The Straits Times, 17 December 1903
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Title Section13 1903-12-17 1 The Straits Times. NO. ai,3i2 toSINGAPORE. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17. 1903. PRICE 15 CENTS13 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement677 1903-12-17 1 LORNE WHISKY. POWELL ROBINSON. Sol* A»«nU. Sla(ap*r* UHI FedcratMj Malay Stat.. GOVKRNMEN'P NOTIFICATION rpENDERS will be received up to nooa JL on Monday, the 21st December, IPO3, at the Colonial Secretary's fflce, Singapore, from persons desirous of contracting for supply of Clothing for Hospitals for a period of one year677 words
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Advertisement357 1903-12-17 1 NOTICK. I the undersigned Yap Liang Neo, do > hereby give notice that tho power of attorney dated tbe 28th day of Vpril. 1903 granted by me to Tan Lian Boh and Tan Tiong Lay is hereby revoked as from the date nereof, Dated this 10th day of December, 1903.357 words
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Advertisement126 1903-12-17 1 RAFFLES HOTEL. Xmas JHew years £ye SPECIAL DiggTlsrE^ AT 7.30 THE ;snl CAUATIC IXFAOTftT UCIIERTAL K\.Mi WILL PERFORM ON XMAS EVE AND THE 1 \\i HFMEK RKIiIIEUM. IA» ON NEW YEAR'S EVE It is lurtiril.rly n^nUi U rrsrnr Matt ii airurf t« a\«id rMfiuti. Sarkies Brothers, Proprietors. THE GRAND HOTEL,126 words
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Advertisement99 1903-12-17 1 NOTICES. Ideal Milk" Enriched 20 per cent. |j^"™jjj^aj with Cream. i^St^l Sterilized-Not Sweetened. R^~"™G£»J A Perfect Substitute for Fresh John Little Co., Ltd. <^ Christmas Toysi^ hetirf Rlwko fciMfc^SlM^W, Fntklli Mis' Tnitsnn BpW^jW JJ^v Kuhhrr Biills lUMrath y^^^~|[^lSt^W^^b flft S(tS Tra Sets DI|S Swir r'urnilirf S»U ■m*^^-*^' Sinrpias Pills S|*i|rx99 words
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Article501 1903-12-17 2 A Pioneer of the Indo-China* Railways. After a year of travel and exploration in Yunnan and along the eastern frontier of Tibet, Lieutenant Grillieres reached Rangoon at the end of October, on his way back to France to report the results of a mission kept secret up501 words
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Article120 1903-12-17 2 It is announced that the War Office, having found the four battalion regiment system unworkable, have decided to reduce them, and the Guard?, with the exception of the King's Royal Rifle Brigade, to two battalions from the Ist of April next. This, if carried out, will affect120 words
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Article110 1903-12-17 2 Thi Rev. F. M. Mac Donald, Mr. Rudyard Kipling's uncle, was at Colombo at the date of last mail advices. The Times of Ceylon says that Mac Donald has had many interesting experiences, travelling in the company of the banjo poet of the Empire." He tells how on110 words
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Article115 1903-12-17 2 During the half-year ended Sept. 30th last, the Nippon Yusen Kai9ha made gross profits of yen 3,917,260. At the meeting of shareholders on Nov. 26th, it was agreed to add yen 129,474 to the Reserve fund, raising it to yen 1,914,053, to add yen £00,000115 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement373 1903-12-17 2 NOTICES. PORTABLE ENGINES. WITH WOOD-BURNING FIREBOX. PARTICULARS FROM BORNEO Co., Ltd., SLNGAPORE. FOR THE PRESERVATION OF IRON and STEEL. THERE IS NOTHING LIKE SIDEROSTHEN In general use by Government and Municipal Bodies 'throughont the World, also, at Collieries, Shipyards and Engineering shops, THE BEST PRESERVATIVE FOR Pontoons, Bridges, Steel Piles,373 words
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Advertisement395 1903-12-17 2 NOTICES. G WYNNES Ltd (J. A H. G WYNNE. Ltd aad GWTNNE A Co., United.) ESTABLISHED OVER FIFTY YEARS. Tcltjr .m. Codaa "Q WYNNE, LONDON." ABC, 4th sth Edition*, A 1. MOREINO A NEASLE'S. Trade Mark "I.WI.XCIIILK." lamfjirtiren »f tkr largest aid mwt effmit CENTRIFUGAL PUMPING MACHINERY In the worM,395 words
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Advertisement263 1903-12-17 2 NOTICES. Apollinaris I'lu- Out -it of 1 ,ii>lt \Yn!ns." BJTI'LED only vr,:tU; OWN EATJSAL CAS, And only at the APOLLINARIS SPRINd, Neuenahr, (iermany. ROYAL PRUSSIAN STATE MKPAL. 1902. GOLD MEDAL. DUSSKI.DORK KXMIBI I lON. '902. CHAMPAGNE "LOUIS ROEDERER Extra Dry and Carte Blanche The old, well-known brand. BRINKMANN V CO.,263 words
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Article231 1903-12-17 3 Mr. F. W. Douglas, assistant district officer, Tanjong Malim, acts as Superintendent, Government Plantations, in addition to his present duties as acting assistant district officer, Larut, from the 13th November, until further notice, vice Mr. R. Derry. Mr H. J. N. Walker, second magistrate, Kuala Lumpur, acts as231 words
