The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly), 24 November 1896
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Title Section18 1896-11-24 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. THIRD SERIES. TUESDAY. NOVEMBER 24th, 1896. No 48718 words
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Article146 1896-11-24 1 Furious Oriving, 324 Charge ol Forgery against a Eurasian, 324 v hargc against a Municipal Employe, 3^8,329 Opera. The I irand Duke, U».3.V British Merchants v. Re^r, 320. Irhc Burials Bill, 328 The Lepers BUI, 328 Opium Ordinance Amendment Bill, 328 The Crimping Ordinance, 328 Shipping News, 323,320,329 The146 words
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Domestic Occurrences.
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Article54 1896-11-24 1 On the ioth instant, at Bexhill," the wife of A. H. RabburNj of a son. On the Bth instant, at Silensing Gold Mines, Ulu Pahang, the wife of Mr. Gborge Laws, Manager, of a daughter. At Villa Emma. Killiney Road, the wife of J. P. Kilgolr of a daughter,54 words
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Article41 1896-11-24 1 At St. Man Bredin's, Canterbury, on the22nd October, by the Revd J. J. Bambridge, Vicar, Crfk MAITLAND, younger son of the late William Henries Maitlar.d, Glasgow, to Pbrsis Mabel, second daughter of the late Henry Horn Harvey, of Woodnesboro. Sandwich.41 words
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Obituary25 1896-11-24 1 On the igth October, very suddenly, William Robert Grky, Major (late 30th Regt.). and for many years Inspector of Prisons, Straits Settlements, aged 09.25 words
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Article, Illustration590 1896-11-24 1 I l-r- i. the Pres* f People right ma ntx.u. i. iwe by nfiuence and unbribed by gain Here patriot [r-.;th her glorious pr«vrp:> iir^v., Pledged tj Religion, Loyalty. ar.d Law. (November 1 8th) The signature of the treaty of peace between Italy and Abyssinia, while it590 words
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Article245 1896-11-24 1 In a few days from now, on the 20th inst.. it will be nece:*sary to nominate per tons to serve as Municipal Commissioners in succession to the three who retire ai tie close of the year, namely Messrs. JOAQUIM (Ward 1), MEYER (Ward 3) and MOSES (Ward245 words
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Article971 1896-11-24 1 (November 1 9th.) It is with a certain degree of wonder that one contempla'es the peculiar "code of honour that would have justified such an incident as that of the recent Brusewitz affair at Carlsruhe, in Germany And yet the War Minister of Prussia, speaking in the971 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement112 1896-11-24 1 pOMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES DE FRANCE. Tklicraphu Address— Lkornk Singapore. Ihe mail ateamers will leave Singapore on or about the undermentioned dates. OUTWARD HOMEWARD 1806. J 896. Sachalica Nov. >N Melbourne Dec. 1. Sydney Dec 15. Ernert Simons Dec. 15. Nata:' Dec. i*f. Salazic Dec _>v. Ir.- Batavia branch s.s.112 words
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Advertisement93 1896-11-24 1 HE UNION HOTEL. NORTH BRIDGE ROAD. A.Wu aid Accomplished String Orchestra, consisting ol fourteen performers, gives a selection ol the fii est music every night, commencM "Admission 50 cents. Nov 7-12 GRAND HOTEL JAVA, BATAVIA. 'pili > first Li i- 5 Hotel, pauonjsed by the ting- l.sh Community oi Batavia,93 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous389 1896-11-24 1 THE WEEK. The mail from Europe arrived by the P. and O. S.S. Rohilla to-day, with London advices to the 30th ult., being followed by the M. M s.s. Saghalien on the 28th inst with the English mail of the 6th inst. This mail leave- by the P. and O.389 words
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Article552 1896-11-24 2 (November 20th UNE ot tl»e inevitable conditions of the rush of European powers tor colonial extension, or rather pegged-out spheres of influence w) erever opportunity onVrs, is thr- multiplication ol points ot contact, each with other powers. It contact meant only contiguity no great harm might552 words
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Article397 1896-11-24 2 (November WHAT is absolutely admirable about j Russia is the through-going way in which, caring for nothing or nobody, she relent lessly drives her interests forward at every available opportunity. As Turkey's extremity is Russia's opportunity, the world may be well assured that the chances in397 words
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Article587 1896-11-24 2 (November 23rd.) In the nature of things it is not to Russia I or to Russian statesmen that one would look for any definite statement of Russian j foreign policy. Russia is not ruled under a popular representative constitution and therefore there exists no parliamentary pressure on587 words
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Article964 1896-11-24 2 Ceremony ov Consecration. 1 esterday, St. Cecilia's Day, was a red letter day in the annals of the Cathedra! of the Good Shepherd, the Right Rev. Mr Fee being consecrated as the second Bishop of Eucarpia and Vicar vpostolic of the Malay Peninsula. Unlike his964 words
