The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly), 9 February 1897
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Title Section18 1897-02-09 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. THIRD SERIES. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9th, 1897- No 49S18 words
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Article220 1897-02-09 1 Leading Articles. A of Mail Su'o^.die-. Si The Hongkong Po-tal Department. 81 The Queen's Commemoration. 81 The Army Estimates, Court News. The Selangor Visitors, 84 IS.CC (2nd XI.) v. S.R.C 87 S.C.C. (2nd XI. J v. St. Joseph's CC. 87 S. C C 2nd XIJ v. Sgts. Rifle Brigade,220 words
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Article95 1897-02-09 1 I'm 133-50 Gambier 6.Si» io. Tube No. 1 10.40 Pep 1. Black (ordinary Spore) 13.51 > do. White, (Fair L/W=s%) 18.60 Nutmegs nos to the lb.) 63. Mace t'Banda)... 75Cloves (Atnboina) 17«5° Libcrian Coffee 32--1 ap;oca, small pearl (Fair quality) 3.25 do. do flake (do. do.) 3.55 do. medium95 words
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Domestic Occurences.
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Article27 1897-02-09 1 At Dera Ismail Khan, Punjab, on the Qth inst., the wife of Capt. C. C. Re id, 4th Sikhs, late Adjutant Perak Sikhs, of a daughter.27 words
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Article25 1897-02-09 1 At St. Andrew's Cathedral, on the 3rd instant, by the Yen. rchdeacon Perham, Robert Cumming Hendrie, to Elizabeth, daughter of the late John Robson.25 words
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Article26 1897-02-09 1 At Dera Ismail Khan, Punjab, on the 9th inst., Hunter Macdonald, wife of Capt. C. C. Reid. 4th Sikhs, late Adjutant Perak Sikhs. Aged 19.26 words
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Article388 1897-02-09 1 The next mail from Europe is expected to arrive by the M. M. S.S. Melbourne tomorrow, which brings London advices to the 15th ult., being followed by the P. O. S.S. Kaisar-ihind on the 15th inst., with the English mails of the 22nd ult. This mail leaves by388 words
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Article67 1897-02-09 1 3, ORCHARD ROAD, (Opposite Lambert's Livery Stables.) Portraits, Groups, and Landscapes of the very highest quality, on the latest and most improved i papers. Views and Types ot Sing\pore, PORTRAITS. Cabinets per doz. $8. r C D V 4 .j Pro °fesi. A trial of our work is67 words
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Article, Illustration487 1897-02-09 1 asdfasdf llVrr -;i:ii! the Prr-- thir People's Slight maintain. Uua\ve<j by influence and unbnbed by gam; Here patnot Truth her glorious precepts draw, Pledged to Relicion. Loyalty. and Law. Wf. would direct the attention of the Chamber of Commerce and the Unofficial Members of Council487 words
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Article449 1897-02-09 1 (Feb. 4th.) It is, we daresay, a mere coincidence but it is curious to see that at a time when the Hongkong Government is being asked for $100,000 for mail subsidy, presumably towards the cost of the Hongkong- Shanghai section, arrangements are about to be made449 words
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Article1299 1897-02-09 1 (Feb. sth.) The General Committee appointed to consider the celebration of Her Majesty's 6oth Year met yesterday afternoon in the Council Chamber, but as no indication has yet been received of H. E. the Governor's attitude with regard to the suggestions made by the Municipal Commissioners at1,299 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement81 1897-02-09 1 W. DALLAN f-JAS received by the s.s. Clitus, a large as- j -.jrtment of Gentleman's Saddles, Bridles < trill large ring bits. etc. The above are all made 0 ord* and aie there ore of superior quality. X tk's Road, Orchard Road, Tanglin. Do j i ABRAMS' Horse Repository 8681 words
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Advertisement21 1897-02-09 1 POSADA WINE COMPANY Wine, Spirit, Cigar Tobacco Merchutit Wholesale and Retail 4, battery K>ad, Singapore. Union Street, Penang Aug 20. 20.8.9721 words
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Article702 1897-02-09 2 ADSFASDF The steadily increasing demands made on the British army by the nature of the Imperial work it has to do, the constantly growing difficulty of working the relief system, and the continuous depletion of home battalions to supply drafts for the linked battalions abroad have made702 words
