Intimation.
Powell's
ALEXANDRA.
BUILDINGS.
JUST ARRIVED
from Europe.
FASHIONABLE
COSTUMES
Smart, Well-cut and
Dainty.
Reasonable Prices.
A Choice Selection
· of the
NEWEST AUTUMN
JACKETS
from
$14.50
Each..
Some Up-to-date Light
and Medium-weight
TWEED
DRESS
SKIRTS
Well-made, Smart.
Also
DRESS FABRICS,
GLOVES, LACES,
TRIMMINGS,
: BLA USES
and a dozen of the
Very Latest
FEATHER
STOLES.
Inspection Invites..
WM. POWELL, LTD.,
HONGKONG.
Hongkong, 9th October, 1906,
THE HONGKONG TELEGRA
Intimations.
K. A. J, CHOTIRMALL & 03,, 8, D'AGUILAR STREET,
'NEWLY OPENED SILK STORE.
Indian, Chinese and
Japanese Silk Goods.
Just Arrived.
SOCKS (Linen) LADIES' AND. GENTLEMEN'S.
GENTLEMEN'S SILK UMBRELLAS.
Notice of Firm,
NOTICE.
JE have Established ourselves to-day.
`& SCHLÜTER," Hongkong, as GENERAL MERCHANTS and ENGINEERING ACENTE, "
Wder the Firm nante ULDERUP
J. P. ULDERUP. C. SCHLÜTER. Office: 1 & 2, Beaconsfield Arcades Hongkong, 15th October, 1906, [s008
Consignees.
S.S. "AUSTRALIEN."
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.
'NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
SILK KIMONOS, LADIES' BLOUSES CONSIGNEES of Cargo from London ex
AND SHAWLS,
#
SANDALWOOD BOXES (INLAID), HANDKERCHIEF BOXES, GLOVE
BOXES..
1.5. Bagdid and Medoc, from 'Havre ex ss. Bagdad, and from Bourdeaux ex 1,9. Ville de Marseille, in.connection with above. Steamer, are hereby informed that their Goods, with the exception of Opium, Tres sure and Valuables are being landed and
stored at their risk into the hazardous and/or Extra hazardous Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Limited, at Kowloon, whence delivery may be obtained
WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 17, 1906.
·REMARKABLE PRISON CAREER,
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS IN 17 PRISONS.
REFINED OLD MAN GOES ONCE, MORK. TO GAOL,
wak," and have de suspicion that their country is being taken from them by the white
man,
"When we came into the country there wate 13 different tribes of different language - all owing allegiance to Lowanika, whose represen That stood in the dock at the Old Bailey taivas were stationed with each tribe. ` This facing the ecorder (Sir Forest Fulton, K. C.)máin system has not been altered, and to-day an elderly, reflaed-looking man, who was in- every district commissioner in each district has dicted on counts charging him with forgery and with a direct representative of Lenwaniko, false pretences.
Described in the calendar as John Young, Laged 6o, a bookseller, the prisoner presented off the appearances of a man who, towards the close of a long life, had failen from grace, and had the misfortune to get into the hand of the Police.
As a matter of fact, the accused possessed anything but an enviable reputation, and be had a criminal record which extended Over 34 years.
HIS FIRST CONVICTION.
lo 1872 he was first arrested, and his sea- tence was one of seven years' peoal servitude, followed by seven years' police, supervision As soon as his torns was completed he was in trouble again, and down to 1966 served terms of imprisonment of varying length in prisons
all over the country.
who arsitte - him in hearing native cases and advising on matters of purely native adminis tration. There is not ike least sign of disaffec tion among the Barotai.
A GREAT FUNCTION,
"So great is Lewinika's desita for develop. ment and progress, that he has recently, by public proclamation, given the final deathblow to the ancient system of serfdom or domestic slavery, which is common in Barotseland as among ather South African tribes, and he has freed every slavo in his dominionk
A
tion in July. It was
For this purpose he held a great func
molt imposing affair. Lewanika, in full uniform, took his place in the centre of the principal group
Around the chief were gathered the Govern there being some good" _nativeï present.
Intimations,
THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND BUILD. INGS ORDINANCE COMMISSION.
TAKE, NOTICE that a Commission has been appointed to enquire into and report on the following matters, vix, N
Whether the administration of the Sani-, tary and Building Regulations enacted by the Public Health and Buildings Ordin«, ance, 1933, as now carried out is satisfac- tory, and, if not, what improvements can, be made.