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Article1468 1896-11-24 3 At the Police Court to-day a Chinaman was hned §50 for being in possession of illicit chandu, and another $25 for receiving a blanket stolen from the Tan Tock Seng Hospital. A strong draft of the 2nd Rifle Brigade wa^ ordered to be prepared by Colonel1,468 words
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31 1896-11-24 3 Special to the China Mail., Result of t»e Coroner's Inoi/bm. Kobe. Nov. 13, 1896, 2.50 p.m. Mrs. Carew has been arrested. Bail has been allowed.31 words
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Article357 1896-11-24 3 There will be very general regret felt throughout the Straits Settlements at the intelligence of the death of Major William Robert Grey, for many years Inspector of Prisons in this Colony. The date of the event, which took place suddenly, is the 1 51 h October,357 words
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Article300 1896-11-24 3 The Sui Wo, the latest addition to the Indo China Steam Navigation Company's fleet of steamers, arrived this morning from Glasgow in command of Capt. Binns, on her way to China. The Sui Wo (which signifies in English Prop'tious Harmony vvas launched by the London and300 words
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Article120 1896-11-24 3 Lieut. J. H. Lambert, R. M.L.I ts promoted to be Captain. A notice outside the Nagasaki waterworks reads "Fools, diunkards, beggars, or old or young without an attendant should not be permitted." Evidently a select place, that A Christchurch, New Zealand, resident who has obtained a patent for an improved120 words
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Article57 1896-11-24 3 The Colonial steamer Sea Belle was docked this morning at Tanjong Pagar in order to have certain work done to her She will remain in dock for the next two The Ocean Steam Ship Company's steamer Sarpedon arrived this mottling from Japan and Hongkong with coa for Messrs57 words
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Article173 1896-11-24 3 At the Assizes yesterday Ea Peng Chu. a Chinese priest, was sentenced to live year's ligorous imprisonment rlliefl r a dwelling ol two bank drafts foi $1,4 jo and 1 rupees, the property of one Tan X c Seng, a planter from Mauritius Pris mer and Tan Kee173 words
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Article183 1896-11-24 3 This mail brings corroboration of the announcement made by the Singapore Free Press nearly three week> ago that Mr. W. H. Hyndman Jones Resident Magistrate of Jamaica, was selected a< the new Puisne ludge for this Colony. We take this from a home contemporary v Mr. W.183 words
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Article582 1896-11-24 3 The Bombay Gazette teils a cu^ous story of an attempt '.hat Mr. tiankin, the bacteriologist* made recently to conquer Indian superstition and prejudice against sanitary reform. It says that, having studied the observances ot the villag-r^, and ascertained the religious point of view from which582 words
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Article2251 1896-11-24 4 In forwarding to Mr. Chamberlain the annual reports on these States for 1895, Sir C. B. H. Mitchell writes on June 23 last I I am happy to be able to report satisfactory progress in all, even in Pahang, where the death, or capture and banishment,2,251 words
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Article736 1896-11-24 4 H.M.S. Rainbow has sailed for Penang. She will return on the 28th inst. The cable ship Recorder leaves New Harbour at 4 p.m. this afternoon for cable work in the China Sea. The return association football match between the Police team and the men of H.M.S.736 words
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Article82 1896-11-24 4 A Government Defeat. A private letter from Manila states that the Government troops were defeated in the early days of November, near Cavite, in an action with the rebels. Nothing M official transpired but it is known that the rebels fought well, displayed masterly tactics and inflicted82 words
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Article168 1896-11-24 4 With apologies to Gilbert and Sullivan Of all those en passant Who come out this way Of all those, the many, Who come here to stay. A guest we've had lately, Who's pleased us, oh greatly, With airs light [and weighty) That hold us in --way. Oh,168 words
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Article123 1896-11-24 4 An inquiri lias been instituted by the 'reti< i Academy of Science into new method ol ti al ag consumption by the use ol Static dflCtrtcil and antiseptics. The author oi this alleged i ire k Dr. Crotte. who says thai de km been ifefc restore to123 words
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Article184 1896-11-24 4 THE VOLUNT EER LEAGUE. Strong efforts are being node to increase the strength of 'ne Volunteei Le ague ot me British Empire, a body whl N was Formed m ling ii i last August. Tue objec co: s H^antsauon m bring together into Joser ton mevanousa i wideU scattered units184 words
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Article202 1896-11-24 4 !>,- mnnli-e d the Presfcyt* rian l and the friends vi the X 1 s S walk will be sincerely soi •> to he thai minister has Buffered I gn a: I* -r-e. by the death ot bis fail er, new« 1 reached Singapore > .~»-<d.yMr. Walker's loss 1- ill202 words
