The Straits Times, 5 May 1909
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Title Section12 1909-05-05 1 The Straits Times. NO. 22.951 SINGAPORE. WEDNESDAY. MAY 5. 1909. PRICE WCBNTB.12 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement158 1909-05-05 1 FOR THE RACES A BEAUTIFUL SELECTION OF THE VERY LATEST SHAPES IN Ladies' Trimmed Hats. JUST ARRIVED. <i% PINE MODELS. Races 1 Races I KATZ BROTHERS, Ltd. Raffles H|§ Hotel. Special Dinner SATURDAY, MAY 8. SARKIES BROTHERS, Proprietors. DRINK S IN 66 L AP P Q^E. W PURE AND WHOLESOME.158 words
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Advertisement106 1909-05-05 1 THE Empire Hotel, KUALA LUMPUR. F.M.B. A New First-class Hotel. Fitted with Electric Light and tans. Five minutes from Railway Station. Overlooking the Padaug. Single and Double Bedrooms, with Private Bathrooms attached. Cuisine under European Supervision. Cold Storage Supplies weekly from Singapore. Hotel Porter meets all Mail Trains. Management THE106 words
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Advertisement447 1909-05-05 1 fPrism tßinoeularslQ Jield glasses OF EXCEPTIONALLY HIGH-POWER AND CLEAR DEFINITION. B^TfTi New Model [I K :^S"i Wa w9^^^^^ r l9 BB^P The Power and Field of a Telescope |B~ II rSlii pj| iv the compass of an Opera Glass. PMPJH^P^P> yc i^rea^MPJ trweirerfer !7T. wj^T'y^wsTAiw j VIV mBP "ZEIBB FltLO447 words
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Advertisement83 1909-05-05 1 ART NEEDLEWORK ANO FLOWER DEPOT. 917. Orchard Road ARRANGE!) FLORAL BASKETS. BOUQUETS. SHOWERB. ETC. Wedding or era receive special attention. Many Local Testimonial-. Prices Moderate. Cat Flowers from our own Nurteries always Quite Fresb. T«]«nhnn. omoB N 787 IOM-i Telephone Nurteriee 190. ASAHI nt HFITD f Ifi BeSt and f|l83 words
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Advertisement78 1909-05-05 1 HOLIDAY TICKETS. For trips to the Netherlands-India Archipelago by steamers of the Koninklyke Paketvaart Maatschappy aud Stoomvaart Maats chappy Naderland, made between April 15 and July 15, 1909, return tickets will be issued against payment of the single fare, on condition that the return voyago must be made not later78 words
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Article1392 1909-05-05 2 STRONG POSITION OF KLANANG PRODUCE CO. Enzyme Destruction. The eleventh ordinary general meeting of the Klanang Produce Co., Ltd., was held on April 5, at 86 Basinghall Street, E. C, Mr. Edmund Walker, chairman of the company, presiding. The chairman, in the coarse of his remark*, ■aid There1,392 words
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Article103 1909-05-05 2 Swords, Barrels of Gunpowder, and Paper Seized. Authentic reports are again reaching Calcutta of renewed police activity in Eastern Bengal and Dacca. Swords and barrels of gonpowder have been found, and five persons arrested at Mymensingh. Thirteen searches have been made, including the booses of the Maharajah's103 words
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Article93 1909-05-05 2 The Attorney -General was to preside at the annual general meeting of the Bar on April 27, when the following record was to be presented. That it is contrary to professional etiquette for a barrister to answer legal questions in newspapers or periodicals, whether for a93 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement431 1909-05-05 2 RATNER Safes "List 2" Pattern, ADAPTED FOR THE CUSTODY OF VALUABLE PAPERS, BOOKS, ETC. Lined throughout with Fire-resisting chambers, 3£ thick, filled with best non-conducting material. LUvr\w Unpickable, violence and gunpowder proof, protected with plate of Ratner drill-proof Compo Safe Steel. All usual sizes in stock. BORNEO CO., LTD., SOLE431 words
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Advertisement293 1909-05-05 2 AN IDEAL INVALID FOOD IN HOT CLIMATES. The Allellbur ys" Diet is a complete food, being CMJk manuf actured from milk and wheaten meal, both rtTj" mM^MKk^^^^i'^^m^^^i^^^^^39^^B ingredients bem.,' largely predigested. It is most /^M^^^^^^^^^^^^^^k. palatable and easy of digestion, and can b<- made /^"^^^PHH^^H., l^M |A I I *^H|293 words
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Advertisement665 1909-05-05 2 The United Asbestos Oriental Agency, Ld. 80LE AGENTB FOR THE UNITED ASBESTOS CO., LTD. This company has held, and still holds, a prominent plac in adapting asbestos goods to the ever varying re quirements of engineers. The diversities in prices cover a wide range. The varieties in quality are at665 words
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Article529 1909-05-05 3 INCREASED SUCCESS OF GERMAN DIRIGIBLE. Remains in Air Twenty-Four Hours. At the present moment the success of the dirigible balloon is meat striking. The German airship invented by Count Zeppelin has been undergoing the experiment of remaining is the air for twenty four hoars. It has already529 words
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Article469 1909-05-05 3 Barefooted and Naked Over Frozen Fields of Snow. In the course of an article on Life in Northernmost Fid land which he contributes to the current number of Travel and Exploration, Mr. Knud Rasmussen, the Danish explorer, describes the way in which the Finnish peasants469 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement714 1909-05-05 3 Howarth Erskine, Ltd. CIVIL, MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS, IRON AND BRASS FOUNDERS, Boiler Makers. Bridge Builders and General Contractors. Steam, Gas and Oil Engines for all prrposea. Boile s and Pumps for every use. Light Railway Rolling Stock and Railway Implements. Rails, Tipping Wagons and Sleepers. *Wiiuhes, Cranes and Steel714 words
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Advertisement33 1909-05-05 3 A CURE FOR BOWEL TROUBLE. No matter how seTere an attack of diarrhoea mi; be, Chamberlaia's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy never tailw to give relief. For Hale by §J1 Dispensaries and dealers.33 words
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Advertisement228 1909-05-05 3 g^ fcj BTTROYAI, JSK APPOINTMENT. IllJ TABLE DEUCACIE^S, pickles soups, ww O *c t3 TT RS 1 sse* r^Bl^^l POTTED MEATS. I jjggg^ by MALT VINEGAR Celebrated I^^SJVI CROS SE &L Oilmen's Stores. I^-^ii BIACKWET t mm of all Tonics Jb'-IL/A Proven Remedy lor .llNtrvcl PUorder*. cops m Lidi irnblo228 words
