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Intimations.

DIABETIC

Entertainment.ge

CITY HALL.

SHORT SEASON ONLY.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, SATURDAY, APRIL 9, 1904.

Patients will hear of something to their - ad- vantage, by writing to the Diabetic Institute, St Dunstan's Hill, Lợi.... don, E.C.

NOTHING TO PAY.

NOTICE

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OTICE is hereby given that hy an Order of the SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG, Probate Jurisdiction, dated the 9th day of March, 1904, and made under Section 8 of The Frobates Ordinance, 1897, the time for creditors and others to send in their CLAIMS against the estate of JEHAN GIRJEE PESTONJEE KHARAS, late of Victoria, in the Colony of Hongkonz, Gentle mes, deceased (who died on the 23rd day of April, 1903, and whose will, with two codicils, was, proved by DORABJEE NOWROIER MEETHAIWALA & PESTONJEE FRAM- JEE TALATI, the executors therein named, in Mr. M. B. LEAVIT'S Ellie Anglo-Americanber, 1903) was limited to the gth day of June, the aforesaid Court on the 7th day of Septem- TROUBADOURS

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RAND OPENING,

MONDAY, APRIL HITA, Afer a Brilliant and Successful Season in South Africa, Ceylon and India;

A Select Company of High Class Vaudeville and Comedy Artists in a refined Entertainment.

An Evening's Enjoyment of FRIVOLITY, JOLLITY AND FANTASY. Everything New, Bright and Up-to-date. As an Extra Special Attraction. The World Famed

MYSTERIOUS Z

1904

ALL CREDITORS and other persons hav- ing any debis, claims or demands against the estate of the above-named Testator are hereby required to send particulars in writing of their debts, claims or demands to me, the under siened, as Solicitor for the said Executors, on or before the said 9th day of June, 1904, after which day the said executors will proceed to distribute the assets of the said Testator among the parties entitled thereto having regard anfy to the deb's, claims and demands of which they shall then have had notice; and they will not be liable for the assets or any part thereof so distributed to any person or persons of whose delt, claim or demand they shall not then have

Who will appear nightly in their Wonderful had notice.

Entertainment of

MENTAL TELEPATHY,

the Strongest, most Novel and Attractive Entertainment now touring the World,

ROBINSON PIANO CO., LD.

Booking and Plan at

Hongkong, 8th April, 1904.

Intimation.

HONGKONG EXCHANGE,

OPEN DAY AND NIGHT.

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Dated this gth day of March, 1994.

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H. K. HOLMES, Solicitor for the said Executors,

14. Queen's Road Contral,

Hongkong.

BUSINESS TRAINING COLLEGE.

"SHORTHAND."

TO THE EDITOR OF THE "CHINA MAIL."

Hongkong, 5th April, 1904. SIR-Your correspondent X. Y. Z. in last THE CHINA & JAPAN TELEPHONE | nighi's issue should give his name and his OWN TAND ELECTRIC COMPANY, opinion, and not quote the Phonetic Journal All Phonographers know the strong opposition LIMITED,

the laman Institution shows to all systems that have any good and original ideas, and has been the means of casting aside temporarily several new shorthands and at three splendid methods, to my knowledge far superior to the one named, invented over 60 years back by a Schoolmaster. Pitman's is obsolete: and as different as the CANDLE bined by Pitman and the ELECTRIC light as used by the "up-to-date system." Sir 18aac Pitman told me at our last interview that our method as to certain strokes "was a clever inception," and I volunteered that so long as he lived I would not introduce the new system to the public. I kept my word. It is the remaining partners that EXCHANGE LINES, 3100 Per Annum. are so anxious to retain the Pitman Institute, and not one of whom, I am certain, know a PRIVATE LINES, By Arrangement lesson in the one I am so successfully introduce

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SUBSCRIPTIONS.

NO CHARGE FOR INSTALLATION,

N.B.-A special charge is made for lines

more than average length.

