The Straits Times, 8 April 1903

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    13 1 The Straits Times NO. 21,1110 SINGAPORE. WEDNESDAY. APRIL 8. 190*. PRICE 15 CENTS.
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      787 1 NOTICES. GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. 4 new iiiß^azini 1 for storing detonator* /V liii- I■!I m constructed at Tanah Merah and is now available for use ft The rules nnd reuulmiung respecting sloraee in the exist' ng mugnzine at Tannh Merah published in the Q-Mitr, as Government Notification No 1680 on the
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      232 1 NOTICES. Supplied to the State Hospitals of the Federated Malay States. i|lljSg^| S^ yctj:r sto^ e k^efe^ for IP^^^i! SLEDGE M BRAND. ■W^ jk \^cM STERILIZED MILK I si j) Invaluable in the House, ICKNESS OR HEALTH. Don't be put oil! See that you get what you ask for "Sledge
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      162 1 paham; kabanu, limited. nOI.Df K- of shares who have not yet paid ibe second call of sixpence per kbare aue on Mh June 1902 are requested to do to without further delay, failing which the shares will to- forfeited. PATEBBON, MMONB*CO., 10-4 Agents, Pabang Kabang, Ltd. REST HOUSE. KWALA LUMPUR,
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      581 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. H- VAN WIJK. Pastry-Cook, and Caterer. Or. -ha il Kohil Ji'K- it* Telephone No. T'Jti First Clans E»tablishment for Tiffins Dinners, nd r'riees at the K-tilili(>hiiient. Tiffin 51.n0 per cover. Dinner Monthly rates— B." per head for T*ffln $30 per h. for Di n«r Delivers special dinners ami
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    ADVANCE MAIL NEWS.
    671 2 The Church Discipline Bill, which «tf introduced by Mr. D. Maclver, Conservative member for the Kirkdale Dint net of Liverpool, and the object of which is to provide a aiiuplilied procedure by which doe observance of the law of the established church might be secured, named it*
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    YOUNG TORIES.
    246 2 A m'mkrr of the members of the Young Tory group in the House of Commons, which is proving such a thorn in the flesh of the Government, says the D'tily Mail of March sth, were entertained by Mr. Ernest Beckett M.P., at dinner at his residence in Piccadilly.
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    167 2 The Broughs are said to be going strong in Shanghai, they intended to play two or three weeks there before breaking up. They only played one night here for the very simple reason that it would not have paid them to wait longer than their vessel was compelled to stay
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    THE " KAISER WILHELM II."
    428 2 THE KAISER WILHELM II." A New German Liner. The latest addition to the great fleet of the Xorddeutscher Lloyd is a magnificent vessel, the A'u /-•■■>• WUMmIJ, which ranks as one of the finest passengers steamers in the world, and which is to leave Europe for her first trip to
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    ON MARRIAGE.
    291 2 The Rev. E. J. Hardy, Army Chaplain stationed at Hongkong, the author ol How to be Happy, though Married," delivered a lecture before the Hongkong Odd Volumes Society a few days back on Marriage." The chair was occupied by H. E. Major -General Sir W. .1 Gascoigne, K.C.H.S.
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    ROBERTS AT SEREMBAN.
    76 2 On Monday, the :K)th inst., John Roberts, the billiard champion, visited Seremban and in the evening played Mr Tunnicliffe at the Club. He conceded 700 points in a game of 1,000 up and beat his opponent by ISO potato. Roberts' biggest break was 119. Ha afterwards played
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      1310 2 N9TICES. 7V SUMripMM Ud <"'" open on Thnrnlay the 26th March, 1903, and n-Ul clo*e\ onorliefort .the. 9th April, 1903, for Singapore, and on Wh April, 1903,/ or thewhere. Dunearn House, Limited. CAPITAL $350,000, DIVIDED INTO 3,500 SH4RBS OF $100 EACH. Payable as f:>ll3/v> -2 5 Ji \)J iivtm, 52
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      350 2 "DRYASDUST" Boiler Covering. PARTICULARS FROM BORNEO CO. LTD. "KRIS IJEER? A first quality Pilsener, at a moderate orice. Guaranteed equal to anything in the market. |16.00 per case of 8 dot. pinto, of all dealers. BORNEO CO., LTD. Sole Impoorter. MINERAL^ WATER. The most palatable and wholesome natural mineral water
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      201 2 NOTICES. fHE QTAtfDARD pays upwards of Half-a-Million Pounds Sterling per Annum in Death Claims. Its Funds, yearly increasing, exceed Eight Millions and a Half Sterling, and have inc. jased over 40 per cent, in tbe last 16 years. The Business is conducted with Economy, the premiums are moderate, and the
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      126 2 Diarrhoea. DI AKRHCKA, in its first stages, can be cured by a few doses of that pleasant, reliable, and effectual medicine Chamberlain's Colic and Diairho-t Remedy. In many instances one dose is sufficient, but as a rule three or four doses are necessary. It is a good thing to keep
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    WARSHIPS FOR SALE.
