NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
TO THE ELECTORS OF THE
'SANITARY BOARD.
GENILSBEN,
N asking for a renewal of the support I you first honoured me with as far back as January, 1900, I beg to bring before you the following more important points.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, JANUARY 22vo, 1915.
to
PUBLIC COMPANIES
THE WEST POINT BUILDING CO, LIMITED.
MEMBERS are reminded that Entries for
IS HEREBY GIVEN that the the next RACE MEETING Close to the Undersigned TOMORROW SATUR NOTWENTY SEVENTH ORDINARY DAY), instant. Those MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS in this DAequested to send their Entrion Company will be held at the Offices of Meters. the Office of the HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB, JARDINE, MATHESON & COMPANY, LIMITED, No. 3, Chater Road, Ground Floor of the on TUESDAY, the 2nd February, 1915, at 11.30 AM., for the purpose of receiving the HONGKONG CLUB ANNELE, before 2 P.M.
Report of Directors together with Statement By Order,
T..F. HOUGH,
of Accounts for the year ending 31st December, Clerk of the Course.
1914. [195 Hongkong, 22nd January, 1915, HONGKONG FOOTBALL CHALLENGE. SHIELD.
ANTRIES for tho above Competition will,
Close TO-DAY (FRIDAY), 22nd instant. A Meeting will be held that evening at 5.30 in the Offices of Messrs. JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., LTD. (top floor), to make all necessary arrangements. Each team entered is invited to
end a representative,
J. C. TAYLOR
Hon. Secretary,
Hongkong, 10th January, 1015.
£170
Firstly, that as a Medical Practitioner I am brought into direct touch with the needs of the Colony, with the water supply deficiencies, nurity or otherwise, and with the effects of the conservancy eystem in its bearing upon epidemic sore throats, diphtheria and other infectious diseases, all of which evidence I would remind you is brought to my notice first hand. The constant guarding against evil effects and the improvement of existing conditions are matters of supremo importance in city growing as Hongkong is to day, and even more so in the light of what develop pent and growth are likely to produce in the future; a future which, by the linking up of railways and trade routes, the extension of docks and wharves and the improved educational facilities which the University has given, will transform the present comparatively small but important Colony into the premier city of the vastest and most populous country. GENTLEMEN, in the East.
Secondly, and again as a Medical man,THE period of three years for which I was that I have no interest in party politics, and have thereby the more time to devote Lo such of your interests as concern from & Hygenic poim of view, the welfare of the citizens as a whole. Having nothing to fear from a straightforward expression of opinion based on Medical grounds, am enabled to serve you in the future in the same way that I have endeavoured to do in the past and with the added confidence which six years' service in the general routine of the Board and the serving on special committees has given
me.
TO THE ELECTORS FOR THE SANITARY BOARD.
elected to represent you on the Sanitary Board has expired, and, as I have been requested to stand again for the post, I venture to solkit your rate at the forthcoming election which will be held at the SUPREME COURT on FRIDAY, 22nd instant, from 4 to 6 r.."
As I have resided and practised in the Colony for 28 years nad for more than half that time hold the Office of Crown Solicitor, my profes- sional duties have brought me into contact with every section of the community in all parts of
in erice the Colony, and I have bad considerable experi
drafting and enforcing the laws and regulations dealing with matters connected with the Public Health, and opportunities of observ- the effect of such regulations on the welfare of the community,
ing
All my interests are bound up in the prosperity of the Colony as a whole, and I have always endeavoured to support to the best of my ability all such measures as appeared to be conducive to the Public Health without inflicting unsocery expense or hardship on any section of the community.
Thirdly, that as I pointed out in my first Election address, I hold qualifica tions in Public Health of the University of Edinburgh, and later studied in London under Professor SIMPSON, who was so closely associated with the early schemes of Savitation in this particular
The present is not the time for adroosting Colony. This experience has stood me in good stead in my endeavours to advance.
expensive structural improvements or radical and support, measures which will eventualterations of any kind, but, if elected, I shall ally help to transform this place into an do my utmost to promote the Public Health by up to date and model city--an example the efficient administration of the existing laws,
Your Obadiout Sørvaut, de to our rapidly awakening neighbour, and
F. B. L. BOWLEY A. Health Resort for those of us who are
[186 destined to spend our working days in the
Hongkong, 20th January, 1915. East. Yours, etc..