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Article116 1896-11-24 5 The annual tea meeting of the 11. E. C. wa r held in the upper room of the Town Hall last evening, the ladies of the Church furnishing ample store of good things, which were done justice to by a large number of adherents and friends, including116 words
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Article313 1896-11-24 5 >tr< ■>. *tr .t Vor respondent, j Tne Health Officer's report for Octooer shews a return of 36 births and 75 deaths during the month, the birth-rate being equal to 24 40. and the death-rate eaual to 51.02 per mille \)?r annum, as compared -vith a death-rate 0! 4F313 words
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Article533 1896-11-24 5 AS OT HERS SEE US." Glasgow Herald, Oct. .01 S nee Lord Beaconsneld detected in the Straits Malacca indications of a coming -torm which t€ one else could the several communities Forming the Straits Settlements have had their -'i.tre of colonial vicissitudes. They have also had ore than their shares533 words
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Article187 1896-11-24 5 We have received a copy of a neatly got-up little brochure entitled Singapore Skits," (in prose and verse), purporting to be a Visitor's Views on local and general topics, written by M.F.'\ whose initials will be recognised as those of an occasional contributor to these columns. The index187 words
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Article492 1896-11-24 5 An extraordinary general meeting of the Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China was held on the 21st ult. at the Cannon-street Hotel, Mr. J. Howard Gwyther in the chair. The object of the meeting was to declare an interim diivdend for the half-year ended June492 words
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Article106 1896-11-24 5 The Pinanp Gazette remarks A new order oi the Button genus would >eem to have been recently instituted in Perak. Buttons of three different shapes have been ordered, and are now being Issued with the Star and Crescent and the letters K.P. (meaning Kerjahan Perak106 words
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Article184 1896-11-24 5 The Ceylon Observer is pleased to learn that the efforts ot the School of Agriculture to encourage the cultivation of rhea fibre in Ceylon have met with success. More than a year ago the Superintendent of the School established a piot of rhea from cuttings184 words
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1267 1896-11-24 5 Prompt Action by Lord Salisbury Sis Vat Sen's Release Demanded. Statement by Dr. Cantlie. {Globe, 23rd Oct.) We have received information this afternoon of the fact that depositions reached the Home Office yesterday to the effect that Sun Vat Sen was detained at the Chinese1,267 words
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224 1896-11-24 5 The Sumatra-Singapore Coal Company (Suma-tra-Singapore-Steenkool Compagmej, registered in Holland in accordance with Dutch law, has beer, formed to acquire concessions, granted by the Sultan ot Indragiri and approved by the Netherlands India Government, to work and develop the extensive and valuable coal deposits in a large224 words
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Article212 1896-11-24 5 "THE CORNERING OF CORNWALL. An article in the Singapore Free Press of about two years ago on the effect of low tin prices upon the Cornwall industry was quoted repeatedly at length in the Cornish papers. It emphasised the destructive effect of low-priced Straits tin on the staple Industry of212 words
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Article143 1896-11-24 5 The new Signalling Book is an improvement on the old in many ways. One of the most important changes is in the standard rate> lor signalling now laid down. Colonel Kennedy and Major Rhodes have come to the conclusion that time is saved and greater accuracy secured by143 words
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Article139 1896-11-24 5 The naval correspondent of a London paper writes as follows on a proposal, not a new one, concerning the garrisoning of coaling stations abroad 4 It is believed that the Admiralty and War Office authorities are considering the question of substituting Royal Marine garrisons for the139 words
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Article157 1896-11-24 5 One of our Magistrates. Mr. Woodward, not long ago put on record his opinion of the veracity of native witnesses. He found that their stock of that commodity had always run out precisely when there was a demand for it. An English judge agrees with Mr.157 words
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Article799 1896-11-24 6 Harmston's Circus was performing merrily at Rangoon last week. The proprietress is now known as Mrs. HarmstonLove. Ten million yen is the capital proposed to be raised in Tokyo for the foundation of a Volunteer Elect to be built up hereafter on the lines of the799 words
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Article108 1896-11-24 6 Coffee planting on peaty land in the Larut district does not seem to thrive. One extensive planter is now putting in coconut trees between the coffee plants. The coffee gardens in Teluk Anson are doing very well. One veteran Chinaman has about 30 acres under coffee in108 words
