The Straits Times, 20 April 1905
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Title Section15 1905-04-20 1 The Straits Times NO. 21.717 THE STRAITS TIMES. THURSDAY. APRIL 20. 1905. PRICE 15 CENTS.15 words
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Article530 1905-04-20 1 The proposed railway from Ipoh to the Dindings lends interest to the following discription of Lumut Harbour there, by a ■Plnang Gazette" correspondent: A few minutes (steaming brought us to the lake-like waters of Lumut. The gentle headlands that sentinel the harbour are palm-clad now, but the530 words
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Article206 1905-04-20 1 The "Times of Malaya" draws the following picture of commercial prospects at Ipoh However, speaking locally, there does not seem to be much of a commercial depression here, if one may judge by the amount of orders being booked by the firms, both Chinese and European, and206 words
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Article53 1905-04-20 1 The following cards were returned for the April Medal B. M. Woollconibe 88- 12-76 W. Goldie 98—18-80 A. E. Allen 10«— 20 =86 G. R. H. Webb 93— 4-69 W.S.Barrett 105—11=94 Played but returned do cards i Messrs. R. T Reid, W. Reid, Salmond, Wrigbt, Simmondi. Former,53 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement310 1905-04-20 1 NOTICES. CONDOR CEMENT Singapore, 13th March, 1905. Messrs. C. DUPIRE CO. Dear Sirs, We have carefully tested tl-o samples of" CONDOR Cement which we had selected from shipments stored in your godowns. The tests uniformly showed the cement to be one of high quality. THE TENSILE STRAIN WHICH IT STOOD310 words
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Advertisement404 1905-04-20 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. ROBINSON CO. "THE BLUEROCK" INANIMATE BIRD TRAPS. The latest improved Bird Trap throws the Bird in any direction or at any anngle. SINGLE RISE TRAPS DOUBLE RISE TRAPS Kynoch Sporting Ammunition "The GROUSE EJECTOR" ALL PACKED 100 IN AIR-TIGHT SOLDERED TIXS. ROBINSON CO. IX)R SALE.— A eweet toned404 words
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Advertisement111 1905-04-20 1 The difficulty of getting in the tropics an absolutely germ-free Natural Milk has been solved. €very Single 58ottle of "VACCA" MILK gives you tde proof. Sole Importers: HOOGLANDT Co., Retail sale by EBRAMSAH PAKIRMEDIN Co., KLISG STItKtT, GHEE SOON Co., ORCHARD ROAD. April 18 I %J^^ Verminproof *^^^^^^^K^J^^ Fire-resisting, W111 words
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Article490 1905-04-20 2 Mow the Chinese Met It. Tl>.- pUgM -pivadiug at Rangoon, and the resulting scare is great. especially aaong tlu> Caiaaw. It is wall known that MMI of the Chinese prolan PiiJilhim. though not in its purest {.>nn it ;s tainted to a groat degree with ibailliiillnp and490 words
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Article307 1905-04-20 2 Amusing Case. The Calcutta correspondent of th» 'Rangoon Times" gives the following tUtails of a peculiar "Breach" case there With the hot weather upon us, and our sense of humour getting in consequence a wee bit blunted, it is refreshing to find some happening capable of provoking307 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement105 1905-04-20 2 Rheumatism is a stubborn disease- to fight but Chamberlain's Pain Balm has cured it many times and will do so whenever opportunity offers. This remedy is a general family liniment and not only does it quickly relieve rheumatic pains but it also cures lame back, stiff neck, soreness of the105 words
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Advertisement134 1905-04-20 2 NOTICES Mining Candles 463 Minutes! They keep hard and bum brilliantly in the hottest underground working. Price is slightly more that for the best Ordinary Mining (Bandies but the Saving works out at 8 per cent after reckoning their Extra Cost! IMPORTERS BORNEO Co., Ltd. Th Apollinaris The Quttn of134 words
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Advertisement147 1905-04-20 2 EVERY FACILITY In connection with Life Assurance Business afforded by gTANDARD J^IFE QFFICE. one of the largest and wealthiest of the Provident Institutions of the United Kingdom. Forms of Application and all information will be promptly afforded on application to IHE BORNEO COMPANY, LTD Agent*, Standard Life Office, Singapore. thurs.147 words
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Advertisement546 1905-04-20 2 NOTICES PURE MILK~ ggg|||sg|g| d A CERTIFICATE liyf, UNSWEETENED J' 2 L# C^ »a> M Dp. A. B. Griffiths, Ph.D. F. It. S. ot London. Q kir i\^.^% nfl %l Analytical Chemist ann Assayer Member of the Chemical ff± ff |y/> I- gft Societies ot Paris and M." I'ctcrsl.ur^, Bactenol(.<;iral546 words
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Article312 1905-04-20 3 Government Encouragement. The Government of Ceylon, being anxious to promote the cultivation of cotton and rubber in Ceylon, is prepared for a limited time to consider applications for acquiring on lease on exceptionally fiiviiiiiahlo terms lands supposed to.be suitable for these products. Such applications will be entertained312 words
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Article375 1905-04-20 3 Palmed off on Sailor-men. Special attention has been drawn of late to the evil results of the unrestricted •ale of the so-called Hongkew spirit, often labelled "Cognac," by sampan people to sailors on vessels in the river at Shanghai. A few weeks ago the American Consular375 words
