The Straits Times, 5 April 1905

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    15 1 The Straits Times. NO. 21.704 THE STRAITS TIMES. WEDNESDAY. APRIL 5. 1905. PRICE 15 CENTS.
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      622 1 NOTICES. SOMETHING WORTH KNOWING. ANY BICYCLE CAN BE TRANSFORMED INTO A MOTORBICYCLE BY FIXING ON IT THE "MOTOSACOCHE" ANY BOAT CAN BE TRANSFORMED INTO A MOTORBOAT BY FIXING ON IT THE "MOTOGODILLE" PARTICULARS FROM C. Dupire Co., SOLE AGENTS, SINGAPORE. TO BE LET— Compound house, No. 5 Dublin Road. App'v
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      302 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. ROBINSON CO. Rotherham's Celebrated English Lever Watches. lyr JHf,l. >* ffmVl HI 18 CARAT GOLD CASES. Also WALTHAM Watches in a large Variety of Works and Cases. ROBINSON CO., ALKMAAROHOLLAND. WORKS. Compania General DE TABACOS DE FILIPINAS. Singapore agency: No. 4 Battery Road. We have just received from
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      315 1 MORTGAGEE'S SALE of VALUABLE RUBBER AND COFFKB PLANTATIONS known Ms ••ATHERTON and A NSDALE ESTATES Bituat< d in the FEDERATED MALAY STATE OF NEGRISEMBILAN To be sold by Public Auction (by order of Collector of Land Revenue) at the LAND OFFICE, SEREMBAN By Adam bin Mahamud and Hadji Ibrahim Licensed
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    MR. GINSBLRC AND PORT ARTHUR.
    1209 2 An Interview in the Novoye Vremya." It will be reineDibered that soon afier the war commenced, it was rumoured la Japan that Mr Ginsburg, [a well-kuown personage at Singapore] who for several years had acted as the Russian purchasing agent in this country, had been
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      390 2 NOTICES HIGHEST AWARD AT ST LOUIS EXHIBITION 1904. NOBEL'S EXPLOSIVES CO., Ltd. GLASGOW, Gained the Highest Award, THE "GRAND PRIX," for excellence of Manufactures. c CARTRIDGES loaded with NOBEL'S SPORTING BALLISTITE and "EMPIRE" SMOKELESS POWDERS are unequalled. USED BY SPORTSMEN ALL OVER THE WORLD. 0 IMPORTERS BORNEO Co., Ltd. Retail
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      553 2 NOTICES. Two Genuine Articles. 9 Vanguard Whisky TRAVERS'TAWNY g| Ijl is a pleasing example of the de- mum I^N lif-ately flavored mature spirit An Hi |H| so grateful to the palate of the rUKI JP| connoisseur. Its absolute >4fe^L MB, purity places it in the first line ft H of
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    JOURNALISM IN CHINA.
    168 3 Official Press writers for Native Newspaper. We hear that the Vioe-President of a certain Board has been investigating the newspapers at the capital and reports to the Government to the effect that over thirty thousand copies of papers containing the Palace news and Imperial Edicts are priuted
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    PASSENGERS BOOKED HOMEWARD.
    481 3 P. O. Per Malacta vailing on 7th April Mr G. II Fox, Mr*. Makepeace and 2 infants, Mr. Mr. B. E. Shaw. Mr. O. Clarke Mr. C. Bonlan. Per Nubia sailing on 13th April— Mr. X. Addie. Mr. and Mrs. Uleadenning, Mr. Alt. Lansdell, Mr. Robinon, Mr.
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    102 3 M. M. Per Touranr leaving lutb April For Mar»eille*— Mr. Wagner, Mr. P. K. Booth, Mr. and Mrs. C. Franken, Mr. C. B. Eckert, Mr. D. F. Hodges, Mr. A Poyderwt, Mr. E. Dhera, Mr. van Leerdt, Mrs HarTter, Mr. Tiliuont, Mr. A L. Calkoeu and child, Hn. und Mi»B
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      14 3 ZYMOLE TOOTH POWDER, a perfect antiseptic dentifrice, clesvnes and prewn'M thi t»eth, ttry refreshing
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      331 3 NOTICES. HUTTENBACH BROS., CCX, Uralite Steleonite A BECT Kitson oteieomie m Gaso|jne ng »ampea X Lam P s Lamps (Veiling Material. <■* i fM >" v m m Steel (zei lings I -rfisw I •4«-c««e»»w«r 1 I Simpler t and cheapest Petroleum UBED iN WW U H th a Match
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      194 3 THE SINGAPORE SLIPWAY AND ENGINEERING CO LTD. NOTICE Notice is hereb) given that the Transfer Books of the Company will be closed from Ist to l-.'th April. 193 ft. both days inclusive. in ord r of the Diretors, W. G. NIVEN, Secretary, The Si- gapore Slipway and Engineering Co., Ltd.
