The Straits Times, 8 June 1883

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    17 1 The Straits Times. XXIV. new series,] SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, Bth JUNE, 1883 L daily issue. j No. 15.»
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      465 1 ■>t)tp <ffomyanfrs. ND ORIKNTAL ■PIGATION COMPANY. 808— Collyer Quay. ■t— New Harbour. LINEB. Hml are the dates on wuicb HMail Steamers may be exB at Singapore during the HL wars. Thursday 17th May. BsT 1 ith June. 2f*th ■ulr. 1«h J" 1 MUi !Hh Ang. W Mrd 6th I Friday
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      582 1 strain £>i)fp companies. place during this year on the following dates: Tuesday 22 May, 19 Tune, 17 July, 14 August, 11 September, 9 October, 8 Nol.eniber, 4- December, 1 January, 1884. A NY claim for damaged goods landed here from the steamers of the Messageries Mari times Company, must be
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      610 1 £>tram #nip Companies. to Hamburg.riarlingen.Amsterd an Rotterlam, Antwerp, Ostend, Calais, BoulogneHavre, Bremen, Edinburgh, Leithand Dnudee. also to New York, Boston and Philadelphia, U. 8. A. Passengers booked through tcTuondon at £65 1 st, and £42 second ClassJ i Reduction in rates atf^cvf sage. The following sr^ riplt*?** that will benrf^f,^,.-
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      895 1 fnsuranrr. With power to add to their number. Bankert. SoUeilort. Messrs. Rodyk and Davidson. Temporary Ofice*. Exchange Buildings. Secretary pro tern. James Lyall. PROSPECTUS. This Company is formed with the object of meeting a want which has lorg been felt in the Straits, viz., that of having a Local Marine
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      553 1 fnsuranrr. JAVA BEA AND FIRE INBURAN0 B COMPANY Head Office, Batavia. The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to take risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. 33f o/o discount allowed on all risks f coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risk*
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      617 1 fnsuranrr. THE HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED Capital $2,000,000 Paid-up 400,000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. AMre, E*,. (Mewr.. M.lohom, h Co.) J. P. Ban** {Hmr>. HoIIKUt.WIm Co. A T .Manirar, fM«wr«.Don»la»,Lapralk*Co. (B»rn»o Comi»DT Ltd.) iv R#m< li 'J- J- <Jo»
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      575 1 fnsuranrr* LANCASHIRE INSURAHOK COMPANY. Capital £3,000,000. OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester— Exchang* Street. Liverpool— 4, Manchester Building*. Birmingham— Cherry Street. London— U, Kin? William Btr«et,E. C. Glasgow— 133. West George Street. Bristol— Corn Street Leeds— l 2, East Parade. Newcastle— 40, Mosley Btreet Dublin— 9, Lower Sackville Street CHAIRMAN IN
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    STRAITS TIMES FRIDAY, 8TH JUNE, 1883. LATEST MARKET QUOTATIONS.
    173 2 STRAITS TIMES FRIDAY, 8TH JUNE, 1883. LATEST MARKET QUOTATIONS. Sinoapobb, Bth Junk, 18-& Gambier 7.23. I Black Pepper 16. White Pepper, fair quality. 2t5.12|. Sago Flour, Sar 2.76. Pearl Sago 3.35. Coffee, Bontbyne picked... 14.50 Tapioca, small Flake 3.44 Tin. 30.25. 40s. Mule twist 96. Hi lbs. Shirtings 1-57*. 7
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    MAILS CLOSE.
    41 2 To-day. For per BaUvia Queensland, Kmirm. 8 p.m. To-morrow. Malacca and KUng, Lonita 111, I ?•">• Malacca, Bengkalis, Siak Pakao. Palcan. > P-">-Labuan and Kudat, Borneo, 6 p.m. Sukdat. Penang, Karikal Ac. M. MtanaUKy. 3 p.m. Monday. Manila, Pattoy, 11 a.m.
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    REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
    45 2 f For StriiU Time*.) Thb Ministry. London, Ith June.—The Earl of Rosebery has resigned the Under Secretaryship be the Home department in compliance with the wishes of the Government that a commoner should fill Uie post. fit. Johu T. ilibbert will probably ■ucc^M&vn.
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    31 2 >se^i -iinem Ihe P. A O. Co.'s steamer Nepaul, with the London mail of the ISth May, i left Colombo at lla. in. yesterday, and j will arrive here next Thursday.
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    43 2 H. E. the Governor, with Lady Weld and the members of hie family, accompanied by Mr. George Browne, Private Be- cretary, left on Tuesday afternoon in the s. s. Panlie for Malacca.* His Excellency will probably be absent from Singapore for two months.
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    41 2 At the last meeting of the Royal Asia--9 >ciety held in London, says Truth, H. H. the Khedive of Egypt was elected a member by acclamation—which must have been gratifying both for the Khedive of Egypt and the Royal Asiatic Society.
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    47 2 Tuk followiug inquests were held by Dr. Mugliston, coroner: Ist. On the 6th instant, on a male Chinese, name unknown, at Thompson 1 Road. Verdict, accidental death." 2nd. On the 7th instant, on a male Chinese, name unknown, at the Sepoy Lines. Verdict, death from natural causes."