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Article242 1905-04-20 3 The rubber boom is indeed on in Ceylon, but the Government has cot risen to the occasion. The Times of Ceylon does not mince matters and sayi< With the ontlook what it is the duty of once more urging the Government to obtain, without delay, the nearest living242 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement16 1905-04-20 3 ZYMOLE TOOTH POWDKR, a |x-i j feet antiseptic dentifrice, claanes ni preserves the t»eth, i*ry rtfrethimj16 words
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Advertisement723 1905-04-20 3 NOTICES. HERCULES^CEMENT. N0T..0N OT ..o ,v, u hB STIVEN CO., Singapore. PARIS T r-,TTTr Unnn/r 1 map honokono SL LEVY HERMANOS h= ILOILO PORT ARTHUR 3, B4TTERY ROAD. Diamond Merchants Jewellers, Opticians, Watchmakers. Repairs neatly executed in our up-to-date work shop. April 10. NOTICE. NOTICE i« hereby given that S.723 words
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Advertisement106 1905-04-20 3 H. ABRAMS TSfte Horse Repository ORCHARD ROAD. Hrn jut landed per s. Euryalus a very select number of boraea, com and ponies of all descriptions and to meet eyery reqairement. All thoroughly broken in and ready for immediate ate. Any reasonable trial allowed Also the following Race Horses for sale106 words
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115 1905-04-20 4 The Straits Times. PRICE 15 CENTS. THURSDAY, 20TH APRIL. Mr. Owin P. Thomas writes a letter on a case that is of material interest to all employers of labor in the Straits. It appears that Mr. Owen— in common with many other contractors- bad regarded the law of 1882, which115 words
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Article25 1905-04-20 4 To-m>>rkow (Good Friday) and on Easter Monday there will be no issue of the Straits limes. The paper will be published as usual on Saturday.25 words
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Article21 1905-04-20 4 Share quotations, general shipping news, and passenger listi, betides shipping, and insurance advertisements will be found on page 9 and 10.21 words
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Article13 1905-04-20 4 Advertisement* of Sales, Wanted, To Let etc., will be found on Pag* 6.13 words
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Article21 1905-04-20 4 Thk German mail steamer Roon left Penang yesterday at 3 pm., and is expected to arrive bete this evening about 6.21 words
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Article32 1905-04-20 4 A special devotional meeting will be held at the V.M C A. to-morrow (Good j Friday at 515 p.m., to which ladies, 1 as well as members of the Association, are invited.32 words
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Article18 1905-04-20 4 A Chinaman shot hiuibelf with a; revolver in his house in South Canal Road yesterday. Death was instantaneous.18 words
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Article351 1905-04-20 4 Johore Expectant. Preparations have been made on an ample scale to welcome back from Europe His Highness Ibrahim, the Sultan of Johore, who is due to arrive this evening about hx o'clock by the German mail steamer Roon Two Johore gunboats and several local steamers will run351 words
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Article24 1905-04-20 4 Thk coasting steamer hittna will not take up weekly sailings from the 26th April to the 3rd May, owing to her boilers being overhauled.24 words
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Article20 1905-04-20 4 Mr J. C. Spoonek is reported to be making satisfactory proprets after undergoing an operation at the Kuala Lumpur Hospital20 words
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Article19 1905-04-20 4 The M ist?r-Attendant notifies that ships clearing from Singapore for Bangkok must call at Kob Thia for medical iusptction19 words
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Article21 1905-04-20 4 The dhobies at Kuila Lumpur have struck owing to the Sanitar) B >ird trying to reguUte th«£r eailing by enforcing cleanliness21 words
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Article25 1905-04-20 4 Thk M. M. outward mail steamer Ernest Simons left Colombo at noon on the 19th inst and may be expected here on Monday, at daylight.25 words
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Article28 1905-04-20 4 Thk Penang Turf Club held its halfyearly meeting on the 17th instant to discuss the programme for the Autumn 1905 meeting. Some alterations in tbe programme were passed.28 words
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Article27 1905-04-20 4 The Caplain of the Kabatt.no steamer Capri, which arrived here from Hongkong this morning, reports that he saw nothing of the Baltic Fleet on the wa; down.27 words
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Article31 1905-04-20 4 Mr. BornMcrdocr, of the F.M.B. Forest Department, has left Kuala Lumpur for Europe and will be away nine months. He will probably bring a motor car with him on his return31 words
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Article38 1905-04-20 4 At Taiping on the 18th instant a Chinese tin-ore buyer was fined SIOO for tampering with his weight. He I ad so fixed up his weighing pole as to gain three cattiaa every tune the weight WBB iifed38 words
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Article40 1905-04-20 4 The Resident-Councillor of Ponang intends to present a Cup, value $250, to be run for at the next Race meeting there, and it is proposed to add this Cup to the prize for tbe Griffin Race on the First Day.40 words
