The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly), 9 October 1894
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Title Section19 1894-10-09 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. THIRD SERIES. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9 tb, 1894. No 37619 words
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Article117 1894-10-09 1 (October 8.) tim 37-75-871 Gambier 8.25 do. CuDe No. 1 12. Ho. do. No. 2 11 20 Pepper, Black (ordinary S'pore) 10.20 do. White. (Fair L/W=s£ „18 75 Nutmegs 150s 10 the Ib.) 90. Mace (Banda) 95 Cloves (Amboina) 22. Baii Coffee (10% Blacks) 38.50 Pengerang Liberian 41. Tapioca,117 words
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Article69 1894-10-09 1 [(Corrected up to October s.) On London. Bank 4 m/s 2/21 demand 2/2 Private credits 3 m/s 2/2 i documents 3 m/s 2/2J; credits 6 m/s 2/2; On India. Bank demand 1941 On Hongkong. Bank demand On Yokohama. Bank demand par. On Java. Bank demand 1 30 Private 3069 words
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Domestic Occurrences.
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Article57 1894-10-09 1 At Quarrthorpe, Binstead, Isle of Wight, on the 25th August, the wife of Captain Hugh R. Grimes, !aic S. Lancashire Re^t., of a daughter. At Fern Hill, Trefiw, on the \<)\U August, the wife of Hugh Owen (late of Sing.-ipore. formerly master of the s. s. He be) of57 words
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Article38 1894-10-09 1 At St. Andrew's Cathedral, Singapore, on Monday, Ist October, by the Rev. A. Sharpe, Ernest Andrew Shepherd, <>f Melbourne, to Katherin^ M\k<;akft Russki., eldest daughter of Mr. John K. Black, of the Borneo Co., Ltd.. Bangkok, Siatn.38 words
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Article23 1894-10-09 1 On Oct. 7th, at the General H spital, Singapore, M tRGARET TINGATE (si>terof Mrs. Lloyd, Cairnhill Cottage) aged years. R. I. P.23 words
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Article, Illustration954 1894-10-09 1 Prophecies. (October 2nd fUTcshjiH the Prrss the [People's 'i^i.t maintain. I'leduecrto Relitrioii. Lovaltr. ami law. LUCK has certainly followed us consistently as a war prophet, and though we did not profess to do more than point out immediate probabilities, these have been obliging enough to become facts, simply lor the954 words
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Article555 1894-10-09 1 THE time has quite come, we think, nrlieo Native States Governments should turn with attention to an intelligent consideration of tile future, in the light of fostering those alternative planting and agricultural interests that are to make a permanent standby, when the tin-fossicking era ha* died out.555 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement238 1894-10-09 1 CONTKNTS. I \:»i v<. Aim k lk>. Prophecies, ?tM i«\»i the Planters, m% 209 The Japanese Advance, 210 The Harden of the Budget, 210 >KI NIWS, Police uiii t A Stn.»ij Capture, 212 Milk .«'.d Water, 216 i^isirau 9 Court. An Unsuccessful Alibi, 210 Supreme 'uurt. Bankruptcy Cases, ->^^ S;->;m.238 words
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Advertisement41 1894-10-09 1 PHOTOGRAPHS. CHRISTMAS 1894. MESSRS. G. R. Lambert Co., beg respectfully to remind their customers that sittings for photographs and orders for Albums, &c. destined as Xmas presents fo> friends in Europe should be arranged as early as possible. Oct. 3. »7-i°41 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous459 1894-10-09 1 Ihe mail from Europe is expected to arrived by the M. M. SS. Sydney tomorrow, with English mails to the 14th ult., being followed by the P. O. s S Sit rat on the 15th ult.. with London dates to the 2 1st ult. This mail leaves to-day by the459 words
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380 1894-10-09 2 The Japanese Advance (October 4th.) THE grip of Japan on the throat of China lightens day bv day. And the throat of China in this ca>e is the Mia-lao Straits leading from the <3ull of Pechili into the Yellow Sea. We now find, though the China Sea sailing directory is380 words
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379 1894-10-09 2 The chief feature about the financial position of this Colony, or rather its prospects a^ set forth in the Estimates for 1895, is tUe extensive manner in which our budget has been mauled about in order to make some show of accommodation to379 words
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Article501 1894-10-09 2 h has conic at la*t. The waiting of years is over. The pleas ail argunents ol the Colony for decent fair play, bucked up in a quite unlooked for way by the disastrous fall in the value of silver, have been considered by a jury that has501 words
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Article198 1894-10-09 2 The Result of the 4 Consideration." And Thereafter There arrived yesterday a telegram from the Secretary of State for the Colonies (Lord Ripon) slating that, as a result of the consideration as to the amount of the Military Contribution from the Straits Settlements, that is iix^d, for198 words
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Article341 1894-10-09 2 S. C. C. v. S. V. A. This match was played oji HYiday and Saturday afternoons, both sides bein^ short of their full strength/ The S. V. A. baited first, getting 61 for 7 wickets on Friday. but on continuing on Saturday, only 5 iiros were added to that341 words
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Correspondence.