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    78 2 Wilson's Cibcci continues to attract large crowds, and last night, notwithstanding the heavy showers of the morning and afternoon, making tbe ground a quagmire, was well patronized. This evening, there is an entire change of programme, and some new features are introduced and to-morrow afternoon there will be an extra
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    116 2 Thx murder trial at the Supreme Court where one Chinaman was found guilty of murder and another man and a woman were found guilty of abetment of murder, and all sentenced to de' ih, will be fresh in tbe minds of the public. The woman was a Christian Chinese named
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    121 2 The Ceylon Observer of 2-lth May has the following items of news from North Borneo North Borneo.—Ur. L. B. van Donop, in a letter of this mail, writes I am just off up tbr Segamn river to search for gold and see tbe country. Tbe propects of tail country could
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    579 2 With regard to a telegram which appears in our telegraphic summary to-day, announcing the honours bestowed by Her Majesty the (jueen upon H. E. Sir James Longden, the Hon. John Douglas, and Mr. J. F. Dickson, of Ceylon, the Ceylon Observer says "The most startling piece of intelligence which we
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    THE FRENCH IN MADAGASCAR.
    673 2 The following well written article on this subject, from the Ceylon Times, will be read with interest: Although Tamatave—from its connection with the trade and intercourse between Madagascar and Mauritius, and, therefore, the usual starting point of European visitors to the inland capital—is better known to
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    TELEGRAPHIC SUMMARY
    516 2 {From Ceylon and Indian papers.) Victoria, (British Columbia), 3rd May. —The steamer "Grappler has been burned near Bute Inlet. Out of a hundred passengers at least lifty are supposed to have been lost. The captain also perished. Among the victims are many Chinamen, and it is believed Canadians
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    976 2 Philippine Niip Translated jjrom Manila jW The additional races in ht General Jovtltar.— The striT J H. E. Don Joiquim Jovellar, s*" General, was J »nxiou>ly ij^^H might be presented at, as wall L orer tbe ordioary races this .j tbe preparations hid been ins' days for tbe in (had
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      907 2 MOURRY'S LATENT ANTIFOTTLTNO PAINT. Fob thb Pbesertation op Ibon and Woodkn Keels. This Paint com V.oly preserves iron from oxidation, and as proved by various trials made by ship owners in France and elsewhere, i« much superior to, because taore effective than any other Paints of recent invention. Moubbt's Paint
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      783 2 #rto anbtrtiucmmtfli* HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. PAID-UP CAPITAL $5,000,000 RESERVE FUND $2,500,000 Coubt or Dibbctob*:— Chairman Wm. Rbinkes, Esq. Deputy Chairman— W. S. Youno, Esq. H. L. Dalrymple, Esq. I A. Mclver. Esq. H. Hoppius, Esq. F. D. Sassoon, Esq. Hon. F. B. Johnson, jM. E. Sassoon. E«q. A.
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      627 2 #Uto 2*btrUornuntft, WILSON'S G M R E W R NOVELTIES! MORE L T F U N!! D CIRCUS. TO-NIGHT TO-NIGHT I GRAND CHANGE OF PROGRAMME. Ah Excellent and Varied PhRF>KMANCE, ABOUNDING IN FUN, FROLIC AND FA^CINATIOV. THIS TROUPE OF STAR ARTISTES is absolutely and without controversy THE BEST IN THE
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      593 2 $}fto aUbrrUxttmrnte. RICHAHD BORROW,—Deceased. Late of Bkgapore, Yatoer Mabinkr. Pdesdant to Indian Act XXVIII. of 1866. intituled "Tbe Trustees and Mortgagees Powers Aot IK<>6," Notice is hereby given that all cieditors and persons having any cla'rns or demand* npou or against the estate of Richard Hareow of Singapore, Masttr Manner
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    MALACCA.
    505 3 (from a Oorretpondent.) His Excelli- rernor arrived iv in the Pantif." Heads of department* were informed by circular he would land at 7 a. m, and of course they were ex|n-oteil to go and meet him. A guard of honour, composed of twentydn, comtnandeil dy one of the Inspectors
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    PARIS LETTER.
    1630 3 (From our own Corretpondent.) Parit, 12th JGs/.-Of. de Bouteiller till a few days ago was our Lord Mayor he I to present himself for re-election, for special reasons. He is an able man, comparatively speaking young, of good family, married, and has three children. In an evil hour
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
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      ARRIVALS.
      79 3 5 I VisasL's Name. akd Captain. From. I Sailk>. Consionus. Kio. I 7 Khira 7 Peiho 7 Oxua H Pakan 8 Louisa III P. O. str. 1419 Harrn Hongkong May 31 P. k 0. Company. M. M. iti 3173 Hernandcx Marseilles May 13 M. Maritimes. M.M. itr3S62 Rapatel Saigon
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      CLEARANCES.
