The Straits Times, 27 December 1900
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Title Section14 1900-12-27 1 The Straits Times. EST. OVER A CENTURY SINGAPORE THURSDAY. DECEMBER 27. 1900. No. 20,325.14 words
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Advertisement1362 1900-12-27 1 STEAMSHIP COMPANIES. IJ-ONINKUJKK PAKETVAART MAATBCHAPPIJ Under contract with the Netherlands India Government. Agents at Singapore Sair Aoracv, latb J. Dabbdbu 4 Co., M, Colltbb vJoat. t. The undermentioned dates are only approximate. Steanw From Expected Will be Despatched tor <»» M. Vnj,runk,. p^» n rtfc ret Pen n|( S »bang.1,362 words
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Advertisement606 1900-12-27 1 INSURANCES. THE LONDON AND LANCASHIRE 1 FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Pa!*rup Capital £ili.7(t) Reserve Fund £1,073,580 The undersigned, Agent* for the Company, are prepared to accept fire risks at current rale* of premium. ROUBTEAD A Co. nPHE CHINA TEA DEES INBORIKCI 1 COMPACT. LIMITED. Capital Subscribe! M,<MU.Oot< Amount Paid up 800.000606 words
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Advertisement388 1900-12-27 1 INSURANCB3, BRITISH EMPIRE MUTUAL LIFE OFFICE ESTABLISHED 1847. FUNDS R8. 420.00.000. LOW LIBERAL PREMIUMS. CONDITIONS AMD LARGE BONUSES. Endowment tVsbuiv ances at English rates." Agents: Mraam. LYALL AND KVATT U. th. 8. SINOAPOBI. CTIAMPAGNK. LOUIS ROBDERRR. KXTKA DRY. (Reserre for Great Britain) Louis Boaderer, Carte Blanohe BRINRHANN 4 CO. Hole388 words
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Advertisement655 1900-12-27 1 NOTICES. Gold Medals. Pans, IS7B i.. v. JOSEPH BILLOTT'S Of Highest Quality, and Havm< ft fII f. Greatest Durability are Therefore II k CHEAPEBT. I Lll U BANKS. MONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. D-DP CAPITAL »10,000,000. RKBERVE FUKD.--Bterlingße»erve..|lO.(r(),ofjni Silver Reserve S 2 wflOOf u u ooo REHBRVE LIABILITY OF 1655 words
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Advertisement775 1900-12-27 1 |saa>aBBBBB>BSBBBBBBBP«| Checks bleeding, soothes pain OMfclrrll reduces inflanimaI yid* l tion and swelling Off I* *or d a cun^denb"e ILm p<rio<l sOUriiflffl m^ mß^_^ th.ll/I0 ST. ANDREWS Hot i- K i CHURCH of England Boarding House 1 for European and Eurasian boys I who .le-ire to attend the schools of775 words
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Advertisement746 1900-12-27 1 <Mfcr te> ftelhnasi thr «<>■«•>. MUJ »heu*an<ls hav^ bern nttoni** nealth and h*|>i>iDeu by th* use'ef ChamberUin's Couch Kwmodv If affliod "J»n any throat or lung Iroul. lf. givn .'.a trial for it is cnrUln lo provj benrlio*'. Couchs that have resisted .11. ether treat ment tor year* have yielded746 words
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Article145 1900-12-27 2 Dili. Vnui'i Nam* Dai Vu«AR. o DHHM l'»c M Dm Via* M H»nH.n(;u»n N K.mn Ann M Mblh. M I.ichtniOK -I I'romotheuIH Kagothinn Maru Hong W»n Ki»n Yang I» Heb« •'burWrh.iUM>7 Hong W«u 1 how Thy. Pakehiin H«n Bens Qu^n 37 Krouwrr *1 M«h» V.j.runhi. -T O. G Mey«145 words
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296 1900-12-27 2 Apropos of local sanitation, and the infelicitous reference thereto at the 1.-'i '-l.itivf Council the otlier day, it in I a singular coincidence that at this particular juncture a vase of real plague —the Hrst, we believe, ever known to have crept into296 words
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Article449 1900-12-27 2 CmueTMA! has come iini (tone— four •olid <l;iy» of it and Singapore baa retum«d to buxinesa, diversely recuperated by the rest or jarred by the fertilities, according to the luck or inclinations of the various individual!. There were the usual lirm.-r parties in some houses and the tiffins in others.449 words
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Article393 1900-12-27 2 I'rogress is marching with giant strides in Malacca. The ancient Settlement has shone, as it were, for the first time in the bright glare of gas light, and naturally it feels rather proud ofits newenlightment. Some few foelings of jealousy, no doubt, may rankle in the bosoms of narrow-minded men393 words
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Article76 1900-12-27 2 The I'uiang Qaittie suggests the following compromise re the Municipal Presidency question There are three municipalities in the Ktraits Settlements. Let each be presided over by a non-government official— for three yenre. Then let the three presidents change places at the end of each three years. At the end of76 words
