The Straits Times, 13 May 1903
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Title Section15 1903-05-13 1 The Straits Times WO. ai,i 282 8 SINGAPORE. WEDNESDAY. MAY 18. 1903 PRICE 15 CENTS.15 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement786 1903-05-13 1 NOTICES. ®he ffinws. ADVERTISING RATES. PAYABLE IN ADVANCE. Second uml tl.uil iiiM-ui.ni- cmli m) cent* '•arth, fifth, ami M.\;h 44) cents Sarenili 11. o, lucntl, M M 24 cent* WMtWtfc 4 sainsywt,, 16 cent. Per week of -n day.-., ii, •■liaised daily if required $1, per iucli pel day. No786 words
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Advertisement490 1903-05-13 1 NOTICES. v By Special Mterrant Sw§Jßo^ His Majestn^^-6 V Purveyors to "?S^SB^^ The King CELEBRATED OILMAN'S STORES. Supplied to the Mate hospitals of Malay States. SuEli£r^^^^^^^ -A-SIT YOUR STORE KEEPER IFOR i/Cef^jf^ SLEDGE BRAND. STERII -'ZED MILK 4^Kf^^ absolutely pure l £R N^^^^UKf Invaluable in the House, ICKNESS OR HEALTH.490 words
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Advertisement62 1903-05-13 1 Hundreds O3F» I- NOVELTIES I Just come to hand. ZzZ: wSUIltgrS. Unique y p l<asing W SELECTION Kg^BOF EVERY DESCRIPTION Best CIGAR CIGARETTE HOLDERS. A Large Display in AMBER AND MEERCHAUM. POCKET 0 KNIVES. AND TABLE CUTLERY. Very Large Stock, now being opened out KATZ BROTHERS, LTD. Owing to the62 words
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Advertisement340 1903-05-13 1 NOTICES. Ideal Milk Enriched 20 per cent y^^ Sterilized-Not Sweetened. feg°.NT^j A Perfect Substitute for Fresh Milk. Modern European Dentistry, Messrs. CHEONG BROS song of the lat« Mr. C'h.ono Chun Tin. in D^an l^ meet^ tbe r «q«irements of European ladies »nd gentlemen who have for m«?t ai> l yearB340 words
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Advertisement433 1903-05-13 1 A Seaartable EaterUiamaat of TXaprecedtnted Type. i UPtMOOUS NEW SNOW. i fii^antir Anulnmation of tmiufni'nt 5 T^ ht! To-nl^ht!! 1 Wednttday, 13th May 1903 I S THE INORA ZANIBAR THEATRICAL COMPt.v J Al Mi. North Brld,. R M d Th.., f .j =!l W '»SU^ forth- fir, tt.me f ■t433 words
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Article632 1903-05-13 2 Instance at Singapore. A recent Supreme Court case at Singapore in which a confessed murderer' got ug Scotfree from the arm of the law tailing short is thus commented on by tiie Manchester Guardian A Chinaman was tried in the Supreme Court there for the murder of632 words
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Article258 1903-05-13 2 Returns to Manila and Makes a Sp.-ech. On the km April, ViceUovernor W'n Pnilippinee, returned to Manila from an n visit to America, wiiere de lias been helping along pro- Philippine legislation I He was greeted by the roar <>f (tana and the screecliin. of whistles from I258 words
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Article505 1903-05-13 2 £15,000 a Year in the 7th Year from 400,000 Trees. Mr. George Cullen I'earwon, I'uel.la, Mexico, writes as follows to a porary Having planted and watched the growth of several hundred thousand trees for the pas* tour years and a half, and having devoted much attention505 words
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Article174 1903-05-13 2 Tv law n Uta *t Kuala I have jus* disposed <>1 :t;i interesting case bet dminietratOF of the HsUte of Vqi All 1.-y. d 4iid the Government ol Hwlangor. Tm Inter mum ■■■in.- land beloaj Yap Ah I.ov deceased, for ;i Kimpean Hospital, >'n bad begun to huild174 words
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Article83 1903-05-13 2 LARGE STEAMBERS FOR THE PACIFIC. Thk two 1 i'li'-* ever laid ilown oa tb« D laware river hay« been bought from the International Marina Corapanj by( "I Steamship Company. 1 bej are the lltnnelnni md the Minn-k ilit.i, ca.li ot I 12.000 and I I, 100 tone burden :n») 28,M083 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement219 1903-05-13 2 NOTICES. KELLY WALSH, LTD. pocket jßomoS j~ Qame Popular Novels an improved ON .NDIA PAPER mRINQ pQNQ Charles Dickens Thackeray 1r P 1 f* George Eliot V^ll Geo^ Meredi.h. Tenn j S THE NEW "Fireside" Edition of Dickens With Original Illustrations. Ppjee X/,Jj \J er $1.75 each. j Pure Dutch219 words
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Advertisement397 1903-05-13 2 I NOTICES. "DRYASDUST" Boiler Covering.! PARTICULARS FROM BORNEO CO. LTD. Iw&s Singapore BELTING. John Tullls's Llama Hair Beltine i» the mo9t suitable kind made for Tropical Climates. Prize Medalß have been received at no less than Sixteen Exhibitions by Messrs. John Tullis Son for their manufactures, and we confidently recommend397 words
