The Straits Times, 23 May 1903
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Title Section13 1903-05-23 1 The Straits Times SINGAPORE. SATURDAY. MAY 28. 1903. 610. 3M37 PRICE 15 CENTS13 words
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Advertisement788 1903-05-23 1 NOTICES. ®he £traits ffitnta. ADVERTISING RATES. PAYABLE IN ADVANCE. [per ioih, column measure. 1 »lrat Insertion *1 20 cenU Second and third insertions earh 80 cents Fonrth, tift.li, and sixth 40 cents Berentli to eighteenth 24 cents Nineteenth Mibsequeut,, 16 cents Per week of »ix days, to be chuuged daily788 words
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Advertisement770 1903-05-23 1 NOTICES. GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION rpo ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. A THE LANDS HEREINUNDER DESCRIBED ARE HEREBY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DIRECTIONS OF HIS EXCELLENCY IN COUNCIL DECLARED TO HAVE BEEN ALWAYS AND TO BK CROWN LAND AND THE PROPERTY OF THE CROWN, AND ALL PERSONS ARE HEREBY WARNED IN NO-WISE770 words
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Advertisement261 1903-05-23 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. ARTHUR KOPPEL'S RAILWAYS. SOLE AGENTS FOR THE STRAITS Carl Schlieper Co, Soerabaja. STEAM LOCOMOTIVES K. ELECTRIC TRAMWAYS Large Stock in Soerabaja. c. s 2J-: MOTHERS SHOULD REMEMBER 'hen telectlnx an mrtHiclml hood tor their WMI THREE DISTINCTIVE CHARACTERISTICS OF It Is easily digastditte and .-ary assimilable/ and noitrhtMr261 words
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Advertisement264 1903-05-23 1 NOTICES. STRAITS CYCLE MOTOR CO. JUST KECCIVCD A Consignment of high class CHILDREN'S BICYCLES. 87-5 A Special Scotch Dinner AT THE Straits Hotel. ON miUIIAV. UV 23ri AT 7.31 >■■■ W. D. FISHER, Assoc. M. Inst. C.E., •aiSHtM MOUSI ■•TTIRV Pondatlaa., BalMlaifa, Rooli Railway* .ad Railway Siructur.i Wama. Road> .ad264 words
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Advertisement420 1903-05-23 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. NOTICE MR. E. A JUDAH has joined our firm from this date. NATHAN AND RAHAMIN. 38/6 Exchange Brokers. PAHAN(T tJOVERNMENY NOTIFICATION APPLICATIONS, accompanied by recent testimonials, will be received at the State Surgeon's Office, Kuala I ipis, up to the listh June, 1903, for the following vacant appointment!420 words
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Article1845 1903-05-23 2 The Kinf. Id response to the wish of the Pope, X"'* Edward* visit to the Vatican on the ■Wn 4nril wv of an informal anil private nature. HpMajerty started fron, the 6riti.h r mbas.y in a <lo»e, private carriage, and declined an escort o^ara'bineen,. On arrival at1,845 words
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Article128 1903-05-23 2 Oait.ms K. C. A Lyos, commanding the P an.l O. steamer Arcwhu, again draws attention to the inadequate lighting of the southern end of the Ked Sea. Acting under pressure from various quarters, the Turkish Government contracted with a French firm to build four lighthouses on the128 words
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Article108 1903-05-23 2 Thk China-American Development Company, now engaged on the construction of a railway from Canton to Hankow, in China, will make application to the Philippine Government for a concession for an extended line in the Philippines. In addition to asking for a concession the Company, says the108 words
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Article81 1903-05-23 2 BaSOOM says hulian Engineering, w ambitious. It wants an Assistant Engineer on a commencing salary 01 Rs. 40u possessing "a thorough architectural training, who must be qualified by practical experience in the control aud erection of building under the bye-Uws of the city, town, borough, %r province in which he81 words
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Advertisement24 1903-05-23 2 NOTICES. a U c o <Q 1 o o U >> jS P 8 I 1 r OS CO kHrfl 1 1 i L c24 words
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Advertisement275 1903-05-23 2 [>U I H»co. PHE JtfEGT/ECT OF IFE^SSURAXCE. {TKA.R AFTEK YEAB men are cut down 1 suddenly io the prime of life, who«e irailies are left in extreme poverty from ieir neglect of Life Asiurance, Many men rho are assured for £600, ought to be esured tor five or ten time*275 words
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Advertisement388 1903-05-23 2 NOTICES. fORMpVSSNN SCiUP AND HAIR Something for Mothers to Think About EVERY CHILD born into the world with an inherited or early developed tendency to distressing, disfiguring humours of the skin, scalp, and blood, becomes an object of the most tender solicitude, not only because of its suffering but because388 words