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Article186 1894-10-09 2 To the Editor. DEAR SIR, This morning tbe s.s. TanJong Surat, on being boarded by a boarding officer, was found to be in such an overcrowded condition that it was nect*. sary for him to order a considerable number of passengers to go on shore again.186 words
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Article166 1894-10-09 2 Tt» iHk Knnoß. Sir, In your report of the last meeting of the Municipal Commissioners 1 am represented as having given a casting vote in favour of Mr. Fraser's amendment to Mr. Shol lord's motion re exchange compensation." This is a mistake, though a natural one, as will166 words
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Article388 1894-10-09 2 I'ttfl Siokmix*. at Mat\rvm. i \i,K\ a: IMF. BvYoNKj's PofVI. Ikl li H KS IvKl*. 1 111 IR WoMKN IVO UILDKI Batavia, 5111 Oct. iS*>^ A> 1 thought might happen, just lite? die last mail left important news came from Lontbok. Under date of the yuii ult.388 words
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Article1579 1894-10-09 3 The Pakshan, the first steamer to arrive with coolies from Swatow. \s expected to. day. She will be followed by the Chelydra from Hongkong. We have been asked to make it known that the Magpie Mn.Jstrels made h profit of (349.51, which was handed over to1,579 words
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Article35 1894-10-09 3 Since I wrote these lines of n.etrc, I have news of Captain Ma) ne, People lately out from England, Say He's water on the brain —Straits Produce, Xmas, iB*B. ♦Scot 1 ice Mac-na-Nair35 words
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Correspondence.
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1407 1894-10-09 3 Government Impolicy and> Planting Interests. To thf Editor. Dear Sir, Your Weekly Topicist fs to be congratulated upon the excellent spirit in which lie takes his little triumph over the gentlemen from Selangor who went for him some time ago. He lias certainlv scored, and hough lo the majority it1,407 words
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Article390 1894-10-09 3 Ihe French cruiser Beaut cm ps- Beau pr+ > ;it present in \\<<i Atlantic Division, has been ordered to proceed! with Ml despatch to S ligon, the intention of the Minister of Marine being to temporarily attach her to the? l.tr Eastern Squadron. Tin; Austria n Lloyd's steamer Mwie Valerie,390 words
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2526 1894-10-09 4 Notes and Anticipations. l^ast week when I advocated the raising of the «übscription of the Sporting Club in order that we might have bigger stak«s to run for, I had not only lie interests of ihe local owners in view, but those of the Club2,526 words
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Article182 1894-10-09 4 A duplicate cable, connecting Penang and Province Wrllesley was successfully laid on the 22nd Sept. One of the two launches that left here recently for Mergui, the Rescue, belongs to the Mergui Pearling Company Lid. Samuel McGee, a warder at the gaol, was drowned whilst bathing last evening off the182 words
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Article99 1894-10-09 4 Rough Clean Up. The. local Secretary, Raub Australian Gold Mining Co., Ltd Singapore, lias received the following telegram from Mr. Bii>b\, Mine. Manager at Uaub Rau!>, 2nd October, 4 15 p.m. Rough cleaning up of Battery vie I tied ()Sooz. Amalgam, Estitnated quantity of stone crushed being 820 tons.99 words
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Article132 1894-10-09 4 {Frvm our own Ccrr€SponduiU% The Golf Links at Leary on Saturday afternoon presented an animated nj^earanee; the iiist montldy handicap of Hie Malacca Golf Club being played' in lino neat her. The following scores were handed in l<t round. 2iul round. 1 1 'cap. Net lot. Mr. Ff'rciKf one132 words
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Article148 1894-10-09 4 C H VMI'IONSUIP 189}. Ihe tic between Dr. Fowlie and Dr. llindc resulted in the latter winning by 1 up. This k-iiiic throughout was very keenly (ought, the first round finishing all even. Dr. Hinde is one of the most advanced players in the Club, and is148 words
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Article766 1894-10-09 4 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3, ,8 94 It is understood that Mr. O'Shea is the war correspondent in Korea for the Vm York Herald. By the Ravenna to-day there leave for Penang Lieut. Col. Parkin, Major Compton, and Major Parkinson. New colours have been selected for ibe Hongkong Cricket Club. The captured766 words
