The Straits Times, 7 October 1920

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    13 1 The Straits Times NO. 20,455 SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 7, 1920 PRICE 10 CENTB
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      122 1 I'rice OOV 124.9.'i |nr cim BaTABLTHHBD NWART/f 3OQ TBAR3 I^S^^\ JOSEPH TRAVIS SONS, f IBS MKROHANTB MAiO?ACIDRBR9 1 X^O^SV^^^ CO»T.» .i,H TO Trt£ IB UH GOVIRXMIIT TPAOE MARK. ■lONILBBAMD 3 Hl** B.AND TRAVERS' WINES AND SPIRITS ROYAL FAVOUR WHISKY SILVER CREAM GIN LOUIS LEGARDE BRANDY SHIP BRAND^ SHERRY ADDRBSSi 19
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      115 1 ROBINSON CO LTD. Pare Wool, Wool and Cotton, Cotton Underwear for Gentlemen WOOL A COTTON PURt-WOOL CRLAM COTTON Light ud Medium Bomn;ei tnd Wiate* Bit* Fine Weights WwgUa L gh» Weißh» binnleta »nj Panto Eiagleta, Dtawetv, Pasta Siogleta, el or» tleevea IteOBINSON&CO, LTD. J W^~?y inh.b A UAMC A BILLIARD
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    About Others and Myself.
    734 2 Sir Archibald Ansel's Life la Mala) i. In reviewing Sit A»abib&:d Arson's book 4>wa* Otaota aad Mjs't, the L. ud 0. £x;i*eas a»vs N-j one wll ao;use 3ii Archibald Ansom ol oaring tabbed into piint seeing tbat tbe ve;e>an official- ol the B;ia:ta Sattlementa is witnin
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    GINGER BEER.
    309 2 Samples Stroßger Than Governrncnl Ale. The petili of what the Biitiab eoboolboj traditionally oajls pep were illaetiated b) a statement made to a Daily Cnr. Nic c lepteaeatativa by Di. B iwatd Mellubj-, tv aatbority on aJoohoJ. A.< the leralt of tbeii ißTeaUga.tioßi tb> QevetDment aniljeta nave foosd
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    59 2 Whea the War Office decided on the manufacture of heavy jjuns for the war one of tin main necessities was for machines to plane the gun jackets which were to be shrunk on to the gun tubes of 18-pounders and i».2's. At the time of the armistice 117 of these
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      256 2 I LIGHT^CAR (.j I I THE CAR FOR THE OWNER-DRIVER ijlj The High Clearance nnd Lone Wheelbass f| j are just two features that help to make f > I t!ii Standard Light Car the Car for i I the Overseas Owner-Driver. I J l\ Send your enquiry for early
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      385 2 PIMPLES ITCHED DAY j •C:: Face For Nearly Three I Years. Cuticura Heals, "For nciily trice yesrs I suffer?.} fr:.:n aIA -i'.-?)cd skin. My face war I a rruixi of [illlljiini ir.d scurf, and i mm »?hati-.rd iv gn out on the street. !i Mehcd > t ar :'v/, nnd
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      399 2 LEVER AND SONS MANILA HOUSE, 196. Orchard Road HAVE JUST RECEIVED JUST RECEIVED I LADIES EVENING SHOES in cloth of gold, floral brocade and grey eatin GENTS DRESS COURT SHOES LADIES We have the finest selection of BOOTS AND SHOES in Singapore, also moderately priced FROCKS, DAINTY MANILA LLNGEJUS, MANILA
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      441 3 I He cannot do better than take Iron Jelloids No. 2 A. Sayi the 11 i l i Physician. <fioe your blo-xl a ciance vyK^jpy corpuscles in ciich cubic ml- s -rfJF4 limclrc ol the blood Keep iklHrflsW Ihesc carpusslcs vigorous by /SmSßi supplying then) with Imn f&<Al v /flwJ^k
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      842 3 THE RALB AUSTRALIAN GOLD MINING COMPANY, LTD, (IMCORPORATSD IX QiBIKSLAKD.) Gensral Manager's Progress Report For Four Weeks Ending September 11. 1920. Gentlemen,- 1 beg to forward tbe mining report, (ot tbe foot weeks endud oo September 11, 1830. Development.— For tbe tern, 111 feet o* development woik has bin ecmplbted,
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      526 3 ,j JL9T ARRIVED Ssllr.f i SUNGLASSES i^<-*. s^S"s***W-* to enit all sights M. EZEKIEL WHOLESALE AND RETAIL OPTICIANS. 0, High Street, Europe Hotel Buildings. IW DOCTORS KEEP WELL BB THEY RECOMMEND AND FOLLOW. >«t enough food, but never too much at any one meal keep the windows of your living
