The Straits Times, 4 February 1909
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Title Section13 1909-02-04 1 The Straits Times. NO. 22.875. SINGAPORE. THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 4. 1909. PRICE 10 CRNTK.13 words
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Advertisement416 1909-02-04 1 PURE Natural __^J0 Milk If 'i Lion NHIJRMIMg/ Brand. I LION BBMD |p Every f™ E s7mdm mwxy Kin Nafura-Mifch Ejcportgesellschaft Bosch 4 Co m tiJLWaren in Mecklenburg. G-TJ^l^^.nsrTE."E] ID ABSOLUTELY PURE Popular Sizes and Prices. so.. A E L Ao D E E N A T L f BS416 words
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Advertisement154 1909-02-04 1 ROBINSON CO. |fff <=^» HI CITMiHMII GIASJWABK I !l New Thin Crystal Fine Quality /^-^♦s. Glassware as illustration. fljjj Champagne Glassps $7.50 0/ I One-pin Decanter $3.00 i ».n.-ir,.- KCANTCR T JMBLER ALSO IN PLAIN GLASSWARE. eikingtons IBabk (Sutlery, Mnks Reading Jbamps. ROBINSON CO, DAHLS MILK. The ONLY canned Milk154 words
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Article1082 1909-02-04 2 PROBLEM OF DIVORCE ATTACKED BY LADY NOVELIST. New Novel Worth Reading. Tuk Cdiiit ki CoNStiKM >.. By Miss Ella MacMahon. Loudon Chapman and Hall. Miss Ella MacMahon hasattacked the problem of divorce in her interesting novel The Cuurt of Conscience aud (he has treated it with a sanity1,082 words
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Advertisement377 1909-02-04 2 WHITE AKTS, TEREDOS, DRY ROT, DECAY IN TIMBER. JODELITE The Only Safeguard has been on its trial in largn quantities for tho past ten years in the Straits Settlements and proved all that is claimed for it. The six pieces of deal illustrated below were party coated with Jodelite and377 words
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Advertisement47 1909-02-04 2 Why use paiuful and iuco ivmieut injecs tiona when METHYLOIDS. taken internally, are bo much better for catarrbal affections of tho urinary trait? Mutliyloidg nive visible n-Hiilts in a lew ImurH aud cure completely in a short tira Cannot cause stricture as injection* often do. Price low.47 words
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Advertisement169 1909-02-04 2 ISMAIL a^RAHEEM ARE NOW SHOWING A LAHOK VAUIKTV oK Diamond Jewellery, LOOSE DIAMONDS AND OTHER PRECIOUS STONES. Early Inspection Respectfully Solicited. THE HONGKONG ROPE MANUFACTURING CO. (ESTABLISHED ***** PURE --ROPE 3 STRAND CABLE LMO U STRAND 1/2" to 12*- 5" to 10" r to 10" Prices, Samples and full particulars169 words
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Article837 1909-02-04 3 PRINCESS AS RECRUITING OFFICER. Army Manoeuvres on Large Scale. Following the appeal from the London Territorial Force Association to I^ondoners signed by the Duke of Fife an! Lord Ksher. a meetiug is to be held at the Town lUII, Kensington, with the Mayor in the chair, at837 words
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Advertisement778 1909-02-04 3 CO For Prevention O>J true than In regard to bodily health. What nil at llr»t be but a iMjM ailment may. II much mi Mil and •uflerlng. It la well therefore, to understand that, taken In time. Bt2I:CtIAM'S PILLS will quickly (o to tha root ol the trouble and pravant778 words
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Advertisement870 1909-02-04 3 TAe*Essence of Vitality Cadbury's Cocoa M gives valuable support to the whole system. m It contains everything essential to the maintenance J and restoration of vitality, is easily digested, and I possesses the delicious, full, genuine SUPPORTS MILLIONS g SINGAPORE AND KRANJI RAILWAY. FROM AUGUST 1. 1908. AND UNTIL FURTHER870 words
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Article925 1909-02-04 4 Nai: port, probable date 0/ arrival, and name oj Agents. I MERS. Aakilsss, Lui-rpool, Feb 4; W. Mansfield Alicaute, Barcelona, Feb 4 Barlow Alrlie. Kyduoy. Feb '23 Boustead Ambria, Ilan'ibaig. Mar 1 Bebn Meyer Andalusia, China. Feb 24 Beho Meyer AtagSMaa, Japan, Feb 7 Behn Meyer Asaaye, (V.ombo,925 words
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Article45 1909-02-04 4 Tub-Balls on Fort Canning n.id Mount Faberdrop daily at 1 p.m., Singapo.-- atandard time corresponding to 6 a.m. Oreenwi.h meantime. The time gun is fired at 12 o'olook noon, indicating Singapore standard time, on every day exoepting Sunday, when it is fired at on* o'olook.45 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement64 1909-02-04 4 CHAMBERLAIN 8 COLIC. CHOLERA AND DIARRHOEA REMEDY. This remedy always wins the good opinion, if rut tbe praise, of those who use it. The quick cures which it effects, even in the j-ust severe cases, makes it a favourite every-, where. It is equally valuable for children and when reduced64 words
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Advertisement671 1909-02-04 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. STEAM NAVIGATION CO. For China, Japan, Penatig. Ceylon, Australia, India, Aden. Egypt, Mediterranean Port*, Plymouth and London. Throrgb Bills of Lading issued tor GhJaj Coast, Ptrdian Cult, Coc.ineatal, and American Porte. Steauera will leave Singapore on cr aboa MAIL LINE. Outward (for Vhin.i) Delta Feb 12 Asstye Apt671 words
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Advertisement698 1909-02-04 4 STEAMERS SAILING. OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO., LTD AND CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO. LTD. The Companies' steamers are despaohed from Liverpool outwards for the Straita, China and Japan every week and from Japan homewarda for London, Amsterdam and Antwerp every fortnight for Genoa, Marseille] and Liverpool and for Marseilles, Havre698 words
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Advertisement548 1909-02-04 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP CO. AND TOYO KISh^KAIBHA. Th» tti grant ■hrauVa lines between CHINA, JAPAN and EUROPE, via Honolulu and San Franoisoo, operating the new 12,000 tons, twin-screw steamers KOREA and SIBERIA, together with the well-known steamers CHINA, ASIA, MONGOLIA MANCHURIA. NIPPON MARU, TENYO MARU AND CHIYO MARD.548 words
