The Straits Times, 6 August 1914

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    13 1 The Straits Times. NO. 24.501 SINGAPORE. THURSDAY. AUGUST 6. 1914. PRICE 10 CENTS.
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      243 1 BEER. Most Wonderful Value Ever Offered. EVERY YARD STAMPED EDEN ON THE SELVAGE. Particular men J^pf iff (Ss&\ Ideal Cloth favour Eden w^ f k. \&!£vJs/m f D Cloth for Shirts. \Z (T /J/A^^y JumlerJTaSs' Its warmth and V^L. Mmlllt&M I Shirt Waists, comfort make it ILL^ VAWfBIwH Tennis Shirts
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      76 1 FODDER CONTRACTS $2O Per Month. COMPRISING: 4 Bags Mixed rood— Bedding Shoeing an often as required). Greasing and Setting tbe wheels of Carriages H.S. KIRWAN, No. a, The Aroad«. Tel. 2»1. 1 811 Q BBae^BBJB^SpBJBSIB^ai SLEDGE 1 MILK 18 OBNOINB Swiss Milk from cattle grazed on the FAMOUS PASTURES OF
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      263 1 ROBINSON CO. Ladies' jjk Foot High-Glass^^^ Wear. No. *****. Ladies' Fine Blaok b^^^ H |^X Glaoe Kid Shoe, with aoklc Hap, V ftfek. grey il»oe kid collar aod f.«rap, »Uat leather tole», Cuban be. 1. jA Price: 15.75 per pair Ho. P 1 Ladies' Fine Blaok No. O 24. Ladies'
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      10 1 MORSE'S CALCARIUM DISTEMPER Solk Aisknts I AOAMBON. GILFILLAN CO., LTD.
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    Chinese Trade in Drugs.
    985 2 DRAWBACKS OF THE PRESENT REFORM. Yearning for Narcotics. The stagnation of all business in China has been the subject of much anxious in. qniry. Various reasons have been assigned (or it the prevalence of outlaws in all provinces, depreciated paper currency, lack of credit due to
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      401 2 Protect your °m?mp. \%Jj Children against jjki ]K Consumption Iffl llK'/ J O *y flyln* them fM% 1 1 'Kppi pp» r I (Trait Mark) I Cod Liver Oil I; W with w I Malt Extract IIJ It provides weakly children (and I| y adults) with strength and stamina to
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      45 2 Would You Be Happy No matter what your financial or social conditions are, you canaot be liappy with a I disordered digestion. If yon are a dyspeptic a package of Chamberlain's Tablets will make a new manof yon. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.
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      512 2 SCALES AND DANDRUFF ON HEAD Baby's Head a Mass. Night After Night Was Sleepless. Itching Burning Pimples Spread Over Face. Used Cuticura Soap and Ointment. Now Well Again. King's Cottage*. Halse. Nr. Bradder. Northant*. Bng. "Wbao my baby ni Bye months old hla bead became a man of acalui and
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      168 2 YAMATO CO. 8 lEs White Glazed Earthenware Latex Cups. 41, HIGH STREET, SINGAPORE. K. TSUTADA Japanese Dentist, 74 74-1. BRAS BASAH ROAD. Telephone No. 1245. EXTRACTION PAINLESS. Charges Moderate. WORK GUARANTEED. Zoniultationlneltber Engllshor Malay JUST ARRIVED: The very best kind of ROLLMOPS •HIPCHANDLER, 10, RMIIMN ROAD. The East Asiatic Co.,
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    Veterans of The Oar.
    1821 3 FAMOUS COACH AND SOME OF HIS MEMORIES. Forty Years Back. R. C. Lebmann, the well-known Cambridge rowing coach, has written tbe following article for the Daily Telegraph Sincf this year's regatta will be the fortieth at which I have been present, I suppose I am beginning
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      378 3 Let me talk to you about being k^ "Run-Down; 'j^'^ \fej23eV len your *y stem is undermined by worry I^F^nak i^99^aa. or overwo 'k when your vitality is lowered V when \>u fi-el "anyhow" when your 4 W& Wvy nerves aie on e< *Be ■when the least ■Ep Wtr exertion
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      429 3 SINGEI DANGAR RUBBER CO Details of the New Debenture Issue. Tbe secretaries of the Songei Dangar (Malay) Rubber Company, Limited, have iatued a circular to tbe shareholders which states that the cash resources of the company have tor some time past been insufficient to meet its requirements, and a resolution
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      438 3 •pSPtjfe Sanatogen brings And it is real help that SanatTL l t c .v °K en hrinKS-liel;) to VOOf whole The Bishop of Southampton syslellli am especially to your writes: "It gives me great nerves. Hot a Meeting stimulus pleasure to bear my testimony SU ch as alcohol or dran
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      650 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. p. a? o. BTEAM NAVIGATION CO. FOR CHINA, JAPAN, PENANO. CEYLON, AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADEN, EGYPT MEDITERRANEAN PORTS, PLY MOUTH AND LONDON. Through Bills of Lading issued for Chins Coast, Persian Gulf, Continental and American Ports. Steamers will leave Singapore on or about MAIL L'NES Homeward (for Europe). *om
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      553 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N. Y. K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. A Fortnightly service is maintained be tween Yokohama via ports to Marseilles, London and Antwerp, under mail contract with tbe Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin-screw Steamers maintaining this servioe have been specially designed and constructed, and are
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      770 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Pahang. Beserak, Kretay, Paka, Tringganu, Riant, Semerak, Baohok, Kelantan, Tabai, Bangnara, Telupin, Panarai, Patani, Siugora, Laoon, Kohsamu', Bandoo, Langsuen, Takn, Chumpon, Kohlak and Bangkok, Out Departures a.m. YUGALA Aug. 8 ■PRACHATIPOK Aug. 1O Aug. 18 s.s. BORIBAT Aug. 12 Aug.
