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·UNDER THE SEA.

Mr. Meehan, Fish Commissioner of the State of Pennsylvania, tells in the Windsor Magazine

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1903.

Auctions.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

Intimations.

of the wonderful things discovered by the voy- THE Undersigned have received instructions the bump of intelligence in the 20th century

ages of the Albatrosi, sent by the United States- Fish Commission, nad the soundings she mada of the floor of the Pacific Ocean. As a jole, the bottom forms a great plain, bure-here and there are great mountain peaks, some coming near to the surface and others actually rising above water and forming the numerous islands of the Pacific. At other places there are "deeps," or hollows, of imminense depth. In one place, near Guan, bottom was only touch ed at 4,813 fathoms, or five miles and a half, perpendicular descent equal to the distance from St Paul's Cathedral to Wormwood Scrubbs-Prison. Only a very strang rope could have stood the tension. Scores of new species of fish were discovered, 'some of the most beautiful colours, and many making excellent food. Some great regions of the Pacific were found to be void of life, others to abound in all

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to Sell by

PUBLIC AUCTION,

FOR ACCOUNT OF THE CONCERNED, TOMORROW

(FRIDAY), the 30th October, 1993,

at 11.30 AM.,

+

:

THEY WILL REMAIN, The bump of reverence is overshadowed by

man and woman. Old things are not pre- served simply because they are old. What- soever is no longer useful must get out of the way. Nevertheless, progress that is not

At ROSE VILLAS EAST, 14, BONHAM-ROAD,-intelligent will not be permanent.-We-shall

.......... THE WHOLE OF THE

HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE,.

Therein contained, Comprising:- DOUBLE and SINGLE IRON BED- STEADS with WIRE and RATTAN MATTRESSES, TEAKWOOD WARD. ROBE with GLASS, MARBLE-TOP WASHSTANDS and TOILET SETS. TEAKWOOD EXTENSION DINING TABLE and CHAIRS, BOOK-CASE, OVERMANTELS, TEAKWOOD SIDE BOARD with GLASS, CROCKERY and GLASS WARE, COOKING STOVE and UTENSILS, &c, &c;

ALSO

:

One LADY'S BICYCLE, a quantity of BOOKS, One SMALL MILNER'S SAFE and a great Assortment of PLANTS in POTS,

Catalogues will be issued. TERMS:-As usual.

HUGHES & HOUGH,

.Auctioneers,

Hongkong, 29th October, 1903.

sons of curicus creatures. The greater part of the flour of the ocean is of red clay, some- times covered with swarms of sea creatures of A low type. In the waters a couple of miles over their heads other members of the great ocean family live, and sometimes they are so numerous that the mere constant dropping of their corpses as they di: is sufficient to over. whelm and bury their deep water-rousins beinw. Among the new species discovered was a variety of linn fish, alleged by the islanders to be dangerous to life. The lion fish may be classed among the freak fishes. From its general out- line it might be mistaken for a buge sunfish; bat a glance at its head conveys the impression that some-one has been practising thereon with THE Undersigned have received instructions

a hatchet, The crown, back of the eyes, has

a large piece cut out. Over the eyes them--

selves, which are abnormally large, there is

a long ragged, skin-like projection standing erect; and in front of the nose are several short, rhinoceros-like horns. The body is covered with an armature of rough spines, which are poisonous. The gill covers are grotesquely marked, and projecting from the check are two or three snake-like fangs. One of the most surprising discoveries of the ex- pedition was that for thousands of miles the red clay floor of the Pacific is covered with deposits of manganese. This intensely hard mineral occurs in the form of nodules and discs, the first from"five grains in weight to specimens the size of a cannon ball, and the second from the dimensions of a six-penny piece to that of a gand-sized dinner plate. When the nodules or discs are broken, the manganese is often found, thickly veined, in solid mass below the surface, and seemingly pure, Above, the metal has the appearance of being oxidised. It is a strange fact also that, in every instance, whether in disc or nodule form, the manganese is deposited around some other substance. Sometimes it is grey clay, some- times a volcanic ash, and occasionally felspar, quartz and other rock. The nodules literally pave the bottom, and it must be remembered that manganese is a rare and extremely valu- abic metal. How it came to its present silua- tion it is difficult to guess. The fact that the metal is deposited on some other substance might suggest that at some time it had fexisted in large quantities in solution in the sen. But the particles on which it is deposited do not themselves belong to the sea. Although often a thousand miles from land, they ha, e nothing to do with the clay bottom on which they are found; but must have been floated away from land on ice, or perhaps thrown out by some terrific volcanic eruption. The water at the greatest depths is extremely cold, often close to freezing point, suggesting that the ice water of the Poles gradually creeps along the ocean's bottom to the tropics, while warmer currents moving in other directions overspread the surface.

