The Straits Times, 17 August 1914

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    15 1 The Strait s Time s NO. 24.570 SINGAPORE. MONDAY. AUGUST 17. 1914. PRICE 10 CENTS.
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      129 1 BEER. Arms and Ammunition AT CATALOGUE PRICES! /if Mi m V iSM, I WE HAVE STILL A GOOD STOCK OF Rifles, Shot Guns, Revolvers, Pistols Ammunition which we offer at the usual prices, NETT CASH. WE SHALL BE PLEASED TO BOOK ORDBRS. KATZ BROS., LD. INTERNATIONAL RUBBER CONGRESS EXHIBITION, BATAVIA,
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      33 1 FODDER CONTRACTS $2O Per Month.. COMPRISING: 4 Bags Mixed Food— Bedding Shoeing a» often as required). Greasing and Betting the wheeU of Carriages H.S. KIRWAN, No. a, The Arcade. Tel. 251. 8-11 a
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      250 1 ROBINSON «Sc CO., Sporting Outfitters. No. 1 Spe: 1 "OHALLEN3E" GUN Djub'e birrelled Central Kiro Breech Loading Gnn, top lever snap actior, trrble bol'.od, weJyefaet tap cross bolt, twist barrels, left Clnkn bored, polid striker*, rebounding hammers oat of thy line (I sigh*, walnat etock, half pistol grip. 12 or
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      10 1 GOODRICH TYRES. Soli tt «hts AOAMBON GILFILLAN 4 CO., LTD.
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    India And The War.
    1443 2 PROBABLE EFFECTS ON TRADE CONDITIONS. Opinion In Calcutta. The following article in The Englishman of July 80, although written before Great Britain was actually involved in the war, will be read with interest Conflicting opinions, as may be expected, w <re expressed yesterday in Calcutta as
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    ARTISTIC CHESSMEN.
    414 2 A Box of Games from Wallace Collection. A box of games from the collection of Sir I John Murray Scott figured in tbe action of Spero v. Pease, before Mr. Justice Kidl y in the King's Bench Division, on July 11. Mr. Dracqoer, for the plaintiff, said Mr.
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    A GREAT SPORTSMAN.
    387 2 Death of the Earl of F.llesmere la London. The death occurred recently at Bridgewater House of the Earl of Ellesmare. Lord Ellesmere was born in 1847, and educated at Eton and Trinity College, Cambridge. He was bon. colonel of the Duke of Lancaster's Own Yeomanry and 7th
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      150 2 IV Cr sC IV M Cod Liver Oil M Malt Extract T\ The World-renowned Repairer of Weakened Constitutions I v) The first spoonful of this remarkable restorative starts the weak and wasted person on the road to recovery. >\ I I 11 Improvement ia rapid and continuous. W// Of Inestimable
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      12 2 For Children's Hacking Cough at Night Woods Orcat Peppermint Core Is Od.
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      585 2 THE ONE WAY To Master Rheumatism. There are still some people who imagine that Rheumatism can be cured by embroca tions, and outward applications, overlooking the fact that the trouble is rooted in the blood. It follows, therefore, that it can be treated successfully only by cleansing and enriching the
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      527 2 ARTICLES FOB SALE. FOR BALE. Pianola in l»t-claM condition and 80 manic rolls. App'y PIANOLA, c/o Strait* Times. 17-7 a FOR SALE. Second hand, four cylinder Swift Car, in perfect condition. Apply J. C, c/o strait* Time* 20-7 t a COCONUT SEEDLINGS FOR SALE. From well-grown trees. For particular! and
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    The China Mutual.
    1314 3 CONDITION OF THE^NVESTMENT ACCOUNT. China and a Insurance Legislation. The sixteenth annual meeting of the China Mutual Life Insurance Co., Ltd., was held at the offices cf the Company at Shanghai on July 20. Mr. C. K. Burkill presided, and he was supported by Mr. C. Stephanos,
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    GERMAN ARMY CRUELTY.
    447 3 Sensation in a Case Against A Socialist. After a temporary postponement tbe case against tbe Socialist orator, Rosa Luxembourg, on a charge of libelling the Prussian Army, was resumed at Berlin recently. It had been stated that tbe list of witnesses for the defence, offering to give
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    THE DREAM-FACE.
    345 3 Assailant Identified in SleepVision. An astonishing dream experience resulted in the conviction of a collier who was charged at Carmarthenshire Quarter Sessions with wounding an 18 year old girl. The girl declared that during the attack she did not see her assailant's face, for he bad drawn a
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      319 3 Neuralgia, Nervous Breakdown NURSE HALL, c/o Mrs. Basse tr, Commercial Plk*. Landport, Portsmouth, Knp., writes: "1 was suflcniiT fiom nervous breakdown with Internal Neural^ii, v. hen I began a course of Phosferine. After having t ken it for three or four months, I felt better thnn 1 had done for
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      45 3 Would You Be Happy No matter what your financial or social conditions are, you cannot be happy with a disordered digestion. If you are a dynpeptic a package of Chamberlain's Tablets will make a new manof you. For sale by all L>is peusartea and Dealers.
