The Straits Times, 18 May 1915

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    13 1 The Straits Times. NO. 24.801 SINGAPORE. TUESDAY. MAY 18. 1915. PRICE 10 CENTB.
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      270 1 M M "I fl. H mm M f *y~ fj I A FEW GOOD THINGS j^j&j LIBBY'S ASSORTED SOUPS can ,'Aj^\ 1° cases of 48 tins, say, one month's supply. The assortment M*^J is made up from the following Soups:— TOMATO, MOCKTURTLE, OXTAIL, CHICKEN, MULLIGATAWNY and VEGETABLE a tin makes
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      289 1 HIB MASTER'S For VOICE \rff_ "Wn May, 1915. Lateitßecorda SSiifp^ 12-inch Double-Sided Records, $2.75 each. M «vn *Hu *>o the BUck Forest Metropolitan Orchestra. w (loaClockmmker'sShop M 511 Tl 'c P»<-»in« Show Part I Ma; fair Orchestra. i Part II M K'i-i 1 Our Cuuutry'N Call Ed la Tlio'nton. tCI!
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      3 1 GOODRICH > h TYRES
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    Eastern Road Problems.
    1306 2 HAS THE IDEAL SURFACE BEEN DISCOVERED? Calcutta Experiments and Results. The Statesman (Calcutta) publishes this special article on a problem of much interest to all Eastern communities Yet another attempt is to be made towards finding a solution of tbe vexed problem of road surfacing in Calcutta.
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      598 2 NOTICES. mW TJ^ W (trade .aa^^^aaV ™^aaa^^ aaa^^^ -^C^B JmL. JL m This is to tiive notioe that the abovo Trade Mark is the property of tbe firm of Theevmnna Snna, having it* place of business at No. 68, Market Street, Singapore, and that it is nsed by tbat firm
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      405 2 HAMMER AND COMPANY. LTD. NOTICE OF CLOSING OF TRANSFER BOOKS. NOTICE in hereby given, that the Trans, fer Books of the Company will be clostdfrom Mooday. tbe Mib Hay, to Saturday, the 39th May, 1916, both days inclusive, for the preparation of Dividend Warrant*. By Order of tbe Board, DERRICK
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      461 2 ATONICFORTHENERVEB. Nervous people who have not ytt developed a disease tbat can be recognised aad treated by the medical profession have tbe greatest tronbe in findine re'ief. Irritation, betdicbe, Merpleiwnes*, nervous dy-pep.ia all these diFOomfortb make life miserable but are ndurtd rather than run a doctor's bill witho t dt
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      186 2 BELTING (DICKS') Original Balata THE fJSJBiWS no JPT-MES-BjßjDT^^*^ r £*^xj! Baaaaaaaaß Q^LaaW I SsHnl^B t^ aaaP^aaH These Belts can b» run in any atmosphere, either damp or dry, even through water If deglrert. BPECIAL PRICES for LONG LENGTHS. Sole Agents (or Meisri. R. J. DICK, LTD., Glasgow, McAlister Co., Ltd.
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    War Prisoners.
    741 3 INHUMAN TREATMENT IN GERMANY. Starving in the Camps. Tbe German soldiers kick the British prisoners in the stomach, and break their guns over their backs they force them to sleep out in marshy places, so that many arc now consumptive. The British aio almost starred, and such have
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    Officer in Disguise.
