The Straits Times, 1 April 1912

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    6 1 SINGAPORE. MONfiAV. APRIL 1. 1912. 4
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      104 1 MLLINERY Having just received a large and exB elusive Range of the latest productions Bp in Untrimmed Millinery, we intend I making a special display for 3 days only, one of the principal features V I being that NO TWO H iTS AKK B I ALIKE. W NOTE OUR PRICES.
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      247 1 ROBINSO^^PI I For Lawn Games Gofstacle rJ£X«. Suitable to any size Lawn. No holes required to be made in the Lawn. Four, Two and even One can play It. Rales simple and quickly learnt. The Game is played with Golf Balls and Putters the balls are four to a set
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    to India.
    1030 2 HHHKn of the origina] ROUTE. Financial Question!. A correspondent writes to the Daily Telegraph as follows —The Russian committee formed (or the contraction of the TransPersian Railway at the head of which to Monsieur A. Bunge, has now mapped out its scheme of operations, and aa a result
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      440 2 Burgess' Endurance and Vitality It is the big rucoess, the great deed itself, that pioves the wisdom of Burgess in employing Phosferine to provide the endurance and energy whicii enabled him to swim the Channel. To Phosferine the mighty Yv/rkshireman owes it that he has achieved more than any other
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      10 2 For Children's Hacking Congh at Night, Wuoda' Ureat Peppermint Curu,
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      304 2 London Selling Agents TEA, INDIGO HHRRS Sal 1 on comlims I I 1 s miuion in Bririah OILSEEDS and lonl.nmt.l HIDI S A SKINS Market. RUBBER. DRUGS COTTON. WOOL Sample* value-L SS3: ?ti GENERAL coMignmenta ioPRODUCE dkated. KEYMER, SON CO. (Import ix-pf.i Whltetrtara. Utmtum M(M> ■Ktymrr, London." Kit. UM Headache
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      172 2 \*T Stronl In Body, Brain ail TAKE I ONIC You will soon new being, with appctitr, buoxan; I cool head, steady I fresh hope and i>fl your business and sol^ When Exhausted h; >ickn^^B 'VAN A Hastens All Pharmacists sell t',l nj^f See you get V\\A W ■jJJt^. Burroucms Wn.i.roMK
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    An Ocean of Palms.
    694 3 THE FAIRYLIKE GLAMOUR OF MOM In French Morocco. Figuig, on the Saharan side of Morocco, is symbolical of the slow French encroachment on the Sultan's territory. In maps comparatively modern and up-to-date it is still in Morocco. The most recent French maps place it definitely in
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    Doom of the Hobble Skirt.
    171 3 According to Mr. liedfern, who has been interviewed by the New York Herald the hobble skirt, which he describes as merely an aberration," is doomed, and its place is to be taken by a fashion which will unite the spirit of Greek drapery with the
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    Reduced Press Cable Rates.
    136 3 On the Ist inst. the reduced scale of Prosi cable messages recently agreed upon between the Postmaster-General and the Eastern and Associated Telegraph Companies came into force. The reductions relate to messages between Great Britain and Egypt, British East Africa, the Union of South Africa, Rhodesia,
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      201 3 BB^^^^^^yßubb»r Trees Health; TRY H|^Hantarium SCHACHT. Hb.' (see No. 9, Vol. IX, of the AgriculH Parasites, Beetles, Ants and other Bnifs of the Rubber Trees H AND H and Freeing the more delicate parts of ■es as Shoots, Leaves, Buds, etc., from Parasites, Insects, etc. &CO., LD, Agents. tsles OF
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      41 3 How the Trouble Starts. Comttipation is the cause of many ailments and disorders that make life miserable. Take Chamberlain's Stomach and Lirer Tablets, keep your bowels regular and yon will avoid i these diseases. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.
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      270 3 New Grocers' PROVISION BTORE 169, Orchard Road, 169, OPPOSITE OXLEY ROAO All kinds of tinned provision and Household Stores always in Stock. Monthly accounts allowed. BEHNA MOHAMEO KASSIM. This Famous Medicine will cleanse the Blood of all impuritieti from what CLARKE'S ever cauße ar '*'DX- a UUf ni\E O nte
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      202 3 BATAM BRICKWORKS. We beg to announce the public that we have taken over the business of the above brickworks and that we are now prepared to enter into contracts to supply any quantity of the well-known BATAM BRICKS. The works are now under European supervision and only standard and full-sized
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      601 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. V.&o. STEAM NAVIGATION CO. FOR CHINA, JAPAN, PBNANO, OBYLO AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADBN, EGYPT MEDITERRANEAN PORTS, PLYMOUTH AND LONDON. Through Bills o! lading tancd China Coast, Poraian Gull, Continental and Amerioan Ports. Steamers will loavo Singapore on or abort. MAIL LINES 1912 OftfeKM-d (for OMna.) Afwaye Apl 6 Assays
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      743 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N.Y.K. JAPAN MAIL BTEAMBHIP CO., LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. A Fortnightly service is maintained ba. iween Yokohama tU ports to Marseilles, London and Antwerp, under mail oontraoi with the Imperial Japanese Government, The New Twin-icrew Steamers maintaining this servioe have been specially designed and constructed, and are fitted with
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      658 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. EAST COAST SERVICE. For Pahang, Berserah, Tringganu Bisot, Semerak, Bacho, KeUntan, Bangnar Telapin, Panarai, Patani, Singora, Lacon, Kobsamui, Bandon, Langsuan Chompoß Taku, Koblak and Bangkok. DtM Departure S P-m. •.a. MAHIDOL April 3 m REDANG April 8 April 6 m PRACHATIPOK April
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      521 4 STEAMER SAILINGS.! HAMBURG AMERIKA LINE. HAMBURG. AMD ocutscm MimninFAHRTMESa UttA IREBEi Combined Service. The steamers of these Companies maintain a regular service between Hamburg Bremen Antwerp, and Rotterdam, and the Strait*, China and Japan. Homewards they are despatched fortnightly for Havre and Hamburg and once a month for Bremerbavon direct,
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      417 4 iordd^ IMt\« The tafcJH this Oomp«y^M Hamburg <g^| ampton, Oir^M inn MarseleßjM vena) Pot ~^U Penang, Snß^B TtunKtaa, NtK^J and back. Through tioß^H Africa, to Now to Karopo vift^B round- tho wori^H They are duevfl underinontijno^^H Outward 1914 H P. Lndwig tßnclow A^| Goebrn tDe'Qlinger M^| P. E. FriodricblM fYorck
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    DAILY TIME TABLE.
