The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 8 September 1898
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Title Section18 1898-09-08 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. THIK. SERIES. SINGAPORE. THURSDAY, Bth SEPTEMBER, 1898. DAII.N ISSUE. No. 3,36718 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement749 1898-09-08 1 ¥g% Otfic Co yer Quay. jQi Wharves. In Harbour %^E^ O STEAM NAVIGATION Co >team ior C HINA. JAPAN r'EN \N(., t K\ lON. INDIA AUSTRALIA, ADEN, EGYPT, MARSEILLES, tilBR M. I'AK. MALTA, BRJNOISI. VENICE, PLYMOUTH. AND LONDON. T^rou^^ Bui- Lading for Ptr>n.. C ,n:m*n:u. Amrricttm Parts, aKo tor -ma749 words
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Advertisement622 1898-09-08 1 BRIIISH IMDIA STEAM NAVIG*- TION CO., LIMITED. "NAN* RANGOON CALCUTTA lh*< pa.n s steamers is intended t« eav T-i.jonp PatßW Wharf every week. Vmm .ma Mid Cargo are booked by the above st- i. kl thrvv-r'' "it-s to all ports m India and C< lor st African Ports. Mauritius of622 words
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Advertisement478 1898-09-08 1 JOHN LITTLE CO., LTD., SINGAPORE. The Finest Ground Coffee m the East. DE iCONINKLIJKE PAKKTVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. Undkr Contract with the Netherlands India uuveknment. Agents at Singapore. Ships Agency, late I. DAENDELS& Co.. 2-3 Collver Quay Time Table for September, 1898. Steamer From Expected Will be despatched ior Pr. Alexander Pcnang478 words
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Advertisement270 1898-09-08 1 Ex s.s. BUCEPHALUS j Just arrived a Specially Selected Consignmenl of HORSES, COBS, PONIE Am. m Good < !onoii :os Also M.tnc splendid Australian cows. Apply P. DALLAN, •Australian Horse Repository. Aug as I THE AUSTRALIAN HORSE REPOSITORY. Koch's Row., Orchard Road. W. DALLAN. T\KAI.KK m Crushed Pood, Padi, O^,270 words
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Advertisement599 1898-09-08 1 LIONGKONG AND SHANGHAI x BANKING CORPORATION. f PAID-UP CAPITAI $*****000 RESERVE FUNn j oooo'ooo RESERVE LIABILITY OF i PROPRIETORS i *i0,000,00e Curt or Directors. Hon. J. J. BELL-IRVlNG.— Chaikman R. M. Gray, Esq.— Dkpl'tv Chaikman. C. Bri.bmank, Esq. A.J. Ravmonu, Esc. David Gubbay, Esq. R. L. Richakd.son, Esq. A. Haupt,599 words
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Advertisement291 1898-09-08 1 DHCENIX ASSURANCE COM PANY OF LONDON. The undersigned Agents for the above Compari) are prepared to aoept Fire risks m Singapore I Johr.re and the Mala> States, at current rates. STIVKN Co. Nov to SOUTH BRITISH FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMP4N\ OF NEW ZEALAND. 6AJNMM, •■:< tM '^rint- m. -nctt291 words
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Advertisement304 1898-09-08 1 PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY AND OCCIDENTAL AND ORIENTAL m STEAMSHIP COMPANY. -■ro.vhp^, tickets granted r.. n^lar.^ I?atM*Eurapeanp(Mßti v p.oo, rj iO r,ai<- rau ipeoal re.iuctc rat*- granted U <Xhoerv c) t Pastewers by u>- the ooiior of pee ceedit'.g Overland b> mt Southern Paafic arxJ c> tecang Line I f304 words
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Article24 1898-09-08 2 Domestic Occurrence. DEATH. On the 6th inst., at the residence of Mr. A. Des- ker, Waterloo-street, Singapore, Tyrrell Andrbk Ephraums. [Ceylon papers please copy.]24 words
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Article, Illustration1613 1898-09-08 2 The Singapore Free Press. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1898. Here shall the Preit the People's fight maintam. L'nawed hj influence and un bribed by gain Hare patriot Troth her glorious precepts draw. Pledged to Religion, Loyalty, and Law. I if-; important state documents printed yesteiday a* forwarded by General AGUINAL!)'_> for1,613 words
