The Straits Times, 24 April 1912

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    13 1 The Straits Times. NO. 23.856 SINGAPORE. WEDNESDAY. APRIL 24. 1912. PRICE 10 CENTS.
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      118 1 GREAT DISPLAY OF MILLINERY ON Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, April 24, April 25. April 26. Ladies' Trimmed, Semi-Trimmed and Kcady-to-wi ar Hats, Girls' and Maids 1 Semi-Trimmed Straw Hats and Special Shipment of the Latest Paris Models. ALL TO BE SOLD AT 20 PER CENT. OFF THE MARKED PRICES. KATZ BROS.,
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      113 1 ROBINSON CO. Just Unpacked NEWEST STYLES IN LADIES' Ready-to-Wear Hats ALSO A LARGE ASSORTMENT Unfed Straws. ROBINSON^ Ca ,'i, i i j f> A T\/fT7* A. E. BRAHAM VJC Jr\.iyL EA a OPHTHALMIC OPTICIAN 6, D'Almeida. Street. Snipe. Wh Grouse. D0 H N T WABTE TIME AND MONEY Have your
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      10 1 DUMMY CO. CHAMPAGNE ADAMBON. GILFILLAN AND CO., LTD., SOLI AOINTS.
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    AFRICAN EARTHQUAKE.
    785 2 RECORD SHOCK UNRECORDED BY SEISMOLOGISTS. Serious Damage to Kimberley. The worst earthquake shock which has been felt in South Africa for thirty years shook the country on Shrove Tuesday from the Kalahari to Capetown, and left a trail of damage which will take months to repair. Kimberley was
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    Judge Bitten by a Dog.
    170 2 Judge Cluer, hearing, in the Shoreditch County Court, a claim for damages for the bite of a dog, was informed that the plaintiff was bitten through the trousers. "I was bitten by a dog in the same way, and it cost me Is. to have
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    74 2 On account of the New York Conference charging April rates of freight for cargo shipped from Hankow in March for transhipment to Bteamcrs leaving Shanghai in April, a telegram was despatched to the Conference Chairman in Shanghai protesting. The protest was referred to the New York Conference in Hongkong, who
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      204 2 Tlhe Danger of Losing Weight Persistent loss of flesh is a grave symptom. It proves that the body is using up its reserve of vitality, stored /\\\-Ai^s^\ against the attacks of disease, rM^^^^^BwM instead of thriving upon the V^Wl food eaten daily. Such a state QX of aftaiis demands immediate
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      10 2 For Children's Hacking Cough at Night, Woods' Great Peppermint Core.
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      345 2 I After illness and during fever* A I build up strength with 1 Gasolene Light and Cycle Co., 4 A 5-1, BEACH ROAD (Next to Raffles Hotel). MOTOR REPAIRERB. MOTOR CARS ON HIRE BY OAY NIGHT. Oreaae, Cylinder Oil and Motor Accessories of every description in stock. Sole Agents of
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      218 2 I MAKES LIGHT I the work of washing, does Sunlight. Brightness and sweetness reign in the home when Sunlight Soap helps you. .<*.*>»-« Sunlight Soap TRY THE SUNLIGHT WAY. EUROPE: HOTEL Jalan Raia, Kiang. Under European management. Rates by the Day or Month. TERMS MODERATE. 17 4 t 18 5
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      50 2 A W. Tully Is now doing business on the forthcoming Singapore Races DOUBLES TREBLES AND STRAIGHT-OUT ON ALL EVENTB. Price list can be teen at the office NO. 11, THE ARCADE Tel. Tally, Singapore. Telephone 6t»--20 4 10 I wwm Greatest of all Tonics A Proven Remedy lor «ll.\erv«j% j
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    Panama Exposition.
    866 3 GREAT £10,000,000 SHOW AT SAN FRANCISCO. Commemorative Scheme. San Francisco knows how," was President Taft's remark when it was decided to bold in that city in 191 "> an international ex- 1 1 position to commemorate tbc completion of the Panama Canal and the rebuilding of San Francisco
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    A SUNKEN FOREST.
    318 3 Prehistoric Trees Found in Pembrokeshire. A prehistoric forest has been brought to light by the recent stormy weather and l heavy seat) at Freshwater West, on the south Pembrokeshire coast. The action of the waves has resulted in the washing away of 1 great quantities of sand,
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    THE ANAEMIA OF MALARIA.
