The Straits Times, 27 April 1905

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    14 1 The Straits Times NO. 21.721 THE STRAITS TIMES. THURSD4Y. APRIL 27. 1905. PRICEIIS CENTS.
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      360 1 NOTICES. CONDOR CEMENT Singapore, 13th March, 1905. Messrs. C. DUPIRE CO. Dear Sirs, We have carefully tested Ike samples of CONDOR Oetcent which we had selected from shipiueutt) stored in your godowM. The tests uniformly showed the cement to tie one of high quality. THE TENSILE STRAIN WHICH IT STOOD
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      77 1 Compania General DE TABACOS DE FILIPINAS. Singapore Agency: Battery Road, No. 4 We beg to notify our friends that the Manila Cigars sold by native pedlars have nothing in common with the genuine article, if the boxes are not properly closed with all the original labels. VACCA MILK ABSOLUTELY PURE
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      205 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. ROBINSON CO. (o) RALEIGH CYCLES RALEIGH CYCLES RALEIGH CYCLES No. 2 GAZELLE ROADSTER 110 Complete with Lamp, Bell, Pump, etc', etc. (o) ROBINSON CO. A BOARDING SCHOOL FOR BOYS. Healthful location, f od the best, large play-ground, strict discipline, daily study classes under personal supervision of the Superintendent.
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      19 1 Drive out in the Cool of the Evening to HOTEL van WIJK ORCHARD ROAD. ROOMS VACANT. J»n 10 6-9-05
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      383 1 NOTICE. COLD STORAGE SUPPLIES Orchard Road Depot. Customer* are notiticl that on and aftei Saturday tlie 29th inatant tin- lm»ines* will he carried on l>y the underfilled. Frozen Meat, fresh butter and other articles can be purchased at the Depot for Cash. Monthly account? opened with European Resident*, but nodepoMt-
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    THE BRITISH MISSION TO KABUL.
    435 2 Success of the Negotiations. Simla, April 12th. Mr. Dane and the other members of the Kabul Mission arrived here to-day, travelling up with Lord Curzon from Kalka, where the two parties met. The Mission has returned in excellent fettle, after a long and trying march.
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    F. M. S. NOTES.
    242 2 From Information weived from the Chinese dhobies, the "Malay Mail" gathers that they intend to remain M strike for at least a month, at Kuala Lumpur. They want the Government to er^fr for, or allot to, them a special building for their work, and to stab.on
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    A CALLOUS SUITOR.
    189 2 Sydney, March 27. An action, in which Ivy Innocence Frost sued Donald Plowman to recover £2,000 damages for breach of promise of marriage, came before Mr. Justice Owen and a jury to-day. There were several remarkable features about the case. One of them was that the defendant,
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      314 2 NOTICES "SIDEROSTHEN PAINT. FOR Bridges, Pipe-lines, Pontoons and all Steelwork. The only preparation which will satisfactorily stand a tropical climate. IMPORTERS BORNEO Co., Ltd. JODELITE. WOOD PRESERVATIVE. Renders Soft Woods secure against attacks of White Ants, teredos, dry rot, &c. IMPORTERS BORNEO Co., Ltd. EVERY FACILITY In connection with Life
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      23 2 STEARNS 1 HEADACHE CURE, ;an be obtained from all dispensaries (quickly by post). Gives instant relief Avoid imitations. Keep the Genuine h»ndy. t.th.s.
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      540 2 NOTICES. PURE MIL"kT~ gglgmajdA CERTIFICATED In ""SWEETENED JM L-J #*C* 'M "f J Iff Dn.A. B. Griffiths, Ph.D. F. R. S. ot London. Q Jy 4\^^^^ fci A na lyti ca l Chemist ana Assayer Member of the Chemical ff± ||jllk\ yj^ay mTm i CQ Societies of Paris and ht.
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      153 2 JAMES WATSON CO.'S SCOTCH WHISKIES ARE THE BEST VALUE IN THE MARKET. FLAG BRAND, 10 YEARS OLD $12 dv per case. Duty extra. V.V.O. SPECIALLY RECOMMENDED $8.50 per case. Duty extra OBTAINABLE FROM RETAIL DEALERS, OR McALISTER Co. Ltd. sole agents. John Little Co., Ltd. :o: OUR I SkAtO*' I)i>i\arrfflonr
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    ADVANTAGES OF BEING A SAVAGE.
    1205 3 Evils of Civilisation. The geological theatre at the Sydney University was crowded with an audience of both sexes, when Professor David, sur- lounded by a fair-sized museum of speciI mens and many diagrams and maps, gave a lecture on Savagery and Civilisation I Some Advantages
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    MECCA PILGRIMS.
