The Straits Times, 4 May 1905

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    15 1 The Straits Times NO. 21.727 THE STRAITS TIMES. THURSDAY. MAY 4. 1905. PRICE 15 CENTS.
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    MAILS CLOSE.
    114 1 tor Per iteamer Time. TO MOIIKOW. Batavia A Sou a bay i Vun Ditmen 7 a.m. Bangkok I' ufit 1 1 a.m. Bengalis A Bagan Ch'ift 2p m. Rangoon A Calcutta Fumlua 3 p.m. Bangkok 3 p. m Manila .V Ilvgo S p.m. P. Sham *T. Ansoa Hye
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    VESSELS AT TANJONG PAGAR.
    88 1 Wharves at Which Different Ships are Berthed To-day. East Wuarj— City of Birmingham. Victoria Graving Dock— Johanna, Bentong. Albert Graving Dock— Kelantan Section No. 1 Indian Monarch, Kskdale, Ulenogle, Sarie Borneo, Zweena. 2 Port Tewtik, Xatuna, Bharata. S Nil. •> 4 Saint Hngo. >> 5 Ningchow,
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    DEPARTURES.
    38 1 hS.-KI S Name. Hecla Van der Liji\ Amhfttt Namtang Penang Kvrat Rig. at.oh. Date H.M. t'p Hongkong 3rd I >vi str. Pontianak 4th Brit str. l'Swet'bam 4th str. Calcutta 4th Rtr. PSwet'ham 4ih Ger str. Bangkok 4th
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    MAILS TO ARRIVE.
    131 1 From Europe— By the N.D.L. s.s. Bayern due on 4th May. From Chin*— By the M. M. s. b. Polyneritn due on Bth May. TIME TABLE OK MAILS DUI. ,efl bingapore L»ue in London Arrived lar2Ut N. DL. Apl 15th Apl 16th tar 23rd B I. Apl
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      301 1 NOTICES. SINGAPORE SPORTING CLUB. NOTICE. No Motor Cars or Motor Cycles will b allowed in the Sporting Club premises during Race Week. G. P. OWEN, Secretary. May 1 3 8 "EDEN HALL," TANGLIN. Beautifully situated. Superior rooms with private' family Stabling and tennis court Apply Mrj. Campbell. D«>von V'lla May
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      196 1 I NOTICES. Ideal Milk ggSSSg^ Enriched 20 per cent. [kT^^^^^^^*| with Cream |S|/|tf|| Sterilized-Not Sweetened RS°isssgl Perfect Substitute for Fresh Iwl 1 1 In Compania General DE TABACOS DE FI LI PIN AS. Singapore Agency 1 No. 4 Battery Road, Telephone No. 384. We have just received a shipment of
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      187 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. ROBINSON CO. RALEIGH CYCLES RALEIGH CYCLES RALEIGH CYCLES No. 2 GAZELLE ROADSTER 110 Complete with Lamp, Bell, Pump, etc., etc. ROBINSON CO. A BOARDING SCHOOL FOR BOYS. Healthful location, food the best, large play-ground, strict discipline, daily .study classes under personal supervision of the Superintendent. SPECIAL ATTENTION TO
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      32 1 WEATHER TELEGHA-I. (If. S. A. O. Telegraph Company.) Sbd May BOKGKONQ.— 10 am. Barometer 30.01 Direction of WlDd at. Forco of Wind 1. Maz.Temp in Shade 83 MANILA.-761 wsw 1. SO. 26.
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      148 1 DAY BY DAY. Thursday, 4th May. High Water. 10-40 a.m. 10 37 p.m. Xew Moon. I<M:> v B. I. outward mail cloned. 3. BnMI homeward ma! due. 5. Philharmonic Orchestra. 8-30. Yap Chow Thong Opera. 9. Friday, 5111 M«y. High Water. 11-13 a.m. 11-3 p.m. Legislative Council. 2-30. Municipal Coiumiuion.
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    VLADIVOSTOCK
    334 2 Number of Troops and Guns. It is reported, states the "Japan Times," that the defences of Vladivostock are being hurriedly prepared. The cruisers "Oromoboi" and "Rossia" are always under full steam, and an additional number of mines have been laid at the entrance of the harbour. The women and
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    ANGLO-CHINESE MARRIAGE.
    261 2 An English Girl's Tragic Romance. A Ckkago doanstck of March 15th s; ,iU-s lii Urn haae of mystery surrounding the death of a girl who was fatally burned by an overturned lamp in a West Madison Street hotel on Monday, a strange story is revealed by a Chicago
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    JOURNALISM AT BANGKOK.
