The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 13 June 1901

Microfilm: NL1940
Total Pages: 4
1 4 The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942)
Page thumbnail Page 1
  • Title Section
    Masthead
    21 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. THIRD SERIES. SINGAPORE. THURSDAY, i 3 th JUNE, tgoi. DAILY ISSUE, No. 42 cn
    21 words
  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 1 Advertisements Column 1
      844 1 P n Office. Telegraph St. 00 Wharves. Keppel Harbour. O STEAM NAVIGATION Co. Steamers for CHINA, JAPAN, PENANG, CEYLON, INDIA, AUSTRALIA, ADEN, EGYPT, MARSEILLES, GIRRALTAR, MALTA, BRINDISI. PLYMOUTH AND LONDON. Through Bills of Lading issued for Persian Gulf, Continental and American Ports, also for Qhina Coast. MAIL LINES. OUTWARD HOMEWARD
      844 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 1 Advertisements Column 2
      783 1 "Pacific mail steamship COMPANY OCCIDENTAL AND ORIENTAL STEAMSHIP COMPANY AND rpOYO RISEN KAISHA (ORIINTALS.:i.LO.) VIA INLAND SEAO' lAPAN AND HONOLULU. Through Passage Tickets granted to England France, and Germany by all irans-Ai tantic lines oi steamers, and to the principal cities of tht United Slates or Canada. Rales may be
      783 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 1 Advertisements Column 3
      504 1 DE KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. Unuir Contract with the Netherlands India (jovbrnmsmt. Agents at Singapore. Ships agency. la. k I DAENDELS Co.. 2-3 Collver Quay The unoermkntioned oaths ark only approximate. Steamer From Expectec Will be despatcaed for oo M. Vajirunhis Padang and June 8 Penang, Olehleh, and P.idang via West
      504 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 1 Advertisements Column 4
      729 1 j TJONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. PAID-UP CAPITAL lio.ooocoo RKSERVB FUND.— o.«~,coo Sterling Reserve 1 0,000,000 1 Silver Reserve 3,000,000 J 1 3.000,000 RKSbRVE LIABIUTY OF PROPRIETORS 1i0.000.00r Couri 01 Director*. i. Fmwah Kwj. Chairman. „°Z. I J Kkswick, &*q— Dkputv Chairman H. fc. Tomkins, Esq. R. L. Richardson E«q
      729 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 1 Advertisements Column 5
      481 1 Enriched 20 per cent. &vlmTik with Cpeam -I^^^ Sterilized-Not Sweetened. A Perfect Substitute for Fresh IVI I IK. N°*XL C «L UNION FIRE INSUR. ANCE SOCIETY OP NORWICH AND LONDON. Established 1707 FOR FIRE INSURANCE ONLY. Insurance effected on al .tost every description ci property at current rates of premium.
      481 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 1 Advertisements Column 6
      314 1 Per Nervous f S^ B Piiosphoglycerate! i^j*' OF LIME Tfie modern rttttrattot ntr ">iis system. ■i 0 fljfii < PhCSPHOGLYCERATE SYRUP~ CMAPOTEAUX, pho:phoglyceraie wine MOS, ZPATi CAPSULES 6, rue w.vimne, PAHIS FRANCE AN IDEAL TONIC. SERRAVALLO'S TONIC. fBARK IRON WINE) bO Lv p "^g bO 1/5 S &miV 5 |£«H,:
      314 words
Page thumbnail Page 2
  • Article, Illustration
    The Singapore Free Press. THURSDAY, JUNE 13, 1901.
    906 2 The Singapore Free Press. THURSDAY, JUNE 13, 1901. w r IViiplr'n rifjht mlintiK* ■f .ntliien.-e and tinbnbed by gain; patriot Truth her glorious precepts draw, to R-!i|fion. l-oyalty. and l-aw. A letter signed by many ie=>i<cnts of Rangoon lias been forwarded to the vi< c president of that Municipality on
    906 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    56 2 Entries for the Selan^or Races to be held on July 2nd, 4th and 6th, close on Saturday next, the 15th inst. A medical board composed of Capt. Winter, r.a.m.C, (President) and Capt. Mitter, i.m.s., meets at Tanglin to-mor-row to report upon the state of health ot Mr. E. C. Taylor,
    56 words
  • Article
    LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.
