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MONDAY, MARCH 26, 1917.

Hughes & Hough

AUCTIONEERS TO THE GOVERNMENT.

General Auctioneers

Share, Coal and General Produce Brokers and Commission Agents.

PROPRIETORS

"To-Kwa-Wan Coal' Storage.

Codea) used Bentley's

2. c. 4th &ath Editions. "A I Telegraphic Code.

Telegraphar addr *KELKIGN" HONGKONG,

PUBLIO

AUCTION.

THE Undersigned have received in- structions to sell by Public Auction, (FOR ACCOUNT OF THE CONCERNED).

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TUESDAY,

the 37th, commencing at 2.15 p.nu., and en WEDNESDAY the 28th March from 11 am to 12.30 p., and again from 2.15 p.m. the same day, at "Braeside Hotel, 20 Macdonnell Roud, THE WHOLE UI TAÏ VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD

FURNITURE,

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tc., Je, &

theroin contained. Comprising - Hall Stands Large Mirror in Black- wood Frame, Side Tables, Upholstered Ann-chairs and Sofas by Lane Crawford, Blackwood Cabinets and Stands, several

Carpets and Rugs. (Axminster) including one large File Carper, Paintings and Fictures, &, large carved Teakwood

Sideboard, Dinner: Waggons, large and sanil Dining Tables, Chairs, a larme quantity of Table Linen, &c., Electro plute and Cutlery, including a number of Silver Articles, large and small Teak- wood Wardrobes with Mirrors Double and Single Bedsteads, Dressing Tables, Washstands, Toilet Sety, Bed Linen and Blankets, Bathroom Utensils, lurge Ice Chests, Pantry and Kitchen Utensils, socluding a larga Cooking Stove, &c.

Alro

Two Pianos (one by Callard and Collard), Tennis Net and Poles, full size Croquet Set Lawn Mower, Garden Tools, Wirs Netting,

And

A very fine Assortment of Pot Plants, Palins, &c.

On view from Monday, 26th inst. Catalogues will be luned

HUGHES & HOUGH,

Auctioneers.

Hongkong, March.28, 1917.

PUBLIC AUOTION.

1567

THE Undersigned have received in- structions to sell by Public Auction, [FOR ACCOUNT OF THE CONCARNED).

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THURSDAY,

the 29th March, 1917, at 2.30 pm., at t8, Nathan Road, (top floor),

SUNDST

VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD

FURNITURE,

theroin contained,

(Full Particulars from Catalogue.) On view from Morning of sale. Terme :-Cash.

HUGHES & HOUGH,

Auctioneers. Hongkong, March 22, 1817,

-FAR LESS RHEUMATISM.

In the days of our father's and grand- fathers" rheumatism was thought the unavoidable penalty of middle life and chd ag

Everyone had rheumatism

after 40 or thereabouts; many had it earlier.

Houn

AMERICA AND THE WAR. FRENCH BATTLESHIP TORPEDOED.

THE CHINA MAIL.

THE WAR.

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scienen bas shown that SUNDAY'S TELEGRAMS. rhenrutism not (as used to be thought)

a more effect of cold and damp. Itim

poison in the blood. With good red,(Reuter's Service to the China Maili pure blood, a man or woman of any age can defy rheumatism and rheumatism can be gos rid of by killing the poison which chuses it. There are many middle aged peuple wh

who have never felt a touch

of rheumatism, and elderly people he have conquered it by simply attending to the blood. The blood making and purifying effect of Dr.

Willisma pink

THE ANGLO-FRENCH ADVANCE.

FOFULAR" ENTHUSIASM FOR WAR.

.290 LIVES LOST.

Pins, March 24. New You, March 24.

It is officially announced that the America's enthusinsur for war is battleship Danton was struck by twó mounting to the zenith. The East torpedoes in the Mediterranean on ern cities are copying New York's the 19th inst, and sank within halt. plan of organising mass meetings to') an-hour. Of thoac aboard SUG were demand immediate declaration of saved and 206 drowned.

war.