    605 3 The following letter appears in the "Straits Echo" over the signature of Onlooker" As is well known, the Straits Government has brought before the Legislative Council an Ordinan^j to provide for the regulation and control of pilgrim passage brokers. The Bill is designed to check the frauds, unfortunately
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      464 3 NOTICES. HERCULES CEMENT. Novlo STIVEN CO., Singapore. SINGAPORE AND KRANJI RAILWAY. From Ist April, 1905, and until further notice* •train Service for Week Days and Sundays. *VZ*S%LT DOWN TRAINS. DOWN TWAIN*. A.M AM. *JL P.M. P.M P.M P.M. P.M. P.M. AM. P.M. PM SINGAPORE a 6.86 7.40 10.00 12.3 ft
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      464 3 MUNICIPAL NOTICE. THE PREVENTION' OK CRUELTY TO ANIMALS. The Public are solicited to co-operate in pie-enting tbe cruel and improper treatment of animals. It is requested that particulars of any acts of cruelty be forwarded promptly and addressed to the Superintendent P. C. A. D- partment. Anonymous le.terg are generally
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      461 3 BANKS. Hongkong ff Shanghai Banking Corporation. PAID-OP CAPITAL »1C,OOO,OOO RESERVE FUND:— Sterling Rewire $10,000,0001 annonnn Silver fieserve f S.OOOloOO J 18 000 000 ReMire Liability of Proprietor* f 1(1,000,000 COURT OP DIRECTORS. H. E. Tomkins, E«q., Chairman. H. W. Slade, E»q Depnty Chairman. E. Ooeti, E»q. U. Schubart, Esq. Hon.
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    DEATH.
    20 4 Nivili. May On the lntli April, at Shanghai, Frederick Nevill-May, ol the Imperial Maritime Customs Service, aged 71 years.
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    The Straits Times. PRICE 15 CENTS. THURSDAY, 27TH APRIL.
    374 4 The Straits Times. PRICE 15 CENTS. THURSDAY, 27TH APRIL. Iv Ml H. C. E'lrenfels, the genial Attorney in fur the .Standard Oil Co would only talk on matters pjrt.iining to the system of management affected by that concern, or about •.ho American Foreiga Missions, with the same mellifluous tact and
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    339 4 According to to-day's wires, Sweden and Norway which are separate kingdoms under the personal rule of the King of Sweden are drifting to eeparatioD. The Norwegians are proud of their nationality and chafe under the political domination of Sweden. The Norwegian Parliament hence long objected to Swedish control over the
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    299 4 Recter announces that an interesting experiment is abcut to be starts! in the Transvaal At the close of the Boer' War.it was intended to endow tin. Transvaal with representative government. The ide\ w*q to give the new eoleny a L3^islative Assembly in wiii h members cf the executive government would
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    160 4 l'er.ang and F. M. S. planters will certainly be interested to know that t lie demand for the Tamil coolie is growing apace. From the appointment, announced in the last Fort St. George Gazette, of an Emigration Agent in M ailniH for Trinidad, it appears that the latter Colony has
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    116 4 With the return of Mr. John Anderson to the Colony, Mr. W. H. Shelford has ceased tv be a member of the Legislative Council But the severance" of Mr. Shelford's connection with bis official appointment endures merely for a day or so, as he will succeed Dr. Galloway, who leaves
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    50 4 The latest Board of Trade Journal announces that a Customs Proclamation has been issued prohibiting the exportation of cotton seed from the Protectorate of Southern Nigeria. The object is said to be that of fostering the agricultural development of the country. Tnis will strike most Freetraders as being grandmotherly legislation.
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    21 4 Share quotations, general shipping news, and passenger iiati, besides shipping, and insurance advertisements will be found on page 9 and 10.
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    20 4 Advertisement* of Sales, Wanted, To Let etc., will ba found on Paga 6. The Strait* Budget was published this morning.
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    19 4 The port of Singapore has been declared infected by the Government of Madras owing to the existence of plague.
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    16 4 The quarantine restrictions here against the port cf Bangkok on account of plague have been withdrawn
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    27 4 The P. Jt. O Outward Mail steamer Malta left Penang at 8 a. in this morning and m due to arrive here at 3 p in to-morrow.
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    30 4 This horrible heading lately appeared i:: ik Manila paper:— The quick comes to the dead. Lieut. Collius a corpse, and a bride is on tho sea to wtd him hire.
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    29 4 It in expected that Chief Justice Sir Lionel Cox and Mr. Justice Leslie Thornton will return on Saturday from Penanß where they have been sitting in the Appeal Court.
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    32 4 News has been received from India that another student from the Straits has passed out as Ansietant Surgeonhe is son of the Rev. A. Gnanamani, S. P. G Tamil missionary at Taiping.
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    32 4 The Assistant-Commissioner of Police at Sereraban recently presented the Magistrate there with a pair of n hite gloves accompanied by an official memorandum stating that he bad no criminal cases for trial.