    452 3 How Modern Science Cures It. Among the most profound and persistent results of infection by the malaria germ, aiwtnia tak(>s a high place. The reason is obvious, for, to quote the old bible words, "the blood is the life," and every part of the body nan
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      466 3 Telephone No. 8. E.tabli-hed 1878. 8 dispensary, ltd. CHEMISTS. PHARMACISTS. OPTICIANS iRFM^* (WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. [pOREj > 48-B, Raffle* Place, Singapore. Depot for .11 kinds of P-tent Meaicines, ToUet Requisite*, Perfumery, Medic-ted Wine*, Surgical Instruments. Chemical and Scientific Apparatus, Medical, Snrßioal and Sanitary Applianote, Mtdicine Chests. Suppliers to Hospitals and
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      264 3 Warm Days their pleasures some discomforts. Then it is really refreshing to remove every trace of dust and perspiration by using CALVE RT'S Carbolic Toilet Soap and any day it is a good soap to choose for ordinary toilet use. Pure and cleansing, pleasantly pei fumed and antiseptic for 10
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      471 3 to^PV-V^ri MILK I B »»f il il iB fcE2o§J Those who use NESTLES FOOD for Infants and Convalescents place their trust in a standard article favorably regarded by the Medical Profession for upwards of 38 years. Being partly composed of milk, the addition of water only is required to prepare
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      592 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. p. aTa STEAM NAVIGATION CO. FOR CHINA, JAPAN, PBNANG, CBYLON, AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADBN, BGYPT, MEDITERRANEAN PORTS, PLYMOUTH AND LONDON. Through Bills of Lading issued for Coma Coast, Persian Gulf, Continental and Amerioan Ports. Steamers will leave Singapore on or about:— MAIL LINES 1913 Outward [for China:, Dnvanha May
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      678 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. n.ytk: JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. .UROPEAN LINE. A Fortnightly service is maintained botwoen Yokohama via ports to Marseilles. London and Antwerp, under mail contract with the Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin-screw Steamers maintaining this service have been specially designed and constructed, and are fitted with all
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      731 4 STEAMER BAIUHBB. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. ID. EAST COAST SERVICE. For Pahang, Berserah, Tringganu Bisut, Semerak, Bacho, Kelantan, Bangnara Telupin, Panarai, Patani, Singora, Lacon, Kobsamui, Bandon, Langtuan Chumpon Taku, Koblak and Bangkok. Dim Departure 3 p.m. b. MAHIDOL April 24 a.a. REDANG April 24 April 27 a.a. PRACHATIPOK April
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      512 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. HAMBURG AMERIKA LINE. HAMBURG. AND OEUTSCH DAMPFSCHIFF MHRTMES. "■MSA" IRENE Combined Scrvloe, The etcamers of these Companies maintain a regular service between Hamburg Bremen Antwerp, and Rotterdam, and the Straits, China and Japan. Homewards, they are despatched fortnightly for Havre and Hamburg and once a month for Bremerhavon
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      600 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N. D. L. lorddautseher Lloyd, Brornon. IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. The fast and well-known mail steamers of this Company sail fortnightly from Bremen, Hamburg, via Rotterdam, Antworp, Southampton, Gibraltar, Genoa, Naples (connecting Marseilles, Naples, Alexandria, and vice versa) Port Said, Sues, Aden, Colombo, Penang, Singapore, Hongkong, Shanghai, Tsingtau,
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    DAILY TIME TABLE.
    109 5 FIXTURES Wednesday, April 24. High Water, 1.49 a.m., 4.47 p.m. Thursday, April 35. High Water, 2 5 1 a.m.. 0.44 p.m. B. I. homeward mail closes. Priday, April 26. Hiffh Water, 4.41 a.m., 7.54 p.m. N. D. L. outward mail due. Baored C»n'ata, Presby Cbnrch, 9 p.m.
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    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    231 5 To-DAt. Port Sw. t< tih .m and Puaang Lank* 8 pm Malacca, ft Swettentaam and Telok Annon Ipab 8 pm Mnntok mil I'aU ■mbiin^ Japara 8 pm Malacca and P. Dickson Hone Lian Bpm K.iiii'kok Breid '> pm r, iiiimi: Hong Mob ;> pm Bata Pabat Aing
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    Mail Steamer Movements.
    237 5 Tin 1 Imp. Gorman mail steamer Bnelow left Colombo at 10 a.m on Sunday, the 21st iriK". end may be expected to arrive here at 4 p m. on Friday, the, 26th inst. The B I. ront'sct pa -ket steamer Tarobi with mails from Lmdon up to
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    SINGAPORE SHIPPING.
    301 5 Latest Arrivals. Amhernt, Brit. str. 135 tons, Capt Scott, April M. From Bjgan, April 23. Go. and KB dp. Thong Ek. For Bagan, April 21 Roads. Brouwer, Dot. str. 824 tons, Capt Sobels, April 22. From Anamba Is April 22. G.c. and 8 d.p. Ships Agunoy, Ltd. For
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    Vessels at Tanjong Pagar and Keppel Harbour.
    100 5 Wharves at which Vessels are Berthed To-Day. TANJONO PAOAR Bast Wharf Basin— Nil. East W. Suction No. I— Thongwa, Wardha, Sums Wbabf- Bramlty. [Goalpara. Maim W. Biot. No. 3— Bundon. 8— Eliora. 4— Hop Sang. 6— Nil. 6— Alcinoos, Calypso. Saw Dock 7
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    LOCAL PASSENGER LISTS.
