MR. BOTTOMLEY'S Tragic
PENSION
“NOT ENOUGH To
LIVE ON"
HIS CHAMPAGNE DAYS RECALLED
Irony of A Woman's Fate
KILLED WHERE SHE SAVED HUNDREDS
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.
IRISH BOY SINGER|
LUCK TURNED BY A SONG
STUDIO. DRAMA OF HUNGER
་
WEDNESDAY, MAY 3, 1933.
CROWN EVIDENCE NOT ADMITTED.
CONTINUATION OF CASE OF
CUSTOMS OFFICER
The first gramophone records A tragic twist .of fortune's
made by Danny Malone, a young Mr. Horatio Bottomley in a few wheel caused the death of an 86-Irish tenor, have been issued, weeks ago became an Old Age years-old woman, who for many Pensioner. Ten shillings a week years had voluntarily directed of fact is a story which conforms Behind that simple statement trame at the dangerous cross-ronds to a pattern found in many story "Not enough to live on," he says, outside her house at Clifton, near books, but rarely in real life. "and you, of course, may not sco Biggieawade, thereby preventing the necessity for my living at all.many Reeldents and saving many Ireland te neck work in Australia. (of a Chinese girl, brought against
Danny Malone, a boy of 20,
from the State.
of her
FAINTED IN STUDIO.
Ilves. But I can think of one or two rea-
He was unlucky, and after 18 Dons why should like to live a She was killed by a 6-tons motor-months came to England, poor and couple of years longer."
lorry which crashed into her house hungry. Mr. Bottomley is 78. He is liv-and came to rest with ita radiator ing at present with friends in against the mantelpiece Bloomsbury Aquare, and has no front room, immediate plans for his future. Prolonged filness has left him a little frail and deaf. "But my memory," he will tell you pointedly. "la atill very good indeed.”
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4.30-7 p.m. Chiness programme. 6.6.15 p.m. Children's Studio Cor.
cert.
7-19.30 p.m. European programme. 7-7.18 p.m.
Because the accused was not present when the chart markings were made on April 9, by Mr. C. H. Thompson, boarding officer, ahow- Customa launch and the ing the relative positions of the junk, following a report of an armed attack on the latter in Junk Bay the Central Felice Court yesterday on April 1, Mr. Wynne-Jones In afternoon refused this evidence to be admitted, at the resumed hear- Ing of the charge of manslaughter Mark William Hallums, an officer of the Chinese Maritime Customs.
Mr. J. A. Fraser said the wit-1 ness was in hospital at present, and it was doubtful whether he London as in Australia, and call but in all probability he would be
But work was as hard to find would be able to appear In Court Boris Godounow-Revolutionary Scene ing vaguely at offices with little that he knew of to offer, was not a Criminal Sezaiona.
fit enough to appear at the very promising way of finding it. But Danny Malone's fairy god- mother suddenly decided to wake up and tuite a hand in the game She led him to the office of Basll "I haven't even got it yet. And í | WARNINGS TO MOTORISTS C. W. Dean, song-writer and music
Mr. Fraser can't really sece can't tell you about any future pians at present because I haven't eldents at the cross-roads,
Following a number of fatal nen further chance, Danny Malone ship.
publisher, and arranged that, as what the objection in, your Wor-Report). Mrs. should sing for Mr. Dean. It took West appointed herself voluntary Mr. Dean Just three minutes to "But I can't really belleve"-traffic director when the local police-ring up the B.B.C. and tell them he he smiled wryly "that Mr. man or road scout was not available. had found something unusual, and. The Magistrate pointed out that One villager said that Mrs. Went Danny Malone was first heard of if Mr. Fraser liked he could do it must have saved hundreds of lives when the newspapers reported all over again. by her public-spirited action. (that, following his first broadcast
Inter, the he had fainted of hunger In the studio.
The woman was Mrs. Emma West, of, Broad-street, Clifton,
Her home formed a blind corner at the junction of the main rond He has little to say about this from Bedford to Baldock and a matter of the pension. "I can't much-used by-road, talk about it," he said yesterday;
made any.
·
F. B. is going to end like this,”
THE SPOON LAY IDLE,
He was sitting at a little table, wrapped in a warm dressing-gown Enstoned across the throat with a safety pin. His hair, long and white, lay over the collar of it.
"I'm not asking for sympathy," he said. "All the same, I've been
of bread from her baker, and was Mrs. West had just taken a loaf pincing it in a cupboard in her front room when the crash occur- red.
But the fairy godmother still looking after things.
THEN THE RECORDS.
whe
chorus and Symphony Orchestra con-
(Mausorgsky). ducted by Albert Costes. 9507/0508.
7.18 p.m.
because the accused was not pre- sent on board the Police launch Stock Quotations, Co
In Worship said he objected
when the markinge woro taken.