    116 5 FIXTURES Monday, April i. tfi»h W\tor. 9 "8 vm.. 10 *9 p.m. Philharmonic O-cheitra practio, 6.15 p.m. Tuesday. April J. High Water, 10.89 a.m., 11.1 p.m. Fill Mx>n. Passover Jowiih foitival). Wednesday, April 3. High W^tnr. 11.20 %.(U 11.14 p.m. Riley H»ri»rn»»es ranoMng. noon. II iwnrli E-«kin«
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    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    145 5 Todjt, CS* Ceylon, Australasia, Mauritiun, India, Egypt and Europe, etc. Tonraic 8 pm Malacca and Mnar Kaka 8 pm Port S«ettenham and T. ink Anson Perak 8 pm Batn Pahat Aing Leong Bpm Port Swettenham, Penang, Negapatnm and Madras Thor.gwa 4pm Penang and Calcutta A. A[ -*r
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    Mail Steamer Movenents.
    62 5 The P. and O. homewirf mail gteimer D> vnnlia left Hongkong at a.m. y« «t -r. cUy, and may b) expect*! "•> »mvj here at 10 a.m. cm 'I L jrsday, the tli icst Tbe h i. Oriental (extra) fit Horgbonp at 8 p.m. yettcday, and ma-
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    Malls for huripe.
    75 5 Uan Singapore. Do* n ILndom. Arrived X.d. MN.D. L. Marcbf 21 I Mar. M Kb. i 9 B. I. 23 Ma-. 2< War. 4M. M. i 27 i HV. 27 Mar. BP.& O. I I 8" Mar. Mir. It ND. L. April 8 My. 14 81. '<
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    SINGAPORE SNIPPING.
    1012 5 Latest Arrivals. Anamba. Brit. Ktr 1 If 9 tons, Capt Cornish, liar Hi. Frun I*. S.ubilw, Mar '<&. Oil. A. ft troli urn. K r 1' S.iub Ldc W. Ani'liiu. r K'.r. 1( 111 1 Capt Kumpel. M»r 80. From Hoihow, Mar 2 O.c. and HOJd.p. Bi-lra Mtytt
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    LOCAL PASSENGER LISTS
    225 5 Arrivals. P<>r »tr. Daria°, M*r 31 From Melbonrao. Wm L. Ureeobill, Ms. F.io. Mewrs. B.igh'. son, lir iwoc, D *r, Beablt 1 N iic iub>', Uanccck and t'.t-i ti H. P.rstr Palawan, Mar 30.— From London viip rtH Mr«. J.C MiilievtB, Messrs E. C n>k«ooa, P, K
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    Finance & Commerce.
    257 5 Finance Commerce. ■XOHANCE. Sinoapori, April 1 1912 On Lowdob -bank 4 tn/t 1/4& Demand w 2/4 J Private 6 m/i S/4ft 8 m/i M 1/4 i Oa OaMAßi— Bank d/d 288* Private 8 m/i M2i Oa PBAaca-Baok d/d 284 Private 8 m/i 2fc9 Oa laou— Bank T. T. 174* Private
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      MINING.
      158 5 Issue Value Bajen. SeUi r« 41 411 Rambatan 41 41 Baob Aast. Gold 76 41 41 BedhiUs Tin 6 Royal Jobore 1 OS 10 10 Bai*k South 41 41 Sempan Tin 10 10 Serendah Hyd 10 10 Sipian Tin 10 10 SunKoi Gan Tin 176 41 41 Tekka 28
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      RUBBER.
      615 5 Issue 3 Valao Buyer* Belier» 3/. >/■ AlUkm 8/- 84} 2/. 1/- Anglu-Malay X,9 16 6 3/. a/- Batons Mai»ka 25 2 9 41 41BatuCave« 1310 0 14(.0xd £1 £1 BatoTiga 813 9 4 0.0 £1 £1 Bokit Kajanj, 2.1*8 816 41 £1 Bokit Liotang 476 4.1.6 'II- 2/-
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      GENERAL.
      132 5 lame Value Buyer. Seller*. 10 10 Bwten norn SmelUaff 10 00 10 T 6.00 41 41 Bleetrie Tramway* 8 0 8/9 10 10 Fraaer Neave 47 03 47.25 100 Howartb Erskine CO ijO 100 7% Pre* 02.50 fc7.60 100 100 Kati Bro, Del. 180.00 100 100 a 8% Cum.
