The Straits Times, 18 February 1911
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Title Section13 1911-02-18 1 The Straits Times NO. 23.493 SINGAPORE. SATURDAY. FEBRUARY 18. 1911. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement342 1911-02-18 1 WATSON'S No. 1O Whisky THE BEST. 1 KATZ BROS., LD. 4? s~j '°iBy!££g»pff^-y. *^iS& Hut Brown Cowhide .__r4< '^^^PraE'% GLADSTONE BAGS '*»g|Sjswffi* v K^^B|9^wflBP Hroftd Straps, Superior Clips. Brass or Nickel Fittings. U|^| W^pr^^^ Sizes 16", 18", 20", 22" IV, 26", 28 ATTACHE CASES. fij^^^ SS^ Plain Hide, Lined Imitation342 words
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Advertisement272 1911-02-18 1 "WHAT'S IN A NAME An old question, and one which is answered differently ''s^. to-day to what it was formerly. S^ At one time the answer would be Nothing." ff _J§SfiK^# a In tliese days of adulteration, however, a name If •^ESS&Wf that is. a good name— is EVEhYTHING." V272 words
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Article769 1911-02-18 2 THE MICHAEL SARS DEEP SEA EXPEDITION. Extensive Observations. At a meeting of the Hoyal Geographical Society held in the theatre in Burlingtongardens, Dr. Jolian Hjort gave a detailed account of the Michael. Sam North Atlantic deep sea expedition of 191(1, which he, with Professor H. H. (irau. Dr.769 words
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Article119 1911-02-18 2 Chatham Dockytu-d lias put to its credit another Hplendi:! performance in handling a big emergency job. When the 15,000 ton battleship Formidable was taken through the north lock at Cliatham at 20 minutes past ten at night hlic was placed under No. 1 crane, and the dockyard119 words
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Article56 1911-02-18 2 During tlio recent clan riots among Chinese tin miners in Billiton, six of the latter were killed. The troubles have caused some surprise because the Chinese there have hitherto been law-abiding. Billiton is said to have such a good name in China, that coolies readily engage themselves for tin-mining there.56 words
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Advertisement120 1911-02-18 2 'Hazeline" Snow' fauna mjuuJ MPurc and **HA7E'IINFS >-"f^ Neither I,- cool as SNQlHili '> ■tidqr mountain -'^a-aa^B^K )lor snow greasy Greatly mlucod for Prickly Heat Its soothing and healing properties produce a delicious feeling of cool- ness and comfort. The ideal balm for painful sunburn, it instantly relieves the smarting120 words
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Advertisement73 1911-02-18 2 A RELIABLE REMEDY. Yon are not experimenting on yourself when you take Chamberlain s Cough Remedy for a cold as that preparation has won its great reputation and extensive sale by its remarkable cures of colds, and can always be depended upon. It is equally valuable for adults and children73 words
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Advertisement634 1911-02-18 2 Can This Man Read YourJLife The rich, poor, exalted and bumble seek his advice on Business, Marriage, Friends, Enemies, Chtnges, Speculation. Love Affairs, Journeys, and all events of Life. MANY SAY HE RBVKALS THEIR LIVES WITH AMAZING ACCURACY. Free test Readings will be sent for a short time to all634 words
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Advertisement396 1911-02-18 2 DIAMOND RINGS Diamond Rose Rings Diamond Hoop Rings Diamond Half- hoop Rings Diamond Shamrock Rings A LARGE COLLECTION JUST UNPACKED. ALSO OTHER RINGS SET WITH BEST QUALITY DIAMONDS AND GEMS OF RARE OCCURENCE. Inspection cordially invited. ISMAIL AND RAHEEM, Bras Basah Road. THE PLANTERS' STORES AGENCY CO., LTD., Kuala Lumpur,396 words
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Article1221 1911-02-18 3 DEATH OF THE FOUNDER OF EUGENICS. The Law of Inheritance That eminent man of science. Mr Francis (ialton, F.R.S., D.C.L., S»-.1)., whose di-ath took place last month, was per*ernllv an illustration of that law of inh( ■liiiiurt- which he spent the bout years of Ufa to establish,1,221 words
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Article307 1911-02-18 3 7 Publication of the Important Aldrich Report. Mr. Aldrich'H iBSMBMStsI plan for the regeneration of the Auiriiciui bunking system wax made public at Washington, on January 17. It contains no recommendation. say» the Times oorrefipondcnt. for a central hank. The excellent working of the viiriou* State Hunks307 words
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Advertisement930 1911-02-18 3 Lung Trouble Gained 30 pounds in two months. 2 West View, Cottingham, Nr. Hull. Dear Sirs, I bes; to tenth c you .ny deep gratitude for the benefit I have di-rived from ftngii l'l llmnlsioii. Last July I was taken scric-isly ill with congestion of the liiiit> and »a, much930 words
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Advertisement262 1911-02-18 3 Woods Great Peppermint Core for all internal complaints. Dysentery, Coughs. Col da, etc j To EXPLORERS OF COUNTRY far from Road or Rail. MERRYWEATHER&SONS j LIGHT MACHINERY, Particularly Pumping Plant. a^av ■HSaLJab.'* ■»STflrfcr?S^*^^*..i Speciality: t-h.p.£u«a) Pump "Valiant." I weif bt 64 i-wi. can be carried by four men. < Writ,262 words
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Advertisement353 1911-02-18 3 M WILL BE GIVEN TO 1 f ANY PERSON WHO 1 I CAN PROVE THAT 1 I Sunlight I I Soap m CONTAINS ANY FORM M m OF AIH'I.TERATION M WHATSOEVER. OK MM ANY INJURIOUS B CHEMICALS MM <ai a^F TRY Tilt si\i. ii. ii i \V)og's Mead 1 guinness353 words
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Advertisement602 1911-02-18 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. RITO. STEAM NAVIGATION C 6. FOR CHINA, JAPAN, PENANO, CEYLON, AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADEN, EGYPT, MEDITERRANEAN PORTS, PLYMOUTH AND LONDON. Through Bills of Lading isened for China Ooast, Persian Onlf Continental, and Amcrioan Ports. Steamers will leave Singapore on or about MAIL LINES Outward (for China.) 1911 Assaye Apl602 words
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Advertisement519 1911-02-18 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N. Y. K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO,, LTD. EUROPEAN LINE A Fortnightly service is mainUined 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 fitted519 words
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Advertisement610 1911-02-18 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. PACIFIC MAIL BTEAHBHIP CO. U. 8. MAIL LINE. The great steamship line between CHINA, JAPAN and EUROPE, via Honolulu and San Francisco, operating the new 18,000 tons, twin-sorew steamers KOREA and SIBERIA, together with the well known steamers CHINA. ASIA, MONGOLIA MAN CHURIA AND PERSIA. CHOICE OF SEVEN610 words
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Advertisement280 1911-02-18 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. Canadian Facile Railway Go 's Royal Mail Steamahip Lin*. THB NATIONAL HIGHWAY TO EUROPE Via China, Japan, Canada and tub United States. Route from Hongkong, via Shanghai, Nagasaki (Inland Sea of Japan), Kobe, Yokohama, Viotoria and Vanoonver. R.M.S. Empress of India" Twin screw R.M.S. Bmpress of Japan" L280 words
