The Straits Times, 14 November 1914

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    12 1 The Straits Times. NO. 24.647 SINGAPORE. SATURDAY. 14. 1914. PRICE 10 CENTS.
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      166 1 jiilTl" BEER. GRAMOPHONE RECORDS English, Chinese and Malay, REDUCED TO cents J^ cents KATZ BROS., Ltd. r THE R°NE.° Duplicator. 80 FACSIMILE LETTERS PER MINUTE. [Prices from Mad* $2O to $200. J^. ASK US TO SHOW YOU. SPECIALITIES SLEDGE BRAND MILK. CONDENSED UNSWEETENED unsurpassed in Tea or Coffee. NATURAL STERILISED
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      166 1 ROBINSON CO. Modern mKk Raincoats mJk Jm FOR ALL OCCASIONS. W- fey All our Raincoats are 1^" made for tlie Tropics. TH ft 1 I \i p 1 THE K I I "DORSET" RAINCOAT V~ i s an up-to-date coat. Well cut, tailored |^9B: jfM $P and finished from a
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      13 1 GOODRICH! j TYRES. i 1 Soli >< ints i i AOAMSON GILFILLAN CO., LTD.
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    Avalanche of Men.
    1406 2 THE KAISERS PET REGIMENT DUMFOUNDED. Fury of the Irish Guards. A Private in the Irish Guards now lyiDg wounded in King's Cross Hospital, London, i writes in the Daily Chronicle as follows: Darius the retreat from Mons we arrived 'at a village where we intended to billet
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    PLANTATION COOLIES.
    413 2 Singapore Firm Sues Hongkong Contractors. An action connected with a judgment obtained in Singapore nn February '27 last was introduced at HonxVong before the acting Cbief Justice (Mr. H H. J. Gompcrtz) on November 3, the parties being the Chop See Wo firm. Raffles Quay, Singapore, plaintiffs, against
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    The American Merchant Marine.
    308 2 The Oregonian, of Portland, Oregon' observen that the American people are at last thoroughly aroused to the need of an American merchant marine. It took a general European war to do it, but it is done. Terrified at the possibility that they caooot send their products
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    134 2 An impcwiD^ ceremony took place in the Cathedral at Haiphong on October 29 when a solemn mass was celebrated in memory of the allies' who have been killed in action. The cathedral was draped in black and silver relieved by escutcheons bearing the tricolour, and an immense catafalque also decorated
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      178 2 IKi? WwMBKmwM A daily dose its of pi m# #m #m K= BRAND i M SUPtllV* will help you to look £)_i <■- < well, feel well and keep fit <2| tlr* mentally and physically p4 A powerful invigorator. iY 'i P"vK i i i fV*"3 /.v It can be
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      12 2 For Children's Hacking Cough at Niubt Woods Or<.at Pcppcruiini Core Is M.
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      431 2 WHYNOTIME ACLEARSKIN CUTICURA SOAP Used exclusively and Cuticura Ointment occasionally will promote and maintain a clear skin, free from pimples, blackheads, and other unsightly eruptions. Samples Free by Post C uurum Aoap ami Olntmrat sot.l everywhere. Sample of nili wllh 32-p. book rree from Dearest depoi: Newbery. 27. Charterhou«e Hq
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      543 2 TRY— 1 Beecham's Pills, they are jus the thing as a fn.nly medicine. Nothing to be compared with their, has yet been put before the public. For over half a century this nvdicine has been an easy First Favounie in countless households and the name and fame of BeechWs Plls
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    Torpedo Attack.
    896 3 PROTECTIVE ARMOUR OF OUR WARSHIPS. The Weapons in Use. The Kinking of the British cruisers Hogue, Creasy, and Aboukir by torpedo attack has occasioned no little anxiety on tbe part of many of the public as regards our Navy, says a writer in a borne paper. Tbe apparent
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    NOTES ON RUBBER.
    1135 3 Features of the Industry In September. The section of the Board of Tr ule retnrns for S. it'iubcr dealing with rau materials shows (says The Financier of Octuber 9) that tin em ie rubber trade has suffered far less than many others from the war. While both
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    59 3 A firo which broke out at Teroewai, Tatuiang (Acbeen) on November 8, resulted in the total destruction of the Chinese quarter tbe damage is estimated at f. 70,000. Another destructive tire took place on the Ist inst., at a place called Watansoppeng, in the Celt-bo*. M native honses boin^ burnt
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      277 3 S. Smith Son, L» A Watch and Chronometer Makers A to the Admiralty. Our WorlJ-Famous "STRAND" WATCH. W.ih our R.gi>rcrrd DUST-PROOF CAF. All Stfft Sterling English ■<!*_ Silver, Lever, wf\^\^^ttk Open Face, in heavy B^^^*^ «r 'V f^ R A 3.C 3 V V t Certificate of extra. I Warranty.