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Advertisement171 1903-05-13 2 NOTICES. ™c standard bats upwards of Half-a-Million Pounds Sterling per Annum in Death Claims. IU Funds, yearly increasing, exceed Eight Millions and a Half Sterling, and have increased over 40 per cent, in the last 16 years. The Business is conducted with .he premiums are moderate, and flitions will be171 words
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Advertisement72 1903-05-13 2 Rheumatic Sufferers. \CANY sufWers from rhrumatiemi havr At b^t-n MUprlwd and dsHcbtad :i' Uw prompt reliff obtained by applying Cham b-'ilain's •'hi" Ba mi Tn ac vising you to use Chamberlain's I'ivii Halm for Rheumatißm. we know it wUIviVC you perfect eatibfaction. as tbc trtt ai>pli''-atinß will iclieve the pain,72 words
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Article301 1903-05-13 3 (Usfmany ha« lUtinitely annnunred, through uiemberH of her iiiiiiintry, tliat olie will preserve ih.- entity <>f Turkey in Kurope at any ramt. The announcement MM created a profound -enfHti.m in Kurope, iml l>e.»use Mich an attitude wai aiMipnitod '"it aa laeaaal of the nnequivocal MM M «lii<h the301 words
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Article419 1903-05-13 3 The Scourge of the Army in India. ESTHCh I. Luosars thi icourgfl oi the army in India. Wben we read in the annual report of the Sani'aiy Commissioner with the Government ol India, General Franklin, that thore were only twelve cases of cholera amongst the whole of Hi"419 words
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Article253 1903-05-13 3 For Singapore. Per P. A 0.1 I. connecting at Coloinlio With ill" -t«-!ini> r t'MMRH London April 17, due 17tb May Ifiaa Bicbarda, Mill Rteachaa, Mrs. MacMurray. Mi', i;. I". Barlow, Wr H Hart Ooart. Berg. Dall. Mr E. V. Hansell. Mrs Hansell Mr. A. Heddia, Dr.253 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement506 1903-05-13 3 and mV^ mF CHAPOTEAUTB PHOSPHO-CLYCERATB OP LIME It increases vital energy and nerve force, cures Hturatthtnla D/tfpstn, Innninle, and ntroous distant in adults and children. 11l CAPSULES, IN WINE. ADO IN SYRUP J. MOTION CO. WATC H MA KERS. JEWELLERS, OPTICIANS. KIPAIB* rnPMPTLV BXTHTBD K. &K. K. &K. YOKOHAMA GRAND506 words
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Advertisement246 1903-05-13 3 NOTICES. "LAWsqivPs Special Liqueur Whisky. Ttmi*. »i«j oup«nuf Whiak) and one of the hest in the Markrt $12.50 per doz. John Little Co., Ltd. \v. A f. PI7 Horses (.<>bs.p 17 0/ ami Point's. 010 1 Landed this morning, in the pink of condition ex s.s. Quryalus. This Shipment is246 words
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Advertisement585 1903-05-13 3 NOTICES. WANTRD a rough goods krani. Apply to X.X.X. c/o Strata Times. n.c. WANTED an ayah. Apply at room ftn Raffles Hotel. n c. WANTED a practical miner. Must be accustomed to timbering. Apply at B*x 275, Post Office, Singapore. v c. WANTED. A Chinese cashier who is quick at585 words
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Advertisement602 1903-05-13 3 NOTICES. Messrs. H. L. Coghlan fr Co. HAVE BEEN APPOINTFP SUB-AGENTS OF thk Sun Life Assurance Co. of Canada. BOUBTKAD A '"<).. Gi neral Agentb, a.c. Straits Settlements. T7OR HALE,— Saigon Lymph, guaranteed _T frtsb, at the Ctowd Dispensary, B 6 Selegie Road. U.C. FOR SALE. 10 1)1 SON'S Cinematograph602 words
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Advertisement722 1903-05-13 3 SHIPPING f^O-CHTNA"STEAM~NAVI(; AT I ON COMPANY, LIMITED FOR HONGKONG. 'pHE Compan/p steamer KLMSAIfG L UN tons, Captain Buller, having left Calcutta on the ftb inst may be eipected to arrive here on or about the 13th idem., md will have prompt despatch for the above port For freight or paaaagn722 words
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514 1903-05-13 4 The Straits Times. PRICE 15 CENTS. WEDNESDAY, 13TH MAY. The Governor of the Philippine Islands has just given out for publication the new coinage law as recently passed by the American Congress and approved by the President. It is quite lengthy and cannot he reproduced here in full hut contains514 words
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Article304 1903-05-13 4 Thk easiness of the divorce law* in certain of the United States has long been such as to provoke general comment. Sjme towns appear to regularly lay themselves oat for the business, for regular business it is. For instance take the town ot Canton, Ohio. Being jealous of the town304 words
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Article24 1903-05-13 4 The profits of rubber growing are *et forth on page 2. F. M. S. financial details for 1902 will be found on page 6.24 words
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Article15 1903-05-13 4 Mr. Chung 'I hye Phia h is presented a handsome fountain to the IViiuin.Turf Club.15 words
