The Straits Times, 15 January 1904

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  • 13 1 The Straits Times NO. ai,334 SINGAPORE. FRIDAY. JANUARY 15, 1904. PRICE 15 CERTS.
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  • 302 1 A btranue loss ig reported to the polic«U>y Mr. .Simon, a Jew living at 26 Orciaird Road, who says that last nigbt about «7 o'clock be walked to the fruit shop opposite Government House Gates, and took out his purse in order to pay for a purchase of
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  • 308 1 Failure of Attempts to grow it Forty Years Ago. Thk current number of the Straits Agricultural Bulletin fias the following. Mr. Balestier writes in Logan's Journal 11, p. 149: Sanguine expectations were at one time entertained of raising cotton on the island and considerable expense was
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  • 54 1 Thk following is the number of foreign and native newspapers in North China:— Peking 10; Tientsin, 14; Chefoo, 1 Tengchou, 1 Weihaiwei, 1 Tsingtao, 1 Port Arthur, I— making in all 29, of which 17 are in Chinese, 7 in English, 1 in Japanese, 2 in German, I in Russian,
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  • 51 1 Major A. R. Stuart, Commanding R. A., Rangoon, was killed on parade by a fall from his horse. The Artillery were having a rehearsal of the New Year's Day ceremonial parade, and Major Stuart's charger becoming frightened at the feu-de-joie plunged and threw his rider on the crown of his
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  • 74 1 Probably the longest bridge in the world is the one recently completed across Great Salt Lake, in Utah. It it forty miles in length and cost six million dollars (gold). The distance saved in travel between Ogden and San Francisco will be one hundred and thirty miles. The bridge is
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  • 355 1 The Report (or 1003. The following feporr is to be presented at the annual meeting of the Sporting Club, which tr.kes place at the Town Hall on Tuesday next The accompanying Ktatement of account shown a credit balance on the working account of $9,1>°J7.'24. Debentures to the
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  • 172 1 P. O. Per Coromandel leaving .lanuary .'Jnil i Mr*. IMiillips to Coloiiilhi Mr. 1., lloefeld to London. Per lii| .in leaving *t h January i Mr. hikl Mrs. Dunn iroin Penan);. l>r Malta 19th February Mr. an.t Hr» T. K. Kailc, Mr. Minoitt.'to London. Per ChoKan 4th
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 781 1 CLAYMORE WHISKY. POWELL ROBINSON. SoU Ac*ats, Sl«r*P*r. «nd Federated Malaf SUt.«. NOTICE i» hereby given that neither I the Captain nor the Agents wlllie reeponbib c for any debts incurred by the crew, 8.8. "Himera", during her »tay in Singapore. I'M NOTICE. SINGAPORE KRANJI RAILWAY TKNUKKS are invited and will
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    • 691 1 Singapore and Kranji Railway. From January 4th, 1904, and until further* notice. Train Service for Week Days and Sundays. DOWN. A A.M. A.M. AM. P.M. P.M. P.M. P.M. P.M. SINGAPORE .fi.id) 7.32 10.00 12.39 2.17 3.2^ 4.4.5 5.40 N«wto« a i 637 739 10 7 li3f 224 33 4 50
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    • 346 1 nAm^ES HOTEL SINGAPORE. I Nl>r K THE DISTINGUISHED PATRONAIiK Or' His Excellency tir Frank Athelstane Swettenham. K. C. M. 6. dOVERNOR AND COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF. STRAITS SETTLEMENTS MltiM COMMISSIONER. FEDERATED MALAY STATES. STRAND HOT EL RANGOON. UNDER THE DISTINGUISHED PATRUNAtiK Of His Honour tir Hugh Barnes, K.C.t. 1., K.C.V.O. LIEUTENANT-GOVERNOR OF BURMA.
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    • 141 1 The merit of a medicine. Is determined by the test. Does it cureP What Rheumatics say N. Galloway, Snow Hill, London, writes:— 1 have been a groat mlm from Rhenmativm for many yours During this time, I have tried various advertised rheumatic remedies, oils, ointments, and embrocations. My logg pained
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  • Page 1 Miscellaneous
    • 192 1 DAY BY DAY. Priday. 15th January. Hiifh \V liter. LSI hi,,. ln.S p.m. S.V.A. t;«n Drill. LIB. S.V.I. Company Prill. I.U. I'rr-K. I liurih Service wt Son;;. S.:tn Saturday, 16th January. High Water. 9.--'" a.m. |i».4K p.m. QanMB outward mail due. 7. S.V.I. Cla»* KiriiiK. F'ture Si V. anjon:: I'aijar.
