The Straits Times, 20 August 1909
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Title Section13 1909-08-20 1 The Straits Times. NO. 23.043 SINGAPORE. FRIDAY. AUGUST 20. 1909. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement115 1909-08-20 1 KATZ BROTHERS, Ld. We have a Choice Assortment Of Every Description, including LADIES. COURT SHOES. TAFI AND BLACK BEADED SHOES. SY AP SHOES. BUCKLE SHOES. STR3I6Q WALKING SHOES. ETC. HARI I HALL Cinematograpl TO-NIGHT I Grand Change of Programme. TEN HEW FILMS Just Received. STRING NCHEBTM. ELECTRIC FANS. B BABIMA,115 words
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Advertisement104 1909-08-20 1 TENDERBJNVITED. BAIETY ALL <■ Ikd for for the purchase of iwn cs the < 2, ioaludiiig the 1, but not the c,'o T. s 1 must 1 on or bi lore An: GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. NOTICE IS &KBEBT GIVEN, tbsithe rijjht to occupy, for ono year, on monthly oe of land104 words
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Advertisement150 1909-08-20 1 C. H. Willis row o]W'necl a Book on the forthcoming Autumn Races on 0 tober 12, 11 and 16. BETTING STRAIGHT OUT AND DOUBLES ON AUY Tin RAGES. All bet 3 made by wire or telephone must be confirmed by letter. No reply, no business. For prices, app'v om>e, first150 words
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Advertisement48 1909-08-20 1 ROBINSON J^B39Sy| BEST ELEt r.E LEST ELECTR>S!LV£R PLAKD rut C KE BASKET. 4^Pf Many other designs to select from. IBBT*"" ::i 4 AVERYLUMiSO E ROS V' In best qneiitj I- SOLID oiLVtR VAS S. >'<>■ >t the ROBINSON CC BVHBBSnS.nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnw^^E3^Kz. Singapore: Kuala Lumpur: KUMPERS I CO. FEDERATED ENGINEERING CO.48 words
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Article2051 1909-08-20 2 INTERESTING FACTS OF A VAST INDUSTRY. Popularity as Permanent Homes. Tin' ncneral public 1. bat a faint idea of all that is meant by tbe words Modern Hotel, says O. Loosen in a Colombo exchange, and probably little thought is given by them to tbe vast exchange2,051 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement252 1909-08-20 2 BUCHANANS Black White Red Seal. Both these blends continue to increase in popularity because the quality is steadily maintained and they are sold at a small margin of profit. NOTE THIS GUARANTEED FACT. The above-named blends are BOTTLED IN SCOTLAND and no difference whatever is made whether the Whisky is252 words
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Advertisement240 1909-08-20 2 OOIT. 6 Years Cured. Mr. .Tames Vick, of Avon Cottage, Batheaston, near liath. England, is well known and higlily respected. He writes I Dear Sirs You will remember that about three years ayo I called to thank you personally for the good Doan's Backache Kidney Pills had done me. It240 words
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Advertisement286 1909-08-20 2 In a Kitchen where MONKEY BRAND is used for the coppers, the tinware, the kitchen tables and floors, the good housewife's work is done almost before the day is begun. WON'T WASH CLOTHES. Why suffer with Prickly-Heat MAYNARD'S PRICKLY-HEAT LOTION will give instant relief A few applications will completely cure286 words
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Advertisement40 1909-08-20 2 BUNGA MELOR ConcentntedJ^^t^ Extract |^BHKS ■pv >cvr *v 49 I V RIGAUD PARIS Sold by ill Perfumers H. KAPS, Piano and Music Depot. The cheapest aud tho most reliable Establishment for everything MUSICAL. Tunings 94 No. 20, Stamford Road. 135640 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous174 1909-08-20 2 The Straits Times, The Straits Budget. SUBSCRIPTION RATES. Payable in Advance. Daily inane per year 180.00 do per quarter 7. 50 do per month 2.60 do -per copy 10 Weekly isaac pei year 12*00 do per quarter 8.00 do per copy 25 When sent by post, there is added for174 words
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Article1246 1909-08-20 3 FLOATING BOOMS ACROSS THE ENTRANCES TO HARBOURS. Flotillas of Submarines. For some months past, writes Mr. Howard Uenniian.tlieCouimitt oof Imperial Defence has had under consideration the protection of oar commercial ports and important estuaries from attack and the best methods to employ for this purpose. The1,246 words
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Article310 1909-08-20 3 Instructions have been issued tv all the Railways in Kussia that tho wives of Convicts who may desire to follow their husbands to Siberia, are, with their children and all their belongings, to be taken out by rail from any part of Kussia at one quarter of the310 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement521 1909-08-20 3 Howarth Erskine, Ltd. CIVIL, MECHANICAL ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS, IRON BRASS FOUNDERS, BOILER MAKERS, BRIDGE BUILDERS GENERAL CONTRACTORS. Steam, Gas and Oil Engines for all purposes. Boile s and Pumps for every use. Light Railway Rolling Stock and Railway Implements. Rails, Tipping Wagous and Sleepers. Winches, Cranes and Steel Hawsers. Steel Pullejs,521 words
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Advertisement180 1909-08-20 3 The REGISTERED TRADE MARK of -MMilkmaid! Full Cream Milk IS THE HALL-MARK OF JplF^ PERFECT PURITY Jv^Sl and Cuarantee of Wghes* Quality. l I UNTOUCHED BY HAND. grgj^i The Original and Best. LARGEST SALE IN THE WORLD. J CHEAPEST and BEST. THE HONGKONG ROPE MANUFACTURING CO. (EST^.BXjISIIEID 1883) MANUFACTURERS OF180 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement656 1909-08-20 4 BMUHBB. STEM NAVIGATION CO. For Chi ii, .lapin, Penang;, Ceylon, Australia, India, Aden, Egypt, M.-Jltirranean Pot*, Plyin ju h viJ London. BUI* oi L»l i*«nei for China tlf, Cou'.iuental, and American I ivo Singapore on or about MAIL LINES. >r China) I aVfjg 27 Dovanha Oct 22 Bant l i656 words