The middle-west has been aroused by the torpedoing of the Healdton, and Germany's reported expectation

The Danton" was a vessel of 19.100- tadi, built at Brest and completal in 1911. She had a speed of 20 knots and her complement is given in the Navy Lists as 600. Het principal armament

pills for pale people-which are a blood BRITISH PURSUIT OF THE ENEMY of war within 48 hours is convincing was four' 124o, twálva 0.4-is" and wis

builder, not a purgative is becoming every year were widely known, and it is the extended use of these pills which hay robbed rheumatism of its terrors. At the first sign of poor blood, shown by loss of appetite, palpitations, dull skin and dim oyos, buy these pills of any local dealer, or send 71.50 for a bottle, ($8 for sis) to Dr. Williams Medicine Co. 96 Szechnen Road, Shanghai..

FREE-Facts for all who want to be

well are contained in The Blood and its Work, which can be had by sending a post card to the above address.

DOLLAR INSTITUTION, SCOTLAND; CHARLES S DOUGALL, VA, (formerly Eclinton Fellow, Glasgow Headronster; which Re-opens University) on 4th September next, provides at a moderate CDF

complete HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION in all Depart ments from 10 years of age upwards. Lilustrated Prospectuses may be had on application to The HEAD-MASTER, or to THOS, J. YOUNG, F. C.I., Secretary,

Hongkong. March 19, 1917: .. 1599

BED-COUCH FOR SALE

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Rattan BED COUCH full size, A with mattress, pillows and carers, also poles for mosquito net; for sale at Messis. Hughes and Hough's Sale Rooma.

Hongkong, March 23, 1917.

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WANTED.

1610

YOUNG MAN is required by a ship and TYPIST. For further particulais

apply to

ping Office as a STENOGRAPHER

-T-E C/o "CHA AZE" Offion Hongkong, March 18, 1917. 1881

FIGHTING AT MANY POINTS.

LONDON, March 23,

Sir Douglas Haig reports-Our patrois encountered detachments' of some strength at a number of points between Etruiller, Beaumetz, Le Cambrai and Beaurains. We drove off counter-attacks at Aizecourt-là-bas,. Beaumetz and Yrsicourt and progress- ed in the neighbourhoods of Eccunt and Croisilles.

We carried out a successful maid to the east of Arrus.

The enemy blew a mind to the north of Neuville St. Vaast but it did no damage.

We effectively bombarded trenches to the south-east of Loos and to the cast of Vermelles.

FRENCH PROGRESS.

HEIGHTS DOMINATING THE OISE VALLEY CAPTURED.

PARIS, March 24.

A French commanique states:-Be- twean the Somme and the Oise our troops with determination and dash, carried out a completely successful offensive. The enemy, despite desperate resistance, were driven back over a wide front for a distance ranging from two to faar idilometres north and east of the St. Quentin canal and north-east of Tergnier.

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We pushed detachments as far as the heights dominating the valley of the Oise. The Germans caused floods in

DAIRY FARM NEWS. this region and the town of La Fere was

CORNED BEEF

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CORNED PORK.

Pur ur is Kaos and Barrels

.FOR EXPORT OR STRAMERS USE..

AUCTIONS.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

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all of the inevitability of hostilities. teen 12.pr. gans. The cost of the

The leading journals throughout | battleship was £7,668,000.) the country are urging whole-soulęd

action.

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THE SITUATION IN RUSSIA.

WORK AND DISCIPLINE TO OVERCOME THE ENEMY,

PETROGRAD, March 25. Their Majesties entourage at Taarakoa

The World, which is in closest touch with the Administration, says

let us declare war now." The State Department discounts the reported eleventh-hour neutral mediation, pointing out that it could and be considered unless the sub-Salo includes Madama Vyrobova, the patroness of the late ronk Rasputin, the marino campaign is abandoned.

arch-intriguer and pazderer to Imperial FINANCIAL HELP FOR ALLIES.kosses and superstitions.

The newspapers and prominent bunkers are supporting the proposed extension of a billion dollars credit to the Allie

The Sun's Washington correspon dent states that President Wilson

has decided to ask Congress for such uuthorisation.

The Tribune shows how this finan- cial support would immensely harm Germany and suggests unstinted

credit.

The World advocates, outright & gift of & Fillion dollars to France.

PREPARATIONS FOR AGGRES-

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SIVE WARFARE.

Rasputin's comin has been disinterred and is at Tsarskos Selo pending removal |

lawhere for burial

Recent revelations show to what an

Ministers into the belief that no trouble. extent Protopopdf deluded his fellow

was to be anticipated. The Ministers only awoke to the facts when the Re volution began.

