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DESERTED MAYFAIR MANSION MURDER DRAMA

HOUSEMAID WILD CAREER OF

DEAD EXTRAVAGANCE

IN BATH

HOME OF AGED DUCHESS

OF SOMERSET

ASSAILANT TAKES OWN LIFE

(Our Own Correspondent),

London, Oct. 21. A murder drama enacted in a deserted mansion in the heart of Mayfair is sen- sationally featured in this morning's newspapers.

DEATH OF MODERN BEAU BRUMMEL

MARQUIS BONI

SPENT £2,000,000 IN FIVE YEARS

(Our Own Correspondent),

London, Oct. 21.

One of the wildest episodes of the nineteenth century is recalled by the news from Paris recording the death of the Marquis Boni de Castel- lanc, the Modern Beau

Brummel

The crime was discovered on the arrival of the housekeeper om- For five years from 1895 to 1900, ployed by Susan, Dowager he poured money away like water Duchess of Somerset, the aged in one of the most remarkable widow of the fifteenth Duke. displays of extravagant living on

The housekeeper slept of the record.

2011-

premises, the only person in He was one of the most residence being the Duchess's spicuous figures in French Society, housemaid. Shu did not appear though since 1900 his magnificence when the housekeeper arrived and had dwindled to nothing. the woman, thoroughly alarmed. logan to search.

She found the housemaid lying dead in a bath, with her head battered in. In an ad- joining room was a man, also dead, from gas-poisoning. A glance revealed him to be the Duchess's gardener.

MURDER AND SUICIDE. Grosvenor Square wal. The scene uf. the terrible tragedy, The police were immediately Informed and a brief investigatión satisfied them that the gardener murdered the girl and afterwards committed

done.

ARISTOCRATIC GUIDE,

Mrs. Murist Pawley.

ROYAL ROMANCE

SWEDISH PRINCE WEDS GERMAN PRINCESS

Coburg, Oct. 20. Sixty-seven European

In his tatter years, in fact, he Royalties, including four obtained his living by hiring from England, attended the himself out as ал aristocratic

wedding to-day of Princess guide to American millionaires: visiting Paris, introducing them to Sibylla of Saxe-Coburg- certain sections of French Society. Gotha and Prince Gustav Adolf, son of the Crown Prnice of Sweden.

Hla wild career commenced with his marriage in 1895 to Anna Gould, an American heiress, who had a large share of the famous Gould millions.

MARBLE PALACE. -

Immediately after the wedding,

The bridal pair are both great- grand-children of Queen Victoria.

The engagement was announced in June last, soon after Prince Gustav had celebrated his 26th birthday. He is a Bon of the

suicide in terror at what he had he commenced the self-assigned Crown Prince of Sweden by his toak of dazzling the French The theory is advanced that the capital. One of his extravaganceя Zardener made overtures to the was the building of a palace in housemald which she reaisted.marble in the leading to it fatal struggle,

EARL'S HEIR IN CAR SMASH

TO BE SENT FOR TRIAL

FOR MANSLAUGHTER

BODY ON ROAD

London, Oct. 20. As a sequel to the finding of the corpse of a man named George Hawke on a lonely rund near Henley on October 10, Lord Howard of Effingham has been committed for trial on a charge of manslaughter.

The inquest of Hawke was held at Henley to-day, and after con-b siderable evidence had been taken. The jury returned a verdict int Hawke was killed by a car driven by Lord Howard of Ellingham, who. they also found, was criminally negligent.

Boulogne,

Avenue Buis

When his wife at last could stand it no longer and divorced him. her counsel produced ac- counts showing that the Marquis 'ind

In five years squandered over a million pounds sterling and had piled up debts to almost an equal amount.

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Princess Sybilla and

Gustav Adolf.

MRS. PAWLEY TO GO INTO HOSPITAL

PART WITH KIDNAPPERS ON FRIENDLY TERMS

JAPANESE OFFICER

PRAISED

MUKDEN, OCT: 21.

