The Straits Times, 6 March 1915

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    13 1 The Straits Times. NO. 24.740 SINGAPORE. SATURDAY. MARCH 6. 1915. PRICE 10 CENTS.
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      299 1 B^Sam)] M SPECIALITIES SLEDGE BRAND MILK. CONDENSED UNBWEETENED unsurpassed in Tea or Coffee. NATURAL STERILISED For all domestic purposes for which fresh milk is used. LIBBY'S DELICACIES When ordering Soups, Olives, Pickles, Condiments, Canned Meats, or Preserves specify Libby's SHIP BRAND SMOKED SARDINES Choicest Norwegian fish in pure olive oil.
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      147 1 BRITISH m SUPERIOR MADE *lßw^^ "^P MANUFACTURE. V V v THE "CARRON DOVER" RANGE New Pattern in Four Sizes. Complete with 2 Lengths of Piping and Elbow. Hot Plate. Oven. Complkte. Width. Height. Depth. Width. Height. Depth. Frices. Size No. 1. 273 25* 18 ins. 13 9 13 ins. $32.00.
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      9 1 GOODRICH TYRES. Soli 4 hints: ADAMBON GILFULAN CO., LTP.
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    Tamiang Rubber Estates.
    1081 2 CONSERVATISM IN TAPPING— CAPITAL PER ACRE. Tbe fifth annual ordinary general meeting of the Tamiang Robber Estates, Ltd., was held on January 28, at tbe offices of the company. 59, Eastcbeap, E.G., Mr. Frank Copeman (chairman of the company) presiding. Mr. James S. Green, on behalf of
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    62 2 Tli.- War Prisoners Intelligence Bureau in Japan, the Japan Chronicle says, is in receipt »f 75,000 marks transmitted officially from tieriuany (or tbe relief of Oerman prisoner* "f war in Japan. Tbis money will be (iitttributcd among men not of commissioned rank on a scale varying from V 1.20 to
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      516 2 ARTICLES FOR SALE. COCONUT BEEULINGB FOR SALE From well-grown trees. For particular* and price, apply to A. rKANKKL, SigHf Estate, or at Victoria Str ot. 21 7 FOR SALE. Owner mast sell Oan Australian O <ldini/ »_d largo Victoria Alto ouo and lady's nets, All id good running condition. Apply
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      331 2 T —^7"? there's Purity and Vigour IN EVERY DROP OF READS Dog's Head Gu.iiness The TONIC that cheers and soothes and doesn't harm. A simple noui ishiog food of high medicinal value. NOTE.— The above DOG'S HEAD Label is on every bottle. Refuse imitations. Sold I Everywhere I <j— b
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      619 2 THE DANGEROUB DAWN OF WOMANHOOD. Girls upon the threshold of womanhood often drift into a decline in spite of all oare and attention. Even strong and lively girls beoome weak, depressed, irritable ami iail ss. It is tbe dawn of womanhood— a orius in tbe life of every girl— and
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      407 2 "Not STRENGTH, but ART obtains the prize." T. NAGAU CO. HAVE ATTAINED THIS and TAKES THE PALM y as an art depot of DAI NIPPON for Tourists /yr^k^^^^^L iill( Connoisseurs. yy^^^^^B^ ENI/iRGEn IN SPflnE y/W^^.^^^^^/ All that ADIS BUILDT/ INGS could afford in HIQHSTREET. REPLENISHED THE STORK ]r with all
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    War Effects at Home.
