The Straits Times, 21 October 1897
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Title Section12 1897-10-21 1 The Straits Times. ESTABLISHED: 1831. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21, 1897. NO. 19,300.12 words
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Advertisement785 1897-10-21 1 fpl l BOIiWBO COMPAMT, LIMITID r oeaaiUnl LiN kmnnaa*. r |**Sr^rra,<» Fu, Insumoo, Sooi* T 1 A < .«r«K.Co«P"T(Fi"). 11 iMUrmnoe Company. V l J*™ n-tvl SUM Navigation CompaoT. I iHham Uf Company T»- i££ZTlum*» Company. LimiUd. _^i-l»n ol th««e Companies, m the t" f* rt>cu^. of i ii K785 words
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Advertisement2011 1897-10-21 1 ii^BUCHAN AN WHISKY |O "TLJCT QCCT SOLE IMPORTERS !^T^S""^" Id I riL DLO I katz bros, SOLD BY ALL LICENSED SPIRIT DEALERS. LIMITED. Same ab supplied to the Hocus or Lords and Commons and to all good London Clubs. 81/12 INSURANCES. SUN INSURANCE OFFICE, LONDON ESTABLISHED 1710. Insurances effected upon2,011 words
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Advertisement823 1897-10-21 1 NOTICES. GOVERNMENT OF BRITISH NORTH BORNEO. GOVEBNMENT OF LABL'AN. rpENDERS will be received by the X Secretary to the Oovernor, Sandakan, on or before 16th November next, for the following Revenue Farms for 1898 Opium Farm. Spirit License Farm. Pawnbroking Farm. Customs Farm for North Borneo only. Gambling Restriction Farm823 words
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Advertisement956 1897-10-21 1 RHEUMATISM* RHEUMATISM. Many persons who have Buffered for years with rheumatmni and givrn up all hope of recovery have been permanently rured by Chamberlain's Pain Balm. The prompt relief from pain which it affords has delighted thousands of Buffered ami enabled them to get sleep and rest. E»en if you956 words
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Article512 1897-10-21 2 SiNiiAroßK, 21st October, 1897. PRODUCE (Hates are corrected to one p.m.) 'Jarabier, 9 f1.25. Jopra Bali, 6.66. do Pontianak 6.10. Pepper, Black JO.OO. do White, (8%) StUSO. Hago Flour Sarawak, 3.10. do Brunei,. 2.30. IVarl Sago 3.76. Coffee, Bali, picked ,39.50. Coffee Palembang picked 37.150. Coffee, Libeiian, No. 1512 words
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Article36 1897-10-21 2 Municipal Debentures 5%. Do. Do. 6%. Tnnjong Pagar BonJs. New Prye Kivcr Dock Co. i'unioms. Straits Ice Co. Alaynard .v. Co. Raubs Contributory. FOR SALE. Pengerang Planting Shares. SOMERVILLE A GUNN, Exchange Share Brokers.36 words
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Article86 1897-10-21 2 For Per ntr. Timt. To-Mokrow. Batavia via ports Ktong Wai, 11 a.m. N. Guinea via ports Xtettin, 2 p.m. Malacca and Klang Balarier, '2 p.m. Malacca <& Klang Chow l'hya, 3 p.m. Hongkong Sui Sang, 3 p.m. Satukkay. Bangkok Ctrbenu, 6 a.vi. Poimng and Deli Calypto, a p.m.86 words
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Article111 1897-10-21 2 From Ei-rope :-By the P. O. s. s. Hoielta, due on the L'Stli inst. Kkom Chisa :—By tho P. A O. s. s. Rucrmin, duo on :.'7th inst. Timk 'I'aklk Of Mails Dik. Left Singapore Due! in London Arrived Sept Ist P. AO. BeotMh BeotSftfc Sept 7th111 words
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Article250 1897-10-21 2 ARRIVALS. Per s. s. Saji\>ho from Klang via norles— Hon. E. AI. iferawether, Mrs. Wat kin*, Miss Swan, KeaSM .Nicholson, and Baxendal.'. I'.T v Sumatru from Deli :—Mr. K. Swan. I'er s. Suuiini) from Calcutta: I.ieut. Close. Per s. Palamcvtla from Calcutta anil Penane:—Messrs. Hcisner, G. Edward, Mrs.250 words
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Obituary17 1897-10-21 2 At Spoil is v.-oode Park, on the SOth inst., the wife o( Captain Snow, aged 31.17 words
