The Straits Times, 13 May 1909

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    13 1 The Straits Times NO. 22.958 SINGAPORE. THURSDAY. MAY 13. 1909. PRICE 10 CENTS.
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      86 1 FOR THE RACES A BEAUTIFUL SELECTION OF THE VERY LATEST SHAPES IN Ladies' Trimmed Hats. JUST ARRIVED. FINE MODELS. Races F Races F KATZ BROTHERS, Ltd. Raffles £&l Hotei eKs> Special Dinner Thursday, !¥l*y 13. Saturday, May 18. SARKIES BROTHERS, Proprietors. ASAHI (31 BEER H BeSt aiul Igll Cheapest. f/^^^V
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      105 1 HARIMA HALL Cinematograph, North Bridge Road. To-Night at 9.30. Jealous Husband. Cupid's Four Darts. Mr. Absentmind. You Must not Play with my Feeling*. BTRIN6 ORGHEBTRA. COOL HOUBE. K. HARIMA, Sole Proprietor. THE Empire Hotel, KUALA LUMPUR. F.M.B. A New First-class Hotel. Fitted with Electric Light and tans. Five minutes from
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      190 1 THERMOS £m m Patent Flasks. fl 1/ Jp« OBTAINABLE AT 1 (J^lj ROBINSON'S. I I m "THERMOS WITH STRONG Invaluable to Travellers. li LEATHER CASE. Invaluable to Sportsmen. VLmI-.^ Invaluable to Excursionists. M HOT BEVERAGES M X, will remain hot for 24 hoars without any application /J 1 or any
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      44 1 ART NEEDLEWORK AND FLOWER DEPOT 217. Orchard RoadARRANGED FL ORAL BASKETS, BOUQUETB. SHOWERS. ETC. Wedding order* receive speciil attention. Many Local Testimonials. Prices Moderate. Cat Flowers from our own Nurseries always Quite Fresb. T n( f Offloe No. 7ST. 1015 Telephone J Nureeriee 190.
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      82 1 To Stamp Collectors STANLEY GIBBON'S STAMP CATALOGUES FOR 1909, PARTS I 4 II Price: $1.40 each. STAMP HINGES, 1,000 in airtight tin box. Price 50 cents per tox. KOH COMPANY, 90, BRAS BASAH ROAD. STRAITS CYCLE AND MOTOR CO., LTD., 15, Battery Road, ENAMELLERS, PLATERS AND GENERAL HEPAIRERS. Smith Premier
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    NAVAL AND MILITARY.
    1225 2 DEFECTS IN BATTLESHIPS OF THE FRENCH NAVY. Lord Kitchener and His Successor. The Chamber of Deputies a few weeks ago appointed a Parliamentary commission, under the presidency of M. Delcass^, to inquire into the state of the French navy, says the Times' correspondent. This inquiry was designed
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    THE LATE MR. SWINBURNE.
    441 2 Poet's Instructions Regarding His Funeral. Conducted by the Rev. J. Floyd Andrewes, rector of St. Boniface, tbe funeral service was an abbreviated one writes a contemporary. Then, standing by tbe grave before the body was lowered, the rector said: I should like to state that somewhat
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    RUN FOR LIFE.
    206 2 Kitchen Disappears into Pit Full of Water. An extraordinary subsidence occurred at Northwich, Cheshire, at noon the otbor day, three men having to doe for their lives, and a kitchen and shed disappearing into a suddenly revealed pit witbin three minutes. Rumbling noises were heard daring tbe
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    Chinese Journalism.
    117 2 The Echo de Chine notes several measures which show how well disposed the Prince Regent of China is towards the press. For instance, he has bestowed titles of honour on the principal editors of tbe vernacular newspapers to encourage them in the path of well -doing. Tbe Regent
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    Curious Coincidence.
    102 2 A carious ooincidenoe regarding the death of the veteran bandmaster Moynagb is recorded. Mr. Moynagh was an old friend and admirer of Sir Arthur Sullivan, who died somewhat suddenly and in harness. The old bandmaster was frequently heard to declare that he would like to die as Sir
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      286 2 ICHANANS D FAMOUS I "Black White" is absolutely the BEST VALUE obtainable. The reputation of this blend has been built up on the SOLID BASIS of Quality and Age and NO CHANGE has been made from the first. This fact is Guaranteed IMPORTERS: Borneo Company, Ld. ASPINALL'S Fine Copal Varnish.
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      31 2 BATAM BRICK WORKS. A large stock of Bricks always on hand D. J. yam WYNGAAKDEN, 18, Boat Quay, Tklkphoni No. 489. Sole Agent. 656 The Straits Times, AMD The Straits Budget
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      5 2 Zymole Tooth Powder JUfci- sSH
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      3 2 Steams* Wine TA'SST
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      199 2 G7ne Cocoa of the Old Country t'yrf^ At a recuperative after phyiical J or mental strain. Cadbury'i Cocoa \-/^f W has no equal. Iti delicious flavour %3HH9HI makes it unquestionably the most palat- Bpl able food-beverage, while its nourishing i^^Sfff and sustaining properties build up the whole system to the
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      166 2 SUBSCRIPTION RATES. Payable In Advance. Daily issue per year 130.00 do per quarter 7.80 do per month a.60 do per oopy 10 Weekly issue per year 18-00 do per quarter 8.00 do peroopy M When sent by post, there is added for the daily issue, two dollar* a quarter to
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  • CURRENT LITERATURE.
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      CLEVERANDWELL-CONSTRUCTED ROMANCE.
      442 3 History of The Royal Artillery. Thk New Jink. By Henry Newbolt. London Blackwood. It is very refreshing after a course of modern novels to comb 'Don such a book as The New June. The word novel nowadays, when every schoolgirl can find a publisher, is falling into such
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      Of Military Interest.
      237 3 HItTOHY OF THB RoTAL I!»'.l iKNr OF Abtillsry. By Lieut.-Col. H. W. L. I lime. London Longmans, Green. The period between the close of the Napoleonic ware in 1816 and tbe disastrous expose of 1854 was perhaps tbe most unhappy and discreditable in the whole of our
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      An Anomaly.
      274 3 Abamimta. By J. C. Snaitb. London Smith, Elder. Was there ever such an anomaly in exist enoe as tbe eponymous heroine of Mr. Snaith'a new novel Araminta is six feet high, and dressed like a young general servant going to her first place when she arrives at the
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      A Shoddy Character.
