The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly), 22 December 1891
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly)
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Title Section18 1891-12-22 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. THIRD SERIES. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 22nd, 18m Nc, 23018 words
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Article238 1891-12-22 1 LB4DIVQ Artiv i i, I he Town Ha! l, >• XT N* WS. Appeal ourt Mr. Nihlett's Petition, ,r- ,oq Sergeant Saitoh's Case, ,T 388 khoo Beng Cheang v Retina, WHO-l A Soli, itor struck off the Rolls, ™T Marine Court Collision in the Harbour, 389.301 Bankruptcy Court, '.o,238 words
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Article52 1891-12-22 1 (Corrected up to December 21.' On London. Bank 4 m/5.....f 3 ll demand 3o] Private credits 6 m/s 3 2^ documents 6 m/s 3,2} 3 m/s S/l| On India. Bank demand 222 On Hongkong. Bank demand di On Java. Bank demand 1 89 Private 30 d./s 193 Sovereigns, (to52 words
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Article124 1891-12-22 1 i I iKCKMBHR 21. Tin 3412\ Gambier.... 5-9° do. Cube No. i 9 1) 5 do. do. No. i 7-5° Pepper, Kla. k i ordinary Spore) v «>o uu. While, i Fair L,YV-=5)& 1850 Nutmeg 1 !«»s 10 the b.» 91. Mace BaimU) n &9 lovta (Ambuinaj lSr>,i. y124 words
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Domestic Occurences.
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Article83 1891-12-22 1 On the 9th October, at Hong Kong, THOU AS Elliott Sansom, of the Chartered Bank of India, Australia, and China, Yokohama, Ute of Strails Settlements, son of the late Thomas Sansom, A.L.S., of H. M.'s Customs, Liverpool, to CILIMB, daughter of the late Dionysiuv Mulder, Judge ot the High83 words
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Article, Illustration1167 1891-12-22 1 HI !ere tiie Pre^s tbr People's right mamfa n. Una Wed hy inriiience and unbribed by gain; HciW patriot TrutK her glorious precepts dra.w, PleJgri to Relicion. Lovnltv. and Law. (December 16th). THE public of this place, not to speak of that limited but useful section of1,167 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement82 1891-12-22 1 Ruttonjee Merwanjee Co., Indian and Colonial Merchants, 2j, Si. Mary Axv, London, E.G. Established 15 years in i.ondon. Large or small orders from Town or Up-country for EuROFtAN •nd AUBRICAV goo^h xccuted with promotness BOmy. nssi(,NMKNTS realized and pro-romittc-.J l>\ wire or advances made accord>*y to arrangements Letters, Telegrvms, Par-82 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous558 1891-12-22 1 THE WEEK. Two benefit concerts on behalf of members of the late Willard Opera Company were given during the week. Harmston's Circus continues to attract fair houses, several changes having been made in the programme. A surprise is reputed to be in store on the concluding nights. The foundation of558 words
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Article26 1891-12-22 2 As the present week is one of the v busiest" in the year, particularly as regards sport and pleasure, we detail below the fixtures.26 words
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Article300 1891-12-22 2 The Ma, ls. The French mail packet Satasic, will arrive in the morning and probably be despatched in the aiternoon. The Penanp Team. Mr. C. Stringer, the President of the S. C. C.| received a telegram that they left per Patrocius yesterday. A second telegram received at300 words
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Article133 1891-12-22 2 Raffles School Prize Distribution. At half past four H. E. the Governor distributes the prizes to the Boys of the Raffles institution. The educational world usually looks for some remarks from Sir Cecil Smith on the policy to be pursued with regard to a subject in which133 words
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Article282 1891-12-22 2 General and Public Holiday. Cricket— Penang v. Singapore. The Penang team will have been in Singapore a couple of days before their first match comes on. Facilities will be afforded them for cricket practice and there are possibilities of other arrangements as to Golf and Tennis, to282 words
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Article125 1891-12-22 2 The Mail from Europe is expected to arrive during the forenoon. with her despatch to China will conclude most of the business Of the week, except to our Teutonic friends. 14 Trial by Jury" fora) 8 the first part of the benelit given to Milt Alice St.125 words
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Article109 1891-12-22 2 Following the usual tradition, which leaves open the morning for church, and the evening for family dinners, the only fixture of the S. C. C. is the Lawn Tennis in the afternoon. Bill our German friends will not be entirely tree unless they give up their mail,109 words
