The Straits Times, 20 May 1905

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    15 1 The Straits Times NO. 21.741 THE STRAITS TIMES. SATURDAY. MAY 20. 1905. PRICE 15 CENTS.
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    CHURCH SERVICES.
    320 1 Sunday, aist May. KiILMITM SUNI'W Iffll K.XSTKR. St. Anmkkw'sC vtiikhkai.. Tain. Matins nml I.itnnv. 7-45 ii.ra. Huly I'niiiniunwm (rliornl). HI a.m. H"lv Cnitimuiiiuii (Plain). f-M p in. Kvpnonng nml Sermon. St. Matthkw's Sktov Links.— ll-15 p.m. Km .climv Service. 81"> ■in KvemtoiiK and Sermon. Catiikhuai. Of tiik 8008
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    SPORTING NOTES.
    779 1 This morning's work was witnessed by quite tbe largest crowd that has made an appearance since training first begunv who were rewarded by seeing very interesting wnk done both by the race lioures and griffins. The first to make an appearance was Untcag (exgriffit.) who trotted to the
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    Notes From Penang.
    744 1 The following notes are frjmi the "Echo" of last Saturday: During the interval, training operations have been proceeding very satisfactorily, and some capital M>k Bat bsM put in by many of our Singapore candidates. I see Devilment lias now •vM J »d Wingaroon as favourite for the
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    20 1 This week's Government Gazette contains oiders for the larislunt i,t cf twelve Chinese "for the period of their natural livi-s."
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      284 1 NOTICBS. Ideal Milk Enriched 20 per cent. t with Cream. F^^^ Sterilized-Not Sweetened KEFS ~£s<3m erfect Substitute for Fresh I V I 1 1 K 1905 MODEL MOTOR CARS. We offer but the latest Why Because we carry no stock. All our cars are sold before arrival Besides our famous
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      77 1 NOTICES Manufacturers' Life INSURANCE CO. Head Offick, TORONTO. CANADA. New Investment Plans. Endowments with Guaranteed Dividend 5% Gold Bond Policies. Special Endowment. Apply for rate* and particulars W. A. WHITE, Manager, c/o Messrs. GUTHRIE CO Ltd., General Agents Jan 14 w. 10-6 SINGAPORE GOLF CLUB. Tbe links of tbe abve
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      112 1 NOTICES. ROBINSON CO. (o) FULLER'S CHOCOLATE. FULLER'S SWEETS. j FULLER'S BISCUITS. In 2 Ib. 1 Ib. Boxes Fancy Hampers. ROBINSON CO. May 10 Severe Attack of Influenza Cured. It gives me great pleasure to add niv unsolicited testimonial to the many virtues of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. I was suffering from
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      160 1 DAY BY DAY. Saturday, 20th May. High Water, 11-lf. p.m. Football Y. M. C. A. v. Vampires. K.O.C. Monthly Medal. S.C.C. Cricket. Cricket. Forester*, v. TP I 10. G.T. 8 Y. M. C. A Lecture. 8.30. Rattles Hotel. Skating Dinner. II .it 111-tcm Circas opens. 9. Yap Chow Thong Opera.
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    WIRE NEWS.
    316 2 From the Dampier Despatch.) London, 4th May. The Czar baa remitted peasant debts to the Crown amounting in aggregate to £7,600,000. Tbe Government has also decided to remove existing restrictions against orthodox dissenters, including Roman Catholics Mohammedans and Buddhists. Serious May Day socialist riots are reported, many being
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    TAMING THE AFRICAN ELEPHANT.
    365 2 There ia uot. so far us we ("Asian' i are aware, any pressing demand for eWphaiit transport m Africa at the present time, bu; we feel very sure it would prove exceedingly useful in British East Africa and Uganda: and as elephants are numerous, and protected,
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    DIPLOMATIC " CHAFF."
    155 2 DIPLOMATIC CHAFF." A New York journal is responsible for the following A retort of the Japanese Minister to Germany to Count von Bulow is going the rounds of diplomatic society in Berlin. The German Chancellor, who occasionally indulges in light banter, spoke to the Japanese diplomat at a recent dinner
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      765 2 NOTICES. PURE MILK. moe^=z==^-^^ A rFRTIFirATFffI J-J7- J n M> UNS W^ ETE NE-D k JJ Dp< B GpifflthBf pfc, D> Y R. 8. ot London, Q ty wLM Hi Analytical Chemist ana Assayer Member of the Chemical g* V MTi if Gfi Bociet i e8 of Paris and >t.