      139 3 An Imcomplbat Etoniah. By Frank Danby. London Heinamano. Frank Danby's new novel, is not a worthy ■accessor to The Heart of a Child. Sally Snape was an attractive, even a charming little ragamuffin she moved in a world which her creator evidently knew well, and her story
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      680 3 Howarth Erskine, Ltd. CIVIL, MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL GENINEERS, IRON AND BRASS FOUNDERS, Boiler Makers, Bridge Builders and General Contractors. SOLE AGENTS FOR Worthington Pump Co.'s Patent Pumps Pulsometer Engineering Co.'s Pulsometer Pumps Robey.and Co.'s Portable Engines and Machinery Richard Hornsby and Son's Oil and Gas Plants Waygood's Lifts and Hoists
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      101 3 Q RIGAUD'S Eg OF JAPAN TOILET WATER UT4**- jJSIB Bewart H^IE-J|| of Imitations. ySpi RIGAUD C PERFUMERS 8. rue Virienne 8 Pl-l-frtnct DOGS HEAD Brand AHEAD of ALL. BASS'S ALE. GUINNESS'S STOUT. SOLD EVERYWHERE. Sole Agent* KIM HIN AND CO., 18, Kling Street, Singapore. 726 CHARLES -jjk HEIDSIECK S *\&uF\
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      159 3 ISMAIL #RAHEEM ARK NOW SHOWING A LARGE VARIETY OF Diamond Jewellery, LOOSE DIAMONDS Z^Z. AND OTHER PRECIOUS STONES. Early inspection Respectfully Solicited. THE HON6KONG ROPE MANUFACTURING CO. (ESTABLISHED 1S83) MANUFACTURERS OF PURE ROPE 38TRAN0 CABLE HID U STRAND I 1/2- to 12* 6" to 10" 3- M 10* Prices, Samples
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      734 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. p.'tyo! STEAM NAVIGATION CO. Por China, Japan, Penan*. Ceylon, Australia. India, Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean Porta, Plymouth and London Through Bills of Ladiog issued for China Coast Perjian Gulf, Continental, and Amerioan Port". Steamers will lsave Sin jap >re on or about. MAIL LINE. Outward (for China) Delhi May
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      679 4 STEAMERS SAILING. OCEAN STEAM BHIP CO., LTD. AND CHINA MUTUAL STEAK NAY. CO. LTD. The Companies' steamers an 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, Havre
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      615 4 STEAMER SAIUNG3, APCAR LINE OF STEAMERS Tbs undermentioned mall Bieamer. of ths above Line maintain a regular servios between Oaloutta and Japan, calling at Penang, Singapore, Hongkong and Shanghai en route FLEET. Tons Commander Mb Jiria 6.500 J. G. Ounn s.s. Gaason Amab 4,600 8. H. Bwutom s.s. M Ajuutoobi
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      269 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. C.RR. Canadian Paoiflo Railway Company's Royal Mail Steamship Lino. THK NATIONAL HIGHWAY TO BUROPE riA CHINA JAPAN, CANADA and the UNITED BTATEB. Roots from Hongkong, via Shanghai, Nagasaki, (Inland Baa of Japan), Kobe, Yokohama Vlotorla and Vanooaver, R.M.B. "E»r»sftß of Im>u" Twin screw sleaR.M.B. "EmmßßSor Jarta" men, 6,000
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      637 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. HAMBURG AMERIKI LINE HAMBURG. The steamers of this Oompany maintain a regular servioe between Hamburg, Bremen, Antwerp, and Rotterdam, and the Straits, China and Japan. Homewards, they are despatched fortnightly tor Havre and Hamburg and onoe a month for Bremerhaven direct, oalling at Penang and Colombo. Taking oargo
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      803 4 STEAMER BAILIMB. N. D. L NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD. Imperial (Jerman Mail Line. The fast and well-known mail steamers o! this Company sail fortnighty from Bremen, Hamburg, via Rotterdam, Antwerp. Boathamp ton, Gibraltar, Genoa, Naples (ounneotion Marseilles, Naples, Alexandria, and vice versa) Port Said, Suez, Aden, Colombo, Penang, Singapore, Hongkong Shanghai, Nagasaki
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    LEGISLATIVE COUNCILS.
    493 5 Question of European Commercial Representation. One of the important points arising out of tliu enlarged legislative councils which will shortly como into existence is the question of European commercial representation thereon, says a correspondent at Ca.lcatta. When the Bengal chamber of commerce first communicated the views of the
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    SHIPPING IN PORT
    1171 5 . Unrter this beading the (ollowiug abbreviations lire used sir. steamer eh. ship bq. —barque son. schooner; Tot. Yacht; Cm. Cruiaer. O'nt.— Gunboat Tor. Torpedo; H. p. --Horse-power Brit. British U.S.— United States Fob.— French Ger.— German Hut.- 1 )ut. h I ml. —ltalian Span.— Spanish Sar. Sarawak
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    Vessels at Tanjong Pagar and Keppel Harbour.
    91 5 Wharves at which Vessels are Berthed To- Day. TAN JON O PAOAK. Bast Weabv Basw— Banka, E. J. Bpencs East W. Bectioh I— Bha-ata. Bionoß No. 1 (Shubs Wba«f)— Nil. Sbotiob 8-Teeata. S— Amiral Neilly 4— Nil. Nil. 6 Yangtsze Attyanax. 7 Oalypeo.
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    Malts Close.
    131 5 Fob Pkb Slum Tim To-nouow Bandjermanim, etc. De Eereni 7 a.m. HaUvia, CbetibOD, H'rsng Baud 8 a.m. Caoob Qlanggi 10 a.m. Bata Pahat Emilie S p.m. Bangkok Deli 8 p.m. Batavia Rumphiut 3 p.m. Maar and Malacca Lady Weld t p.m. Bftnfikok Singapore 8 p.m. Telak Anson via
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    Kiu-lu-lh!
    90 5 Kiu-lu-Uh According to the Paris correspondent of the Standard, Professor Oarner, of the University of Chicago, who exiled himself to the Congo forests in order to learn the language of apes, hopes to be able to produce very shortly his timian dictionary or vocabulary. Dr. Oarner olaims to have been
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    Arrival of Passengers.