Consignees.

PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY.

C

NOTICE.

"ONSIGNEES of CARGO per Steamship

"CHINA,"

The above Steamer having arrived, Consignees - of Cargo are hereby requested to send in their Bills of Lading for countersignature, and' to take immediate delivery of their Goods from alongside.

Cargo impeding the discharge of the Vessel will be landed and stored at Consigness' risk and expense..

J. STUART THOMSON, Acting Agent. Hongkong, 26th October, 1003

FROM HAMBURG, PENANG AND SINGAPORE.

THE H.A.J. Steamship

IT

"SUEVIA," Captain Dorck, having arrived from the above Ports, Consignees of Cargo are hereby requested to send in their Bills of Lading for countersignature by the Undersigned and to take immediate delivery of their goods from slongside.

Optional Cargo will be forwarded unless notice to the contrary be given before TO-DAY.

Any Cargo impeding her discharge will be landed into the Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Limited, and stored at Consignees' risk and expense.

No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remain- ing undelivered after the and November will be subject to rent.

All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on the 2nd November, at 3 F.M. No Fire Insurance has been effected,

HAMBURG-AMERIKA EINIE,

Hongkong Officq.. Hongkong, 28th October, 1903.

Insurance.

(13020

NORTH" GERMAN FIRE INSURANOF

COMPANY OF HAMBURG; **

THE Undaigned AGENTS of the above

Company are prepared to accept First Clası FOREIGN and. CHINESE RISKS at CURRENT RATES.

SIEMSSEN & Co.

1g, 18th May, 1895,

continue to breathe air, drink water and eat bread. There will be no "improvement" on the great essentials of living, and we do not want any. Babies will come into the world as they have from the beginning, and people will die out of it as they have done since the world began. Let us not run away with the idea that all of our treasured opinions are to

which, like be upset. Through every change, all things

WAMPOLE'S PREPARATION have builded a reputation on honour and good service, will hold their place. This effective remedy belongs to the past, the present and the future. It is not only up-to- date but ahead of date. For Wasting Diseases, Impaired Nutrition, Influenza, Lung Troubles, Impure Humors in the blood with [1301e resulting skin affections, etc., it possesses the confidence of physicians and the people, every- where. It is not expected to fail; it never does fail. The formula after which it is made is an inspiration. It contains the nutritive and curative properties of Pure Cod Liver Oil, extracted by us from fresh cod livers, combined with the Compound Syrup of Hypophosphites and the Extracts of Malt and Wild Cherry. It is palatable as honey, and yet so medicinal as to be effective from the first dose. Pro- fessor Reddy, of Canada, says: "I have much pleasure in stating that I have used it in cases of debility and have found it to be a very valuable remedy as well as pleasing to take." To trust it and try it is to be satisfied and thankful. You cannot be disappointed in It." Sold by chemists here. and everywhere throughout the world and A. 8. Watson Co.,

PUBLIC AUCTION.

IN BANKRUPTCY. ·

Re THE TACK-LEE FIRM, BY ORDER of the Official ReceiVER

AND TRUSTEE

to Sell by PUBLIC AUCTION,

on

MONDAY, the 2nd November, 1903. at 3 P.M.,

At LALON'S Gonown, No. 956, West Point, THE FOLLOWING QUANTITY OF ASSORTED MÄTTINGS,

Comprising 461 Rolls 70 to 75lbs. weight per roll, 40 yds.

long by tyd. wide.

83 Rolls 20 yds, long by yd wide, Pin Fa

Mattirg

126 Rolls 35 yds, long by 1 yd, wide, Pin Fa

. Matiny.

21 Rolls 40 yds. long by 14 yd. wide, Ngan

Ko Coloured Matting

to Rolls 40 yds. long by 14 yd. wide, Hop

Fa Coloured Matting-

2 Rolls 40 yds. long by 14 yd. wide, Cheung

Kai Coloured Matting

To Rolls 40 yds. long by 14 yd. wide, Cheung KaiColoured Matting(superiorquality), Rolls 40 yds. long by ryd. wide, Cheung

Kai Coloured Matting,

28 Rolis 40 yds, long by yd. wide, Cheung

Kai Coloured Matting.

