The Straits Times, 11 April 1903

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    13 1 The Straits Times MO. 21,102 SINGAPORE, SATURDAY. APRIL 11. 1908 PRICE 15 CENTS.
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      341 1 NOTICES. Supplied to the State Hospitals of the Federated Malay States. gfP~~~~~ i :(o)' Ssj^jg^g^g H YCTJI^ STORE KEEPER FOTt B""TT^ 1 "SLEDGE" BRAND. ■KkV /^Vj|| sterilized milk IL '^SBP^^n Invaluable in the House, ICKNESSORHEALTH. Don't be put otil See that you get what you ask for "Sledge" Brand. THEWE
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      249 1 SINGAPORE GARRISON GOLF CLUB. THE muni monthly meeting will not be held on Saturday, the lltb inst.. but will be played on Saturday, the 18th tbe reason being the probable absence of so many members in Easter week. K G. BROWNE. 11-4 Hon Sec. NOTICE. NOTICE is hereby given that
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    THE COMING OF THE MOTOR.
    842 2 A Remarkable Forecast. Mr. Henry Norman contributes a remarkable article to the Worlds Workon "the motor age," which he predicts will follow "the railway age," and, without indulging in any prophecy that is in any way suggestive of exaggeration, gives a glowing description of what
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    THE BRITISH ARMY.
    661 2 A Mr. J. J. Hart, formerly in the ranks of the Grenadier Guards, has contributed to an American paper an interesting and seemingly well-informed article on The Ineffective British Army" in which he notes the singular fact that reforms in the British army or navy have always
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    HOLD-UP BY AN ARMLESS MAN.
    229 2 'I'hc most sensational and novel holdup known in the State of Montana (USA) came off on theJJrd March when Charles Payne, an armless man, entered the California Club, and with a revolver held between the toes of his right foot compelled a faro dealer named
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    58 2 Foikhow on Saturday the flit tilt had its Spring race meeting. The course after the rain which had fallen during the previous ttyee weeks was a veritable quagmire, th«T Ttttktm Echo says, thus giving the class of pony dubbed Mudlarks by sporting men a distinct advantage over faster animals unable
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      228 2 NOTICES. T<HE JJEGT/ECT OF XTX T IFE^SSURANCE. \TEAR AFTER YEAR men are cut down JL suddenly in the prime of life, whose families are left in extreme poverty from their neglect of Life Assurance. Many men who are assured for £600, ought to be assured for five or ten times
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      411 2 NQTIwES. LAWB A CO. HAVE been appinted agents for a large Inn of Liverpool snip owners and have for sale a number of steamers, sailing ships, and dredgers by well known builders. Particulars on application to L4.WB A CO., I m.w.f. 16-4 8 Battery Road. KALANG TIMBER GO. A RE
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      551 2 NOTICES. RAFFLES STORE 34 NORTH BRIDGE ROAD NOTE THE ADDRESS 34 f 34 34 NORTH BRIDGE ROAD We have just moved into these commodious premises and are now shewing a completely new stock of goods. LADIES' STRAWS LADIES' BELTS Just opened MARVELLOUS PRICES Cannot be beaten for chapeness. H VAN
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    LIONS IN SOMALILAND.
    384 3 A Sportsman's Paradise. Hitherto one of the chief interests of Somaliland has been the abundance of game Which its inland districts afford, aud which has attracted many British sportsmen and scientists. As a whole the country suffers from great scarcity of water, which when obtainable, is usually
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    MARQUIS ITO ON DANGERS OF IMPROVED COMMUNICATION.
    258 3 In the course of a speech delivered at Kofu, Marquis Ito said, according to a report in the Japan I'imes: The affairs of the world undergo great changet in the course ot every ten years. The great Siberian railway connecting the Extreme East
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    A TALE OF THE SEA.
    273 3 On the 38th March, a terrible story of murder on the high seas \\\.m reported to the puUoa at Hongkong by some people on board a fishing junk. The junk 11.nl gone off to fishing grounds about 160 miles from Hongkong with eleven souls on
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    THE INDIAN DEFENCE SQUADRON.