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Advertisement126 1909-05-05 3 mark ■mr^'ni i o s-s^e^ CHILDREN k^J QUITE A NEW DEPARTURE. 4 Based on Science and Practical Experience. CHEAP SALE! The who'e collection MUST BE SOLD now Within 2 Days Spleiidid Bargains in Beautiful Robes, Collarettes, Bbuses. B-lts, Parasol?. LADIES MAY MAKE THEIR OWN PRICES! Exquisite Porcelain and Glassware, some126 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement731 1909-05-05 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. 6. STEAM NAVIGATION CO. Por China, Japan, Penang, Ceylon, Australia, India, Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean Ports, Plymouth and London Through Billi tf Ltdig issuel tor China Coast Per-ian Gulf, <_.>ntinental,-*nd American Port. Steamer i will laave Riu;aporeon or about. MAIL LINE. Outward (for China) Oceaoa May 7 Assaye731 words
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Advertisement622 1909-05-05 4 STEAMERS SAILING. OCEAN STEAM BHIP CO., LTD. AND CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO. LTD. The Companies' steamers are despaohed from Liverpool outwards for the Straits, China and Japan every week and from Japan homewards for London, Amsterdam and Antwerp every fortnight for Genoa, Marseilles and Liverpool and for Marseilles, Havre622 words
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Advertisement919 1909-05-05 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. APCAR LINE OF STEAMERS Tbs undermentioned mail steamers of ths above Line maintain a regular servioe between Calcutta and Japan, oalling at Penang, Singapore, Hongkong and Shanghai m route FLEET. Tons Oommandar m, 'Jmi' 8,800 J. O. Ounn l.s. "Gannon Afcab" 4,600 S. 11. Bkuor s.s. Abb*took ArcAß"919 words
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Advertisement633 1909-05-05 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. HAMBURG AMERIKA LINE. HAMBURG. The steamers of this Company maintain a regular service between Hamburg, Bremen, Antwerp, and Rotterdam, and the Straits, China and Japan. Homewards, they are despatched fortnightly for Havre and Hamburg and oooe a month tor Bremerhaven direot, oalling at Penang and Colombo. Taking oaroo633 words
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Advertisement794 1909-05-05 4 STEAMER BAILINB3. N. D. L. NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD. Imperial (Jerman Mail Line. The fast and well-known mail steamers ol this Company Ball fortnighty from Bremen, Hamburg, via Rotterdam, Antwerp. Southamp ton, Gibraltar, Genoa, Naples (oonneotion Marseilles, Naples, Alexandria, and vioe versa) Port Said, Suez, Aden, Colombo, Penang, Singapore, Hongkong Shanghai, Nagasaki794 words
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Article638 1909-05-05 5 Conditions of Trade and Finance in the East. The annual meeting was held, ou April 6 at Winchester House London. Mr. 11. J. Blaok, who presided, expressed regret at the death of Mr. William Jackson, a director, and stated tbat Mr. J. M. Kyrie, of Messrs.638 words
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Article251 1909-05-05 5 Bt Liect.-Col. E. G. Broadrilk, Commandant, B.V.C. Singapore May 3, 1909 S.V.A. Duties. I Orderly Officer for ensuing week: Capt. F. Hilton. Orderly N. C. O. Bombr. F. E. Gallimore. Leave. II: -Gunner T. A. black is granted 13 months' leave of absence to date from251 words
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Article407 1909-05-05 5 Singapore, May 8, 1909. Pricks. Articlbs. Beans, Long (per catty i 0.06 (do.) French (do.) 0.14 Beef perlb. 0.16 Beef Steak (do.) 0.18 Bean Sprouts (per catty) 0.021 Bamboo Sprouts (do. I 0.08 Blaclian (do.) 0.14 Briu jaU (do.) 0.05 Cabbage. Uatavia (do.) nil (do.) China (do.)407 words
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Article1204 1909-05-05 5 Under ibis heading tbe following abbreviations are used str. steamer nh. ship bq. barque scb. schooner Tat. Taaht Cm. —Cruiser. O'bt. Qanboat Tor.— Torpedo J H.p.— Hone-power Brit. British j U.B.— United States Fob. —French Oer.— German Dot.— Dntcb Ital.— ltalian Span.— Spanish Sar.— Sarawak G.o. General-1,204 words
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Article105 1909-05-05 5 Prom Eurpoe By the P. A O. steamer Ooeana. dns May 7. Prom China P. AO. steamer Assay, doe May 6. Mar 2) P. 40. Mm 39 N.D.L. April 1 B I. April 8 M.M. April 9 P.A.O. April It N.D.L. April U 8.1. April 18 M.M.105 words
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Article147 1909-05-05 5 Foe Paa Bxuna Tm To HOBBOW Rhio and lodragiri Lauren* Pit 7 e.ni. Saigon Baron 7nii«rdi(<. 9 a.m. Cocob Olanggi 10 a.m. Trengganu via ports Sultan noon MalaooaandLinggi KktngSnt Ip.m. Hoar and Malacca Hainan t p.m. J* 1 Ckeang H. Kian 2 p.m. P. 6wettenh»m, vi» ports Janet147 words
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Article103 1909-05-05 5 May 3 8. Riokmers, Dnt str, Amoy and Tamsni Ambria, Ocr str, Hamburg via ports Senegambia. Ocr str, H'kong, Shanghai, Japan Calm, Brit str, Hankow Bridge, Nor str, Saigon t Solfond Nor str, Haiphong Dovre. Nor str, Bangkok Pbranang, Ocr str, Bangkok Sexta, Ocr str, Hongkong Amoy and Swatow103 words
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Article232 1909-05-05 5 Finance Commerce. EXCHANGE. SwaAPOU, May 6, 1000 On London— Bank 4 m/a 2/4 Demand -i/gj Private 6 m/s 2/4| do Bm/8 a/4A On O*many— Bwk d/d 387 Private 8 m/s 241 do 6 m/s 248 On France- Bank d/d 202 Private 8 m/a 200 do 6 m/a 200 On /ruita232 words
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STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article54 1909-05-05 5 Howarth Braldne 6% 600,000 1% prom. Riley, Hargreaves 0% 284,000 1% prem. Spore Electric Tramways Co., Ltd. 6% 860,000 nominal Straits Engineering Syndicate, Ltd. 6% 46,000 par. Singapore Munioipal 6% 400,000 30% p.n0m 6% 1, 878,000 7% prem. *i% 1,600,000 8% prem. a <% 602,900 6 disc. Tanjong Pagar54 words