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    38 4 A gentleman residing at the Hotel del Europe lias reported to the police that a portmanteau containing a dress suit arid other property valued at SluO was stulen from his room at the hotel during his absence yesterday.
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    40 4 The Assizes are lized to begin on Tuesday next, provided that the Appeal Court at Penang finishes in time to permit rho Singapore JadfM tv return here by that day. Than are live or six i-i.-r-i in. the bat alreaiy.
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    36 4 The F M S. yacht Merun arrived from Port S wen en Lam yesterday afternoon with the Resilient General, Mill Taylor and the Hon. W. R. Collyer. The Resident General returns to Port Swetteuliain this afternoon.
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    35 4 In a notice published in another colunn it is announced that Mr. Yeo Swee Hee takes over the Orchard Road depot of the Cold Storage Co on and after this coming Saturday, the 29th inst
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    38 4 Two junks have been blown up by mines off Tokai Island, to the south of shanghai. The appearance of mines south of Shanghai has caused a sensation as it constitutes a danger to shipping between Hongkong and Shanghai
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    58 4 The Fountain opposite the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank departed from its usual state of idleness this forenoon and sent ont a fine spray of water which looked very cool and refreshing during the few minutes it lasted. One wonders whether sea water could not be used for supplying the fountain
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    98 4 A smoking concert was held at the Institution of Engineers and Shipbuilders at Hongkong on the loth instant, in honour cf Mr. Newman Mumford, the President of the Institution. Mr. Mumtord, who is Lloyd's Surveyor, is ordered to Constantinople. About two hundred persons were preseut at the concert. Mr J.
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      KAISERS RETURN.
      32 4 Berlin, 26th April. The Kaiser will visit Bari (Italy) on 2nd May and Venice on sth May. He returns to Germany via Karlsruhe (capital of the Grand Duchy of Baden)
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      POWERS AND CRETE.
      41 4 In regard to the agitation in Crete, the Powers have expressed themselves as opposed to union with Greece. They have requested the Cretan authorities to obey this order, if not compulsory steps will be taken to enforce it.
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      MOROCCO.
      24 4 There is no furthur development in Berlin with regard to Morocco. The future depends upon the result of Count Tattenbach's mission to Fez.
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      STOESSEL COURT-MARTIALLED.
      39 4 ieneral Stoessel has been courtmartialled for transgressing the scope of his authority at Port Arthur. It has been stated that General Smirncw, the commander of the fortress, was the only officer empowered to arrange terms of capitulation.
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    Japanese Official News.
    96 4 We are indebted to Mr. Tanaka, the Japanese Consul at Singapore, for the following official telegrams from the Foreign Office at Tokyo RUSSIAN ATTACKS BEATEN OFF. Received 1.30 am. Thursday. A report from headquarters states The Russians with five battalions, sixteen squadrons, and one battery attacked us
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      THE " DIANA."
      56 4 THE DIANA." Explanation from Saigon. London, -I'lik April. The French authorities at Saigon deny that any of the Diana's crew are missing. Portions of the machinery wen; 1 Italy removed because the Cominiiuler wished to change the anchorarc of the cruiser, and the authorities were anxious to avoid tho slightest
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      KING'S VISIT TO PARIS.
      46 4 The King will remain mMfnife during his visit to Paris. He dines with President Loubet on Sunday, and remains in Paris two or three days. The visit is regarded as an important political event—the ■BimMhm of the entente regarding Mirocco vis-a-vis Germany.
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      M. LESSAR'S SUCCESSOR.
      23 4 M. Pokotilill', Director of the RussoChinese Bank, has been appointed Russian Minister at Peking, in succession to M. Lessar, deceased.
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      ABNORMAL COTTON CROP.
      27 4 The United States cotton crop this year is reported to be extraordinary. It exceeds the world's record by two and a half million bales.
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    RUSSIANS AT BATAVIA.
    38 4 Hospital ship and Eight Collliers Sighted There. The Captain of the Dutch steamer Rochussen, which arrived from Batavia this afternoon, reports that ho saw one Russian hospital chip and eight Russian collier? in Batavia harbour.
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    55 4 The next meeting of the Chinese Christian Association will he held at the Prinsep Street Church to-rrorrow, at 8 p. m. when thu following subject will be discussed, viz: Which is the more convenient ruo'lo of travelling for the public: the Tramway or the Ricksha Tram Mr. Chua Seng Hong.