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Article365 1891-12-22 2 IS a very busy day, aiul has been gazetted as a Public and General Holiday. It is the second day of the cricket match between Singapore and Penang. The S. C. C. dinner to the Teams. take* place in the evening in the Singapore Club, and on365 words
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Article35 1891-12-22 2 brom the Nor' West Times we see that Mr Matthew Macartney, second engineer of the Fantei, was drowned at Cossack on the 22nd ult., the ships' dingey being upset in about six feet of water35 words
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Article171 1891-12-22 2 Ihe freight market homeward has remained steady, and there has been little fluctuation in rates. lonnage for the United Kingdom continues in moderate supply. Via Canal to London 37 6 is now asked for before 1 6 1 g S dS 30/ a d Gambier 3 2 /6 as171 words
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Article2226 1891-12-22 2 (Via Ceylon Rangoon and Australia.) London, Nov. 25.— In addition to the 5,000 dockmen idle in Warsaw, there are 10,000 idle in Odessa, consequent on the prohibition of the export of grain. A charge of espionage has been laid against Englishmen who recently arrived at Etienne in France.2,226 words
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Article1617 1891-12-22 3 TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15 1891. The Superintendent of Rabins in the Mumdpal ty reports that 267 dogs were kilUc) in the month. Total killed up to Selangor has written express*, their «rillinffn«M to „lny the S. C. C. at Associanlootballat Christmas. The challenge 1 I■- n 1 pted of course. The1,617 words
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Article232 1891-12-22 3 {From our own Correspondent.) When the contractor for the Waterworks wanted to purchase the bricks he required in Malacca, the brickmakers combined together and stupidly raised the price of bricks to sue h an extent that the contractor was forced to get them from Singapore. A large quantity of232 words
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Article464 1891-12-22 3 Considering the counter attractions the performance of a lengthy and interesting program e last night by the Harmston Circus Company on the Tank road ground was fairly well attended. Punctuality is the soul of business, says the proverb, and at nine o'clock sharp the programme was opened by464 words
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Article82 1891-12-22 3 This morning as Mr. Gentle, tl>e Presidium of the Municipal Commission, was driving to office, one of the wheels, when near the Town Hall, was caught by some obstacle or other, breaking the harness and preventing a proper control being had over the; horse, which overturned the buggy. Fortunately Mr.82 words
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Article225 1891-12-22 3 In the Bankruptcy Court yesterday, before Mr. Justice Goldnty, an order was made, on the application of Mr. Sisson for a Cbitty, rescinding the interim receiving orde. made in February 1890 in the case of Syed Junied bin Omar al JiMiird and ordering that the Official Assignee sh225 words
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Article637 1891-12-22 3 The Achecn correspondent of the Java Rod' writes that news was brought in that a «on of Tuanku di Tiru was making preparations for an attack on Pulau Bras and was holding meetings at Kampong Lambaroe. The man o'war Bali, just to spoil the plot, arried out a637 words
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Article32 1891-12-22 3 A China contemporary says that all foreigners in the employ of the Japanese Consulates, the Shanghai Consulate included, have received notice that their services will not be required after the 31st instant.32 words
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Article90 1891-12-22 3 Before Mr. Haughton this morning, the case against Tan Beng Seng and* Lee Queh, the latter charged with stealing jewellry to the value of |i,B 0| and the former with abetting, was postponed to the |8 h inst., bail being allowed in Si, 500 e.rch. Mr. Braddell appeared tor the'90 words
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1964 1891-12-22 4 Yesterday, at 5 P. M., the Anniversary Service of the Methodist Episcopal Church was held. There was a good attendance of members and others. On the platform were the Revs. R. W. Munson, G. M. Reith, Dr. West, Mr. W. G. Sheltabear, Mr. C. Phillips,1,964 words
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1231 1891-12-22 4 POSSESSION IN EXCISE PROSECUTIONS. One of the great objections to the use of informers under an Excise Ordinance is the tendency of the informer to make up cases. Frequently this class of person is paid on results we have seen a document which stated that if Chinting No. So-and-so did1,231 words
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Article1025 1891-12-22 4 THE CASE BEFORE THE POLICE MAGISTRATI •E.L. Woodin, formerly Superintendent of th* P. and O. Co. in Hongkong, was brought bcfo7 Mr. Wise at the Police Court on th ~,k U1 /in inst charged, on remand, with embezzlement, falsH tion of accounts and forgery.1,025 words