    203 3 Thk two Chilian war vessels iJonstitiieion and Libertad which were offered for sale to both the United States and Germany, and were rejected by each, are reputed to be superior to almost any other battleships afloat. They are vessels of 1 1 ,*OO tons displacement, with eneines
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    51 3 Tiik garrison of Mauritius has consisted of Native Infantry battalions from India since 1896. During this relief season, the Ist Northumberland Fusiliers have been sent to Mauritius, and the .Secretary of State is now being asked by the Government of India whether one of the Native Infantry regiments can be
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    64 3 Onk used to see football played by electric light as an advertisement of that lorm of illuminant when first introilui'eil, thorn;!] it was hardly a success owing to the deep shadows that were cast. Now 1 1 i»-v talk of racing by it, and the Sydney liejeree says: There is
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    64 3 Tbr Mmi iln limes reports but slow progress in putting down brigandage in the Philippines. Brigands infest the country in the very suburbs of Manila. The neighbouring province of Rizal has i>een laid waste by them. The brigands carefully avoid coming to a general engagement. The island of Panay is
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    80 3 The Rev Father Cosmas (Wader, an Austrian priest of the Bettiah Mission, was killed by a man-eating tiger on the evening ot the 16th ultimo in Bengal, while he was on a journey When the body was found next morning, hie neck and spine were broken and the flesh was
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    76 3 It is said that a good many animals changed hands during or after the Kmt.i Race Meeting. Marim was bought by Mr. Edgar, it is said tor S l,i mm i. Three of Mr. TunnicHfiVs stable went to the hummer Lurifer htnhtd ftlltt. BravaVmflMO, aud Ttluk laaM BattO, Aml'ria, the
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    91 3 Japan ever since she opened her ports to foreign trade has been progressing and now it seems that she is going ahead wiih a vengeance. According to a contemporary a representative of the Mikado has purchased an X-ray machine, which is to be utilized in the (io, -eminent mint- of
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    91 3 "The contractor for the New York rapi<l ti.in-it aubwxy recently stated," says Tim BUehitml llrrieir, "that owing to i he great duvelopnieiits in electrical art, generation of electricity is now only tares years. Phil ilsithag announcement ami one to thinking. What hei-oni.-.- of all the old machinery, and who payi
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    92 3 Bowl Ceylon cainiHlists are now on the look -our for a t-uitahle site in the Colombo Fort, on which to build what will In- the first sky-scraper iv Ceylon. Besides baMSßeßts the building will be .it least ssraa or eight st> nes in height. The ■yadieatfl lmp«-8 to be able
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    99 3 T«l sahjntiMd notifications have just bean puetted at Hongkong The (iovenior initile the following appoint■Mnts oa tbs aapartora of Francis .li>sc|ili Badalsy, Cspta in .Superintendeotof Police, ofi leave of absence: Captain K W. L»on« to act as Captain RapwintandaDl ol Police. Superintenilfiit ol tin' Kir*- Brigade and Superinleiiii.iitot Victoria QuaL
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    PASSENGERS BOOKED HOMEWARD.
    501 3 P. O. April 17. Per Chutan For London YenArchdeacon W. H C. Dankerley, Mr. md Mrs McArthar, Mr. W. Mackay. For London via Marseilles— Mr. Gibbonc. From Penang to London Mr. Derborough and family, Me«Hn<. Barf>ant, YeaU, and Thome. April 28rd. Per Java: For London Mrs. J.