27 Rolls 40 yds. Inng by 4 yr. wide, Cheung

Kai Coloured Matting.

Limited.

THE

ROBINSON PIANO

137 Rolls 40 yd long by 4 yd, wide. Tang ENTIRELY

Cheung Ma'ting.

30 Rolls 40 yds, long by 4 yd. wid, Cheung

Kai Matting (superior quality).

956 Rolls. TERMSAs usual

HUGHES & HOUGH,

-Government Auctioneers. {128ge

Hongkong, 24th October, 1993.

Intimations.

N. LAZARUS,

OPHTHALMIC OPTICIAN

OF LONDON AND CALCUTTA,

SIGHT TESTED.

LENSES for the correction of Astigmatism ground on the premises,

"

Spectacles and Eyeglasses in all styles

and metals.

Consulting Room:

No. 16, Queen's Road Central,

Nearly opposite the Hongkong Hotel with

entrance through store of R. Houghton, Tailor.

DAVID BENJAMIN, : Manager.

Hongkong, 23rd June, 1903.

TUBORG BEER.

(68

A guaranteed free from Salicylic Acid,

FIRST Class PILSENER LEER

and any other Chemicals.

PRICE $10.50 per case of 48 bottles (quarts) or 6 doz. pinta.

Special Prices for Quantities.

Sole Agents:

SIEMSSEN & CO. Hongkong, toth January, 1003 (5954

THE HONGKONG STUDIO, HIGHER CLASS PHOTOGRAPHER, 41 & 43, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL,

TOP FLOOR.MN

PORING and COPYING in all Sizes,

DORTRAITS, GROUPS and ENLAR

LARGE SELECTION OF VIEWS ALWAYS ON HAND, PRICE VERY MODERATE. Hongkang, th September, 1903.

[riape

Entimation.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.

1, ICE HOUSE ROAD,

HONGKONG.

CABLE ADDRESs,-Telegraph, Hongkong.

THE leading English Newspapur in China Also widely circulated in Japan, Cochin i Gina, Ceylon, India and the Far East.

rally,

A daily newspaper with weekly edition pblished for despatch by the homeward mail 6 daily is recommended as inore generally sitable, except for subscribers in Europe or America

A special feature is made of fall and accur se reports of local occurrences, and of mat ars of general interest.

1

ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT.

The Hongkong Telegraph is the best medium for advertising in China. It circulates agely among all classes of the community,

the largest daily newspaper and has a sider circulation than any journal in the Far Bast.

Special attention given to effectively display. ing advertisements.

The type used as a standard for setting advertisements is similar to this, unless we are structed to display the advertisement, when

Mails.

NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA.

(THE JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY.)

PROJECTED SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG.––SUBJECT TO ALTERATION,

STEAMERS.

BOMBAY MARU......

T. Murait

WAKASA MARUO

J. B. MacMillan.........

KINSHU MARU T. Harrison

Iro MARU

C. H. Butler

DESTINATIONS.

SAILING DATES.

..} FRIDAY, 30th Octy a

Daylight,

SATURDAY, 31st Oct, at

Daylight.

{KOBE and YOKOHAMA, .............. (MARSEILLES, LONDON & ANT WERP, VIA SINGAPORE, PENANG, COLOMBO and PORT SAID ...........

CROMBAY, VIA SINGAPORE andĮ SATURDAY, 31st: Oct, at

and COLOMBO (VICTORIA, B.C., and SEATTLE, MONDAY, 2nd Nov, at

U.S.A., VIA, SHANGHAI, MOJI,. KOBE and YOKOHAMA

Noon.

4 P.M.

* Through Passenger Tickets issued for the Principal Cities in the United States, Canade and Europe, in connection with the GREAT NORTHERN RAILWAY and Atlantic Steamers, Round-the-World Tickets also issued. Between Moji and Kobe, ist'and and Class-Through Passengers have the Option af Travelling by the Sanyo Railway.

For further Information as to Freight, Passage, Sailings, &c., apply at the Company's Local Branch Office in Prince's Building, 1st-Floor, Chater Rond:

T. 8. TAKAYANAGI Acting Manager.

Hongkong, 29th October, 1993.

COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.

PAQUEBOTS-POSTE, FRANCAIS.

NOTICE.