    189 3 About a year ago a Spanish marquis received a visit from a simply dressed young foreigner of a very engaging appearance. He explained that he was a Dutchman and begged to be appointed master of the motorboat, which the marquis possessed. He was accepted and for six
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    120 3 The following is the invitation to the anoual dinner oi the Society of Dorset Men in London, whose pious custom it is to word these circulars in the language of tbe poet Varnea Cas'n zee that, if we don't teake our bit and drap together tbeaa year, aa we're a
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      323 3 KtMUVt ALL BLOOD IMPURITIES. BUILDUP YOUR HEALTH with tSSENCE OB FLUID EXTRACT OP RED JAMAICA f TTJM.IB tllMi -J--~ FW o=7-1 M IT^I Pronounoad by the HICWrST irtoioi »UTHP»iTUB the mo«t ■BsasSiriwni liver, debility, eruptions, RHEUMATISM, OBSTINATE SKIN DISEASES, fee. RESTORES THE WEAK, REVIVES THE DEPRESSED WILKINSON'S SARSAPARILLA HAS A
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      544 3 RASH ON BABY'S Hope) When Seven Months Old. Had Hands In Gloves Day and Night. Worse at Night. Used Cuticura Soap and Ointment. No Sign of Eczema. 9. Kelson Terrace. City Rd., I-omion, N.. ■a*.— "My h»by. while cutting her tooth, cune out, in a rash 00 her face and
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      494 3 STEAMER SAILINGS. ELLERMAN TINB. To IVlaraeillea and London. 8.«. Kalomo Sailing about MAY 24th. s.s. City of Newcastle Sailing on or about JUNE 7th. For particulars as to rates of freight and passage money, apply to McALISTER Co., Ltd., Agents. 18 12 HENDERSON LINE The Steamer 8 of the above
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      487 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. PTfi? O. STEAM NAVIGATION CO. FOR CHINA, JAPAN, PBNANO, CBYLON, AUSTRALIA, INDIA. ADBN, BOTPT MEDITERRANEAN PORTS. PLY MOUTH AND LONDON. Through Bills ot Lading issued tor China Coast, Persian Oulf, Continental and Amerioan Ports. Steamers will leave Singapore oa or about— MAIL LINES Homtvard (for Europe). I Connecting
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      534 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. nTyTk. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP 00., LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. A service ia maintained between Yokohama via ports to Marseilles, London and Antwerp, under mail oontraot with tbe Imperial Japanese Government. Tbe New Twin screw Steamers maintaining this servioe have been specially designed and constructed, and are fitted with all
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      745 4 STEAMER SAILINGS'. THE 81AM STEAM NAVIQATIBN CO,. LO SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Kretay, Tringgaau, Bisnt, Semerak, telMtaa, Tabai, Bangnara, Te'.npin, PaUnl, Siagora, Lacoa, Kobaamui, Bandoa, Langsnen, Takn, Chumpon, Kohlak and Bangkok Out Oap.rture a.a. MAHIDOL May 19, S pm. c.a. BORIBAT May 24 aa, a p.m. a.a. ASDANO SI Juna 9, S
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      616 4 STEAMER SAIUNBB. OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO LIMITED. AND CHINA MUTUAL BTEAM NAY. GO. LTD Tbe Companies' steamrra are despatobed bom Liverpool outwards for the Straits, China and Japan every week and from Japan homo ward i for London. Amsterdam and Antwerp every fortnight; for Genoa, Marseilles and Liverpool and for
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      618 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. BTOOMVAART-MAATBCHAPPI. (BTBAMBHIP COMPANY) "NEDERLAND." FORTNIOHTLT MAIL. SHRVIUB BBTWBBN JAVA AND AMBTBRDAM VIA SINOAPORR, BELA WAN OKLI SABANO, COLOMWC, PORT SAID AND QBNOA. Steamers are due on or about tbe under mentioDnil dates OUTWABO. l!"«iwn: 1916 1911 Prins d. Ned. May 38 Koninnin d. Prioses JaUana Ned. May 39
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    DAILY TIME TABLE
    124 5 FIXTURES Tuesday, May 18. High W itor. 1.12 p.m. Baoes, (first day). Wednesday, May 19. High Water, 0.19 a.m 1.5.2 p.m. Qrotew|ues, Palladium. Thursday, May 20. High Water, 0.5S a.m., 2.42 pm B. I. homeward mail closes. Races, {second day). Grotemiuos, Palladium. Friday, May 21. High Water,
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    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    177 5 TO-DAT. Port Oickson and Port S wettenht m Hye Leong 2pm Malacca and Mnar Lady Weld 3pm Pawrotan, Randjormassin, I i b\ Broome. Port Hedland, Cossack, Onslow, Carnarvon. Oeraldton and Freinantle Minderoo i pm Selat Pandjang, Bengkalis and Bagan Abbotsford 2pm Kota Tinggi Benuit 4 pm To-hobbow.
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    Mail Steamer Movenents.
    59 5 Tbc homeward P. and O. packet Nubia will leave Singapore at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, May 26. I.irr Sinoapokb. Doi in Low'On iuif Mar. '29 April 19 April 19 April 1 May 8 May 8 April 8 10 May 10 April 9 April 14 April II April
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    SINGAPORE SHIPPING.
    108 5 Latest Arrivals Lout ol veaael* in port at 10 a.m. on May 18, 1915. British. Name Date of Arriral Remark*. i^iimra IT-t-15 loner Roads AbboUlor.l Ltma Teenkai No. H Wharf Inveric Outer Koada lian IioDK LeoDK Inner Roada Hock King Hodk Aik Benuit Hook Lee •< Hock Tew
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    LIST OF PASSENGERS.
