The Straits Times, 8 April 1912

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    13 1 The Straits Times. NO. 23.842 SINGAPORE. MONDAY. A^RIL 8. 1912. PRICE 10 CENTS.
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      69 1 BEER. MOMI LARGE RUBBER W^^^S^^ STOCKS PuroTO .;<&? WM K UCI II DV unto I O ««rS BS? "tLU DT KATZ BROS., LD. J STEEL REINFORCEMENT. H YRIB FOR CONCRETE FLOORS, WALLS, PARTITIONS, ROOFS, CONDUITS, SEWERS, ETC. No CENTERING is Required. GREAT REDUCTION IN COST OF CONSTRUCTION. HOWARTH ERSKINE, LIMITED,
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      273 1 ROBIN^OITAITD CCD. All .the Latest Shapes in Gentlemen's Felt, Tweed and Straw Hats, Tropical Helmets a Specialite. f i "B^l I I x v "Ellwood's "Cork Helmet Our Shikar Helmet Light Weight. mS&Z "^^3^ j| Drill on Felt. Price $6 OO Each. Price $6. 50 Each. Ellwood's White Drill on
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      3 1 DRINK Martell's Brandy.
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    London's Docks.
    1169 2 SCHEMES FOR IMPROVING THE PORT. Forthcoming Ceremony. No date has yet been fixed (or the ceremony of catting the first turf for the new South Albert Dock, which the King baa graciously consented to perform, nor have any definite arrangements been made for the Royal progress down the
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      601 2 A Captain in Kitchener's Scouts Nervous Breakdown, Paralysis The master force which conquercl the most perilous afflictions and enabled him to endure amaziii',' hardships, sa\s Cap:ain Henderson,^ derived tntirely from Phosjeiine. lixposed by Ins adventurous life lo ar extraordinary series of misfortunes, bom being disabled in action, tc sunstroke, enteric
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      554 2 London Buying Agents C We offer you our services aa nnytaai {Cents for British or Continental good*. Established in IM4. but thoroughly up-to-date, our success is attained by making our customers' interests our first Fire expert buyers, with capable atafia, nuuir different departmenta, buying with greatest care mrnj class of
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      173 2 In Body, Brain and Nerve TAKE sff'VANA'Tonic Wine You will soon fed like new being, with healthy appetite, buoyant spirits, a cool head, steady nerves and fresh hope and interest in your business and social life. When Exhausted by Sickness •VANA' Hastens Recovery All Pharmacists tell 'VAN A' W See
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    Mr. Rothschild's Escape.
    627 3 ATTEMPT TO MURDER WEALTHY BANKER. Desperate Encounter. The Daily Chronicle of March 5, says A determined attempt was made in tbe City last evening to murder Mr. Leopold de Rothschild, the millionaire banker and younger brother of Lord Rothschild. His assailant was a young man named Tebbitt,
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    POOR JOAN OF ARC.
    724 3 Washerwomen Take Her Name In Vain. M. Carnot, who contributes sketches of outdoor life to the Temps, has been stupefied by the ignorance of the village boy. He went down recently to his usual happy hunting grounds in the country, and put up in tbe usual
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      428 3 I Ik hi /I B^H I l^H ■??< r^H i I 3m rrjTt IBS BHbIhbMH^IH i I HirVl A•* i^^Jl !in a SHHHHB I jjp Purity in Milk Mcarvs Health L EVERYONE has to be persuaded to try (w3m I nj EVERYONE l>kes the best when they can lTi^\ jl
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      109 3 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 succor For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers. CHEOHG BROTHERS. Dentists, No 25, South
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      256 3 YOU CAN DEPEND ON Maynard's Emulsion AS A i!o^£3£ This modem scienti. J0? Iff! A^ AA-ft* > promoter relaxation fio remedy is excel- JT j^^fej WffjUl *^o inflamed air lent, particularly to jW'^^^^C 'Tjjn^u P*"***. and acts as those who suffer from /-^tSSMA^^MXIij P roteotion •R«'nst lung troubles, as it
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      607 4 STEAHER SAILINGS. R O. BTEAM NAVIGATION CO. FOR CHINA, JAPAN, PENANG, CBTLON. AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADBN, EGYPT, MEDITERRANEAN PORTS, PLYMOUTH AND LONDON. Tbrougb Bills of Lading issued for Cuina Coast, Persian Gulf, Continental and American Ports. Stoamera will leave Singapore on or about:— MAIL LINES 1812 (Htward (for China.) Oriental Apl