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519 1894-10-09 5 A Promising Start. That Mr. H. Hultenbach is above all a man of enterprise we know, that his partners in the Selangor Trading and Coffee Curing Co. must also be men of pluck and progression is amply proved by a visit to519 words
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Article317 1894-10-09 5 As a result of inquiries which have been conducted on behalf of the Singapore Police by Mahomed Yassin, Penghulu of Pulau }>ukum, the man who was instrumental in bringing the pirates of 1884 to justice, information has come to hand which puts an entirely different aspect317 words
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Article1843 1894-10-09 5 Startling Disclosures The inquiry into the circumstances at tending the recent fatal explosion on boan. the S. s. Amherst took place to-day in lh< Master Attendant's Office. The Couri consisted of Capt. Craufunl, President Chief Engineer Hatt ley, H. M. S. Sivift and Mr. Morgan. The depositions1,843 words
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Article582 1894-10-09 5 (October 4th.) Mr. D. D. Mackic, Superintendent Engineer to the owners of the Amherst, stated that the boiler was about six years old. He believed it was made by Bow and McLauchlan, Paisley. The working pressure authorised was 45 lbs. The boiler was surveyed about a monlli before the explosion.582 words
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Article86 1894-10-09 5 hsSi:N?iKRS \SI» CRKW S*Vl£l). 1 elegraphic v advice was to-day received from Hongkong, that the German steamer Belloua, on her voyage from Hongkong to Singapore, was totally iost on the i>t iust, on the North Reef, Paracels Islands, probably having encountered a typhoon. The crew86 words
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Article171 1894-10-09 5 Owing to press of other matter an instalment of the Trip across the Peninsula has to stand over till to-morrow. Mr F. M McLirtv, of Penang, has obtained provisional protection for liis nc.v patent which is to be known as the "McLaity boring Tool." Mr. McLarty has turned his boring171 words
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Page 5 Advertisements
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Advertisement23 1894-10-09 5 A middle-aged person is one between the ages of twenty-five and seventy-five, according to the age of the person who makes the designation.23 words
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Article818 1894-10-09 6 E'en as the heading At the Tiffin Table Doth meaningly portend intentional frivolity Junior. Ut saepe sumtna ingenia in occitlto latent. Pl\ut. 'Who wants to buy ten elephants?' asked the Rough Man, putting down the paper. I see Rajah Dris is advertising them for sale in818 words
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Article115 1894-10-09 6 If Queen Bee be slightly off," If she's pollened liverlel, Infl ►werenze stamened cuugh, Caugl»t in blossomed rivcilet, l)o her subjects, hvpno-wi e, Indispose ihemselves al all Do her groans and pa in -wrought cries hurt her honeying elves .it aJJ? Or lift distress when she's distressed115 words
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Article768 1894-10-09 6 A Kuala Lump or correspondent writes calling attention to the unfair criticism that a Singapore contemporary levelled at Ceylonese Eurasians over the Christoffelsz case. He says: It is very unjust to judge a class or community by the actions ol a few. The* class is not responsible for the misdeeds768 words
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Article651 1894-10-09 6 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4. l8 94. Mr. A. M. Rogers, of the R. E. Civil Staff, proceeds to Penang on duty by the S S Aznmor. (apt. f.eetham, sth Dragoon Guards, and 15. Glossop Esq. of the same regiment, arc at present visitors to Singapore. 'The Band of the 2nd Battalion651 words
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Article166 1894-10-09 6 The death of another old Straits man is reported, we regret to say, in the case of Mr. John Allan, of Messrs. Sandilands Buttery Co., Penang, who died it home on the 28th tilt. The news reached Penang by wire the following day. Mr. Allan166 words