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Article330 1903-05-23 3 AN AMERICAN 20,000-TON STEAMER. WmutfafeW hoars of the departure of the first German steamer of 20,000 tons on her maiden voyage to New York, the first 20,000-ton steamer built in America was successfully launched. The United Kingdom, Germany, and the United States all therefore have •JO.OOO-ton steamers. The Minnesola, just330 words
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Article291 1903-05-23 3 P. O. 1,1 London— Mr. and Mi~. I. I'moti Km May-It— I'er Bengal: For Lomlon— Mi---r-H. S. NV\viii;uch. W. M. RabMtMM, C. t. Inin^'. Kluniiii^. tJunnii limwii. Tun^Uu ISe*«r !iinl rl.'ik, Taagk* PMM fit Mi Mr>. Hart lft I mul MB. Frutu lVnany t<> Lornl hi ("apt.291 words
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Article179 1903-05-23 3 For Singapore Per P. *O.s. s. Oceana from London April 30— Hon. J. K. ami Mrs. Birch, Mr. M. Hellicr, Mr. and|Mrs. N. H. (Smith, Mrs Fisher. Per P. A V. s. s. C'lilon from London May due sth June- -Mr. Wildboard. Per M M. s. s.179 words
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Article21 1903-05-23 3 Shipping adveitisements. witli dates of sailing etc will be found on page 7. General shipping news is printed on page ft,21 words
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Advertisement101 1903-05-23 3 What is a Cough A SPASMODIC effort to expel the mucus from the bronchial tubes. A cola causes a more abundant secretion of i! inns. AD d when the lungs and brpnchial tubes are inflamed, they are extremely nentitive to tbe irritation. I'nless carets taken, the cold may result in101 words
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Advertisement568 1903-05-23 3 THEY WILL REMAIN. The Uuiiip of reverence is overshadowed In- 1 1. lie bump of intelligence in flu- (ah ua mi y man and woman. Old thii'its are not preserved simply, because they are old. Whatsoever is no longer useful mu«t gel out of the way. Nevertheless, progress that is568 words
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Advertisement1040 1903-05-23 3 NOTICES. Selangor Turf Club. PROGRAMME For June 1903 Meeting, June 9th, nth, and 13th. FIRST DAY. Race No. I.— Thk M aides Platb.— Value $.800 and $50 to the second horse provided there are five startets the property of different owners. A Race for Maiden horses. Ex S. R. A.1,040 words
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Advertisement656 1903-05-23 3 NOTICES. Series No. I. First Day Race No. Second „1 or Third ,6 Ssries No. 'i. First S Second „1 or Third „6 Any owner wishing to snter for more than one Griffin R;.re on the samp day can do so mi payment of 910 entrance fee for each extra656 words
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Advertisement675 1903-05-23 3 NOTICES. Messrs H. L Coghlan V Co. HAVE BEEN APPODnTD BUB-AOENTI OP THI Sun Life Assurance Co. of Canada. BOUBTEAD CO., I General Agents, r a.c Straits Settlements. FOR SALE. A steam indicator by Elliott Bros. J\. London. 1 H. L. COGHLAN 4 CO., n.c Auctioneers T^OB SALE,— Saigon Lymph,675 words
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Advertisement658 1903-05-23 3 SHIPPINO INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR PENANG AND CALCUTTA. THE Company's steamer I.AISANU, 3,469 tons, Captain Courtney, is due here from Hongkong on or about the 24th lost., and will have prompt despatch for the above ports. For freight or passage, apply to »8-6 BOUBTEAD A CO., Agents. INDO-CHINA658 words
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558 1903-05-23 4 The Straits times PRICE 15 CENTS. SATURDAY, 23rd MAY The Administration Report on Malacca for 1902 shows Revenue $509,774 Expenditure $522,895 These totals exceed all previous records. The estimated deficit for the year was $122,000. This was actually reduced to $13,000. The total volume of trade is now well over558 words
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Article298 1903-05-23 4 It is the experience of everyone in the habit of using Singapore rikishas that the conduct of the coolies, has grown almost unbearable of late. For official confirmation of this statement, readers should turn to Mr. Hooper's report for March, in which there occurs the following 1 take this opportunity298 words
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Article70 1903-05-23 4 Local opinion, says the Malay Mail, is divided as to the wisdom of impojing the $30 per picul export duty on tin ore. People interested in mining deny that the United States consume 70 per cent, of our tin, and many express an opinion, says that journal, that the decision70 words
