The Straits Times, 16 January 1884

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    16 1 The Straits Times. SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY. 16tii JANUARY, 1884. OL. XXV Ni:\\ BEIMI.S. [daily issue.] No. 15
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      414 1 strain *l)ip eonu-antre. ORIENTAL NAVIGATION COMPANY Office— Collyer Quay. Godowns— New Harbour. LINES. T.tE undernoted .re the dates on w u ie B pauy'sMail Steamen may be ci. arrive at Singapore during the 1 HowiwAar.. MM tS* Mar. i^*-- Apri. w* May. Friday H Thursday IMb jqjJj !!th IStb Inne.
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      649 1 *tram a^ty Companies. AN STEAMSHIP COMPANY. Ajax. Antenob. ACHILLBS. DeU^ALIOH. DIOMBD. GLAUCUS. Neotor. Ajphibkß. PkiAM. OrRBTBB. Sarpbdon. Strntob. IHctob. Tfpcbr. Mknflaus. kW» I li'l/.PI. TeLBMACHUS. Bellerophon. Jason. Ultsses. The Coy's St -amen are despatched from ';iverpo outward* for Strait* and China] n fr J hiinebni homeward* for Lon don ev,
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      842 1 *ttam *i)(p eomnamrs. A* will be *een from the movement* below there are (teamen ranninu between Bate via and Padang three time* a month I and irom Singapore once a month calling at intermediate port* on the East and 8. W. Coast of Sumatra, a fortnight will *uraoo for passengers
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      598 1 *tram *hto CompantfS I_Tn the months of May, .Inly, September and November, i via Bima, Maoemeri, Larentneka, Timor Koepang and back ria Timor Koepang. Kotti, Bavoe, Nangameasi and Bima L Ist. From Maeas*»r via Ronthain, Boelekonsb*. Saleyer, Sindjav, and Boeton j to Kendarihaai and bank in via the same places
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      546 1 ftrturanrr. GUARDIAN FIRE AND LIFE ASBURANOF COMPANY LONDON Established 1821 Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 Total Invested Funds, upwards of 3,000,000 Annual Income upwards of 400,000 The undersigned have been appoint*▲gent* at Singapore and are prepared to issne policies against Fire on the usual terms. PATBRBON. SIMONS A 00. Singapore, lat April,
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      589 1 Insuranrr. THE HONGKONG FIRE INBURANOB COMPANY LIMITBD Capital $2,000,000 Paid-np 400.000 Reserve Fund 564,202 Gekebal Maitaoebh. Messn Jardine Matheaon A 00. Hongkong. Conaulting Committee. A. An.ir., E»q. fifasm. lf«lokan, a Co.) J. P. Bmnss IXmr, HoUldar,WlM Co. A. T. Hum, rslMsrs.Do<i.rlss,X>pnlk*Co. H. Illrai.*, linn Cosipsn Ltd.) J. J. do* R«m«llo«,
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      710 1 fnsuranrr. THB SCOTTISH IMPBBUL INBURANOB OOMPA LIFI. Capital ONB MILLION Bnmil>«. CaatrwMm— Albxavdib Robalds^w Bs* irtmtuutng Aetnarf H. AamnM Sbiiht ommw oFFicBSi Glasoow, fIM H s* Gaoao* Ediububoh. M o££»inm. L 0 (ilmWiuiuSr. Livbbpool, f 28 St. I Bast. Mahcrbstbb (°^«n_?^2f >lli 190 Boots Stbbbt MO/fTBEAI, f 8 »aU«BOH Xll
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    THE STRAITS TIMES. WEDNESDAY, 16th JAN., 1884. IATEST MARKET QUOTATIONS,
    146 2 THE STRAITS TIMES. WEDNESDAY, 16th JAN., 1884. IATEST MARKET QUOTATIONS, Siroapokk, 16th Jamuabt, 1884. Unnbier 7.50. rtlack Fepper 17}. White Pepper, faia) quality. '27.50 Pearl tiago Uolfee, Konthyue 15.5 I TapLca, small Flake 3.40. 40a. Mnle twist X3. H lbs. Shirtinu* \JUL. 7 do do \.*H. 6 do T. i'l,ib
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    MAILS CLOSE.
