1935-11-27 — Page 13

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS,

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 1935.

CHINESE WOMAN SUES LADY GEORGIANA Precautions Against Gas

EUROPEAN FOR

SLANDER

Mr. MacPartland In Alleged Assault Incident

An altercation between a partner of Jimmy's Kitchen and the wite of an expartner of the same concern at 42/48 Lockhart Road, the premises of the restaurant on October 3, when the latter tried to obtain wages for a dismissed servant, resulted in stander action heard before the Pulsar Judge, Mr. Justice R. E. Lindsell at the Summary Court yesterday.

The plaintiff, Mrs. Yuet Ming Hammann, represented by Mr. W. A. Mackinlay, is suing Mr. James MacPartland for $1,000, who

Mr. A, el Areu Ul. is represented by The plotmuff alleged that she; us assalted by the defendant on krobert beckhart Road She as kicked on the left thigh and as struck with a fist on the right m and ueck. At the time of the Saul, the plaintiff was pregnant. be defendant was alleged to have

led her a prostitute.

As far as I can remember, I have not seen her since that day.

consequence of the assault,

e plain suffered from shock hd provis pain which was likely

cause a miscarriage, and in con- quence of the said verbal pub- ation the plaintiff was greatly tured in her credit and reputa-

n.

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Opening his case, Mr. Mackinlay the claim was for d that mages for assault and slander. e facts were these: Mr. Ham- ann was at one time a partner Jimmy's Kitchen at Nos. 42/48 ckhart Road ground floors. The per partner being Mr. Karlstrop. d.uri December 5 this year," Mr. mmann seld out to the defen- , Mr. MacPartland. On Octo- female servant, Ng Kam was dismissed by the defen- This s ryant was employed

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the firm as a wash amah. The wah went to the plaintiff who. With the servant. went to see the www.endant. Herg at No. 42, shs

Hured of the defendant, and as was on her way to No. 46, the endant cum out of No. 48, and the panry No. 46 defendant ulted the plalhr'ff and used words complained of. The de- lant first of all threatened her then poured a bucket of wa- over her. Then police whistles b'own, and plaintiff went to 2 Poll: Station and made a plaint. A European Sergeant sent to the address, and there defendant as much as ad- ed the facts.

MEDICAL EVIDENCE

E W. Kirk, giving medical ence, bore out the injuries tioned on the summons. There

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bruises, and superficial scrat- on the face, arm and thigh. e was a big scratch on the surface of the right forearm, s. Hammann showed signs of 3 pregnant which, according the doctor's observations, waa three months. The plaintiff iod of pain internally on tight side and on her breast. ene was prescribed for her h. che doctor hoped, would en: a miscarriage. The ex- Look place at the or's offee on October 3 at 5 Witness further stated that injuries were consistent of g been inflicted with the and nalla of another person. ISCARRIAGE AVERTED

55-examined by Mr. Areull, sated, that the bruises consistent with a person try

get away from a person's In other words trying to away from a hold.

Arcull:AS regards the es on the outer surface of the high, would it not be con- of her knocking against a or table, Kirk:--Yes,

id you say, doctor, how long she saw you, for the bruises

e bern inflicted?

Mn 24 hours.

say you found the woman pregnant. How long would y?.

tle more than 3 months.

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a fact, doctor, that it is for a woman to have a mis- je before the three months

an after. is-true

you examine her in any way she had a miscarriage or 6 have a miscarriage?

de, the usual examination here was no imminent signs kelihood of a miscarriage for the complain of the

bain

In answer to His-Lordship's question, Dr. Kirk said that all danger of a miscarriage was past and nothing has happened since that day.

PLAINTIFF'S STORY

Mrs. Yuet Ming Hammann in the witness box said that she had known the defendant for only about a year, ever since her 'hus- band carried on the business in Jimmy's Kitchen. Prior to the in- èdent she had no trouble with the defendant at all

On October 3 she received a visit from the amah, Ng Kam Mel, and In consequence of that visit she went to Jimmy's Kitchen to see the defendant. Defendant was at the

pantry of No. 46 Lockhart Road and at once said to her "You go

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The engagement of Lady Geor- giana Curzón, only daughter of Bart and Countess Howe,

to Lt, Home Kidston, RN., has been announced. She is 25 years of age. Lt. Kidston, who is also 25, is the youngest son of the late Capt. Glen Kidston and brother of Cmdr. Glen Kidaton, the racing motorist, whó was killed

in an aeroplane crash in South Africa in

1931

Last month Lt. Kidston made a dramatic journey by car, ship "and aeroplane from New Zealand

to England in order to keep → birthday at home. On that an ntversary under his father's wid he gained control of the property left to him. His mother, after her husband's death. married in 1916 Cmdr. Sir Walter Windham

NEXT YEAR'S DERBY

FAVOURITE

(Special Air Mail Service)

London, Nov, 6.