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Advertisement572 1911-02-18 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. HAMBURG AMERIKA LINE. HAMBURG. AND DEUTSCHE DAMPFSCHIFFFAHRTBGEB. 'HANBA BREMEN. Combined Service. The steamers of these Companies maintain a regular servioe between Hamburg, Bremen, Antwerp, and Rotterdam, and the Straits, China and Japan. Homewards, they are despatched fortnightly for Havre and Hamburg and onoe a month for Bremerhaven direct,572 words
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Advertisement664 1911-02-18 4 STEAMER BAILIH6B. N. D. L. Horddeutscher Lloyd, Bremen. IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL UNE. The fast and well-known mail steamirs of this Company sail fortnightly from Bremen, Hamburg, via Rotterdam, Antwerp, Southampton, Gibraltar, Genoa, Naples (connecting Marseilles, Naples, Alexandria, and vice versa) Part Said, Snez, Aden. Colombo, Penang, Singapore, Hongkong, Shanghai, Tsiogtaa,664 words
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Advertisement627 1911-02-18 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. SE ANG LINE OF STEAMERS s.B. "Glenogle" 8,760 Tons. s.s. Saang Bee 6.709 Tons. s.b. "SeangChoon" 6.775 Tons. FOR PENANG AND RANGOON ss. GLENOGLE, due February 20. FOR HONGKONG, AMOY AND BWATOW. S.S. SBAN3 CHOON, on February 28. Those steamers have exoellent aooom modation for passengers, and carry627 words
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Advertisement593 1911-02-18 5 STEAMER SAILINGS, INDOCHINA STEAM NAY. CO., LTD. Thk steamers of this Company maintains a regular direct service between Calcutta, Straits, Hongkong. Shanghai and Japan, taking cargo, on thronfih Bills Lading for Canton, Swatow, Amoy, Chefoo, Tientsin, Newchwing, Yangtsze Ports, Formosa, the Philippines, eto etc. Steamers Tons Commander Kctranci 4 BSH593 words
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Advertisement496 1911-02-18 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. BURNS PHILP UNE. SINGAPORE TO JAVA PORTS, PORT DARWIN, THDRBDAY ISLAND, BRIBBANE and SYDNEY via TORREB STRAITS. Also taking pasMDgers and canto with transhipment for other VICTORIAN, SOnTH AUSTRALIAN and NORTH QUFENBLAND PORTS, BRITISH NEW GUINEA NEW BRITAIN, TABMANIAN and NEW ZEALAND PORT*. Smooth Passage. Superb Soenery. A496 words
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Advertisement517 1911-02-18 5 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. ISCORPORATBD BY ROYAL CHABTBR Paid up Capital in 80,000 Shares of each £1,200,000 Reserve Fnnd £1,600,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors... £1,200,000 BANKERS. National Bank of Scotland. The London City k Midland Bank, Ltd SINGAPORE BRANCH. Current Aocounts are opened and interest allowed517 words
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Advertisement477 1911-02-18 5 BANKING. THE BZE HAI TONS BANKING AND INBURANCE 03.. LTD. NO. 67 AND 68, KLING STREET. Established 1907. Capital paid np 11,000,000 00 Reserve liability of proprietors 1,000,000.00 COURT OF DIRECTORS. 1. Tax Tbck Joon 8. gn Kia Jan 2. Nam Kirn Sbno 7. Tbo Hoo Lai 8. Liau Cbia477 words
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Advertisement311 1911-02-18 5 THE STRAITS TIMES Can be obtained at the followir g places in Singapore Hasan. John Little Co., Ltd. Messrs. Kelly and Walsh, Ltd. Baffles Hotol. Adelphi Hotel. Hotel de l'Eur>\ pe. Hotel van Wijk, Stamford Road. Messrs. Koh Co., 90, Bras Basab Bead Tbe Golden Fountain," Benooolen Stri ct. The311 words
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814 1911-02-18 6 Manager's Report for Four Weeks Ending January 28, 1911. The Chairman and Directors, The Haub AiiHtralian Gold Mining Co., LUl., Singapore. i ii-iit li'ini'ii. I herewith beg to liand yon m\ report ou yonr Mining and Milling operations. The mine measurements and afway814 words
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Article51 1911-02-18 6 The Hongkong Telegraph learns from private sources that the Dr. Jackson who lost his life fighting the plague in Harbin i* not a member of tlio well-known Shanghai firm of Drs. Jackson, Hanwell and Jackson. He was a missionary doctor in the north and volunteered for service in the stricken51 words
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Advertisement429 1911-02-18 6 New Cars in Stock. 15-9 VULCAN $3,200. 4-cylinder engine, 4-seated body, complete with hood and screen. Bosch Dual ignition. Stepney wheel, 2 Rushmore headlights, Lucas lamps and horn. 'WHITE' STEAM CAR $5,000. Complete with body by Cann, with hood and screen, Stepney wheel, 2 Goldenlyte headlights, Electric horn, Lucas lamps429 words
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Advertisement13 1911-02-18 6 For all internal oomplaintn, Dysentery Cooghs, Colds, eta, lake Woods" Great Peppermint Core.13 words
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Advertisement319 1911-02-18 6 ART NEEDLEWORK AND FLOWER DEPOT 217, Orchard Road. AWARDED MEDAL AND DIPLOMA AND FIRBT PRIZE. AGRI-HORTICULTURAL SHOW SINGAPORE, 1910. Arranged Floral Baskets, Bouquets, showers and Floral forms of all descriptions. Wedding orders reoeiye special attention. MANY LOCAL TESTIMONIALS. PlilO— Moderate. Cat Flowers rom oar own Nurseries quite Fresh. NURSBRIBS AND319 words
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Advertisement142 1911-02-18 6 ASAHI mt Best and fHH cheapest. (jfl Wholesale only from fl| ill Sole Agents for HJ^ ptegfg^* I THE DAI NIPPON BREWERY FURTHER REDUCTIONS la tha Prloa of MICHELIN TYRES From the 15th February, Inclusive. Ask for new PRICE LIST from DUPIRE BROTHERS, Agents. At the Agri- Horticultural Show held142 words
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Article166 1911-02-18 7 FIXTURES. Saturday, February 18. High Water, 1 28 a m 1.88 p.m. Sunday, February 19. High Water, 1 55 a.m., 2.18 p.m. Monday, February 30. High Water, '2 2 S am. 8 Bpm. M M. homeward mail due, 6 am. Agri- Horticultural meeting, 6.16 p.m. Cbiliireu'd Cjdc166 words
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Article243 1911-02-18 7 To-day. Port Dickson and Port Swttteoham Ban Poh Ouan 8 pm Penang and Calcutta Lai Sing 8 pm Penanit. Olebleh, Sabang and Padang Coen 8 pm Bengkalip, Siak and Pakan V. Hooendorp 8 pm Psm\n«katandSainbas Hin Fo Soon 8 pm Muntek and P*lembang O. O. Mijer Bpm243 words
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Article139 1911-02-18 7 The M. M. rompany'n steamer 0.-cinien having left BsfcfW at 8 a.m. to diy, may be expected to ariivo here on Monday, tbe 20: b ins'ant, at about 6 am. Tbe M M company's steamer Ernest Si'nons having lift Colombo at 2 p n>. on tbe 16;h139 words
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113 1911-02-18 7 Wharves at which Vessels are Berthed To- Day. TA.NJONG PAQAR. East Wbarf Basin— Ku%ntan, Sandatan. East x. Section No 1 J-.ii Sang, Calabria. Shkbbs \\'n u.k Kaka. Main W. Skct. No. 2— Thonewa, Fan Sang. B— P*k Ling. 4 Gienfarg. [pon. 6 siiiu'su113 words
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Article389 1911-02-18 7 Arrivals. Per steamer G'enfarg. February 18 From London: Miss li.rt v, Miss Duncan. Mrs. Hall, Mtsxrs. Stall and Law. Per steamer Prinzes* Alice, February 18.— From Colombo Mm. N. Phillips, Miss O MaedonaJd, Mr. R. Naetber and family and Mr. Hackett; from Penang: Mr. and Mrs. J389 words
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Article493 1911-02-18 7 Latest Arrivals Laoifer, I >ut govt. str. 899 tons, 26 crew, l. r >o li.p Com. van dor H»ra, Feb. 17. From Kiouw, Feb 17. For Nortb Brotber, Fub 18. Hoads. Ainu Thy-. Dnt. Btr. 90 tors, Naoodtb, F, bl7. K u-ii Indragin. Feb IP. Oe. and 1493 words