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      234 2 NOTICES All/. jv— I vn POPULAR \wL^ SUPPLIED TO H. M. The King, H. R. H. The Prince of Wales, House of Lords, House of Commons, &c. &c. PRICE $13.50 PER CASE. SOLID EVEBYWHERE. Apollinaris The Qimn cf Table WmttrC BOTTLED only with it, OWN NATURAL GAS, j >nd only
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    WHERE WILL THE FLEETS MEET?
    886 3 Probably off Vladivostok. London. 1 Itli Apr.!. The 'X«w V i k HeiaM ■■tadal wir when and when will the iiiiiK.julii]y battle bt fought I These |MtttOW an being asked a; the present time I men meet. The s'.artling and dramatic appearance of Admiral RofMtvwMkjj
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      181 3 NOTICES HERCULES^CEMENT. STIVEN CO., Singapore. Nov. lo tu.tbs. DIAMONDS. JEWELLERY WATCHES. GRAMOPHONES AND FANCY GOODS. A selected stock of field glatwa for the Races. LEVY HERMANOS, 3, BATTERY POAO. BAGNALL HILLES. Contracting Electrical Engineers and Importers Electrical Steam Apparatus. Have always on hand most limim Stock of Elprmral Apparatus^ JZOTATIOSS
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      303 3 Lux is the Cheapest Light. f COMPARATIVE TABLE OF THE RELATIVE COST OF DIFFERENT LIGHTS. /jSpv-^^KrX _c» of For ICO Candle Power Hours \J3g>^^y»'<^Mt<E^v Material for Burning Burning Xf^JmmmimJm^^Lmm Material Consumption Cost of Pence —^T~^^^^^^r^ Stearine Candles 6d. per lb. 2.03 lb. 12 18 V'^^jflp^r- Electric Incandescent Light "id. per
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      304 3 S. EDWARDS SCHOOL Under Government inspection and Examination. XUWARA ELiYA, CEYLON, 8,200 feet above sea level. For the son* of Europeans only. ALL the advantage* of a flr<t class school in England at very moderate fees. Very hei'thy climate Kesident ErgiUh graduates. Experienced lady u>acbes younger boys. School bnildinss stand
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      15 3 ZYMOLE TOOTH POWDER, a per'p.t .mtiseptic dentifrice, cleanes at J oruarvei th. teeth,— vtry rtfrtikimf.
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    DEATHS.
    58 4 Kionc; Skok Wee:— On Friday ):>tb May, nt lier residence, No. 69, Chin Swee Koad, Mr*. Kioxo Sf.ok WtM, the l>eloved mother •fKaoM cms lit: vs. Kbom cms Book, ..ii'l their t>rolhei~, MJM til) yearn. M»j IS J0.5 K.mr.RTS:— On the -23nl Apiil, at Capel, Surrey, E. K. C
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    The Straits Times. PRICE 15 CENTS. SATURDAY, 20th MAY.
    602 4 The Straits Times. PRICE 15 CENTS. SATURDAY, 20th MAY. Wh:lk the Opin ilanitr in fjliowia^ tl:? ports* sug^esuve of a cult not gtnuM to the Chinese bcliojis pro tartl nib innocence of any wish to administer his great, monopoly in a h»reh or viridieiive spirit, his minions0 Q Imm their
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    147 4 The Chint Mail's special corresonpent at Saigon wires undar date 10th May that the Third Fleet had then just joined Admiral Rojdestveneky. The combined fleet was heavily armed and well manned. The third fleet is believed to consist of two battleships, five cruisers, and seven torpedoboats. These will take some
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    102 4 We rpgret to sea the announcement in the Times of tho death of .Sir Hugh Low, G C. M.G., who had more than forty years' experience of Colonial administration in this part of the Globe. lo 1848 he was appointed Secretary to the Government of 1 tb i n and
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    42 4 Kkuter'B telegram vi to-d ■•>• staling that Admiral R j lesiveneky will conduct all pending n»val operations in the Far East may be taken as a liii.il denial of the rumour published yesterday, that be was desirous of being immediately relieved from duty.