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      511 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. HAMBURG AMERIKA LINE. HAMBURG. AND OEUISCH OAMPFSGHIFF FAHRTB6E3. "HANBA" BREMEN. Combined Service. Tbe steamers of th.se Companies maintain a regular servioe between Hamburg, Bremeu Antwerp, Rotterdam and Emden and the Straits, China and Japan. Homewards, they are despatched fort nightly for Havre and Hamburg acd oncy a month
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      633 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N. D. L. NORDDEUTSGHER LLOYD. BREMEN IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. The f.mt and well-known mail steamers of th>s Company Rail fortnightly from Bi union, H tmburg, Lisbon, via Rotterdam. Antwerp, Soutbampton, Gibraltar, Genoa, N'aplos (oon n-joiing Marseilles, Naples, Alexandria, ana vioe versa) Port Saia, Suez. Aden, Colombo, Pjnang
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      590 5 "JENATZY TYRES. Hooglandt Co.. Singapore. BTEAMER SAILINGS. TOYO KiSEN KASSHA (Oriental S.S. Co.) and WESTERN PACIFIC RAILWAY CO. The New Route vis China, Japan, Honolulu, and San Francisco, to all points in tbe United States, Canada, Mexico and Europe Operating the New Sa.OOO-ton Triple Sorew Turbine Liner* "SMINVO MARU," -TENYO
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      275 5 STOOMVAART-MAATSCHAPPIJ (STEAMSHIP COMPANY) "NEDERLAND." FORTNIGHTLY MAO. SERVICE BETWEEN JAVA AND AMSTERDAM VIA SINGAPORE, SABANG, COLOMBO PORT SAID, GENOA, ALGIERS TANGIER, LISBON AND SOUTHAMPTON. Steamers are due on or about the undermentioned dates OCTWAKO. HOMBWARO. 1914 1914 Rembrandt Aug. 7< P. Juliana Aug. 8 Koningin Emma Oranje Aug. 2! Aug. 21
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      534 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. COMBINED SERVICE OF THE OCEAN S. S. CO.. LTD.. THE WEST AUSTRALIAN S. N. CO.. LTD. BETWEEN Fremantle (Perth), North West Australian Ports, Java and Singapore. Regnlar Fortnightly failings between .Singapore and Wextern Aattralia, calling bt Java (as inducement offers), Deiby, Kiog'R Sonnd (Port for the Kitnb. r
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      868 5 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. STAMFORD HOUSE. Private Hotel, Bras Basah Road. CENIRALIiY SITUATED 4O COMFORTABLE ROOMS 4O with Bathrooms attached. Spacious Reception Hall. Billiard Table for Residents. Blectrio Light and CallBells throughout. Strict Attendance. Excellent Cuisine. TBRMS fiom %A upwards DAILY. r SPECIAL MONTHLY TERMS on application to Wm. P. LOWE Managing
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      299 5 BON-TON j TOILET SOAP is an elegant Toilet Soap delightfully pcrffaaied with White Lilac. It is btgUy pleasing to the scrscs. and is suitable l'«)r the most delicate complexions. It is absolutely pure and refined, and is tastefully packed in dainty cartons each containing three tablets. Fejaf iivifep. r S.,.IVe.
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      183 6 SPECIAL NOTICE THE MILKMAID MILK COMPANY BEG TO GIVE NOTICE TO EUROPEANS IN ALL PARTS OF THE COUNTRY that Milk can be obtained by writing to either the Company's offices at 7, Boat Quay, Singapore, or 3, Railway Buildings, Penang. Milk will be sent free of Railway Charges to the
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    DAILY TIME TABLE.
