The Straits Times, 14 October 1911

Total Pages: 16
1 16 The Straits Times
  • 13 1 The Straits Times. NO. 23.695 SINGAPORE. SATURDAY. OCTOBER 14. 1011. PRICE 10 CENTS.
    13 words
  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 335 1 WATSONS No. 1O Whisky THE BEST 1 Popular Motor Cycles IN STOCK HUMBERS -^^^-^^^^^^P EXCELSIORS PREMIERS (f W^m^ RUDGE'S M'^% W NORTON S MOTOREVES The Pick of the I DUE NOVEMBER World's Market. INDIANS MATCHLESS BATS Popular Prices. KATZ BROS., LD. HOWARTH ERSKINE, LTD, Si■ R s s C R
      335 words
    • 243 1 lQ UALITY OU ARANTEED^J^y Trustworthy Underwear TWO STEEPLES." We mention 2 outstanding numbers. NO. 43 IS A NATURAL SHADE of Pure Wool Singlets, short sleeves, is suitable for day by day wear, soft and pleasant wearing, unshrinkable and very durable. Average price $18 half dozen. NEW "AERMAGNA" White Cotton Undershirt.
      243 words
    • 40 1 DUMINT 4 CO. CHAMPAGNE ADAMSON. GILFILLAN AND CO., LTD SOLI A<J«NTT A. FRANKEL CO., Furniture Manufacturers (ESTABLIMIBI. 1887), S7S, Victoria Street, and 3, Raffles Mace. JUST UNPACKED: A wide racgo of beautiful CARPETS (INSPKCIION SOLICITED). 2-10 n 31 9 11
      40 words

  • 860 2 IS TERMINATION OF SUFFERING JUSTIFIED? The Medical Point of View. The Daily Telegraph's medical correspon <(cut writes The extraordinary case, reported from New York, in which two members of a religious sect arc said to have hastened the exit of a bedridden comrade out of this world by the
    860 words
  • 174 2 It is not difficult for the Western mind to make mistakes as to what is decorous be liaviom in China, ami at Xiny-pn there was recently much consternation, for it appeared ■is though two distinguished foreign visitors were bein^ taken away to suffer the extreme penalty of
    174 words
  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 179 2 Ideal Food FOR EMACIATED CHILDREN AND ADULTS 'Kepler 1 Solution 'Of COO LIVE* OIL IH U/lIT UTHACT) ("nntains .ill the nourishing and > vitalising elementt which Nature requires to l>uil<l up and Mrfn<;then ImxK .md brain. Kverj spoonful absoriied fgx% t<» in- > crease the nuetght and strength. 1 1
      179 words
    • 59 2 Sufferers Take Notice. There is no necessity of your being constantly annoyed by a tickling in the throat, which keeps you coughing and disturbs your sleep and rest. A dose or two of Chamberlain's Cough Ueinedy will cut the phlegm which is the cause of the trouble and clear the
      59 words
    • 639 2 COULD NOT REST FOR INTENSEITCIG Sore Places on Arms. Scabs Formed then Came Of, Leaving a Raw Spot. TriedCuticuraOintment One Night. Next Morning Skin Smooth. Cured by Cuticura Remedies. "Abont two /'arj in, «ore place* b»jras] M come on my little tva>'''itialloii. A wab ».>i]l. t nratli. I in"l variuus
      639 words
    • 235 2 Easy lies his head who drinAs Fraser&Neaves SODA WATER W C^aJßp^ala»a^PW (J )gf ft. \tffi fV f^KK^BTf^^^^ Jbtf&re turning infbrt/ieNight THE PLANTERS' STORES AGENCY CO., LTD., Kuala Lumpur, Klang, Pert Swettenham, Ipoh BUPPLIEB OF EVERY DESCRIPTION OF ESTATE REQUISITES. Tapping Knives, Gouges, Coagulating Pans, Spouts, Strainers, Glass, Aluminium, Earthenware Terne
      235 words

  • 985 3 ON THE SHORES OF THE BLACK SEA. Indifference of Peasants. Writiut; from Rontov-Don. on September 9, a special correspondent of the Evening Staudani says: To-day I was introduced to an Armenian. I offered to shake linuds. but whs astonished to find he ma. i uo response i
    985 words
  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 356 3 Cash Sale AT No. N, High Street. GREAT BARGAINS IX Ladies' and Children's Wear 9 1" 14-10 SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE CO., LTD. IN BAR aVrnUMI toBORNBO WHARF) Telcphont 1031 II S,-a stocM 0* all aia& ot FROZBh M SATS, etc., can be delivered t< Shipping at tbe Wharves, or ii
      356 words
    • 928 3 PR\l> F\G. The Simplest and Mo>t Elfective Rtmtdy. Ol tin- i-.Mi.litionv ivllicll il.-n :n,.| 00*1 |«tli>' aaii.l rci^iN'- \<-.t^\. thru- UV tVw a» «l<-|*r»<iiig to tbi' snftVnr :<* liniin f:ij«. TinMMBU iy not far to si^.k. It in.luos a -.'ii^<if w<«riiip»s, nf fcaWCSsiea, pf ott«f inability to ilo th<> day's
      928 words
    • 80 3 Rheumatism. Chronic rheumatism often attacks the larger joints. Internal treatment of any kind won l< l be worse than useless, but by applying Cliainberlain's Pain Balm freely i.ml masKaging the affected parts three times a day. a cure may be effected. It will afford some relief at once and by
      80 words
    • 399 3 For a Thousand Household Uses. j MONKEY BRAND Makes Copper like Gold Tin like Silver. _gsi KYNOCH EXPLOSIVES. Gelignite Blasting Dynamite Powder Blasting Fuse Gelatine Detonators Etc., Etc. Agents i McAUSTER CO., LD., Singapore 307 l» io pspsp ;^f Oreatf si or all Tonics *s^* J* A t*fo>«n Rented >
      399 words