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Article266 1898-09-08 2 Ihe Shanghai-W'oosun^ Railway wa^ opened to traffic on the ibt wist The Hongkong Amateur Dramatic Club intend to produce a Pantomiim at Christmas. Mr. A. 1.. Keyser s leave has been extended to October ist by the Secretary of State. News hah been received from Canton that the Tartar General,266 words
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Article314 1898-09-08 2 Arrival of General Merritt m Sinc^pore. Major General Wesley Merritt, Military Governor-General of the Philippines, and Commander in-Chief of the I". S. Army of Occupation, arrived from Hongkong by the P. O s. s Clmsan this morning, the mail getting alongside the whart about eleven o'clock m di<-mai314 words
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602 1898-09-08 2 Specially Lommuiiiuled to the Singapore h're Press. run ilai n.j It .m undeniable tnasu ti a polil a Re* 'u'.ion wisel) carried not, the ale ployed b) natkma to revindicate Jk overeignty naturally belonging I .rpe and trcdien Bnda foot bj .1602 words
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Article77 1898-09-08 2 CoKrs OnniiK:-. Head Quarter Ofti<_e, Singapore, Bth September, i^b. i. Orderly Officer for the ensuing wee k (apt. C. J. Davies. Orderly Sergeant tor the ensuing week Sertrt W loke R j. Gunner A. W. Geek.c is transferred to the reserve from this date. 3. Parades Monday77 words
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Article120 1898-09-08 2 OURSELVES AS A CHINAMAN SEES US. A Chinaman living near Shanghai has been interviewed, and, among other things, says, concerning the "barbarian" Europeans They certainly do not know how to amuse themselves You never see them enjoy themselves by sitting quietly upon the.r ancestors' graves. They ump around and kick120 words
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Article333 1898-09-08 2 Changes >n China Offices to be Amalgamated Superfluous Officials to go (Special to Stngapoi- Free Pn Hongkong Sept 7 1 1 An edict mm issued on Aug..--abolishing tbe Oitm-i>/-tu tii< J se and the Six Courts I heir duti b a-sumed by ihc Impcria, Obai and >\x boards333 words
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REUTERS TELEGRAMS.
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Article45 1898-09-08 2 Mussulman Resistance to British Authority at Candis The Mob Fired On In pursuance ot tbi lircifcioil ut t foreign Admiral:- at Crete the HntiI ttesda.) took over the lithe Otticc Candia. The Mussulman- opposing tin the i tibh boidicrh hrtd. wounding several45 words
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Article38 1898-09-08 2 I lie Mussulman? were much exasperate*. and set Bre to the Christian quirtc: Loss of Life A Consul Killed It 1= reijuru<j liiat man) were kiiiecl a eluding the British onsul and oevera soldiers.38 words
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Article29 1898-09-08 2 1 tit- gunboat Hdzar<i bombarded ti- > it) j a r i ot whii i. w^ atire Naval Reinforcements. Several n-ien-ot-war arc hastening to Candia29 words
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Article21 1898-09-08 2 The St. Leger. the result vi tin. St I.eger isa.s follow VVildfowler Jeddah Bridegroom tm x London, Stpt. Sth, /S9*.21 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement98 1898-09-08 2 Robinson Co. WBG TO ANNOUNCE THAT THEIR Annual Cash Clearance Sale will commence on Monday sth Sept. Cashmere and Serges Figured blouse Silks Prints and Flannelettes 1 »sl Thread Hosiery Spun Silk Hosiery Slk v ilantse Gloves Coise£» and Underclothing Shawls and Wraps Sunshades Towels Towelling Tea Cosies and Cu>hions98 words