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      597 3 Singapore and Kranji Railway From ist April, 1905, and until further notice. Train Service for Week Days and Sundays. a M AM Aat P.M P.M P.M P.M. P.M. P.M. A.M. P.M. PM SINGAPORE a 6.86 7.40 10.00 12.36 2.02 3.16 4.41 529 6.60 10^0 12 20 8.68 Newton i a
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      268 3 A Hamburg firm thoroughly acquainted with the export trade to the East desires connection with a Singapore firm. First class references can be given, and are required. Apply to M. OVERWEG, Hamburg. Neuerwall, 31 M.r. 1. e.w. IU We ban New Secret Remedy «r.soratd7 unknown to the profession Permanent enmlnUtoMdayi.
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      128 3 The jCavenagh Bridge Cigar Coy. OPPOSITE GENERAL POST OFFICE. SULTANA A Delicious Cigarette for Ladies SSJiJ Price I? per box of 50 pieces Stella— Gold and Corktipped Egyptian Cigarette Price II 75 per box of 50 pieces Extra Fine Cigarette Price II 75 per box of 100 pieces ■All qualities
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    DEATH.
    25 4 Kleinmass:— <>n the 2nd April, at Aden, Joseph Kleinmann, Proprietor of the Victoria HoteX an old rmideot here, at the age of 58 yean.
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    The Straits Times. PRICE 15 CENTS. WEDNESDAY, 5TH APRIL.
    1611 4 The Straits Times. PRICE 15 CENTS. WEDNESDAY, 5TH APRIL. H K Thu Govkkhor of British North BOrnko, ai will be seen in another column, has favoured a representative of the Sirails Times with an interview on a point brought out in another interview— al«o published in another column of this
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      RUSSIAN DOCTORS IN CONGRESS.
      31 4 Cholera Epidemic Feared. London, oth April. A thousand doctors have assembled in congress at Moscow to discuss the means of combating a feared cholera epidemic in Russia.
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      Doctors' Demands.
      47 4 They have adopted resolutions demanding the non -interference of the police in the work of fighting the cholera, the granting of amnesty to all doctors imprisoned for political offences, compliance with the demands of the workmen made on the mi March, and other political reforms.
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      KAISER AND MOROCCO.
      100 4 11 Deliberate Intervention." Later. Later details in nowise diminish the deliberateness of the German Emperor's intervention in Morocco. The Times correspondent at Tangier says that the Kaiser, in conversation with the Sultan's representative, said that the present was not a suitable time to introduce Rur jpean reforms,
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    Rerter's Ertra Service. LATEST.
    120 4 Rerter's Ertra Service. LATEST. The Australian Uovernmei has accepted the Orient Cos. offer of .£120,000 for a fortnightly mail service, subject to the approval of Parliament. The Duke and Duchess of Connaught have been received in audience by the Pope. The Grand Duchess Scrgius enters a convent. Prince Henry of
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    236 4 The Mr. Wilder who is reported to have been appointed as successor to Mr. O. F. Williams in the American Consulate here, is most probahly Mr. David F. Wither of New York, who has been United States Consul in the Buibados, West Indies, since June 1903. Mr. Wilber was appointed
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      958 4 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. .B. B Permanent and Artistic WllQnn BHn'c ENLARGEMENTS If lIOUII OtuO. 5 Portraits and Groups. The onl> First-class Photographic Studio In Singapore The leading and Largest Establishment- -Upto-Date and Progressive. M.rcl. 27 mW f WASSIAMULL ASSOMULL CO., nrilan Store, No. 1,2, 3, &4, High Street. New Stock of
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      475 4 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. TOWN HALL. Saturday, April 8 h, 1905. THE TROUBLES OF A STATUE" The Farcical Comedy Coiuany. Th Conversazophone Wil be mMMM for the lir-t time in Binnpor«. With Sperinl S'lertioni Upon The APOLLO PIANO PLAYER From the Robinson Piano Co., Ltd daring the Interval*. Apollut and Accompanist Mr.
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      COLD STORAGE.
      188 5 To the Editor of the "Strain Titrtei." Sir,— For many months past you have raised our hopes, and at intervals have made our mouths water with your vivid descriptions of the toothsome viands we were about to onjoy. Shareholders too-and long-suflenng ones at that— thought, that it wis
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    34 5 The Austrian steamer Ixuroma arrived this morning from Port Said with a cargo of nails and iron goods. Tbe vessel is now anchored in the roads, awaiting orders. The agents are Gaggino and Co.
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    43 5 Among the presentations at the levee at Buckingham Palace held by King Bdward on 6th March, watt Sir William H. Treacher, icno, late ResidentGeneral, Federated Malay States, on his being made a k.c. m. a., by the Secretary of State for the Colonies.
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    37 5 At the Alexandra Theatre, North Bridge Road, on !-unday next, there will be a performance which should provide some interesting items Jack McAuliffe and Artie Tully are taking part, also theOdrap Family and other* Particulars are advertised.