2. Whether any irregularity or corruption
exists or has existed among the officials, charged with the administration of the aforesaid Regulation.
The Commission earnestly invite the ins habitants of Hongkong and Kowloon – to. co-operate with them by forwarding any com plaint they may have to make or suggestion to to the Undersigned. offer in connection with the matters aforessid
Any person examined as 'a) witness in iha - Twenty-five years of his life, were passed inment officials, all the white men in the enquiry aforesaid who in the opinion of the MONEY BOXES, &c.
sure touching all the matters in respect of #7 penal establishments-a remarkable record neighbourhood, including 26 missionaries, and Commissionens makes a full and true disclo the reading by the Prime Minister of Lewanika's
which he is examined will receive a cortificate On quitting gaol in 19co he wrote a book LINEN HANDKERCHIEFS, JAVA immediately after landing.
idecree was a never-to-be forgetten occasion,' from the Commission which will protect the entitled "Twenty-five Years in Seventeen
"As a result, between' 25,00 and 30,000
witness against any civil or criminal proceed- SERONGS
Optional Cargo will be forwarded on unlessrisons," and from what the police could natives have obtained absolute freedom. Ings which may be instituted against auch intimation is received from the Consignees gather supported himself honestly from thats a gratifying result of the persistent efforts of which be bas best examined. MANDARIN COATS, COTTON before Noon TO-DAY, requesting it to be time down to March of this year by the pro-
witness in respect of any matter touching
SHIRTS.
the administration that Lewanika has been Bills of Lading will be countersigned by the:
By Order, SILK LACE SCARFS AND SHAWLS. Undersigned. Gonds remaining unclaimed after
induced of his own free will to abolish slavery,
· "Lewanika is making a strong point in keepi MONDAY, the 22nd October, at Noon, will be subject to rent and landing charges.
ing guns, ammunition, and liquor out of his Country, and the laws, which are very stringent, receive loyal support from him?”
Prices exceptionally cheap.
Inspection earnestly solicited." Hongking, 28th May, 19ob..
CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE,"
LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
TWENTY-FIFTH,
[$30
THE MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS
will be held at the Offices of the Undersigned at 1 'clock (Noon), on SATURDAY, the 20th instant.
landed here.
All claims must be sent in to me on or before the 22nd October, or they will not be recognised. All damaged packages will be examined on MONDAY, the 22nd October, at 3 P.M. No Fire Insurance has been effected:
G. DE CHAMPEAUX, Agent,
Hongkong, 45th October, 1006.
INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION
COMPANY, LIMITED.
FROM CALCUTTA, PENANG AND SINGAPORE.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company THE Company's Steamship will be CLOSED from the 6th, 10 the 20th instant, both days inclusive,
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co..
- General Agents, Canton Insurance Office, Limited. Hongkong, 2nd October, 1906.
1970
THE HONGKONG STUDIO,
HIGHER CLASS PHOTOGRAPHER, 47 & 43, QUBEN'S ROAD CENTRAL. TOP FLOOR,
PORTRAITS, GROUPS and ENLAR
GING,and COPYING in all Snes,'
LOGE SELECTION OF VIEWS ALWAYS
ON HAND
PRICE VERY MODERATE.
Cont. Sapienslan
Hangkang
To Let.
TO LET
***
"NAMSANG #
having arrived from above Ports, Consignees of Cargo by her are hereby informed that their Goods will be delivered from'alongside.
Cargo impeding the discharge or remaining aboard after 4.P.M., the 19th instant, will be landed at Consignees' risk and expense. Claims for rain damage to Cargo landed into Godown, at Consignees expense, will not be entertained.
No Fire Insurance will be effected,
Bill of Lading will be countersigned by
JARDINE, MATHESON & C
General Managers. Hongkong, 15th October, 1906.
"SHIRE LINE OF STEAMERS.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES:
FROM MIDDLESBORO, ANTWERP
AND LONDON. HE Steamship
THE THE
Nie Watch, suitable for the storage of any NE GOLOWN, at FAST POINT, close to
Cargo.
Floor Area 6,100 square feet.
Apply to-
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co. Hangkong, 15th October, 1906, (1009
TO LET.
EUROPEAN SHOPS, OFFICES, and
GODOWNS (quitable, for Dry Goods Storage) at No. 14, Des Voeux Road Central, (formerly occupied by Messrs. Shewan, Tomes & Co.