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Advertisement610 1909-08-20 4 STEAMERS SftIUHS. N.Y.K JAPA4 MAIL SfEA'ASHiPCa. LTD Two regnlar Bcrvicem are raaintainod botw.-on JAI'AN and EUKOPE by tht Company's woll-known TWIX-SCKEvT STE4MEBS, in Im M iil Cjotriot with the Imporia Japan w Oovornmont, spjcially design -i for tlio Compauy's Europoan Sfirvioo, lighted i-irj-iijlioat by Eloctrioity, provided with excellent accommodation for610 words
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Advertisement578 1909-08-20 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. INDOCHINA STEAM NAY. CO.. LTD. Tbb steamers of this Company maintain regular direot servioe t«tween Calcutta, Straits, Hongkong, Shanghai aud Japan, taking oargc, 3u through Bills of Lading for Canton, Swatow, A.moy, Ghefoo, Tientsin, Newohwang, Yangtae* Port*, Formosa, lbs Philippines, A:,, »o. Btoamers Ton* Commander Kotoam 4.898 R.578 words
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Advertisement312 1909-08-20 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. Canadian Pacific Railway Company's Royal Mail Steamship Lin*. TUB NATIONAL HIGHWAY TO EUROPE ru OHINA JAPAN, CANADA and tht UNITED BTATKS. Bout* from Hongkong, via Shanghai, Nagasaki, (Inland Sea of Japan), Kobe, Yokohama, Violarla and Vanooaver, X.M.S. "Bufßßssor Inuia" Twin-*orew ateaR.M.B. "Eupbbssof Jatab" V men, 8.000 ton*, K.il.H.312 words
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Advertisement640 1909-08-20 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. HAMBURG AMERIKA LINE. HAMBURG. The steamers of this Company maintain a regular service between Hamburg, Bremen. Antwerp, and Rotterdam, and the Straits, China and Japan. Homewards, they ai-a doapitched fortnightly for Havre and Hambnrg and once a month lot Bremerhavcn direct, railing st Penang and Colombo Taking cargo640 words
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Advertisement727 1909-08-20 4 N.D.I* Norddeutscher Lloyd. Bremen. IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. The fast and wrll-knc>wii mail steamer* of this Company Kail f.>rtaighty from Bremen, Hunbnrg, via Rotterdam, Antwerp. Southampton, Gibraltar, o>'uoa, Naples (-.onueolioo ■famine*, Naples, Alexaidria. anl vice versa/ Port S>id, Ba z, Aden, Co) he bo, Penang, Siuijapoio. Hongkong Shanghai, Nagasaki and727 words
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Article184 1909-08-20 5 FIXTURES Friday, August in. Iliyh Wiiti r, 1.4 p.m. Municipal fVinimiMliiii. 'J..JO. In aii iii A moaa. oommittee meeting, <i. Vuluuteer Dance. Drill 1 1 ill, B. Alhambra Cinematogranh. Harima Cincuiatogr..pn. M.irlborougli Cinem.itograpb. Saturday, August 31. Hi;;li \V.it.^r, I.J a.m., MO p.m. I:. I outward in. til184 words
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Article234 1909-08-20 5 To-Dat. i>»t»Ma Rurapuius :t pm DaH 3 pm Muar and Malacca Lady Weld 8 pm Pamau^kat and iSambaa Amherst 3 pm lVr.imuitk HauFoSoon 3 pm Malacca, Fort T)i>:k8oa, Port Swetteiihaiu aud Tcluk Anson l'pnanq 3 pm Hongkong Lai Sang 3 pm Bangkok Prott 4 pm Ttaiiiljin m—234 words
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Article211 1909-08-20 5 The I). I. Contract Packet 'f«ic»ta, with tlie I. oiiilon miiils of the ."> )th ultimo, If ft Peowm al 4 p in. ye-t> nlay and may lie exp t. 1 t.i nrrive here to-i lorrow morning. The oiit«,ird M. M. l\i.:Uct PolyneHien left Cnlomboat Hp.tu. on211 words
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Article559 1909-08-20 5 Latest Arrivals. MAN-OF-WAK. i M tuns, JM .row. ISO h.p. Captain Nan.ln. At- l'J. Fr.<m Kuchi i. Am; 17. II 11. The Kajuh tf Sarawak. F r Sura »»k, l\— Rds. Ocr. fti IMS tOM, Capiaiu l>tiu.it. I r.m Hamburg. .Inly 1:1. G.c. ami 167 da, licliu Meyer559 words
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Article78 1909-08-20 5 August 18 Sri Mj'ir, Brit atr, Mimr and Malacca s ir'w.ii.-llnt str. Antwerp via ports Ham )"m;/, Britatr, ICaaßMar vw porti •.^rn vin. ports TmkataU Mam, ■'■\\i »tr Jiom vU porta Siht, Brit atr. New York via Penanc I'lilam.'itta, Britatr, Pcaang, Riug .xjn, Calou'.U lo Ami .<'. Urit str.78 words
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93 1909-08-20 5 Wharves at which Vessels ere Berthed To- Day. TANJONO PAOA H East Whibf Basis— Tancarvillc. East W. Section 1 -Kal imo. 6*otio» No. 1 (Rhkkbr Wbaki I— Nil. Sectiok n 2 Riimphm i, Canterbury. H 3 Bunao. 4— Hong Bee. 0— Nil. a93 words
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Article366 1909-08-20 5 Coming to Singapore. I'or N.D.I* steamer hi >l,iinj;.r. due Ant;. ■2.-..- Mr. N«J Sui, Mr. J. 11. Mackail, Mr. K. Costa How, Mr. (J. M. Verloop, Mr. and Mrs. A. Ilk, Mr. and Mrs. M. is, Mr. .1. v. D. [jM, .Mr. and Mrs. A. .1. Weak,366 words
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Article83 1909-08-20 5 Vet steamer Lady Weld, Aug 19. From Malacca: Messrs. SuodgriKs and Llewellyn; from Miiar Lieutenant J. S. Scbeafer. Per steamer live Leong, Aug 19. From Kuantan Dr. D. R. McDowell, Messrs. J. O. Stevens, IX. Vane and Allen from Kuala Ptbtog Two Malay women. Per steamer Ipoh, Aug 19.83 words
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Article359 1909-08-20 5 Mossre. Wee BroV. steamer Will o' the Wisp arrivud from LSagau, yuaterday. with a cargo of li-li. A cdryj of copra and dried lish arrived from K-l.ini.an, Triugganu and Kuantau vealtrday, by the British sttainor Uock Lee, belonging to Messrs. Wee Bros. The Anglo-Saxon Petroleiuu Cos steamer Cowrie359 words
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Article408 1909-08-20 5 Singapore, August 16, 19C9. Anaa, Pricks. 9 c. lit an s, Loug (per catty) 0.0.1 (do.) Freocli (do.) 0.10 per Ib. 0.16 Heel Steak (do.) 0.17 Btan Sprouts (per catty) (MM ltamboo Sprouts (do.) 0.02 Blachan (do.) 0.14 Brinjals (do.) 0.05 Cabbage, I'atavia (do.) 085 (do.) China408 words
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Article248 1909-08-20 5 EXCHANGE. Sikoaporb, Amon 20, 1009. On London Bank 4 m/s 2/4 5 Demand 2/4^ Private 6 m/g do 8 m/a 2/4* On Germany Bank d/d 28b 1 Private 8 dj/b 2-4( v do 6 m/s :>.v>\ On France— Bank d/d 294} Private 8 m/s 296J do 6248 words