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Article49 1905-04-20 4 The 8. V. A. go into camp this afternoon on the ground adjoining Fort Tanjong Katong. The S. V. A. march to camp, parading at the Drill Hall at sp. m The S V and S. V. I. go over by launch. The camp breaks up on Monday afternoon.49 words
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Article61 1905-04-20 4 Fivb hours a day it the official working time at Manila during the hot season. A circular issued for employees of the executive bureau to take effect from Ist April to 15th June, reads as follows All working days except Saturdays, from 9 to 12 a.m., and from 2-30 till61 words
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Article87 1905-04-20 4 Thk steamer Znfiro has brought to Hongkong six of the crew of the British steamer t'harm.ia, which recently struck an uncharted rock in San Bernadino Straits, in the Philippine group. They include the first and second mates and the engineers. The balance of the Pharsuli <'« crew are due by87 words
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Special German Service.
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Article45 1905-04-20 4 Coaled and Provisioned from Saigon. Berlin, \9lh April. The Baltic fleet has been at Kamranh Bay since the 12th insc. Saigon has supplied coals and provisions sufficient to carry the fleet to Vladivostok The French Admiral has gone from Saigon to Kamranh Bay.45 words
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Article12 1905-04-20 4 The Russian cruiser Diana is still interned at Saigon.12 words
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Article17 1905-04-20 4 The French Government intends strengthening the coast defences of Indo China by ten submarines.17 words
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Article20 1905-04-20 4 The first communication of the French Ambassador (v Berlin) about the Morocco question brings no solution of the question.20 words
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Reuter's Telegrams.
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Article38 1905-04-20 4 A Hitch. London, 20th April. A hitch has arisen in the FrancoSiamese delimitation under tbe last Convention, owing to the French Commissioners declaring that they have discovered errors in the geographical data supplied by Siam.38 words
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Article77 1905-04-20 4 Seamen Refuse to Sail. Eleven seamen of the steamer Riverdale, who refused to sail from Bombay to Kobe with a cargo of cotton, have been prosecuted. They were acquitted, the Magistrate holding that as Russia had declared cotton to be contraband, the men were justified in declining t77 words
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Article116 1905-04-20 4 M. Delcasse, speaking in the French Chamber, said that Morocco accepted the principle of the French proposals, and negotiations are now proceeding on that basis. If Germany considers the explanations with regard to Morocco to be insufficient, the French Government was prepared to complete them, to reassure all interests,116 words
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Reuter's Extra Service.
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Article40 1905-04-20 4 London, 20th April. There has been a railway strike riot at Foggia (a town of 40,000 inhabitants in Italy) The troops and the mob both fired, three being killed and tec woundedi the latter including several soldiers.40 words
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Article21 1905-04-20 4 The P. &O. mail steamer Manila reports sighting sixteen Japanese cruisers and destroyers scouting yesterday off Sampalok Point.21 words
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Article17 1905-04-20 4 Lord Edward Cecil has been appointed Under Secretary for War in the Egyptian U.iven.ment.17 words
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Article22 1905-04-20 4 The average price obtained for the ten million exchequer bonds issued on the 18th inst. whs £93 13s. luJ.22 words
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Advertisement751 1905-04-20 4 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Permanent and Artistic \A/llc/\r\ n n ENLARGEMENTS YVIIbU I& CO Portraits and Groups wwi of the h|ghest excellence. !T"onl7"f rstTlass™photoqraphic studio in sinoapore. The leading and Largest EetabliHlnnent— l'p to Date and Progressive. April lft tn th WASSIAMULL ASSOMULL CO., Indian Store, No. 1, 2, 3, 4, High751 words
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Advertisement482 1905-04-20 4 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. THE EUROPEAN CIRCUS GRAND OPENING NIGHT SATURDAY, 22nd APRIL, PERFORMANCE OF EUROPE'S STAR ARTISTES. For the first time in Singapore The Great and Original WATSON TRIO. The Marvellous Motor Sensation at a Speed of 45 Miles an Hour. Ssaapani Sewhi Han Bose Alfred IMlmim, E. C. Milton Mailrlrllil482 words
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Advertisement305 1905-04-20 4 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. 714 ACRES Two Up-to-Date Coconut Plantations FOR SALE BY AUCTION At Messrs. H. L. Coghlao <t Co 's Mart, Singapore. Monday, Bth May, at 2 30 p.m. JELLANI and TANAH MERAH KBTATES, Port Dickson, The property of R. Engler, Esq JELLANI ESTATE 5 miles from Port Dickion, area305 words
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Correspondence.