    111 7 FIXTURES. Thursday, August 6. High Water, 11.2) a.m., 10.31 p.m. Friday, August 7. High Water. ILM a.m., 11.11 p.m Band in Gardens. Saturday, August 8. High Water, 0.21 p.m., 11.68 p.m P. and <). outward mail due. St. Andrew's School Sports. Sunday, August 9. High Water, 0.46
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    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    164 7 TO DAT. Bangkok Penang 8 pin Batu I'ahat Hong Wan Bpm Malacca and Muar Kaka 8 pm Port Dickson and P. Swettenham Selangor R pm Anau.haand Natuna In. Batsvier Bpm Penang and Rangoon Glenogle 4pm Penang, Rangoon and Calcutta taking mails for Durban Erinpura 4 pm To
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    Mail Steamer Movements.
    182 7 The P. and O. outward mail steamer Himalaya is due at Penang at 6 p.m. oa Thursday, August 6, and should therefore arrive here at daylight on Saturday, Augtut H. The P. and O. outward intermedia'e steamer Nubia is due at Colombo at 6 a.m. on August
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    SINGAPORE SHIPPING
    411 7 Latest Arrivals. baud, Dai »tr. 1689 tons, Capt Roelfsema, Aug 6. From liaUna, Aug 2. G.c. and p. K. P. m. For Ka'avia. Ang 8. Rds. Brouwer Dut. str. 824 tons. Captain Brachtbuizen, Aog 6. From P. Baroe, Ang 4. G.c. and df. S. Agency Ltd. For P.
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    Vessels at Tanjong Pagar and Keppel Harbour
    110 7 V> harves at which Vessel* are Berthed To-Day. TANJONO PAGAR. Sa»t Wharf Basw SictiokNo. 1...Ni1. East W. do 2...Erinpura. SuiuWdo -N.i. 8. ..H0ng Bee. A. and V. D. J Maim W. Sb.t. No. 4... Under reconstruction except at godowns No. 16, 17. ..Ti'opiisan
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    LOCAL PASSENGER LISTS
    147 7 Arrivals. Per str. Maraa, Aug 6. From Palembang Messrs. van Elcelingen, Kattcnburg, Mr. and Mrs. Gozan, Mr. and Mm. Mulder, Mr. and Mrs. Klaasen. Per str. Brouwer, Aog 6. From P. Baroc Mr. H. Koekeck. Per str. Kinta, Ang 6.— From T. Anson Messrs. R. H. Vaogham,
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    FINANCE AND COMMERCE.
    262 7 EXCHANGE Bnuiou, August 4, 1914. On Lomx>» Bank 4 m/« M S/4& Demand 2/8 ft Private 8 m/s M 3/4 J 8 m/l 2; r On OinMn Bank d/d 388 Private 8 m/i M S4B On Fba*ob Bank d/d ISO Private 8 m/i M 299 On India.....
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  • TUESDAY'S STOCKS AND SHARES.
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      MINING.
      193 7 Value (5 10 10 Ampan* 7.50 1 1 AyerWeng 0.20 L0 10 BeUt 1.75 10 10 Braang 0.75 10 10 Kanipai 10 10 Kmnaboi 1.00 L0 10 Kinta Association 8.00 fl 41 KinUTio 1.1. '.6 11 41 Lahat Miner 10 6 Malayan Collieries (1 41 Malayan Tina 1.12.6 10
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      RUBBER.
      648 7 e 1 Bayers. Sellen. I/- 3/- Allagai 1/8 1/7 El 111 Anglo Jay. 2.6 8/4 I/- 3/- Anglo-Malty 7/ 7 8/7 I 3/- Batang Malik* -/6 /10 81 41 Batufig* 1.12 9 1.19.0 norn I/- 3/- Bekoh -H -I 9 81 41 Bukit Kmjang 1.6 8 1.10 6 Bl
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      GENERAL.
      151 7 **»The baying quotations of sterling sbarei most ba regirdod as purely no uiual for the present. 3 Bnyen. S«lla r'alue 0 41 B. Smeltins Co. 13/- 18,6 H 41 Pro*. 1.1.0 1A0 i/- 6/- Rlectrie T'w»yi 4/- 4 6 10 10 Fnaer Neave 56.UO 6H.5O 60 60 Hammer Co.