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    LIST OF PASSENGERS.
    370 3 For Singapore Per P. 4 O s. Malacca from London March 7, due H th April— Major. Mrs and Mis« Watts. Mr. A. Stewart, Mr. I.aito. Mr Cameron, .nd Lieut Allen. Per P. A O s.a O' ri I'll, connecting with the steamer Bf-yal at Colombo, from
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      162 3 I v rREVrNT hOUP, brgin in time I Ibe first symptom is hoarvenpss; this is soon follow d b\ a pet-U'iar rough cough, which i- easily rec'Knited an.i will never l>e forgottei' b\ on. wbo has hoHrrl it. The lime to act is when the child first becomes hoarse. If
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      507 3 NOTICES. ST. ANDREWS HOUt-E. A CHURCH of England Boarding House J\. for European and Eurasian boys who desire to attend the schools of the place. Applications to be made to the House Master, St. Andrew's House; or to the Colonial Chaplain. w. nc. W. D. FISHER, Attoe. M. Inst. C.E.,
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      637 3 NOTICES. HOSPI TAL Dresner wanted for Kel totan, sal ry $76 per mensem, with free quarters, \pply to n-c, PATERBO <, SIMONS A CO. WANTED, (or Pabaag. storekeeper with experience in handling mining stores. Apply to v.c. PaTFKSON, SIMONS .t CO. WANTED. A fitter for Htulang Steam-Saw Mills. 80-4 Apply
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      598 3 NOTICES. Messrs H. L. Co R hlan V Co. HAVE BEEN APPOINTED STJB-AGENTB OP THI Sun Life Assurance Co. of Canada. BOUBTEAD 4 CO., General Agents, ax. Htraits Settlements. SHIPS SAILING BOAT FOR SALE. (Built of Pine) T ENGTH V 7 feet, beam 7 feet 6 inches, 1 i tails,
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      682 3 SHIPPINQ IMPERIAL GEKMAN~ MAIL LINE. FOR HONGKONG, SHANGHAI, AND JAPAN PORTS. THE Imperial German mail steamer HA VERy, Captain Bleeker, of the Norddeut-cher L'oyU. hnvine left Colombo on -aturday, the 4th instant, at 3 p m.. may be expected to arrive here on Fr ila\, th,' 10th iii-innt. at daylight,
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    The Straits Times PRICE 15 CENTS. WEDNESDAY, 8TH APRIL.
    455 4 The Straits Times PRICE 15 CENTS. WEDNESDAY, 8TH APRIL. Be giutibns rum disputandum is a maxim that was laid down many yearn prior to the invention of jinrickishas at the same time it may be accepted as meaning that there is no accounting for tastes in the structure and ornamentation
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    521 4 While descanting upon the subject of jinrickishas, it may be interesting to mention the fact that the first man to ride in one in these Settlements was none other than that well-known resident o! Singapore, Mr. H. Abrams. It was in the days when there were no jinrickishas in the
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    282 4 The arguments agtinst short leases for Government town land, so plausibly brought forward in the Legislative Council the other day, lose point at Penang. The statement that insanitary jerry-built home* would be the only dwellings put up on short lease land heie was made the most of in the Council,
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    217 4 The bill for establishing a Port Dock authority for London is referred to in the King's speech as a measure for improving the administration of the Port and Docks of London, the condition ot which is a matter of national concern." This is the outcome of the deliberations of a
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    195 4 Thr Russian men of-warsraen now >n port make things pretty lively around Johnston's Pier when embarking of an evening and, yesterday, a serious fracu wan only avoided by the prompt action of the police. A bluejioket haa o^boed a syce and took refuse on board a ship's boat lying alongside
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    163 4 The reference in to-day's telegram to the judgment of Mr Justice Buckley in the matter of granting a warrant for the arrest of W'hitaker Wright (afterwards caught as be was landing from the steamer La txrraine at New York), brings prominently to the front the statement of Mr. Arnold White
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    124 4 We have it on good authority that Dr. D>nald Keith McDowell, C M G., at present Priucipal Medical Officer of North .Nigeria, has been appointed rC. MO of this Colony. Though his local appointment is a peaceful one, Dr. McDowell is no stranger to the grim hardships and horrors or'
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    10 4 Rbadinu matter will be found on pages 2 and S.