    1089 3 IMPRESSIONS IN EDINBURGH AND GLASGOW. A Demand for Women Workers. Some people in Kilinburgli-a city "poor bat proud," says the Daily News and Leader claim that, thouyli in population she is bat one-third of Olasgow, yet in accumulated wealth her people, house for boose, are as
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      354 3 r.HUBB'S SAFES LARGE SELECTION ON SHOW AT Huttenbach Bros. Co., 13, COLLYER QUAY. jz r^\ you like ja^BPfcjgL $r ll t'"tut'r "li'w" h.!« ii 'pick ..i ti« Bg^^Tßi 7 I i .TiLT.t with a ni.-lium for thctamr mo.icy v ""^SttS^ CitaloKMi it'» worth m/riilo- y^^^^y^^ CR'^rEH. FiUZIE* &CO N> —s^SWm.m"
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      460 3 CHILDREN WILL HAVE CUTICURA SOAP BoOMMC of its soothing emollient properties in all cases of irritation of the skin and scalp, especially when assisted by light touches of Cuticura Ointment. Samples Free by Post Cuts-lira s.iap and otntmi-tit wild pverj-whtTn. ftunplr of each wtlh 32-p i>ook free from nearrnt iasM
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      169 3 SAKURA After all there W^ W^ W^ is Brewed Is no doubt B^L wi wi WjW from orly Best tbat tbls M^ *LmJ MmJ 1\ Malt and Hops. The name "SAKURA" on a bottle is like the Hallmark on silver guaranteeing its Excellence and Purity. Sole Agents ANN LOCK CO.,
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      630 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. O. STEAM NAVIGATION CO. FOR CHINA, JAPAN, PKNANO, CEYLON, AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADEN, EGYPT MEDITERRANEAN PORTS, PLYMOUTH AND LONDON. Throoeh Bills ot Lading issued for China Coast, Persian Quit, Continental and Amorioan Ports. Stnamer* will leave Singapore on or about MAIL LINES Homeward (for Europe). (Connecting at from
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      534 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. K\7K JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP GO., LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. A servioe is maintained between Yokohama via ports to Marseilles, London and Antwerp, under mail contract with the Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin-Bcrew Steamers maintaining this servioe have been specially designed and constructed, and are fittod with all the
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      710 4 BTEMIEB SAILINGS. THE SUM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. for Kretay, Paka, Tringganu, Biaot, Semerak, Baobok, ttdanUn Tabti, Bangnara, Telapin, Panarai, Patani, Singora, Laoon, Kobnamui, Bandon, Langsuen, Takn, Cbumpon, Kohlak and Bangkok. A STEAMER Qua Otpirture a. a. BORIS AT Mar. a, S p.m. a.a. YUGALA Mar. 9 13, 3
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      616 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO. LIMITED, AND CHINA MUTUAL BTEAM NAY. CO.. LTD P The Companies' steamers are despatched from Liverpool outwards tor the Straits, China and Japan evory week and from Japan homewards for London. Amsterdam and Antwerp evory fortnight; for Genoa, Marseilles and Liverpool and for Marseilles,
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      430 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. BTOOMVAART-MAAT&CHAPPIJ (STEAMSHIP COMPANY) "NEDERLAND." FORTNIGHTLY MAIL SBRVICB BETWEEN JAVA AND AMSTERDAM. VIA SINGAPORE, BELAWAN DELI SABANG, COLOMBO (oitional) PORT SAID AND GBNOA. Steamers are due on or about the undermentioned dates OcTWAaD. HOMBWABD. IMS 101S Oranje Mar. 7 Kambaogan Mar. 6 Kembrandt Mar 19 P. Jnliana Mar. 90
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    FINANCE AND COMMERCE.
    166 5 EXCHANOE. SiN<i*roH, Mak. ii 6, 1915. K H»nk 4 ra> 2/4fc j DcuiaDd 2 4jV Private :i m/i 8/4iJ Ow India Hank T. T. 174 <>s HoN.iKoN.i Hank (I .1 21} On Shan. .mm ...Bank d.d M On Java Bank T. T. 141* On Japan Bank d/d
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    DAILY TIME TABLE
    80 5 DAIL Y TIME TABLE FIXTURES. Saturday, March 6. High Water, Ml a.m., 1.19 p.m. Sunday, March f. Hifc'.i Water, 1.17 a.m., 1M p.m. Monday, March K Hi^b Water, 1.57 a.m.. Ufl p.m. Tuesday, March 9. Hi«li Water, 141 a.m., 4 56 pin Wednesday, March 10. High Water, 8.34 a.m., 7.40
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    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    124 5 ToDAT. l[..n^konn Koosliiog 2 ]<ui Malacca, 1\ Swettenham and I'.n.in^ KLiny 2 pm Batu 1'abat Aing Leong 2 piu IVntianak Kbm Kjt-u^ 3 pm I'ulau li.itaiu and I'ulau HulaDX Hnck KeDg 4 pm Keriiii'in Hock Tow 4 pm Ban^kok SiDRaporean 4 pm Kbio, BillitOD. llatdvia. Cbt'rition, SamamoK.