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      34 3 Lame Back. L\me back may be cnr.il by applying t hamberlain'is Pain Balm two or three times a day with a vigorous rubbiog at each appli cation. Fur gale by all Dispensaries and Uraki-.
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      588 3 Nervousness Anaemia, Indigestion, and Awful Nervous Terrors cared by Dr. Cassell's Tablets. Mrs. Flonnoe Hies*, of 97, Gordonroad, Peckham, London, S.E., says:— "I owe uiy life to Dr. Caasell's Tablets. I was so weak I could not bear jKCw> 1 cannot describe Vo jF I'feir^mu/t fall. W mfmlk heart umil.l
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      593 3 NOTICES. RILEY HARGREAVES COY.. LIMITED. The Transfer Books of this Company will be closed from 11th to 31st, curt., inclusive. UNITED ENGINEERS LIMITED, D. Mill«k, Aotg. Secretary, hanan an ai 11 THE ART FURNITURE DEPOT, 167, Orchard Road. High-class furniture in Teak and Meranti, at lowest prices. Superior workmanship. Estimates
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      373 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. R&0. STEAM NAVIGATION CO. For China, Japan, Penang, Ceylon, Australia, India, Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean Ports, Plymouth London. For Freight, Passage and further information, apply to H W. BUCKLAND, Agent. COMBINED SERVICE OF THE OCEAN 8. 8. CO.. LTD.. ft THE WEST AUSTRALIAN 8. N. CO.. LTD. BETWEEN Frsmantls
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      515 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N. Y. K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP GO., LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. A service is maintained between Yokohama via ports to Marseilles, London and Antwerp, under mail contract witb the Imperial Japaaeae Government. Tbe New Twin- screw Steamer rt maintaining this service have been specially designed and constructed, and are
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      618 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIBATION GO.. LD. SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Kretay, Pake, Tringganu, Bisot, Semerak, Baohok, "»'n«Hn. Tabai. Bangnara, Telupin, Panarai, Patani, Singora, Laoon, Kobsamni, Bandon, Langauen, Taku, Chumpon, Kfthfak and Bangkok. Dim Osparturs A STEAMER Nov. IT Nov. Sl— 3 p.m. 24 OS— 3 p.m. Tbe Steamors are fitted
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      882 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. "NEDERLaAND" STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED (ROYAL NETHERLANDS MAIL). REGULAR fortnightly sailings from AMSTERDAM via LONDON, GENOA, Colombo and SINGAPORE to Java and VICE VERSA. For fuTther particulars, apply to Internationale Credlet-en Handelsvereenlglng Rotterdam," Agents. 4.9 v OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO. LIMITED, AND CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. GO. LTD.
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      668 5 "JENATZY TYRES. Hooglandt «&5 C^o->, Singapore. STEAMER SAILINGS. KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ Royal Packet Navigation Co., of Batavia. 2 3, Collyer Quay. UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIA GOVERNMENT. The undermentioned dates of deperture \re only approximate. Japara Ba*an, ApiApi. Nor. 16 Sampit Prit-i Ra^jiv, S»pat Tembilahan, Tjecako and Rengat. Nor.
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      512 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. LIMITED TO PENAN6. RANGOON AND CALCUTTA. TO PENANG, MADRAS AND NEGAPATAM. TO PORT BWETTENHAM, PENANG. NEGAPATAM. MADRAS AND COROMANOEL GOABT PORTB. TO ADELAIDE. MELBOURNE AND BYDNEY. Vetst 'b wiil be despatched to above ports ss opportunity offers. For terms and rates of freight
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      470 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. INDOCHINA BTEAM NAY. CO.. LTD. Diract Service to Japan via Hongj kontf A Shanghai, and to Caloutta via Penang, from Singapore. Taking cargo on thorough Bills ot Lading for Canton. Macao, Swatow, Amoy, Cbefoc. Tientsin, Newchwang, Yangtsze Ports, Formosa, tbu Philippines, etc., eta, etc. Steamers. Tons. Commander. Kutsano
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      539 6 LATEST ADVERTISEMENT*. BOARD AND REBIOENCE. Large comfortable rooms with quiet Bnglith family. |40 a month. Apply Com forWble, o/o Straits Times. 1411 b 28 11 AUCTION SALE OI 118 BAGS COFFEE To be held at No. 88, Robertson Quay, On Thursday, Novmbbb 19, at 9.80 am. (For account of conoerued).
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      290 6 M. C HUDSON (Late of Robinson Piano Co.). TUNER, REPAIKEK akd REGULATOH. TUNING $4.00 CASH. Yearly subscribers taken on low rates. Charges for repairs moderate. Workmanship guaranteed. Free advice given to intending buyers of new or second hand pianos. Estimates for repairs made. Trial order solicited SAILORS' HOME. Tilipuonk: 1163.