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    7 4 To-day's 4/ms. bank rate is 1/B j.
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    7 4 The Straits Budget was published .his morning.
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    11 4 Three of the Russian torpedo-boat destroyers left this morning fur Cuina.
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    14 4 On Qood Friday the General Post Office and tue sub-post ollices will be closed.
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    20 4 Mr. J. P. Rodger, the Resident of Perak and Mm K >dger will leave for Java about tue 15iu instant.
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    20 4 A notice about Bukit Timah railway trains ou Friday and Monday next will be tound in our ad mining columns.
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    20 4 It is advertised thai Mr. B. P. de Suva's jewellery store will be closed on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday next.
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    22 4 Mr. E. Shelum lias Oeen elected a director of tiie Hongkong and Shanghai Bank, in place of Mr. D. M. Moses resigned.
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    22 4 A gunboat, a torpedo boat destroyer, and a torpedo boat were launched trout Japanese naval yards in the week ended March 21st.
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    24 4 The M. M. s.s. Va'edonien with the mail from Europe of tne 20m March leit Colombo yesterday and is due here on Sunday afternoon.
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    24 4 The P. and O. intermediate steamer Malacca left Penan g at Bp. in on Tuesoay and is expected to arrive here at daylight to-morrow.
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    27 4 The Shipping and the Import and Export Offices will be closed on Friday. They will be open on Saturday and Monday from 10 to 11 am. only.
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    27 4 It is reported that Dr. T. Hill Jamieson will act as Colonial Surgeon Resident at Penang during the absence of Dr. Freer who has gone on leave.
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    41 4 Over 133,609 piculs of tin and tin ore were exported from the F.M.S., during the first two months of this year, against 119,186 piculs in the corresponding month, of last year. The duty collected was 5i, 777,455, an increase of $757,062.
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      THE PORT OF LONDON.
      56 4 New Dock Authority. Lomion, April 714. Mr. Gerald Balfour, President of the Board of Trade, has introduced a bill in the House of Commons esublwhing a new Port Dock authority for London. Two and a half millions are to be expended on deepening the Thames. The
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      A TRIBUTE TO IND AN TROOPS
      35 4 Router's correspondent at (Jaladi telegraphs that the recent march through a waterless desert emphasized the magnificent vitality of the Indian troops, and the indomitable perseverance of their British nicer*.
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      DREYFUS REVIVED.
      43 4 M. Jauic-i, Socialist member, revived the Dreyfus question in the French Chamber yesterday evening. He caused an exciting debate by producing a letter from Q«SMnJ Pellieux(who presHedat the Eferlnzy Court-martial) bitterly complaining that his chiefs obliged him to act upon forgeries.
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      THE KING AT GIBRALTAR.
      13 4 The King has left Lisbon and ha.gone to Gibraltar.
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      MR. HAYES FISHER RESIQNS..
      63 4 Mr. Hayes Fisher has resigned his position of Financial Secretary to the Treasury. During a statement in the House of Commons, Mr Fisher said that, while he was conscious of his own integrity, the criticisms of Mr. Justice Buckley in the case of a Company of
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      RUSSIAN PROMISES TESTED.
      50 4 It is stated at Washington that the insertion of a clause in the proposed treaty between China and America, whereby Moukden and Taktishan are declared open to foreign trade, is especially designed to test the soundness of the Russian promise to maintain the open door in Manchuria.
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    26 4 H E. the >vern'>r paid a vi-it to Admiral Stackelherg on board the Russian battleship lietriz in this morning, and received the customary salute on leaving.
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    30 4 On Monday night the Tamil community hell a big feast at the Serangoon R>ad Phmml temple in honour of the God Brahma. The temple was gaily decorated for the occasion.
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    38 4 Mr C.H. Oreaves, advocate and solicitor, Singapore, has taken over the lepal practice of the late Mr. J D. Htnan. The business will carried on as usual at No 2 Malacca Street in the name of Mr. Greaves.