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  • 1003 2 The Variegated Life of Ctesar Moreno. There is something fascinating in the record of the cosmopolitan adventurer. The man who does great deeds in the service of his country in a regular, sober manner, will always have his place in the standard histories, but the retDrd of
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 374 2 NOTICES. GWYNNE aTCo.'s CENTRIFUGAL PUMPS (THE ORIGINAL MAKE.) PARTICULARS FROM BORNEO Co., Ltd. MOET CHANDON CHAMPAGNE OF ALL DEALERS. IMPORTED BY BORNEO Co., Ltd. ROUSSILLQN CHAMPAGNE A WINE OF HIGH QUALITY AT A MODERATE PRICE. 2 doz. pints $36. 1 doz. quarts $34. OF ALL DEALERS. IMPORTED BY BORNEO Co.,
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    • 386 2 f*??!!?? 8 CENTRAL HOTEL, Fitted with first class accommodation, overlooking Fytche Square Garden, near to the Banks, Offices, Market, and the Stations. All the catering is under European supervision. Liquor and Cuisine, best quality. A. CHIESA, FYTCHE SQUARE RANGOON. The only hotel in Rangoon in the continental style. c f.
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    • 320 2 NOTICES. KEYSTONE ELGIN WATCHBB Uurnbl. and Aeeurat* <*$*$% The Keystone Watch Case Co. mf 0 WillliM MM J.^ ni:*dei»ki*. tr.s. a. AMERICA'S OLDEST AND Mk«:,r. lSk LAMEST WATCH FACTORY •{(•"^SV vll ror mtm b w5jL/X$W Th rtincliNt) Watch Strait. Srttlem.nt Modern European Dentistry, Messrs. CHEONG BROS., •ona of the late
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  • 580 3 (From Exchange*). Tire widow-burning difficulty with the Rajab of Tabanan in Bali is in course of settlement. When the Rajah's father died.ahe remains were cremated and two of the deceased's widows were burned alive with the corpse as the custom of the land directed. This was done
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  • 136 3 With reference to the renaming of the two Ki'tk-shipß which Great Britain purchased from the Chiliarf Government, th« Admiralty have decided to give t'.ieni two of the most honoured titles in the signal book— Swiftsure and Triumph. Two old battleships, among the curliest built, were thug styled
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 81 3 Triumph of Modern Surgery. BY applying Chamberlain's Pain Balm whiota is antiseptic, to wopnds, bruises, and likr injuries before inflammation fcts in. they may be healed without maturation in oce-third of the time required by the old treatment. It also allHys the pain and toreness. Keep a bottle 'of Cham>>orlaiii'«
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    • 770 3 NOTICES. J. MOTION CO WATCHMAKERS, JEWELLERS, OPTICIANS. REPAIRB«PROMPTLY EXECUTED LIQUID^ FUEL (Petroleum Residue) Large stocks always on hand. 32/6 (Thirty-two shillings and sixpence; per ton f o. b. in bunkers at FRESHWATER ISLAND (PUI.O BUKOlf) opposite western entrance of New Harbour. The fuel is delivered through a in. pipe capable
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    • 469 3 NOTICES. B STRAITS CYCLE I MOTOR CO. A 7" A large consignment of new 1 C BICYQLES. B J, ENGLISH MAKE! -g and S O B. S. A. FITTINGS E .jj Good Durable Machines. r At Rock-Bottom Prices jY MAKERS OF THE L VJU K Rubber Tyred Wheels for I
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    • 681 3 NOTICES. t~i OOD Chinese, and Eurasian copying I clerks wanted in solicitor's office at once. Excellent chance for good man. Apply to B. 8. c/o StraiU Time*. u.o. WANTED a good typist, witb a knowledge of shorthand preferred. Bpeei* an essential. For further particulars npply to M. 0. c/o Straits
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    • 580 3 NOTICES. INDIAN ENGINEERING. As Illustrated Whki* Jookn»i THE RECOGNIZED ORGAN OF THr PROFESSION IN INDIA. With guaranteed bona fide oiroulation LIST OPEN TO INSPECTION PAT. DOLYE c.«., Calcutta. WA t WANTED. ABOUT the end of March, two adjacent furnished bouses. Apply to n-c MoA LI B I ER ACO Ltd
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    • 660 3 _SHIPPINQ CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAVAGATION CO., DTD FOR VICTORIA (8.C.), SEATTLE,* AMD TACOMA. Taking cargo for all Pacific Ports and Inland Points. rE Company's steamer PINQ^UEY, 6,468 tons,. CapUin Warrall. is dor here on orabont the 16th January, and will have prompt despatch tpr the above ports. For freight, Ac,