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      DEBENTUREs.
      48 5 Bayeri Belkrs Spore Municipal 4}% of 1907 11,600^00 1% m. Spore Municipal 4|% of 1909 11,000,000 7% 9%pm B'pore Municipal 4% 1802,900 par Buy <rs BellMi Howarth Brakine 8% 1000,000 pai Riley. HargTeayea 6% 1284,000 I* m Singapore Blectrio Tramways B% 4860,000 B'pore Munioipal B »1,878.000 aom.
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      60 5 Tbere'H a preoioo „ttle raysterj Ah.'Ut Wo ><Ik' i mint Cure to me; li'a jutt i lie b<~t :,!j straigbttHt tbiog, I'liit any bu'liliD |,oet can sing, t onres yo ir coi. it cores yoar oo'.dt, yran'i coui(b-ei'i n^ record boldo; > ir ill 'ii Ht Ml. it. why not
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      164 5 AUCTION SALES. Powell and Co. April B.— *t sa'. room, A 10 12, H. P. Wo'f «'< y Siddeley Car, at 11. April 4. At saleroom, unredeemed pledge*, ,t!0 April 81 —\t Ka'eroom, valnable property known as Bnkit Kepoog Estate, in Muar, at 2.80. H. L. Cocblan and Co. Anril
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      334 5 THE LEADING WHISKY ON THE CHINA COAST For Over 3O Years WATSON'S E Very Old Liqueur. SCOTCH WHISKY. HASLEWOOO CO., LTD., Telephone 10 H Two New Introductions by Fraser Neave, Limited. DRY GINGER ALE. Wholesome and Satisfying. An IDEAL Drink. Bottled in a 10-oz. NON-RETURNABLE BOTTLE, namely, the 'Dan" Crown
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      149 5 FURNISHED HOUSE WANTED. Wanti d at the end of May, a fornisbrd tiou-uj with a Tronis Court. Apply to C. E P. >auiier, jd, Messrs. Riley Hargreaves Co Ltd. 14a a TRONOH MINES. LIMITED. DIVIDEND NO. 32. A Dividend of 2/6 per share, free of Income 'ax, baa been declared
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      28 5 AT THE Harima Hall Cinematograph, NORTH BRIDGE ROAD. GRAND CHANGE OF PROGRAMME INCLUDING THE Latest Gaumont Graphic AND OTHER INTERESTING NEW PICTURES. TaLiPBOMi 1116. K HARIMA, Sole Proprietor.
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    The Straits Times. MONDAY, APRIL 1. PEACE AND ITS PRICE.
    615 6 The Straits Times MONDAY, APRIL 1. PEACE AND ITS PRICE. The great coal strike will probably fizzle out during the coming week. Some of the Unions are bankrupt, all are hard hit by the drain upon their resources, and two other influences arc at work. The million men employed in
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    554 6 Bat for nearly a decode society, under the influence of political interest, has played a lunatic game. The law courts, strong and impartial, in the Taff Vale and other judgments set out clearly and simply that the common weal is the supremo law, and that Trade Unions must pay the
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    13 6 Latest advertisements of the day appear on page 5 and on page 8.
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    15 6 The strength of the Malay States Volun teer Rifles on December 31 last was 578.
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    19 6 Will A. B. C. kindly comply with the rule requiring name and address to be sent with all letters
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    16 6 Between 7 and 11 a.m., yesterday morning, two steamers passed the Straits, both showing no colours.
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    20 6 Tho Dutch Club intend giving a call on Friday, April 12, in celebration of the opening of their new premises.
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    24 6 A Russian steamer passed through the port from West to East at 9.15 a.m. this morning flying her signal letters U. N. A. D.
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    21 6 The Chinese steamer Too Sui arrived this morning from Bangkok with a general cargo of rice consigned to Guan Huat Choon.
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    21 6 The British steamer Anamba arrived yesterday from Pulo Sembilan, with 5,600 cases of kerosene, to be discharged at Pulo Samboe depot.
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    25 6 In consequence of the death of ColnurSer grant Wallis of The Buffs, the band of that regiment will not play in the Botanical Gardens, to-morrow.
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    38 6 Sungei Way (Selangor) Rubber Co. pays 25 per cent, dividend, making 45 per cent, for the year (against 90 for 1910) and Selangor Rubber Co. H7l per cent., making 375 per cent, for tbe year (as for 1910.)
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    33 6 Three Malay policemen, a Lance-Corporal and two constables appeared before Mr. Acton, second magistrate, to-day, on a charge of extortion of twelve cents from a Chinaman named Pua Kiang Seng and was remanded.
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    34 6 William Cameron Forbes, GovernorGeneral of the Philippine Islands, left Manila for tho United States on March 15 driving from Malacanan palace through streets lined with troops and crowded with all sections of the city.
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    42 6 On Saturday, two Bampans collided in tbe Singapore river near Kampong Saigon. A dispute arose aud one of the men abroad picked up an airgun aud shot another in the Hide, lie has been arrested and charged with committing a rash act.
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    63 6 A sladang was seen at Kampong Oodang, Terachi, about 10 miles from Kuala Pilah, ou March 19. Four or live Malays went the next day with guns to shot, t it. They followed it up till it came out into the open no" 1 roadside and shot at it hissed.