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      67 7 Are Y«mi < io.n* on a Journey Cbamheclaia's Cclic, Cholera and Diarrhos* Remedy should be parked in your hand luggage wben going on a journey. Change of waste, diet, aad temperature all tend to prodam bowel trouble, and tin* medicine cannot be secured on board the train or ateamahip. It
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      159 7 AUCTION SALES Powell and Co. Angost P.—At saleroom, an redeemed pledges, at 10. August H.—At Waterloo," No. 118. River Vallt v Koad, snpjrior wax polished teak housf hold farniture, etc at 2. August 11.—At saleroom, Rriti-h Iron Screw steamer Golden Crown," at 2.30. Augast 11.—At saleroom, valuable and plra^antlv situated
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      282 7 BSBI vaBrB^^^B^sa^^^Bu^Kp^H^K^^^^B^^^B^^^^BSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSsVsSBv FRASER CHALMERS, LTD., SINGAPORE V IPOH. SOUS AGENTS for BMALL and PARKES' "KARMAL" ENGINE PUMP PACKINGS. SELF-LUBRICATING, NEVER BECOME HARD, NO OIL REQUIRED. Stocks Held in Singapore. These Packings are used on the largest British Ship, The Cunard R.M.S. Aquitania, NEW PERFECTION OIL STOVES. IN FIVE STYLES, \^B
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      68 7 HARIMA HALL CINEMATOGRAPH. TO-MIOHT! NORTH BRIDGE ROAD. TO-WIQHTiI DENMARK 3-REELER FOX M«*\£ MZmMX. A Pathetic story of a Neglected Wife the Calamity wbich be(*l< the Brring Uu-baud. ITALK 9-REELBR THE MILK GIRLS A strry which inprrsaes by it* Trotbfnl Atmosphere, no less than by its string 'h of Incident aud
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      94 7 WEATHER REPORT. Kandang Kerbau Hospital, August 4. 0 a.m. 8 p.m. 9 p.m. Bared. 82 Fab 29.078 20.010 29.066 Temp. 84.4 87.4 70.4 Wet Bulb Tber 78.8 76.4 75.0 Dir. of Wind SE SE SE Max. shade Temp. 89.4 Mm 78.2 Max. in Sun 168.8 Terad. Tber 69.0 Rainfall in
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    The Straits Times. THURSDAY, AUGUST 6. WAR TO THE DEATH.
    1070 8 The Straits Times. THURSDAY, AUGUST 6. WAR TO THE DEATH. Beware of entrance to a quarrel, but being in bear't tbat the oppressor may beware of thee." The British nation has earned a right to the credit of a sincere desire for peace. Throughout the whole period of tbe Balkan
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    11 8 Tbe Titi Tin Company's output for July amounted to piculs 204.50.
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    15 8 A meeting of the Singapore Family Benefit Society, fixed for Friday, has been indefinitely postponed.
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    18 8 The output of tbe Rahman Tin Co. during July was. SOS picals (mill 600.48 picals, tribute 206.81 piculs).
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    17 8 The M.S.V.R. Battalion Rifle Association meeting, fixed for August 15 and 17, in Taiping, is postponed indefinitely.
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    27 8 The output of the Ting Kil Tin Mines, Limited, for July amounted to 464 picals, made up as follows Plant ore 252 picals, tribute ore '212 picul*.
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    27 8 All residing in the vicinity of the cable station in Northam Road, Penang, received order* to evacuate their house* in the event uf Great Britain declaring war.
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    11 8 Latest advertisements of the day appear on page 5 and 11.
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    30 8 Tbe Straits Trading Co. at Kuala Lumpur stated yesterday that itieii were buyers of tin ore from Chinese miners on the basis of •60 per picul tin until further notice.
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    30 8 In connection with the present war, there will be a special service in Prinsep Street (Baba) Church on Sunday next at 8 p.m. to which the Straits Chinese are invited.
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    31 8 The following tin mine outputs for July are communicated by Messrs. Derrick and Co. Sungei Gau: Battery 213 picnls, tributors 17 picnls, total 230 picals. Belat: 810 piculs. Bruang 22 picals.
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    35 8 The Great Janson, American transforraist, magician and illusionist, assisted by Edna Herr and a full company, opens for the first time in Singapore to night, commencing at Ml, at the Theatre Royal, North Bridge Road.
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    38 8 A new steamer service between Colombo and tbe Far Eastern ports was to be started on August 1 when the steamer Sexter was due to leave Colombo for Singapore, Hongkong, etc. She has accommodation for cargo and passengers.
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    38 8 Our Ipoh correspondent wires that as a result of an interview with the Resident of Perak the Chinese Consul-General in Singapore has promised the Government to do all in his powor to prevent any disturbance amongst mining coolie*.