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    Mail Steamer Movements.
    108 5 The hmuewai I M. M. packet V. de la Ciotat left Sii^on at S am. on Thursday, March 4, an I ui.iy lx t \|> -cti I to arrive hurc at about 8 p ni. to day. Tin I', and O. outward intermediate nteamer M it due
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    PASSENGERS OVERSEAS.
    145 5 Forthcoming Arrivals And Departures. The following passenger bookings to the Straits are taken from tbe London and China Express. It should be understood that, in some instances, bookings way be provisional and that intending pii«seni;i-rH may alter their arrangements, subsequent to the issuance of this lint in London
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      247 5 AUCTION SALES Powell and C» March 6— At (irrcubauk, Chancery Lane, Wak bouiwlmld furniture, etc property of M.i|..r C. W. I'.irlww, ;it IM March ft.— At (irevnbank, Chancery Lano. Turm.ut. property of the late (t Wald, at U& Mar.ti m. -At 20. Kattk-s Place, stock in trmif, iU at 11.
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      348 5 LAIEST ADVERTISEMENTS. TO LET. "Letcombf," No. 5, Qilstead Road, from April 1, J915. Af p'y to RODYK 4 DAVIDSON. 63 Q TO LET. Hoa°e Ny 1011, Baleetier Potd. with •tiblingi. Water lad cd. Apply to 17, Rowell Road. Immediate entry. 6 8 20-8 TO LET, FULLY FURNIBHED. Compound House. 4
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      127 5 i FOUR FAMOUS BRANDS t EGYPTIAN CIGARETTES /\Y p TO MINERAL PROSPECTORS. Q mM We have in stock in Singapore, ready for mm immediate delivery, one I "EMPIRE" i. E PROSPECTING DRILL M RC Complete with Spring Drilling Big, Horse Power q A Appliance, 50 feet each Drill Rods J^\
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      262 5 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. KONINKLYKE PAKETVAART MAATSGHAPPY ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION CO., OF BATAVIA) SAILINGS s.s. MELCHIOR TREUB Po Btlawan Deli and to Batavia. Semarang and Sourabaya. Tbe pubic are hereby inf« rmed hat the Company's s.«. MBLCHIOR ThKUB" willresame Ler nr-ual fortt igbtly mr»i •> rom Singapore to tbe above mi nticnel
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    The Straits Times. SATURDAY, MARCH 8. CURIOSITIES OF DIPLOMACY.
    1157 6 The Straits Times. SATURDAY, MARCH 6. CURIOSITIES OF DIPLOMACY. We have just been looking over a copy of a paper which is circulated in tbe interests •f Germany all over the United States. Therein we find an article which purports to give lime secret documents discovered in tbe Belgian archives
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    18 6 The Chinese Christian Association will celebrate its 25th anniversary on Friday, the 19th in-- in the V.M.C.A. Hall.
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    28 6 In tho matter of the bankruptcy of Mr. A. M. Gibson, formerly proprietor of tbe Hotel de la Paix, a first dividend of 16 per cent, is announced.
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    30 6 Mr. H. S. Mackenzie, V.M.C.A goes home by Japan and America on tbe 20th inst. He is to preach in tho Presbyterian Church, to-morrow, at 8 a.m. and 5.80 p.m.
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    35 6 A telegram from Vienna states that Joseph Kotel, a newspaper editor from Prossuitz, near Moravian O.itrau, was condemned to death for a seditious speech, and was executed two hours after the sentence had been announced.
