The Straits Times, 19 August 1911

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    Masthead
    10 1 NO. 23.648 SINGAPORE. SATURDAY. AUGUST 19. 1911. PRICE 10 CENTS.
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      214 1 WATSON' No. 1O Whisky thl: best t»* #^r w -Warn KATZ^ROTHERS7 LIMITED. fS,SSfe!S* HOWARTH ERSKINE, LTD, H SOU AGENTS FOR E N John Tullis' N g a I BALATA AND LLAMA HAIR BELTING. R R s The Largest Sale of any Belting in the East. s SINGAPORE. 1_ B. C.
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      362 1 Robinson A Co. fl EVERYTHING FOR LAWN TENNIS. M The Challenge THE CELEBRATED Posts ocAIUN TeNNIS \-y f TTniiri"^ I m Ate m«d(; o( 8-incb Round Vt 11 I 1 1 I ]\J If \M^ Ash, well so.sonea and of The struLß Rackt t umJ \|f *****1^ 3 tlir- finest
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      29 1 DnMISY CO. CHAMPAGNE ADAMSON. GILFILLAN AND CO., LTD., »OLI AciKNTS. ANGOLA AND CASHMERE SUITINGS For Tropical Wear. BLACK FRESCO SAXONY COATINGS For Evening Dms, J. GROWTHER SHAW, Merchant Tailor.
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    ALL FOR EMPIRE.
    1458 2 FAREWELL LUNCHEON TO THE COLONIALS. Speeches by Mr. Asquith and Mr. Balfour. Lust month, Members of the Parliamentary Committee, who have Urn entertaining the representatives of the Dominion Parliami ni>, a faivw< 11 luncheon at Hampton rmu-t Piilacr to the delegates, who had just returned from a
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      251 2 'Kepler'^ Solution MaKes Fat. Flejb, "Bone and MttscU 'lil'l^l Kepler Solution is a food— not f\Ji^ a medicine. Ki\ The food that strengthens the </'■' weak and fattens the wasted. fa The food that enriches the blood iOl and fortifies the constitution. The food that sustains the invalid jJ; v/J^y
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      36 2 GHEONG BROTHERS. Dentists, No 25, South Bridge Road. First class Mechanical Dentistry, Gold Crowns Bridge, Filling and Vulcanite Duration oi West gairantecd. i. HAKGES MODBRATB. FULL LINE DENTAL SUPPLIES. Butt 'IjoUi Powders tad Btuohoa for sale.
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      55 2 Antiseptic Liniment. Cats and bruises may be healed in about one third the timo required by tho usual treatment by applying Chamberlain's Pain Halm. It is an antiseptic and causes such injuries to heal without maturation. This liniment also relieves soreness of tho muscles ami rheumatic painß. For sale by
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      458 2 IF YOU SUFFER FROM HEADACHES IF YOUR EYES WATER IF YOUR EYES TIRE SOON AFTER READING IF THE LETTERS APPEAR BLURRED. These are sure symptoms of defective vision and should be corrected immediately by the use of proper glasses. Why not cal. over at once and have your eyes tested
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      228 2 Easy^lies^his head who drinks Ffaser&Neaves SODA WATER .J jbtfbre turning JnfbrtfieNJght UNIVERSAL (Patent Fumugator 1 RECOMMENDED BY THB DEPT. OF AGRICULTURE, F.M.S. WHITE ANT rjy[ AND IN USE ON NEARLY EVERY RUBBER ESTATE IN THE F.M.S. EXTERMINATOR. SOLE IMPORTERS: AYLESBURY AND OAKLAND, IPOH. OBTAINABLE IN SINGAPORE FROM JOHN LITTLE CO.,
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    England's Danger.
    509 3 THE POSITION OF THE MERCHANT NAVY. 40,600 Foreigners Employed. A most serious state of things in n^aid to the position of the Itritish Merc;intil« M.iiinc is revealed by Mr. Geoffrey DMMJfi "lio utters a note of warning whicli ooi stales men cannot afford to neglect, lie shows that
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    STORY OF LION SHOOTING.
    184 3 lining Dutchman's Plucky Act In East Africa. Tin ii-markublc feat of Uilliuy seven liou* ■i:'l wounding two others with teu MsOMI ■red within teu minutes is can^iny consider able excitement auion<; sportsmen in lliiti>.!: Kast Africa, says a Central News message from Mombassa. This was tlic
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    Panama Possibilities.
    335 3 An uunoimci'incnt conns from San I'ianeiseo tliat tlic Hamburg-American Lino is making inquiries with a view of establishMMJ certain new lines when the Panama Canal is opened, states the Daily Telegraph. The cable speaks of a service from Xew York to Panama, of docking facilities *J Sim I'rancisco.
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      372 3 new stock U ESSENCE W*si Just Arrived. Jl-^ii^V if L <&5^L ImsT m^^A^^a^ r WT^r9^^^^^^ t^^mmmm m^ m mm\\^^ Jastia, $1.75 per bottle. George V Bouquet, $2.00 per bottle. AUo Santal I'.oy, Jacintbc Hoy. Pink Carnation, Cordialle, and ctlur Ef.stnce, I'tujade. Hair Lotion, Kau de Cologne (4711) and others, Lavender
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      191 3 ff^ Iflonb: a Caioea a Box. CS^ ft BEECHAM'S PILLS Hundred* and thousand, of ailing men and women in every clime hare found that Becchaa'i Pills make life worth living.' They purify tbe Blood Cure Bilious Nervous Disorders QI ye tone to the Nervous System Cure Restlessness and Insomnia Insure
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      12 3 Woods Great Peppermint Care for all internal complaint*. Dysentery, Coughs, Colds, etc.
