The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 22 January 1900
1900-01-22
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942)
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Title Section18 1900-01-22 1 Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. THIRD SERIES. SINGAPORE. MONDAY, 22x0 JANUARY, /i 900 DAILY ISSUE, No. 378118 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement780 1900-01-22 1 J* 0 Office. Collyer Quay. Vjj Wharves. New Harbour O STEAM NAVIGATION Co Steamers for CHINA, JAPAN, PENANG, CKYLON, INDIA, AUSTRALIA, ADEN, EGYPT, MARSEILLES, GIBRALTAR. MALTA, BRINDISI, VENICE, PLYMOUTH AND LONDON. Through Bills of leading issued for Persian Gulf, Continental and American Ports, also for China Coast, and San Francisco780 words
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Advertisement702 1900-01-22 1 fHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAVI- GATION COMPANY, LIMITED. TTHE following are the dates on which the Co.'s Steamers may be expected here, viz i OUTWARD. HOMEWARD. i M For Hongkong. Shanu- For Marseilles Bi hai ie J»tan Ports. and London. v iooo. Teenkai Jan. 13. I T Oopack Feb. 7. Through702 words
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Advertisement528 1900-01-22 1 DE KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. UNOBR COMTRACT WITB THE NETHERLANDS IWDIA GOVIRNriINT. gents at Singapore, Ships Agency, lath I.DAENDELS m Co., 2-3 Collyer Quay j j Time Table for January, igoo j From Expected Will be despatched lor i. Vajirunhi* Padang Jan. 15 I'enang, Dlehleh Padang Sumatra's W. Coast Jan. 20528 words
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Advertisement561 1900-01-22 1 J. M. Lyon Co.'s Patent Libenan Coffee Pulper. A N efltctive substantial and simple toflee pu'pcr, based on the principle of elastic abrasion j not crushing, and thorough dissemination of pulp and parchmen'. Saves its own cost is a very short time, by non- breakage ot beans, with 'nil yield.561 words
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Advertisement664 1900-01-22 1 IJONGKONG AND SHANGHAI xx BANKING CORPORATION. PAID-UP CAPITAL Siooooooo I RESERVE FUND lii.oooooo I itESERVE LIABILITY OF 1 PROPRIETORS j 110,000,000 Court or Uibbctors. K. M. Gray, Esq —Chairman. N. A Sibbs, Esq.— DKi-urr Chairman. X, Gobia Esq. A. j. Raymond, Esq. D. M. Mosbs, Esq. R. H. Hill, Esq.664 words
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Advertisement1147 1900-01-22 1 PETER SYS WONDERFUL SPECIFIC. THE only remedy at piesent known as an INFALLIBLE and PER \NKN I CUR Sprue, Dysentery, Diarrhoea, Hemorrhage and Ulceration of the Bowels. <ECOMME\DEDBvSO.MEoPTHBCHIEFSPECIALISrs.N thb MKIM, 4L rttOWSION Sold Rrtail|t)y all Chemists and Wholesale l>v THE PETER SYS COMPANY. N,,v J ,ROPR,,TORS AND SoL M»»«MCWMM), 9.1,147 words
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Article49 1900-01-22 2 Domestic Occurences. Birth At orr.el> Bank, Kdinbur^h, %n the 241!. |> I^yy, the wile ol A. Mokpivok oi a dauxt.ur. Communications on literary matters should be addressed to The Editor, Singapore free Press." AH letters connecUreL-With bujwftei (advertisements, subscriptions, accounts, _c) should be addressed to The Manager, "Singapore Free Press49 words
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Article, Illustration815 1900-01-22 2 The Singapore Free Press. MONDAY, JANUARY 22, 1900. DAY by day interest m the campaign, m Natal especially, increases. [*be problem set us by the tele gram-, a- to wh» re War. UM could be; is now cleared up. Gen W\KKEN is plainly not where the- earlier telegrams indicated but815 words
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Article642 1900-01-22 2 I he- Selangor Government want a mechantcal draftsman lor the Government I actory Simons grand wax-work exhibition announces its last week. The show has met with good deal of patronage while m Singapore Mr E. 11. Merew ether returned by the Mail 'm Saturday, and MOMMI M 'iities of Colonial642 words
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Article42 1900-01-22 2 a Mm.nihi bnt CnoTniaorion. Mr. Yap Kwan Seng, Capitan |China of s I tngor, who arrived from China by the French Mail yesterday, has subscribed 910,000 to the S A W F. He leaves for Klang to-day.42 words
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365 1900-01-22 2 SHOCKING ACCIDENT AT THE MARINE CLUB. A nocking accident which has since ended fatally, occurred at the Marine Club shortly before midnight on Saturday, when Mr J E Carlson, fourth engineer of the m Recorder (telegraph ship), fell from the lavatory window on the third storey, into the back court365 words
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98 1900-01-22 2 Mr Justice Hyndman Jones was the unlucky victim of a carriage accident this morning, necessitating absence* from duty, for perhaps a few days. Whilst taking his customary drive into town, one of the reins broke as he was coming along Orchard Road, and the98 words
