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TELEGRAMS.

"HONGKONG TELEGRAPH"

SERVICE

THE QUINSAN RBGAITA.

HELD TO-DAY.

[From Our Own Correspondent.]

Shanghai, 13th October.'

12.55 p.m

The Quinsan Rugatta, which was to have been held yesterday but postponed on account of the non- arrival of boats, will be held to-day.

[Keuter's.}

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH SATURDAY OCTOBER 13,, 1906.

THE CAMORE OF PAH KADER.

The N. C. D. News, of 10th inst., says: This notorious rufian, escorted by soldiers of the Salt Excise Corps, under their "reformed'

MAKQUARDI GOAGARI CO,

'ARRIVÉS.

HerrJohann Marquardt, the eminent violinist, officers--Lin and Chên, arrived in Shanghai on | and his wife, Alexandra Marquardt, the wonder. Monday, and was at once taken to the Trotai's | ful harpist, are once more with us and will" yamên. H. E. Jụi hêag ordered Vah Ki-der | shortly, appear in concert"in this city. " Fiva to be 'anded with an extra pair of handcuffs years ago the Marquardt, on a tour around the and Ing-bous to make things sure and to be world, made a very favourable impression with

confined for safety la'the innermost section of the Shanghai Magistrate's prisan, where a strong guard was detailet to patrol the pie- ∙tnises with ardeis to shoot down any one who

attempted to communicate with the prisoner. | There are several versions as to how "Yah Ka der was captured, who we need not enter into at present: the min fact being that the man is Magistrate's prison.

„really a prisoner and confined in the Shanghai

At his "trial 'yesterday, when asked by the Magistrate why he was such a scoundrel and had committed so many murders, Vah. Kn-der

music invers and their reappearance will certainly be welcome. Their present tour will be more extensive than the previous one and and will embrace India, South Africa and

Australia. On their tour in the United States

recently they played in Simphony concerts in New York and Ihiladelphia in conjunction with Mme. Tembechs, Melba, etc., and when they left the States by way of San Francisco, they barely escaped the earthquake, which occurred eleven days after their departure for Honolulu,

eventually to disease), which can be traceable to tobarto

AR EXPERIENCE ON PARIS CRIMINALS. In that only when they inhale the smoke?-- It makes on difference whether they inhale or not.

The inhaling is not particularly bad?-No, and I will tell you why, if I might explain to you. There were, some experiments carried but in Paris on criminals; they were fed on ci- garettes, they were made to smoke a certain number of cigarettes every day, and for a good many consecutive days; then they were executed and their lungs were examined; and there was not a trace of tobacco or nicotine poison to be found there ; it was solely found in the larynx; it had not got down into the lungs.

at all.

THE CANTON MINT.

A PROFITABLE CONCERN.

[From a Correspondent.]

Formerly, the Canton mist was much put to

Canton, 11th October,

the test to enable it to turn out requisite num-

Intimations.

THE

bers of it, clumsy copper cash, bas evidently ROBINSON PIANO

these coins are no longer to be minted. Not long ago the Taotai of the mint received

two-cash pieces. It was Viceroy Shum who to make two-cent, one-cent, half-cent and had, on his arrival in Canton, ordered the one-cash pieces, like the old Hongkong

instructions from the Board of Revenue

cash, with a hole in the middle, to be mined, as they were very convenient as representing 1 decimal fraction of a cent, and these coins,

CÒ, L.D.,

ARE' SHOWING

circulate very freely, and there is a great and HIGHEST CLASS

That would rather lead us to think that smok ing only does harm to the throat and not to the beart It does harm to the heart and to the The Marquardt's recent appearance in con-ngs indirectly, but not directly. There is as repled that he was now a poor ma and de. cérts, in Japan have been commented upon in } iritative action on the nerves-3 reflex'action; \ daily to meet the requirements of trade, and the papers, and we understand the financial you get irritable, you get an irritable heart; the people generally. The mint has been thus

serted by his friends. He had committed no murders. The crimes laid to his charge were committed by ruffians who, to save them. selves, alleged that he (Vab Ka-der) had committed the crimes. A special messenger has been sent to the Viceroy at Nanking to

The. Proposed Visit of Radicals to Russia.