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Article18 1903-05-13 4 Trf. Yokohama City authVrties intend to levy a tax of three y» on bicycles, to be collected half-yearly.18 words
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Article23 1903-05-13 4 Trf* M. E. Mission is planning to build a church at Seremha.i as soon as title can be procured to the lind desired.23 words
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Article21 1903-05-13 4 Shipping adverU*«jraeuisd, with dates of sailing etc., will be foun on pace 7. General ."hipping news is printed on page 8.21 words
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Article24 1903-05-13 4 Mkmbkrs of the Philharmonic Orchestra are reminded that the weekly practice will be held at the Town Hall to-morrow night, at the usual hour.24 words
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Article29 1903-05-13 4 Somalis are not the only foes of the British troops in SomaliUnil. K irly last month a British zareba at flajlam was attacked by lions which killerl seven camels.29 words
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Article26 1903-05-13 4 Mr. Kolt Seam; Fat, a )>r)rn.nent Chinese resident of IVnang k<»pt up his golden wedding on Saturday. He wxs for many years a Muni'-ip-d C >munssioiier26 words
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Article27 1903-05-13 4 Coi-oxel Money late of the lijrdon Highlanders lias bten appointed to be the Officer Commanding the Troops in Ceylon, in place of the late Sir Hector Macdonald.27 words
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Article28 1903-05-13 4 We would again remind our readers tiiat the Stniitu Ihrlgrt will be published to-morrow morning; and that it will contain the full report of the Straits Currency Commission.28 words
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Article30 1903-05-13 4 The Indo-China Steam Navigation Company's Steamer Cltelydra has been sold to a Japanese shipowner, K. O3ki by name, of Tokyo, who is to place her on the North China run.30 words
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Article30 1903-05-13 4 Roberts, the billiard champion, has reached Hongkong where, on the Ist and 2nd instant, he played Mr. K. Hinds who received 1,300 in 2,<MK>. Hinds lost the game by 1230 words
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Article28 1903-05-13 4 Thk British four-masted hankie HrUlinnt was, the other day, at Woosung. She is the third lament sailing vessel in the world and the largest under the British riag.28 words
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Article33 1903-05-13 4 Wtmu are bßgiuuing to practice as physicians in Japan, and there is an increased deoire on the part of young Japanese women to increase their knowledge in medical science, Sivs. tlie A"v'>» Chtoviele.33 words
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Article39 1903-05-13 4 The X.M.S. yacht Mermi arrived from Paiiang this morning with the Tunku Hi s.ir nf Pahang and suite. Dr. and Mrs. Woods were also passengers by the Harm. The Merau is to go to the slipway at Tanjong Rhoo.39 words
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Article36 1903-05-13 4 A considekahi i-: number of wellknown local residents are leaving by the P. .v O. homeward mail on Friday morning. Details will be found in the list of Passengers Booked Homeward published in another column to-day.36 words
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Article40 1903-05-13 4 Shadows >;f coming events •noticed, the other (lav, at Hongkong, wore extensive orders on local tailors tor military uniform, and on bakers lor supplies of biscuits. Several stevedores also received orders for provisions. The orders were placed by Japanese firms.40 words
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Article44 1903-05-13 4 The Legislative Council meets on Friday next. The business on the aeenda is the first reading of the Chinese Immigrants Ordinance Amendment Bill, and the Conveyancing and Law of Property Ordinance Amendment Bill and the committee -I ilv of the Opium and Morpnine Bills.44 words
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Article52 1903-05-13 4 We are asked to say that Mr. Gail receives no remuneration for his services beyond his expenses for the time he is engaged. In connection with th« coming meetings, Mr. A. Reid (MesHrs McAlister and Co.) is treasurer nod will be glad to acknowledge contributions towards the expenses of the52 words
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Article75 1903-05-13 4 Thk lndo-China 8. s Co.'s steamer Kutnung (2.H00 ton*-), has just been mid to Mr. Harad, of ()-<aka. The vessel was to be named the Kissei Maru and was to be placed on the North China run from the oth inst. The Norwegian steamer Skramstadt (1,400 tons) was bought by75 words