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Advertisement581 1909-02-04 4 STEAMER SAILIHSS. HAMBURG AMERIKA LINE. HAMBURG. Thea tt'.racra al thie Comp&ny maintain a regular service betwefn Hamburg, Bremen, Antwerp, and Rotterdam, and the Straits, China and Japan. Homewards, HMf are despatched fortnightly tor Havre ao4 Hamharf; and once a month for Bremerhaven direct, calling at Penang and Colombo. TaktDg sarcc581 words
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Advertisement797 1909-02-04 4 STEAMER SAIUHaS. N. D. L NORDDEUT? JHER LLOYD Imperial (Jarmaa Mall Una. The fast aad woll known mail ateame this Company sail fortnightly from Brer-. Hamburg via Rotterdam, Antwerp, South ton, Gibraltar, Genoa, Maples, (oonn. i Marseilles, Naplec, Alexandria, and vioa v.-r Port Said, Saec, Adon, Colombo. Pen*Siogapon, Hcxgliong, Shanghai,797 words
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Article1177 1909-02-04 5 Under thin beading Mm following »l-l>r-vi« turns lire urn.l ntr.- jUwner «h. -hip; i«; bur. pic soh. »<■' ooner Vet. Yacht; Cm Oramr. -Gnul »t Toe— Tornado H.p.— Horse-in vrr Br. British; K.s.---i a. Kr nil (icr— Qeiiimn Dot I'Mt.l lvi.- !uii in B] m.— Spanish Kar.1,177 words
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Article110 1909-02-04 5 Octward B. I. Mail. The B. I. oontraot packet steamer Teeet* with the London mails of tbe ISth ultimo, left Negap&tam at 7 a.m. on the H.lli ultimo, and may be expected to arrive here on Sunday morning, tbe 6th instant. Octward German Mail. The Imperial German110 words
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Article89 1909-02-04 5 Fob Pcs Steam* Time To MORROW Muar and Malacca SH Ih a? 2 p.m. Maltcoa and Muar Hanll'haltHin 'A p.m. Telok Aneon via port. Pening 3 p.m. Bangkok Deli 3pm Randjermasaiu, etc. /><• H.ian 4 p.m Bengkaliß.Siak.Pakan, etc.Merkut 4 p in. Saturday K.Pahang, Pekan, Ka'tan (Tft 1.0.nn 1189 words
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93 1909-02-04 5 Wharves at which Vessels are Berthed To- Day. TAN JONG PAGAR. East Wharf Basin— New Orleans. Sabt W. Section I—Tee-ta,1 Tee-ta, Sane Bsrueo, Arratoon Apcsr. section No. 1 (Shekbs WharfI Nil. Fiction 9 Gleurov, Dortmund. 3— 11.'1.-ne Rickmera. 4-Bamlakan. Paroo. I— f'e'ens, lUfe'mar.93 words
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Article125 1909-02-04 5 FROM EUROPE By the B. I. -u-imer T«ra, due Feb. 6. N.I) L steamer P. Alien, due Feb. 7. M. M. steamer Toarane, due Feb. 8. FROM CHINA M.M steamer Sydney, due Feb. 3. Left Singapore 1 Dec 28 M. M Deo 81 I 1 to. Jan125 words
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Article555 1909-02-04 5 List of Passengers Coming to Singapore. Per P. and O. steamer Palawan, due Febru ary s.— Mr. and Mrs. P. W, Wise and child Mrs. aid Mss Evans, Messrs. J. Simpson R. Sterensoi J. K. Smith, P. A. Gill. Mr. and Mrs. P. E. C. bham, Mr. and555 words
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Article626 1909-02-04 5 New Volumes Ready for Issue to Subscribers. The following new Hooks will be ready for istuo ou Friday. Ay ;li, John. Mr. Boko of the Blacks s 10,070 Bennett, Arnold. The Old Wives' Tales S 10,071 Bensnu, K. 11.. The Conventionalists S 10,07. HindlosH. Harold, Thrice Armed... S626 words
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Article46 1909-02-04 5 The Yushin Nippo notes Unit foreigners buying land in Japan have decreased iv number of late in couscquinic of trade depression. As foreigners are not allowed to hold land in this country, land purchased by them is registered in the name of their .lapan eso employees.46 words
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Page 5 Advertisements
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Advertisement156 1909-02-04 5 THE EAST ASIATIC COMPANY. LIMITED. FOR MARSEILLES. HAVRE AND COPENHAGEN. Tbe b.s. OCF.AN A is expected to arrive from I'adang on February 9, and will receive a prrmpt despatch for the above ports. For further partionlars, .pply t > THE EAST ASIATIC CO.. LTD., 2 2 Agent-. NORDDEUTBCHER LLOYD. FOR156 words
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Advertisement502 1909-02-04 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. APCAR LINE"" OF STEAMERS Tbi undermentioned mail steamer* of the ibove Line maintain a regular servioe betweeD "alcntta an,l Japan, calling at Penang, Singa .ore, Hongkong and Shanghai en route FLEET. Tone Commander l.i. "JitAS" 8,800 J. G. Ounirr s.«. "OuoobtApmi" 4,600 8. H. Bru.oN 8.8. Aibatooh Apoai"502 words
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Advertisement475 1909-02-04 5 STEAMER SAILINBS. Canadian Pacific Railway Company's Royal Mall Steamship Line IHE NATIONAL illO». WAY TO BUROI K VIA CHINA JAPAN. CANADA and lh« UNITED BTATEB Koala from Hongkong, via rihmghal, Nagxakl, (Inland Sea of Japan), Kobe, Yokohama, Vlolorta and Vancouver. K.M.B. "Enuu 01 Ibdia" i Twin screw steiR.M.S. "Kiipstßs or475 words
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Advertisement104 1909-02-04 5 AUCTION SALES Powell and Co. Feb. 5. At saleroom, unredeemed pledges, at 10 a.m. Feb. 9. At saleroom, leasehold land at Pekin Street, etc., at 2.30 p in. Feb. 13.— At the Caledonia Hotel, Bras Bassa lioad, teak fnrniture, etc. tl. L. Cecblan and Co. Feb. 5. At saleroom, Satsuma104 words
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Advertisement54 1909-02-04 5 KEEP IT HANDY. You may not nct-d Chamberlain 1 Cough 1!. in. <ly now, but at this season of tin 1 year you are liable to need it within twenty-four hours. It is, without doubt, the bost on the market for coughs, colds, croup and whooping cough. For Hale by54 words
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Page 5 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous150 1909-02-04 5 Singapore Tide Table. (From Fibiii un I to Va*MMßi 10. IIIOH WATER LOW WATER Time H'ght Time H'ght Februc.ry brs. mm. ft. ins. bra. mm. ft. us. I 9.10 am *1. 4.1 am 8.2 lH0«M>« Ulspm 86 4. to pm C.9 Kun.. < 110.13 am 9. 1 449 am 1150 words