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Article16 1900-12-27 2 It is reported that H M. H. Tirrible is to return from China about March next.16 words
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Article18 1900-12-27 2 Ar 9 4j a. in. yesterday, a Shell Line sream*r passed through the port from west to east.18 words
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Article17 1900-12-27 2 1 ii k Municipal Commißsioners meet to-morrow al 2.;*0 to pass Bills and to consider loan arrangements.17 words
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Article25 1900-12-27 2 No. 37 Co. R. G. A. are shortly proceeding from Colombo to Rangoon, in tti* sharp* of their new C. Major irmar, late of Singapore.25 words
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Article20 1900-12-27 2 I."KH Hopotoun has requested the Pr.inier of New South Wales to form a K.deral Minister for the new Australian Commonwealth.20 words
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606 1900-12-27 2 Nouc-The grrat Uun Lung of Hongkong is at present residing in Singapore. topics have always carried ronsideniWe w. .irht in the latter place, perhaps they nmy I* found not without interest here, it was after reading tbe notice of the fiiignponj Dogs orders as606 words
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SPECIAL TELEGRAMS TO THE "STRAITS TIMES"
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Article64 1900-12-27 2 NOTE TO THE CHINESE GOVERNMENT. Hongkong, Dm. 241 A The Note of the Foreign Ministers to the Chinese Government covers all the German demands At Berlin, it is considered expedient that the German troops are not to leave the province of Chihli before these demands are64 words
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32 1900-12-27 2 DUKE AM) DUCHESS Of YORK INVITED TO HONGKONG. The Colony of Hongkong has invited the Duke and Duchess of York to visit tbe Colony. No reply to the invitation has been received.32 words
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125 1900-12-27 2 FORMULATION OF DEMANDS. APOLOGIA) REQUIRED PDH BARON KETTELKR'B MURDER. SHEN<; TO ASSIST IN NEGOTIATIONS. Later. All the Foreign Ministers at Peking signed, to-day, the abovementioned note whioh was prepared on Saturday. The diplomatic corps there sat at the residence of the Senior Representative. The Chinese125 words
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Article42 1900-12-27 2 A Chimama* has been arrested at Manila on a charge of smuggling playing card* as cut papor, and of offering a bribe of »100 to a Customs official. Cards come under the duty on toys, which is double that on cut paper.42 words
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Article34 1900-12-27 2 Tw« .Siamese Government notifies the appointment of Mr. W. J. F. Williamson as Director-General of the Paper Currency Department of the Ministry of Finance, and of Mr. Edward Ambrose as A-sst. DirectorGeneral of Customs.34 words
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Article41 1900-12-27 2 Mr .St. John Brodrick, in reply to a question in the House of Commons, regarding the military situation at Hongkong, said that the works for tbe strengthening of the defences of the Colony were proceeding steadily. He refused to furnish details.41 words
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Article52 1900-12-27 2 At Canton of late th«re has been an enormous increase in gambling. The reason given ts that the people, feeling the grip of poverty, are seeking in this way to retrieve their fortunes. There is nothing of the nature of amusement in gambling as carried on there. It is a52 words
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Article50 1900-12-27 2 It is feared that the Japanese training ship TtxuUikima Man has been lost in the typhoon of 17th November, with all bands She carried «4 officers and cadets, besides the captain, a purser 19 sailors, 10 stokers and cook*, and cabin boys. The body of her captain has been recovered.50 words
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Article43 1900-12-27 2 In the Japanese Budget for 1900-1901 the estimate of revenue amounts to 2:16,716,179 yen, while the expenditure aggregates *tt,9;)6,699 yen. Additional eBtimate» provide for a revenue of IA, 18 1,7*1 yen, the expenditure being 16,956,4.-i0 yen. The total balance therefore, is 1,004,753 yen.43 words