    128 2 At the meeting of Legislative Council on Tuesday, the Ac in^ Colonial Secretary will move tne motion adjourned from the last Council meeting re a vote of $4 350 for the provision of a working staff for Furest Administration. Also, that the Council approves of an expenditure of
    128 words
  • Article
    "THE CHINESE CRISIS FROM WITHIN."
    303 2 "THE CHINESE CRISIS FROM WITHIN." By Wkn mini.. Sony- opinions of the Press. The Times. Wen Ching "is the name tak< n by a Chinese wl o seems to reside m the Straits S- I'lr-menU and writes vigorous and lucid Engl sh. He is an ardent sympathiser with the reform
    303 words
  • Article
    THE HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI RANK THEFT.
    653 2 Holriiin PftiNoatßS m Court. Al a -t- rda.'s/Vtv Press, the Bjrtter) ol th< Hongkong and Shaag hai Baok theft tuM at last been solved. Fourteen of the principal actors m this litilt: drama have already been arrested, tad Ibe ane^t of o hers is
    653 words
  • REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
    • Article
      SOUTH AFRICA.
      33 2 The Right Way-At Last. Two Boers at Pretoria, who had taken the oath of neutrality, were captured while attempting to join a commando. They were tried by Court martial and shot.
      33 words
    • Article
      PRESIDENT MCKINLEY.
      20 2 No Third Term. President McKmley has declined to b nominated for a third term of otiicc a President.
      20 words
    • Article
      THE GARRISON AT SHANGHAI.
      47 2 Lord Cranborne, m reply to a q m the House of Commons, stated that th* Government understand that Germany ia tends to continue the maintenar garrison at Shanghai for the present No explanation of this had been foraitfc ed to Britain t Later.)
      47 words
    • Article
      THE CHINESE INDEMNITY.
      35 2 It is declared at Washington that k\ Powers are still not m agreement as to t'r amount of the Chinese indemnity, ahhou^ China has offered 450 million taeb Lundon, 'June rjth, lyot.
      35 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    300 2 Mr. H Hill, an Indian missionary, died at Kuala Lumpor, on the roth inst. H. If. S Pigmy will await the arrival vi the Lizaard, due here now, before proceeding to Hongkong. The Imp. German mail steamer Hamburg having left Hongkong on the 13th instant, at noon, may be expected
    300 words
  • Article
    SHIPPING NEWS.
    89 2 The collier Nawab is due here from Calcutta early next week. The steamer Amherst left the Roads for Kepple Haibour this morning to dock. The Saint Duns tan, with American oil from Philadelphia, bound for Japan, left yesterday evening after coaling. The steam launch, which was ashore yesterday
