FRIDAY: FEBRUARY 14, 1908,
THE JAPANESE BUDGET.
Passes Lower House.
tion.
DR SAMUEL JOHNSON,
lessened by the full line light and he
THE
CHINA MAIL.
COMPANY REPORTS.
The Dook Company.
MISSIONARY TROUBLE.
German Church Burnt.
(Frons Our Correspondent.)
CATON, Fubruary 18, Just before the closs of the Chinesa Now
a
The following is the report of the board of Directors of the Hongkong and Wham- pos Dook Company, Limited, to the Year the German Consul-General sent
reported to the higher authorities by the |
promise pa to impose fresh taxation,made his word-picture complate by lear. He inted cant to a point that he mistrust. Paying interest due and all charges, district magistrate. As a consegnence of
COMMERCIAL.
Exchange business ha been firm the last Faw days, and the market opened to-day in a similar state,
It is reported from Vladivostock that this communication the Tang Kan Magis. the Manager of the East Asiatic Steurship trate has been wired to and particulars Company and the Branch Manager of the relating to the esso asked for.
Russian Volunteer Fleet will visit Japan According to the report of the natives of shortly to inspect business conditions. the district it appears that the negotiation
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doo well, but the wonder is it is done at all." Methodist and Quaker movements At the Union Church Literary Society's were judgod harshly by him, yet there are mou last night Mr Amos P. Wildor suggestions that the strength of them lectured on Dr Samuel Johanon. The was not lost on him. He had a vein of lecture was listened to with- wrapt stton-superstition in him--not silly but per
sistant. Alleged ghost appearances ever
Acting Viceroy of Chihli, Yang Shih-And energetio and of good presence. Apply interested him and he said truly enough (From Our Correspondent.)
In the course of the discourse Mr
tiint Wilder said that Boswell's Life of Johnson for Bio whiol was forevor réuarting ordinary yearly meeting of shareholders, dispatel to the Viceroy intimating that a falang, intends to ruiso a further publio | age and torme, to
5000 years merited investigation. Toxyo, February 14.
Strong sense mul persistent momlity Queen's Buildings, on Monday, February as Tung Kun District has been burnt down
to be held at the offices of the Company church belonging to the Gorman Minaion loan to the amount of Taols 4,800,000. is well enlient the greatest of biographies choracterized Johnson. He sometimes The House of Representatives of the Boswell wax a hero-worshipper, he follow-talked for vistory," then ho employed 24, at 12 o'clock Noon;
by the natives and asking for an explana-
Japanese pearl divers in Thursday Island Japanese Diet, after a protracted discus- Jabrison like a faithful spaniol and sophistry. His 1erejudices made him say GE FLEMEN.--The Directors have notion. The arrival of the mesange has struck work last month owing to a reduc
was often snotted and called; int his violent things, ut he did not catch all the to submit to you their Report, with occasioned soute surprise at the yamen astion of earnings. Dirers make up to £300 | sion, in which the Saionji Cubinet was book differs from the usant bald eulogy now light, but be ever rang true us to the Statement of Accounts for the unit-yemaugh an outrunce ought to have been per year and food. subjected to attack for disregarding its in that he felt his here would not be relations between men. It was as a moralist ended 31st December, 1907.
that be exerted his greatest influence in English literature and an tus gen
generation. has presed the Budget by a small ing us line of inquiry autohud. He ed the emotions and he lived too early to know the latter-day promising religious even tried to ascertain what Johnson did kno
movement prodicated on the Spirit of Jesus with the range peel the gent man ear- rather than on varying interpretations of riad from the table in his pocket and to the Bible; but his reverence was genuine, AN EXPENSIVE ALARM:
enrich his mate-bok Beswell one askod his meekness as slutwn in his diary-prayers Johnson how he would proceed were heautiful. He was a strong man wall-
curbed by principle, Impatience and the Peak Tram loft almo in a castle with a now born habe. Macurley hauers poor Boswell At the Magismey This morning, before to a shapeless ss hot Berkleek Hill M: FA Hadaud. Asastant Paynustel and other champions have spring to his M Á F. B. Liveway, R. X., was charged ruscum Bosnall was impertinent, but he with wilfully intorfering with the working ww impertinent in a guid exuse-namely, of a Peak trwmour by removing the warning the ustebluse portraiture of a great man. apparatus attached to car which w
We wood not almire Boston personally, for stationed at Victoria Giap or February 4, he was a tuft bunter, vnio, at times is and with undangering the lives of paroputuple; but he was of no inuan abilities, Mr J. Scott Burston (of fat he could carry his part in conversations Mowers Ewens smil. Harsten) appuàrned for with Burke. Goldsmith, Gibbon, and the proscention. Defendant, appen od in Reynolds: he was preposter of the highest person nad pleveled guilty.