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Article159 1891-12-22 5 The programm,. for the Annual Regatta on Jan. ist has been sent us by Mr I P Joswa.m. the Honorary Secretary The Hilling rac. s commence at half past ten in the morning and include Race for men-of-war cutters for each ton. 1 wice round Kur159 words
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Article606 1891-12-22 5 Subjoined are portions of the Report ol tin- Municipal President for November Klectkk Lighting. The discussion alluded to in last report on the < olonial Engineer's proposal to place a sum in the budget t r I s t't the temporary engagement of an electric .1 engineer to606 words
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Article287 1891-12-22 5 > Bt the Mail.) The British North Borneo Development Corporation (Limited, has been formed with a capital of />o,ooo, in 299,500 lhares «nd 500 founders shares of £1 each, the present J-sue hem tf one d 200.000 ordinary and 350 founders shares. .he company— brought out under the287 words
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Article423 1891-12-22 5 H. M. gunboat Rattler, Capt. Heugh, arrived this morning from Penang. Mr. and Mrs. F. G. Callaghan arrived Ui Singapore by yesterday's mail on their way to Labuan. During the absence of Mr. Main, on a short business tour to Batavia. Mr. G. Bruce Webster remains423 words
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Article349 1891-12-22 5 Hovokoto \nd Sn.\N(.n \i Banking Comfawy v. Jav\ AoEKCY Company (LIMITED). This wai ;m appeal from the decision of the Lord Chiel Justice and Mr. Justice Collins. The action was brought to recover a balance uf i ,oSi for an advances made by the b.mk to one349 words
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Article1008 1891-12-22 5 At a recent meeting of the Cam Brea 14 adventurers >r an important disc ussion took place upon the prospects of that enterprise in reference to the actual and prospective prices of tin. The most important contribution to the discussion was that made by Mr. Strauss,1,008 words
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Article259 1891-12-22 5 The operations at Pulau Saigon seem to trouble the Municipality at every step. The island was reclaimed with town sweepings and the Municipality had to build a big bridge on condition that they had a site for abattoirs. To render these available for this side the river they have just259 words
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Article604 1891-12-22 5 Singapore, Dfx. 16th, 1891. The Hon'ble Sir E. L. O'Malley. C. J., and Mr. Justice Wood. The following is the \'\<t of cases down for heaiirg in the Appeal Court 1. In bankruptcy re Neo Yorv Peng 1 eft tart* Chonj* Ken^j Neoh. 2. StrgL Salleh v.604 words
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Article209 1891-12-22 6 Abstract of Traffic earnings for tht* month of November, 1891 Heads of Receipts r Passengers 4,077 66 Horses, Carriages and Dogs 65 r-xcess t^res 10 I~i J^eis 58 14 §*cets Luggage 170 83 Special 1 rams Total Coaching 4 455 *Goods 19,8*2 06 Live Stock 749 93209 words
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516 1891-12-22 6 A hard voyage to and from Pahang and Kuantan had the Perse this time, as Capt. Habekost himself confessed, when she arrived safely in Singapore Harbour on Monday night. The journey was performed throughout in one continual stream of rain, a heavy gale blowing516 words
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Article524 1891-12-22 6 The Municipal President, in his last report, has compiled a useful statement of the position as it now stands. He says On the 20th August 1889 at a public meeting of of the inhabitants a Committee was appointed to consider the proposals of the Commissioners, to524 words
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Article296 1891-12-22 6 Anniversary Meeting. The services in connection with the anniversary of the Methodist Episcopal Church were continued last night by a public tea-meeting followed by a public evangelistic meeting, in the Town Hall. For the former over a dozen tables were spread in the upper room, presided over296 words
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Article49 1891-12-22 6 A Swedish Antarctic exploration expedition is contemplated, the Royal Association of Stockholm working in conjunction with an Australian Committee. Detailed plans are being worked out and will be submitted by the middle of next year. £30,000 is asked from Australia and two scientists from there will accompany the expedition.49 words
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Article165 1891-12-22 6 The China-Borneo Company, Limited. To the Editor. Sir. With reference to the reports published of the meetings of shareholders in the above Company held in Hongkong in July ult. in which Messrs. Wicking and Fenwick grossly slandered me, I beg to inform you that on seeing those reports I165 words
