The Straits Times, 14 January 1911

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    13 1 The Straits Times NO. 23.464 SINGAPORE. SATURDAY. JANUARY 14. 1911. PRICE 10 CENTS.
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      148 1 WATSON'S Xio. 1O Whisky THE BEST. 1 KATZ BROS., LD. Gents' "Rainthorne" Coats are: Tailor Made /^fk Water Proof Smart ,*A Light Weight Cool. jli Comfortable. Price II I rK $16. $16. THE VERY LATEST GXTT, 4 Shades in all Sizes. A VERY FASHIONABLE: GARMENT AT A Popular Price. STAR
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      70 1 ART NEEDLEWORK AND FLOWER DEPOT 217, Orchard Road. AWARDED MEDAL AND DIPLOMA AND FIRST PRIZE. AGRI-HORTICULTURAL SHOW SINGAPORE, 1910. Arranged Floral Baskets, Bouquets, showers and Floral forms of all descriptions. Wedding orders reoeive special attention MANY LOCAL TESTIMONIALS. Price* Moderate. Cat Flowers rom oar own Nurseries qaite Fresh. NURSBRIBB AND
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      164 1 Modern 9laineoats 4&& READY FOR WEAR IN ALL SIZES. .^gdra Robinson's ZAMBRENE Raincoats Kl\ Mi\ In appearance they are similiar to ordinary over- jUfl 1 coats, produced in fine medium weight textures, and /jKJ numerous up-to-date designs. fX t ~J\ \jttT After a shower they will not "Cockle-up" and -^^Bk
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      3 1 DRINK Martell's Brandy.
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    A PARIS PROJECT.
    729 2 ACTIVE AGITATION TO M4KE THE CITY A SEAPORT. Costly Undertaking The idea of placing Paris in direct communication ith the sea is vow being actively agitated, states an exchange, tinted I)ecem. get K>. It is M" new one, and was first seriously taken up so far tack
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    LINKING INDIA WITH CEYLON.
    147 2 Design of Proposed Bridge Across Pamban. It is statdl that with regard to the IndoCeylon railway connection which ig being puxlicd forwartl by the South Intlian I 'oinpan v. tli< i|ii<stiou of the design of the bridge across the I'ainban I'ass has now been finally settled.
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    China's Budget.
    72 2 In framing the national Budget the Grand Council at ivking has decided that tho salaries of all the Grand Secretaries and Viceroys of different provinces will be 24,000 Uu'ls BsC annum. It is estimated that taxes will be increased so as to produce an additional live m ilium
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      158 2 I Emnclated Adults NEED KEPLER' I'm solution (OF COD LIVER OIL 111 MMLT fXTRACT) This delicious, digestive body builder exerts its influence upon the very source of nutrition the blood. It fills the veins with rich, vitalising blood, and rapid improvement takes place. The cheeks till out, the limbs become
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      81 2 CROUP PREVtNTED. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is not only a certain onre for en up, bat it will prevent the attack when fieely given as soon as the first symptoms appear. In many thontands of hom< b it U kt pi constantly at hand ready for instant Q9e as soon as
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      589 2 PREPARED BY A PHYSICIAN. Recommended by the Medical Profession. The best, safest and perfectly harmless treatment for dyspepsia and diseases of the stomach and intestines is prepared and presented to the public by Saiz de Carlos, a physician, surgeon and pharmaceutist of undoubted sUmding and highest repute. This remedy, ■m
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      345 2 NEW JEWELLERY For 1811 We have on show aa eoonaoas stock stock ol Jewellery, a large quantity of whieb is entirely new- either recently imported or manufactured. These are OF THE LATEST DESIGNS and will suit the most faHtidxrag. We are offering oor jewels at prices to suit all parses,
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    Treason Trials.
    732 3 ATHLETIC CLUB INDICTED FOR I CONSPIRACY. An Austrian Fiasco. Two criminal trials of considerable interest. in which Austrian subjects fruiu the Italian districts were charged witli high treason, lew majeste, and espionage, have been concluded yesterday, after lasting a whole week. stiit<H a Ijondon paper of December 14.
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    PORTUGUESE MUTINEERS.
    172 3 Riotous Soldiers Sentenced at Macao. Writinj- <>n Ik-comlxr '>•!, tin- MmbomimsV |m -ii.i.-'.t of the China Mail BaJI The infantry i uciuit who was tried on the dsWi of having alxtti <! the riotous c< -mliiet of the ill ikhUil privaUtt on Monday last has been MiiUiiceil to
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    49 3 Klla Wheeler Wilcox, the clistiii»mslnil Hiitliorcss of nineteen volumrs of NMstJ ■Hsi read by millions throughout, the Knjjlish -|h .sking world, has arrivt il in HongkongShi- is it« iiiii[iHiiii-<l by her husband. Mr. ■atari M. Wilcox. They arc on a tour of tin- worlil muiiily for purjxiscs of pleasure.
