The Straits Times, 20 May 1884
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The Straits Times
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Title Section16 1884-05-20 1 The Straits Times L XXV. NEW SET SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, 20th MAY, 1884 [daily issue.] No. 15,31316 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement238 1884-05-20 1 S'htu eompantrs. -NT A I. MPANT 'ay. NVw Harboar. LINEB. I ttes on wuica amen may be ciI re during the •.vimn. May. Aug. :iv SMh ERENOW IS ,»r Venice and back. lias* 2nd Class. I a Venice FROM BRINI s Company'! msb«"> c >te that no claims for r238 words
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Advertisement585 1884-05-20 1 *tram *hip Companies. Burmah A Straits Service. The Company's Mail Steamers are desatrh.d from Calcutta for Sire Rang on, Moulmein. Pmang and Malacca and the same way back si**.* f rtnight. The following are the dates on which they may be eipected to Arrive from Calcutta A Leave for Calcutta585 words
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Advertisement838 1884-05-20 1 *tfam Aljfp compamrs. Children between two and fifteen years pay half the above rate*, if travelling with their parents one ohild under two year* Tree, when mur? than one, each child additional will be charged one quarter fare. The voyage to the Molucco* Islands is made monthly; the voyage to838 words
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Advertisement625 1884-05-20 1 4»tram *bip Companies V. Borneo's West Coast. From Batavia via Billiton and Pontianah >r Singkawang and back on the 15th of very month. VI. Borneo's South A East Coast From Soerabaya via Bawean, Bandjermassin, KotUbaroe (Poeloe Laut) for K'»-tt'i and via the same places back on he 22nd of every625 words
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Advertisement542 1884-05-20 1 fnstiranrr. GUARDIAN FIRE AND LIFB ABBURANOE COMPANY LONDON. Established 1821 subscribed Capital £2,000,000 Total Invested Funds, upwards of 3.000.0C0 Annual Income upwards of 400,000 The undersigned have been appointeAgents at Singapore and are prepared to issne policies against Fire on the usual term*. PATERSON, SIMONS A 00. Singapore, lit April,542 words
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Advertisement614 1884-05-20 1 Inguranrr. IMPERIAL FIRE INSURANOE COM PANY. Instituted 1803. Capital £1,600.000. Paid-np and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Rlch.n) J. Anhtoo, Esq. Alfr*d Ona«*r, rhomj. G. B.r<-1. 7 wmum H.wtloro, Rotxrt c. L. Bmn, o«onr* Hlbhwt, J.m.. Brmnd, Willl.m Lvsll, CkarlM C«r.. Cturlts Mirrf.l, OMtg* R. Chlmkm, Juno. O.614 words
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Advertisement531 1884-05-20 1 Ineuranrr* THB BOOTTIBH IHPBBXAL INSURANCE OOMPAjn LIFB. Capital ONB MILLION Bmin«. C*ain»«*-ALIXAWD«R RoHALDtOM.BM Vootulhng Aduarf—B. Ambrosb Btnsr OHIBF OFFIOBB, Glasgow, f 151 Wwsr Gsoror. Ed \*£™-***n. LOIIDOII {2KiH«WrtU*Jffc. Liverpool, f2B Bxoh angi Bt. East. M^NCHEBTM JOROWB BUTU>»«S 120 Booth Bnnt Montreal, f 8 1- Xavirr Sniit. Melbourne, ELisAsan Br. LIFB531 words
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181 1884-05-20 2 TUESDAY, 20th MAY, 1884. LATEST MARKET QUOTATIONS. Sinoapore Mm May, 1884. ijambier 6.37). rflack Pepper 16.50. White Pepper, fair quality. 25. Sago Flour. Sar 2.17 J. Pearl Sago Coffee, Honthyne ML Tapioca, small Flake 2 90. Tin 40s. Mule twist M. Ik lbs. Shirtings IML 7 do d> 1.4-24--6 do181 words
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Article45 1884-05-20 2 Labuan Sandakan, Hong Ann. 6 p.m. To-horbow. Sou ral. a ja, Macassar. Amboina, Banda. Ter. nate, ft Oorontalo, jr<jrra'»in. 7 a.m. Bangkok, Monfiut. 9 am. Malacca, (Vil Smili, Noon. Malacca an.l Klsng. 12aiitJ><m<. lpm. Thtrsdat. Penang, Aoheen and Padang, Sindyro, 1 p.».45 words
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Article45 1884-05-20 2 CFor Strait* Time*.) The Soudan. London, \9fh May. It is reported that the British Government hag resolved to make preparations for a military expedition to Khartoum almost immediately. The Britinh Agent at BerWr while endeavouring to escape has been captured by the rebels.45 words