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      735 3 ITCHING WAS SOKIETIGTEfiILE Felt as if He Could Tear Leg Off. Could Not Sleep. Would Wake Up and Find Knee Covered with Blood from Awful Scratching. All Sorts of Ointments Failed. Cuticura Ointment Cured Completely. "I have l.»cn ufV" tnl on my MM for alioul two ytara witli what the
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      216 3 BRAND i For a Thousand Household Uses. MONKEY BRAND Makes Copper like Gold Tin like Silver. K. NAKAGAWA CO., Wholesale and Retail Dealer a In CURIOS, ETC. liately Established. Just Unpacked, a Bare Collection of Japanese Curios Inspection Cordially Invitkd. No. 2, HIGH STREET. Life's Liquid Ally. la§o When the
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      621 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P O STEAM NAVIGATION CO. KOK OHINA, JAPAN, PENANG, CEYLON, AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADEN, EGYPT, MEDITERRANEAN PORTS, PLY MOUTH AND LONDON. Throngh Bills of Lading issued for Cbin i Coast, Persian Gulf, Continental, and Aniirioan Ports. Stea> oorn will luavo Singapore on or about MAIL LINES 1911 Outward (for
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      574 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N. Y. K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO,, LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. A Fortnightly service is maintained between Yokohama via ports to Marseilles, London and Antwerp, nnder mail contract with tbe Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin-screw Steamers maintaining this service havo boon specially designed and oonstruoted, and are fitted
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      637 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LD. EAST COAST SERVICE. For Pahang, Berserah, Tringgana Bisat, Soannk, Bacho, Kelantan, Bangnar Telupin, Panarai, Patani, Singora, Lacon, Kohsamui, Bandon, Langsuan, Uhumpon Taku, Kohlak and Bangkok. Due Departure 3 p.m. ■.•.BORIBAT* Aug. 17 Aug. 19 s.s. PRACHATIPOK Aug. 21 Aug. 23 s.s. ASDANG
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      532 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. HAMBURG AMERIKA LINE. HAMBURG. AND OEUTtCHE DAMPFSCHIFF. FAHRTMES. HANSA BREMER.' Combined Service. The steamers of these Companion maintain a regular service between Hamburg Bremen Antwerp, and Rotterdam, aud tho Straite, China and Japan. Homewards, they are despatched fortnightly for Havre and Hamburg and onoo a month for Bromerhavon
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      650 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. H D L. Norddeutschar Lloyd, Bramon IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. .The fast and wall known mail alaamsn ol this Company sail fortnightly from Brtmea Qambnrg, via Rotterdam, Antwerp, Southamp ton, Gibraltar Genoa, Naples (oonucotlni Marseilles, N pies, Alexandria, and vine vern' Port Said, Sue/, Aden. Colombo, Penan? Singapore,
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      787 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. TOYO KISEN KAISHA (Oriental S.S. Co.) and WESTERN PACIFIC RAILWAY CO. Tho New Routo Via China, Japan, Honolulu, and San Francisco to all Points in the Unitod Staton, Canada, Mexico and Europe. Operitlnt the New 11,000 ton Triple Screw Turblna Liner* "Tinyo Miru Md Chljt «Bru," the Queens
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      368 5 BURNS PHILP LINE. SINGAPORE TO JAVA PORTS, PORT DARWIN, THURSDAY ISLAND, BRISBANE and SYDNEY via TORREB BTRAITS. Also takiog passengers and cargo with transhipment for other VICTORIAN, SOUTH AUSTRALIAN and NORTH QUFENBLAND PORTS, BRITISH NEW GUINEA NEW BRITAIN, TASMANIAN and NEW ZEALAND PORT 3, smooth Passage. Superb Soenery. A regnlar
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      598 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. M. M. MESSAGERIES MARITIMES, Mail Line. FOR CHINA, JAPAN, CEYLON, ADEN, BOYPT AND MARSBILLBS. Ootwaio Houvui 1911 1911 Caledonien Ang 21 Yarra Aug 21 Sydney Sept 4 Tonrane Sept 4 Tonkin S»pt 18 Polyoesien Sept 18 E. Simons Oct 2 Caledonien Oct 2 Dnmboa Oot IS Sydney Oct
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      599 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. INDOCHINA STEAM NAY. CO., LTD. The steamers of this Company maintains a regnlar direct service between Calcutta. Straits, Hongknng, Shanghai and Japan, taking cargo, on through Bills of Lading for Canton, Swatow, Amoy, Cbefoo, Tientsin, .Vewchwang, Yangtsie Ports. Formosa, the Philippines, etc., etc. Stoamwi Tons Commander Rctsano 4,8«6
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      733 5 MOTOR GARS Singer Motor Company, Limited. Martini Car Company, Limited. Commercial Car Company, Ltd. PRICES ON APPLICATION. "UNDERWOOD" Typewriter. THE MACHINE YOU WILL EVENTUALLY BUY. Prices on Application. SPARES STOCKED. REPAIRS A SPECIALITY. sole: agents Paterson, Simons Co., Ltd SINGAPORE GOVERNMENT RAILWAY. FROM JULY 1. UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. TRAIN SERVICE
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      534 6 S. M. de Hoop Zoon's FAMOUS DUTCH VEGETABLES Are sold at the following prices: 1 Ib. tins. 17 cts. per tin 2 Ib. tins. 27 cts. per tin BY Gaggino Co. J. Levy, Robinson Road, Ebramsah Pakir Maiden Co. Ann Lock Co. Ban Siang, Robinson Road. ANJ ALL OTHER PROMINENT
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      240 6 NOW ON SALE. COLLAR SHAREVALUES DIVIDEND PROSPECTS OF THI LEADING DOLLAR COMPANIES FULLY WORKED OUT BY THI STRAITS TIMES CRITIC. This most convenient hand-book icow on Bale. It is the most complete anj mont careful analysis ever made of the position and prospects of the Dollar Share Companies of Malaya.
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      254 6 This celebrated beverage is supplied by all First-class Hotels, Club», and SttrethroDgbont the World. Agents "Byrne Co., Singapore. I Huttcnbnch Bros. Co. Penan^. 8 5-k 2 11 Petroleum Residue AS A WOOD PRESERVATIVE. TBfjere is nothing better on the market. COMPARE OUR PRICES WITH OTHER PRESERVATIVES. 56 cents per gallon
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      183 6 PATRONIZED "'^Fffiß^M^ "1 B ROYALTY. B. P. de SILVA, Manufacturing Jeweller AND Diamond Merchant. Handsome Pendants BEST QUALITY BRILLIANTS OR WITH GEMS. INSPECTION CORDIALLY INVITED. 62 <5c 63. HZIO-Xi STHBT, HIGH-CLASS Telephone No. 818. UNDERTAKING. «3, Prlnaep Street, Singapor* MR. ALBERT L. A DALEY Bega to inform the pnblio that
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    DAILY TIME TABLE.
    137 7 FIXTURES Saturday, August i 9. High Water, 0.8 a.m., 4.88 p.m. S. V. I. Camp, Tanab Merah. Boustead loht. Eotertainmont, 8.15 p.m. Sunday, August ao. High Water, 7.22 a.m., 5.48 p.m Monday, Augu-t ai. High Water 9.18 a.m.. 7.20 p.m M. M. outward mail dne. H. M.