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90 1897-10-21 2 THE STRAITS TIMES. THURSDAY, 21ST OCTOBER, 1897. REUTER'S TELEGRAMS. THE FRONTIER WAR. Established: 1881. PRICE 16 CENTS. Sutiscriptum rales and advertising rate* may be found on the fourth page] HARD FIGHTING. London, 2\s( October. Yesterday, General Biggs's division captured the Dargai ridge which was held by the Orakzais and AfridinReuter - 90 words
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Article14 1897-10-21 2 QBRMAN AMBASSADOR. liaron Marschall.'the German Foreign Minister, has been appointed Ambassador at Constantinople.14 words
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Article410 1897-10-21 2 The Municipal Commissioners and the Government are again at issue on the vexed question of the supply of water to Government buildings. The Commissioners had occasion recently to write to Government asking for a grant of land on the summit of Pearl's Hill for the purpose of410 words
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Article376 1897-10-21 2 An interesting point regarding the Municipal status of Sovereign I'rinces was raised, yesterday, at the Municipal Commission in Singapore. It happens that the King of Siam owns certain property in Singapore, a part of which, Hurricane House to wit, is kept empty for the King's use. Mr.376 words
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Article27 1897-10-21 2 Idle rumours continue to appear in Indian papers concerning alleged disaffection in Indian native regiments. The Indian native regiments have, as a matter of fact, behaved splendidly.27 words
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Article34 1897-10-21 2 The Calcutta Evening Mail suggests that the high mortality of Singapore in 1895-96 was due to bubonic plague and the Pi)iang Gcuette calls on the Straits Principal Civil Medical Officer to contradict that suggestion34 words
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Article10 1897-10-21 2 Thk few sporadic cases of cholera in Singapore have ceased.10 words
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Article13 1897-10-21 2 Thk Municipal President notes that Singapore is healthier than it was year ago.13 words
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Article18 1897-10-21 2 The Siamese Consul and Captain Bradberry have bagged 51 couple of snipe, in Province Wellesley, in 2J hours.18 words
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Article14 1897-10-21 2 Last month, theSelangorGovernmont railway earned $54,808 -a decrease of •3,434 compared with September, 1806.14 words
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Article18 1897-10-21 2 TH«steameri'«mofra left Hongkongat 6 p.m., on Tuesday, and may beexpected here at noon, on Sunday, the 24th inst.18 words
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Article19 1897-10-21 2 Th« St. Andrew's Social Society gives a musical evening and dance at the Rallies Institution, on Saturday evening first.19 words
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Article21 1897-10-21 2 Additional Municipal road inspectors •re appointed in Singapore. Well, the roads need to be inspected they are pretty bad just now.21 words
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Article27 1897-10-21 2 Ths- Hon. J. M. Vermont ar.-ived this ra lining from Penang in the I'alantcotta. The Hon. E. M. Merewethcr has aUo arrived from Malacca in the Sappho.27 words
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Article32 1897-10-21 2 Captain St. Ci.air is ailing Commandant h. V. A., Major Dunman having be«n placed on the tUk lint. Lieut. Coehrane, R. A having returned from leave, resumes the duties of acting adjutant.32 words