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    54 4 Mr. L. M. Woodward, Public Prosecutor, is devoting almost all his time just now to the preparation of a report for the government on the Tanjong Pagar Dock Company in view of its forthcoming transference; and we hear that Mr. L. M. Sproule, the Magistrate, is to take over the
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      360 4 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. permanent M d Artistic \Alilf»#\l% ENLARGEMENTS VY I SUll CO. Portraits and Groups WWI of the highest «xoellence. IHU ONIY FIKST-CLASS PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO IN SINOAPORB The lending an.l Largest EHal»li»hiuent-rptoDate and Progressive. *|.ril l> WASSIAMULL ASSOMULL CO., Indian Store, No. 1,2, 3, 4, High Street. Jmt unpicked a
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      495 4 NOTICE. Tho undersigned having been appointed Sole Agents in S reapore and Bangkok for tho Rangoon Steam Hops Manufacturing y !.t<!. for oil»r1 and unoiled coir ropes cf every (ievjriotion snJ^iz?, Md r-Mrtog sarue in stock, can supply every kin cf iir.es. hemp, cotton and wire rope;, and t.-.rp-.uli; lo
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      224 4 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. YARN AUCTION SALE OF 3O Bales Sea-damaged Turkey Red Yarn. At the Auction Mart Friday, 28th April, at 11 a.m. (For account of concrrrjed). H. L. Cogklan 8? Co., Licensed Auctioneers. Apl 26 27-4 GHARRY FOR SALE. NEWLY PAINTED ETC. PRICE $9O Apply F.M.Q. c/o Straits Times Mar.
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      24 4 The warning symptoms of consumption should be heeded without delay. Commence with moderate doses of Stcarnt' Wine and consult the family physician at once.
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      FRENCH NEGOTIATIONS AT FEZ.
      51 5 London, 27</i April. The Temps announ *es that a detailed discussion of the French proposals in regard to Morocco is proceeding at Fez, and th:it tba attitude of the Moorish Government appears to be <iuite satisfactory. An agv- ;neni has been reached on several c «ntinl
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      TRANSVAAL'S CONSTITUTION.
      90 5 The tab jram of yesterday regarding the new c nstitution for the Transvaal should h.iv.i read:—" Tho franchise is granted oily to whites, but the Governor must reserve for Imperial consideration any hill which may impose disabilities on non-Europeans." The newspapers h( artily approve of the constituM'in, which
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      CITY AND SUBURBAN.
      31 5 The result of the City and Suburban was: Ph.uisae, 2 Atnbiti n, Dean Swift. Bettir.g at tha start 11/2, 20/1 and 100 14 on the three horses respectively.
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      COLLIER RELEASED.
      22 5 The German collier Juluile oas been granted 600 tons of coal ;U Mauritius, where sh«; was uir.e-L Bbt proceeds to
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      Saigon. FORMOSA.
      20 5 Reuters corresponded at Tokyo wires that the Japanese Privy Council has decide! ti proclaim martial law throughout Formosa.
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      CRICKET.
      11 5 The cricket match btUeen the Surrey Gentlemen ami England was
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      drawn. RUSSIAN REPULSE.
      40 5 drawn. RUSSIAN REPULSE. Five thousand Russian*, with one ol artillery, attacked the neighDoarlMoi of Kaiyuan, but were repnUorl, leaving be BeM ,i i,. ofcbei Hassan columns attacked Chang! v .nd Liaotatse, but retreated when thair comrades at Kaiyuan were defeated.
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      SWEDEN AND NORWAY.
      42 5 The endeavours of the Prince Regent to adjust the disagreement between Norway and Sweden, affecting the union of the two c-.wntrie-, hive failed, Norway refti-inc; ti m>:?otiate until her •overeign right to establish a separate consular <-ys*"ni is re'osnisp.i
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      THE "ALLEGED SPY" AT PULO BRANI.
      136 5 To the Editor of the "Straits Time*." Sin, la the leader of your issue of yesturvluy, have you not somewhat prejudged the trial of the Staff Conductor—:i man oi many year's service Yours, etc Fairpiay. Singapore, J6th April. Tlic la-t tiling we woiilil wish
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    59 5 On several occasions lately the Municipal electric service at Prang has broken down. These break-downs are due to tho fact that the main cables are defective. The contractors have intimated their willingness to provide new cables which may be expected to arrive in Parang shortly. In all other respect h
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    71 5 A SUuimieal Abtkrmd of the British Empire from 1889 to 190:* has been laid before Parliament. The first number deals solely with area, population, trade, shipping, and production. In some respects, notably ns regard the section dealing with production, the infoimation available is by no means complete. In future numbers,
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    THE SILTAN'S RETURN.
    2348 5 Another Banquet and Some Interesting Speeches. Johore is still en fete over the return of H. H the Sultan, and last night an elaborate banquet of wolcoran was extended to H. H. by the officials of the Johore Government, in the new Johore Hotel. It was the
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    EXPERIMENTAL PAVING IN BATTERY ROAD.
    207 5 The Municipal Engineer (Mr. Peirce) is presently supervising the laying down of an experimental length of street paving in Battery Road. It is known as the Indian patent stone paving. A smooth surface resembling concrete is laid on a bed of road metal and rolled
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    33 5 The British steamer Oakley, captured recently by the Japanese, has been confiscated by order of the Prize Court The Oakley was captured during January. She was conveying a cargo of coal for Vladivostock.
