The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 3 September 1900

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    20 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. THIRD SERIES. SINGAPORE. MONDAY, 3 rd SEPTEMBER/ 1900. DAILY ISSUE, No. 39: 0
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      794 1 n Office. TeletT»pb. St. {Si Wharves. Keppel Harbour. O STEAM NAVIGATION Co Steamers for CHINA. JAPAN, PENANG, CEYLON; INDIA, AUSTRALIA. ADEN, EGYPT MARSEILLES, GIBRALTAR. MALTA, BRINDISI, VENICE. PLYMOUTH AND LONDON. Through Bills of Lading issued for Ptrstan Qulf ConUnmtal and Amtrtcan Ports, also for China C—*t. and S*n Frmncitco via
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      752 1 CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIM TED. OUTWARD. HOMFWARL). For Hokukons **h*nm- For M »■'<» ili txo hai k J» pah Ports. Lonpon. 1 1 roufcjh Bills ot Lading issue J 10 Mhm. hester continental, ports, New York. 'k>ston, Philadelphia and Haltinv re, tec. for freight and other particular* apply
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      690 1 DE KONINKLIJKE PARETVAART M AATSCH APPI f. Under Cowtkact with thi Netherlands India Gotbrmmbnt. Agents at Singapore. Ships Agency, late I DAENDELS Co.. 3-3 Collver Quav 1 HE UMDIRMINTIONID DATBS ARK OM.Y APPROXIMATE r. 1; .-He Will be despaicnea iur M. V.iji.unhis Pa'Ungvin P rts Aug. 29 Peiang. Sahviig, Olthleh,
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      755 1 f-lONGKONG AND SHANGHAI I* x BANKING CORPORATION. PAID-UP CAPITAL $*****000 RKSERVB FUND lii'woooo RhSERVB LIABILITY OP > HKoPKIKTOKS m I 10,000,00c Court or Uiebctobs. N. A Sins, Esq.— c.h Ait man R. SHEWAN, Ksq.— \>*rVTl CHAIRMAN. J* M. GtAr, Esq. H. W. Slaob. Bsq. E. GoBTI, E»q. D. M. M.'SES.
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      1000 1 PETER SYS' WONDERFUL SPECIFIC THE only remedy a, p.esent known as an INhAUU.ttur, and PBRMANKVI uk R ,1 Sprue. Dysentery, Dia^«a, B Hemorrha ge and U.ceraHon RECOMMENDED.TSOMEoKTH.?HIEh e SPE?^Us'rs,M r .i MBOICAI PRORK^.r^ Sold Retail by all Chemists and Wholesale bv p R^>PKSbIOS THE PETER SYS COMPANY Nov mnr D
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    Domestic Occurrences.
    56 2 On the 4-h Au* at Si. Nicholas Church, C HilMlfH, by i» e K--v. J. F. T*i-t m.a.. C-p'ain J us Ht>-<Y Llo>d Ist Barn Ki Own K.j.meni vii ol ih- Utc M j>r J. H. I. R \ai KttiUmy. <» Amy Oi.ivkk, -econd daagtiiw ol Sir I
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    The Singapore Free Press. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 1900.
    1308 2 The Singapore Free Press. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 1900. EVEN the must optimistic believer in the effica y of European Concerts and simi!a r minor political groupings of temporary expediency and limited operation must feel brought up with a round turn on consider ing the la est diplomatic move of Russa
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  • REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
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      THE CHINA CRISIS.
      48 2 STRANGE PROPOSAL BY RUSSIA. TO RETIRE HER TROOPS FROM CHINA. Russia Addresses the United States. Russia has notified the United States that now the Foreign Legations are relieved she withdraws her M nister and her troops fr.-m China until an effective Chinese GoTernment is restored.
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      THE U. S. AGREES.
      36 2 Proposes a Concerted Withdrawal. The United States Government has acquiesced in Russia's proposal, and suggests that the Allied commanders at Peking should confer with a view to bringing about a concerted withdrawal.
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      FRANCE ACQUIESCES.
      13 2 It is understood that France has also acquiesced in Russia's proposal.
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      Alleged Attitude of the Powers.
      20 2 It is reported that the [remainder of thej Powers are favourably disposed to Russia's proposal.