    171 3 According to Calcutta papers the Naval Defence Squadron which has graced Indian waters so many years was to be dispersed by the Ist April. The torpedo-gunboats will be taken home, while the turret-ships will be sold or broken up. In place of the squadron, one* it
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    PASSENGERS BOOKED HOMEWARD.
    499 3 P. O. April 17. Per Ckusan:¥ox London YenArchdeacon \V. H. C. Dunkerley, Mr. and Mr«. McArthur, Mr. \V. Mackay. For London via Marneillefi Mr. Gibbone. From Penang to London Mr. Denborouch and family, Hmm Sargeant, Yen's, and Thome. April 23rd. Per s.s. Java For Loudon— Mm. J.
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    LIST OF PASSENGERS.
    291 3 For Singapore. Per P. A O s.s. OrunUil, connecting with the steamer brngal at Colombo, from London March 19, due 19th April— Mr. A. Gardener, Mr. H. L. Summers. Mr. A. B take Mr. Glassford, Miss M. Werry, Ms. Sumn>T, Mr. and Mrs. D. S. Carmichxel. Per
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      702 3 NOTICES. THE WORD OF HONOUR. The men who do us they say the thing' that prove to be w. at they were said tr be,— now cheering it is to come upon them. We all nate to be deceived; especially when the deception it> intentional. But all men are not
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      615 3 NOTICES. WANTED: two teachers for Standard 1 Apply to W. 144 Strait* Timts Office 17-4 HOSPITAL Dretter wanted for KeHn tan, tali ry 9 76 per mensem, wit! free quarters. Apply to v.c, PATER^O"»,BIMONS4CO. WANTED, for Pahang, storekeepei with experience in handling mininf stores. Apply to O.C PATERSON, BIMONB 4
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      603 3 NOTICES. Messrs. H. L. Coghian 9 Co. HAVE BEEN APPOINT* D SUB-AGENTS OF Tin Sun Life Assurance Co. of Canada. BOUBTEAD A CO., General Agents, v.c. Straits Settlements. SHIP'S SAILING BOAT FOR BALK. (Built of Pine). LENGTH 27 feet, beam 7 feet 6 inches, sails, mut and oars complete. H.
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      677 3 SHIPPING CHINA MUTUAL BTIAII NAVIGATION CO., LTU. FOR VICTOBIA (B. C). SEATTLE. AND TACOMA. Taking cargo on through Bs/Ladio) to other Pacific Ports and Inlanc Points <TIHE Company's steamer KEEMI'S X 8.880 tons, is due bare about 9th April, and will have prompt despatch fur the above port*. For freight.
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    The Straits Times. PRICE 15 CENTS. SATURDAY, 11TH APRIL.
    486 4 The Straits Times. PRICE 15 CENTS. SATURDAY, 11TH APRIL. From the tenour of to-day's telegrams it is only too plainly to be inferred that the apprehensions that were voiced the other day by the German press, apropos of the King's visit to Lisbon, and his possible subsequent visit to Paris,
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    10 4 Reading matter will be found on pages 2 and 3.
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    7 4 With to-day's issue there is a supplement.
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    11 4 The British Budget Statement will be issued on the 23rd instant.
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    13 4 On Monday Bank Holiday there will be no issue of the Straw 'limes.
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    11 4 Mr. J. Roberts presides at tomorrow's meeting at the Temperance Institute.
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    12 4 The German mail steamer Zieten left Port Said yesterday evening outward bound.
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    17 4 Thk Russian battleship iMvizan and the cruisers Pallada and Diana left eastward at 6 o'clock yesterday morning
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    21 4 Shipping advertisements, with dates of sailing etc., will be found on page 7. General shipping news is printed on page 8.
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    21 4 On Monday the l.'tth instant, the Savings Bank, Money Order and Parcel Post branches of the Post Office will be closed.
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    17 4 Inspector Ambrose has reported his arrival from Malacca. He succeeds Inspector Gallagher, who has left for Malacca.
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    24 4 The S. V. I. are going in for a Maxim section and it is thought probable that Captain Benjafield will assume command of it.
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    23 4 Two hundred and six deaths were registered at Singapore during the week ending on the 4th April. The ratio per thousand was 44.26.