ordur ated a writif of discrimination, well
mugersty
Mr Thurston said that on Tuesday-gastained and of a clear, spirited style. February 4 a special cur in connection with Those who love The Juhason must havďa a football dinner was ordered for 11 di kindly forling for Baswell. He was oft the bottoms fram station (St. John's Place) willing to play the fool as a sitting for A couple of minutes after that time the dohnson; he had resolved in draw mit kis bolton car Parted off The Company's been to the uttermost for the book be had arrangements were that fie signal to start
in mimi, and there was unseseridien if im was always given by the be vicennari at the
or self be withheld. Jual fest
time time the brakesan did
wif>
THE RACES.
The last ince yesterday was the Nil Dowperandum Stakes and was run after we had gone to pross. The result was as follows
THE NIL DESPERANDUM STAKES.
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Tho net profit for the six months, after amount to 6140,611.85, to which has to be added the lane hrought forward from last Account $401,580.50. Total 8652,192,61
From this bare to be deducted, Directors Fees, 810.000, and Auditors Fees, $750, learing available for appro priation, S641,442.51.
The Directors recommend that a Divi. for the purchase of the land on which the Me D. E. Brown, lato of the C.T.R. doud for the half-year of 8% or $200,000,00❘ church was built has not been satisfactorily Company, has opened business on his own be paid to Shareholders, and the balance settled. The land originally belonged to account in Vancouver as a general in-
8441,442.61 be carried to the new account.
During the past six months we have the Ya clan. At the time of the sale it is surance, shipping and brokerage agent. I several of the new vessels mun-alleged no sufficient natics had been given D.Ea" many local friends will wish him tioned in the last report, namely, a Steel to the members of the elan, who just luck. Tow Boat for Mania, Composito Tow Boat before the church was completed, gathered Bont for Hongkong, while we have disposed together to the number of two hundred for Singapore, Firefloat and Wood Tow of a sunch under construction for our persons and set fire to the building at polves.
night. The case is still pending.
the close of the year, and the profits an The other vossols were well advanced at stakes of 85 with 8300 added. Second to receive 8100; and Third 850 For Bane will coure into the prosent half-year. China Ponies, Subscription Griffina of The
prospects of new work are favour this Season 1907-1908 that have ren and life, as wo lave several enquiries likely to
for rosuit in
in busines not won at this Meeting. Wolght
The Dredper "Canton River" was em inches as per scale. Jockeys who love never had a winning mount in Hong-ployed for several months during the past kong, Shanghai or Tientsin allowed 51b. half-year, and is now under charter to the Five Furlongs
Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Ge- down Company, Limited,
The extension to the Boiler Shop at Kowloon Dock atd
I consequent alterations gassing antinfactorily. DIRECTOR.The Hon. Mr W. J. Gros Hon, Mr N. A. Siebs, Mr E. Gootz and Mr Haupt having rosigne! their scats on leaving the Colony, the Hoo. Mr Honry Keswick, Mr A. Fuchs, Mr W. Helms and Mr G. Friesland have been invited to fill the vacatigius. These appointments ro
Mr Lanark's Glenlui 1st 12[bs
(Mr Gegg) 1 (Mr Reid)
Mr Willgriff's Butterpunch 11st lib
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Hon. Mr EH. May & Mr M. W. Slade's Muleteer 10st 10lbs(Mr Heatherte) Mr Armationg's Skirbel 10st 13lbs
(Mr Hynna) Mr Huxay's Striped Rose 10st lbs
(Mr G. Master) Mr Pockey's The Ditch 1st 71bs
(Mr Large) 0 Me Thrynahmet's Pilgrim Mst hs.
