The Straits Times, 25 September 1909
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Title Section13 1909-09-25 1 The Straits Times. NO. 23.074 SINGAPORE. SATURDAY. SEPTEMBER 25. 1909. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement221 1909-09-25 1 W6e Popular "Merlin." <27 MACHINE er.iboilyins,' nil modern improvements wbicli practical experience lias been able to produce into the t/l trailr, absolutely reliable m regards all wearing parts, and for a low-priced uiiicliine splendidly finished and equal to U) Upon tlie ajarket. COMPLETE WITH LAMP, BELL, PUMP, TOOL-BAG AND TOOLS.221 words
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Advertisement30 1909-09-25 1 W. J. GARCIA, Corner of Orchard Road. For Oood, Cheap and heliabie Pianos, new second. band and for hire. ORGANS. Music and small musical goeds the lowest prices in Singapore.30 words
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Advertisement88 1909-09-25 1 STRAITS CYCLE AND MOTOR CO., LTD., 15, Battery Road. CYCLE AND ALL MOTOR AC:EBSrRIES Plating, Bcpaira to Typewriters, Sewing Machines, Biokshaws, etc. DEPOT FOB SMITH PREMIER TYPEWRITERS The Latest Models Stocked. Connolly Bickshaw Wheels, British Make. American Bickihaw Wheols, witb Nickel Spokes, Ball Bearings, Bnbber Tyres. Carriage Wheels, etc. ST.88 words
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Advertisement177 1909-09-25 1 ROBINSON CO. MEN'S FOOTWEAR AT Sale Prices. A smart up-to-date dark Tan Willow Calf Boot in CC Cft per "Balmoral" and "Derby" Shapes. All sizes yvf JU pair. A very useful and comfortable fitting Black Boot in the d*|- Cf\ P^r 44 Jalmoral Shape. All sizes y3 JU pair. Gentlemen's177 words
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Advertisement87 1909-09-25 1 NOTICE. The following Government Farms of the Residency of ltliio and its Dependencies will be let for one and three years as from the Ist of April, 1910 The Gambling, Spirit, Pig and Pepper Farms of the ltesidency of Khio and its Dependencies, excepting the group of islands known as87 words
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Advertisement130 1909-09-25 1 HARIMA HALL Cinematograph, NOBTH BRIDGE KOAD. TO-NIGHT New Pictures. K. HARIMA, Sole Proprietor. NOTICE. < lakes Co.'h Annual Clearance Sale uiil be held throughout 0 tob r 190 > Attr tctivi Bargains in all Drp.u t.mi t*. Keg tor your name for a copy of S il L -t at130 words
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Article930 1909-09-25 2 CAN A PRISONER BE DISCHARGED IN A COURTYARD Interesting Case in Hongkong The case in which tbe capt. supt.'of police was called upon to show cause, under a writ of habeas corpus, why Sun A Wan, at present detained in Victoria gaol, should not be delivered930 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement188 1909-09-25 2 Moet and Chandon CHAMPAGNE. Bulmer's Herefordshire CIDER Jeffrey's Edinburgh ALE STOUT. IMPORTERS: The Borneo Co., Ld., SINGAPORE. The Straits Times, MB 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 ibeue pet year188 words
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Advertisement182 1909-09-25 2 SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE CO., LTD, (NEAR ENTuaNCE to BORNEO WHARF) Telephone 1026. Sea stocks of all kinds of FROZEN MEATS, eta, can be delivered to Shipping at tbe Wharves, or in tbe Singapore Roads, on abort notioe. If THAWED DAILY SUPPLIES are required, orders for same maet be telephoned to182 words
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Advertisement72 1909-09-25 2 BOWEL COMPLAINT IN CHILDREN. Children when teething are liable to at ticks of diarrhoea and this trouble, especially in warm weather, should never be neglected. The beat mediciuo in use for ailments of this kind is Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. When reduced with water and sweeten -il, it72 words
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Advertisement745 1909-09-25 2 PSORIASIS FROM IDTO FEET Five Doctors Treated this Bad Case —Irritation was Terrible— Suffered for Years and Got No ReliefFriend also Had a Rash on Face. TWO COMPLETELY CURED BY CUTICURA "I had wen five doctors In regard to my trouble and not one of them gave me any case.745 words
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Advertisement675 1909-09-25 2 FOR THE SEASON. -rsCr* Sporting! OXJJPS S P° rtin^ Of Starling Silver. O-K/E-A.T VARIETIES. Now on View. B. P. D£ SILVA. GREEN ISLAND CEMENT CO., LTD Portland Cement. In Casks ol 875 ibs. net. Drain Pipes, any shape In Bags ol 250 lbs. net. Gutterways Cement Tiles, any pattern. Firebricks,675 words
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Article981 1909-09-25 3 BRITISH ASSOCIATION MEETS AT WINNIPEG. Promise of Science. The British Association delegates, meeting at Winnipeg. Canada, began their sossious on August 25, and pro\»d n gain that seit ntists are the greatest of ail visionaries. Tin ir subjects ranged from the harnessing of the sun's power981 words
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Article450 1909-09-25 3 Agreement to Combine Confirmed in London Meetings of the London and County Banking Company and the London and Westminster Bank were held in London, at which the resolutions passed at the meeting on August 6, for tbe amalgamation of the two concerns nnder the title of the450 words
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Article309 1909-09-25 3 Accounts to be Severed from the Budget. An important step was taken in the early part of this year with regard to the Japanei-o State railway accounts. Hitherto those had been included in the general State account", funds were disbursed out of the general accounts for construction309 words