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Article56 1900-12-27 2 Some years ago, says a private letter from Pretoria which is uuoted by the Daily A"c», President Kruger built a church opposite his house in Pretoria. So that nothing should be lacking to its embellishment, he had the hands of the clock cast in pure gold. The clock when the56 words
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Article53 1900-12-27 2 Thkhi is a performance of conjuring and magical illusions and mysteries in the Marine Club on Friday evening (to-morrow) at 9 o'clock, by Prof. M. itenard, who is passing through Singapore. A collection will be taken at the close of the entertainment. Members of the Club are invited to bring53 words
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Article59 1900-12-27 2 Details are to band of the Nooitg*datlit disaster. Aft»r the surrender of the four companies of the Northumberland Fusiliers, General Clements had only 600 men left. He had to retreat for a distance of twenty miles harassed by an exultant enemy. With masterly gallantry the Araiy Service Corps assisted in59 words
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Article75 1900-12-27 2 Thk revenue of I'erak this year it expected to reach »7,100,000. The estimated revenue for 190 l is set at •7,779,895. The outlay tbis year may come to *5,875,000. Tfce estimated expenditure for 1901 is given at t»,<W5,733. The probable balance to credit on the 31st December 1901 is W.'.'i,77;l75 words
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REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
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Article63 1900-12-27 2 3.00<) BOERS ROLTEI). London, 25M iJL. Commandant De Wet is inithe neighbourhood of Senekal. General Clements has defeated 3,0ii0 Boers who had five guns, under Commandant Delarey The Boers were entrenched along a line of kopjes, t The Royal lnniskilling Fusiliers and the Borderers stormed the63 words
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Article18 1900-12-27 2 About 5,000 men and B,ooo horses till be- shipped to South Africa earl yl in January.18 words
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Article22 1900-12-27 2 The Colonists of Dutch descent !in the Cape Colony are elated at the progress of the Boer invaders there.22 words
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Article20 1900-12-27 2 it is openly stated that the whole district of Victoria West has joined tlie raiders20 words
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Article19 1900-12-27 2 The linea of communications in tils Colony are practically unguarded owirfe to the insufficiency of troops.19 words
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Article45 1900-12-27 2 London, 29th. j Lord Kitchener is at De Aar JunctiA in Cape Colony taking measures jo crush the Boer invasion. The British troops have occupied Britstown in the west of Ca|>e Colony, unopposed The Boers retired in the direction cf Prieska.45 words
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Article43 1900-12-27 2 Tlie Kmperor William has conferred. on Count von Buelow, the Chancelliof tl.e Empire, the Order of the F(lacl| Eagle. I This is regarded at Berlin as specialljj significant on account of Count Toil Buel.iw'a attitude in the Boer war43 words
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Article13 1900-12-27 2 London, 27c» Dec. The French Senate has passed the Dreyfus Amnesty Bill.13 words
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Article52 1900-12-27 2 I'OKWAItDKD TO LONDON, j President McKinley has forwarded, the Hay-Pauncefote Nicaragua Canal* Treaty, as amended by the Doit** States Senate, to Uindon, but he refrain« from commenting on it. The London press remains calm onj the subject, but says that the treaty inf ii* amended form is52 words
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Article46 1900-12-27 2 l>arge numbers of troops have been! sent to the Cape Colony from the* districts to the north of the drange River. Very few colonials have joined) the invaders. I The British troops have occupied Britstown, unopposed The Boers' retired to the north.46 words
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Article178 1900-12-27 2 (Special TeUgram to the" Mm* Tim,") j Pennng, Dec. "21th In the match at I'enang, Singapore were all out for IAB. Gledhill made 15, Morrison not oui 6, extras 26. For Penang, Talma took 5 wickets or 43 runs, Wicks I for 47, Green 1 for DO,178 words
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Article18 1900-12-27 2 Owing to the disturbances in Chirm tbe Japanese clock and watch industiy is reported to be very depressed.18 words