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    DAILY TIME TABLE.
    98 7 FIXTURES -Saturday, November 14. High Water, 7.30 a.m., 7.87 p.m. Government Holiday. Sunday, November 15. High Water, 4.8 a.m., 8.41 p.m. Monday, November 16. High Water, Ml a.m., 9 33 p.m. < Government Holiday. Tuesday, November 17. High Water, 9.17 a.m., 10 29 p.m. Wednesday, November 18.
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    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE
    180 7 TO DAT. B*tn Pahat 8 pm Saigon 8 pm Malacca, P. Swettenham and Penang 8 pm Miri, Labuan, JeHselton Kmliit, Sandnkan, etc. 4 pm Batavia 4 pm Anamba and Natuna Is. 4 pm Poll lo< 4 pm Keriruon 4 pm Pulau Batam and Pulau Bulany 4 pm
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    Burma Rubber Planters.
    174 7 The Lower Burma Planters' Association have appealed to tbe Lieutenant Governor on the qumaioo the Local Government giving tciujnirrrj financial assistance to rubb. r pUnt.ru owing to the diAoultiea in winch Ujoj find themselves placed by the present situation is Kurope Tbe letter points oat tbe son
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    PASSENGERS OVERSEAS.
    643 7 Forthcoming Arrivals And Departures. The following passenger bookings to the Straits are taken from the London and China Express. It should be understand tbat, in some instances, bookings may be provisional and that intending passengers may alter their arrangements, subsequent to the issuance of this list in London
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    CHURCH SERVICES.
    411 7 Sunday, November 15, 1914. St. Andruw's Cathrdral.— 'J'Jnd Sunday after Trinity. 7.45 a.m. —Holy Communion (Choral) Introit. i-2 Ser-icf. Merbeche Hymn at Offertory, 81* Hymn at Communion, 828; Hymi at Ablutions, HI Nuno Dimittis, Toiua Perrgrinus. 9.16 a.m.— Matinß, followed by Holy Communion (Plain.) First Lesson, Hos. XIV
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    FINANCE AND COMMERCE.
    158 7 EXCHANOB SiMOAroaa, Noykmbbi 18, 1014. Oa Lohdoii Bank 4 m/i 2/4 Demand 2/4£ Private 8 m,'s 2/4 On 1^0iA..........8ank T. T. 174$ Oh HoHa«o«a...Bank d,'d M 25 f O« SHA«omAi....Bank d/d m 10C j O» Java Bank T. T. m 141J Oa Jafah Bank d/d m 114
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      MINING.
      195 7 !f*? c 1 Bnyew slue <S 10 10 Ampan* 7.00 1 1 AyerWeni! 0.15 10 10 Belat 100 10 10 Rniang 0.75 10 10 Kampai 10 10 Kanaboi 10 10 Kinta Association 41 £1 KinUTio 1.1J.6 i'J 41 Labat Miner 10 S Malayan Collieries £1 £1 Malayan Tins 1.11.6
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      BUB BEB.
      616 7 IfPol Buyers. Seller* Value (S ay- a/- auuu i/b 1/7 £1 41 Anglo-Java 2/. a/- Anglo- Malay 6/9 7/9 3/- a/- Batons MaUka -/6 /10 £1 41 Batn Tiga 1.6.0 1.15.0 2/- 3/- Bekoh /8 £1 41 Bukit Kajang 1.6.0 1.8.8 £1 41 Bukit Linteng 2.0.0 3.6.0 2/-
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      GENERAL
      123 7 tl 41 B. Smeitinfi Co. 13/- 18/fl tl 41 I'm!. 1.0.0 1.2.8 Kleotric T'wayi 8/- 4,8 10 10 Fnaer Noave 60.00 55.00 60 60 Hammer k Co. 86.00 96.00 LOO Howarth Erakioe 46X0 100 7% Prof. 100.00 100 100 Rail Bro, Del. 100.00 10 10 Maynard A 00. 12.60
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      D E BENT URES.
      62 7 Buyers Sellers United Engineers 6% •1,284 600 Singapore Electric Tramways 6 £850,000 Spore Municipal 5% $1,878,000 B%pm Spore Municipal 44% of 1907 •1,600,000 pai Buyers Sellers Spore Municipal 4}% of 1909 •1,000,000 pa* Spore Municipal 4% 2,000,000 9%die Spore Municipal 4% £800,000 981 »**The baying quotations
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      90 7 AUCTION SALES Powell and Co. November 17.— At saleroom, British Steam Launch. I'hyllis lying at Hylam Kongsi Pier, at 2.H0. November 21 At II >llycroft, Stevens Hi, Superior teak household furniture, Cjttage Piano, a tine collection of rare Plants, etc., property of M. K. Plumpton Esq., at 1.30. Chin* Kenf
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      10 7 For Chronic Cheat Complaints, Woods' Great Peppermint Core Is. 6d.
