1927-10-28 — Page 5

21 YEARS AGO.

EXTRACTS FROM "TELEGRAPH" FILES.

The following items are from the Hongkong Telegraph for the week ended October 27th, 1906.

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ROBBERY CASE.

EXCITING NIGHT IN A SHOP ON LAICHIKOK ROAD.

tember 13.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.

WEDDING BELLS.

YESTERDAY'S CEREMONY AT ST. ANDREW'S CHURCH.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28, 1927..

PIRATE FIGHTING.

COMMENT ON CANTON'S

. NEGLIGENT ATTITUDE.

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as the Canton Government, comments

WIDLER ARRESTED.

SEQUEL TO SHANGHAI ARMS GASE TRIAL..

hai.

If the whole wretched business Mr. Elly Widler, one of the St. Andrew's Church at Kowloon Further evidence was given

was thin scone yesterday afternoon wore not eo serious, there could be principal witnesses in the Crawley yesterday against the three men

In found a lot that 'la amusing and truly case which was concluded in the charged in connexion with the of a protty wadding ceremony

indicative of the Chinese character in U.S. Court for China, WAS armed robbery at 185 Laichikok which the contracting parties were

on Friday, afternoon place between the Hongkong Govern-Int 105. Avenue Road, by detectives Rond, a.shop, on the night of Sep-Miss Annie V. Highton, the daugh the correspondence which hac takon arrested

tor of Mr. W. J. Eighton and the

ment und Mr. Wu Ch'ao Sha, Minister of the Shanghai Municipal Police The second defendant was shot. lato Mrs. Highton, of Liverpool of Foreign Affairs of that body at under a warrant issued by the Chinese officials in South China known Swiss Consular Court for Shang- In the Hongkong Volunteer at and wounded three times by England, and Mr. Stanley W. Reserve Association shoot at the Chinese constable when he tried Honden, the son of the late Mr.

E.W. Housden and Mrs. Housden Shipping and Engineering.. King's Park Range, the following to run away, and a woman in-

of Tooting, London. were among those who competed: male of the house was wounded Messrs. L. G. Bird, P. P. J. Wede-with a pair of scissors. . The Charmingly attired in a gown house, T. P. Cochrane and third defendant, a foki of the mus- of white crepe de chine, with veil McCubbin,

ter of the shop, is implicated by al- and orange blossoms, and carrying legations that he enabled the rob- beautiful bouquet of white rose bdis to enter the premises. De-the bride entered the Church on tective Sub-Inspector Fallon is the arm of Mr. C. R. Wilson, by She Prosecuting, assisted by Detective whom she was given away. Sergt. Brittain.

was attended by Mias Lacy M. Baird, the bridesmaid, prettily dressed in saxe blue crepe de chine, with black velour hat, and carrying n bouquet of "pink roses. The Matron of Honour was Mra. C. R. georgotte with hat to match.

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The Club Lusitano held a con- cert, from the proceeds of which ît handed SVET a presentable donation to the relief of the typhoon victims.

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Gunner Manuk gave an exhibi- ton of mesmerism at n' concert

held at the Volunteer Camp at Stonecutters.

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Sir Claude Macdonald, British Ambassador at Tokyo, on his way home on leave was received with He dined at military honours. Government House,

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ed; that it was clear that they hailed

The Governor of Hongkong stated, Following his arrest, Mr. Widler) simply and directly, that on July 21 was taken to the Central Police of this year thure had been yet an-Station and later removed to the other piracy; that the master of the Amoy Road Gaol. (Norwegian) vessel was killed by the pirates and two of the officers wound were the allegations leading to his Although it is not known what from the pirate district of Bias Bay: arrest, articles and complaints 217 that co-operation between Canton and and 220 of the Swiss Criminal Code Hongkong in extermining the pirates are given as the basis for the was strongly indicated; and that, fail- warrant, against Mr. Widler lead- fliving evidence yesterday, at

ing such co-operation and action, anding to his detention. No bail was Kowloon Magistracy, the wife of

in the event any further outrage permitted, as a special clause The shop master, said that the

on a British ship being committed under Swiss law provides that bail shop was closed after eight

independent punitive action would should be denied between the time a'clock on the night in question. Wilson, whose drosa was of flowered again be taken by the British author af arrest and the lodging of a

She closed and fastened some of the doors herself and her foki attended to others. She trusted the Toki and did not. herself examine the doors he closed.