SANITARY BOARD ELECTION.
To the Electors- GENTLEMEN,
GERALD M. FITZWILLIAMS. Hongkong, 21st January, 1915.
WANTED.
FIRELESS OPERATOR
W
Voyage.
for
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Box 93, Care of "Daily Prom" Omise. [190 Hongkong, 22nd January, 1915,
NOTION
B.
BAR
Commodore R. H. ANSTRUTHER, of H.M. NAVAL Hong- Your, hereby give Notice that is conseguenes of Orders received from THEIR LORDS
THE OF
ADMIRALTY. COMSTESIONERS
I have applied to the Board of Trade, under Sotion of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1894, in respect of the ship "TANNENFELS," of Bremen, Germany, officiel number of gross
bad the honour of being elected by you to serve on the Banitary Board last year, and during the few months for which I served I did my utmost to further the interests of the shel Community. I have been naked to offer for election on this decaion and now do sotto Primarily, I may may, I am asked to stand a representing the interests of Kowloon and the Mainland, but I trust that I have shown during my former short tenure that my energies will be devoted to all parts of the Calony. Za
Should you honour me by electing me on this ocession, you may rest assured that I shall work Interests without fear and without
I am, Gentlemen, Your Obedient S-rvant, PHILIP W. GOLDRING. $190 Hongkong, 20th January, 1915.
favour.
NOTICE.
HEREBY GIVE NOTICE is sccordance tonnage 1,341 tons, register tonnage 3,411 tons,ith Section 7 of the Tramway Ordinance beratofore owned by DEUTSCHE DAMPFSFAHRTS Gas. IANRA, for permision to change her name to" BABILAN," and to have her Registered in the new name at the Port of Hongkong in owned by The LORDS COMMISSIONERS OF THE ADMIRALTY.
Any objection to the proposed change of asme must be sent to the Registrar of Shipping at Hongkong within seven days from the appear- ance of this advertisement,
Dated at Hongkong, this 22nd day of January, 1915.
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"GLEN" LINE OF STEAMERS,
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
FROM MIDDLESBROUGH,
10 of 1992 of my intention to apply to the Governor-in-Council for power to constrast an additional track surve, 45 feet in length, Joining the present tramway track in Eussoli Street, Bowrington, and opposite this Company's promises, Lots 718 and 731.
J. J. STODART KENNEDY, General Manager, Hongkong Tramway Company
1178. Hongkong, 19th January, 1915.
NOTICES OF FIRMS
NOTICE,
INTIMATION
SATISFACTORY PROGRESS,
desire when we express to them the thanka KOWLOON RAILWAY STATION, of the community for the time and services they have so ungradingly devoted to the public welfare. But the public have The following report on the progres to-day an opportunity of expressing its made during the half year ending Decem thanks at the ballot box, and is may at bor 31st on the Kowloon, terminus of the
S. WATSON least be hoped that the number of votes Kowloon-Canton Railway was presented
& CO., LTD.
rendered by our public men are widoły appreciated. In saying this we are not depreciating the candidaturo" of Me, GOLDRING, who served on the Board for
recorded will show that the services to the Legislative Counell yesterday:—ma
The contract for building the super- structure hm now run for 10 months of Of the approxi- the period of two years. mate amount of Kang On's contract, namely 3173,847, there has been paid up to the end of the year $39,411.70, but this does not give a fair comparison of the pro- greas of the work.
The REGISTER of SHARER of the WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS. the greater part of last year during the Company will bo CLOSED from FRIDAY, 22nd January, to TUESDAY, 2nd February, 1918 (both days inclusive), during which period no Transfer of Shares can be Registored. By Order of the Board of Directors,
A SHELTON HOOPER, Secretary to the HONGKONG LAND INVESTMENT & AGENOT Co., LTD.,
General Agents for the WEST POINT BUILDING CO., LTD.
[160 Hongkong, 18th January, 1915.