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    38 4 Yesterday Mr. Beatty sent a Chinese clerk named Tan Cheng Tiong to prison for three months for diverting to his own use several sums of money paid in to the Municipality by applicants for timber and piggery licenses.
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    42 4 Membbks of the S V. C. will be gbd to hear that the boxing content between Spoff Drummond of H. M S IMb and Drummer Cain of the Manchester Regiment will be hpld ,it the Drill Hall on Thursday the 17th instant.
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    45 4 This morning the chief engineer of the s.n. Sonveberg prosecuted a Chinaman for the theft of two pieces of metal from the ship. The man hid four previous convictions. Mr. Wilkinson sentenced hi.n to six months' imprisonment and to receive ten cuts with a rattan.
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    55 4 Mr Lim Eu Toh, senior partner in the firm of Tiang Lee and Co., at Penang, has started f>r a tour round the world. His first visit will be to the native States, where he int. •ml- to make arrangements for importing the newest style of mining machinery which he
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    107 4 Yesterday afternoon, Capt. C J. Mattock, master of the s Amaru, responded to a summons issued at the instance of Chief Boarding OAosc Dennison, to explain how in a recent voyage from Hongkong he carried as passengers two hundred adults and a child in excess of the number allowed by
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      84 4 G.R. Lambcrtfi 3 Co. Photographer* orn Greshsxn House (Battery Rosa.) —on Weekdays only 8 ajn.— 6 p.m. Orchard on w kd *y» 8 p.m. Road on Sunday*. Ba.m.— noon. Large Stock of Photographic materials. Monthly supplies from Europe, reliable printing paper*, chemical mounts, Eastman films. Wratten-Wrainwright's Ilford and German dry
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      70 4 MORE EFFECTIVE THAN COD LIVER OIL. Medical Scientists have long sought in vain for a preparation as effective ac Cod Liver Oil, but free from its disadvantages. Emulsions, Tonics, and Medicated Wines have been ex tilled iv vain. The problem has been now solved, once and for all by the
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    LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.
    569 5 Tuesday, April 7th. PRKKKNT. :li> Kx< Ki.i.K.scv Sir Kkank Atiiblstank SWKTIKXIIAM, E.C.M.0., (IiOVKKNOR). Inn. \V. T. Taylor, cm. <:., (Colonial Secretary). Baa, \V. I: Collyer (Attoruey-Ueneral). Jl.. n. f. Q. I'enney (Colonial Treasurer), lion. K. C. 11. Mill (Auditor (ieneral). Baa. A. Murray, 0.8., M.l.r.K. (Colonial Kn^'ini-iTI. Bob.
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    BIG BLAZE AT TANJONG RHU.
    189 5 Damage Estimated at $30,000. About midnight last night a fire broke out in a Chinese timber yard at Tanjone Kirn and the flames spread with great rapidity. About 2.1."> this morning a police constable, who was on duty in Beach Road, saw the Ere and
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    THEFTS IN RIVER VALLEY ROAD.
    149 5 W'hii.k Mrs Cobb, residing at 71 v. River Valley „x i was out for a walk yesterday ;it about 5 30 p.m. an almirah in her house was broken open by her Hokien boy and cook who extracted $160 in notes and about S.KK) worth
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      RICKSHA INSPECTION.
      280 5 To the Editor of the Straits Times." Dear Sir, -I send herewith for your inspection, sections of ricksha shafts to show the damage done by fixing tin bands round them with small nails, it being commonly, though wrongly, supposed that such bands strengthen the shafts. Such a defect
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    LICENSING SESSIONS.
    303 5 A meeting of the licensing justices was held yesterday afternoon in the Senior Magistrate's room at the Police Court. Mr. Brockman, Senior Magistrate, presided and there were also present Dr. Middleton, Colonel Pennefather, I G P., Messrs J. Anderson, J. Graham, and F K. Jennings (Agent of the
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    CRIMINAL INGENUITY.
    257 5 This morning, about 5 '(0, Sergeant Wilson, owing to information receiver, went on board the s.s. Ban Whay ***** in company with a Revenue Officer When lie reached the vessel he explained to the Chief Officer that he was there to look for smuggled cbandu He was permitted
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    FOOTBALL.