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    23 4 The M. M. homeward mail steamer Sydney left Saigon at midnight on the 10th instant, and is due here on Monday at daylight
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    28 4 Sibtkr Sharp, resident at St. Mary's College, has brought from Kuching a number of Dyak hats, baskets, and other curios, which are now on view at the College.
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    29 4 Launches leave for the Swimming Club to-morrow morning at 9. .'(0 and 10.30. Monday being a holiday, a launch will leave Johnston's Pier for the Club at 10 a.m
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    25 4 The Ladies Sewing Meeting in connection with the Presbyterian Church will be held at 4.30 on Tuesday afternoon at Abbotsford," the residence of Mrs. Waddell.
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    30 4 Thk Governor has nominated Mr. T. de M. L Braddell to be Municipal Commissioner at Singapore to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Mr. J. W. B Maclaren.
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    31 4 ThE arrangement for the Town and Volunteer Band to play on the Esplanade to-night has been cancelled. It will play instead at the High Level Reservoir at I p m. to-day.
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    35 4 The Sultan of Johore arrived at Colombo on the 30th March. He was to spend about a fortnight in the islnnd, prior to leaving for Australia. H .ll. was staying at the Galle Face Hotel.
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    35 4 The London County Council has issued a loan of five millions at 3 per cent., at £95 10s. Od. This shows the position of the money market, especially in view of the impending Transvaal loan.
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    41 4 Penaxg is now sorely in need of another hotel. A first-class one within a short distance of the tramway line, is sure, it is said, to pay handsomely. The main difficulty in the way is the lack of a good site.
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    38 4 Therk was a large gathering at the Temple Bar" last night to witness a billiard match which was played between Mr. Gaftshore and Mr. Siddons The game was keenly contested and resulted in a win for the former.
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    40 4 A Malay named Syed Ahmat Eross has been arrested by D<jt. Insp. Watcbara for pawning jewellery valued at $1,733 which he is alleged to have obtained from Mohamedof High Street, and which it is said he had not paid for.
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    39 4 It is stated that Lieutenant Hast, of the 10th Hussars, at present stationed at Mhow, has purchased the Famous Sceptre. Whether the mare will leave England for India, or remain at home to fill her season's engagements, is unknown.
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    52 4 On the 31st March a great fire broke out at Budge near Calcutta amoDg petroleum store sheds. One block of sheds, with 392,000 cases and 56,000 tins of Russian oil valued at fifteen lakhs of rupees was destroyed. The fire is said to have been started by a spark from
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    50 4 The police returns of Hongkong for 1902 show plainly that robbery, burglary and larceny in houses have increased to an alarming extent during the last five years as compared with the previous five years. This is ascribed to Police efficiency not keeping pace with the increase of the criminal population
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    52 4 The Oxford and Cambridge boat race was rowed in smooth water but in pouring rain. Cambridge at once took the lead and gradually increased it, winning by 6 lengths in 20 mm. 33 sees. Oxford maintained excellent form throughout but had no chance against the superior style aud strength of
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    57 4 Wi are soon to have John Roberts, the billickid champion, with us in Singapore. He writes to say that he leaves Penang for Deli to-day (Saturday) and expects to stay three or four days in Sumatra. Thence he comes on to Singapore where he will put up at the Raffles
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    53 4 On the 27th of last month a farewell dinner was given at Sarawak to the Hon. C. A. Bampfylde by the Hokien community. Amongst the sixty persons who sat down to dinner, including several ladies, was Mr. Khoo Hun Yeang, the Opium and Spirit farmer of Singapore and Sarawak, who
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    63 4 A London wire to the Indian Field states that the Grand National was won by three lengths; twenty lengths between second and third. The betting was 13 to 2 Drumeree, 100 to 14 Detail, 25 to 1 Manifesto. The Northamptonshire Stakes was won by a length two lengths between second
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    67 4 The Avenir dv Tonkin says that, for the last two months, Chinese coolies are passing through the port of Hanoi in crowds on their way to be employed on the Yunnan Railway. So many indeed go up that sanitary precautions fall short, and great numbers of them die of disease
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    EASTER CRICKET.
    922 4 Singapore vs. Selangor. Play in this match was yesterday to have commenced at 2 p. in. but Jupiter Pluviuj ,that deity dear to casual scribes, interposed, and shortly after nc>n gave the S.C.C. Ground a thorough drenching. As a result play, despite threatening meteorologic appearances, was commenced about
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      KINO OF SERVIAS LITTLE PLAN.