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    60 5 The friends of Mr. Joseph Kleinmann, proprietor of the Victoria Hotel, will regret to hear of his death which occurred at Aden on the 3rd inst The deceased was an oM resident of Singaporeand was well known. He leaves a widow and seven children. The Victoria Hotel will be closed
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    59 5 It was rumoured at Hongkong, at the date of last mail advices, that there will shortly be a large consignment of coolies ready to leave Swatow for South Africa. Ip to the jresent no coolies have been shipped from that port to Sjuth Africa, the coolie brokers there finding it
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    66 5 The provisions of a Commercial Treaty which was entered into by Japan and Great Britain, in connection with commerce between Japan and India, on August "J9, 19 4, were made public in the Official Gazette of Japan on the 16th March. The treaty provides that the products of J«pm and
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    89 5 Mr. A. B. Rosb, Secretary and General Manager of tbe Shanghai and Hongkong Building, Loan and Investment Co., arrived here on Monday from Penang by the r.B. Kidna, accompanied by Mr. Bassett, the Manager of the Company's southern branches. On his arrival here Mr. Ross completes his tour of inspection
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    123 5 Messks Brinkm mn Co as local agents of the Liverpool and London Globe Insurance Co. send us a pamphlet describing the magnificent new offices which this great concern has jut. erected in London. Their situation, at the terminating point of Cornhill and Lombard Street, is unique and the building, which
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    127 5 A statement 1 itely published in this paper, with regard to Europeans begging in Singapore, calls from a correspondent who signs himself British" a letter in which he asserts that there are tliosn here who are able and willing to work, hut that in this British colony thirc is apparently
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    H. E. GOVERNOR GUERITZ IN SINGAPORE.
    2715 5 The Question of Forced Labour in British North Borneo. His Excellency Mr. E. P. Oueritz, Governor of British North Borneo, is staying in Singapore for a day or two on his way back from Hongkong where he had gone for the benefit of his
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    VOLUNTEER FIELD DAY.
    96 5 The S. V. C. will take part in combined operations with the Garrison on Saturday next, Bth inst. Units to fall in ai their respective headquarters at 830 p. m., and march to Tank Road Station to entrain at 4 pm. for Holland Road Station. Dress Drill
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    S. V. A. RIFLE MEETING.
    145 5 The programme of the second annual meeting of tbe Singapore Volunteer Artillery Rifle Club is issued. The shoots are arranged to take place on Saturday and Sunday 29th and 30th April, Saturday and Sunday, 6th and 7th May, and Saturday, 13th May. There are altogether
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    S. C. C. TENNIS TOURNAMENT.
    143 5 Yesterday's Play. Championship. Withers beat Nome 6-3, 6-4. Battenburgh v. E. P. Salzmann unfinished. A Single*. Withers acr. beat Nome -1 3-6, 61, 6-4. C Singles. Stewart beat Maclaren C-*2, 6-2. D Singles. Final Tie. Windsor beat Kinsey 6--2, 6-2. Profession Pairs. Brokers D. Kerr
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    27 5 Since the beginning of the year 22 plague cases were recorded in Hongkong to the 28th March. They were all fatal and occurred among the Chinese [community.
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    27 5 The c»olie ship Ascot arrived this morning from Chin Wan Tao with 2,120 coolies for South Africa. She will leave this afternoon after taking provisions and water.
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    8 5 The Straits Budget will be published to-morrow morning.
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    9 5 The Sarawak yach. Zakon wer.t *.o dock this afternoon.
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    10 5 The c;;ble steamer M«i ,1 ret'in-ed this morning from Banjnewangi.
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    22 5 Dukino the >b— ni aon le*w« F. G. Pennoy, the datiel of Colonial Secretary will be on y Mr. B. L. Brockman.
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    24 5 The jail population oi Hongkong continues to increase, the daily muster being about 7-' O. The ami lor enlarging the prison is sorely felt.
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      17 5 STEARNS' WINE, for convalescents from any severe illness. The good effect is at once seen. Steams' Wine.
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      269 5 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Raffles Hotel. SPECIAL DINNER ON Saturday, Jlprii Std, 1905. Band in attendance. THE BRILLIANT PIANIST THE APOLLO PIANO-PLAYER You must bear it to be convinced From $330. Easy payments to suit everyone. THE ROBINSON PIANO 0 L« 33, Raffles Place. Ap.il 5 HOTEL GAROET, JAVA 2,200 feet above
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    THE FALL OF MUKDEN.
    660 6 Japanese Look Forward. Tokyo, 11th March. The news that "Mukden had been captured by the Mikado's intrepid soldiers, wit received very quietly here, says the "Shanghai Times" correspondent. The only visible sign of elation was the immediate raising of the Rising Sun banner on almost every
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    PREMIER F. M. S. TIN MINE.
    157 6 A correspondent writes thus to the "Malay Mail" The richest tin mine at present and probably in the whole of the Federated Malay States is undoubtedly that which is locally owned by Mr. Teh Ec Giin, at the 12th mile on the road to
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    PEER IN WANT OF A BILLET.