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Article30 1897-10-21 2 The Police authorities are anxious to have an Ordinance to enable them to deport those European aliens who infest this town. Such an Ordinance has been passed in India.30 words
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Article35 1897-10-21 2 For refusing to pay 'rikisha hire and striking the puller, a European and a Singhalese were yesterday ordered to pay sixty cents fare, and were fined two and five dollars each.35 words
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Article34 1897-10-21 2 Dr. Lim Boon Kknu'i lecturu on "Public Health and Popular Prejudices," which w.is postponed last Friday, will be delivered at the Prinsep Street Chapel, on this Friday, at .•> p. m.34 words
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Article33 1897-10-21 2 Teo Tow was sentenced, this morning, to six months' rigorous imprisonment for receiving stolen jewellery valued at one hundred dollars. Notice of appeal was given. Bail was fixed at SSUO.33 words
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Article43 1897-10-21 2 Nine Chinese coolies were sentenced to one month's rigorous imprisonment, each, at Penang, last Saturday, for assaulting Captain Bloinberg of the 9.8. Rajah Kongsi. The trouble arose out of a dispute about money. These coolies were on the ship's roll.43 words
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Article51 1897-10-21 2 The foreign community of Bangkok, at a meeting held for the purpose on the Kith instant, decided upon presenting an address to the King of Siam on his return to that city. To meet the expense, money is being raised, with 50 ticals as maximum limit toa51 words
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Article58 1897-10-21 2 Ymtekday, Mr. MacLennan, Assistant Manager of the Singapore Branch of the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank, left for Penang where he is to take over charge of tho Bank's agency for two months. Mr. Dow goes to China on leave of absence for that time, and Mr. and Mrs.58 words
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Article79 1897-10-21 2 A ohhkbpomdbnt says -The number of touts, or lawyers' runners, is continually increasing. The lobbies of the police courts are thronged with them during the morning hours. They are a nuisance to everybody, but they are an especial annoyance to strangers. In many places in the east, successful79 words
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Article85 1897-10-21 2 Thk mortality among officers during the present frontier war has been exceptionally severe, and as one of the many instances of this rather significant state of things, we may mention that Lieut. J. E. Donaldson, R.A., son of Mr. A. L. Donaldson, formerly of Singapore, as the only85 words
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Article148 1897-10-21 2 MONSIEUR I.' IDITETK I)U "STHAITS TIMES." MO.NBIBUK,— Je vous prie de bien vouloir me preter le secours de vos cieuses colonnes, pour rec-tilier un bruit rfpandu par ciuelquug personnes tioi. oisives ne trouvant que dans la mddisance un adoucissement a leurs idoos borneea. Moi, Lucien Beaulieu n' ai148 words
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Article33 1897-10-21 2 ThoFiratGriflinHandicap: WUhelauna The 2nd Griffin Handicap: Piknn The Roadsters Handicap: Egertun The Club Cup Vanit.i, The Tanglin Cup Zittn The Road Stakes Lord f t m [Isles The Intermediate Stakes l'ilot33 words
