The Straits Times, 13 March 1905

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  • 14 1 The Straits Times NU ai.684 SINGAPORE. MONDAY. MARCH 18 1905. PRICE 15 CM? t
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 867 1 NOTICES. LUiTRE MILK. (o) Fears no competition, it has been declared "the Best procurable" by all the leading doctors. Try it and you will want no other. To be had from all Dispensaries and Groceries or from the SOLE AGENTS: C. Dupire Co., Charles Robinson, Turf Commission Agent. I Singapore
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    • 286 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. ROBINSON CO. ROYAL BAR-LOCK TYPEWRITER ACCESSORIES. THE HAMMOND TYPEWRITER ACCESSORIES. TYPEWRITING PAPER. BARLOCK PURE LINEN CREAM WOVE. No. 1 Manifolding ft to 10 Copies Letter Size 8 x \o\ Foolfcap 8 x \:i I 2 4 Letter 8 x 10i Foolscap 8 x I Single Co| ies Letter
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    • 322 1 Singapore and Kranji Railway. HALF-DAY EXCURSION. On Saturday. Mnrrli lSih 19"5 an excursion train, first and second class only, will ruu to Woodland- and back as under in connection with a two liours nail in tho S:r;iit- of Johora in the Kailway Stenm Kerry Singapore.' RETURN PARKS (Including the Sen
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    • 30 1 LOST. Bn m i irnh Terrier ***** an9\vering to t aaaM of liifl," and boiring the Manieipal No 5074 Finder rewarded. E. A. ABKAMB, I3H (.avanagh Road. Mar t v.c.
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  • Page 1 Miscellaneous
    • 96 1 WEATHER REPORT. Kandung Kerbau tiopilnl, Jiilh Mar., 1905 a m 3 p.m. 9 p.m. Remarks. Bar 29 97tf!i'U.87ti in »»1 Temp *4.-.' «HB 76 0 Morning, WHiliTher '.7.2 715 736 day 4 night I):rof\Vind B I.N K k.k. clear. Max. Temp 9)9 Mm 7I» Max.in Sun 1 18.9 Terr, rad
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  • Reuter's Extra Service.
    • 98 2 London,11, 11 th March. Router's correspondent at Tokyo wires Fustian was occupied by th« Japanese on Friday night. Fighting continues on the northern heights of Fushan, where many Russian guns, including practically all the heavy ordnance, have been captured. Marshal Oyama reports that the enveloping movement, which
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    • 72 2 Loiitlun, 12th March. Despatches from General Kuropatkin of the 9th inst. report that no serious attacks upon the Russian south or west fronts had occurred on that day. He added that the Japanese were concentrating their attacks upon the north front of the Russians, and were continuing
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    • 34 2 A Mukden despatch dated the 10th inst. (Friday) stated:—" The retreat of all our armies began last night. There was no fighting, but rifle and cannon fire lasted all night."
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  • Reuter's Telegram
    • 52 2 KUROPATKIN S TELEGRAM TO THE CZAR. London, I2tk March. A St. Petersburg despatch to the Times states that a telegram from General Knropatkin, believed to have been despatched early yesterday morning (this doubtless means the 10th inst.) by messenger to Tielinp, has reached Tsarkoe Selo. It states laconically I
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    • 17 2 An official report puts the Russian losses up to Thursday morning, ''th inst, at 65,00'j.
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    • 99 2 Daily Graphic's Authoritative Information. The Daily Graphic, which has more than once obtained important information from diplomatic sources, is informed that Russia In* intimated to France her readiness to entertain negotiations in respect of peace, provided that a reasonable basis of discussion can be arranged. Communications on the
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    • 36 2 Lidi-r. General Kuropatkiu, wiring at 6 o'clock on Friday evening stated Our retreat was fraught with the utmost danger, but thanks to extraordinary efforts,', our armies are out of danger."
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    • 79 2 Russian Ambassador's Assertion. The Foreign Office at St. Petersburg denies the rumours to the effect that overtures have been made for peace. Count Casaini, the Russian Ambassador to the United States, has made an emphatic statement at Washington 'o the effect that he has been acquainted
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 530 2 AUCTION SALES. AUCTION SALE OF VALUABLE FREEHOLD RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY. Situate at Wilkie Road On Tvesday, lUh Mirch, at 2.30 p.m. Area 14 903 square feet together with the substantial European residence erected thereon and known as No. 17 WILKIE Road. E. R. Koek, Solicitor. Powell V Co., Auctioneers. Mar 7
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    • 285 2 NOTICES. li^WTnryV These tiny |Ki^U^^alA Capsules ■■fl HPH superior ||VB to Copaiba, jljMm*mW Cubebs, and cure the same diseases as these drugs in forty-eight hours without inconvenience. >— >» Ksch Capmlc bean tbt name (MIDYJ FOR DISEASES OF THE CHEST. iRIMAULT-S SYRUf Of Hypo Phosphite of Lime. Prescribed in France
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    • 534 2 NOTICES. Two Genuine Articles. £i Vanguard Whisky TRAVERS'TAWNY gj f|H is a pleasing example of the de- |l| l^M licately flavored mature spirit KM [B so grateful to the palate of the PORT [fj connoisseur. Its absolute mS^k P ur ity places it in the first line (MiJKi H dietetic
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  • 31 3 It is explained at St. Petersburg in respect of the alleged sailing of Admiral RojeBtveiiBky's tquadron for Djiboutil that he is only going to meet the Thiid Baltic Squadron.
