The Straits Times, 10 February 1908
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Title Section13 1908-02-10 1 The Straits Times. NO. 22.570. SINGAPORE. MONDAY. FEBRUARY 10. 1908. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Advertisement318 1908-02-10 1 Decide^~ NOW on your car. WEIGH CAREFULLY the claims of all the cars you have seen ov heard about. CONSIDER the tests that all cars have been pal to, and what they have accomplished. DECIDE whether you want a toy or a car that will stand the heavy tests of318 words
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Advertisement304 1908-02-10 1 ROBINSON AND CO. A NEW SHIPMENT OF Raleigh Cycles. mßSsaSplul^S^^^^SS^^^wßßp^Sr MODELE SUPERBE. Fitted with all the latest iinproveineuts aud with THE THREE-SPEED GEAR. POPULAR RALEIGH 4* SPECIAL RALEIGH FIRST-GRADE RALEIGH f RALEIGH ROAD RACER ALL OUR CYCLES ARE SENT OCX COMPLETE WITH LAMI'S, BELL, PI'MK ETv. ROBINSON COMPANY. THE NEW304 words
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Article416 1908-02-10 2 VIEWS OF A SCOTLAND YARD DETECTIVE. Atruiuer of young thieves was the description applied to a man found guilty the other week at CroyJou Quarter Sessions, of receiving stolen goods. It wan alleged that the prisoner took boys about with him in a light cart selecting houses416 words
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Article253 1908-02-10 2 Mr. J. 3. Carruthers' Objection and Newspaper Report. Writing in a Ceylon contemporary, Mr J. B. Carruthors, Director of Agriculture, Federated Malay States, says: Sir, Will you allow metomake a correction in your report of Homo remarks I made at tho Ceylon dinner in Kuala Lumpur roccntly. It253 words
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Article194 1908-02-10 2 An eminent Free Trade economist rightly says that the growth of wealth depends on the balance between contmniption and production what remains after supplying annual expenditure is net balance for~saving. Mr. Oiffen, another Free Trade ecoTtomist, who is the great authority on national wealth, gives Home194 words
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Advertisement431 1908-02-10 2 FOR PROTECTION OF IRON STEEL. IN THE TROPICS Siderosthen Paint E I ti 5 I Resists the action of Salts, Acids, Steam, Extreme climatic influences, tropical sea water with its destroying organisms. Specially Suitable for Bridges,* Piers and all Structural Ironwork. "Siderosthen" is what its name implies: DEATH TO RUST".431 words
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Advertisement233 1908-02-10 2 In urinary dinea-<« tin >« »t IMmMi rotnf from u^ing Gonosan. Taken internally it relieves pain, checks the dittchar^e and effecta a lasting cure. It docs not dinturb Uio t-tomach nor become obnoxioux. aor irritate the kidneyx. A trial will convince you. 0.1 it hus convinced tliouMfc. 675 WATERPROOF VKHMINPROOF233 words
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Advertisement136 1908-02-10 2 HOW A SOUTH AFRICAN MERCHANT WARDED OFF AN ATTACK OF PNEUMONIA. There i* a always canse for alarm when a severe cold is accompanied by pain in the chest. Mr. H. L. La Grange, who is manager of a store at JansenviUe, C. C, believes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is better136 words
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Advertisement252 1908-02-10 2 THERMOS Benefits of TEEHMOS T| i rni-AA THERMOS BOTTLES. THERMOS I I thermos PEOPLE IN THE JUNGLE Can now keep ice for 8 day«. THERMOS W PLANTERS. MOTORISTS. SPORTSMEN I yL. Can have ICK-COLD I NTKNOAUS at any time [I For B»b.oi EACH BOTTLE BUAIMNTCEO. H At|ConAl /I <t hd>252 words
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Article1298 1908-02-10 3 WHEN BETTER PRICES WILL PREVAIL Amongst the arrivals iv Colombo, the other day, wax Mr. J. D. Shand. the well known^ex-Ceylon planter and public toon. Mr. Shand comes back to the Island after an absence of fifteen years, says the Times of Ceylon. In the course of an1,298 words
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Article102 1908-02-10 3 Sir Harry Poland, K.C., wbo was for many years one of the counsel to the Treasury and the Horns Office, has written to the Times a letter in which he contends that the recent abortive prosecution of Herbert Druce, the proprietor of the Baker-street Bazaar, for perjury102 words
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Advertisement818 1908-02-10 3 Hackenschmidt 1 s Great Rival. Stamina •L^JWJH?-' .JmW The formidable young wrestling Jf^^M^B^ champion who has issued a challenge JbIBW^ j Hackenschmidt, is authoritatively ■9L i G^i -.rated to be the most dangerous rival who *s»MS' m ever come forward to dispute the suprenacy of the redoubtable Russian. Constant le818 words
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Advertisement847 1908-02-10 3 Direction der Disconto=Gesellschaft BERLIN-BREMEN FRANKFURT A. M. LONDON. Kapital (fully paid-up) M. 170,000,000 Reserve Pund M. 57,600,000 Ropr.>w.n^,l sj. HAMBI'WO by Ik* Norddeutsche Bank in Hamburg. Theh/mk CrMNMMiI fMMraJ b.tnkin* biutinejit of every -U-ioription ami ai'tn an representative of the following foreign banks: BroHilllanlsrhe Bank, fur Drutsrhland of Ilambarg, witb847 words
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Article359 1908-02-10 4 Sensational Statement by an Indian Leader. A Ldu.lon wire oi .January 26. gives tbe following interesting fact-:— The leader of the Transvaal Indians has issued a statement that 200 British Indians are in gaol, l'^O under notice to leave the Colony, and 2U have been warned to359 words
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Article122 1908-02-10 4 At the annual sjenerrtl meeting of Messrs. lirowu and 1 '.ividsoD. Limited, held in Ceylon, on Jauu&ry 30. unikr the presidency of Mr. G. <.'. S. rlodgson, the report was presented. Rupees 9841 is written off for depreciation, leaving a balance at credit of the profit122 words
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Article124 1908-02-10 4 A new body, the Pbuang Rural Board, has been established in tlie northern settlement and the following bylaws have been con- rmed by the Governor in Council The Collector of Land Kevenue, Penang, shall be Chairman of the Hoard. In case of an equality of votes he124 words
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Article32 1908-02-10 4 Tin- Kiuj; will BOt be advised to exercise his power of dhaJlowajßM witli respect to Ordinances to Amend the Penal CooV, tho Minor Offence- Ordinance 19(Hi. and the Polici- Force Ordinance 1872.32 words
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Article780 1908-02-10 4 Name, port, probable date of omroi, and name of Agmn. STEAMERS. Achil m, Liverpool, Mar M W. Mansfield Agamemnon, China. 15 \V. Mansfield Airl..-, Sydney, Feb 30 Boustoad Ajax. Liverpool, Fel> 19; W. Mansfield Alicante, Barcelona, l-'eb 27 Barlow Alcino.s, Liverp- 01, Apl 2 W. Mansfield Am. r780 words