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  • 456 4 The Straits Times PRICE 15 CENTS. FRIDAY, 15TH JANUARY. Ni> news despatches having arrived in Singapore up to 2 o'clock this afternoon, it is fair to credit the report that the British and Japanese Governments are busv-with the cable. The Tamba-maru, wt now know, is detained here and will probably
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  • 177 4 Since the foregoing was set in type, Renter's telegram of this morning's date which means late last night -is to hand. From it we learn definitely that the new cruisers Xysshin and Kasuga are in the Canal, that the Russian battleship Osslyabya has arrived at Port Said, and that the
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  • 799 4 Hack-gharry syces, as a rule, ar^ pretty well able to take care of themselves but it must be admitted that the Jehus of the public vehicles now plying in the streets of Singapore have something tangible in the shape of a grievance. It is a small grievance, no doubt, but
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  • 359 4 Hitherto it has been the practice to give notice to gharry owners when any change was about to be made in the tax they had to pay, and it may therefore be pertinent to ask why on this particular occasion there should be a departure from the usual procedure. It
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  • 217 4 Thk legal profession in this part of the world would seem to be doing very well just now, if one way judge by the impossible number of engagements whicß beset tbe gentlemen of the gown in Singapore. A point in case 'manifested itself in the First Court on Tuesday, when
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  • 116 4 Persons who have noted the occasional eccentricities of administration which have been reported frqp pertain German Colonies in this part of the world, will be interested to learn that the German Government proposes to lay before the Reichstag shortly, a Bill for the establishment of legislative Councils, on the English
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  • 6 4 To-day's 4/ms bank rate is l/10rV
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  • 10 4 Exchange and uliare quotations will be found on page 8.
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  • 12 4 Thk German mail from Europe is due here at 3 p.m. tomotrow.
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  • 18 4 There are now six lawyers in Kuala Lumpur, and report says that there will soon be a seventh.
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  • 22 4 The last party of Boer prisoners', iul men and 7 boys, left Bombay on the 4th instant in the Clire for Durban.
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  • 21 4 The P. O. outward intermediate steamer SoStra left Peuang at 4 p.m. on Thursday, and id due herd v*. daylight to-morrow.
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  • 20 4 Thk three new Cadets appointed to Selangor are Messrs George rfcmmant, E. W. N. Wyatt, and W. H. Lee Wfcrner.
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  • 25 4 Sec Libuts Hills and R. Allen have been appointed Lieuts in the S.V.I. Sergt. Pringle has been made Sectmd Lieut in the Malacca Co., S.V.C.
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  • 25 4 The Rev. Mr. Rutledge, Methodist Minister here, has gone t» India on leave. The Rev. A. J. Amery will fill the ministership during his absence.
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  • 27 4 Thk Rev. W. Murray will hold a lantern service for the Straits Chinese on Sunday night at Prinsep Street Church, the subject being The Teaching of Jesus."
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  • 25 4 Thkbk was a big tiro at Macao on the 6th instant, forty houses being destroyed. A pawnshop containing about $50,000 worth of property narrowly escaped.
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  • 29 4 •Wk understand that the Siamese Royal yacht Maha CkuJ.rkri is likely to remain here for some* time as Messrs. Howarth, Erskine Co. are doing some repairs to her engines.
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  • 27 4 Mk. Trotter, Postmaster General, has been granted three months' extension of leave from January 9th. The leave of Mr. Grove, C.P.Q., has been extended to September next.