    198 5 Per steamer Namur, May 10.— From London Mr. and "Mm. Smith, Capt. F. J. Baunden, Master Ounner Houston, Dr. O. Oray, Mr. W. M. Collins and Mr. W. 8. Fawoies. Per steamer Nubia, May 10.— From Yokohama Miss O. Ryan, Mr. J. McArthur. Per steamer Selangor, May
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    Mall Steamer Movement*
    69 5 Mail Steamer Movements. Odtwabd Onuua Mail. The Imperial German mail steamer Laetzow having left Penang, at 6 a.m. yesterday and may be expected to arrive here to-morrow morning. Odtwabd B. I. Mail. The B. I. oontraot packet steamer Taroba, with the London mails of the tSrd ultimo, left Negapatam at
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    | Fii\£n\oe fc» Commerce.
    237 5 Finance and Commerce. EXCHANGE. Swoapou, Mat 18, 1909. On London— Bank 4 m/s a/4* Demand 2/Bft Private 0 m/s 2/4| do Bm/« 3/4/, On Gtrmanv— Bank d/d 387 Private 8 m/s 240+ do 6 m/a 342| On Franc*- Bank d/d 202 Private 8 m/i 290 do 6 m/a 299 On
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  • STOCKS AND SHARES.
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      DEBENTURES.
      51 5 Howarth Erakine 6% 000,000 1% prem. Riley, Hargreavea 6% 384,000 1% prem. S'poro Eloctrio Tram waynCo.,Ltd. 6% 860,000 nominal Straits Engineering Syndicate, Ltd. 6% 46,000 par. Singapore Mun eipal 6<V 400,000 20% p.n0m 6% 1,t78,000 7%prem. *i% 1,6)0,000 B%prem. 4% 602,900 6% diao. Tanjonß Pagu Dock Board 6% 1,060,000
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      MINING.
      274 5 1 Paid Shams Uk. issued Company Quota- I Lait norn I Divioind •800,000 10 •800,000 10 •600,000 10 £600,000 1 •400,000 10 £60,000 I 1 £100,000 1 150,000 10 £120,000 1 •460,000 10 £260,000 £100,000 I 1 £120,000 1 •460,000 10 £27,000 1 £200,000 £40,000 1 5.2,600,000 100 •110,000
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      RUBBER.
      402 5 1 1 10 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 10 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 i I 17/e. 1 l 10/--l 17/0 10 1 1 iV 18/ 10/-Anglo-Malay Rabber Co., Ltd. contributory BaJgownie Rubber Estate Ltd. (0)... Batu Caves Rabber Co.,
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      GENERAL.
      175 5 11.600,000 •236,000 60 116,000,000 126 (2,400,000 11,000,000 •84,000 10 •876.000 •600,000 10 •80,000 60 £400,000 1 •300,000 100 •600,000 100 ►8,000,000 10 ~10~ 7 60 136 100 100 10 100 100 10 60 1 100 100 10 4611 Eastern Smelting Co., Ltd. 10.00 j 1 876 Fraser Neave, Ltd.
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      162 5 AUCTION SALES. Powell and Co. May 14— At the Public Works Department Store, Kandang Kerban unserviceable stores at 2.80. May 22.— At No. 71-2, Thompson Road, teak Anglo-Chinese furniture, etc., at 2.80. May 22— At Dunrobin, No. 40, Barker, Road, teak household furniture, etc., at 2. H. I- Cok hlan
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      3 5 Johnson's Baby Powder
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      108 5 CIGARETTES. "Three Castles" MAGNUMS. A large hand-made Cigarette rrannfactnred from the highest grades of Bright Virginia Tobacco. In 50s Patent Air-tight Tins. Obtainable from all first-class Tobacconists. Price: 55 cents |MHM»fIBMBB Oil MBMMIMM I I writes in Bight, writos Mj in colours, writes on cards as p od paper, rules
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      93 5 a) 6% debentures.— < 6) subscribed by employees.— (c) part paid shares. Bonuses-. and bonus 24 per oent for year ended 81/12/08. t and 5/ bonus. RassßVas. Figures after names of companies indicate that they bold reserves as follows: (1) 136,000, (2) 114,000, (8) £8,000, (4) £4,878, (5) 126.000, (0)
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      161 5 DAY BY DAY. Thursday, May 13. High Water, 6 61 p.m. Singapore Races, Second Day. 2.46. B. I. homeward mail closes, 8. Chinese Prayer Meet., P. St. Church, 7.80. Bandmann Opera Co., 9. Alhauibra Cinematograph. Hariina Cinematograph. Marlborough Cinematograph. Friday, May 14. Higb Water, 4.14 a.m., 7 0 p.m. N.
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      59 5 WEATHER REPORT. Kamimi Ktrbcm Hoyiud, May 11, 1909. 9 a. m. 8 r. m. 9 r. a. Bubtall. Bar. »1 Fah 39.916 39.837 19 866 Tamo 84.8 88 6 810 nil. Wet Bulb Thar 78 8 78.8 79.6 DirofWind.. calm 8. E. calm Max. Tamp 69 6 Mm 76.9 Max.
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      29 5 WB AIMER TBLBORAM. Hongkong, May 18. 10 a.m. Barometer 18.90 Direotion of Wind E.B.E. Faroe of Wind S Max. Temp In Shad. ..74 Manila, 769 W.N.W 1 19 36
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    CM Stratte Uimes. PRICB 10 01NT8. THURSDAY, MAY 18. THE OFFICIAL TRUSTEE.
    1193 6 The Straits Times. PRICE 10 CENTS. THURSDAY, MAY 18. THE OFFICIAL TRUSTEE. A year or two ago the painful auccossion of ca«o- in which noiicitors of high standing, in whom soores of families had placed implicit confidence, were exposed as reckless and unscrupulous swindlers gave point and urgency to the
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    11 6 The German cruiser Soharnhont left for Hongkong at 5.20 p.m. yesterday.
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    19 6 On dit, remarks the Straits Echo, that a murderer hanged to-day at Taiping, was tbe nephew of the executioner.
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    18 6 The board 'of communications at Peking has formally brought the China Merchants Steam Navigation Co. within its control.
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    34 6 It is said that a portion of the jewellery stolen from Mr. Khoo Cbeow Teong's residence in Light Street, Penang, has been found. Tbe value of the jewellery and banknotes found amounts to $10,000.
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    40 6 A special song service, conducted by Mr. A. Proctor, will be held in Boustead Institute from 8 to 9 on Sunday evening. This service is in preparation for the visit of the Rev. F. B. Meyer on Sunday, 23rd inst.