    152 2 Owing to sonic delay in the delivery of the .Mfiiam Daily Press" (a Bangkok Chinese journal) to one of rts subscribers there has been great trouble. The delays have been caused by the irregular habits of the printing machine. This explanation liowwit did not satisfy the said
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      117 2 Will Experiment No More. "One of our boys rather delicate and subject to contracting croup and colds very easily," says John Congdon, Havclock, N. Z. "We have experimented with many kinds of cough mixtures, but have had such splendid results from using Chamberlain's Cough R«medy that we now use it
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      496 2 NOTICES. PURE MILK. Cg^migggl d A CERTIFICATE <£ ■|P UNSWEETENED tf Jj Q^ B G P fflths> Ph- D> F> R# S% ot Lo D d on Q [N 4 \^L^V wUf > >(a Analytic?! Chemist and Assayer Member of the Chemical g» H|f vL\^l^^^ I^// il fIQ Societies of
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      408 2 NOTICES "TIMES" Mining Candles tßurn M 3 Minutes! They keep hard and burn 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. EVERY
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    RAFFLES LIBRARY.
    312 3 The following Books will be ready fur issuo Vomorrow Aul,ym. Alan Si.. A OaraSMttmi Necklace. Barlow. Jane. By Beach .md H,- I.iiml Belloc. Hilaire. Kiiiinaniul Burial Hlissett, Nellie X., Tho Silver Key. Boothbv, Guv A Crime <>f the Under Cleeve, Lucas. Mademoiselle Nellie. De La Mare, W. J.
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    A BANGKOK HOOLIGAN.
    406 3 Deported to Singapore. A British subject Kadersah by name has twice been deported from Siam. and twice has he bobbed up again im Hant:kok, to fall into the hands of the Polioe. Once was he deported to Singapore. ,m<l once again he was about to be sent
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      309 3 NOTICES. HERCULES^CEMENT. STIVEN CO., Singapore. Nov. 10 tu.lhs. PEAK FRE AN L CO. I^ELEBRATED F^ ISCJU X X fe IN lib TINS. sJmTwg^? "S"mY M. JL L. M MJL JL PAT A CAKE. ASSORTED WAFERS. WINE MIXED. CAFE NOIR. CREAM CIGARETTES. CHOCOLATE RATAFIAS. ICE WAFERS. PLASMON PLAIN. MILK. NURSERY. DIABETIC.
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      694 3 Singapore Sporting Club Programme for the Spring Race Meeting. 1905. May 3Oth, June Ist and 3rd. FIRST DAY. Tuesday, 30th May. I. THE MAIDEN PLATE.— VaIue $60) A Race for Maiden Horses. Weight 9st. 3lb. An allowance of 7lb. to ex-Griffins imported into Straits Settlements or Federated Malay Stateo. Entrance
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      614 3 since the Ist January, 1934, up to the time of entry. Entrance 1 16. Distance, 6 Furlongs. 6. THE SINGAPORE STAKES.— VaIue $800. A Handicap for all Horset, Entrance 526. Distance. 1} mile. 8. THE BECOHD EX-GRIFFIN HANDI CAP.— Value $800. A Handicap foi Horses that have run in The
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      23 3 STEARNS 1 HEADACHE CURE, :au be obtained from .->U rispensarieJ 'quickly by post). Gives tnttan! relief. Avoid imitations. Keep tho Genuino handy. t.th.s.
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    The Straits Times. PRICE 15 CENTS. THURSDAY, 4TH MAY
    489 4 The Straits Times. PRICE 15 CENTS. THURSDAY, 4TH MAY From Washington come* the news that Britain has followed th j lead of the I'nited States in addressing a note of warning to China in re3p3ct of her non-observance of the laws of neutrality. This is comforting, and will be endorsed
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    444 4 From the interior of China one hears horrible talen periodically of the sufferings undergone by while women who have had the temerity to marry Chinese and return with their husbands to China. Another instance came to light recently in Hongkong where three white women and their half-caste children arrived destitute
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    904 4 There is so much lui^uLdersiandic^ ;:boat the firm and determined stand made by Urn Kaiser in tlie Morocco qaMtioo, ai.u ihts Kaiaat't naatives iiave been so misrepresented that the public will walccme tho searching li^lit thrown on the subject by the Betliri correspondent of tl.e London Standard. He says that
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    271 4 The credulity of the Chinese in some things is almost beyond belief. There was a case in point the other day in the flour scare during which it was a matter of f.tith among ihe Chinese commuiiuy that there wa3 on foot a demoniacal scheme, beyond the dreams of the
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    141 4 A correspondent writes to s-ny that beer on tap is to be had at several Chinese shops, but the stuff so sold in at least fif'.y per cent, of these places is absolutely unfit for human or any other consumption the tact being that the vendors have a barrel on
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    21 4 Share quotations, general shipping news, and passenger liata, besides shipping, and insurant* advertisement* will be found on pag: 9 and 10.
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    13 4 Advertisements of Sales, Wanted, To Let etc., will ba found on Paga 6.
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    7 4 The Strait* Budget was published this morning.