·Apply 10-
•
ceeds of the sale of the book.
Then the Old Adam seems to have asserted itself again, and he began a series of frauds, which, once more brought him within the reach of the law.
DEFRAUDING LANDLADIES.
Blis particular "line" was to get hold of some, confiding landlady; represent himself to be the agent of the Polyteclinic or the V.M.C.A.; 100 up a bill, and then "pay it" by means of a bogus cheque made out for more than the amount of the bill; the surplus, of course, heTHE packeted. In this way he had duped a number of people before, being caught.
When asked to plead, Young, who acknow fedged his guilt, handed up to the Recorder a written statement explaining his position.
The judge said the prisoner seemed to have a remarkable record of crime, and he noticed
Auctions.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
"HE Undersigned have received instructions
to sell by
PUBLIC AUCTION,
FOR ACCOUNT OF THE CONCERNED,
TO-MORROW,
the 18th October, 1900, at 14 NM, HT their Sales Rooms, No. 8, Des Voeux Road, comer of Ice House Street, SUNDRY
that his first sentence 34 years ago was a severe | 'HOUSEHOLD FURNITU'R E,
onc.
"'INNOCENT."
Young, who spoke with a cultivated voice, said it was thin sentence which had ruined his life, was innocent of the charge, my lord," be added, pashetically, "and you will be able 10 see that when you look at the documents I have handed you."
Whether this was so or not, no opinion was expressed but the Recorder in passing sen
·lence of 12 months' hard fabour," said he had dealt with the present case entirely on its merits, and had not regarded the previous [convictions.
"FLINTSHIRE," Captain G. C. Candy, having arrived from the above ports, Consignees of Cargo are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed at
their risk into the Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company, risk and expense. Limited, at Kowloon, and stored at Consignees'
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods
Young received his sentence with apparent calm, and, without waiting for the customary top on the shoulder from the warder,” went' below to add another year to his already long life of imprisonment.
30,000 BLACK SLAVES RELEASED.
EN: IGHTENED AFRICAN. POTENTATE. Major Coryadon, the Administrator of Barotseland, who has just reached England from North-Western Rhodesia, gives an in- eresting accoma of the changes which have recently taken place in that remote region.
Perhaps one of the most striking of recent events, the major told Reuter's representative, was the act of King, ewanika, who, during an
have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining imposing function, held at his capital a few
undelivered after the 18th instant 'will be sub- ject in rent.
All broken, chafed and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on the 8th instant, át_2.30 P.M. No Fire Insurance has been oflected.
Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
SHEWAN, TOMES & Gn.,' Agents.
Hongkong, 12th October, 1906.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
'HE P. & Q. S, N. Co.'s Steamer
HỌ TUNG, Compradore Department,
Jardine, Matheson & Co. THE P. &
Hongkong, 26th September, Çöб.
TO LET.
1949
FFICES in KING'S BUILDING and
YORK HUILDING.
"PERA,"
V
weeks ago, formally abolished slavery through-.| out his kingdom, thus immediately releasing some thirty thousand seris.
"Perhaps one of the most striking evidences of the rapid progress which is being made," said the major, "will be found in the fact that on my journey me I travelled the whole way, from Broken Hill to Cape Town by train, a [root distance of 2,100 miles... When I first went to *Barotzeland the journey northward from Bula- waye was made by builock wagon, the expedi- tion through the thirst land being a long nud. hazardous undertaking. In the space of a few years this has all been changed, and the trip is now accomplished in a few hours by train.
FROM ANTWERP, LONDON, MALTA, PORT SAID, SUEZ AND STRAITS. Consignees of Cargo by the above-named vessel are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed and placed of their risk in the A HOUSE in Clifton Gardens, Con- | Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown
duit Road.
GODOWNS on Praya EAST.
A HOUSE in RIPON TERRACE.
1
A HOUSE in Wong-net-CHONG ROAD. FLATS -Moveton TerraGF,
THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST. MENT AGENCY CO., LJ. Hongkong, 5th September, 1956,
A
TO LET
41
RAPID RAILWAY CONSTRUCTION. orth of the Falls the railway runs for a distance of 380 miles, having been constructed at the rate of 2,040 yards daily. The railway follows the best of the agricultural country in the North-Western Rhodesia, and runs right along the watershed, this being the best piece the-of cattle-raising country in the whole territory
Company's Godowns at Kowloon where each consignment will be sorted out Mark by, Mark, and delivery can be obtained as soon as Goods are landed.