ELECTRIC SUPPLIES OF EVERY DES. CRIPTION IN STOCK,

INCLUDING:

BATTERIES,

f!

ing throughout the world. I do not lay claim to be the sole inventor, but only one of seven practical repenters from the British Houses of Lords and Commons and High Courts. I am prepared to teach Pitman's system to any idiot who is noxious to devote three years as against as many months; and ten times the cost.- I am, Sir, &c,

WARWICK PEELE, Principal, 483) Studio; Business Training, near G. P. O.

TO THE OWNERS OF DOMESTIC BUILDINGS.

"AKE NOTICE that under No. 5 of the TAKE MOTTIC CLEANLINESS and VENTILATION BYE-LAWS (as amended), every Domestic Building or part of such build- ing within the CENTRAL DIVISION of the CITY OF VICTORIA and the WESTERN DIVI- SION OF KOWLOON occupied by members of

LIMEWASHED by the owner

**_*__Intimation.

FOUNDED IN HONOUR. No doubt you have seen in the papers such announcements as this-concerning some medicins or other:-"If, on trial, you write that this medicine has done you no good we will refund your money."--Now, we have never had reason to speak in that way concerning the remedy named in this article. In a trade extending throughout the world, nobody has ever complained that our medicine has failed, or asked for the return of his money. The public never grumbles at honestly and skillfully made bread, or at a medicine which really and actually does what it was made to do. The foundations of

In Anemia,

tates; but the Chinese dealers showed no in-. clination to operate at an advance, bance no business was reported in the last week. The

Chinese annual ancestral Tomb-Worshipping holidays, which began on the 5th init, und which will continue for nearly a month, took a lot of Chinese dealers to their native villages, which also accounts for the slackness of demand during the last part of the fortnight. A moderate business is reported in No, hos, and 161, and are not much inquired for. As usual the demand ran on Nos. 12r. and ios.; Nos. 6e, and 8s. remain neglected. The market closes steady. Sales during the past fortnight comprise of about 75 bales of No. 6.; 1,150 bales of No, to: 475 bales of No. 125.; 75 bales of 165.; and 125 bales of No. 20.; in all about 1,900 biles. Arrivals during the fortnight per stemmers Bengal, Lightning, langsang, Capri and Malta of about 17,000 bales. Shipments to Shanghai and the Northern Ports about 5,000 bales. The unsold stock is estimated at about 40,000 bales.

FORTNIGHTLY MARKET

REPORT.

Intimation.

The ROBINSON PIANO Co., Ltd.

SPECIALISTS

Nİ

"EVERYTHING

MUSICAL.”

Hongkong, Shanghai, and Singapore.

Hongkong, 29th March, 1904.

To be Let.

TO LET.

WAMPOLE'S PREPARATION are laid in sincerity and honour, the knowledge of which on the part of the people explains its popularity and success. There is nothing to disguise or conceal. It was not dreamed out. or discovered by accident; it was studied out, Local Yarn:-No business is reported. on the solid principles of applied medical Japanese Yarn:-Sales of about 175 bales of

No 16. al $126 to $128 are repor.ed. science. It is palatable as honey and contains all the nutritive and curative properties of Pure Exchange Another heavy drop is notice- Cod Liver Oil, extracted by us from fresh codable, and business done for the outgoing mail, on India at Rs. 1794 per cent. London at Sh. liers, combined with the Compound Syrup of

Wild Cherry. This remedy is praised by all Hynophosphites and the Extracts of Mall and | 1.834-$.

who have employed it in any of the diseases it is recommended to relieve and cure, and is effective from the first dose. Scrofula, Nervous and General Debility. In- fuenza, La Grippe, and Throat and Lung Troubles, it is a specific. It is precisely what it is said to be and has won the confidence of the public on that basis. You may resort to it with a faith and hope that arise from the history of what it has done for others. Dr. Thos. Hunt Cotton (Chinese)-About 303 packages Stucky says: "The continued use of it in my changed hands at $33 to $34 per picul. The practice, convinces me that it is the most unsold stock is estimated at about gos bales. palatable, least nauseating, and best preparathe Chinese dealers purchased-about 1,900 bales

Yarn (Indian)-The first week of the period MEIRION, Nos. 1 and 2. tion now on the market." One botile proves at last mail's quotations, and in some instances its intrinsic value. "You cannot be dis at a trifle better rates. Latterly a heavy fall appointed in it" Sold by chemists throughout in the rate of exchange made importers firmer, and asked for a substantial advance, which was the world.

not responded by the Chinese dealers, hence no business is reported. Sales, about 1,900 bales. Arrivalsabout 17,500 bales. Shipments The unsold stock about about 5,000 bales. 40,000 bales.