    203 5 Outward. The following passenger booking to the Strait* are taken from the London and China Express. It should be understood that, in Fome instanoes, bookings may be provisional and that intending pi swingers may alter their arrangements, subsequent to the issaanoe of this list in Loadon:— Her
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    FINANCE AND COMMERCE
    158 5 EXCMANOE. Sinoapou, May 18, 1915. On London Bank 4 m/s 2 t Demand 3.4 PriTate3m/8 2.4',? On India Bank T. T. I Mj On Hongkong. ..Bank d/d JO,, Ox Shanghai ...Bank d/d 99} On Java Bank T. T. 141] On Japan Bank d/d 114 Sovereigns— buying rate
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      MINING.
      185 5 10 10 Amptu 7XO 7.60 1 1 AyerWeng 0.36 C.46 10 10 Belat 2.46 2.60 10 10 Broang 0.60 0.76 10 10 Kampai 6.00 10 10 Kanabol 1.00 1.60 10 10 Kinta Association 7.00 41 41 KinUTin 1.14.8 1.17.0 41 41 Lahat Miner 8.76 4.36 10 8.2! Malayan Collieries
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      RUBBER.
      615 5 ta-| Buyer.. Seller* 2/- a/- Allagai 1/lOj 2/3 41 41 Anglo-Java 4/8 6/ 3/- 3/- Anglo-Malay 8/- 8/2/- 3/- BatacgMaiaka IWi 1/8 £1 £1 Batu Tim 2.0.0 2.4.0 a/- 3/- Bekoh 1/2* 1 1 41 41 Bokit Kajanß 1.11.6 1.15.0 ill 41 Bokit Lintang 3.16.0 3.0.0 'II- 2/- Bukit
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      GENERAL.
      127 5 100 ICO R. H. 7% Prat. 86.00 100 £1 £1 Shell Transport 4.12.6 4.16.0 10 10 S'poro C. Stooge 26.00 26.50 60 60 Spore Dispensary 60.00 60.00 10/- 10/- Spies Petroleum 16/6 17/8 10 10 Straits Ice Co. 10.00 11.03 100 100 Struts S. Ship 300.00 310.00 10 10
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      DEBENTURES.
      47 5 United Engineers 6% 11,384 500 norn Singapore Electric Tramways 6 I £850,000 norn Spore Municipal 5 1 1 ,878,000 norn Spore Municipal 44% of 1007 11,600,000 norn Spore Municipal 4 t of 1000 11, 00(),00i norn Spore Municipal 4% 3,000,00f 10%dis Spore Municipal 4% £800,001 92
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      496 5 AUCTION SALES Powell and Co. May 21.— At saleroom, valuable F. M. S. stamps, etc., at 2.30. May 22.— At Oodown No. 4, Sheer Wharf TaDJong Pagar, ship's, fitting furnitures, etc., at 9. May 26.— At saleroom, six Winchester Rifles ex 8.8. Olenroy," at 11. Chin* Ken? Lee aad Co
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      473 5 "SPRINGBOK" THE GENUINE BOER TOBACCO. Manufactured from the finest Magaliesberg Tobacco. OBTAINABLE EVERYWHERE in 4-oz. SEALED BAGS. MACHINERY FOR MINES, QUARRIES, SAWMILLS, POWER STATIONS. FRASER CHALMERS, LIMITED, SINGAPORE and IPOH. LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. AUCTION SALE Of SHIP'S XI CTINOS, c L'KNITUKE AND STORES REMOVED FROM S.S. OLENROY, To be held at
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      75 5 DURING THE RACE SEASON AT THB HAHIMA HALL CINEMATOGRAPH North Bridge Road. TO-NIGHT 915 TO-NIGHT!! A THRILLING DBTECriVE DRAMA i GentlemanT a m+Z^^* Z^ "W^J Thief IN 3 ACTI. Thu Sim introduoea N .vel Ploli «nd NoTel Ideas in the modern ncierjc f Hurglary. Tha Great War Drimr POWDER FLASH
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    The Straits Times. TUESDAY, MAY la PRESENT POSITION,
    1258 6 The Straits Times. TUESDAY, MAY la PRESENT POSITION, News is unsatisfying at present, lens because it is scarce than because it is singularly uniforming. A desperate struggle is going on north of Arm-. British, French and Belgians being constantly engaged, and trenches are lost and won almost with the regularity
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    33 6 The West Hinder light vessel, mentioned in the Renter telegrams to-day as the point to which the Zeppelin was chased, is off the coast of Holland at the approach to tbe West Schelde.