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Letter123 1905-04-20 5 To the Editor 0/ the "Straits Time*. Sir,— What are the Police about? There is a notoriour brothel in Bukit Timah Road between Newton Station and Chancery Lane much patronized by all classes of the Singapore community to judge by the numerous vehicles of different styles waiting123 words
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466 1905-04-20 5 7'j the Editor of the "Strait* Tune*." Dear Sir, With reference to your paragraph headed A Misleading Law" I shall be glad if you kindly insert the followinp particular?. Briefly the facts of the cisc are as follows On the IHth of February laßt ttn men466 words
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Article215 1905-04-20 5 A New Game Suggested. Members of the Swimming Club will be interested to hear that "Man-fishing" is a diversion of some swimming clubs. It is nothing more or less than a land-and-watur struggle between two men. One is the fish," the other tbe fisherman. The fish wears a215 words
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Article39 1905-04-20 5 The Sumatra, wbicbarrived this morning from Deli, brought the European Circus and menagerie, including two elephants. The Bucknall liner Bantu also arrived this morning from London with a circus and menagerie including one lion, one tiger and one elephant.39 words
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Article1132 1905-04-20 5 Wednesday, 19th April. Present Messrs. B. G. Broadrick (President), Hay ley, Dr. Murray Robertson, Choa Giang Thye, Win. Macbean, C M( Arthur, D K. Somerville, A. J. Watkins, also J. Polglaae (Secretary), R. Peirce (Engineer). The minutes of the last meeting were con fi mcd. President's Remarks. Three1,132 words
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Article389 1905-04-20 5 On the 16th inst. Sergt- Major Bloloh and Revenue Officer Abubakar made a raid on 3.*9 Alexandra Road and arrested Vow Hoon and another, finding a bag containing ten tins of illicit chandu worth $300. This morning, Mr. F K. Jennings prosecuted them before Mr. Sproule. Vow Hoon389 words
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Article138 1905-04-20 5 Friday aist April. Good Fkiday. St. Andrew's Cathedral. 7 a.m. Matin* and Ante-Communion. 9-12 a.m. The Three Hours Service." 4 p.m. Children's Service; 5-30 p.m. Evensong and Sermon Easter Evb. 7 a.m. Matins and Ante-Communion. 8 p.m. Choral Evensong and Sermon. Kastkr Day. 6 a.m. Holy Communion (Plain).138 words
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Article554 1905-04-20 5 Pretty Ceremony at St. Andrews. A unique double wedding was celebrated at St. Andrew's Cathedral yesterday afternoon. This is one of the very few double weddings celebrated in Singapore. Mr. Frederic Henry Darke (of Boustead and Co eldest son of Capt and Mrs. Darke of Singapore, was married554 words
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Article401 1905-04-20 5 A paragraph under'" Police News in yesterday's paper announced that Lee Chin Sai, formerly a boy in the employ of Mrs G. McClellan, The Mansion," River Valley Road, hud bctn brought before Mr Sproule on a charge of theft of $1,200, and that the case was adjourned.401 words
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Page 5 Advertisements
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Advertisement332 1905-04-20 5 LATEST APVERTISRMENTS Raffles Hotel. SPECIAL DINNER Saturday, 22nd Jipril, 1905. BAND IN ATTENDANCE. WE MANUFACTURE, IN SOLID TEAK UPRIGHT IRON GRANDS. $100 cash And 17 monthly payments of $25 each. Prompt cash $475. Absolutely guaranteed for this climate. THE ROBINSON PIANO Co., Ltd. 33, RAFFLES PLACE. April 17 ADELPHI HOTEL.332 words
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Page 5 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous179 1905-04-20 5 DAY BY DAY. Thursday, aoth April. High Water. 11-5 p.m. Pauover of the J™... German outward mail doe. ti. S.V.C. goto Camp. Football: A. Co. t. D Co. Tangiin. 78 K.A. v. Vampires Anson Kuril. Philharmonic Orchestra. 8-30. Yap Chow Thong Opera. 9 Friday, 31st April. High Water. 11-44 a.179 words