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Article275 1909-05-05 5 Cai tul J Paid >■ i Shaus Uh. ISSUBD Company Quota- Last TIONS DIVIDSND $800,000 •800,000 •600,000 £600,000 $4(10,000 £60,000 £100,000 150,000 £120,000 •450,000 £260,000 £100,000 £120,000 •460,000 £27,000 10 10 10 10 10 10 1 1 10 10 1 1 1 1 10 10 1 1 10 10275 words
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Article430 1909-05-05 5 £160,000 1200,000 10 ,680,000 1 £80,000 1 £80,000 £70,000 £86,000) 150,000 10 £16,000 £76,000 1 £110,000 1 £810,000 £50,000 j £180,000 1 £100,000 1 £820,000 j G. 176,000 |gj £126,000 £100,000 j'" £800,000 £80,000 1 •260,000 £20,000 i 1 •100,000 100 £100,000 £80,000 2/1500,000 100 •260,000 100 £175,000 1430 words
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Article277 1909-05-05 5 (a) 6% debentures. (6) subscribed by employee*, (<■) part paid shares. Bomdsm.— *and bonus 24 per oent tor year ended 81/12/09.— t and 6/bonua.— J and 6% bonus (or half year ended 80/9/08. Rissbvbs Figures after names of companies indicate that they hold reserves as follows (1) 186,000, (2)277 words
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Page 5 Advertisements
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Advertisement111 1909-05-05 5 AUCTION SALES Powell and Co. May 7.— At the Municipal Store, River Valley Read, unserviceable materials, at 'i. May 8. At Hotel de l'Europe Buildings, H, High Street, oil paintings, at 10 30. May 12.— At saleroom, a Cinematograph Machine md accessories at 11. May 14.— At tho Public Works111 words
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Advertisement65 1909-05-05 5 REUEF FROM RHEUMATIC PAINB. The great pain relieving power of Chamberlain's Pain Balm is clearly shown in oases of sciatioa and inflammatory rheumatism, both of which are extremely painful, but one application of this liniment gives relief and enables the sufferer to sleep, which in many instaneee he has not65 words
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Page 5 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous202 1909-05-05 5 DAY BY DAY. Wednesday, Mays. High Water, 10.34 p in. Y. MCA. Chemistry Lecture, 8.45. Ward Comedy Co., 9. Albambra Cineuintograpli. Hariina Cinematograph. Marlborough Cinematograph. Thursday, May 6. High Water, 11.40 a.m., 10.08 p.m. P. and O. homeward mail due. Meyer Mission (Jommittoc. Parsonage, $M, Philharmonic Orchestra, Mem. Hall, 5.15.202 words
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Miscellaneous26 1909-05-05 5 WEATHER TBLBORAM. Hongkong, May 3, 1C a.m. Barometer 89.91 Qireotion of Wind East KeroeofWtnd 1 Mm. Temp lo Shad. 80 Manila, 759 N.W. 9 SO 8826 words
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1181 1909-05-05 6 The Straits Times. PRICE 10 CENTS. WEDNESDAY, MAY 8. TRADE IN THE EAST. The scope of its work is so wide that the management of the Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China enjoys exceptional opportunities of forming an opinion as to the probable future of finance and trade. We1,181 words
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Article22 1909-05-05 6 The captain oi a nailing vessel now in port has reported to the police the loss of a watch valued at till.22 words
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Article14 1909-05-05 6 Quarantine restrictions agninf-t Singapore on account of plague are withdrawn by the Burma Government.14 words
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Article17 1909-05-05 6 The drums will beat retreat in the Gardens on Wednewlay. not the regimental band as stated yesterday.17 words
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Article19 1909-05-05 6 The Straits Chinese Reading Club wiU meet iv the hall of Prinsep Street Church, to morrrow, at H p.m.19 words
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Article18 1909-05-05 6 The case agaiust the Italian Count, Saluzzo, was concluded yesterday by Mr. Column, the result being an acquittal.18 words
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Article23 1909-05-05 6 The ministries of war and of posts and communications, at Peking, have agreed upon twenty-one regulations for the conveyance of troops by railways.23 words
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Article20 1909-05-05 6 The present pupils of Queen's College, Hongkong, have subscribed »200 towards the proposed memorial to Dr. Wright, their late headmaster.20 words
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Article25 1909-05-05 6 A witness before the Carnarvonshire licensing committee said he believed that one of the occupations of visitors to Trefriw was to write on picture postcards.25 words
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Article29 1909-05-05 6 The feast of Santa Cruz is to be celebrated in Malacca, on Sunday next, and a large number of Catholics will attend from Singapore and the F. M. S.29 words
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Article24 1909-05-05 6 A Eurasian named Gilbert Bennett was fined $15 by the second magistrate, yesterday, for being drunk and disorderly in Serangoon Road, on Monday night.24 words
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Article31 1909-05-05 6 The Waiwupu has decided upon the following grading of consular officials Consulsgeneral to be of the fourth rank fnll consuls of the fifth rank and a vice-consul of the sixth rank.31 words
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Article31 1909-05-05 6 In a special article, the Statesman says, that as a protection against railway thieves and other marauders, valuable apparatus has been designed by three officer* of the Royal Artillery at Isbapore.31 words
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Article44 1909-05-05 6 Mr. J. H. Murray secured judgment in the district court, yesterday, against Mr. Charles F. Bullen, on a promissory note for $200. Defendant alleged that he had paid 180 on the note, but was unable to prove it to the satisfaction of the court.44 words
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Article48 1909-05-05 6 The court of appeal at home has decided that the estate of a correspondent in a divorce case, who had died before the expiration of an order for the payment of damages and costs, was not liable for the amount on an action brought in the divorce division.48 words
