The Straits Times, 17 July 1911

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    13 1 The Straits Times. NO. 23.619 SINGAPORE. MONDAY. JULY 17. 1911. PRICE 10 CENTS
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      292 1 WATSON'S MTo. 1O Whisky THE BEST 1 Cox's Air Gas Lighting System THE CHEAPEST LIGHT OH EARTH. COX'S AIR GAS MACHINE. Short Description. •tfv^Slfc 1 1 |.w»w 1 'n Air lias Macbinu is ail entirely self containtd ('ant I I Jtl~ b^Pl iieoeratin^ iv itsoif a I'etrol < -ifl in
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      84 1 Robinson Co. T JUST UNPACKED: S, KODAK "N.C." FILMS. "KODAK" '4 PLATE CAMERAS. BRITISH MADE ENSIGN CAMERAS. I Plate and Postcard Sizes. POPULAR PRICES. BBljg Cameras fitted with jKfi ENSIGN ANASTIGMAT LENSES. JpHfiS^ "ALOIS ANASTI6MAT LENSES. RAPID RECTILINEAR LENSES. Robinson A Co. FRESH ENGLISH KIPPERS HADDOCKS FISH FILLETS BLOATERS. SINGAPORE
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      9 1 USE MORSES DISTEMPER JtOAMSON. G LFILLAN ANO CO., '.TO.
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    BRITISH WIRELESS.
    1037 2 THE CHAIN OF STATE-OWNED STATIONS. Imperial Conference Discussion. The Time* gives au official report of the proceedings of the Imperial Conference on June 15, when wireless telegraphy was discussed. The report, which is of considerable local interest, is as i'ollows Sir Joseph Ward moved That the great importance
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      575 2 A Nurse Companion Pneumonia and Pleurisy After Effects, Wasting and Weakness II ipi'V anil cheerful with abundance of energy and Rood spirits, is how Mist Dunford describe! herself from the day she commenced to take 1 'ho* lerinc. Yet before slie found relief in Phosferine words failed to expnsi the
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      338 2 WARRANTED FIFTEEN YEARS P-t" Govo n tr y Fiymmß //3A H-y l-ree Wtiee.%. llyti ot ftrc k*f V/MEAD eSySBSSbu Stop That Pain! Accidents will happen. Disease and various ailments sometimex come in spite of all precautions. Bat why endure the aohes and pains when Little* Oriental Balm well robbed in
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      282 2 Emaciated Ad nits NEED m KEPLER' y--» (IRADK UA*K) I SOLUTION (OF COD LIVER OIL IN MALT EXTRACT) This delicious, digestive body builder exerts its influence upon the very source fe. of nutrition the blood. It fills the veins with rich, vitalising blood, and rapid improvement takes place. The cheeks
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    Whisky Syndicate.
    798 3 AN ATTEMPT TO CORNER OLD HIGHLAND MALTS. Opposition to the Blenders. A correspondent writes to the Time* The improvement which has takcu place in the outlook fot the Scotch whisky trade as a result of, first, the recovery in th"c consumption, and, second, the partial depletion of the
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    A Curious Customer.
    250 3 A Frenchman, named V. Dumesnil, was taken iuto custody by the French police at Shanghai in rather peculiar circumstances, reports the N. C. D. News. About two months ago, he first camo under the notice of the authorities, being brought before the French Consular Court with reference
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      562 3 gramophone Sjeeords JOHN BULL RECORDS 10 DOUBLE SIDBD, ALL THE LATEST SONGS, ETC. $1 each. LARGE SELECTION IN ENGLISH AND DUTCH RECORDS. Bole Agents: WEILL AND ZERNER, STRAITS SETTLEMENTS AND F.M.S. 29-U-i 28-7-12 RAVENSWAY AND COMPANY. Undertakers and Monumental Masons ESTABLISHED 1881. JUST RECEIVED I New Goods ot Superior Quality
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      12 3 Woods Great Peppermint Cure (or all internal complaints. Dysentery, Gonehs, Colds, etc.
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      696 3 i X Hunyadij v Janos v The Best Natural Aperient Water I I lor sluttish bowels, firings relief I In the natural easy way. Speedy. sure and gentle. Try a bollic m II —and drink half a tumbler f] mm on arising, before breakfast, for M "Fob tbi Blood is
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      600 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. prtFa STEAM NAVIGATION CO. POR CHINA, JAPAN, PENANG, CEYLON, AUSTRALIA. INDIA, ADBN, BOYPT, MEDITERRANEAN, PORTS, PLYMOUTH AND LONDON. Through Bills of Lading issued for China Coast, Persian Oulf, Continental, and American Ports. -t, iilj« r<- will leave Singapore on or about: MAIL LINES Outtvard (for China.) 1911 I
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      547 4 STEAMER SAIUNGS. N. Y. K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. A Fortnightly service is maintained be tween Yokohama via ports to Marseilles, London and Antwerp, under mail contract with tbe Imperial Jdpaacee Government The New Twin. screw Steamers maiutsining this service havo been specially desiuned anri constructed, and
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      589 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LD. EAST COAST SERVICE. For Pahang, B-wserih, Trinfeganu, Bisut, Samerak, Bicho, Kelantan. Bangnara, Telnpin, Panarai. Pttani, Singora, I,i?i:i, K)'i*imii, Bnlii, LMgiuso, Chumpon Taku. KoUUk and Bangkok. a.«. MAHIDOL due 137 Departure 197 at 3 p.m. ss. RE DANG 307 93 7 Will not
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      509 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. HAMBURG AMERIKA LINE. HAMBURG. AMD OtUTSCHE DAMPrKMffFAHRTSGES. H»Mfa IREMEN Combined Service. Tbe steamers of these Companies maintain a regular service between Hamburg Bremen Antwerp, and Rotterdam, and tbe Straits, China and Japan. Homewards, they are despatched fort nightly for Havre and Hamburg and onoe a month for Bremerhaven
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      638 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. IN D. L. Rorddeutscher Lloyd, Bremen. IMPERIAL 6ERMAN MAIL LINE. .Tbe fast and well-known mail steamers ol tnis Company sail fortnightly from Bremea Hamburg, via Rotterdam, Antwerp, Southamp ton, Gibraltar Genoa, Naplei (oonnaotlag Marseilles, N pies, Alexandria, and vioe versa) Port Said, Suez, Aden. Colombo, I enang. BiDgapore,
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    DAILY TIME TABLE.