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  • Special Telegram to the " Straits Times."
    • 150 4 Ptvang, I4lh Jan. The following are the entries which closed to-day Maiden Plate .Xerxes, Sunrise, Oberon, Risk, Wfatah, Perfidy, Malaya, Bugler, Merry Gambil.TheViking, Royal Duke, Grand Duchess, Glad Tidings, Maharajah. Fibst Gkiffin Racb Wild-Rose, Mars, Amanda, Lady Violet, Most Noble, Prenez Garde, WainfiVet, O' Hara, Lei/a, Highflier, (Jerreerah,
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  • Reuter's Telegrams.
    • 22 4 London, dan. \<th. The Japanese cruiser Kanuga (ex-Argentine warship) has arrived at Port Said from Genoa.
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    • 29 4 American Consuls Appointed. President Roosevelt has already selected consuls for Mukden and Antung, and he sends their nt>mes to the Senate directly Congress provides their salaries
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    • 21 4 London, Jan. loth. Mr. T >wnley, Secretary of the British Legation at Peking, has been trare:errnd to Constantinople.
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    • 34 4 The Biitish cruiser King Alfred, and ti.« Russian cruiser Dmitri Donskoi are coaling at Suez. The Japanese cruisers Katuga^and NynsLinMTC passing through therCaual. Tbe Russian battleship Osstybia has arrived at Port Said.
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    • 54 4 THE OPEN DOOR." American Action. An official communique issued at Washington says the establishment of foreign consulates at Antung and Tatungkan wilf contribute powerfully to ensuring the open door," to which America is irrevocably committed, and also to the integrity of China, and her administration of central Manchuria and of
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  • 38 4 Capt. Bevan of the British steamer Ulysses, which arrived trom Manila this morning, reports that he saw nothing of the overdue B. I. steamer Okhla which was on a voyage from Manila to this port.
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  • 45 4 Wk are asked by the Rev. Lady Superior to state -that the "Convent School reopens to-morrow, and that parents of pupils are requested to see that their children are punctual in^heir attendance. Their progress depends entirely upon their regularity in going to school.
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  • 18 4 A Bengali has been fined $10 for beginning to put up a structure before the plans were passed.
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  • 28 4 A si'Ecial general meeting of the members of the Tanglin Club will be held on Thursday, 21st inst., at 9 p.m., tor the purpose of revising the rules.
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 744 4 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS^ Horace Greely Said "Young Man, go West." If he had Lived to-day, he would say' Buy your Provisions AT THE AUSTRALIAN STORES, CHEAPEST BEST IN SINGAPORE. WASSIAMULL, ASSOMULL CO., Indian Store, No. 1, 2, 3, 4, High Street. Have opened New Goods for Sale. Indian, Chinese and Japanese
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    • 63 4 G. R. LAMBERT a GO. PHOTOQRAPHCRS. Studio, Orchard Road. Office* and Studio, Battery Road. 'Bualnaaa hour* Iroai Ba.m. lo jp.a. on Week day. 8 a.m. to Noon on Sunday. (at Orchard Road only.) PHOTOQRAPHIC MATERIALS Alwayt fraata In .lock at Moderate Prlcaa. EVERT POSSIBLE JttSlf T*MCt «iv«. to Amateur*. L.MROE
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    • 33 4 To all intents and purposes, you have the doctor's advice, and his best prescription for Lung and Throat diseases is Jayne's Expectorant. The Singapore Dispensary. Sole agents for the Straits Set t lements.
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  • 2837 5 The Rugby football match on Friday lam between the S. C. C. and the Hlenheim (who were !iowever assisted by several of the G trrison) was quite a keen and watchable game. The Club had by far the best of it and quite deserved their win by li
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  • 1318 5 TAMBA MARU DETAINED IN SINGAPORE. Important Developments. The most notable proof xhat war between Japan and Russia hangs by m thread is furnished by the abrupt detention of the Japanese mail liner Tamba Maru at Singapore. Yesterday we announced the report that the vessel had been detained
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  • 10 5 A quantity of news is printed on page 1 to-day.