THE HONGKONG CENTRAL ESTATE LIMITED
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the FIRST ORDINARY MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS in this Company will be held at the Offices of Mesare, JARDINS MATHESON & COMPANT, LIMITED, TUESDAY, the 2nd February, 1916, at purpose of receiving the 11.45 AM for the Report of the Directors together with the State- ment of Accounts for the year ending Sist
December, 1974,
on
The REGISTER of SHARES of the Company will be CLOSED from FRIDAY, 22nd January, to TUESDAY. 2nd February, 1015 (both days inclusive), during which period no Transfer of Shares can be Registered.
By Order of the Board of Directors.
THE HONGKONG CENTRAL ESTATE, LTD.,
A. SHELTON HOOPER,
Secretary to
THE GENERAL MANAGERS. Hongkong, 13th January, 1918.
BRANDY.
Per
$2.65
absence of Mi. BOWLEY on a holiday at Home, and is deserving, like the others, of his due measure of gratitude for public
Brickwork generally is up to within a service rendered, All three candidates few feet of the first floor level, Granite uro well-known men in the community, work is somewhat lower as the brickwork Bot, and there is no need for us to dwell at any has to precede it. The colonnade to the No foor greater length upon their respective Star Ferry is up to roof level. qualifications and merits. They speak for ing has yet been laid, but the preparation themselves in the Election Addresses of wood blocks, joists, floor boards, which will be found in another column materials for concrete and re-inforcement All door and window on this page. When we have three such is well forward.. men willing to stand for election to the frames are completed, and teak doors and Sanitary Board it proves, at least, that windows are being prepared. Timber for interest in civic affairs is not lacking to roof trusses has been cut and is seasoning the extent that many people would have in stacks. us believe is the case."
For Case of 1 dos
A. SUPERIOR PALE $30.40
B. SUPERIOR
ULD
COGNAC ...
... 33.70
2.90
WATSON'B
XXX
COGNAC
94.80
3,00
WATSON'S
XXX
COGNAC Half bottles
2 dos.
97.00
1.00
OLD
• C. SUPERIOR
LIQUEUR COGNAC," Gold Capsule
D. VERY FINE OLD PALE LIQUEUR COGNAC ...
BOUTELLEAU'S
CHAMPAGNE LIQUEUR....
E. FINEST OLD BROWN
BRANDT ...
40.30
3.45
52.40
4.85
4
53,50
.4.55
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MARIE BRIZAED and ROGER'S. FINE PALE COGNAC 31.80
***
8. V. Est
2.65
8.65
0.95
THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST- MENT AND AGENCY CO.,
LIMITED.
HEREBY GIVEN that the
NOTWENTY-SEVENTE ORDINARY MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS in this Company will be held at the Offices of Messrs. JARDINE, MATHESON & COMPANY, LIMITED, on TUESDAY, 2nd February, 1915, at Noe for the purpose of receiving the Raport of the Directors together with the Statement of Accounts for the year ending 31st December, $1914,
The REGISTER of SHARES of the Company will be CLOSED from FEIDAY,
„V. O. COGNAC 79.70
V. O. L., 60 Years Old 119.30
UNITED VINEYARD PROPRIETORS, 75 Year Old... ***...L57.50
Indents have been forwarded to Eng- land for all necessary fixtures unobtain able in the Colony, with the exception of the Clock and Bell, rain water gutters,
Entries for the Hongkong Jockey Club down race meeting close to-morrow.
piping and electric fittings. There has been some delay in the supply of bricks owing to the wet autumn, when
Two Japanese: papers will make their several firinge at the brickworks near appearance in Tsingtau shortly..
It is stated that several men in Malayn who are below the standard height for the army have asked if the Government, will send them home to enlist in one of the "bantam
"battalions now being formed.
In connection with the cricket match on Saturday between the Reserves and the. Scouts, we are asked to mention that the players, who will tiffin at the pavilion, will be at home to their friends during 13.15 the afternoon.
These Brandies bottled by ourselves are guaranteed Grape Spirit and of Pot Still Distillation.
22nd Jaunery, to TUESDAY, 2nd February A. S. WATSON & CO..
1915 (both days inclusive), during which period
no Transfer of Sharon can be Registered. By Order of the Board of Director.