      42 4 London, XQth April. The King ofServia, by submerging the constitution for a few minutes yesterday, succeeded in ridding himself of a number of Radical Senators and State Councillors and in re-starting the constitution with a clean state.
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      NEW FIELD-MARSHALS.
      25 4 General Sir George White has been promoted to the rank of field-marshal. Sir Evelyn Wood has been raised to the rank of 6eld-marshal.
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      GOVERNOR TAFT EULOGISED.
      19 4 President Roosevelt, speaking at Fargo, eulogised Governor Taft as presenting the finest type of public servant.
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      THE NEW "SHAMROCK."
      37 4 The new Shamrock has had another successful trial, completely beating Shamrock the Fir ft. The new Shamrock, on further trial at Weymouth, boat Shamrock the First by four minutes on a seven miles run.
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      CAMBORNE ELECTION.
      35 4 In the election at Camborne to fill the seat vacated by the death of Mr. W. S Came, Sir Wilfred Lawson polled 355K votes against 2869 cast for Mr. Strauss, the Unionist candidate.
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      SIR RORERT HART.
      16 4 Sir Robert Hart has been appointed the Russian Commissioner of Customs at Newchwang.
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      STRIKES IN HOLLAND.
      41 4 The Stcond Chamber of the Netherlands St-Ues General has passed the auti-strike law by a large majority The strike continues unabated. At Amsterdam, there was partial darkness yesterday owing to a strike of the gas and electricity workers.
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      LORD MILNER'S HOLIDAY.
      20 4 Lord Milner takes two months' leave to England, in August and September. He is looking very worn.
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      THE KINO IN FRANCE.
      52 4 Grand Recepti >n and Dinner Arranged A Cabinet Council in Paris has decided that President Loubet and all the ministers nhall receive King Edward at the railway station on May Ist. A grand dinner will be given at the Elysee in honor of His Majesty on
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      SHOT BY A SENTRY.
      20 4 M. Stcherbina, the Russian Consul at Mitrovitza, who was shot by an Albanian sentry, is dead.
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      MANCHURIA.
      46 4 The correspondent of the Times at Moscow, states that, despite the strenuous opposition of certain of the Russian Ministers, it has been finally decided that the evacuation of Manchuria must be completed. M. De Witte, theKinance Minister, urged the necessity for it on economic grounds.
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    CRICKET AT PENANQ.
    25 4 A wire to hand as we go to press say* that Penang beat, Perak at cricket, by an innings and 141 runs.
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    BICYCLES WITHOUT LIGHTS.
    101 4 A correspondent writes The lightless cyclist is undoubtedly a nuisance and deserves to be punished, but I don't think native policemen should be allowed to take the said punishment into their own hanus. At HIM on Thursday evening I was passing the Post Office when a well
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    THE NEW COCOS STAFF.
    116 4 Yesterday the Cable steamer Recorder left Singapore bound for the Tocos Islands, carrying with her stores and a relieving force of men for duty on the cable station there. The gentlemen who now take up their duties on the Islands are as follow: Mr. H. W.
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    MUNICIPAL COMMISSION.
    1525 5 At the ordinary meeting of the Singapore Municipal Commission held on Thursday afternoon last there were present Messrs. Anthonisz, the President, T de M. Braddell, Lee Chuan <ivan, W. Evans, Choa (Jiang Thye.F. E .lago, A. Barker, Col. Pennefather, undJ. Polglase (Secretary). The financial statement showed a credit
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    FIRE IN CHANGE ALLEY.
    269 5 Akout five minutes past 7 o'clock last night a Malay police constable on duty in Change Alley discovered a fire in an upstairs room of a building on the left hand side of the Alley. The Police and Fire Brigade were informed and tbe Police wereon
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    Better than a Plaster.
    105 5 A PIECE of flannel dampened with Chamberlain's Pain Balm and bound io tbe affected parts it superior to any plaster. When troubled with the back, or pains in tbe side or chest, give it a trial and you are certain to be more pleased with the
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    SINGAPORE-JOHORE RAILWAY.