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Article39 1909-05-05 6 It is proposed by the Russian authorities to establish a university in the three eastern provinces of China. The Waiwupu has induced the abandonment of the scheme on the ground that a university will be founded by China herself.39 words
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Article41 1909-05-05 6 The Marlborough Cinematograph have put on a new programme since last night, and among the pictures shown are several which have never been exhibited here before. A list of pictures in the second show is given in the advertisement appearing elsewhere.41 words
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Article53 1909-05-05 6 Renter's recent announcement that Joan of Arc was beati6ed at Rpme on April 16, appears to be somewhat inaccurate. The beatification occurred on December 6, 1908, and the ceremony on April 16 must, therefore, have been the full canonisation of the Maid of Orleans, who may henceforth be spoken of53 words
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Article51 1909-05-05 6 Messrs. Swan, Hunter, and Wigham Richardson, Wallsend-on-Tyne, have received a message that the Callao pontoon dock has reached its destination, 10,800 miles away in the Philippines. The towing of the pontoon is the longest on record, and occupied over seven months. Messrs. Sinit and Co., Rotterdam, contracted to tow the51 words
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Article53 1909-05-05 6 A Chinaman, who received a heavy sentence from the third magistrate, yesterday afternoon, for injecting morphia, tried to oommitt suicide in his cell at the Central Station, last night. He was discovered and cut down by a European constable. By moans of artificial rospiration he was brought to and sent53 words
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Article57 1909-05-05 6 As a solution of the difficulties that have overtaken the British Tea Table Co. the directors recommend the formation of a new company which shall purchase at a fair market value a portion of the assets of the undertaking. The proposed new company, to be called Palace Restaurants, Ltd., will57 words
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Article61 1909-05-05 6 Mr. P. E. Angell, first mate on the Philippine coast and geodetio Survey steamer Marinduque, was drowned on April 20, while attempting to reach a small boat anchored off Singayan point near Malabang, Mindanao. The body was recovered. Angell was engaged by the Bureau- a few months ago, and was61 words
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Article65 1909-05-05 6 John L. Duke, a patrolman of the Meisic police station, Manila, has been suspended from duty pending the investigation of a complaint made against him by the Chinese Consul-Goneral. It is alleged by the ConsulGeneral that Duke made threatening demonstrations against him with a revolver. Capt. Crowley held a preliminary65 words
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Article79 1909-05-05 6 The Statesman says there is considerable congestion of work facing the high court judges of Calcutta. The criminal cause list is already over ten feet in length and includes oases for hearing which in some instances were fixed a month ago. The result is that cases arise in which short79 words
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Article419 1909-05-05 6 Mr. and Mrs. Thomas were passengers from Malacca by the Sea Mew, which arrived yesterday afternoon. Messrs. Paul and Robert Knight, proprietors of the Statesman, are coming to Singapore from Caloutta, en route to Japan, China, America and England. Mr. J. W. Simmons goes to Kuala Kan^sar419 words
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Article81 1909-05-05 6 The inevitable reaction in connection with the opium revenue in India has now commenced. Returns published at Simla, on April 17, of the first sale of Bengal opium this month, and of Malwa opium pass duty last month, show a falling off as compared with the estimate81 words
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Article119 1909-05-05 6 The father Damien of Canada is dead. Dr. A. C. Smith, Government medical superintendent of Lepers, died at Tracadiu early in March. Like Father Diniien of Molokai, the deceased doctor gavo all his time and strength to better the condition of his miserable charges. When he119 words
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Article124 1909-05-05 6 Mr. Yamada Isaburo, whose airship proved so successful in the Russo-Japanese war, claims now to have invented a flying machine capable of transporting a heavy load, and of ready steering. The inv< ntor has just taken out a patent for the ume. Mr. Yamada has also invented an124 words
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Article164 1909-05-05 6 The Chinese Church, connected with the English Presbyterian Mission, luet in its half-yearly Presbytery at Prinitep Street Church on Tuesday, from 9.80 a.vi to 9.80 p.m. The morning was devoted to business, the afternoon and night to devotional exercises and conference. Boside the representative pastors, preachers and olderg164 words
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Page 6 Advertisements
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Advertisement160 1909-05-05 6 -4 "*'-^t v- .^^mi ■H^S^^^a^a^a^Ba^S^Ba^a^a^aNHvM* M^r-j*l. /<3| BEA WALL AT HORNSEA, BUILT OF CONCRETEJREINFORCED WITH J^vn/yfi^/9 BOLE AOENTB FOR MALAYA| L 1 GUTHRIESCO.LTD, mJ*L&hdl Singapore and Pen ang. LA WSON'S Liqueur S Whisky. £gjU PER CASK $11 25 5 DISCOUNT. Ki^T^T I Sole Agents m Ik Victoria Theatre. HUBH J.160 words
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Advertisement148 1909-05-05 6 ALHAMBRA Pathe Freres' Films, THE BEBT IN THE WORLD. This New Programme To-Nightl 1. The INVISIBLE THIEF, Screamingly funny. 2. Come of BOSTOCK'S Dangerous ANI MALS. Daring operation on an ARIZONA RATTLESNAKE, ex tracting the POISONOUS FANGS. 8. THE INTERVIEW. 4. In Zambesia— South Africa. 6. A CASE OF ARSON.148 words
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Advertisement151 1909-05-05 6 NEW STUDIO. Lee Brothers, HIGHCLASS PHOTOGRAPHERS, 68-4, Hill Street, off Stamford Road. Price list on application. 793 GODOWNS TO LET. Nos. I, 5 6, Palmer Godowns Area 18,890 square feet. Immediate entry. Nos. 31 and 32, Fisher Street On Hong Lira Quay, three floors, suitable for ■torag« of prodnoe or151 words