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Article219 1903-12-17 3 Shocking Scenes. The Hongkong Daily Press calls attention to the cruelty inflicted upqn sheep and goats taken on board at Shanghai by some of the vessels on the Shanghai-Canton run, ria Hongkong, and snys it is a shocking scandal. A vim* to one of the steamers lying219 words
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Article346 1903-12-17 3 For Singapore Per P. 0. s. s. India, connecting with the steamer Bengal at Colorado from London No» •J7. due -'tith De.:.— Messrs. E. de Mello. N. C. Sen, K. R. Taylor, H. M. Buttnrticld, ami Mr*. Cam 3ron, Messrs. H. Marsh, E. B. Maundrell. W. Pride,346 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement96 1903-12-17 3 Baby's Cough Must Never Linger. NOTHING is more distressing than to see a helpless little infant suffering with a i.-oimh and to bt Iwfll of using n romudy which m*y contain B"tne harmful ingredient. Tbe makers of Chamberlain's Cough Reined v positively guarantee that this preparation do' s not contain96 words
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Advertisement541 1903-12-17 3 YOU WILL NOT BE DECEIVED. That there are cheats and frauds in plenty everybody knows but it is seldom or never that any large business house is guilty of them, no matter what line of trade it follows. There can be no permanent success of any kind based on dishonesty541 words
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Advertisement341 1903-12-17 3 NOTICES. Modem European Dentistry, Messrs. CHEONG BROS., sons of the late M-. ('mono Chub Tin, in order to meet the i oquiroments of Roropean ladies and genlbtmen wbo b lye for co many years supporr.e-i thc->r ent:i!ilishment, have now opened uremists at No. 2-26 South Bridge Road,' where only the341 words
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Advertisement718 1903-12-17 3 NOTICES. WANTED AT ONCE. bead pressman for Singapore. One "V who th 'roughly understands his tiusinesn. Goo. l salary. A. P. c/o Strait* Time*. CX* < l EX and Collector wanted at once. Young man. Must be neat writer, ac.ve, and able t<i give security. Apply with references to K.718 words
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Advertisement553 1903-12-17 3 NOTICES. i. RIGAUD'S Kananga OF JAP TOILET WATER Figand'i Kanangt W«t«r ku the sweet perfume of the Killing* Flower of Japan and nothing md cooling action on the skin, K relievel mosquito bites, RIGAUD C° PERFUMERS S, rue Vlvlenn* 8 •f imitLtlraa I WAMTKI'I for ifiitlemmi bonr« nnd lodging. Letter*553 words
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Advertisement679 1903-12-17 3 SHIPPING OCEAiTstEABTsif fP COM PA N V LIMITED. FOR VICTOKIA (8.C.), SEATTLE, AND TACOMA. Taking cargo for all Pacific Ports and Inland Points. rHE Company's steamer TYDKUS, 7,441 trfhs, Captain M. P. F. Jackson, is due here on or about the 16th December and will have prompt despatch tor tbe679 words
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1257 1903-12-17 4 The Straits Times. PRICE 15 CENTS. THURSDAY, 17TH DECBMBER. M. Fklix Hourant, Attacks Com mereial on behalf of th« French Government, and Acting Vice-Consul at Singapore, \*{f, here by the Tangltn thin morning for Bangkok, on a tour of commercial exploration of the country lying between Korat and the Mekong,1,257 words
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Article929 1903-12-17 4 One of the problems that baffle the disinterested alien in contemplating the Teutonic character, is the complacency with which such a sturdy and sensible race of people as the Germans submit to the yoke of military despotism which bends or breaks them. Were it a mere military administration based on929 words
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Article257 1903-12-17 4 Whatever may be the individual, and doubtless varying opinions regarding Mr. Chamberlain's scheme of tariff reform, entertained by residents in the Straits whose prosperity has to a large extend been built up on the fact that Singapore is a free port, the news of the elections at Dulwich and Lewisham257 words
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Article133 1903-12-17 4 Again there m seemingly serious newt from the North, but in view of the contradictory tone of the recent despatches— alternately hopeful and pessimistic it is difficult to base any prophecies on the latest particulars. The most serious indication of hostilities yet recorded, however, is the steady decline of stocks133 words
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Reuter's Telegrams.
