MONDAY, JULY 9, 1917.
RED LIPS AND HEALTH.
The first place where annis, or thin blood, shows is in the lips and gums anch the membranes that line the eye lids. You may be naturally pale and still be
Hughes & Hough healthy but when these membranos jose
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Taructions to sell by Public Anution
BE Undersigned have received in-
(FOR. ACCOUNT OF THE CONCERNED),
од
TUESDAY,
the 10th July, 1917, commencing at 2.30 p.m. at their Sales Roos, No. 8
Dos Veur Road, Corner of
Ica HotSESTEXT. VALUABLE TEAKWOOD AND BLACKWOOD FURNITURE,
BEDSTEADS, CURTAINS, PICTURES,
SC..
te.,
As follows:- Upholstered Suites, Arm-chairs and Sofas, Card Tables, Bedroom Furniture comprising Double and Single Brass- mounted Bedsteads and Twin Besi- atoads, Sideboards, Dipher Waggons, Extension Dining Tables and Chairs, Tea and Occasional Tables, es Dinner Services, Crockery, Glass Ware, Cooking Stoves, Cutlery, Toilet Sets, &c., Bath Room Utensils, Roll-top Desks and Writing Tables. Sundry Electro Plused Ware, etc.
wood
2 Piamos in good condition, Electric Readig Lamps, Blackwood and. Teak- Screens, Sundry Hlackwood Furniture, including Large Overmantel, no Large Telescope by Wood, London, Engravings, Picturom, éta, etc.
Also.
their bright red colour your blood is deficient in quantity or rulour
Thin blood is a"danger; it invite disease. As the organisms of the blood
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SUNDAY'S TELEGRAMS.
THE WESTERN FRONT.
ARTILLERY ACTIVITY.
Bosnos, July 8. Field-Marshal Sig Douglas Elsig reports artillery activity astridle the Scarpe and in the neighbourhoods of
have to repel disease germs thin blond(euter's Service to the China Mail.) | Messizes and Nieuport. nieans less power to do this. Fer instance, when you cut yourself, the wound does not heat so quickly if your blood is thin and weak,
To build up the blood there is one remedy that has been a household word for a generation-Dr. William' pink pills for pala peopic" These pills tone up the entire system, make the blood rich and red, strengthen the nerves, increase the appetite, put colour in the cheeks and lips, and drive away that unnatural tired' feeling. Good, wholesome food and fresh. air will do the rast. Begin Dr. Williams' pink pills to-day
you can get them locally, a post free from the Dr. Williams Medicine Co. 95 Szechen Road Shanghai, battle for $1.80, 6. bottles for B
WRITE « peat ened to the above address, making for a free cops of a nssful Fealth Guide,
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AUCTIONS.
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PUBLIC AUCTION.
DARTICULARS and Conditions of the Perting by Publie à action: Sale, to be
Bald on MUNDAY, the 18th day of July, 1917. at 3 pm, at the Offices of the Public Works Dapartmant, by Order of His Excellency the Governor of One Lot of CROWN LAND above Bowen Road, เป tho Colony of Hongkong for a term of 75 years, with the option of Surveyor of His Majesty the King, for one renewal at a Crown Rent to befized by the
further term of 75 years.
so, of Hale.
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Contents in
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PUBLIC AUCTION.
1938
THE Undersigned has received instruc cioer from the Liquidators of Messrs.
Tennis Poles and Netting, Porcelain | JABSEN. & Co. in pursuance of an order Cigar Cabinet, Erinmelled, Bath, Brass of the Hoogkong Government to sell by Finger Bowl, Carpeta. (New and second Fublic Auction at 12 o'clock (Noon) on band), Chid's Cot, Perambalutors..
TUESDAT, et, Che
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A few lots of Turkish. Bath Sheets, Towels Single and Double Bed Sheets, Bed Quilts, etc., e
(Full Partidalarm from Catalogue.) Tessants.
HUGHES & HOUGB,
Auctions.
Hongkong, July 4, 1917.
PUBLIO AUCTION.
1831
Undersigned have received in
the 31st day of July, 1917, as his Sales Roopas, DUDDELL STREET,
THE VALUABLE LEASEHOLD PROPERTY situate at The Peak Hongkong, and being Ramal Building Lot No. 19...
