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LOOKING FOR SEA-LEVEL.
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Every effort is being made to give unique importance to the new British tidal observatory. It is designed to give, important information of somewhat! varied kind, and only after earoful study with this in mind has the Ordnance Survey chosen Dunbar, on the east coast of Scotland, as the most suitable site. To
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VESSELS EXPECTED.
THE AMERICAN MAIL.
The T.K.K. str. Chino Mark, which ailed San Francisco on the 1st July, is expected to arrive at this port via Honolulu, Japan ports and Mazila, on the 1st August, between 6 and 8 a.m.
The T.K.K. str. Nippon Maru loft Honolulu for Yokohama on the 25th July, where she is due on the 5th August.
The P.M. str. Nile mailed from Yoko hama for Hongkong on the 29th July, between 10 a.m. and noon: The United States mail has been transferred to the 0.8.K. str. Canada Maru, which is scheduled to arrive here on the 8th August
FID AUSTRALIAN MAIL.
The E. & A. str. Aldenhem left Sydney on the 9th July, for this port (via Queensland ports and Manila), and may be expected to arrive here on the 31st
July.
MERCHANT STEAMERS,
The L.G.M. str. Prinz Waldemar left Sydney on the 20th July, and may be expected here on or about 19th August. The OS.K, str. Chicago Maru, from Tacoma, arrived at Manila on the 25th July, and loft for this port on the 28th July, and is due at Hongkong on the
31st July, am.
The AL. str. Bokeraiz left Singapore for this port on the 20th July, and will arrive here on the 31st July.
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analyse the ash of chemicals, examine technical oils, greases, soaps, candles, and lubricants, and make any other chemical already connected to earth. The usual analysis or technical test.
telephone receiver is used. Current is supplied by a battery of 12 volts, and in used. As the current is not sufficient to the secondary circuit an induction coil is
ring a bell, a form of relay is necessary. The telephone current energizes a weak magnet, and this vibrates a metal disc, which acts upon the special circuit to ring a beli. Temporary telephones may be quickly put in place, or the installation may be of a permanent kind,"
An car-testing apparatus has been devised for determining the exact pitch where the sensitiveness of a partially deaf person begins. The instrument includes a number of ear-pieces, each of which has a special microphone, and these micro phones vary in the size and quality of their constituent carbon balls, and further in having each its peculiar internal resonance, different from that of the others,
BALL-BEARINOS ON CARS, Some account of the tests of ball- bearings on railway cars that are being inado in Sweden has been given in a Consular report.
For 18 months much bearings have been kept in regular service bogie truck passenger car pulled by by the Karlstad-Munkfors Railway on a
benzine electric motor, and it is estimated. that operating cost has been reduced 7 per cent. There has been also a saving in lubrication and other costs. bogie-truck car has been fitted with ball A passenger
and is running on bearings, by the Swedish State railroads,
AFTER THE TROLLEY, WHAT? Haring retained cablo cars so long, Edinburgh is in a position to take the has been perfected since most cities lead wih a system of public transit that adopted the overhead trolley. Its com- mittee of city oficials ha investigated self-propelled cars, and they report that euch cars have reached a stage where they are trustworthy, safe, and suitable for street traffic. greater, this is counterbalanced by savings While the first cost is in tremline construction, conductors, over-between Stockholm and Goteborg. These head or conduit work, and the absence of roads are to try more cars, giving them
a central generating station. Another suggestion brought out by his inquiry is that of abolishing rails in public roads, and using the self-propelled car on the ordinary highway. With care that are simple and efficient in control and drive, and fairly noiseless in working, this plan has interesting possibilities even if not favoured for general adoption.
ELECTRICAL CLAY-PURIFYING
The Apear str. Arratsen Apcar, from Changhai and Kobo, left Moji on the 20th July, p.m., and may be expected here on brought to the notice of the English An electrical process for purifying clay, or about the 31st July, am.
The M.M. str. Chik is undergoing Ceramic Society by Dr. W. R. Ormandy, repairs at Saigon, and will arrive here at depends upon the fact that clay is electro- the end of the wook.
The .Y.K. str. Colombo Meru (Col│negative, while its chief impurities are cutta Line) left Culcutta for this port via electro-positive. The emulsified clay is ports on the 14th July, and is expected partially coagulated by adding electro- here on the 2nd August.
The H.A.L. str. Belgruviu left. Singalytes, and is further purified by passing pera on the 27th July, at noon, and may through a vessel having electrodes differ- be expected here on or about the ending by 00 to 100 volts. The clay-substance, August, a.m.
with as little as 18 to 20 per cent of The N.Y.K. atr. Skidzuoka Maru (American Line) left Hobe for this port water, is deposited as a continuous blan via Moji and Shanghai on the 25th July, ket 4 feet wide and a quarter of an inch and is expected here on the 3rd August
thick. Even fine particles are removed,
The H.A.L. str. Ambria left Singapore on the 28th July, p.m., and may be ex. and the solid product may contain as pected here on or about the ard August, much as 99.6 per cent. china-clay.