    498 5 R. E. vs. R. O. A. Yesterday, the f lotball team of the 41st R K. and 62 Company R. G A. met on the S. R C. ground. The Gunners kicked off with their backs to the sea. Two minutes fro n the start there was a splendid
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    BRITISH BARQUE BURNED.
    56 5 A telegram has bee.n received at Hongkong from Nagasaki to the effect that, the British steamer Heatlidene reports having passed, on th« 22nd ult., in Lat 21.54 N Long. 12.11 E. 12 35 E), the British four masted barque Fannie Kerr, derelict, still smouldering, and drifting S.S.W.
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    PAHANG NEWS.
    560 5 Kuala lApis, 2nd April. Mr. 8. R. Pkrkins of the local Police department has resigned his appointment, with the intention, it is said, of starting tin-mining in the Raub district. Mr. Bishop has gone to Pulau Tawar and the down-river villages on a rentcollecting mission. When Mr. Mason
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    22 5 Shipping advem*.-, limits, with dates of sailing etc, will be found on page 7. General shipping news is printed on page 8.
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    82 5 On Saturday imw, intimation was sent to the Marine Station that the police w«»re wanted on board the 8 Owing fl». hi in to «|uell a row. Seret. Wilson at once proceeded on board and arrested a number of Malays and Chinese whose appearance was not much improved by the
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    255 5 The: following pogengers left yesterday morning hv the German mail steimer P>im Heinrieh For Pen&ng Memrn. O. Sielken, M. Lancaster, ami Ai ken. For ('oloni)io Mr*. (•rove, Mi»B Kuliinft, Mrs. Terrile and xon. For Port Said:— Mesur*. P. Lenz, C. Noriahe, \V. KleliinKhauK. For Naples Tan Hup LeoDg- Mr. and
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    COMMERCIAL
    503 5 E8tNGAPomt, >th April, 1903. PRODUCE. nobler hiiyers f 15.47| Copra Ball 8.20 do Pontlanak 8.90 Pepper, Black buyers S4 H2{ do White, (8%) 57.00 Sago Floor Sarawak 5.271 do Brunei No. 1 4 *"> P" Tago 6.10 Bali, 15% basis 21.50 Palemhang, 20% baali. 31.00 Liberian No. 1 17
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      35 5 It is almost criminal to risk the consequences of a Cold when in nine (•ases out of ten, you can break it up with .layne's Expnctor.int. The Singapore Dispensary Sold Agents for the Straits Settlements.
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      26 5 The Hon. Attaoullah Bey, Turkish Consul (General, will be present to-night at the performance of the Indra Zanibar Malay Theatre. A good programme has been arranged.
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      68 5 Yesterday Tuesday) a burglary was committed at Room 57 Riffles Hotel which is occupied by Mr. P.J. Robertson. According to the information given to the police, Mr. Robertson's room was entered some time between 2 and 6 a.m whilst that gentleman was asleep, and the depredators made off with a
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      95 5 Baby's Cough Must Never l~iu*re. NOTHING is more distressing thta a see helpless little infant suffering with a cough, and to be fearful of using t remedy wnich may contain some h innful ingredient. The makers of Oha.nberlaiu's Cough Kemctv positively guarantee that this preparation does not contain opium in
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      105 5 POSADA WINE GO. OR CONTINENTAL BODEGA CO. I*. If Skerry FlcanU \t. U $18 doz. St. I I'ort Red Alt* bin k $22 doz. I*. Pert White Diitn.i J $22 doz. ta. 10 ni II TarraswiiiN Kei aid White Invalid P.rt. $11 doz. $1 bottle. V. 0. Itttled Port Village
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      657 5 AUCTION SALES. THE SELANOOR COCONUT OIL MILL COMPANY, LIMITED IN LIQUIDATION. rpor p0 be sold by private treaty tbe following I macbineryand plant lately in use by the above Company. 1. One horizontal engine 45 actual hor«e power cylinder 14 diam., stroke It" with -nitable boiler and all mountings. 2.