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    10 4 The British torpedo-depot ship Ileda left for Hongkong this morning.
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    Special Telegram to The Straits Times." CHANG-YEN-MAO CASE.
    415 4 Special Telegram to The Straits Times. CHANG-YEN-MAO CASE. Decision of the Appeal Court. l'enang, :ird May. A wire from London states that Mr. Justice Farwcll has heard the appeal lodged by the Chinese Engineering Company, asking that its name should be struck out as fallow-plaintiff with Chang- Yen-Mao in the
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  • Special German Service.
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      RISER'S BIRTHDAY PRESENT.
      26 4 Bmhm, M May. The Kaiser has presented Count von Von Baalow, on the latter* birthday, with i clock and \vi !i bi relief
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      TRADE IN THE MARSHALL ISLANDS.
      47 4 •Maent ;<ap benb 'en entered Into ttwaen tha [npari il Himia—t and the J.duit Compaay. Tha agreement (initiates the conditions under n; conducted in the Kan II island?. The duties levied there will be re !u. 'id on the Ist October next.
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      SHAHS VISIT TO EUROPE.
      20 4 The Shah of Petsia will start upon his jooraay to Entopa on t .e 7th iriEtant.
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    Reuter's Extra Service. LATEST.
    175 4 '/<, Mh May. The Japanese Legation at l'aris lias made informal representations to the French Foreign Office regarding the stav of Russian men-of-war in IndoChinese waters. The Foreign OBice intima'nl m Monday in reply that all Ihe Russian vessels had quitted French waterp. This is, however,
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      382 4 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Caldbeck Macgregor Co. (ESTABLISHED 1H64) Wine Spirit Merchants, (London. Glasgow. Hongkong, Shanghai) SINGAPORE AND PENANG. PBI OB LIST OIK APPLICATIOIT. May 4 lh g v v Permanent and Artistic WILSON Co. ENLARGEMENTS ARTISTS AN.) PHOTOGRAPHERS. p ortpajts an<J Q 8 Ckued ».n Sundays. r of the highest excellence.
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      160 4 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. NOTICE is hereby given that the business of Dalian's Auustra ian Horse Kepopitory h*s been disposed of to a ?yar icate onder tte management of Mr. George Greaves, as from the Ist May 19. '6. All debts duetocr by the business up to and including tbe 30th April,
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    Special Telegram to The "Straits Times," LATEST.
    79 5 Special Telegram to The "Straits Times," LATEST. Hongkong, 4th. May. The steamer Wuchang has been chartered at Shanghai by American and German correspondents believed to be in Russian employ. Ostensibly the object is to watcb, the forthcoming naval fight, but probably the intention is to locate Admiral Togo. Ships arriving
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      ALIENS IN BRITAIN.
      51 5 London, 3rd May. The House of Commons has read the Aliens Bill for tho second time by 211 to 59 votes. Mr. Balfour said during the debate on the Bill "We are amply justified in determining the conditions whereunder we will not admit the citizens of other
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      CHINAS NEUTRALITY.
      49 5 A Warning from Great Britain. The correspondent of the Morning Post at Washington s*ys that Britain has addressed a note warnine China, couched in identical terms with those of the United States' note to the latter, and impressing Chin^i with the need for her keeping strict neutrality.
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      TWO THOUSAND GUINEAS.
      25 5 London, ith May. The race for the Two Thousand Guineas resulted as follows Veda? (Jones) 1 Bignorino (Dillon) 2 Llangibby (Midden) 3
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      A SIGNIFICANT STATEMENT.
      77 5 New American Ambassador's Words to President Loubet. Mr. McConnick, the liO'.v American Ambuss 1 !:>r to France, presenting his credentials to President Loubet, said he rejoiced in the development of ideas which latterly had led to a rapprochement wih Prance, whi?h was the mother country of Americans
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    A "LONG FIRM."
    237 5 Yihcrday Sergt. Sheedy bad five Chinese befcre Mr Spouie for retaining stolen pro; er:y in the form of 22 case* of matehet, valtM WOO. the property of Chop Ynng Thye. Of the defendants, two were boatßMß, ooawu a day coolie, the other two van Taa Kirn Tu?.h,
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    ESSAYS ON RUBBER.
    81 5 Tin: Malay I'etiinsula Agricultural Association, I'enang, attic as to remind those interested in rubber, that the essays which the Association are giving prizes for, miibt be sent in not later than the Ist July next to the Secretary at 5 Weld Quay, Penang. A gold medal with
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    54 5 DubiNG the night of the 1 lth ult. 49 Jalan Sultan was broken into and, it is alleged, 5447 in jewellery stolen. Three Malays were arrested, two of them have been in prison since. This morning, they were again called up and the case further remanded for a week. Bail
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  • Correspondence.
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      TROUBLESOME RIKISHA COOLIES.