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    39 6 A Government Gazette issued yesterday states that until further notice the introduc tion of deck passengers iuto any harbour or port in the Colony from Hongkong, the Canton Province of China and the Fukkiun Province of China, is prohibited.
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    43 6 Under tho Auctioneers Licensing Ordi nance 1906, the following have been granted licences in Singapore for the- current year, viz., Messrs. E. F. H. F. Hartnell (the Borneo Co.), A. P. Cameron (Paterson Simons and Co and Tan Eng Bong (168, Cecil Street).
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    44 6 When the Koyal Irish Constabulary were asked to supply 200 men for the lii-h Guards, 1,000 applications were sent in. As every man was efficient, a ballot was taken, aud those drawn considered themselves the proudest men in Ireland when they left for London.
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    49 6 As will be seen from an advertisement appearing elsewhere, the K. P. M. Steamer Melchior Treub will resume her usual fortnightly service to Belawan Deli, Batavia, Seinarang and Soiuabaya, on Monday, March 8, at 9 a.m., and to Batavia, Semarang and Sourabaya, on Friday, March 12, at 5 p.m.
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    53 6 During February, just gone, no Chinese immigrants arrived in Singapore that, of conrse, in consequence of the prohibition which has been in force since shortly after the beginning of the war. In the same month last year no fewer than 14.583 came in, while the average foi the years 1909
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    50 6 Major S. Hingley, Middlesex Regiment, wbo was reported wounded in France, was the first cable censor in Bombay. In the able and satisfactory manner i" which he performed his trying duties, says a Calcutta wire, he carried the admiration of the Bombay Press and regret is expressed at his misfortune.
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    44 6 The accounts of the Penang Municipality for last calendar year show revenue 91,453.372, which amount is increased to 1,946,423 by the addition of receipts from investments, deposits, etc. The total payments were 11,822,946. For Malacca tbe figures were, total estimated revenue 1147,892, expenditure 9178,115.
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    52 6 A Civil and Military Gazette cable from London, dated the )6th inst., says: Some stevedores loading casks of sugar at Copenhagen reported that the casks were unusually heavy. The Customs officials examined the casks and found a large consignment of copper. The captain and the charterer, a leading merchant, have
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    75 6 For the period from the March 12 to 18, inclusive, the value of the highest grade of rubber is fixed by notification in the F.M.S. Government Gazette at two shillings ami rivu pence per lb., and tho duty on cultivated rubber on which export duty is leviable on an ad
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    124 6 The whole amount of currency notes in circulation in the Colony at the end of January was 54M,517,648, the average over tbe whole month beiug just uurii-r that. The coin portion of the Note Guarantee Fund, including depreciation fund money, un January 31, was distributed as follows gold in the
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    150 6 An English soldier, namod John Bramble, has been court martia lied at Spaudau, near Berlin, on a charge of striking a German non-commisxioned officer, and the cane has been adjourned for the attendance, ol wit nesses from tbe front. Bramble declares that one morning he could not get any food,
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    156 6 It is mid that the volunteers wbo liavn been billetod at the TVutonm Club during the past fortnight bavo taken nucb a fancy to the plaoe that thcj would like to nee it earmarked by the Oovornment fur tlieir permanent benefit. Amon<> the suggestions discussed is that of making it
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    439 6 Mr. S. A. Lane, assistant general manager of the Harbour Board, and Mth. LbM MM for borne on leave by th» Malta ou Thursday. M.E. the Governor, in acconlnnce with instructions received from home, is pleased to recognise Mr. Jules do Courtois as honorary vice coniml for
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    To-day's History.
    79 6 Elizabeth Barrett Browning was born on March 6, 1806. She and Christina Hosst tti are tbe two greatest women poets in the history of English literature. Michael Ad^.-10, the supreme artist of the Italian Renaissance, was born at Florence on March 6, 1475. Francis Beaumont, the dramatist (the
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    Singapore Mortality Returns.