The bridegroom was accompanied

ns hest man.

by Leading Aircraftsman V. Barnett.

While still awake, at about ten

The service was conducted by the

Rogers. Vicar of St. o'clock, she heard footsteps in Rev. W. W. Inspector's W. Robertson. D.

the presence f a Macdonald, A. C. Langley, A. Col- the cockloft and then sounds that Andrew's, in jett, D. Gourlay and A. G. Dymondgested that someone was de- number of friends, and both before ceremony, the or scending the stairs. She then saw and after the the were commended by HE. Governor, Sir Matthew Nathan. two strangers, being the first and ranist, Mr. Rupert Baldwin, play

second music appropriate to the occasion. second defendants. The, for saving life during the disas-defendant seized her by the throat

cere- A: the conclusion of the trous typhoon of 180 September and held her down on her bed.

thony, a reception was held at St A reception was held on board He tried to fores a gag into her mouth, but she struggled and

the arst defendant had attacked her husband similarly. He assail- The Transport Soudan arrived at struck her on cach side of her Iron implement, with the 3rd Middlesex Regimenting marks, and be threatened for garrison duty in Hongkong.

to kill her by stabbing.

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the German Mail liner

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The Pirate Organisation.

formal charge.

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2

OUR CROSSWORD PUZZLE.

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184

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Platform.

Across

Hearing in Private, It was a perfectly clear and a per- fectly straightforward communica On inquiring at the Swiss Con- 4 Moved in the water. tion, which would never have been sulate on Saturday morning, a 8 Water-bird. necessary at all bad the Canton Gov-representative of

the Shanghai 10 Smooth. ernment carried out its bounden duty Mercury was told that the hearing, 11 Short sight, years and years ago; but instead of in connexion with Mr. Widler's14 Became quiet.

clear and a reasonable re-

26 Discovery, eliciting ply, it brought back an answer as arrest would be held in private. 19 Narrative, equivocal as unsatisfactory, and con- and that until such time, if any, 20 Stra taining the childish contention that as when a charge will be preferred 21 Instruments, the pirates boarded the vessel at against him, no account of any 22 Hongkong they must have an organi-proceedings would be allowed to 24 sation there.

be published

25 However, the articles of the ag

Room designed for comfort. Fix again. warrant was issued for the 33 Ofcial receipt.

and 36 Splite. complaint filed with the 37 Hinder,

Stinke.

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Portion of an opera. Nymph. Heavy.

Ludwig on the occasion of her first shouted for help. In the meantime appy couple received the felicitarecent years, the pirates have board-Swiss. Criminal Code under which 30

visit to the Colony.

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A Coroner's enquiry was held in connexion with the fire on bourd the s.. Hankow, Capt. Branch and Chief Engineer Christie giving evidence.

LON CHANEY FILM.

"THE TOWER OF LIES" AT

THE QUEEN'S.

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face with an

Robbers Decamped with Huste.

Suddenly a whistle, was blown, and one of her sona, who had been roused by the disturbance, switch- ed on the lights. This frighten- ed the men who then ran away, the scend defendant running to- wards the back of the house. She did not see where the other an an to.

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Witness found two rags for you- ging. A bloodstained nightdress

Andrew's Church Hall, where the tinus of their numerous friends.

Later, Mr. and Mrs. Honsulen left for Macao, where the honeymoon is being spont. The bride's going

way dress was of Wedgewood blue silk with cont to match, and fawn Velour but.

RICKSHA PULLER HELD UP.

ROBBERS ROUTED IN

SINGAPORE.