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STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article261 1909-08-20 5 IssCK Valcb Paid Up Last CoMPANt DIVIDIND Bonn KhLLM.* 10 10 10 10 10 10 Belat Tin Mining Co., Ltd. 12% for '08 Bruang, Ltd. Brunch Hydraulio T. M. Co. Ltd. 6% for '08 5.50 6.00 7.50 5.75 6.25 7.75 1 10 1 1 10 1 10 If. 1261 words
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Article560 1909-08-20 5 Sterling. 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2/--1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2/. 1 1 1 2/. 1 1 1 2/. 1 1 1 1 1 a/.--2 1 1 f) 15/. 1560 words
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Article185 1909-08-20 5 10 10 50 10 100 100 100 100 10 100 100 10 60 1 100 100 10 10 7 60 10 100 100 10 100 100 io 60 1 100 100 I 10 Eastern Smelting Co., Ltd. 10% for '0t 1 10% for W Frew* 4 Neave, Ltd. 17*%185 words
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Page 5 Advertisements
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Advertisement138 1909-08-20 5 Godfrey Phillips, Ld. LONDON, ENGLAND. SMOKE The KiDg of m Tr c Cigarettes The King of Cigarettes^^^^u^\ A free sample /m .^^Kr^ obtainable l.yr \J \y^^^r Sold by applying to thy x '^^J^ A li v t. Singapore ßr, M '<^T Principal 55, RO3INSO.J RO. Tobacconists. Godfrey Phillips, Ld. Awarded138 words
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Page 5 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous215 1909-08-20 5 WEATHER REPORT. K indanf Kerbau H lyiial, Aug. 1:>, /5(.9. li. a. S c. m.i9 p. n.iUAUirALL. Bar. M F»h 2.) 92* 29.815 29.-92 limp 87.0 89.5 70 8 .9Sin. We. Bolb Thai NO 0 S '.s 718 Dirof Wind culm S.W. calm Max. Temp tOO. M.v '4 0 l.i215 words
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Obituary28 1909-08-20 6 Zkiisukh. On August 20, at Singapore, Jane, widow of the late Rev. J. L. Zehnder, of Sarawak. Funeral this afternoon, at 5.15 p m., at Bnkit Timah.28 words
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1159 1909-08-20 6 The Straits Times. FRIDAY, AUGUST 20. THE AMERICAN WAY. We do not like the American way of doing things. Almost invariably it has a streak of vulgarity and impudence in it that jars on moderately sensitive nerves. This has been tbe case in a very marked degree in connection with1,159 words
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Article15 1909-08-20 6 Education in Perak ceist »12;->.<194. or about 913 per unit of average attendance, last year.15 words
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Article13 1909-08-20 6 Mr. Kaps returned from Bangkok, yester day, after a successful proft ssional tour.13 words
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Article16 1909-08-20 6 The village of Fusing is developing into quite a little town, thanks to the Tronoh Railway.16 words
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Article15 1909-08-20 6 It is stated that the International Banking Corporation will shortly open a branch at Hankow.15 words
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Article17 1909-08-20 6 The outbreak of rinderpest at Batu Gajah last year cost the Malays in that part 120 animals.17 words
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Article23 1909-08-20 6 The population of Ipoh is given by the city fathers of that town as .'JO.OOO, but the Resident considers this a high estimate.23 words
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Article26 1909-08-20 6 The present to be givon to Miss Auderson, on her marriage, by the officers uf tbe Garrison, was on view at the Garrison Adjutant's office, today.26 words
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Article28 1909-08-20 6 The fire insurance companies of Japan, in spite of their heavy losses, are paying all claims promptly in connection with tho Osaka fire, thus increasing the general credit.28 words
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Article28 1909-08-20 6 In discharging a man accused of disorderly conduct in public, at I'enmy. Mr. de Mello remarked that the police should use discretion in arresting pernons for disorderly conduct.28 words
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Article33 1909-08-20 6 The gold key given to Lord Newton to open the Carnegie Library at Newton-le-Willows, Manchester broke in tbe luck. Ab said Lord Newton, another adage disproved a golden key won't unlock every door.33 words
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Article41 1909-08-20 6 Three torpedo boats have been dispatched 10 ahcertaiu tbo fate of TOO men who were fishing for coral off the coast of Tosa province of Japan, and hi ie c.-tught in the storm which swept over the district on August 9.41 words
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Article40 1909-08-20 6 Three Chinese who were tried in the district court, yesterday, on a charge of robbing Chong Seah, in Upper Hokien St. on August 15, of turee dollars, a lamp and a riebsha seat cover, were acquitted. Court Inspector Ambrose prosecuted.40 words
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Article39 1909-08-20 6 A serious train accident has occurred in England, says a wire of the 11th inst. Tbe North-Western Express has been wrecked in an accident and nine persons, who were passengers of the train, have either been killed or injured.39 words
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Article52 1909-08-20 6 It is said that the fish canning industry is to be largely developed in Siam shortly. This industry is turned into a source of great wealth in other countries and there is no reason why it should not be made to flourish in Siam with its splendid sea coast and52 words
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Article49 1909-08-20 6 Tbe authorities at Hongkong are evidently getting ready for the opening of the naval dock yard. Smoke has been seen belching from the smoke-stack, it is expected to be ready for opening next month, and the fleet shoulel shortly be returning from Chinese waters to make use of it.49 words