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      35 7 W. P. H. 0. WILLS HAND-MADE CIGARETTES. CARLSBERG BEER^ World-wide Sole Agents THE EAST ASIATIC CO., LTD., Singapore. KYNOCH'S HIGH-CLASS T EXPLOSIVES FOR Dislodging Tree Stumps AND General Blasting Operations BOLE AOINTIi McAlister Co., Ltd.
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      66 7 AT THE HARIMA HALL CINEMATOGRAPH. NOBTH BRIDGE ROAD TO-WIGHT AT 8.18 EMOTIONAL ITALA PRODUCTION IN 3 PARTS THE LITTLE ORPHANS This is a photoplay of strong domestic interest in wl |sfj the evil pnrpcae of the villain am' tliu loy.il goal tien of the good people are rtrtkirg y ooLtr.sttid.
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      97 7 WEATHER REPORT. Kandang Kerbau Hospital, November 1:). 9 a.m. 8 r.M. 9 p.m Bared. 82 Fah 29.82 a 29.729 29.817 Temp. 87.4 87.0 81.4 Wet Bulb Ther 7i».m 78.0 77.8 I >ir. of Wind Cklni Sl' calm Max. shade Temp. 90.0 Mm 74.! Max. in San HAJ Te rad. Ther
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    The Straits Times. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14. THE LONG SILENCE.
    1184 8 The Straits Times. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14. THE LONG SILENCE. The news from the chief theatre of war ban been very scanty of late. For weeks we beard nothing as to tbe number of casualties and it is extraordinarily difficult to fix with any decree of accuracy the position of the
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    67 8 Messrs. John Little and Co. have, for some yean now, issued attractive Christmas greeting cards with a toncb of local colour in them. We havo seen a sample of tbeir 1914 wries, and to th-we who prefer tbe<]uiet, artistic card we can recommend these card", for they pjsscss both qualities.
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    11 8 Latest advertisements of the day appear on page 7 and 11.
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    68 8 Mr. A. K. Barney, acting Superintendent of tbe P. and O. Company, Calcutta, committed suioide on the 3rd inst. by jumping Ml of an office window. IKatb was instantaneous. The American Navy Department has ordf red the Marconi station at Honolulu to be closed within 24 hours unless a satisfactory
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    42 8 At the meeting of the Penang Municipal Commissioners, Mr. Peel presiding, it was propped that municipal officers, volunteering and accepted for ttie front, should !>.• granted half pay on condition that they went with the consent of the Commissioners. This was agreed to.
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    53 8 I We are informed that the new time-table for tbe F.M.S. railway system comes into operation on Monday. It is pointed out that as far as Singapore is concerned the moat important alternation is that tbe uight mail will from Monday leave Tank lioad at 7 p.m. instead of at
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    58 8 Tbe Adelphi Hotel is now ander ci fitly new management and a reduction is being made in the rates for the guests whose comfort will be specially studied. Strict supervision in all ilej artu.ents aud impiuve meiits iv the cuisine should do much to bring back the prosperity and popularity
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    61 8 A Paris telegram cays :—Botb sides are using largu forces of mounted cyclists to occupy advanced posts. If the cyclists ure attacked by cavalry they can throw their machines into the middle of the road, where tlie spokes of the wheels form a perfect cbstacle against the charging horses. The
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    57 8 There is much agitation in tbo press at home about securing for English interests certain portions of German trade, also the recovery of that which English manufacturer* bate lost. The chief difficulty is apparently one of finance, necessitating liberal banking concessions. English bankers so far are indisposed to assist materially,
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    68 8 The Temps states that the Kheims Law Courts have re opened under a bail of shells Tbe Public Attorney, who spoke amidst the deafening thunder of tbe guns, said: "We ineist on coming here while the shells rake the city and incendiary bombs destroy our dearest and most sacred monuments
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    74 8 We (London and China Express) can quite comprehend that our Dutch friends scarcely appreciate the attentions of the patrolling vvaaeln of tbe belligerent Powers. A recent case is of a Dutcn mall buiu uutwsrd Wmnrl from Rotterdam for Java being searched seven times— three times in the Atlantic and four
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    78 8 The Postmaster-General in London announces that letter and parcel *****14 for many places abroad are at present being forwarded by routes other than thoße in ilirati-d in tbe Post Office Guide. The parcel post, via France or via France and Italy, to the following, amongst other places, is huh pended
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    90 8 Tbe third engineer of the Dutch steamer Keynst, lying in harbour, came by some serious injuries on board bis vessel about seven o'clock yesterday morning. He had tbe misfortune to slip on the eugine room Ik i Hi r and fall practically from tbe top to the bottom, fracturing some
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    97 8 News from Port Blair reports tbe murder of Mr. H. Monin, late of tbe Government Service of that port, by a convict servant. The <li ceased, who was 75 years old, and living with his eldest son, ordered a Burman convict to <1 some work, at which he became iusoleut.