    89 words
  • Article
    S. C. C. LAWN BOWLINE TOURNAMENT.
    68 2 YESTERDAYS PLAY. SINOLB HaM>ICA> »A Court.) Pritchard 7 beat Mackenzie scr., 21 »2--(B Court.) Withers 4 v. Ritchie 9, (postponed. I Doi'BLi Handicap. (C Court.) Earle and Rainnie, 6 beat Miller and Pollock. 9> w.o. TO-DAY'S TIES. Single Handicap. (A Court.) Scoular, v. Paton
    68 words
  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 2 Advertisements Column 1
      834 2 THE ROBINSON PIANO O Ltd Piano Manufacturers and Importers. H NEW MODEL 1901 MOST PERFECT, MOST DURABLE, BEST VALUE. INSPECTION INVITED. June 6 tuths ROBINSON Co. I THE Keystone Typewriter. B^p *^^B^L^ Safe THE KEYSTONE TYPEWRITER A thoroughly reliable Writing Machine at a Popular Price. It has less than half
      834 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 2 Advertisements Column 2
      953 2 FOR SALE PRIVATELY. "DILLIARD TABLE, full size, by Burroughs and Watts, m excellent order, with accessories. Price $650. COTTAGE PIANO, by Scheidmayer, m rirst class order. Price 5215. POWELL Co.,— Auctioneers. June 11 SALE OF HOUSEHOLD FURNITUKh &c At No. 122, Albert Stuit. Oh Saturday, 1 $th June, igoi, at
      953 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 2 Advertisements Column 3
      430 2 TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS. TO LET LJOUSK No. 4y Killiney Road, by 1 J JOSEPH ELIAS, 27 Malacca Street. June 13 -TO LET "K.ldare" No. 363* Bukit Timah rT i_i clo c to Wa yang Satu Police Station. Double Storied six-roomed Hou^. Immediate entry. Reni 135 month. Apply 10 MEYER BROTHERS. J
      430 words
  • Page 2 Miscellaneous
    • Miscellaneous
      Page 2 Miscellaneous Column 1
      150 2 The Week. Thursday, 13m Hi^h Water 7.22 a., 7.22 p. Lecture, Prinsep-st. Church, 8 p. Philharmonic Orchestra, 8.30 p. Friday, 14th Hi«h vVater 8.34 a., 8 14 p. P. <J. Mail Homewards closer, 6 a Kafflts School Sports. Saturday, 15th rinjh Water: -9.38 a., 9.3 p. St. Joseph's Sports, 10
      150 words
Page thumbnail Page 3
  • Article
    LAND SALE GOOD PRICES.
    199 3 At Powell &Co 's sale-roim ye t- rda\ the following proptriitswe edispi.srd. f No. 11 Tank Road area 1,164 >-q ft. $i. 00. „ia N M?) 13 >i >> 1. 109 *2 60. „14 11 8,105 $3,100 15 t. 1. no. $2,600 16 ,1 M 1,128
    199 words
  • Article
    THE ROYAL VISIT TO SINGAPORE
    1069 3 (Adelaide Ob>er From Singapore to Melbourne is the hnal stage n the journey of our royal visitors before the opening of the Commonwealth Parhamei t. No greater contrast could be presented lo the eye of the traveller than that which is afforded by the street
    1,069 words
  • Article
    THE RETURN OF THE ANGLOINDIAN.
    1007 3 Dulci D..m> m. How. ver often we rttorn h>me, there is one uniqu impr. n f ihe first si,.ht of a butlin^ E ir, pc w \n pulation guiiqi ««b l trie strett wiich tv<r returns to ihe weary Anglo-Indian as a soil of revelation.
    1,007 words
  • Article
    A HORRIFIED CADDIE.
    95 3 The Earl of Wrmyai was on a Ffe course not lo'ik» at r < accomp-inied fiy an old c-ddie Tie E rlr yot the hal on onf- 1 teas on n< ar thr hole that to pay it. \w~, -o it app are i to him, snprtfl
    95 words
  • Article
    THE UNKISSED PROFESSOR.
    203 3 "What I—N^kk1 N^kk Pmlessor Crook, of \h~. N -rth-Western University of Chicago, a. Idress iv 1 icientific c ass a few diys -iK' J c«suii!v re irk <1 that the sucp irsuit of a sciTiti i tar^rr demanded .difliP .f m^ny horn.-i ■.v.'.iVnpssi-'. He added, For myself
    203 words
  • Article
    SUPPOSING?
    118 3 Th- P. T. Timrs saytl One of the I tst *tunes m m h<>m is wo th iepe ition, slthoagh t -c.v< Mir- -<>m what of the profane Someone at tic F. 0. took the Chinese Mini*t«-r »o ia*ktirtaerr >> f last Summer n I .iskr<] wh it the
    118 words
  • Article
    A VISIT TO JIBOUTI.
    251 3 Mr. Keyser, the Englisn Consu' at Zeila, pa <1 a r lufii vi it i.i i r (j nrcrnof o. Jibuti, Maying there fr .m Sut.day to Thu day. Mr. K'-y*er, saws tlie Jibouti. expressed lively sui prise upon vi-itmg Ihe e"iabii»hmenis at Jibouti. He bad
    251 words
  • Article
    AUSTRALIAN COAL MOUNTAIN.