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      546 3 Lung Trouble Gained 30 pounds in two months. 2 West View, Cottingham, Nr. Hull. Dear Sirs, I beg to tender you .ny deep gratitude for the benefit I have derived from Angier's Kmiilsinn. Last July I was taken seriously ill with congestion of the luti^s and was much run down,
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      59 3 CURE FOR BILIOUSNESS. Biliousness ia dne to a disordered condition of tbe stomach. Chambei lain's Tablets are tfctiEtially stcmach medioine, intended (tpeeUly to aot on that or^an to cieam« it, stiergtbtn it, tone acd in\i»oiate it, to te (julste tie li< er and to banish bilicusnens po*i tit ely and
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      654 3 COBLD NOT REST FOR INTENSEJTCHING Sore Places on Arms. Scabs Formed then Came Off, Leaving a Raw Spot. TriedCM'curaOintment One Night, Next Morning Skin Smooth, Cured by Cuticura Remedies. "About two rear* uku, writ place* Up to come on my little- Ikiv'h arm*. They looksd Ju.l Ilk.- the ncst>9 left
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      492 3 y^>r|^jK LIrCDUUi Ml JJfjP^ Royal Disinfectant i~^-^mjmsk Soa P 5 a practical r|U j ■BLl^||\ precaution for the jK^/JHB^^^ health of nia /Qlfyk r *&m{ I woman or child. Is 'y^V'A- I specially suitable for I— Nw^wß It warm climates. fei A**//} *^Bk KEEPS E BOUY IN Proprietor* of Sunlight
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      623 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. RIT6. STEAM NAVIGATION CO. FOR CHINA, JAPAN, PENANG, CEYLON. AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADEN, EGYPT, MEDITERRANEAN PORTS, PLYMOUTH AND LONDON. Through Bills of Lading issued for China Coast, Persian Gulf, Continental, and American Nafta, Steamers will leave Singapore on or about MAIL LINES Outward (for China.) 191 1 Devanlia Mar
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      550 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N.Y.K JAPAN MAIL BTEAM3HIP CO., LTD. EUROPEAN LINE A Fortnightly service is maintained between Yokohama via ports to Marseilles, London and Antwerp, under mail contract with the Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin-screw Steamers maintaining this servioe have been specially designed and constructed, and are fitted witb all
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      897 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. C. P. R CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY COMPANY'S ROYAL MAIL BTEAMBHIP UNE. The NATIONAL HIGH WAT TO BUBOPE TU CHINA, JAPAN, CANADA AND THE UNITED STATES. Route from Hongkong via Shainghai, Nagasaki (Inland Sea of Japan), Kobe, Yokohama. Victoria and vanoonver. R.M.S. Bkpmss or India Twineerew stearc. R.M.S. Empbjss
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      559 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. HAMBURG AMERIKA UNE. HAMBURG. T^tMaCaWca The steamers of this Company maintain a regular service between Hamburg, Bremen, Antwerp, and Rotterdam, and the Straiti, China and Japan Homewards, they are despatched fortnightly for Havre and Hamburg and once a month for Bremerhaven direct, calling at Penang and Colombo. Taking
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      652 4 STEAMER SAILINGS N. D. L. Norddeutscher Lloyd, Bremen. IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL UNE. The fait and well-known mail Bteamera of this Company sail fortnightly from Bremen, Hamburg, via Rotterdam, Antwerp, Southampton, Gibraltar, Genoa, Naplea (connecting Marseilles, Naplea, Alexandria, and vice versa) Port Said, Snez, Aden, Colombo, Penang, Singapore, Hongkong Shanghai, Txiugtau,
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      600 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. INDOCHINA STEAM m. co., ltd. Thx iteamara of thia Company maintains a regular direct service between Caloulti, Straits, H< iiL'kinii: Shanghai and Japan, taking cargo, on tbrongh Bills f Lading for Cantou, Bwatow, Ainoy, Chefoo, TienUin. Newchwmg, YangUze Ports, Formosa, the Philippines, etc etc. St«uur* Tons Commander "KirsiNci"
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      599 5 STEAMER SAILINGS, BURNS PHHP LINE. SINGAPORE TO JAVA POBT8. PORT DARWIN, THURSDAY ISLAND. BRISBANE and SYDNEY via TORRES STRAITS. Also taking passengers and cargo with transhipment for other VICTO RIAN, SOr-TH AUSTRALIAN and NORTH QVFEN8LAND PORTS, BHITIBH NEW GUINEA NEW BRITAIN, TA8MANIAN and NEW ZEALAND P0RT5. Smooth Pauage. Superb Scenery.
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      653 5 GRANT CO., Auctioneers, Accountants, Estate Agents ft Secretaries. L0AN8 AND MORTGAGES ARRANGED. Temporary Offices Telephone 81, Winchester House. No, 444. ***** RUBBER ESTATE VALUES. A COMPREHENSIVE SURVEY, With many Tables of Valuation, Forecaiti of Production, and Estimates of Future Profits. Reprinted from the Strait* Time*. The valuable series of articles
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      162 5 YARROW'S aSBgE STEAMERS. I YARROWS make a speciality of SHALLOW-DRAUGHT RIVER STEAMERS, either propelled by a STERN.WHEEL or by SCREW8 WORKING IN TUNNELS, fitted with YARROW'S PATENT HINGED FLAP, by which means a considerable increase In speed is obtained without increase of cost Vessels can be delivered whole. In pieces,
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      266 6 ■KARTELL'S Blue and Sliver Label ta M Meepled guarantee, all OTW Ibe world tor the BKST quality is BRANDY (THRRH STAR k ONI 8TAB), Tod know it by the Blue and Silver Label. To be had ol all dealeri. For particulars of trade prieea, AOAISON, 6TI.FILLAH CO.. LTD. SINGAPORE SODA
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      343 6 ASAHI IB RTIF^R SL IB BeSt and Cheapest. If THE DAI NIPPON BREWERY |P^ yV-"^A?Siii Tamoto Company U|^^k| Meet Success Half Way. PUT ON YOUR SHELVES BOOKS THAT MAKE YOU THINK. But lav re hi do reason wby you should pay more for them than is necessary. You •til *&ye
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      1124 6 A Remarkable cJuru WHAT a sensation would l>e created thr.m K l.out the U-.i K tl. Til. -y aW net ..illy tri.-.l th. c;iv sul.tuitU-d U. tlu-in. but they and breadth of the British Km|>irc could jury U- em- have actually given tluir verdict on evidence l.r<m K lit befan
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    DAILY TIME TABLE.
    152 7 FIXTURES Saturday, January 14. Higb Water, 9 6 %.m., 11 10 p m. A Hn/al .Tetter, Victoria Theatre, 9. Taipusam Festival. Sunday, January 15. High Water, 9M a.m., 11.60 p.m N. D L homeward mail due. Malacca Plant. -h. 10. Taiputtam Festival. Monday, January 16. Higb Water,
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    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    187 7 To- Dai. Malacca an.l V. Dickoon SappL pm Mi nod Aaahan Kanee 3 pm i I ii iiaiig Nd 3pm Beta Pahtt Bd W^ngsce 8 pm BaUvia, Clieribcn and Sarrf-ang Ginng Seng 4 pm H'.in Auan.baand Nmnna It lands Valentyn t i in IV. -h aul Deli
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    Mail Steamer Movements.
    121 7 Tbr Imp. German mail steamer Goeben i a. it g left Hongkong at p.m. on the 11th iust may be expected to arrive here to morrow U 4 am. 6ha will probably be despatched fcr Europe the following day, at noon. .irr Sxnoapore 1 Deo II M.
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    SINGAPORE SHIPPING.
    206 7 Latest Arrivals MM, Brit str 4783 tons, Captain Hradshaw, h 13. Imm Bombay, Jan 4. U c mails •nd p P. AO. Coy. For Shanghai, Jan 14. Guadiana, Fcb str 151 i ton., Capt Feroneille, laD 11. From Baigon, .lan 11. O.c. and p. M M. Co. For
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    Clearances.
