The Straits Times, 17 June 1909

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    Masthead
    13 1 The Straits Times. NO. 22.988 SINGAPORE. THCKSDAY. JONE 17. 1909. PRICE 10 CENTS.
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      280 1 KATZ BROTHERS, Ltd. WINCHESTER REPEATING RIFLE, MODEL 1906. Extra Light Weight. For .32 f hort, .22 Long, and .22 Long Rifle Rim Fire Cartridges. Tho Winchester Model 1906 is a cempact, light weight, takedown rifle, handling .22 Short, .2"J Long, and .22 Long Rifle Kirn Kiru Cartridges. It is attractive
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      107 1 HARIMA HALL Cinematograph, North Bridge Road. UP-TO-DATE Pictures. COME GOME K. HARIMA, Sole Proprietor. THE Empire Hotel, KUALA LUMPUR. F.M.S. A New First-class Hotel. Fitted with Electric Light and tans. Five minutes from Railway Station. Overlooking the Padang. Single and Double Bedrooms, with Private Bathrooms attached. Cnifjne under European Supervision.
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      383 1 GRAMOPHONES AND MfetoßDS Records. ll| r- t:^ IBM I n B^ en^ D g to the Records of such great j "^Qjtj^tfll r artistes as ~j6^y^^^^^^SP| *]|^^P j ou W 'N ear w hat true, ri«,'ht viioal tone ie. Jfc^SSßflHli HS H dB i They siu^ 1 for the "Gra
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    Fortune Squandered.
    507 2 PATHETIC STORY OF A MAN'S DOWNFALL. Fish King of Grimsby. A man, who was once known as tbe Grimsby Fish King, was the other day, assisted into tbe dock of the local police court a physical wreck, his clothing encrusted with dirt, his face marked with congealed blood,
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    BEQUEST TO THE NATION.
    315 2 Sir Julius Ramts's Curios for S. Keosiogtoo Museum. A valuable collection of curios is bequeathed to South Kensington Museum by the will of the late General Sir Julius Raines, of, Suneex-Oardens, Hyde-park, a Crimean and Mutiny veteian, who 'ormerly commanded the old 951h Font (2nd Battalion
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    Japanese Coal to be Used.
    134 2 During tbe ensuing year all the coal used by tbe army in the Philippines will be purchased from Japan, instead of from Australia, as heretofore. This swings the big tide of coal trade to Nippon, as in all probability tbe great bulk of coal used
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      341 2 WHITE ANTS, TEREDOS, DRY ROT, DECAY IN TIMBER. JODELITE The Only Safeguard has been on its trial in large quantities for the past ten years in the. Straits Settlements and proved all that is claimed for it. The six pieces of deal illustrated below were partly coated with Jodelite and
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      5 2 Johnson's Digestive Tablets for Indigestion.
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      328 2 ISMAIL RAHEEM ARE NOW SHOWING A LARGE VARIETY OF Diamond Jewellery, LOOSE DIAMONDS AND OTHER PRECIOUS STONES. Early Inspection Respectfully Solicited. BHsfIBBR tfft rings, pins, Q^|F I BRACELETS, 111 1 9P L^Mlocklts H^P flg^B fig mff^W charms H WITH REAL VeXM RINGS. Qnly £1:1O:O OUR SPECIALITY. to ,CM. ■■'"'^^m a.
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  • Page 2 Miscellaneous
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      172 2 The Straits Times, The Straits Budget SUBSCRIPTION RATES. Payable In Advance. Daily issue per year 180.00 do per quarter 7.60 do per month 2.60 do per copy 10 Weekly issue pei year 12-00 do per quarter 8.00 do per copy SS When sent by post, there is added for tht
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    Buried Treasure.
    674 3 PROF. PETRIES DISCOVERIES AT THEBES AND MEMPHIS. Eleventh Dynasty Tomb. An interesting lecture describing the work of the British School of Archaelogy in Egypt, daring the last season was delivered by Prof. Petrie at Iniveiiity College. The work was divided into two portions. During the early part of
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    The Lament of a Rubber Stump.
    259 3 Writing to the Ceylon Observer, Stump says: I am an innocent rubber stump, planted on the edge of the jungle in a large clearing. Now, Sir, this jungle land belongs to private people, and it is full of deer, which will not allow me
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    Gentlemen-at-Arms.
    744 3 INSPECTION BY THE KING AT BUCKINGHAM PALACE. A Notable Anniversary. The Honourable Corps of Oentlemen-at-Arms was on May 17, received and inspected by the King at Buckingham Palace, in celebration of the 400 th anniversary of the forma tion of the corps. Previously to the inspection the corps attended
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    THE SACRED CAT CASE.