His Worship-I am sorry, Mr. Fraser, but I do.
Crown prosecutor agreed with his Worship that the ovidence of Mr. Thompson could not possibly be admitted. Ho agreed that the best course would be to take the markings over again with the accused.
Mr. Fraser said.-Arising out of the point raised by my friend, statement, I think it is only fair at this stage to give notice that intend to call other evidence to show that the accused was in charge of the launch at the time and that he fired the shot. Actual ly what the evidence is I cannot say, because I have not seen the witnesses.
Before the hearing commenced,
Selected London and New York
p.m. A Concert.
8 p.m. (Local Time and Weather
Song Sung of Autumn (Suaiyama). Song-Pampas Grass (Yamada),
Yaale Fujiwara, 4044. Piano Solo Cradle Song (Brahms). Piano Solo-Under the Palms
(Albenit),
Alfred Cortot. 1271. Song--At Dawning (Eberhart-
Cadman). Song- Hear a Thrush at Eve
(Eberhart-Cadman).
John McCarmack (Tenor). 742. Harp Solo Old Folks at Home
(Foater). Harp Solo-Home Sweet Home.
(Payno-Bishop),
Song A Banjo Song (Weeden-
Alberto Salvi, 4001.
Homer).
De Koven).
Loulae Homer (Contralto). 1205. violin Solo-At Evening (Friml-
Krame),
The lorry swerved and went right manager of the H.M.V. Grame- It happened that the recording inundated inundated with kind through the front room, making a phone Company heard that broad letters from hundreds of people. gap reaching above the bedroomcast, and it took him only three You know (or perhaps you don't floor level. It also tore a hole in minutes to ring up the B.B.C. to regarding the admissibility of the Song-Ob, Promiso Mot (Scott- know you're too young to remember the wall dividing the front room know more about the owner of this before the war), I had the biggest from the back. following of any man in England,
voice which was so amazingly. like and they haven't forgotten me.
Mrs, West was buried in the de-John McCormack's. "They write to me all the time, his mate escaped with cuts
bris. The driver of the lorry and Danny Malone will not be especially the people in Hackney
and hungry any more. Go to the the constituency I represented in
bruines.
nearest gramophone dealer and Parliament a good many years ago.
hear him sing "Believe me if all They write and tell me about their
those endearing young charms" and "Mother Machree" und you
take a few shillinga so na to inve [yourself a second Journey,
children, and about what's wrong
with the mangie...
He paused and then sighed and
picked up his spoon again.
AN EXTRAORDINARY LIFE.
F
OFFICIAL WOUNDED AT will know why. And, by the way.
SOMERSET HOUSE
"I wouldn't like this to be the Struggle with A Visitor So S RE-UNITES
end of me,"
he said, "though
I've had an extraordinary life.
Following
an
extraordinary
I could have got anywhere affair in Somerset House a uniform- been anything if I hadn't made a fool of myself.
ed attendant, Mr. Joseph Bastable, aged 54, was removed to Charing Cross Hospital suffering from
"But as to that," he added conf-wound, apparently dentially, "if you knew all I know knife. about certain matters, you wouldn't
ing to me."
G
caused by n
MAN AND WIFE
SEPARATED FOR
18
Mr. Wynne-Jones-Do I under- stand that nobody was called from the launch at all, apart from the accused?
Mr. Fraser-No, there was an other officer. I will call him and another person. It is only fair at this stage to tell the defence that auch evidence will be called.
Violin Solo-Letter of Love
(Cul-Elman).
Misha Elman. 1100,
Song-Novembre (Bourget-Tremiset). Song Plaisir D'Amour (Florian-
Martini). Plano Solo Tango (Albeniz).
Conrad Thibault (Baritone), 1018. Piano SoloSoaring (Schumann).
Wilhelm Bachaus. 1445.
8.45-9.30 p.m. Variety. Orchestral-All I Want is Just One. Orchestral-Dancing to Save Your
Sole.
Gua Arnheim & His Orch: 22384. Song-Anniversary Blue Yodel. Junk-Master's Evidence, ́
Song Any Old Time. Continuing his evidence, Ng Vocal Quartet-Jigtime.
Jimmie Rodgers. 22488. Wing-lai, master and owner of the
Whiteman's Rhythm Boys. junk, said that when the accond Vocal Trio Sentimental Gentleman 60 fathoms away. The launch shot was fired the launch was about from Georgia. followed them to Lyeemun Pass.
Ho
Instrumental Honolulu Stomp.
The Pickens Sisters. 24190.