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      714 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N. Y. K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO,, LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. A Fortnightly service is maintained between Yokohama via ports to Marseilles, London and Antwerp, nnder mail contract with the Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin sorrw Steamers maintaining this service have been specially designed and constructed, and are
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      670 4 STEAMER 80ILIHG8. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. EAST COAST SERVICE. For Pahang, Berserah, Tringganu Bisnt, Semerak, Baoho, Kelantan, Bangnara Telupin, Panarai, Patani, Singora, Lacon, Kobaamni, Bandon, Langsnan Chumpon Taku, Kohlak and Bangkok. Due Departure 3 p.m. s.au PRACHATIPOK April 1O .8. NATUNfI April 1O April IS YUGALft April 14
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      526 4 STEAMER SAILINGS, HAMBURG AMERIKA LINE. HAMBURG. AMD OEUTSCH DAHPfIHIFrFANRTNES. "MUM" BREMEH Combined Servioe. The steamors of these Companies maintain a regular service between Hamburg Brem> n Antwerp, and Rotterdam, and tbe Straits China and Japan. Homewards, they are despatched fortnightly for Havre and Hamburg and once a month for R'omerhavon
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      608 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. IM. D. L. H o,-ddeutscher Lloyd, Brame IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. The fast and well-known mail steamers of this Company sail fortnightly from Bremen, Hamburg, via Rotterdam, Antwerp, Southampton, Gibraltar, Genoa, Naples (oonneeting Marseilles, Naples, Alexandria, and vioe versa) Port Said, Sues, Aden, Colombo, Penang, Singapore, Hongkong, Shanghai,
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    DAILY TIME TABLE.
    124 5 FIXTURES. Monday, April 8. High Water. 1.19 a.m., 2.46 p.m. Ea«ter Mondty. Pob'ic and lUnk Holidays. Macbtth," Vir-tori* Theatre. Cricket, Colony v. F.M.S. Tuesday. April 9. High Water, 1/4 a.m., R. 67 p m. "S«root Nell of Old Drury," V. Theatre. Wednesday, April 10. Hish Water. 2.88
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    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    161 5 'CO-DAT. Malacca aod Muar Raka 8 pm Penang and Calcutta Fau Sang 8 pm Indragiri Ngi Tbye 8 pm Malacca, P. Swottenham and Telok Anson Perak 6 pm IS"Ponang. Ceylon, Auatralaßia, India, Aden, Egypt and via Naples (or Europe, etc. P. Alice 6 pm To-mobbow. Cucob Hock
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    Vessels at Tanjong Pagar and Keppel Harbour.
    102 5 Wharves at which Vessels are Berthed To-Day. TANJONG PAGAR Bast Wharf Basin I)<-Z iven Provincien. Bast W. Siction No. 1 l'aroba. Shmhs Whabf— H. of Sa-awnk. Main W. Siot. No. 2 Apcar, Guadiana. E-roll. 4— N.I. 5-N- 1 6 Neleu*, Maruda. NiwDoiK 7—
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    LOCAL PASSENGER LISTS.
    87 5 Arrivals. Per Rtr. Js para, April B— From Pakmbang. Mr D kkpr. Per otr. Lnnki, April 8. From Penßng via por'p. Dr J. V. Pestana, Mtstsrs. H. Api-I an 1 E PanU. Per str. Ipob, April 8.-From T. Anßon vi» ort'. Mes-r«. A. Wi son, WoUy, Mil'f-r.
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    Mails for Europe.
    66 5 .«KT SINOAPOM. I H»r. 4 M H ki *r. er.& o. *1 .r. II N D. L. Hir. 11 I. U.ir. 18 M M U ir. 21 P. i liw. M N.D.L. Uir. 29 B I. tpril 1 M. M. Kptti 4 P. 0. Pc* in London
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    SINGAPORE SHIPPING.
    571 5 Latest Arrivals. A-iayi'. I r-'t ftr. 41A3ton<i, Capt Cockmao, Apr.l P. From Bomhiiy, M*r 27. G.p. mill an I p. P. U. Cuy. LmtFor U'koDe, Mar 8 II M»i, Dut. str. 27.7 tiiuH, Capt Keit, Apiil 8. From Bitnvis, April 6. G.c. and p. Ships Agency, Ltd. For
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    Finance & Commerce.
    231 5 Finance Commerce. ■XOHANOE. PRODUCE. BiiraAPOßi, April 6, 1912 Sinoapoei, April 6 1912 O« Loaooa— Bank 4 m/« m. 2.4, 1 Gambier buytrn I in Demand M 8/4 j, do (Cube No. 1) upfekxd M ib.bo Private 8 m/t 3/4 U Co F» Sondried NlO 86 a do Mixed HBO 0.0.™-BaW
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  • SATURDAY'S STOCKS AND SHARES.