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Miscellaneous200 1909-02-04 5 DAY BY DAY Thursday, February 4. Higb Water, 11.15 p.m. Taipusam Festival. Dedication of M. E. Church, :1O p.m. Wishing Cap, 9 p.m. Albambra Cinematograph. Harima Cinematograph. Marlborough Cinematograph. Gaiety Cinematograph. Friday, February 5. High Water, 10.13 a.m. 11.48 p.m. Taipusam Reception, Tank Road, H to 12. Saturday, February 6.200 words
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Miscellaneous26 1909-02-04 5 WEATHER TELEdRAM. Hongkong, Fehrnnry 3, 4 p.m. Barometer 30.. 1 Direotion of Wind West. ForoeofWinJ ..3 Max. Temp in 67 Uaoila. 761 E.S.E. 1 96 1226 words
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1081 1909-02-04 6 The Straits Times. PRICE 10 CENTS. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4. Whatever the faults of Mr. W. T. Stead may be, and we kuow enough of him to be I ire that lie will not go to Heaven on his merits alone, it is impossible to deny that he ■us the charm1,081 words
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Article16 1909-02-04 6 The dedication of the new Methodist Kpis copal Church will take place at .5.30 p.m to-day.16 words
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Article20 1909-02-04 6 A leather bag containing the clothing and passport of a visiting Kussian has been stolon from No. 80 Anson Itoad.20 words
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Article19 1909-02-04 6 The steamer Adato, wrecked at Osbiuia, on January 19, in a snowstorm, has been abandoned by the insurance companies.19 words
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Article24 1909-02-04 6 It is reported from Kuala Muda that the Land ollice there has been broken into and cash to the extent of about $1,035 stolen.24 words
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Article23 1909-02-04 6 It is estimated that 75,000 of the aboriginal population are now loft in Australia: in the Colony of Queensland there are about 20.000.23 words
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Article25 1909-02-04 6 Captain C. F. Woodward and Captain O. T. Leck e, of the Malay States Guides, are leaving for Home abojt the 20th of next month.25 words
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Article37 1909-02-04 6 T.iere will be a :iervice, at St. Andrew's Cathedral on Friday, at 6 p.m., followed by an ;rlilri is in connection with the (iuild of St. Andrew's t .ith.-dral. All the members are asked to be present.37 words
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Article41 1909-02-04 6 Cui'Uiu Giovanni Oojjgino baniuontiuu !■<>. L. Xvi ,tuu will be undecked, on Sutiir day. after repairing at Keppel Harbour. She will be towed round to the roads, and we understand it is thu owner's inteotiun to conrort her into a pleasure yacht.41 words
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Article13 1909-02-04 6 The Queen of Siam has had a very successful scries of photos taken.13 words
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Article13 1909-02-04 6 A change of programme at the Marlborough cinematograph show is advertised for tonight.13 words
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Article20 1909-02-04 6 Work in connection with the dismantling of the present railway-station at Kuala Lumpur has commenced on the High Strict side.20 words
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Article27 1909-02-04 6 The Mariue Office at Alor Star. Kodak, has been «iube/.zlcd Io Mm extent of 11,005, which was earmarked as wages of the cvi ployces of the Department.27 words
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Article31 1909-02-04 6 Messrs. 11. L. Coghlan ami Co.. advertise a most interesting book sale by auction. Tho works offered arc principally upon Chinese and Eastern affairs and include some of the latest publications.31 words
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Article36 1909-02-04 6 Messrs. Guthrie aud Co., are in receipt of a telegram from the general manager, Linggi Plantations Ltd., advising that the output of dry rubber from the Company's Estates during the month of January was 32,000 lbs.36 words
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Article36 1909-02-04 6 A handsome Memorial ISrass iv an oak frame has recently been erected by his brother officers, in All Saints Church, Taiping, to the memory of the late Mr. A. B. Stephens, Deputy Conservator of Forests, Perak.36 words
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Article44 1909-02-04 6 A gang robbery occurred iv liuUit Timah U 'ad. tight aud a half miles from town, at an early liuur, this morning, when two Kehs carrying pigs were attacked and robbed by a gang of llokicns The police have already made seven am st.?.44 words
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Article46 1909-02-04 6 Ah Chong. the Chinese contractor, who told the police that he was-visited by a gang of robbers at his house iv /.ion Itoad, ou January was .ecteneed to three months rigorous imprisonment by the Second Magis trate, yesterday afternoon, for giving false information to the police.46 words
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Article56 1909-02-04 6 A wire has been received in Bangkok to the cllcct that the Chief Inspector of the Opium Farm at Chautaboon was shot dead in the market there, on January 21. It is presumed that the crime was committed by a smuggler, as the deceased had made many arrests of persons56 words
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Article58 1909-02-04 6 The N'.V.K. steamer Kitano luaru was hiuuched from the Mistsu Bishi yard. Nagasaki, on January 24. Her gross tonnage is M.tSOO. and her speed Hi knots. The launch of the O.S.K. steamer Tacoma luaru ili.ikki tons gross 14 knots) is to take place at the Kawasaki Yard, Kobe, to-day. She58 words