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Article472 1897-02-09 2 Mr. G. T. Hare, late Protector of Chinese in Singapore, left by the Sappho on Saturday to take up his duties as Chinese Secretary to the Federated Malay States. There were a large number of Chinese gentlemen down at Johnston's Pier, dressed in their472 words
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Article1036 1897-02-09 2 (Via Ceylon.) London, January 25. The Indian Famine Fund has reached £140,000, which includes £1,050 each from the Mysore Mining Company and Champion Reef Company. The Stock Exchange so far has subscribed £i5J5°, the Cotton Spinners Association £2,000. Lord Iveagh, the Bombay Baroda Railway Company and the Great India1,036 words
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Article757 1897-02-09 3 Major B. St. J. Barter, 2nd Lincolnshire Regt., has graduated at the Staff College. Among recent Consular changes is the appointment of Mr. G. J. Litton (late ot the Straits Civil Service) to Chung-King. The Spanish transport Colon, from Manila, homeward bound, passed through the port757 words
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Article483 1897-02-09 3 The numerous Straits and Hongkong friends of Major McCallum will be both interested and pleased to hear that in addition to the good fortune that has befallen him in getting a place on the ladder of Colonial Governorships, he is shortly to be married to Miss Creighton,483 words
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Article377 1897-02-09 3 By special telegram to-day we receive the news that Mrs. Edith May Hallowell Carew has been found guilty of murdering her husband, W. H. R. Carew, at Yokohama on October 22nd. Mr. Carew was formerly in the Straits Government Service, acting as Sheriff of Singapore at one377 words
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Article828 1897-02-09 3 The Committee for the celebration in Singapore of the Diamond Jubilee," as it said in the English Papers H.R.H. the Prince of Wales has proposed to call the occasion, is to be held in the Council Chamber to-morrow. It may be well to recall very briefly how828 words
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Article443 1897-02-09 3 Farewell Address. On Monday afternoon the Assistant Auditor-General and the Clerical Staff of the Audit Office presented the following address to their retiring Chief Singapore, ist February, iB>y/ To the Hon'ble H. Trotter, Auditor-General, Straits Settlements. Dear Sir, On the eve of your d -parture from443 words
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Article648 1897-02-09 3 Mr. Hankin, the Indian Government analyst at Agra, relates in the British Medical journal two small epidemics which convey useful lessons. In one case nine diners cut of thirteen were attacked by cholera or diarrhuei. rhe cooking water and the drinking water were each passed through Pasteur648 words
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Article146 1897-02-09 4 The Selangor cricket team arrived somewhat earlier yesterday than was anticipated, the Selangor yacht Esmeralda, from Klang, coming in shortly before two o'clock, nearly two hours before she was expected. On landing the team were met by Mr. J. J. H. Orman and other members of146 words
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Article3366 1897-02-09 4 The bell lor play rning at noon sharp, and Singapore, who had lost the loss, took the field. The day was bright and hot, a fairly cool breeze blowing, and the pitch seemed in excellent order. C. Glassford and M. Whitley were the first Selangor representatives to appear,3,366 words
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Article2283 1897-02-09 5 (Pall Mall Gazette.) After the conquest of the Zhob Valley there ,vere left a large number of men who did not acquiesce in the annexation of their country. These took to themselves bands of malcontents and scoured the land, inflicting death and destruction on all who quietly accepted the2,283 words
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Article581 1897-02-09 5 1 he following appointments have been made at the Admiralty Chief Engineer J. A Murray, to the Iplugenia, to date Jan. 19 Asst. Engineers H. Williams and J. Thomson, to the Iphigenia, to date Jan. 19. Lieutenants H. B. Gellibrand, to the Redpole V 1.. Howring, to581 words
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764 1897-02-09 5 It has for some time been apparent that the docking accommodation available for the use of the ships of Her Majesty's squadron in the Far East that is, docking facilities on which they could rely in case of hostilities was not sufficient to meet764 words
