The Straits Times, 3 November 1911

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    13 1 The Straits Times. NO. 23.712 SINGAPORE. FRIDAY. NOVEMBER 3. 1911. PRICE 10 CENTS.
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    COLONIAL CRICKET.
    847 2 THE CHANCES IN THE COMING TEST MATCHES. New Colonial Invincibles. The M.C.C. team being due in Australia, the relative chances of success in the great test matches from the chief topic of discussion in cricketing circles. From the easy way in which the Australians defeated the South Africans
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    Klian-Kellas Tin and Rubber.
    149 2 Tin' secretaries of the Khan-Hellas Tin and Rubber Co. state, in a letter to shareholders that, in viow of the fact that up to the present time the company has oeen engaged entirely in developing and equipping its property, tho directors have decided to have the
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      53 2 Follows Nature's Plan. Medicines that aid nature are always most effectual. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy acts on this plan. It allays the cough, relieves the lungs, opens the secretions and aids nature in restoring tho system to a healthy condition. Thousands have testified to its superior excellence. For sale by all
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      460 2 THE ANAEMIA OF MALARIA. Bloodless, Fevee- Stricken Man in Java Reoains Health and Strenotb Through the Rich, Res Blood Supplied by Dr. Williams' Pink Pills. The poisonous germs which are the cause of Malaria prey upon the red corpuscles in the blood, and thus bring about that condition of Anaemia
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    S.V.C. ORDERS.
    539 3 By Libdt.-Col. O. A. Dibbick, Commandant, S.V.C. Singapore, October 81, 1911. s. v. c. j Balestier Rifle Range. I:— The range is allotted as under On Saturday, 4th proximo, Malay Co., s.v.i. On Sunday, sth proximo, Class Firing. On Saturday, 11th proximo, S.R.E. (v.) and Maxim Coy. On
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    JONG-LANDOR RUBBER ESTATES.
    365 3 Call of Five Shillings Per Share To Be Made. The directors of tbe JoDg-Landor Rubber Estates report for thirteen months ended June 30 last that the crop produced in this period amounted to 12,737 lb., against an estimate of 12,000 lb. for twelve months viz., to May
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      170 3 FUJI CO., No. C, Hotel Europe Building. Christmas ISALEI Japanese Goods Fine Art Curios, etc NOW ON 28 10 811 CHEONG BROTHERS. Dentists, No 25, South Bridge Roao. First. class MoohanioA! Dentistry, Oold Crowns Bndge, Filling and Vulcanite Duration of Wear guaranteed CHARGES MODERATR FULL LINE DENTAL SUPPLIES. Bust Tintii
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      148 3 C. H. Willis IS HERE And doing business on the SINGAPORE RACES Run on November 7, 9 and 1 1. TBFBLE EVENT 3,000 to SO Races 1, 2 and 6. DOUBLES ON ANY TWO EVNTES. STRAIGHT-OUT ON ALL EVENTS. For prices, apply to S, XHE ARCADE. 7 el. Stkaight, Ttlepbone:
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      13 3 For all internal complaints, Dysentery, Coughs, Colds, etc., take Woods' Great Peppermint Cure.
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      281 3 A GOOD SET OF TEETH r hit mi i *i i iWLMS ODONTO Tin iiqn n Two h. a WB e<BW^ mdgfam ft Cm**i N ni srtH, MttL vm tm ta, s«M tv t» nil. kowljlmw. mmm a.*-. A.lTfullv, Now doing business on the forthcoming SINGAPORE RACES Run Nov 7,
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      186 3 ,m^w K m >I I I J Aji&f^ 1 IP- jw WmtMtt Maynard Co., Ltd., WHOLESALE RETAIL CHEMISTS, Singapore. CONTRACTORS TO SHIPPING COMPANIES, HOSPITALS AND RUBBER ESTATES. Sole Wholesale Agents in the Straits Settlements F.M.S. for Dr. Heanley's Vaccine (Glycerinated Calf Lymph). KELLY WALSH, LTD. A REALITY g^-* of Wr
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      1254 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. STEAMER SAILINGS. PTWO. N. Y. K. STUM NAVIGATION CO. JAPA aj M J||L POR CHINA, JAPAN, PENANO, CBYLON, STEAMSHIP AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADBN, EGYPT, o n MEDITERRANEAN PORTS, PLY fc MOUTH AND LONDON. EUROPEAN LINE. American forts. London and Antwerp, under mail contraot Steamnrs will leave Singapore on or
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      624 4 STEAMER SAILINGS'. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. EAST COAST SERVICE. For Pahang, Berßerah, Tringganu Bisnt, Semerak, Baoho, Kolantan, Baugnara Telupin, Panarai, Patani, Singora, Laoon, Kohsamui, Bandon, Langsuan Chumpon Taku, Kohlak and Bangkok. Duo Departure 3 p.m. s.s. REDANG Nov. 4 s.s. V UGALft Nov. S Nov. 8 s.s. BO
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      522 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. HAMBURG AMERIKA LINE. HAMBURG. \\r MB OEUTSCHE OAMPFSCfIFFHHRT9OES. HMU WIEMEI Combined Sorvlon The steamers of these Companies maintain a regular Bervico botween Hamburg Bremen Antwerp, and Rotterdam, and the Straits, r China and Japan. Homewards, they are despatched fort- nightly for Havre and Hamburg and onoe a month
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      617 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. !M D. L. torddeiitscher Lloyd, Bremen. IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. 'I'm.' fait an 1 well known mail steamers of li i Company sail fortnightly from Bremen, iainburg via Rotterdam, Antwerp, Southampton, (iibraltar, Genoa, Naplos (connectog Mariieillcs, Naples, Alexandria, and vioe 'ersa) Port Said, Sues, Aden, Colombo, >enang, Singapore,
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    DAILY TIME TABLE.