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Article287 1908-02-10 4 Passengers Outward. Per P. and O. steamer China, connecting with the Hteamcr Delhi at Colombo. From London, Jan. 17, duo Feb. 15: Mr. W. O'Hanlon, Mr. H. Huntor, Mr. E. Webster, Mr. W. Anderson, Col. and Mrs. Gascoigne, Mr. J. H. Starey, Dr. K. B. Wutheroll, Mr.287 words
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Advertisement190 1908-02-10 4 3 JDO YOU A Cure That Cures There are men and women in every locality whoare being racked todeath with Rheumatism. Many of them have tried electricity, liniment*, Turkish and mineral hiths, m.issage, &c, while others have been doctored until they have IoM '1 hope and patience. Little's Oriental Bal:.;190 words
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Advertisement697 1908-02-10 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. &O. STEAM NAVIGATION CO. For China, Japan, Penang;. Ceylon, Australia, India, Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean Ports, Plymouth and London. Through Bills of Lading issned for Chins Ooast, Persian Gulf, Continental, and American Ports. Steamen will leave Singapore on or about MAIL LINE. Outward (for Chim). 19:8 Delhi Feb697 words
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Advertisement681 1908-02-10 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. HANDEL AND BCHEEPVAART MY. BANNER.' pi HANDJERMASIN. The Steamers of this oompany maintain a regular serrioe between: Singapore, Bawean, Sonrabaya, Bandjcr matin, Pulo Lant, Balik Papan, Koetei, with transhipment at Bandjermaain tor Sampit, Mandawai, Koemai, Kotta Waringin, Djdal, Marabahan, Marakaaariea, Negara and Beblrik The steamers hare good aooomodaUon681 words
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Advertisement499 1908-02-10 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. HAMBURG AMERIKA LINE. PASSENGER BERVICE By the new steamers "RHENANIA," HABSBURG," HOHESSTAUFEN. These steamers offer to the public the highest Comfort yet attained in Ooean Travelling. They have very large cabins, provided with only lower berths. The cabins are amidships and fitted with fans. Laundry on board. Doctor499 words
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Advertisement759 1908-02-10 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N. D. L. NORDOEUTSCHER LLOYD. Imperial a«rman Mall Line. The (ait and wall known mail steamers of tnii Company tail fortnightly from BremenHarabnrs rla Rotterdam, Antwerp, Southampton, Gibraltar, Genoa, Naples, (connection Marteillet, Naples, Alexandria, and rice versa) Por Said, Suez, Aden, Colombo, Penang, Singapore, Hongkong, Shanghai, Nagaaaki, and759 words
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Advertisement9 1908-02-10 4 Steams' Cordial of Cod Liver Extract makes ruddy cheeks.9 words
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Article1325 1908-02-10 5 I in > Dim lieuliiix th» (olliiwins ■Mmwliillii— mi v h-I ,lr. -t-iiner. nh. ihi >. Imj. I, inr.i ..-li. «cln»iner; Vet -TatM; Cru. -Cruiser 0 t. ronado: lip. l|..r«e p..*fr Brit. Brttfafc; I. s. i niiH.l Htatas H* Tiki* i.or.1...nn Dut. -Dutch .Ii il. lulioi spin.1,325 words
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Article96 1908-02-10 5 February 8 Patroclus, Brit str, Shanghai aud Japan t Sarasen, Ger atr. Bangkok Magnet, Brit cable str, Batavia Minilya, Brit str, Fremantle via port* Ban Hon;; Leong. Brit str. Bangkok Singapore. Brit utr, Bangkok Dovre. Nor «tr. Bangkok 9 Amilccbiis. Brit str, Manila, U'kong. Japan Manica. Brit str, Taku,96 words
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93 1908-02-10 5 Wharves at which Vessel s are Berthed To-day. T»«JO(IO P«0»B Gaht WoAsr Basin Hong Moll. Eaht Whabt Section I—Thongwa,1 Thongwa, Scot. 1 (Sbxebs Wharf):-Nil. Section No. 2— Glonog' 6— Nil. 4— Askehall. s— Kunajiri Mum. 6— Hebe, Haddon H»U, 7 Benlawcrs, Itsukishima Mam93 words
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Article98 1908-02-10 5 From EoßoPf— By ths P. .V O. s.s. Dcllii, dno February J I. Krora China— By the I'.AO. s.s. l'c nmnlar, due February l.i. Ml Jan Jan Jan Jao Jan Jan Jan Fab F»b 9 13 17 20 23 27 SI 8 6 B. I. M. M.98 words
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Article119 1908-02-10 5 riHUI bUNDA STRAITS OR ARRIVED FOR ORDERS. Jan. ill -l>ut sir Ciode, Capbiiu Houii, frum Rotterdam, Die 21. For liatavia. 31 Brit str Keemnu, Cant Conrodi, from Batavia, Jan 31. For Anmter.iam. 31— Brit itr Inlander, Capt Wright, from Christmas Is., Jan 28. For B'poro Fob 2 Dut Btr119 words
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Article67 1908-02-10 5 For Fu Steamer Tiki To-hobbow Batavio La Seijne 9 a.m. Hongkong aud Japan Krnlaictrs 11 a.m. Sarawak Kuching 11 a.m. Palembang <>phir 1 p.m. P. Swettenbam via ports Poh Ann 3 p.m. Wednesday. P. S'tenham and Penaug Kittim 1 p.m. Penang and Deli Hebe 3 p.m. Teluk Ausou67 words
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Article159 1908-02-10 5 By the Selangor, Captain Baker, Feb. 8. From Teluk Annou via ports: Mr. J. B. Klcum. Mrs. (iuest and two children, Sister St. Eulalio. Sister St. Mare, Mr. Hodder. Mr. G. D. W. Gray, Miss Stork, Mr. and Mrs. Rowland, Mr. Chi Wan Chiang, Mr. H. C.159 words
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Article325 1908-02-10 5 Present Conditions Susceptible of Amendments. Very lew people acquainted witn the actual agricultural conditions at present prevailing iv the F.M.S are likely to share iv the optimism of Mr. Winston Churchill, tho Cutler Secretary ol State for the Colonios, who is reported to have expressed his complote satisfaction325 words
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279 1908-02-10 5 A Toulon wire, of .January U says: A naval Court-martial has concluded the inquiry into the loss of the Chau/y. The Court found that it was due to the incapacity of her commanding ollicer, and deprived Captaiu Mauger of any command for three279 words
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184 1908-02-10 5 One Int-dan ticket to Calcutta, ploaw, via Baku aud Krassnovodsk. How much Forty pounds. Aud what's the price of a secoud class ticket? Twenty-three pounds. When do I reach my destination I Well, that will depeud to some extent upon yourself. If you are184 words
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Article208 1908-02-10 5 Mr. Uobeit l.aidluw. M.l., upon luriviug at Colombo, was interviewed by the Cuyloii Observer, and, in the course of his remarks on various topics, said that the anti-opium movement in the F.M.S. was making won dcrfnl progress. Some nt the best men in the208 words