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      Li Hung Chang as Negotiator.
      26 2 The quest on of the acceptance of Li Hung Chang as a negotiator between China and the Powers is under consideration.
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      "WITHDRAWAL FROM PEKING."
      31 2 "WITHDRAWAL FROM PEKING." What Might Otherwise Happen. It is believed that withdrawal of the Allied troops from Peking is the only cou'se to prevent fresh dangerous complications. London, September and, /90c.
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      THE CHINA CRISIS.
      34 2 RUSSIA'S vWIHDRAWAL PROPOSAL. Public Disapproval in England. A Deplorable Moral Effect." The English press deprecates any withdrawal of forces from Peking, as the moral effect of that step would be deplorable.
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      The " Times" Opinion."
      35 2 The Times" Opinion." The Times declares that such a with'irawal would inevitably lead to a restoration of the old rrgime at I'tking, and it urges the maintenance of military occupation even if some Powers withdraw.
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      GERMANY ASTOUNDED.
      24 2 Will Not Acquiesce.'* The German press is amazed at the Russian proposals, and believes that Germany will in no wise acquiesce therein.
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      RUSSIA'S INNOCENT PURPOSES.
      21 2 RUSSIA' S INNOCENT PURPOSES. Wants No Territory. The Russian notification to the United States disavowed any design of territoria 1 acquisition.
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      In Manchuria.
      13 2 Russia 1 action in Manchuria was solely of a defensive character.
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      At Newchwang.
      30 2 The Russian troops at Kewchwang would withdraw as soon as order was restored Unless —the action of other Powers would prove to be an obstacle to such withdrawal.
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      THE RUSSIAN WITHDRAWAL.
      33 2 Minister and Troops Retire to Tientsin. It is officially stated thaf Rutsia has ordered her Minister at Peking (M. de Gicrs) and her military expedition to with, draw to Tientsin.
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      Russia's Aims.
      22 2 Russia declares tl at she aims at main, taming the integrity of Thina and at restonng a legal central government.
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      More British Gunners for China
      20 2 Two hundred of the Royal Artillery leave London for China on the 15th inst. (Later)
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      CHINA AND THE POWERS.
      47 2 The Russian Circular. Large Promises. A Russian Circular to the Powers, dated the 25th August, notifying Russia's withdrawal from Peking, promises that she will w.thdraw from the whole of Manchuria as soon as order is restored and the protection of the railway assured.
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      Foreign Interests Inviolate.
      23 2 The Crcular adds that foreign interests at Newchwang and in the railways repai red by Russian troops would remain inviolate
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      THE BRITISH EXPEDITIONARY FORCE.
      30 2 No More Surgeons Required. The medical officers previously warned for tervice in China have been informed that their services will not be required for the present.
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    THE SOUTH AFRICAN WAR.
    44 2 Coming to an End. The Value of the Delagoa Railway. The burghers at Pretoria unanimously predict an early end to the war, as the British control of the Delagoa railway must drive the Boers into the unhealthy and foodless bushveldt.
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    Buller Moves North.
    17 2 General Buller has advanced fourteen miles along the Lydenburg Road. London, September 3rd, /fou.
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  • SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.
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      THE CHINA CRISIS.
      23 2 GERMANY'S OVERTURES TO CHANG-CHI-TUNG. f Special to Singapore Frt* Pntt.j Hongkong, ist S.-pt Germany has offered Chang-chi-tung a large loa«.
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      THE SITUATION WEST OF PEKING.
      33 2 Disorder* Near Paotingfu. The Chinese report that the officials have hardly any troops at Paotingfu which m mostly deserted. The natives hayr taken to indiscriminate murdering and looting
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      JAPANESE AT AMOY.
      66 2 There is great alarm at the action of the Japanese at Amoy. Refugees are leaving the town to the number of 10,000 daily. The Japanese have complete po>» of the place, and .dominate the city with machine guns. There are in harbour three Japanese cruisers the British
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      The Japanese Governor of Formosa.
      59 2 Governor Goto of Formosa and his staff landed here on the 28th August THE PEKING LEGATIONS. Several Arrivals at Shanghai. Shanghai, Sept. 3rd, 12 a.m. Several members of the Customs staff from Peking arrived at Shanghai to-day. They are safe and sound, and tell a
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      Plenty to Drink ; Little to Eat.