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Article50 1909-08-20 6 A Japanese vernacular paper says lt appears that tho trial shipments of i-'ushun coal made some time ago to Singapore and Hongkong have found favour at both places and a second shipmeut of 5.000 tons will be sent from Dairen to the former anel 2,000 tons to the latter port.50 words
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Article48 1909-08-20 6 At the Chinese Volnnteer Club, to-morrow uight. there will be an amateur theatrical performance by several members. The pieces chosen are, Look Before You Leap liv English), aud Dark Deeds, or Kreja an (Hap (iv Malay). Tickets are obtainable through members of the club or at tho door.48 words
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Article51 1909-08-20 6 The speech of H. E. Tang K'ai Sun, delivered before the International Opium Commission in Shanghai, has been published in book form. It is an appeal nn behalf of the government and the people of China. Much valuable information is given respecting tho opium trade and its effect on the51 words
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Article64 1909-08-20 6 Tan Tiang prosecuted Mr. G. A. Fernandez in the summons court, yesterday, on a charge of refusing to pay him his wages. He put in at evidence a letter which Mr Fernaudt/ declared was a forgery. Tin defence was that complainant was a contractor and not a salaried employee, ami64 words
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Article65 1909-08-20 6 The Chinese Imperial Telegraph Administration has paid the proprietors of the Palace Hotel, Shanghai, 1 10,70 ~>, the actual cost of the wireless telegraph apparatus recently erected on the hotel. It will be reinstalled in the Chinese Telegraphs building and is expected to be in working order within three weeks.65 words
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Article76 1909-08-20 6 An entrance examination for tho Treacher Engineering School is to be held at Kuala Lumpur on the 30th and 31st inst. from the results of which not more than ten third class probationers for the Survey Department will be appointed. The examination will be in English and arithmetic. Candidates are76 words
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Article120 1909-08-20 6 There is an old saw which has something to say about trying to please everyone. This seeim an apt quotation to apply to tbe management of public entertainments, now-a-days, and that not only in Singapore. Having this in view the proprietor of the Alharubra has secured for his patrons a120 words
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Article484 1909-08-20 6 Mr. Herbert W. Hotting, Mus. Doc. organist of St. Augustine's Church, Brighton is dead, aged 40 years. The death is announced of Mrs. .line /.elinder, widow of tho late Kov. J. L. ZehnJer of Sarawak. Mr. F. Helm, head of the navigation bureau, Philippines government, is iv484 words
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Article71 1909-08-20 6 liajah Brooke, on leaving Sarawak for Kngland, has authorised the lluu. 11. It. A. Day to be his deputy to attend to all outside correspondence and to administer tho government until the ltajah Mueta returns trout Kiigland. During their ausenc there will be a pro U m ttsMiiibly71 words
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115 1909-08-20 6 If puny little Kuala Kaugsar was largeenough to accommodate all com rs lor its show, says tlie l'erak Pioneer. WgTaipillg is surely large cuough, and it is more central than Singapore, where it is rumoured the next show is likely to be held. lie-idcK, two consecutive115 words
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Article122 1909-08-20 6 There was an affray in Tanjoug Him village on July 14, and some of tho participants were badly hurt. Four out of kha original five arrested on a chargo of having participated in tho affair were before the f'ird magistrate, yesterday afternoon. Acting Insp. Tredgold, who prosecuted,122 words
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Article128 1909-08-20 6 On August 14, the criminal court at Sourabaya delivered JodgßMßl iv the QMS of Marie Bi^ot, a luarrinl woman who, hud tortured her stepdaughter, right years old, to death. The court ioiind in r guilty, and passed sentence of tun yearn' rigorous imprisonment. The judgment pointed out128 words
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Page 6 Advertisements
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Advertisement100 1909-08-20 6 The GARRICK Cigarette A LARGE HAND-MADE CIGARETTE. Packed in 50s 6ARJ}^s Price: Air-tight a^^H^'j ®O CTS. OBTAINABLE AT Messrs. John Little Co., Robinson Co. Special Show of NOVELTIES Dust Cloaks, Lace Coats, Scarves, Gloves, Sunshades, Covers and Fancy Goods OF ALL KINDS, TO BUIT ALL TABTES AND POCKETS. JOHN LITTLE100 words
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Advertisement131 1909-08-20 6 ALHAMBRA To-Night f GRAND REVIEW before Their Itoyal Highnesses, THE BRAND DUKE i ßrother ot H. I.M. tbe Emperor of Germany) ANI> DUCHESS OF BADEN and their four sons. Film dArt: THE PRODIGAL SON by Henry Lavedan of the French Academy. mMRi BY A Change of Programme ov Entirely New131 words
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Article128 1909-08-20 7 PROSPECTS OF A PEACEFUL SOLUTION. Satisfactory Greek Reply to the I'orte. Rmnn'i Tbumum London. August lit. 'i,:i-tautinop!e telegram says that the sit'iittiou in reference to Crete N6M to have decisively entered a pvitic phase in consequence of the <i-e<k MWIMM forthcoming iv reply t.i tin' Turkish note128 words
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Article75 1909-08-20 7 ÜBOIRITE PROTESTS IN THE COMMONS. Willing to Wreck the Bill. Eta mi Th mean London. August 20. The (Jovernmout, in the House of Comui.ias, insisted that the South African I'nion liill should bo passed through the House unaiui mli 1 It was explained that any alteration might75 words