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Article61 1903-05-13 4 The Piiuing Gazette says th it the announcement that Mr. H. W. H Stevens had stated that the Queensland Meat Export and Agency Co. had decided to form a company here should give good food for thought in Penang. It is to be hoped that the company, even on its61 words
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Article53 1903-05-13 4 Rumour in China is busy making out that the Governor of Weotern Canton is so much at his wits' end how to put down the rebellion there, that he intends to seek the help of French troops from Tonquin. This lends force to previous reports of coming French armed intervention53 words
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Article56 1903-05-13 4 Thkbi are now two or three professional bookmakers in town who have commenced "fielding" for the forthcoming races. They seem to bo doing pretty good business and the Derby candidates are nearly all being pretty freely enquired for. Up to the present Sir Launcelot, Klimho and Bssington seem to be56 words
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Article59 1903-05-13 4 Thk other day it was alleged by Ceylon papers that that island was the place of all places for longevity It may be so but does not alter the fact that an iiimite of an Armenian convent has recently died after being there ninetyeight years without once going outside the59 words
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Article55 1903-05-13 4 Thk action of Uebaoco r. Riley Hargreaves and Co. Ltd the opening of which was fully reported in a recent issue of the Strait.* Ratal was continued before Mr. Justice Hyndman-Jones yesterday afternoon and to day. The evidence of the plaintiff, who is a merchant of Manila, was taken, and55 words
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Article59 1903-05-13 4 The Hon. A. Murray, Colonial Engineer, leaves on the 15th inst. on official duty. During his absence, the acting command of the S. V. C. will devolve upon Major Broadrick. We understand that Colonel Murray leaves for Penang on official business, after which he proceeds to CVylou. He will probably59 words
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Article57 1903-05-13 4 We are informed that a new Society with philanthropic objects has been founded at Malacca Its title is the Poor Aid Society of St. Xavier," and its object is to pay the school fees of poor boys and to assist widows and orphans in distressed circumstances. Mr. (iordon is President57 words
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Article65 1903-05-13 4 A party of American and Japanese engineers out surveying for the CantonHankow railway line, had a narrow escape a fortnight aeo from a mob, at a place near the North River of Canton province. Trouble arose out of Chinese superstitions and fancies. The engineers took refuge in a temple and65 words
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Article61 1903-05-13 4 At the complaint uf four native lads, Sergeant Grant arrtsted the other day Wong Kam Ver.rg, whom the lads accused of havini: kidnapped them from Haiphong to Hongkong. The complainants stated at the Station thai they had been bought and sold like pi'is,' and were again «-">ld to another native61 words
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Article88 1903-05-13 4 Thb Filipino Libour I'nion of Manila has adopted a proposal to offer a premium of SI 00 in local currency for the Filipino servant who shall prove to be best entitled to it by reason of faithful and efficient service. It may not be so dilb'cult to determine which candidate88 words
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Article74 1903-05-13 4 The //fio-i/'/urte SaawMioauM says that the surveys for the unnan Railway go on slowly owing to Chinese ill-will giving rise to no end of difficulties. A great riot resulted from a French surveying party entering upon cultivated land. The cultivators of the land set upon the surveyors who had to74 words
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Article74 1903-05-13 4 In Hongkong, on the sth inst., Howard Brook*, steward of the liiitc<>liwhire,vinß chargudon remand with larceny within the jurisdiction of ttie Sti.iitß Settlements. Detective Sergt. Prayne from Singapore gave evidence that the accused was the man dexcribed in the warrant, m 4 after further evidence of identification Brooks was remanded74 words
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Article120 1903-05-13 4 The law of thu laftt Transvaal Republic setting apart b:t?aars within which Asiatics are. p«i milt-'d to trade will be continued in force by the new Government. It provides that no licenses wilJ be issued in future to Asiatics to trade except within these ba/.aars, but those who held licences120 words
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Reuter's Telegrams.