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Article38 1909-09-25 3 The Natal's gun-layer test record is a remarkable instance of what can be accomplished by training. Forty-four bits oat of fifty-three rounds with the 9.2 is a most excellent result, even though it was merely a gun-layer test.38 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement498 1909-09-25 3 LEA and APERRINS' SAUCE Assists digestion and gives a I delightful piquancy and flavour in nil MEAT DISHES, SOUPS, FISH, CHEESE, CURRIES, GAME, POULTRY SALADS. Worcestershire 8y Poy rp nt 10 i rt *4 TMt KING To EXPLORERS OF COUNTRY far from Road or Rail. MERRV.'.EATHER&SOHS Ar. pimntio in mtrufiularv498 words
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Advertisement245 1909-09-25 3 Artie Tully&Co TURF ACCOUNTANTS Have now opened their Book on tho forthcoming SINGAPORE AUTUMN MEETISG Ron on October 12, 14 and.l 6. DOUBLE EVENTS: Races 5 and 6, 5 and 7, 6 and 7. TREBLE EVENTB: Races S. 6 and 7. ALSO STRAIGHT OUTS ON AIL EVENTB Price List can245 words
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Advertisement70 1909-09-25 3 HOW TO PREVENT BLOOD POIBON. Carelessness and neglect are the chief causes of blood poisoning. A cot or braise, however slight, should have immediate attention. A i:< ioi liniment and one that not only Kives prompt relief from pain, bnt being amiM-ptic, heals the wonnd without matnratiOD, ia Chamberlain's Pain70 words
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Advertisement71 1909-09-25 3 T" BY" ROYAL &S3L APPOINTMENT. |^n TABLE DEUCACIE^S, Jl-3^ PICKLES SOUPS, wwcKTtwma snet l^ s POTTED MEATS. 4 I -fzm^B- b^ MALT VINEGAR tss^s^nl\\t s^s^nl\\ SAJ^AD OIL. ISiS^S? (Say CROSSE A. CHAMBERLAIN'S COLIC. CHOLERA ANO DIARRH3EA REMEDY. This remedy has been in use for over thirty years and has proved71 words
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Advertisement386 1909-09-25 3 BEWARE of IMITATIONS RIGAUO'S GENUINE JAPAN KANANGA Toilet Water PARIS FRANCE SOLD BY ALL PERFUMERS Maynard Co., Ld. CHEMISTS AND OPTICIANS, Singapore. HAVE A UM ST(XK (H SPECTACLES. EYEGLASSES, MONOCLES. ETC. IN GOLO, BOLD-FILLED AND NICKEL FRAMEB. Numerous styles and varieties in Rimless uooiK A LARGE RANGE OF LENSES TO386 words
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Advertisement30 1909-09-25 3 SALONA. The Siamese Cure for Dholiy Itch. Core* tbe worst cases in a few days and does not stain tbe linen. To be obtained from THE SINGAPORE DISPENSARY, LTD. 102430 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement668 1909-09-25 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. p. a? a STEAM NAVIGATION GO. For China, Japan, Penanf, Ceylon, Australia, India, Aden, Ecypt, vi jlterranean Ports, Plymouth and London. Through Bill* of Ladt-g iaaued tor Ohm» Coaat, Persian Gulf, Continental, and Amerioan Porta Steamers will leave Singapore on or about MAIL LINES. Outward (for Ohina) Oelhi668 words
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Advertisement656 1909-09-25 4 STEAMERS SAILING OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO.. LTD. AND CHINA MUTUAL BTEAI NAY. CB. LTD. The Companies' steamers are despaohed from Liverpool ootwarda for the Strait*. China and Japan every week and from Japan homeward* for London, Amsterdam and Antwerp every fortnight for Oenoa. Marseilles and Liverpool and for Marseilles Havre656 words
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Advertisement883 1909-09-25 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. STEAMER SAILINGS. STOOMVAART-MAATSCHAPPU BURNS PHILP LINE (STEAMSHIP COMPANY) Bsvwii*»«*v I■■■ a. 1 klllk.. [a aVT¥ST\T?T«¥ amm l> SINGAPORE TO JAVA PORTS. PORT NEDERLANn DARWIN, THURS)Af ISLAND, A^A^A^AtiJX*A^i/» BRISBANE ANDSYDN£I. ALSO TAK'NG CARGO FOit OTHER FORTNIGHTLY MAIL BERVIOE NORTH QUEENSLAND PORTS, BETWEEN JAVA AND AMSTERDAM VIA B l^J??! K883 words
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Advertisement639 1909-09-25 4 STEAMER SAILINGS HAMBURG AMERIKA LINE. HAMBURG. The ateamera of thia Company maintaiu a regular service between Hamburg, Bremen, Antwerp, and Rof.erdam, and the Straits, China and Japan. Homewards, they are despatched fortnightly for Havre and Hamburg and onoe a month for Bremerhaven direct, calling at Penang and Colombo Taking oargo639 words
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Advertisement735 1909-09-25 4 STEAMER BAILINBB. N. D. L. Norddeutscher Lloyd, Bremen. IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. The fast and well-known mail ateamxn- of this Company sail fortulghly from Brem. o, Hamburg, via Rotterdam. Antwerp. Southam, ton, Gibraltar, Genua. Naples (oonneoti a Marseilles, Naples, Alexandria, aud vioe veiaal Port Baid. Buez, Ad^n, Ooljmbo Penaj g735 words
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Article207 1909-09-25 5 FIXTURES. Saturday. September 25. Hi«b W.ter, 5.57 p m. I»ay of Atonoment i.lewish Holiday >. X, |.|h I Qn|( Club, Moi.thly Modal. S. U. K. 1 V 1 shr,ot, 2.:i0. Alhambra Cinematograph. Harima Cinematofiraph. Marlborouch CinoinutoKraph. Sunday, September 26 ll'mh Water, 8 j() am., 7..": i p.m.207 words
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Article146 1909-09-25 5 To-Dat. Deli and Abahan Raaee 3 pm Hong Wan 1 3pm Colombo and Bombiy Yebo-ihi Maru 3pm Hillit 111 and Pontianak lUUvier 4pm Penan-, Malac-a. F M S and Jobore (Overla idi (By traiu) 6 pm Monday. Peuane, Malacca. W MS. and Jobore (Overland) (By train) 6146 words
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Article78 1909-09-25 5 Left Ringßpore lug ti 11. M iotf 87 P *O. kug 81 N D. L. Sept 2 B. I. Sept 6 M. M. Sept 10 P. A O Sept 15 N D. L. S<>pt 16 B. I. Sept 20 M. M. Sept 14 P.iO. Dae Id Loodor78 words