    103 7 January 13 Nortkbnok, 8.1. M.S., Bombay J< impel, Feb. Btr. Sai^^n :,ll,r,i,hiin, Brit Btr, Pacnc via ports t l'onq T,<ng, Qer itr, Saigon Hal,!,-, Nor btr, Bangkok /apart, Hotetr. Mantok au<l Palembang Ulmim, lirit air, CliriilmaH I.land Suntuitg, Get str, Bangkok In i, r I'.itra, Dnt str, Drli \it
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    Vessels at Tajong Pagar and Keppel Harbour.
    96 7 Wharve* at which Vcs.el. are Berthed To- Day. TANJONO FAOAR. Kifrr Wtm Bisn Kusatao. Run W. Baonoa 1 Teetta. Sangola, Heimdat dhDJU WaAir— Ptrai. Mini W. Ski. t Amiral Ne.l y. 8-Nil. a a 4— Caromnlientbire. Nil. a 8- Raima. Liaooa Dock 7—
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    LOCAL PASSENGER LISTS.
    537 7 Expected to Arrive. lVr N. D L steamer Prinz Bite! Friedrich, doe January 20.— Mis Nathan? and child, Sir Arthur Younp, kc m <;., Lady Evellyn Young, Mr. and Mrs. Walffram Kscbobach, Mr. W. Sprater. M.ss Luise Muller, Mes-rs Vivar-'r. Je Hemptinnp, Fransenter, Ing Nic. 11 KoudtftOL.
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    Finance & Commerce.
    247 7 Finance Commerce. EXCHANGE. Simqapoik January 14, 1911 On London— Bank 4 m/i 3/4} Demand 2/4 Private 6 m/t 2/4 'Jt do 6 m/i 2, H On Otrminy- Bank d/d 340 Private 8 m/t 144 do 8 m/t 2464 On Fron«.-B»Dk 3/3 333 Private 8 m/t H9\ do 6 m/i m?)
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      MINING.
      184 7 lasne 3 Valve. Baytm Sflllrat. 10 10 Belat Tin 500 630 10 10 Brn*ng 8.00 660 10 10 Braseh Hyd 500 10 10 Kanaboi 1.75 CO 41 41 Kiau Tin 19.60 17 00 41 41 Kledang Tin 1.7S 200 10 10 Koutu Tin 200 3CO 41 41 L»li»t Mincß
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      RUBBER.
      622 7 Inane Value S, Buyers. Seller?. £1 £1 Seremb&D 4.7.0 4.18 8 XI £1 Shelford 8.7.6 8.18.6 £1 16/- Sialanß 1.0 0 1.5.0 pa £1 £1 SioKapore Para 2.7.0 2.10.6 '<!/• 3/- Straits (Bertam) 0/6 7, 2J. 21. Sumatra Para 10/8 11, £1 41 Sungei Chob 3.10.0 4 2.0 2/.
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      GENERAL.
      124 7 Value oj Bnyer*. Seller*. 100 100 RH»rgrc»vtß 85.00 8740 100 100 „7% PreJ 102.00 10 10 Singapore Cold Storage 22 60 2MO 60 M S'poreDinpeofMjSa.SO M-« 100 100 Bt»it» loeOo IMJ( 100 100 Straits 8. Ship 215 00 'iitJßt 100 M 70.00 80.00 in £1 1 SheU Transport i
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      DEBENTURES
      45 7 Bayers Sellers Howtrth Erekine 6% MOP,OPO p»r Riley, H»rgre»»eß 8% 1281,000 1% S pre Singapore Electric Tr»n,w»ygf% £880,000 S"poreMuni<np»ls% »1,(j78(O0 nom. Bujura Selkrs Spore Municipal 4}% of 1907 tl.'OO/OO 6% 7%pre S pore Maoicip»l 4j ufIWMJ 11,000,000 7% B%pit > pore Maoieipkl 4% ieOi,9oO 7%dis
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      61 7 Time-balls on Fort Canning and Mount Fkbtr drop daily at 1 p.m., Siugapore (■UDiiard time, corresponding to 6 a.m. Greenwich mean time. The time gun is ftrod at 12 o'clock noon, indicating Singapore b Mi'ltrri tiuif. op r>T.T» day eitvptiog Sunday, when it U tired at one o'clock. Wm all
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      260 7 AUCTION SALES Powell and Co. Jan. It— At Vallialla, 28. Cavaaagh Road, teak household faroitnre, eta, progtirty of V. Knight E«q., at 2. Jan. 17— At saleroom, small quantity of No. 1 Sheet and Scrap Rubber, at 11. Jan. 17 At sa'eronm, freehold land tito. ate off Bast Coasi Koad
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      414 7 .^fl^&i MOST CRITICAi. TASTE H MONSTER PROGRAMME OF ENTERTAINING PICTURES TO-NIGHT. MARLBORODGB CINEMATOGRAPH BEACH ROAD), THE POPULAR WEEKEND BHOW. 2nd Show. 9.30 to 11 p.m. OSTRICH BREEDING IN EGYPT. Betty on Roller-Skatea. Funaral of Count Lao Tolstoi. An Escape of Gas. TUNNY FISHING IN" SICILY. Tragedy of Robert the Silent.
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      317 7 HARIMA HALL Cinematograph NORTH BRIDOB ROAD. GRAND CHANGE OF PROGRAMME TO-NIGHT K. HARIMA. Sole Proprietor. CONSULATE-GENERAL FOR THE NETHERLANDS. NOTICE. The following Government Farm) in various districts of tba Residency of the Western Division of Borneo will be let as from April 1, 1991, viz A. For one year. The
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      48 7 RAVENSWAY AND COMPANY, Undertakers and Monumental Basons. ESTABLISHED 1881. JUBT RECEIVED: New Goods ol Superior Quality and Finish. Marblee, Metallic Wreathe, etc. Monuments oi every description. RUBBER-TYRED HEARSES The Beet to be had in the colony. .With Plumes in use. TKLBPHONB NO. 717. NO. 167. OItCHARD BO4J> ft
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    The Straits Times. SATURDAY, JANUARY 14. THE TRIPLE ENTENTE.
    1047 8 The Straits Times. SATURDAY, JANUARY 14. THE TRIPLE ENTENTE. We are not inclined to pay much attention to the statement of a correspondent in the Daily Telegraph that the effect of recent negotiations has been to destroy what has become known as the Triple Entente. It seems to us that
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    11 8 Forty-six persons were banishod for life from the Straits during December.