      25 2 Plenty to Drink Little to Eat. Fortunately there were large stores of champagne and whisky, but their oaly meat wae that of two horse* daily.
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      Timely Aid.
      11 2 The relieving force arrived just the nick of time.
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      CHINESE DESIGN TO BLOW UP THE LEGATIONS.
      33 2 A Mine Laid Ready. To be Exploded Next Day. A Chinese mine was discovered under the British Legation which it was intended to explode next day.
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      THE RUSSIAN EVACUATION PROPOSALS.
      23 2 Indication at Shanghai. There is great indignation at Shanghai »t the Russian proposal to withdraw her troops from Peking.
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    44 2 pected fn g Sh n g»»i Bank, i> been actings Bevi > wl h For several H has L b f en very boi^terou>. ships unab L to'. th W tillt>(] and the s^ was t^ P as n S e g »co U^o?a^rh^vlT Carg
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
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      1175 2 ORCHARD ROAD AND ORANGE ROAD, TANOLIN. SIX FREEHOLD BUILDING ALLOTMENTS To be sold by auction at Powell k Co. saleroom On Wednesday, 12th Sept., igoo, at 2.30 p.m. Lot 1. Fronting corner of Grange Road and Orchard Road, area 4.170 sq. ft. Lot a. Fronting Orchard Road, area 2,968 sq.
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      489 2 ROBINSON Co. I t Annual Cash Clearance Sale IS NOW BEING HELD Bargains in all Departments 1 m m ROBINSON Co. Sept^i__ Pommery and Greno's Champagne. It is a well known fact that this is the FINEST CHAMPAGNE PRODUCED, commanding a higher price than any other brand in the London
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      220 2 John Little CO., LTD. CLARET Leoville Larose Lafitte Margaux St.Estephe Listrac St. Julien Medoc Vin Ordinaire SHERRIES Misa's Fine Pale, Fino Manzanilla Cockburn and Campbell's Vino De Pasto SICILIAN WINE Marsala Superior Fine Old John Little CO., LTD. Sept. I uc FOR SALE A FAST sailing Yacht in splendid condition.
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      489 2 TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS. I BOARD LODG NG fOMFORTABLKroom for one gentl-man in N private family ij mile (rom town. Tennis. Apply to Z., c/o Frit Prtit. Sept. 3 BOARD* LODGING r*OM FOR TABLE room and good attendance at AWilkie Road. App!>|to Q., c/o Free Press or above address. Se P'-3 uc
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  • Page 2 Miscellaneous
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      115 2 The Week. Monday, 3rd Monthly M,ssionary Meeting, Pr,n«p.st. 8 p Tuesday, 4 tb High Waver 5 3 8 a 4.53 p AssuesOpen.ua. Leg.slat.ve Council, a. 3o p o.V.A. Signalling, 5.15 p, SVR '1?^ ff aX m Gun f>"». 5.1 S P a.v.K., B Co. drill, 5.15 p. p Philharmonic Choir,
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    SHIPPING.
    301 3 The German gun-boat Luchs left for China at 4 20 p.m. on Saturday, and at 8 a.m. on Sunday a German steamer passed through from west to east. Capt. Pulford of the British steamer Htllglfn, which arrived from New York yesterday, reports that he experienced very rough weather to
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    MAJOR GENERAL DICKSON.
    102 3 N!ilit*rt Governor op Middilil-ro. The Overland Stail sa\s Maji>r-Gen. J. B. Dli kson, C 8., wbo lappointed Military Governor of Mid.lelbur^, has been commanding the Fourth Cavalry Brigade in South Afri< a He joined the Bengil Cav. in 186), and iat--r cxch<*nkir-<l to the Dragoon Guards. I
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    THE CHARTERED BANK FRAUDS.
    656 3 Acccsid Sbwt to Madras. Bombay, August 32.— At the Polie C■ l today. Ganapathy Chery. a Madra->si. a K r vn- charp^d with cheannjj the Charter d Bank I'd. a. Australia and China by means ot a forced draft and a fabricated leuer of I i.ooo,
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    THE CHINA CRISIS.