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    33 6 During 1914, Johore imported 18,574 dozens of brandy, 8,067 cases of gin, 2,849 dozens of whisky, 169 dozens of champagne, 545 dozens of claret, 191 dozens of port, and 68 dozens of sherry.
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    34 6 The administration of tbe customs in Indo China has informed all the proprietors of cafes and hotels that, according to the law passed by the French Parliament, tbe sale of absinthe is vow forbidden.
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    33 6 The report of the Malacca Rural Board for 1914 shows that the estimated revenue, including tbe Government grant of 1101,132, was $366,490. The estimated carry forward was 135,000, but actually it was »f0,234.
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    41 6 An interesting commentary on rubber values is contained in Johore trade statistics attached to Mr. Douglas Campbell's recently issued report. In 1918, Johore exported 46,466 piculs of rubber, valued at »6,500,000. In 1914, the export was 88,544 piculs, valued at 18,250,000.
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    47 6 At Messrs. Ching Keng Lee and Co.'s saleroom yesterday afternoon, freehold land and house, 18, Race Course Road, area 10,651 square feet, were bought by K. S. P. Supayah Chitty for 97,600. The property 142 8, Orchard Road, was withdrawn, tbe reserve price not having been obtained.
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    55 6 The Malay chauffeur who was arrested in consequence of the motor car smash in Grove Road on Sunday, was brought before Mr. Clarke, in the second court, this morning, and charged with rash and negligent driving, thereby endangering human life. The hearing of the case was fixed for the 26th,
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    62 6 The Y.W.C.A. French Conversation class cannot meet this week, but Madame Diet/ will meet the class as usual next week, on Thursday, at 5 p.m. The Cake Making class, conducted by Mrs. Howe, will meet thi- week, Friday, at 10 am. Mrs. Bean, a member of the Y.W.C.A. committee, is
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    72 6 In the report of the Protector of Chinese for the past year, it is stated that the outbreak of the European war caused a large amount of unemployment in the Colony. To meet this difficulty a system of voluntary repatriation of Chinese to their native villages at Government expense was
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    66 6 At a meeting of the American Cabinet at Washington on February 23, Mr. Bryan, Secretary of State, had an enamel pin representing a white dive of peace, with an olivo branch in its mouth, displayed conspicuously in his coat lapel. When questioned concerning possible complications between the United States and
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    84 6 Exeiuplaiy punishment has been meted out to Nai Hoi Tri Boon, of tbe 20th Regi ment, for a breach of the King's Regulations, says the Siaui Observer. Having ordered a private soldier to stand at the salute during the playing of tho National Anthem, and the man having been slack
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    100 6 Kultur continues to manifest itself in curious ways in Tientsin. A few days ago a British officer was cycling in the British concession and happened to pass two Teutons, one whom is by way of being a very eminent person in his own concession and estimation. As soon as tbe
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    114 6 When a Cantonese woman stepped into the witness box in tho second court, this morn ing, to state her case against a man named Tan Soon Ek, whom she charged with using criminal force to her and with doirig mischief, tho primmer spat 4MB her. The magistrate, Mr. Clarke, had
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    133 6 The annual report of the Marine Dopartu.ent of the Straits Settleim nts for the oast year contains some interesting statistics relating to shipping. The number and ton nage of all vessels, i.e., merchant vessels, native craft, warships, etc., erjtered and cleared at the five ports of the Colony during the
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    466 6 The Hon. C. W. Darbisbire and Mrs Darbishire arrived at Colombo on tbe 6th inst. and wero staying at tbe iraml Oriental Hotel prior to leaving foi Newara Klija. where they remain until the end of the month. At a meeting of tbe committee of tbe Mine
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    Band in the Gardens.
    89 6 The Japanese naval band, whose performance on the Esplanade yesterday was listened to witL great acceptance, will play in the Botanical Gardens this afternoon, from 5 to 6, the programme being as follows 1. March... When the Moon Glory Brightens 2. Overture... Semiramis. 8. Waltr... Dream
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    Territorials Entertained.
    160 6 Karely has there been such a gathering of Territorials and Volunteers in Hongkong as that which filled tbe Volunteer Headquarters on May 8 when the officers and men of a Territorial Regiment were the guests of the local Volunteers and Reserves at a most entertaining Bmoking concert. The
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    Port of London Trade.
