The Straits Times, 18 June 1897
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Title Section12 1897-06-18 1 The Straits Times. ESTABLISHED: 1831. SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, JUNE 18, 1897. NO. 19,256.12 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement894 1897-06-18 1 rpilE BOBXKO COMPANY. LIMITS I I Bt tndard I.ifp AaRQraiKW. I'm. ra Kir* luuranca Sooixty »t> *r<unu>e* Coßpuj (Fi»). liable Life Aanuninee SociMy Varin.' lnnuraiioi. ..tn|ian.v na Mutual St««m Narigation C.mpany nluam L*«»r H. -r CompHiijr n,. Ii uranuo inpMijT. Limited i •mrasne*, ta* Ha nt of 1 Mi: BORNEO894 words
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Advertisement846 1897-06-18 1 i_ BUCHANAN WHISKY |HL bLOI. KATZBROS, SOLD BY ALL LICENSED SPIRIT DEALERS. I TA[TTJ]T) Same ap si iti.ikh to the Hocses of Lords and Commons and to all good London Cubs. si/12 notices. Gold Medals, Paris, lbVB 18?. 9. JOSEPH eiLLOTT'S Of Highest Quality, and Having It T II A846 words
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Advertisement393 1897-06-18 1 Begiuk Line BaßWna Bangkok and BtoaoaaMW. s. s. Moiuikut, Capt (alder, B.W tons. Kiiwi /leu,/, Cnpt. .loslin, B(ii '/'hi ('Aon 1 Cnpt. I'rimrose. Htii 1 PhraChoM A7ao,Capt. Fowler, 1,012 flbra OWa Cham Klao, CaptPtgot. 1.012 Phm Smut. Oapt Walton, I.HJI Derawomjue, Capt. Curtis, LjOST t'/iwtr Fa, Capt. Williamson, I,ii.Vi I.ou393 words
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Advertisement683 1897-06-18 1 INSni.VNCKS rpiIKMAKINKINSIKANCKCOY., LTD C'AI'ITAI. ril'IMK KIBE II, 1 ,000,000. Cai*ital paid f r, 1 180,000. Rkbkhvk, £500,ix)0 'I he undersigned, liaving bean appointed Agent ut Singapore for the above Company, is prepared to a,:,epi ri^ks by First Class Steamers and sailing Vessels. FRANK RITCHIE, Agent, THE PIKENIX ASSUKAXCE COMPANY OF683 words
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Advertisement259 1897-06-18 1 INSURANCES. CANTON INBDKANOB OFFICE, LIMITED. Capita SuKwribed. »l,s*io.fxn. Amount paid up fon/ioo. Besorr* ftmd I.a«i,0oo. li iad Jyncm. QowaKoao. Th* ondeni|rnad, hariafr been appointe-l A^<-nt« of tha above Comnanv, are prepared to Mcept >r«riii» Risk's at current rat«i. I Boons ■< seaMflj paid to all contributors of burinen vh.-tli-r «hareh'.H»™259 words
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Advertisement889 1897-06-18 1 HANKS. THK NATIONAL HANK OF CHINA UHTTKD. i Authorised Cupital JtI.OOO.aK) I Subscribed Capital I AUO.OOII Head Office: -Hon«konK. COURT OF DIRECTOKS: D. Gillies, Esq. Chan Kit Hhag, B*q. 11. Stolterfoht, Bag. Chow Tung Shan. Bag. Kwan Hoi Chuen, E9q. Chief Manauer Geo. W. F. Plnyfair. Interest on Fixed Deposits,889 words
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Advertisement702 1897-06-18 1 J.AME BACK. I AME BACK Thousands of hard work li ing people find life a burden on account of tbeir suffering from lame back, not knowing th«t n bottle of Chamberlain* I'ain Balm would iri vi> them prompt relief. For nale by all daaWra, THE DUntR&UIY, Siniinpuri-, (leii'iiil Agent FOR702 words
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Article489 1897-06-18 2 SikuapoßK, 18th Jink, l-.<7. PBODfTCE. (Hates are corrected to one >j../i.) (iambic- R.:I7J. Copra Bali 6.2fi. do Pontianak, 6.00. Pepper, Black, 14 50. do White, (5%) i4.L'.'.. Suto Flour Sarawak 2.75. do Brunei, 2.10. Pearl Sago 5.37 i. Coffee, Bali, picket..., MJ& '"lee Palembang, picked 39.75. Coffee, Liberian. No.489 words
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Article134 1897-06-18 2 MAIL S CLOSE. For l'rr »fr. Tin,-: To-Morruw. Billiton It. ll'. Sov,i, Soon. Deli Sumatra, p.m. Pakan via port* Wa,i. 2 p.m. fltlmnllt via ports Sultan. 2 p.m. Penally via ports I'umhw. 3 p.m. H'kong A Amoy tfmm Yomj. 3 pm. K-. A Silju li/tA, 8 p.m. Pontianak Am Sooh.134 words