    227 3 Copyright Judgment Reversed on Appeal. The Court of Appeal allowed the appeal by AmaHiH, Limited, and Mr. Frederick Fenn, a dramatist, author of the play Amasis against whom an injunction had been gr toted, with £200 damages, in an action brought by Mr. William Hermann Scholz,
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      659 3 GThe Cocoa of the OJd Country If /fifflf] °f mental itrain, Cadbury'i Cocoa \*^T____\\ I W^vnf. aaaaT ha* no equal, lv dcliciout flavour %mHHHbI) \BP^~O%aaaT makes it unquestionably the most palat\\£9£lf a^' e food-beverage, while its nourishing \SEp and sustaining properties build up the \JHF whole system to the highest
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      55 3 PAIN IN THE BTOMACH. It is most annoying, as well aa disagreeable, to be troubled with pains in the atomaob, and there is no need of it, for one dose of Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diar rhoea Remedy will allay the pain. Try it onoe and be convinced. For sale
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      4 3 Johnson's Baby Powder t,^'
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      382 3 !i ~~vgi RETAILERS: Kirn Bin tn Co. rlsSsf^Eß 1 IJgISfrISJI KwongYan Heng. |^%B'j K^aSHEaKaflaaaiH aaaH^aV ||SrF>|M j%a $1.25 PER BOTKE. 85 CTB, PER BOTTIE. h, HANDELBVEREENIGINB "HOLLAND. GABRIEL GUNAWARDANA Xj-/' "^sS^3 OK COLOMBO. P^^MW^Jl (AYURVEDX PHYSICIAN) fir/ Jf^M BBB \b Manufacturing Chemist and Druu^ift 1/ mni \i specialist [I 1
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      671 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. p. ty o. STEAM NAVIGATION CO. lor China, Japan, Penang. Ceylon Australia, India, Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean Pets, Plymouth and London Through BUN of Ladlrg issued for China Ooast, Persian Gulf, Continental, and Amerioan Ports. Steamen will leave Siagapon on or about MAIL LINES. Outward (for China) Aivsaye Jane
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      659 4 STEAMERS SAILING. OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO., LTD. AND CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CB. LTD. The Companies' steamen are despaehed 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 tor Marseilles, Havre
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      702 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. cwmumsy BBftvicß or THE OCEAN 8. 8. COY.. LTD.. THE WEST AUSTRALIAN 8. N. CO.. LTD. Bstwssa FKBMAIfTUi <!•«*■) KOBTH WIST A CMT KA LI AM POSTS, JATA AMD BI*CAPOU Rsgalar Fortnightly sailing* between Singapore and Western Australia, nailing at Java (as inducement often), Derby, Blag's Soana, (Port
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      325 4 3TEAMEB BAIUNBB. cTfr Canadian Paoiflo Railway Company's Royal Mail Steamship Lino. THE NATIONAL HIGHWAT TO EUROPE ru CHINA JAPAN, CANADA aad tha UNITED STATES. Roots from Hongkong, Ha Shanghai, Nagasaki, (laland Sea of Japan), Kobe, Yokohama, Victoria and Vaaooarer, R.M.a ■Banaai or Ibma" 1 Twin sonw stea BJLB. ■Barßaai or
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      658 4 STEAiER SAIUNBS. HAMBURG AMERIKA LINE. HAMBURG. LaaaaVk" The lisa nun of this Company maintain a regular servioe between Hamburg, Bremen, Antwerp, aad Rotterdam, aad the Straits, China and Japan. Homewards, they are despatched fortnightly for Havre aad Hamburg aad oaoe a month for Breaerhaven direot, oalllng at Penang and Colombo.
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      731 4 STEAMER BAILINBB. N. D. L. Norddeutscher Lloyd, Bremen. IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. The fast and well-known mail steamen ol this Oompany sail fortnightv from Bremen, Hamburg, via Rotterdam, Antwerp. Southampton, Gibraltar, Genoa, Naples (connection Marseilles, Naples, Alexandria, and vice vena) Port Said, Suez, Aden, Colombo, Penang, Singapore, Hongkong Shanghai, Nagasaki
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    DAILY TIME TABLE.
    174 5 FIXTURES. Thursday, June 17. High Water, 9.41 p.m. Cup Tie replay. S.C.C. v. Middlesex I. Penang- S'porc Oovt. telegraph opens. Philharmonic Orchestra, 6.15. Albambra Cinematograph. Harinia Cinematograph. Marlborough Cinematograph. Friday, June 18. High Water, 11.12 a.m., 10.19 p.m. P. and O. homeward mail closes, 8 a.m. P.
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    SINGAPORE POST OFFICE.
    215 5 ipatd IS. TV Prb 8. 8. I Antmba Banks June 18 noon Bangkok Bangkok 18 3 p.m. Bangkok Naentang 19 9 a.m. Batavia K. Wiilam II IT 4 p.m. Batu Pahat Mena lg S p.m. Bawean Van Hoorn IB 11 a.m. Ben(kalii Kiao Ann II g p.m
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    Mail Steamer Movements.
    48 5 The mail steamer Assaye left Penang at 9 a.m. to day and may be expected at Singapore at 1 p.m. tomorrow, Friday. The Dutch mail steamer Koning Willem II left Sabang at 8 p.m., yesterday, and is expected to arrive here at 4 p.m. to-morrow.
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    MAILS FOR EUROPE.
    51 5 Left Singapore DnsloLondoo Arrived M»y SI P. 4.0. JiMll May 11 ND.L. Jane 17 May «7 B. I. June 19 May 81 M. M. June M Jane 4 P.A V. JaneST Jane 8 N.D.L. Joly 1 Jane 10 B. I. Jnly I Jane 14 M. M. July
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    SINGAPORE SHIPPING.
