The Straits Times, 23 February 1898
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Title Section12 1898-02-23 1 The Straits Times ESTABLISHED: 1831. SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1898. NO. 19,40-112 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement864 1898-02-23 1 BOKNKO COMPAMT, LIMITID. ..-onu»elV«»P»»J (His). iCTs.,ait«Ma I^» *ss«™k» SocWj. n Marine Insuraaos Company. i hiua Mot«»l Htasaa NaTiiratino CompaiT. iaritias. lastumaos Compaej, Lumtsd. particulars of U*ss Ooßßuies, m tba JtjmSm^t of TUX BOENKO COMJJjrf, LIMITED. AkmU. MKAMSHIP COMPANIES. I Ornct, CoLLYsa Qrjir STEAM NAVKJATION (X)MPANY. arata r..K China. Jatah, I'nuo,864 words
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Advertisement814 1898-02-23 1 STEAMSHIP COMPANIES. J)K KONINKLIJKE PAKKTVAAKT MAATBCHAPWJ A,, i Wr lr wi lhc N "'hcrlan.ls India Government. ji,,r«i, i bngojan: shii Aoncr, unJ. Danimj Co., 2-.r CollviiQuay. Fr.ro Kjpecled W ill U- Despatched for On R "1111*1. KSml F.I, li. I', uu-h-1,),. l'a.la,,K,~anTsinnatrTs Rnav,,,. KlteU i miM lh.ll r-sa.<tatWa.aourabaya, 17. BaUrla,814 words
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Advertisement341 1898-02-23 1 I>HITISH INDIA STKAM NAVUiAI> TION COMPANY, LIMITED. TO PKNAXIi, RANGOON, CALCUTTA Oneof the Con, panyssteamers is intended to leave lanjong I'aijar Wharf every week I Passengers and Cargo are lrooke<f by the I above steamers at through rales to all ports in India ami Ceylon, also to Kant Afrii.n Torts.341 words
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Advertisement707 1898-02-23 1 INSURANCES. THE LONDON AND LANCASHIRE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Capital 1:J,157,500 Paid up Capital 1'13,7&u Reserve Fund 6T«,»V. The undersigned. Agents for the Company, are prejiared to accept lire risks at current rates of preroium. BOI'STEAD m Co. rK CHINA TRADER- INSUKANCF COMPANY, LIMITED. Capital Subscribed J2..« .>..««. Amount Paid Dp707 words
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Advertisement496 1898-02-23 1 INSURANCES. I 'PHE QUUH INSI'ItANCK COMI'ANY X HOW SOOaOja IK THI ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY. Home Offices: l,ii n s lssi-Ktv 1. l: -.i i.i>. l.n 1 1 1 The undcrsigne.l, Agents for the ;il..'\ t Company, are prepared to take risks ut current rates. HOOULANDT Co. THE STRAITS INSURANCE COMPANY.496 words
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Advertisement393 1898-02-23 1 BANKS. TTOSGKOXO AM) SHANGHAI IX BAXKINU ('OUIMRATION. I'MH Of CUPITAI HO.flOO.rtio. KEBEKVI UMi .-,000,000. St C. MII'IIAKLSKN. K*j.~ Chai»»»i. v. I>. 1!.. m»... X-,. 1. It,. ii««i»<.»jUi. O. B. DouwmLL, hq. K. Hii>»a«. K^. Chief V'mh, Ho«o«o»o.-T. Jacmou, E»). BH4loeil-J.l'.WAi') K K.dARDSER.E«,. Lo»do» Bamiiw-Lokihhi i»D Couimr BAMUSG t'OSIPAXV. I.IMln r.393 words
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Advertisement145 1898-02-23 1 NOTICES. J. MOTION CO. ,iK\vi:i.i,r,tts, OPTICIANS. mili l'BOMlil.Y EXKCUTKU RILEY.IIARGREAVES IIAVK IMi KKCKI\ Kl> The Cyc-loofthe Future: Chainlesa Cycle. —CALL AM) SKt: rOVMM tho latest patterns of the "hoyal nnrcHd" AND "I'ATIIKINPKK" OTGLK sou-: A(ii:.\Ts. Km Uk bnHl ami nmst vari'nl ft... k n, li,,- Sli.,,N S.'lll.ni.-iils HUrVODUB AM" UTUAMGU145 words
