The Straits Times, 15 March 1912

Microfilm: NL360
Total Pages: 12
1 12 The Straits Times
Page thumbnail Page 1
  • Title Section
    Masthead
    13 1 The Straits Times. NO. 23.823 SINGAPORE. FRIDAY. MARCH 15. 1912. PRICE 10 CENTS.
    13 words
  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 1 Advertisements Column 1
      105 1 BEER. 100 Sno^iAl 10 DOZEN I^ l DOZEN Offer For One Week Only. sin"i l e ss y ide <fcj;nn value GR r A e^rds NE tIW-UU UNEQUALLED Per Dozen* KATZ ijjjj BROS,, 100 DOZEN LIMITED. DOZEN STEEL REINFORCEMENT. <£ H Y-RIB FOR CONCRETE FLOORS, WALLS, PARTITIONS, ROOFS, CONDUITS. (SEWERS,
      105 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 1 Advertisements Column 2
      210 1 ROBINSON CO., Singapore. BEST ENGLISH-MADE SADDLERY. jßM^^^22sSd" < nOi^r Ri'Ji" 1^ Baddies, with knee pads, Lined Best Ser^e. VimL^*££3£33MßfpP^ Complete with stirrup leathers, Irons, Girths, ]Jk*SWh''^m Crupper, Heavy Felt Saddle Cloth, Weymouth Bridle and Reins $26.50. V Ye no stocks ot Australian Pattern Reverse Hide Saddles IBpW^ Sowter Pattern Polo
      210 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 1 Advertisements Column 3
      3 1 DRINK Martell's Brandy.
      3 words
Page thumbnail Page 2
  • Article
    MONGOLIA'S FUTURE.
    822 2 PRINCES 1 POLICY OF AN ENTIRE INDEPENDENCE. Nominal Suzerainty of China. The St. Petersburg 's correspondent of the Daily Telegraph says High international issues undoubtedly hang upon the outcome of the internal struggles now going on in China; yet Europe, or, rather, the great world-Powers, commercially and politically
    822 words
  • Article
    DEVELOPMENT OF RHODESIA.
    949 2 Interesting Points in Chartered Report. There are many points of interest in the report of the directors of the British Smith Africa Company for the year ended March 31 last, and not the least are those dealing with the administration and social conditions of the territory concerned.
    949 words
  • Article
    Actors' Superstitions.
    251 2 Theatrical people generally, and Parisian actors and actresses in particular, all have a superstition of some kind. M. Hertz, the Paris correspondent of the Telegraph says, never has a bill printed for the Porte Saint-Martin Theatre without inserting the namo of M. Totali. Wo see it in the
    251 words
  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 2 Advertisements Column 1
      118 2 The Sksn /<jSp\ when rough, tender or I^v"^/ J inflamed, needs the V»'| M exquisite relief and comfort produced by "'Hazeline' Snow" (Tr«DI M»rk A toilet preparation of inimitable elegance with delightfully soothing and beautifying properties. It is indispensable to ladies for the preservation and improvement of the complexion, and
      118 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 2 Advertisements Column 2
      12 2 Woods Great Peppermint Cure for all internal complaints. Dysentery, Coughs, Colds, eto.
      12 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 2 Advertisements Column 3
      649 2 THAT PAIN AFTER MEALS is positive evidence that your Digestion is at fault. Indigestion leads to debility, inefficiency, a general loss of mental and physical force, as well was a host of aches and ills which make lifo not worth the living. In all probability you already know this from
      649 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 2 Advertisements Column 4
      181 2 SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE CO., LTD. INKAR BNTF.ANCB to BORNBO WHIR? Telephone 1036 USea stoat* of all kinds of FROZBN MBATS, etc eu be delivered to Shipping at the Wharves, or ia the Singapore Roads, on abort notioe. OFFICE HOURS Woek days 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays 7 a.m. to
      181 words
Page thumbnail Page 3
  • Article
    Sentence on Hooky.
    899 3 MAN WHO MADE FIVE MILLION STERLING. Financier's Rise and Fall. The jury at the Old Bailey found Ernest Ttrali llooley, who is now fifty two years of aue, guilty on the indictment which charged him with obtaining six cheques for the payment of X' 2,000 from George
    899 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    65 3 Tlio new fashion in liangkok of using wire instead of string for flying kites baa a^iiin boon the direct cause of an accident. A couple of weeks ago one youth using iron wire lost his life, through the wire touoiiing the trolley wires, and the other evening the greater part
    65 words
  • Article
    TIBETANS AND CHINA.
    360 3 Effect of Revolution on Unknown Land." A Kalimpong correspondent of a Calcutta contemporary, writing on February 20 says:— The Tibetans are observing now year today and various celebrations are taking place in which the Dalai Lama is participating. The Lama is in good health and in excellent
    360 words
  • Article
    BIRDS OF THE TUILERIES.
    375 3 The American Taught to Bow to His Compatriots. M. Pol, a familial figure in the life of Paris, whose eyes have benefited by the operation at the (juinze-Vingts Hospital, hopes to be back again in the Tuileries Gardens among his little dock, with his cigar, his
    375 words
  • Article
    SALVATION ARMY ENTERPRISE.
    268 3 Extensive Colonisation Scheme for India. Commissioner Booth Tucker arrived by yesterday's mail steamer, says a Bombay despatch oi March 2. Interviewed regarding the Indian colonisation scheme he would say but very little, but the interviewer gathered it would be on a scale that would eclipse all previous
    268 words
  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 3 Advertisements Column 1
      186 3 THK RI.MKDV lOR All. KM TKOI'BI.K Bt'Y Waterman's IbuhtaiiiFen THF. SIMPI.KST AND TUB MOST Xl KICIKNT. FLOORING T LES J^ OF VARIOUS DESIGNS. S k^^T TELEPHONE: 1117. '^C^^^^^^ WOKKS: 81, SUNGEI ROAD. iSffljfl^frltt fft^WfaQ OHice: 3, Boat Quay. N^^fe"^ Tampenis Cement Tile Works. YOU CAN DEPEND ON Maynard's Emulsion AS
      186 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 3 Advertisements Column 2
      44 3 Croup Can be Prevented. When given as soon as the croupy cough ■ippearn Chamberlain's Cough Remedy will ward oil an attack of croup and prevent all danger and cause of anxiety. Thousands of Tiiothers use it successfully. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.