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    38 5 The (most for tin, aud the working of part, illy proved areas continue to interest several Johannesburg combinations. The flotation ot the Bush veld Tin Mines, and the Swaziland Tin has naturally bad effect in stirring up enterprise.
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    WEDDING.
    268 5 Van Cuylenburg-keun. Ox Ea6ter Monday, 24tli April, at St. Andrew's Cathedral, by the Rev. H. C. Izard, Mr. Ernest Keun of the Medical Department Selangcr, F. M. S., was married to Miss Caroline Amelia, elder daughter of Mr. J}hn Van Cuylenburg. The bride, who was given away by her
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    "ONE UP" FOR SINGAPORE.
    109 5 "ONE UP FOR SINGAPORE. Mr. Fred Jones, a well-known Australian, when recently visiting Hongkong, and asked by a Telegraph representative regarding the imports into that port from Australia, gave vent to a growl," it is reported. There are no statistics to be got here. True there is no Customs because
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    42 5 Wireless telegraphy for signalling and commercial purposes has assumed such importance at Hongkong that the Admiralty authorities there have decided to erect a wireless telegraphic station at Cape d'Aguilar, so that warships at Mirs Bay should be in constant communication with H»-gkon^
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    SEPOY LINES GOLF CLUB.
    197 5 Two matches have been played during the last week against combined teams of H.M S. Amphitrtle and H.M 8 The Club was successful on each occasion. The following arc the Fcores Lieut. Leganl (Thetis) 0 Dr. Kin.nyMin Ileamish (Amph.) I ('apt. Murphy I Mr. Woodman Mr.
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      15 5 ZYMOLE TOOTH POWDER, a per feet antiseptic dentifrice, clenne* ar prcaervci tba t«et.h, vtry refreshing.
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      249 5 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Raffles Hotel. SPECIAL DINNER ON Saturday, Jipril 29t6, 19G5. 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
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    A DAY AT THE DINDINGS.
    2119 6 Will Lumut Become a Port Arthur {From Our l'erak Corretpondeitt 'Twenty years ago all the same talk. Twenty years more it will be the same I don't even believe I see a dock at the Dindings only in the newspapers" Thus opined the genial towkay
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      448 6 NOTICES. THE Straits Witnes CAN BE OBTAINED AT THE FOLLOWING PLACES IN Singapore. llsasrs. John Little 4 Co., Ltd. kauri Kelly and Walsh, Ltd. Raffles Hotel. Raffles Tiffin Rooms. Messrs. Kirn Co. Adelphi Hotel. Hotel de la Paix. Hotel de l'Europe. Hotel Netherlands, Tanjong Pagar. The Refreshment Buffet, Tank Road
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      622 6 NOTICES. ROOMS TO BE LET, with board at 'Braeside," 118 Bukit Timah Ruad (near Newton Station). Apply S. E. S. c/o Straitt Timet. Apl 6 n.c. TO BE LET, small first floor offices facing Cavenagh Bridge Road rfbc Flint Street. Apply to Guthrie A Co. Ltd., Agents. o.c. rBE LET.—
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      635 6 NOTICES. WANTED. A Chinese Bill Collector, security $1,000. Apply in writing to PECUNIA c/o Straitt Timer. Apl 26 n.c. BOARD AND LODGING. Comfortable rooms with verandahs attached, available at 6 Ozley Kise. Feb7 tn. th. s. n.c. VACANT. Booms with board at reasonable terms for ladies and gentlemen. Apply to
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      494 6 BANKS. Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER. Capital XBOO.OOC Reserve Liability of Proprietors £800,000 Reserve Fund £800,000 BANKERS. Bank of England. National Bank of Scotland. The London City Mindland Bank, Ltd. SINGAPORE BRANCH. Current Accounts are opened and interest allowed at 1 per cent, per
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    THE WAR.
    1194 7 News and Notes. Paris, March 31. The St. Petersburg correspondent of the "Matin" says that every one now considers that the war has lasted long enough. In this connexion he sends a striking estimate of the Russian losses, both in men and money, during the last 14 months.
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    SHOT THROUGH MUD, WATER AND AIR.