    107 5 FIXTURES. Monday, July 17. Higli Water, 1.1/ i am., 2.58 p.m. Philhurinonic Orcbestra 6.1S p.m. N. D L. homeward mail dne, 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 18. Hi-h Wati r. 2.4 ft.ra., 8.0 p.m Singapore Ah-j?.' s. Wednesday, July 19. High Water, 'I 59 a.iv., 8.41 p.m Thursday,
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    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    220 5 To DAT. Malacca, P Swettcnham and T.l k An-n: Krian 8 rm Indra^iri Aing Thye Bpm Hon»kni'i', Shanghai and Japan A. Ape -ir 8 pin Batu l'alist Hong Wan 8 \ui Mal'ic-a, Port Dictvon and P irt Sw» .lucham Hong Ho Bpm Po t S*c',teulißm Ciilyle 8
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    Mail Steamer Movements.
    125 5 Tbe I Tip. G.rmaa mail steamer Yorck having left Hongkong at 8 p.m. on TbarprUy, the 13tli instant, may be expected to arrive here at 6 p.m. to day. Tbo Imp. German m*il i>team°r Klrist hiving left Colombo at 6 pm. on Saturday, tli l'tl. inntant, may
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    SINGAPORE SHIPPING.
    375 5 Latest Arrivals. Arratoon Apcar, B-it. «tr. 2931 tons, C*pt Hudson, July IS. From l.'ilaitta, Jn'y 7. G o ai: ip. P*tor»on Simon* Co. For Honukonu, July 17. It «Ih. Avdaombov. ISri'. sir. 'I+l9 tons. CipUio Co.-krl 1 July 1«. From Muke, July 8. G.c. MitMn li i— »n
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    Yessels at Tanjong Pagar and Keppel Harbour.
    98 5 Yessels at Tanjong Pagar and Keppel Harbour. Wharvu at which Vessels are Berthed To- Day. TANJONG PAGAR Rast Wharf Basin Per»k. East W Section No. I— T.esta. Sbiibs Wharf Nil. Main W.'Siot. No. 2— A. Apcar.WadePanay B— Nil. 4— Gerd. s—Bar<5 Bar< n loncrdsle. o—Stentor.0 Stentor. Laooon Dock 7— (Under
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    LOCAL PASSENGER LISTS.
    47 5 Arrivals j Per steamer Df!i, Ju'y 16. Frorr Bang- I Vok: Uovd, A. Spioo. J H. D.ii^n, I E. S. FarncH. L M. 01 "ke ard U R»ffn,r. Ptrs'tamir Prr 6t, Ju'y I*.— From Hang- 1 kok: Mr. Auslander. Mr. and Mri SwacsoD. I
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    Expected to Arrive.
    270 5 Per N. D L sSamer K'f ist, rliio July 21.— Mi°» H. I. ne S. h"«'er, Mr J P Hacf. Mr and M-r \V.Ir..»-, i'r SeyeH Mnhrm. r), M. M-m Cbf>w Trxidoa Mr a»d M>s J W Schlimmer. IV f Galileo C Mini. Mr Max M i-'
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    Finance & Commerce.
    225 5 Finance Commerce. EXCHANGE. SINOAPORB, JCLY 17. 1811. On Londok— Bank 4 m/i 2/4 J Demand 2/4 ft Private 8 m/« 2/4 1 do 8m/ B 2/41 On Gmmaht— Bank d/d 2881 Private 8 m/p 2424 Oh Fbahcb— Bank d/d 294, Private 8 m/t 269 Oh Ihdu— Bank T. T. 174|
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  • TO-DAY'S STOCKS AND SHARES.
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      MINING.
      178 5 [pirae !2 Faluoi 10 10 Belrt Tto 10 10 Brnan« in 10 HruH.li Hyd 10 10 Kanaboi ci £1 Kicta Tin 61 £1 Kledang Tie 10 10 Knantan Tin 81 £1 Labat Mince 10 10 Malacca Tin >/. 6/- Pahang Consol 61 £1 Penf;kalen El £1 Pasing Babra SI
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      RUBBER.