NERVOUS, FATIGUED AND FEVERISH FROM

Mr. Charles Corkran.

THE

WOODRUFF MURDER

BRAVE RUSSIANS THANKED

SAVED KIDDIES

(Special to "Telegraph",)

Harbin, Oct. 21. The Russians who played such a brave vart in the tragic affair near Harbin when Mrs. Woodruff was

A SEVERE COLD, MRS. MURIEL PAWLEY, PRINCE GEORGE slain by bandit assailants,

WHO WAS RELEASED WITH MR. CHARLES CORKRAN YESTERDAY MORNING AFTER SIX WEEKS IN THE HANDS OF BANDITS, WILL

MEETS

have received a letter of appreciation from Mr. Han- son, the United States Con-

HAVE TO GO INTO HOSPITAL WHERE IT IS HOSTILE CROWD aul-General, doyen of the

EXPECTED SHE WILL BE REQUIRED TO STAY FROM TWO TO THREE WEEKS.

There is reason to believe that Mrs. Pawloy's ill- ness, combined with the persuasion of the Japanese negotiator, Captain Kawahito, moved the bandit chief- tain to release the captives as Mrs. Pawley's death might have brought doom upon his head.

Warm is the praise for Captain Nawahito, who is an officer in the gendarmerie of the Kwantung Army, and whose desperate efforts succeeded in securing the release of the captives when it seemed possible that the negotiations might break down. Captain Kawahito personal escorted Mrs. Pawley and Mr. Corkran to Newchwang from Panshan.--Reuter.

TROOPS MOVE AGAINST BANDITS

Newchwang, Oct: 21. ho has had undergo, Mrs. Pawley and Mr. Corkran they complained of feeling arrived at Newchwang safely at and verminous. 10.30 p.m. last night and

host warmly greeted by friends.

were of

POPLAR VISIT INCIDENT

JOBLESS RUSH BUILDING

London, Oct. 20. Growing bitterness amongst London's unemployed was again

evidence to-day when Prince George, visiting Poplar, to open a now wing of the Seamen's Rest, was given a hostile reception by a section of the crowd.

Earlier in the evening, the Sea mona Rest had been the scene oʻ Hisorders which threatened though develop nerious-

dirty

ly.

to

A crowd of Irnemployed cal-

CAIMED WEIGHT. Apparently both have gained lected round the They were banded over by Chp-weight during their captivity, premises watch- tain Kawahito to the British through lack of exercise.

ing the prepara- Conaal at Yingkow Station."

parations

Both the captives appeared to bo bearing up well, Mr. Corkran showing few signs of the strain

LONDON PRESS COMMENT

PUBLIC FEELING OF RELIEF ECHOED.

for

Consular Corps.

All three risked their lives with- out regard for the consequences. Insuchenko, the chauffeur, was forced to stop when the would-be kidnappers pulled a cart across the road, but ho resisted the gang. and was shot down with a ballet in the leg.

M. Berezoffsky and M. Grlaznoff, who were standing nearby, made a desperate attempt to capture the miscreants, but both were shot and seriously wounded.

POINTBLACK RANGE.

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M. Griaznoff received his bullet from pointblank when he tried to pull one of the bandits down. He was wounded in the buttock and right leg. Ho was visited to-day by the British Consul-General, Mr. Garstin, at a nursing homor Mr. Garatin expressed the admiration and appreciation of his bravery of the British community and par ticularly of the British children for saving their friends.

It was the direct interven- tion of Griaznoff which pro- vented the bandils from carry.

off ing

Mrs. Woodruff's children, Sheila, aged four, and Audrey, aged søven. *

The American Consul's letter expresses the admiration of all foreignera at the self-denial and courage displayed by the three Russians in the affair.