As, in the case of other piracies in

ed ships at Shanghai (many times), Hongkong, Canton, Wuehow, Saigon,

Singapore, Swatow, Amoy and a few arrest of Elly Widler, other places, it follows from Mr. Was the ridiculous argument that the pirates Court were handed to the represen39,

41 Spiritual being,

can boast an organisation in all of tative.. thean places.

Foundation.

42 Thives.

Article 129, paragraph one, of 44

Sunctions.

- Possibly so, but nothing can alter the Code says a person who has 46 Low tides. the fact that their headquarters are obtained money in legitimate 47

Figure on an escutcheon, in the Walchow district, and that un-ways is liable to five years' im. 48 Inspired ardour.

49 less and until ruthless and relentless prisonment. action is taken at Bios Bay, nothing ean stop further piracies.

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Article 217, paragraph one, had it that those who obtain property by falsification of certain titles. signatures, etc., are liable to five. years' imprisonment.

Fine earth.

60 Interjection.

Down.

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Press,

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Pertaining to the teeth.

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one,

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Bet.

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9

Session.

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Fishes.

13

Colours.

Room for Scepticism. Mr. Wu is equally ridiculous when he states that he has already request.

Article 220, paragraph the Hongkong Government to abolish local pirate dens as a radical states that those who have des- ́Although it is not unusual to way of setting the matter," and his troyed or damaged or effected die- so reappearance of documents, etc., was produced and witness said hear of food hawkers being held remarks in this connexion are that she was Wearing it, on Che" up, the ricksha puller has hithertu dolent of insincerity as to give one The three people chiefly respon-There was then about $20 or cove highwaynion.........

raight of the attempted robbery.escaped the attentions of Singa sible for making "He Who Get's in the house, some "jewellery and Slapped" famous as a film--Lon

riothing. Chaney, Norma Shearer, and Vietor Seastrom-have each play- ed an important part in the success of "The Tower of Lies" the notable picture which will be

The principal tenant al 166 elung Street, Shamshuipo, ve evidence of there being friendly relations between the third fendant, his wife and the first

screened at the Queen's Theatre fendant. He said that behre to-day and to-morrow.

Lon Chaney has one of the big-September 13 the third defendant

to wonder whether the Canton Gov Parporting to a case, are punish- ernment really desires to abolishable by five years' imprisonment. pirates at all. His predecessor, the It is understood that Comm. · G.

It might be that the stenderness ebullient Eugene Chen, wrote reams D. Musso, of the law firm of of his purse in these days of trul-to the same effect sturing recent years, Musso, Fischer and. Wilhelm, who ley buses and motor

buses has always blaming the Hongkong Gov now about to leavé Vienna and ernment for a criminal dereliction of travel via Sibèria, will arrive here in the Fiksha pulier this in-duty on the part of the Canton Gov-during the first week of November, unity or that he is regarded as ernment a person who, might be very date

And will represent Mr. Widler in future proceedings. ful when a hurried but unobtru- sive exit is an urgent necessity.

geat roles of, his career in this was living in a cableln in his It is an immunity, however, terminating the Bias Bay pirates. picture, namely the part of the house, and his wife introduced the ¦ which the pullers of Singapore "insau emperor" of an imaginary first defendant to witness say kingdom. The role is one of great ing he was looking for a job as human appeal, and Lon Chaney earth coolie. They appeared makes a thing of great beauty to be ma friendly terms. and tenderness.

Norm Shearer's share in the success of "The Tower of Lies" is the ability with which she inter- prets the role of "Goldie." who appears, when the story opens, as an innocent young country girl, but later becomes a brazen, bar- dened woman of loose reputation, The part played by Victor Seastrum in making "The Tower

this.

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The third defendant denied The ease, was adjourned until this morning, when it is expected! to be concluded.

STAR THEATRE.

TO-NIGHT.

of Lies' a great picture is the skill THE QUAINTS IN "OH JOY”. with which he has transferred the story from the popular novel to the screen. The picture is full of Incident and Seastrom has made it more than a little impressive,

CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP. ALEKHINE WINS THE TWENTY FIRST GAME.