    465 3 The Fa l of Peking. Details are still wanting of affiirs at Peking and in its nriglibourliood. The following itrms in the ;V. C Daily Nevis come from Chinese sources THE REIGN OF TERROR at Peking, acc.>rdink> to the- »a»es» news, prior t<» ih- fliglu o{ the
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    IMPORTANT PLAGUE DISCOVERY
    114 3 Dr. Macdonald, of Adelaide, »ho has had a experience in the < ast of bubonic plague, ■'.dean important d scoverj H^ states Ibai if the prophylactic a k »insi th«? plague be s»allo»td. th»- res.it is as emc-ciou^ in pret the disease a* .1 it Kad Utn
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    LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL
    119 3 Attl.e mretin^ofthe L»-gi-lative Counci to m irrow several questions rrgaHing ide stability of the Ad in ttt lon Bi ck, the Centra P e SUI r? la be i bv Mr burkinshaw. Ih- aojr,u 1Tock S^fg'> Ward mr.tion a ill be m..x<- by thr Ac t 1 Co
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    CRICKET TOURNAMENT.
    188 3 1 ton Citil Service. The above mat< h »a< commenc- d cm the E»pUna4e last S-,t .rday, when the S C C. put togf-thrr a toul <>l 172 runs, the principal scorer> b'-ing A.Ci. W t^ht 56. M E F Airey 5s m4 o«t, Bad R I R.
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    SINGAPORE GOLF CLUB.
    123 3 Sirrnijßß Monthly Mid«l Hanoic nr. The foll<. wi' g iv the result of above COnprtitiofl whi'h was played last Saturday, in which Mr A. W. Stiven proved the \Mnner. 1 1 other players did not hand in their cards. A. W. Stiwen 43 40 1 82 i
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    RUSSIAN PRESS RESTRICTIONS.
    146 3 According to a V>> nna despatch the 1 /ir li.s recently pr. mutated tip following insiruction-, to newspaper edirors. 1. N > rcler.-nce to the mnvement ol Rus'jmii troop* or warships. 2. Papers must bear in mi.nl th;it the nr is actuated only by a desirt to
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    TELEGRAMS.
    2010 3 (Via Ceylon. Calcutta, August 2 4 ih.— The following is an Indian Daily JVews special London. August 23rd. The publication of the Labouchere correspondence with Piesident Kru>»e r is the sensation of the hour, and is expected to lead to sensational developments. Th»- letters i< elude several written to
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    THE PROROGAITION— THE QUEEN'S SPEECH.
    1016 3 THE PROROGAITION THE QUEEN'S SPEECH. My Lords M ti (if-ntlemrn,— My regions with 1 rWui of Europe and Am- rca continue b' In rui y. I ham g.vtn m\ mm wuh 1 -re pi. .-.sure to the At e.ia^.i hing the CorontOftweaJ h of Austral.*, which will weld tngatiw inclose
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    SHARE LIST. SEPTEMBER 3rd, 1900.
    254 3 Bell's AsU^os Eastern Agency. Nominal. C lOiooo U "8,584 SjE 4 1 Bersawah Gold Mine Co. Ko(juu r 16 Jn.svi-d Clear Water Uairy i- rt rm Ltd. „0 X I7 v )0 B^o »> 17.500 Is Fraser and Neave Ltd. fgo Buyer, 1 f° J
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    EXCHANGE.