A. SHELTON HOOPEE, Becretary Hongkong, 18th January, 1915, THE HONGKONG LAND RECLAMA
TION CO., LTD.
158
TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that NOT FOURTEENTH ORDINARY MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS in this Company will be held at the Offices of Meers TITHIN MATHESON & COMPANY, LTD., OF
1915, at 1215
TUESDAY, the 2nd PM, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors together with Statement of Accounts for the year ending 31st Decern ber, 1914.
The REGISTER SHARES of the Company will be CLOSED from TUESDAY, 28th January, to TUESDAY, 2nd February, 1915 (both days inclusive), during which period no Transfer of Shtres an he Re-i-tered. By Order of the Board of Directors,
MOWBRAY S. NORTHCOTE,
Secretary. Hongkong, 16th January, 1916, HONGKONG, CANTON AND MACAO STEAMBOAT CO., LTD, NOTICE: TO SHAREHOLDERS. TYEARLY MEETING OF SHARE
NINETY-FIFTH ORDINARY HOLDERS in the Company will be held at the Office of the Company, Hotel Mansions, DD TUESDAY, the 9th February, 1915, at 18 o'clock Noon, for the purpose of receiving Report of the Directors, together with a and electing Directors and Auditors.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company the 9th February, 1915, both days indeve
By Order of the Board of Directors,
W. E CLARKE,
₤180 Hongkong, 19th January, 1915
LIMITED,
HONGKONG AND CHINA.
Notice is given in our advertisement by the Commodore, that applica
tion has been made to the Board of Trade for permission to change the name of the steamer Tannenfels, one of the prizes of war, to thet of Bastian,
The Hongkong Amateur Dramatic Club has been able to hand over to the Belgian has hurtle to hand out thou the Belgian Refugee Fund, as a result of the production of the fairy play Snow- White and the Frog Prince"
The Chinese Government is considering the advisability of sending a warship to attend the Panama Exposition. If a BIRTH. JAMIESON.On the 11th instant, at the warship is sent, says the Peking Daily British Legation, Peking, to Mr. and News, it will be commanded by Admirat Mra. E. G. JAMIESON, a daughter. Sa Chen-ping. Admiral Sa was the com
Hongrong" OFFIon: 10%, Das Vaux Boas C. LONDON Onion: 181, Fiamm 892ET, EC.
The Daily Press.
HONGKONG, JANuary 224d, 1916.
THE SANITARY BOARD ELECTION,
mander of the Peiyang Squadron in 1903, Admiral of the Fleet in 1902, and was in command of the Imperial naval forces during the revolution, He accompanied Prince Tsai Hsun on the naval mission to Europe. He is now an officer in the Office of the Commander-in-Chief of the Army and Navy.
Canton were spoilt. So far the progress of the work in satisfactory, and there is nothing at present to indicate that the completion of the contract will be overdue. The report, which is signed by Mr. H, P. Winslow, manager, and Mr. Robert Baker, engineer of Ways and Works, was accompanied by large scale drawings.
NEW TYPHOON REFUGE. The following statement of the progress" of the construction of tho new tpyhoon refuge at Hong-kok-tsyui was presented to the Legislative Council yesterday:
Contract time for completion-5 years from the 27th October, 1910. Cantract price
82,018,602
than those for which provision is Cost of contractor's extras other
made in the Contract
Total
- extras
amount of contract and
'Nil.
$2,018,002
Divided into 60 months, $36,633 per
month 40 935,695
..8 1,681,050
Amount earned by contractor on work actually accomplished in- cluding suin retained under the provisions of the contrect in the hands of the Government
$1,732,080
The statement was accompanied by plans,
BENEFIT OF THE DOUBT.
STORY OF MISSING MONEY.
The case was resumed at the Criminal Sessions yesterday in which a Chinese woman named Chan Sin I was indicted on
two
counts charging her with the fraudulent conversion of $1,200, and also Jarceny of the same amount as bailee, the China's Ministry of Finance has received money being the property of Fong Tin a report containing valuable information | San, 45, Queen's Road Weet.
