OBITUARY.
THE EX-MAYOR OF MANILA,
Papers recently received from Manila tell of the sudden death from heart failure of Dr. Justo Lukban, former mayor of Mani- la, who won the title of "Honest Don Justo" because of the fact that he was a poor man when he accepted the position and poorer still when he left it.
Dr. Lukban was well known in Hongkong, where he at one time lived. He was born in 1866 in Labe, Camarines, and was educated at the San Juan de Letran College, taking his degrees as F1 doctor of medicine at the University of Santo Tomas. Just before the re- volution he escaped to Hongkong, returning later and accepting the rank of major in the revolution
ary army.
SHANGHAI BURGLARY
OUTRAGE.
ASSAULT ON A FOREIGN
LADY.
GAGGED AND BOUND.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,
NEW ARCHDEACON.
CAREER OF REV. ALFRED
SWANN..
A Reuter's message of Friday announced that the Rev. Alfred Swann, Vicar of Liversedge, York- shire, has been appointed Dean of Hongkong Cathedral and Arch- deacon for English work in the diocese of Victoria, Hongkong.
MONDAY,
OUR DAILY TALK ON
HEALTII.
STEPS TO REDUCE DEATH RATE OF BABIES.
CITY STATISTICS.
of infants in the cities of the The annual report of the deaths United States during 1926 has just been made available by the Ameri- can Child Health Association. Ber-
After having bound and partially gagged Mrs. J. W. Gande, 1 Thor- burn Road Shanghai, early lust
The Rev. Mr. Swann, who is an Thursday morning, a former ser M.A. of Cambridge University, has vant dragged her from one room a record of fine active war to another, and forced her to tell vice. He first joined the Navy as him where she kept her money.an A.B., serving for a year before Fortunately he got away with a few paltry coins and bills, and other than a severe nervous shock Mrs. Gande suffered no losses of consequence. The thief did want, however, an overcoat, but being on the premises, took a suit of clothes worn by the late Mr.
Gande.
none
he became an officer, and a Dis- tinguished Service Cross, which he holds, was for his participation in the famous Zeebrugge raid.
After more than four years ser-
vice in the Navy he, on taking up holy orders, was ordained Dencon
of the Church of England in 1921: and the following year attained full priesthood. He was appoint- which is included in the diocese of Wakefield, in 1928, The living is worth £116, and the parish with which this was conferred con- tains 6,000 souls.
In telling of the affair Mrs. Following the capture of
Gande aald that she was awakened Aguinaldo and the organisation by light noises and thought thated Vicar of Liversedge, Yorkshire, of civil government, Dr. Lakban rats were scuffing about. She got was announced as candidate for up and turned on the light, but, nembership of the Philippins As-seeing nothing, retired again, sembly and while defeated by The Once more she could not sleep, and Dominador Comez Was scated she went to her room door, where when the latter was declared In-she was confrented by eligible on account of his lack of Chinese, who seized her wrists Philippine citizenship. At the and brutally threw her to the end of his term of office he was bor. With his knees appointed mayer of the city of chest, he gagged her and bound Manila,
her wrists. He roughly picked her up and demanded money, but she Daring his mayorally, Banila partially loosened her gag and in- experienced a prodigious transformed her assailant that she had formation. Under his immediate none. supervision, the greatest improve- ments since American occupation were undertaken. New schools were inaugurated,
The investigation includes 613 elties in the United States in which necurate records are kept of both births and deaths, and 62 in which there are records of deaths only. I
The rate shows somewhat of an that of
increase for 1926 over 1925. In the latter year there
were 72.6 deaths per thousand babies born, whereas in 1926 the rate was 73.7 Among the largest uities, namely, those over 250,000 population, Portland, Orc, had the lowest rate, namely, 39; Seattle. Wash., was second with 47, and San Francisco was third in the llat
SEPTEMBER 26, 1927.
BAND CONCERT.
K.O.S.B. BAND AT KOWLOON.
The Increasing popularity of the Sunday al fresco concerts at Kow- loon Dock, particularly since the change from afternoon to evening performances, was again evident last night. An exceptionally large crowd of both civilians and service ly cool evening to visit the Bathing men took advantage of a delightful- Beach, where the full band of the King's Own Scottish Borderers, ns. sisted by the pipes and drums, ren- dered an excellent and diversified programme of music and dancing.