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Article18 1900-12-27 2 Mr. Carey has been re elected President of the SeUneor British Subjects Association, and Mr. King Honorary Secretary.18 words
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Article24 1900-12-27 2 L'kdek the new licensing law in the Philippines, hotels poMessing no bar I will pay S5OO for a license, hotels with a bar «1,100.24 words
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Article24 1900-12-27 2 Thk monthly sewing meeting of the Church Work Association will be held at Holne Chase Grange Road, on Wednesday, January 2nd, at 4 p.m.24 words
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Article28 1900-12-27 2 Kur the first tim« since the 27ih of November a freah plague cut has been reported at Hongkong. Thin occurred on th« IMb in«t »n<] wilted, in death28 words
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Advertisement348 1900-12-27 2 NOTICES.^ "KKis §EER A brat |u»lity ileencr, at a moderate Pr "t °4» rill "«><* «q"»l to anything in the deafc™' P* r of doi. pint*, of all BORNEO CO., I.TI). ISole Importer* RITCHIE'S WHISKY CPECIAI.I.Y irln-icd l.l«nd; thoroughly k/* matured in liontl. Frier |ili ptr ca«< sample* f w348 words
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Advertisement730 1900-12-27 2 NOTICES. ACCEPT XMAS INVITATIONS, But do not forget to return such courtesies and invite your hosts and others, on NEW YEAR'S EVE, TO RAFFLES HOTEL CRITERION DINNER. DANCING after dinner. LADIES AND GEN'TI.EMEN Do you want an auspicious opening for a lucky and prosperous 1801 If so, engage seats at730 words
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Advertisement478 1900-12-27 2 TOWN HALL. I*l HMIKI. INI. Grand Opening Night MB. HENRY DALLAS' MUSICAL COMEDY CO, CONSISTING OF 34 ARTISTES t*« ekumiig. nuitir, I'kiiw luinl n»i 'SAN TOY" which in now ia its second year of unbroken success, being pn V rd niqktlu at DALY'S THEATKE, LOUSoS Mr. Henry Dallas has the478 words
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Advertisement885 1900-12-27 2 LATEST ADVEBTLSEMENTS. £RUBsIAN VOLUNTEER FLEET. s. KHERSON. R Odessa, due here on or about tba Bth Prol. For freight, apply to S»/l-> K A. PALMGREN. Agent. IMXI-OH/NA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOB HONGKONG. rpHE Company. •Uam.r KUMSAKG, 1 a,078 tow, Cpuin Buller. having left Calcutta on the :Wh in«t. mar885 words
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Advertisement83 1900-12-27 2 At The Cottage Chancery Un*. on Thursday, thr 2710 rnntaui,' the wife of John Rainxib, of a daughter ITS. inn*, hr th. IMW i^. d h. »ntUo on om aiO* of to* mm only Bt 11m oat of the p«per is oue of pM of <» t«r bat not of««»r83 words
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Article33 1900-12-27 3 Captain H L. Talhot, Commissioner Of Police, Federal, d Malay Mates, a, -Is -.t .nit and auditor. Federated Malay St lies, in addition to hi* own duties, with erVe.-t from thelird November last33 words
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Article37 1900-12-27 3 i v of Sui K M|>or<» BanoaoMß irrived in Bangkok the other day. rheir arrival was in connection with .1 alleged to have, been •ommitted in Singapore by two Chinese «ho were taken into custody in Rangkok37 words
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Article43 1900-12-27 3 Tai Shipping Office has been sent a notification by the Hongkong (lovernment annotinoinc that a certain section of the harbour there, from the Ist to the 7th January next, will be closed to vessels, the bounds being marked by buoy* with red flags43 words
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Article47 1900-12-27 3 Mn Siaflord Rinsome, author of "Japan in Transition," has arrived at Hongkong. Mr Ransome has bgen on a prolonged visit to Australasia in the ta of The Sphere and the M% V.rprett, and is now on his way to Japan Afterwards he will visit Corea and Peking.47 words
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Article52 1900-12-27 3 A coRREsroNDCNT writes -Yesterday evening a Chinese lodging house keeper and a Chinese tyre quarrelled over the amount of the gharry hire and a fight ensued The ryce was knocked down by a blow on the head and remained unconscious for nearly half Ml hail There was not a single52 words
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Article61 1900-12-27 3 A m eukaji to Bangkok paper* gives .wing details of the fightm. si Vryheid, in which Col Gawne wan killed (leneral Blomfield, moving on Vryhei.l. .I pleated the Boers with heavy loss at Bahaapanaak, capturing a quantity of arm' The Boers, attacking the Vry-h.-id tents, lost a hundred before they61 words