    149 5 FIXTURES Friday, November 3. High Water, 8 'I i a.m. 8 1 p.m. P. and O. outward mail due. Legislative Council, 2.80 p.m. C. E. Z. S. Silo, Memorial Hall. Birthday of Kmperor of Japan. Saturday, November 4 High Water, 8.60 a.m., 8 51 pro Mr. Bean'H
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    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    243 5 To da». Port Swc-ttcnh&ui and Tclok Annoo Kinta 8 pm Malacca and Muar L »dy Weld Bpm Malacca and Port Swi ttonliam Carlyle 8 pm BatavU Rembrandt 4pm Muntok and Palotnbang Maras 4pm Christmas Inland Is'ander 6 pm Saturday. Xi riumu Hniuit 9 am Cncob Hock Hye
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    Mail Steamer Movements.
    170 5 The P. and O. outward mail steamer Delta left Colombo at 1 1 a.m. on Sunday, and may be expected to arrive this aft'Tnoon. The Imp. German mail steamer Prinz lv '.< 1 Friedrich having left Hongkong on the Ist instant, at 1 p.ui may be expected
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    SINGAPORE SHIPPING
    334 5 Latest Arrivals. Sea BeMe V. M. S govt. yacht, 400 tons, 42 crow, 125 hp. Nacodab, Nov 8. From Vnlianu, Nov 2. l-'jr Port Swettenham, N..v;s. Roadß. (ilatik, Dut. Govt. str. 600 tona 19 crew 2 guns fOJ II Power dim. Wink, Nov 8. From Kirn-, Nov 3.
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    LOCAL PASSENGER LISTS
    96 5 Arrivals. Per steampr KUne, Nov 3.- From Ponang, via parti*. Mows. Fishnr, J. T. Peanofather, R. Mulhanspn, V. F>Kcnazic, A. W. Brisk, R. Grueiaii. R. Mecasohe, Campb 11, Moore, Hon. K. Youug, Mi-s SiniH\ Mr*. Smith, Mr. and Mtr. lUosome, Mre. Mjore. Miss Gellbtt, Mr. and Mr?.
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    Finance & Commerce.
    277 5 Finance Commerce. EXCHANQr. BIHOAPOBB, NOVEMBBB 8. 1911 Om Lohdo«— Bank 4 m/t 2/4<£ Demand m. V*-h Private 6 m/t m. 2/4 3 J j do Bm/i 2/4 v.. On UiiMiNT— BaDk d/d 986 i Private 8 m/i m. 242| Oh FBAMca-B»nk d/d m 294 Private I ml* m 398| Om
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      MINING.
      151 5 Inane 5 I'ainrj 10 10 Belat Tin 10 10 Braang 10 10 Ksnftboi 61 411 Kinta Tin 61 41 Lahat Minet 10 10 Malacca Tin >/■ 6/- Pahang Conscl El £1 Pengkaien 61 £1 Posing Babta Cl ill Pcsing Lami 10 10 Babmac Hyd El XI Katunan iia Buyore,
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      RUBBER.
      570 5 Issue 5 Va.ne Buyem 2/- 8/- Allaear 8/2/. 2/- Anpio-Msl»j 18,8 2/- 2/. Bataus Maitka 2/. XI 41 Bato Cavoe 10.10.0 £1 £1 Batn Ti,-.s 8.7.6 41 £1 Bnkit Kajang 1.18.0 £1 £1 Bakit L'utaDS 8.1U.0 2/. 2/- Bnkit Mortejtm: 2/2 £1 £1 Bokit Rajab 10 6 0 £1
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      GENERAL.
      126 5 [esae 3 Value Bayers Seller* 10 10 Hasten norn Smelting 10.00 10 T 8.60 £1 XI Elootrio Tramway« 8(8 8/9 10 10 Fraser Noave 47(0 48.00 100 Howarth Erakine 66.C0 £7.f.0 100 H 7% Pret. 01.00 100 100 Kat* Bro, Dei. 186.00 100 100 a a 8% Cam. Pret.
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      DEBENTURES.