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    39 6 Koh Chan Boon, who was successful in his appeal against the order of extradition to Bangkok,— is suing Mr. Robert Ross Clunii for damages for false imprisonment and malicious prosecution says the Straits Echo. Tbe writ has been issued.
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    40 6 It is rumoured that the American Navy Department will transfer the drydock Dewey from Olongapo to Cavite at an early date. This action, it is said, will mean the establishment of a huge naval base across tbe bay from Manila.
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    41 6 The agenda of the Municipal meeting, tomorrow afternoon, is a small one. Among the matters to be considered are tenders for the erection of quarters for the Superintendent of the Fire Brigade, and the lighting of the new central firo station.
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    42 6 The other day, the bead executioner from Bangkok beheaded a murderer at Prapatom who was condemened to death some few months ago. Within tbe last few days no less than six criminals were beheaded at Moung Sin Maun? San for similar offences.
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    40 6 His Honour Judge Skinner Turner, of H. B. M. Court for Siam, is expected by the next German mail. He will proceed to Kedah to try a number of British subjects now awaiting trial, including two men charged with murder.
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    43 6 The police have withdrawn the charge against one of the three Tamils arrested in connection with tbe big jewellery robbery at Messrs. John Little and Co.'s. The case against the other two was mentioned in the third magistrate's court, this morning, and adjourned.
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    48 6 Chin Oh Huan was fined $100 in the district court, yesterday, for possession for trade of tea to which a forged trade mark had been applied, tho mark being Giam Chuan, the trade mark of an Amoy importer. Mr. Campbell proseouted and Mr. Ong Siang defended the accused.
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    48 6 A balloon which answers to the description of the missing one in which M. Bellamy the aeronaut ascended from the Crystal Palace, has been seen drifting in the North Sea, and although eighty-four hours bad elapsed since M. Bellamy made bis ascent, nothing had been beard from him.
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    50 6 In order to secure a settlement of the pending actions for the recovery by the American government of customs duties on sugar, alleged to have been evaded by the ■Sugar Trust, the Trust has offered to pay the government $2,000,000, (£400,000), according to a special telegram to the Manila Times.
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    57 6 If there is no demand for Raub shares, there ought to be on .the strength of a statement whioh appeared in this paper of Tuesday last, gravely announcing that the new lode discovered in the Anderson shaft was worth 10 cwt to tbe ton. For owl, read dwt., and you
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    61 6 Doe to tbe excessive heat during the past week says the Manila Times of May 5, a number of horses have died, the liverymen of the city being the principal losers. One of Manila's leading liverymen said labt evening that fully a dozen of the best livery horses in the
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    55 6 1 have three sons in the British Army, said Karl Steine, a German, who was sentenced in the South Western polioe court, London, to six weeks' imprisonment, to be followed by deportation, for keeping a disorderly house in Battereea. The magistrate, hearing that the sons were not naturalised, directed that
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    72 6 In the district court before Mr. Howard, yesterday afternoon, Chop Sin Yap Hin sned Mr. N. J. (alias) F. Deaker, as executor of the will of Felix Nevis Pereira, deceased, for 1136.014 as balance alleged to be due for goods sold and delivered, and for money lent. Mr. Song Ong
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    58 6 Tbe Hai-yung, which escorts the Hai ahi with the Chinese Commissioner, Mr. Wong Tai Ching, on board, to the southern islands arrived yesterday afternoon, from Sourabaya, and saluted. The Hai-yung leaves on the 22nd inst, for Deli, bat waits the arrival here of the Chinese Commissioner and tbe Hai-ohi. The
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    119 6 Before tbe Chief Jnstioe, yesterday afternoon, Dr. Mehta sued Yeo Ban Keng, of 23 Boat Quay, for 18,000 odd damages. There had, it seems, been a loan transaction as far back as 1908, and a charge had been brought against the doctor in fine police court, of which he was
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL
    305 6 . Mr. C. W. Darbisbire is at present on a visit to Penang. Mr. and Mrs. Brockman wotv passenger* from Kuantan, yesterday afternoon, by the local Rteamer Hye Leong. Mr. Kow Soon Kirn, the late Marshal of tbe British Court, at Bangkok, has been called to the English
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    Roosevelt Bags Six Lions.
    47 6 Remarkable success has been achieved at the outset of ex- President Roosevelt's bunt for big game in Central Africa, says a wire from London, dated 6th instant. He set out from Mombassa and has already succeeded iv bagging no fewer than six lions.
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    Volunteering io Penang,
    79 6 Volunteering in Penang. We understand, says the Pinang Gazette of 10th inst., that a circular has been issued to-day by the Resident Councillor calling the attention of members of the Government service in Penang to the existence of tbe Penang Volunteer Corps and urging them to join the force. In
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    Cents—and a Soul.
    108 6 Cents— and a Soul. Jalil, Javanese constable No. 588, was sentenced to six months' rigorous imprison ment by the second magistrate, yesterday, for attempting to extort thirty cents from a Chinaman. A Chinese lad thirteen years of age, who was a witness for .he prosecution, was ordered to receive ten
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    Legislative Council.
    136 6 The Legislative Council meets on Monday next, when the members will be asked to approve a vote of 915,069 for capital expen diture in connection with the acquisition of three lighters and the oonoroting of a wharf shed at Penang. Council will also be asked to pass a
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    Tbe Bandmann Company
    167 6 The Bandmann Company. The comic opera Veronicjue is to be put on the boards of the Victoria Theatre by ttie Bandmann Company thin evening. The plut is familiar to all theatre-goers id Singapore. Those of the actors and actresses who are worthy of special mention reports a contemporary in criticising
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      57 6 Alhambra To-Night To-Night Change of Programme L. F. WILLIS, Manager. TELEPHONE, NO. 191. ROBINSON RAW CO., LTD. m PIANOS FOR HIRE $10 PER MONTH. 9 Tuning and Attention Inclusive. PHOTOGRAPHY. The Oldest and Only European firm af its kind in thia Colony. The one whiob does all the important and
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    FRENCH POSTAL, STRIKE
    123 7 FRENCH POSTAL STRIKE ONLY A QUARTER OF THE MEN LEAVE WORK. Services Going on as UsaaL [Rbdibb'i Tblbobam] London, May 12. A meeting of twelve thousand postal servants was held in Paris, yesterday, and a resolution to strike was passed. The travelling sorter* on the night mails have ceased work,
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    (Das OsTAsuTuom Llotd Tilmba*)
    44 7 [Der Ostasiatiso he Ll oyd Telegram] Berlin, May 12. The Paris Post Office officials have held a great meeting and resolved to renew the strike, and it is expected that the provincial staffs will follow. So far there has been little interruption of thoservioe.