    1021 5 OPENED TO "WOODLANDS" YESTERDAY. Bus and Rikisha Doomed. After just under three years, the Singapore-Johore Railway is at last completed and the first through" train left the "'Singapore" station at Tank Road punctually at 7 o'clock yesterday morning for Woodlands," at the Johore end of Singapore, a little
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    THE RIFLE ASSOCIATION.
    344 5 EASTER MEETING. The Easter meeting of the Singapore Rifle Association commenced at the Balestier lUnee yesterday morning. Patron, H. E. The Governor; VicePatrons, The General Officer Commanding, The Senior Naval Officer President, Lt. Col. A. Murray Committee, Lieuts. Pritchard, Glennie, W Makepeace, Peirce, Phillips, Sergts. Keyworth and
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    TO-MORROW'S SERVICES.
    198 5 April lath (Easter Sunday) ST. ANDREWS K45 a.m. Holy Communion (Non-Choral). 7-30 n.in. Holy Communion (Choral). I In.in. Choral Matinx, li noon Holy Conimiwaioii (Non-Choral). 4 p.m. ChiMren h Service ami Addresx. 5-30 p.m. F.venaonjs and S«rtiion. CATHEDRAL OF THK MM SIIKI'HERD, BRASS BASSA ROAD. Ml a.m. Low
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    GOVERNMENT GAZETTE.
    267 5 Lbave of absence has been ttken by Mr. G. A. Hall, Collector of Land Revenue at Malacca, for 14 months and twenty-nine days from the Ist April; by Dr. G. D. Freer, Colonial SurgeonResident at Penang for eleven months from the 4th April by Mr. W. H. Mac
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    SHAMING OPIUM SMOKERS.
    188 5 The authorities of the province of Fukien, in China, have planned to establish a Government factory for the preparation of opium. It is reported that after the opening of this establishment, all opium smokers who wish to purchase the drug must obtain from this establishment badges which
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    SAVAQE COOKERY.
    108 5 SAVAGE COOKERY. Tiik civilised cook might learn a good deal from tbe methods of slow cooking adopted by savage tribes, says the Lancet. By one method, in which stones made hot with glowing charcoal are employed, a large joint, no matter how tough, may be exquisitely cooked and made tender
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    69 5 Tits Governor has eranted to Mr. .1. B. Elcurr, Director of Public Instruction, Straits Settlements, leave of absence with half salary for three months, to be taken after three months' vacation leave, commencing on the 11th instant. Mr. R W. Hullett. Principal, Raffles Institution, has been appointed to be Acting
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      647 5 AUCTION SALES. PARTICULARS OF THE BRITI SHSC HOONER A VESH A H OF SINGAPORE. To be sold by Auction at Powell Co.'s sale-room On Wednesday, Wh April, 1903, j4i 2.30 pm. A 8 she now lies in tti9 Singapore i\. Harbour opposite the Telok Ayer Market. Registered tonnage 112 tons;
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      191 5 OAY BY DAY. Saturday, nth April. High Water. "> 27 p.m. Public Holiday. Football S.C.C. c K.M.S. p.m. Smoker", Tanglir. Club. Ill, S.K.A. la-i, i Meeting Town Bum). H.S. Reservoir. 5. WayniiL' Kassim. Nortli Bridge Koad. Wayang Pusi. North Bridge Road. 9. Sunday, iath April. High Water. Hi. .10 a.m.
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      879 6 NOTICES. fiffliilr OfiiOAPORE SPORTING CLUB Programme for the Spring Race Meeting, 1903. MAY Wth, 2\st,23rd. FIRST DAY. Tuesday, \»tk Mny. THE GOVERNOR CUP.— A Cup presented by H. E. Bir F. A. Swetteoham, K.C.H U. and $m> added by the Clab. A Race for Maiden Horses. W>ight 9st. Entrance, $10.
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      216 6 NOTICES. KEYSTONE ELGIN WATCHES Durnhltt and AccurnU Keystone Witch Case Co. Philadelphia, U.S.A. AMERICA'S OLDEST AND I Mfrltri* LAR6EST WATCH FACTORY TaSLfr/A^T Princl P RI W»lch SAVARESSE'S SANDAL CAPSULES No! m»J« af Gfljtinf i mo*l ttti.x a afeolutrlT Furt Enijlih Oil Full Direction*. All Chemists. Insist on SaMMMff'l BAGNALL HILLES.