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Article22 1884-05-20 2 The M. M. Co.'s mail steamer Ara left Saigon at 7 a. m. to-day, and will arrive here at daylight on Thursday.22 words
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Article20 1884-05-20 2 Tiik Debating Society meet to-night iv the Masonic Hall to debate the morality* of farming the Opium and Spirit Farms20 words
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Article28 1884-05-20 2 Thb steamer Sm Ymij Seng has changed owners, having Wen lought for 821,(***** hy Messrs. Lim Tiang Wah A: Co., who intend running her on tbe Java line.28 words
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Article35 1884-05-20 2 The oldest Jewish resident here, Mr. Abraham Solomon, was buried yesterday. He was a very rich merchant in days gone by, but failed in opium speculation. He wanted 5 years more to be a centenarian.35 words
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Article107 1884-05-20 2 Wi would call attention to the advertisement of the three local Banks, announcing that they will close at 12 o'clock, noon, on Tuesday and Thursday, the 27th and 29th instant, Race days, and keep a whole holiday on Saturday, the 31st. The question was discussed to-day at 'Change and approved107 words
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Article69 1884-05-20 2 Tut trial of the Chinese, charged with having murdered a mandore in Balestier Road towards the end of last month, yesterday took place before a special jury. Mr. Vaughan appeared for the defence, and set up a plea of insanity. After deliberation, the jury returned a verdict of guilty of69 words
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Article69 1884-05-20 2 N'ili.ard's Anglo-American Marionettes performed last night to a poor house, which was very discourai;ii)Lr. as the entertainment is worthy tat trclment, being very curious as to mechanism, and comparatively interTbe dancing skeleton is wondcrtully and fearfully made, and the manner the marrow-bones and skull detach themselves from the trunk and69 words
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Article90 1884-05-20 2 Capt. John Henry Dare's case was again before the Hongkong Police Court on Saturday, the 10th instant hut no further evidence was forthcoming, and it was again remanded. All the document-; connected with the matter ate still at Singapore, and Mr. Wiso expressed an opinion that there was no case90 words
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Article144 1884-05-20 2 Tiik Municipal Coinmissioncrs deserve great crwlitt.r the improvements tlu-y have effected and are still carrying out in Cam|>on<f KafMT, hut the new hroad roads they have made there, the Jalan Bahru as it i< calk-d, or Aral) Strtft extension, an.l the Jalan Beear, or contemplated extension „f Bencoolen Street, are144 words
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Article1180 1884-05-20 2 It wae quite true, as the learned Attorney General put it, that Mr. Tan Kirn China's case had excited great in town He might haw !».>iic fnrtJut ami said that it had (WMtM I v.-nt:il.le surprise. Kor it was thought inorolililo that a matter ofMekft1,180 words
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1864 1884-05-20 2 Shorthand Report of The Legislative Council Monday, 12th May. l«-t. Pbisent. lleno? th.. Ib- II *T>l« the Offlcer >m. the I th- toting flnlniiisl fleoreliiji th- Attorney OeaeraL the Acting .1 >nUI Tre*s; r.r. ocraL •i the Axsting Colonial Eijin-er. th..> Commissioner of Land*. 1. S. B,,nd. A. On ■I.1,864 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement856 1884-05-20 2 •JUto aftbfrtttrwrnt*. \POBE SPOT SPRING MEETING. FIR>T DAT. TTJ»BT»AT JTth MAT, 1884. I.— Tin Oli ▼ah* A Selline Raoe for al yon- entered at a <l"lar,.< nlo- entered at »40( to carry list. 71bs. with an allowance of Ib*. for every tf" below U»>. DiiUnw Kutrano* II" "we Hub* aipn856 words