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Article60 1908-02-10 5 ihu 'irtat Eastern Railway i umpan;. steamer Chelinsford, bound for -mtwerp, bab been five days outside Flushing in inn*-n* trablefog, bays a London wire of tho2sth inst. The passengers suffered from cold and hunger, the provisions having Riven "t Only five voaseU entered the Scheldt :u a60 words
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Advertisement414 1908-02-10 5 r STEAMER SAILINGS. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO.LTD. A regnlar FORTNIGHTLY service is maintained between Japan and Europe by tbe following NEW TWIN-SCREW STEAMERS, Under Mail Contract with the Imperial Japau ose Government, specially designed for tho Company's Europeau Service, lighted throughout by Electricity, providud with excellent accommodation for First and414 words
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Advertisement444 1908-02-10 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. APCAR LINE OF STEAMERS. Tuk undermentioned mail steamers of ths above Line maintain a regular servion between Calcutta and Japan, calling at Penang, Singapore, Hougkoug and Shanghai en route FLEET. Tonn Commander h.r. "Japah" 6,300 J. O. OurxNT s.b. "Greooby An:\K" 1,600 S. 11. Bklbon h.r. "Arbatoon Apcar"444 words
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Advertisement435 1908-02-10 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO., LTD. AND CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO.. LTD. n Tbe Companies' steamers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for the Straits, China and Japan every week, and from Japan homewards for London, Amsterdam and Antwerp every fortnight and for Genoa, Marseilles and Liverpool monthly. Ono435 words
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Advertisement461 1908-02-10 5 I STEAMER SAILINGS. crpir Canadian Pacific Railway Company's Royal Mail Steamship Line. THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TO ETIROPE VIA CHINA JAPAN, CANADA aud the DNITED STATES. Route from Hongkong, via Shanghai, Nagasaki, (Inland Sea of Japan), Kobe, Yokohama, Viotona and Vanoonver, R.M.S. Empress or liroi* Twin-sorew BteaR.M.S. Empbxbb or Japan men,461 words
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Miscellaneous27 1908-02-10 5 wpath£p teleoram. Hoiu^l.oug. February 10, 10 a.m BaNEoatjM 30.22 MmoHob ef^tod East Voice of Wini 2 ■In Tamp io ftaad> 68 Um»1». 7A3 B.N.E. 0 M 1127 words
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Miscellaneous109 1908-02-10 5 DAY BY HAY. Monday, February io. High Water. 157 p.m. M. M. outward mail due. M. M. homeward mail duo. L.L.T.C. tournament. HippodnaM, 7 :to p.m. Alhambra Ciuemnloi;ra|>li Show. V JO. Tuesday, February 1 1 High WaU»r. 150 a.m. fi-35 p.m. BowiM Cinij mooting, r, U p.m. St. John Aswxiatiou.109 words
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Obituary18 1908-02-10 6 PiciEßreo.— On January 15. at Marseilles, Mrs. Ellen Lee, widow of W. A. Pickering C.U.Q., Straits Settlements.18 words
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1102 1908-02-10 6 The Straits Times. PRICE 10 CENTS. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10. Tbe Batavia Nieuwsblad is devoting a considerable amount of space at present to the Strait* Tiiucß, an attention we would consider flattering if our contemporary were a little more accurate in his references to ourselves. Out readers will remember that, a1,102 words
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Article20 1908-02-10 6 Seven of the suffragettes, who besieged the houses of six members of the Cabinet, went to prison for six weeks.20 words
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Article19 1908-02-10 6 The latest news from Jeddah says that cholera has decreased and tbe deaths now are only one hundred daily.19 words
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Article33 1908-02-10 6 Two well- known Penang residents had an involuntary cold plunge from a tampan on returning to shoro from a visit to the German mail steamer in the Penang Harbour, on the 6th instant.33 words
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Article11 1908-02-10 6 All telegrams published in this iwme are protected by Copyright Ordinance.11 words
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Article12 1908-02-10 6 Captain Neville Wilkinson has been ap pointed to succeed Sir Arthur Vicars.12 words
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Article16 1908-02-10 6 Efforts are being mado to establish an English and Arabic school in Penang for Mohammedan boys.16 words
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Article22 1908-02-10 6 Tbe deal body of a Chinese leper was found hanginc to a benm in a vacant dwelling in Kuala Lumpur, on Friday.22 words
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Article23 1908-02-10 6 Au Englishwoman ha<- accomplished the feat of travelling in a balloon from London to Verdun in France in six and ft half hours.23 words
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Article21 1908-02-10 6 A message from Johannesburg states that the Transvaal Government have agreed to accept signatures for registration, dropping the insistence on finger-prints.21 words
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Article26 1908-02-10 6 It is reported that the Philippines coastwise steamship Alfred, which has been out of commission six months, will shortly be taken to Hongkong to ho re-built.26 words
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Article27 1908-02-10 6 Mr. A. G. Law, the acting Chief Justice, was engaged, this morning, with summonses in chambers. Mr. Justice Sercombe Smith heard small causes of no goncral interest.27 words
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Article32 1908-02-10 6 It is rumoured that a sharp drop has taken place in flour prices in Australia. At present thero arc about 50.000 nocks of Australian, in Hongkong, and 1.300,000 sacks of American flour.32 words
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Article31 1908-02-10 6 A German Jew, named Lyne, has been arrested at Aberdeen on a charge of having defrauded, of £2,000 at Bristol, one of a hundred women whom he was to have married.31 words
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Article33 1908-02-10 6 A regular service of wireless telegraphy was opened to the public on the Brd instant, by which Marconigrams will be despatched from London to Montreal at a fee of sevenpen, "--halfpenny per word.33 words
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Article36 1908-02-10 6 At the conclusion of the service at St. Andrew's Cathedral last evening, the Dead March (Saul) was played on the organ by Mr. E. Salzmann, in memory of the late King and Crown Prince of Portugal.36 words