I LONDON, 11th October. It is understood that certain' pressure is being exercised from high quarters for the Radicals to abandon the visit to Russia, fmediately executed to forestall any attempt at rescue. As the prisoner is chined land and fear of creating incidents calculated to disfost closely to a bamboo pɔie, so that he is turb the progress, which has unquestionally usable is bend his body, there is little pro- been made, towards a definite Anglo-Russianbabilay of escape or rescue. The reply hom

part of these cono i was also satisfactory, They are now going to Manila and return to us in absat two weeks, when concerts for this city will be announced.

has a reflex action..

In this case which you mention there was no

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sign of smoke in the lungs, you sy?—No, not physically.

I suppose they had been too short a time under the influence of the smoking ?---Oh, I'do nicotine and the colouring matter did not, gel dawn into the lungs; it was solely confined to the larynx.***

constant demand for them. On this account the mint was turning out same 400,000 pieces

kept busy so that it has not yet been able to mitting to the Board of Revenue. The metal make the specimens of the new coins for sub-

to be used in the new cash-pieces is to consist of 60% of copper and 40% of gine. In the old

purpose of inducing the deputation of British, ask permission that Yah Ka-dr may be im-incal Herald, of and inst., writes:-It is plea- not think that, It was simply a proof that the days the mint, was run at a lo's, but now it

entente,

The Bruuswick Succession. The Duke of Cumberland wrote a letter to the Kaiser, on the zid instant, renoune-

Mmc.

Of Herr Marquardt's concert at Kobe the eant to be able to record that a very large and highly appreciative audience greeted Herr and evening. There were scarcely any vacant Ma quart at the Gymnasium .last

places and almot all the items on the pre- gramme were followed by-demands for repeti. tions. Altogether, the concert proceeded throughout under the pleasantest conditions and it may be hoped that the success will. encourage Herr Mægðardt and M'wife to pay'

ing his own, and his eldest son's succession (Shanghai imes) yesterday, he is r.ther a tall andiler visit to this part of the world after

to the throne of Brunswick, provided it was assigned to his youngest son of full age.

The Kaiser briefly dealined,

Tho-Lability of Fire Insurance

Companies.

In the San Francisco Superior Court, it has been decided, in a most important test case, that there, was no evidence that the earthquake caused the fire; but, in any case, the insurance companies were responsiblé,

Later.

Ireland.

A long standing land dispute near Athenry, Galway, has culminated in, an agration out- rage. Sixteen men attacked and afpitally wounded the constable who was protecting the legal receiver..

the Viceroy at Nanking is expected to reach here in two days' time, and the execution, will take place immediately if permission is given.. As seen by a representative of this paffer

man for a Chinese, and of good physique› standing some six feet in height, slender built and erect in cartinge. He is slow of com- plexion, deeply pittel in the face with small. jox, has a slight black moustache and looks very sullen. Be appears to be about 35 years of age and is by no means the fierce looking character nou would expect in sec.

merchant class in a long black woollen gown, fie is dressed like a serpectable man of the

over which is a short black silk "riding jacket." ite wears, blue, padded, silk trousers, ordinary native shoes and black sucks.

a shorter interval than the five years which have elapsed since Kureites were last able to hear them. The gifted anistes had been fortunate enough to enlist the kind services of those very popular local, amateurs Mrs: Lee. Mrs Westphalen, and Mia. W. G. Feast, so that the music provided was on a very high level all round. Herr Marquardt had made a happy choice of his opening item, the exacting "Devil's Trill" by Tartini enabling him 10 display in the fullest manner his mastery of his instrument. It is almst needless to say that the distinguished violinist'e bulliant execution

•of this fazer de force resulted in a warm recall. The success of this item, it must be said, was

COMMERCIAL.

TO-DAY'S INTELLIGENCE.

Noon. Buyers-Hongkong Eires $3274, China Fire Insurance Co, 594, HK., C. & M, Steamboat Co. $26, Shell Transports 29/6, Raubs Sy!! Shanghai Docks Tls, 106, Cements Sct. Electrics $141. Tratoways $215.