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Article198 1905-04-20 6 Estate Valued at £21,621. Mr. Henry Aylesbury Walker Aylesbury, of Ix-igh Court, Carddock, Collompton, a ten planter, with estates in the Btnkiti S.ii lciiK'iits, who was killed in Britain on the 9th January last, at the age of forty-eight years, left estate in198 words
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Article220 1905-04-20 6 Viceroy Shun Chun lluen of Cauton has introduced the following changes 1? his yameu (otlice) there. All his secretaries have separate offices of their own, surrounded by a mosquito proof arrangement. The electric light is :ustalled abo\e each desk, and altogether the yamen km quite a European appearance.220 words
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Article351 1905-04-20 6 London, sth April. It has been ascertained in St. Petersberg, that the Finns hold the majority of the higher positions in the Russian Navy. As this is considered a source of danger in time of War the Government is taking steps to eject all natives of Finland351 words
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Article586 1905-04-20 6 Climate More Deadly than the Weapons of the Enemy. The total number of officers and men of the Nederlands foroes killed in Acheen list year, we learn, amounted to seventy tv o, but no account is to hand of the number who died of fever586 words
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Advertisement69 1905-04-20 6 His Cold Cubed by Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. Mr. W. J. Lee, of Outtrim, Victoria, writes: "Messrs. Chamberlain Medicine Co., Gentlemen —Having contracted a very severe cold I tried your Cough Remedy. It completely cured me." Have no fear of pneumonia when you use this remedy. It counteracts any tendency of69 words
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Advertisement268 1905-04-20 6 WANTED AT ONCE. A first class Chinese or Indian servant to act as valet to a ficgle gentleman. Must posters a two years' previous character as to honesty, etc. Reply immediately to Alcibiades" c o Straits Times, Apl 10 n.c. "EMPLOYMENT WANTED A Gentleman desires employment in an Import and268 words
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Advertisement443 1905-04-20 6 NOTICES. THE Straits Wimes CAN BE OBTAINED AT THE FOLLOWING PLACES IN Singapore. Hasan. John Little 4 Co., Ltd. ItMsn. Kelly and Walsh, Ltd. daffies Hotel, daffies Tiffin Rooms Messrs. Kirn k Co. Adelphi Hotel. lotel de la Pan lotel de l'Europe. Hotel Netherlands, Tanjong Pagar. The Refreshment Buffet, Tank443 words
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Advertisement624 1905-04-20 6 NOTICES. ROOMS TO BE LET, with board at Braeside," 11 8 Bukit Timah Rum (near Newton Station). Apply 8. K. 8. c/o Straits Times. Apl 6 q.f. TO BE LET, small first floor offices faciDg Cavenngh Bridge Road and Flint Street. Apply to Guthrie 4 Co Ltd., Agents. a c624 words
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Advertisement726 1905-04-20 6 BANKS. Hongkong fi* Shanghai Banking Corporation. PAID-DP CAPITAL ..$10,000,000 RESERVE FUND:— Sterling Reserve 110,000,000 „a nn nnnn Silver Reserve 8,000,000/ 18 000 000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors 110,000,000 COURT OP DIRECTORS. H. E. Tomkini, Esq., Chairman H. W. Slade, Esq Deputy Chairman. K. QoeU, Esq. H. Bchobart, Esq. Hon. W.726 words
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Advertisement498 1905-04-20 6 BANKS. Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China INCORPORATED 3Y ROYAL CHARTER. Capital £800,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors j£Boo,ooo Reserve Fund £800,000 BANKERS. Bank of England. National Bank of Scotland. The London City M indland Bank, Ltd. SINGAPORE BRANCH. Current Accounts are opened and interest allowed at 1 per cent,498 words
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Article909 1905-04-20 7 The Duke of Marlborough fMMM recently over a mmtimg of ;li< Royal Colonial Institute at the Whitehall Rcioin~. Hotel Mvtropole. Sir Charles Bruce said that while the self-governing colouies, with the exception of a considerable territory in Northern Australia, l*y in temperature zones, it would be seen909 words