    84 6 The mortality returns for Singapore issued by the Registrar of Births and Deaths show that, during the week endirjfj February '27, there were 167 deaths (122 maleo, 15 females), giving a ratio per mille of population of ■Jrt.37. Malarial fever accounted fur M deaths, phthisis 28, convulsions
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    Bulgaria's Attitude.
    87 6 The Austro- Hungarian Government, after llulgary's protest, roust uti d to release the prieon, m of Bulgarian descent from Unit part of Mactdcnia annexed to Serviu. Mom: than 2,000 have already arrived in Bulgaria. Un tbe other hniid Thu Temps reports on good authority that an official minhiou
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    A New Garibaldian Corps.
    89 6 Tbe Secolo of Milan learns from a correspondent in Itume that Hicciotti Garibaldi will soon leave for I'aris and Loudon, where he will convince political circles there tbat the groat iv ijority of tho Italian nation is for Italy's intervention. Kicciotti Garibaldi is confident that, nlmuM
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    Khaki Magazine.
    172 6 In Map »nw to many appeals from the oversea troops for m-wx from home a first cla«s illuittra.txl monthly magazine with a miniature newnpapi-r, entitled Khaki, was issued last month. l Ulike mottt j mrnalistic veuturcs. K.'iaki, it is asxerteJ, is not to be a profit making, MMmU
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      186 6 I CONTREXEVILLE I WATER. tfj| THE CURE FOR ■Jlj ALL URIC ACID TROUBLES. In Quarts and Pints. L.'^wZl^a SOLE AGENTS tiiiip CALDBECK. MACGREGOR CO. 0 THE ESTABLISHED iHF7T^T| PIW Jr 1^ PHYTEB see Ag nt s JOHN LITTLE CO., LTD. I CENTRAL ENGINE WORKS, LTD I MARINE MOTOR MECHANICAL ELECTRICAL
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      210 6 POSITIVELY THE LJST NIGHT! To-Nl^ht. ALHAMBRA The Pioneer Cintmato«raph Theatre, Beach Road. THOSE WHO LIVE IN GLASS HOUSES 3 PARTS The most compelling human drama ever shown on the screen and saturated with a stern realism of life presented in a bold mannt r. •EHUTHMU DETECTIVE MUM: NICK WINTER IN
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    THE WAR.
    1076 7 horrible German: METHODS. 1 Burning Petrol in The Trenches. 1 RUSSIANS 1 PROGRESS. They Advance Twenty-One Miles. Km tkr's Wvk IMMMi London. March 5, 1.25 a. m. Paris, evening communique Another trench has been occupied on the Belgian dunes and our progress in Champagne is con- tinurd. There
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    Penang Veterans.
    105 7 iFkom Ook Own Corrkspjudknt.) Peuang, March 5. Maj >i Minniken convened ami presided at a well attended meeting to onsider toe formation of a vett.rans' corps on tbe lines as that in Siug*pjre. Sou.c discussion on tin- ago limit, 88 to 50, took plaoe, and it wax contend*!
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    ENGAGED.
    25 7 Kd'TEka TuLBttBAU. London. March 6, MJI p. mi. Mr. N« il I'nturone, sou of I.onl I in engaged to Victoria, daughter of Lord Krby
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    Dyes for India.
    70 7 Kkuteb's Tilbokam. London, March 4. In tbe House of Commons Mr. Roberts in reply to aquestion, said tbe Secretary for India was rendering all the assistance in his power in conjunction with tbe Board of Trade to Indian users of aniline dyes to enable them to procure
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    London Prices Current.
    104 7 Hn TH:'s TILBOBAMS. London, March 4, 6.40 p.m. Copper 63 j. Rubber 2/5. Linseeds, Argentine 47 9 paid, Bombay 53. Indian wheats dull and nominal white Karachi 59 Delhi 69. 8, Uosafe6l/ .ToriasJ/6. Sheepskins weak, 390,000 sold Madras prime to medium twopence to two and a half
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    GENERAL JOFFRE.