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Article229 1911-02-18 7 Finance Commerce. EXCHANGE. SlNOAPORK. FlBRCABT 18, 1811. On London— Bank 4 m/s 9/4| Demand 2/4fr Private 6 m/s 3/4} do 8 m/s 3/4 ij On G«bmany— Bank d/d 340 Private 8 m/s 344 On Franci— Bank d/d 295 Private 8 m/s 390} On India— Bank T. T. 174* Private 80d/s229 words
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TO-DAY'S STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article186 1911-02-18 7 lieue 2 Value 10 10 Belat Tin 10 10 Braang 10 10 Kru-.li Hyd 10 10 Kanaboi £1 £1 KintaTin £1 £1 KiedangTin 10 10 Kuantan Tin £1 £1 Lahat Mines 10 10 Malacca Tin 6/- 5/- Pabaini Conaol £1 £1 Pengkalen £1 £1 PatiDg Babra £1 £1 Paging186 words
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Article626 1911-02-18 7 [wine 3 Value Buyers. Sellers 2/. 3/- AlUgar 4/8 4/10 2/. 3/- Anglo- Malay 1.1.6 1.2 9 2/. 2/- Bating Malaka 2/8 2,8 £1 Xl Batn Caves 14.16.0 510.0 XI XI BatuTiga 480 4.10.0 £1 £1 Bakit Kajang 270 2.10.0 £1 £1 Bakit Luntang 3.16 0 4.0.0 £1 IS/-626 words
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Article130 1911-02-18 7 Value oj Bayers. 10 10 Eastern Smelting 10 7 87S £1 41 Eleotrio Tramway* 8/8 10 10 Fraaer Neavo 84.60 iro Howarth Entkiae LOO 7% Pref. 80.00 100 100 Kati Bro. D.-f. 100 100 B >• 8% Com. Pret. 10 10 Mayoard Co. 24 SO Sellers nom. 1000 700130 words
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Article50 1911-02-18 7 Buyers Sellers Howartb Erskine 6% 1000,000 par Riley, Hargreaves 6% 1284,000 2 J 81 pm Singapore Electric Tran,ways6% 4880,000 Spore Municipal 6% 11,*****0 nom. Buyers Seller* Spore Municipal 4)% of 1907 •1.000.C00 6% 7%pm Spore Ma uicipal 4]% of 1909 •1,000,000 7% B%pm S pore Municipal 4% 180^,900 7%dia50 words
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Advertisement126 1911-02-18 7 AUCTION SALES Powell and Co. Feb. 21— At sa'eroom, Tan Tyo estate, properties at Havelcck Road, etc. at 280 K.b. 21— At saleroom, Irt-eho'd land fronting a reserve for road off Biltstier Road, at 1 80. Fob. 21— At ralerocm, freehold building, lan I, situate at Payah Lebar Kiad, at126 words
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Advertisement515 1911-02-18 7 wV. O. A H. O. WILL'S THREE CASTLES "MAGNUMS" A Large Hand-Made Cigarette. Packed in c MAGNUMS 1 jA I racKea in p nce Inree Castles *v i r-_ C gar H; 55 CT8 I W.D.lvHO.Wilh Bristol Londqn_^_>P^ OBTAINABLE AT: John Little Co., Ltd., Robinson Co. property of 8. Oad,515 words
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Advertisement312 1911-02-18 7 AUCTION SALE Of SURPLUS OFFICE AND HOUSEHOLD FURMITURE, At No. Id, Orchard Road, On Thursday, February 28, AT 4 p.m. Comprising: Pedestal writing and other tables, pictures, bentwood and rattan chairs, Hall stands, waebstands, etc., etc. H. L. COOHLAN CO., Auctioneers. 18-3 22 2 DAMAGED CARGO EX. S. S. OHAZEE.312 words
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Advertisement148 1911-02-18 7 HIGH-CLASS Telephone No. 619. UNDERTAKING. «3, Pr ln.ep Street, Singapore MR. ALBERT L. A. DALEY Beg* to inform the publio that the kind patronage accorded him during the pas* few y*rn, has made it necessary for him to acquire another new Rubbertyred Hearse, which surpasses all oth»rs in Mm S'.raita.148 words
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Obituary22 1911-02-18 8 Lindsay. At 8, Queens Gate, Dowanhill, Glasgow, on the 22nd January last, Margaret Hamilton Wallace, the wife of Charles C. Lindsay.22 words
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1023 1911-02-18 8 The Straits Times SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18. RUSSIA AND CHINA. For some time past there have been frequent rumours of friction between Russia and China. The territory where this friction takes place lies away to the west, close to Latitude 48, and is the scene of disputes which occurred more than1,023 words
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Article16 1911-02-18 8 The output of tin ore from the mines of Bruang, Limited, for January was 182 piculs.16 words
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Article18 1911-02-18 8 A crocodile, measuring about seven feet, was shot by a coal clerk at Tanjong Pagar wharf this morning.18 words
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Article27 1911-02-18 8 Prince Tsun has decidod to despatch a squadron of Chinese cruisers on a visit to Uorneo and the Malay States, states a Poking despatch of February 8.27 words
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Article31 1911-02-18 8 The Pinang Gazette understands that tho passenger who was lost overboard from tho Ipoh on Tuesday evening was a son of Capt. Weber, who lias resided in Penang for some years.31 words
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Article36 1911-02-18 8 It is understood that the flotilla of submarines which is to be sent to tha China Station will comprise three of the latest of that kind of war vessel. They will be attached to the Taniar.36 words
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Article39 1911-02-18 8 Mr. W. F. Barns, of Ipoh, has filed a specification of an invontion for clips for suspending cups or other articles when not in use combined with a tablet suitable for the iusrription of numbers or other distinguishing signs.39 words
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Article44 1911-02-18 8 The cruiser Crescent, which is bringing out relief Crews to the China Station, was timed to leave Plymouth on the 4th inst. She arrives at Hongkong on April 5, touching at Singapore on the way. She is due back in England on June 26.44 words
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Article39 1911-02-18 8 A Peking wire of February 7 says A certain eunuch who was forcea to give up his opium habit by Prince Kung (the commissioner for the suppression of opium), has attempted the latter's life. Prince Kung was severely wounded.39 words
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Article37 1911-02-18 8 The attention of shareholders in the In dragiri Rubber and Guttapercha Company is directed to an advertisement which emphasizes the necessity of their registering their shares so that they may attend the next meeting of the company.37 words
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Article45 1911-02-18 8 The Ministry of Posts and Communications at Peking has decided to depute Chang Hung Chu to Japan for tho purpose of investigating the postal affairs in that country before transferring the postal rights in China to the Ministry of Posts and Communications from the Customs.45 words
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Article52 1911-02-18 8 The British telephone authorities are spending much time and ingenuity on the problem of tho money-back box for calls. They are trying to get an equivalent in England to the automatic machine in the United States which returns the money to a user if no communication is established with the52 words
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Article47 1911-02-18 8 The biggest rubber concern in Java is the Anglo-Dutch Plantations Company which holds two immense estates with 18 millions of guilders in capital. The Anglo-Java Rubber and Produce Company comes next with six estates in the province of Pasarnan. It is capitalised at six millions of guilders.47 words