      220 5 To the Editor of the "Strait* Time*." Sir, W II you allow me to add my complaint to the numerous ones regarding the misbehaviour of 'rikisha coolies It is a great hardship to a man if he engages a 'rikisha in the morning on a holiday and
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    13 5 A dutch cruiser arrived from the east as we went to press to-day.
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    26 5 Thb German mail steamer Boyern having left Penang on the 3rd instant at 1 p.m may be expected to arrive 10day at about 5 p. 111.
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    24 5 It will be seen from a notice appearing in our advertising columns, that a cold storage depot is to be opened in .Selegie Road.
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    25 5 The M. M. steamer Polynesien left Colombo at 2 p. m. on the 3rd instant, and may be expected here on Monday, at about daylight.
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    27 5 The B. I. Otula arrived yesterday Irom Moji in ballast. She also brought 4 Europeans and 11 natives, the crew of the V'isna, of the same Company.
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    29 5 Subject to approval by the forthcoming general meeting of the Selaugor Turf Club, the next Kuala Lumpur races will take place on the 2nd, 4th and 6th of June.
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    37 5 Lim Ah Hi/at, who attempted to pass a c^ucterfeit dollar, has been sent to gaol tor six months. The coin, when analysed, was found to be of tin and copper, with nj silver in or on it
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    38 5 Lke Tek walked off with $41 worth of oones belonging to a bonedealer to Tiong Bahru. As he had a previous conviction, the- Police Magistrate made no bones of giving him six months' imprisonment of the rigorous variety.
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    40 5 i :ie launch leaves Johnston's Pier for Swimming Club on Sunday at 10, 11, -J.ln, 3.30, returning at 11.30, 12.30, I 5. The monthly competition, 300 yards, A Class, will be swum soon after the arrival of the lir6t launch.
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    44 5 Is the Penang Volunteer Drill Hall on the Ist instant, Colonel Walker lectured on The Battle of Mukden before a large gathering of Volunteers and others interested in the subject. The seating accommodation was tully taken up, a number of people having to stand.
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    59 5 The new steam launch Pee Wee, built at T^njong Fagar to the order of Messrs. Hooglandt and Co. for a Dutch arm in Pangkalan Brandan, was being coaled yesterday at the TaDJong Pagar wharf preparatory to leaving for Pangkalan Brandan, when she sunk from being loaded with more coal than
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    64 5 The four men who were arrested at a very early hour yesterday morning by Sergt. Nolan on the allegation of gang robbery of jewellery worth $200 odd from the person of Captain Koenig in a house in a lane off Zion Road, were during the day brought before Mr. Sproule.
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    71 5 The Bishop of Singapore and Sarawak goes in the Manila on Saturday next, the 6th inst., to Labuan and North Borneo for his annual Visitation of those parts. He hopes to find the new Chdrcb at Labuan ready for consecration. From Labuan the Bishop proceeds to Sarawak for his usual
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    81 5 At the meeting of Legislative Council to-morrow afternoon, the Council will be asked to vote 531.200 for purchase of a site for the new quarantine camp to be established between Cross Garden and Balestier Road, and $28,370 for further expenditure incurred in carrying out the engineering surveys and preparation of
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    THE ASSIZES.
    749 5 Armed Gang Robbery. The trial of Lim Ah Teh and Liew Wan Piew on a charge of having taken part in an armed gang robbery at Pulo Tekong on 12th January was concluded at the Assizes yesterday afternoon before Sir Lionel Cox and a jury. From the evidence
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    40 5 Lloyd's Return of vessels totally lost, condemned, Ac, from the Ist July to the 30th Sept., 1904 i gives a total of 135 steam and sailing vessels measuring 129,207 tons. Those under British colours numbered 53 and measured 70,657 tons.
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    54 5 On Sunday last the new Protestant Church, at Bangkok, was to have been opened for public worship. The new church is now completed, with the exception of the stained glass windows and the new organ. The furniture and appointments have been chosen with much taste, says the Siam Observer, and
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    72 5 About 130 yesterday a European engaged a gharry in Raffles Square and was driving in the direction of the Esplanade, when on Cavenagh Bridge the pony bolted. The syce was thrown from his seat and one of the wheels went over his leg, fracturing it. He was also injured on
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    SPORTING NOTES.
    1124 5 The rait of yesterday made the going very heavy this morning, and a very poor attendance put in an appearance to watch the morning's work, which was of a brisk nature. All the maidens worked aloue this morning. Sir B and the Invader maidens cantered once and put
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      306 5 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. THE TRUTH MUST AGAIN BE TOLD :o: "GENERAL STOESSEL, THE DEFENDER OF P TIFFINED AT RAFFLES HOTEL, THE SAVOY OF SINGAPORE." From "The Sphere," London, March 18th, 1905. WE MANUFACTURE, IN SOLID TEAK UPRIGHT IRON GRANDS. $100 cash And 17 monthly payments of $25 each. Prompt cash $475.