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Article722 1897-02-09 5 It is rumoured in Selangor that in the event of Dr. Wheeler not returning to Perak Dr. Braddon, of Sungei Ujong, will succeed him. With the arrival of the U. S. cruiser Olympia at Hongkong there are now five admirals in that harbour two British, a722 words
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Article227 1897-02-09 6 Allahabad January 21.— During his tour Sir Anthony Macdonnell has observed that many persons have been received into poorhouses and relieved as dependents on works who should, more properly, so long as they are unable to work, be relieved al their option at home, fresh instructions 'nave227 words
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Article664 1897-02-09 6 I Vellington I 'eekly Mews During the week the excitement in Somerset and Cornwall has been intensified by the receipt of fresh advices respecting the alleged poisoning of Mr. Carew, of Cornwall, by his wife, formerly Miss Edith May Porch, of Somerset. The accused lady was664 words
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Article548 1897-02-09 6 Speaking of the economic crisis which threatens England, Le Petit Journal recently observed that the crisis is not only imminent but has already set in, as there are numerous proofs to show. Formerly "Old England" was symbolically represented as issuing forth to the conquest of the world,548 words
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36 1897-02-09 6 TERRIFIC EARTHOUAKE IN THE PERSIAN GULF. 2,500 People Engulfed. Calcutta, 22nd Jan. The Advocate of India, Bombay, publishes a telegram reporting a severe earthquake in the Persian Gulf, through which about two-and-a-half thousand people were killed.36 words
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Article267 1897-02-09 6 KEY. VV. C.VER INGHAM AND MISS Pk*RCE. The marriage of the Rev. W. Everingham, of Church-house, Salisbury, the well-known diocesan missioner, and Miss Isabel Pearce, daughter of the late Mr. E. Pearce, banker, of Somerleigh, Dorchester, and sister of Sir Robert Edgcumbe, High Sheriff of Cornwall, was solemnised at267 words
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Article169 1897-02-09 6 Singapore v. Selangor. This match came off yesterday afternoon. The weather and ground were all that could be desired. Dr. Fowlie played against John Glassford, beating him by 9 up in the two rounds. The Doctor played a fine game Glassford was a bit off in his approaching and169 words
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Article412 1897-02-09 6 ARRIVAL OF THE VENETIA." The steam yacht Venetia came in this morning, via Penang, flying the flag of the Royal Yacht Squadron. She left Cowes on the 19th November last, and made Gibraltar in ninety-one hours. Thence she proceeded to Malta and Brindisi, afterwards cruising round the Grecian Islands. She412 words
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107 1897-02-09 6 Japanese papers state that it will cost a million yen to bury the late Empress Dowager. The Minister for the Japanese Navy telegraphed instructions to the Commander of the Kure Port Admiralty to cease drilling exercises to prohibit all the men from going out107 words
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125 1897-02-09 6 A COLONIAL SECRETARY' S NARROW ESCAPE. Says the Hongkong Telegraph The Hon'ble Stewart Lockhart (Colonial Secretary) had a narrow escape from serious injury if not from death last night at St. George's ball. He was sitting with Mr. Sassoon and a friend in one of the alcoves of the library,125 words
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Article140 1897-02-09 6 The King of Siam, on November nth, entered upon the twenty-ninth year of his reign, which is like Queen Victoria's, the longest of the dynasty and with one exception, that of Phra Rahman Tibodee 11., who reigned forty years, the longest of an) ruler in140 words
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Article705 1897-02-09 6 Bombay. Jan. 19. There were 123 cases and 116 deaths for the two days ending yesterday morning from the plague. The total cases arc 3,763 and deaths 2,654. A special fund has been started for the relief 0; the sufferers by the plague. Over 1,100 shop705 words
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Article42 1897-02-09 6 The steamer Lightning which arrive-/ trom Calcutta this morning brough.t a large number ol goats, cows, calves and buffaloes The steamer Mazagon arrived from Moii on tin* 2nd instant with a cargo of colli for the P and 0 Company42 words