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Article107 1897-06-18 2 Kkom KlKfii'K -By the I". A- O. s. s. Hhtaport, with dates to the I'tlth May, due •>n 21st June. She brings replies to the mails which left Singapore on the 28th Apl. and 4th May. Kkom Chin v :—By the P. 40. s.s. Kuisar-i-Huni.ihw on on107 words
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Article247 1897-06-18 2 AKUIVALS. IV i- AMtani* from Manilu:— Mr. A1 foef. l'.-r P. A 11. KM. Bnnda from YokohamaMr. Batter, Mr. Mrs. and Miss Fergusson, Mrs. Hughe* aud two Children, Alegars. Rhodes, and Protest, Lieut. Rvder, r.s.r.. Oeneral Bnw b .v., nnd Miss Gilmour. Per liiun Win*) from Muar:— Mr.247 words
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Article19 1897-06-18 2 Established: 1831. PRICE 10 CENTB. [Subscription raie* and advertising ruiet may It found on the- fourth page.]19 words
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49 1897-06-18 2 FRIDAY, 18th JUNE, 1897. REUTER'S TELEGRAMS. THE EARTHQUAKE. DEVASTATION IN AsSAM. Lwulon, MM June. The earthquake has devastated Assam. It has ruined the tea gardens and the crops. Towns have been levelled to the ground. Railways, roads, and telegraphs have been destroyed. The loss of life has been great.Reuter - 49 words
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Article33 1897-06-18 2 The treaty for the annexation of Hawaii has been laid before the United States Senate. The protest sent in by Japan is conlined to reservation of her rights under treaty with Hawaii.33 words
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Article22 1897-06-18 2 It has been decided to send a punitive expedition to the Toehi Valley, where a British military detachment had been attacked.22 words
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Article131 1897-06-18 2 Thk earthquake in India seems to have been even more disastrous than was reported yesterday. To-day \s tele- grain informs us that it has devastated Assam, ruiningthcfertiletuagardcnsand crops, levelling the towns, and destroying the railways, roads, and telegraph lines The mortality is serious. A feeling of deepest sympathy will go131 words
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Article153 1897-06-18 2 The inevitable punitive expedition is to be sent to Toehi to avenge the attack made upon a peaceful British force there by Toehi chiefs and tribesmen about a week ago. The news of the attack reached us last Saturday. It seems that a political officer, and an Heart of three153 words
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Article157 1897-06-18 2 There is great apprehension among many people in Singapore with regard to the three nights of Jubilee illuminations next week. It is felt that the risk of tires will bo increased enormously, nnd that, apart from fires which may possibly arise bypure accident or carelessness, it is pmhahln that small157 words
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Article273 1897-06-18 2 Tin Municipal Commissioners may again change their views on the flnpUM question. The subject came up again, at yesterday 'smeeting.ona letter beingread from the Fire Insurance Association. In that letter, the Association formally withdrew their advocacy of the lire guns, and called the attention of the Board to some valuable273 words
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Article15 1897-06-18 2 Mi..--!;*. Powell it Co. advertise I furniture sale, at Xiven Koad, on the :26th inst.15 words
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Article21 1897-06-18 2 In the paragraph referring to the late Inspector Quin, published in yesterday's issue, the words Ist June should read Ist July.21 words
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Article24 1897-06-18 2 Mttam John Little Co. advertise for sale a consignment of new model lawn mowers, and also a stock of garden and lawn implf ments.24 words