Yarn (Local), No business is reported. Yarn (Japanese)-About 250 bales of No. 16. changed hands at $126 to $128.

COMMERCIAL.

RAUB CRUSHING.

A

The last Raub crushing, for the four weeks, is 770 ounces gold from 3,000 tons ore.

WEEKLY SHARE REPORT.

In their repart dated 8th inst., Messra, Benjamin, Kelly and Potts write:-Since our last report, the market generally has improved and a considerable business has been transact ed, especially in Banks, Indos`and Sugars which show a substantial rise on the previous week's quotations.

Banks.-Hongkong and Shanghai Banks have been in strong request throughout the week and have been taken off the market at rapidly rising rates up to $645; closing firm. The sterling quotation has further advanced to 63 in London. Nationals remain steady at $358.

Marine Insurances-Unions have found buyers at the improved rate of $475, and more shares can be placed. China Traders have been disposed of at $57. There is no alteration in the other stocks under this heading.

Fire Insurances.-Hongkong Fires have been bought, and close with further buyers at $285. Sales of China Fires have been made at $83. and more shares are wanted.

Shipping Hongkong, Canton and Macao Steamboats have gone up to $274 at which rate shares have changed hands. Indo-Chinas have been negotiated at rates ranging between $93 and $95. China and Manilas are offering at $12, and Douglas Steamships have been sold at $35. Star Ferries (old) have again been fixed at $31: the new shares ara quiet at $184. | Shell Transports can be obtained at 19/-.

Refineries-China Sugars continue on the upward move and shares have been booked at from $113 up to $117 at which latter rate there are further inquiries. Luzons are neglected at quotation.

Cotton (Indian)-Arrivals about 2,650 bales. ONE OFFICE ROOM on second floor. Extreme rates asked by the importers caused a slackness in demand, and only a small parcel of about 45 packages changed hands at $33 per picul. The unsold stock is estimated at about 3,700 bales.

Opium(Malwa) -Short shipments from Bom- bay, higher rates ruling there, and the heavy decline in Exchange had not the desired effect on the market. Sales are reported of New about 30 chests at $640 to $960-Old about 125 chests at $1000 to $109-and oldest about so chests at $1100 to $1160 per picul. In all about 205 chests.. The unsold stock is about 1400 chests.

Opium Bengal.-The market has much im- proved, and sales are reported of Patna about 8ço chests at $1290 to $1345, and Benares about 300 chests at Sr:80 to $1315 per chest. The Unsokl stock is about $1300 chests.

Opium Persias.-Sales are reported of about 215 chesis at $880 to 59ro per picul. The

stock is about 210 chesta,

Miscellaneous Quotations. Price per picul:-

Apricots

...$2510 $30 Borax

414

Cassia ... Cloves ...

The

Camphor (Chinese)... Grapes... Glue Kismiss

Rasi... Rosa Oil

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Senna Leaves Tin Leaves...

Wax (Japan)

Reaps... Carraway seeds... Cawbazar... Cassia Oil... Fennelseed Oil... Galangal Ivory

142

Olibanum.. Sandalwood Sandalwood Oil... Saltpetro Vermilion ...

+

17 to 18

14 to 22

25 to 57

Prince's Buildings. Apply to-

REITER, BROCKELMANN & Co. Hongkong. 6th April, 1904.

TO LET.

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→Apply

BOWRING VILLAS, No. 2.

HUGHES & HOUGY,

Hongkong, 2nd April, 1904.

8. Des Vaux Road.

[461

TO LET.