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    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    135 7 TO-DiT. Duli lUi.i 8 pm Malacca and P. Dickeon Sappho 8 pm IVir-.ug. S^bang, etc. C'oen 3 pm B%nka De Klerk 4 pm Bengt &'is, Siak, P. lUrue Hong Lee 4 pm Pnlau i'..it ii- Hock Tew 4pm Cucob Hock Hye 4 pm Banyk >l> Singapore 4
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    Mail Steamer Movements.
    128 7 Tho M. M. company's steamer Ca'< Jonien, having lad Colombo at 4 p.m. on tje 16th instant, may bu expected to arrive here on Moid .y. tbe il-t ioht int. at about 11 a.m. The M. M. company's tteamer Yarra haviog i. ft Saik.o3 at 8 a
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    SINGAPORE SHIPPING.
    208 7 Latest Arrivals. Ueiui, Nor. .-.t' 759 tout, Cipt Eriksen* Ang 18. From Bombay, Aog 5. G.c. and 1 d.p. Borneo Coy. For Bangltok, Unc. ftds. Hai Nam, Brit. etr. 149 tons, Capt Phillips, Aog 19 From Malacca, Aug 18. G.c. and d.p. Thorn: Ek. For Malacca, Auk 21.
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    Vessels at Tanjong Pagar and Keppel Harbour.
    98 7 Wharves at which Vessels are Berthed To-Day. TANJONG PAGAR. Bast Wharf Basin— Nil. Bast W. Sictiok No. 1— Taroba. Shirrs Wharf— Nil. Main W. Siot. No. 2— Soang Choon. B—Lightning.8 Lightning. I, 4 Warrior, Meteor. 6— Nil. 6— Mm, Kut Sang. Naw Dock
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    LOCAL PASSENGER LISTS.
    81 7 Arrivals Per steamer Snnda. Augnat 18. From London: Miss MR. Cameron. Mr. T. Walbey, I Ma-ter T. G. aod Miss V. H. W*lbey, Mes*ro. j K. G. Yule, Roberts J Brown, E. Wright, W. I H. Cochran. R H. Adam*, C. G K nc haw and C.
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    Expected to Arrive.
    271 7 Prr N. Y. K steamer Aki Mam, <lne Aug. 23— Mr C Hull, Mrs A and Miss 1' lVrgnson, Mr D Smart. Per P. and O. steamer Malwa, connecting with tbe steamer Delta at Colombo, due, Auennt 26.— Mr C H Allin, Mr S E Jonee, Mr
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    Channel Swimmer's Bad Luck.
    121 7 lain. Wolffc, the Glasgow swimmer, who left Sangatte on the morning of July 21 in an attempt to swim the Channel, had to give up just before midnight when within a mile of St. Margaret 'h BtT, He had made a magnificent struggle fur 15 hours,
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    47 7 Time-balls on Fort Canning and Mount Faber drop daily at 1 p.m., Singapore standard time, cot responding to 6 a.m. Greenwich mean time. The time-gun is fired ut 12 o'clock noon, indicating Singapore standard time, on every day excepting Sunday, when it is fired at one o'clock.
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    Finance fir Commerce.
    249 7 EXCHANGE. SINOiFOR., ADOUBT 10, 1911 Ok Lokdok— Bank 4 m/« 2/4^ Demand 3/4,4, Private 0 m/i 3/43} do 8 tale 2/4^ Oh G.uuMi— Bank d/d 288J Private 8 m/.' 342} On FnANCi-Back d/d 894* Private 8 m/i 290 On India— Bank T. T. 174) Private 80 d/p
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  • TO-DAY'S STOCKS AND SHARES.
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      MINING
      167 7 Issue S Valued* 10 10 Bolai Til 10 10 Brnani< 10 10 Brnseh Hyd 10 10 Kanaboi £1 £1 Kinta Tin £1 £1 Kiedan K TiD £1 £1 Lahat Minee 10 10 Malaoca Tin 6/- 6/- Pahang Consol XI £1 Pengkalen £1 £1 Pasing Babro £1 £1 Posing Lama
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      RUBBER.
      564 7 Issue !2 Value Bayers Seller* it- 2/. AlUssi 8/- 8,8 2/. 2/- Anglo-Malay 16/- 16,9xdiv lj- 2/- Batanu Ma!ak* 1,9 2/41 41 Batn Cavts 11.10.0 12.0.0 41 41 Batu Tiga 8.7 0 8.15 0 £1 £1 Bokit Kajang 1.16.0 1.17.6 jgl £1 Bukit LmUn? 8.1S.0 4.0.0 M. 2/- Eokit
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      GENERAL.
      119 7 Insae IS Value at Bnyen. Selleit 10 10 Huten norn Smelting 10.00 10 f n >'N £1 41 Electric Tnumwaya 8/- 8/9 10 10 Kraaer Neave 46.00 48.00 100 Howarth Erakine 46.00 100 7% Prel. 91.00 100 100 K*U Bro, Dot. 1 85 JO 100 100 B 8% Cum.
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      DEBENTURES.
      47 7 Buyers Sellen Spore Muuicipal 4J% of 1907 11,800,000 8% 7% pa Spore Municipal 4i% of 1909 11,000,000 6% 7%pu Spore Municipal 4% 1602,900 pai Buyers Sellen Howarth Brukine 6% 1600,000 par Riley, Hargroaves 8% •294,000 2« Singapore Blectrio Tramways 6% £860,000 Spore Municipal 6 11,878,000 nom
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      15 7 Cor all internal complaint*), Dysentery, Coughs, Col Is, etc.. take W odV Great Poppurmint Cnro
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      236 7 AUCTION SALES. Powell and Co. August 21 At saleroom, land and house property, situate at Orchard R ial, at 2.90. August 22 At saleroom, freehold land and godowp, at MO. Aueti-t 22— At saleroom, valuable shophou°e*, at 2 30. August 22— At saleroom, lanl and dwelling lioose. at 2 30.