      44 5 Bayers Selkrs Spore Municipal 4|% of 1907 11,600,000 7% Spore Municipal 4i% of 1909 11,000,000 7% S"pore Municipal 4% 1602,900 par Bayers Stii.-n Howarth Brakine 8% 1600,000 par Riley. Hargroavoe 6% 1284,000 8* Singapore Eloctrio Tramways 6% £850,000 Spore Manioipal 6 11.878.000 aoui
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      14 5 W ii.'s Groat Poppermint Cnie (ot all tat 'real complaints. Dysentery Coughs, Colds oto,
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      545 5 Don't Be Tort red by Neuralgia. There isn't any reason why yon Buould be. Perhaps you have tried scores of reuiodies— but don't become discouraged for here is a remedy tliat will pnt to flight tbc terrible pain. No ca^e of neuralgia ever existed or ever will exist tbat Little's
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      492 5 CIGARETTES in the House of Commons. The unsurpassed enjoyment afforded /ifr\ by State Express Cigarettes is a subject that is never debated they _<4W^£ raised the standard of Cigarette /^MrCjKV, quality, a standard not reached to this ■'\vlfW \Wil A^ C ay k y any ot^ er brand. ■ilMwilP"* No1
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      103 5 I NDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LTO. FOR HONGKONG. The Company's Steamer LAI SANG, B. J. Tadd, Commwder, is duo hero on Friday, the 3rd instant, and will have quick despatch for the above ports. She baa excellent accommodation for firstolass passengers, amidsiiips, oarries a n'ified European Surgeon, and is fitted
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      119 5 OLD MARLBURIAN DINNER. By kind permirxioo of the Committee, the Old Marlbarian Dinner will bo held in the Singapore Clnb at 8.15 p.m. on Ti urwliy, November 9, Sir William Hyndman -Jones in the chair. ThoKe O. M.'s who have not already S'gnified tiiuir intention of rx in« prennnt am
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    The Straits Times. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8. METHODS OF BARBARISM.
    1152 6 The Straits Times. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8. METHODS OF BARBARISM. The Italian attack on Tripoli was unprovoked, and was made quite obvionsly because Turkey was too weak to defend herself. We need not repeat the opinion we have expressed of Italian action, but the other day we said that Turkey shared
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    19 6 The successful tenderer for the Johore Gaming Farm for the ensuing year is Mr. Wong Ah Fook, of Singapore.
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    47 6 The next time we have a revolution, says the Central China News of October 18, the municipality should license a few hundred extra rickshas in advance. Yesterday it was almost impossible to obtain one they were all taken up transporting frightened people who wore fleeing the towu.
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    13 6 Latest advertisements of the day appear on page 5 and on page 8.
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    25 6 Mr. Ralph Brown, who left here a short while ago on his tour round the world for a wager of £5,000, has arrived at Shanghai.
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    22 6 Owing to the recent outbreak of cholera in Singapore, now apparently diminishing, the Government of Hongkong has declared this an infected port.
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    27 6 There are no less than 51 civil actions down for hearing at tho Supreme Court during the November sittings. They mostly affoct representatives of the nativo communities.
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    32 6 The largest open cast tin mine in the F.M.S., situated at Kamunting, in Perak, and belonging to Towkay Ng 800 Bee, has bad a tempting offer to purchase from a London syndicate.
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    31 6 Owing to slips on tho railway line between Ayer Kuning South and Gemas tho night express from Singapore arrived at Kuala Lumpur yesterday morning one and a half hours behind time.
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    32 6 H.M.S. Kent will recommission at Singapore instead of at Aden as formerly arranged. Her new crew will he convoyed to Singapore in H.M.S. Royal Arthur, due about the middle of this month.
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    37 6 A pair of dress trousers, belonging to Mr. Hamby, of Sir John Jackson's staff, were filched off a line at his quarters yesterday while they were hanging out to air. The value of the article is $20.
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    32 6 The police constable, Rue Singh, for theft of 93,000 at the recent fire in Pudu and Rodger Streets, Kuala Lumpur, was sentenced by Mr. Justice Sercombe Smith to five years' rigorous imprisonment.
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    39 6 The Tongkah Tin Company's output in October was 2,021 piculs from five dredgers working 2,573 hours. For the ten months, tho return is 17,673 piculs, against 11.109 piculs in the same period of 1910, and 5,420 picuU in 1909.
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    46 6 The queue-cutting movement is gaining fresh impetus with the rebellion in full swiii-.-, says the China Mail. A barber in Des Voux !io:id, Hongkuiig. has issued a no* ice to the effect that he will remove the api>endages free of charge for the next three days.
