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UNITED STATES FLEET'S VISIT.
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CHEFOO, July 11.
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FLOODS IN NORTH,
TIENTSIN IN DANGER
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WEALTH DETECTOR.
FINDING NATURE'S STORES
OF MINERALS.
Remarkable results have been TIENTSIN, July 21.
obtained recently by two experts Tientsin is again menaced by of the South Kensington Science Since I last wrote, the United floods, owing to the flood waters Museum in the detection of
fifteen miles west of the city now States Asiatic Fleet has arrived in registering twenty-two feet. The minerals, oil, water and other? port, and the town has conse-"danger is aggravated by the valuable deposits beneath the quently become more alive. The Chinese authorities refusing to cut earth's crust. The instrument
dyke. The hotels, especially The Broadway, the Pelyun.ho
are in full swing and Dances have volunteer corps was called out used is the Eotros Torsion Bal- is sensitive to been taking place very frequently to-night to patrol the concessions ance which and the dykes. at the Chefoo and Customs Clubs
|extremely slight differences in the and the Broadway Hotel.
specific gravity of surrounding objects.
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The instrument can now be seen in the British Government Build- ing at Wembley.
The balance'is also sensitive to a cavity in the ground underneath the surface," said Dr. J. W, Evans, the eminent scientist, to the
"Daily News."
If used in excavation it would indicate, for example, the location of a cavity such as Tutankhamen's tomb, and save time in digging. It can also be used to determine the constituents of the sea-bottom. An Eotvos balance placed on a cliff
will indicate what minerals are to
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The Mission Council of the American Presbyterian Mission of Shantung have this year held theiz), Annual Convention here. Dr. Chas. E. Johnson Being Chairman for the session. The meetings were held at the Missionary Home, where most of the missionaries stayed. Among others who ad- Alimony," which comes to the dressed the Convention was Rev.
NEW YORK, July 21, World Theatre to-morrow, is a.W. Towrie, D.D., the Chairman The following are the latest
China Council of the results in the baseball leagues: gripping domestic drama by A. 7 of the
Presbyterian (North) Missions in, Locke which depends for its plot China
NATIONAL LEAGUE. St. Louis...... 2 Philadelphia... 3 on the complexities of character The American Southern Baptist St. Louis...... 7 Philadelphia.. 4 ARRIVAL AT KAGOSHIMA.
now holding their Chicago Grace Darmon Mission are Kobe, July 7:-Squadron-leader of the wife.
..... 7 Boston......... Convention, the meetings of which Cincinnati Start MacLaren's aeroplane was
This are taking place in the CIM.
... New York sighted through the mist to the plays this difficult role.
AMERICAN LEAGUE. south-west of Kagoshima on tall, willowy blonde, whose per Prayer Room. Saturday at 455 pm. Scores of sonal magnetism has brought her A three days cricket match was New York.10 Cleveland...
students thousands
and
to the very fore of America's played on the 21st. and 28th June, New York 4 Cleveland...... I
and finished on July 5. between Washington... 5 St. Louis spectators along the shore.. near the Mercantile"
School screen actresses, is the heroine of the Chefoo Cricket Club and the cheered the fliers, waving a long line of picture successes. CLM. Boys' School. Union Jack. The machine came Her sense of balance, her beauty, batted twice, the Cricket Club win- directly over the landing place grace and style, all lend themning by 27 runs. On the 21st. the 2nd, after a steady circuit flight seives to her interpretation of Cricket Club commenced their
wife magnificent the crowds, landed at the above
in innings, and were all out for 107, of which Mr. Graham contributed "Alimony." 5.5 p.
The British Aying party left Her handsome though erring 30, Mr. Grubb, 27, and Mr. Harrison Cllshot, England. on March 25 husband is played by Warner Hazeland and Goold both and reached Kagoshima after 103 Baxter. Baxter's strong mobile secured 3 wickels; Lyons, 2, and Vale and Burnett one each. When days. The distance is
about face. graceful build and power of the School went into bat, Ford was 10,200 miles.
silent expression have made him run out with the score ato and soon Squadron-leader MacLaren and
moviw afterwards Vale was brilliantly his assistants came ashore half an a popular figure in:
caught by Mr. Graham after having hour later and were taken by Mr. pictures. Ueno, Deputy Mayor, and the Gloría Dubois, the other woman made a rapid 15. Mr. Duncan and Aviation Committee-men to the the case, is played, by Ruby Hazeland made determined lecture all of the Marine School, Miller, famous in Europe as a stand and carried the score to 58, were leading Shakesperenn actress when stumps were drawn. When where they rested and inspected as a matter of form, by a with Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree. the boys continued batting on the
Mr. W. Mackay, third engineer, August (both days inclusive), during Hazeland was soon out, Customs officer. The two aviators, Miss Miller. a red-haired, blue 28th,
Burnett scored 8
"Nanning," has gone third engi- which period no transfer of shares
can be registered. over beer and sand-wiches, stated eyed English beauty, though the having made 14. that the machine left Shanghai at star of many British films, makes rapidly before being beautifully neer, "Ngankin."