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Article20 1903-05-23 4 Advance mail news will be found on page 2, and a report of the Mercantile Bank meeting on page 6.20 words
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Article19 1903-05-23 4 The Rev. H. L. E. Luering will address the meeting to- morrow evening at the Temperance Institute, s o'clock.19 words
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Article22 1903-05-23 4 The German mail steamer Prew>s*n left Port said yesterday afternoon outward bound. She is due here on Tuesday the 9th of June.22 words
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Article22 1903-05-23 4 The Rev. W. Murray will deliver a lecture on "The Bible andtbeXlXth Century in the Presbyterian Church to-morrow at 4 .45 p.m.22 words
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Article21 1903-05-23 4 The American-China Development Company are surveying Canton City witb a view to the construction of an electric tramway around the City.21 words
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Article26 1903-05-23 4 Tub funeral procession of the late Mr. Lim Tiang Hee will start from 20 Malacca Street to-moirow at 10 a.m. for the interment at Payah I.ebar.26 words
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Article26 1903-05-23 4 At the meeting of the Young Men's Society in connection witb the Presbyterian Church on Monday first there will be a Hat night with impromtu speeches.26 words
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Article28 1903-05-23 4 On Monday Victoria Day "—a public holiday, the Straitt Timer wiil be issued at 2p. in The trains of the Singapore- Kranji Railway will run as on Sundays.28 words
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Article28 1903-05-23 4 Thk Berlin Merchants' Guild has been informed that a new sugar plant has been discovered in South America which contains 20 times more sugar than the ordinary cane.28 words
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Article33 1903-05-23 4 Boss's Indian Circus did not perform last night o Ti"" to the rain To-day there will bo a i;:atinee and on Monday night H.E. the Governor has announced his intention of being present.33 words
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Article34 1903-05-23 4 A Conference of Christian workers wi!l be held at the Deaconess' Home on Monday 25th inst., at 4.45 o'clock p.m. and a cordial invitation is extended to any who may desire to be present.34 words
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Article32 1903-05-23 4 The members of the Straits Chinese Recreation Club are reminded that the entries for the annual t»nnis tournament, commencing Ist June next, will close on Monday the Mth instant at 4 p.m.32 words
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Article32 1903-05-23 4 In celebration of Empire Day the warrant officers, staff sergeants and sergeants ot the Singapore garrison will give a "smoker" at the Drill Hall to-night and not on Monday as previously announced.32 words
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Article39 1903-05-23 4 The Commander of the s.s. Ouipeufa reports having passed a conical shaped buoy painted black and white wit.h the letter T marked in black on the white section. The buoy was seen in Lat. 6.14 N, Long. 99.27^ E.39 words
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Article33 1903-05-23 4 THKSingapore-Kranji railway receipts in April were 58.303. For the four months ending on the 30th of that month, the receipts were 524.376. The outlay during the quarter ending -fist March last was 513.897.33 words
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Article37 1903-05-23 4 The Governor notified yesterday that the importation of cattle into the Settlement of Singapore from the East Coast of the Malay Peninsula is prohibited until further notice, owing to the outbreak of foot aad mouth disease there.37 words
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Article80 1903-05-23 4 The many friends of M rs. Foster, of Emmerson's Tiffin Rooms and Tanjong Katong, will be interested to hear that she has received good news of her husband who left here for Japan on the point of death some months ago. He has been under the care of Dr. Gordon80 words