18 YEARS The SOS broadcast asking be ashamed to be seen sitting talk the public search for willa. As is comedian, with the stage name of Witness sailed to Yaumati typhoon Instrumental-Mele of h
A man entered the room where Ernest William Nichol, a London "I've been a great personality," usual a number of people were Ernest Ford, to go at once to the shelter where he anchored. he said simply, "and that's what there, in addition to officials. Leicester City Hospith) where his
Honolulu Serenaders. 21120. the people like. Colour, some-
wife is dying dangerously ill reunit-charterer, they went to the Water SongSweetheart of All My Dreams,
went ahore and after finding his Song All by Yourself in the
Moonlight thing that stirs their imagination.scuffle.
Shortly afterwards there was a ed Mr. and Mrs. Nichol. A great personality docan't have
Mr. Nichol, who has been separat-Folice Station. When the shooting Johnny Marvin (Comedian). 21861. to be as pure as driven snow for officials went to Mr. Bnstable's years, heard the broadcast S O S girl who was killed was Ng Koo, Members of the public and other fed from his wife for about
took place there were 24 men, the public to love him. That's assistance.
women and children aboard. The Orchestral-Country Gardens."
Orchestral-Shepherd's Hoy.
what I was, a great
rang up the hospital at once for daughter of the steersman.
Victor Concert Orchestra. 20802, personali-
a few minutes there ty..
was news and then took the first avail-April 9 together with Inspector
9.80-10.10 p.m. uproar. Mr, Russell, an official, able train to Leicester. rushed into the room where "I promise you," he said, struggle had taken place, but, see where he was met by his son, who tions to a European officer on the Ho went direct to the hospital launch and pointed out the posi- Rozeakwy, he went on 2 Police "that if a great meeting were ing that he was not needed, ran at lives in Humberstone-lane, Thur-board. advertised at the Albert this week, to discuss oh, any he dashed through the traille and
Hall top speed into the Strand, where matson, near Leicester. thing-the present silly disar-spoke to a traffic policeman, who was serious, she was able to re- Though Mrs. Nichol's condition manent situation, for instance, promptly ran into Somerset House cognise her husband. and the speakers were to be with Mr. Russell. Lloyd George, Ramsay Mae- Donald. Baldwin
I dare promise
For
the
A
A crowd gathered at
Mr. Nichol, who had just come and Mr trance gates.
en-out of hospital after serious Bottomley
illness, remained by her bedside you I'd get the most enthusiastle one, but his condition was stated in his wife's condition.
Mr. Bastable's wound was a deep hoping for a change for the better reception and the greatest ap- plause.
to be not critical.
Interviewed, he said that he and A man was later charged with his wife parted 18 years ago and "That's an impudent thing
unlawfully wounding and causing he had not seen her since he was in have said, but I believe it, and grievous bodily harm to Joseph the London Scottish during
Bnstable.
to
when I can still believe in
my
following to that exten, it's a ra
ther wonderful thing."
"They used to call John Bull the DAY BY
'soldier's bible, you know,"
he
the
Mr.
On
Thompson, who was at present ill. toned that the European was Mr. At this stage. Mr. Fraser men-
Witness stated the accused was not present, whereupon his Wor- ship said he would not accept the evidence of Mr. Thompson later.
While Mr. Fraser was consulting Mr. Mackinlay, for the defence, his Worship interposed, "Are you nek- ing Mr. Mackinlay whether he has any objection, Mr. Fraser?". Fraser. No, Will Worship allow me a moment?
Mr. Fraser (later).There is the possibility that Mr. Mackinlay DAY NEWS IN BRIEF may object to the evidence, be-
between
cause he was not representing the The wedding will shortly take place necused, but actually representing Kowloon, and Miss Beatrice Patricia ther Bir. Mackinlay objects. It is
Mr. Arnaldo Guilherme the Maritime Customs.. Botelho, of 35, Granvillo Road, His Worship.-I don't care whe- Choa, of 95, Robinson Road, Hong-my objection, and I think, it is a strong one. I will not accept that not there. evidence because the accused was
said seriously. "Do you remember AND NOT THE ADMIRER OF VIRTUE, IT IS THE ADMIRER OF HIMSELF, me in those days? I really did THAT THINKS HIMSELF SUPERIOR TO wonderful work.
"Kitchener sald to me him. self, several times, that I alone had made his Army. Nine out of ten in Kitchener's Army are Bottomley's
men," he
anid, Those were his very words.
JUST A NAME.
"Yes. he said, his voice dropping rather oddly, "I've sent thousands of them to their graves,"
His confidence seemed suddenly
OTHERS-Plutarch.
war.
kong..
British Traders' Insurance Co., Ltd., Subject to audit the Directors of the will recommend the payment of a Fourteen cases of amall-pox with 4d Dividend of Ps. (Nine Shillings) per deatha, one case of diphtheria with share for the year ended 31st Decem- one death, one case of typhoid, three cases of meningitia with eight deaths,
ber 1932.
were
your
Mr. Frasor-We can do it again if necessary:
Replying to his Worship, witness
and 76 deaths from tuberculosis et said he made no retaliation after The highest temperature recorded reported to the health 18th, and 28th. The lowest tempera-small-pox, three cases of diphthoria waved his hand. during April was 85 degrees on the week. On Monday, two cases of the shots were fired but simply April 1932, 86 degrees was also the of meningitis were also reported. ture was 68 degrees on April 1. In two enses of typhoid and two cases highest temperature, baing recorded
"Told by Inspector."