    47 5 Arrivals. Per ftr. Einta, April 24.- Fi^m T. Anron via ports. Captain Sp< ncer, Mestra. J. O. Cheney, Batbg&toand Edward. Per i-tr. De Carpentirr, April 23. From T. Priob. Mr. Mrs and Miss Abbott, Mr. and Miis Dixon, Messrs. Keyner, Hoathooper, Grin and Kunst.
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    47 5 Time halls on Fort Canning and Mount Faber drop daily at 1 p.m., Singapore standard time, corresponding to 6 a.m. Greenwich mean time. The time-gun is fired at 12 o'clock noon, indicating Singapore standard time, on every day excepting Sunday, when it is fired at one o'clock.
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      EXCHANGE.
      108 5 8iNa*romB, Ai-kil 21 !9H Oh Lohdom— Bank 4 m/a Z'4fi Demand 2/4* Private 6 m/s 2/4fc 6 m/8 2/4 i On Oikhiitt— Bank d/d 288* Private I m/8 2421 Ob Fnaci— Bank d/d 264 Private li/i 2S9 Ob I»du— Bank T. T. 174 J Private erd/s K6 On Ho«»«o»8—
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      PRODUCE
      138 5 BiNOAroBi, Ai'ni. :>A 1913 Gambicr layers I lO'W) do (Cube No. 1) unpicked 16 JB Opra Soodried 11 10 k Mixed K.TB l'< t 1 1 Black boycra 31.00 do White 6% buyers 81 00 Sago I.: i > Sarawak 4 TJ do Brunei No. 1 nom Prarl Safio
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      MINING.
      153 5 Issue S Value Bdjoib 10 10 Belftt Tin 10 10 Brnang 10 10 Kanaboi 41 41 KinU Tin 41 41 Lahat Minee 10 10 Molaooft Tin 6/ 5/- Pabon« Conaol 41 41 Penuk&leo 41 41 Posing Bkhru 41 41 Pusjub Laiui 10 10 lULmui Hyd 41 41 RiUnnM Tib
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      RUBBER.
      598 5 issue !H ?alne Buyer* Belief. I/- I/- AIla«»: 8/- 8 4| I/. 3/ AngloMi.aj 16, 1 J 17,3 I/. S/- Batant Malaka 2,7 2 10 Cl 41 BatuCavef 18 0.0 1815.0 SI 41 BatuTiga 818 9 4.0.0 II 41 Bckit Kajang 2 180 8.0.0 El 41 Bukit Lintang 4
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      GENERAL.
      134 5 Issue Value Bayers 8eiiew 10 10 BMten »om Smelttag 10.00 10 T BOO XI 41 Eleetrio Tramwaj* 8 0 8/9 10 10 Fraaer Neave 40 60 80.00 100 Howartb Erskine C0.00 100 7% Prei 92.60 87.60 LOO 100 K»ti Bro, Dot. 180.00 100 100 8% Cum. Pret. nom 10
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      DEBENTURES.
      47 5 Bay era Selleil Howarth Brskino 6% 1000,000 fl Riley. Har K ro»veß 6% $384,000 H Singapore Blectrio Tramways 6% £860,000 S'poroMunioipal 5 11,878,000 M «ot Bajen SrUen Spore Manioip»l 4|% of 1807 11,800,000 1% Spore Municipal 4J% o«190« 11,000,000 7% 9%pm Spore Maoicipa! i% 1A02.000 par
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      8 5 For Chronic Chest Complaints, VTaouV Ureat Peppermint car*,
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      381 5 AUCTION SALES. Powell and Co. April 21— At The Ordnance Depot, Palan Brani. War Department Store 9 at 2. April 2f.— At Shlercom, gramophone recur K at 11. April 27 -At No. 75, Bras Batiah Road, excellent household farniture, etc., at 2. April 27. At Kinrara Orchard Road, furDitur.', etc..
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      301 5 <»— Bouton Rouge ltA os JOHN liniE FcJucca WHITEAWAY. I AHOCO, LTD.. S eJU4 ca £4 LAIDLAW ROBINSON A A H 7 C 7 AND Cf). tthttrt Turtith Tobtoco win Uu candlti.*. I j MESSRS. H.L COG HLAN CO.'S FORTHCOMING AUCTION SALES Of Furniture and Effects Sitorday, April 27.— At
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      146 5 Harima Hall Cinematograph, NORTH BRIDGE ROAD. TO-NIGHT! TONIGHT!! The Gaumont Graphic, No. 13. Contents: Fashion of the Theatre in the Lobby c f toe Atbeute Paris, Arrival of the Round trance" Motor Race Paris, Cyole Raoe Paria Tour Versailles, Trial before a Military CoojnrH.ion in demartling and puttiog together aj.ain
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    The Straits Times. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24. SCIENTIST ON SUFFRAGETTE.