Sellers-Hongkong Banks $800 London £93.155, Unions $775, Cantons $310, Indo- Chinas $74, China and Manilas' $13, Douglases $43. China Sugars $55, Hongkong Decks $153. Kowloon harves $94, Hongkong Lands $108, West Points 350, Hongkong Hotels,S115, Humphreys Estates $118, Cottons 53. China Bounces Sio, China Providents $9.50, Ices $136, Repes $27, China_Light' and Power $10, Watsons Staž, Powelis $5.-

Sales:-Nd.

Nominal-National Banks $47, Hongkew

At the preliminary trial yesterday after: oon he' quatted on the floor, owing to be great weight of the irons around his neck, hands and feet. He was manacled in such a way that hergely contributed to by the musicianty Wharves Fig. 237, Dairy Farms $17. was unable to touch his body with his hands.arcompaniment of Mrs,, Westphalen, who This was effected by means of two pieces of wood

fastened to the chains, stretching out in front

accomplished her diff utt task at the piano

tarquardt's admirable rendering of Saras with exceptional skill. Acother irresistible. demand for an encore followed lerr

WEEKLY SBARA REPORT.

Reviewing the share business for the week, Measra, E. S. Kaloorie & Co, write on the 12th

makes an annual profit.

To-day's Advertisements.

NOTICE. INTERRUPTION OF WATER SUPPLY TO WESTERN DISTRICT OF CITY.

PIANOS,

THE LEADING MAKERS

OF

THE WORLD.

Steinway,

Bechstein,

Bluthner,

Winkelmann,

is hereby notified that, in consequence of making, good damages to the Conduit caused by recent landslips, the SUPPLY of WATER during the next 4 days to that portion of the City lying within the following bound- aries may be subject to slight interruptions:- Connaught Road, (commencing at its june- tion with Westem Street and extending east, wards its junction with Des Vœux Road, Collard & Collard,

Western Street.

..es Vœux Koad, sutherland, Street, northern Street, High Street, Pokfulam Road and boundary of Civil Hospital Grounds, Eastern

W. CHATHAM,

Water Authority. Public Works Department,

Hongkong, 13th October, 1906.

THE TRADE MARKS ORDINANCE, E98.

(1001

Hopkinson,

Haake,

Krauss, &c.

APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF TRADE MARK.

ADELAIDE MILLING COMPANY, LIMITED, of The National Mutual Buildings, King William Street, Adelaide, in the Common. August, 1906, applied for the Registration in wealth of Australia, have, on the zzed day, of Hongkong in the Register of Trade Marks, of the following Trade Mark ;-

hom his neck to his, hands, and another long piece of wond extending downwards from his The Times attributes the outrage to the extended hands to his feet; owing to the shorte's brilliant Fantaisie, oa Faust. Of Mainst.:The dallness in the market continues NOTICE is hereby given that the recent inflammatory oratory of the Nation length of the piece of wool beween his hands and dame Marquardt's two delightful solo on and business during the week has been small alist leaders and emphasises the danger, offer, he was in 'n permanently squatting pos

the harp Fantaisie Elegante" (Parish and restricted... granting the demands of the Irish extremists, ture, and had to be carried into the Magistrate's Alvars) and A very effective Fantvikle all. Here the numerous chages were read of he own setting on Home Swret to him and he calmly denied each out in turn: He even denied being Vah, Ka-der, and repeated several times that be 'could not con- less to what he had not committed. His man nor was gloomy and sullen throughout the proceedings.

FXCURSIONS TO MACAO.

The attention of intending excursionists to Macao by the s.s. Husum to-morrow, is drawn to the latest chan e in the Steamboat Co.'s advertisement to-day. The flónum will leave Douglas Wharf far Macao at 9.33 am, instead of the Company's own wharf, de announced yesterday.

THE GENERAL OF THE JESULTS,

POPE'S APPROVAL. OF THE CHOICE.

Rome, Sept. 8-Francis Xavier Wernz, a

Banks. Hongkong and Shanghai Banks found numerous buyers, but continue on offer at $800. The Loudun quotation is £93 rgs, od. Nationals are quoted at 547.