  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 640 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. STEAM NAVIGATION GO. Xii; CHINA, JAPAN, PENANO, CEYLON, AUSTRALIA, INDIA. ADBN, EGYPT, MEDITERRANEAN PORTS, PLY MODTH AND LONDON. Throagh Bills of Lading issued fur China Coast, Persian Gulf, Continental, and Amerioau Ports. Stoamorn will loavo Singapore on or about MAIL LINES Ml Outward (for Chinx Arcadi* Oat 20
      640 words
    • 644 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. n. y. k; JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO,, LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. A Fortnightly servioe is maintained be. tween Yokohama via ports to Marseilles. London and Antwerp, under mail contract with the Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin-screw Steamers maintaining this eenrioe have been specially dosigned and constructed, and are
      644 words
    • 611 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. EAST COAST SERVICE. For Pahang, Berserah, Tringgann Bisat, Sjuiorak, Bidio, Kjlantaa, Banguira Telnpin, Panarai, Patani, Singora, Laoon, Kohsamui, Bandon, Lanrsnan Chumpon Takn, Kolilak and Bangkok. Due Departure 3 p.m. B.s. REDANC Oot. 14 YUCALft Oot. 16 Oot. IS b.s. BORIBAT Oot. 19
      611 words
    • 545 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. HAMBURG AMERIKA LINE, HAMBURG. \Y MB DEUTSCHE OAMPFSCHIFF FAHRT9GEB. HUM IREMEK Combined Service. The steamors of these Companies maintain a regular service between Hambarg Bremen Antwerp, and Rotterdam, and ibo Straits, China and Japan. Homewards, they are despatched fortnightly for Havre and Uambars and onoe a month for
      545 words
    • 645 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N D. L. Rorddeutsehor Lloyd, Breman. IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. Tljo fast .ml wull known mail H*icamcrs of this Cjmpany pail foitnightly from Bremen, Hamburg, via Rotterdam, Antwerp, Southampton, Gibraltar, Genoa, Naplos (connecting Marseilles Naples, Alexandria, and vioe versa) Port Said, Suez, Adon, Colombo, Penang, Singapore Hongkong, Shanghai,
      645 words

  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • 737 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. TOYO KISEN KAISHA (Oriental S.S. Co.) and WESTERN PACIFIC RAILWAY CO. The New Route Via China, Japan, Honolulu, and San Francisco to all Points in the United States, Canada, Mexioo and Europe. Operating the Raw 21,000 ton Triple Screw Turblna Linen Shlayo Hani TaajO Ham and cm*. Bam,"
      737 words
    • 353 5 Ms Wl. MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. Mail Lin*. FOR CHINA, JAPAN, CBYLON, ADEN EGYPT AND MAR6BILLBS. OOTWAKD. H'iMBWARD. 1911 1011 Sydney Oot 16 Dumbea Oot 10 Tonkin Oct 80 Tourane Oct 80 E. Simons Nov 18 A. Behic Nov 18 Dumbea Nov 27 Australian Nov 37 Tourane Dec 11 N.-ra Doo 11
      353 words
    • 703 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. INDOCHINA STEAM NAY. CO.. LTD. The steamers of this Company maintain* a regular direct servioe between Calcutta. Straits, Hongkong, Shanghai and Japan, taking oargo. on through Bills of Lading for Canton, Swatow, Amoy, Chefoo, Tientsin, Newohwang, Yangtsa Ports. Formosa, the Philippines, etc., etc. Steamers. Tons Commander "Rotsako" 4,8°6
      703 words
    • 722 5 NOTICES. CHILDREN'S AID SOCIETY. The Annual Meeting of this Society will be held in the Board Room, Municipal Commissioners' Offices, on Tuesday, October 17, at 10 a.m. All interested are invited. 18-10 1610 NOTICE. Unless a good claim is made to 6 cases of beer stored in the Government Monopolies
      722 words
    • 724 5 CONOLITE FLOORING AND DECKING Used by the Admiralty Can be laid over old floors Admirable for Bathrooms. PRICES ON APPLICATION. ZINGESSOL Washable Distemper. The very best of all. SUITABLE SHADES STOCKED Prices on Application. BOLE AGENTS: PATERSON, SIMONS CO., LTD. SINGAPORE GOVERNMENT RAILWAY. FROM JULY 1. UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. TRAIN
      724 words

  • Page 6 Advertisements
    • 221 6 PATRONIZED ISKISj BY ROYALTY J&S&&&&^], Bracelets '^g^ Jpߣ) j-^l OF EVERY DESCRIPTION DIAMONDS, GEMS, OR PLAIN GOLD AND PLATINUM. B. P. de SILVA, 62 and 63, High Street. Petroleum Residue AS A WOOD PRESERVATIVE. Jsdere is notfjing better on tfje market. COMPARE OUR PRICES WITH OTHER PRESERVATIVES. 50 cents per
      221 words
    • 302 6 There's Renewed Physical Mental Energy in every drop of "THE WINE OF LIFt." WinearuKi has created for its«lf an mnvrpmsfmi and SA uiiMii |uss;iMr i, put;] ti■:;i R lxxly, hr;i>ii anil n. ivc food, i /"^-.—iiyk a reputation -~;ij .|.i .rl.cl ny > r<r«>iiimen<lulion of over yfefl»K§lE3\ lin' 1 n
      302 words
    • 1291 6 PUBLIC AUCTION The Undersigned have received instructions to -ill by PUBLIC AUCTION On Monday, the 30th day of October, 1911, at 3 o clock At their Sales-Room, No. 8, Des Voeox Rend Central, Victoria, Hongkong, THE FURNITURE, FIXTI'RES, FITTINGS, ASSKIs \ND EFFECTS OK TO King Edward Hotel, And the Goodwill
      1,291 words