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    22 4 Share quotation*, general shipping news, and passenger iistf, besideb skip ping, and insurance advertisements will be found on pag: 9 and 10.
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    13 4 Advertisement* of Sales, Wanted, Tl Let etc., will be found on Pag» 6.
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    15 4 The Shipping and Import and Export offices will be closed on Wednesday next, Empire Day
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    18 4 Mr. \V. S Gimo.y, of die F. M. s. Service, is made acting resident officer at Christmas Island.
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    15 4 It is notified that the Government of Burma has withdrawn its plague restrictions against Singapore.
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    23 4 It is stated that the Home Government propose to grant. State aid to rifle clubs to the extent of X 50,000 a year.
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    22 4 The age of 102 years is reported to have been reached by Mrs. Teliciana Scully, who died at Penang a fortnight ago.
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    30 4 The Perak Pioneer has it that the Sultan of Perak intends to take v trip to Singapore and Java, returning in time for the celebration of his birthday next month.
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    32 4 A football match was played yesterday afternoon between a team from the Sutlrj and the Uaillesians, iesulting in a win for the latter by one goal to nil Both sides rlaved well.
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    29 4 Tas whole of Harmston's big circus is now here, and everything is in readiness for the opening performance to-night. Full details of the programme are contained in to-day's advertisement.
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    31 4 It is advertised that the Exchange Banks will close on Wednesday next (Empire Day), which is officially notified to be a public holiday throughout the Colony, all the Government offices closing.
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    36 4 Our report of yesterday's meeting of the Municipal Commission will be found on page 8. Sporting notes are printed on page 1 to-day. On page 8 appears a report of the Catholic Club meeting last night.
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    43 4 Mr. Edwin de Vries, who has just qualified as an assistant surgeon attbe Madras Medical College, arrived by the Teetta from Madras this morning. Mr. de V ies is accompanied by his wife. It is probable that he will be stationed in Malacca.
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      REPORTED GERMAN SEIZURE OF AN ISLAND.
      116 4 Berlin, 20th May. The North German Gazette again denies as incorrect the British and Italian reports that the German flag had been hoisted at Haichou. The paper says that these groundless rumours arose from the German gunboat Tiger having taken soundings at the mouth
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      COMMAND OF VLADIVOSTOK.
      39 4 New Admiral Appointed. London, SNA May. Reuter's correspondent at St. Petersburg says that Admiral Birileti" had an audience of the Czar yesterday before leaving for Viadivostock to command the Russian naval forces in the Far ■art.
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      ROJDESTVENSKY'S POSITION.
      24 4 Therepor's that admiral Birileff will assume immediate command over the Baltic Fleet are unfounded. Admiral Rojdestvensky will conduct all pending naval operation?.
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      PREPARING FOR SIEGE AT VLADIVOSTOK.
      31 4 All the foreign coanmeici il agents have been requested to leave Vladivostock. A similar measure was taken at Fort Arthur beforo tiie investment of the fortress
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      HOIST ON HIS OWN BOMB !
      84 4 HOIST ON HIS OWN BOMB Workman and others Blown to Atoms. Just as General Maximovitch, Governor General of Warsaw, was about to leave the Cathedral after the Czar's birtuday service, a workman who \v;ib attempting to evade two detectives slipped on the kerb and fell, causing a bomb which he
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      SIAM ACCEPTS FRENCH FRONTIER.
      32 4 M. Delcas'e 1 announces that Siam has accepted the frontier demanded by France, and the frjntier will conseipsntly l>a carried back from C3pe Lending to the Paknamven River.
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    LATEST.