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    Russian Treason.
    262 7 TRIAL OF EX.CHIEF OF SECRET POLICE. Statement of the Charges Made. IRbctbr's Tilioram London, May 12. The trial of M. Lopukhin, ex-director of the Russian secret po'ico, has begun at St. Petersburg. perusal of the indictment under which M. Lopukhin is being tried, leaves the impression, that he
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    ADANA MASSACRES.
    49 7 Djevad Bey to be Tried by Court Martial. (Bntcb'S TiL«Q»»M London, May 12. A telegram from Constantinople states that the Council of Ministers has ordered Djevad Bey, ex- Vale of Adana, to return thither for trial by court martial on charges of complioity in the reoent Massacres.
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    NEW BISHOP FOR CHINA.
    132 7 Appointment for Archdeacon Banister. RIDTSI!" TILB.iRAM London, May 18. The Archbishop of Canterbury has appointed Archdeacon Banister to the new Bishopric of Hainan. The Rev. and Venerable William Banister, has been Archdeacon of Hongkong, since 1909. He is secretary to the Church Missionary Society, South China
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    SIR ROBERT HARTS RETURN TO CHINA.
    29 7 [RaUTM's TILMBAM.] London, May 18. The Tinea states that Sir Robett Hart intends to return to China almost immediately, if his health permit*.
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    JAPANESE AT OXFORD.
    19 7 [Ratrtu's Tiiwwam.] Losrfoo. May 18. A Lectureship for the teaching of Japanese Isfcaif rrsrtad at Oxford.
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    THE YUNNAN MURDER.
    139 7 Ptnang Interest in Crime on Upper Mekong* Rente* told us on Saturday that the names of tbe two Germans murdered on tbe upper Mekong were Brnohaker and Schmits, observes tbe Straits Echo. The names would not have increased the interest of the news item, had it not
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    NEW CHINESE BANK.
    331 7 Large Branch to be Opened Shortly in Singapore. Some time ago, a scheme was formulated at Shanghai for establishing a Chinese bank, with agencies abroad where large Chinese communities exist. The idea was suggested owing to the difficulties Chinese encounter in dealing with foreign banks. The latter
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    BIG BRITISH CONTRACT.
    168 7 Material for New Spanish Navy to be Made in England. The contract for the building of the new Spanish navy has been given by the Spanish Government to Messrs. Vickers, Sons and !**xirn, and will be carried oat by a Spanish company of which the British firm
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    Watchmen in Trouble.
    158 7 Naud Singh appeared the district court, this morning, with his left forearm in splints, to prosecute Harnam Das on a charge of cr using him grievous hurt, the arm being broken. Complainant said that they were both watchmen and quarrelled over 12 which complainant owed accosed. The
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    Macao Opium Farm Seized.
    112 7 Ilatbttr a startling denouement has taken place in connection with the negotiations that have been carried on between the Macao Government and the opium farmer at that place, says the S. C. Morning Post On 4th inst., under instruction from the Government at Lisbon, the Governor
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    31 7 The Kh»"flh»i Amateur Dramatic Club celebrated the uuccearf ul ran of The Yeomen of the Guard with a banquet followed by a due*, a» Mm Aator Hoom Hotel on May 1.
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    Counterfeit Coin.
    320 7 SMART CAPTURE BY DETECTIVES AT PENANG. Watching Amateurs Make Dollars. A successful raid was made by Detective Insp. Sbeedy and some detectives at 144 a Green Lane, near Bukit Gambier, during the early hours of Saturday morning, reports the Pinang Gazette, of 10th instant. The house in question
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    MIXED DRINKS.
    399 7 Anson Road Shopkeeper Prosecuted and Fined. At the police court, yesterday afternoon, the keeper of a coffee shop in Anson Road was fined for selling intoxicating liquors without a license and for keeping the premises open during prohibited hours. In her defence she maintained that she sold cold
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    Drowning Fatality.
    186 7 A party consisting of G. Colombo, manager of the Schweiger Import and Export Co., at Myijlft, h. Fiani, his brother-in-law, and A. Eeaa, a commercial traveller, left Manila on April 25, on one of the Yangco steamers for S-ria Cruz. At the latter place they took oarromatas for
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    Policemen and Others.
    106 7 Nine Chinese were tried before the second magistrate yesterday afternoon, on a charge of playing in a common gaming house in Nelson Road. The first accused Chna Pan Han was also charged with assisting in the management of a chap jee kee lottery. Police constable Blyton prosecuted
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    Rubber in Java.
    385 7 PUNTERS' ASSOCIATION FORMED AT BANJAR. Great Scarcity of Labour. Rubber-growing is going ahead at Banjar, in West Java, where there is already a Planters' Association. The Association now feels the need for increasing its mem bership and for widening its sphere of work To reach these ends,
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    THE JOHORE PIRACY.
    161 7 One Accused Makes a Voluntary Statement* In the police court, on Saturday, before Mr. A. V. Brown, says the Pinang Gazette, of 10th inst., two Chinamen were charged on remand with being concerned in the piracy of a junk and the murder of seven of her crew
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    WRECKED LINER'S CREW.
    179 7 Seventy Lascars Cause a Mild Problem at Dover. About seventy Lasoar seamon from the wrecked liner Mahratta, which broke up on the Goodwins, were admitted to the Sailors' Home at Dover. This created a difficulty by crowding the home, and the matter was discussed at the directors'
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    Ten Dollars for Cnp of Water.
    133 7 A European woman living in Malabar Street was prosecuted before the first magistrate, this morning, on a charge of insult The complainant alleged that the defendant had thrown water upon him and spat at him, besides addressing him in terms which offended his dignity.
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    94 7 A rather exciting incident occurred at the docking of the steamer Taiyuan at the Titikoo Dock, Quarry Bay, Hongkong, on the 4th inst. One of the coolies engaged at the dock fell into the water and had already aunk twioe when Mr. Murphy, the dockmaster, was attracted to the spot.
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    THE DANDY DOCTOR.
