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Intimation.

Powell's

ALEXANDRA

BUILDINGS.

GREAT

CASH SALE

of

Household

Furnishing Goods.

Now Proceeding.

ART MUSLINS..

ART SERGE.

BEDSTEADS.

BLANKETS. BEDSPREADS.

CARPETS.

CANDLE-SHADES. COIR MATTING. COOKING

UTENSILS..

CREPES.

CRETONNES.

CROCKERY.

CRUMB CLOTHS.

CUSHIONS.

CURTAINS.

FENDERS. FIRE IRONS. FURNITURE.

LINOLEUMS.

LAMP SHADES.

RUGS..

SATEENS.

STAIR LINENS. STOVES.

&o., &ơng &c.

GREAT

BARGAINS.

POWELL'S

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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH SATURDAY NOVEMBER 14 1908.

CRUELTY BY NIGERIA

JUDGL'E WIFE.”

· BEATING A NATIVE 'CHILD 'WITH 'AN`ASH STICK..

Mrs. Mary Willoughby. Osborne, wife of Mr. Algarnon Willoughby Osborne, the Chief Justice' of Southern Nigosis was convicted at St Albana Petty Sessions on Saturday (Oct -10) of assaulting a 13-year-old black girl with

an asb stick and ordered to pay the costs,

The Earl of Verniam, Chairman, explained bat, in view of the serious nature of the

with a whip because she accused me of stealing a diamond ring I did not deserve all the whippings got. I have seen Gartab beaten with a native whip and also with a stick."

Inspector Thompson said that Mary said to him, "Gambia' is not a good girl. I have never seen_my_mistress_do_anything wrong. with gentlemen

The gitis Gambia and Mary went into the wildest-box" and gave evidence in good Eng. -lish. They were picturesquely attired in white frocks with white head dresses and white gloves. Gambia said she was employed as

maid.

Intimations.

FOUNDED IN HONOUR

Consignees

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

THEF.&C

& O. S. N. CQ's Steamer

PALERMO

No doubt you have seen in the much papers ancements as this concerning some medicine or other If, on trial, you write that this medicine has done you go good we will refund your money. Now, we have never had FRom antwerp, lonDON, MALTA, so to speak in that way concerning the・ PORT SAID, SUEZ AND STRAITS. A remedy named is this article. In a trade extending throughout the world, nobody has ever complained that our medicine has failed,

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 was

Consignees.

NORTHERN PACIFIC STEAM

COMPANY.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

STEAMSHIP SUVERIC," FROM TACOMA, VICTORIA, YOKO. HAMA, KOBE, MOJI AND MANILA,

provocation received, Justice would be met by kitchen maid, and Mary, said 'abe was house or asked for the return of his money. The Company's-Godowns at. Kowloon, where each signees of Cargo are hereby requested to

payment of the costs..

The case created tremendous excitement.in St. Albans, and the court was crowded, when Mr. A. Clark (for the N.S.P.C.C.) rose to open

the case.

A TALL, HANDSOME WOMAN. Mrs. Osbornt, who is a tall, handsome woman, sat béüldd her counsel. She wat fashionably dressed in a tailor-made costume of brown serge with red collar and cufls, and fargo.black bat trimmed with black featheri,

Mr. and Mrs. Osborne bave for the last 18 months rented the Bungalow, Brickett Wood and they returned from a visit to the Gold Coast in July, bringing with them two native girls in Match last they bad left at the Bungalow two more black girls..

Mr. Clark said there were no other female servants at the Bungalow. The names and. ages of the girls were:

Granny, 7. Gartch, 12. Gambia, 13. Mary, 17.

On: 14 Sept. Alfred Stevens, cowman, to Major Gen. Bigg, standing at the back door of his house (about 50 yards from the Bungalow) heard. Mrs. Osborne speaking in an angry tone. This was followed by a child's screams, and, going bearer the Bungalow, he saw a black child lying on the stones at the back door, Mrs. Osborne had her lost on the child's back; whilst the eldest of the black servants, Mary, -was-Gogging the child on the bare.flesh-with.a.

thick ash stick.,.

The stick, a stout walking stick, was pro- duced in court.

Mr. G. E. Humphreys said that Mr. Osborne bad relesed the of Idien from slavery. They them till they were 21. Gambia had committed were his wards kau be undertook to 'look after

an offence the punishment for which was not severe, seeing that Mrs. Osborne was her guardizo.

