1940-07-09 — Page 5

HONGKONG DAILY PRESS

GENERAL

MAN TELLS OF STRANGE ROUND THE POLICE COURTS

DESIRE TO

ATTACK

Contemplated Suicide Then Victim Crossed His Path

Committal proceedings on a charge of wounding with Intent to do grievous bodily harm were commenced before Mr. Q. A. A. Macfadyen at Kowloon Court yesterday against Yuen Kit-hang, 38. It is alleged a man named that defendant, on the sight of April 10, attacked Wong Slu-wah, partner in a water pump business, with an axe, strik- ing him twice on the head.

AT CENTRAL

KIDNAPPING ALLEGED

AT KOWLOON

COOLIE. BITTEN Remand of 48 hours was granted Summoned for having allowed when Cheung Fuk, allas Cheung Ka dog out without.muzzle or lead Ying-hing, alias Cheung Fef-fel, in the street on June 14, H. Cooke, 22, unemployed actor, and Cheung of No. 45, Waterloo Road, was cau- Pui, alias Cheung Kwong. 23, un-tioned against a repetition of the employed dockyard coolie, appear-offence by Mr. Himsworth. He «ed before Mr. H. G. Sheldon yes-was ordered also to pay 'compen- terday on a charge of kidnapping. sation of $5 to a coolle who was

bitten by the dog.

When questioned after his arrest at the police station, defendant made a long statement, Det.-Sgt. MacPherson, prosecuting, said yes- terday, wherein he claimed that on the night of April 16 he was feel- ing very strange and a desire had come upon him to strike someone,"

He picked up an axe, haring de dants was told on by his brother, Defendant, who was endeavour- cided to go to some quiet" spot and commit suicide, but on his waying still to be accepted by the firin came across Wong Stu-wah, just as an employee, continued to stay after a mahpongg game and at- about the shop until some time in tacked him.

1938 when another incident had Opening the case, the prosecut- led to his brother suggesting to ing officer said that defendant and him to leave for the country.

ASKED TO LEAVE complainant were known to one

A cus- another. The latter was in part- The incident related to nership with defendant's brother, tomer who claimed he was pushed Yuen Kit-tsung. In a water-pump out of the shop by defendant who

Бегче him. refused to

When business.

Defendant's brother and com-spoken to defendant agreed to plainant shared rooms at No. so. leave for the country, but, it is al- Cheung Sha Wan Read, and de-leged, made a remark to the effect fendant, since 1938, had from me that this would not have been nec- to time associated with them.

cessary if it was not for Wong

TELEPHONE CALLS

In 1938, defendant asked that he de accepted as a partner in the business of complainant and his brother, but Wong Sio-wah had not agreed and he was, consequently. turned down.

Defendant, however, persisted in his endeavours to gain recognition in the business, and thus spent considerable time in the firm's office. There he accepted and an- swered telephone calls.

Síu-wah.

In March, this year, defendant On Apri: returned to Hongkong. 15, about midnight, as Wong Stu- wah was returning home from a mahjongg game, he was attacked

The defendants are alleged to have kidnapped a 12-year-old girl, Chan King-ho, of No, 23 Wanchal Road, second floor, on April 17, Det-Insp. W. N. Darkin prosecut- led.

EVACUŻE ROBBED Four months' hard labour was

COMMITTED TO HOUSE Fred William Weissenflub, 27, of San Francisco, was committed to the House of Detention, "when he appeared before Mr. Hlmsworth yesterday on a charge of atowing away on a President liner from

MO

Defendant. it was stated, was a another member of the crew of President liner and will be sent back by the ship when it calls again at Hongkong.

imposed on Wong Bal, 20, unem-Manila

Weissenfluh was charged also ployed, when he pleaded guilty before Mr. Sheldon to matching awith having entered the Colony

evacuee, Mrs. without a valid passport, handbag from an Benito Moras, on Saturday mora- 500 ing. In the handbag was pesos, part of her savings.

Det.-Sgt. J. R. Sykes, prosecut ins. stated that the complainant was walking along Queen's Road when defendant came

snatched Central from behind and nandbar.

The incident occurred near the Central Market and was witnessed by Indian Police Reservist R288, Nur Khan, who, after a long chase. arrested defendant.

the

ROBBERY CHARGE :

ALLEGED COAL THEFT Chan Chiu-chung. 30, private watchman, employed by the Yew Hop Coal Yard, was remanded three days in custody when he appeared yesterday before Mr. E af 20 tons of coal from the Yard Himsworth on a charge of larceny

on Saturday.