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    18 8 The final performance of A Royal Jester will be given in the Victoria Theatre at 9 p.m. to-day.
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    15 8 The French Chamber of Deputies has adopted Greenwich time as the Standard time for France.
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    14 8 The enlarged premises secured by the Royal Colonial Institute were opened on December 19.
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    25 8 A mew session of the Straits Chinese Reading Club will begin on Tuesday next, in the C. C. A. Hall, Prinsep Street, at 8 p.m.
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    26 8 At the Alhambra cinematograph, to-night the change of programme will comprise the seventeenth edition of Pathe's Animated Gazette and new subjects of a highly entertaining character.
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    23 8 The writing-desk naed by Charles Dickens during his reading tour in the United States was sold at Sotheby's London auction rooms for £80.
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    31 8 It is announced that the White Star steamer Olympic, of 49,000 tons, the largest vessel in the world, will leave Southampton on her maiden voyage to New York on June 14.
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    24 8 An unusually lengthy programme which includes a number of new films, appreciative, dramatic and humourous subjects will be presented at the Marlborongh cinematograph, to-night.
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    35 8 The annual distribution of prizes of the Anglo-Chinese Free School will take place on Thursday, January 19, at 4 p.m. The Hon. J. B. Klcuni will preside and Mrs. Elcum will give away the prizes.
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    39 8 In giving .£2,000,000 to the University of Chicago, on December 20, Mr. John I). Rockefeller declared that the institution ought to be controlled by the people Mr. Rockefeller's total gifts to the University of Chicago amount to j£7 ,000,000.
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    34 8 lieuter telegraphs from Washington that the Government prosecution under the antiTrust law includes the Allan, the Anchor, the Canadian-Pacific, the Cunard, the Norddeutache Lloyd, the Hamburg-American, the White Star aud the Red Star linen.
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    44 8 It appears that the chair at the Old Hailcyburian dinner in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday last, was not taken by Mr. R. G. Watson, but by Mr. H. N. Ridley, Director. Botanical Gardens, Singapore, who is the senior OKI Haileyburian in the Malay Peninsula.
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    44 8 The charges against Tan Siang Hoon alias Too Koh Jin, of using as genuine a forged document was continued at the Assi/i yesterday, and. the case not being concluded, was resumed at 9.80 this morning, w hen further evidence was called for the Crown.
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    41 8 The lint ty community are holding their annual festival of Taipusam, to-day, tomorrow, and on Monday. Then- will be a display of fireworks on Raffles Reclamation from 9 to 12 to-morrow night provided permission is obtained from the Chief Police Officer.
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    49 8 It should not be forgotten that, by kind permission of Colonel Bayard and officers, the band of the Buffs has been engaged by the management of Raffles Hotel for this evening, and that music will be provided during dinner and at a dance from '.».:;i> p.m. till 11.30 p.m.
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    45 8 In the Divorce Court on December 20, Mr. Justice Bargrave Deane granted a decree absolute in the case of Pretty vs. Pretty. The husband's cruelty, he said, had contributed to the wife's misconduct with Alfred Half penny. A gentleman was willing to marry Mrs. "I'retty.
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    62 8 Mr. Acton, second magistrate, convicted an old Chinaman, yesterday afternoon, of heating ehandu by artificial means, in order to prepare it for use. A fine of }.'> was imposed. Wliat exclaimed the offender, i ive dollars And I haven't got tan rents to buy ehandu with." Very well." said Mr.
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    59 8 An international strike of seamen will take place in April or May, according to a communication from the headquarters of the National Seamen's Union read at a meeting at South Shields. It was added that the seamen's unions of the United States. Norway, Denmark. Sweden, Germany, Holland, and Belgiim liad
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    82 8 It is a long time since Singapore had the opportunity of seeing a boxing and wrestling tournament in public. The proprietor of the Hariina Hall, however, has arranged for contests to take place on Mi unlay and a few succeeding nights. Mr. Croak, an American boxer and wrestler and Mr.
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    114 8 According to the London and China Kxpress: The new enactment of the Federal Council of the F. M. S., which seeks to provide for the registration of particulars regarding companies incorporated outside the States, and for the holding of land by such companies, has not been received exactly with open
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    105 8 Revised warranties, as recommended by the Clauses Committee of the Institute of London Underwriters and accepted by members, are now issued, says the L. and C. Express. The warranty reading Warranted not to proceed east of Singapore (Java, Saigon, Bangkok, Australasia, and out-and-hoine voyages to China and Japan excepted) has
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    124 8 A Chinaman, disguised to look passably like a Malay, was brought up in the third police court yesterday on a dual indictment cheating and using as genuine a forged document. Court Inspector Ambrose stated that accused was once employed by a tow kay and was in the habit of taking
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    385 8 Mr. .Instil c Scrconibc Smith in expected at Kuala Lumpur shortly. Mr. and Mm. B. E. Shaw have left Kuala Lumpur and intend impending a Hhort holiday in Switzerland. A visit has been paid by H. E. the High Commissioner and party to the grave of Mr.
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    St. Andrew's Cathedral.
    33 8 The annual service for members of the Church Work Association will be held in the Cathedral to-morrow at 9.15 a.m.. when the liev. W. S. Kclley will «ivu the address.
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    The Seamew Refloated.
    87 8 The Colonial yacht Seaiuew was successfully refloated at hi^li tide, about 10 o'clock, last ninht. Fortunately no material damage lias resulted from the mishap. Divers unit down yesterday while she was still stranded and they reported that her bottom was rusting on soft coral, so that there
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    His Excellency the Governor.
    141 8 The Pinang Gazette of January 1 1 states H. E. the Governor ami suite arrivod thin morning from Teluk Anson by the F. M. S. yacht Sea Belle at seven o'clock. The Hon. J. U. Anthonisz, Acting Resident Councillor, accompanied by Dr. R. Dane, Acting Senim
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    Stealing Stamps from Letters.
    134 8 A malpractice that has been cunning considerable trouble to its victim was brought to the notice of Mr. Acton, second magistrate, yesterday, when a Kling tamby employed by Messrs. Gosling and Co., Robinson Road, was charged with stealing stamps from letters, criiuiual breach of trust and
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    The Tan Tock Seng Hospital.
    152 8 We are informed that for MM time then.has been considerable inconvenience in Tan Tock Seng's Hospital from the accumulation of Chinese imuatcH who are incurably blind, while othtrwiso in health, and who occupy space which is thus rendered unavailable for true paticntx. This, it was
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    EUROPEAN POLITICS.