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Article72 1909-05-05 7 CONFERENCE OF THE COLONIES CONVENED. Special Reference to Naval Policy. Ri crux's Tilroram] London, May 4. Mr. Asquith, speaking in the House of Commons, said that the Government had taken steps to consult the self-governing Colonies regarding a conference at an early date to discuss the naval and72 words
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Article128 1909-05-05 7 HOSTILITY TO THE SENATE'S PROPOSALS. Foreign Governments Notified of Changes. Kbit tick's Tilioram J London, May 4. The Committee of the United States Senate having proposed as a substitute for the Tariff Bill that the maximum tariff be an ad valorom duty of 2. r > per128 words
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Article41 1909-05-05 7 The Wright Brothers Interview Mr. Haldane. Ridtir's Tilioram London, May 4. The Wright Brothers have arrived in London, and have had a conference with Mr. Haldane. They have also been presented with the gold medal of the Aeronautical Society.41 words
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Article36 1909-05-05 7 Meeting of the Convention at Bloemfonteln. [Riutir's Tilioram.] London, May 4. Tho South African Con.-ontion has reopeni 1 at Rlnomfontein to oonsider the amendments made by the various Parliaments to the proposed constitution.36 words
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Article40 1909-05-05 7 General Machado Coming to the Far East. Kkutbr's Tilborah] London, May 5. Tho Portuguese Government has ordered General Joachim Machado to start for Macao immediately to assist in the work of delimi. tation with tho representatives of China.40 words
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Article44 1909-05-05 7 Progressive Cabinet in Course of Formation. [Riotir'b Tilioram] London, May 5. The Turkish Cabinet has resigned, and Tewfik Pasha is conferring with the Sultan. Hilmi Pasha is forming a Cabinet which will include several members of the Committee of Union and Progress.44 words
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Article42 1909-05-05 7 Disaffection Increasing and Sedition Preached. Rsctbb's Tslbobam] London, May 5. The disaffection in the French postal staff which has been simmering since the great strike is re-accentuating. Several members of the service have been suspended for delivering seditions speeches.42 words
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Article35 1909-05-05 7 Issued for Information of British Soldiers. [Ridtis's Tiliorams] London, May 5. The British General Staff has issued to the forces a translation of the Kaiser's orders for training the German Army.35 words
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Article25 1909-05-05 7 [Riutir's Tblioram) London, May 4. The P. and O. steamers Malwa, Mantua, and Morea are being fitted with installations of wireless telegraphy.25 words
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Article870 1909-05-05 7 Judgment with Costs for Howarth Erskine, Ltd. We referred, in our issue of yesterday, to th« proceedings in the first portion of an action brought by Howarth Erskine Ltd. against the Krisith Beer Broweries Far Eastern Syndicate Ltd., for $4,200 odd, for goods supplied and work done870 words
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Article20 1909-05-05 7 The manager reports that 2,995 lbs. estimated dry robber were obtained during April on this estate.20 words
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Article36 1909-05-05 7 Messrs. McAlister and Co., Ltd., advise having received a cable from tho manager of Ragalla Estate in which be states that the estimated crop of rubber (dry) for April is 950 !bs.36 words
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Article109 1909-05-05 7 The Standard Oil Co s full-rigged ship King George, reached Stapleton, U. S. A., on February 29th, 134 days out from Hongkong. Capt. Tucker was ill with what was believed to be beri beri. and he was removed to the marine hospital on Staten Island. One109 words
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Article606 1909-05-05 7 HUSBAND SHOOTS HIS WIFE ABOARD MAIL STEAMER. Terrible Crime Near Singapore. Crowds filled tiir> Criminal Court at Saigon on April 22, when Celestin Massol. an engineer, a native of Marseilles, was placed in the dock on the charge of murdering his wife on board the mail steamer606 words
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Article177 1909-05-05 7 Chief Justice Opens Short Calendar of Cases. At the Assizes, which opened yesterday morning, the Chief Justice inflicted a sentence of five years' rigorous imprisonment on Chow Nang, whom the jury unanimously found guilty of housebreaking by night after making preparation for causing hurt. The accused, who had177 words
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Article212 1909-05-05 7 A small romance was revealed to the second magistrate, yesterday, when two Tamil coolies were charged with having enticed away the wife of another coolie, with evil intent. One of them was also charged withiaking away jewellery valued at $127. Sergt. Joyce prosecuted. Complainant said212 words
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Article641 1909-05-05 7 CHURCH DISESTABLISHMENT IN MAURITIUS. Shrinkage of the Revenue. We have reason, and very good reason for warning our readers, says The Planters and Commercial Gazette of Mauritius, that a very drastic measure of economy is in contemplation by the home government, one whioh will have very far reaching641 words
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Article365 1909-05-05 7 Rash Driving Near L. L. T. C. Premises. Mr. Hawtry, assistant superintendent of police, prosecuted Mr. H. M. Potui in the summons court, this morning, on a charge of rashly driving a motor car near the Ladies' Lawn Tennis Club premises, at 9 a. m. on April 27.365 words
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Article437 1909-05-05 7 Interesting Suit Opens at Supreme Court. A dispute arising over a mortgage on land and a house at 26 Moulmein Road came for settlement before Mr. Justice Sercombe Smith this morning, the plaintiffs being Arthur Per. reau and another Mali Thatt, represented by Mr. Farrer Baynes, the437 words