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Article100 1896-11-24 6 The tfdd fever that has been created by the recent discoveries cf the precious metal in parts of the metropolitan district is growing apace, observes ihe Melbourne Leader of September 12. One of its latest, and perhaps most unexpected, manifestation^ has taken place at Hawthorn, near100 words
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Article529 1896-11-24 6 A writer in an evening paper having somehow or other got the notion into his head that a regiment of Sikhs is to be raised for service in the Confederated States of the Malay Peninsula, and that the force in question is to be commanded by529 words
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310 1896-11-24 6 From enquiries made at several stations from Colaba to Grant Road on the B. B. and C. I. Railway it appears that from Wednesday last from 4,000 to 5,000 persons, principally Hindus, have been leaving Bombay daily tor different places in < mjarat. Altogether about 20,000310 words
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Article82 1896-11-24 6 According to recent experiments described in the Medical Record," each pint of air breathed by an adult in a city contains about 15,000 microbes. In some places the number rises to millions. This microbe laden air is taken into the air passages, and when it is thrown82 words
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Article150 1896-11-24 6 The steamer Alboin, which brought a small cargo of Indian coal from Calcutta for the Straits Trading Company, is now taking in some hundreds of tons of Japanese coal as cargo at the Borneo wharf. which is intended for Bangkok. The M.M. steamer Haiphong, which arrived from China150 words
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209 1896-11-24 6 The attack on the entrenchments at Cavite Yiejo and Noveleta, which are defended by ten thousand rebels, commenced on the 9th instant. In the early morning the brigade under General Rios divided into two columns and, supported by the men-of-war, attacked, and after fierce lighting209 words
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Article266 1896-11-24 6 Since the internal trade ot the United States is suffering so severely from the Presidental campaign, it is not surpiising to find, from the current Board of Trade returns, that our exports thither are likewise affected. Under almost every head a heavy decrease is recorded. The266 words
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Article235 1896-11-24 6 The approaching extinction of the African elephant seems a thing t be contemplated. Last year 13,220 tons of Africm ivory came into the mark is of London, Liverpool, and Antwerp, whei cc the civilised world derives its supplies. Of th'S total 11,650 tons represent fresh235 words
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Article788 1896-11-24 6 MUNI CIPAL COMMISSION. (Wednesday, Nov. iS, 1896.J The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Com missioners was held this afternoon. Mr. <ientle presiding. There were a'so present Mr. Sohst Mr Kvans. Hon'b'e T. Shelford. Mr. J Pl« 4WI I The financial statement showed copper account, $too current accounts, 85,684^3 fixed deposits,788 words
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Article21 1896-11-24 6 tJelon Mi Ufa* y i U) h k at- (11 v T teing i i ■ho do I'anj < tj* r i21 words
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Article2040 1896-11-24 7 Skssvtjonxl Inuuest at Yokohama. Ihe inquiry into the circumstances attending the death of the late Mr. VV. R. Carew was resumed in the B^tish Court, Yokohama, by Mr. Hall, on 2nd November. Messrs. Lowder and Walford appeared on behalf ot Mrs. Carew, who sat between2,040 words
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139 1896-11-24 7 On Wednesday, the 21st October, by way of commemorating Trafalgar Day, Rear-Admiral Oxley gave a half holiday to the Squadron under in command at Hakodate. Aregatta, for service boats, took piace m the afternoon, and in the evening H.B M. Consul and Mrs. Bonar, the139 words
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Article322 1896-11-24 7 It may be well to recall at this juncture that in discussing the European position some years ago, in a magazine article, Archibald Forbes predicted that p^ace would be certain until 1896. He pointed out that until Russia made an aggressive movement in earnest there wou'd be322 words
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Article975 1896-11-24 7 Whether it be a good or a bad thing for the nations, there is no room to doubt that the debts of the world are growing steadily. In 1875 it was computed that they stood at £4,750,000,000, as compared with a round £4,200,000,000 two years975 words
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Article56 1896-11-24 7 The Isla de Cuba and the Ula de Luzon, two Spanish cruisers, are expected to pass through Singapore for Manila at the end of the current month. Sukalingam, on the prosecution of Inspector Paglar, w^s fined $3 yesterday, or in default seven day's imprisonment for cruelty to a bullo, k56 words
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Article50 1896-11-24 7 A gentleman who recently arrived here, says the Nagasaki Rising Sun, from Seoul, reports that the latest rumour current there is that a very near relative of Madame Waeber, the wife of the Russian Minister, is soon to be married to the King. A curious story certainly50 words