The two hours' performance was pieces being "A Dervish Chorus in thoroughly enjoyed, the principal
the Soudan" for which the cornet: sololat, Mr. H. Latimor, was wärm- ly ovated, selections from “The Gondoliers" and Koenig's "The Post Horn."
The pipes and drums rendered a programme of well-known Scottish airs, while Pipe-Major W. C. K. Mackie's horn-pipe dance was en- thusiastically received.
The band was under the baton of
Mr. W. H. Fitz-Earl, A. K. C. M., and Drum-Major Dalrymple was in
The concert
OUR CROSSWORD
PUZZLE.
Across.
18 Destroy.
2 Magnificence D Noise.
The new Dean of St. John's with 50. The states represented, charge of the drums. a large
Cathedral is taking up his new at Oregon, Washington, and Cali-was the tenth of the series organis- pointment at the end of the year, fornia, range in the same ordered by the Kowloon Dock United in succession, presumably, to the when the rates of all their cities Services' Club and each one seems 10 Mimicing.
the more successful than the last. Ardadeacon
considered. Evidently Venerable
Barnett, are who left for Home a year-and-a-Pacific coast is a healthful place
for a baby to be born. half age,
ΟΠ
her
.'.
TESTING OUT THE NEW FRANCHISE.
The three lowest cities in the population group from 100,000 to 250,000 were New Haven, Conn.,
| JAPANESE ELECTIONS. with 54; St. Paul, Minn., and Cam- Mass., each with 56. bridge, Among the smaller cities report. ing. Oak Park, Ilf, with 35, Pasa- deng and Berkeley, Cal., with 36 and 37, and Everett, Mass., with 39 had the most enviable records, It is interesting to know also that the states of the Pacific group declined eight points from
RUSSIAN ONE.
EXCHANGED FOR POLISH
TEXTILES...
11 Fish (plural). 12 Ascended.
13 Pertaining to punishment.
15 Stringed instruments. 18 Hindü caltivator.
Senior.
19
22 Wile. -
23 Malay daggers,
25 Pertaining to old age.
26 Smooth level surfaces.
27 Exert power,
28 Brazilian coin. Warsaw, Sept. 24. 29 Floating on surface of water. The Polish Iron Founders' As-32 Reparation. sociation is arranging to purchase 34 First note of scale. £500,000 worth of South Russian 37 Regretted. iron ore against delivery of tex. 40 Darlings. tiles and other goods.
Volce Recognised: After some conversation, in new streets which she "recognised his voice, opened up and new bridges took she asked why he should assault the place of dilapidated ones, and a foreign woman in her own home, new public parks were provided.but he still demanded money. He His political policy inspired 'con- made a thorough ransack of the fidence in private as well as premises, throwing clothes about public circles and the city enjoy and emptying drawers, but only He did ed, as a result of it, its era of found a small amount. greatest commercial development. not touch a large number of silver a prominent trophies and other silver pieces. member of the masonic frater-He dragged her to another room franchised. The results are expect There are still many cities in the-Beuter.
Dr. Lakban was
cess.
the
1022 to 1926, the west nurth cen tral cities, three points, and the middle Atlantic cities, eight points.
Tokyo, Sept. 94. The country in engrossed with the elections which 47 Prefectural as semblies are now holding, these being
manhood first since suffrage, was instituted under which 10,000,000 new voters have been en- ed to have an important bearing on next year's general election.
Initial results favour the opposi tion (Minscito), but the Govern ment (Seiyukai) appear confident they will sweep the polls.
United States in which the birth rates are badly recorded and in which little hecurate information is obtainable relative to the inci dence and causes of death. Ob- viously it is impossible to plan im- provement, leading to prevention of the conditions
nity. His funerad was attended and went through a similar por- by thousands of people, from the highest government officials to the There ware three Spitz dogs in least significant labourer of the the house, as well as one of an- municipality the rich and the other breed, but they did not in- poor, for the latter of whom terfere, as they probably, re- had always
un-cognized him. 乩汀
The most interesting feature is the usual consideration.
watchman see him. How he ob- ontry of four newly-formed pro- of infant deaths, without accurate Gained an entrance is unknown, as
letarian parties, whoso antagonistic knowledge the windows and doors showed no
programmes hare seriously weaken-existing. signs of having been tampered ad Labour's chances. Up to now with.
only.one Labourite has been elected.
expressed
STAR THEATRE,
THE FORBES RUSSELL COMEDY COMPANY.