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Article625 1894-10-09 6 The O.C Garrison has been pleased to grmat leave of absence in extension lo Lieut, p. G. Guggisberg, R.E., from 24th lo 28th Odobc-, 1894. on piivale affairs; and to Lieut. H. H. Harington, 2nd Line. Regt., from 13th to 26th October, 1894, on private affairs. Miss Vivienne625 words
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Article4316 1894-10-09 7 A special meeting of the Municipal Commissioners was held yesterday afternoon in ihe Board Rooms, Robinson Road, Mr. Gentle presiding. There were also present the Hon'ble T. Shelford the Hon'ble Seali Liang Seah, Mr. Bell. InspectorGeneral of Police, M-.VV. Xanson, Mr. G. T. Hare, Mr. lan Jiak Kim,4,316 words
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Article531 1894-10-09 7 Championship 1894. Dr. Hixde v. J. B. Roblrison. The above players commenced their match yesterday afternoon, and the first round ended all even. Both players were oft" their usual game, and the round if they had had to play under medal play conditions could not have been531 words
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Article81 1894-10-09 7 According to the Siam Observer the Pahang rebels arrested are being brought up to Bangkok. Si Rahman is still at large, but a Malay who lives in the borders oi Kelantan has been arrested tor not giving news of his whereabouts, though he had sheltered for a couple of days81 words
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Article634 1894-10-09 8 Mr. ShrogJ, a violinist of note, has arrived on Singapore by the s.s, Gisela. We are glad to hear that this artist, who is well spoken of. will, perhaps, display his talent before a Singapore audience. After inspecting the infantry detachment at Penang H. E. Major-General634 words
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Article36 1894-10-09 8 The prizes won at the recent Tournament will be distributed to the successful competitors this afternoon* at 5 30 p. m. at the Club Ground. Lady Mitchell has kindly consented to preside.36 words
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Article87 1894-10-09 8 Now Raging ovf.r Hongkong. It is telegraphed to-day to Singapore that a terrible typhoon has swept down the China Coast and is at this moment raging over Hongkong, where it must be working great havoc both on sea and land. The details to hand are87 words
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Article84 1894-10-09 8 The Field Officer for the ensuing week is Captain F. A. L. Powell, r.a. Bii^ade Signalling Ptactice in accordance with para 20, Section XII., Standing Ordcs, will take place as follows: Friday, 12th inst., (My day). Friday 19th inst. (By night); Friday 20th inst. (Manning Defences). The Government84 words
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Article183 1894-10-09 8 Mr. A. B. Stephens acts as Superintendent of Government plantations, vice Mr. Oliver Marks, in addition t«» his own duties as Assistant Indian Immigration Agent. The leave granted to Mr. R. G. Wilson, Protection of Chines*' has been extended for six months with half-salary, fiom the 4UI183 words
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374 1894-10-09 8 The Directors' Report of the business of the Society for 1^93, and for the six months eiuling the 30th, June, 1894, shows the following facts The net Premium collected for 1893, niter deduct ing He* urns and Reinsurances, amounts to $t »354» ■56 23.374 words
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Article871 1894-10-09 8 (Pinaug Gazette, 29th Sept.) A telegram received from London this morning brought the sad news of the death of one of the oldest residents in the Straits Settlements, Mr. John Allan, who, officially and socially, has been very prominent among his fellow- residents here and871 words
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Article72 1894-10-09 8 The S C. C. Lawn Tennis Tournament will it is expected be concluded on Manday, when the Final tie »n the Ctunnuionships Pairs will be played. Tlu prizes won at the tournament will be pesenied to the winners on Friday next, the 12th inst., on72 words
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Article366 1894-10-09 8 We arc again compelled to hold over a portion of the Trip across the Peninsula, including the account of the Governor reception at Kuala Lipis, which was of a very hearty character. News has been received by the British Minister, says the N.-C. Daily Ne*cs ot366 words