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Mr. Algernon Willoughby Osborns, a clean baven, fair braired, handsome mani, said he was returning to Southern Nigeria in November the solid principles of applied medical 10 take up his duties as Chief Justice. The science. It is palatable as honey and contains children when he and his wife took them over all the nutritive and curative properties of Pure were virtually savages. They could read us Cod Liver Oil, extracted by us from fresh cod English, and the only punishment they under-vers, combined with the Compound Syrup of stood was a whipping.

Hypophosphites and the Extracts of Malt and Wild Cherry. This remedy is praised by all who bave employed it in any of the diseases it is recommended to relieve and cure, and is effective from the first dose. In Azemia, Scrofula, Nervous and General Debility, In- fluenza, La Grippe, and Throat and Lung Troubles, it is a specific. It is precisely what it is said to be, and bas won the confidence of the public on that basis. You may resort in it with a faith and hope that aries from the history of what it has done for others. Dr. Thos. Hun- Stucky says: "The continued use of it in my palatable, least nauseating, and best prepara practice, convinces me that it is the most tion now on the market." One bottle proves

To cross-examination Mr. Osborne said he dil not think the walking, stick produced was an improper instrument for punishing

a girl. His wife never said she would fog the girls every hour if they were disobedient, Had he known that Gambia bad made allegations against the conduct of his wife, who was one of the purest women on earth, he would have given her a severer flogging than his wife had dose,

MRS, OSBORNE'S DEFENCE.

Giving evidence, Mrs. Osborne said she chastised, Gambia for grose imputations on her character. She did not think the blows

its, intrinsic value. "You cannot be dis

were excessively severe, and she never told. the inspector that she would thrash the chil-appointed in it." Sold by chemists throughout dres every hour and every minute.

Explaining the Bible-burning incident, Mrs. Osborne said. the book was burnt because Gambia stole the housekeeping money to buy

12.

Mr. Clark: You think it was fair to flog, this

little girl with a thick stick ?.

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Mrs. Osborne (dramatically); She said dread- ful things about my honour, and if it had been a man, woman, or child, and I had heard it, 1 would have, taken the first thing that came to my hand and fogged them.

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USED THE STICK AGAIN. Continuing, Mr. Clark said Mrs. Osborne Then took the stick from Mary and brought it down very heavily several times on the child's naked body.. When Stevens shouted and said he would report the matter if she did not stop, Mrs. Osborne told him to mind his own busi- pes. The girl was then dragged in to the bouse by Mary and Mrs: Osborne, who can tioned the flogging in the "grean room,"

Jospector Miles Thompson, N.S.F.C.C., | weeping., pisifed the Bungalow next day, and aaw-Mr. Dr. Lightfoot, of Walford, declared that the aod-Mes-Oxboron-The-four-black-girie:were--weals-on-the-girl-were-not-caused-by-hlows-

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It was. the first time I had ever used a stick; but it was the first time, anything bad ever been said against my hoooor, excitedly. exclaimed Mrs. Osborne, breaking down and

brought into the drawing-room, and then, at They were old scars, probably due to stiuRE

the request of the inspector, three of them were sent nut again, leaving Cambia, who said:

"I was besten 'yesterday by my mistress and Mary. It was outside the Bungalow on the back doorstep, with a walking stick. I was beaten by Mary with the stick upon my bare Ash, and my mistress also beat me upon my bare flesh with a stick, and also slapped on my back I mean my mistress stood on me whilst Mary bit me. She stood between my shoulders.. My mistress beat me outside the house and. also in the "green room." I heard a man shout. *Hit Hi!'"

THE BEATING Described. Mary, said Mr. Clark, was then brought into the room, and she said;

"I told my mistress yesterday I would rather have Gartah than Gamba to work for me.

or bites.

the world.

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C.US, RIFLE ASSOCIATION MEETING,

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PRIZES for all Competition in the above

Meeting will be presented by

H.K. THE GOVERNOR, on the KING'S PARK RANGE on MONDAY, November 16th,

Major ER. 1. Chitty and the Officers testh Mahratta Light Infantry will be At Home to their friends on the above range at 4 PM.