STEAM FOR SAIGON, SINGAPORE, BATAVIA, COLOMEO, ADEN, EGYPT, MARSEILLES, MEDITERRANEAN AND BLACK SEA PORTS, LONDON, HAVRE, BORDEAUX; ALSO PORTS OF BRAZIL AND RIVER PLATE.

my effective style of type will be adopted ON TUESDAY, the 3rd November, 1903, This standard runs exactly eight lines to the YARRA". Captain Sellier, with Mails at P.M., the Company's Steamship Passengers, Specie and Cargo, will leave icch, and about eight words to the line.

this Port for MARSEILLES, via Ports of Call, WITHOUT TRANSHIPMENT:

SEP

ADVERTISEMENT RATES.

(per inch.)

Co., LTD.

NOTE.

NEW STOCK

One week....

One month

NOW IN EUROPE,

TWO HUU! Tures

Six #l

Twelve

.$ 2,85

7.20

$3,00

20.00

11

............ 37.50

73.00

· · ARRIVING,

SPECIALLY AND MOST CAREFULLY

CHOSEN BY OURN Ma. ROBINSON,

GREAT

REDUCTIONS

in our present stock of Pianos and Musical Goods.

No charge less than one dollar. Discount allowed op-

3 Months Contracts... 5 per cent. '

Our NEW MUSIC STOCK has arrived.

$

"P

12

11

THE APOLLO ·

MASTER PIANO

PLAYER

THE BEST OF ALL.

THREE STYLES: 'PRICE' FROM $450 UP.

Patti endorseS THE APOLLO,

Adelina Patti (Baroness Cederstrom), has given another great testimonial to the Apollo Piano-player. She was so delighted with the instrument that was purchased by her last year that this second testimonial is even stronger than the first one that she gave.

Mme. Pati says that "the Apollo never has given her the slightest trouble and that the new concert grand is one of the most wonder- ful and perfect piano-players that she has ever seen."

Hongkong, 28th October, 1903.

GRIMAULT'S SYRUP

OF.

July

10

31

..... 25

+1

POMESTIC OCCURRENCES.

Notices of Births, Deaths, and Marriages

51 cach insertion in the Daily and Weekly.

CONTRACT ADVERTISEMENTS. Special Rates for standing advertisements can be ascertained from the Manager.

Advertisements for the Daily should reach the Hongkong Telegraph Office not later than

noon of the day they are intended to appear..

Unless otherwise specified all advertisements

will be repeated and charged for until counter manded,

JOBBING DEPARTMENT.

Job Printing of all descriptions undertaken, [4150 PROGRAMMES,

HYPO-PHOSPHITE of LIME

FOR DISEASES OF THE CHEST

All suffering from Catarrh, Qon- sumption;⋅ Obstinate Coughs or Golda zmi-those affected with discaBER of the Chast, Lungs and Bronchial Tubes, should take

GEIMAULT'S SYRUP ofHYPO-PEOSPHITE LINE| Prescribed by the leading medical autho- rities in all countries for the last twenty- five years with the greatest success, it continuoe lo retain its reputation where all other medecines have falled,

Grimaul's Syrup immediately arrests {the Cough,Spitting of blood and Nights- weats, and the Appetito Improves ra- pidly a fact soon demonstrated by an in- crease of weight and healthy appearance, Grimault's Syrup hase coss-colour, and is sold in flat oval bottles, Beware of Imitations.

GRIMAULF & Co, Paris. tell her all Chanista

PAMPHLETS,

CARDS,

SIRCULARS,

EXPRESSES.

All job printing is done under European supervision, well taried out, free from errors, and remarkably cheap af '

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH OFFICE.

Estimates given for all classes of “work on application

"

THE MANAGER,

·HOMOKOKO TELEGRAPH CO, La.

1,jica House Road,.

Hongkong

ORIENTAL

STE

COMP

I's

THE PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY.

STEAM FOR TRAITS, CEYLON, AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADEN, EGYPT, MEDITERRANEAN PORTS, PLYMOUTH AND LONDON.

Through Bills of Lading issued for BATAVIA, PERSIAN GULF, CONTINENTAL, AMERI- CAM and SOUTH AFRICAN PORTS.)

Cargo and Specie will be registered for Lon-THE Steumship don as well as for Marseilles, and accepted in. transit through Marseilles for the principal pinces of Europe.

Shipping Orders will be granted till Noon only on MONDAY, the and November, Specie and Parcels received until 4 P.M. on the same day. No Cargo will be received on hoard on TUESDAY.

"BENGAL,"

Captain G. Philipps, carrying His Majesty's Mails, will be despatched from this for BOMBAY, on SATURDAY, the 7th November, at Noon, taking Passengers and Cargo for the above Ports,

Silk and Valuables, all Cargo fer Franco, Parcels are not to be sent on board, they and Tea for London (under arrangement) will must be left at the Agency's Office, Contextse transhipped at Colombo into a steamer

proceeding direct to Marseilles and London and Value of Packages are required.