Marine Insurances-A small business has been done in Unions at $770, and there are

$320. sellers at $775, Cantons are quoted namidally

Fire Insurances.-China Fires' are firmer

and have been done at $94. Hongkong Fires are quiet at $327.

Home "--St would not be easy to speak ico highly. The soft but rich beauty of the tones which she elicited must have caused many mong the audience to regret that the harp is sot nowadays more popular as a 'concert in- strument, ¡But of all the items on the prot Before the trial was held a certain European ramme, it is doubtful if any were more fully photographer was privileged to take the descrjoved than the noble Bach Gounod "Ave perado's photograph. The prisoner appeared Maria sung by Mes. Lee, with violin and very much annoyed at this and was heard 10

harp obligato by Herr and Madame Marquardt, remark that he would rather die at once than

To the second part of the programms, Mrs. be photographed in position he was in just

Lee made another very welcome contri. bution with Tosti's "Good-Bye." This brought In 1899 Val Kader was arrested by the

about an enthusiastic recall, to which Mrs. Lee Shanghai Municipal police for shooting at a responded with a wholly charming tender- man in North Szechuen Road, and he was ing of the ever welcome" Caller Herrin'" The sentenced by the Mixed Court, to two years: vocalist, it should be added, was fortunate' in

Alien.

Steamboats are stronger and changed hands Shipp ng-Hoogkong, Canton and Macan'

at $26, closing firm. Inds are dull and ne soll and are in demand at 29/6. Douglases glected at $74. Shell Transports have been

and China and Manilas are quiet at quotations. Refineries.China Sugars have weakened

German, was to-day elected tieneral of the imprisonment, bui owing to illness he wasaving the able assistance as accompanist of lightly and declined to $155. I.uzons can be

Society by the Congregation of the Company of Jesus in succession to the late Father Martin, who died last May.

Although the strictest secrecy was observed, it is learned that two ballets were taken before the final choice way made.

The announcement that a new Genemi of the Order had been chosen was communicated to the outer world by the ringing of a bell, which was the signal that the meeting was at

An end.

Formal announcement of the election was then made to the rector of the college, and Father Alfred Macnens, Procurator-General of the Jesuits, went to the Vatican to inform Popu Pius of the company's choice.

The Poutil expressed great satisfaction over the selection of Father Wernz

"He is just the min fitted for the position," said the Pope, when he heard the message brought by Father Maertens.

Hecharged Father Maertens to take Geacral

Wernz the apostolic benediction and also an affectionate letter of greating which he wrote to the new General,

Father Werne's comment upon his election, according to a story which came from the council chamber, was;

"God, I am not worthy, bu Thy will and that of St. Ignatius be done."

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No time has been fixed for the election of assistants to the General and for other offices, including a secretary and monitor.

Father Francis Xavier Weruz- was born at Roibwell, Wurtemberg, on December, 1841, and at the age of 15 years entered the Society of which to-day he was chosen head.

After a long course of preparatory work he took up the study of canon law at Dittar Hall, and in 1883 received an appointment as pro- Seasor in the Gregorian university. He also has been rector of the university since 1894, In 1897-Father Wernz began the publication

released before his time had expired. He Mis. W. G. Feast. afterwards joined the Chinese Customs service,.. but was dismissed for heavy squeezing" at Tsung Ming

By this time he had got around him a despe rale gang of ruffians, and by their aid he com. menced a relentless blackmail upon all boats passing. near Tsung ing with cargo. [lis name and those of several others--such as. Vab Mow-now-became a terine to merchants officials, boatmen and travellers: He made several determined attacks on villages with his gang, and murdered or gouged out the eyes of any who failed to comply with his demands.

Becoming bolder with success he threatened for some time the outskirts of our Settlements and now and, then committed raids and rob ber'es' within them, notably in the Yangtzepoe district. He finally became such a menacé that a price, was put upon his head by the native anthorities, and the vigilance of our

police compellet him to seek pastures, new, He narrowly escaped capture some eighteen months ago at the hands of Detective Iuspector McDowell and ever since has practically had a life of hide and seek with the native author ities. His right hand lieutenant, his, brother, Vah Maw-mow, was raptured some time ago and sentenced to life imprisonment at the Municipal Gaol. ́ese this man was shot dead

by Mr. Bleanerbassett, the head jailor, when at the head of a lot of other prisoners he at- tempted to break gaol. Several others of Vah Ka-der's gang and one of his three wives have been captured and sentenced to various terms of imprisopment.