    242 9 IMPORTANT SPEECH IN FRENCH CHAMBER. Triple Entente not Jeopardised. Rkuter's Telegram. London. January 18. During debate on the Foreign Kstimates iv the French Chamber, the Foreign Minister. M. I'ichon. said the alliance with Russia was us firm and as much alive as ever. The result of the Potsdam
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    Sydney in Darkness.
    83 9 GASWORKERS' STRIKE STOPS SUPPLY. The Premier Intervenes. Hki -mi's Tklki.i:aji. London, January 14. >ydinv was gasless after nightfall owing to a strike of twelve thousand gasworkers, dm to the company's refusal to reinstate a dismissed employee, who is seereUirv of the Oaaworken Inion. The mediation of t)ie
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    PANAMA CANAL.
    49 9 Proposals for its Fortification. juidtir's Tiliobam. London. January It, Mr. Tali has sent h message to Congress ■rgiug the fortification of the Panama Canal ■ml ad\ isiny the appropriation of five million dollars for commencement iniiiinliatoly. The Fortification Board estimates the total >st at It] million dollars.
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    THE METZ RIOTS.
    37 9 l)t K OsTAsIATISt HK LLOYI> TkLKIiKAJI. lierlin. January 12. Following the pro -France riots ainl dis tui ham c- at Met/, the < mveinineut has dissolv.il the Lorraine Club, and has ai rest-x) ith president.
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    ALLEGED FORGERY.
    40 9 iFko* Oil: Own Cokkkm-osdknt.i I'enang. January 18. Cowan, the bookmaker, has been committed for trial at the next Assizes on charges of using as genuine a forged document and forgery. Itail was allowed in the sum of *:I.(MHI.
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    BEDIIN TROUBLES.
    25 9 Hfcimi's 'Ii i.ki.i: \M. London, January II A Constantinople telegram says the Turkish troops are yiadually dispersing the licduiiiK in the Kcrak country.
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    WAGNER MEMOIRS.
    24 9 Dm (>stas:ati»< u« Lloyd Tklkokam. Merlin. January I>'J. The |iersonal memoirs of Kirlianl Wagti' dictated by himself, are to Rp|H/ar in May
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    KRANCO-LIBERIAN TREATY.
    16 9 Kkitkr's Tkli:okam London. January I I The Franco Libcriau treaty lms Ix v »-ii..l
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    LONDON RUBBER PRICES.
    264 9 From OiK Lonimin Corrrspondknt). London, January 18. On the whole the rubber market may be described as very steady though prices keep low, but some of the authorities predict a gradual rise during the next month or two. Best Para is being quoted from ."4 to 5
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    ALLEGED ATTEMPTED BRIBERY.
    709 9 Accounts Against Municipality Said to be False Tlif oast- of alleged abetment of attempted bribery of a municipal servant wh- heard iv the fourth court this morning, I>< tor, Mi X.th. The defendant. Chong 800, was 1 1 >,ii M't I on two counts That you, on
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    The Rubber Industry.
    850 9 CHRISTMAS RESPONSIBLE FOR MARKET SLACKNESS. Company Reports and Notices. From the Londoj and China Express of December M, we take the following information regarding the rubber industry The market for Para has been dull and rather easier. Hard Fine on the spot and near is quoted ss.
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    Houndsditch and Anarchy.
    98 9 A London telegram of the sth inst., states: The Chief Rabbi expresses great indignation on behalf of the Jewish community at the tendency to connect them with criminal aliens and anarchists. He emphasises that Judaism is the very negation of anarchism. The watch word of the Jew
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    Hongkong and Shanghai Bank.
    77 9 The local manager of the Hongkong and shanghai Banking Corporation has received a telegram from his Head Office in Hongkong stating that, subject to audit, the Bank dividend for the half-year ended December 81, 1910, will probably be £2 per sliare, that *2.'i( UN m will
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    Houndsditch Sensation.
    1269 9 DETAILS OF ARMED BURGLARY IN THE CITY. Assailant Shot by His Friends. The papers to hand i>y yesterday's mail give particulars of the burglary in Houndsditch which resulted in the murder of the City policemen and the wounding of two others. Incidentally, the reports show what an immense
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    CHARGE AGAINST A DOCTOR.
    548 9 Fined for Making False Registration Declaration Reynolds's Newspaper, of December 25, contains the following report Au extraordinary story was told at Teignmouth, when Dr. Henry Francis Conyngham was summoned for making a false statement to the registrar of births. Mr. Elwell, London. defended, and stated that
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    DEARER TEA.
    312 9 Planters Prefer the Growing of Rubber Owing to a variety of causes, says a home pa(>er. there is a greater shortage of tea in tin r.nglish market to-day than has been known for the past. 20 years, and consequently there is a*" boom in prices both in tea
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    The Third Brahmans.
    35 9 The Htrength of the Brd Brahmaus. who arrival from Bombay on the 11th inst., ia as follows: Ten British officer**, 16 native offioers, 885 non-commissioned officers and men and 39 public follower*.
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    RIOTS IN BOMBAY.
    167 9 FORTY TWO PEOPLE SHOT BY THE TROOPS Rival Mohammedan Sects Cause the Trouble. Riuter's Telegram. London, January 18. Bombay telegrams say there has been serious rioting among the Mohammedan sects in connection with the Mohiimim celebrations. The police were st >ned, trams were held up, and passengers
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    CRICKET AT KUALA LUMPUR.
    44 9 iFhom Our Own OmmMR) Kuala Lumpur. January 14. In the match Selangor v. Negri Sembilan, the tiist naiii.d team MON4 66 in their first innings and 78 for six wickets in HMMOMi against Negri Sembilan's 94 in* the first inniuys.
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    PLANTERS THROAT CUT.
    51 9 (From Ocr Own Correspondknt.) Kuala Lumpur, January 14 Mr. Harrison, a planter of Kuala Selangor. has been brought into hospital with his throat cut. It is believed that he was attacked while asleep, but at present uo details are forthcoming. There is no immediate danger concerning his
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    STRAITS (BERTAM) FORGERIES.
    213 9 The Forged Receipts Not So Extensive As Was Supposed. The following is taken from the KinaneiaJ News of December 17 With reference to a recent quotatiou from the Straits Times, we have received the following from the Straits Settlements (Bertaml Rubber Coaqway, Limited Sir, Referring to the
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    DECEMBER RUBBER RETURNS.