    446 5 Latest Arrivals. Ana Maru, Jap itr. 3813 toni, Capt Keith, Jane 17. From London, May IS. G.o. Paterton Simom A Co. For Japan, June 18 W. Banka, Brit. str. IJ7 lorn, Capt Simpson Jona 16. From Natuna li., Jan* It. Copr» and II d.p. Teo Teow Peng. For
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    Clearances
    89 5 Jans iA Catty,,,, Brit itr, Penang and Deli Wolcata Moru, Jap str, Antwerp via ports Ktatirinottav, Bnss Rtr. Vladivostok Shimuta, Brit Btr, New York KUma, Brit str, P. Swettenham and Penang Will o'tU Witp, Rrit str, Bagan via ports Kinta, Brit atr, Taluk Ansoo via ports Profit, Nor atr,
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    Vessels at Tanjong Pagar and Keppel Harbour.
    91 5 Wharves at which Vessel* are Berthed To- Day. TANJONQ PAQAK East Wsua* Babui— Paroo, Tanoarville. KASTW.Bsonoal-Olenfallooh, Benoa, C. Apoar. Bscnoa No. 1 (Sams Whibt)— Carl vie. Bsonoa a 1— Ethiopa, Linden Ball. B—Nuentuno..8 Nuentuno.. a 4 Awa Mara. «-NU. e— NiL T-Mil. 8—
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    LOCAL PASSENGER LISTS.
    73 5 Coming to Singapore. Per P. and O. steamer Moldavia, connecting with the steamer Assaye, at Colombo, doe Jone 18.— Miss Blair, Mr. and Mrs. O. H. O. Clarke, Mrs. Sime, Dr. K. Dane. Per P. and O. steamer Sardinia, doe Jane 39.— Dr. and Mrs. R. V.
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    Arrivals.
    78 5 Per steamer Lady Weld, Jane 17. From Malacca: Messrs. Moorhouse, Connell and W. Sime; from Mnar: Mrs. F. Pears and Mr*. Anthonisc. Per steamer Ipob, June 17. From Penang: Mrs. Belson, Messrs. Boss, Smith, Shaft Ahamad and Shaik Assan from Port Hwosteahsm Mr. and Mrs. Tolly, Mrs. and Mrs.
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    JAPANS TRADE WITH AUSTRALIA.
    379 5 Prejudicial Effect of the Recent Disclosures. Mr. J. B. Suttor, Australian Trade Commissioner recently staying at the Imperial Hotel in Tokio, is quoted by .a vernacular paper to the effect that tho" condition of Japanese trade with Australia, is very favourable and both imports and exports
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    News Items.
    58 5 A cargo at copra arrived from the Anamba and Natana Islands, yesterday, by the local steamer Bank*. T.abnan coal weighing 1,850 tons is the cargo which the Norwegian steamer Dott brought this morning from that island. The N. D. L. steamer Paklat came in from Swatow direct, this
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    CHINAMAN'S BONES.
    475 5 Ancestral Relics Used for Business Purposes. Boe of the strange difficulties to be en ered by the railway engineer is China related to members of the Royal Society of Arts by Mr. Arthur John Barry. If official opposition to railways is now merely a matter of history, said
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      EXCHANGE.
      129 5 8INOAPOM, JCNR 17, 1909 On London— Bank 4 m/s 2/4/, Demand 2/8]} Private 6 m/s 2/4£ do 8 m/s 24 On Germany Bank d/d 288 Private 8 m/s 2404 do 0 m/s 242 T On .Fro** Bank d/d 298 Private a m/i 206 do 1 flm/F 2904 On lmlia-
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      PRODUCE.
      104 5 Sinqapom, Jest 17, 1909. Gambler buyers g.60 do (Cube No. 1) unpicked ,,18 60 Copra Bali 8.2C do Pontianak 7.60 Pepper, Black buyers ,,12 00 do White 8% buyers 20 00 8ago Flour Sarawak 2.97^ do Brunei No. 1 8.86 Pearl Sago 4.00 Coffee Bali 26.00 Coffee Palembang. 80%
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      DEBENTURES.
      54 5 (owarth Erakine 6% 600,000 1% prem. Uey, Hargreaves 8% 284,000 1% prem. 'pore Electric Tram ways Co., Ltd. 6% 860,000 nominal traiw Kngi in Hiring Byndio»te, Ltd. 0% 46,000 par. lingapoTO Municipal 6% 100,000 20% p.notu 6% U78.000 7%prem. *i% 1,6»,000 8% prem. 4% 602,900 0% dine, 'ftnjonfi Vodk
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      MINING.
      259 5 Captial J Paid; UkCOMPANT Quota- Last f TIONS i DrSTDIKX) 1800,000 laoo.ooo •600,000 £600,000 •400,000 460,000 ,6100.000 •160,000 4120,000 •460,000 4260,000 4100,000 4120,000 •460,000 427,000 I 1 > 10 10 Belmt Tin Milling Co., Ltd. 5.75 12% lor 1W 10 10 TJOO Bruan Xl Ltd. 7.00 10 |10 Bruseh
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      RUBBER.