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Article15 1903-12-17 4 London, \6th December. Oxford beat Cambridge at Rugger by 18 to 13 points.15 words
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Article55 1903-12-17 4 Powers Demand Dismissal of Regicides. Since the assassination of King Alexander of Servia, Britain has refuted to recognise the new Government of that Kingdom. Other Power* are now beginning to taka the same course by giving their representatives at Belgrade prolonged leave, which will continue until King55 words
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Article60 1903-12-17 4 Chamberlain" Candidates Elected. Two of the pending elections have come off. At Dulwich, Mr. R itherford Harris, (Conservative Chamberlainite) won by 5,819 votes against 4,332 cast for Mr. Masterman (Liberal Freetrader.) At Lewisham, Mr. Coates (Conservative Chamberlainite) polled 7709 votes against 5697 cast for Mr. Cleland (Liberal60 words
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Article41 1903-12-17 4 VICTORIES FOR CHAMBERLAIN. 1 7//t December. The elections at Dulwich and Lewisham are regarded in the light of a striking victory for Mr. Chamberlain. Mr. Chamberlaiu has concluded his provincial campaign at Leeds with a meeting of the most enthusiastic character.41 words
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Article48 1903-12-17 4 CONFERENCE OF STATESMEN IN TOKYO. Keuter's correspondent at Tokyo wires that a conference of the senior Japanese statesmen has been held to consider the Russian answer to Japan's note. The outlook is regarded as of the most gloomy nature. ■Stock is steadily falling.48 words
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Article37 1903-12-17 4 Gets a Friendly Reception. The British mission to Thibet has made its first march over the Jelep Pass unopposed. The local Thibetan officials, after entering a protest, gave Colonel Younghusband a. formal friendly reception.37 words
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Article31 1903-12-17 4 It is stated in New York that Mr. Allen, the American Minister at Seoul (Korea) has demanded a definite answer with regard to the opening of Wiju.31 words
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Article46 1903-12-17 4 Lieutenant and Sergeant Sentenced. The trial of Lieut. Schilling, charged with illtreating German soldiers, has ended in his being sentenced to fifteen months' imprisonment. A sergeant who was charged with him has received five yeacs. Altogether 1520 cases of illtreatment were investigated.46 words
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Advertisement1038 1903-12-17 4 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. CLUB WHISKY 18 ALL MALT AITID STTPPLIBU iaaaJO-TJX.A.IIX.^r TO THE PRINCIPAL CLUBS All the IN THB Has t le l«rjrest Naval and Military SETTLEMENTS consumption amongst Messes AND Em a swam In this Market. F. M. S. PRICE $10.50 PER DOZEN, HETT. DUTY EXTRA. Sole Agents for the1,038 words
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Advertisement42 1903-12-17 4 G. R. LAMBERT a CO. Jn»t r*c«lv*d mw ColUctlo»|.o( ART PICTURES. And Shlpm.nl ol 1-atMt MwUrn MOULDINB6. For framing >unt. Th«K «r« altered v ■o«t ml table I ir X-MAS PRESENTS AT VERY LOWEST PRICES. View*, Tyiet, IllntnUJ Pwt ftrdt, 111 ('ink42 words
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Advertisement17 1903-12-17 4 Good for both Throat and Lungs Jayne's Expectorant. The Singapore Dispensary. Sole agents for the Btraita Settlements.17 words
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Correspondence.