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Article118 1896-11-24 7 Sir Charles Warren has marked his tenure of the Chatham command by presenting a Warren Challenge Shield for Rifle Shooting, open to teams of six from company units of the army, militia and volunteers within the command. The actual conditions are rather different from those118 words
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Article167 1896-11-24 7 Calcutta, October 24. An entirely unexpected and sensational event occurred at Darjeeling races recently, of which no mention has been made by the press but the accuracy of the facts I guarantee. At the second day's meeting of the Lebong Races at Darjeeling, Captain Ross, a.d.i:. to167 words
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Article107 1896-11-24 7 Three reports have been presented at dillerent times to the National Academy of Medicine, at Bogota, by Dr. Juan dv Bois Canasquilla, relating the results of experiments in treating leprosy by the serum or anti-toxin method. The serum is first obtained from a leprous patient, is purified,107 words
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Article326 1896-11-24 7 HEROIC JAPAN." We have received Irom Messrs. Kelly and Walsh, Ltd., (the publishers) a copy of a very interesting work on the China Japan war entitled Heroic Japan," the result of the collaboration of F. Warrington Eastlake, D.D., and Yamada Voshi-aki, LL.B., Principal of the Chatauquan Association of Japan. The326 words
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Article61 1896-11-24 7 Twenty of the twenty-five cases on tinAssize calendar have been concluded up to date, leaving four cases and a part heard case, which will probably be finished to day, to be disposed of. The next VY.K. boat, the Yaotagucki Marie which leaves Kobe about Dt^c. 2nd, will bring about two61 words
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Article528 1896-11-24 8 The death-rate for the week ended, Nov. 14th, is 4305 per mille, the number of deaths being 168. At the Police Court yesterday before Mr. Blagden P.C. 590 was fined §25 or one month, for negligently allowing a prisoner to escape from custody on the 13th528 words
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Article102 1896-11-24 8 In connection with the Municipal elections which are fixed to take place on December 4 th, the following nominations lave so far been received. For No. i (lanjong Pagar) ward, Mr J. P. Joaquim, 1 ropo.ed by Mr. T. C Bogaardt, seconded > Mr. Lee Cheng Van102 words
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Article92 1896-11-24 8 A very successful Smoking Concert was held last evening in the theatre at Fort Canning, the different branches of the Service combining to make a long and effective programme. The arrangements v,t-re carried out by Col.-Sgt. Major Forbes, Ra Sgt. Bliss, r.a., and Sgt Harrison, A»»C. Several of92 words
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Article2147 1896-11-24 8 Thursday, November 19th, iBq6. Present H. E. the Governor (Sir C. B. Mitchell- g.c.m.g.) The Hon. the Col. Secretary (J. A. Swettenham, C.M.G.) the Attorney-General (W. R. Collyer.) the Col. Treasurer (E. E. Isemonger.) the Auditor-General (H. Trotter.) the Acting Colonial Engineer (Capt. F. J. Anderson, r.e.) T.2,147 words
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Article147 1896-11-24 8 THE COMING CONSECRATION SERVICE. In consequence of the approaching consecration of Bishop Fee, there has been a large influx of visitors of the clergy and laity of the Romish Church from the sister settlements. It is anticipated that the sacred edirice will be crammed to 't» utmost capacity on Sunday147 words
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Article305 1896-11-24 8 {Perak Pioneer, Nov. 14th. The opening of the section of the line to Chumor will, it is rumoured, he performed by the Resident General. Cholera appears to have again broken out at Kuala Kurau. There were two cases rep rted til Wednesday last. It is on the cards305 words
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Article286 1896-11-24 9 The sum to be expended for shipbuilding and navigation encouragement in Japan for the year 1897 will reach two million yen. Capt. Eddie, of the s. S. Neera, reports that on tb* 19th inst., at noon, when rounding a point in the Pontianak river, 'the branch286 words
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Article198 1896-11-24 9 The exportation of arms. &c, to the Netherlands Indies is prohibited for six months from Dec. ist, 1896. Mr. W. H. Firmstone. passed cadet, is appointed District Officer, Bukit Mertajam. A license has been issued to William David Ashdown, Minister of Religion, to solemnize marriages in the Settlement198 words
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Article121 1896-11-24 9 The management of the above Company a> regards the Southern Division of Asia, has lately changed hands. Mr. Malcolm Bean, formerly of this Port, being now in charge with residence in Batavia. The Company should now be enabled to extend their business very largely owing121 words
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Article159 1896-11-24 9 The >teamer No* d having been chartered by the Mitsui Bossan Kaisha to bring Miike coals from Kuchinotzu to Singapore ma\ be i spected to arrive almost about the same tiro** as the steamer Frogner which is due about the j~th instant, or shortly after The steamer VoorwaarU159 words