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Article809 1891-12-22 6 (To the Editor of the London and China Express.) Sir, That unfortunate colony, yclept the Straits Settlements, not only groans under the weight of an excessive claim for military contribution, but is threatened with the infliction of a third and more mischievous fad, if possible, than the809 words
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Article1105 1891-12-22 6 Facilis est descensus Avertti. TK; t other platitudes might be quoted at the moment to describe the sudden transit PFeSent financial situation, which has occurred' Straits. That the opium farm receipts w er I" reduced, that trade was not flourishing $1 banks had made heavy losses, that1,105 words
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1024 1891-12-22 7 Ihe second annual ordinary general meeting of theDarvel Ray (Borneo) fol*ceo Plantations (limited) was held on the 19th Nov. at Winchester House, under the presidency of Baron A. yon Stein, the chairman of the company I n the course of his speech the1,024 words
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555 1891-12-22 7 THE MASSACRE OF CHRISTIANS IN NORTH CHINA. The Shanghai Mercury published the subjoined extracts of letters, relating to the massacre of Christians in Mongolia, on the 2nd inst. Peking, November 251b. 300 Christians of both sexes, young and old, have been killed, and the Chinese priest Ling, has been cut555 words
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Article372 1891-12-22 7 Another trap accident occurred this morning. As Mr. Wildman, the American Consul, was driving about eleven o'clock from the Square into D'Almeida Street a ricksha passed in front of the horse, which took fright and bolted, colliding violently further down the street with a bullock cart. Mr. Wildman in jumping372 words
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1259 1891-12-22 7 The first two instalments of coolies direct from China have arrived in Sandakan by the last two trips of the steamer Memnon, and are now at work at Mr. Kalfsterman's estate at the Segaliud river, and at Mr. Stoof's Bilit estate on th<!1,259 words
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Article857 1891-12-22 7 There is a small |)aracrra;>h in the Hongkong Daily Press of the gth instant, referring to the recent rifle match, which can hardly have been contributed by any of the shooting men in Hongkong as it betrays a curious ignorance on the subject. It runs thus Singapore fired according to857 words
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Article566 1891-12-22 8 It is not often that artists find Singapore a happy hunting ground, but successful as was the benefit given to Mr. Walshe <t still more demonstrative tribute was in ntore tor the ladies of the chorus on the occasion of their appeal to the chivalry of male566 words
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Article256 1891-12-22 8 The Japanese Estimates for 1892 show a. revenue of §86,508,687 or three millions more than last year and the same amount more than the estimated expenditure. The Rev. Archd. Lamont will conduct a service in English, at the Johore Chapel, on Sunday, in the afternoon at256 words
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796 1891-12-22 8 Mr. Maxwell's important paper is being recognised as a valuable means at this time of calling public attention to the possibilities of the Malay Peninsula. Alpha' in a letter to the Pinang Gazette is of opinion that our want of a loan is not a796 words
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Article222 1891-12-22 8 Mr. Fraser, of Perak, the official who was charged by certain Chinese lately with accepting a bribe and acquitted, has, we learn, brought an action to recover $10,000 damages. We regret to learn that Mr. E. Woodhouse instead of returning to Perak as he intended, has had a222 words
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Article1313 1891-12-22 8 December 16th, 1891. Before the Hon'ble Sir E. L. O'Malley, C. J., and Mr. Justice Wood. In discussing the arrangements for cases, it was decided to take Edelfsen Co. v. Ban Seng Guan (a Bangkok Appeal) on Monday if Mr. Groom returned. With regard to Riley Hargreaves1,313 words
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Article310 1891-12-22 8 A Scotch paper has the following reference to this subject The clay of rest in the China Seas.— The Government of Singapore are consulting the CIpUMI and officers of ships frequenting that harbour asto the restriction of Sunday cargo work and coaling, some of the merchants and310 words
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Article78 1891-12-22 8 We read in a Japan paper that t' l( export of Jinriksha during the present year has been exceptionally large. In additioi to the number already sent abroad, ordei have been given for fifteen hundred i»°i by certain firms in Yokohama. Singapo is the best market though Jinriksha thither are78 words
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Correspondence.