They say they were fairly well treated by the bandits, the reception of who had the 'mentality of the Prince. children. They took a delight Content with in teasing their, victims, but with Jeering at they fed them with the best first, the mob obininablo foods, chickens, grew excited eggs, Chinese brown

sugar and probably pancakes and macaroni.

inspired by agitators, rushed the Mrs. Woodruff was formerly building.

Miss Helen Dunning of Bed-. The actual handing over of the

For a few moments, their attackminster. She had been in the prisoners by the bandits to thel was successful. They forced an employ of the B.A.T. and her Japanese military authorities was entry and there was a danger of husband belongs to the same firm. effected at the village of Tapan,

forcements were quickly. Brought Tientsin. They returned from some twenty-five If to the north-ory of wrecking, Police rein- They were married in 1924 at

up, however, and the demonstr

leave in England last year and tora were ejected, three of the went to Harbin almost immediate- Leading articles are devoted to Heavy rains

more unruly members of the i rendering Princess. Sybilla

ly.Reuter. gang being taken She is the accond the affair, all echoing public relief travelling difficult and this January 18.

ac- vading child of Carl-Edward, former Duke at their newfound freedom and counted for the delay in the re-custody. of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha. The Prin-expressing general admiration of turn of the rescue party to Pan- BOOING DROWNED BY CHEERS. cess was bor at Gotha and has the captives' cheerful defiance in shan. been living at Dresden-Reuter.

Prince

WDB to Princess Margaret Victoria, daugh-

London, Oct. 21.

The release of Mrs. Pawley and

Hia career

a spendthrift came to an end immediately after the divorce had been granted. this source of income being com-first marriage, which

letely stopped..

ter of the Duke of Connaught. Mr. Corkran forms a feature story He still managed, however, to Princess Margaret died on May 1, in every London newspaper to- maintain ha reputation as the nudern Beau Brummel and was a 1920. favourite in French Society until his death yesterday,

GRAVE CHARGE

PREFERRED

SWISS RESIDENT

A grave charge confronts a foreign resident, Mr. Henry Urmi, ged 31, a Swiss subject, who is described as a motor engineer at Lord Howard is the 'son and heir 455, Lockhart Road, Wanchai.

sides in New York.—R der.

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24 on

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FOR THREE TRAFFIC OFFENCES

the face of realist dangers. The newspapers also pay acknowledge- ment to the unremilting Japanese assistance.

is efficient

cast of Panshan.

HEAVY RAINS..

were

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It Is reported that Japanese troops are now advancing south from the rallway on bandit clearing operations. The west bank of the Liao River is being guarded by the Knoffen force

Beven of hundred "reformed" brigands. FRIENDLY PARTING.

into

When the Prince drove up to perform the opening the ceremony, large crowd hail gathered to witness the proceedings.

Is arrival was greeting with considerable booing and cries of: "You've got motor-cars and we are starving." The outburst was, nevertheless, quickly drowned in the general cheering-Reuter.

CAMBRIDGESHIRE STAKES

PROBABLES AND THE JOCKEYS

BRITISH CONSUL'S

PROTEST

POLICE DERFI ICTION OF DUTY.

Harbin, Oct. 21. criticisms of the

Strong Chinese police for failing to in- tervene when bandits courdered Mrs. C. T. Woodruff, wife of the chief accountant of the B. A. T. Company, were made yesterday by the British Consul-General,

Mr. C. F. Garatin, CM.G., when

he enlled on General Chin Jung, - kui, the Chief of Police in con- nexion with outrage.

Mr. Garatin handed over to General Chin a copy of the find- ings of the British inquest on Mrs. Woodruff, and personally verbally translated paragraphs The probable starters and showing that the police were gull- iockeys for the Cambridgeshire

(Continued on Page 7.).