    1108 6 The Straits Times. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24. SCIENTIST ON SUFFRAGETTE. For the moment West End windows appear to be comparatively safe, and Cabinet Ministers are unlikely to find anything more attractive than a stray dog tied to their front railings. Tho reason for tho poace which prevails is that the physical
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    21 6 A Southampton constable, mistaking a cry of Liar I which came from a local house for Fire summoned tho tiro brigade.
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    21 6 Tho Sourabaya Courant learns from Macas sar that nine patients have died there of meningitis and four cases are under treatment.
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    39 6 A telegram from Sourabaya, dated 15th instant, states that Mr. Oentis, head of the firm of Kooy and Co., intends coming over to the Sti'iiitH to prepare a report as to the condition of cultivation on the various estates.
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    25 6 Mr. E. C. Rockett, of tho staff of Sir John Jackson, Ltd., reports to the police that his macintosh lias been stolon from his house.
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    23 6 The German maritime court has found that the Ocoana collision was the fault of the Occana, which contravened the rules of tho road.
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    23 6 According to the report of the Patent Olliee, the chief feature of last year's inventions was the number dealing with improvements iv locomotion.
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    26 6 Those assisting iv tho Cantata, Olivet to Calvcry," are reminded that tho final rehearsal will be held this evening in the Presbyterian Church at B, 45.
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    34 6 The Admiralty has awarded to Messrs. Arrol and Company of Glasgow tho c mlract for all tho caissons ami machinery for the Kosyth dockyard. This is tho biggest order of the kind over placed.
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    30 6 All the commanders of tlieliritislin.iv.il escorts on tho West River havobcen changed, with the exception of the commander ol tho gunboat Moorhen. Tho Moorhen has recently been equipped with wireless.
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    34 6 Members of the Terling Essex i Sparrow and Rat Club during tho last twelve mouths destroyed ll.i'.u sparrows, 1,143 eggs, and 1,711 rats, a grand total of 17,663. One member alone accounted for 2,607.
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    38 6 The local steamer Seang Bee, exhibiting the serious injury to her bows sustained iv the collision with tho Angora at the entrance to the Rangoon river, passed Singapore this morning, apparently on her way to Hongkong for repairs.
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    37 6 Colonel James Cantlie, at the annual meeting of the London branch of the British Rod Cross Society recently, pointed out that the Japanese Red Cross Society numbered over a million, while in England they weie not SO.i'OO.
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    45 6 Arriving from Kota Tin^gi yesterday, Syed Mahomed landed at Clyde Terrace Market aud left his bag ou the stage while he weut to call a ncksh.i. When he returned ior his bag, however, it had gone. The total value ot bag aud contents M 830.
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    47 6 The Municipal Commissioners meet on Friday when the business to be transacted includes tiie consideration of tenders for laying the main in connection with the salt water scheme, the condition of Martiu Road, the raising of Grove Road, aud the extension of water main to Tanglin Hill.
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    54 6 A sad accident occurred at the Kokine Lake, Rangoon, on April 14, Mr. Goodger, secretary ot Messis. Misquith, Ltd., aud .vlr. Moseley, an assistant in Messrs. Whiteaway Lai Haw ard Co., Ltd., both being dro.vue.i while swimming with a frie-nd. 'ilieir bodies were recovered about six hours later and taken
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    70 6 At the Alhambra cinematograph this evening quite a unique selection of pictures is to be buewn, including a long film depicting the horrors of a fire at sea. It is interpreted by the Dutch actor Louis Uouwmesler aud depicts the results of criminal selfishness. In addition there are somo of
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    76 6 The following lots were disposed of by auction at .Messrs. I'uwtil and <Jo.s saleroom yesterday ut crnooii. Freehold land at liukit Tiinali Hoad (opposite Newton Railway Station I area -»->,:i..ti square feet together with the five dwellings known as Nos. 106-2, 106 3, 106-4, 1071 and 137-2 liukit 'liuiah Road,
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    110 6 Sir Kobert Anderson, in The Lighter Side of My Official Life, repeats the advice on how to succeed in the Civil Service, tendored him by one of his superiors during his term of service at the Home Office, says the Daily Chronicle. One ot the senior clerks, "he writes "remonstrate
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    110 6 There Were largo gatherings at tho local hotels last evening iv celebration ot St. (ieorgo's Day. At Rallies the band of The Bulls, by permission of Lieut-Colonel UeUiles aud ouiceis played during Uiuuer aud contributed d<tuce luuoic afterwards, at the (Jraud Hotel do I'Europe there was a largeassembly ot guests
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    149 6 From the Rangoon Gazette of the 12th inst., we learn a few details of the new electric lighting arrangements of the Rangoon railway station, wliich has been installed by Siemens 1 iros.'s Dynamo Works. The cxi. Nt aud completeness of the system ij a feature, the current being taken from
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    446 6 Sir Cirorge I'. Herbert Mumy km boon elected by tlio board of tho I.<,n.lon and South Western Knilway a director of tlui coiii|)any in place of the late Mr. William (■rant. Mr. ltockliff, hon. mvn-tary to the itional AssociatioU Of PngMuul i-,1, |,,My Soei. lies, lias been
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    Property Sale.