    156 4 Lo'dun, -Mth May. Numerous correspondents at St. Petersburg affirm that Admiral Rojdestvvnsky is suffering from an internal disease and nervous breakdown. The Admiral hopes to be able to take the Fleet to Viadivostock and then resign his command and return to Russia. Reuter's Saigon correspondent wires that the French
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    LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL
    2005 4 Friday, 19th May. PBEsRNT. His IllllllHiimi QOVHOMB, Sir Jolin Anderson, K.c.M.u. Col \V'att», Notts Derby KeKt. (Officer Commanding the Troops). Hon K. N. Hland (Actinx Kr-i.U-ni c cillor of Malaoca). Hon. E. L. llrockman Acting Coljuial Secretary). Hon. W. It. Collyer (Attorney (ieneral). Hon. E. C. H .till
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      576 4 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Permanent and Artistic WILSON Co. ENLARGEMENTS ARTISI6 AND PHOTOGRAPHER*. p optpai ts and Groups Qpni on Sundays till II ».m. Qf fh# h|ghe t exoe ||ence. THE ONLY FIRST-CLASS PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO IN SINGAPORE. The leadin»and Largest EsUbliahiujnt— ip-to-Date and Progressive. M»T IS tn Permanent and Artistic ENLARGEMENTS Portraits
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      218 4 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. NOTICE. The undersigned having been appointed Hole Agent* in d.rjgaDore and Bangkok for the Rangoon Steam Rope Manufacturing Coy L'd. for oiled and unoiled coir rope* of every description and tize, and having same in stock, can supply every kind of lines, hemp, cotton and wire ropes, and
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      34 4 According to a telegram receHP from Saigon, the M. M. s s. Dumfiea will be detained at Saigon till Sunday the 21at inst., at 6 a.m. She is consequently expected here on Tuesday morning.
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    WEDDING AT ST. ANDREW'S.
    197 5 At St. Andrew's Cathedral on Thursday, Mr. A B. Chamberlain, chief officer of the Government yacbt Sea Men-, was married to Misb Evelyn Davies wbocame out from England on the Monmouthshire, arriving last Saturday. Rev. H. C. Izard officiated. Mr. E. Astbury performed tbe duties of
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    A SERVICE OF SONG.
    234 5 Last night, a considerable gathering oi: 'upied the 11. E. Church, Coleman Street. Bishop W. F Oldham took the chair and after some excellent musical selections, Mr. J. Polglase related some of his experiences during his recent trip to tbe United .States, and as a proof
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    LATEST BETTING.
    116 5 The following are the odds for the Singapore Derby and tbe Maiden Plate, at the coming Singapore Race Meeting, as quoted at noon to-day by Mr. C. Robinson:— Singapore Derby. Evens Winearoon 2to 1 Devilment 2to 1 Cadenas 6to 1 The Idler Bto 1 Cornwell 12 to 1
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    RACE ENTRIES.
    1527 5 The entries for the forthcoming I Singapore race meeting closed at noon to-day. The complete entries are given below Tuesday, 30th May. 1. THE MAIDEN PLATE.— VaIue $600 A Race for Maiden Horses. Weight 9st. Sib. An allowance of 71b. to ex-Griffins imported into Strtits Settlements or Federated
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    LADIES' LAWN TENNIS CLUB. The New Pavilion Opened.
    185 5 Yesterday the L.i.i.t-- I. iv D Tennis Club«ame of age, having I een formed in 1884, and the oc< \tken to hold a.. At Home in tvlebration of the event and at th>.' same time to open the handscmt* new pavilion recently
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      244 5 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS, > RAFFLES HOTEL. Jso-Ngdt SPECIAL DINNER AND SKATING. Band in Attendance. Just Arrived ex s. s. Jiratdoon Jipear Another Consignment of our Special Teak Pianos. BUILT AT OUR HONGKONG FACTORY. THE IDEAL PIANOS FOR THE CLIMATE HERE. HANDSOME MODELS, PULL IRON FRAVIE, FINE TONE. Small model $435. Large
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    BESIEGED DUKE.
    240 6 Held up by an Army of Reporters. Xew York. Nth April The Ddke of afasMssMtaT'l "leriMwi to become a clerk on one ot hi- I'ather-in-law's railways .ias brought him .ii-tant fame. If inived at lie II" 1 Woieof un annoiiiKed y< -t< rrl.iv, lint had scarcely taken his
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    A BULLET PROOF COAT.
    266 6 A trial took place lately of a bulletproof coat and an impervious shield invented by Messrs. T. N'akanishi and T. Ascano, engineers in the employment of Mr. C. Matstii, gun and ammunition dealer, Tokyo. Both breast -plate and movable shield were tried They each consisted of
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    RUBBER NOTES.
    220 6 >av> Ceylon paper Mr. P. J. Burgess, the Malay S.atej- rubber expert, with whom we had .m interesting interview when he MM i«cently in Colombo, writ<- i tits -nlijcit of "washed rubber," to the "India Rubber Journal." Dealing in fris letter with the subject of rubber adulu-ratimi he
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    COLOMBO HARBOUR WORKS.