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Article41 1908-02-10 6 Manterw of vesoels trading to Siam are hereby warned that the smuggling of arms or ammunition into that country is illegal, and that they are held responsible under heavy penalties that this law is not infringed by members of the crew.41 words
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Article41 1908-02-10 6 In order to protect tbe Court from being made the playground for litigants to indulge in a rivalry of hard swearing, the Chief Justice of Hongkong ordered the arrest, last week, of several Amoy witnesses who will be charged with perjury.41 words
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Article38 1908-02-10 6 The British India steamer Thongwa, on Thursday, landed at Ponang 229 statute immigrants and 3 minors, and 166 free immigrants and 2 minors, for Penang. There were, in addition, 373 coolies and 22 minors bound for Port Swettonbam.38 words
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Article45 1908-02-10 6 The annual congregational meeting of the Presbyterian Church will be held on Thursday evening at 8.45. Tbe various reports will be considered, and one or two short addresses will be given. Selection of music will be rendered during the evening, and refreshments will be provided.45 words
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Article38 1908-02-10 6 All the five boarding officers belonging to the Harbour Department, Penang, have been sworn in as special constables." This has been done, says the Pinang Gazette, to empower them to arrest emigrants and immigrants who have no passes.38 words
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Article43 1908-02-10 6 The balance shoot of the Methodist Episoopal Churcn, Kuala Lumpur, shows that the receipt., for the past year were 91,190.97, of which 8811.97 come from local sources and (885 from Mission grant. Tho expenditure shows M.04. 1 for Pastor's salary and ex penses.43 words
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Article54 1908-02-10 6 In the Illustrated London Nows, of January 11 is a reproduction of the photograph of the centrepiece which has been presented to tbe officers' mess of the Malay States Guides by the tradesmen of Taiping of all nationalities, 1907. This centrepiece is tho design and workmanship of Messrs. Mappin and54 words
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Article66 1908-02-10 6 A few days ago, three housos and a vacant lot in Petaling Street, Kuala Lumpur, changed hands for the sum of »35,000. An offer of i 17,000 was made for the same property six months ago and not aocepted. It abows, says the Malay Mail, bow much property in Kuala66 words
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Article55 1908-02-10 6 In Korea, it is no easy tank to conduct a newspaper under existing political conditions. The Japanese authorities there have again stopped the publications of the Korea Daily News for publishing articles alleged to be seditious and calculated to arouse unrest. In other words, it is a hard matter to55 words
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Article83 1908-02-10 6 Tho Mayor of Haiphong in Indo-China has been progressive enough to organise a bureau at his offioe, for supplying information to pressmen and reporters, thereby relieving them of a lot of worry aud trouble in getting municipal uew-j which led to disappointing results in too many cam Arrangements have been83 words
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Article87 1908-02-10 6 The Chinese Government is negotiating to buy up tho railway which a French Company is constructing in Yunnan from the Tonkin border. The Viceroy of Yunnan has proposed to raise part of the money by taxing the people of tbe province to the amount of tiv« millions of tads. Last87 words
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Article900 1908-02-10 6 Mr. J. B Elcum has paid a visit to Krala Lumpur. The Earl and Countess of Meath cm barked on the Asturias on January "1 and will spend a month in Ceylon. Mr. H. C. Bolfield. British Kcidonr. Selangor, will open the now wiug at the Methodist900 words
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Advertisement252 1908-02-10 6 Jbuseious Grapes HOMFSON, Direct from Almeria. THOMAS CO., 17 and 18, Stamford Road, f-^ Singapore. Per lb. tjlj Cents. PLANTER WANTED. TO PLANTERS AND OTHERB. Wanted for NorcUuil Estate, Muar, Johore, a thoroughly competent and experienced Knbber P.irii.ir. Must be able to handle both Tamil rnKPRFTP DRAIN PTPFH an 1252 words
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Advertisement165 1908-02-10 6 ALHAMBRA CINEMATOGRAPH. BBACH ROAD. To-Night' s Programme. FIRBT SH3W, 7.30 P.M. TO 9 P.M. 1 The Black Witch •i Doings of a Poodle B Poor Old Couple 4 Heavy Weight Race 6 blue Beard 6 hKi.lui Policemen 7 Bull- Fighting in Seville, 1807 8 The Dog and his Various Merit*165 words
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Article677 1908-02-10 7 ENGLISHMEN'S IGNOMINIOUS COLLAPSE. Wicket Recovers.,. FINE BOWLING BY SAUNDERS AND NOBLE. il'K'jm OiL Own Corbesposdksi.) Sy.luey, February 8, 6.86 p.m. The match was continued after tea on a sticky wicket, which made run-getting extremely difficult, and the whole of the English team wero out for 105. Saunders677 words
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Article25 1908-02-10 7 The output of the Sungei B«si Mine, in Selangor, last month, amounted to 999 piculs OV* cattiot of eleae dressed ore.25 words
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Article468 1908-02-10 7 Some Interesting Facts about the Company. Keutih's Tslbo&amJ London, February 8. The North German Lloyd has decided to raise a loan of £1,250,000 sterling. [Dib Ostasutisohb Lloyd Tbl»or»m| Berlin, February 8. The North German Lloyd has issued preference shares for twenty-five million marks. The agreement between468 words
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Article341 1908-02-10 7 Fellow-Countryman Prosecuted by Official Assignee. The Third Magistrate, Mr. E. E. Colman, proceeded, this morning, with the case against Jayakondan Chetty, who is being prosecuted by the Official Assignee on a charge of refusing, on January 24 last, to deliver up the estate and effects of the late341 words
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Article163 1908-02-10 7 A gang of armed robbers entered the lions. e f a Chinese clerk near the ii J mile stone on Thomson Ruad, last night, and property to the value of 070 was stolen. On gaining admission, seven of the robbers levelled their revolvers at the occupants, while163 words
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Article21 1908-02-10 7 A message from Johannesburg states that the Transvaal Governmont have agreed to aooept signatures for registration, dropping the insistence on finget-printa.21 words