    65 6 Lords are evidently cheap to-day. The following advertisement was appearing at London during the week before the mail left: Wanted, by Nobleman, aged 28, position as Manager of large or email stud of race hordes: special knowledge of form and breeding and how |o
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    SMART HONGKONG MERCHANT.
    219 6 The Capture of the Arabia. An interesting fact in connection with the capture of the steamship Arabia" by the Russians has just come to light, says, the "Hongkong Telegraph," and it exhibits the business-like ability of Hongkong merchants in a very favourable light. The "Arabia" was captured
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    LAND CASE.
    171 6 In the British Court at Bangkok on tbe 28th March judgment was given by Acting Judge Wilkinson in the matter of the land claimed by Mr. Wellesley Sinclair, at Taching, in the Province of Xakorn C'haisee. Numerous treaties were cited, amongst which were the treaty between Great Britain
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    THE VLADIVOSTOCK FLEET.
    129 6 Still a Powerful Naval Force. News has been received in Tokyo to the effect that the cruiser "Russia" and "Gromovoi" are now in a fit condition beta for navigation and fighting. The repairs of the "Bogatyr" appear also t» have been complied. There are over 23 torpedo-boats
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    RAFFLES HOTEL.
    306 6 Visitors and Residents. Major Kajadarawithr A. D. C. The King of Siair. and wife, Lieut. Col. and Mr*. Dick, Major and Mrs. Wi son, Capt. and Mrt. Hunter, Capt. and Mr*. Boldero Mr. and Mrs. Goldman, Mr. and Mrs. Montonerie, Mr. and Mrs. C. Dunlop, Mr. and Mm
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    GENERAL LINIEVITCH.
    74 6 It is estimated that the total of the Russian forces now iv the field in Manchuria is 130,000. General Linievitch is preparing to make a stand near the railway line at Kirin and Changchuan. It is reported that General Linievitch was appoint' i Commander-in-chief of the Mauclmrian AlSO}
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    34 6 Mr and Mrs P. V Wise of the Duff Kelantan, Syndicate, are proceeding home by the Fn?<~ Eittl Fritdrich. on May Ist on sick leave. They will probably arrive here about the 29th inst.
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      632 6 NOTICES. Tsf?e Straits '(Dimes. AMD W6e Straits SBudget. SUBSCRIPTION RATES. PAYABLE la ADVANCE. Dally iuae per year ISO-00 do per quarter 7.60 do per month 2J*> do pet em ,<"• Weekly Usns per year W.w do per quarter 460 do per copy 0.40 Wben tent by post, tfcew U added
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      614 6 NOTICES. 10 LET— Furnished flat, Whiteaway Laidlaw new buildings, occupier leaving for England. Apply O. A. B. e/o Strait* Tim**. Mar 16 B.C rBE LET, small first floor offices, facing Cavenagh Bridge Road ana Flint Street. Apply to Uotnrie A Co., Ltd., Agents. ox. rBE LET— No. 17 ArmteiM Street
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      716 6 NOTICES. FOR SALE. A newly-built fast steam launch. For particulars apply to GAGGINO A CO Mar 16 nx. FOR SALE. A complete Printing Press, very well suited for job work. Same may be seen at, and particulars as to price, Ac, obtained from No. 114 Amoy Street. Apll 7-4 FOR
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      774 6 NOTICES. HAVE YOU THESE SYMPTOMS t Diseased Kidneys Camue Backache, Urinary Disorders, Gravel, Dizziness, Puffy Flesh, Nervousness, and Irregular Heart's Action. Kidney disease does not usually come on with a iharp pain. If it did it would not be so dangerous, because the patient would at onoe seek treatment and
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    A CHINESE SCHOOL PUNISHMENT.
    120 7 Cruel Practice. In the Siamese Criminal Court, Bangkok, the other day, the case of the Crown v. Chin Yin Chui came on for hearing. Chin Yin Chui. who was a Chinese threStrical instructor, had punished one of his pupils according to the custom of pAinishing -school
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    SIAM TREATIES.
    364 7 New Form of Agreement. The "Siam Observer makes the following remarks on a new model for U°e&tiec between Siam and Foreign Powers With the exception of the treaties with England ■ad France, no plan of jurisdiction is provided by the present treat les. Most uf those treaties contain
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    A STATESMAN.