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Article57 1911-02-18 8 The Courrier d' Haiphong hears that many parts of the province of Yunnan are in a very disturbed condition, and that a fierce anti-foreign spirit prevails in some districts. The Chinese dare not attack Europeans close to the railway line, but they have no such hesitation in remote places. Several57 words
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Article71 1911-02-18 8 There is a finanical hitch in the arrange- mi nt i for flying demonstrations in Java. Several aviators in Europe have been sounded but they stipulate for sums which the organisers find too high. The Java papers say that Kuller (who is expected shortly in Singapore) has fixed his price,71 words
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Article71 1911-02-18 8 Dr. Moskowsky, a scientist, who is conducting researches on his own account in Dutch New Guinea, has been very unlucky. The Java Bode says that he travelled along a river that rises in the snowy range, and was wrecked. He tried a second time shortly afterwards, but came back unsuccessful71 words
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Article88 1911-02-18 8 Rubber is now the rage in Indo-China, but climatic conditions restrict Para to the o itheru provinces. Ficus on the other hand thrives both there ami in the North. From Saigon to Quinhon, Para grows admir- I ■My. North of O, million the climate is too cold. Ficus grows, oven88 words
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Article90 1911-02-18 8 Mr. Fitzwilliams, a prominent planter in Java, has called attention to the faulty valuation of rubber estates there. The valuators, he says, have no fixed system to go upon with the result that many buyers of estates have met with disappointment. The valuators follov-ed scales useful in other places without90 words
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Article127 1911-02-18 8 A criminal mystery engaged the attention of the police at Saigon at the date of last mail advices (February 7). For some days before, boatmen in the canal there had fished up pieces of a corpse an arm, a leg, the body, and at last a he* 1. The fragments127 words
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Article154 1911-02-18 8 Before Mr. Justice Channell an action was tried in which Sir M. C. Turner, chairman of the Chartered Bank of India, Australia, and China, sued Mr. W. W. Sampson, a fine art dealer, for the recovery of a picture painted by Sir Luke Fildes, it. A., or its value. It154 words
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Article141 1911-02-18 8 Every fresh step towards perfection in cinematography heightens the illusory possibilities of the art till there seems no end to the deception that can be played upon tho public eye. One such remarkable effect in achieved in a lilm which may be seen in Singapore this week. It depicts a141 words
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Article425 1911-02-18 8 Mr. M. Shiraishi, director aiid gonoral manager of the Toyo Risen Kaisha, in stay ng at Hongkong. Captains Thomas and Gentles, of the Apcar vessels, have, it is stated, vacated their positions as skippers. Captain W. L. M. Bower returned from home to-day, and took up duty425 words
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Article72 1911-02-18 8 I A telegram from home announces that Mr. James jliller, one of the senior pnrtnci s of of Messrs. Adamson, Ciiltiliau Ltd., dud on Thursday last at home after a fortnight's illness with pneumonia. Mr. Miller, who was living at Mill Hill, was about 7072 words
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Article95 1911-02-18 8 The current issue of the Government Gazette notifies the following appointments Dr. F. Croucher to be provisionally an official member of the Legislative Council during the absence from the colony of Dr. W. G. Klhs. and to be a Commissioner of the Peace for Singapore Mr. W. M.95 words
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Article141 1911-02-18 8 The Inspector-General of the Straits Settlements Police has decided to introduce dogs as assistants to the police. Detective-Sergeant Taylor, of the Singapore Police, has, says the Times, visited Major Richardson's kennels at Harrow and purchased one of his police Airedales. The duties of the dog141 words
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Article201 1911-02-18 8 The news that a contingent of iiuimlhi* I of the Mulay States Volunteer KinVs is to n<> home to represent the corps at tho Coronation of His Majesty, Kin({ George V., will says the Malay Mail be received with general satisfaction, as, at one time,201 words
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Page 8 Advertisements
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Advertisement172 1911-02-18 8 JVTESSRS. BOLLINGER (Whose CHAMPAGNE is so well-known on the local market) have received a warrant of appointment as purveyors of Champagne to His Majesty, King George V. The firm previously held similar warrants to Her late Majesty, Queen Victoria, and His late Majesty, King Edward VII. Caldbeck, Macgregor Co., SOLE172 words
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Advertisement197 1911-02-18 8 FIRST WITH THE LAIEBT TOPICS Sen»ation in Moving Pictures I Battle of London OB The Last Stand of the Houndsdltoh Assassins. A Comprehensive Series of Animated Pictures taken under fire of the Mile End Fight forma the Chief Topic in the 22nd Edition or Pathß'B initiated Gazette, ALHAMBRA To-Night. SUPPORTED197 words
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Advertisement13 1911-02-18 8 Latest advertisements of the day appear on page 7 as well as 10.13 words
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Article295 1911-02-18 9 SHARP CRITICISMS IN LONDON PRESS. Declaration that No Territory is Desired. Recter's Teleoram. London, February 17. The text of the Russian note to China is now published. It confirms the provisions telegraphed alroady. Besides Kobdo, Russia claims the right to establish consulates at Hami, Gutihen, Kuldsha, Tchugutshak,295 words
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Article34 1911-02-18 9 Measles Epidemic at Dartmouth. Rkiter's Tklkoram. London, February 17. Since the outbreak of measles at Dartmouth two cadets have died. Tho Princo of Wales and his brother are progres lg satisfactorily.34 words
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Article31 1911-02-18 9 Rkuter's Telegram. London, February 17. A Berlin telegram says the German Government li is asked the Reichstag Committee to suspend deliberations on the Alsace Lorraine Bill pending the Government's decision.Reuter - 31 words
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Article26 1911-02-18 9 Rkutkr's Teleoram. London, February 17. Interest in tin reciprocity debate at Ottawa is flagging, and ratification is apparently regarded as a foregone conclusion.26 words
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Article34 1911-02-18 9 Dee Ostasiatische Lloyd Telegram. Berlin, February 17. The latest news from Rome states that the Pope has recovered from his attack of influenza. Cardinal liatnpolla is now suffering from the disease.34 words
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Article40 1911-02-18 9 Der ustasi \nsiiiK Lloyd Telboram. Merlin, February 17. The Km]>cror William, shaking at a meeting of the IgrioaltHal council, referred to his private work in cultivating useless peat districts, as a result of successful trials iv C.i.liwn.40 words