      44 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 3 Advertisements Column 3
      242 3 Sold by all Druggists principal Provision Dealers. THE PLANTERS' STORES AGENCY CO., LTD. Kuala Lumpur, Klang, Port SwatUnham, Ipoh. SUPPLIES OF EVERY DESCRIPTION OF EBTATE REQUISITES. Tapping Knives, Gouges, Coagulating Pans, Spouts, Strainers, Glass, Aluminium, Earthenware Terne Plate Latex Cups. Acetic Acid, Coagulators, Sprayers, etc., Rubber Mangles and Machinery. Largest
      242 words
Page thumbnail Page 4
  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 4 Advertisements Column 1
      590 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. 4VO. STEAM NAVIGATION CO. FOX CHINA. JAPAN, PBNANG, CBYLON, AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADBN, EGYPT, MEDITERRANEAN PORTS, PLY MOUTH AND LONDON. Through Bills of Lading issued for China Coast, Persian Gulf, Continental and American Ports. Steamers will leave Singapore on or aboat: MAIL LINES 1919 Outward (for China.) Delta
      590 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 4 Advertisements Column 2
      690 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N. Y. K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. A Fortnightly aorvioe is maintained batween Yokohama via ports to Marßoilloo. London and Antwerp, unfter mail contract with the Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin-screw Steamers maintaining thie fervice have been specially doaignod and canstructed. and are fitted
      690 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 4 Advertisements Column 3
      673 4 BTEAMER SAILINGS. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. EAST COAST SERVICE. For Pahang, Berserah, Tringganu Bisut, Semerak, Baoho, Kelantan, Bangnara Telnpin, Panarai, Patani, Singora, Laeon, Kohsamoi, Bandon, Langsuan Cbumpon Taku, Kohlak aud Bangkok. Due Departure 3 p.m. M.s. REDANG Mar. 16 •.•.PRACHATIPOK* Mar. 17 Mar. 9O NATUNA Mar. 2O Mar.
      673 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 4 Advertisements Column 4
      517 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. HAMBURG AMERIKA LINF. HAMBURG. AMD OEUTSCH MHPFIMIFPMMTMES. "UMU" MfHI Combined Service. The steamers of these Companion maintain a regular service between Hamburg Bremen Antwerp, and Rotterdam, and tho Straits, China and Japan. Homewards, they are despatched fortnightly for Havre and Hamburg and once a month for Bremorbavon direct,
      517 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 4 Advertisements Column 5
      611 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N. D L. Worddeutscher Lloyd, BremaIMPERIAL 6ERMAN MAIL LINE. The fast and well-known mail steamers of this Company sail fortnightly from Bremon, Hamburg., via Rotterdam, Antwerp, Southampton, Gibraltar, Genoa, Naples (connecting Marseilles, Naples, Alexandria, and vico versa) Port Said, Suei, Aden, Colombo, Penang, Singapore, Hongkong, Shanghai, Tsingtau, Nagasaki
      611 words
Page thumbnail Page 5
  • Article
    DAILY TIME TABLE.
    159 5 FIXTURES Friday, March 15. H Water, 7.42 a.m 9.49 p in. S. V. C annuil m ■< i" 6.lft p.m. ChoroUtn S ('dier," Victoria Tlnatro. Sin A apore Golf Club meeting, 6.15 p.m. Saturday, March 16 High Water. R.R9 a m 10.10 p.m. The King's Bride," Victoria
    159 words
  • Article
    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    228 5 TO -DAT. Meroine Kaantan and Ki'maman Abbotsford 8 pm Bangkok Singapore 3 pm Malacca and Maar Lady Weld 8 pm Port Swettenham and Tolok Anson Kinta 8 p Japan Aehlles pm Si»k, BengkiiHs, Laboean Bilik, Tatn'.j"im Baloi. Modan and lVuau« Van der Parra 4 pm To mobbow.
    228 words
  • Article
    Mail Steamer Movements.
    151 5 The li. 1. contract packet steamer Taroba with mails from London np to the evening of February 23, Uft Pcoang at 4. :-'."> p.m. yesterday, and may be expected to arrive acre ti-mornw morning. The Imp. Oerroan mail xteamer Lnetzow left Penang at 8 e.-n. to day,
    151 words
  • Article
    SINGAPORE SHIPPING.
    487 5 Latest Arrivals. Alting, Dut. s»r. 7P4 tons, Capt Schroitz, Mar 14 Fiom Djimbie, Mar 12 O.c. and 14 d.p. Ships Agency Ltd. Fur Djambie, Mar 10. Roads. Ael.il '.in, Brit. sir. 4184 tons. Captain Th .uip*H), Mar 14. From L'pool, Feb 9. O.c. Hi .1 IH7 d.p. W.
    487 words
  • Article
    Vessels at Tanjong Pagar and Keppel Harbour.
    100 5 Wharves at which Vessels are Berthed To- Day. TANJONO PAGAR Bist Wharf Basin— Nii. Bast W.SictionNo. I— Kiokasan Maru, Shi ins WHABr-Nil. Teo I'ac Main W. Sbct No. 2— Clan Macphce. B—Ctnmpon.8 Ctnmpon. H lios B— Raaphios. 6 l'-ttroclu-". Achilles. Niw Dock 7—
    100 words
  • Article
    LOCAL PASSENGER LISTS
    62 5 Arrivals. Per str. It mphiui, Msr -li 14. From Dili Mc-sri.. Mage', King and SLibuja. Per Btr. Zweena, March 15.— From Micassar. Mr. Williams. Per otr Patani, March 1 i —From Bangkok. Col. Townstrenttt, Mestrd. H. Hannke and B. l: ju-or. Per str. Redang, March 14 From
    62 words
  • Finance & Commerce.