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Article75 1900-12-27 3 With the publication of the coloured plate of Kor.-i ■■> in tl.e .Smaller Colonies on December I, the Army and .\Vii;/ ilnzrllr brines to an end the series of Colonial Military Types that it has raeantly been publishing Thi* plate shows types of the Hongkong Chinese and Sikh I'olu-e, North75 words
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Article80 1900-12-27 3 Th« priniipal MrrioH at Bt Andrew's Cathedral at 790 and II am on Christmas Day were very largely attended Palms and dowers were used to decorate the edihVe, and helped to give things a seasonable aspect In the morning, in addition to Christmas livmns, tba Adeste Fideles (O orae, all80 words
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Article90 1900-12-27 3 K«M lr.,in Fiji states tbat the Russian ship Oteidnl, bound fr. m Hamburg to China, with coals, cement, and stores for the Ku-sian warships, re at sea on the I Ith M.v The raptain decided to make for Ki.ii, which was reached on the 17th, nndliie vessel heachpd On the90 words
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Article86 1900-12-27 3 Kikthkr particulars regardingthelos* of the (iernian training: ship llneiienati which was wrecked of) the coast of Malaga, in Spain, show that during a tarriflc f.onn in the Mediterranean, Captain Kreischmann, her •onnninder, ran there for Eh.ltei. bat the vessel struck a rack and went to pieces. The loss of life86 words
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Article105 1900-12-27 3 It was nnt at a Bt Andrew's banquet at Btnaapora, but it was at another dinner that was very well done, and the champagne not only flowed like water, but it was really good. Two Scots were present. They drank rather more of the chani|-api'- than anyone else, but after105 words
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Article101 1900-12-27 3 Here in a story told in London the other day, at the prize-giving at the Hirkbeck Institution A small boy, who had baaa iaametai in the theory of the barometer, and in the results which follow from nature's abhorrence nf a vacuum, "was asked in an examination paper to explain101 words
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Article109 1900-12-27 3 IHt 'umiiiittm' of Lloyd's has ri:rened from the tjueen's printers i the raritad tignalUta] code hlh.li is to conn- into operation at sea in tl.. lirst Ra*> Ve.ar» Day of the 1 1 y It is :i prodigious i-om-pilation, for l.y tin- lire ol lap fai ail l.ttirsul the alphabet109 words
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Article120 1900-12-27 3 Kari.v in Havasabac kha young Duke bartarakmdaritn Him BaUoa Zimmerman, the MM of a Cincinnati raillmnairi- On the Sato of the month the Dukfs »irairs canio up before Mr II Broufbaao in thu Bankruptcy Court in connection with tin- pobiio examination of His Grace in tlm I a aaMof Ik*120 words
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Article24 1900-12-27 3 Tub Captain of the tn B«f, which arrived from Hongkong jesterday with immigrant*, reports .hat a Chin iman jumped overboard on the 23rd inst24 words
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Article32 1900-12-27 3 A Chinawoman has been committed for trial at Penang on a charge of theft from her husband, jewellery and money valued at C 2,000 being taken iron) a safe in his house.32 words
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Article30 1900-12-27 3 The P <v O. outward mail steamer .nin«u/<ir with dates from Europe to the 7th December left Colombo at 11 p.m. on Sunday, and is due here on Saturday afternoon.30 words
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Article28 1900-12-27 3 Tbe French transport Cathan arrived from Saigon this morning, and went into the roads. There are no passengers on board. She is expected to leave to-day for Pondicherry.28 words
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Article29 1900-12-27 3 CiPT. R lnkster, of the whii-h arrived here from Deli yesterday, r.|.orts that he passed the Euplecteia off Raffles Light. The oil tank steamer wished to be reported here.29 words
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Article31 1900-12-27 3 Yin: Sugnl,, the second of the steel gunSonts built by the Hongkong and Whanipoa Dock Company for the Siamese Royal Naval Department, was successfully launched at Kowloon Dork the other day.31 words