INCENTIVE TO BANDITS. The Times anys that no ordered government will be indifferent to the fate of its Subjects who are Four charges were preferred carried off while pursuing their

It is expected that the bandit of the Earl of Effingham. He is Resulting from an alleged in-gainst Mr. E. G. Dale when he lawful avocations, but the finan- appeared before Mr. Grantham, cial success of the gang in ques- 20 years of age. His father re-cident said to have occurred at at the Kowloon Magistracy this tion will hardly fail to provide an force numbering about 160, which was responsible for the kidnapping *Vonchai. Mr. Urm! was arrested morning, to answor summonses incentive to bandits everywhere of Mr. Pawley and Mr. Corkran, by the police yesterday and was in of (1) dangerous driving on the The Daily Telegraph writes in custody until his appearance be- evening of October 4, (2) failing the same vein and adds that the and which is under the leadership foro

of Pol Pa-tien, will ultimately be Mr. Wynne-Jones at the to stap when called upon to do go only real remedy Central Police Court this morning, by a Police officer, (3) failing to government and a strong gendar-obliged to surrender, though Foi Pa-tien and his leading lieutenants when a charge of rape was pre-report a change of ownership of meris. ferred against him.

his car and (4) driving without The Morning Post, taking the indulged in quite a friendly part- The complainant, is a young lights. Mr. O.E.C. Marton an- opportunity to discuss the general ing with Mra. Pawley yesterday, Chinese girl named Chung Wan. poared on behalf of the defondant. state of Manchurin, says that with statements that no animosity Her age is given as about 18. After hearing evidence, his doubtless Japan will do its utmost was borne.

The bandits mado promises of Perth, Oct. 21.

Accused returned a plea of Worship dismissed the charge of to assist the local government in The M.C.C. team opened its "not guilty" to the charge, and falling to stop and convleted de-repressing banditry and establish-visits to the Rev. Mr. Phillips for Stakes follow:

to requested

ba Australian tour to-day, meeting furnish ball.

allowed to fendant on the other three counts, ing law and order since only on the treatment of sores and wounds On the charge of dangerous that basis can Japan justify her, which the late captives assisted in West Australia. The weather was

roap treating during their captivity. Detective Inspector Shannon, driving, defendant was fined $15 Factions in Manchuria "and fine, but the wicket. was tricky vrosecuting, said he had in-jon the third charge of failing to the benest

LONG DRAWN OUT PARLEYS. after recent rains.

The visitors won the toss, andtructions to oppose ball. "I anknotify chanro of ownship $2 and

JAPANESE MANDATE!

The Rev. Mr. Phillips is the for having no lights $5. for twenty-four hours' remand."

For not having head-lights, on His Worship told Mr. Urmi they

Those destinies, the Journal father of Mrs. Pawley, who is only land as the opening pair, The latter was dismireed after he had could go into the question of ballen. Mr. J.F. Shen, of Messrs.dds, will take time to develop. nineteen years of age and who was scored 16; but his partner stayed to-morrow. "Do you wish to be allece Harnar & Co., was aned in the meantime. It would be married a few months ago to an Mr. Charles Corkran a member on and was batting well at the orally represented?" his Worshly 3. It was alleged that at about foolish in the Western world to emoloyee of the A.P.C.

an Santamber 8 he was show hostility to the only Pewor 9.45 n.m.. luncheon interval.

On Indtearing that that world riving alone Nathan Road with sanable of maintaining civiliss- of the staff of the A.P.C. is the son blondation in the Far East. It suggests of Major General Sir Charles Cork- be his intention, accused was in-no hand-lights. He- formed that he would be given to the allance and and his that the Tenue should follow its ran the nectary opportunity to Recursar was a new one having kenght own precedents and give Javan a The Japanese, Manchukuo and lokal Advice. He was then remand.. it went before. The Vehis fused mandate to supervise the local ad- British authorities have partici- as he was driving, and he had no ministration of Manchukuo in the pated in long drawn out negotia ed until to-morrow morning.

Iden they had gone out.

Jardino sent in Sutcliffe and Loy

Seventy-seven runs had been put on when the interval arrived, for the loss of only one wicket Rontor.

queried.

Interests of peace-Router.

(Continued on Page 7.jTM

London, Oct. 20.

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