    933 7 Merry Little Maids Company Play in Singapore. Comic opera with all its patter, songs, dances and absurdities was furnished at the Victoria Theatre, last evening, by Bandmann's company of merry little maids assisted by a few equally jovial swains. When it was announced that the company would
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    Bangkok Libel Action.
    76 7 In the German Court, at Bangkok, on 6th inst., Mr. H. K. Meyer brought an action for libel against Dr. Boehmer. Herr von Prollius presided, and the assessors were Mr. A. Mohr and Mr. 0. Kramer. Mr. Teutscb appeared for defendant The president of the court suggested
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    26 7 The second-class oroiaer, Astraea, drawing 24ft of water, left Shanghai on Bth mat, by the new conservancy channel. This venture gives considerable satisfaction to shipping ptople.
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    UNITED SOUTH AFRICA.
    33 7 BLOEMFONTEIN CONVENTION SUCCESSFUL. Gratification at the Settlement. IRbotbb's Tblboram] London, May 18. The Bloemfontein Convention is dosed and its success has caused extreme gratification in South Africa and in England.
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    ROYAL MEETINGS AT BRINDISI.
    49 7 |P.bdtbr's Tblboram] London, May 18. The German and Italian monarchs ex ohanged visits aboard the Hohtrazollern and Yittorio Emmanuel at Brindisi. The Emperor and the King had long conversation. IDBR OSTASIATISOHB LLOYD TaLBOBAM| Berlin, May 12. The Emperor and Empress of Germany are at Brindisi.
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    RUSSIA AND FAR EAST
    58 7 The Restrictive Commercial Policy. IDm Ostasiatmohi Lloyd Tblsobam| Berlin, May 12. The Duma has'passed the first and second readings of the bill for an alteration of administration in the Far Eastern coast provinoes and Saghalien. Speakers, during fiodi cushion on the bill, protested against the profits
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    SH4H AND PEOPLE.
    32 7 Nationalist Demand for Monarch's Resignation. I Dan Ostamatisobb Llotd Tblborah| Berlin, May 12. Persian Nationalists, who have now sue oeeded in surrounding Teheran, demand the resignation of the Shah,
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    BULGARIAN ARTILLERY.
    38 7 |Dbb Ostasiatisohb Lloyd Tilbokahl Berlin, May 12. The Bulgarian War Minister has ordered an inspection of the Creuzot Guns, no doubt in consequence of the revelations made in regard to the condition of the Servian artillery.
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    BOND MINISTRY DEFEATED.
    33 7 IRBUTBB'S TbLBOBAM] London, May 18. Sir Robert Bond has beenjheavily dofeated at the new elections in Newfoundland. The previous elections resulted in a tie between the Bond and Morris parties.
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    EXECUTIONS IN TURKEY.
    26 7 Dm OiTASiATisom Lloyd Tblmbaml Berlin, May 12. Telegrams from Constantinople state that twenty executions have taken place in connection with the recent mutiny.
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    DUKE OF LUXEMBURG'S HEALTH.
    24 7 IDm OsT4SUTisoas Lloyd Tilsobah) Berlin, May 12. The condition of the Grand Duke of Luxemburg's health has become more serious.
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    RUSSIAN WAR VOTE.
    23 7 |Dbb Oitasiatischb Lloyd Tslsobaml Berlin, May 13. The Russian Duma has passed a speoial war vote of 80.8 million roubles.
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    CHINA'S NEW TERRITORY.
    200 7 Newly- Discovered Islands to be Developed. It is not until recently, when the Pratas Islands are alleged to have been occupied by the Japanese, that the Chinese officials have been contemplating the protection and ownership of other islands situated off the coast of China. A short time
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    Canon Dies at a Conference.
    89 7 A painful scene occurred at the sitting of the Norwich Diocesan Conference just after the luncheon interval. Canon Hare, vicar of Docking, King's Lynn, had an apoplectic seizure, and although immediately attended by a doctor, died within a few minutes. Canon Uare was 80 years
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    The Races.
    529 8 LATEST WEIGHTS FOR TO-DAY'S MEETING. Our Selections. The weights for to day aro as follow The First Griffin Handicap.— Unexpected 9.7, Dacuit 9.3, Sundowner 9, Harvest 8 12, L. A. T. 8.10, Ailsa 8.9, Sportella 8.8, Novice 8.8, Hayakasi 8.7, Tasmana 8.6, Celluloid 8 5, Serempang 8.4, Perchance
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    MINING COMPANIES AND PRESS.
    269 8 Objecting to Presence of Reporters at Meetings. Readers will form their own opinion of a public company which deliberately excludes newspaper reporters from its goneral meeting of shareholders and elects to transact its business in camera, says the Piuang Gazette. Id Friday's I poh paper we
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    Accident at a Skating Rink.
    141 8 The many friends of Mr. P. Schwarze, the foreign manager of the Siam Commercial BaDk, will be sorry to hear that he met with rather a nasty accident while at the skating riuk last night, Bays the Siam Observer ol ?lh instant. As most frequenters
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      A Golf Question.
      361 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, Herewith a query on a question of golf rules, which is being disputed at present in Singapore; perhaps some of your readers, or yourself, could give an opinion on it. There is a qualifying competition being played for a
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    COP REBUKES GEORGE B. COX.
    196 8 Orders Dice Box Out of Commission and Hints at a Ride. The following is an example of Journalism in Cincinnati Maybe the cop didn't know George B. Cox, the big Republican boss, and maybe he didn't care. It happened last night in Fouoar's saloon on
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    THE GERMAN SCARE.
    184 8 Extraordinary Speech by Member of Parliament. Mr. S imuol Roberts, M.P., speaking at a Primrose Leagoe gathering in Sheffield, said, with regard to the present naval crisis, it was the common topic of conversation in Germany that sooner or later the Germans intended to invade our shores.
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    Two Books of Scientific Interest.
    268 8 We have received a volume entitled Sugar, a handbook for planters and refiners, written and compiled by the late John A. K. Newlands and Benjamin E. R. Newlands. This work was originally published twenty years ago, but, as Mr. Newlands says in bis preface to
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      Notes in General.
      144 8 Tbe first test cricket match with the Australians is to be played at Birmingham on the 27th instant. Santo Strato is this year the winner of the Chester Cup, distance about two miles two furlongs. Why on earth Mr. A. Campbell and G. P. Owen, Esq., in
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      Cricket.