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Article162 1909-09-25 5 Latest Arrivals. Ban to Soon, Dat. str. 222 tons, Capt Odink Bept 25. From Pontianak, Sept St. 0.0. and 20 d.p. Tliou« lik. For Pootiauak, bept 27— Rds. Dan I.iong, Dut. str. 275 tons, Capt Van der Hurst, B*al ML From Bandjermassiu, Ki»pt 21 0.0. and 107 .l.p.162 words
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Article87 1909-09-25 5 September 24 I'anlmhojr, Dnt str. B<tavia Doll, Nor ntr, Mar—illiSumtun'j, Ger str, Bangkok fftaaJaf*, lirit str. Japan via ports r«t«M Mam, Jap str, Colombo and Bombay Valcntyn. Dot str, P*neh, Auahan and Deli llcmkramli, Dut str, Genoa via ports Homj W*m I. Brit str, Penang Bangkok, Gar str, Bangkok87 words
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91 1909-09-25 5 Wharves at which Vessels arc Berthed To. Day. TANJONO PAQAR. East Wharf B>J9iH— Nil. Kabt W. Sbctiom 1— Fleusbnrc, Tliouywa Bicnos No. 1 (Shush Wharf)— Nil. BacTioß a 2- Perak. a B— Volga. a a 4 Sainiii. a m S—lS I .liinili I.91 words
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Article204 1909-09-25 5 Coming to Singapore. Per N.D.L. steamer P. R. Luitpold, dnt October SO.— Mr. and Mrs. Oskar WMaflba Mr. C. Zipncrt and wife, Mis 3 Mario Drosa-!, and Mr. Waldemar Sylow. Per P. and O. Itoaawr Macedonia, d>ir Oot. B.— Mr. an-1 .Mrs H. .1 Omni. y. Mr204 words
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Article112 1909-09-25 5 IVr stoaiuer Hiiualaya. Baptombaf '24. From I. mil ti Messrß. E. N. Turner, C. A. I'eal, Koslingtnn and Hnv. F. Henry. From Mar.Heillet Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Haddeley, Messrs. 11. Jrzler, B. l'awle, H. A. K. Dai lev and E. Valpy. From Colombo Mrs. M. Bl«ck. Mo«srs P.112 words
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Article162 1909-09-25 5 (Sunday, September *<>.) SixiEtsia Sunday Aim; Tumiv. linn Fi.stivm.. St. Andruw's Cathehkal. 7 a.m. .Matiu-.; Ml a.m. Holy Communion (Choral); 4 p.m. Children's Service; 5-30 p.m. Evensong and Sermon. Bt. Mvtthew's, Sepot Lines.— lll} a.m. Foo Chow Service 4 pm. Children's Service 815 p.m. Evensong and Sermon. Kkthekdi162 words
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Article86 1909-09-25 5 7 a.m.—Matins. First Lesson Dent. XXVL bocondLesson S.Matthew XIII, 24-31. I Hymn 292 7-45 a.m.—Holy Communion (Chobal). Intr °'t 388 °e™ce Stainer. Hymn at Offertory ...3s| Hymn at Communion. ..17m Hymn at Ablutions ...2'.<» 1 km.—Cuilukkn's Skrvrk. 5-30 P.M.—KvENSONU AND SgRMO.V. I'rocessionalllymn ...881 Kusponsos l'estal Proper Phalius,86 words
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Article246 1909-09-25 5 Finance Commerce. SiKoipCß*. Bspmausi, IMS. Cn Lc Krfc»i-Batk 4 m/g 2 4j I'fiuaDd o.ji PriTatt- 6 ni/8 a 4? do Bm/g sjmj On Gern.onfc-JlaDk d/d 2 f9< I'm alt- 8 18/* 241 do 6 m/s a<B On France- Bank d/d m Trivate 8 m/ 8 aP6J do 6 m/n udo246 words
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STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article270 1909-09-25 5 Issob Paid Vamji Up j i C D.SS. Boy. M Sbubrs 10 10 10 io 10 10 1 1 10 10 1 1 1 1 10 10 1 1 10 10 5/. 1 1 1 1 1 1 10 10 1 1 1 1 18/10 1 1 6 6270 words
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Article595 1909-09-25 5 2 2/. 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 7/6 i 1 1 1 15/1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 17/6 1 1 t f 1 1 1 1 1 18/ 1 1 1595 words
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Article202 1909-09-25 5 10 10 60 10 100 100 too 100 10 100 100 10 60 1 100 100 '0 10 7 60 10 100 100 I 10 100 100 10 60 1 100 i 100 I 10 Eastern Sniolting Co., Ltd. f 10% for "Or! 12.50 T <• 1 10% for202 words
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Advertisement281 1909-09-25 5 AUCTION SALES Powell and Co. Sept. 28— At saleroom, valuable Singapore town properties, 40 oto 40 I", Ui fi li Street No. A, Ford Street IS, North Bridge lind 26 to 29, Hollo way Lane; 31, Rochore Road, and 21 to 29, Garden Street, at 2 30. Oct. I—At1 At281 words
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Advertisement111 1909-09-25 5 IV- D. H. O. W ILLS' THREE CASTLES "MAGNUMS' A Largs Han* Wade Cigarette. Packed in n e magnums' J\^ Three Castles Ww! Ai, tis u j BjßaSr i 55CTS TiD8 '/kTSSF^^BJM Per tin. m WD.fr HO.Wills \i ObTAl.sAiiLe; AT HOBIWSOW ANO COMPANY. JBpecial Bargain! First-Class SEWING MACHINES in perfpet111 words
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Page 5 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous170 1909-09-25 5 WEATHER REPORT. KanUng Ktrbau Htupttal, Scpt.jl, ISOt. |f a. k. 8 n.|9 t. M.jlUnwAii Bar. 81 Fab 31 021 19 8»3 29.901 Temp 76.0 82.0 7« 0 .28in. WetßalbTher 74 > V 0 76 5 Dirof Wind S,W. ualm calm Max. Temp I 82.4 Mln. ..I 74 0 Max. in170 words
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1159 1909-09-25 6 The Straits Times. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25. CAN CHINA REFORM? If China developed in full measure her enormous natural resources and the skill and industry of her people, she would be the greatest importer and exporter in the world. It is possible, no doubt, that in the long run she would1,159 words
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Article13 1909-09-25 6 The port of Palrmbang is declared infected owing to tbe existence of cholera.13 words
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Article23 1909-09-25 6 Mr. E. T. Henderson, of Linsom Estate, Kuala Sawab. has been fortunate enough to bag a tigress 8 feet 7 inches in length.23 words
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Article21 1909-09-25 6 The P. and O. Company's steamer China, which left London, on August 27, brought tI M in coin gold for Singapore.21 words
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Article18 1909-09-25 6 Thna British Association, now sitting at Winnipeg, in Canada, has decided to hold next jeat's congress at Sheffield.18 words