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      693 7 The Borneo Company, Ltd. rK Stands J Life Assurance. Norwioh Union Fire ln»ui»nc* Boei*tJ. Atlas Aasoranee Company (Fire). The Equitable Life Aiwuranoe Society. rhe Chin. Mutual Steam Navigation Company I'll. '''oitHuhain Lager Heer Company. /'or particulars of tt«»e Companies, **c the full adVertisement of THK BOBNBO COMPANT, LIMITED. Agents. STEAMSHIP
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      1314 7 STEAMSHIP COMPANIES, KoninklijUe Paketvaart Maatschappij. I naer contract with tbe Netherlands India Government. mt at binpoport: Ship Acisct, latb J. Daindblb A Co., 3-8, Colltsb Quay. :'he undermentioned date* are only approximate. .■swsmer from Expected Will be lMwpatcbed 'or:— On Sarie Borneo Palembang 8 Bagan Api 9 Com Padang 8
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      609 7 STEAM SHIP COMPANIES. N. Y. K7 JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO. LTD. A regular FORTNIGHTLY serrice is maintained between Japan and Europe by the following NEW TWIN SCREW STEAMERS, Under Mail Contract with the Imperial Japanese Government, specially designed for the Company's European Service, lighted throughout by Electricity, provided with excellent
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      587 7 STEAMSHIP COMPANIES Compagnie Des Messagerlei Maritime* De Franco. TILMRAPHIO ASDUM: MMBIOIBIM, rtIHQAPORI. The "nail (teamen will leave Singapore on or aoout the undermentioned date*. OUTWAXD. HOMI—iBD. Date*. Lmtea 1908 1908 Caledonien Apr. 12 Sydney Apr 13 Salatie Apr. 27 Tonkin Apr 27 Salatie May 10 Varra May 11 Annam May
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      269 7 INSURANCE CO.'S thelioyal exchange" assurance. (ESTABLISHED A.D. 1720) THE undersigned, agents for the ahova company, are prepared to accept Flr» Risks at current rates. w.4s. 31/12 BEHN MEYER 4 Co. MAGDEBURG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. (ESTABLISHED A.D. 1844) THE undersigned, agents for the abore company, are prepared to accept Pira Risks
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      1454 8 Under this beading the following abbreviations are used Btr. steamer sh.— ■hip bq. barque Bch. schooner Yet. Yacht; Oru.— Cruiser; Gbt.— Gunboat; Tor. Torpedo; H.p.— Horse-power; Brit. Bri•iib; U. B.— United Btates; Feb.— French 4er.— Ge rman Dut.— Dutch J oh.— J o h ore At— General-cargo;
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      56 8 Monday Bataviii La Setnu 9 a.m. l Abuan and Manila ChUng Mai 1 a.m. Christmas Island F.nf Dornoch 11 a.m. Rangoon A Calcutta Tara S p.m. Manila Brtirnita 3 p.m. Bangkok Mathildr 4 p.m Muntok A Palembang 0. G. Mutr 4 p.m. Tuesday. Sarawak Borne" 2 p.m. C'bon
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      105 8 M AILS TO ARRIVE From China— By the M. M. s. 8. Sydney due on Monday. Left Singapore. Due in London Arrived Mar2nd M. M. Mar 26th Mar 4th Mar 6th P.*O. Mar 26th Mar 28th Mar 10th N. D. I.. April 4th Apl 3rd Marlltli R.I. April 7th Apl
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      410 8 v Fla.. I Vessel's Name. A Tons Capthi From Sailed Consumes*. Big. Apl 8 Clitus Brit str 1588 McDonald Amoy Mar 31 McAlister and Co. Marburg* Uer str :'.-•>» BWrn Hamburg Mar 3 Bebn Meyer A Co. B Medan i., str 47tf 1.0u.i.- Deli Apl 7; Bebn Meyer <t
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      169 8 Date. Vessel's Name. Flao A Big Tons 1 kstisation. Apl 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 \i 12 12 1* 12 mi* Hoqk Wan I Nupii l'u uk Keong Wai Farfalla Hye Leong Qermania Marburg Kamakura Maru Om* Jaussen Bantam