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    62 6 The police have arrested a pilgrim broker, who was charged by a Malay with criminal breach of trust iv respect of $274. The complainant alleges that he gave that sum to the prisoner and another broker to purchase a passage ticket for him and that they ran off with the
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    55 6 The output of clean tin ore from Ulu Pi.ih, Ltd.'s, mine for October is piculs MS. This figure is subject to a slight correction whin the balance of ore is sold. The frequent heavy rains during the month, combined »ilh Chinese and Tamil holidays, arc responsible for tho reduced output
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    69 6 Tho Japanese flag is fluttering conspicuously in town to-day in honour of the birthday of the Emperor of Japan who was born on November it, 1H.12. He was crowned at tho age of 16 and has ruled over the desti uics of his ancient empire for forty three years. The
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    83 6 The Pcrak Pioneer says tint Mr. .T. Scallar. of Mi ssrs. Wreford and Thornton (fpohi, is now the lucky possessor of Mr. M. Him s's splendid De Dion Car (1910 patternl, having wou it for 57.50 with a ticket pMohMtd from Mr. F. B. Ivens, in a club sweepstake. No
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    92 6 A serious smash is reported to have happened at Byang Lapas to a motor-car, hind from Messrs. Chin Soug and Co. this morning, states the Pinang Gazette of October .11. It was out for a run with Mr. Deuk.il and a party of ladies and gentlemen passengers from the steamer
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    84 6 A telegram from tho Secretary to. the Government of India, Marine Department, to the Secretary to the Government of Burma, says The following telegram dated October 19 from Admiralty begins. Salonica, Smyrna, have been defended by mines. Pilot boat stationed at both ports conduct neutral vessels in and oat of
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    98 6 The charge of criminal breach of trust preferred at the instance of Mr. Max. H. Hilckes against a gambier contractor, who works on the Jimah rubber estate, lias been withdrawn. The contractor, it appears, was due a certain sum of money to the Jimah company in respect of the company's
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    108 6 A Chinese telephone operator at the Pulau Brani exchange beard someone moving about in the next room to his on Wednesday night. He immediately went to investigate and found a Chinaman lying on the floor. The man bad evidently been in the sea for hi" clothes were soaked. The operator
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL
    380 6 Lieut. A. F. P. Wehner, R.G.A., has been placed on the sick list. Dr. I). K. McDowell. C.M.G., is now on the directorate of the I'eguh Plantations, Ltd. Mr. J. le Poor Powor, of Linggi Plantations who recently broke one of bis ribs, is making a speedy
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    Lanadron and Ledbury
    55 6 Messrs. F. W. Barker and Co. have received telegraphic advice from London that tho directors of tho Lanadron Rubber Estates, Ltd., lnve il. <■] uv I an interim dividend of 10 per cent. They have also received advico that tho directors of the Ledbury Itubhisr Estates Ltd.,
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    Singapore Mortality Returns
    104 6 The mortality returns for Singapore, issued by ill" Registrar of ilirthsaud Deaths, show that during tho week ending October '2H there were 2"6 deaths, giving a ratio |kt mille of population of I- >. 17. Malarial fever accounted for 45 deaths, phthisis 111, couvulsious 19, beri U-ii
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    Chemor United Rubber Estates.
    135 6 An extraordinary meeting of the sli^re holders of tho Chcmor ("nited Rubber Estates, Ltd., was held at Slmn<;liui on October 2.'t. The number of shares represent ed was 60,995. Mr. J. Ellingei- presided, aud was supported by Messrs. M. A. S:< nipi I, director; J. Hiys,
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    How Cholera is Spread.
    203 6 Mr. Acton, second magistrate, had before him to day two Chineso, a rickxha puller ami a coolie, on a charge of committing a ue^li -lent act likely to cause the spread of infectious disease. A Malay corporal gave oviilonco to the effect that while on duty
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      194 6 PERHAPS YOU'RE OUT OF SORTS To-NiiJht Try this cure, 'twill put you right, the ALHAMBRA BEACH ROAD. The People's Popular Picture Palace NEW PICTURES NEW PICTURES More Interesting than Ever HEW PATHE S ANIMATED GAZETTE, 59TH EDITION. Including the Latest Sporting Events. THE NEWBURY CUP. Koyal Realm Wins. MOTORING AT
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    HOME RULE.
    369 7 MR. REDMOND AT A GOVERNMENT MEETING. Advocates Home Rule all Round. Rkutek's Tkleoram. I ..nidon, via Durban, November 2. At a mooting of tho Scottish Homo Rulers in tho House of Commons, yesterday, it was resolvod that no Homo Rulo Bill would prove satisfactory unless it provided for
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    Revolt in China.
    131 7 RECONCILIATION EFFORTS IN PROGRESS. Yuan-Shih-Kai Summoned to Peking. Rfxtkh's Tkleokam. London, via Durban, November 2. Reulii's eorrcs|iondent at Peking cables that the National Assembly, at a secret session, agreed to accept eleven out of twelve demands |iicM'iit<sl by the troops at Lanchow, inclu.lii m v; perpetuation of
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    Boxing or Fighting.
    101 7 IMPORTANT DEFINITION OF THE DIFFERENCE. "A Death Blow to Boxing Contests." Hkutkh's Telegram. I me lon, via Durban, Novembor 2. The topic in sporting circles is an announcement by Mr. McKcnna regarding boxing, to the effect that if theobjoct and intent of con i bat ant h
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    GERMANY AND SPAIN.
    31 7 Dib Ostasiatiscbi Lloyd Telegram. Berlin, November 2. The Ttmijm siys a report about German Spauish negotiations concerning ltiuiiiuni in. 'l I i-tii uiiln I'o is much too premature.
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    AMERICAN FLEET REVIEW. Splendid Spectacle at New York.