For-farther Particulars, apply at the Com-other Cargo for London, &c., will be conveyed pany's Office,

[10040

G. DE CHAMPEAUX, Agent. Hongkong, 21st October, 1903,

NORTHERN PACIFIC STEAMSHIP COMPANY.

BOSTON STEAMSHIP COMPANY.

BOSTON TOW-BOAT COMPANY.

PROPOSED SAIlings from Hongkong,

VIA

via Dombay.

'Parcels will be received at this Office until 4 P.M. the day before sailing. The Contents and Value of all Packages are required.

Shippers are particularly requested to note the terms and conditions of the Company's Bills of Lading.

For further Particulars, apply to

E. A. HEWETT,

Superintendent. Hongkonu, 17th October, 1003.

Nofices of Firms.

NOTICE.

SHANGHAI, INLAND SEA OF JAPAN, MR. AHMED RAHIM being about to

KOBE AND YOKOHAMA, FOR VICTORIA, B.C. AND TACOMA, IN CONNECTION WITH NORTHERN PACIFIC RAILWAY COMPANY.

proceed to--Bombay MR. SOOMAR- BHOY MAWIEE assumes charge of my Business from This Date and is authorized to sign the Firm in Hongkong, China and Japan,

E. PABANEY. Hongkong, 27th October, 1903, [12980

Steamers. Tons. Captains. 1903-04,

Shawmut...... 9,606 [W.-M. Smith... Nov. 14 Olympia”.......... 2,837 A. Dixon ... Nov. 25 Tacoma...... 2,811 M. Ridley Dec. 15 for

·Victoria* 3.502 J. Truebridge... Dec. 19 Tremont...... 9,606 T. W. Garlick..}Dec. 24 | Lyrat....... 4,417 G. V. Williams, Jan. 21 † Cargo only, Steamers marked (*) have no second-class passenger accommodation,

The attention of passengers is directed to the very cheap rates offered by this line to the Pacific Coast and to the interior and Eastern Cities of the United States and to Europe.

ment Services.

IKEJIRI-COAL..

'HE PUBLIC are hereby notified that the Entersigned are the SOLE AGENTS the above mentioned Coal in this Colony.

MIDZUSHIMA & CO. Hongkong, 8th October, 1903.

To be Let.

TO LET.

[11280

CHEAPEST HOUSES IN THE COLONY,

4 Rooms, Bath Rooms, Out-

Special rates allowed to members of Govern-MORRISON HILL GAP ROAD. Nice Through Bills of Lading issued to Pacific houses and Verandahs, Only $40 inclusive Coast Points and to the Principal Cities in the of Taxes. United States and Canada.

For further Information as to Freight or WILD DELL BUILDINGS, No. 147. Passage, apply to

WANCHAI ROAD. Comfortable and Airy DODWELL, & CO., LIMITED, Flats of 2 or 3 Rooms, from Sas inclusive of

General Agents, Hongkong, 28th October, 1903,

Wotel.

Taxes,

1874d

KING EDWARD

HOTEL.

A HIGH CLASS PRIVATE HOTEL.

LADIES' AFTERNOON TEA ROOMS.

PRIVATE BAR

AND

BILLIARD ROOMS,

Hot and Cold Water throughout,

Electrically Lighted. Electric Fans (if required).' Electric Passenger Elevator to each Floor,

Table D'Hote at Separate Tables, For Terms, &c, apply to the

MANAGER.

Hongkong, s3rd October, rgoa,

frired

S. A. SETH, Land and Estate Broker, Dairy Farm Co., Ltd. Hongkong, 12th September, 1903, [9160:

TO LET.

FFICES now in course of erection on

NAUGHT (Now

tween Blake Pior and Queen's Buildings,

Apply to-

THE HONGKONG LAND 'INVEST.,

MENT & AGENCY CO., LD- Hongkong, 23rd September, 1903, [irgan

No

GODOWN TO LET. --

0, 155, PRAYA EAST, Spacious Two- storied Godown. Suitable for Yarn or Coals,

Apply to

THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST...

MENT & AGENCY CO, LD. Hongkong, roth July, 1903.

**{3970

TO LET.

*WO SPACIOUS GODOWNS-NOL

STRAVA RAST. Apply Lo

H. N..MODY

Hongkong, and February, 19011

Victoria Buildings