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Article439 1897-02-09 7 The Execution of« Dr. Rizal. Manila, Dec. 30th. I have only time before the mail leaves to supplement yesterday's letter by the lews that Don Jose Rizal paid the penalty of his treason this morning. He was shot at 7 o'clock in the presence of439 words
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Article111 1897-02-09 7 Rules have now been made by the Ju- i licial Commissioner for regulating the admission of advocates and solicitors to practice in the Court of the Judicial Commissioner. The following may be admitted without examination, if the Judicial Commissioner is satisfied as to their good character:111 words
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389 1897-02-09 7 We understand that the long-contemplated e\ension of the naval establishment in Hongkong las bten very fully reported upon by the Naval Authorities here, and that detailed report and plans are al the present moment under consideration by the Admiralty in London. The details >f the389 words
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972 1897-02-09 7 Full Details of the Catastrophe. Bombay, Jan. 19. Late yesterday afternoon a telegram was received stating that the Royal Indian Marine steamer Warren Hastings had gone ashore on the south-east corner of Reunion and was totally lost. The vessel, which is the latest addition972 words
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168 1897-02-09 7 Mrs. Andersen, wife of Capt. Andersen of the Imperial Chinese Customs, has received an Imperial honorific tablet from the Emperor of China in recognition of her philanthropy in organising a Chinese Red Cross Society in aid of the wounded during the late war. The168 words
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Article606 1897-02-09 7 S. C. C. 2nd XL v. S. R. C. Played on Tuesday and won by S. R. C. on ist Innings. S. C. C. 2nd XL J. Robertson b Jansz i c and b Falls i VV. H. Marsh c Baumgarten b jansz 3 c Jansz b Finck 12606 words
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Article913 1897-02-09 7 The trial by court-martial of Commander John G. Heugh, of the Galatea, coastguard ship at Hull, was concluded at Chatham on Jan. i. The charge against the accused was that of drinking intoxicating liquors to such an excess as to produce illness, whereby he was incapacitated913 words
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Article525 1897-02-09 8 Mr. Kenny has arrived from Penang, and is now attached to the Public Works Department in connection with the survey of the proposed railway line from Singapore to Kranjie. Rear Admiral de Beaumont, late Com-mander-in-Chiet of the French squadron in the Far East, is a passenger525 words
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Article196 1897-02-09 8 X record run (says the Toronto Globe) was recently made by a Canadian P, cific mail train from the West in order to catch the* steamer at Montreal. The train had the China mail which had to reach London on a certain date under a penalty196 words
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Article100 1897-02-09 8 We (Times of Ceylon) offer our congratulations to Major McCallum on his appointment as Governor of Lagos, where, in the present disturbed state of the neighbouring territories of the Niger Company, he will have abundant opportunities for distinguishing himself, and of utilizing that experience of100 words
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Article1292 1897-02-09 8 yutcguta agunt homines nostri est farrago itoeui, Juvenal. The Topicist is growing uneasy about France. Uneasy, on account of the French people, for whom with all their faults the Topicist has a very sincere affection and admiration. While France continues to entrust her affairs and her1,292 words
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Article397 1897-02-09 8 The trial of Mrs. Edith May Hallowel! Carcvv on the charge of murdering her husband was resumed at Yokohama on Monday, the iSth January. The accused, the 'Japan Mail says, was looking much brighter than on Friday, the two complete days rest having been of undoubted benefit,397 words
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Article343 1897-02-09 8 A Suggestion. To thi Editor g IRf in a few days more there will doubtless, be many proposals brought forward to get up a lasting memento in this Colony of the glorious sixtieth reign of our beloved Queen which it is intended tc celebrate with eclat in June next.343 words