      356 8 County Championship. The following matches were fixed to commence to-day Lords— M. C. C. v. Kent. Leyton E*sex v. Australians. Brighton— Sassex v. Notts. Manchester Lancashire v. Leicestershire. Worcester Worcestershire v. Yorkshire. Oxford Oxford University v. Surrey. C. B. Fry Leaves Sussex. Sussex have sustained an irreparable blow in
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      Billiards.
      324 8 Tournament at Malacca. Oar Malacca correspondent writes to the effect that three out of the four games of the third round of the billiard handicap have just been finished. In the match between Mr. Dyson (owe 80) and Mr. Sime (owe 60) two styles were contrasted, the more heavily
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      Association Football.
      276 8 S. R. C. v. R. O. A. The R. O. A. played a match against the S. R. C. yesterday, both teams being good forward and at half back, but the homesters' backs were decidedly weak, the left man showing himself quite unaccustomed to the position. In the
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      Golf.
      157 8 A Remarkable Incident. The peculiar incident at Ed«ba»ton, the other day, when the Lord Chief Justice of England succeeded in pocketting his ball by means of a niblick, has led to the usual search after strange coincidences. Mr. Mallaby-Deeley has written to the London Standard confirming an extraordinary mci
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    SIAMESE LADIES.
    404 8 Dress and Fashion on London and Parisian Styles. One of the most remarkable evidences in Siam's social advancement, says the Siam Free Press, is tbe growing taste of tbe ladies of the land for dress and fashion. Not many years ago a plain blouse or a pahome with
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    Spoiling the Girls.
    134 8 Miss A. L. Broome, of the executive, supporting a resolution proposed at a meeting of the National Union of Teachers, said someone quibbled about Miss Cleghorn's remarks that men spoil girls. Thoy do. (Laughter and cheers.) There is such a thing as cruel kindness. (A voice They
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    Rabies in Tonkin.
    103 8 Summer has set in throughout Tonkin and, with the hot season, an outbreak of rabies is reported. Several natives have died of hydrophobia, and the Pasteur Institutes are crowded with patients. The same thing happens every year, and there seems to be no help for it. Experience
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    Band Conductor in a Ditch.
    96 8 Much amusement was caused at the meeting of the Billericay Rural Council recently day by the description of two acr dents which followed the removal of a fence near the mission ball at Laindon. Daring ditch cleaning operations a lady organist walked out of the
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    Local Shipping News.
    57 8 From Bangkok and Patani, 142 bollocks arrived, this morning, by the local steamer Singapore. Ten thousand tins of oil were brought from Langkat, this morning, by the British steamer Fun Wo. From Macassar and Sourabaya, the local steamer Ban Poh Ouan arrived, this morning, with a general
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    AUSTRIA'S NAVAL SCHEME.
    248 8 Italy May Have to Adopt a Double Power Standard. How will the increased pace of Austrian naval construction affect Italian armaments? This is the question dealt with in an important interview published in Milan by the Corriere della Sera, which is generally credited to Admiral Mirabello, Minister
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    Rubber Lectures in School.
    92 8 As showing a new departure in rubber matters at home, a Singapore resident tells us that tbe school in England at which his son is being educated announces, through the medium of the school magazine, that arrangements have been made to give tbe boys a course
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    Polytheism Questioned.
    87 8 Recently, says a Chinese contemporary, H. H. the Prince Regent observed to the grand councillor^ in a conversation with those dignitaries, that, whereas there have been, of old, gods of winds, clouds, thunder and rain, etc., in China, it i« not known who they were, nor in what
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    TENDERS for REVENUE FARMS.
    1111 9 Tenders are invited for the lease of Revenue Farms in the State of North Borneo from the Ist January, 1910, as set out hereunder. REVENUE FARMS IN THE STATE OF NORTH BORNEO. 1. In making arrangements for the leasing of the Farms for the next Farm
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    OUTWARD BOUND.
    176 9 List of Passengers Coming to Singapore. Per M. M. steamer Oceanien, due May 17.— Mr. Pretre, Mrs. Belhomme and child, Mr. J. Paggi. Per P. and O. .teamer China, connecting with the steam x Delhi at Colombo, due. May 21.— Mr. F. Toynbee, Mr. J. W. Haddon, H.E.
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    Nails to Arrive.
    111 9 Mails to Arrive. From Eurpoe By the N.D.D. steamer Lnet/.ow, due May 14, 8.1. steamer Taroba, due May 15. M.M. steamer Sydney, doe May 17. From China M. M. steamer Tonkin, doe May 17. ipril 1 T». I. .pril 8 M.M. ipril 9 P. A. O. .pril IS N.D.L. .pnl
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    VESSELS EXPECTED.
    709 9 Namt, port, probable date of arrival, and name of Agmtt. STEAMERS Airlie, Sydney. Jane 28 Bonitead Aaaaye, Colombo, Jane 17 P. A O. Coy iynthia, Bombs, Ma; Borneo Ooy Astyanax, Liverpool, May IS; \V. Mansrield Arratoon Apoar, Calcutta, May 17 P. Simons A. Behio. Marseille*. Jane 14 M.
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      548 9 STEAMEB SAILINGS. N.Y.K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO. LTD. Two repnlar services are maintained between JAPAN and EUROPE by the Company's weU-known IWIN-BCIIW STBAHBBS, under Mail Contract with the Imperial Japanese Government, speoially designed for the Company's European Servioe, lighted thronghont by Eloctrieity, provided with excellent accommodation for First and Second
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      187 9 ARCHIBALD CURRIES AUSTRALIAN AND INDIAN LINE. For Java, Melbourne and Sydney, also taking cargo fo- other Australian and New Zealand Ports with transhipment. S. S. GRACCHUS 3,780 tons, Captain Suffern, is expected to arrive about May 19, and will have prompt despatch for the above ports. For freight and passage,
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      141 9 Singapore Tide Table. (FaoM Mat 18 xo Mai 19.) HIGH WATBB.ILOW WATEB Time B'ght;~Time H'ghl Hi, hra, mm. ft. in. I hrt.min. ft. fin. ITsOam 7.? "10.8 amj 1.8 Tbuiwday 18 1 651pm 8.6 10.1* p m S.S s?. m w J ill-Warn! H 14 7.0 pm 6.9 a.—-.-,.!/ 8-8
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    Outrage at Lucknow.