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      340 3 To enrich the blood To strengthen musdes, bones, nerves and brain you cannot do beUer than take SCOTTS Emulsion. In every part of the world this valued food tonic has proved its worth as the purest and best of aJI forms of cod liver oil treatment and the richest strength-maker
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      160 3 SINGAPORE MOTOR CAR GO., 315-318, Orchard Rou>. WOLBEIIY AND NAPIER MOTOR CARS ON HIRE. FIVE -BEATER CARS, $3 per bonr throughout. SEVEN-BEATER CARS. 94 first bonr. 98 each subsequent bonr. Tilkfbomi: No.JMS 84-7-b 208 SIJ springs Property of (bo French GoTernment Xl Agents j|P\ GAGGINO CO. Mm vich y f~Y|KllP'|
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      651 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. O. STEAM NAVIGATION CO. FOR CHINA, JAPAN, PBNANO, CEYLON. AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADEN, BGYPT MEDITERRANEAN PORTS, PLY MOUTH AND LONDON Through Bills of Lading issned for Obina Coast, Persian Gull, Continental and American Ports. Steamers will leave Singapore on or about— MAIL LINES Homeward (/or Europe). fromSi^apore. IgSSCli*
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      555 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. n/yTk. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. A Fortnightly servioe is maintained be tween Yokohama via ports to Marseilles. London and Antwerp, under mail contract with the Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin-screw Steamers maintaining this servioe have been specially designed and constructed, and are fitted with
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      585 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Pahang, Beserak, Kretay, Paka, Tringganu, Bisut, Semerak, Baehok, Kelantan, Tabai, Bangnara, Telupin, Panarai, Patani, Singora, Laeon, Kobaamui, Bandon, Langsoen, Taku, Cbampon, Koblak and Bangkok, Out Departure MAHIOOL Aug. IT Aug. 10 RED ANU Autf. IS Aug. 22 a.a. ASDANQ Aug.
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      554 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO. LIMITED, AND CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO.. LTD. P* The CoQ'panie*' steamers are despatched from Livcrw)ol outwards for the Strait-. China and Japan every week and from Japan homewards for London, Amsterdam aud Antwerp every fortnight for Genoa, Marseilles and Liverpool and for Marseillos,
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      473 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. BTOORSVAART-MAATBCHAPPIJ (STEAMSHIP COMPANY) "NEDERLAND." FORTNIOHTLY MAIL. SBRVKB BBTWBBN JAVA AND AMSTBtTOAM VIA SINGAPORE, SABANO, COLOMBO PORT SAID, GENOA ALOIEKS TANGIER, LISBON AND SOUTHAMPTON. Steamers are due on or about tbe undermentioned dates OCTWARD HOMBWABO. 1014 1014 Koningin Emma JOranje Aug. 21 Aug. 21 Rembrandt Sept. 5 V'ondel Sept.
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      749 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. TOYO KISEN KAISHA (Oriental S.S. Co.) and WESTERN PACIFIC RAILWAY CO. The New Route via China, Japan, Honolulu, and San Franeisoo, to all points in the United States, Canada, Mexico and Borope Oparating the New 22,000-ton Triple Screw Turbine Liners "SHINVO MARU," TKNVO MARU and CMIYO MARU," the
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      136 5 SEANG LINE OF STEAMERS <>. 31enogl? 8,760 Tons. 11, Seaog Beo 6,799 Tons s.s. Staug Cboon" 6,775 Tons FOR PENAN6 AND RANGOON. s.B. SSANG BEB, on August 20, 1014. This steamer has excellent accommodation for passengers, and carries a qualified surgeon. She has Electric Lights throughout. For freight or passage,
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      731 5 r.HUBB'S SAFES LARGE SELECTION ON SHOW AT Huttenbach Bros. Co., 13, COLLYER QUAY. FOR A HOLIDAY TO AUSTRALIA by the K. P. M.'s Niw sod Fast Meamers TASMAN and HOUTMAN, esch 5,000 tote gros a £.CCO locs v.atcr oi*pJactmcEt. Ihetn wedctn rrsilßt amtrs, rcecially luilt and designed for tht aoelialiac
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      134 5 l £*2K After the day's work or play comes tbe f^^^TS^feS? inevitable cigarette, and to men who Cv ~~^-'^*J>i^^^a insist upon tbe best the inevitable is only another word for State Express. There is cot an atom of impurity in a million of them. CIGARETTES. Na CCC Packed in P*
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      348 6 LATEST ADVEKTISEMBNT6. BOARD ANO LODGING WANTED. Gentleman desires Board and Lodging in private family as paying cuest. P>rase address stating fall particulars to M. V. 12, Straits Times. 17 8 19 8 NOTICE. The post of Secretary for the Ipoh Club has been filled. 17-8 18 8 NOTICE. SOH SNO
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      241 6 MOTOR CAR WANTED. Wanted, a lipht second-hand four seaW rar. Prire 1800 to $1 000. Apply to Box No. 778, Straits Times. 17 8 18 8 FOR SALE A valnnbl i Europe n RißidontUl Compoand House, No 1341. Y.w Cbiat Terrace, ntar Pe'*evera>if« n.»te, for sale at reasonab'e cffer. Appiy
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      285 6 AUCTION SALE 01 EXCELLENT TEAK HOUSEHOLD FUBNIT'^RB, ETC., At Powell A Cr.'s Sale-roem, On Saturday, August 22, at 1 0.30 a.m. Kneellent straw-strinft easy arm chairs, tables and Fetters brasi rail iron bedsteads beautifully carved wax polished teak dressing tables with mirrors attached curved teak waebstands with narb!e tops; teak
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      186 6 BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION. COMPANY, LIMITED. FOB PBNANO, RANGOON CALCUTTA. One of the Company's fctcamera is intended to leave Taojcng Pagar Wharf every week. PtsseoKtrti and Cargo booked by the above steamers at through rates to all parts in India and Ceyloo, also to East African Ports Maoritiu" sod Locdcn.