    182 6 The new northern arm of the Colombo breakwater is now all but complete, and the northern pier head at the main entranoe is being finished off. It was thought, remarks "Indian Engineering," the other day, when a fine tank eteamer encountered the new head, that the fears
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      585 6 NOTICES. WANTED. A Chinese Bill Collector, security (1,000. Apply in writing to PECUNIA c/o Strati Timri. Apl -.-ri v.c WANTED AT ONCE. A mii art young Eurasian or Chinese clerk, shorthand and typewriting essential Must write a good hand. Apply with copies cf testimonials to 8. L. C c/o BtraiU
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      637 6 NOTICES. TO BF LET, small firat floor offices fa ing Cavenagh Bridge Road and Flint Street. Apply to Gnthrie 4 Co. Ltd., Agents. n.c. riE LET.— No. 17 Armenian Street next to St. Andrew's House, lately in the occupation of Messr*. Tomlinson and Lermit. Suitable for a boarding house. Apply
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      330 6 NOTICES. ft o fints fOP LEA PERRirS WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE. SPECIAL WARRANT jfKSSmW^ J a^^fc PURVEYORS TO W aim JHm mm ***ii lnhrUNU. I Celebrated Oilman's Stores I IHr All I —W OBTAINABLE AT ALL STORES. I SOLEAGE^TS: j I Katz Brothers Ltd. 1 NY CARLSBERG BEER (Produced in Denmark) 'I
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      185 6 Charles Robinson, Turf Commission Agent. 22, Raffles Square, (Lear Mercantile Bank). omnoMMn sow opened on Double Event, Maiden Plate and Derby, Double Event, Two Griffin Races, ALSO STIAICHT-OIT Wl\ \\H PLUE ON Maidens and Derby. The Annual Combination againat piscine 1, 2, 3 for the Singapore Derby i* now opened.
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    TRADE OF SIAM.
    604 7 The statistical report now issued by the Siam Customs Department chows, says the Bangkok Time*, that the value of the foreign trade of the port of Bangkok for the year 1904 was the greatest on record As compared with the previous year there was an increase of
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    AN INTERESTING EXPEDITION.
    298 7 Towakds the end of last month a very important expedition left Colombo in the Admiralty yacht Sealark. The \i---.-l is the latest addition to the survey vessels ot the Royal Navy, and i<> commanded by Captain B. Somerville, with whom are associated for purposes <>I scientific work
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      22 7 STEARNS' HEADACHE CURE can be obtained from all diapenaariei (quickly by post). Give* iiutant relief Avoid imitations. Keep the Genuine b*ndy \th.s.
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      423 7 NOTICES. Skin -Tortured Babies AND TIRED MOTHERS Find Comfort in Cuticura Instant Rf.uf.f and refreshing sleep for Skin-tortured Babies and rest for Tired Mothers in warm baths with Cuticcba Soap, and gentle anointing with Cit.cura O.ntmf.kt, the great .km cure and purest of emollients, to be followed in severe cases
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      748 7 AUCTION SALES. ESTATE OF THE LATE IBRAHIM BIN ABDULLA, DATO BINTARA DALAM, JOHORE. AUCTION SALE OF VALUABLE FREEHOLD RESIDENTIAL AND AGRICULTURAL PROPERTIES (By order of the Administiators) To be held at No 24. Jalan Ayer molek, Johore Bahru, Wednesday, 24th May, 1905, at 2.30 p m. Lot 1 Freehold land
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      668 7 AUCTION SALES. BEFORE BUYING A PIANO ice Arthur Allison Co.'s NEW MODELS POWELL it GO'S SHOW ROOM. May 9 tn.th s. v.c. AUCTION SALE" T8 BALES DELI LEAF TOBACCO (slightly sea-damaged) To be held at Godown No. 38. Borneo Wharf On Saturday, 27th May, 1905, at 11 am. (For account
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      693 7 NOTICES. SINGAPORE GARRISON GOLF CLUB. Thf following competitions will b« played shortly 1. Spring Cup Competition, value #30, open to members and officers of Royal Navy. Entrance fee 60 cents. Entries should reach to the Hon. Secretary on or before Slst May. JUO6. Conditions Match Play under handicap medal handicap),
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    MUNICIPAL COMMISSION.