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      201 5 Opera Yap Chow Thong To-Nigh To.Night! GRAND rKKFOUMAWK Thursday, the 4th May, 1905. The ludra Pernuta Theatrical I oni|.ain of UHpi will st.»<;e 11 v it 1 AT THE ALEXANDRA HALL, No. 499 North Brirf-e Ku.i.l, The marvellous and laughable <>lay named MORNI and WARNA To-morrow sth May 1905 KHASRUSHA
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    THE AFTERMATH.
    1054 6 Horrors of the Mukden Battle. Tho following letter from Mr. A. L. 1l;tll, the correspondent of the 'Shanghai Mcniiiv in Manchuria has been published under date, llsinniintun, 31st March The imagination of the peaceful citizen cannot conceivably grasp the unnatural horror and terrors of the present war. Cold
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    BLOCKADE RUNNING.
    399 6 Capture of the Henri Balkow." The capture of the Norwegian steamer 'Henri Balkow" at the northern end of Kumgiri Straits on the 7th April was effected, we learn from the "Japan Mail," after a somewhat exciting chase. She was sighted at the first break of day steaming leisurely
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      705 6 NOTICES. BAGNALL HILLES. Contracting Electrical Engineers and Importers Electrical Steam Apparatus. Have always on hand a most Extensive Stock of Electrical Apparatus. QUOTATIONS ON APPLICATION Japan Office, 42 Yokohama. Singapore Offija, 4-6 Robinson Road. Inly 7-7-06 NOTICES. Singapore sporting Club, SPRING RACK MEKTING. Tuesday, 30th May, Thursday, Ist, and Saturday
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      643 6 NOTICES. Tsde Straits Tsimes. AND Wde Straits SUBSCRIPTION RATES. PAYABLE In ADVANCE. Daily Issue per year 180.00 do per quarter 7.60 do per month 2.60 do per copy 0.16 Weekly Uine per year 18.00 do per quarter 4.60 do per copy 0.40 When sent by post, there is added for
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      641 6 NOTICES. Two Tanglin Houses TO BE LET. Two new first class residences, pleasantly situated on Dalvey Estate very moderate rentals. Suitable for Messes. Immediate entry. H. L. Coghlan V Co., Apl 10 nc House Agent*. TO LET. Eber House," No. 1 Eber Road. Newly and thoroughly repaired. Apply to OHOA
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      631 6 NOTteES. TO BE LET, small first floor offices facing Cavenagh Bridge Road and Flint Street. Apply to Guthrie A Co Ltd., Agent*. n .c. rHE LET— No. 17 Armenian Btreet next to St. Andrew's House, lately in the occupation of Messrs. Tomlinson and Lermit. Suitable for a boarding house. Apply
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    JEALOUSK IN ANIMALS.
    623 7 Genius, whether in men or animals, it frequently but another name for abn <?• mal vanity. A performing dog at a London circus has just provided an interesting illustration of the fact, and the people who are continually living in the lime) light may learn from the
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    LABUAN NEWS
    271 7 The druugni has, says the "British North Borneo Herald of the lotk Apnl, now lasted practically for nearly six months. Never, not witkio the memory of the natives, uaa such a drought and heat been experienced. The heat is such that all outside work has to be suspended,,
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      495 7 BANKS. Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER. Capital ISOO.OOC Reserve Liability of Proprietors £800,000 Reaerve Fund £800,000 BANKERS. Bank of England. National Bank of Scotland. The London City A Mindland Bank, Ltd SINGAPORE BRANCH. Current Accounts are opened and interest allowed at 1 per cent,
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      658 7 I NPTICgg. SINGAPORE AND KRANJf RAILWAY. From Ist April, 1905, and until further noticeTrain Service for Week Days and Sunday. *2z££LT DOWN TRAINS. DOWN TRAINS. AM AM A.M. PM P.M P.M P.M. P.M. P.M. A.M. P.M. P.M SINGAPORE a 6.36 7.4 C 10.00 12.36 2.02 8.18 4.41 529 8.60 10.30
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      527 7 NOTICES. Afe& In His Britannic Majesty's Court for Siam. CIVIL JURISDICTION (PROBATE). In the Matter of ths Goods or John Bush, Deceased. By virtue of an order dated this 19th day of April instant all and all manner of persons are monished and cited to appear in this Court within
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      582 7 AUCTION SALES. VALUABLE CLUB FURNITURE NEW ENGLISH BILLIARD TABLE Auction Sale of valuable Club Furniture at Nos. 46 and 47 Almeida Street (off South Bridge Boad) Saturday, 6th May, 1905, at 2 p.m. A NEW FULL-SIZE ENGLISH BILLIARD TABLE with all accessories including a set of gai brilliant lamps; teak
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      693 7 AUCTION SALES. LAND AND HOUSES, ROCHORE ROAD. MORTGAGEE'S SALE BY AUCTION At Messrs. H. L. Oogblan Co.'s Mart, Monday, Bth May, at 2.30 p.m. All those three parcels of land hel uader Government Leases for 999 YEARS, situated at Rochore Boad, Singapore, together with the three shop nouses ereoted thereon
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      53 7 Protect Yourself and family against attacks of pneumonia by securing at once a bottle of Chamberlain's OosMjh Remedy. If this remedy is taki'ii M the first appearance of a cold all danger will be avoided. It always cures and cures quickly. Sold by all deal.oi-8^ THE DISPENSARY, General Agent, tu.