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Article550 1897-02-09 8 (With Apologies to Rldyard Kipling.) As 1 was a-btrollin' roun' Collyer Key— by the or fices mercantile, I seed a man in a karki soot of a semi -Reg 'la? style, 'E eld 'imself up like a sojer-man, an' 1 se; to 'im Oo are you550 words
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Article3120 1897-02-09 9 PARTANT POUR LA PATRIE." ior me Singapore rree rrzss.) XXIV. American Life and Character. Hotels Scenes in and around the Hall. Chivalry towards Women. Mean Revenge of the Fair. Education. Its Poor Results, and Why. The Heir of Europe His Probable Future. Good Advice to Him. An A m i3,120 words
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Article100 1897-02-09 9 Results 01 ist Day's Races At Batu Gajah. (By Tele -ram. j Bati Gajah Plxte, handicap for Galloways 1. Lassie; 2. Silly Girl 3 Fair Rosamond. Scurry Stakes, for Subscription Griffins 1. Popgun 2. Winnie 3. Grace Lynn. Perak Derby Stakes. 1. Lakestone 2. Tomboy 3. Kingston.100 words
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Article197 1897-02-09 9 The German ship Rig el was towed from the roads to the Borneo wharf this morning, where she will discharge, tor Messrs. Paterson Simons Co her cargo of about 3,000 tons Welsh coal. The Italian barque Spcmc. which arrived from Swansea on the 2nd instant with a cargo197 words
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Article1216 1897-02-09 10 A meeting of the General Committee to consider the celebration of the completion of Her Majesty's sixtieth year was held yesterday afternoon in the Council Chamber the Hon'ble J. A. Swettenham, Deputy Governor, presiding. There were also present Hon'ble W. J. Napier, Mr. A. Gentle, Mr.1,216 words
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Article388 1897-02-09 10 The following are the Competitors and Handicaps for the Spring Tournament commencing on Wednesday, iothinst. Championship. Mrs. Salzmann, Mrs. Adams, Mrs. Waddell, Mrs. Freer and Mrs. Dare the winner to play Mrs. Murray, the present Champion. Single Handicap, Mrs. Waddell. owe 5. Mrs. Salzmann, owe 3.388 words
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Article752 1897-02-09 10 We regret to hear that the Hon. Martin Lister, who arrived by the s. s. Malacca, this morning, and is about to proceed home, is but in poor health. An eleven from the Pique play the cricketers of the yacht Venetia to-day. The Venetia leaves for752 words
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Article174 1897-02-09 10 The export of arms, ammunition, &c, to Burma is prohibited for five years from Feb. ist, 1897. Rules made under the Petroleum Ordinance are published. Mr. J. K. Birch has been appointed Acting Colonial Treasurer and Collector of Stamp Duties. Mr. H. T. Haughton is appointed to act174 words
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Article915 1897-02-09 10 Latest reports of the trial of Mrs. Carew, which, as our readers know, has resulted in a conviction, contain the diary of the accused, which bears out the assertions made about the v woman in black." It reads "October i"th Saturday, Got up at 5, to find915 words
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Article1034 1897-02-09 11 Athletic Sports. The Chinese Recreation Club on Saturday held their annual athletic sports on Hong Lim Green, the races proving very successful, the various entries being well filled and well contested. This makes the fifth year on which the sports have been held, and with every succeeding1,034 words
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Article143 1897-02-09 11 The half-yearly general meeting of the members of the Marine Club was held in the Club-rooms on Friday night, when about 30 members were present. Mr. J. H. Drysdale, Hon. Secretary, submitted the audited accounts and Committee's I report for the half-year ended December, 1896, which showed143 words
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Article115 1897-02-09 11 S.C.C. v. H.M.S. *Piuie." This match, which was postponed on Thursday night owing to the rain, took place on Friday last and resulted in a win tor the Club by two goals to love. These points were both scored in the first half, Farrer running the ball up115 words
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Article195 1897-02-09 11 February Monthly Medal. J. Ronald 4<> 49 *4 81 J.B.Robertson 41 42 +2= 85 A. A. Earle 5° 47 *2= 85 J. C. D.Jones 48 46 8-86 Dr. Fowlie 42 43 2= 87 W. H. Firmston 53 52 18= 87 J. Adamson 46 43 scr. =89 T.195 words