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Advertisement800 1905-04-20 7 AUCTION SALES. ALTERATION OF DATE AND PARTICULARS MORTGAGEES SALE of VALUABLE RUBBER AND COFFEE PLANTATIONS known as ATHERTON and "AINSDALE" ESTATES situated in the FEDERATED MALAY STATE OF NEGRI SEMBILAN To be sold by Public Auction (by order of Collector of Land Revenue) at the LAND OFFICE, SEREMBAN By Adam800 words
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Advertisement989 1905-04-20 7 NOTICES. NY CARLSBERG JEER a^ (Produced in Denmark) >rSv r lhebes< bottle of beer in the world. Grand prix Paris, 1889. KhYCArIsBERgJ imp mi im n i ii ii m Solo Importers *~J n m* v t (J tU. th. 8. JAMES WATSON CO.'S SCOTCH WHISKIES ARE THE BEST VALUE989 words
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Advertisement917 1905-04-20 7 NOTICES. Singapore Sporting Club Programme for the Spring Race Meeting, 1905. May 3Oth, June Ist and 3rd, FIRST DAY. Tuesday, 30th May. 1. THE MAIDEN PLATE.— VaIue $hOO A Race for Maiden Horses. Weight 9st. 31b. An allowance of 71b. to ex-Griffins imported into Straits Settlements or Federated Malay States.917 words
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Advertisement680 1905-04-20 7 NOTICES Owners of Griffins are entitled to enlei for either of the following series o' Fkh: Seriei No. 1:—1 First Day Race No. 7 Second Day— Race No. 7 Third Day-Race No. 7 Beries No. 2 First Day— Race No. 6 Second Day— Race No. 1 Third Day— Race No.680 words
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Advertisement18 1905-04-20 7 When the whole svstoin is •I Nutritive reconstruction is of viti>' importance Str/irns' Winr is the ideal Tonic.18 words
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Article522 1905-04-20 8 The "Jiji" a Japanese newspaper believes that Admiral RojdestA-ensy's fleet will drop anchor in the neighbourhood of Indo-China, *k« it will await the coining of tho Third Baltic Squadron, meanwhile employing fast cruisers to harass the trade of Japan. Had the objective of the Baltic Fleet been Vladiviatock,522 words
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Article72 1905-04-20 8 Wharves at Which Different Ships are Berthed To-day. Bast Weaii- Zamania. Victoria Ukayino Dock— Nil Albkrt <; Ravi so Dock— Patrol. Section No. 1 Tunu, Bharata, Hy» Leone 8 Claverburn. > Nil. N 4 Charon. 5 Calchas. h Natuna. Hi him Wiiarp 7 Nil. 8 I'aknarn.72 words
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Article1327 1905-04-20 8 Sir Antony Macdonnell. In the latest number of MAP." Mr. T. P. O'Connor gives a biographical sketch of the former Indian official who is figuring so largely in Irish politics just now. As Sir A. MacDonnell was a schoolfellow of Tay Pay's, the "M.A.P." butter1,327 words
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Article343 1905-04-20 8 Ceara the Favourite. A correspondent thus writes to a Ceylon paper from South India. ''At the time of my visit to the Nilgiris 1 heard that the cultivation of rubber was being seriously discussed among the planters. I had the good fortune !o make the acquaintance343 words
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Article241 1905-04-20 8 FINANCE COMMERCE. 20th April, 190 a. To-day's 4/m bank rate is 1/11 j. Usmbier bnyen f 8.60 do (Cube No. 1) nnpicked U.874 Copra Bali 8.3U do Pontianak 7.95 Pepper, Black buyers -J6.1JJ do White, 6\ 38.25 Sago Floor Sarawak $3,171/3.20 do Brunei No. 1 1.30 Pearl Sago 4.40 Coffee241 words
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Article319 1905-04-20 8 Man-of-War. Hertog Hendrik, Dut. battleship, 4,872 tons, SCO crew, 22 gun?, 6 000 b.p. Capt Hockwater 20th Apl. From Kbio, 20th Apl D— Rds. TRADINQ VESSELS, *c. Arrivals since Noon of Yesterday. Bantu, Brit. str. 2,661 ton*, Capt Wooeter •JO h Apl. From London, Mth Mar. G.c and 12 dp.319 words
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Article60 1905-04-20 8 V MBIL B Nim. >a< Sang tengloe 'alembang '.lit a Nouack lydra tharala -alypto 'enang long Wan *na a LHBTIS- n Rio. atiom. Dati Brit «tr. Calcutta IMb sir. MacMMr 19th »tr. London 19th Dot ttr. P. Soesoe 19th Ger str. Hongkong 19th Nor str. Bangkok 19th Brit str.60 words