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Letter380 1903-12-17 5 To the Editor of the BtraiU Time*:' Bir,— Allow me to inform J Q. S. that marble dust, whiting, chalk, etc. for the production of carbon dioxide went out with George the III" and that the articlo bicarbonate of soda came in with George the IV." and380 words
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Article243 1903-12-17 5 Teh Soo For was examined in bankruptcy before Mr. Justice Hyndman Jones to-day. She had filed her own petition, but the Official Assignee said he could not pee how she could be declared bankrupt, because she was a married woman and there was no 9 evidence243 words
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Article241 1903-12-17 5 A serious collision lias taken place between the two Creek steamers Assos and Pylarot at Ithaca. The bow* of the Pularos, where were ituatrd the Ki-cuuil cla»K cabins, were crushed to such an extent that the cabins were completely miiaahed and noon Hooded by the extenitive inrush of241 words
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Article14 1903-12-17 5 Bishop and Mrs. Hose arrived this morning by the Rajah of Sarawak, from Sarawak.14 words
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Article17 1903-12-17 5 The dead body of one of the coolies who were drowned near Johnston's Pier has been recovered.17 words
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Article18 1903-12-17 5 Thi Kinta Tin Mines 'made a net profit of X10.569 odd for the year ending June 30th, 1903.18 words
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Article23 1903-12-17 5 The P. &O. extra steamer Pekin, left Bombay on the 15th instant, and is due here at 8 a.m. on the 26th idem.23 words
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Article16 1903-12-17 5 Am important work, the main drainage of Heremban, was recently completed by the Negri Sembilan P.W.D.16 words
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Article21 1903-12-17 5 It is reported that Mr. H. C. Sells, acting District Officer of Nibong Tebal, will proceed on leave early next year.21 words
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Article15 1903-12-17 5 The Indra Zanibar Theatrical Co., vide advertisement in to-day's issue, will stage Cinderella" to-morrow night.15 words
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Article21 1903-12-17 5 The German mail steamer Bayern having left Penang to-day at 1 a.m. is expected to arrive here tomorrow at 7 a.m.21 words
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Article20 1903-12-17 5 The Town and Volunteer band will play on the Chinese Recreation Ground this afternoon from 4-30 to 6 (weather permitting.)20 words
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Article26 1903-12-17 5 Under the revised time tables of the F. M. 8. Railways, a through journey from Taiping to Negri Sembilan will be accomplished in about 12 hours.26 words
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Article23 1903-12-17 5 H E. the Acting High Commissioner arrived at Port Swettenham at 8.45 a.m. on Mojaday and came on by train to Kuala Lumpur.23 words
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Article24 1903-12-17 5 The third performance of the Yeomen of the Guard takes place to-night. The three further performances advertised are on Saturday, Monday, and Tuesday next.24 words
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Article26 1903-12-17 5 In the opinion of certain critics, Mr. J. Fraser's sketch "In Singapore Roads' ts one of the eight best pictures exhibited at Mendoza's Gallery, St. James.26 words
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Article32 1903-12-17 5 We hear that the s.s. Saladin, which has been dismantted, is to be towed to Penang by the ss. Hyson on Saturday. She will be used as a tobaccc hulk in Penxng.32 words
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Article30 1903-12-17 5 Mr. John Roberts has again been playing billiards at Taiping. In a match against Mr. Cumming at the New Club he won easily after conceding his opponent *X) in 1,000.30 words
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Article34 1903-12-17 5 The Perak Pioneer says that a consolidated and codified volume of the laws of Perak brought down to the end of 1903 will be published early next year under the auspices of the Government.34 words