    545 7 French Leader of Spanish Descent. One wonders what "Joffrele taciturno wili cay when be ltarns that a reporter of tbe France de Bordeaux et du Sud-Ouest has been interviewing bis only surviving Bister, Madame Artns, at Riveaaltcs, where the Generalissimo was born. Probably be will smile and more
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    YOKOHAMA RESIDENTS DEPORTED.
    237 7 Others Believed to be Under Suspicion. The Japan Gazette of tbe 16th mat. The newts first published in our c >lamns last evening tbat the police, ac*.icg under instructions from tbe Home Office, had decided to take definite action against certain local residents, and had ordered tbe
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    IPOH GYMKHANA CLUB.
    480 7 Report of the Annual General Meeting. The annual general meeting of tbe Ipoh Gymkhana Club was held at the Ipoh Club on Tuesday evening last. Among those present were -The Hon. Mr. A. N. Kenion, Messrs. It. P. Brash, Attonboroogh, J. Berry, D. A. Dalziel, Lloyd Cowdy,
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    ST. ANDREW'S SCHOOL.
    437 7 List of Prizes Distributed On Thursday. The following is the list of scholars who received awards at St. Andrew's School prize-giving held on Thurslay C'n-s Pkizks. St. 1 1 V'lck Liang Siak, Ec Cheng Boon, Tan Ghee Tee, Teo G wee Seng, Kiong Chye Cheng. St. II
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    A French Soldier's Thanks.
    114 7 X little girl of eight, of Chapol Park, Addle stone, Surrey, recently in ult- a pair of ruittens and sent them to a French hospital. She baa received this letter from a French wounded solditr: "Dear I'uknown. I ani proud of your prts-nt. To tUee, dear
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    Situation in Singapore.
    30 7 Tbe following official announcement was issued this morning Four men of tbe sth Native Light Infantry were captured sine* the report of yesterday. The situation remains unchanged.
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    The Mutiny.
    1205 7 THE PRISONERS TAKEN AT TIONG BAHRU. Denial of Charges. The Court Martial proceedings were resumed this morning when there were placed in the dock the m yen men who ap peared in Court on Monday la.t. Their names are 2641 Driver Bagkar Singh, 1260 Lance Naik Attar Singh,
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    DEFENCE FROM LIQUOR.
    703 7 How France Will Benefit From Absinthe Decree. Writing from Paris, a special correspondent of The Standard says: It seems paradoxical at the present moment to speak of the blessings of the present war, but amidst all the Hullcriu^ there arc now and again circumstances that rejoice tbe
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    New Version of an Old Swindle.
    166 7 The following notice was rocently issued from New Scotland Yard:— The operator of the Spanish prisoner swindle ban lattly ohanged his mutbod*. Instead of pwing as a Spanish officer who has hidden th'j war chest of the Carliats in an acuessiafe uaoun tain, and
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    PRINCE OF WALES WAR RELIEF FUND.
    231 8 The 11. .n Treasurer. Mr. M. Morrison, Mauayir, Chartvn.il Hank of India, Australia ami China, Singapore, bigs to acknowledge, with many thanks, the receipt of the following further contributions Pr. -vioiiMly acknowledged ...8803,408.26 Collected hy Waverley Hotel 15 Labuanand Hrunui collections (fourth! 153 65
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    Belgium Relief Fund.
    153 8 Mrs. U. li. Saliuond, c o Cable Depot, K. Harbour, acknowledges with many thanks the following further coutributions Previously acknowledged 126,028 20 Kuantan Club. Pahang .2nd' 100.00 II Iretman 30.00 J. Argyll Robertson 60.00 Collection Boxes 9.30 I- in tit i sale of "EuiJen" photos 43.45 Subordinate
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    CHURCH SERVICES.
    453 8 Sunday, March 7, 19 IS. Sr. Am'i;kw'> Caihkukil. .inlay in Lunt. M arch 7. 1915. 7 :-t iin Liuny 7 l~> a.uj. jly lommuoion ll'buiaii i* 1 o a m. Motion .olluwed by Holy I'liiuiiKinina (I'laiu/; lp.ru. S m.lay School an I liiblu Clanaen 5.30 p.m. EvengoD^ ami
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    FEBRUARY RUBBER RETURNS.