(Mr Dupree) Mr Ella's Tilarina 18 Wiba
(Mr H. Master) 0
0
Night Wings at the stars, and purs noi given signal: he was in the Pompey's gold is the fruit of the crurible's heat. Sa offico mewaring a telephone from 1.
Johnson chinesetes and works were the enginous an tsp. Tay top brakaraan outcome of a life never wholly out of bearded his egg, but the barbonn Prakrowman
minary It is the story of many fivos of www comble to de
Luckily, however, gehietement. He was her of h modanebo there was a relief pointsores at the bottom lie mast; his face was scarred; he was station and he jumped on the car and bell practically blind of one eye; his form was
My TS Forrest's Renfrew 10st 2lba... the huuka, which did mat swing clour T{
angainly and afflicted with convalóva
(Mr Marly) twitcher, he was sensitive and prowl, and ¦ Mawr 11 M. B. and B.'s Redavni 10st humiliations ground him deeply: he led
10lbs...(Mr Marshall) 0 Mesar T. F. Hough and . Shewan'
fist 11. (Mr Hayes) 0 Mr Hurstham's Repentance 121b9
(Mr Clarke) 0 Mr Dolan's Sunlight 11st lib
(Mr E. Beth) 0
(Mr Vida)
it hurl Horan the mose Cal both beskermon Gore wwxy and the pointleman was there, one could not tell whit might bave leapid,
Gral street lifa of poverty and obscurity for a dozen years. Even when a pension
Mr Hassland Wheat in it alleged that she of £300, at the age of 5, made him cqm- Aðfendunt did
fortable for his last 2 years, a fear of
tup
Mr Hussland. The bmkompun did not rive the sinal?
Mr Hurston The defendant started it, Defendant said but he was ignorant of the fard Hunt
fire signal world start the var It w some poinates often the ear should have started, and his solo ihon vs to draw their
ttention.
My Luzeland You've been in those cars frequently and may know that they nevet start without a brakesanan. You must have khown there was no barvitseman there at thei time.
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Mr F. B. Marshall's Gum Tree 10st 1216
Mr G. C. Moxon's Vexation 17st 10lbs
(Mr Hickman) 0 Mr G. Moxon's Resignation 11st 216
(Mr Johnstone) { Mr Rodear Finess 11 be.....
(Mr Jordan) Mr Rodear's Chienne 11st 16
(Mr H. Seth)
Mr Smith's Quicksilver 10st 13hs
(Mr Roberts) 0
A.
quire
confirmation at this meeting
In accordance with Clauses 78 and 8 of
the Articles of the Association, Mr G. H. Medhurst and Mr 8. Silverstone rotire by rotation, but being eligible, offer them solves for re-election,
Mr Henry Keswick bas The Honourable been olectod Chairman for the year 1908.
AUDITORS.-The accounts have been audited by Mr H. U. Jeffries and Mr H. Percy Smith, F.C.A. The Directors recommend Mosers Jeffries and Percy Smith fer re-election.
H. P. WHITE, Chairman-
Hongkong, Canton, and Macao
Steamboat Co., Ltd.
The following in the report of the Board of Directors to the Ordinary Half-yearly meeting of Shareholders to be held at the Office of the Company, on Tuesday, 2ith February, at 12 o'clock, noon -
The Directors beg to submit to the Shareholders the Report and Statement of Accounts for the half-year ending 31st December last.
of and all i
THE REV E. J. HARDY.
Retiring from Service.
(Pryds Our Correspondent)
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TO LET.
No. 1, THAIRVIEW,
ROBINSON ROAD, Hongking, Farnished or Unfurnished, splendid situation, with foo view of Harbour Big Rooms
Furniture can be purchased if desired. Apply J. ULLMANN & CO.,
84, Queen's Road. Hongkong, February 14, 1908 249
At a meeting of the Directors. of the Shanghai-Sumate Tobacco Co., Id., held on the 8th instant, it was decided to re- commend to the Nareholders at the ap- proaching annual meeting, that a: Anal dividend of forty-five per cont, making! seventy por cont. For the year, should be THE KOWLOON LAND & BUILDING declared, and that Tls. 25,000 should be placed to a special works fund.