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      MINING.
      156 5 Issue 2 Paine Bayer*. Sellers 10 10 Belat Tin 10 10 Brnanx 10 10 Kanaboi 11 41 KinUTia (1 41 Lahat Mine* 10 10 Malacca Tin 6/- PalianK Coniel 81 41 Penakalen 81 41 Posing Kabrn 81 41 Paiing Luna 10 10 Kabmao Hyd 11 41 BabniMi in, 4
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      RUBBER.
      600 5 Issue 2 Value Buyeri. Sellers 2/- 1/- Selangot 2.4.6 2.6.6 41 41 Sendayan 1.16.8 2.1 .0 £1 41 Serbiii'tan 2 11 8 216 8 XI 41 Shellord 22 6 aB9 41 41 SialonK 214 3 2.16 6 2/. 2/- Singapore Para 2 10J 8 V 2/- 2/- Singapore United
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      GENERAL.
      121 5 [woe 32 Value Buyer! BeUer. 10 10 BMtera nom. Smeltom 10.00 10 T 600 41 41 Bleetric Tramway* 8 0 8/9 10 10 Fraiier Neave 49 00 60.00 100 Howartb Krskine (0 00 100 7% Prel 92.60 (.7.60 100 100 K*U Bro, Oel. 180.00 100 100 8% Cum. Prel.
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      DEBENTURES.
      45 5 Buyers Bel)ett Bnyors Bellen Howarth Hrokine 6% 1900,000 pai Spore Municipal 4}% Riley. Hargreaves 6% 1284,000 I* m. of 1907 •1,600,000 7% Singapore Electric Spore Municipal 4i% Tramways 6% £860,000 ot 1909 •1.000.000 7% 9%pm B'poreMunioipal 6 •1,878.000 bob. Spore Municipal 4% •602,900 par
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      60 5 Should cflu»in« k isi? Sc me people say That with pn pri. ty tin y may. In I.ouho or KtrtH-t, where'er, they meet II"».ht many 1 iui- -> a day. *Ti- bitu r if ot I e.ltli they're sure, 'O tinst microbes tin a tiny aio secure For c ild
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      411 5 AUCTION SALES. Powell and Co. April 11. At saleroom, Arrol Johnston nr tir car. at 11. April '2.— At tho Npw Singapore Ice W, rks, 21, Mi'buu ltoari, beer brewing ann bottling nlaor, at 1 1 April 18.— At sa'eroom, O'.ivcr Typewriter, etc., a' 11 April IX— At N->. 1.
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      518 5 THE LEADING WHISKY ON THE CHINA COAST Fox* Over 3O Years WATSON'S E Very Old Liqueur. SCOTCH WHISKY. HASLEWOOD CO., LTD., 7 .!E» Telephone 10 UXKH 88. CO OF NEW ZEALAND. LTD OypiiijA TIUCQ BINOAPORB TO NEW ZEALAND I ilfc V I If Ml 10 I lIHtO AUCKLAND, WELLINGTON, FOR
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      28 5 AT THE Harima Hall Cinematograph, NORTH BRIDOB ROAD. GRAND CHANGE OF PROGRAMME INCLUDING THE Latest Gaumont Graphic AND OTHER INTERESTING NEW PICTURES. Tilipbohi 1116. K HARIMA, Sole Proprietor.
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    The Straits Times. MONDAY, APRIL 8. HOLDING UP BRAVELY.
    1126 6 The Straits Times. MONDAY, APRIL 8. HOLDING UP BRAVELY. Uno of the best bits of news we have had from England lately is that which intimates that the exodus from London on the eve of the Easter holidays was enormous. We might take a different view by Baying that in
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    13 6 The output from the Rahman Hydraulic Tin Mines, during March was 830 piculs.
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    18 6 The Sungei Way (Selangor) Rubber < o. Ltd., Las uold forward 18 tons of IUI2 cot, at 5». ttd.
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    13 6 Latest advertisements of the day appear on page 7 and on page 11.
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    19 6 The Imperial German mail steamer Prinzess Alice will sail for Europe to-morrow at daylight, instead ol 10 p.m., to-day.
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    25 6 A Tamil railway overseer named Karthi gase of Bukit Tiinah has caused the arrest ol two Kebs on a charge of robbing him of $20.
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    24 6 The suicide is reported in China papers of Captain Evans, L.S. Naval pilot for th« middle Yangtsze. The tragedy occurred on the steamer Kiangwo.