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Article176 1903-05-23 4 The following are the latest scratch ingt:— Open Griffins Mimi, Foundry, Grey I<eg, Warrigal. Scurry Stakes:— Highlander, Issington Battlefield, Benedick, Wedlock, Cadenas, Bluejacket. Steward's Cup:— Scientist, Apiary, Mandolin, Highlander, Olaf, Attila, Dodol. Griffin Consolation Victor, Maud R., Rogie, Spadille, Salad, Woodpecker, Warrigal, Lochaber. Singapore Stakes Juindo, Klirabo, Gay176 words
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Article42 1903-05-23 4 The Nippon Yusen Kaisha has now a deet of 76 steamers, and of these 29 are commanded by foreign masters, wbile the remainder are under Japanese captains. The company also retains the services of 26 foreign chief engineers, and 29 chief officers.42 words
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Article46 1903-05-23 4 Such is the difficulty arising from illegible signatures in India, that orders have now been formally issued for tha name and official designation of the writer to be given at the head of every letter or memorandum addressed to the Government of India in any department46 words
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Article48 1903-05-23 4 The Eastern Extension Australasia and China Telegraph Company has declared a dividend for the quarter ended December Mist last of 28. 6d. per share, together with a bonus of 4s. per share, or 2 per cent., making a total distribution of 7 per cent, for the year 1902.48 words
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Article45 1903-05-23 4 Treke was a very big attendance at Raffles Tiffin Rooms yesterday when a special Race Tiffin was given. There was a capital menu which all present seemed to appreciate. Incidentally, some funny person has christened the place Tattersalls," a name quite apropos during race week.45 words
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Article55 1903-05-23 4 Finlky Peter Dcnne, author of Mr. Dooley, has just closed a contract with Harper it Bros., the publishers, that makes him the highest salaried literary man in the I'nited States and perhaps in the world. Mr. Dunne is to receive a salary of $40,000 a year and is to write55 words
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Article52 1903-05-23 4 With reference to the disappearance of Mr. \V. Simpson, one of the passenger* on the Tamhn Maru, on March 24th, we understand that he left a will bequeathing his whole estate, including the "La Minerva" cigar factory in Manila, to his sister in Scotland. Mr. Simpson was well-known to many52 words
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Article74 1903-05-23 4 The great and only Robert Love is busy with preparations for the advent of Hamilton's Circus and desires us to state that he is not here as a bookmaker. The Circus, he says, has never been anything like as good as it is now. Amongst the chief attractions are the74 words
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Article81 1903-05-23 4 Four Chinamen, who were very privately prospecting for tin in the caves of Bukit Broga, in Negri Sembilan, suddenly became entombed, owing to a heavy shower of rain causing rocks to fall across the entrance v their retreat. They remained imprisoned for four days, at the end of which they81 words
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Article98 1903-05-23 4 About 1 1 o'clock last night Mr. T. Edward, the advance agent of the Indra Zanibar Theatrical Co., was on his way home when he was attacked in Rochore Road and robbed of a bag containing $182. 5* in banknotes and cash. Mr. Edward was severely wounded about the head98 words
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Reuter's Telegrams.
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67 1903-05-23 4 Ijondon, 22nd May. Speaking at the National Liberal Club, Earl Spencer said the Liberal party must unitedly oppose preferential duties in favour of the Colonies. Mr. Asquith, speaking at Doncaster, declared that Mr. Chamberlain's proposal with regard to preferential duties for the Colonies was67 words
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Article18 1903-05-23 4 RELIANCE BEATS "COLUMBIA". In her first trial, BbKmms, the new America Cup defender, beat < 'olumln* by fourteen minutes.18 words
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Article33 1903-05-23 4 Cross Macedonian Frontier. Over two hundred Bulgarian officers have lately crossed the Macedonian frontier in command of bands which aggregate about 2/KX) strong, with the intention of operating in various districts.33 words
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Article30 1903-05-23 4 There is a serious anti-dynastic outbreak in Yunnan (Western China). The rebels have captured the city of Linanfu The French Consul-General reports that the situation is grave.30 words