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Article219 1908-02-10 7 FLUCTUATING QUOTATIONS FOR PLANTATION PRODUCE. Harvestings for the Month of January. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, (via Penang), February 7. The price for Para today was Bs. lsd., with few sellers. Prices for Plantation sheet, biscuits, and pale crepe were rather lower j for brown and dark sorts219 words
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Article176 1908-02-10 7 Precautions by the Authorities to Prevent Another Outrage. IKSOTtH'S i'Kl.K.lKitf London, February 8. It is expected that King Manuel and Queen Amelia will bo absent from the funeral today of the late King Carlos and the Crown Prince of Portugal. Stringent precautions aro being taken to prevent176 words
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Article48 1908-02-10 7 Postponement of Judicial Reform in Macedonia. Kbc tek's Tklkoram.; London, February 10. The Foreign Ambassadors at Constantinople havo advised their Governments to postpone the presentation of the scheme of judicial reform in Macedonia and reoomin.ml a modification which would render it more acceptable to Turkoy.48 words
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Article28 1908-02-10 7 KKI-TKH'S TBLKIikAM j London, February 10. Tho Board of Trade statistics of trade for January show the following docreases Imports £4,166,488 Exports 662,84028 words
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Article45 1908-02-10 7 A telegram was received by tho Commercial Union Insurance Company, this morning, to the effect that a fire had occurred in Kuala Lumpur, several buildings in Petaling Street being destroyed. The damage is estimated at between r .0,000 to 060,000.45 words
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Article108 1908-02-10 7 Mr. Justice Fisher gave judgment, this morning, in the case of Messrs. Dupire and Company of Tan Lian Chye. The plaintiffs claimed rent for one of the shops in the Adis building, in High Street. Defendant denied that he ever took possession. His Lordship said that ihe108 words
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Article102 1908-02-10 7 The King's Bench Division in Dublin has heard au application made on behalf of a county Clare labourer for a condition \1 order for warrants to inquire by what right Mr. Matthias Bodkin holds the office of countycourt judge of Clare, to which appointment he was gazetted102 words
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Article1068 1908-02-10 7 FASCINATING HOBBY IN BRITISH NOMENCLATURE. Some Strange Combinations. Names are strange and puzzling things our own no less than those of the Malay, or even those Red Indian polysyllables which the paternal United States Government is now civilising off the face of the earth." Adam seems to have1,068 words
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Article433 1908-02-10 7 t i Chinese New Year Holidays Provide Much Merriment. I From Our Own Correspondent., Lipis, February 5. A satisfactory state of affairs was disclosed at the aDnual general meeting of the members of the Pahang Club, which was held here, the other day. After allowing for outstandings,433 words
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Article262 1908-02-10 7 First Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders. The first ordinary general meeting ot' the Eastern Shipping Company, Ltd., was held at the Company's I traces, I'enan^. on Thursday. The following gentlemen were appointed Director* in addition to the present Managing Director (Mr. Quad Bong Keo) and Assistant Managing262 words
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Article216 1908-02-10 7 The Hon. Mr. Hugh Fort applied to Mr. Justice Fisher, this morning, on behalf of Syed Omar bin Mohamcd Alsagoff, for probate of the will of the late Hussein bin Alwee bin Hassan Alsagoff, who died in Arabia on March 2, 1907. Syed Mohamed bin Abdpl216 words
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Article122 1908-02-10 7 Chee Yong Wee, a female servant in tho employ of Chong Wan Liong, 170 Seraugfoon Road, has been arrested on a charge of theft of jewellery, valued at 1910, from her employer. Two other Chinese are arrested on a charge of having dishonestly received a large portion of122 words
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Article391 1908-02-10 7 BOTH THE SULTANS APPEAL FOR GERMAN HELP. Statement by the French Foreign Minister. [Banna's T> LK..KVM London, February 8. The French newspapers have been exer cised considerably over reports that both Sultan Abdul Aziz and Sultan Mulai Hand have appealed to Oermany against the French. A communication391 words
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Article84 1908-02-10 7 Russian Ambassador Recalled from Vienna. |lUutie's Tklk.ih\ London, February 8. The Czar has ordered the Russian Ambassador at Vienna to return to St. Petersburg. This has been much commented upon in view of Russian annoyance at Baron von Aerenthal's recont speech to the Hungarian delegation, when lie said84 words
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Article52 1908-02-10 7 [Dib Ostasiatische Lloyd Tklf.okam Berlin, February 9. A new Dutch Ministry has been formed, with Mr. Heemskerk as Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior. Mr. Swindercn becomes Minister of Foreign Affairs and Mr. Idcnburg Minister of the Colonies, and Mr. WenthoTt retains office as Minister of52 words
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Article37 1908-02-10 7 [Dib Ostasiatischi Lloyd Tblboiuxj Berlin, February 8. The freight war which hag been carried on by the Trans-Atlantic Shipping Companies for some time is now ended, after a con- ference of represenatives in Loudon.37 words
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Article27 1908-02-10 7 [.)■> Obtasutiscub Lloyd Tklkhkam Berlin. February 9. Tho authorities at Rotterdam have issued invitatioiiH for the opening of the new barbour and docks in June next.27 words
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Article27 1908-02-10 7 Dak Ostasmtischi Lloyd T>lboham| Berlin, February 8. Mr. Morse, a New York banker, haw charged i important speculators with swindling him of six million dollars.27 words
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Article29 1908-02-10 7 l'»t Uhtasutimcbi Lloyd Tklbuhau] lii rim. February 9. A Washington telegram states that the i U. S. navy department ii accumulating supplies of coal at Manila.29 words
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Article22 1908-02-10 7 I JDbr OsTDiiATiscßa Lloyd Trliokamj I Berlin, February 8. Uaisuli, the Moorish brigaud. haH rp'.ei c 1 K:il I Maclean.22 words
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Sporting Intelligence.