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  • 1489 3 [BfstU to the "Strait* Times. 1 On Tuesday the 14th of February, Parliament was opened by Kin_ Kdwafd in person amidst scenes ot p tap and splendour peidom witnessed in Londoi excepting vi on occasions ot k similar nature or on iiitv>;tl epoeh-in»JtiD(| days which mark
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  • 275 3 "The Couttships of Ciiiierine tht Great" by p uilip W. BenMMt, late Editor, Hongkong Da .l>j Ims, was published by Mr. Werner Liurie ci. 23rd February. Recent events have c tiled the i lu.se-t attention to BomU and her autocratic government It is not generally knjwn probably I
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 300 3 NOTICOS. "NEWELLITE" GLASS TILES. A PERFECT SUBSTITUTE FOR ORDINARY GLAZED TILES BUT AT A VERY MUCH LOWER PRICE. :o: samples Manufactured in all Shapes, Colors, and Designs. S A WPLeg pmcts Blue and White Tiles with Border prices OS APPLICATION. STOCK APPLICATION. :o: HUTTENBACH BROS. CO., SOLE AQENTS FOR STRAITS
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    • 165 3 NOTICE Take notice that in refe-ence to the business rf pawnbrokers ctrried on at No. 108 South Bridge Road Singapore, under the style of chop W'irg Guan," each and every promiesory note and other document for tbe purpose of borrowing money for the bu^inevs of tbe s-..id chop must be
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    • 366 3 NEDERLANDSCHE HANDEL MAATSCHAPPIJ. Netherlands Trading Society. l»t»bll,h.< 1114 CAPITAL. f. 46,000,000— (abt £3,760,000) RBSBRVB FUND. I. 6,ooo,ooo— (abt £417,000) Head Office In Amsterdam. Head Arency In Batavla. Branchm Penang, Shanghai, Rangoon, Medan (Deli), Semarang, Sourabaya, Padang, Cheribon, Tegal, Pecalongah, Paeoeroean, Tjilatjap, Palembang, KotaKadja (Acheen), Bandjermassin, Telok Sa Corbupomdihts at Bombay,
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    • 507 3 BANKSHongkong V Shanghai Banking Corporation. PAID-UP CAPITAL ..110,000,000 REBERVE FUND:— sterling Reserve $10,000,000 I *****fJ 0 Silver Reserve 8,000,000/ 18 000 000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors $10,000,000 COURT OF DIRECTORS. H. E. Tomkins, Eaq., Chairman. H. W. Slade, Esq Deputy Chairman. K. Uoetz, Esq. K. Shellim, Esq. Hon. W. J.
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  • 16 4 GOUWAI -On the 27th Feb at Shanghai, Skilig Guldninn, late o Xagisuki, aged b'6 years.
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  • 2006 4 The Straits Times PRICE 16 CENTS. MONDAY, 13th "MARCH™" The proposal to tart the fitness of our geological formation for artesian boring I- under onsideraMon by the Municipality, a! whose meeting last week some dieussieu arose upon an offer submitted to the Commissioners by Messrs Asimont and Sutton, who have
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  • 232 4 A correspondent who had occasion to <ake a look around Tanjong Rhu a few days ago, writes to express his surprise at finding the new Police Station there >till unoccupied. It muni be, he alleges, fully five years ago since the buildings were completed. A substantial pier has been run
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  • Special Telegrams to the "Straits Times."
    • 66 4 (Haras Telegram Hanoi, \2th March. Paris advices to the 9th March report that, according to official telegraphic information, the Russians have been beaten at all points in Manchuria. They have been in full retreat since the Bth itiatanr, and the Japanese are vigorously pursuing them. A
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    • 52 4 "SHREWSBURY ABANDONED. Hongkong, 13th March. The attempt to salve tbe t. s. Shren-slmry from the Paracels has proved unsuccessful. The vessel was floated successfully, but the tow-line parted during tbe night in a heavy swell. The strong current then carried the vessel bioadside on the reef, and she had to
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  • 30 4 actually become a police station, as, we assume, it was originally meant to make it r If it is to remain as it now is, why was it ever erected
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  • 178 4 A new departure, and one which we doubt not will be highly appreciated by the local public, will be inaugurated by the Railway on Saturday afternoon, when a steamboat excursion at cheap fares will be attempted for the first time in this part of the world. The trip will be
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  • 164 4 The butcher's hill as rogartU the battles armmd Mukden continues to mount up. The Russian losses up to date reach the iiirnense total of 26,500 killed, 90,000 wounded, and 40,000 prisoners or 116,000 and the Japanese los 3 •■oines to over 41,000. Comparison with other great battles of modern times
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  • 21 4 Share quotations, general nhippiug news, and passenger lists, besides shipping, and insurance advertisements will be found on page 10 and 1'
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  • 13 4 Advertisements of Sales, Wanted, To Let etc., will be found on Pag* 6.
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  • 10 4 Harm«ton"s Circus opened at Bang' kok on the :*rd instant.
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  • 9 4 Thb Portuguese gunboat U<» ItA this morning for L'sbon.
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  • 17 4 The Kar.ingan Tii-mining Company met on Wednesday last at Penang, and declared a four per cent, dividend.
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  • 20 4 The French cruiser Chaleaurenuult will shortly l?ave Saigon for home. Tiie Quichtn was expected to reach Saigon early this month.
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  • 26 4 The Chief Officer of the b. 8. Cheng Mai reports to the police that $100 in notes have been stolen from a drawer in his cabin.
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  • 27 4 The 1' A. O. outward mail steamer Simla left Colombo at 11 p m. on Saturday and is expected to arrive here on Saturday the l-'h inst.
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  • 23 4 Mil. J. Poi.qi.ABe, -eeretary of the Municipality, is returning to Singapore from leave, and will arrive here about the middle of next month.
