- side.

CHINESE 'DETECTIVE'S STORY.

a quantity of bank notes was discovered. identify them.

Another robber was arrested a tow having arrived from Seattle via parts, on November 24th, 1918, Consignees are bereby minutes later after being shot in the notified that their Cargo is being landed as their rak into the Eazardous and/or Retia band by Detective-Sergeant Field. On Hazardous Godowns of the Hongtong and him, also, were found several bank notes Kowloon Wharf and Godown Lidsmounting to $80. As a result of the Kowloon, and stored at Consigneed risk

of Cargo must produce an interchange of shots, four onlookers were Consign signed by the Superintendent Import

betare Bis injured. They were removed to hospital. of Import & Exports, Hongkong, of Lading will be countersigned.

All broken, chafed and damaged Cargo is

in the Godowns where it will atmined at 10 ale od December 1st, 1919

to

ر

subject to rent.

NARROW ESCAPE OF BERGEANT CLARE.

Sergeant Clark, noticing an armed man running in the direction of Smithfield

by the Company's, Barreyors, Mestis Carini-Street, gave chase. The robber Bred at

must be presented within

the Bergeant, who returned it. The man, thirty days of the steamer arrival here finding his escape likely to be cut o after which they cannot be recognized Claims will be recognized-after, the Goods entered the Tsui Yuk Chuk restaurant have left the Goriowas, and Cargo vodeitserad, and ran up the staircase, followed by the on and After December 1st, 1919, wie Bergeant. On the staircase he turned No Fire Insurance whatever will be and fired at his parsuer, the bullet gras effected

Consignees are requested to mat in theiring the Bergeant's right thigh. -Bergeant Bill of Lading for countersignature in Clark grappled with his assailant, and, mediately.

after a severe struggle, overpowered him, STRUTHERS & DIZON, INC

Agent

with the assistance of two constables who Lat. Four Fowell Billding,

attracted to 21, Des Vaux Boid, Cl"

of firearms. This prisoner proved to be Hongkong, November 24th, 1912. [1576

the leader of the gang

WAI KEE

FLAG AND BAILMAKER. No. 118, Des Yeux Road Central,

Bed Top Floor, HONGKONGS PázmPhones - No. 1833.

CRICKET,

CIVIL SERVICE 2.-XI. v. QUEEN'S COLLEGE.

Beveral cartridges, empty and loaded,

In this match, to be played on the Civil were discovered in the ear, the Polide believe the men discharged the empty Service ground on Saturday, commencing cartridges and re-loaded their revolvers 2: p.m. the Civil Service team will con- in the car. The bullets were of different sist of W Hill (capt), 8. N. Piercy, B. T calibres, some very deadly. Inspector Taylor, E. Broon, S. E. Alderman, E. Macdonald, of West Point, and his band Strange, R. Bearne. E. W. Sandford. of men, assisted, by reinforcements from EO Fincher, G. P. Knight and D.

Hamer other stations, scoured the hills for hours. von Reserve: G. H. Haskett and 8. That the robbers were s desperate gang is evident from the food daylight hand mitted, the offence in broad daylight? were fully prepared for all emergencies.

OPIUM CAFES.

Archinese

Later information states that none of DRUG FOR MEDICINAL PURPOSES the other three robbers) was arrest although the Police searched till-late the evening. Of the 84,000 stolen 12,000 report b

Police-sergeant Field was also thot

the robbers, but was missed Two believed to have been shot at the robbers in the money changer op, but in falte are unable to state

correct or not, A Chinese detective who

was charged at the Magi stray yesterday, with being in unlawful Police of a of liquid opiam

Defendant stated that he came to the Colony from Amoy and was on his way Singapore He intended using the drag for medicinal purposes. 1:26. Hutchison fined defendant $500.

HRAECIELENG' VIIE HILLS,

Three at the other robbers made good

their escape in the direction of the hila definitely at the moment whether that 141A woman was leaving for Canton when

by the side of Victoria Road, and detachment of fifty policemen was sent to search for them. No information has been received of any further arrests,

The injured men were all removed to the Government Civil Hospital.

(Continued at Jove of sest corama.)"

was shot in the stomach, is reported to she was arched and come opium Wa be in a hopeless condition. Preparations found underneath her jacket. She was were made last night to take his dying charged, yesterday, when she said that k depotitions. The two wounded robbers man engaged her to convey the drum Are believed to have come to the Colony the conson Boed defendant $20. from Ban Tak quite rebently.

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