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Advertisement757 1898-02-23 1 lIILIOI'S OQUC. MY *,(<■ ha* hail thn-v attack* of Mlloai ,oli,< aad in ea.h raw m promptly rt>lip\r>l liy ClimiilHTlnin'?, Coll* I'liol.tii ami Iliarriuva K.-1.1..U I lad t In IhMli.lh.i ,M.-,li,i-,. for .oil. I hay.< HHMill (i I' Dl v. >v CUn.wll,-, HU> If thin MMd| i. K iv..,i toon757 words
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81 1898-02-23 2 STRAITS TIMES. WEDNESDAY, 23 rd FEB., 1898. THE RUSSIAN WARSHIPS AT PENANG. Estaijushed 1831. PRICK If CENTS. [SaliKriplim rate* anilmlvertuing-niln may Im/auml on the fourth jxiqe.} THEY COM. TIIK.RK (apWIll) Irleyruul to Ihr i>lmil» Timct) (I'rom unr Cttrrefpiittlfnl.) /'<•««„./, hv,;,i..../.,.v. 1..V./....L Twoßussiau iiiou-of-war,llio Samr'ui and the KajaJ Ir/i/.y, arrived here81 words
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REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
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Article58 1898-02-23 2 MX. (11 \MHKIII..\I\ VIKWS. Union, 23rd February. Mr. .Chamberlain has confirmed, inthe Houseof Commons, the statement, made in Reuler's telegram from Aka^sa, tliat French forces were advancing upon Sokoto. Mr. Chamberlain added that he could not believe that the French Government had authorise,! this invasion of territory,58 words
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Article22 1898-02-23 2 A genii-official note published at Paris states that it is untrue that French troops air in the vicinity of Sokoto.22 words
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Article272 1898-02-23 2 The lelatiuus betweon Franco and Britain in Africa seem less dangerous than they did yesterday. It is true that Mr. Chamberlain has conlii 1 Keotert telegram, which stated that two French expeditions wcreadvancing upon Sokoto. But, on the other hand, Mr. Chamberlain, referring to the.AiiQlo-Krench agreement which272 words
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Article25 1898-02-23 2 I.adv Mitiiiki.i. will k- "At Homo" to-morrow, Thursday afternoon, at QoirenmantHoaee. It is hoped that 11. U. H. Prince ll.nn of I'russia will ha present25 words
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Article166 1898-02-23 2 fcfauOcaTuaeakatoeorre the question of gu tovn-Ughtina !i y "'akin- it purely Municipal underUikinj;. IbeOai Company does not gjHra aatWaceJoa, and its contract with tin: Mimic ipality is drawing to an end Then, its exclusive pririlafel hen arc also nearly expiring. U Qentta now pnpoaM that the Municipality shall buy up166 words
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Article14 1898-02-23 2 PboODCS, m, hanue, an.l share prices, ami the mail list, are on page. 4,14 words
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Article14 1898-02-23 2 "l"n i^ ninrnin?, Serjeant l!<'atlie found th.' body ul a Chinaman in tliu harbour*14 words
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Article17 1898-02-23 2 TBl Italian man-of-war Mareo IUo Ml I'jrt Saul on the Ist instant, on her ni to China,17 words
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Article10 1898-02-23 2 MAJoK-CiLNKßAiJoucis-Vaualian, having returned from Changlne, nniffln luouuiuid of tlw Station10 words