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      530 3 STEAMER SAILINGS U. MATARAM, SEPTEMBER 7, 1920 I Consignees of cargo ex the nbovc steamer ire hereby notified that the survey of cargo I landed in a damaged condition will be held I on Friday, October 8, at 9 a.m. in Godown* I Nos. 46 and 47. No farther survey
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      521 3 STEAMER SAILINGS TARA, O<TOBER 4, 1»20 Consignees of carco n*r the above rttamcr from Madras arc hereby BJotMad th:it she has now arrived ai<d is discharging into Goilown. No. 37. BOUSTEAD CO, Agent*. Mb GUJAIiAT The above veitsel will sail for Hongkong Jn Friday, October H. Tor further particulars, apply
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      805 4 «TEMER SMLMM P. <& O." British India am Apcar Line (Companies Incorporated la Englaad) HAIL AND PASSINGER BUTIQM PENLNSULAR AND ORIENTAL S. If. CO. (Under Contract with Bit Majesty's Oonrurat) f/a* l.apui'l HAIL SERVICES KABT OF BOMBAY an at it will IrtHTilll LONDON FAR-EASTERN SERVICE FROM LONDON TO MARSEILLES A
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      537 4 STEAMER lAUH PRINCE LINE UMTEg (Incorporated la Englaad) FAB EAST BBBTICB FOB NEW TOBE CELTIC PRINCE (via Panama) abont aad at Ort. For all Information apply to ADAMSON, GILTILLAN 00, tTD. (Incorporated la Baglaad) Agents. ME BE! UM ITIAKSI LOOTD (laasmratod la taa Halted Raid**] ■8888 l r«c CMaa *»m«
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      267 4 tram iAßjw TIE EASTEM SlimM cemTAn, ummm sTf« kmmVfMMtmmf IS BcmTmtftami amati'mmmmmmtßammml TkU taUa 1. taafMl sfltsMMftH hftlM* B»Uoe. Btoaataf ValUa* Iraal BteaustM PKBAK— Bvery Tuesday, at I ijl, l»r Pert Swatteaham aad Penaag. .'IN HO— Bvery Sunday, at I »-ay, Sei s? si seas aad Part Swettaakaak rr.es Balaeca
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      387 4 0. S. K. I Til MAKA UtonODl KABJMA UK (liaar»aratai la Ja*aa] if*. I, D« ha Mml ftHIMI talUal mot KltiHN (Bnbj.rt to ikun vttkMrt CTJBOPBAH LOT Pa* Put SaM. MarailUa, Lulwi A*w» ■tt«rfw i»4 Baakarg ATUP MABU Oat T o«n mXOam M BanaffiM} ARGUN MARU Oct. M ANDI.S MABU
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      448 4 ITIAME WUMf NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA (Incorporated Id Japan) Uader Mail Contract with tb« Imperial Japanese Gorernmeat Subject to alteration! without notice. EUROPE MAIL LINB Fortnightly Serrlca For London, Antwerp rla (Malacca) Praaafe Colombo, Saex, Port Said aad MaraaiUaa. TAMBA MARU Oct. t MISHIMA MARU Oct. SS SADO MARU Not. LIVERPOOL
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    DAILY TIME TABLE
    94 5 FIXTURES. Thuraday. October 7. High Water, 6.51 a.m., 5.45 p.m. Friday, October 8. High Water, S.S a.m., 7.30 p.m. n the Gardens, 5.15 p.m. St. Jo-i|ii.'s Tennis Final. Saturday October 9. High Water, 8.52 a.m., 8.43 p.m. Suiul;:>. Mili.lirr 10. ■igh ■rat**, 9.28 a.m.. 9.38 p.m. Monda.t,
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
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      VajS.SELU AT TQE DOCSA.
      103 5 Wharf Baaln- Nil. Baal \WiaH K itonß. Bheers VMiaii Albert and Victoria lirj Ducks Nil. Main Wharf '.oribat. Benvenue, Melville Dollar, Capitaiac raure, Medusa. Kmiiir.' back tiabo, lilo- mfontein, Miike.san Mam. Klan.;. Weal \\l>;t! Teucer, Tamon Maru No. 12, Kaala. Jardines Wh.-rf Haiphong. fala Utaal Coal
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      VESSELS ARRIVED.
      100 5 !.:«'l i>n 3 from Bangkok K 10. for iian. Jlii.ii it Dut, i-' tons, from Sourabaya >■ id. foi Boarafeaja 9-10. i., 2.804 tons, from Vancouver J O. tot Vancouver 10-10. lirit.. :j; tons, from Deli 7-10, :<- to. Bi 73S toiM. from Penanp 7-10. for Peaaac rj-10.