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    NEW RESERVOIR POINTS.
    199 8 Nkw discoveries in the higher mathematical regions are hardly ever regarded as affecting the practice of applied science, but the project for increasing the height of the Assouan dam in Upper Egypt has been suddenly checked by the discovery of two theoretical mathematicians in London that the
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    B. I. S. N. CO.'S TURBINE STEAMERS.
    202 8 The hunka, Linga, Lhassa class of turbine Reamer which the British India Steam Navigation Company is, says India.) Engiveering, now putting into service brings Indian coasting mail services will up to date. The scaewhat cramped dimensions of this new class of ship is
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    VICTORY AGAINST MALARIA.
    152 8 Dr. Ronald Ross reports a brilliant victory over malaria obtained in Klang and Port Swettenbam, in the Federated Malay States, consequent on the carrying out of energetic measures of drainage recemmended by the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine. Swamps are being filled up, jungle aud undergrowth cleared,
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    VICKERS-MAXIMS APPRENTICES.
    115 8 Messrs Vickers, Sons and Maxim, Limited. Barrow, have decided on an important Echeme regarding the education of their apprentices. In future all apprentices in the engineering and ordnance department will have to pass examinations in algebra and geometry, in addition to the three It's. Apprentices are to be
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    92 8 Thk League fixture, G. Company vs. V. M C. A was played off on the Old Gaol site yesterday evening. The ground was wet and its unevencess was responsible for the appearance of small pools here and there which spoiled the game. G. Company proved too strong for the Y.
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    PASSENGERS BOOKED HOMEWARD.
    123 8 P. &O. Per Coromandel, sailing on 11th May Mr. E. S. Haslam, Mr. MacGregor, Inspector and Mrs. Williams and child, Mr. Macdonell, Mr. Ward, Mr. Rutherford, Mr. J. McLean, Mr. Rowand, Mr. Latham, Mr. Netbitt, Mr. 8. E. Williams, Mr. McClintock, Mr. Low Gek Seng, Mr. H.C.
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    188 8 N. D. L. Per Preuuen leaving 15th May Mr. A. Bamforth, Mr. and Mrs. Mnl and children, Mr. Clemens, Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Cork, Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Oddai, Mrs. Lenss and son, Dr. and Mrs. Part, Mrs. Ed lin and children, Mr. E. Yenning, Mr. C. B.
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    90 8 M. M. Per Armand Behic leaving Bth May— For Marseilles— Mr. Wanner, Mr. P. W. Ferdinand, Mr. Rath, Mr. Cooper, Mrs. Cooper and two children, Mr. and Mrs. Kaplan, Mme. Ste. Marie, Mr. and Mrs. U. de C. Martelli, Mr. F. P. Symmonds, Mr. J. Dane, Mr Armstrong, Mr. Anderson,
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    IS COTTON CONTRABAND?
    141 8 The question as to whether cotton is contraband of war has again been raised, and this time in Bombay by a English seaman and his comrades working on board the steamship Riverdale. It appears that the steamer has been recently chartered by the P. and O. Company,
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    THE KING'S TURBINE YACHT.
    136 8 Messrs., A. and J. Inglis, the wellkeewn shipbuilders of Pointhcuse, Glasgrow, are to build the new turbine yacht for the King. The length suggestd is 310 ft, as compared with 490 ft. over all and 30ft. between perpendiculars in the case of the Victoria and Albert,
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    BIG NEWSPAPER CONCERN.
    110 8 A prospectus is issued by the Associated Newspapers, Limited, with a capital of one million six hundred thousand pounds, for the purchase, ca..ying on and developing of the Daily Mail, established in May 1896 the Illustrated Mail, established in July 1899 the Overseas Mail, established in November
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    66 8 A couple of days ago a puller reported at the Jiurikisha depot that he had been bilked by a Hylam. P. C. 788 was sent to make enquiries. He arrested the bilker. Lim A Chong, a friend of this man put 52.50 in- the P.C's pocket. He was arrested and
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    FINANCE & COMMERCE.