    337 7 The Marquess of Lansdowne. Tlie Marquess of Lansdowuc was 611 very recently. His career as a diplomatist and sta-teman Ih--.mii early in life, and when still well on the right side of 40 lie went U> Canada as Governor-Gene-ral. At the end of the usual five years' *erm
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      62 7 VRB4ELS ADVKKTIHKI) TO BAII. New Zealand v\.\ ports, Aparima, due nh April, Boustead. Hydney vis ports Fortunatut, due lOtb April McAliste Port Hwettenharn, Avagye*, every Tuei day Koe (.Juan. Teluk Anson via ports, Sappho on Mondays, Selangor on Wednesdays, and Hyr Ismig on Fridays. 8 S.S. Co. Port Swettenham via
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      627 7 BANKS. Chartered Bank or India, Australia and China! INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER. Capital £800,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors £800,000 Reserve Fund £800,000 BANKERS. Bank of England. National Bank of Scotland. The London City A Mindland Bank, Ltd. BINGAPORE BRANCH. Current Accounts are opened and inter- sWewed st I per cent,
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      592 7 BANKS. Hongkong 6s6 s Shanghai Banking Corporation. PAID-UP CAPITAL ..110,000,000 RESERVE FUND.— 3terlin« Reserve $10,000,000 ..omnrm Bilver Reserve 8,000,000/ »1 8 000 OOU Reserve Liability of Proprietors $10,000,000 COURT 01* DIRECTORS. H. K. Tostldas, Esq., Chsiratn. H. W. Slade, Esq Deputy Chairman. K. Go«U, Esq. H Schaburt, Esq. w J
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      593 7 NOTICES. (T^^^ *D ents for LEA PEM| l's WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE. I ssssssW SPECIAL VARBART %gWK}Btf H M <'». Vl^k R I PURVEYORS TO iff* IMP THE KING. H I I U Celebrated Oilman's Stores L9 1 AUCTION SALES. MESSRS. POWELL ff CO.'S Forthcoming Sales. Thursday, 6th April at 10 a
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      256 7 John Little Co., Ltd o 0 REDUCTION IN PRICES OF PROVISIONS. NOTICE. On and after April Ist our Price of Provisions will be reduced. Revised Price List may be had on application. March 31. April Ist to sth. c*a*aMBBs»*fIB»MSMsB*aBB*BsBBBBWBiBB^BaMMsaiBaMs>Ms SOFT DELICATE SKIN is assured to tho« ladies who avoid poisonous
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      141 7 AUCTION SALE OF UNSERVICEABLE POLICE rSTOBI Unclaimed and Confiscated Property, and Intestate Ft tat e Property, Ac. (By order of the hief Police Officer) To be held at the Central Police Station, South Bridge R' ad. On Friday, I'h April, 1905. at 2.:<0 p us. For particul ir«, gee catalogues.
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    LICENSING JUSTICES.
    1010 8 The usual quarterly meeting of the Board of Licensing Justices was held yesterday afternoon in the First Magistrate's Court. There were present President, Mr. H Howard members, Dr. Middleton, Messrs Thompson and Vade, Mr. Cuscaden, Licensing Officer, and Mr.Jennings, Agent for the Spirit Farmer. The bar was largely
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    W.C.T.U. CHRISTMAS FUND, 1904.
    275 8 We are asked to publish the following particulars relating to the above fund. Subscriptions. H. E. The Governor $90 Mrs. E. Nathan 20 Mrs. Paul SO T. S. Thomson SO Riley Hargreaves lc Co 90 Mr-. Jago 10 Martin 10 A. M. McNeil 10 S. Nathan
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    JAPANESE PRIZES.
    137 8 The crews of the Venus and Aphrodite, the two British steamers recently seized by the Japanese and taken to Vokosuka, have been released and sent to Yokohama. It is stated that both vessels carry contraband and will probably be confiscated. The American steamer Tacoma, which was seized near
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    MESSRS. BAGNALL & HILLES.
    216 8 MESSRS. BAGNALL HILLES. The showrooms of the above well known firm of electrical engineers and importers at 45, Robinson Road are more than usually worthy of a visit at present as there has just been unpacked a large stock of decorative electric fixtures, fans, lamps, etc. Specially attractive is the
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    LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.
    117 8 At the meeting of the Legislative Council on Friday next the Colonial Secretary will move That whereas the question of the contribution payable in respect of the Eastern Mail Service has been submitted to arbitration and an award printed in Council paper No. 29 of 1905 has been
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    POLICE NEWS.
    252 8 Ou the 27th ult., Ti Si Chun went to a Chinese trader in Uokien Street and induced him to advance $55 U> purchase sugar for the firm. The sugar was not delivered and Ti Si Chun was arrested on a charge of cheating. Yesterday, he was prosecuted before
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    FINANCE & COMMERCE.
    41 8 FINANCE COMMERCE. sth April, 1905. To-day's 4/m bank rate is 1/11 1 To-day's share quotation changes are: Buyers Royal Jo ores 51. 75, Kiley Hargreaves $240, Steamship Co. $126, Tradings $42, Tanjong Pagars $395 Sellers- Tradings $42.£0. Last Transactions—Royal Johorea $2.
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    BERSAWAH GOLD.
    67 8 Result of work for February and Ma'^h at Batu* Bersawah Stone crushed Ibs tons. Gold obtained 127 oz. 6 dwts. Average per ton 13j dwts. The Norwegian steamer Terrier arrived from Bangkok yesterday with teak for Karachi. The Glenlochy arrived this morning from London with 939 packages of
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    PRODUCE.