  • 134 7 FIXTURES. Saturday, October 14 High Water, i.W a.m., 1.89 p.m. Police sports. Entertainment. Outran ltd. School, 8.48. Sunday, October 15. High Water, 8.80 am., 2.81 p.m. Monday, October 16. High Water, 6.31 a.m., 8.84 p.m. M. M. homeward mail duo. M. M. outward mail due. Singapore Cold
    134 words
  • 170 7 To-DAT. Penang, Sabang, etc. Coen 3 pm Penang and Calcutta Lai Sang 8 pm Milaccn, Port Swettenham and Punang Klang 8 pm Batavia, Cheribon and Saiuar Wilbelm 8 pm Hongkong, Shanghai and Japan Yorck 8 pm Sourabaya and Samarang Fan Sang Bpm Colombo Glenturret 8 am Kerimon
    170 words
  • 142 7 The M. M. company's steamer D urn be a left Colombo at 5 pm. on the 11th instant, and may be expected to arrive here on Monday, tho If th iuitant, at about 6 a.m. Tho M. M. company's steamer Sydney left Saipon at 8 a.m. to
    142 words
  • 207 7 Latest Arrivals. Ban Tong Seng, Brit. str. 280 ton". Capt Angus, Oct 14. From Batavia, Oct 11. G c. and 151 dp. Hock Seng. For Batavia, Oot 17. Roads. Edendale, Brit. str. 718 tons, Capt Dunlop, Oct 18. From Samarang, (>.*t 10. (i.e. and 84 d.p. Heap Eng
    207 words
  • 143 7 Tin -iv is imly oni' ri^lit way to hold a ci^ar, that is if tlir smoker has an especially easy cli.iir in which he is liable to f;illa-ler|i while enjoying tho bagraat wl Mr. .John H. Stai Imi k told abo'.it it at a recent meeting of n|iti( iiins in
    143 words
  • 102 7 Wharves at which Vessels are Berthed To-Day. TANJONG PAGAR. Bast Wharf Basin— Nil. East W. Siction No. I—Mm,1 Min, Thongwa. Shiibs Wharf Nil. [Sbinsbu Mara. Main W. Saor. No. 2 KumStng, Chiengmai, ■1 B— Perak. 4 Lai Sang. a 6— Nil. 6 Polyphemus,
    102 words
  • 560 7 Arrivals Per steamor Thongwa, Oct. 10.— From Penang Mr. Drd-i Per steamer Perak. Oct. 14.— From Telok Anson via ports: Captain A R. J. Dewar, Messrs. Milthorp, F. E. Beatty, J M. Darby, Orr, L. T. Bird and Myklebnst. Expected to Arrive. Per N. Y. K. t-t
    560 words
  • 46 7 Time-balls on Fort Canning and Mount Faber drop daily at 1 p.m., Singapoie standard time, corresponding to 6 a.m. Greenwich mean time. The time-gun is fired at 12 o'clock noon, indicating Singapore standard time, on every day excepting Sunday, when it is fired at one o'clock.
    46 words
  • 254 7 Finance Commerce EXCHANGE. SlMOAPOU, OCTOBBB 14, 1011. On Loitdob— Bank 4 m/» 2/4 -ft Demand 3/4/, Private 6 m/» 3/4) do 8m/e m 8/413 Oa Giebamt— Bank d/d 288* Private B m/« 342* On F«A»cii-Bank d/d 294* Private 8 m/i m, 309 Ok IraiA-Bftiik T. T. 174 Private 80 d/i
    254 words
  • TO-DAY'S STOCKS AND SHARES.
    • 152 7 ißsne 5 Value 10 10 BelM Tio 10 10 Broang 10 10 Kanaboi 41 41 Kinta Tin 41 41 Lahat Minoi 10 10 Malacca Tin 6/. 6/- Pahang Cone, 1 41 £1 Pengkalen 41 41 Posing Bah i a 41 41 Paring Lun» 10 10 Baiuaan liyd 41 41
      152 words
    • 573 7 ***** S Value Bnyers. S-Jl- rs 2/. 8/- Allamr 8/1 8/6 3/. 3/- Anglo-Malay 16/9 16/6 2/. 2/- Batang Malika 1/9 2/--41 XI Batu CaTei 11.0.0 11.10.0 41 £1 BttnTig* 8.7.6 8.15.0 £1 £1 Bokit Kajang 2.C.0 2.8.9 £1 £1 BukitLintang 8.10.0 8.15.0 2/- 2/- Bukit Mertajam 2/5 2/9
      573 words
    • 122 7 Issue 3 Value Bayers Sellers 10 10 HMtera norn Smeltin* 10.00 10 I 060 41 41 Blectrie Tramway* 8.3 8/9 10 10 Fraser Neave 47 00 48.00 100 Howarth Erskino C6.CO 11.10 100 7% Prel 91.00 100 100 KaU Bra, Del. 185.00 100 100 a a 8% Cum. Prof.
      122 words
    • 47 7 Bayers Sellers Spore Munioipal 4)% of 1007 11,600,000 6% 7% pm Spore Municipal 4J% of 1900 11,000,000 6% 7%pn S"pore Municipal 4% 1602,900 par Buyers Seller* Howartb Brskine 0% ISOO.OOO pat Riley, Hargroaveß 8% 1284,000 2* Singapore Electric Tramway* 6% £BGO,OOC Spore Municipal 6 11,878,000 oom
      47 words
  • Page 7 Advertisements
    • 12 7 Woods Groat Poppermint Cure for all internal oomplaints. Dysentery, Coughs, Coliio oto.
      12 words
    • 207 7 Sprains. Sprains require careful treatment. Keep ?iuiet and apply Chamberlain's Pain Balm recly. It will remove the soreness and quickly rcstote the parts to a healthy condition. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers. BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. LIMITED TO PENANG, RANGOON CALCUTTA. One of the Company's steamers is
      207 words
    • 287 7 SBoer Wobaeeo j "SPRINGBOK" Finest Quality Genuine Magaliesberg Tobacco MANUFACTURED IN THP In 4-oz. linen bags, TpclHSVclclSi OU U I O OBTAINABLB AT i Per Bag JOHN LIHLE CO., LD., AND ROBINSON CO. Par East Oxygen Acetylene Co., Ltd., SINGAPORE BRANCH. Oxygen Gas. Dissolved Acetylene. Oxyacetylenic blowpipes and blowpipe cutters
      287 words
    • 210 7 Do You Know the Influence off a Charming Dress THE MOST CHARMING DRESSES ARE REPRODUCED IN OUR HICH CLASS FASHION JOURNALS. La Cociurirre Paeisiennk with about 100 models of smart Dresses, Costume", blouses subscribed for by all Dressmakers. Publithed monthly. Subscription Price $12 per annum, tl 10 Specimen Copy. Lr
      210 words

