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Two Soldiers Injured In "Booby Trap"

Jerusalem, Sept. 1.

Two men of the Cameron Highlanders were wounded this morning when taking up" posl tions to engage snipers between. Jerusalem and Nablus.

The incident occurred when a bus conveying troops ran into a "booby trap" which was in- genlously arranged on the road-

way.

The trap exploded, but did no damage. The men dismounted, and in doing so, two Highlanders tripped over the wire of another trap, which exploded and wound- ed them.Reuter's Bulleth Service.

GIANTS IN GOOD FORM

STILL WINNING IN NATIONAL LOOP

New York, Sept. 1. New York Giants were irresistible to-day for although outhit they cover- ed the bases so rapidly that they left Chicago well behind. Twelve hits gave

the Giants seven runs, and the Cubs scored only four on fourteen blows.

St.

Louis played Brooklyn, but when the Dodgers were leading three to two the game WAS called Dn account of rain and declared tho contest".

Pittsburgh bent. Boston three to out the one and Cincinnati nosed Phillies, three to two

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Bucharest, Sept. 1. The now Rumanian Cabinet swiftly got to business at its first session to-day.

It voted swooping measures in regard to the Services, providing inter alia, for the dissolution

IN WUCHOW armed political guards, and also for

Wochow, August 2 Four Chinese citizens including the manager of Kwong Shul Wo, who is 60 years old, and a May of 17, were executed, here yesterday on charges of possessing radio sels. The four were arrested more than two weeks ago along with several scores of mer- chants and shop employees all on similar charges.

The old man accused of operating a radio broadcasting unit, and it is generally believed that he Was engaged in sending out exchange quotatiems rather than military in- formation 08 was inferred in the arrest

The shop keepers and the citizenry considerable In general exterted effort to save the old man, who ia well known in the city, but Military officials refused to intercede.

the establishment of compulsory lab our service for youths between 18 Army and 21, as well a further credits."

Disciplinary life in the universities will be rigidly enforced under a new statule approved by the Cabinet- Reuter

AMERICAN

DEFICIT SWELLED $34,189,000,000 BY

JUNE NEXT

Washington, Sept. 1.

Work on

and the fortifications

A gross defielt of $2,097,000,000 in heavy troop movements continue, bit the current fiscal year is forecasted the city is quiet, and so is exchange, by President Roosevelt in a revised at $2,98. Rumours have reached here Budget summary, raising the pre- of the capture of Pakbal and it is re-vious revenue estimates. ported that Central troops have advanced to Pakhon fleit of $1,517,000,000 after deducting $380,000,000 allotted for statutory United Press

debt redemption during the year.

Government

PRAYERS FOR PEACE

London, Sept. 1. In the American League, Washing- tan toppert St. Louis' three with five The Archbishop of Canterbury tailles on thirteen lifts. Detroit beat has appealed for special prayers to the Athletes, fou to one, on four be offered in the churches un hits to two. Jahnson hitting Philadel-September 13 and 20 for guidance of the spirit of God of the critical meetings of the League Assembly and Council, at which issues vitally affecting the supreme cause of world peace will be under consideration— British Wireless,

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DOG WHICH LOST MUZZLE

LOCAL DOCTOR SUMMONED

Dr. Strahan appeared before Mr. S. P. Balfour at the Central Magis- iracy this morning, and plended not guilty to a charge of having allowed his dog to go abroad on the Upper Levels without a muzzle.

Dr. Strahan said he allowed the dog to go out every morning, and it was always property muzzled. ແກ່ August 18, the dog went out US usual, but returned, with a constable who td that it had been without a muzzle in his opinion the muzzic must have been stolen, because the dog had never returned home with-

other ocensions. out it

Ite added that the dog never resented having a muzzle on, When he found that the dog's muzzle-was-missing-he made report to the Gough Hill Police Station to the effect that it had been stolen. There was no pos- gibility that the muzzle had dropped, as it was of a brand recommended by the Hongkong Jockey Club.

Giving the benefit of the doubt to the defendant. Mr. Balfour dis- charged him with a caution.

OTHER CASES

D. J. Santos, of No. 2 Fort Street, appeared before Mr. S. F. Balfour at the Central Magistracy this morn- ing, charged with (1) keeping a dog without a licence and (2) for allow- Ing his dog to go abroad without a muzzle.

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Defendant pleaded guilty to Arst charge, but denied the second.

Concerning the first charge, Ser- geant Madgwick sald defendant was Im- apparently under the wrong pression that if he did not allow his dog to go out into the street he did not need a licence. Ile added that when defendant was summoned on August 10, he Immediately procured a licence for the dog.