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    55 8 It is notified that the interest and liability of Mr. H. V. Edwards and Mr. E. Gattey in the firm of Evatt and Company ceased as from July 31, the practice having been acquired by Mr. Percy Gold as on that date. Mr. Gattey has commenced in practice under tbe
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    60 8 The Times, in its usnal forecast of the year's crops of the United Kingdom, predicts that the wheat crop this season will be 8.82 per cent, better than the average for the last decade. Barley and oats are estimated to give crops slightly below the average for the same period
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    60 8 The Government of India's proposals ir. connection with the Hindu University at Benares have roused a regular storm in the Indian press in all parts of the country, the extent of the Government control being chiefly objected to. Action is therefore being postponed pending the assembling of the leading subscribers
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    61 8 A Cardiff shipping combine, concerning 28 steamers of 120,00 1 tons dead- weight capacity, is at the point of completion. Mr. Ernest Plisson (managing director of Lysberg, Ltd., of which Mr. D. A. Thomas is chairman) is purchasing, on behalf of the Plisson Steam Navigation Co. the eight steamers of
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    73 8 We anderstand that further large supplies of Milkmaid milk arrived to-day by the Dutcn mail from Europe and that another boat is due with further supplies to-day. The local stocks will remain more than adequate for some time. The attention of up country residents is called to the full page
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    79 8 The Borispali Court at Bangkok hss given judgment in the case of the directors of the Cbino-Siam Bank, who were charged with declaring dividends when no profit had been made and paying dividends out of monies other than profits, contrary to the provisions of the Companies Act. The directors, Luang
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    84 8 At Kuala Lumpur yesterday morning the verandah in front of the Anglo-Swiss Milk Company's godown in Market Street was blocked by people waiting for the door to open. Before ten o'clock no milk was sold. When the office was opened the crowd stretched three parts of the way across the
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    82 8 The shareholders of the Clydesdale Distil lery Co., Ltd., have received notioe of a meeting to consider the proposed amalgama tion with four other lowland distilleries. The new company is to be called the Seottmii Malt Distillers, Ltd. The shareholders of the Clydesdale Co. are to receive 48,650 preference and
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    97 8 In the Central Criminal Court, London, on July 8, Granville Drew was sentenced to two month*' imprisonment for having published in the Suffragette certain articles inciting women to destroy property. Nellie Hall and Grace Roe were found guilty of having conspired to damage property and also with being loose, idle
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    112 8 The acting Chief Justice (the Hon. Mr. J A. S. Bucknill, K C.) is engaged at tin Supreme Court in bearing a claim brought by Mia* Lulu Adams, a professional photographer and artist, against Mr George Michael, trad ing as Wilson and Co. and G. R. Lambert and Co., photographers
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL
    354 8 The Roman Catholic Archbishop of Madras is reported to be seriously ill in Holland. Mr. P. R. Hill, of Messrs. Evatt and Co., returned from his trip to Hongkong this morning. Capt. Blanford, of the Malay States Guides, has been attached as acting Adjutant, M.S.V.R. The Hon.
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    Franco-German Relations
    108 8 - Senator Aimand, speaking at Rainey on July 11, stated what he declared to be the reason why France avoided war with Germany in 1905. After the Kaiser's surprise visit to Tangier, M. Delcasse (Minister for Foreign Affairs) proposed that Cabinet should send the French fleet to Tangier, but
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    Shanghai Bank Venture.
    115 8 A Shanghai wire in the Hongkong TeleKaph, dated July 23, states that Harold incelot Beecbey, former secretary of the British and Belgian Industrial Bank of China (in bankruptcy), on a charge of conspiring with Baron Macar to defraud by promotion of the bank, for the purpose of
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    The Submarine in Warfare.
    144 8 Speaking last month, at Newcastle onTyne, at the annual dinner of the Institute of Naval Architects, Lord Charles Beresford said submarines and air vessels were new and important auxiliaries in naval warfare, but they must be counted more in the nature of defence than attack. Danger
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    Bridge Disaster in Japan.
    174 8 Over 400 soldiers attached to the Akabane Battalion of Knuinetrg are now stationed at the Military Arsenal at Maebashi, Japan. Early on the morning of July 18, about 150 soldiers proceeded to the Tone Kiver and, while they were engaged in building a pontoon bridge one
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      205 8 An Ideal Beverage for the Rheumatic Invalids, and all Workers. M AKESON'S MILK STOUT Each pint contains the energising CarboHydrates of 10 ozs. of PURE DAIRY MILK. FREE SAMPLES ON APPLICATION. SOLE AGENTS: CALDBECK, MAGGREGOR CO. JOHN LITTLE CO., LTD. From the 6th inst., Goods will be supplied for CASH
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      174 8 ALHAMBRA CI««UTOCR»PH THE.TRf, BEACH ROAD 2nd Show, 9.15 pm. Ist Show 7.80 p.m. THRILLING DETECTIVE DRAMAS!! THROUGH THE CLOUDS In 3 Parts THE BLACK SPOT In 2 Long Parts THE RAJAHS CASKET In 2 Parts. MAX AND THE LADY DOCTOR. Telephone 249—10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 689—7 p.m. to 11
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    THE WAR.