      596 5 Issue S Value Bnyors. Sellers. 2/. 2/- Allagat 8/10 4 2 a/- Anglo- Mala j IT 4J 18/4] 2/. 2/. Batons Malaka 2/1 2/6 £1 £1 Bato CaTM 18.10.0 14.0.0 £1 £1 Bafj Tijza 8.118 817 6 £1 £1 Bukit Kajang 1.17.6 2.0.0 £1 £1 Bokit Linteng 4.0.0 4.10.0
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      GENERAL.
      120 5 Issue S Value Bnyeti. Seller* 10 10 Baaton norn Smelting 1000 10 7 7.00 £1 £1 Eleotrio Tramways 8/8 4/8 10 10 Fraser A Neave 40.00 42.00 100 Howarth Brskine 45.00 100 7% Piei. 91.00 100 100 Kate Bro, D. 1. 140.00 100 100 B 8% Cum. Prof dom
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      DEBENTURES.
      51 5 Bnyen Seller* Spore Municipal 4)% of 10 7 »1,600,000 6% 7% pn Spore Municipal 4|% of 19(9 •1.000,000 6% 7%pa Spore MaoicipaU% 9 Wit. 9oo B%dU pa> Bayers Sellers Howarth Brakine 8% 1800,000 par Riley, HargTeaves 6% $284,000 2* Singapore Elootrio Tramways 6% £850,000 S'poro Municipal 6 11,878 000
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      14 5 For all internal complaints. Dysentery Coughs, Colds, etc, take Woods' Great Peppermint Core, I
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      368 5 AUCTION SALES Powell and Co. Jnly 18 At saleroom, valuable Japanese Cn-ioR, a- 11. Jaly 18— At saleroom, polished teak side bo mi acd bookcase, at 11. Jaly 18— At saleroom, vnluahV freehold land acd bouse propr rty, I'pper StraDgoon Roarf, at 2.30. Jaly 18 At saleroom, land and bouse
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      916 5 SPECIAL FERTILIZERS For Rubber, Sugar Cane, Coconuts, Tapioca, Maize, Rice, etc. POTASH. SULPHATE of POTASH, MURIATE of POTASH or KAINIT should be included in every manure. Other MANURES always in stock. DOUBLE SUPERPHOSPHATE. BASIC SLAG. ORDINARY SUPERPHOSPHATE. SULPHATE OF AMMONIA. BONEMEAL. NITRATE OF SODA. BLOODMEAL. Sample* and prices on application
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      146 5 HIGH-CLASS Telephone Ho. BIS. UNDERTAKING. •a. phkmp str^t, «in««por«. MR. ALBERT L. A. DALEY Bega to inform the public that the kind patronage aooorded bim daring tbe ptss few yean*, has made it necessary lor bim to acquire another new Rubbertyped Hears*, which surpasses all others in tbe Straits. Mr.
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    The Straits Times. MONDAY, JULY 17. SPAIN AND MOROCCO.
    1073 6 The Straits Times. MONDAY, JULY 17. SPAIN AND MOROCCO. For some time past it has been abundantly evident that Spain, instead of co-operating with France for the pacification of Morocco, as she is honourably bound to do under the treaty of Algeciras, has been studying how to make the task
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    19 6 An examination of Govern ment officers studying Malay will bo held in Singapore, Penaug and Malacca on August 2.
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    21 6 Copies of the report of the Queen Victoria Memorial Committee, 191)1-1911, can be seen on application at the Colonial Secretary's Office.
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    26 6 The steamer Ipoh now leaves Penang every Tuesday, at 5.15 p.m., fur the convtuienoe of passengers arriving by the train due at Penang at 5 p.m.
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    67 6 The experiment in growing Para rubber at varying elevations on Ounong Angst in Negri Seiubilan li.v- been kept in order. Though all the trees are in good condition, those at tlio higher plots show distinctly the retarding influence of elevation of growth. A fair proportion of the trees will be
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    31 6 In connection with tbe Football League, the name of Mr. J. Gillies has been added to the list of referees while that of Mr. F. Apps was included among those selected.
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    28 6 The Straits Chinese Reading Club wil meet tomorrow at 8 p.m. in the CCAHall, Prinsep Street, to consider plans for the new session. New members will be welcome.
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    29 6 Through the medium of the Government Gazette, the Registrar of Societies calls upon the Singapore Eura-Chino Young Physical Culturists Association to furnish proof of its existence within three months.
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    32 6 Duflz, who was recently convicted of having embezzled huge suras of money belonging to French religions associations for whom he had officiated as liquidator, has been sentenced to 12 yoara' penal servitude.
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    38 6 People in Ipoh are complaining of the terrific heat. On the evening of the 14th iiiHt. it was particularly hot, the thermometer in one bungalow in thcGopeng Roar), standing at 90 degrees in the shade at six o'clock.
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    34 6 ThcCamphuijs, which left this for Batavia on Saturday afternoon, carried away quite a collection of Malayan fauna, among them bear cabs, a tapir, a Rplendid specimen of the orang-utan, and some sloths and birds.
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    32 6 According to the AVcser-Zcitunj,'. the Kaiser has declined to pardon Captain Trench and Lieutenant Brandon, the English officers, ho were sentenced to a term of imprisonment in a German fortress for espionage.