  • 1167 8 The Straits Times. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14. THE REVOLT IN CHINA. Few of us have much real knowledge of China. We may study its history, pick up the scraps of information that come to hand from day to day, discourse upon the awakening, and even take mental measurements of the Yellow
    1,167 words
  • 17 8 The German mail, steamer Yorck will sail for China at midnight today, instead of at 5 p.m.
    17 words
  • 28 8 Special children's day exercises will be given in the Middle Road Church to-morrow at 8 p.m. A varied programme of no less than twenty items has been arranged.
    28 words
  • 32 8 It is understood that the arrangement by which Chinese traffic through the Legation quarter in Poking is pormittel on an annual payment of $5,000 by the Chinese authorities, is to be terminated.
    32 words
  • 28 8 The petition for a now Freemasons Lodge at Seremban, to be named N'ogri Seinbilan Lodge No MM, has been granted. The Worshipful Master -designate is Wor. Bro. Dupuis-Brown.
    28 words
  • 35 8 The Malay Mail gives currency to a statement that, from next year, the Sultan of Johore has decided to pass a law prohibiting Europeans from being allowed to frequent the gaming tables in his territory.
    35 words
  • 37 8 The Middle Rood Church will hold its annual Children's Day Exercises on Sunday evening, at eight. An interesting praBMMM has been got up for tho occasion, and a hearty invitation ii extended to the public to attend.
    37 words
  • 44 8 Early on the morning of the 6th in~t.. the German steamer Use went ashore at lire ak< r Point near Swatow, and is believed to be a total wreck. The steamer was on a voyage from Karatsu to Hongkong with a cargo of coal.
    44 words
  • 40 8 The Siam Observer learns that there is every probability of a British cruiser, possibly the tli^ship of the China Squadron, bringing H.S.H. Prince Alexander of Teck to tho Coronation of the King of Siam. The function is fixed for November.
    40 words
  • 47 8 The Tokio Nichi Nichi has published an alarmist report, stating that the entire length and breadth of Tokio is practically overridden with "white acts" and that nearly every wooden building of olden date is: invisibly undermined with the insects and is on the verge of certain ruin.
    47 words
  • 51 8 The Epworth League will hold their weekly meeting in Wesley Church on Thursday next, at B.\o p.m., when a debate will be held, subject That a limited monarchy is a preferable form of government to a republic affirmative Rev. W. H. Williams, negative Rev. H. B. Mansell. A discussion will
    51 words
  • 70 8 An orang-utan, 4} ft. in height, whose arms reached down to its ankles, broke loose from its box on the British freight steamer Pathan during a storm in the South Atlantic, and made a savage attack on purser Peddiy, its grip around his neck being released only when the beast
    70 words
  • 75 8 It is reported from the office of Astronomer Royal, Bangkok, that a solar eclipse will occur on the morning of October 22. The shadow of the moon will first appear on the sun at about 8 o'clock in the moruing. Practical totality will be reached about 11 a.m. and the
    75 words
  • 65 8 Since the appointment of Mr. P. A. Anthony as general manager, F.M.S. railways, he has consistently urged the recruiting of the railway staff from the London and North Western Railway, and (says the Malay Mail) the Government has accepted his advice. With the continuous and rapid extension of the system
    65 words
  • 131 8 Mr .1. Dyer Ball, who has lived in China, mostly at Hongkong, for forty six years, and is well-known for his hiudbooks on the Chinese langnage and has already written a i»oo«l many books on Chinese subjects', has written a new book entitled tho Chinese at Home, or the Man
    131 words
  • 150 8 At the American Mission at Dhulia, Khan desh, one evening recently, says the Civil aul Military Gazette, a jackal entered the premises and attacked two of the children, biting them badly. One of the ladies of the missiou immediately rushed to the assistance of the children and caught the jackal
    150 words
  • 172 8 The general officer commanding the French troops in Indo China has, according to the press of that Colony, been considering the creation of a new corps of native officers for the Annamite regiments, in which these officers will be able to rise to the rank of Captain. Public opinion appears
    172 words
  • 438 8 Mr. T. F. Cuthbertson, of .lohoro Rubber Lands, is paying a short visit to Singajwre. Mr. N. D. Mtulie lias been appointed an officer in class V of tlio Straits K<>UJcmcntH Civil Service. Mr. 11. Marriott has been appointed a member of the board appointed under the
    438 words
  • 48 8 The harvest thank sgiving service will be held in the Cathedral to-morrow. The anthem at evensong will be Dr. Staiuer's "Ye shall Dwell in the Land." The offertories throughout the day will bo given to St. Mary's Home, which is in urgent need of help.
    48 words
  • 227 8 The V.M.C.A. Parliamentary Debating Society met on Thursday night to discuss :i hill for the inunicipalizatiou of the tramways and lighting. The measure was iutiodiiiod by the K ;v. W. Uiim-iin;ii], and was s|K>kcn to by several other members of the HoiMO The government accepted a small
    227 words
  • 268 8 Two telegrams from Bcncoolcn, dated 3rd inst., to the Batavia Nieuwsblod, state that lire broke out that day on board the Ixion, a boat belonging to the Ocean Steamship Company. Tho ship is a total loss. TinIxion left Batavia on September and thr fire occurred when
    268 words
  • Page 8 Advertisements
    • 193 8 .XTTST L-A-IfcTIDIEr) From the famous Amsterdam Brewery AMSTEL BEER. Per case of 4 dozen Quarts $14 less 5% Per case of 8 dozen Pints $17 less b% SOLE AGENTS: Caldbeck. iacgregor Co. &g^* THE "YOST" VISIBLE 4L ls?i!?^*f WKITEn. -V'jSKStI An Invitation Aa seeing is believing we extend a cordial
      193 words
    • 278 8 SOMETHING WORTH SEEING AT THE ALHAMBRA BEACH ROAD. Commencing To-Night, Saturday, October, 14. The (ireat Historical Reproduction of Modern Times ever seen in Singapore DEPII'TINO The Conrt of France in the 17th Cen'ury FOE TO RICHELIEU (La Rivale de Richelieu) An Intensely interesting Full Novel in Pic tares that will
      278 words