To-night at 9.15 the Forbes Russell Comedy Company opens its season at the Star Theatre with "Bluebeard's Eighth Wife," the successful comedy adapted by Arthur Wimperis from the French of Alfred Savoir.
Neither did the
He left after being on the pre--Reuter. mises for an hear and Mrs. Gande blow a police whistle and detec- tives from Wayside police station responded. Chief Del-Msgr. Prince is conducting the investiga- tions. It is believed that the police will find the misereant as they know where he lives.
RADIO 'FOR MANILA'S SHIPPING.
Manila, Sept 23.
This will be followed by "The NEW LEGISLATION DRAWN UP. Butterfly on the Wheel" to-morrow night, a play which has not yet been prosented in the Colony by
The proposed shipping radio the Forbes Russell Comedy Com law of the Philippines, which pany, and which should, in con- would compel çertain steamships sequence, arouse special interest. engaged in oral inter-insular The charming love story, "Per trade and all oceanic ships of O' My Heart," with Miss April Philippine registry to be equipped Vivian as Peg, will be staged on with wireless, was approved fast Wednesday night, and the season night. The bill, which has al- will be brought to a close on ready been passed by the senate, Thursday night by Noel Coward's now goes to the acting governor famous play, "Faller, Angels.".
Admission is at the popular prices of $3, $2 and $1, and book ing, as usual, is at Moutries and the Star Theatre.
AMERICAN MONEY.
BANKERS VISIT POLAND...'
general for final action.
WAR DEBTS.
RUSSIA'S OFFER.
Paris, Sept. 21.
M. Rakovski's Note parports to be
FATAL EXPLOSION ON A LAUNCH..
MANILA? MECHANICS
INSTANT DEATH."
Manila, Sept. 22 One man was killed and two
motor
a tentative settlement based on the were seriously injured when the verbal agreement. It follows the air compressor of the
Jaunch, Bolos, exploded at 8.00 lines cabled on September 29,
Russia agrees to pay forty-one a.m. yesterday when tied up along- annuities of 60,000,000 gold francs side of Magallanes, Landing in in liquidation of pre-war loons, the Pasig River. The dead man annuities of 60,000,000 franes is Zacarias Marcos, 18, mechanic, ten on account of arrears of interest, residing at 704 Calle Legarda, and ten similar annuities on account Sampaloe. The Injured men are
Francisco Garcia, mechanic, resid of supplementary bonus.
M. Rakovski, states that theing at 135 Calle Lavezares, Bin- Soviet has reduced the pre-onde, and Ventura Marcos, brother vious credit requirements to 20,- of the dead man. 000,000 dollars spread over six years, the proceeds of which would be expended in France.-Reuter.
RADIO ADVANCE.
EXHIBITION PROVES GREAT DEVELOPMENT.
The proposed measure was "ap; proved after an amendment hait been accepted by the members to make all coastwise vessels of 150 Bross tonnage capacity, which make a continuous trip of six hours, carry radio installations. If the proposal finally is made a law, nearly one-third of the total steamships at present engaged in
London, Sept. 24.. inter-island trade would be equip
The rapid development of the peď with radio. According to statistics made use of during the National Radio Exhibition which wireless industry is shown in the Warsaw, Sept. 24. Representatives of an American discussion of the proposed law, a banking group comprising the cotal of 368 vessels are at present opened at Olympia to-day Chase National Bank of New York, devoted to coastwise shipping, of the sixth of its kind held in Bri tain, and whereas the first was but the Guaranty Trust Company of which only about 109 are not less
a small allair, this year three hun than 150 tons capacity." New York, the Blair Company, and
The bureaux of posts and tus-dred firms have stands and the the Bankers Trust Company have tome would be designated to on-
variety of appliances of all kinds arrived, for the purpose, it is be-force the provisions."
displayed number thousands. lieved, of settling the matter of
Senator Hermenegildo Vil- a foreign loan for Poland. lanueva, of Negros, is the author Reuter.
FOR YOUR BABY
of the bill.
ZMOOHODL
It is
owners
41 Genuine. It is stated that the deal is the 45 Noblemen.
48 Trap, forerunner of larger transactions. 46 Hop drying kiln.
47 Obtain by, labour.. 49 Metal alloy.
STERLING RISING.
REFLECTION OF US.
TRANSFERS.
49 Part of a flower.
50 Having very minuto notches.
Down.
1 Narrow lane.
2 Big,
8 Lively dance.
4 Lie close,
5 Hospital attendants.
6 Worn round the waist.
77
Wenpon of war.