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      98 6 -ROBINSON PIANOIMMENSE SHIPMENT OF NEW PIANOS JUST ARRIVED. NEW MODELS FOR THE SEASON by the best ENGLISH GERMAN makers whose NAIWF*. Becbs^ 1 1 .M. If IMJ kJ Brinsmead, A V m,n Collard, ALONE Strode, Kacnals, PlTtni lkTrn.Pri Broadwood White, GUARANTEE Wernam, QUALITY rr ALL MODELS SPECIAL TROPICAL CONSTRUCTION. Prices
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    DAILY TIME TABLE.
    122 7 FIXTURES. Monday, August 17. High Water, 8.16 a ra.. 6 2 p.m. Tuesday, August 18. High Watnr. 9.21 a.m., 7.26 p.m. Home m»il due por N. Y. K. Chamber of Commerce meeting. Wednesday, August 10. High Water, 9.58 a.m., 8.27 p.m. Thursday, August 20. Higb Water. 10.
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    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    166 7 TO- DAT. Sibu and Kapit Flevu 8 pm Malacca and P. Dicksot Hong Lian 3pm P. Swettenham and T. Anson Perak 8 pm Malacca and Muar Kaka 3 pm Batu I'aliat Hong Wan Bpm Miri, Labuan. Jessclton, Kiulat and Kandakan B. P. Ouan Bpm Komaman, K. Dungan
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    Nail Steamer Movements.
    115 7 The P. aud O. outward intermediate steamer Namur is doe at Colombo on August 19, and may ba expected here on or about August 27. The Japanese steamer Sanuki Mara has arrived here from Miike with 0,820 tons of coal for discharge. Lmrt Kixoiroßi Do» im Lomdom
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    SINGAPORE SHIPPING.
    298 7 Latest Arrivals. V]K-ai. Hrit. Htr. 1730 ton*, (apt Halls. Aug 19. From Calcutta. July IS. O.c and p. Bouxtead ft Co. For Calcutta, Inc. Kds. Carlyle. Brit. Htr. 250 tons. Captain Falla, Aog 10. From P. Swettenbam, Aug 15 O.c. and d.p. Straits Steamship Coy. For Port llukMi'i,
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    Vessels at Tanjong Pagar and keppel Harbour.
    112 7 Wharves at which Vessel* are Berthed To-Day: TANJONO PAOAR. Bait Wharf Basim Sictioh No. 1 N i 1 East W. do 2...1t0nu5. Sbiirs W do 1 U0.8...NU. A. and V. D. J Maim W. Sict. No. 4... Under reconstruction except at godowns No.
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    LOCAL PASSENGER LISTS.
    87 7 Arrivals. Per etr. Pin Seng, Aug 18.— From Penang Mr. Theopbilus. Per str. Lady Weld, Aug 16.— From Malacca Messrs. J. Lersey and P. T. 11 Owen. Per str. Perak, Aug 1 '.—From T. Anson via ports Messrs. B. H. Gristly, Wilmot and Lupton. Per str. Ipob,
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    JULY RUBBER RETURNS.
    130 7 Ayer Hitam.— ll,27o lbs. four months (1,907 lbs. Beverlac.— ls,7B3 lbs. seven months 110.416 lbs. Blackwater. 11,451 lbs. seven months 70,159 lbs. Bukit C10h.— 17,800 lbe. seven months 111,800 lbs. Dusan Dorian. 24,510 lbs. seven months 149,832 lbs. Bukit Selangor.— s,B44} lbs. four months 20,2251 lbs. J.
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    82 7 A fire which occurred on the roof of a house in Sit Wall Kotd a few nights ago is •aid to have been oaosed by a large bamboo frame paper balloon, containing fire. This, a correspondent points out. 'is a T«ry dangerous practice aid merits immediate p >lioe action. In
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    FINANCE AND COMMERCE.
    251 7 EXCMANOB Bihoapou, August 4, 1914. O» Lohdom Bank 4 m/» 2/4 ft Domand M 2/8 ft Private 6 m/t 2/4 JJ 8 m/a 8/4 jj Oa Qiutfi Bank d/d 388 Private 8 m/a M 8 Oh PaANoa Bank d/d 3(0 Private 8 m/i 203 On India. Bank
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      MINING.
      190 7 c 1 Buyen Valuo£ 10 10 Ampanß 7.60 1 1 Aver Weng 0.20 10 10 Belat 175 10 10 Bruanß 0.7S 10 10 Kempai 10 10 Kaniboi 1.00 10 10 Kinta Association 8.00 £1 41 Kinta Tin 1.12.6 £J £1 Lahat Mine* 10 6 Malayan Collieries 61 XI Malayan
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      RUBBER.
      650 7 RUB BER. J? 8 6 1 Buyers. Sellera. Value (2 a/- 3/- AUagai 1/8 1/7 £1 41 Anglo Java 2,6 8/4 3/- a/- Anglo-Malay 7/7 i 8/7 2/- 3/- Batang Malak» -/6 -/10 £1 41 Batn Tig* 1.12.9 1.19.0 norn 2/- 8/- Bekoh -/7 -/9 £1 41 Bokit Kajang 1.6
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      GENERAL.