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Article21 1909-09-25 6 News from Jellalabad, India, states that Mir. Mohamed Ali Khan, Governor of Laghman, lias been killed by UI Kin I tribesmen.21 words
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Article21 1909-09-25 6 A Chinaman bad bis leg broken by jump ing from moving tram near tbe Kreta Ayer Police Station, early tbi« morning.21 words
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Article25 1909-09-25 6 Two men were killed by lightning on Wednesday, one at Ampang and one at thr third mile on thu Saogei Besi Road, Kuala Lam pur.25 words
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Article31 1909-09-25 6 In Siam, when any one of the sanctified elephants die, the body is towed ont to sea mil sunk nnder a gun salute. What a waste of good ivcry and powder.31 words
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Article34 1909-09-25 6 A Commission is about to be appointed in Ceylon to rnqiiire into the question of introducing a system of registration of vederalas in connection with the sale and use of opium in that country.34 words
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Article32 1909-09-25 6 The Cbina Inland Mission claim 30,000 Chinese converts since its commencement. i)f these 21.000 are said ;to be still living. Where have the others gone to? asks the S. C. Morning Post.32 words
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Article45 1909-09-25 6 Cheating the clock to pay the ticker is tbe wav one observer Hams np Cincinnati's new ordinance to tucn more of her daylight into business hours. Still another commentator brands the scheme as the same thing as cheating oneself at solitaire to win the game.45 words
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Article43 1909-09-25 6 No charge for registration will be made in the cxko of luggage belonging t> first and second class passengers booked through from stations on the Singapore Government railway to stations <>n the Federated Malay States railway and Johore State railway or vice versa.43 words
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Article54 1909-09-25 6 On and after October 1, tbe commission chargeable on money orders issued in the Straits Settlements on Krlantan will be one cent per dollar or fraction of a dollar with a minimum charge of five cents. On the same day a money order system will coma into force between tbe54 words
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Article70 1909-09-25 6 We are asked to state that the in«pec> ion parade of the S. V. I. will take place on Sunday, October 10. There will be parades at 530 pro on Tuesday, Wednesday, 'I Inns il iv and Friday next week, and on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday tbe following week. The70 words
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Article86 1909-09-25 6 On arrival at Plymouth from New York on August 80, the Kaiser Wilbelm der Urosse reported that whilst on tbe banks of Newfoundland, during misty weather, she collided with a huge whale, which was evidently asleep on the surface. It was impaled on the liner's bow, and in this position86 words
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Article72 1909-09-25 6 The Times of Ceylon bearo that offers are being made from London for the acquiring of big rubber plantation concerns at prices showing high percentage over the quoted rate per share. Our contemporary cannot at present give tho ntmes of tlie properties which are being sought after, but says that72 words
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Article79 1909-09-25 6 The Black B iler. Wagon, and Engineering Co., of Darlington, have just uecurcd an order fur SOO 40-ton all-steel bogie freight wagonß for the Buenos Ayres Western R til way Co. The construction of the wagons will entail tbe use of one half as much steel as was necessary for79 words
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Article84 1909-09-25 6 Workmen digging in the garden of the master of Jesus College, Cambridge, are discovering a camber of skelttons, both < f adults and children, about eight feet below tbe surface. The college occupies the site of Benedictine nunnery which existed in the twelfth century, and it is suggested that tbe84 words
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Article104 1909-09-25 6 The Seoul Press states that a Japanese curio-dealer recently made a lucky find in a K ire* public house in Kangkyuug diHtrict, North Cbonla-do. It seems that the Japanese saw a queur-ahaped metal bottle used at tbe bar, whioh was so black with smoke that it was impossible to know104 words
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Article90 1909-09-25 6 The Berlin police are already making preparations for the reception of a band of pickpockets who have been following Count Zeppelin from place tj plaoe. It a known tual an international association of pickpockets has been formed to follow the oount's movements, in order to gain booty irom incautious spectators90 words
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Article430 1909-09-25 6 Mr. Arthur Robert Vec\, British Cnnmil General at Crete, has been appointed Minis ter at Bangkok. Mr Whiteside, who was recently attacked on Kramat Pulai mine, is dor out of hospital, apparently quite recovered. Nr. C. G. May is appointed a member of committee of the Penang430 words
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Article38 1909-09-25 6 Tbe Harvest Thanksgiving Service at St. Andrew's Cathedral will be held to. morrow. The Services will bo Festal. The Commanion Service will be Stainer and at E>eu-ong Smart Magnificat and Nunc DimiUis will bo sung.38 words