HOUSE in KNUTSFORD TERRACE.

A No. 3, CANTON VILLAS.

Apply to

THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST- MENT & AGENCY CO., LD. Hongkong, 8th April, 1904.

TO LET.

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Shipping Steamres.

CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.

AUSTRALIAN LINE.

REDUCTION IN PASSAGE RATES, From 1st January, 1904.

ALSO REDUCED FARES TO MANILA AND RETURN.

TEAMERS fitted throughout with Electric STE

Light, First Class Accommodation. Un rivalled Table. Daly qualified Burgeon carried.

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,

Agents. Hongkong, let February, 1904

MESSAGERIES CANTONNAISES.

J. TREVOUX & CO.

HONGKONG-CANTON NIGHTLY

SERVICE

STEWART TERRACE, THE Commodious Steamer

NO THE PEAK

Apply to-

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"PAUL BEAU," Captain Frangeul, loaves Hongkong for Canton THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST-Jat 9PM, on SUNDAYS, TUESDAYS and THURSDAYS, returning to Hongkong the MENT & AGENCY CO., LD.

following Days, leaving Canton at 5 PM., taking Hongkong, z6th March, 1904. [436 Passengers and Cargo as usual,

The S.S. "CHARLES HARDOUIN," Captain Noel, leaves Hongkong on MON- DAYS, WEDNESDAYS and FRIDAYS,

TO LET.

SMALL OFFICE, in Central of DES the usual hour.

A SMALL OFFICE

... 160

17 to

20

Apply to-

"B. C.," Clo Hongkong Telegraph. Hapbano. 15th March, 04

7379

TO LET.

z6 to 27

31 to 14

8 to to

... 100 to 175

There Two Magnificant and Up-to-Date | Steamers, are lighted with Electricity.

The Saloon is under European Supervision.

First Class European.........$8.00 Second Class European...... 3.00 First Class Chinese

Second Class Chinese........

Deck .........:Ås

1.55

30

The Company's Wharf is at the end of Queen

No. 6, BARROW TERRACE, KOWLOON. Street, Praya West.

Available 1st March.

2 to 4

... 107

45 10 50

Apply to

31 to

4 to

... 125 to 140

... 170 to 175 ... 325

6

3 tn 350 to 700

7 10

28 10 33 ...325 to 400 10 to 11 85 to 86

SHANGHAI SHARE REPORT.

The following résumé of the week's share transactions is from Messrs. J. A. Sullivan and Co.'s report, published on the 31st March.

The difficulties of this settlement which has ably by the liberal spirit in

ELECTRIC BELLS, more than we family must be CLB during ing the value of the March clean up of a miscella- just scraped through irit in which we were met

CHEMICALS,

INSULATORS,

L'

IGHTNING CONDUCTORS.

“ELEPHONES,

SWITCHES

TELEPHONES

WIRE, 3%, &c.

PRICE LISTS ON APPLICATION.

ELECTRIC BELL INSTALLATIONS, Erected and kept in order.

Estimates given for all kinds of Electrical

work.

Trained Mechanicians sent to Out-Pons te é up Installations if required.

NOTE ADDRESS, ICE HOVIE ROAD,

For full Particulars, &c., &c, Apply ta

W. STUART HARRISON,

the months of March and April, and further TAKE NOTICE that

"Notice that such Cleansing and Limewash- ing HAS BEEN COMPLETED shall be sent to the Secretary of the Board within Three Days AFTER date of completion." NB-The Central Division of the City is bounded on the East by Gilman Street and Peel Street and on the West by Tank Lane and Cleverley Street,

By Order,

G. A. WOODCOCK, Secretary.

Sanitary Board Office,

Hongkong, 28th March, 1904.