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Advertisement664 1898-09-08 2 THE ROBINSON PIANO CO. FIRST CLASS PIANOS Ii V Wm. SPAETHS, Damp pr00f 475 JOHN BRINSMEAD ft SONS. Special Mode) $525 COLLARD ft COLLARD, Colonial Model $575 GBO. RUSELL. Transposing Pianos $600 PERFKCTLY SIMPLE AND SIMPLY PERFECT. t.th.s THE ROBINSON PIANO CO. LIP T O N TEA MERCHANTS BY SPECIAL664 words
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Advertisement693 1898-09-08 2 O-DAY'S ADVEKTISEMEN i cSuffered for Fourtee Years. I have l>ccii afflicted with rheumntism fur tourteen years and nothing seemed to give any relief. I was able to be around all the time, but constantly suffering. I had tried everything I could Hear of and at !a>t was told to try693 words
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Advertisement42 1898-09-08 2 OUR ADVERTISEMEMTCOLUMMS. Robinson's annual bale tracing large numbed, p^*" 11 m at received a 7 Jn? •s**«* that they have necuon with th.s an I" conissue is of interest aood w P«t of th* Calcutta "lTSoSSj^. P n Vl X* 1 00 "<>42 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous113 1898-09-08 2 The Week. Thursday, Sth Hj<li Water 3.10 a., 2.50 p. I agar. ?s. K. C. ground. \\arrenFoo..balLF.to.,.A.or D. Co W V Kegt. 1 angiin. PhilharmoiM(. Orchestra, »~jo m Friday, 9UI H^h Water 4j« a Tan gl^ C^rSo^^ 1 SS Saturday, 10 th Hi«l. Water _6. 9a i4-s g GoU.-Emr^ do*c,113 words
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Article354 1898-09-08 3 The Local Secretary, the Raub Australian Gold Mining Company, Ltd., Singapore has received the following telegram from Raub, dated Bth Augus iBt>B: Crushing ft nuked, j.joo Cam skmt* rejiizea 2.07$ 05 tmttttd *old. Battery was stopped n six days tor xant of mater This return for the last354 words
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Article32 1898-09-08 3 ..v-d August, H the last l i:tU n Ni.jij.iv all co t~- -r i <• ■p l i p.m. as suddr i vessel nd. •> .-<- i :-*d ,:c N a■_■ 132 words
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Article29 1898-09-08 3 a. <• <s ora* it jv i i 1 i- tar.fed i. i i- <■■£ .i- s. i- He i •>-•.- result -4. -r >' llled .»i i. f* -> t R29 words
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Article73 1898-09-08 3 -.j t: rrn a 1 •>.- nun Kin > iv an r d a oman named A:. Kam rWy went tog to a i i ir la -a 4 jut or :he a bet r. l .a ICa S -i-w .v;th a katfc r air or73 words
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Article25 1898-09-08 3 NO CHINESE FOR THE PHILIPPINES. i ar? intimation from General fjr-rene at Man .a tnat no Chinr-,c wi I be '.o iai i a' Maaila25 words
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Article71 1898-09-08 3 1.4"*i.0 >expr-^.x:d at r\j tt the term A the K'-miloon *nj.,n i.-c becoming kno-*^. re ervauon ol Kjw'oon aty tannot be •^iera:ed. The Execuuve Cjunc 1 aao been 0 g the C'".n«rse CuattMH demar.ds. l'h«-,<: ide three piers n H >ngkong Harbour, ..her. s examine .r.kj,71 words
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Article59 1898-09-08 3 H ;l| j, ,1^ f-,*.-, -_ck »tiv -ed > Wm.rj! l'r» c <«i «w ***** 1 uh 01 ihe PaiHj restored the 1 ;hat :'nt -.Dstr M.<^-y- n :^e P<±- < River hav< beoa rrmjved >o :^r to ijive a practicable chan- reel depth at hi^h59 words
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Article169 1898-09-08 3 arrival at Hongkong a banquet will r>e given m honour ot Sir Charier Beresforl by .he locai branch of the Navy League. It is announced from Tonkin that the frreuch authorities are ending two new t-ruisers to Manila— the PitmonU and the Dogal: Both ships are ot the Bayard type169 words