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Article81 1909-09-25 6 Customs collections at the port of Jolo, Sjuthern Philippines, for the month of August were Pesos 1,819.06 behind of those for the same month last year, due to the unsettled conditions following due ro-adjust-ment of business after the death of Jikiri. Acting Collector Koddy of J lo81 words
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Article121 1909-09-25 6 Advices received from Alor Star etato that Kedah wa«, like Penang, a victim of heavy rain storms last week, much of tlm land round tbe capital being submerged. Uuf.ir innately, says the Piuang <J -tie, a good deal of harm has been dove to tho padi ia121 words
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Article279 1909-09-25 6 A correspondent writes: A scheme, both novel and simple, and known as the Telegraphic letter, receutly inaugurated by tho Postal Department in France, bas met with huch great succe-ti that it miyht well be tried eluewiiere, Singapore not excepted, in view of the proposal to279 words
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Page 6 Advertisements
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Advertisement84 1909-09-25 6 AQUARIUS CO.'S Sparkling Mineral Table Waters. SO well-known throughout China. .A C^TT-A-lEkITTS IN QCAHTS, PINTS AND SPLITS. JDTtIT G-IllsrG-lEIR/ -A.LIE IN PINTS AND SPLITS. Free ramplcs on application to Calabeck, Macgregor Co., I Jiigfjiand Evaporated MILK SJLE AGENTS: Large 1.i.-, Kv ,i .ioz) »2.25. I Trs- John Little Co., Ltd.84 words
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Advertisement315 1909-09-25 6 ALHAMBRA and Show, at 9.30 p.m. SPECIAL ATTRACTION. Ait Mew Pictures. THE BANKS OF THE GANGES, An exceedingly picturesque coloured film. Filui dArt: SONS OF THE SOIL," ad ipled from Balzac by .Vl. Bahier. Caste: M. liahier of tbe Odeon Theatre. Mile. Paul Laurent of tbe Sarah Bernbaidt Theatre. Staged315 words
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Article181 1909-09-25 7 PROBABILITY OF A GENERAL ELECTION. Close Divisions in the House of Commons. IRbuter's Telcoraxj London, September 24. Mr. Balfour's speech continues to be eagerly discussed. Tho paper*, while not venturing to predict the action of the Lords, are unanimously of opinion that a general election is imminent.181 words
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Article25 1909-09-25 7 [Rkcter's TeleoramJ London, September 24. The Hungarian Cabinet has resigned owing to Austrian opposition to the idea of a National Bank of Hungary.25 words
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Article26 1909-09-25 7 [Rkcter's Tclkoraxl London, September 25. A Saigon telegram states that Lord Kitchener arrived there yesterday morning, and has now proceeded to Hongkong.26 words
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Article34 1909-09-25 7 [DIR OSTASIATISOHB LLOYD TSLBORAJI] Berlin, September 24. The Imperial Chancellor, Hurr Bethmann Hollwr g. on his return to Borlin, will visit the King of Saxony, and the Grand Duke of Wurtembnrg.34 words
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Article41 1909-09-25 7 (Fro* Our Ows Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, September 25. Tbe quantity of rubber exported from th« F. M. S during tbe first eight months of this year was 3,4 17,338 lbs. against 1,900,536 lbs in the correspondent period of 1908.41 words
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Article152 1909-09-25 7 Workmen Kept in Ignorance of Construction. The building of the airship shed at the Cavendish Dock, Barrow, for the con* traction of an all- British rigid dirigible for the Admiralty, will, it is expected, be com pleted in ab<v>t three or four months. The shed will be152 words
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Article146 1909-09-25 7 In the House of Commons, on August 80, Mr. Oinoell a-ked the Undersecretary for tbe Colonies whether bis attention hid been called to the statement made at the opening of the Johore Riilway that it would bo long before night trains could be run over the swamps146 words
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Article117 1909-09-25 7 The Ceylon Observer of the 27th inst., M y* This morning at 10 o'clock a pquadron of tin c men-ol- war anchored at the bar, vie The fltßohip H M S. Hyacinth, H.M.B. Fox and H.M.S. Proserpine. Almost immediately, lanncbts with boats in tow, carrying divers117 words
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Article700 1909-09-25 7 Peculiar Charge of Attempted Murder. The case of alleged poisoning, or of detection of guilt by the use of charmed rice which has been before thr third magistrate on several occasions for preliminary euq iiry, a Malay named Hussain, bis wife Ambun and two Tamils named Vytilin«am and700 words
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Article293 1909-09-25 7 No Intention of Abolishing Local Farm System. Iv the House of Common*, on the Ist MM* Mr. Laidlaw asked the Under Secretary (or the Colonies whether, in view of the fact that in the Straits Settlements and the F. derated Malay States, where the conditions were very293 words
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Article70 1909-09-25 7 The aeries of pictures which are at present b« mi; shown at this place of entertainment might be said to be the finest yet seen in Singapore. The Zeppelin air ship pictures are really worth seeing, and as there has been so much talk of aviation of late,70 words
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Article608 1909-09-25 7 NHABITED BY AN INTELLIGENT RACE. Deserving of British Protection. Capt. Hugh R. Maxsted recently retarnid to Colombo from a trip to t*ie Maldives Speaking to an Obwiver representative be oaid that he was surprised to find the inhabitants huc'.i an intelligent race, from tbe Sultan downwards, the608 words