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    40 6 The adjourned hearing of the preliminary cnquiiy into the charge of murder against A. I. M irie and Bernard Caldera lias had to bo postponed till the 24th inst. on account of the indisposition of Mr. Braddell, counsel for Marie.
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    50 6 The ratio of pauperism in England and Wales last April was 18.H per 1,000 inhabitants, against 22.3 in April, 1010, t M number of paupers having fallen from 7H9,00S to 6 j.">. 71:). In Lonriou the declino was from 1-21.749 to 106,4a3, or from 26.9 per 1,0 0 to 2J.5.
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    48 6 At the Gloucestershire Assizes, a jury has awarded the Rev. W. Turnell a vordict for 10,000 damages against tlie Rev. .1. A. Pearson in consequence of the defendant's action in persistently sending to the newspapers notices alleging that the plaintiff was about to marry the defendant's divorced wife.
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    49 6 There was a crowded hotiße at the Theatre Royal on Saturday night, when the Star Opera <ouipany successfully staged a lli.in-itn'ii play entitled Gul/ar and Neky. The company his recently been strengthened by new actors and actresses, and cvi-ry effort is made to popularise this already popular Malay Theatre.
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    53 6 A tragedy involving the death of five children under terrible circumstances has been reported from Poboyanka, in the Akkerlii.in district, Russia. The children climbed into an iron safe, the lid of which w :ih propped open by a pieco of wood. The latter was accidentally knocked away, and the children
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    46 6 On Thursday, the V.M.C.A. Parliamentary Debating Society will discuss a motion expressing the opinion that Government should consider the advisability of reconstructing the Legislative Council and providing for the election and payment nf members. The Society will now meet on alternate Thursdays instead of on Wednesdays.
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    68 6 i The Court of Appeal has quashed the conviction of Nina Vasnileva, who was 1 recently sentenced to two years' imprison ment on a charge of having been concerned in the tragic burglary at Exchange Buildings, Houndsditch. The court held that the woman was doubtless doing domestic work i at
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    76 6 The Delhi Coronation Medal will have on its obverse side, the heads of the King and Queen crowned and with an ornamental wreath Riirronnding them, the exact reproduction of the design used at home. On the reverse Aide will be a Persian inscription forming a chronogram and giving 1911 as
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    69 6 It speaks well for the Straits Opera Company to be able to draw snch a crowded house as it did on Saturday nig'ut despite the numerous counter-attractions in the town on that evening. The company staged Princess Noorsbam which judging from the frequent applauso was well received by the audience.
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    78 6 The Coronation illuminations at the International Kuhber Exhibition at tin; lloyal Agricultural Hall wore very elaborate. One hv-ge scroll enclosed a large G. and M. surmounted by a lighted crown, whilst another scroll 52ft. across contained the words Ood Bless Our King and Queen. Long may they reign." This also
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    102 6 On information received, Mr. Byrne, of the Government Monopolies, boarded the l'aroo, while "lii! was lyiug at the quarantine roods prior to leaving for Australian ports, on Saturday afternoon. The 8-tcond clerk of the steamer was asked to show the Government officials his cabin. On going in a kraui saw
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    400 6 Sir Arthur Yonng has accepted tlio position of patron of tin- Young Men's Christian Association of Knala Lumpur. The Sultans of IVrak and Kduntan visited Brooklands last month, with Lord Mayo, to sco an afternoon's motor racing. According to the Malay Mail, the marriage of Mr. K.
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    Malacca Rubber Auction.
    49 6 At the weekly rubber auction at Malacca, on Saturday, the following prices were realized Sheet No. 1 till GO por picul. Sluet No. 2 $2-21 60 Bark crepe Xo. 1 )I4J Bark crepe No. 2 130 50 String scrap f 110 The bidding was keen throughout.
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    An Art Sensation.
    118 6 Mr. Picrpont Morgan is the present owner of Oainiborough's famous portrait. The Duchess of Devonshire, v.huh whs once stolen from tho Messrs. Agncw, and was afterwards found at Chicago. Thu authenticity of the picture ha* been challenged by another Duchess of Devonshire, says a London telegram. The
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    Rubber in North Borneo.
    127 6 The North Borneo Official Gazette publishes tin; report mi the Customs Department for 1910. 111 1 says Estate rubber and limber saved uh froiu having a big loss on exports, both these headings showing very hini' advances mi the previous year iimi more than counterbalancing the
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    F.M.S. Contingent's Grumble.
    182 6 The X.M.S. contingent were stationed in tbe neighbourhood of Buckingham I'alace both for the Coronation procession and for the. one through London next (Jay. If the idea was to (jive the Malay BtfttM a good advertisement (Hays the Malay Mail), it iippears lrom a privato letter received
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      122 6 Special Film ot the CORONATION OF KINB GEDRGS V- OFEHGLAMD AT THE ALHAMBRA BEACH ROAD. TO'NIOHT. This Special Film also includes the following KING MD QUEEN ARRIVE AT WINDSOR." "CORONATION GUESTS." Arrival at Victoria Station of Pr nee Henry of the Netherlands, ihe Crown Prince and Princess of Germany, etc.