  • 227 9 Great Movement Against Manchus. SUN VAT SEN AS THE HEAD OF A REPUBLIC. The Whole ol the Army Disaffected. Rkutkk's Tbleobam. London, October 13. Tho Times Peking correspondent says the rebellion is increasing in force in China, and is the most formidable danger since tho Taiping rebellion.
    227 words
  • 113 9 ROYAL GOVERNOR-GENERAL OF CANADA. Praise of the Anglo-French Union. Rkutrk's Tkleoram. London, October 18. A Quebec message says the Duke and Duchess of Connaught arrived on Thursday evening and will land on Friday morning. London, via Durban. October 14. The Duke of Connaught has been sworn in
    113 words
  • 134 9 STRONG PROTEST BY RUSSIAN GOVERNMENT. Turkish Contraband Regulations Denounced. Reutkr's Telegram. Londou, via Durban October 13. A St. Petersburg message says that owing to apprehensions that the Porte will treat corn as contraband, the Russian ambassador recontly pointed out to the Porte the importance of tho matter
    134 words
  • 71 9 Founding a Halsbury Club. Kkitkk's Tklkqkam. liondon, via Durban, October 13. meeting has been held in London at which Lord ilulsbury, Lord Sclbornc, the Duke of Northumberland, Lord Roberts. Lord Willoughby Do Broke, and Lord Hugh Cecil aud Messrs. Austen Chamberlain, L.S. Ainery, Sir K.Carson, and the Duke
    71 words
  • 55 9 Standard Oil Denies Dutch Shell Connection. Rkutbr's Tbleorax. London, via Durban, October 13. Tho Toledo, United States, District Court has ordered dissolution of the National Electric Lamp Company and ;>. r > subsidiary companies. The solicitors of the Standard Oil Trust formally and positively dony that an
    55 words
  • 75 9 Valuable Anthracite Deposits in Columbia. Reutkii's Tklkoram. London, via Durban, October Id Attention has been aroused by the prospect of a valuable development of the immense anthracite coal-fields near the headwaters of the Stikino river iv British Columbia. It is about IM miles from the seaboard and
    75 words
  • 46 9 Grave Warning to Indian Journals. Rkl'TKli's TKt.KI-.1i.1M. London, via Durban, October 13. Reuter's Bombay correspondent says the Lieutenant-Governor of the Punjab ha* severely warned any papers indulging in inflammatory and -ndecent religious controversy, that it is contrary to law. and will be rigorously prosecuted.
    46 words
  • 26 9 Rkctir's Tbi borax. London, via Durban, October 13. Johnson has declined to box Wells in Paris, and consequently the match is completely off.
    26 words
  • 60 9 ReL'TEl'.'s Tp.LEiiRAM. London, October 14. The result of the Middle Park stakes was Absurd 1. Sweeper Second 2. White Star 3. Ten ran and the win i r led by three lengths, one and half separating second and Uiinl. Belting was to 1 against Absurd, 2to 1
    60 words
  • 122 9 (Fkom Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, October 13. Mr. E. L. Killick, the commissioner representing The Financier, has been giving his views to the Pinang Gazette, on the rubber industry, the potentialities and absolute soundness of which he thinks are not full.)' appreciated by the public in general.
    122 words
  • 56 9 (Fkom a Malacca Corrbspondrnt). Malacca, October 13. Intormation has been received by Malacca Rubber Plantations, Limited, that the price of fine Para in London yesterday was 4 5} per lb., done and sellers. Tho price of best plantation rubber is quoted at 4/Hj value. Business has been
    56 words
  • 221 9 A batch of twenty-four Hokien and Ten chew boatmen faced the third magistrate, yesterday, to answer to a charge of partici pating in an alf ray at lioat Quay on September 27. Sergeant Kenny prosecuted Mr. Gaunt appeared for sixtoen of the accused and Mr. Cooper for
    221 words
  • 507 9 THE ITALIAN USURPERS WARN USURPERS. Complete Annexation Demanded. RKrTKK's Tn.HiliAM. London, October 13. Fifteen thousand troops landed in Tripoli yesterday and the total garrison is now twenty-two thousand. There are still fifteen thousand more troops to follow. Renter wires from Malta that cholera has broken out at
    507 words
  • 52 9 Reutek's Tslkqbam. London, via Durban, October 13. A strike at the British waggon works, Swansea, has caused prolonged rioting. A mob tried to prevent an engine being shunted into the works and after much stone throwing attacked and wrecked the buildings. The police used their batons and several
    52 words
  • 39 9 Reuteb's Tklbobah. London, via Durban, October 13. The death of Mr. John William Mellor, son of the late Mr. Justice Mellor, is announced. London, October 14. Tho ex-commoner, Mr. Pickersgill, a well known Kadical, lias died of pneumonia.
    39 words
  • 16 9 Kantau Panjang.— 2,l73 lbs. Laudcrdale.— 9,ll6 lbs. Kuala Kangsar. 11,048 lbs. Coconuts 43,685.
    16 words
  • 865 9 ANTHROPOMETRIC DETECTION FOR VAGRANTS. The Employment of Chauffeurs. A meeting of the Legislative Council was held yesterday afternoon when there were present His Excellency the Governor, Sir Arthur Young, K.C.M.G., His Excellency the General Officer Commanding the Troops, Major-General T. E. Stephenson, C.8. the Colonial Secretary, Hon. R.
    865 words
  • 151 9 A little Malay girl of ten years of age was burned to death yesterday morning in a house fire at Bedoh. The house in question was a native wood and attap hut occupied by an old woman, tier son and two grandchildren, one a boy of twelve
    151 words
  • 572 9 A Philanthropist and Captain of Industry. As reported in our columns, yesterday, Renter announces the death of Sir William Crossley, Bart., the great engineer, and one of the greatest public benefactors of our day. A correspondent favours us with the following notes on his career Along
    572 words
  • 378 9 Disease Making Headway in the Settlement. The Singapore medical authorities have, unhappily, matter for serious contemplation in tho mortality returns of the Settlement for the week ended October 7. Of the '277 deaths recorded i! 3 were caused by cholera. Only five of these wereimported which
    378 words
  • 61 9 President and Madame Fallieres gave a luncheon at Ilambouillet on September 21 in honour of Prince Chakrabongs of Siain. Prince Chakrabongs, who wan received with military honours in the court of the chateau, wan presented to M. Fallicres by M. Mollard and the Siamese Minister, and the PrcHidcnt handed to
    61 words
  • 2647 9 DR. WATSONS GREAT SUCCESS AT KLANG. An Important Estate Experiment. The Victoria Theatre was probably never more crowded than last night on the occasion of Dr. Malcolm Watson's lecture on Malaria and its Prevention. H. E. the Governor, who was accompanied by Lady Evelyn Young. presided, and was
    2,647 words