    82 6 The following lots wore disposed of by auc tiou at Messrs l'owell and Co.'s Halo room yesterday afternoon Freehold laud at ijukiti'imah Hoad (opposite Newton Railway Station) urea 45,;i.,0 square feet, together with the live dwe-lliugs kuown as Nos, KM; 2, 100-: i, 100 4, IU7 1 aud
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    Mrs. Pankhurst's Prison Cell.
    91 6 One of the Suffragettes recently released from Hulloway (.Uitu* Georgiua ISrackenbury) alleged at a Suur^-tte meeting at the I'avi lion on March M, lliat at lot Mrs. l'aukhurst was put iv a cell half underground, u< which she had to go down some steps. Drainage from
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    Freemasonry.
    130 6 Tho installation meeting of Lodgo St. Oeoigo, No. 1162, was held last owning at freemasons Hall, Uro. A. W. Still being installed as W. M. of the Lodge by H. W. bro. t. M. Elliot, I>. U. JJ. There wax a large attendance and the following officers wero appointed:—!.
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    Short Kings and Tall Queens.
    137 6 Many European uionarchs are of shorter stature than lucir queens. Ooorgo V. is srvcriil inches shorter than Queen Mary. The German Eiupruits is slightly tullet than the Kaiser and it is alleged that whei vi.ey are being photographed together the Kiuperor William sees that the
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      245 6 POWERFUL HOLMUUHE FILM DRAMA ■NTITLBII ARSON AT SEA Interpreted by tho Famous Dutch Actor LOUIS BOUWMESTER Showing the Awful Result of Criminal Selfishness related in 10 Realistic Scenes of tin most Awe- Inspiring Spectacle ever seen in Film form, of A Ship Burning to the Water's Edge. Columns of Flames
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    TITANIC DISASTER.
    767 7 PROGRESS OF THE SENATE'S INQUIRY. A Ship in Sight Which Failed to Respond. 1UUTKRH HUKOkAM. Ixmdon, April '2.1. Lord Mersey (bettor known as Mr. Justice Kighaml presides over the TiUnic court of enquiry, which will have the widest power*. It HitH immediately, and Mr. liuxtonand Lord Mersey will
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    HOME RULE.
    102 7 Mr. Redmond Warmly Commends The Bill. Rkutku's Tklkhkam. London, April Mi At the Irish Convention in Dublin Mr. liedmond characterised the Home Rule Bill as the greatest and most satisfactory ever offered to Ireland. Thoy would be a nation of fools if they did not accept it. Hoconsidered
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    DEATH OF ENVER BEY.
    89 7 Attempts to Conceal the News. Rbitbb's Tmmmtm, London, April 23. Keuter wires from Rome that a telegram from Cairo states that Enver Bey died yesterday morning at Mariut from a wound in tho recent fighting. It appears that the Turks seek to conceal his death until
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    DARDANELLES QUESTION.
    51 7 Friendly Suggestion From kussia. Kn-iKii's Tbleoram. London, April 23. Reuter wires from Constantinople that a friendly Russian note to the Porte points out that immediate danger in the Dardanelles has been removed and recommends reopening. It is believed that the Turkish ministers will tomorrow decide to removo the
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    OBITUARY.
    23 7 Rbctbr's Tblboram. London, April 23. The death of Mrs. Livingstone Bruce, d lighter of Dr. Livingstone, the great African explorer, is announced.
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    THE MUTINY AT FEZ.
    23 7 Dbh Ostasiatiscbb Lloyd Tblboram. Berlin, April 23 The mutiny at I c/ has stopped, and peace is now restored.
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    ITALIAN NEWS.
    35 7 Dbh < i-i \-i v isi !ih Lloyd Tklhi.kam. Berlin, April 23. The King of Italy has givon 100,000 lire for an airship fleet. The Italian fleet has bombarded Samos and occupied the town.
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    HARRISON CASE SETTLED.
    62 7 (Fbom Oub Own Cobrbsfondbnt.) Kuala Lumpur, April 24. The action by Doctor Harrison against seven rubber estates situated in Kuala Solangor has been settled out of court. The s im classed was (12,003 for breach of contract to employ him as doctor at defendants' hospital. The defence
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    Messrs. Charles Benjamin and Co.'s Share Quotations To-day.
    159 7 Messrs. Charles Benjamin and Co. kindlj favour u» with the London prices the; havt received this* morning Quotations. Middle middli pbiccs. phicc8. AHnt-ars 8/3 Labus An^lu-Malayn 17/- LanailrooH p.p. 6.0/3 p. Anglo Javas 7 LodburyH 60/Anglo Johores 7 U Linggis 85/Anglo Sumatras
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    56 7 The preliminary meeting of the Royal Commission which has been appointed to inquire into the methods of appointments to, and promotion in, tho Civil Service, has been held at the ltoyal Commission's House, Westminster, Lord MacDonnell presiding. It was decided that neither tho Press nor the public should be admitted
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    Two Inquiries.