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Article253 1897-02-09 11 {Malay Mail.) It is said that Mr. Keyser will relieve Mr. Douglas at Klang. We feel sure that Mr. Keyser will be a popular D. O. in Selangor. Mr. Charlton Maxwell, whilst riding Mr. Dal--1 rymple's spirited grey horse, got a nasty fall j yesterday and dislocated his253 words
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1489 1897-02-09 11 (BY A FRIEND Ol THE YOUNG TURKISH PARTY.) Every few days political arrests are now announced from Constantinople. At the same time, and this is a fact of great significance but too little known here there are a number of remarkable cases of the escape1,489 words
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Article735 1897-02-09 11 S. C. C. (2nd XL) v. Sergts Rifle Brigade. Played at Tanglin on Saturday on matting. For the S. C. C. Dennys took <S wickets for 56 and Benjafield 10 for 81 runs. Sergt. Burton batted well for the FAREWELL DINNER TO THE HON. A. M. SKINNER. C. M.735 words
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Article1637 1897-02-09 12 Via Ceylon.) London, January 15th.— The Daily News states that the punitive expedition against Benin will be composed of five hundred men from the British war-ships on the West Coast of Africa station, besides three hundred Houssas. Colonel Bruce Hamilton will command the force, but no advance will be1,637 words
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Article310 1897-02-09 12 The steamer Darwin arrived from Port Darwin on the 4th instant and landed at the corrall, New Harbour, over one hundred and fifty head of Australian horned cattle, after which she went alongside the Tanjong Pagar Dock Company's wharves to load for Port Darwin. The steamer Zweena arrived310 words
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Article87 1897-02-09 12 (CORRECTED UP TO February 8.) On London. Bank 4 m/s 2/1-11/16 demand 2/1 -9/16 Private credits 3 m/s 2/1 documents 3 m/s 2/1-15/16 credit 6 m/s 2/2 Bank demand 16 ii On Hongkong. j Bank demand 1% di 5 j On Yokohama. Bank demand 1 eg prem On Java.87 words
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Page 12 Advertisements
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Advertisement387 1897-02-09 12 Kelly Walsh, Ltd. GHOSTLY TALES, by Countess of Munster l -35 WITHOUT PREJUDICE, by I. Zangwill Si-35 ARDATH, by Marie Corelli $1.35 THE LOWER LIFE, by Francis Gribble 51.35 A GIRL of the PEOPLE, by L. T. Meade $1.35 THE EVOLUTION of a WIFE, by Elizabeth Holland Si. 35 A387 words
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Advertisement710 1897-02-09 12 DYNAMITE. DEVIL BRAND, The undersigned have now received a shipment of the above well-known Dyna- mite, which is guaranteed equal in every respect to any other brand offering in the market. The "DEVIL BRAND" of Dy„ a mite is used at the principal Mines in South Africa, South America, Victoria,710 words
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Advertisement489 1897-02-09 13 HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. PAID-UP CAPITAL fio.ooo.ooe RESERVE FUND 6,000,000 RESERVE LIABILITY OP iio 000.00© PROPRIETORS.- j *'0,000,00© Court op Directors. A. McCONACHIE, Esq.,— Chairman. St C MICHAELSEN, Esq.— Deputy Chairman. The Hon. J. Bell Irving. I R. L. Richardson, Esq. G. B. Dodwbll, Esq. j D. R. Sassoom,489 words
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Advertisement199 1897-02-09 13 .1 1 I ill j 1 11 1 1. r 1. Howarth Erskine, Limited. CYCLES Just Landed direct from the Ladies (rents. Cycles, specially selected for this market and all 1897 Patterns and of the following well known and high class makes. SINGERS' BY SINGER Co., Ltd., COVENTRY. PATHFINDER BY199 words
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Advertisement371 1897-02-09 13 V T7T* p c—e Ayetfs Cherry W^ A. \m Pectoral For Colds, Coughs, Bronchitis, Sore Throat, Influenza, and Incipient Consumption, no remedy approaches Ayei^s Cherry Pectoral It has long been the most popular and successful anodyne expectorant in Pharmacy, and is everywhere approved and recommended by the Faculty. It soothes371 words
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Advertisement355 1897-02-09 13 j BENSON'S WATCHES. MANUFACTORY. LUDGATE HILL, MAKER TO H. M. THE QUEEN. Specially manu acturbd and ricou minded Benson's Special strength A Gold Keyless English Half Chronometer £20 BENSON'S LUDGATE' 1 WATCH, A Three Quarter Plate English Lever full compensated, Silver, {.5.5s Gold, ,£12.12*. Special sizes and make fok Chinese355 words