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    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    145 5 re-day Pulau Sambu 2.30 p.m. Hang Wok P-m. Poji Dickaaa and Port Swettenham 8 p.m md Palembang 3 p.m. 0... a »i.«i Muar ..8 p.m iaigou 4 p.ni (otl tinW P>» and 4 p :n. Friday Pu'.aj Bktaai anu ''uinu Bulang a.n; a.m. .11 a.m. Kuiiat anti
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    MAIL FOR EUROPE
    19 5 (Official Puit OOec Report) fi 8*po» Arrived LondoB Aucii-t 27 October 2 September 2 October 2
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    FINANCE AND COMMERCE
    124 5 BXCHANGI Singapore, October 7. On London, Bank 4 m/» 1/4 1/1« Demand I/I 11/16 Private 3 m. 3 credits 2/4% On New York Demand Private 90 days On France Bank 580 On India, Bank T.T. 132 On Hongkong. Bank d/d 77 V* p.c. pm. On Shanghai, Bank
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    SINGAPORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RUBBER ASSOCIATION.
    55 5 Tone of Market Easier. Spot Oct. Oct.-Dec \'ov.-Dec. Jan.-Ma» 8 lingmpore Standard Pale Crepe doting Price* Bnyara Sellers bbed Smoked She*' dosia* Price. Spot )ct. )ct.-Dec. ><ov.-Dec. 'an.-Mar. Buyer« Seller* 50 51 51 52 52 53 53 53 tt 58 59 DAILY PRICKS CURRENT.
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      MINING
      208 5 IM. V«l. I'd. Bay tn. Sell«r» LO 10 Ampang 12.00 I 1 AyerWeng 1.10 1.26 £1 £1 Kam. Kamunting 2.0.0 2.10.P 10 10 Kinta Assoc. 5.00 0.00 £1 £1 Kinta Tin 8.7.6 norn 1 1 Hitam Tin 2.70 2.90 I 1 Jelantoh 1.40 1.60 n £1 Lahat Mine* 7.50
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      GENERAL
      124 5 laa. Vml. Pd. Buy«r». Sellws. £1 l\ B». Am. Tubaceo 1.10.0 1.17.6 £1 £1 E. Smelting Co. 8.50 10.50 5/-5/- Electric T'wayi t 3/3 10 10 Fraser Neave 54.00 c.r. 50 50 Yf. Hammer and Co. 100 100 100 Katz Broa. 110.00 150.00 £1 £1 Mexican Eagle 11.17.6 12.7.6
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      DEBENTURES
      78 5 U. Eng. Bpa $14*00* »P-»P* Spore Electric Tramway* 6 px. M 50,00! Spore Municipal t p.a $1,878,000 par Spore Man. 4H p.e of l»07 $1,000,000 U p*. lOp^dit S'pors Man. 4V» P-*. uf 1909 $1,600,600.. 14 p*. 10 p.e. dit S'por* Mob. i* of 1909 $l'» 00,000 If II
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      RUBBER SHARES
      427 5 Fraaer and Co. and Lyell and Eratt'e Qaotatloaa. [Latest available Sterling Quotations are printed on another page on Friday.] To-d»y'i Price* rr«*« Lyall Co. Evatt Allenby ($1) 0.70 0.80 0.75 0.85 AlorGajah ($1) 3.00 3.U0 3.00 3.50 Am. Malay 3.50 4.00 3.60 4.00 AycrHitam ($5) 21.00 23.00 21.50
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      188 5 AUCTION SALE •>f a piece or valuable land and brick built dwelling aoaae known as No. 10. Heeren Street, .MaKicca. to be sold by public I uction m our sale-room No. 11, First Cross Street, Malacca, a* ThurMlH.v. October 14, 1920. at \i noon. I'AKTH I LARS All thai piaca
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      818 5 LATEST AD VERTTBEME NTS WANTED JUNIOR Tamil clerk. Salary IBS. Apply 100, Bttalta Tta—a. TO LET, two single iwaaaa, Apply 112, Valley Lodg.', River ValUy K..Hd. WANTrI). a competent shorthand typist to commence at once. Apply 306, Straits Times. WANTED, two experienced clerks to commence work at once. Apply 801,
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      88 5 COLORITE The Wonderful Liquid Magician Colcntß old and nrw straw biti, i»tin ilk and eaavea slippers alao basketry. GOLORITB ia m .> is the following ecloarn i Jet Blaok (glossy), Doll Black, Cardinal Bed, Navy Bine, Browa, Violet, Saga Oicea, Baint Straw. Oadel Blue, Yellow, Qiey, Lafeadet, Ceriae, Old ttoae,
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      470 5 FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY Cole Aero-Eight Cubitt Cars Seven-tester d© luxe England's Htts Production Car Leyland 4 ton Lirry Fulton Motor Lorries STB4ITS MOTOR GABAGE Kuala Lumpur, ipoh and lingapo»a Br™pe"uT Request LAST TWO NIGHTS Mr. V. Tan pre.^he popu.ar M.,. y In a Great Malay Tragical Piece SIT CHEE POH
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    ACKNOWLEDGMENT
    44 6 Mrs. Tan Kian Teong and family tender their thanks to those telatives and friends who so kindly attended the funeral of the late Mr. Tan Kian Teong on Sunday last, October 3 and also those who sent scrolls, wreaths and letters of condolence.