    775 7 CHARGES AGAINST THE POLICE CASHIER. Alleged Retention of Deferred Pay. On the first of tlio charges of criminal breach of trust preferred against him, I-ini Tye Teng, the ex-police cashier, appei.rnl in the third police court yesterday for the owning of the preliminary enquiry. Mr. <i. B. Carver
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    The Charges of Forgery.
    346 7 Tye Keng was in dock again this forenoon for the further hearing of the three charges of using as genuine forged documents. Actiug Chief Detective Inspector Nolan prosecuted. How Sin, a detective sergeant, said he lived in a house in Temple Street, for which he paid
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    Pasir Panjang Murder.
    1199 7 REPLY TO ALLEGATIONS OF THE CROWN. Accused in the Box. The trial of Ho Ah Tyo, accused of the murder of Towkay Gaw Boon Chan, at Villa St. Joseph, Pasir Panjang, on the night of August 30 last, is Hearing an end at the Assizes, before the
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    ROYAL MEDALS FOR EXPLORERS.
    344 7 Reward for Discoveries Years' Ago. With the approval of tho King, the Patron's Medal of the Royal Geographical Society is briny awarded this year to i young explorer, Mr. Douglas Carruthers, who has in the space of half a cade won his way to an important
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    A COLOMBIA RUBBER ESTATE.
    377 7 Refusal to Allow Evidence on Commission. Id the Appeal Division, on March '23, the Master of the Rolls and Lords Justices Moulton and Buckley had before them an appeal in the matter in re the Companies Consolidation) Act, 1903, and in re H. and D. Rubber
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    Singapore Rubber Auction.
    90 7 Tho thirty second rubber auction of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce was li. M on z3r<l. inst. There were offered for sale 120 cases (17,512 lbs.) and 75 cases weighing 10,993 lbs. were sold. The prices realized wore:— Sheet No. 1 Siuukcd •2 r >0 to »27O
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    127 7 "It will be a heavy caso involving many millions," said Sir Alfred Cripps, C.C., in mentioning before the Railway Commission Court, on March 25, the coming action by the National Telephone Co. against the Post-master-General. The action arises out of the transfer of the telephones, and counsel applied for the
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    GERMAN DEFENCES.
    163 7 CAUTIOUS STATEMENT IN THE REICHSTAG. Dangers of Popular Opinion. Rkdtkr's Tklforam. I .nu. Ion, Ap.-il 2.). Heater wires from Berlin that in tho Uciclistun tlio Imperial Chancellor, introducing the armament bills, mado a studiedly moderate speech. He said there was nothing in tho European situation to cauHC uncasi
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    English Racing.
    148 7 CITY AND SUBURBAN ODDS AND STARTERS. Metropolitan Stakes Result. Beirut's Tklkokam. I. uiiilon. April 'Hi. Tlr: result of kha Motropolititi itakM MM Accurate 1 Victory i 1 1 1111:111 Kiftn-n rau ami tin- MM was won by three lengths, two lengths separating second and thirl. Tho bcttiug was
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    Lena Labour Riot.
    90 7 WIDESPREAD INDIGNATION IN RUSSIA. Strikes of Sympathy Organised. Kkctp.h'-. Tklkoram. I^ndon, \|.iil £<. Renter wiros f run St. Petersburg that tbo Lena Koldficlds affair is echoing in various parts of Russia. Telegrams from K i. IT nay that all hands iu tlic South BariM machinery works havu
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    MAWSON EXPEDITION.
    76 7 Great Additions to Geographical Knowledge. Rbctbh's Tblbobak. London, April 2:1. Despatches from the Mawson expedition show that already discoveries of high impor tancc have been mado. Mawgon has disproved the existence of Clairicland, but has continued the existence of Terminationland. He has discovered numerous islets along the groat
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    PATRICIA.
    72 7 Name of New Canadian Territory. Hkitik's Tblbokam. London, Api'l 23. Renter wires from Toronto that tho Premier of Ontario has announced, with the consent of the Duke of Connaught and Princess Patricia, that tho now territory added to Ontario by the recent boundary settlement will be called the district
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      27 8 The Tan Tock Seng's Reclamation Clnb mot tho Medical School Recreation Club at football on Monday evening and lost by B goals to 1.
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      380 8 L.L.T.C. Tournament. Tho following are results of play:— J > Championship Pairs. Mrs. Cantrell and Mr. Cox beat Mrs. Robert eon and Mr. Walker, 6-2, 6—l. Miss (Minn and Mr. unit beat Mrs. Brooke and Mr. Upcott, 4-6, 6-2, 7—5. Mrs. (iausloser and Mr. Green boat Mrs. and
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    Diver's Plucky Feat.
