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SEVERE AIR RAIDS ON SIAN AND TSINGYUAN
Peiping, To-day.
PALESTINE RLY. DISRUPTED
Jerusalem, To-day.” That traffic between Palestine and Transjordan has been disrupted was the announced by the Director of
Administration Japanese planes, according to an Palestine. Railway official statement, raided Sianfu, last evening. In view of constant capital of Shansi, dropping numer acts of sabotage, passenger traffic. ous bombs.
on the main line from Palestine to The attack on Sianfu was follow- Egypt is restricted. The line from yet ed by bombardment of Tsing- Lydda to Jerusalem has not
River, 100 been put into operation.---Trans- yuan, on the Yellow kilometres north of Lanchow.
Ocean. The Japanese authorities now admitted that a large-scale air- battle between Chinese and Japan- the ese planes took place during aerial bombardment of the town of Lanchow on Sunday.
have
the
has
two
According to the Japanese, Chinese air force at present 200 machines, of which squadrons are stationed at Lanchow. The Japanese version is that Chinese planes were lost during the engagement, while the Japanese lost no planes 1-Trans-Ocean.
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WEATHER FORECAST
RAISED TO STATUS OF EMBASSY
Cairo, To-day.
was
The Iranian Legation here raised to the rank of an Embassy with due ceremony yesterday.
The ceremony took place when the new Iranian Ambassador pre-
The Egyp sented his credentials. tian Legation in Teheran will soon be made an Embassy.--Trans- Ocean.
The Royal Observatory reports that an anticyclone of considerable CAR STRIKES
whole
of
seas. north
intensity covers the China and the neighbouring Pressure is highest to the of the lower Yangtze Valley.
Local forecast:-N. E. winds, moderate to fresh; fair, cold.
Chung Kau, 49, was fined $25 by Mr. R. Edwards this morning, for cruelty to fowls.
LAND MINE
Jerusalem, To-day.
A motorcar, with a military patrol, struck a land mine near Acra on Tuesday..
Two British soldiers were killed and a third wounded.
The oil pipe line was again holed Defendant brought 26 fowls from by insurgent Arabs, who set fire to Macao by the s.s. Sai On in a small the oil pouring forth basket, only fit to accommodate 10.|damaged pipe line.-Trans-Ocean.
POWELL'S WINTER
from the
SALE
NOW PROCEEDING
This year it has more than a special claim for your atten- tion. Owing to the mildness of our present winter an unusual amount of goods are being offered at Bargain Prices. mention a few.
HALF PRICE
Underwear, Hats, Caps, Ties..
SHIRTS & PYJAMAS
Fancy Tunic Shirts at
·
$3.25 (8 for $9.00)
Dress Shirts
$5.75
Sports Shirts
$2.75
Pyjamas
6.75
(Usually $10.50)..
BOOTS & SHOES
Oddments in Black & Brown at
H
$9.75, $12.75, $14.75 white $1,95 & $5.75
332%
We
Discount off Regular Prices. Overcoats, Ready-to-wear Suits, Travelling Rugs, Pull- overs, Sweaters, Slipovers, Waistcoats, Dressing Gowns, Gloves, Scarves, Suit and Attache Cases.
SOCKS & HOSE
A large assortment of Plain and Fancy Cashmere prices.
$95 c., $1.45, $1.75, $1.95
Grey Flannel Trousers ..$10.50
20%
Discount will be allowed off all other regular stock except a few proprietary articles..
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