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Article21 1897-06-18 2 Riles passed by the (jovernor to ensure control over burial grounds outside municipal limits have been laid before the Legislative Council.21 words
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Article23 1897-06-18 2 On hundred and eighty-four deaths were registered in Singapore during the week ending on Saturday last, with a ratio of 40.35 per thousand.23 words
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Article23 1897-06-18 2 It is advertised that professionals may ride in the Square Cup at the Jubilee meeting. The changed conditions appear in our advertising columns.23 words
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Article32 1897-06-18 2 A Chinaman, yesterday, who was at work at the New Harbour Dock, fell into the water and, in falling, sustained a compound fracture of the thigh. He was taken to the hospital.32 words
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Article27 1897-06-18 2 Messiis. Goldsbrough. Mort. and Company ad\ertise that Mr. H. \V. H Stevens, of I'ort D.irwin, no longer represents the company in the Northern territory of South Australia.27 words
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Article34 1897-06-18 2 It is reported in the Bangkok TSm that more police, inspectors are expected there from Burma It is said that all the important stations in Bangkok will lie put in charge of Kuropean Inspectors.34 words
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Article35 1897-06-18 2 Thk homeward s. s. Kaifti-J-llind left Hongkong at 1 p.m. yesterday, and may be expected to arrive at Singapore on Tuesday afternoon, the B2nd instant. The mail to Europe closes at 2 p.m., on Wednesday.35 words
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Article42 1897-06-18 2 Thk body of a female Chinese child was discovered, yesterday, by the police, I in Orchard Road. The body of a male i Chinese child was found shortly after- wards in Kampong Bharu. There is no I evidence to identify the parents.42 words
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Article25 1897-06-18 2 Ykstkkdav afternoon, Hong Kirn Chiau and Mr. De Silva were examined. The case was postponed till Thursday, the Ist of July, at p.m.25 words
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Article35 1897-06-18 2 THEHongkongChaninerofL'ommerco has taken into consideration the question of the medical inspection of all vessels arriving there. The Chamber has referred it to a special committee composed of gentlemen- intimately acquainted with shipping matters.35 words
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Article58 1897-06-18 2 It appears from the proceedings of the Hongkong Chamber oV Commerce that, on the 21st of May, that body addressed a letter to the Government of the Strait* Settlements deprecating the Chinese immigrants depot tax at Singapore as calculated to impair the fr loin of the ports of58 words
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Article96 1897-06-18 2 Yesterday afternoon. Inspector Hugdeu received information that Canaod him to go to a house in Rslnstiw Road There, he found a Chinaman in an unconscious state in front of the premises, and another man tied hand and foot in one of the rooms. They were both evidently96 words
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Article400 1897-06-18 2 KI.INd MtVßl'l ALI.EIiEI) NKi.I.KiKMK This morning Rainswaniy. a Klin;:, was charfed bmn Mr Wilkinson, with having eau.-.-d the death of Janes Nash, a chilcl of four and a half years of aga, l>y a in-lifreni act, in driving over it on the mli mutant in400 words
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Article487 1897-06-18 2 THK LADIKB' IUIOr, Cards of admission to the Legislativ Council Chamber on Tuesday. i ;ir being sent only to ladies, who will be seated inside the bar. Their husbands will not have seats, but may it an( outside the bar— unless they b< Consuls or other functionaries487 words