    392 9 RUMOURS OF BATTLE. Cable Services Blocked. KINGS MESSAGE TO COLONIES. Rumours arc many and varied but nothing of real importance has reached us since yesterday except a report of the Prime Minister's speech in tbe House of Commons. Persistent whispers of a great naval battle with terrible losses
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    Last Effort for Peace.
    637 9 PRIME MINISTER EXPLAINS THE SITUATION. Ultimatum to Germany. Kel'Tlß's TILSOBAM. London, August 5. Iv the House of Commons, Mr. Asquith said that Great Britain last night protested against Germany's violation of Belgian neutrality and requested an assurance that to* demand (rurtnany made upon Belgium would not
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    ENGLISH CRICKET.
    26 9 RaOTßlt's TSLBOBAM. London, August 5. Gloucestershire beat Somersetshire, at Bristol, by one wicket. Essex beat Derbyshire, at Derby, by an innings and 131 runs.
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    ESTATE COOLIES AND THE WAR.
    111 9 (Fboh < >i k Own Combspomdbht.) Kuala Lumpur, August 6. The Secretary of the Planters' Association of Malaya states that pending the financial stringency it U recommended that all managers of estates should pay coolies next Saturday and give them rice rations and pay cash
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    TIN MINING INDUSTRY.
    70 9 (Fiom Oib Own Cokbbspomdbwt.) Ipoh, July 0. At the invitation of the Council of the F.M.S. Chamber of Mines, the nnHia> attended a meeting this evening and ex plained that the Government would pur chase tin at a minimum price of $60 from European and Chinese miners
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    Situation in Singapore.
    1775 9 CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE TO CONFER. Volunteers Mobilised. In connection with rumours which have been in circulation it may not be amiss to explain some of the difficulties of the British position from a naval point of view. We mast bear in mind first of all that Britain
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    PENANG UNDER ARMS.
    35 9 (From On* Own Cobbsspondsnt.) I'enang, August 5. An appeal for recruits for the Volunteers has met with a splendid response. Fifty Europeans enrolled in two days, and there are three drills daily.
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    Woman Judge.
    156 9 Her Honour Judge Grace O'Neill, a frail looking woman of twenty six years, acted as a special judge in a divorce action in the Superior Court at Yigo, Indiana, and in the opinion of the plaintiff, as well as the lawyers, acqnitted herself admirably. She was raised to
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    WIRELESS AT WOOSUNG.
    571 9 Principal Chinese Cities Linked To The System. The establishment of a chain of wireless telegraphy stations along the coast of China has been in contemplation for some four or five years, and the project now appears to be within a reasonable distance of completion, says the North
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    MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE.
    470 9 Extraordinary Story from Coast Of Australia. Remarkable messages were contained in a bottle wbioh was picked up on July 8 on the I beach at Bondi, New Sooth Wales. The I messages were written in indellible pencil on pieces of linen, which had apparently been torn
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    24 9 The total quantity of water supplied to Hongkong during the year 1918 was 1,004.72 million gallon*, or 95.10 million ga'lons lew than in 1012,
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    London Finance.
    994 9 WRITTEN BEFORE THE GREAT DEBACLE From Our Own Correspondent. London, July 10. Once more hopes of ar improvement in Stock Exchange business have been dashed to the ground. For two or three weeks past the feeling has certainly been more confident and it was rather generally expected that
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    Proclamations.
    1229 10 lICW RESIDENTS CAN AID THE AUTHORITIES. The Governor's Powers. Immediately the intimation was received yesWrday that war bad been declared, tbe following proclamations were issued by Government, in the fo<-m of Gazettes Extraordinary Pboclajiatiok. R. Rtade, Major General, Deputy of tbe Officer Administering the Government. 1. War having been
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    TREATMENT OF SHIPPING.
    1696 10 Rules Made Under the Hague Convention. A Government Gazette Extraordinary, published yesterday, contains tbe following notification which is published for general information Order by His Majesty the King in Council regarding the Treatment of Neutral and Enemy Shipping. Gbobob, R. I. His Majesty, being mindful, now that
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    UNDER MARTIAL LAW.
    1917 10 The Scope of the Governor's Powers. Bearing to-day's date, tbe following order made by the Queen in Council in 1896 is published by the King's order in the form of a Govt rnment GaseMe extraordinary At the Court at Balmoral, tbe 26th day of October, 1996. Present
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    A NAVAL COMPARISON.
    98 10 Strength of the British and German Fleets. Approximately, the relative strengths of the British and German fleets at the outbreak of war were as follows, the figures including all ships actually sanctioned in October, 1918:— Battleships. Britain Germany Ist Class (Dreadnought) 82 19 2nd Class 10 0
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    JULY RUBBER RETURNS.
