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The mister of Chinese bat No. 2300 has reported to the Police that at $80 a.m. February 2, whilst carrying three
on
by the Sanitary Department lunch No. 2. The boat capsized and the cecupants were thrown into the water.
Three of the crew and two American sailds were rescued by the launch, but one of the Americans, named Otto Foutat, the Second Officer of the Sierra, is missing; also a batman age about 24.
The bodies have not been re- weret. A woman from the boar was drowned and her bly has been recovere.l.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. · TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4. 1919. ·
GOOD DIGESTION A JOY:
SOUND HINTS FOR DYSPEPTICS.
Good digestion is not appreci ated until you lose it. Then you cannot afford to risk making ex- periments by trying uncertain remedies. Strong medicines are hard on weak stomachs.
To be able to eat what you want and to digest it is a priceless blessing. If you have lost it do not be deceived by the claims of predigested foods, purgatives, and stomach tonics, so-called.
DAIRY FARM NEWS.
Butchers Meats
BEEF MUTTON LAMB.
There is no tonic for the stom- SAUSAGES
ach that is not a tonic for every other part of the body. As the blood circulates through all the body, an improvement in its con- dition quickly results in streng- thening any weak organs, Rich, red blood is absolutely necessary to proper digestion. If your sto mach is weak, and you are trou- bled with flatulence, sour risings in the throat, a feeling of pressure try the true tonic treatment of about the heart, and palpitation;
Dr. Williams" pink pills.
The first noticeable effect of these world-famous pills is an improvement in the appetite. Then the sleep becomes sound and untroubled, and is followed by a sense of rested well-being in the morning. The nerves grow calm and steady, the digestion regains normal healthy activity. a feeling of general betterment rapidly ensues.
So many dyspeptics have been helped by this simple and readily obtained treatment that every sufferer from indigestion should promptly try Dr. Williams' pink pills. Start to-day by obtaining a supply from your chemist.
send $150 for 1 bottle, or $8 for 6 bottles, to the Dr. Williams" Shanghai. The little book "What Medicine Co., 96 Szechuen Road, To Eat & How To Eat", which
contains much useful information on the diet, will be sent to you free in response to a postcard
WINGARNIS
TKE WINE OF LIFE
To meet the growing demand for up-to-late passenger and cargo accommodation for the West
American sailors from the River traffic, that enterprising Bank" wharf to the U.S. motor firm, Messrs. Banker ani Com-boat Sierra his boat was run into pany, have recently had construct ed a vessel which is calculate to meet the requirements of the most fastidious and embodying features of such careful and well-thought-out utility as most create a big gap between her and the class of vessel which we have been accustomed, so far as the West River tra le is Messrs. Banker's concerne i. new vessel, the Kong Xing, is driven by oil engines and may be said to be an ocean-going liner in miniature. Comfort for pis Bengers appears to have been the dominating motive in the coa- struction of the vessel down to the last detail. The upper deck MOTOR CAR ACCIDENTS.ques. contions a spacious bridge which can be entirely closed in if re- quired with Captain's cabin in Police that at 12.30 this morning, Reports has been made to the mediately abaft. Next there is the
a boy, aged about fourteen years, first-class saloon for Europeans,
was knocked down by motor car which is beautifully appointed, 85, in Caine Road. The with teakwood fittings and
boy was taken to the Government elaborations. Lealing of the Civil Hospital in the same car. saloon are four state rooms, two on either side, each containing A Chinese female aged about two berths. Here again the years, carrying an infant, fittings are everything that coul' about month old, was knocked be desired to make travel com-down by motor car No. 124 on fortable. Instead of the old Connaught Road. fashioned upright wash-stand sent to the Government Ciril there is a dressing table, wash-Hospital.