    285 8 One of the nn.st r markable feats ever porformel liy a diver is related by tlie crew of the British sloop of war Shearwater, now andergoiDS rapaln at the I'nion lrou Wmlis. Sau Francisco. .1. I*. Lingan, a jroOßfl Kni;lisli sliipwriyht, boarded up the propeller well while
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    LIGHTHOUSE HEROINE.
    446 8 Story of a Woman's Devotion To Duty. How Mrs. Peter Borquo, alono— but for a baby- in the Bird Rock lighthouse, off the stormiest part of the coast of Nova Scotia, kept the light burning and the fogbell tolling during ten terrible days and nighls after her husband
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    LITERARY FREAK.
    319 8 Manuscripts that No One will Publish. A case of peculiar literary interest was hoard in the Chancery Division of the High Court at home. Arucricus Featheruian, who describes himself in his will as a "literary man, lato citizen of the I'nited States of America," left the income of
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    MESSRS. HARLAND AND WOLFF.
    265 8 New Acquisition by Builders of the Titanic. It is significant of tbc industrial enterprise of the time, says an exchange, that while Messrs. Vickers, of Barrow, have the ambition to construct great lim-rs. as well as huge vessels of defence and attack, Messrs. liarland and Wolff,
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    33 8 The civil medical officer, Dr. Praetorius, of LocaiadjanK, Java, diud at tlio liuspii.il at N^cupluk mi the 1 lili instant, as a result of an infixtiou contracted at the inspection of a corpse.
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    STOCKS AND SHARES.
    817 8 Prices Quoted In the Market This Morning. Sing&pon, April 24, 1912. Meuis. Lyal and Evatt, Exohuige ur Share Broken, iasoe the following list o( juotat ions Ibis morning I Norn Value buyers. Sellers 3/. Allagar 8/8 8/0 8/- Optioni 1/- 1/8 4 1 Anglo-Java 7/8 7/71 1
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      35 8 When you hear a man ask for Gordon's Dry Gin You know he is a connoi?seur and appreciates quality for price. Garner, Quelch Co WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, Battery Road, Singapore. Telephone 881. 260 26-B-l-J
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      49 8 Ha walked ten mile* in a blinding storm, Wnicli tilled bis wife witb ureat ultrm Tiiat be would coma to giitvoua haim Sue felt bo sure. Next day be bad do backing cough, At lull imzi ho could scifT; He'd tjken jast to ward it off Woods' Peppermint Core.
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      715 8 "atlas" RTJSKILLA The Premier Preservative for Iron and Steer. "RUSKILLA" IS DURABLE: The concentration and power in "Ruskilla" makes it last, saving the expense of repeated applications; it is economical, a gallon of 11 RUSKILLA" will cover from 600 to 800 square feet. IS IMPERVIOUS TO RAIN. SUN. SEA AND
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      871 9 Jas. CHRISTIE, Premier Turf Aocountant, SINGAPORE, Attends All Meetings F.M.S.. JAVA. STRAITS, BANGKOK. NOW TRANSACTING BUSINESS ON THE SINGAPORE SPRING MEETING DOUBLES ON ANY TWO RACES. STRAIGHT-OUT ON ALL EVENTS. WIN AND PLACE. Bepreaentative: Tel. Add.: TRITON. EDIW. FOSCOLO, Telephone, Office: 186. 4, The Arcade. Residence: 1107. ARTICLES FOR SALE.
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      1119 9 STEAMER SAILINGS. TOYO KISEN KAISHA (Oriental S.S. Co.) and WESTERN PACIFIC RAILWAY CO. The New Route Via China, Japan, Honolulu, and San Francisco to all points in the United States, Canada, Mexioo and Europe. Operating the New 21, 000 ton Triple Screw Turbine Llnert Shin»o Klaru" Ten»o Maru and Chiyc
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      347 9 Gramophones WE HAVE JUST RECEIVED THK NEWEST AND IMPROVED MODELS, AND NOW HAVE THE FINEST DISPLAY IN SINGAPORE. Prices from $25 tO 1 50. Cash or Easy Terms. ONLY TO BE HAD FROM ROBINSON PIANO CO., LTD. RAVENSWAY AND CO.. Undertakers, Sculptors and Marble Merchants (Established 1881 MONUMENTS OF EVERY
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      472 10 INSURANCE. GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE CO.. LIMITED. Head Office Winchester House, SINGAPORE. Board off Dlt«etOM I O. A. Dikkick, Bsq., Chairman. A. H Faib, Bs**., Managing Director. Paraa Kowua, m.b., 0.m., Chief Med. OfficerF. M. Elliot, Bsq. A. D. Allah Bsq. Tow Noam Pax, Bsq. On* 8oo» Tsa, Bsq. KxooSian
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      296 10 IHBURAMCE. FEDERAL UFE ABBUMNCE COMPANY OF MIUIM. BsTAauaaao 1881. S.S.O. Iniuranot in Foroe, over M< ,OM,OM.OO Nsw Buainaaa, 1910, ovor...st,»«o,aaa.M Uartte Nat Surplua above liabilities lor Reserve and all outstanding claims. Direct Government Supervision Cash Loans Settlements, eto., made locally. Policies are WORLD WIDB." J H. EVANS, taanagor. South Eastern
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      526 10 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUBTRAUA AND CHINA. INCORPORATED BT ROYAL CHARTER Paid up Capital is 80.000 Bhares of 490 each 41,300,000 Reserve Fund «1,6£0,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors... 41,300.000 BANKERS. Bank of England. The London City Midland Bank, Lid. National Bank of Sootland, Ltd. SINGAPORE BRANCH. Current Accounts ace
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      504 10 BANKING. THE WE HAI TONB BANKING AND INSURANCE 00. LTD NO. IT AND 68, KLING BTRBBT. Established 1801. Capital paid up 11,000,000 00 Reserve liability ot proprietors 1,000,000.00 COURT OF DIRECTORS. 1. Tarn Taom Joom 8. 8m Kja Jam 3. Nam Kirn Sbko T. Tbo Hoo Lai 8. Laow Omia
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      638 10 SALES BY AUCTION. AUCTION SALES OF War Department Stores. (BY ORDER OF THB CHIEF OUDNANCE OFFICER, 8.3.) TO BE HELD AT THE ORONANGE DEPOT. PULAU BRANI. On Friday. April 26, at 2 p.m. Comprising Two tons OUNMBTAL, tons PURE COPPBR, 1 ton BRASS a quantity of horse hair (2S cwt).