    325 10 Pajam.— 27,ooo lbs. 01enea1y.— 9,424 lbs. Rubana.- 47,000 lbs. Tali Ayer. 40,500 lbs. Merlimau.— 7o,B43 lbs. Ayer Molek.— B,7Bl lbs. Balgownie.-14.810 lbs. Teluk Anson.- 6,700 lbs. Batak Rabit.- 18,000 lbs. Bagan Serai.- 16,009 lbs. Lower Perak.- 5,800 lbs. United Malacca.— 7,967 lbs. Ayer Panaa.— 2o,ooo lbs. Bukit
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    44 10 Inspector Taylor is now bead of tbe Preventive Service, Singapore, in place of Mr. Howard, retired. Mr. West, who was acting, has returned to Penan g, and Mr. Byrne, who has been acting as bead of the Preventive Service in Penang, returned thia morning.
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      83 10 To the Editor of tbe Straits Times. Sir,— l see by tbe latest telegrams that Australia, New Zealand and Canada have loyally offered to send a contingent each, iv tbe event of Great Britain being precipitated in a European war. Can anyone tell me whether Malaya will also
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    A STRANGE JUNGLE CHILD.
    514 10 The Discovery of a Remarkable Creature. Considerable excitement was caused in N.i'iiiUl, writes a Pioneer correspondent on July 20, by tbe arrival at the hospital of a wild looking creature caught in the jungles and made over to tbe police. This creature was at one time
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    EXCHANGE GAMBLING.
    392 10 Shanghai Firms Decide To Take Action. Although it is impossible for speculator h in exchange indefinitely to control a market, yet in Shanghai they have certainly shown themselves powerful enough during the last few weeks to cause a serious disorganization, says the China Press. Had it not been
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    24 10 The MmaHml bowling trophy was play< d for on July 11, and wh won by the Scottish tram. The Iruh playt rs were second.
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    THE CRISIS OF 1905.
    662 11 How France and Germany Escaped War. The Paris correspondent of the Daily Telegraph wired on July 10 as follows Why there wa* no war between France and (iniuany in 1903 is now explained quasi officially f.irtlie urxUime by Senator Aimond. Tin- revelation was made at a
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    The German Milliard War Levy.
    237 11 A message from Berlin dated July 10, published in London papers, stated:—Acoordinx to a statement emanating from the Prussian Ministry of Finance, the yield of the milliard war levy of 1918 so far as Pros sia is concerned will amount to 604,000,000 marks. Taking as
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    37 11 Dr. T. Hill Jamiesoa, who has been re cruitin* his health in Sumatra following on an operation, returned to Penan* by the Alma on Tuesday looking in the best of health. Ho was accompanied by Mra. Jauueaos).
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    STOCKS AND SHARES.
    710 11 Prices. Quoted in the Market This Homing 3in«apore, Aug. 6, 1914. Messrs. Lyall and Evatt, Exchange and Share Brokers, issue the following list of q Dotations this morning The quotations are only nominal. RUBBER SHARES. UENEKAL. 10 Knutoi an.l Nea*e L<*. 66.00 60.(0 110 Howarth Bnkine Ld.
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    The Chinese Paradox.
    1261 12 PUZZLES FOR STUDENTS OF HISTORY. Mr. Bland s Suggested Solution. In tbe columns of Tbe Observer, Mr. J. O. P. Bland, whose knowledge of affairs Chinese is wide and varied, offers some instructive opinion on the course of events in China, which wt reproduce bereunder Those Englishmen
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    TRANSFORMATION OF SEX.
    641 12 Hen Pheasants in the Plumage Of Cocks. One part of tbe exhibition at the Royal College of Surgeons, Lincoln's Inn Fields, when the annual election to tbe council takes place, is designed to illustrate a problem in which sportsmen are interested as well as medical men. If
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    Kalidjeroek Rubber Company.
    253 12 The report of tbe Kalidjeroek Rubber Company, Ltd., for the year ended March 81, 1914, states that after providing for directors' fees and all London expenses, and after writing uff j£U)O for depreciation of buildings and machinery, the net amount at credit of profit and loss account
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    THE RAUB AUSTRALIAN GOLD MINING COMPANY, LTD.
    884 12 Manager's Report for Four Weeks Ending July 18, 1914. Gentlemen, Herewith I beg to submit my report on your mining and milling operations for lour weeks ending July 18. The accompanying sheet of mine measurements and assay returns shows a total of 882
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    Passengers Overseas.
    740 12 FORTHCOMING ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES. Latest Lists. The following passenger bookings to the Straits are taken from the London and China Express. It should be understood that, in some instances, book ngs may be provisional and that intending passengers may alter their arrangements, subsequent to the issuance of this
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    Victoria (Malaya) Rubber.