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Article47 1897-10-21 2 Ist orikfin handicap. Kiki.kman, Klondyke, Barbara, 'I > Scout, l.oc-htmg.ir. JesM.-a, Delay, I'ik. Bio, Molly Bawn, Mona, Welcome 2ND UHIFKIN HANDICAP. Romance, Klmidyke, Tinstream, Aguinaldo, Robert the Devil, The Widow Lochnagar, Thistledown, Wilhehiiins. (.LIB CIP. Buccleugh. HEAD 9TAKB6. King of Clubs, The Marchioness. INTERMKPIATE STAKES. Sundown.47 words
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Article377 1897-10-21 2 ilhiliiiitia was made a hot favourite last night for the lir>t grillin handicap, Tiii-itrnun being the only 3thi>r Itartei that went to a high figure. I gets oil' «lb. in the weights, and tha mare has to carry Ulh. more than si,,. did on Tuesday. I think she377 words
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Article593 1897-10-21 2 CENTRAL (TKIXU ESTABLISHMENT A general meeting of the Belangoi Planters' Associatic.n was held, al Kuah Lumpur, on Saturday. Mi. Care) took the chair Tlie Chairman read a lottei from the Secretary to Qovammeut on the subject of the Coast Chandu Kami. in which it was stated that593 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement669 1897-10-21 2 NOTICES. NOBEL'S EXPLOSIVES COMPANY, LD. Manufacturers of I DYNAMITE GELIGNITE GELATINE DYNAMIIK BLABTINO GELATINE DETONATORS KXTORTKKS OF: ALL tin"* OP hafkty ran HI) ELF.CIRh HI.ASTINO APPARATUS. Tub asoti Kxplomvm, biiko ill mm-inutu lif Guat BaiTAm, ABB If ADI TO r»(M THS HIOH STANDARD OF PUKITY A>D SAFETY TITS IMPOBBD BY669 words
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Advertisement738 1897-10-21 2 NOTICES. SINGAPORE PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY. A CHORAL AND ORCHESTRAL CONCERT WILL BE GIVEN ON Thunday, the 26th instant. Particulars later. J. Pf'LGLASE, 28/10 'lon. Secretary. NOTICE. 1 WILLIAM BRUCE, will not be ret. ponsible for any debt or debts constructed by my wife, Virginia, who hnleft my protection. 30/10 NOTICE. riMiE738 words
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Advertisement361 1897-10-21 2 UTEST AD^RTISEMENT. HABMSTON'S CIRCUS. ROYAL MENAGERIE. This talented Company will reappear in Singapore for a short season only. GRAND OPEXING NIGHT, MONDAY, OCTOBER 25TH. PRICES OF ADMISSION: lioxes (6 chairs) SlO Single Seat (Box) 2 Dress Circle 1.50 Stalls 0.50 Gallery (Natives only) 0.30 Box Plan at Kelly X Walsh's.361 words
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Advertisement7 1897-10-21 2 FOB OUTEJUL SHIPPING M:\Vs UE PAGE V7 words
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Article3149 1897-10-21 3 ,M AND HURRICANE Hoi wumrt m w rates \M> THK WATER ramr mi. CONTROVERSY. ue Municipal Commis- -.i.-rday afternoon. Mr Walter Egerton I, nt), Mr. Tan Ckesifl Oiang Ty< Mr BohaL i I u.s. Mi Nanson, and ijiiim. mi k .it. -merit showed a Banki of Sai^Oo.-. as3,149 words
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Article1279 1897-10-21 3 London, 24th September. The number of cycling accidents in this country is increasing at an alarming rate, but when they come to be looked into they generally resolve them«ol»<!» into occurrences that might have been nvor.'vd by the exercise of a little care. A man will run into1,279 words
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Article63 1897-10-21 3 Hahmston's Circus arrives from Java in a few days, and a grand opening night is aniiuuiii'cd for Monday next. As on previous Occasions, the circus scored a nuge ninnim in in a, where, by latest advices, it was going a> strong atever. The stay of the Circus in63 words