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Article149 1908-02-10 8 A billiard match tyOOQ up, SU.veu.-011 con cc.ling 2,."iiHl played in Calcutta, was won by Melbourne Inman. Stevenson* score was 5..14-1. On the Ist instant, the betting ou the Civil Service Cup was asfollnws Fours ou Circus Girl and Fabins t'm-s .111 Son of •tin. The uext149 words
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Article42 1908-02-10 8 Macdougall Cup. Klang has won the Mactlougall Polo Cup, beating Sulangor II in the final by four goals to one. The teams were Klaug.- Tilling. ii-witt. l>avicl.-,on, Sydney Smith (captliu). Selaugor II -Raja Alang, J. Spooner, Jackson, O. D. Russell (captain).42 words
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Article83 1908-02-10 8 Hongkong v. Shanghai. Keeu interest w,is taken in the iuttiport match between Hongkong ami Shanghai played at Hongkong, ou the 3rd instant. The meu who played were H.K.F.C Kew Aucott aud Hamilton; Hall. I'ieicy and Gregory Williams, Wishart, Eager, Turner and Mead. Shanghai: Harris; Davis aud Ollordesseu Wilson. Tyack83 words
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Article400 1908-02-10 8 I udn.s a.s Rifle Shots. The Australian ftmftt before loug will be eutitlud to call themselves a uatiou of rule siiots. for luarkniuauship has now been taken up by the so-called weaker sex. There now exists in Melbourne a Commonwealth Ladies' Rifle Club, aud ou a rcceut summer400 words
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Article535 1908-02-10 8 Civil Service Law v. The (iarrison. The Civil Service and Law opposed the Garrison iv the S.C.C. Cricket tournament ou the I'.splanade on Saturday, and before boii!|' dismissed, they compiled an excellent score of 221. The Civil Service and Law batted first, aud no fewer than scvc'i of tli.-ir535 words
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Article226 1908-02-10 8 World Record Broken. The messiigo annouueiug tliat the race for the amateur skating championship had takcu place over a ouc-mile course did much less thau justice to the competitors, whose times, iustead of being miserably slow, were quite remarkably fast, says an exchan-v from home. The course was a226 words
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Article269 1908-02-10 8 Ladies' Lawn Tennis Club. MUM Doublks.— B Class. The result of Saturday's play in the Ladies' Lawn Tennis Club was as follows Mr. and Mrs. Hartnell owe 5 beat Miss Ashby and Mr. Haskins, 6 3, 6—4. Mrs. Gaunt and Mr. Yarborougb owe 15.3 beat Miss M. Law269 words
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Article108 1908-02-10 8 Warders v. C. Co., West Kents>. A team of the C. Company of the Koyal West Kents met the Warders in a soccer 1 match at Sepoy Lines, ou Saturday. The game was a good one, but C Company proved the stronger team. Karly in the game, a108 words
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Article234 1908-02-10 8 Holed Out in One 1 In a foursome ou the Nice linUs, Mr. Lloyd (ieorge (President of the Board of Trade, though that has nothing to do with the case) did the 17tb l.olc in one stroke. The hole measures 110 yards. History docs not record what his opponents234 words
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Article338 1908-02-10 8 Proposed International Prize Law Conference. In the couise of the King's speech from the Throne, on January 29, His Majesty said My Government isconsideriu g the juostion of inviting the leading maritime nations to a 1 Conference in London to settle certain important points of international law for338 words
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Article96 1908-02-10 8 The returns of the outputs for Jauuary of tbe mines in the F.M.S. are as follow Sungei Besi 999 p i cu i s Chendcriang 1262 Kledang 420 Gopeng 615 New Gopeng 220 1 Rcdhills 400 1 Kinta Tin Mines 430 RoyalJohore Tin Mining Co. 140 Tronoh96 words
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Article89 1908-02-10 8 In np\te of detailed statements to the effect that the famouh < ulliuau diamond ha,, been removed to Amsterdam, it ib stated that the lt-wel is -still in the charge of the officers of the Criminal Investigation Departmeot at Scotland Yard. It hat not be«u moved89 words
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Article321 1908-02-10 8 Definition in Company Matters Required Urgently. Writinnin The World. Mr. Cliarles Dupiud says lteports and balance sheets come out in rapid xucccKsion at this time of the year. Tbe moment is opportune, therefore, for again drawing attention to the faulty waymany boards of directors have of321 words
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109 1908-02-10 8 The Military liistdet Orders publislied aa tl io oil i instant state that, provided tbe exigencies of the service pormit ;ip|.r<iv;il is von for passes to be granted to ali soldiei-H of the Jewish persuasion, who may bo desirous of übservinn tlic iiiulenucutioned109 words