      466 5 £160,000 1200.000 480.000 £60,000 £80,000 £70,000 £86,000 £16.000 £76,000 £1104)00 £•10,000 1680,000 4604X10 £*****00 £1004)00 4890,000 *****)00 *****KX) 1 1 10 I 1 1 1 1 1 I 17 17 1 1 1 1 1 1 580 i 1 1 1 3/. 1 1 1 a/--10 1 10 j
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      GENERAL.
      263 5 a) 6% debentures. (6) subscribed by employees.— (c) part paid shares. Bovusbs. *and bonus 2j per cent for year ended 81/12/08.— t and 5/. bonus BatBSTBS Figures after names of oompaniee indicate that they hold reserves as follows:— (1) •'ifi.OOO, (2) 114,000, (8) £8,000, (4) £4,878, (5) .26,000, (8)
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      95 5 AUCTION SALES If. L. CoghUnand Co. June 21.— At Salerooms, Land district of Moria, at 2.80. June 26. At Lanoarfe, Tanslin HiU, teak furniture, property of W. Keealer, at 2 p.m. July 2.— At Adis Lodge, Adis Road, Furniture, etc. July B.— At Adis Lodge, Adis Road, Furniture, etc Time-balls
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      69 5 COARSE-CUT. **ZJ^^*ij^ aT« aJi**l "TTally* _^*mJss»l OBTAINABLE AT Messrs. John Little Co., Ltd., Robinson Co. THE TYPEWRITER. As the "Dreadnought' amoog warships and the Lusitania and Maaretania among the giant ships of commerce have left all vessels behind, so does the new (No. 5) Oliver at a bound easily oat-distance
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      223 5 WEATHER REPORT. Emdamt Ktrbam HotpUal, June IS, 190». a. a. t «.|9 r. a.j RanriLc Bar. MFah S9.SBS 19.H73 19.91S Temp BS.O 18.0 80 0 .09in. Wet Bolb Ther 781 79.0 76 8 DirofWind.. calm NW calm Mm. Temp.. 90.0 Mm. 744 Max. in Bon 1(1.6 Terrrad. Ther 70.0 The
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    The Straits Times. PRICE 10 CENTS, THURSDAY, JUNE 17. MUNICIPAL SINGAPORE.
    1199 6 The Straits Times. PRICE 10 CENTS, THURSDAY, JUNE 17. MUNICIPAL SINGAPORE. Wo are glad to see that thu recent proceedings of the Municipal I'uuiuiissionurs of Singapore have attracted somewhat more than the usual amount of attention devoted to such matters in our somewhat apathetic town. The feeling of dissatisfaction which
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    23 6 sickness appears to be very prevalent in Singapore judging by'the number uf patients in the General Hospital which has but few vacant beds.
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    25 6 A new programme ia beiuj4 presented at the Marlburough cinematograph, and a number of interesting pictures figure, among them the popular film d' art LaTosca.
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    41 6 It may be of interest to readers to note that an annular eclipse of the sun occurs tomocro w. Tbe moon passes across the face of the sun in thirteen minutes. The middle of the eclipse is early in tbe morning.
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    51 6 A bluejacket named John Thomas Hortley fell from a train at Dunblane whilst it was travelling at sixty miles an hour, but, although bruised about tbe bead he was able to walk to the statioD, and afterwards proceeded to the Stirling Infirmary. He was expected to continue bis journey shortly
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    61 6 The India Mint returns for April reflect general depression. There was imported into India in the month forty-eight lakhs' worth of yold and forty-nine lakhs' worth of silver. The mints coined half a lakh's worth of small silver coins and made over to Native States eleven lakhs of rupees. No
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    68 6 Portraits of Sir John Jackson and Sir John Aird appear in the May number of the Koviow of Reviews. The former is head of the great firm who have secured the contract for Uie construction of a now railway across the Andes, estimated to cost £3,000,000 while tbe latter is
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    69 6 The Nieuws van den Dag, a Batavia journal, draws attei on to the steadily increasing in security in the outlying districts of Deli. On one estate in the Tamiang division, gang robbers have for the third time within the last few months being plundering and using arms. Two coolies and
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    74 6 The Nieuws van den Dag, a Batavia newspaper, calls attention to the increasing emigration of people from Banjar in 1 hitch South liorneo to Perak. Tbe Banjarese prove to be desirable colonists owing to their being more enterprising and law-abiding than Malays. Netherlands India has many thinly peopled provinces which
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    92 6 It is stated that Admiral Sah has submitted a suggestion that San Mun Day in L'hokiang should be converted into a central naval base for China. It is proposed to raise Tls. 1! '.000,000 for docks and other necessaries in the harbour. With part of this amount it is intended
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    96 6 A remarkable incident has occurred at Hartford, Cheshire. Some day- ago a young owl was discovered helpless in a garden, havine apparently fallor from a nest hidden amongst the ivy of the old wall. Tho owlet was replaced, but later a second one was found, and both were placed in
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    109 6 The members of the Gun Lodge of the Royal Antediluvian Order of Huff aloes, which meets at Newcastle, are about to receive a remarkable gift in the shape of a presidential chair, the seat and back of which are composed of buffalo hide, surmounted by a buffalo head, while the
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    93 6 A -scientific congress, which lately met at Utrecht, in Holland, discussed the question of deep sea soundings in Netherlands India. Researches in this direction call attention to the strange configuration of tbe island of Celebes. It rises with extraordinary steepness out of the sea, and is more isolated from tbe
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    114 6 The Times of India building, one of the largest in Bombay, had a narrow escape from a dangerous fire the other afternoon. The large elctric cable inside the front wall fused. Fortunately the force of the electric current turned into the wall instead ef an inward direction. In the latter
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    105 6 The Italian and the Greek who were arrested at Singapore the other day, with stolen articles and a burglar's outfit in their possession on arrival from Saigon, in a mail steamer, are believed by the Coorrier Saigonoais to be members of an international gang. The robbery was committed at a
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    450 6 Mrs. F. Tears ami Mrs. Anthouisz returned from a visit to Muar, this morning. Mr. C. Fulton, of the Chartered bank (Ipoh branch), is in hospital with dengue fever. Mrs. Mary Baker Eddy, the leader of the Christian Scientists, is reported to be dead. Mr. Younge, the
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    The Langkat Case Opened.