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  • 25 4 The tonnage of th«i s.s. Sultana, which was mentioned in Saturday*! issue as having been sold by Powell Co. tor SIo.OOO, is about 61 IOM
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 302 4 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. ORANGES AND LEMONS AT THE THE AUSTRALIAN STORES 17 18 STAMFORD ROAD. 1A I1I 1 I Permanent and Artistic Wl.Kfin fLPn ENLARGEMENTS f f lIOUI I OtUO. by our Specialists. The only First-class Photographic Studio in Singapore. The leading and Largest Establishment— Upto-Date and Progressive. Mar. h 1
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    • 282 4 TOWN HALL I.' ruler the patronage of di« Excellency sir John hmiSmm, X.C M.c;. mi; bo WARD bkaxscombe.s WESTMINSTER GLEE AND CONCERT PARTY FROM LONDON TWO NIGHTS ONLY FRIDAY, MAMOHI7U and SAT IRIJ A V, MARCH 18r/» Glee*, Madrigals, Catches, Part-Songs, Humorous Musical Sketches. Trices tS, .«>, SI. Box office
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    • 222 4 LATEST yVERTISBMENTS. MORVAGEB'S SALE To be held at Powell Co 's Saleroom Thursday, 16th March, 1805, at 11 am. One Au*trali*n horse, one phaeton wi'h rublxr-tyrcd wheels; harnetn and lam p« complete. On view at No. 31 Mohamcd ultin Hoari. Powell Co., Auctioneers. March 13 16-8 STOCKHOLM TAR~ Auction sale
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  • Special (Berman Service.
    • 53 5 Military Party For War. Berlin, llth Ifank. The London Daily Graphic'x report that Russia intends to make overtures for peace through the good offices of France and England, is unconfirmed. It is understood, however, that Count Lamsdortl is in favor of seeking peace, while the military party are
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    • 27 5 The Sodk Grrman Guzeth contradicts the vaiious false reports in connection with ihe German Ambassador at Peking, in regardtoGerman interference with Chinese politics.
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    • 25 5 German General's View. Msjor-General Meckel states that the latest victory of Japan on the Shaho virtually decides the result of the war.
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    • 18 5 The Somalis have massacred the inhabitants of the town of Merka on the Benadir Coast.
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    • 32 5 Berlin, 12f/i March. At St. Petersburg it is nated that peace is impossible. In view of the continuance of the war, a new army is already being raised.
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  • 25 5 We are indebted to Mr. Tanaka, the Japanese Onsul at Singapore, for the following ollicial telegrams from tht Foreign Office at Tokyo.
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  • 319 5 SCATTERED IN ALL DIRECTIONS. ffntiirtri* 10 p m Saturday. The following report was received at Tokyo on the night of March 10 In the direction of Hingkin?, our detachment is attacking a f uperior freef ->rce of the enemy, who holds the height north of Fusluin. In the
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  • 10 5 Heaps of Bu—itn .-orpses are found everywhere.
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  • 31 5 A Raporl received on Saturday ni^ht ttt:— The number of Russian prisoners taken up to Friday, was estimated at MMM. Since then it has been continually it er casing.
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  • 26 5 A report recived on Sunday 12th inst states that our total casualties during the fighting from Feb. 26, to this, Sunday morning, is 41,222.
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  • 112 5 Received n<xm Monday. Our armies in the Shaho quarter reported up to Sunday morning as follows Approximate figure?, which are still increasing, are Prisoners over 40,000, including Major General Nachmoff Russian corpses afield 26,500; other Russian casualties 90,000. Trophics Ensigns '2, guns 60, rifles 60,000, ammunition waggons 150,
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  • •Reuter's Telegrams.
    • 39 5 London, V.ilh March. The Russian prisoners taken by Marshal Oyama amount to 40,000. The number of prisoners is increasing every moment. The Russian casualties are estimated at 90,000. The Russians left 26,i00 dead on the tield.
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    • 29 5 General Kuropatkin, telegraphing yesterday, threw little further information on the military situation. The General mentions th it h* has received no report from his third army
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  • Reuter's Extra Service.
    • 290 5 The correspondent of Reuttr at Tokyo wires The Japanese on Friday surrounded the Russians to the east and north of Mukden. A detachment, by forced marching from the Hunho, between Mukden and Fushan, seized Puho, thirteen miles north of Mukden, and is now endeavouring to annihilate the remnant of
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  • 166 5 Poh Kirn was charged on remand from last Assizes with having in Noverabtr fraudulently obtained six bags of rice by means of a forged delivery order in the name of Poh Chan of the Tek Hin Chop from the Chop Tek Cheong. He plfadtd not guilty. The Attorney-General
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  • 182 5 Head of Police Robbed. It is repined that on Friday night, or during tne early hours of Saturday morning, burglars paid a visit to the residence ol Lieut-Colonel E G Ptnne-fatht-r, Inspector General of Police, at Grange Road. Jewellery valued at $i',ooowas stolen. Amongst the property stolen,
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  • 175 5 The Matter Settled. Tui> moruiug, Mr. E. C. Ellis, 'hairman of the Singapore Club, was cited before Mr. Howard in the Summons Court at the instanoe of twenty-six whilom servante of the Club to explain why the complainants were not paid two months' wages, and why they
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  • 114 5 This morning, while Mr. Sproule was investigating gambling cases in the Second Court, a Chinese prisoner ran up to the Court from the cell below streaming with blood from a wound in the head. The coolie's cries stopped the work of the Court. A Malay Polioe Constable
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  • 95 5 Ou Saturday moruiug, two Zebris belonging to Warren's Circus were seen straying about on the crowded thoroug fare near Cavanagh Bridge. Sergeant Wilson, Marine Polioe, essayed to capture them, but he reckoned without the zebras. They made off towards Tanjong 'Pagar. The Sergeant managed to lasso one
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  • 75 5 The monthly medal competition of the above Club took place on Saturday The following plajers returned cards UroM. HVap. Net. V. Miles (n.e.lul) si «or. -81 H. L. Napier 10'- 16 -X5 R, T. Reil 89- -85 K. B. T.ylor 104- 18 -86 t. H. Tlioiniw 9-.-
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  • 210 5 VOX POPU LI" BALLADS. The Bard Scores Another Vandalism. Our critical friend ''Vox Populi writes as follows: Deal Sir,— ln your issue of the Straits Budget under date of Jany oth, I learn that one of the latest "vandalisms from Threadneedle Street, is the decision to do away with North
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  • 157 5 A couple of weeks ago, Inspector Tyrrell arrested a Spaniard named Montaner on board the t.t. Simla on a telegram from Manila stating that he was wanted there for criminal breach of trust of a sum equivalent to 52.000. On Saturday, he was brought before Mr. Howard
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  • 31 5 H E. the G n'ERNOR returned from •he One Fathom Bank Light in the Sea Mar this morning It is understood 'hat H. E. went to inspect the new light house.