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Article55 1897-10-21 3 The nMHTBhiw jreeterday lalabed at the Holyrood Mess, tome nine orten riden negotiating tin- jumpi roecaeefidly, in full view of a very lauge gathering. The Holyrood IfeM mtertalned, and the Band of the Bagimenl provided mmie. The cup that Mr. I'ayne (Jallwev won on Tuesday was duly Oiled55 words
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Article252 1897-10-21 3 "STRAITS TIMKS" -TOURNAMENT. The following games are worthy of i note for the sound sacrifice of the I (jueen SICILIAN DEFENCE. White Black (Dr. T. H. Stephens). (Mr. St. .art Howe). P— K 4 P-Q B 4 P-KB4 P-K4P Kt— K B 3 P-Q 3 I'xP PxP B— Kt252 words
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Article45 1897-10-21 3 Dr. Nightingale, medical officer to the Siamese Government at Bangkok, has tiled an action for libel in the British Consular Court there. The action is against thetfiam Olmerrer, damages being laid at SlO.OOO. The alleged libel affects the plaintiff's conduct as veterinary officer.45 words
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Article86 1897-10-21 3 Tne oarthquakeonthe<'OaEt of North liorneo, a month ago, which raised an irdet off Labuan, wrought great havoc in the southern Philippines, it being a -companied by tidal waves which, at one place, rose to a height of eighteen feet. There was but little loss of life, owing to86 words
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Article166 1897-10-21 3 Paris, 13th October. During the riots at Rome caused by the income-tax, a number of the rioters made a determined attempt to erect barricades in the streets, and maintained a hot fire against the police. One rioter was 9hot dead and three seriously wounded. Seven policemen were wounded.166 words
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Article85 1897-10-21 3 In?) Vi MLi Namk Hl.AuAltH. QUUII 1 > r TINATIOI« Ocl 10 Laurel Bnncb •_i) Taraat lllp l'l Banujvn i ■.'I TancArvllle 21 UcAli»t«-i :i Banka g] TltM PorStoaa 111 I l-1.. Itnt.Htr. Kitson I'orl Mile (Australia) I str. d-iffln Bulu i ih. Ml lion- Porl Said f.o. str.85 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement33 1897-10-21 3 INDIGESTION SPEIIIIIV Cl kill HV Condy's F! i Bwok ol MncMmsMbbl I'-/*: IsW Report* on every boltlc Insist on buying "CONOYS aU'D. Cvtiay A Mitiha o/ Lumljn. £i.j ..iu. ait ttn 9oli Mai)uf*et*nis.33 words
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Advertisement1247 1897-10-21 3 NOTICES. Per doc. qts. SUPERf OR Claret (gs2.Gowithoutduty. Margaux 16.60 Superior Chateau Pey Berland ?7 Superior White Wine Barsac 13.60 16/12 Apply at I*6, Bobinson Road. FOR LABUAN, KUDAT, AND SANDAKAN. The N. C. B. Company's steamer 1 .1 HI .1 .1.1. will be despatched for above ports as early1,247 words
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Advertisement1126 1897-10-21 3 FOR SALE; KM VIA >YM ENTS; TO LCT; AND PERSONALS. [Ist time, I.. .Nt" a line; 2nd and Srd times, 10 cents a line 4th to 6th times, fi cents a line; 7th to Ixth times, 3 cents a line; afterwanls, centn a line but no charge lesfthnn one dollar.1,126 words
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Page 3 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous267 1897-10-21 3 WEATHER REI'ORT. Kandang Kerbuu Hospital, 20(n OW, IW. nn.m.H p.m. (i p.m. Remakks. liar. 29.93-.' 29.853 251.910 Temp. 85.0 83.0 79.0 >. W.BMbTher 77.4 78.0 77 0 5 *i jf-2 1 )lr. of Wind N.W. Calm w.s.w ojsij Max. Temp. 86.9 S2 v Mm... 74.0 £5.:* l Max. in Sun267 words
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SHIPPING
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Article227 1897-10-21 4 Under thia heading the following abbreviation! are used: atr. steamer gh. ship bq.— barque i: Brit.— British V. S. United StaUs Fr. French Ocr. German Dut.— Dutch; Job. Johore; Ac, G. c, Genc.-al cargo d.p.—^eck pasaenger* V. Uncertain; T. P. W.— Tanjong Pagar Wharf: T. P. D.—227 words