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Article430 1909-05-05 7 Another Successful Performance by the Ward Company. Before a crowded and overwhelmingly enthusiastic house, the curtain roso at the Victoria Theatre, last night, upon the Ward Comedy Company's production of The New Clown. It was their second appearance and success was assured from the start. The rollicking,430 words
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Article165 1909-05-05 7 It seems that the Federal Life Assurance Co., of Canada, achieved another splendid record of success in 1906. The twentyseventh annual statement of the company shows a great increase in new business, surplus, security to policy holders, assets, income, dividends, and so forth. Daring the year165 words
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Article61 1909-05-05 7 WORK PARALYSED AT BUENOS AYRES. Two Thousand Troops Sent to Help Garrison. [Raima's Tilioram. London, May 6. Serious socialist troubles continue at Buenos Ayres. Two thousand troops have arrived to reinforce the garrison, and meantime the work of the port is paralysed. The tramway cars have been held61 words
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Article71 1909-05-05 7 Subscribed for Twice Over Before Issue. [Dm OsTAiiATiscHß Llotd Tilmram| Berlin, May 4, rouble the amount of the German Imperial loan of 480 million marks, the first portion of which, 820 million marks is issued on the Stb, has oeoL subscribed. Half oi il.c loan is itsued71 words
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Article34 1909-05-05 7 Parliament Called to Counteract Invasion. [Dm Ostasiatiscui Llotd Tilioram] Berlin, May 4. The Persian Parliament has boon invoked to urge -upon the Russian Government the withdrawal of its troops from Tabriz.34 words
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Article36 1909-05-05 7 IDm Ostasiatischi Llotd Tilioram Berlin, May 4. The Emperor William expressed his fullest confidence in the Imperial Chancellor's policy, on the occasion of the latter's sixtieth birthday, and presented him with his portrait.36 words
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Article22 1909-05-05 7 Dai Ostasutisuhb Llotd Tilioram] Berlin, May 4. M. Stolypin, Russian Prime Minister, has been received very cordially by the Ciar.22 words
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Article319 1909-05-05 7 Stengahs and French Wine in a Coffee Shop. The keeper of a coffee shop situated at Anson Road, appeared before Mr. de Mello, the fourth magistrate, this morning, on charges of selling intoxicating liquors without a licence and keeping the shop open during prohibited hoars. Mr. Kitovits defended319 words
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Article207 1909-05-05 7 Planter's Exciting Race on Lonely Road. Mr. C. O. Longland, of AlliawatU, Mon. aragala, Ceylon, is, no doobt, the most envied mortal on the Uva side to-day, says a cou temporary. He has had an experience whioh his brother planters would give anything to go207 words
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Article1314 1909-05-05 8 LORE AND LESSONS BY JOHN ROBERTS. Part XII Concerning Long Jennys and Hints About Side. During the progress of these articles I have boon pleased to receive mauy letters from old friends and patrons, and I value those tukoDß of appreciation from those I have met d aring the1,314 words
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Article822 1909-05-05 8 Notes and Comments on Probable Starters. Wednesday Morning. I With the exception of two or three events, the entries for the spring meeting are exceptionally large, and it is it matter ot satisfaction, as well as surprise, to al urn cerned thai the different raoes have nUed822 words
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Article99 1909-05-05 8 Lieut. Albert N. Brunzell, one of tlic most popular officers in tbe American marine corps, was found dead on April 22, on the porch of bis quarters at Olongapo Philippines, with a great gash in his throat. An investigation is being made to ascertain whether the officer met99 words
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Article49 1909-05-05 8 'flits Korean Government is prepared to make use of a 10,000,000 yen loan bom the Japan Commercial Bank, for tbe readjustment of land matters. A bureau for that purpose will be opened, and all arable land in Korea will be surveyed, and charters for individual landowners issued.49 words
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Sporting Intelligence. Notes in General.
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Article172 1909-05-05 8 At tbe annual sports Woolwich beat Sand, hurst by 5 points to 4. It has been ruled that Indian Volunteers are eligible to compete for the Empire Cup. A meeting of the Perak Turf Club is to be held at the Perak Club on Saturday, when the programme of the172 words
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Article192 1909-05-05 8 S. C. C. v. R.E. .V fast and at times exciting game was .layed yesterday between the S. C. C. and an it E. eleven. For some time from the start both sides worked hard to score, but only the club were able to notch a point, through Gold.192 words
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Article666 1909-05-05 8 Inquest Opened on Body of an Arab Fireman. On a slab at the General Hospital nior tuary, yesterday afternoon, lay the body of Tabat the Arab fireman from the 1 rencli mail steamer Ernest Simons, who died early in the morning from a fractured skuU in666 words
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Article682 1909-05-05 8 Sordid Story of Riotous Living at Saigon. A murder case, arising out of money matters, under peculiar circumstances, came before the Criminal Court at Baigon, on April 21. A native of Franoe named Surnom, formerly a cement factory band at Bangkok, stood his trial for killing, at682 words