Hongkong, 13th November, 1908,

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1985

THE TRADE MARKS ORDINANCE, 1898,

APPLICATION FOR REGISTHMATION-OF TRADE MAKK,-

NOTICE is hereby given that SOMER. YELL BROTHERS, of Netherfield, The Earl of Verulam said that in view of the Kendal, the County of Westmoreland, serious nature of the provocation the Bench England, Leather Marchants and Manufac considered that justice would be met by order.bave, on the 11th day of August, 1908, applied for the Registration in Hongkong, in ing defendant to pay the cost-Morning the Register of Trade Marks, of the following Lender

Trade Mark

Intimations.

HONGKONG ST. ANDREW'S SOCIETY. ST. ANDREW'S BALL 30th November, 1908,

and

TWO PRACTICE DANCES, - WEDNESDAY, 18th and 25th November, from 5 to 7 P.M.

Gambia was digging potatoes in the garden. SCOTSMEN (Naval, Mig, desiring to Sub

My mistress told me to 'get a strick. When I' got the stick my mistress put her foot on Gam- bia's back and I beat her with the stick, hit her four times. My mistress hit Gambia with the stick across the back,"

Gambia was then told to fetch the stick with which she was beaten, and brought an ash walk. ing stick. 1s that the stick?" said the lot. pector to Mrs. Osborne. "Yes, that is the stick," replied, the lady. "I will fing them every minute, every hour, and every day if they do not obey ma,"

Mr. Osborne here remarked audibly to ber counsel: "Oh, that is not tran

Mr. Clark'said Inspector Thompson told Mr. Osborne that such punishment could not be allowed in this country, and the lady replied. that she would please herself,' ·

THE CHILD WAS PUNISHED. Mr. Humphreys, on behalf of Mrs. Osborne, said he should not deny that the child was punished with the stick, but it was totally different whipping to that described by Mr. Clark,

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Alfred Stevens then told his story. In cross- examination he admitted that he held strong views on the manner in which Mrs. OsbornD treated the childrer, and he had, written to My, Osborne a letter in which he said he had 'seen nothing in the girls to deserve flogging.".

Did you think Mrs. Osborne was not giving them enou, b to eat?—I did thick so,

• Inspector Miles Thompson gave evidence, and was pressed by Mr. Humphreys as to whether he was certain Mrs, Üsborne'ssid she would best the children every hour and every minte. Witcess said he was quite certain," Mri. Osborne did tell him 'Gambia was a most immoral girl, and was beaten because she told. the coachman that she (Mrs. Osborne) was an immoral woman, Mr. Osborne told him that the children had been rescued from slavery, and that he had charge of them till they were:

GIRL'S FORTHER STATEMENT.. Reading from his notes, taken at the time, witness said that Gambia, in addition to the statement read by Mr. Clark, anid

told the coachman that some time sgo my mistress had done wrong with other gentlemen. I have been beaten with a horse whip. I have bead hungry once, and I went to Mrs. Stevens, and ebbe gave me some food,?NGA

67 mistress bumi my Bibis aitar pho

Military, or Members

their Bames in the andengbed. scribe to the above are requested to forward

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No Scotsman CAD attend the Dance and Practices but as a Subscriber.

DAVID WOOD,

Hon. Secretary.. Hongkong: 12th November, 1908,

THE

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in the game of 50MERVELL BROTHERS, who claim to be the proprietors thereof.

The Trade Mark bas bean, used by the ̃áp÷ ̈| plicants since the year 1866 in respect of the Hollowing goods?~~~~~

BOOTS AND SHOES, LEGGINGS AND

... GAITERS, IN CLASH 38. Dated the 14th day of Angust, 1908,

JOHNSON, STOKES & MASTER,

Solicitors for the Applicants,

8, Des Vieux Road Central,

Hongkong,

7541

CHINESE ENGINEERING & MINING CO., LTD.

FINAL DIVIDEND of Oos Sbilling and A SIX Fence per Share, free of tax, hai been declared by the Directors of the above Company, making a total of 15% for the year

“HINA PROVIDENT LOAN AND ending 29th February, 1908,

MORTGAGE CO., LD.

~(Capital PÄID U$1,230,005) Loans on Mortgage of House Property, &c. Goods received on Storaga. Advances made on Merchandise. Loans made on the Provident System..'

(Rates and Particulars on application),

'THE 'OFFICE OF TRUSTEE, EXECUTOR OF WILLS,

ATTORNEY, BAGI Undertaken.and Executed..

SHEWAN, TOMES & Co.,

General Managers.

Hongkong, roth March, roof.