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Article37 1911-02-18 9 Rkutkr's Tklki.ham. Londoiv, February 18. In the WuU-iluo Cup, Mr. .lardinc's Jabber wock, after lieing three lengths behind at the turn, easily beat Silk and Scarlot. The bcttiug was MM to KM) on Jabberwock.37 words
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Article39 1911-02-18 9 Hkutfk's Tklk.,kam. I-ondon, February 18. Experiments have been carried out from the Eiffel Tower proving that a dirigible can easily lie destroyed by an aeroplane flying higher and launching sharp missiles which hurst the gaslu;;.39 words
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Article73 1911-02-18 9 (From a Malacca Correspondent.) Malacca, February 18. Information has been received by Malacca Rubber Plantations, Limited, that the price of fine Para in London yesterday was 6/2 per lb., buyers. The market closed strong. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, February 17. The Planters Stores Agency are73 words
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Article23 1911-02-18 9 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lnmpur, February 17. The Port Swettenham rubber appeal case has been heard. Judgmeut was reserved.23 words
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Article44 1911-02-18 9 (From Our Own Correspodnent.) Penang, Fobruary 17. Dr. Kirk writes to the papers advocating that the local memorial to King Edward should take the form of a hospital and sanitorium ou the Penang hill, which would be primarily a Penang scheme.44 words
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Article64 1911-02-18 9 (From Our Ows Correspondent.) Penang, February 17. During the hearing of charges of fraud brought by A. Tully against M. S. Cowan, the jury stopped the case half way through the accused's examination, and returned a unanimous verdict of not guilty, with a rider to the et'ect64 words
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Article789 1911-02-18 9 Farewell Dinner at The Singapore Club. A farewell dinner was given to the HonHugh Fort at the Singapore Club last night by members of the Sporting and Cricket Clubs and others, and tb I large dining room was crowded to its ir .wist capacity. The i789 words
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Article714 1911-02-18 9 IMPROVEMENT IN THE LONDON SHARE MARKET. Considerable Investment Demand. The Loudon and China Express, of January 27, has the following information regarding the rubber industry The market for Para has been firmer and shows a good advance on the week, although business is small. Hard Fine on714 words
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Article229 1911-02-18 9 Messrs. Fraser and Co.'s Weekly Circular. In their weekly share circular, dated the 1 1 1 1 inst., Messrs. Fraserand Co. state: The market has continued steady in each section and prices remain much the same. Rubber shares dropped slightly during the week but have recovered again229 words
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Article73 1911-02-18 9 Notice is given from the Privy Council Office in the London Gazette that a petition of Lieut General Sir R. S. S. Baden-Powell and othere, members of the Council of the Boy Scouts Association, praying for the grant of a Charter of Incorporation, has boon presented to the73 words
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Article657 1911-02-18 9 ENTERTAINING THE COLONIAL TROOPS. Lord Cheylesmore's Scheme. Volunteers from this part of the world who are anticipating taking part in the Coronation functions in London, will be interested learn that, the Colonial Troops Entertainment Committee, which did such invaluable work in entertaining the troops after the South African657 words
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Article295 1911-02-18 9 Damage Done by Blasting at Mount Wallich. A meeting of the Municipal Commissioners was held yesterday afternoon. The President, Mr. I. J. II all it ax. was in the chair and Messrs. J. Carapiet, F. E. Jago, Chia Keng Chin, and A. M. S. Angullia were also present.295 words
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Article31 1911-02-18 9 Tapping at Merlimaa into bu commence* immediately on about 80,000 trees, and in th. course of the' year a number more are ox pected to come into bearing.31 words
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Article535 1911-02-18 9 Chairman Reviews Position at the General Meeting. The second ordinary general meeting of Glenealy Plantations, Ltd., was held at Gresham House, at noon to-day, when the directors submitted the accounts for the period from November 15, 1909, to October 81 1910. Mr. H. R. Llewellyn presided and,535 words
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Article205 1911-02-18 9 Crown Lands and Public Officers' Bills Passed. A meeting of the Legislative Council was held yesterday afternoon, there being present The Governor, Sir John Anderson, G. C. M. G. the General Officer Commanding the Troops, Major-General T. E. Stephen son the Colonial Secretary, Hon. E. L. Brockman, C.205 words
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Article188 1911-02-18 9 Alternative Offers for Sale of the Property to London. An extraordinary general meeting of Ayer Panas Rubber Er.tate is being held on February 22 to consider the following offers for sale of the company's property to London Offer No. 1. To sell to a London company188 words
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Article1847 1911-02-18 9 MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE MISSING TREES. Captain Turner and Shares in The Company. To the Editor of the Straits Times. Honi solt Qui Ma! V Pense. Sir, That sort of thing has been done a good deal too freely, and Captain Turner did not make it sufficiently clear1,847 words
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Article232 1911-02-18 10 To the Editor of the Straits Tiniis. Sir,— Whilr atroagly eodotafaa tha viawi I by you* <orrrs]Kiiidi'nts Fiat Jnsiitia ami "An Indian on the subject Klines and Indians." 1 think a few words boas DM will not entirely out of place regarding the opinion axanaaai by "Klin);232 words
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Article238 1911-02-18 10 Tb tin; Kditor of the StraiU Times. Sir. HMMMMitf Thi- I'aimi Landn ■ad ISulilxT KstaU-s it should liavc had aooording to tbe pmsix-ctiis (i4,<K)O acrcH and UtMXK) Robber producing trees. But it was found that tlun: were only 7,. r ioo acres of land mill not238 words
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Article555 1911-02-18 10 (From Ods Own Correspondent.) Kota Bahru, February 14. Whilst some two hundred and fifty Sinkehs were being towed up the river last week, one of the boats capsized and a coolie was drowned. The coolie was said to have been suffering from incipient pneumonia, otherwise he might have555 words
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Article14 1911-02-18 10 Kow Seng estate. l,iiH3 lbs., an increase I over DaaaaaMrafMl lbs.14 words
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151 1911-02-18 10 Messrs. Charles Benjamin and Co. kindly favour us with the London prices they have received this morning Prick*. PRifßu. Allagars 46 Lauadrons p.p. j£:!.2.6p. \nnl» Malays 21 ;i Ledburys p.p. 80/- p. Viii;i<> Javas 8 6 Linggis 45/8 \n^!i> .loliorcs 10 6151 words
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Article20 1911-02-18 10 The South African team are continuing their run of luck. They managed to beat the Victorian representatives by seven wickets.20 words