    249 6 In a communication to the press at the middle, of April, the Port of London Authority state that the number of vessels waiting at Gravesend to enter the docks, which some weeks ago was reduced from 39 to seven, has increased to 19, owing to the
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      151 6 Wholesale and Retail *C WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS. ALE. BEER STOUT IMPORTERS. Telephone No. ISO. Price List and Order Book on application. THE NEW AUTO-SUITING ALL PURE LINEN Ma4e exactly like the Best China Silk, but far more durable and serviceable, in a very fine fast fawn shade 54-inch wide.
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      174 6 POSITIVELY THE LIST NIGHT OF THE MAGNIFICENT DRAMA IN FOUR PARTB AT THE ALHAMBRA TIM Mmmr ClMinatotraph Tlwatft, luth Read Second Show, at 9.18 p.m. Patbe'a Dramatic Masterpiece URSULA'S INHERITANCE Dr.ma la 4 PUlt Bf M. OanKl Rich*. Founded on URSULA'S MIROUET' The FamoJi Bowl by Honor* Da Balzac Tbe
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    THE WAR.
    768 7 SERIOUS GERMAN DEFEAT. British Again Victors. French Continue Their Advance NEW ZEPPELIN RAID. Futile Bomb Dropping In England. Rbitkb'd Th>'.kvm. l..n<iou. May 17. 1.40 a.m. Paris, evening communique: A fourth German attack at St. F,.n»traete in the afternoon was repulsed. The communique describes tho British success which, it
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    Revolt in Portugal.
    284 7 INTERNED GERMAN SHIPS AS SHELTERS. New Ministry Formed. Rkctir's TklfuKam. London, May 17, 10.36 a.ti. Oporto M*y 16 A Crowd attacked the Government police, and four civilians were mortally and one paliccmau slightly, wounded. At least 87 persons have been killed and •260 wounded in the revolt.
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    F.M.S. MALAY VOLUNTEERS.
    83 7 (Kkom Oub Own Cobuspondknt.i Ipob, May 17. 11 35 a.m. I; in rumoured that tlitre is a proposal on loot to form Malay oluutetrn in l'trak. Since the war there has been a foeling amongst Malays that something 8U °h nature might be done, but no definite
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    PENANG NOTES.
    74 7 >KOM OlH OWK CotRMPONDKKT.) Penang. May 17. Among tbe drowned in tbe Lnsitania is K. A. Paliuvr, retired cbiel clerk in tbe Stamp Uffico, Penang. He had 45 years' «er»ice, do— being in tbe subor Jinate servioe. He bad been on a visit to America. A gucceHsiul dinner
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    Singapore Defences.
    382 7 We continue to receive a few names for the Town Guard, and are very pleased to register them. I: may bn mentioned thst di tii.ite action is being taken to get something done without delay. Certain difficulties have been revealed with reference to instructors, and a nnmbor of
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    TRAFALGAR, LIMITED.
    629 7 Four and Half Per Cent. Paid On Year's Working The tifth annual general meeting of Trafalgar, Limited, was held yesterday at tli registered office of the company in Prince Street, Mr. W. P. W. Ker presided, others present being Messrs. C. E. Winter (manager!, W. Butchait and A.
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    45 7 A letter received in Basle from a responsible source states that it has been decided to kill all dogs in Germany, with certain rare exceptions, but that the slaughter baa been deferred until the population h is Wu fnrtlu iujpreastd by the shortage of food.
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    Singapore Races.
    519 7 AN INTERESTING MEETING IN PROSPECT. Selections and Scratchings. The lotteries last night exceeded ail expectations and the meeting should certainly tvoke great interest as a const quence. Tbe Opening Stake*, a selling race, has six starters and looks anybody's race. This morning's rain will have made tbe goiog
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    WOMEN'S RIGHTS IN FAR EAST.
    228 7 Japanese Wife Awarded £2,000 Damages. The Tokio correspondent of tbe Central News, writing under date March 8, says Tokio bos just had its first breach of promise case. In reality it was a breach of marriage, bat it still marks a step forward in the
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    Meat for the Troops.
    129 7 Speaking at Cheviot. New Zealand, the Premier (Mr. Maaaey) Mid there would be shortage of refrigerated .hipping apace till Jane, but the Board of Trade bad sanctioned an increase of about 40 pur cent, of freights. and was also bearing the expense itself. There were now
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    RESIDENCE IN SAIGON.