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Article66 1909-02-04 6 During the period of prohibited exports. stores of opium have been accumulating at Bombay. Some relief has bceo experienced by the sailing of the P. and O. steamer Devauha for Chiua. It is believed, says the London and China Express, of January 8. she carries one of the biggest, if66 words
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Article60 1909-02-04 6 VLsterday, a private ricksha puller was allowed a holiday by his master. He provided a substitute. This man took the owner to the Police Conrts where business detained him for some hours. The man, thinking, it may be assumed that the owner had forgotten him, quietly cleared away, taking with60 words
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Article77 1909-02-04 6 The intense interest our City Fathers take during race week, says the Pinang Gazette, of January 30, was evinced yesterday afternoon iv the Council Chamber in the Municipal Offices, where Mr. F. Hallifax, the President was the only Municipal Commissioner prcscut for the meeting which was to have been held77 words
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Article73 1909-02-04 6 We must expect to get rain at this time, but we certainly seem to be getting rather more than our share this year. The exceptionally heavy squall of yesterday afternoon was generally distributed, aud falling as it did on ground already waterlogged, made matters very unpleasant in low lying dis73 words
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Article92 1909-02-04 6 The administrative methods in Java Btand so much iv need of improvement, that the Government there has despatched an officer named Muller to indo-('hina to inquire how the French manage that Colony. The scope of his inquiries embodies the methods of Government, the ways in which the soil is tilled,92 words
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Article97 1909-02-04 6 The new pier at Alor Star, Kedah, was formally opened on January 26 in the presence of a large crowd. Before the ceremony, nearly all the Malay and Europcau officials had arrived and a guard of honour was furnished to the Sultan, who came last. After Messrs. Kiley, Hargrcavos and97 words
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Article107 1909-02-04 6 With the February issue of The Motor Car and Athletic Journal, just off the press, that excellent periodical concludes its first year, and local lovers of sport, and especially of motoring, will regret to learn that their local mouthpiece is to cease publication witli the present marubcr. The Motor Car107 words
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Article479 1909-02-04 6 Mrs. Gilbert, of Selcgie Hoiid, leaves tor her old home iv Rangoon, to day. Mr. .1. li. N. Charter, of the Forest Depart incut, has bi-.u transit rred from HcirtiUlOaL to I'ekan. Mr-. Loin Vu. i. Mid to be th. only Chinese lady at Kuala Lumpur to479 words
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Article85 1909-02-04 6 As a coucise collection of current uick names for food, or what might more |.r..|.urly be called coffee house slang, it would be difficult to beat the explanation of a young London thief as to how he had spent some stolen mouey. Well, yer honour, he said,85 words
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Article104 1909-02-04 6 A .lapaucse |ia|» I Ir.irns from veriuu:iil,ir contemporaries in it If. llayashida, Cliirt Secretary of the Lower House of thu l>n l has proposed to the President that Hhort.li.inil notes sliu ild not be taken by press r< |i>>rter:i during the Committee meetings, owing to104 words
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Article113 1909-02-04 6 Cotton in Indo -China In France, there is a powiag foaling in favour of encouraging cotton cultivation in French colonies, lv luilo China. Dm native have long cultivated cotton to meet local demand, and for exportation to the neigh bouring countries. Very little is fm ■mJwI to European markets. <M113 words
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Article132 1909-02-04 6 The strike of the sailors tad firemen of the launches and cascoes at Manila. M a result of the shipowners' 808 compliance with a demand for increased pay and rations for these men, is stated by the latest papers to be showing signs of collapse,132 words
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Advertisement91 1909-02-04 6 1 (Extra Special Blend) Wfaiskv. Caldbeck, MaCgregOr CO., Singapore. HIGHLAND warn i /j\ I>L/v*w^r p||||l||||| John Little&Co LIMIItU. IMPORTANT TO ENGINEERS SHIPOWNERS. WALKER'S "Lion" PACKINGS. BRUNTON'S Steel Wire ROPES. DREADNOUGHT Milling FILES. "TYNOS" Asbestos Specialities. BRIGGS' VIADUCT SOLUTION. Immediate Supplies from the Sole Agents CENTRAL ENGINE WORKS. THE QOLD MEDAL91 words
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Advertisement303 1909-02-04 6 alhambra! ANNOUNCEMENT EXTRAORDINARY. LEADING ACTORS and ACTHESSES ok tuk COMEDIE FRANCAISE am. ODEON THEATRE APPEARING TO NIGHT "THE RED HANO A DKAMA in 11 TABLKAI X, exhibiting uiodrin PAKIs in its aUtf aapaat, the tavcrusand supper rootus of HONTMATRB, the n sorts of -uepicioux characters and the fashionable restaurants. THE303 words
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Article203 1909-02-04 7 COMMENTS BY THE BRITISH PRESS. Severe Strictures on Manchurian Actions. Promises Good Proformance Bad. [Bmti'i TiiTrfifi** London. Kcbr.i.ir) I. The Morning IVst says that Baron Komiira s s|h ich is a striking testimony to the changed situation iv the Far Kast. which chauge is h spli mli'l203 words
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Article46 1909-02-04 7 Proposal to Speni Two Hundred Million Francs. I UHC IKK.-. IV.LK..KAX. London, I 1 hruary M. Picard hi< mi'li. siatemout on the reorganisation of the Navy to the French Cabinet. It is understuoil that tli I proposals involve .111 expenditure of 222 million francs.46 words
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Article21 1909-02-04 7 I Rio mi '1 ki.k'.kam London. February 1. Sir F.dwanl (mv has rtceivcil Tang-Shao-yi at the For. igu Ofliec.21 words