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    58 6 We regret to learn that Miss Florence Beech, who was such a favourite member of the Btndmann Opera Company, is lying seriously ill in tiio Oeneral Hospital here. News of her illness was telegraphed to Mr. li in' I man. and he is returning from Colombo by tho P. and
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    60 6 The following forwaid sales arc aunounced: Rani Travancore Rubber Co., Ltd., 18 tons at .'is. sd. for 1913 and Batak Rabit Kubbcr Estates, Ltd., 6, liag<tn Serai Co., Ltd., Glenxhiel Rubber Eitate* Co., Ltd., 6, Kuran Rubber Estates, Ltd., 6, RahttM Rubber Estates, Ltd., 6, Straits Ruaber Co., Ltd., 21.
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    70 6 A new club, to be called the Tronoh Sports Club, has been formed at Tionoh. The Hon. Harry D. Griffiths is the first President of the club aud a comfortable clubhouse is to be built at the Mine's expense near the European employees' quarters. It will comprise of a billiard
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    64 6 A draft for £25 has be»n received by the Commissioner of Police, Rangoon, from the Chief Police Officer, Singapore, being the reward earned by Detective- Inspectot Colquhoun of the ltangoon Police, offered by Air. Margrett for inlormation leading to the arrest of Paul de Boseck, who was charged with the
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    84 6 The special dinner and ball at the Baffles Hotel on Saturday evening, in connection with the visit of the Cleveland tourists, attracted a large nuiu'oer of guests. M my parties for the dinner had been a ranged, and the spacious diningrwui was quite insufficient to cope with thu guests. Liaucing
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    95 6 A correspondent of the Perak Pioneer writes. Tho local Javanese syces have the germ of horse racing in their heads. In the ttUdeuee of the kutlas to indulge in the Itoyal Sport they, with a rare ingenuity, utilize tun town drains to run their races. Ttiat is to say that
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    121 6 A general meeting of the Kota liharu Club *as iield on tlio eveuing of March 15. Tbe chair was occupied by Wan Mohamed Awin, owing to the unavoidable absence of the picwueut, Mr. Claytou. The meeting was not a represeuculivo one and the mini mr of members pret -nt was
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL
    410 6 k Mr. Millington, District Officer, DindinL% is acting Assistant I'oBtioaHUr GrneraL Pcna** vico Mr. H. C. SellH, who is now Collector o£ Land Revenue. The death is announced of the Re». Father E. Kremph, who was in charge of tha Church of St. Peter, Nakorn Chaisi. He
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    Harnston's Circus.
    41 6 We are informed that Hartnston's Circos, which has been timrin;; India, will open in Singapore about Vie 16th instant. Judging from past experince no fears of a drought should be cntfctained during the last fortnight of tho puuent mouth.
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    Sungei Krian Rubber.
    75 6 Messrs. Bulor ctived advice frc Sungei Krian Km directors have 1-1 191?, a dividend >a nary 1, 1910, to .1 J t> per cent, per m 45,000 cumulative hharcs, numbered! laud Company have re 1 the secrrtariun of tho k-r Estate, Ltd., that the Bvi '1 to
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    St. John Ambulance Association.
    88 6 As the result of«ac«urso of lectures on First Aid to the Injurcil. conducted at Tanjong Pagar by the honorary lecturer. Dr. Klder, an exaniinatibn wai held on Thursday last by Captain Skinner R.A.M.C. (Honorary Examiner), ftspector Wilson qualified for the label to uiedalion, Mr. Creeson for
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    Shipping Working Agreement.
    130 6 It is announced by the Lircrpool Jonrna) of Commerce that arrangements have been concluded whereby the Calcutta services of the Anchor and Hrocklebank lines will bo carried on in future as one joint service, thus giving improved facilities to shippers. The Anchor Line will continue to manage
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    Gharry Syce Fined.
    190 6 A Tamil gharry oyct, S 3 119, faced Mr. Kinnstouc, senior magittrt^e, this morning, on charges of rash driving md assaulting an old Chinese icecream lSr j D Lavender Street. Complainant said ho syce knocked him down by running inks oim from behind and then drovanapidly aWay.
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      208 6 Players IRavy J (Dixfure In i lb. Paten! Air-Tight Tins. OBTAINABLE AT PRICE 55 GTS. JOHN LITTLE CO.. LTD.. Per Tin ROBINSON CO.. KATZ BROS.. LTD.. WHITEAWAY. LAIDLAW CO.. LD. =LITTLE'S= Great Cash Clearance NSALEN .^Now Proceeding. Inf P.ifrp Timber PreservaJUUCIIIwi tive, is in general use throughout the Tropics for
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      162 6 SHAKESPEARE S SUBLIME TRAGEDY ROMEO AND JULIET A SUPERB COLOURED PRODUCTION In Two Parts will be screened FOR FIVE NIGHTS ONLY 2nd Show, 9.30 to 11 p.m. BDPPOBTED BY ALT> NEW PICTURES MAX SKTS THE FASHION. The Inimitable and Resourceful Max Linder in bis latest uproarious creation. PATHE'S ANIMATED BUtTTE,
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      41 6 Tbe Friends of Mi. H. Somapah are cordially invitod to attend on the occasion of the marriage of his son, Mr. S. Basapab, with the only daughter of tbe late Mr. A. Kandasamy, on Thursday, the 4th inst., at 7 p.m.
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    THE COAL STRIKE.