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Article533 1898-09-08 3 The water trip round Singapore is one of the commonest Not so that undertaken by a party ot (our cyclists, on Sunday last, who > c t out to ihe w»->t and returned by the east, af tec having g..ne round as much of the533 words
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Article146 1898-09-08 3 Mo la ijow'ri c.*/ -iii;: .'-.t^ Cfcta A Hir nat heart— jr*B an Weald _ar. i.. F>bui H Vr IT. <-> iam 0 W >; A battle m I <;n b Ins ll utr i. Rath* g j peat i > ji- id m•■"^ oi the t' y« ,cl;146 words
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Article97 1898-09-08 3 A home «p*r ->a)s A pttvate letter irom Guiina tales that physically r>.-Cap-lab Drej go id health, bit he !.a^ a^'' 1 i; k broken dv.M. mind baa become Berioasly a;; ted Solving mathematical problems, hitherto ia (aroorite pastinie, no longer sad lately be baa hardly looked97 words
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127 1898-09-08 3 HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANK AND THE NORTH -RN RAILWAY LOAN. hrom information which has reached us from a most nfaMl source. Reuter appears to have been ail wrong m his recent telegram about the Hongkong and Shanghai Hank beii'g put out of the field over the Ncwchwang Shanhai-kwan railway loan,127 words
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Article119 1898-09-08 3 m Mr Clifford's report for Pahang tor June OCCttn the following In June i Urge gain* ot Dyaks, mostly old polite constables recently discharged from the I'ahung Force, mide a geiah-hu'iting raid into our forests of I'!' i lemueling from across the Trengganu from •r. I" hey Hed hurried!)- on119 words
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Article714 1898-09-08 3 iJ'iom our own Correspondent.* On Sunday last the members of the Malacca Club gave a tiffin to Mr. E. Broadrick, the late Vice- President of the Club, who leaves Malacca on Friday next for Province Wellesley, where he has been appointed Senior District Officer. Mr. Broadrick has been very714 words
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Article318 1898-09-08 3 Ihe following >tory is taken from the Amur Gate.c In tV village of Bdshoi Sakhalin, on the Mnnfrontier, a Russian merchant lately went OOt hunting, accompanied by a l^iend. While ihey were engaged m their ■sport, some minoi Chinese officials seized ihe sportsmen and318 words
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Article64 1898-09-08 3 An ice-machine has arrived and made I tons of ice the first day. A sixty-six feet whale ran ashore near Simatan and died. The diameter of the animal was njk feet. Fifty Hakkas have arrived and are settling down to rice culture. Mr. A. McD. Gibson broke his64 words
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121 1898-09-08 3 by imperial order a Russian Vice-Consulate has been established at Seistan. This news is commented on m the National Zatung m the following terms Seistan lies m the frontier sphere which England created between her Protectorates of Afghanistan and Beloochistan and Persia m the beginning121 words
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Article25 1898-09-08 3 The P. &O. Intermediate steamer Canton left Penang yesterday afternoon at 6 p. m. and is due to arrive here to-morrow morning at 8 am.25 words
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Article182 1898-09-08 3 Gentlemen, to solace their wearied minds by honest pastimes, playe at chesse, the astronomer's game, and the philosopher's game, which wheues thyr wittes, recreates theyr minds, and hurts no body m the mean season." All communications should be addressed "Chess, Singapore Free Press.'' Original problems should Lie182 words