When the Aga Khan won the Derby this year with Bahram, it was said that he had something just as good for next year,

The colt was Bala Hissar, by the famous Blandford, stre of Bahram, out of Voleuse, dam of Theft.

Attacks

(Continued from Fage 7)

So, remember the Scotsmen and during a gas attack shoot it rather don't be impetuous or panicky than let it enter the house and en- when going to a refuge.

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danger the lives of the whole of your family. It will quite probably tard and. If it sleeps in the house, have walked through liquid-mus- you will stand a good chance of waking up in the morning dead.

CONSERVE THE OXYGEN There's a perfectly good reason for this warning. The average re ruge wil contain enough air for people to remain inside for about twelve hours. and, if you go down panting and out of breath, the

ONE CAN-VISUALIZE oxygen will not last nearly so long. thing to assist he must

Each householder can do some- To which I must add that once mind that wives and children änd bear in inside, you should also quiet and not talk, neither must inarm or crippled occupants of remain helpless babies elderly servants, naked lights be

Conserve their houses can be protected at the oxygen by every means

possible home by the simple means. I have

used.

with the

Talking of these refuges I pur- posely ommitted to say which floor would be preferable. I had a most interesting conversation writer of certain newspaper art- cles who advocates the ground floor, or the basement as the most suitable,

level, shall we for a refuge. His reasons were, (1) say, that people would not be made more breathless running down steps or along the level to the re- fuge room, thereby using a mini- mum of oxygen on arrival, (2) there would be more protection

same are (1)

people by extinguishing lights indicated, and he can protect other which are visible from outside the house when instructed to do so by the authorities.

to thank the speaker, for the very Major C. M. Manners then rose. interesting and

instructive talk

could fully realise what might they had just listened to. One happen to Hong Kong, when one

took into consideration the

Base

with which aeroplanes could reach the Colony.

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This talk was timely, for it was easy to visualise the population

from high explosive bombs or pro-running around in circles, as he jectiles and (3) there would be a greater feeling of security lessen-

(the speaker) felt sure that 90 per ing thereby the possibility of panic. cent, of the people had not the My reasons for suggesting the foggiest idea of what to do in the first or second floor (stil of a event of gas attack. The services. high storied building), assuming so he understood, have had lec- that the gas tightness or other tures on this subject, and are even vise remains the

drilled in case of eventualities. that as a warfare gas is heavier But the ordinary civilian have had Bala Hissar was late in coming than air it will remain tow and no knowledge, except very super- out. He did not appear until the the lower floors will be more liable acially. First October Meeting. when het penetration than the upper tures to the naval personnel, but Commander White had given lec-

(2) that high might burst anywhere and (3) this talk had been very instructive that the higher stories clear of poisonous gas long beforstunity most people have had to the lower.

date, to get some idea of gas, had The refuges should be in charge been culled from newspaper art!- of a superintendant who will con- trol the numbers entering: keep Before the gathering dispersed. the occupants quiet: see they don't Professor Foster said that he had smoke: serve out books and play-great pleasure in welcoming back ing cards and so

Bir Shou-son Chow, and extended on to amuse

his heartiest congratulations on them. Refuges should also con-

away, you

........." She

was beaten. But yesterday he won then went back to No. 44 and de-in very promising style. fendant took a bucket of water He has also won over the critics, and poured it over her. Defen- who are now singing his praises. dani then raised his foot to kick Moreover, he has gone up to the her and as she was pregnant she top in the betting, and at 8 to 1 warded it off with her thigh. An is now equal favourite with Abier

for next year's Derby.

other blow with defendant's fist was also warded off by her with her right hand. Plaintiff then | ---- cried and defendant seized, her by the throat and the amah blew a

police whistle and two policemen саме along. Subsequently she went to the police station. At the time when the defendant uttered those insulting words, Mr. Karis- trop was the only European there. HUSBAND A FORMER PARTNER

Mr. Arculli in his cross-examina- tian elicited the fact from her that prior to Mr. MacPartland's entry into the business, It was carried on by her husband and Mr. Karistrop and that it was in Do- cember 5, 1935 that her husband was bought out by the defendant. Mr. Arcull-Do you know per- sonaily of the arrangements as to by Mr. Mac- the taking over Partland?

Witness: I don't know myself. Have you never inquired from your husband or Mr. Karlstrop?

No, it is not my business.

Do you this month know that Mr. MacPartland is, not liable for any debt incurred before he came

into the business?

Yes, I know this.

This amah, Ng Kam Mel, do you know that on Oct. 2 she let Jimmy's Kitchen, and demanded a full month's pay from Mr. Mac-" Partland?

Yes, I do know, she demanded her wages for September and six days in October..

When did the amah first com- plain?

On October 3 at 1 p.m.

Now, in other words, you were. trying to get Mr. MacPartland to pay these few days' wages on your part?