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Article27 1911-02-18 10 According to the Hongkong Telegraph, Knockout Brown has beaten Wolgast in a very fast boxing bout. Digger Stanley has also been defeated. His conqueror was Tommy O'Toole.27 words
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Article27 1911-02-18 10 The football team of the Amateur Drawing Association will meet the Westminster Athletic Club in a friondly match to-day, at the RamVs Koclaination ground, at 5 p.m.27 words
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Article1026 1911-02-18 10 Prices Quoted in the Market This Morning. Singapore, February 18, 1911. Messrs. Lyall and Evatt, Exchange and Share Brokers, issue the following list of quotation." this morning Norn. Value. Buyers. Seller*. 2/- Allagar 4/8 4/11 2/- Options 1/10 2/6 1 Anglo-Java 8/- 9/4* 1 Anglo-Johore 11/- 18/61,026 words
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Article360 1911-02-18 10 St. Andrew's Cathedral. (Sunday, February 19, 1911.) Sexaoksixa Sunday. 7 a.m.— Matins. First Lesson Oencsis HI, Second Lesson S. Matt. XXVII, 1—27. Hymn 24a 7.45 a.*.— Holy Communion (Choral). lntn.it 319. Service ...Simper. Hymns 260, 322 and 551. 9.15 a.m.— Holy Communion (Plain). Hymns 198 and 324. 5.30360 words
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Advertisement57 1911-02-18 10 I dwell in the palaso and mansion My mme'R ou the lip* of tbe Royal, I am downed with a miilioa Uareli By tbe hard- worn sons of toil I am hailed with a spirit of gUdnesi In the homes of rich aad pior For I'm kaown to the nation57 words
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Advertisement53 1911-02-18 10 E. ft 0. HOTEL, PEKING The best and the moat treqaented Hott 1 iv the Island, and CRAG HOTEL The only Sanatorium in the Straits, ABH THB BBAMOHBS OF RAFFLES HOTEL, Singapore. SAFKIES BROTHERS, Proprietors. u2780 O. HEOKEB. •took and Share Broker. RUBBER EXCHANGE BUILDINGS, SINGAPORE. Tel. No. 697. Tele.53 words
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Advertisement292 1911-02-18 10 Raffles *H|| Hotel. SPECIAL DINNER To-Night. BUT A^^rx "Moutrie" PIANO from the PREMIER AND ORIGINAL Music House in the Far East The ONLY PIANO that has stood the test of 36 YEARS from the STRAITS to MANCHURIA. Over 1,400 in use to-day. We do not stock Inferior Nameless pianos. S.292 words
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Advertisement259 1911-02-18 10 CHILDREN'S CONCERT VICTORIA MEMORIAL HILL. Monday, February SO, 5.18 p.m. The Band of the Buffs, by kind permission, will assist. 16 2 20-2 GRANITE. The undersigned are prepared to enter into contracts for the supply of Granite crushed and screened to any siaea. FRASER ft CUMMING. 70. WinehAabir Hnnw PICTURES259 words
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Article1427 1911-02-18 11 Then: are two little phrases, of two woi-ds rach, fn»|iicntly heard in Kugland. that have a most iiiii-oinmonly ghastly significance for am rvous man. One is "Onilty. in'lud the «.ther Si»hvli Speech!! Anil nuuiv a Hi\oiismaii would prefer a week's solitary < cmfinc inc-iit in a secluded cell1,427 words
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Article575 1911-02-18 11 Announces that England will Always Be her Home. Koen satisfaction will be felt everywhere at tjnecn Alexandra's renew ed determination to make Knglaud her home. Soon after the death of King Kdward. ltcr Majesty, in i-eply to correspondent, stated her resolve to reside in future ill Kngland, and575 words
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Article292 1911-02-18 11 The Proposed Formation of a New Battalion. A suggestion for the formation of a regiment of Welsh Guards is lieing keenly discussed, and the coining investiture of the Prince of Wales at Carnarvon is used as an argument to strengthen the plea. On the ground of sentiment, or292 words
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Article57 1911-02-18 11 Mr. .1. I. Morgan has been attempting to create a iuono)ioly of all the telephones in America, hut, as there were some points contrary to law, he could not accomplish his object. He holds share* of the telephone companies to the amount of f I.~>O,OU>,(NX>. mid the eapital of the57 words
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Article826 1911-02-18 11 THE MOST FATEFUL EVENT OF THE CENTURY. Opiates of Peace and Prosperity. The l>aily Telegraph publishes a sigiiifi cant article by Dr. E. .1. I lille .n. wftf-n-m lie passes in review the broad facts »ml j^oeral tendencies in the sphere of foreign politics which have826 words
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Article280 1911-02-18 11 Colour of Hair and Complexion Affects the Voice. Those pessimists who are always moaning about the deterioration of the. human race may bo Hnrpritied to learn tliat in Home particulars at leant man is a better animal than he wax. Shaking at Bradford with The Human Voice280 words
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Article1038 1911-02-18 11 IS OIR FORHGN PERIOD TOO LONG? Discussion by an Officer. In the columns of a I* melon ]iaper. Col. Harold vllv discusses the question whether tlie foreign service i>eriod of the British soldier is too long. During each trooping st>asou as it comes round, he remarks, attention1,038 words
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Article48 1911-02-18 11 Tlie |>opiilatioii (Japancscl of Nagasaki at the end of 1910 was 178.U74, of whom 2*2,843 were householders. The number of females was 81,780. The increase of population during the year was 1,104. The numbers of births and deaths registered during the year were 3,479 and 2,60 b, respectively.48 words
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Article508 1911-02-18 11 Some of the Queer Fish Found There. A sort of natural history Ii— nil, in which paradoxf* and morals ana comical interlude were so deftly mixed Uiat it became quite as amusing as a pantomimes was the attraction set before a large n timber of children508 words
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Article540 1911-02-18 11 The Best Way of Avenging Slanders On Personal Honour. Is a man justified in thrashing another who has cruelly slandered him or those dear to him. A web-known London vicar, among other representative men who disenssud this problem with The Daily Mirror, thinks he is. The vicar of540 words
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Article76 1911-02-18 11 The Secretary to the I>oiidoii I'unt Office. in reply to a corrvK|xindent. lias (dated that the question of issuing (Milage stitni|m in rolls, as well as in sheets as at present, is under consideration. It was suggested that ribbons of stamps wound on a reel would save an enormous amount76 words
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Article1174 1911-02-18 11 Little Cohen: More vinegar, mother." Jlis. Cohen: "You mustn't take so much vinegar. Mosey. l>i>t ms had for \oier run stitutinu." Mi. Cohen Lat him Imf all lie vunts. I.c ah. If yi.ii stunt lii putt, lie can ride vii der railway all Ins life at half1,174 words
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Article1159 1911-02-18 12 HOW NELSONS DEATH INSPIRED THE TAILOR. By F. E. Dugdale. In the suburb of Hinchmore, not a dozen miles from Charing-cross, most men found higher favour in the eyes of their fellow, than did one James Cufley. He was silent, sullen puny and dull-faced a tailor by trade. His1,159 words