    571 8 Sungei Kruit— l9,lBB lbs. Suogkai Chumor.— 3l,6oo lbs. Simuei Liang.— 7,43o lbs. SuDgei KeDgain.— 47,74B lba. Tangkab.— lB,o64. Ayer Tawab.-U.OOO lbs. Bernam Perak.— l4,9oo lbs. Cice1y.— 26,847 lbs. Olenealy.— 9,sso lbs. Gloucester. 4,112 lbs. Lower Perak.— 6,ooo lbs. KaUnui.-1R.527 lbs. Trolak.- 15,262 lbs. Bruas Porak.— l,sB7 lbs.
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    SINGAPORE AMUSEMENTS
    61 8 There is a change of programme announced for the Cinema Casiuo this evening. Tbe star film is a military drama, Tbe Victoria Cross, which should be most appropriate at tbU timi wbilut The Two Spies, a story of tbe Balkan war should be not one wbit less enthralling.
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    Henley Regatta.
    149 8 Tbe abanlonment of Henley regatta for HNI leave the principal trophy, the (irand Challenge cup, in America, for another year at leat,t. The clawic pri/.e for eightoarod crews was won by the Harvard I'oiversity second crew last Hummer, and under ordiuary conditions would have been returned for competition
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      58 8 Wewatcl elh. r brtatl- ing tlirooghtbt night In fact, we got on awful fri*U For she a» as bad ai bad con d be. Her hacking c. lull spelt miit ry Bnt ouot (|jtu 1 1 r i yen are bright, For did slu not procure The one thing needful
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      475 8 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. We Repair PIANOS ORGANS VIOLINS GUITARS MANDOLINS and other Musical Instruments at Moderate Charges. EXPERT WORKMANSHIP AT S. MOUTRIE CO., LTD. The Brighton of Singapore. S Tennis. m m Tel. 836. m m Billiards E A Vi E w Hotel Electric Light and Fans. AMMEXB •imle a double
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      329 8 PETER WALKER PETER WALKER LAGER LAGER *mv*w*x. J"The" Beer. Agents for Singapore GARNER, QUELCH AND COMPANY, LIMITED. RAFFLES HOTEL. Buy your Bread and Cakes from the Raffles Bakery, which is entirely under the Supervision of a skilled European Confectioner. Retail Depot Raffles Hotel Buildings, 88, Bras Basah Road. TELEPHONE NO.
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      143 9 What is the best tyre for the roads of this country it is the tyre which best combines qualities: adaptability, durability, reliability. The Michelin Motor Tyre is adaptable— i.e., tully suited to the varying c ri- umstances under which it is used. It is durable, and effectually resists the roughness
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      383 9 TfHfe RUL.E I OP THE ROAD. I 3i n. P The "Victoria" Sole Agents for Malay Peninsula THE UNION TRADING COY., Singapore g THE STRAITS TIMES w Can be obtained at the follow ing places in Singapore Messrs. Kelly and Walsh, Ltd Merani. Koh Co. Bris Bietb Ro»d. Tbe Asiatic
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      1649 10 MMM^"' MMIM^^ MM M^^^!!^^ EABTEM CM-PHI. PROSPEROUS aa-nd PROGRESSIVE:. THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. M«*D OFF.OI. W.rK*a«t~ H~~. 8-—.~ ">H«>" OFFIO. MM. Old .^ry. -LO. MTMBT ,v7 9 O> M.UMNO-. -O>,«YTOLO^ ÜB_.UL CQMM.SS.QN TO BROKEN For all D«r-i-ui_.r-. apply »o A H FAIR. Mana<ti-f DliuMH. ____-____________________________i INSURANCE. CANTON
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    1086 11 A GLACIER PLATEAU AT 20,000 FEET. Karakoram Exploration. Dr. de Kilippi has sent to the Koyal Geo grapical Society from Suget Karaul (Cbineae Turkrstan) an account of the further scienti fie work of his expedition. On May 15 the whole expedition started from Leh, in Ladak,
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      269 11 ADVANTAGES OF THE TUXHAM ENGINE Over Other Engines. No water injection in working cylinder Economy in fuel consumption Absence of valve mechanism Simplicity of working parts Oil pressuie lubrication No electric ignition Absence of deposit Perfect combustion Quick starting Low price. ■fiir "TIIVUAM A« Sole Aginta for the i, a
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      12 11 9m Children'H Hacking Cough at Night Wood* Great Pjppermint Cui* la M.