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    THURSDAY, OCTOBER 7 CAN SOVIETS SUCCEED?
    1105 6 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 7 CAN SOVIETS SUCCEED? The Soviet is anti-democratic. At the best it is class domination, which means provoking the extreme hostility of all who are not "peasants." At the worst, as in Russia, it is a mere disguise for tyranny. The Russian people have never been asked <whether
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    78 6 A verdict that the death of a Chinese, Wong Wan Koh, was occasioned by acute infective cellulitis of the right leg and thigh, caused by the man having been run over by a motor car, number and driver unknown, on September 25 last, in North Br'dge Road, was returned by
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    78 6 A prospector named Lambie, who returned to Cue, Perth on September 3 from a trip north-west of the Gascoyne, has made a remarkable report of the discovery of a mineral belt containing silver, lead ore, Kold, copper, and unknown minerals. This belt is said to be 200 miles from Cue.
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    14 6 The annual report of the water department, Singapore Municipality, for 1919, has been issued.
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    15 6 A meeting of Trengganu Corporation was held at Messrs. Gattey and Bateman's, at noon to-day.
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    24 6 The Perak Rubber Plantation, Ltd., pay a final dividend of md. per share and Dangan Rubber Co., Ltd., a dividend of 5 per cent.
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    39 6 Japanese beer, according to the Board of Trade Gazette, is being imported into Britain in considerable quantities, and bids to rival many English brands. The Kirin Brewery at Yokohama produces one of the best known beers in the East.
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    42 6 A verdict of murder against some person or persons unknown was returned by the Coroner at the iiuiuest on Soh Ah See, who was attacked by four men in a house in Gaylang Road on September 20 and afterwards found lying dead.
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    38 6 At the second extraordinary general meeting of the Overseas Assurance Corporation, Ltd., held on Tuesday, at the registered office, the resolution passed at the extraordinary general meeting on September 21 last amending article No. 120 was duly confirmed.
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    51 6 In response to the appeal for funds in aid of the North and South China Famine Relief, the- Liberty Hall, Ltd., have granted the fre^ use of their hall for two evenings, viz., Monday the 11th, and Tuesday the 12th instant, to a Committee to raisa funds for this worthy
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    53 6 Toys is the name that Sylvia Brett has given to a book that is published from her address in Campden Hill. Sylvia Brett is the maiden name of the second of Lord Esher's daughters. Nine years ago she married Mr. Charles Vyner Brooke, who has since succeeded his father as
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    51 6 We are asked to state that the X.P.M. steamer Barents?, will leave the roads tomorrow, Friday, at 4 p.m., for Batavia, Semarang and Sourabaya. Intending passengers are requested to note that Rteam launches will leave Johnston's Pier at 2 and 3 p.m. for the conveyance of luggage as well as
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    51 6 We acknowledge receipt, with thanks, of a copy of the third annual report of King George's Fund for Sailors. It shows the great amount of assistance it has been enabled to render to various classes of seamen's institutions owing to the generous support accorded it, the receipts last year aggregating
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    59 6 Bukit Jelotong Rubber Estates made a profit for the year ended May 31 last, after providing for directors' fees, depreciation of buildings, etc., of $29,329. the total amount available being $29,894 which it is recommended to be dealt with as follows Write down book value of property $4,000, bonus to
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    69 6 The departure of the submarine K 111 to the 1 Hit. Ir East Indies was made the occasion of some ceremony. It is the first submarine which is to proceed to Netherlands India without being convoyed for rensons of safety. The ship is under command of Liout. F. W. Coster.
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    72 6 The story of how, when the Prince of Wales spent some time with the Australians in Belgium, he wundered over to a spot wliere some of the Aussies were playing two-up," and an impecunious diggeT borrowed ten francs from him, has had a curious aftermath. In nearly every town he
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    90 6 A Chinese named Ah Tat was fined $50 and bound over for six months in a surety of $50 for causing hurt to one Koh Tec in Middle Road with a knife and overawing other people at the same time and place by brandishing two knives. Malay detective 32 stopped
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    83 6 I ieut.-Col. Theodore Roosevelt had a narrow escape from death in Missouri, while preparing to make an aeroplane flight to visit Oklahoma. When ho had entered the front seat of the plane, Paul Merg, the pilot, gave the propeller a twist, but the throttle was on too high, and the
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    88 6 An explosion occurred in the Japanese warship Haruna, the flagship of the Second Squadron, while at manoeuvres at Otaru and Muroran offings at about 4.30 p.m. on September 22. The explosion took place when the ship was near Motita" Point, Hokkaido. In consequence First Lieutenant llama la and four others
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    110 6 It is not often that we find the Singapore Press advocating the claims of (Vnang, observes the L. and C Express. It has been the fashion rather to look lown upon the northern island of the Straits Settlements, and there has always been a certain rivalry between the' two places,
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL..