    88 7 Redtrr's Tklkoram. London, November 2. A Reuters message from New York says that Secretary Meyer has reviewed 98 American warships, including two of the newest Dreadnoughts. At Los Angeles, Rear- Admiral Thomas reviewed the American Pacific fleet of 2» ships. London, November
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    FUTURE OF PERSIA.
    36 7 Der Ostasiatischb Lloyd Telegram. Berlin, November 2. At Teheran, there are apprehensions of Persia's early division between England and Russia, but this news is at variance with assurances from St. Petersburg and London.
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    MOROCCO AGREEMENTS.
    32 7 BaOTMI Telegram. London, November 3. Router wires from Berlin that Herr Kidcrlen and M. Cambon have initialled the Congo treaty. The whole Franco-German agreement will be signed on November 4.
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    RAILWAY DIFFERENCES.
    22 7 Renter's '/Telegram. London. November 3. The railwaymcn's conference has been protracted, and a decision is further postponed owing to differences.
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    MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS.
    32 7 Rectbr's Telegram. I.oiid.m. via Durban, November 2. The municipal election returns in England and Wales up to midnight show the following; gains 52 Liberal, 42 Conservative, 41 Labour, 11 Independent.
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    TAXICAB STRIKERS.
    81 7 Rkctir's Telegram. London, via Durban, November. 2. Six thousand taxicabmen are idle in London. Today they meet to decide whether to strike as a protest against the companies employing spies tc. .lotect whether tin i e- has been appropriation of extras. At a mass meeting of laxicab drivers,
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    OBITUARY.
    29 7 Rruter's Telegram London, via Durban. November 2. The death has occurred of Canon Bower. The deaths are announced of Lady Colin Campbell, and Mr. Kyrle Bellew, the actor.
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    THE BISHOPS RETURN.
    66 7 (From Odr Own Correspondent.) Penang, November 2. The Bishop of Singapore arrives here this evening acrarapanied by two of tho new clergy for work in the diocese. The Bishop preaches at St. George's Church on Sunday. On Saturday His Lordship consecrates a new church at Nibong Tebal,
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    MASONIC.
    36 7 (I''rom Oub Own Correspondent.) Penang, November 2. Mr. K. H. Pinhorn, head-master of the l'enang Free School, has been elected Worshipful Master of Lodge Royal Prince of Wales. Tho installation takes place on December 27.
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    THE WORLDS TIN.
    149 7 (From Ocr Own Correspondent.) Penang, November 2. The tin consumption for October in the United Kingdom was 1,500 tons, on the Continent 2,300, and in the U.S.A. 8,300, making a total of 7,100 tons. The visible supply on November 1 was 14,503 tons. The statistical position as
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    Canton Bomb Outrage.
    517 7 GENERAL AND HIS BODYGUARD BLOWN TO PIECES. Terrible Havoc by Dynamite. The following account of the assassination of the newly-appointed Tartar General of Canton is given, from Chinese sources, in the Hongkong Daily Press of October 27 Great precautions had been taken by the late Tartar General
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    THE SHARE MARKET.
    212 7 Messrs. Fraser and Co.'s Weekly Circular. In their weekly share circular, dated November 2, Messrs. Fraser and Co. state: The market has been steady during tho past week, with however only a small busi ness passing. Rubber shares remain at about the same level, and in other
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    HEDJAZ PILGRIMS.
    319 7 Great Exodus Notwithstanding Plague Outbreak. In spite of the warning of tho Protector of Pilgrims in Bombay, the exodus of those going to the Hedjaz this year for haj shows no signs of coming to an end, says the Englishman (Calcutta). The Ottoman Government will have no easy
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    Tanah Merah Rubber.
    1008 7 DIFFICULTIES OVER AND WORK PROGRESSING. Changes in the Management. Tho first annual general meeting of the Tanoli Merah Estate, Ltd., was held at Shanghai on October 13. Mr. A. W. Burkill presided and was supported by Mr. Chun Bing Him, director, the shares represented by those numbering
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    142 7 The Royal Marine Artillery has been honoured by being ordered to furnish a bodyguard to the King and Queen for the Durbar celebrations in India. This distinction has caused much satisfaction at Eastney Barracks, and no time has been lost in selecting the hundred men who will form the guard.
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    THE CASE OF MR. PROUDLOCK
    192 7 (From Odr Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, November 2. At the hearing of the libel action against Mr. Proudlock, a number of questions were put to defendant yesterday regarding his private life. This morning, on the hearing being resumed, Mr. Ferrers proceeded to ask Mr. Proudlock
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    SEMANGGOL RUBBER CO.
    28 7 {From Our Ova Omnmr| Penang;, November 2. Mr. John Paul, the manager of the Somanggol Rubber Company, has resigned and leaves for homo t j-iuorrow.
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    CASTLEFIELDS DIVIDEND
    44 7 (From Odr Own Correspondent.) Pcnoyg, November 3. Colombo is in receipt of a telegram from London announcing that the Custlcficld Rubber Estate pays a final dividend of 20 per cent, aud carries forward i!2,.>00. The estimated crop this year is 12~>,0C0 lbs.
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    Odessa's Trade with the Far East.