LeÑous, January 13. It will interest your readers doubtkowa.to.
Thero is talk iu Bangkok of the formation hour that the well known army enaplain, of a syndicate for the manufacturing of ice the Rev. E. J. Bardy, suthor of "How to and mineral waters. This company, it is be happy though married" and other stated, will command a large capital and works ir about to retire, after service carry on the business on an extensive dating back to 1878. He has served senie. at many garrison contres nt. Home and abroad and is winding up his official The Mayor of Sunderland has appealed career at Cairo. While at Hongkong he to Mr Lloyd George, the President of the Afterwards wrote a book entitled John look-out in the shipbuilding trade, as the visited several parts of the rainland and Board of Trade, to interveno and avert a
Chinaman. at Home," An Irishman, he industrial outlook in appalling. had a brilliant career at Trinity, Dublin. His famous book an domestic felicity has run into many editions in several tongues and has reade him known the work! evor Though most of his books have n light and airy touch, he has shown that more serious subjects are within his reach for he has also published a theologics! work under the title of "Doubt and Faith."
IS TROUBLE COMING ?
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A Missionary Forecast.
The directors of the Cicely Rubber Ea Latas, F. M. S., declare an interite dividend of 16 per cent, on the preference and ordi- znry shares, being at the rate of 30 per cent. for the year ending March 31, 1908, Payable on Feb. 1.
Business in South China for the past yent does not seem to have been very
A January 30 cablegram from New York Mr Harston Started flor loser at the death clouded the mann day and night, and
saysFeara are entertained us to the his philosophy as set forth in Vanity
position of two New York batics, which of Human Wishes" and "Rassulas" is
have to meet their clearing-house debta one of grim endurance. There is no glai
to-morrow. Senator Tillman's entopaign triumphant nota in Jahusan, not even of cheerful patioan.
against the action taken by the Transury It was a touching of
The Rav. Dr Mackay, secretary of the towards the relief of the economic situation uninspired duty. Nevertheless in the man
Presbyterian Foreign Mission Society, tuld continues, and has cubriuated in the bring- were wit and kindliness and nu nufiling
an interviewer in Toronto: The Japan ing forward of the resolution in the Seunto spring of sound worality. He came to Lon
have a great infuence in the East. Even condemning the issue of bonds. This has (don with Garrick ; much hud for pranies in
in India the influence of Japan is a mighty parked a reply from Secretary Cartel you, lis perkot and Johnson a tragedy. Garrick
The field was the largest of the meating
factor, but Japan cannot control Chion. which consisted in the vigorous defence of laged this nine years later for a few nights and much depended on the start. Gleniui
The Chinese lente the Japanese, and the this governmental measure. only; it was not a success, Johnson became was the first to show out and he retained
fact that they do not resist Japanese Jack-writer and was often hungry,
his lead to the ond. The ponies, excepting After paying running expenses, salaries, aggressiveness more vigorously is due to the Glenlui were pinched at the turn into the Jolinson said he wonted that day lost straight and the tum hone saw Glenlui win charges, there remains including 927-101.58 fact that they are afraid. They are not when he did not make a new scquaintance. from Butterpunch and Muleteer. Time brought rward from last account, the ready to stand up for their rights. But satisfactory Reports come from Canton His consel was to keep one's friend-1.18 sec
sum of $100,087.01 at credit of Profit and when the day comes ther's will ban struggle Pari-mutuel 361.80 winner: $14.60 on Lng Account. From this amount the ship in repair"; ne they fant, add
the first pony; 810.20 on the second; sud Directors recommend that a dividend for unless Japan modifies hor pálies. new one. He was a man of wile $42.40 on the third. Cash sweep payments the half-year of one dollar and twenty five "Japan has her spins everywhere, is Shan, one of the largest manufacturing nections. He was in touch with some of ¦ were $1619.10 on the first pony; 8462.60 on cents or 8100,000 be paid b
1 to Share fortifying herself, especially in Mauchuria, centros South China, give similar, re- | the leading men of the kingdom and there the seed; and 8931,30 on the third.