    313 6 The remains of the late Sir Evelyn Ellis, who died suddenly at Bournemouth on September 1 were interred at Brompton Cemetery, on Septenib- r 0. Mrs. P. J. Sproule is on board th« steamer P. and O. Novara bound from home for Singapore. Mr. Justice Sproule. is
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    Passports between F.M.S. and Ceylon
    76 6 In the Ceylon Legislative Council on September 27, the Hon. Mr. K. Balasingham asked whether the Government would be pleased to take such steps as may be necessary for the repeal of the regulation refusing passports for travelling between the F.M.S. and Ceylon. The Colonial
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    Restriction of Output.
    88 6 Messrs. Barker and Co. advise that the following further companies have signified their willingness to restrict their crop Ulu Pandan (Spore) Rubber Estate, Ltd Changkat Serdang Estates, Ltd. Scudai Ltd. Bukit K. B. Rubber Co., Ltd. Colinsburgh Rubber Estate, Ltd. Kempas, Ltd. Ayer Molek Rubber Co., Ltd.
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    Duke of Connaught's Tour.
    188 6 The following comniunlfiu'' 1 has been issued at Simla The details have beer received of the programme cf Ro^sl Highness Field Marshal, the Duke of Connaught's tour in India next cold weather. His Royal Highness will visit Madras. Calcutta, Delhi and Bombay and he will pay
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    Passengers by the Novara.
    269 6 Among the passengers due by th" P. and O. Novara for the Straits and the Far East are the following Mr. Anderson, Mr. A Alexander. Mr. M. Berkely. Mr. Burt Mrs. K. Butler-Wash, Mrs.' Brieley, Mr. and Mrs. Butler Miss Baxter, Mr. W. Babci, Mr. G.
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      140 6 ALHAMBRA TO-NIGHT Pathe ferial Featuring Pearl White IS Epd«. THE BLACK SECRET 15 Epda. Episodes Nos. 1 and 2 5 reels Pta. BACK TO GOD'S COUNTRY Pti. Featuring Nell Shipman Pathe Review, Pollard Comedy (First Show) PALLADIUM Orchard Road 6 Pta. PASSERS— BY < Pts. Featuring Herbert Kawlinson and Leila
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    SOVIET'S ANXIETY.
    260 7 Sensational Reports on The Situation. Red Forces Demoralised Riuteb Telegrams London, October 3. The latest communique recounts smashing successes by the Poles during the past days against the Bolshevists. It states that a pursuing detachments crossed the Kiver Servez and occupied Novogrodik. The enemy, who last week was
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    Irish Terrorism.
    101 7 Reuteb Telegram London, October 4. A i-nip of fresh outrages markid the rath 'nil in Ireland. One policeman was tile., and several were injured in Cork. soldi rs were fired on in Dublin, and a crueant was wounded. A rifle raid was made upon a Unionist armer at
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    Unemployment at Home.
    73 7 leutbe Telegram London, October 4. It appears that trade depression is tting in quicker than was anticipated, le Phenix steel works. Sheffield, has notid its retrenchment .if a thousand workers *ing to shortage of urders. Other manucturers are stated to be taking similar tion shortly. There are
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    French Labour.
    36 7 Kbuter Telegram London, October 3. Extremists of the French General nfedcration of Labour have suffered a trere setback. The. congress! of the deration at OriMM, by 1,478 to 602 fused Join the Moscow mt'Ttioni.l.
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    Turkish Finance.
    32 7 litiii Telegram London. October 4. istnntinople The Hr.tish, French and liun delegates M the board of adminatu'ii of the OttMBM public debt will unn control of Turkey's finances from norrow.
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    United States News.
    373 7 Rectei Telegrams London, October 3. Chicago A seaplane nose-dived into a lake from 500 feet at a speed of 100 miles an hour. The pilot, Lieutenant Pedott, was drowned in spite of the plucky efforts of his companion, Lieutenant Bachelor, to rescue him. London, October 3. New
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    Indian Labour Unrest.
    95 7 ftiirrn Telegram London, October 3. Calcutta A erious tea garden affray has occurred in the Layhimpur district, Assam. The coolies in eight gardens struck for higher wages to meet the increased cost of living. They looted the market, assaulted the garden managers and the European police superintendent
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    France and Germany.
    97 7 Keiter Telegram London, October 3. Paris Dr. Mayer, German ambassodar, paid his first official visit to M. Leygues. He emphasised that it was the intention of Germany to carry out the treaty of Versailles to the extreme limit of her possibilities. M. Leygues, replying, declared that the
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    Typhoon Strikes Japan.
    84 7 IaUTH IELSGRAM London, October 3. Tokio, October 1 The edge of a typhoon struck Tokio and Yokohama last night. I Considerable damage was done and many houses were demolished, low lying areas being flooded. It is feared that the death roll is heavy. Police and firemen made
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    An Armistice Rumour.