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  • 39 5 The Malay skipper of the 8. s Glanggi reports that while his vessel was Uir.g at anchor in the roads last ni^ht, the b:e.un-lauiich Pulo Ol>in ran into his vessel at 10 p.m., smashing a couple ot bow planks.
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  • 34 5 The exhibitions a", the Paris Cinematograph were witnessed by large audiences on Saturday and last night Many r.ev him* were shown, among them the resent riots at St. Petersburg and some new war pictures.
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  • 43 5 At the Appeal Court this morning Mr. E C. KHis asked for a time to be fixed for the hearing of the two Bangkok motions standing in the name of Mr. Napier. The Court fixed the hearing for Wednesday next at 11 o'clock.
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  • 41 5 Mr F. Gi.e.ndinnino, of Kuala Pilah, shot a very fine bull sladanz in that district over a fortnight ago. The weapon Mad was a §77 Express, and a -incle shot at a distance of 80 jards behind the shoulder proved sufficient.
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  • 48 5 a cricket match was played at Tanjong Pagar last, Saturday between teams from H. M. 8. Theti* and Tanjong Pagar Do. k. Scores, T. P. D. 109 tor 2 wickets, innings declared, (Tongue 62, I'ark Si, ooth not out); H. M S. Thetit 4V4 V (Barnttt not out).
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  • 54 5 The Australiau Lloyd steamer Trie.-te, *hich arrived from Europe on Saturday, brought as a pnssenper Field Martha) Lieutenant Count Hubner, private Councillor of H M.the Emperor of Austria.The distinguished vUitor was entertained at dinner by Capt. Stockley, a. jj C. to H. E. the Governor, at Raffles Hotel lat>t night.
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  • 70 5 On Saturday, on a report made by Mr. Ague* of Messrs. Syme and Coy. W. Augustine, a clerk in that firm, was arrested on the allegation of criminal breach of trust of various sums aggregating Sl.oOO between November last and t he current month, the property of ihetirrn. He was
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  • 84 5 A European known by the name of Lawrence was btfore Mr. Nunn this morning, for begging in the streets. Mr. Butler, of the Sailors' Home, was present to say that the man was a nuisance to the Home, also that he had a stone tied in the corner of a
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  • 56 5 Saturday's Play. LADIES DOUBLES. FINAL. Mrs. Siiuniier- ami Miss (iunii v. Mm. Wa<ldell and Mi-- I. Uunn, unfiniahed. Ties for To-day. CIIAMPIONBIIIP.— -FINAL. Miss .I.Gunn v. Mis. WuUlell. Ties for Tuesday. LADIES' SISOLkS.— A. CLASS. FINAL. Mr-. Wadtlell-4 v. Mian J. Gunn »cr. B. CLASS.— FINAL. Mrs. Brooke
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  • 49 5 Mr N La/art-!, the well known optician and eye specialist, is passing through Singapore, from Calcutta to Shanghai. He is returning to Singapore about tbetndof May, when he will make a prolonged business stay here, and may be consulted by those who desire to receive treatment of the eyes.
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  • 28 5 In tlie League football ma: ■t Tanuliu n. 1 Saturday aftarnooo, tLv Y. MCA. wero beaten by T; ihe Sherwood Foresters by tigh: 1U to nil.
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  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • 18 5 NOTE On Paces a&3 of to-day's issue will be found a number of Telegrams received prior to noon.
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    • 15 5 STEARNS' Wine makes good, red, rich blood. Imports youthful strength and vigour. A nutrient Toniqi
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    • 18 5 STEARNS' HEADACHE CURE, can be obtained from all dispensaries quickly by post). Never be without tht Ctonuine. m.w.f.
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    • 360 5 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. RAFFLES HOTEL SINGAPOBE. Our stock of Pianos and Musical Instruments has been Specially selected for this Climate of which we ha ye had 30 years' experience. Tuning by experienced nien trained at noted European Factories. Qasd or Hire fPuredase System. THE ROBINSON PIANO O LMar j HOTEL RTJPEBT
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  • 1366 6 Revenue. During the year 1904 the sum of $842.70 was collected from Fines and Forfeitures, being an increase of $377.53 (or 81 per oent) on the sum of 9465.17 collected in 1903. The Revenue from Fees of Office and Miscellaneous items was 9333.42 as
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  • 289 6 At the Annual Prize Meeting of the Selangor Uolf Club held on the 4:h and ot.h Jnst ant the Club Championship and President's Prize was won by Mr. J G. Ulfssford, who also won the Berrington Gold Medal, Mr. Voules' Prize, and tl Honorary Secretary's Piize,
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  • 96 6 Mk W R D Beckett, H B. M.'s Consul at Bangkok, who is going home on leave of absence, received on tho 3rd intt., an adrirtss and presentation from the Chinese British f uhjee'e in Banßkok. Befides the address Mr Beckett was aekeii to accept
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  • Page 6 Advertisements
    • 485 6 NOTICES. V>de Straits V)imes. AND Wfie Straits SITUATION. Wanted as Secretary, Treasurer, or General Manager. Advertiser is open to negotiate with a view to securing a responsible position such as above. Has been 15 years in present position and is presently responsible for the Commercial and Cash Department in a
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    • 616 6 NOTICES. TO BE LET, small firU floor offices, facing Oavren*gh Bridge Road and Flint Street. Apply to Gnthrie A Co. Ltl \genU. oc. r |X) PR LET.— No. 17 Armenian Street 1 ne -.t to St. Andrew's House, lately in the occupation of Messrs. Tomlinson and Lermit. Suitable for a
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    • 456 6 NOTICES. I APOLLINARIS WAS AWARDED GRAND PRIX ST. LOUIS EXHIBITION. HUTTENBACH BROS. Co. SOLE IMPORTERS. Mar. 13 IM I I 1 I aw^S^^^B I L^aav^^ I |Vb I M^^^r Waterproof I^H I \ci minprcof I Fire-resisting, Odourless, Light, Cool, Parable, Indestructible, easy to'lay. The only Reliable Roofing for the Tropics
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    • 317 6 WANTED IMMEDIATELY. An experienced shorthand writer and typist (Yost). Goo salary to a cr mpetrnt man. Apply YOST c/o Straits Times." Mar 8 im^ TO BK L-.T— Kart of (.Oliver Quay, at (»r.-M nt in the o -cu-)ation of Messrs Pyme A Co. Also No. >< D'Almeida Street. Dates of
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    • 74 6 Two Strong Reasons.— \V. J. Mcllroy Esq., Kumara, N. Z., said recently 'From actual use in my own family and remarks made by all who have ever used Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, I know it to be the best cough mixture in th« market. I have had the agency for over
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  • Page 6 Miscellaneous
    • 165 6 SUBSCRIPTION RATES. PAYABLE In ADVANCE. Daily inane per year $BnOU do per quarter 7.60 lo per month 2.90 do per copy 0. 15 Weekly Utae per year 13.00 do per i|imrtei 4.00 do per copy When sent by pout, there is added for the lnily i^iie, two dollars a quarter
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  • 364 7 Prize Distribution. The annual prize distribution took place on Friday at I lie Cross Street .School?. The School was tastefully decorated with plants and hunting, and with the bright and various coloured dresses of the boy* presented quite a pleasing picture Mrs W. J Parry kindly undertook
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  • 16 7 In February, 7M deaths were registered at Singapore, with a ratio of 36 44 per thousand.