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Article1605 1896-11-24 9 E'en as the heading Topics of the Week Doth now, too oft, portend dead languages. Anon, Quicquid agunt homines nostriest farrago libelli. Curious the idea some people have of the divinity's partisanship in mundane affairs. The following is an extract from a prayer delivered by a1,605 words
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Article82 1896-11-24 9 In connection with the recent mischief to carriage hoods Dr Galloway and Mr. R. W. Brown, manager of the Chartered Bank, have identified portions of the leather seized by the Police as belonging to them. Before the Court of two Magistrates yesterday one Chew Sin was sentenced to nine months'82 words
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Article123 1896-11-24 9 The steamer Catherine Apcar, which arrived this morning from Calcutta, brought a large quantity of live stock, principally goats and sheep. The Mitsui Bussan Kz's!;a ar^ short'v expecting a consignment ot anes*<« I by the steamer Frogner, which is du<- re about a week hence, as she i-123 words
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Article134 1896-11-24 9 It is believed, on gooi but r.ot official authority, that the Spanish losses in the engagements with the rebels are far more severe than the Manila papers are allowed to report. The accounts in those journals and in the Spanish papers differ in many particulars, but the fact134 words
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Article376 1896-11-24 9 It will be noted, from an advertisement that appears to day. that the public of Singapore will have another opportunity at the end of this month of showing that they prefer good, wholesome, nourishing beef to the stringy meat that usually passes muster here as beef The North376 words
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Article176 1896-11-24 9 Bkitish Merchants v. The Rem of the Club. Played at the Tanglin Club on Tuesday November 17th and won by the former by 499 points. Score British Merchants. Rest. J. G. Mactaggart 757 H. S. Ain-I c ;v* H. V. Vade 738 K. Ock^r G45 A. A. Earle 70.1176 words
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Article1771 1896-11-24 10 (As truthful as most of them.) It was in anticipation of a great pleasur that I ordered my syce, a few days age to turn in at the avenue leading to th< mansion of our noted Singapore exponen of dramatic art Miss Dinah Darcy, wh( had kindly1,771 words
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Article1458 1896-11-24 10 To-day before Mr. Blagden two Malays were charged with the theft of a bullock, in Gaylang Road on the 20th inst., under circumstances which we have already noted. The case was remanded for a week, bail being fixed at .$lOO each. The Siamese prince who is1,458 words
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Article3277 1896-11-24 11 At the Town Hall. Tfre list of Operas produced by the amateurs of Singapore is now assuming a respectable length. To lolanthe." "Trial by Jury.' "The Sorcerer,'' v Contrabar.dista." Mikado" and "The Pirates of Penzance," must now be added Gilbert and Sjilivan's "The Grand Duke, or the3,277 words
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Article1900 1896-11-24 11 Second Performanc e. If any confirmation were needed of the verdict passed on Monday as to the complete success of the Amateur Performance of Gilbert and Sullivan's comic opera "The Grand Duke, or the Statutory Duel," the satisfaction manifested by the iarge audience which attended its second performance last night1,900 words
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159 1896-11-24 12 The chartered trooper Cephalonia (No. 6) with the ist battalion Rifle Brigade on board will arrive at Singapore from Hongkong either on Saturday, the 2-Bth Nov., or early on Sunday, the 29th. The baggage of the Northumberland Fusiliers will be shipped on Sunday, and159 words
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Article199 1896-11-24 12 President's Cum. (Results of Ist Round.) Napier beat Graham 3 up and 2 to play. He wan beat Pearce w.o. Somerville beat O'Sullivan 1 up. J. G. Mactaggart beat Southam 3 up and 2. Elcum beat Daunt w.o. Drysdale beat Dowley w.o. Evans beat Morrison w.o. Jones199 words
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Advertisement328 1896-11-24 12 Raffles Hotel. PATRONIZED by Royalty, Nobility and Distinguished Personages, including H. R. H. Prince Damrong. H. R. H. Prince Se-asti His Grace The Duke of Newcastle. The Right Hon'ble The Earl of Dysart. Lord and Lady Braye. Lord Dormer. Lord Cecil. Lord Valletort. Major General Sir Henry Coilett, X C.B.328 words
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Advertisement448 1896-11-24 12 COLDS, COUGHS, INFLUENZA, SORE THROAT Ayer's Cherry Pectoral fit Will relieve the most <iis- I tressing cough, soathe 4^f^ im tne inflamed membraii< HL^J loosen^ the phlegm, ai S39j induce refreshing s ]e^ TSf F° T tne cure of Croup, H Whooping* Cough, Sat* Kg Throat, and all the pulH448 words