    • Article
      EXCHANGE.
      115 5 Sumapohk, Mai., ii 16 18 '2 )»LOKDOH Jink 4 ED/I I'-i.U Demand M jt/4, 1^ Private S m/c S/4^ 8 m/s m 3/4 j Gumakt- Bank d/d M 388t Private 8 m/t 3421 >■ Flint Bank d/d m 394 Private 8 m/t 289 >■ In>u— Bank T. T. 174
      115 words
    • Article
      PRODUCES.
      143 5 Binoifuki, Mai., ii 15 1912 Jambior buyers I 10 f>0 do (Cube No. 1) unpicked 16.se 'cpra Snndried 10 CO do Mixed K .45 'epper, Black buyrrs 22 2S do White 8% buyers 81 50 >ago Flour Sarawak 4.70 do Brnnei No. 1 M nom 'earl Sago s SO
      143 words
    • TO-DAY'S STOCKS AND SHARES.
      • Article
        MINING.
        158 5 Issue S Value Bayers Boilers 10 10 Belal Tin 10 10 Bruang 10 10 Kauaboi £1 £1 K.uta Tin 41 41 Lahat Mine* 10 10 Malacca Tin 6/. 6/- Pahang Consol £1 £1 Pengkalea £1 41 Puaing Babio £1 41 PnsinK Lam* 10 10 RabmaD Hyd 41 41 Batunaa
        158 words
      • Article
        RUBBER.
        610 5 iMoe 2 Value Bnyen Seller* j;- A1I»«M 82} 3, Pj it. >/• An^io-Malay 16,0 17/K V. 2/- Batons Maiika 2/8 2 9 £1 Baio Cave* 13 0 0 18U.0 £1 ill BatuTißa 818 9 4 0.0 £1 £1 Bukit Kajanfl 2.17.0 2.9 0 £1 411 Bokit Lintang 476 4.1:6
        610 words
      • Article
        GENERAL.
        122 5 Irane 2 Value Bujert SeUen 10 10 Barter* norn HmeliuM, 10.00 10 T 6.00 £1 41 Bleotrie Tramw»y» 3 6 8/0 10 10 Fraaer k Neave 47.03 47.25 100 Howuth Erskine (0.00 100 7% Pro! 02.60 87.60 100 100 K»t* Bro, D. J. 180.00 100 100 8% Cam. Prct.
        122 words
      • Article
        DEBENTURES.
        46 5 Bayen Sellers Spore Mnnicipft) 4|% of 1007 •1,600,000 7% Spore Municipal 4}% Of 1909 11,000,000 7% 9 ,pm Spore Manicipal 4% |f102,900 par Bnjeri St-Ueia Howarth Krskine 6% 1000,000 pM Riloy. HarKro»ves 9% •'JM.OOO I* M Singapore Blectrio Tramways 6% 4080,000 S'poreMcmoipal 6 »1,87-,000 mom
        46 words
  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 5 Advertisements Column 1
      52 5 String him dp the divgors cried, Y<s, hang him 1 i<aid <hn boas That's the pl»n for every man Who steals a nmiraln'i hum." The donruod man couglurl, then craved 8 boon, I know I am a wrong 'un, but fetch some Woods' Oreat Peppermint Curt) For luy journoy is
      52 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 5 Advertisements Column 2
      279 5 AUCTION SALES. Powell and Co. Mirch 16. -At No. 6, Devonshire Ro»d, valnab'e teak furniture, etc., at 2.33. Mirch 18.— At Bait room, farnitnre, etc., at 11. Hock 28.— At No. 27, Ann Siang Hill, off Club Street, furniture, etc., at 2. March 25. At saleroom, Bbares of The Landak
      279 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 5 Advertisements Column 3
      371 5 CIGARETTES at the Smoking Concert. goS>^ When you pass round cigarettes at the fit cy d Smoking Concert be sure they are State Ij?" Express— the cigarettes of quality that /d&ss\ iS^. M proc a m y° ur »oc»*l standing. In |PL /*y>> every detail of material and manufacture vb
      371 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 5 Advertisements Column 4
      28 5 CHARLES ~srt HEIDSIECKS iflflpT**, White Seal Champagne *w^ Sole Agents: M R BEHN, MEYER A CO., LTD, fl B Singapore <x Punacg. Depot: JOHNLinLE&CO.LD. |4SS| l-8l 81 -5
      28 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 5 Advertisements Column 5
      56 5 To-Night I To-Night AT THE Harima Hall Cinematograph, NORTH BRIDGE ROAD. A picture of the moment ENTITLED The View of the Great Fire at Hankow, AND THE NEW EDITION OF GAUMONT GRAPHIC NO. 5. ALSO OTHER NEW AND INTERESTING FILMS. The moat airy and comfortable place in town. Electric Fans).
      56 words
Page thumbnail Page 6
  • Obituary
    DEATH.
    26 6 Lawrenci.-- At the General Hospital this morning, March 15, Alexander Lawrence, late of Penang and Gula age 58. Funeral at Bidadari at 5 p.m. to-day.
    26 words
  • Article
    The Straits Times. FRIDAY, MARCH 15. LIGHT CRUISERS.
    1015 6 The Straits Times. FRIDAY, MARCH 15. LIGHT CRUISERS. About a year ago attention was drawn to the fict that nearly all the great German liners had guns stowed away in their holds which could be hauled up when required, and would b« amply sufficient to make these liners into formidable
    1,015 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    27 6 The proceeds of the entertainment given at the Victoria Theatre, on the 7th inst., in aid of tbe funds of Chinese Red Cross Society amounted to 12,641.