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    35 6 On March 27, shortly before the Viceroy bade a farewell to Calcutta, lightning struck the flagstaff over Government House, tearing the flag to tatters. This was looked upon as a significant omen by the natives.
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    31 6 Particulars of monthly rubber outturn from the Beaufort Borneo Rubber Co.'s EstaUare December, 1911,1,7557b5, January, 1912. 1,8.01b5. February, 1,850 lbs. and March, 2,10:--lbs. Total for nine months ending March, 14,505 lbs.
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    35 6 The steamer Perak for Port Dickson, Port Swettenham and Tcluk Anson will be despatched from Singapore Roads today it 6 p.m. Launch conveying passengers to the steamer will leave Johnston's Pier at 5.80 p.m. prompt.
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    51 6 The Committee of experts, appointed to go through the tenders for the new Howrah Brid e, have recommended the design submitted by a German firm, says a Calcutta wire. The cost amounts to £5 5,000. If the contract is given elsewhere, tho German firm will receive a consolation] prize of
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    55 6 A Hague telegram states that the management of the mail steamers carrying on the service to the Dutch East Indies have notified the Government that, in consequence of the English coal strike and the sparing use of coal entailed thereby, they will be nnable to guarantee the delivery of the
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    65 6 In the rubber production list printed in our issue of the 2nd inst. the crop from the Seremban estate February is given as 19,878 lbs., and the total for two months is given as 80,8*7 lbs. This latter figure is actually the crop for January, the total for the first
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    59 6 Ramasamy, an Indian, appeared be'ore Mr. Acton, at the Police Court, on Saturday, charged with bringing a false allegation o f cheating against a Malay named Ibrahim. The Indian is alleged to have said that the Malay induced him to sign a promissory note for $100 and then declined to
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    78 6 An extraordinary meeting was held in the first week of March of the Preanger Rubber Company, in order to obtain the approval of shareholders to alter the articles of association and to enhance tho company's capital from f1i1, 200,000 to a. ',000,000, whereof fl.l. ooo,ooo have been issued. When the
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    75 6 The Federated Engineering Company, Ltd sued the Scrcruban Motor Company for (1,130.51 in the Supreme Court, Kuala Lumpur. Mr. H. N. Ferrers appeared for plain, tiffs. He put Mr. Keane, accountant to the Federated Engineering Co., in the box, and he proved the debt. The Seremban Motor Company did not
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    105 6 In the second police court on Saturday, before Mr. Acton, Yeap Yeow Chuan, a clerk in the employ of the Singapore Club, was charged with (1) that he on or about July 7. 1911, did wilfully and with intent to defraud omit to moke an entry of $(>."•. M in
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    105 6 Many of the Kuropeans in Sandakan met with rather a Rhouk when the Marudu left, says the IJ.N.H. Herald. As is always the custom, several people came down to the boat to see friends off and have "A last cold drink," and when on siguing a chit for what drinks
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    115 6 Photography affords such a wide field of interest in this part of the world that it is necessary for the amateur who takes it seriously to keep au fait with all the 'atest developments of the science. One can hardly imagine a more pleasant way of doing so than ■y
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    113 6 The British North Borneo Herald of Man!. 16, says As a rumour is prevalent that th< Slraiu Settlements Government have re moved the restrictions recently imposed od indentured labour, we are authorised to jublixli the following telegrams exchange*) between Sir West Ridgcway and H.E. tin itovernor of the Straits Settlements:
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL
    296 6 Mr. N. A. M. Griffin has been appointed to the Commission of the Peace for Penang. Mr. Wilbur T. Gracey, who has been tho United States Consul at Nanking for several years, has been appointed to Progress. Mexico. The death occurred on March '25 of Mr. K.
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    The High Commissioner F.M.S.
    71 6 His Excellency the High Commissioner F.M.S., Sir Arthur Young. K.C.M.G leaves Singapore on tho Seamew tomorrow morning en route to Klang here he will present the Sultan ot Selangor with the insignia of the K.C.M.G. conferred upon him by the King. He will be accompanied by
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    Matheson Lang.
    74 6 An impression appears to prevail in town that the Matbcsan Lang i ouipany are not presenting a performance at the Victoria Theatre this evening. This, however, is incorrect, for Macbeth is is being staged, Mr. Matheson LmM Miss lln tin Britten having arrived by the German mail and
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    Volunteers in Camp.