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    NEW JAPANESE TREATY.
    422 7 GERMAN TRIBUTE TO BRITISH DIPLOMACY. A Chorus of Congratulation. Rictus's Telbokam. London, July 16. In tho now Anglo-Japauesc treaty it is agreed that of tlm stipulations of the AngloJapanc»o treaty of 190.">, published in tho papers of September 27, 1905, clauses a, b, and c of tho
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    THE SEAMEN'S STRIKE.
    55 7 Liverpool Companies Raise Fares And Freights. Rkctkr'.h Tflkqkam. London via Durbun, June 16. At Liverpool, mauy of the shipping com- panics have decided, owin^ to tlio receut tilt ii-, to advance passenger rates, and pos- Ribly lii iglits. I'BHbcnKcr tickets to America and Canada will be increased
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    THE BISLEY MEETING.
    87 7 KIOTKRR TbLKOKAM. I .mill. hi. via Durban, July 16. At liisley, the McKiunon cup was won by Canada with 1581. Other scores were Knglnnd 1569 Ireland 1 Ml Scotland 1540 Guernsey 1499 New Zealand 1509 South Africa 1487 India 1436 Corporal Gebbie, of the 4th Scots Greys,
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    TURKISH MILITARY MISSION.
    25 7 Dku OsrAsiATinouß Lloyd Tklkukam. Berlin, July 16. Tho Tnrkish Heir-Apparent will at the end of September conduct a military mission to Berliu.
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    DEATH OF LORD BELLEW.
    18 7 Kbl'tku's Tklkukam London via Durban, July 16. Tho death is unuouueed of Lord Bellew.
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    THE MOROCCO DIFFICULTY.
    146 7 The Franco-German Negotiations Practically Completed. Rhotib's Tblkobam. London, via Durban, July 16. 'I'lu French newspapers arc dropping bints that the Franco-German conversations about Morocco turn upon German demands for compensation in Gaboon or the French Congo. A Berlin telegram says tho inspired Koclnischc Zcittmg deprecates the German
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    NELLMAY RUBBER COMPANY.
    187 7 Position of Affair After The First Year's Working. (From Our Own Ommhnß) Penang, July 17. Tin report for presentation at the first annual meeting of shareholders in tlio Nell 11 1 y Rubber i'oiii;i my to be held on the 21th inst. st itos tint the directors
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    LONDON RUBBER PRICES.
    37 7 ;Kbom k Malacca CORRB9PONDBNT.) Malacca, July 16 Information has been received by Malaco ttnbber Plantations, Limited, that the pric if fine Para in London yesterday was 4,5 per lb.. sellers. The market closed dull.
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    BELAT TIN MINING CO.
    456 7 Total Distribution for the Year of Thirty Per Cent. The report of the directors of the Bclat Tin Mining Company, Limited, for the year ending March 31 last states that the ore won during the jear amounted to piculs -1.9t9.21, Singapore weight, as against piculs .'>.7j:l
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    New Brazilian Laws.
    1132 7 LEGISLATION TO PROTECT THE RUBBER INDUSTRY. Loan to Be Negotiated. The Times correspondent, writing from Rio tie Janeiro on May 19, stated The efforts of Brazil to protect her rubbe 1 ndustry havo now reached a stage beyond plans and proposals. The State of Para has adopted
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    Britain and Japan.
    691 7 THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TWO NATIONS. Articles of the Old Treaty. We reproduce below the text of the agreement between Great Britain and Japan signed at London in August, 1905, now replaced by the newly-concluded agreement to which reference is made in today's telegrams. This will enable
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    ILL-TREATED BY TURKS.
    241 7 Case of British Explorer to be Inquired Into. As a ivsuit of the representation o! the British Embassy here, writes the Constantinople correspondent of the Morning Leader, the Turkish Government has ordered an inquiry to be made as to thu arrest and illtreatment of Mr. Wavcll, the
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    78 7 The Otfika Asahi notes that the total tonnage of Japanese steamships stands at I.2'i."i,iKH) and that of sailing vessels at 405, i XX). During tbo period from January to April last, an increase of 72,000 tons was shown in tho steamers and of 14,000 tons in the sailing vessels. During
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    THE KARANG CASE.
    395 7 Farther Hearing of Charge Against Captain and Owners. Evidence was resumed this forenoon, iv the senior magistrate')* court, in tho prosocution against Captain Mellor and tho Labtian Steamship Co., master and owners of tin; sunken steamer Karang, for loading petroleum without a certificate. Mr. Edmonds 1). I.
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    STRUTS STEAMSHIP CO.
    280 7 Successful Trial Trip of Steamer Krian. Shortly after ten o'clock yesterday morning, the Straits Steamship Company's new vessel, the Krian, started on a trial trip from off Johnston's I'ier and proceeded in the direc tion of Horsburgh lighthouse returning to the roads just before 4 p.m. It
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    MUSICAL EVENING.
    302 7 Large Gathering at the Boustead Institute. An enjoyable concert was given on Saturday last in the Boustead Institute, the chairman being Mr. A. M. Smith. The programme was of a varied nature, anil all the items wero uiiK'h appreciated. Mr. Fred Knight worked hue.l as accompanist, and his
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    JUNE RUBBER RETURN.