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    104 8 The Pioneer's London correspondent cables that the Morning Post's Petrograd oorre spondent telegraphs that the Germans have placed on the graves of their dead in East Prussia as trophies helmets, etc., but no crosses, whereas large mounds have been left in Poland surmounted by crosstH. The dis crepancy led to
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    149 8 There was an amusing passage in the course of the bankruptcy pr«-?eodinKS before Mr. Justice Earnsbaw yrst- id-iy. in which, as is sometimes the caw, law took into I itself something of the phraseology of com- meroe. It was a question of how much a < ilebtor should pay to
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    329 8 Lady Evelyn Young arrived from boms this morniDg after an absence from tlis Colony of just over live months. The Rev. K. G. Swindell and Mrs. Swindell arc staying at tbe HotePde I'Kurope. Mrs. Swiudell arrived on the mail this morning. The Ranee of Sarawak has left
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    Qui erat, laborat.
    110 8 To suit the convenience of a larger number of people the daily services at S. Andrew's Cathedral have been cbangi d from 10th iust. The special service of Intercession for our sailors aud soldiers, etc., is now to be at 8.43 a.m on Monday.-*, Wednesdays and Xi
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    A Lecture Upon The War.
    256 8 Quite a large audience listened to a lecture upon the war which Mr. 11. I>. Pringle gave last night at the V.M (\A. He dealt with bis subject in a very thorough manner, explaining carefully the stato of affairs immediately before the outbreak of hostilities
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    News from Dutch Sources.
    276 8 The following ttle^rarun have uppearr I in Nethorlaod. India papers, dated The Hagus) November 7-9 The French haw captured one of tbe German 11 cut. gunx mar Anas, together with one of Kriipp h <■[)*'"•■( rs and a supply of ammunition for the canuou which wan
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      210 8 FOR SALE. ONE WILLETT LIGHT GENERATOR, 60 Lights of 50 Candle Power. THREE WILLETT LIGHT GENERATORS, Each 10 Lights of 50 Candle Power. A 10-LIGHT GENERATOR, of the same description as the above, has been in daily use in our Godown for the past two years. It is simple in
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      154 8 LATEST PATHE WAR GAZETTE BECSIVEO BY TO-DAY 8 MAIL WILL BE SHOWS TO-NIGHT AT THE ALHAMBRA THE PIONEER CIMEMATO6RAPH THEATRE. ■EACH ROM. Weoitd Show 9.1S p.m. Flrtt f hew 7.10 p.m. Tws Showi tor one Payment. IN CONJUNCTION WITH HER SCORN REPAID An Absorbing Detective Drams. THE RIVAL DAUGHTERS A
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    THE WAR.
    1058 9 Still Struggling In France. A HEROIC DEFENCE OF YPRES. Most Striking Episode Of The War. RirnHt Special MB Obdin>r» W*r Immmk London, November 12, 1 p.m, A Psris communique says on tbe left wing tbe action is as violent as ever, with alternate unimportant advances snd retreats. The
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    LATE MR. BUCHANAN SMITH.
    445 9 Court Decides Disposition Of The Estate. The disposition* under the will of the laU< Mr. William Buchanan Smith, of Sins(apor< were undi i discnssi id b. fi>re Mr Justice Neville in tke I'lun ■••ry Division of the English Hush Court of Justice uo October M The
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    Malayan Contingent.
    364 9 THE ARMY COUNCIL READILY I ACCEPTS. Message from Colonial Secretary. On October 27 we forwarded the following telegram to Earl Kitchener, as head of tho War Offioe Hundred ninoty men offer for active service an Malayan Contingent. Age limit 85 average 27. Twenty-four been I regulars, 128 Volunteers,
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    FRIENDLY HELP FOR MEN GOING HOME.
    205 9 Progress of the Fund. Lrt us again explain tbat the object of our fund is to make tbe homeward journey of tbe Malayan Contingent more comfortable. As wo have stated, some of thu men need warm clothing and other necessaries for the vojage, and
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    LONDON RUBBER SPECIAL
    42 9 (From Our Own Corbsspondbmt.) London, November 14. Interim dividends announced are Daman sara 7 per cent. Bukit Cloh 6\, Sialang 4, Klanang 15. Kubbcr is easier owing to tbe Emden's capture and tbe resumption of normal ship in' ntn.
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    Mr. Churchill's Visit to Antwerp.