    127 6 On Thursday afternoon last, the S. V. 1. Chinese Co. left the S.V.C Drill Hall undet Capt. Olennie, in two motor lorries for theit Easter camp at Tanah Merah Ketchil, the residence of Mr. Sculi Liang Scab being again placed at their disposal. The Bearct Co. also
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    Economies In Coal.
    133 6 A wad of newspapers, five or six, damped and rolltrd tightly together, and bound at each end with a twist of wire, will burn like logs. Chalk, placed at tho back of the tiro, in quantities almost equal to the coal, detracts nothing from warmth or cheerfulness,
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    Japanese and London Fogs.
    135 6 How the London atmosphere affects the Japanese was referred to on March ID, in Mr. Justice Darling's court. When a part heard case was called on, Mr. Jellicoe, a counsel engaged in tho next case, asked whether it wonld bo possible to allow certain Japanese witnesses
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      212 6 Boutoo Rouge El and Obtainable at 35, Cm l i: £a£> fab Bros., Ltd., JchnU.tl...d *5? EgypUcn Cijorcttci whltsaw.,, f* La I J law CO. Ltd.. H*l -ollhi. choir»l.«lTl~f Tjrl L.lv^r,. rn-lrr Idml OJO--1 and Co. Ltd. L KlVihi n^m>i m v .1.1.1. bMm =LITTLE'S= Great Cash Clearance Now Proceeding.
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      247 6 LEAVES FROM THE BOOKS OF CHARLES DICKENS Produced by the Britannia Film Co. ot London. Depicting a comprehensive series of clever Impersonations of the various Dickens' characters, played in still existing Notable Places and Houses mentioned in the Author's works, and a magnificent coloured biblical play entitled ABSALOM introducing more
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    THE COAL STRIKE.
    192 7 CONFERENCE DECIDES TO ORDER RESUMPTION. Rioting in Fifeshire Rki'TKk'h Tblbouam. London, April 6. There are now 62,000 miners working. Meetings in Yorkshire, Northumberland, Fife, Kinross, and the Lothians resolved to instruct tho delegates at to-day's conference to vote for continuance of the strike, and it is expected
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    County House Fires.
    116 7 LIVES SAVED BY A SAGACIOUS DOG. Historic Castle Damaged. Ril'Tlb's Tblbokah. London, April 6. Lake House, an Elizabethan Mansion near Salisbury, and its valuable contents were destroyed by fire yesterday. Tbe tenant, the Government Whip, Mr. Illingwortb, and his family and servants escaped in their night clothes,
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    The Home Rule Bill.
    85 7 FORECASTS OF GOVERNMENT SCHEME. Perpetual Free Trade Assured. KII'TIBI IBLRGBAM. London, April 4. There have been several forecasts of the Home Rule Bill, the most detailed being tli..t in the Liberal Ulster Guardian. The chief points are that the bill proposes a Council of 48 of
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    TURKISH ELECTIONS.
    56 7 Allegations of Gross Corruption. Rbutbb's Tblbokam. London, April 7. The first stage of the Turkish elect ions is pro oeeding uuder conditions which are exciting the gravest dissatisfaction among Opposition parties, particularly thu Christians who accuse '.Li party of I'nion and Progress of the ui'iHt arbitrary methods iv
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    ROYAL PATRONAGE.
    46 7 Rbutub'b Tkliukam. London, April 0. Their Majesties have consented to attend a gala performance at the Palace Music Hall, London, on June 10, in fulfilment of a Coro nation promise which the Lafayette disaster at Edinburgh in July last prevented them from carrying out
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    DEATH OF FAMOUS SURGEON.
    32 7 RIUTH'S TkLKUKAM. London, April 6. The death of Sir Janius Jenkins, a famous n >val surgeon, in announced. Ho served in U-.'i Crimea. Uo wan 94 yean old.
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    RUSSIA AND CHINA.
    61 7 Decision to Participate in the Loan. Rrdtbb's Tblbora*. London, April 5. At St. Petersburg it is announced that Russia has decided to join the group, styled the Four Powers Banking Syndicate, for the issue of a loan to China, but makes a proviso that tho issuo shall
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    SCOTTISH CUP FINAL.
    24 7 Rbctbr's Tkleoram. London, April 7. In the Scottish Cup final Celtic beat Clyde by 2 goals to 0 at Ibrox Park.
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    SELANGOR SKYE MEETING.
    246 7 (From Ocb Own Corrbspondbnt.) Kuala Lumpur, April 7. A two days' Easter Skye meeting of the Sclangor Turf Club opened on Saturday at Kuala Lumpur. There was a good attendance including Mr. Brockman. Lily Elsie paid a dividend of 199 on the totalisator, but the other rates
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    A SINGAPORE WEDDING.