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Article66 1903-05-23 4 The following passengers left by the German mail steamer Roon at 3 p in. yesterday. For Hongkong— Mr. C. F. Wurster, Mr. B. Cohen, Mr J. B Cohen, Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Gleanon, Mr. J. P. Rodger, Mr. T. J Hollis, Mr James A. Wight, Mr M. Mehta. For66 words
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Article70 1903-05-23 4 Local collectors will be interested to hear that the trade in rare butterflies in Europe ie increasing, and ingenious deception is practised regarding them. Ordinary butterilien are caught and killed then girls are employed to smear the gauzy wings with thin mucilage, and sprinkle fine metallic powder of various colours70 words
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Article85 1903-05-23 4 Provided sufficient entries are forthcoming it is proposed to hold a billiard tournament in connection with the Singapore Catholic Club, commencing; on 3rd June, IMS. The events to be competed for will be championship, single handicap, double handicap, and profession pairs. In addition to the prize lor single handicap, the85 words
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Article83 1903-05-23 4 A KiFKSHiKE paper tells the following amusing story For unseemly rapidity of locomotion the Scottish Railway trains have a dangerous repute which is particularly shared by the North British, where the incident probably occurred, (iolfer (who has been doing •St. Andrews, after an unusually long stoppage at a small station)83 words
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Article103 1903-05-23 4 The oddest way a man ever had of making a living has certainly been adopted by a Seattle man who has had himself committed to insane asylums as the means of earning his daily bread. The man was committed to the insane asylum a few weeks ago for supposed insanity103 words
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Article105 1903-05-23 4 Says the Rangoon Times: —In connection with the appointment of Mr. Holmes, lately chief engineer to tinSingapore Port Trust, to the post of resident engineer of the Rangoon Port Trust on the maximum salary of rs. 1,000 per mensem, it will be interesting to learn that he is a qualified105 words
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Article122 1903-05-23 4 Bksidknts who suffer from the dilatory ways, dirt, and general nastinesß of the Indian or Chinese dhobien will be interested to hear that a Japanese laundry has been started in Anson Road ana promises to be a big success. A representative of the Strait* Time* paid a casual visit to122 words
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Advertisement755 1903-05-23 4 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. CALDBECK, MACGREGOR CO. (ESTABLISHED 1864. WINE SPIRIT MERCHANTS. LONDON, GLASGOW, SHANGHAI, HONG-KONG, AND SINGAPORE, (9*rice Jsist on Jipplieation.) tu. th. p "IVTANTED at once a rhinpse sawyer W for sawmills in Perak, wages $Hi n month. Appiv to H. J. M. ELLIS., 39.5 3 Ceoil Street Singapore. WANTED.755 words
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Advertisement68 1903-05-23 4 G. R. Lambert Co. Photographers onn: Gresbam House (Batte-y Road.) —on Weekdays only B a-m. 6 p.m. Orchard on 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Road on Sundays. 8 a.m. noon. Large Stock of Photographic materials. Monthly snpplies from Europe, reliable printing papers, chemical mounts. Eastman films, Wratten-Wrainwright's Ilford and Gorman dry plates68 words
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Advertisement32 1903-05-23 4 YOUR STRENGTH RETURNS. Fob all wasting diseases, take Steams Wine. It improves Nutrition. Increases weight and strength. It is a stimulant and Nerve Tonic of the greatest value.— Sold by all chemists.32 words
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Article499 1903-05-23 5 At the meeting of the Singapore M v nicipal Com m issioners held yesterday afternoon there were present, Messrs. W. Evans (Protector of Chinese), acting President, Lee Choon Guan, Arthur Barker, T. de M. traddell, Th. Sohst, Choa Giang Thye, Colonel Pennefather (I. G. of Police), R. Peirce,499 words
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Article79 1903-05-23 5 INTER -COLONIAL RIFLE MATCH S.V.C. tv. Ceylon Volunteer Forces. A rifle match under Bisley rules will he fired between the Ist and 15th of June between the Singapore Volunteer Corps and the Ceylon Volunteer Forces, the ranges being 200,500, and 600 yards. Practising for the match commences on Monday morning79 words