The Cabinet has issued a manifesto impressing upon all the necessity of saremitting work and strict discipline in order to overcome the enemy. The manifesto states that a German victory, will mean the restoration of the power of the Emperor:

THE NEW LIBERTY LOAN." A "Liberty Lean" is being issued for WASHINGTON, March 23,

three milliard roubles at 85 bearing The Government has decided upon interest at the rate of five per cent. steps to meet the German situation.

Flogging and chaining are being which include preparation for effec-abolished in the prisons. tive and aggressive warfare in addi- tion to measures for the protection of shipping.

It has not been decided whether

to send an army, to Europe, but the

THE SILVER MARKET.

LONDON, March 24. Messrs. Montague & Co. report that

resources available are ghle to meet due to a considerable fall in the Shang- kai Exchange and to the sales of silver ang demands.

from Chins encouraging sales from India" ***:

any and navy and the industrial the weakness of the Silver market is

APPROACHING MARGIVAL. South of the Uise we continued to The first step is expected to be cross the Ailette in the region north of the supplying of money to the Allies.

The Cabinet, anticipating the ap- THE LOSS OF THE "HEALDTON."" Soissons. Our troopa made considerable

proval of war by Congress, discussed progress towards Margival.

Two enemy attacks to the north-west on March 23" ensures for speeding of Rheims failed under barrage of up the making of munitions. It is machine gun fire. The enemy losses recognised that the munitioning of were considerable judging from the America's Anny and Navy, must not number of "bodias hung up in our decrease the supplies to the Allies. entanglements.

KAISER AND THE RETREAT,

The legislatures of New Hamp. shire, Vermont and Rhode Island have demanded universal service and have voted inoney for defence. Recruiting bodies are being formed in maby cities and public safety

The Undersigned have received a

structions to sell by Public Auction, WEAK MESSAGE TO HINDENBURG-committees are being formed every

(FOR ACCOUNT OF TAS CONCERNED), »

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on

FRIDAY:

the 30th March, 1917, commencing

at 2:30 pm, at their Sales Rooms, No. 8, Des Voux Road, Corner of Ice House Street,-

AMSTERDAM, March 21..

A.Berlin official mesenge reports that the Kaiser has sent a message to Marshal, von Hindenburg saying: "The movements on the front in

HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, La, France are most important for the

Comprising

general situation of Our Western Front. You and General Ludendorf

Double and Single Iron Bedsteads, Sideboards Dinner Waggon, etc., Exten- decided on this measure, thus creat- sion Dining Tables and Chairs, Chesterfielding a new base for further warfare," Sofas, Arm-chaire, &c., Wardrobes and

JOY!

ic Toilet Tables, Cote, &c., Miscellaneous KAISER'S EXTRAORDINARY

Furniture, Roll-top. Desks, Blackwood Ware, including Cabinnig, Wardiobar, Stands, &c., Brass Fauders and Fire Brass, a few lots Porcelaine, &c., Pantry Bath Room and Kitchen Utensils,

PUBLIC ACCTION. THE Undersigned have received in stractions to sell by Public Auction, (FOR ACCOUNT OF THE CONCERNED},"

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SATURDAY, the 31st March, 1917, AL 10.30 am, at their Sales Rooms, Na. 8,

Des Your Road, Corner of Ice House Street,-

BRAS WABE,

Comprising

A varied assortment of Carved Brass Yasee, Jardiniere, Flower Bowls, Finger "Bowls, Incense Burners, Buddha, Cand- "lesticks, etc, etc...etc.

A few lots Special quality Linen Damask Table Cloths and Serviettes.

Terms

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BUGHES & ROUGE,

Auctioneers. 10. Hongkong, March 24, 1917. 1814

JOK SALE,

at their Sales Booms, No. 8,

Des Voux Road, Corner of

Ice House Street, SECOND HAND CONTRACTORS PLANT THEODOLITE AND LEVEL

Fall particular suay be had from the.

A few lots of Bruss Finger Bowity die. (Full. Particntara: from Catalogue.) · TaxCash,

HUGHES & HOUGE,

ductober Hongkong, March 22, 1817.

where.

BULGARIAN ATROCITIES IN MACEDONIA."

GĦASTLY STORIES BY ESCAPED SERBIANS,

Court, Murch 23.

YMIDEN, March 23. The sole survivor of the capsized Healdton boat has been landed.

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THE SINKING OF THE BEYEN DUTCH BOATS.

GERMANY'S OFFER OF COM- PENSATION * REFUSED.