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Article653 1898-02-23 2 THE GERHAV AXD TIIR RUSSIAN WARSHIPS. THE I'KIXCK ARRIVES TO ■MORROW Thk lie Jion, which is a 20 knot cruiser, trrived in Singapore roads at one f clock this nfternoon. Captain Ainslie A. I). C, had driven from fjfcr- .iment House, and he left Jolins on's Pier in653 words
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Article276 1898-02-23 2 t'rvta our Cormpamltnt.) MINIM. MATTERS Tiikre was a fatal accident in the day, in which a Chinaman lent his life. The deceased was at work in a shaft when mi. lil. iily In- w;ts Been to fall for- ward When picked up, he was dead. It is believed276 words
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Article2037 1898-02-23 2 !preU!nt), ToC" 1 IWfathw. Messrs. Sohst, Nanson, Meyer, Kvans, I Cho» GUng Thye, and Tan Cheng Tuan. The minutes of the last meeting having been read and confirmed, the President laid upon tho table the tiiiani'ial statement, showing balances at follows Copper rom account SAO current accounts *70,X752,037 words
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Article40 1898-02-23 2 THE KIRKDALE." 'I'iik Captain of the s boa i iuugov, wbicii is dus bei* shortly, Ikih reported at Penang, tl>«l M» raa aground in Hi,- Kml >.a &>"''">; .'.-.tli to the i',th of January sli»l«»' earn of dynamite ami guiiiKWdrr •aaaf40 words
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Article41 1898-02-23 2 Oa Mon.lay Bornlng la-t Vj Woman, ivsidm- ;il W.i\. I ■erioiuuy burnt by hen-lotlu on lire w1,i1,. reHUiligfl Im boea taken to the hospital, >"" '""i'°| ■spaded tliat iha will recovei l.ruihei. in bying to timno, »m ilbo »erioiiflv I'lnut^^^41 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement519 1898-02-23 2 NOTICES. XOBEL'S EXPLOSIVES COMPANY, LD. Manufa.tnr,.r.o(: I'l.WMlll HKI 1. .Mi1. i.ki.mim: i, vn miTE ItI.ASIIM. (II I MI V K |.KHINM,.|> HAJ II H/.K rRIC BLASTIira tPPARATUd Tai von Kiruwiva., iiiinu »ll ■uinMr-ri,,,,, K TAJK n Tin: 11Km.,11 (torauHiKT, Am, mi THItKrnK( ,ihiuk to iii or hctuiob ejuun UD ■tiimutii519 words
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Advertisement558 1898-02-23 2 NOTICES. KITZ BHO'ITIERS, LLMITKI). MELLIN'S FOOD aiNTAINH No STARCH, 111 I MAM- A 1'1.1i11.. 1 rfbl) POM THK ViUX'.K-l (Mill) MXI.I.IN > l-onll I.. 1 Inlant- an.l li.v.ili.l- may be obtained ..r all Daalan thronrhoill !h. WOtU MELLIN'S mki.i.ins BKnjm <<iD LITER OIL Contai I .Mi |r.,1 .1 tin. -1558 words
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Advertisement315 1898-02-23 2 NOTICES. ROBINSON fc 00. IMPORTERS UK. II CLASS HOOTS AMI SHOES: "BoarcJ. BOOT. Bkstßeowb <m 1 Bourn, leather Ii I. will- uelt-. SI I. .Mi, pair. Baowa Oon Cau Booia, Baon Xii, Vki.i.t Boot, liclit aakcaiUS. BuocOuca Vki.ht Boom lijtlit make. BUM. IIko)\n Cai.i Itoors. liroiul toes, BtOMand ..Mi. pair.315 words
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Advertisement879 1898-02-23 2 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. WAITED. lanjonu Pagar Dock J>eb-. strait. Tradinx Coy. Shares. Mayoars 1 1'ur. Kham. Tanjonn l'afrar Dock Coy. Shares. Prya Xiv, r l>o.k Coy. shares. KOK SALE. Kportinc «'lul. Debt. ManMral I IM.. )M tan* najaMn, Sink Timl.fr CoyMiaren. FHASKK A Co.. v. c. Kx.hani;.- ami Share Broker*. TOWX879 words