      142 7 %The baying quotations of sterling shares mast be regarded as purely nominal for the present. X&2 Bn7fl II 41 B Smeltina Co. 12/- 18/8 II 41 Pwi 1.1.0 1.8.0 I/- 6/- Bleotric T'wajm 4/- 4,8 10 10 FraMt Ne*ve 50.00 68.50 60 60 Hammer Co. 105.00 1C8.60 100 Howmrtb
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      10 7 For Chroaic Cheat Complaints, Woods' <lr*%t Peppermint Cora Is. Od
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      112 7 AUCTION SALES Powell and Co. August 18. At saleroom, freehold baildicg land, etc.. at 2.30. August 22.— At saleroom, excellent teak household furniture, etc., at 10.80. Ciiin< Ken* Lee anJ Co. August 21.— At No. 1«, Emerald Hill Road, Chinete household furniture, etc., at 2.80. Are You Qoinr on a
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      74 7 CARLSBERG BEER^ the Best M C^^^^^ World -wide Sole Agents THE EAST ASIATIC CO.. LTD., Singapore. BUY "SHELL" YOU CAN BELT ON THE QUALITY AND QUANTITY. THEY PONT CHANGE. OBTAINABLE EVERYWHERE. Everybody is SPLENDO-ing now! Do YOU already SPLENDO P Splendo CIGARETTES. The World's Greatest Value in Turkish Cigarettes. 1
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      58 7 to-night: to-night n AT THE HARIMA HALL CINEMATOGRAPH. north;bridge road. 3-rekl bxclusivk featuring ida nielsen BLACK HEART WHITE Illustrating the Evil Effects of Plcklenesa. Full of Dramatic Momenta AN UNCLE FROM AMERICA Begins with a Laugh and Ends With a Boar. OAUHONT GRAPHIC No. 28 INEW EDITION IN XHE BECOND
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      95 7 WEATHER REPORT. Kandang Kerbaa Hospital, August 14. 9 a.m. 8 p.m. 8 p.m. Bared. 82 Fab 29>78 29.826 29.889 Temp. 85.2 87.6 88.0 Wet Bulb Ther 79.0 77.5 77.0 Dir. of Wind SE SE SE Max. shade Temp. 85.5 Mm. 79.0 Max. in Sun 146.5 Te rad. Ther 74.9 Kainfall
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    The Straits Times. MONDAY, AUGUST 17. JAPAN GETTING LEVEL.
    1043 8 The Straits Times. MONDAY, AUGUST 17. JAPAN GETTING LEVEL. Among the tbiDgs Germany is likely to lose as a result of her provocation of war is her possession in China. When the process of breaking up the Chinese Empire was at its height in 1697, Germany seized Kiau Chau She
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    28 8 The total quantity of tin ore exported by the tributors on the land of the Royal Johore Tin Mining Co., Ltd., during July was 68 bag* 45 piculi.
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    29 8 For failing to proceed to the examination anchorage at Hongkong the other afternoon, the steamer Taihan had a shot placed across her bows just as a reminder from Stonecotters.
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    30 8 A derelict (Chinese twakow) is reported adrift in the main strait approximate position Johore Hill north true, Fort Canning N. 85 degs. W. true. Mmlmi of vessels are warned accordingly.
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    34 8 The N.D.L. steamer Prim Eitel Frederic!) sailed from Shanghai on August 1 undei sealed order*. 1» was believed *be would be couverted into a light cruiser at TsiDitiao. Her homeward voyage has been canoeJ-U.
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    13 8 The Mishima Mam, with the mails from home, is expected here tbis afternoon.
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    28 8 The Penang tin exchange wai open for business on April 14, aud tbe following prices were offered Kidah tin, $60 Siani tin, 155. There were, however, no sellers.
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    37 8 Exchange in Hongkong is bounding up Last Saturday week the dollar was quoted at 1 10-1/16, a jump of a penny on the previous day and 1-9/16 higher than the rate quoted on August 4 and 5.
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    29 8 Tin, anthorities at Tsingtau detained two Japanese steamers one which was destined for Japan was quickly released, while tbe other, which should bave sailed for Vladivostock, is still detained.
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    39 8 Tbe Chinese warships at Kiangnan Arsenal bave tiken on ammunition. It is understood the vessels will be assigned to patrol duty in the rivers and along the coast, to till the places of the foreign sbips now being withdrawn.
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    46 8 Fifty Germans of the First Reserve and ten sailors from the Vaterland passed down tbe rivtr en the German steamer Suimow tbis morning, says a message to Hongkong from Hankow. It is believed thry will disembark at Pukow, and proceed from there to Kiaucbau via Tsinpu.
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    47 8 A complete dredge for Chenderiang Tin Dredging, Ltd., built by W. Simonds and Co., Renfrew, has arrived at Penang by Blue Funnel steamer. A portion of tbe dredge whioh is being built by Metsrs. Fraser and Chalmers for Kamonting Tin Dredging, Ltd., also arrived by the Benarty.
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    55 8 Mr. W. J. de Ai.vis has produced a lithographed map of Europe showing the whole theatre of war, tbe main railways, all tbe great towns and many of tbe minor jnes, and generally calcu'at°d to be useful to those desiring topographical enlightenment. The map is on sale at most booksellers
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    52 8 At the conclusion of tbe Bandmann performance at Ipoh, the orchestra struck up the Marseillaise, and tbe company grouped together on the stage and sang the music. Then a few bars of Rule Britannia were played and sung, followed by the singing of the National Anthem, in which the audience
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    55 8 About one hundred officers and men of tbe reserves left Shanghai on August 1 for Taingtau, via Nanking. Almost the whole of the German Colony were at tbe railway station, also Austrian, Dutch and other residents Enthusiastic ovations took place and the German National Hymn, the Deutsche Lied and tbe
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    96 8 Tbe theft of notes, to the value of 1400, and some Chinese medicine was the charge brought against Tan Siew Tong, of Beach Road, in the police court on Saturday. He is tbe chincbew of the steamer Song Hong and tbe offence is alleged to have been committed on board.