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Article133 1903-05-23 5 Ttl directors' report and accounts tor the past half year state Tne option granted to Captain F. B. Lawson, referred to in the half-yearly report dated 2U,. November, 1902, was not exercised. No work has been done on the lode mines during the half year.133 words
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Article324 1903-05-23 5 Mr. H. Spakljcr, Consul-General for tbe Netherlands at Penang, is recognised as Acting Consul General for the Netherlands in the Colony of the Straits Settlements, during the absence from the Colony of Mr. J. C. T. Reelfs, with effect from the 11th instant. Mr. J. J. Hulstkamp is324 words
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Article149 1903-05-23 5 About five or six days ago a party of six Chinese were released from quarantine at St. John." [aland and came over to Singapore. They engaged eight rikisha* to convey their property to a house in S igo Street, and seven of the rngu went on in149 words
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Article130 1903-05-23 5 SHIPPING FIGURES. Lloyd's Register shipbuilding returns for the first quarter ot 1903 show 425 vessels of 974,686 tons under construction against 4i»l vessels of 1,240,M44 tons in tbe corresponding quarter of 1902. Warships are not counted. The present return shows a decrease in the tonnage under construction of about 50,000130 words
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Article154 1903-05-23 5 Mkssk*. K ester and Pasqual have been putting a motor lorry to a new use. They journeyed down to Sungei Ujong from Kuala Lumpur and camped out gipsy fashion, rigging up a sort of tent on the lorry. Their object wais to see whether motor lornes could be154 words
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Article31 1903-05-23 5 The following are the entries for the Selangor Stakes to be run on the 9th of J une Cadenas, Sweet Erina, Benedick, Architect, Banester, Klimbo, Pawnbroker, Sandy, Comical.31 words
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Article464 1903-05-23 5 Boer Settlers. Souk of the Java newspapers make much of the Boer colonists and look upon their success as a 'ure thing. The Batavia Nieuxesblad counsels optimists to wait for results before jumping to conclusions. So far the Boers have prepared a lot of land for cultivation, and464 words
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Article205 1903-05-23 5 Sunday after Ascension Day. ST. A.VOBEW's CATHEDRAL. 7 a.m. Matins and Litany. 7-4o a.m. Holy Communion. 5-30 p.m. Evensong and Sermon. ST. MATIIKW's SKPOV LIXKv Service at 8.15 p.m. CATHEDRAL OF THE r.non *HEPHKRD, BRASS lIASSX ROAD. 0- 15 H.m. Low Mass. a.m. High MaM. 5 p.m. Ve*pen.205 words
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Article89 1903-05-23 5 Gambler IS. 10 Copra Ball 8.15 do Pontlanak 7.70 Pepper, Black buyers 85.37) do Whi-«,(s*i) W. 50 Sago Flour Sarawak 4.26 do Brunei No. 1 3.«5 Pearl Sago 6.16 Coffee, Ball, 15% basis 19.00 Coffee, Palembang, 20% baals.- '28.00 Coffee, Liberian No. 1 19.00 Tapioca, small Flake 4.80 do89 words
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Article508 1903-05-23 5 On London.— Rink 4 m/p I Demand I/ft} Private 6 m/s 1/8| do 3 m/« !'<••, On (hriMw.- Kank d/d Ll* Private 3 m/. 1 .7 v do lull.. 1.764 On Fremat— Bank d/d 2.13 Private 3 ra/a 2. IS do 6 m/a 2.17 On India— Bank T. T.508 words
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Advertisement153 1903-05-23 5 Truth stronger than fiction. A Blacksmith's experience. Wigton Street Belfast. I suffered terribly with Khciimntism in my right arm. It affected me to such an extent that 1 could only <Oightlv raise my arm. 1 am a blacksmith by profession and, as 1 have to use a hammer, was obliged153 words
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Advertisement68 1903-05-23 5 Mrs. L. S. Hager, Alezie, N. C, writes I was attacked by pneumonia. Our best physician pronounced it severe and dangerous, being in both right and left' sides. As tbe disease did not respond to treatment, I resorted to Jayne's Expectorant, and in a few days I was able to68 words
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Advertisement28 1903-05-23 5 LAWSOIM'S Special Liqueur Whisky. SBB This is a very Superior Whisky and one of the best in the Market. $12.50 per doz. John Little Co., Ltd. w. At.28 words
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Advertisement511 1903-05-23 5 AUCTION SALES. H. L. COGHLAN ft COY.'S FORTHCOMING AUCTION SALES. Monday 26th May. At Hillside." Sophia Road, household furniture, tbe property of C. E. Strode Hall, Esq. Saturday 30th May at No. 84 Instituuo.. Hill. Household furniture. Sl-* "HILLSIDE,' FURNITURE AUCTION. AT this auction will be offered for sale, the511 words