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Article104 1909-05-05 8 The French cruiser Bruix left for Batavia yesterday morning. From Aroe Bay, 8,000 tons of dangerous petroleum arrived on Monday, by the British steamer Cl*m, which proceeded to Hankow yesterday. The Dutch steamer S. Rickmers arrived from Pladjoe, on Monday, with 900 tons of dangenus petroleum for104 words
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Article45 1909-05-05 8 The Prime Minister of Japan, Marquis Kateura, has tendered a banquet to noted business men and bankers, and at the meeting opinions were exchanged on the question as to how commerce and industry could be carried on coincident with the State money circulation.45 words
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Article50 1909-05-05 8 At a Battersea inquest on a boy, the father stated that deceased's name was Sunny Jim. The Coroner— His registered name?— Sunny Jim. Ido think children should be protected against insults of this kind. To make a child take such a name as this is too bad, said the ooroner.50 words
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Advertisement73 1909-05-05 8 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. MALAY TEACHER WANTED. Wanted, a native teacher of Malay, well versed in English, and willing to go abroad. Apply in writing to J.C., o/o Straita Times. 921 SITUATION WANTED BY BOOR-KEEPER Bxperienoed in Single and Double Entry. Highest references. Apply N., c/o Straik Timos. 880 HOUBE TO LET.73 words
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Advertisement752 1909-05-05 8 COMING. M THE BANDMANN mmn Mmrry Little OPERA COMPANY. Including Ballet of 24. > i Qommeneing Wednesday, May 72. THE DANDY DOCTOR. VERONIQLE. OBNTLEMAN JOE. WALTZ DREAM." MBURY WIDOW," ETC. Plan of Seats open at the Robinson Piano Co., Ltd., on Friday, May 7. A-TTCTIOILSr SALE OF Valuable Oil Paintings,752 words
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Article704 1909-05-05 9 Same, port, probable date of arrival, and name of Agents. STEAMERS. Mrlle, Sydney, Jane 13 Bonatcad Aaaaye, Hongkon, May 6 P. <s O. Coy \yuthia, Bomba, Hay Borneo Oiy Astyanax, Liverpool, May 14 \V. Manafield Austria, China, May 6 Rantenberg Sohmidt Arratoon Apoar, Calcutta, May 17 P. Simonp704 words
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Article68 1909-05-05 9 HokutwißD P. and O. Mail. The P. and O. homeward mail steamer Aasaye, left Hongkong, at 1 p.m. on Saturday, and ia due here at Sam. on Thursday, the 6th instant. Outwibd P. and O. Mail. The P. and O. outward mail steamer Ocaana left Colombo at68 words
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Advertisement220 1909-05-05 9 BECHSTEIN, BRINSMEAD, ROYAL Pianos. Monthly Term*. .......BBBBBBBBBBK*a»K*a»K*a^raEBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBB^^ Sol* Agents THE ROBINSON PIANO CO., LTD. CINEMATOGRAPH PATHE SINGAPORE. 1 SOLE AGENCY FOR J?2t Pathe Freres, Paris. Aj m/% CINEMATOGRAPHS. ACCESSORIES fi Wlb&L and FllMB New F'' ms by Every Mail. B*~ n^raaBBB^BBBBBBBBBa,'- Branches Hatavia. Saigon. F DREYFUS, I^"^ 19. Stamford Road,220 words
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Advertisement152 1909-05-05 9 OCEAN STEAM SHIP COMPANY. LTD. FOR SOURABATA, DERBT, BROOME, PORT HEDLAND, COSSACK, ABHBUR TON, CARNARVON, OERALDTON AND FREMANTLE. The Oompany'a Steamer "CHARON," 1/81 tona. Captain Bell, la intended to sail for the above porta on Sunday, May 9, 1909. For freight or paaaage, apply to W. MANSFIELD A CO., LTD.,152 words
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Advertisement509 1909-05-05 9 STEAMER SAILINGS. N. Y. K. JAPAN MAIL BTEAMSHIP CO.LTD. Two regular services are maintained between JAPAN and EUROPE by the Company's well-known TWIN-SCSBW STBiMBIS, under Mail Contract with the Imperial Japanese Government, specially designed for the Company's European Service, lighted throughout by Electrioity, provided with excellent aooommodation for First and509 words
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Advertisement850 1909-05-05 9 TENDERS for REVENUE FARMS. Tenders are invited for the lease of Revenue Farms in the State of North Borneo from the Ist January, 1010, as set otlt hereunder. REVENUE FARMS IN THE STATE OF NORTH BORNEO. 1. In making arrangements for the leasing of the Farms for the next Farm850 words
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Advertisement580 1909-05-05 9 (h) The Opium Fanner is responsible for seeing that Chandu is not sold by retail at the Opiam Farm or at the Opium Farm shops at prices higher than those Axed by Government and named above (g). The Opiam and Spirit Farmers may fix their own prioes for supplying the580 words
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Advertisement140 1909-05-05 9 Steams' Headache tim9jSSS& THE HEAP ENG MOH UNE OF BTEAMERB. SINGAPORE TO BATAVIA, CHERIBON AND SAHARANO. Sail Twice a Week. at "Clang Sang," 1,118 toaa, Oapl J. Craig, at "(Jiang Ann," 890 toaa, Capt. H. Lota. as "Zwsena," 1,100 tona, Oapt. A. Ramsay. li" Edandala," 1,118 tons, Oapt. A. Donlop.140 words
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Article245 1909-05-05 10 HOW GENERAL BOOTH TALKED TO KING GUSTAV. Sympathy with Salvation Army. General Booth, has returned to London from his Scandinavian tour, and gives in tbe War Cry the following particulars of his interview with King Guatav of Sweden The apartment to which my interview with245 words
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Article514 1909-05-05 10 Lady C. as'ance Lytton on Prison Life. Tho 26 suffragists who were sentenced to a month's imprisonment in dtfault of paying tints or finding sureties in connection with the disturbances in Parliament Square were on March 24, released from Hollo way Gaol, and were driven in a procession514 words
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Article151 1909-05-05 10 It is a question that has had many answers, and Canon Kempthorne has just stated that it is a word difficult to define. Mark Twain defined it as having one pair of suspenders to each pair of pants. There is a touch of pathos in Mr. John151 words
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Advertisement621 1909-05-05 10 BANKING COMPANIES. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. IHOORPORAT4D BY ROYAL CHARTER. Paid up Capital in 60,000 Shares ot AM each a11.t00.000 R.eerve Food f11.57i.000 Reeerre Liability of Proprietor* 1,800, 000 BANKERS. Bank ol England. National Bank ot Scotland. Tr* London City A Midland Bank. Ltd. SINGAPORE BRANOH. Onrrenl621 words