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      495 7 CAPSTAN MIXTURE FSsjjgff SMOKING MIXTURE g^BfcM^^^s*J Manufactured in .wo Strengths i J '5^ ij»< MEDIUM AND FULL cents. OBTAINABLE AT Messrs. JOHN LITTLE A CO., LTD. Messrs. ROBINSON COMPANY. Fresh arrival of NUTRICIfI MILK. This milk baa been used in tbe Singapore Government Hospitals for one year and a half
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      50 7 RAVENSWAY AND COMPANY. Undertakers and Monumental Masons BBTABLIBHRD 1881. JUIT RECEIVED: New Goods ol Superior Quality and Finish. Marbles, Metallic Wreaths, etc. Monuments ol every deseriptioc RUBBER-TYRED HEARSES The Best to be bad in the colony. With Flumes in use TBLBPHONB NO TIT NO ItrT ORCHARD MAD 10-7 107 1%
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      190 7 WEATHER REPORT. Kandang Kerbau Hospital, August 18. 9 a.m. 8 p.m. 9 p.m. Rainfall Bared. 82 Fab 29.93S 29>69 '9.873 .02 Temp 8-.0 81.9 77.0 Wet Bulb Ther' 80.0 78.0 7.V0 Dir. of Wind j S.E. calm I calm Mh:. Temp. 1 88.0 I Mm. 174.0 Max. in Sun 1
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    The Straits Times. SATURDAY, AUGUST 19. SHAREHOLDERS' INDIFFERENCE.
    1129 8 The Straits Times. SATURDAY, AUGUST 19. SHAREHOLDERS' INDIFFERENCE. We publish to-day a letter from a pro bono publico type of correspondent who signs himself Lanka, and who urge? the formation of a shareholders' defence association. We have done that several times, and once at least volunteered to undertake the routine
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    11 8 The output of the Lahat mine last mouth was 626 piculs.
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    27 8 Tho Bank of New South Wales, tho oldest banking institution in Australia, has removed from Old Broad Street to its new oiti.-cs at 29, Threadneedle Street, London.
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    70 8 The P. and O. Steam Navigation Co. have issued tho list of sailings by their line in con ncction with tho Indian Durbar together with a short statement of the principal func tions to take place during tho Koyal visit Their Majesties are expected to reach Bombay in the P.
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    14 8 The Labu (F.M.S.) Robber Company. Ltd., pays an interim dividend of 10 per cent.
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    31 8 Amongst Bisley results wo note that Mr. M. K. Watt, lato of tho S.V.C., obtained a place in the King's Hundred with a total of 179, compared with tho leader's 19.5.
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    33 8 About 2.1 acres of law adjoining the Reformatory have been planted by the boys with rubber, which is doing well, says Mr. J. B. Elcum, the director of education, in his annual report.
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    40 8 The Government of India, says the Pioneer, thinks on grounds both of economy and efficiency that some reduction is possible in Indian military expenditure, aUo that the number of British officers is now greatly in excess of what is required.
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    42 8 Mr. W. Duncan, general manager of the Pcnang Sugar Estates Co., Ltd., has been granted permission by the Dutch Government to recruit a maximum of 500, 200 and 100 Javanese coolies for service, respectively, on the Tali Ayer, Strathmashic and Sabraug Estates.
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    55 8 According to a telegram received by the Times of Ceylon, the Port of L indon authority has raised the import dues by 7 I per cent owing to the higher wages granted to the dockers. The export dues probably will be raised 15 per cent. Absolute chaos reigns owing to
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    54 8 On July 23 last, the steamer Sri Blitong, belonging to the Samarang Stoomboot l'rau wenveer, struck a reef off Pulau Kcran and foundered. The crew and passengers saved themselves by getting into two lighters which were being towed by the steamer at the time. There were cOO blocks of tin
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    73 8 On the afternoon of August 7, v case of loaf sugar for Koweit, while being shipped by the steamer Waroonga, accidentally burst open, says a Bombay wire. Twenty magazine rifles and a large quantity of ammunition were found in the case. The consignment is believed to be intended for the
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    81 8 His Highness the Sultan ot Kelautau has presented a silver cup to members of the Malaya Football Association. With Mr. Mason, the British Agent, he was entertained by the Association on Thursday, MMM, received by Capt. Chancellor, the chainnau. who presented him with an address requesting his Iliglnuss to become
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    86 8 The latest addition to Mr. Bostock s pa\ i lion at the Crystal Palace is an oraug-utan, which arrived in London from the Far Kast by the steamship Mcdis. "The wild man from Borneo," as the animal is termed, is said to be a perfect specimen of his kind, about
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    104 8 Some interesting evidence was gnci: in the Divorce Court at Montreal, on July 18, in a case, in which Mrs. Osborne Hayncs sought a dissolution of her marriage, her bus band being an American broker. Mrs. Haynes declared that she was the daughter of the Archduke liudolpb lof Austria), who
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    83 8 The drums of the Singapore Volunteer Corps will beat the iictrcat tins n.n ing at 8.45 o'clock in the grounds of l!aflt"s Institution, immediately after which tho string baud will play the following selections, conducted by Mr. O. Hi-hivds Two step lied wing L'Estrauge Overture Golden Lyre Herman Waltz Visions
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    120 8 Mr. P. S. Falshaw has sent to the Zoological Gardens, Kcgent's Park, an adult example of the largo Celebes black ape (Cynopithccns niger), aud, as it appeared to be thoroughly healthy, it was placed nt once in one of tho compartments of the Lemur House, in tho North Garden, where
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    157 8 In the summary of a report on Dutch South New Guinea for May, it is stated that on the 4th of that month information was leceived that the natives of Kondo Auim aud Rome fiom Itorim weie about to make a head hunting expedition into English territory. It was further
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL
    379 8 Captain Walter Sncwin, of Singapore, has been elected a Fellow of the rtojsl Colonial Institute. The Hishop of Singapore is returning to the Kikst by the P. and <). uteanur Mnrmorn, leaving Marseilles on Soptomber 15. C'apt. F. W. Toinliimon, Tlio Buffs, litm been granted leave of
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    Singapore Mortality Returns.
    113 8 The mortality returns for SfaMMMMt MMMd by the Registrar of Births and Denths, show that, during the week ending August IS, then were 10S deaths, including U0 at St. John's Island, giving a ratio per MUM of the population of 1*76, or 15. IS excluding St. Johns
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    The Colony's Greatest Want.
    186 8 The Hon. J. B. Klcum, Director of Bdiica tion, in the course of his annual report, says: The extension of the cducatiou of females is, in my opinion, the gieitest want of tho Colony. Europeans and KwMHM practically all send their girls to school, the Chinese
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    Struck By Lightning.