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      257 5 DAY BY DAY. Wednesday. 8th April. High Water. 8-35 p.m. S.V.E S.V.R. Skirmishing, u.lo. S.V.I. Recruits Company Drill 5.15. S.V.A. 2.5 (iun Drill 8. Wayang Kassim. North Bridge Road. 9. Wayang Pusi. North Bridge Road. 9. Thursday, Qth April High Water Mi a m. 9 20 p.m. S.\ A. -2.5
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      345 6 NOTICES. AflifltSforLEUPEliiiS* fit I#l Ofi CEST£RSHIRE SAUIt. vßy Special Warpant^^HSJ^ His Majesty Purveyors to The King. CELEBRATED OILMAN'S STORES, Every Hospital in England that uses Bovril (and there are over 500 that do so) gives practical, unassailable testimony to the pre-eminence of Bovril as a strengthening, nourishing, sustaining food. This
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      309 6 NOTICES. CHAPOTEAUTS PfIeSPHQ-CLYCERATB OP LIMB It increases nt»l energy and nerve farce, cores Hiuntthinti 0/iMfi*, Huo-tAta, aad ntroout distmt id adults and children. CAPMUS. 11l WIDE. AH IN STtUP J J. MOTION CO WATCHMAKERS, JEWELLERS, OPTICIANS. RKFAIRS PROMPTLY EXKCI'TED Alexandra Brickworks Co., Ld. BRICKS FIREBRICKS. The Alexandra Brickworks Co Ltd.
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      300 6 NOTICES. Sole Agents: Me Alister Co. Theßest Procurable Absolutely pure, Price per Case $10.50 m. w. A- f 11 c. A B MACKAY, Ltd. LIQUEUR WHISKY I'l i:i W 111-iKYi Price per case $15. DUTY EXTRA. Sole Agents:- McALISTER Co. in. th. i. v i JAMES WATSON CO.'S SCOTCH WHISKIES
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      695 7 The Borneo Company, Ltd. TIE Standard Life Asninao*. Norwioh Union Fir* Innmaet Soatj. Atlaa Aianranoe Company (Fire), rhe Equitable Life Aasuranoe Society. 1 he China Mutual Steam Navigation Company Dm 'ntlenham Lmgm Hear Uompanj. /or particulan of tu«e Companies, the .'nil advarnsenwnt of THE BOBNEO COMPANY. LIMITED. Agent*. STEAMSHIP COMPANIES.
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      801 7 STEAMSHIP COMPANIES, Koninklijke Paketvaart Maatschappij. I nder contract with the Netherlands India Government. *ii at Mmmn! Sbip Agency, late J. Dakndblb A Co., 3-8, Colltu Quay. The undermentioned dates are only approximate Metmer From Expected Will be Despatched for On Sarie Borneo Palembang 8 Bagan Api 9 Cotn Padang 8
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      527 7 Austrian Lloyd's Steam Navigation Company. I'si'Eß Mail Contract with thb Austrian Government. The following are the dates on wbicb the Company's steamer* may be expected to arrive and sail from here: Outward. Homiward. 1903. Arrives. I IMS Sails. \M*lp men: April ll|+\i>pon April 13 'Moravia May "JE. F. Ferdinand IVindobona
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      651 7 STEAMSHIP COMPANIES Compagnio Dei Messagerlea Maritimes De France. Tblbokaphio Addrms: Mmsaqmim, rfIHGAPORI. The •nail steamers will leave Singapore on or aoont the undermentioned dates.— U fWABD. HOMIWAHD. Dates. Date* 1803 1903 CaUdonien Apr. 12 I Sydney Apr IS Ati tralinn Apr. 27 Tonkin Apr 27 SaUuie May 10 I Yarra
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      573 7 insurance co.s /Santos insurance office \j LIMITED. ■»pit»l Subscribed $2,600,000. Amount pud up 600,000. Bum i i tad 1,110,000. Hbad Orrioi, Homoiom. rhe anaeni^ned, having been appointed Agent* of the above Company, are prep*, ad to aoospt Marine Risks at current rmtes. BOUSTEAD A Co., Agmtt. ROYAL "TNSmANCE OOY. FIRE
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      627 7 BANKS. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. PAID-DP CAPITAL $10,000,000 RESERVE FUND.— Sterling Re«erve..slo,ooo,ooo\ f^nm Silver Reserve....! 6,600,000 /•••">.«».«». RESERVE LIABILITY OF innonnnn PROPRIETORS J.. •10,000,000 Court or Dikkctors. A. J. Raymond, Esq, Chairman. K. U. Tomkina, Esq. Deputy Chairman. <; Balloch, Esq. H. Schubart, E«q. Hon. C. W. Diukson Hon.