    1069 8 Friday, 19th May. PMUOn Messrs. E. G. Broadrick (President), Dr. Murray Robertson, A. W. Bayley, Wm. Macbean, C. MacArthur, A. J. W. Watkins, H. I. Chope, Dr. Lim Boon Keng, Choa Giang Thye, also J. Polglase (Secretary), R- Pence (Engineer). The minutes of the last meeting were confirmed.
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    150 8 In view of the fact that the Singapore public will sooneror later have a supply of electrical energy at their disposal for lighting and other purposes, a booklet just issued by the electrical department of Howarth Erskine, Limited, is likely to prove extremely useful to those contemplating taking advantage of
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    236 8 A correspondent o.i the China Station writes to a Service paper at home stating that when tue Vengeance left Hongkong for the south, orders -were given out for the vessels 'at Mirs Bay to convoy the Vengeance a certain distance, while the deutroyers bad to attack the squadron. Accordingly, the
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    SINGAPORE CATHOLIC CLUB.
    934 8 New Club House Decided on. A special geueral meeting was held at the Singapore Catholic Club last night to discuss a scheme for building a Club and Hall on the old gaol site behind the Maternity Hospital. There were present the Rt. Eev. Dr. Barillon, Sjj Lionel
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    FINANCE & COMMERCE.
    12 8 FINANCE COMMERCE. 20th Voy, 1905 I Po-dav'R 4/m bink rate in 21-
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    PRODUCE.
    101 8 Gonibier buyers f 5.56 do (Cube No. 1) nnpicked 12.12 Copra Bali 8.06/8, do Pontianak 7.77 ft to 7.85 Pepper, Black 25.85 do White, 5 t 36.25 Sago Flour Sarawak 3.17J do Brunei No. 1 3.15 Pearl Sago 4.40 Coffee Rali, 15. basis 21.50 Cnti^e, Palenibane, so^baMs 23.00 Cnfit,
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    EXCHANGE
    135 8 On London Bank 4 ni s -2/Demand l/ll Privair ti na/i 2-\ do 3in i •>/- i On O'rmany— Bank d/d 2.02 Private 3 it /s 2.01J do 6 m/« 2.06| On France Bank d d 2.48J Private S m s 2.54 do 6ms 2.56 On India— Bank T.
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    SHIPPING.
    356 8 TRADING VESSELS, &c. Arrivals since Noon of Yesterday. Batavier, Brit. str. 21A tons, Capt Mellor, 20th May. From Palembaog, Kith May. Q.c., and 76 d.p. Swee Seng. For Palembang, I,'Srd Rds. Bentong, Brit. str. 240 tons, Capt Quine, 20th May. From P. Swettenbam, 18th May. 0.c., and 94 d.p.
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    DEPARTURES
    45 8 Namk. )aghetlan ■'an dm Botch <Cedah 'in Seng 11/.<■<■»/ 11/'.'<■<■»1 1 /'.'<■<■» iegovia ■'era Rio atios. Datb Brit str Manila 16th i str. BaUvia 19ih Ger str. Borneo 20ih Brit sir PSwet'ham L()th sir. P. Dickson L'Oih Qer str. Hamburg 20th Brit str. Colombo 20tb
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    MAILS CLOSE.
    99 8 MAI L S CL O SE. for Ptr iltamrr Time. Monday. Hocgkoog 4 Japnn Palma 11am. Malacca and Linggi Khr.ng Seng 2 pm. Rangoon <& Calcutta L'jinu 3p m. Penang and Deli Calypto 3 p.m P. H'ham T Anson Sappho 3 p.m. S'baya 4 B'jcruiassii Siritßorr.eo 3 p.m Muotok A
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    MAILS TO ARRIVE.
    108 8 From Europs— By tho AI.M s.s. CaUdor.t>n due on Mon.i.,. From Chima— By the M. M. s.s. Oumbea due on 22nd May. TIMS TABLE OF MAILS DUE Left Pinßspcre Due in London Ainv< Apl 13th V. &O. May 7lh May Ml. Apl 17ih N. D. L. May
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    BURGLARS.
