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SCIENTIFIC MISCELLANY.
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BLACKENING-LIGHTING WASTE THE NEW WBATHER INDICATOR-MUSCLE MASTERY - WHERE MUSIC TH PRESCRIBED MACHINE RUBBERING - FON-1NTOXICATING LANTO-AMERICAN DIAMONTISU
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which I think will be able dually to solve the question of ancient civilisation in thos countries. So far one inseription has been diciphered by an eminent German orientalist, Dr. Glasur, as meaning 'Sophat, which is the name of the capital la South Arabia, and at the. same time is the root of the uns Sofala, a port in East Africa. The inscription, which was on a stone, is about 1,700 years old. Two other stones which I have brought home have The recovery of gold from sea water is still been classified as Babylonian boundary-elenes fascinating problem, Liversidge has estrated The remaining stones have been sent in Hanover
When that the ocean contains from 1:30 to 260 tons of
to the inscriptions Cons; but if this hy divided by 100 the salmo gold per enbie wils, or a total of 100,000,000 in flannesburg I was asked by the Tie would still be $697,711,000,000,000, while M. do Wilde, of Brussels, finds that sit of the gold
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ibed up to the present time would unt form en more than fi fost square, representing value of $13,559,916.005. M. da Wilde his new method of separation from which he expects great resuits. He treats ocoau wator with a Concurated solution of salt of tin, which transforms the gold into parpio of Cassins, a oxide of gold and tin, and this is fixed by hydrate of magnesia, which is liberated from The the sea water en adding limev hydrate of magnesia has been charged with as much as lifteen per cent of gold. Which is removed with cyanide of potassin solution.
A cariens blackening of the faces and hands of certain persons being treated by electricity has been noticed. Investigation showed that this took place only whan the patient's chair was electrically positive and the crown of the Load negative, aud when oil-hosters were bring used to warm the room. The blackouing proved to be due to invisible carbon particles thrown off by the burning oil-and-drawn to the positive pole.
Inventors still have room for increasing the economy of lighting. Sir Junges Dowar hitely pointed out that of the energy of the candles, oil and cual-gas. only 2 per cent is transformed into light of the incandescent lamp, 3 per cont; are Lamp, 10 per cont; and angesim lamp. 15 per cent. But 9 per cent of the energy of the Cuban firefly appears as light, only one per cent being wasted,
are exceptious
to
CHINESE. COOLIES ON
THE HAND.
TAKING ADVANTAGE OF BRITISH PARTY POLITICA.
Berlin. 10th August. The Johannesberg correspondent of the Cologne Gazette furnishes some interesting evidence with regard to the causes of some of the diffentica which hase prisen_in_connexion with imported Chinese labour on the Rand
with the coolies. These interpreters are paid Ous fruitful soures of dispute would seem to be prosence and influenes of white interprutors a higher seals than are the
white labourers, and they are consequently rogarded with considerable jealoney and dislike by the letter, ospasially since the interpretors are inclined to take the part of the coplies when disputes arise. The inevitable result in an aggravation of the conflicts between the
white miners and the Chilmaren.
Asunciation to give a lecture there on my is covering, bat us I was oblized by business come home. I shall give a lecture on the subject as abou as the inscriptions on all the stones haro besa thoroughly investigated. That is only on side of my expedition, however. I have been closely examining Rhodesis on its minies and agricultural prospects. While I fad that the mining prospects are much better than any prople have thought for instanes, there ar In the opinion of the chief interpreter of the traces of tin all orar North-East Mashonaland, local coolie importation soviets, the dissatisfac and at the same time large copper deposits-I dotion which prevails among the Chicummed is not think much of the agricultural prospects.entivaly netificial, and is chiefly founded upon for the reason that the sod is averywhere very the knowledge possessed by the nananast coolin this. Generally speaking, after dr-to-eight of the fact that Chinese labour on fle
Of inches you get to bed rock. f ponese, thero Rand has become a party question in Cogland. Upon the strength of this know- fedge they hope to compel the minc-owners to cepede oven bettor terms and greater comforts than they now enjoy. The corresponrtent, who is evidently acquainted with the conditions of labone in Chian and the Malay Archipelago, omphatically states that, apart from the superb climate the Chinese coolies on the Rant are better feil, latter housed, and better paid than could possibly be the case crawlers,and better than their compatriots actually are in the tinstone works of Malecon, where they have to work for 12 hours under a broiling sun at rates which are equal to about half what is paid in South Africa. Farther causes of discontent and sources of friction with the authorities are to be found in the legislative restrictions placed upon trading and zumbling, both of which aca innate instincts of Tho Chinamon.
JOINT STOCK SHARES.