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      1454 8 Under this beading the following abbre»H»tSc-~ arc used «tr. steamer sh.— ■hip; bq.— barque; sch. schooner; Yet Tacut; Cru.- Cruiser; Gbt— Gunboat; Tor Torpedo; H.p. Horse-power; Brit. British; I S. -Unitod States; Fch.— French flat. GermaD; Dvt Dutch; Joh. Johore; fl.«.— General chiko; d.p. deck passenger. V.—
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      VESSLLS EXPECTED.
      512 8 Name, port, probable date ol arrival, and name oj agents. HTIAMIBB. Ajax Liverpool, May 6; Mansfield. Aliioin. Bom buy, Apl Borneo Coy. Alcinous, Liverpool, Mat 6 Mansfield. Annum, Colomho. May 26; M Maiitimee. Antenor, Liverpool, May 12; MnDnfield. Australien, Colombo. Apl Sf, M. M. Australind, \V. Australia, Apl
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      MAILS CLOSE.
      103 8 For Per iteamer Time. To- Morrow. Singoraand Bangkok Chakrahhoni/a 11 a.m. Malacca and Linggi Helene lpm. Batu Pahat Swee Moh) 1 p.m Malacca AP. Dickson Hong l.ian 2 p.m. P. Swet'ham via ports Ganumedf 3 pm. Calcutta Obra 3 p.m. S'bayaand Samarang Coen 4 p.m. Bangkok Xuen Tung
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      MAILS TO ARRIVE.
      137 8 From Europe— Ry the N.D.L. s.s. Rnuern due on Friday, with dates to the 17th Mar. She brings replies to the mail which left Singapore on the 16th February. From China- By the M. M. s. s. Sydney due on Monday. Tims Tablk of Mails Dik. Left
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    157 8 M I Flac I Vissel's Nami. 4 j Toks Capt-ib From Q Bio Apl 6 Kintuck Brit str 2881 Robinson Yokohama 7 M-ZHgon gtr 3-JBO Hhilippg Honekouu 7 KVoobimaMaruJap str. 2731 Kori Bombay 7 «ermaniii+ >*«r str. 17U Brubn H»ihow 7 Spithead Brit str 2tW3 Stewart 'Moii 7 Haldis
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    224 8 Dati. j Vbssbl's Name. Flag 4 Bio. Tows _s I pi 7 Tetartos (W str 1812 7 Furfalla i Ital str. 147 8 I Cheang Hock Kian l>ui str. j 966 8 I Kelnnder Bux 4 Brit sih j J4O 8 *pitheadt v B t r f Anmrn lr
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      90 8 K. A. J. CHOTIRMALL Co. JEWELLERS and SILK MERCHANTS, 51-52, HIGH STEEET. Jewellers and dealers In all kinds of Indian, Chinese, and Japanese silks and silk fancy goods curios, art embroidery work, carpets, and rugs. 'Albo Indian and Chinese-made gold and silver gem-set jewellerysilver ware and silver curios Visitors will
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      740 8 WHITEAWAY, LAIDLAW Co. ,J JUT LADIES' MKI,T < N SKIRTS I YAM' J I. I Like illustration In Navy, (iroen, Marone. \S;« L---1 1 lit .wn Black PRICE $2.00 Each. ill! till Black f K White \"^l ill lllUJii r\ mi erg^ 1 Skirts. cmwoLM LATEST No VELTIKS f In
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      68 8 WEATHER REPORT. Kandang K'rbau Ho*pitdl. lh April, !:»>. I" a.m |3 p m. p m Remarks. B»r ***** i9.Tfib-.>9H04 Mornine Temp ..I WU5 87.9:81.5 cl»-ar, day WB'lbTher 1 79 80 4 77.0 olourty, PirnfWiml fc X.E.! B8.K Calm, nightclear. Max. Temp: H9 4 Min 74 Max in Sun 1 »•">.'.
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