NOT SUFFICIENT EVIDENCE

Three men. Chan Ho, Man Pak and suffered two blows on his head, and Yuen Fu, appeared before Mr.

Committal proceedings again.st This happened as complainant

yesterday charged Lam Tsan, vegetable garden fokl, was mounting the stairs to his H. G. Sheldon at the Central

Magistracy

charge of manslaughter, quarters. and his shouts for help

at Kowloon in were discontinued attracted the attention of several, with robbing, with others not in on a

Jis family from the custody. Taang King of $230 of house who rushed out and arrested Chinese currency, $700 in Canton Court yesterday when Mr. Q. A. notes, three gold bangles, two A. Macfadyen discharged defen- datendant.

Complaints about the manner in which he answered telephone calls Several witness were heard yes- silver bangles, four gold Anger dant on the ground that there was began to come in to the firm, and terday, after which further bearrings and three pairs of gold ear-not sufficient as a result Wong Slu-wah protesteding was adjourned to this arter-rings. The robbery took place on again to his partner and defen-noon.

H.K. Tension Reflected In Shanghai

A.N.S. LECTURES

First Ald; Diocesan Girls School, Thursday at 5.30 p.m.

him.

TUESDAY, JULY 9, " 1940. —PAGE 5

LADIES & GENTLEMEN'S

FMTED SUIT OASES

FITTED WITH HAIRBRUSHES AND".

TOILET REQUISITE

FINE LEATHER

CASES.

KENTS MILITARY HAIRBRUSHES

OVAL OF SQUARE BACKS FINE ENGLISH BRISTLES. GOOD QUALITY LEATHER CASES,

BEASONABLY PRICED.

Silverware

Department

LANE • CRAWFORD • LTD.

of

The House of Quality & Service

Tel. 28151.

evidence against

The charge against Lam was April 22.

Following an outline of the case that on July 11 he killed Ng Lin, by Insp. R. Cunningham, the Arsta vegetable stall for, by hitting Chan Kam-him with his fist in the stomach. witness called was

deceased complained lau, wite, of Wong Sik-hung, re- siding at 205B, Des Voeux Road numbness in the stomach some time after the dispute during West, third floor.

which he received the blow, and later collapsed and died.

She said that on the day in All those members of the A.NS. who have not completed their lec-question she was in the kitchen tures and obtained First Aid or with her amah having some con-

must Home Nursing certificates

gee. About 2 pm, there was a attend the necessary lecture that knock on the door. She looked completes their preliminary train through the peep hole and saw a Ing.

man outside holding an earthen-

The

Mr. Hin-Shing Lo. defended

Lam.

15225252

THEFT OF RING B.W.O.F. Now

Sentence of three months' hard labour was passed by Mr. E. Him's-

$569,021.33

GOODS FOR FREE CHINA HELD UP Violent financial changes in Members who took their hos-ware pot. Shanghai are predicted by a Chipital training last year must now He said that he was looking for worth at Kowloon Court yesterday nese report, when banks reopen take a further short period of a man named Wong for whom he on Wong Kam, 35, a widow, charg-

"List of subscriptions received to today following a two-day half training in the hospital.

had some oysters from Kal Holed with larceny of a diamond ring yearly settlemen: holiday, says

Applicants must call at the The door was opened and the valued at $1,000, which was stolen date for credit of The British War the North China Daily News of

ANS. office Queen Mary Hospital, man entered. He said he would early on Friday morning from the Organisation Fund, July 2

between 10 and 11 am. on either wait for the pot and stood near Waterloo Road residence of Mr. and Branch:-

Saturday mornings, the door. Thursday or to make the necessary arrange- ments.

Uneasiness is said to be already prevailing in the Chinese circles in view of the situation in Hong- kong resulting from Japanese

operations milltary

organizations there.

and the

H.K. SITUATION

are

follows:

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CROWN LAND AUCTION

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"SAYS HE'S 124 YEARS OLD

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Hongkong

Previously Acknowledged £100, Mrs. G. Boulton. DEMANDED KEYS

The ring was subsequently "re- $588,592.21, Interest 336.41, C. Aus- Witness, in the meantime, had covered the following day after a tin 10, W. A Simpson 15, B. Further members of the Aux-isquatted down and was untying close watch had been kept by the Herschend 10, W. Hewitt 10, L exodus from the Colony, especial-ary Nursing Service who have the pot when first defendant police on all pawn shops. Defen- Garner 50, L. D. Pringle 10, D. J. now completed their 98 hours hos seized her by the shoulders and dant was arrested when she at Valentine 20, J. C. C. Matthews 20, ly those connected with Chinese pital training and have gained told her to be still. He then tempted to pawn the ring at a pawn Major P. R. H. Skrine 150, R. C. She Gairdner (Monthly) 16. Pay. Sub. their Proficiency certificate, are as opened the door and admitted shop in Mongkok district.