Mining. Punjoms are weak at St. A tele gram has been received from the mines estimat neons collection of 700 tons at $6,000. Raubs

by the Banks, who assisted by every effort to have been dealt in at 561 and are still on offer. facilitate business. The transactions reported Chinese Engineerings are obtainable at Tis, 6. below record officially the prices obtained on Docks, Wharves and Godowns.-HongkongChange between broker and broker, but there no note has been made. Demand on London. and Whampoa Docks have ruled firm and close has been a larger business done direct of which at $206. Farnhams have further risan and sales at Tis, 149 and Tis. 150 have been effected. Kowloon Wharfs can be placed at 594. Hong- kew Wharfs have declined to Tls. 165 at which rate shares are offering in Shanghai.

in quoted to day at 2/5 3/16 From Hongkong the 3 days' sight is 724. Consol £86.

Mining-Chinese Engineering and Mining shares bave been placed at Tla. 6. From Raub Australian mines the February returns give 1,100 oz. for 2,600 tons alone crushed. Shares are wanted at quotation.

Lands, Hotels and Buildings.—In Hongkong Lands, there is no business to report, but the Tobaccos-Nothing has been done in Buma- market keeps steady at $145, Shanghai Landstras. Langkats have changed hands at Tls. [469 have sellers at Tl. 107. Hongkong Hotels, 285,282,285 for cash or settlement. April at Tix. 393,287 June sales are reported at Tis. after sales at $135, are in the market at $134 | 293; July at Tis. 309,2971,300. Astor House Hotels are still wanted at $34.- Humphreys Estates are in demand at $10.60.

Cotton Mills-Nothing has transpired in stocks in this section.

POSITION WANTED.

OUNG ENGLISH MAN,

at present in Japan,

YOUNG

I

is desirous of obtaining a position in a Mercan- tile Firm in Hongkong. Advertiser has bad considerable experience in SHIPPING, GENERAL OFFICE WORK,

AND

COMMERCIAL CORRESPONDENCE. Can furnish good references. Apply, in first instance, to

Cigar Companies-Sumatras have been done at Tis. 50 ex the final dividend of Tix. $ paid in Shanghai on the 24th ultimo.

Miscellaneous.-Green Island Cements have been disposed of at $133 ex the dividend of Si paid yesterday. A. S. Watsons are wanted after sales at $14. Watkins can be placed at $6. Hall and Holt have improved to $30 with sales and further buyers at the rate. Electrics remain at 513 (old) and $7 (new) [418 Ropes have receded to Bro. Campbell Moores, having paid their dividend of $3 for 1903, are now quoted at $37. Shanghai reports

*G." Care this paper.

Hongkong, 28th March, 1904.

LEVY HERMANOS.

DIAMORS AND WATCHMAKERS.

IAMOND MERCHANTS, JEWEL

KASTHAN'!

sales of Langkats at Tie, 290, 4

YARN MARKET,

Wharves-Shanghai and Hongkow Wharf shares were sold for cash at Tls. 177), 1763 and Tis. 175 and for settlement at Tia 180 and Tis. 170 is quoted. This stock is again being attacked by bears.

THE SAM WANG CO., LD. Hongkong, 5th February, 1904.

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Shipping Steamers.

DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY.

LIMITED.

FOR SWATOW. HE Company's Steamship

THE

"THALES."

Captain Robson, will be despatched for the above Port, TO-MORROW, the roth instant, at Daylight.

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For Freight or Passage, apply to

DOUGLAS, LAPRAIK & Co., General Managers. Hongkong, 9th April, 1904.

DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.

FOR SWATOW, AMOY AND FOOCHOW.

THE Company's Steamship

"HAITAN,"

Captain Roach, will be despatched for the above Forts, on TUESDAY, the rath instant,

at 10A.M.

For Freight or Passage apply to

For further Particulars, apply to

J. LANDOLT, Agent;

THE PHARMACY, Queen's Road Central, Hongkong, 23rd March, 1904. [***

STEAM TO CANTON, THE New Twin Screw Steamers

Tone Captain "KWONG CHOW"...1,309...J. F. MARTIN. "KWONG TUNG"... 1,338...H. W, WATERL Leave Hongkong for Canton at 8.30 Every Evening (Saturday excepted),

Leave Canton for Hongkong about 5 o'clock Every Lvening (Sunday excepted),

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These Fine New Steamers have unexcelled Accommodation for First Class Passengers and are lit throughout by Electricity,

Passage Fare-Single Journey......$4 Meals.......................................................(Each) 1

The Company's Wharf is a Short Distance West of the Harbour Master's Office,

SHIU ON 5.8. CO., LD, and YUEN ON S.S. CO, LD,

No. 8, Queen's Road West, 低 Hongkong, 17th February, 1904

NAVIGAZIONE GENERALE ITALIANA, [487 (Florio and Bubaltino United Companies),

STEAM FOR

DOUGLAS, LAPRAIK & CO., General Managers Hongkong, 8th April, 1904.

INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION

COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND

CALCUTTA, THE Company's Steamship

"KUMSANG,"

Captain Buller, will be despatched as above WEDNESDAY, the 13th inst., at 3 P.M. For Freight or Passage, apply to

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., General Managers. Hongkong, 6th-April, 1904.

Shipping.-A large business was done in Indo-Chinas for cash to Hongkong and for the local settlement at Tis, 62), Tla, 63 and Tis, 64. For April sales have been made at Tis. 64 July si Tis. 65,66, The report and AC counts for the first year of the Shangbai Tugon and Lighter Co. ended 31st December, 1203, show a credit at working account of Tis 184,930.25. After paying off preliminary ex penses, TL 18,480.00, the interim dividend paid in September of 3 per cent, on 'pre- ference' and 4 per cent. on ordinary' shares, directors and auditor's fees, there remains at credit of profit and loss account Tia, 123041,90. This sum, it was agreed at the meeting held on

28th inst, to subdivide by paying a doal divid- end of 3 per cent. on preference and $ par cent, on ordinary, absorbing Tha. 67,500 to gether, and to carry forward the large balance

Business has been regis of Tis: 53,341,90, tered at Tis. 50 for ordinary and shares aro .wanted.

In their report, dated 8th Instant, Messrs. Cawasjes, Pallonjep. & Co, write-Since the issue of our, last circular dated the asth ult

Docks.-Farnham Boyds have been steady our Yam Market during the first part of the at Ts, 140 all the weak until to-day whan to fortnight ruled steady, and business was done close sattiement accounts, shorts had to pay at last Mail's quotations or at a trife better, The 141, Thu, 143, Tls. 143,144 Tis. 148. For April Tls. 142,143 are recorded. Juné at Tís. Latterly continued drop in the rate of Exchange and July at T16, 146,146), Tis, 19%, 1464,8473* Watson's Belidiaz, made importers firmer, who asked for higher || T|3, 145,149.

KODAKS, and FILMS, Sole Agents for "OMEGA" WATCHES.* "OMEGA " is the best, "THREE YEARS" guaratës given to every purchaser,

QUEEN'S ROAD,

BOMBAY VIA SINGAPORE AND PENANG.

Having connection with Company's Mail Steamers to ADEN, SUEZ, FORT SAID, MESSINA, NAPLES, LEGHORN and GENOA,

ALSO

VENICE and TRIESTE, all MEDITER-

RANEAN, ADRIATIC, LEVANTINE.. and SOUTH AMERICAN PORTS n to CALLAO

[477 Taking Cargo at through Rates to PERSIAN GULF and BAGDAD, zio BARCE." LONA, VALENZA, ALICANTE, AL MEBIA and MALAGAZ HE Steamship

REGULAR STEAMSHIP SERVICE TO NEW YORK,

THE

"CAPRI"

Capt. Belsito, will be despatched as above on MONDAY, the 11th instant, at Nook, KO

At BOMBAY, the Steamer is discharging la VICTORIA DOCK,

VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL (With Liberty to call at’PHILIPPINE PORTI). PROPOSED SAILINGS FROM HOKOKONO.

1904

About "SHIMOSA"...... Early May.

For further Particulars regarding. Taighës For Freight and further information, apply and Passage, apply to

CARLOWITZ & Caj - DODWELL`& Co., LIMITED,

-Agents, Agents. Hongkong, gib April, 1994,

Hongkong 5th April, 1904 |

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