Messrs. Vernon & Smyth say in their weekly share report dated Hongkong, 29th September, 1905 business has been fairly elise during the week, and rates have ruled firm with fow important exceptions In-the-prosent state of the market a drop in ratos should not be taken too seriously, as in most eans it is due to forced sales on a small and restricted markot, while on the other hand a suddeu rise in ratos is attribalible in many cases is impatient demand which cannot bo immediately satisfied: the latter occurrence, howevor, is less "Trequent than us former, us tight rioney amongst the Chiness, the induce ment to realize dollar stocks at the ruling high rate of exchange, and the influence of the monthly settlements are strong features of the market at the present line.
BANER. --- Hongkong and Blanghais have un negotiated at 5900, closing steady at that. Nationals unchanged and without business.
As rain follows the coaling of an atmosphere nearly saturated with aquasus sapour, the weather forecaster finds it important to determine the moisture in approaching winds. The barometer gires some indication, but its height dependsen
MARINE INSURANCESA few odd lots of wind
pressure and temperature as well as on moisture, and the old vot and dry-ball ther. Unions changed hands in the early part of the mometers have proven entirely surefiable, so week at $785, and later a fair business was transacted at $7 the market closing at $780 that accurato observation has required apparatus with buyers. China Traders have found a fair.
The new too-einbrats for ordinary use.
aquameter," a simple instrument, therefore number of buyers at 87 and good business tals an urgent need. The opening and shutting has been put through at that rate. Cantous, on
the issue of their Report, have improved to 883 of two Laps and raising and lowering of a
orcary reservoir draw a measured quantity of with sales and buyers. The managers recommend nir into a glass vessel, and as this comes sua dividend of 820 per share, placing $200,000 to contact with subydrous phosphoric sold the water is quickly absorbed, causing the mercury to rise is a narrow glaes stems to a point showing the exact percentage of aqueous vapour in the ni".
The muscle artist" to whom Prof. vou Bergmann, the famous Berlin surgeon, has draw attention, bas such mastery of the muscle that he can aove them about as he wishes. He draws up his abdominal erg us, leaving a cavity then he presses them down until his abdomen grows globular; then he divides them into right and left-acetious, with hullon between. de makes the musel of any part of his body Tremblo and shake like jally. He stops his pulse beating and moves his heart at will. Just how these ingular results are etiofue l' is a ystery.
Vocal or instrumental music as a therapeutic agent has run found by Dr. F. 8. Kennedy ta be a useful aid in melancholin, insomnia, hysteria, family affliction, business roverses, ddition pos, and mental or physical fatigue, A Ger- inan physician has used music to lessen the distress and after effects of applying aues- thetics.
Sunstroke, it is pointed ont, is due to the chemical and not to the heat rays. The active rays penetrate anything except a colour seren, and an Egyptain army officer has effectively protected himself by lising his helmet sad coat with yellow.
The orusing machine is designed to lighten the labours of the draughtsman. A cirealar ink eraser is fastened by a screw in the place of the nual drill of a dental engine, and, being rotated by foot power, is guiled over the lines to be removed. The flexible shaft permits of ready movement as desired. At good speed and with light pressure, the eraser works rapidly and effectively, and on good paper the surface can be so soothed that the rasure is scarcely noticuable. In changing the details of engineers maps and in other work a great deal For of labour can be saved by this simple device.
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The novel problem of German chemists is that of producing an agreeable and bygiaie beverage having stimulating properties like beer and wine, but coutaining no le hal or other harmful substance. The investigation is to be made through syntheses of wine and beer. The effects of the different constita-ats upon the organs of taste are to be studied, and an effort will be made to pradace like agreeable materials. The efecte with ava-alcoholic
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FIBE INAURASCER Hovekongs have in- Cuinas have also proved to S40, after sales at $3372, the market. closing with a fer vellors, ruled firm and the rate has risen to 8874 with ont sales.
SHIPPING Hongkong, Canton and Macas remain steady at 36 with buyers, while it a few shares are probably procurable. Indy with a demand from Shanghai, ance rises to $95. A fair business was put through at that rate, he Inrket closing rather sister with probable gellors. We hare nothing elss to report under this healing.
REFINERIES-China Sugars, with a few settlement shares on the market, have continued weak, and sales have been adest rates under 3230, the nominally quoted price during the weok. The market closes firmish at $230 Tazas hure been placed at $154, and close with
sellers.
MINI A. We have nothing to report under thin loading.