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Article347 1909-09-25 7 Great Gathering in the Victoria Theatre. Yesterday afternoon the Victoria Theatre was packed with some hundreds of youngsters who had come to listen to another of tbe series of concerts which have now become a periodical event in local juvenile existence. The programme was evidently greatly enjoyed. The347 words
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Article53 1909-09-25 7 The ancient and historic fortress of Dumbarton Castle has been formally transferred from the custody of the War Office to the Ofßoe of Works, and the garrison, which consisted of Corporal Smith, has gone over to L. itu Fort A park ranger, who was, how ver, a soldier, is now53 words
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Article2055 1909-09-25 7 AMERICAN DOCTOR ON HIS ARCTIC ACHIEVEMENT. Cook Tells bis Own Story. This is Dr. Cook's own account, as told in the New York Herald, of the eventful dash over the ice to the North P jle After a long struggle against hunger and cold we have2,055 words
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Article189 1909-09-25 7 Further Hearing of Maryborough Appeal. The appeal of the proprietor of the Marlborough cinematograph against the amesa ment levied on his oonoern by the municipal commissioners, again came before Mr. Justice Sercombe Smith, in the Supreme Court, this morning, having been adjourned from Saturday last. Mr. Nannon represent?189 words
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Article50 1909-09-25 7 The Pastoral staff which will be given to the Bishop of Singapore at the time of bis 1 enthronement here is a Diocesan gift for hi* i use in the Diocese, the one already presented to the BUhop in his personal Pastoral staff and will sot belong to Uu Dioo—50 words
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Article60 1909-09-25 7 PROSPECTS OF EARLY PEACE AT MELILLA. Diplomatic Intervention Improbable. [DBR OsTARUTISCHB LLOYD TtfLKUKAV Berlin, September 21. It is now expected that the Spanish opera tions in the vicinity of MelilU will soon be at an end, and the garrison will remain there. Probably there will be60 words
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Article218 1909-09-25 7 THE MOTOR- CAR CASE. Coolie Succeeds in his Claim for Damages. Mr. C. J. Saunders, district judge, care his decision, this morning, re the claim of a coolie named Lim Tiat for 1 100 damages for being knocked down by a motor-car belonging to Mr. Win. O'Connor, the Utter being218 words
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Article404 1909-09-25 7 Wolseley-Siddeley Car Purchased by Mr. Tan Jiak Kim. The number of cars now running in Singapore seems to be increasing almost daily, and one of tbe most popular variety is undoubtedly the Wolseley-Siddeleys. Hitherto wo bave bad tbe useful two cylinder 10 12. and 18 25, and, lately, tbe404 words
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Article207 1909-09-25 7 Big Holders in Singapore who Got Out in Time. A correspondent sends to a financial contemporary an extract from a communication which has reached him from the district with regard to tbe recent slump in the se shares. He says: The reasons given on the t-i for the207 words
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Article57 1909-09-25 7 Elsewhere will be found an advertisement of Messrs. Barugh and Co.'s manufacture These aerated waters have been loot; on the local market and are well-known fur their excellence and purity. The fa.tory is uuder European supervision, and the mainui im-nt are unsparing in their efforts to Qjaiutaia Uie57 words
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Article108 1909-09-25 8 The cricket match bctWMH Mm Champion County, K.-nt, and tlui Kent of England, at tiie Oval, wan abandoned. 1 In S'r i its Kcho hears that the vell-kuown nice, horse Haphazard broke his back while being given a sea-bath, and had to be shot. The Colombo Cricket108 words
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Article636 1909-09-25 8 5. C C lournament. With tin' di-posal of the turn's of tlie veteran's sing'o handicap ami th" championKliip tliu S. C. C. autuuiu lawa tennis tniirinimint cimo to aa (mil last evening. T 1 1 club has been extremely fortuaate throughout tbo touruatuout in tliu matter of weatljer,636 words
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Article119 1909-09-25 8 Nicholson Challenge Cup Won by 98(h Infantry. The 93th Infantry, who arc a linked battalion of the 99tli Deccin Infantry stationed at Singapore, won the Nicholson Polo Cbal lenge cup, played at Colombo, last month. Iv the first rouud the 93th beat the Gunners by 7 goals119 words
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Article119 1909-09-25 8 \n action fur breach of promise of luarri■i rune before the Court at Saigon on HaplMßkat II Particulars given in th« Upiuion show that the plaintiff, a lady well known in social circles there, lived eight yea: k with the defendant. During that tiiur, t'.e defendant wrote to her several119 words
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Article1119 1909-09-25 8 Notes and Comments on Racecourse Training. Saturday morning. A tint- inorniug, ami the outside track free from hurdles, opened the gallops. MpM (KiDt Linas tlie first out and cantered rotiud the course; be is looking very well Tha first two that jumped olf from the winning post1,119 words
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Article108 1909-09-25 8 Dr. Drury, Bishop of Sodor and M%n, tells a story of a visit he oiico paid to a ftiend of bis. At the station he found a carriage waitiug for him, so hf jumped in and closed the Hoor. Bjt the carriage did not move, and Dr.108 words