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Article41 1909-08-20 7 Grant by Government to Explorer's Expenses. Km ml Tm.kmsam London, August K. The Government has decided to make a graut of -£20,000 sterling to Li»ut. Shackletjn, towards the heavy indebtedness he has incurred in connection with his antarctic expeditions.41 words
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Article42 1909-08-20 7 Km ii- t"t Tki.K'.kvm London. August '-<>. The State department at Washington announces that \muricau firms are endeavouring to obtain v tluable concussions in Asiatic Turkey, including railways at Ongora. Van. Aloxauilrotta. Alippo, and tho headwaters of the Kuphrates.42 words
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Article39 1909-08-20 7 l!l I rSß'f Tn.M.l:^l London, August 19. King Kdward gave an official banquet at Maricnbad last night, in honour of the birthday of tho Kuipiror Francis Joseph, whose health was cordially proposed by His Majesty.39 words
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Article62 1909-08-20 7 Rm nt'i taisui London, August 19. The Kaiser has specially invited Mr. Winston Churchill to attend the Imperial German mannuvrcs in Havaria. An invitation has also been given to Marshal Mali Mid Skevkat, hero of the capture of Constantinople. Dkk Okmuhmb Limb Tblmbam Berlin, August lU. The62 words
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Article43 1909-08-20 7 Hkitku- Turin London. August 20. The battleship Agamemnon has been aground at Long sands in tho North Sea. where she had go je for gunnery practice. She has been .-etloated, and it is believed that she has suffered little damage.43 words
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Article21 1909-08-20 7 Dik URUUncil Llovh Tklkoham Berlin, August 19. Baron you Achrcnthal. Austrian Foreign Minister, has received the title of Count.21 words
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Article21 1909-08-20 7 Dkr Ostasiatiscue Llgyh Tklkoram] Berlin, August 19. The Moroccan pretender has been caught, and is being sent to Kcz.21 words
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Article23 1909-08-20 7 |Dik itMv.-iAii-i uk Lloyd Tileoram' Berlin. August 19. Mr. Orville Wright has arrive! in Berlin to make trial aeroplan* (lights.23 words
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Article223 1909-08-20 7 Sentence of Eight Years' Rigorous Imprisonment. On August 14, the criminal court at Medan, in I'tli. deliver, d judgment iv the oilfield murder case, where one. Jansscns, a boring assistant, stood charged with shooting down Mr. liutherford, a head boremaster. The judgment set forth that the infliction of223 words
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Article161 1909-08-20 7 Funeral Service at Nuwara Eliya, Ceylon. The remains of the late Mr. Chas. Warnford Lock. who died at Bandarawclla, on Saturday, July 80, were conveyed to Nuwara Eliya by the traiu leaving Bamlarawilla at 12 30 p.m. A In ars. met tin: train at Nanuoya161 words
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Article244 1909-08-20 7 Violent Behaviour of Saccharine Smuggler. The proceedings in Attorney General v. Moser and others wore concluded before Mr. Justice l'hillimore and a special jury in the King's liench Division on July 22. Tho information was tiled by the Attorney General to recover from Alfred Moser, Oscar Schmidt,244 words
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Article187 1909-08-20 7 Childish Behaviour of Sightseers in Toronto. Great indignation has been aroused in Toronto at tho conduct of a party of American sightseers. They hired a coach which thuy profusely adorned with the Stars and Stripes and tied two British flags to the rear hubs so that187 words
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Article157 1909-08-20 7 A Chinese fisherman and a -anipan coolie were found by a marine police constable, on Wednesday, going out of the river at Tanjong Rhu witli thirteen timbers in their boat. They refused to stop when called to, but were pursued and caught and taken before the third157 words
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Article228 1909-08-20 7 DISCOVERY IN STAMFORD ROAD CANAL. Police Investigating. At an early hour this morning, a police corporal passing along Stamford Uoad noticed a dead body lying in the Stanford Road Canal, closo to the bridge betwou the Museum gates and Arm' ma St. With assistance, the policeman dragged the228 words
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Article210 1909-08-20 7 Said to be Under Construction in Germany. The Hochi Shimbun states that Messrs. Shiu<ada Tanejiro and Kusano Kaoru hive invented an aeroplane which is ideal iv every respect. They claim that their machine will be able to cover the journey between Tokio and London in two days210 words
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Article198 1909-08-20 7 Instance of Far-Sighted Legislation in China. Though tempting for suicides and other artistic folk, says the Standard, the Chinese waters seem to be no place for aeronauts or regattas. I'.y a piece of far-sighted legislation, any Chinaman rescued from drowning can demand to be kept for198 words
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Article185 1909-08-20 7 Foreign Banks Grown Weary of His Account. Representatives of the Deutsche Hank, the Roichsbank and the Credit Lyonnais arrived at Silonica from Constantinople the other day seeking to interview the deposed Sultan Abdul Humid in reference to his deposits in their banks. Vbdul Hamid refused185 words
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156 1909-08-20 7 Abdul Samad bin Abdullah. Aritlin bin Jarri and Hussain bin Ali were before tho senior magistrate, this morning, for extradition proceedings, it being alleged that they are deserters from the Johore Army. Capt. Mnhamed of the Johore Army, identified the prisoners as runaway soldiers, on156 words