    91 7 Birni Telegram*. London, October 3. Warsaw The conclusion of a PolishLithuanian armistice is just announced.London, October 4. A Polish-Lithuanian armistice has been concluded. The demarcation line is not yet known. Later There is, so far, no confirmation in London of the Warsaw report as to a Polish-Lithuanian
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    The Miners' Ballot.
    32 7 Beuter Telegram London, October 4. The text of the miners' ballot form has been issued. The men are asked to vote either for or against the mine owners' offer.
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    RUBBER RESTRICTION.
    118 7 Opposition to Government Control. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, October 6. A meeting was held this mornnig, under the auspices of the local branch of the R. G. A. The Hon. Mr. Duncan presided, and the question of rubber restriction was considered. Resolutions were passed, first in
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    JAVA SUGAR MARKET.
    77 7 Aneta Service. Weltevredcn, October C. The sugar market is seriously shaken owing to a great Norwegian firm in ijatavia being obliged to cancel more than 30,000 tons of sugar with a loss exceeding tweive million guilders. The firm offered a composition of sixty per cent., which was
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    Blinded Soldiers and Sailors Fund.
    72 7 Augu.-t and September List. Previously acknowledged $65,725.36 Miss Ryan 6 Miss Nancy Rangel 'August).. 2 Mrs. Salzman 3 Mr. Guy Clarke 'June to August) 30 Mr. J. Lornie 35 Anon, in box 11.68 Collection taken at the Wesley Church Peace Day Celebration (per Rev. C.
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    Rich Find of Tin.
    155 7 The Bright Hope Tin Mining Syndicate with claims aggregating 10 acres, states that it has maile a sensational find in a lode of tin, one mile from the centre of the settlement, says a Pikedale Settlement, Queensland, message of September 7. A shaft has been sunk
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    London's Street Accidents.
    122 7 According to a report issued by the Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police, M persons were killed in street accidents in the Metropolitan area during 1919, showing an increase over the 612 fatal M«ident( >n the previous year. Of this number 613 were killed during the day and
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    HOME LETTER.
    2062 7 Trying to Stave off The Miners' Strike. By Our Special Correspondent London, September 10. It has happened as I anticipated. When 1 wrote last week the Prime Minister was contemplating the glories of the Alps from the summit of the Rigi, apparently unconscious of anything that was happening
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    STRAITS SETTLEMENTS.
    670 7 Trade Commissioner on Monetary Conditions. The following appears in a home paper to hand by the last mail :—According to His Majesty's Trade Commissioner in the Straits Settlements, there is at present considerable tightness of money in the bazaars of that territory. This tightness has been caused in
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    LONDON METAL MARKET.
    327 7 Messrs. William Jacks and Co., writing from London on September 9, state All markets have been irregular this week, as the holiday in America on Monday was reflected in dullness hen. but as the mail closes it looks as if the miners' strike might possibly be averted
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    Jimah Estates.
    1708 8 Directors' Cautious Policy Approved. Tl.e annual general meeting of Jimah Rubber Estates was hold at the registered Oflc of the company at noon yest >r May. The chairman, Mr. G. Gordon Black, presided, and there were also present Me, rs. R. S. Nelson (director), R. L. Bird. Kan
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    ALLEGED BOMB THROWING.
    367 8 Preliminary Proceedings in Police Court. Tbt pul'iv.iiiary enquiry into the case in which a hioMC, naiiie-i Yan^ Tai Seng, and Serang Mohd. Yusof, the well-known -ti-.iJ-rc. are charge-] respectively with attempted murder, by throwing a bomb at ■ne N»iralin!;an\, clerk to Me--!-. Donaldson Burkinshaw, and abetment of
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    SINGAPORE VOLUNTEER CORPS.
    33 8 Programme of Drills, etc., for week end D( Saturday, October 9, 1920 Saturday, October 9. Eurasian Co. Rifle Club, Baleatier Range, 2.30 p.m. (Sd.) B. SMITH, LUo»., kg. AdjutMl, i.V.C
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      Motor Accidents.
      236 8 To the Editor of the Straits Time*. Sir, Accident accident accident, end- 1 less motor accidents. Malacca also seems to take the lead of Singapore in this respect. There have been during the past week two nasty motor accidents, one resulting in a young Chinese boy being knocked
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      Bachelors.
      317 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— lt was with pleasure that I read in your popular paper that Government has approved of an additional allowance of 25 per cent, to be granted to married men under appendices A and B which includtsome of my fellow Asiatics but
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    AMERICAN SHIPPING.
    289 8 An Extensive Combination Effected. The formation in August of the United American Lines by Mr. W. A. Harriman, the chairman of the independent Steamship Lines, to operate the several lines and routes outlined below, also to take over the interests of the Hamburg-American Lines and their trade routes
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      S.C.C. Tennis Tournament.