    390 7 PROGRESS OF THE WAGE BILL BALLOT. Troops and Miners Fraternising. Rkitkhm Tklkoram. London, March 80. Small batches resumed at several of the coalfields yesterday, but the movomcDt is □ot general. The Secretary of tho Federation sayH ho only intervened bccauHO tho men wero beiu^ wrongly advised. Non-resump
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    British Revenue.
    134 7 BIGGEST NORMAL INCOME ON RECORD. A Surplus of Six Millions. KiUTlH'.t TlLKKRAM. IjtnUon Man-h :tl The revenue for i\je i'«-t year is £185,090,286, an increas* M the estimate of XH,492,'i86. 'I*' •■^■.■nditure is £178,545,100 conipated vth tin nstitnate of i'l si,. i,f 00. The Mirp.to in ilius six
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    ANTHRACITE COAL WORKERS.
    54 7 Kkl'TKß's I KLK'KVM. Lod on, March 80. A Cleveland, Ohk, ravage says the I'nitcd Mine Workers' Asst iation has ordered the anthracite coal work is to strike. A message from Cleveland, Ohio, says thu bituminous coal dispi in v amicably settled, all the ownjr-n. fin,, v, increases
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    RECORD HIGH JUMP.
    33 7 IiEITTBB'S hMU I ..iii.ii.n, March 80. At Stauford University, California, Oeorge Hurino did a running bi»li jump of 6 feet 6J in. i,t i w Uoh is a world's record.
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    WRECK OF A STEAMER.
    36 7 ReUTEB's TrLKOBAM. '.ondon, March 80. Tin British steamer 1 jxley, from Iquique to Rio itnciro, his been rrecked to tho northward o Capo Pillar a I 37 of tho crew are missing
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    SYNDICALISM.
    63 7 Sentences for Inciting to Mutiny Reduced. Rbutie's Tbliobah. London, March 81. The sentences on the Bucks for inciting to mutiny have been reduced to one month, and Bowman has been sentenced to six months without hard labour. Sir Kufus Isaacs in a recent speoch in the House of Commons
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    TOWER BLOWN DOWN.
    63 7 Severe Disappointment to German Engineers. Kruter's Telegram. I .Din Inn, April 1. Reuter wires from Berlin that the great iron towor wireless station at Nauen, near Potsdam, has boon blown down by a violent gale. The tower was 850 foot in height and was only recently erected.
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    54 7 SHIPPING COMBINE. American Government Takes Strong Action. Kkuter's Tklkobam. London, April 1. A New York telegram Bays the United Suites Oovernmeut has filed a suit for the dissolution of certain steamship companies trading from New York to the Far East via the Suez Canal. These companies are charging pooling freight
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    DIPLOMATIC CHANGES.
    38 7 Rbdbb's Tblbobam. London, *nril 1. A S.. Petersburg message says M. Brononski, councillor to the Embassy at Tokio, ha 9 been transferred to Berlin. M. Shekine, secretary to tho Legation at Peking, replaces him at Tokio.
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    FRENCH MINERS.
    24 7 Recter's Teleoram. London, March 80. A Paris message says the Chamber by 855 votes tos9 has passed the Miners Eight Hours Bill.
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    CHANTILLY OUTRAGE.
    27 7 Rbl'tbb's Telegram. London, March 30. The anarchist Soudy has been arrested at Berckplage in connection with the motor outrage at Chantilly after a desperate resistance.
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    FRANCE AND MOROCCO.
    29 7 Rbctbb's Tblbobam. London, April 1. The Paris Matin's correspondent at Fez says the treaty establishing a French protectorate in Morocco was signed yesterday by the Sultan.
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    ENGLISH CUP SEMI FINALS.
    41 7 utir's Tulboram. Lcftta, March 31. In the Bnglish Otf semi-finals, Blackburn v. West Bmniwirh Albion, played at Liverpool, the match en >• i in a <lraw, and Swindon v. Barnsley at Chelsea also en] jd in a draw.
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    INTERNATIONAL TENNIS.
    23 7 Rbutbb's Tblioham. London, March 30. In tho covered courts lawn tennis at Dulwich, London beat Paris by sixteen matches to eleven.
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    SEAMAN AND ESPIONAGE.
    28 7 Rbcibb's Tklkokax. London, March 30. The prosecution of a seaman of the Foxhound for espionage has been abandoned, but he is dismissed from the Navy.
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    ITALY AND TURKEY.
    72 7 Dkh OmWUM Lloyd Teleoram. Berlin, March 31. There is again a demand on the pat i of the Italian press for naval activity against Turkey. The Government, however, has decided to postpone any naval measures until the Powers have concluded their conversa tions with the Government of
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    GERMAN POLITICS.
    53 7 Dkr Ostasiatisohb Llydd Tki.ki.uam. lierlin, March 81. Horr Hertling, speaking in the Chamber on the subject of the calling of a Bumlesrat Council, naid the intention was that the Council should be called for the purpose of occasional discussions, and not to take any decisive action in ru^nrd
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    Alor Gajah Rubber.
    2599 7 MR. SIME ON SIME, DARBY GROUP. The Proposed Sale to Pegoh. The third ordinary general meeting of the Alor Oajah Rubber Estate, Ltd., was held at the company's registered office, Greshain House, Battery Road, at noon on Saturday, Mr. W. M. Sinie presiding. Others present included Messrs.
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    THE DUMA.
    18 7 I IK.II OsTASIATISCHB LI.OVII TeLBOKAM. Berlin, March 81. The Duma has been prorogated until April 21.