    300 10 PRICELESS TREASURES STOLEN FROM RESIDENCY. Details of tbe Crime. The model room in the I-ucknow Residency was b oken into recently at night, and some of tbe articles deposited then as mutiny relics were stolen, consisting of two bayonets, two swords and a huge brass gingal, which
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    DIMJZULU IN GAOL
    344 10 DINUZULU IN GAOL. Loses his Position as Government Induna. In a Bine Book is given the text of tbe judgment passed upon Dinoznlu at the trial in Natal on March 8. As already recorded, he was sentenced to four years' imprisonment and a fine of £100. In transmitting the report
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    KAISER'S VERDICT.
    239 10 Correct German Treatment of An Englishman's Home. It is stated in Court circles, says the Boersen Courier, of Berlin, that tbe Kaiser has been showing the greatest interest in the performance of An Englishman's Home in Berlin and that he was not in the least eurprised wben it
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      619 10 BANKING COMPANIES. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATED BT ROYAL OHABTEB. Paid up Capital in 80,000 Share* ot 4Meaoh £1,100,000 Bsserre Fund £1,675,000 BtMrre Liability of Proprietor. 41,100,000 BANKERS. Bank ol England. National Bank ot Booiland. Tie London City A Midland Bank, Ltd. BINOAPORB BRANCH. Onmnt Aooounts an
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      478 10 BANKING COMPANIES* HONGKONG AND BHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. paid up capital 916,000.000 reserve fund Sterling Reserve 916,000,0001 ug 5 00 000 BUveiTrWvs 914,600,000| W|SUOIUW Ossarv* Liability ot Propristors 9U.000.000 COURT 01* DIRECTORS. Hon. Mr. W. J. Ore—on, Chairman. H. E. Tomkim, E*q., Deputy Chairman. E.G. Barrett, Esq. O. R. Lensmann, Esq.
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      429 10 INSURANCE Companies. THE STANDARD LIFE OFFICE. (Over l"2,000 paid daily in claims). £1 .000 W £2.0.8 The above monthly premium will secure a £1,000 policy on a good life aged 26 next birthday. Premiums accepted by monthly instalments WITHOUT BXTRA CHARGE. Apply for full information and Prospectus to BORNEO CO.,
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      56 10 A POPULAR AMERICAN REMEDY. Mr. Fred C. Hanrahan, a prominent druggist of Portsmouth, Va., U. S. A., says For the past six years I have sold and recommended Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Bemedy. It is a great remedy and one of tbe best patent mediotnes on the market." For
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      974 10 SALES BY AUCTION. ATJOTIOIT SALE OF Valuable Teak Anglo-Chinese Furniture, etc.. AT No. 71-2, THOMPSON ROAD, ON SATURDAY, MAY 22. AT 2.30 PM. Beautifully carved and polished drawing-room cabinots with mirror panels carved teak round table with marble top polished teak and rattan standard and arm chairs a number of
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    AUTOMOBILISM.
    1082 11 SUCCESSFUL TOURING CARS IN RECENT TRIMS British Motor- Boats at Monte Carlo. The invincible Talbot cars have met with so many successes all over the world that the makers must have come to accept them quite as a matter of course by now, writes a correspondent in a home
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      361 11 ARGYLL CARS. JUST ARRIVED SmS-£? p 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, _a» «.-Vl«.|«« m I .Lm am Agra to Peshawar 780 •bometninq Line a peshtwartoc*iou.u i.wo Ca'.outta to Bombay
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      5 11 Johnson's Digestive Tablets cur« dyipepeia.
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      670 11 I \X^^^ the world-renowned firm of I r f^^VICKERS, SONS AND WAXIHI, «-TD.,^Uf^J \^J^^ And provides the purchaser with a Guarantee of l^r Workmanship and Material which is Absolutely Unique. No other car carries a warranty which can be compared to it. g I For fall particulars, wrrite or apply
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      117 11 Insure Your Motor Car! AND COVER YOURSELF AGAINST RESULT OF CAR ACCIDENTS. Don't take the risks any longer. You may be called upon for HEAVY DAMAGES at any moment. The payment of a small sum annually RELIEVES YOU OF GREAT RESPONSIBILITY, especially if you ose a native Chauffeur. Full particulars
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      515 12 Scale of Charges. PREPAID ADVERTISEMENTS.— MisceIIaneous Wants of Every Description, Houses, Land, etc., to let, are inserted at the following rates One Insertion 11.20 per inch. Two 2.00 Three '2.80 Six 6.20 Nine 6.40 Twelve 7.12 Twenty- five 10.00 (Each subsequent month 95 per inch.) The above rate is based
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      420 12 ARTICLES FOR SALE. Rant i— roar Him, om ot two I— otltoo*, li.oo Bi tho iDoh. om SooJo of Ch»if a.. RUBBER STUMPS FOR SALE. Good Rubber Stamps, 10 month* old. Apply Manager, Llnggl Plantation!, Ltd., Seremban. FOR BALE The Hoik Tanoarville," as she now lies off Pulo Samboe. For
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      547 12 TO BE LET OR SOLD. Bin —Fan Urn, om m i.o ImiiHo. ii.oo Br M»a tech, aaa mli «f akargw. HOUBEB TO BE LET. Commodious terrace houses in Wilkie Road to be let. Rent 125. Apply to u775 OUTHRIE CO., LTD. COMPOUND HoL'SE TO BE LET. No. 102, Waterloo Street,
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      570 12 TO BE LET OR SOLO. Bans t-tar Lisa*, at et tw. lM>m (UO Bi tha Ueh, m. Soala of Ofcttan, OFFIOE TO BE LET. Offloe on second floor of. Ho. T, Eattary Road. Apply to Gathrie and 00.. Ltd. oISTS OFFIBE 80D0WN TO BE LET With Immediate eniry No. 7,
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      657 12 SINGAPORE RUBBER WORKS. Netherlands Gutta Percha Co., Ltd. Motor-tyres retreaded at Moderate Prioes. All kinds of Inlia Rubber Articles, Sheets, VALVES, Rings, TYRES, HOSES (Suction, Steam, Hydraulic), Oardenhoses, Tubes, ENDLEBS BELTS, FLOOR-TILES, MATTING, EBONITE and Hard Rubber Articles, Bicyole Tyres. Works Offices: Passir Panjang, Singapore. Sole Agents i MESSRS. HOOGLANDT
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