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Advertisement25 1898-02-23 2 THE "STKAITS TIAIES" HAS THE LAUGEST CIRCULATION OF ANY NEWSPAPER IN ASIA BRITISH INDIA EXCEPTED NO OTHER EASTERN NEWSPAPER HAS SO WIDESPREAD i A CIRCULATION.25 words
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Article835 1898-02-23 3 r HF. CASK (IF KKBEI.UOI'B ■rauL* parban, aal the fault of the nraucli Comedy Company that all the ,v- H".v have liithertu |.rodiiced in Lasapore are based uj«»i> incidenta of i.litv It may he, perhaps, tbat it impossible t,, find, many modem plays that are not uponrachthian.835 words
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Article201 1898-02-23 3 I rttiiamjasWinfJ ret cut he. ivy i.iins. foi tin- la.-t here, have miked gicit d.unpaddf crops anuthrt meetiiiK of tin- Malacca ".-.ailed OB Saturday, the IWli re, Inordei ti> provide foi greater demands ..I a detailed mproving the Club Mouse d.d that tin, ainonnl lo raised by debenture bonds201 words
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Article2058 1898-02-23 3 FRANSCO SIAMESE RELATIONS. THK CASE FOR BIAM. STATKMENT BY THK KING. IHl»T IN BKITAI.V (From our Corretjmiiii-nl l'"rii, 'JKIh January. A I'RKM ii Diplomatist with whom I have frequently had the pleasure of eoaTeretag, has just returned tnl'ari•aat aa azteadad .--ay i,, i ta v ai d f-Kypt. He had2,058 words
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Article58 1898-02-23 3 For Earop*, Pariatla.ll, on Majd Keb. Kch.i Mevcr Co. Antwerp via |s,rt-. Kirn .(i.r.i Kara, due 'Jei.l Feb.. Pit, i -on Simon- A Co. Odessa, Kirn. on -.'Hth Feb. Borneo Co. London aad lave, pool. Mijpas, t > load early Feiv. Home, 00. Svdocv via i..58 words
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Article237 1898-02-23 3 LA DIES LAWN TENNIS. RESULT OF TUESDAY'S PLAY. inMi'i.,v-mi\ Mre. Dare Ixiil Mrs. Somenille 9-3, 6-2. MIXED DOim.K HANDICAP. A. CLAW. Mr and Mrs. Braddell owe lfi.l heal Miss Kerr and Mr. F. 1). Maetaggart 4, 6-2. 1t-4. n. class. Mr. and Mrs. Jolley sir., beat Mr. 4 Mrs. Schrager237 words
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Article777 1898-02-23 3 Mi:. ChamlK-rlaiu's favourite author in tile world of littion is Dumas. Hitherto it has always been stated that Dickens was his favourite.' According to reports, more or less trustworthy, the mind of the young King Alexander of Servia has become impaired and his heart is much affected. Ihaaa777 words
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Article, Illustration875 1898-02-23 3 (conducted by Bart pawn") All Chess corn'spundenei' should l>e addretsed to King's Pawn Solution*: Problem No. 14. by I M. Conleiro solved by B- R 7 lVohlem l.v a Planck, solved by I 4 x I". B P x Kt. S l{ K4(ch), l'xo. SKt maleK If 1. KxKt875 words
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Article447 1898-02-23 3 THE ANNUAL HEGIRA." TIIK rA--KN.it'-!. I i. THK I. k O. "i.AN.t-' Altli Kebruary Mrs Adams Mr. and Mrs Karle Bent MtHorancl Mrs Shillingtoii and t.iiinlv. I Mr. It. A. Uw Mr. J. A. Pegßs Mr (ircgory "Siiammi.m." Mlh Kebruary. I, nut Cochrano, Col Hogle. ki. OoMaUßam," lltli March Mr447 words