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    LONDON RUBBER PRICES.
    79 7 (From a Malacca Corrkspondknt). Malacca, April 1. Information has been received by Malacca Rubber Plantations, Limited, that the price of fine Para in London yesterday was 4 10 j per lb. sellers. The price of best plantation rubber is quoted at 5/34 sellers. Business was done at
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    THE UNREST AT HOME.
    401 7 Warning to Troops for Preserving Order. In connection with Renter's telegram on the calling out of troops to preserve order at the coalfields, the following from The Times, of February 27, will be of interest: The troops of the 3rd Brigade quartered at Borden Camp have
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    Rantau Panjang Coal.
    227 7 Mr. J. B. Scrivenor, the F.M.S. geologist, in the course of bis report for 1911, says During the year prospecting work by diamond drill, hand-boring tools and pita, has been carried on by Messrs. Osborne and Chappel, with Mr. Mango Park as resident manager, on behalf of
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    OXFORD V. CAMBRIDGE.
    272 7 EXTRAORDINARY ROWING IN A GALE. The Race Declared Off. KlCTEH 8 IKLCOftAM. London, March 81. The Oxford and Cambridge boat raco took place in a strong wind, and the water was very rough. The Cambridge boat was xwiunped off Harrods and the crew abandoned the race. Several
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    Chinese Cabinet.
    133 7 LEADING MEN REFUSING TO SERVE. Criticisms in the Chinese Press. Kecter's Telkokam. London, March 31. Renter wires from Peking that the Cabinet formed includes as Premier, and acting Minister of Communications Tang Sliao Yi Foreign Affairs, I.u Cheng Ilsian^ hitherto Minister at St. Petersburg Intorior, Chao Peng Chun
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    MEXICAN REVOLT.
    50 7 American Citizens Being Armed. Kictir's Telbqram. London. Marrh 80. Mexico continues much Ui soooHed battles between Wrfuimh—H Re*o lutionists are MfMnl mUk ing results. The Atnericnn AmDMaadot in Mexico is arranging to arm the Americana in Mexico city to enable them to protect themselves in case of emergency.
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    CROSS COUNTRY RACING.
    45 7 Rbdtbb's Teleoram. London, Mirch 30. In tho International crosscountry race Rouin. of Franco was first, Srott, of England second, and Hibbin, of England, third. England won the team championship with 41 points, Scotland being 88, Ireland 110, b't^z-o 123. and Wales, 146.
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    HUNGARIAN PREMIER.
    83 7 1UUT1R'8 TlLR»RAM. London, March 80. After prolonged negotiation tbo Emperof Franz Josef has porsaadod Herr KIiood Hedervary to retain the Hungarian Premietship. Din Ostasiatisiih Lloyd Tilboram. Berlin, March 88. In connection with the controvrrsy in Hungary regarding the Armament Bill, the Emperor has written a letter stiting ti.^t
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      Rifle Shooting.
      54 8 S.R.E. v. Shojtinff Club. Thero was a good attendance of the members of the S.R. b. (V.) Shotting Clubat lialestier Itaugc, ou Sunday morning, when the postponed handle. ip shoot for February took place. Tho following Wero the three best •cores: Sapper W. Flinn 00.4 Sapper U. Wallace
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      Swimming,
      82 8 Chinese Swimming Club. The monthly haudicap races of the Chinese Swimming Club for March were swum oil, yesterday, with tho following results: A. division, 22ii yards. 1 Tan Kirn Chuan (1 mm. ;;o sees.), 2 Wee Kirn Hock (12 bocs.), i Cliuong Keng Lialt m o sous.), and 4
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      Lawn Tennis.
      120 8 The 5.C.C. Tournament. The liuul ties iu llic lawn tennis tourua me lit iu connection wuli tin; Singapore Cricket Club will be played on Wednesday, tin' •■ill iustaul, cuiuiueuciug at 4 45 p.m. Tliu principal tie of tbc eveniug will be the liiuil ct the Championship 1'aus, when
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      Golf.
      104 8 Oarrison (iolf Club. A Foursome handicap competition will be held during tho faster Holidays. Match pl.iy M holes. Open to pairs from all units. Si. ill' and Departments and Professions. Professions to bo divided as follow Law, medicine, Civil Service, merchants, etc., Kutiaucc Fee 81 per pair, (two pii/cM
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      Cricket.
      343 8 5.C.C. Tournament. The S.C.C. played the Garrison at Blakau ilati mi Saturday, the match ending in favour of tlie Clarrisou by thu narrow margin ol •even ruiis. The scores were as follows: S.C.C.- Bailey b Wilkins 0. Oliver h Wilkins 0. liraiUlcll b Wilkins 2:1. Mu«li»ton b WilkiM T,
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      Polo.
      339 8 Singapore v. Selangor. Wo are indebted to a correspondent for tbe following On Saturday last a match was played at Kuala Lumpur, between BtlMMf l'olo Club mad a civilian team of tlie Singapore Pulo Club and resulted in a victory for Sclangor by 4 goals to 2. Thr teams
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    MAGIC OF THE MAGNET.
    793 8 Commercial and Therapeutic Developments. Tboso who have watched a toy magnet lift up pins iiiu! needles, and marvelled not a littlo at the unseen power that causes th bits of raetal to jump, might well be excused fur standing aghast at the sight of a modern
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    Malacca Rubber Auction.