    378 7 Miss Florence M. McCall— Mr. J. B. Anderson. A wedding of considerable interest to many in Singapore, and the Scottish community in particular, took place at the Presbyterian Church, Singapore, on Saturday. The contracting parties were Miss Florence Matilda McCall. only daughter of the late Mr. Benjamin
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    Malacca Rubber Auction.
    35 7 The following prices were realised at the Malacca Auction 77 River Side, Malacca, on Saturday Sheet No. 1 •265.90 Sheet No. 2 966.17 Scrap crepe 885.76 Bark crepe 227.00 Scrap untreated 198.00
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    34 7 The Tata Iron and Steel Works at Kalimati, have at last succeeded in turning out molten steel at the rate of 6,000 tons a day, and railway rails which have passed the Government test.
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    The Rubber Industry.
    1037 7 GOOD OUTLOOK FOR PLANTATION COMPANIES. Company Reports. The following notes are from the L. and C. Express of March 11:—The5 The market for Plantation has firmed up, and a good business has been transacted. Contract grades spot quoted 6s. 7Jd. value (last year 6s. 5)d.), April-June delivery
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    Easter Cricket.
    705 7 STtAITS SETTLEMENTS AGAINST F. M. S. Sensational Batting. The afternoon play on Saturday in the match between the Straits Settlements and the F.M.S. was not what might be called exciting, and there were few point* of real interest Tho seventh wicket fell for 93, and Scharenguivel, who was
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    To-day's Play.
    988 7 When play was resumed today Scharengnivel and Oliver continued for the Colony. The wicket was fast and all in favour of the bowlers as is evidenced by the fact that the first three overs produced only 10 runs. M. K. Foster opened at the statue end and looked
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    MARCH RUBBER RETURNS.
    31 7 Straits Rubber.— Bs,l7s lbs. Rubana.— 27,000 lbs. Tali Ayer.-14,791 lbs. Bagan' Serai.- 8,00 > lbs. Batak Rabit— 3,l99 lbs. Tebong.— s,o6B lbs Cherapedak.- 2,150 lbs. Jasin (Malacca).— l,loo lbs.
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    Collier on Fire Off Comorin.
    137 7 Information was received in Colombo on March 29 that a fire had broken out on the Rteamer Zinnia, on her voyage from Calcutta to Bombay, when off Cape Comorin. Arrangements are accordingly being made to send assistance, and the steam launch Lady Inchcape, belonging to
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    40 7 The total rainfall in Klang for March showed 6-29 inches, the greatest fall being 1-18 inches on the 3rd, while that at Kuala ?elang >r for the same period was 1-69 inches, tha greatest fall being -72 on March 17.
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    CHAMPIONSHIP GOLF.
    460 7 TWO PLAYERS TIE FOR FIRST PLACE. Results of Other Competitions. (From Odr Sp«cial Corrksfondbnt.) The Straits Golf Championship meeting' which is being held on the Ipoh course for the first time, openid on Friday and was due to conclude yesterday. The results of the first two days' play,
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    258 7 Man Who Posted Them Sent to Fortress. The libel action against a Polish journalist, who is said to have stated that a curtain Catholic provost named Grygjmvicz, who had been condemned to imprisonment in the fortress of Glatz, was subjected to vexatious treatment there because he was
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      54 7 Queen Wilhelmina is taking great interest in the Dutch village which ill form part of the Ideal Hour.) Exhibition at Olympia, London, this month, and has allowed thu farm to bo named after I'rincoss Juliana. The Queen Mother is sending over 50,000 orange (lowers, in tho form of buttonholes, for
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    1523 8 WARM DISCUSSION AT COLONIAL INSTITUTE. Mr. Lampard's Criticisms. Mr. Arthur Lamp&nl, who is Baid to control about 41, 000 acrcu under rubber in the I. d( i.ii.cl Malay States, and liax lurgo interests in other parts of the Mi. Mlv Krtst, was responsible for an uucx|K'ctc<l
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    367 8 The Club of Western India in Trouble. Hcmarkable disclosures regarding the Cluq of WYsiiTii India at I'oona have been brought to light, says a Bombay despalch of March 26. According to the terms of the new Abkari Licence Regulation the manufacture of milk punch by any firms is
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    English Tobacco.