IN ONE LOT The property consists of
The piece or parcel of ground and premises known as "Lysholt” 104 The' Peak, Situate near Mount Gough in the Colony of Bongkeng with an arm of
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RUSSIAN OFFENSIVE
RESUMED.
NAVAL OPERATIONS IN BALTIC IMPENDING,
THE FRENCH FRONT
KEEN ARTILLERY STRUGGEN:
LONDON, July 7.
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ADMINISTRATIVË AUTONOMY IN
SPAIN..
Paxus," July F. The Catalonian Deputies and Senators assemble in Cervelova unanimotisly" called on the Government, to establish administrative antonowy in Spain and decide to convuky an extraordinary meeting of all Parliamentarians at Bar eelona on the 19th inat. it the Govern ment does not reopen, the Cortes.
ECONOMY IN COAL TRANSPORT.
A French communiqué sare:--Thera
LONDON, July 8. has been a marked recrudescence" of The Controller of Coal Mines bas artillery activity in some sectors. i
[drawn up a" schame under which Great Operations in Champagne enabled us Britain will be divided into twenty reduce two small salients. The areas in which consumans will obtain fonemy four times unsuccesfully at coal from the nearest point at which it
tempted to recupture lost ground and is produced. sustained serious losses.
Lonpos, July 7. The resumption of the Hussin, Rensire after a short iul is in-fp dicated in
German communiqué. in a
Attacks were delivered between Zborow and Boninely, where 7,000- Pisoners were taken on Monday, and ai Brzeziny, farther south.
Correspondents at Petrogrid ema » phasise that the offensive is not of mere demonstration, but is in accord | unce with clent strategicul, platas.
They state thus the Gieruns here already withdwn seven Divisions Er the West, 1 tdition to fresli formations frün tiqqunny. }
There are signs of imponding Naval operations in the Baltic.
Alteraft, are making Lövinka "and submarines of exploring the Gulf of Finland. --
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The artillery struggle continued most kenly on the left of the Mensa.
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THE AMERICAN TRANSPORTS.
TWO SUBMARINES BELIEVED
SUNK.
PARIS, July.. 7. American naval officers interviewed anil they believed that two submarines were sunk by the destroyers escorting the American contingent across the Atlantic.
They state that one submatine dived when it was sighted, but the Transpar anti, a destroyer, "mavuvred so as to gat the submarino visible beneath, just matern, and dropped a tomb. There, was a violent explosion and the water covered with oil, The other sul-
Existing contracts for supplies from long distances will be abrogited and will be replaceable hy new contracts (with nearer collieriei.
It is estimated that seven hundes million ton miles will be saved in rail-. way coal transport Water borne coil
not be affected.
Licenses will be issued where special i coal is required forspécial manufactures.
THE STRATEGIC POSITION OF
It
IRELAND..
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LONDON, July 7 The Navy League has requested Mr. Lloyd George to receive a deputation in regard to the safeguarding of Irish harbours and communications in the event of Irish self-government as the outcome of the Irish Convention.
It is me worthy that many leaders of the Regiment Committees were the first to fallin Sunday's advance. The infantry are delighted with the Curţillerý, preparation which is un-marine was believed to have been ram-writes that the Government is fully
precedented on the Russian front.
The Czecho-Slovik Brigade, rotaz
of volunteers, stdrined three lines of fortified heights, breaking tla
med by a transport.
ITALY'S DETERMINATION.
GOVERȘMENT. :
Lenenty's front. - "Altogether 5,800 VOTE OF CONFIDENCE IN THE
prisoners were taken in one village.
M. Kerensky, the Minister of Wag was present throughout.
ARTILLERY ACTIVITY.
LONDON, July 6
A Russian official message transmit.
ROME, July
The. Setate unanitously paskett a "vole of confidence in the Government aloe, a speech by Signor Boselli There were 172 members present.
Signor Boselli said the Senate's" vote of confidenes iu. the Görein- rent would prore
that Itly was
The Premier, derlining for the present,
interested in the strategic position of Ireland in its relation to Imperial defence a communicatious in wari
time.