Optional Goods will be landed here unless instructions are given to the contrary before & hours.
Goods not cleared by the 17th instant, at '72 | 4 P.M.¡ will be subject to rent.
HOUSE in KNUTSFORD TERRACE,
KOWLOON. Apply to-
THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST- MENT & AGENCY CO., LD. Hongkong, 31st July, 1906,
1789
TO LET,
ITOUSES in MORRISON HILL GAP ROAD. 4 Rooms with necessary Bathrooms and Servants' Quarters. Cheap Rentals,
Ho
Low Rent.
INGS.
CODOWN, No. 9, "WILD DELL" BUILD
Apply to-
No Fire Insurance will be effected by me in any case whatever.
"From the Kale Valley the line rises right on to the Broken Hill plateau, passing through deep rich red salf, as good ar, or better, that any further south, At present we only know of four main properties which might be the comers of a square.
"At the south-east is Broken Hill, which is Damaged packages must be left in the lead and copper; at the north-east is Bwanan'. Gadawns for examination by the Consignee's kubwa, near the Congo border, which is cop. and the Company's representative at an apper; and on the north-west is Kansanahi, which pointed hour.
All claims must be presented within ten days of the steamer's arrival here after which date they cannot be recognised.
No claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns:
E. A. HEWETT,
Superintendent. Hongkong, 11th October, 1908.
THE
NOTICE.
14
is also copper; and on the south-west are the northern copper miner. We do not know what exists in the square enclosed by these, which measures 140 miles each way. Gold is found all over the country, but so far only in the river beds, the reefs having not yet been dis covered, but the distribution is very orderly."
THE NATIVE QUESTION..
"The agricultural prospects are very good. So far, work has only been done near the jail. way, but the outlook, for tobacco especially, was excellent.
EUROPEAN FLATS in "Wild Detl" BUILDINGS, No. 147, Wanchai Road. Each suite contains Bathroom and Kitchen. VeryHE Public are hereby informed that no
As to the native question, it was in a very change has been made in the Rates of sound condition." The cardinal principal had Subscription to the Hongkong Telegraph and
been observed," said Major Coryndon, "that they are warned against paying more than TEK CENTS (10 cts.) per Single Copy.
all our dealings with the natives shall be carri -ed on as much ́as possible through their own THE MANAGER,
chlefs, whose legitimate power is, always sup. Hongkong Telegraph Co., Ltd. | ported so that to-day the natives recognise that Hongkong, soth September, 1903.
Lewaniks is as much thair chief at over he
PERCY SMITH & SETH,
Accountants and Auditors, &c.,
5. Queen's Road Central.
(767
Hongkong, 24th July, 1900, -
ALSO
One COTTAGE PIANO by Hanke, Hannover. TERMS:--As usual,
·HUGHES & HOUGH,
Auctioneers. Hongkong, 17th October, 1905.
(1012
PUBLIC AUCTION. THE Undersigned have received instructions
from Messrs, SHEWAN, TOMAS & Co.,
to sell by
PUBLIC AUCTION,.
"FOR ACCOUNT OF THE CONCERNED,
on
FRIDAY,
the 19th October, 1906, at 11 AM, at their Sales Rooms, No. 8, Des Vœux Road, corner of Ice House Street,
The Spanish Steamer
"NEIL MACLEOD,"
(as she now lies in Yau-ma-ti Bay), Conditions of Sale :-
The Ship will be sold as she now lies with all Fittings, Gear, &c., &c.
TERMS-Cash before delivery; 25% of the purchase money to be paid on the fall of the Hammer, balance and clearance to be effected within 7 days after date of sale.
Inspecting orders can be obtained from the Undersigned,
HUGHES & HOUGH, Auctioneers. Hongkong, rith October, rood.
Entertainment.
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A SPECIAL SALE will be held at the
CONVENT,
ITALIAN
ON BEHALF OF THE POOR ORPHANS.
the 18th, 19th and 20th instant,
DM
of LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S UNDER- CLOTHING, DRESSES, &c., with Lace and Em- broidery made by the inmates of the Convent, as well as other ornamental articles,
The Articles will be all priced.