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Article840 1909-08-20 7 I [INTERESTING DETAILS OF THE NEW STRUCTURE. Local Triumvirate to Bear the Cost The following information has been sup plied from the office of the Municipal Engi neer, Mr. Ptirce. and will be read with in terest in view of the rapidly approaching completion of Anderson Bridge. The840 words
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Article172 1909-08-20 7 Disagreement over an Arrested Korean. A Seoul despatch published by the Osaka Mainichi reports that on the 4th instant a party of Japanese gendarmes in Chientao proceeded to Hong-chung in Manchuria, in search of a Korean criminal. Tho man was arrested without difficulty, but on the172 words
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Article826 1909-08-20 7 Attitude of the Government of Hongkong. Evidently the Government are at their wit's end to devise means tor making up the probable deficit in revenue which we regrettably look forward to when the opiuiu reform question comes to pass, says the S. C. Morning Post, of826 words
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Article116 1909-08-20 7 Charge of Embezzlement Preferred at Shanghai. A sensation was caused at Shanghai on the 7th inst., when it became known that Mr. ("has. Engelbracht, formerly Marshal and Clerk of the U.S. Consulate-General, had been arrested on an information tiled by Mr. A. Bassett, District Attorney, U.S. Court116 words
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Article98 1909-08-20 7 The police have secured valuable intorma tion regarding the murder of the aged pauper whose dead body was found in Gemmel Lane, early yesterday morning, and have three men under arrest, one of whom has made a statement The deceased was stabbed to death at 12 Club98 words
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Article64 1909-08-20 7 SECRET MANOEUVRES IN THE WEST BALTIC A Fleet of One Hundred Ships. bum Tnmi i London. August 19 U*OMM secret naval man..uvres ha\e opened in the West Baltic, and will probably extend to the North Sea. Nearly a hundred vessels, commanded by Prince Henry of Prussia, are64 words
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Article38 1909-08-20 7 Dkk Osi vsiATisi hk Llovu Tki.kouam Merlin, August 19 At the fleet revii w at Now York, in cou uectiou with the Fulton festival, four < Imu men of war will be present under Admiral Koester.38 words
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Article63 1909-08-20 7 Fkom (Int Own Cobkkspon Kuala Lumpur, August 10, Kubber exports from the 1". M. S. for the first seven months of the prest nt year wore 2.998.42H lbs. against 1,(30H,260 for the cor responding months of last year. The tin export- for the63 words
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Article218 1909-08-20 7 Trouble on the Steamer Cyclops at Hongkong. On the 11th iust., Sergt. Wilson and a party of excise officers boarded the steamer Cyclops, lying in Hongkong harbour, for the purpose of searching for opium. In the tallyman's cabin two of the excise men found four of218 words
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Article451 1909-08-20 7 A Bengali milkseller v.a.9 fined MO by the senior magistrate, this mormug, for selling adulterated milk. Two Teochews living at the seventh mile Bukit Timah Kd., have been despoiled of clothing and money valued at 116, Thieves have visited the rosidonce of Chinese planter in ISiionn Vista IM.451 words
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Article353 1909-08-20 8 On Sunday next, tho Swimming Clnb launch will leave Johnston's pier at 9, 10, 11, •J MO. and 3.80. Tho return trips will be made at 9.80, 10.30, 12.15, 3 and 5.80. The Third match of the Malaya Football Association, between the two selected teams, under tbe353 words
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Article100 1909-08-20 8 M. F, A. Junior Competition The Babul A man met the Baitol Ebsan at Beach Road, yesterday, in what proved a fairly interesting match. In the first half there was a keen straggle in which tho Babul Araan attacked oftener, but failed to scoro, mainly through individual attempts100 words
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Article347 1909-08-20 8 5. C. C. Tournament. The results of yesterday's play were aa follows Profession Pairs. C. S. ll.— Talma and Tyler beat Mer. V.— Proctor and Hume. Mupty.— Fulcher and Marsh beat Press.— Jennings and Davies. D SIN..LK-. Bullmore beat Branson. K. E. M. Gardiner beat Stockwell. Towill beat347 words
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Article121 1909-08-20 8 New Boats for Singapore. A few days ago two new fours, built by Seile, of Putney, to the order of the Singapore Rowing Club, arrived from home, and gave patisfaction to those few enthusiastic boatmen who take advantage of tbe privileges of tbe Club. They appear to bo excellent121 words
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Article223 1909-08-20 8 Malacca L. R. C. At tlu\ weekly shoot of tbe Malacca Ladies' Rifle Club, held on tbe 18th inst.. the scoring was as follows Miss I. M. Williams 29 Mrs. R. Williams 2H Mrs. llolden 27 Mrs. Evans 21 Mrs. Darby 20 Miss Holden 18 Ladies' Shoot. The223 words
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Article502 1909-08-20 8 Drug Discovered by Inspectors in Suit Case and Oil Cans. The campaign begun some time ago, says the San Francisco Call, by surveyor of tbe port E. F. Woodward and C. H. Blinn, the deputy surveyor, for the discouragement of tbe illegal importation of opium bore fruit in502 words
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Article158 1909-08-20 8 To the numerous appellations which .Sir Paul Cbater, C.M.G., has from time to time received, all adequately expressive of the originality and fertility of mind of one of Hongkong's most prosperous citizens, must bo added the latest which the quick-witted and veteran ex-Viceroy of Canton (Chang Jen-chum158 words
