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Mails.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH THURSDAY APRIL 30 1908

Intimation.

NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD, THE YOKOHAMA DOCK CO., LTD.

BREMEN.

IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINES.

STEAMERS

TO SAIL

PRINZ SIGISMUND ".......................Į About FRIDAY, ́-- Capt. D. Lanz

It May.

"YOXCK"

WEDNESDAY,

Capt. J. Raudermano Deor

Mooo, Gili May,

About WEDNESDAY

6th May.

FOR:

YOKOHAMA and KÖBE

· NAPLES, · GENOA, ALGIERS, GIBRALTAR, SOUTHAMPTON, ANTWERP and BREMEN

SHANGHAI, NAGASAKI, KOBE) and YOKOHAMA ...............

MANILA, NEWGUINEA, BRIS- BANE, SYDNEY and MEL-

·BOURNE me

KUDAT and SANDAKAN............

"BUELOW "

Capt. H. Förmes

"PRINZ SIGISMUND

Capt. D. Leoz

THURSDAY,

SP.M. art May.

{"BORNEO *

Capt. F. Sembili

Middle of May.

For further Particulars, apply to

NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD

MELCHERS & CO.,

GENERAL AGENTS, HONGKONG & CHINA.,

Mongkong, 24th April, 1908.

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MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.

FRENCH MAIL LINES.

FORTNIGHTLY SERVICE TO and FROM EUROPE via SUEZ CANAL.

TO and FROM JAPAN via SHANGHAI.

FOR

TO SAIL ON

STEAMERS CAPTAINS SHANGHAI, KOBE, YOKOHAMA... ERNEST SIMONS...Girard........1th May, afternoon. 'MARSEILLES, VIA FORTS"........................ AUSTRALIEN...... Verroo.........Izth May, PM, SHANGHAI, KOBE, YOKOHAMA... TONKIN...Charbonnel..z5th May, afternoon, MARSEILLES, VÍA PORTS

**YARRA .............Sellier..... .......zóth May, 1 PM) Transhipment on the Co's Steamers at Singapore for Batavia; Colombo for Calcutta, Bombay and Australia; at Port Said for the Levant, Constantinople and Black Sea,

Through Tickets to Loaden via Päris from £17.10 up to £71, au bours' railway from Marsailles to London.

Foterpreters meet passengers at their arrival in Marseilles.

For further particulars, apply to

No. 1 DOCK..

- Length inside 514 ft. -Width of entrance, top 95 ft.; bottom 75 it. Water on blocks, 27.5 ft. Time to pump out, & hours.

No. 2 DOCK.

Length Inside, 875 ft. Width of entrance, top 60.5 ft. bottom 45.8 ft. Water on blocks, 26.6 ft. Time to pump out, 2 hours.

THESE DOCKS Are Conveniently situated in Yokohama harbour and the attention of Captains and Engineers is respectfully called to the advantages offered in Docking and repairing Vessels and Machinery of every description.

- The plant and tools are of recent pattaras for dealing quickly and cheaply with work|| Rod 'a large stock of material is always ni hand, (plates and augles all being tested by, Lloyds' unrveyorı).

Two powerful Twin Screw Towboats are available for taking' Vossels in or' out of Dock, and for taking Sailing Vessels in or; out of the bay. The dosting derrick is capable of lifting 35 tons.

AGROSS AFRICA BY MOTOR

AN ESCORT OF SHOUTING BAVAGES.

Intimation

Lieutenant Paul Grauiz, of the German WHERE ARE

Army, who is crossing the heart of Africa from Dar-es-Salaam, on the east coast, to Swakop mund, on the west, is encountering difficalties, in the tropics scarcely less formidable than thoso Signor Scarfoglio is meating with in the. Rockies. His last stage of 125′ miles has oc cupied bine days....

