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*Irrigation Machinery for Siam. -Two credgate, one of American manniature and one from Sebt- land, and two steam shovels both i from Americs, have been ordered by the Siamese Government for use in connection with the Pissak echeme of irrigation, which was sanctioned some time ago.
King as Cattle-breeder. London, December 7-His Majesty the King has received the 100 gaires plate offered for the champion beast of Smithfield cattle show with a Shorthorn heifer called "Windsor Gem." As the breeder of the same animal thei King received also a challenge cup presented by himself. Hie Afajesty's other animals took eight first prizes."
Electrocution of a Horse
In India.
Delhi, December 14-The question of municipal liability for the electrocution of a horse came up before the Municipal Com- mittee at Delhi on Tuesday morn- ing when they were asked to de- ! cide upon a claim preferred by Mr. S. A. Rahman for R-. 275 on account of the death of his horse caused by the breaking of ar electric lighting wire in Queen's Boad, The Small Causes Court had passed a decree for R«. $43 8 including the cost of the suit against the Municipal Committee
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Sydney, Dec 7-Mr. Alfred James Vincent, the well-koowo black and white artist, died at his residence, "Preston," Ashburner street, Minly, on Monday night. He had been siling for some time apd was cader the care of Dr. Vittie, who left him for a while in care of Mr. Vincent Shortly afterwards Mr. Vincent called out to his wife, "Don't come in here, It's horrible. On entering the room she found her husband sit ting on the bed with his throat cat and blood flowing from the wound. She immediately called for the doctor, but her husband died on his rival.
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19, 1915 Germans Evacuate Trenches. On the 16th the allies continu-
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+ The German Imperial Secretary the nation, lending co-op-ration Mr. Liang Tun-yen, Minister of to the Treasury, Barr Knoha, is to right and justice defended by Communications, is contemplat- resigning his position, ostensibly England and her allies, whom the ing the improvement of Chinese on account of ill-health. He will Portuguese people assured of their Fosts and the establishment of be succeeded by Professor Half- fall oral sympathy at the begia-special railway colleges, say the farich, the manager of the ning of the war and several times Peking Daily News. In addition. Darbe Bank.
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