THE HAGUE, March 23. The Government has rejected the German proposal which, though dis claiming capability for the sinking of the seven ships (referred to in a cable of February 2nd) offers to put the. owners. in a position to hire German ships on favourable conditions.

The owners consequently have decided not to accept the German offer to compensate the crews of the torpedoed ships..

STRONG RUMANIAN ARMIES READY.

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An authoritative Serbian state- ment concerning investigations of the conditions in the liberated part of prominent Hamanian general has A German official announcement states that the Kaiser has sent a Macedonia reveal the most ghastly informed the Times ** special correspon letter to the King of Bavaria in Bulgarian atrocities which, escaped dent at Jasay that in the coming sesump Serbians state, are continuing. hich he sys

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THE GHOST OF ST. HELENA.

A ghost in St. Helena

Sat on the rocky shore "Oh cursed, cursed England!" The winds the burden bore "And yet I quelled the anarch,

To Fruncu new grace I gave; It was my mad ambition.

That here I found my geave.

Police powers were placed in the King Ferdinand's armies will be seeToo long I've been immortal,

Too long released from dust; Though say I cursed Eag and,

I know that she was just

A war-craft in the collag 1

Who cometh 7 muttered ke... Another poor world helper:

tion of activity on the Rumanian front

We owe the brilliant carrying hands of local committees who pro with heavy artillery and every instr

strongly reorganized and amply supplied Tont of the great arty movement on

the Western Front Arstly, to the ceeded to massacre, over a wide ares,ment of modern warfare. He regarded successful action of your son, Prince Mayor and school teachers and the future with completo confidence.

Owing to the weather' we have some weeks of forced inactivity before us," be 1605 Rupprecht, whose performance deumerous others suspected of being The Mayors жего

said, and the time is being used in serves the highest appreciation and Pro-Serbian. will be a page of glory in histored with buyonets and one reorganization behind & strongly estal Who may compar

cloth soaked with lished line. We have thousands of fresh wrapped in a

Over a troops ready to go to the front. petrol and burned alive.

Our soldiers are nearly all peasants hundred people were murdered dur ing the first days of the occupation who cannot suffer the thought of their. villages being in the hands of an enemy, of Prilep and Kruchevo The comd they are determined to recusquer mittees openly blackmailed and them or dieBO plundered wholesale the well-to-do and poor alike.

PUBLIC AUCTION. HE Undersigned have received in structions to self by Public Anction. (FOR LOCOUNT OF THE CONCERNED),

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MONDAY,

the 2nd April, 1817, at 12 o'clock noon,

Kwong Hip Lung & Co.'s Ship Yard, Bham Shui Po

The Steam Launch.

Length

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For farther particulars, apply to the Undersigned

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Launch

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HOUGH.

GZTURES & HOUGH,

Hodgkong Barch 23, 1917

Hongkong Feb 181

It is my extraordinary joy to inform you of this."

The Man Who

Gets There

Is the man who has blood Teal rich red blood and plealy of it is body.

WATERBURY'S METABOLIZED COD LIVER OIL COMPOUND

makes bloodlots riving, brains nourishing,

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At present on both sides the armies are held up by the weather. We are. firmly holding our ground, and all the. recent efforts of the suomy on the Trotan and Serelli have becź broker. "Our line. is so strong that the enemy appears to be unable to strike fresh blow. He beem to have understood the situation and his removed mine of hill for leaving only our or, Ave German divi. sions The alber German troops have been replaced by Austrian and Turkish troops

On the front gontii of Galata and in the Trotse valley all that remains of the Eulgarian army, la fis art Lery

Ibring." British Captain,

With bowing deference, sal

To share your board and bed:" "Another martyred.' madmen

The new arrival, sneering,

"Gott strale England 1” asid "Napoléon, blood, brother,

and bad." I'll share your board The ghost of St. Helens,

Looked in the Kaiser's face, Then to the British Captain:

Now spare me this disgrace

"I cursed the name of England. For, heed ye, though immortal,

A ghost, I curse it ret

never can forget

But no or with much compRÁĴON

I share my board and bed. Til hiene back to Hades,

Tis fer there!" he said.

Mine was a well-earned glory

I have seen many German prisoners well your bubble' olown And if is nyldent that

winter campaign lived to serve my count

wax not espineted: They are still wetting in you for youru, if sinne,

catecom" their way to interniment

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