Ip an account written to the Daily Mail the Lieutenant says: Leaving Abercorn, near the southern end of Lake Tanganyika, we reached Kasama in nine days through the Chamber, Valley. But we and our motor car havà bad to go through a tortible ardoal. We have faced fearful trials and hardships under tropical rains, we have been delayed by raging streams sod deep marshes."

We have had to 'cross-twenty-eight swollen

rivers and swamps Innumerable. We have travelled on bad wooden bridges built by the

natives, and ofted we have crossed over the wretched tostering temnants of such bridges. We have fought hard against flooding waters,

At first we journey through thick bush. Running and jumping Dear our automobile à number of Lobemba antives sing as they accompany us. Then a terrible thunderstorm bursts upon us in fury, and streams of water come down in huge waterspouts. Now the underwood" becomes lighter, Halt! Water¦

Steam Launches of Bleel or Wood, Ligatare, Steel Buildings and Roofs, Bridge The Mombazi River is before us and rolls on Work, and all kinds of Machinery are made on the premises,

Tenders will be made up when required and the workmanship and material will be guaranteed.

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fis yellowish course in the middle of a swampy depression 100 yards in breadth,

There is a kind of bridge over swamp. and stream; and it zigzags like a gigantic

The cost of Docking, and repair work, will be found to compare favourably with that centipede. The natives rush through the of any portfid the world,

Telephone: Nos. 376; 508, or 681. '

Telegrams, "Dook, Yokohama," dodes A. B. C. 4th and 5th Edt.

Liebers, Scotts, A. 1, and Watkins. Yokohama, May ajrd, 1905,

Shipping Steamer.

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JAVA-CHINAJAPAN LIJN.

REGULAR Three-Weekly ServiCH"

BETWEEN

JAVA, CHINA AND JAPAN.

Expected un

Will leave for

Steamer.

From

or about

TJIBODAS

JAPAN

TJIMAHI

JAVA

Second half

April Second half

+ April

TIIPANAS

java

First ball

May

TJIKINI

Java

First balf

May

T}ILATJAP... TJILIWONG.

JAVA

Second half

May

JAPAN

Second half

JAVA AMOY

SHANGHAI

JAPAN

SHANGHAI

JAVA

May

On or about

Second half April First ball May First hali May First half May Second half May Second hall May

The Steamers are all fitted throughout with Electric Light and have Accommodation for limited number of Saloon Passengers, and, will take Cargo to all Netherland~India-Poits on through Bills of Lading.

For Particulars of Freight and Passage, apply to

· JAVA-CHINA-JAPAN LIJN,

J. MILLET,

AGENT,

QUEEN'S BUILDINGS.

| Telephone No. 375,

YORK BUILDINGS, 1st floor,

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Hongkong, 21st April, 1908.... .......

Intimation.

Hongkong, 28th April, 1908.

WEST RIVER BRITISH STEAMSHIP

TH

COMPANIES.

HONGKONG-WOOHOW LINE

LINTAN" and "SAN-UI"

· KAIL-FROM-HONGKONG 'Twick-A-WEEK-AND COMPLETE THE ROUND TRIP IN 4 DAYS. These steamers have Excellent Saloon Accommodation, and are Lighted Throughout by Electricity. THE CLIMATE ON THE WEST RIVER During the winter months Is

. VERY FINE AND EXHILIRATING.

For further information apply tom

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, AGENTS, WEST RIVER BRITISH S.S. COMPANIES.

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HE'Steamers

Hongkong, 16th March, 1908,

MESSAGERIES CANTONAISES.

FRENCH LINE OF STEAMERS BETWEEN HONGKONG. CANTON. AND

KOUANG-SI,

S.S." PAUL“, BEAU,” 1,900 tons, 14 knots,

BS. "CHARLES HARDOUIN," 1,900 tons, 14 knots,

The spendiest, most luxuriously appointed and punctual steamers on the line. Departure from Hongkong at to P.M. (Saturdays excepted). Departure from Canton'at 5.15 P.M. (Sundays exceptad),

These superb steaners carrying the French Mail are fitted throughout with Electric Light

and Fans and were specially built for this trade. Excellent cuisine.