Coming to the second charge, Ser- geant Madgwick said the dog was on the roof of defendant's house and was on a lead. The summons was taken gut principally because the dog lind billen a Mr. H. Leung, who was on the roof at that time. It was not. a serious bite, as the dog only made. n snap al Mr. Leung. He added that the dog seemed to be a very docile animal.

Mr. Balfour said that since the dog was on a lend and as there had been no complaint from Mr. Leung, he would discharge delendant on the second.count but would fine. him 55 on the Arst charge.

D. Ryder, of the Union Insurance Society, was summoned before Mr. S. F. Balfour at the Central Mugis- tracy this morning for having allowed his dog to wander abroad without be- ing property muzzled or on a lead, in Albert Rond on August 19. He pleaded guilty and was sentenced to a Ane of $15.

CHINA'S TRIBUTE

Nanking, Sept. 2. The Executive Yuan has voted its thanks to Dr. J. Leighton Stuart, American President of the Yenching- University, for his efforts in develop- ing the institution and securing $20,- 000,000 for it in the past several years-United Press,

FAIR TO SHOWERY

Pressure is highest over Japan and the neighbouring seas; it is relatively low in a trough, extending from and Tongking Across north Luzon Formosa to the Pacific. Local fora. Cost-East and N.E. winds, Toderate; fair to showery;

TYPHOON WARNING

The Manila Observatory reports at 8.20 mm, to-day, that there is a typhoon in about Long, 130, Lat. 17, moving-west.

1936.

ALHAMBRA

TO-DAY & TO-MORROW BOY"FRAMED"!

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"SPECIAL The President estimates a net de-

It is further forecast by the Pre- sident that the gross public debt on June 30, 1937, will be $34,100,000,000, a net increase of $410,000,000 during the year. Reuter.

TREATY PRAISED

London, Sept. 1. Before leaving London to-day. with the remaining members of the Egyptian delegation, Nahas Pashu, Ergptian Prime Minister, made a statement on the Anglo-Egyptian Treaty signed last Wednesday, which, he said, he was convinced would be of the greatest beneft to the

peoples of both countries. The alliance and moral, social and economic import- ance for the British and Egyptions. Nahas expressed the thanks of the delegation for the welcome accorded them in England-British Wireless.

CRICKETER SUCCUMBS

TO HIS INJURIES

London, Sept. 1.

D. A. C. Page, Gloucestershire County Cricket Club captain has died from injuries received in a crash while return. ing home last night at the conclusion of the Nottinghamshire

. Gloucestershire match.

-Born on April 11, 101, Page, who looking more convincing when he was 25 years of age, became captain, acted on the offensive."

This is the second motoring tragedy of the Gloucester county cricket team

cricket two years ago in succession to which has belallen county

days. Lyon. Page made his first regular ap- players during the last seven

Gloucester. pearances in the

team On August 25, R. P. Northway, the during 1934,

when he played 20 Northampton county player was kill innings and scared 840 runs for an od in a car crash on his way home average of 19.74. Its top score that, after playing against Derbyshire. A.H. Bakewell, Northampton's open- 93. "Wisden's" commenting on his per- ing batsman, who was in the same formances said "D.A.C. Page who will car, received very serious injuries, in D critical be captain (of Gloucestershire) next and was said to be sunnier, advanced steadily, generally condition.-Reuter.

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not be done, as the police took serious view of the case, as complaia- ant had been stabbed in the back with a knife by defendant, in a fight which started through defendant go- ing' to 'a man named Mahommed. Khan to receive payment for money lent. This man had not the money belog to pay defendant, and, on Khuda Bux, 42, flcensed motor pressed by him, a

a quarrel started. driver; of 48 Queen's Road East, Complainant Interfered and sub- appeared on remand before Mr. S. Esequently a fight began between de- Baltour at the Central Magistracy fendant and complainant. During this morning charged with having the scuffle, defendant drew a knife assaulted Rahmat Din, In Connaught and stabbed complainant on the right. Rond Central outside the Post Office shoulder.

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on August 31. Defendant pleaded Mr. Balfour said the men had no right to fight In such crowded gulity...

Sergeant Guild stated that the de- thoroughfare and that the stab might fendant and complainant, had come have caused more, harm than waB to some agreement since the last done, but that us complainant wished hearing and he understood that com- to withdraw the charge, he would plainant wished the charge to be bind both parties over in the sum of: withdrawn. That, however, could $200 to keep the peace for one year..