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Article158 1897-06-18 2 ÜBS. I.AI'OKTE, wife of tin -ell!' apothecary of Tan Tock Seng's hospital, died at lu.l o p.m. on the 16th instant Shu had been sullcring from malaria fel some time bronchitis and pneumonia eventually supervened, and she cumbed to their combined The deceased lady has hit158 words
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Article418 1897-06-18 2 MARINE COURT OF ENQ UIRY. THE BTRANDINO (IK THE AKIIMoUK. Thk enquiry into che ejrcsmstnncet attending the stranding of the British ship Animore was continued yesterda) afternoon. Captain White further itated thai the charts he used were those before the court. Alexander Chapman, tir-t mate ol I the Arimer*, gara418 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement578 1897-06-18 2 NOTICES. NOBEL'S EXPLOSIVES COMPANY, LD. Manufacturers of DYNAMITE GELIGNITE GELATINE DYNAMITE BLASTING GELATINE DETONATORS KX PORTERS OF: All Kiar<s or safety fuze electrkTblasting apparatus. Thi abovi Explosives, riikq all maucfactibki) in gxkat britain, are made TO TASS TH« HKlll BTANIIAHI) OT PURITY AMD SAFETY TEHTM IMPCjfIKII BY THK BrITIHII <tOVIW«MENT,578 words
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Advertisement883 1897-06-18 2 NOTICES. PAHSEE THEATRE. Sorth Bridge Road. Will play to-nigl.' i (.1 I.ZAR-E-NECKf. IS/7 DIAMOND JUBILEE CELEBRATION. PRESENTATION OF AIiDh ESSES. Hall. *2iulJune,i.W>i> 4 IMPLICATIONS for seats will be received up to noon on Friday next, and should lie addressed to the Deputy President Municipal Commissioners. Admission to the body of883 words
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Advertisement52 1897-06-18 2 SHARKS_WA^TEI). Municipal Debentures 6%. Do. Do. 6%. Tanjong Pagar Bonis. New l'rye liver Dock Co. I'unioms. Straits Ice Co. Mavuard A Co. Raubs, Contributorv. FOR SALE. Singapore In-. Co. (In Liquidation). Straits Fire Inss. Co. Do. Jelebus. IMlmng Corporation Shares. KIMKKVILLE GUNN, Exchange a Share Brokers FOB GENERAL -lilPl'lNt; RKWfI52 words
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Advertisement92 1897-06-18 2 M 8. S. intradx) for the Htraits Timts should b» wrMm on one ni.l* of the puwr onlj. Br tha i-irl.-t of that condition, nutnr M s. H are rejected that iniiflit otherwise pnblinheil. All .vlw-rii-nitr contrex-U are suhiMt to tl.. -•<: Ii tion that the Manager mar le*re the92 words
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Article1049 1897-06-18 3 LE GISLATIVE COUNCIL. IHI BWMT, 17TH Jl M PRESKVT. iii- BmCsußuaßoi lh ||l .11 MiT. MV I V II i Mn >.l Kyiinertley, A. linn reiary. I', nn. v i iiiu Colonial Trea- C Hill. Aetinn Auditor General, ll.ii, I: M Mprowether, Acting Resident Malacca, I u.lt. Boon Kang Murray.1,049 words
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Article873 1897-06-18 3 M U NIC IPA L CO M MISSIO N. A OBM of the Municipal Commission was held yesterday afternoon. There were present: Mr. Fgerton, Deputy President, Mr. Haajaoa. ifr. Bofaak Mr. tfoaaa, Mr. Meyer, Mr Seah Liang Beah, and Mr. Evans. The President announced the receipt of a letter from873 words
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Article116 1897-06-18 3 AN IMTOHTAST AHIIKBT. Thb police believe that they have at laat put i stop to the very aggravating leries of thefts of silver ware that have occurred lately in the Tanglin district. A man was ureated, yesti'iday. just behind Mr.Joaquim'ehonaeinpoaaeaMon ofasilverclarel jug thai bad been stolen from the116 words