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Article2771 1896-11-24 13 PARTANT POUR LA PATRIE." Written lor the Singapore Free Press.) XIII. American Atmosphere of Honolulu. —Environment.— Mexican Influences. Kanakas: Physical Characteristics wr> Dress Great Missionary Success A Puritan Tyranny. A Lay •View The Late Revolution. Annexation or Independence? More about the resfdents in honolulu. future of the Natives. Climate. Departure2,771 words
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Article34 1896-11-24 13 Played on Friday and Saturday and won Hon'ble A. J. Leach c a: J. I. H. Orman b Ivoelie 9 Not out 40 F. H. Gram b Davis 11 c Koelle b Benja--7134 words
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Advertisement153 1896-11-24 13 NUbtL o Explosives Co., Ltd. 1 MAXtTACITREKS OF DYNAMITE GELIGNITE GELATINE DYNAMITE BLASTING GELATINE r** ICrnW DETONATORS. All kinds of SAFETY FUZE ELECTRIC BLASTING The above Explosives, being al) manufactured in Great Britain, are made to pass the high >tandard ol purity and safety tests impose i by the British153 words
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Article496 1896-11-24 14 The first heats of the Pair-oar Races of the S. R. C. took place last evening (16th.) The course was from opposite Fort Palmer to Johnston's Pier, about three quarters of a mile, and against the tide. The water was fairly smooth, and there was a light496 words
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Article153 1896-11-24 14 Another heat in the Sculling Races, the semi-final between A. Robertson and Rodesse, vvas rowed last night. Rodesse received 8 sec, but vvas overhauled by Robertson at DAlmeida's Pier. Here, however, he lost way by getting out of the course, and Rodesse won by half a length. The final is153 words
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1915 1896-11-24 14 The Grounds for Mrs. Carew's Arrest. The adjourned inquest on the body of Mr. W. H. R. Carew, of Yokohama, formerly of the Straits Settlements, ended in an open verdict. Subsequently Mrs. Carew was arrested. The following is a portion of the evidence Mrs.1,915 words
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Article235 1896-11-24 14 Last night a German named Hans Eocke, who has been living at the Adelphi Hotel, committed suicide by shooting himself with a revolver. The deceased, who arrived from German New Guinea by the N. I). L. SS. Stettin on the 9th inst had intended, it is235 words
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Article107 1896-11-24 14 M M %NAg£MK Hstablshed 1894 UmDBK K\(il,lSM Mw^KMfcM AM) Kllks. r^uSl ILI) t% M.„ HOW X H ud nss SOWTER. with an efficient < erii Healed lafl The object ol <be nlum.i is to piovioe Mich <n education, in the Kasi >«i obviate <"• ivcc-miv107 words
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Article329 1896-11-24 14 Brownie writes in the China Maii That the very moderate score of (jit>, maa> b the Hongkong team of Riflemen, under the ad verse circumstances mentioned at the time sufficient to win the Interport Match betfree Shanghai, Hongkong aud Singapore? That it is fair to say329 words
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702 1896-11-24 14 The attack upon the rebel positions in tvttl commenced on the Bth or oth November, ih Comereio of the ioth, the latest date received, refers to the affair briefly and guardedl) as follows "A note has been communicated b) the Headquarters to the Press on702 words
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Page 14 Advertisements
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Advertisement36 1896-11-24 14 FRENCH HAIR DRESSING SALOON, MAISON PAUL CO. ANNOI-NCK that there have arrived by the •WU ARMS 1 6 who arc- specially skilled in uiAe, ..„d gentlemen's hair-dressb». MAISON PAUL ha, now four European hairNov. 3. 3-1236 words
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Article542 1896-11-24 15 t Via Ceylon. j London, November 7th. An officer formerly in •he Austrian service has been arrested at Suakim, d.s^uised as a Deivish, and attempting to make vis way to the Soudan. He will be court-mar-tialled. Details, however, have not yet keen received. In a speech at Edinburgh, Lord542 words
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Article931 1896-11-24 15 1., ndon, >ct. 2 5. The Severn-End nan -ion of Kdmund Anthony Harley Lechmere, Bart., ated al Upton-on- Severn, Worceslei shire, has r. binned dow 11, loss i>l propert) has beer ve*y great, a ,rg< number ol valuable pictures other heir- ms ol great antiquity and interest having been .j.931 words
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Article390 1896-11-24 15 I r ia Rangoon.) Dr. Sun wen, who was released from the Chinese Embassy, avows openly that he was concerned in the conspracy at Canton with extensive ramifications to overthrow the dynasty. Dr. S mven, in thanking 1 the Press and Government, says their sympathy encourages him to pursue with390 words
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Advertisement137 1896-11-24 15 tiS I ABLISHED 1814 JOHN HADDON d bo Wholesale and Jfe-xport Stationers Colonial and Indian Merchants. Bouvcne Stree Fleet Street. London, E C. )it Househaving been established Sever.t /-fit c Vea-'S, in the City, we nave an extensive cnowledge of .he Markets, ..nd a. i-r,^e eenncction wiia <ii/ Maiitacrurers and137 words