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  • 58 5 On the 12th instant Sergt. King, Gambling Suppression Department, made a raid on No. 8 Tringganu Street and arrested some men for gambling. In conection with this, one Hee Ah Seng was this morning charged with assisting in the management of a common gaming house. He was convicted by Mr.
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  • 78 5 Recently a man was arrested for exhuming the bones of a human body from the cemetery off the 3} mile Alexandra Road. As others wore engaged in this, efforts are being made to arrest them. Last night, Chief Sanitary Inspector Mayhew with Inspectors Harfleet and Glass and a peon wer.t
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  • 21 5 The homeward M. M. Packet Annum will probably leave Singapore on Monday the 1 s th instant, at about 4 p.m.
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  • 25 5 Dr. Knakno, a Japanese medical practitioner was this morning fined by Mr. Michell Sl5 for working a mare with broken knees and a lame leg.
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  • 31 5 H. M. S. Algerine, Capt. Nugent, arrived this morning from Malacca and went to the wharf to coal. There are now three British warships in port, the Hlenheim, Karrakaita, and- Algerin*.
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  • 34 5 There is a proposal on foot, says the Malay Hail, that a cricket match should be played at Kuala Lumpur «t the Chinese New Year between teams representing the Colony and the <'..M 3
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  • 33 5 In the case of Chng Cheng Sioni; who was tried at the Singapore Assizes yesterday on a charge of cheating a chitty, the accused, after evidence had been led, was discharged from custody
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  • 37 5 A couple of evenings ago some mischievous youngsters, who abound at the junction of Prinsep Street and Selegie Road, set fire to the hood of a rikisha. The cloth was quite burnt, but the frame-work was saved.
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  • 33 5 Judge Powell of the Court of First Instance in the Philippines has sentenced to fifteen years' imprisonment some Moro chiefs tried before his court for seizing. Filipinos and carrying them ofl into slavery.
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  • 36 5 The 1903 edition of Witton's Manila and Philippines Directory was issued there last m(Jhth. It is a volume of over 600 pages, containing the names of 25,000 householders of Manila and the provinces, arranged and classified.
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  • 43 5 The cable steamer Scotia touched a patch of coral recently in the Gaspar Straits. It apparently had 3£ fathoms of water on it. The position given by the master of the Si'-otia is Ut 14 00 south, long 106 :<5 00 east (approximate).
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  • 45 5 Under the auspices of the Chinese Christian Association, a service of song will be given to-night in the Presbyterian Church. Solos will be sung by Mrs. White, Mis* Keasberry, Mr. E. A. Brown and Mr. A. Proctor. There will be a collection to defray expenses.
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  • 93 5 The Perak Government has under consideration certain rules framed by the Judical Commissioner for regulating solicitors' costs in the various courts of the Site. These rules have already been passed by the Selaugor State Council. At present no costs are payable iv Perak for counsel in courts of Magistrates of
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  • 150 5 For Singapore. Per 1\ All.is Arc iriia, connpctini; with the steamer Chuxan at Colombo, from London Doc '.'4. clue -'ith Jan.— Mr. A Stewart, Mr. C. A. Paton. Per P. O. 8. s. Borneo from Lon lon Dec. 24, flue 29th Jan.— .\fUs Hnndorson, Mr and Mrs.