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Article24 1909-02-04 7 IRKUTSK'S Tki.K.i.K\M London, February The Washington Senate has passed a bill prohibiting the importation of opium except for uutdici'itl paqnaM.24 words
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Article62 1909-02-04 7 Russia's I inancial Proposal Accepted by Bulgaria. |DM OMMUHMIIM LbulD T«L»OKAX Berlin February 'J. The Kussiau financial proposal for settlemcut of the difference betwe 11 Turkey aud Bulgaria has I>. m ■oooptod by Bulgaria. Turkey has not yet sent a roply. A statement h*s be«i received in Paris62 words
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Article32 1909-02-04 7 |Dki Osi ahia r I*l hi Lloyd I'ki.k..ka«; Berlin, February t. It 1 vow understood tlul the Belgiau Heir-apparent will start lor the Cougo ou May U.32 words
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Article28 1909-02-04 7 [Dir OsTAsiATiscHi Lloyd Tiliokam| Berlin, February :>, statements have been published by Germany and France on the Casablanca incident for use by the Hague Court of Arbitration.28 words
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Article26 1909-02-04 7 I Deb OsiAsuTiscßk Lloyd Tiliokam) Berlin, February 3. M. Salis, at present Legation-consul at Vienna, has been appointed Swiss Ambassador to .lapan.26 words
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Article22 1909-02-04 7 |Dm- On> SUTI.-lH I 1.L..U TlLl<,BAn| Berlin. February ;l. The death of Consul Gcnoral Delius, at Bremen, is announced.22 words
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Article55 1909-02-04 7 This season, the durian crop all over Perak, and especially in Larut, has been most abundant. As a result of the plentiful supply, prices have ruli il correspondingly low. and the vendors' stall are daily cruv. 1 J with 1 hioese customers reviling in the consumption of55 words
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Article27 1909-02-04 7 In a new automobile tho dust it creates it lucked up by a pipe into a box. where it le moisUned and reftirned to the road again.27 words
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Article426 1909-02-04 7 Report of Straits Branch for the Past Year. Owiug probably to yesterday's heavy rain squall, there were not sufficient members present at the Raffles Library, yes'enlay afternoon, to enable the annual mooting of the Straits Branch of the I! >yal A-iitic Society to be held The report426 words
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Article190 1909-02-04 7 New York's New High Pressure Mains Successful. After test of New York city's bigh pies sure water system Edward F. roker, chief of the lire department, declared that the day of the passing of the steam fire engine is at hand. With ouly a limited number190 words
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Article165 1909-02-04 7 It will be remembered that, last month, the police di covered and released a China man who alleged that he had becu kept in '•oninieiiii vi for three days by some of his fellnw lodgers, who accused him of theft. Cross OWCI were brought in165 words
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Article132 1909-02-04 7 T..njong Rbu is becoming year by year more and more densely populated and yet the inhabitants have to rely still on the oldfashioned method of obtaining water. The general complaint seems to be that though tbe properties are assessed, no effort is made to ensure the132 words
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Article131 1909-02-04 7 This case was resumed before the Fourth Magistrate, this morning. The first witness was the Chinese agent for the junk, who said that the accused was the chinchew of l!<" Kag Ann Lee. Tbe taikong was a diffeicnt uiau. The taikong of a junk had charge of131 words
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Article96 1909-02-04 7 THE QUESTION OF A CAPITAL SETTLED. Compromise that will not Work. Rkutbr's Telkuraml London, February 4. I The Month AMma Convention has uuanij uioiiHly agreed that Capetown shall be the scat of the Legislature, and that Pretoria shall be the scat of the Administration. The constitution will be96 words
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Article47 1909-02-04 7 Active Share Transactions for Invesiment. (From On; Corkkspondknt.) London, via IVnany, February The January receipts of Para amount to .-,,■401) tons. Share M.uUcts are active on buying for investment. Ittikit Rajahs are quoted at 5 P.iUlings at 7,',. and Vallambrosi* at 1 1 B,47 words
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Article141 1909-02-04 7 Chetties Procesh in Heavy Rain Squall. Yi-sictday afternoon, tho Chottv community r immeiicod the celebration ot the great festival held in honour of their deity, Siva, at the Tank Road Temple. The weather, when the procession of the silver car moved off, was no; propitious and the followers141 words
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Article245 1909-02-04 7 Settlement of Menglembu Syndicate Case. The hearing of an important case, affecting options iv mining undertakings, occupied the attention of Justice Fisher for three full days sinco January 27. Mr. J. M. Wilson was plaintiff in tho action, known as the Menglembu Syndicate case, and Mr. Maxwell R.245 words
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Article128 1909-02-04 7 Tho Koyal Hotel, formerly styled the Recreation HOW, sifiat- 'I at the terminus of the Serangoon tramway, has, under management of Mr. G. A. Fernandez, become a very enjoyable place in which to pass an evening. Its site is uniiiuo and its gardens are laid out admirably.128 words
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Article162 1909-02-04 7 Captain It. Perry, of the Straits Steamship Company's steamer Pcnang, which arrived from Teluk Annon, yesterday, reports that while in rouie from Port Dickson to Mplacca, a Chinese passenger jumped overboard and was drowned. Everything possible was done to save him. A life buoy was thrown overboard,162 words