four or five other men.

claimed having picked it up from Li, W. R. L. Bowley, R.A.V.R. 2, GE, Cautherley (Monthly) 20, L Chinese reports agree that the Audrey Camlage, Frances Dodds,

One of these men had a re-the street.

M. Wylie (Monthly) 25, M. F. L situation in Hongkong is extreme-Helen Elliott. May Wood, Wong volver, which was loaded in two

Haymes (Monthly) 10, G. C. Wor- ly tense, it being asserted that wan Chan, Wong, Yeuk Yuc, Tuen chambers, while another was car-

rall (Monthly)" 60, G, Lyon-Mac- transportation of goods destined Hung Tan, Helen Lade, Hilda rying two bottles. They shut the

kenzie (Monthly) 100, Hon. Mr. C. "for the Interior of "ree China"

Lelper, Emily Mamon:

verandah and kitchen doors and

G. Alabaster (Monthly) 50, Miss has been completely stopped.

witness and the amah were tied

D'F. Barslem (Monthly) 10, J., C. Many foreign and Chinese goods

with pieces of wire and propped

An Indian, Sankaran, who gave Menhtnick (Monthly) 10. A. Mc- destined for Indo-China and other

up against the bed.

his age, as 124 years, was the com-Alpine (Monthly) 10, Mr. and Mrs. places through the Colony

First defendant then asked wit-plainant in a case in the Sings B. C. Tavadia (Monthly) 10, Miss awaiting disposal, causing con-

Two lots of Crown Land were ness for the key to the safe and pore fifth court in which a young K. M. Anderson (Monthly) 50, cern among Customs officials,

sold by public auction yesterday when witness said she did not indian, Muthusamy, was charged Miss J. W. Buckwell (Monthly) 50, Customs brokers and owners' «of-

afternoon. There was no bidding have it he pointed the revolver at with disposing of stolen property. E. F. Buttress (Monthly) 15, Miss the goods. It is reported that be-

New Kowloon Inland Lot No. her and demanded the keys to the

The property, which consisted of B. MA Bicheno (Monthly) 10, tween $7,000,000 and $8,000,000

situated 2803.

at Shamshulpo, drawers. Witness again stated a pair of gold earrings and a pair Anonymous " 3, Analysts Govern- worth of goods is stranded ไก

containing an area of about 6,020. that she did not have them.

of bracelets, was stated to have ment Laboratory (Monthly) - 87, | Hongkong.

was purchased at the upset price

The robbers then proceeded to belonged to the old man's wife, Anonymous 25 The Stan Union RISE IN PRICES

Insurance Bociety of Canton Ltd. Except for rice and coal, which of $6,020, by Mr. Wai Cheuk-fung. ransack the house, the search Subbamma,

Muthusamy was convicted and (June) 100.05, Anonymous 50, EL can still be obtained from Indoc/o Mr. A. FL Basto, Architect lasting for about 45 minutes

New Kowloon Lot No. 2803, Corroborative Evidence Was sentenced to three weeks igorous w. Pudney (July 25, 8. A. Kent China at increased prices, the

situated at Castle Peak Road. was given by Ave witnesses and hear-imprisonment: supply of other commodities has sold to Mr. Wong Yiu-tung, c/o ing was adjourned until today at been sq limited that their prices Mr. J. C. Clark, architect. The 3.45. p.m. have been doubled..

lot, containing an area of about The situation is said to be as-23,100 sq. ft., was sold at the upset gravated by those who have been

(price of $23,100. hoarding such goods against, a possible. shortage. Transportation of vegetables and pork from areas affected by military operations to the Colong has been rendered most difficult. All out-going ships: have been fully booked,

WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENTS

*

(Monthly) 10, Mrs. Panét (Month- He was further ordered to pay ly) 30, DR. H. Moore (Monthly) compensation of $38 to Bankaran 15, Bale of Stamps 8, M. Beraha 4 MONTHS FOR AMAH and his wife; or undergo another (Monthly) 50, E Joffe (Monthly) Charged with larceny of $81,70 two weeks' rigorous imprisonment. 10, John Moodle (July) 20. Trus- Hongkong currency, $65.80 Chinese Krishnasamy, another Indian, who tees, Victoria Jubliee Zoroastrian currency, one gold finger ring, two was charged with Muthusamy on Funds (Second Instalment) 300, pairs of imitation gold earrings the same count, was acquitted. A V. Hurt Davis (Monthly) 10. and a plece of silver Wong Yan, without his defence being called Quarry Bay Bewing Centre 81.10, 31, widow, was sentenced to two upon. He was represented by Mr. Hongkong Art Club 75, Hongkong The following forthcoming marmonths" hard labour when the app, M. Tampoe-Fallips

Artista Guild 25, Paintings sold riages were announced at the Bu-peared before Mr. Sheldon yester- JEWELLERY MISSING" from Joint Exhibition 125, Char- preme Court yesterday:-

day..

Subbamma stated that on March lotte B. Poole and James A. Poole Mr. Chu Yick-chiu, teacher, re- It was stated that the com-31 she went to her box and found 20, 8 E Edgar 5, The Staff of AIRPORT NEWS siding at No. 27. Fuk Wah Street, plainant, Mak Sap, 46, widow, and that her jewellery was missing. She Sanitary Dept. 11256, Royal Naval first floor, and Dr. (Miss) Koon the defendant shared dwellings at stated that she had bought the Working Party 14, Mrs. Helberg Wal-tak, of No 27. Fu Wah No. 428 Hennessy Road and on articles from a pawn-shop, Central Hospital for Service Sup- CLIPPERS HELD

Btreet, third floor.

Saturday the articles kept in a Two pawn-brokers in their ply Badge 1, Bale of stamps per UP AGAIN

Mr. Lie Lien-sing, of No. 23, basket under the bed, were found evidence stated that Muthusamy His Honour Bir A, D, A. MacGre was the person who called at theirgor 104, Mrs. F. M. Deacon Pan American Airways China Stone Nullah Lane, and Miss Bin to be missing

Following a report to the police shop to pawn the jewellery in (Monthly) 13. Hongkong Bowling Clipper, which was due to arrive Mui, residing at No. 7, Tai Wo

the articles were recovered in the question.

bench Alleys 26. Total $569,091.33.0 ( in Hongkong today, has been de-Street.

roof where they had been hidden. Muthusamy in his defence said; Det-9gt. V. M. Morrison prose-that the earrings and the bracelet to the pawn shops Krishnasamy, ented:

were given to him by Krishnasamy followed him. to be pawned

Krishnasamy, who was called as A Tientsin message states that Employment returns from 11,970 He stated that Krishnasamy had a witness for Muthusamy, denied show told him to pawn the article for all these allegations and said that many students and civilians have Canadian establishments The China Clipper will take off been arrested in Tientsin and else1,117,547 persons at work on May him, Krishnasamy toka box that he had never seen the Jewellery on the return trip to Manila on where in North China by the "Ja-1, 1940 Or the same date a year they were given to him by his before. He also said that he never beer bekwent with Kuthusamy to the Thursday morning sad the Call-panese during the past few days ago 11,607 firms reported 1,050.718 parenta

workers. fornia Clipper on Friday morning, says Central News,

layed again and will now arrive

at Kal Tak tomorrow afternoon.

The California Clipper, which

was scheduled to arrive tomOITÓW, will now arrive in Hongkong on Thursday afternoon,

MORE CHINESE ARRESTED

Accused said that when he went pawn

STOUT FELLER

"Where are you going with that

י

"I'm going to do a little deforesta tion, Bertie. There's a tres outside I've taken a dislike to. I shall fell it with one fell swoop."*" "Rather early in the morning for tree felling, isn't it?"

The early woodcuter gets tha first tree, you know. Besides it's

an ugly tree. There is something offensive about that tree. Come to think of it, it rather reminds me of SCAL, Bertie

"Well- I must confess I didn't expect to see you chopping trsen ́ this morning and smoking: s

whacking big black cheroot. Not after last night... “I don't like the way you say "not after last night... I detect a certain ery in the tone a certain under current of bitterness. You ought to be overjoyed to see me absolutely bristhing with joi-de-ofore.” "I merely marvel at your powers of recovery.",

"You needn't, Berria, It's all due

to Rosa's Lime Juice, you know, Prevents mornings after the might before. Just the thing befors you go to bed. And now, Bertis, with your permission I'll step out and deal our unerfecting arboreal friend a couple of thread cracky with my little ate.

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