3.m.
The str. Capri left Moji for this port
on the 29th July, p.m., and may be
WHEN THE VARIOUS CLOUDS COME. Making 100,000 records of clouds
expected here on er about the 4th August. observed at Epsom, Eng., in the eight
The N.Y.K. str. Iyo Maru (European: Line) left Marseilles for this port vin years ending 1910, S. C. Russell has found ports on the 12th July, and is expected that cumulus cloud occured on 1,622 days, here on the 13th August.
The N.Y.K. str. Tan.ba Maru (Ameri- ean Line) left Seattle for this port on the 15th July, and is expected here on the 17th August-
the greatest number, and stratas on 1,155. The upper clouds--including cirrus, cirro- stratus, and cirre-macula--were prevalent in summer, with minima in
very
The Swedish East Asiatic Co.'s str. winter; and all showed morning and Teddo left Gothenburg on the 23rd July, and is expected to arrive here on or about evening maxima. Intermediate clouds
the 7th September.
cirro-cumulus, alto-stratus, and alto- more common in Lower forms-strato-cumulus, nimbus, fracto-nimbus, fracto-cumulus,
The T.K.K. str. Buyo Maru left Man-cumulus-were also zanillo for Honolulu on the 28th July, summer. and is due in Hongkong on the 20th September.
The N.Y.K. str. Hirano Maru (Eurostratus, and fog-are most frequent in pean Line) left London for this port via winter. Clouds of diurnal ascending cur- porta on the 19th July, and is expected reets-cumulus and cumulo-nimbus-have hero on the 26th August.
maxima at noon and 3 p.m. in every month irrespective of season.
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Hopang, from Chinwantao, is due in
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Hongkong 2nd August.
kong 3rd Augast.
hong 7th August.
PIPE-LINE TELEPHONY.
An economical mine telephone system, already at work in a Prussian mine, hasi been brought to notice by O. Dobbelstein,
Kutsang, from Calcutta, is due in Hong-a German electrical engineer. Any of the Kumsang, from Calcutta, is due in Hong continuous lines of metul extending into the mine-such as rails, air or water pipes, or cables-may be used as a con- ductor, and the other side is earthed in Den of Crombie, from London, is due in the usual way, although the metal is
Hongkong 20th August
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from Penang, Mr. R. Ingham, Mr. W. J. Miss M. Huggins, Mr. Henderson; from Brindisi, Mr. E. Mayer, Mr. P. Solomon; Gunstan, Mr. N. R. Linden, Dr. R. Nolte and Mr. A. Halse..
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Apply to
"X, Y, Z.," Care of" Daily Press" Ones. Hongkong, 23rd July, 1913.
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Por Kitano Maru, for Hongkong, from London, ete., Mr. and Mrs. C. M. de THE GROUND FLOOR of No. 6, DES Carvalho and 3 children, Mr. 4. V. P. VEUX ROAD CENTRAL, consisting Francis, Mr. S. Haden, Mr. T. Matsu of a 5 rong Room and Onthouses suitable for moto, Miss J. Reyes, Mrs. 8. de Banking or Commersial Offices, ready for Vascoucellas, Mr. K. Ihara, Mr. T. immediate occupation. Koyama, Mr. M. Sakurada, Mr. S.
Apply to Tabera, Mr. G. Terada, Mr. B. Uchida
DAVID SASSOON & Co. LTD. and Mr. T. Yamamoto.
Hongkong, 4th July, 1913.
(850
TO LET.
Suite of ROOMS, 16/22. Queen's Rond Central, Top Floor.
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NOTICES TO CONSIGNEES
"SHIRE" LINE OF STEAMERS, LTD. NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. FROM HUROPE, COLOMBO AND
STRAITS.
THE Stanship
"DEN OF RUTHVEN," having arrived from the abere Porta, Consignees of Carge by her are hereby informed that all Boods are being landed at their risk into the hazardous andjer extra hazardons Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown delivery may be obtained. Co., Ltd, whence and/or from the wharves
Goods not cleared by the 4th Aug. at 6 P.. will be subject to rent.
All brokon, chafed and damaged packages are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on the 4th Ag. at 9.30 AM Claims against the Steamer must be presented within 10 days of arrival, otherwise they will not be recognized.
No Fire Insurance will be effected by us in say case whatever.
Bill of Lading will be countersigued by
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., LTD.,
Agents, Rongkong, 28th Jrdy, 1913.
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FROM EUROPE.
Per Empress of Asia, for Hongkong, from Liverpool, Mr. H. Agnow, Mr. J. Allan, Mr. E. V. Burnie, Mr. R. H. Coombs, Mr. I. M. Cosgrave, Mies L. C. Clarke, Mr. E. F. Clipson, Mr. J. M.