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Article1013 1909-02-04 7 SEQUEL TO ORGANISED RAID IN TANK ROAD. Night Adventure of Singapore Police Described. Mr. Hastings Rhodes, the Deputy Public Prosecutor, appeared against fifteen Chinese, eleven of whom wero nonyas, in the Thiid Magistrates Court, yesterday afternoon. The charge against most of them was gambling in a common1,013 words
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Article418 1909-02-04 7 Spectacular and Beautiful Pageants Prepared. The hand Parade of the Carnival now being held at Manila is a gorgeous affair according to the local papers. Nineteen beautiful floats will constitute the parade, each representing a country. Eight of these will be emblenjatic of the Occident and eight of418 words
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Article188 1909-02-04 7 Twelve Million Tons of Iron Ore Estimated. The Pi.itavia Nieuwsblad gives particulars of the valuable mineral fiqdi in the Lampeng Districts I South Sumatra), the prospecting tor which is. as we anuounced the other day, in t'n- hands of a Company at that city. A Gorman Scientist,188 words
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Article106 1909-02-04 7 Mr. W. liyan, of the Chinese Protectorate, prosecuted a Chine.se opium shopkeeper named Tau Hak Ngi, before the Fourth Magistrate, yesterday afternoon, on a charge of allowing a boy under fourteen years of age to remain in his shop, at No. 57, Fraser Street. Accused said106 words
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Article201 1909-02-04 7 Tho outputs of the following Companies for tho month of January as reported by the Manager are as follows Belat Tin Mining Company, Ltd.. Ml pis. Kuautan Tin Mining Co., Ltd.. fit) pis. The total quantity of tin ore exported by the tributors on the lands of tho201 words
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Article102 1909-02-04 7 No d> lay in the form of holidays is per 1 mitted to check the progress of the Kowlcon I Canton Railway. As an inducement to the men to remain at their posts during tho China New Year festivities, they were offered double pay for the first day,102 words
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Article85 1909-02-04 7 GR4VE CHARGES MADE IN THE DUMA. Murders Organised by a Spy. [Ridtib's Tsliuram] London, February ;>. The arrest of M. Lopukhin is the culmination of a series of revelations of police com plicity with the revolutionaries. These revelations have moved Russia very deeply. The Socialists and Democrats in85 words
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Article198 1909-02-04 7 Gigantic Undertaking Commenced Near Plymouth. A large party of commercial men and re presentatives of public bodies last month visited the site of the now ocean dock and harbour which it is proposed to erect in Wemhiiry Kay, about four miles from Plymouth. Huge breakwaters are to198 words
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Article222 1909-02-04 7 Success of German Adminstration at Yap. A Hongkong resident, who has been on a second visit to the Caroline Islands, granted a few minutes' chat the other day to a Morning Post representative. Though <n arc near to these pretty islands, few people of Singapore are aware of222 words
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Article275 1909-02-04 7 K.itln i ,i unique exhibition is now open at Messrs. Koh and Co., s premises in Bras Basah Kuad. With a view to encourage the practice of exchanging postcards, tho firm started a union which is open to the world. After a successful experience, they decideil to hold275 words
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Article133 1909-02-04 7 The estate coolie class in Java is well looked after by the Government, indeed, too much so in the opinion of many planters there who have hitherto vainly sought to have labour contracts regulated by law. The Sourabaya Handelrblad says that the Government turns a deaf ear133 words
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Article1626 1909-02-04 8 INTERESTING ACTION NEARING LONOLIMON. Counsels' Addresses Commenced. Tin- HogU etc w.i. rc-uimd before Mr Jostles S nesahs Smith, this morning. Continning Ids vilrnce yesterday. Mr. Kiogbaid that alter handing back the sheets to Mr. Benzie at the completion of the stocktaking, 1 1 it in xt thiny1,626 words
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Article191 1909-02-04 8 Sir C. P. llbert and Strange Official Blunder. Fur the comprehension of one of to-day's curious stories it is necessary to bear iv mind that a few weeks ago it was decided to ippoint a Commission to examine schemes of electoral reforms and their application to the191 words
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Article120 1909-02-04 8 One Hundred and Forty Millions Sterling. A tirst estimate of the property destroyed, according to a Central News telegram from I inc. includes the following Thn fortifications of the Strait of Messina. 12.000.(100. rin port ..f Messina and harbour works, Xf>.ooo,ooo. The port of Uc'KKio. X2.000.000.120 words
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Article62 1909-02-04 8 Chan Pik, the President of the Board of Communication, is censured, and Wa Tung and Shun Kanai are ordered to make investigations with reference to the truth of the allegations against him. Chan Pik is said to keep a private engineer, iog shop in order to contract62 words
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Article133 1909-02-04 8 Prince Lowenstein-Wertheim Rochefort, the German noble who, at suventy-three, has renounced the world to become a novice in the Dominican Order and has just been ordained priest, is one of many men of pi in.- ly and noble rank who have become monks. Among the monks133 words
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Article18 1909-02-04 8 London's a«hbiu refuse is being compressed and produced to a material resembling garden mold and sold for fertilizer.18 words
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Sporting Intelligence.