    402 7 Tall Story from New York. A ship's captain navigating his craft on the East- River, New York, (says 'The Express,") thought the end of the world had come lately when he saw a figure shoot like a recket out of the water. It rose
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      794 7 NOTICES advertised value of $1,000 or more, since tbe Ist January, 1934, up to the time of entry. Entrance $16. Distance, 6 Furlongs. 6. THE SINGAPORE STAKES.— VaIue $800. A Handicap for all Horset, Entrance $26. Distance. 11 mile. 6. THE SECOND EX-GRIFFIN HANDI CAP.— Value $300. A Handicap foi
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      745 7 AUCTION SALES. MESSRS. POWELL V CO.'S Forthcoming Sales. Saturday, 89th April at 2 p.m. At No. SO-c Killiney Road Household. Furniture. The property of C. C. Mul, Esq. At No. «7 Institution Hill. Household Furniture. The property of Mrs. Bae. Tuesday, 2nd May at 2.30 p.m. (At Powell A Co.'s
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      702 7 AUCTION SALES. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, ETC. The property of the Revd E. G. Evans AUCTION SALE At the Mission House, Stamford Road, Friday, 28th April, a* 3 p.m. Drawing room, Dining room, and Bedroom furniture minor household requisites. Also a half plate camera with tripod and double dark slides, in perfect
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    SPORTING NOTES.
    1083 8 The track was in splendid condition this morning, and brisk work was indulged in by tho majority of the horses and griffins. The latter mostly went short spurts of 4 and 5 furlongs. Among the first to make an appearance on the track was Sir 8., the Maiden
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    POLICE NEWS.
    385 8 A complaint has been made to the local magistrate that a Chinamau. out of the crew of a steamer now in this port, lost his life on board, the result, of having beeu set upou by others, whin the vessel was at New York in January last. The
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    RUBBER IN SAMOA.
    59 8 An experiment in rubber planting is to be made in Samoa by a German company, the Samoa-Kuatschuk-Kam-pas'iie. Experts consider that the undertaking will prove a big financial success. The Germans havo been spurred on to this enterprise by the example of the English and Dutch in the
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    144 8 The British army, it would appear, is to learn ju jilsu. On 11th inst. Professor Uyenishi, of the School of Japanese Self-Defence, 31, Golden, square, W., went down to Aldershot, and on the strength of his performance arrangemet 111 1 were made for him to give hi i first lesson
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    FINANCE & COMMERCE.
    27 8 FINANCE COMMERCE. 27th April, 1905 To-day's 4/m bank rate is 1/1 1| Fully paid Raubs are down to S3, buyers Tanjong Pagars have dropped to S4OO, sellers.
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    RAUB.
    42 8 Result of work for four weeks ending 22nd April Bukit Koman Stone crushed 3,500 tons, gold obtained 561 oz average per ton 3 20 dwts. Bukit Malacca. Stone crushed 2,176 tons, gold obtained 146 oz., average per ton 1 34 dwts.
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    RUBBER MARKET.
    406 8 Messrs. Lewis and Peat's Report. London, 31st March. Para. There has been very little doiug in Fine since our last but quotations are about steady. The sales include Fine Hard at 5;6J to 5 6 for near delivery and soft at 5 5£ p. lb. Negroheads quiet at
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    PRODUCE.
    229 8 G»uibier 8.70 do (Cube No. 1) unpicked 12.12$ Copra Bali 8.80 no PontianaW 7.gp Pepper, Black buyers Z6.2S do White, 6X 37.75 Sago Flour Sarawak $3. 17|/3.20 do Bnuiei No. 1 130 Pearl Sago 440 Coffee Rali, 15^, basis 24 00 Coffee, Palembang, 20% basis 25.00 Coffee, Liberian No.
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    399 8 Man -of- War. iltran. Fed. yet. 103 tons, 26 crew, 46 h.p. Nncoilab, -.'bth Apl. From P. Swettenham, ■-'!>th Apl. Federated Malay States Uovt. For Port Swettenham, U— Bdg, TRADiNO VESSELS. Ac. Arrivals since Noon of Yesterday. Alcinout, Brit str. 4/J7B tons, Capt Pulford. -.'Kill Apl From Hongkong, 20th Apl.
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    DEPARTURES.
    52 8 Vkssil's Flag A. Debtin- d Name. Rio. atios. Solva Nor atr. Karachi 26th Trave Ger tra. Shanghai J6th Ban Seng Guan Urit «T. Bangkok i'6th Schuvekill sir. New York 26th Ophir Dut str Palem banK'JMb Stale «r. Lan^kat 26th Rrdang Sia str. Bangkok .'7th C. ff! Laei»» Ger str.
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    MAILS CLOSE.
    91 8 For Per it earner Time. To-mobkow. K lantan A Iriogganu hanWhatlHinl a.m. Sa'rang A Sourabaya VanßUmtdyk 11 a m. K lantan A Tringganu Aing Hiitg noon. Bangkok S ngapore noon. Manila UladePanay Ip.m. Sydney via ports Airlit 1 p.m. Penang and Deli Culypto S p.m. P. Sham *T.
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    MAILS TO ARRIVE.
    117 8 From Europe—By the P. AO. s.s. Malta due on 28th April. From China—By the N\ D. L. s.s. P. E. Friedrich due on Ist May. lar 1- th P. A O. Apl »th Apl 8th lar 21st -N. D. L. Apl 15th Apl lfith lar -JSni B.