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Letter185 1891-12-22 9 I 0 mi Km tor. Sir -It may be of interest to some of he shareholders to know, in re the case Joseph Hoskmgv.P.C.L. the real reason why this plant. Captain" had no house exclusively for him. The answer is strangely simple .Because he was afraid to185 words
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107 1891-12-22 9 Sir, I observe a communication from Mr. Abrahamson in your yesterday's issue complaining of the unfair way Messrs. Wicking and Fenwick of Hongkong had spoken of him, and stating that eminent Counsel were unable to raise an action on Ms behalf against these gentlemen on107 words
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489 1891-12-22 9 Among the Ceylon items from the London letter of the Times of Ceylon appear these references to Sir Frederick hickson: Sir F. Dickson h.»^ been in London for some •iv .mil quite recently 1 called upon Him in his temporary home in Maida Vale, where489 words
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Article132 1891-12-22 9 A London correspondent of a provincial paper says, with reference to the rapid development of type writing Itweni that Her Majesty the Oueeri has bern,: (juite a convert to type-writing. 1 here are six or st yen machines in use at the Castle, and Her Mai' *y M W pleased132 words
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Article1310 1891-12-22 9 Court of Inquiry. A Marine Court of Inquiry was opened this morning before Mr. Kynnersley, assisted by Lieut. Humphreys, R.N., Capt. Grant, of the Libellc, and Capt. Sheppard of the Sandakan, Nautical Assessors, into the circumstances attending the collision which occurred between the Ban Whatt Soon1,310 words
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Article1324 1891-12-22 9 The descriptive letter press given below refers to a sketch appearing in a recent number of the Daily Graphic depicting a curious scene of demon exorcism that the Malacca Chinese resorted to in the effort to dispel an epidemic of disease. The picture, which contains1,324 words
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Article460 1891-12-22 9 By last mail arrived the intelligence of the murder of the sister of Mr. tiarmston in Greenock. The deceased was employed in the circus belonging to John Henry Cooke, who is a connection of Mr. Il^rmston's. She became a widow about six years ago, and iwo of460 words
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Article55 1891-12-22 9 11 A stitch in time save-, nine, but the advantage is lost sijjht of if it also penetrate! the ball of the thumb. "There's many a slip 'twixt the cup and the lip, but the s'tengaii there every time. 11 Theres nothing like leather, is an obseletc proverb since the55 words
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Article1280 1891-12-22 10 We beg to acknowledge receipt from the agent of the P. and O. Steam Navigation Company of a copy of the Company's Time Table for 1892. During the month of November, according to the Custom House return. 231,937 pikuls of rice were exported from Bangkok to1,280 words
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Article411 1891-12-22 10 An important case bearing on the rights of agents and merchants was heard in Penang before the Chief Justice. Brown Co., as agents for the Batu Kawan Estate, received two lots of sugar (valued at about $13,673) in their godowns. There was a contract between the411 words
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Article1738 1891-12-22 10 Dfxember 18th, 1891. Before the Hon'ble Sir E. L. O'Malley, C. J., Mr. Justice Wood and Mr. Justice Goldney. Khoo Bens Cheang v. Regina on the prosecution of Cosmo Gordon Paterson. Mr. Donaldson tor the appellant. Mr. Drew for the respondent. Mr. E. J. Khory intimated that1,738 words
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Article397 1891-12-22 11 These Assizes were opened on Tuesday morning before Mr. Justice Goldney. Mr Kersha* prosecuted on behalf of the Attorney-General who had been unable to leave Singapore. There were only four cases committed for trial In the case of Ramalmgum, charged with attempting to commit an unnatural offence, a397 words