    528 3 Thr ey ;s a picturesq ;ely si ut'e 1 township a ry iscloselt iden iti d with thii ol ihe ossl mining indu^ry «i N«W S uth \V s. S 1 7'4> Whidars and Biss, d 1 H uw worh ol coastal xplxration, I drr the high
    528 words
  • Article
    OIL FUEL.
    248 3 I lie naval correspondent of the Globe omparf s the a<lv inta^r of oil, as sea yom^ lu^l. as aya n-t roal H>- writ*! m connrction wit ti one exp- i iflsrstal vo> a^'f .^Compared with th<- old -y«tein of cal fut-I it anj brca and tl> <t
    248 words
  • Article
    FRENCH GRAB IN TRIPOLI.
    80 3 The Rome correspondent of a London paper wires as follows on the 15th May I hf-ar (m excellent authority that Fiench troops hue taken possession of th<^ oasis of Ghadames, m Trij o!i. The French long had an eye on this place, the possession of which
    80 words
  • Article
    UNIQUE SPECTACLE AT SEA.
    353 3 To v ss !s pi -miT us af night, m itrs Mr. X F. Ki'{',hl ih' M>r ins; Past c.i cen;i .y 1 lie Koya l tour, a> d iol k lown^j whj qaidron niu-.t h vc been cans* i» r rarely dec a ship -„ii|
    353 words
  • Article, Illustration
    OVER THE CHESS-BOARD.
    665 3 Gentlemen, to solace their wearied minds by r.f nest pastimes, plave at ciiesse, the as'ronomer's gam», and tne philosopher's game, whici whe t»s thyr wittes, recreates theyr minds, and hurts no body m th- me<in season." All communication-, »ho«Id be sddrtliild '•> tin Kditor, Simgmf re Free
    665 words
  • Article
    WAS THE BOXER OUTBREAK AN ATTACK OF HYSTERIA?
    851 3 Every abnormal phenom.n m is trea'cd nowad y> from (he standpoint of p thology naughtiness i>i ;!,e i hild and drunktn iess m the adult are a ike rc>;a-iled as, m a way, manifestations of disease. Now cones a French physician, Dr
    851 words
  • Article
    PRODUCE.
    110 3 (June 13 i *74.2 5 jjmb.c <■) 2o do. fubr No. i 1387 r. Black (urdinar\ pa 28.50 do. White, (Fair L/VV— 46.25 1 10s, 54 do. (80* to the Ib) 66 Mace (banda, 92 '.l.vcs Liberian Coffee 17. 50 aniota, small pearl (Fair quality, 575 do. do flake
    110 words
  • Article
    EXCHANGE.
    72 3 Corrected up to June 13.) On London. fc'ik 4 m/s t>A demand 1' ui| 'rivatt credits 3 ui/s 3 o 3 b documents 3 m/s credits 6 m/s Jo RANCE, demand j4,^l Germany, demand .1 NDIA, T. T .J."!i4Q IONGKONG, demand i%dis. rOKOHAMA, demand pm. AVA, demand iIANIi.A, demand
    72 words
  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 3 Advertisements Column 1
      157 3 HIS LIFE SAVED By Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea N Remedy. I am sure that Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera nul Diarrhoea Remedy at. one time saved my life," says A. E. Lafalette, of Gregory Landing lark-county, MlmM*. I s|l<1 b;ld sha|H^ that tlio doctors s»aid I could not live. When I
      157 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 3 Advertisements Column 2
      363 3 1 he Standard Time Balis. A Time Ball at Fort Canning and one at Pulan Kraal fall every day at 1 p.m., SinKHp<>r«' mean iroenwich m.-un time fi hrs., 4 mm.,35 sec.,) being hoisted five minuter prcvioa->ly. To-day buth Ball.- /oil Correctly. OCEAN STEAM NEDEKLANJSCHE STOOMVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ OCEAAN. Tons. Tons.
      363 words
  • Page 3 Miscellaneous
    • Miscellaneous
      Page 3 Miscellaneous Column 1
      70 3 Weather Kepor. (June 12.) Taken ai Kandang Kerbau Hospital Observatory. '■>. A. M. P. M. 9 P. M. H:ir. ivd. :il Fall X> HZi MMtB TwjlHtlfl 83.0 MM) 80.9 Wot ltulb Thermometer... 7'J.5 78.0 78..") Dir. of Wind W.S.W. S.W. Calm. Max. Temp, m *hade 'M).O Mm. do do 71.