The Company's Own Wharf near Wing Lok Streal...

Canton Agents :—Messrs. E. Parquet & Co.

***. For further particulars, please apply to—

Hongkong, 28th March, 1908,

TSIN TING.

Dentistry.

LATEST METHODS OF DENTISTRY.

STUDIO AT NO. 14, D'AGUILAR STREET.

REASONABLE (JEEL

„Consulta fon' Tros.

BARRETTO & CO., Agenti.

Dr. M. H. CHAUN,

THE LATEST METHOD

of the AMERICAN SYSTEM OF DENTISTRY

3. 35, QUEEN'S ROAD' CENTRAL

From the University of Pennsylvania, U.S.A.

ghong, 16th April, 1901

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storm-beaten high grass and gather sticks and brancher. They drag them forth and, build a small bridgeway over the dangerous deep mire; we wides the existing narrow bridge and re pair it as best we cap.

Finally, after hours of strenuous work in pouring rain, we proceed. The car is pulled forward go the perilous path; the driver grips the steering wheel, with great stradinena. "We tremble. What if the wheels-akid on the alip pery wood? We are lost if the car moves only, one hand's breadth to either side. We are lost if our hands or our perves give way on these fearful two hundred yards.

The heavy car and ourselves would fall and disappear, without any possibility of rescue, in the wild stream or in the soft, deep mud. The passage seems to last an eternity. Slowly wa creep forward.

We are nearly on the other side, when jud-s denly the car stops and`is dragged backwards. |-We all burst into a shriek of terror. We re- aline what has happened. The back' wheels

have sunk through a hole la the bridge. The

YOU GOING?

WHY, TO CHAZALON & CO.,

6, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRALA Where I am sure to End the best FRENCH BONBONS,

LIQUEURS,

BURGUNDY,

BORDEAUX,¦¦‚ƒ

CHAMPAGNE

and

CLARET. 153

Hongkong, 20th January, 1908

PALST BREWING (COMPANY, MILWAUKEE

FRESH SUPPLIES

ALWAYS, KEPT IN STOCK.

BY

· SIEMSSEN & Co.. Agents for

Hongkong & SOUTH CHINA. Hongkong, 10th Jừly, 1007.

MUSIC LESSON:

LESSONS in Violin, Mandolina and Guitar

at pupil's residence. Evening engagements for. Dagces and Concerti.

Apply to

EJLOPES,

• Clo Hongkong Telegraph Office. Hongkang, 9th March, roeß,

132

50 PER CENT

LESS.

front wheels are lifted upwards But by WE WILL SELL OUR ENTIRE

stroke of luck in the midst of our misfortunes the springs of the car have caught in the oblique planks of the bridge and it is wedged:fast,

A feverish activity seizes us. We fasten a strong rope to the front part of the car. There is no time to waste. : A catastrophe' is stil}' threatening.us. The Lobemba natives" are fetched back. The bridge is repaired after a mighty effort, and the natives slowly drag the car forward. The rescue is a success.

The sun is now piercing through the grey

STOCK OF

BICYCLES and

ACCESSORIES

clouds, and before, our eyes gleams the week at 50% less than usual landscape. A few mitas drive and we come to

another river. There are many dangers before

ES.

Hidden in the tall grass are numberless prices for one week only,

*boulders, branches, roots, and tree-trunks.

In spite of slow driving, the car bera and

there is thrown up in the air. It is almost im to clear our old stock

possible for the tyres and the springs to stand

the shocks. When we come across gigantic

rocks we have to make long detours through and make room for our

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the thick bush, and we have several hair breadıh escapes.. Invisible charms take the wheel away from the driver's hands.

Day after day the difficulties and obstacles increase, and we nearly lose the hope of ever

new shops at Nos. 33 &

IMPERIAL BREWING COMPANY, reaching our goal. The car, however, has 35, Des Voeux Road.