    119 9 Tbe Morning Pout, cn'nraenting upon a recent visit to Antwei.> by Mr. Winston Churchill, First Lord of the Admiralty, states:— "Mr. Churchill should understand that his activities in fields U-it do not properly concern him cannot conduce to the good working ot tbe Admiralty." Tbe
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    132 9 Out of a large number of applicants for tbe position of Tyneside agent to the Imperial Merchant Service Guild, Cipt. R. White bead, a well known member of tbe nautical profession residing on the north-east coast, b>s been appointed by tbe management com Oil I tee. Capt. White-head, wbo belongs
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    Legislative Council.
    883 9 SUPPLY BILL AND THE NEED FOR ECONOMY. Pilgrims and Pilots. A meeting of the Legislative Council was held yesterday afternoon at which there were present His Excellency the Governor (Sir A. H. Young, K.C.M.G.), His Excellency the General Officer Commanding the Troops (Major General K N. R. Ueade,
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    THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE.
    244 9 Ordinance to Provide for the New Appointment. The current issue of tbe Government OMM contains the draft of a bill to be introduced in tbe Legislative Council to provide for the appointment of a Public TrusUe. In the objects and reasons set out at the foot of
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    THE EMDEN'S COMMANDER.
    643 9 Ceylon Planter's Acquaintance With Him. The Times of Ceylon to hand this morning says We have already mentioned that tbe Kmden is commanded by Capt. K»ri von Muller, and below we print a communication from Mr. A. T. Sydney Smith, of Diyanila Kele, Lindula, wbo met the
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    "Woe to England!"
    218 9 Woe to England A neutral correspondent in Berlin writing on October 16 stated There is no boasting over the German successes. The Berliners say, Yes, we have had victories, but what of the dead Tbe theatres are open and are orowded. Patriotic plays are staged. Thu traffic is re guiar.
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    47 9 Lisbon, October 21. —The Seculo and tbe Hepublica state tbat Portugal is sending to France 8,000 artillerymen under the leadership of General Janus do Castro, and also 4,000 marines. The Seculo declare* tbat when the preparations have been BQisplsiin Portugal will send 90,000 m*n to tbe front
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    39 9 As a means of preventing the great losa of I life from the rapid sinking of warship* when ujined or torpeil >ed, the Admiralty is supplying men in the Navy with swimming collars which can be rapi lly inflated.
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    SPORTING LETTER.
    2091 9 THE KINGS HORSE STILL UNBEATEN. Outsider Wins the Cesarewitch. London, October 16. Sir Ernest Cassel has been unmistakably the lucky owner of this week, for after winning three races on the opening day at Newmarket, he followed it up on the next by carrying off the Cesarewitch with
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    79 10 As far as can be gathered, all the country east of a line drawn from Ostend past Lille, through Guise and then turning east through Argonne and north of Verdun to th, frontier is in the handsof the Germans, while the allies appear to hold the positions west
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    Jottings from Java.
    1850 10 (From A Corrbspondint.) Soerabaya, November 5. At an interview tbe Dutch Minister, the Heer Tivelstra, was granted at Berlin by tbe German Under Secretary for Foreign Affairs a few days ago, says a special Hague wire, tbe latter gave him the most satisfactory us- uracces as to
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    OCTOBER RUBBER RETURNS.
    13 10 ludragiri (Sumatra).— 4,79l lbs.; for huan oial year, SifM lbs.
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    MOREA'S DISTINGUISHED CREW
    546 10 Knights and Professors As Deck Hands. A correspondent on the P. and O. Morea has sent the following to the Englishman (Calcutta) Never in the annals of maritime history has a vissel voyaged under such remarkable conditions as the P. and O. mail boat, tb« Morea, which
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    45 10 The latest Pat!..'- War Gazotte. which irrived by to-day's mail, will be put on at i llit Albambra to-night us well agon Mooday, i #hen an entire change of proyranini.: com- < arising a number of feature filujs and come- i lies will be uivan. I
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      255 10 To tbe Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— Mr. Gaunt is a lawyer and to mem be.s of bis profession criticism of a Govern ment official (to say nothing of an Admiral' is no doubt a fearful matter. He has asked you many questions which can all
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      266 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, I should like to ask, by favour of your columns, how much longer the restrictions are to be kept in force which disallow tho publication of names of steamers arriving or leaving Singapore I To every business man this
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    Golf.
    232 10 X.a.c. v. s.L.a.c. There will be a match between the above clubs at Keppel to-morrow morning, starting at 9.15. Tho teams are as follows K. G. C. Ski-oy Links. 1 f. King i iH. R. L. Dyne J. Valon a. Everitt J.Kennedy 11. U. Mundell |B. J. Henry f
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    172 10 Further successes are beiDg achieved at tbe Palladium by the discretion displayed in the selection of beautiful films. Those who have visited the theatre thia week to see the all-colour programme express the opinion that the pictures are the best yet seen in Singapore. Certainly the art of the cinema
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    A DARING GURKHA EXPLOIT.