    315 7 Mr. Consul-General C. S. Smith, reporting on the trade and agriculture of the Consular District of Odessa for the year 1910, states Ten years ago the trade to the Russian East was a matter of the first importance to Odessa it developed as inoro
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    OCTOBER RUBBER RETURNS.
    96 7 Ayor Panas.— s,l7o lbs. Bukit Lintang.-l 1,000 lbs. Pegoh.— l3,ooo lbs. Kadella.- 4,250 lbs. Permata.— l,ooo lbs. Alor Gajah.— l,67o lbs. Tebrau.- 7,445 lbs. Karau.- 8,823 lbs. TelukAnson.— 2,s64 lbs. Rubber Estates of Krian.— B,6so lbs. Chemor United.— l,27B lbs. Padang.— 2,soo lbs. Caledonia.— 32,ols lbs. Straits
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    Rebel Cruelty.
    171 7 A story of unusual cruelty is vouched for by an official paper, says a correspondent of the N. C. Daily News. At the village of Hsiangyanchang, about a hundred li to the north, a body of seventeen soldiers were returning to the capital. They were persuaded by so-called
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    THE TRIPOLI WAR.
    336 7 EXTENSION OF OPERATIONS TO EUROPE. The Aeroplane Bomb Dropping Experiments." RaOTIB'S Tklk IHAM. London, November 2. Messages from Tripoli say that tho Turks fired a few shells into the town, without doing any damage. A shell exploded in tho trenches, wounding seven Italians. A Rome despatch says
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    Italian Atrocities.
    94 7 QUESTIONS IN THE HOUSE OF COMMONS. Ministers Cautiously Neutral. Rkutek's Tklf.c.kam. London, via Durban. November 2. Sir Edward Grey, speaking in Parliament with refcrenco to the alleged massacre of Arabs, said Great Britain cannot interfere with the military operations of Italy. This would be inconsistent with neutrality. Ho
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    The Steel Trade.
    88 7 IMPORTANT ACTION BY BRITISH FIRMS. Endeavour to Defeat Dumping. Racizp's Telsokam. London, via DurUi.". November 2. The loading English and Scotch steelmakers have issued an important circular, proposing a rebate of 4s. a ton payable in tho fourth month after delivery. Tho signatories are upwards of twenty
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    TRANSPORT COMBINE.
    60 7 Reoter's Telkoram. London, via Durban, November 2. The amalgamation of the London motor buses and the underground railways is about to be concluded. It is announced that there will be no raising of fares on the contrary, there will be some reductions, and greater facilities will be giron
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    SALVING OF THE LUTINE.
    353 8 Prospects of Reaching the Sunken Frigate's Treasure. The latest attempts at salving tho treasure in H.M.S. Lutine, a :iBgun fri'ate, which was wrecked off tho island of Vlielaud on October 9, 1789, appear to havo met with considerable success. Tho frigate was on hor way to
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    FORWARD CONTRACTS.
    332 8 How the Revolution in China is Affecting Them. An < \tiaordinary position, the N. C. Daily News says, lias arisen Ngnfdiag contracts between foreign tirms and Chinese dealers. as a ciuisi 'l'ienco of the revolution in Wuchang. We nndeistand tint the majority of the Member* of the Chinese
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    INVESTIGATION OF SPRUE.
    253 8 Donation by the Government of Ceylon. The Ceylon (iuveniment has offered the Loadoa SchiKil of Tropical Medicine i".) 0 for the investigation of tßtaa, aud it is hoped that a further sum of £390 will besubscribed for tho same purpose by the Ceylon Tea I'lauti-rs' Association. As
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    Venus and Mars.
    55 8 lv the midst of all the excitement at llanUnw. lemaiKs the Shanghai Times, we notice tha' the foreign nnaillllinitj are still marrying and giving in marriage. The Central China l\i-.t ..I October 17 ooateiao the following annuuni eini lit At tin- Si. Jotm'l Church, M. It. T.
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    76 8 With a view to secure a uniform system in the dtliiiaJ liUratme in the orthography of Indian geographical names, it has been dinoted hy the (■oveiiiiiu.iil of India that the Imperial Gaaetteet of India Is toko moos-niMila-ih. primary authority for the s|icll lag of all names found in it. In
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    SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
    84 8 Notes in General. The Swimming Club launches for Sunday will leave at 8, 9, 10, 2.80 and 3.30 p.m., returning at 8.80, 9.30, 12.15, 8 and 5.30. A special general meeting of the Straits Chinese Football Association will be held at the Twilight Club, tomorrow afternoon, at four
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    Association Football.
    135 8 English League Results. The following are results of the English League matches played at home on October 21. The home team is given first Division 1: Tottenham Hotspurs 2, Notts County 2; Aston Villa 2. Sheffield Wednesday 3 I'reston Northend 1, Woolwich Arsenal 1 I 'ml ton Waudtrers
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    Rifle Shooting.
    323 8 Singapore Ladies' Rifle Association. The competition for the November spoon took place yesterday afternoon and resulted in a win for Lady Evelyn Young, with a score of 02.5. Lieut.-Colouel Derrick kindly acted as range officer. The scores are as follow Kapid th-lug at the Wantage target also took
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    Hayoep Rubber Estates.