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Article61 1903-05-13 4 Presiden t Roosevelt's Opinion. London, May \'2th. In a speech at Watsonville, California, President Roosevelt said that during the present century the Pacific, where America' already holds a commanding position, must pass under American influence, involving a great htirlon ol responsibility, but that was a61 words
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Article68 1903-05-13 4 Siberian Railway May be Utilized. In the House ot rommous, Mr Austen Chamberlain, Postmaster(ieneral, announi ed that, if the Siberian Railway offered a speedier regular service for the mail?, the Post Office would be obliged to utilize it. lie was cwnmunicatinc with the authorities with68 words
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Article34 1903-05-13 4 THEIR MAJESTIES AT EDINBURGH. The Kind anil tha Queen liavp made a State entry into Edinborgfa Troop* and itnmensa erowdl Imp! the route for nine miles from Dilkeith to Holyrood, wliere tiiev h.-l.i Court.34 words
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Article39 1903-05-13 4 The KmV>issi("» it ontU.tntinople have called the attention of the Turkish Government to the state of alViiru at Monastir (Macedonia) *here intense bitterness urev.uis kgftUMl Hulsarians. They ur»?e tliat mmmm be taken to guard ngainxt mn^a'Tes39 words
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Article29 1903-05-13 4 Yesterday's Result. K. >»l/inaiin lieat VViilirr* ti 3, X-ti. Tie for To-day. K >.il/inaiiii (tin? li.i i.i pi. .i] will play ihf ruouer up. K S.ibiunnn).29 words
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Article23 1903-05-13 4 Hon. W K. ollyer »JX Hon. K. <i. IVniM'y h>o.U«i W. i h,,r K-.|. 25.0U Sl.37tt.6ii liitb M;i>, HM23 words
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Article130 1903-05-13 4 As we have previously notified the Drill HaQ will he the mew of a i mW gathering on Friday might next, when the mumbciß vi the > V C. will aHnemble to bid I'un nui'ijt to Capt. C. J. Davies S.V.A, who h shortly boaM on130 words
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Article130 1903-05-13 4 Last uight al the meeting of Lo<i>te y.fltlanri. tlie new organ lately erected at tha Mawok Hill vaa uhed for tlie !ir>t lime, and is reported to have provuii Mtitfactory in every way It is a pi[ie oraan of '"iisiderable compass, with twelve stop^, mil .'omplt'inont of130 words
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Article161 1903-05-13 4 On the 4th May th.- oflta rs and men of H.M S. Miilim arrive.! in S-iemhuu from Port Dk-kson by iptd >l rail The. Resident, N B-, com— oral ti the event by a special li.iliiiiy At 1 1 i..;iih. acricket aatoll wa« Martad ia which the Seremban161 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement776 1903-05-13 4 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. "Dimboola," Orange Grove Road. AN ATTRACTIVE SALE IN TANGLIN. Saturday, tGtfj May, at 1.30 p. m. (THE MMMUMT Of W. HUTTOS, ESQ.) Excellent Furniture of Good Design and Finish, Comfort and Elegance Combined, Home-Style Dining Room Furniture Quaint Old English Articles. Lady Butler's Famous War Pictures, Beautiful Old776 words
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Advertisement69 1903-05-13 4 G.R. Lamberts' Co. Photographer* OPEN Orecham House (Battery Road.) —on Weekdays only 8 a.m.— 6 p.m. Orchard on Weekd »y i 8 m P m on Sa.id»T» Ba.n.— iwon. Large Stock of Photographic materials. Monthly supplies from Europe, reliaole printing papers, chemical mounts, Eastman Alms, Wratten-Wmin.vright'g Ilford and German dry69 words
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Advertisement48 1903-05-13 4 VOl'lt CKNKKAL HKAI.TII ISKCOMKS OOOD. Dim thb Imiiiiiiii Action or Stkakni' Wine, the chief tuiatmns of the body an regulated. Thu .q. petite in sharpened. Digestion beeoni-'* mure active Nutrition and assimilation are more <'omplcte. Sleep is indmed. And i.lim natural forces arts stimulated. SoH hy all chemists.48 words
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Correspondence.