  • 150 10 Lawn Tennis. S.C.C. Tournament. The results of play yesterday are given below CIiAHPIONSUIP. Kleinwann beat Linton, 6 3, 7 5. A. Doubles. Lyall and Wilson beat Makinson and WilHum, i--6, 6—l, r>—4. Ommm and Threlfall beat Medina and Baebwaldj, m— B. ."> -7, o—2. c. Dnim lSutley and
    150 words
  • 59 10 The Alhaiubra cinematograph is putting on a new coloured film to-night called Foe to Richelieu an historical play which is said to combine brilliant colouring, gorgeous costuuitH and woudcrful scenes. It is a continuous story, played within the precincts of the Palais lioyal and Louvre and the manufacturers say that
    59 words
  • 41 10 The play entitled Baharol Azanishah will bo stngwl by the Straits Opera Co. to-night and to morrow night the Mimaiiotl family will give a pantomime, Caesar Borgia, when the continuation of the piece Dandan S'tiah, lii :li part, will be staged.
    41 words
  • 748 10 Prices Quoted la the Market This Morning. Singapore, October 14, 1011. Messrs. Lyall and Evatt, Exchange and Share Brokers, issue tbe following list of quotations this morning:— Norn Value. Buyer*. Sellers. 2/. Allagar 8/2 8/8 8/. Options 1/- 1/10* 41 Anglo-Java 4/- 4/9 1 Anglo-Johore 6/8 7(6
    748 words
  • 426 10 St. Andrew's Cathedral. (Sunday, October 15, 1911.) Eighteenth Sunday After Tbinitt. Habvbst Thakksoivinq. 7 a.m.—Matins. First Lesson Deuteronomy XXVI, 1 to 12. Second Lesson S. John IV, 81 to 89. Hymn 882. 7.45 a.m.—Holt Communion (Choral). Introit Psalms 122. Service Woodward. Hymn at Offertory ...384. Hymn at Communion
    426 words
  • Page 10 Advertisements
    • 26 10 DELAYED SHIPMENTS. The strikes in England have cawed the postponement of opening our business until some time next week. Garner, Quelch Co. 30 25 9 12
      26 words
    • 46 10 Losing Weight by the Pound Under Weight," a condition of illhealth, shows your ansimilative powers are decreauing. WATERBURYS METABOLIZED COD LIVER OIL COMPOUND Supplies the blood with tbe wanted S nourishing and healthy flosh building I materials Very palatable. J OF ALL CHEMISTS. $1.25 a.nd $2.
      46 words
    • 51 10 He threw him on tbe counter, Then he banged him on tbe floor, He took him gently by tbe ear, And kicked him through the door 'Twas not with any bad intent He hurt his friend I'm f-ure, He ftlt to well since be had used lhat Woods' Great Peppermint
      51 words
    • 224 10 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. EUROPEAN WANTED. Wanted immediately, European with a reasonable knowledge of alluvial mining and capable of controlling Chinese Tribotors on a Tin Property. Fall particulars on application to Mining, c/o Siraiss Times. 14-10 a DRESBER WANTED. Good salary to good man. Apply sending copies of Ti st'monials, to Manager,
      224 words
    • 413 10 Raffles Ji!| Hotel. SKATING DANCING To-Night. TYPEWRITER FOR SALE. Yost Typewriter for sale in good order and condition. Apply Q.RS., c/o Straits Times. 14-10 1710 NOTICE. For stock clearing purposes from to-day, October 14, nntil further notice, all customers of The Ontport Trading Co. I The Singapore Book Store) B,
      413 words
    • 302 10 BUY A "Moutrie" PIANO PRICES FROM $240 CASH OB IN TERMS TO SUIT YOU. Write for New Illustrated Catalogue. S. Moutrie Co., LIMITED. THE ARCADE, SINGAPORE. 6RANITE. The undersigned aro prepared to entei into contracts tor the supply of Oranitr orathed and screened to any siaes. FRABER CUMMING. N. Wioebopter
      302 words