The popular musical "comedy company, the Quaints, open their season in the Star Theatre at 9.15 to-night with the big London success, "Oh Joy," a piece which met with a very cordial, reception in the Theatre Koyal last week and should win equal favour in Kowloon.

But there is still a little hope left. Mr. Wu tells us, at the end of his letter, that his Ministry has already decided on a plan "with regard to ex-

PILES FINALLY CURED. so that this matter need cause

ZAM-BUK MAGICAL IN DIS- may apparently no more

claim, you no anxiety." Which is all very for on Thursday evening

nice and very delightful; but we have

PELLING AND 'INFLAMATION, last week one of them was held uncard and read the same sort of thing so often before that we are frankly

Are you an occasional sufferer Balestier Rind. He put up a de-more than a little sceptical.

from the burning itching sensations termined resistance, so "effective In fact, we would go far as to say or have you piles in the chronic form? that the two men who stopped him that unless the views of the Canton In any case, you will gain untold made off without accomplishing Government have altered considerably relief from Zam-Buk. This great their object.

in recent times, the Pirates of Wai-herbal baim is must remarkable for chow will continue on their way re-stopping pain and haemorrhage, re- joicing exceedingly and prospering ducing swelling and allaying inflam- unceasingly, undeterred by anything mation. Don't suffer another day the Canton Government may or may without trying Zam-Buk, the remedy not do, and brought to a slight realise proved successful in thousands of Don of the penalties of their mis cases. deeds only when they are so ill-advised is to pirate another British ship,

As a memento of the occasion the-plucky puller has a stab wound in the arm which will incapacitate him from work for the best part at a fortnight.

APPRECIATION.

PARTING MESSAGE TO ST. ANDREW'S CLUB.

The following letter has been received by the Secretary of St. Andrew's Young Men's Club.

Mr. A. E. Crow, railway-worker, of 5, Queen's Street, Sleaford, Eng- land, says: "Travelling about in all weathers started my plies. They of us Service men would not have gradually not worse until life was a proved anywhere near as interest, misery: Night after night I was in ing as they have done. The use Agony with the itching shooting pains, of the Church Hall proved a God-Many a time I couldn't bear to sit send to us, and the different items down. "I tried all sorts of remedies. but none did me the slightest good- of amusement that have been arranged and successfully carried in fact, some actually made me worse. Medical treatment brought no lasting out have been the source of relief and I kept struggling along as lightening our load to a great ex-best I could for three years tent.

The first night I applied Zam-Buk Dear Sir,Before departing I could talk for ever on my ap-I enjoyed the best sleep I had had for Buenos Aires, Oct. 27. The Quaints will repeat "Oh from this Colony of Hongkong and preciation of the kindly actions of years. Zam-Buk proved simply mar Alekhine has won the twenty-Joy" in the Star Theatre again Kowloon I should like very much the Club and the Church. But in vellous in soothing the awful itching first game in the world's chess to-morrow, Saturday night, and to thank you and all the members saying good-bye I should like to pain. I got more Zam-Buk and soon championship in thirty-two moves. they will bring their season to a of the Young Men's Club, together wish you one and all, all the very the piles, which had troubled me for He has now scored four wins close on Sunday night with the with our lady friends, for the ex-best of success in every venture years, were completely gone. I feel! a new man since Zam-Buk cured me, against Capablanca's. two. The famous musical comedy No. No cellent times they have given me

trast you take up, and I

All chemists and English dispensaries other fifteen games were drawn. Nanetic." During their season during the short time that I have success of the Club will reach a ell Zam-Bak. Agents:-Messrs. A. Alekhine wants only two more the Star Theatre orchestra will be been resident here.

standard high above everyone's B. Moulder & Co., Ltd., China Build- victories to win the championship. specially augmented. Booking is Without such aid as they have imagination.

ings, Queen's Road Central, Hong-1 -Reuter's American Service.

kong. at Moutrie's and the Star Theatre. given Lam sure the lives of many

Hongkong, Oct. 26, 1927.

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