    21 7 The New Comet (late Brown Comet).— 1,427 lb., making a total of 0,416 lb. lor iho half year.
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    MOTOR ACCIDENT.
    77 7 CAR DEMOLISHED IN SMASH AT BROADSTAIRS. Lady Seriously Injured. Kiutkh's Trlkokam. London via Durban, July 17. Sir George Reid, with bin sou anil daughter, wero motoring at limadstairs wlieu their car collided with another and clashed into a tram standard. The car WM demolished. Sir Gcorgo K< i-l
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    THE KING IN WALES.
    70 7 Opening of National Library at Aberystwyth. Reutkh's Tklkoram. London, via Durban, July 16. Tin' Kiug has lakl the foundation stono of the National Library for Wales, at Aberystwyth. His .Majesty said Wales has always been remarkable for her ruoryy ami self sari ilioo in the furtherance
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    LORD KITCHENER.
    27 7 Appointed to Take Charge in Egypt. Kkctkk's Tklk ;kam. London, .Inly 17. It is officially announced that Lord Kitchener succeeds Bb KMon (iurHt in Kyyj.t.
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    NEW SWIMMING CHAMPION.
    50 7 kmt Tllh.u.-.j. Louden, via Durban, July 16. The New Zcalander, Champion, lias won the iiujjlish amateur long-distance swimming championship in the Thames, covering tho five miles in 1 hour 6 miv. 11 sees. Rattersby was second ii' 1 hour C mm. 25 sees. There were thirty competitors.
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    A PRINCE INJURED.
    56 7 ll> -tkk'b Trlbokam. London, via Durban, July 17. The horso of Prince Leopold of Ba t. n berg, who is camping with the Territorials at Lulworth, Dorset, bolted, and the rider was thrown. He was badly cut on the head and arms, but his condition is not
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    THE ANGLO-AMERICAN TREATY.
    41 7 Rkutkr's Tki.ki.u.xm. London via Durban, July 16. A Washington telegram states that France has expressed her readiness to sign an arbitration treaty with tho United States similar to tho Anglo-American treaty. Possibly both treaties will be signed simultaneously.
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    COUNTY CRICKET RESULTS.
    59 7 KinrKS TCLKOKAM. London, via Durban, July 17. Kent and Essex have drawn. Worcestershire beat Surrey at tho Oval by nine runs. Warwickshire beat Northants at Birmingham by 227 runs. At Hull, the Indians beat Yorkshire by seven wic!>> -N. Yorkshire beat I£aiu|'-.liir. l,y tin wi.U. h. Lancashire
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    TO SUPPRESS SABOTAGE.
    52 7 Kbutbr's Tklki.uam. London via Durban, July 16. Tbo French Ciovernmcnt has oifired reward of 6000 fiancs for the detection of the wreckers of the express ou July 1. A (special detectivo force is being formed to deal with sabotage on the railways. There have been 2,030 cases
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    UNOPPOSED RETURNS.
    25 7 Kbutbr's Tklkokam. London via Durban, July 16. Messrs. Tim llealy and Muldoon have be< n returned unopposed for north-cost and cast Cork, respectively.
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    FATAL AVIATION ACCIDENT.
    22 7 Kbutkk'h Tblbokah. London, via Durban, July 10. Tbo aviator I'iiillulo, while Hj inn at Algierr full and wo» killed.
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    THE BERTAM DIVIDEND.
    30 7 (Kbom Our Own Cokrkspondknt.) Colomlo, My l. r >. The llertam Rubber Co. p.ijs a final dividend of ten per cent., making 17} per cent, for the year.
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      94 8 In connection with tlie football cup tie, on Wednesday, the S.< '.C. I meet the Government Si r\icis, and on Thursday, Tho Buffs 2, play the Wooden The Twilight Club will meet the second eleven of the Juvenile Football Club on .Saturday next, tho 22nd, at tho
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      Lawn Bowls.
      29 8 S. C. C. Tournament. Iho following Moo in the S. C. C. lawn bowlstouniainentwillli.'Hayedto ROW DovT.i.K Handicap. Archdeacon l/.ardaml Brown v. Foremaa and McKuau. CuAMi'ioNsim\--llay v. Baton.
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      Football.
      371 8 Fairy Dale Cup Competition. The weather en Saturday afternoon was esi ■ptionally line -warm and dry. and a large eoneonrse of s|KCtators gathered at the St. .IoM-pli's SeliiKil play ground to witness tbe fust boat between teams represi nting the Mount Walli.h Club and the White Star Football Chili's
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    A THRILLING RESCUE.
    468 8 Lady Passenger's Terrible Experience at Sea. A thrilling story of rescue at sea was tnld on the arrival at Cardiff on June 16 of the crew of tlii' Norwegian steamer Vivienne, wlli 'i was Mini; oil the Lizard early in the morning in collision with the QaMBMI
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    THE MONEY MARKET.
    353 8 Messrs. Samuel Montagu and Co.'s Weekly Bulletin. M.ssis. Samuel Montagu and Co. write under date June 21 G.-li>.— 'f lie arrivals of bar gold were about XHOO.OItO of which j£161,000 was reserved for India, the remainder after providing for a limited demand for the Continent and for
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    GEORGE V. POSTAGE STAMPS.