    67 9 (ileiidon Rublx-r Co.. Ltd. For l>eccml>er, 1909. 3.170 lbs.; ditto 1910, 10.000 lbs.;toend December, 1909. 9.40T> lbs.; ditto. 1910. JO.OOO lbs. St. George Rubber Estates. Ltd.— For December, 1909, 3,252 lbs. ditto 1910, 10,874 lbs. for the year 1909. 23,109 lbs. ditto 1910, 63.011 lbs. Beverlac (Selangor)
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    Government Appointments.
    130 9 The Government Gazette of January 18, contains notification of the following appointments: Mr. (>. (i. Wilsou to be au assistant superintendent of Chandu and Liquors Revenue, Pcuang. and to act as assistant superintendent of Government monopolies, Penang. Mr. F. T. Kllis, to be assistant sui>erintcndcnt. Government monopolies, Singapore.
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    The Rembia Dividend
    80 9 The directors have declared a dividend of 8 per cent., less tax at Is. ML in the pemd, on the Preference shares for the period cuded December 81, 1909, payable Dooembor 81, 1910. A third call of '2s. ftd. per share, making the shares 17s. 6d. paid,
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    B. N. B. COMPANY.
    645 10 Lord Crewe's Complimentary Speech on the Administration. The Karl of li. we was tlie piin.:ipal .-it the annual ilinner of the I'.rilisli North Borneo Company, at the H.>t<-1 Ce.il. l^ondon, mi tTllilll '*"T '2- Hb Veal Kidgcway preMdwl, and a large (films IllH ii» In<l<-<1 the
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    POMPEIIAN FIND.
    155 10 Petrified Woman Found With Her Hands Full of Jewels All im|nn'Utiit discovery !i«- Ik cm made.it Pouipeii, where, in the emu at ol boQdiu operations outside the area of the buried City, the defatted 1h»1\ of I MbM has Imx;ii imeartbed, with bott baadi I'dl of jn»ris Evidently
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    136 10 I iiitiu Result*. The toll. mine, are r. -suits ..t baOal mate-lies in Kn^land auil Scotland mi .lanuaiy Asso. I vi lON The Imtmm, Division 1. Kwik.ii 1. New istlc United t. Bun I, Asu>n Villa 0, Sheineld WadMMfatyS, Isiist<,l City 1. Blackl.nil Bof«n 0. PniSt<<l North Kud I.
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    GRAHAME WHITE FALLS.
    586 10 Suffering at Dover from Severe Cuts and Bruises I Mr. Grahanic While, the will known nvin- tor, m«t with a serious m-. i.lenl at lK>ver on I Duuonber 18, when about to make a start to fly across tlie ejuuinel For ihe IV Foront prize. I While
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    CRUISER'S ESCAPE.
    233 10 S'.ory of Fine Seamanship in Plynouth Sound. <:i|>taui Own F. (MM, eommandci- of his Majesty's abip Wtrrior. of the; fruisur Spiadron, has received frum the- Admiralty an cxprcHwon of their lasaVMpß' aofneiatioa "> the s--ainauNlii|i and i'\>"'lli'iit s- ivii-es renderol liy liis <ifTm-.- s uud ship's coiiijiaiiy in
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    Bygone Kuala Lumpur
    158 10 Two larj;. bMbmi of Knal.t Lumpur in the past are now in tin: Sclan<><M- Club. The} .in i-nLir^i nu-nts- from original photn^raplis belon^in^ to Mr. .1. KnssWl and Jiavc bail iciy Hiiitci'M.sfiilly carried out. One depicts the I'adang aiui iln (uirnMimii<i<;N in IHH2. two yiMTH before thu
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      65 10 To the Kditoi- of the Straits Times. Sir,—Will yon kin.llv allow me through the medium of \'onv panel to ask the owner of motor car S Wi it lie will itistruct his chauffeur to.souml his horn when coming round a corner like Mt. KlizaUtli into Orchard Road,
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      "First-Class" Rickshas.
      461 10 To the K.litor of the Straits Times. Sir. I shall f.-cl much ohliycd if you will kindly span> me a small space iv your valuable paper for a bra »..r.ls regarding the ansnasee caused to the pabiic by the first-class rickshas of Sin^n|)oi-c. Von raasenaber, sir. when formerly
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    CHINCH SERVICES.
    373 10 St. Andrew's Cathedral (Sunday, January 15, 1911.) Sk< osi) Si'Ninv Arm Kpipiiany. 7 a.m.— XllOi, Hmt Less-m Isaiah 14V H* i Leases)... S. Matthew 9, 1 IH. Hynm ...76. 7. 4". a.m. Hdi.v unman h'uorjili. lutn.it 27:1. Bavviea Smart. Hymn- Saa.MTaaa'SM. .">.:><) p.m. Kykns.iv. Un Sermon. Smmammm Ferial.
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    STOCKS AND SHARES.
    1141 10 Prices Quoted in the Market This Morning. Singapore, January 11. 1911. Messrs. Lvall and Kvatt, Kxchange i.nd Share lirokern, issue the following list of oiiotat ions this morning Num. TiM Buyers. Sellers. 2 AIMI -I JH 2 >i>tions 2 4 3 il Anyli».)«va 10 11 I 1
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      95 10 As monmiiiil to Dr. Dnttoii. who flej t.oni terereaasraated .m nsjaarok N|»xlitiun in the OaßflO in IWI/i, the Uiarfeal S<h(xil(>f Traoiaal Maasaßßa have aflared X KI,00() to tho livened Dar*era% lor the eHtabliabineut of a Chair of lVafaoal Kntoniology. The laughing yoaug orcbio, whose plaj (ncliabd to banai*'. r sliding,
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      40 10 WATERBURYS METABOLIZED COD LIVER OIL COMPOUND. Aids digestion. Does not upset the (stomach and is unrivalled for coughs, colds, bronchitis and all pulmonary troubles, and is a general tonic for building up ihe system. OFALI. CHB MISTS. ttS AND $100
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    Romance of Wireless.
    1941 11 ACCOUNT OF ITS MYSTERIES GIVEN IN HIGH COURTS. Mr. Marconi's Intricate Patent Suit One of tlie fascinating MMMMafMMM) MM Ix-on told in tlie Law Courts this wok. „i.,i home |»per of Dcccuilm r If.. How messages to day can he sent halfway oimd MM globe without the
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    A Mighty Smoker,
    133 11 Ihe (iaulois recalls Kiuilc Augiei the drain.list's inonlinatc addition to tobacco. When he was writing "Lc genilre de M. Poirier he im (I, every moiiiing, on sitting down to work, to fill twelve pi|Hs and he always continued smoking until he had smoked them all. At the
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    Hunt for a Banknote.