    58 6 The trial of the first case in connection with tbe Langkat shares transactions opened at Shanghai, on 11th inst., Mr. Marshall, a broker, suing Mrs. Na/er. a client, to compel her to make delivery of 50 shares. The case was adjourned. Many revelations were made as
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    Balgownie Rubber.
    62 6 The fifth ordinary general meeting ut the Balgownie Rubber Estates Ltd., was held at the Exchange buildings at noon to-day, Mr. W. M. Sime, presiding. The directors' report, recommending a final dividend of 124 per cent., and a bonus of 20 per cent., payable in fully paid shares
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    Shipping Rings
    72 6 A lot lor from Eait Indian merchants ww published in London on otb inst, complaining that the Calcutta steamer conference ift harshly treating South Wales manufacturers and merchants, refusing a direct service between Calcutta and South Wales, while shippers using the conference cannot use outside steamers without forfeiting
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    Singapore Health Statistics.
    100 6 The report of Dr. D. K. McDowell, tho registrar of births and deaths, shows that during the week ended June 12, 194 deaths were registered in Singapore, equal to a death-rate of 36.2*2 per thousand of the estimated population. Malarial fever claimed 81 deaths, dysentery 18, bronchitis
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    The Late Dr. A. Donald.
    145 6 It seems that the late Dr. A. Donald, wiio was staying at Craigston, Northam Hoad, Penang, had been unwell for a week or more, but was able nevertheless to visit his patients up to Sunday morning, and, when visited by his brother, Mr. .1. T.
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      310 6 CALDBECK, MACGREGOR AND CO., Raffles Quay, SIILTO-AIFOIR/lE. CALDBECK, MACGREGOR AND CO., Clarke Sfroot, CALDBECK, MACGREGOR AND CO., Bishop Stroot, PEITAITG. The Silent Siddeley. In the choice of a motor car there are other things to be considered besides price. The first cost is a small matter compared with the general
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      252 6 ALHAMBRA Last a Nights. L'ASSOMMOIR Saturday, June 19. ENTIRE CHAHBE OF PROGRAMME. Friday, June 25, L. FAULKENER WILLIS PRBSKNT* THE WORLD'S HEAVY-WEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP: Tommy Burns versus Jack. Johnson PURSE: -G7,500. Showing the different training tactics of each contestant, motor-car pacing, swimming, rabbit and kangaroo chases, tree and mountain climbing, physical
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    ENGLAND DEFEATED.
    716 7 SECOND TEST MATCH WON BY AUSTRALIA. Shocking Batting. COLONIALS FINISH NINE WICKETS IN HAND. Armstrong's Splendid Bowling. (From Olb SriauL Cokkesi-ondim.) London, June 16. Knglaud made a poor fight at Lords, to-day, and were beaten by nine wickets. They had nine wickets in hand when tbe day's play
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    PROMISSORY NOTE CASE.
    186 7 Local Firm's Suit Against Kling Dealer. The action brought by Kautenberg. Schmidt and Co. against S. M. Saiboo Maric&n, to recover 92,900 on promissory notes, was continued before tbe Chief Justioe, yesterday. Mr. C. I. Carver appearing for the plaintiffs and Mr. van Someren for tho defendant.
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    MUSICIANS DISAGREE.
    120 7 Violinist Retires from Bandmaster's Services. low Ah S»m plays tbe violin and Ec Kin Soo was the bandmaster, but Ah Sam got tired of the service and decided to change masters. Kirn Soo greatly deplored tbe loss of the expert violinist and brought an action against him in
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    STRAITS TRADING CO., LTD.
    302 7 Satisfactory Prospects of Current Half-Year. The report ot tbe directors of the Straits Trading Co., signed by Mr. C. McArthur for presentation to the shareholders at a meeting to be held on June 24 is as follow* Your directors now submit the accounts for the half
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    Hercules in Collision.
    112 7 A collision, fortunately of not a serious character and attended with little damage, took place at Hongkong on 9th inst. between the steam-launch Hercules, belonging to tbe Military authorities, and a cargo-boat. Tbe accident happened at about four o'clock while both vessels were under way, and going
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    Pirate Prahu Arrives.
    47 7 The pirate prahu which was discovered at Pulo Balaam has been brought back to Singapore and positively identified as tbe property of one of the accused now in custody, so an additional link of great importance in tbe evidence against them has been forged.