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    JOHORE VOLINTEERS.
    63 8 There was ,1 mmni paxada cf the Johore Voliinteeis at Jobon on Tueadav, when over fOG Volunteer* boa Jobore, Muar, ;n>ii BaUl Pahai mined out far iMpaetion hj H U <\w hiltam. There will be another panda on Haturday, when Urn Bnltm will ;w poiat officers ■<nl n»»«
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    LIST OF PASSENGERS.
    298 8 Arrived. Per M. H. m. ttfm V 1 ■atMria— Mr. M. Menier, Mr. Kranvk, Mr. Wlriwir. Mi. Prenger, Mr. BartM, Mr. an I M >. An-uilli Mrs. Jo.-epli ami SOB, Mr I'liili-. MiMltaaM. Per M. H. Mnttt Mmsi -From Mar seillee— Mr. Mrs. ami Mi»« r.u.ln Tavwa
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    VESSELS AT TANJONU PAGAR.
    73 8 Wharves at Which Different Ships are Berthed To-day. Kast Wharf Nil. Victoria Graving Duck -Xwmm AlhkßT Gkavino Dock— Nil Section N 1. 1 Carh/le, Taeata, laasaab 'J Nil. I G F. R.i Utisa. 4 (iroximiiu. 5 Nil. 6 AK ui.,u-. Borneo Wharf 7 Baamofcr. 8 Airlic.
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      80 8 K. A. J. CHOTIRMALL Co., JEWELLERS SILK MERCHANTS, No. 51, 52 High Street. Have juet received a large assortment of JapaneTse, Chinese, and Indian silks of all kinds and colours. Indian and Persian carpets of all sizes, nigs and handsome ivory goods. Also many pretty articles of silver and gold
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      88 8 AIDS TO THE TOILET. lP»i»t Bottle $1.25 ••Oh. "TATCIIO" l $2.50 oi y and non-oily EAU PE COLOGNE. fi£s Price 55 c.nts rer bott'e Prices 40 cts. A -1.85 Jv ffiSjß MB Ml^^^ milk ok mm\im M\'\rs 1 WrTiiKP 2^^ I'l HK WHITE PHKSSIXU mikham> LA\fc>L>fcK VELVET .SOAP COMBS HOT
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      127 8 DAY BY DAY. Thursday, 27th April. High Water. Ml p.m. Philharmonic Orchestra. 8-30. Football: S.C.C. v. The IS. Yap Chow Thong Opera. 8. European Circus. Beach Koad. 9. Friday, 38th April. High Water. 4-40 a. 111. 6 54 p.m. P. O. outward mail due. Football. Raffles School, v. V. M.
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    SHIPPING IN PORT.
    1062 9 Under this heading the following abbrerlaions are naed: str. steamer; «h. -ship; bq. barjne sch.— schooner Yet.— Yacht Cru.— Cruiaer; Gbt. Qanboat; Tor.— Torpedo; H.p. florae-power Brit.— British i U. B.— United Spates; Feb.— French; Ger.— German; Dut.— Dutch G.c. General-cargo d.p.— deck pastenger; U.— Uncertain T.
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    VESSELS EXPECTED
    503 9 Name, port, probahlt date of arrival, and name of agent*. Stjumxrb. Armand Behic, Saigon, May 8; M. M. Aberlcnr, Hamburg, May B. Meyer. Agamemnon, China, May 7; Mansfield. Alcinous, China, Apl 25; Mansfield. Ashridge, Calcutta, May 7 ft -instead. Annam, Saigrn, May IS; M. Maritime*. Ayuthia, Calcutta, Mar
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    PASSENGERS BOOKED HOMEWARD.
    352 9 P. O. Per Simla sailing on 27th April— Key. E. U. Evans, Mrs. Evans and 2 irfants, Mr. and Mrs. Wickett and child, Mrs. Pnlsford, Mr. and Mr*. Rowland Allen, Miss Morrison, Mr. Giles, Mr. Carre, Mr. Bagnall, Mr. Richards and family, Mr. Ton K h, Mr.
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    MINING.
    102 9 H btr I«ue Paid Bh.L V» «P»i Company Bujot* S^lan Ttansaetions SOLD. 13,500 6^oo uniHuod. 4.J00 80,000 10,000 I,W 10,600 J6.700 110,000 50,000 160,000 20,000 2,000 uniMiMd. If 10 f 10 10 10 100 $7.60 I 10 10 8 > 1 ft 18/10 /100 Bersawah O. M. Co., Ltd..
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    TIN.
    134 9 1U,(IUO 80,000 50,000 12,000 3,000 80,000 U4.306 160,000 15,000 AJ.OOO J3.000 2,000 IIKJ 160,000 jM udumu«l. 10 1U 10 100 f 100 U 1 1 Jt 1 a i io l io I io io U 1 I 10 I 10 10 I 100 |100 t I 1 19/6
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    GENERAL.