THE POTATO DISPUTE..
NEUTRALS ROD TROUBLES.''
Losnos, July 6."
"It is officially stated at, The Hague that the Minister of Agriculture's remark in connection with the export of | potatoes to Great Britain insecurately reproduced. The Minister said that Holland must export - potatoes
tad by wireless says: There has been determined to do her utmer to to Germay in order to get coal: increased reciprocal artillery activity in the direction of Zolotehen. Sharp
Secure victory in eroperation with consequently, by virtue of the Angle oncounters tack place in the region offer Allies.
| Dutch agreement, potatoes must be Izikelany. The enemy artillery was
permitted to go to Englanni, although intense to the eastward of Lípitzadolna
England was not obliged to deliver codi to Holland. The Germans white fagged, and ang
**HEROIC SERBIA."
zested fraternizing in the region of GREES "TREMEN'S TRIBUTE. Batiestchi but we replied by artillery.
A battle is proceeding in the direction of Sakkiz (Turkey in Asia), and in the region of Biatans on the Abishirvana
river with reinforced Turka.
GERMAN REPORTS.
"A German official message, trans-
other European nentials are again Meanwhile, the food difinities of
shown by the report the Dunish Atness, July 7.
Government Committee that the Danes The Greek Government has given can pull through the winter only by banquet in honour of M Jounart, the greatest euonomy and the slaughter- the Entente High Commissioner.
ing after 1st September a half the Tousting. M. Jounet and General stock of pigs and the least profitable Samil, who was also present, Meattle. Venizelos suit the Greek "people
structions to sell by Public Auction. {134032 square feet and registered in the witted by wireless, states: Massed would fulfill their obligations with 3
On
THURSDAY,"
the 18th July 1917, at 10.30
at their Sales Rooms, No. 8,
Des Vans Road, Corner of
Jer HousE STREET,
3-,
Land Office as Rural Building Lot. No.
19...
The lot is hell for the unexpired residue of a terms of 75 years created "therein by an indenture of Crown Lens.
dated' the 23rd day of April 1500.
A CONSIGNMENT OF Turkish Bath Gowns, Largo Turkish Bath Sheets, Bath Towels, Face Towels, Linen Damask Table Cloths and Servietts, Bingle and Double Bed Sheets, Pillow Cases, White Satin Quilts, Glass
oth, Ferfumery, Eau de Coyne Scop Dress Material, Rain Coats, Linen, Brown Holland, ote, etc.
Aloy
A VARIED ABORTMENT OF Large and small Brass Vases, Jar- dinieres, Finger Bowls, Flower Vases, Kutani Vases, Wall Plates, Porcinia Vasco, etc., etc., ete.
And
A few lots of Enamelled Kitchen Utensila
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(Full Particulars from Catalogue). Tzuma-fish.
BUGRES & HOUGH,
Auctioneers.
Hongkong, July 3, 1017.
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Russian assaults on Brezany and especially the obligatio of THE DISTURBANCES IN HOLLAND.
The alliance with heroic Serbia,
between Zhorow and Kontúchy broke down heavily.
1.
An artillery battle has developed between Zborow and Brzezapy also ut Lisciy. Zwyzyn, Broly and Smorgon.
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THE PARLIAMENTARY CONTROL OF FINANCE.
"LONDON, July "6.
Losidy, July 6. The German Press is naturally
INTIMATIONS
A Double Safeguard.
When buying Worcestershire Sauce, always look for the signature in White
Ao Norrine
Lea
on the Red label, and see also that the name LEA & PERRINS is embossed in raised letters on the glass bottle.
LEA & PERRINS label and bottle are copied to such an extent that these precalitions.are necessary, in order to make sure that you are being, supplied with the original and genuine Worcestershire and not one of its maaj imitations
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SOLD BY CHEMISTS AND STORES EVERYWHERE.
inaking the most of the disturbances HAS AMERICA SOLVED THE U BOAT
PROBLEM? in Holland, with the object of stirring up trouble between Great EXPERTS PLANS "IMPORTANT Rumanian preparations to attack to the many complaints of the lack unlikely it will meet with any In the House of Commons, replying Britain uml Eolland, but it is most southward of Casina valley were dis-of Parliamentary control of finance, success. persed. Under our fire, the enemy Mr. Bonar Law stated that a Select is restless on the Lower Danube.
iments.