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Article, Illustration18 1898-09-08 3 !4y Jo?-. Svtim, Prague. Black 10 pieces). White to play and male m three moves.18 words
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Article, Illustration23 1898-09-08 3 liy N. Maximov, St. Petersburg. Black (6 pie< 11). Wluit.- 1 j pieces). White '.o play and mate m movi23 words
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Article192 1898-09-08 3 Pla><<J m Ihe !t.-nna I urnatnent X' Lopez. White—Sbowalter. Black—farra 1 P-K; P-K4 15QXP B-KM Kt-Ui-i. 16 F-KR4 H/R j B-Kt, Kt-5-, [7 Rxß >-X'; 4Castlt KtxP 18 P-QKI3 Q-Kls(c) P-o 4 H-K2 19K1-K2 LastlesQß 6Q Ka Ki-Qj zo Kt-K, K-K:.--/BxKi KiP/li 51 P-QBj <>-K.-?d. SHxP Kt-Kt.-192 words
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Article175 1898-09-08 3 A yame to Ofnpete for ihu brilliancy pr ,tin the Vicuna rournament. Xi Lofsx. White -Janowski Mack—[Yencbard. 1 P-K+ P-K4 20 P-K: 4 R-Hi 2 Kt-KBs Kt-QB3 n K-R5 0.83 38-Kl5 P-B4 2zO-K6ch Kt-K2 4 P-O} PxP »3H'Kts P/P 5 PxP P-Q3 -^4(iK l<i K-Oi 6Kt-Bs Kt-§3175 words
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Article394 1898-09-08 3 I'lllsbuiy did not, altet ali, win the Vienna louinamentj as m the tie match Dr. Tarrasch, who scored two to one and a draw, was hrit. The match tournament between eleven members of the House of Commons and eleven members of the Presi Gallery, each player contesting two394 words
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790 1898-09-08 3 Speaking at the lunc! eon following the < ;.rii )f the Hongkong Marti from trie shipbuilding rd )f Sir James Lai n^, Uepti.rd, Su.iderland, A.d. Sir Marcus Samuel said it nad been a great plea>ure to his firm to be connected with Japan for790 words
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Article61 1898-09-08 3 Regarding the Ningpo Jo-- rioute dispute at Shanghai it is undcr-ti. kJ that the Krench will give up ail their cUiins to the |osa House and Cemetery m return lor a large extension oi the existing Cotitcshion to Sicawei it. one diremon, and tv th^ line ol tin. proposed boundary61 words
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Article106 1898-09-08 3 (September .->. U%*s Gambler T 5,50 do. Cube No. 1 8.30 Pepp'.r, i'j..ick (ordinary S'po; < 2367 do. White, (Fair L/W— s> \> Jo Nutmegs nos to the Ib.j 75. Mace (Banda) 75. Cloves (Amboina) ac. Libenan Coffee iS. Tapioca, small pearl (Fair quaiit) 1 \.j^ do. do flake106 words
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Article305 1898-09-08 3 Quotation. Capital Paid Ui. Share- Pah L»i*. H^uk < i... and japan, Ltd. *2j Nominal. W 2,000,00 c 450,966 ifffcSn l>eferred. £5 Buyer;,. I,»SQ Z« hell Au Vgenc> 5 Seller < 10,000 f 4 S'S 8 6.584^1 li. '»4t6 unissued Clear W^iei l>a>r> i-irm Ltd.305 words
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Article78 1898-09-08 3 1 UkRECTEO UP TO Sept' t>ei On London i).. lit-. 4 (Ii .Jl; dk mand .j 1 i Pruai. 1 r. due j m. 1 1 1 dotumrnib m 1 n dtts 6 »/f Fraum c deaaad German* deaawi 19.^; lNi)iA I I l4 lj, Ho.NGKuNo dcman.; d it78 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement254 1898-09-08 3 Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. This remedy is intended especially for coughs, colds, croup, whooping cough and influenza. It has become famous for its cures of these diseases, over a large part of the civilized world. The most flattering testimonials have been received, giving accounts of its good works of the aggravating254 words