A number of witness were called. The from its deputies who were sent tu
wangtung to find out the amount of amah to the prisoner declared that Wong The deputies, Nau, the adopted brother of the prisoner, wine and tobacco taxes. PERHAPS it would be hardly correct to say including a Japanese adviser, state that was the man she saw enter the cubicle where her mistress and the money and that the interest felt by the community they have consulted the Chief of the jewellery were. Soon after he went of Hongkong in the municipal govern Financial Department of the province into the cubicle she heard her mistress ment of the Colony is being put to the and discovered that the wine tax can shout "Do not tie me up." test by the election which takes place at
amount to $1,500,000, and the tobacco tax the Supreme Court this afternoon; fer
in point of fact, the election resolves itself can amount to $600,000, and that there will
She became
afraid, and did not go in, but later she saw Wong Nau leaving the house with a cash-box under his arm. Then her mis- that Wong Nau was the man who went
IMMINGM Day been appointed Secretary of the Statement of Accounts, declaring a Dividend into a choice of men rather than off be $400,000 miscellaneous taxes which the tress blow a police whistle. She was sure
HAM, LONDON AND STRAITS.
THE Steamship
THE
GLENGILE" Captain R. Webster, haring arrived from the above Forte, Consignees of Cargo are hereby informed that their Goods are being handed at. their risk into the Godowne of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company, Limited, Kowloon, and stored at Consignees rjék and expersa.
Optional Goods will be carried on unless in- strations are given to the contrary before.
PM. TODAY,
All broken, obafed and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godown, where they will be exained on THURSDAY, 28thlingt, at 10 a.. All Claims must be presented within Fire DAYS of the Steamor's arrival hers, after which date they cannot be recognized.
No Claims will be tied after the Goods have left the Godow andererol after the
to mut
"Gooda remaining
A will be subject
No Fire Insurance lics Lau efected. Bill of Lading will be coastersigned by
SHEWAN, TOMEŠ & Co., Agents.
Hongkong, 21st January, 1915. [158 INDU-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED,
FROM CALCUTTA, PENANG. AND SINGAPORE.
ȚILE Company's Steamship' THE
"FJOKSANG"
baring arrived from the above Ports, Consignees of Cargo by her are hereby informed that their Goods will be delivered frogs alongside.
Cargo impeding the discharge or remaining on board after Noor, the 2nd inst. will be Iaded at Consigness' risk and expense. No Fira Insurance will be effected. Bills of Lading will be sountersigned by
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., LTD
General Managers, Hongkong, 21st January, 1918,
[11.
FR. EDWARD DES VEUX has This
HONGKONG CLUE.
J. W. C. BONNAR, Chairman. Hongkong, 18th January, 1916. (177
NOTICE. EAST INDIA SEA AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
THE
VE HAVE taken over the Agency of the above Company in Hongkong and are now prepared to grant pelicles of Insurance at the most favourable rate.
THE CHINA COMMERCIAL Co.,
3, Duddell Strest.
[179 Hongkong, 16th January, 1915,
NOTICE.
NATIONAL ASSURANCE CO., OF' IRELAND Now. merged in THE YORKSHIRE INSURANCE CO., LTD.
WE HAVE This Day taken over the Agency of the abors Company, formerly held by Messrs REDTAR, BROCKET MANN & Co., and all communications in regard to the Agency should now be addressed to us.
ARRATOON V. APCAR & Co., 14, Des Voeux Read
[148 *Hongkong, 9th January, 1915.
NOTICE.
L'UNION FIRE INSURANCE CO., LTD.,
ST OF PARIS.
HAVE taken over the Agency of the Whore Company formerly held by Messrs. Bruxase & Co., and are prepared to
ACCEPT RISKS from this date.
CREDIT FONCIER D'EXTREME- ORIENT. Prince's Buildinga, Hongkong, 20th January, 1915.
(191
policies. The functions of the Sanitary Kwangtung Government can realize every
State control-Peking Daily News.
will be CLOSED from the 26th January to Board are now of so restricted a character/year if the taxation machinery is under into the cubicle and also the man who left
Secretary,
ENGINEERING DILLET WANTED. DRITISHER, aged 40; Chief Engineer's
that little room is left for any difference
of opinion as to what policy the
the representatives of
community the Board should support. Mr. BOWLEY puts the position very concisely
on
THE SANITARY BOARD, ELECTION CONTEST TODAY.
in his address when he says that he The voting for the election of two
has always endeavoured to the best of members to the Sanitary Board takes
with the cash-box.