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    89 8 An official notification by the Siamese Ministry of Marine says that, owing to the closing of the tin market iv Europe, and owing to the possibility of the tin mines in Monthon Puket suspending work, and thereby coolies being without employment, the Government is despatching two companies of Marines via
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    93 8 Mr. Arthur Lyni Yuan, the noted Chinese aviator of San Francisco, and Mr. Malcolm Loughead, aeroplane designer and oonstructor, were among recent passengers to China. Mr. Yuan is the first Chinese graduate of the Curtiss Aviation School of Hammonsport, N. V., and he has also won bis international pilot license
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    99 8 A tragic accident happened at Hongkong a few days ago, at the Central Police Station resulting in the untimely death of European P. C Miller, who only joined the force about eight months ago. The deceased was fastening his revolver holster to his belt ready for night duty, when the
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    104 8 Passengers on board the Macao boais, the Heong Shan, Paul Beau, and On Lee had a novel experience on the evening of August 2. Upon the arrival of the ships in the evening they were all held up at the western entrance to the harbour, and bad to remain at
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    120 8 Shanghai has lost its mail gun, an old institution connected tmui the very early days. There was a need for the gun in former days, and it wu this need that led to arrangements b ing made a year ago with the British naval authorities that the firing of the
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    435 8 Mr. Lindc-j Y'esrs, of Cwtlrfi. M Fatal.-, takes over the management of liruas Estate, Bruas, Btr*k. Mr. E. von Zach, tbe Austrian Consul in Singapore, has received his cocge from tbe Government and is leaving the Colony immediately. Mr. John William Brigden, of the legal firm of
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    The Next Homeward Mail.
    43 8 We are informed that the P. and O. steamer Oriental, the next homeward mail steamer, is delayed and will not be leaving Hongkong before Wednesday, the 19th instant. The Oriental is expected to leave Singapore on Monday, August 24.
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    Glenfarg A Total Loss.
    98 8 News has been received by the agents in Singapore that the Glenfarg, one of the boats of the Glen line, is a total loss somewhere on the China coast. Beyond this nothing is at present known, but it is presumed that after proceeding from Singapore to
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    Local Dutch Reservists.
    133 8 The Dutch reservists who returned to Singapore from Sabang yesterday and who are leaving for Holland at the earliest opportunity include Mr. W. P. van der Mark, of the Central Engine Works, Mr. van der Linden and Mr. Kruit, of the Kalang Ice Works, Mr. A. Th.
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    German Ships at Sabang.
    218 8 News of an interesting nature was brought to Singapore yesterday morning when several Dutch reservists, who bsd left for Amsterdam on the Prinoess Julians, returned to the Colony. When the liner arrived at Sabang it was understood so we are informed, that it had not been
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      150 8 (pl£ I V 111 MM JOHN LITTLE CO., LTD. NOTICE. For the present Goods will be supplied for CASH ONLY. Usual prices without discount will be maintained as long as possible. All Freight and Packing Rebates to outstations are also withdrawn. As an alternative to the above, if it will
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      JAPAN'S ACTION.
      97 9 Drastic Ultimatum To Germany. REPLY IN A WEEK. We understand that a telegram was received in Singapore early today, despatched from Tokio yesterday, stating that the Qovernment of Japan have sent an ultimatum to (Jermany, requesting withdrawal of the Herman warships from China waters, disarmament and immediate disposal
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      BELGIAN CAMPAIGN.
      202 9 Concentrating on Liege Forts. RkCTM's TkLBURlM. London, August 15. The report that the Germans are march ing on Antwerp is officially denied. Biush.1i: The Belgian headquarters announce thai there .1* no fighting yeaterd&y. Long Belgian reconnaissances failed to discover the enemy's forces, and it is believed that they
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      Great Battle Impending.
      103 9 London. Auk ant. A cannonade heat J at Tirlemont from the direction of the neighbouring »'Hig of Bost and Hau^ter.le. at three o'closk on Saturday afternoon, is believed to be the beginning of a yreat battle. A French (i ivrrnni )0t <jiu uuniqua, pro paring the public
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      French Begin Fighting.
      67 9 Official.— The French began the offensive in force on Friday night along the line of Maarboarg and Luneville. The movement Was HucoessfuUy continued yesterday. A Paris telegram says tbe Allies will do fcsaanl that Turkey disarms tbe Gjeb n and BresUu. It is anticipated that Turkey will
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      Germany in Difficulty.
      115 9 An official Press Bureau message says that the Germans are greatly incoaveaisSMsd by tbe scarcity of honet. Thousands have been killed or cat.turwl by the Belgian*. <■• i many cannot obtain mote. A «t*te of sieg< is officially proclaimed in Bulgaria. In an artillery duel at Dioant
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      Germans and the Bayonet
      58 9 London, August 15. Tbe Press Bureau announces that there are indications of the Germans endeavouring to envelope the extreme left, of the allied foroes. There have been one or two engagements, but mainly outpost affairs. The French and Belgian artillery continues to bo superior, while the
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      Reason for Silence.
      22 9 The smallness of the area of operations in Belgium and the nearness of Brussels particularly, necessitates the present silence.
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      POLISH HOME RULE.
      77 9 The Grand Duke Nicholas has issued a stirring manifesto foreshadowing home rule for Poland. It says Tbe boar is sounded when the sacred dream of the Poles may be' realised. The army brings you tbe solemn news of reconciliation with Russia. Under the Czar's sceptre Polan 1
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      ANTI-BRITISH FEELING IN TURKEY.
      17 9 There is a bitter anti- British feeling on the part of the Turks.
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      GENERAL EMICH.
      17 9 The report of the death of tbe German General. Emich, at Liege, is totally unconfirmed.