    27 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    46 6 Miss Violet Charles worth tbe central figure of the motor-car mystery of Llandudno three years ago— and Mrs. Charlesworth, her mother, have been released from Aylesbury Prison, they having served two of the three years' penal servitude to which they were sentenced at Derby for fraud.
    46 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    67 6 A policeman rarely interrupts a cricket match, but one did in Melbourne the other day. One of the batsmen, who had been loudly applaused for scoring a sixer, saw him coming, and ran off the field. But he was "caught and bowled." He confessed to no less than 10 robberies
    67 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    13 6 Latest advertisements of the day appear on page 5 and on page 8.
    13 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    29 6 The clerk of a Chinese trader of Ellen borough Market, yesterday, was Rent out tv :ollect debts on behalf of bis master. He gathered in $206 and then absconded.
    29 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    37 6 Villai, an Indian, living at 11, Noordin Street, reports to the police that his house was broken into last night and money and clothing to the value of 1267 stolen. The burglar gained access by the window.
    37 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    35 6 Tbe Apcar steamer Japan, which now belongs to the 8.1.5. N. Co., was awarded £4,500 and tl,ooo costs for salvage service!) rendered to tbe Ben line steamer Bengloe. which she towed into Hongkong last autumn
    35 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    37 6 The Japanese steamer Itsukuchima Mam arrived in Singapore to day from Kobe en route to Natal with 1,441 men, women and children who, it is understood, intend to settle in that Colony. Tho vossel sails again to-morrow.
    37 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    42 6 The fact that native detectives have been threatened by criminals with revolvers in the course of recent liwless events in Singapore has led to these men being armed. Revolvers and ammunition were served out to them today at the Central Police Station.
    42 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    43 6 A Berlin message says that Dr. Schrocdcr has been sentenced to two months' imprisonment and ordered to pay a fine of 3,000 marks (£150) for having illegally conducted a gaming club at Dusscldorf. Three other men were sentenced to minor terms of imprisonment.
    43 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    52 6 Two Hokicns have been arrested as being implicated in an attack upon Tan Ah Chock, of 78, New Market Koad, yesterday. The latter states that at 5.15 p.m. he was set upon by five Hakiens in North Boat Quay and beaten. He also missed bis gold w ateli and chain,
    52 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    50 6 Though he thinks boxing a healthy exercise, tho chief constab'e of Bradford has substituted wrestling for it in the Bradford City Police Club, because boxing teaches a man instantly to return a blow before giving the matter thought, and that, says tho chief constable, would never do for a policeman.
    50 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    54 6 An impudent theft was committed in Kuala Lumpur this week. A European, for whom the police are searching, walked into the house of a liilway driver in Brickfields Koad, took the clock off tbe wall, in the temporary absence of the family, and sold it to the woman living next
    54 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    55 6 The new Rest House at Klang containing eight bedrooms was opened yesterday. The new restaurant at Klang station, however, is not yet open, so that, owing to the distance of the new rest bouse from the station, intending passengers arriving a short time before the departure of a train have
    55 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    62 6 Tbe gang robbery at the house of Mr. D. W. Jones, Pulo Obin, yesterday morning, was investigated by Major Bower. According to the statements of the servants who were attacked and bound, five masked men entered the house, one with a revolver in his hand. After tying up the cook
    62 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    60 6 L'nder the recent measure for the preservation of ancient monuments, tbe District Council of Twickenham has recommended the Middlesex County Council to schedule Pope's Grotto, the tombs of Pope aud Kitty Clive, the houses formerly occupied by Tennyson and Turner, and Saville House, the residence for many years of Lady
    60 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    90 6 A motor accident occurred yesterday after noon on the bridge over liociiore Hiver at Kandan Kerbau. An Indian called Kajabillo and a Chinaman named Vow Lai Soo, of Selegio Koad, were both knocked dowu by car No. 5<«9, the former being cut over one eye and the latter sustaining some
    90 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    104 6 Speaking at a luncheon given to him by the Vancouver Canadian Club, Mr. Forbes liobertson said, having been 36 years on the English stage he was in a position to speak definitely, and would say without hesitation that it would not be many years before the English actor would land
    104 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    114 6 The Attorney-General, Sir Rufns Isaacs, speaking at the Savoy Hotel at a dinner in aid of the funds of the Education Aid Society, a Jewish institution for helping talented but poor members of the race, mentioned that in bis early days be held the office of Attorney-General in the llampstcad
    114 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    130 6 Five Tamil mou, an old woman and a girl, were committed to tbe Assizes by Mr. Acton, second magistrate, today, on charges of gang robbery and fabricating false evidence. The complainant in tho case is a harmonium player named Kadabatcha. Some time ago the accused charged Kad.i batcha with theft
    130 words
  • Article
    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    499 6 Major W. S. Swabey. A.S.C., hut been granted leave of absence on private atTairn, ironi May 7, IUI2 to November 7, I'JI2, with iwriuission to proceed to the United Kingdom and I' ranee. Tho wedding took place at the Church of tbe Assumption, lVuang, of Mr. Kric
    499 words
  • Article
    Swimming Club.
    43 6 A 75 yards novices race will be swum ofl on Sunday next, the 17th instant, on tho arrival of tho 10 o'ul'jck launch, culm s will be received by the Captain, Mr. E. H. Thomas, up to 10.:n> a.m. Suwuy moruiug.
    43 words
  • Article
    Bandmann Opera Company.
    59 6 We are requested to announce that tho Bandmann Opera Company have been requested to give a second performance of Tho MM which met with such great success last evening. In order todo this The llalkau Princess, fixed for Tuesday, will be replaced by The Mousiuc, but tickets
    59 words
  • Article
    Japanese Coal at Singapore.