    134 11 A somcwliat humorous incident is MMOftal from liilbao. A 1,0.10 -peseta banknote was si-en Hunting in the river, aud a woman who w.ts looking over the hi id;;e attracted the .illeiiti, fa few sailors to it. Owing to the rivenl storms and floods, the current was
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    A Russian Bastille.
    792 11 CH41NED CONVICT'S FUTILE ESCAPE. Recaptured and Torturtd An astounding story is recorded of escape from the Russian fortress prison of Schlussellierg, says Lloyd's Weekly News. So far as can be ascertained, this is the first time in the history of the institution that such au incident has
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    ROMAN LONDON.
    370 11 Origin of the City as a Great Trading Centre At a latMM delivered before the Koyal Society of Arts on A new view of Roman London. Mr. Reginald A. Smith stated that two facts have often I* ■en ignored by those wlhi liave hitherto sought t«i elucidate this
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    Floods and Gale.
    1604 11 STORM H4VOC ROUND THE COAST OF ENGLAND Fourteen Days of Rain. An unpleasant NHai bat Ix-cn set up by the present month in being the wettest Deciiulki ever known. stales the Weekly Des patch of Dccemliei IH. With the exception of December 6 and 7, gain has
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    THE QUEEN'S HOME LIFE.
    696 11 Particulars or the Royal Family Circle. It would lie difficult to find a mort- typical picture of an Knglishwoinan than in contained i I. '11l .11 licle entitled "The Queen of Kllglalld. by Sir Clement Kinliich Cooke, M. P., which appears in the North American Id-view.
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    To Stop War.
    915 11 MR. C4RNEGIES GIFT TO PROMOTE PEACE Arbitration Belter Than Appeal io Ihe Sword Towards tli. |>mmotii>ii „f universal UHe, Mr. Andrew <'ainc«ie has yiven fcMXXM*K) which will yield ;ui uaul im omeof CHIO.iNio. When wm- baa ban <tl><>li^li<-<l tin' mmi. v will ho appliisl to the extinction
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    Brave Women's Fate.
    99 11 A 1-isli.ill pa|H'i rc|x>rts the tragic failure ,<| the atlcuipt oi lour brave w n to MTB the lire of one of their own sc\. A ilcstructive Bra broke out in a dwelling house at Moilris' near Tondella. where au invalid girl lay in Ixil helpless. I'our
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    MAURETANIA'S RACE.
    1773 12 NEW YORK AND BACK IN TWELVE DAYS. Stern Battle with a Stormy Sea The Cuuard liner Maurctania has fulfilled her pledge to make the journey from Liverpool to New York and back, a distance of. roughly 6,(KK) miles, in twelve days, including a stay of two days at
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    THE LATER F. DOHERTY.
    414 12 Death of Elder of (he Famous Tenois Pair. Tin death is announce I of Mr. Reginald Frank Doherty. lawn tennis singles and doubles ex champion of England. The brothers 1 )oherty have never had their BSan on the law n tennis court, and their victories were
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    Java Plantations.
    3073 12 MR. COPEMANS IMPRESSIONS OF THE ESTATE. Third Annual Meeting. The third annual general meeting of the shareholders of the Java Rubber Plantations, Limited, was held An December 16, at the offices of the company, 59, Kastcheap, E.C., Mr. Frank Copeman (chairman of the company) presiding. The Chairman said
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    DUC DE CHARTRES.
    644 12 Death of Grandson of Kiog Louis* Philippe. The Dm- de Chartrcs. second son of the late Due d Orleans aud yrands.ni of Kiny LouisPhilippe, died recently at the Chateau Vineuil at St. Firmiu. near Chautilly. in the seventieth year of his age. The duke took cold while
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    Flotation Profits.
    1113 12 COMMISSION AGENT'S ACTION IN LAW COURTS. ocal Rubber Shares Before the Common Serjeant (Sir F. Kosanqnet, K.C.) and a special jury, in the Lord Mayor's Court, Mr. Harold Hurges Watson, coiiiiiiissic.nagciit.lateof Angel court, Throg-uiorton-street, E.C., and Mount -street. W., brought an action on the .-quity side of Uio
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      178 13 HARVEY'S WHISKY "R. V." A Genuine Scotch at a reasonable price. Where'er you go ask for R.V." Sole Agents PATERSON. SIMONS CO., LTD. CONTRACTS SECURED For the supply of SLEDGE BRAND MILK TO ALL THE Government Medical Institutions IN THE Federated Malay States. SOLE IMPORTERS: J. Travers and Sons, Limited.