V. Frey, Mr. G. A. Graham, Mr. Graham, Dodd, Miss H. 4. Eckhardt. Dr. H. BNE GODOWN, Daddell Street. Frissell, Miss Frissell, Mrs. Frissell, Mr. Mr. J. Gray, Mr. F. Gregory, Mr. A. Haley, Mr., story, & ROOMS; Tennis and Croquet Laina THE HAL. Stoomchip Paradise, Mrs. Paradise, Mr. R. J.
"CRAIG RYRIE," No. 4, The Peak. Mr. BA. Lloyd, Mr. Montgomery, Mr. Fine Situation,
Paradean, Mr. H. Peradean, Mr. J. A. Parks Mr. C. Parsons, Hon. N. Unfurnished 6 ROOMS Cheap rental.
MERION, No. 10, PRAE, Furnished ox
Pitman, Dr. K. Rainville, Mrs. E. M.
Spinks, Miss Spinks, Miss M. C. Spinka, Roby Master Roby, Mr. F. Salisbury, Mr. Jas. Stark, Mrs. Stark, Mr. F. 1.8.0., Baroness Schilling, Mr. A. J.
124. Barker Road. Park, 5 ROOMS,
To Let or For Bale, "GLENSHIEL," No
3 Bathrooms, Garden and Tennis Court. For Sale.LADBROOKE," No. 9, Con- Accommodation for 30 Servants. duit Road. Fine View of Harbour, 8 Rooms,
For Salo."HARTING and ROGATE" on part of Kowloon Inland Lot No. 1154. Apply to LINSTEAD & DAVIS,
3rd Floor, Alexandrs Buildings Hongkong, 31st July, 1913.
TO LET
Tutschek, Roy. E. B. Vincent, Mr. W. J. Watson, Mrs. Watson, Mr. L. S. Wilson, Mr. J. Woodcock, Mrs. Woodcock, Miss Recent evidence indicates that disease Woodcock,, Master Woodcock, Mr. E. W. parasites are being still evolved. The
Templeton, Mr. J. W. Treat, Mrs. Treat, trypanosomes, so much stadied of late, Albertyn, Mr. P. Albertynt, Mrs. Albertyn, Master Treat. from Capetown, Dr. are examples, and one conclusion is that Miss Alexander, Mr. Burke, Mrs. Burke, olu species recently discovered, it is much Mr. Gilder and child, Mr. R. V. Lloyd, O. 153, PRAVA EAST, GODOWN, while Trypanosoma rhodesiense may be un-347 Campbell, Prol. Edgar, Mr. Edgar, Major Dawdan, Mr. Basson, Mrs. Bilse,
more probable that it has undergone Mr. G. Mann, Mr. E. A. Mann, Mr. change, and has acquired the power of McGregor, Mrs. McGregor, Mr. Naser, these protozoans, it will be remembered, Mr. E. Schlitz, Miss Von Schlitz, Mr. living in human blood.
Mr. Price, Mr. Perry, Mr. Porter, Hon. The specie of Ross, Mr. J. Ryan, Mr. R. A. Stracham, cause various African diseases that are de Villiers, Mr. D. W. Ware, Mr. A. W. usually distributed by insect bite, sleeping Grimmer, Mr. Gillespie, Mr. Genia, Mr. Wilmot; from Durban, Miss Elwin, Mr. sickness being among them.
Levey, 1.8.0.. Mrs. Levey, Mr. Gain, Mr. Hoonan, Mr. Oliver, Miss Oliver, Miss Oliver, Miss Popples, Mr. Rutherford, J Mrs. Ratherford, Mrs. A. Wilmot, Hon. Brent, Mr. Wille, Miss A. Wilson, Mr.
MARTIN'S CAPIOL STEEL
A Franch Hansadyformülly 2thousands of Lading always keep a box of Martin's Pilis
in the bouge, no that on the tra sign of say Imotalariéy of the ga *mely does may be administered. To who kage big changes them, hence thaizemor
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IN CAPSULES, IN WIKE, AND IN SYRUP
123-41
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"RANFURLY," No. 11, Conduit Road. Apply
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TO LET.
(From lat July, 1913.)
J. Holland, Dr. Dreyer, Mrs. Draga, NO. 2, MOUNTAIN VIEW, THE PEAU, Master Dreyer, Miss Dreyer and Mr. St. John.
DEPARTED.
Per Haitan, for Swatow, Master E. Gourdin, Mr. H. S. Bevan, Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Griffins, Mr. Tillman and child;; for Amuy, Mr. T. C. Whitfield.
Per Junba Maru, for Australia, etc.,
ApplyTM
LINSTEAD & DAVIS. Hongkong, 10th June, 1913.