823,000 he written off book value but further south as well, and is apparently ports, The piece goo business it is holder alare of of steamers, 61,650 le
I wfitten
fitten of book
It has been $3,000 be written off putting herself in a position that will stated has suffered the must, valuo of The Off Day.
book raluo of
$25,000 be trans-
enable her when the proper tire comes to estimated that the tug-over has been los- ferred to
Insurance Fund, take advantage of whatever opportunities soned by nearly fortifier cant, when evm- The programme for to-morrow's races is $20,000 to account "Special Repairs may offer.”
pared with the figures of the previous year, Leaving a balance of $16,487.01 to
and no less than six of the principal picco Peel Cup, Visitor's Cup, Lanset Cup, Roso ba carried Cup, Tree Cup, and match between
goods firms have closed during the past Suartier (Dr Geggi, and Mainstay for
year. Large), weight 11st 1h. Distauce one mile and a half.
Defendant-1 simply wanted to draw his attention. I was in iperance of the working of the ear.
Mr Hazeland (Mr Barston) - Was it really a dungerous ?
Mr Haraton-I am instructed it was. 1+ might have ended very seriously.
Me Halal-I ser the maximum penalty is only $5. The defendant will pas a fine of $15.
THE UNION WATER BOAT GO.
Third Annual Meeting.
The third annual meeting of the Union Waterboat Company, Litnited. was held at 3 pm. Mr G. If. Medhurst was in the *chair and there were also present: Messus S. Silverstone, G. C. Moxon, Duncan ark, T. Skinner, A. Ritchie, G. R. Edwarda, A. N. Skelton, G. C. Barrett, J.
was a tallow-ehandler's wife with whom
he sometimes dined. is best thing,
Lives of the Poet," was dous at the age
of 69. The social instinet was strong in him.
į
The best part of his life was at the nut. There will be a "Lucky" Cup, John Fund forward to new account.
| famous "Club," in which were 3 score of eclubritius, with hinimoff as the conten: figure; and whom he was past. 70 he founded new club. He was aver fresh; the day was a better one than the day before, and to-morrow full of promine. His knowledge was wito--few mou ever had his range of information, due it may be, to the seven yours ho spent ou the Dictionary," which
made his fame.
CORRESPONDENCE.
WHAT IS A LOTTERY!
(To the Editor of the CHINA MAIL.)
Yanada, and R. Coughtrie (Secretary).
The notice convening the having been read, the Chairus said:tion and infagry, 40 Gentlemen. The roport and accounts have logical read his Rambler" essay would allow me to encroach a little on the
past the Chinese cumpetition on flus faced. Canton Live ra so severe that your Directors considered it necessary to withdraw the small stemmer *Lungshan" from the line, pending other arrangements.
The usual Goverment survey and ovorhaul of the steamers Kinshan," "Sui
FIRE AT TOKYO.
www.
British Attacho's House
Destroyed.
Tokyo, January 27.
about the many failures mentioned in theso
COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the
QD
NINETEENTH ORDINARY MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS in this Company will be at the COMPANY'S
ho held OFFIC, Victoris Buildings, on TUES DAY. the 26th February, 1908, at 12 o'clock Noox, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors, together with Statement of Accounts for the year ending S1st December, 1907.
The REGISTER-of SHARES of the Company will be CLOSED from TUES DAY, the 18th February, to TUESDAY, the 25th February (both days inclusive), can be registered. dating which period no Transfer of Shares
By Order of the Board of Directors. A. SHELTON HOOPER, Secretary to THE BONGKONG LAND INVEST- JENT AND AGEngr Co., Ld. Agents for the KowLOON LAND & BUILDING
COMPANY, LTD. Hongkong, February 14, 1008.. 248
The -
ROBINSON PIANO -
COMPANY, LTD.
NEW PIANOS
ON
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AT
columns previously advices from at $10 per month.