      99 3 Dati. Vissil'b Nin. Flao k Kio. Captain. I>isi imatio*. u N. IM :n*t June 8 Benmore 8 Louisa III 8 Ban Yong Sang 8 Rom Aj« 8 Star Queen 8 Iolani 8 Peiho 8 KhiTa 8 Emirne 8 Oxus Brit. str. Auguatin Malacca Penan g Brit. itr. i Hariuer
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      SHIPPING IN THE HARBOUR.
      537 3 Fla.. Yemil'o Nam. Caiiain. and z Akkiviu From. C'oNHi»!f»8. D'atiom Rio. f. Men-of-war Banka Loots D. w «tr. 606 May 17 Indrogirie Dutch Consul. Cruia* Foxhound McQuhae H. M.str 455 May 26 Cruise Senior XaTal Offi.or. 9te<iB Steamers Leila Flint N*. H'nec 136 Jan. 17 Put
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      894 3 ftotirrs. NOTICE Is hereby given, that the partnership lately subsisting between Tan Oriit I Guam.Tan Ban Lum, Hock Sw«i Ouan, Cheng Tano Kit and Tan Hin War of I Singapore, heretofore carrying trade at No' 15 Phillip Street, under the chop or firm of Chin Aik A Co was on
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      876 3 flottrt*. TO LET. That cool and commodious family re- sidenoe Roslyn, situ it ed on Mount Sophia. There are three large bedrooms, drawing-room with spacious rerandah, dining room and store-rooms. Water laid on. StablirAr for two horsey Rent moderate. Apply to J. C. Mitchell, or to POWELL A Co., Agents.
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      459 3 fHottres. SALE OF FURNITURE, Ac. Saturday, 9th June. Tbe property of John Anderson, Es<a. The undersigned have rece-ved instruction from John Anderson. Esq remov- i ing, to sell by Auction, at his residence, Laurkl Bank, Grange Road, on Saturday, 9th June, commencing at 1.30 p. m. The whole of the
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      435 3 #Ottff«. SALE OF MOUNT SOPEIA The undersigned are instrncteij^^^V 1 ManiVield. Beg., to sell by AuCTIOK, at their Sale rooms, on Thursday, the 14tb June, at 2 o'clock p. M. All that valuable freehold property known a* Mocnt phia, containing an area of acres 6. 1. 35 with the two
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      980 4 Sorts. THl TAWJONO PA OAR DOCK COM PANT LIMITED. Tn works of the Company are situated at Tsnjong Pagar, within one mile of the town of Singapore, and comprise the following establishments, viz Wharf.— Affording berthagefor twenty vessels at one time with sufficient water tlongnide for vesnel* of the heaviest
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      693 4 iHterrllanrouB. 1 KATZ BROTHERS. APOLLINARIS WATER; The Natbbal Soda Watm. e The qneen of table waters." British Medical Journal. f APOLLINARIS WATER. $3kT Supplied continuously to the Table of H. R. H. THE PRINZE OK WALE8 during the last five year*. i APOLLINARIS, THE NATURAL SODA WATER. Far superior to
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      660 4 *torrs anil iWtrrftanlJtsr. JOHN LITTLE CO. BAFFLES PLACE, SlVOAPORE. WINE AND 8PIRIT MERCHANTS, Importers of Provisions, Groceries, Oilm am Storks. Cigars. T>Wco, Hardware, Glassware, Lamps. Saddl«>rv and Harness. Crockery, Electro Plated Ware. Jewellery, Stationery, Perfumery. Fancy Good*. Arm§ and Ammunition. Ladies and Gentlemen's outfitters, Watch and Clock makers. Japanese and
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      828 4 #ottre*. ROBTVSON *CO. 23 Collter Quay, 8inqapore. (opposice the Club Drapers. Milliners. Silk Mercer*. Haberdashers, Glovers, and General Ontfittert. Gb'tlfmin's Outfit 1 iko Department. Every description of clothing made on the shortest notice by an experienced Ontter, fit guaranteed, a g<wd assortment of tweeds, worsteds, serge*, broadcloths for selection. Oalf
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      1039 4 ftOtttfS. DR. TiALOR'S PHO8PHODYN1.— from its immodiate rftWtn in <•»•<•• of ExhaiiKti.ui. LMfesitnde. Nervous Debility, and Malarial Disesas han Attained an En or. mnnn S.ile in Afri.vi. China East and West Indies, The Colonies. Turkey, Alia, and other Hot Climates. Appointed Agent* for Dr. Lalor Phobphodyne in India:— Treacher A
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      931 4 NOTICE. Prom and aft«r the 1st January 1883, the following changes will he made in the publication of the Straits Times. The subscription to the Daily issue wiU be considerably reductd. The Weekly iwine will be published in time for transmission with the homeward mails, and will be of the
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      509 4 ChronomktbH Hull. Vt. J Has always on hH 7' jewellery, Wtfl onstru.nenta, Ac., n"^H Bracelet*, Brooches GeS Earrings, SilvW Lockets, Ame^H Ladies' rings, Oarria^l Signet rings, MapfelV Wedding ring*, Keeper* Tn, „M Albert chains, Guard chains, s *^lo,^| Studs, Sleeve But- SaflH tons and Links, S^S^bl Gold pencils, Waistcoat buttons,
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