    342 7 Official Restrictions on Foreign Subjects. Tue Colonial Secretary has forwarded to us the following copy of a decree of the Governor of Cochin China, dated April 26, on the snbjeet of tbe necessity of permits to reside in Saigon aufl of passports for those wishing to land
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    AN OPIUM PROSECUTION.
    791 7 Strange Story by Clerk of a Chinese Junk. In the District Court yesterday, befor- MrB. L. Talma, the hearing was continued the case which has beta ianttataj by Mn K. M. Baddeley. Superintendent, Government Monopolies, against four Chinese. One of them, a Straits-born Chinese, Keong Chin Kiat,
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    London Finance.
    923 7 "THE CITY" FEELING PERFECTLY CONTENT. From Our Special Correspondent London, April 16, 1915. There is no occasion for grumbling about the course of events in the financial world, which is perhaps the best reflex of the most authoritative views about what is happening in the different theatres of
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      The Races.
      153 8 To tbe Editor of the Straits Timt» Sir, It is of course a small matter nowadays, bat 1 wan nevertheless glad to see the protest raised by "No axe to grind." I do out suppose for one moment the writer of tbe paragraph bad any unfair intention in
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      Singapore Reformatory.
      243 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— The Rev. H. U. Peile says some wise and timely things about tbe Reformatory, and I agree with him that the time is fully come when this Colony shonld have, as at home, a juvenile court to deal with cases
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    Lawn Tennis.
    86 8 L.L.T.C. Tournament. The results of Monday's play were I Mixei> Doi'blrs A OaMfc Mrs. Hallifax and Mr. Crichton 15.2 beat Miss Abrams and Dr. Naughton 15.8, 6—l, .»-6, 6-2. Singles i Championship). Mrs. Vowler beat Mrs. F. G. Stevens, 6—2, 6-4. SlXuLBx (Handicap). Mrs. Lantrell owe 4 beat
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    EXPEDITIONARY FORCE.
    373 8 Statistics of First Australian Division. Interesting facts are discloaed in the summary of personal statistics for the Firat Australian Division, Ist Australian Ligbt Horse Brigade, and 10th Army Service Corps, now on active service, which was issued at Melbourne, on March 29, by tbe Minister for I if
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    STOCKS AND SHARES.
    741 8 Prices Quoted in the Market This Morning. Singapore, May 18. 1916 Megan. Lyall and Evatt, Exchange and Share Brokers, iasne the following list of quotations this morning The quotations on Sterling Share* are only nominal. Nen. Valok. Biters. Skllbbh. 3/- AUagai 1/10 a/4 I 1 An«lo J»v»
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      57 8 Is tt.ere no bope the siok man said Tbe wleat doctor shook bis bead, Vnd tr uJk wbo RatLeied atmnd bia be 1 All felt thin man would soon be dead. bnt one more wise than all the rest Could not s-ich a Hctnt endure, «i«hlway made him well and
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      291 8 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. THE FIRST MOUTRIE PIANO was made 20 YEARS AGO and is STILL GIVING GOOD SERVICE: Call and Inspect oar latest Models. Solid Teak cases. Tropical Aotlon and keys. Pianos accepted in part payment, easiest of easy terms. S. Moutrie Co., Ltd. RAFFLES PLACE. Telegraphio Address ■RUNNYMEDE, PENANO f^Xjt
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      329 8 PALLADIUM Singapore's Premier Theatre, ORCHARD ROAD. TO- NIGHT! TO- N lOHT 1 1 Extra Ih.w at I am Usual Shew at 9.1 S p m LAST NI6HT OF CINEMA PICTURES. THE TRAP A TLree-Reel Detective Drama, cf Grip and Power. Featuring Irene Bordooi. We have seen some Mysterious Women in
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      228 8 Abdulla Cigarettes. i^gjg2^j} Tll(! Ci arett(! LBXe ift *$V Sole Agents for Singapore übisn Robinson heml HI and company |WKB SWFggpf^^jyP Raffles Square. m. Tnrmnwßß^B^^ Price list on application RAFFLES HOTEL. RACE WEEK Special Dinners Tiffins To -Day, On Thursday, May 20, AND Saturday, May 22. DANCING AFTER DINNER IMITJSia
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      80 8 A DASHING WAR PICTURE SAVING "COLOURS IN THREE MASSIVE REELS AT THE "GAIETY" PICTURE PALACE. Junction of Albbbt and Bbncoolbm Srum. Last Few Nights of ths Eclair Co t Famous Detective Sarlil ZIGOMAR Complete In Ten Reels Series No, 1 Zlgomar vs. Psulin Broqudt, 1 parts. Series No. 2 Zl«