    74 6 According to a report from tlie Japanese Consul at Singapore, printed in Tukiu |m|hih, the greater part of the coal imported tv that port for a period from December IG, l'Jll, to January Ij, ltfri, consisted of the Japanese product, tho amount being :>;;,loii tons, against
    74 words
  • Article
    Singapore Mortality Returns.
    90 6 Tho mortality returns for Singapore, issued by tbe Registrar of births and I ah-. show that during tho week ending .Man II 9, there were 190 deaths, giving a ratio per mille of population of MM Malarial fever accounted for 21 deaths, phthisis 27, convulsions 2.J, beri
    90 words
  • Article
    War in the Air.
    130 6 In tbe French Senate on February 13, the Keporter of the Committee on War expenses showed that the estimate for military aviation for 1912 was .£480,000. Apart from tho 15 dirigibles which are to be built for her, the French army, at the end of this
    130 words
  • Page 6 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 6 Advertisements Column 1
      247 6 Fascination of the East Is brought home to you 111 /^l'^^^^k the perfection to which *Xht> f RfpllinCißjreltcs h.i/e jf "Vml bctn brought by Messrs. 4"afaV V, v Ma'.i'Lko F.<i res #P^r V Jff^ m. a.' Bouton Rouge 8-. Felucca <& *PBj3-'-£r* Egyptian Cigarettes i' j£' The care with which
      247 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 6 Advertisements Column 2
      223 6 -VEST ANOTHER STRIKING CHANGE To-Night To-Night t Strong in Latest Topical Events, unequalled for Choice of Travel, Legendary, Dramatic and Comic Photoplays ALL FIRST-HAND FILMS nw FROM PATHE, MILANESE, IBERICO AND THALIE AT THE ALHAMBRA BEACH ROAD. 2nd Show, 9.80 to 11 p.m. OLD TOLEDO (Spain). Iberico Film, Travel. A
      223 words
Page thumbnail Page 7
  • THE COAL CRISIS.
    • Article
      Extension of the German Strikes
      155 7 Kbotih's Tilkoram. London, March 14. The returns of twenty-four leading railway companies for last week show an aggregate decrease in gross receipts of half a million sterling. This is a more sovere loss than was caused by the railway strike. There was an H."> per
      155 words
    • Article
      Public Depressed.
      140 7 London, March IS. The coal conference was resumed at tin. Foreign Office yesterday. The prolonged nature of the proceedings and the absence of any reassuring statements has had a depressing effect. Tho conference adjourned until to-day after a four hours' sitting. An official statement simply says that tho
      140 words
    • Article
      General Survey.
      159 7 Although each day has increased the tale of unemployed it is difficult to detail the effect of the strike on different industries. lteyond the inconveniences of crowded trains and trams Londoners are little affected, and things have gone much as usual hitherto over most of country, owing to
      159 words
    • Article
      THE GERMAN STRIKE.
      74 7 'I h. p.ili. c shot and killed two strikers while quelling disturbances in tin- Westj'lmli.iii coalfield. Dkr Ostasiitisiiik Lloyh Tklkqiupu. Berlin, March 14. The German Administration of Mines has asl>< il Um inviTiitii nt (or more protection (or the workmen. The representatives of tli. workmen counsel the
      74 words
  • Article
    BRITISH NAVAL POLICY.
    57 7 Adverse Comments in the German Press. l!M MS'l ThI.K.cIKAM. London, March 13. The German press has hitherto made little comment on Mr. Churchill's navy estimates. The Lokalan/cigcr hopes the veiled threat will be duly appreciated in consideration of the German armaments bills. Die Post calls Mr. Churchill's
    57 words
  • Article
    KING AND CADETS.
    47 7 KkitkhV Tki.km;am. London, March 14. The King has received forty Australian •adets, now visiting Britain, at Buckingham Palace. Mr. Harcourt and Sir George Reid were present. His Majesty addressed the cadets, and chatted with them individually. He was particularly UmM in a diminutivo drum-major.
    47 words
  • Article
    Italy and Turkey.
    124 7 DELIRIOUS ENTHUSIASM OVER VICTORIES. Position of Dardanelles Question. Broth's Tilkoram. London, March 14. Renter wires from Rome that there was delirious enthusiasm in the Italian Chamber when the Minister Spingardi recounted the recent successes, culminating in the triumph at Bopgha/.i, when tho sun of victory was more
    124 words
  • Article
    CANADIAN BUDGET.
    34 7 Rioter's Tklrqram. London, March 14. An Ottawa message says the Canadian Budget surplus is six millions. Sixty-two per cent, of the revenue is derived from customs and 14 per cent, from excise.
    34 words
  • Article
    UNITED STATES AND MEXICO.
    27 7 Rkcikr's Tkleoram. London, March 14. The Washington Senate has adopted a resolution authorising President Taft to forbid the exiwrtation of arms to Mexico.
    27 words
  • Article
    THE SUBMARINE DISASTER.
    32 7 Rbuter's Telkoram. London, March 14. The verdict at the inquest on the victims of the accident to Submarine A 3 is accidental death. No blame is attached to anyone.
    32 words
  • Article
    AMUR RAILWAY.
    23 7 DKB OsTAHIATIstHI LLOYD TkLBOKAM. Berlin, March It. Russia proposes to allot i o million roubles for material for the Amnr railway.
    23 words
  • Article
    NYASALAND TO THE SEA.
    343 7 British Line Through Portuguese Territory. His Majesty's Government have for some time past had under consideration proposals for the extension of the Shire Highlands Railway, with the object of seeming an outlet to the sea for the Nyasaland Protectorate. In view of the great advantages which,
    343 words
  • Article
    Ten Grand Masters.
    110 7 Shortly the new hall of the Grand Lodge of Freemasons in course of completion in George street. Edinburgh, will receive a fine equipment of ten heraldic windows commemorative of the last ten Grand Masters of the Order. The coats-of arms illustrated are those of the Marquess of
    110 words
  • Article
    FEBRUARY RUBBER RETURNS.