  • 2359 11 in reviewing; "My Ova Story," a writer in the Daily Telegraph awa: That class of reader which enjoys a scandal iv high places will find this extraordinary volume a mine of entertainment. Tho author is Princess Luisa of Tuscany, exCrown Princess of Saxony, whom tho public will
    2,359 words
  • 766 11 RECORD SPEED FOR COMMERCIAL MESSAGE. Around the World in l<>', Minutes. In order to ascertain the speed at which a commercial message could be sent around the world by cable The Now York Times filled a dispatch in the telegraph room on the seventeenth floor of the Times
    766 words
  • 144 11 The wife of a clerk, who was granted a separation order at Brentford, told tho magistraUs that ou their wedding day, three years ago, her husband said, My time has come. 1 will have my rovengo." When she asked what he meant, he replied, Wait and see."
    144 words
  • 27 11 Challenged the other day to prove bis assertion that bo was the world's champion melon cater, Jeffrey Davis, of New Orleans, died after eating his seventh melon.
    27 words
  • 1227 11 THE USE OF ARMED FORCES OF THE CROWN. Clear Rights and Duties Writing at the time when trade was dis organised by the large number of men on strike, and violence and intimidation were indulged in, the Law Times gives an interesting and timely review of the law
    1,227 words
  • 1059 11 Some Erroneous Deductions of Seamen. Sharks arc butli cowardly and ci uul but it is difficult to study their ways from the deck of a —1 1 1 ax tlioy move slowly in a refractive medium such as water some twenty or thiity feet below the olwcrver. Hence
    1,059 words
  • 719 11 H. T Wade wrote lo the N.C. Daily News, at Shanghai, on September '21. as follows: Anything reminiscent of the late 1.0.," any little sidelight that may be thrown upon a character much too well known to the few and so little known to the many, should
    719 words
  • 230 11 The staff of the Abor Expeditionary Force is commanded by Maj. -General H. Howcr, C.B. Orderly oiticer to be appointed from the Force (ieneral Staff Officer, 2nd Grade, Major C. A. l{. Hutchinsou, list Dogrns Signalling Officer, to he api>ointcd from the Special Signalling t'nit Assistant Director
    230 words
  • 55 11 All Right, But Very Hungry." An advertisement in the Daily Bxpreai Jack, dearest darling, love of my life, I am loving and wanting you always, my heart and soul filled with your beautiful love. Am all right, but very hungry. What a joy to see you again. For Mi your
    55 words

  • 933 12 SOME OF THE NEW BUILDINGS PROJECTED. LCC's Powers. Tho evolution of Kingsway has been no hurried affair, says the Evoning Standard. Thore were those of us who expected to see a speedy transformation scone enacted when it was decided to demolish the old rookery between llolborn and tho
    933 words
  • 113 12 Canon .lessopp, the lioclor of Seaming, Kast Dcrcham. in a letter to the Guardian. ■bJSi 1 have a stock of old sermons which must approach a thousand in number, very few of which 1 shall evei preach again, and yet they have their merits, and might peradventuie
    113 words
  • 506 12 Nineteen Miles Covered in Thirteen Minutes. The Royal Air Mail," flying from Hendon to Windsor, under the sanction of the Post-master-General, began its service on Saturday when that daring young British airman, Mr. Gustav Hamel, completed a difficult out and return journey with his mail-bag in a
    506 words
  • 522 12 New Headquarters of the Royal Academy. The handsonic building in Maryleboneroad which the lioyal Academy of Music will shortly occupy is vow practically completed, after an expenditure of about £'60.000. says an Kveuiui. 1 Standard MtU. The style of the building is Italian renais MM* The beautiful
    522 words
  • 1097 12 Recorded in Interesting Old Manuscripts. Lord Middleton's MSS. are preserved, together with modern legal papers, in a fireproof muniment room in the basement of the south-western pavilion of Wollaton Hall, near Nottingham, a famous specimen of Elizabethan domestic architecture, whose magnificence caused Camden to opine that
    1,097 words
  • 517 12 Record of Brave Attempts to Cross The Channel. The attempts to swim the Channel have been fairly frequent since 1873, though tho interest in the feat gradually declined after the success of Capt. Webb in 1875 until the later nineties and the beginning of tbe present century.
    517 words
  • 397 12 Lady Who Liked the Delicious Sense of Danger." One of the most puzzling questions facing the criminologist is that of the kleptomaniac. During a season of big sales, when crowds are attracted by bargain prices, cases of theft are frequent. But not all these thieves arc actual
    397 words
  • 404 12 Our Trade With Colonists and Foreigners. The second volume of the Blue Book containing the annual statement for 1910 of the trade of tho United Kingdom with foreign countries and British possessions is published. The total exports for the year to foreign countries were £374,742,984, as against £881
    404 words
  • 629 12 The Successful Method of a Great Advocate. Writing in the Law Times of Scarlett and His Methods Mr. J. A. Lovat-Frascr declares that he had a magical influence over juries. When Scarlett is addressing a jury," said the Duke of Wellington there are 13 jurymen." He treated
    629 words
  • 929 12 ROUND THE WORLD AND BACK TO POPLAR. A Unique Collection. Poplar has now almost completed a collection of flags, of which tho parish is as justly proud as though thoy were the regimental colours in a cathedral nave. These flags, indoed, do represent conquest, and in a wider
    929 words
  • 143 12 Man- Hunt in Canada. A wire from Snowllake, Manitoba, states that a fierce manhunt skirmish, resembling tho old Indian warfare, has been under way for twenty-four hours tin miles between .Montreal and the I'nited States border. This sensational situation, tho Telegraph says, is tho climax of the kidnap ping of
    143 words

  • Page 13 Advertisements
    • 628 13 The Straits Times FOR F.M.S. READERS. Tlio Nuw Mail Train Sorvice enables us to Hond into the F.M.S. each evening a Special Kdition of Tho Straits Times ivmtiiiiiiiin all the important tclogramH anil nowH rucoived up to alnte lionr in the afternoon. 'I Li- ndition cun bu bought in iuo
      628 words
    • 496 13 I vk\mkkL4U9Ayt*i ix This celebrated beverage is supplied by all First-class Hotels, Clnbs, and Stores throughout the World. Aeentß Co Bin^apore. Huttenbßoh Bros. Co. &ansm&. 8 6k 211 TAN CHENG SIANG, CHOP SIONG LIM SAW MILL CO. Timber and General Merchants and Contractors. Always have a largo stoob of timber
      496 words
    • 271 13 Further CONSIDERABLE REDUCTION In the Prices of CONTINENTAL Motor Tyres. NEW PRICE LIST READY. WILL BE FOBWABDBD ON APPLICATION. Through all Dealers and Oarages. Continental Tyre Rubber Co., Ltd. Telegrams: SINGAPORE. Telephone: CONTINENTA. 17, COLLVER QUAY. 290. Sterilized Jiatural !M.ilk. full cream without any preservatives. CHEAPEST AND BEST 3res6 Arrivals
      271 words