    241 8 At the Kate Tteggi (Johore) RbMhw Oo>'i KsUiU'. Kota Tinggi, on Thursday lust, the iuaua»irs bungalow nnd oilier wi-ru struck by liulitniii;;. Tlm' bungalow is steel frame erection and Dodsmafla waadoM to it, beyond tho cracking nf tin- c. rii-nt bases of two of Mm com,, i
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    THE INDUSTRIAL WAR.
    436 9 Developments of Railway Strike. FIGHTING WITH THE POLICE BEGUN. Impressive Statement by Mr.Winston Churchill. liH IKl.'s Thl.Ki.l.A'l. London. August IH. Thu strike sitiriliou soeins to alternate between hope and despaii The chief news is that negotiations h ive beM re-opeueJ and that Mr. Lloyd" loorgc has sail!
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    IN THE COMMONS.
    280 9 Mr. Churchill on People's Food Supply. In the House nf c'oniinuiiH. Mr. (')iuichill wild there had bean M disturbance in Lou ilon. bat tin v had ban ■ererml atti mpta in the provinces to commit MtngM 01 railway pro|n rt\ in view of the stopping of the
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    OPIUM POLICY.
    63 9 Statement by Sir Edward Grey. IIKITTKII's TBLROBAM. London. August I*. In the House of Commons, Sir Edward (ircy in reply to a (jncstion said Britain had refused to consider the Chinese proposal to exclude Indian opium from Manchuria, Shansi, aud Szcchuan until satisfied that breaches of article seven
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    GERMANY FLAG INCIDENT.
    70 9 French Officers Not Concerned. DnOmaMMM Lloyd Tflkoram. Berlin, August 16. Tin Knack UofwcaMeM has iiiformed tho (teriuau Ambassador that the pulling down of the German Hag at au Aix hotel was done on the suggestion of a Nancy manufacturer. Officers Ml not take part. The manufacturer declares
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    MOROCCO NEGOTIATIONS.
    54 9 RECTKIt'I Tn.KIiK.VM. London, August 19. A Berlin MMMM say> the Morocco negotiations aiv at a complete standstill. Dkr OwMunm lamb Th.fi;ram. Berlin, August 19. M.Cambon is shortly going to Paris to make a veib.il report on the Morocco negotiations to UiOoVMMMBfc \l"'r hi- ivtm 'i T.erlin. tlie ii.
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    INDIAN MONSOON.
    22 9 lIHTKIIS TkLKORVM. I >ndou, August 19. >imla messages say there has been good rain throughout the Cnited Province* of India.
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    FALSE RUMOURS.
    27 9 Dux Ostashtischk Lloyd Telfukam. Berlin, August 19. The Temp-, publishes a ruiaonr tint Germany intends to acquire Spanish, Guinea. rFeraand'.> Pui but this i.« unconfirmed.
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    THE POPES HEALTH.
    15 9 Khiki; > TELBORAM. London, August 19. Thu health ot the Pope is improving.
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    WOOL TARIFFS.
    20 9 Rkcter's Telkoram. London, via Durban. August I*. < President Taft has vetoed the Wool Bill, j raising the tariffs.
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    CRICKET RESULT
    20 9 Keith:'* Tklf.i.ham. London, via Durban, August ML Keut beat Gloucester at Chelte'iham by au innings uud :ll runs.
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    PENANG COURT OF APPEAL.
    159 9 .1 ml .lie's Comments on Highly Objectionable Practice. (From Our Own Cobkkspondknt.) I'cuang, August Uk In the Appeal Court, before Sir Archibald Law. Mr. Justice Thorntou and Mr. Justice Fisher, judgment has been given in the apjwal hied by Me. Murugaser Catbirarcllo aguinst the judgment of
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    DEATH OF MR. L. S. HAWKINS.
    86 9 I From Oir Own Corukspondknt.) Penang, August 18. The death occurred this afternoou of Mr. Louis Samuel Hawkins at the age of ,VT, from abcess oi the liver. He was formerly an engineer and contractor in IVnik and tlic Dindings, and opened up tlic
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    Vallambrosa's Year.
    841 9 LABOUR PLENTIFUL, CONTENTED AND HEALTHY. Increased Cost of Production. The directors of the Vallainbrosa Rubber Company, Limited, in their report for the year ended March 31, state: Vallainbrosa Rubber in bearing. 1,172 acres rubber not in bearing (three years), HO acres coconuts, 50 acres gross (including I j
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    Prevalence of Appendicitis.
    101 9 At the sitting of tho annual conference of the British Medical Association, in London, ou July 24, Dr. Jon lon Lloyd, Professor of Surgery in the University of Birmingham, in the course of an address on surgical operations, dealt with the increasing prevalence of appendicitis. The professor
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    88 9 The Daily Mirror says at tho foot of an illustration of Bisley The special match for actip between teams drawn from churchmen and tho medical and legal professions resulted in a victory for the clerics, who wore captained by the Bishop of Singapore, the Right Uev. C. J. Ferguson-Davie, D.D.
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    PASSIVE SHAREHOLDERS.
    1791 9 How Rubber Companies Could be Made Efficient. To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, Neither to your leading article of tlie 10th inst.. nor to your previous articles of a similar nature have you as yet elicited any ♦eply or comment from your readers in Singapore at
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    SIR ARTHUR YOUNG.
    157 9 Arrangements for Reception of the New Governor. The Government Ga/ette tamed yi -stt -rday contains an official statement of the arrangements for the reeo.ptiou of the new Governor, Sir Arthur Young, X.C.M G., as follows His Excellency will land at 1 1 a.m., on Saturday, September 2,
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    Messrs. Charles Benjamin and Co.'s Share Quotations To-day.
    149 9 MIDDLK MM. DIB 1 ill PUCUL Allagars 3/!) Lanadrons p.p. 42/9 p. Anglo Malays 16/- Lcdburya 60/Anglo Javas 4/9 Linggis M Anglo Johores •>,:! London Asiatics 10/Anglo Sumatros 07, t; Ltinmts p.p. 10/- p. Ayer Kuning fp. 17/6 Malacca Ord. 8.10.0 Batang
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    The Straits Police.
    1077 9 INSPECTOR-GENERALS ANNUAL REPORT. Crime in the Colony. Mr. \V. Ciiscaden, the Inspector (v neraF of Police, has issued his annual iwri on tin Straits Settlements ix>lit lorce and on tin state of crime for the year 1910, It in an interesting document showing the tlillicultn h with
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    Rubber Auction Prices.