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      BRILLIANT FRENCH VICTORY.
      92 9 Bavarian Army Corps Routed. Ths French have brilliantly defeated a Bavarian army corps at Avricourt and Circy. on tbe borders of Lorraine. Tbe enemy fled, leaving many dead, wounded and prisoners. The French continue to advance on the Vosges anl I'pper Alsace where they re captured Thann.
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      RUSSIA'S ADVANCE.
      49 9 Upsets German Time Table. The Hussian mobilisation has been unex pectedly expeditious. Naturally tbe move ments are carefully veiled, but there are indications that masses of Russians are beginning to move. This, combined with tbe checks in Belgium, is likely to completely upset the German's time table.
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      AUSTRIAN ATTACK REPULSED.
      94 9 Great Army Engaged. London, August 15. Nish: Official. -On Thursday, 400,099 Austrians made a concerted night attack all along the Servian frontier and were repulsed after the fiaroest fighting and with considerable losses. Tin enemy, ho »ev jr. luroeodxl in crjss ing tbe rivdr Save and oaptar
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      Russians Victorious.
      90 9 TWO AUSTRIAN REGIMENTS ANNIHILATED. A French official despatoh says the Rna sians have been victorious on tbe Dniester where the fourth Austrian infantry regiment and tbe first Austrian cavalry nave bean annihilated. Tbe Russians destroyed tbe railway and telegraph lines at eleven points along the River Memel. to
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    GOEBEN AND BRESLAU.
    128 9 Bought by Turkey. The official Press Bureau announces that there ir no reason to doubt that Turkey is about to replaoe the Germans on the Goeben and the Breslau by Turkish officers and crews. This official statement shows that Turkey has purchased the vessels. The tact that
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    Official Warning Against Rumours.
    50 9 PRESS BUREAU ASSURANCES. The Official Press Bureau warns the British public against rumours of the arrival of wounded men or disabled ships in Great Britain, which, without exception, are base lew, and says that successes or reverses of British arms will be announced officially without delay.
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    GERMAN STEAMER SEIZED.
    46 9 It is officially announced that tbe Nyassa Und Government armed steamer Gwendolen completely surprised tbe German Government armed steamer Wissmann on the eastern shore of the lake. Her engines and guns were removed and the captain and engineers and mechanics were made prisoners.
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    Bank of England Gold
    36 9 The Kank of England gold influx during the week was 5 J millions sterling. London, August 17. The Austrian Ambassador has left London. He is returning to Austria from Falmouth by sea.
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    COMMUNICATION TO JAPAN.
    47 9 A reference having been made to com munioation with Tokio being interrupted, we learn from inquiries that the cable services are working quite satisfactorily. Tbe breakdown is prjbably on tbe lines across Rossi* and Siberia. Tbe Prince of Wales's fund ie a million sterling.
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    French Consular Cables.
    302 9 We are indebted to tbe French Consul for the following telegram Paris, August 15. General Sir John French, Commander in chief of the British foroes in the field, has arrived in Paris where' he win received wit l 'raatic ovations. He had a long conference with President
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    REFERENCES IN TELEGRAMS.
    289 9 Charlerni is a Belgian fortm*. on tbe Sambre, 19 miles, W. by S. of Namur, and is coni^ottd with Brussels t»y the Cbarleroi ssssV Gembloux is a commune in Belgium, 5 miles K.N.E. of Ligny (celebrated for a battle between the Prussians and French, Jane 18, 1815.
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    MEXICO AFFAIRS.
    13 9 RSCTBK'S TaLKOBAM. London, August 15. General Carracza has entered Mexico City.
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    AMERICA CUP POSTPONED.
    18 9 RaoTia's Tiueuis. London. August 15. The America Cup race* have been post poned until 1915.
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    THE DAVIS CUP.
    19 9 Rictib's Tklboram. London, August 16. Australasia has won the Davis cup at Forest Hill, Long Island.
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    LONDON RUBBER SPECIAL.
    31 9 (From Our Own Correspondint.) London, August 15. There is a steady trade in spot rubber. Tbe auctions are indefinitely postponed. A heavy shortage in Para supplies is noted.
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    GUNBOAT SOLD FOR A DOLLAR.
    413 9 German at Canton Purchases The Tsingtau. Writing from Canton on August 6, the special correspondent of the China Mail says A few days ago before the declaration of war the Tsingtau steamed up and anchored off The Bund. She was cleared for action. Two days
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    Y. W. C. A.
    87 9 As tbe Y. W. C. A. Hall has been found too small to teat the large number who have registered for tbe ambulance claw, tbe Y. M. 0. A. Hall has been kindly lent for the remainder of tbe lectures. The lecture on Wednesday will therefore
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    45 9 The funeral took place at the Bubbling WtU Cemetery, Shanghai, of the late Mr. C. S. Crawford, second engineer of the CM atesfeer Yushnn. who died at tbe General Hofpiul from typhoid fever. The deceased, who was a native of Sydaey, Australia, was very j'pjlar.
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    PACIFIC RATES.
    436 9 N.Y.K. Decision To Withdraw From Conference. It is annonnoed in The China Press that the Nippon Yusen Kaisha has withdrawn from the Trans- Pacific Conference which was established so recently as tbe Bth inst. At an interview, one of the managers oi the Nippon Yusen Kaisha stated to
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    BRITISH SHIPPING.
    299 9 Decrease of 281,000 Tons In Construction. The shipbuilding returns compiled and issued by Lloyd's Register of Shipping for the quarter ended June 80, 1914, show that as compared with the corresponding quarter of last year there is a decline in tbe tonnage under construction in the United Kingdom
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    TO PREVENT WAR.