The servant approached me and asked me to get her pay. I tried to get $10 for her wages from September 6 to October 6. It was not for the few days.

Did you know that time Mr. Mac- Partland offered her. $8?"

Yes, I knew of that.

And did you know that the wo- man had been twice to the Police Station before she saw you?

Yes,

man

And did you know, that the wo

was offered $8 at Jimmy's Kitchen and also by the Inspector

at the Station?

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Did you see anybody else other than Mr. Macra about the

pay?

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This debt was owing by the Jimmyjs Kitchen and 111. Karls- trop was also a partner. Why did you not ask him also..

Her answer was that Mr. Karls- trop was elected from the pre- misen, yeah ye

I put it to you Mrs. HamTUNK AZUN

you since examined her that Mr. Karisirop :

was not turned

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LOOKING FOR TROUBLE

fectants.

explosive shells

will be

to his listeners. The only oppor-

cles.

Those introduced during the course of party included: Messrs. E. 8. K. Eo Tong, W Harmston, and C. de Salle Robertson.

Further cross-examined by Mr.tain water for drinking purposes the latter's return to good health Arculli witness denied that she and sanitary buckets with disin- went to Jimmy's Kitchen on the day, in question with the purpose" of looking for trouble and that since September 5 the amah did not work for her. Witness further affirmed her statement that the words were used and that the trou- ble was not caused by the noise she created with the amab.

Did he say to you at No. 44 that the amah had been to the Police Station and asked you to get out, or else he would get the Police? No, he did not say such words. And I put it to you when he mentioned about the Police Station you got held of his shirt.

After he had assaulted me,

A REFUGE IN YOUR HOME ̃ ̈- But please bear in mind that you should make a gas refuge in your own home. A roomi on the ground floor in the average type ct dwelling house, on the opposite side to that of the prevailing wind, spare newspapers in the house for plugging up cracks in the window frames, floors and 'doors, for stop- ping up ventilators, slugging up chimneys (with the fire out) a plentiful supply of items which will am175C and keep the gc-. cupants qulet, and food and water in air tight containers and no nak- the ed lights. Finally, under heading of colective protection is

I put it to you that defendant the darkening of every house im-

never struck you,

Why not? He struck me" and warning. This is the most import- mediately upon receipt of the there were witnesses to it.

you?

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ant of all as it darkers out "the

I put it to you he never kicked neighbourhood and it is definitely the surest protection from attack. The house with one single fight showing may be the cause of the- loss of many non-combatant Ilves.

My amah saw him kick me and se did Mr. Karlstrop.

Now defendant says he did pour some water over you to break you away from the hold?

He poured water over me first before he assaulted me.

INDIVIDUAL PROTECTION Individual protection, that is protection of the respiratory sys- tem etc., is given by the respira- Because he could not break your tor which is designed only to pro- hold. I put it to you that detect the eyes and lungs from the fendant never used such words as effects of poisonous gases, and complained of7

such, generally speaking will be Witness replied in the affirma-worn, apart from the fighting ser- tive saying that there was a wit-vices, by what will be known as the ness who heard it.

essential services those people who At this juncture His Lordship will be employed in possible gass- said he did not see how the claimed areas or on gassed or injured ant could substantiate her claim people. Police who direct people on the evidence given. There was ta refuges and control. traffic, nur- nothing anywhere to suggest that ses and first aid parties who pre- she was a prostitute. Mr. Mackin- pare contaminated casualties for lay replied that they have sum attention by the doctors, messen- the evidence of Mr. Karlstrop and gers who might be required & Police Officer to call to back up through possible interruption of the claim of slander.

the telephone system, and lastly. the decontamination parties who g out after an attack to prepare Ng Kam Mei, the amah stated safe passages for people returning that she was formerly employed to their homes after release from by Jimmy's Kitchen as a wash their refuges by the superinten- amah. She left because the de-dant.

AMAH'S VERSION

fendant had engaged another one. And lastly I warn you that there On October 3 she was dismissed turks the ever present danger of and was paid no wages. She ap- spreading contamination by con- poached the plaintif and they tact with liquid gas. If splashed went to the place together. Plain- with liquid, the wisest thing to do

was pushed away and from is to take off every stitch of cloth somewhere a bucket of water was ing and carry it between anger obtained and poured over the and thumb to the nearest decon- Plaintiff. Plaintiff' got hold of de- tammation tation but, if imme- fendant's wrist and was struck, diate action is taken, the removal of outer clothing should sutics. Cross-examined by Mr. Arcull You then take it to the decanta- witness admitted that sho

Was mination station get a receipt for offered #8 but did not receive it. It and you wil be supplied with She had been twice to the Police loan clothing. Station. She went alone to take

tion out a summons at the MagistracyThe spread of-cont

made poss for $10 wages but nothing about the most an aisanit was mentioned. At this cats.

adjourned till but

e is likely to have a mis-out Bent: 18, It put it to you it stage bearing

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