A Chinese male, agel about On MONDAYS for atand and writing table combined, cleverly devised perform 33, a chair coulie, has been sent each function and at the same to the Government Civil Hospital time having the appearance suffering from injuries to his of a handsome piece of furniture. legs, stated to have been caused In these state rooms there are by being knocked down by motor no upper berths, whereby a car No. 97. great inconvenience has been obviated and giving a roomy appearance to the cabins. Adjoining the state rooms are two bath rooms fitted with por- celaia bath and Bnab closets, Accommodation for officers is also provided on this deck, where are also situated the pantry and kitchen. Farther aft, a spacious promeunde deck is provided with no obstructions in the way of stanchions and such like, which extenda the whole width of the vessel. A comfortable card room is also provided. On the main upper deck is a fiae saloon for
more
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The Kong Ning is 150 fest long and 32 foot beam. She is of composite construction. the "Kelson" and frame being of steel with teak hull, the super- structure being entirely of steel. She is fitted with two Scandia On FRIDAYS for crude oil internal combustion engines, manufactured in San Francisco, with air compressors for starting, of 480 h.p.and driv-On SATURDAYS for the ing twin screws, giving a speed of about 10% knots. Independent
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HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.
with equal consideration for com- is a new innovation. The vessel Note the day on which you fort as those on the upper deck. has 3 deadweight carrying Each contain two berths which capacity of 800 tons with a are both on the lower level. draught of eight feet, The Bathrooms, with porcelain baths passenger accomodation is 995, and patent flash closets are also including cabin passengers 24; provided.
Second and third
upper deck class accommodation for Chinese main deck passengers 660,; and passengers 203; shows the same thoughtfulness crew 48. There is for comfort of the passengers; the main deck for deck cargo, all a spacious the berths being situated in light enclosed, and three holds. The and airy quarters with separate vessel complies with all the Board apartments for men and women, of Trade regulations as to life- The vessel is fitted with electric boats and other requirements. light throughout and another,
The Kong Ning is ultimately festure is the up-to-date manner intended for the West River in which the staircases from one traffic and her appointments have inv.cf the Shareholders in this the (rdinary Yearly Meer- deck to another have been arrang: been specially designed to attract Crporation will be held at the ed which are the same as on big boliday-makers. The owners City Hall, Ronokong on Saturday steamers, being easy and com- feel that many people who go to
the 22ue, day of February, 919, fortable to negotiate in rough Japan and other neighbouring at noon, for the purpose of receiv weather. The Kong Ning is; places for holiday purposes wouldng the Report of the court of replete with every convenience not go so far afield were adequate ment of Accounts for the ear Directors together with a iste: that can be ims,ined and Messrs. accommodation provided for sending the 31st Decem ar 171 Banker and Company are to be quiet round trip from Hongkong congratulated on their enterprise, to the West River ports and back.
The Resister of Bharest
NOTICE is hereby given that
Corporation will be
s deserving of every That the Kong Ning will meet a mid-F. THE WES
long felt want iwasured. For the Saturing via the zurksent, However, unfil concntions) 19
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THE Steamship
"PEMBROKESHIRE," having arrived from the above. ports, Consignees of cargo by
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THE Steamship
HAROLD DOLLAR,"
artİvedi [having"]
from Van- her are hereby informed that all goods are being landed at their 3rd, 1919, consignes are hereby couver, via ports, on Janusry risk into the hazardous and fortified that their cargo is being extra hazardous Godowas of the landed at their risk into the Hongkong and Kowloon Whart hazardous and/or extra-bazardous and Godown Co., Ltd, whence and/or from the wharves delivery and stored at consignee's risk.
godowns of Holt's Wharf may be obtained.
Goods not cleared by the 8th
All broken, chafed and demag- February, 1919, at 5.p.m. will dearg is to be left in the Te subject to rent.
godown, "where they will be ex-
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All broken, abafed and dam-1amined on January 8th, 1919, at aged packages are to be left in 10 am by the Company's surver the Godowns where they will be on Mears, Carmichael & examined by Messrs Goddard &Clarke.
All claims must be presented Dagli, 8th February 19. at 10a.m. Claims against the within a month of the steamer's steamer must be presented with-arrival after which they cannot is 30 days of arrival otherwise
he recognised. they will not be recognised.
No claims will be admitted No Fire Inverance will be after the goods have left the THOMAS W. SIMMONS & CO. effected by us in any case what-8"down, and all goods remaining after January 10th 1919, will be Bills of Lading will be counter-subject to rent. signed by
No Fire Insurance whatever will be effected.
OTAT.
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Consignees are requested to send. in their bills of lading for counter-signature.part
THE ROBERT DOLLAR COY.
Agente. Hongkong, 4th January, 1919.
INC. IN U.S.A,
YORK BUILDINGS, HONGKONG.
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WYOMING SHOVEL WORKS,
WYOMING, Pa. U.S.A.
MANUFACTURERS OF SHOVELS, 8003P3 AND SPADES
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