Mr. bowled by Mr. Graham, 9.25 at flying for Kagoshima American screen debut Duncan was well caught by Mr. neer, "Ngankin," has gone third
Mr. E. McDiarmid, third engi-y Order of the Board of Directors L.S. GREENHILL,... direct. When they came near a
Secretary. that "Alimony." London critics hate Lilley, with a score of 36 to his engineer, "Nanning." small islet they found the aeroplane had taken a hailed her as England's Ber-credit. The rest of-the-side were Mr. W. Paterson, from reserver- to the hart, and according to studio resaon out. Goold 7, and Pote Hunt has gone chief officer, "Sunning." northerly, drift owing wind. They consulted the chart and ports, she has gone a long way in 6, being the only two who made Mr. R. Warren, chief officer, "Sau-
The side nlng." is on reserve. · corrected their
The this picture to establish such anything like a stand. course, weather was fine and the trip was reputation in the United States, was all out for 103, four less than. pleasant. The aviators said that Clyde Fillmore 'plays Granville the Club's score. they had never had such a the husband's scheming employer Graham secured most of tremendous ovation as in Kago-Those who saw "The Devil's Pass wickets, taking 6. The Settlement has gone chief officer, "Chaksang." shima. They hoped to get homekey," directed by Von Stroheim, followed by the end of next month, with are familiar with his masterte all out as time was called, Mr. A. B. Osmond, chief officer,
Juck.
Then the airmen set their hands inspecting and repairing the machine and put up for the night. at the Satsumaya Hotel.
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Mr. L. V. Rowe, from leave, has gore second officer, "Huichow" Mr. G. A. Elias, second officer, "Huichow," is on leave.
Mr. G. A. Evans, chief officer, "Fatahan," has gone chief officer, Yunnan," Mr. J. T. Layton, chief officer, "Yunnan," has gone chief officer, "Fatshan."
Mr. J. S. G. Brown, chief officer, As usual Mr. "Shansi," is on reserve.
the
Mr. D. R. Kilbee, from reserve,
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on and were just
"Chaksang," has gone chief officer, 108, ont Fun interpretation of a polished male having made
"Leesang." After a short rest at the lecture factor, a part similar to the score. Mr. Graham contributed to better than their first innings'
Mr. M. Costello, chief officer, -hail the aviators attended a
this amount a brilliant 54, before "Leesang," has gone chief officer, reception at Kanoike, whero Mr. which he takes in “Alimony."
Kagoshima, Ijuin, Mayor of
Coburn Granville's clerk, whost being caught by Herbert off Vale. "Kwaisang." addressed felicitations and his foolish wife has fallen head over Burnett's good bowling disposed Mr. J. M. Meikle, chief officer, daughter presented to the aviators heels in love with her husband: of two of the Club's batsmen, "Suisang," has gone chief officer,WING to the above mentioned baskets with beautiful flowers and unscrupulous employer, is acted Messrs. Towlson and Douglas, "Chipshing. Ms H. S. Hurley,
disease being unusually pre- The students of the William A. Carroll, best known with very low scores. Mr. Lilley chief officer, "Chipshing," is on valent in the Colony at present the souvenirs. girls schools sang "God save the for his eminent stage success is was back in form again and made
Public is advised to boil all drinking King." The welcome came to a Kartoff in "The Man on the Boy" 24, before being caught by Vale.
Mr. J. Turbyne, from reserve, Water and Milk before use. -close at 6.40 p.m.
and his screen interpretation of Hazeland secured three wickets, has gone second officer, "Yuen- the leading role Henry Drew, in also Vale, while Moore and Lyons "Tifty Candles."
procured one each, Lyons clean sang." Mr. G. Clark, acting second Carroll,
skilful character bowling Mr. Grubb during the officer, "Yuensang," has gone third
first over of the innings. The officer, same ship. Factor, has a difficult role to play School commenced their second Mr. O. V. W. R. Basham," from changing from a comedy vein innings on the 5th July, but apart reserve, has gone acting chief Sunday the party left during the early part of from Burnett, 21: Hazeland, 2t, officer, "Luenho." Kagoshima for Kushimoto at 7.05Alimony" to a heavy dramatic not out, and Ford, 13, the Mr. W. H. Watson, chief officer, am, having taken aboard Flight tragedy role toward the end of School's batting was very feeble. Lieut. Bryant of the British Em-
the play.
Mr. Graham was if anything bassy at Tokyo.
For some days the district of Jackie Saunders, Alton Brown bowling better than usual and Kushimoto had been under a curtain and Hershall Mayall complete the accounted for 8 wickets, for 32
". of this latest runs. of mist, though the weather was excellent cast fair in the morning. A telegram F. B. O. offering. notifying the departure of the British party at 7.05 8.m. was received at Kushimoto, but the aeroplane could not be sighted up till noon. Telegrams were sent "ut in all directions inquiring about the passage of the British muchines. There was excitement in the town for a time, when a report arrived
AT KUSHIMOTO.