    130 8 The cultivation of tobacco plants in this country for ornatnetal purposes has been successfully undertaken by gardeners for some years, but it is only recently that attempts on any appreciable scale, have been made to cultivate tobacco as a commercial crop. Visitor-i to the recently Koyal Horticultural Society's
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    138 8 The directors of the Kalutara Rubbor Company of Ceylon, Limited, have declared a final dividend of 85 per cent., making 85 per cent, for the year. The crop of rubbor harvested during 1911 was TJ.Oit lbs., against an estimate of 70,000 lbs. and against a crop
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    50 8 A terrible accident occurred at Karachi on March 27 on the steamer Lord Ormonde. A barrel uf paraffin oil fell into the hold among some coolies working with lighted caudles. In the explosion which followed, twelve coolies died of suffocation from the fumes and a European sailor was badly burned.
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    36 8 A telegram from the Hague dated March 27 to the Java liode state* that the city will present tho Palace of I'eauo with a monumental marble staircase, tho cost of which is istiiuated at I. 7i,0U0.
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    STOCKS AND SHARES.
    869 8 Prices Quoted la tbe Market This Morning. Singapore, April 6, 1912. Measis. Lyall and Evatt, Exchange and Share Broken, issue the following list of quotations this morning I— Norn Value. buyew. Beliefs. 2/. Allagai 8/- 8.8 8/- Options 1/- 18 4 1 Anglo- Java 6 6 6
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      8 8 Fur Chronic Chest Complaints, Waoda' Great Peppermint Cure.
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      411 8 "atlas" RUSKILLA The Premier Preservative for Iron mad Steel. "RUSKILLA" IS DURABLE: The concentration and power in "Ruskilla" irakes it last, saving the expense of repeated applications; it is economical, a gallon of RUSKILLA" will cover from 600 to 800 square feet. IS IMPERVIOUS TO RAIN. SUN. SEA AND WIND.
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      236 8 Raffles M Hotel. SPECIAL DINNER On Saturday, April 13. GRAND HOTEL CONTINENTAL Salmon. Tbe only first-class Hotel in Saigon. Every comfort. Splendid verandah. Restaurant With management, French kitchen and attendance as in tho finest Bnropean Restaurants. Manager O. Feraady, late from the Grand Hotel, Paris. Saigon. Tbeatrioal season (from October
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      68 8 k. GO TO iOy. W. J. GARCIA. Orchard R.I, "^y»y for FR M Vl/^s $700. ROMEO AND JULIET TOGETHER WITH ■'Captcrino Tuffins in Babul Isla»d, off la-MAMa" llmi i i him. I "Senator Darr's Adventukb." rbanbonsct). "'lux Maomiiic t luiu." (Nigza). AND An uproariously funny picture by MAX UNDER entitled
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      86 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 in the price for old machines of any make. Universally First and
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      1172 9 STEAMER SAILINGS. TOYO KISEN KAISHA (Oriental S.S. Co.) and WESTERN PACIFIC RAILWAY CO. Tbe New Route Via China, Japan, Honolulu, and San Frandsoo to all points in the United States, Canada, Mexico and Europe. Opsrttlni MM R«W 21,000 ton Trlpla Screw Turblni Linen "Shinyo Mara" Tenjo Miru and Chijt Maru,"
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      434 9 ONLY AT ROBINSON PIANO CO., LTD. CABINET i Polished solid Mahogany, piano finish, Sheraton inlaid. Two hinged doors in front. Beet English manufacture. Size Bise 19 in. by '24 in. Height 15 in. MOTOR i Worm Gear with double upriogß. Will pay from throe to four 10J in. Records at
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      467 10 INSURANCE. fiREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE CO.. LIMITED. Head Office: Winchester House. SINOAPORB Board Off DIMOtOMi 0. A. Dbhrioe, Bsq., Chairman A. H. F*ir, Esq., Managing Direotor. Pbtbb Kowiib, m.b., cm., Cbii f Med. OffioerF. M. Elliot, Bug. A. D. Allan Esq. Vow Noan Pan, Esq. O«a Soo» Tbb, Bsq. KmooSian
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      289 10 INBURAHCE. FEDERAL LIFE MSUMNOE MMPMT lUUIM. Bbtasmsmso 1889. SO.O. lmu««nos in Fores, over M1,88*,000.M Now BuilntM, 1910, over.. M,S4t,MO.M Largo Net Supplua above liabiUties for Ri iserve and all outstanding olaims. Direct Government Supervision Cash Loans,' i Bettlements, etc., made locally. Polioies are WORLD WIDB." J. H. EVANS, Manager, South
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      525 10 BANKING. CHARTERED BARK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATED BT ROYAL CHARTER Paid op Capital in 90.000 Shares of 430 each £1,200.000 Reserve Fund... 41,826,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors... 41,200.000 BANKBRB. Bank of England. Tbe London City Midland Bank, Ltd. National Bank of Sootland, Ltd. BINOAPORB BRANCa Current Aooonntß are
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      572 10 BANKING. THE IZE HAI TONS BANKING AND INSURANCE 00, LTD NO. IT AND 68, KLING STRBBT Established 190 T. Capital paid np 11,000,000.00 Reserve liability of proprietors 1,000.000.00 COURT OF DIRECTORS 1, Tah Tbob Joom 8. Sim Kia Jam 2. Nam Kirn Sbmo T. Tao Hoo Lai 8. Lsow Omia.