    220 8 The report of the Hayoep (Dutch Borneo) liubber Kstates. Limited, states that the directors have deferred convening the meeting until they were in a position to report the formation of the necessary Dutch holding company. This Dutch company has now 1« n formed, ami will hold the
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    Men-of-War at Hankow.
    124 8 The Shanghai Mercury on October 20 yavr the liillnwiii^ lint of foreign men-of-war stationed at Hankow, as supplied by a corrrs|H)inliiit vliu had that day arrived from lliiiiUow British— Britomart, Thistle, Alacrity, I Woodcock, Kigfatißaale, Kinsha and Cadmus, a total of <i({lit, all lying close to the
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    STOCKS AND SHARES.
    981 8 Prices Quoted in the Market This Morning. Singapore, November 3, 1011. Messrs. Lyall and Kvatt, Exchange and Share Broken, issue the following list of quotations this morning:— 8.1.1' i THE HEAP EN6 MOH LINE OF STEAMERB. BINOAPORK TO BATAVIA CUEHIbON AND SAMARANG. tail Twice week ss "Olaug
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      42 8 Mary, Mary, quite contrary, With boots so thinly soled, In tin: garden, with garments airy, Sauntered and caught a cold. Well for her, her mother wary Didn't bring dootors to her, Shu saved ponnda and also Mary, >\Uh Woods' Gieat Peppermint Care.
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      468 8 PATENT PRESSED STEEL TANKS The Piggott Pressed Steel Tanks, consist of Plates In standard 4x4 feet units, 5/16 in. thick and weighing approximately 2 cwt. each. Compared to Caitlron and Rivet ted Steel Tank; the principal advantages oj the Piggott Fretted Steel Tankt are: CHEAPNESS SIMPLICITY In DESIGN LIGHTNESS and
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      263 8 Raffles -^M: Hotel SKATING On Saturday, Nov. 4. MUSIC BY THE PARISIAN TRIO. Raffles Hotel RACE WEEK SPECIAL TIFFINS DINNERS Tuesday, November 7. Thursday, November 3. Saturday, November 11. SKATING AND DANCING ON ABOVE NIGHTS. By kind permission of Lieut.-Col. A. D. Geddes and Officers, the Band of the Buffs
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      376 9 WREXHAM BEER Ace of Clubs BRAND. British Beer Brewed in a British Brewery. GIVE IT A TRIAL. Sola Agents i PATERSON, SIMONS CO.. LTD. HARVEY'S WHISKY Jl good Seotcfi at a reasonable price. Sl2-5O pep case, including duty. Ask for Chop "R. V." SOLE AGENTBI Paterson, Simons Co., Ltd. Far
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      431 9 NOTICES. iJjmcET I hereby give notice, that I will hold myself responsible for any transactions made by Mr. E. A. Kennedy over the forthcoming Singapore Race Meeting. ./AS. CHRHTIE. 38-10 8-11 NOTICE. Notice is hereby given that all Roads within Government Houec Domain will be closed to the public from
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      431 10 INSURANCE. GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE CO.. LIMITED. Head Office Winchester House, INGAPURE Board Of DIMOtOMI O. A. Dekkiob, Esq., Chairman A. H. 1 aik, Esq., Managing Director. Pbtbb Kowlib, h.b., 0.m., Chiel Med. Officer F. M. Ei mot, E«q. Rev. N. J. Oodvbbdr. Vow Nuan Pan, Esq. On« Soon Tkk,
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      304 10 IHBUMHCE. FEDERAL LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY OF NMIM. BaTAßUsaao 1883. 1 IMb Inmranoa in Force, over $45,000,000.00 New Business, 1010, OTer...ft,MS,»M.»t Largo Nat Surplus above liabilities tor Reserve and aU outstanding claims. Direct Government Supervision Cash Loans, Settlements, eto., made locally. Policies are WORLD WIDB." J. H. EVANS, Manager, Sonth Bastera
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      521 10 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATED BT ROYAL CHARTER Paid op Capital in 80.000 Shares of £20 each 41,200,000 Reserve Fund £1,826,000 Reserve Liability ol Proprietors... 41,*****0 BANKERS. National Bank of Scotland. The London City •> Midland Bank, Ltd. SINGAPORE BRANCH. Cnrrent Accounts are opened and interest
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      533 10 BANKIHG, THE IZE HAI TONS BANKING AND INSURANCE 00. LTD. MO. IT AND 68, KLINQ STREET. Established 1907. l Capital paid up 11,000,000.00 i Reserve liability of proprietors 1,000,000.00 COURT OF DIRECTORS. 1, Tarn Tbob Joom 6. Sim Kia Jan 3. Nam Kirn Sana T. Tbo Hoo Lai 8. Ljow
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      579 10 SALES BY AUCTION. H. L. COQHLAN AND COM WHY, Auctioneers, Valuers and Surveyors, NO. 8, RAFFLES PLACE. VALUATIONS of Koal and Personal Pi optity for sales, Mortgage and Estate Dnty. AUCTIONS conducted of Land, Hook- Property, Furniture and other effects. ESTATE MANAGEMENT snd COLLECTION of RENTS under supervision of experienced
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      227 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 The Straits Times containing all the important telegrams, and news received up to a late hour in the afternoon. This edition can be bought in tun
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    RAFFLES LIBRARY.