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Article210 1898-02-23 3 Tin- steamer aWassV, as tlie Roauas Volunteer Fleet, arrived yesterday from t i.les-:i. and anolioreiloulm the liarliour. I. lie in the afternoon, she -tc.im.,l 1., Taajou Pagar Wharf to ooal. Bhabrinai n large inilitnry force for Vladivoatock, and is evpecle.l to resume her voyage al s o'clock, (his210 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement916 1898-02-23 3 NOTICES. gKNSON'S_W ATC II K S M»vcrA.-roKv, Ludoiti Hill, lx>HDotf. MAKF^ TO H. at THE QI'KKN. Hpevially manufactunnl and recommended for use in the East. Bauson's si k. ia i gtaaaawji "FIELD" WATCH. A Gold Keyless Kuglish Half Cnrono meter, i-j:,. BENSONI* "I.UIKJATF." WATCH. A tl.r.s- ,p. .rter TlaUi Knglish916 words
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Advertisement998 1898-02-23 3 FOUSALK:'':MPI.<>YMKNTS: TOI.KT: IND PERSONALS. lsTTixn, laeaata a line: gad and .tnl lime., in,. iii. n line 4th to llth limes, cents a line; 7th In I.4th times. cents* line; afterwards, cents hue I nt elmrge Iras thsn one dollar, Thus. tkrt,lint tuiveri.-enieiii. aknasat, In thk type, aaa In. inserted :t998 words
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Page 3 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous242 1898-02-23 3 WEATHKK KKI'OUT Kamhna Kerlmu Hot) Hal, -Jliul h*l: Iww. lin.m :t|..in fpill. Kk*akks7 Bur. 3M J!i.~-; 111.M13 Temp. »:u Mid 7« I W. ll'll.Thel >.-, US 7i.il IMr.ofWiad s. v s.K. s. I M ax. Temp. RTJ Max.in Sunli'h- f* Terrrad. 7.1. 1 |J ■Uinfall Nil. SWaUTUBB TKI.I-;(iKA.M IK f:.242 words
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Article490 1898-02-23 4 SIXOArOM. 23R1, FkDHARV, 1806. PRODUCE (ludrs an cumded to \HM a.».> Oambier I -i-flO. Copra Bali, 7.x.',. do Pontianak 7.30. Pepper, Black 23.00. do White, (8%) 41JX). Sago Flour Sarawak 3.36. do Brunei. ...nominal '-'7 O. Pearl Sago 3.00. Coffee, Bali, picked 2K.W. Coffee Palembang, picked.... 34.00. Coffee, Lioerian,490 words
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Article106 1898-02-23 4 For I'rr itr. 7W. To-Morrow. Bangkok H. S. 9mm, a.m. lUnfkok M,,lma, Noon. Malacca A Muar lldnit. 1 p.m. Padang via port- I. AUiamler. J p.m. Penang and Deli (alupto. 2 p.m. MnlHccaA Klang Chow Phya, S p.m. Bangkok A.,,,<; Al/, 3 p.m. Bgkalin i Bngan Ho Tana,106 words
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Article93 1898-02-23 4 From KmolK:— By the P. AO. s.s. Thuw't, dm- on Friday. Fhom Cms* :-By the P. A O. s.s. Oaasaß, due on the 24th instant. Jan nth K. 1). 1.. F.l. sth .liin lltli M. M. K.-bl'n.l JU l'.ltll P. .V O. K.I. I .Mil .1 .n93 words
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Article270 1898-02-23 4 Per s. a, Hi' air (rom Bangkok: Mr. Per s. s. I'tihtmrotla from Rangoon Heun. C. li. llrer.lon. J. Dalbv, Craft. I. c. Qoaaa, :ind v. a BaMea, ■\O AUIUVK. (far traaa*an|, Per M. M s. Krn.,l Simons from M»rMillM Keb. 1.1 Mi-s dementi Smith, Mr. C. Van270 words
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SHIPPING