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Advertisement657 1903-05-23 5 AUCTION SALES. ESTATE OF G. EDGAR, DECEASED. Preliminary Notice. AUCTION BALE of VALUABLE FREEHOLD REfl DENTIAL PROPERTIES and BUILDING BITES l>eauti fully situated at River Valley Koad and St. Thomas Walk, Singapore, coasisting of the following: Tbe three European residences known respectively a* Sunnyside St Thomas St. Helens FIVE RESIDENTIAL657 words
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Page 5 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous141 1903-05-23 5 DAY BY DAY. Saturday, 23rd May. High Water. 7.51 p.m. KaceK. Third Day. Spevial Dinner. KatHex Hotel. Sinuli Dinner. Straits Hotel. 7*l. 1.0.Ci.T. Temp. Inst. Wayang Kaatiiiii. Nurth Bridge Koad. 9. Wayang Pusi. North Bridge Koad. 9. life's Circus. Reach Road. 4.30 9.13. Military Smoking Concert. Drill Hall. N..HO. Sunday,141 words
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Article454 1903-05-23 6 The annual general meeting of the al ove baak was held on 12th April, at \V -.nchdßß Mouse, Mr. J. A. Maitland The Chairman, in moving theadoption of the report and the confirmation of the .i-.vidends as recommended therein, referred in sympathetic terras to the death454 words
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Article283 1903-05-23 6 How India and Ceylon Fare 1 n servant difficulty is keenly felt at Calcutta, the burden of the complaint ia Calcuttais that the mass of the native servants are on one of the lowest planes or humanity— that they are insolent dirty, lying, thieving and .marrelsome at;d. what283 words
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Article94 1903-05-23 6 i tknant Shiktan of the Con- ■< »ulary lias, says the Simula American, red from Calapau, Mindoro, his preseut station, bringing the news of the Jißcovery of vast stretches of rubber forests in the interior of the island. Although the existence of rubber protrees in the interior of94 words
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Advertisement71 1903-05-23 6 Sufferers. MANY suffprers from rheumatism have bMB surprised and delighted attbe prompt relief obtained by applying Cham1 -rl'vin'.- tain Ralm. In advising; you to use Chamberlain's lain Ralm for Kheumatißm, we know it Will girt you perfect satisfaction, us the tfrat application will relieve the pain, and its continued use71 words
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Advertisement629 1903-05-23 6 NOTICES. Singapore and Kranji Railway. The Passenger Train Service will be as under from Bth May, 1903, and until further notice. WEEK DAYS. SUNDAYS. A.M. A.M. A.M. A.M. P.M. P.M. P.M. P.M. P.M. AM AM AM A>| I'M. P.M. P. M. P.M. Singapore rf..7.00 745 10.00 11.30 ]2.32 244 3.50629 words
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Advertisement242 1903-05-23 6 SMITH PREMIER TYPEWRITERS Are The Best STRAITS CYCLE AND MOTOR CO. §NY CARLSBERG BEER, ("CROWN BRAND. GLORIA PILSENER, W B BRAND Both very Hfhl Pllxnar Betrs. ..^•cl«llv br*w«J tor rropkii:cllmit.t Ob Lin.bf. at the principal Hotili and RaUII daalt. I Sole Importers ALSEN'S PORTLAND CEMENT. Tested by Messrs. STANGER BLOUNT242 words
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Advertisement283 1903-05-23 6 NOTICES. Modern European Dentistry, Messrs. CHEONG BROS., tons of the late Mr. ('mom. Chdk Tin, in order to meet the requirement* of Euro pean ladies and gentlemen who hare for to many years supported their establishment, have now opened premises at No. 226 South Bridge Road, where only the higher283 words
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Advertisement700 1903-05-23 7 The Borneo Company, Ltd. rrVTR Stands Life ±—annot. M. Norwioh Union l!1l» tastumnos Bo«srt7. 4tlas Assurance Company (Fire). Ltie Equitable Life Aseuranoe Society. The China Mutual Steam Navigation Company I a. ''uttanham Lager Beer Company. tot particulars of these Companies, see toe nil advertisement of THE BORNEO COMPANY. LIMITED. Agerts.700 words
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Advertisement1240 1903-05-23 7 STEAMSHIP COMPANIES, Koninklijke Pajptvaart MaatochappiJ. CBfl?r contract wiji^k Netherlands Isdin Oo— ghiem. vnu at Btmgapore: Ship ABtV, late J. Dabtoels A Go*!*, Touts. Quat. i he underraeßti.ned date, are only approximate. steamer From KipoeHd Will be DwpiUehed for:— Nleiihuii* Pontianak May 558 Pontianak May 26 Sicacrd'croon Djambie 24 Ma. Saba,1,240 words