    7 7 Ol nealv- y,4(H) lbs.
    7 words
  • Article
    Removal of Rubbish.
    371 7 NUISANCE TO BE RECTIFIED BY STEAM TRANSPORT. New Vehicle Ordered For Trial. As was mentioned at the last meeting of the Municipal Commissioners, tho problem of the removal of street refuse in Singapore has had the serious consideration of the Board for some time. It was explained
    371 words
  • Article
    INDIAN MUTINY RECALLED.
    241 7 The Doyen of Calcutta Merchants Dead. The death has just taken place at his residence in London of Mr. E. D. Kilburn, who was the doyen of Calcutta merchants and was within two months of 90 years of age when he died. Mr. Kilburn went to Calcutta
    241 words
  • Article
    TECHNICAL CLASSES FOR SINGAPORE.
    405 7 GteMM in technical subjects will be opened in the Y. M. <J. A. on Monday next, March 18. These arc under the supervision of a Technical Education Committee upon which various interests are represented, the members being Mr. A. W. Bean, President of the Y. M.
    405 words
  • Article
    Young Australia.
    441 7 THE WORLDS SMALLEST DRUMMAJOR. Received by the King. In connection with Renter's telegram announcing that the King bad received a party of Australian boys, including the world's smallest drum-major, the following jb of interest. It is taken from the Daily Chronicle of February 15. Young Australia is touring
    441 words
  • Article
    CANTERBURY CATHEDRAL.
    583 7 What Schoolboys Think Of The Service. Canterbury is as amused and excited as the ancient cathedral city ever permits itself to be over the withdrawal, a few hoars after publication, of the current issue of The Cantuarian, a monthly magazine issued by King's School. King's is a cathedral
    583 words
  • Article
    "THE MOUSME."
    876 7 Japanese Sentiment and Sensational Humour. A power of popular sentiment is preserved in The Monsme which was produced by the Bandmann Opera Co., last night. The spirit of Japan is, we imagine, very faithfully perpetuated in it despite the sensational heights of comedy to which it soars; and
    876 words
  • Article
    King's Recreation.
    106 7 The King is just now very busy at Buckingham Palace with an accumulation of work due to his prolonged absence from England, says a home paper. His Majesty gets very little opportunity for physical recreation, bnt takes occasional exercise in the form of tennis playing. While the court
    106 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    92 7 Sir Edward Henry, Chief Commissioner of Polioe, has decided to recognise the work of Detective-inspector Wensley, of Lemanstreet, in the Whitechapel district, by selecting him for the chief inspectorship in the Detective Department rendered vacant by the retirement of Mr. John Kane some weeks ago. Mr. Wensley, however, instead of
    92 words
  • Article
    ITALIAN OUTRAGE.
    287 7 AN ATTEMPT. TO MURDER KING EMANUEL. Popular Enthusiasm Over Monarch's Escape. RjtDTBBS Tki.Ki.ium. I .nn,l, .11, March 15. Reuter wires from Rome tliat a man fired several shots at the King of Italy yesterday, but the King was not injured. The ussailant was arrested and is named Dalba.
    287 words
  • Article
    Sensational Murder.
    345 7 CLOSE OF POISONING TRIAL IN LONDON. Some Details of the Crime. Riutir's Telioram. London, March 14. A sensational poisoning case which has been going on in London has ended in the man Seddon being sentenced to death for murder with arsenic takes from flypapers. Mrs. Seddon was acquitted.
    345 words
  • Article
    ANTHRACITE COAL DISPUTE.
    46 7 RkUTKK's Th .Mil; vm. London, March 14. A New York message says tho anthracite coalowners have refused a 40 por cont. increase of wages on tho ground that it would mean in increase of forty cents per ton on the cost of coal.
    46 words
  • Article
    REICHSTAG REFORMING.
    53 7 Die Ostasutischi Lloyd Tilioram. Berlin, Mar -h 14. An alteration has been made in tin funding Orders of the Reichstag. It is now arranged that twice a week the delegates will be at liberty to address questions to the Imperial Chancellor. No debate will be allowed in regard
    53 words
Page thumbnail Page 8
  • Correspondence.
    • Letter
      Bandmann's.
      169 8 To the Kditor of tho Straits Times. Kir, Mr. K. K. llandmann provides us with a delightful fortnight t»ioa a year, but d<KH lii'(|inlit realise that tho community of Siaaapnre is an early rising one, and that it i H possible to have too much of a good thing?
      169 words
    • Letter
      Kedah Rubber Co.
      333 8 To the Kditor of the Straits Times. Sir, -Your reply to my stricture is intern mi l>ut unsatisfactory. Your results misrepri nont the position to thteo classes ol 15..11-. 1. Original sliarehoMcrs who did not take up their proportion of the vow issue. 'I. New share holders
      333 words
  • Article
    SINGAPORE SHARE REPORT.
    266 8 Messrs. Fraser and Co.'s Weekly Circular. In tliiii -liare report, dated March U Keaam. FraMl ;iirl (.'mupauy state: A farther advmaoa has taken place iii the price of Urn raw material which vow stands at 5 s i. anil sterling rubbers have rallied sharply, wliil-t local stinks
    266 words
  • SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
    • Article
      Notes in General.
      32 8 Swimming Club launches loavo on Sunday as follow Johnston's l'ier, 8, 9 and 10 a.m., 2.:t0 and It p.m. Club l<ungalow, H.'Mi and 9.30 a.m., 12.15, and fI.SO p.m.
      32 words
    • Article
      Lawn Tennis.