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Letter288 1909-09-25 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— l do not wish, and am not entitled, to comment upon a case which has occurred in the I >i strict Court, arifiug ont of a collision between a motor car and a coolie carrying a sack of something288 words
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Letter310 1909-09-25 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, With Sir Arthur Young, who made so excellent a speech at the met ting of the S. L. K. A. on Thursday afternoon, I think the ladies of Singapore are Retting Borne of our British young men an example310 words
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Article327 1909-09-25 8 Formosan Aborigines Causing Much Trouble. Skirmishes with the aWigines j n Formosa, says a Japan paper, continue to be reported so repeatedly that scarcely a day passes without a telegram from Formosa giving some account of a tight between the aborigines and expeditionary troops. In this connection327 words
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Article119 1909-09-25 8 Roman God or Harry Lauder Autiqiiarius and IMBMlaaMi from Now- istli- iiu.l ihi.syow have vi-iteil Corstopitum -the Roman site of Corbridge, near Hexhaul—which is now being excavated, and they were shown what i 9 thought to represent a lucnl Roman god. The cast figure, taken fiom a mould, shows a119 words
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Article841 1909-09-25 8 Mcti Qiuted in the Market This Morning. Singapore, 25th September, 1909. Mr.-i-rs. Lyall aod Evatt, Exchange and Share Biokers, issue the following list of potations this morning worn. Value. Bayers. Sellers. 2/- Anglo- Malty 16/- 16/8 £1 ADglo Sumatra 27/. 80/1 Baoteng 38/. 40/1 Batu Caves 107/8841 words
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Advertisement717 1909-09-25 8 HAVE YOU TRIED OUR LEMONADE, LEMON SQUASH. CHAMPAGNE CIDER most delicious and refreshing. All our water* aro unrivalled for purity and quality. We have quite a variety ot drinks bat specially recommend Ui«- above. Send yonr order to us. BARUGH and COMPANY THE STRAITS AERATED WATER I ACTOIO. The Olde.t717 words
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Advertisement241 1909-09-25 8 THq NEW MODEL "Moutrie" TRANSPOSING PIANO $365. The Musi Smipl. and Perfect Trtmtpoter. S.Moutrie&Co (L'MITED). Europe Hotel Buildingt. Telephone No. 422. MARLBOROUGH r Qinematograpd. t BEACH KOAD. Complete Change of Programme, TO-NIGHT, AT 9.30 PM. [j 1 1 I 1. In India, tho .Marriage of tho Mahara ia of Tanjore's241 words
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Article400 1909-09-25 9 WARDERS KILL SEVEN CONVICTS AT SEOUL Attempted Dash for Liberty. ■pled Ui bti *k pii-')ii l A i-t 81, froiu tliu naol outside the Wrst <Sate. Tlie Seoul I'rens says that At about 4 -V) p in. Un that day, a Japanese •.vardir wi;h k K >n400 words
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Article433 1909-09-25 9 Singapore, September 28, 199. aCI toon. AIITICLKS. go# it tfcans, Long (per catty) 0.01 Xi ;do.) French 'do.) 0.14 Beef P°rlb. 0.16 th( Hi ef Steak (<lo.) 0 1 8 B« an Sprouts (per oatty) 00-' l Bamboo Sprouts (do.) 0(l ciaci.uu do.) cm i>« Hriujals (do.)433 words
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Advertisement753 1909-09-25 9 NOTICES. 1 SINGAPORE SPORTING CLUB. AUTUMN RACE MEETING. rutsday, October 12, Thursday, Ortobrr 14,\ and Saturday, Oetoltr 10. Tickets of admission to the Or»nd SUnd can iow be had at Messrs. John Lireu 4 Co., Ltd. Dally Ticket >• 4 Feasoit T.ndies' Tiokets Free on application to the iecretary by753 words
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Advertisement621 1909-09-25 9 STEAMER SAILINGS. cTpTr Canadian Paoiflo Railway Company's Royal Hall Steamship Lino. BB RATIONAL HIGHWAY TO EUROPS ru CHINA JAPAN, CANADA and UNITED STATES rale tram Hongkong, Ha Bhenghel, Hagaaakl. 1 1 Bland 8m o? Japan). Kobe. Yokohama. Viotorte »nd Vancouver, ,V. a "Enißßaior I*du" ITwto-ionw sHa ,M.B. Eupibbs or J»n»"621 words
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Advertisement528 1909-09-25 9 STEAMER SAILINGS. N. Y. K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO, LTD. Two regular servioes J?*i' IUiI J? d tetween JAPAN and BUROPB by tb* Company's well-known TWIH-BCBBW 9IBAIHB, inder Mail Contract with the Imperial Japanese Government, specially designeaior the Company's European Servioe, lighted :hronghont by Electricity, provided witb jxcellent aooommodation for528 words
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Advertisement327 1909-09-25 9 PEARSON'S HYCOL (Carbolic Co. Efficient 18 to 20). TTTHS-nui pjw3-(u' Disinfectant in the World. Guaranteed 18 to 20 times more effective than pure Carbolic Acid. Ask other manufacturers of fluids for a Guarantee cf the &(S) Germicidal Strengths of tbeir products (in relation to Pure Carbolic Acid) under the Standard327 words
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Advertisement790 1909-09-25 10 INSURANCE. THE CHINA MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE CO.^JJD. Head Office -i. v-\. Canton Road, Shanghai. Registered under the Lifo Assurance Companies Acts, England, and under tbe Hongkong Ordinances. Board of Directors: Alexander McLeod, Esq., Chairman. I.i c Yung Su, K-q C. Stepbariuf, E--q., J. H. McMicbael, Esq., C. K liurkill, Km|,790 words
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Advertisement584 1909-09-25 10 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. ■00RP0RAT4D BT ROYAL CHARTER P»ld np Capital In 60,000 ShtrM of «1,100,OC( Jeserre Fund «1,576.0C< leasiru Liability of Proprietors «l,200,0t( BANKERS. Bank ot i'.nglana. Rational Bank oi Scotland. Cks London Oil; A Midland Bank. Lid SINGAPORE BRANCH. Oomal Aoooants are opened uj584 words