    333 8 Official Stationery at Its Face Value. Halfpenny and penuy adhesive postage stamps of new design, and registered letter env.'lojKjs and thin postcards bearing impressed stamps with the effigy of King Oaotgi were to be placed on sale on the day of his Majesty's Coronation, at all
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    SCOTCH SENSATION.
    152 8 Thirty Cases of Supposed Ptomaine Poisoning. Considerable alarm has been caused in the neighbourhood of Laurison-placc, Edinburgh, by the illness of a number of persons during June IT and 1H resulting in the death of one youth, -< i sixteen, at the Catholic Working Boys' linn'":. The institution
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    Lord Kitchener as Rubber Planter.
    80 8 Viscount Kitchener is taking up land at Mulioroni, situated near the Uganda Railway, distant about 550 miles from Mombasa nnd 38 miles from the Victoria Nyanza. It is stated that the land has been taken up by Lord Kitchener principally for the cultivation of Ccara
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    STOCKS AND SHARES.
    790 8 Prices Quoted in the Market This Morning. Singapore, July 17, 1911. Messrs. Lyall and Evatt, Exchange and Share Brokers, issue the following list of quotations this morning Norn. Value. Buyers. Hellers. 2/- AUagar 8/10 4/4} 2/- Options 1/9 2,6 £1 Anglo-Java 4/6 6/74 1 Anglo-Johore 8/- 12,6
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      79 8 I don't care a hang if I get a bad cold, Ti.oukli my nweet little wife will be certain to ie. M I don't care a rap if I bring borne tbe flu," Ttioukh that in a secret I'm to ling to you. I'd just go and pi'dinse in Uss
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      589 8 BYour Rusty Ironwork RUSKILLA OR— RDST? [Z. To arrfft tbe oxidat rn tbat is gradually eatiog into the metal, ar< liable and ;j' durable; coteritg is imperative. Atlas RUSKILLA is a deoxidising raint which ftrta on existing runt with certain iIT c. 'Ibe iuat destroying iltmcDts in Atlas UUSKILLA penetrate
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      545 8 Raffles Mt Hotel. SPECIAL DINNER On Saturday, July 22. GRAND HOTEL CONTINENTAL Salmon. The only first class Hotel in Saigon. Every comfort. Splendid verandah. Restaurant. With management, French kitchen and attendance as in the finest European Restaurants. Manager G. Feraudy, late from the Grand Hotel, Paris. Saigon. Theatrical season (from
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      751 9 If it be not true, speak it not. It it )>•• not seemly, do it not." Marcus Aurelius. The one and only Sole Agent* PATERSON, SIMONS CO., LTD. SINGAPORE GOVERNMENT RAILWAY. FROM JULY 1. UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. TRAIN SERVICE FOR WEEK DAYS ONLY. IP TRAINS. 12 8 4 6 6
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      643 9 STEAMER SAILINGS. MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. Mail Line. POR CHINA, JAPAN, CEYLON, ADEN, BGYPT AND MARSEILLES. OmWABO HOSBWABD 1911 1911 Tonrane July 24 I Dumbca July 24 Polynesien Ang 7| A. Behic Ang 7 Caledonien Ang 21 Yarra Aug 21 Sydney Sept 4 j Tonrane Sept 4 Tonkin S-'pt 18 Polynesian Sept
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      1077 9 STEAMER SAILINGS. BURNS PHILP LINE. SINGAPORE TO JAVA PORTS, PORT DARWIN, THURSDAY ISLAND, BRISBANE and SYDNEY via TORRES STRAITS. AJao taking jgncoflera and cargo with tranßh.pmeut JB»her VICTO KIAN, BOOTH ADSfIKIIAN and NORTH QUFENBLAND PORTS, BRITISH NEW QJINEANEW DBITAIN, TABMANIAN aod NEW ZEALAND PORTS. Smooth Paaaatfs. Superb Scenery. A regular
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      419 10 HWTOJUICE. MEAT EASTERN UFE ittaiiDsiirF fin LIMITED. Head OHlce: Winchester House, SINGAPORE, Board of Dlfootor*. O. A. Dbbbick, Esq., Chairman. ji%KSrara r. M. Bluot,Bsq. Roy. N. J. Codvrbue. Tow Noam Pan, Bsq. Oko Soon Tbb, Esq. Cnoow Sum Tan, Bsq. TairKnu« Hock, Bsq. Hobacs W. RAPaa, Secretary. PgLIOY CONTRACTS. There
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      271 10 IWOIMCL FEDERAL UFE assurance company of mmd*. taF -.jKiM. Inaurano* in Foroe, over .$JI It*t,n*B.§o n*w mimn, wio, over...*!**"*.* Largo Net Surplus above liabilities for Rosorvo and all outstanding claims Direot Oovernment Superrision Cwh LoM>g Settlements, etc, made locally. J. H. EVANS, Manager, South Batten Asia. THE BORNIO qq LTDm
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      518 10 BANKIHQ. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUBTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER Paid op Capital in 60,000 Shares of £20 each £1,200,000 Reserve FoaPl £1,625,000 Reserve Liability ot Proprietors... £1,200.000 BANKERS. National Bank of Scotland. The London City Midland Bank, Ltd. SINGAPORE BRANCH. Current Aooounts are opened and interest allowed
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      265 10 BANKING. THE IZE HAI TONB BANKING AND INBURANCE OIL. LTD NO, 67 AND 68, KLING STRBBT. Established 1907. Capital paid up 11,000,000.00 Reserve liability ot proprietor 1,000,000.00 COURT OF DIRECTORS, 1. Tarn Taox Joom 8. Sm Kia Jam 2. Nam En Sbk<j 7. Tso Hoo Lai 8. Laow Chia Hand
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      1424 10 SALES BY AUCTION. IMPORTANT TANJONG KATONG SALE. High-grade TeaK Household Furniture, Pianoforte with Apollo Attachment, Gramaphone, etc. (The Property of tho late Capt. Thomas Mackio, Pilot), AT MERCY LODGE. NO. 158, TANJONG KATONG ROAO. On Saturday. July 22, at 1.30 p.m. Comprising: HANDSOME CARVED TEAK SIDEBOARD WITH MIRRORED BACK, POLISHED
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    THE MOTORING WORLD.