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  • 23 7 One hundred and ninety-four deaths wee registered at Singapore, during the week ending on the 4th March. The ratio per thousand was 39.93
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  • 25 7 A kike broke out in an attap shophouse at Kampong Bahru on Saturday afternoon. The outbreak was got under quickly Very little damage was done.
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  • 33 7 Invitations have been issued by the Irishmen of Penang, Province Wellesley, and the Federated Malay States for a St. Patrick's Dance to be held in the Town Hall, Penang, on the 17th instant
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  • 34 7 The Dutch mail steamer (Jranj .which left Singapore on the 18ch Februar) arrived at Genoa the 10th Match. The Du'ch mail steamer KiMlßf W'illem IF passed IVint de Galle ou the if. h inst
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  • 41 7 180 n ii.i.aks have been collected ir. Baiaajni to mtet the expense of setting up a memorial in St. Andrew's Cathedial to the late Mrs Hose. A reredis was decided upon and the decign hat been entrusted to Mr. Chas Blomtieh'.
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  • 66 7 SMALL-POX is unusually prevalent at Bangkok Among the deaths from it is that of Mr. P. Sigot of the Pubic Works Department Mr. Sigot came out from Italy to join the staff' of the I*. \V. 1) in Siuin just about ten months ago. lli j w is twenty- live
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  • 58 7 1 Always,' said the astute editor to the new reporter, 'always be on the lookout for any little touch of huinuur that may brighten up the columns.' The i.fw reporter later handed in an account of a burglary in a butcher's shop, which commenced Mr. Jeremiah Cleaver, the well-known butcher,
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  • 60 7 Yesterday, some fishermen at Tanjong Rhu were having a dispute. Two of them became excited and from words were proceeding to stronger measureß. One of them took a pole from a boat and was about to bring it down on the head of his opponent when the prompt interference of
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  • 73 7 Mk J K. V Jekk.miah, a clerk, wa« lately robbed at P<nang of a gold watch and chain by bk China boy." The buy was arrested, and search was vainly made lor the stolen article* until a police inspector discovered the chain in a swamp, where a ticket bearing Chinese
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  • Page 7 Advertisements
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    • 426 7 NOTICES BUCHANAN "RED SEAL" 7 Years Old $10.50 "BLACK WHITE" 12 Years Old $13.75 OF ALL DEALERS. MOET CHANDON CHAMPAGNE JEFFREY'S STOOT. 'CASTLE' BRAND 7 doz. pints $14. OF ALL DEALERS. Imported By BORNEO CO., LTD. Feb. IS m. poLIOT. OF JCoOO BTG. Payable at Age 55 or at Death,
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    • 534 7 NOTICES. 1904 C. 2481. In the High Court of Jusnni. Chancery Division. Mr. Justice Kkkewich. In the matter of George Campbell, deceased. Between MATHEBON COMPANY,— Plaintiffs and BABETTE AUGUSTE CAMPBELL, Defendant. PUKSUANT to a Judgment of the Chancery Division of tbe High Court of Justice dated tbe lv th day
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    • 224 7 NOTICES. Jor Jiews of tde Straits, Straits Times. IT HI^S THE Largest Circulation^— O F ANY PAPER PUBLISHED IN MALAYA. FOR XVar Tpelegrams READ Straits Times. It may be obtained in Singapore at the following places:— Maaara. J.hn Uttla Co.. Ltd. Taa Relraaamat Balfat. Tank Sapor Uaaa Kaaiponf Bahru. Maaara.
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  • 1177 8 Fact*, about the Mine .where the Monster Stone was found. Various circuuistauoes., says a writer lv lit Mnmii/ Journal, conibim U) it ti,.! .uuniioii to Urn l'lvink-r Diamond C'on.|>.iiiv at the present time: there has been remarkable rise iv the shares, the dJMOVin recently of the record stone
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  • 190 8 F. M. S. NE WS. The M'ny Itail nndertlandi !i-i' \!r. P. J Btiri <>:■>*.::■::' A:a!yst. •in/fli) 1. lakm h<tHß< with him. I.OCO oi P*r\ waebed by the nsdiin 111.11'e hv lie Federnfed Tnrioe^rii ft Cn L'd. M well a* ;i enn-i^d'-mh!^ quantity <i 1. rn^enr. Abo line mu.rer These
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  • 54 8 A n Liranjci ilerm < mn< in eed tint a tire was regi pin Chinese C*:::e'ery on R i' Ti' -If Jill. r.V- orm11 liaid Road Police si.ii 1 ut of order this Rf'erncoai 1 dersl md hat il^> 6re, which 11 < ii 1 Bm< 1: >.