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Advertisement356 1897-02-09 14 »PHE NEW HARBOUR DOCK M COMPANY, LIMITED. This Company executes Ships' repairs of all descriptions in the most efficient manner, under the superintendence of European Shipwrights and Engineers. No. 1 Graving Dock. Length 415 teet. Depth of Waterfrom 14 feet to iSt'ee: Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. a Graving356 words
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Advertisement675 1897-02-09 14 Jfc^ q Office. Collyer Quay. JflC Wharves. New Harbour. O STEAM fI AVIGATJON Co. Steam for CHINA, JAPAN r PENANG, CEYLON, INDIA, AUSTRALIA, ADEN, EGYPT, MARSEILLES, GIBRALTAR, MALTA, BRINDISI, VENICE, PLYMOUTH, AND LONDON. Through Bills of Lading issued for Persian Gulf, Continental and American Ports, also for China Coast, and675 words
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Advertisement596 1897-02-09 14 Invalids Champagne A natural, i.e. a Brut Sparkling Wine of the Vintage 1896 particularly suitable to the debilitated, while at the same time its excellent characteristics, and the comparatively small price at which it is offered, should bringt within the reach of all who need (as many residents in tropical596 words
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Advertisement501 1897-02-09 14 Tne Singapore Free Press AND Mercantile Advertiser. Cablb Address,— Advertiser, Singapore, Telephone Number. No. 61. Published at 39, Change Alley, Singapore. THE leading English Newspaper in tit Straits Settlements Johore, the Protected Native States of Perak, Selar. gor, Sungei Ujong, Pahang, tht Negri Sembilan; British North Borneo; Sarawak Netherlands Indies,501 words
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Advertisement594 1897-02-09 15 PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY AND ACCIDENTAL AND ORIENTAL U STEAMSHIP COMPANY. Through passage tickets granted to England France, and Germany by all trans-Atlantic lines I of Steamers, also to San Francisco by the steamers of the above lines. To other European points at proportionate rates Special reduced rates granted to594 words
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Advertisement400 1897-02-09 15 The finest Butter in the Marker Guaranteed to be pure and natural Butter. Mi A. g H^XjDyl <s> >\ KATZ BROTHERS, SOLE AGENTS May 9. t.th.s. PILSENER BEER. KEY BRAND Imported since 1876. f^mflff I" TRADE Yyi^^k sole e^P^^## \%J^^l' wporter:^E' BEWARE OF IMITATIONS. None Genuine without the above two400 words
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Advertisement465 1897-02-09 15 The Raub Australian Gold Mining Co., Ltd. A DIVIDEND of one shilling per share has been declared payable on 15th March, 1897, in Brisbane in respect of shares on the Brisbane Register, and in Singapore in respect of shares on the Singapore Register. Notice is hereby given that the Singapore465 words
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Advertisement846 1897-02-09 15 Passengers Arrived. F e b. 3. Per Frigga Mrs. Swinforde, Mr. Seligmann. Per Pakan Mr. H. C. Ridges. Per Bavoean Mr. Bouman, Mr. Welter. Feb. 4. Per Venetia Lord Ashburton, Lady Ashburton, Lord Crawford, Sir Henry Edwards, Mr. and Mrs. North, Mr. Lindsay, Dr. Harrison. Per Lindula Count Lipper, Dr.846 words
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Article27 1897-02-09 16 The Egyptian Government has replied to France and Russia that Egypt is legally entitled to accept the British Loan. London. February Bth, iBgj.27 words
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Article126 1897-02-09 16 A British Loan. Statement of the Chancellor of the Exchequer. Excitement of French Press. Sir M. Hicks Beach, in moving a vote of £798,802 for Egypt, said that the necessity of making an advance was likely to prolong the occupation, the main cause j for which was126 words
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Article149 1897-02-09 16 j (Specially compiled for the Singapore Free Press.) [Date of passing Anjer Nationality and dcsI cription of vessel Captain's name Where and i when sailed. Destination, i Jan. 27. Amer. ship P. N. Blanch \rd; BanchaH Manila, Jan. 14 Boston. I Jan. 27. Ned ss. Prins Alexander149 words
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Article454 1897-02-09 16 Army. Lord Lansdowne announced that it was intended to add two battalions to the Guards and one to the Cameron Highlanders. Another battalion would also be added to the Malta Artillery and one to the West India Regiment. There would also be an increase io the454 words
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Article18 1897-02-09 16 The Education Bill has been read for the first time in the House of Commons.18 words
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THE CAREW CASE.