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Article207 1898-02-23 4 Under this headingthefollovringabbreria. tiona are oaed «tr. —steamer sh. ship hq.-bar.jue; Brit. Ilritish V. S. United Ktatet; Fr. French Ocr— German Dutr.— Dutch; Job.— Johore; tc, G.c, General cargo d.p. deck passenger* U. Uncertain; T. P. W.-Tanjong Pagar Wharf; T. P. D.— Taniong Pagar Dock B. W.207 words
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Article1291 1898-02-23 4 Aaaiviu ttmci Noon of Vliujm. Ban Sena Ilium. Brit. atß 408 tons, (apt Lyons, ffihiil K.-k From Bangkok. lKih F.-l-G.c, and 30 d.p. Ran Seng mi.l Co. For Bangkok Wtli -X.lv Han firm.;, Hut. str. 275 torn.. Captain Rolufs. sSnl Fell. From Riuidii<ritMiwsn. uii ii X.-i. (i.,-.. ill1,291 words
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Article409 1898-02-23 4 Ifamf, port, probable date of arrival, ami name 0/ ayfntu. A. Ap.ar, Hongkong. Fel. «H; 8. A .Mo--.. Alton. Canlilf. Feh 27 \mphitrite. Hkoni;. Pab '.'4; ■awaaben. AllKiin, llombav, I'ft Feh 17; nun \.y. BareraTßrauMß, ilar 3 Boh'n Meyer. ll.i'i ii,-.. Hongkong. Mar 12 P. A O. It,409 words
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Article162 1898-02-23 4 h VnwiL'a Name 4 Tox«. Cimix Fkoh Sulii. flirrfT—— Rio rVI. BkHMOuWt*. 4!« Lyons gufkok K.I. Iffmn ta. H Komi; AH Nor. str. -Mi Ilium lliin K kok IVI. 11l [fen S.u 1..-. 5.,,a101l Kus tru. .1«M CVil>,li;i«l,i, -11, .1,,,, I:: M P.d«g»tc»llt|»li|M tn. MWfToM il Hulls k..|, 18B*H162 words
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Article124 1898-02-23 4 Kill.. i --n NiMI FLAuJkRiu CiPUB I>i:mivhih> Fob Ilivulm H Kiilili H hi Ann Ffekaa M TaacarrUfa K Malmvn ■_':i Nk Ann 23 Juno Baa wimti Uin L>3 MaratoH V ■-M an i;.unij.ii a) l'eotukolu Kirn Ko 5... 23 Vyner Coluinl.u. Brit. t»tr. Bl Sauil.-ikan'viii'iturts «lr. I'anon. Mkdraa m124 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement346 1898-02-23 4 NOTICES .1 AM KS WATSON COS 800TCH \VIIISKIP]S AKK THK HI YAM K IN THK MAUKKT: \.(l SHOO PKK CA»li, UUTV TAW. V V <i. s ia I. RESERVE ra CA81! DCTV PAID DOMINIK. IOTEABBOLD, si«.oop«bcabk, duty paid. i.l;l.\l\ >.!l|.K m M KM Ml. HFU.KIvS. OK Me A LISTER Co..346 words
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Advertisement769 1898-02-23 4 NOTICES. FKASER AM) XEAYE. LIMITED, ."•I.M.AI'OKK MANLTAI'TI'KKK.S OF ALL IiESCKIITIUNS Of AKItATED WATERS 0V FIRST QUALITY ONLY. THK COMPANY'S PROIHG DEI'AKTMKNT i- >.-n eotnplelely e.|Ui|,p.-d with I'hintof the most modern description nn.l I.eing. like tin- ArKATKI, Water I(i:i-ahimi:nt. under stilled practical management, the Im-.i class of work is guaranteed. Estimates769 words
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Advertisement735 1898-02-23 4 NOTICES. I THE STRAITS TIMES AMD THE STRAITS BUDGET DAILY AND WEEKLY ESTABLISHED 1831. TtUpho,,,. .V,,. N| rthj,.,,.kic Addr,,, Tllu, Slxuiroki The Straits Times has i the largest circulation of any newspaper in Asia, British India excepted. It circulates in Singapore and j Penang, throughout all the I Protected Slates735 words
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Advertisement30 1898-02-23 4 SHAKES WAXTED. Municipal Debentures 6%. Do. Do. 6%. Tnniong Pagar Bonds. New l'rye liiver Dock Co.'s. FOR SALE. lvngerang I'lauttng shares. Straits Steamship JeMraa. MiMKKVII.I.K.v IiI.NN Exchange A- Mhare Drokera30 words
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