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Article37 1903-12-17 5 The British Minister at Peking is reported to have required tbat Yutai, the Tartar General of Thibet, proceed ,at once to that state, to meet the British Commission. The General is said to be on bis way.37 words
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Article37 1903-12-17 5 The next meeting of the Chinese Christian Association will be held at the Prinsep Street Church on Friday, at p.m. when Mr. Song Ong Siang, will give a lecture on The Practice of Adoption among the Chinese."37 words
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Article52 1903-12-17 5 On the motion of Mr. Lowell, in the Supreme Court today, a warrant for the arrest of Liew (Jhwee Hoon, who has been adjudged bankrupt, was granted. It was stated that he could not be found at his old address. Two of his sons are stated to be partners in52 words
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Article60 1903-12-17 5 A Bengali baker residing in Syed Alwee.Road has been fined $15 by Mr. Michell for hanging his sleeping garments about the room in which the bread is made. This is a breach of the bye-laws relating to bakeries and it is satisfactory to learn tbat the Chic' Sanitary Inspector is60 words
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Article63 1903-12-17 5 A warrant for the arrest of two Chinese partners in a Singapore firrr recently adjudged bankrupt was issued by Mr. Justice Hyndman- Jones in the Supreme Court today. It is alleged that the parties have not given all the information necessary to the Official Assignee, and that it is probable63 words
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Article104 1903-12-17 5 The I'umng Gatette refers tr the great regret with which the announcement of Sir Frank Swettenham has been received throughout the Straits, though the disappointment, says the paper, will be tempered by the knowledge that the popular Governor is leaving his beloved colony to take up a position of evea104 words
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Article29 1903-12-17 5 Judgment for Mr. Clifford Wllklns. n. Thb judgment in the Tansan case was rendered this afternoon. The judgment is for Mr. Wilkinson with costs and damage*.29 words
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Article142 1903-12-17 5 Five Chinamen Arrested. The police have arrested five Chinamen on suspicion of being concerned in the recent g;ing robbery at Payah Lebar, in which an armed gang broke into a squatter's hut and forcibly removed $400. One of the men in custody has been identified as142 words
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Article68 1903-12-17 5 The following properties were disposed of by auction at Powell Co's saleroom on Tuesday afternoon 999 years' leasehold fruit and coconut plantation at Tampenis Road, districts of Tampenis and Seran^oon, Singapore, area 77 acres 2 roods 23 poles, bought by A.R.S.A.R. Odayappa Chitty for $2,600. Freehold hand .off68 words
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Article88 1903-12-17 5 On the 26th ult. Yap Seng made a complaint to the police that five men had attacked him at the 6j mile on Changi Road, and robbed him of money, notes and jewellery to the value of •164.85. The men were arrested, and the case was finally88 words
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Article73 1903-12-17 5 A Chinaman was before Mr. Peacock this morning for administering hypodermic injections of morphine on a crippled compatriot. A complete outfit for this was found in his possession. Mr. F. K. Jennings, the Farmer's Agent, showed that the man bad been fined $60 last year for a similar73 words
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Article44 1903-12-17 5 The Men's monthly medal for December will be played for next Saturday, Dec. 19th, instead of on the last Saturday of the month on account of the competitions arranged by the Singapore Golf Club to take place on tbat date.44 words
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Article68 1903-12-17 5 Yesterday, one Lim Ah Lak was arraigned before the Bench Court on a charge of stealing four cents from the person of Yeou Ah Jom in South Bridge Road during the forenoon of the 12th inst. The evidence tended to show that the defendant was68 words