    36 2 TO—DA •W V al Jfiramdr. 4 p.m. Shanghai. P Bangkok. McAlMtr, 6 p.m. To-morrow. Hillitou ft Pontianak. H. H'noC Soon, 11 BJSV PenanK Karical Ac. Purulia. 1P FaiDAT. Malacca A Penang, Smmort, 1 m
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    REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
    44 2 fFnr Strvift Tim**.) Francb and Chin*. London, IM4 Jan.— The Marquii Tseng has arrived in Paris. Thk Strz Canal The Tims* denies tbe statement in the Gnufnin that the British government had ratified the agreement between M. de Letseps and the shipowners.
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    32 2 The M M. Co* «ti>am»hip Satjhalim, with the London mail of the 21«t December, left Colombo at 11 a. m. yesterday, and may arrive here next Sunday after, noon or Mondsy morning.
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    36 2 We are happy to le»rn that the police are in a fair way to get hold of the gang robbers who committed the robbery at Heletar on the 7th instant, reported in our issue of Monday.
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    70 2 Yestmday evening, a boat's crew was sent in from the Norwegian barque Her. m, then lying none four miles out from this port, but the weather being rough the l» at capsized a few minutes after leavii? the vessel, and a seaman named Bf'r* became entangled in the boat's gear
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    72 2 The reorganisation of the Indian Marine has now been completed. The official establishment will in future consist of eight commanders, thirty-two lint-grade offioers, nineteen second grade officers, thirteen third grade officers, and twenty gunnerr. The maximum pay of commander will be 500 rupees per month, with command allowance of 10
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    110 2 We have been shown some very well taken photograph* of nc-cnes and native group* in New Guinea, tbe Moluccas, and elsewhere, by Mr. 1». K. Griffith, an experienced photographic artist, who ha* now catabli»i.-d hi* itudiu at Hongkong, and who vi»ited those places in Mr. Kettlewell'* yacht Marches*. These views
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    117 2 RniSEXT* of Kiver Valley Hoad were •tartled on Monday morning by a report that a new building in course of construe tion for tiie Eastern Extension, Australasia and China Telegraph Company, had fallen. It appears, however, that the building itself remains intact, but owing to the continued we*- weather, which
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    122 2 I* v expei-tod th»t the following ironclada, cruiiem, «nd torpedo- hoata, now being constructed in the French dockyard., will be completed doifag the preaent year The Comitr and the ironclad Vanoan, at Cherbourg; the ironclad TnribU and the cruiier Iphigenie, at Brert the cruuer Aleyon, at Lorient the ironclad Tonnant
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    386 2 The Assiies,— lsth Jah., 1884. The tint Criminal Assiaea of the ve»r were opened yesterday, before His Honor Til, Acting Chief Justice. There are some twenty-five cases in all for trial, of which six have been disposed of, fire having been tried and a nolle vroieqtu entered in the other
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    Cricket.
    2995 2 Public Schools r. Thk World. We subjoin Ix-low the score of an intereMing Cricket Match which commenced on the 26th December last, and finished on the 2nd instant, Pullic School* v. Tie World. Victory remained with the Utter, a reoult largely due I to the fine batting of a
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      889 2 •fttto 3ftbrrtf*rmtnt*. IN THE GOODS OF Charleo Hixrt Tvipaxe W^lsone, Deceased. Hamilton, Gray A»r> Oompa»t. PuMtriirT to the Trustee* and Mort gageee Powers Act. 1866, No'ioe is hereby given that all Creditors and other person* having any claims or demands against tbe j rststa of Charles Hrpry Haldank WnuSOKB of
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      792 2 #rto aubtrttermmt*. OdVETINMFNT NOTIFIC VTION. If BPVRB will he received st the Cnloni.il Secretary's Office, up to the I.lth March next, for the maintenane." of a fortnightly Mail Packet Bervice between Singapore and Penang, and vie* r«r«4, calling at Malicca. for a period of three year*, from the Ist May,
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      813 2 ill- T o"THi STRAI Setti.eme fore. In tl Hapjur St^tma" Rrn>o D PußBr/.»T m the Indian 186VJ intitnl^d Tbe Tm.tee* and Mort. gagee« Power* Ac* 18rW," notice i« here by given that alt creditor* and peraon* having nny claim* nr demands npon or agitinat the F«M»e of Hapjff Si.avman RrBOO
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      444 2 Tuin I I U." Capt Billing.', ln.vin.' Ifft P 13th in t may be pxpcc'ed he'fi .nthe. 15tti instant, tn route for Hongkong' and Shargbai. She has room for Fir^t and flrrd CUsi Paaoengera, and al».> for Cargo, which can now be engaged. Apply to W. MaNsFIBLD *\>. teats O.