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  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • 214 5 NOTICES A REMARKABLE ENTERTAINMENT. TONIGHT!. ■wAYAHtI I\AOOI*H TO-NIGHT!! The Indra Zanibar Royal Theatrical Company of Singapore For the First Time In Singapore, will Stage To-Night Friday, 15th January, 1904 Hvrry up and s<>c First Appearance of the Lady Illusionist Puzzling the Scientific World. This Wonderful Play "THE GOLDEN STAR" A
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  • 239 6 An amusing if somewhat sarcastic account has been sent us by a resident in Kuala Lumpur concerning the arrival there of a couple of illustrious members of the genus hobo. How they arrived in that bustl'ng centre, unless they did so by motor mail or a
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  • 133 6 The journalists of Hongkong have formed an Association. The aims of the organisation are thus set forth (a.) The promotion of whatever may tend to the elevation and improvement of the* status of journalists in the Far East and obtaining for journalists, as such, formal and
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  • 184 6 The sugar-refining industries of HonpkoDg are, it is said, at this very moment on the threshold of an eru of prosperity siieh as they have never enjoyed before. Sugar-retining, says the Hongkong Telegraph, should be one of the principal industries of that Colony, and now that it is
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  • 143 6 The Japanese <•> respondent of the Daily Nen-g writts: fe Ehtssia'l navnl I'spnn.Mou ih now nearly fom|>letc<l, iin'l the gNBtSf majority of those i-hips limit auwillag to tlic pngntMM are dou alloiit in tli- I'acilic. The remainder are to be hni-liol l.y the en.l of
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  • Page 6 Advertisements
    • 119 6 Sore Muscles. THE correct trea; inert of norc m^clos i- vnry simple* First time a good warm bath before (Hrj? to bed; and be turo to rub yourself dry. This opens tbe pores. Then rub Chamberlain's Pain Balm into the poMi keeping up a brisk rubbing (or sevenl minutes If
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    • 258 6 NOTICES. i C.jA. RIBEIRO CO. Have just unpacked ex XamaHwa J*laru A CCOUNT r^OOKS: MX CCOUNT WOOKS. /ICCOUNT LJOORS. Inspection Invited. iii.w.r. v c. ROBINSON CO. I'lir most Perfect Ball yet produced. EAGLE RUBBER-WOUND CORE COVER-BOUND (PATENTED) SPRINQVA>-E SHELL. OUTDRIVES EVRY OIHER BALL. Has th. click to tfaslrahU tad MNMI
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    • 323 6 NOTICES. NAINA MOHAMED BROTHERS Co. S RAFFLBS PLACE, Wholesale and Retail Dealers In FrovlKiong, (conslgnnenU by every nuril) High rlaM Perfumef v, ToUet Requisites. Superior Brands or €iic»rii and t icarettea. Fat«nt Hedirines, Boots and Shoe*, Stationery. A.- A.i Ac. Beg to inform the Public and our Numerous Customers and
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  • Page 7 Advertisements
    • 689 7 BUCHANAN'S WHISKY Sold everywhere. STEAMSHIP COMPANIES. P. O. STEAM NAVIGATION CO. For China, Japan, Penang, Ceylon, Australia, India, Aden, Bgypt, Mediterranean Ports, Plymouth and London. Through Bills of Lading issued for China Coast, Persian Gulf, Continental, and American .Vorts. Mall Line. Outwanh. ('husnn Jan. 24 Simla Mar. A Ballaarat Fel.
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    • 680 7 STEAMSHIP COMPANIES,, Koninklijke Paketvaart Maatschappij. Onctr contract with the Netherlands India Governneti. „.mt at f>i*totw. (-pip Aciscv. iaik J. Diiunis 08.,fi-a f ciitik Qcat. ihe nnclprmentioned dates »re only approi'iiate. Steamer From Sxpected Will b« Despatched for VanlHf.mru Batavia Jan. 11 Batavia, Oheribon, Tegal, Pecsj longan, Bamarang, Soerabayn. Macassar, Amboiiw,
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    • 514 7 HAM BURG- AMERIKA LINIE. HAMBURG. The stn.i mers of this Company maintain a regular service between Hamburg, Bremen, Antwerp, and Rotterdam, and the Straits, China, and Japan. Homewards, tbev are deipatched fortnightly for Havre and Hamburg and once a raonih for Bremerhaven direct, calling at Penan* and Colombo alternately. The
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    • 614 7 STEAMSHIP COMPANIES. N. D. L NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD. Imperial Oerman Mail Line. The fast and well known mail steamers of this Company sail fortnightly from Bremen-Hamburg via Rotterdam, Antwerp, Southampton, Gibraltar, Genoa, Naples, Fort Said, Suez" Aden, Colombo, Penang, Singapore, Hongkong, Shanghai, Nagasaki. aDd Kobe to Yokohama and ■back. They are
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    • 725 7 STEAMSHIP COMPANIES. Strait. Steamship Co. Ltd. Sailings from Singapore. At 4 p.m. daily st. ani-launch Pulo Besar from Johnston's Pier at 3.46 p.m. MOXDA YB 8.8. Penang for Malacca. Port Dickson, Port Swettenaara aod Teluk Ans*n. TDEBDAYS: 8. 8. Bentong "-for Malacca, Port Dickson and Port Swettenham. WEDNESDAYS: S. 8.