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      531 10 SALES BY AUCTION. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. (By Order of tbe Administrators of the Estate of Scab Song Scab, Deceased). IMPORTANT AUCTION BALE: Of the Valuable Property known as Bukit Kepong Estate, situate in the District of Muar in the Malay Peninsula. TO BE HELD AT POWELL CO.'S SALEROOM, On Tuesday, April
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    THE MOTORING WORLD.
    1030 11 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Mr. Fred. O. Bristow, secretary of the Commercial Motor Users' Association, writes as follows to the Daily Telegraph I am instructed by the General Committee of the Commercial Motor Users' Association to ask the courtesy of space in your columns for
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      513 11 WOLSELEY Tim* Caav or Refinement and Reliability. IT IS THB RESULTS, in the hands of j~. private users, that account for the enormous m demand for Wolseley oars, that is compelling 9018 M naittmt ttlo cx P» DH on the works by the erection Anmnfm I of new shops by
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      40 11 How the Trouble sUrts. Constipation is the cause of many ailments and disorders that make life miserable. Take Chamberlain's Stomach and .-Liver Tablets, keep your bowels regular and you will avoid these diseases. For sale by ail Dispensaries and Dealers.
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      212 11 DUNLOP fi on his 25 H.P. Hudson V\ HI Car, says:— VJ Hi Elvaston Castle, Derby. fj VA Tbe Dunlop Tyres bave worn better, and ill fA Tieen more satisfactory, than any others ill y\ that I bave ever used, aod I bave tried ill Y^?\^HMV HARRINGTON. /jtiK?/ tvrfs J.
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      118 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 Lumpur, OR THE BORNEO CO., LTD., Singapore. 28 11s -7-5 BRAND CONTINENTAL HOTEL. 331, North Bridge Road. The Management of
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      476 12 H /JMIX\ R I DUP LICATOR. p' I V 8 J O ■^gTWftAPOB.Ti! s /rT^s. New, Quick, and If Easy Method of Producing^ 2 to 100 Copies from an I Original in One or Various I I Colo u rs in a Few Minutes. I f% It will Duplicate Hand-
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      339 12 WANTS. CLERK WANTED. Wanted immediately, a olerk for a Rubber Estate near Seremban must be able to type, write a good hand, and must have some knowledge of book-keeping. Apply F.W. Barker a Co. 64 v BOARD AND LODGING. BOARD AND LODGING. Apply 21, Sophia Road. 64 65 SILVER BANK.
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      430 12 TO BE LET OB SOLD. OFFIGEB TO LET. With immediate entry, first and second floors, No. la, Raffles Quay Apply Outhrie Co., Ltd. 1-4 n HOUSES TO LET. To let, 41, 42 and 44, Anson Roati. 20 and 56, Robinson Road. Apply Nathan Son, Change Alley. 1-11 n HOUBE TO
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      437 12 NOTICES. SINGAPORE VOLUNTEER CORPS. A Subscription Dance will be held in the B.V.A. Drill Hall, on Friday, April 19. Applications for tickets must be made through Volunteers to tbe Honorary Secretary of the Volunteer Club, c/o S.V.C. Drill Hall. Early applications are essential. «-4 19.4 TRONOH MINEB. LIMITED. DIVIDEND NO.
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      523 12 NOTICES. KIAIH KIAT GO. SHIP-CHANDLERS, ■WflWlt IST Hußlclpal CoßtractSft. Telephone No. 421. 1084 109, Market Street. NOTICE. Notioe is hereby given tbat tbe interest and responsibility of tbe ondersigned, David Kerr, in tbe business of Exchange and Share Brokers carried on under tbe style or firm of Fraser Co., ceased
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      641 12 NOTICES. NOTICE. THE ROYAL JOHORE TIN MINING CO.. LD. Notice is hereby given, that a dividend of 6^—25 cents per share, has been declared for the year ending 18th February, 1912, and holders of Share Warrants can obtain payment at tbe Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, on presentation of Coupon
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