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    THE MOTORING WORLD.
    1088 11 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. It is announced that, the details of the scheme of the R.A.C. and its Associated Clubs for the employment of touring guides to assist members and associates on the road having been carefully considered by a committee appointed for the purpose,
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      401 11 WOLSELEY Messrs Vickers, Ltd. The Gap which Embodies the Maximum of quality, at the minimum of cost. SPECIAL FEATURES. Silent Running. Great Flexibility. Elegance of Design. Absolute Reliability. SOLB AGENTS, 8.3. ft F.M.S., CENTRAL ENGINE WORKS, LTD., Singapore and Kuala Lumpur, A Few Reasons Why You Should Buy FORD BECAUSE
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      40 11 How the Trouble Starts. Constipation is the cause of many ailments and disorders that make life miserable. Take Chamberlain's Sumach and Liver Tablets, keep your bowels regular and you will avoid these diseases. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.
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      351 11 DUNLOP The Earl of Harrington \k 6 oo his 25 H.P. Hudson V\ jll Car, says:- V\ Ifl Elvaston Castle, Derby. )j IU Tbe Dunlop Tyres have worn better, and i "A been more satisfactory, than any others I vX that I have ever used, and I have tried ill
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      583 12 WANTS. DISPENSER WANTEO. Wanted, a Dispenser. Starting Salary •40 a month. Apply stating experienco and enclosing copi»H of testimonials to the Town Dispensary, Soromban. 18 4 21-4 LOAN WANTED. •4.0C0 loan wanted on Rubber Plantation in K.MS. 80 acres fully planted, 2| years old Land well kept and dean. For
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      489 12 WANTS. MALAY TWIST WMTED. Wanted, a Malay typist able to speak and write English well. Apply to Alkali Co., I No. 70, The Arcade. I 224 2°-< CHAR6E OF CHILDREN WANTED. Lady travelling home by Nampr," May 9, would help look after children in return for part of Ist class
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      508 12 TO BE LET OR SOLO. OFFICEB TO LET. With immediate entry, first and second floors, No. la, Raffles Quay Apply Guthrie Co. Ltd. 1-4 o HOUBEB TO LET. To let, 41, 42 and 44, Anson Road. 29 and 55, Robinson Road. Apply Nathan Son, Change Alley. 1 11 n HOUSE
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      518 12 BOABD AND LODGING. BOARD ANO L0061N6. Apply 21, Sophia Road. 6-4 6-6 BOARD AND RESIDENCE. Comfortable rooms, 7, Oxley Rise. Tennis. Stables. 104 96 SILVER BANK. 107. ORCHARD ROAD. Board and Residence. English horne vacancies. Tennis. Tel. 628. 6-4 5 5 BOARD AND REBIDENCE. Apply Devon Villa," 108, River Valley
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      762 12 NOTICES. OMDURMAN. Tbe proposed auction sale of this property is postponed. POWBLL CO., Auctioneer? 12-4 v NOTICE. Notice is hereby given, that Mr. W. Kortman is no longer in the employ of the Company, and that all Powers ot Attorney granted to him have been cancelled and withdrawn. Messrs. Moraux
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      689 12 NOTICES. KIAM KMT CO. SHIP-CHANDLERS, ■tlHlif t inn Municipal Contractor! Telephone No. 421. 106 k 109, Market Street NOTICE. THE ROYAL JOHORE TIN MINING CO.. LD. Notice is hereby given, that a dividend of 6 —25 cents per share, ha- been declared for the year ending 18th February, 1912, and
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