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Advertisement252 1908-02-10 8 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS THE HIPPODROME CINEMATOGRAPH CO. To-Night! To-Night! AT 9.30 P.M. A New and Interesting Programme (BST KraUULMQUMr, t'OUA i'UW NIUUTB ONLY). T.M. KING EOWARO AND QUEEN ALEXANORA ON BOARO H.M.S. DREADNOUGHT The Champiou Wre»tlers of the World, HAGKENSCHMIDT-MADRALI. EXCURSION IN ITALY. And seven other most intorostiug Subjects. BILL-COLLECTOR WANTED.252 words
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Advertisement641 1908-02-10 8 Disinfect with SMO WOOL A REAL AND RELIABLE GERMICIDE. Removes obnoxious smells and preserves life l>v destroying the germs whicli cunse disease. ■kl lAi F* TIftJICTO moroeffoolivetl ""> puri- Carbolic Aril, tc-t on II I1 1 i I I IVI t^ cultures of Typhoid Uornis. without llio IN.ison illllfc B641 words
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Article87 1908-02-10 9 iiawbicr do iCubu No. 1 1 unpicked Copra Bali do Ponti&nak Pepper, Black do White 6% oago Fiour Sarawak So Brunei No. 1 Pearl Sago Coffee Bali, picked Coffoo, Palembang, 20 v baxi» Coffee, Libcrian Tapioca, small Flake do his all pearl do med pearl Tin Opium, Benares Rice,87 words
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Article126 1908-02-10 9 On London— Bank 4 m/a 2/4J Demand 2/8tf Private 6 m/8 '2/4£ do 8 m/s 2/*i On (fermany— Bank d/d 2884 Private 8 m/s 2421 do 6 ra> 2444 On Vrn.nct Bank d/d 291 Private 3 m/a 296 do 6 m/a 299 Cm india— Bank T. T. 178^ Private126 words
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Article55 1908-02-10 9 Kowr.rlb Erskiua 6% (800,000 H%pr<in. Riley Bargreavn 6 295,000 prem 6'pore Electric Tramways Co., Ltd. 5% 350,000 nominal r-v.i-npore Municipal 6% 400,000 30% prem <i\ !,«78,000 3% prem. H% 1,600.000 >";, prem. 4% 603,800 3% dia ncm. Btraits Engineerinc Byd., Ltd. 6% 45,000 par. Tanjonp P. D. B. 250,00055 words
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Article355 1908-02-10 9 Date at i formaion Capital Sabsoxibed Shares larae Paid Sbarei Value np to TTnissned Company QeoTATioiia 1&03 •800,000 1300,000 1907 •800,000 I MJVOOm 1901 MOO.OOO «CO0.(iO0 1903 £400,000 £380.000 1903 £80,000 £30.000 1907 9400,000 (375,000 1901 £80,000 £80,000 1906 £100,000 £100,000 1908 i •150,000 •99,000 1906 £130,000 £130,000 1906355 words
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Article393 1908-02-10 9 1905 1906 1904 1903 190P IUO4 1905 1906 1906 1907 1906 1906 £150,000 •300,000 £30,000 £70,000 •150,003 £11,000 £76,000 £310,000 £180,000 £330,000 /175.000 •350,000 £118,628 •106,000 £16,380 £61,000 SI 53,000 £10,800 £68,000 £343,397 £180,000 £201,500 1146,230 •116,000 f 46,600 1 98,800 10,800 7,000 I 11,000 61,000 11,800 I 6,000393 words
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Article211 1908-02-10 9 18U4 1898 «.877.10.0 £4,806 •225,000 »223,000 •16,000,000 »15,0J0,000 M.400,000 j W,«00,000 i 11,000,000 I t1.000,000 131,000 i »84,000 i 000 1873.000 i tSOO.OOO 1240,000 •30,000 I 130,001 £750,000 £750,000 tieo.oco »m,ooo moo.ooo •wo.no'i 1 •500.00 I H95 600 »3,000,000 »2,500,000 10,000 I »302*> 7,688 4,600 i (to.oon 1 40,000211 words
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Advertisement116 1908-02-10 9 PHOSFERINE I Til* Grtit.fi «f all Tail** I I mamia r mm mtALitt. I I n i*ii* a tm ii, taM, I I U Mh Ibi« I *.c 1 J. MOTION GU. Watchmakers. Jewellers. Opticians. KK.I'AIKS I'HOMPTLY EXECUTED. TEUTONIA CLUB. One Night Only F WEDNFSOAY. FEBRUARY 12. AT 9 P.M.116 words
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Advertisement12 1908-02-10 9 INI CHOP NUMBER SAW. TUAH THAT IS Fraser and Neaves' Aerated Waters.12 words
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Advertisement335 1908-02-10 9 WassiamullAssomull&co. INDIAN STORE, t, 2, 3 and 4, High Street. o JUST RECEIVED, A LARGE SELECTION OK MALTESE SHAWLS, LACE COLLARS, AND LADIES' BLOUSES AND DRESSES < > Clearing at Very Moderate Prices. <© Inspection Cordially lnv ;f>.J. Pohoomull Bros. 49E HI6H STREET. SILK MERCHANT? Dealers in High-class Indian, Chinese335 words
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Miscellaneous173 1908-02-10 9 The Straits Times, AND The Straits Budget. SUBSCRIPTION RATES. Payable in Advance. Daily iui<« per »ear $30.00 do p«r smarter 7.M do p*r rnto/Hk *M do per man 10 Weekly imm per »ear 13.00 do per qtuurter 8.00 do pec cop« 0.2K .When tent b| poet, then v added lot173 words
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Article1041 1908-02-10 10 INFLUENCE OF DAYLIGHT OVER BIRDS. In an interesting address to the Scottish Natural History Society, ProfoHsor Schafcr calls attention to the influence of dayligiit in determining bird migration. Put briefly, the explanation of migration set forth by Professor Schafer is, that tho summer migrants come north to take1,041 words
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Advertisement616 1908-02-10 10 BANKING COMPANIES. 1 HONGKONG AND BHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. paid-up Capital •10,000,000 reBkrve fund Sterling Reserve »10,000,0001 mi vut 000 Bilverßowrve »11,760,000| WM 80 0 0 Beaerre Liability of Proprietors 110,000,000 COURT OP DIRECTORS. G. H. Medhurst, Esq.— Chairman. Hon. Mr. Henry Keswick.— Deputy Chairman. QrutavFrieeland, Esq. A. J. Raymond. Esq.616 words