    93 8 Uambier I 8.75 do (Cube No. 1) unpicked 11.87) Copra Bali 8.35 do Pontianak 7.95 Pepper, Black buyers 25.70 _do White, 6% 38.25 Sago" Flour Sarawak 3.10 do Brunei NoTl 3.06 Pearl Sago 4.4Q_ Coffee Rali, 15* basis ..24 00 Coffee, PalembanK,2U% basil „86.00 Cnffoe, Liberian No. 1 23.00
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    EXCHANGE
    129 8 On London— Bank 4 m/s 1/11} Demand 1/11 1 ivate6m/« 2.-,; do Sm s 1/11} On Germany— Hank d/d 2.021 Private 3 m/s 2.06} do 6 in/« 2.074 On France— Bank d,d 2.47 Private 3ms 2.53 do 6ni,» 2.66 On India— Bank T. T 140 Private 30 d 1481
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    MAILS TO ARRIVE.
    120 8 From Europe— By the N.D.L. s.s Pn-wt gen due on Friday. From Chiica— By tho M. M. s.s. Tourane due on 10th April. ■eft Singapore Dae in London Arrive ■eb 20th N.I). L. Mar 16th Mar 15th 'eb 23rd B. I. Mar Hih Mar 18th feb 27ih
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    MAILS CLOSE.
    117 8 For Per steamer Time To MOKROH. K. PahangA Kuantan Stephan 10 a.m Malacca and Linggi Kheng Seng Ipm Penang and Colombo Scondia 1 p.m. Siak and I'akan Hong Lee i p.m. Europe via ports Hharota 3 pm. P. Swet'ham via ports Pennng 3 p.m. Singora and Bangkok Hedang
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    DEPARTURES.
    52 8 VISBEL'S Name. .aritis "uiwhan tein (an l.iong 'alirpto f. Apcar Cutna telangor Fl»<; 4 Übbtin n Kui. g atios. UArE lint str. Hongkong 3rd sir. Saigon 4th Nor str. C( lombo 4tli Out str. B'jermassin 4tb Brit str. Deli 4th str. Hongkobi; 4tb -ir PenaDg 6th i tr. T.
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      61 8 K. A. J. CHOTIRMALL Co., JEWELLERS SILK MERCHANTS, No. 51, 52 High Street. Have just received a large assortment of Japanese, Chinese, and Indian silks of all kinds and colours. Indian, and Persian carpets of all sizes, rugß and handsome ivory goods. Also many pretty articles of silver and gold
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      801 8 WHITEAWAY, LAIDLAW&Co INVITE INSPECTION TO A GRAND DISPLAY OF CHILDS COTS AND CRIBS. NOTE OUR PRICES. No. 3411. j^m y No. 1527. Very strong 1 inch y*^~ 9^*^^ A MASSIVE COT Pillar Crib, Fancy w i j j tt j j With patent portable ehaped sides, Mead and v n
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      175 8 DAY BY DAY. Wednesday, 5th April. High Water. 11-17 p.m. New Moon. 6-18 a.m. OLJf. Association Rattle* Girls' 8ch*ol. 4. S.V.A. liun DiiW^jL S.V.C. Maxim Company: Yap Chow Thong Opera. 9. Thursday, 6th April. High Water. 11 32 a.m. 11-40 p.m. S.V.C. M'xiiu Company Signalling. 9. B. I. homeward mail
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      72 8 WEATHER REPORT. Kandang Kerbau Hotpital, yh Apl., 1905. 9».m 8 p.m. 9 p.m. Remabkb. Bar ;9.94 1 99.8.13 29 938 Temp r7.8 790 77.0 Horning WB'ibTher 79.8 76 5 76 0 clear, day DirofWind ss.w. Mr. calm overcast, Max. Temp 92.6 rain 1 p.m. Mm ..78 8 nißht cloudy Vai.lnBnn
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    IN A MALAYAN THEATRE.