IRISH BYE ELECTION.
NATIONALIST RETURNED.
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Committee would be appointed to consider how control would be best obtainable, and also to examine the
CONGRATULATIONS FOR RUSSIA.
expenditure of Government Depart-
Lostos, July 6." LATEX LONDON, July 5.
Mr. Michael Heurn, Nationalist, Mr. Bonar Law's announcement of Reuter informed that the British
hae been returned opposed for. Ambassador Sir George Bachatan has the appointment of a Select Committea
South Dublin County, was practically ad acceptance of a been instructed to warmly congratulate the Russian Government on the trilliation by Sir Godfrey Collins, which was the result of several months of purces of the new offensive, the litest reports of which show that it is favour agitation among members of the House of Commons against the waste of ably developing.
mar. The motion was backed by over 900 members."
A message from Paris atates that M. Painleve, Minister of War, has similarly congratulated the Russian Government.
The Man Who Gets There
Ta the man who bas blood- real rich red blood and r plenty of it- kis body.
WATERBURY'S METABOLIZED COD LIVER OIL COMPOUND makes blood-lots of it--life bralo pourishing, togth replenishing blood.
OF ALL CHEMISTS
Mr Bonar Law stipulated that the examination of expenditure should not be used to control policy, but the papers. point out that the Goverment was compelled to make the concession as
THE BILYER MARKET.
LONDON, July 7. Silver is quoted at 39.13/16. The market is quiet.
TAKEN WITH THE “BREMEN."
the feeling of members was thoroughly HOW THE SECRET MESSAGE TO routed and it was noteworthy that o speech was made against the spirit of the motion throughout the debsto
MR. BONIR. LAW AND HIS OFFICIAL DUTIES.
LONDON, July
In the House of Commons, Mr Bonar
How
MEXICO, WAS SEIZED.
AND FAR-REACHING."
That the American Navy is experi
KEAT
KILLS
menting with highly important invention, which it is confident will prove to be the solution of the undersea boat problem, was divulged on May 8 by the Secretary: for the Navy, Mr. Daniela, and a high officer of the Department's technical staff, following a prolonged conference at which, in addi-
BUGS tion to the Secretary, Admiral Berson; Chief of Operations, Admiral Griffin, !: FLEAS MOTHS Chief Engineer, and Admiral Taylor, BEETLES Chief Constructor, met the scientific members of the Naval Consulting Board.
I can say this, concerning the work
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of these experts," said M"Daniela,
that their plans are no dream. They are very important and very far
TINS 367-
reacting The high officer referred to, KING EDWARD HOTEL
said with undisguised satisfaction: At laat we are getting down to brass tacks."
'GUARDING MERCHANTMEN: ZAS Dr. Marhamars, stated recently that since January 1, 15 British ships bad. been reported overdue, about which po information had yet been received. It was impossible to say how many wore marine casualties and how many were due to enemy action. The Admiralty
was it (asks the Dally was doing its best to provide escorta, Chronici) President Wilson knew of but it was impossible to do so in the the existence of Zintern'a famous case of all vessola, instruption to Bernstraff to incite Mexico Dr Maramar stated that the traris- to an alliance against America
This is mystery (it continues) even to many Americas in 10nch with public
The Os de Thin Phii affaire. notwithstanding its jocular
uppannor,
Low stated that as the duties of is often well insuite, declares that the mpers were found by the British when
t:
the Chancellor of the Exchequer did they seized the Breses. Com not allow him to give as much time as mercial sparine was on its way to | New York when li was brought in to bia work in the War
Dover, ane relevel of this and other bly an addition would be decuments of high importance
ide to the War Cabinet to
would like to do if b
tord was right, therefore, in saja. sus that he never received, the letters not add, of course that he If their patch by
port-Ballarat remained afloat for 41 hours after being torpedoed, and, in fact, was towed a considerable distance before
shë sank
·THE- CLERGY'S WAR SERVICE.
Since February the Bishops of the arch of England have released 1,668 clergymen
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