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Article47 1903-12-17 5 I'enanq rumour has it that Mr. Ted. D'Cruz, formerly 2nd clerk, Resident Councillor's Office Penang, and at present chief clerk in the office, of the PC M.0., Singapore, will shortly take up the new appointment of Superintendent, Money Order Department, in connection with the Penang Post Office.47 words
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Article60 1903-12-17 5 Mark Twain has, it is stated, been granted a handsome annuity for life by the Harper publishing concern, enough to keep him and his family comfortably, in exchange for first call on everything the humorous philosopher writes. Mark will seek subjects and Mr. Clemens' health under the sunny skies of60 words
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Article81 1903-12-17 5 From recent prosecutions, it is obvious thet a certain class of Chinese owners of ponies show indifference to the welfare of their animals. It is Raid that when their syces and the animals are arrested, they let the syces who claim that they are the owners bear the brunt of81 words
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Article85 1903-12-17 5 Colonel McCoy, the Acting Collector of Customs at Manila has, says the Hongkong Morning Post, finally overruled the decision of the Collector of Customs*— Mr. Morgan Shuster— in the contract labour case resulting from a Bank at Manila importing an accountant from England. Mr. Shuster had held that the accountant85 words
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Article427 1903-12-17 5 The entries for the New Year Meeting are First Day. Maiden Plate.— Chieftain, Rex, Piety 11, AclreM, Financier, Bharavogue, Blanavon, Perfidy, Malaya, Parramatta, Firefly Postman, Olivet, Dnm^dum. Plantkks' Cut.— Untong, Afey, Daisy Ball, Daddy, Miriam, Samhrani, Forest Ranger, Mednaa, Fair Helen, Forest Queen, Tiraah, Lunacy, Jonick, Jo'427 words
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Article158 1903-12-17 5 A Chinrse clerk, employed with an Italian firm in Singapore, was examined in bankruptcy to-day— before Mr. Justice Hyndman-Jones. His debts amounted to $2,900 and had all accumulated within three years. He stated that he had been receipt of $80 a month since last January last158 words
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Article86 1903-12-17 5 Launches will leave Johnston's Pier for the Swimming Club at 9 and 10 on Sunday morning. Immediately after the arrival of the first launch, the monthly competition for December will be swum off, the distance being quarter ot a mile. The handicaps are Lee Ser. Henderson 10 Jensen86 words
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Article23 1903-12-17 5 t At a shoot in Cambodia, on tta :«Jth of October, the bag consisted or deer, peacocks, iguanas, eagles, and 11 wild elephants!23 words
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Article173 1903-12-17 5 Casks of overloading bullock-carts are of frequent recurrence in the police courts. This morning, Insp. Pestana had a Chinaman before Mr. Peacock for putting one ton fourteen cwt. into his cart; to this, eight cwt. must be added for tbe cart, thus making a total weight of two tons173 words
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Article151 1903-12-17 5 Yesterday morning between I and 7, Joseph Michael, a Kline, entered a spirit shop in New Bridge Road and called for a twelve cent drink. It was supplied and consumed. He then told the shopman that he had not the money to pay. The shopman objected to151 words
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Article90 1903-12-17 5 Teh Kirn Peow, formerly a lawyer's clerk, and who was brought before Mr. Cavendish a few days ago on the allegation of having forged two bills of sale for one Ng Eng Chew, who was sentenced at the last Assizes sentenced to three years for criminal breach of90 words
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Page 5 Advertisements
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Advertisement44 1903-12-17 5 YOUR CHILD WILL IMPROVE. Stzjuinb' Wink is eagerly taken by Children and, Invalids instead ot being repugnant to them. It is a wonderful health restorative and Nerve Tonic. Children derive especial benefit from its usei it is so happily taken.— Sold by all chemists.44 words
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Advertisement26 1903-12-17 5 Exchanoi and share quotations will be found on page 8. Stop the distressing cough with Jayne's Expectorant. The Singapore Dispensary. Sole agents for the Straits Settlements.26 words