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    Triangular Cricket.
    80 7 ENGLAND. AUSTRALIA. AND SOUTH AFRICA. Interesting Meeting at Lords. [Raima's TauaEUi.] London, June 16. A Conference has taken place at Lords of cricket representatives acting on behalf of England, Australia, and booth Africa. The meeting approved tbe principal of triangular contests, and suggested that the first match he
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    AMERICA AND CHINA.
    72 7 Belated Claim to Participate in Loans. [RsciKt's TaLaoßAiu] London, June 17. Mr. Whitelaw Roid has made formal representations in London in reference to American participation in the Szechuan railway loan, but in view of the fact that no desire for participation was evinced when negotiations were in
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    THE CHINESE LOAN.
    62 7 Issue at Three Quarters Premium. I Raima's Tiliojuii] London, June 16. The Tientsin- Pukow five per cent loan of two millions sterling has been issued. One million two hundred and sixty thousand of the loan bas been placed in Germany, and the remainder by the Hongkong and
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    CZAR AND KAISER.
    42 7 Diplomatists Start for tbe Meeting Place. Raima's Tbliubam) London, June 17. M. Stolypin, M. lsvolsky, the German Ambassador and tho Military attaches have left St. Petersburg for Pitkapas, to be present at the meeting of the Czar and Kaiser,
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    AMERICAN INCOME TAXES.
    41 7 Important Proposals by President Mb [Fkctse's TriK.cißAii] London, Juno 17. President Taft is preparing a special message authorising a tax on the net incomes of corporations, and advocating a constitutional amendment permitting a Federal tax on private incomes.
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    JAPANESE HONOURED.
    38 7 [Banna's Tilsouhl London, June 16. The London Gazette notifies that Prince Naabimoto has been decorated with the Grand Cross of the Victorian Order. Prince and Princess Kuni have lunched with M. 1 aUiercs, the French President.
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    ROYAL HUNT CUP.
    30 7 (fUtITIB'S TILIORAM.I London, Juno 17. The result of thu racu for the 1 loyal Hunt Cup was as follow*. Dark Ronald 1 Arranmore 2 Christmas Davy 8
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    LAST OF THE WRANGLERS.
    210 7 Famous Distinction Won by Trinity Man. IKiutir's Tbuobam] London, June 16. Uaniell, of Trinity, is tbe Senior Wrangler at Cambridge— the last of tbe Hue, as tbe Wranglership has been abolished for tbe future. The final stage in the passing of tbe Senior Wranglership at Cambridge
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    20 7 The Canadian Gornrnment has imported six Siberian yaks and will try to breed them io Ottawa as a food animal.
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    Policeman's Death.
    1112 7 SIKH CONSTABLE CHARGED WITH MURDER. Peculiar Affair in Thomson Road. The preliminary enquiry into Uie alleged murder of additional police constable 805, Sirda Singh, by additional ooniitable ail, Indar Singh, was begun before the second magistrate, yesterday afternoon. Mr. Harmer, assistant Huperintendent of police, prosecuted and Mr. Crabb
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    KEMAMAN LTD.
    468 7 Concession Granted by Sultan of Tringganu. This company, registered in Singapore on May 38 last, takes over concessions granted by the Sultan of Tringgann to Maws. B. Rostados, A. N. Duiaareaq, and D. P. Mac doogall in the Mengkuang and Tabab districts of Tringganu of the exclusive mining,
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    ALLEGED MURDERS.
    327 7 Two Cases Investigated at Police Court. Tbe third magistrate took evidence in tbe preliminary enquiry into two cases of alleged murder, yesterday afternoon. Lee Choon stood charged with stabbing to death a trader named Wit Kuan Wong, at Angus Street, at 9.45 a.m. on June 8. Mr. Hawtry,
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    Prison Melee.
    112 7 On the sth instant, at 4 p.m., tbe prisoners in the Namhoi prison, at Canton, through some unknown reason engaged one another in a desperate hand-to-band encounter with knives, iron bars and other weapons, with the result that one of the convicts named Leung Hung Pui was killed
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    Thieving in the Harbour.
    81 7 Ileforo the third magistrate, yesterday aiternooo, a Chinaman was prosecuted by Insp. Tredgold, of the Marino Police, on a charge of petty thieving from a vessel in tbe harbour. He was convicted and tho Inspector asked for an exemplary sentence on account of tbe fact that
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    GERMAN FINANCES.
    541 7 GREAT SPEECH BY IMPERIAL CHANCELLOR. Answers His Critics. INHERITENCE DUTY MUST BE UPHELD. Will not Resign While bas Emperor's Confidence. |Dsr OmnaTiaou Llotd TiLaouai Berlin, Jane 16. Prince Buelow has delevered a speech in the Keichstagon the question of tbe financial reforms. He repudiated statements that the Centre
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    FOR SOUTH POLE AGAIN.
    35 7 Lieutenant Shackleton Contemplates Second Attempt. L)s» Ostasutimu Lloyd Tumbav] Berlin, Jane 10. It is understood that Lieutenant Shackleton will start on another expedition to the South Pole as soon as possible.
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    ENGLAND, RUSSIA, AND PERSIA.