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Advertisement765 1884-05-20 2 ft rto aubrrtisrmrnt*. HO l-trxitTßE. Ac. At Buitihzoro, M v 8)84 The undersigned hnve received instructions from .1 C. F. Cioro*. Esq., to sell by Acction. at Ruitrnzorr. Psterson Road, Tnuelin. «n Satnrday. -'th M .v. .-ommen. ring at 1 p. s The whole of the ValuaßLl Household Fcrhitcri. Ac.765 words
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Advertisement731 1884-05-20 2 &tto SRjbrrti*mfT FOR B ALB. Jn«t received ex Breeontkire. Rass' Pale Ale. Gninness's Stout, V" Bull Dog" Brand, in Hints. CAMERON, DUNLOP A Co. Singapore, 19tb May. 1 I HORSE A CARRIAGE SALE. Tuesday. 20ih May. at 230 P M. Pair h cidiome dun Ponies, go well in harness. Anstrali731 words
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Advertisement512 1884-05-20 2 fitto aßfcrrtt«ttnfHt«. CANTON INSURANrE OFFIOB (LIMITED.) The undersigned are prepared to pay, on application, an interim bonus to all contributors of the Office during the year last w. n. Scott Co. Sin sj .r.', 17th May, 1881. MUNI [PAL NO: Noti.e is hereby given that on and after the Ist512 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous49 1884-05-20 2 WEATHER KtrORT. roadMf Knko» HotpiUl, IStt May, 1881. It. m.3p.». »>■■■ ISWISIS Bw. nd. m- twk. mtat mm* Xsau. -in 75 i Montaa al«uWM Bulb TW > tj, I*7 tn. D.r. of Wtad Cala.lW, Calm <m«'.r«in«t« 5E T ft p 4 *S 1 Mslfa San T.rr'md Tbm. ■ainftll l« at49 words
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Correspondence.
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Letter276 1884-05-20 3 To the Editor of the Strain Time*. -I am glad to see that nne of MW correspondents are drawing attention M tli,. real and urgent want of a good B««i>*fc School, to which the European NMWkI can send their children, and I beg to add my amall276 words
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Letter142 1884-05-20 3 To the Editor of the Straits Time*. Sib.— The remarks of "Ah Meng" are undoubtedly true. The extension of Municipal limits does little good to that body, but inflicts a serious injury on the poor, or barter wnrk.'d classes, they art- driven futher "afield" from their work. Of142 words
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Article69 1884-05-20 3 Notwithstanding umcb baa been said al> .lit the imp .rtince of a blood-parifyinu medicine, it may be poaaibta that tbe mat. ter has never serionaly claimed your atti-n--ti' n. Think of it noic I If, by the use of a IMP I ''tle« uf Ayrr's Sarxapirilla you uv 1 169 words
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SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
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Article96 1884-05-20 3 I FI B Vmu'i Kami. akd Captaij.. i From. Sulsd Cmiinn. J Bw. 10 Sumatra P. 0. str. 2488 F»irthough Hongkong May 1» P. *0. Company. 10 Rainbow Brit. str. 126KoieUs Malacca May 19 Kirn Seng ft Co. 10 lennne Brit. str. 384 C.-.urtenay "a aarang May 17 T.96 words
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Article101 1884-05-20 3 Dati. VtuML't Nin. F lao Bio. CirrAnc. DISTIMATIOK. fa; 19 20 20 10 20 SO 20 20 SO 20 20 SO i Chi Yuen Brit. str. f!..ntan Brit. rtr. Oakfleld Brit. itr. Brit. rtr. M.- Mister Brit. rtr. itjeh Dnt. rtr. Sindoro Dut. rtr. Ban Whatt Soon Brit. itr.101 words
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Article295 1884-05-20 3 »j».«dA*ent. of Tassel* seW to oos»«M»o«»» wntwMiiTi ths abor. Bki^fan Tm totoriw. fu I 7 I VnnL's Nami. .-iPTiix. »sn Vkriyid Feom. Cootiokem. D-atioh Rto. SKlen War TIH-cke Out. war 4»Mar. Acheen Dutch Comul. "•P*** STbS rhorpe Col. rtr. 600 April 6 Malacca Col. Qorernroent. Matio.295 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement402 1884-05-20 3 HnUmcMj'i Pi7N— lmport int l->r the d<>]ic»t<>. It is d.fficult to determine which is tbe more trying to the human constituti .n. the d-imp. clddiys of autumn and winter, or the keen, dry, t-asterly winda of •printr. Thr .mfh'iut the seasons good health may be mtintain<*d by occasional doses of402 words