THERAPION MAY HOW ALSO BE QETAINED IN DRAGER (TASTELESS) FORM. A BROKEN-DOWN SYSTEM

Ir a condition for disease) so which doctora give many games, but which few of the really waderstand. Stivalmpty weakness-breakdown, asli were, of the vital forces that sustain the sy ses. No matter what may be its causes for they are almost numbegions); ita symptoms are the stars the were promlant being as an emmar se prostinilon or wearinssi, dapes as of Spa[34, ANŻ.WANs of sporgy for all the trary facilia Now, what aloue is absolutelwes- tial in all such canonis įgerensad vitality; ve VITAL STRENGTH & ́INE TY to throw off those morbid felings, and SIDE į

· ́proves thini na nighi supcoada 150 day this in |

mpre certainly secured by a courm of THE NEW FREÑOH REMEDY

THERAPION No.3

than by any other ka wa combination, Segarely as it focates in accordance with the printed directions accompanying it. Will the shattered Batth buretors, 14%

THE EXPIRING LAMP OF LIFE AS LIGHTED UP APRESHA jensa esistanos Impactal. In place di wa

La so lately paced worn-out, sad up," and. - yulmalom, (This wonderful moddenmeet purely. vegetable and innocuous, in agronable to the tast

Buitable for all roastitutions and conditlers, in" `elther sea) and it le dificult to imagine a case of dieams of derangement, whine main featursG KÓR those of daily, that will not be speedily and permanently becsited by this never-falling racu negativo quáence, which is desised je cast inte obligion everything is bad preceded it for this wederopegadaad numerous cŽAJE OČKYMAN LİMONIS,

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Coupon No. 11 is payable on 2nd November #the Chartered Bank of India, Australia & China, and the Russo-Chinese Bank at Tien.. tila and Shanghai.

SHEWAN, TOMES & Co.,

Agents. 1 Hongkong, 2nd November, 1908. [961

HARBOUR MASTER'S DEPARTMENT.

No, 824,

TT is hereby notified that information, has 1.been received from the Military Authori tins that GUN PRACTICE will be carried out at under :-- 1

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OD WEDNESDAY, the 18th November:- From Stonecutters, S.D. in a Westerly direction, at-ranges up to 7,000 yards commencing at 9.30 A.M., and finishing

at 12 Noon. On THURSDAY and MONDAY, the 19th

and ajrd November ;= From Bronecotteta :D. în a Westerly direction, at magas up to 6,0,0 yards, commencing st.7 P.3, and fioisking at- to P.M.

OD TUESDAY, the 78th November;-

From Stonecutters S.D. in a Wasterly

direction, at ranges up to 8,000 yardo. commencing at to'a,1,, and finishing at 12 Noon, eve

On TUESDAY and MONDAY, the 34th

and 30th November

From Stonecutiofs.. 5.D. - is a Norths

Westerly direction, at ranges up to 7,000

· yards, commencing at 7. P.M., and ânișb. log at 0 P.M HOME

Op MONDAY, the 30th November -

From Stonecutters 8.D. in a Westerly ‚ direction, at ranges, up to 8,000 yards, commencing at 10. 6.16, and finishing at.

-If the weather is unfavourable on any of the above dates, prattien: will take place on the following day:

All ships, junks en clear of the

other vessais are to

Consignees of Cargo by the above-named rostel are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed and placed at their risk in the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown consignment will be sorted out Mark by Mark, and delivery can be obtained as soon as the Goods are landed.

Optional Goods will be landed here unless instructions are gives to the contrary befort

6 hours.

Goods not cleared by the 16th inst; at 4 PM will be subject to rent.

No Fire Insurance will be effected by me is any case whatever

Damaged Packages, must be left in the Godowns for examination by the Consignee's and the Company's representative at an ap pointed bour.

All claims must be presented within ten days of the steamers arrival bere after which date they cannot be recognised.

No claims will be admitted after the Goods, have left the Godowal

E. A. HEWETT

Superintendent

· Hongkong, 9th Novambar roof,

5.5. "ARMAND BEHIC"

COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES.

MARITIMES. *

NOTICE TO CONSIGNERS.

CONSIGNEES of Cargo from London ex

*HE above Steamer hav

having arrived, Cano sand in their Bills of Lading for countersigna ture and to take immediate delivery of their Goods from alongside

will be landed and stored at Consignees' risk Cargo impeding the discharge of the Vessal and expense.

No Firehsurance will be effected by us in any case whatever.