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Advertisement596 1903-05-23 7 STEAMSHIP COMPANIES TCTK JAPAN MAIL STEAM3HIPOO. LTD A regular FORTNIGHTLY service 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 accommodation or First and596 words
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Advertisement624 1903-05-23 7 STEAM SHIP COMPANIES. Canadian Pacific Railway Company's Royal Mall Steamship Line. THE FAST ROUTE BETWEEN CHINA JAPAN, AND EUROPE, VIA CANADA AND THE UNITED BTATEB. ROUTE VIA SHANGHAI, NAGASAKI KOBE YOKOHAMA, VICTORIA, AND VANCOUVER, B. 0. Twin Screw Empress Steamship.— B,ooo lons Speed 19 knot.. PrOPOBID 841LIBTO8 FROM HOROKOHO. R624 words
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Advertisement398 1903-05-23 7 INSURANCE CO.'S THE ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE. (ESTABLISHED A.D. 1720) THE undersigned, agents for the a. i»s> company, are prepared to accept f r» Risks at current rates. w.As. 31/12 BEHN MEYER A Cc. MAGDEBURG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. (ESTABLISHED A.D. 1844) THE undersigned, agents for tbe abcv« company, are prepared to398 words
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Article169 1903-05-23 8 Under this heading the following abbreviations are used str. steamer sh.— ■hip; ""I- barque; sch. schooner; Yet. Taetu I'm -Cruiser; Übt,— Uunboat; Tor. Torpedo; H.p.— Horse-power; Brit.—British D. S. -United States; Feb.— French otr Ut-rman; Dut.— Dutch; Joh.—Johore; 9a.— General -cargo; d. p. -deck passenger; O.~ Uncertain169 words
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Article1065 1903-05-23 8 Arrivals since Noon of Yesterday. Bartka, Brit. str. 127 tons, Capt Backhouse _'Jn i May. From Natunasls.2oth May. Cop. anulSM.p. Teo Heo Lye. Uncertain Rf>. fian Whatt Soon, Brit. str. 199 tons, Capt Dowels. 23rd May. From Pontianak, 20th May. Q.c, and 43 d.p. Ban Seng. For1,065 words
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Article121 1903-05-23 8 From Europe— By the M.M.5.3.-4/iH'<». due on the L'4th May. with dates to the Ist May. From China— Rv the F.*O. 9 i.Coromandel uue on the Htfc May. Left Mngapora. Due in London Apl 13th M. M. Ma- 8tb Apl 17tb P.*U. May 11th Apl L'Oth X.121 words
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Article59 1903-05-23 8 y-ir Ft liram' r Timr. Monday. Malacca ami l.injflji H'l'<>> 1 p.m. Billiton* Pon:i»n»k H. IlV.n" Smn 1 p.m. Rangoon (^alcuttn T<*rn 3 p.m. ppnanu mi.l iVIi H'th S p.m. Bnni(kok AT'»r'i/ 3 p.m. Tuesday. BstaviH /.i .sv., ■>. in».m. Lauimn »ai M;i:nl,t Singorn 11a.m. Sarawak Borne" p.m.59 words
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Article148 1903-05-23 8 Fla.. 5 Vessels Name. Tons Ca(t*is From Saii.so Cossigssks a Rk.. My 11 Hank.-i 28 Sultan ■i: Emile 98 Poh Ann 23 Hong Wan 23 Penang 28 Ban Wlmti Slop 93 Kian Ann 23 Zweena 28 jLady^Mitchell 23 SwaerJeoronn Brit Btr. Btr. l)n» »tr Brit str. >itr. str str.148 words
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Article101 1903-05-23 8 Date. Vessel's Name. Flac A Rig. Toss. I>Ei»ti nation. tlay as Sultan van Lanykat Dut etr. 'AW PantfKaUa Braudau 38 Melita Fch Mr. iOO Unison 23 Mathilde O«r Blr. 678~ Penane via Port i»w««ttenlnm 23 Tringsanu gtr. hOO traodakan via porU 24 NuenTunff »tr. 824 Bangkok •25 Korat str.101 words
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Page 8 Advertisements
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Advertisement672 1903-05-23 8 K. A. J. CHOTIRMALL Co. JEWELLERS and SILK MERCHANTS, 51-52, HIGH STREET. JUST ARRIVBD A splendid stock of high class real Diamond Table Covers of Swatow work, Khuskus fans, and Gem-set Jewellery in extensive fine Indian Muslins, Washing Silk of Lace Variety. work, Silk Lace, Oriental Embroidered /Diamond, white sapphire,672 words
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Advertisement220 1903-05-23 8 SALE OF ODDMENTS FOR SIX DAYS ONLY FROM 25th, 26th, 27th, 28th. 29th, 30th MAY AT Whiteaway, Laidlaws G. OTOMUNE &CO. Japanese Curio and General Store. WHOLESALE and RETAIL DEALERS. HAVE JUST RECEIVED A Large and Varied Assortment of High class Curios and Fancy Goods, such as SILVER WARE, CLOISONNE220 words
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Page 8 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous96 1903-05-23 8 WEATHER REPORT. Kandang Kerbau Hotpitai, ju-nd May. 190-1. J a-m 3 p.m. 9 p.m. Remarks. Bar 29.906 i>9.«»6 ■£> s«4 Morning Temp ■<> -5 82.0 T8.5 overcast. WB'lbTher 79.0 7H.6 T6.0 drizzleat inDirofWind IX ■n w. Calm, terval in the Max. Temp 38J afternoon. Mm 7U night o\.ast. Max.in Sun96 words
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