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      115 3 To the Editor of the Strait* Time*. An Ixcidest of tue Fitcbe. (Scetif, Bulil Timah Road, 7th mile utonr or thereabout*, 7 a.m. Appear* on the high road the Hon'ble the Land Committioner and hit myrmidon*.) Hon. L. C. loquitur.— Hullo Here's a fine piece of waste land, evidently uncultivated
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      48 3 No snff-r r from any acrofuloua disease, who will fairly try Ayer'a Sarsapaiilla, need despair <>i a cure. It will purge the blood of all impurities, thereby destroying the germ* from which scrofula is developed, and will infuse new life and vigor through, out the whole physical organization.
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      119 3 HoUmeayt Ointment and PUU.— Colda, f'<uughs, Sh.rtn -as of Breath. Thece mala, die* require early and unremitting attention, for if neglected they often end in asthma, bronchitis, or consumption. The Ointment will rubbed upon the chest and t. ick. penetrating the skin, ia absorbed and carried directly to the langs,
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    STEAMERS EXPECTED.
    56 3 198 S. i* Suiiraroo SO t,vdia do M QWaUocli Olacgow. Hartet Ixindon. !»«>• 1 Qijen UverpooL i Emhletnn Glasgow. I Kline Penarth. 6 Corona CardiJT. 5 Asia do 7 Rartur London. 8 Joaeph Arbib Cudiff. 8 Diomed Liverpool. 10 Antonio nartb. 11 Antenor London. 10 Menelau. Liverpool. «4
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    SAILING VESSELS EXPECTED
    180 3 1883. 'vl J SeringapaUm Cardiff. Aug. 36 Maria ftaffo do »1 Areola do Sept. 1 Oesrg do 6 Maria Accame do 10 SoerimnsT do 12 Ro»sini do 14 Willy Rickmer* do 20 Posei.lon Burryport. 20 Bell Avenire New York. S2 Favourite Cardiff. 28 Adolph New York. Valuta
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    CLEARED ANJER FOR ORDERS.
    94 3 1883. June 10 Taurida Newport. 26 Arm ,nia Cardiff. Aug. S Aniello OalatoU New York. IS Matauas do 21 Coryphsne do 22 Amstel Cardiff. Aug. 57 Stanley New York. 28 FiumeE. do B«pt. 1 Jennie Parker do 9 Dr. IVtermann do IS Underwriter do IS Oregan
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
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      ARRIVALS.
      91 3 Vwn'i Sui. Jal. II Hector 15 Saerimnrr 15 Penan* 16 Adolph 16 Pontianak 16 May Flower 16 Pyah Pakhet ruu AJCD CARATR. Ri .i C Brit. itr. 1690 Billing. Nor. §h. IM6 Huti; Brit. rtr. *MCoui^a*j Ger. bq. 868 Mohr Brit. rtr. 99Jonea Brit. str. liS Robert* Brit, itr
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      CLEARANCES.
      74 3 Din. Vwn'i Nun. \Tim 4 Bra. CiPTinr. Ju. 15 Feronia j#» lfi Han Wh»tt Soon 16 McAlirter 1« Atjeh 15 inbow 16 Chang Chon 16 Miraraar 16 <TT*tff n 16 Bothw«U Cartl^ 0«<. itr. P»ulmo Br- itr. Cockbarn Bri.. itr. Tullocb Dot. str Swuik Brit. itr. Roxclli Brit. bq.
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      SHIPPING .1^ THE HARBOUR.
      512 3 Ki.i Vimil Naki. I'tnira. akd iaum> Fbom. i'o»bio»iii. f^_ "phT° fW r H °l* H.M.atr s*o Jan. lSPak.hoi Senior NaTal OaVio* SeJ, Belle Huddle Col. itr. 100 Jan. U Malacca CoL Oorenmwnt. ItaMHM KS Ktit utr. 11l Jan. H Chew Keat Co. j Prim Alexander Dv.t.
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      365 3 flotirrs. HOTEL dbs INDES, No. 2 Reach Road. Is specially recommended to traveller* passing through Singapore, for its locality, cuisine, and nccommodation. Breakfaat at 9 a m.. Tiffin at 1, and Dinner at 7 p m. Boarder* received by the month. W. F. VAN ERP, Singapore. 4th Jan 1884. FOR'SALE.