    258 9 Socialist Advocacy of General Strike. The Socialist Congress at Paris recently discussed the question of possible means of preventing war. The speaker* were divided in opinion, some maintaining that it would be useless to talk of revolts and strikes in time of war, since they knew that
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    Situation in Malaya.
    468 9 The following proclamation was issued on Saturday Whereas by Ordinance No. IX of 1818 it is, amongst other things, enacted that the Governor in Council may prohibit by proclamation for a period in such proclamation to be mentioned the exportation from this Colony either absolutely or to
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    H.M.S. MALAYA.
    207 9 Progress Made in Construction Of The Vessel. The following statement of the progress made in the construction of H. M. S. Malaya appears in the F.M.S. Government Gazette of the 14th instant:— The total weight on the blocks is about 3,300 tons. The bulkhead armour is approaching completion
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    F.M.S. Government Appointments.
    136 9 The following appointments are notified in the current issue of the F.M.S. Govern, ment Gaaette Mr. H. F. Nutter to act as an unofficial member of the Federal Council, Mr. K. Macleod 10 bo an lni«i>ector of Machinery, F.M.S., Mr. J. 0. Fuller to bo an assistant
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    Great Fire at Hangchow.
    160 9 A very large tire took place in the Yiengyaokai. Hangchow, on August 1, when over 100 houses were burnt to the ground, and nine people burnt to death. This is the fifth time in fire years that this part has been bant oat. Only a few
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    Nyalas Estates.
    3218 10 ATTACK ON CHINESE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Charges and Counter-Charges. The annual g»neral meeting of the Nyalas RubU r Kstat Limitiil. was held on Satur day at the offices of the company, French Bank Building*. Mr. Koh San Ilia prc-idid. others present being Capt. Craig, Dr. Li in Boon
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    GERMANY'S HOUR OF FATE.
    347 10 The Crown Prince and Menace Of Invasion. (iurmany's Hoar of Fate" says the Ber lin correspondent of the Daily News is Ike title of a pamphlet written by Lieut. Colonel I robonius, and recommended for general perusal by the Crown Prince. In a tele gram to
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    NEWS FROM THE NORTH.
    1055 10 Incidents at the Outbreak Of War. The North China Kaily News of August 8, to hind from Shanghai to day, contains a nurnbtr of interesting news items at the oatbroak of war bolwdeo Grdat Britiin and Germany. Kro.n amojg these, we take the following The fir*t
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    11 10 Still daughters ran cheap. It's the lively kind that come expensive.
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      Bukit Katil.
      126 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— On reading the report of Bukit Katil Estate in your issue of 18th inst. I notice that many important questions asked by European shareholders and the answers given by the chairman have been omitted. The only remarks reported in full
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      Golf.
      180 10 Keppel < iolf Club. Following is the result of the August medal competition Class A. Singapore (iolf Club. The August monthly bogey competition was played on Saturday and Sunday and resulted in a win for Mr. G. C. Procter who returned the best card. The sweep was won by
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    DIARY OF THE WAR.
    352 10 June 27.— Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his consort at Serajevo in Bosnia. July 25. Austrian ultimatum to Servia expires. July 28. Austria declares war on oervia on the ground of complicity in the Serajevo assassinations. Russia mobilising for war with Austria. British fleet U
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    84 10 A plan is on foot to hold a Chino- Japanese Exhibition, and if it matures Osaka will be its site. It was originally planned by Mr. ljuin, former Minister to China, with a view to promoting commercial and social relations between the two countries, and President Yuan Shib-kai heartily supported
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    The Draper's Boy.
    1125 10 PAGES FROM THE RECORDS OF CITY COMPANY. Days of the Mysteries." Five hundred and fifty years ago the other day, the Drapers' Company it reived its first charter from Kdwanl 111. The anniversary of the event is being comme morated by the writing of the company's history.
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    P. AND 0. STEAMERS ESCAPE.
    760 11 The Oriental's Experience in A Typhoon. Interesting details of the experiences of the P. and O. steamer Oriental on her re>«Dt trass Japan have been supplied to the Shanghai Ml rcury. in an inifrview, by Mr. J. A. BaseßbseM a, one nf the paswngers. m
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    China's Medical Needs.
    117 11 Renter's Agency at Peking learns that the Korkefeller Foundation has already teleplied its approval of two minor recomint ndatioD- marie by the Rockefeller Commission, whose investigations concerning the medical nerds of China an- not yet completed. The ncommendations approved are the eetablislimcnt of six fellowships, each of
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    72 11 With a view to encouraging emigration to Brazil, the Japanese Government has been granting aid to emigrants. It is now reported that tin authorities have decided to abandon the allowance, aod the companies will, in future, have to despatch emigrants entirely on their own responsibility. As a result the emigration
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    STOCKS AND SHARES.
    710 11 Prices Quoted in the Market This Morning. Singapore, ADg. 8, 1014. Messrs. Lyall and Evatt, Exchange and Share Brokers, issue the following list of quotations this morning The quotations are only nominal. [London Stock Exchange Closed.j Norn. Valui Bdvbks. 8bllbu». 2/- AUagar 1/4J 1 An^lo-Java 2/6 3/0
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    Britain During War.
    2933 12 FINANCIAL CONFUSION AND FOOD DIFFICULTIES. Emergency Schemes Needed. The following notes contributed by Mr. D. Logan Wright to The Nation In Arms, journal of the National Service League, under the heading "Condition of Great Britain During a Great War" may be reproduced with peculiar appropriateness at tbe
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    "ACTORS' SUNDAY."