Hounded by everyone, his gang broken up, bis huge, ill-gotten gains spent upon bribes and hushmoney, Yah Ka-der at last fell into the clutches of the law he had for so long evaded.

The native authorities have, without doubt, taken every precaution that he will never be

THE DETERIORATION OF OUR BOYS.

A DOCTOR ON JUVENILE SMOKING.

had at $22.

Mining.-Baubs have advanced and are steady at $9. Chinese Engineerings are down to Tls, 91, but there are buyers at the rate,

Docks, Wharves and Godowos.-Kowloon Whaifs have sellers at $941. Hongkong & Whampoa Docks after sales at $153, and advancing rates up to $155, have again reacted

proved to Tls, too, at which rate they are in to the former rate. Shanghai Locki have im-

demand. Hongkew Wharfs are lower and are

mittee of the House of Lords on the fovehile The evidence taken before the Select Com-

Smoking Bill is published as a Blue book, and contains muc interesting matter. The follow-offering at Tis, 2373. ing extract from the evidence of Dr. A. W. Wigmore, L. R.C.P.L., in reply to questions from champ), pats a good deal into a brief space ~ the chairman of the Committee (Earl Benu

You are a member of the executive of the Hygienic League, of which "Mr. Dowick is treasurer ?-I am.

is there any strong public opinion behind your movement?—I think there is a very speaking as a parent myself, and I know that strong public opinion as regards parents; i am others feel very, very, strongly on the matter; and i can say from my own personal ex- perience low very bad early lobicco smoking is illustrated in my own case.

石刚金

ADELAIDE

BRILLIANT

ROLLER

FLOUR

MILLING CO.LD. CRUZ. BASTO &CO.T SOLE IMPORTERS. FONG KONG

The Trade. Mark has been used by the

CASH OR CREDIT,

OR ON

HIRE FROM $10 PER MONTH INCLUSIVE.

Hongkong, 22nd August. rec5

B

STRONG, HEALTHY, WISE AND

SURE, that you get BOAR'S

Applicants in respect of Flour in Class 42 HEAL BRAND GUINNESS'

since the year 1888,

Dated the 13th day of October, 1906.

WILKINSON & GRIST,

Solicitors for the Applicants,

1005]

PUBLIC AUCTION...

"HE Undersigned have received instructions from Mrs. BARNES Lawrence, to sell by

PUBLIC AUCTION,

ON TUESDAY,

Hotels are quiet st $115 Hongkong Lands Lands, Hotels and Buildings-Hongkong

have declined to Sro and are offering at the the 16th October, 1906, at 2,30 F.M., within her rate. Humphreys' Estates are in request at Siit.

Cotton Mills. Ewos Ric firm and, in de

sellers and can be had at $13. In Laou Kung mand at Tls, 75. Hongkong Cottons have

Mews a small sale bas taken place ni Tis. 82.

Miscellaneous. A few thares of South China

Morning Posts have changed hands at $1 and they are in strong demand at the figure. more shares can be placed. Green Island Steam Laundries have been done at $51 and

Cements have declined to $19. Langkats are I understand you to say that the boys now- days are smoking a great deal more than they

weaker, and there are sellers at Tis. 237). On account of the dividend declared being less used to fThey are.

than the previous year's, William Powells have And also that they are deteriorating in con-weakened and are now quoted at 19. séquence ?-Undoubtedly.

Do you think that deterioration is to be ob served, or any similar deterioration is to be observed, among girls?—I think not.

You think girls are not deteriorating as boys are? Yes. I hold that as a very strong opin ion that girls and young women are not de- teriorating by smoking as boys and young

men are.

You think that deterioration in chiefly due to smoking-Somewhat, certainly,

Only "somewhat"?-Well, I will go so fa”,

as to say to a very large extent if indulged in to any excess.