    28 9 The following price, wire realise I M Messrs. 11. L. Coghlan ami Co.'s rubber auction yesterday Smoked sheet 82 IH per picul. Crap jr..: lo|l7«pcrpiiol.
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    THE MERSING INQUIRY.
    284 10 Contradictory Statementsßy Gunner Of the Kheng Sen^ The in.piiiy into the li«s of the steamer Meising continued all (lay yesterday and ramained unimislird whea law court rose. Cross examining tin- gunner of the Kh<ng Seng. Mr. Elliott put it to the witness that if the Mersing had
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      Chickenpox or Smallpox ?
      132 10 Chickenpox or Smallpox lo the Kditoi of the Straits Times. ■mi In i.-teii ni-< to a letter of mine. published iv your paper a few days ago. I ri I'i'ct an error iv my Ntatenient that thi; inmates of I bOOM in Armenian St. were sent to St. .lolms Island
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      Verification of Infectious Cases.
      303 10 To the Kiiitiu of the Straits Times. -m. Deterring to jour article uftheiltb iiis' t wherein you W"tH on the differeut diagMaea otDr.Hand] aad 0M Municipal Health Offtoer, it b interesting to raadttM following o|iinioiis oftfal Looat (ioveiumeut Board in Kn^laud OB the above subject, vi/
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    78 10 Hit- \u-,tiali.in Kiiijliy football team for Kagjaad wfll 1m paMMM tliiniiuli Colombo MSt WMk, by the Orient UW Orviato. The team will be i'iiiiijuim'il of both Australians und New /.lalandcrs. and will include the »w:ll liiiowu player H. 11. Messenger. In a recent ImUt sUite inatrli between New South Wales
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    49 10 Husband (rinding tin j>.i|k-i i.~ 1 that Mem lliiroM i-. and. Wtti ian Anglouianinc. incxpn -.sibly I "1* I T*) Is it BOaattieT It aaaßM ton sail for unytliiug. What was thr cuiseuf his death llus banil. "BtMM a mil,' in lit), and thcu (litxl of blind hU^i bj."
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    KING EDWARD MEMORIAL FUND.
    631 10 Further List of Subscriptions Received. Amount previously acknowledged. 101. 198.28 Oeuaorw n llbmm. Oku Sk.ow Kknc am> Tan Kvk. KoK FROM THK HYLAM ('(IMMUNITY. On" Scow Keng 200. Wee Ewo Van 200. Joo Seng Lcong 100. Tong Hong Ho 100. Loon Chiang Ho, lleng Joo Hong,
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    39 10 A Tuner. I want to ask ono moro question, said a little boy. Well queried bis tired mother. When a bole comes in a stocking, what becomes of the pieoe of stockin)' that, was there before the hole came
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    STOCKS AND SHARES.
    770 10 Prices Quoted la the Market This Morning Singapore, August 19, 1911. Mobutu. Lyall and Evatt, Exchange and Share Brokers, issne the following list of quotations this morning:— Norn Value. Buyers. Seller*. 2/- Allagar 8/- Options 1/- 1/7 «1 Anglo-Java 8/9 5/--1 Anglo Johore 6/- 7/2/. Anglo -Malay
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    CHURCH SERVICES.
    420 10 St. Andrew's Cathedral. (Supday, August 20, 191 1.) Tenth Sunday Ania Trikity. 7 a.m.— Matins. First Lesson I Kings XII. Second Lesson I Corinthians 1. 1—26. Hymn 221. 7.45 a.m.— Hom Communion (Choral). Introit 197. Service Simper. Hymn at Offertory —281. Hymn at Communion ...SI!!. Hymn at Ablutions
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      60 10 Who'd live a long life (one may say on the quiet) iTo learn how to live it must loam how to I diet. He must leurn To discern, Ami not greedily yearn For the richest of dishes served quickly in turn But iv case of a cold when late banquets
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      221 10 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. ROOM AND BOARD PRIVATELY. Distance 3 mites, Mtrritcl conple or chums $150 with "boy" and stabliDg. Apuly European, c/o Straits Times. 19-8 TURNOUTS FOR SALE. One four-seated Victoria, rubber-tyred, Australian Cob, harness, etc., complete. One palamiuin, rubber-tyred, with Australian Cob, harness, etc., complete. All in good condition. Apply
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      346 10 The Straits Times FOR F.M.S. READERS. The New Mail Train Service enables us to send into the F.M.S. each evening a Special Edition of Tho Straits Time* 1 containing all tho important telegrams and news received up to a lato hour iv the afternoon. This edition can bo bought m
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    The Dreyfus Case.
    1463 11 UNDYING INTEREST EVIDENT IN IRANCE. Wild Stories. Writing in the Kvenin;; Standard on July 12, Johß N. Kaphael sa\s Three of us wire sitting in the shadiest corner under the awniny of a cafe trying to keep cool. Two of the three were Frenchuieu. oifeof whom had
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    ST. CUTHBERT'S TOMB.
    584 11 ■«>■■ Accidents at Durham That Seemed Almost Miraculous. Although the vergers of Durham Cathe dr.il hwe the utmost respect for the remain's and legend* of St. Cuthbort. they refuse to aooord to Mm the reverence th.it they do other notable dead because St. Ciithbcrt'was a Catholic Perhaps
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    Here's How.
    225 11 In the list of pious ejaculations prefatory to a drink is there auy reeoid of the common "Ran'l how!" asks a correspondent iv the N. w York Sim. Tho folbwiug reply is given I It was introduced to Eastern bibulous etiquette from the army, ami the mighty ii.
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    A Unique Honeymoon.
    793 11 SPENT AMONG CHINESE PIRATES ON SAILING SHIP*. Experiences Near Canton. A year's honeymoon on a ship, half-way round the world and back again, after a quick romantic courtship, has been the ujusual experience of Mrs. Frank Is. Downs, whose husband is master of the four-mated steel barque
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    TALKING THROUGH THE HAT.
    278 11 Wireless Receivers Under the Silk Topper. The newest thing in wireless is to talk through a hat, says the World To-day. Frank Chambers of Philadelphia, who has been experimenting for years iv curious methods of using the wireless mca-.s of communication, has succeeded in making a
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    27 11 The American residents of Hongkong have askod for a battleship." Are they in danger of any kind Certainly not. They want to give a dance."— l'ittsburg Post."
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    The White Scourge.