    66 8 The following were the prices of rubber I realised by public auction on March 80 at the I Malacca Auction Mart, 77 Km r Side, Malacca. Sheet No. 1 $264.51 Sheet No. 2 257.80 Crepe 260.85 Scrap crepe 2 8.81 bark crepe 221.52 I A lar^e quantity
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    75 8 A ran occurred lately on a Leicester Ravines bank, iv which over 40,000 depositors, cliielly belonging to the working class, have their savings invested. It was believed to bo the result of a hoax. All the bank depuhils are iv the hands of the Government, wliom! certificate for over £800,000
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    STOCKS AND SHARES.
    876 8 Prices Quoted In the Market Tbl» Morning. i SinKSROre, April 1, 1912. Mobbis. Lyall %vd Evatt, Exchange anr Share Broken, issue the following list of quotation! tbU morning Norn Valne. buyers. Bellow 2/. Allagar 3/1J 8/0 8/- a Option* I. 18 1 Anglo-Jaw 67| 61) 1 AntiloJobore
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      387 8 7R|||MPH'aOTOBCYCLES We can supply from STOCK both Ordinary and Free Engine Models. The Motor Cycle with a reputation. Sole Agent*; RILEY, HARGREAVES COMPANY, LIMITED, Singapore. LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. "The apparel oft proclaims the man— the wines the table OUR WINES do us credit AND give you satisfaction. Garner, Quelch ft Co.,
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      334 8 Raffles M Hotel. SPECIAL DINNER On Saturday, April 6. GRAND HOTEL CONTINENTAL Saigon. The only first-class Hotel in Saigon. Every oomfort. Splendid verandah. Restaurant With management, Frenoh kitchen and attendance as in tbe finest European Restaurants. Manager O. Feraady, late from the Orand Hotel, PariH. Saigon. Theatrical season (from October
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      225 8 THE ORIENTAL SPECIFIC i-i the Specifig fnr the Specific rrm- I nut and of whatever ttai ding Pi ice 91.25. THE ORIENTAL PILE OINTMENT An < ffiesci 'ii» Ointment for both >xt>rnsl and internal Piles. Pricu l.'2'i ami 75 cts, THE CITY DISPENSARY, Selrg:e Road, Singapore. 1510 14 1-13 W
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      293 9 MINIMAX FIRE EXTINGUISHERS. For home, warehouse, godown, or factory. Has extinguished 17,000 Fires. Always ready for immediate use. Sole Agents: PATERSON, SIMONS CO., LTD. "UNDERWOOD" Typewriters. If you want thorough satisfaction buy an Underwood. Full exchange value allowed ia (he price for old machines of any make. Universally First and
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      201 9 UNION 88. CO OF NEW ZEALAND. LTD BINGAPORB TO NEW ZEALAND uutaoT. AUCKLAND, WELLINGTON, LYTTBLTON AND DUNBDIN, ALSO CALLIWO AT SAMARANG AND FIJI (IF mDUCBMBNT OFFBEB The Company's Steamer Aparimt 6,704 lord, J. K. Stringer, Commander, mainfaunt regular four-monthly servioe between Singapore and New Zealand. Excellent laloon accommodation amidships, fitted
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      656 9 BTEAHER BAHJK6B. TOYO KISEN KAISHA (Oriental S.S. Co.) and WESTERN PACIFIC RAILWAY CO. Tbe New R mte Via China, Japan, Honolulu, and San Franoisoo to all points ia the United States, Canada, Mexioo and Europe, Operating ths Haw 21,000 ton I'lpts Straw Turblm Llnan Shlnyo Maru" Tsars Maro aid "CM*
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      422 9 fillgllßll iSy -j >ftCTSS ♦PI OO I 'Hi' i?sh' Phone, "^^^^^^^k^ $150 ONLY AX ROBINSON PIANO CO., LTD. CABINET i Polished solid Mahogany, piano finish, Sheraton inlaid. Two hingrd doors in front. Best English manufacture. Size Base 19 in. by '24 in. Height IS in. MOTOR i Worm Gear with
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      201 9 ARTICLES FOB SALE. CALVES FOR SALE. Apply to the Manager, The Singapore Model Dairy, Limited, River Valley Road. 19 1 HOUSE FOR SALE. No. 79, Waterloo Street. Apply to Mrs. J. E Braat, No. 100, Seiegie Road. 8 80-4 DISPENSARY FOR SALE. A Medical Dispensary for rale as a going
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      433 10 INSURANCE. MEAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE CO.. LIMITED. Head Office Winchester House SINGAPORE. Board Of DINVtOMI O. A. Dbbriok, Big., Chairman. A. H. Fair, Esq., Managing Director. Pan* Fowub, m.b., cm., Chic f Mod. OffioerF. M. Bluot, Esq. A. D. Allan B«q. Vow Noah Pah, Bsq. O«« 8oo» Tn, Bsq. KiooSian
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      286 10 INSURANCE. FEDERAL LIFE ASSURANCE OOMPANY OF MNAOA. MiTABUsasD 188J, SAO. Iniurano* in Form, over MI.MMM.M New Buslnsss, 1910, orer..4t,MMMJ« Large Net Surplua above liabiUties for Reserve and all outstanding claims. Direct Government Supervision Cash Loanß,jSettlements, eto., made looally. Policies are WORLD WIDB." 4. H. EVANS, Manager, South Barters Asia. THB
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      525 10 BANKING. CHARTERED BARK IF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. INOOBPORATBD BT ROYAL CHABTBR Paid op Capital in 80,000 Shares of JOO each M J81,300,000 Reserve Fond. <1,626,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors... 41,200.000 BANKBRB. Bank of England. The London City Midland Bank, Ltd. National Bank of Scotland, Ltd. SINGAPORE BRANCH. Onrrent Aeeoonta
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      613 10 BANKING. THE IZE HAI TONB BANKIIM MID INSURANCE 00, LTD NO. 67 AND 68, KLING BTRBBT. ■•tehUsbed 190 T. Capital paid op 11,000,000.00 ReMrre liability of proprietors 1,000,000.00 COURT OF OIRBCTORB. 1. Tarn Tbok Jook 8. 8m Kia Jam S. Nam Kirn Simo T. Tso Hoo Lai >. Laow Okia
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      351 10 BALEB BY AUCTION. prelimTn ARY Notice. (By Order of the Administrators of the Estate of Scab Song Scab, Deceased. IMPORTANT AUCTION SALE Of the Valuable Property known as Bukit Kepong Estate, situate in the District of Muar in the Malay Peninsula. TO BB HELD AT POWELL ft CO.'S SALEROOM, On
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    THE MOTORING WORLD.