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      244 13 A/WTfully, TURF 4DOOUJBTIBT, Is now doing business on the forthcoming KUALA LUMPUR MEETING. Treble Event 4. 5 AND 7. Doubles ON 4 AND 5. 4 AND 7. 5 AND 7. Straight-Gut ON ALL EVENTS. 88, Riffles Place, and 18, The Arcade, Singapore, and Grand Oriental Hotel, Kuala Lumpur. Tels. TULLY,
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      559 13 ARTICLES FOR SALE. BIRDS OF PARADISE FOR SALE. At Messrs. M*oranx Ie Co 19/20, Boat Quay. 101 n FOR BAIE PRIVATELY. Fourteen valuable brick, built shophouses situated at South* Bridge Road, Circular Road, Chinohew Street and church Street leasehold for 999 years. For particulars, apply to 8021 POWELL k CO.,
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      1146 13 SINGAPORE GOVERNMENT RAILWAY. FROM MAY 1, 1909. AND UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. TRAIN SERVICE FOR WEEK DAYS ONLY. UP TRAINS. 13 8 4 6 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 AM. A.M. A.M. AM. A.M. P.M. PM. VM. PM. I'M. I.M. I-.ST. Passir PaojaDg 7 25 4 80 Borneo Wharf
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      459 14 INSURANCE. GREAT KASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE CO.. LIMITED. Head Office Winchester House, SINGAPORE. Board of Director* i Q. a. Derrick, Esq., Chairman. A. U. Fair, Esq Managing Director, Pbtkr Fowua, m b., cm Chief Med. Officer. V. M. Elliot, Esq. Roy. N. J. Couvhuu Vow N .an Pan, Esq. Oso Soon
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      267 14 INSURANCE. FEDERAL UFE ASSURANCE COMPANY OF CMMDA. Emtablishi'.d 1882. Insurance in Forer, over )S7,SM,MO New Butineu, 1909, over M,m,»H Not Surplus above liabilities for reserve and all outstanding claims, over $2,076,000 (Straits Currency). Over W5.000 was set aside as a special additioa to Policy reserves. J. H. EVANS, Manager, South
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      522 14 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK Qf INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATED BY BOYAL CHARTER Paid up Capital in 60,000 Shares of £20eaoh £1.200,000 Reserve Fund £1,600.000 Ueaervo Liability ot Proprietors... £1,200,000 BANKERS. National Bank of Scotland. The London City Midland Bank, Ltd. SINGAPORE BRANCH. Current Accounts are opened aud interest allowed at
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      541 14 BANKING. THE BZE HAI TON 6 BANKING AND INSURANCE Gl. LTD. NO. 67 AND 68, KLING STREET. EsUbUshed 1907. Capital paid up 51,000,C00.00 Reserro liability of proprietors 1 0L0.C 00.00 COURT OF DIRECTORS. Tarn Teck Joon 6. Sim Kia Jam Ham Kirn Sbno 7. Tbo Hoo Lai B. Liau Chia
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      917 14 SALES' BY AUCTION. AUCTION SALE OF EXCELLENT JAVA TEAK HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. ETC.. AT NO. 80-C, KILLINEY ROAD (OFF ORCHARD ROADi, On Friday, January 20, at 4.1 S p.m. Bentwood round tables with marble tops elaborately carved Java teak sideboard with marble top and mirror attached; bentwood standard and rockicg chairs;
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      170 14 PLUSCARDLN. FOR SALE PRIVATtLY. The beautifully situated free-hold re.viU nt i*; property known aB PLUSCAKDEN, N'u, 1», Nassim Road, Tanglin area 76,3j0 njuare feet. For full particulars, apply to POWELL Co., Auctioneers. 11 1 i P. ESTATE OF CATCHICK MOSKS, N I KAi-hb. preliminary" notice. Auction Sale of valuable raoMnißs,
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    THE MOTORING WORLD.
    992 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Interesting Aviation Figures. It is impossible to jrive any very exact li^iuvs as to the number of aeroplanes now Ix-iny nwil, especially seeing; that tliry are increasing every ilay. The following figures are compiled from Jane's All the World's Airships," though
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    57 15 'Die Batavia inwHrf says tliat Miss Eva (iautliior, tin famous Canadian ringer who is now toiiriu^ in Java, will give a concert at Sin|ja|Mreuii M;uvli 1. .Miss (iaiithitsr, Uio paper Hays, will 1m- the guewt of the iiovernor, anil will also sin" Iwforetlte Crown IVinco of Uorinany at Singapore. Shi:
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      517 15 "WOXjSIEILjIEY CAJR/S--AN APPRECIATION —It i» evident that Wolseley Cars are oot only popular with the buying public, as certain local motor rar aßpnte bavn approached one of oar client" with A view to parchasing bi* 16-20 H.P. WOLSBLEY CAR. Our client has been oft^red his choice of any cf tlni-
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      56 15 HOW TO GET RIO OF A COLD. II you have t-onb'e in grtting iHofyoor cold yon miy kjow tbat you art] Dottnatins it properly. T »ti in do mason why a oola sboald ha >g oa fur weeks and it will sot if you take Ci a-nb»rlain'n Cough Remedy. For
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      625 15 STRAITS GUANO COMPANY. Natural Perlis Gnano guaranteed to contain 15% P. 0,. Extensively used on Robber and Coconut E»tatee in F.M.S. and Sumatra. Price $30 per ton ex ship Singapore. Orders Executed within one Week. SANDILANDS, BUTTERY AND CO.. Agents, MALACCR, JOHORE, A SINGAPORE. 2587 88 6b 90, Bras Baiah
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      482 16 •Johnson's "ELEPHANT" Brand CEMENT. The name of JOHNSON'S" is recognised as a guarantee of GOOD QUALITY in the CEMENT TRADE. SHARPE, ROSS CO., LTD., Singapore. WANTSCHINESE CLERKS WANTED. Wanted for a tin mine in Pahang, an efficiec. typist with a knowledge of nook keeping also for engineering department, a nmart
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      491 16 WANTS. SHORTHAND TYPIBT WANTED. 1 Wanted, experienced Chinese Clerk as Shorthand Writer and Typist. Apply, with k full particulars and salary required, to T. i < >„ c/o Straits Times. 111 171 CLERK WANTED. Wanted for a Rubber Estate in Sumatra, a clerk (Chinese or Eurasian), with a good I
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      526 16 TO BE LET QR SOLD OFFICE TO LIT. Small Office, No. 1, Change Alley, fin floor vacant from February 1. Bent 151 per month. Apply Nob. 2, 3, Change Alley ">* 16-: OFFICE ft GODOWN TO BE LET. With immediate entry No. 7, Malacca Street Apply to ODTHRIB 4 CO.,
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      592 16 NOTICES. POLICE NOTICE. $400 REWARD. The above reward will be paid to the first person who will give such information which will lead to the arrest of a Bombay man named Toolsidas, oharged with cheating. Description:— Height 5 feet 7 inches, Age •bout 83 years, Complexion brown, High cheek bone,
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      533 16 NOTICES. KIAM KIAT GO. SHIP.CHANDLERB, Governmsnt and Municipal Contractors. Telephone No. 421. 108 109. Market Street. Malacca Planters association. A General Meeting will be held on Sunday 15th instant, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, in the Malacca Club. All planters are invited to attend. 141 AVER PANAS RUBBER ESTATE,
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      399 16 NOTICES. NOTICE. We have removed from No. 91, Robinson Koad, to Adelphi Hotel, room No. 98, Coleman Street. 8191 SARKIES MOSES. UNION ASSURANCE SOCIETY. LD. The Undersigned having been appointed Agents of the above Company in Singapore are prepared to acoept Fire and Accident risks at the current rates. H.
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      240 16 Straits Wimes. ADVERTISEMENT RATES.— Miscellaneous wants of every description are inserted at the prepaid rate of $1 per four lines for one or two insertions. Notices of Births, Marriages, or Deaths, if not exceeding four linos, tl each insertion. For p.p.o. cards, on page 6, 12. Inch.Scalj R»t«s are as
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