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Article270 1891-12-22 11 PIMOIWC 11 THE Coi RT. Ihe finding of the Court yesterday in respect to the collision in the Harbour was as follows 'The Court having fully considered the evidence regarding the circumstances leading to the collision bclWCtn the British steamer Ban Wkmtt Soon, Official No.270 words
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Article184 1891-12-22 11 Yesterday 10 the Exchange Rooms the annual meeting of the Board of Visiting Justices for the Singapore Prison took place. Mr. J. Miller presided, and there was a small attendance. On the motion of Mr. F. Baltour Lees, seconded by Dr. \V. Gilmore Ellis, Mr. Miller184 words
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1099 1891-12-22 11 CHEAP POWER IN MINING, AND ITS TRANSMISSION. The continuance of hopeful results from another Pahang concern must strengthen the desire of all who wish well to the fortunes of that State—as we all do— to see some readiness on the part of those who are in control of the mining1,099 words
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1102 1891-12-22 11 Mr. Ferguson, Jr., of the Ceylon Observer, who is at present in England, made the following contribution to the discussion which succeeded the reading of Mr. W. E, Maxwell's paper on the Malay Peninsula before the recent meeting of the Royal Colonial Institute.1,102 words
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Article57 1891-12-22 11 The total return of visitors to the Raffles Library and Museum during the week was 852In the final of the Consolation Handicap of the B. Class Singles, which followed on after the last tennis tournament, and which was not played off until last night, Paterson beat57 words
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Article780 1891-12-22 11 A Local Contract. Mr. Campbell, of the firm of Messrs Murray and Campbell, arrived yesterday by the Gorgon from Bangkok, after having secured the contract for the construction of Siam's first state railway, all matters in connection with the letting of the contract having now been satisfactorily780 words
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Article1099 1891-12-22 12 More carriage accidents. More grumbles about 'rickshas and the hopeless chaos of the streets. More sanguinary hints that it is expedient that one man (H. E. is particularised) should die for the people. \\Y wonder how he likes the prospect. The spirit of Curtius lives in1,099 words
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Article1185 1891-12-22 12 ARE YE THERE?" •'Hello! Put me on to number 45. "Smash'em" Co All right. Are ye there? Who's that Oh, 1 say, Smash'em, did you That is the usual formula in a mercantile office when some urgent matter has to be settled off-hand by means of the Telephone, except, perhaps,1,185 words
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Article118 1891-12-22 12 It is only when the questions have been carefully studied, says L* lndependence Tonkinoise, that we can say whether the interests at stake are worth the necessary sacrifices to establish communications with the Upper Mekong. At the same time it is well to remember that the question is of great118 words
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Article1349 1891-12-22 12 Ihe Assizes were opened on Tuesday morning before Mr. Justice Goldney. Even in an Assize Court there are amusing incidents which occasional 1« enliven what are otherwise rather dull though important and necessary proceedings. In a case of house theft the prosecutor's wife was called to identify the1,349 words
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Article2461 1891-12-22 13 Last n.ght for the first time in the fullest meaning of the word, the members of the Singapore Volunteer Artillery were enabled to receive their friends under a roof-tree that they could really call their own The corps has a ready given one or2,461 words
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Article1331 1891-12-22 13 The following is Mr. Bibby's report for the five weeks ended Doc. ioth, 1891 On the nth ult. I left Raub for Singapore, with 1,991 oz. i6dwts. of gold, the result of our last crushing. After ,1 rough and very wet trip I arrived safely in Singapore on1,331 words
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Article168 1891-12-22 14 The meeting of the Legislative Council called for Wednesday next, of which an advertisement appears in another column, is more or less a formal one, in that it includes only first readings. The Coast Defence Volunteers Ordinance, of which we have already published the details, and the Netherlands168 words