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Advertisement72 1903-12-17 5 Dysentery. OR inflammation of the bowel or large intestine is of more frequent occurrence during the summer months. It can be checked and cured if Chamberlain's Colic, and Diarrhoea Remedy is taken according to tbe printed directions with each bottle. Chamberlain's Colic, and Diarrhoea Remedy it invaluable to all medicine72 words
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Advertisement188 1903-12-17 5 •NOTICES. •HNB* A Remarkable Entertainment GREAT SUCCESS! GREAT SUCCESS I By Request THX [ndra Zanibar Eoyal Theatrical Co, of Singapore AT THE North Bridge Road Theatre Hall WILL STAGE 3b-morrow might. t Co-morrow Highi. Friday, 18th December, 19'oa The Comical and Much-liked Play "CINDERELLA.' CoaM *nd Ih* MatnHlcent BaJt-rooa. wnart188 words
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Advertisement416 1903-12-17 5 SATURDAY, 19th DEC, AT 2 P. ftf. AUCTION SALE OF VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, ETC. Everything very good and in excellent order. The Property of Captain Olsen, (Leaving the Colony) Tbe sale wi'l be held at ROOM No. 4, HOTEL DE LA PAIX. A large and very handsome teak ward- robe416 words
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Page 5 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous244 1903-12-17 5 DAY BY DAY. Thursday, 17th December. High Water. 10.14 p.m Sporting Club Meeting. Exchange. >. Yeomen of tbe Guard.' Town Hall. H Bearer Co. Drill. 5.15. Town Band. C. It. Ground. sto 8. Friday, 18th December. High Water. 9.39 a.m. 10.57 p.m (iennan outward mail due. 7. Drug &c. Sale.244 words
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Article597 1903-12-17 6 Thb Luff Point Commission, recently sitting at Calcutta, took evidence as to whether, assuming ships can be berthed at Luff Point, to what extent freight* will be lowered. Mr. D. M. Hamilton of the B. I. Co. said that, if coal could be Had down597 words
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Page 6 Advertisements
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Advertisement268 1903-12-17 6 Shipping advertisement?, with dates of sailing etc., will be found on page 7 General shipping news is printed on page 8. Imaginary Ailments. rpHERE are many who h tve p ins in the back and imagine that their kidneys are affected, while the only trouble is rheumatism yf t*ie mcscles268 words
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Advertisement60 1903-12-17 6 NOTICES. B Toilet Powder h? H GOTOMUNECH DISPLAY! Z. niSPLAY! HIGHEST CLASS JAPANESE CURIOS Fj^nsrcy ooods IN GREAT VARIETY FOR Presents, Ghee Ghee Co. 19 20, RAFFLES PLACE. Reduced Price SALE Pop One taeek Only COMMENCING Tuesday, 15th December, 1903. To Clear Stock To Clear Stock To Wake Room T60 words
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Advertisement975 1903-12-17 6 NOTICES. NAINA MOHAMED BROTHERS Co.. S RAFFLES FXj-£L.OEI, Wholesale and Retail DealersIn Provisions. (comtlgnMents by every mail) High class Perfumr ry, Toilet KequMtr*. Superior Kranls or < unrs Mod €iirarett«*, Patent W.-.liHne* Boots and Shoe*, Slat loner v Ac &c «.iBeg to inform the Public and our Numerous Customers and975 words
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Advertisement673 1903-12-17 7 BUCHANAN'S WHISKY Sold everywhere. steamshTp~cojv^an_ies. P b Steam Navigation 0. Coy, EftYHT. *B»ITBRR4XE4Sr>ORTS. PLYMOUTH I.OVIM»\. ThrouKh Bills of Lidintc issued for Ch' n i Coast, Persian Gulf, Continental, and American Ports Mall Line. Outward. Homeward Bengal Dec 27 Ballaarat Dec 26 1904 1904 Malta -Tan 10 Simla Jan 8 Chusan673 words
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Advertisement680 1903-12-17 7 STEAMSHIP COMPANIES. Konlnklljke Paketvaant MaattchapplJ. Under contract with the Netherlands India Government. at Singapore: Ship Agocy, latb J. Dabvdbls A C0., Colltbb Qpat. .he undermentioned date* are only approximate. steamer From Expected Will be T>«*patched for Van Riemtdvk Batavia Dec 13 Batavia, Ch.eribon, Tegal, Pecalongan, Samarane, Soerabaya, Macassar, Balik Papan,680 words
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Advertisement641 1903-12-17 7 fforddentoriier Lloyd, Bremen Coast Lines, I STEAMERS OF THE COAST FLEET. Tors Reg. Toss Reg. Prim Loo Sok 1601 Waldenuir 3600 Phra Nang 1608 Print Machete 1600 Sigitmund 3500 Phra. C. Kiao 1668 Petchaburt 2ltfl P. Chula C.K. 1668 Borneo -'100 Deli 1394 KohticKung 2040 Taichiow 1869 Pittanulok '2019 Kong641 words