      460 8 S.C.C. Tournament. Following aro tho results of yesterday's pi»y Championship. Tournament Pkopbb. H. R. L. Dyne beat F. W. Lyall 6—2 10—8. Major Stanbury beat R. Manning 6—2 I—6 6—2. C. Ransford beat A. R. Lenthall 6—4 7—6. A. Doubles. Capt. Pinches and Everitt, owe 15 beat O'Connor
      460 words
  • Article
    SIAM'S RAILWAY SCHEME.
    272 8 Progress of Line from Bangkok to Penang. K \cntually to make it possible to travel by train from lian^kok to I'cnang, the Royal Southern liailway is one of Siaiu's most interi siiny present undertakings, states the Bangkok Times of March 7. It is satisfactory to bo able
    272 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    43 8 It is said that, owing to the recent heavy drains on Macao's colonial coffers in connection with the military reinforcements, the Colonial Treasury is at a very low ebb, and will bo so until about Juiiu next, when tho now fautau monopoly starts.
    43 words
  • Article
    STOCKS AND SHARES
    835 8 Prices Quoted In the Market This Morning. Singapore, March 15, 1912. Meesie. LjaJl and EvaM, Exchange and Share Broken, issue the following list of quotations tbis morning i— Noni Value. buyers. Sellers. 3/- Allaxai 8,2} 8/9 8/. Options 1/- 1,8 4 1 Anglo-Java 6 6 6/4) 1
    835 words
  • Page 8 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 8 Advertisements Column 1
      46 8 "lid who arpircn to be a hero muht driLk braLdy." Johnson. DENIS MOUNIE CO., COGNAC, hold tbe Royal Warrant of Appointment Purvoyors to the King, and their brand is Guaranteed pure Cognac. Garner, Quelch Co., WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, Battery Road, Singapore. Tulophooe 881. 26-0 26-9-12
      46 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 8 Advertisements Column 2
      13 8 For all internal complaints, Dysentery, Coughs, Colds, etc., take Wooda' Great Peppermint Core.
      13 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 8 Advertisements Column 3
      405 8 'TRIUMPH' MOTOR CYCLES We can supply from STOCE both Ordinary and Free Engine Models. The Motor Cycle with a reputation. Sole Afjentut RILEY, HAR6REAVES COMPANY, LIMITED, Singapore. Coughing into < Consumption I1I 1 Only a Cough bit yon fetop i| it whila it is ONLY a cougb. WATERBURYS METABOLIZED COO
      405 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 8 Advertisements Column 4
      439 8 Raffles M Hotel. SPECIAL DINNER On Saturday, March 16. GRAND HOTEL CONTINENTAL Saifion. The only first-class Hotel in Saiyon. Every comfort. Splendid verandah. Restaurant With management, French kitchen and attendance as in tho finest European Restaoranu. Manager G. Feraady, late from the Grand Hotel, Paris. Saigon. Theatrical season (from October
      439 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 8 Advertisements Column 5
      187 8 A SPLENDID ENTERTAINMENT is provided by the pictures we present and the musical accompaniment furnished by our orchestra TO-NIGHT. 2nd Show, 0.30 to 11 p.m. THE SUBJECTS ARE VARIED aud so chosen as to make THE SELECTION AN IDEAL ONE AT THE MARLBOROUGH PICTURE THEATRE, BEACH ROAD. The B— filwii
      187 words
Page thumbnail Page 9
  • Page 9 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 9 Advertisements Column 1
      227 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 H good Seoted at a reasonable price. .512-50 per case, Including duty. Ask for Chop "R. V." SOLE AGENTS: Paterson, Simons Co., Ltd. MARTELL'S
      227 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 9 Advertisements Column 2
      762 9 I STEAMER BAIUNBB. 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, Mexico and Europe. Operating ths Hew 21,000 ton Tripl* Screw Turblng Linen Shlnvo Maru" "Tsnyo Miru aid■'C h
      762 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 9 Advertisements Column 3
      465 9 BRITISH INDIA BTEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. LIMITED TO PENANG, RANGOON k CALCUTTA. One of the Company's steamers is intended to leave Tanjong Pagar Wharf every week. Passengers and Cargo booked by the above "tfamera at through rates to all ports in India and Ceylon, also to Bast African Ports. Mauritius and
      465 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 9 Advertisements Column 4
      543 9 STEAMER SAILINGS. APCAR LINE OF STEAMERS. The undermentioned mail steamers of the above Line maintain a regular servioe between Calcutta and Japan, calling at Penang Singapore, Hongkong and Shanghai on route. FLEET Tons Commander "Japak 1 6,018 A. Siiwaet OuaoßT Atoab 4,000 S. H. Bilsok 1 Abeatooh Apca« 4,600 (i
      543 words
Page thumbnail Page 10
  • Page 10 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 10 Advertisements Column 1
      487 10 INSURANCE. GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE CO.. LIMITED. Head Office Winchester House, SINGAPORE Board of DINOtOMI A. A. Dbhriob, Esq., Chairman, A. H. F*ib, Esq., Managing Director. Pbtbb Fowlib, m.b., om., Chitf Mod. Officer F. M. Elliot, Bsq. A. D. Allan Bsq. Tow Noan Pan, Bsq. Ona Soon Tbb, Bsq. KiooSian
      487 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 10 Advertisements Column 2
      396 10 INSURANCE. FEDERAL LIFE MBUMNCE COMPANY OF MNMM. BITABUIBBO 1883. S.S.O. Inupanos in Foroe, over $41,000,000.00 New Buaineas, 1910, over.. W. 540,000.00 Large Net Surplus above liabilities tor Reserve and all outstanding olaims. Direct Govemmont Supervision Cash Loans.'Settlements, etc., made locally Policies are "WORLD WIDB." J. H. EVANS, Manager, South Bastera
      396 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 10 Advertisements Column 3
      532 10 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AKO CHINA. INCORPORATED BT ROYAL CHARTBR Paid up Capital in 80.000 Shares ot £20 each 41,200,000 Reserve Fond £1,826,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors... £1,i00.000 BANKBRS. Bank of England. The London City A Midland Bank, Ltd, National Bank ot Scotland, Ltd. SINGAPORE BRANCH. Current Aeooonts
      532 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 10 Advertisements Column 4
      638 10 BANKING. THE tZE HJU TONS BANKING MO INBURANCE CO.. LTD NO. 6T AND 68, KLINO BTRBBT. Established 1807. Capital paid up 11,000,***** Resarre liability of proprietors 1,000,000.00 OOCRT OF DIRBCTORS 1, Tarn Taci Joom 6. 8n Ku Jaa 2. Nam Kjm Sbmo T. Tbo Hoo Lai 8. Lsow Cbia Übmo
      638 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 10 Advertisements Column 5
      921 10 BALEB BY AUCTION^ AUCTION SALE OF VALUABLE JAVA TEAK HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. COTTAGE PIANO. ETC.. THE PROPEHTY OF O. L. VON STEIN, Esq., To bo held at No. 5 a, Devonshire Road, On Saturday, March 16, at 2-3O p.m. An excellent toned cottage piano by T. IS. Payne, Loudon, rattin drawing
      921 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 10 Advertisements Column 6
      301 10 The Straits Times FOR F.M.S. READERS. Tho New Mail Train Service enables us to J m 7id 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
      301 words
Page thumbnail Page 11
  • Article
    THE MOTORING WORLD.