      70 words
    • Miscellaneous
      Page 3 Miscellaneous Column 2
      957 3 SHARE LIST, JUNE ,3t h, 190 I QUOTATIOK, P AIn DIVIDBMOQ -ank o. China and Japan, Ltd. £iNonvnal. £1 Deferred. .5/ 7, Ast«-sto- hastern Agency. Rawimt f x Bersawah Gold Mine Co. J3.75 Sellers Sc U«Mr Water IMiry harm Ud. |ioo )O Praser and Neave Ltd. IBsso Sellers >-r> <*t
      957 words
Page thumbnail Page 4
  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 4 Advertisements Column 1
      955 4 IGERMANIA CEMENT. f\F really superior quality, sjccessfully used m almost every part of the world for extensive works, such as Hydraulic Constructions, Fortifications, Buildings etc. Sole Agents HOOGLANDTfIcCO. June 5 v.c. WE BEG TO (ALL YOUR ATTENTION TO PERFECTION CURLY CUT TOBACCO, In 4 oz. patent Vacuum tins for Cigarettes.
      955 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 4 Advertisements Column 2
      553 4 "TO LET Rooms, with or without board, with I private family, Near Town." REX c/o Free Press. May 31 30.6 *TTO LET Three Rooms, with board, m nice locality near town. R. S., c/o Free Press,. May 31 30*6 TO LET V\7HITE HOL'SE, Dalvey Road, lurnished, vv from 20th June
      553 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 4 Advertisements Column 3
      774 4 \A7 ANTED before September European resi- v dence with two bedrooms, stable, etc. not faither than i\ miles from town. Apply to P. N. c/o Free Press. June ti 1 1.8 WANTED A SECOND-HAND typewriter. Must be m good condition. Apply to TYPIST c/o Free Press. June 7 4 6
      774 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 4 Advertisements Column 4
      377 4 i MAKER TO HER MAESTY THE QUEEN Benson's Watches w^^v spe cially;manufactured ior thk easj JjffiSMk THE "jFIEJLD" WATCH J^TfiSWk A Gold Xc > less K »g^h half Chronometer /,2 5 fl^V^jKm THE "LUDGATE" WATCH IfL^^Jj™ s»»ed, Silver 5 5 g. Gold \V^ ffik Special Si;res and Makes to order
      377 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 4 Advertisements Column 5
      69 4 MM IFraser1 Fraser Dcaoc tunned Printers, Publishers, Account Book Manufacturers, Commercial Stationers. Publisticrs oj Jin. SmoAVOn am) Straits Directors, Ihh BdmAWHB IMB Stkaiis Roh.h Diary. Tut TRAVtILIKS ItALAV ProNOLNCINO Hand- Book, Map 01 tiik Town ok Singapore, &c, &c. The Most Complete and Up-to-date Printing Office m the Straits Settlements.
      69 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 4 Advertisements Column 6
      782 4 DET OSTASIATISKE KOMPArv, «co mm od a ,ion for „,cii paien™* '.'A" 4 rates and carries a doctor. cn K ers at reduced For passage and freigiit apply t o 1,, BEHN^EV ER «c..- AgCTli The Ocean S^^Coj,^,!-^' *£s^M^' as? For Fre.ght and Passage apply 0 W. MANSFIELD *t June
      782 words
  • Page 4 Miscellaneous
    • Miscellaneous
      Page 4 Miscellaneous Column 1
      1358 4 vessels expected. diving pori 01 dfiiianun:, and (where known we due here, and name of Agents. Mbn-op-War. Bonavbnturk, H M.S., Hongkong, due June L). Entkbcaoteaux, Toulon, due June Eclip>k, H.M.S., Chathdm, due July Inihrnkt, Fr., Toulon, due June Lizard, H.M.S., Hongkong, due June Transports. Kazan, Odessa, due June R. V.
      1,358 words