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Article32 1900-12-27 3 The next meeting of the Chinese Christian Association will be held at the l'rinsep Street Church to-morrow at H p.m when Dr. Lim Boon Keng will give a lecture on Practical Christianity."32 words
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Article41 1900-12-27 3 Ink police arrested two men i«st nicht who were attempting to enter the W.irders" (Quarters, Pearls Hill. Two Chinamen were also arrested last niglit with a quantity of gutta percha in thair possession of which they could give no satisfactory account.41 words
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Article42 1900-12-27 3 John Roberts, the billiard champion, has been to Thursday Island, in Torres Straits, where he defeated all coiners at billiards and pyramids. The champion conceded long starts fie was expected to arrive in Hongkong some days ago, on his way to Singapore42 words
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Article38 1900-12-27 3 Pat M M s. a'imo/iJ for Colomi. Mr Q. K. Wolf, Mrs. J W Wolf, Mia* Wolf, Messrs. E. de Canier, B Moorhouse, and Mr and Mrs (iilliton. Kor Muiseilles -Father Colombet, and Mr Lott.38 words
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Article238 1900-12-27 3 The programme of the New Year Sea sp.uts, to be held on January Ist from 9UO a m to 1 p.m., has been issued. The arrangements are much as n-ual, the same courses as in previous years being marked out for the sailing and rowing races and238 words
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Article484 1900-12-27 3 Tat Cathedral of the Good Shepherd, which is attended principally by the European Kurnau Catholic community, whs i-rowdeJ on Christinas Eve long before the time for the principal service The altar was beautifully decorated. At 1 1 30, the majestic "Te Deum, sung to Gregorian tones, was chanted484 words
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Article100 1900-12-27 3 At Hongkong, among the coolie class, it is. a common practice to gamble on the number of orange pips. Coolie* often disburse their day's earnings in betting on this unknown quantity. It is perfectly fair, that is, there can hardly be cheating, but betting goes on to100 words
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Article94 1900-12-27 3 It has been decided, says the Perak Pumetr, to abolish the market farm* monopoly in Perak from the Ist of January, tbe reason being tbat owing to an unusually large revenue budget, some form of relief in the shape of direct taxation should be given to the94 words
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Article110 1900-12-27 3 At the commencement of the war between China and Japan, tbe latter Power possessed a navy of only 30,000 tons, while, that of her opponent was 40,000 tons Japan now possesses a fleet of an aggregate tonnage of 260,000 The Japanese authorities appear to view with suspicion110 words
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Article123 1900-12-27 3 Tut Perak Art Club exhibition was to open at Taiping on Monday last. There were many exhibitions In the water colour class, tbe ResidentGeneral had two exhibits: Magnolia Bay, and On a Coast Road. Tbe Singapore Art Club sent the following contributions: Mrs. T S Kerr A123 words
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Article159 1900-12-27 3 In the Indian Fvrester for November there is a report by Mr. J. A. McKee, conservator of forests, Assam, on the result of tapping gutta rambong (ticus ilaffica), a tree largely cultivated here. An area of 474 acres, containing fi.MO trees, was worked u ver and yielded 4,502 lbs.159 words
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Article194 1900-12-27 3 A sensation has been cauxed by lue anuounrement that one of tbe Queen's grand-daughters, Princess Franzislta Josepha l.oiii-e Augusta Marie Christiana Helena, the second daughter of the Ducbess of Saxony (Princess Christian), is suing for a divorce from her husband, Prince Aribert Joseph Alexander, third son of194 words
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Article267 1900-12-27 3 The North German Lloyd's Alunchm, thu pioneer vessel of the new German Island Bervice, now makes a trip from .Sydney to Hongkong, and return* via the Marianne, Caroline, and New Britain Islands, and German New Ciuinea. All these islands belong to Germany, and the tradu there is267 words