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Advertisement344 1898-09-08 3 I he^itandard Time Ballb A i Bn,. M For t anning i.nc ooc t vIM Bran hOi eiich div ai Ipm Siog^pc>r» mv; time (Giccnwici. M*a nrr.c o nr~ 4 rnir. 35 ser betf^ h<»isted ve minute* previoasU 10-da\ hon f HMMg rf nd Pulo braii: bolt- tei oaraaal OCfcAN344 words
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Page 3 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous70 1898-09-08 3 Weather Report. IIJI (AugUSt Taken at Kan dang Kerbau Hospital Observatory. 9. AH. gP.M.9 P, M. Bar. red. 32 hah 2^.940 29.821 -'9.895 Temperature 82.3 80.3 75.5 Wet Bulb Thermomet*' 773 76.0 74.5 Dir. of Wind N.N.VV. W.S.W. N.W. Max. Temp, m sltadi 85.0 Mm. do 74.3 Max. tn Su>.70 words
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Miscellaneous913 1898-09-08 3 VESSELS IN PORT m o -W-, Flagb and Toni Commander t Arrived Froic Por Wb« I C y""» Sibbb gam beat 9a* Etmg A. X P Kctw.,l Other Vcsselb Flag! 4 Tons Maeter& Ainved h rou. Gonbigneea Fo: Wber. IwosloPabooi itaJLbq. m; Maglia 1.. Ne« istk Wood n- k Sq913 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement444 1898-09-08 4 Singapore Sporting Club. \:.ORAi'TLM.\RACE Ml.hnSG rdgd. FIRST DAY. r-Aciday. ijtli Oi coder First R»i b. Fm» M*iu»» Pi*t*.— V.iluc f^ D u. A Kate ha Mai^n Hor-o Weight p«-r KM lo>l gib. An iowaiu- .A _-i!b. hoi-*- r icreci tor tS« lr»u )CthaJ. Xrf^t» >-; v. Aft a-b-vante i»i Ib.444 words
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Advertisement404 1898-09-08 4 John Little CO., LTD. SINGAPORE We have just received a large consignment of Cycles as under, which we are now offering at greatly reduced prices. UJEN I S FOR The Rover Cycle Co., Ltd. IMPERIAL ROVER CYCLES Ih- i rt tin hi^lifst i/ra.li marhioes ma«i« im! ir«" ■ji.tl to aaj404 words
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Advertisement802 1898-09-08 4 TO LET A WELL furnished r<jpm, with board, suitable lor a bachelor, above (he Raffles Tiffin Rooms j and InlernAtiona! Modei^a. Immediate entry. Apply R\ I- FLES HOTEL, j Sepic uc TO LET. One room m No. 24 Raffles Place, adjoining Messrs. Braddell Bros.' Office. Apply to MEVBR BROTHERS. Sepi802 words
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Advertisement663 1898-09-08 4 Katz Brothers, Limited, Beg to announce the arrival of Ladies' and Children's Boots and Shoes WHICH THEY HAVE ADDED TO THEIR DRAPERY DEPT. Ladies Bronze Court Shoes, Beaded Toes Ladies Glace Kid do Patent Leather shoes Lace shoes Kid shoes Kid Button boots Tan shoes White Buckskin shoes Ladies Canvas663 words
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Advertisement119 1898-09-08 4 j Fo Newcastle and Melbourne. The Britisli India .Steam Nay. Co., Ltd. -.learner I'LLTALA, 3,692 tons, C.ipt Cave, will be despatched for the above ports en 1 bureday, the Bth instant. For freight or passage apply to BOLSIEAD a: Co.,— Acents Sept. 3. 8 y For Derby, Pearling Grounds, Broome.119 words
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Advertisement570 1898-09-08 4 The Singapore Free Press AMD Mercantile Advertiser CußLt Address,— Advertisd^^Kfarr,. TeierHOKi Ninitß. No. 61 Published at 30 3, Raffles Place. Singapore *T"*HL, leading Knglish Newspaix A Straits Settlements ioh<. r F<-deiate-d Native States of l J < rak Selai gor. Sungci L jong, Pahang tht Negt Sembilan British North Bornt^:570 words
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Miscellaneous1141 1898-09-08 4 VESSELS EXPECTED. Giving port of departure, and (where known) date due here, and name of Agent*. Mf.n-oi -War. A* \m a, Jap., Newcastle, Catinal, Fr. Governolo, [taLSpezna, KASAOI, Philadelphia, Tokiwa, Jap. Newcastle. Ma 1 1 Stbahbss pbom I* COROM AVDEI., dlle Sf[). [O I. Si O Darmstadt, due Sep. i1,141 words
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