    151 9 400.U0U iO.UUU unuwueJ. 2.U00 4,500 ill.OOi) I'J.OU) l.,'X 8,1 K lO 2,760 H6.0U0 600 2,000 6.U00 78S asuaoad. 300,000 50,010 uaiaaiwd. 87,000 1 1 Duff Development Co., Ltd. IU.UU| i"." i 9100 60 $126 100 10 100 t 100 f 10 f 60 100 S 100 f 100 60
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    DEBENTURES.
    48 9 Howarth Enkine, Lid. 71 Kiley, Hargrearea, Ltd. 6% Singapore Manieipt. 61 Tanjono P««rar I>»rt f!a.. Ltd. SY "Z «Y f 26O.U0O 2ii6,000 400,000 1,878,000 666,600 860,000 I.3W.BIN' SY prem. 2% prem bayen. 2% prcni bnysn. 1% prem l.oyen. •i.% du. nom. 2% prem boyen. IY pr«ir, bayar*.
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      164 9 NOTICES. NY CARLSBERG BEER (Produced in 1 Denmark) '1 he best bottle of beer in the world. jfe^^| Grand prix Paris, 1889. o Sole I mportors J§ ax (J lv. th. 8. V 3 RAFFLES PLACE, *^t# Af S.NQAPORE V^ JAPANESE CURIOS AND GENERAL STORE.^y DISPLAYED IN THE LARGEST ANO
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      302 9 NOTICES. iRIGAUD'S Ea&anga or japafi TOILET WATER Rigiud's laaugaW*ttr hst Ibt twtat ptrfamt of the Ktntngi Flower of }ip«a and s toothing sad cooling action on the ikin; it relieTei mosquito bites, and it most rebeshiaf after pcnpiralion. RIGAUD &C° j ■MM 8, rue Viviens*. 8 PtrU-Frnt* TO THOSE HOWEWAHD.BOUNO.
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      202 9 COMPANIA TRASATLANTICA OF BARCELONA. FOR MANILA. The Bpani«h mail steamer ISLA I)K PANA V, is expected to arrive here from Colombo od Thursday, the 27th instant, and will have prompt despatch for above port. For freight and passage apply to BARLOW <fc CO., Agent*. Apl i»4 BENZINE. We have appointed
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      702 10 BUCHANAN'S BLACK WHITE The favourite at home and abroad 12 YEARS OLD. STEAMSHIP COMPANIES. P. O. STEAM NAVIGATION CO. Por China, Japan, Penang, Ceylon, Australia, India, Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean P rts, Plymouth and London. Through Bills of Lading issued for China Coast, Persian Gulf, Continental, and American Ports. Steamers will
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      1214 10 STEAMSHIP COMPANIES. Konihklljke Paketvaart MaatsohapplJ. Under contract with the Netherlands India Government. Agmtt at Singapore Ship Agbkct. latk J. Dabndilb A Co., 2-3 Coi.i.ybb Quay. The unriermentionprt dates arc only approximito. rioll; SB^mS. >Vlll ii" IMlpttU'l-il luf Van Rie»idyk Billiton Apl 2fi Pilliton and Batavia Anl £8 Van drr I.yn
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      643 10 STEAMSHIP COMPANIES. N.D.L NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD. Imperial German Mall Ltae. The fast and wall known raail eteaßidrs of this Company sail fortnightly frotn Bfßwimn-HiMhbmrß via R.ittssMarn, An'werp, Southampton, (libralUr, Qeno:», N*p4ee, (uonnection Marseiiieß. 3Tml«3, Mexir.ikia, and vice versa) l'ort nhki, Bues, Aden, Colombo, Peoang, Singapcm, Hongkong, Shanghai, Nagasaki, and abbe to
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      614 10 STEAMSHIP COMPANIES JtiZ T ABB2sMsß»*w_ -ICEAN STEAM SHIP Co.. Ltd. AND China Mutual Steam Nay. Co., Ltd. The Companies' steamers are deftpatcl-H Tom Liverpool outwards for the Strait*, Chin* tnd Japan every week, and from Japan home <rards for Londou evcty fortnight and foi Liverpool monthly. One outward steaniei lach
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      515 10 INSURANCE COMPANIES. ROYAL INSURANCE CO. FIRE LIFI2. TOTAL INVESTED FUNDB EXCESS £12,000,000. TH* LAUCEBT FIRE OFriCI IN THI WOBLB BOUSTEAD A Co., Agent* TUB LONDON AND LANCASHIEI FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Capital £2,127,500 Paid up Capital. 212,750 II J .«servo Fund. .£1,073,550 The underused, Agents for the Con pan/, are prepared
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