    2212 9 I Eastern Sights and Scenes. Ir. Humphry 11 Htpwell contributes I.. Hi. win- aruc-le to the Idler": ike in. 1 people who ar<j M ily batu with their prvs. Nt MMtftWa :md eve that suflicient unt > the day is evil and the work thereof, the
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      372 9 NOTICES. J. MOTION CO. WATCHMAKERS. JEWELLERS. OPTICIANS. REPAIRS PROMPTLY EXECUTED. Petrol Motor Launches. From £55 to £650 delivered in Singapore (complete). Engines quoted separately if necessary from £22 and upwards For particulars 36 Lime St., London E.C. Op< 7-4-m &inal Jiwards AT THK St. Louis Exposition. UNDERWOOD TYPEWRITER Received the
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      393 9 NOTICES. Riley Hargreaves Co., Ltd. ENGINEERS, SHIPBUILDERS AND GENERAL CONTRACTORSSINGAPORE. AOENTS FOR a^La^kl^Lal ..aßßal ■Ta^B^LWaMaaßk* aal «*.a^fc A f V K k*+^M}M JWa^»l^»aß HBF^^^jJ*^»a^»afc*»t Some of the .sizes rolled 8 8 9j x 94 1O x 1O and up to 29] x 12 At least twice the strength of any
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      225 9 I THAT REFRESHING FEELING j ofthoiough purih.atien given by CALVERT'S CARBOLIC I TOILET I SOAP I makes its us; dell^htta! Id hot climates It Is perfectly pure, and contains 10% Crystal Carbolic, nn excellent precaution aftninsi infection. CALVERT'S CARBOLIC OINTMENT ronlair.s para CM.,,!,.- A- M tv-hng an. 4:ili*»p(ir' lixt itiaaW
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      676 9 NOTICES CHARLES HEIDSIECK'S White Seal Champagne. XI E AGrX If Behn, Meyer fir Co. J; JL Sii gi-jx re aid I'c avg. M^E^K%. DEPOT B^Bb JOIH MM L'd. Lg||g^l M ifffft m m w. f THE TANJONO PAQAR DOCK COMPANY. LTD. Shipwrights, Immm ImkN&BKASs FoLNUI-HS, WHAKKINQKRS, &C. This Company execute
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    LIST OF PASSENGERS.
    164 10 For Singapore. for P A O. ss Hima'aia connecting with the Pteirrtpr Churai at Colombo, fro^l London March !7, duj 17th April Mrs Howard,. Mrs Venmore, Mr Stewart, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Stokos. Mr. J. Po!flsaa, M.f- Tuahfll, Mr. W. E L. Sbond. Mrs H H
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    VESSELS EXPECTED.
    394 10 S'unu, port, prohable da's of am <■■„, and name of agaiU. BTSAMKBB. .YfrL.in Prince, N. York, Anl Bou«tead Mumqumo, rhina. Apl M; Mannfi'M. Akt-r, Baagkok, A( 1 E:i«t Asi :ti: Coy A!eicou=, China, Apl 23; Man?!ield. Airlie, RjrilMy Anl 24; Kouste.-vi Apsrlma. Calcit'a, Apl Bo istead. Biyem, Himl.utv,
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    ANJER.
    136 10 AN JER. passed sunda ok w. hived for orders Date KIG. Ship's Name. i' 'I* Oh Hiill— I UKBTIN- KBfKOMWHEBE ATION. MAUK Cardiff HoDgkong Bitavia Amiierdam Hamttarg Batavia aiavia Rottetdam [iiKt>T(lam Batiivi t ■;ii!i.-ia Rotterrtam innaporo hnstma-Ig Batavui Am«t«r. win iiDtit.ui mi ICberibon ''ort Natal Bangkok Iji atjap Batavia batavia
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    SHIPPING. SHIPPING IN PORT.
    1250 10 SHIPPING. SHIPPING IN PORT. Under thia heading the following abbreviation* are used «tr. ate&mer; ah. (hip; bq. barque »eh. schooner Yet. Yacht Cm. Crnuer; Gbt. Gnnboat; Tor.— Torpedo; H.p. Horsepower Brit.— British 1 U. B.— United S',»tes Feb.— French; Ger.— German Dut.— Dutch O.c. General-cargo d.p. deck pastenger; U.— Unoertain
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    MINING.
    138 10 Nombei of Share* lasae Paid Value op to Company Buyer. s»U,.n, Tianiacliouft SOLD. fit •jmlZ££< '10 l7<6 BerMwah M Co Ltd l-i"" 13.00 W •JJ (Deferred)' 8.00 1 ,5-25 KechauU. Field., ua.,f l i :.f I ffl IU,OUU t Mr/- f| (contrib 7 s<i 75< .fn7.11! 1 *i.i Q
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    130 10 SO.OOO amwued. 2,000 4,. mX' KO.OUO U.OOii O.tMl 2,761> M •2,00u 6.00U 7B& ■mi JOO.W MVJUO nr.lK j 7,i" 14 1 Duff 1/evelopiurul Co., Ltd. $100 t 100 Federated Engineering Co.. Ltd. 9 l-a 125 Hongkong and Suiuu'tmi liank i 100 100 I Howurth Erakine, Ltd. lv t It
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    DEBENTURES.
    5 10 I.B7MKW I) pram bayen.
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      198 10 A cure that cures. There are men nnd women in every loculity who are being racked to iloath with KlicuniHtism. Many of them have tried 1 1 iitity, liniment's, Turkish and mineral baths, massage, Ac, while other* have been doctored until th«y have lost all hope and patieuce. Little's Oriental
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      168 10 NOTICES. *l Ny Carlsberg Beer BlrjX^^Tf>Joa\ VV TVT V "tht PlMener Beer, especially brewed for Tropic* s P Obtainable at the principal Hotels <nd Ket all l>«ler. 1~ Sole Importors *~J a.c mbmmmsmmmmmKm^amat^Bm JAMES WATSON CO/S SCOTCH WHISKIES ARE THE BEST VALUB IN THE MARKET. FLAG BRAND, 10 YEARS OLD:
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      13 10 STEARNS' WINE, for children, so palatable, they take it without calling it medicine.