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Letter197 1903-05-13 5 To the Editor of the Strait* Bo* A few months ago correspondence appeared in your columns complaining of the annoyance caused to the girls attending the Convent school by a number of ill-mannered and insolent rikiaba coolies who uSHHmbled at the Convent school gate and behaved insultingly197 words
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Article272 1903-05-13 5 Turn araa little work done this nor niiL' and with the exception of some ttriflins havins a lesson at the starting gate there was really nothing worth reporting. A real £•"">(! performer over all distances and carrying big weights Blunderer by Mi -take, from Planetnle by Plioet, a272 words
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Article511 1903-05-13 5 P. O. May I.V I'er P'-iromnttd, l K.»r l..)D(i<«n Mr. in. l Kn. QfWB an. l iw.i rliil.lren, Minn Nap[ier. Mr-. I. S. Ball, IfIWH I. JL Doltoo, V. Annul, lad H*—tfflf Pl>l|ll«— Mr. and Mm. Tomlinx.in ami Ma-li'r Tondiunun. For 1.. in. 10n via ManaUlM Kan,511 words
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Article237 1903-05-13 5 A oenti.kman from Jamaica, while calling recently upon Mr. Chamberlain in London, during the course of the conversation remarked that the British colonies in the West Indies were falling more and more every year under the commercial sway of the United States, alike as regarded imports237 words
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Article320 1903-05-13 5 The Colonia and Anglia." The cable steamer Colunia, the property of the Telegraph Construction and Maintenance Company, Ltd.. of London, arrived from London via Colombo on Monday and went to the wharf to coal. When the vessel was last here site was letuining lioine after having been320 words
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Article50 1903-05-13 5 The population of Saigon has latterly so increased that the water supply ay lilable there bus fallen :hort The w* 11 supply is also running out. Lack of money stands in the way of mending BMttan oy carrying on extensive waterwcrk- either by damming aneighbourinp ri\ ulet or by resVrvoirs.50 words
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Article56 1903-05-13 5 Thk opinion., a Saigon newspaper, reports a remarkable instance of Buddhist fanaticism there. A priest of his own free will burned himself alive in a tempi.: the other day. A paper found on the spot contained writing to the rifeot that, by burning himself to death, tie expected to reach56 words
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Article71 1903-05-13 5 A coHKEsro.N .knt says tliat the mi iota cows belonging to Atimtic (inryiiien Mill continue to feed on the uirhnu'e depoxited at Jalari Baaar, and he adds that the Municipality is res;>onsible for this, since the land is uniler their charge. Wern they, tlie cjrms jiondent, to summon pome of71 words
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Article320 1903-05-13 5 Clmpter I. Now it came to pass, in the year one of the new dispensation, that the shekel of Singapore and the shekels of various other nations am. tribes and peopled began rapidly to fall Gehen-na-ward. 2. And when the people saw this they began to cry aloud.320 words
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Article250 1903-05-13 5 A gentleman who on previous occasions has tried his hand at "pomes" and has sent them for publication (without success) to the Strait* Time*, has risen to the following Ode," which he thinks will interest our readers. We think so too! And if the250 words
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Article183 1903-05-13 5 A cibcular has just been issued by the Perak Government notifying that from the Ist January 1904 Clerks including those of the Postal and Telegraph departments and other Subordinates not drawing more than 5i ,920 per annum will have to pay rent for the Gove nment buildings occupied183 words
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Article523 1903-05-13 5 MI<TOAFQM, l:tTII MAY, 19*13. •HARES. B'sawahUoM Mine(*7.5«>n«7 TV Brawn Tin Mine $S.-->.i. •Franer N.-*ve $<»VO0. B'kong Shanghai Bank $fi75 Howartb ErskineACo. I.i. $190, teller*. •Jelebns »l.5< Kadana (fully Mil) Ml >\ mmIm! do ($7 paidl ST.'W, nominal. •Kect.an Gold Mine SI 00, nominal Malay States Salf $1.5" NationalBankofChir.il Cv.523 words
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Page 5 Advertisements