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Article183 1909-02-04 8 The V.M.C.A. have created a new record in Penaog football by being the first to win both the League Shield and the President's Cup. The Argo will leave Johnston's Pier for the S. C. Buagalow on Saturday, at 9, 10 and 11 i ai., returning at 9183 words
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Article23 1909-02-04 8 Garrison dolt ClubThe monthly modal of tho Club will be playod for, on Snurday tho 6th instant, instead of tho 13th instant.23 words
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Article108 1909-02-04 8 Competitions at Kuala Lumpur. In the Selangor Ladies' Rifle Club, at Kuala Lumpur, on the Ist instant, the best shots in a spoon shoot were Walker Cup. The Selangor team's score for the Walker Cup was as follows Mrs. Walsh 82 Mrs. Travers 80 Mrs. Gerrard 81 Miss108 words
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Article220 1909-02-04 8 League President's Cup. The final tie in the competition for the Penang League President's Cup was played off on the Esplanade, at the Northern Settlement, on January 29. the contestants being the Young Men's Christian Association and the Chinese Recreation Club. The V.M.C.A. won by two goals to one.220 words
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Article250 1909-02-04 8 Club's Polo Competition. The first round of the Swimming Club's polo competition will take place, on Sunday, beginning tive minutes after the arrival of the 10 o'clock launch. There are four gameß to be played, in the order given below, so it will be seen there will not be250 words
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Article366 1909-02-04 8 Charged with Importing Opium and Interfering with Police. On January IS, secret agents of the Customs service at Manila, arrested Second Engineer McCormick of the steamer Kubi for having opium in his possession and Chief Officer Lawson for interfering with the arrest, says the Manila Times. The366 words
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Article106 1909-02-04 8 The visit of Mgr. Zaleski, the Papal Delegate to Singapore, will come to an end tomorrow afternoon when, accompanied by Mgr. Barillon, His Excellency will leave by the Penaug for Malacca, where the mission stations will be visited. From Malacca they will travel by rail and visit106 words
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Article87 1909-02-04 8 The Rev. F. B. Meyer, speaking the other day in London on the Messina earthquake, said how perpetually in life and perpetually in the history of mankind there come those great tides of choas and anarchy, and God, after apparently allowing them to work their wild and87 words
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Advertisement482 1909-02-04 8 $1 QUO VADIS Cigarettes I were introduced at the request of numerous smokers of our I other High-Class Productions, unable to find a suitable I Turkish or Egyptian Cigarette. I In so doing we have crery confidence of success, relyirg I on the good taste of the smoker to prefer482 words
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Advertisement78 1909-02-04 8 MARLBOROUGH Cinematograph, BEACH ROAD. Entire Change of Programme, TO-NIGHT Beautiful Pictures. POPI'LAIi PHICKS. COMPANIA TRASATLANTICA OF BARCELONA. FOU ILOILO AND MANILA. The Spanish Mail Steamer ALICANTE is expected to arrive here from Europe on Sa'.it'.l.iy. February 6. ami .v.U bave prompt despatch for the above porU. For freight and passage,78 words
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Article208 1909-02-04 9 Finance Commerce. EXCHANGE. PRODUCE. Sinoaiorb, Fkbruary 3, 1909. Sinoahork, Fkbrlary 8, 1909. Or. i -bank Jin s 2/4J Oambier buyers 9.87^ Demand >,Sl do (Cube No. 1) unpicked 13.66 Private 6 ins 8/4* Copra Bali 817 i 0.9m.. 9-SLkVr ar do PontiaDak 7 70 Private 8 m/s 241 Pepper, Black208 words
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STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article51 1909-02-04 9 Howarth Bridcinc ti. 600,000 par. Singapore Municipal 6% 400,000 20"op.nom Kilty. Hart-reaves 8% 284,000 I",', prem. 5% 1,878,000 6% prom. S pore- Electric Tram- 44 1,600,000 5% prem. ways Co., Ltd. 5 5.<0,000 nominal 4% 602,900 nominal. Straits Kn«inoerini> Tanjonc Pagar Dock syndicate, Ltd. 45,000 par. Board 5% 1,050,00051 words
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Article288 1909-02-04 9 B bHAKBS Capital -J Pad Us- Company Wcota- > IKB TIOXS Last DIVtUKND I i 10% (or "08 MMyBOO 10 10 Belat Tin Mining Co., Ltd. ...i 650 <:SOO,OOO 10 10 7,500 Bruang, Ltd. ...I 7.00 *UOO,OOO 10 10 Bruseh Hydraulic T. M. Co., Ltd.... 10.00 CKKi.OOO 1 1288 words
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Article318 1909-02-04 9 gmm 1 £J MOOyMO »J 7 f° cmmxxj i l 12.600 £70,000 1 1 8,800 150,000 10 10 2,500 XKi.OOO mjm i i 26,600 Miofioa A- s 1(1 1 10,. £180,000 1 1 tmflßQ I 66i00 avtm gg Jg -.•"iii.UKl 10 10 1,905 xioo.ooo <" 2 9 000 XUtO.OOO318 words
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Article218 1909-02-04 9 ami bonu« 'JJ per cent tor year ended 81/12,07. »d boun-, tor halt' year ended :50,y,08. 55.377.10.0 12/6 1-6 1250,000 100 100 11,800,000 10 7 fiioJOOO •">() 6(1 115,000,000 US US -'.-»< HUM) jJJJ 11)00 001 10 ""> .l.uuu.uun 100 I (KM) 10 10 ---(MH) 10 10 KICI 100218 words
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Advertisement44 1909-02-04 9 MUSIC J. MOTION CO. Jj«t arrived, a small quantity of PIANOFORTE MUSIC, xxt song albums. Watchmakers, DANCE ALBUMS, also Violin and Banjo Strings. Jewellery, between U and 6 p.m. Optician*. W. J. GARCIA, > Pianoforte and Music Dealer, 50, Bras Basab Road. KBPAIRS PROMPTLY EXBCCTED.44 words
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Advertisement308 1909-02-04 9 Sledge Milk. ABSOLUTELY PURE. Every Single Tin dC\C\T\ OBTAINABLE EVERYWHERE. J. TRAVERS SONS, LTD., Agents. G. OTOMUNE CO.'s White Jl Crepe FAR FA.MED FOR COMFORT, STYLE AND DURABILITY. Bap WITHOUT COLLAR FOR OFFICE WEAR. WITH UOLLAH FOR TENNIS CRICKET. In All Sixes. First Quality SI .50 Second Quality -1.00 By308 words
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Advertisement302 1909-02-04 9 jWhiteaway, Laidlaw Co., Ltd. I BICYCLES Recognised as one of the Best Standard British Makes. SUPPLIED IN A VARIETY OF MODELS. Fitted Free Wheel, two- Him Brakes, etc. $68.50, $80, $100. Two-Speed Gear and Gear Case $90. Two-Speed Gear Gear Case with X I'lanu- $98. Wines I Wines I PUHTERS302 words