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      454 9 THE COVENTRY CHAIN COMPANY, LIMITED. COVENTRY. F.NOLRND. A Speciality in V/Kff^Bf^G^GF@ Cycle Chains and Free-Wheels. SOLE AOENTB: THE UNION TBAOfKQ COMPANY, ggjg WHALLEY'S DISINFECTANT AWARDED ft l V&- jAtj* t^ AWARDED GOLD MEDAL ESffi^S^Sj) GOLD MEDAL TURIN EXHIBITION .j^.V^flJß^i TURIN EXHIBITION 1911. pyKTfri J f -lTfcf 1911. UHtIIBCS TSMI MASK
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      112 9 AUCTION SALE Of GOVERNMENT UNSERVICEABLE STORES, To be held at Tha P. W. D. Store, Bukit Timab B.ad, Adja tnt to The Kandang Kerbao Polic 6 Station, On Wednesday, Mat 19, at 2.30 p.m. < omprisiDß bne DE DION MOTOR OAR; Or intee a&d American axes, brass rim iojk", brats
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      283 9 Made it\ Dublin BOTTLED FOR DIRECT EXPORTATION b,READ BROTHERS, Li»a«i O&UtfiaNlP Dog's Head Guinness •OLD !VEAVWH(HE. ORDER IN FAMILY PACKAGES lmrii tt* v i ijTffrMßff THE STRAITS TIMES Can be obi. ined at the follow ing plac. b in Singapore I Tbe Asiatic Fabber and Produce Co. 169, Cecil Ptreet.
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      227 9 BUY "SHELL" YOU CAN RELY ON THE QUALITY AND QUANTITY. THEY PONT CHANGE. OBTAINABLE EVERYWHERE. WOULD YOU IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH? II we give jou tbe ntcoatary iiiat.cc::ons? Here is tbe proposition. Send for a copy of the KAMSHASTRA. We shall send it free and even post paid you wilt save
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      456 10 War or Peace Famine or Plenty. Life Insurance is worth 100 cents on the dollar. WHAT OTHER PROPERTY IS? THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. H>*O OFMO« W.r.oh-t.r H.um, n «.pore, LONDON OFFICI 89. Old -wry, 80. Tbe Company bas SSO.OOO depo*it«d with tbe Supreme Court of England, and
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      281 10 INSURANCE. POLICIES ON ALL lODERN PLANS. SUN LIFE OF CANADA, 6,Biit ,-Road. S.JHOWB, Manager. I BOYAL INSURANCB COMPANY, LIMITED, FIRE AND LIKB I TOTAL FUNDS BXCBBD 419,000,000, TIB bABABST OmCB IN THB WOBU. BOCSTBAD Co.,— Ag<m.i», COMMERCIAL UNION ASSCRANCB COMPANY LIMITED FIRB LIFE, MARINE ACCIDENT, GUARANTEE AND MOTOR CAR, ABBBTS
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      441 10 BANKING. HONGKONG AND BHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. PAID-UP CAPITAL 11 6,000,000 RKSBRVB FCNDS Sterling £1, 500.000 at 115,000,000 Silver ♦18,000,00S •88,000,000 Re-wrre Loability of Proprietors t15.000.000 court of directors Hon. Mr. D. Landale, Chairman. W.L. Pattenden, Esq., Drpntj Chairman. S. a Dodwell, Bag IP. H. Holyoak, Bag. O. T. M. Bdkins,
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      425 10 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATED BY EOYAL CHARTER Paid up Capital in 60,000 Shares of c*** 41,800,000 Reserve Fund £1,800,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors 41.300,000 BANKERS TLo Bank of England, The London City and Midland Bank, Ltd.. The London County and Westminster Bank, Ltd., The National
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      268 10 INSURANCE. THE SHANGHAI LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY. LIMITED, ia incorporated in Hongkong and registered in Great Britain according to tbe Assurance Companies Act. (1909) and bas on depot it with the High Court (London) ttic hum vt £20,000. Tbe Company is also registered in Icdia acotrding to tbo Indian Life Assurance
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    805 11 MURDERS AND ROBBERIES IN DAYLIGHT. Believed to be Anarchist Outrages. alcutta has been tbe scene within .three weeks of six extraordinary outrages, the Central News correspondent in that oity reported recently. Three of these were cases of daring highway robbery and three of deliberate murder, and all of
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    204 11 Admiral Bettolo nave his opinion to a Rome correspondent of tbe New York Herald that it is perfectly feasible for tbe Allied fleets to force a way tbrou«h the Dardanelles. Sooner or later, the admiral aays, the warshpa will reduce all the forts. In the
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      153 11 HSAFES ALL RATNER SAFES have Drill-Proof Doors and and Corners, without which no Safe is entitled to be called Thief Resisting." NO RATHER IMPROVED FIRE RESf STING SAFE has ever had us contents destroyed by fire. NO RATNER improved thief RESISTING SAFE has ever been opened by burglars. Full CENTRAL
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      12 11 For Children's Hmoktoft Ooa* b N«ht Woods OtMt PimiMiil Osm Is M.