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      281 11 MICHELIN TYRES For Motor Cars, Motor Cycles and Bicycles are recognized as being Prices on application to DUPIRE BROTHERS, SINGAPORE. fcVKCWELL CONFIDENTLY fF U& D H.M, THE K,NG FINEST wmmm < J MIDLOTHIAN ROLLED OATS clean, tempting food, giving atamina unrivalled for Breakfast. 4$ y, O1NT ro »«««INr WORCESTKR.HIRt SAUCE
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      404 12 Goodrich TYRES. Pneumatic and Solid. PRICES AND SUPPLIES UNAFFECTED BY WAR. SOLE AGENTS: Adamson, Gilf illan &Go.. Ltd., SINGAPORE, PENANG and MALACCA. WANTS. POSITION WANTED. Wanted, position as baby nurse. Ajply NURSE, c/o Straits Times. 88 9 8 SITUATION WAKTED. By Japin *c, at household servant. Apply Obgofchira, 3. Tank
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      334 12 TO BE LET OR SOLO. TOM LEI Immediate entry. No. 74. Anson Road. Apply ta Stephens, Paul 4 Co. 41 n TO LET No. 7, Cairnhill Circle. Apply Campbell and Bergsma, 81, King Street. 82 a TO LET. No. 8, Cairnhill Circle. Apply to Alien and GledhiU, 2i-A, Raffles Place.
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      498 12 TO BE LET OR SOLD. FLOOR TO LET To let, Bnd Floor, No. 8, Malaees Street. Immediate entry. Apply Meyer Brothers, 811 a COMFORTABLE FURNISHEO ROOMB TO LET With or without board. Tennis. Stabling. Near town. Apply Box No. tB4, Straits Times. 111 II 8 BHOPB TO LET. Three large
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      525 12 TO BE LET OR SOLD. 10 LET. FURMBHEO. Blanche Villa," 77, Scotts Road. Apply on the premises. 8-8 2-4 TO BE LET. FURNIBHED. Holyrood, Stevens Poad. large compound, two tennis courts. Eatry April 1. Apply to Boustead k Co. 68 a GODOWN TO LET. No. fl, Nanson Road, through to
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      352 12 NOTICES. KIAM KIAT CO. 108 ft 109. Market Street, Telephone No. 431. Shipohandlers. Government and Munioipal Contractors, Estate Suppliers sun Commission Agents. Sols Agmmsi The Mulcott Belting Co., Ltd. Best Multiplar Brand Hair Beltings. 17 B 0 616 BUN BEE &CO., 11, Roohore Road, Singapore). Provision Merchants Ship's Purveyors Sstftte
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      591 12 GUAN KIAT CO.. 37. Philip Street GOODS READY IN STOCK NOW 24 215. 5,000 Ktgs and Drurrs Hulbuck's Coloured Paint, Oil arjd Sundries 16,000 feet Loather, balata and Hair Belting, 'U Cook's Circular Saws, 5,000 Kiro Brick', J.'.100 lbs. Europe Fire Clay, 46 000 C haygkolx, Hammer and Axe Handles,
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      227 12 Straits thirties. ADVERTISEMENT KATEb.— Miscellaneous wants of every description aro inserted at the prepaid rate of II per foui lines for one or two insertions. Notices of Births, Marriages, or Deaths, if not exceeding four lines, fl each insor ion For p.p.c. cards, on page 8, 12. Inch Seal. Ratss
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