    586 11 CONTROL OF LONDON'S MILK SUPPLY. Medical Officer's Views. One fact stands out clear and predominant in the report of the Tuberculosis Commission, the pressing necessity for general legislation, more efficacious legislation than at present operates, in the regulations which govern the supply of thoso foods which aro
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    PINAFORE AT ITS PINNACLE.
    313 11 Editors Had to Forbid the Use of Its Catch Phrases. There was a time when the vogue of Pinafore was simply amazing. It was not copyrighted and after its success in London it was pirated in the I'nited States. This piracy was the initial cause of
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    Novel Risks at Lloyd's.
    97 11 BusincHS in some novel outside risks was done at Lloyd's on July 3. Among these, were 10 guineas to pay a lohs of £100 if any one swiiuH across tho English Channel before August HI 5 guineas per cent, against war between Germany and Franco before
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    THRILLING LIFE STORY.
    1151 11 Strange Sequel to an Indian Raid in Florida. It is safe to say that no preacher on the American Continent has had as thrilling a life story as the Rev. Joseph K. Griftis, of East Kiglny -fifth-street. Cleveland, who has recently added another interesting chapter during a
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    The Marriage Service.
    917 11 SUGGESTED ALTERATIONS IN EXHORTATIONS. Coarseness of Old Formula. The Lower House of Convocation on .Inly 7 discussed proposed alterations iv the form of the exhortation, in the solemnisation of marriage and a good deal of difference of opinion was shown as to the propriety of the proposed
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    More Innocents Abroad.
    131 11 Fifty per cent, more American families arc travelling iv Kuropo this season than last year, according to statistics issued by tho Summer Social Register for l'Jll, published recently. Daring the summer of 1910 068 families travelled abroad, while this year I. l."ii> families are in Kuropu. At
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    Life Story of a Man-Eater.
    1413 12 Bi Sriurhs. I am dating my story not from the time of my birth but from the day that I had my ,1 oil man. 1 could He that my mother Wai very nervous. Slie kept continually looking round to see that we wcro not
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    HYGIENIC AUSTRALIA.
    365 12 Health Conditions Said to Be Best In The World. Health conditions in Australia are better than in auy other country of tho globe if the low death-rate of 10.93 a thousand a year may bo accoptcd as an index, says tho Medical Record. The death-rate from tuberculosis has
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    "JAGGERS" EXCURSIONS.
    355 12 Amusing District Messenger Tasks. Some curious instances of the quaint tasks which the nUqnitoaa District Messenger boy M Balled on to undertake were given at the annual presentation of prize made by Prinoeei Sis le of Sehleawig Hilsttin at the Duke of Portland* h >'ise n Arlineton-st. Special
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    The Old Place.
    118 12 I remember, I remember The farm where I was born No autos chugged across it, No chaulTe ir honked a horn We never journeyed townward And braved the summer heat To sec, like modern farmers, An aviation meet. I remember. I remember The faniiliou.se old and gray:
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    Damage to Cleopatra's Needle.
    140 12 A sum of one hundred pounds is being voted for the treatment of Cleopatra's Needle, this being necessary, according to the Local Government Committee, for the preservation of the gigantic monolith. The English climate has not dealt kindly with the old monument, and the process of
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    Missing Brides.
    1125 12 DESERTING PARTNERS AT THE CHURCH. Instances of "Altar- Fright." The "altar-fright," or by whatever other name one may term it, which overcame the bride of the Rector of Whitwell-on-the-llill, is by no moans unprecedented extraordinary as is the affair, says a writer in Tho Leeds Mercury. A fow
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    The Society Rush.
    1346 12 NERVE-RACKING LIFE OF ONE OF THE LEADERS. An Appalling Three Months. On, yo brave, cried the poet, Campbell, vftio rush to glory or tho grave Helterskelter, hurry-scurry I am rushing to glory, says a writer in The Daily Expiess. lam what one calls a society woman, and
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    SUGAR-COATED ETIQUETTE.
    582 12 An Introduction to the Manners of Society. Hid behind tho copious folds of his morning paper, Hiram Wigglcsworth sat at tho breakfast-table. He had slept the sleep of the just man, and seemed at peace with all the world. A steaming platter of cornedbeef hash, studded with lustrous
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    SALES MANAGERS MEET.
    156 12 Some Interesting Business Points Discussed. The social side of business life is being constantly extended. Business mon find it pays to meet occasionally and throw their ideas into the common stock. An instance of the kind of movement now proceeding was afforded at the monthly dinner and
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    Kalidjeroek Rubber.
    188 12 The roportof the Kalidjcroek Rubber Company, Limited, states that the not amount at credit of profit and loss account for the year to December 81, after providing for directors' fees and all London expenses, amounts to £2,454, out of which the directors recommend that a dividend of 0
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    A Pacific Continent.
    772 12 Tho geological history of the Pacific Ocean has always been more or less hid in mystery. Its depths have been a favourite repository for imaginary material. From them emerged tho moon, according to the theory that supposes it to have parted from the earth under stress of
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    Linggi Plantations.
    266 12 The secretaries of tho Linggi Plantations, Limited, have issued a circular to the share holders, which states as follows We aro directed by tho board to inform you that it is proposed to extend the cultivation of Hcvea Hrasiliensis over part, of the company's surplus land, and to
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    70 12 Conclusive. The constable seems wonderfully certain about the details of my case, said tho defendant, with a aw but how is it he diMmt cull his fellow -officer to prove what he says? There's only one constable stationed in the village, sir," explaiuud the policeman. "But I saw two last
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      175 13 there's Purity and Vigour g IN EVERY DROP OF READS M "DOGS HEAD "GUINNESS It retains through the entire brewing prccess and after maturing and bott'ing, the delicious fragrance of the hop with its sweet and soothing perfume. It has the sparkling force of a cleverly fermentsd beverag* v, :thoui
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      207 13 CHARLES HEIOSIEGK'S White Seal Champagne "¥f solo Agents /knUHS BEHN, MEYER A CO., LTD. fljg <$& Singapore A Perj&r.g. '^titn JOHNLinLE&CO.LD. jfc^l 1.6 i 81-S-12 Tba DUlf OF CMUILI wtuaa Sir, I wu almnal bnoad nparlaMa a martyr lo (oal for i.iolit.r yatral I took Lxniai madlclDat. »l,lch 53 alnpla
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      122 13 Union Jack Brand Extract |^^?P^|'|3tlua^'MALTEXT^ACT LißSr^^JrirlnJ With Cod Liver Oil fl- iSXIH! r i! Utv^ *m falfi>n in 9' tMaUh 9" ""i p( ici <"* H^^SL'PARAli^l 1 ta lAilr»- ir Df'^T As 'thtorative and tonic, tunlt c-xtrsct i- 'iUTISHAi-'DTHt-ili^d ont quail, d, easily dieted »Dd -.s'iuiilatta v- JII/IIIU bniids op
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      444 14 INSURANCE. MEAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE CO.. LIMITED. Held Office i Winchester House, SINGAPORE. Board off Directors S. k.. DaaaicK, Esq., Chairman. A. H. Faib, Esq., Managing Director. Paraa Fowlii, m.b., cm., Chief Med. Officer fM. Elliot, Esq. Rer. N. J. Oocvuaua. T.w N«an P*h, Bsq. Ona 8oo« Tai, Esq. Kaoow
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      346 14 INSURANCE. HOME LIFE INSURANCE CO.. LTD. Of China. Head Office, 51a, Klangse Rd Shanghai. To thi Chisisi Gentlbmin or Sikowobi REMEMBER that it is the UNEXPECTED that is always happening in all parts of the world The Home Life issues all sorts of policies to suit all sorts of requirements.