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Article468 1894-10-09 8 r (Before Mr. Kgerton, Ist Ma/i trat.) October 4111. Kang, .1 hinaman, and Goviid^n, a Ivi •>:. were charged by Arnaselluni Chctty will; va: i>itaiily causing hurt, and Ravena Main Shu »:m Yeerappah Chatty with abetment Uy iust^U'jn of that olTenc-j. Tlw» oh »r^e ;«giiit«>l io.\:id'."» was wiihdnwn,468 words
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Page 8 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous113 1894-10-09 8 The cricket match, S. V. A. v. S. C. C, begins at 430 p.m. this afternoon and will be continued to-morrow afternoon at 2 p. m. There will be a voluntary S. V. A. 8 in. B. L drill at Tanjong Katong on Sunday morning. Launch leaves Johnston's Pier at113 words
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Miscellaneous102 1894-10-09 8 The Acting Resident of Pahang call* for tenders for the Rom pin Timber Farm offers to be made fop one, two, and three years separately from Jan. ist, 1895. The Municipality has within this week been cutting a number of the trees on the sea side of the Maid an,102 words
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Article8236 1894-10-09 9 Thursday, October 4 th, 1894. Present M E the Governor (Sir C. B. Mitchell, k.c u.q.) The Mon the Col. Secretary (W. E. Maxwell c.m.g.) the Attorney-General (W. R. Coilyer the Actg Col. Treasurer (J. K. Birch the Colonial Engineer (Major McCaL lum, r. e., c. m.g.) the8,236 words
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Article1282 1894-10-09 11 I E'en as the heading Topics of the Week Doth now, too oft, portend dead languages. Anon. (J licqntd mgvui homines mestriesi farrago libel ii. The Weekly Topicist, Sir, took the jelabccs of your Seiangor correspondent with much relish, and they took away the taste j1,282 words
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Article104 1894-10-09 11 Colombo pilots reported at) unusual occurrerice on the morning of the ioth Sept According to the Times of Ceylon, about 4 >,) o'clock the sea for tnih^s was one blaze oi phosphorescent light, which gave forth <u> h an illumination that the bright bate from U seemed to extend as104 words
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Article940 1894-10-09 11 Before the Chief Justice on Thursday a somewhat long list of cases was set down for hearing. Re J. M. L. Corndius.— This bankrupt applied for his discharge. The OfficiahAssignee reported that proofs •had been made by eleven creditors for sums amounting to §3,579. From July, 1890, to940 words
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Article480 1894-10-09 11 Cii vMrioxsmr. Or. Hixde v. J. B. Robertson. This match was continued yesterday afternoon in the presence of a number of members. The first round resulted in all even. Details ist Hole. Robertson leading off with a good drive, while Hinde foozled his. and got into the480 words
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Article349 1894-10-09 11 The Straits Junior Football Club. Singapore, ami the Union Football Association, Singapore, are exempted from registration under the Societies Ordinance. H. E. the Governor on his departure, from the Colony on the SUI inst. to visit Selangor was pleased to appoint the Hon'ble W. E. Maxwell, C.SI.C to349 words
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Article55 1894-10-09 11 The Marine Court of Enquiry to Investigate the circumstances of the stranding ot s.s. Altonowcr on the Blenheim Shoal, or! Klang Straits, on the ***** ult., will be held on Thursday. The Court will consist of Mr. W. Egerton, President, Lieut. Clarke, of H.M.S. Swift, Capt. Hunter, late of the55 words
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Article5102 1894-10-09 12 A special meeting o* the Municipal Commissioners was held veslerday afternoon in the Board Rooms, Robinson Road, Mr. Gentle presiding. There were also present the Hon'ble 1 Shelford, Mr. Bell, Acting Inspector General of Police. Mr. W. Nanson, Mr. G. T. Hare, Mr. Tan J.ak Kim, Mr. J.5,102 words
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Article86 1894-10-09 12 The l udependance says that a bnmi 1 Tonkin pirates in Arequier island i* com* mantled by a woman, who does ber share of the fighting. Seven members of tl» gang, including two other women, hav been captured and beheaded by the French Wednesday, the loth inst., being tfee Day86 words
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Article496 1894-10-09 13 The Shibatu AUru (formerly Aioyune) is being converted into an armed cruiser. The next Tanglin Club dance will be held during Race week on Friday, the inst and the following one on Friday, the 30th November. Amongst the passengers leaving by the next French mail steamer496 words