      430 8 The handicapping seems to be working! out remarkably well in th.t tournament. l Unfinished matches are general, n^| ester-lay the three handicap events played 1 1 will have to be continued. The one match finished was in Profession! Pairs, in which the Insurance represent*-! lives Potts and
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      The Races.
      152 8 The following are the entries and particulars of the ponies which w.ll run in the poln pony race on Tuesday next. H. C. Cooke Yarborough's Kirn I*. G. 14.2 6. Lk-ut.Col. Morgan's Pearl Blk. M. 11.2 6. A. J. Ferguson's Highland Lad B. G. L4.IU a*ed. A. t.
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    PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS.
    56 8 That scientific serial, The Mysteries of Myra, which is now running at the Empire, draws a crowded house nightly. To-night, two new episodes will be shown, strongly supported by a five-part film the On-the-Square Girl, featuring Mollie King, also the Modern Love, with Mac Murray, in six reels,
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    Singapore Rubber Auction.
    116 8 In their report dated yesterday, Messrs. Barlow and Co. state At the opening of the usual weekly auctions to-day there was a good demand for all grade* but at prices considerably below last week's level. Standard sheet realised up to 51 cents, a decline of <>'.• cents
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    An Indian Navy.
    73 8 According to a London cablegram, it is stated in Admiralty circles that Admiril Mawbcy's appointment to Bombay will be followed by the removal of Rear- Admiral Tothill to Trincomalee, with a view to the revival of the Indian navy on lines similar to the navies of Australia
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      880 9 CIWEMAS A LH AM BRA Bo.ob Boad, Tan Cbeng Kee and Co., Ltd., Propiietore) Prcm luetday, October S, to Sun-lay, October 10 Sioond Sbuw at 8 46 THI OOMMBNCHMBNT OF ZHB LaSC fBtRL W{jlT3 PATHB SBRIAL XBAT WiLL. BVUK BB BBoWN As tb»t D»r!ir f of tb" SaaaJ anp, the
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      1032 9 CHOPS YONG HONG, YONG NGIAP AND YONG NGIAP YEE KEE NOTICE is hereby given that the partner •hip heretofore subsisting between us tht undersigned LOW KOON YEE, LOW PENG HONG, LOW PENG YAM and LOW PEN KIA, all of No. 63, Boat Quay, Singapore, and Swatow in the Republic of
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      887 9 NOTICE IN THK ESTATE OF MOSES CATCH;. MOSES, DECEASED. Pursuant to the Trustee Ordinance, 1511 Section 26. NOTICE i.<i hereby (riven that all eraditort or other persons having any claims or demands upon or against the estate of V Catch ick Mosca, deceased, late of No. 3. Koek Road, Singapore,
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      913 10 SALES BY AUCTION AUCTION SALE Trc UM.'Tsijrncii have been instructed to sell I,™, /auction, at their sak-room. Raffle. Caambon, Rnlfles Place, Singapore, .„> Monday. October 11, 19-' n 2*™ P- m All those five pieces of freehold land tftrate .n Jalan BMW, Sinrarorc, containing B, total area of 171,145 squar.-
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      721 10 SALES BY AUCTION AUCTION SALE 1,020 sets of Serayah rubber chesti, six* 19 by 19 by 24 willbc sold by public auction I on Saturday. October 9, 192», at M nooa ,t the premises of Messrs. A. C. HARPER a Co., Seremban. Further particulars can be obtained from Mews. A.
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      207 10 j^Br*""\*^ would Point out to you If f I IN STOCK &IL BRITISH paper of assorted sites and colours. John Kldd's Printing Ink. CHINESE DIRECTORY AND PRESS, LTD, Tank Road Publiahers. KOH COMPANY'S CASH CLEARANCE SALE NOW PROCEEDING lerfumery. Toilet Requisites, Fancy Goods, Office Stationery, School Requisites, Books, Prlie and
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      352 10 HAVE YOU SEEN A "BRONCHO GRIPPER"? It ii the Greatest Arm and Shoulder Developer of the Century. It is neither too strong for the weak, nor to weak for the strong, as its strength can be regulated. It is made of Hardened Gun Metal and the Mechanism is so constructed
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      360 10 JOO GUAN CO. Rubber and General Merchants, Ship-Chandlers and Sole Agents for the BURMA STEAM ROPE WORKS, 1, 2 and 3, South Canal Road and 16, Kling Street. Telephone No. 1442. ALWAYS IN STOCK Light-House Brand oiled coir ropes, J-lnch Bermico fibre linseed oil. Marine Engine Oil, lubricating oil, ready
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      741 10 GOVERNMENT OF JOHORE ri'Bl.ir WORKS nKI'ARTMENT, KOTA TINGGI Tender!" are invited for the erection of School and Touchers' Quarter!!, Kuala Sedili Plans and specifications for the shove can be seen and Forms of Tenders ootained at the P.W.D., Office, Johore Bahru, or Kot» Tingjji, during office hours except on Fridays
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    THE MOTORING WORLD.