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Article1010 1897-10-21 4 Abbivau Sihci Noon of Vim kkuay. Clio, Brit. itr. 767 tons, Captain Whyte. 21atOct. From Bangkok, 17th Oct. G.c. and 4 d.p. S. Steamship Coy. For Bang kok, U— Rds. Medina, Brit. str. 608 tons, Capt Ralph. 21st Oct. From Bangkok, 16th Oct. G.c, 3 d.p. W. Mansfield1,010 words
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Article470 1897-10-21 4 [fame, port, probable date of arri. m J name of agent*. A. -lull, s I/pool, Nov 10; W. Mansfield. A. Apear, OUeaUa, <>>-t 2(i; S. A M s. Anoooa, Hongkong, Dei: 22; P. A O. Benledi, London, Nov l P. Simona. Hayei ii. Kurope. Nov 11 Helm Meji470 words
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Article89 1897-10-21 4 5 VuMEL'a Nam B VIMEL'B NAMK. 4 Rio. i«. 4 Tohb Captain From Sailkh t:oNBiuxttUlo. Jet 1.11 Kn|iiiho -I ak II M.'dllM 21 I'Hkmi II Sui Hkiik tl BunurtM 21 Tiin.-Hrvilli-VI Talanu-ottii Brit.str. wWI Klnn K o lt lits. s,ln|, On I t »tr. 808 Itnlph Bangkok <'t Id89 words
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Advertisement403 1897-10-21 4 NOTICES, ELLWOOD'S pateni AIR-CHAMBER HELMETS A HOUSEHOLD WORD INDIA. Worn w thi East iiy aii. Awakbed Thi Ornrißs, Tub Gold Mki-ai T«iCmLSi«vi<itandTHK(c«.s"< I 11 K. Umdob,loM ELLWOOD'S paient AIR-CHAMBER HELMETS c. m. A th. 2/11 "James watson c^o^s SCOTCH WHISKIES AKK THK Mi VAI.I K IN THE .MARKET: V V403 words
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Advertisement381 1897-10-21 4 NOTICES. For Constipation I and BMousnessi I A ah| ud ufa nmttj fcf Udiw .nJ cUUtm K> I I act itnilr but prompilf upon tba livar, nomjch tad I E£l. frull jJurn cV,.. hib.tuil couiititloo, I 0«.r..,v. brtaih and lick-hMdaclu. I JDUEK, ru« VlTtenne, PAMI Rcnowud Phjtiiciaiu pttKrib* Grimlulli Mtlico381 words
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Advertisement419 1897-10-21 4 NOTICES. EAHTRRN HOBISiei ill AUKNCY COMPANY. LIMITED. A inv 1 Capital £1,000,000 Sobfu-ribed at eOO^SO Advances made upon Mortfag* of Ttm holds, Skx'ks, Shares, and other approved .uri,;.'- State, Municipal, and other Pu;.lic Loaiik negotiated and issued upon ho LUMIM Market. PATKKsON, SIMONS A Co., Agent*. ABRAMS'S HORSE REPOSITORY. KACE419 words
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Advertisement506 1897-10-21 4 j NOTICES. J. MOTION CO. WATCHMAKKKS. JEWELLERS. OPTICIANS. REPAIRS PROMPTLY EXECUTED. THE NEW HARBOUR DOCK CO., LTD. ris Company executes ships' repairs of all descriptions in the most efficient manottr under the superintendence of European Shipwrights and Engineers. No. 1 gbavino Dock. Length— 4ls feet. Depib of Water from 14506 words
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Advertisement248 1897-10-21 4 NOTICES. SOCIETY FOR THK I'IiKVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS. I^HE public nre informed tba» tn« fiddrcs* of the Society's Inspector. Mr. E. F. JPsglar, Is at the Old flaol site, Brass Bassa Road. AH persons wishing to report »ny easel of crcclty which may come under their notice are requested248 words
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Advertisement233 1897-10-21 4 NOTICES. M ARIE BRIJA^AND-^ Brandy Ourac.no Qu&liU Anisette Haraschinn SupaJrleure. Liqueurs Sole Agents for the Straits. to.th. MOINECOMTE4O*. JOSEPH BAKKU. (Vnmctionbr ahd Vienna Briar Baii e HF.OS to inform the Ladies and Gentl. men of Singapore that, he has opened n Confectionery and Vienna Bnkerv :U N, ti, Victoria Street,233 words
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