    1028 11 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Standard Threads and Nuts. The Engineering Standards Committee have issued a report [No. 54] on standard threads, nuts and bolt heads for use in automobile construction. Tho sab-committee entrusted with the drafting of the recommendations contained in this report comprised representatives
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      318 11 Bole Agenolei CENTRAL ran WOLSELEY FNfiINIF METALLURGIQUE I-'l^i VJ I rN kj arrol-johnston MINERVA. WORKS, I MARINE MOTORS I KELVIN LIMITED. -SB? WOLSELEY. STAR CARS Win the 16 H.P. Standard Class Race at Brooklands at an average speed of 56.247 miles per hour. Distance 277 miles, time 4 hours 55
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      55 11 The Llp-to-Date Woman. The woman of to-day who has good health, eood temper, good sense, bright eyes and a lovely complexion, the result of corroct living and good digestion, wins the admiration of the world. If your digestion is faulty Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets will correct it. For sale
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      391 11 The 1911 I CONTINENTAL iw -*v- l^i» niii I i hi p w^— mm i hßhhHhW, •Jl'*''-^* r i 'J^N*i on x w a^ our vßßUw^XSwß^BPKfiTfflyWilsMf^LJjiijun^i ill tvLl OmC69, 17. CollyerQuay, and will be demonstrated to any one interested. Prices and full particulars on application. This rim has been shown
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      341 12 JOHNSON'S "ELEPHANT" CEMENT Quality Guaranteed SHARPE, ROSS CO., LTD. WANTS. 1 DRAUGHTSMEN WANTED w anttd for MMafc Nortb Borneo, two Good Draughtsmen Apply by letter to Outhrie v Cc.. Ltd 11 7 o ORESSER WANTED. Wanted, Fully qualified Dresser for Estate in tbe F.M.S. Apply with copies of testi monials
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      401 12 TO BE LET OR SOLD. OFHCE UNO GOOOWN TO BE LEI. Witb immediate entry No. 7, Malacca Street. Apply to OUT Hl*. IE CO., LTD. UH a OFFICES TO LET. With immediate entry, first and second floors, No la. Raffles Quay. Apply Guthrie k Co.. Ltd. 14 a HOUSE TO
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      456 12 TO BE LET OB SOLD. OFFICES ANO GODOWNS TO LET. Nos. 8, 25, Boat Quay; No. 2-2, Raffles Quay Nos. 6 and 7, Telegraph Street Nos. 19, 20, 27, 28, 80, 81 and 82. Winchester House in 16, CoUyer Quay 38, i'.obinson Read. Apply CHOP HENG LOONG, 40, Robinson Road.
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      487 12 ARTICLES FOB SALE. FOR SALE. Four iron tanks, one new and three having been used very little, holding oach about IS tons. Prioe moderate. Apply Oaggino I Co. 118 1 v TURNOUT FOR SALE. Complete turnout for sale, consisting of an Australian cob, barne>s and Palanquin with lamp*. Price $R79.
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      659 12 NOTICES. KIAM KIAT A GO. SHIP-CHANDLERS, Iswbbjibl and Municipal CMtrMter*. Telephone No. 431. 108 k 100. Market Street. VACATION OVER. Commercial Department of Anglo Chinese School re-opens on Monday, July 10. Continuous session until Chinese New Year. YOUNG MEN here is yonr chance. We rquip you as Sbortband typists and
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      299 12 ROBINSON PIANO NEW RECORDS Large Consignment Jus>t Received. CHOCOLATK SOI.DIKI! OH NT Of LGUMBUM QUAKER OtaTL, KTC, XIV. All the Latest. ROBINSON PIANO c Jo. E.&O. HOTEL, PENANG The best and the most froqatut- J Hotel iv tbe Island, and CRAG HOTEL The only Sanatorium in the Straits, ABB THB
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      227 12 Straits *H)imes. ADVERTISEMENT RATES.— Miscc-!l&n» ous wants of every description are inner;ed at tho prepaid rate of II per four lines for one or two insertions. Notices of Births, Marriages, or Deaths, if r. i exceeding four lines, II each ingertiou Pot p.p.e. cards, on page 8, 12. Ixcb Sualb
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