"The greatest difficulty of the Chinese- ihillers,"
says a consular report, "is to find a market for their bran, middlings, shorts, and other by-products. The local markets do not require any great amount
An" and "Sui Tai," have been effected At 7.30 this morning the residence of the daring the half-year and the test is in Naval Attaché of the British Embassy of these articles, as there are few to be good running order.
Mr Armin Haupt resigned his seat on Commander the Hon. C. Darmer, the Board in consequence of his intended destroyed by fire. The Suria Minister, fed, large mills find it hard or even im- departure from the Colony and Mr G.
One
TUNING INCLUSIVE.
WHY PAY
$1.75
F.OR
NOVELS?
D. Auld, B. Mori, J. W. C. Bonnar It was in social converą ke excelled; it: Sir,-1 read with much interest the
who lives opposite, and who happened to possible to dispose of there goods. octing No Suant, se precise, so rich in illustra-issue of yesterday under the above hond-to fill the vacancy subject to confirmation raised the alarm. In a few minutes the Expensive chutes and other contrivances You can read the latest up
is said there nóver was so good a talker. correspondence which appeared in your Friesland was nominated by the Directors look out of his window, saw smoke and mill in China decided to get around this difficulty by buying hors and feeding them. The retiring auditors Mugars. A. UD. building was ablazo, and in an incredibly wore built to convey the bran, etc., direct-
to-date Volumes for Fortunately the tires children wore already
sparkling.ing, and should feel greatly obliged if you
by the shareholders at this meeting.
beon issued some days so, with your conor Lassalas" is to come on 4 succession) space in a column of your next with a/Gourdin and W. Hatton Püfts offer ther-short time later the huge collapser to the pans, but for some reason thei
W&B
Once upon a time an old man rode an
to arrange and deliver his thought with better ride while
selves for re-election.
R. SHEWAN,
Chairman.
AMUCK.
sent, I propose to take them as read. In of new thoughts-one marvels at the story which is n itting answer to it. April last we smalgabunted with, or rather content. Contemporaries agree that his absorbed, the Hongkong Strom Water off-hand talk like his writings-ass, led by his son when, lo! the shouts Boat Co., Ltd., and allotted shares in equally fruitful and well delivered. A cried, an old man rides while a young. of the public! "Shame, shame," they payment of the assets of that Company explanation of this power, he said it had ster walks." Indeed, they are right, our paid-up Capital now stands at 8277,230. been a life habit always to talk his beat
said the father; "go you Chinese Policeman Mad.
will walk." Scarcely, In June we launched another steam steel
however, had the journey been resumed water boat, and with the water bonts the most effectiveness. It is not, strange when the air was full of
(From Our Correspondent.) shouts Fool wo took over from the Hongkong Steam that plans, were made to lure him on with lot the old man ride."
Father,"
"said:
CANTON, February 12. Water Boat Co., our fleet numbers good dinner which he ate vorzeionely, to the sun is hard to
to satisfy the public.
Yesterday morning a Chinese policeman 13 stoarn water boats, me junk and a incite him with studied remarks and then What shall we do?" "Easy" replied the ran amuck and the result is that one
let us both ride," but u Doner small launch. With this fleet we are to sit back and enjoy the trent. He was hnd they done so when insulting protest woman is dead, and six other persons are fully equipped for an expansion of our the literary dictator of his tiny as Dryden were showered on then against the cruelty pretty badly wounded, The man became trade which we hope will continue to and Pupo had been in earlier days. Gold-to the dumb beast. "Let us then walk,
During the year we spent a con- smith is better known and loved and will suggested the father, and they did siderable sum of money in repairing and perhaps be longer remembered, but be very proudly, each on a
public,
increase
veteran, let us
20,
auddenly insane, rushed into his own.
up, otherwise there is a danger that they hogs did not latten on this food and the would have been burned to death, so experiment proved a failure."
rapidly did the flames get hold of the houss. Commandos and Mrs. Dormer escaped with little olothing, but everything in the house was destroyed. They had intended to go home in threo months and had made A valuable collection of carios, especially a collection of much-admired jewels, which are all lost. The house belonged to Mr Maaujina, and was apparently, of flimsy construction.