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Article476 1911-02-18 12 Wonderful New City to Rise in Path of Earthquake. Messina, the beautiful city in Sicily, so recently wiped out by earthquake, is to be rebuilt on a most lavish scale. Signori Sacchi and Ciufelli, the Italian Ministers of Public Works and of Posts and Telegraphs respectively, accompanied476 words
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Article307 1911-02-18 12 Little Czarewitcb and the Emperor of China Exchange Presents. The little Crown Prince of Russia recently sent to Pu Yi. the baby sovereign of China, a toy railroad that is perfect in every detail. Littleengincs carry beautifully fitted express, ai < oiii. todatiou and freight trains over307 words
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Article158 1911-02-18 12 The new volume of Knowledge opens with a I remarkablo article by Mr. Charles Darling, in which he describes an interesting experiment which, if a certain temperature be kept up, results in perpetual motion. Some com- 1 mcrcial aniline is poured into a glass beaker containing water and158 words
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Article1027 1911-02-18 12 GOSSIPY NOTES FROM A FLEET STREET OFFICE. The Scandal of the Sponge Cakes. The following references to Penang, by The Londoner, who writes a column of gossip for the London Evening News will be read locally with some amusement Out of a pile of newspapers awash1,027 words
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Article86 1911-02-18 12 The death has occurred in the National Asylum at Le Vesinet, of Mme. Le Breton, who, until quite recently, was a canteen woman in the French Army. The Daily news says she followed the colours in the wars of the Crimea and Mexico, and in the war with Prussia in86 words
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Article566 1911-02-18 12 VICTORY WILL REST WITH THE BEST TACTICIAN. Lessons of the Past. In the course of a leading article on the relations between Germany and England, the Morning Post says What gives a navy its war valne is not primarily the number of its ships nor their566 words
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Article532 1911-02-18 12 A Comparison of Relative Merits as Investments. The price of tea has advanced, and the shares of tea companies have responded by a rise in valne, writes a correspondent of The Financier. Good dividends are paid by the liest tea companies, and very much better dividends by532 words
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Article765 1911-02-18 12 Doctor Says Mild Flirts Make Better Mothers Are the new advanced women of England likely to drag the race downhill Is the old fashioned girl, who is interested in frocks and frills, dances, and mild flirtations, a better mother of the race than the new, athletic765 words
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Article111 1911-02-18 12 An interesting paint was discussed at the Liverpool police court recently, when John Hiley. a fireman on the steamship Matador, sued Messrs. T. and J. Harrison, the owners, for wages due. It appeared that Hiley brought home several parrots on the steamer from Brazil. Notice111 words
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Article77 1911-02-18 12 Professor W. B. Bottomley, of King's College, London, in lecturing at Willesden on Microbes," remarked that there was a good deal to be said in favour of the hobble skirt, which was so fashionable at the present time. Recently a lady, after wearing a trailing skirt for one hour in77 words
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Article85 1911-02-18 12 The latest Local Government Board return on pauperism shows that on July 1 last there were in England and Wales 887,102 people in receipt of relief, 189,688 being in London and 747,419 in provincial unions. Of this number 117,3.14 were insane, London providing for 26,805 of this total. The number85 words
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Article42 1911-02-18 12 The Sketch, in an illustrated item, states that Chinese compositors have to handle at least one million different characters when setting up type for a Chinese newspaper. As a matter of fact, says the Peking Daily News, they rarely handle over 7,000.42 words
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Article837 1911-02-18 12 HIS MAJESTY'S HEADQUARTERS IN INDIA. An Historic Palace India is showing the greatest interest in the forthcoming visit of the King for tho Coronation Durbar. For some time past tho question of the most suitable place for his Majesty's headquarter* at Dellii lias been debated. When the King837 words
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Article103 1911-02-18 12 A somewhat elderly bridegroom, of Now York, has started a suit for separation from his bride of five weeks on tho ground of wilful abandonment against his wishes. His wife says, in reply, that her aged husband is a faddist, who insisted that she should accompany him on a barefoot103 words
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Article86 1911-02-18 12 In a heavy downpour of rain, the funeral took place of Samuel Howe, 7H, a Peckliam man, who has earned the title of tho "Coster King." Kowe only Survived Ihh wife, who bore the title of the Coster Queen," by three weeks. Thousands of people lined IVckhaiii High-street to watch86 words
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Article77 1911-02-18 12 The maiden lady looked at the tramp closely, being proud of her power of reading faces accurately, and said Well, I never give to tramps as a rule, I nt there's some thing about your face whi' h 1 like, which makes mo feel I can trust you," uml slut77 words
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Advertisement154 1911-02-18 13 II it be not true, speak it not, II it be not aeemly, do it not." Marcos Anrelius. The one and only Solß Agents t PATERSON, SIMONS CO., LTD. CONTRACTS SECURED For the supply of SLEDGE BRAND MILK TO ALL THE Government Medical Institutions IN THE Federated Malay States. BOLE154 words
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Advertisement487 1911-02-18 13 ARTICLES FOB SALE. BIRDB OF PARAOIBE FOR SALE. At Messrs. Moraux Co 10/20, Boat Quay. 101 v FOR BAIE PRIVATELY. Fourteen valuable briok built shophouses situated at South Bridge Road, Circilar Road, Chinchew Street and Church Street Leasehold for 000 years. For particulars, apply to 8021 POWELL CO., Auctioneers. RUBBER487 words
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Advertisement766 1911-02-18 13 NOTICES. NOIJCE. The Power of Attorney granted by me, CHUA LEX LEW, to YEO CHIAP HO (otherwise known as YEO HYE POH) has been revoked, and the said Yeo Cbiap Ho and his substitute or substitutes have no longer any authority to act for me in connection with CHOP KWOXO766 words
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Advertisement755 1911-02-18 13 HDTICEB. GOVERNMENTJOTIFICATION. NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE BOARD OF LICENSING JUBTICEB. The Meeting of the Lioensing Justices for the quarter commencing April Ist, 1011, will be held in the First Magistrate's Court at 2 80 p.m i on Tuesday, the 21st Marob, 1011. Applicants for transfers, renewals or new lioenoes,755 words