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Article167 1897-06-18 3 mi:. I k. swkttksham's views. l\ ngard to one dollar notes. Mr. .1 a Bwettenham expressed the following opinions in a letter to the Singapore Chamber of Commerce, which had pronounced in favour of Mich notai With i. -i". i i" ooi dollar note*, i lie v167 words
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Article755 1897-06-18 3 PEXANO. I'ai'eis on the proposed Government Currency Note Issue wore laid before Council yesterday. The scheme, at the outset, encountered, considerable opposition at IViiaiu.'. especially the idea that the Notes should be cashed at Singapore only. At I'enang, it was also feared .hat the fllliwiinajil Notes would755 words
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Article347 1897-06-18 3 (iKNEKAI. MEETrSQ OF MIAREHOI.DKIH. A oksehai. meeting of shareholders of the Nippon Yuseu Kaitlia was held in Tokyo on tha -'"tli May. Mr. Koado, tho President of thfl Company, took the cliair and presented the half-yearly l!i| oit anil accounts ending on the :il*t Of March,347 words
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Article605 1897-06-18 3 8. I. C r. oKI-ollAl.s OF THE RIFLE BRIGADE. This, the second fixture on the S.C.C. football card, was played jff, last night, on the Esplanade. The ground was in good condition, and a large crowd of spectators lined the ropes. The Club, unfortunately, had to play 10 men605 words
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Article477 1897-06-18 3 MX. l HAMIIEHI.AIN ON EXCHANGE COMPENSATION. TUB OOUatUi TO HE-I.ON3IDEH. Despatches have passed between the Governor ami the Secretary of State as ri-gards the rate of exchange for payment of pensions under the Widows, anil Orphans' Pension Fund. In April last, the Governor reported to the Secretary477 words
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Article92 1897-06-18 3 Tuts iu..i ninp, Mr. Wilkinson felt bound to ipiestion the jurisdiction of market-keepers in am king people for ..ll.nces .omniitted in the markets. A market-keeper appeared to proaafote d.leiidant in what appeared to ho un MMUIt Oaae, but lie certainly did not know how to charge the man.92 words
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Article76 1897-06-18 3 Per M. M. s.a. AmtmMsn eoaMcUagat Colombo with the steamet Ktthcttnu from Mar-eilles May S) Mr. A. K. Leys, Mr. J. craigi.-. Mr. Bchaenr Per M. M. S. S. Ernrtl MaMM from Mar--eille June «:—Mr. Broeknian. Prr (iernian s. S. SaetwM from Hrcnierhavenduc 24th June—Mrs. Carl Banner mann76 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement29 1897-06-18 3 REMINGTON TYPE-WRITER. .W'ALISTER CO. :io/:i:.- BOLE A(iKNTS Al BON MARCHE GREAT CLEARANCE (ASH SALE 01 vi i LADIES' AMi IiKMI.KMKN s BaqDiams im. Buna Punowiii ni:(;i.\MN(i FBOM Ist JULY.29 words
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Advertisement1136 1897-06-18 3 NOTICES, POSADA WINE COMPANY. Wine, Spirit, Cigar, <fc Tobacco Iterehanti WholetnU and Rtlail, 4, Battery Road, Singapore. 84T Cniim Street Penanu. DIAMOND JL'BILEE. I^OR the Oosnoalei ItkS public, sheds have been en-cted on the Esplanade facing the scene of lbs hind sport*, fireworks, Ac. Admisxioii to them will be B]1,136 words
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Advertisement610 1897-06-18 3 F( )K SAI.K; RM Mi >YM ENTS: To LET; AND PERSONALS. Ist Tims, I*, eenu a line; 2nd and 3rd nines 10cent* s line; 4th to Hth times, 1 Deals a line; 7th to IBth times, S cents a line; afterwards, 2 cents n line; but no harge le,s than610 words
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Page 3 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous457 1897-06-18 3 WEATHER REPORT. Kandang Kerbau Hotpital, 1 M ■'•>•'■ WH. a.m 3 p.m. 9 p.m. Rkmabks. Bar. 2H.928 a».7BH 29.879 Temp. "8.0 88.0 j 83.0 I W. BMbTher 74.0 79.0 79.0 >,C I Dir. of Wind Calm S. B.E. Max. Temp. 88.1 Ma 70.6 ?5 M«x. in Sun 163.0 19 Terr.457 words
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SHIPPING.