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Advertisement197 1903-05-13 5 Not Beyond Hope. ThoM who Irive suffered year after year v i: I] Kheiirn.-Llihin will be glad to he:ir of a ninedy that has proved ;in absolute sp.'.-ii,,-. i'liew ar- no condiiions of Kheuiii.ii i-m. no iniitt.-i how sev. re nor from what cause, that cannot immediately be relieved, and197 words
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Advertisement55 1903-05-13 5 During February of this year, I contracted a severe cold which caused roe to cough continuously. I commenced using Jayne's Expectorant which gave me instant relief, and speedily effected a permanent cure. 1 have had no return of the symptoms. David L. Bailter. Deputy, Indiana, Oct. 4, 1895. The Singapore55 words
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Advertisement88 1903-05-13 5 Useful Household Medicine. piHAMBKRLAIN'3 Colic, Cholera and V> I)iarrliip;i Remedy is recommended for the speedy and permanent cure of Dysentery, Diarrhea, Chronic Diarrhea, Pain in fttomich. Colic. Summer Complaint, Bilious Colic, and Cholera Infantum It has been in the market 3f rears, and its wonderful sale has been effected by88 words
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Advertisement534 1903-05-13 5 NOTICES. '^SLEDGE BRAND I NSWKKTKXED STKKILIZKD Swiss Milk. vui ndw i« oiitaineii Condensed >» Hi., v well v* in the usual 1 ll>. tin* also in it« Natural State <•.. not ••«»niieniwd hi Pint Tins »t il Storekeepers. ASK for "SLEDGE" MILK There is NO Substitute. If the slightest difficulty534 words
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Advertisement779 1903-05-13 5 AUCTION SALES. AUCTION SALK OF HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, TWO BRILLIANT TOITIDCOTTAOI PIANOS, HANDBOMI DINHIS ShRVICKS, (iLASSWARK, PLATKDWARK Ac INCLUDING A LAR(iK AND VALUABLE COLLECTION Of PLANTS. The Property of D. D. Mackie, Esq. To hk UKi.n at Apis I,olk;k," Latk Cakrin<;ton Horsa. No 9-1 Sophia Hiu. S'itn,il,iy, I'lth May, lrt'/, tt779 words
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Page 5 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous190 1903-05-13 5 DAY at L»AV. Wednesday, 13th May. High Water. 1 !.:>"> p.m. (iiMinan outwnr 1 mail due S.V.A. Inf. Drill B.U, S.V.K Outpost Dutie*. ."I. l'. Town Ilimd. K-|.lana.|.-. t, Wayami Kaiisim. North bridge Koad. 9. Wayang Pusi. N.irth Krid^e Koad. 9. MnUMM Itc.ich Koa.l. (I. Thursday, 14th May. Hi^'h \Vat«r.190 words
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Article446 1903-05-13 6 The t. M B. Kinaruial Report for IMS has been published. It shows that the total revenue aaaoanted to 9iOJKOJM3, being 44,240,581 more than was eßtimated, ■B,00»,0>6 in exeese nf the revenue of the pre\ ions twelve month! and SUM !H,4."t- beyond d«.uble the sum received446 words
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Article299 1903-05-13 6 Thk Ranb AnrtniHan Compan^V shaft at Bukit Koman is b«inc steadil) sunk: it is sniil thki the m ituijzeiiient intend sinking to 800 feet before i-|>en-ing out. A full-.-i/i' plate ehunbei bat bam cot, on both rioeaol kbeahaft, a< the :(4n feet level. The lode thowing north299 words
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Page 6 Advertisements
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Advertisement211 1903-05-13 6 NOTICES. By Royal Warrant to His Majesty King Edward. The highest medical authorities <>r the day have voluntarily come forward am) placed on record their appreciation <>l the stimulating and nutritious properties <>t BOYRIL. Over 1,000 Hospitals now use Bovril. The constant resource of travellers, campersout, pioneers, and those exposed211 words
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Advertisement239 1903-05-13 6 NOTICES. JAMES WATSON CO.'S SCOTCH WHISKIES ARE THE BEST VALUE IN THE MARKET FLAG BRAND. 10 YEARS OLD I $12-50 p«r case. Duty extra V.V.O. SPECIALLY RECOMMENDED $8-50 per case. Duty extra OPTAINABLR FKuM RETAIL DKAI.KK.S. Oh McALISTER Co., sole agents The Red Hand Brand Water Line Paint Our New239 words
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Advertisement95 1903-05-13 6 What is a Cou«h A SPASMODIC t0 f^f' 1 1 macoi troni th- broocbisl tal c 4d »i Him :u.'i when i i lungi 1 il lI'H ID itU'V HTH l\lriTlHi> tii (he In itatioa. I nl<tnkp'i the 'Id MM rs*lllt in pneun'orna I which In swift ■■iihl ■•;> nilly.95 words
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Page 7 Advertisements