    705 12 The Forthcoming Shakespeare Celebration. In regard to the controversy that has been raised in the matter of the proper celebration of the Shakespeare Tercentenary, which falls on April 28, 1016, we (Daily Chronicle), have received a spirited manifesto from Mr. William Poel. It is headed Actors Day." A
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    PASSENGERS OVERSEAS.
    412 12 Forthcoming Arrivals and Departures. The following pas longer bookings to the Straits are taken from the London and China Bxpress. It should be understood that, iv some instances, bookings may be provisional and that intending passengers may alter the i arrangements, subsequent to the issuance of this list
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    HUMOURS OF WAR IN ALBANIA.
    342 12 Magical Effect of Englishman's Eyeglass. A lighter side to the tragedy of Albania is disclosed by Mr. Jack Heaton Armstrong, brother of Captain Heaton Armstrong, private secretary to Prince William of Wicd, who lias just returned to London after a stay of several weeks in
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      419 13 THE STRAITS TIMES Can be obtained at the following places in Singapore Messrs. Jnhn Little A Co., Lt-.l Messrs. Kelly and W«l*h. Ltd Money Chancer, Raffles Hotel. M.iney I'h m^i r Adelpbi Hotel. Moony l bai«f r, Hot 'i do I'Rnrope Money Changer. Hotel van Wijk. Mt^srn. Kob Co.. Bran
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      265 14 INSURANCE. FEDERAL LIFE •BSUFUNCE COMPANY OF CAKAUA. Established 1883. Direot Government Suoerviaion. Government Audit. Policies are "WOKLiJ WIDE." and Non-Forfei table Large Nat Surplua above liabilities for Reserve and all outstanding claims. Naw Buainaaa, 1918, 0ver. ..19,876,000.00 Cash Loans, Settle monts, etc., made locally. Numerous modern schemes. 4. H. EVANS,
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      482 14 BANKINI HONGKONG AND BHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. PAID UP CAPITAL 156,000,000 RESERVE FUNDS Sterling 1,600,000 at 2/ 116,000,000 Silver ♦17,850,000 $82,850,000 Reserve Liability ot Proprietors 1 16,000X00 COURT OF DIRECTORS Hon Mi. D. I.andale. Chairman. W. L. Pattenden, Esq., Deputy Chairman. 8. H. Dodwell, Esq. P. H. Holyoak, Bsq. O. T.
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      464 14 BANKING. DEUTSCH ASIATISCHE BANK. FULLY PAID UP CAPITAL (Sh. Taala 7,800,000). Head Office Shanghai. Board ot Director)" Berlin. BRANCHES: Berlin, Ca'entta, Hamburg, Canton, Hankow, Hongkong, Kobe, Peking, Tientsin, Tsinanfu, Tsingtau, Yokohama, THE FOLLOWIN6 BANKB AND BANKERS ARE REPRESENTED ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORB: Bank fuer Handel nnd Industrie." Berliner Handels-Gesellschaft.
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      557 14 BALEB BY AUCTION. SALE BY ORDER OF The Supreme Court of the Federated Malay States, at tha inatanoa of tha Chargee. SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION. By Messrs. Gleeson and Co., at the Selangor Chamber of Commerce, No. 1, O:d Market Square, Kuala Lumpur. On tha 92nd SEPTEMBER, 1914, at 11
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      255 14 MORTGAGEES SALE Of VALUABLE FREEHOLD PROPERTY SITUATE AT AND KNOWN AS No. 82, HEBREN STREET, MALACCA, To b 3 sold by auotion by Mr. Chua Poh Cheng at his saleroom, No. 148, Heeren Street, Malacca, On Saturday, Acocst 22, 1914, at 2 p.m. All that piece of freehold land situate
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    THE MOTORING WORLD.
    762 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Minimising Street Perils. An ingenious lifeguard for the wheels of motor vehicles has just been patented by Mr. H. Newbold, of Bi Albans, Herts. The guard possesses both radial and horizontal movement. The former allows the whole guard to move out
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    "What is the World Comiog To?"
    152 15 To tbe man who has come home the most noticeable and distressing change that has taken place dariog his absence is the one in behaviour, physique, and morale of the boys and yonng men of this nation He finds, says Cosmo Hamilton in tbe
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    54 15 Is he a friend of yours "I don't know. I've never tried to borrow money from him or asked him to get a relative a job." Mr. Softly Here s somebody proposes to kill all idiots in their childhood." Miss Pert Dreadful idea. There are not enough men to go
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      141 15 The Traveller's Malay Pronouncing Hand-Book. This bandy little book has now reached its TENTH EDITION, a sore indication of its usefulness. Price, $1 .25 pep copy Post Free, $1 .50. PUBLISHERS FRASER NEAVE, LTD., oo iSsSo Q li*v1 i* v THE HONGKONG ROPE MANUFACTURING CO. (Established 1883) 1 MANUFACTURERS OF
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      352 16 TO BE LET OB SOLO. FURNISHED SEABIDE REBIOENCEB TO LET. BELINDA andJDANIT A, to let furnished. Apply No. 9, Mt. Sophia. 15 v FLOOR TO LET To let, 2nd Floor, No. 8, Malacca Stree Immediate entry. Apply Meyer Brothers. 81 1 n HOUSE TO LET. To let, furnished. Immediate entry.
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      496 16 TO BE LET OR SOLD. MOMS It) LET. At Zetland House. Apply to No. 1, Robinson Road. 6-6 v TO LET. No. 1, 6 and 8, Institution Bill, No. 1, Devonshire Road. Apply at No. 69, Stanley Street. 14 8 278 OFFICEB TO LET. Bright and airy office* on the
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