    201 11 German Ammunition Store Blown Up On the Yser. London, OaWha M l'eris paper thus describes an exploit of the Umkhas AI th. efforts of th« Allird Artilljry to dislodge the lipavy battcrien noar Slype had tailed, auJ iiviatorH finally locaUil tli ammunition store thrre miles and
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    PRINCE OF WALESS FUND.
    397 11 Further List of Subscriptions. The Hon. Troaeimr, Mr. M. Morrison, begs to acknowledge the receipt of the following flirt) er contributions Amount already acknowledged 1211,901.18 Kenneth Watson (monthly) '20 Tan Kry Liv 5 Chink»k |m No. 18. Khoo Yang Tin, Chop Aik Chiang 1400 Koh San
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    825 11 Prices Quoted la the Market This Morning. Singapore, Nov. 12, 1814. Messrs. Lyall aad Evatt, Exchange and Share Brokers, issue the following list of quotations this morning The quotations on Sterling Shares are only nominal. Nom. S'alci. Bcyiss. Siiuu. 2/- Allagar 1/8 1/74 f 1 An^lo Java
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    Harrisons and Crosfieid.
    3881 12 A GRATIFYING STATEMENT OF ACCOUNT. Increased Net Profits. The sixth ordinary general meeting of the shareholders of Harrisons and Crosfield (Limited) was held on October 13, at the offices of the company, 1 to 4, Great Towerstreet, Mr. C. Heath Clark. J.l'., chairman of the company, presiding.
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    Diary of the War.
    1926 12 Sept. I.— British force engages German cavalry and captures ton guns. 2. It is announced that the French Government has been transferred from Paris to Bordeaux. There has been fierce fighting between Russians and Austrians at Lemberg. The Russians were victorious and claim to have captured
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    PERAK KONGSI COCONUT CO.
    362 12 Rich Harvest Notwithstanding Rat Plague. The fifth ordinary general meeting of the Perak Kooghi Coconut Company. Limited, has been held at the Hill lnb, Colombo, Mr. Kelway Kaiuber presided ami tho others present were Messrs. N. \V. Davies, A. J. Vollum, and It. K. Megginson. The
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    German Spies in England.
    204 12 Karl Ernst, tho German, who was arrested recently on a charge of espionage, has bee.n committed for trial. The Daily Express, referring to Sieinbuuer (a member of tho Gerujau Secret Service with whom Ernst had been associated), describes him as the Kaistr's master spy, and remarks
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      245 13 THE STRAITS TIMES Can be obtained at tbe following places in Singapore Messrs. Kelly and Walsh, Ltd Money Changer, Raffles Hotel. Money Changer Adelphi Hotel. Money Changer, Hotel de l'Burope Money Changer, Hotel van Wijk. Messrs. Koh A Co., Bras Basah Road. The Refreshment Buffet. Tank Road Railway Station. Messrs.
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      718 13 _^JIOTICEB^ NURBE HENDERSON, Bt. Mary's Dispensary, Hill Street, Phone 143. 12-11 b 24 11 NEW YEAR SPORTS. 1915. NOTICE. A Public Meeting will be held in the North Room, Singapore Cricket Club, on Wednesday, the 18th November, at 5-15 o'clock p.m. To consider the desirability of holding Land and Sea
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      587 13 KNOWN TM^*^BJB|^((i*'nO«ro OVEH ARE you using the "New Process" Gillette Blades? If not getsom? to-day. Men say they are the besi ever made— more uniform and lasting more velvet shaves to every blad?. You can get them from Dealers everywhere. Packets of twelve are enclosed in nickel plated vesta pattern
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      555 14 n^n ml K mun lar &^t paid up capital of aut eastees compaml PROBPEROUB and PROOREISIVE. THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. MSAO Ofttoa i Wlnsli— lsr Haiiiß. f Jr" LONDON OFFIOB i SS, OM rf«wry, E.G. Ik. r j ha* Cao.OOS liiiiMil wMk Mw luiini Osea* U atagßWi.
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      342 14 INSURANCE. FEDERAL LIFE ABSURANCE COMPANY OF CANADA. Established 1883. Direct Government Supervision, Government Audit. Policies are "WOKLU WIDE." and Non- Forfeitable Large Net Surplua above liabilities lor Reserve and all outstanding claims. New Buaineee, 1918, 0ver...t8,876,000.00 Cash Loans, Settle tnontn, etc., made locally. Numerous modern schemes. J. H. EVANS, Manager,
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      518 14 BANKING. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. paid up capital 116,000,000 reserve funds Sterling 41,600,000 at 3/- 118,000,000 Silver 118,000.000 »33,0C0,000 Rest rye Liability of Proprietors 1 6,000,000 COURT OF DIRECTORS. Hon. Mr. D. Landale, Chairman. W. L. Pattenden, Esq., Deputy Chairman. S. H. Dod well, Esq. P. H. Holyoah, Bsq.