    91 8 FINANCE COMMERCE. Mh May, 1905 Co-day's 4/m bank rate is 1/1 lft The British steamer Je*»ie Burnt arrived yesterday from Batoum with 140,000 cases of oil for the Philippices. The annual out-put of the Tronoh Mines for the past six years has been furnished us, says the Time' of Malaya.
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    HADDONS PRODUCE LETTER.
    761 8 The following is the General Produoe Letter kindly furnished to us by Messrs. John Haddon Co., the well known Colonial Produoe Merchants and Commission Agents of Salisbury Square, London, E. C, and carrying prices up to the date of the departure of the mail to hand on
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    PRODUCE.
    215 8 O»mbier bnyers 9 8.80 do (Cube No. 1) unpicked 12.12 Copra Bali 8.30} do Pontianak 7.80 Pepper, Black 26,»6 do White, 6* 17.75 Sago Flonr Sarawak 3.20 do Brunei No. 1 3.121 Pearl Si o 4.40 Coffee Hali, 18* bail* 24 00 Coffee, Palembang, 20% bull 28.00 CoW>e, Liberian
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    RUBBER MARKET.
    319 8 Messrs. Figgis's Report. London, Sltt March. The following are the particular* of Plantation Rubber offered in sale to day weighing each. D. Geragama 1 case per Priam Fine Biscuits 90 lbs' 1 >, 23 lbs 1 1. Scrap 16 lbs Oallagama 2 Fine Biscuits 99 lbs 2 113
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    SHIPPING. TRADINQ VESSELS, &c.
    366 8 SHIPPING. TRADINQ VESSELS, &c. Arrivals since Noon of Yesterday. Valypto, Brit. str. 339 tons, ('apt Lowry, 4th May. Fiom Deli, 2nd May. G.c., and 13 dp. W. Mansfield <fc Co. For Deli, 6th— W. Qiang Ann, Dut str. 567 tons, Capt Craig 3rd May. From Bagan. 2ad May. (i.e., and
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      76 8 K. A. J. CHOTIRMALL Co., JEWELLERS SILK MERCHANTS, No. 51, 52 High Street. Have just received a new stock of silks of every colour, and description. Beet Japanese crepe and •ilk kimonos, cashmere and Canton crepe shawls, ladiau, and Japanese curios, etc. Gold and Silver jewellery can be obtained at
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      95 8 HAVE YOU A Taken Advantage of Our Novel f Advertising Scheme If not, don't hesitate, but secure this wonderful Bargain at once. Over 3J Feet Vo\ THE BIAHT Long, in Five V <^\ TN rtlAflPr Sections, has a I lLl^l|lJ| L Range of 25 miles. \^r f Made of Drawn
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      79 8 WEATHER REPORT. Kandang Kerbau Hotpital, 3rd May, 1905 9a.m.Spra.9p.m. Rxmauks. Bar 29 943 29.863 39 901 Temp ,-8.2 79.9 i 7H.5 WB'lbTher 80.9 76.9 j 76.0 DirofWind ss.l 8.8.X. calm Max. Temp. 86 7 Mm 74.0 Max.in Sun [J3.9 Terr, rad 70 8 Rainfall 2.79 The standard time ball at
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      SHIPPING IN PORT.
      1335 9 Under tnia heading the following abbreviations are rued: str. steamer; sh. ship; bq. barque sen. schooner Yet. Yacht Cm. Cruiser; Gbt.— Gunboat; Tor.— Torpedo; H.p. Horse-power Brit— British i U. B.— United Spates; Feb.— French; Ger.— German; Dnt.— Dutch (J.c. General-cargo d.p.— deck pastenger; U.— Uncertain T.
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      VESSELS EXPECTED.
      469 9 Name, port, probable date arrival, and name of agents. BTIAMIES. Amand Behic, Saigon, May 8; M. M. Aberlcur, Hamburg, May 16 B. Meyer. Agamemnon, China, May 7 Mansfield. Annam, Saignn, May 23 M. Maritime*. Atholl. New York, May 36; A. Qilfiliau Aynthia, Calcutta, May 14 Borneo Coy. Bayern,
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      LIST OP PASSENGERS.
      165 9 r-'er Singapore. Per P. A O. s. s. Britannia connecting with the steamer Bengal at Colombo, from London tpril 14, due Uth May— Mr. J. F. Gaze Mr. and Mrs. G. J. Marshall, Mr. L. C. Blackburn, Miss G. Cooper, Mrs H H. Hudson, Messrs. R. S.
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      MINING.
      256 9 Nniubei of Share* larae Value Paid op to Company Last B*ut*> TianaaeUon» 13,600 4,000 90,000 10,000 8,207 10,600 38.700 110,000 60,000 160,000 20,000 1,000 uniMuei. I 1M 10 t 10 t 10 1 f 1 1 1 i 1 I 1 A 1 100 17.60 10 10 8 1
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      GENERAL.