    1093 11 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. In an aricle on the care of motor-car bodies a writer in The Times of February 6 says It is of no use to have a good carriage body fitted to a car unless care is taken as regards the painted
    1,093 words
  • Page 11 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 11 Advertisements Column 1
      469 11 WOLSELEY The Car off Refinement and Reliability." IT IS THE RESULTS, in the hands of private users, that account for the enormous Xnltt 8010 demand for Wolseley cars, th»t is compelling 99tlv m mm^ m m tho expansion of the works by the erection Mgrnmntm f ngenwm i of new
      469 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 11 Advertisements Column 2
      42 11 Relief at Hand. Many sufferers from rheumatism have been surprised and Aelighted with the prompt relief afforded by applying Chamberlain's Paiu Balm. Not one case of rheumatism iv ten requires any internal treatment whatever. 1- vi sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.
      42 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 11 Advertisements Column 3
      81 11 DUNLOP o^jcfjoc~m^ The Earl of Harrin ton jJ^P^Sftjfc/ writing regarding ihd Tyres "A mi on his 25 H.P. Hudson V\ 111 Car, says:— |A ||l Elvaston Castle, Derby. 'J IM Tbe Dunlop Tyres have worn better, and I fit been more satisfactory, than any others v\ that I have ever
      81 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 11 Advertisements Column 4
      259 11 THE STRAITS TIMES Can be obtained at the following places in Singapore Messrs. John Little h Co., Ltd. Messrs. Kelly and Walsh, Ltd. Raffles Hotel. Adelphi Hotel. Hotel de l'Europe. Hotel van Wijk, Stamford Road. Meosra. Koh Co., 90, Btas Basab Road. The Golden Fountain, 198, Quetn Street. Tbe Refreshment
      259 words
Page thumbnail Page 12
  • Page 12 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 12 Advertisements Column 1
      449 12 ™"PITC¥" FIRE Ul I LA EXTINGUISHER PROTECTS LIFE AND PROPERTY. Jfa| The "CITEX" 1 Is simple a pull and it Ls free, a bump, and it works. ffi^jjjn NOTHING TO PERISH. A cripple with one arm can use it. I No solution to make up, no acid to handle. Water
      449 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 12 Advertisements Column 2
      366 12 WANTS. VACANCY FOR MARRIED COUPLE. Silver Bank, 107, Orchard Road. Tele. 528. 12^ 18-8 ANGLO-CHINESE FREE SCHOOL. Wanted, a teacher for Standard 111 and a lady teacher for a primary class. Salary according to qualifications. Apply personally to the Principal. 12 8 22-8 SMALL HOUSE OR BUNGALOW WANTED. Two bedrooms
      366 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 12 Advertisements Column 3
      484 12 WANTS. LOAN WANTED. Wanted, Loan of $B,COO on Robber Estate. Address Loan, c/o Straits Times. 20-2 25-8 CLERK WANTED. Wanted, Chinese or Eurasian Clerk must be good typist and writer and accurate at figures. State terms to P.0.W., c/o Straits Times. 18-3 15-8 ASSISTANT MASTER WANTED. Wanted, an Aesißtant Master,
      484 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 12 Advertisements Column 4
      533 12 ARTICLES FOR SALE. CALVES, FOX SALE. Apply to tbe Manager, The Singapore Model Dairy, Limited, River Valley Road. 19 1 n HOUSE FOR SALE. No. 54, King's Road. For further particulars, apply at No. 29, Tras Street. 8-8 21 8 TURNOUT FOR BALE. Comprising hooded gig, Australian horse, gocd trotter
      533 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 12 Advertisements Column 5
      402 12 NOTICES. KIAM KIAT A GO. SHIPCHANDLKRS, ■■WflWMt t»d Municipal Contrictorr Telephone No. 421. 106 k 109, Market Street. NOTICE. Mr. Walter Guldener is authorised to sign onr firm per procuration from this date. JAEGER k CO. Singapore, March 11, 1912. I^B 168 "notjceT FREBH MILK. All orders for Fresh Milk
      402 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 12 Advertisements Column 6
      533 12 ENGLISH MADE PIANOS ON hire: FROM $10 Per Month. THE ROBINSON PIANO CO., LTD. E. tO. HOTEL, PENANG The best and tho most frequented Hotel iv the Island, and CRAG HOTEL Tbe only Sanatorium in the Straits, *RI THI BKAMCHIS 01 RAFFLES HOXEL, Singapore. SARKIBS BROTHERS Proprietors. U2780 Straits IBimes.
      533 words