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  • 13 8 FINANCE COMMERCE. \3th March, 1905 !''> il i>'h 4/m bank rate is 1/1 1^.
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  • 24 8 To-day's share quotation changes are: Buyers— Riley Hargreaves $215. Sellers Kintas SlO, Fraser and Neaves SlOl Tanjong Pagars 5360 xd. Last Transactions—RaubsS^Duffs Sll 50.
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  • 39 8 The Foriunatus arrived yesterday from Calcutta with coal for McAlister and Co also the Norwegian steamer Xorman hies from Cardiff with 5,050 tors for Shanghai, and the British Knight Errant from Barry, via Durban, with tf,loo tons for Japan.
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  • 12 8 The Clan Mackenzie arrived this morning from Bombay with cotton for Kobe
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  • 70 8 The returns from the Pahang Corporation's mines for January were as follows Sungei Lembiog tons of f tone crushed 2,280, oxide of tin produced 40 tons, £0 heads of stamps ran for 21 days: the working expenses were $27,500. The Pahang Kabang Company reports:—tons of stone crushed 1,2t>0,
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  • 93 8 Uambier 8.95 do (Cube No. 1) unpicked 11.87} Copra Bali 835 do Pontianak 8.00 Pepper, Black buyers 25.25 do \Vuit«, 6i 37.i5 Sago Flour Sarawak 3.12J do Brunei No. 1 3.0U Pearl Sago 4.40 Coffee Kali, \s\ basis 24 00 Cnff-e.Palenibang, 20% baab 25.00 Co««e, Liberian No. 1 22.25
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  • 582 8 Or, Lohdon— Bank 4 m s 1/11} Demand 1/11 Private 6 m/» do 3 in' > On Crrrmany—n&nV. d/d i.ii-Ji Private 3 n 2.05^ do 6 in/s 2.07^ j.i France— Bank d d 2.49 Private 3 in s 2.53 do 6ms 2.55 On India— Bank T. T. 146J Private
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  • 146 8 Vauu.ll Fi^(^ Dkstin- n Namf. Ki(i. atio». v Pu'e Rii.nu Brit str. Kobe 10th Btira str. Honf(kong 10th [■jtstri/ str. Rangoon 10th Saguini >tr. Manila 10th HrouwtT Uut str. Deli 10th Van Rifmtdttuk ttr Datntkl ICth Sumatra (Jer str. Deli lOih Sagi Nor t-tr. Bombay 10th Chnrrntt Foh str.
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  • 81 8 Fur J', i i!e:mer Timt To MOBKOW Sarawak Kuchit.g a.m iiatavin I.n S'tine 9 a.m. I Pontianak De Kuck noon. j P.S'tenhnm I'ennne Arugwr I p.m. ■taleeeay t. Mefceon Bmm** p.m PuloLaut and Cotie Han Liona 3 p.m. j Palembang Ophir 3 p.m Mun'.ok A Palembang O. G.
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  • 127 8 I From EUKOPK-By the M. M.« Tonkin 1 mi" on 'Sth Ma^pb. From Chin/.— By the I. dO>. a. /<»-iij/«( i due on I 1 th March. TIME TABLE Of MV11.3 !>t'K he ft Sin«np <re Dun in London Arrived i Jan nth B I. Feb l»lh
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  • 92 8 A crieke' niHtch «a^ played 1 11 the SCC. end of tbeß«[>lM*l«on Sa'urday a!'tf!i non hetweea "Cwjrloi eleven ■ad ;ict>.C.C. H» twpreaentatiw of Ce\lon only put ti.gtih.r 48, Itfes taking 8 .vukets foi s> r^ns The 8 <!.C i.it (.H 177 runs t. 9 wiekcta H Cantre I. 1
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  • 99 8 Wharves at Vvhih Uiftermt Ship* are Berthed ro<dav ti.\HT Wharf— Carlva, 8 v leaa Dairie. ilci. iIMA (JRAVINO Do K -<'llii'll^ M»i. iUHC (JRAVINO DtXK— Nil tetfnoi No. 1 Beyiut, Tara, feennla 2 KortuuatiH, Salt.mtiii R Ni-ptutie 4 Hiiveniie 6 Trie f 6 SSatoala. Boknko Whasf
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  • Page 8 Advertisements
    • 353 8 K A, J. CHOTIRMALL Co., JEWELLERS SILK MERCHANTS, H\ 5"!, 52 High Street. in just rw»i?od largi tiwttunDl of JapaneM, Qtiiawe, anl Indian silks of all kinds and colours. Indi and Persian carpeli of ail sizes, nice and tariMMM iv. ry goods. Also many pretty articles ot rai d £<■
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    • 258 8 EVERYDAY WANTS. nFVFI OPfR \V.\I>A.M PUII IWDrR 1 j\X Price 4 o cent, per tin SANIMIWS IWr I/HWS J l \A Price $8 oo complete. MfcjW^ fj# J*-^g^ 1^ I Jl Price 55 cents per bottle. aviWliffTvt^Awl*»-V<aiif^. Jp-^- 3^^ i> '.LASS SCKXT SPRAYS v^' J I^^mor^^ TO SKETCH ***r?*or PUMADEIIOXU-
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  • Page 8 Miscellaneous
    • 143 8 DAY BY DAY. Monday, 13th March. Hijjn water. -■.">( p m. I'liilhariuriiiii- OHaisatM, 4.4". Park CtMSßeaaaraph. s, I, 10 For) Canatag. Tuesday, 14th March. Ili^h Water. L'4l a in. :i ,")7 |..m Moon. Kirnt QnartiM- :t-.'<.') |>.m ParJaCaMatataartpfc s M P«rl Caa .n. Wednesday, 15th Alarch. Hi){h SVater. 3 .").'>
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  • 2657 9 The Moro* of Mindanao^ An ..liuncun writer 111 Fotext and Strmm (>vm t'x- 1 bUowiaj taowuA of hi- exp.Tieuoes in the Southern Phihpphines Away down iv the very southernmost p"irt of the Philippine Archipelago lies the Island of Mindanao smiling in the sunshine or scowling under the
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  • Page 9 Advertisements
    • 696 9 NOTICES. Charles Heidsieck's W hite Spal Champagne SOLE AOENTS jj 6ehn, Meyer Co. <$i\ H*)fßJM|aj n,,il I'r'iar.l -'AjX 1 EPOTS HjT! Imn. Jsfci Little 9k, Ui. Vl DM: "l^r, X VlidlMMfll'T. M L^k G. HopiM r :lm -!'i •^1 «^-v. s. ran Jicrsf .^.,-^p "V v THE lANJONG PAC DOCK
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    • 790 9 NOTICES. Riley Hargreaves Co., Ltd. ENGINEERS. SHIPBUILDERS, AND GENERAL CONTRACTORSSINGAPORE. M.I MS FOR: ri^ tTs^s»J Id-Jr^w- —^^■^"fsV^.y \^Bf^^ Some of the sizes rolled 8 x 8,; 9£" xOi 1O xIO nnd up to 29 xl 2 At least twice the strength of any other rolled ste.l columns of equal weight.