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TO LET.
TODERN THREE-ROOMED FLATS
Mr. K. Kranke, Mr. A. Bathgate; Mr. M with every conveniones. Humphrey
and Mrs. Andrews, Mr. P. Heimann, Lieut. R. K. Fletcher, Mr. Lester Henry, Mr. Murray, Rev. Boaflower, Mr. Ide, Mr. Manning, Mr. S. Loney, Mr. E. P. Hoy, Mr. J. Serper, Misses Bowman (2), Mrs. J. Higgins, Mrs. Pepper, Master 8. Pepper, Mrs. T. Tomita, Messrs. Tomita, Hashimoto, M. Marti, J. Higgins and V. Doust.
Bulldings, Cornwall Avenue, Kowloon."
No. 2, MINDEN VILLAS, Mody Road. Howlcon, Five Ross, Tennis Court.
FOUR-ROOMED HOUSES in Cameron Terrace, Granville Avenue and Salisbury Avenue, Kowloon. Cheap rentnis.
SHOP with GODOWN attached, Nathan Road, Kovicon.
Apply to
HUMPHREYS ESTATE & FINANCE
Co., La., Alexandra Buildings. Hongkong, 24th July, 1913.
TO LET
Per Empress of India, for Vancouver, etc., Mr. B. Jensen, Mr. Hanafin, Hon. Geo. E Foster, Mr. and Mre. Poole, Mr. and Mrs. Fenneman, Mr. Aperaft, Mr. Dowley, Mr. Fulton, Capt. Rutherford, Mr. F. E. Wilbur, Miss Oxorio, Miss Oliveira, Mr. Fisher, Mr. H. E. Morgan, Mrs. Q Benson, Mr. J. Horne, Mrs. Horne, Mr. Shattack, Mr. Perry, Dr.SHOP, No. 12, Queen's Roud Central, Howard Rev. Father Barriere, Mr. and Mrs. Evans Father C. Guillons, Father M. Bouvier, Mr. Reymond, Miss Fraser, Mr. G. Crook, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Piercy, Mr. Sykes, Mr. R. C. Graff and Mr. W. A. Kendrich.
1666
OFFICES, Nos. 12 & 14,Queen's Rd. Central No. 9, MOUNTAIN VIEW, PEAK. No. 5, STEWART TERRACE, PEAK,
Apply to
M. J. D. STEPHENS. Hongkong, 17th July, 1913.
(722
Per Atsuta Mare, for Europe, etc., Miss Powell, Mr. Naiki, Mr. Okazaki, Mr. Ohashi, Mr. Shimidau, Mr. and Mrs. Mr. Matsukura, Mr. Takato, Mr. C. R. M. Joseph, Mrs. Majer, Master Majer, Hashimoto, Mr. T. Takayouagi, Mr. Master CV. Davidge, Mr. Kawashima,
Mr. A. B. Ambace, Miss J. M. Beattie, Saba, Mr. and Mrs. Camera and infant, Mics Takasashi, Mr. K. Harima, Mrs. Mrs. H. Pink, Mr. W. C. Knight, Mr. H. Reeves, Mr. and Mrs. S. Hirooka, Mr. Chamarette and 2 children, Mr. K. Uynee, Kawada, Master Luiz Camara, Mr.K. Watanabe, Mr. K. Tsanoi, Mr. K Mr. F. Iwazaki, Mr. F. C. Hayes, Mrs. McLean, Mr. A. Valenti, Mr. L. Camara
"DRISGAVIA," Captain Ernst, having serived, Consignees of Cargo are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed and placed at their risk in the hazardous and/or extra-inzardous Go.. dowus of the Hongkong and Kowloos Whar and Godown Cotepaly, Limited, whence delivery may be obtained against Bills-l Lading countersigned by the Undersigni.
Optional Cargo will be curried on unless notice to the contrery be given To-DAY.
All Claims ranat be presented within ten days of the steamer's arrival here, after which date they cannot be recognized.
No Chus will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining undelivered after the 4th Aug. will bo subject
All broken, clafel, and s manged Goods must be left in the Godowns, whero they will te ermined on the 2nd Aug, at 9.30 AM.
No Fire Insurance will be effected by us it Aay case whatever.
This Steamer brings on Cargo:
Exa.." Becuburd" from Stettin,
Exes. "Suzanne et Maria" from Bordeaux. Ex, "Melilla" from Setubal, Bx 8.3. "Rotterdam" from Liston, Exs.. "Bogdo" from Drammen. Ex. "Bygdo" from Christiania. Exss. "Trelleborg" from Abus. Exs, Tatti" from Norrköping.
HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE, Hongkong Office, Hongkong, 29th July, 1913.
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On Sale at the "Hosonong DAILY PRESS ** Office.
Hongkong, 30th July, 1913.
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