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Article663 1909-02-04 10 OPTIMISTIC VIEW OF FRENCH GOVERNMENT. Initial Cost Nearly Double the Estimate. In our issue, yesterday, we printed a telegram stating that the French Chamber bad adopted a Bill authorising an Indo-Chinese loan of 53 million francs for the Yunnan Railway. This, of course, follows on the report663 words
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Article301 1909-02-04 10 Duchess of Argyll and the Territorials. The appeal from the Territorial force to Londoners has met with a Royal response in the shape of an intimation that a meeting will bo held at tho Town Hall, Kensington, at which the Princess Louise (Duchess of Argyll) will bo present.301 words
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Advertisement500 1909-02-04 10 INSURANCE Companies SUN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY OF CANADA. I 11.t.k11.h.d ISS.i AssaTS excoud ££,400,000 Imcomb,l9o7, exocodod £1,280,000 Otto*: DC, BatUrj K 1., V W. WHITI. MioK»pur«. J M»n»n«r. South kiuUia Aiil 43 CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE LIMITED. Capital Subscribed 13,800,000 Amount paid-np 500,000 Reserve fund 1,060,000 Hbad Orrici, Honaioiio. The undersigned,500 words
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Advertisement637 1909-02-04 10 NANKING COMPANIES. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. NOORPORAT^D BY ROYAL CHARTER. Paid np Capital in 60,000 Shares ot 430 each 21,200,000 feserre Fund £1,323,000 Liability of Proprietors 1,200,000 BANKERS. Bank ot England. National Bank of Scotland. Th London City A Midland Bank. Lid. SINGAPORE BRANCH. Current Accounts are637 words
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Advertisement544 1909-02-04 10 BANKING COMPANIES. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. c aid-up capital 1 15,000,001 RESERVE FUND Sterling Reserve 115,000,000) nnn m Bilver Reserve t14,000,000j W.000.00t guerre Liability of Proprietor* 118.000,000 COURT OP DIRECTORS. E. fihellim, Esq. Chairman. Hon. Mr. W.J. Gresson. Deputy Chairman. E. O. Barrett, Esq. 11. K. Lenzmann, Etq 9.544 words
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Advertisement26 1909-02-04 10 Scch Headacoe No need of suffering witl it unless you want to. Steams' Headachi Cv v will drive it away. Easy to take, eat.) to bay.26 words
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Advertisement803 1909-02-04 10 POSTCARD EXHIBITION. Messrs. Koh k Co.'s Post-i-ard Exhibition will be held on the 4tb,sthiui(ltUh instant, at No. 88, Bras Basah Road, Raffles Hotel Building. Admission by t ckets only, whk-h can be had at the door. On the 4th. the exhibition \vi I be open from 10 n.n>. to !>803 words
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Article952 1909-02-04 11 EXCESSIVE DUTY CHARGED ON EXPORTING CARS. Objections to Single-Cylinders. Many who talk for or against tariffs little realise what tariffs really mean. Some direct evidence is furnished by Mr. Edge concerning the sums paid in duty. He has recently sent eight Napier cars abroad, and the duty paid on952 words
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Article41 1909-02-04 11 The first instalment of the relief fund raised in Japan for the earthquake sufferers in Itily, amounting to 200,000 lire (about yen 78.000) was telegraphically remitted to the Italian Government ih ouyh Mr. Hayas-hi, the Ambassador at Rome, on January 11.41 words
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Advertisement425 1909-02-04 11 The City Motor Garage Co., VTZ?~ Wo undertake to lUpair MOTOB CABS, STEAM CABS and MOTOR CYCLES. WE DO NOT THINK YOU ARE AWARE OF THE FACT that we are Repairing cracked and broken CYLINDERS and GEAR BOXK& THE ONLY FIRM IN THE EAST. ALUMINIUM CASTINGS MAHB AMD ItEI'AIKED. THE425 words
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Advertisement64 1909-02-04 11 DON'T TAKE THE RISK When you havo a bad cough or cold do not I t it drag along until it becomes chronic or dsvelop-t into an attack of pneumonia, but give it the attention it deserves and get rid ot it. Take Cham 1 erlain's Cough Remei'y anlyo i64 words
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Advertisement259 1909-02-04 11 SILENT SIDDELEY AUTOCARS. There is an case and regularity about their running which stimulates Enjoyment there is a certainty about their Action, their ability to "get there," that creates that confidence which is the very essence of Motoring Pleasure. Economy and Efficiency are happily combined, and you kuow that tho259 words
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Advertisement195 1909-02-04 11 i RANEEGUNGE PIPES. The interior of these Pipes being glazed, nothing will grow^on them and cause obstructions, as is the case with cement or unglazed pipes (and drains. Sole Agents i THE BORNEO CO., LD. H. ABRAMS, HORSE REPOSITORY. S. ORCHABO ROAD. Haa just landed ex s.s. Darius, a very195 words
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Advertisement582 1909-02-04 12 Scale of Cbaroee, PHFPAID ADVERTISEMENTS.— MUmI•aeoci Wants of Every DMoripMoa, Home a, tat, co., »o let, are Inserted at lha following <■*••;— Oae Insertion I 1.10 par Mb. Iwo 1.00 Three 1.90 Bit 110 •>iae 4.40 Twelve 7.10 Twenty-five 10.00 (Eaco subsequent month 18 par insb.) Tie above rat* is582 words
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Advertisement460 1909-02-04 12 Miscellaneous WANTS. airssi— Fosr Unit, sns or two isaf rttoai, 11.30 Bf (ha taeh, mc Soala of Charges. DRESSER WANTED. Wanted immediately, a Dresser for the Duff Development Co.. Ltd.. Kelantan. Apply with TestimonaK to Messrs. Paterson. Simons Co.. Ltd. ul9f» A, VAN DER DOES DE BYE. late manager of460 words
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Advertisement637 1909-02-04 12 TO BE LET OR SOLD. Hatu i— Foar Liu*, ods ot |w InMUlow, >; Bf ths laoh, ies Seals of Ckum*. OFFICE TO BE LET. Office on second floor of. No. 7, Battery Road. Apply to Gnthrie and Go., Ltd. o 1878 OFFICE ft 60D0WN TO BE LET. Wltb immediate637 words
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Advertisement979 1909-02-04 12 The Van Rijn Tyrclcss Rubber Wheel. PATENTED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM AND ALL PRINCIPAL COUNTRIES AND COLONIES. A Perfect Wheel for All Kinds of Motor The Van Rijn Wheel is made of one solid Vehicles mass of Para Rnbber. It is unluvakable, i No Costly Tyre renewals No Punctures to979 words
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