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Article127 1891-12-22 14 By last mail information has been received from Mr. Polkey, that Messrs. Cox, Robinson Co., Electricians, Liverpool, have been instructed to fit a pair of Capt. Loftus's gly-cerine side-lights with electricity, for trial on board of the Cunard Royal Mail Steamers. The match between the Masonic127 words
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Article185 1891-12-22 14 Stringers \i v. Pr6bables. A good game was witnessed on Saturday on the Esplanade when the Probables met Stringer's Eleven, the former during their stay at the wicket putting together a total of ()o. Raeburn 28, Merewether, not out. 10, and Talbol 13, being top scorers. Hunter was also185 words
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219 1891-12-22 14 Mr. Woodward this morning gave judgment in the case against the European constable Brember, who was charged along with a Chinaman with extorting money from atowk iy. Mr. J. A. Delay represented Brember. Mr. Woodvvard said there was no doubt that both men219 words
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Article54 1891-12-22 14 I here was a very large fire at Bangkok on l6th instant, destroying property valu--850,000. The greatest .sufferer by the out break s a French protege named Ma Xeme, wife of the deceased Luk Chai Kirn I J ang, who with a branch house in Singapore has carried on a54 words
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Article1693 1891-12-22 14 Notes and Anticipations. We had a fine morning to-day for once in a way. and the course, which has been much cut up lately, was better going. It is to be hoped that we shall now have some fine weather, fur it is much wanted. Lonely1,693 words
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Article1019 1891-12-22 14 Before Sir. E. L. O'Malley, C. J., and Mr. Justice Goldney and Mr. Justice Wood. Khoo Bheng Cheang v. Regina. With respect to this appeal the Chief Justice said the records of the conviction would have to be sent back again. Mr. Drew said the magistrates distinctly1,019 words
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Article163 1891-12-22 14 Last night Mr. Harmston, propnel Harmston and Sons' circus, receive* telegram from England confirming news of the murder of his sister in Gr< ock, as mentioned in vYsterdax > (^1" Miss Lizzie Paston Harmston (called Ar strong in the report of the crime) wi clever equestrienne and pedestal equi brist.163 words
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Article140 1891-12-22 15 The following competitions have been arranged for with the Penang Golf Club, and Wll be played, as occasion permits during the hrtsima* Holidays Tkll Struts QOU H4LLBVOI A competition to be played in singles tx tween tour representative of < acfi Club over one round of the course. The140 words
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Article576 1891-12-22 15 handicap for two silver »pooni was •i ofl on Saturday. One was to go to highest scorer among the members of 1 Si: Inter-Colonial tram, and the to the best scorer among the remaining members. The weather was unfavourtherc being onsiderable amount of with a dull light,576 words
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Article551 1891-12-22 15 We understand that a challenge has n received by the S. C. C. from the Hongkong Cricket Club to play a match -nine time at the end of January in HongUmlt, taking advantage of that opportunity to also meet Shanghai, a team from which place will be551 words
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Article95 1891-12-22 15 Mr. R. \V. Maxwell's leave cf absence has been extended for 3 months from the 31st January, and Dr. Hampshire's for 6 months, also from 31st January. Mr. A. L. Donaldson has been elected a Municipal Commissioner for Singapore, and Messrs. Li Keng Liat, J. E. Westerhout and95 words
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Article344 1891-12-22 15 There are plenty oi people in Singapore who find a v\ jek or two ai the seaside at Tanjong Katong a pleasant and healthful change from town life. There are more, who would be. i>lad to go out there if it did not involve the worry of344 words