      136 9 40U.000 10,000 OIUMUXI. 2,000 4,600 80,000 12,000 i ...X, 6,000 2,760 86,000 800 2,000 6,000 786 onucoad. 300.0U0 50,000 oaianMd. 37,000 1 i 1 Duff Development Co., Ltd. IO.OOJ IU.UO 100 60 f 128 UOO 10 100 100 10 60 100 100 100 60 125 100 10 100 100
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      DEBENTURES.
      47 9 Howarth Enkine, Ltd. 7X KUey, HargiMTOi, Ltd. 6% Slnßapore Municipal 6% T».i|'oo(f PwMDo.k Co.. Ltd. 9t Z it I 860,000 W6.0U0 J 400,000 1,878,000 W6.600 aw.ooo IV pram. 2% prem bayen. '2% prem bnyers. 1% prem bayen. 2% dU. noin. 2% prem bayeri <V f»m kny>r«
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      320 9 NOTICES. IRIGAUD'S Kananga or «apan TOILET WATER Rigaud'i Ktnwgt Water his the swe ptrfume of the KiDiogi 1 lower of Jep*n md toothing md cooling iction on tht ikin, it relieves mosquito kites, and it mon refreshiaf tt~ RIGAUD &C° PERTUMBKS 8. me ViTtena*, 8 Bewmr* •l teltattsswl 4J^TAIV\ BRICK
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      172 9 NOTICES. AUSTRALIAN COOKING BUTTER IN PLAIN TINS. PRICE ONLY Fifty Gents per 1 Ib Tin. As we have only a small stock on hand orders, should be sent in without delay. McALISTER Co., Ltd. April 27 tu. th s. K5 5 fcjjff^^^^^^^" I^^^™^^ 11^ *****111 •"■•■SMiBW'aBBSBBBUBitaiOM^^i^SBISWjS w^ R»l 2 GOSNELLS
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      178 9 NORDDBOTSCHER LLOYD. FOR HONGKONG, SHANGHAI, AND JAPAN PORTB The Imperial German mail steamer BAYERS, 6,0*4 tons, Captain Formes, having left Colombo on Saturday, the -9th alt. at 11 a.m., may be expected to arrive hare om Thursday, the 4th inst. at 6 p m. en reute fer ajjove ports. For
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      696 10 BUCHANAN'S BLACK WHITE The favourite at home and abroad 12 YEARS OLD. STEAMSHIP COMPANIES. P. O. STEAM NAVIGATION CO. For China, Japan, Penang, Ceylon ADHtralla, India, Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean Prrts, Plymouth and London. Through Bills of Liulim; ißßinvl for China Coast, Persian Gulf, Continental, and American Ports. Stoamers will leave
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      693 10 STEAMSHIP COMPANIES. Koninklljke Paketvaart Maatschapplj. Under contrast with tbe Netherlands India Government. Agent* at Singapore i Ship Aochcy, latb J. Dabhdbls k Co., 3-3 Oollybb Quay. lbe undermentioned dates are only approximate. coin vi|iii'j. A vi (i: iinapatchva lor for. tier I.yn Pontianak Api 30 Billiton and Pontinnak May 4
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      496 10 HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE. HAMBURO. The steamers of this Company maintain a regular service between Hamburg, Bremen, Antwerp, and Rotterdam, and the Striitß, China, and Japan. Homewards, they are de<ipatched fortnightly for Hivre and Hamburg and once a month for Bromerhaven direct, calling at Penang and Colombo. The arrivals of the next
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      638 10 STEAMSHIP COMPANIES. N.D.L NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD. Imperial German Mall Line. The fast and well known mail steamers of this Company sail fortnightly from Rremen-Hambnrg via Rotterdam, Antwerp, Southampton, Gibraltar, Genoa. Naples, (connection Marseilles, Naples, Alexandria, and vice versa) Fort Said. Hnex, Aden, Colombo, l'enane. Singapore, Hontfkong, Shanghai, Nagasaki, and Kobe to
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      541 10 STEAMSHIP COMPANIES lOEAN STEAM SHIP Oe., Ltd, AND Chim Mutual Steam Nay. Co., Ltd. The Companies' steamers aie devpatchrri rum Liverpool outward* for the Strait", China md Japan every week, and from Japan home vardi for I.ondon every lortniKlit aad foi Liverpool monthly. One ontward aieainui inch month extends to
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      517 10 INSURANCE COMPANIES, ROYAL INSURANCE CO. FIRE LIFli. TOTAL INVESTED FUNDS BXCUEF £1 -',000,000. TH* LARGEST FIRE OfllCC IN THB V. IRI I BOUaTEAi> k Co., Agents THE LONDON ANrTLANCABIJIKI FIRE INSUKANCH COMPANY. Capital X2.127.50C Paid up Capital. 212,760 Reserve Fund. .£1,073,550 The undersigned, Ageuts (or tha Com pan/, are prepared
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