Docks, WHARVES AND GODOWNS-Hog kong and Whampoa Docks, after further small sales ut8193), suddenly fell to $187 with sellers, and the rate bed to be drapped further to 8184 hefore sales were effected. At that rato o gaoil many shares changed hands, and with an insufil- cient number to supply tim demand the prices rosa to $1854, which they closes with bayors. Kowlong Wharves are obtainable at it, with out sales. Farukams have rated between 2143 and $145, closing at $144 hayers.
TANDS, HOTELA AND BUILDINGS.-- Hong- kong Lands close wook at $128 without business. Kowloon Lands have found buyers at $40. Humphreys at 8124 and West Paints at $55. Hotel quiet au quotations,
COTTON MILLS.-No change or basiness to report
MISCELLANEOTH.-China Procidents have changed hands. at 88.96 and $9 Dairy Farmus at $174. Green Islands at 827 and S8 (in smal? lots), Steam Water hosts at $14 and Watsons tre enquired Powells old) at $12. for at $145
THE JAPANESE BRIDE.
That the movement to ires woman from the hoods of overbearing man ressives but little encouragement is the sunny lend of Jupan is vikt from the romandments given to Japanese wives on their wedding morning by. their mothers. United States localities that have yiekled The behests are known as the Twelco dismonds Shelby county, Alabamu: Commandments of the Bride, as follows:
1. The moment you are married, you are Amador, El Dorado, Butts, Nevada, Trinity, Del Norte and Tatare counties, Californiano lenger my daughter, Thowfore, you must Brawa and Morgan counties, Indian Russell obey your parents in law as you euen oleged
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counties, county, Michigan, weighed 10 7,8 carats; and one of Waukesha county, Wisconsin, 15 12/82 carats.
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DISCOVERIES IN MASHONALAND,
2. When you are married, your husband. will be your sole mastor. Be humble and polite. Str ct obedience to her husband is the noblest virtus a wife eau possess.
in-law.
3. Always be amiable towards your mother- 4. Do not bo jealous; jealousy kills your heshund's affection for you.
5. Even though your husband be wrong, do not get angry be patient, and when he hus estmed down, then speak to him geatly...
6. Do not talk too much; speak no evil of your neighboure: never tall lies.
7. His carly, retiro late, and do not slegs In the afternoon. Drisk little wise, and until you are fifty take no part in public assemblies nor mingle in crowds.
8. Consuit ne fortune-teller.
ST. PETER'S CHURCH, Queen's Road Wast. Sunday. Morning prayer 11 am-Venits, Good- eou; Te Deum, Hawes, Jubilato, Camidge Hymus, 2, 326 326, and 223; Kyrio, Schubert. 12.15. Evening Prayer. Holy Cummunion Mgaificat, Gregory Nune Dimittis, Tule; Hymus, 13, 311, 251, and 24.
The Church launch Degspiring, will call on ships carrying white crows, to bring friends ashore to the services between 9.15 and 10.30 um, wil hotwien 5 16 and tip.m. (Kowloon Felice Pier That 10.30 and 6), returning afterwards.
All the Answering Pernant" is tha call Bug. sittings are free and unappropriated, Visitors welcome, Hooks, &c. providel, Squlay School
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ASHLEY ROAD HALL, Kowloon, No. 0, Ground, Floor--Services. Lord's Day, 11 t.m. Breaking Broad. Lord's Day, 6.30 pm, Gospel Mouling Tuesday, 7 pm., Bible Clas. Thursday, 7 p.. General Mouting. Saturday, 7 p... Pra: Mesting.
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FOR 31 YEARS Биом
Dr Carl Peters, the well-known explorar, has returned to London after an extend à tour in South Africa principally in Rhodosis, whore ho has made some interesting bistoric discoveries tooding to confirm his hoory that Mashonaland
11. Do not wear bright-coloured garments. I went first to is the ancient Land of Ophir,
Always
be setly bat dresser. North-East Mashonaland," asid Dr. Peters to
on your father's 124 Do not pride to investigate rome a Press representativa
rauk or fortune. If he is a rich man. never mining proporties, and also to look for more Ox Salo at-
evidence of my Ophir theory, I have managed allude to his riches before your husband's
relations." to place the Ophir of the Bible in these Hongkong: "DAILY. PRESS" Office.
countries between the Zambesi and the Limpopo, Morera. KELLY & WALSH. Monery. W. BREWER & CO. and as a result of my interesting archeological Canton:
Messrs. A. S. WATSON & Co. explorations there I found several inscriptions of an ancient Arab character, which I have Hongkong, 4th October, 903.
brought to Europe to bo deciphered, and
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These rules are similar to those which were in vogue in Japan huntfuls of years ago, 29 is undicated in the interesting book on wages by Mr. 8. Takaishi in the Wisdom of the East" series.
1874 m 1904.
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