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      523 14 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATED BT ROYAL CHARTER Paid up Capital in 60,000 Shares of £20 each m, 1,200,000 Reserve Fund 41,826,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietoro... 411,3004)00 BANKERS. National Bank ol Scotland. The London City a Midland Bank, Ltd. SINGAPORE BRANCH. Current Accounts are opened and
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      639 14 BANKING. THE IZE HAI TONS BANUM MID INSURANCE CO.. LTD. NO. 67 AND 68, KLING STRBBT. Established 1907. Capital paid up 11,000,000.00 Reserve liability of proprietors 1,000,000.00 COUBT OF DIRBCTORS. 1. Tax Tbok Joon 6. Sim Kia Jam 2. Nam Kirn Sana 7. Tio Hoo Lai i. Liow Chia Hino
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      1064 14 SALES BY AUCTIONPRELIMINARY N OTICE. IMPORTANT SALE OF Valuable Freehold and Leasehold Properties, TO BE HELD AT MESSRS. CHING KENO LEB A CO.'S SALF.UOOM. ON MONDAY. AUGUST 28. AT 2-30 P.M. No. 2, George Street, Leasehold for 90 years. No. 8, George Street, Leasehold for 69 years. Nos. 1 and
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    1493 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Running Economies in Motor-Cars. The following useful hints and suggestions appeared in a recent issue of The Times Those who have uot studied economy in the running of their motorcars have no idea how much saving can lie accomplished by various
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      305 15 LORD HARDINGE HAS ORDERED TWO 50 HP WOLSELEY CARS TO BE BUILT FOR THI PERSONAL USE CF Their Majesties The KING QUEEN At the Delhi Durbar. Full particulars from the Sole Agents: CENTRAL StorkSE LIMITED. Standard (Bars ARE TO BE USED BY His Majesty King George AT THE DELHI DURBAR.
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      65 15 Should Be Pleasant to Take. Vt'htu a incitioiue must be given to young children it sl.rnij bu pleasant to take. Chamberlain's Coogb Itcmedy is made from loaf sugar, ami Hrn root? useu in its preparation give it a flavour similar to maple Byrup, waking it pleasant to take. It has
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      249 15 RAFFLES-BY-THE-SEA Penanji's MOST SELECT HOTEL. (.s';'.< minutes from '!<■■ J:thj\. The Leading European Hotel. (.Yo connec mUk <my Hotel </.r limOmr mm*). Recognised at the most select Hotel with tho Coolest Position. COMPARISON INVITED as to Cleanliness, Cuisine, Apartments, Service and Terms. N. B. '1 in 1 only Cuisine ander
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      130 15 TO BE SURE-the Teeth are so important that it would be a pity to neglect them- especially when you can clean them so well and so easily with <fi®lfi Jowder Your local dealer stocks and sells it. M«keri F. C. Cm Co* Mm ImM« EngUnd. NO RUBBER ESTATE Can be
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      798 16 DRAINPIPES are recommended for improving the sanitary condition of buildings on MINES RUBBER ESTATES, i Strongest and (Bfteapest Sizes from 3" to 24" are STOCKED IN WHOLES AND HALVES. i -OIA-: .xtiKXTS: SHARPE, ROSS CO., LTD. WANTS. COMPOUND HOUSE WANTED. Wanted at cac-, compound house in Tanglm district, furnieh or
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      539 16 TO BE LET OR SOLD. OFFICEB TO LET. With immediate entry, first and second floors, No, la, Raffles Quay. Apply Guthrie A Co., Ltd. 1-4 v HOUSE TO LET. No. 44, Anson Road, to let. Apply Nathan and Son, Change Alley. 16 6 v OFFICE TO LET. No. 7, Collyer
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      639 16 ARTICLES FOR SALE. BIRDS OF PARADISE FOB SALE. Apply, Moraux Co., 19, 20, Boat Qnay. 217 i) TURNOUT FOR SALE. Fonr-seated raniago with tors barces', rtc complete, all in good order. Apply to T.A.Y.E., c/o Straits Times. 2-8 v FOR SALE. A new motor boat, 10 H.P> length 82' 7.
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      727 16 NOTICES. KIAM KIAT CO. SHIP-CHANDLERS, Covernment and Municipal Contractori. Telephone No. 421. 108* 100, Market Street, CHIMPUL (NEGRI SEMBILAN) RUBBER ESTATES. LTD. A telegram has been received from tht> abovi named company announcing a dividend at the rate of I. per sbare, less iacoroe tax at 1/2 in the K.
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      446 16 NOTICES. NOTICE. We have this day been appointed agents ot the Eastern Shipping Company, Limited, of Penang. For freight and passage, please apply to THE EAST INDIES TRADING CO.. 37, Robinson Road, Singapore. 17-8 28 8 EXPORT TRADE OF THE STATE OF VICTORIA. Australia. The State of Victoria has a
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      232 16 Straits Wimes. ADVERTISEMENT KATB6.— M.soenaua ous wants of evory dosoripeion are inserted at thu prepaid rats of VI per foar lines foe cne cr two ios. rtions. Notices of Births, Mb'ra*' or Deaths, if not ixooeding tout lir-js, II each insertion, for p.p c. cards, on page 8, 12. Inch
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