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Article185 1900-01-22 2 ''Via Hatavia.j The Hague, Jan. uth. From non-official sources it is known that the English at the storming of Ladysmith suffered a loss of Bso men Jan. 14i.11. "Jhe ."twazis have invaded Transvaal territory. The Kaffirs fled to Sheba, some of these were killed. General French has established185 words
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Article64 1900-01-22 2 Among the passengers for home by the Mail, was Mr. W. H. Shelford, who goes to England on a short visit m connection with the death of his father, Mr. Thomas Shelford, CM G. We remind our readers of the first performance of the Konorah Company, which takes place m64 words
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REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
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Article32 1900-01-22 2 THE BOER LOSSES Over Six Thousand Six Hundred. Reuter's correspondent at Rensbury states that the enemy's total losses since the beginning of the campaign may reliably be estimated at 6/1.5.32 words
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Article24 1900-01-22 2 A War Correspondent Dead. lhe well-known correspondent of the Daily Mail, Mr G. \V. Steevens, has died of enteric fever at Ladysmith.24 words
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Article27 1900-01-22 2 Reuter's agency states that on the i ,th inst. affairs were cjuietat Ladysmith, and that the situation was unchanged There was very little bombarding27 words
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Article31 1900-01-22 2 H M.S. Pelorus ha-, seized the German barque Marie at Delagoa Bay with a earn of flour for the Transvaal Government. The capture was conveyed to Durban31 words
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Article17 1900-01-22 2 Mobilises at Aldershot. The Eighth Division has been orderr.j to mobilise at Aldershot immediately17 words
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Article62 1900-01-22 2 A Ministerial Statement tn the Reichstag. Baron von Bulow, the German Foreifa Minister, has informed the Reichstag that Britain had promised ample compensation an! satisfaction for the seizures of German vessels. No more German mail steamers would be detained on mere suspicion The Minister expressed his62 words
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Article14 1900-01-22 2 (Later.) The Camerons. The Cameron Highlanders, now Egypt, have been ordered to thc Cape14 words
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Article19 1900-01-22 2 A second contingent of the City vi London Regiment of Volunteers has sailed for South Africa.19 words
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Article17 1900-01-22 2 A second contingent of New Zealarvl Volunteers has left Wellington for SoJth Africa.17 words
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Article41 1900-01-22 2 The Premier of New Zealand on that occasion made a speech m which he declared that if occasion arose, every man m New Zealand capable of bearing amir would volunteer for service. London. January 21st, lyoo. tmmm a-41 words
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Article29 1900-01-22 2 NEAR LADYSMITH. FIGHTING ALL SATURDAY. GEN. CLERY IN ACTION. General Clery, with part of Sir Char!. Warren's force, was m action all day on the 20th (Saturday.)29 words
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46 1900-01-22 2 British Advance Continued. Our troops captured ridge after ridge for about three miles, bivouacking on the ground gained. Main Position Next. The main position is however still ir? front. No Details of Casualties. Ihe number of casualties was not ascertained.46 words
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72 1900-01-22 2 (Later. SATURDAYS ACTION AT VENTERSPRUIT. The Casualties, General Buller wires that eleven officers and 2]<j men were wounded m the action of the _oth at Venterspruit, which is a stream between the Tugela and Acton Homes. Warren Still Fighting. Reuter's Agent at Spearman's Camp, wiring on Sunday morning, (21st) states72 words
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Article40 1900-01-22 2 The annual distribution of prizes will be on Friday next, at 5 p.m. His Honour thc Officer Administering the Government will distribute the prizes. Parents of pupils and all interested m the school are cordially invited to attend.40 words
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Article53 1900-01-22 2 We understand that the shares offered to the public m this Company have been considerably over- subscribed. Letters of allotment will be out shortly. The fact of over-subscription, is of itself sufficient answer to the attempts made to damage the prospects of the Company m53 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement995 1900-01-22 2 ANTED an experienced nurse. Reply by li iter to M.A.,— c/O tree Press. 1 Dec I WANTED OK Merchant* Office experienced 1 hinese 1' Clerk. Good knowledge of accounts reM uired. Apply to G., c o Free Press. Jan 16 23,1 WANTED BY an Import and Export firm the set995 words