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Advertisement899 1884-05-20 3 fiotittt. IK THB GOODS Or ROBERT BATLE.— Deceased. Sayli and Company, Sir Pcrstaht to the Trustees and M rt«*g«* Po--ers Act, 1«66, Notiok in hereby given that all C edito and otlwrtwrtons having anT claims or deman.' the Estite cif Robert Sayle of Lei«hton Honae Trnmp'ngton, in the County of899 words
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Advertisement337 1884-05-20 3 fiotitts. FOR PBNANO AND CALCUTTA B?**«RS. Apcar Co's steamer Arratonn Apcar. C a pt. McTi»vi«h. is expected here on or iihont the 23rd instant, en rouU for above po ts. Intending paai-ongera must npply to the undersigned for passage tickets before proceeding on hoard, otherwise they will not be admitted337 words
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Advertisement358 1884-05-20 3 flotttt*. rOARD AND EOUOATI' A p'eaaant borne in Socth Devon, with education, is offered by a Lady who baa long had the care of Indian and delicate cbilo" c i. Addresn, Mrs. Mate, Croft Charleton, Xin bridge. South Devon. Reference permitted to Mr. W. B. Smith, Singapore. Singapore, Ist May,358 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement678 1884-05-20 4 iSfsrrninrous. KATZ rVROTHF.RR. IPOLLINARTS WATER, Tmi Natural Soda Wat«b. "The a»een of table w«t.T» BmtTim Medical Jocbn al. AFOLLINARIS WATER. W Supplied o,,ntinn to the Table of H. R. H. THE PRINCE OF WALKS during the last five year*. APOLLINARIS, THE NATURAL BODA WATER. far rsperior to manufactured arrafd Mipical678 words
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Advertisement679 1884-05-20 4 Frr« airtr ißfrrfcantniw. WU LTTTLE A 00. RAFFLEB PLAOB. SINOAPOBE. WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, Impobtibs or Pbovisions, Groceries, OILMAM STORES. Cigars. Tobacco, Hardware, Glassware Lamps. Saddlery aod Harness. Crockery Electro Plated Ware, Jewellery, 8r Perfumery, Fancy Good«, Arms and Ammonition, Ladies and Gentlemen's outfit ten. Watch and Clock makers. Japanese679 words
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Advertisement1006 1884-05-20 4 THIS TANTONi? PAOAK T) TTK OOSf. PANT LTMTTEP. Tr> works of tbe Company are situated at Tanjong P.ijjar, within one mile of the town of Singapore, an<l omprise the following establishment*, via Whasf.— Affording berthagefor twenty vessels at one time with sufficient waMr longtide for vessels of the heaviest traught,1,006 words
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Advertisement757 1884-05-20 4 Borks. and coaling of steamer*, also Shears complete for taking ont masts. Boiler j t« Farther information may be had at the Office of Measr*. Paterson, Simons A 00., Oenaral Agents, who forward Telegram* to the Dook free. OHARLES WISHART. M*nage r Singapore Ist July 1875. (v. c.) Jiottrrs. FOR757 words
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Advertisement720 1884-05-20 4 flottrts. TANJONO KATONO HOTEL' This Hotel is now open to rece»At boarder*. Great care has been bestowed on the building of these premise*, which will he found on inspection to be airy and, commodious. Being situated on the sea-beach, it command* an extensive view of the Harbour, Town, and neighboring720 words
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Advertisement908 1884-05-20 4 ROBTNSON CO. 23 OOLLTBR QCAT, PINGAPORE. (opposite the Huh 1 Dr»per*. Milliners. Silk Mercer*. HaHer d*«her*. Olover*. and General Outfitter*. Gkntlfmen's Outfitting Department. Every description of clothing made on the snortest notice by an experienced Cutter, fit guaranteed, a good ascortment i,( sweed*. worsted*, *ergen, broadcloth* for election. Calf walking908 words
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Advertisement637 1884-05-20 4 jlotttt. J. MOTIOV «>«itii, Watch an Maker, ad Fun Hu always on hand a wel' If Jewellery. Watchr.. (nstniments, 4<J., oompnuing lr 1 Bracelets. T^je,. M Prooche*. Gents' ditto Earrings, SiWer watches Locket*. Amerioan rl^k. Ladies rings, CarrimSignet rings. Wedding rings, Chron. a Keeper* Therm,,mewi' Albert chains, Barometers, Gnard chains,637 words
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