    36 7 [Dm OHASUTIson Lloyd Tslk»ba«| Berlin, June 10. A new Russian Ambassador bas been appointed at Teheran, and the English sad Russian papers speak of a renewal of the Anglo-Russian entente in Persia.
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    THE DUMA.
    17 7 |Dm Onaaunacn Laoro Tntnu] Berlin, June 10. Tbe Duma has been adjourned until October 23.
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    TRAMWAY STRIKE IN RUSSIA.
    20 7 lPia OflitfUTUom Lloyd Tmsim] Berlin, Jane 18 A Tramway strike has brok«n ratio SK I Petersburg
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      198 8 The cricket match between Warwickshire and Yorkshire, at Biimingham, early in the month, was abandoned. A series of matches (tennis, cricket, and football) are being arranged between the Chinese Recreation Club and tho Straits Medical School, Singapore, to take place in Peuang at Christmas. Thoentcrprising manager of
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      Swimming.
      69 8 Novices Race. On the 6th inst., at tbe Swimming Club, the final of the Novices' race, over a fifty yards' course, resulted in a win for Cowap, with six sees. E. R. Thomas and Bush tied for second placo. This tie will be swum off on Sunday next. On
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      Tennis.
      83 8 S. C. R. C. Tournament. The result of yesterday's play is as follows A Singles. Si.ag Ong Sianu owe 6 beat Tan Chew Kirn owe 2, 6—4, 6—4. K. mi! Chin Eug owe 8 beat Sob Peng Lim, 1, 6-2, 6—l. B Singles. Choa S.na Hong owe 12 beat
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      Rifle Shooting.
      184 8 t-orthcoming Fixtures. On 3 aur.lay next the monthly handicap shoot of the S. R E. (V.) shooting dub will be held at Balestier range, commencing at 2.30. At the aame time there will be a match with the 3rd Middlesex Regiment S n-funts' Club, and with the Portsmouth
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      Association Football.
      258 8 To-da>'s Cup lie. The first cup tie in the competition for th<Siaitapore AnsocUtir.ncup which was played on the 7th inst. between the S. 0. C. and the first train of the Middlesex Regiment, resulting in a draw of one goal all will be replayed this afternoon, kick off
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    Catastrophe in a Hongkong Tunnel.
    71 8 New* bis reached Hongkong, of a catastrophe which occurred in the Beacon Hill tunnel, canning -the death of three Chinese workmen and necessitating the removal ol five others to hospital. It appears that the victims proceeded to work too soon after a blasting charge had
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    The Turf.
    164 8 New German Race Course. On May 28, the Grunewald racecourse, the largest and most up-to-date which Germany possesses, was opened in the presence of the Emperor and several members of the Imperial family. The course, which is situated on the edge of tbe Grnnewald Forest between Berlin and
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    JUDGE'S SENSATIONAL REMARKS.
    235 8 Declares the Finding of a Jury is Wrong. At the Supreme Court Sessions, at Matara Ceylon, his Lordship the Chief Justice has heard the case of murder from Beverely estate in Deniyaya in which three Tamil men named Sangaiya Ramaswamy, and Sangaiya kangany stood charged with causing
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    CONTRABAND ON THE CHANGSHA.
    371 8 Opium and Ammunition Found at Manila. When the steamer Changsha cleared for Hongkong and Japan ports, yesterday afternoon, reports the Cablenews American of Bth inst., she was minus a varied assortment of contraband goods carried a board when arriving from Australia on Sunday morning. Between four
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    RIVAL FUGS.
    181 8 The Stars and Stripes or the Rising Sun I A midshipman at the Seattle exposition demanded that the American flag should fly above that of the Japanese on a ricksha stand in the grounds. It was insisted that the Stan and Stripes should be hauled down, or the
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      Temperance in the Tropics.
      574 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— As a total abstainer for ton years in the tropics, I must congratulate Philistine upon the moat appropriate norn de plume he has adopted, defined in one of the leading dictionaries as a person deficient in liberal culture
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    DROWNING FATALITY.
    175 8 German Officer Reported Missing at Woosung. A aad drowning fatality occurred at Woosung on the 4th, the first Lieut of tbe German gunboat Iltis losing hiaUife while going aboard his vessel. Particulars of the occurrence are of a very meagre description at present, says the Meroury, and it
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    Hidden in Hongkong.
    217 8 The 18th Lancers cannot fail to be quite satisfied with the arrangements made for the filling of the colonelcy of the regiment, which fell vacant recently by the lamented death of Major General Cecil Russell, says the World. The appointment goes to Major General Broadwood, now bidden
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    68 8 A discovery of considerable archaeological interest has been made at Harpsdou near Henley-oo Thames. Daring the work of excavating for a croquet lawn, the workmen uncovered a Roman hypocaust, or furnace, for h nating the baths of a dwelling. place. The floes are in a perfect state ol .preservation. From
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    HONOURS FOR FOREIGNERS.
    214 8 Telegraph Officials Decorated by Chinese Government. The following list of foreigners recommended for decoration, tbe Peking Daily News says, has been sanctioned by Imperial Edict: England. Sir John Denison-Pender, K. C. M. <i vice Chairman and Managing Director of the Eastern Telegraph Co etc. 2nd class Brd
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    CAPTAIN MISSING.