8
Bites suddenly.
13
Captives,
New York, Sept. 24. The decline in American money rates, leading to the transfer of capital to London, has aided the 14 Grammatical term. steady recovery of sterling which touched parity for the first time since June, yesterday-Router.
MR. BALDWIN'S RETURN.
GREATLY IMPROVED IN
HEALTH.
London, Sept. 24. The Prime Minister, who has
benefited
health greatly from his stay in Aix-les-Bains, will return to Londen on Monday night.
British Wireless.
TARIFF PARLEY.
#
RUSSIA NOT ATTENDING.
The Bolos, 26 ton vessel, was recently purchased from Senator Juan Alegre br the Marcos brothers, and the new were preparing to give its motors a test trial when the explosion occurred. The three men were in
Geneva, Sept. 24. the engine room, and according M. Chicherin has informed the to Francisco Garcia, who issued a League of Nations Secretariat that statement from his bed in the Russia will pot participate in the Philippine General Hospital yes forthcoming International Con terday, Ventura Marcos had turn- ference at Geneva, aiming at the ed on the motor connected with removal of import and export pro- the air pump and the explosionhibitions and restrictions-Reuter. followed.
Zacarias Marcos received the full force of the explosion, and was instantly killed. Both his arms were broken; his skull was fractured and his body torn open.
The Army Ordnance Depart It is stated that there is a thirtyment burnt six tons of condemned per cent. average reduction on last cordite at Devils Peak on Saturday year's prices.-British Wireless.,,
FRECKLES AND HIS FRIENDS
THE TWENTY-EIGHTH OF MAY!! JUST A MONTH AGO
TODAY OUR HOME BURNED DOWN AND OUR HARD. LUCK BESAN=WHAT MISERY AND ANGUISH WE'VE SUFFERED
IN THIS PAST ALONIŲ!
forenoon.
MARGARINE MERGER. TWO GREAT UNDERTAKINGS
JOINED.
London, Sept. 25. The announcement that a newly formed international syndicate has acquired a controlling interest in the Jurgens and Vandenberg un-
Two Sides to Everything!'
ANOTHER CRANK CAUSED THE LOSS OF STILL LANOTHER DAY YESTERDAY IN THE POLICE. INVEST?")
IGATION OF THE MYSTERY SURROUNDING THE DISAPPEARANCE MAY 12 OF TAGALONG.. MCGOOSEYHN AN ANONYMOUS LETTER RE-· CENED AT THE COBB HOME THE WRITER CON- FESSED TO KILLING TAE MISSING BOY, 17′′) PROVED ONLY
ANOTHER
HOAX!
MY BOY! MY BOY!
I THOUGHT L COULD CHEER AYSELF UP COMING HERE=
SINCE TAG'S GENE I CAANY"
LAUGH AT ANYTHING ANYMORE:
FIRE PROOF
THE
GOLD
MEDAL
17 Shells of sea mollusca.
10' Built.
20 Perioil of time,
21 Recitué,
23 Metallic sound.
21 Viscous mud.
30 Notion.
31 Collection of sayings.
33 Never,
35 Next before the present.
36 Severo, trial.
38 Deprive of arms (arch.)
39 Rust.
4
Eastern Queen.
42 Part of a church,
44 Relieve of pain.
45. Formerly,
Saturday's Puzzle.
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OF INTERNATIONAL REPUTATION
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Corrugated Cement Roofing
in GREY and RED
STOCKS CARRIED
SHEWAN, TOMES & CO.
THE NEW FRAN, BUITET. IN
Sole Agents for ETERNIT PIETRA ARTIFICIALE (LONDON) LTD.
dertakings in all countries not only marks the amalgamation, of two THERAPION NO. 1 of the predominating margarine interests but ends a generation of THERAPION NË differences between two greatHERAPION NË merchant families, pioneers in commercialising margarine, with combined capital of nearly, four- teen million sterling.-Reuter.
HILE IN
A DISTANT CITY SOME TWO AUNDRED ODD MILES LAWAY AN PREPARATIONS ARE BENG
MADE TO TAKE TAGALONG BACK TO
A15 PARENTS
BER, FREE, KATERI ORALITY. - Wons for Biely. Pesama. à for saranie Workmangay
PREDSED WORD TREXASIONEN_SE
ME GOLLOME WITH YOU!
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01927 DY KEA SERVI
By Blosser
AO! MAYBE I'LL COME BACK AND SEE YOU SOME DAVE
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