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Advertisement566 1908-02-10 10 BANKING COMPANIES. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER. Paid op Capital in 60,000 Shares of «oeach £1,200.000 Reserve Fund £1,475,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors £1 ,200,000 BANKERS. Bank ot England. National Bank ofSootland. The London City A Midland Bank. Ltd. SINGAPORE BRANCH. Current Aooonnts are566 words
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Advertisement32 1908-02-10 10 LAXATINE, the Ideal Purgative, reoom- mended by the best medical authorities. Kuy to lake and certain in remits. To be had of all chemists. Wholesale from The Pharmaoy Battery Road, Singapore, ISM32 words
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Advertisement419 1908-02-10 10 SALES BY AUCTION. BY ORDER OF THE MUNICIPAL COMMISSIONERS. AUCTION SALE OF UNSERVICEABLE STORES AND MATERIALS, At The Municipal Store, Rivor Valley Road, On Wednesday, February IS, at 0.30 p.m. H. L. Coghlan ff Co., Licensed Auctioneers and 245 Surveyors. BEAUTIFULLY SITUATED TANGLIN RESIDENCE FOR BALE BY AUCTION, At Messrs.419 words
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Advertisement538 1908-02-10 10 SALES BY AUCTION. AUCTION SALE OF 4 CASES, EACH 6,000 RUBBER SEEDS, Tuesday, February 11, at 12 o'clock. Just arrived. Freelily picked from trees about nine years old. Powell V Co.. 253 Auctioneer*. MORTGAGEE'S SALE or SIX INDIAN BULLOCKK AND THREE BULLOCK-CARTS, To be held at Sumbawa Road, Singapore, Tuesday,538 words
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Advertisement534 1908-02-10 10 INSURANCE Companies guardian aBBurance company, limited, london. Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 Total Invested Funds £6,260,000 Annual Inoome £1,100,000 The nndersigned. Agents for the aoc>Company, are prepared to aooept Are risk* for short periods of ten days or longer period* at onrrent ratea to be named on application to PATERSON, SIMONb A534 words
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Article1634 1908-02-10 11 STORY OF RECORD MOTOR RIDE ACROSS ASIA AND EUROPE. Thii is tin account of Prince Uorghtse's journey across two continents in a motor car in the great Peking to Paris race, which was organised by the Paris Matin. This bask, I'ekiug to Paris, is full of the1,634 words
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Advertisement296 1908-02-10 11 Argyll Motor Cars. NOW IN STOCK One 12-14 H.P., four-cylinder, five-seated ARGYLL. Painted and Upholstered Dark Green, Red Wheels, fitted with Magneto, Hood, Pump, Lamps and all necessary accessories and tools. Adams-Hewitt Cars, 10 H.P.,.three-seaters, in Stock. Trial Rons by arrangement. Prioee and foil particulars from SYME CO., AGENTS. The296 words
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Advertisement69 1908-02-10 11 Write for New Catalogue OF HUMBER CARS. Latest Improvements! Reduction in Prices THE BORNEO CO., LTD. ■IFOR LADIESBB d-JORETaHOMOLLE'S'APIOL' It tht most tun r*mtdy tgiinst the Sicknett, and other effects auted by the deity of th* i_ regular periods. BtaPlN [tnii, 165,Ra. S'-Honort, PAS IS SINGEFf MOTOR CARS. vwC j^ußß^^sssHf69 words
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Advertisement189 1908-02-10 11 Local Motor Car Agencies. flrrol-gohnston MOTOR CARS and central MOTOR LORRIES. ENGINE WORKS. MOTOR CAR REPAIRS. TYRES VULCANIZED. Mb-^-o^crr.co. ACCUMULATORS RECH ARGEO. =7= PLATING, ENAMELLING. PAINTING. 0 By Skilkid Workmen. LAMPS. COILS, JACKS, PUMPS. OIL, motor spirit, etc Straits QyeU 4 Motor Go., I BATTERT ROAD. WE HAVE BEEN APPOINTED189 words
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Advertisement1019 1908-02-10 12 Scale of Charges. PREPAID ADVERTISEMENTS.— MieoeIIaunn Wants of Every Description, Houses, B*tal etc to let, are inserted at the following WBI One Insertion I 1.80 per inch. Two »00 Three «-80 Six »«0 Nine 8.40 TweWe 7.40 Twenty fire 10.00 l (Each subsequent month IS per Inch.) C Tcj above1,019 words
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Advertisement584 1908-02-10 12 rO BE LET OR SOLD. Katis:— Four Llnw, on* or two Insertion*, fl. By ths inch, M* Seal* of Churn... HOUBE TO BE LET. No. 111, Orchard Road, a comfortable EuroJean dwelling-house. Rent %SQ. Apply to S. klanasaeh and Co., 7. U'Almeida Street. c 184 OFFICE TO LET. No. 80,584 words
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Advertisement748 1908-02-10 12 TO BE LET OR SOLD. Rath Fov Llims, on* or two lassrUou. II .00 By th. Inch, Sells of Charga*. HOUBE TO LET. "Dimboola" Orange Grove Road. Immediate entry. Rent 1100 a month. Messrs. So&ALDSON BURKINSHAW, r2097 Singapore. HOUSE TO LET. A commodious Compound Hou-w, situated on a high ground748 words
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Advertisement578 1908-02-10 12 V.CLV. DAN MACFARLANE COMPANY'S Royal Liqueur Scotch Whisky. OBTAINABLE OF ALL DEALERS. Wholesale from SYME and CO., Sol, Agents. S. ALLSOPP SONS, LTD. ■Ml BEEN APPOINTED Brewers to Him Majesty The King. LAGERJEER, PALE ALE, STOUT. Obtainable from the X3 SyttlC <S Co. Principal Dealerti. BOARD AND LODGING. Riti —Four578 words
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