WEATHER REPORT.
The following notico is issued by Mi h on a side of the ass in house and sashed his wife with a chopper, Figg of the Hongkong Observatory:
by the killing hor instantly, then turned upon
SPORTING.
Cricket.
KOWLOON ". POLICE.
20 CENTS.
On the Kowloon ground the following WATKINS'
will represent the home team: W. Dixon, Lightfoot, Robinson, Tillman. Harrop, Day, Howitz, Clamants, Clelland, Meas- kill, Libenud.
Rifle Shooting
The shooting in connection with the
overhauling the hosty taken over from the was outclassed when Johnson was talking, the expectation of another woman and slashed off her ear, has risen in E. Japan, and fallon elao- Governor's, the Chater, and the May Cups!
but their pesto
critic
old Company, which amount has been Poor "Goldy's" pride was much hurt one disturbed by the dobited to working account. I any evoning at the "Club" when he was sterThus catangled in the meshok of
they sought, but still in
yain, to escapo
also-making an ugly wound on the head.
At that time the man in charge of the
On the 14th at 11.35 s.-The baromotor
whore, particularly in N. Chins,
five largo stenmrupted by n German, "Stay, Stay, Tochter their bewilderment by carrying the police station came upon the scene and the North of the Yangtze, and probably at the Peak Range at the 200 yards.
mention that our
steel water bonts xre
insured.
but Jolinson is about to say something."
s far we are not seen our way
Dr Johnson was a man of prejudices like to afford to insure the smaller boats. We most strong men. Bat in his writing he are, however, aiming at creating an insur- was always just, or meant to be.
from
ਸ: 011 their shoulders! Let us hope, Mr
Editor, that such an extremity the policeman turned upon him, fired Hongkong Government will not be led at him with a revolver, and chased him The leather modal For Consistency," or out into the street, then into the Tartar rathor For Inconsistency would rather General's Yumen, firing as be wont. Оло he better awarded to those in charge who shot took effect in the thigh
anco fund to cover the risk. You will whose judgments mock our own," note from the report we propose to write reversed him at points. Ha could see allowed the Hongkong Jockey Club's Then the madman turned and fired at ho 813,016.77 off the value of the routs for little good in Gray's Elegy, the oncm-advertisements in the local journale re depreciation, and 'trust this will meet with portant thing this man of Cambridge admittance of children in the cuclosure crowd in the street. One man was very the approval of shareholders. If there are wrote. He ranked Richmadan nose and servants found loitering there to be seriously, perhaps fatally, wounded, the
in disregarded, the latter, nuisance being any questions you wish to ask, I shail, be. Fielding, but the former pneu saved Jobar particular noticeable, specially in the Place main artery of the leg being sove red. The fore proposing this adoption of the report 80s from jail for debt. He wrote pamph. Betting Shed and in the Waighing Rooman was finally secured and is now safely and accounts, he planned to answer to the lets against the American in the war of the Revolution, and his enemies and he was bost of my ability. ̈
varning his pension. But this was unjust;
There being no questions the Chairman proposed the adoption of the report and his independence is undoubted. He was, accounts Mr. Skelton reconded and the however, intuitively right about human motion was carried.
slavery in all countries. He had a strango Mr. Skinner proposed the confirinationprejudice against the Scotch, who furnished of the appointments of Mere Dituena Clark, G. C. Moxon and T. Kusamoto to him with some of his most memorabla the Consulting Committee,
witticisms. Ho-wasdevoted to the establish- Mr Bannar scented and the motioned order in State and Church. To him was carried
Charles, the Second was admirable. Ho disapproved of women in public netivities said of a woman's proaching that it was like n dog walking on his hind legs, it isn't
The Chairman, That is all the business, gentlemen. Thank you for your atten- danco. Dividend warrants will be ready
D-MOTTOW.
Yours, gla
J. M. G.
THE AMERICAN ARMADA,
New York, February 10. President Roosevelt approves of the heavy fortification of Manila Bay.
The fleet has passed safely through the Magellan Straits.
Tokyo, February 10.."
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