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Advertisement478 1909-05-05 10 BANKING COMPANIES. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. paid- up Capital 118,000,000 EtBBEBVE FUND Sterling Reserve 118,000,0001 a jq 500 000 SUverlWve M4,500,000j Seeerve Liability ot Propristori •16.000,000 COURT OF DIRECTORS. Hon. Mr. W. J. Oreeson, Chairman. H. B. Tomkim, Esq., Deputy Chairman. E.O. Barrett, Esq. n. B. Lensmann, Esq. J.478 words
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Advertisement471 1909-05-05 10 INSURANCE Companies. tOHDON AND* LANCASHIRE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Capital £2,390,000 Paid up Capitol a 128,000 Betarvs Fund 41,791,876 lhe undersigned, Agents for the Company, are prepared to aooept fir* risks at eurreni tatas of premium. BOCBTEAD A 00.,— Afmtt THB IMPERIAL FIRE OFFICE. "■ir*D WTTB TH* Aixuaca Aascaiaoi Oo»ast, Lntma471 words
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Advertisement81 1909-05-05 10 A BARGAIN. When you can save from 26 to 60 per oent. on any article, you have a bargain. When you buy a bottle of Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy at the regular price, you will probable save several times its oost in doctor's bills before the summer is81 words
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Advertisement1062 1909-05-05 10 BALEB BY AUCTION. AUCTION SALE or UNREDEEMED PLEDGES, The property of twelve Pawnshops, On Thurtday, May 6, at 10 a.m. Tbe Pledges, consisting of Watches, Chains, Gold and Diamond Rings, Ear-rings, Brooches» Chinese and Native Ornaments, etc., will be on view at our Mart two days prior to day of1,062 words
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Article1214 1909-05-05 11 BOASTFUL CHALLENGE TO MOTOR MANUFACTURERS. The Monaco Meeting. There is someth ng aggressively triumphant writes a correspondent, in the tone of the Daimler Co.'s, wager of £i6Q to motor manufacturers to produce an engine of the standard mushroom valve type that can excel the merits of either their 22-h.p.1,214 words
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Article119 1909-05-05 11 As wired to us, Tronoh was the scene of a daring robbery on April 26. when four robbers, armed with revolvers and knives, entered the Chinese temple there, ostensibly to say their prayers, but Boon showed themselves i n their true oolours. It is learned119 words
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Advertisement310 1909-05-05 11 ARGYLL CARS. JUST AHRTVSiD. SS&2**- Argyll Model de Luxe. PAINTED DARK GREEN, NICKEL PLATED MOUNTINGS, FITTED WITH HDOD, MAGNETO, WIND-SCREEN, LAMPS AND ACCESSORIES. Illustrated Catalogue and full particulars from SYME COMPANY, ss s Someihino Like a p^awa/to c*j* r utu.' Calcutta to Bombay 1,668 Motor Tyre Test. ,^r 8 »/av310 words
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Advertisement6 1909-05-05 11 Zymola Tooth Powder Ji£ h fi£&6 words
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Advertisement528 1909-05-05 11 I I \XdP^^ of the world renowned firm of I *^H I J^^*^VICKEBB, SONS AND MAXIM, LTD., .W I l^irfP^^ And provides the purchaser with a Guarantee of l^r Workmanship and Material which iB Absolutely Unique. I No other car carries a warranty which can be compared to it. J528 words
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Advertisement103 1909-05-05 11 PILSENER BEER. KEY BRAND. (■POSTED Slid lit *l«lA IOLr .^Wu^. w W BEWARE OF IMITATIONS. None Genuine without the above two Labels BEHN MEYER A Co., Ltd., Sole Importer. im: artell's Blue and Silver Label is an accepted guarantee, all over the work), FOR THE BEST QUALITY IN BRANDY THREE103 words
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Advertisement509 1909-05-05 12 Scale of Charges. PREPAID ADVISRTISEMENTS.-Mis-oellaneous Wants of Every Description, Houses, Land, etc., to let, are inserted at the following rates One Insertion 1 1.20 per inch. Two 2.00 Three 2.80 Six 5.20 Nine 6.40 Twelve 7.12 Twenty- five 10.00 (Each subsequent month $5 per inch.) The above rate is based509 words
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Advertisement366 1909-05-05 12 ARTICLES FOR SALE. Situ i-Fosi Lias*, o— or two I— >lo— H-00 Bf Ihe lash, see Scale of Chart**. RUBBER STUMPS FOR BALE. Good Robber Stomps, 10 months old. Apply Manager, Linggi Plantations, Ltd., Beremban. FOR SALE The Hulk Tancarville, as she now lies off Polo Samboe. For further particulars,366 words
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Advertisement543 1909-05-05 12 TO BE LET OR SOLD. San —few U— a, —at tw» twiiMoa fi-00 Use bub. «—le «t nfigss. BUNGALOW TO LET. A fine bungalow, No. 18 a, Mount Elisabeth Road, immediate entry. Apply Gaggino <fc Co. u6»l HOUBEB TO BE LET. Commodious terrace houses in Wilkie Road to be let.543 words
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Advertisement569 1909-05-05 12 TO BE LET OR SOLD. ■UlM i-Fomi Urn, «Kri ■Millim, tl.oo Bi th* kMh, sta Seals of Oaaicsa. OFFIOE TO BE LIT. Offioa on Moond floor of. No. 7, Battery Boad. Apply to Oathrie and 00.. Ltd. DIBTS OFFIOE GODOWN TO BE LET. With immediate eniry No. 7, Malaooa Blreel.569 words
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Advertisement719 1909-05-05 12 SINGAPORE RUBBER WORKS. Netherlands Gutta Percha Co., Ltd. Motor-tyres retreaded at Moderate Prices. All kinds of India Rubber Articles, Sheets. VALVEB, Rings, TYRES, HOSES (Suotion, Steam, Hydraulic), Gardenhoses, Tubes, ENDLESS BELTS. FLOOR-TILES, MATTING. EBONITE and Hard Rubber Articles, Bicycle Tyres. kVorks Offices: Passir Panjang, Singapore Sole Agents i MESSRS. HOOGLANDT719 words
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Advertisement518 1909-05-05 12 Miscellaneous NOTICES RiT*s Ist Month, |10 per inoh. Subsequent months, |6. For shorter period, eel Seal* of Charg*.. NOTICE. Artie Tully bigs to infotn. tlie Sporting Public that be lias authorized Meosrß. Symonds and A. Mitcboll to transact hk business till his ntaaV from .fava ou May H 1909. uBB4518 words
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