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      419 14 BANKING. THE MERCANTILEBANK OF INDIA LTD. Capital Authorised £1,500 000 Capital Subscribed sai.iSS.OOO Capital Paid-up £562,500 Reserve Fund £465,000 BOARD OF DIRECTORS K. J. Black Esq., Chairman. James Campbell Esq. H.Melvill Simons Esq. J. A. Maitland Esq. Sir David Yule. J. M. Ryrie Eeq. Chiel Manager Percy Mould Esq. Tiondon
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    THE MOTORING WORLD.
    1052 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Useful Hints and Tips. The following notes on the preparation and maintenance of cars subjected to strenuous use in official service are taken from The Autocar Lubrication involves not only filling up the engine sump if it should need it it
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      204 15 HALLFORD COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLES IN STOCK One 2^-ton Lorry. One 3 -ton Tipping Wagon. II We have just supplied Two of the latter to tbe I Hi MUNICIPAL ENGINEER'S DEPT.. SINGAPORE. IF Since the arrival of the above the maker* have advi'vJ ns that they hive been obliged to raise
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      41 15 Treatment for Dysentery. Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Itoniedy followed by a dose of castor oil will eOectaally euro the moat stubborn canon of dysentery. It is especially Rood for summer diarrhoea in children. For sale by ali Dispensaries and Dealers.
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      296 15 THE WONDERFUL SUNBEAM TRANSMISSION continues to carry all before it. For example, at the Coventry and Warwickshire Open Hill Climb on August 29th, a 3^ h.p. Sunbeam made the fastest time in both 500 c.c. and 750 c.c. classes. PERFECT POWER TRANSMISSION. The Weatherproof Sarbeam Engine with its countershaft gear
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      406 16 NIfIDQC'C CALCARIUM IIIUnOL 0 SANITARY WASHABLE \j<e&& I DISTEMPER Miru i svnririv Lgy^y^HMjfc^y SIXTY DIFFERENT .SHADES. -^^IMI Retain their colour for rAu over the housel sole Agents Adamson, Gilfillan&Go., Ltd., SINQAPORE, PENANQ and MALACCA. WANTS. PAYING GUESTS WANTED. Large rooms with verandahs and bathrooms, close to town, suit married couple
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      363 16 TO BE LET OR SOLO. TOUT No. 183, Acioy Street. Apply M Guston, 8, Prinoe Street. 29-8 o FLOOR TO LET To let, 2nd Floor, No. 8, M alitooa Stnet. Immediate entry. Apply Meyer Brothers 81-1 a TO LET. House No. 7, Chancery I ane. Apply to CHING KENG LEE
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      482 16 TO BE LET OR SOLD. BIN6LE AND DOUBLE ROOMS. Apply Mrs. Campbell, No. St. Thomas's Walk. 1211 1112 TO LIT. No. 7, Bras Baeah Boad, from December 1. Apply on the premises. 10-11 a FURNIBHED BEABIDE REBIDENCEB TO LET. BELINDA and JU ANITA, to let furnished. Apply No. 9. Mt.
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      362 16 NOTICES. Xl AM KIAT CO. 108 ft 109. Market Street, Telephone No. 431. Shipohandlers, Government snd Municipal Contractors, Estate Suppliers and Commission Agents. Sols Aobnts The Molcott Belting Co., Ltd. Best Mnltiplar Brand Hair Beltings. 1.7 80-6)6 TENTS FOR CIBGUBEB. CINEMATOGRAPHS. SHOWS ana other purposes. CANVAS WORK OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS
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      765 16 NOTICES. GUAN KIAT CO.. •hlp-Chsßdlsrt, Govor-.ment snd Municipal Contractor!, General Importers and Exsertsrs, sad Commission nttnts, .'ttsts, Rico-Mill and law-SHII Supp.M.'t 37. Philip Street. Tel. Address OUANKIAT," Cooss: A. B. C. Cth Edition and A 1. Telephone Nos.— Office: 1288 and 1174. (Private 1460). Sols Aqbmts Fob GLOBE BOILER FLUIO.
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      429 16 SINGAPORE CLUB FIXTURES The following fixture* fjr tbe current wh>i and important forthcoming fixtures are kindly rapplicd by the secretaries of the various olobs. (Tcnvcnieot forms on which to make tho returns will be dupplibd on application to the Manager, Straits Times. Swimming Club. Saturday, the 11th instant. Launches loavo
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      225 16 Straits V)imes. ADVERTISEMENT RATES.— Miscellaneous wants of (very dencriptiou aro inserted at the prepaid rate of tl per foot lines for ona or two insertions. Notices of Births, Maniage*, or Deaths, if not exceeding four line*, tl each inser ion. For p.px. cards, on page 8, 92. Inch Scali Rats?
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