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  • SHIPPING.
    • 715 10 l'nd«r this heading the following abbrevia dons are ased: str. steamer; ih. ship; bq. barque »eh. schooner Yet. Yacht Crn. ("rawer; (Jbt. Unuboat; Tor. Torpedo; H.p. Hone-power; JJrit.— British U. B.— United Suite*; Feb. French; Ger. Gcrmua; Dnt. Dutch (i.c. General-cargo d.p.— deck pastenger; U. Uncertain T.
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    • 450 10 Name, port, probable date of arrimtl, and name of agenti. Steamers. Achilles. Chinv Apl I: MansSeld. Andalusia, Hongkong, Mar 18; B. Meyer. Agamemnon, L'pool. Mar .'0; Mannfield. Airlie, Sydnoy, Apl 24; i3oustead. Aparimi, Calcut'a, Apl I'.o istead. Austral ien. Colombo. Apl 10: Maritimes Ayutbia, Bombay, Mir 30; UirneoCoy.
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    • 226 10 P. O. Per Bengal sailing en 16th March— Mrs. F. VV. Webb, 2 children and infant, Mr. ?ardy, Mrs. L. Markes, Dr. Ellis. Mrs. Turner. Mr Eldrid|(e, Mr. and Mrs. Finch, Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Brown, Mr. May, Mr. Gohner, Mr. Perrier, Mr. Frensdorf. Per Japan
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    • 425 10 Per Prinzest Alirt leaving 20th March \ln. E. de Von, Mr. and Mrs. H. Riege »nd chilil, Mr. John Salomon, Mr. F. C. \lahlin«bans, Mr. W. A. Oowley, Mr. and Mrs. Patc-hitt and childreD, Mm. and Miss Jonker, Mr F. Baumijartner, Vlr. J. van Lohnizen, ll' n.
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    • 22 10 Per MeaewM, tearing :<utli March— Mr. and Mrs. Tb. Solißt, Km, Murray KoherUoo and ilau^l'ter, ■aatai Carrol, Mrs. MaaUa,
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    • 114 10 l'er fTalaaswics lea i lan i:<ih Mnnli— For Marseilles— Mr. W. J. MeU-alfe, Mr. l. Dnaire, Mr. A. K. Vzi'ltuan, Mr. Dnlfant, Mi ti|,l, Mr. V. K. Shaw, Mr. J. Walxh, Mr. Tenramla, Mr. Urigion, Mi. Uuenelle, Mi. Metnan, Mr«. R. J. Jaiiiiweii, Mr. Cwlirane, Mr. Kmiwerjhoven, Mr.
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    • 233 10 of Shares Value op to Company Bujen Sallrn TtaDonctiou» I 60LD. I t 13,500 10 $7.60 Bersawah G. M. Co., Ltd.. IjHO oniMoed. 4.J00 10 f lu (Deleued, ftt.UUO 10 10 Kndana U. M. Co., Ltd. 10,000 10 8 (Fre!.) 8.J07 1 8 1 Kechau G. Field., Ltd. (f.p.)
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    • 141 10 .'',ooo uuiuuxl. 2,000 4,500 40,000 4 1 I 1 i Outt uevelupiueui Co., Ltd. 10.00 II .111 6,000 A 760 35,000 M Aouo 6,000 iOO.OOO MfiM LUUMU«I 37,000 100 100 Federated En^ineerm* Co., Ltd. 50 60 tra-er Neave, Ud. li» 126 llongkoug and Shanghai Bank 10U i 100 i
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    • 44 10 Howarth Krskine, Ltd. 7% Kiley, UargreaveK, Ltd. 6% SinKaporc Mnnicipal 6£ T»n|.,n« f'^cai l>i»"L i l.irf. «t 26(i,00<) «V prem. £i6,(J00 2% preni buyer*. 400,« M» 2% pren. buycrf. I,b7K,UUU preui buyeis «66,8W i% dm. now. IW',"*\ i.rcni l>u>i'i» I I n v «<
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  • Page 10 Advertisements
    • 191 10 Chid ScABCSLI Wm.k. Mr. G. 3. Purton, a resident uf Kyiifton, Victoria, Australia, says: ■Some time ago I wa« attacked with severe pains and •tiffnaas iv my legs, which affected me ■»i ih.it I could scarcely walk, when I was recommended to try a bottle of 'i überlain'i Pain B.ihn
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    • 196 10 NOTICES. #Ny Carlsberg Beer Very lljcht Pllsener Beer, especially brewed (or Tropical Climates. Obtainable at the principal Hotels and Retail Pealeri. B^ Sftlft Impoptops w M BR i-mmtnmmmmmWaßmmmMUmmmVMmmmmmmWm] K. &K. Kuhn Komor The leading Art Curio dealers in the Far East. Pine Art Curios of every description always on hand.