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Article567 1909-08-20 8 Disappearance Possibly Due to Explosion. On -'uly 21, tbe German Government yacht Delphin arrived in the Garden reach at Brisbane from Herbertshobe, the seat of the German Government in New Britain, and inquiries on board elicited the fact that nothing had been sen of the missing German567 words
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Article190 1909-08-20 8 Monster Measured with Mariner's Sextant. Amaganaett has been equalled if not outdone. The biggest whale ever seen off the Atlantic coast, if reports of its length are correct, was harpooned on July 6, one hundred milos south-east of Cape Henry, and brought alongside one of tho190 words
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Article172 1909-08-20 8 Official Statement by Chinese Government. China has issued an official statement regarding her attitude toward the AntungMukden railway. She says that she does not object to Japan changing the gauge of the railway or effecting improvements of an engineering character, provided that the gange is the same as172 words
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Article42 1909-08-20 8 A great coral inland, nine miles in cirenmference, has been discovered off tbe Sbige. zaki coast of Nagasaki prefecture. Its total value is estimated at three million yen and tha disoovery has caused a drop in the u-trkat of 80 per cent.42 words
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Article741 1909-08-20 8 Prices Quoted in the Market This Morning. Singapore, 20th August, 1909. Messrs. Lyall and Evatt, Exchange and Share Brokers, issue the following list of quotations this morning General. 1 10 Eastern Smelling Co. 17 pd 9.65 9.85 50 Frailer and Neave Ld 142.50 145.— 10 Hotel van741 words
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Advertisement629 1909-08-20 8 Proprietor: J. CARAPIET. ehoiism management. Established 18(33. THE ADELPHI HOTEL. Llnton David will play Solos. NiK DINER MUSICALE Adelphi Orchestre AFTER DINNER CONCERT DINER MUSICALE The nn^ 0 n N ()rchcBtra AFTER DINNER CONCERT Tu-Mobrow Nioht in the Far East ml™ I!!!! J LE t, "2! r AFTER d|^r concert629 words
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Advertisement275 1909-08-20 8 MARLBOROUGH (Binematograpd. BEACH ROAD. 2ND SHOW, AT 9.30 P.M. I. An English Boxing Match. '2. Hard Luck. 8. An Unfortunate Encounter. 4. A School in New Guinea. 5. Colombo and its Environs. 6. The Widow. 7. A Cow Boy's Exploits. 8. The fiirl Detective. 9. Your Licence, Please 10. Film275 words
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Advertisement145 1909-08-20 9 $9 FEU WEEK. W WEEK. I TALKING MACHINES ON EASY TER&S AY 2 i paying i"r it. A LARGE SELECTION TO CHOOSE t'BOM, AT TRICES RANGING FBOM 520 TO $100. Records from each. THE ROBINSON PIAMO CO., LTD. FLEUR d AZUR Perfumes and Toilet Preparations. May be obtained from all145 words
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Advertisement271 1909-08-20 9 CRUSHED FOOD. Try it atd Vim Will be Satitfiri. I. R. UELILIOS begs to inform the l.ublic that his Factory for preparing Crui-liedFood, at No. 1, Belilios Road, is uuw opened. Price of a bag of Crashed Food, 1 p. 10 cat. 11.10 per bag. No. 1 Bran, wt. 75271 words
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Advertisement897 1909-08-20 9 1! SINGAPORE SPORTING CLUB. The A Ir-etin^ will be held on FuearUy, i!.- 12th, Thoraday, tiie Hth, and Satirdiiy, the 10th October, 190 J. PROGRAM rtflE. FIRST DAY. Tu Octet c IS. I. THE MATON PLATE.— VaIue 8800. A Race for iiuideu Horses. Wei^li'. 9st. Ex Griffiuß allowed 7.b Entrance,897 words
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Advertisement429 1909-08-20 9 the Third Day. Entries for Race No. 8. on tiie Third Day. must be made beloro the start of Race No. 6 on that day. In all races, the advertised Second prize will only be given when there are five Starters, the property of different owners. NOTE: -The attention of429 words
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Advertisement511 1909-08-20 9 STEAMER 3AILINBS. SHOSEN Inauguration of New Trans-Pacific Line. REGULAR BERVICE FROM HWGKONS. CiriECTINI AT TAC]M\ WITH THE CHICAGO. MILWAUKEE AND FU3ET SOim RULWAY ANO THE CHICAGO, MILWAUKEE AND ST. PAUL RAILWAY. (The only direct train eervice, without tnaahipmeat, al«o sliorttst and fastest roa' i from the PACIFIC COAST to CHICAGO).511 words
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Advertisement456 1909-08-20 9 OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO., LTD. AND CHSKA MUTUAL BTEAM NAY. CO. LTD. The Companies' steamers ara despached frcm Liverpool outwards for the Straits, China aud Japan every week and from Japan homewards for London, Amsterdam and Antwerp evtrv fortnight for Genoa, Marseilles and Liverpc I and for Marseilles, Havre and456 words
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Article1102 1909-08-20 10 EXPERTS VIEW ONTHE INDUSTRY IN THE F. M. S. Interview with Mr. D. Sandmann. Mr. D. Sandmann, who has been deputed by the German Colonial Office to make a thorough study of tropical products, and who has been to Kuala Lumpur, has pointed out that rubber has come1,102 words
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Advertisement612 1909-08-20 10 BANKING COMPANIES CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. IhOORPORATiSD BY ROYAL CHARTER. rVd np Capital in 60,000 Bharet o! «»eaoh £1,100,000 H.^rreFond I>5 "'SS2 &«*arT( Liability ol Proprietor! ..£1,100,000 BANKERS. Bank ol England. National Bank of Scotland. Tia London City A Midland Bank, Ltd. SINGAPORE BRANCH. Current Aoooanta are612 words
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Advertisement434 1909-08-20 10 NANKING COMPANIES. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. •aid-up capital •w.000.00t lEBERVE FUND Sterling ReaerT* 818.000,000) ajj 500 00C SilTerßeßerre 814,500,000/ 9U0 0W leeerre Liability of Proprietor* 915.000,000 COURT OP DIRECTORS. Hon. Mr. W. J. Greeuon, Chairman. H. E. Tomkina, Eaq., Deputy Chairman. S.O. Barrett, Eaq. n R- Lenzmann, Eaq. W.434 words