    275 12 The directors of the Victoria (Malaya) Rubber Estates, Ltd. (and Reduced), have issued a circular to the shareholders inviting applications (or £15,000 of first mortgage debenture stock, part of £30,000 of stock which has been created, in accordance with the arrange meats recently approved by the shareholders
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      379 12 Q "WE DON'T OFFER gy ANY DISCOUNTS but you get •JB^^ FULL VALUE. SJH I JULIANA LAMPS ALWAYS LEAD. M A BONARES and CLARA LAMPS .^B^BflL Sold 25 Cheaper than elsewhere. <rtsf9«iH. _-jBs^ no instructions. JULIAN FRANKEL FURNITURE CO., 'V l^' PILES OJRED Gives Instant Relief Mj|||Ji| from Irritation and
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      159 13 We advertise this Brand as absolutely FIRST-CLASS CHAMPAGNE, because it is Everywhere known that this Champagne, I ALTHOUGH MUCH CHEAPER, can rival for any purpose most of the Competition Brands, which are more expensive. Why pay $4 casßi h I w r J if you can buy our Henkell Trocken
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      508 13 SALES BY AUCTION, MORTGAGEES SALE On Monday, August 10, 1911, at 380 p.m. 1. Freehold land and boose No. 661, cff Ba'.ettier Koad, Area 60,403 tq. feet 2. Twenty pieces freehold land situate off Oajlang Rom), total Area 20.0C0 mj. feet. For further particulars See Circulars and Plans. CHING KBNO
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      132 13 80-4-tb ;g 4 CJ JH Jbid JEI IS JE NEW SHIPMENTS OF THE FOLLOWINQ JUST TO HAND GRUYERE CHEESE, ENGLISH STILTON, ENGLISH CHEDDAR. SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE CO.. LD.. Singapore and Branches. GREEN ISLAND CEMENT CO.. LTD. Portland Cement. In Cask of 375 lbs. net. Drain Pipes, any shape In Bags
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      496 14 SuiGAPORfc 8 ONLY COMPANY. LARGEST PAID-UP CAPITAL OF ANY EASTERN COMPANY. PROSPEROUS and PROGRESSIVE. THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. HEtD OFFICE Winchester Houaa, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE I 82, Old Jewry, E.C The Company has £30.000 deposited with the Sapreme Ooart af England, aad complies wish the British Liie
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      265 14 INSURANCE. FEDERAL LIFE ABBURINOE COMPANY OF CANADA. Established 1882. Direct Government Suoervieion. Government Audit. Policies are "WORLU WIDE." and Non-Forfei table Large Nat Surplua above liabilities for Keaerve and all outstanding claims. Waw Buainaaa, 1918, over... 19,876,000.00 Cash Loans, Settlements, etc., made locally. Numerous modern schemes. J. H. EVANS, Manager,
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      494 14 BANKING. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. PAID DP CAPITAL $16,000,000 RESERVE FUNDS Sterling «i,600,000 at 2/. 116,000,000 SUver ♦17,860,000 »52,860,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors 1 1 5,0C0,000 COURT OF DIRECTORS. Hon Mr. D. Laodale, Chairman. W. L. Pattenden, Esq., Depnty Chairman. 8. H. Dodwel), Esq. IF. Lieb, Bsq. G. T.
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      476 14 BANKING. DEUTSCH ASIATISCHE BANK. FULLY PAID UP CAPITAL (Sh. Taala 7,600,000). Head Office Shanghai. Board of Directors Berlin. BRANCHBS: Berlin, Calcutta, Hamburg, Canton, Hankow, HongkoDg, Xt bo, Peking, Tientsin, Tsinanfo, Tsinittao, Yokohama. THE FOLLOWING BANKS ANO BANKERS ARE REPRESENTED ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Bank foer Handel ond Industrie.*) Btrliner
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    THE MOTORING WORLD.
    1086 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Motor Cycling. What is there in motor cycling We hear this question propoanded quite often by people we previously regarded as far seeiDKA few farther questions sod answers usually lead as to the fact that such persons view the pastime as
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      472 16 SYNOLEO WASHABLE PASTE DISTEMPER. ARTISTIC SHADES WILL STAND REPEATED WASHINQ SUITABLE FOR BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE WALLS RETAINS ITS COLOUR FOR YEARS. SHARPE, ROSS CO., LTD., SINGAPORE. WANTS. WANTED TO PURCHASE. Diamonds, Pearls and other precious stones. Apply K. K. Bhattaoharji, M, Serangojn Road. 38-7 338 BOOK-KEEPER WANTED. Wanted, Smart
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      222 16 Straits Tbimes. ADVERTISEMENT RATES.—Miscellaneous wants of every description are inserted at the prepaid rate of tl per foul lines for one or two insertions. Notices of Births, Marriages, or Deaths, if not exceeding four lines, II each inser ion. For p.p.c. cards, on page 8,12. Inch Sc alb Ratbs <tre
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