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Article37 1897-02-09 16 Mrs. Carew to be Hanged Hongkong, Feb. 3rd. Mrs. Carew has been found guilty of the murder of her husband, and has been sentenced to death. She will be hanged in the Consular Gaol.37 words
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Article55 1897-02-09 16 Amendments to the Arbitration Treaty, excising the nomination of King Oscar of Norway-Sweden as arbitrator, and excluding from arbitration questions affecting the relations between the signatories of the treaty and other Powers, are considered to reduce the treaty to an absurdity, a result which the American jingoes55 words
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Article42 1897-02-09 16 The situation is grave at Crete, and there is a panic at Canea, where the Christian Judge has been murdered. There is fighting going on between the Christian and Mussulman bands on the outskirts. London. February 3rd, log-].42 words
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Article26 1897-02-09 16 The President of Venezuela has signed the Arbitration Treaty with Great Britain. Lord Herschell and Mr. Justice Collins are named the British arbitrators.26 words
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Article45 1897-02-09 16 Earl Selborne, speaking at Manchester, said that a permanent system depriving the majority of the Whites of the Transvaal of any share in the Government was impossible. He added that no infringement of the London Convention could be permitted. London, February 4th, iBgj.45 words
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Article44 1897-02-09 16 THE DEATH~SENTENCE COM- hMUTKD (Special to Singapore Free Press.) Hongkong, Feb. 4th, 1897. The death sentence passed upon Mrs. Carew for the murder of her husband, Mr. W. H. R. Carew, has been commuted to one of penal servitude for life.44 words
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Article16 1897-02-09 16 Spain has decreed the introduction of extensive reforms into Cuba. London, February /Bgy.16 words
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Article72 1897-02-09 16 A Radical has been elected for Walthamstow (S. VV. Essex) in place of the Conservative member, Mr. E. W. Byrne, Q.C., who has been appointed to a Judgeship. Mr. Byrne was elected at the last general election by 6,876 votes to 4,523 for Mr. A. J. H. Pollen.72 words
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Article27 1897-02-09 16 President Kruger greatly resents Mr. Chamberlain's coupling the grievances of the Uitlanders with the affair of the Jameson raid for the investigation of the Com-27 words
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Article18 1897-02-09 16 The House of Commons has passed the second reading of the Women's Franchise Bill by 228 to\sy.18 words
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Article66 1897-02-09 16 Final Stages. {China Mail Correspondent.) Kobe, Saturday, Jan. 30. Mr. H. S. Wilkinson, Crown Advocate, in closing the case for the prosecution in the trial of Mrs. Carew, replied in detail to the points raised for the defence by Mr. Lowder. At the conclusion of66 words
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Article79 1897-02-09 16 THE YOKOHAMA POISONING CASE. The Charge Against Miss Jacob Withdrawn. (Special to Singapore Free Press.) Honkong, sth Feb 1897. Mr. Lovvder (Counsel for the defence of Mrs. Carew and for the prosecution of Miss Jacob) has withdrawn the charge against Miss Jacob for the murder of Mr. In79 words
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Article340 1897-02-09 16 > Qjotatwm. #T Capita) P*W Shares M. |>t», Hongkong Shanghai Bank. iBi%prcm. $10,000,000 $10,000,000 *MM» I*s iMiyr. National Bank of China $26* 450°,000 4400,t50 X**3B Founders. $100 Sellem. 75* Bk. of China &Jacaa Ltd. Uk Nominal. £2,000,000 *450>9°* **>• *l)eferrfei. "/'5 '''^o £1 Tanjong Eaear340 words
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Miscellaneous873 1897-02-09 16 VESSELS IN PORT. Men-of- War Flags Ton. Commander Arrived From For, When Blommendal Dut. sur. yes. 176 ten Cate Jan. 14 Rhio Tanjong Pagar Pioue Brit, cru., 3603 Corry Jan. 5 Labuan Station, Other Vessels Flags Ton. Captain Arrived From Consignees koi, Whet, Anoewap Dut. sch., 60 Nacodah Feb. 6873 words
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Miscellaneous243 1897-02-09 16 PERDANA.Brit. str., Geary, for X Pahanjj, Mi ports. Strathmllan, Brit, str., Osborne, for London. Bawean, Dut.str., Koppeschaar, for Kotie, via ports. Pa.linlrus, Dat. str., Edmundson, for Batavia. Sumatra, Ger. str., Werner, for Deli. Vorwaerts, Ger. str., Petersen, for Sarawak. Vidar, Nor. str., Nielsen, for Saigon. Conch. Brit, str., Stock, tor243 words
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