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Advertisement576 1900-01-22 2 I John Little CO., LTD. Have Just Unpacked m their DRAPERY DEPT. New and Choice Goods COMPRISING:— Tall Nets Flowers Hosiery cV Gloves Wings Handkerchiefs Ribbons Collars and Cuffs Ornaments Piques Muslins Flannels. SPLENDID VARIETY Or* Ladies' Sailors. CHOICE LOT OF Ladies' Shirts, $1.20 each. Corsets m all the leading576 words
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Advertisement551 1900-01-22 2 TO-DAYS ADVERTISEMENTS. *ALEX. FOXr&CO. 43, HIGH STREET Have just unpacked a nice assortment of Ladies' and Children's Shoes. An Early Inspection Invited. Smgapere, 20th January, iooo. Jan 22 CYCLE POLO. "THERE will be practice on the Old Gaol Site m every Tuesday and Friday evening commencing at 5.15. All interested551 words
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Advertisement271 1900-01-22 2 TO-DAYS ADVERTISEMENTS TO LET GODOWN 153 ecil Street, very airy and VJ spacious lower and upper floor. For further particulars apply to W. A. WAFFORD Co. Jan 23 WANTED DOARD and Io Ring with a private family or m a quiet Boarding House. Apply to B. L.,— c o tree271 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous211 1900-01-22 2 The Week. Monday, 22nd Hieh Water:— 1. 51 a., 1.52 p. S-V.A. 2.5 m. Gun Drill, 5.15 p. Konorah Company, Town Hall, y p. Tuesday, 23rd Hiith Water 2.23 a., 2 38 p. S.V.A. Recruits Drill, 5.1^ p. Philharmonic Choir, 5-30 p. Lodge St. George Regular, 8.45 p. Wednesday, 24th211 words
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Article97 1900-01-22 3 Third Day. (By Telegram.) Again was the weather for the, third day o( the Penang Races favou/rable, the result being some excellent finishes. The winners were.— The Lakrikin Clp, han/dtcap for subscription griffins I. Belynont Bush f)ueen. The Penang Lt. LEjLer, an all norse handicap 1 Chevalier J97 words
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Article105 1900-01-22 3 A mural table with the following inscrip tion has been erected on the south wall o St. Paul's Church, Kandy, m memory of the late Sir John F. Dickson, at one time Gov ernment Agent of the Central Province and afterwards Colonial Secretary of105 words
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Article60 1900-01-22 3 On Friday before the Chief Justice, the i harges against Fatima and Mah Mahkoon, criminal breach of trust, abetment of the same, and retaining stolen property, were heard. The jury found Fatima not guilty, and she was discharged. A verdict of guilty was returned m Mah Mahkoon's case,60 words
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Article145 1900-01-22 3 POLIC E NEWS. As the result of a quarrel on Friday, a Macao committed a murderous assault on a companion with a parang. The victim was so badly injured that he had to be peedily removed to the hospital. A Chinaman was arrested on Saturday, for passing a forged $io145 words
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Article143 1900-01-22 3 The following is a copy of resolutions passed by the Singapore Committee of the Chamber of Commerce at the last meeting, and duly posted to Mrs. Shelford 1. That the Committee has learnt with great regret of the death of Mr. Thomas Shelford, CM o who143 words
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Article363 1900-01-22 3 Probahlis v S. < C This match was played between th-; above team* last Saturday, the Probables scoring a decisive victory over their adversaries by five wickets and 128 runs. The Probables" who batted first, had 167 runs to their credit for the loss of five wickets. W. Dunman363 words
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Article715 1900-01-22 3 The annual distribution of prizes was I held at St. Joseph's Institution on Satur- I day, under the presidency of His Lordship Bishop Fee, resulting m the attendance of large and fashionably dressed audience, m the spacious building m the rear of the Institution. At t_e end715 words
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Article173 1900-01-22 3 |aaa__N Monthly *bi>al. The above competion resulted m a win for Mr. T. K. Earle with the good score of 81 nett. Mr. A Kerr nearly caught the handicappers napping, being second with a nett score of 8-. The course was m excellent condition, and there was173 words
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Article36 1900-01-22 3 Owing to an accident which occurred to Mr. Justice Hyndman Jones this morning, necessitating his en forced absence, the Court, j after a short period of waiting, was closed for business for the day.36 words