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      322 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. Also Indian and Chinese-made gold and silver gem-set jewellery silver ware and silver curios. Visitors
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      1293 8 This Day! A Special Display of New Neck Wear. EXCELLENT WASHING /Sri TUBULAR TIES [A ~lg~ Over 2,CCC to Select from Mr Four Ties for £1.00. SELECT NOVELTIES Mum SI'I.KNDII' VALUK IN sil.K SILK OXFORD TIKS WMm/ TIKS Suitable foi wear with double N() SLlLCninff MfJXw A s|ilcii(iid r«np' c.l
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      101 8 WEATHER REPORT. Kandang Krrbau Hospital, lhlh A]/ril, 190X ■'a. m 3 p.m. 9 pm. Hkmakks. Bur '2H.9OH -J9 808 29 8»fi Morning Temp 1*0.6 88.0 78.6 cloudy, WB'lbTher 77 4 790 77.0 day cloudy, DirofWind 8 8.E. ss.E Calm, rain at noon Max. Temp 87.2 night clear. Min 73.6 Max.in
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      340 9 NOTICES. CHATWOOD'S Patent "INVINCIBLE" /VV/ SAFES of all qualities. /s^^^^// :o: Jh^ /a' jp y Chatwood's Patent Steel Doors yv~O^ O^ A Gates for Strong Rooms. a jy CATALOGUES FREE /&pjf W on Application. r^v \*Q S^y 9< Chatwoods TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS:-y/^^ <£?" v§)y/^ New Patent 'Solid" "HARGREAVES" /Cy <& fuSSr
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      131 9 NOTICES. HIGHLAND BRAND EVAPORATED CREAM. V agents John Little Co., Ltd Singapore Sole Agents: Me Alister Co. The Best (jffioils^ Procurable \\*p Absolutely pure. Price per Case $10.50 in. w it f. v.c. A B MACKAY, LTD. LIQUEUR WHISKY PURE Price per case $15. DUTY KXTHA. Sole Agents McALISTER Co.
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      650 9 BANKS. UO N(iK() N (4 AEI I) SHANGHAI HAN INU OORPOB\TION. I PAID-UP CAPITAL ?10,0U>.000 REKEKVE FUND.SfcrliQff KeBer»e..»10,000,000 1 IIfiMOOOO SilTer Re«erve....# 6,600,000 f 16 600 000 RESERVE LIABILITY OF „n nnnnn. PROPRIETORS •■•'O. 0000 I Court of Dirkctoks. I A. J. Raymond, Esq.— CHAIRMAN. I K. ii. Tutnw, Ih%
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      778 10 NOTICES. Taws ccxT 8, BATTERY ROAD. Commission and Estate agents Ship-brokers. Mortgages arranged at short notice. "Oquid_~fuh7 (Petroleum Residue) Large stocks always on hand. 32,6 (Thirty-two shillings and sixpence per ton f o. b. in bunkers at FRESHWATER ISLAND (PULO BUXOM; opposite western entrance of New Harbour. The fuel is
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      468 10 notices; 1 SARAWAK Coal in good supply at Brooketon and Labuan, with prompt despatch for bunker or cargo. For terrai apply to John Hardie, Sarawak Govern mant Aireot, Labnan. qa W. D. FISHER, At toe. M. Inst. C.E., SRESHaN NOUSI SaTTERT Hound.tlon.. Balldlafs. Roots Railways •<! Railway Structurtr Wharvss. Roads
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      609 10 NOTICES Hartmann's Rahtjen's Improved Compositions for Ship Bottoms The use oi Our New Antifonling Composition It recommended for Specially Fonling Waters, as it possesses much imiirovad Antifonling Qualities, and therefore vessels u-m- it do not require to dock so frequently as is at present necesßary. The name, marked on every
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      368 10 NOTICES. HARTWIG OO Keep always on haad a well assorted Supply of the Best Brands of JgWV Wine, Beer, and Liqueurs mL^J m f 1-3-01 TRY EUCRYL INYOUR BATH AND YOU WILL ALWAYS WANT IT i Query!, bath eucryl p« Particularly recommended eucryl soap tor use against Perspiration eucryl ointment
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