    938 11 Notes and Comments On Current Topics. Ambulances for Perak Districts. < Tbe various Pdiak Distiiet Ptantera' Asaooiatioaa have beea hiattily sop poitiDK tbe reeoioiioa wbiob the Btbaa Koala Pilab D P.A. biaoght latward at a meeting ol tbe Planttu' Aasjoiati-n ot Malaya with tegaid to a napely
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    LUXURY OF SWEARING.
    206 11 Should Floes be Based on Tbe Higher Cost o! Living? M«. A. M Stmtel, M.P enn cf the magi* ti-.ii -at i lie paliorj e.aT»»l Yarmouth s-jr Ktßled ttißl iLj fijtS itfll.'tdl til UiiSR bid laDßDage obculd be inoreasid io ptoposlias to (tie iccrtasi j coat 1
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      106 11 AND THE LITTLE FORD Shall lead them. It's ilrst In sales— first in eoooorny— aid first in the esteem of those who lo V 3 safety, surety aad co .nl or t— because of its wonderful simplicity, stvea^th ana lightness. II leads In SALES S£ft Vi 1€ SATISFACTION THE FwRD.i3N
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      232 11 BETTER TYRES j NO HIGHER IN PRICE j jKSf^\ UERE are the biggest-value tyros on JpQsTSA the market in 30 by 3 and 30 by3H wQ^'Sk They're GOODYEAR TYRES— and they ■irvViaW conform in every way to the uniformly *Af\/jHBi n K Goody oar standards. They're built in immense quantities
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      85 11 Phone A 438 ON HIRE ALEC MOTOR GARAGE SIS, Orchard Read. HARDWARE DEPARTMENT j We keep LIF.CB STOCKS ol all kinds ot IRONMONGERY A*D HAROW.iRE ARTiCv.ES INCLUDING Tjocks Brass Rimlocke Steel ca^e d >üb!e Handel R'oilocks Brass cupboard aad IYI Lockc> Four Lever Braes Locks Yale Bro- ze Locks Brass
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      528 12 68M MAT CO UMITKD (Ueerpnraisd '.n StnHa Settlement*) U, Ihiliip Street SINGAI'OHK H*w Shipments ]oat arrived of BUNTINGS, Assorted Colours IKON FOINDKY RIDDLES (M in. by H in. to in. Mesh) EUROPE MARINE GLUE Black and White fPONGB CLOTHS. AND BLEDGB HAMMERS TRIANGULAR SHU* DECK BCBAPBBB BOILER ZINC BLABS BALL
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      594 12 CALLENDER'S "VERIBEST" IBADT ROOFING la lUllt mUlalaf lit M. H Put O.efoi far roof.-.i 1!«H» .Inrtwt. taam buildings, etc, rsi w r#«*ijl l'-iflj medium. ri.T. i. medium «MlNf af»l f*»»*rt«*. t '.0|1.,0»1, (tO. PLY. Strongly rseonii«e»«»« fw la«r*«*«* •trength tad efleleney la tia**** 1 Btti MtoMi ObUlublt »i GUAN KIAT
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      1923 12 OASSIfIED ADVERTISEMENTS rme naTAID <*ar«M *M Was**, Fa* Sale, Ta Let, etc, la aralaary c!eae-aet In* (araraa* atx wer<a ta ere t— Per lice oi» Insertion IS ets., two in*. 46 la, tarce iaa. M ais, four Us. IS ets. It* Ids. $1 CO, six in*. $1.18, ten ins. $1.40,
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      787 12 OFFICES AND GODOWNS TO LET, stores and offlces. Apply Ed. at. Nathan A Co.. 4. De Soosa Street. TO LET. Nos. 16» to I*7. North Bom Quar. Apply Israail and Raheem. Bras Basah Bosi. OFFICES TO LET, at No. 1, Robinson Road. Apply Singapore Estate Supplies and Agency Co. TO
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      190 12 Straits Motorcar Service LIMITED (Incorporated in Straits fl*tll*a«a.ta. til to lit, ORCHARD ROiD LORRIES AND CARS HIRED OVERHAULS TO MOTOR CARS AND CYCLE? WELDING of all metals. Satisfaction Guarant*«l Large stocks of LUCAS HORNS AND LAMPS arriving shortly Phonel233 SHIPPING PLANTING MINING For these three Key Industries of Malay* WE
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      203 12 THE STRAITS TIMES TELEPHONES Editorial and General M Manager's Office UJT Job Printing Office m mt All communications relating to editorial matters and news should be addressed to THE EDITOR. All communications rotating to business matters—advertise-! menu, subscriptions, accounts, printing, etc., should be addressed to TH> MANAGER. ADVERTISEMENT RATES Wants,
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