DODWELL & CO., LIMITED,

*angle Agents.

Hongkong, 10th November, 1008

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

FROM CALCUTTA, PENANG AND SINGAPORE

HE Steamship

THE

CATHERINE APCAR,"

having arrived from the above Ports, Consigneas of Cargo are hereby informed that their Goods will be delivered frorn alongside.

Cargo impeding the discharge of the Vessal will be landed at once, at. Consignees' risk and expense,

Cargo remaining on board after '4.P.M.," of the rib instant, will be landed at Consignees risk and expense.

Consignees of Cargo from SINGAPORE

Morel, in connection with above Steamer alongside, such Cargo impeding the discharge as, Dordogne and Douro, from Havre anand PENANG are requested to take IM". 8.5. Douro, and from Bordeaux ex 11, F. MEDIATE DELIVERY of their Goods from

are hereby informed that their Goods, with the of the vessel will be landed and stored at Con- exception of Opium, "Treasure and Valuables signoos' risk and expense, are being landed and stored at their risk into the "No Fire Insurance has been effected. hazardous and/or extra hazardous Godowas of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf "and

Bill of Lading will be countersigned by Godown Co., Limited, at Kowloon, whence DAVID SASSOON & CO., LIMITED,

Agents Hongkong, 12th November, 1008;

delivery may be obtained immediately after

landing

Intimation is received from the Consignees

Optional Cargo will be forwarded on unles befors Noop, TO-DAY, requesting it to br landed here.

NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD, BREMEN, IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE,

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES,

Bills of Lading will be countersigned by thị Undomignad Goods remaining unclaimed RRer MONDAY, the 16th November, at Noon,THE Steamship will be subject to rent and landing charges.

All claims must be sent in to me on or before the 16th November, or they will not be recog nized..

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Acting Agout,

MANILA,"

having arrived, Consignees of Cargo are bareby informed that their Goods, with the exception of Opium, Treasure and Valuables, are being landed and stored at their risk intothe hazardou and/or extra hazardous Godowns of the Hong kong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Com pany, Limited, at Kowloon, and West Point Godown, whence delivery may be obtained.

No Claims will be admitted after the Goods Thave left the Godowns, and all Goods remain-" ing undelivered after the 20th of Novembar, will be subject to rent's MM

All damaged packages will be examined on MONDAY, the 16th Novamber, at 3 P.M.- No Fire Insurance has been effected

P. NALIN,

Hongkong, qth November, ron8.

„NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES

P. & Q. S. N, Co.'s Steamer

"OCEAND," FROM BOMBAY, COLOMBO AND

THE P. & G

STRAITS.

Consignees of Cargo by the above-named vessel are hereby informed that their Gond -are-being-landed and placed at their risk in the. Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godowe Company's Godowns at Kowloon, where each consignment will be sorted out mark by mark, and delivery can be obtained as soon as the Goods are landed.

This vessel brings on Cargo -

From London, &c., ex S.S....Hinatayo and

Salotto,

From Persian Gulf, ar B.I.S.N, and B. &

P. S. N. Co.'s Steamers.

All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods are to be left is the Godowas, where they will be examined on the 20th of November, at 9.30 A.M. All Claima must reach us before the 24th of November, 1908, or they will not be recognised, * No Fire-Insurance will be effected.

Bills of Lading will be countersigned by the "Undersigned.

NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD,

MELCHERS & Co,

General Agents.

Hongkong, 13th November, 1908.

Dentistry.

TSIN TING.

Optional Goods will be landed here unless | LATEST,METHODS OF-DENTISTRY, instructions are given to the contrary before 6 hours.

Goods. not cleared by the 17th instant, at 4 1.M., will be subject to rent.

No Fire Insurance will be effected by me in any case whatever.

Damaged Packages must be left in the Godowas for examination by the Consignees and the Company's representative at appointed hour,

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All Claims must be presented within teo days of the steamer's arrival bere after which ince they can 133 da recognised.

No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns",

EA. HEWETTE

Superintendent

Fongkong, 11th November, 1008.

STUDIO AT NO. 74, D'AQUILAR STREET,

REASONABLE FIXL'

Consultation Fros. Hongkong, 20th June, 1904.

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Dr. M. H. CHAUN, -THE LATEST METHOD

of the

AMERICAN SYSTEM OF DENTISTRY 33. QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, Fests the University of Pennsylvania, U.S.A.

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