On
ALLEGED KIDNAPPING
"CASE ADJOURNED.
On the evenings of the 26th and 30th. June special cinematograph pictures of the Japanese earthquake were shewn at the Chefoo Club
"Luenho," has resigned. Mr. J. R. Middenway, second officer, "Tung- wo," has gone second officer,
Tuckwo"
Mr. A. McŅ. Marshall, from reserve, has gone second engineer, "Luenho."
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Japanese Consul. The entertain third engineer, "Lienshing."
that the British machine had landed Chinese boys were made against was packed. Owing to a con- sang."
Chinese at the Kowloosiderable number of foreigners engineer, "Tingaang."
Kawanishi Aerodrome, and the accompany him on the understand Japanese Consul for the 30th."Yuensang," is on reserve..
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on TUESDAY, the 29th July, taking Cargo for the above Ports.
Silk and Valuablo Cargo for Italy, France and Loudon (under arrange ment) will be coproyed by this Steamer proceeding to Bombay and there tran- chipped to the on-carrying Steamer for
ment was free, and on the first Mr. R. Macintyre, third engi-THE Steamship evening a large number of Chinese neer. "Lienshing." has resigned. had been invited as well as the Mr. W. O. Nicoll has been, appoint carrying His Majesty's Mails will be Allegations of kidnapping two foreign community and the Halled sup'y third engineer, "Ting- despatched from this port at Noon
Mr. E. Dewar, sup'y third on the coast of Nishimuro Gun, a
Mr. C. E. Webb, from leave, has about 25 miles, north-west of Magistracy yesterday afternoon being unable to see them the first
It was stated by the police that evening a special show was very gone chief officer. "Yuengeng." Kushimoto, at 1.50 p.m.
by the
Mr. J. Turbyne, chief officer, Gasoline was taken. in at the the man persuaded the boys to Courteously arranged
After the pictures were over-and
Mr. J. A. Thom, sup'y third they were simply wonderful-the
- Parosla will be'ressived at the Offica Japanese Consul entertained those engineer, "Tingsang." has gone present to Hight refreshments, third engineer, "Suiwo."
until 5. p.m.. on the day previous to After this, pictures showing the Mr. G. H. Madden, chief officer, opening of the new Hongkong "Suitui," has resigned.. Mr. E. Wing. The contents and value of all
packages must be declared, and Shanghai Bank Building in Matthews, chief officer, "Lung- For further particulars, apply to
shan," has gone chief officer, HACKINNON, MACKENZIE & CO., Shanghai, were screened.
"Suitai."
Agents, Hongkong, 22nd July, 1924.
machine few low for Kushimoto through the dense clouds, landing at 5.05 p.m., after a couple of circuit flights over the town. The spectators below gave deafening cheers.
ing that he would find them work One of the boys escaped and ransom was paid for the other The case was adjourned.
Headed by the Union Jack, the flying party came ashore and made had to maintain an altitude of from its way for the Kalgetsu-Kwan 100 to 300 metres. The gasoline Hotel through roads thickly lined was exhausted and they had with school children and others land at Susami.
took a short rest. at the Hotel
A Japanese civilian aroplane! was leaving Kushimoto on Sunday
SHARE QUOTATIONS,
Captain S. Bell-Smith, from leave, has gone master, “Lung- shan." Mr. E. Pringent, acting! before attending a reception at the afternoon to transport gasolens for
Messrs Joseph, Gould & Co. chief officer, same ship.
master, Lungshan," has gone Kushimoto elementary 'school the British fillers when it suddenly kindly supply the following sharer. Pritchard, second officer, where the airmen exchanged
meetings with Mr. Tajima, head dropped from a height of 600 quotations ruling on the Shanghai Honam," has gone acting chief |
of the town office, Mr. Goto, metres upon the town," damaging market this morning
the float, wings, and propeller.
representative of the Governor of One of the aviators was slighty Wakayama, and other lending people of the locality.. Garland hurt. souvenirs were offered to the
The accident is attributed in
aviators, and Squadron-leader overloading.
MacLaren returned thanks.
FLYING TO KASUMIGAURA. The squadron-leader explained A telegram reuched Kashimoto to interviewers that the proposed from the Kasumigaura Aerodrome flight to Kushimoto by way of early yesterday morning announc Sakurajima, Osumi and the Sea of log that a dense mist hangs ove Hyuga was intercepted by a dense the Izu Peninsula.Squadro fog, which had to be avoided be- leader MacLaren nevertheless cause of the risk of crashing into decided to start; carefully inspect the mountafas. At 7.45 am. the ed his machine, and left fo acroplane had to put back to amid deafening cheers at 9.45 a.m. Kagoshima and taking a routs The seroplane made a circuit over around Sata Point, flew for the town and then went out of Kushimoto, the route being about sight, taking a course, towards the 300 miles longer. The machiny north-easter
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