In further answer to
Symphony No. 1 in C Minor
(Brahms, Op. 09). Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Leopold Stokowski. M-15.
10.10-10.30 p.m., Dance Tunes. Fox Trot-In the Dim Dim Downing. Fox Trot-Sweet Muchacha. Waitz-And Love Was Born.
Waring's Pennsylvanians. 24180.
Lee Reisman & His Orchestra, 24102, Fox Trot We Belong Together. Fox Trot Turn Out the Light. Fox Trot Riso 'N' Shine.
Paul Whiteman & His Orch. 24197. 10.30 p.m. Rugby Mid-day Press NOTA.
10.35 p.m. Close Down.
All records in the above European fears. Trang Fook Piano Co. programmes aro kindly supplied by
TRADE PROPOSAL BY MR. RUNCIMAN
MIXED RECEPTION
London, May 2.
Runciman, President of the Board The proposal of Mr. Walter of Trade, to Mr. Matsudaira, that English and Japanese industrial- to have deserted him, "So much twice, once on the 23rd. and again on
ists moet in London to discuss. has happened since: he said, and I the 28th. The pinimum temperatur turn, for April, of the St. John Am-positions because he was told by cotton trade circles.
The following is the monthly re-ship, witnesa said he fixed the mixed reception in Manchester his Wor- Empire trade, has met with a vaa silent. After a pause: "I've in April last year was 62 degrees on bulance Now Territory Medical Bene-the Inspector where they were. been doing a little work in cineman" the 18th.
Mr. Mackinlay.-I was on that cases treated at each station-Ping launch, representing the Maritime The BB.C. announces I doubt if I'm more than a name to ty taken ill in South Africa almost at Fanling 1,296, Shatin 635, Kam Tin of the Police indicating the posi- Japanese competition from which Mr. Shan 120, Ha Thun 800, San Tin 302, Customs. There was no question an amelioration of the Intonsa Malcolm Froat, who was unfortunato- Tsun Wan 1,012, Shataukek 417, the younger froneration. Thoy the outset of his tour on behalf of 1,117, Cheung Chau 1,010, Ting Kok tions at all. didn't know what I was talking the Corporation in connexion with the 420. Of the total of 7,828, the about,"
trado le suffering, but others erl His WorshipIt is what the ticise the invitation as an admis- Empira Broadcasting Service and had maternity canes numbered 57. "I don't want it to end like this," to return to England, has now com-
witness has said, and I must writo sion of weakness, and advocato plotely recovered his health. He has
It down.
higher tariffs against Japanese Mr. Fraser-That is ao, your goods entering the Empiro. Worship.
The Crown
prosecutor here Tho alarm in Lancashire la
he said without bitterness, "giving little talks on my carcer. .
but
that
volent Branch, showing the number of |
t
proposal as an attempt to obtain Somo guardedly approve of the
he said. "I dont, in many ways. again left London for Auckland, New A meeting of representatives of I've been several kinds of a fool,Zealand, travelling via Now York and clubs, associations and other organisa but I might not have come off 40 Canada. Mr. Frost is expected to ar- tions interested will be held at the badly if I hadn't been Be loyal to rive at Auckland on May 10. After Public Works Department board room mentioned that he was entirely in illustrated by the unprecedented my friends. That's one of my few a stay there of about a month, he to-morrow afternoon at 5.15; for the agreement with the Magistrate action of the Manchester Royal very few-principles and virtues will leave for Australia and will purpose of forming a Children's with regard to the evidence of Mr. Exchange In granting the Cotton ... loyalty to my friends. visit, subsequently, Shanghai, Hong Playgrounds Association. The object Thompson. It could not possibly Trade Lengua permission to ob
"And the public," he said care-kong, Malay States, Ceylon and India: of the association will be to equip and be admitted. fully, "are still my friends, 1 Mr. Frost's objective is to establish manage play areas for children of the
tain the signatures of members of a close liaison between the B.B.C. Colony for whom such facilities do his laps, and Dominion and Colonial broad: not at present exist. Reports will gave evidence of a corroborative the Government to prevent the ox- Ng Wing-aun, the stoersman, the oxchange to a petition urging easting organisations and other au bo presented to the meeting and nature, and the hearing was ad-ploitation of Empire markets by
office bearers will be elected.
Journed to this afternoon.
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of good in his time."
they say, 'Mr. Bottomley did a lot
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