    83 3 (Corrected up to September i) On London Bank 4 m/s 2 o^ demand 2 o j Private credits 3 m/> 2/1 documents 3 m/s credits 6 m/s 2/1 X France, demand 3 r 7 Germany, demand 3l g i India, T. T .."153' Hongkong, demand ...par Yokohama, demand.. ...1%
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      327 3 You must stop Coughing. The best way to cure Chronic Coughs, Bronchitic, •nd Chest Colds to apply Little's Ollent.ll Balm. Rubbed »eli into the ctwM and back, it penetrates immediately to the inflamed parts. The tickling in the throat ceases; the spasm weakens: the cough di appears. It often cure*
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  • Page 3 Miscellaneous
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      373 3 MAILS CLOSE. To-morrow. Fot Ftaf At batu P.that Sultana 2 pm vuir at MaJaeca KUm y ang 2 u 1 a U.cUson U Klang Batavitr PM S;,mb.is, fcc. /y an soon p|| Muniok ii »'alemban K 0". G, A/eytr 4, WEDNESDAY. Bangkok orrtM AM 5~2S Vorwart, ,0 am »*"»{««ok /y
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      560 3 VESSELS IN PORT. Men-of-W., p,, K nd Too commander. Arr^.d Kroo, For W h ,n H,s S H,vGc Br 35 A", IQ Hon.kon,. H e h,, Meyer Bank, Bnt .27 a P Anson VVee Km I Anson, Sep. h^n. l)u"i 4 j S Au^ 3 ,f'atan, Ch,a Kee Ee K,
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      231 3 Passengers Left by the Mails -H ---'r Bm«t Sim*U For Marseilles. Mr. All (ohen, Mr. M. Audrelta, Mr \an Heurn Mr Charles Lejemee. Mr. Octave and 0 ,.r child. Mr. Lorck, C*pt. P«-rersen. Mr I M nnevoise, Mr F.. Ohle.ulorff, Mr WL Kmckrehen Lou,. Francos Gelm. Jean Maria lheres.en, Mr^.
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      50 4 McAlister Co. AGENTS FOR SANDEMAN Co.'s Ports Ports Ports. SANDEMAN Co.'s iX/l l^l b£^ 1 J^ Y A V_-E V_r* m A WV Madeira. SANDEMAN, BUCK Co.'s Sherries Sherries Sherries. G. H. MUMM Co. s Champagne Champagne Champagne SUB AGENTS FOR Tivoli Beer Tivoli Beer Tivoli Beer McAlister Co. 16.U
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      874 4 I CHANGE OF ADDRESS DRS. GALLOWAY fc KIRK, have removed their Consulting Rooms to No. 3 Raffles Place, next building to that occupied by Rodyk and Davidson, Solicitors. Aug.j 4^9_ I TO LET <t *PHE Grove Taniong Katong. For pirti--1 tulars Apply to MEYER BROS. July 25 uc. TO LET
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      1201 4 Singapore Sporting Club. PROGRAMME FOR AUTUMN RACE MEETING, 1900. October 2jrd, 2jth, and 27th. FIRST DAY. Tuesday, 23rd October, First Race. The Maiden Plate.— Value $300. A Race (or Maiden Horses— Weight as per scale (lost.) An allowance of 2ilb. to ex-Griffins, imported into the Straits Settlements or Native Stat<
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      321 4 California Wines BIG TREE BRAND Samples l^iw Samples Free P^-'' Free KuS 9||'l K^Mgyr"si£3gclr%f BBS HOCK No. 8 Per Case 12 Quarts $12 00 do No. do 24 Pints 1375 BURGUNDY No. 3 do 12 Quarts 12.00 do No. 3 do 24 Pints 13 75 do No. 12 do 12
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      181 4 ALEX. FOX CO. "DEO to intimate that they are now showing at LJ No. 7. Stamford Road, the following goods, which 1 hey resptcifully invite an early inspection of, viz Ladits White. BUck and Khaki colored Straw Sailor Hats. Khaki lit uses, Infints' Cashmere FrrcUs, LmHm' C isr>m re Hose
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      1220 4 VESSELS SXPBCTID Glvmsj port or departure, and (wHert knamm) date due here, and name of Agents. Mbn-of-War. li t.f.KMii, Fr. cruis., du<* Sep. BusSARD, Ger. cruis., Kiel, >rpt. 5 Carlo Albbrto, ltal Genoa, Sep. CH^sseLOUP-LAUB»T, Fr. cruis., Cherbourg, Sep. CoauBTTB, H.M.S t.b.d., Chatham, due Sep. Cyonbt, H.M.S. t.b.d., Chatham, due
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      185 4 John Little CO., LTD. bb^H. Vjß^flUksmjf ibbbb^^9b^lv^!i3 Ib^Vv^bb^^QlmP HIGHLAND CREAM THIS EVAPORATED CREAM IS UNSWEETENED AMD SIMPLY COW'S MILK of the best quality REDUCED TO A CREAMY CONSISTENCY BY Evaporating in Vacuc and THOROUGHLY STERILIZED. John Little CO., LTD. Aug. 27 John Little CO. LTD. Physical Exercisers The No. 5
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