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Article90 1900-12-27 3 On Christmas Eve, a very successful smoking concert took place at Police Bahru in connection with the Polire Recreation Club. Colonel Pennefather, I. G P., occupied the chair, and amongst tbe large number present were Suiit. Cuscaden, C.P.O Asst.Supt*. Hamilton and Whitehead, Lients. Beatfy and Severn (H. M.90 words
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Article91 1900-12-27 3 THE CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH. A wire has been received [mm Penang stating that the Championship of the Straits and Malay State* ha* been won by Mr. George Macbain of Penang, Dr. Fowlie, Singapore, being second. The Inter-settlement match between Penang and Singapore resulted in a win for Penang91 words
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Article221 1900-12-27 3 Hh.TWF.KN seven and eight hundred joyous youngsters were present in the Town Hall last night, when the annual Christmas entertainment arranged by Mr. C. B. Buckley passed off with great success. It isditficult todescribein detail what happened; but the happy faces of the" kiddies' showed that the221 words
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Article684 1900-12-27 3 Th« arrival of H. M. B> Pigmy to replace the BrambU here recalls the interesting details of her capture of the Chinese port of Shan-bai-kwan two hours before the arrival there of a Russian force, a couple of mouths ago. The affair is thus described by a correspondent in684 words
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Article32 1900-12-27 3 A kitten has been brought up on an exclusively vegetable diet by a family of vegetarians. The result is that it will not touch animal food, and DO attention to r»tt <* HUM32 words
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Article586 1900-12-27 3 (Hy French Mail) DErKAT Or BOXERS. On the 10th instant, a large force of Roxers attacked some mounted couriers belonging to the Allied force eight miles north of Hosiwu on the Tientsin-Peking road. The couriers fled to Hosiwu, where there was a strong picket stationed. The picket advanced586 words
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Article201 1900-12-27 3 A most enjoyable Mixed Double Competition took place on Xma* Day and Boxing Day for a prize anonymously presented. The result has yet to be decided as two couples handed in the same winning score of 104 -Miss W'erry and A C. Somerville and Mrs. Machale and201 words
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Article334 1900-12-27 3 CHINAMAN HIES IN SINGAPOBJC. A Chinese coolie that arrived here by the steamship Hong Wan I on Monday developed symptoms of plague after landing here on Monday morning, and subsequently died of the pest at the Tan Tock Seng Hospital. The ship has been sent334 words
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Article77 1900-12-27 3 Mm. J Keith, living in one of the newly-erected villiis, River Valley Road, report* to the police that thieve* entered her house yesterday, and stole jewellery from a bedroom valued at (1,000. There were no servants in the house at the time, and no marks of entrance were77 words
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Article94 1900-12-27 3 'I'HrRBIIAY. K7TH DhrsvßKß High Water. 1.37 p m Fmimv, Dd-bmiikh. High Water. -.'Mini. 2l'Jpn\ Municipal Meeting -2.50. fc V. K Recruits' Drill S. Conjuring. Marine CiuS. tt. diTURiuY, 39th Hi rau.i High Water. S.-.M h in. S2B p.m. Moon. Fn>t yu.-irter. 8.4s am. Hobday, sOth Dkimbk. High Water. 4.-J094 words
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Advertisement329 1900-12-27 3 VESSELS ADVERTISED T' SAIL. Hongkong, Hitaano, due 28th Dec., Behn Meyer A Co. Belawan, PatarU, every Saturday. Behn Meyer Co. Telnk Anson via ports, I'-nang every Monday, and Malacca every Wednesday, 8. 8. Co. Klung via ports. Ban Whatt Hin every Friday, and// y« Lr(.ng every Saturday, P. THE ALEXANDRA329 words
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Advertisement795 1900-12-27 3 NOTICES." WUAI WK AI.I. WAM. A C.OOD CIGAK. FLOR DI PIEDRA. mode enHnly of tohaeeo jri.n Britii North Bonn. Eljl'AL TO PINK HAVANAHB. EXQUISITE Savour and aroma packed in tin sealed ho<p« ensuring perfect condition. Concha* In box.,* of 50 (4.00 per 100 Regalia Britanic* do JM.OO Bouquets do $7.00795 words
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Advertisement862 1900-12-27 3 FOR SALE EMPLOYMENTS TO LET; AXD PERSONALS; i Ist TIM*, IS cenu a line; 2nd and 3rrt times, 10 cenu a line 4th to Mth time*, r. cenu a line; 7th to 18th time*, 8 ceu)» a line; afterward*, 2 cenu a line; bub no charge lees than one dollar.862 words