    182 8 Skipper of the Benloaond Reported Lost. Reports are current in Yokohama of the mysterious disappearance of Capt. Sutherland of tho Ben liner Benlomond. At present no authentic information is obtainable, says the Japan O. ret but it is alleged that the captain has been misaing from the ship
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    Police Intelligence.
    308 8 Two constable*, a Chine «<* and a Bengali, have been arrested on a charge of allowing a prisoner to escape with a pair of handcuffs. Bail of 1100 each has been allowed. An Arab named Mohamed Tabir has reported to the police that thieves have secured from him
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    The Murder of Miss Lake.
    116 8 A fresh due has been found to the murder of Miss Lake, and it appears probable that the case will again occupy the Courts. A letter has been received by the Public Prosecutor indicating that an Essen man, a notorious character, waa the perpetrator of
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    Disorderly Lepers.
    93 8 A letter received in Canton, from Hoods Shan states that the. tepefs in the neighbourhood are becoming a groat nuisance and a disturbance to the public peace. A day or two ago a gang of lepers caught a farmer and his wife and bound diem with cords. The*
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    S. V. C. ORDERS.
    517 8 Bi Lui;t.-Col. E. O. BiioiDaici, Commandant, B.V.C. atnfapore, Am IS. 1909. s. v. o. Rifles. I It ia to be dearly understood that no short rifles are to be used on Field days or MsnoauvfSS. (Sd.) W. P. Tbiuno, Lieut., R.0.A., 8. O. to Colonial Force*.
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    103 8 Jambie, one of tho districts in south Sumatra shaken by tbe recent earthquake, is noted for mineral wealth which the Java Government keeps locked up pending survey. The Batavia Nieawsblad says that a scientist, Dr. Tobler, who lately visited Jambie found many riches there awaiting prospectors. Gold abounds in a
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    ELECTRICITY IN MINING.
    284 9 An Increasing Use as a Motive Force. Sir I .ucs Knowles. the President, was in the chair at a recent meeting of the Manchester Geological and Mining Society. The question under consideration was the use of electricity as a motive force in mining work. Mr M. It.
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    ATLANTIC RUSH.
    298 9 Mauretaoia Makes Record Voyage in 114 Hours. Tho Cunard steamer Mauretauia, from New York, arrived at Qaeenstown on May 10, at 10.54 a.m.. having made the passage in the record time of four days, eighteen hours, eleven minutes, although she travelled over the long track. For the third
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    INCOME-TAX ANOMALY.
    252 9 Last Year's Forms Being Issued for New Taxes. I'nless the income-tax payer entitled to the £10 deduction for each child is particularly careful, he may sign away bis right to the concession this year. The forms on which particulars have to be given of incomes for the year
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    98 9 .lust as the barber had lathered the customer, a man with the latent betting news entered the little shop, and the operator left his customer to discuss turf matters in the back room. After two minutes' waiting the victim, with the phlegm of the true Lancashire man, wiped
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    TENDERS for REVENUE FARMS.
    1111 9 Tenders are invited for the lease cfj Revenue Farms in the State of North Borneo from the Ist January, 1910, as set oat hereunder. REVENUE FAKMS IN THE STATE OF NORTH BORNEO. 1. In making arrangements for tho leasing of the Farms for the next Farm
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      403 9 UNION 8.8. CO. OF NEW ZEALAND. LTD. SINOAPORB TO NEW ZBALAND i AUCKLAND, WELLINGTON, LYTTLBTON AND DUNS DIN, ALSO CALLING AT SAMABANG AND FIJI iir iNDaciinNT ornui The Company's T.S. Steamer APARIMA. 6,704 tons, H. A. Butter, Commander, maintains a regular four-monthly service between Singapore and New Zealand. BxoeU*"* saloon
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    Lady and Revolver.
    801 10 EXCITING SCENE IN A SOLICITORS Office. Alleged Grievances. Mr. Charles Henry Cumberland, solicitor, of John-street, Bedtord-Row, London, described an extraordinary soene which took plaoe in his office on May 22, at Huw Street police-court, in giving evidence against Angelina Fildes, a stylishly-dressed woman, who refused her age
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    Evening Dress in the Tropics.
    200 10 The Times of India June S, has joined in the discussion on the question of a suitable evening dress for gentlemen in the tropics, and makes the following interesting contribution to the accumulated pile of suggestions What is wanted in an important question like this
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    AUTOMOBILISM.
    732 11 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. The Motor Cycling Club hill-climb, which was held on May 1, was won by Mr. A. Bray, on a l'Jh.p. Sizaire car, who not only did the best performance under the formula, bat also made the fastest time. The Aeral League of Anstralia
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    348 11 The Passing of Motorcycles. Id a recent note in this column, says a writer in The Motor, I spoke of the need for consideration and care in passing motorcyclists on the road, largely by reason of the fact that the noiae of their own machines prevents them hearing a horn
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      483 11 Another Record for Dunlops. 2,875 MILES THROUGH INDIA. NO TYRE TROUBLES. Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, Bombay, May 17, 1909. To THE DUNLOP PNEUMATIC TYRE CO., LTD., Bombay. Dear Sirs, I have much pleasure in congratulating yon upon the grooved tyres you are now making. Daring my tour through India, on
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