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Article313 1894-10-09 13 A SEI OXl) SISGAPOUK." \t a recent meeting of ihe Balloon Society, Dr. i iailcs Lempiiere gave an address on Samoa P.W, Present, and Future." After dealing very briefly with the first division of his subject, Dr. Letnpriere went on to say that trade was pushing in313 words
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Article545 1894-10-09 13 Another case of piracy was reported on Saturday by Tan Ah Cheow, the only survivor of a party of five who left for Pulau Nongsa in a Singapore twakow, registered number 1,037, on *»e 9th instant, at 5. p.m. Ah Cheow states that he is a planter545 words
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Article711 1894-10-09 13 Championship 1594. Or. Hinde v. 1. 13. Robertson. Dr. Hinde Won by 3 up anj> 1 to Play. This match was continued on Saturday under very favourable circumstances. The weather was as line as one could desire, and the greens in good condition. The interest taken by711 words
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Article756 1894-10-09 13 Copy of a letter issued to-day to the shareholders of the Jelebu Mining and Trading Company.} Singapore, Bth October, 1894. To the Shareholders. Jelebu Mining axi> Trading Company, Limited. Gentlemen, It having been reported to your directors that some shareholders desire further information to enable them to form an756 words
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Article493 1894-10-09 13 (Special to the Chinese Mail.) Shanghai, September 24th,— General Tso Pao Kwei was killed in the battle of the 15th inst. at Ping-yang. General Yeh Chi-chao reached Yechow with his army. Fourteen Russian warships at Vladivostock have prepared ;«gain lor action. l^tcr. The Chinese troops (in493 words
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Page 13 Advertisements
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Advertisement176 1894-10-09 13 ST. ANDREW'S HOUSE SINGAPORE 'T^HIS is a Boarding House for European A and Eurasian Boys only, attending Day Schools of the Colony. It is under the direction of a Committee consisting of the Bishop, the Colonial Chaplain, and five other gentlemen. Applications for admission should be addressed to the Honorary176 words
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Page 13 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous119 1894-10-09 13 Homeward rales are decidedly steady .«t |3ms moment, then.' being only a moderate supply ol tonnage, and cargo offering freely. For London, via Canal, Bag Goods cannot now be booked under 25/-. For Bale Gainbicr 27 '6 is the rate, and 30/- U asked for measurement. For Liverpool, via Cana!,119 words
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Article1521 1894-10-09 14 Opening Ckki.mok^ at Ki:ala Kubl. Rfception or H. E. the Governor. (Hy our Shechl Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 6th, 1894. StlangOf is so persistently marching forward and so frequent ly passing milestones on the path ol process thai something out of the common in the wav1,521 words
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Article1462 1894-10-09 14 T HE NEW PUBLIC OFFICES. Within an hour of the return of the special train from Kuala Kubu, the Governor, accompanied by the Private Secretary, with the Resident, Mr. G. Browne, Secretary to Government, and other officials, were at the foundation of the great Clock lower, which is to form1,462 words
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Article1101 1894-10-09 14 Tennis last evening (j/thult.) gyaj iai.i interesting, although the chief match on the list, Law 1., v. Merchants 1., proved a ver< runaway game. Bradddl and Elliot beat Anderson and Muir in a very easy ityfebv 6 I, 6 2. They played a sound voile1,101 words
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Page 15 Advertisements
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Advertisement368 1894-10-09 15 XJONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. f AID-UP CAPITAL $10,000,000 RESERVE FUND 4,500,000 *£SERVE LIABILITY OF t loo ooooc PROPRIETORS *">><x*>.<x* Court op Director?. Chaikn-ax— C. HOLLIDAY, Esq. Obfuti Chairman— S. MOSES, Esq. K M. Gkav, Ksq. Julius Kkamek, Esq. H. H« rrius, Es<i. Hon. A. McConachik. K H losefm, E^.368 words