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Article1127 1897-06-18 4 Under this heading the following abbreviations are used:— str.—steamer; sh.—ship '.q.—barque; Brit.—British U.S. United ■itates; Fr. French; Ger.—German; Dut.— Dutch; Joh.—Johore; 4c., G.c, General ■irgo d.p.—deck passengers; U.—Uncertain; T. P. W.—Tunjong Pagar Wharf; T. D.—Taniong Pagar Dock B. W. Borneo Wharf; J. W.-Janliue's Wharf ;N. H.W.Sew Harbour1,127 words
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Article487 1897-06-18 4 VESSELS EXPECTED Same, port, probable date of arrival, awl name ol agent*. Aprnr. Hongkong, Jane BBj B, 4 MoMt. Aiiii.-iii'hil.-. Barry, JuneB6; Bonataad. Australind, Fremantle, JaneBB; Bonstead. Iliivirn, Europe, July Bi-lin Mix. i. Beuledl Hongkong, July I P. Bimoun. Benaldar, Antwerp, Jane 24, P. Biraoot, ltnnt.ini. rioarahaaa, Jnna487 words
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Article134 1897-06-18 4 H tLAO Vbbmi/b Nami. 4 Toss Captais Fkom Sailkd fl Rio. .I'llO 17 y..roii.-j iMta 8888 SchitmarieflOdeua May K> Borneo Co] I■■ 11 lonli-nHkjoM Nor.Ktr. T.i* Danelaen Bangkok Juno II W Mansfield A < 17 Borneo Krit.str. 101 Smith Bangkok June 13 Low Sum 1, Bane Borneo Dut -tr.134 words
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Article93 1897-06-18 4 Date. Vi— mV Namk FlAoAßui Ouuu DmuIATIM JumlH Kvamlul.' lint .Mr. 1* I'nkiin itr. 18 Siiluui ,ii. 1- Sri HOM Ann Mr. |h Bragfcmlh Mr. IK Myrmidon sir. H T*T*M Mr. 1- Miiliu -i n PAOltr. 1~ Hunk. i I lilt Ml I" Sri l'oiitiuiiuk str. 18 Veronej ltua93 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement509 1897-06-18 4 NOTICKS. a^^pjy^^y^g^^g^^gfajajajajßßHßaßHaHaßßßßßßßß^Bl The moil ronremnl ant moll «DUa«pUo or ail taxatKt >-iUt f CONSTIPATION HEADACHE CONGESTIONS trtllit tipc *lti»t jnntfM 'ffci' prints in tour cohim. Wkuuu LBaOV.i.l.' l R« dta PallU-Cbampa, PlrU ako au. Caunn. JAMES WATSON GO'S SCOTCH WHISKIES mm lIM VAI.IK INTHKMARKKr: $11.00 pek cask, nenr paid. v509 words
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Advertisement362 1897-06-18 4 NOTICES. "TIMKS" AND "BUnCKIV Strait* float, p '«t free, $30 a year, r .«j s inoiilh. or t-n cents a copy. Skisfl) Kuilijrt, post baa, J2O a year, or $o a quarter j or 40 cents a copy. The advertising rates are: first time, 15 cents a line; 2nd and362 words
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Advertisement903 1897-06-18 4 NOTICES. Sweet Scents from flowers, RIGAUD'S white vioi.it>. RIGAUD'S white Mil. RIGAUD'S WHITE JASMIN. RIGAUD'S WHITE LILAO. RIGAUD'S white imt. i RIGAUDsC iamius ii ii, Paris IX THE PRESS. GOLDEN RAUB WITH 8 MAI'S AND A TABLE OF STATISTICS. GULDEN RATH will I.c liaiidsomfly printcil on good paper. It will903 words
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Advertisement743 1897-06-18 4 NOTICES. Ayer's Cherry Pectoral For Colds, Couglis, Bronchitis, Sore Throat, Influenza, and Incipient Consumption, no reinwly approaches Ayer's Cherry l'ectoritl. It has long been the most pupuhimiid successful anodyne expectorant in Pharmacy, and is everywhere approved ami recommended liy tlie Faculty. It soothes the inllained membrane, breaks up irrigating mucus,743 words
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Advertisement56 1897-06-18 4 NOTICES. DISINFECTANTS."" To prevent tha qmaji of iilupu,. n S(. disinfectants. A large assortmeiit can l>e aMaiaad ;it THK DISPENSARY i.i, RAFFLES PLACE. COMFKISIM;: jim fluii>. CABBOLARD CREOSOTE. SAMTAS AHB DTIIKIiS. A. MACKAY, »l-c Manager $4A '/'A. frit* of the archly nun! edition ,J the Straits Times ixfonraiul-a-hulfilMirt per quarter56 words
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