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      262 11 MICHELIN TYRES For Motor Cars, Motor Cycles and Bicycles are recognized as being n^JsCi^ES^ B~S sE jL? m Prices on application to DUPIRE BROTHERS, SINGAPORE. The Straits Times FOR MM. REUERB Tbe New Mail IMi aoiTioe enable* as to send into the F.M.S. each, evening s Special Edition ol The
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      23 11 "MILLER'S" BRITISH j*^_ MOTOR* CYCLE fF^|lfe. LAMPS 'JraF Lrllfll Ui To be had from all dealers of ss«: THE UNION TRADING CO.. mml
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      472 12 Marseilles Tiles "SWAN BRAND." For prices and particulars, apply to the Sole Agents: Adamson, Gilfillan Co., Ltd., SINGAPORE, PENANG and MALACCA. COMPOSITORS WANTED. Wanted, Compositors for the Strait* Tunes taews department). Good salaries given to abl. mm. 88 n BHORIH4NO IYPIST REQUIRED. By commercial firm. Apply witb testimonials, stating salary
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      330 12 ARTICLES FOB 8*11 COCONUT SEEDLINGS FOB MLE From well-grown trees. For particulart »nd prioet, apply to A. FRANKBL. Sifflai Estate, or at Victoria street. 117 a FOR SALE. Ham'sima Y, l!ow M:tor Car, 4 ssater Kril in Rood ranni g order. Price 1 1,10a Apply W. p. W. Ktr, c/o
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      547 12 TO BE LET OR SOLD. FURNISHED BEABIOE RESIDENCES TO LET. BEL'NI>a andJCANITA to <«t (urninbed tppiy No w. Mt. Sophia IB OFFICEB TO LET. No. 1 a. Raffle* Quay, Ist and 2nd Floorp. ippIyGUTHRIB Co.. Ltd. U 12 a ROOMS TO LET Rooms to let at ZETLAND HOUSB. Apply at
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      554 12 TO BE LET OR SOLD. HOUSE TO LET. No. 1218 River Vailoy Rrad. Apply Tio Ch n (.hay, 3, Synago^uo Stieet. 15 6 14-8 TO LET. GROUND FLOOR. Two xtoreyed compound house, near town, Rent $26. Apply Bany, c/o Straits Times. 84 b a TO LET. Compound House No. 102,
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      445 12 N0TI6E8. GUAN WAT CO.. 37. POlllp Street. I hlp-ClMndlert, Government and Municipal Contractors. Bsntral Inporttr* and Eiperttrt ind Commiuian atentt, EsUttt, Rica-Mill and law-Mill Supplier*. Soli Auk si a For "GLOBE" BOILER FLUID. THR IOKAL FLUID FOR CLExNING AND PKESBKVINit 'IKAM B II, BUS Tel. Address: "GUaNKIAT," 8ioK«F<>re Corns UkiD
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      540 12 KIAM KIAT&CO. 108 ft 100. Market Street. Telephone No. 431. SbipohandlerH l>ovi rnuw Lt and Mnnicipa. Contractors. Estate Snppiitrs and Commiiiuon Agents. Sols Aointsi The Mulcott Belting Co., Ltd. Beat Maltiplar Brard Hair Beltings. 14 ***** NOTICE. It is hereby notified that the Exchange Banks will be closed at noon
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      235 12 Straits Thirties. ADVERTISEMENT RATBS.—MisoelUne oum wants of overy description are inserted at tho prepaid rate of 81 per loos lices for on >or two insertions. Notices of Birthb, darriages, or Deaths, if not exoeeding f jur linos, II each inner ion. For p.p.c. o uds, on page 8, %'l. InchSSal»c
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