Would you explain to the Committes execily

TO-DAY'S EXCHANUM.

Selling

THIS A.M. cendon---Hrøk T.T....212 15/16

Do. demand France-Bank T.T.

10. 4 months' sight

America-Bank T.T.

Germany-Bank T.T.

residence, The "Chalet," Peak,

THE WHOLE OF HER VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE

THEREIN CONTAINED, Comprising -- TAPESTRY.COVERED EASY CHAIRS, OVERMANTEL with BEVELLED GLASS, TEAKWOOD EXTENSION DINING TABLE and CHAIKS, TEAKWOOD SIDE.

STOUT.

IRELAND'S BEST.

IF YOU REQUIRE STOUT, WHY NOT GET THE

. FULL VALUE OF YOUR MONEY IN

OBTAINING

BOARD and DINNER WAGGON with BE THE BEST, ONLY THE BEST? VELLED GLASS, GLASS, CROCKERY and with WIRE and HAIR MATTRESSES, E.-P. WARE, SINGLE IRON BEDSTEAD

TEAKWOOD WARDROBES with BE VELLED GLASS, BUREAU, CHEST-OF- DRAWERS, &c., &c. &c.;.

A150

One COTTAGE PIANO by E. Krauss, Stuttgart;

AND

A large quantity of BOOKS. Catalogues will be issued, TERMSAs usual,

THERE ARE NO TWO OPINIONS

ABOUT THIS:

.Per Case & Doz, FTS......$24,00

PER DOZEN ...

3.00

PER CASE 100 SPLITS

no 17.00

PER DOZEN

*

(2006

HUGHES & HOUGH,

Auctioneers. 'Hongkong, 13th October, 1906

A SPECIAL SALE

31

.2.201

will be held at the

.167)

ITALIAN

1671

CONVENT,

..73

rdia T.T...2454601272k Do, demand .................. Singapore TT...

hanghai Nauk T,T. auros Kans

% prem. Japan-Bank T.T. av-link T.T.

Buying

.do.

1351

ON BEHALF OF THE

POOR ORPHANS.

the 18th, 19th and 20th instant, at 3 P.M., DI LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S UNDER- CLOTHING, DRESSES, &c., with Lace and Em- ..2/3 9/16 | broidery made by the inmates of the Convent, ih.22:3} | as well as other ornamental articles.

of a series of books dealing with the most pro able to defy them again, and his execution in found questions of canon law. Four volumes the City; upon the parade, ground near the of this book already have been pablished. Heyamen, is only a matter now of a few days, in what shape it is that the smoking does barm?. Is a consulting member of the congregation when he will pay the last penalty for all the tor-In the first place, the action of tobacco ex ecclesiastic, and the extraordinary affairs and rible crimes he so cold-bloodedly committed.

4 months" sight L¡C. ..............

index councils.

cites the salivary secretion, and that going 6 months' sight L/C... The Yarnes in the City yesterday was down into the stomach excites the action of 130 days' sigli San Francisco & New York..sti crowded by thousands of Chinese, and excite the gastric juices—both those are unnecess

{: 4 months' sight ment ran high: A few foreigners were keen arily excited by smoking; and it leads also to

30 days' sight Sydney and Melbourne.2.3 130 scattered amongst the crowd in front of the thirst; it leads to drinking, and also to other months' sight

months right France

7.87 yamen's portals, but no one was allowed to things and the effect of the nicotine has an

#months' sight Germsayistessera enter except the very few who had obtained injurious action on the heart-in fact, there is Bank of England rate ......................

·Bar Silver ............... passes,

a well-known cause of heart affection, leading | Sovereign,¶¶181919.

It is predicted that the choice of Father Werve as General of the Company of Jesus will result in the infusion of new life into the organisation. He is recognised in church cir- cles as a progressive man of present-day ideas and extremely energetic.

The Articles will be all priced, share of the public patronage and acknowledges The Superioress hopes to receive a large

the many proofs she had had of their kindansi and charity.

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SOLE AGENTS:

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WINE MERCHANTS,

12, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL.

Telephoms No. 1957,

Hongwong, gih October, 1968,

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