  • Page 14 Advertisements
    • 730 14 INSURANCE, MEAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE CO.. LIMITED. lead Office: Winchester House, SINGAPORE. Board of DtiwatoMi A. Dsbbiob, Esq., Chairman. A. a. Faia, Esq., Managing Director. fun Fowua, mj., 0.m., Chief Had. Officer V. M. Elliot, Esq. Rev. N. J. Oodvbbuh raw Na»N Pan, Bsq. Oxa Soom Taa, Esq. mv Bum
      730 words
    • 523 14 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AMD CHINA. INCORPORATBD BT ROYAL CHA RTBR Paid np Capital ta «M»0 Shares ol 430 each 41,300,000 Reserve Fund. M 41,026,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors... 41,300.000 BAMMBS. National Bank of Scotland. Tbe London City Midland Bank, Ltd. SINOAPORB BRANCH. Current Accounts are opened and
      523 words
    • 356 14 BANKING. TNf IZE HAI TONS BANUNB AND INSURANCE 00. LTD MO. IT AND 68, KLING STRBBT Established 1907. Capital paid up 11,000^00.00 Reserve lUbility of proprietors 1,000,000 00 COURT OF DIRECTORS. 1. Ta* Taoi Joon 8. Sm Kia Jam 3. Nam Km Sana T. Tso Hoo Lai I. Liow Chla
      356 words
    • 1343 14 SALES BY AUCTION. auction sale: of Valuable Teak Household Furniture, Cottage Piano, Horses and Carriages, Beautiful Plants, Etc., THE PROPERTY OF J. A. MEYER, ESQ., AT NO. 1, OX LEY RISK OFF TANK ROAD), On Saturday, October 21, att 13.30 p.m. An excellent toned cottage piano by Cuappell Co., London,
      1,343 words

  • 1106 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. The Licensing of Drivers. The following notes appeared in a recent issue of the Times ln this country, as is well-known, a licence to drive a motor-car can be obtained by any one for the asking, provided that he is 17
    1,106 words
  • Page 15 Advertisements
    • 365 15 WOLSELEY "The Car of Refinement and Reliability." For delivery in the Straits or in Europe from January to •June. 1912. We >trongly recommend prospective purchasers to reserve a chassis now, and the style of body and accessories required can be ordered later. Sole Agents: Central Engine Works, Ld. U a.
      365 words
    • 13 15 For all internal complaints. Dysentery. Coughs, Colds, etc., take Woods' Great Peppermint Cure.
      13 words
    • 400 15 Photographic Stores DEVELOPING AND PRINTING. JUST ARRIVED New Cameras) I New Cswsras New Camera* II! New Lenses, New Accessories, etc KONG HINB" CHIORB k CO. No. 102 and 104, North Bridge Road. l-« 81.. 12 RUBBER ESTATE VALUES. A COMPREHENSIVE SURVEY, With many Tables of Valuation, Forecasts Of Production, and
      400 words
    • 736 15 1 1 by my Doctor." Deaf Sirs, I ,tm in the braciung profeMoa, aad whenevet 1 I "run down I tiiul Anjju-r'^ Eriiilmoti Mthc surest pick-inc-np. It was I f f/ recoinnundofl me by my doctor to jjrt hack aty stivn.nth after a ■ncre tax illntss. ;mkl it-, cflect u;t--
      736 words

  • Page 16 Advertisements
    • 464 16 DRAINPIPES are recommended for improving tfje sanitary condition of buildings on MINES RUBBER ESTATES Strongest and (Bljeapest Sizes from 3" to 24" are STOCKED IN WHOLES AND HALVES. SOLE AOF.XTS SHARPE, ROSS CO., LTD. WANTS. DRESSER AND CLERK WANTED. Wanted, a qualifieel Drepstr and Clerk for North Labiß Estate. Apply
      464 words
    • 327 16 WANTS. ASSISTANT SECRETARY WANTED. Wanted far Tbe Singapore Chamber of Commerce and Exchange, an AstUtant Secretary. Apply in writing to the Chairman, stating qualifications, etc 1010 23-10 PRESSMAN WANTED. Wanted, a Pressman for the Straits Times l'rees, Ltd. Apply tn the Manager, Printing Department. 10-10 v DEMARCATOR WANTED. Wanted for
      327 words
    • 532 16 TO BE LET OR SOLD. OFFICEB TO LET With immediate entry, fi st and second floors, No. la, Raffles Quay Apply Guthrie Co., Ltd. 14 a HOUBE TO LET. No. 44, Anson Road, to let. Apply Nathan and Son, Change Alley. 166 a GODOWNSTQ BE LET. Nos. 18, 15, 17,
      532 words
    • 536 16 ARTICLES FOB SALE. BIRDS OF PARADISE FOR BALE. Apply, Moraux k Co., 19, 20, Boat Quay. 21-7 o FOR SALE. Young Coconut trees and old Coconuts suitable for nureerien. All nuts guaranteed specially selected from old trees Apply to Heng Lim, No. 46, Market Street. 18 10 12-11 CATERING BUBINEBS
      536 words
    • 850 16 NOTICES. KMM KIAT A GO. SHIP CHANDLERS Hnnmnt and Municipal Contr.cto. Telephone No. 421. 106 109. Market Street. MR. J. A. LINCOLN. Late Senior Surveyor of the Municipality (with Oovercment Licence), is prepared to undertake Survey- works on moderate charges. Office 169, Queen Street. 26 9 26 10 NOTICE. A
      850 words
    • 524 16 NOTICES. NOTICE. Mr Willy Ewald ha» ceased to bo a partner in our firm from tho Ist of -Inly, 1911. HUTTBNBUII BROTUBItS A CO., Singapore and l'ooani;. HITTENBACH LIEBEKT i CO., Penang. '.••10 GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. Tenders will bo received at the Hon'bln Resident Conncillor'H Office, I'enang, op to noon of
      524 words
  • Page 16 Miscellaneous
    • 225 16 Straits Wimes ADVERTISEMENT RATES.--MißCel.au ous wants of every description are insert ed at the prepaid rate of tl per tout lines for one or two insertions. Noticed of Births, Marriage*, or Death-' if not oxoeeding four linof, tl each insertion. For p.p.c. cards, on page 0, t2. Inch Soui Kates
      225 words