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Advertisement463 1909-09-25 10 BONKING. HONGKONG AND BHANGHAI RANKING CORPORATION. «£2£ftS7£. 18 000 00( Sterling Reeerre 118,000,0001 t<m 81lTer Reßerre »15,250,000J 3 °.»«0,00l Beeerra Liability of Propritlon 11f1. 000,00 COURT OP DIRECTORS Hon. Mr. W. J. Orewon, Chairman. H. E. Tomkins, Esq., Depot; Chairman. ■•g- Barrett, Esq. 0. R. Lenzmann, En J. W. Bandow,463 words
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Advertisement526 1909-09-25 10 i== SALES BY AUCTION. SALI OF Teak Household Furniture, Plants, etc., The property of P. H. Oibbs, Esq., AT "BISHOPS HOUSE, STAMFORD ROAD. On Saturday, September 25, at 2 p.m. On view from the 22nd instant. 1827 H. L. COGHLAN CO., Auctioneers. MORTGAGEES' SALE Of VALUABLE TOWN PROPERTIES, On Tuetdaij,526 words
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Advertisement395 1909-09-25 10 SHERIFFS SALE. At Messrs. H. L. Co K liUn Co.'s Salerooms, On Wednesday, September 29, at 2.30 p.m. All the I )< tcuilant's right, title and interest in that piece of land, being Lot No. 11 of Grant No. t, Serangoon (now claused aa (•rant No. 17, Awokiah) area, 35,782395 words
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Article1035 1909-09-25 11 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Mr. C. J. Fulton last week end ran through to 1". nang anil back on his motor- bicycle. Mr. Fulton says he found the roads excellent for motor bicycles. Writing to the New York Sun, a correspondent says Automobiles may be displacing horses1,035 words
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Advertisement339 1909-09-25 11 of running depends largely on WOLSELEY-SIOOELEY. tlie weight a car may usually carry, tho mileage it runs, and, lastly, its horse- I*l powtr. DuriDii the p«st year an owner J^fegsSffe^STTl of alO 12 lip. WolhcW y Sidd-ley cur that V../.W. S»jSSggg^3BU\*\ 4 ran 7,104 njik'R on tlie Nurtli Stafford Mfe."^339 words
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Advertisement61 1909-09-25 11 C'RINC DIARRHOEA. Msny MifT.-riTs from chronic diarrhora linve olit&ii't (1 prompt n lief by tlie uw of i'l.riiilm rli.iu'n 1 olic, Cliolt ra aud Diairhoea li' in- ily- Some of tlie worst crh* h of tint* dine iw havu been permanently cnretl by it a'tt^r hi In r treatment and61 words
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Advertisement299 1909-09-25 11 1910 CARS! 1910 CARS I Great Improvements. CARS CAN BE USED WITHOUT STARTING HANDLE. STANDARDS. STARS, NAPIERS, ROVERS, BELSIZE AND REOS. Can for Hire by Day and Night. ■mm 1 C.F.F. Wearne&Co. 168 A 169, Orchard Road. DAT PHONE: »l«. HIOHT 'PHOKE 714 Insure Your Motor (Bar AND COVER YOURSELF299 words
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Advertisement749 1909-09-25 11 SINGAPORE SPORTING CLUB. The Autumn Race Meeting will be held on Tuesday, the 12th, Thursday, tbe 14th, and I Saturday, tbe 16th October, 1909. PROGRAMME. FIR3T DAY. Tuesday, October 18. 1. THE MAIDEN PLATE— VaIae (600. A Race for Maiden Horses Wright Sst. Ex Griffins allowed 7ib. Entrance. $20. Diatau749 words
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Advertisement627 1909-09-25 11 7 THE OHIFFIN CONSOLATION.— Value $3 0 and $V> to the Second Horse. A Handicap for all Griffins that bave run at this Meeting and not won. Distance, Rao" Cou-te 8. THE ROCHORE PLATE— VaIue $400 A Handicap for all Hones that bave run at Ibn Meeting and not won.627 words
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Advertisement454 1909-09-25 12 WANTS. Bin* I— Fair LI hi. cm at two ImmHom, DM B? th. Inch netl. of ChtrgM. 60VERNE8S WANTFD. Wanted, English or Eurasian Governess (or one child, aged nine, in Deli (Sumatra). Apply by letter to Dr. Romer, Medan, Deli, Sumatra, Btating references and salary required. all 52 SITUATION WANTED.454 words
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Advertisement482 1909-09-25 12 TO BE LET OR SOLD BlTlli— ton Llus. ot »w l—Hon. tI.OC Bf «h. IMb. Ml Hnjt Of OtUIM. OFFIBE A BODOWN TO BE LET. Witt Immediate entry No. 7, Malaeoa Blree Apply to OOTURIE A CO., LTD. 111! OFFICE AND 60D0WN TO LET. No. 95, Robinson Road. Moderate renl482 words
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Advertisement493 1909-09-25 12 TO BE LET JR 80LD. Iltn -torn Llao. or two taMttfoa fi.nr Bf tbt laofe. m< ml> of ohu«». HOUSES TO BE LET. Noi. SI vi 88, lattttuMoa Hill. BJver V»llev Road. Apply to LBS OHENQ TAN •sdOo. UTI OFFICES TO BE LET OFFICES- Office* lop floor Ho. I, Flate?:493 words
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Advertisement559 1909-09-25 12 [NOTjCES. KiT»«-Ut Hooch. HO sorioch. Rstxoqaent ■oatlu, H. Pot shorter ptriodi M BeaU of fti*rg*a. NOTICE. JOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN tbat, ing to the indisposition of Mr. C. Ziramermann, Mr. J. Stevenson, well-known among Horse Dealers ami Uacing men in Australia, and Importers of Horses in the East, will manage559 words
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Advertisement653 1909-09-25 12 SINGAPORE RUBBER WORKS. Netherlands Gutta Percha Co., Ltd. Motor-tytOß retreadtd at Moderate Prices. All kinds of India Rubber Articles, Sheets VALVES. Ring,, TYRES, HOSES (Suction, Steam, Hydraulic). Oardenhoses, Tubes ENDLESS BELTS, FLOOR-TILES, MATTING, EBONITE and Hard Rubber Articles, Bicycle Tyres. Works Offices: Passir Panjang, Singapore. Sole Agents i MESSRS. HOOGLANDT653 words
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Advertisement469 1909-09-25 12 ARTICLES FOR SALE. R* It I— FOCT LiM* M| i»r tw.i t.'i«r'i.ii<i 9\.jQ By the »rrh, > *i- r*.^- ffftl RUBBER STUMPS FOR BALE. (load Rnhber Slnnp*. It—Hi ul I. Applj Vanagor, Linjgi Plantatioua, Ltd., Fcreroban r15«7 RUBBER STUMPS FOR SALE. From Pitaling Kubber K.-tati Seeds Apply OTCLIACABBIAGECO, u17 9469 words
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