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Advertisement497 1909-08-20 10 INSURANCE Complies. GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE CO., LIMITED. Head Office Winchester House, SINGAPORE. Board of Directors i O. A. Dikxu k, Esq., Chairman. Ad. Asxds, Esq., Vice-Chairman. A. H. Faik, Esq., Managing Director. Pbtkr Fowlik, h.b., cm., Chief Med. Officer. F. M. Elliot, Esq. Rev. N. J. Couvrkur. Vow Noan497 words
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Advertisement587 1909-08-20 10 SALES BY AUCTION. -A-TTCTIOnST SALE OF DAMAGED GODOS, EX S.S. KALOMO, TO BE HELD AT Godown A, Keppel Road, ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 21, AT 9.30 A.M. About 173 1 barrels of PARAKFINE SCALE, iron safe boxes, lard composition weißhmK scales, band pumps, Philadelphia lawu mowers, stoel bars, solder sticks brok.-f.587 words
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Advertisement296 1909-08-20 10 AUCTION SALE Of the well-known Haccliorsc PERPLEX, BY GKAKTON— THE HIDDLE, To be beld at Mr. Abrarus' Horse Repository. OKCHAKU KOAI), On Friday, Amjimt SO, at i Id p.m. This horse was a brilliant performer iv Australia, and the winner of several iiu portant races. Winner of the I'enaog Plate,296 words
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Article1453 1909-08-20 11 THE HUMBER AS A MOTOR TOURING CAR. No firm has catered so much for this phase of motor touring as the great Humber Co., i Borneo Co. agents in Singapore', a feature which need be no matter for surprise when wo recall the long and honourable connection it has1,453 words
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Article258 1909-08-20 11 Alleged Dastardly Trick to Sell a Worthless Book. A remarkable trial began on July 19, at Munich, in which a publisher named Peter Ganter is accused of a colossal swindle. He got bold of an insignificant novel called Donble Moral, a work without much point or plot,258 words
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Article80 1909-08-20 11 At the Portsmouth naval court-martial Lieut. Jobn W. Townsend, of the Crescent, was ordered to lose six months' seniority and be dismissed his ship, on a charge of disobeying the orders of Capt. Streatfeitd to stop bis wine bill. Lieut. Townsend pleaded guilty and expressed regret. A circumstantial letter alleged80 words
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Advertisement674 1909-08-20 11 WOLSELEY-SIDDELEY. the weight a car may usually carry, the mileage it runs, and, lastly, its horse- '^T*\a» power. During tho punt year an owner jVSjSJ^^^^HT^ of a 1012 h.p. Wolselty SiddVley car that L\«« NL£laS>3OßJ\ l\ ran 7.104 ruili'R on the North Stafford Hfifcr*Js^\jrV^ A Hhirt roadft spent Jt:SO Is674 words
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Advertisement66 1909-08-20 11 DON'T IGNORE SLIGHT INJURIES. Don't neglect giving every cut, wound or bruise prompt attention. Blood poison may appear and an ugly scar or even the loss of a limb result. Chamberlain's Pain Balm is an antiseptic, heals the wound rapidly and all danger is avoided by its use. For sale66 words
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Advertisement521 1909-08-20 11 HUNDREDS OF HOMES Auk Desolated Ykakly iiy Tue Ravages ok Malakial Fkvkk. Hkkk is M-jiik Prook krom Ckylon TUAT TUX GrKAT ■■MEM KOH M.w..\l:l\ DR.WLUAMS PINK PiLLS. Early last year when employed at the Kurunegala Fibre and Dessicating Mills I contracted a severe type of Malaria Fever," said Mr. Denzil521 words
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Advertisement143 1909-08-20 11 CHEONG BROTHERS, Dentists, 25, South Bridge Road. First-class Mechanical Dentistry, Gold Crowns, Bridge, Filling and Vulcanite Duration of Wear guaranteed. CHARGES MODERATE. FULL LINE DENTAL SUPPLIES. Best Tooth Powders and Brushes for iil |matic^l Renowned Physicians prriuTibr Gnmault'9 Matira an the most actire and at the same time the moat143 words
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Advertisement156 1909-08-20 12 PREI'AIU ADVERTISEMENTS.— MisWants of Every Description, to let, are Inserted at One Insertion *1.20 per inch. Two 2.00 2.80 6.20 Nino 6.40 Twelve *< .lil •v- ftvo ln.W 15] Kge foi me |1. TISEBB i the paj is i ued, up to nd cttcr sxall m. ol the I I■156 words
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Advertisement303 1909-08-20 12 SiSCELLASEOUS WANTS. BUns:-ro«r Ll»«», on« Of rwo ln<*rtlont, 11.00 Br Ml lub. M-t Betlt of ObSSWf. HERSE WANTED. Wanted, sound and strong horse or cob, wither without uharry. in 1 condition. till particulars as to aj;o, aiid lowest price, to /.Y.X., C,o lUjCS. II I] Cun any lady recommend a303 words
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Advertisement466 1909-08-20 12 rO BE LETJDR SOLD. Bir» -Jon lli» on«t»jlMr.;.« Ii Kr tbe iar'i. utli o' OFFICE A fiiiSCWM TO BUET. With UnmediiU fairy Nr. 7, Mklaoe* Bind. SI3M HOUSES TO BE LET. Not. 81 »=<J M H Pltt ■10a, a Mil BF?:cfS TO rr l?t. OFFIOCa.— O£ic«i |D| Ecsr »j, jfla»y.466 words
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Advertisement459 1909-08-20 12 TO BE UTUJR SOLD. Br tba turn. HOUSE TO LET. 14, Sophia Road. Immediate ectry. Apply to No. Kafflts Place. 1011 HOUSE TO LET. mi diate entry. Apply to 18 i, Prinsep Btr< ct. CFFCE AND 60DCtN TO LET. App'y to J LEA No. 95, mponnd borne, wi to M459 words
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Advertisement380 1909-08-20 12 SINGAPORE RUBBER WORKS. Netherlands Gutta Peroha Co., Ltd. Motor-tyres retreads! at VALVES, Btagp, TYRES, H Hydraalio), < ENDLESS BELTS, FLOOB-TILBS, Xi >N'ITE and H:rd Robber Bicj Works G. 80l 3 1 3RS. KOOGLA SANATORIUM. 1 W. J. G ARTICLES FOB SALE. B»t».» I— Fani Ur.iv. OMOTtWI TURNOUT, I, One turnout,380 words
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