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Advertisement395 1896-11-24 15 McALISTER Co. BREECH LOADING DOUBLEBARREL GUNS. ISAAC HOLLIS SONS. L BIRMINGHAM. From $30.00 to $85.00 each. Solid Brown Leather £18.00 each Mailbag Canvas §8 00 Gun Covers Waterproof Check pattern §2.00 each Gun Implements American Buggies SECHLER CART, complete, with hood, lamp sockets and step for syce, leather trimmed panel395 words
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Advertisement515 1896-11-24 15 The Singapore Free Press AND Mercantile Advertiser. Cable Address,— Advertiser, Singapore* Telephone Number. No. 61. Published at 39, Change Alley, Singapore. THE leading English Newspaper in the Straits Settlements Johore, the Protected Native States of Perak, Selan gor, Sungei Ujong, Pahang, the Negri Sembilan; British North Borneo; Sarawak Netherlands Indies,515 words
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Article29 1896-11-24 16 A treaty of peace has been signed between Italy and Abyssinia. The Italian prisoners are to be released. Italy recognises the complete independence of Ethiopia.29 words
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Article66 1896-11-24 16 An Armed Expedition. The Niger Company are preparing a large military expedition. Thirty-five military officers have been engaged. London, November i]th. icSq6. Italy, Abyssinia and the Dual Alliance. It is considered as undoubted that the conclusion ot the treaty between Italy and Abyssinia is d&e to Russian and66 words
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Article20 1896-11-24 16 Mr. John New ell Jordan, oi the British Legation, Peking, has been gazetted Consul General at Seoul.20 words
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Article58 1896-11-24 16 A Statement in the Reichstag. In a debate in the Reichstag on duelling in the Army, the Prussian Minister of War, General Bronsart yon Schellendorff, amidst protests, strongly defended the practice of duelling. He said the honour of officers demanded the right of self-defence, notably against58 words
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Article40 1896-11-24 16 The Temps declares that France has taker, measures to safeguard forthwith French rights in the Dahomey hinterland and on the Niger in the event ol the Niger Company attempting to occupy Bajibo. London, November 20th, 1806.40 words
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Article39 1896-11-24 16 Russia adheres resolutely to the Treaty clauses concerning the Black Sea. which pre\ent the egress of Russian warships but equally prevent the ingress of foreign v*ai>hips, thereby protecting the Russian fleet. London, November 21st, 1806.39 words
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Article54 1896-11-24 16 In a debate upon the foreign estimates. M. Hanotaux was asked to define the relations that exist between France and Russia. He declared that it was inexpedient to supplement the precise statements that had beer, made by the Tsar and M. Faure regarding the entente, the existence54 words
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Article38 1896-11-24 16 Referring to Egypt M. Hanotaux stated tliat France abandoned none of her claims that France was not now alone but that she had a friendly nation to support her. London, November 2 3 rd, 1806.38 words
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Article76 1896-11-24 16 (Corrected up to November 23.) On London. Bank 4 m/s 2/1-13/16 demand 2/1 J Private creds 3 m/s 2/2 documents 3 m/s 2/2-1/16 credit 6 m/s. 2/2-3/16 Bank demand i6<> Bank demand p re m On Yokohama Bank demand prem ON JAVA. I Bank demand .m 128.4 Private 3076 words
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Article97 1896-11-24 16 (November 23. l m Gambler t JMb\&^ do. Cube No. 1 mTT. Pepper, Klack (ordinary S'porej 10.90 do. White. (Fair L/W=s% iB6O Nutmegs 150s to the lb.) 91. Mace (Banda) jjt 06. Cloves (Amboina) ../SHE. 17.50 Liberian Coffee ff *a. Tapioca, -mall p^ari (Farr quality j 3.60 do. do97 words
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Article280 1896-11-24 16 Quotation. Capita. Paid up Shar«9 Honkj-corv^ v S'n^ k 190 prcm. f 10.000 000 $1 0.000.0. >o *o.i»oo v- 4 n ifmifi^rs. $115 Sehers. 7*.. Bk. or China ]a* an Ltd. $2)- Nominal. t w.^oo i-yi, ..-7- Deferred j^2 i,x'. Tanj or.^ Pagar Dock. $326280 words
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Page 16 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous254 1896-11-24 16 Passengers Arnven. Nov. 17.— Per Japan. Miss Zeifman, Miss Lanaig, Mr. Rab, Mr. Burke. Per Chow Phya Mr. and Miss Boswell Nov. 18— Per Sri Hong Ann R ev Damais, Key. Gazean, Rev. Pancillon. Per Oceana Mr. Schuur, Mrs. Schuur, Mr. Bucknol/, Mr. Neidhardt, Mr. Galland, Mr. Johns. m£*\d Ca254 words
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Miscellaneous683 1896-11-24 16 Passengers by the Mail. Nov. 17. Per Yarra: from Marseilles.— Mr. W. Fox, Mrs. Fox. Mr. Bonnefond, Mr. and Mrs. Enthoven, Mr. and Mrs. Waylen, Mr. E. Roodhuyzen, Mr. Gonhold Missbaum, Mr. L. Backer Mr. E. Van Linge, Mr. H. Vogel, Mr. M. Suhl, Fathers Tardival and Burghcffer, Mr. Henry683 words
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Miscellaneous1173 1896-11-24 16 Men-of-VVa; i^sATon Captain Arrived From r Isla de Cuba Span. cru. l Eo46Chaoon Nov. 23 Cadi/ Manila Adam W. Spies Ame. bq., 1 117 Meyers Nov. 9 Sourabaya Boustead New Yo- k f> Airidi Brit. 2354 Golding Nov. 14 Moji Pat. Simons Banjermassin Brit. 261 Reese Nov. 2^ Penang Mansfield1,173 words
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