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Article46 1905-04-20 8 nm Sathbday. landskan via ports Kedah '.B'tenliam A Feaane Pin Sen* a m. 1 p.m. landjermassin etc. Jnnttetu noon. f alacca <* P. Dickson Malacca noon. >cli Sumatra 3 p.m. funtok A Palembang/tatavur noon, 'remantle via ports Charon noon. Bwet'bam viaporte Ban Hin Guan noon.46 words
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Article138 1905-04-20 8 From Ecrofi— By the N. D. L. s.s. Koon due on '.'Oth April. From CHiKi— By the M. M. a. s. Tonkin due on 24th April. .eft Singapare Due in London Arrived lar nth N. D. L. Mar SOth Mar SOtb lar 9th B I Apl 2nd138 words
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Page 8 Advertisements
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Advertisement175 1905-04-20 8 K. A. J. CHOTIRMALL A Co., JEWELLERS SILK MERCHANTS, Nr 51, 52 High Street. Have just received a large atsortment of Japanese, Chinese, and Indian silks of all kinds and colours. Indian, and Persian carpets of all sizes, rugs and handsome ivcry goods. Also many pretty article* of silver and175 words
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Advertisement111 1905-04-20 8 !*THREE GOOD LINES ft. 4^k^HBhS3ssSttkabfl^H RUBBER HIP BOOTS. Dull finished Rubber Hip Boots, made by the BOSTON RUBBER SHOE COMPANY, used by Captains, Pilots, Tin-miners, and all seafaring men, the best and cheapest boots in the Straits to illustration. Price $21. C0 per pair. WHITEAWAY, LAIDLA T vV CO. (ORNER111 words
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Advertisement96 1905-04-20 8 GENTS- BUFF DERBY BOOTS. Oents' Derby Boots, made from the Hnest Hull head, medinm round toes, smartly finished upper*, Htrongly sewn and bradded noles. A niOht nimfortable boot for Shooting, Miners, etr. Similar to illustration. Prloe $7.00 per pair. WMMmM -smooth PUTTEE d^RSBf The "Smooth puttee" ffiH niiide from the96 words
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Advertisement315 1905-04-20 8 RUBBER KNEE BOOTS. Pull Finished Rubber Knee Boots, made by the celebrated BAY STATE RUBBER COMPANY, splendid value Used by Tin Miners Pilots, Captains and all seafaring men exact to illustration. Price $12.50 per pair. 111; !!|i ■/.'•llfllL* THE :[jj;«!i||f KITCHENER The '-Kitchener" *J| similar to illustraJ tion, made from315 words
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Miscellaneous33 1905-04-20 8 WEATHER TELEBRAM. (H K A C. Telegraph Company.) 19th April HONGKONG- 10 am. Barometer 39.83 Direction of Wind ss. Force of Wind 3 Mnx.Tarup in Shade 79 MANILA— 76O se. 8. 31. 26.33 words
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Article1244 1905-04-20 9 Under thU heading the following abbrevla lions arenaed: str. iteamer; ih. ship; bq. barque »eh.— schooner Yet.— Yacht Cru.— Crmaer; Gbt Uunboat; Tor.— Torpedo; H.p. Hone-power Brit.— BritUh t U. B.— United States; Fch.— French; Ger.— Gerrarn; Dnt.— Dutch O.c. General-cargo d.p. deck pas•enger; U.— Uncertain j1,244 words
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Article403 1905-04-20 9 Nam*, port, probable date of arrival., and name of agent*. STKiMKRS. Armand Bebic. Saigon, May 8 M. M. Aberlr nr, Hamburg, May B. Meyer. Agamemnon, China, Apl SO Mansfield. Alcinous, China, Apl 25: Mansfield. Airlie, Sydney, Apl 34 Boustead Ashridge, Calcutta, May 7 Boustead Aynthia, Calcutta, May 14;403 words
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Article376 1905-04-20 9 P. O. Per Manila sailing on 19th April— Mr. F J. Hallifax, Mm. F. G. Somemlle ani2children, Lieut. Col. WhittaU Per Simla sailing on 27th April— Rev. E. G. Evans, Mrs. Evans and 2 infants. Mr. and Mrs. Wickett and child, Mrs. t'ulsford, Mr. atad Mrs. Rowland376 words
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Article255 1905-04-20 9 Nombei of Share* ten Valne 1 Paid npto Company Botwi B«U.n. Lwt Trans ac* tions 19 10 9 10 9 10 9 10 k l 1 I 1 ft 1 a i ioo SOLD. Bersawah O. U. Co., Ltd.12.00 13.UU 8.00 13.600 6,600 uiiiMued. 4,000 10,000 10,000 8,207 10,600255 words
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Article140 1905-04-20 9 400,000 50,000 uniMiud. 2,000 4,600 80,000 12, WW < ..(X 6,000 8,760 36,000 aou ss,oou 6.U00 786 uuuwiMd. 300,000 SU.UUO uniiMued. 57.0U0 1100 60 $126 1100 10 S ioo 100 10 60 100 100 6 1 100 I 60 125 1100 10 100 100 t 10 60 100 I140 words