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Page 3 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous91 1900-12-27 3 WKATIIEK REPORT Kanaa g Keroau Hfyila- Mlh 1),, ,:i 11. ••JSI Bp. Hp.m HCMA KB. Bar. 29«9.->2».877 2«.93t Temp 830 MO 78.0 j W.BMbTher 7HO 77 0 74.0 S^rS Ulr.ofWin.l N.B. N.E. Calm I*l Man. Tam|i. H7 0 J Hin.. 7.» Max. In Bai 1.v.'.0 Terr.rad K8.6 o-s"i Kamfal' Nil91 words
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Article587 1900-12-27 4 H Kinross, S7tii DirßMUm. 180 U. PRODUCE. (Hotel an eomeUd to noon) Uambier B.JO Copra Bali, 6.«6. it, Pontlanak 6.00. P.pper, Black buyers 39.9 ft d 6 WhiU,(«X) **&> sago Flour Sarawak,. 3.06 do Brunei No. 1 1.90 Pearl Saao 3 .vs. OoSee, Bali, 16% basis M.OO Ooffeti Paleml«ng,587 words
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Article51 1900-12-27 4 MAILS C LOSE ear rvr ur. lime. To-Mouow. Europe ria ports Clyde 6 a.m. Sftmarsng via ports f'au San-i 11a.m. Klang Tia poru B. Whatt Hin 4 p.nr. Hamarang via port! Oiang Seng 4 p.m. Bangkok Korai 4 p.m. BATDEOAT. Palembang Ophir 9 a.m. Klaog ria ports Hyt Lung S51 words
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Article109 1900-12-27 4 KEOM KOBOPB :-By the 1" 4 S. S. CJyde do* on Dec «th with dates to the "th Dm. She brings replies to the mails which left Singapore on the 6th and 10th Nov. I'm Chihi By the P. A 0 a. a. Peninsular due on Thursday.109 words
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Article317 1900-12-27 4 ARRIVAL!. Per a. Charterhotut from Pe nang Mr. A. De Burton. Per s. Brttd from Bangkok— Mr. Fischer, Mm. Wohlrab, and Mrs. Stocklaw. Per s. Malacca, from Teluk Anson via ports— Messrs. Whiteside, Rogers, A. U. Crane. Ferran, Bte*art, E. A. Hw.in, Benzie, Kean, Hollow.y, Taois, A. M.317 words
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SHIPPING
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Article200 1900-12-27 4 Under inisbaadingtha following abbreviation* are used *tr. iteamer ah. ship bq.— barque scb *cboon*r; Yet.— Yacht Cm.— Cruiaer <«■• -Uuoboat Tor Torpedo; H. p. -Horsepower Brit.— British U. 6.— United SUt**: Fr.— French G*r.— (ionnan Dut. Dutch Joh.— Jtfhore Ac, Q. o^-General-cargo d.p. deck navongers: 9 Un.-er-tain:200 words
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Article1538 1900-12-27 4 Axkivau Biifi i Noon of Monday Httitang, Dut. str. 294 tons, Capt Kool, J-Mh Dec. From Bangkok. Mnd Dec. Oil. Hooglandt A Co. For Bandjermssiiin, -.'.vh -Rds. Brouicc', Dut. str. 3'Jt] toni, Capt Ponsaen, 2Mb Dec From I>li, JOth Dec. G.c, and 10.' d.p. Daendels and Co.1,538 words
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Article354 1900-12-27 4 'Vw»«. purl, proirabt* daU ol stm a ftj Hwof a<)«Hl.. Muaiw. i Adriatico, Hongkong, Jan 10; KautenbortAlbengi, Njw Yurk, Dec »l; B. Vuyer. Ambria, Hongkong, Dec. £i; B. M. Ari-i.-ii, Europe pa-^.l Canal. Doc. 11. Aca-a. liarope, p.i«*-l Ca<m\, Nov. SO. A uag«u, Europe, passud Canal, Nov. sn.354 words
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Article437 1900-12-27 4 g I VHUl'> SUt A 5 Hio. Dee a* Lightning Brit atr. -Ji-.'J 34 GiangSang atr. 72J 84 Farfalla lUI atr. U7 24 Malacca G«r atr. 40S 24 Bentndun Uut »tr. 885 24 Pakahan Brit Mr. 1885 •.'1 Hong Wan I Itr. 2080 36 Besilang Uut itr. 774 36437 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement284 1900-12-27 4 NOTIGE& Before eating your X'mas and New Year cakes, don't forget to drink a glass of QUINQUINA DUBONNET. Sole Agents: C. DUPIRE COKetail at MeMC*. John Little Co., Ltd. li de Splenter Co. Hoon Keat Co. Ann Lock Co. Kirn Hin Co. si/is JAMKS WATSON COS SCOTCH WHISKIES AKK TIIK284 words
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Advertisement283 1900-12-27 4 J. D. A. PEHEIKV HOKTirnLTDRIIT »HD FIORMT. COLLECTOR AMD EXPORTER OF OWTHIM. By tpoeial appointment to Hit Mnjetty The King of Si»m, K. H Th« Sultan of Johoro. and H. H. The SulUn of Lin«K%. Orden for Bouquet i- prays, Ac., 4c, direful I? and promptly executed. Oheapeet HoaM in283 words
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Advertisement708 1900-12-27 4 NOTICES, THE CHINA MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COY, LTD. Hud Omcs No. IS, Onrraa Roiu, Smximi JAB. A. WATTIE. Manager. MESSRS. TAN KIM TIAN SONS, '-cd Agent*. The Company offers easier term* and better bonuses than any other 'ompany doing business in the Bait. A special point i* made of prompt708 words
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