The Straits Times, 12 September 1883

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  • 17 1 The Straits Times. VOL. XXIV. M.W SKKIES,] SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY. 12th SEPTExMBER, 1883. [daily issue, j No. 15,104
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 454 1 ♦tram 4>tnp (ffomuamrd. AR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY ilyer Quay. Godowns— New Harbour. MA LINES. T.IE undernoted are the dates on wuici •ipany's Mail Steamers may be ci peoted to arrive at Singapore during the year 1--.tin. Homiwaiip. Friday Rth Oct. Monday 22nd sth Nov. lfltl l*h n Brd
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    • 677 1 *tram £>f)tp Compantrs. THE MESSAfiF.RIES MARITIMES COMPANY. The following are the dates on which th< itenmem of tbe Meßßagorieß Maritimes may be exported to arrive here during tho lurrorit ye<ir OfTWARn. HOMKWARn. Thursday l«th Sept. Thursday 13th Sept. >fih i. "27th Mnnd;iy lf-th Oct. Monday 11th Oct. 2!»th KHh 12th
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    • 735 1 strain &>fnp Companies. DE NEDERLANDSOH-INDISCHE STOOMVAART MAATBCHAPPIJ. Under Contracts with the Netherlands, Indian Governments.) Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. K. Rfad Agency Batatia. Tho following are the dates on which the Company's Steamers running in connection with the mail steamers of the P. A O. 8. N. Coy., may
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    • 787 1 *tram »t>iv Comnantr*. N.B.— The steamer does the voyaga in j one month via Priaman, Ajerbangis. Natal, Siboga, Baros, Singkel. Ooenoeng-Sitoelie Troemon, Tampattoean, Analaboe, Regas and Patti and back from Acheen via Ana- laboe, Gnenoeng-Sitoelie, Singkel, Baros i Ac., for Padang. On another month via Priaman, A]erj bangis. Natal, Siboga,
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    • 552 1 Insmrantr. JAVA BBA AND FIRE INSURANQT COMPANY Head Office, Batatia. The undersigned, Agents for the abov, Company, are prepared to take risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on th customary terms. 33{ '7° discount allowed on all risks f coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks t
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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 Gknrbal Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson A 00. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Anrtr*. E*). Dhm. M.]-h«.r«. Co.) J. P. BarttM (M—m. Hollldiy.WlM Co. T. Mmnr, rM**m.Doarlu,L>pr>ik*Co. "^nwo Company Ltd.) i^. H m 'J- J- <><>• ROTB»dio« Co.)
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    • 552 1 Insuranrr* LANCASHIRE INBURANOM COMPANY. Capital £3,000,000. OFFICES OF THB COMPANY. Manchester— Ernhang* Street. Liverpool— 4. Manchester Buildings. Bibminoham— Cherry Street. London— l 4. King William Str«st,l. 0. Glasgow— 133. West George Street. Bristol— Corn Btreet. Lbbds— l2, East Parade. Nbwcastlb— 40, Mosley Street. Dublin— 9, Lower Saokville Street. CHAIRMAN IN
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  • 172 2 STRAITS TIMES WEDNESDAY, 12TH SEPT., 1883. LATEST MARKET QUOTATIONS. Si.soAPoai, 12th Siptcmbk*, 18*3. (iambier 7. Hlack Pepper 16.65. White fepper, fair quality. ML Sago Flour, Sar 2.T0 Pearl Sago 3.12*. Coffee, Honthyne 12.75. Tapioca, small Flake 32-V Tin 29.50. 40s. Muletwist 94 Hi lbs. Shining* 1.55. 7 do do 1.42*.
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  • 67 2 To-BAT. For per London, Olmlyon, 6 p.m. To-morrow Bangkok, Bangkok, 9 a.m. Hongkong. Khiva, 11a.m. Malacca, Penanfr Bur. in&h i. Calcutta, Rajpootina I p.m. Malacca and Klang, May Flowtr, 1 p.m. Malacca, Bengkalis, Siak and Pakan, Pakan, t p.m. Manila and Yokohama, Araaa. p m. Fbidat. Malacca and
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  • 101 2 fFor Strait* Timet.) China. Hongkong, Wth Sept. Serious anti- foreign riots have broken out in Canton. Large quantity of property destroyed. I Europeans have taken refuse on board steamers. Two gunboats left this morning to protect life and property. So far no loss of life amongst foreigners is
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  • 50 2 We learn that Mr. Cheang Hong Lim, who intended to leave here on his projected visit to China, by the French mail steamer Amazon* due here tomorrow or I next day, has been obliged to postpone his departure till the arrival of the P. A O. mail steamer next week.
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  • 53 2 Two inquests were held yesterday, the 11th instant, by Dr. Mugliston, coroner. The first on the body of a male Kling name unknown. Verdict, found dead." j The second on the body of a male blind Chinese named Tan Tay Boon. Verdict, suicide by hanfring whilst in a state of
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  • 41 2 A Chisese woman, says the Queentlander, is said to have been sold at auction at Palmerston three times among her countrymen. Chinese merchants propose starting a paper, either iv Sydney, Melbourne, or Brisbane, printed half in English and half in Chinese.