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Article46 1905-04-20 9 Howuth Krmklne, Ltd. 7X Kiley, Htrpiret, Ltd. 6% Singapore Municipal m 6% Tanjona P«»»r I>n-k Co., I.t.4. n 860,000 8S6.0U0 400,000 1,878,OUO -I 9UJNM '.J60,000 I.«(W.H(V1Y pretn. 2% prem bayen. '1% prem bayem. 1% prem bayem. 'Z% alt. nom. 2% pram bayen tV pr.m, Vnv«r>.46 words
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Advertisement197 1905-04-20 9 NOTICES. VI > RAFFLES PLACE, 4jr^/k JAPANESE CURIOS AND GENERAL STORE^y DISPLAYED IN THE LAHQEST AND MOST CONVENIENTLY J ARRANQED IN SHOW ROOM^. INSPECTION CORDIALLY INVITED Feb 28tb tu.th.gat. HAVING BEEN APPOINTED AGENTS OF THE sBasle Mission Wile Works in Mangahre WE NEG TO DRAW THE ATTENTION OF BUILDERS TOJ197 words
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Advertisement262 1905-04-20 9 NOTICES. Islje Straits Wimes. AND Straits TO THOSE HOIEWABP.BOUNO. James Campbell Co. COURT, NAVAL, AND MILITARY TAILORS 59, CONDUIT STREET London, W. Mr. H. 8. DISN Mmich 30 n.c 7/nfl? Jiwards AT THB St. Louis Exposition. UNDERWOOD TYPEWRITER Received the only GRAND PRIZE That was awarded. 6UTHBIE Co. Ltd., Sole262 words
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Advertisement151 1905-04-20 9 NQBDDEUTSCHEB LLOYD. FOR HONGKONG, SHANGHAI, AND JAPAN PORTS. The Imperial Herman mail steamer R ON, 8,022 tons, Captain Mein-ra, baring left Colombo on Saturday, the 16th inst. at 2 p.m., may be expected to arrive here on ThursJay, the 20th inst. at 4 p.m. en route for above ports. For151 words
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Miscellaneous168 1905-04-20 9 SUBSCRIPTION RATES. PAYABLE in ADVANCE. Onily iiwne per year $30.00 Ho per quarter 7.60 'lo per month 2.50 do per copy 0. 16 Weekly Urae per year 18.00 do per quarter 4.60 do per copy 0.4" When sent by post, there is added for the laily ihsne, two dollars a168 words
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Advertisement709 1905-04-20 10 BUCHANAN'S BLACK WHITE The favourite at home and abroad 12 YEARS OLD. STEAMSHIP COMPANY*. P. &O. STEAM NAVIGATION CO. For China, Japan, Penang, Ceylon, Australia, India, Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean Prrts, Plymouth and London. Through Bills of Lading issued for China Coast, Persian Gulf, Continental, and American Ports. Steamers will leave709 words
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Advertisement1226 1905-04-20 10 STEAMSHIP COMPANIES. Koninklljke Paketvaart MaatsohapplJ. Under contract with tbe Netherlands India Government. Agent* at Singapore Ship AcikNcv, latb J. Djbhdbls A Co., 2-S Coi.LYKB QUAY. 1 he undermentioned dates are only approximate. St«arii<- Kr«''n Kxp'ted. Wfll *ie CffSDatetliMl loc VandirLyn Pontianak Apl If Billiton, and Pontianak Apl 20 Brouwer I'an.-h1,226 words
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Advertisement648 1905-04-20 10 STEAMSHIP COMPANIES. N.D.L NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD. Imperial Qerman Mall Line. The ':ist and wull known mail steamer* of this Compa-iy »ail fortnightly from Bremen-Hamburg vi.i Rotterdam, Antwerp. Southampton, Gibraltar, (4ervi Kanlos, (connection Marseilles, Naples, Alexandria, and vice versa) Fort Sai.l. Suei, Aden, Colombo, Fenang, Singapore, Hongkong, Shanghai, Nagasaki, and Kobe to648 words
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Advertisement619 1905-04-20 10 STEAMSHIP COMPAMHS IGEAN XBIX SHIP 80., 141 AN V -hiii' 1 t!i.,sal Str.ni It*. lV. \M The Companies' steioiern art aaspatefced rona Livprp.ml ontv.ards forth« .Mr.iits ('hum mi Japan every week, and from Japan home yards 'or l/ondon every f'Ttn'-riit an<l foi Liverpool monthly. One o.itw.ird nteann.i lach month extends619 words
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Advertisement512 1905-04-20 10 INSURANCE COMPANIES. "royal insurance co. FIKH I IFB. lOTAL INVESTKD FUNDS EXCEBI £12,000,000. TH* LABOBBT FHIE OFFICI IN THr WOKI I BODSTEAD Co., AgenU TUB LONDON AND LANCAMUH* FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY Capital tftjTT.frfffl Paid up Capital. tltjtll Reserve Fund. .X1,073,f)b0 The undersigned, AgenU for the Con pan/, are prepared to512 words
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