Subsequently his lordship expressed the opinion that there was much doubt in the case, and he thought the prisoner should be given the benefit of that doubt.
The foreman of the jury also remarke that the jury were of the opinion that the case should conse owing to the conflict. of evidence, and the prisoner was there. upon discharged, his lordship remarking that he was of the opinion that the police
B Certificate; 3.1. Mech. E.; ALIN.A. his ability to support all such messures place at the Supreme Court to-day had acted quite properly in investigating
with 18 years' aes and shore errine in the East, neeks position of responsibility and trust, preferably in SHIP AND ENGINE BUILDING YARD on the CHINA COAST. Accustomed to ESTIMATING in all DEPARTMENT's--any size of craft.. In present employ 10 years; last 8 years 83 MANAGER OF WORKS OWNING SLIPWAVE, doing all Classes of Repairs; also Launch and Tug Building.
Agreement completed, but mast give at least
one month's Notios.
For fail particulars of experiance, testimonials, etc., please address:
AMBITIOUS" Care of Daily Press Office. [181 Hongkong, 19th January, 1916..
the case.
WINE LICENCE.
FINE OF $300.
The three candi as appeared to be conducive to the Public from 4 to 6 p.m. Health without inflicting unnecessary dates are Mr. F. B. L. Bowley, Dr. G. expense or hardship on aay section of H. Fitzwilliams and Mr. P. W. Goldring. the community. At the present time that The persons entitled to vete are all those represents, in few words, what should be included in the special and common jury.
At the Magistracy yesterday Li Chi, the policy of all the unofficial members lists, e, all the Jurymen in the Colony, 226, Queen's Road West, was charged by of the Board The election which takes also the following residents who are Inspector O'Sullivan with selling intoxi- place to day is caused by the expiry of exempt from jury service:-Unofficial cating liquor without a licence. The the period of three years for which Mr. members of Council, barristers and solici- defendant pleaded guilty and was fined
BOWLEY and Dr. FITZWILLIAMS Wore
FRENCH LESSONS period, but
G: MOUSSION,
15, MORRISON Hug Boin.
SIEN TING.
URGEON DENAGE
No. 10, D'AQUILAR STREET TERMS VERY MODERATE,
Consultation Froo Hongkong, 21st September, 1914.
192
tors, doctors, dentists and chemiste,
LOCAL SPORT.
elected to represent the community on the elergy, Roman Catholic priests and Board. Both are eligible for re-election
ministers, schoolmasters, professors, and and willing to serre for another
lecturers of the University, newspaper 29 a third candidate
editors and reporters, pilots, and former has been put forward in the person of Mr. GOLDRING an election by ballot jurors over the age of 60. becomes necessary. It is, as we have said, a choice of men rather than of policies. In Mr. BOWLEY and Dr. FITZWILLIAMS the community has had on the Board during the past three years two representatives who have shown a very practical interest in the work of the Board, and it is but due to them to say that they have both proved very useful members. We are sure we shall be fulfilling a very general
RIFLE SHOOTING.
$300..
Subsequently, Mr. Shenton appeared in the Court and said that be had been instructed to defend in the case, and he thought there was some explanation to the charge. He knew very little about the caso at present, beyond the fact that the wine was bought from Hughes & Hough. Mr. Hazeland-But they were selling it without a licence.N
Mr. Shenton then explained that the defendant bought the whole shop, which, was licensed, and its stock.
The final of the competition arranged
It was ultimately decided that the be the members of the Dockyard Rifle defendant should pay the fine, and that Club for Mrs. Anstruther's New Year Cup Mr. Shenton should make an application will take place on Tai Hang Range on for rehearing The police will take no Saturday, the 23rd inst., commencing at further steps in connection with the wine 2 p.m. It is expected there will be over for a week, during which time the case 30% competitors.
will be re-opened for y
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