    511 11 List of New Books Now Ready For Issue. Tho following new book are ready for issue at the Raffles Library Adams, I. W., Yodogima in Feudalists Japan S 11,075 Anneslcy, Maude, All Awry S 11,076 Ayscough, John, Hurdcott S 11,077 Pailey, H. C, The Lonely Queen S 11,078
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    SUEZ CANAL FRAUDS.
    249 11 Flight of an Official who Lost By Speculation. The Times' correspondent in Paris communicated tho following to his paper on October 6 It turns out that M. Leprenx, the chief clerk of the Service des Titres at the central offices of the Suez Canal Company, disappeared last
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      318 11 ARROL JOHNSTON As Supplied to the War Office. 6 SEATED CAR COMPLETE 11.9 H.P. $3, 00 P. 15.9 H P. %+,000.\ HP. LORRY COVBRED V*N df^.BANO WAOOONBTTB 16.0 $3,750 94.000 $4,960 54.900 FULL PARTICULARS FROM Central Engine Works, Ld. HUDSON CARS 1912 Models THE MOS T SILEN TCM RS KNO
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      50 11 Digestion and Assimilation. It is not the quantity of food taken but tho amount digested and assimilated that circs strength and vitality to tho system. Chamberlain's Stomach and Livor Tablets invigorate tbe stomach and liver and enable them to jK't-furm their functions naturally. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.
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      341 11 J HAMILTON Commission Agent, MO. 4, THE ARCADE. REPRESENTING M. S. COWAN. Book Now Open ON THE SINGAPORE RACES First Day, November 7 Trebles, Doubles and Straight-Out. For particulars and price, apply 4, THE ARCADE. Telephone 1201. 10-10 10-11 SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE CO.. LTD. NEAR BNTRANCB 10 B )KNBO WHARr
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      58 11 d?f*i rr*i* FOR MILK STAND WITH SAFETY or* I MILKMAID BRAND. VICTORIA HOTEL. FIREWORKS VICTORIA STREET. Obtainable. All kinds of FIREWORKS SPECIAL CONCERT «"table for Festivities. The best aod cheapest. To-Night, Address L. F. QORS, Mantua B»«ar, BY THB NEW LADIES' STRING BAND, ftaUfia. Tel. Addron. Under the direction of
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      823 12 RANEEOUNGE DRAINPIPES are recommended for improving tfje sanitary condition of buildings on MINES RUBBER ESTATES Strongest and (Sfjeapest Sizes from 3" to 24" are STOCKED IN -WHOLES AND HALVES. SOLE AGENTS: SHARPE, ROSS CO., LTD. WANTS. CHINESE DRESSER WANTED. Wuotid. a Chinese Drester for Robber Estate in Kelantan. Good pay
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      455 12 ARTICLES FOB SALE. BIRDB OF PARADISE FOR SALE. Apply, Moraux Co., 10, 30, Boat Qoay. 21-7 a PIANO PLAYER FOR SALE. The Angeluß" with about 70 Rolls, in good order. Apply c/o Straits Times. 19-10 a TURNOUT FOR SALE. A Calcutta-built Lady's buggy and Chestnut gelding, 5 years old. Guaranteed
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      713 12 NOTICES. STRAITS LABOUR PRODUCE AND SUPPLY CO.. 4d, Dk SOUZA STREET. Tbe above Estate Contractors undertake all estate work olearing, felling, planting, building, etc. All kinds of labour supplied. Good* and materials supplied. Enquiries solicited. Ml 80-11 GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. Tenders will be received at the Principal Civil Medical Officer's Office
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      720 12 NOTICES. MAIN KIAT A GO. SHIP-CHANDLERS, ■Mlflf I md Municipal Contnctor*. Telephone No. 421. 1061 100. Market Street. TENDERS INVITED. Tenders aro invited for the eupply of Engineering materials required by Sarawak Government for the year 1912. Full particulars can be obtained on application to Messrs. Pateraon, Simons k Co.,
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      324 12 THE ROBINSON PIANO CO., LTD. HAVE JUST RECEIVED A FINE SELECTION OF VIOLINS MANDOLINES GUITARS BANJOS BOWS. ETC. THE ROBINSON PIANO CO., LTD. E.&O. HOTEL, PENANG The best and tho most froquentod Hotel iv tbe Island, and CRAG HOTEL Tbe only Sanatorium in thu Straits, ARM TH« BBANCBIB Of RAFFLES
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      231 12 Straits Wimes. AD?£P.TISBMEN*T KATES.— Misocllanu oub wants ot every description are insert od at tho prepaid rate of tl per four lines for one or two insertions. Notices of Births, Marriages, or Deaths, if no) exceeding four lines, II eaob insertion, For p.p o. cards, on page 8, 13. Ixch
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