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Advertisement673 1903-05-13 7 The Borneo Company, Ltd. rpiJK Standard Life Aaroranoe. 1. Norwich Union Fire Insurance Soenty\t\M AsPurnnce Company (Fire). 1 he K<iuitatiiH Life A»»urancn ImM|i I he China Mutual Steam Navigation Company li.' ''''ittonham Lager Ueor Company. -or particular! of tLeno Companies, Me th« all adrwtuwment of THE BORNEO COMPANY. LIMITED. Agents.673 words
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Advertisement1388 1903-05-13 7 STEAMSHIP COMPANIES, Koninklijke Paketvaart Maatschappij. Onder contract with the Netherlands India Government. nit at Singapore: Ship Agkscy, lati J. Dabkdels A Co. 2-8, Colltib Qoat. i he undermentioned dates are only approximate. Steamer From Expected Will be Despatched for Mfdan Baiavia May 6 Bagan Api May 7 DeCtir}»n<i-r Batsvia 41,388 words
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Advertisement657 1903-05-13 7 STEAM SHIP COMPANIES. Austrian Lloyd's Steam Navigation Company. I'm'er Mail Contract with thi austrian govfksmbnt. T i« following are the dales on which (he Company's steamers may be expecved to arrive and tail fr~m here Outward. Homeward. 1908. Arrives. I i""W Sails. I Vindobona May 13 i ''Maria Valeric *Trie»te657 words
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Advertisement251 1903-05-13 7 NOTICES. KEYSTONE ELGIN WATCHES Durahht und Agcui ul" Keystone Watch Case Co. 'J^_ F»U»«tli*U, U.S. **ERIC»S OLDEST AND \tHm i\ LARSESI WATCH FACTORY "VrN-W !>>•• rrln.l|"»l W»l«-I. UNDERWOOD TYPEWRITER Before buying a typewriter inspect the UNDERWOOD t\e most perfed liigli class machine yet invented Guthrie Co., Ltd. Sole AiTflltS. v.c.251 words
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Advertisement704 1903-05-13 7 NOTICES. MARTIN'S A BUforLadics.) r\ LLd A Franch llanMtfjMor ill irrafalarlllM Tboaau>al>«f lmTcn'?/'«'ny ImlutarlljM '[v, "I lu'*m'*T'< ™i •''l'mTJu ""■•■TIN b J UTH»«pro» I NOUUuV"*' LIQUII)_ FUEL(Petroleum Residue) Large stocks always on hand. 32/6 (Thirty-two shillings and sixpence) per ton f. o. h, in bunkers at FRESHWATER ISLAND (PULO BUKOU)704 words
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Article1820 1903-05-13 8 Coder thin beading the following abbre--<rtalione are us-hI ctr. steamer sh.— '■talp;hq. barque; sch. schooner; Yft. Yacht Oru.-r Cruiser; Gbt— Gunboat; Tor. —Torpedo. H.p. Horse-powi r; Brit. BriWUn; U. B— United States; Ich.— Fr uc h; rtjhr German Dut. Dutch I oh. Johore General-cargo: d.p.— de;fc passenger:1,820 words
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Article124 1903-05-13 8 A.-r ftr neaiiu-r ttmt. To-Morrow. Saigon Chimnhan M am MagMtfcod Bangkok Rutamg 11. -in; Saigon am! Haiphong CcmJmwm Noon Hiakand Pakan HtmgLf 1 p.n; Malacca and Ling^i BMmm 1 l> m MalaccnA t' IMcbon Honii I. if I j>.m Vtejraaad Sanianing Wrn»-( I j>.n' I'l'i.-mtr Mid Cali-uttH !MSmf124 words
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Article224 1903-05-13 8 w > ri.Ai. Visjkl- NAMt. 4 Ton Caitain Ru,. I Fkom Sailed Co.<sig»ec>. M-y\ Obicwell Fch sir. \m Inderhav 'i RrU Btr IMS |i u bos« Hock Kibq Out str ki-jo Q{«acbe I wfy Mitchell B.it sir. 7M Rdwsrd Kus str 2«4H Yetlin-ki :i; Hchifl Baroe Dut str 68224 words
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Article155 1903-05-13 8 :■*■!>•. Varna* bUms, Fi.ac, A Kic. T«n I>KSIINATION. IS Mil <•*' I 1111. 1 1 in IS SwHiTiii'croon la a Q. M-v.t s (ii.inir Bang s Rnbj !2 M.-teort IS Hi>lu»e :t Ke«idftit Scliifl 1.1 I--.1..-IU Tolv StultH.-irt .sultan ).i Braid Mal/wca la Hun Hin Gusn 1« HHinWhaU Hoon155 words
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Advertisement157 1903-05-13 8 K. A. J. CHOTIRMALL Co. JEWELLERS and SILK MERCHANTS, 51*52, HIGH STREET. .TTTST ARRIVBD I A splendid stock of high class real Diamond TableCoversof Swatow work, Khuskus fans, and Gem-set Jewellery In extensive fine Indian Muslins, Washing Silk of Lac* Variety. work, Silk Lace, Oriental Embroidered n HIH white sapphire,157 words
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Advertisement649 1903-05-13 8 Very Kare Opportunity for Obtaining Perfectly New Goods at S|xvial Prices The Biggest Stock of he est a ue iR ath TOWELS /a TOWELS IN SINGAPORE M CANNOT BE BEAT Special purchase oi /K^~ fl^F /f&^&A Before tb.t- Adraoc*) in the Priea oi Superior White 'l'urkidh Unfit Towel* *Stf f.649 words
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