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  • 125 2 Should the word honour be spelt with or without a "v" is a problem which, according to the Englitkman, has received the benefit of an exhaustive discussion by the Indian Education Commission, of which the Hon'ble Dr. Hunter is President, the learned author of the scientific mode of spelling which
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  • 153 2 Thf exploration of New Guinea is proceeding apace. Th<- missionary schooner Elhimjowan arrived at Cuoktown on Thursday the 2nd August, from New Guinea. Mr. St. (ieortje, police-ma>;i«trat«; of Cooktown, returned by her. He reports that Mr. Arinit the representative of the Melbourne Argut, has formed a dt pot thirtyfive mile*
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  • 966 2 THE PRESERVATION OF THE PEACE ORDINANCE. A cask tried in the Supreme Court yestetJay brought to light a curious auumuly in the working of this Ordinance, with respect to the return of any of tue depot tee* to the Colony without the permission of the Government in that the only
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  • 1762 2 The Penany Qazette of the 6th Sept.mber publishes the following return H Ik* exports of Tin from Larut from Ist Ja- nuary to 81st Julj 1883, the figures be- ing furnished by Mr. Walter H. West, Audit Clerk, Perak, to Mr. W. Scott, In- t spector of
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 912 2 •H'to Sttbrrttftmtntf. JAPORE SPORTING CLUB. AUTUMN MEETING. FIR-.T DAY. TUESDAY, I6th OCTOBER, 1883. First Raci. Oup.— Valne A selling race for all horses. All horse* to b* entered at a declared value from $200 to $400. If valued at $400 to carry 11 st. 7 lbs. with an allowance of
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    • 857 2 flrto claim must be made to one nf the Stewards within a quarter of an hour after the raoe. Horses entered for the Roadsters Races are not allowed to enter for sny other racesat this Meeting excepting tbo Hurdle Raoe. Rochore Hate, and Winners' Handicap. And are not allowed to
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    • 725 2 *Utn 2&brrttermnit& TOWN HAI.T. THURSDAY NIGHT, 13th SEPT.. 1883. ARCHER'S SURPRISE PARTY. Grand Complimentary Bbnefit tendered to MmsLILYDE VERE Special programme for this ocsasion. Miss LIf,Y De VERE, in English and Dutch charae'er songs. Mi s LILY De VERE, in fancy and step dances. Mr. J. J. ARCHER, the celebrated
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    • 453 2 fitto gfobrrliiJrmrnt*. NEW BCOK". Johh Littlr a Co. have received the following new Books. Colquohon's Across Cbryse. Helm's Pioneering in the Far E«st. The Works of Ralph Waldo Emerson. The Golden bersonese. Henry George's Progress and Poverty. Arnold's Petrls of the Faith, or Islam's Rosary. Flags, National and Mercantile, Honse
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  • Page 2 Miscellaneous
    • 76 2 WEATHER HEPOBT. Kand**g Karbow Hotpital, Ulh September 1883. a.m. Sp.m. p.m. Iliau. B*r. nd. U ITmk. 2» »17 2S 827 29 t*S Temp 830 N«u 7(8 Morslnc parW« Bulb Thar. 7» <> 7» 0 7« 0 tially cloudy, Dir. ot Wind 8. K. BdE. Ulm d»y oloudj, Mu. Trap. In
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  • 1664 3 (Tranila <"l > ncwipipen.j I by nit ft >• i ih y «cht was re with the R* day that ton rrow morning or the day after five m f.: r and of those who receutly murdered of the urmid c .nvict corps, intend t<> make the r
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  • Correspondence.
    • 136 3 To the Editor of the Strait* Time*. Sir, —With reference to the rider," appended to the Juror's verdict given on the body of the late Engineer of the German steamer Pieciola, which appeared in your issue of the 10th instant, I beg to inform you that lamps
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    • 1108 3 (To the Editor of the Strait* Time*.) Sib, In your issue of Saturday last you inserted an article which contained inaccuracies respecting the relations between the Municipal Commissioners and their Engineer, Mr. T. Cargill. It was at my private request that Mr. Cargill wrote the letter which
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    • 658 3 To the Editor of the Straits Time*. Sir, My old friend, Mr. John Capper, Editor of the Time* of Ceylon requested me to give him a few notes on the AustroHuugaiian Lloyd's Service, and such I have jotted down. If you think them, at first baud, worthy oi
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  • 128 3 HolUneny't Pill* —The Hour of Dan. i ger. Disease commonly comes on with I slight symptoms. which, if neglec'ed, increase in severity, and tbua become dtnger ous— a condition which betrays the grossest remissness wben these Pills, taken in accordance with their accompanying direc- j tions, won d not only
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
    • 114 3 d 5 TmsL'i Kami. C Flag AND Rio- Cajtaiw. Fbov. <'•)■■ l»pt. 1 1 Cardiganshire 1 1 Bsnca 11 Dicky 12 Hope 12 May Flower 12 Pakan 1* Khiva It Ganjinede Brit. str.MOOCoorteney Brit. str. 23S ScharUu Oer. str. lflSßuthmann Brit. bq. 6S«Davie» Brit. str. 826 Robert* Brit. str.