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      720 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 O. STEAM NAVIGATION CO. For China, Jnpan, Penang, Ceylon. Australia, India, Aden, Hgypt, Mediterranean Prrts, Plymouth •nd
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      711 11 STEAMSHIP COMPANIES, Konlnklljke Paketvaart MaatschappiJ. Coder contract with the Netherlands India Government. Agent* at Singapore Ship Agbkct, i.atb J Dakhdils A Co., 2-3 Ooi i.y«« Quit. The undermentioned dates are only approximate. movi)'"- Prom IKxp'ted. Will be D«»patched ior r— Camphuyi BataTia Apl 3 Batavia, Javu-Coast, Makaesar, ipl 7 Ambaina,
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      540 11 HAMBURG-AMERIKA UNIE. HAMBURQ. The steamers of this Company maintain a regular service between Hamburg, Bremen. Antwerp, and Rotterdam, and the Straits, China, and Japan. Homewards, tbey are despatched fortnightly for Havre and Hamburg and once a month for Breraei haven direct, calling at Penansc and Colombo The arrivals of the
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      697 11 STEAMSHIP COMPANIES. N.D.L NORODEUTSCHER LLOYD. Imperial Herman Mail Line. Tbe fast and well known mail steamers of this Company sail fortnightly from Bremen-Hamburg via Rotterdam, Antwerp, Southampton, Gibraltar, Genoa, Naplo?, {connection Marseilles, Naples, Alexandria, and vice versa) Port Said, Buez, Aden, Colombo, Penang, Singapore, Hongkong, Shanghai, Nagasaki, and Kobe to
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      842 11 STEAMSHIP COMPANIBS JCEAN STEAM SHIP Go,, Ltd. AND China Mutual Steam Nay. Co., Ltd. The Companies' ateamers are denpatcbed rom Liverpool outwards for the Straits, China md Japan every week, and from Japan home yards for London every fortnight and foi Uverpuol monthly. One outward steamer Mteh month extend! to
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      497 11 INSURANCE COMPANIES. ROYAL INSURANCE CO. FIRE LIFE. TOTAL INVESTED FUNDS EXCEED £12,000,000. THB LARGEST URL OFFICE IN THE IFOILt BOUSTEAD Co., Agent* THE LONDON AND LANCASHiB* FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Capital JE2.127.50U Paid up Capital. 212,75U Reserve Fund. .£1,073,55 C The undersigned, Ageuta for the Caav panjr, are prepared to accept
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    RUBBER PRICES, RUBBER SALES, &c.
    487 12 The Colombo and London Markets. The following letter appears iv lh>; "Oovlon Observer" Sir, 1 aond you uuder separate cover •omc Para rubber leaves the centre It af alone is nearly 18 laches in length, Mt counting the stein, and 5^ inches in breadth. 1
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    EVIDENCE IN CHINA.
    239 12 I P in ilaic Torture used for Procuring it in Tientsin. S.4\v the China Review," of Tientsin In a recent issue there waa given Bat of hideous murder of an mi \nt. by it* uncle and his wife. The guilt) pair have been again put to the
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      97 12 \RNS" HEADACHE CURE, •mm ba obtained from all dispensarie* 1,111 kly by pottY Never be without tht O«nuine. ni.w.f. A.l Kditoh sTi stimuny Last winter I MStod ii mm odd, the only one to my rernlli'ction that ever gave me vi) I u1.1.v Mi. Peak, our chemist, ■uggettod a trial
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      343 12 NOTICES. HOWARTH ERSKINE, LIMITED. MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS Sole Agents For the HORNSBY-AKROYD ««an Latest Improved Stationary Type, fj I^ST 11^68 Portable Type, Oil Engines FOR ALL PURPOSES Oil Engines Will work with CRUDE OILS, R lOltO*l<]\ 10 or WITM ANY ORDINARY PETROLEUM Cost of working with cheap oils is
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      142 12 THE INDIAN OIL WELL SUPPLY STORES CO. 2, ROBINSON ROAD, SINGAPORE. Have always in Stock: engineering, Mining, .'Building, and Sdip stores requisites. £Diapsragm-pumps, ZDiapdragm *Jorce Pumps, Rotary Pumps, etc. (Cylinder, Engine, GDynamo, (Carriage axle oil. Pale boiled and Raw Jbinseed Oil. Paints, Snamel, IfarnisdsBest Portland Qement Samson sBrand. yrenclj Roofing
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      392 12 NOTICES. I?br ffews of tfie Straits, Straits Times. IT ZE3I.A.S THE Largest Circulation O F ANY PAPER PUBLISHED IN MALAYA. FOR XVar telegrams, THE j j t otraits Times. It may be obtained in Singapore at the following places Maaara. Job* Uttl* Co., Ltd. Th. Ktlr.tbment Butftt, Tank Sapoy Llnaa
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