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Advertisement435 1911-02-18 13 NOTICES. ASSOCIATION OF ENGINEERS. The Annual General Meeting of the Association will be held in tbe Rooms, 48b, Raffles Place, on tbe evening of Thursday, the 28rd February, 1911, at 8.45 p.m. BcsiNKsa: 1. To pass Balance Sheet. 2. Election of Offioe Bearers. 8. General. OEO. B. HARLEY, Hon. Secretary.435 words
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Advertisement496 1911-02-18 14 IHSURftNCE. GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE CO.. LIMITED. Head Office Winchester House, SINGAPORE. Board Of Direotorai G. A. Dbrrick, Esq., Chairman. A. H. Fair, Esq Managing Director, (mi Fowlii, m.b., cm Chief Med. OfficerK. M. Elliot, Em. Ray. N. J. Oouvrrur. Tow Noas Pan, Esq. Ono Soon Tkk, Esq. Shoo Siam496 words
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Advertisement236 1911-02-18 14 INBURANCE. FEDERAL LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY OF CANADA, Established 1882. Imuranoa in Force, over $t7,MO,MM New Buaineaa, 1900, over feSM.OM Net Surplus above liabilities for reserve and all outstanding claims, over $2,076,000 (Straits Currency). Over $3S,tM was set aside as a special addition to Policy reserves. J. H. EVANB, Manager, South236 words
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Advertisement465 1911-02-18 14 BALEB BY AUCTION. ■ORT6MEPB SALE. On Tuesday, February 21, at 2.80 r m. Freehold land fronting a reserve for road off Balestier Road, Singapore, area 28,669 square feet, being lota 197 and 198 of Grantß Nos. 12 and 26. POWELL CO., Auctioneers 16-2 20-3 MORTGAGEES SALE. At Messrs. H. L.465 words
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Advertisement735 1911-02-18 14 SALES BY AUCTION. MORTGAGEE'S SALE. AGRICULTURAL LAND AT PONGOL, At Messrs. H. L. Cogbltn k Co.'s Saleroom*, On Wednesday, Febri-aky 22, at 2.80 p.m. District of Pongol, Lease 289 for 999 years. Quit Rent 94.20. Area 13 acres. 0 roods. 28 poles. H. L. COGHLAN k CO.. Auctioneer. 18-3 21735 words
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Advertisement1082 1911-02-18 14 MUEB BY AUCTION. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. auction sale: of Java Teak and Europe-Made Household Furniture, Etc., THE PROPERTY OF O. SCHUDEL, ESQ., To be held at Stanmore, Grange Road, Tanglln, ON SATURDAY, MARCH 11. Handsome drawing-rocm, dining room and bedroom furniture of tbe best description. Excellent Cottage Piano by Rachals k1,082 words
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Article764 1911-02-18 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Motor-Car Shafts. In a paper dealing with castellated sliafta for motorcars read before the Institution nf Automobile Kn^inecrs. Mr. Charles E. Larard said th<;re was a lack of information for the guidance of the motorcar manufacturer relating to the strength, elasticity,764 words
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Article250 1911-02-18 15 Fine Performance by An American At San Francisco. Mb, Ely, the aviator, -stai-teil on January IH, from S.lfri<l». li. a place 12 miles to the south of San Francisco, with the object of seeing whether lie could l;n il ou the deck of the cruiser Pennsylvania,250 words
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Advertisement350 1911-02-18 15 WOLSELEY CARS FORMERLY KNOWN AS BIDDELEY AUTOCARB Sole Agents Penang, F.M.S. and Sumatra. CENTRAL SSSSS SILENT KNIGHT Arriving Shortly 8 11. 1., Single cylinder, four-seated Cars. II U.P., Two cylinder live seated Cars. In Stock t 20 H.P., ficylindcr, savenseated, STANDARD," painted Black. 15 11. P., 4-cyliu.kr, five seated, NAPIER"350 words
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Advertisement58 1911-02-18 15 ABSOLUTELY SAFE. When yon have a cold get a bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. It will soon fix yon up all right and will ward off any tendency toward pneumonia. This remedy contains no opium or other narcotic and may be given as confidently to a baby as to an58 words
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Advertisement572 1911-02-18 15 ITCHING WAS SOMETHINGTERRIBLE Felt as if He Could Tear Leg. Of. Could Not Sleep. Would Wake Up a/yd Find Knee Covered with Blood from Awful Scratching. All Sorts of Ointments Failed. Cuticura Olntmeflt Cured Completely. "I have Wn afTv led on my knee (or about two years with what tin.-572 words
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Advertisement78 1911-02-18 15 MMfk McKENZIES mm Quinine MK 3?on Ixife pSHAKE THE BOTTLE.' J»i ZT Mne&iron I OB AN EXCELLENT REMEDY FOH IpC TflUlO I NEURALOIA. NERVOUSNESS, I U R I LOSS 0F APPETI'IK, °TC. mSOFMEMORy, P 85 eta. W*^^ V rER BOTTLE. K.A.J. Chotirmall&Co. tWbo have jnst received new stock ol Jade78 words
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Advertisement511 1911-02-18 16 "ELEPHANT" Cement. BEST PORTLAND GUARANTEED PURE. MANUFACTURED IN ENGLAND. SHARPE, ROSS CO., LTD WANTS. BHORTHANO WIST WANTED. Capable shorthandwriter and typist. Apply to McAlister «s Co., Ltd. 42 n CHINEBE CLERK WANTED. Wanted for Kuala Lumpur, jorng Chinese Clerk with a knowledge of bookkboping and aorounts. Apply to Paterson, Simons511 words
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Advertisement443 1911-02-18 16 WANTS. FOREMEN WANTED. Wanted for Bangkok, two Foremen Specialists j Reinforced Concrete Bridge and Building Wjr >. Salary Ticals 860 per month. Apply giving particulars of ex. perience and copies of testimonials to Progress," c,o Straits Times. 162 q SURVEY DEPARTMENT. KEDAH. Applications are invited for the following pensionable appointment*443 words
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Advertisement584 1911-02-18 16 TO BE LET OB SOLD. TO BE liT. Godown, No. 6 Mirbau Road, and shop Houses No. 22 and 38, South Canal Road. Immediate entry. Apply to Go Boon Quan, 88, Chiu Swee Road. u2686 HOUSES TO LET. No. 80, Robinson Read, and Nos. 41 and 44, Anson Hoadr Apply584 words
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Advertisement571 1911-02-18 16 NOTIGEB. NOTICE. The undersigned beg to inform the public that from the Ist day of March, 1911, they will start an establishment under the Firm name of Ching Keng Lee Co., at No. 3, Raffles Place, Singapore, as Auctioneers, Estate and Commission Agents and Contractors. Dated this 16th day of571 words
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Advertisement744 1911-02-18 16 NOTICES. KIAM KIAT CO. SHIP-CHANDLERS, ■www— Hl ami M.slelpal Contractor*. Telephone No. 431. 108 109. Market Street THE SEMBAWANG RUBBER PLANTATIONS. LTD. Notice is hereby given that tbe transfer books of this Company will be dosed from February 26, to March 5, 1011 (both days inclusive), in order tbat a744 words
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Advertisement324 1911-02-18 16 BOARD AND LODGING. BOARD AND RESIDENCE. Board and apartments for single gentlemen at 11, Dhoby Ghaut. Terms Moderate. 2166 BOARDANO RESIDENCE. Splendid single and doable rooms with verandahs, baths and showers attached. dose to town. Every Comfort Tennis Court Terms moderate, Apply Killiney House, 7, Bt. Thomas' Walk. 22 0324 words
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Miscellaneous240 1911-02-18 16 Straits Wimes. ADVERTISEMENT RATES.—Misoellane ocs wants of every description are inserted at tbe prepaid rate of 91 per; four lines for one or two insertions. Notices of Births, Marriages, or Deaths, if not mounding four lines, 91 each insertion. For p.p.o. oards, on page 6, 92. Inch Scali Rat is240 words
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