LIMITED.

PURE CREAM BEER.

For samples and prices please apply to

worked without one breakdown since we left Abercorn. At last, on March 15, we see on the

bill in front of us, the village of Kasama, the Begin from TUESDAY, the 3rd

buildings of the magistrate and of the African Lake Corporation, appearing above_the_green_ landscape.

A LION AND BEAR FIGHT.

PANIC IN AN ODESSA CIRCUS

Warsaw, March 30, People who were at the Circus in Odesss the other night experienced more emotions than

WINE GROWERS SUPPLY CO. they coubled inr on taking their tickets, An

BARRETTO & CO.,

Hongkong, and October, 1907,

hotel.

General Agents.

145

MARCH

Remember we will Remove to our

Shops on the 7th inst.

DRAGON CYCLE

DEPOT

711, D'AGUILAR ST.”

......

American Hon-tamer, named Savade, was ex- hibiting his wild beasts." During the performe ance one of the lions refused to obey orders to leave_its...stool,„And finally pushed his neigh.____Hongkong, and March, scot, bour, a white she-bear, off her seat. This „aroused the ire of the Indy herself and of a he- bear, who attacked the lion, filling the building with noise and dust.“

When-the-lion-caught-one-of-his-opponents- |by the throat, a panic arose amongst the specta- tors; who made a stampede for the doors, Crushing and ́injuring one another” in their

KAMAKURA KAIHIN IN anxiety in get out

HOTEL,

KAMAKULA, JAPAN.

THIS modern Hotel, completely re-built, situated on the seashore within easy distance of Yokohama and Tokyo, will be opened during April, under Ruropean

management.

Charges, moderate

Special terms for families.

ngkong, 14th April,

E. APPEL, MAERT,

Meanwhile Savade, who was alone in the cage with all these 'wild boasts, threw him- self with wonderful courage upon the bear, beat him with an iron-rod till he rolled- helpless on the ground, and, when the low began to attack the bear, shot, sight into his open jaws, with a gen Inaded with blank cart- ridges. The lion, leaving the bear, now spring" upon Savade, who, pothing drunted, fired foto

his jaws a recond time. It was only: iben that stool. Savade, with a few words of apology, for the "king of beasis,” limped. back on to bij

the interruption, carried his performanECO successful conclusion, enthusiastically applaud- ed by those members of the audience, who had the courage to return.

Nobody attempted to help the brave Ameri ces whilst be was, in danger, it being, 1 no- torious fact that whenever somebody is injured)| For hurt in a Rússian town all the witnestós juni

A BROKEN-DOWN SYSTEM,

This is a condition (or disease) to which doctays give many names, wat which lew of thafa realty understand. It is simply weakness break-down. at it were, of the vital forony that asiatain the sys tmcy No matter wine may be tirenumeftar they are almost numberless), ita symptoms renmach the same? the more prominent being sleeplesse, ses of prostration or wearine, depression el spirits and want of energy for all: the ordinary Aars of life. Now, what modalsshilately asso Halal such canna in increased vitality=migour VITAL STRENGTH & ENERGY to throw off then morbid feelings, and expariance proves that an oight shocoeds the day this may be Mors certainly secured by a cours of THE NEW FRENCH REMEDY···

THERAPION NO.3

than by any other kuwu cabination, Be sur as it is taking in accordance with the pratad directions accompanying I will the shattered health be restored,

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THE EXPIRING LAMP OF LIFE! MELIGHTED UP AFRESH,R

and a new existence impartat in plóny of what had so lately sockaed moga-ost, ♬ woed up," and valueless. This wonderful madichmant su paraly verstable and Janovnana, is agreeablo to the las *sultable for all constitillons and vanditions; in alther sex; and it is difficult to lwagiqa a case LË. dismass or Zerangement, whose main featurUS BEH those of dabilty, that wi'l not be wredily and !!/permaxmily benefited:

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