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Article120 1900-01-22 3 The Russian cruiser Pamyat Asova, Captain Niedtrmiller, arrived from Hongkong between eleven and twelve o'clock on Sunday morning, and exchanged the cus-l tomary salute with the port. The Pamyar\ Azova is an armoured cruiser of 6,675 tons and carries altogether 32 guns, which include two120 words
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Article2247 1900-01-22 3 (Via Ceyionj It is stated that the men m khaki on board the Bundesrath belonged to the Italian Red Cross Society. Captain Evatt has received lhe Distinguished Service Order for services m Uganda. The death from pneumonia is announced of General John Prior, Commanding the Fifteenth Brigade of the2,247 words
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Article392 1900-01-22 3 Qlotatiom. CAriTAL. Paid Ur. Sharks Paid Dir. 3ank of China and Japan, Lt-l. i Nominal, f 2,000,000 414,231 199,875,44 Deferred. £5 1 1,250 2l NhMMkltemARc-w). $3 Sellers. f ,0,™ (f J^ 8>5& 5n,»u d Clear Water Dairy F.inn Ltd. Sioo 25,000 9 25,000 250 Sioo392 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement30 1900-01-22 3 A n«mo_y for oil lrro#ul«rttlo_. k „p,r«d P* B.tl« Appl.. IVunyroy.l. Pi: C cb,.. A^ Bold by ning-poro Claponalng Co., Ltd. RafflM Wooo. nittnoporo. Mf Proprietor MARTIN, titbit, SOUTHAMPTON, ENOLANU30 words
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Page 3 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous1015 1900-01-22 3 been enabled to execute important turning move He has severed the Boers' communications with A telegram received from Durban dated Friday evening states that Sir Charl s Warren with a strong flying column, co-operating with Sir Redvers Buller, reporie- fighting proceeding three points. London, Jan. 13.— Captain Brown of the1,015 words
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Miscellaneous1683 1900-01-22 3 VBftft X LS IB X i M-:. Flaga and Ton* Commanders Arr.vel I I* LtMnnt Brit. _ii., 7,".*> Small* i>.. Saranrak PAMIAI \/o\\ Rus. i ruiser, 8M I Vdei miller Jan. 22 Hon t Other VeaaeU hlaca Torn Maaiera Arrive* I I rom Conßieaeca *"'ot I Ban Po Soon Dut.1,683 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement745 1900-01-22 4 LIQUID FUEL (PETROLEUM RESIDUE) Large Stocks always od Hand $15 PER TON f.o.b. IN BUNKERS AT FRESHWATER ISLAND M'll.O Bl'KOM) opposite western entrance of New Harbour N.B. 1 Ton of Liquid Fuel is equivalent to 2; TONS OF JAPANESE COAL The fuel is delivered through a 6 m pipe capable745 words
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Advertisement1233 1900-01-22 4 SARAWAK GOVERNMENT. MARKET PLACE AND TOWN HALL. SEALED Tenders will be received up to 2 p.m on Tuesday the aoth February, tejoo, at the OAkes of the undersigned, for the work of building MihMi Plm b a*d Town Hall at Kuching, Sarawak. Specifications and plans may be seen and Forms1,233 words
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Advertisement388 1900-01-22 4 RILEY, HARGREAVES CO., LTE) ENGINEERS,' Boiler-Ma^s, Shipbuilders General ffiji titractors. WE ARE PRE! N TO SUPPLY Lanc^hire _*OR GOV Mechanical factory, Se. ban&ss .Engine. Patent Beltirig. Steam Pumps. Mining, Horizontal and Y.-rtiial Direct Acting Du* lex and Specal Sinking pumps op to 20.000 gallons ue*r I. our. Boilers. Boilers lor388 words
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Advertisement889 1900-01-22 4 Katz Brothers, Limited. Have Just Received a Large Stock of PROVISION AND ICE CHESTS COMBINED Im\ W\f mm J m Wwl^^^^r*^^^ m *!^M Height 35 m. by si by 15 ■flit omj\W^9%^*mSSSm\\\ lU'.ic.m j^in. by i n^i.y .7 HBlfil^^^-^^^-^^SH-r li) Heigih 37 m. by 24 by 17 __-t__l-___i____ L*- "cS*^_H889 words
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Advertisement33 1900-01-22 4 ORCHIDS. J. d' A. PEREIRA, Horticulturist, By Special Appointment to H.H. THE SULTAN OF JOHORE GROWER, Importer, Collector and Exporter ot Orchids. mMmm Address and Residence, Ox ley Road. 1 Apl aa M>433 words
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Advertisement614 1900-01-22 4 The Singapore Free Press. AND Mercantile Advertiser CASLR »tmim*\ Singapore. Tblbphonb Numbbr.— No. 6i. Published at 30-3, R.ffles Place, Singapore. -THE leading t^r-sh Newsp_ per mmm Straits Settlements; Johore, th e Federated Native .States of Perak, Selangor, Sungei Ujong^ Pahang, the Neg,, Sembilan; British North Borneo; Sarawak, Netherlands Indies. Java614 words
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Miscellaneous1287 1900-01-22 4 VESSELS EXPECTED. Giving port of departure, ainf (where known) date. due here, and name of Agents. Mbn-ok-VVar. Dscioib, Fr., Brest, due Dec. Hai-Psif, Chin., Portsmouth, Hvrsuss, Japanese, ItitUMO, Jap., Elswick, I watb, jap., Elswick, Kai kron, Jap., Stettin. M/riSa, U. S., Virginia, Mijrakumo, Jap., London, Nazami, Jap., Portsmouth, PSTROPAVLOVS-, RuS.,1,287 words
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