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Advertisement594 1903-12-17 7 STEAMSHIP COMPANIES. Nopdd«Mitsoh«p Lloyd Bremen. Ha.nbupg-Amerlka Llnle, Hamburg. IMPERIAL QSRHAV MAIL The fast and wall-knowa mnl-it-»ii i > of th^ee lines will leave Singapore o i ~> r about the undermentioned d»ta-t: Outward Homeward Bayrrn Dec 19 K~6tAg Albert Dec 28 1904 1904 Sachte.n Jan 2 Kiauttchou Jan 11 Oera594 words
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Advertisement621 1903-12-17 7 STEAMSHIP COMPANIES. JAPANMAIL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. A regular FORTNIGHTLY sarvico is maintained between Japan and Europe by the following NEW TWIN BCHEW gTEAMEBS. Under Mail Contract with the Imperial Japanese Government, specially designed for the Company's European Service, lighted throughout by Electricity, f>rovided with excellent accommodation or First and Second621 words
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Advertisement454 1903-12-17 7 INSURANCE COMPANIES. ROYAi INSURANCE COY. FIRE LIFE TOTAL INVESTED FUNDB EXCEED £12,000,000. THB LARGEST FTRB OFFICE IN THB WORLD BOU8TEA1) A Co. AgenU. rpHB London" akd~lancaBHibb 1 FIBS INSURANCE COMPANY. Capital £V,127,600 Paid up Capital £¥12,760 Reserve Fund £„073,660 The undersigned, Agent* for the Company, are prepared to accept firs454 words
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Article1675 1903-12-17 8 Under this heading the following abbreviations are used i str. steamor eh. •blp bq.— barque sch.— schooner; Yet Yacht ;Cru.— Cruiser; Qbt.— Gunboat; Tor. —Torpedo; H.p.— Horse-power; Brit.—British 11. B.— United States Fch.— French Ger.- -German; Dut.— Dutch; G.c—Generalcargo: d.p. fleck passenger, U Uncertain; T. P. W.—1,675 words
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Article136 1903-12-17 8 MAILS CLOSE for Per iteamer Time. To-Morrow. Ampanan 4 Macassar Van Riemidyk Noon. Bangkok B. Seng Guan 1 p.m Bangkok Deli y p m P. Sham A T. Anson Hye Leong 3 p.m. Amoy arid Swatow Avoca 3 p.m. Teluk Anson via port* Amherst 3 p.m. Sarawak Apenrade 3 p.m.136 words
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Article128 1903-12-17 8 From Europe—By the N. D. L. sa. Sachv» due 00 i7th December, with date* to the <!3rd November. From China—Rv the M. XL 11 A. Bthtc due on 2ist December. liMB uw.» or Mails Octk. eft Singapore. Dae in London Arrived ov 3rd N. D. L. Nor128 words
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Article218 1903-12-17 8 J-'LAO Vmssi/s Namb. 4 Ton. Bio. Captair From I Sailid CoasiawiM. lrt IB 1H 16 18 1H 16 Id 16 16 1H 17 17 17 17 17 17 1 |S.van Lingga Dot ttr.l 105 Bmile str.l 80 Mena str. 76 (Jiang Ann Brit str A 67 > Ban Seng218 words
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Article106 1903-12-17 8 CLEARANC ES. DATS. VIMIL'I NAMB. Flag Rio. Tons. DKBTISATION. Dec 17 17 17 M 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 m P.ChulaChom Klao Sri Wooggee+ Hong Wan I Formosa Babelaberg Calabadjit Borg Hong Wan Qanymede Sri Tringganu Hok Tjioe Uraaf ran Bvlandt Pmumg tin BmUatL Ger atr. Dot106 words
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Article588 1903-12-17 8 SnoAPORB, 17th December iana PRODUCE. do Pontlan»b ■Au Pepper, Black buyers MMi do white, mx) urn* Sago Flour Sarawak do Brnnel No. I 4 'JO Pearl Sago Z 650 Coffee, Ball, 15% ba»U 2« (10 Coffee, Palembang, 80% ba«l a o Coffee, Llberian No. 1 II" »O Tapioca, small588 words
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Advertisement76 1903-12-17 8 K. A. J. CHOTIRMALL Co., JEWELLERS AND SILK MERCHANTS, No. 51 52, High Street. Handsome Presents for Christmas New Year. Just arrived: a splendid collection of Chinese, Japanese, and Indian Silver Goods, Fancy Silk Embroidered Goods Indian, Chinese, and Japanese Silks and Curios. Photograph Views of Singapore. Christmas and New76 words
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Advertisement743 1903-12-17 8 Christmas Bargain Days. WHITEAWAY, LAIDLAW CO.'S MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY. The 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 24th Dec. Come in your hundreds and secure some of the Xmas Gifts To be Offered for 4 Days only. You will Save Money by Buying. lOFR CHRISTMAS PRESENTS AND CHRISTMAS CLOTHES DURING XMAS BARGAIN DAYS.743 words
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