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Advertisement461 1894-10-09 15 NOW READY The Singapore and Straits Rough Diary FOR 1 895, Compiled Specially for Local i'sk. Price $1.00. No Business-man, Householder, or Lady should be without a Copy. PUBLISHERS: THE SINGAPORE STRAITS PRINTING OFFICE, 100, Robinson Road, SINGAPORE. Sept. 2f>. 12.10 ivaaaBnHBnaMMaM*MMMMHnanHaHaMiHHHMHHHHMi G. R? Lambert Co., PHOTOGRAPHERS, By Special Appointment461 words
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Advertisement270 1894-10-09 15 RILEY, HARGREAVES CO. IN STOCK. Steam Frame Saws Rack Saw Benches. Rope Feed Plain Saw Benches. Steam and Hand Winches. Oil, Gambier& Cotton Presses Steam Hand Pumps. Steam Launches Vessels, New Second hand. 1 HARGREAVES CO., Town Stokk, 13, Battery Road. Works, Kampong Malacca Shipbuilding Yard ...Kampong Martin April 7.270 words
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Advertisement711 1894-10-09 15 The Singapore Free Press AMD Mercantile Advertiser. Cable Address,— Advertiser, Singapore. Telephone Number. No. 6i. Published at 39, Change Alley, Singapore. TPHE hading English Newspaper in the -*> Straits Settlements Johore the Protected Native States of Perak, Selanjor, Sungei Ujong, Pahang, the Negri sembilan; British North Borneo; Sarawak; Netherlands Indies,711 words
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Article308 1894-10-09 16 Quotation. Capital Paid up Shares Pd. Di*. Hongkong S'hai B*nk. 93 prem. $10,000,000 $i0,000,000 80.000 125^, r id i, ~r,<7t.;»* %2-x /500.000 £400,150 1 9>970a£% National Bank of China f23 ~o m*— o 29.9558 Founders. Nominal /75° L l Bk of China lap. Straits Nominal.308 words
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Page 16 Advertisements
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Advertisement49 1894-10-09 16 ILawson, Lyon Co., SUB-MARINE ENGINEERS. HAVE FOR SALE OR FOR HIRK Improved Diving Helmets. Double-Action Diving Pumps. Red Rubber Diving Dresses. (specially made for hot climates DIVING HOSK. BOOTS AMi GENERAL DINING APPARATUS. For particulars and terms apply to LAWSON, LYON CO., 8, BATTERY ROAD, SINGAPORE. Au£. 13. ni.w.f49 words
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Miscellaneous483 1894-10-09 16 REUTER'S TELEGRAMS. THE CHINA-JAPAN WAR. Lead Contraband. Assaults on British at Pckin. The s. s. Pathan" Released. London, 2nd October, 1894. Japan has declared lead to be a contrahand article of war. Several British subjects have been assaulted at Pekin. Prince Kung Las been appointed President ol the Tsung-li-Yamen, and483 words
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Miscellaneous645 1894-10-09 16 THE CHINA-JAPAN WAR. Britain Negotiates with the Powers. Chinese Retreating Towards Korea Frontier. 2,000 Chinese Deserters Join Japanese. Rebellion in Mongolia. Chinese Abandon Moukden. Japanese Landing at Shantung Doubtful. French Squadron Reinforced. London, Bth October. 1894. It is reported that Britain is parleying with the European Powers as to common645 words
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Miscellaneous908 1894-10-09 16 VESSELS IN PORT. Flags Ton. Captain Arrived From Consignees For. tffbt* Su|lT Brit. g.b. 756 McAipine Sep. 8 Bangkok §T. N. Officer Station. Other Vessels Altonowkr Brit. 1600 Turner Sep. 22 Antwerp Pat. Simons |ap«i. Alice Rigkmers Tier. bq. 1208 I -eye Aug. 21 Cardifl Bthn Mejer l.iverpuol, AiißbiNA Dur.908 words
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Article13024 1894-10-09 1 With H. E. the Governor. (Writ tea for the Singapore Free Press.) Departure from Kuala Kubu. On the 1 2th inst., an early start was made from Kuala Kubu to commence a trip which no previous Governor of the Straits has ever attempted, namely to13,024 words
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Advertisement229 1894-10-09 4 GRAND HOTEL JAVA, BATAVIA. j 'T'HIS first class Hotel, patronised by the Eng- lish Community of Batavia, and situated in the Centre I the most healthy and best residential puarter of the Town, offers a good Table, Wines, and Accommodation to Travellers. A runner attends all steamers, and English is229 words
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Advertisement424 1894-10-09 4 John Little Co., Ltd. ELECTRICAL DEPARTMENT Electric Bells, Electric Telephones, Lightning Conductors. We have secured the services of w^ tlcal fitter and are prepared to Pttimhi for the supplying and fixing of above. ELECTRIC BELLS and accessories <,t all kinds, including Wire, Pushes, Indicators, Batteries, &c. TELEPHONE SETS complete. taining424 words
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