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    • 41 3 Dati. Ymskl'i Namb. 'Flao Kio. Cajtai». Dbstutatioit. I ipt. 12 Pakan Brit. etr. S;m! 4 h 12 Rainbow Brit. »tr. Rozelli It Chi Yuen Chin. «tr Wallv* It Bangalore Brit. «tr. Hawaii Pakan m port* Malacca A Klang Penang Bombay
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    • 804 3 vJapUiai and A%v#*ifyime\» anic*t« with this r«fai4iag any error or omission in th# above Shipping in the harloux. Flau j. I Vimil's Nami. Captain. awd .VmrviD Fbom. ComioNua. Rio. h Mine" Kirk Sar. g. k 175 Aug. 28 Sarawak A L. Johnston Co. full, Women D.
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 445 3 #Ot!ffS. HONGKONG GOVERNMEXT NOTIFICATION SALE OF THE OPIUM FAB'tf. Tenders for the privilege of preparing and selling prepared Opium within tbe Colony for the term of one two or three years fr >m tbe Ist Mi'ch. l a Bt. under the provisions of tbe various Opium Ordinances of the Oniony,
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    • 379 3 TNTHR GOODS OF SKW LEONO.— P«c*as«d. Purhfant to th» Trustees and Mortga. gees Powers Act 1«66. Notice is hereby j given that all creditors and other person* having any claims or demands against the E»»«te of Sfw Leono deceased, formerly of Singapore, Trader, and letters of administration of whose estate
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    • 376 3 ftotftt*. NOTICE. PRTB BIVER no^K COMPANY, LIMITBD. Applications for the appointment of Superintending Knirineer will be received up to -loon on 15th September, 1883. Applications to be addressed to H. L. SMITH, Secretary. Penang. 20th Augt 1883. (to 14 /9/BS.) SAD( i i' as be obtained at $4 per ton
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 691 4 iHtsmianrous. KATZ BROTHERS. APOLLTNARTS WATER, Thi Natural Soda Water. The qneen of table water*." British Medical Journal APOLLINARIS WATER. •W Supplied continuously to the Table o' H. R. H. THE PRINCE OF WALES during the last five years. APOLLINARIS, THR NATURAL BODA WATER. Far snperior to manufactured aerated water*. Medical
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    • 679 4 *torr* an& iHrrrbanlitSf. JOHN LITTLE CO. RAFFLES PLACE, Singapore. WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, Importers op Provisions, Groceries, Oilmam Stores. Cigars, Tobacro, Hardware, Glagßware, Lamps. Saddler? and Harness, Crockery, Electro Plated Ware. Jewellery, Stationery, Perfumery. Fancy Goods, Arms and Ammunition. Ladies and Gentlemen's outfitters, Watch and Clock makers. Japanese and Chinese
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    • 1016 4 Sorts. THR TANJOKG PAGAR DOOK COM PANT LIMITTO. The work* of the Company are situated at Tanjong Piigar, within one mile of the to.vn of Singapore, and comprise the following establishments, viz Wharf.— Affording berthagefor twenty veinels «t ono tim^ wi>h sufficient water tlo-ujside for ve-sels of the heaviest dr.iught,
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    • 966 4 fiortu refitting and coal ingot steamer*, a'ao Shear* complete for takine outmaat*. Boiler.* %c Further information may be had at the Officr of Messrs. Paterson, Simon* A Co., General Agent*, who forward Telegrams to the Dook free. CHARLES WIBHART. Manager. Singapore Ist July 1875. (n. c.) potters. THE NORTH-CHINA INSURANCE
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    • 667 4 flourrs* Form of Application for Shares. Tn the riire-tor, of »he NoETK-CHrwA Iksurawci Company, Likitid. Gentlemen, hereby request that you will allot to share* in the above named Company, and hereby agree to accept the same or any smaller number that may be allotted to upon the term* of the
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    • 819 4 ftotfnt ROBINSON CO. 23 Colltfr Quay, "twoapobe. (opposite the Club) Drapers. Milliners. Silk Mercers. Haberdashers, Glovers, nnd General Outfitters. GB*TLrM«N'B Outfitting DirpAWTMENT. Every description of clothing made on the ahortest notice by an experienced C u t. ter, fit guaranteed, a good assortment of tweeds, worsteds, serges, broadcloths for selection.
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    • 713 4 #otfcr. J. MOT!' Chronometer, Watch ahd Clock Maker, and Optician. Flint Street. Has always on hand a well selected atnik If Jewellery, Watche*. Clock*, Naoti.al. onstrument*, Ac., comprising RraceleU, Ladies' gold watcbe* A I Brooches, Gents' ditt Earrings, Silver watonea, '"4p* Lockets, American clock* Ladies' rings, Carriage olooka, Signet rinfrs.
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