    108 8 Nocturnal Visitor Caught at Institution Hill. About 11 o'clock last night, a Chinese I burglar entered the residence of Mr. McLennan a.t 86 Institution Hill. He I helped himself to a quantity of I clothing belorifiin^ to Mr. McCubbin, and was taking his departure when the owner discovered and
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    40 8 Empire Day (Wednesday 24t1), will be celebrated at St Mary'b, Tank Road next Government Hill pates. There will be an At Homo from 4 to 7 p.m. which all friends are warmly invited to attend. No invitations will be issued
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    40 8 To-morrow night Bishop Oldham will open a series of special religious services at the chape! on the corner of Middle Road and Waterloo Street. All the services will be in English. A cordial invitation to attend ia extended to all.
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    35 8 The Governcr ti.>* appointed Mr. Pountney to be Acling.Olik-ial Assignee, Mr. Marriott to be Acting Second Magistrate, and Mr. iSproule to be Actinia Deputy Public Prosecutor. Mr. Pountney is also made a Commissioner of Currency.
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    58 8 An K.MS, arbitration case has just been decided—Foo Choi Choon v. KM. S. Railways The plaintiff claimed from the Railway authorities v turn of about *17,500 for certain work done in the coiittiuuiionut' a portiju of the railway. The decision of the arbitrators has been in favour of Koo Choo
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      58 8 K. A. J. CHOTIRMALL Co., JEWELLERS SILK MERCHANTS, No. 51, 52 High Street. Have just received a new stock of eilks of every colour, and description, Best Japanese crepe and silk kimonos, cashmere and Canton crepe shawls, Indian, and Japanese curios, etc. Gold and Silver jewellery can be obtained at
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      223 8 WHITEAWAY, LAIDLAW CO. Jsi?-TBias^siß MM^^^L The Ideal Liquid ismr— «a« Price 60 cts. each. SMELLING M%#M SALTS. g^ 1 1 UoLU The t rown Lavender H^f^t^y^;* THE ANTISEPTIC Salts in Flat Bottle?, as .nKSßiEftfeaE i per sketch in two Si/.es. W.^SSispW' Tsoth &Z Ttfouth Wwb. Convenient for carrying j[irr~ "ih
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      44 8 A Sore Thkoat may be quickly cured by applying a flannel bandage dampened with* Chamberlain's Pain Balui. A lame back, a pain in the side or chest, should be treated in a similar manner. For sale by all dealers. THE DISPENSARY, tuths. :<!.") Gem-ral Aynt
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      1028 9 Under this heading the following abbrevltions are nsed: —str. —steamer; ib. —(hip; bq. barque sen. —schooner Yet. —Yacht: Cm. Crnuer; (ibt.—Gunboat; Tor.—Torpedo; H.p. Horse-roirer; Brit—British) U. S.—United Spates; Keb. —French; Ger. —German; Dnt. Dutch (i.c. —General-cargo d.p.—deck passenger; U.— Uncertain T. P. W.—Tanjong r'ajrar Wharf; T.P.D.—Tanjong Pagar
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      521 9 Name, port, probable date of arrival, and name of agent*. BTIAMIRB. Ajax, Liverpool, June 12 Mansfield. Ambria, Hamburg May 30; Behn Meyer. Annam, Saigon, May 23; M. Maritiraes. Atholl. New York, May 26; A. iilMlan Bayern, Honirkong, June 12, Behn Meyer. Benartv, London, June 6 P. Simons. Bengal,
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      MINING.