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Advertisement462 1891-12-22 15 LJONGKONG AND SHANGHAI xx BANKING CORPORATION. PAID-UP CAPITAL $10,000,00 RESERVE FUND 6,300,000 RESERVE LIABILITY OF PRO- > PRIETORS $10,000,000 Court of Directors.- Chairman--}. S. MOSES. Esq. Deputy Chairman S. C. MICHAELSBN, Esq. T. E. Davies, Esq A. McConachie, Ksq C. J. Hollidav, Esq. L. Poesnecker, Esq. H. Hoppius, Es«j. D.462 words
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Article78 1891-12-22 16 {For the Free Press.) Furious Gales on the British Coasts. London, 14th December, iSgi. There have been further terrific gales and numerous shipwrecks on the coasts of Great Britain. America and Chili. The reply of Chili to the United States Government describes the report underlying President Harrison's message78 words
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Article67 1891-12-22 16 London, 16th December, IS9I. It is stated that small pox and typhus fever are decimating the populations of ten of the famine stricken provinces of Russia. France and Bulgaria. France is reported to have broken off diplomatic relations with Bulgaria in consequence of the latter refusing67 words
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Article58 1891-12-22 16 London, /jt/i December iB<)i. H. R. H. Prince George of Wales is now much better. The Waterford Election. Mr. Micheal Davitt intends to contest the seat for WaUrford against Mr. John Redmond. Canada and Newfoundland. It is stated that Canada and Newfoundland have appealed to the58 words
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384 1891-12-22 16 The "Times and the One Pound Note Issue. London, iStfi December, tSgt. The Times in a leading article urges that the issue of one pound notes should be deferred until after the general election. Riot at St. Vincent. The AV?t« York Herald announces that a riot has taken place at384 words
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106 1891-12-22 16 London, u)th December, rfyi. '1 he House of Lords have given judgment in the action brought by the M gul Steamship Company against the Owners o! various sttamer lines running from England to the Straits and China. Seven of the Law Lords who106 words
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Article34 1891-12-22 16 London, ijt/i December, 1891. The Czar has received a Nihilist proclamation demanding a Russian Parliament Riots in Ireland. Serious riots have taken place both at Waterford and Ennis between the Parnellites and Anti-Parnellites.34 words
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Article25 1891-12-22 16 {Singapore Free Press.) TIN IN~MALACCA. Great find tin sand reported Malacca. Singapore, 19th December, 2.30 P. M. [Issued as a supplement on Saturday.]25 words
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Article229 1891-12-22 16 Quotation. Cap. Pd. op Sham Value W. 1> V J k ;jf p'Jia Bank. 169% Prem. Sales. 7 .500.000 7,500,000 60,000 125 125 ..OruMUalH,nk Sellers. 2^loo 07.100 So 5" P- c I n,on, 1 ajjar Dock. $.94 Buyers. i, S oo.mo f, 5 <>0.000 13229 words
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Miscellaneous821 1891-12-22 16 Passengers Arrived. Dec. 14 Per Sumatra from Deli. Mr, Parizot, Mr. Burgersdyk and Mr. Muller. Dec. 15: Per Perse: from Pahang. Mrs. Bennrtt. Per Nam Yong: from Penang. Capt. Woolrid^e. Per Rosetta from Shanghai. Mr. Dow. From Kobe. Mr. an! Mrs. French and Mr. Shentyon. From Hongkong. Mr. Rodgers, Mr.821 words
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Miscellaneous602 1891-12-22 16 December Nierstein, Ger. str., 731, Kinneweg, Stephensort, t>ec. 1, General, Behn Meyer Co., for Stephensort, Uncertain. R. Rajah Brooke, Sar. str., 768, Joyce, Sarawak, Dec. 16, General, Lim Lan Co., for Sarawak, Dec. 23.— R. December 17. Nevasa, Brit, str., 1,932, Macfadyen, Calcutta, Dec. 5, Genera. Boustead Co., for Penang602 words
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Miscellaneous655 1891-12-22 16 Kian Ann, Bnt. str. r Rpeells, f or Sal, Bengk v.is, Bnt. str., belm a iS^"' Isabella B-,t. str., Hudson, for D; lu L ar Nestor Bnt. str., Thornp so for U Shanghai. nor »gko«f, an C. H. Kian, Brit, str., Dinsdale, for Km •Hanoi, Bnt. str, Nacodah, foY V655 words
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