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    • 563 7 INSURANCE COMPANIES. KOYAL INSURANCE COY. FIRE LIFE TOTAL INVESTED FUNDS EXCBBD £16,000,000. m LABGRST FIRB OfTICI IM THI WOBLD BOUBTKAD A 00 AgenU. nPHB LONDON ANdTaNOABHIBB X FIXE INSURANCE COMPANY. Capital £5,187,« M Paid up Capital £212,760 Reserve Fond ,073,680 The undersigned, AgenU (or the Com pany, are prepared to
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  • SHIPPING.
    • 1155 8 Under this heading tha following abbreviations are ÜBed str.— steamer sh.— ■bip bq. barque sen. schooner; Yet. YachtjCru.— Cruiser; Gbt.— Gunboat; Tor. —Torpedo; H.p.— Horse-power; Brit.—Brikish U. B.— United States Fch.— Frengh Qer.-Oerman; Dut.— Dutch; G.c--General-cargo; d p. deck passenger, U Uncertain; X, p. W.— Tanjong Pagar
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    • 774 8 tftmt, port, probable Ate of arriva. and name oj agent*. HTHAMIRB. Alboio, Bombay, Jan Borneo Coy. Alesia, Hongkong, Feb 12; Behn Meyer. A I tint;, Sourabaya, Jan 22; Daendels. Ambria, Hongkong, Jan 20; Behn Meyer. Andalusia, Hamburg, Jan 28 Behn Meyer Annam. Hongkong, Ja» 18; M. Maritimes Annand
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    • 604 8 Sini;apork, 15th Jandarv, 1904. PRODUCE. (iarablei 11.90 do (Cube No. t) 17.6-21 Copra Ball 8.25 do J'ontlauab 7.60 Pepp«r, Black buyer* 51.75 do White, (6%) 50.50 Sago Flona£anrwak 4.90 do Brunei No. i 4.22) Pearl Sago 5.45 Coffee, BalL 15*/ baaU •_>-.' M Coffee, PalJlnbang, 30% busK. 29.0U Coffee,
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    • 88 8 for Per $teamer To-Morrow. Bangkok Ikh 8 a.ni. Sands kan via ports Sum Tung Him. Batu Pabat A ing Ann 10a.m. Bal>ak and- Pjambie Hong'Ho 11a.m. Malacca and Muar Sultan 2 p.m. P.Bwet'ham A Penang Pin Seng 2 p.m. P. Swel'ham via ports Sappho A p.m. MuntokA Palcmbang
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    • 145 8 From Europe— Uv tbe N. D. L. is. (ifra due on 16th January, with dates to the 22nd December. Kroni China— Ry the M. M. s. s Annam due on Monday. Leu .'in. a SovSUtb Dec 2nd Dec» h Dec 1 lth Dec 14th Dec lmii Dec
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    • 188 8 Klao 3 Rim Jan 14 Hong Ho Brit str 14 Pin*Seng str 14 Farfalla lUI otr 14 Betsey Dut sir 14 Isabella itr 15 Van der Lyn str 16 Terrier I Nor str. 15 Aeaban Qer str 15 Sultan Brit str 16 iAlgerine H.Mgbt 15 Ulysses Rrit iitr 16
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    • 130 8 I l)»lr. VIBSBLB NANS. Flag A Rio Tons Mimtination. Jan 15 Deli 15 Amherst 16 i Hye Leoi>< 16 Resident Soh irt 17 Resident Scbifl Ii Isat>ella 16 Nubia 16 Terrier 16 I'rinsesee Mari.16 Far f alia 16 Flintshire 16 Gregory A pear 15 Ulysses 16 Wilbelm via Petumg
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  • Page 8 Miscellaneous
    • 100 8 WEATHER REPORT. Kandang Kerbau Ho»mlal, Hth Jan 10 >; !Aa.m 3pm. M p.m Kbmakk*. Har !9M\ 1 799 -J9 907 Mornins Temp ..MWS 8t« 7f1.9 and day WB'lbTher 77.1 74 9 cloudy, rain OirofWia'i'N w.B. Calm. Calm, at 8 15 p m., Max. Temp f**). 4 night o'cast. Mm 71.5
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