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      694 3 F.x 'ARDKMVBH! Read Bbotmrb^' Bd ,l Doo Bbahd. BasaAf-0.-aPale Ale. Gainness's Extra "tout. In cases of dozen Quarta. and 6 dozen Pint* CAMERON. DTTNLOP k Co. S-ngapore, 12th Sept., 1883. Mb. D. K. GRIFFITH, Late of Measrs. Dickinaon Bros 114 New Bond Street, London, and now of Hongkong. I Having
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      405 3 #lottrr«s. MACFARI,' Plaih aud Oa»AMFBTAL roi Raiw WaTIB A RuiLniHO FUBPOSBa. oHI" 1 fooatalaa, V-andab^, fas..-, yjur" &v, Sr Stain, Dost Bias, Windows. UUat.lM. Decobative Tbcatmert bt Paintih. AND GILDIirO. FIRST I USS AWARD IffTfBItATIOXAL Ba»ITABT EXHIBITION. Illustrated Catalogue, Price Lin*, and Estimates on application. WALTER MAC'FARLANE k Co., GLASGOW.
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      292 3 That charming known a* Mmißj-. eellent *coommodatioo for a bachelor*. POWRLLAOo., Agent. 23rd Nov. 198 S. TO LEtT~ A pleaaantly situated, cool, commodious family residence in River Valley I Obs and water laid or. The houae n Voently put in excellent order. POWELL k 00, Auctioneer. Bi'ig*pore, 15th December, 1883.
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      677 4 Jfusfrruanrotrt. KATZ BROTHER^. APOLLTNARIR WATER, Tan Nattjbai, F da Wat**. The qneen of table waters." British Medical Journal. APOLLINARIS WATKR. f*T Supplied continuously to the Table of H. B. H. THE PRINCB OF WALEB during the last five year*. APOLLINARIS, THE NATURAL BODA WATER. Far superior to manufactured aerated waters.
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      688 4 *torr* aim iWrrrfcanUtar. JOHN T,TTTLE 00. RAFFLBS PLACE, Ri>«OAPOm«. WIKF AND SPTRTT MERCHANTS. iMPOBTrR* «T PHOVTSTONS, GbOCIBIES, OII.MAM BrOBE*. Oigam, Tobarco, Hardware, Glassware, Lamp*. Saddlery and Hamoss, Orookery, Electro Plated W*re, Jewellery, Stationery, Perfnmery. Fancy Goods, Arms snd Ammunition. Tiadie* and Gentlemen's outfitters. Watch and Clock maker*. Japanese and Chinese
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      1017 4 *)orfts. TrTT? TAV'IWO PAHtn T)'>OR OOMTHK work* of tbe <V mpany are situated at Tsnjong Pagar, wi'hm me mile of the town of Singapore, an! eonmrls* M" lowing establifi^rnonts. vl? Whabf.— Affording berthage for twenty vessels at one time with sufficient water tlongside for vessels of the heaviest draught, and
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      763 4 learners, also Shears I oowirile' ■rtmast*. Boiler» %c Fnrther inf irtnation may be had at the OfHne ofMe.srs Paterson, Simons Co., rj..r.Ar«t Ae«T.»« -ho forward Telegrams to *b« T>o«V »r»o HHA.RT,KS WISH ART. sf«a«er. Singapore Ist July 1875. (v. c.) #iottrr«. FOR SAT K. A Ffw Wtm with the Malays.
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      891 4 ftOtttt*. NOTICE. Subscribe** are requested *o intimate as early as possible whether they wish to pay their snhscrintions in advtnce for the ensningyesr, snd their attention'! < request- f ed to the terms of subscription, which are < a* follows:— local dslivbbt. In Advance. Dailt Edition Wffklt Edition.l Per Annum
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      758 4 nrrst. TioprxsoN k co. ft HoLLTr't QnAV, 'm.itpoEr. Corposite the Ptnb 1 Dr^p. rs. ?kfilliners. P.IV Wercers. TTaKer d«shers, Olovers, ard O«neral Ont^tters. O«*.l.'MU»'» OrTPIT-INO DTPAtTMRNT. Rvery description of clothi- if made on the shortest notice l>yan experienced Cntter, fit gnarnnreed, a good assortment of tweeds, worsteds, serge*, broadcloths for
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      658 4 fiotUt. Bn alw-.iys on hand awe! If Jewellery, Watches, 0] i riEtruments, Ac, cmpHsip;. BraoeleU, Ladies' gold watct Brooches, Gents' 1 f Karrings, Lockets, Ladies' rings, Sigret rings. Wedding ring* Keepers Then-, i Albert chains. Bar. r Onard chains, Sextants, Studs, Sleeve But- Balinometers. ton* and Links, Compasses, Gold pencils,
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