The Superioress hopes to receive a large share of the public patronage and acknowledges the many proofs she has had of their kindness and charity,
ITALIAN CONVENT, 28, Caine Road.
- Hongkong, 9th-October,-1906.-——
in
-1988-
A WONDERFUL DISCOVERY. Thints thenge of research and experiment, when atlinkerr, "gchapenk, israroqcked by the relentlße, for the comfort and happiness of men lödenceher Indred inde klant strídemduring the past century, And mang the by no means feast important— deserveres in medicine comes that of Theraplon, particulars of which will be found le angilier. column. This preparation is unquestionably que of the mol genulse and rellable Patest Medicines everinlruduced, and has, we understand, been used Continental Honplials by Ricord, Rostan, Joliert. Velpesu, ! Aninoaruve, t the well-kusowei Chinesalgae, and indeed by all those who wie pegardest nagutherflerlu such stalters, including thevebrated Lallemand, and Roux, by whom li won one time stuce uniformaty adapted, and that it is worthy the effention of those whorequire sucks resurdly we Ualisk there is no doubt From the ife of Aristotle downwards, a potent spent in the remayal of these dinennen tins like the fchied phi
sophies's aloestern the object of search of name hopeful generous minde; and far beyond themETO cherulitever have been discovered-of iting the laser metals into guid is purely The li avery of a sousedy so potent as forepleui
nergies of the comfirmed roof lu the que cene, and hi the other no effectually, speedily nately knpel from the system without the kið, ut even the knowledge, ofs second party, the power of equizen or bakeriteri etinense frealf their toicaufama es jo leave notaint or trace behind. Such Is The New f'rench Remedy Theraplom, which by creatly rank with, if not take precedence ufiny of the discoverien ofour day, about whic ad little extratation stud noise have been made, smith-extenalve and ever-increasing demand thist Je created forikis medicine vitever intro. duced appear to prove that it is destined to cast Into ubivion all those questionable remedies that were farly the sole rellance of medical ren Theraploay be obtained in Hogland direct from the firietor, and of the principal Chemists wad Merchantile throughout the Colonfes, India, Chlum, Japan, ika,, not even excluding noch era of districle as Central Africa, the Wil Telanda, St. Seteria-Diamond Fieldik dvertiser KameznİKT Sold by A. S. WATSON & Co, Ltd, Hongkang, Chipa nud· Menilm
W. BOWEN-ROWLANDS,
Secretary,
Hoogkaag, 6th July, 1905.
[709
GREEN ISLAND CEMENT COMPANY, LIMITED.
PORTLAND CEMENT.
In Casks of 375 Ds. pet $4.50 per Cask ex Factory.
In Bags of ago br, net $2.70 per Bag ex Factory. SHEWAN, TOMES' & Co., General Managers,
Hongkong, and October, 1906.
KHONG SANG » Co NO. 70, WELLINGTON STREET.
MANUFAC-
GENERERS DEALERS in Ladies and Children's Underwear, Silk, Pongee, Grass. cloth, Fancy and Piece Goods, &c.
Latest style of Ladies' Blouses and Gepile- men's Shirts made to order,
TRIAL ORDER SOLICITED. Hongkong, 1st February, 1006.
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THE WINE GROWERS
SUPPLY CO.
SC
BARRETTO & Co.,
General Agents, Hongkong,
PORT WINE.
Direct Shipments from the COMPANHIA AGRICOLA E COMMERCIAL DOS VINHOS DO PORTO
(Successors to Donna A. Ferieira).
Monopoly for China of THE WINE GROWERS SUPPLY CO.
Light Tawny (Brown
Label)...............$10.00 Per Dot. Case. White Tawny (Brown
Label)
Full Wine (Brown
Label).....
ID.50
11.00
White Tawny (White
Label) 12.00 Medium Tawny
"(Brown Label} ... 13.00 Tawn (White Label) 14.00 Tawn, 1887 Vintage,
Selected Old Port 15.00 Quinta da Granja,
Selected, Old Port 20.00 Dry No. 3, Selected
Old Port...、、
35.00 Quinta do Porto,
Selected Old Port 30.00 .Dry No. 2, Selected
Old Port...... 35.00 Dry No. 1, Selected
Old Port.
}}
50.00
BARRETTO & Oo,
Agents,
Nox, 22 & 24, Bark Buildings,-
Queen's Road Central,
[9 | „Hongkong, 17ik-October, 1906,