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    • 129 10 HOfiAN COMPANY, LIMITED, CIVIL. MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL ENOINEERS, Iron and Brass Founders Iron and Copper Smiths Ship and Bridge Builders an GENERAL CONTRACTORS. All kinds of Machinery, Engi:es, and Boilers, (nnwuinl aMoad Land),engineering tools and ;i. jasojiee are ke;>t in stock. MIKBAU ROAD lelegraphiu MM MM HO6AN. Codes ueed. A.
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  • Page 11 Advertisements
    • 735 11 At the price you pay for your STENGAH, you are entitled to the very best. See that you get Buchanan's* 'Black and White/ You can have it for the asking. STEAMSHIP COMPANIES. P 6. STEAM NAVIGATION CO. For China, Jnpan, Penang. Ceylon, Australia, India, Aden, Eeypt, Mediterranean Prrts, Plymouth and
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    • 1245 11 STEAMSHIP COMPANIES. Koi inklijke Paketvaart MaatSOhapplJ. Under (tobtrast with the Netherlands India Government. Agentt at Singapore Phip Agihot, latb J D/ehdsu A C*,.2 3 Cm yeb Qtat. The undermentioned dates are only appro xiiLai**. Steamer From Kxp'ted. ill b« I^irntchfd 'or VanHogendorp Sambas Mar 18 Sambas, Pem&Dßbat, Mngkawa ng, and
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    • 700 11 STEAMSHIP COMPANIES. N.D.L NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD. Imperial Ciennan Mail Line. The fatt and well known mail steamers of this Company sail fortnightly from Bremen-Hamburg via Rotterdam, Antwerp, Southampton, Gibraltar, Genoa, Naples, (connection Marseilles, Naples, Alexandria, and vice versa) Port Said, Sues, Aden, Colombo, Penang, Singapore, Hongkong, Shanghai, Nagasaki, and Kobe to
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    • 579 11 STEAMSHIP COMPANIES MEAN STEAM SfllP Co., Ltd, AND China Mutual Steam Nay. Co., Ltd. The Companies' steamers are dexpaitcher! 'Rom Liverpool outward* for the Strait*, China uid Japan every week, and from Jaiiau home *ards 'or London every fortnight »u<i foi Liverpool monthly. One outward steamer «a.-h month extends to
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    • 507 11 INSURANCE COMPANIES. ROYAL INSURANCE CO. FIXE LIFL. TOTAL INVESTED FUNDS UXCEBU £12,lKH),G0u. THK LARGEST FIXE OKFKt IX IUI tt\Ri.»BOUSTEAD k Cj. Aymtl THE LONDON AND LANCASHXRI FIRE INSUKANCE COMPANY CapiUl £2,127 ,5u0 Paid up Capital. 212,760 Keserve Fund. .£1,073,550 The undersigned, Ageuts tor the Uu pany, are prepared to accept
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  • 523 12 W HOMltlj. MJI the Mutiny Journal, came UTOH the statement ill some atistic, I hat then M now a large salvage ol old tin. Ai 1 1 nnoation is boili mterestiug and important, it ii. iv be worth while briefly con■ktoriag tin matter in relation
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  • 127 12 l-or Singaroie. A 0. MoUmtfn m .necting with I M at I'olon'bo, from !.:,•:>. Fe .7. doe 1 7 I li 'Wn-i.h-XI K o r in J. D. s Ba-ley. J Mr. and Mr.- H i»r J. Ki'k Mr Ku.nierson, Mr. Mr. 0 Wry. Mr .1 M
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  • Page 12 Advertisements
    • 114 12 The Uc-t Advice i person raffering from H or Neuralgia i* i<> use raawdj i inataul relief. Like .-i toaen lard wand, Little's Oriutai I I'linlul ilUorders. The •il nrc Bimpl] tndrvellons. Oncnpplio p.-il [f by dmI ii i'ciy in the ia m mi unfailing eon us testify. J)r. F.
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    • 385 12 NOTICES. MAINTAINS THE HIGHEST REPUTATION* EVERYWHERE. BUILD UP and PRESERVE YOUR HEALTH and Fortify the Systei against Disease lift (S3Riß^BwlW»!^^Taa«wc?owFLuiDaxTßS^TT"»:i- J >>*maioa We <mnlK>t ipcak J H 9>^* *%7 too highly of it B^K %Sa^W BY* Pronounced b^thehlaMT^^MEDlCAk AUTKORITIBt "siWd^* Torpid Liver, De'iHity, Eruptions Jl Z WONDERFUL PURIFIER of the
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    • 271 12 NOTICES. HOWARTH ERSKINE, LIMITED. CONTRACTORS TO BRITISH FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS. SOLE AGENTS WORTHINGTON PUMP PATENT CO, LTD. HIGH-CLASS PUMPINNG KNGIES High Lift Centrifugal Pumps. Pumping Engines for waterworks. H YDRATJLIC PUMPING KNO I N Kg. Surface Condensing Plants flew INDEPENDENT AIR PUMPS. Jmproved design HIGH VACUUM PLANTS. Construction P I I
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    • 141 12 MARTIN'S tIDIAI JICTPPi A f*f aLJLS ''!°-Ti,fx°'-'".i r fT t ta»»Ti's*«^»« VouthVic' 1 BUNKERS. FRESHWATER ISLAND '.PULO MJKOMI Opposite Western Entrance tj Utm Mirbum LIOUICT FUEL 3O (Thirtj shillings) |«r t»n f. b. m Uuukrn Katr «f Mtaq HI tons per houi. STOCKS ALSO AT Suez, Bombay, Colombo, feutuig, Bangkok,
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