    916 11 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. The Paris correspondent of the Daily News, writing under date, February 28, says The three motorists who shot a policeman, Garnier, in front of the Oare St. Lazare last night, and fled at top speed, have so tar eluded [capture, although
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    The Word " Colonial."
    123 11 The Word Colonial." Earl Grey, speaking at the annual meeting of the lioyal Colonial Institute in the Whiteball Rooms, London, agreed that they should alter the name of the institute and increase the membership in our over-sea Dominions. During the seven years ho was in Canada (as Governor-General) he never
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      464 11 WOLSELEY Tho Cap or Reflnement ausad Rel lab 11 i ty IT IS THE RESULTS, in the hands of go private users, that account for the enormous demand for Wolseley oars, that is compelling A amnim M tlle expansion of the works by the erection m M M 4_ of
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      44 11 Best Treatment for Whooping Cough. Whooping cough is not dangerous when the cough is kept loose and expectoration easy by giving Chamberlain's Cough Remedy It has been used in many epidemics of this disease with perfect success. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.
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      222 11 DUNLOP X on bis 25 HP. Hudson V\ Ifl Ervaston Castle, Derby. fJ Im The Duolop Tyres have worn better, and jjl f\ been more satisfactory, than any others V\ that I have ever used, and 1 have tried ill V^?\^SHk HARRINGTON. /jtiK?/ TYRES OR. T. HASHIMOTO Dental Surgeon. NO.
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      97 11 MOTOR CARS Now in Stock. 18-20 H.P. Loraine Deitrich. 14 Metallurgique. 14 De Dion. 12 Waverley (2-seater) 9 De Dion (2-seater) FOR PARTICULARS, APPLY TO A. C. HARPER CO., Kuala LumpuPi OR i THE BORNEO COL, LTD., Singapore. 28 11-« -.70 BIEMENB BROTHERS SIEMENS BROTHERS Dynamo Works, Ltd. AND CO.,
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      432 12 INERTOL Paint Waterproof and Anticorroslve. For Cement and Iron Constructions. Bridges, Water Mains, Reservoirs, Mudguards, Iron Pipes, Etc. The destructive effects of water have no effect on <l INERTOL". SOLE AGENTS i SHARPE, ROSS GO., LTD., Singapore. WANTS. NATIVE RIDING BOY WANTED. Wantod. a Native liiditg boy for Elang. Apply
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      287 12 WANTSTRACER WANTED. Applications will be received at the District Office, Jasio, op to 80th April, 1912, for the post of TRACBR in the District Offioe, Ja*io, Malacca salary 1240 per annum, with triennial increments of 160 up to 1480. M. 8. SHBBWOOD, Acting District Officer, Jaain. District Office, Jasin, March
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      563 12 TO BE LET OR SOLD. OFFICES TO LET, With immediate entry, fire* and second floors, No. la, Kaffl 8 B Quay Apply Outline Co., Ltd. 14 i O HOUSEB TO iCT. "Brathay" No. 15, Gilstead Road. Id excellent oondition. Rent moderate Apply to J. W Haffeaden, 47, The Arcade. 6
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      547 12 NOTICES. HOWARTH ERSKINE. LIMITED. NOTICE. TUB EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING, of which notioe baa been sent to tbe shareholders, will be held at NOON, ON WEDNKbDAY, APRIL 8, 1912, at tbe Offices of Mesert. Derrick k Co., Greabam House, Battery Road, Singapore. BY ORDBR 298 84 RILEY. HARGREAVEB CO.. LD. REMINDER.
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      579 12 NOTICES. PROPERTY INVESTMENTS. Invoat ments in real estate in the Ea»t have frequently yielded large profits i they are usually selected by people of marked ability who look ahead and are of an enterprising spirit. We have several excellent properties in hand particulars of whioh may be had on application.
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      714 12 NOTICES. KMM KI AT i)O. SHIP-CHANDLERS. ■mruNMt and Municipal CoatnaW Telephone No. 421. 106*109. Market Sreet. MUNICIPAL NOTICE. SALT WATER MAINS. The Municipal Commissioners of Siogapore invite tenders for the laying and jointing ot 18-inob diameter cast iron mains from the Intake Works at Anderson Bridge to the Salt Water
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