      265 9 of Shares issue Value up to Company Bayan B*U«n Trans astions I" GOLD. I 13,5 i A) >,SOO tuiiMuod. 4,300 eu.uoo 10,000 b,2U7 10,600 J6.700 1 10,000 50,000 160,000 20,000 1,0011 uniMiMd. f io 10 10 10 a i a i a i a i a i a i
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      152 9 400,000 10,000 nniMutd. 2,000 4,600 40,000 12.0UD J>6,000 U. 760 36,000 600 2,000 5,000 7»S onuaiMd. *JU,OOO SO,(HW Min.fisd. r.ouo i i A 1 Doff Develop aunt Co., Ltd. 10.25/ 10.50 10.00 $ioo f 60 1126 t 100 I 10 f 100 100 t 10 60 100 1100 I
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      48 9 Howarth Krtkine, Ltd. 7X Kiley, HargrttvM, Ltd. 8% Sinfrtpore Municipal 6? Tuii«n( r«»(»r I>««v c.« Em. «y 8" '250.UU0 226,000 J 400,000 -i 1,878,000 866,600 260,000 l.tM.snn SY prem. 2% prem bnyen 2% prem buyers 1% prem buyer i% dii. nom. 2% prem buyen IT p«m> *>n»»r<
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      404 9 NOTICES. f/jWTIMr^V These tiny AS^^^^^fA Capsules sVVs| aWsal superior C cure C the same diseases as these drugs Cm forty-eight hours without < C inconvenience. /'""X auk Capsule bear* the name fIUDYI FOR DISUSES OF THE OHMT. J SRIMAULTS SYRUP Of Hypo Phosphiti of LMi I Prescribed in Fsance for
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      498 9 BANKS. Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China INCORPORAI'KD BY ROYAL CHARTER. Capital £800,000 Ittxervfl Liability ol Proprietor* £800,000 Reserve und ££75,000 BANKERS. Bank of England. National Bank of Scotland. The London City A Mindland Bank, Ltd SINGAPORE BR\NCH. Current Accounts are opened and interest allowed at 1 per com.
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      670 9 BANKS Hongkong Shanghai Banking Corporation. PAID-UP CAPITAL »10 000,000 RESERVE FUND:— Sterling Reserve $10,000,0001 Silver Reserve I H^JOO.OOO 18 00n 000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors 110,000,000 COURT OF DIRECTORS. H K Toiukins, Eiq., Chairman H. W Slade, Eaq Deputy Chairm&o E. Uoetz, Esq. H. Schnbart, Eaq. Hon. W. J Gresson
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      412 9 NOTICES. Singapore sporting Clnb. SPRING RACE MEETING. Tuesday, 30th May, Thurtday, \tt, and Saturday 3rd June. Tickets of admission to the Grand Stand can now be had of Messrs. John Littlb A Co., Ltd. Daily Ticket 94 Season (10 Ladies' Tickets, Free, can now be obtained on application to the
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      688 10 BUCHANAN'S BLACK WHITE The favourite at home and abroad 12 YEARS OLD. STEAMSHIP COMPANIES. STEAM NAVIGATION CO. Per China, Japan, Penang, Ceylon, Australia, India, Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean Prrts, Plymouth and London. Through Bills of Lading issu.nl for China Coast, Persian Gulf, Oontinent.-ii, and American Ports. Steamers will leave Singapore on
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      1194 10 STEAMSHIP COMPANIES. Koninklijke Paketvaart Maatschapplj. Under contract with the Netherlands India Government. AgenU at Singapore SHIP AOBHCf, LATB J. DaEHDKLR A Co., 2-8 Colly KB QtUY. 1 hn undermentioned dates are only approximate. Steamer From Bxpted. Will >>c Despatched for It. Vajirunhi* Penang May 18 Penang, Oleb-leh. Sabang Poeloe-Raj-'h, Tnpa-Toean,
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      626 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 Bremen- Hamburg via Rotterdam, Antwerp, Southampton, Gibraltar, Genoa, Naples, (connection Marseilles, Naples, Alexandria, and vice versa) Fort Said. Suet, Aden, Colombo, Penang, Singapore, Hont(kong, Shanghai, Nagasaki, and Kobe
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      731 10 STEAMSHIP COMPANtes OOM STEAM SHIP Co., Lid. AND China Mutual Stem Nay. Co.. Ltd. The Companies' steamers are despatch*' from Liverpool outwards (or the Strait", Chirm md Japan every week, and from Japan home wards lor London every fortnight and fo Liverpool monthly. Une outward steamei sarh month extends to
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      523 10 INSURANCE COMPANIES. ROYAL INSURANCE CO. -FWE |*Fii. yOXAL iaWESTfcD FQNf.'iliiCEEl £lfcoW,ooo. th* uiuist rux ojiica in T«a won. BOUSsffAJ k Co., Iflent. TUX LONDON AND LANCAMiiK# FIRE INSURANCE C^bWANY Capital .£2,127,600 Paid up Capital. 212,750 Reserve Fund. .£1,073,6^0 Ihe usdersigned, Agents for Uie Ccc» fanj,.*™ prepared to accept firs nik.
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